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The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
COST OF ARMY TO
ALLAY BITTERNESS
Baron Sees Franco German
Bonds Growing From Fi-
nanciaI Root

BERLIN, May 25.-Baron Won Hoi-
stein. for many years director OF the
division of higher politics of the for
eign office. and who since his retire
ment in 1906 has continued to exer-
else a certain influence in the foreign
policy of Germany. discusses Franco
German relations in remarkable in
terview made public today. This in
terview was probably issued with the
approval of the foreign Office mas
much as II appears in the Nord Deut-
soher Zeitung. Referring to the efforts
of private persons to bring about a
Frsnco-German understanding. the
baron says:
Il consider that the time will come
when the hatred of the two nations
will diminish. because it causes use
less expenditures. I should regard
such efforts as entirely inoffensive IL
it were not for the occasional cropping
up in the French press of a tendency
to interpret them as the first symp-
toms of a disposition of mind which
would eventually lead to revision OF
the treaty of Frankfort.
This current of thought could only
bring disillusionment and a consequent
recrudescence of bitterness. l am sure
that Germany as a nation would reject
with the utmost energy the idea of such
a revision. 1t would be an affectation
dismiss the possibility of existence
of a certain class In Germany which
would welcome changes in the treaty
as one Of the most ef11cacious methods
to bring about the decomposition of
the empire, yet a noverwhelming ma
jority of Germans are prepared to de-
fend the terms of the Frankfort treaty,
and in a similar manner they are ready
to defend the empire.
II am unable to give Emperor VIII
liam's views on this subject, but l be-
lieve myself in a position to state that
his majesty is in perfect accord with
the majority of his subjects in main
tanning the integrity of his grand
fathers work. 1t is for the benefit of
both nations that a misunderstanding
on this subject should be avoided.
thin kthe peace of the present day has
a splendid chance of continuing.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
GATHERING OF BRITONS
CELEBRATES EMPIRE DAY
Walter R. Hearn Jr., British
Consul, Is Speaker at
BANQUET

band of 75 loyal Britons gath
cred together last night at the banquet
table at the Fairmont to celebrate En-
pire day under the auspices of the
British benevolent society. England 8
banners were draped against the walls
of the red room with the red, white
and blue. Speech and song enlivened
the proceedings America" and God
Save the King were sung with equal
ardor and enthusiasm.
William Greer Harrison acted as
toastmaster He introduced as the
the British consul. Hearn spoke of
the close bond OF friendship existing
between England and America and
the ever growing sentiment that they
were both in blood and spirit the same.
Mayor Taylor was introduced and
speaking of President Roosevelt said
that he was a true type of the Anglo
Saxon. His remark that even If he
did make himself ridiculous by shoot
ing little bears and sometimes went off
half cooked on questions of national
Importance, Roosevelt was to be adj
mired," aroused considerable amuse-
ment
The committee of arrangements con-
sisted Of Allen Pollok. chairman; Will
liam Balnaves, A. r. Calder, B. ]. s..
Cahill T. f. X. Cormac. James c. Fyfe.
David Girdwood, S. P. Holden, A. G. D..
KerrelI, James A. Macdonald, D. d.
McRae, George Naunton, j. j. Newbe-
gin, Charles Pope Thomas Price. c. B.
Russell, C. b. Sedgwiok. A. E. Styles, c.
E. Stokes and T. w. Waldegrave.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
PRAISES YALOR OF
TIE IRISH IN WAR.
Frank J. Sullivan Tells of Bar
rvs Deeds During Amer
ican Revolution

The part played by the Irish in the
war OF the revolution, and particular
~ by John Barry, first commodore OF
The United States navy, was the theme
on which Frank j. Sullivan lectired
last night before 1000 Irish men and
women at Sacred Heart hall.
The lecture and entertainment We're
given under the auspices of the Celtic
union and was in accord with the pol
ley or that organization to perpetu-
ate deeds and lives of famous Irish
men. Prior TO the lecture n concert,
consisting in the main OF Irish songs
and airs. was given.
In dealing with his subject Sullivan
declared that though many historians
mad neglected to mention Barry, the
lrishnan, his deeds spoke for them
selves.
There has been too much of ten
dency,' said he, "of historians to give
all the credit of the colonial wars to
the ,Anslo-Saxon race. For this rea-
son, perhaps, the name of Barry was
forgotten. Barry was born In county
Wexford, Ireland, and was the first
commodore of the United States navy
He was the first man to unfuri the
hag of the United states of America.
the first man to capture British war
NccSSis fsHu d IndH w ho "oe t'SNfoi'"
only to George Washington through
out those trying times His record
speaks for itself. He captured 900
British vessels. 100 British warships
10000 sailors and $500 guns. His ca
reer Was a succession of brilliant deeds
equal to any in the annals OF the
American navy
The speaker complimented the Celtic
union for its efforts in keeping alive
Irish deeds of valor and blamed, among
others, such men as President Eliot
Of Harvard, Congressman Richmond F.
Hohson and Senator Lodge for the
trend of thought which was apt to
withhold from the Irish race the credit
1t deserved. Rev. Father Joseph T. Nc
Quaide, VINO presided. declared that the
ideals guiding the Celtic union could
not .be too highly praised.
ut is because of such movements.
said he. that the Irish race will never
die. One hundred thousand years hence
an Irishfnan will receive a kick on the.
shins In the same way he does now.
Those who took part In the con-
cert were Miss Loretta A. Barr, David
Manlloyd, Mrs. Daisy keane Gillogley
and the OGrowney musical society
The Introductory remarks were made
by T. p. O'Dowd.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
SENATE ADOPTS
DILATORY TACTICS
Makes No Progress on Any
Legislation Except in Con-
ference Reports

WASHINGTON. May 25.-An effort TO
snnihilate time by dilatory tactics
without making progress on any legis-
lation except that involved. in confer
cnce reports was the chief occupation
OF the senate today under the leader
ship Of Aldrich. The attempt was so
successful that the net result in the
way Of accomplishment Of the days S
session was the adoption OF the confer
ence report on the sundry civil appro-
pristion bill
Throughout the day Beveridge was
busy in an effort TO get vote on the
bin compensating government en-
plOyes for injuries received in their line
OF duty. but after the debate had
progressed far enough to develop va
rious objections TO the language of the
bill Hale arose TO say he had informa-
ton from the house that no action
could be expected there today on the
conference report on the public build
ings bill. and that until that measure
should be disposed of the deficiency ap-
preparation bill could not be perfected,
after which be moved an adjournment.
BeVeridge resorted to some tactics to
keep the senate in session TO consider
his bin. but Hale, amid laughter, re-
marked that there are some things
the senate can do without the senator
from Indiana and insisted upon a
vote on his motion. The senate at 4:40
O'Clock adjourned.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
SLAYER OF MRS. MOVES
SAYS HE SHOT BLINDLY
McComas Testifies That Woman
Threw Acid i'm His Face
Before He Killed Her

Los ANGELES. May 25.-W. P. Nc
Comas. who shot and killed Mrs. Char
lotte L. Noyes in her apartments last
February. took the stand in his own
defense before curious crowd in the
superior court today. Guided by his
attorneys questions. McComas recited
the history of the day that preceded
the shooting, concluding with the
declaration that he had fired his re-
volver blindly after quantity of acid
had been dashed into his face. and
that his first knowledge of the tragedy
was gained when he saw Mrs. Noyes
lying on the floor.
McComas testified that he had at
tended the races with Mrs. Noyes and
had left her to dine at friends house.
Mrs Noyes, he said, Joined him on the
car that carried him down town and
begged him to accompany her to her
fiat s
After telling of the acid throwing
and alleged accidental shooting, Nc
Comas was asked:
Were you in love with this woman"
II cared for her very much"
did you intend to kill herr"
NO; / wouldn't have killed her for
anything in the world"
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY
URGES CHURCH UNION
Many Important Subjects Taken
Up by National Convention
in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY. Mo-, May 25.-Co-
operation and closer relations, leading
ultimately to union with other
churches of the Presbyterian faith. the
duty of the church to the negro and
religious education were the important
subjects considered today by the gen.
eral assembly of the Presbyterian
church of the United States. Rev. VIII
liam H. Roberts of Philadelphia, in
reading the report of the committee
on church cooperation and union. sub
mitted resolutions which were adopted,
recommending the heartiest response to
any movement inviting union with the
reformed church in America. the Pres
byterian church in the United States,
the United Presbyterian and other
churches of the faith.
The assembly was told by the re-
port of the fraternal relations which
already exist between its church and
every other Presbyterian church, and
the resolutions of the committee called
for action which will induce closer re-
lations. -ss
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
cALIFoRNIANs IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK. May 25.-The following
Californians are registered in New
York; San FrancIsco-L. S Rams
dell, Breslin; c. G. Bailey, Herald
Square: Mrs. ID. Brown. r. Brown
Broztell; DR.. II. G Davis and wife
Breslin: ]. Duncan. O. Monson ond wife
Churchill; c. L. Elwell. Grand Union: II
{. Smith, Holland; r. F. Tilton, Ma
Varre.
Hayward-N. ouist and wife. St
Denis.
Ferndale-A- J. Bnlmer. Broadwa,
Central.
Los Angeles. T. Patterson, Wal.
dorf: F. G. Billings, Belmont; A. Brady
Union Square; Miss n. Chandler. Broad
way Central: t. Burke and wife Marl.
borough: A 3. Stagdale. Astor house
b. o. Fletcher. Belmont; Miss E. Hanna.
man. Broadway Central.
OakIand-W. F. Hurd Cadillac: p
Roller. T. Roller Jr., Mrs. F. Roller
Westminster.
sacramento-B. L. Gray. Mrs. Gray
Herald Square: G. A Spencer and Mrs
@. A. Spencer, Broztell.
Pasadena-W. H. Melvin, Broadwa,
Central.
Vallejo-W. B. Rowlie. Victoria.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
HEAVY PRESSURE IN HOUSE
Better Feeling Prevails and
Many Bills Are Passed

WASHINGTON. May 25.-W Orking
under heavy pressure with a single eye
10 adjournment at the earliest posi-
BILE moment. the house today disposed
OF a great amount of business. Early
in the session it became manifest that
a better spirit Of feeling obtained be-
tween the majority and minority in
consequence of which several bills were
permitted to be passed by unanimous
consent. IT developed when the house
recessed tonight that the roll had been
called 22S times since congress con-
vened~ Prior to March 80. when the
democratic filibuster began, il had been
called but IS times The innumerable
calls since then brought about today a
temporary breakdown on the part Of
two reading clerks. and Representative
Clancy of Indiana. who has a voice of
good carrying quality. volunteered his
services in that work, which proved
satisfactory.
The sum total of the days business
was as follows:
The conference reports on the sundry
civil and the pension appropriation
bills We're agreed to. thus sending'
those measures 10 the president for
signature. and leaving only the general
deficiency and military academy appro-
priation bills TO be considered in order
TO complete the disposition OF the Il
supply measures or the government.
The conference report on the district
Of Columbia child labor bill also was
agreed TO- and the following bills were
passed:
Amending the navigation laws; re-
moving the Determinations against ma
tive officers of the Porto Rico provis-
ioEal regiment of infantry; authorizing
the sale of unallotted lands of the
Spokane Indian reservation: encourag-
ing the development of coal deposits
in Alaska. and prescribing penalties
against the sale OF clothing and gov
ernmeat property by soldiers.
The omnibus bill relating to disposi-
tion OF the public lands was sent back
TO conference.
Following an active debate OF an
hoEr and a half the project for re-
duced house Of representatives was de-
feated by large majority.
At 5:l5 o. n. the house took a recess
until II o'clock tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
COLONEL SMELL SET
FORTH AS MASHER
Conductor Tells of Millionaire
OgIing Women and Girls
on Cars

BLOOMINGTON, Ill, May 25--Colonel
Shell in the role of a masher was de-
scribed by Thomas Sylvester. a street
car conductor, in his testimony today
in the suit to break the will of the
eccentric millionaire.
Colonel Smell rode many times each
day in the streetcar simply to ogle
pretty girls and women testified Syl-
vester. The witness said Smell would
address them in cool effrontery, insist
upon. paying their fares and would
follow them from the car If they gave
him the slightest encouragement.
Miner Neal, former sheriff OF. De-
witt county, in his testimony said that
Smell, about three months before his
death, in conversation with him, ex-
claimed: Il would give half nys for
tune. if I had treated my family diff
ferently." 1t was Meals opinion that
Smell was insane.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
DENIES A NEW TRIAL
FOR MINER MURDERERS
Supreme Court of Nevada De-
cides Against Two Convicts
Who Are Paid by Day

RENO, New. May 25.-The only con-
victs who have ever been paid by the
day for their terms in prison, Joseph
Smith and John Preston, murderers Of
John Silva of GoIdfield, have been de-
MED a new trial by the supreme court.
Neither will the appeals of w. II. Hay
wood, ex-secretary of the western fed
Grafton of miners. and petitions Of the
labor unions of the state cause a par
don 10 be granted. Smith and Preston
will remain in the penitentiary until
their sentences expire.
The killing for which the two miners
were convicted was done at the time
of the Industrial workers of the world
riots in Goldfield. The testimony taken
at the trial showed that a conspiracy
existed and that the murder was coolly
prearranged. After the Judge had sent
the murderers to prison the authorities
announced that the societies to which
Smith and Preston belonged had set
aside large fund from which a daily
stipend Of S. was to be drawn.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
NfVADA'S EXHIBIT
DELAYS EXPOSITION
Five Cars for New York Interna-
tional Mining Show Turn
Up in Galveston

NEW YORK. May 25.-The folks who
went to Madison. Square garden tonight
to attend the opening of the interna
tional mining exposition found the
place dark and notice posted saying
that the show would not open until
Friday night
Director Porter said that the reason
it had been decided to postpone the
opening of the show was because five
cars containing the Nevada state ex-
hibit. which was to take up a large
part of the space had turned up in
Galveston instead of at New York.
Samuel p. Davis. who was appointed by
the governor of Nevada to take charge
of the exhibit. did not discover this
until he arrived here the day before
yesterday The show was to have
opened tonight with a rock drilling
contest between miners. Director P6r-
ter said that the show would open on
Friday night.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
SANTA CRUZ BOOSTERS
CAPTURE SACRAMENTO
Two Bands and Baseball Team
Aid 80 Travellers to En-
Iiyen Capital
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

SACRAMENTO, May 25.-The Santa
Cruz boosters, so strong, arrived in this
city this afternoon a special train
of six coaches and Immediately began
to make things lively. They were
heartily greeted by the citizens of Sac
ramento. This is the fifth annual tour
of the boosters. and like the three
ringed circus. they are bigger and bet
ter than ever before. They carry two
brass bands, and as an additional at
traction have the Santa Cruz baseball
team of the California state league
The visitors are headed by f. ~ Swan
ton, chairman of the Santa Cruz citi-
zens' committee of 90.
The boosters big day in Sacramento
will be tomorrow. In the forenoon
the Santa Cruz baseball team will play
an exhibition contest with the local
team. and in the afternoon a parade, a
band concert and a stereopticon lecture
to demonstrate the advantages of San
ia Cruz will be on the program.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
CONGRESS SINKS PAIRING
KNIFE IN SSUBTREASURY
Appropriation for San Fran
cisco Office Left Out of
Bill in Committee
spEcIAL DISPATCH no TILE GAIL

SPECIAL UISPATCH 10 TIE CALL
WASHINGTON. May 25.-There will
be no appropriation this session for
the subtreasury at San Francisco. This
agreement was reached today by the
eonferees.
Superintendent of Construction Rob-
erts reported that the present quar-
ters will answer for two years more,
and owing to the heavy expenditure OF
the government this item was left out.
The sum of s25O,000 for lighthouse
tender for the Pacific coast and $4,000
for launch for the customs district
OF Los Angeles were also left out of
the sundry civil bill. The amendment
OF $75. 900. which Senator Flint had in
Serted in the public building bill. in
addition to the 100000 which was al
ready appropriated for San Diego, was
also struck out of the bill.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
MEErINGs-speclsi
MkcHANICs. INsrIrUTE-NoTfcE or sp

MECHANICS. ISSfiFUTE-NOTiCE OF SPE-
CIAL MEETING.
BY request OF the board OF trustees OF the Me-
chanics' Institute l hereby call special meet
ing of the members of the Mechanics Institute
at the Mechanics Institute building. 80 Grnye
St corner of Polk. San Francisco. Cal. on Tues
day May 26, zoos. at O'Clock p N.
The object OF said special meeting II to act on
resolution to- authorize. the officers aud the
hoard of trustees OF the Mechanics Institute to
execute a mortgage or other form of security on
any part of or all OF the real estate Of the Me
chanics' Institute for the purpose Of obtaining
funds to erect building ou that piece. OF real
estate belonging TO the Mechanics Institute and
situated on the south side OF Post ST. between
Montgomery and Kearny. In the city. and county
Of San Francisco. state OF California.
RUDOLPH J. TAUSSIG. President Meehan-
- JAMES q. sPAULDING. Recording sscr..
tary.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
woMAN,s DEATH NATURAL

STOCKTON, May 25.--An inquest was
held at Lodi yesterday to ascertain the
cause OF the death of Margaret Ann
Rush, Church of God member. 1t
developed that the deceased passed
away from natural causes, resulting
from advanced years and paralysis. The
members of this church do not believe
in medicine and the deceased had re-
fused medicine and medical treatment.
She was IA years old
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
COVE MADE FLEET ENGINEER

WASHINGTON, May 25.-Lieutenant
Commander ". J. Cone. who took the
torpedo iiotilia from Hampton roads TO
san Francisco. has been ordered TO duty
as feet engineer of the Atlantic bat
teship feet on board the Connecticut.
He lfas been detached from duty on
the parent ship Solace, to which he
~as ordered several days ago.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
NEW HOTEL FOR VALLEY
Central Bank of Oakland Plans
Another Resort for Tourists
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE Cal

YOSEMITE. May 25.-The statement
was made on good authority tonight
that new 100000. tourist hotel is
to be erected In the valley. The pro-
ject is to be financed by the Central
bank of Oakland, which has large hold :
ings at El Portal. Joseph r. Carlston
of the Central bank reached the valley
today He is looking over the ground
and will report back to the Oakland
promoters.
The Central bank people recently
opened Camp Awahnee. and the success
of the undertaking has prompted them
TO construct commodious hotel.
The hotel al El Portal is owned by
the bank, and the two places will be
run in conjunction.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
ARRArGxED FOR MURDER

PORTLAND. May 25.-Edward H.
Martin. son of Hugh Martin. former
captain Of detectives of New York city,
was today arraigned in the state cir
cult court and pleaded not guilty to the
charge OF numbering Nathan Wolff, a
pawn broker in this city. a few days
ago On motion Of Attorney J. p.
Kavanaugh. of counsel for Martin. the
case was continued until June !.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
AGREE on CHILD LABOR BILL

WASHINGTON, May 25.-By unani-
nous consent the house agreed TO the
senate amendments TO the bill regu-
lating child labor in the district of
Columbia. the effect of which action
was TO send the bill 10 the president
for his signature
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
INCREASES NATIONAL FOREST

WASHINGTON. May 25.-A bill was
passed by the house today authoriz-
ing the secretary of the interior to
sell and dispose Of the surplus unal-
lotted lands of the Spokane Indian res
ervation, Washington. and to place
the timber lands OF the reservation
in a national forest
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
FAvoRs BUREAU OF MINES

WASHINGTON. May Ex-senator
Dick, chairman of the senate commit
lee on mines and mining. today re-
ported favorably the bill establish
ing a national bureau OF mines, which
has passed the house.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
WALTER T. SACHS DIES

ANTWERP May 25.-Walter Thomas
Sachs of San Francisco, 20 years old,
died suddenly in this city today of
heart disease. He was visiting friends.
Walter Thomas Sachs was nephew
of Sanford Sachs, the millionaire. who
now resides at the Fairmont. Mrs. Ju-.
lian Newbauer. now living in Berke-
ley. was his only sister. He was dis
family connected with Lippmannl
Sachs, the supervisor. His father and
mother have been dead number Of
years. He was unmarried.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
BRYAN TO STAY on FARM

LINCOLN. Neb., May 25.-William
J. Bryan, II was announced today, will
remain at Fair View for considerable
time. After his tour over northern Ne
braska, which will begin May 29 and
end June a. he will remain at his
farm. 1lling few speaking dates in
towns adjacent to LipsS
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS

Birth, marriage and death notices sent BY mail
will not he inserted. They must be handed in at
either OF the publication offices and be indorsed
with The name and residence of persons author
lied to have the same published. Notices re-
strcted simply to the announcement of the event
arc published once in this column free of charge.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
PROHIBITS OPIUM IMPORTATION

WASHINGTON. May 25.-A bill to
prohibit the importation of opium into
Hawaii, except by the government and
for medicinal purposes only, under pen
atty Of $1,000 fine or one years i'm
prisonment. was introduced In the
house today by Foster of Vermont.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
BIRTHS

kOERERER--In this city, May "a. 1908, to the
wife Of Carl Koeberer. n son.
MARx-In this city May 49, 1905, to the wife
OF Otto F. Marx tnee Johnsou), son.
MICHEKEN--In Vista Grande. CAL. May %,
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
MARRIAGEs

BERDIKER--GoDIN--I this city, May "a.
1908. by the Rev. r.. H. Schroeder Henry
Berdikcr and Edna tiodin, both OF San Fran
cisco.
MICkLEY--MuLLER-In this city. May %.
lsoS. BY the Rev. ]. II. Schroeder, Ferdinand
r Mickey and Mctn Il. Muller, both OF San
Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
IMPORTATION WANTED

WILL the person to whom the late William
Maitland lent his hooks Kindly cnnsn,up,ca 10
with LOUIS MAITL1ND7 Address Press club.