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The San Francisco call., 1908-05-19
Victory Frees Party in
State From Bosses
Bell Exuffs Over Outcome OF
His Fight for Political Purity
in the Democracy
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

SPECIAL DISPATCH TO TIE CALL
FRESNO. May is.-Fresh from the
political fray in which he today won
complete victory over Gavin McNab by
securing from the champion of the or
ganization forces the control Of the
democratic state convention. Theodore
A. Bell declared himself the opponent
of bossism in democratic politics and
the exponent OF the highest ideals OF
party purity
The victory achieved today" said
Bell, means that the democratic party
in California is freed from the control
OF any particular individual or any
bonded interest and that from now on
the party viii be run by Itself and
for the best Interests of the state and
nation at large. The battle has been
fought for political freedom and 1t has
been fairly ard honorably won De-
rnocracy in California stands only for
the good OF the state and the good
of the nation. and IL is now in a posi-
ton TO advance along clean aggres-
sive lines.
FIGHT FOR PURITY ALONE
Il do not ike TO look upon this as
a McNab and anti-McNab fight. Wher-
ever the events Of today have reflected
upon an individual or any faction OF
the party, that reflection has been
purely incidental. The issue has been
an issue of political cleanliness and
not an attack against any man or group
of men / do not charge that Mr.
McNab is controlled by corporate in
terests or that his policy has been
dictated by the Southern Pacific
Our fight, however. was TO put the
control OF the party in California into
the hands OF men known beyond ques-
ton TO be advocates of free govern
ment. by and for the people. If it is
true that the party has been dominated
in any degree by corporations. then
our victory is a double achievement
III. on the other hand. no such ques-
tion is TO be considered. We have only
made doubly sure OF the matter and
no person has been injured
MEN PLEDGED TO POLICY
.sThe candidates who have been ad-
vanced here today, and in whose be-
half we have made this fight. are men
nledged to a firm policy, no matter
whom the carrying out OF this policy
may hurt, or where the ak may fall
The fight has been made and won with
ont reference TO individuals or TO
factions and with the single object in
view of building up sound principles
OF government
.sMx one ambition is to build up in
this state a party that viii pursue a
strong aggressive. Affirmative policy,
that will be sound. clean and pure, and
+ba+ ,xill save California forever from,
~,ar,,sna control The beginning has
paar made. and now It's upon the
democratic party that we must rely
TO save the state
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-19
THREE STORY BUILDING
Is 70 INCHES WIDE
Reno Man Puts Up a Shoe
Store That Breaks All
Narrow Records
SPECIAL DISPATCH 10 THE CALL

RENO. New. May ls--HigfI prices for
r-o,nd space in the commercial district
IF Reno have resulted in the construc-
zion Of the narrowest building for its
height in the United States. III. G.
Gordon has put up three story struc-
trre with q base Of g inches Through
The narrow entrance Gordon soueezes
his way every morning and climbs two
f,;ghts Of stairs 70 the top. where he
-1rsirs shoes on the second f7oor he
has placed his stock and on the ground
noar only customers who are slim
encuFh to get In are allowed to trans
act business.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-19
HETCH HETCHY PROJECT
IS DELAYED A Will r
Transfer of Necessary Lands
Cannot Be Made Before
Congress Adiourns

WASHINGTON. Nay ls-Because of
the anticipated adjournment % con
greSS next Saturday il wiii probablv
be Impossible 10 secure bearing "a
the present session upon THE Kahn
resolution providing for the exchange
g the government Of lands 81 Yosemite
for lands needed for the Hetch Hetchy
project
Representatives Kahn and Hayes ap-
reared before the public land commit
ter TO-DAY 20 urEe a hearing. but there
viii probably be no further committee
meeting this session
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-19
DUKE SENDS BROTHER TO
ASK MISS ELkINS' HAND
Wedding to Take Place After
Abruzzi Is Made Rear
Admiral
SPECIAL CABLE 10 THE CALL

ROME. May Is.-Frorn person at
tached TO the court IL is authorifatively
learned that the count OF Turin is on
the way 10 Washington TO ask formally
for the hand Of Miss EIkins on behalf
OF his brother, the duke OF Abruzzi.
and that the marriage is likely to be
celebrated IN America The date has
not been fixed. but II is expected to be
in the fall. after the duke has been
promoted TO rear admiral.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-19
Gavin Mb Goes to Defeat Under Onslaught Of Bell al Fresno

State Senator B. Sanford (upper rght who was elected
chairman of convention Gavin McNab (to
LETT Theodore Bell heads of opposing factions whose
clash resulted in overwhelming victory for Bell whose slogan
party purity.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-19
INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
NEWS TO-DAY
TELEPHONE KEARNY SO
TUESDAY. NAY 1s. 1895
WEATHER CONDITIONS

YEsTERDAY-CIoady; west wind; maximum
temperature 5S; minimum. -
FORECAST FOR ToDAY-Fair; light south
wind. cksngtng 70 fresh west Page 10
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-19
Napa Democrat Leads His Party TO
Victory With Purity Battle Cry
Mere Suspicion Of Herrin Taint Proves the UndOing
Of Former Boss, Whose Delegations Desert Him
Special Dispatch to The Cali

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The San Francisco call., 1908-05-19

FRESNO, May l8Ihe towering hgue Of Gavin McNab in
the democratic party OF California bent humility OF
crushing defeat the today The
the OF for 10 years with
absolute made bite the dust and Theodore A. Bell
aggressive young
give trouncing enthusiastically made the pars leader for
Shortly before
abect Withdrawing Mayor A. C. Harper the
the Craftsmanship and allowing the antorganization
forces elect of
ac
the him OF
made. a
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-19
LABOR
MARINE

spoedy barkentiae Jane + stanford ourstrsps
eight colliers in race from Newcastle. Arr
fraiia- Page 10
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-19
EDITORIAL

.-Smokeless Sin-- Page s
lss company book keeping Page 9
= message FROM The Pselnr- Page
1he Taft boom prevails. Page
FLEET
Officers of torpedo dotilIz are entertained vita
dance st Sacramento whfIe men o. crews raee
ou river Page
Atlantic sect under Admiral sPery de
paris ~ northern Esters while thousands
look On Page
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-19
EASTERN
FOREIGN

japanese ministerial party falls 70 secure sbss
lute majority in diet IN recent elections bat vii
control through pledged members- Page /
Duke of Abruzz sends brother 10 ask for
mslly fo- Miss EIkins' hand; wedding may tzks
place next fall Page i
Prince De ssgsa and Madame Gould prevented
from an Immediate marriage only by eircum
stances. Page 4
British butchers fear Armour Co. win star,
- - IL 49,. sr r-rln-d pa.a 4
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-19
SUBURBAN

Three thugs hest cid nan. bat are frightened
Sway before robbery is committed Page 4
Protest fails 70 deter Fsbiols hospital sssocis-
tion from accepting gate receipts Of Eneryville
derby dEy. Page 4
Three elopements IN two weeks Of drug store
girls makes new record Page 4
Victim Of shooting Al DrBids' picnic dies aDt
SLAYER win face murder charge. Page 4
COAST
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-19
COAST

Reno shoe dealer puts up shop three stories
high and IS inches wide. Page i
LILY Hazard McCsus. daughter Of rear sd-
uirzl and Laeutensnt Dudley Wright Knox Of
the Nebraska are married at Santa Bar
bSrs- Page 8
Grand lodge of the Knights Of Pytbias of Cali
fo-aiz in session st Long Beach. Page 8
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-19

Hagenback's outdoor menagerie for
Wild animals Of ali kinds IS one OF the
most unique and picturesque spectacles in
the world A San Franciscan describes
Il in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-20
.CR|T|C|SE
UNCLE IKE
German Editors Decry His
charlottesville is too Old.
(From Milwaukee, JournaD

HE seems to incline too much tc
the Aldrich crowd"-''He is too old
HE does not represent the rank and
die OF the people of Wisconsin'-"He
belongs in the milliOnaire'S club
mot satisfied with his record in the
nate"-'He had no business coming
out again These are some of the
objections raised to the Marinette
man by publishers from all sections of
the State. Many declare these to be
the sentiments generally expressed in
their home districts.
These are some OF the criticisms of
Senator Isaac Stephenson made by
German editors of Wisconsin at their
annual convention in Sheboygan a few
days ago.
The sentiment against the candidacy
of Mr.. Stephenson was practically I'M
apimous. 1t was generally said, too,
that this seemed to be the prevailing
sentiment, so far as the speakers had
heard any sentiment expressed in
their home districts. But compare
lively little had been heard about the
Senatorship contest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-20

left for visit with friends at Irm
Junction yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Whitney and MI
and Mrs. A. G. Miller left for a week
outing at the Dells yesterday.
Mrs. T. E. Mullen and children lief
for Cranmoor yesterday to visit will
friends.
| Clarence Christensen left for Loya
| Wednesday, to visit his sister and
brother.
Dist. Atty. Andrews returned to his
home at Marshfield, after spending
several days on business in our city.
Mrs. Guy Babcock and sons return.
ed home Tuesday evening from Kau-
kama, where they have been visiting
with her parents and relatives.
Mrs. Mary Kelley of Marshfeld,
who has been visiting her daughter
Mrs. G. NJ. B0les during the past week
departed for her home yesterday.
Mrs. W. j. Fisher who has been
visiting friends at Wild Rose during
the past week returned to Ter home
yesterday.
Miss Marie Leffelwell of Heaford
Junction who has been the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Forraud for several days
left for her home yesterday morning.
Miss Lin Corriveau, who has been
employed in the }. T. Schumacher
Dept. Store for some time left for her
home at Minocqua yesterday.
Mrs. l. E. Dunaven who has been
visiting friends at Kilbourn and at
Winona, MINI. for several weeks re-
turned home Monday evening.
w. E. Wheelan left for an extended
visit at Star Lake yesterday. Will is
victim of the dreaded hay fever and
has gone North to the lakes for health
and recuperation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Christensen of
Plaintield who have been visiting
their son A. E. Christensen Of this
city during the past week, left for
Rudolph yesterday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Al Voss and family are
back from their two weeks visit with
relatives in Fond dn Lac and Madison.
They report a pleasant visit at both
places.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. McReynolds left
fo1 Madison yesterday toattend the an
nual camp meeting OF the Seventh
Day adventists, now in session in that
city.
Mrs. James Granger of Rudolph,
and Misses Ella and Nettie Forbes, of
Webster, North Dakota, were guests
of Mrs. Geo. Otto and family the fore
part of the week.
Nothing has been heard from Mr..
and Mrs. A. P. Hirzy for one month
and therefore it is believed that they
are on their way home and will prob
ably reach here by the first of Septem-
Der.
Mrs. Abbie Rogers of Independence,
Iowa. who has been spending several
weeks at the Chain O. Lakes, Wa1pa-
ca, stopped on her way home for
short visit with Mrs. A. w. Rumsey
who accompanied her on as far as
Tomah on her homeward journey.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-20
NOTICE TO BIDDERS.

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids covering the digging and laying
of a six inch water main in City of
Grand Rapids as follows, towiu:-COm-
mencing at the intersection of Fourth
Avenue North and Fremont Street
running thence North two ~ blocks
on Fourth Avenue, thence West two
~ blocks on Grant Street, according
to plans and specifications on file in
the City Clerks office: the pipe, spec
ial castings, valves and boxes and by.
drantS will be furnished by the City.
Envelopes containing such bids
shall be marked digging and laying
of Water main" and mailed to Frank
P0mainville, Chairman of Board OF
Public Works.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a
Certified Check in amount equal tC
five per cent of the bid
Bids will be received until twelve
O'Clock noon on the 10Th day Of Aug
ust, A. D. 1908. Said bids will be
opened and contract let at the office
of Frank Pomainville, Chairman of
the Board of Public Works at two
O'Clock p. NJ. on the Doth day of Aug.
ust. A.. D. 1908,
The Board of Public Works reserves
the right to reject any or all bids.
Dated at Grand Rapids, Wisconsin,
this 10Th day of August, A. d. 1908.
FRANK PoMAINvILLE,
f. L. STEIB,
F. III. JACKSON,
g. M. HILL.
Board of Public Works
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-20

J. G. jacobson, now Of Clear Water,
Minnesota, returned Monday after
spending several days looking after
business interests 10 this city. He said
that on account Of the increased bust
ness at this end of the line he would
probably move his family here this
fall for the winter where they could
receive the benefit Of our excellent
spring water and our public schools two
very strong drawing cards in favor OF
Grand Rapids. Mr.. and Mrs. Jacobson
and family will be cordially received
back to this city where they have
many friends who were sorry to have
them leave here when they did.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs. ChaS Elwood of
Almond, and Mr.. and Mrs. ID. e. Brock
of Ceres, Allegheny county, New York,
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. III. W.
Lord few days last week. This
is Mr.. Brooks first visit to this
part of Wisconsin and he was astoundA
ed oyer the large acreage of potatoes
raised in Waupaca, Portage, Wausha-
ra, and Wood counties. We informed
him he was in the potatoe raising belt
of Wisconsin and must not be surprised
at anything he saw or heard. He
said that when he got back home and
told his neighbors that it was nothing
to see field of 100 acres into potatoes
they would say he was crazy. But its
true just the same.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Werle moved their
household goods Wednesday in their
new house just completed and ready
for their occupancy on Eighth street.
This is one of the many new homes
erected in this city this season. Her.
man Able had the contract of con-
Struction and did nice job that re-
fleets credit upon his workmanship.
The house is modern with all the
latest appointments and conveniences
and that Mr.. and Mrs. Werle and
family will enjoy it to their fullest
extent is the wish OF their friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-20

We were given pleasant surprise
last week when Thomas f. Girls valid,
of COvina, California, called upon us.
He said he had been away from Grand
Rapids 80 years leaving here with his
family in April 1879 and has never
been back since. He and his wife were
at the Dixon Hotel and were ca ling
upon few of their friends and their
old time acquaintance, They built
and used to live in the house now
owned and occupied by Geo. w. Paul
us. They are very much pleased over
the great improvement they see in
Grand Rapids and can find only few
old land marks. They left Saturday
noon for Kilbourn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-20

Will am Fl. HattOn was in the city
Tuesday and while here attended the
Potato Growers Association at the
court house and addressed them on
invitation. Mr.. Hatton, is one of
those men who makes no pretensions
yet he makes friends wherever he goes.
He is in good spirits doing what he
can to impress the people with the
fact that his selection for United
States Senator at the primaries on
September LIST would be the proper
thing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-20
Deafness Cannot be Cured.

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear. There
is only one way to cure deafness, and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an inflamed condition of the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube
When this tube is inflamed you have a
rumblIng sound or imperfect hearing, and
when 1t is entirely closed, deafness is the
result, and unless the inflammation can be
taen out and this. tube restored to its
normal condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out OF ten are caused by
catarrh, which is nothing but an inflamed
condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF deafness Caused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
Send for circulars free
F. ]. CHENEY 80, Toledo, o.
Sold by all ruggists, sc.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-20

Rudolph Voigt, who owns farm
on the Plover road, is very sick with
dropSy and for his better treatment
the family have moved into the old
Courtney house on Franklin street in
the first ward. where it will be more
convenient for his family physician to
treat him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-20
season and will De the means of max.
ing many little hearts happy.

From letter received from W. G.
Corcoran at Fargo n. ID. he says that
The Call, a newspaper published in
that city, denies the statement that
the State is overrun by laborers.
Contractor Kennedy says demand for
laborers Will be great during the har-
vest time and that 10000 men can
find employment in North Dakota
alone. However we find from news
paper articles that there are two
sides to this question.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-20

MIR. and Mrs. Richard Scheibe, for
merly of NekooSa have moved to this
city and now occupy a residence at go
18th st. n. Mr.. Schiebe's principal
object in moving to our city was to
enable his children to avail them
selves of the benefit of our excellent
public schools.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Eunice Steen enter
tanned at six O'Clock dinner Monday
evening. in honor of Mr.. and Mrs.
Steen Hagen from Mansfield, South
Dakota. MIR. Hagen is brother of
Mrs. Oliver Dudley who resides at PIP
Fourth Ave. North.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-20

William H. Hatton, candidate fol-
United States Senator before the Re.
publican primaries on September 1st,
arrived in this city Thursday evening
from La Crosse and bas been meeting
his old time friends and making the
acquaintance of others. Ex-senator
III. G. Wipperman, an old acquaintance
of his and a colleague in Uhes State
Senate presented him to the business
men of Grand Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-20

The attention of voters is called to
the fact that on primary day, Sept. l,
each voter in addition to voting for
party candidates is given the opport-
unity to write in the space on the tick
ct provided for that purpose the names
of not to exceed three qualified elect
OrS of his town or ward for members
of his party committee. The three
receiving the largest vote are to consti-
tute such committee, and the one
who receives the highest vote will be
member of the county committee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-20

From letter just received from
Harry J, Miller, who has located for
the present at Davenport, North
Dakota, he says the crops are looking
fine in that section and the wheat
has not been affected with the rust as
it has in some other localities.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-20

Fred G. Johnson, of Sigel, departed
Monday, Aug. 10, for the west, bound
for Oneida, S. D., where he accepts a
position as teacher. He is only one of
the many teachers who are leaving this
section for the advantages Of the I'M
limited possibilities of the west.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-20

John B. Polujynski, the polish cor
respondent of Francis e. McGovern,
the republican candidate for U. S.
senator, was in the city in the interests
of his candidacy. This office &C
knowledges social call and we have
the highest opinion and respect for
his candidate and if our favorite, VIM.
I'll. Hatton, can't win the toga we
hope MIR. McGovern may, as he would
be our second choice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-20

We will consider it a special favor if
you will call up the WOoD COUNTY
REPORTER printing office by telephone
and give US any item of news that you
know will be pleasant reading for
somebody. 1t makes no difference to
US whether you are a subscriber or not,
we want the news, and want it every
day. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-20

Frank Carey, for sixteen years ira
Yelling manager and collector for the
D. G. Burdock House Furnishing Co.
of Oshkosh resigned his position with
the above firm and has accepted a
position as travelling salesman for the
Reiland Packing Co. of this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-20

Isaiah Mulkins, was arrested Mon
day for drunkenness and disorder
ly behavior, and brought before just
ice Pomainville. who fined him s. and
costs amounting to $500 which he
promptly paid.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-20

Joseph LaMadeline fell Sunda.
afternoon while entering the back
door of his daughters house in Por
Edwards and received a severe jar
He was lucky in not breaking any
bones as he fell full length upon the
floor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-20
Rev. Cen u Dewey who has. heen

Rev. Geo. E. Dewey who has |. been
in Grant County for eleven weeks con-
Quoting Evangelistic meetings return
ed to this city Friday evening Rev.
Dewey drove the entire distance with
a horse and rig, making the trip of $50
miles in exactly three days and three
hours.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-20

Bert Austin was arrested Tuesday
by Chief of Police Garihee for being
drunk and insulting in his personal
conduct He is on the black list and
where he secured his liquor is being
investigated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-20

Seth Jones entertained the camp
ing party that went to Minocqua, to
a six O'Clock dinner Saturday evening
in honor of Miss McGivern, of Fond
du Lac, and Miss Ella Denis, of
Joliet. Ill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-20

The Baseball game between the
business and professional men SEIZED
uled for Wednesday afternoon, has
been postponed until next Friday
afternoon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-20
Candidate for Sheriff.

Having been urged by many of my
friends 10 this county to become a
candidate for sheriff on the Republic
can ticket, 1 have consented and il
nominated and elected will perform
the duties of said office to the best OF
my ability. James Mclaughlin,
If Babcock, Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Arms attended
the 37th annual reunion of the Arms
family held in Ann Arbor, Mich,
Friday, Aug. 14th. They will also
visit at Lansing and Decatur, the
formers bOyhOod home.