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The San Francisco call., 1908-10-14
KEEL RfBUkED BY
JUDGE VAN FLEET
Supreme Justice Indignant at
Methods Used by Commissions
er to Have Juror Excused

Resentful at an attempt of Police
Commissioner Hugo Keil to extend his
Objectionable influence to the United
States courts. Justice Van Fleet found
occasion two days ago to administer to
the commissioner, through an aston
ished juror, a rebuke that probably
will have a lasting effect on Keil. at
least in so far as the federal depart
ments of justice are concerned.
The impaneling of trial jury was
in progress in the circuit court when
1t was discovered that Frank E. Baker
of San Mateo had failed to respond to
his name. Thereupon he was ordered
brought into court by the marshal.
Baker appeared before Justice Van
Fleet in the latters chambers next day
asked to be excused from jury duty. To
emphasize the necessity of his being
excused Baker presented to the justice
a letter from Keil. The letter was
worded as Kel would word letter TO
the head of the police or some other
municipal department, laying stress on
commissioner.
That Justice Van Fleet regarded
Keirs message as extremely pre-
sumptuous was evidenced in the man
ner he acknowledged it's receipt
through the man who had presented it
to him. In a tone of voice that clearly
suggested the indignation it had
aroused in Justice Van Fleet. the lat
ter gave Baker TO understand that in
fiuence of any character and particu-
larly of the character exerted by Keil
as a police commissioner counted for
naught in the federal courts, and
would be resented at all times.
Baker was told that he would have
to serve as juror, but later. when
Justice Van Fleet learned that Bakers
son was seriously i'll, he excused him.
When interviewed last night Justice
Van Fleet admitted that he had re-
ceived letter from Police Commits
sioner Keil but had ignored its purport.
He declined to repeat the remarks he
had made to Baker concerning Keil.
but in a dignified way intimated that
Keil need not attempt to get jurors ex-
cused in his court in the future.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-14
THREE TOWNS SWEPT BY FIRE

WINNIPEG, Oct. ia large section
OF the town Of Stetler. Alberta. was
wiped out by fire this morning. in
cluding the large Grand Union hotel.
20 stores and four other hotels the
Merchants bank and the postoffice.
Leslie Miller, who was sleeping in a
store. lost his life. The loss viii reach
$3.50 600.
KANSAS CITY. Oct. 13.-HaIf the
business portion of Bonner Springs, a
watering resort 20 miles west of Kan
sas City. was destroyed by fire early
today causing a loss estimated at
slOo. 900.
LEXINGTON, KY. Oct 13.@Oliver
HILL in Carter county. town Of LOCO
Inhabitants. is burning. Half of the
town is reported already destroyed.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-14
DESPONDENT GIRL is
FOUND DEAD IN TUB
Maid Servant in Family of / R
Ruggles Believed to Have
Killed Herself

Anna Johansen. maid servant en-
ployed at the home of James B. Rug
giles, assistant secretary of the Bank OF
California, was found dead LAST niob,
in bath tub at the Ruggles home at
PAS Baker street. 1t is believed that
the young weAian took her life. She
was in a desf3ndent mood on Mondav
night and at that time informed Mrs
Ruggles that one of her friends bad =
circulated false tales about her. A'
The body was found in the tub. Ivine
face downward in about six inches ~ 3
water The discovery was made by
Ruggles, who at once summoned NJ
H r. oliver, who pronounced the
woman dead.
The young woman had brother IN
San Francisco. She was 25 years of
age.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-14
BRIDGE WORKER IMPALED
ON BOLT IN MIDAIR
EmpIOye of North Shore Road
Falls Twenty Feet and
Dies in Agony
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

been received here of the death OF
Percy Kyle near the Tyrone tunnel, on
the North Shore road. yesterday by
falling 20 feet from the steel bridge on
which he was working and striking a
steel bolt, which penetrated his breast
and held him suspended in midair
Instant relief was impossible, and his
cries and struggles were heartrending
Blood rushed from his mouth ears and
nose. and he soon began 70 grow faint
er. until death released him.
Kyle was an old employe Of the COM
pany and had worked on all the large
bridges Of the road for the last six
years. His body was taken TO his home
in San Rafael for burial
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-14
AERONAUTS DESCEND
INTO THE NORTH SEA
American BaII0onists Buffeted
by Waves Until Rescued
by Lifeboat

BERLIN. Oct 13-The second of the
three American balloons that started
in the race for the international trophy
Sunday from Schmargendorf has met
disaster in the North sea The st.
North Adams, Mass, and Harry ].
Hewitt, was carried overland by
treacherOus air currents and later In
the haze the aeronauts lost their hear
ings until suddenly last night they saw
the guard lights of an unknown coast.
This meant that they must descend
or risk the danger of being driven far
out of the track of vessels.
They chose the former course and for
an hour they were buffeted by the
waves, almost giving up in despair.
Eventually they were rescued by a
lifeboat.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-14
Irnpertinent Question No. 73
What's the matter with Hearst?

For the original witest this queson-he
briefer the beter-Ihe Call will pay FIVE DOLLARS.
For the next FIVE The Call will pay ONE DOL
LAR EACH Prize winning answers will be printed next
Wednesday and checks mailed the winners at once Make
your answer short and SEND 1T ON A POSTAL
CARD to
IMPERTINENT QUESTIONS.
THE CALL.
wiaHi1s answers to ~uhat
prize 0 oodson.P etaIuma. (
Kick because it wasn't
/ would spend the rests Of my life making love 1t.
prize. to sizthr
would a balloon avoid friends
o H W. cIrk-4O
Double by betting o Taft
o HaSler careC
Try explain how got it
81 siztsth street Oakland
Dream
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-14
CHOLERA CASES ARE
RAPIDLY DECREASING
Authorities Report Epidemic Is
Confined to Congested
Native Districts

MANILA. Oct. 1.-THE number of
new cases of cholera has declined to
about five cases daily and these are
chiefly restricted to one or two of the
congested native districts
The health authorities are vigorously
lighting the disease ana besides guard
it occurs are disinfecting the entire
city.
The disease is gradually disappear
ing in the provinces, but few new
cases are being daily reported from
Rizal, Laguna, Cavite and Palawan.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-14
DEATH CLAIMS AGED PRIEST

CHICAGO. Oct. I3.-Rev. J. c. Moyni-
han, the oldest Roman Catholic priest
in Chicago and probably in the world
died today at his home here. aged 100
years and 6 months. Despite his adj
vanced age, he was physically and men
tally active
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-14
wEDDING WILL OCCUR

graphs Rome correspondent says that
he is able to state on the highest
authority that the wedding of the duke
of Abruzzi and Miss Elkins will GER
tainly occur very soon.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-14
RUSSIAN CRUISER ASHORE

ST PETERSBURG, Oct. 13-Tbe
Russian protected cruiser Oleg. which
yesterday, is fast on reef. The
cruiser was badly damaged.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-14
INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
NEWS TO-DAY
TELEPHONE KEARNY Sc
WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER Il, 100
WEATHER CONDITIONS
NEWS TO-DAY

HESTERDAY-Partly cloudy; west wind;
ms ximum temperature. Sc; minimum. 50.
FORECAST FOR ToDAY-Cloudy; possibly
showers by night; fresh Sw. winds. Page IS
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-14
EDITORIAL

Hearst does not dare answer his own
question. Page @
Too strong for Pollok and McAllis-
ter Page G
The bankers mistake. Page @
Stuffed opinion on Islais project. Page 6
POLITICS
Election commission approves action Of regis
trar in placing names Of good government
judicial candidates on ballot. Page 2
Senator Dolliyer will speak tonight In Dream
land rink Page
Labor Leader Daniel ]. Keefe denounces as
untrue statements issued by democratic national
committee that he had deserted Gompers be-
cause he had been promised Office by the
president. Page 2
Taft shows need Of tariff law for protection
Of American workmen- Page 2
Bryan campaigns in his own state. Page 3
John E. Bennett. push handy man. makes
bad break in vlifying Judge Dunno and is re-
buked by John S. Partridge. Page ii
GRAFT
Aeh challenges two fair jurors Page Il
CITY
Police Commissioner Hugo d. Keil yields 10
demand Of family and is reported TO be pre-
t1Ael ~ ItSlSu dl enu OF year B0Ee i
Police Commissioner Keil is severely rebuked
by Judge Van Fleet Page L
Investigation into the transport service re-
veals peculiar situation growing out of repair
contracts that may cause general shakeup in
the local Office Page 1
Plans for celebration Of Archbishop Riordan's
episcopal jubilee completed. Page IA
Cowsrdice in deserving the Star of Bengal
denied by masters of tugs. Page Ii
Bankers discuss new clearing house sys-
TEN. Page IL
An attempt made to burn the oriental
school Page Ia
State railroad commissioners will prepare
an amendment TO the Law, desiring more
powers. Page II
Quartermaster on steamer Umatilla saves crew
from suffocaticn, but falls to death through
open hatch. Page Ii
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-14
SPORTS

Arrangements completed for freshman Rugby
football game between California and Stanford
varsities. Page Z
Chicago defeats Detroit to 0. in fourth game
Of series for baseball championship. Page s
Iercari TO charge popular prices at the In
holz Thompson fight; the Boer to train in Ala
media. Page &
san Francisco division Of r. L. Thomas
big racing sable reaches Emeryville from
Arcadia. Page {
Dan Patch fails to lower his 1855 pacing rec
ord but goes mile gamely in 1:56H. Page S
Five days race meeting is opened on Ukiah
track, fastest in state. Page :
Portland defeats San Francisco, Z TO g. Los
Angeles wins from Oakland 8 TO 2. Page s
Star amateur boxers viii compete at Bob
Smyth memorial benefit October %. Page s
MARINE
Land birds. worn out in tussle with gale take
refuge on decks of liner San Jose, where ships
cat eats dozen OF them. Page II
SOCIAL
The Misses Helen and Emily du Bois enter
tain in honor OF debutantes Page a
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-14
SUBURBAN

Alleged stolen money is found on young couT
who eloped from Kenneth. Page
Young mems auxiliary Of st. Anthony's pari
plan 10 produce comedy. Page
Good Templars open their sessions in Ga
land. PAGE
Attorney r. G. Mcbride arrested ON char
Of criminal libel made by city recorder of Ric
mond Page
Entomologists OF university begin three dl
discussion ef Argentine ant pest Page
Amendment No. p opposed by president
high school teachers association Page
Beuothal announced of Miss Muriel Ker
and Frank c. Doremus. PAGE
Girl Of Il marries young painter again
mothers wishes. Page
stanford students fight blaze campus viii
endangers fraternity houses. Page
Loren Coburn. millionaire, asserts destru
ton Of property was caused by person
enpnipe Page
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-14
COAST

Bridge worker on North Shore road imT
on bolt in midair. Pm
Supreme court OF Washington state rer
decision upholding validity of direct pril
law. PA
Mystery surrounds wound inflicted by beau
woman upon San Jose clubman. PA
Young elopers brave wrath Of parents and
Of fortune 10 wed. Pal
Hawaii disturbed by severe earthq
shocks. Pal
Abduction Of Miss Lois Forsythe, Santa
girl. still remains a mystery. Pal
Reds and Blues fight drawn battle at c
AtascsderO before 1000 persons. Pal
CIubwomen gather in Watsonville for sew
annual convention Of federated clubs. Pag
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-14
FOREIGN

Sunragettes storm house Of parliament ant
5000 police unable to control mob Page
England advises Turkey TO accept independence
OF Bulgaria and annexation of provinces as ac
complished facts. Page !;
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-14
EASTERN

Edna Wallace Hopper tells receiver she is
marry Broker A D. Brown, who failed for
sum. Pag
Domestic troubles OF Lieutenant Colo
Tucker take sensational turn when warrants
served on army officer. PaR
Lack Of money halts trial of Hams broth
in Queens county. New York. Pag
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-14
SOCIAL

The MISSES Helen and Emily du Bois entel
tain in honor OF debutantes. Page
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-08-01

mo guide but the law, no boss but
the people," il the campaigning slogan
Of the brilliant and popular young law.
yer, John J. Coburn, who IL seeking
the Democratic nomination for States
Attorney. In his canvass Mr.. Coburn
has the vigorous backing Of the Bryan
Democracy Of Cook County, also Of a
numerous host Of friends and cnthu.
siastic and resourceful aides. As the
city now knows to its surprise, and
greatly to Its approval, his campaign.
Ing methods are unique and cyclonlc.
lie has thrown down the gauntlet to
the bosses Of both parties. The graphic
cartoons he has issued have caused
general attention, causing both taxpay-
ers, tax dodgers, and tax eaters to sit
up and take particular notice. There
Is now no doubt whatever that Mr.. Co
burn will draw an immense popular
vote; In fact the belief In strongly cur.
rent that he will win Mt the primaries
and with the Democratic nomination
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-08-01

he will be the next States Attorney for
Cook County.
uAs an able and successful lawyer,
John ]. Coburn. since his admittance to
the bar In 1888. has strlklngly demon.
strated his qualifications for the i'm.
pOrtant position he now seeks, and to
which large hosts Of admirers, Of all
parties and shades Of politics, would
gladly see him elected. Every judge
on the Cook County bench, and every
brother lawyer with whom Mr.. Coburn
has come In professional contact, can
bear hearty testimony to his high abil.
ity as lawyer rs well as his sterling
integrity us man. His genial humor
and plquant Irish wit make him u gen.
eral favOrite. lie IL a most fOrceful
orator, and there are few dubious 20.
lltical regulations hereabouts that do
not bear scars made by his sharp sword
Of sarcasm.
Mr.. COburn was born fOrty.scvcn
years ago where now stands the village
Of Clyde. He was educated In the pub.
lie schools Of Lyons and high school Of
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-08-01

Englewood. and graduated for the bar
In 1883, one Of his classmates being the
Democratic candidate for President Of
the United States. In 1906 he entered
into partnership with the late lamentcd
Major Lawrence NJ. Ennis, and he Is
now senior member Of the firm of Co
burn & Case, with offices In the Nfer.
chants Building, Washington and La
Sale street, where he has established
his campaign headquarters and where
the daily scene Of assembly and hustle
shows the strong popular interest that
Is taken In his prospects Of success.
Fair and fearless, active and aggres.
slve In his methods, fully determined to
do his level Democratic best for the
general people, to see that rich and
poor shall have the same square deal,
offenders high and offenders low the
same impartial treatment, John ]. Co.
burn IL making IL whirlwlnd and pic.
turcsque yet worthy and admirable
campaign. which is rapidly achieving
results OF which he and his legion of
supporters shall well feel proud.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-08-01
THIS DOG A REAL GENIUS.
Digs Bait When Master Picks Up HE
Fishing Rod.

That Charles II. Martin has the smart.
est dog In the State of Delaware 10
vouched for by DIR. Parker Of I.ewes. who
tells Of the dogs wonderful knowledge -
shown while the two were ut Hcrrine's
creek. Martin picked up a gun and the
and brought In. Laying down his gun.
rifle was picked up, and as soon AZ the
dog sighted It he freed squirrel. which
was also shot ind brought In. On the
advice Of DIR. Parker. Martin next picked
up q fishing rod to fool the dog. The AMI.
NAL surveyed 1t for moment and then
disappeared and was found five minutes
later by the nstonished spOrtsmen scratch.
Ing up angle worms. Both men will back
this dog against any other In the State
for sagacity.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-08-01
EXCHANGE COMPLIMENTS.
Fairbanks and Prince Of wales
Speakers at Quebec Celebration.

Speakers at Quebec Celebration.
Canada and the United States formally
exchanged greetings Thursday aftsrnosn.
when the Prince of Wales and Vice Pres.
ident Fairbanks were the principal speak.
ers at the tercentenary celebration In
Quebec. Mr.. Fairbanks said 1T 10 With
unusual pleasure bring you greetings
from the President and the people Of the
United States who rejoice with you In
the progress you have made In the mani.
fold ways which make the strength and
honor Of . great people. We have 10
need to fear that the relations Sstwseo
the United States aud Great Britain wiz
ever asain be disturbed. We have faith
to believe that our 6ass which minsls To-
gsther and salute each other upon the
Plains Of Abraham will never confront
each other In conflict upon either land Or
sea-" The Prince Of Wales said: The
King. whose earnest desire n always 70
promote the best and closest relations b.
tween nations. has specially desired ~.
a. bis representative. to convey to you.
Mr.. Vice President Of the United States.
and to your colleagues. not only hearty
welcome. but also a warm exprsssion OF
thanks. both to you and to your govern.
ment. for your presence here on this aus
picious occasion. We recognise that the
presence Of representatives Of the United
States and France among No testihss to
the growth Of the spirit Of friendship b.
tween nations"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-08-01

streets. lie also made the valuations
for the 05th street sewer system, TAX
ing In twelve square miles of terri
tory.
Mr.. Ryan has been resident of
Chicago for more than half century.
Mr.. Ryan Is q candidate for nominal
ton on the Democratic ticket for Il
member of the board Of assessors, and
1t should be regarded rs n privilege to
support one SO worthy, as he has COLI
tributed an honest and industrious
mans full share to the business de-
velopment of this great city.
For almost four years Mr.. Ryan was
manager and superintendent of the
important packing firm of Reid & Sher-
win, and theI embarked In the tanning
and manufacturing business on his own
account. For years his glove factory
employed more than 300 hands, and the
great mercantile houses of Marshall
Field & Co., Keith Bros, Sweet. Demps.
ter 4 Co., and others took the product
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-08-01
Items from All Parts Of the World
Carefully Selected from the
Press kilograms.
A Weekly Digest Of the Most important
: Facts and Happenings for Busy
Readers.
RELEASES 5000, 900 ACRES.
Act Of Congress Affecting Civilized
Tribes in Oklahoma Explained.

Tribes in Oklahoma Explained.
According to the terms Of an act Of the
last session of Congress removing restric-
tons on the alienat ton of land owned by
members Of the five civilized tribes Of
Indians In Oklahoma. which went into
effect the other day, about 0.OOOOOO acres
which had been tied up has become avail.
able to purchasers. Acting Secretary
Frank Pierce Of the Interior Department
has given out the following statement on
the effect Of the law: THE act removes
all restrictions from the alienation Of the
lands Of 6j.O17 members Of the Five Civ.
liked Tribes. and also removes the ~
strictions from oil Of the lands except
the homesteads Of 0.1O3 more Indians Of
those tribes. The first item Of G5.O17
includes all Indians having less than one
half Indian blood and the freedmen and
intermarried whites. The second Item
Of 0,1O0 includes the members Of the
tribes which have from one.half to three.
fourths Indian blood. The entire popula-
ton Of the Five Civilized Tribes, accord.
ing to the approved enrolment, Is 1O1..
227, which leaves only :W,1O7 unaffected.
The restrictions on these 3O.1O7 Indians
may be removed In Individual cases by the
Secretary of the Interior on proper
showing that the Indian IL qualified to
take care of his own affairs. There are
only about 1900 Indians In Oklahoma
outside Of the Five Civilized Tribes"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-08-01

Timothy J. Ryan. one OF Chicago's
best-known business men, IL being
strongly backed for the Democratic
nomination for assessor. That he IL
thoroughly qualified for the position
Is known to all who are acquainted
with his record. Among his thousand
public acts Of Importance, he made the
valuations for Austin, Merrick and
Holden Parks. the famous beauty sp.'ts
OF Austin. lie made the land valua-
lions for the widening Of Randolph
street from Desplaines TO SangamoI
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-08-01

OF the reliable house Of Ryan Bros,
and their business substantially was
never questioned.
Always identified with the Democrat.
lc party. Mr.. ltyan's zeal was such that
lie never sought office but worked for
the good OF the organization. He Is u
Democrat Of the old school. and en-.
titled to the support Of every citizen
that desires good government.
Mr.. Ryan resides ut No. 3O5 =. Wal.
Ter avenue. Austin, and js engaged In
the real estate business with his sons
ut No. no Dearborn street.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-08-01
Price Of Platinum Declines.

The price Of platinum has taken big
decline, being now quoted at $50 an
ounce, just half of the price of a year
ago, the decline being attributed to tho
business depression and the consequent
falling of In the demand by jewelers..
dentists and manufacturers of electrical
and Photographic supplies.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-08-01
Portugal Nips Big Plot.

According to statements In the newspa-
pers of Lisbon the Portuguese governs
ment has discovered and frustrated a
widespread republican plot for an upris-
ing on the anniversary of the revolt Of
1907, which was suppressed by ex-Pre-
mier Franco. This announcement fol-
lows'a large number of mysterious arrests
in the last few weeks.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-08-01
Bolt Kills Farmer.

George Burchard, II years old. a
wealthy farmer of Orchard Place, H..
was instantly killed, his wife, 81 years
old, made unconscious, and their five
children suffered shocks at noon the other
day when their home, n small two-stOry
frame house. was struck by a bolt OF
lightning in the course of local storm,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-08-01
Kills Himself with Rifle.

At Marysville, Ohio, Charles Page, 30
years old and Il prominent citizen, COM
mitted suicide by shooting himself In the
head with rifle. The cause is unknown.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-08-01
Ushers in Great Reform.

Mgr. Falconio has received the text Of
the new apostolic constitution, which IL
regarded by Catholic churchmen In WASH
ington as ushering in the greatest church
reform since the council of Trent.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-08-01
Three Hundred Drown.

The steamer Wing King, engaged In the
local passenger trade, foundered near
Canton In the typhoon. Three hundred
Chinese are known to have been drowned.
Only twelve of those on board were res.
cuad
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-08-01
ons Dead, Several Hurt, in Fight.

As the result of a fight among Italians
in their quarter of Sault Ste. Marie.
Ont, one man is dead, riddled with bull
lets, another was fatally stabbed and sew.
eral others were more or less injured by
knives and clubs. The police made sew.
eral arrests.