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The San Francisco call., 1908-12-01
Chief Of Police William j. Buggy
Commissioner keiI Says Chief
Was Worried but Not Suicidal

TESE Chief Bigg Disappearance the patrol launch
his probable death by drowning conveyed Police
n Hugo d. Ke al his home Belvedere by
reporter hurried Rafael automobile and
reached Ks home o'clock TINS kcil staggered
VI he heard the NJ He said.
Chief Buggy from the city to police bust
after g o'clock when he reached home
until 10 little During aIthe time that he
here he appeared worried asked him what the matter
he.dead that he much disturbed the Investigations
public demand regarding his administration and
which all OF the
had taken concerning him.
cheeed him told him mind the criticism While
disturbed, he did having nen-
ending life Had gained that impression from his a-
certainly would have permitted him to leave lie also
Incident Sunday when alleged
that liquor he had broken saloon win
single handed raid the establishment OF
Wall He said that absurd and told HIM not to pay
The conversation was about police
tell repeat that when Buggy
left he appeared certainly did seem to have
idea of making with himself
Biggy know that committee Of the good government
league had requested the investigate him. was asked
Ic replied k if he did he did not mention IT.
Ke's agitation the marked and at times
the unable speak coherent When he became
eauer he doubtless would be meeting OF the
this He unable to state VINO woud
lie appointed acting CHIEF of police.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-01
OWNERS OF STOCK IN
WRECKED BANK SUED
Depositors in California Safe
Deposit and Trust Company
Start New Proceedings
rsneCial Dispatch to The Call ]

SANTA ROSA. Nov. SO.-Suit was
fled in the superior court here today
bv Frank II. Gardiner OF San Fran
cisco. as assignee of a large number
Of tic depositors Of the defunct Cali
fornia safe Deposit and Trust Com
many Of this city. to recover sI57, 7,o57
from stockholders living in Sonoma
county.
The action involves one Of the
largest amounts ever sued for in this
county and is probably the first time
in tie history Of the county that a
stockholder Of a banking house has
ever been made defendant in suit
10 force him to bear his share Of
the IS caused by the failure OF the
institution.
The defendants are the William Hill
Ranking Company OF PetaIums, who is
sued for s55.750 as owner Of 80 shares
~ the capital stock Of the defunct de-
nosit company. and Mrs. May L. Berge-
rin. Of Petaiuma. rs owner Of 400
shares Of the banks stock
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-01
ia BODIES ARE TAKEN
FROM MARIANNA MINE
President of Company Says
There Are Only Two More
in the Debris

and twenty-four bodies of victims of
the mine disaster at Mariana had been
recovered at 1870 o'clock this morning.
and it is expected to find but few
others. John H. Jones, president OF
the company, who has been at work
almost without rest since the explo-
sion last Saturday morning, was at
that hour down in the mine and sent
word to the surface that he believed
there were but two more bodies in the
debris.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-01
ORDER
STARTL[S CHINESE
No More of Drug for Smoking
Purposes Can Be Imported
Into United States

Dating from yesterday no more opium
can be imported to the United States
except for medicinal purposes. A num-
Der of the larger Chinese importers Of
opium. on hearing of the new and
sweeping orders of the government.
buried to Collector of the Port Fred
Stratton, requesting that the ruling
not be made public, as 1t might excite
to violence those dependent on the
drug.
The request went unheeded and the
Chinese knew within remarkably
short time that the department. of agri-
culture had ruled that no more opium
for smoking can be brought into the
United States.
The order was received by mail yes
terday at the Office of Collector STRAIT
ton from DR.. ii. w Wiley, chief of
inspection ofs the food and drug lab
oratory. Washington. D. c.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-01
DUKE AbANDONS
Efforts TO WE'D
NOTED HEIRESS
Cables Senator's Daughter That
He Was Unable to Remove
InsuperabIe Obstacles
Family Objections on Both
Sides Thought to Be Cause
of Broken Engagement
Abruzzi Believed to Be Plan
ming to Make Second Dash
for the North Pole
special Cable to The Call


~ ONE, Italy, Nov 80. - The
- Elkins- -Abruzzi match is now at
an end for all time. The mar
riage has been abandoned def
initely and there is not likely again
to be any question about. it., All EFF
forts to ascertain the exact reasons
have been unsuccessful, but it is evil
dent they are based upon family OBJ
jections on both sides which can not
be overcome.
Engagement Is OFF
This information. is confirmed by the
fact that the Perseverance, of Milan,
newspaper which is regarded as the
mouthpiece of the Italian foreign of
fee, declares the engagement is off.
simultaneously with this publication
the duke d,Abruzzi has dispatched a
long cable message to Miss EIkins de-
claring that he has been unable to re-
move insuperable obstacles to the MAR
riage.
The duke now int oa Is undertake.
4 tong oyage and probably make an
other dash for the north pole A few
days ago he absented himself from
Turin so long that it was thought he
had gone to France en- route to Amer
lea, but it was discovered that he had
gone to the little village of Cour-
mayeur in the valley of Aosta, where
he had an all night interview with his
affectionate guides, Petigaz, father and
son. who accompanied him into the
polar regions. He then returned to
Turin. 1t is believed the guides, were
ordered to hold themselves in readi-
ness for another exploring adventure
AbruZZi AbandonS Plan
A final pronouncement is thus put
forward by a most creditable author
ity:
1t was the duke d'Abruzzi who
decided to abandon the marriage
when, after mature consideration.
he became convinced it was i'm
possible. Not to speak of certain
demands made on the Ell1ins side,
the duke became certain that Miss
Elkins' position at court would not
be what it ought. Then he con-
cluded that it would be best to
abandon the marriage and not ex-
pose the young woman to further
publicity and press gossip. The
Elkins family concurred in the de-
cision and then the dukes cable
rnecSa GA closad fba afair
The Perseverance, ends its comments
as follows;
Thus there remains of this un-
pleasant episode only the unpleasant
memory of the indecent acrobatic be-
havior of the yellow section of the
American press"
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-01
$4,000 BtTROTnAL
RING IS RED GLASS
Jewel Supposed to Have Been
Sent to Miss EIkins by ABB
ruzzi Is Imitation Ruby
Especial Dispatch to The Call

lSpecial D1spatch TO AAo Se-A'
PITTsBURG. Nov. so.-The $4,000
ruby engagement ring sent to Miss
Katherine Elkins was fake. AS a
matter of fact. it wasn't ruby ring at
all, but contained red glass setting
worth only about cents. It wasn't
sent by the duke of Abruzzi--if. 1t were
his royal highness perpetrated very
ungallant jest on the lady of his choice.
The pasteboard box was dropped into
the postofice at Turin on October IL.
Although the ruby was glass one.
the band itself was of gold, and after
a suspicious West Virginia postmaster
had notified the customs officials and
they had examined the ring 1t was de-
clared dutiable at $456, and Senator
Elkins sent his check for this amount.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-01
JAPANESE SHIPS CRASH:
700 REPORTED DROWNED
Steamships Collide Off Port of
Chefoo, China, and De-
tails Are Lacking

CHEFOO, China, Nov. 3o.-Two Jap
anese steamships collided off this port
today. Details of the accident are
lacking, but it is reported that a total
of 700 persons have been drowned.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-01
WRIGHT GOES TO FRANCE

DAYTON, o., Nov. s0.-Orvino
Wright, who has been confined to his
home here since his arrival from the
hospital at Fort Myer. has SO far re-
covered that he announced today his
intention to visit France at once. The
trip will be undertaken within the next
80 days at the most and possibly next
week If he gains sufficiently in strength.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-01
sREx or Efa
San FRANCISCO CALLS
TELEPHONE kEARNY Sc
TUESDAY. DECEMBER /, 1st
CONDITIONS
NEWS TO-DAY

observation-disclosures wind; cloudy; maxi
temperature 56. minimum 46.
FORECAST FOR ToDAY-cloudy: unsettled
possibly light rain; light east wind, changing to
west Page 10
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-01
In Heart of City

Reas Office is located under the
famous san Jose electric light tower at
The intersection Of the two principal
business streets of the city and guarded
by two policemen constantly passing
the place. besides couple Of night
watchmen. The daring cracksmen
gained entrance TO the place by forcing
the door Of an Office overhead and cut
ting q hole through the ceiling. Before
nitroglycerin could be applied to the
giant steel vault in the place the
cracksmen We're frightened away and
the evidences of their visit were not
discovered until this morning. The at
tempted sob is one of the boldest
ever tried here and has startled the
city.
Jim" Rea is associated in business
with ~. Z. Foley in this city. and they
do IN immense real estate. insurance
and banking business. Just before clos
ing hours Saturday an unusually large
sum Of money was passed over the
counter and deposited in the vault. and
i is believed by the police that this
act was Witnessed by crooks. who bold
Iy planned TO make an immense haul
Besides the hole in the ceiling Of the
Office. the visitors left behind them a
few cigarette stubs and some burned
matches.
The police believe that eastern crooks
attempted the crime last night.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-01
EDITORIAL
The railroad bluf. Page g
The rumored treaty with Japan. Page @
Page g
Page6
POLITICS

Herrin issues order that Beardslee. former
good dog" is to get and Stanton of Los
Angeles speakers gaFei in assembly. Page 3
CITY
Chief Of Police Biggy falls from police patrol
boat and browns in bay while returning from
Beiyederc. Search being made for body. Page
Man held up. robbed and thrown in bay, but is
rescued BY policeman. Page =
President elect Taft is invited here by Down
town association for New Years eve. Page .
Immigration official investigating escape of
Chinese blarnes steamship company. Page .
Extravagant entertainment Of Pacific coast
businessmen in Japan inspired; their table man.
ners critics 4 Page I6
Woman a, uses missing husband OF kidnapping
their young daughter. Page 2
Government issues order prohibiting importa-
tion Of opium for smoking purposes. Page
Rival traffic associations may unite in cam
pzign TO prevent threatened increase in freight
rates. Page 16
Big suits against the Spring Valley company
are not takens seriously by attorneys of the
city. Page
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-01
cracksmen Try to Blow Bis
Vault Supposed to Held Eyi-
dence Against Herrin
Strime Committed in Heart of the
City by Daring Thieves Who
Are Frightened Away
Former Close Relations of POIi-
ticiaH and Machine Boss and
Present Row Stir Suspicion
s.. 80 Z rhe go

tspecia- Dispatch to The Cali
~ Az JOSE. Nov. 30-Burgiars made
an attenpt to break into the big
steel vault IN Jim" Rea's Office
some time between Saturday night
closing hour and this moraing.
They were frightened away before an
entrance was effected. but left evil
dence behind showing the work to be
that Of professional safe crackers
The police profess 10 believe the job
TO have been undertaken in the ordi-
nary course Of business of a gang of
travelling crooks. but by those familiar
with the bitter feud which at present
exists between the picturesque san Jose
politician and his former associates in
machine circles. any attempt TO blow
open q safe belonging to Jim" Rea
wa be regarded with a high degree Of
suspicion as TO its real purpose
Knows Herrin's Secrets
Rea's confidential relations with the
Herrin machine are wen known 10 all
students and practitioners in the realm
~ hsh politics IN csufarnis- His
treak wfrl the machine fesdfting from
q railroad deal in which he felt that he
lad been badly used is a matter of re-
cent political history. It also is an open
story that he has threatened TO square
matters with those he regarded as re-
sponsible for a very heavy financial
loss. That he is able to do 50 is not
matter for doubt. 1t is assumed that he
has in his possession documents of
highly interesting If not vitality i'm
portant character.
Rea has said openly that attempts
would be made TO rob him of such
documents and this attempt to open his
safe is regarded by many as highly
significant
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-01
SUBURBAN

DR.. Fletcher Bascom Dresslar VIII leave the
University of California for higher post in
Alabama Page
Mrs Martins son takes stand for mother and
declares Baby John was untrustfu at an
early age. Page 4
Aged victim OF murderous attack in lodging
house succumbs TO injuries and police are puz-
zIed by crime Page 8
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-01
EASTERN

Assistant postmaster general recommends i'm
prorements for rural free delivery Page
Metcalf retires as secretary of navy an
Herbert j. Satterlee is offered position Of as
sistaDt secretary. Page
Proposed revision Of postal laws makes sweep
ing changes in present methods. Page
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-01
COAST

lracEsmen Try 20 blow safe or ''Jim' Rea.
keeper OF Herrn's secrets and now at outs
with him. Page 1
jackson Hatch. trial in San Jose, fails in
fight FOR delay by continuance. Page
Pardon is asked for boodling former State
senator Emmons. Page
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-01
MARINE

Celestial boycott SIN cffective and Japanese
liner Teuyo Maru brings no Chinese passengers
from the orient. Page 10
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-01
FOREIGN

Engagement between Katherine Elkins and
Duke OF Abruzz now declared off. Page 1
Nine. stenhen to be examined in Paris to-
day Page
Russia believes agreement between United
States and Japan is merely poor peace
pact Page
French government considers how President
Castro will be received Page
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-01

HIEF. OF POLICE WILLIAM J. BIGGY drowned
night the of the bay He disappeared from the
police shortly before IL o'clock while the vessel
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-01
SpORTS

Australian tennis players win Davis cum.
finally defeating American contestants Page 10
Joe Jones' lilly Figent, 20 to J. furnishes sur
prise by winning two year old feature at
EmeryviIle- Page 8
Rudolph spreckels' ST. Elmwood defeats Can
tain Burnett at Santa Anita Page
One worlds record and two indoor records
broken at the opening Of A. A. L. champion
ships Page 10
Arizona republican., 1908-12-15
STORE PLUNDERED
 ON SUNDAY NIGHT
GOLDMAN 6 co. THE VICTIMS OF
 A HARDWARE THIEF
Revolvers and Razors and Pocket Cutlery Made Away With in Large Quantity.

Goldman & Co.'S store was broken into and robbed at an early hour yes terday morning. Some of the articles stolen were "A boxes of pocket knives, numbering about five dozen; one Colt automatic revolver, 32 caliber No. 45,- f42; two Colt 32 caliber reVolVers on A frame, numbered 3O37O3 and 3O3712; two 41 caliber Colts on a A frame Nos 2SS4O53 and 295S14 One 3S caliber Colt, two A caliber Colts and one 45 caliber Colt: also two dozen razors.
 About o'clock in the morning one of the employees of the Bank Exchange saloon who sleeps in the rear of the building came out to get a drink of water and noticed a man standing on the corner of Wall and Washington streets. but thinking nothing of it re- tired.
 At seven o'clock the store was open ed as usual and the discovery made that some iron sheeting and a piece of glass had been forced out of the back door and that the thief or thieves en- tered through this aperture.
 The alleyway running east and west at the back of the building has strong iron gate opening into Wall street, but between the top of the gate and the bottom of the wall there are only three wires and the entry was easily effected into the alley. The tools used were stolen from a chest of tools belonging to J. L. Young last Thursday night at the corner of Second Ave. and Jefferson streets, where a new building is being erected. ham mer, file, chisel two screw drivers and a pair of pinchers were left at the back door.
 Police Officer Troutman and Mar shal Moore are working on the case and expect to locate the plunder before long.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-15
BIG DOUBLE BILL
 AT THIRD AVENUE
The Princess of Patches and Really,
 Truly" Wedding on the Stage.

Another fairly good and well pleased audience was present at the Third ave nue theater last night to witness the second performance of that jolly com edy, the Princess a Patches. It is a truly entertaining bill, full of fun in which Morrie Streeter and Miss Bryan both have an opportunity to display their fun-making talents. The bill is further enlivened by numerous and pleasing specialties.
 A particularly large audience is eX- pected tonight, for a real novelty will be presented. There will be a wedding on the stage. Not a stage wedding, but a real marriage between Frank Weeks, a talented member of the company and Miss Lulu Lorenze of Portland, oregon, who came here a day or so ago for the express purpose of joining hands for life with MT Weeks. It is to be the consummation of a real love match and not a stage play, and the first wedding ever celebrated in the Third avenue theater. As the principals have no ac- quaintances here except the members of the company, and as everybody likes to see two people made happy, and every real wedding ought to have an interested audience. these young people have extended a general invitation to all to come and be their wedding guests. They expect their journey through life to be a happy one and pro pose to begin it under as joyful auspic- es as possible.
 Probate Judge Phillips, that solemn and austere dignitary, who commands respectful attention wherever he ap- pears, and who is skiliful in the tying of matrimonial knots will conduct the wedding formalitics.
 The management of the house re- quests the announcement that the hitherto chilly atmosphere of the house on stormy evenings will no longer pre- vail The management has not only se- cured a couple of good stoves but yes terday invested in load of wood and promises to have everything neat, warm and cosy, tonight and hereafter.
 The public is invited to remember the big double bill tonight, the Princess of Patches" well worth the price of ad- mission and the closing chapter of An Actors Romance" wherein they wed and live happily ever after.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-15

Silk PetticOatS
 WE HAVE THE GOODS. Aside the plain, everyday Petticoats guaranteed Taffeta show today marveousy rich of those Frenchy models-real Parisian novelties. Most prominent celebrated Drectore styles fancily silk extensively ruedtey that desirable long sweep All the new shades represented full array. The prices from SS.5O to S4O.OO
Arizona republican., 1908-12-15
WASHINGTON GETS
 A CUT IN GAS RATE
The House Also Abolishes Buckle Shops ;n the District.

Washington, Dec. 14.-While consid- ering bills dealing with the affairs of the District of Columbia. the house today passed q measure providing for S5-cent gas in Washington. The bill now goes to the senate. as well as another bill abolishing bucket shops in the district.
 An attempt by Representative Henry of Texas to obtain a change in the reference of the bill prohibiting the making of future contracts on agri- cultural products, brought forth a promise from Chairman Scott of the agricultural committee that his com mittee would soon grant hearings to farmers unions and others on this subject. The house voted to adjourn on Saturday, December 18th, to Mon day. January 4th
Arizona republican., 1908-12-15
THE TRIAL OF CALHOUN
 SET FUR JANUARY 5
It Will Be Continued If He Cannot Be Present.

San Francisco, Dec. 14-Judge Law Tor today set for January ,, 1909, the trial of Patrick Calhoun, on the in dictment charging him with having offered a bribe to Supervisor F. H. Nicholas, to vote for the trolley fran Chise for the United Railroads, which he is president of. It was agreed that if Calhoun did not arrive from the east by that date, a continuance would be had.
 Continuances were also granted in the graft" cases of Tirey L. Ford Thornwell Mullally, F.. E. Schmitz, Su- perVisor Nicholas, F. c. Drumm, John Martin, and Eugene De Sabla. The cases against Abraham Ruef were all allowed to stand on the calendar, coun- Sel being absent.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-15

DISTRICT COURT-Most of the business Of the district court yester- day consisted in the vacating of trial orders. Among the cases so temporari- ly disposed of was the case of the Cliff House against the Home Fire h. surance company of Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-15
Conducive to Rest.

The kaiser has been ordered by his physicians to take a long rest to cure insomnia. If he follows the advice his subjects will also sleep sounder. St. Louis Dispatch.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-15

DEATH OF MRS. TEMPLIN-NIrs Laura F. Templin. aged 30 years, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. J. M. stewart, at 1 o'clock yesterday af- tcrnoon. The funeral will be held this afternoon in the Christian church at 2 o'clock. L. Williams. the pastor will preach the funeral sermon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-12
He Wins a Victory in Setting
An Early Adjournment
Date.
BUSINESS CEASES MAY %.
ONE OF THE REASONS GIVEN BY
THE WHIP FOR THIS is THAT
APPROPRIATIONS ARE RAPIDLY
CLIMBING UP.

Washington, May 12.-Saturday,
May %, at noon. is the time agreed
upon by the leaders Of the senate and
| house for the adjournment OF con-
gress. The agreement on May % as
| 'Skidoo" day is acceptable to a large
majority of congressman. Speaker
| Cannon, who has been reluctant about
| cOnSenting to an early adjournment,
was brought around by Representative
| Watson and has give his unqualified
| approval to the program for May %.
Mr.. Watson has had an hours inter
view with Senator Aldrich, the lead
err Of the upper branch Of congress.
Aldrich stated that May % is entirely
| satisfactory to the senate and that its
| business will at once be shaped with
view to getting away on that day.
Beginning today all of the congressiO-
nal leaders will work together for ad-
journment on the last day of next
| week.
| The selection of this day is a vic
| tory for whip" Watson, and it has
not been brought about without Caus-
ing him much anxiety and mental ira
vail.
There are a great many republican
members of congress- said he, who
actually don't know the political sit
uatiOn when they see it, and who. &C
cOrding to my notion, ought to have
guardians appointed to look after
their welfare. 1t has been difficult
to impress upon them the importance
of getting away from Washington. AL
ready the appropriations are piling
up too high and billion dollars
would not cover the total expenditure
If we should stay here as long as some
members want to stay. We are de
luged with letters and petitions for ad
ditional appropriations. Every con
gresham has his particular local ap
preparation in sight and it is little he
cares how big the total appropriation
pile up so long as he can satisfy hi!
district. Tremendous pressu is be
ing brought to bear in favor of an en-
ormous appropriation for an Appala
chan forest reserve and that is onl,
one Of many contemplated raids OF
, the treasury. 1t Is important that con
gress should adjourn soon if we wisl
10 avoid swapping the treasury Will
debts that can not be met without tn,
issuance Of bonds