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The San Francisco call., 1908-10-26
PROMOTER ACCUSED OF
MISUSING THE MAILS
Wallace II. Hopkins Is Arrested
in Seattle at Instance of
IuSDecfOrS

SEATTLE. Oct. 25.-Wallace II. Hop
kins, alias Z. L. Guenther, was arrest
ed yesterday by City Detectives Clarke
and McClurg at the instance of Post
Office Inspectors c B. Keene of Wash
ington, y. c.. c. J. Backus of Tacoma
and q. l. Wayland of Seattle on the
charge Of using the mails in a scheme
10 defraud
According to Inspector Keene Hop
lIins engaged in business under the
name of the Hopkins company at ISl
La Sale street. Chicago. and. claiming
IO- be fiscal agent for the Consolidated
zinc company. announced that be rep
resented q merger Of mines in Wis
eOnsin and Missouri
The prospectus and other printed
matter which he is charged with send
ing through the mails. inviting the
purchase Of stock, gave the capital
stock of the company at $4,000. 600
Tor 81 he would send two shares OF
stock. one each Of common and pre-
1erred, on which he guaranteed to pay
have denounced him. a minimum of / 9
CHICAGO. Oct. 25.-Hopkins. the au-
thOrities here assert. left Chicago last
May owing S200.eO0. His presence in
Seattle is said to have been known for
some time The indictment of Hopkins
followed his action in filing a bill OF
divorce and counter charge by his wife
that led TO an investigation of his af-
fairs. Tt is said that he had $4,000
when he left here. but is now penniless
Hopkins attorney declared tonight
he had advised his client TO return and
stand trial.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-26
READY FOR WAR
Servians at Portland Pledge
Men and Money

PORTLAND. Ore. Oct. 25.-At a mass
meeting of Servians today a message
was drafted and later cabled to King
Peter urging war to resist the annexa-
ton of the provinces of Bosnia and
Herzegovina by Austria Hungary and
promising both money and men in case
of war There were between 300 and
400 Servians at the meeting and many
are said to have come from various
parts of the state. so deeply interested
are they in the affairs of their father
land Patriotic addresses were deliv-
cred and enthusiasm exhibited itself in
vociferous applause and flurrahs
The meeting was attended by both
men and women, and the women were
as patriotic as the men and joined in
the general acclamation for war on the
part Of King Peter.
The message also declared that there
were at least 1900 Servians in the
United States who would respond to the
first call to arms.
Committees were appointed to can
vass the various Servian citizens of this
and adjoining cities to ascertain how
many men could be enlisted in case war
was declared.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-26
MRS. ELK|NS ADMITS
ABRUzzI BETROTHAL
Mother of Bride to Be Urges
Patience for Announcement
of Wedding Day
Senator's Family Prepares to
Leave for Washington, the
Place of Ceremony
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

ELKINS, w. Va. Oct. 25.-In the
event of an early fall marriage for Miss
Katherine Elkins to the duke of Abruz-
ri, it will be celebrated in Washington.
and not here, as has been reported.
Servants OF the Elkins household will
leave here tomorrow to open the Wash
ington home. The family will close
their country home here the latter part
of next week and return to Washington.
Mrs Elkins practically confirmed the
engagement of her daughter to the duke
today. When asked when the wedding
would take place Mrs. EllSins, her face
radiant with social triumph, replied:
Really, you must have patience and
wait a little longer for that informa-
ton, for we do not know ourselves. We
are simply awaiting developments
Rumors of parental objection in the
foreign alliance for their daughter be-
cause Of her adopting the Catholic re-
ligion have been dissipated by Miss
Elkins practical withdrawal from the
Presbyterian church here. which she
had attended since child and which
her grandfather built. Tt is rumored
that Mrs Elkins will entertain Cardinal
Gibbons here next week. He is an old
friend of the family and, with many
friends of theirs among the Catholic
clergy, has been the guest of the family
here every season.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-26
Annoy READY FOR FLEET
Observation-Disclosures Made to
Welcome BattIeShipS

AMOY, oct. 25.-Order is being rap
idly established at the reception
grounds where the recent typhoon
wrought destruction. Bamboo struc-
lures have replaced the ruined Suild-
'is-s and the original plans for the
entertainment of the officers and men
OF the American fleet are likely to be
carried out in full.
All classes consider the visit of the
americans a highly important event.
The revolutiOnist plot which was
unearthed yesterday, causes great anx-
1ety, the government officials fearing
that its ramifcations may be far reach
ing The object of the revolutionists
was the assassination of high Chinese
officials during the reception.
The general feet decoration plans are
complete. ShiplOads Of potted plants
have been brought from Canton, these
Including a vast collection of dwarf
trees more than 300 years old. A feet
Of river boats win bring the living
bamboo, which viii be renewed daily
from the North river Lofty arches.
decorated with red white. yellow and
blue electric lights. have been erected
on the road and at the entrance to the
grounds. The fleet is due to arrive
here at 10 a. m. on Friday. when Ad-
-mirsl Sab Of the Chinese navy will
call on Admiral Emory.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-26
LAWYER GOES TO
|. PROSECUTE PIRATES
Acting Attorney General Of Fiji
Retained by Western Pacific
Island Government
Captain and Mate Murdered by
Grew on Schooner in the
South Seas

VICTORIA, z. c., Oct. 25.-on his
way to Callao, Peru, to gather evidence
regarding the piratin of the schooner
Nueve Tigre of Callao and the alleged
murder of the captain, and mate by j.
Mortelmans Belgian. and T. Skerret.
a boy who sailed the schooner into
the south seas and lost her on a reef
on Apampama lagoon, in the Gilbert
islands c.. G.. Alexander acting attor-
ney general for Fiji. retained by the
government of the western Pacific
island to prosecute the pirates. arrived
by the steamer Aorangi from Suva.
Alexander said:
"The schooner was Peruvian ship.
which left Callao in November of last
year on a coasting voyage. She had a
crew of four people, the captain and
mate both Italians, and J. Mortelmans,
a Belgian. and 7. Skerret. a boy
"Mortelmans and Skerret are now un-
der arrest at Suva, Fiji islands.
charged with the piracy of the schoon-
er and murder of the captain and mate.
When the scshooner was day or two
out from Callao Skerret and Mortelmans
attacked the two Italians with meat
chopper They clambered into the rig
ging Mortelmans brought gun from
his cabin and shouted to them that IL
they did not jump overheard he would
shoot them Both men begged for
mercy. but finally both jumped The
schooner was too far away from the
shore for them TO have a chance of
reaching land.
'NIortelmans and Skerret then start
ed for the western Pacific. The name
White Rose. was substituted. For
two or three months they drifted
across the Pacific. finally bringing up
in the Gilbert island groIln wf7ara fi1a
schooner went ashore on reef on
Apampama lagoon, where she now lies.
high and dry. Traders who talked
with Mortelmans and Skerret became
suspicious and the police were in
formed. Both men were arrested and
taken to Suva, where they await
trial"
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-26
MANY WANT AUTO
SAVED FROM FIRE
Writers Offer to Take Machine
Already Devoted to Elec-
ton Celebration
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

SANTA ROSA, Oct. 25.--J. Luppold of
the Senate in this city. who secured
permission of the city council to burn
an automobile in front of his place OF
business on election night as a means
of celebrating the election of Taft. or
Bryan if he should happen to be sue
cessful. is being deluged with letters
from all sections of the state asking
him to save the machine from the
flames and allow it to be put TO bet
ter use.
Rev. G. r. Bryant. pastor of the Wes-
ley chapel M. E. church and president
of the Colored Young Mems Christian
association, would like to have the
hoodoo" machine to use as. demon
strator for his automobile schpol. where
young negroes are taught to drive the
machines.
Harvey S. Hartman of 903 East Ninth
street, Los Angeles, cripple and a
strong believer in Roosevelt as the
man of destiny" who says that no
other man can defeat Bryan, wants the
machine and thinks its owner would
feel better if he knew it was making
life pleasant for sufferer.
H. Bryant of 2040 Haste street,
Berkeley, writes that the machine
might make some poor man with a
large family happy, provided he could
exchange a cord of wood for the fire
and take the auto.
L. Leary of III Montcalm avenue,
San Francisco, who lost his savings
through bank failures. would like to
have the auto and rent it out, giving
the owner half he made.
G. Parker of 6437 Benvenue avenue
Oakland offers 5000 for the machine If
it is anything of machine.
A letter signed Jim, the Penman,' =
said the writer stood ready to remove
the hoodoo provided he was called upon
through newspaper personal" but
his methods and personality must be
kept secret.
Luppold declares that none of these
appeals will affect his decision to burn
the hoodoo on election night
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-26
INDIANS WARNED
AGAINST HASKELL
Interior Departments Letter to
Usage Nation Calls Gov-
ernOr "Faisifier"

MUSKOGEE, Okla, Oct PA state
ment was received here today at the
office of the commissioner of the five
civilized tribes from the interior de-
partment at Washington, with instruc-
tions to publish the same, for the in
formation of the Usage nation, di-
rectly concerned, and the five civilized
tribes, incidentally interested, and to
take every necessary step to bring it
to the notice OF the individual Usage
Indians.
The statement is an answer to Gov
ernor Haskelrs recent charges, for the
information of the Indians of the Usage
nation, and says:
Governor Haskens recent open let
ter to the president charges that the
president acted unfairly to the Usage
indians in the matter of fixing the
royalty for the lease of their oil lands
to the Indian Territory Illuminating
oil company. Governor Haskell's s
statements are deliberate falsehoods;
nor does he suggest possible remedy.
AS his disregard of truth is willful
no reply will be made to him per-
sonally, but President Roosevelt and
Secretary Garfield are not willing that
the Usage Indians should not know the
truth about these matters, in order
that they may not be deceived by Gov
ernor HaskelPs false statements For
this reason they send to the Indians
the truth about each of the charges
he makes.
The statement takes up Haskelrs
charges in detail and analyses them
to show their deliberate untruth.''
The statement concludes:
Haskell attempts, by deliberate and
reiterated falsehood. to give the false
impression that he is championing
the interests of the Indians. The de-
partment knows of but one matter in
which he has shown a practical in
tpT9St Indian
when he procured plots of valuable
township lands from the Indians, the
methods in which procurement are de-
clared TO be fraudulent in suits filed
against him and now pending in courts
to recover for the Indians the land
which he has thus procured.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-26
CANADIANS WILL
PICK PARLIAMENT
General Election Throughout
Dominion Will Be Held
Today
Liberals Will Be Shorn OF
Strength if They Are
Again in Power

MONTREAL, Oct. 25.-A general cleo
tion will be held tomorrow throughout
the dominion OF Canada to choose new
parliament At present the liberal party,
led by Sir Wilfrid Laurier. holds control
of the Canadian government as 1t has
during the last II years, and nothing
has developed during the FIVE weeks
campaigning just closed to indicate to
the impartial observer that any change
is imminent Most authorities, how
ever, agree that the liberals will be
shorn of some of their strength should
they again be returned to power.
Sir Wilfrid made his appeal to the
electors to be enabled TO complete the
work begun under his administration,
most notably the building of the ma
tional transcontinental railway. He ap-
pealed for renewal OF confidence on
the ground that his government had
given to Canada IL years of unexampled
prosperity.
l.. Borden, the leader OF the opposition
forces, and his party have made their
fight almost wholly on a question of
electoral purity and administrative re-
form
Premier Laurier has ignored the scan
dals. declaring them too trivial to merit
his attention.
1t is estimated that not less than 100,-
900 settlers from the western states
have emigrated across the border into
the prairie provinces of the dominion
since the last general election was. held.
The manner in which these new electors
will distribute their votes may have
something to do with determining the
result.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-26

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct 25-No an
nouncement was made today by the for
eign office as to the progress of the ne
gotiatiOns at Berlin between NJ. Iswol-
sky, the Russian foreign minister, and
Prince Won Bulow. the German chancel-
lor The conference, so far as can be
learned, has scored no definite results
and will be continued on Monday
Advices from Berlin, however, have
in nowise lessened the confidence here
that the proposed international con-
gress will ultimately be accepted by
Germany. although the negotiations are
apt TO be continued for some time after
the return of Nj. Iswolsky The invita-
tion TO take part in the congress, there
fore, viii be corresponding delayed.
NJ lswolsky. interviewed by the No
voc Nremya's Berlin correspondent, today
declared that Austrias action was a
blow at vital Slav interests and that
the Indignation of the Russian press
and public could easily be understood
but that he asked the public to suspend
Judgment with regard TO his activity in
this connection until bis return to Rus
sia, when he hoped. with the emperors
permission, TO make statement before
the duma.
1t is reported that the octoberists in
the duma have decided to support the
koff in an interview said that Russia
should refuse to recognize the annexa-
uon of Bosnia and Herzegovina which
was mere prelude TO further aggres-
sions on the part OF Austria Hungary
He also was opposed to the opening of
the Dardanelles. urging that Russia's
interests could be better served with the
straits in the hands of friendly Turkey.
The news Of the proposed visit of the
Servian crown prince was the most in
teresting development today. The com
ing TO st. Petersburg of the young
Servian, who has been uttering warlike
sentiments. is regarded in certain diplo-
matte circles as a direct menace to
peace, since it is believed the favors
shown TO him here would encourage
the war party in Servia- But it is be-
lieved in other quarters that the prince
has been given permission to accept
the envoy to St Petersburg in order to
give the Servian government a better
chance OF tanning the mob spirit preva-
lent in Belgrade
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-26
REVENUE CUTTER NABS
JAP PIRATES IN NORTH
McCuiloch Returns to States
After Completing Success
full Sealing Season

PORT TOWNSEND. Wash. Oct 25.-
Completing one of the most successful
seasons ever made by the United States
revenue service guarding the Pribylof
islands against pelagic sealers, the
United States steamship McCulloch
reached port this morning, bringing
from Unalaska Senior Captain f. NJ
Munger, who directed the operating of
the patrol where shore headquarters
We're maintained.
The principal trouble in the north
this season was with Japanese seal
pirates, but the situation was well han
died, as attested by the capture of sevs
eralA schooners and the arrest of their
crews. the latter being now in custody
at Valdez awaiting trial The McCul-
loch viii make brief stay on Puget
sound before proceedings to San Fran
cisco, where it is to make winter
headquarters. Arriving there. Captain
Munger will go ashore to serve as COM
manding officer of the revenue cutter
fleet, a similar position to that held
by him on Puget sound prior to being
sent north last spring.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-26
TROOPS NET WOMEN
WITH MIGHT RIDERS
Forty-four Prisoners Are Taken
as Result of Murder of
Captain @. Rankin
Circuit Court Will Formally In
yestigate Killing, Guarded
by BayOnets

CAMP MEMO. Reelfoot Lake, Tenn,
Oct. 25-Forty- -four more prisoners,
including two women, were brought in
today as the result of the murder at
Walnut Log last week of Captain
Quentin Rankin by masked night rid
ers. In addition seven others. includ-
ing one woman, were arrested by the
troops, but paroled.
Among those arrested were William
Pratt, hotel keeper at Samberg; j. d.
f. Carpenter, Union City attorney, who.
Colonel Taylor charged, wrote letters to
Taylor and Rankin which were instru-
mental in carrying them on the fatal
trip to Walnut Log; William Brewer,
so year old father, his wife and SON.
No charges against any of the ar
rested ones have been made public.
Aside from the arrests the day passed
quietly with the troops in the disturbed
region.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-26
ATLANTIC FLEET
BIDS JAPAN ADIEU
Tokyo Returning to Normal
Conditions After Week of
Elaborate Entertaining
Presidents Message to Emperor
Expressing Appreciation
Presented by KOmura

TOKYO, Oct. 25.-After a weeks sus-
pension OF almost every kind of busi-
ness because Of the presence of the
american feet in japanese waters that
nttlng welcome might be given 10 the
American sailors and officers. Tokyo is
resuming its normal conditions. Al
ready many Of the decorations have
neeh taken down, although every one
IS yet discussing the remarkable fea-
lures Of the last few days
The presidents message TO the en-
peror was presented to him through
Count komura. the naval minister. and
me emperor VIII probably make a reply
tomorrow but there is no reason to ex-
pect that the emperor's message will
contain other than graceful acInowI-
SpSment and an expression Of gratifica-
lion at the Presidents warm words of
appreciation.
The departure Of the feet this morn
ing was one Of the prettiest features of
tne week. The flagship Connecticut
slipped her cable exactly at o'clock.
SIZE steamed past the Louisiana and
Saiuted and was followed by the others
or the first squadron When the eight
ships had passed, the Louisiana led the
second line. and the entire feet then
formed in single column.
As each of the American battleships
PISSED the head of the japanese column
the crews OF the ships Of both nations
eheered enthusiastically and the band
on each OF the American ships played
the japanese national hymn When
the last of the Is battIeships was salut-
ing the Connecticut was invisible on the
horizon
Tie japanese naval men are loud in
their praise of the behavior OF the
American sailors The last hours Of
tho blueJackets' stay ashore. however.
was rather disastrous TO the record Of
inconsistencies Since midnight Satur-
day 26 men have been reported missing.
but the majority OF these were picked
Up today and will be placed on board
the Hankton. which viii sail on Tues
day No actual case of desertion has
occurred, for il is believed that in every
instance those who failed TO report
when their ships sailed were simply
suffering from excess of hospitality
All the members of the United States
commission to the Tokyo exposition
VIII be decorated by the emperor. Fran
els B. LoOmis. Frederick k Skin and
Francis b Millet receiving one of the
highest class orders and John C
O'Loughlin and w. A. Newcomb receiv-
ing a lower class
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-26
CHURCH CEREMONY
IS HELD IN CAMP
Soldiers Attend Mass by Father
Power at Atascadero Head
quarters

CAMP ATASCADERO, Oct 25.-A
large and appreciative congregation
turned out at military mass held at
the headquarters camp here this morn
ing by Father w. Power, under the
direction of Archbishop Conaty. Mill
tary music was furnished by the Twen-
tieth infantry band and the scene, en-
bracing rugged men, youthful to gray
haired, in a setting of live oaks and
tentage, was one long to be remembered
by those who were present. Stripped
of all pomp and ceremony, in purely
natural environment, the beautiful
Catholic ceremony gained rather than
lost by the unique change.
The leading topic of conversation
continues to be the elevation of Colonel
F. A. Smith to the dignity of star.
Congratulations continue to pour in on
him. As. a result of his promotion
Lieutenant Colonel Henry E. Robinson
OF the adjutant generals department.
who came from the Twenty second in
fantry, will get the silver eagle of the
Eighth, taking the station and com
mand of Fort Mcdowell in San Fran
cisco harbor.
Colonel Robinson graduated from the
military academy in 1871 and Joined
the Fourth infantry as a second lieu
tenant. He was promoted to the grade
of first lieutenant in that regiment in
1879 and received his captaincy in
1888 In 1891 he became major and
transferred back to the Fourth infan-
try. April, 1904, saw him lieutenant
colonel of the Twenty second infantry,
and he was detailed to the adjutant
generals department in 1905.
Preparations are being made for the
big field meet to be held Wednesday.
The events will include the 100 yard
dash, 120 yard hurdles, mile relay,
drivers contest artillery section con-
test with machine guns, shoe race, sec
tion race, signal corps, rescue race
mounted and baseball The officials
of the meet will be:
In charge of the sports, Major W. N. Wright
eighth infantry; referee, Captain NJ. B. Stew
art Eighth infantry: judges-Captain j. l..
Dewitt (Twentieth infantry First Lieutenant
Paul w. Beck (Signaf corps). and First Lieu
tenant Edwin e. Pritchett First field artil-
Iery); time keepers-Second Lieutenant Alexander
L. James Jr. tFifth cavalry, Second Lieutenant
II. A. Jones Eighth Infantry and Second Lieu
tenant p II. sheridan (Fifth cavalry) starter,
Second Lieutenant r. Fl. Bane (Fourteenth cav
alry) clerk of the course, First Lieutenant I.
W. Carrithers (Twentieth infantry.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-26
ARCHBOLD'S AID UNASKED
Judges Say They Were Unaware
of Trust Magnate's Help

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 25.-Judge j.
J. Henderson of Meadville and Judge T.
A. Morrison of Smithport of the supe-
rior court of Pennsylvania today denied
any knowledge of the letters purporting
to have been written by John A Arch
bold of the Standard oil company to
Governor Stone bearing upon their ap-
pointments. Judge Henderson said:
Il never spoke to John D., Archbold
in my life. | never had any business
relations with him, and | know of no
reason why he should request my ap-
pointment to the superior court bench
The first intimation | had of any such
letter as that read by Hearst was when
I saw it in a newspaper. | did not know
Archbold had communicated with Gov
ernor Stone on the subject, nor do L
know of any influence having been
brought to bear upon Archbold to cause
him to make the communication
Judge Morrison said: I, do not think
/ have seen Archbold or had any com
munication with him in 40 years, and /
did not know that he had written any
such letter to Governor Stone I knew
him in the early days of the oil busi-
ness in Crawford and Venango coun-
ties, but do not know what influenced
him to write such letter as that read
by Hearst -
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-26
STRIKES HIS WIFE
AND is SHOT DEAD
Brutal Arizona Laborer Is Slain
by a Friend of the
Family

PHOENIX, Ariz. Oct 25.-Ossian NJ.
Button. a -laborer of Phoenix, was shot
and killed by Jesse Pierce, merchant
of Mesa City, here tonight. The
tragedy occurred at the home Of Butt
toms wife, from whom he had been
separated.
A short time ago Button went to the
house during his wife's absence and
took away and sold most of the furni-
ture. When he went to the house this
evening he had been drinking and i'm
mediately began to abuse his wife,
finally slappfng her in the face.
Pierce, friend of the family, inter
fered, and when Button started to as
sault him Pierce pulled a revolver and
fred two shots, each taking effect. But
ton died in few minutes. Pierce was
locked up.