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The San Francisco call., 1908-09-12
WAGNER REPLIES
TO HIS ACCUSERS

Continued From Page I, Column 6
that the India basin act should be
passed at once if the city expected to
secure the land desired at anything but
eXOrbitant figures.
IF we wait two years for authorizar
tion to issue 75 year bonds" he said
the people who own the land will
either reclaim it, and so end all possi-
bility of ever acquiring it, or its value
will rise to a price where the state
can not afford the purchase. Accord
ing to Wagoner's own statement one
of the firms that own property there
intends TO reclaim 1t and he is to get a
fee. L think that ought to speak for
itself.
"Wagoners argument that the board
can not finance the loan with it's pres
ent revenue is mostly supposition. 1t
is true that the $1,000, 600 sea wall bond
issue will require a sinking fund of
100000 as soon as it is sold, but this
need not be done at once. The state
never will be in danger of losing it's
rights TO the sea wall, while it is now
in danger of losing the lslais creek
property it needs.
"All we want done is that the land
shall be acquired now. We contend that
it can be had now for less than $780,
900. while two years hence it may cost
millions or be entirely impossible to
obtain if it has been filled in and re-
claimed. The property is now assessed
at but $4,000, and no jury would
award more than 100000, or 10 times
it's assessed value, in a condemnation
suit. If Wagner did not have some
clients whose interests were affected
by the dispute perhaps his word might
be taken with more authority"
< In the commercial associations Sulli-
vans attack was taken with mingled
feelings. President c. c. Moore of the
chamber of commerce said:
The accusations that the CONNER
cial associations of the city are actu-
ated by mercenary motives makes it
appear that some people think the or
ganizations are tagged with a price.
What reason we could have for advo-
eating anything not in the interest of
all our members, who comprise the
whole city, they never seem to be able
to state
Thomas Magee Jr., chairman of the
executive committee of the Federated
harbor Improvement associations, de-
clined to discuss the dispute further
than to say that the committee had the
utmost confidence in Engineer Wag-
oner
We do not think it incumbent upon
the committee to reply to any such
charges" said Magee.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-12
FUNSTON REPORTS ARMY
NEEDS MORE OFFICERS
Former Commander of Caiifor=
mia Department Finds Men
More Satisfied

WASHINGTON, Sept. lin his an
nual report to the war department,
General Frederick Funston, as COM
mander of the department of California.
expressed the hope that the war de-
partment would succeed in its efforts
10 obtain an additional number of af-
ficers to take the place Of those on de-
tached duty from their organizations
He adds that this is a vital question.
affecting greatly the efficiency of the
army General Funston said:
The beneficial results anticipated
from recent Legislation increasing the
pay Of the army are already becoming
apparent Company commanders re-
port that much larger proportion of
desirable men are re-enlisted than was
formerly the case, and that former SOL
diers are returning to the service
The feeling, akin to hopelessness.
that has hung over the army since the
close of active operations in the Phil
ippines has given way to a better spirit
and as a result Of greater contentment
there is an increased interest in the
performance of duty and consequently
IN efficiency. Our officers no longer feel
that they have been set to making
bricks without straw"
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-12
CHOLERA SPREADS
AT ST. PETERSBURG
Fifty=eight New Cases and
Eight Deaths Occur in
One Day

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 11.-7An off,
cial statement of the cholera situation
in st. Petersburg shows that today
there were 5S new cases and eight
deaths from the disease and there are
l01 patients in hospitals.
This city has jumped to first place
among the cholera infested centers in
Russia. The disease has gained a foot
hold in all quarters of the city. There
had been 16 new cases and three deaths
up to noon today. This gives total of
6S cases for three days.
The municipality has placed S21, 500
at the Immediate disposal of the sani-
tary commission with which to fight the
disease. The commission has opened
six vaccination stations. But vaccina-
tion is unpopular and only $50 persons
have submitted thereto.
BERLIN, Sept 1.-THE announce
ment that there have been 10 deaths
from Asiatic cholera in ST. Petersburg,
has caused a disagreeable shock
throughout eastern Prussia and in Ber-
lin, which is within four hours
train journey of the Russian border.
The news brought out a disquieting
declaration to the public from the
Prussian ministry Of health. in which it
was said that every arrangement had
been made for dealing with the cholera
should it cross the German frontier
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-12
KAISER CHANGES PLANS
ABOUT CROSSING BORDER
French Authorities DisappOint-
ed at Emperor Williams
Decision

ALTENBERG, Alsaee Lorraine, Sept.
11.-Emperor William disappointed the
French citizens when he did not cross
over into French territory today in
the course of a sight seeing trip along
the Vosges range. The French au-
thorities forwarded his majesty a
hearty invitation to do so and had
made every preparation to welcome the
imperial visitor. He had intended to
ascend the Hohneck. the highest point
in this vicinity which is situated in
French territory. From 1t splendid
view may be had of Remiremont and
the valley of the Moselle river. En-
peror William arrived late this after
noon and decided not to proceed across
the frontier, but he sent his thanks
to the French officials for the courtesy
shown him.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-12
IN WOMAN'S BREAST
ANY LUMP is CANCER

Dr. S. r. Chamley. the World Re
nOwned cancer specialist, whose
wonderful cures of cancer and tumors
are mentioned so often in the medical
journals and magazines the world
over, has offices at 600 McAlIister St,
San Francisco, Cal He has cured
many large cancers of womens
breasts here. He has the best book
ever printed on cancers cured without
knife or pain which he sends free to
those who describe their case, 50
cents to others. He has a con-
vincing ad in the papers, but gets
most of his patients through his many
physician friends. The Doctor shows
his faith in his remedy by charging
nothing until cured and offers ST 900
If he ever fails Strictly reliable; no
X-Ray or other swindle His prices
are extremely moderate for such
wonderful skill. He keeps his paN
tients only two weeks and guarantees
an absolute cure of all cancers he
treats in the early stage. You may
save a life by sending this to some
one with cancer
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-12
VORYS TO PLAN TRIP
Taft Sends Manager to New
York to Complete Plans

CINCINNATI. Sept. 11.-Candidate
Taft's first speech making trip will be
through the west. A. ]. Vorys left here
for New York today to represent the
candidate before the national commit
tee in arranging this trip, which will
take in at least the states of Missouri,
Kansas. Nebraska. Iowa, Illinois and
Indiana. Two other trips are being
planned, one through the Eastern states
and another through a number of the
southern states.
Mr.. Vorys, having been with me for
some time, knows exactly my ideas con-
cerning this trip" Taft explained, and
it was regarded as more satisfactory
that he should go to New York and
take up thes details of the trip with
the committee"
Taft has accepted an invitation to
address the Ohio conference of the
African Methodist church in this city
Tuesday evening. The invitation was
extended today by a committee of the
conference headed by Rev. c. L. Gee
of Greenfield, o.. who told Taft that
the negro vote of the state would be
as solid as ever for the republican
ticket.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-12
TAFT IS WANTED
IN MANY STATES
Chairman Hitchcock Finds 1t
Difficult to Arrange timer
ary to Meet Demands
Swing Around Circle of States,
Considered Doubtful, May
Be Arranged

NEW YORK. September 11.-Since
the announcement that Taft would
make a number of speaking trips dur
ing the campaign the demand for him
has been so great that Chairman Hitch
cock of the republican national COM
mittee is having difficulty in arranging
a satisfactory itinerary. Practically
every state wants him and it is possi-
BILE that before the campaign closes
he may swing around a circuit speak
ing in every state where the result is
not a foregone conclusion.
1t had been planned that Taft should
leave Cincinnati about October l, but
the day of departure has not been fixed
definitely. The first week will be given
over to the middle west and after that
he may go TO the intermountain coun-
try. The last week of the campaign,
according to the present intentions of
by Taft in New York and other east
ern states.
Chairman Hitchcock introduced to
visiting newspapermen j. Medill Nc
Cormick of the Chicago Tribune. who
gave his views concerning the political
situation in the west
According to Mccormick a great deal
of work will have to be done "all down
the line" in order to make central and
western states safe for Taft The or
ganization perfected by Bryan has been
underestimate, said Mccormick, who
added that all of the democratic forces
are striving harmoniously in Bryans
interest.
Hitchcock had a long talk with Mr..
Mccormick today and as the result of
some of the reports made about condi-
tions in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota
and Iowa he will leave New York Sun
day for Chicago, where he will spend
a week at western headquarters.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-12
MOTHER AND CHILD
Both Fully NourIshed ON Grapefruit.


The value of this famous food is
shown in many ways in addition to
what might be expected from it's chemi-
cal analysis.
Grape-Nuts food is made of whole
wheat and barley, is thoroughly baked
fore many hours and contains all the
wholesome ingredients in these cereals.
1t contains also the phosphate of pot
ash grown in the grains, which Nature
uses to build up brain and nerve cells.
Young children require proportion
ately more of this element because the
brain and, nervous system of the child
grows SO rapidly.
A Va. mother found the value of
Grape-Nuts in not only building I'D her
own strength but in nourishfng her
baby at the same time. She writes:
After my baby came l did not re-
cover health and strength and the doc
tor said could not nurse the baby as
I did not have nourishment for her;
besides I was too weak
He said ] might try change of
diet and see what that would do, and
recommended Grape-Nuts food. L
bought pkg. and used it regularly
A marked change came over both baby
and i.
My baby is now four months old,
is in fine condition. 1 am nursing her
and doing all my work and never felt
better in my life-" There's reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
ville.'' in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
interest
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-12
SWEPT BY FURY
OF HURRICANE
Turks Island Devastated, Much
Property Destroyed and
Many Lives Lost

GRAND TURK, Turks Islands. B. w.
L. Sept. IA hurricane of great fury
swept over Turks islands last night and
this morning and at daybreak today
the town of Grand Turk was devas-
tated.
A number of lives have been lost, but
Just how many can not yet be said.
Grave anxiety is felt for the safety
OF Dr. X. Z. Robertson, district commits
stoner of Caicos, who was making a
tour of the islands when the storm
broke.
The hurricane reached here at 9
o'clock last night, the wind blowing
from the north northeast. At 4 o'clock
this morning the wind had reached a
velocity of nearly 100 miles an hour and
was blowing from the northeast.
Much damage has been done to prop
erty here and the streets of Grand Turk
are mass OF wreckage. Trees have
been uprooted. portions of buildings
blown away and many houses have
been partially wrecked.
The Haytian sloop Telegraph. which
had taken shelter at Hawks Nest. foun-
dered with all hands The schooner
Dan Leon. belonging to the East Cal
cos fiber company. broke away from
her anchorage and has not been seen
since. All the salt lighters which were
moored yesterday at the riding grounds
and the Hawks Nest are missing.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-12
LABORFR'S GRUDGf
DOES BIG DAMAGE

HEIDELBERG, Sept 11-An act of
revenge by an Italian laborer because
he considered he should not be dis
missed without cause has cost the gov
ernment of Baden the sum of SS75, 600.
The government has been construct
ing railroad tunnel through the Black
forest mountains, working in from each
end to meet in the center. 1t was dis
covered today that the two halves that
should come together at the village OF
Forbach miss each other by 26 feet.
The reason is a mistake in the survey
which arose from the purposeful mis-
placing of the surveying pin. This act
was the work of the Italian who had a
grudge against the government.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-12
(ORGANIZED 19O2.l

"PROMoTIoN-The act OF promoting. advance
ment: encouragement Century Dictionary
The California Promotion committee has for It's
1t has nothing to sell Its energies are devoted
to fostering all things that have the ADVANCE
MENT or California as their object. IL gives
reliable Information on every subject connected
with the industries OF California. IL gives I'm
COUhAGEMENT TO the establishment or new
industries and invites desirable immigration II
u not an Employment Agency. although It gives
Information regarding labor conditions. II pre-
business and professional activity. This commit
tee Is supported by popular subscriptions end
makes no charge for any service rendered. Al
hliated with the committee are 100 commercial
organizations OF the state with membership
Of over 10000 Meetings are held semiannually
IN different parts Of California. where matters
OF state interest are discussed Headquarters
OF the committee maintained In San Fran
cisco In California building. Union square. COR
RESPONDENCE INVITED.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-12
GARY EULOGIzFS
THE PRESIDENT
Says Roosevelt Is Not Enemy
of Capital or of Business
Prosperity

LONDON, Sept 11.-Elbert H. Gary,
chairman of the board of directors of
the United States steel corporation,
eulOgized President Roosevelt and
spoke in favor Of cooperation and
better understanding among the steel
manufacturers of the world at a din
ner given in his honor at the Reform
club tonight by Sir Hugh Bell. presi-
dent of the iron and steel institute and
tie members Of the council of the
Institute. The dinner was a tribute
TO Gary's efforts to bring together the
steel operators of the world Thirty
persons sat down 10 the dinner, among
them being Lord Airedale, Lord Clan
tOwe, Sir Weetman Pearson. Sir Robert
Hadfeld and other well known Eng
lish steel men; baron Won Bedenhausen
Of the krupp company and President
Schaltenbrand of the German steel
works. representing Germany, and NJ
schneider Of the Creusot company and
NJ de la Brioll of the Compton d'Ex-
portation, representing France. Among
other Americans present were Consul
General Wynne, c. G. McMurtry of the
United States steel corporation, and
Vivian II. Smith of J. p. Morgan & Co
Gary came over from Paris for the
function He said that the report in
circulation TO the effect that the new
patent act would compel the United
States steel corporation to build works
in England was without foundation
In his speech at the banquet tonight,
after paying tribute 10 the British
government and King Edward, he said:
other nations are today equally for
tunate. May 1 digress for a moment
10 speak of our president. Mr. Roose-
Welt. who has been sometimes misun-
derstOOd. If not nisrepresented2 He
is not an enemy Of capital or of busi-
ness prosperity He believes that right
conduct IS the first essential of national
health. but he also believes that ma
terial success and growth are neces-
sary- He does not attack individuals
as such, be they rich or poor but op-
posses what he conceives to be wrong
whoever Derpetrates. if -
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-12
10000 RECEIVE
PAPAL BLESSING
Brilliant Ceremony Marks Ci-
max of EuCharistIc Con-
gress ia London
Protestant Alliance Warns the
Home Secretary of Possible
Riot on Sunday

LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE success at
tending the eucharistic congress
reached its climax tonight when some
10000 Catholics received the blessing
at the hand Of the legate.
The reception was a most brilliant
affair. the hall presenting an ami
mated appearance. There were no
speeches, but the organist played Sc
lections throughout the function.
Among those with Cardinal Van NJ
telli on the platform were Archbishop
Bourne, the primate of Spain; Cardi-
nails Gibbons, LOgue and other distin-
guished prelates.
The Protestant alliance, continuing
its opposition to the appearance Of the
host in the procession to be held in
this city next Sunday in connection
with the Eucharistic congress, today
telegraphed an appeal to the home sec
retary 10 prevent the carrying of the
host and the wearing Of vestments on
this occasion. The appeal says:
The protestant feeling in London
and the provinces, as you doubtless are
aware. has increased enormously since
Tuesday and the country is now look
ing to you to prevent the law of the
land from being broken"
The appeal concludes with these
words:
Any other course will involve grave
danger 10 the public safety. If riot
and disorder should result the respon-
sibility viii rest with the home office,
which has had ample warning of the
state OF feeling in London"
Some sensation has been caused here
by the publication OF letter received
by the secretary of the alliance and
signed by a man representing himself
as secretary Of the Catholic national
anti -bigotry society, in which the lead
ing members of the alliance are threat
ened with death if the procession is
interfered with. The writer is sup
posed to be q crank
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-12
REPUBLICANS WANT
BIG REGISTRATION
Leaders of State Central COM
mittee Not Satisfied With
Present Work
Secretary Murray of Democratic
Headquarters Defends Bryan
on Labor

These are very busy days at the
headquarters of the republican state
central committee in the Fairmont ho-
tel With a large force of workers
Chairman Teller, Secretary Davis and
General George Stone are bending
every effort toward getting out a large
republican registration throughout the
state.
Advices received from the chairmeu
of the various counties on this score
are not altogether satisfactory to the
men at headquarters. While the regis
tration In the southern part of the
state is very heavy, it is light in some
of the northern counties. especially in
the mountain regions, where the pop
ulation is scattered.
Owing to the amount of work to be
be done an assistant secretary has been
appointed in the person of L. r. Wien
mann, young attorney of this city.
No speaking itineraries have been
arranged, but this work will be taken
up soon, as the state central commit
tee plans to begin activities on the
stump about September IS.
MURRAY DEFENDS BRYAN
At democratic headquarters in the
Monadnock building less activity is
visible. but Secretary Murray processes
satisfaction with the way things are
going. Over Hearst's charges against
Bryan and Haskell on the subject of
union labor Secretary Murray is not
at all disturbed
"If Bryan called the laboringmen
public beggars,'' said Murray yester-
day, ''it was not in an offensive manner.
| have never yet heard a prominent Ia
Dor man speak who did not tell his
fellow workers that instead of de-
manding their rights they went crfng-
ing and begging for them. If Bryan
used the expression that is the sense
In which he meant it.
"As to Governor Haskell being a
member of the Citizens alliance, l will
say that some of the best men 1 know
have told me that their business con-
nections compelled them to join that
organization
But wouldn't Haske1l's connection
with the alliance cast suspicion on the
sincerity of his work as chairman of
the platform committee at Denver?"
was asked.
when Paul was on his way to Da-
mascus," replied Murray. "he saw a
light by the wayside. Governor Has
kell may have seen the error of his
way and repented, and his stand on the
injunction plank would indicate that he
did,
PUGH STAYS ON TICKET
William A. Pugh, nominee for the as
sembly in the thirty-eighth district, has
changed his mind about Withdrawing
from the ticket on account of his dis
qualification. Pugh moved out of the
district some time ago and registered
and voted in the thirty-seventh and
then moved back to the thirty ighth
This makes him ineligible under the
law which requires that a nominee for
The lnOiS1afnra a resident nf
his district for one year before his
election. At the time of the last munic-
ipal election Pugh was registered in
the thirty-seventh.
Notwithstanding this Pugh feels that
as he has lived in the thirty eighth
most of is life he is eligible in the
spirit tof the law and anyway he is
willing to take his chance of being un-
seated after election.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-12
DEbS ARRAIGNS
THE OLD PARTIES
Socialists Are Addressed by
Their Candidate for
President

Eugene V. Debs, socialist candidate
for president of the United States ar
rived in San Francisco yesterday on
the Red Speciar' and spoke to an audi
ence of more than 5000 persons in
Dreamland rink last night The So
scialists of San Francisco. who had
been waiting for months to hear their
candidate, began to eongregate at the
large pavilion early in the evening. An
hour before the principal speaker ar
rived the hall was packed.
The interior of the pavilion was little
decorated. Red banners with the name
of the socialist party and it's candi-
date were displayed throughout the
hall, but not an American flag could be
seen. Even the platform from which
the caT~lidate spoke was bare of the
banner of the United States
Daniel German, chairman of the even
ing, called upon A. M. Simons, editor
of the Chicago Daily Socialist, who
held the audience until Debs arrived
Miss Maud Younger, a prominent suf-
fragist of this city, assisted in the
reception.
DEBS is CHEERED
When Debs entered the hall the
crowd rose to it's feet and cheered
until he reached the platform. The
speaker wasted no time AS soon as
gan his talk. He told of his trip from
Chicago and OF the receptions that had
been given him. The object of the
trip was then taken up after which
a short history of the socialist party
and its objects was given.
The speaker arraigned both the
democratic and republican parties. He
asserted that both We're controlled by
capital and challenged any person to
show him the difference between the
republican and democratic parties
from a workingman's point of view
He referred to Gompers as not a work
ingmans but a worker of workingmen,
and repudiated several other labor
leaders.
PARTY AFTER EARTH
Rockefeller, Carnegie, Vanderbilt and
Morgan were referred to as men who
with all their money were unhappy
He said that the socialist party was
not going to take all that the working
men earn and divide it among the
tramps; that the socialist party was
not after the laborer's paltry little
capital, but after the earth.
The labor question was declared to
be entirely a political question. Debs
said that the working people were just
beginning to understand socialism and
that twas not finality, but the next
step in human development-the next
stage in evolution. He said that So
cialism could be hastened or retarded
but could not be prevented