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The San Francisco call., 1908-08-10
SANTA CRUZ POSTAL
VAULT is ENTERED
Robbers Work With DextrOus
Skill, but the Strong Box
DefeS Them

SANTA CRUZ. Aug. 9.-Robbers
broke into the local postoffice some
time between midnight Saturday and
Sunday morning. Postmaster Lincoln
and the employees of the Office deny any
losses, although information has been
secured from reliable authority that a
considerable number of stamps were
taken.
Sheriff Trafton declares the robbery
to have been the mos dextrous piece
Of work he ever saw and believes il TO
have been done by old timers. No
powder or combustible was used, en-
trance to the outer door having been
effected by drilling into the lock An
inner door secured by an ordinary lock
was sprung and forced, while the COM
bination locks were opened in a SINH
lar manner. After having passed
through these three doors a strong box
confronted the burglars that baffied al
efforts to open.
The work on the outer doors was
done with a drill and a sIedge hammer
the handle of the latter having beer
partly cut of so that it could be han
died TO better advantage in close quar-
ters. The sledge was evidently taker
from a local shop and was left in the
vault The postal employees declare
they viii be unable to know whether
they have sustained any loss until they
have checked up, which work they arc
now engaged in.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-10
STRIKING MINERS
FIRE UPON TRAIN
Three Men Are Instantly Killed
and Seven Seriously
Injured

BIRMINGHAM Ala, Aug. 9.-Three
men were instantly killed and seven in
jured, two of whom will probably die,
when striking miners fired into pas
senger train on the Birmingham min
era1 railroad at BlocKton this morn
ing at 2 o'clock The dead
CONDUCTOR JOE T. COLLINS.
o. S. DENT, deputy sheriff.
WILLARD HOWELL, nonunion miner.
Among the injured are: Major F. H.
Dodge, superintendent of safety, Ten
nessee coal company, wounded in hand
and leg; E. E. Cox, superintendent of
mines, Tennessee coal company,
wounded slightly in the knee.
The train was a special bearing nom
union men to the Blockton mines, un-
der guard of soldiers and deputies. On
the outskirts of the town the engineer
suddenly saw a log across the track,
and at once fusillade was fired into
the train. The engineer did not stop,
but let the pilot throw the log from
the track and put on full speed. The
place where the attack was made was
in cut.
The assailants, from the rocks above,
poured down a fire directly into the
windows. Practically every window
in the train was broken, and shots
struck all parts of the engine and cab.
Eight negroes were arrested this
afternoon.
Governor Conner held conference
with Lieutenant Colonel Hubbard, com
manding the militia, this morning and
another company was hurried to Block
ton. 1t is quiet there tonight
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-10
Prepare for Big Crowds
at Harness Races
Match Between Mona Wilkes
and John S May Be One of
Features at EmeryviHe

The offfcials for the harness horse
meet, which will begin at Oakland
Wednesday, will be selected today and,
at the same time, the directors will
make the final arrangements for the
betting privileges.
1t is quite probable that the officials
who presided so acceptably at the Santa
Rosa races will be asked to occupy the
Woodland, who did the starting at
Santa Rosa, has been asked to serve
in the same capacity at Oakland, and
it is expected that he will accept.
stevens is an experienced starter, and
his work at Santa Rosa was generally
satisfactory. At Oakland he will find
need for the use of his best judgment
and skill, for the fields in practically
all of the races except two are more
than usually large. Stevens work has
ben so good lately that he has been
engaged to handle the flag at the breed
ers' meeting at Chico and the state
fair at Sacramento.
The men in the judges stand at Santa
Rosa were +. H. Burke, Robert 5.
Brown, Frank ]. Fitzpatrick and T. j.
Crowley. Their decisions were made
promptly and not a single protest was
made by owners or drivers during the
the watches were c. A. Durfee, J. w.
Thomas, S. B. Wright, G.. w. Berry,
ID. r. Misner and John A. McKerron.
Fred w. Thompson, secretary of the
Park amateur driving club, made an
efficient clerk of the course. From
these men the officials for the Oakland
meet will likely be selected, and If
they are, the public is assured of clean,
well conducted racing.
The betting privilege has been leased,
but the directors will reserve the right
of close supervision over it. Both
pari mutuels and auction pools viii be
sold. The betting clerks are making
preparations to handle big trade. The
gate keepers are getting ready to take
care of 1000 persons on each OF the
first three days of the meet and double
that number Saturday. If Sir John
beats Mona Wilkes the opening day, the
two famous PAGERS will be sent against
each other Saturday in the rubber of
their mighty contest for the pacing
championship of the west. A match
race of this caliber on the grand circuit
would attract 10000 spectators. and If
il is pulled off at Oakland 10000 per-
sons ought to turn the turnstiles of the
EmerVVille track
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-10
.DENEfN AND ADLAI
STEVENSON VICTORS
Results of First Primaries Held
by Illinois Republicans
and Democrats
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

CHICAGO, Aug. 9.-Charles S. De-
neen probably has been chosen by the
republicans in the first primary ever
held in this state as their candidate for
governor. His majority over Yates will
not be more than 1000 votes.
Adlai Stevenson, former vice presf-
dent under Cleveland, has carried the
state on the democratic ticket His
nearest competitor was Colonel James
Hamilton Lewis of Chicago who car
ried this city by approximately 10000
Down the state Stevenson overcaue
1900.
So close is the~ Deneen-Yates race
that there will be a contest At a Sc
cret conference held here tonight be-
tween Congressman Lorimer and the
ates managers it was decided that a
recount will be asked
The republican party is split badly
and gross charges of fraud are made on
both Sides
Stevenson has behind him the united
democracy of the state and 1t looks as
II ne Will carry Illinois into the demo-
cratic column. The democrats are ju-
bilant and united Lewis declares he
viii take off his coat and go to work
as never before to win for the state
ticket.
The Yates men are defiant and angry.
rality, has not a majority Incomplete
returns from SO of the IO2 counties of
the state give him a plurality over the
other candidates of 2S,675. The IA
counties yet to hear from are conceded
TO Hopkins by possibly 1000, making
his total plurality in the state approx
imateIy $4,000.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-10
WOMAN ARRESTED FOR
THEFT IN DANCE HALL
Agent of Construction Company
Misses Gold Piece From
Pocket After Embrace

May Brandon. a queen Of the night,
sat at table in a dance hall in the
tenderloin early yesterday morning,
casting smiles in indiscriminate prOfl1-
sion- One OF the smiles hit w. r. Allen.
special agent OF the San Francisco con-
crete building construction company.
Whereupon Allen made his bow TO Miss
Brandon.
There was one drink; there was an
other. and then Miss Brandon. in the
exuberance Of her sood fellowship. put
her arms around Allen and-hooked a
$40 gold piece snugly~ reposing in his
pocket Allen did not miss his money
until he woke up in his rooms at the
Menlo hotel. and, thinking of the briahf
eyes of Miss Brandon. called her 10 bv
telephone, warning her to be good and
pay back.
Chase yOurselfi" said Miss Brandon.
Allen accordingly informed the no.
lice and Miss Brandon's slumbers were
disturbed by the appearance Of Detect
ives Ryan and O'Day looming large in
her tiny room
She drove the two detectives into the
hall and kept them there until she haS
completed an elaborate and 1eisurelv
toilet She was then escorted 10 the
police station and placed on the detinus
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-10
BOXING BOUT AT A PICNIC

OAKLAND, Aug. 9.-Hermann' Sons,
and incidentally some of his daughters,
held a picnic at Shell Mound park yes
terday and about 1000 persons attended.
The most interesting feature was a
four round boxing contest between
Willie O'Neil, the Australian fighter,
and Danny Lynch. The boys put UP a
clever exhibition and provided the
crowd with many opportunities to APP
plaud.
w. Lueddeke, chairman of the COM
mittee, looked after the comfort of the
guests, and Secretary Carl Penning and
Treasurer August Mally were busy
throughout the day. The following
lodges were in charge of the picnic:
California lodge, Oakland; West Berke-
ley No. 2; Edelweise Sisters. Oakland,
No. 2; Encinal. Alameda, No. 30; Vic
toria Sisters, Berkeley, No. 40 The fol-
lowing committees were appointed from
the different lodges to take charge of
the gathering: California = William
Lueddeke, J. Bode, M. Rusenhitch; West
Berkeley-C. Pennfng, J. Koch, c.
Fuchs; Edelweise-Mrs. NJ. Grave, Mrs.
A. Spaniel, Mrs. w. F1ett; Victoria
Mrs. Glasser, Miss F. Fohrman, Mrs. A.
Fohrman; Encinal-August Mally, A.
Sails. A. Wittborf.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-10
BUTTE ENTRIES

First race, four furlongs, selling-Prince
Alamo, r. A. McCurdy, Marines Ray Welsh Cav
allena, Beaumont, Trocha. knight Deck, Harry
Stanhope, Mabel Fountain, Colonial Mary.
Minnie.
Second race, four and a half furlongs, sell
ing-Maud s. Misty's Pride. Reno Rebel. Nina
Baker. Ontario Oregon, Monsie Mable, Kato
s. Robert Mitchell st. Joe, Happy Chappy, joe
Wootan, Sid Silver.
Third race, six furlongs selling-Aunt Hala,
valoski, Kiamesha, Jillette, Ed Tracey, Billy
Taylor Airs, Queen Caroline, Springfield, Sal
wage, Akbar, Master Lester.
Fourth race. FIVE furiongs. purse-Neva Lee,
Princess Alene. Mrs. Mathews. Grasscutter.
Redan, Sponduix Kenilworth. George ". Tut
hill.
Fifth race, five and half furlongs. purse
Ethel Day, Dorian Prince. Hereafter, Sidney f,
Pimkim, Sibari, Ell Cazador.
Sixth race, and a sixteenth miles, sell
ing-Mrs. Neugent, Taskmaster, ]. Kneal, Lord
Rossington, Sake. Wolfville. Entrada. Prince
of Orange. Daytime, John ]. Rogers, BIZ Cur
tbs, Daring.
Seventh race one mile. selling-Willie 7.
Mabel Hollander, Sainrda, Jennie's Beau. Lucy
Marie Special Delivery. Himalaya, vinton,
Happy Rice Free knight the Bear, Little But
tercup. Belsnicker
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-10
COL. MAUS TAKES
FUNSTON'S PLACE
Army Officers Expect General
Frederick Dent Grant Will
Secure the Post

The command of the department of
California, the most important military
division of the United States army, will
pass out of the hands of General Fred
erick Funston at 8 o'clock this morning
and in the control of Colonel Marion p.
Maus, commanding officer of the Twen-
ty-second infantry, late of the Presidio
at Monterey.
Colonel Maus will be in sole charge of
1000 men and chain of coast defense
extending at intervals along the Cali
fornia seaboard, at least until General
Funston's successor is named.
AS Colonel Maus should, in the regu-
lar army routine, be appointed briga-
dier general this summer, he may be
permanently retained in the command,
but in army circles it is expected that
Major General Frederick Dent Grant,
who stands next to General Wood on
the army list, will secure this impor-
tant post
General Funston will leave this
morning for the school of instruction
for officers at Fort L.eavenworth, Kan.
His family will remain here for the
present.
Colonel Maus has had a hand In about
every fight of any consequence by
American troops since he graduated
from West Point in 1874. He served
as a junior officer in the wild Indian
1ghting days of the '70's and took part
In the campaigns which ended in the
death of Sitting Bull and the capture
of Joseph He was with General Miles
in Cuba and Porto Rico in the Spanish
American war, and in April, 1904, led an
independent command against the Mo-
ros In the Taraca campaign.
colonel j. w. Duncan, who has been
General Funston's chief of staff will
go to Washington in charge of the
newly organized school of the depart
ment of infantry. Colonel w. J. Simp-
son, adjutant general, will be acting
chief OF staff
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-10
BANKER MARTEL TO
GO ON GRILL AGAIN
Langdon to Continue Inyestiga-
ton of Affairs of Wrecked
Market Street Bank

The investigation into the affairs of
the Market street bank will be con-
tinued before District Attorney Lang
don this morning. AT. MarteI, presi-
dent of the wrecked Institution, will
probably conclude his testimony, and
w. b. Nash, former vice president and
cashier, will possibly tell what he
knows. The many transactions on the
books of the bank will be gone over
thoroughly.
Just what questions Martel was re-
quired to answer at the hearing before
Langdon Saturday have not been dis
closed. Many of the entries in the
books, it is alleged. show that Marte1
bought several pieces of real estate,
which are charged to the Sierra Nevada
water and power company and to the
Burlingame terrace. Receiver Mooser
is now investigating several other
transactions that look even more ir-
regular than those already uncovered
Many new propositions to Iiquidate
the bank are being suggested each day.
The offer OF John c. Hughes, former
cashier of the National Bank of the Re-
public, at Kansas City, viii probably
be taken UP today if Hughes still
wishes to secure the bank. Several
other parties have suggested plans to
the receiver, few of which are being
entertained.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-10
ANSWERS DIVORCE
SUIT WITH DEATH
Julia COuChOt Commits Suicide
While BrOOding Over
Separation

Brooding over the thoughts of a sep-
aratiOn from her husband, Julia Cou-
chot. 1871 Green street, wife of George
]. Couchot, a craftsman employed by
the board of public works, swallowed
the contents OF bottle OF carbOlfc acid
late Saturday night with fatal results.
Couchot reached his home about
o'clock Sunday morning. AS he passed
his wife's room he noticed that she was
in her bed. She appeared to be asleep.
Yesterday morning, when he awak-
ened, he noticed Mrs. Couchot lying
in the same position and walked to her
bedside to awaken her. 1t was at this
point that he discovered she was dead.
Couchot notified the cOrOner's Office.
1t is said that suit for divorce, in.
stituted by the husband, which is now
pending, caused Mrs. Couchot to worry.
She abhorred the idea OF separation
and, it is reported, threatened TO kill
herself il divorce were granted.
Couchot appeared broken hearted over
the affair
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-10
Rugby Football Teams
Practice at Park

The Barbarian and Olympic Rugby
football teams held combined practice
at the park stadium yesterday morn
ing. There was large attendance of
active members of both teams, and rep
resentatives from the University of Cal
ifornia, st. Mary's college and Santa
Clara college We're present.
The Olympic forwards packed against
the Barbarians. The winged 20" boys,
however, Were no match for the expert
enced BarbarianS at hooking the ball.
The formations were gone through TO
give each team practice and to teach
the Olympic forward men how to hook"
properly.
Browne, Sands and Cough were the
front men for the Barbarians, and in
team TO take the ball from. Running g
passing was lndulged in, but most of
the players were out of form and the
ball was not handled properly.
After the regular serum and other
practice the men formed themselves
into two teams and played a short
game. 1t was more of a scramble than
anything else on account of the lack of
form and the large number on each side.
Price, Spencer, Hyland, Sharp, Mol
finO, Hickey and Erskine showed well.
particularly Erskine, who was in great
form in the pack.
Coach Howard of Santa Clara college
was present and expressed himself as
being well pleased with the form dis
played by the Barbarians and Olympics
for the early season.
The Barbarians will have gymnasium
practice every Tuesday and Thursday
at the clubs headquarters, 1882 Fulton
street. and all members are asked to
attend next Tuesday at D. m. in full
uniform.
The Olympic club Will hold practice
Wednesday in the club gymnasium, and
several OF the Barbarians have been in
vited to attend and put the Olympic
members through the different forma-
tons
Sands and Browne will illustrate the
/ hooking of the ball for the benefit of
the Olympic members.
Combined field practice will be held
/ by the two teams at the stadium next
Sunday morning.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-10
ROAD BUILDING OUTFIT
PLEASES THE AUTOISTS
Combined Rock Crusher and
Traction Engine Does Good
Work Near NaDa

NAPA, Aug. 9.-The combined porta-
bic rock crusher, traction engine and
cars that have been in commission re-
building the Sonoma road west of this
city have won the approval of the Napa
automobilists and farmers since it be-
gan operations several days ago. and
many citizens are if favor of installing
Ike plants throughout the county.
The new machine already has COM
pleted the macadannizing of about two
miles Of roadway, which has become
popular with automobilists.
The machine. which is the first of its
kind to be tried in the northern part
of the state is being tested by the su-
pervisors. The portable crusher breaks
the rock to the desired size, after which
It is dumped into the cars, hauled by
the engine, which is equipped with
large fiat wheels that take the place of
a steam roller. The cars have a capa-
city Of 80 tons to a load and the engine
has been found effective over grades.
The work has been done under the
direction of Supervisor Jasper Patrick.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-10
EASTERN SAVANT LAUDS
PROFESSOR LOEB'S WORK
DR.. II. c. Jones of Johns Hopkins
University Praises California
Scientists Achievements

DR.. h G. Jones of the department of
physical chemistry of the Johns Hopkins
university of Baltimore, Md, is a guest
at the Fairmont with Mrs. Jones. The
couple have been touring the west as
far north as Alaska and will return to
their home today.
DR.. Jones is a close friend Of Profess
sor jacques Loeb of the University of
California and an enthusiastic champion
or the Californians work. The two
savants had a conference at the hotel
yesterday.
i regard Loeb as the greatest inves-
tigator in physiology, not only in
America but in the world, said DIR.
Jones. His work in artificial par
thonegenesis. or the production of 1iv-
ing formS from the unfertilized ova in
certain of the lower animals, is nothing
less than a classic-'
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-10
MAN STRIKES DOWN
WOULD BE GUN FIGHTER
Old Offender Is Arrested While
Drawing Weapon and Blood
shed Is Ayerted

James McNulty. a tanner 81 years
old, was arrested by Policeman T. w.
Maloney last night and charged with
assault in an attempt to commit MUIR
der. McNulty, who served a term in
the county Jail several months ago for
battery, was causing a disturbance last
night in saloon at Army street and
San Bruno avenue Maloney. who was
passing the saloon, asked the man to
behave himself and, when he refused,
ordered him out of the saloon At this
point McNulty reached for his revolver
Before he could get it W. p. Conway
of 1888 Florida street, who was in the
saloon at the time, hit him on the jaw,
sending him to the floor. While he
was down the policeman slipped the
handouts On him and marched him to
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-10
SWISS RELIEF SOCIETY'S
PICNIC PROVES SUCCESS
Thousands Adopt Motto "Be
Merry" and Add to Fund
to Help the Poor

SAN RAFAEL. Aug. 9.-"Be merry
was the motto unanimously adopted by
$500 persons who attended the Swiss
relief society picnic today at Schuet-
zen park, in San Rafael. And every
one lived up to the expression.
The affair was a huge success. All
the day long merry couples glided over
the polished floor of the pavilion to the
strains of dance music. For those who
disliked dancing the committee had
made arrangements for shooting
matches The youngsters enjoyed
themselves playing games.
The day was perfect and a number of
young men and women took advantage
of the beautiful weather to climb the
surrounding hills and view the wonder
full panorama of Marin county and the
bay.
The money accruing from the picnic
will be used by the society to c&fry on
its charitable work among the poor Ttal-
ians, French and Germans. A. Monotti
is president of the society; E. BohI,
vice president, and A. Juillerat, secre-
tary.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-10
Joe Thomas Looks Like
Likely Heavy Weight
Cans Believes He Will Turn the
Tables on Nelson Adn1is-
sion Day

{ More than 100 fight fans of this city
who take an interest in the doings OF
Thomas journeyed to San Rafael yester-
day to take a peek at Joe. and see for
themselves If he was showing any I'M
proyement over his past form. EVERY
body who looked at Thomas as he went
through his stunts came away very ia
vorably impressed with his style, for
he looked a far more formidable boxer
than on any of the three occasions when
he faced Stanley Ketchel in the ring
during a year.
Though he will be on the short end
when he meets the middle weight cham
pion at the Coliseum week from to-
morrow night, Thomas will have many
packers who concede him q chance with
he is not making weight this time He
certainly has the appearance OF a Strong,
young heavy weight, but Just now mucn
OF the old gaf he can stand Tor remains
to be seen.
Thomas now touches the scales at 176
POUNDS, SO this means that ne VIII en-
ter the ring weighing about $50. fully
~ pounds more than he has ever fought
at In his life. He is a Legitimate heavy
weight at the present time and can
never hope to take off flesh again.
Thomas boxed 10 fast ROUNDS with
Walter Stanton, George Murray and
He gave and took with them and was
willing to set any kind of a pace. His
wind seemed good and he boxed nicely
so all he needs is endurance to make a
great showing against Ketchel, and he
claims to have plenty of this to rely
upon.
After a layoff of about 10 days.
Ketchel will be back at the training
grind at the baseball park bright and
early this morning The rest which he
enjoyed did him a lot of good and pre-
vented him from growing stale for the
coming engagements He will have his
usual retinue of trainers on his staff,
headed by Billy Rogers. ketchel fig
ureS to fight at about 10 pounds.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-10
HAYES EFFORTS DOUBTED
BY EXCLUSION LEAGUE
Congressman Declares He Has
Worked Hard for Anti
Oriental Legislation

At the regular monthly meeting of
the Asiatic exclusion league. held in
the Labor temple yesterday afternoon,
Congressman e. A. Hayes spoke at
length on the history of Japanese ex-
clusion legislation and the possibility
of securing the passage of restrictive
measures at the next session of con-
gress.
with questions by the delegates pres
ent, many of whom did not seem salts
fed that everything possible had been
done to secure the passage of an ex-
clusion act by the last congress- For
this failure Hayes passed up the re-
sponsibllity to Speaker Joseph Cannon,
whom he denounced for his severe ruI-
ingS.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-10
TAKE LOOK AT MusTAIN

Terry Mustain, the new heavy weight,
who will take on Joe Willis of Vallejo
at Billy Roche's C6lma pavilion Satur-
day evening, worked out before a
crowd of curious fans at Alameda yes
terday afternoon. Mustain is an un-
known quantity here, and for this rea-
getting a line on him His showing
yesterday against big Bob Emmett was
very creditab1e one. Terry hauled
and mauled the big fellow all over the
gym and gave a nice exhibition of box
ing. If he makes good against Willis,
who also is a hard nut to crack, then
Mustain will be sure of getting on with
some good card within short space of
time
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-10
POLICEMAN'S DUEL
WITH A BURGLAR
Robber Escapes With His
Booty After a Running
Battle With Officer

A revolver battle between burglar
and Policeman Thomas Collier took
place in Linden avenue last night
Neither man was injured and the bur-
glar escaped among some ruins in Oak
street.
along the streets in a suspicious man
ner and called on him to halt. For an
swer the man broke into a run. Col
lier followed, firing over his head as
he ran. After a short run the burglar
turned in his tracks and took two shots
at the policeman. Collier fired point
blank at the man, but missed. The
burglar darted into some ruins and
made his escape.
Collier Immediately started an in
vestigation and discovered that the
residence of George Hippely, AL Lin
den avenue, had been robbed of $I75
and gold watch and chain.