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The San Francisco call., 1908-10-10
GIRL SHOT ON EVE
Of Her MARRIAGE
Mystery Surrounds Murder OF
Ora Lee, Who Is Found
by Roadside

WADSWORTH, o., Oct. 9.-With un-
usual energy the police authorities to-
night are endeavoring to unravel the
mystery OF the murder OF Ora Lee. 21
years of age, handsome factory girl,
whose body. pierced by two bullets.
was found early today on the road be-
tween Wadsworth and the hamlet of
Custard Hook.
Guy Rasor, the man whom Miss Lee
was to have married tomorrow, is de-
tanned by the sheriff pending develop
ments OF the police investigation Rasor
denies all knowledge of the tragedy.
and in support of his denial exhibits a
marriage license procured at Wooster
yesterday.
The body of the young woman was
found by Charles Rasor. a cousin OF
Guy Rasor, as he passed along the
road in the early hours OF the day.
The principal clew that led to the
detention of Guy Rasor is the fact that
along the road where the probable
murder was committed are plainly seen
the traces OF a horse with a missing
shoe.
An examination of the stables at the
Rasor home disclosed the fact that
one of Rasor's horses has a shoe miss
ing from one of its front feet Rasor
refuses any explanation concerning this
feature of the case He declares he
can prove an alibi.
Another police theory is that a rival
for the affections Of Miss Lee may have
shot the girl on learning OF her ap-
preaching marriage TO Rasor.
Miss Lee left Wadsworth last night
ostensibly TO prepare for her wedding.
When the body was found the hands
were folded over the breast and the
legs Strengthened out as If the corpse
had been carefully arranged after
death. The girls suitcase was on the
ground beside her. Her handbag was
still on her right wrist and in her left
hand she clutched a handkerchief.
There was no evidence of a struggle.
Rasor is apparently bowed with grief.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-10
GILLETT OPENS
REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN

SAN JOSE, Oct. 9.-The republican
campaign was formally opened for
santa Clara county at the Garden the
ater tonight at big mass meeting ad-
dressed by Governor James n. Gilett
and ex-Mayor W. r. Davis OF Oakland
Governor Gillett was introduced py
Chairman D. o. Druffel OF Santa Clara.
and in a telling address pointed out tbs
differences between a democratic and a
republican revision Of the tarin. calling
the attention of his hearers to the facT
that the tariff revision is the paramOeX
issue OF the campaign. He advised the
voters to stand for republican prtnci-
ples stating that their revision of the
tariff will be the peoples revision. and
admonished them that a democratic
overhauling would mean repairs in the
hands of the enemy.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-10
Patriotic Union Men

Don't think this is approved by all
union men, Thousands OF them are
citizens OF the best quality. but they are
in bad company and are most arbi-
trarily ruled by the managers in power.
These peaceable members look forward
to the time when the boycott. strike.
pieketing, fighting, spelling machinery,
cutting harness, stopping funerals,
blowing up workmen and homes. hate
of the most intense kind, slugging and
murder will stop and the present man
ayers, who lie about their peaceful
intentions while winking at and sup
porting the crimes. viii be replaced by
honest leaders who will conduct the
affairs OF honest workingmen in an
honest and lawful manner not preju-
dicial to the rights OF the common peo-
pie When labor contracts will be made
like other contracts without coercion.
threats or violence. when a builder can
safely agree upon the price OF brick.
lumber. glass. iron and labor in his
building, and the manufacturer can
safely agree to sell his machines or
other products in this or foreign cOun.
tries based upon certain and giveE
cost for material and labor, without
danger of ruin by violence and destruc-
tion OF his plant, and when communi-
ties OF citizens can depend upon the
steady running of the industrial estab-
lishments upon which such communities
depend for daily living-then. and only
then. will this labor warfare" cease
and the tremendous cost and harm to
the common man be done away with
Until that time 1t is manifestly the
interest Of every man not an interested
participator in the profits OF the Labor
Trust (and the common citizens out
number the others 40 TO u to work and
vote against every move OF the Labor
Trust to gain more power over the
citizens. That allowed, liberty OF the
common people will disappear. 1t is
time for the citizen to protect himself
at the polls. He can only do so by
putting down every class, either OF
capital or labor, seeking control OF the
affairs Of the public.
Communities must retain control OF
their own affairs free from the dictates
OF any class organization
In this campaign the Combination
Democratic Labor Trust party promises
special privilege and immunity from
law to the Labor Trust members when
they try to ride over the citizens: the
Republican platform promises the up
holding of the Peoples Courts and pro
lection for all the people. am neither
Democrat nor Republican. but only
speak word for the common people.
There's a Reason
c. W. POST. Battle Creek. Mich.
N. B.-Let the reader remember that
am In favor OF Trade Unions and these
plain statements are printed with the
hope that the impudent lawiess men
Of violent tendencies" will be replaced
by careful. honest. law respecting man
ayers who viii rescue the sacred name
OF Labor from the odium the present
managers have too often put upon It,
Until that time citizens must be alert to
protect themselves and their affairs
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-10
COLONEL STEWART
WILL BE RETIRED
Such Is Understanding of Re-
port to Be Made by Army
Board Today

WASHINGTON. Oct. 9.-The army re-
tiring board which has been fnvestigat-
Ing the condition of the health of
Colonel w F. Stewart concluded it's
work today, and while the result OF the
deliberations is not officially made
pubic. 1T is understood that the board
found Colonel Stewart to be so serious
iy afflicted with valvular disease Of the
neart as to incapacitate him for active
service in the army The finding which
mas been agreed upon will be reported
TO the secretary of war probably to-
morrow, and it is considered likely
that Colonel Stewards retirement by
the president will follow. If not re-
tired Colonel Stewart would still have
more than four years of active service.
In his statement Colonel Stewart
said that he had been In the habit of
taking horseback rides Of from 20 to
80 miles day for many years, until
his removal to Fort Grant a year ago;
he found at Fort Grant only one horse,
ana as that animal was a cripple he
was deprived of this opportunity for
exercise. While at Fort Grant how
ever, he had substituted walking for
riding.
DO You wish to retire?" asked Mr.
Latimer. the coloners counsel.
NO, replied Colonel Stewart, with
emphasis.
why do you wish to continue in the
serviee?" asked the lawyer
Because 1 have spent my life in the
army and am fond of the service" re-
Piled the colonel Il was born at a
military post, grew up on the from
tier, and when l became a man 1 en-
tered the army. 1 see no reason why I
should not be permitted to remain in
once until the arrival of the time for
my retirement, as fixed by law"
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-10
GIVES
TO CAMPAIGN FUND
Steel Magnate Contributes Sum
of $4,000 to Help Repnb-
Iican Committee in Fight

NEW YORK. Oct. 9.-The fact tha1
Andrew Carnegie has contributed wv
600 to the campaign fund OF the re-
publican national COMMITTEES was an
nounced today by state Chairman
woodruff Woodruff also announced
that Mrs. Russell Sage has contributed
81 600 to the same fund There nave
been no large contributions from In
dividuaIs. woodruff said. but small
sums are coming in from various
sources.
George r. sheldon. treasurer OF tne
national republican committee, when
asked about the contributions, decilneu
TO discuss them saying that ne Woui"
publish a list of all the contributions
made 10 the republican national cam
paign fund after the election.
An appeal for contributions or SoV
each from 10000 businessmen was Is
sued today by Treasurer Sheldon.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-10
Anti-InjunctiOn

What does anti-injunction mean?
1t means the enactment of new laws
to prevent the peoples courts from is
suing any order to stop men, known
to be intending to assault workmen or
destroy property. In other words tie
the hands of the courts and not allow
them to protect persons or property.
But the honest members of the con-
vention at Chicago hooted down this
attack on our courts and refused to
insert such plank in the platform,
asserting In place of it confidence in
the integrity of our courts and demand
ing that their present power to protect
the citizens be maintained; that was the
basis of the plank adopted.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-10
EDUCATIONAL WORK
MAY BE CONSOLIDATED
Important Matter Is Considered
at Conference of M. E.
Church South
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

SANTA ROSA, Oct. 9.-The feature of
the third days session of the Pacific
conference Of the Methodist Episcopal
church South was the appearance of a
committee consisting of Rev. George
w. White, d. D., pastor of the First
Methodist church, Oakland, and Rev
ii. B. Heacock. d. D., financial agent
Jose, both of the California Methodist
conference for the purpose of present
Ing the matter of a consolidation of
the educational work of the two or
ganizations.
The visitors both addressed the con-
ference, after which Bishop James At
kins indorsed the consolidation, and it
Is probable that the trustees of the
California Junior College of the Pacific
conference will be named as COM
mittee from the Pacific conference to
confer with the California conference
on the subject, to report at the next
annual conference.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-10
STOCKTON ATTORNEYS
WIN BY COMPROMISE
Stanislaus Land Owner Accepts
$1,000 and Some Deeds
for S65,OOO Claim

STOCKTON, Oct. "A compromise
was effected yesterday between w. NJ
Coward, Stanislaus county land
owner. and the law firm of Jacobs &
Flack of this city. Coward sued to re-
cover more than s65,OO0 alleged to be
due him by reason of a transfer of
property which the lawyers handled
At one time the relationship between
the attorneys and Coward became so
strained that the plaintiff drew a re-
volver and threatened to kill one of
the firm.
The terms arranged were that $1,000
be paid Coward and that deeds to GER
tain lands be held in escrow for Mrs.
Mary Coward, wife of the plaintiff.
Concessions were made by Coward, in
cluding the surrender of a hotel at
Ceres.
The attorneys say Coward will re-
ceive about what they originally Of
fered as his legitimate share.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-10
GREAT MILITARY ENCAMP-
MENT AT ATASCADERo
Paso RobIes Hotel Rendezvous for All
Visitors

Commencing Monday, October 8, the
entire forces comprising the govern
ment and state national guard will be
assembled at Camp Atascadero. num-
bering 5000 men.
Between October Z and IA, inclusive
a series OF notable events will take
place at Atascadero. consisting of polo
games, tugs of war, field athletic
sports, feats of horsemanship by the
soldiers, bronco breaking and feats IN
lassoing by expert vaqueros. campfire
bivouacs and fine selections of music
by six military bands
From October, s to Is. inclusive.
grand military band competitive con.
certs viii be given at Paso Robles
hotel, concluding with a hop each even
ing complimentary to the guests. DC
tober 8, Governors day." grand re-
view attended by Governor Gilletf and
STAFF.
Specially reduced rates granted bv
the Southern Pacific Company from, a ii
points In California during the en-
campment.
For further Information INQUIRE anv
S. p. Company agent.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-10
Any One Could Order "

II an equity court was stripped Of
Its power to punish a criminal for re-
fusing TO obey the courts order to not
commit the act until the court could
investigate, then a street arab could as
well issue the order and he would have
as much power 10 enforce that order
The courts established by the peonle
must be supported by the people and
empowered to protect the people. else
they had as well be dissolved. Notice
now the thought line running through
all this Labor Trust movement against
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-10
pRoHIBITroNIsTs WIN POINT

HELENA, Mont, oct. 9.-Because of
the insuff1ciency of the evidence the su-
preme court yesterday dismissed the
petition filed on behalf of the repub-
lican candidates for presidential cleo
tors for an Injunction against Secre-
tary of State YodeF restraining him
from placing on the official ballot the
candidates for presidential electors of
the prohibition party.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-10
RIcYCLE PRECAurIoNs

PETALUMA, Oct 9.-Since the recent
tragic death of Fred A. Kyle in
bicycle collision on the streets of Peta-
luna the city trustees adopted a reso-
luton, which today became a law, that
all bicycIists must provide themselves
with horns or bells for use in the day
time and lamps at night on their
wheels for the safety of the citizens.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-10
HARTMAN MAY BE IN DEAL

NEW YORK, Oct. Announcement
was made today by Kuhn. Loeb & Co.
that that firm has undertaken to meet
the SI,l $4,000 of notes OF the st. Louis
on December next. European bank
ers will assist them. The bankers
decline 10 say whether the agreement
involves any change in the control Of
the railway. Kuhn, Loeb g. Co. have
been associated with r. II. Hartman
In number of financial proceedings
affecting railroads.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-10
HEARST IS KISSED
FOR V|LL|F|CATION

the graft prosecutions during the period
mentioned has been cowardly, infamous
iy and maliciously criminal. If you will
get from behind the corporation owner
ship and assume personal responsibility
for the IibeIous articles published I'm the
Examiner about me during the past
year 1 will test their truth in criminal
debate, IL you prefer this method. Yours
very truly, FRANCIS j. HENEY.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-10

the courts. II reads plain enough.
Every move is directed toward weaken
ing the courts and therefore lessening
the possibility OF punishment Of the
paid sluggers and dynamiteFs, in order
that the propaganda OF terror and
tyranny can be more safely carried on.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-10
Penny Arcade Talk

Now we hear in the graphophones In
penny arcades a speech of this candi-
date. including in sonorous tones, why
should the poor workman be denied the
sacred right of trial by jury for his
alleged crime?" white man gets a
sickish feeling when he sees such a
deliberate attempt to suck sympathy
by the most internal deceit.
What brought up the subject was a
demand by the Labor Trust leaders
that their law breakers. sluggers and
dynamiters. when they disobey the
orders of the court and do these acts.
be tried for contempt of that court by
jury instead of being sentenced by
the court itself for contempt of it's
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-10

the wings and was double quicking 1t
for his motor car at the stage door.
After accepting summons in the Levy
suit Hearst jumped into his machine
and with retainers to the right and
left. before him and behind, chugged
away from the crowd. which gave de-
risive cheers for Bryan and Taft as he
fled.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-10
SAN FRANCISCO LEADS
IN POSTOFFICE GAINS
Business Increases More Rap
idly Than in Any Other
Big City
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE GAIL

WASHINGTON. Oct 9.-PostofTice re-
ceipts at San Francisco during Septem-
ber amounted TO S15S,3OS. against
$133,7SS.15 during September 1907 a
gain of S24,520 or 1882 per cent. This
Is larger percentage of gain than in
any other large city in the country
the nearest to it being Kansas City.
with 13 per cent. Receipts in other
coast cities during September of 1908
and 1907 We're as follows:
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-10
is the criminal tried Tor his crime b

the Equity Court which issues an In
junction ordering him not to commit IT.
II he goes on and does the act in spite
of the courts orders not to. when that
court simply orders him not to- until
the court can inquire into his right TO
do the act he intends, then in the event
he willfully disobeys the courts order
he is held in contempt" and is punished
not for the crime (Which must be tried
by the jury in law court). but for
disobedience OF the courts orders.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-10
Look Under It

persons and property of the common
citizens
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-10
Hearst Is Driven From Stage by Kisses

turned toward one Of the
posters.
Hearst and Hisgen were
escorted to the stage by
Hugh McIsaac and Daniel
O'Connel, prominent local
doodle dees. Hugh Nc
Isaac introduced Hearst as
the man of charity and
answering honesty"
Hearst spoke in a high,
piping voice, and empha-
sized his points by slapping
his hands and stamping his
feet.
To climax an experience
which the leader of the
doodle dees will never forget
as long as he lives, he was
served with a summons in a
suit brought against him for
automobile hire before his
motor car whirled him away
from the hooting crowds
that blackened Market and
Eighth streets.
1t was San Francisco s
welcome home" to Hearst;
the discharge Of a public
debt Of grievances. And
Hearst brought it all on
himself.
SPEECH DISAPPOINTS
Hearst began last night
with the delivery Of a set
speech on national political
matters. That part Of the
entertainment was a disap-
pointment. He sprang
three new letters, but they
were not Of a sensational
character, and those who
had expected to assist at
the blasting of national rep
utations heard only a few
crackers exploded under
Congressman Sibley and
Senator McLaurin.
If the audience had been
IN a different mood Hearst
might have followed copy" in his
set speech, but the disconcerting in
terJection of all sorts OF ridiculous
side remarks by the crowd warned
tie editor what he might expect later
on. 1T was not with too much con-
fdence, therefore, that Hearst, after
finishing his eulogy of Hisgen. who
sat mOdestly behind him. inquired:
Are there any FIVE dollar quizzers
here
There is one hereiv shouted George
March, tailor, springing TO his feet
IN the center OF the auditorium.
There were scattering cries of "sit
down! put him outw and some hiss
ing from doodle dees distributed thin
Ia -
1nterpOsed, with hand Outstretched:
Don't put him out am happy
10 see that there IS only one ques-
iioner. Mr. Hisgen and | have trav-
eled all over this country. We have
spoken IN Massachusetts, and New
York and Georgia and Texas"
Let him ask his questionsw came
in thunder tones from all over ths
theater as Hearst proceeded with the
roll Of the states March held his
ground and Hearst tried to go on.
Question Give him a chance
Question, question, question: roared
the crowd.
QUESTION BY TAILOR
Hearst waved his arms frantically
but the din increased and nobody
heard March's query, though he
shouted it at the top OF a stentorian
German accented voice.
Let the gentleman alone pleaded
Hearst when the noise subsided. q
say | am glad there is only one
Question, question" answered the
multitude
Because IN all our travels con
tinued Hearst, Il have never found z
man who was willing to take a posi-
iion like this for S."
There were boots and Kisses fer this
sally IN the midst OF which Hearst
sat on the speakers table with one
leg dangling over the other. Finally
the persistent tailor managed to get
hls question before the house.
u have lived in New York" said
March. and ] have read vo1,r New
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-10

In the foregoing ratings Kansas City
is classed in the Large city group" and
Los Angeles In the small city group
the percentage being figured separately
for each group.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-10

DO You Want ss00s
Read THE CALLS weekly offer on
tRge l5
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-10
orders.

In that plan the Trust leaders hope
to make it easy for their workers to do
these acts and escape by a packed or
frightened jury.
But mark you the clean cut distinc-
tion. and here we lift the stone and put
sunlight on the hidden, bleached
squirmers and show how they try to
misinform the public to gain sympathy
and play upon the emotions of the un-
informed
Under the present law every criminal
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-10
HISGEN FOLLOWS HEARST
Doodle Dee Candidate for Presi-
dent Proves Prosy TaIker

Hearst's set speech was different
from his previous addresses only in its
features, chief OF which Were letter
from John D. Archbold of the Standard
oil company to A. j. Cassatt Of the
Pennsylvania. railroad. written on be-
half of Congressman Joe Sibley. and
one from Senator John Lowden Nc
Laurin to Archbold, which included the
report of an eayesdropper, who had, he
alleged, overheard President Roosevelt
say that "he hoped some day to be able
to take fall out of that Standard oil
gang"
Hearst introduced these letters for the
purpose of corroborating his assertion
that the Standard oil was nonpartisan
In its corrupting operations. He con-
tended that in the north Standard oil
employed republican members of con-
gress and in the south democrats.
Congressman ]. c. SibIey of Pennsyl-
vania was described by Hearst as the
servant of Standard oil in the house OF
representative and the democrat Nc
Laurin as the equally devoted servant
of the octopus in the United States
senate. Hearst said:
What Mr.. Sibley was to Standard
oil in the house, Mr.. McLaurin appar-
emily was in the senate. While Mr..
Sibley hunted and retrieved through the
corridors of the house, Mr.. McLaurin
hunted and retrieved through the lob
bies of the senate He said 1t was
eight years ago that Standard oil had
looked over Sibley's references and de-
cided to take him on. In support of
that contention, he read what purported
to be a letter from Archbold to Cas-
faIIou-c
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-10

The paid slugger Of the entertain
ment committee" of labor union
always has jury trial for manning
or killing another workman, or for
blowing up property. He is tried by a
law court and jury. Notice therefore
zz8 -
the hypocrisy in the maudlin appeal Of
Bryan and other .willful perverters Of
fact when they say why should the
workingman be denied the sacred right
of trial by jury for his alleged crime?''
man who commits crime against
the, people, whether he has smut on his
nose and poses as a martyred work
ingman" or has his finger nails mani
cured and is a member of capital
trust. is always tried by a jury. Never
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-10
ATTACK ON HENEY RESENTED

The crowd resented this attack on
Heney and there were numerous at
tempts to hurl questions at Hearst in
the course of which one persistent man
was hustled out of the hall by the po-
lice
Hearst, you're a whole lot different
when you get home" was the first COM
ment from the crowd when order was
restored.
Now I will offer a prize" con-
tinued the luckless editor.
Tell the audience what Heney got
that $4,000 from the Contra Costa
water company for" requested some
one.
"Heney got $4,000" corrected
Hearst.
How much did you get?" was the
answering sally.
IF Heney explains what services lie
rendered for the money I'll give him a
prize of $500. Heney wants to meet
me on the platform. I imagine Heney
likes to meet nowadays most anybody
that's respectable, but nobody that's
respectable wants to meet him.
The crowd hooted Hearst for his
pains.
"Heney says he'll pay my expenses.
I'm afraid he'd pay them out of that
$4,000 and I won't have my expenses
paid with tainted money"
This answer to Heney's public chal-
lenge did not satisfy the audience.
You're afraid to meet hini they
yelled, while others Kissed.
"Heney had better speak from tire
pillory where he belongs screamed
Hearst as a parting shot. Before any
more questions could be put he re-
tired 10 the rear of the stage. ex-
changed a few hasty words with Rob
ert, who was still very red, and sat
down beside T1isgen
Daniel OConnell. official cheerer for
the doodle dees. led In three cheers for
Hearst, but before they were over
Hearst had followed Robert out through,
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-10

has a right to trial for his crime by a