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The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
BONI NOW SLURS
HIS FORMER WIFE
Promises Sensational Legal
Battle to Secure Children
From Princess De Sagan

PARIS, July S.-Count Boni de Cas-
tellane, whose former wife was mar
ried yesterday in London to Prince
Helie de Sagan, the counts cousin. has
opened what promises to be a sensa-
tional legal battle for the possession of
his three children. the offspring of his
marriage with Miss Anna Gould. The
step taken by the count yesterday
which generally has been misunder-
stood, is merely a preliminary skirm-
ish.
This was not a formal demand for
the custody OF the children, but an
aftermath of the removal last week by
the count of his son, Jay, from the
residence of his former wife at Yer
sailles.
Maitre Bonnet, counsel for the count
yesterday afternoon petitioned the court
to reindorse his clients right to retain
Jay temporarily on account of the
child's illness and because of the in
sufficient care he was receiving at Ver-
sailles during the absence of his mother
Maitre Bonnet told the correspondent
of the Associated Press today that a
decided move would be made in a few
days when he would ask the court to
give the custody of all the children to
the count on the ground that the prin-
cess de Sagan was not a suitable pro-
tector for them. inasmuch as she Is
under the complete domination and con
troll of Prince Helie, who is unworthy
to hold the position of father to the
childreA
"As proof that Nine Gould was com
pletely dominated by the prince de
Sagan, we will offer her action in trav-
cling in Italy, the Riviera and to Eng
land In company with the prince de
Sagan before she was married to him. "
Maitre Bonnet declared. THE case will
proceed as soon as the princess de
Sagan announces her readiness to de-
fend her interests"
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09

the national committee be entitled to seats as
the regularly accredited delegates and alternateS
TO this convention. namely:
The state OF Idaho
The first second. third. fourth. fifth sixth.
seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth districts OF
The second third. fourth, fifth. sixth and sew
enth districts of the state OF New York
The nineteenth district Of the state or Ohlo-
The thirty second district OF the state OF
Pennsylvania.
The district of Columbia.
In the matter Of the contest from the nrst.
second. fourth. fifth and sixth districts OF the
state Of PENNSYLVANIA We recommend that the
contestants shall be seated and recognized by
this convention the duly accredited delegates
and alternates from said districts in the state
OF Pennsylvania, to wit: First district, Nell
Bonner, Michael Francis; second district. Ryer-
son W. Jennings; fourth district A Raymond
Ran. Horace +. FOgel; nth district. PatrlcS
F. Horan, Paul Wise; sixth district, p J. Hal
In the matter Of the contest from the ninth
district OF the state Of Ohio your committee
recommends that the following be seated IN
this convention as the accredited delegates from
said district: E. A. Powers, Dr. William Watts.
Callaghan concluded by moving the
adoption of the report. II second that
notion shouted a delegate from In
diana.
The chairman stated the question and
then recognized I. L. Straus of Mary
land, who read the minority report
which recommended that the cOntes-
tees in the Pennsylvania cases be seat
ed and which was as follows:
REPORT OF MINORITY
The report recommended that delegates from
the nrst. second, fourth. fifth and sixth dis
tricts OF Philadelphia, Pa, districts holding
seats IN the convention be declared lawfully
entitled TO such seats. and in support of the
recommendation the minority gave the follow
ing reasons:
First-That there was no evidence addueed
by the contestants before the committee to
support their claim to said seats.
Second-That the contestants produced no
credentials conducive TO accredit them IN any
way TO membership in this convention
Ihlrd-Ihat they made no protest or appeal
10 any convention of the democratic party G.
pennsylvania, or to any tribunal or function
airy of said party, or TO any court In said state,
as provided by the primary election law Of the
state.
Fourth-That the credentials Of said con-
testees We're uneXceptional in every particular
and that abundant proof OF their right TO the
seats was adduced.
The action Of the majority Of the COM
mtttee is staggering blow at the independ-
ence Of the democracy of a sovereign state.
Ihis convention can rest upon no other founda-
tion than the supremacy within state lines Of
the party organization Of every state
We therefore recommend that the said con-
testees retain the seats heretofore awarded them
by a legalized democratic primary and in
uorsed by the national democratic convention.
The report is signed by the repre-
sentatives on the committee from the
following states:
Maryland. New Jersey. New York,
Louisiana, Illinois, North Carolina,
Georgia, Virginia, Minnesota, Delaware,
New Hampshire, Kentucky, West Vir-
ginia.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
VAST COAL FIELDS
FOUND IN PHILIPPINES
Discovery Places the United
States in Independent Posi-
ton in Future

WASHINGTON, July s.-News of the
discovery of vast coal fields on Batan
island, contained in a special cable
gram, was promptly communicated to
army and navy officers as well as to
others who are interested in the coun-
try's Philippines policy. Opinion was
unanimous as to the Importance Of the
new discovery.
by the discovery and development
Brigadier General Clarence Edwards
chief of the bureau on insular affairs.
when copy of the cablegram was
shown him, the United States is placed
in an independent position as far as the
worlds coal supply is concerned.''
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
CUT DOWN TAFT BANNER
Bryanites Object to Walking
Under Republican Emblem

LINCOLN, Neb., July S.-The Taft
banner stretched across o street near
Twelfth, and which has excited the
wrath Of many Bryan supporters here.
wa cut down at midnight tonight. The
ucular surprise, as threats of such
action had been freely made
by any demonstration. as few peonle
were on the street The work Is be-
Heved TO have been that Of a single
opposite sides of the street
The wreckage Of the banner caught
in telephone and telegraph wires and
Is suspended In limp bundle about
10 feet above the street
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
MACHINE LOSES By
MAJORITY OF 112
Contra Costa Voters Secure
Primaries by Bitter Fight
at Polls
Railroad Uses Whole Bag OF
Tricks and Big Fund, Only
to Fail

MARTINEZ. July s.-Complete re-
turns received at the county clerks Of
flee today from yesterdays election give
the majority for mandatory primaries
at 112 in a total vote OF 2.SS2. The
cIoseness of the result gives positive
evidence of the desperation OF the
Southern Pacific political bureau and its
allies. That the victory was won was
due to the combined efforts OF the Lin
coin Roosevelt republican league, Judge
William S. Wells and his friends. Judge
Wells had been selected Tor crush
ing defeat by the political powers thau
be. headed by A. p. Mckenzie, chair
man of the republican county central
committee, and Arthur B. Coleman a
member Of the republican machine state
executive committee.
Every device OF cheap politics was
used to confuse the voter. Attempts
were made to drag into the contest
every local political fight that had dis
turbed the county for years. Every pre-
cinct quarrel every township jealousy
that could be played upon was used as
leverage.
TRY TO FOOL VOTERS
So utterly desperate was the con-
test that many voters were befuddled
and We're persuaded for the time that
the demand for mandatory primaries
was not right.
Despite the tremendous advantage OF
control. of the influence of the South
ern Pacific political machine in not a
few quarters of the county. the eNer-
tion of organization strength as IL had
never before been eXerted. the man
datOry primaries will be held.
The people of Contra Costa county
will go TO the polls in August as a re-
suit of yesterdays election. and will be
protected by the law in their balloting
for nominating convention delegates.
In not few precincts the primaries
carried by virtually unanimous vote. In
others a tight fight resulted. due 10 a
misconception of the situation born OF
Misrepresentation and deceit. Money
was spent lavishly by the machine. Al
Port Costa il was said that plenty OF
cash was available for an anti-primary
fight.
WILL FOLLOW ADVANTAGE
The election yesterday will be fol-
lowed by steady campaigning against
the now ratified machine. The Lincoln
Roosevelt republican league and all OF
the victorS in the fight will continue
the battle Complete returns follow:
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
BRYAN DEEPLY MOVED
Words to Acknowledge Demon
stratiOn Fail Commoner

FAIRvIEw. LINCOLN. Neb.. July s.
THE democrats have been very good
to me and 1 can find no words to ex-
PRESS my deep appreciation Of the con-
hdence and good will which the DEM
onstration indicates"
It was with these words that w. 7
Bryan this afternoon. speaking TO
newspapermen, acknowledged the re-
naarkable demonstration given him by
delegates to the democratic national
convention.
That Bryan was deeply affected by
the outburst was apparent in the gray
fly with which he uttered the senti-
ment. One hour and 27 minutes OF
kilograms received at Fairview, and
the thrill OF IL showed in flashes in
the eyes Of the man to whom 1t was
paid.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
.CALIFORNIANS ARE
AGAIN IN HARMONY
UnWarranted Interference on
Part of Secretary Murray
Is Responsible
Sends Telegram to Judge Raker
Protesting Against Stand
of DOckWeiler
By Edward F. O'Day
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL


DENVER, July S.--Everything is
harmony now. The scars are all healed
and we are all going to get together
and make common cause against ouI
! common enemy, the republicans"
That substantially is what several
members of the California delegation
/ told me today, and 1t Is was borne out
| by the treatment accorded in what is
| regarded by all the delegates, pro-
| Bell and anti-Bell alike, as an unwar-
| ranted interference on the part of John
! F. Murray of San Francisco, newly
chosen secretary of the California state
central committee
Presuming apparently to speak for
| the state central committee, Murray
| telegraphed to Judge John E. Raker,
the chairman of the body. protesting
against the stand taken by Isidore
Dockweiler, California's representative
on the platform committee, on the in
| junction plank. Murray directed Judge
Raker to confer with Governor Haskell
of Oklahoma, chairman of the plat
form committee, on the matter, and
added that he had wired to Governor
Haskell repudiating Dockweiler's posi-
| ton.
Judge Raker was anything but
pleased at this interference by Muir
ray and Immediately showed the tele-
gram to Dockweiler. The Los Angeles
man smiled and appeared no whit dis
| turbed at the disapprobation OF Muir
ray.
1t has not in the least influenced his
position on the injunction plank.
| AS stated in these dispatches two days
ago, Dockweiler is in favor of con-
| servative injunction plank. Being g
| lawyer, he takes the purely legal view
of the functions of the courts. Appar-
emily his views did not accord with
| those of certain labor men in the state
central committee, supposing that Muir
ray acted on any but his own personal
! initiative.
TURNED DOWN BY RAkER
Judge Raker was very glum about
! this first act of the new secretary OF
the body he presides over.
| The executive committee of the
state central committee does not meet
1 until July %. 1t is therefore impossible
| for them to deliberate on any matter
before this convention" he said. Muir
ray must have acted on his own respon-
sibility. He had no right to send the
| telegram"
| Judge Raker's views are shared by
all the members of the delegation. Here
| then, is one matter about which they
4 dIe AdIHlohlOuSf anu luelF agreement
| has had an excellent moral effect. The
air is clearer; the undercurrent of sus-
j picion and dissatisfaction has disap-
| peared.
| Harmony has always been the slogan
of the delegation, but it seems to have
more meaning since Murray got busy
in the interest of further dissension
Instead Of dividing, he seems to have
united the delegates. The California
democracy has genius for creating
anomalous situations; in the present
case 1T has more than justified its Pc
culiar reputation
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
JOHN BARRETT Is III

DENVER, July S.-John Barrett ot
Washington, president OF the bureau
or american republics, is i'll at the
II was rumored yesterday that he was
threatened with typhoid This report
was denied. and it was stated that the
expectation was that he would be out
suffering from a cold.
Barrett came to Denver to attend the
democratic national convention.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
FIFTY-THREE PERISH
DURING THE HOT WAVE

NEW YORK. July S.-Although the
backbone of the heat wave was broken
at dawn by cool northerly wind. eight
persons who were weakened by the ex-
cessive heat died today. The hospital
and police reports show that So per
sons died and more than 500 were
Frustrated by the excessive heat.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09

NEW YORK, July S.-LoOt valued AT
$4,000 was secured by safe blowers
who. early today. drilled their way
through a 20 inch brick wall into the
pany in Beekman street and then shat
tered two safes with dynamite
The police have no clew to the rob-
berS
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
WILL CONTEST FATHER,s Will.

NEW YORK, July s.-william M. In
graham Jr. of waverly. N Y. has in
structed his attorney to begin contest
Brooklyn. who died June Z, leaving an
estate of more than $4,000 but be-
queathing his son only 500.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
MRS. FRANK GOULD WILL
STOP HER DIVORCE SUIT
Husbands Love for Children Is
the Moving Cause for
Reconciliation
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

NEW YORK, July S.-There is ground
for the belief that the action for df-
vorce brought by Mrs. Frank ]. Gould
against her husband is TO be discontin-
ued. Mrs. Gould herself admitted the
fact. When asked over the telephone
this afternoon If it were true that her
suit would be discontinued she replied
in the affirmative.
Frank Gould's attachment to his
children will be the moving cause for
the reconciliation with his wife. and
those who have watched events say il
is due any day.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
Guffey Delegation Is Rejected byCOnyenhOn
After Acrimonious Debate on Reports
Majority Of Credentials Committee Upheld
by Big Vote, Thirteen States Opposing

DENVER July Sat the night session of the democratic
national convention after hour of speech making the committee
credentials reported the Pennsylvania and other contested
minority report the Pennsylvania delegation resulted IN
hours which rejected
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
SPECIAL JURORS MAY
PASS ON THAW'S SANITY
Justice Mills Will Not Allow
Hearing by Commission and
Sheriff's Jury
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALI

NEW YORK, July SIT was learned
today that should Supreme Court Jus
tice Mills decide next Monday to allow
a jury to pass upon Harry K. Thaw's s
mental condition the hearing will not
be held before a special commission
Justice Mills will order the commits
sioner of jurors of Westchester county
to draw special panel of 200 Jurors
and preside at the trial
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09

PLoTTERs ARE BEHEADED-Saigon, Co
chin China, July S.-The three Annamite officers
condemned TO death for completely in a plot
70 poison the members OF the garrison have
kRRn beheaded at Manoi.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09

ford, Conn, July s.--Edward c. Frisbie of this
city and Sidney Mitchell Of Chicago have been
United boxboard and paper company in this
state.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
WILL FOLLOW ADVANTAGE

The election yesterday will be fol-
lowed by steady campaigning against
the now ratified machine. The Lincoln
Roosevelt republican league and all OF
the victors in the fight viii continue
the battle Complete returns follow:
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09

the name of Bryan, majority of the
state standards were in their proper
places and the demonstration was prac-
his speech.
My countrymen." he said, ito the
greater and older states Of this great
republic Oklahoma has only. this to say:
Go thou and do likewise"
Cheers and applause greeted Senator
Gore as he made his way from the plat
form.
The chair again recognized Ollie
James of Kentucky, who moved that a
recess until s O'Clock be taken
Bell put the motion and. without
waiting for a negative vote, declared
1t carried, and the session was ended.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
REPORT OF MAJORITY

In the matter Of the contests from the states
OF Idaho Illinois, New York, Ohio Pennsylva
MIA and the district OF Columbia your commi tte'
begs to report that they have carefully lnvesti
gated each of said contests; that hearings hav,
been given to both the contestants and con
testees IN each of said contests, and your com
mittee has endeavored to ascertain as near a:
can be all the facts bearing upon each contest
and after careful investigation of the merits OF
each contest recommends that in each Of the
following contests the delegations as named by
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UIkSY THE IHkTfR

The opening announcements have now
been made by the arrangements Of all the
principal theaterS of the city, andthe at
fractions secured not only for the open
ing weeks. but for those which are to fol-
low. give promise of splendid season of
theatrical enjoyment for Washington pa
irons.
Chase's. which opens its doors tomor-
row, at the matinee, with its inaugural
performance OF the season, presents d
most inviting bill of new vaudeville at
fractions. One week later comes the
Belasco with Blanche Bates and a new
play by American author, THE
Fighting Hope" for its premier
Mr.. Belasco has declared that the ap-
prevail of a Washington audience has
been the presage of success for his mas
terpieces in the past, and so he sends this
new play here for first performance in
the hope that ii will secure the indorse-
ment that carried value with it in the case
of The Darling of the Gods. Sweet
Kitty Belairs. The Girl of. the Golden
West and others that have won high
favor throughout the country.
The Columbia management also an
nounces the presentation of Il new
play. Jet, by an American author
Louise Lowell. with Nannette Comstock
in the title role. thus teStifyine its appre-
citation of a Washington Endorsement.
The National will open Monday, Sep
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Productions Promised Later.

The arrangements Of the National. the
Belasco and Chase's, probably to add
the pleasure of anticipation to that
which will be afforded by the produc-
tions yet to come, promise the follow
ing attractions for the future:
The National.
The Savage production of The Devil, "
week beginning September II; Thomas
A. Wise in The Gentleman From Mis-
sissippi" week beginning September %
Grace George in "Divorcons," week of
October 4. and "a Knight for a Day
with John Slavin, week of October l..
The Belasco.
David Warfield. in repertoire: John
Mason. in 1.-THE Witching Hour; Lew
Fields. in 1.-The Girl Behind the Coun-
ter: The Mimic World" The Three
Twins" and Jefferson De Angels and
Camille D'ArvilIe in The Gay White
Way"
Chase's.
September Z, William Rock and Maude
Fulton: September IA. "Onaip,' the Hin
doc mystery; September II, Virginia
Harmed and company; September %.
Nat NJ. Wills, the happy tramp; October
5, 1.-THE Naked Truth" operetta: October
IL, THE Angelus" choral production;
October 10, Stella Mayhem. the bounti-
full coincidence; October rs. Thos. E.
Shea and company; November ?, "a
Day at the Country Club" scenic sensa-
ton; November 8, Pauline" and No
vember 10, Lasky's Viennese rage, The
Love Waltz
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auctions which have had the approval
of Washington audience at their pre-
meres in this city that David Belasco
has again selected the National capital
for an inaugural performance, his first
dramatic offering for the season of 1903
% BelascO theater-goers will have an
opportunity Monday evening, September
T. to judge of the merits of the new play
which Mr.. Belasco has chosen for Blanche
Bates this year-a play which is said to
be novel in more respects than one.
1.-The Fighting Hope" is the title of the
American author named William j.
Hurlbut
1t is said that in THE Fighting Hope
Miss Bates will find wide scope for that
UNIQUE and versatile talent which has
placed her in the foremost rank with the
greatest character actresses of today
Mr.. Beasco is positive her present play
is a worthy successor to the Darling Of
the Gods and the Girl of the Golden
West The Fighting Hope differs
from these dramas in that it Is play of
modern times. with modern costumes.
Instead of supporting cast of twenty
five or thirty people. Miss Bates COM
pany will include but four persons be-
sides herself; namely, Charles Richman,
John w. Cope. Howell Hansel and Loretta
Wells. Another interesting fact is that
the entire action of The Fighting Hope"
which is written in three acts, takes
place in but single room.
The box office for Miss Bates engage
ment will open Thursday morning of this
week
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ChaSe'S.

Chase's opening offering every year is
designed TO be standard-maker for the
rest of the season. The management an
nounces that the galaxy secured for the
coming week. beginning with tomorrow S
matinee represents the largest costliest
and most diversified inaugural bill ever
presented here, the most noticeable feature
being the wholly fresh and new charac-
ter of each number, beginning with the
headline attraction. Ralph c. Herr, the
comedian recently featured with Mile.
Genee in Ziegfeld's THE Soul Kiss" The
offering is described as a fine medium for
brilliant versatility and enables Mr. Herr
to give glimpses of himself in his roles
in Dolly Dollars" Lola From Berlin
The White Hen The Soul Kiss" etc.
monologue with appropriate character
izations in costume. The added special
feature of the week is The Six Little
Girls and the Teddy Bear" with Everett
Scott in the furry bear role. The other
parts are portrayed by Beth Harrison
Gertrude Hawkins. Grace Falk. Frances
Folsom Kittie Hawkins and Polly Ali
son. all said TO be Broadway favorites.
Mullen and Corelli eccentric comedians
will present an act entitled Humorous
Peculiarities." The three Renards are "a
Clayton Coincidence of the FrOhman
type. with her own company, including
Francis Morey and Ruth landlord, will
present His Local Color" The Kinsons
i'm Going Ii Blind are said TO have a
clever comic act. Charles De Haven and
Jack Sidney appear in nonsensical
Gselanse. and the motion pictures, with
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The Tercentenary Celebration at Que
bee" are said to be up to the times.
The Academy.

Lucky Jim the melodramatic offer
ing at the Academy during the coming
week, in four acts and six scenes, is
said to be the joint production of Jo
seph Santley. who will impersonate the
title role and William G. Beckwith 1t
is said to offer Mr. Santley, who, by the
way, is quite young man, the best
vehicle for his peculiar talents which
he has yet had.
Its story deals with the thrilling ex-
perience of young mining engineer
who goes to the far west to recOup the
fortune which his father has lost
through the Vaccinations of the viii
lain of the play. Death valley, Arizona,
is the place he selects for bis work,
and here he goes through every expert
ence that can come to the hero of a
thrilling and exciting melodrama. until
he finally hurlS the villain over the
rails at the Cliff House and presumably
puts an end to his career and, Incl
dentally, to his own troubles.
The play is said to be particularly
rich in scenery. The first act shows the
interior of a successful brokerage Office
in Wall street. Then comes a change to
the trainshed al the Grand Central de-
pot. which in turn gives way to
miners eating house and saloon at the
head of Death valley, Arizona. The