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The San Francisco call., 1908-04-22
VANDERBILTS MAY
PATCH UP PEACE

NEW YORK, April 21.-A reconcilia-
ton between Alfred Gwynne Wander
bilt and his wife. formerly Elsie
French, whose divorce suit against the
multimillionaire is now pending. was
declared probable today as the result
of a new Intervention by Mrs. Cor
nelius Vanderbilt Sr. The latter has
delayed her departure for Europe until
Thursday, and friends say the success
or failure of her latest plan will be
known by that time.
Before that date a communication is
expected from the confidential agent
of the law firm of Anderson & An
derson, personal attorneys for Van
derbilt. This agent, it was reported,
left for Europe last week on a Cunard
steamer. 1t is now believed that he
carried to the young millionaire new
proposal drawn up by his mother.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-22
ANCIENT YUCATAN is
THEME OF LECTURER

Under the auspices of the San Fran
cisco Society OF the Archaeological In
rstftute of America an illustrated lee
ture was given last night in the Fair
mont hotel by c. P Bowditch on the
Ancient Civilization of Yucatan." OF
all the people of Mexico. the speaker
said. the Yucatan Indiaes had least felt
the influence OF Spanish civilization.
The customs OF three or four hundred
years ago were still adhered to.
Many Of the stereopticon views illus
frated chronological and numerical
systems OF the Indians. A number of
temples and monuments, with their
hieroglyphic writings, We're exhibited
on the canvas.
The speaker was introduced by Mayor
Taylor. Professor I. w. Putnam made
some Introductory remarks. Among
those present were:
Mayor r. r. Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Fairfax
Mrs Taylor Wheelan
Mrs Phebe Hearst G. z. RiKford
Horace Davis y. Nelson
SIR and Mrs. Frank T. Mrs. Al BouFier
Deering Mrs. John Flournoy and
Mrs Eugenia Maybury the Misses Flournoy
Professor +. W. Put Mrs. James GOewey
nam David Buchanan
George Crothers Miss Abrahamson
John Daggett. formerly Thomas Nelson
lieutenant governor Professor and Mrs. A.
Mr. and Mrs. Cebrian J.. krOeber
Nr. and Mrs Henry DR.. Goldaracena
PavOt
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-22
MOB ATTACKS CAR AND
STATE AID is SUMMONED

PENSACOLA, Fla, April 2L-After
a week of quiet. with the state troops
present to preserve order. Pensacola;
was again thrown into a turmoil this
afternoon when mob of 25 men at
tackled q streetcar in the suburbs of
the city and probably fatally wound
ed the conductor, G. Hoffman Adju-
rant General Clifford r. FiEter to-
night appealed TO the labor leaders
to prevent violence and disorder, and
II is hoped their influence will pre-
vent further trouble.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-22
WI MAKES DENIAL
..OF BOYCOTT CHARGE

NEW YORK. April 21.-Bearing |
messages of peace and good will from
the Celestial Empire and expressing the
conviction that the relations between
China and the United States will be-
come closer day by day, WI Ting
Fang, minister from China, speaking
tonight at the banquet of the Ameri-
can Asiatic association at Delmonico's.
made his first public address since his
return to America. He denied the
charge that he had inspired the recent
boycott.
The awakening of China to western
civilization and the broad industrial
field opened in consequence to Ameri-
can trade were themes interestingly
developed tonight by Judge L. r. vii
fey of Shanghai, judge of the Unite'
States court for China, and John Bar
rett, director of the international bu
reau of ~American\ republics, both o.
whom shared with WI Ting Fang tn.
honors of the evening.
WEARS JEWELED CAP
Minister WI was welcomed with
cheers and applause. He was gowneC
in a fetching brown polonaise with
salmon hued sleeves and wore a black
and red buttoned cap in front of which
blazed an enormous jewel denoting his
high rank. He said In part:
1t is worth while for merchants who wish to
have dealings with China to study the progress
she is now making China has become modern
lied. That being the case, her people will
necessarily learn more from the western coun
tries and they will acquire some of the western
habits and tastes. This will increase the trade
with foreign countries.
that In the history of the intercourse between
China and America there has been no time
yersy requiring treatment. There are now
matters of great controversy between the two
nations which cannot be amicably settled, and
the political horizon is smooth and clear. There
is no mist or cloud such as Isam sorry to say
existed some years ago, and which happily mas
In this connection / am referring to the in
cident which is well known TO YOU ALL mean
the boycott on American goods. 1t was alleged
that started the boyc or II not that |
hsprdi' abspurd rumor orrnated can say that f It
was one Of the most malicious libels that could
be invented against person. as 1t had not the
STIRRED TO NATIONALISM
After years of slumber. people. the most
Intelligent portion of our people, have had
feeling of nationalsm stirred in their breasts.
or what mott Is there and the people are
sensitive about It. which we know from s ex,
wtS nations Now there are some peopa
who would poke fun .. at this feeling disparage Y
r IS s Il Is e
to say that this narrow minded and short
sighted view does not tend to pacify soothe
the feeling. The effect is just the opposite.
The American people. appreciating with their
greatness of mind and snnl all the weaknesses
and exaggerations of born spirit. have
treated ii with consideration and have adopted
the proper view that this spirit marks the true
| awakening OF China and that whatever faint OF
anti-foreign feeling with which it Is imbued viii
rapidly disappear soon ns II Is understood that
the nation against whom hostility is exhibited is
| really a friend In disguise
China's relations with America will always re-
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-22
TELLS CALIFORNIA CLUB
ABOUT THE BOND ISSUE

Supervisor A. H. Giannini talked to
the members of the California club yes
terday on the proposed Issue of s1S,-
100000 bonds for the city, which will
be voted on at the May primaries. He
detailed some of the plans for schools,
hospital. fire protection and sewerage,
with rough estimate of the proper
tionate cost of each. The heavy weather
outside, the dripping rain and the con-
sideration of such subjects as garbage,
sewers, plumbing, fire protection and
hospitals. naturally had rather
gloomy effect upon the club, but they
thanked the supervisor for his talk and
pledged him their help in the matter
of the bond issue. Some of those
present Yesterday Were:
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-22
SALOON FORCES WIN
IN ILLINOIS ELECTIONS
Few Towns Vote to Put the
Liquor Dispensaries Out
of Business

CHICAGO. April 21.-The saloon
forces were generally successful in
the forty or more towns and villages
of Illinois which voted on the local
option question today. Definite figures
are lacking In many cases. but it seems
certain that not more than one hun
dred saloons were voted out or bust
ness. The larger communities almost
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-22
Now All Rail to Yosemite

Take Southern Paclhc's 500 a. m
train from ferry depot and you are at
FL Portal. the gateway TO the valley. In
time for evening dinner. Next morning
= delightful stage ride OF three hours
and a half puts you in the heart Of the
great Yosemite. Waterfalls now at
their height; delightful weather; ex-
ceIIenf hotel and camping accourno-
6ations. Round trip $3.50. Ticket
offcess ss4 Market street, IA Powell
street Market street ferry depot. and
Thirteenth and Franklin streets, Oak
land
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-22
wANT LOWER TAX RATE

President S. G. Buckbee Of the San Fran
cisco real estate board has appointed a com
nile dafa TO be placed before the state board
of equalization in support of the claim that
the rate of taxation in San Francisco Is 100
high. ,,.
The seven appointed are: ~ J.. Harrigan'
Western addition west of Fillmore street; D. r
Samuel Center, Potrero; L. L. Kerner, Mission:
Samuel Pond. Richmond: A. Aronson, oO vara
lots district north OF Market a. a. Moore Sr.'
100 vara lots district south OF Market street
Each of the above will be assisted Dy three
more, making total OF % appontees,
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-22

main friendly. 1t is natural that they should be
so when you consider that your policy is justice
and fair pIhy, and side honesty and
straightforwa rlness. You may be sure acts Of
kindness and fairness such the return o.
waiver of $4,000. 900 10 China will certainly
create favorable impression in China and
strengthen the bond OF friendship between the
WI countries
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-22
nANoUET FOR CORTELYoU

SYRACUSE. " Y, April 21.-Secretary Of
the Treasury George B. CorteIyou the guest
OF honor and the principal speaker at the ban
uuet of the Syracuse chamber OF commerce
this evening his subject being. Government
and Business" Nearly 800 businessmen gave
Cortelyou an enthusiastic reception.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-22
THREE CoRNERED COLLISION

Two streetcars and wagon became entangled
In strange collision at Third and Mission
streets yesterday afternoon. which resulted in
severe injuries for Angelo Bardini, the driver.
All three vehicles raced for the crossing at
the same time. The wagon was caught be-
tween the cars. one coming down Third street.
to splinters. Both cars were damaged,
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-22

MAIL CLERK FINED-Ralph R. Smith. the
Santa Rosa railway mail clerk. who found
guilty of stealing box of candy from the nails
ordered TO pay fine OF 800 By Judge de
Haven yesterday In the United States district
court. In addition the courts fine Smith
has been dismissed from the service.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-22
FLorrLLA TO VISIT CAPITAL

WASHINGTON, April 21.-After the grand re-
view IN San Francisco bay early In May the
fourth torpedo hotiiia. made up of I'VE torpedo
boats viii be sent 10 Sacramento for a weeks
stay. This action Is taken in response to the re-
quest OF the mayor Of the city.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-22
OUTDOOR ART LEAGUE
GUARDING GREAT TREES


A pleasant surprise is being planned
for the California delegates to the
national house of representatives by
the members of the Outdoor Art league
Each member present at the regular
meeting Monday pledged herself to
write a separate letter to every one
of the eight delegates, asking him to
use his influence with Speaker Cannon
to permit the Calaveras tree bill to be
heard. Twenty members promised, and
90 times eight letters is quite a bagfull,
so that the league feels confident that
the great trees will soon be protected
by special bill.
The other business yesterday was
the naming of street for Admiral
Dupont, the ladies feeling that a frac-
ton of street (and a rather unsavory
fraction) is only poor compliment
to the late warrior.
The ocean road, now known as the
beach road, has never been formally
named, and the league will request the
street committee to rename 1t Avenue
Dupont or Dupont boulevard. Among
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
COUNCIL SPRINGS A NEW QUESTION;
SAYS THE COUNTY CONFLICTS SHOULD
WORK THE STREETS OF DAWSON

council brand question: and one that may
develop before is finally settled
II a right changang should help
the Dawson
appeared before the county commission
requested that body appoint
council composed
Holngsworth the proposition
the commissioners said that the con-
and the other municipalities the county being
their
chain
the public school
the
the labor the
the public roads they not hired
out and their labor
impressed by the action
of all passed
appoint
mi to confer councils committee
and other of the
the making marketing and
sell their
products their goods.
determine how much
the Saser Brentwood Parrot and
decided the claim
o council has merit t.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
CAR ROBBERS ARE CAUGHT
A Gang at Cuthbert Were Systematic
calIy RObbing Central
Freight Cars.

The Leader says that a few days
ago some merchandise supposed to
have been distracted from freight
car was found not far from the rail-
road track in that section of Cuth-
bert known as Andrewville. From
time to time freight has been short,
and it was suspected that a sys-
tematic robbery of trains was being
carried on.
Chief of Police Cox determined to
apprehend the guilty parties, and his
Investigations led to the arrest of
Mat Armour and Emanuel Hays, two
negro employees of the Central road,
and a search of their premises re-
vealed a quantity of shoes, tobacco
and snuff
They were given a preliminary
hearing, and in default of 800
bonds were placed in Jail to await
the action of the next superior court.
The negroes say that others were
concerned with them in pillaging
cars.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11

Washington, March 9.-Who will
be the campaign chairman for the
republicans and who for the demo-
Gratis are questions already engag-
ing the attention of close friends of
favorites in the race for the prizes
at Chicago and Denver respectively.
Frank H. Hitchcock, late first as
sistant postmaster general, the posi-
ton from which he resigned in order
to more actively and exclusively con-
duct the Taft canvass for delegates,
is regarded as standing first in line
for promotion to the national com
mittee craftsmanship, although Sena-
tor Murray Crane of Massachusetts
is also discussed. Hitchcock's selec-
ton of course depends upon the nom
ination of the secretary of war. The
anti-Taft forces would urge the Sc
lection of Senator Crane, If the ad-
man does not win.
There is much talk among demo-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
COST CENTRAL THOUSANDS
Nine Hour Law Is Expensive to Rail-
roads. Has Caused Many Small
Offices to Be Closed.

The new nine-hour-a-day law for
railroad telegraph operators became
operative Wednesday, but it did not
affect in any way the Seaboard or
Central employees in Dawson, as the
schedules of these roads are such
that the operators need not be on
duty longer than nine hours in sue
cession.
Many of the smaller stations on
both of these roads have, however,
been closed, and passengers getting
on trains at such places will pay
fare to conductors, who will also
check baggage.
The new law will require the SER
vices of many new men, and the
Central estimates that compliance
Herewith will cost it 100000 an
nually.
Notices are being posted in the
various stations warning the tele-
graph operators against working
overtime. Should they persist in
doing so it will be at the risk OF
the employees.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
SCHUBERT SYMPHONY CLUB.
VIII Appear on 18th Under Auspices
of the WOodmen.

viii Appear on 18th Under Auspices
of the WOodmen.
IT is a rare treat that is in store
for the people of Dawson and COM
munity in the Schubert concert com
pany that will give a performance
here next Wednesday evening in the
opera house under the auspices of the
Woodmen of the World. This en-
tertainment comes as one of the lead
ing attractions on the road now, and
is made up of symphony company
and lady quartette. The entertain
ment consists of great variety Of
attractions-music, lady quartettes,
mandolin and guitar club, violin and
vocal solos and amusing readings.
This is one of the most celebrated
companies that will appear in this
section this season, and it will be
an event of pleasure from start to
finish.
The Woodmen are fortunate in
getting this attraction, and no doubt
a large crowd viii attend the per-
Torrance.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
DRUMMER WAS PUT IN JAIL.

For Alleged Familiarity With Young
Lady. The Case Was Dropped.
The Americas Times-Recorder of
Friday contained this interesting
news item:
"a young travelling man repre-
senting a northern supply house was
arrested by the Americas police yes
terday upon complaint made by a
young lady here who asserted that he
had attempted to caress her while the
two were alone at the moment in
the place of business where she is
employed. The young man was car
ried to the barracks and locked up
for several hours, in the meantime
protesting most vehemently any in
tention whatever of attempted IA
miliarity. He declared that he had
not touched the lady unless, in reach
ing for an article on a shelf above
them, his elbow may have struck
her. and for this he had offered ev-
cry possible apology. His appear
ance, coupled with his intense sim
cerity in making a statement of the
affair, impressed favOrably those who
heard the story. The young lady.
while adhering tearfuIly to her state
ment of the affair, was perfectly Will
ing to drop the case rather than give
it further publicity, and the young
man was accordingly released on
payment of a fine of $40 on the
charge of disorderly conduct.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
OFFERS EXPERT TO COUNTY
CONG. GRIGGS WILL SEND ONE
TO TERRELL If DESIRED.
Demonstrations as to Best Methods
of Cheapness and Permanence
in Road Building.

Chairman J. M Bell, of the board
of county commissioners, has re-
ceived a letter from Congressman
Griggs stating that if it is desired
the government Bureau of Public
Roads will send an expert to Terrell
county to give demonstrations in
road building. Judge Griggs' letter
is as follows:
Washington, Feb. 29.-Dear Sir:
The Bureau of Public Roads is will
ing to send to your county a man
who understands the building of
roads, and who will direct the build
ing of roads in your county and
demonstrate the best methods, both
as to cheapness and permanence of
road building. If you will fill out
the enclosed application and sign
same and send it to me | will see that
an expert is sent With kind regards
and best wishes, remain sincerely
yours, j. M. GRlGGS.
Judge Griggs' letter will be put
before the board of commissioners at
their next meeting, and it is almost
certain that a road expert will be Sc
cured. 1t will not cost the county
anything, as the experts are in the
employ of the national government.
Terrell county is now spending
about $4,000 a year in working her
highways, not counting the labor of
the convicts. The average number
in the changing is about 35.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
BY FORMAL RESOLUTIONS
ROTATION SYSTEM is ENDORSED
BY DISTRICT COMMITTEE.
Terrell County Requested to Express
Her Choice of Candidates for
the State Senate.


The Democratic Executive Commit
tee of the Eleventh senatorial dis
trict has not only approved the plan
which has heretofore prevailed of
allowing the county whose time
it is to furnish the senator to name
it's choice of candidates, but by reso-
luton has strongly endorsed the GUS
tom. Following are the official pro-
ceedings of the committee:
Pursuant to a call the sena-
torial executive committee of the
Eleventh senatorial district, compris-
ing the counties of Randolph, Clay
and Terrell, met today in Cuthbert,
Ca, R. D. Gay of Randolph and E.
w. Killingsworth of Clay forming a
quorum.
after considering only the rotary
plan of choosing a candidate for the
senate for the three counties it was
Resolved, That it is best to con-
tinue the old custom of allowing the
county whose time it is to furnish
the senator to name it's choice in a
primary, and the other two counties
to confirm the nomination later.
Resolved further, That Terrell
county nominate her choice on or be-
fore May 18th, and Clay and Ran
dolph will confirm her choice on
June 4th.
There being no further business
the committee adjourned.
"R. D. GAY, Chairman"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
WHO WILL BE MANAGERS or
THE NATIONAL RACE THIS IEARS

Gratis of former Senator Pettigrew
of South Dakota, who has achieved
distinction in the west by his break
ing down old republican party lines.
Pettigrew was elected to the senate
as a republican, but gradually
worked over into the populist ranks.
He has been seven years out of the
senate, but he has been very mucil
in rpublican-smashing politics in
South Dakota and elsewhere in the
west. Pettigrew, it is said, wants
the post, and intimates that he can
raise campaign money equal to the
best of them. Tom L. Johnson, of
Cleveland mayoralty fame, is debated
as a proper man for the chairman
ship, on account of his intimacy with
Mr. Bryan, not to say his possession
of large convertible means. Mr.. Bry-
ans press agent" in Washington is
likely to be secretary. He has been
connected with the literary bureaus
in former Bryan campaigns.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
RIFT MET IN SPECIAL SESSION
,-,vT nay AND REDUCED 1T
TO FORMER FIGURES.
soLONs WOULD STOP SALE
-. Waking 1t Unlawful to Even Keep
Cigarettes or Cigarette Tobac-
20 and Paper Accessible
TO the Public.

10 Tie Il uOlANs
The city council have turned tnelf
.4tontion to the merchants who sup
nIips the small boy with cigarettes
o. cigarette materials.
At the regular meeting of that
bodv Tuesday night the following
,n,ondment to the license tax ordl-
nonce increasing the tax on cigar
otto dealers from $25 to 500, was
adopted:
"unon every dealer who may sell
or give away cigarettes or cigarette
naner, or who furnishes his custom
orc with cigarettes or cigarette pa
nArs in connection with any other
purchase or transaction, 500 per an
nun for each place of business,
whether principal stock in trade or
sold or given away or furnished di-
rac+lv or indirectly with any other
article or kept in any place of bus
mess or elsewhere accessible to GUS
toners.
The council met on Thursday,
however. and rescind this action
by reducing the license to $25, the
same as is charged by the state.
The tax on cigarette dealers has
heretofore been practically a dead
letter. Last year there was only one
dealer in the entire county who paid
it, but there was no scarcity of the
coffin tacks." Young America could
and did get all he wanted of them,
and was always much in evidence
with the offensive little tobacco
sticks This year, The News has
been informed, two dealers have paid
the state tax of $25 on cigarettes.
One of these is a firm in Dawson and
the other a Parrott merchant.
A favorite method dealers who do
not pay the tax have of supplying the
boys with smoking material is said
to be to sell them some little article,
and then drop the cigarettes or to-
bacco and paper on the floor where
they can be picked up,
From the action of the council,
however, it seems that they are de-
termined to break up this scheme of
evading the law in Dawson, as they
not only impose tax on the sale
of cigarettes and cigarette materials,
but make the merchant who even
keeps cigarette tobacco and material
in his store subject to the tax.