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The San Francisco call., 1913-09-09
HISTORY STUDENTS
ARE AT MONTEREY

Thirty-five students from the his
tory class of the Fremont high school
of Oakland will return from Monterey
tomorrow, where they have been en-
gagged in research in the historical
spots of that section They went
down the coast Saturday, equipped
with cameras and other necessary
articles, headed by Principal and Mrs.
r. s. Rosseter. They are expected to
bring back interesting articles and
valuable historical data.
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-09
Rich Chicago Woman's
Suicide a Mystery

CHICAGO, Sept 9.-Mystery today
shrouded the suicide OF Mrs. Walter
B. Smith. wife of La Sale street
broker and daughter of aMrvin
Hughitt railroad builder. and wealthy
in her own right. Mrs. Smith, clad in
a silk dress and wearing several hunV
dred dollars worth of Jewels, left her
home in the fashionable suburb of
Lake Forest. went to the shore of
Lake Michigan. nodded a grave in the
sand, placed a bouquet of roses on it
and plunged to her death in the
water
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-09
BURNED BY GAS EXPLOSION

John Snehar, $40 Fifth street Oak
land, was severely burned about the
sleft arm by a gas explosion which
occurred when be tried to light the
gas oven in his house. He was treated
at the receiving hospital and is the
third man injured in Oakland by gas
explosions since last week.
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-09
FRENCH ANGRY AT
KING OF GREECE

PARIS, Sept 9.-French journals
aoday express indignation that the
action OF King Constantine OF Greece
in praising the German course In the
two Balkan wars without mentioning
Frances efforts in behalf of Greece.
King Constantine's wife is q sister of
Emperor William.
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-09
STRIKERS IN RIOT

GRANITE CITY. Ill. Sept. e.--Sev-
eral men were badly hurt today in a
riot following a walkout OF the core
makers at the Commonwealth steel
foundry here. The trouble was
caused by 500 strikers leaving the
plant attacking several hundred for
eigners,
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-09
Mrs. Jesse James
!. SIaps MaSher

LOGANsPORT. Ind. Sept s.-Mrs.
Jesse James stopped on a street cor
ner 10 speak to her father AS she
started IN one young man of a group
of FIVE said: Where va goin'?"
whereupon Mrs James slapped him
and the five young men fed.
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-09
Good Ball Players
Make Good Officers,
Says Mayor Rolph
Executive Supports Petition From
Boys for Establishment of Dia-
mond in Mission Park

"Out OF good ball players grow good
legislators and public officials, said
Mayor Rolph to the board of super
viscrs in support of a petition from
boys of the Mission for establishment
of ball grounds in Mission park.
The lads complain that the nearest
diamond is at the Southside play
ground. and that by the time they
walk there their legs are too weary
to run bases with big league speed.
'I will refer this petition to the
public welfare committee, said
Rolph. Il don't know of any better
service that committee can do
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-09
CONTEST OVER ESTATE

Edison f. Adams, Oakland capital
ist, has been cited by Judge William
H Waste to make deposition in
court Saturday as another move in
the contest over the estate of Thomas
Prather, Adams brother in law.
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-09
ibid FAIRIES FASHION HOME
OF MRS. ANITA McCI AUGHRY2
No Vulgar Display of
Wealth, but Real Har-
nony in Mansion


Tourists from eastern climes who
have enjoyed the hospitality OF Mrs.
Anita Baldwin McClaughry in her de-
lightfuI home in the Santa Anita hills,
near Los Angeles. bring to San Fran
cisco descriptions. of the McClaughry
mansion which recall the Arabian
Nights tales.
So much has been said and written
about the woman-Mrs. Anita Baldwin
McClaughry, heir to a portion of the
Baldwin millions-whose personality
has dominated the entire state Of
California, that one is often led to
wonder what are her physical en-
vironments. Quite recently the Nc
Claughry home was thrown open for
public inspection. and the curious
hocked to the grand fete in large
numbers.
SCOFFERS ARE SILENCED
Those who went to scof and criti-
else stayed TO praise and applaud.
They were impressed with one big
fact-everything harnonized. There
were no vulgar displays of wealth.
no violations of the artistic scheme
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-09
POLICE CLOSING IN
ON SLAYER OF
WOMAN
Telephone Message May
Result in Arrest of Mrs.
Dooley's Murderers

Continued From Page 1
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-09

The hub cap found near the scene
of the accident was battered and
dented and showed the marks of hav-
Ing been violently wrenched from the
machine. 1t was partially buried in
the sand by the roadside, and prob
ably was loosened some time before
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-09

Dooley of Vallejo and seriously In
jured Louis J. Ward on the Great
Highway early Saturday morning.
HAD No LIGHTS
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-06-17

Of legislature asking that they defeat
bill which would permit bakeshops
in cellars.
Judge Mahoney refused to fine
eight men arrested for riding on rear
platform of Oak Park az" train when
they could not get seats inside. Said
company was inefficient.
Dr.. J. A. Meek, 1851 ParneII aV., ar
rested on charge of performing illegal
operation on Mrs. Frederick Engle-
hart, 5148 S. Ada ST., who died Mon
day.
Mob tried to attack James Miller,
negro teamster, when he beat horse
that fell at Erie and N. State SITS.
Sergeant Mcintosh, Chicago avenue
police station, protected Miller and
arrested him.
Seventy victims have complained
to police and management of River
view that their pockets were picked
during Socialist picnic Sunday. No
arrests.
Fred Koepfer, 1915 Orchard ST.,
shot and killed himself at his home.
Ill QeaILQ.
John sIayton, 81, got leg cut off
by train.
Fiftieth ST police raided colored
prize fight at 1888 Armour av. Four
arrested.
Capt. Jos. Smith, Warren av. sta
ton, claims two pickpockets tried to
bride him.
Policeman Conrad Adamowski at
tackled and bitten by dog in front of
st. John Cantius Church.
Judge Fred L. Fake. Jr., will sue
coed Judge Mahoney at the Des-
PLANES st. station beginning next
Monday.
VAN VLISSENGEN IN CHICAGO
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-06-17

Yorce.
Van Vlissengen, looking years old
er than in the days when he was
prominent figure in Chicago club life,
was met at the depot by number
of his old friends and went imme-
diately to Judge Mangan's court
room.
In her first attempt at legal sep
aration Mrs. Van Vissengen obtain
ed custody of their two children.
The higher court set aside this de-
cree on the brokers' plea that he
was in prison and was not given a
chance to testify.
"a divorce would be a greater
crime than my 100000 forgeries,'
said Van Vlissengen, as he entered
the courtroom. 81 do not believe in
divorce.
eff were to allow this suit to go
uncontested and make it possible for
either my wife or myself to marry
again should consider had broken
Gods immutable law, and that it
would be the greatest of any crime
could commit.
81 have refused a parole because
l did not think l had served the time
1 should for what l had done. l was
eligible to parole when 1 had been
in the penitentiary for IL months.
In December mean to make an ap-
pication. Then 1 will have served
five years of my sentence"
Van Vlissengen will testify that his
wife, while working for him as a
stenographer, knew of all the deals.
through which he obtained money
fraudulently. He claimed that, hav-
ing guilty knowledge of his acts, she.
had no right to ask for divorce on;
the ground that he was a convicted
felon.
Mrs. Van Vlissengen's attorneys
denied she knew of the frauds prac-
ticed by her husband.
-O-O-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-06-17

In giving a lesson on the lenses a
school teacher asked, What is the
difference between I will hire taxi
and I have hired taxi?'" About
five dollars" replied one Of the boyE
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-06-17
VAN VLISSENGEN IN CHICAGO
TO FIGHT DIVORCE SUIT

Peter, Van Vlissengen, one time
wealthy real estate broker of Chi
cago, now serving a term in Joliet
prison for forgeries amounting to ap-
proximately $1,O06,OOO, arrived in
Chicago today under guard to con-
test the second attempt of his wife,
Jessie R, Bland Van Xlissengen, his
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-06
NEWS NOTES

The National Wholesale Liquor Deal
ers' Association met in Louisville this
afternoon for three drys' session.
Fire Destroyed the Michigan Central
stOckyards at Detroit.
Capt. Robert Mitchell Berry, % years
old, relative of Abraham Lincoln and
native Kentuckian, died at Williams
burg, Mo.
A Greek pageant in which 800 persons
will participate, will be staged at Nash
Vile this week.
The bodies of Fred Sadler and Red
Mckinney, two of the four persons who
lost their lives when the Sonoma sank
in Kentucky river, have been recovered.
Duke Frederick OF Baden at Mannheim,
Germany. The duke repulsed the at
tack and was uninjured.
The General Assemblies of three Pres
| byIerian bodies in the United States and
a committee representing fourth will
gather in Atlanta on the 18th of May fol
a ten-day session.
| a Waler-SOaked registration certlhcatt
| identified body found by fishermen a.
/ Louisville as that OF E. X. Morse, who
! fell from the new X l. bridge Nov. LIST
The Underw God Tariff bill, il is stated
/ by democratic leaders, will probably be
passed in the House tomorrow, and that
while the bill is in the hands OF the Sen
ale Finance Committee, the House will
proceed with the organization Of com
mittees and consider other legislation
Political utilization is prerequite TO
candidate in the August primary a.
much as age or residence" declared
Assistant Attorney General Morris in
communication advising county clerL
that his duties are ministerial in filing
nomination papers.
The California Anti-Alien Laud Bill
passed by the Assembly early Sunda,
morning, will lie on Gov Johnson's desI
until Secretary of State Bryan can con
fer with President Wilson.
Henry Davis. charged with the mur
der of Horace Melton, in Marion comfy
was given 90 years.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-06

Arnold, that he graduated in an Ohio
mechanical school and was offered the
position of master mechanic Ia the
school.
Mr.. Robert y. Hurst. who has been
in the postal service for long time, is
taking much needed rest of week or
so. His work is being done in the mean
lime by Henry Newman.
Mr. ID. r. Freeman. Of this city. MEM
Der of the State Executive Committee of
the Elks, has been requested TO be in
Louisville on the 18th when important
business is to be attended.
Judge and Mrs. y b. Turpin are back
from several months spent in Jackson
vile, Fla, where Mrs. Turpin was UGH
improved in health. The Judge is also
feeling somewhat younger and better,
Miss Martha Allen entertained the
Saturday Afternoon Club with hay
ride to Pey toms Cave, near Caleast.
After the cave had been explored, a de-
| lighlful lunch was served and an hour
or more was spent very enioyably play
ing games. Mr. Hugh Samuels took
them out on his big wagon and proved
| himself a jolly Jehu.
''Since visiting my old Kentucky home
some two years ago, | do not feel that
/ can get along without the twice-aweek
visits of the Climax. so | enclose you
- that you may send il on. writes Miss
5 q. Ellis from Sumter. :. c. She has
recently n owed there from Lynchburg
that State.
Miss Pearl Sebastian, of Richmond
has been visiting Misses Bessie and Eu
nice Prather. Clever Bob" Arnold wa'
down from Richmond Monday, and say:
that he is hoping for the time TO come
when he may accumulate fortune anC
return home" 10 Garrard.-Lancaste
Herald.
Mrs Eugene Walker and Miss Heller
Bennett. of Richmond. are guests o
Mrs. Thomas J. Smith They cam,
down TO attend the luncheon given il
honor Of Mrs. Philip Snowden.-Frank
fort correspondence Lexington Herald
A. ID. Miller, of Richmond, candidate
for the Democratic nomination for Rep
resenlative, was here Tuesday Mile
has many friends and supporters an,
the man that dc feats him will know HI
has been to the Nicholasvill
Calling Gun.
Hon. c. l.. Searcy, of Waco, has beef
appointed an associate director of tn
Perry Centennial, which will be held a
Louisville Sept. 30 TO Oct. 8. This j
the centennial anniversary of variou
events OF the war of 1912 and it promise
TO be largely attended and interesting
The selection of Mr.. Searcy is a splendi,
one and he will take pleasure in bein
present.
Capt. and Mrs. Joe b. Willis, of era
Orchard Springs, were in the city toda
! and yesterday to see the latter's mother
Mrs. Sarah DeJarnett, who has been il
, for some time. They told the China!
that the prospects for big season a
their delightful summer resort are mos
flattering. Capt. and Mrs. Willis ar
always welcome guests TO this city
where they lived so long and where the
have the friendship and admiration O
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-06

THE United States is the greatest OF
money-makers. Last year il made ST.
443. sl2, 434. or -, SIP, 934 day. Least
wise II printed 34S. l29, l12 bills which
passed as money when duly signed and
stamped 4 few Of the notes were for
SlO.OUO but kentucky editors doubtless
grabbed them up before they got well
INTO circulation. A mathematically in
clined individual figures that if all the
notes printed last year were laid end To
end. they would reach nearly twice round
the globe. Scattered on the ground they
would cover ]. $50 acres and piled on top
OF each other would make stack TWEEN
u miles high. But why proceed with
such statements. There's not enough
OF them TO reach US in such quantities
as 10 be embarrassing, because many who
owe Us withhold our part. Ii is still time
70 help diffuse prosperity. Pay that
thou owest US and we will guarantee the
money gets into circulation.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-06
State University News.
(By G. C. Wilson.)

The Kentucky Educational Association
held its annual meeting at Louisville
last week. Many members of the state
faculty attended the meeting.
Richard S. Webb, Jr. was acquitted
of the charge of burning the office Of
F. Paul Anderson on the night of Oct.
80, 1912.
In dual track meet with Cincinnati,
Saturday afternoon, State lost by a
numb of II points. State was extra
stong in running but was deficient in
jumping. pole-vaulting, shot put, ham,
mer throw and such.
The baseball team returned with an
with an unsuccessful record after they
had invaded the Northern territory.
They were able to land only one game
and tied one at the end of the fifth
inning, when the game was called off.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-06

AFTER man has promised before God
and witnesses 10 love. cherish and pro
IecI "A woman and then fails 10 do so,
because OF displeasure or Discrimination,
nothing is too bad Tor him. Washington
State hopes thar IL has solved the question
Of failure 10 support his family by pass
ing 4 law. which becomes effective in
June. which provides that husband
who fails 10 give such support shall be
put 10 work by the Stale, given his board
and lodging and ms earnings TO the
amount OF - 80 a day be turned over 10
his wife. As women vote in Washing
ton, IL may be taken for granted that
they were "A big factor in the passage oil
the law, which might with good effect
be adopted by other STATES. The Bible
Saws that a man VINO provides not for his
own Is worse than an Infidel lie is al
50 worse Than brute and deserves tC
be treated as such The Washington
law may break up a fen families, but II
will have a tendency 10 put lazy, shit
less husbands 10 work, after il goes IL
full force. a. few men will want 10 run
the risk Of being hired out and worked
under guard 10 make him do so.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-06
The House sustained the wool sched-

The House sustained the wool sched-
ule of the Underwood bill l03 to "A and
voted down the republican substitute.
Mrs. John Ellis is dead at Stanford at
an advanced age. She is survived by
her husband and five children.
Richard S. Webb, Jr., was acquitted
at Lexington of the charge of burning
the office of Prof Paul Anderson at the
Kentucky State University
The grand jury at Danville returned
81 indictments against the Adams Elk
pr IS Co. and the l.. Il n. for bringing
whisky into DanviIle after the Webb law
had become effective.
The Centre College debating team,
composed of King Swope. George Hop
per and w. b Guerrant, defeated the
Pennsylvania University team at Lex
| ingtOn.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-06

every one.
William Il. Martin, of Nicholasville,
and Miss Elizabeth Church. popular
young lady of this city, were married at
the courthouse Saturday afternoon by
Judge Shackelford.
Mr.. w. p. Kincaid, one of Stanford S
most progressive citizens, was a caller
at this Office Monday. He is one of the
most extensive tobacco buyers in this
section of Kentucky, but right now is
devoting his attention to selling silos.
He disposed of six last week and made
sale here yesterday, Lincoln county
man being the purchaser. An adver-
tisement of his silo will appear in our
next Tuesdays paper. Watch for it.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-06

4 CHICAGO woman who takes much in
terest in the improvement OF the condi-
tion Of her sex says that woman cannot
be good if denied the privilege Of wear.
ing corsets We have always held that
corsets are a great beautifier of the fe
male form divine, but had no idea that
taey induced morality. IL the lady's
statement is true. corset factories ought
10 be put 10 running on double time and
the unsightly Mother Hubbard and the
not much more attractive kimOna rigOr-
r1SIE - fopad
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-06

UNLESS you want to suffer embarrass-
ment by having il appear in the public
records that you have pledged yourself
10 vote for opposing candidates. you had
better be particular in signing petitions
for them. We make the suggestion,
knowing the willingness Of the average
man 10 sign any kind Of a petition.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-06
PERSONAL.

Mrs. II. III. Colyer continues quite i'll.
Mr.. w. {. Jones Of Fayetie was court
day visitor here.
Miss Pearl Smithers spent Sunday
with her parents in Versailles.
Mr.. Ed Kurtsendorf spes.t several
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-06

THE fight for the Lexington collector
ship has temporarily been removed from
the limelight by the appointment of
Chief Deputy McEidowny, a republican,
10 the position, pending a solution Of the
VeXed question. We have no especial
interest in the matter, save that We hope
that the Office will 90 TO the best and
most deserving democrat.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-06

STATISTICS show that New York City S
per capita water consum ptiOn is l25 gal
Ions. How much of this is used for
drinking purposes is not stated but IL is
safe 10 say that quite as much is used
TO quench the thirst there as in social
ed dry towns-but not Ric edmond, Of
pourSa
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-06
Pound of Coffee Free.

Buy 100 pounds of Earrings Patent
Flour on Saturday, May 10th, anniver-
sary of the mills establishment, and get
free pound of Phoenix Hotel Cup Cof-
fee. Any merchant in the county will
wait on you. Gilt
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-06

THOSE Pennsylvania church members
who came 10 blows following a dispute
as 10 who should pass the contribution
basket must have had motives other
than those Of carrying out the com
mands Of the good book. But certainly
they were not figuring on a take out. ="
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-06

THE county candidates began Satur-
day the circulation OF their petitions.
Not less than three nor more than ten
per cent. Of the voters is required. Have
YOU been viSitedt
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-06

THE Court Of Appeals has decided
that the Phoenix Hotel at Lexington
had a right TO serve those quail and the
public is now invited TO let the matter
toe forgotten.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-06

billy SUNDAY got SO, 900 for a seven
weeks meeting at Wilkesbaree, Pa. No
wonder he no longer cares for base ball.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-06

Staple and Fancy Groceries and Field
Seeds, Hay, Corn and Oats. Two phones
80 Il ~.
Cliff ID. b McKinnev
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-06
Good Investment.

Four nice, new cottages in the Easr
Emo are to be sold Monday, May l2Ih.
Harris & Speakes, the Paris real estate
men. will sell them at auction. See
particulars in advertisement in another
column. Gilt
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-05-06
Other Musical Features This Week.

MRS. GRACE WALKER 'The Little Girl with
the Big Voice." who is one of the most popular Mo-
ton Picture Singers in Central Kentucky is also sing
ing at the Alhambra, commencing Monday, May r.
Miss May Hall, one of the most accomplished
pianists that has ever come to Richmond is accom-
panying the pictures.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-01-20
POLITICS CAUSE ANXIETY IN
THE NEW YORK STOCK MARKET

NEW YORK. Jan. i9-AuNiety over
10" relation "f politics To- finance and
business wa assigned generally as the
Cause OF last weeA X acute depression in
me s"curities market. This influence
was NOR" potent IN that II was hroueb,
- Deaf ~ a uin" when the market was
~ i"u"'ting "a state pl doubt grow
lhS Gus OF signs OF slackeuing trade ac2
tNity. winch tad made speculation
NAlhefuhl" To- uufatu4ahla SuEE.stlpu
III is uddit. ouallN DluicUlt FOR the
Wall street community To- read and un-
otrN'ahd the sentiment OF thu country
moves. IL is similarly difficult Tor the
Sulhtii At large To understand Wall
p Ntter the appearance of J. Pierpont
.'ioiHAn htini~ the congressional com
utitt't Wall street 4oImed a theory that
III" inquiry might b,. made tn. means of
.IdSius the zap between itself and
l1oI sentiment. through the revelation
81 inr real aims and point or view 81
sI'et confidence ~ itS own theory
va shaken when the president-slcct
so. IA MS address az Chicago. that the
harking system OF the country did NOT
Iced TO be indicted since IL has Al
ready tecn convicted. Tho effect of this
'udres' was supplemented by several
events me message To- the New Jer-
~ legislature and the bills which made
'h"lI appearance IN response TO its
lecoinne ndatons were interpreted as
Sh""ihk IN" trend OF popular sentiment
u citations to corporations From AL
tSnN came proposals for enforced
changes in stock exchange methods
There were additional Developments
IA what We're taken 10 be signs OF the
hait m business activity. The flow OF
!u"n"r back 20 the reserve centers con-
tinued TO bee very heavy. Further cuts
~rre made In the price OF copper and
even he steel Or de position was sub
.ccted 90 skeptiCsl scrutiny. although
trade reports were highly favorable
More gold exports TO France did NOT
Stup tn easing tendency " interest
yates Exports of domestic products
continued az high tide. with strength
eninE ~ the cuuutry'S banking credits
90 foreign lands. The changes in the
ldlNau negotiations cannot fail % have
"a disturbing efect ON all financial mar
ke's ,rul definite settlement is
rcaC hcd = :.
An index of the low spirits OF the
Stock arket element was the sale OF a
STOCK exchange seat at So. onu the low
est price 90 several wears. The decline
~ security prices carried the average
for nftv active stocks TO the lowest
fiuce the fall ~ 1911 when prices were
de pressed hv the Ming OF suit FOR dis
solution ~ the United states steel corp
grafton