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PERFIDY OF SCHMITZ
Continued From Page One.

deny that on or about October 8 he con-
a non-Union concern, for the performance
of work upon materials sent to him by
the j. H. Thereins Laundry Machine
Works. These are uncontradictable facts
and sufficiently show the false and dis
loyal position of Eugene E. Schmitz. We
challenge him to show the books and rec
ords of the above mentioned concern and
prove by this evidence that while he has
espoused the cause of labor and used
unionism as a means to further his polit-
ical ends ne Is a concealed foe to those to
whom he poses as a friend.
When we know our enemies and they
fight in the open we have an even chance.
But when the non-union supporter,
masked in the garb Of loyal unionist,
mingles with and attacks us under cover
by extending support and patronage to
non-union establishments, then destruc-
tiOn hovers over us.
Union men, consider well these state
ments. They are specific and in detail
If not true, they be disproved- But
if they are true, then Eugene E. Schmitz
is not entitled to the support of single
laboring man in this city.
VIM. LANE,
Boile--makers' Union, SS7 Mission street.
7. REARDON,
National Steamfitters' Union, 10 East
street.
ED TWOMEY,
Coremakers' Union, 50 Chesley street.
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must be of vast benefit to the community.
The speaker then referred to Mr. Tobin
as follows:
You have had now administration my
iriendS, ana speak to the Germans especially
mere, because l have noticed that they are the
most conservative of citizens the best think
tney pass their judgment the city of San Fran
cisco casts its vote. (Applause) And YOU
my friends, what have you had? Well. you
have had Joe Tobin for good thing. (Ap-
plause.) Now, ladies and gentlemen / do no.
care to talk and l am going to give way to
Mr.. Tooin. He is making strides through this
town. He is man that has been Supervisor
mere as have told you for two years last past
fberesg Mayor Sonr Of the city man who has fur
reducing street car fares from 5 cents to 2ls
cents "a voice from the gallery: What's the
Is the man who drew the BILL but Tobin backed
1t. He is one Of the men who have helped lay
up surplus OF ssJ5,6o0, which is going to be
expended in the first twelve months among the
laboring men of San Francisco on the streets
ana the parks and in the building of school
houses; who have saved to rate payers SETS, ,O0O
who have paid off 1920, 600 to school teachers
and to other creditors Of the city, and he has
made one of the best public servants that we
have ever known of in the city of San Fran
cisco I desire to give way to him that he may
tell you what he has DONE
One thing they tried to criticise him about
but when his record was looked up he was
found to be correct. 1t was in regard to rails
When that matter came up he wanted to get
at the legal end of il and refer It to the friend
VI TIC pcOplc- DIS tHey call MIN, ana the friend
Of the workingman. City Attorney Franklin K
Lane. (Applause.)
What Tobin's Record Shows.
When 1t was referred he voted and the
record shows that he voted for it and he aided
in getting the laboring men of San Francisco
that for years before had been receiving but So
per day So 80 per day. And If you laboring
men want to know how the administration has
aided you, just go to the Park and elsewhere
When this administration came in nine hours
work being done there. 1t has been re
duced without request or suggestion and the
city laborer works but eight hours day.
They have raised wages from 50 to 81 50 per day
and cut the hours of labor from nine to eight.
(Applause.)
Now, ladies and gentlemen, L give way to
Mr.. Tobin, and am glad that he is here to
relieve me. for the reason that I would have
to rehash the old story or If I had to de-
liver one in German 1t would hardly be under
stood by you my friends. I take pleasure in
| introducing to you the next Mayor of San
Francisco. Mr. Joseph S. Tobin (Applause.)
Budd had just begun his tribute to To-
bins stability of character, his honesty
as an official and was urging his election
when Tobin himself appeared in the hall.
His entrance was the signal for a tre-
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VERDI MONUMENT FUND
MATINEE AT THE TIvoLI
Big Benefit Entertainment Will Take
Place Next Sunday
Afternoon

An entertainment for the benefit OF the
Verdi monument fund will be given next
Sunday afternoon at the Tivoli Opera
house. The performance will commence
at 3 o'clock sharp. The monument to the
great composer will be erected in one of
the local parks. Many of the most promi-
nent Italian families in the city are inter-
esting themselves in the project. Every
person attending the benefit will receive
beautiful souvenir containing the pic
ture and autograph of every artist taking
part in the bill Some of the greatest
singers in this part of the country have
volunteered their services. The pro-
gramme will be as follows:
Overture of 'Nabuceo." Barber Of Seville -
with the following artists: Repetto, Pollettini
Russo, Ferrari, Cortesi and Dado The music
lovers will have the chance of hearing the
famous ''Calumny Song in this opera by the
great basso. Dado in which he made such a
hit a few months ago at the Grand Opera
house with the Sembrich Company. Overture,
civilian Tell: trio, william TeIl,'' Ave
dano, Salassa and Dado; "Romanza." Signor-
ina Linda Montanari: overture of "Giocpnda''
first act of ''Traviata. including the famous
''Brindisi'' and the duo by Signorina Nice
Barbareschi and Tenor Agostini; finale of PA
gliacci'' Castellano; fourth act of Carmen. .
with Collamarini Russo and Nicolin
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there politics, is there Democracy, is tneIe
Republicanisni, is there Labor Unionism IN
keeping your streets Clean in Lighting mem ,s
simple proposition. and it is for you to deefes cd
as honest p; G9 men wh0 0oase nFe
Upon another point, ladies and gentlemen.
If after years of labor and toll In the Iactory;
o before sb, m m tbe In fe back ree Of an
you have amassed thousand Two fnJ', tnoos1ie the
labor of your body, do you take that one, Two
or three thousand dollars and give 1t TO the
president of labor union to invest 1or you you, |!
to invest money? You would take it to man man
who has been brought up as business st man IN
and knows where that money VIII rest IA IA
safety and security and be earning you JUST
rate of interest. Do you invest IL IN d a illne' a
GP Ps 40 t m the
to you is the same upon this election i;T IL ;e
city of San Franciscos trust of less signln,
canoe than the one or two or three Thousand
dollars that you may save? Gentlemen, re-
member this, that any man in this auoiehes
union to invest for him. The city of san
Francisco is worth more to any honese, pa "a
triotic citizen than any amount OF money no
matter how harshly and how hardly 1t may De
earned
What the Real Question Is.
The question is in whose hands will the city
of San Francisco be safe and who Will cohuuCt
the city of San Francisco in a manner redounu-
ing to the benefit of the city we are not mere H;
to talk about politics. We are not mere 20 ois =
political
talk about labor unionism. Mark me, sehtie-
men, have nothing to say against tne per-
sonal repute of any man upon any tlcKet.
respect them all and as I treat them hope
to be treated by them; but at the same IiIIe,
gentlemen, let me point out where l tnihs ths
their principles false. where think the
platform upon which they rest is badly built
This is ali l come before you for. This is
what 1 am upon the stump for, and, ladies' ana
gentlemen if We have expressed to you can can
dfdly honestly, fairly. temperately our posi-
ton then we hope to receive at your hands
lust consideration and a fair. candid judgment
upon November 5. l thank you for your at
tention. (Applause.)
The crowning insult of the wretches
who had evidently been sent to the meet
ing for the sole purpose of disrupting it
was advanced when Charles A. Zinkano
arose to deliver his address. Mr.. Zinkand
began his remarks, but they were unin-
telligible in the hail of billingsgate that
belched from the gallery. After making
several vain attempts to make himself
heard Mr.. Zinkand retired in disgust
Three cheers for Tobin and the whole
Democratic ticket were given with hearty
good will. The meeting then adjourned
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An Attractive Bazaar.

The Golden Jubilee Fair of the San
Francisco Turn Verein at Turner Hall is
still attracting large crowds. The deco
rations and the scenic effects of the
booths are unquestionably the most
unique that have ever been witnessed at
bazaar in this city and there are enough
pretty girls in costume to make ''Floro-
dora show look cheap indeed. 1t is
pretty spectacle and one worth witness
ing. Last evening clever musical pro-
gramme was rendered by an orchestra
under the direction of L.svon der Mehden-
There was also music in st. Paul. the
Heffen Singing Society, August Heinrich,
M. Goldsam and M. Scheppler singing
solos and August Heinrich and H. c. Ben
der duets.
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Continued From Page One.

-end who. expecting 70 save himself without as
sistance. loses his own life in his struggles 10
save himself It has not been my privilege TO
he born in America, but my heart and home
are here and ] take deep interest in the
affairs Of the city in which have maze my
home I am Interested with you in securing the
best possible local government II is the duty
of every citizen in municipal and State affairs
ID uphold those in office whose good conduct
fs deserving Of approval and support. The hon
est public servant should be recognized If you
ignore him. how in the name of heaven can you
expect honest government? II you going
to put into office men whose acts during the
past three months occasioned industrial discord.
eIS how you expect to have good and
ssfe government? You should support the
Democratic nominees for Supervisor and that
brilliant young man who stands for honest gov
eminent progress and prosper1ty-Joseph 3
Tobin- ocheersD Look at our public buildings
What were they until the present administra-
tiOn took charge of affairs? Filthy in the ex-
trsme and disgraceful eyesore to visitors. We
eress as well as Glasgow, Birmingham and sew
eral German cities. We want own water
works gas railroad and other utilities But
above all we want good officials. Gentlemen,
thank you
IT was during Mr.. Rosenthals address
that the first outburst of the hoodlum ele-
nnent in the gallery came. His allusion to
Tobin provoked a storm of Kisses and
hooting, which did not subside for several
minutes. During this disgraceful proceed
ing the audience on the main floor, COM
German residents of the city, evidenced
their disgust by cries for order. The dis
reputable gang in the gallery yelled foI
Budd, who was seated upon the stage
but Chairman Rosenthal introduced F. E
Hesthal and that gentleman was allowed
to proceed with comparatively little in.
terruption.
Appeal for Good Government.
Mr Hesthal, who spoke in German, said
he had resided in this city for twenty
years, but this was his first appearance
on the rostrum, yet the conditions were
such, he resumed. that he was constrained
TO lift his voice in behalf of good and
conservative government. The statement
that there are no issues in this campaign
he felt was very grave error. Resum-
ing he said:
Many voters are Of the opinion that ii is Their
duty to vote for the candidates of their party
This is a false impression. Every voter should
te privileged TO vote according to his con-
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viction regardless of party affiliations Il
should be a matter of principle and not politics
Time brings about many changes. In local
politics changes are rapid between elections
Mr.. Wells has practically made the statement
that the election of Roosevelt depends upon
the success of the Republican party in this
city What has the election of Roosevelt three
argument is quite untimely and ridculously
lame. On another occasion Mr. Wells said
In connection with the acquisition Of the Geary
street railroad franchise that in this as in
many other matters you ought to take tn.
Mayor trust. This is bad rule to follow.
Mr. Wells has denied subserviency to corpora
tion rule and to political bosses But it is un-
deniable that the corporations have much to
say in the matter of Wells election This
one and Wells says its acquisition must be
accomplished in accordance with the provisions
of the charter, which is essentially Demo-
In the matter Of public utilities there can be
question that their acquisition by the city
will give us cheaper water gas and railway
fares. When the question of their acquisition
is referred to the voters, there can be no
doubt that it will carry. The succeeding years
are not only full of promise but they may
prove critical ones in the history Of this mu-
nicipality. We need brave as well as young
and honest at the head of our affairs. We
want like Tobin to carry out the pro-
visions of the charter Who is better duali-
fed to do this fearlessly and honestly than
Joseph s. Tobin? AS the adviser of the di-
rectors of one of the strongest financial insti-
tutions in America he has displayed qualities
which entitle him to the admiring recognition
of all classes. It is the duty of every consciep-
tious and honest citizen to vote the Democratic
ticket straight, and to that ticket 1 say "ein
hoch,'
Budd's Tribute to Tobin.
Ex-Governor Budd was the next speak
er. He spoke in a pleasant vein in order
to placate the hoodlum gang in the gall
lery, and incidentally reproved the delin-
quents for their shameful course in in
terrupting the previous speakers. He
provoked laughter by saying that he had
/ been before the public so long that he
had become expert in lodging every
thing, even bouquets and bad fruit.
Mr.. Budd then spoke of the duty of the
public in the matter of recognizing mecit
in their officials. 1t was an undeniable
truth that this city was never better
served than by the present administration
during the last two years. For years the
people Of San Francisco demanded ar
amendment of the constitution by which
they might be allowed to direct their owr
affairs under a special charter which
should be above interference by State of.
fcials. That charter was given to the
people, and in proper hands its operations
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Tobin Club Organized.

government through the election of Jo-
seph S. Tobin was organized in the Thir-
ty-hfth Assembly District last evening.
The meeting was held in the hall at the
corner of Twenty-second and Bartlett
streets. Never in the history of the dis
trict has larger number of representative
men assembled for the purpose of pledg-
ing to support a candidate. More than $50
members signed the roll. The officers
elected were:
President, Joseph M. Cumming; vice presi-
dent, L. j. Dolan; secretary, ]. ]. Sullivan;
treasurer, Thomas McGraith.
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PLAIN TALK
FROM PEOPLE
OF. RICHMOND

~ HE present crisis in
the municipal affairs OF
San Francisco should
make every good c1tl-
zen pause and ponder.
A reign of corruption
or n reign of disorder Will
be fateful to the city's 1u-
ture prosperity. The admin
istration of municipal gov
ernment does not Involve
any party principle. Ii Is
purely u local affair. Good
government will be best
conserved by the carrying
out of the principles of pub
lie ownership enunciated In
the new charter. The most
important issue before us rs
the expiring franchise of the
Geary-street road, whose
municipal ownership ana
operation is spec1hcaAiy
pledged only by the Deme-
cratic platform. The Demo-
cratic nominee for Mayor
has publicly declared his ao-
herence to this part of has
platform. The Republican
nominee for Mayor has pub
Iicly declared his opposition
TO the municipal ownership
of this road; and has stated
that he and those on the
ticket with him received
their nominations from the
corrupt tentative OF the
public utility corporations OF
the city.
Believing that n fatthful
public service and n free-
dom from corrupt alliances
is the best promise OF an
honest administration of the
city's affairs, we recon-
mend:
For Mayor.
JOSEPH S. TOBIN.
SUPERVISORS.
A. A. d'Ancona, S. Braun
hart, H. U. Brandenste1n,
James p. Booth, Charles Box
ton, A. Compile Dr.. JOHN
Connor, p. j. Curtis, l.. y.
Dyyyer, William Mccarthy,
George r.. SandersOn, III. d.
stafford, Horace wilson,
Maurice v. Samuels, Knox
Maddox, Luther "aSoHer'
&. William G.. WassOn, w. +.
Book; Sheriff, John Lack
mann; City and County At
torney, Franklin IA. Lane;
District Attorney, Lewis r.
ByinEton; Public Admins
tor, John Farnham.
Richmond District Improve
ment Association.
CHARLES H. HUBBS, Prest-
dent.
E. p. e. TROY, Secretary.
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EVFRYBODY INTERESTED.

Every man in this and other districts tndt i
pays his taxes is interested ain preserving ti sle
value of property and that depends upon the
election to office Of conscientious, palnstaKlhs
officials.
have yet to speak as Republican or Demo
crat The appeals 1 make are addressed 70 you
as citizens of San Francisco and as proPSILsy-
owners. What's the use OF talking pollIiGS
when it is business we are interested inF Ihls
issue you must decide as men, and as man 10
brother men 1 leave it in your Spanos-
The most enthusiastic greeting OF tne
campaign awaited Tobin at Teutonla Hail.
1922 Howard street. The audience was
composed of residents of the Thirty-hrst
and Thirty-fourth districts. When the ap-
plause had subsidized he spoke as tolloWs'
The cordiaIity of your reception feel to De
the most sincere l have yet met with. am
delighted at having had the opportunity during
this campaign of meeting the people OF tLesS
districts twice. If am elected shall not lot
get that to your enthusiastic support owe
much of my success. In campaign ike TINS,
rigorous and severe as 1t Is. you have no loeS
how invgorating is the enthusiasm OF KIM !
friends This enthusiasm, 1 am glad 10 say, l
have met with during the whole course OF my
campaign. -
During this campaign 1 have been accused OF
the heinous crimes of enjoying physical exercise
and having a weakness for keeping my person
reasonably clean. After ALL however, these
charges involve nothing of moral turpitude anu
my plea of guilty still leaves me the rlSnC. 10
deem mysplf decent citizen.
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O |. !. ! ! !:
BOSSES ABANDON.
Continued From Page One.

tax-paying voter and every other citizen
who is concerned in the prosperity of the
city should get in line for Tobin. National
and State issues cut no figure in the cam
paign. With all Difference to Shortridge-
Wells oratory it can be said that the
valor of coloredS troops at San Juan Hill
is not local ISSUE The issue is San
Francisco. Shall the city be turned over
to the looters and rioters?
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EXAMINER AND BULLETIN BOTH EXPERIENCE REMARKABLE CHANCE OF MIND
CRCLZNG CANDIDATES FOR PURPOSE OF SERVING THEIR OWN END
THREE-SIDED RACE FOR
MA YOR - MAKING TALK

for cnddah of
SchmFz Republican,
be n ehed Nour Abe Ru office and the boss of
the primary
sboud schmz The Police Commission the Chief Police
roo Schrrz all of the aHers following
kev all Shmh has been sd" haf Sa" Ha"T
not true nancy ~ "S-FT0" VIE
Examiner On6bv Is, 1901
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IS.
Charter About to Bear Fruit.


The charter, ladies and gentlemen. which was
planted about two years ago. is about to bear
fruit. 1t has yet scarcely appeared above the
earth. But the indications are, ladies and gen.
tlemen, that if it is nurtured and cared for as
1t should be it will prove a strong and vigor-
Gus tree. beneath which we can all rest in
peace and prosperity. (Applause)
And the question that confronts us now is
whether. having planted that tree and having
fairly inaugurated its growth. we shall aban-
don 1t to the storms and to the turmoil of the
weather. Gentlemen shall we glide back into
the pool of stagnaton, debaucnery and political
corruption out of which we have struggled at so
much cost and at SO much sacrifice? (Cries
of ''No.")
We who have lived in San Francisco know
its history has been the history of political
ruption; that decency in the City Hall has
been thing almost unknown; that justice in
the City Hall, when man had neither pull nor nor
last two years you have had men in office
against whom the breath of scandal has not
been breathed men who have not been charged
with one dishonest act; men who have low
cred your taxes to the lowest notch in the his
tory of San Francisco (applause); men who
have reduced your water rates to the lowest
ngure In the city of San Francisco; men who
have reduced the rates paid for hydrants from
s22o. 600 to $4,000 and placed the s14o.ooo thus
saved in permanent improvements upon the
streets; men who have cleaned the City Hall
for the first time in it's history (applause)
men men VINO VINO nave lighted your public streets as
less cost; men who have given you honesty, de.
cency and independence in public life. And
the question Is now, ladies and gentlemen, viii
You turn out those men? (Cries of "No.")
This is business proposition and you Ger
mans nyestes aye BUSINESS ness men You have your prop
you hope to die here. Your children will live
here and will die here. You are interviewer
Francisco. Your property interests are de-
pendent upon its prosperity, and upon the
the honesty of officials whom you elect de.
pends the future prosperity of San Francisco
Gentlemen. this is no political question. Il
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THE BULLETIN BEFORE
AND AFTER TAXING CHECK

BULLETIN ukg like for Wells
ticket founshes its faded cotton umbrella trunnon e shouts
of
Schmn and The
What changed of protn
makes of
the Bulletin Janus with looking
aud h oher is
change occurred the of
of the
that
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BEFORE.
Bulletin Editorial, 0:tober 10, 1901:


Peculiar problems are il5Ol0ed in the choice
befa0een candidates problems that 9cere hardly
fOreSeen month ago, 1UheH the local Republican
leaders felt certain of e'ictOry and 30ere Jnbildnt
and the Democratic organisation had the blues so
badly that candidates 1Vere SLY and e0en the
most reliable siOuterS silent. In month the
situation has been changed
Wells has lost much of the energy he for
nlerIy possessed. The office of Mayor under the
ne1U charter is drdnOnS and eractilg and de-
nldnds of its incumbent great deal of energy
On the other hand, Joseph S. Tobin is in the
0ery heyday of life, an athlete, gentleman of
excellent mind and education, a ha7oyer a
banker and a s'ery clean, aPPrOachable and pop
uIar gentleman He is not a politician and is
mlder no obligation TO the Democratic machine
to 7cjIich lie is doing considerable fa5or BY nm
ming II must be admitted that the nomination of
Mr.. TObn has cured his party of the blueS. 1t
must be admitted also that the Republican ticket
is 7Uedk in its candidates for Supervisors. Too
great confdencc of Republican aietory caused
the party leaders to nominate for Supervisors q
body of u4kno7oW men. Many times, many
times, the people haze rucd the careless citisen-
ship and partisan enthusiasm 1uhich led to the
election of insignificant and urknoom men to the
Board of Supervisors Mr.. Wells himself sac
that the Republican leaders had made mistake
and 7oent ezei TO the point of delivering his uH-
1ratr0W that unless change 1caS made he 5lOuld
retire from the ticket but aoIIen the leaders ig-
nOred his protest lie 7oittdre70 his M9matim,
and gaze his bcnedic!iOn to the ticket. This act
of 7UeakncSs acW probably initiate against Mr..
Wells for Mayor, under the charter, must
be both strong and INDEPENDENT The people haze
had taste of honest administration of the mt
nciPaI finances and haze enjoyed period of free
dom from corrupt bosses; they are a7care of
the ertrcme importance of selecting an iHdcper-
dent and alert man for Mayor, and for that rea-
son they are pushing o5'er the situation.