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The San Francisco call., 1908-04-29
DFNOUNCFS SCHEME
OF HERRIN MACHINE
Thirty-sixth Appeals to Labor
to Down Its Four Worst
Enemies

Denouncing in behalf of the union
men of San Francisco and for all decent
citizenship the Herrin scheme to send
as Caiifornia's delegates at large to the
republican national convention the four
most active workers against the inter
ests of the workingmen of the state
NJ H de Young, George A. Knight,
Harrison Gray Otis and Governor James
n Gillett-the Roosevelt re-
publican league of the thirty sixth dis
trict passed stirring resolutions last
night against the capitalistic domina-
tion OF the party.
individually and collectively the rec
ords of the big four" were torn to
shreds by speakers and in the resolu-
tions the alignment OF Herrin's kept
newspapers was brought out in clear
relief. The resolutions follow:
Whereas. the republican party of the
state of California has been for many
years and is now owned and controlled
by the railroads and other corporate
interests; and
Whereas, such ownership and con-
troll has been and is now advocated by
the subservient and subsidized press,
chief of which are the San Francisco
Chronicle, owned by Nj II. de Young,
the Los Angeles Times, owned by Har-
rison Gray Otis, and subsidized cor
whom is George A. Knight, and also
by our New York controlled and con-
Quoted chief executive. James n. Gill
lett, by the grace of E. H. Hartman,
and
Whereas. the machine proposed to
foist upon the republican party and
the thousands of union men represent
ed in 1t these arch enemies of the peo-
pie and of union labor, namely, Gill
lett Knight. Otis and De Young, as
delegates at large to the republican
national convention; therefore be 1t
Resolved. that the thirty-sixth as
senbly district Lincoln Roosevelt re-
publican league. in behalf Of the union
men. members of the club, and in the
name of decency, protests against this
insult and utterly condemns those re-
sponsible for the proposed action as
traitors to the cause Of republicanism;
and be it further
Resolved, that we instruct our dele
gate, j. NJ Curry, to use his utmost en-
deavors TO encompass the defeat of the
above named for delegates at large to
the national convention and TO cast his
vote for a free, honest and capable del
egation TO the republican national con-
vention."
That Fred Eggers was beaten be-
fore the fight to wrest his control from
the thirty-sixth district had fairly
begun was announced by speakers at
the meeting IS the information secured,
through house to house canvass of
the district Out of a probable vote of
500 to be cast, the committeeman fig
ured z6o could be counted as safely
on the side of good government The
district club appointed eight men to
watch each Of the six polling places of
the district primary election day.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-29
CALIFORNIA BAKING co.
GETS BIG ORDER
Fleet Will Be Supplied With z5,-
900 Loaves of Bread
Daily

Under the excitement caused by the
coming of the fleet few people pause TO
consider the practical side of affairs
the care and welfare of the men and
the immense amount of provisions or
dered for their sustenance. With their
usual rigid methods of selection, the
commissary department at Washington
has for months been providing for this
emergency. Skilled officers have in
vestigated the field thoroughly and
placed orders only after a most careful
test OF quality has been made One of
the local houses that has undergone
this searching investigation and re-
ceived large order is the California
Baking Company This same concern
which helped so much to relieve the
distress of San Franciscans two years
ago has now the task of providing
bread for officers and men of the fleet
From $4,000 TO 10000 loaves daily Is
the amount to be delivered and con-
sumed. A visit to the great plant of
the company sufficiently convinces one
that the product of this concern is
made under the most improved and
sanitary measures and that the govern
ment officers have selected wisely I'm
der cover of the big building at Fill
more and Eddy streets are installed the
most modern of UP to date baking ap-
pliances known to the craft In the
We'll ventilated stockrooms are stored
quantities of high grade flour sufficient
to feed an entire city. This flour is
stacked In such manner that every
sack has the benefit of pure air. From
the storeroom -four is taken to the
great blenders and sifters, where a per-
feet proportion is obtained to give the
maximum amount of strength to each
loaf Filtered water from The large
tanks on the roof insures purity in the
mixing. From the mixing room to the
sizing and proving rooms the same
system of sanitation prevails, and In
all the departments much care is OBJ
served as to temperature. It Is in the
baking room proper that most interest
is shown by the layman. Here are the
huge ovens that bake thousands Of
loaves of bread and great quantities
of cakes and pastry daily. On
many of them are the patents
Of Charles Loesch, general man
ager of the California Baking Com
pany-inventions which facilitate and
make possible the great daily out
put of this concern. From the store
room to the oven the bread is scarcely
touched by hand. Even in the dis
tributing room cleanliness is the order
Of the day. Here the many wagons of
the company take up the task of de-
livery to every nook and corner of the
city, for the use of the California Bak-
ing Company's products is as universal
among civilians as they will be among
the sailormen.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-29
Secretary Root Will
ReinState Lubin
State Delegation, Governor and
Italian Ambassador Unite
to Secure Action
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL


WASHINGTON. April 2s.-Secretary
Lubin of Sacramento as the American
representative on the permanent COM
mittee of the international institute of
agriculture at Rome, and cabled in
structions to Ambassador Griscom to
that effect.
Roots action followed vigorous rep
resentations in behalf of Lubin by the
California delegation, Governor Gillett
and the Italian government. The lat
ter, through its ambassador here, Baron
Mayer des Planches. intimated several
days ago that Lubin was highly es-
teemed at Rome and that his assist
ance was required to make the institute
a success. All the members OF the DEL
egation called on Secretary Root and
made a plea for Lubin.
Today a long telegram was received
from Governor Gillett setting forth
Lubin's high standing In the mercan-
tile community of California and ex-
pressing regret that he should have
been compelled to go abroad to obtain
recognition OF his plan to benefit ag-
riculture.
Secretary Root was persuaded to set
Lubin aside through the influence of
the department of agriculture. Secre-
tary Wilson has never shown much
faith in the international institute idea
He is supposed to have suggested that
Lubin be sidetracked. But after this
had been done Secretary Root discov-
cred Lubin's real standing abroad as
the originator of the plan. This and
the stalwart support of Californians
convinced him that he had made a mis-
take in displacing Lubin. Today's
action places Lubin again in a position
where his enthusiasm and CLERGY will
be of service.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-29
KISSING OTHER MEN NO
CRIME, IS WIFE'S REPLY
Mrs. EuIaIie King Alleges Hus-
bands Complaint Is AM
bi9uous

OAKLAND. April 2s.-Mrs. Euialie
A: King. has filed a. demurrer TO the
divorce suit Of George S. King on the
ground that the document is ambigu-
.oug. King accused her of attendance
~ dance halls where she conducted
herself improperly, he said. and he also
SharRed her with kissing Bert Davis
The demurrer was based on the ground
that none OF the charges were suft1-
Gently definite 10 warrant action She
asked $50 a month alimony and for
counsel fees.
InterIocutory DEGREES Of divorce have
been granted. Bertha z. Hennig from
Alfred r. B. Hennig for neglect, and
10 Babist Lehaney from Mary Lehaney
for extreme cruelty and intemperance-
a anal decree was awarded Rachel W
Harrison from Frank o. Harrison. and
suit for divorce has been begun by
a. Wiegaudt against Ida Wiegaudt for
'desertion
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-29
BOY HOLDS HIS EARS
AND WATCHES ROBBERS
Sinister Threat Awes Young
Witness of Lead Pipe
BURGLARY

BERKELEY. April 2S.-With threats
that they would cut his ears OF bur
glars entered the partially completed
house at 1929 Carlton street last night
and so intimidated Charles Larson a
small boy living in the neighborhood.
that he let them steal lead pipe and
plumbing without an oufcry. The po-
lice were notified by the Javette COM
pany. who are installing the plumbing
In the house. Young Larsen was play
ing in front of the partially finished
residence when the two men approached
the house.
We will cut your ears OF II you tell
on US" cried one as they entered the
residence and made off with as much
pipe as they could carry. Larsen held
his ears tightly while the men were
there. but ran quickly home to tell
his parents when they had finished
looting the house.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-29
HORSEPOWER WILL
MANAGE PARADE
Mrs. Eugene G. Farmer Is Chos-
en- Grand Marshal of Santa
Rosa Rose Carnival

SANTA ROSA, April 2s.-A feature
OF the rose carnival to be held here
May Is and 16 will be the bevy of
charming young women who will ride
horseback In the parade. Mrs. Eugene
c. Farmer, a talented horsewoman, has
been chosen as grand marshal of the
parade. and two score OF handsome
young women will ride with her and
see that her orders and commands are
promptly obeyed. This band of eques-
triennes will have special charge OF
the queens float, on which Queen
Mamie" will ride. Mrs Farmer is a
general social favorite in the City OF
Roses, and her selection as grand mar
snal or the parade is pleasing to many
She is Sonoma county girl
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-29
DISTRICTS ARE ORGANIZED
LincoIn-RooseveIt League Pur-
sues Vigorous Campaign

OAKLAND. April 2S.-Five of the
seven assembly districts of Alameda
county have been strongly organized
by the Lincoln Roosevelt league. Ar
rangements are In hand for a large
mass meeting this week. at which
Francis ]. Heney will speak to the vot-
ers of the forty eighth and forty-ninth
assembly districts. Tickets composed
of representative republicans are be-
ing prepared by the various district
clubs as delegates to the state and dis
trict conventions. The league will con-
duct primaries throughout the county
on May and will resist so far as their
delegations are concerned the attempt
OF the machine to control the conven-
tion by the jobbery of appointed dele
gates.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-29
MATE is CHOKED TO
DEATH BY TOBACCO
Body Floats on Waves Like a
Bottle When Windpipe Is
Sealed by Cud

ASTORIA, April 2s.-Choked to
death by a cud of tobacco which he
was chewing when swept overheard
from the schooner Mindora, Second
Mate Smith fioated on the waves like
a bottle but was dead when picked
up fifteen minutes afterward, accord
ing to Captain Larsen, who brought
the vessel into port today.
While trying to resuscitate his mate,
the captain found the wad of tobacco
firmly lodged in the mans wind pipe.
1t had sealed up his lungs, prevent
ing him from sinking In the ocean
while slowly choking him to death.
The body was buried at sea.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-29
wATcHMEs PREVENT BIG FIRE

Fire starting from unknown source broke
out in the st. Regis clothing conpany's store
at 507 Montgomery street last night and did
8. 600 worth OF damage. Prompt discovery of
fhe flames BY Morse Patrolman St Amenf and
special Policeman Phelan prevented the destr1lc-
tion OF the Parrott building at that address
St Amenf first saw the flames and with a hand
exffnguisher kept the FIRE down>until the depart
menf arrived. While st. Ament was fighting
tho blaze Phelsn turned in the alarm Owing
70 the effective work Of the two watchmen the
flames did not spread beyond the first floor.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-29
FIGHT AGAINST BOsSIsM
ti-McNab Club Passes Reso-
Iutions Declaring for BRYAN

In one Of the most enthusiastic
democratic meetings ever held in the
thirty-seventh district the Anti-McNab
club of the district last night planned
an active campaign against bossism,
passed a resolution instructing for
Bryan as the next presidential candi-
date and indorsed the American fed
Grafton Of labor anti-injunction bill.
The meeting was held In Franks
hall, Herman and Fillmore streets, and
more than $50 democrats opposed to
McNab were present. A campaign
committee was selected and the fol-
lowing delegate ticket nominated:
Harry NJ. Kelly, NJ. J. Coffey, Theo.
J. Roche. H A Hornlein, John S. Egan.
Alex McCabe, z. f Franks, Ed S.
Lowry.
Ih the fortieth district an anti-Mc-
Nab club was formed and officers and
delegates picked. R. L. Mann was
elected president. l. Altschul first vice
president. P. J. Grace second vice pres
ident and Sam HallowelI secretary.
The following candidates for dele
gates to the state convention at Fresno
were nominated:
L. H. Goldmeyer. E. T Minnehan,
Morris Rubenstein and r. S. Mann.
Among the speakers were Isidor ia
cobs. o. c. Wilson, Morris Rubenstein
and R. L. Mann Each OF the speak
ers waxed bitter in arraignment of Nc
Nab. In special defiance of the edict
Of the democratic boss against in
struction OF delegates. the club passed
q resolution declaring for Bryan.
Democrats Of the forty-ffth district
formed strong anti-McNab club on
Monday night at rousing meeting in
Knights of Pythias hall, Powell street.
The following officers were elected:
Charles Lightner. president: George H.
Thompson. first vice president; William
T. Ryan. second vice president; Fred
Ferrea. secretary; Henry Ravari, treas
urer. and Joseph Patorio, sergeant at
arms. An executive committee of Is
was appointed by the chairman. The
following compose the COMMITTEES:
William II. Gatley Nicholas Tranicerfch
William T. Coughlin Albert ". Anderson
Antoine Cuneo Samuel Wehrli
Patrick Leahy Antoine Eardini
Peter Mafchefsnf Michael L. Dellavalle
Ford Zieglmayn John B. Celle
James L. Chambers
Virgil j. Garibaldi was Nominated
for delegate to the Fresno convention.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-29
GASOLINE BURNS cHAUFFEuR

While attempting TO extinguish gasoline
fire In the hood OF his automobile Rov ZONES
the driver. was severely burned about the hands
last night. Jones had taken a passenger st
the corner Of Ellis and Market streets and
was cranking his machine to start when the
gasoline which had collected in the pan under
the engine exploded.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-29

Edward L. Head to succeed Senator
Frank Markey and Walter McCauley
vice Assemblyman Peter Kelly are the
expressed choices of the republican
club in the twenty eighth assembly dis
trict organized by william J. Harring-
ton and B. L Conlon as president and
secretary, respectively.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-29
California Promotion Committee
(ORGANIzED 19O2.l

ORGANIZED 1902)
.sPR0NOTI0N-The act OF promoting: advance
ment; encouragement. Century Dictionary-
The California Promotion COMMITTEES has for
whole. II has ncthing % sell Its energies are
devoted to fostering all things that have the
ADVANCEMENT Of California their object
1t gives reliable information 90 every subject
connected with the industries Of California II
gives ENCOURAGEMENT 10 the establishment
ton Ii Is not Employment Agency, although
It gives information regarding labor conditions.
fields OF business and professional activity. THIS
committee is supported oy popular subscription
cial organizations Of the state. with a member
ship Of over 10000 Meetings are held semi
annually In different parts OF California. where
matters OF state interest discussed Head
quarters OF the committee are maintained In san
Francisco II California building Union squarc.
CORRESPONDENCE INVITED
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-29
WINS TWO sTRAIeHT FALLs

SEATTLE. April 2s--Dr. B. F. Roller Of
Seattle defeated Jess Westergard Of Des Moines
Ia in a catch as catch can wrestling match last
night in two straight falls Roller defeated
Weefergard last month in this city.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-29
PIONEER WOMAN DIES

OAKLAND, April 2s.-Nrs. Mathilda Dunn
widow Of the late capitalist and pioneer, M
NJ Dunn. died this afternoon. aged ~, at her
home, 5S6 Twenty fourth street She came to
California in 1854 and had lived In Oakland
since 1857. Mrs. Dunn was the mother OF DR..
Martin ]. Dunn, DR.. James P. H. Dunn Dr.
John NJ. Dunn, DR.. William L. Dunn Miss
Margaret c. Dunn. Miss Mary 7. Dunn and
Mrs James McEiroy
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-29
FILE BANKRUPTCY PETITIONS

Harry @. Raap. Martinez rancher, brought
voluntary bankruptcy proceedings yesterday in
the United States district court He said his
debts amounted TO SIC. .455.76 and that he had no
available assets A petition in bankruptcy was
filed yesterday By William o. Danford. sur
veyor Of Sacramento. who scheduled his liabil-
ties at s.. 026 and his assets at $1.525.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-29
CHARGED WITH MURDER

One OF the incidents Of the tong war in China
town was the issuance OF a warrant BY Police
Judge Cabaniss yesterday for the arrest OF Fong
Hon a charge OF murder. He Is accused OF
killing Leung Yin during the battle on Saturday
night. The complaint was sworn 10 by Wong
Fook Quong, $50 Fifth street. Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-29
LIST OF DELEGATES
NEARLY COMPLETED
League Selects Clean Men to
Wage Fight in Convention
for Pure Government

With the primary election only six
days away. the eliminating work OF
the Lincoln Roosevelt leagues CAM
paign is now in full swing. This con-
sists Of the selection OF delegates in
the Is assembly districts, whose names
viii be submitted to the voters on May
5. as the leagues choice for the state
convention.
To prove the sincerity OF its profes-
sions and 10 convince the republicans
OF this city that its fight against the
corrupt influence exercised by Herrin
and his understrappers is entirely con-
sistent and honest. the league has gone
to the utmost trouble in choosing men
for its tickets. at whom no accusing
finger can be pointed.
The results have justified all the
pains that have been taken. The league
I tickets are made up OF representative
republicans whose names spell personal
and political integrity, and whose rec
ords speak eloquently OF the stand they
will take on the floor of the state con-
vention.
The selection OF the names in the va
rious assembly districts has been done
invariably in open meeting and by the
votes of the club members. This fact
insures to the republican voters the
gln6 Oul Ol the 4Gak u6 promise
that its delegates shall represent the
party and not any faction, clique or
boss. The delegates are unpledged
and unprogrammed. They are going
TO the state convention for the best in
terests OF their party, and woe be 10
the man who should attempt to dictate
/ 10 them
Those tickets which are not an
nounced today viii be ready for pub
lication tomorrow morning. The per-
sonnel OF all of them will be as unim-
peachable as those announced today.
Here are the league tickets that have
been completed:
Thirty-hrst District
s. C. symons Joseph Becker
Thirty-second District
EsElI E5sd 81 P,oSS oSs.r0Ts B. Rasmussen
/ Thirty-fourth District
David Girdwood lGeorre II. Cross
Charles K orion Matt Harris
Thirtylhfth District
vi WiIs% h6sn asssaer Iasae E. E. R. T. Fsass Ssseid
Thirty-sixth District
J. NJ. Curry
Thirty-eighth District
Byron Mazzy James L. Murphy
Jacob II. Sen Samuel A. CLARK
John A. Hslpin Gus A. Lenoir
0Inam NJ Wei
ThIrty-ninth District
Charles h Bentley James G. Decatur
John d. SPeck Clarence W. Rtdee
Dr. B. A. Aarcts Edward Ginley
Harris 3 Allen Edwin 7. McAurray
Andrew Lynch
Forty-frst District, State Convention
Sheldon G. Kellogg George c.. Boardman Jr.
Jesse II. Steinhart A. E. Grruuner
James B. Butterworth James spiers
Forty-first District, Congressional Con-
vcnff0n
Frederick Barueh Philip Bancroft
Thomas s. Williams Alexander D. Keres
William 7. Lehman Brooks Palmer
Forty-second District
George ". Lewis
Forty-fhird District
A G. Boggs
Forty-fifth District, State Convention
Natalie Ferogiaro Dr. J. K Plncz
Forty-fifth District, Congressional Con-
vcntfon
:. L Jones v. d. virgiiio
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-29
CLUB NAMES CHOICE

NirBl ). Gar1Daloi was nominated
for delegate TO the Fresno convention
The daily sentinel., 1908-04-20
PERSIAN BRICANDS
SURROUND RUSSIANS
(By Associated Press.)

Tiglis, Apr 20.-Reports received
here show an alarming condition OF
the small Russian expeditionary
force in Persia. which Is menaced by
vastly superior force of Persian
brigands.
The Russian troops penetrated the
frontier in the neighborhood of Bel
esuvad in pursuit of Kurdish brig
-ands who had committed depreda-
tions in Russian territory.
The Russian commander has sent
a messenger demanding reinforce
ments of infantry, artillery and cav
airy.
The Persians, who have been
Joined by a warlike tribe of nomads,
surround the Russians, the country
is flooded and the sending of rein
forcements is difficult.
Yesterday the Russians lost three
killed and ten wounded in various
minor engagements with the Persi-
ans.
The daily sentinel., 1908-04-20
HIM
SAYS B0RAH
Blacklist Spirit That Ever Escaped Hell, so
Harry Orchard is Branded---A Most
Sensational Speech Made in
the Senate
DIV Assoeiated Press.) }

Washington, Apr. Ex-senator
Borah of Idaho, who as special coun-
sci for that state conducted the pros
ecution of w. d. Haywood on the
charge of completely in the murder
of former Governor Steunenberg, to-
day found opportunity in his maiden
speech in the senate to express his
disapproval of any efforts to secure
leniency for Harry Orchard, the self
confessed murderer.
The utterance was given as part
of his speech on the Brownsville af-
fray and was made in condemnation
of all efforts to condone the offense
committed at Brownsville.
"a cold-blooded, inhuman, incar-
nate devil blows to pieces an eX-gov-
ernor upon the doorsteps of his own
home" said Senator Borah, ''is
caught and confesses, and before the
grave of the man who died a martyr
to law and order is green. sentimen-
talism puts halo upon the brow of
the blackest spirit that ever escaped
the crypts of hell.
"Men wearing the uniform of SOL
diers of the union, the insignia of
government and the symbol of law
and order. in the quiet of the night,
while homes are defenseless. assault
and attempt to murder whole fami-
lies, and succeed in committing one
murder. To compromise with such
an act or such a deed is cowardice:
it is betrayal of government: it is
an insult to every intelligent and
iight-thinking negro, for 1t presup-
poses that he is traitor to his coun-
try and criminal at heart"
The speech attracted general in
terest.
The daily sentinel., 1908-04-20
FIFTY STORIES HIGH
SKYSCRAPER
IS TO BE
Especial to The sentinel.l

New York, Apr. 20.-New York's
dream of a 50-story skyscraper is
about to be realized, and that in a
short time, for by slight change of
plans the Metropolitan Life Insur-
ance Company's tower at Madison
avenue and Twenty-Fourth street is
to be extended four more stories.
Although the Metropolitan tower
as originally planned was the tallest
thing in the cloud-piercing line New
York has seen, the round so stories
sounded much more complete and
overshadowing than the almost as
high 46 stories which the original
plans called for.
On the first blue prints the Met
ropolitan tower was shown 65S feet
high above the sidewalk and ESQ
feet above the cellar floor line, and
with its total height aboye the foun-
dations of 691 feet.
In the changed scheme the height
will reach 700 feet above the side
walk line. 715 feet from the lowest
cellar floor line, or 726 from the
foundation. This will allow for
more than so stories high above the
street level and the same two stories
below the surface.
Persons depending on the clock
face for time will have to hire tele-
scopes or go to the top of the Flat
iron building. for the clock face will
be 346 feet above the sidewalk. Per-
sons who would enjoy ballooning,
were it not for the rocking motion,
will find what they want by going to
the lookout of the building. which
is to be one the 46th story, G03 feet
high.