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The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
GRAND JURY HOLDS
big STICK" READY
District Attorney w. II. Dona.
hue Intends to Invoke the
Moral Law
Experts Have Reported on Prob
ing of County Business
Methods and Records

OAKLAND, Oct. S.--Another move in
the lightninglike change which has
crystallized during the last week In
county government affairs is scheduled
for tomorrow morning. District Attor-
ney w. II. Donahue will invoke the
moral law and for the first time in
years leaders in the dying regime will
have presented for their consideration
in concrete form the adage that hon
esty is the best policy.
The appeal will be made to their
better natures, but back of it super
visors and ringsters know well that
Donahue and the grand jury have a
big stick. The big stick is the infor-
nation which experts have placed in
the hands of the grand jury after a
complete probing of county business
methods and records. That the appeal
will fall on unheeding ears is not con-
torney
Donahue forced the appointment of
an agent to attend to all marketing for
county supplies. resolution making
the appointment was passed on Mon
day. The work of making the appoint
ment good remains, due to the pc
euliarities of California law
The county government act provides
that after the supervisors fix rates and
Cdll lOF DlQS the elSCleQ OIuCldl5
may make their own purchases, sub
Ject. of course, to the figures set by
the board.
The state law is not changed. but
with stern public opinion aroused and
with an unfiinching district attorney
active, it is fully expected that The
new method will be effective.
A special meeting of the board of
supervisors will be held Friday morn
ing at the request of the district attor-
ney. He will unfold his plan of pro-
cedure and set forth his reasons. Later
the elected county officials will be en-
lightened and bound together to up
hold the new order of things which
has been forced upon them. Donahue
has in his possession the adhesive
which Will hold the band together. The
supervisors have also authorized un-
der the same conditions the suggestion
of a new scheme of county book keep
ing. 1t is not known when this will be
ready for submission.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
FARMERS INSTITUTE
is HELD AT DAVIS
President Wheeler and Others
Discuss Affairs of the
State Farm

SACRAMENTO, Oct S.-The second
annual state farmers institute held
on the university farm at Davis be-
gan today with addresses by several
prominent men, among whom were
President Benjamin Ide Wheeler of the
University of Califo-.lia; Superior
Judge Peter j. Shields of Sacramento
and Director c. G. Curtiss of the Iowa
agricultural college.
IS, The institute adopted a resolution
favoring womanS suffrage at the re-
quest of Mary Mel. Keath of the Pa
cific Coast Suffrage league.
The address of President Wheeler
was mainly on the facilities the work
and the needs of the agricultural de-
partment of the state university. He
emphasized the need of a forestry de-
partment.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
PHONOGRAPH SAVES
INDIAN LANGUAGES
More Than 1900 Records Are
Stored in the Department
of AnthrOpOlOgy
Some of the Tribes Represented
in Collection Are Already
Extinct

BERKELEY. Oct S.-MOre than 1900
photographic records containing the
languages OF more than 20 Indian
tribes have been stored at the unlver-
sity department of anthropology for
use In the research work of that de-
partment. The work of the Depart
ment in recording by the phonOgraph
the language of the Indians OF this and
other states has been going on for
several years under the supervision OF
Prof. A. L. Kroeber, acting head or the
department
Thomas Waterman OF the class OF
1907. who has been conducting some
of the Investigations in phOnetics.
Shipped the records to the university
and he will further carry on the work
which when completed will make the
department of anthropology and ethnol-
ogy a storehouse of Indian languages.
many of which have been saved. al1
though the tribes are now extinct.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
STANFORD BOTAN|ST
COMPLIES TREATISE
DR.. D. H. Campbell Writes Book
on Subject of ''plants and
Their Evolution
Women Students Entertain Fac
ulty of English Depart
ment at Dinner

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Oct. s.
DR.. d. H. Campbell. head of the local
botany department and considered one
of the best known authorities of plant
life on this coast, has completed the
compilation OF an elaborate treatise
for the Carnegie foundation fund The
new book, which is about to go to the
publishers, is entitled Plants and
Their Evolution
In connection with this book he has
made extended researches. During the
last summer he made a study of ferns
with the object of writing book upon
this subject. He examined the ferns
of the West Indies and has discovered
several new species before unclassified.
DR.. Campbell is recognized as world
renowned fern specialist.
Faculty members of the English de-
partment of Stanford university met
members of their classes tonight at a
banquet given by the women students
residing in Roble hall The affair was
attended by all of the girls living in
the big dormitory and comprising the
Roble club and a number of professors.
This is the first of a series of dinners
which the women intend to give the
professors of the various departments
may meet with better understanding in
the classroems. 1t was the custom in
former years to give a single dinner to
all the members of the faculty, but
this did not admit of personal ac-
quaintance.
The Columbia Park boys of San
Francisco have been invited to make a
trip down to Stanford university as the
guests of the men of Encina hall, the
big mems dormitory. The little actors
and musicians will be given rooms IN
the dormitory and will have an oppor-
tunity to see real college life.
The boys will arrive here Friday, ,Oc-
tober 16, and Will appear that evening
in Assembly hall. giving their Gus
tomary vaudeville performance. This
is the night before the freshmen inter
collegiate game and the boys will go in
a body to see the match of the fresh
men the next day.
The small club boys were down here
a year ago and enjoyed a round of
pleasures, including baseball game, pic
mic and entertainment. They were the
guests of the Stanford social service
club at this time and DR.. Gardner, the
university chaplain, president of this
organization. is instrumental in OBJ
tanning second visit from the San
Francisco youngsters.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
ODD FELLOWS PARADE
COVERS SEVEN BLOCKS
Grand Lodge Will Hold Final
Session of Encampment
at Hanford Today

HANFORD, Oct. S.-This was parade
day for the grand encampment of Odd
Fellows The greatest pageant in a
similar function was witnessed by thou
sands of persons. Every division con-
sisted of Odd Fellows with the excep-
tion of that which contained the Han
ford fire department. The parade COW
cred seven long blocks.
Prizes will be awarded tomorrow to
the canton making the best showing to-
day and which did not win a prize in
the competitive drills Wednesday. The
award of prizes will be Announced to-
morrow in the Imperial rink. where the
chivalry degree will be conferred. The
grand lodge will hold it's final session
tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
FREE FOR ALL PARTIES

Representatives OF all the political
parties taking part in the present CAM
paign will have an opportunity to ex-
pound their platforms before the
brotherhood of the Presbyterian church
of F'ruitvale at a meeting which will
take place tonight in Upper Fruitvale
hall. in Hopkins street. Edward Me-
Kinlay, president of the brotherhood,
will preside Fifteen minutes will be
allotted to each speaker assigned to the
meeting. by the county committees of
the different parties, and when the
main addresses are over, three addi-
tional minutes will be given the speak
ers for argument.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
PASSES A BAD CHECK
AND LANDS IN JAIL
Charles Wilbur Hired Autos and
Made Friends While Funds
aSfed

SAN RAFAEL, Oct. S.-Edsar Dale, a
stableman at Ross. swore to a COM
plaint today charging Charles Wilbur
with passing a fictitious check on him
during the month Of September.
According to the complaint. Wilbur
presented a check purporting to be
written by William Wade in favor of
d. J. Nash, whose Endorsement was on
the back. Wilbur confessed a few days
ago to the fact that the check was f1c-
titious.
Wilbur arrived at San Rafael from
Los Angeles early in the spring. He
had plenty of money and spent it
freely, treating his friends to automo-
bile rides. The young man was for a
Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
KILLED AT THE GAME
One Man Dies and Many Are
Hurt at Big Baseball Event

NEW YORK. Oct. s-One man was
killed, another seriously injured and
many were hurt during the scramble to
secure points OF vantage from which to
view the game and in the rush into the
field when the last New York batter
was put out.
H. Mcbride. city fireman. lost his
life by falling from an elevated rail-
road pillar outside the grounds. A list
of the persons injured can not be COM
piled. as the injuries consist mainly OF
sprains and bruises sustained in the
crowding to get seats and the small
riots that occurred at the conclusion OF
the game
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
CAR sHoRrAGE CAUSES Loss

SAN JOSE. Oct. Sword comes from
reliable source at Watsonville that
q shortage of freight cars for shipping
the apple pack is confronting the
packers and that they stand to lose
ton is Immediately remedied. One hun
dred and fifty carloads of dead ripe
fruit are awaiting transportation at
present from the packing houses and
over hundred employees have been laid
off nending a righting of conditions.
Frenzied appeals to the freight depart
ment of the Southern Pacific have
brought but slight relief, it is stated
by the packers.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
COLE FINALS TODAY

ST. LOUIS, Oct. S.-Miss Grace Sem
pie of St. Louis and Mrs. W. r Ander-
son of Hinsdale will compete for the
Womens Western golf association
championship tomorrow. In the semi
finals today. Miss Semple defeated Mrs
Z. H. Sprague OF Omaha, four up. and
Mrs. Anderson won from Miss Ainslie
of westward-ho, two up and one to
play.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
Better Than D0ct0rsa
so SAYS MRS. GERTRUDE ASHENHERST

A prominent society wo-
man, of 1918 Winnie ST.,
Galveston, Texas, who
extols Duffy's Pure Malt
Whiskey for curing her
of dyspepsia and stomach
trouble after doctors lad
failed to give her relief.
Mrs. Ashenherst recently wrote:
at is with pleasure write to
inform you of the good Dufy's
Pure Malt Whiskey has done me.
l was practically run down with
dyspepsia and stomach trouble. l
received no benefit from the doc
tors, so / decided to give them up
and take Duffy's Pure Malt Whis-
key. It has done me more good
than all the doctors and other
medicines"
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
COURSING MEET STARTS
Has Hounds From
ALI Parts of the Country

BUTTE. Mont. Oct. S.-The National
coursing association today began a 20
day meeting IN this city with hounds
present from all parts of the United
States. California and Washington be-
ing we'll represented A feature OF the
opening day was the defeat Of TOpliffe
by Ring Lady winner of the famous
Waterloo cup in Salt Lake city last
year.
Drawings for the Inaugural stake be-
gan this afternoon. The feature OF the
meeting will be the Mississippi Valley
futurfty, with 81 900 added stake
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
BAPTIsTs TO CONVENE
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALI

SANTA ROSA, Oct. S.-The Pacific AS
sociation OF Baptist churches convenes
in Healdsburg Thursday, October 10,
and will remain in session daily until
Sunday evening following. The churches
of Napa, Lake and Sonoma counties
constitute the Pacific association and
annual meetings are held. The new
Baptist church at Healdsburg will be
formally dedicated on the. last day of
the gathering.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
FOUR QUALIFY ron GOLF

NEWTON. Mass. Oct. S.-Two Har-
ward men. one Princeton and one Yale
man qualified today in two rounds of
match play for the semfhnals to be
played tomorrow on the Brae Burn
country club links for the individual
ehampionship Of the Intercollegiate golf
association.
The men who qualified are T Briggs
and II. II. Wilder of Harvard. D. Rob
erts Of Princeton and K. Mosser Of
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
NILES IS TENNIS CHAMPION

PHILADELPHIA. Oct SIN the final
round for the singles lawn tennis
championship played at Haverford. a
suburb. this afternoon N w Niles OF
Harvard beat A. S. Dabney. also of
Harvard. Score: rs, 6-I, 3-6. 60.
This gives Niles the singles cham
pionship for 1908.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
EVANS COUNT MARTIAL CLOSED

MANILA, Oct. 9.-The court martial
of Lieutenant Frank T. Evans has been
closed, but the record has not yet
reached Rear Admiral Sperry.
The court martial In the case of Lieu
tenant Burt has been postponed until
the fleets return here from Japan.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
NEW CHOLERA CASES

MANILA. Oct. Q. - Thirteen new
cholera cases and two deaths have oc-
Cured in Manila in the past "a hours
ending at o'clock this morning.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
EUCALYPTUS MOST
USEFUL OF TREES
Oil From Leaves Is Medicinal
and Wood Excellent for Fur
niture and Finishing
University Instructor Issues a
Bulletin Showing Worth of
Different Species
Big Trees Can Be Used
for Many Purposes

THESE are the uses which are
destined TO make the eucaIyp-
rus the tree of the twentieth
cenauryf
A. wood fuel.
Hardwood furniture.
Poles. tres. etc.
Inside fiuishingS.
IsS secretion Of nOnirritant
anfiSepfic oil.
Ability 30 Withstand draft, heat,
or cold.
Bee pasture.
short time OF maturity.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
RANCHER FOUND DEAD

LIyERMORE, Oct. S.-Peter Classen,
"a years old, native of Germany. was
found dead from natural causes today
on his ranch, 10 miles from Livermore-
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
WASHINGTON BEATS NEW YORK

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8-Washington
closed the American league season
here today with victory over New
York. Score: r. H. E.
Washington ............. 7 IL 4
New York. 5 s 6
and Blair
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
Tmporfant TO GIar. wearer,

Chinn- -Beretta Optical Co. has trans
ferred It's business at 1891 Fillmore ST.
tc 1857 Van Ness av. (near California).e
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09

1t is invaluable for overworked
men, delicate women and sickly
children. 1t strengthens and sus-
tains the system; is promoter OF
health and longevity; makes the
old young and keeps the young
strong.
CAUTIoN-when you ask your druggist. gro
Ger OF dealer for Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey
be sure you get the genuine. 1t is the only
absolutely pure medicinal malt whiskey, and
is sold in large sealed bottles only; never in
bulk. Price S1.00. Look for the trade mark the
''Old Chemist" on the label, and make sure the
seal over the cork is unbroken. Write Consult
ing Physician, Duffy Malt Whiskey Co., Roches-
ter N. Y, for free illustrated medical book
let and free advice.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
DANIEL REGAN FUNERAL-Palo

O.N1ls AL0AN 7 y n II 1s-FaIo AIto oct
young man of MayfleId. viii be held from St
Aloysius church Friday morning. He is sur
yived by mother, sister and three brothers.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey

absolutely pure dsaon OF matted gra great being
kernel thoroughly matted thus destroying
germ and producing predgested liquid food the form OF malt
which effective tonic smunt and nvigoator
sotened by warmth and moisture, its paabity
substances render it that be
ed hvt the nansts sensiiv
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
SAVED

On a Piano this week at EiIers stores
Double credit given for first payments
up to $50 on new Pianos. See page 5.
975 Market st. and 1920 Fillmore ST.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09

Do You Want S5.0Os
Read THE CALLS weekly offer on
page IL.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-11
MASONIC CARNIVAL TO RE
HELD IN FREDERICKSDTJRC
Especial to Tho Times-Dlspatch !

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. April 10
Much interest is felt here in the com
Ing Masonic carnival, which opens Mon
day, April goth, to continue for one
week. Many donations are being re-
local people. but from firms and bust
ness interpretations In different parts
of the country. In addition to the
sales OF articles of various kinds. a
splendid stage performance will be pre-
scented each night.
Governor Swanson has accented an
invitation 70 be present one night. 9th
and outside points will also attend. It
Is expected that large sum will be
realized, The proceeds will be used
towards the fund now being raised for
the erection OF Masonic temple In
this city as a memorial to Gen ral
George Washington, who was initiated,
passed and raised by Lodge No. 4, OF
| this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-11
GIL Mn COMES BACK
WITH MUCH TO DO
Will Return To-Day from Cam
paign Tour-Engineer May
Lose Eye.
Especial to Tic Times Dispa,oh. ]

Special to The Times Dispatch.
RALEIGH. n. c.. April 10.-Governor
Glenn concluded his Western Carolina
prohibition campaign with an address
to Catawba county voters to-day at
Newton. and will be in the executive
Office here tomorrow. He has been
out of the city for week. and a num-
Der of important matters await his
attention.
Mr.. a. A. Thompson, president Of tho
Raleigh and the Neuse Cotton Mills.
has gone to Charlotte TO attend meet
ing of the executive committee of the
North Carolina Cotton Manufacturers
Association. The Raleigh mill Is now
running only five days in the week to
avoid overstock.
Attending physicians say it is i'm
possible TO tell yet whether or not En-
gineer r. W. schott will lose his eye
sight by reason OF The injuries sus-
tanned by the explosion of the water
gauge on his engine. near Moncure,
Seaboard Air Line, "Wednesday after
noon.
'rhe face is both scalded and cut by
particles of glass. The eyesight may
be saved II there are no pieces OF
glass in the cye-socket, although thero
is possibility that just the scald
alone may destroy the sight He -
as fast as could be expecteu
teen years, was brought here to-day
from Person county and committed 20
the penitentiary to serve twenty years
for criminal assault u0on white "o-
man sixty years old. The negro is
rather half witted. and this probably
saved him from the gallows. He was
brought to the State prison by Deputy
Sheriff Gates.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-11
.BRADsTREET's REPORT.

NEW YORK. April 1o.-Bradstreet's
tomorrow will say: Though Irregular
the weeks business has been in the
direction Of improvements. The ap-
proach OF Easter has stimulated trade
in some lines and sections with a sym
pathetic effect on some jobbing bust
ness and slight gain in collections
The Southwest and Northwest send the
best reports, while Southern advices
are little more satisfactory as a whole.
So far the early crop and soil condi-
lions are better than a year ago, and
the reports OF insect damage are con-
spicuously fewer than in 1907. One
effect of these developments has been
to depress cereal and cotton prices to
the lowest levels Of the year, thus
modifying the advance caused in the
general price level in March by sharp
rise In meats and strength in metals,
outside Of iron and steel and naval
stores Lowered prices of cottons have
brought In some buying on specialties,
but mems wear woolens and winter
hosiery show little gain. The strength
In the sole leather market show gains
and hides are slightly higher.
Seasonable goods, such as wire nails
and tin plates, are in demand, but the
heavier makes in the steel industry
are no more active. and while reports
OF actual or impending cuts in steel
prices are denied, pig iron is easier
North and South
Business failures for the week end
ing April 9th number 25s against 247
last week, 1S4 in the same week OF
1907, 161 in 1906 and 196 in 1905 and
1913 in 1904.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-11
KILLS AN UGLY NEGRO.
Mr.. Davenport surrenders and Is Bailed for
Court.

rSpecial to The Times Dispatch.l
WASHINGTON, n. c.. April 1o-Mr ].
r. Davenport n mill man of Bath, n. e,
came to this city yesterday voluntarily and
surrendered to the sheriff. announcing that
hc had killed q colored man in that town
bv the name of Walter Robertson II seems
.ttat Robertson a desperate. character,
and a few days ago while under the lnflu-
ence OF whiskey he made himself very
troublesome going to a schoolhouse In the
town and threatening both teachers and
pupils. He used profanity, and even became
dangerous. Finally one of the teachers sent
for gun, hut the negro left before the
weapon was received.
After leaving the schoolhouse the negro.
stir In a very ugly mood, went to the mill
of Mr. Davenport and sat down on log ana
went to sleep. He was not troubled until
the log on which he was sitting had to be
moved, when he asked to get UP. Rob-
erson drew a revolver and covered Mr.. Dav-
enport who had asked him to get up. Two
white men coming UP at that time attract
ed the ne gros attention. and Mr. Davenport
monaged to get away and procure his gun.
Uron his return he shot the negro, who was
still menacing the two white men with his
revolver.
The negro died the next day, and Mr. Dav-
export came here and surrendered. He wan
CIV en- a preliminary hearing before A. Mayo.
Justice Of the peace in this city, and bound
over to next term of Beaufort County SUI
peror Court In the sum of $500.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-11
STOCK MARKETS
SHARP ADVANCE
Slight Reaction Occurred at Clos
ing-Excellent Money Outlook.
/ Total Sales, $4,000.

NEW YORK. April 1o.--Tho stock
market enioyed considerable period
of strength to-day. but gave evidence
during the latter stages of the ndVance
of reactionary tendency. The al
yances were especially sharp in num-
Der OF usually inactive issues. and the
rather erratic jumps which were forced
in these gave the market an artificial
aspect, which begot spirit of caution
in following the movements. The repe-
tition of protestations of the determina-
tion to maintain prices carries an I'M
preston of enforcing an argument TO
differing views In the trade and does
not quiet the persistent rumors of
likely reduction in prices.
The early strength was traceable to
the influence of the Erie financial set
tlement: the stocks of that company
and of Union Pacific leading the move
ment. The assumption of buyers of
these stocks was that more intimate re-
lations between the railroad systems
would be the outgrowth of the advance
OF funds TO the Erie by L. II. Harri-
man. Prospects for a good bank state
ment had some influence on the mar
ket, although the prevailing ease Of
the money market obscures the import
ance of the weekly changes to some
extent.
It pl oiIliSt Is Ipl d Gam III CASH ny
the banks of about S5,000,00O..
The fact that receipts from the in
terror on balance as result of the
express movement are somewhat small
er than last week was accepted with
complacency as a continuance OF a
full tide of the money flow from the
interior Will be regarded as of sinister
import as to the shrinkage in business
activity. a rise in the private discount
rate in London was the feature of the
day in the international money mar
kets. Bonds We're firm. Total sales.
par value, s4.27S.OOO.
United States bonds were unchanged
on call. I
Total sales $4,000 shares OF stock.
NEW YORK, April 1o.-a1oney on
call easy, / 1-2@t "a per cent; ruling
rate al; closing bid 1-2: offered t
81 per cent. Time loans dull and
weak; sixty days and ninety DAYS
z "a to per cent; six months IL
per cent. Prime mercantile paper
A 1895 Ia per cent. Sterling ex-
change steady, with actual business i'm
bankers bill at s4.S660d $4S665 forI
demand and at S4.S425@S4S4S0 for
slXty-day bills. Commercial bins
s4.S4. Bar silver "a l-2 Mexican dol
lars AZ. Government bonds steady.
Railroad bonds steady.