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The San Francisco call., 1906-07-14
ENDS LIFE At ACE
Of FOUR SCORE.
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

PORTLAND, July 13.-Mrs. Euphima
Butler. an aged woman Of Gresham.
was found dead this morning in a shall
low pool in Johnson Creek. her head
barely under the water. The woman
had wrapped shawl around her head
as IL to aid the work of suffocation.
She is believed to have been crazed by
the heat. Mrs. Butler was 80 years old
and had lived on her homestead near
Gresham since 1862. The water was
not deep enough to cover the unfortu-
nate woman's head, so she threw her
self face downward. She IS survived
by three married daughters.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-14
WALLS OF VATICAN.
PALACE UNSAFE.

ROME. July 1s.-It has long been
known that some parts of the Vatican
are unsafe, but it has just been dis
covered that the palace is falling to
pieces. Even the corner where the
Pope,s apartments. are. situated needs
strengthening. Walls which are
cracked and leaning outward will be
temporarily strengthened Immediately.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-14
DAUGHTER OF GOVERNOR IDE
TO WED BOURKE COCHRAN
Ceremony VIII Take Place at Capital OF
the Nation I'm EARLY Part Of
Next Fall.

MANILA, July 13.-The announce,
ment of the engagement of Miss Annie
Ide. daughter OF Governor General Ide.
and Bourke Cochran was made today.
The wedding will occur In Washington
early next fall
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-14
ITALIAN CRUISER UMBRIA
is GROUNDED ON A AfUDBANK
wreckfng steamer Is Sent Out From
Kingston to Assist the Dis
abIed Vessel.

KINGSTON. Jamaica. July 13.-The
italian cruiser Umbria. which arrived
here this afternoon from Porto Rico,
grounded coming up the channel on a
mudbank. She is resting easily The
wrecking steamer Premier has gone to
her assistance.
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removed from the Office of Police Com
missioner of the city and county of
San Francisco Thomas Rengan for
causes and reasons stated In my notice
to him of such removal, which IL of
even date herewith and a copy of which
is hereto attached and made part
thereof.
Apart from any pre-existing causes
which may have Justified such removal,
the false and malignant letters dated
July II, 1906, addressed by the Conn
missioner to the Mayor of itself stamps
the writer unfit to hold any position
of honor or trust In this community
and as unworthy of the confidence of
the people of this city. Very respect-
fully yours, E. e. sCHMITz,
Mayor of the city and county of San
Francisco.
while I do not believe such action
necessary, 1t is certain that the Board
of Supervisors will confirm the action
of Mayor Schmitz in dismissing Rea-
gan," said Supervisor Gallagher yes
terday. While 1t is true that elective
officers may be removed only upon trial
before the board on specific charges, no
such action is necessary in the case of
an appointive officer. The Mayor ap-
pointed Reagan and he has dismissed
him. That is all there is to it and
Reagan is out for good"
LEAHY CONSENTS TO SERVE.
The Mayor having accepted the resig-
nation of OGrady. Poheim and Drink
house. the city is now without Police
Commission. but one will be named to-
day. William H. Leahy. formerly man-
ager of the Tivoli, has consented to
serve on the board after Weighing the
matter in his mind for twenty four
hours, and his appointment has been
confirmed, but there the selections end.
II will name the entire board tomor-
row." said Mayor Schmitz last evening.
so far as the old board is concerned
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-14
Mayor Disrnsses Reagan and Adduces Six Reasons
Reagan Bitterly Araigns the Mayor for His Alleged ngafude

San Francisco is in the
unique position Of being with
out a Police Commission.
The Mayor will probably
select a new board today,
but William H.Leahy is the
only appointee yet definitely
chosen. 1t is almost certain
that the Supervisors will sus-
tain the Mayors dismissal of
Reagan, and there is little
likelihood Of the Grand
jury investigating Reagan's
charges against the Mayor.
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WORDS FLY FAST.

The colonel talked for his regiment
and the adjutant general listened. The
colonel. who served with the First in
the Sacramento riots, served with the
First California Volunteers in the Phil
ippines and did active duty for weeks
after the fire, is an outspoken man. He
Sc not gifted with diplomacy when en-
deavoring to carry a point which he
believes Is right, ana when he discov-
cred that he was not receiving the en-
couragement he expected from his su-
perior officer he cast aside the dignity
which surrounds the adjutant generals
once and spoke in q manner that
caused the adjutant general to remind
him to whom he was speaking. This
added fuel 70 the FIRE OF the colonefs
indignation. and he expressed himself
in such a manner that the ad1utant
general in a rage said to him, "sir. you
are under arrest" That ended the con-
ference and Colonel Kelly was ushered
out
The official order announcing Colonel
Kelly's arrest and placing Lieutenant
Colonel Mccreagh in command until
further orders from headquarters
quickly followed.
Colonel Kelly was seen at regimentaI
headquarters yesterday, but he declined
TO have anything to say about his in
terview with the ad5utant general and
what particular event led to his being
placed under arrest. That little affair
il Sacramento does not amount TO any
thing" he said. and according to mil
itary rule DO not feel that I can dis
cuss the matter at this time. do not
know whether or not there is to be
ccurt-martiaL but II there is to be one
I shall be there At this time I have
nothing to say, but at a future time I
may"
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LAUCK WILL NOT TALK.

Adjutant General J. B. Lauck said
last night: AT this time refuse to
affirm or deny the statement that Colo
mel Kelly has been placed under mil
itary arrest I refuse TO throw any
light on the situation I refuse to an
swer any questions on the subject
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0what
Commbs sinerTh
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LEAHY CONSENTS TO SERVE.

Continued ON Page 8, Column {.
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WEATHER FORECAST.

For San Francisco and vicinity
Cloudy Saturday, with fog; fresh
west wind.
New-York tribune., 1906-02-28
BOUND TO GUST TRACKS.
Mass Meeting To-moroso VIII
Boom Sare-Stanley Bill.

Clergymen legislators lawyers and laymen will
join night in protest against the 11th-
tracks of the New-York Central Railroad. at
a mass meeting 10 be held at the Amsterdam Opera
House. 44th-st., between Sth and 9Th aves. Al
though the SAKE bill for the removal Of the tracks,
which is pending at Albany. is almost certain to
pass those who have been fighting the tracks for
several years consider it advisable not to abandon
the agitation until the bill becomes law.
The mass meeting announced for tomorrow
night will it is expected. be the largest yet held
by the citizens OF the middle West Side. 1t will
be under the auspices of the LOngacre League in
cooperation with several churches. social clubs.
civic and political organizations and the business
interests of that section of the city.
Among those who will address the meeting are
DR. Felix Adler, president Of the Ethical Culture
Society; Father John P. Chadwick. pastor of st.
Amhrose's Church and police chaplain; Senator
Martin SAKE, who introduced the track removal
bill in the Senate; Assemblyman Mervin c. Stanley,
who has charge of the bill in the Assembly Charles
Sprague Smith, the Rev. W. H Ackert. John C.
Coleman and J. Aspnwall Hodge.
Miles NJ Dawson chairman of the committee OF
ffty will preside. The addresses will be inter
rieces from the Church of the Immaculate COncep-
tion and hv Alfred Gerard Thiers soloist Hand
bills advertising the meeting have been distributed
and il is probable that the seating and standing
capacity of the opera house will be taxed to the
utmost
New-York tribune., 1906-02-28
HANDS OFF BROOKLYN.
RELMONT-RYAN PACT.
Dir. CoIer Tells of Written Agree
ment scith b. r. L.
rRv Telegraph TO The Tribune.I ]


kIhauv Feb 27-Bird S. Coler said to-day
thar there existed a written agreement between
the Belmont Ryan interests In the traction
merger and the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Com
many that the merger would not interfere with
Brooklyn affairs. This statement was made at
q hearing before the Senate and Assembly Com
mittees on Cities. He said he got the facts from
the man who drew it. He said only the Elsberg
bill could free the city. Senator Elsberg himself
was too i'll TO attend.
William NJ Wins. taking umbrage a state
ment of Chase Mellen. for the City Club. de-
clared that he and the other advocates OF the
EIsberg bill were not using it for cloak
such a statement" he said, shows its maker
gunty either of a lack of Intelligence of good
faith The bill is not drawn to compel munich
pal operation
Lawrence WELLER, declaring that the basic prin-
ciples of the Elsberg bill met the City Clubs
approval, said that objection would be raised
if il were certain that the bill did not make
mandatory the separation Of contracts for con-
struction and operation. He suggested an amend
ment leaving It in the discretion of the Rapid
Transit Commission
Nj. Meen said that the City Clubs position
was founded on home rule. It's aim had been
misrepresented. he said. by those who wish TO
abolish the present Board of Rapid Transit Rail-
road Commissioners and to bring about at once
municipal operation
EX-Judge Ernest Hall declared that the pas
sage OF the Iclsberg bill would ruin The Bronx,
as il would defeat the commissions plans for
extensions and delay work there for ten years.
Certain OF the routes could be built only by the
Belmont interests. he maintained,
If the city or any other bidder built similar
routes = payment of double fare would he
quired he said. He declared himself unater
ably opposed to municipal operation Of the pro-
posed extensions
Mr.. WINS. defending the Elsberg BILL said
that personally he preferred a mandatory law
which would stand between the people and this
commission, which would forbid the letting of
the contracts for equipment and operation until
the construction was almost completed.
John Ford declared that the present law. un-
remedied by the City Club bill. permitted the
city 10 build a subway and turn II over to the
Belmonts despite the wishes of the people.
Eventually he hoped bill would be passed wip-
ing off the earth all elevated and surface sys-
tens
II. Victor Bruce said The Bronx opposition TO
the Elsberg bill came from The Bronx ring"
men who had valuable property options along
the tentative Belmont routes. valueiess If the
merger did not build future subways.
The Senate Cities Committee had a long de-
bate tonight over the bill, but no action was
taken. II is likely that il will be amended to
make definite the permissory feature to the
letting of contracts.
New-York tribune., 1906-02-28
HOT SHOT FOR MERGER.
Hearst Forces at Hearing on Corpo-
ration Investigation Bill.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune.l ]

Albany, Feb 21.-Before the Assembly Com
mttee on Ways and Means to-day ex-Congress-
man Robert A. Baker declared that meas
IRE for ballot reform or any designated TO pro-
mote legislative honesty could have a chance
TO pass 'as long as the Ryans. the Rogers. the
Belmonts and the Rockefellers maintain their
power" He was one of the Hearst delegation
who We're supporting the resolution for a legis-
lative investigation Of the relations between
political organizations and public service cor
poratons. The other speakers. among whom
We're several clergymen. declared that the cor
porations were debauching public life with
wholesale bribery.
Henry +. Cochrane, of Brooklyn, the first to
speak declared that the resolution required an
Investigation into the most infamous conditions
ever existing in New York City.
we saw money used for all purposes in the
recent election" said he, as it never was used
before at any election in this country. Cor
porate wealth was used to nullify the peoples
viii in manner TO shock the conscience of
every man
The resolution also proposes" he continued
TO investigate another noxious evil-the trac-
ton merger the croUning infamy of the cor
poration miscreants They propose to shackle
the patient citizens Of New-York as they never
were shackled before. The forces responsible for
the corrupt practices in the last election were
these same traction kings. They intend to in
fate their capital Sl05.000.O00, pay dividends
on it, and then, when municipal operation be-
comes imperative, say that this is the intrinsic
value Of their property The Rev. Charles R
East demanded an investigation which should
sweep out of existence the traction despots who
permit the outrages Of the present transit sys-
tens"
1t is fairly well known" said Nathan Vida
YER that Charles F. Murphy is connected with
the Murphy Trucking Company, and that this
company got a S5.o00.0O0 contract from the
Pennsylvania Railroad after franchise that
road wanted was held UP by the Board of AL
dernen, but we can't prove it. Only a legis-
lative investigation would show It. Bribery is
not done in the open; the district leader who
gets his $1,000 to buy votes does not pass 1t out
on the corner but we'd know about il if the
legislature investigated We'd know where the
money came fron-we'd find out that Ryan and
Belmont spent hundreds of thousands of dollars
TO buy the election"
New-York tribune., 1906-02-28
: DINNER FOR MGOWAN.
Teachers and Others Praise His Ser
uices to Public Schools.

Patrick F. MCGOWAN, President of the Board
Of Aldermen. was the guest of the public school
teachers of this city dinner at the Waldorf
last night. The dinner was given in recognition
OF Mr.. McGowans interest in the teaching force
during the many years that he was a member
OF the Board of Education prior to his retirement
on January l. About shree hundred and fifty
teachers. school officials and friends were pres
ent Miss Emma O'Conne on behalf of the
teachers, presented 10 President MCGOWAN a
handsomely bound volume containing the names
of all those who We're present. She thanked Mr.
MCGOWAN for his generous, firm and unfiinch-
ing friendship for the teachers principals and
children
You have won our hearts and we all love
you.' said the young woman, amid an outburst
of laughter
President MCGOWAN III reply said that the din
ner was the greatest compliment he had ever
received in his life He said: Il regard il as
a greater honor 10 be sworn in a member of
the Board Of Education by the best Mayor New
York ever had than to be sworn in President
of the Board of Aldermen by judge of the
Supreme Court
Mayor Mcclellan Superintendent Maxwell.
Corporation Counsel Delany. Controller Metz
John Finley, president of the College of the Citv
of New-York, and Miss katherine Blake also
spoke
New-York tribune., 1906-02-28
AGAINST FOREIGN GAME
Court Of 4ppeals ReUerses Decision
in Cases of BroOkIynites.

Albany Feb. 27-The Court of Appeals to-
day decided that the legislature had the power
to prohibit the possession or sale in this State
of foreign game during the local closed season
for game of that species. In rendering this de-
cision the court reverses the Appellate Division
Of the Supreme Court, Second Department. The
decision is rendered in the cases of John HILL
proprietor of the Clarendon Hotel, and August
Siz. a dealer in game. both Of Brooklyn. They
sought release through writs Of habeas corpus,
the special term deciding against them. the APP
pellate Division overruling that decision, and its
decision. in turn, being reversed by the Court of
Appeals.
Chief Judge Cullen, in the opinion of the Court
of Appeals. discusses the consututonality of the
law in the Hill case. He declares that the
courts have decided that the State has the right
to enact legislation TO keep from this state
game from other States during the closed sea-
son, and concludes that, under the provisions of
the so-caIled Lacey act of Congress. the Same
power was conferred upon the legislature in
laton to game taken in foreign countries. The
opinion says In part;
To the argument that the exclusion Of foreign
game in way tends TO the preservation of
domestic game il is sufficient TO say that sub
stantially the uniform belief of legislators and
people is to the contrary. on the ground that,
without such inhibition restriction. any law
for the protection of domestic game could be
successfully evaded. Every consideration that
led Congress to think IL wise to confer on New
York state. we'll other States power over
the importation of partTidges from New Jersey
Pennsylvania or Connecticut is equally applica-
BILE TO the importation of such birds from Canada.
Concerning the Silz the opinion makes
this comment:
The affidavit which the warrant in this
case was issued creates a strong suspicion that
the prosecution was instituted by collusion. II
states not only that the defendant had in his
possession the prohibited game but also almost
every fact by which the defendants counsel
hoped TO relieve his client from the penalties
of the law; facts which II is difficult If not
impossible, TO see how they could have been
within the atlantis knowledge For that reason
should he inclined to refuse to entertain the
cause had not the Attorney General interviewed
and prosecuted the appeal
New-York tribune., 1906-02-28
MILD BANK INQUIRY.
JUST Il LITTLE PEEk.
Senate Committee FaUOrS Restricting
Investigation to the Department.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune.l

BY Telegraph 10 me tribune
Albany Feb. 27-The Senate Finance Com
mittee has decided TO report favorably on a State
Banking Department investigation. but no rev.
elatons similar 10 those of the insurance inves-
tigation are feared, and the opponents Of a
sweeping investigation are content
At a meeting this afternoon the committee
prepared a resolution for general investigation
of the laws governing the State Banking De
partment. Its conduct viii be touched only IN
the most general way. The resolution calls for
the appointment of a committee of three SEN
ators and five Assemblymen. not necessarily
members of the Committees Banks of the re-
spective houses. who shall conduct the investi-
CATION
This resolution was practically accepted. Some
question of a preamble arose and a meeting Of
the full committee will be held tomorrow morn
ing to settle that consideration, and formally TO
approve the draft of the resolution. which will
be presented TO the Senate as a substitute or
amendment for the Assembly resolution. which
has been waiting action for month
The report of the committee appointed
TO consider the Governors information on the
Kilburn charges formed the groundwork for the
resolution which the Finance COMMITTEES is to
father. The subcommittee found that the Gov
ernor having exonerated Superintendent Kill
burn on the information before the committee
little was left for the committee TO do save also
to exonerate him. No other charges were before
them.
There existed in the committee no sentiment
whatever for decision the German Bank
and Merchants Trust Company cases opposed
10 that OF Governor Higgins. There appeared 10
be little disposition 10 bear him out in his pres
ent desire for proper examination Of the state
Banking Department, which should adequately
investigate the methods and laws and provide
whatever remedy was found necessary. the
sentiment. almost overwhelmingly, is to have
meagre investigation and get over 1t quickly.
There seems little doubt that the resolution
when presented to the full Senate tomorrow. as
the Finance Committee report. viii be adopted.
The Assembly which passed tho original
banking resolution, is not likely 10 be satisfied
There there is strong desire to have a sweep
ing investigation. Assemblyman Wainwright
said to-day that he believed the Banking Com
mittee would not TO accept any amended
resolution. especially one which did.not go thor
oughIy into the methods of the department.
Assemblyman Hooker declared that any Teso-
New-York tribune., 1906-02-28
HEARST INVADES ALBANY,
independence League Storms Cita-
deI-Picked Guard on W1tch.
[By Telegraph 70 The tribune !


albany. Feb. 27.-Headed by William Ran
dolph Hearst. small army of the Municipal
Ownership people swept down on this city to-
day, stormed the Capitol. captured most of the
committees. and even invaded The executive
chamber. Returning after a short. brisk cam
paign. they left in charge of the captured terri
tory the communicative and 2 picked
guard which viii conduct guerilla warfare for
a couple Of days.
The onslaught was sudden. comprehensive ter
rife. Five hundred strong. the Hearst cohorts
came up on a special train. with badges and
most Of the campaign equipment. After lunch
con at the Ten Eyck they advanced on the Cap
itoL Mr.. Hearst and a few friends called on
the Governor to advocate several bills while the
rest scattered 10 speak at different hearings
They advocated the Elsberg Rapid Transit bill
the Anti Merger resolution. the Municipal Own
ership acts. the Direct Nomiha tions and Cor
rupt Practices acts. and many labor bills
M Hearst and few of his political advisers
tomorrow will hold consultations with upstate
politicians 10 sound the sentiment on the forma-
ton or branches of the independence League
whose chief object is nominate Mr. Hearst
for Governor this fall. Incidentally they viii
appear before the Assembly Committee on EIec-
triciiy. Gas and Water Supply TO advocate the
Municipal Ownership bill
delegation received by the Governor, but his
New-York tribune., 1906-02-28
SAKE DENOUNCES WHITE
Senator PreUents Delay of 1lth-aUe'
Bill After Fight.
TRv Telegraph to The Tribune.l !

Albany. Feb 27-An attempt to-day OF sen
ator White, chairman of the Cities Cohilih''00'
to have recommitted the Sake bill 10 reilo''
the New-York Central tracks from 1lth-dNe.
brought from Senator Sake denuhclatloils %
Senator Whites conduct and the unfair spirit
of the railroad company. Fighting 10 pieFeH'
delay in the passage OF his bill. he resented the
atternt TO recommit it so bitterly that he prac-
tIcaIlv charged Senator White with falsehood
while the substitute plan of the railroad COM
pany was termed puerile. He won MS point
and while the bill went 10 the committee Tor
reconsideration. it retained its place on the
calendar.
The argument began when Senator White
asked that the measure be recommitted that the
amendments suggested by Ira \. Place tor
the railroad company might be considered The
bill had been reported. he said with the UNDER
standing that it was to be recommitted Tor
amendment. Senator Sake said he had UNDER
stood no such thing. Senator White reiterated
his statement. Senator Grady interposed that
the recommitting of a bill in this fashion was
rather unusual and thought the agreement
might have been subject to miscOnstructon'
Senator White again called definitely on SEN
ator SAKE for his understanding of the case.
Not only do I not remember any such agree
ment," shouted Senator SAKE, "and 1 have a
good memory but I am positive that never was
said l do remember it was said that amend
ments might be presented. Now I've done
everything get the support of the Senate for
this bill in the right way. I've even appealed
for it as a party affair. I've said I'd resist
amendments. Mr.. Place asked that he be per-
mitted to substitute an amendment Instead,
he presents a bill, for the railroad inter-
est The railroad company is not playing fair
1t wants the city 10 pay about all the eX-
pense of moving the tracks. and submits half
plan which is utterly impractiCable.
The Senate Cities Committee late tonight
voted to report the SAKE bin favorably The
New-York Central bill was considered, but moth
ing was done