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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-11-13
HENEY REPLIES TO
WARREN S. PORTER
Prosecutor Advocates Reform IN
Contrast to Performing With
Political Machine
University Students Applaud
Sentiments of Speaker at
Their Annual Smoker

BERKELEY. Nov. 12.-"Be reformers
and not performers" declared francs
j. Heney to the students OF the Univer-
sity OF California tonight as he nunS
back the recent astounding utterances
Of Lieutenant Governor Warren ) Por-
ter, regent of the university, who de-
clared for the performer, obviously
meaning the one who took the machine
political program
Heney spoke OF his own fights TO the
students assembled in Harmon gym
nasium for their annual smoker before
the big intercollegiate football game
II have lost many fights. but Will win
my next one" said Heney, and he was
applauded 70 the echo.
Robert Fitch presided Among other
rally speakers were John R. GlascOck.
90, the Oldest living graduate of the
University OF California Edward Rust.
Phil NJ. Carey. ". 5. Wells and Sam
Hume. who came from Alaska TO attend
the big game. Heney was given a din
ner this evening by the Delta Kappa
Epsilon fraternity. After the rally he
was the guest OF the faculty club.
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DriSCOll and Baldwin
Will Fight Tonight
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL.

NEW YORK, Nov. 12.-Jem Driscoll.
the feather weight champion of Eng
land, and Matty Baldwin, an aspirant
for the same title in America. will meet
in six round contest tomorrow night
at the Fairmont athletic club. 1t will
be the fastest and cleverest bout the
New York fans have seen in a long
time. Driscou is conceded to be the
speedfest man in the ring today and
Baldwin is noted for his ring action
In his recent fight with Abe AttelI he
kept the champion on the run 1or the
entire six rounds. Baldwin is also a
sluSger, carrying a damaging punch in
either hand, and he has demonstrated
his ability to take punishment.
1t Will be Driscolfs first appearance
in an American ring and as he is anx-
ious TO show the fans that he is the
master of owen Moran. the English
feather weight. who preceded him to
this country and obtained a champion
ship match, he will do his utmost to
stow away the Boston man.
Manager Billy Gibson Of the Far
mont club obtained temporary injunc-
ton from the supreme court restraining
the police from interfering with the
entertainment and it is expected that
the Bronx quarters of the club will be
crowded when the little men enter the
ring.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-11-13
DAMAGE SUIT CAUSED
BY AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT
n. Mcdaniel Alleges Wagon Was
Wrecked and Himself Injured
by Machine of A. A. AmeS
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALI


SAN JOSE, Nov 12.-An automobile
accident on the Alviso road one year
ago this month is the incident around
which a damage suit for more than
200 centers.
The plaintiff, n. Mcdaniel, alleges
that while he was driving milk
wagon toward San Jose on the Alviso
road, the defendant, A. T. Ames, owner
and operator of machine carrying the
number 124S6, came up behind him and
ran into the plaintiffs milk wagon,
throwing him out and causing him
serious injuries.
The plaintiff alleges that three of
his ribs were fractured and internal
injuries sustained. He claims by rea-
son of the accident he has suffered
great bodily pain and that the injuries
are such that he is wholly incapaci-
tated from performing his usual labor,
that of a dairyman. He therefore asks
damages in the sum mentioned above.
together with $50 for injuries done his
wagon and harness. Attorney William
P. Veuve represents the plaintiff.
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INDIAN MURDERER is
SAVED FROM GALLONS
BuckarOO Jack Will Serve Life
Sentence in Nevada
Prison

CARSON. New. Nov. IA special
session of the state board OF pardOns
was held today TO consider the case
of BuckarOo Jack. the Indian sen
fenced to be hanged at the Nevada
state prison tomorrow morning at IL
o'clock. and as a result OF their de-
alterations the Indian will escape the
hangmans moose and will spend the
rest of his life in the state prison for
the murder OF his wife. The case was
considered by the board upon its mer-
its and the facts that led up TO the
crime. taking into consideration the
customs Of the Indian and his defini
tlOn of right and wrong. 1t was the
opinion OF the board that II the facts
in the case as presented to them to-
day. had been given 10 the jury
verdict OF mUrdep in the second degree
~Ould have been the maximum penalty
imposed. It Is believed that the de-
cision OF the board will meet with
general approval throughout the state.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-11-13
.THUGSHURT WOMAN
IN HER OWN HOUSE
Landlady of Lodgings Finds
Robbers Searching Rooms
in Upper Story
After Telling Victim, Thieves
Are Tracked to a Key
Route Train

OAKLAND, Nov. 12.-Attaeked by a
pair of thugs who invaded her place.
Mrs. E. Wall. a lodging house keeper.
Twenty-third street and San Pablo
avenue. had a narrow escape today
from serious injuries at the hands OF
her brutal assailants.
Two men went to the house which
Mrs. Wall conducts early this after
noon and without registering or other
wise making known their intentions
they proceeded to the upper fiat. The
landlady observed them entering. but
presuming that they had come TO visit
friend she paid little heed to them
Shortly after their arrival Mrs. Wall
had occasion 10 go upstairs and saw
the men passing from one room to an
other.
Mrs. Wall confronted the men and
demanded their business. The intruders
were irresolute for a second and then
they made a break for the stairway. at
the head of which Mrs. Wall was stand
ing.
Knocking the woman down the thugs
dashed down the stairs and q few
minutes later they were seen taking
the 500 o'clock Key Route train at
Twenty-second street for San Fran
CISCO
Mrs. Wall suffered several minor In
juries through the rough treatment of
her unwelcome guests. but she was
able to give a description of them.
One of the men was described as
being feet IL tall, sandy mustache.
about 35 years of age. He wore a gray
suit and alpine hat The other man
was feet inches tall, of medium
complexion with shoulders slightly
stopped. and wore a black derby hat.
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SENSATION PROMISED
IN BULLOCK CONTEST
District Attorney Charged With
Being Unfit TO Act in
Estate

REDWOOD CITY, Nov. I2.-Promise
OF further sensational developments in
the Bullock viii contest and charges
against the district attorney as to his
unhtness 10 I'LL the position Of special
administrator were given today befor-
Judge Buck on the calling Of the
case. The attorneys for Mrs. Car
melita Kendall asked for a continu-
ance Of the case until next week in
order that they might file further af-
ndaVits and also to show the unfitness
Of Bullock to occupy the position that
he now holds a report was demanded
from Bullock by Judge Buck as 10
receipts and expenditures. which must
be presented to the court on Thursday
and The case was continued until that
time. when one Of the most sensa-
tional contests in the history of the
county promises 10 get under way.
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MRS. MARTIN SOBS
ON COURT FLOOR
Woman COIIapses When Wea-
verviIIe Transcript Is ADJ
mitted in Case
Declares Ii Is Tissue of Lies and
Has Been Tempered
With

OAKLAND. Nov. I2.-Stretched at
fun length upon the floor of Judge
Wells courtroom. Mrs. Isabella J. Mar
tin mOaned and protested today that
she could bear her misery no longer.
Mrs. Martin collapsed after she had
drama tically interrupted the progress
Of her trial on a charge Of dynamiung
Judge Ogden's home. Court was ad-
3Ourned for 10 minutes TO permit Of her
recovery. After that she shook out her
heavy mourning veil before her face.
sat on a step leading into the judges
chamber and refused to be cOmforted.
Mrs. Martins agitation became ap
parent when Attorney A. L. Prick, who
defended her. agreed TO allow a tran
script Of testimony taken at her pre-
liminary examination al Weaverville
on an arson charge 10 be admitted
without the presence Of the stenogra-
pher who had written il.
That transcript has been tempered
with screamed Mrs. Martin. 1t is full
Of lies. Baby John Martins testimony
IN that transcript is a tissue of lies.
/ want that stenOgrapher here. / can't
stand this any longer"
Mrs. Martin then sat down upon the
carpet sobbing aloud. Her next move
was 10 roll over on her side, saying
that she was tired Of il all.
John Martin testified at the prelim-
mary examination at Weaverville on
Saturday morning that Mrs. Martin
and himself had had no part In firing
The Norris barn and in sprinkling phOs-
phOrus over the Testy home On that
same night he confessed and on Mon
day retracted his first statements and
directly accused his foster mother
George Joninon was a witness who
testified that he had been present when
q bag of paris green was taken from
q spring where John said he had
placed il TO poison some of Mrs Mar
tins alleged enemies.
n Abraham. a dealer al Weaverville.
testified that he had sold dynamite to
Mrs Martin on November %, 1903.
Enlarged Photographic plates Of
handwriting We're introduced by the
prosecution. The plates contained
specimens Of Mrs Martins known
handwriting and copies Of handwriting
on threatening letters received by
Judge Ogden prior TO the outrage. in an
effort TO prove that MRS. Martin had
threatened the judge.
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SPANISH RANK REFoRMs

MADRID, Nov. 1.-THE minister Of
finance has introduced in the cortes a
bill. the object of which is to bring
about reforms In the Bank of Spain.
1t authorizes the issuance of notes up
to 100000, 600 and at the same time
provides for an augmentation of the
gold reserve and a progressive decrease
in. the coined silver reserve. All notes
tax of s. ner fgo,1sanS and IN exc 90
of 5000 600 900 to 81 per thousand. No
advances can be made upon the treas
ury without the enactment of a spe-
cial law. The recent 10 per cent fall
in the stock of the Bank of Spain is
attributed to these proposed reforms.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-11-13
MINING COMPANIES IN
DISPUTE OVER ORE
January Sues the Bunker Hill
for the Recovery of
S7.3OO.O 900

WALLACE, Idaho, Nov. 1.-THE jan
uary mining company has sued the
Bunker Hill and Sullivan mining COM
pany for the recovery of S7.SOO,OO0. al
legged to be the value of ore taken
from disputed vein in the last three
years and for control of the famous
Wardner vein, from which tens of mil
lions of dollars worth of ore has been
extracted. The January mining COM
pany is an Oregon corporation and
lode claim in the Yreka mining dis
trict, which came into possession of
that company by means of transfers
from the Federal mining and smelling
company to Frank P. Post of Spokane
and Post to the January company. In
view of the fact that Post is attorney
for the Federal company, it is gen.
orally believed that that company is
in reality behind the suit.
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SAN FRANCISCO MINT
TO CAST SMALL COINS
Dies Shipped for Copper Cents
and Those for Nickels
Will Follow
SPECIAL DISPATCH To THE CALL

WASHINGTON. Nov. 12-Dies were
shipped today to the San Francisco
mint for the coinage Of copper cents
and dies for nickels will be sent soon.
The demand for small coins on the
coast is steadily increasing About
100000 copper cents have been shipped
10 the coast this year and many banks
make requisitiOn direct TO the Phila-
delphia mint. The San Francisco mint
has never coined cents or nfckeIs be-
fore. Department stores have worked
up much Of the demand for pennies on
the coast
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-11-13
CHINESE EMPEROR DYING

PEk1NG, Nov. lat is the consen-
sus of opinion in Picking that the en-
peror of China is very sick. and TODAY
he is reported as still sinking He will
not accept western medical attendance.
The condition of the emperor is so Sc
rious that the various legations here
are sending cable dispatches thereon to
their respective governments There
have been circumstantia1 rumOrs among
the people of the death of the emperor
and his little brother, the infant son of
Prince Chun. has been brought into the
palace. The emperor has been sufferin ?
for 10 years past from chronic nephrftis
condition now complicated with dfa-
betes and sciatica. 1t is admitted thar
his brain is affected.
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BONDS FOR NEW SCHOOL

SAN RAFAEL. Nov. I2.-The San Ra-
faeI school board at a meeting yester-
day evening decided TO call bond cleo
tion for $4,000 to defray the expense
Of building an additional schoolhouse
IN the east end Of the city and to con-
struct several additions to the school
houses already erected. A sum of
money viii be asked for also 10 make
some needed improvements in the high
school. According to the plans now
being considered by the board . four
roomed schoolhOuse viii be erected in
the east end of the town, additions
made to the schools in the south side
and the Fourth street school and lots
purchased for school in the west end
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PRAISES DIR. HOBBY

The following resolution has beer
adopted by the ship owners association.
whereas, DR.. W. G. Hobby % the public
health and marine hospital service was dele
gated by the surgeon general to take charge OF
the fumigation and quarantine OF the vessels in
san francisco during the recent epidemic OF
'bubOnic plague: and
Whereas. DR.. Hobby carried out the reSula-
tons or his department IN accordance to the
strlctness necessary in situation OF this kind
and with much consideration. fairness and cour-
tesy 10 all alike; we do hereby
Resolve. that the ship owners association o.
the Pacific coast wishes 20 express ITS appreci-
alton TO Dr. Hobby for bis courteous treatment
OF owners ana masters, and the hope that should
again. which necessity we hope win nor arise
the government VIII see II to send back 10 ne
the aforementioned gentleman.
SHIP OWNERS, ASSOCIATION OF THE PA
CIFIC COAST.
By W II. MARSTON President
b. L. sTODDARD. secretarr- 'e''Uen'.
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SAN DIEGO. Nov. l2.-The will of the
late william Reddy. who died recently
at ST. Joseph's hospital in this city. was
flied this afternoon. It's principal be-
quests are. To the Catholic church.
81 000 Right Rev. Bishop T. J. Conaty.
81 900; 10 the bishop Of the diocese of
Spokane. $1,000; TO the Sisters Of ProVi-
dence Of Spokane for their orphanage.
81 600, and to Rev. Mother Cummings.
sister and superior OF St. JOseph's hos
pital. where the deceased made his
home FOR many years. $4,000.
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LOAN ron CHINESE RAILROAD

PICKING. Nov. 1.-Two small loans
for railroad construction and improve
ment were signed here today. One is
for S1.075.000 and will be used for the
Kuan Cheeng Tsu-Kirin line. The term
is % years, issue price 90, interest per
cent. Half of 1t is taken in Japan and
half in China. The other, which was
placed in Japan. is for s160.00O for i'm
provements on the Hsin Min -Muk-
den line. The term is IS years.
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TO REARRANGE TRACK OFFICIALS

SPECIAL DISPATCH To THE CALI.
NEW YORK. Nov. 12.-SeveraI stew
ards of the Jockey club met today in
the Arcade building. the headquarters
of the Jockey club, to hold the monthly
meeting. But there was not a quorum
At the next meeting the turf mag
mates will discuss a movement, the OBJ
ject of which will be to have one set
of track officials. 1t is proposed to
have one steward represent the Jockey
club at all meetings. one official handi-
capper, one racing secretary. one treas
urer. one judge of the finish and one
starter.
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HATEIELD no GO on sTAGE

SAN JOSE. Nov. 12-William Hat
field, who yesterday was discharged
from custody here after being detained
several weeks in jail in Texas and in
this city as Durham suspect, has been
engaged by local theater to make his
appearance on the stage next Sunday
evening. He refuses to discuss his
proposed damage suit against Detective
McAfee of Texas, who arrested him.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-11-13
SCHOOL BOaRD cR.rr

SCHENECTADY n. Y. Nov. 70
Five members of the Schenectady county
board of supervisors rendered their res.
ignations tonight at the REQUEST Of .
citizens committee, who alIege that the
men sold supplies to the county max
ing out the bills in the names Of otba-
persons. and that extravaganza bills havs
been paid without question. Otba~
members of the board are expected IN
resign tomorrow -
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-11-13
ARMY OF TENNEssEr

ST. LOUIS. Nov. 1.-THE Society Of
the Army of the Tennessee concluded
it's business sessions here today. Major
General Granville NJ. Dodge was re
elected president. Captain w. r
Hodges. recording secretary of the
Loyal Legion, in speech protested
against any one considering that the
serting that only 2-3 per cent NOR
tality was shown among the pension
ers of the union army last year
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CANADIAN ELECTIONS

VANCOUVER. B. G., Nov. 12-Two
federal by.eiections were held in Brit
ish Columbia today, the results being:
Yale-Cariboo Martin Burrell, conserva-
tixe, defeated Duncan Ross, liberal;
Kootenai. w. II. Goodeve, conservative.
DEBATED Smith Curtis, liberal, and Da-
wilson, socialist Both are conserva-
tive gains
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PADO ALTO. Nov. 12.-Investigation
into the career Of John Nash. who is
under a charge Of arson preferred by
the local police shows that he has
been twice committed to the insane
asylum and is now supposed to be out
Of the Stockton institution on parole.
Trial Of the Nash case was postponed
BY Justice Charles for-two weeks
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FRANK GILLIAN ARREsTEp

ASTORIA, Nov. 12.-On request OF the
chief of police of San Francisco, Chief
of Police Oberg of Astoria today placed
under arrest Frank Gillian, said to be
wanted in San Francisco in connection
with a felony embezzlement charge
When arrested the man gave the name
of Wasilija Jovonovich. The prisoner
denied that he is Gillian.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-11-13
wALNUT Is MONsTER

: SAN JOSE, Nov 12.-Santa Clara val
ley has a new record of production,
Today walnut six and half inches In
diameter was taken from the Stewart
ranch at Sunnyvale.
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BRITISH saUADRoN,s LONG TRIP

CAPE TOWN. Nov. 1.-THE British
squadron under Rear Admiral Sir Percy
Scott, composed of the cruisers Good
Hope. Antrim Carnaeivon and Devon
shire, left here today for Rio Janeiro.
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LEcTURE on GREErE

An illustrated lecture on ..Tn,-a-
sions In Greece" by Prof. Edward R,sl1
Clapp OF the American school At
Athens. VIII be the feature OF the meef-
ing or the Archaeological Institute 81
which will be held in ~
red room at the FairmOnt Friday a.
$50 p. m The meeting will omen The
NTH year OF the society's work.
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SECRETARY METCALF 1NDIsPosED

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12@Secretary
Metcalf is again suffering from an in
disposition which keeps him at home.
The secretary has not been in good
health for some time. and his physi-
clans say he needs a complete rest
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DROP IN REFINED sIISAR

NEW YORK, Nov. 12-AIl grades OF
refined sugar We're reduced 10 cents
hundred today.
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TO BENEFIT ORPHANAcE

SAN RAFAEL. Nov. IA sale of
fancy work and other articles made by
the plying needle will be held
in the gymnasium of the Mount
Tamalpais academy Friday evening
The sale has been arranged by the la
dies of the Presbyterian church and the
money raised by the sale of needle
work will be turned over for use in bet
tering the condition of the Presbyterian
orphanage at San Anselmo A literary
and musical program has also been ar
ranged.
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Do You Wand sa.oof

Read THE CALLS weekly offer or
page IL.
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SUBURBAN CAMPAIGN

San Leandro. Hayward, Melrose and
Berkeley are also going to be very
much in the game. A committee of
women visited some of these places
today and secured the permission of
the respective mayors to invade their
cities
Mrs. Martinez has been given juris-
diction over Berkeley and will be aided
by number Of sorority girls
Another meeting is TO be held In the
Key Route hotel Saturday, at which
time all committees and captains will
report.
owing to the fear that energetic
crooks might duplicate the tags and
reap a harvest of dimes, it was decided
this morning TO give to each legitimate
tagger an official badge. The. nature
Of these badges will be concealed I'M
til too late for duplication
Mrs. Thomas Hogan was appointed
lieutenant general this morning,
swelling the total of seconds in com
mand TO six.
At a meeting of Jewish women to-
night. at which Rabbi Friedlander
presided, tag day" was discussed and
number of volunteers secured.
Prominent among those who will
participate are Miss Eleanor Parker
and Mrs. Mcclure Gregory.
The city's clergymen will be re-
quested to announce and indorse tag
day from their pulpits.
Six or seven automobiles will be
necessary for use on November 81. and
all having machines which they can
spare on that day are asked to com
municate with General Miss Emma
Mahony at the Key Route hotel.
The business section of Oakland,
First street to Fourteenth and Harri-
son to Jefferson, will be divided into
three districts with a lieutenant gen.
eral at the head of each. About 10
captains and about 300 privates will be
scattered over this area. Then from
Fourteenth street TO Twenty-second
street on San Pablo avenue, Telegraph
avenue and Broadway. and interven-
ing streets, two lieutenant generals
will hold sway.
All other city business and railroad
station centers viii be covered by the
main corps. The remainder of the city