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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1908-10-21
PROHIBITION.
For President and Vice President.
Chain and Watkins.


Elisha Kent Kane.
John Duff Gill.
John b. Heston,
Lewis l.. Eavenson.
Samuel X. FELTON,.
Irving Woods Huckins.
Roland NJ. Eavenson.
Jonas x. Schultz.
Daniel g. Hendricks.
Howard Leopold.
Daniel S. VonNeida.
VIM. ii. Richmond.
w. b. Bertels.
William H. Malerry.
John Peter Schneider.
Justus f. Warner.
James Mansel.
Franklin p. johnson.
Jermiah S. Yaukey.
Silas c. Swallow.
John l.. Edwards.
Cyrus S. Griest.
A. McAlpin.
Lewis Cdss Wick.
John o. Stoner
dilton S. Marquis.
Isaac Monderau.
George f. Kline.
". 9. Freeman.
Edwin j. Fithian.
James +. Knox.
Knox G. Hill.
Robert S. Glass.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1908-10-21
Baby Bonnets and Child's Hats,
25 and 80 Cents.

All left from last season, when they priced very
much more Some of the little Bearskn Bonnets and Hats now
marked to 25c 81 and more They soiled-thats ALL
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1908-10-21
SOCIALIST LABOR.
For President and Vice President.
Gilhaus and Munro.

Gilhaus and Munro.
Herman Spittal.
j. G. Gardner.
l.. NJ. Laepple.
John Drugmand
w. II. Thomas.
Thos. WELDING.
Amido Mori.
August Clever.
George Pearse.
Grant Hughes.
George Snyder.
otto Marowsky.
Chas. Rupp.
i. NJ. Barhydt.
j. \. Mcconnell.
Jas. a. Gray.
y. II. Grunagle.
Arthur Losey.
w. l. Marshall.
VIM. Peak.
Fred Uhl.
VIM. Cowan.
VIM. Crum.
+. Rowan.
VIM. Staley.
Peter Auiler
Ernest Hide brandt
James Clark.
VIM. Hughes.
Chas. \. New.
George Staley.
John Handlers.
Geo Ohls.
Chas. Burner.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-08
WANTS TO AID CREDITORS
Thaw Declares Bankruptcy Pc
tition Is to Prevent Injustice

POUGHKEEPSIE. N Y, Aug -
Harry X. Thaw, when interviewed in
fail regarding the bankruptcy pro-
ceedings instituted in Pittsburg, said
that he had already spent $500. 900 and
that there are additional claims
amounting to $500 600 more. His assets,
he said Included $4,000 cash Con-
tinuing, Thaw said:
1T is business necessity due to
the heavy expenses which 1 have been
under during a period of over two
years. Now / find additional bills and
claims. many Of them exaggerated To
pay these as they are presented would
entail the result that the creditors
would suffer. II is TO prevent exactly
such Injustice that the bankruptcy
laws were created and / consider that
by becoming bankrupt l insure Justice
TO all"
brouck. Harry K. Thaw must appear
before Referee Holmes FandeTwalfer
at 10 a. m Monday to be examined as
TO his Indebtedness to DR.. J. p. Wilson,
and in supplementary proceedings
brought against the doctor by Mrs.
Ella b Hayt. another creditor. The
papers were served today
Thaw was placed in the position of
having TO be at two places at the same
time. for Referee Schlosser of Fishkill
Landing has adjourned the bearing in
Thaw's suit 10 fix the value of DR..
Wilson's services as an expert to Mon
day at a m The proceeding be-
fore Vanderwaiter is to be in the su-
pervisors' room In Poughkeepsie, while
that before .Schlosser is at Flshkill, 16
miles away.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-08
TO OBSERVE
THE PROPERTIES
English Woman Says Vice Pres
ident Fairbanks Did Not
Conform to Etiquette

ST. LOUIS. Mo. Aug Vice Presi-
dent Fairbanks. according TO a promi-
nent English woman who has written
10 a friend in St Louis. made the
French and English Canadians furious
BY his failure TO observe the .proprie-
ties" at the ter-centennial festivities
at Quebec.
The vice president is accused OF
standing up in his carriage and max
ing speeches TO the crowd as he drove
along the street, of standing ahead OF
the host in the receiving line at the
garden party and with quarreling with
the mayor of the city. all of which, ac-
cording to reports. have not tended tC
Increase the friendly relations between
Canada and the United States.
The writer of the letter went from
England to Quebec 10 attend the cere-
monies On account OF her proninenc.
she was in a POSITION TO observe thu
vice presidents movements and there.
fore the effect they had on the English
and French Canadians
1t is said that Canadian officials man.
aged to keep Vice President Fairbanks
breaches of official etiquette out of ths
Canadian newspapers The French and
English Canadians, as q rule, are a
daggers' points on most questions, bu-
they seem TO be agreed that the vics
president assumed a position far be-
yond his official importance at the fes-
tivities. AS Fairbanks was generally
regarded as the official representative
of the United States, the odense is con-
Sioered ali the more serious
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-08
CONDITION OF CARDINAL
GIBBONS is IMPROVED
Arranges to Visit Vatican to
See Pope on Official
Business

ROME, Aug. Cardinal Gibbons.
who has been suffering for several days
with an intestinal trouble. was so
much better today that he was able to
get I'D. and he thinks that his condi-
ton on Saturday viii permit of his
going TO the Vatican to present to
Pope Plus the canons of the basilica
OF st. Maria in Trasteveri. over which
the American prelate holds the title
of archpriest. On August Is, assump-
ton day, Cardinal Gibbons viii pom
tificate in the basilica-
Many persons called today to inquire
concerning the health of his eminence,
and this afternoon Pope Plus sent
Signor Piccauinelli, master of the house
of the apostolic palace. to obtain in
formation as to the preiate's condition.
Signor Piccauinelli afterward said that
the cardinal told him he considered
himself entirely recovered.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-08
WELL KNOWN AT STANFORD
Miss Ludwig and Fitzgerald
Both Students There

Both Ethel Ludwig and F. F. Fits
gerald were well known 10 the stan
ford community while they were stu
dents OF the university Miss LudWlg.
who is a striking blonde. entered the
university In the fall Of 1895. coming
10 the coast from the University OF
Illinois and afhliating with the 1908
class. She left the university n the
spring OF 1907. remaining out Of college
a semester, but returned in January OF
this year and graduated IN Nay
Before returning 10 the coast from
Chicago Miss Ludwig telegraphed 20
learn whether the SEQ limit on women
students had been reached and. being
informed in the negative. she FASTENED
10 California II is now believed that
the presence Of Fitzgerald on the COAST
had much 10 do with her return. as
they were often seen together and
there were many rumors that their en-
gagement would be announced after
Miss Ludwigs graduation She was
prominent in many lines OF college ac-
tivity and took part IN student dra-
mates on several occasions
Fitzgerald was a well known student
in the physiology department OF ths
university and after his graduation be-
came an assistant instructor IN tha
Cooper medical college IN this city.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-08
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL


PITTSBURG, Aug. 7.-Alleging
that receiver for the property Of
Harry K. Thaw was necessary in or
der to prevent it being dissipated in
litigation over claims, many Of which
were declared unjust, voluntary pc
tition in bankruptcy was filed tonight
in the United States court by Attor-
ney Charles Morschauser of New
York, representing Thaw. In the peti-
ton Thaw stated that his assets were
Sl2S,o12.3s and his liabilities S453,-
1908.
1t has been learned that Thaw him
self prepared and wrote on his type
writer q statement OF his trial ex-
penses. from which it appears that D.
NJ Delmas was paid $4,000 Other at
torneys received the following amounts:
J. B. Gleason, $4,000 and $4,000 for ex-
penses; Hartridge and Peabody re-
ceived s5Z,1D0; Dan OReilly, $1,000;
Mark W. Littleton, for fees and ex-
penses, $4,000; Franklin Bartlett,
$1,000 Thaw also itemizes amounts
paid 10 alienists, doctors, experts, de-
1ectives. etc.
Thaw stated that he was confined
in jail in Dutehess county, n Y. and
was likely TO be there for some time.
He said some of his creditors have
commenced suits against him and
others were contemplating similar ac-
tion. He was unable, he said. to give
the litigation his attention owing 10
the confinement
The petition shows that loans
amounting TO $191.5o0 from his mother.
Mrs William Thaw, are not disputed.
The disputed claims are stated above.
being those of lawyers and doctors.
Roger O'Meara, a well known Pitts
burg detective and personal friend OF
the Thaw family, was appointed as re-
ceiver His bond was placed at 5000, goo,
and John Newell and James w Piatt-
two prominent businessmen OF this
city. became security for OMeara-
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-08
ABDUCTED
ON EVE OF
WEDDING
Mother Carries Screaming Girl
Away in Automobile at
Midnight
San Franciscan, Deprived OF
Bride, Pursues AbductOrs
to Chicago
Had Consent to Marry Pretty
Stanford Graduate, but Mind
of Parent Changes
DR.. Fitzgerald Wants Fiancee
and Engages Detectives
to Find Her
spEcIAL pIspArcH 70 lee 49,

CHICAGO. Aug. Miss Ethel
Ludwig, graduate OF the Leland
Stanford university, was abducted
from her home at Morris, Ill, last
night on the eve of her wedding to
DR.. F. F. Fitzgerald, chemist for the
Northern Pacific and former professor
Of chemistry al Cooper institute in
San Francisco.
The wedding had been set for to-
day, but at last midnight the girl, who
is of legal age. was forcibly placed in
an automobile by her mother, Mrs.
Otto Ludwig. and her uncle. Attorney
Charles Readon. The young woman
struggled desperately and her screams
could be heard all over town. Before
she was finally placed in the automo-
bile her mother held a handkerchief
saturated with some fluid over the
girls face. She collapsed on the side
walk and was then placed in the aut0
and driven out OF town 10 Chicago
Dr. FitzgsraId met Miss Ludwig a.
year ago when she was a student at
stanford At that time Mrs Otto Lud-
wig lived with her husband and family
at Palo Alto. Cal. where. IL is UNDER
stood. Ludwig still lives. After the
girls graduation Mrs Ludwig brought
her TO their former home in Morris
Three weeks ago while on his way to
visit his mother at Pittsburg. Pa. Dr.
Fitzgerald stopped OF at Morris and
succeeded in obtaining Mrs Ludwig ;
consent to his marriage with her
daughter. The wedding was fixed for
today.
Dr. Fitzgerald arrived at Morris yes
terday to prepare for the wedding Hs
was met at the train by the girls aunt.
who advised the young San Francisco
doctor to leave town by the next train.
saying Mrs Ludwig had changed her
mind and would oppose the wedding
The doctor refused 10 leave and insisted
on seeing Miss Ludwig He was denied
admission to the Ludwig home The
girl had been locked in her room and
closely guarded by her mother and
other relatives. Her abduction fol-
lowed as already described
DR.. Fitzgerald traced the abducted
girl TO Chicago, but on arriving here
lost the trail He has employed the
Pinkerton detective agency IN assisting <
him TO find her. His mother and sister
were on their way from Pittsburg 10
attend the wedding, but were stopped
by telegraph.
Mrs Ludwig, il is understood. recent
" inherited a fortune from the estate
OF her father and this fact. II is be-
neved. led her 10 form more ambitious
plans for her daughters future than a
marriage with a young college pro-
fessor.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-08
MAN DIES ON DESERT.
FAMILY LEFT HELPLESS
Leaves Wife and Children While
He Takes Animals Ahead
for Water

IMPERIAL, Aug Word reached
the coroner about noon today OF des-
ert tragedy enacted Thursday morning
on the desert near Coyote wells -
miles southeast OF here A man and his
wife and two children were bound from
this valley to the mountains OF San
Diego county for the summer They
were driving two horses. which became
from the wells. The man led the horses
Forward 10 the wells leaving his family
To await his return After drinking,
the man started back with the horses
bs,f had made little progress when one
of the animals fell dead Proceedins
with the other. he got within quartes
81 a mile Of the wagon when the mar
himself fell dead
| The small son went TO hunt for his
father and found the body The family
made their way 10 the wells and ara
safe. A messenger. who brought tns
news OF the tragedy today. failed e
learn the name or the. lamily
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-08
FIRES THREATEN
CALAv[RAS TREES
Famous Grove and Hotel in
Great Danger of Destruc-
tion by Flames

STOCKTON. Aug. Z Forest fires
which have been raging in Stanislaus
county for some time are threat
ening the Calaveras big trees and
the famous hotel located in that wooded
wonder is in great danger Of total de-
struction. Hundreds OF men are en-
gagged in fighting the rapidly devas-
tating flames. and so imminent has be-
come the danger that the women and
children have been removed to place
Of safety
Reports received late this afternoon
are TO the effect that the Utica mine
f1ume, located near Angels Camp, met
with partial loss The fire is raging
fiercely across the Tuolumne river north
of Grove1and. and has already burned
over hundreds Of acres OF the finest
timber lands IN the west The early
dry season has made the ground as dry
as powder and the fire is making rapid
strides The flames have already
jumped several small streams and the
rangers are battling hard with the
blaze.
The Union construction company,
which has fiume feet high, 8 feet
across and about 1s miles long, con-
tanning several million feet of lumber
as yet has not been endangered, and
the probabilities are that the property
of the company Is safe against the rap
idly approaching fire. In some quarters
however, grave fears are entertained
lest that property be destroyed, in the
event of which great loss would result
TO Angels Camp. as that section de-
pends upon the fiume for its water. In
the path OF the fire many sheep and
cattle have been incinerated and much
men
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-08
DEVIL INCARNATEn FITS
WIFE'S CASE, SAYS NOEL
His Affidavit Read and AIimony
Hearing Reaches Con-
cIuSiou

SANTA CRUZ. Aug. The evidence
pro and con In the hearing Of Mrs.
Noel's petition for $1,000 per month ALI
mony and $4,000 for attorney fees has
been concluded before Judge L. F.
Smith and a decision is now being
awaited in this most interesting and
sensational case.
The final windup came when Attorney
McPike for Theophilus Noel read the
millionaire medicine mans affidavit IA
answer TO the present suit of his wife
IF ever called her the devil in
carnate." writes Noel cit was because
IL sounded well and any how. 1 know OF
nothing more appropriate to character
ize her nagging, fault finding and re-
proachful conduct toward me- Attor-
ney D n Delmas argued strongly FOR
his client, Theophilus Noel
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-08
EIGHT LOSE LIVES IN
BURNING OF STEAMER
The Premier Is Stripped to
Waters Edge by Fire in
Lake Winnipep

ST. PAUL. Mimi, Aug. IA special
to the Pioneer Press from Winnipeg,
Man. says:
The steamer Premier. Captain Ste
vens, was burned TO the waters edge
at Warmers landing, the northern ter
minus OF Lake Winnipeg, on Thursday
morning. Six passengers and two OF
ths crew lost their Iyes-
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-08
JUGGLING WITH
THE ESTATE OF
M'LAUGHLIk
Judge Smith Acts on Charges
Against Administrator
S. N. Rucker
Sets Aside Sale of Personal
Property on Showing
Made in Court
First Blood for Miss Busteede
in Fight to Recover $4,000
Loaned to Major
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO The CALL

SANTA CRUZ, Aug. Judge L.
F. Smith dramatically sustained Miss
Anna Busteede's objections to the con-
firmation of the sale of personal prop
erty of the estate of Major Frank Nc
Laughlin today, rendering an opinion
during the hearing. After the motion
for confirmation of the sale Attorney
Frank H Gould, for Miss Busteede.
objected, saying that the personal
property had been sold at one-haE
the appraised value; that larger reve-
nues could have been realized, and
to be produced in court and were met
by a refusal He said that they had
a man who desired 10 bid and were not
even allowed an inspection of the
5ewelry.
Judge Smith, moved by these state
ments and without awaiting a further
hearing, said: We will stop it right
here. This sale will not be confirmed.
1 will not allow any such practice in
this court We will not have any
scandal during this case. I have heard
more scandal in connection with this
case already than with all probate
cases before this court. It will have 10
be readvertised and offered for sale
JUGGLING WITH PROPERTY
Attorney Gould cited instances where
property OF the three Mclaughlin,
estates apparently had been juggied,
and believed the court should suspend
further action by Administrator s N
Rucker until he withdrew from two OF
the estates. He showed that wine left
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-08
BOULDERS PUT ON TRACK
TO WRECK N. p. TRAIN
North Coast Limited Escapes
Disaster by Accidental
Discovery of Rocks

BUTTE. Aug IAN attempt was
made Wednesday night TO wreck the
north coast limited train on the North
ern Pacific near Bluebird a few h1ln-
dred yards west of the spot at which
the Burlington passenger train was
dynamited last spring. when three per-
sons were killed Only the accidental
discovery of two huge bouiders. which
were wedged between the rails. pre-
vented catastrophe There is no clew
10 the perpetrators The report did not
become public until today.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-08
DoCToR SUES FOR FEEs

FISHKILL LANDING. n. Y. Aug t.
For the second time the hearing of the
suit brought against Harry K Thaw
by DR. John p Wilson for services as
an expert witness in Thaw's behalf was
postponed today because Thaw's law
yer. Charles Morschauser, sent word
that he would be unable TO come on
account of important business. The
case was put over until next Monday.
Thaw paid all the expenses of the trip
and those of his two keepers.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-08
MARauIs pI RupIN1 dies

ROME. Aug. The MARQUIS Iii
Rudini. who at various times had held
the positions Of premier. minister OF
the interior and minister Of foreign af-
fairs. died here today OF cancer of the
liver. he was in his sixty-ninth year.
The marquis had been member Of the
Italian chamber OF deputies since 1858.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-08
GRAFT

M Harrimsn's nebulosity. Page o
a republic Of pigs Page
GRAFT
sam NeEburgh. attorney for Abe Rnef in
Furey bribery case. calls Francis J. He1ey TO
witness stand for the purpose OF asking insult
ing questions and receives sharp rebuke from
yudre Csbsniss. Page IA
Burns contempt proceedings. hstched hy Ach
in attempt 70 discredit graft prosecution. near
sbortiFe end. Page IA
POLITICS
Sydney Van wyck gives democratic Office
holders living in the fortieth district an
uneasy tine Page
Railroads refuse reduced rates TO Bryan
notification committee. Page
President Roosevelt issues statement denying
that Taft dismissed negro troops at Browns
vile. Page
sam Sho-tridge hurls sd5ectires st Lincoln
Roosevelt league in his advocacy Of EDDIE,
Wolfe. Page
CITY
Indignitiss inflicted by policemen in China
town and petty tyranny cause six companies and
Chinese chamber OF commerce 70 prepare 10 pre-
fer charges against Chief Biggy- Page 4
Patrick Calhoun defends right Of United Rail-
answer 70 Mayor Tsylor's open letter. Page
E b. Hartman spends busy day at Offices
of Southern Pacific and leaves in evening
for klamath. Page IA
Bishop Edwin n. Hughes arrives in The city
70 succeed Bishop Hamilton Of the Methodist
Episcopal church. Page IA
Charles Ram Kennedy, author Of The SerF-
ant IN the House" and Richard NJ. Hotaling.
who received sI4 rebate for his views on the
play. are meet al Bohemian grove Page II
Real estate men predict an era Of great pros
pe-ity in san Francisco and vicinity and say
that August promises 10 be banner
month Page 3
Fugitires from Guatemala issue circular 10
discredit pan-Ameriesn medical congress hy
showing % bloody methods Of cabrera's right
hand doctor. Page Il
Labor council appoints committee to interview
candidates for superior iudgeships in the interest
OF securing more prompt trials in personal IN
jury cases Page 9
ExPolice Commissioner Reagan granted order
reviewing act q civil service commission Ia
making appointment 10 position 10 which be be
lieves be is entitled. Page 3
Receiver submits plsn By which depositors in
Market street bank can secure lots in Burlingsme
terrace Page 5
Broker Fred Dorr, brought from Los Angeles
snd charged with enbezzlement. says his arrest
IS part OF attempt 70 blsckmsn him into favor
ing certain creditors Page 8
Two military fugitives hiding in brush On
Angel island. surrender TO soldiers. Page 5
General Funston winds Up sr2irs OF the de-
psrtment and viii leave for his new post in the
east Monday. Page 5
Brother Of Robert W. Chambers. and model
for his latest hero. Gsrret HsmIl. Is visiting
city Page {
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-08

by Major Mclaughlin to the Elks had
been listed in the daughters estate.
Rucker emphatically said that he
knew more of the Mclaughlin family
affairs than any person living and when
he made the inventory he knew what
he was about
This is first victory for Miss Bus
teede in her efforts to recover as much
az possible of the $4,000 said to have
been borrowed from her by Mclaughlin.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-08
INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
TELEPHONE KEARSY Sc
SATURDAY. AUGUST 8. 1908
WEATHER CONDITIONS
NEWS TO-DAY

YESTERDAY-Clesr; west wind; maximum
temperst st1re. 6z- minimum. 80.
FORECAST FOR T0DAY-Fair. with fog in
morning: light west wind, increasing in the
afternoon Page Is
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-08
BANKRUPTCY IS
THAW'S SPlEA TO
DEFEAT CLAIMS
Voluntary Petition Declares
Prisoner Wants Receiver to
Dispute Lawyers Bills
His Liabilities Are Estimated at
S453,l4O, While Assets
Amount TO Sl2S,Ol2
Pittsburg Detective and Friend
of Family Is Given Dispo-
sition of Estate

PITsPSBURG, Aug. s-Among
the claims against Harry Il.
Thaw's estate. which the prisoner
disputed. are the following:
John n. Gleason, New York,
SS0.Oo0.
Hartridge & Peabody, New York,
100000.
J. J. Graham. Newburgh, n. Y,
S2.954.
DIR. Hammond, New York. $1,000.
DIR. Wagner, Binghamfon, n. ",
5000.
DIR. Jelliffe, New York, S5.245.
DIR. Jones, Morristown. n. j.,
$4,000.
Martin LIttIeton, New York,
$S,055.
DIR. Hamilton, New York,
$4,000.
DR.. Dana, New York, $1,000.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-08
EDITORIAL

Mr.. Calhoun answers himself.
Mr.. Hsrriman's nebuloSity.
a republic OF pigs"
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-08
SUBURBAN

Alexander Moore. negro wss rescued by the
police from sn angry mob, who were intent ou
lynching him Page 4
Miss MaybeIe Watson. heroine Of i'll fatel
steamer Columbia, chosen candidate for Berkeley
in contest for carnival queen. Page 4
Miss Elizabeth Lynch, deserted By he,
lover. attempts suicide IN snd mud
Of bar. Page 4
Chris Moren. horse trainer. was thrown from
his cart and instantly killed by a kick from
snimal's hOof. Page 4
Western Pscisc tracks enter Oakland from
Fruitvsle and work is directed toward the
esrus-r Page 4
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-08
EASTERN

Miss Ethel Ludwfg abducted By mother oE
eve OF marriage 10 DR.. =. F. fitzgerald. formerly
Of fhis city Page
Harry 4. IhsE nles voluntary petition II
Bankruptcy, alleging dispute with lawyers and
doctors Page
Prominent English woman says Vice President
Fairbanks did not observe .-proprieties" on hii
Canadian visit Page
Courentfon Of state and national officials de
clare good foods need no preserFatiFe, but adult
Grants conceal inferior products. Page
Captain Bakdwin mskes a successful prelim
sr.-r ssrh- IN srmy dsrsgfble balloon PAGE
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-08
COAST

Judge smith sustsins Miss Busteede's objec
ton TO the confirmation OF sale OF persona
property Of the estate Of Frank Mclaughlin
upon proof OF juggling with property. Page
Forest fires thresfen the destruction OF famoa
Celsye-ss big tree grove Page
Mining engineer says Peter Cisudisnes an
Greek companion are csmped in old Nevada mil
and prepared 70 resist capture. Page