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The San Francisco call., 1908-09-09
AN UNDERSTANDING BUT NO ALLIANCE

9E volumnou discussion press possible
alliance between the United States queer
example OF purely artificial agitation. The solemny
volubity with which the editorial symposium this subject
being conducted has had its chief result embarrassing
the unfortunate Mr. Wu who is spending all days in
apoogig for remark he did apparently somebody
made for him.
Having thus expressed moderate sympathy the
worth while
that there machinery alliance Of
the indicated between the United China or in fact
other foreign country could be binding force
An understanding which dplomaists like
they think sounds better might be would
have no binding force An alliance offensive defensive both
out OF the question the of republic admins
raton bind its matters involving
vital interests In fact doubtful the Anglo Japanese
alliance would stand the strain of conflict calling
for active interference the another country are not
valuable international They likely fail the moment
of greatest need
1t right that there should be understanding between
the United States and China relative public policies in his
speech at Shanghai delivered nearly year ago. with vigor
and clarity the policies that approved United States with
regard Chinese affairs He told representatives of Chinese
business interests that i'll his opinion the United would
stand for the integrity of China and the main
enance of the door, He nmated that this country might
back these policies by something than diplomacy this
fair statement OF public sentiment this country on these
matters but of had other binding force It is we'll
that understanding of this kind should exist and it indicates the
limits OF alliances between the United and countries
Treaties OF different and are confined to od
hcaons of domestic regulations and commercial matters
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-09
Writer'S Advice May
Help Love Affairs

John Fox 5 reported to
WTHcT [1o'iec nfV charming
Help Love AIidHS of clubmen and also
during the
the
the chaps who
college journals After graduation he
school
interested the peculiar
publication which
literary world he remained
Spanish left
work for Harpers Weekly
belief in problem
thinks
him
write fronan in
Just down and dig till find whether
Perhaps John Fox tried this method his the
hand. It's bad n in iteratu
way spends his congena
Maine Thomas
him whom Fox hadn't midst
conversation hail heavily Kentucky pulled
face Fox asked what the fellow
of
Maer Look that of cracked ice prohibition state"
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-09
The Ir1sider
Recalls that Baroness Speck Won Sternburg
was daughter of a travelling salesman who
lived in a San Francisco boarding house

, HE life of the Baroness Speck Won
Sternburg, whose distinguished hus-
band, the German ambassador to the
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-09
APATHY AND RAINBOW CHASING

X HARTMAN, although Names that the
MI prevailing political apathy nure republican
lVl OF success the campaign The Call advised as to
ulamonane conditions and the middle west
except by report but difficult understand why
there neither excitement agitation California obvious
reason that the electors have already made their
the vote OF the state for Taft Indeed pre-
tends to keep up the show OF making fight in this
In the pathology OF politics it symptom
crawl into his hole and pull the hole difficult to
get excited about waoye The politics campaign in Cali
lorna scarcely rises to the dignity of form of sport
There has been great deal written press about the sita
ton in the middle west and there that Bryan hopes to win if
anywhere In the light OF history ridiculous to class
such states as Illinois, Iowa and doubtful column
Du TO this resort Bryan campagners Willis Abbott
VINO mas or years been Bran faithful agent engaged
s summer III dispensing supplies of political encourage
e ana IN recent paper he good enough
course TO pursue the called waVerng He writes
Alatt VIII to
m republicans and the tremendous popularity
oon o the
ucket ooth state and national in serious jeopardy
ne need not 60 to Nebraska for wavering has dis
eoe It's most distinguished citizen nyhoh
Gated r determination rally about him Kansas
ihey regarded they
longer he information which parts of the country
missouri valleys which the
nghtng ehee while California because of the
TOT the h II looked
1t IS to laugh If Mr. Abbott information CONCERNING the
middle west IS no more trustworthy than his prophecy for California
the whole thing be down example Of the cs,,r,
rainbow chasing with which democratic managers have co often IN
the past amused and deluded themselves offers dvern
clse IN the political rule of three If Mr. Abbott cocsre Of
forna what IS the value OF his information Iowa?
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-09

guns for the protection of harbors
unnamed If this duty could be fulfilled by emergency hastily
recruited in time OF need there would be little for the
artillery
these be trained mechanics and the only place they
learn the trade the foricaons The country
its force of skilled arti1erss
The reasoning applies with greater the
ense OF the islands The safety of Hawaii of consequence
the Pacific 1t line of defense
natural strategic base for hostile power could
deed with Honolulu and Pearl harbor
position this would become difficult The
portion of alien aborers the Hawaiian group makes mpera
tive that chances Of surprise should be taken strong perna
nent garrison should be maintained at Pearl harbor.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-09

munition. When the jackies marched in
San francisco and in Oakland did they
carry ammunition?
They did not. On the occasion of
ceremonial parades armed forces do not
carry ammunition.
DEADLY NIGHTSHADE-Sub
santa Cruz, Cal What is the botan-
lcai name of the flower known as the
oeadly nfghtshade? Is it nux vomica?
Tne botanical name of the deadly
nightshade is atropa belladonna. The
name is Italian from bella, beautiful,
and donna, lady.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-09
Answers to Queries

MORGAN-Subscribe Oakland, Cal.
What was the maiden name of the
mother of John Pierpont Morgan?
Juliet Pierpont
ALL AROUND PLAYER-H. r. NJ,
City. Vino is the best all around play
er in the Pacific coast baseball league?
The title lies between Wheeler, John
son, W. Hogan and Williams.
SAILORS ASHORE-E. f., Fruitvale,
Cal The Call says that the sailors of
the American fleet were allowed to land
in Sydney with arms, but without am
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-09
Ambassadors Widow
Was a Californian

Was a Californian i bandit the Gerna to h
shows conclusivey that does
not have TO be born American
respectable boarding house
this ciy Langhm travelling salesman OF local clothing
house His wife Dufied OF Chicago before her
of they
Arthur
anpban,a rich Louisville interested his
ALT of the best New
child Lily Langham had become famed through
school
1t the Atlantic hner during this
memorable trip young girl the Baron Speck Stenbu
wife diplomat has made herse
timely Her Ivy also made
brilliant match Violet Miss
fruit rnching after time interior
county o Of died
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-09

Alameda home of the Speddys, about
the middle of October.
Mrs John d. Spreckels was the
guest Of honor at a luncheon given
yesterday at the Stewart by Mrs.
George M. Perine. The table was at
tractively decorated with profusion
OF tiger lilies, and those who gathered
around it were:s
Mrs. SpreckelS Mrs w r cThsou
Mrs Ernest Hueter Mrs Ralnh Ttlair
Mrs. Harry Holbrook Mrs. Charles MAYO Jr.
Mrs Duncan McKinlay Mrs. Alexander Hamilton
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mintzer en-
tertained last evening at a dance at
their home in Pacific avenue. 1t was
given in honor of Miss Marcia Mintz-
er, who will leave shortly for the
East About so of her young friends
met to enjoy her hospitality.
Among those present were:
MISS augusta Foute Miss Anita Maillan1
MISS Harriet Alexander Miss Dolly Cushing
Miss Susanne Kirkpat- Douglas Alexander
Miss Dorothy Chapman george sss s'SVisssf wiiIestf
MISS vera de Saba Allen Van Fleet
Miss Helen Jones Herbert Schmidt
Miss Martha Foster Milan 6,rieFetb
Miss Claire Nichols James Jenkins
Miss Margaret Nichols Lhcio Miatzer
Mr.. and Mrs. George Newhall mo-
tored to Del Monte Saturday, and wiz
remain for few days visit
Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. Pease and Rich
ard Pease Jr. have returned from a
months trip to Portland, Ore. Dur-
ing their stay IN the north they too,s
a number of long automobile trims
Pease and his son spent several weeks
ON a hunting expedition
Cards have been received announce
ing the marriage of Miss Wilodeap
Stirling. youngest daughter of Mra
Anna /. Breed of Berkeley ara
Samuel William Tappan- Miss Stir
ling formerly made her home in los
Angeles, but for the last few wears
she has lived in Berkeley. where sbs
has made a host of friends. She is :
beautiful girl. thoroughIy accom-
plished, and belongs to one OF the old-
est families in the state. Tappan 4.
the son Of the late General James A
Tappan- He has made his home fo-
the last few years at Helena ArE
After short honeymoon Mr.. ana
Mrs. Tappan will visit the bri,lss-
mother before going to their future
home.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-09

tons of Waterville and Buckfn~han,
This accounts for the extraordinary .T--
tivity of the Hill lines in this seefio,
ror orders have gone forth to rush the
building of the Washington and Great
Northern back into the same territory
frank e. Batturs. general nassa,s.
agent of Morgan's Louisiana ana re-.
railroad. one OF the Hartman lines ss
in the city on a VISIT. S' -
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-09
The Smart Set

"HE wedding of Miss Gertrude
Whitaker, daughter of Mrs.
Andrew Whitaker, and Edward
III. Gerber took place last even
ing at the Fairmont, and was
witnessed by about 100 friends and
relatives. The bride, who was given
away by her brother, James Whitta-
ker, was gowned in white embroidered
net over white satin, trimmed elabo-
rately with rose point lace. She wore
tulie veil and carried a shower of
white orchids and lilies of the valley
Her only attendant, Miss Irma Gerber
was dressed in pink chiffon, with a
wreath of pink roses in her hair; her
bouquet was of baby roses. Gerbers
best man was Roger Scott of Sacra-
mento, and the little nephew of the
bride, Andrew Whitaker, was ring
bearer. The ceremony was performed
by Bishop William Ford Nichols, in
the white and gold ball room, which
was decorated with masses of pink
tiger lilies.
supper. was served in the red
room of the Fairmont, following the
wedding.
Although Miss Whittakers home is
at Gait, she is well known in San
Francisco, where she spends several
months every year Gerber is a well
known business and club man of Sac
ramento, where he and his bride will
make their home. The honeymoon will
occupy two or three months and will
be spent in travelling through the
East
Miss Eleanor Landers was hostess at
luncheon on Monday at her home in
San Leandro. in honor of Miss Harriet
and Miss Marian Stone of Hayward.
These girls will leave shortly for New
York, where they will spend the year
at finishing school. Mondays lunch
con was served out of doors.
Announcement is made of the en-
gagement of Miss Marian Cough
Speedy, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas II. Speedy of Alameda, and
ex-Commodore Lawrence Chester
Knight. Miss Speedily is a pretty girl
of dainty demiblonde coIoring, and is
one of the popular members of the
younger set on the other side of the
bay. Knight is a we'll known yachts
man and is one of the owners of the
Aeolian sloop Emma.
Miss Speedily is often seen sailing
the Emma and is. besides, an accom-
plished oarswoman.
The wedding will take place at the
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-09

sion is completed. This extension will
open a port on the Pacific side to the
City of Mexico. 1t is understood that
arrangements are being made to op-
crate a line of steamers between Man
zanillo and San Francisco.
The Northern Pacific will construct
800 miles of line in North Dakota be-
tween its road from Mandan. N d.,
north to the Great Northern The line
Will follow the course of the Missouri
river to its confluence with the Yellow
stone. then bearing southerly will fol-
low the course of the Yellowstone to
Glendive- The new line will open the
lower Yellowstone irrigation project,
which covers some $4,000 acres
K. H Hartman left for the east last
night, and is to be accompanied as far
as Sparks by f. E. Calvin, general
manager OF the Southern Pacific.
1t Is announced that the Chicago. Mil
waukee and st. Paul will build 40 mile
branch into the Big Bend wheat Sec
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-09
INCREASING THE GARRIsoNs

t president understood desire increase of the stand
ing army TO OO men, At the peace footing is
men, Du this orce even II the their full quota
is not suent to meet the calls for garrison duty in the coast
Notifications and the islands waste of money 70 install ~
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-09
Why Married Men Grow Fat

Prof Carl Won Noorden, addressfns
number of prominent scientists a.
vienna on the subject of Food ana
Nourishment," declared that the reaso,,
so many men begin to get fat imne(S1aa
a.ely atter they have married is he
sion. S"ie occa-
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-09
Poet Refuses Tea
Offered By Women

Poet Refuses Tea uins Joaquin MINERS recent visit 10 Los
~ "oinOn clubs, where he recied his
Doves and the GOO coo in duc
lips said indbaby gushing
introduced invited him have
herce1y thrilling a
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-01
THERE'S BIG DEMAND
FOR STENOGRAPHERS
State Civil Service Finds it
Difficult to Fill
Vacancies.

The State Civil Service Commission
finds it difficult to fill vacancies in the
state service on account of the small
number of available candidates. The
demand for stenographers is increasing
and at present is greater than the sup
ply. In the state stenographic exam
ination held August "a, 1907, 1O2
stenographers made application, sixty
four appeared at the examination and
thirty EIGHT passed.
February IA and Is. 1908, another
state stenographic examination was
held. Ninety applied. sixty-six were
examined and thirty -four passed.
At the present date, April II, 1908,
the eligible list for positions paying
from $4v to 500 month is nearly ex-
hausted and another examination must
be held soon.
The ma jority of the stenographic
positions In the state service pay sal
aries from $35 to $50 month, and it
is for filling these positions that there
is a scarcity OF candidates.
The stenographic profession, from a
money point of view, seems desira-
BILE one to enter, as there are SO few
stenographers who are willing to en-
ter the state service under $50 a
month
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-01
TIME TO GET BUSY
FOR MEMORIAL DAY
POST WILL NOT TAKE THE RE
SPONSIBILITY.
Young People and Local Societies
Should Take the Lead in OBJ
serving the Ddy-Old Vets"
are Growing Feeble-TO Visit
Cemeteries.

At the last regular meeting of o.
D. Pease Post, Grand Army of the
Republic, the members present, in an
informal way talked over as TO what
should be done in the way of the
observance of Memorial Day. Here
tofore, the Post has taken the RESPONSE
bility and labors incident to proper
and patriotic recognition and obser-
walton of the day, but the members
realize that now, advanced age and
the infirmIties accompanying old age
render it impossible tor them to take
all active part in the memorial services
as they have in the past and must
delegate the labor and responsibilities
required to others, who inspired by
patriotic impulses will see that the
day is duly observed with the usual
ceremonies. After the question had
been discussed at some length it was
the almost universal opinion of the
members that should not the municip-
atty or some civic society take hold
of the matter, the best and only thing
the Post could do, would be to meet
at the pust hall ON Memorial Day and
march in solemn silence to the ceme-
terry in which the last veteran was laid
to rest and around his grave go through
the memorial ritual and then return
to their hall, dishand and retire to
their respective homes to question the
patriotism and gratitude of the people.
The writer cannot believe that the
patriotic people of the city will let
the day go by without memorial
services. but let it be an object lesson
to rising generations to teach patriot
ism and to honor the men who left
their homes to fight for the flag and
the perpetuity of the best country and
government under the sun. All that
is necessary is for either the city
authorities or some civic society to
take the lead and the people will
second their efforts and prove that
patriotism In Watertown is not dead,
but on the contrary, alive and ready
to cooperate in every patriotic effort.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-01
FRANK KLINE WILL
FACE BAD CHARGE
NOW SERVING FIVE DAY SEN
TENCE AT JEFFERSON.
Milwaukee Road Detective Has a
Warrant Sworn Out-ACCuSed of
Burgldry-Sdid to Have Entered
Milwaukee Road Repair Supply
HOuse-Five BrdsseS Missing.

Frank Kline, who was arreste
Friday and sentenced to FIVE days in
the county Jail on the charge of being
drunk will be brought back Thursday
aud arraigned on. more serious charge.
When arrested, Kline gave the
name of Kehoe. 1t Is learned that he
halls from Chicago. B. F. Romaine
of Chicago. detective sent out from
the Hinsey special Office, was in the
city yesterday. The complain, that
Kline will face this time is that uf
burglary. 1t will be remembered
that repair supply house Of the c.,
M. & st. P. road was broken into
last Friday and five railroad brasses
were taken, which were found in u
vacant lot near the supply house IN
the vicinity of the junction. Kline,
alias kehoe, was found by Chief
Block on Friday afternoon in the
vicinity of where the brasses were
found and was escorted to the city
jail in the hUpee that local officials
of the railroad company would make
the burglary charge, which for scme
reason they refused to do. Chief
Block then took the matter up with
the head ufice in Chi :ago, hence the
visit mere yesterday of Mr.. Romaine.
The gentleman states that there is
vast amount of petty thieving along
the entire La Crosse division of the
Milwaukee road system. While the
recent theft here was not a great one,
the belief of the detective force,
like that of Chief Block, is that an
example should be made of these
Observation-Disclosures it would be off
ering a premium on crime.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-01
FARMER BOY MAKES
A PERFECT VIOLIN
CHARLES WITTE OF ROUTE 3
A GENIUS.
Constructs an Instrument That is
Perfect in Make and Tone
Harry Stube Using 1t in Prefer
enCe to His SOS ViOlin--Will
Place a Value on the Same.

Harry j. Stube of the Weber-Stube
orchestra, is playing a violin made by
Charles White. a young man residing
on rural route No 3. The instrument
ID that perfect in construction and
tone that Mr.. Stube has laid his
SOS. 90 instrument aside and is using
the one manufactured by the young
farmer. Mr.. White has given ample
evidences of ability as mechanic.
His first attempt was about two years
ago, when he made violin out of
cigar box. Later he contrived an in
strument of rather crude shape, but
nearer the perfect. The third attempt
was the modern instrument now being
played by MIR. Stube. He spent some
time in studying the rudiments of
construction and last winter applied
his knowledge to practical test
and the result is that he has an
instrument that will demand q good
price. Every part of it WAS made
and adjusted by the young man and
he has succeeded in constructing a
violin that would be credit to MANU-
lecturers of experience and with mod
ern machinery. 1t is said that Mr..
Witte had nothing but crude tools.
but neverth sless he has accomplished
a perfect piece of workmanship. The
violin was left with MIR. Stube to
place a value on the same.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-01
\. v, UNIVERSITY
MILITARY NOTES
MAKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR
ANNUAL MARCH-OUT.
Can't. KOehler Now in COOney
For That PurpOSe-COmpdny
viii Give an Elaborate Exhibit
ton Drill and Sham Battle the
3Oth of May on Campus.
(Erom Wednesdays DailY.l

Capt. Philip H. KoehieE of the
Northwestern university military com
pany went to "Cooney" yesterday to
make arrangements with Rev. Guen-
Their of that place, regarding march
out thereto in the course or this
spring. 1t has been talked about
quite little among the students that
the company and band ought to make
"Cooney' their camping place this
year, it being the most appropriate
locality in the neighborhood. If Capt.
Koehler will be successful, the event
will most likely take place in the
early part of June.
Before this march-out is to taKe
place the company will give an elab-
crate exhibition drill and an interest
ing sham battle on Decoration day
Capt. Koehler has already worked out
a plan for this said sham battle. He
promises tn give one of the best and
longest battles that the company has
delivered for years. Southern mig
gers" will take the place of the In
dIans of last year. About 81 boys,
not members of the company. will
commence drilling next Monday, May
4. under the directions of Henry Hart
wig, whom Capt Koehler has chosen
ss the rebel leader. MIR. Hartwig
had belonged to the company till last
wear, when he was forced to discOn-
tinue on account of illness. He was
always considered one of the best drill
lers the military company has ever
had and no doubt, under his directions
the rebel-negroes will be drilled to
show a stout resistance and will give
the cadets ample chance to display the
skill, which they have till new &C
quired.
AS regards the efficiency of the
company itself In drill it need only
he said that with strenuous drill and
steady practic the company will be
able to give one of the best military
exhibitions on the thirtieth of May
that the people of Watertown have
ever witnessed. With the probable
aid of the band, which is at present
in the must fourIshing condition that
any college band or for that. any mil
itary band could wish for, the popula-
ton of Watertown will be rendered
rare treat.
The military company has till now
taken through the manual of arms,
bayonet exercises. setting upexercises,
etc. The extended odrer drills will
now be explained and, finally, the pla-
tuon movements will be taken up.
The week previous to the thirtieth of
May, Capt. Koehler will devote al
most entirely to sham battle practice.