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the the the the the the the the the the FEBRUARY 23, 1912. FRIDAY EVENING. OAKLAND TRIBUNE GOLD DUST makes bard water soft By the use of Gold Dust you can' at all times have nice, soft rainwater right at your elbow for the asking. Imagine what a help this would be for washing clothes, and for all cleansing purposes! Just a little Gold Dust added to any water softens it, takes out the mineral substances and brings out the greatest cleansing value. Gold Dust dissolves dirt and grease, works like lightning, and relieves house work of all its drudgery.

For your poor back's sake, don't try to keep house without Gold Dust. Do not use borax, soap, naphtha, soda, ammonia or sene with GOLD DUST. GOLD DUST has all desirable cleansing qualities in a perfectly harmless and lasting form. the GOLD DUST TWINS do your work" NAVAL VESSELS TO HELP DISTRESSED Will Respond to Wireless Messages, Aiding Merchant Shipping. WASHINGTON, Feb.

orders issued today. at the Navy Department, all vessels of the navy will be required to send regular "position. reports" when they are within range. of naval wireless stations, giving the location of the vessel at the time the message 1s sent, her course and her rate of speed. The system is expected to be of vast benefit to merchant shipping.

With operators at naval stations stantly vigilant day and night, prompt responses to distress signals are assured, and having practically exact inas to the location of every formations the department will be. able to send the one nearest to the ship in distress to the rescue without delay. STEAMER FORCED TO PUT BACK. EUREKA, Feb. steamship San Pedro, Captain Bendixsen, bound from Eureka to San Francisco with redwood lumber, struck the bar while passing out late yesterday and was compelled to turn back in a leaking condition.

The extent of the damage will not be known until tomorrow, when a diver will examine hull. DEPUTY SHERIFF KILLED BY AUTO H. W. Copp and Wife Arrested. for Running Down J.

B. Sievers. FRANCISCO, Feb. 23. Deputy Sheriff J.

B. Sievers of' San Mateo counrun down and fatally injured last night near the Tanforan race track. In. San Mateo county, by an automobile driven by Mrs. Henry W.

Copp of 854 Ashbury street, San Francisco. She was accompanied by her husband, a jeweler, with offices in the Jewelers' building, 150 Post street. Mr. and Mrs. Copp were placed under arrest following the accident, and were taken to the Sap Mateo county jail at Redwood City to await the action of the aistrict attorney.

Immediately after the accident Mrs. Copp stopped the machine and the victim of the accident was taken to the Red Cross hospital, at San' Mateo. He died less than an hour after he was received there. Sievers, with two or three companions; was walking along the county road a short distance from the Sixteen -mile house, near San Bruno, when the autoSievers' companions ran to the side of driven 1 by Mrs. Copp, approached.

the road, but Sievers became confused as the machine approached, and while he was dodging, the car struck him. He was knocked down, his jaw broken and his skull fractured. Mrs. Copp brought the machine to a stop before it had gone many feet, Jumped out and assisted the injured man into the car. The machine was turned around and Sievers taken to the San Mateo hospital.

Mrs. Copp stated -to Constable Sheehan at San Mateo that she and her husband had been to San Jose and were driving toward San Francisco when they saw the men in the road in front of the car. She declares that she was not driving faster than eight or ten miles an hour at the time. The deputy sheriff failed to turn out as his companions had done and was struck. The San Mateo constable stated that while he was unable to ascertain the details of the accident from any one other than Mr.

and Mrs. he believed that the facts warranted the detention of the woman and husband. TOWN TAKES VACATION TO ATTEND WEDDING CENTRALIA, Feb. mines Teno closed took down and the to mining celebrate town the a holiday wedding of Walter E. Cowell and Mina Erickson, a young couple whose previous wedding ceremony was brought to an abrupt ending a month ago when the bride's mother pretended to attempt to commit suicide just as the words "man and wife" were on the lips of Rev.

Mr. Reid. Mrs. Erickson later changed her mind and consented to own Cowell as her sonIn-law. The mines at Teno closed during the progress of the ceremony' yesterday to permit as many as possible to attend the wedding.

AMERICAN CAPITALIST DIES OF PNEUMONIA BAYONNE, N. Feb. 23-Cable advices received here tell of the death in Berlin of Edwin H. Bennett, vicepresident and general manager of the Singer Sewing Machine Company. Death was due.

to pneumonia, which developed from a cold Bennett contracted in Glasgow. He left his home in Bayonne four weeks ago to go abroad on business. Bennett was 45 years old and was a graduate, of Cornell, where he was active in athletics. For two years he was captain of the Cornell baseball team." Letter to a Million Owners of HYOMEI Inhalers Some Information About the Money Back Cure for Catarrh, Coughs, Colds, Croup and Catarrhal Deafness Because of the enormous sales of HYOMEI during the present year, we deem it advisable to publish this letter. HYOMEI has cured more cases of catarrh (acute, chronic, mild and stubborn) than all the catarrh speclalists in America.

But in order to get the -1 best and quickest results the directions should be closely followed. Change gauze in the inhaler every week, or, better still, every four days remove both stoppers from inhaler before using. Never mind how strongly of HYDMEI the inhaler smells, to' get actual benefit 15 drops of HYOMEI should be poured into the" inhaler three times a day. A' less amount won't destroy the germs. Read the directions carefully and If you are afflicted with a stubborn case of catarrh use the vapor treatment as directed.

Remember that the little hard rubber inhaler will last a lifetime and that an' extra bottle of HYOMEI with a generous supply of gauze can be obtained for only 50 cents." A complete HYOMEI outfit, Including Inhaler. costs $1.00 at dealers everywhere. Money back if not satisfled when you use HYOMEI for catarrhal deafness, coughs, colds and croup. HYOMEI contains no opium, cocaine, mercury or other harmful Garden en Time You want the best garden implements and. hose--not the cheap specials you so often see advertised.

WE CARRY ONLY THE BEST Prices Right PIERCE Hardware Co. 1210 BROADWAY, Bet. 12th and 13th Sts. RENOUNCES NUN'S VEIL: WILL WED Teresa Thompson to Marry William Benet, the Writer. SAN 'FRANCISCO, Feb.

23. Renuncation recently of a nun's vell in the cloisters of the Convent. of Our 'Lady of Mount Carmel in London by Teresa Thompson, second daughter of the late James Thompson, once president of the Bohemian, club, was followed yesterday by the announcement of the engagement of Miss Thompson and William Benet, a contributor to Scribner's Magazine, known to his friends in New York, Washington and San Francisco as "BIlly" Benet, son of Colonel, J. Walker Benet, U. S.

army. The date of the wedding has not been announced, but it is surmised that June may After a girlhood spent in doing charitsee the girl a bride. able work in the poorer districts of San Francisco, Miss Thompson decidad to enter upon a deeper religious life and in New. York entered the house. of the Little Sisters of the Poor.

After a three months' stay she went to London where she entered upon a novitiate in the "mother" house of the Carmelite order. Before a final decisive step was made the girl renounced the sequestered life, gave up the cloth of the order of St. Theresa and her residence in London with Mrs. Dennis O'Sullivan and her sister, Miss Nellie O'Sullivan. Later Miss Thompson returned to New York where she entered the employ of the book publishing house of Putnam Co.

About this time her sister, Kathleen Thompson, now Mrs. Charles Norris, earned literary fame by writing "Mother." ROMANCE BEGINS, Also about this time Miss Thompson's acquaintance with "Billy" Benet ripened into love. For a time Miss Thompson was associated with the publishing house of Paul Elder here. The lives of the young couple are linked with the literary and social life of San Francisco. Colonel Benet was stationed at Benicia for a considerable period and his wife was hostess at many -A charming party there.

He now is stationed at Augusta, and 'his family are there. The son has attained considerable fame as a writer of poetry. Miss Thompson's father for many years was cashier of the Donohue-Kelly Bank. His late wife was Miss Josephine Moroney, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.

Paul Moroney. A sister of Miss Thompson is Mrs. Charles Conway Hartigan, wife of Lietenant Hartigan, stationed at Annapolis. 'LEAD FOR MAN WITHOUT COUNTRY Elks of Washington Send an Appeal to Taft in Behalf of Leper. TACOMA, Feb.

At, the annual Washington's birthday banquet of the Elks a resolution was passed asking that President Taft be asked to take action in the case of John R. Early, the leper. of Summit View. The following Was sent to the White House: "John Ruskin Early, veteran of the Spanish American war, contracted leprosy serving in his flag in the Philippines. The county and state disclaim responsibility for the maintenance of himself and family and united in thrusting him out beyond the pale of human kind.

He is, in effect, a man without a country, bereaved of family and his home made desolate. Ten thousand Elks of the state: of Washington appeal to you to grant him the relief which his services to nation entitle him. (Signed) W. H. CARTER, "President Washington State Reunion Association.

WILLIAMS, Secretary Tacoma 'Lodge No. 174." REALTY MAN TRIES TO PUT END TO LIFE LOS ANGELES, Feb. a letter pinned to his undershirt, in which he wrote that he was pursued to selfdestruction by terrible remorse for what he. intimated was a large defalcation, Edward T. Cook, for fears secretary of "the Huntington Land company and at one time one of the wealthiest men in the city, attempted to kill himself in the kitchen of his home here by the gas route yesterday, He is in the Receiving hospital and doctors say he has small chance to live.

In. the letter he left Cook says: "I have sinned against God, wife and child. Before I die I must. say that no other person is guilty. My.

ill -gotten gains never did me any good or gave me any pleasure. Pursued remorse, I confessed to the directors one the 13th of October as much as was permitted me." W. E. Dunn, a director, admitted that Cook had been in trouble, but refused go into details as to amounts. The familv is prostrated.

Finds Cure for "Epilepsy After Years of Suffering "My daughter was afflicted with epileptic fits for. three years, the attacks coming every few weeks. We employed 'several doctors but they did her no good. About a year 880 we heard of Dr. Miles' Nervine, and it certainly has proved a blessing to our little girl.

She. is now apparently cured and is enjoying the best of health. It 1s over a year since she has had a fit. We cannot speak too highly of Dr. Miles' Nervine." MRS.

FRANK ANDERSON, Comfrey, Minn Thousands of children in the United States who are suffering from attacks of epilepsy are a burden and sorrow to their parents, who would give anything to restore health to the sufferers. Dr. Miles' Nervine is one of the best remedies known for this affliction. It has proven. beneficial in thousands of cases and those who have used it have the greatest faith in it.

It is not a "cure-all," but a reliable remedy for nervous diseases. You need. not hesitate to give it a trial. Sold by all. Druggists.

If the first bottle falls to benefit your money "Is MILES MEDICAL Elkhart, Ind. The "Nightmare I'll never eat another 'less it's made ofCottolene "Such stuff as dreams are made of-" lard-cooked food. No wonder Willie has the nightmare -even the stomach of a grown-up will occasionally rebel at the havoc worked by lar indigestion. Lard is made from hog fat. It is not process, packed in a cleanly way in patent, always digestible, even at its best.

Why -air-tight top pails, and protected from all then take chances with lard or imitations dirt, dust and contamination. of Cottolene? If you want purer, more healthful food, Cottolene contains not an ounce of hog-fat. and food which will not disturb you after It is a vegetable product -made from the you have eaten it, be sure that it is cooked Pano choicest cotton oil, refined by our exclusive in Cottolene. Made only by THE N. K.

FAIRBANK COMPANY More Economical than Butter or Lard ISAIAH W. TABER DIES ACROSS BAY Pioneer Photographer of Francisco Dies; Aged 81. SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. West Taber, pioneer photographer of the Pacific Coast, whose name was in practically every San Francisco family portrait album before the fire, died yesterday at his home, 1715 McAllister His death was due to heart failure. Taber was 81 years old, and for' over forty years previous to 1906 practiced his profession in this city.

that time he had taken over 100,000 portraits, including those of nearly all of the people prominent in history of the city and those of most of the visitors of Importance who came here since the establishmento of his gallery. Taber studlos were for twelve years at 121 Post street, and previous to that for a great many years at 8 Montgomery street. TOES NEGATIVES GO. A brief autobiography of the photographer, recently compiled for the Pioneer Museum in Golden Gate Park, says: "His condition grew to be a great photographic library, which was alfree the press. His famous views of Pacific Coast.

scenery were a great factor in attracting to Callfornia tourists and homeseekers from 'all parts of the world. 1906 the earthquake and studios, with over eighty of portrait negatives and twenty. tons of view negatives, constituting a photographic history of San Francisco from the earliest days." Taber came to San 1 Francisco In '49, and after several years spent in prospecting and in various other pursuits. he went east study photography, and returned to establish himself in that business in 1864. In 1888 he was appointed.

Yosemite Valley Commissioner, and in was awarded the photographic concession of the Mid- Winter Fair. OPENS GALLERIES IN EUROPE. Later he traveled to Europe, opening galleries in London and Paris, and was called upon to photograph many of the European monarchs. He did not re-establish in the city after the fire, owing to his age. In spite of his years his health was good, however, and it was only two weeks ago that he began falling.

Yesterday morning he' complained to his daughter that he felt cold. She got him a warm drink, which relieved him for a moment. She left the room and when she returned a few minutes later he was dead. He is survived by a widow and one daughter. The burial arrangements are in charge of Gray Brothers and Monday afternoon at.

2 o'clock, services will be held at their chapel, Geary and Devisadero streets. The Interment will be private at Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, FIGHT "WHITE PLAGUE." HALIFAX, N. Feb. new Legislature of Nova Scotia has announced a plan for aiding work against the white plague. All cities and towns establishing tuberculosis sanatoriums will receive a government bonus to cover.

part of the expenses. Efforts are being made to obtain an increase in the Federal subsidy 'for the ONE DOSE MAKES INDIGESTION 60 Heartburn, Gas, Sourness and Other Stomach Misery Vanishes. If your meals don't fit comfortably, bloated after eating, and polY believe it: is the food which fills you; if what little you eat lies like a lump of lead on your stomach; it there is difficulty in breathing after eating, eructations of sour, undigested food and acid, heartburn, brash or a belching of gas, you can make up your mind that you need something to stop food fermentation and cure indigestion. make every bite of food you eat aid in the nourishment and strength of your body, you must rid your Stomach of poisons, excessive acid and stomach gas, which sours your entire meal--interferes with digestion and causes so many sufferers of Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, Biliousness, Constipation, Griping, etc. Your 'case is different you are a stomach sufferer, though you may call it by some other name; your real and only trouble is that which you eat does not digest, but quickly ferments and sours, producing almost any unhealthy, condition.

A case. Diapepsin will cost fifty cents at Pharmacy here, will convince stomach sufany ferer five minutes after taking a single dose that Fermentation and Sour Stomach is causing the' misery of Indigestion. No matter if you call your trouble Catarrh of the Stomach, Nervousness or Gastritis, or by any other namealways remember that a certain cure is waiting at any drug store the mo? ment you decide to begin its use. Pape's Diapepsin will regulate any -order Stomach within five minutes, digest promptly, without any fuss or discomfort, all of any kind of food you eat. JAPANESE AMBASSADOR ARRIVES IN WASHINGTON S.

new Japanese amWASHINGTON, Feb. bassador: has arrived In Viscountess Washington, be accompanied by Chinda and a of attendants. He is' expected to present his credentials to the state department within a week. The new ambassador 1s a graduate of Depaw University, Indiana, and a fraternity mate as well as a classmate of former Senator Beverldge of Indiana. He was ambassador to Germany when ordered here succeed former Ambassador Uchida.

tog SOCIALIST PAPER SUSPENDS. SAN JOSE, Feb. San Jose a 'Socialist weekly newspaper with offices at 124 West Santa Clara street, has suspended publication owing to differences with the postoffice department, according to an announcement made here by Arthur Roos, a Stanford university graduate, who was its editor. The paper has been excluded from the mails pending a. hearing of Roos' petition for readmittance.

Illegal matter printed in the paper caused it to be barred. There is no better medicine made for colds than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, It acts on nature's plan, relieves the lungs, opens the secretions, alda expectoration; and restores 'the system to healthy condition. For sale by Osgood drug store, Have Your Ticket Read "Burlington." Through Tourist Sleepers SOUTHERN PACIFIC BURLINGTON ROUTE To OMAHA, CHICAGO and the EAST Via SALT LAKE, SCENIC COLORADO and DENVER. PERSONALLY CONDUCTED. Through Tourist Sleeper Excursions leave 'San Francisco and Oakland every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, THROUGH SCHEDULE.

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To insure accuracy the publishers desire all whose street numbers have been changed since their information was taken to notify them AT ONCE BY CARD, giving the new. and old numbers and the change will be made. POLK-HUSTED DIRECTORY CO. 812 Broadway Sindlar's Pies Are the Best For Sale at all Grocers. Served at all Restaurants.

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