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The San Francisco call., 1908-08-01
B0URN new HEAD
OF SPRING VALLEY
Heaviest Stock Holder Succeeds
Captain A. IL. PaysOn
as President
Latter Resigns to Attend to His
Railroad and Other
interests

William B. Bourn, capitalist and min
ing man, was elected president of the
Spring Valley water company yester-
day morning, taking the position of
Captain A II. Payson, who resigned
that he might have more time TO devote
to his other interests, as it is explained.
The change in the presidency of the
public service corporation may be de-
scribed by the Lincoln simile of swap
ping horses in midstream, for the
Spring Valley water companys 1mme-
date financial status depends entirely
on the expected decision of United
States Circuit Judge Harrington in the
suit recently brought by the company
to restrain the city from collecting the
190S-1909 water rate. Should the de-
cision wholly favor the company it may
establish its own rates.
CONTROLS STOCK
Bourn is considered to control the
stock of the water company and his
election does not surprise people IA
miliar with the company's affairs He
explains that his election is without
significance and says that the policy of
Captain Payson will be adhered to.
Bourn has been a heavy investor In
spring and summer. His purchases Of
large blocks raised the price of the
stock several points. The shares are
now quoted at S22.
There is no significance in my cleo
tion as president of the Spring Valley
water company" said Bourn when he
was seen at the Pacific-Union club last
evening. Captain Payson has many
interests outside of the water property
s-l.- \
to be president and I was elected. Cap
tain Payson was elected president
shortly after the fire and has done won
derful work in building up the property
since that time. We tried to keep him
in office as long as we could. but with
out success. There has been no change
In the directorate of the company; both
Captain Payson and I have been and
will remain on the board of directors.
The policy which Captain Payson has
undertaken will be carried out by me. y
"a decision is expected IN the water
rates suit against the city shortly. Has
your election any connection with that
matter?' was asked.
Absolutely none" replied Bourn.
I'VE will cross that bridge when we
come to it"
HAS OTHER INTERESTS
At the offices of the Spring Valley
water company in Sutter street ii was
stated by the secretary that Captain
Payson's railroad interests and per-
sonal affairs made 1t necessary for him
to retire. Captain Payson will go east
this week on railroad business. The
secretary said that when Captain Pay
son was elected president, taking the
place of the late Charles Webb Howard,
he expressed the fear that he would not
be able long to serve the corporatfon
Captain Payson is now president OF
the California Northwestern railroad.
which Is conducting extensive construc-
tion work in Mendocino county. and as-
sistant to the president OF the Santa Fe.
Bourn is heavily interested in mines
in Nevada county and other sections Of
the state and controls and has interests
In valuable water rights and electric
power and transmission companies.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-01
TAFT DECLINES TO
SPEAK IN DENVER
Republican Nominee Will Con.
duct His Personal Campaign
Without Travel
Three Babies Are Given Names
of Candidate and New .
.-.-.- =
Clubs Formed

HOT SPRINGS, Va, July 31.-Despite
heavy mail. which kept his secre-
tary and three stenographers busy un-
til late at night, Candidate Taft was
comparatively care free today lie di-
vioed his work with game of golf in
the morning and a ride. with General
Corbin as a companion. In the after
noon
Colorado wants Tafts presence in
september. according TO an urgent IN
Fitation which came today from the
snana cement OF the Interstate fair and
exposition, 10 be opened Labor day in
Denver. As the acceptance OF the invi-
tation would mean an abandonment OF
Tafts present plan to conduct his per-
sonal campaign without travel, his re-
grets We're sent.
RABIES GIVEN TAFTrS NAME
Three baby William Howard Tafts''
have appeared In New York, Indiana
and Illinois, according TO letters from
The parents TO the. candidate. Each
baby viii get an autograph letter from
the original bearer OF the name, and
perhaps something else besides. The
HoOsier Taft was born while the re-
publican nominee was delivering his
speech. Of acceptance. The parents OF
the Illinois William Howard chose the
name nearly a year ago, but not for
political reasons, as their statement is
shat the boy weighed: 251 4 pounds at
birth. - -.
THE New York baby. is credited with
tbe real Taft SMILE His father, a
pharmacist, writes: From. the way the
youpgster- smiles every time I ask him
81 the republican party IS going to win
feel sure you: will be our next presi-
dent
NEW TAFT. CLUBS FORMED
New Taft clubs: were reported from
New York city. Philadelphia, Beaumont
Cal. KendaIlvfllet Ind, Knoxville
Tenn. (negro). East Orange, N J..
1Iid6letown. Ohio, Lanesboro, Mimi
West Bfiltep. Pa. .Ph6ebus.:-Ya-, Cincin-
natl and Woodstock, Va
Tlsis dispatch. from Samuel P. Pow
6rs. president. Of the Middlesex club OF
Boston. was received today: =:
sitting by the. shore Of the LOUD
rcsOundfng sea the BffddieseX club to
day at its annual holiday banquet sends
you assurances of its affectionate re-
gard and. admiration. and Of its GER
tainty of your overwhelming election
Many cOnEratulatory letters on the
acceptance speech were. received By
Taft today. He has not yet indicated
whether a reply viii be made TO Bry-
ems comments on the speech.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-01
APPOINTS PROXY FOR
CONVICT CANDIDATE
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

NEW YORK. July 31.-The socialist
labor party decided today by the ap-
pointment OF a proxy. to smooth the
way for it's presidential candidate.
Martin r. Preston, who is serving a %
year sentence in the Nevada state
prison at Goldfield for manslaughter.
This means that the proxy, who is
Comrade August Gillhaus, will, IL elect
ed, be a proxy president, a condition
that would form startling precedent
in American political life.
The fact that Preston also is not a
native American and is under the age
required by the constitution for presi-
Dental candidates are added obstacles,
but these are not considered
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-01
cARNEyALI CASE DISMISSED

The case of c. CarnevaI, a we'll
known contractor, who was arrested
several days ago on a warrant sworn
to by Mrs. G. Delpech, 74S Broadway,
who claimed that Carnevali had threat
ened her life, has been dismissed by
Judge Cabaniss, who held that there
was not sufficient evidence to hold Car
nevan. Carnevali states that his ar
rest was a case of spite on the part OF
Mrs. Delpech, who didn't like the idea
of his marrying a young woman and
breaking his friendship with her.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-01
CARDINAL GIBBONS IN ROME

ROME, July 31.-Cardinal Gibbons
who with a number of other prelates
arrived here yesterday from New York,
has notified the Vatican of his pres
ence and the pope has expressed his de-
sire 10 see him Immediately.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-01
ELEPHANTrsIs KILLs WOMAN

PITTSBURG, July 31.-After suffer-
ing for 19 years from eIephantisis,
Mrs. Anna z. Lynch died today at her
home near McKeesport. She weighed
$40 pounds. When first afflicted Mrs
Lynch weighed only 165 pounds
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-01
AEoLIANs RACE TOMORROW

Next week viii be quiet in Yachting.
the only event being the race tomorrow
Of the Aeolian yacht CLUB for the
Golden Gate yacht club will start on
their up river cruise, to be gone a
week. The other clubs on the bay all
have open dates. the owners being at
liberty to go wherever 1t suits their
fancy
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-01
CHURCH TO CELEBRATE FEAST.

The feast of ST. Ignatius will be cell
ebrated tomorrow at ST.. Ignatius
church. There will be solemn pOntihcaI
mass at 1890 by Bishop Silva The
sermon will be preached by Joseph G.
Sasia, S. j. Stewards mass in d minor
will be sung with orchestra accompani-
ment. The following is the musical
programme for the evening: Vespers.
Gregorian; 20 Cor AmOris.' NJ. A. Nell
vii; 20 Salutaris,' c. BOhm; ''Tanturn
Ergo" j. Weigand: "Laudate Doni-
num-" Gregorian;. 20 Paradise" c. b
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-01

Life ia Nevada. in two aspecls, as
s+rorgv contrasted as the trapping Of
wild horses on the wild ranges and the
80 limos in GoIdfeld contributes to
ire interest of the August number Of
sunset Magazine The wild horses are
trapped in reality oy Charles leetel
1ewspsper IS run in fiction in good
story. when in Rome" BY w. F.
Boerfcke
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-01
OFFICER TO GO TO ISLANDS

Lieutenant ]. ]. Burleigh, Twenty
second infantry, who has been Ill on
leave, reported at department head
quarters yesterday. He will sail Au-
gust on the Sheridan to join his regi-
ment in the Philippines.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-01
CLAsSEs RECEIVEn

The preparatory classes at St Igna-
thus college. corresponding to the sixth,
seventh and eighth grades of the pub
lie schools, will be resumed next Tues
day at a. m
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-01
PLAN BENEFIT CONCERTS
FOR FOUNDING ASYLUM
directors Secure Cooperation
of Many Local FavOrites for
Five Entertainments

The board Of directors OF the found
49,, as,,l4,n have arranged for a series
- e,-e concerts which will be given in
the near future for the oenent OF ire
f.r.f..,.for Like all the others. this
- -, efared severely in the fire OF
sT-fl 1905 and is in need Of funds,
Dr. humphrey Stewart, MISS Grace
i--r, el,,h and other local favorites
bste me programs in charge. and the
reeuIt promises to be well worth hear
ing. Among the patronesses are;
- r,-.frs, Greer Mrs Henry J. Croker
~ Miss Elizabeth Putnam
n, -i"i l4 ls.,1 r,-ot Mrs Chas. A. Hawkins
DR. Anne q. yle 1T hhiis y rslssoh r.slsLsoh
Mrs. Garrett J.. Lansing Mrs hnore" SIInh
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-01
Talk of the Town

Mrs. Lundy's singing at Solari's grill:
come and hear her and enjoy a good
dinner.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-01

SENDS GOLD TO CANADA-New York, July
31.-The agency OF the Bank OF Montreal today
shipped $500, 600 in gold 70 Canada. bringing the
total sent 10 Canada during the last two weeks
up TO 81. .050. 600
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-29
GENERAL NEWS.

The cholera epidemic in Manila is
almost entirely abated.
The bubonic plague has broken out
with redoubled violence in Terceira,
one of the Azores islands.
Experiments with Stag roads are be.
ing made by the department of agri.
culture on stretches of road near Chi
cago and Birmingham. Ala
The Supreme Judicial Court of
Massachusetts, making a permanent
injunction against several labor unions
ruled that labor unions cannot impose
fines on their members in order to
force them to go out on strike.
Returns from the Canadian election
Monday show that Sir Wilfrid Laurier,
the present premier, who in the last
house had a majority of sixty-six, will
be returned to power for another five
years, with a safe, although slightly
reduced. majority.
Declaring the signature in will dis.
posing of about s1,00O.000 a forgery,
the will being that of Ambrose Bur-
bank, who died in 1904, DR.. Albert III.
Hamilton of Auburn, N. Y, handwrit.
ing expert, created sensation in the
suit against Caleb H. Burbank, a
nephew of the testator, during the trial
in the United States Circuit Court in
New York City.
1t is reported from Rome that the
engagement of Prince Victor Emman-
uel. count of Turin. to Princess Patri-
cia. the daughter of the duke of Con-
naught. soon will be announced.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-29
KILLING Birds Robs posterltx.

New William butcher, presi-
dent of the National Association of Au-
dubon societies, declared at the annual
meeting of the association Tuesday that
Americans were robbing posterity and
permitting an annual crop loss of $780,
100000, due to destruction of insect
eating birds. He called for a fund to
fight the commercial bird killers in
every state Legislature.
'If we permit the heritage OF wild
birds that still exist to be further
wasted and destroyed, we are robbing
our children" Mr.. butcher told the
delegates.
THE public, as trustees, are in honor
bound to preserve these wild birds for
those that follow us. We do not wish
our children to feel about us as we do
about our fathers. who permitted the
wanton and useless extinction of the
bison and the wild pigeon. In the mat
ter OF bird legislation there Is no rest
Ing place; the only proce of satisfac-
tory bird protection is eternal watch
of legislatures, for in an unguarded
moment an amendment may be
passed that will undo the work Of
years.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-29
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

Prince Henry of Prussia, son of the
Emperor, took a ride in Count Yep
pelin's airship Tuesday and was highly
delighted with it.
President Roosevelt was fifty years
old October 9th. He worked at his
desk as usual. but received a great
many congratulatory messages from
this and foreign countries.
Colonel Brainard will have charge
of a test of automobiles for military
purposes that is to be made during the
maneuvers of the. regular army at
Atascadero, San Luis Obispo county,
Cal. The officials of the war depart
ment are much interested In the exper-
iment.
To enforce much greater responsible
ity upon directors of national banks
and to make them pay more attention
to their institutions. Comptroller Of
the Currency Murray has issued an or
der to national bank examiners direct
Ing them that upon entering a bank
to make an examination they immedi-
ately convene the directorate and re-
quire answers to a formal list of twen-
ty-five searching questions.
In order to keep the organization
free from even the suspicion of evas-
ion of legal requirements, George
Otis Smith, director of the geological
survey. has issued an order prohibiting
members of the survey from owning
stock in any mining company the prop
erty of which is in the United States
or Alaska. Any member at present
holding stock of this nature is re.
quested to dispose Of 1t as soon as
practicable.
The treasury October 23d purchased
$4,000 ounces of silver for delivery at
New Orleans and $4,000 ounces for de.
livery at Denver at 51.670 fine ounce.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-29
WESTERN NEWS.


gambling was defeated in Reno, Ne
vada, Saturday at special election
by a vote of 1.776 against and 1910
for. majority of 566.
Robert Hellmich, who is cycling
from New York to Germany. reached
San Francisco last week, He started
July 14th and expects to be in Berlin
next August to win the wager.
Two new steel firenoats are being
Duilt for San Francisco. to have seven
monitor outlets and twenty three and
one-half-inch hose outlets on each boat.
Each will be able to throw 5000 gall
Ions of water minute
Experts appointed by the attorney
general to investigate shortage of
$4,000 in the San Francisco city
treasury have reported that the total
amount of the shortage is 100000. of
which $4,000 belonged to the state.
Mrs. Lillian NJ n. Stevens was re-
elected president of the national w. c.
t. U. at Denver October 27th. Mrs.
Frances Pride Parks was elected cor
responding secretary and Mr.. e. p.
Hutchinson, treasurer. All the other
officers were reelected.
The United States Circuit Court at
st. Louis refused to issue an injunc-
ton restraining the Interstate Com
merce Commission from putting into
effect an order reducing rates on cat
tie shipments from the southwest ter
ritory to Chicago, Kansas City, st.
Louis and other points
1t is reported at Tacoma Wash, that
an enormous whale in the west pass
age of the Sound upset rowboat in
which there were three duck hunters
and all were drowned. 1t is said the
men began firing with shotguns upon
| the mammal when it rose to blow,
and that the maddened leviathan at
tackled their boat.
There have been so many incendiary
fires of late in and around Baker City,
| Oregon, that the people are at last
aroused, and the mayor has issued the
following order: .ATo the People of
Baker City: Believing that the many
recent fires are of incendiary origin.
any and all officers and good citizens
are hereby instructed to shoot on the
spot any person caught setting fire to
| any DulluluS.
There is great excitement in the sur
rounding section over big strike of
| petroleum in the Salt creek fields,
forty-five miles northwest of Casper,
Wyo., where the English syndicate
| penetrated the second oil sand at a
| depth of about 1000 feet, striking a
| gusher. Heretofore only lubricating
oil has been found In this district, but
there are upwards of a dozen flowing
wells of that, which penetrate only the
| first oil sand.
A monument to Gen. Benjamin Har-
rison was unveiled at Indianapolis Oc-
tober 27th, Vice President Fairbanks,
president of the General Harrison Me-
mortal Association, presenting the
monument to the people in brief ad-
dress. Little Elizabeth Harrison
pulled the cord unveiling the statue of
the soldier President whose last pic
ture was taken with her in his arms.
On the stand were the distinguished
guests. The family party included Mrs
Harrison and daughter and Russell b.
Harrison; three members of General
Harrison's sabnet, John w. Noble of
st. Louis, John W. Foster of Washing
ton and Mrs. Foster and w. H. H.
Miller of indianapolis. James Whit
comb Riley read poem which he had
written for the occasion, 1.-THE Tribute
of His Home"
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-29
DENVER MARKETS

Denver Union Stock Yards. Oct. 2s.
--&rood cattle were strong here up to
Friday of last week but on that day
liberal receipts and unfavorable re-
ports from eastern markets enabled
buyers TO take off a little on all but the
very best. The right good beef steers
ana cows and good dehorned feeding
steers are pretty close to steady with
a week ago but medium and common
stun is weak to quarter lower accord
ing to quality. Eastern markets are
quoting 25 to 40c decline on all grades.
Beef steers sold up to s4.65 with bulk
OF good killers at $500 to $3.50. med
ium TO fair kinds mostly at s3.65 TO
$3.95. bunch OF fancy grass cows
brought Si.40 the highest price paid
here for many weeks. Other good
COWS sold at $500 to $3.50. Demand
Tor feeders and stockers was strong
and the market active throughout.
Good to choice steers sold at $365 to
$4.2o, fair to good at s3.15 to $3.50
and plain rough steers down to $3.50
Feeding cows were in strong request
and right good ones held up well but
the plain thin stun is lower Bulk of
good feeding cows brought $2.25 to
$3.50 during the week.
Hog trade was slow at times owing
to demoraliZed markets east. Prices
were lower early in the week but most
of the loss was regained, bulk on Sat
urday selling at $40 to $3.50
Sheep trade was good all week and
prices fully steady here despite big
eastern declines, Nebraska. Kansas
and Colorado feeders are ready to buy
feeding sheep and lambs now and a
good many more could be used to ad-
vantage here. Receipts last week were
$4,000 and all sold in good season. A
string of $500 Idaho lambs sold to an
Illinois feeder at $3.50 freight paid.
Other feeding lambs brought s4.40 to
s4.75 freight paid. feeding ewes s2.75
to $500. F. P. r.. and feeding wethers
1856 freight paid. There is also a
strong demand for fat stuff here.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-29
Yuma Ticket Case.

Denver.-Reversing the decision of
the County Court of Yuma county. the
Supreme Court Tuesday ordered that
the Republican ticket nominated by
convention in that county replace a
ticket filed with County Clerk r. NJ
Greenshaw by petition. Following the
filing of a ticket by the regular county
convention. a ticket was filed by petit
tion and three nominees accepted. The
County Court commanded Clerk Green
shaw to throw out the convention
ticket. At the hearing it was shown
that the county convention nominated
its ticket ahead of the formulation of
the petition ticket and that through
the oversight OF the secretary of the
convention 1: was n filed for several
days.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-29
LOVES YOUNG DREAM COOLED.
Time Of Sentiment Evidently Long
Past with Husband.

A certain weli-known Bostonian has
been married long enough to have ac-
quired the average mans cynical atti-
tude in respect of the written express
sions of devotion INDUCED In before
marriage.
One day the Hubbite was going over
with his wife mass of useless papers
that had accumulated in the house,
hold. They unearthed several large
boxes full Of love letters. After =
hasty glance at them. the husband
said:
mo use keeping this Junk. sup
pose? Here 1t goes"
The wife was hurt. "oh. Clarence"
exclaimed she. how can you be so
brutal? Surely you don't want to de-
stroy your own love letters to me?"
We'll. keep 'em, II you want en-"
cheerfully assented the husband. but
honestly Helen, these seem too soft to
hle!"-Lippincott's.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-29
PARLIAMENT sToRMEp Hvs AN
OTHER MOB OF WOMEN DE-
MANDINo THE BALLOT.
CARRIED OUT BY FORCE
DEMONSTRATION RESULTS IN
MANY DRAMATIC AND CON-
IcAL SCENES.

London.-Suffrage disturbances
have driven the government to the I'M
usual course of temporarily closing
the strangers and ladies' galleries in
tho House OF Commons. This was an
nounced by the speaker in response
to question from Premier Asquith
and Mr.. Balfour, the leader of the op-
position. as Parliament was adjourn
ing Wednesday.
During the evening, while the house
was discussing the licensing bill, a
sensation was caused by the display of
placard AMI sudden shrill cries from
the ladies' gallery, demanding votes
for women, while simultaneously a
bundle of handbills fIuttered down
from the strangers gallery at the op-
posite end Of the chamber and man
shouted protests against injustice to
women"
Attendants hurried to the galleries
and the male offender was unceremon-
iously elected, but from the ladies'
gallery was heard a desperate strug-
gle. Two suffragettes had firmly
chained themselves to the grill and re-
sisted for a time all efforts at re-
moval.
The scene was watched with amaze
ment from the floor of the house. Fin
ally the suffragettes were dragged
from their posts. but only after por-
tions OF the grill were removed with
them.
The removal of the two militant suf-
fragettes presented comical scene
to those in the corridors. Both Of the
offenders were laughing heartily when
they we're escorted by posse of po
licemen, one of the officers carrying
that ortion of the grill to which the
women were chained. They were con
Quoted into committee room and
workmen were summoned to file OFF
the iron from the chairs. which were
securely padlocked around the wo
mems waists.
1t was found that the chains had
been carefully padded to prevent noise
and betrayal when the suffragettes en-
tered the ladies' gallery. The demon
stratlon had been planned beforehand
with great secrecy. One band was tc
demonstrate outside the building, an
other in the lobby of the house. and {
third in the gallery. The gallery con
tingent numbered fourteen, but 1t wai
attended by many passive sympathiz
ers.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-29

Hon. r. s. Tharin, Attorney at Law
and counsel for Antitrust League.
writes from Pennsylvania Ave-, N. W.,
Washington, ID. c., as follows:
Having used Peruna for catarrhal
disorders, l am able to testify to its
great remedial excellence and do not
hesitate to give 1t my emphatic endorse
ment and earnest recommendation to
all persons affected by that disorder. II
is also n tonic of great usefulness"
Mr.. Il. Barnecott, West Aylmer,
Ontario, Can, writes: Last winter I
was i'll with pneumonia after having Ia
grippe. took Peruna for two months.
when | became quite well. I nlso In
duced a young lady, who was all run
down and confined to the house TO take
Peruna, and after taking Pcrana for
three months she is able to follow her
trade of tailoring. can recommend
Peru1a for all such who are Ill and rc-
quire tonic"
Pe-ru-na Tablets.
Some people prefer to take tablets,
rather than to TAKE medicine in a fluid
form. Such people can obtain Peruna
tablets. which represent the solid me-
dicinal ingredients of Peruna. Each
tablet is equivalent to one average dose
of Peruna.