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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-11-30
TRIAL OF CALEB POWERS
FOR MURDER IS BEGUN
Defense Admits That Fatal Bullet
Was Fired From the Former
Secretsry's Window

GEORGETOWN, Ky, Nov. 2e,-With
ahe work or empaneliing a Jury com
pIeted and the opening statements OF
nc prosecution already made, the state
was ready today for the Introduction Of
testimony in the trial Of Caleb Powers.
charged with the murder Of William
zoebeL
Powers was in good spirits, evidently
sratihed that the jury was more evenly
divided politically than at any former
.rials. four republicans. four democrats
md four independent democrats being
seated in the box.
Major Owens OF counsel for the de-
tense announced at the opening OF the
,xoceedings that the defense, IN order
~ cave time would admit the fatal
outlet was fred from the windows of
Powers Office when he was secretary
n state. the spot where Goebel fell and
/he nature Of the wound
REATTYNILLE. KY Nov. 2e.--B.
Fulton French. accused OF completely
s the assassination of James B. Mar
tum, has been acquitted.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-11-30
REPUBLICANS
To CONFER
ON BILL
Financial Measure
to Be Discussed
by Leaders
Aidrich Seeks Agreement
on Currency Legislation
Four Propositions
for Solving the
Problem
Central Bank and Issue
of Circulation Favored
Central Bank and Issue
of Circulation Favored
BY Ira E. Bennett
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL
WASHINGTON, Nov. %.
Senator Aldrich, chairman Of
the finance comrnitte, will
reach Washington tomorrow
and will Immediately go into
with republican
leaders in the house and SEN
ate on proposed currency leg
islation. 1t is thought there
will be considerable conferring
before an agreement is reached
permitting the passage Of a bill.
1t is the hope Of the adninis-
tration and the republican lead
ers in congress that the general
terms of a bill can be tentatively
agreed upon, so that when the
measure comes irto congress it
may bid fair to receive the
support of republicans in both houses
as party measure and regard
less of individual opinions and
presudices. This hope is at present
but tender bud. and there are those
around the capitol who think it is
destined to experience some chilling
frosts before it blossoms.
There are four general propositions
for solving the currency problem. each
of which has it's advocates. And the
pride of opinion when 1t comes to the
financial question is simply something
amazing. It beats religious prejudice
all hollow and is pretty near as serious
as the prohibition question These four
propositions are. briefly. as follows:
The creation OF a central bank OF
issue; a central organization OF exist
ing banks; the issuance OF additional
circulation against securities other than
United States bonds; the issuance OF
circulation upon general assets secured
by a guaranteed fund.
In addition TO these thersNis a host
of weird financial propositions. more
or less populistic In nature There is
a desire among republicans to maks
it a party question so as to derive
credit in the next campaign.
Senator Allison was inclined to be
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-11-30
A. Hart Mckee Will
Air Great Scandal
Accuses Wife and an American
and Declares His Right TO
Child Will Be Upheld
SPECIAL CABLE TO THE CALL

PARIS. Nov. 29-A Hart Mckee.
when seen today at % Quai dorsay,
looked weary and worn as he carried
his child in his arms Even careful
grooming could not conceal the ravages
of mental suffering. The gorgeous
ground floor of the. apartments where
he is living belong to an Italian friend
Prince Albiata. Every day Mckee
visits his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sellers
Mckee. who are staying at the hotel
Ritz.
m. Labori, my counsel told me to
keep my mouth shut said Mckee. in
reply to a question by a newspaper
correspondent. Look at this fine baby.
boy
Your father in law Governor Bax-
ter, says that you are tho worst. man
in France"
did hec He said even worse. He
said that was the worst criminal in
three countries-Tm not sure that he
did not say in three continents. Baxter
talks too much. I am told that he is
talking all the time, like garrulous
old woman. Even some of the news
paper correspondents, compassionating
his weakness, have advised him 70
stop. I am suing him for libel.
Had he held his, tongue and acted
like a gentleman I would have let him
have his way without opposition. AS
1t Is am going to make a strenuous
defense, and there will be the biggest
scandal of the century; I-know none to
equal it. But Baxter has only himself
to blame. In self-defense man has
to use the weapons at his disposal 1t
seems certain that scandal must
come and 1t is just as well to let the
whole truth be known
do you refer to the American who
used to go motoring with Mrs Nc
Kee?'
More taau that. I have the child
and the courts will confirm in me it's
custody. Everybody knows what that
means.
is 1t true that Mrs. Mckee turned
you out of your house,"
TT is. + had to leave our fat in the
Rue Alfred Daubigny and also our
chateau. Fortunately my friend, Prince
Alblata. took me I'm and for some time
will live here
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-11-30
FLORENCE GOLDFIELD
DECLARES A DIVIDEND
Ten Cents Share Will Be Paid
on Mining Stock January 2,
II Is Announced

GOLDFIELD. New. Nov. 2s.-The
Florence Godield mining company de-
clared a dividend of 10 cents "a share
today on its outstanding stock, pay
able January 2. The company is cap
italized at s1,25o,ooo, with 100000
unissued in the treasury. The amount
to be distributed is s1o5,oo0
This is the first dividend, although
the company has long had a big treas
ury. it being the companx's policy
to build and pay for a large mill, de-
velop all mining tonnage and have a
good reserve before paying dividends.
TIE s250.0o0 mill is nearly completed
and paid for and there is still over
half a million in the treasury.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-11-30
FAMOUS WOMAN DECORATED

LONDON. Nov. 3s.-Florence sNightin-
gale, the English philanthropfst has
been decorated with the order of merit
by King Edward. She is the first
woman to receive this distinguished
honor. which up to the present time
has been bestowed only upon 19 men.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-11-30
Senator Declines to Be
Eliminated From Poll
tics In Ohio
POINTS IN DISPUTE
Says Country Is With Him
on Rate Bill, Statehood
and Brownsville Riot
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO TIE CALL


WASHINGTON. Nov. 2o.-In the
long hist OF recent attacks on the ad-
ministration none is likely to attract
so much attention as the letter made
public tonight by Senator Foraker of
Ohio, in which he voluntarily retires
as q candidate for United States sena-
tor from Ohio. declares himself can
didste for the nomination for presi-
dent and places on the shoulders Of
the administration e share of the
responsibility for the recent financial
disturbance. This action of Senator
Foraker marks a distinct phase cf the
great contest by President Roosevelt
and his friends to nominate Secretary
Taft or some other friend whom the
president viii select 1t raises the issue
fairly between Roosevelt and Taft on
one side and senator Foraker and those
who DO not believe in continuance
Of the domination OF the president on
the other
DELEGATES BN DIRECT PRIMARY
Foraker announces that he viii ask
the republican state committee Of Ohio
70 provide for the election of delegates
TO the next national convention at di-
rect primary
Foraker's announcements comes in the
form Of . letter to Conrad J. Matteru.
vice president or the advisory
and executive committee Of the
league OF republican clubs oe
Ohio. This committee, with IS out of
los members present. voted unanimous
'ly TO support Foraker both for senator
and for president and denounced the
attempt OF the federal administration
to eliminate" him from Ohio politics
Senator Foraker discusses the three
points Of difference between himself
and the president He says he believes
The country is with him in the Browns
vile riot matter and the opposition to
ioint statehood. which are two of the
. points. Then he discusses railroad rate
legislation, the third point OF difference.
RATE BILL AND DEPRESSION
The senator says one Of his predic-
AASA.e az AAtcAl me pdnSeSe OF the rate
bill would weaken the confidence OF
Investors in railroad securities and per-
hsps cause serious business disaster
This, he holds has come 20 pass and
the authors OF that legislation cannot
escape their share of responsibility for
contributing TO the present business
depression.
Foraker fatty declared against any
present or prospective tariff changes
and makes q strong point in alluding
to the tendency to amend the constitu-
ton by judicial decision to suit new
conditions, which IS regarded as a
criticism OF President Roosevelts s
speech in St. Louis in October.
Referring to the attitude Of the Ohio
republican league. Foraker says:
= want 10 say that far beyond any
thing personal 10 myself I am graft
hed BY the action taken, because It IS a
rat rebuke TO the suggestion that the
once OF United States senator is to be
stripped Of ali the honor attached to 1t
by making fits incumbent mere agent
20 register the DEGREES OF somebody
else
This somebody else" means the
! president
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-11-30
Impertinent Question No. II
"Whaf's the Matter With Teddy7"

For the most original wittiest to this ques
ton and the briefer the better-The Call will pay
FIVE DOLLARS. For the next five answers
The Call will pay ONE DOLLAR each. Prize
winning answers will be printed next Wednesday
and checks mailed to the winners at Make
your answer short and address 1t to
IMPERTINENT QUESTIONS,
THE CALL
winning Answers ~WAs Ea.ss.ar E.s.
TO J. c. street
Tell me and keep tHe five.
Because too of his friends telling him how
m
g.
That's nice question o ask al old msidl
has
A F. Ross
I'm bronco A amt
r.. b res
She unexpected
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-11-30
INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
NEWS TODAY
TELEPHONE KEARNY se
SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 50. 1901
WEArHER CoNDITIoNs
NEWS TODAY

YESTERDAY-Nor wind: clear maxi
mum temperature Sc; minimum. so.
FORECAST FOR ToDAY-Fsir; light east
winds. rage IL
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-11-30
SUBURBAN

Alameda county officials hsmpered IN their
public expenditures by vsgaries of the state
law. Page 4
DR.. Jessie B. Conway frigbtens burglar from
her house by screaming. Page 4
Through use OF anatomical chart thc passer of
spurious checks IN Oakland is identified as man
wanted in eastern cities. Page 4
Question Of application Of freeholders' charter
sgitstes Palo Alto citizens. Page II
D. ". Martin, San Rafael produce merchant,
sued under the game laws. Page IL
Early risers IN Oakland are startled by bril-
liant meteor. Page 4
Daniel Donovan mistaken for burglar. is shot
hy his friend, Edward Davis. in Contra Costa
county. Page 4
Professor Il. s. Jennings makes report on
some interesting experiments with the starhsb,
lowest Of animals. Page 4
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-11-30
SPORTS

Fruitrsle handicap is the feature Of good
Saturdays card at Emeryrille. Page 10
7. II. WBlisms' Perjuicio reduces California
record for six furlopgs 10 LII 40. Page 10
J. f. Csssen Of San Francisco wins Thiele
tennis trophy in Stanford tournament. Page 10
Artinerymen IN annual race provide novel fen
ture at BeuBing track Page 10
Automobile dealers report the FIRST sales since
the beginning Of money stringency. Page III
Owners OF Blackburn make killing at New
Orleans when be wins at 20 10 l. Page 10
cvclist waible Of San Jose beats F. IT. Ne
Lsughlin in q match race on the Pavilion
'saucer'' track. Page II
Manager Tom McCsrey Of Los Angeles is O. st
30 bid for proposed Attell-Morsn fight. Page 10
MARINE
HarboF commissioners order contractor Who
took raft Of state piles to replace property and
threaten criminal prosecution Of similar mistakes
in future. Page IL
SOCIAL
Borel-cottop Wedding at The BoreI home in san
Msteo on "Wednesday next WIN be quiet
event. Page 8
LABOR
Labor council invited to join Greater ssu
Francisco Increment. Page 9
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-11-30
MARINE
SOCIAL

Labor council invited to JON Greater san
Francisco increment. Page
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EDITORIAL

Mr.. Hearst stu nursing grievance. Page s
The money situs tion relieved. Page s
knocking the stufhng out Of Bryan Page 6
Up 10 the attorney general. Page s
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-11-30
COAST
FOREIGN

A. Hart Mckee accuses wife and American,
saying that be viii reveal greatest scandal Of
century aud declares that courts will uphold his
lMcKee's) right to child. Page 1
Herr Bebel, socialist leader in the Reichstae.
says crisis is at haud iu Germany and scores
vicious practices Of army officers. Page 8
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-11-30

ContInued % Psge :, Column .
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-11-30

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Huabaudf~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-10

secure the Academy for the district, ana
success at length rewarded his efforts.
About six years ago he arranged for
conference Of certain trustees Of the
academy with the members of the dis.
trict board, the result OF which was that
the trustees agreed to turn the building
over to the district, provided 1t be used
az Il high school, and that it be kept III
thorough repair during such time as 1t
should be devoted to this purpose.
1t was at once opened to the children
OF the district and county, an ungraded
school of about twenty pupils from Sears
Hill, then Il suburb of Stanton, forft-
Ing the neucleus OF the future high
school, The growth of the school has
been almost phenomenal. During the
present session six teachers have been
in charge Of its various departments ami
over two hundred pupils have been en-
rolled. Many others would have been
glad to enter but for lack Of seating ca
racity The popularity and success OF
the school may be attributed to three
causes:
trict being the first school established
within it's limits In which Capitalization
\ and thorough grading were carried Into
| effect.
Q. 1t has been constantly sustained and
supported by members Of the distrlc:
| board, who have spared neither money
I nor effort to upbui!d and perfect each
| Of It's departments.
/ g. The teachers are enthusiastic, en-
1 crgenc and thoroughly fitted for their
duties. A number of them have had no--
NAL and college training, and have made
/ special study of their respective lines
Of work They are aiso excellent dis
| cpiinarians each teacher holding herself
responsible for the conduct and attain
ments OF her pupils, thereby greatly
! minimizing the labor and responsibility
j OF governing the school as whole
4 In view Of the splendid results achieved
/ by this excellent school and OF the de-
ciaed influence 1t has eXcrted In Great
ing a desire for good graded schools
throughout the county. 1t Is not sur
prising that Mr.. Todd is exceeding prou'
Of his "pet hobby or that Superinter
, dent Peale and the members of the schot
board sometimes jolsingly accuse him Q
!; continually carrying the Beverly Mnno
Academy around on his back" and q
. be.ng inclined to sound Its spraises on q
trust that the future holds sti
, brighter prospects for the dear old sehoo
Z and that Its good friend. Mr. Todd, ma
r I live to see 1t repay a hundredfoid All ~
cnre and solicitude in its behalf.
g A BEVERLY MANOR TEAcH 1I.l
!, Stanton, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-10
ORGANIZE TEACHERS
IN EVERY COUNTY

Mr.. II. B. Fitzpatrick, President OF 1
the State Teachers Association has is
sued an interesting pamphlet giving |
the officers of the association and out
lining the work of the organization.
This Is the information given:
Officers of Virginia State Teachers
Association
President. L. b. Fitzpatrick Gate
City; Secretary, j. II. Binford, Rich
mond: Treasurer. n. p. Painter, Roa-
noke.
vice-Presidents by Congressional
Districts
flames G.. Mock, Parkley; 2-Jos.
ner, Richmond; a. D. Jennings Sipe,
Waverly; 5-6-Edgar Sydenstricker,
Lynchburg, 7--Ormond Stone, Char
lottesville: s-J. D. Harris, Warrenton;
9---R. II. Sheppe, Big Stone Gap; 10
j. G. Jeter, Covington.
Outline of Work for 1907.
/. To organize strong county assoc
| citation in every county of the State
! unorganized, with membership in the
State Association.
| 2. To organize local associations with
| membership in the county association
! or State Association
8. To organize city associations with
| membership In the State Association.
4. To organize associations in the
faculties of our colleges and UNIVERSE
ties with membership In State Asso-
/! citation.
/ 5. To hold OSTRICH convention In
every Congressional District.
/ 6. To cooperate In the formation of
citizens leagues. We believe that these
4 leagues will supplement- work materi-
ally.
Extracts from Superintendent
Pulliam's Address.
What has the state Teachers Asso-
citation done for the teacherY
l. 1t has built up professional
esprit de corps and cooperation amons
the teachers.
n g. 1t has exhibited to the State the
splendid personnel Of the teaching body
OF Virginia, and has won the admira
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-10

Here chapel exercises and all enter
tainments given by the school are held.
The furnace room, which contains
the heating apparatus, Is located in The
basement near the back Vi the house.
a very pretty porch extends across
the front and the structure is painted
gray, with green trimmings and red
sashcs. The work of clearing UP the
grounds progresses as rapidly as the
weather will permit. basketball
ground and a tennis court are to be
made to the east of the building.
The following faculty have been pa
tient and earnest workers In and for
the interests of the school for many
years: Mr.. w. S. Dabney. principal;
Miss Mamie M. Hill assistant; Miss
Ella w. Farrar, intermediate grades;
Miss Willie T.. Hickok, primary: Miss
Annie J.. Tarrar, teacher of music
The present enrolment is over 100
| the best for several years. Three years
high school work are done, and in May
of this year there will be four gradu-
] ates and two post graduates.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-10

The library is usually regarded as
city institution, and country districts
scem to be entirely outside their
sphcrc OF influence. Even Mi Car
negie having supplied NIL the Cities
applying. has had to turn TO otiicr
methods of disposing OF his surplus
But it is practicable for every com
munity in the country 70 nave a soou
working library, either by public taxa
ton. public subscription, or private
philanthrophy. The same amounts
spent on city libraries would accom-
plish far more in the country where
a few books would be much read.
In connection with every country
school, no matter how small there
should be established small library
OF $50 to 200 volumes 1t should con-
tain primers of all the sciences an
OF all useful arts, trades and busi-
nesscs, so far as there exist compen-
dious handbooks. 1t should contain
short hostories OF all nations with a
few Of the cheap standard histories
In large bulk, all chosen for their good
and Interesting style, 1t should also
contain good boo. or two on ny
glenlc medicine. a legal manual or two
with the code and statutes of the state
and small selection of non sectarian
religious and devotional books, noted
for their style and elevated language.
This standard country library should
have book on the popular prlncl-
pies OF education. copy OF BOOKS
and Reading" and catalog or tha
model. library of the American Library
Association, to guide one In his pur-
chase OF supplemental books for MS
own library; but 1t should contain NJ
fiction and no poetry
A dictionary would be necessary, ant
cyclopedia desirable, il 1t could bf
afforded.
This library should be supplied will
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-10
Especial to The Tlmes-pispatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
SCOTTSVILLE, VA. March 9.-Iike
the city which is set on a hill the high
school building at Scottsvlle cannot be
hid From the height upon which 1T
is situated, 1t looks down benlgnly upon
the town, guarding as 1T does, in It's
fostering care of the children, the flu
ture welfare of the place. rhe big bell
in the tower can be heard for miles
around, morning. noon and afternoon.
This building was erected at cost of
about $4,000 and has probably $500
worth OF equipments, besides a piano
Its entire dimensions are GSx40 feet.
The ground floor has four rooms, each
24x20 feet, and hall 40x20 two rooms
being on each side of this. At the
front entrance Is a cloakroom on either
side. 12x6, leaving vcstibule 12x$ at
the front end OF the hall proper The
first floor has ten-foot ceiling, and
the assembly hall Is twelve feet in
height. From the windows Of this as
sembly hall one can get a magnlfi-
cent view Of the surrounding country.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-10
A COUNTRY LIBRARY.

the nearest daily newspaper, and the
leading state daily, the, leading agri-
the literary Digest" Or Review
of Reviews" and the Worlds Work"
but no great stack OF the useless anu
foolish periodicals; and especially none
OF the magazines" devoted to stores
and hack stun turned out by the
''magazine writer's
The teacher Of the district school
should have charge OF this library In
term time, and then the district school
officer should have charge and see TO
1t that the library was accessible at
some stated time--for instance, Satur-
day afternoons--once Vice. for tax
ing out and rechanging books, me
library should be provided with Sec
tIonal book cases to fit any SCHOOL
house and allow for growth.
With the proper business manage
ment by some publisher. some philan-
thropic provider of libraries, or even
by the authorities Of few States.
working together, these libraries could
be provided all ready for Nhipment at
surprisingly small prices.
In the present state Of public opin-
ion, 1t Is believed that publisher
could obtain extensive sales of such
| libraries by advertising and aiding anc
promoting public subscriptions once
| started, thousands of communities
would vie with each other In obtain
ing these libraries at their own en-
pense and hundreds of local men OF
| means would gladly give such libra
| ries to their neighborhood.
The technical department. o. these
| country libraries could be mucf
strengthened IL some Interested person
| would write to business concerns TO
| the useful handbooks distributed reel
to advertise various products and ma
chimes; and such libraries would b.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-10
More Cigarettes Than Ever.

For number of years past we have
had n violent popular agitation against
cigarettes, and many States have
thought 1t desirable to enact strenu-
Gus legislation as to their manufac-
ture sale, and use. How Intellectual all
this has been may be inferred from
the report that the sale of oigarattes
in the United states in 1905 exceeded
that Of the preceding year by $751;
900 900. This makes record In tho
sale OF these articles. There was also
an Increase of about a million pounds
IN the importations Of Turkish tobacco
largely used in cigarette making
louisville Courier journal.