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New-York tribune., 1908-05-13
HUGHES WON'T ACCEPT
WANTS NO SECOND PLACE.
"COuld Not SerUe" EUen We're He
Elected Vice-President.

Governor Hughes in letter to General Stew
art L. Woodford made public yesterday by the
general. said that he would not accept nomina-
ton for Vice-President- Even if elected" says
the Governor Il could not serve
General Woodford is the president of the Ma
to:,aI Hughes League. and recently wrote the
Governor concerning the possibility of his being
nominated for Vice-President Now that 1t is a
foregone conclusion that Secretary Taft will be
nominated, persons who want to make of a
Republican victory in the state next fall have be-
gun talking about running him for Vice-President.
General Woodford became aware of the work that
was being done to give the Governor second place
on the ticket, and determined TO find out just how
the Governor felt about it. The Governors letter
is follows:
My Dear General Woodford: find your letter
of the 7th inst awaiting me my return to
Albany. ! have not said anything publicly. regard
been broached to me in way which seemed to
sire to have my silence misnterpreted and you as
a delegate to the convention are entitled to an
your assumption to my attitude.
should n not S care to bs thought Lack lacking @ in 9p ep
reasons which controlling and leave
lon o e 6gy 0 eSe
not be able to accept, and would not in any con
tingency accept, nomination for the Vce-Presi-
dency And even were l elected L could not serve
Governor Hughes reached here yesterday morn
ing at Il: 80 o'clock on his way to Washington 10
attend the Presidents conference with the Gov
After luncheon at the Hotel Astor he left
for Washington.
The Governors explicit words about fhe Vice
Presidency strengthen the belief among his friends
that the trend of things political in this state will
force his denomination Governor.
In the judgment of local Republicans his mes
sage to the Legislature calling for the direct pri-
mary law and amendments to the Public Service
commissions law, together with the pending strug-
gle over the gambling legislation, has started him
in a battle that will force his denomination.
II. 3. kingle, manager of the Hughes infOrma-
ton bureau. at No. 165 Broadway, said yesterday
that the Niagara victory would strengthen the
support of Governor Hughes all over the country.
The news of this triumph of the Hughes idea
will to show the people of other states what
sort of Presidential timber have in Hughes"
he said This is all that my organization is at
tempting to do, without prejudice comparison.
When all the people know the Governor we do.
I believe the country will have a candidate who
works while others run"
The Hughes information bureau last night sent
out through the mails many thousands Of leaflets
setting forth the Governors record and ability.
The bureau held the circulars back until the result
in the Niagara Orleans district known. 1t is
the intention to send circulars to OF the
Western states.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-13
NEGROES CONTEST NORTH CAROLINA

Raleigh. y. g. May I2--Iu response 20 q call IS
sued by leading negro Republicans negro state
convention was held here to-day protest
against the treatment of the negroes by the White
Republicans Eight Congress districts were repre-
sented by fifty negro delegates.
Foraker was inJorsed for the PreSiiency and
contesJing delegation the Republican National
Convention was named. comprising w. : HagaaS
OF GoiIsboro. and :. r. Wick. Of Wilson tnegroesl.
as delegates. and T. Fl. Sutton. of FlyeJtevills'
and J. d. Dorsetr. OF Salisbury lwhtel. as alter
mates
The 4th District negro Republicans held q conVen-
tion also and adopted similar resolutions contest
ing delegates Chicago were elected. IS follows
J. F. AIurfea. of Rocky Mount, and Dave 2. Lane
of Raleigh. delegates. and Thomas Eaton Of Hen
dersou. and G. l. Seasons of Rocky Mount alter
mates. all negroes
New-York tribune., 1908-05-13

the prestige of various leaders in both parsies,
especially in the two counties concerned.
II is not known just when the new Senator
can take his seat. The supervisors in each OF
TIE two counties required by law 10 meet
Within I'VE DAYS to canvass the vote; their cam
yass passes on to the State Board Of Canvassers,
which is required to meet within forty days
There has been gossip all along as TO technicai
legal objections which might be raised to the
sitting Of d new de jure' member in the Sen
ate the rest of whose members have been de-
olared by the Court OF Appeals to be de facto'
elected under an unconstitutional apporton-
naent. Few people here believe, however, that
any issue of this sort Will be raised
New-York tribune., 1908-05-13
WOULD PREVENT ARKANSAS SESSION.

Washington, May l2.-''I will issue an appeal next
Monday morning the conservative members Of
the Arkansas Legislature 10 assemble in extra
session, and will accompany the appeal by a
proclamarioa declariTg that extra session OF the
Arkansas Legislature VIII he. held said Acting
Governor Y. O Pindall Of Arkansas to-day. upon
seeing dispatch from Little Rock saying that
Allen H Hamiter, acting as Governor in the alb
sence Of Mr. PinGal had issued j proclamation
calling for session Of the State Legsla
TO provide for the completion OF the State Capitol
Building, etc. Mr.. Pindan declared that this was
= matter whic3 ought TO be left for the incoming
Governor who made the race on that issue.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-13
GEORGIA NEGROES ELECT DELEGATES.

Atlanta May 12.-The state Republican league
has elected the following delegates at-large from
Georgia to the national convention at Chicago:
J. e Sistrunk, J. F. Long and J. II B. Flem-
ing Of Fulton County. and Il. B. James of Rock
dale Alternates are L. T. Mallory, Allen Johnson.
A Beasley and w. J. Wellborn Of Atlanta All
the delegates and alternates are negroes The
delegation goes uninstructed.
J. r. Hall and Z. W. Austin, of Atlanta both
negroes. were elected delegates from the 5th Dis
trict No alternates We're chosen. The delegates
were not instructed
New-York tribune., 1908-05-13
FOELKER NOT so WELL.
Senator's Temperature 1o1, and He Is IN
Nervous Condition.

Poughkeepsie. y. Y, May 12-Dr. Murphy stated
tonight that Senator Foelker was not so well as
he was this morning His temperature is lol, and
he continues IN a very nervous state
After seeing the patient early to-day DR.. Murphy
SAID that his temperature was 100 40, or degree
lower than il was yesterday, when his condition
MAS sero,,s owing largely 10 his nervous condition
Senator Foeker slept well last night under the
influence Of medicine and was less nervous when
the physician saw him this morning. He vas
troubled because of his inability to attend the
opening of the Legislature last night
New-York tribune., 1908-05-13
sIARs WIFE AND CUTS HIS THROAT.

Washington. May l2.-George Hibbard thirty
eight years old, Of No ca 9Th street. Northwest,
and employed in Of the government depart
rneuts stabbed and seriously wounded his wife.
Lulu Hbbard, tonight at her home. No Il street,
Northwest, and then cut his own throat. Mrs.
Hibard is not expected to live. Hibbard, in at
tempting TO commit suicide, severed his Wndpipe-
he will probably recover. The Hibbards had been
living apart for some time
New-York tribune., 1908-05-13

iBy Telegraph 10 The Tribune
Omaha, May l2-'The World Herald" OF which
William j. Bryan was once editor and which stands
close to him to-day. editorially Tomorrow will say
that john Mitchell the labor reader is possibly the
strongest man whom the Democrats can nominate
for the Nice-PresIdency This deduction is reached
after others who have been mentioned for the
place have been eliminated, with the exception of
Culberson, John Sharp Williams. Douglas and Ton,
l. Johnson.
Mr.. Bryan spent several hours with the editor OF
The World Herald Sunday
New-York tribune., 1908-05-13
Committeeman FACE WOMEN VOTERS

lBy Telegraph 20 The TribCueI
Denver. May 12-The members of the Democrats
National Committee here arranging for the con-
vention were guests of the Jane jefferson Women's
Club this afternoon. and showed genuine stage
fright when led upon the platform at the Audi
torfIm- The array OF real voters. clad in crino-
line and sarnfshrd with Merry Widow hats.
new most of them. They grew pale. and their
knees treEnbIed when they We're introduced
Norman Mack. of buffalo. addressed the gather
ing as Gentlemen and Ildies Of the Jane Jefer-
son Club
New-York tribune., 1908-05-13
FAIRBANKS WILL NOT WITHDRAW

Indianapolis. May 12-Joscph b. Heating. one OF
the political managers for Vice President Fair
banks, ssued the following statement to-day.
There Is lot word OF truth in the report sent
OUT from Washington last night that the field wts
10 De left open 10 Mr. TAFT. These reports are sent
OUT 10 mlslead the public in regard To the real
mtonS Indiana will present the name of Vice
president FairbaukS to the Republican Notlnnot
Convention In June and he has "a netter chance 20
the nomination to-day than at any time sInce tba
beaa
New-York tribune., 1908-05-13
ToNoPAH's QUICK RECOVERY FROM FIRE

TOuopah, New. May IA fire which broke ou'
in this city Id-t night ragged for fully tWo hours
before the flames checked one entire oioeA
of twentyeight business houses a0d six residences
destroyed. At "a meeting of citizens to-uS!
$10t0 raised To- pay Tor cartnE away tt'
debris. and ten hours later fifty teams ana CIV
hundred and nifty men were at work removing the
rubbish One building is already rebuilt and VIII
be tenanted by firm in the morning The ioS'
will reach fully Sl5nNNn-
New-York tribune., 1908-05-13
WARRANTS FOR DETROIT POLICE.

Detroit. MAY ls.-As a result of grand jury
investigation Police Justice Jsffries issued war
rants to-day for the arrest OF Police ComnS
siouer Fred W. Smith. Captain Frank \ Ne"
berry and Frank Is. HibbIer. formerly e0nnee's"
with the Department Of Public Works The "si
rants are based on allegations of bribery and con-
spiraCy.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-13
ASSAY OFFICE EXTENSION

Washington May i2--Rids were opened At the
Office OF the supervising architect Of the Treas,,
to-day Tor the enlargement. extension and remodsI
ling OF the United States Assay once building .,
New York. There were ten bids of which ~ -
the p. J. Ctrtu Construction COMPANY ~ Nsu
York. mas the lowest. at $685.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-13
FOR RESTORING WORDS ON COINS.

Washington. MAY 12.-The Senate Committee on
Finance to-day voted unanimously to report the
bill already passed by the House providing for the
permanent restoration OF the words, In God We
Trust" 10 gold and silver coins the United
States. The motto taken off The coins oy order
Oft the President
New-York tribune., 1908-05-13

Grand Rapids, Mich, May 12-The 9Th District
Republican convention to-day instructed for Taft
and elected the following delegates the national
conventions Roy S Darnhart of Grand Rapids
and William b. Heath OF Iona
New-York tribune., 1908-05-13
REPUBLICAN DISTRICT CONVENTIONS

Grand Rapids, Mich. May l2-The 9th District
Republican convention here to-day elected Jerry
Sullivan, of Cedar, and Gard Sands, of Pentwater
delegates to the national convention. They were
not instructed.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-13

New Orleans. May l2-The ID District Republican
convention here yesterday elected delegates and
alternates to the national convention and instruct
ed them for Tart The delegates are Rufus E. Fos-
ter and C.. c. Wilson tnegro): altenates. A H. AL.
bert and G. W. Mcpuf (negro). All are from New
Orleans.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-13

Lewiston, Me. May 12.-.Iohn T. Swayze Of
Canton, was nominated on the first ballot to-day
at the 2d Congress District Republican conyen-
ton to succeed Congressman Charles L. Littleneld
whose resignation will take effect III September
next Mr. Swayze received Il. votes to l2S for
Harold Nj. Sewall, of Bath and II "or George &
Wing, OF Auburn
Seth Nj. carter OF Auburn, and William c.
Thompson. of Bristol. elected delegates to
the national convention. They were not instructed
Fort Worth, Tex, May l2-The Republican dis
trict convention here to-day elected Samuel David
son. OF Fort Worth. and c. c. IIttietou of Wealth
erford. delegates TO tho national convention and
= p Cole Of Rath County. and {. $. Taylor nf
darrsnt County. alterRates, and unanimously in
aorsed TAFT for President
New-York tribune., 1908-05-13
THIS week is the elimination of
i the seasons activity in the Or
chrstrelle Department.

instruments of all stylesand sizes that
New-York tribune., 1908-05-13

growing popularity
and increased sale of
the new Solo Orches-
trelle has resulted in
our receiving an un-
usually large number
of the most popu-
lar styles of me-
dunn priced instru-
ments in exchange
for il.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-13

This Annual Spring Sale, always
stirring event, is particularly important
this year, owing to the notable char
acter of the instruments involved. The
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-25
FRANCE PROPOSES
GOOD ROADS MEET
MOTOR CAR PROBLEM BRINGS
EXPERTS TOGETHER
Paris Congress Searching for Ideal
Coatlngs for Thoroughfares
Where Automobile Travel
Is Heavy

Thl French government has UNDER
take.L to help along the international
roads congress to be held next Octo-
ber in Paris, and all foreign govern
ments have been asked to send rep
resentatives.
The plan is "to study the fitting up
of roads to suit them to the new
means of conveyance"
Such topics as improvement of
processes of construction and MAIN
tenance, searching for ideal cross-pro-
files and coatings, improved methods
of cleaning and watering highways
and the suppression of mud and dust
or notice of any obstacles to circula-
ton are all embraced in the program.
Los Angeles city officials have re-
ceived proSpectuSeS of the assembly,
which indicate that there will be a big
display of models and various mate
rials and machines for roadwork. The
circular says:
"The organizing commission has
thought of pointing you out the whole
Importance of the questions to be
treated, just as the motor car is be-
coming a more usual means of loco
motion to such degree that 1t proves
to be prevailing, and as the detertora-
tions caused to highways by that spe-
cial circulation threaten to grow alarm
ing.
"It therefore hopes you are willing
to contribute to the labors of the en-
gress by appointing official represen-
tatives directed not only to attend the
discussions, but also to take the great
est part in them, on bringing US the
fruits of their own experience and of
their knowledge of the peculiar res
ouirements of your CITY,"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-25
FRIENDS SAY HUSBAND
ABUSED WEALTHY WIFE
Divorce Granted Mrs. Mary v. Pollock,
Who Claims She Suffered
at Hands of Help
mate

Mrs. Mary v. Pollock was yesterday
granted divorce from Frank g. Pol
lock on the ground of cruelty. num-
Der of witnesses testifying that Pol
lock has abused his wife since shortly
after their marriage in England in
1901.
The Pollocks lived at Westgate and
when Mrs. Pollock's mother died the
daughter received an estate valued at
$685. 900 with an income Of $2SOO. The
troubles of the couple began, accord
ing to Mrs. Pollock, shortly after their
marriage and eliminated in 1907, when,
she said, her husband choked her and
dragged her about the house by her
hair.
AS a result of this, she says, she be-
came i'll and was taken to Los Epcinas
sanitarium, where Pollock visited her
and endeavored to persuade her to
turn over her estate to him.
She says she entered into contract
with him whereby he was to receive
part of her property, but stated that
she discovered later the contract was
made in such way that her husband
became possessed of the entire estate
Following this Pollock, says his wife,
filed a petition for guardianship OF
Mrs. Pollock, claiming she was incom-
petent. Proceedings for the custody of
their little daughter were heard by
Judge Monroe, who awarded the child
to Pollock's mother, but later the wife
again secured possession of her daugh-
ter and the divorce action was filed.
Mrs. Pollock says her husband has
again turned over to her the property
which he secured through the contract.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-25
CITY NOT LOSER
ON FIRE ALARMS
GAMEWELL INQUIRY WILL
PROVE IT, OFFICIALS SAY
Hearings for Councils information Are
Still Going On, Valuable Data
Being Preserved for
Future Use

Despite fleet week the hearings in the
fire alarm inquiry have been proceed
ing regularly, though recently the
meetings have not been held in the
city hall upper chambers.
Representatives of the Gamewell
company say they are entirely salts
fed with the progress of the hearing
as it has shown as near as they can
tell from witnesses talk that Los
Angeles has gained rather than lost
by it's dealings with that company. II
is claimed that this city has paid less
than any other for some features oi
the installation Of its fire alarm sys'
tenn.
AS n result of the hearing the mu-
nicipality will have much evidence II
case the Gamewell people sue the city
to enforce payment of their claims IL
view of the fact that Auditor w. c
Mushet has held up demands aggre
eating $4,000 held by the fire alarm
company on the ground mainly tina
there was no competitive blddlng al
the charter requires.
CITY officials not in sympathy Will
the auditors contention that Los An
geles got the worst of its dealings
with the fire alarm monopoly nave nae
correspondence with other cities anC
saw they have yet to find a complaint
against the Gamewell service, While 9
competing system at some points Is
declared not as good.
Auditor Mushet contends that the
Foster electric light police signal sys-
ter, which is a Los Angeles invention
has never had fair test as to its
practicability and should be used.
Meanwhile preparations to install 6
manual fire alarm system in Los An
geles are awaiting the outcome or the
inquiry, as the city council Will moi
vote more funds for the fire department
until all mooted questions are settled
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-25
PATROL MAN THINKS
BLUE CLAD ACTORS
ARE JOLLY SAILORS
Insists on Taking Two to Station, but
Gives Up in Disgust When
Others Are Sprung
on Him

Patrolman 156 of the city police force
distinguished himself last night by
making a remarkable capture. When
he went on duty yesterday evening he
was informed that shore leave for
sailors attached to the fleet would ex-
pire at 8 o'clock and he was ordered
to round up and send to the station
any delinquents. Consequently, when
he saw two sailors, in the regulation
navy uniform, standing in front of the
Burbank theater at 10 p. m. he prompt
ly placed both of them under arrest.
Now, it happened that his captives
weren't sailors at all. They explained
that they didn't know the difference
between a marlinspike and pikestaff,
but 1856 knew better. Explanations, he
said, didn't go with him, but the blue
jackets did; and by way of illustrat-
ing his point he seized each man firmly
by the arm and pushed them along
down the street toward the nearest pa
troll box.
At this point Joseph Montrose of the
Burbank theater appeared upon the
scene.
whats the matter?' he demanded.
One of the boys started to explain.
This wise guy cop" he said, thinks
we're real tars and he's running us in"
"Off1cer," said Montrose, assuming
all the dignity of an Eighth ward al
derman "those men are not sailors
They are actors. The costume is only
bluff. They sing MY Yankee Sailor
Boy at every performance right here
in the Burbank, and If you will come
rleased to sneak you in under the can
vas"
"That don't go with me-" rejoined
the copper. You can make your talk
at the station. Come along, now."
Patrolman Holds Men
He gave another yank to his prison
ers and the procession started again.
Then Charley Eyton came to the res
cue AS a rescuer, however, Eyton was
frost, He repeated Montrose's story,
but his tale evidently lacked sincerity
and there was nothing doing in the
way of freedom for those bogus sail
OrS.
Finally Manager Morosco himself ap-
peared upon the scene.
'"There are two more of 'em back on
the stage" he remarked sarcast1cally,
when even his Intervention had proved
fruitless. perhaps you had better ar
rest them also"
'Vrrot 'em out" laconically remarked
the guardian of the city's peace.
Morosco did so. The men had doffed
their blouses and were preparing to
climb into their street togs. When he
saw them Patrolman 1856 gave. 1t up:
He released his prisoners ana staiken
eff with what assumption or 1ndlI1er-
ence he could muster. By that time,
however, several hundred men had
gathered to watch proceedings and the
way the crowd joshed that copper was
something he will not soon forget.
AS fo1 the reunited quartet, they
stood there a minute, and then re-
entered the theater through the stage
door. singing My Yankee Sailor Boy
as they went.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-25
CASE WILL REACH
THE JURY TODAY
WITNESSES TESTIFY FOR
RUBY CASSELMAN
SWEETHEART OF GIRL TRIES TO
EXPLAIN BELIEF
District Attorney viii Close Argument
for the Prosecution This Morning
and Verdict May Be Rem
dered Little Later

With the statements of number of
character witnesses, the testimony in
the case of Ruby Casselman, charged
with forgery, was all in by IL o'clock
yesterday, and arguments to the jury
were at once begun.
These witnesses were called to tes-
tify concerning their knowledge of the
reputation of j. w. Belding, teacher in
telegraph college, who, according to
Attorney Brown, was one of the per-
sons responsible for the issuance of
the checks Miss Casselman Is charged
with forging.
The first of these witnesses was Au-
mond G. David, who admitted, In an
swer TO question of the district at
torney that he was sweetheart OF
the defendant.
David is the man who, following
Miss Casselman's arerst, wrote num-
be-. of letters to the district attorney
In which he claimed the young woman
was obsessed, and from the tone OF
these letters 1t is evident David has
been a student of occultism and tried
to bring the practical district attorney
to his way of thinking, but in vain.
David tried to explain his beliefs,
but was cut short by the court.
David said Belongs reputation for
truth and veracity was bad, as did l..
b. Davis, Frank D. Mackay and
by the district attorney, however. said
they knew nothing against Belding,
and the case was closed.
Pretty Defendant Weeps
Deputy District Attorney John
North made the first argument to the
Jury and succeeded several times In
bringing tears to the eyes of the
Young defendant, fact which did not
pass unnoticed, as she has maintained
n calm demeanor throughout the trial.
e. Judson Brown, her attorney, closed
the argument for the day. District
Attorney Fredericks will close this
morning, and the case is expected to
go to the jury by IL o'clock this morn
ing.
A great deal of friction developed in
the gathering of Ruby Casselmans
friends yesterday morning after they
had read the published reports of the
previous days proceedings In which
Attorney Brown stated his opinion
that Miss Mabel Wilson, who was a
visitor at the home of the defendant
| foster parents last fall, was among
those who had uttered checks Miss
Casselman is charged with forging.
Many of Miss Casselman's friends
stoutly maintained a disbelief that
Miss Wilson was in any way connect
| ed with the forgeries and expressed re-
| gret that her name should be brought
| into the trial in such a manner. Miss
Wilson Is now in Nebraska.
| Interest in the trial remains una
bated, the courtroom being crowded to
its capacity yesterday.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-25
ATTORNEY DENIES HAVING
WAGES DUE LABoRERs

A number of Russian laborers in
vaded Judge Hutton's court yesterday
to hear the testimony of F. e. Davis,
attorney for one of the companies for
which Alexander Bianchi, who recently
left Los Angeles without paying his
workmen, was a contractor in road
building.
Davis, It was believed by the Rus
slams, had in his possession some Of
the money Bianchi should have paid
them, and he was summoned into
court to explain. He told the court he
had none of the money and was let go.
Bianchi left Los Angeles in March,
taking with him, it is believed, the
wages of a large number Of workmen
whom he had employed to lay a short
line of railroad north of Los Angeles.
He is now thought to be in Mexico.