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The San Francisco call., 1908-11-04
INSPECTION MADE
OF BIG TRANSPORT
General Frederick Smith Goes
Over the Sheridan From
Keel to Truck
Steamer Viii Garry Christmas
Gifts TO Troops in the
Philippines

General Frederick A Smith performed
his first of1cial duty. outside OF his
routine work yesterday. when he made
an inspection OF the transport Sheri-
dan. which is 20 sail for the Philippines
tomorrow. He went over the transport
from top TO bottom. and when he nm
ished the inspection he pronounced the
vessel TO be IN frst class shape. He
was accompanied by Colonel George Fl.
Torney. chief surgeon OF the Depart
ment; Colonel J. B. Bellinger. head OF the
transport service at this port, and Major
Charles R. kraUthOf. head of the sub
Sistence department.
The Sheridan will carry valuabls
cargo. It's cabins will be filled with
army officers and their families. and be-
sides these there will be 719 casuals,
mostly enlisted men, This includes one
battalion OF engineers destined for
Honolulu.
Lieutenant Colonel Jackson. Twenty-
sixth infantry. viii go IN command OF
all the troopers.
The Sheridan will also have in its
treasure lockers $4,000. 600 in Philippine
made across the Pacific in any OF Uncle
least. il will carry hundreds Of Christ
mas presents for the officers and SOL
disrs stationed in the Islands, sent to
them by friends. These presents have
come from every state IN the union
The Sheridan will also carry Christ
mas cheer for the troops in the shape OF
5000 turkeys. 1000 chickens. ESQ cases
OF cranberries. at lot OF plum puddings
and 100 cases OF mincemeat.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-04
DETECTIVE WIRING
CAUSES BIG BLAZE
Fire Starting in Fourth Street
Spreads to Union Ice Com
pany's Stables
San Jose Ice Cream Plant De.
stroyed and Other Build
ings Threatened

Defective telephone wiring on the
roof the San Jose ice cream company's
manufacturing plant. corner Of Fourth
and Berry streets. was the cause OF a
fire yesterday evening which spread
from that structure to the Union Ice
company's storeroom and stables in
Fourth street, causing a total damage
of $4,000.
Three alarms were turned in. and,
when the first department reached the
scene of the fire. the roof OF the ice
companys stables was a sheet of blaze.
A score of employees under the super
vision OF Walter Laumeister succeeded
in removing over SO horses from the
stables. as well as large number OF
wagons, boxes of extracts and small
pieces OF machinery before the flames
drove them out
The interior OF both buildings was
almost entirely gutted and those Of the
Crystal saloon and the Buffalo brewing &
company suffered damage from the
smoke.
Streams OF water were played on the
Southern Pacific freight sheds and other
surrounding buildings to prevent the
fire from spreading.
conservative estimate places the
damage to the Union ice company S
plant at $4,000 and to the other $4,000
Both buildings were fully insured
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-04
REPUBLICANS CARRY
THE LOWER HOUSE
Grand Old Party" Viii Have
Stronger Lead Than at
Present
Joe Cannon and Others Re.
turned Despite Hard Fights
by Democrats
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO TIE CALL


NEW YORK. Nov. 3.-Once more the
republicans have carried the lower
mouse OF congress by q safe majority.
secretary Laudenslager, one of the re-
puo-ican congressional campaign COM
mittee, claimed the house a few DAYS
ago by majority Of SO. and ST mid
nis sht Il looked as II he had guessed
correctly The republican majority in
the present congress is 81.
In spite of the hard fight made
against Speaker Cannon in the
eighteenth Illinois district, he has been
reelected by a plurality Of from 5000
% 1000, and practically all Of his warm
supporters on the floor have been re-
lurned, though some by greatly re-
l1ceo pluralities This IS particularly
true Of Representative Dslzell, whom
fight.
But there We're surprises for both
psrues. For instance. the democrats
gained district in Pennsylvania, but
lost one in Illinois. They gained two
IN Ohio. including General Grosvenor'
olo district. owing 10 peculiar local con-
oltlons; three in Colorado. In the lat
ter state, Representative Bonynge. a
member OF the committee on ways and
means and one OF the most able men
IN congress. is retired TO private life
The republicans regained the eighth
New Jersey. electing former Represen-
tative Wiley over Colonel LegageT
Pratt, the democratic incumbent, and
the third Wisconsin electing A. "
kOpp over Representative Murphy. who
defeated James ". Babcock two years
ago.
There was no change in the political
aspect OF the delegation from New
York
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-04
BRYAN RECORDS VOTE
Crowd at Grocery Expresses
Wish for His Success

LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. 3.-Election
day at Fairview was ushered in with
clear skies and balmy weather. W. ],
Bryan was astir early this morning
looking over a mass of kilograms re-
ceived from different parts of the
country giving assurances of a demo-
cratic victory, and at o'clock. accom-
panied by J. D: Lyons, his farm man.
ager Secretary Rose and the CORE
spondent Of the Associated Press
drove in dog cart to Henlines gro
Gerry in the little village of Normal. to
cast his vote
At exactly e;15 Bryan deposited bal
lot No. 43 in the box. and as he did SO
a score Of voters in the store removed
their hats and offered their best
wishes.
on the way to the voting place
Bryan paid a visit 10 sick friend
Uncle Jake" Wolf, a feeble old resi-
dent OF Normal Returning to his
home afoot Bryan carried bundle OF
morning papers into his library and
there he remained for some time.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-04
PENNSYLVANIA LINE TO
ELECTRIFY TERMINALS s
Westinghouse Secures Contract
Which Aggregates Sum
of S5.OG0.O00

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. Nov. 3.-At q
meeting yesterday Of the directors Of
the Pennsylvania tunnel and terminal
railroad company there was awarded
70 tile Westinghouse electric and man
ufacturing company a contract for the
eIectridcation Of the Pennsylvania ter
ninal in New York and the lines in
New Jersey and Long Island connected
with it. The initial amount OF appa-
ratus required viii aggregate $1,000
GOO.
PITTSBURG. Pa. Nov. 3.-There was
rejoicing last night in East Pittsburg,
Wnere the plant Of the Westinghouse
electric ard manufacturing company
is located. over the announcement from
Philadelphia and New York that the
Westinghouse company had been
awarded the contract involving So
100000 al tie start for the elecIrinca-
ZION Of the Pennsylvania New York
terminals. The contract, il IS said.
VII give immediate work 10 at least
900 more men and viii keep the
plant running for % months.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-04
MANN AND ZINKAND
TO LEASE THE BELLEVUE
Mrs. Edward Barron Expected
to Furnish House for Amer
ican Plan HoSteIry

The Barron estate is negotiating.
through W. F. Perkins. the manager OF
the estate. TO lease TO Gustave Mann
and Ferdinand Zinkand the hotel Belle
vue. at the corner of Geary and Jones
streets. 1t is reported that the pros
pective lessees will take over the hotel
on a commission basis, Mrs. Edward
Barron. the owner of the property, fur
nishing the house as she intended for
z. s. de Wolfe, now manager of the Gra-
NADIA. II is planned to use the large cafe
on the ground floor for attracting the
after theater patrons and to conduct the
hotel as a high class, exclusive Amer
lean plan hostelry.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-04
ALARM BRINGS Much AID

NEW YORK, Nov. 3.-Attacked by a
mob OF small boys soon after he land
ed last night from Blackwell island.
where he is employed. Harry Roche.
unable to defend himself or TO make a
policeman hear his cries for help.
struggled TO a fire alarm box and
turned in an alarm He soon had all
the help he wanted. rOr in response TO
the alarm two engines. two trucks and
a patrol wagon dashed to the scene.
bringing As hremen and dozen police
men BY this time the boys had made
good their escape. and Roche was
locked up charged with turning in a
false alarm. His message for assist
ance cost the city $50
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-04
CONFIRMS RUMOR OF
SHORTAGE IN ACCOUNTS
Great NoTthern'S Counsel at
Spokane ApprOpriates
$4,000

ST PAUL Nov. General Solicitor
u. r Begg OF the Great Northern rail-
road today confirmed the shortage of
$50. 600 in the accounts OF A J. Gordon
Of Spokane. Wash, formerly general
counsel Of the Great Northern at
Spokane Speaking OF the matter Mr..
Beggs said:
1T is true that Mr. Gordon is short
in his accounts $50. 600. I also under
stand that he was sent two drafts 10
pav into court the amount OF taxes in
litigation IN Ferry county. One OF the
drafts / understand was for $4,000 and
The other for so. 600. He took the
money and we are sorry"
Has he promised to pay up?" he
was asked
Yes. but we doubt IL he can do IL.
We have not decided whether or not
we VIII prosecute"
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-04
INDIGESTION AND MISERY IN
STOMACH ARE ENDED FOREVER

Miserable Is the man or woman who
suffers from dread Indigestion or Dys-
pepsia- There are few diseases which
create such misery, long drawn-out
suffering. as Indigestion. 1t pursues
them before meals. after meals and be-
tween meals; they take 1t to bed with
them. II Is with them wherever they
go, though Indigestion is the simplest
disease OF all TO cgre.
Tell such afiicted ones. dear reader.
OF Pape's Diapepsin; urge the sufferer
TO go to any Pharmacy here and give
so cents for a case Such sufferer
would ever bless you, because Ave min
utes after taking there would be no
more Indigestion. no -eeling Ike a
lump of lead In the Stomach. or Heart
burn. or fullness and discomfort. no
Belching Of Gas or Eructations OF Sour
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-04
BIsHoPs ARE Ass1GNEn

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 3-The ses-
sions Of the board OF bishops OF the
Methodist church here yesterday were
devoted to the assignment OF bishops
TO preside over the various conferences
to be held next spring in all parts OF
the United States and in foreign coun-
tries in which the Methodist church IS
esta ablished. No changes were made In
assignments for the missionary bishops
The assignments include: J. w. Bash.
ford, conference in China; c. w. Smith
Hawaiian mission; W. S. Lewis con.
ferences in China; NJ. c. Harris. con.
ferences in Korea: Bishops Warne
Oldham, Robinson. conferences in India
and the Philippine islands
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-04

food, Debilitating Headache. Nausea
Water Brash and other symptoms OF
a sour. disordered stomach.
Pape's Diapepsin ~fll digest any
thing you eat without the aid OF the
Stomach
Diapepsin is wonderful stomach
purifier and splendid 20 keep the IN
testInes clean and fresh: then your
food will not ferment and poison your
breath with naUseous odors.
Diapepsin viii rest the stomach and
increase the gastric juices; this Is
what is mostly needed-more and bet
ter digestive juices-and no Gas-then
Indigestion and all stomach trouble
viii go.
Each 50-cent case contains sufficient
to usually thoroughly cure the most
chronic dyspeptic-
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-04
TIDE OF TRAVEL TURNS

NEW YORK, Nov. Oscar S. Straus.
secretary OF commerce and labor. in
spected Ellis island yesterday and an
nounced himself as satisfied with the
progress on improvements under way.
statistics for October" said Mr..
Straus. show the tide OF travel has
turned For the nine months ending
September 80. the total arrival Of
Immigrants AZ this port was 272.e00.
while for the same tine the NUM- Der
OF alien departures was $4,000.
Last month. on the contrary. immi-
grafton exceeded emigration. the num-
Der incoming being 4l,00o, against 35,-
600 outgoing"
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-04
TAFT CASTS BALLOT
Republican Nominee Presents
Letter on Legality of Vote

CINCINNATI, Nov. S.-Judge WILL
lam H. Taft cast ballot No. 81 at 4:41
o'clock this afternoon at precinct H,
Second ward. the polling place being in
a plumbing shop at zoos Madison road.
owned by John Foit. 1t required three
minutes for Judge Taft 10 cast his
ballot after going into the booth.
While in the voting place and while
voting he was the object Of the atten-
ton OF a decidedly curious crowd of
men. women and children.
Before voting Judge Taft presented
letter from the board of election
supervisors which contained the deci-
sion that Judge Taft's vote would be
legal If cast in that precinct
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-04
MISS ELkISs RETURNING

NEW YORK. Nov S.--A prominent
New York dress maker is said 10 have
received word from Mrs Stephen B.
Elkins stating that Mrs. Elkins and her
daughter. Miss Katherine Elkins. who,
Il is currently believed is soon 70
marry the Duke of the Abruzzi, will
arrive in New York the latter part OF
this week. It is reported that Miss
Elkins has decided 10 have her entire
trousseau made in America and that so
far as possible American materials
will be used throughout
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-04
REVENUE FOR GERMANY

BERLIN. Nov. 3.-The imperial
finance reform bill to be introduced in
the reichstag viii produce according to
the latest estimates sI1s. .o00.e 900 year.
Il includes the assessment on the
spirits monopoly. which is expected to
Weld s25. 1000. 900: a fresh tax on tobac-
co. sfs.250 600. succession duty. $23.-
0oO. 600: duty on beer. S25, 900, 900; a
duty on wines. s5.000.000: duties on
Electricity and gas. s12. 800. 900. and a
duty on advertisements. $3.50. 600.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-04
sERvIA AWAITS ISSUE

BELGRADE, Nov. AT the moment
Crown Prince George is returning home
from his visit to st. Petersburg, the
Servian government acting on the ad-
vice Of the powers, has issued an
Official reputation OF any hostile de-
signs on AUstria-Hungary together
with a declaration that Servia awaits
the issue Of the international congress
hopefully. trusting IN the friendly
powers to plead her just cause.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-04
rnrNG nnY A HERO

TANESVILLE. Wis. Nov Eleven
YEAR oId Robert s Lawson was awak-
ened last night and found the house
tiled with smoke. He helped his
mother. father and baby sister out Of
fhe house as they were all in a dazed
condition. and then retained presence
of mind TO turn IN an alarm, thus pre-
venting serious fire.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-04
BLOOD FLOWS IN FEuD

LEXINGTON. KY, Nov. As a re-
suit OF q feudal war at Campon juno
ton. about 20 miles west of Jackson,
IsloW Allen. aged 20 years, was shot
and killed last night. Alvin Graves,
ged p. was badly Injured and Clarence
sherman, who did the shooting, was
shot ia the head. but managed to
escape 10 the mountains. Eight barrels
of whisky shipped into town for the
election brought on the trouble.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-04
FoRrY-NINER DIES IN BOSTON

BOSTON. Nov. 3.-Ben5amin f.
Criegs. = member Of the Boston cham
Der Of commerce and California argo-
naut Of '4s died here today aged "a. He
YVES one Of the band OF adventures
who sailed from Boston around the
Horn in the brig laramie, reaching
San Francisco FIVE months later on
ais return trip he was shipwrecked on
ne coast OF Lower California
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-04
,IoroR RoATs COLLIDE

NEW YORK. Nov. 5.-A collision be-
tween two motor boats filed with FISH
er.,e. bonnd for the fshing grounds
In Jamaica bav resulted in the death
of Jacob Smith. The motor boat Trio
with eight men on board. was at an
Choir when the Mergus, with 10 men
On hoard crashed into her The Trio
was cut IN two and sank Immediately
Seven Of the eight men were rescued.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-04
HARTMAN TRIAL BEGINS

WASHINGTON. Nov. 3-Argument
was begun today in the supreme court
OF the United States in the case OF the
interstate commerce commission VS.
z. H Hartman, involving the right OF
the commission to compel Hartman to
answer questions concerning the pur-
chase by the Union Pacific company of
the stocks of competing companies
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-04
rHIEvEs YIsIr srEAMER

John Reichman. second mate of the
steamer Pasadena lying at Fourth and
Channel streets. reported 10 the police
yesterday that thieves had entered his
cabin on Monday night. They stole
two suits of clothes. a gold watch and
other articles valued at about 5000.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-04
NIGHT RInERs HELn

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. Nov. Given
ty-six men in Craighead county are
been held for the grand jury in bonds
of $500.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-04
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-04

MANCHESTER, October 3-Business
on the cloth market during the past week
was confined principally to Chinese
agents, who placed fair-sized contracts
for slirtings. South America also placed
fair orders for miscellaneous cloths In
other directions. however, the lockout
prevented business, buyers being content
10 await further developments. Owing to
the good stocks on hand in the Various
consuming centers manufacturers con-
tinue TO quote firm prices. This was es-
pecially tr'fa OF those who purchased their
yarns at the present level.
Yarns continued firm but quiet. Higher
prices were asked owing to the fact that
business has been checked by the stop
page OF the spindles. Stocks are still Of
good proportions.
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NEW YORK BANK STATEMENT

NEW YORK, October 3.-The state
ment of clearing house banks for the
week shows that the banks hold
ST., 2S9, 1870 more than the requirements OF
the Is per cent reserve rule. This Is a
decrease Of $3.50. 400 in the proportionate
cash reserve as compared with last week.
The statement follows:
Loans, 1882. 100. 100; increase. $4,000.
Deposits, 81, 1896, I'll. 400: decrease.
50, 1863. 600. Circulation, $o3. 1885, 500; de-
crease. 100000. Legal tenders
s79, 5S5, 100: decrease, $Il5.lO Specie.
SCI $50. 300; decrease, 50 29S. ~ Reserve
1881 49, decrease, $1O,U41. 800. Re-
sDrve required $349. 13,, $50; decrease.
81 800 Surplus. 42.2S9, $50; decrease.
$7,75O, 400. Ex-United States deposits,
S44 JJ;;. so; decrease, $1.1I9IO.
The percentage of actual reserve OF the
Clearing house banks at the close OF busi-
ness yesterday was 27.9I.
The statement of banks and trust COM
panies of Greater New York not members
of the clearing house shows that these in
situations have aggregate deposits of
81, ObO 591 800; total cash on hand, $99.
10000, and loans amounting to $685., 208.
4UO.
Money on call nominal. Time loans
steady; sixty days, 21aa2A. and ninety
days, 3: six months. 31a.
Close-Prime mercantile paper. Az to AZ
per cent. Sterling exchange easy. with
actual business in bankers bills at 4.S4eOa
4.S4S5 for sixty days and at 4S--Oa4.S6
for demand. Commercial bills, 4.S4Aa
4.S4A. Bar silver. 51ss Mexican dollars.
As. Government bonds. steady. Railroad
bonds, firm.
The Financier will say:
The striking feature of the statement OF
the associated banks Of ew York city for
the week ending October was a de-
crease of SIS, 6;,S % in surplus reserve-the
heaviest loss which has been reported for
a number of months. The decrease in sur
plus brings the excess above the legal re-
quirement of - per cent to $'S, SS9,JOo,
which, while still superabundant from \
banking standpoint. is the lowest figure
reported since last March, but very much
above the usual average for this season
of the year. The decrease was brought
about mainly through losses to the SUBJ
treasury and smaller losses to the interior
and to Canada on account Of crop-moving
purposes, and as whole was larger tuan
had been anticipated.
1t is worth mentioning, however. that
since August % last. an interval Of five
weeks the surplus reserves OF the aSSo-
ciated banks have decreased nearly $25.-
600, 900, or from SOL, al $50 to SIS, SS9oOO.
The other features of the statement were
complicated by the October l dividend
disbursements. This period, as rule'
always operates 10 derange the bank re-
port for a week or two. Loans for the
past seven days decreased only $216.SOO.
while the loss in cash is shown In cor
responding decrease Of III, 123oOO In ue-
posts.
trust companies in Greater New York not
reporting to the New York clearing house
showed for the week an increase OF about
eight and one-half millions In loans. nine
and three-quarters millions In net deposits
and a small gain of about $685., COO in cash.
The actual cash reserve Of the clearing
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FINANCE AND TRADE IN
MARKETS OF THE WORLD
THE FOREIGN MARKETS.

LONDON. October 3.-Trading on the
stock exchange began the week brilliantly
with broadening investment business,
but various adverse influences which
manifested themselves later negatived
this initial improvement and the status
of majority of British securities closed
generally unchanged.
Home rails are dearer on the week. but
consols are halfa point lower. The issue
of the Canadian loan caused realiZations
in gilt-edged securities, which eased
further on rumors of more new issues
and fears of large budget deficit.
While the usual Weekend profit taking
gave the markets generally tired APP
pearance, the undertone remains firm and
somewhat upset by the Bulgarian
troubles. and their sales for the week
rather exceeded their purchases of for
eign stocks. which, therefore, closed be-
low the best: An exception was Russian
bonds, which were well supported by
Paris in preparation for the new loan.
American rails developed pronounced
dizziness. The colorless daily advices
from the other side encouraged dealers
to await further developments. CONT
tons. and as a result only small daily
movements were made. The quotations
yesterday were fractionally lower than
last Saturday. Canadian Pacific was an
eACeptAOI, DeluS uVe points OeaTeT. To-
day, however. prices ADVANCED from one
to four points under the lead of Union
Pacific and Southern Pacific. whose
earnings caused brisk covering opera
lions.
South Africans continued to attract at
tention at advancing prices and good
buying by Cape houses, encouraged by
more confidential local as well as Paris
operations.
BERLIN, October 3.-Trading on the
bourse today was quiet and prices were
rather weak.
PARIS. October 3.-Prices on the
bourse today opened firm on advices
from New York. but later became heavy
on the Balkan situation.
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TREASURY STATEMENT.

The condition of the Treasury at the
beginning Of business yesterday was az
follows:
Reserve fpnd-Gold coin and bullion,
$3.50 600. 600.
Trust funds. to redeem outstanding GER
tifcates-Gold coin. $842. OF. $50; silver
dollars. 4SS $50 600; silver dollars Of 1890
4765. Goo Total, 1885. 057. 1863.
General fund. $16O.921.5lS: deposits in
national banks. $3.50. 127, 795; in Philip
pine treasury. $4.6s7, 1u5: awaiting REIN
bursement. $252.325: current liabilities
$115. 6O4O75.
This statement of the Treasury bal
ances. exclusive Of the $150,OOO.OOO gold
reserve. shows:
Available cash balance. $3.50. 1854 $50
gold coin and bullion. $50, 30. 500; gold
certificates. $38, 162, $50.