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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
MRohher,' Dollar sale,

A rubber dollar sale" was the title
Of stores recent announcement in
tended to emphasize the idea that dur
ing the month dollar could be
stretched to cover more than its real
value, according to the Clothier and
Furnisher. To give forceful illustra-
ton. ten ,one:dollar bills were attached
to the placard and were SO folded that
the figure one showed only on the bill
at each end. SO that at first glance the
group looked like much stretched
single dollar.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
To Keen leo.

When it is desirable to keep ice in
the sickroom, this will be found very
good plan: Get a large, wide-mouthed
Jar, tie piece of coarse flannel over
It, making it loose and bag-like in the
center. Now put the ice In this bag
and cover it with another piece of
flannel, folded three or four times. It
will keep better this way than by any
other method. When you require to
break it, use coarse darning needle
or a fine knitting needle, giving it q
gentle tap with hammer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
How "TeetotaIer" Originated.

Teetotaler, the term applied to an
abstainer from all fermented liquors.
originated with Richard Turner, an
artisan of Preston, England, who, con-
tending for the principle at a temper
ance meeting in 1888, asserted that
Nothing but te-te-total will do" The
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
Had Him Worrying,

"Alphonse,' the American girl ask
ed her titled husband one evening,
why have you been so strange and
cold of late?" Didn't you tell me
last week that your father was fail
ing" "Yes-physically falling. she
replied. "Oh!" and his look brighten
ed. He heaved sigh Of relief. "Oh,"
said he, that's all right, then! l
thought it was something serious" -
Princeton Tiger.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
Care of Linoleum.

To improve linoleum that is begin
ming to show signs of wear. After
the linoleum has been washed, with
out soap, and well dried, apply this
dressing which gives good gloss to
the surface without making it slip
perry. Mix gill of methylated spirits
with an ounce of shellac. and when the
shellac is dissolved apply to the limo
leum with a soft flannel. 1t dries
during the process of rubbing in, and
keeps the polish, after 1t is washed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
V
What She Did.

Mrs. Exe-"While was going down.
town on the car this morning, the con-
ductor came along and looked at me
as if l had not paid my fare" Mr..
Exe-"Well, what did you do?" Mrs.
Exe-"I looked at him as if l had
Boston Transcript. ..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
To Clean an Oil Painting.

Sponge the painting carefully with
pure soap and lukewarm water,
squeezing the sponge fairly dry before
using. Dry thoroughly with a soft
cloth Dip a bit of channels leather
in sweet oil and rub over the painting,
rubbing again with clean channels, or
a bit of fine flannel.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
Chinese BARRIERS,

In China BARRIERS go about like ped
dlers from house to house, though
there are one or two shops in the larg-
er cities where the charge averages
four cents.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
Gutta Percha.

GuttG percha, now obtained from the
leaves of the caoutchouc tree, is said
to be more durable than that obtained
by tapping the trunk, and is coming
into use in France for insulating
submarine cables.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
Natural .RenIv.

i've described by symptoms thor.
oughly, haven't I, doctor?" the pa
tient asked. You certainly have,'' re-
piled the doctor, "and will give you
something for your pains. "-Lppin-
colts. -."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
Rarbcr,s Announcement.

BARRIERS Announcement.
In the window of an eastern BARRIERS
shop has been placed this quaint an
nouncement to the public: Il choose
my assistants for their skill with the
razor and scissors, not for their con-
versational powers
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
Here's an "Ad."

Cook, for elderly gentleman, with
These elderly gentlemen undoubtedly
do have experience. Cooks, beware.
The Taller.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
Daily THOUGHT.

There is no duty we SO much un-
derrate as the duty Of being happy
r. L. Stevenson.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
Truth 10 Power.

Truth, and, by consequence, liberty,
will always be the chief power Of hon
est men.-Mme. De Stael.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17

Where He Makes Mistake.
Sometimes the effect Of labor-saving
devices is to fool a man into the idea
that he can loaf all day and still get
his work done.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
Will Make a Good Wife,

A Los Angeles man was held up and
robbed of, the ring he was taking to
his flance, and she believes it.-De-
troit Journal
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-08
NATIVES PARADE NEEDS
g. TRUCKS FOR FLOATS
East Bay Lodges Getting
Ready to Entertain 100000
on Admission Day

OAKLAND. Aug. Sixty auto trucks
and 500 saddle horses will be required by
the Native Sons for the Admission day
parade in Oakland, September 9, the
former to be turned into floats for the
use OF some of the Native Daughter
parlors and the latter for marshals,
aids and other parade officials. All
available accommodations in hotels.
apartment houses, and even private
residences are being listed to insure the
care of all visitors during the three
day festival and Admission day cele-
alton, September 6 TO 3. IT is ex-
pected that there will be close to 200,-
600 strangers In the city during the
festivities.
stiff campaign for funds for the en-
tertainments of this number of vis-
itors is being waged by the finance
committee.
The Lake Merritt decorations include
the placing of standards and clusters
of electric lights around the lake and
connecting these with garlands and
streamers of varicolored electric lights
and Chinese lanterns.
Members Of the Native Sons Of Oak
land, Berkeley, Alameda and Richmond
will participate in the opening of the
new Grizzly Bear club in Native Sons
hall, San Francisco Saturday night.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-08

OAKLAND BREVITIES

Herman Schoeufeder saloon keeper OF 1877
Seventh street, hardly waited for the ink TO dry
on bis decree Of final divorce yesterday before be
appeared at the Office of the county clerk and
procured a license to marry Louise Knoblock.
fourth attachment was filed yesterday by G..
W. Campbell OF San Francisco against w. s..
the Hsnford Investment company on the prop
erty OF III. G. Dunno at the head of Seminary
avenue, near Mills college, In which the defend
ants claim an interest.
Oakland and vicinity viii commemorate the
twentieth anniversary Of the day on which Sens-
Tor George w. Perkins of this city was sworn In
rs a United States senator. telegram OF con-
The Elkton apartment house, S25 Twelfth
street was threatened by fire yesterday afternoon
when the curtains and woodwork In the rooms
occupied by Rudolph Elchler Of the Western Fuel
Lee s. Kerfoot has been appointed superin-
tendeut Of municipal parks, and NJ. Lamond has
been named head gardener.
The Elmhurst Board of Trade has elected ofh-
GERS as follows President, Phillip Reilly; vice
president, o. II. Phelps, secretaFy-rreasurer, f.
T. Polk.
Complaints for divorce were fled yesterday by
Frances. against william Wentzel, statutory,
1osePhine, against Anthony Pimental. cruelty:
Louisa again Charles Speeht. failure to pro-
vide; Jessie l.. against Walter J. Fleming. IN
temperance.
Commissioner Turner is preparing an ordinance
litruor license ordinance Turner is said 10 favor
reduction In the number Of saloons and more
stringent ~sgulation.
Fire yesterday afternoon destroyed palnt
shop at 662S San Pablo avenue conducted by
n 3 Lawrence Sons, an adjoining blncksmit,i .
shop and a vacant barn. The loss Is placed at
$1,000. The buildings were owned by A. Mitch
ell. Grass frers in the Redwood road and at
ment busy today. The house or Matter Manuel
uss saved hv backdring.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-08
HEALTH BOARD OFFICER
URGES REORGANIZATION
Doctor Gillian Says Methods In Use
Are Imperfect-Wouid Put SUBJ
ordinates on Full Pay

BERKELEY, Aug. 7.-Declaring that
methods and customs in use in the
local health Office would not be toler-
ated in any modern business corpora
tion, that the health officers are devot-
ing only a part of their time to the
work for which they are paid by the
city and that apart from their reports,
no record of their work is kept so
that it Is impossible to ascertain what
was done on any particular day. DIR.
A. r. Gillihan, president of the board
Of health, in his annual report submit
ted to the city council, urges a COM
plete reorganization.
Doctor GiIlihan recommended medical
supervision of schools and school chill
dren. frequent sanitary inspections by
the health department, municipal gar
bage collection and revision of the
health laws to conform with the state
laws
lie offered a budget of $14.135, great
~ in excess Of the present cost In
this he asks for the employment of a
health officer, milk inspector and veteri-
marian. bacteriologist. chemist. inspec-
tor sanitary Inspector, assistant in
spector, chief clerk and assistant clerk,
all to be paid full time and required TO
devote themselves exclusively to their
work, the combined salaries being
$11,100.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-08
F
DISASTROUS FIRE
IN L[0NA HEIGHTS
Quarry Cornpany's Plant Is
Destroyed Loss Esti-
mated at $3.50, 900
Interior Of $4,000 Tunnel
Burns Out Cottages
Go Up in Smoke

OAKLAND. Aug. More than 15o
fire fighters failed to save the extensive
properties of the Leona Heights Quarry
company near Fruftvale this afternoon
and evening and the plant is q total
loss. with the damage placed at $3.50.
600.
The flames spread from the motor
room OF the bunkers to adjoining build
ings and cottages and with the dry
grass taking fire more than mile OF
territory was scorched.
The fire was discovered by James
Blewer, one Of the workmen, shortly
before o'clock. He saw smoke com
ing from the bunker room and tried to
put it out, but had to give up because
alarm and superintendent Bridgeson
called upon all the employees to assist.
Two companies from the fire depart
ment responded.
From the bunkers the fire spread to
the machine shops. the tool houses and
the. workmen's cottages rubber belt
used to convey rock from the quarry
to the bunkers ignited and carried the
flames to the quarry. The fire raced up
the 400 foot tunnel and destroyed all
the woodwork, necessitating rebuild
ing. The belt cost 10000 to install.
Ransome -Crummey Construction COM
pany workmen, employees from the Le-
ona Chemical company, and neighbor-
Ing residents responded to the alarm.
Back firing was resorted to and by this
means the blaze was kept within
bounds.
Quantities of powder and dynamite
stored in sheds exploded, but warning
had been given and no one was in
jured The plant is owned by the
San Francisco Oakland Terminal rail-
ways.
would be Immediately rebuilt. The loss
is partially covered by insurance.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-08
SAN JOSE WOMAN
JUMPS OFF BOAT
Miss Louise FELTON, Tries to
Commit Suicide as New
ark Nears Mole
Borrows Hairpins Following
Rescue and Hopes She
Doesn't Look a Sight


OAKLAND, Aug 7-Louise FELTON,,
whose home Is at Ninth and Empire
streets. San Jose, respondent because
she was out or work, jumped OFF the
upper deck or the ferryboat Newark
this afternoon just It was approach
ing the Oakland mole. but was quickly
rescued. She was taken to the Oakland
receiving hospital
7 hope that I don't look like a
sight said the woman after she was
taken into the rescuing boat. She at
once started 10 arrange her hair. and
borrowed several hairpins when taken
to the mole.
According to Miss FELTON,. who lis 80
years of age, she has been out of work
for several months. and her efforts to
secure employment were unsuccessful.
She went to San Francisco from her
home in San Jose this morning. and.
brooding over her troubles, wrote a
farewell letter to her sister, telling OF
her plan for self-destruction. She then
boarded the ! o'clock boat for Oak
land.
Her father is owner Of grocery
store in San Jose.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-08
SOCIAL HAPPENINGS IN
ACROSS THE-BAT REGION
Miss Errna Auerbach Dinner
Hostess Tonight for Wed
ding Rehearsal

OAKLAND, Aug. Mrs. William
Lawrence Jones. who went abroad
early in the season is in Cologne for a
brief sojourn. she spent week in
Paris. later visiting in Brussels with a
short trip through Holland. Mrs. Jones,
on her return to New York, does not
expect to come Immediately to the
coast, but will spend the winter on
the Atlantic seaboard- Mrs Jones' has
been actively Identified with the
women's clubs In this district.
Mrs. 4. p Crane. who has been i'll,
Is convalescent. Her sister, Mrs. Cora
E. Jones gave up her seasons outings
to remain in town with Mrs. Crane. but
VIII depart next week on a short trip.
Mrs. Crane was the author Of the emil
grafton work which is being under
taken by the clubwomen OF Alameda
county.
Mrs. Roy Cowles returned today from
an extended sojourn in Santa Barbara.
Early next month Mr.. and Mrs. Her.
bert Connor will take possession of
their new home in Alameda. Mrs.
Connor. before her marriage of q few
seasons ago, was Miss Fontaine Ben
ton. For a while the young couple
lived I'm the east. Mr.. and Mrs. Connor
and Mes Thomas Benton Sr. are spend
Ing the month in Del Monte.
X X
Miss Edith Slack and Judge Edgar
zook and Mrs. Zook, formerly Miss
Ruth Slack, have Joined Judge Charles
Slack and his wife on trip through
the Tahoe region.
Miss Erma Auerbach Will be din
ner hostess tomorrow night entertain-
ing in honor Of Miss Genevieve Hatch
and her iance. Lloyd Stetson. Covers
will be laid for the members OF the
bridal party who later will adjourn
to st. Paul's church for a rehearsal of
the wedding procession.
Miss Marguerite Ogden is entertain
house guest at the Ogden summer place
in Lake county.
Mr. and Mrs Lewis Foulke. formerly
Miss Christine Turner. have been
spending the early August in the bay
cities from their home in southern
California.
Formal announcement has been made
OF the enga cement of Miss Mercedes
Sarsfeld, daughter of Mr. and Mrs j. p.
Sarsneld OF Oakland, to Victor T.
Palmer transit manager of the First
National bank of San Francisco. The
wedding will take place in September
at the home of the brides mother.
Twelfth and Filbert streets.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-08
Maple Hall Decorated
In Blue and White
Color Scheme

OAKLAND. Aug. THE committee
in charge has completed arrangements
for the dance to be given by the Blue
Bell club in Maple hall Friday evening
and expects that the hall will be
crowded. In making the preliminary
arrangements the members have left
out no detail that will contribute to
the pleasure of the guests
Special care has been used in the
selection OF an orchestra Of artists and
program. Several surprises will be
used in decorations. the scheme being
In the blue and white colors OF the
club and ferns and evergreen, together
with an abundance of flowers.
The following workers have been
making preparations for the dance.
Arrangement committee. Miss Valentine
Fell. Miss Gertrude Hannon Miss Ger
trude Tasto. Miss Margaret Moriarity,
Miss Claire vann, Miss Grace Muller,
reception committee, Miss Hattie Roach.
Miss Marion Toohy. Miss Ollie More
land. Miss Luella Bear, Miss Gertrude
Matheny; floor committee, r. E. Calvin,
+. L. Wilkie, J. A. Dolan, O. Cole, J. V.
Fitzsimmons, d. r. Blanchard, B. III.
Jaeger.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-08
MARE ISLAND NOTES
Especial Dispatch to The Cali

Especial Dispatch 70 Ine IaIIl
MARE ISLAND. Aug According to radio
grams received today the cruiser Maryland will
arrive on the yard Lighthouse some time Satur-
day morning. The Maryland Is on her way here
from Controller bay and will remain week or
more. she has 10. discharge TOO tons OF
Alaskan fuel so that II can be dried out before
IT Is tested In speed trial. which will be held
By the vessel In Santa Barbara channel
The cruiser California Will leave dock No. 2
at o'clock tomorrow evening. The yard me-
ehanes worked shifts the ship last night
in an effort to get the repairs completed so
that she could leave the cradle this afternoon.
They were unable. however, to finish all OF the
necessary work. As as she leaves the dock
the California will anchor of the lighthouse to
take on fuel
The naval board consisting Of Captain Cove,
Constructor Gleason Lieutenant Cook. Paymaster
Kutz Surgeon Thomas and Lieutenant Jones,
will survey the collier Nanshan saturday
Mare island forwarded its bid TO the army
Quartermaster In San Francisco today for the
engineer departments proposed 80 foot launch.
The bids are TO be opened Saturday.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-08
Prominent Attorneys Select
ed to Assist in Funeral
Services of Judge
Samuel P. Hall
SPECULATION AS TO
SUCCESSOR BEGINS
Former State Senator Stet-
son Mentioned as Most
Likely Candidate

OAKLAND. Aug 7-Arrangements
for the funeral OF Judge Samuel r.
Hall. who died suddenly last evening
at the home of his sister. Mrs. A. A.
Moore, 194s Sixth avenue. of heart
disease. have been made. Services will
be held at o'clock tomorrow after
noon in. the Hall residence, 1884 Four
teenth street. Members of the family,
including Mrs. Hall and her daughters,
arrived this morning from the country
home in FELTON,.
The honorary pallbearers will be Guy
C. Earl A. A. Moore brother in law of
the late jurist: former Judge John
Ellsworth Judge Frank b. ogden,
Judge Thomas j. Lennon and Judge
Frank H. Kerrigan. The active pail
bearers will be Stanley Moore, A. A..
Moore Jr., Shirley Walker and Harold
Walker, all nephews of Judge Hall; G..
Fred Fisk and Andrew b. Bennison.
The death of Judge Hall. dean of the
district court of appeal. was received
with surprise and grief this morning
by a host of his friends in profess
sional and private life The flag wav-
ing over the courthouse was placed at
halfmast Judge Hall presided there
as superior judge and there had Offices
as district attorney and deputy district
attorney. The superior court adjourned
out of respect to his memory.
BAR ASSOCIATION WILL MEET
AS soon as the news was learned a
meeting Of the Alameda County Bar
association was called for 10 o'clock
tomorrow by President NJ. C. Chapman
In the courthouse, when memorial reso-
lutions will be presented to the court
- -.
nittee includes former Judge John
Ellsworth, Guy c. Earl and Cary How
ard, and a general invitation has been
issued to every attorney in the city.
Although no move will be made by
those Interested in the selection by
Governor Johnson of a successor to
Judge Hall until after the funeral.
legal circles of Alameda county were
buzzing today with gossip over pros
pective candidates.
SENATOR sTETSON MENTIONED
Foremost among those mentioned
was former State Senator John w.
Stetson. He has been credited with
leading for the reason that he has
occupied prominent place in state
progressive activities. He was chair
man of the state progressive execu-
tive committee in the presidential
campaign, and was the leader in the
state senate OF Governor Johnson's s
forces Stetson also led a tforlorn
hope" in Alameda county as the pro-
gressive candidate in the last election
against Congressman Joseph r. Know
land.
JUDGE BROWN DENIES REPORT
The name of Superior Judge Everett
j. Brown has been mentioned as a
candidate. but he. emphatically denied
last night that there was any authen-
ticity in the report Other possible
candidates are Superior Judge Will
liam H. Donahue of the Alameda
county bench and Judge William II.
Waste, but 1T Is understood that the
latter is in no sense seeking the ap-
pointment.
1t is virtually certainty that Judge
Hairs successor will come from Ala
media county. This was his home and
the conditions favor the retention in
this county of the position
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-08
NATIVE EAGLES LAUD
STATE IN BALTIMORE
Four California Congressmen Guests Al
Banquet Held During lodge
ConyeutiOn

BALTIMORE. Aug. 7.--California. the
land Of the flowers. sunshine and fruit.
was lauded by sons and daughters OF
that state, and four Of its congressman
at a banquet tonight
The ngressmen-Joseph Knowiano'
John l. Nolan. julius Kahn and Charies
F. Curry-were guests of the California
delegatioh attending the Eagles con-
yention. Rex Goodsell was master OF
ceremonies.
Prizes were awarded to participants
in todays parade as follows.
For the best general appearance
Pittsburg aerie No. 76, first; Whining
ton, Del, aerie No. "a, second.
For the most unique uniforms-D1xle
aerie No. 33s, Richmond, Va, first; Mil
waukee aerie No. 137, second.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-08
sHODDY PAVING PROTEST

made to the city council today by resi-
dents in Fiftieth Avenue that the paw
ing being placed there was defective.
George Ingraham headed the petition
ers and said that the contractors were
making use of a cheap rock and asked
for an investigation.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-08

Testimony that she was given liquor in several
of the cafes of this city in company with pro-
fessiona and others was given before the
juvenile court by Helen Sergeant. Is years of
age and the district attorney may use the evil
dence gathered against the guilty of the
girls delinquency A number OF proprietors Of
cafes were summoned. but the girl failed to iden-
fifr Them
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-08
$4,000 BONDS FOR THREAT

OAKLAND, Aug. fudge Tappan
today placed Richard M. Rowe under
$4,000 bonds on the complaint Of his
wife. Alice Rowe. that he had threat
ened her life. Rowe Is to remain in
Jail until he secures bonds.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-08
ARRESTED FOR AssAUL'

OAKLAND. Aug Reuben Gold
stein, tailor, s22 Filbert street. was
arrested today on complaint of the San
Francisco police and taken to that city
by Detective Harrison on a charge OF
assault with a deadly weapon.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-08
At.meda Bath,nr Beaches

Reached by Southern Pacific ferry
boats to Alameda pier, thence by cleo
trio line 10 Fifth street station. Surf
and Sunny Cove beaches. See agents
OF Southern fic.-Advertisement
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-08

permanent eugenics committee today
accepted the invitation of the Ameri-
can delegates to hold the next inter-
national eugenics convention in New
York in 1915
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-08
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The San Francisco call., 1913-08-08

FIubdub-What do you consider the
most delicate form OF hattery?
Cynicus-Telling a married man he
doesn't look it.-Judge.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-08
SINKS FROM SIGHT ON
WAY TO DOCTORS OFFICE
Frank Mold Missing since Wednesday.
and Police Are Asked to
Aid Search

OAKLAND, Aug. THE police were
asked today to find Frank Mold. 43
wears old, who has been missing from
his home at 327 JEFFERSON street since
yesterday. He left home to visit DR..
c: HI. Denman. 242S Bancroft way,
Berkeley. and has not been seen since.
The disappearance of Jack Martin
from his home at 1885 Park avenue
was reported
Miss May Robinson. rs West waIham
street, San Jose, wandered away from
her home August and is believed to
have come to Oakland