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News Is Confirmed

a message received here yesterday
Iv Alfred C. Skaife. local representa-
tiVe Of The company, confirmed the pre-
vious news from New York. Discussing
the matter Skaife said:
y have been here several months
Strengthening out the company's busi-
ness affairs. received Telegram to-
day 10 cease business until further no.
1lce."
President McCloskey of the Metro
poiitan surety company stated in New
York last night that he hoped the com.
pany would be able TO rehabilitate
itself with the assistance Of an assess
ment that viii be levied on the stock
holders next week.
Calhoun. MulIally, Ford and Abbott
each were indicted on Il counts in the
trolley bribery cases and furnished
sureties IN the name Of the Metropoli-
tan surety company for $4,000 in each
case. a total surety OF $4,000 for
each. or se5o.000 in all
The financial troubles Of William
Dingee have placed Eugene schmitz IN
q predicament similar TO the one that
now confronts Calhoun, Ford. MuIlally
and Abbott.
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tionsl museum. Mombassa will be
reached in April next year, but no de-
tailed itinerary beyond that place has
been made, except the general route to
Victoria Nyanza, and thence down the
the party will arrive about April 10.
The official statement follows:
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TELEPHONE KEARNY SO
SUNDAY. DECEMBER 6. 1sC
WEATHER CONDITIONS

YEsTTRDAY-clear: west wind: trace Of
rain; maximum tempera ture 5s minimum, so.
FORECAST FOR DoDAY-Fsir; light north
winds. Page 80
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-06
MURPHY WINCtS
AS BLAKE TELLS
OF JURY FIXING
Sordid Details OF Plot to Bribe
Ruef Taiesman Revealed
on Stand
Big Additional Sum Was Prom
ised Go Between If Jury
Stood II to |
Schlesinger Is Worsted During
Hearing in Sharp Repartee
With Langdon

e A. s. Blake, confessed jury fxer,
narrated in full detail yesterday in
Judge Murasky's court the story of
his shame, enmeshing in more than one
Illegal transaction Frank j. Murphy.
the former Ruef attorney, who is on
trial for attempted jury bribery. There
was noticeable trace of mental an
guish in Blake's face as he proceeded
with his story. Frank Murphy. the
indicted attorney, WINGED at each men
tion of his name and toyed nervously
with pencil stub as the discriminating
details of his attempts at jury bribery
were unfolded.
District Attorney Langdon occupied
the entire morning session in question
ing Blake. The story of Blake's alli-
ance with the defenders of the arch
CRATER in an attempt to defeat the
ends of justice came from him in al
most exact chronological order, and
the testimony in its entirety differed
in only a few minor respects from his
confession made in open court. When
such differences did occur it was be-
cause Blake went into further detail
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Guide Is on Ground

r. G. Cunningham, who is now en-
gagged in assembling the materials for
Mr.. Rooseveit's use, has been en-
ployed to act as guide and manager of
the caravan. NJ. Cunningham is also
an experienced collector of natural
history specimens. having made coliec-
tions for the British museum in Nor
way and Africa. He is an Englishnlan n
who has guided numerous hunting par
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Surety for Trolley Men

The Metropolitan surety company is
heavily involved in the bonding bust
ness in San Francisco. It has made
itself liable to the city in the sum Of
$3.50. o0o as the surety on the bonds Of
Calhoun, Muually. Ford and Abbott
and in addition to this enormous re-
sPonsibility the company IS said to
p have sustained serious loss through
the alleged mismanagement OF its
. agency here by the late Judson Brusie.
Added to these troubles the company.
through decision handed down by a
chicago court several days ago, was
. deprived Of se5.o00 Of It's capital
According to q statement by deputy
Superintendent Of Insurance Daniel E.
GORDON to Call correspondent in New
York last night, the report Of the Net
ropolitan surety company for September
shovel a surplus of only $4,000 The
company had a capital formerly OF
s50o 9oo but this was reduced to s25e,-
GEO. although the concern had been
writing an annual business Of several
million dollars.
The order Of the insurance depart
ment OF Kew York, issued yesterday,
was The result Of an investigation into
Tho affairs Of the company by experts,
but it is 10 he decided yet just what the
Impairment Of the concerns financial
affairs amounts TO. It is known, how
ever. that the company has been hit
hard
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Financial Troubles Said TO Have
Overtaken Metropolitan
Surety Company
Eastern Firm Liable to City for
S560,00O for Appearance of
Indicted Trolley Men
District Attorney May Take Ac-
ton TO Have Quartet Fur
nish New Security

2" HE liberty OF Patrick Calhoun,
Thornweu Mutually. TREY l.
Ford and william n Abbott
indicted Jointly with Abe Ruef
and ex-Mayor Eugene Schmisz for
5ribing Il supervisors in connection
with the United Railroads trolley
deal. IS threatened by troubles that
have overtsken the Metropolitan
surety company OF New York Word
was received here yesterday that the
. insurance department OF New York
state had ordered the bonding company
. TO. cease accepting any new business
which IS construed by many as indi-
eating that the company may have to
withdraw from the bonds OF the men
indicted as bribe givers in order to
reduce its Liabilities and conform more
closely to the insurance laws of New
York state
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Expected More Money

After brief review of the circum-
stances connected with his dealings
with Kelly. Murphy and Newburgh,
Blake threw new light upon the work
that was expected of him by his venal
employers He stated, much to the
surprise of District Attorney Langdon
as well as others, that he was to get
much more money if he succeeded in
having only one man stand out for ac-
ouittal. Blake. according to lis testi-
mony, would have received $1,000 more
from his employers in the event that
the jury stood IL to l for conviction
instead OF 10 to 2. 1t was considered
safer, Blake thought, to have only one
juror familiar with the illegal secrets
of the jury fixers.
He told how attorneys were hired for
his defense in a mysterious way and
by persons unknown to him
Murphy was more anxious that
should swear to the false affidavit in
order that he might defeat the plans
of the prosecution" said Blake. This
affidavit was made before Martin Stew
ems and in it / swore falsely, stating
that Kelly had solicited bribs. which
he did not do
Blake related conversations that had
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Assembly Vote Allowed

In conversation with the senator's and
deputies who are now here General
Simon, said that he would accept the
decision of the national assembly.
which had his permission to vote freely
on the matter of the president to sue
ceed Nord Alexis. if it were possible to
secure asauorum. Thjs declaration is
accepted generally as sincere. but Gen
eral Sinon's officers are urging him to
assume the Office himself and take con-
troll of the government
General Coicou is still a refugee in
the French legation and the people are
furious. The legation house is strongly
guarded by detachment of marines.
Nord Alexis. the deposed president.
accompanied by the members OF his en-
tourage. left the French cruiser Du-
guay-Trouin today and transferred TO
the German steamer Sarnla. This vessel
will take him to Kingston. Jamaica
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GRAFT

Surety company reported to be in financial
difficulties and Calhoun, Ford, Abbott and otii-
ers may be remanded TO Jail. Page IL
T. A. S. Blake tells tale OF attempt at jury
fixing and indicted attorney winces plot is
revealed. Page IL
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-06
Firmin Seeks Election

I SAN JUAN. P. r., Dec. 5.-General
Firmin arrived here today on the HAM
burg American steamer Virginia from
St Thomas. He has with him so fol-
lowers and Is bound for Port au Prince.
He declared that he will succeed Nord
Alexis as president. The Virginia win
sail for Kingston. Jamaica, tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-06
SPORTS
MARINE

Surver steamer Explorer finds only deep water
where Mongolia found shosl and tomorrow viii
begin search for shallow water reported by the
Alameda Page 30
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Corroborative Testimony

The defense intimated yesterday that
it would seek to impeach the credibil-
ity of the witness and attempt to belit-
tie his confession. The prosecution will
not rely solely upon Blakes free con-
fession, but announced its intention OF
producing an abundance of corrobora-
tive testimony.
After the jury had been dismissed at
the noon hour. Schlesinger took occa-
sion to object to certain remarks made
by Langdon in the district attorneys
opening statement to the jury. The
lawyer for the defense declared that
references to what talesman Kelly had
said to Special Agent William J. Burns
made in the opening address, should be
stricken out by the court and the
courts action made known to the jury
Schlesinger objected to Langdon's quo
tation OF what Assistant District Attor-
ney sHeney had said about Murphy S
"brazen plot to brfbe a talesman,' but
as Heney's remarks had gone into the
court record in the Ruef trial they
could not be stricken out. Judge Mu-
rasky deferred ruling upon the ques-
tions until Tuesday morning.
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Repartee Is Pointed

1t was during an argument on these
issues that Schlesinger and Langdon
INDUCED in repartee. in which slurring
remarks cast by Schlesinger at the rep
resentative Of the people proved a
boomerang.
This man Blake should be across the
bay cracking rock for the state
shouted Schlesinger as he glanced
around the courtroom to discern the
effect of his remarks.
That may be so,D retorted Langdon
in fine sarcasm, but he will have com
pany, I am afraid. And all of that
company will not consist of higher
ups he concluded as he cast mean
ing look at Murphy.
Il am afraid that some of your close
friends will be serving time,' said
schlesinger, directing his remarks at
Langdon.
Your remarks do not stir me-" said
Langdon. I'VE have abandoned such
witnesses as have proved to be of poor
character and they are at the mercy
of the courts. We do not care to have
thugs and the like sneaking around to
assist ours case"
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Continued ON rsgc rs, Column
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Continued on Page IS, Column 8
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-06
EASTERN

Great cathedral In 81
600. not including furn
Senator Perkins to
either the naval or
after March 4.
Fruit packers score
disease TO the use
fruit.
Officers are elected
congress.
Barge and crew OF S
towbost escapes being q
Chief Constructor @
station at Pearl harbor
only.
Thirty millions OF Dor
greatly oTersubscribed.
President Roosevelt !
for African trip.
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COAST

New collier Prometbeus is launched at
island before thousands of spectators. Pa;
Petition to remove trustees of Lux esta
msltreatment Of incompetent son Of cattle
IS flied. Pal
Former vice president OF Nat c. Go
company asks dissolution and damages,
ing fraud. Pal
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FOREIGN

President FiguerOa Of Salvador tells
pressing Of revolt. p
General Antoine Simon welcomed with
5000 men az Port an Prince. p
sur Scfes riot in London meeting {
q from hail. p
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SUBURBAN

Stanford students produce clever coined
Encina hall Pas
Gamma Delta fraternity gives reception
dance to the members Of the Greek lette
ciety. Pag
Or. s. H. Wiliey. first president Of
university, and Dr.. II. ?. Williams hole
union in commemoration Of s.xtieth anniye
Of arrival. Pag
Francis J. Heney while regaining strengi
Kentfeld is carefully guarded. Pas
Theta Chi. oldest and largest high $
Greek letter society on coast, holds annual
rention in Berkeley. Pae
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-06

\ LIPPING majestica1ly from its
ways at the Mare Island navy
/ yard 20 the accompaniment OF
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-15
OWNER Of BUSTED
SHOW Is IN
THE Tolls
w. q. WHITE, ACCUSED OF DE.
FRAUDlNG HoTEL-TlPPED OFF
BY ACTORS WHOSE oups ARE
HELD BY 6oNlFAcE.

William y. White. erstwhile pro.
prietor Of the While Cosmopolitan
Amusement Co, which went broke"
In oxford. Mich. last May, was qr.
rested by PatrolmaH William Fisher.
Monday morning, at the Instance Of
Alfred Tegge. No. g. Washington
boulevard. and Ben Wilson, No. Pa
Second-ave., former members OF
Whites show troup. who pointed
White out 70 the officer on the street.
According to the young man. White
Is wanted in Oakland county ON q
charge OF defrauding hotel, ana the
police have wired the authoritica Of
the county for information.
Tegge and Wilson are sore" be-
cause their belongings were attached
when the show busted" Among the
things tied up are their winter over
coats and now that the summer Is al
most spent they are anxious to fortify
themselves against the chilling bree2es
that are due to swoop down soon. So
they tipped White of In the hope OF
forcing a settlement of the board bill
and getting back their clothes. Teggc
says he was the heavy" in the show,
which played repertoire
Mrs. White. wife of the Snowman,
called at police headquarters soon af-
ter his arrest TO intercede in his be.
half II he is wanted In Oakland
county. she is not aware of the fact,
she says. Mr.. and Mrs. White have
been living in Pittsburg, and only re-
Gently moved back TO Detroit, taking
up their residence at No. 264 Second
ave.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-15
RAILWAY MEN PICK
". D. MAHON FOR
CONGRESS-
EMPLOYEES NoN-PARTisAN CLUB
MAKES SELECTlONs-VAN ZlLE
FAVORED FOR PROSECUTOR
CHOICES FOR LEGISLATURE.

The Railway Employees Nou-Parti-
san Political club has prepared a slate
OF men TO be supported at the pri-
maries and election. The list includes
w. ID. Mahon (DemD for congress and
Philip +. Van Zile FOR prosecuting at
tOrney.
The senatorial choices are all Re-
publicans except in the Second dis
trict. They are, by districts, Chas. p.
ONeil or A r. Schreiter James p.
Murtaeh. George Lord. John \. An
hut and Geo. w. Coomer.
For representatives. the railway
employees are paying particular atten.
ton TO Guy Miller. Chas. w. Austin,
Robt. Y. Ogg. John w. Goodson. OAR
win II. Curtis and John Davidson. A
number OF others are mentioned as
being favorable to the measures de-
sired by the railway men, who are
especially anxious for a better fellow
servant law.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-15
Tremendous Growth of Gov
eminent Expenditures.

Militarlsm consequent upon i'm
perialism Is responsible for part OF
the increase in our expenditures. Our
army, as Mr.. Bryan points out is
more than twice as large as in 1896,
and the appropriations therefor are
more than three times as great as
they were eleven years ago In a
decade the expenses of the navy have
tripled. and the total annual appro-
priations are Sl2 100000 year greater
than in 1897.
The true principal is that we ought
10 provide adequately for defense, but
not for offense.
In our civil service. as we'll as in
our military service, the amount OF
our expenses has Increased. During
the administrations OF Cleveland and
Mckinley we had 10000 new Offices,
costing s6.000,000 in salaries. but un-
der Roosevelt, we have had 10000 new
Offices at an expense OF $4,000, 900 L
year-Iiouston Chronicle.
What is begun Is half done.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-15
FAINT CLUE
TO MuRDERERs

No clue has been secured yet by
the sheriff or prosecuting attorney as
to the slayers OF Emil De Clark, the
Gratiot farmer murdered last week
except the description of two men
who were seen near the scene OF tbs
murder before and after it occurred
One of these was middle-aged
man about feet inches tall and
dressed in gray with black hat. He
carried gun. while his companion, a
young man OF about the same size.
was dressed III checked suit, wore a
gray hat and carried a russell gun
case.
The description of the elder man
tallies with that OF Z man seen run.
ming into the woods after De Clark
was killed. The gun with which the
murder was committed was Il 12-gauge
shot gun. IL has been discovered that
the rope, which il was at first thought
had been brought 10 the spot to drag
the victim away by, is from the state
rife range and had been used 10 bind
up packages
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-15
CLAD IN POND LILIES,
HE WALKS FOR MILES

LA CROSSE. Wis. Sept. 14.-Clad
only in a pair Of old overalls and an
armful of pond lilies, VIM. Summers,
foreman in the Chicago. Milwaukee
& St Paul switching yards here,
walked nearly three miles before he
found his clothes, which he had left
In a box car.
Beside the switching tracks OF the
St. Paul road there are hundreds OF
pond lilies. Summers had no boat. but
this did not deter him. Dolting his
clothing he piled his buds neatly in q
box car on the siding. Wading about
the pond he gathered a double arm
full OF the sweet scented flowers.
Meanwhile switching engine had
backed up 10 the string of empties and
with Summers clothes puffed away
toward the city yards. The man ar
rayed himself in an old pair of over
alls which he picked up. and. shield
ing himself from the suns rays with
the pond lilies, hurried down the track
after the disappearing cars.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-15

advice, If you want to prosper In
this world you must go to bed with
the chickens"
"Yassir," answered Mr.. Pinkley
rs willin' to go TO bed VIII 'cm. But
he folks dat owns chickens ain SUI
ficiently trustful Washington Star.
A PuzzIer for Wifey.
Hubby. dear. what has climate to
do with politics."
why, nothing, my love"
Then what do they mean when
they talk about nominating by acclim-
alton ?"-Kansas City Times.
New York In 1000.
What's the excitement
oNe r there?
Citizen-Greatest discovery OF the
age. Workmen digging into the con.
crete and iron strata have just come
upon a vein of real dirt,"-Puck.
Fair All Round.
The Man new arrival at summer
hoteD--I suppose there's no prohibit
ton OF kissing at this resort?
The Maid (demurelyj No; merely
local option.-Puck.
An Annual Terror.
Ere long the man who rudely moves
Our wrath will genially appear,
And vow September often proves
The hottest month OF all the year.
Washington Star.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-15
US. DlSPENSATORl
Describes the Principal ln4redlcnti
Contained ln Pe-Suna. NJ

describes the Prtuctpds tukfeuscWC
Contained In Pe-ru-na.
Are we claiming too much for Perun
when we claim it to be an effective
remedy for chronic catarrh2 HaveW
abundant proof that Peruna IL In real
ity such a catarrh remedyl Let us set
what the United States Dispensatory
says of the principal ingredients o.
Peruna.
Take, for instance, the ingredient
hydrastis canadensis, or golden seal
The United States Dispensatory says
ofthis herbal remedy, that it is largely
employed in the treatment ofdepraved
mucous membranes, chronic rhinitia
nasal catarrh), atomic dyspepsia (ca'
tarrh OF the stomach), chronic intesti-
nal catarrh, catarrhal jaundice Tea.
tarrh of the liver, and in diseased
mucous membranes Of the pelvic
organs. 1t is also recommended for
the treatme2t of various forms Of dis.
eases peculiar to women.
Another ingredient of Peruna, cory.
dalis formosa, is classed in the United
States Dispensatory as tonic. So also
is cubebs classed as stomachic and a.
tonic for the mucous membranes.
Cedron seeds is another ingredient Of
Peruna, an excellent drug that has
been very largely overlooked by the
medical profession for the past fifty
years. The seeds are to be found in
very few drug stores The United
States Dispensatory says of the action
Of cedron that it is used as a bitter
tonic and in the treatment of dysen-
terry, and in intermittent diseases az q
substitute for quinine.
Oil of copaiba, another ingredient
of Peruna, is classed by the United
States Dispensatory as mild stimu.
liant and diuretic. Itacts on the stom.
ach and intestinal tract. It acts as q
stimulant on the genito.urinary MEM
branes. Useful in chronic cystitis,
chronic dysentery and diarrhea, and
some chronic diseases Of the liver and
kidneys.
Send to us for a free book of testi.
monials Of what the people think Of
Peruna as a catarrh remedy. The best
evidence is the testimony of those who
have tried it.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-15
Navy Cuts Widows WAGES.

NEW YORK. Sept 14.-Their
wages having been already reduced by
the competition of labor saving ma
chinery. the needlewomen in the
clothing factory In the New York navy
yard learn a further reduction of their
earnings is threatened. The woman
are widows and daughters of union
veterans and for 30 years have sewed
on by hand the white braid and stars
for all the iackics' uniforms, number
ing from 10000 10 10000 per month.
Last week the navy department or
dered reduction from 10 to 5 cents a
garment for the braiding.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-15
Did You Ever Hear This One?
The Natural Inference.

The Natural Inference.
for everything"
Yes, my child"
We'll, who was the god that ruled
over Kitchens"
Il don't remember but think II
was the great god Pan. San Fran
cisco Bulletin.
Nothing at All.
He declares that where he was
last week the mercury dropped to
zero one night" said Coakley.
That's nothing" replied Joakley.
'Eh, What's nothing?"
Zero. THE Catholic Standard
and Times.
Added Little Sulphur.
Doctor-"Did your husband follow
my directions. Did he take the medi-
cine left for him religiously?"
Patients Wife-"rm afraid not. doc
tor: he swore every time gave him
IA dose. Brooklyn Transcript.
Debuts.
'My Daughter" said Mrs. Newcush,
proudly, comes out tonight"
How straLge," cried Mrs. Kashier.
$50 does my husband How long was
your daughter in for may ask?'-
Cleveland Leader.
Companonship Barred.
Rastus," said the man who gives
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-15

INTEltDnbEA LINES.
WATCH US GROW.
Detroit United Interurban Lines.

Detroit United fnterurb1n Lines.
Time table subject TO change with.
FLINT LIMITEDs-Daily. s:i5 a. m.
and i:15 y. IN. ocals fo- Rochester,
Romeo, orion aad Oxford. =; IN. and
hourly THt until II p po m; For flint
For wysndotte aud Trenton-5:3o a.
M sea an and every 20 ml:;.- 10 sos
seT ey thsn % MIN o sS d 5Os p then
half. hourly 70 s:s5 D, m. then hourly
20 1855 D. m, but saturdays. service Is
half hourly TO 1885 D. m Sundays,
For Roys, osk. Birmingham anh
Pontin~-6:so a.. m. then half hourly
Sunday.
ror F.rrninrton, Worthwhile. Orchard
until ii .. m First car one hour later
ORarIp RAILWAY .ysrrN-Por.
sor J" Now sf' B r orc A,Pcnac M"Tin"
CITY ard Port Huron hourly y, T,1 a r,, 70
oca cars s'' run p,s Ai (" Mcrn To M NJ,
Clemens. hait hourly. $50 a m. 70 I
M and a. hGS Sdy. u T1o /, hdprTT e T,S NJ
n,pGrno,r: MONROE " ToIrpo
s sTHnT s,s LIVE Ry iisC LIN and
$50 =. m. locals for Hollywood New.
port. Monroe. and Toledo, hourly, e;9ee
A. m. 10 $50 p. m. also $50 nnd IL
DETFoIT. JACKSON & ,cTIIcAccc
s4J n. m. Locals. for Jackson, a.
m and every two hours until 2 r. m. !:
for Ann Arbor. n m md hourly until
II u m: for Saline $50 r.. m. and
evefy two hours until $3.50 r. m. also
10 n m: for Plymouth and Worthwhile,
1880 a. m. end every two hours until
$3.50 n. m. also II =. m.
fnterurbnn cars pass Waiting sta
ton corner OF Larned and Griswold-
SITS. last cars awaiting the closing OF
theaters.