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The San Francisco call., 1908-08-18
APPEAL TO THE EDITORS
Democrats and Independents
Asked to Solicit contributions

CHICAGO, Aug. 17.-Editors of every
democratic and independent newspaper
throughout the United States will be
appealed to by the democratic national
committee to start subscriptions to the
democratic fund in their newspapers.
This plan, which was made known to-
night by Colonel Moses c. Wetmore,
chairman of the finance committee, is
distinct from the effort already inaugu-
rated by the national committee to OBJ
tain money through financial represen-
tatives under the direction of national
committeeman in each of the states of
the country. Colonel Wetmore said:
We are going to get the money to run this
campaign, make mistake about that The
republicans know where to get theirs no matter
what contributions that they may have to turn
back TO comply with the law. Every source that
We can find viii be tapped and the results of our
efforts so far are fairly encouraging. The finance
committee started today to send appeals
10 editors of all democratic and independent
newspapers to start subscription lists and to
every contributor the national committee will
send an aeknowle ledgment a souvenir of the
campaign. The appeal is signed by Chairman
Mack. Governor Haskell, treasurer OF the COM
mittee, and myself.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-18
SCHURMAN IS FOR HUGHES
President of Cornell Tells Why
Governor Should Be Kept

NEW YORK, Aug. I7.-In reply to
newspaper comment and inquiries
about his attitude toward the republi-
can nomination for governor, in con-
nection with which his name has been
mentioned, President Jacob Schurman
Of Cornell university furnished a state
ment today in which he says:
IN my judgment, there is only one
man for the republican party to nomi-
nate for governor this year, and that
man is Charles Z. Hughes"
After reviewing Governor Hughes
administration, President Schurman al
ludes 10 the opposition TO his renomi-
nation on the part Of certain leaders in
the state. and says
II they are ssgacious politicians they will
consider not their own injured feelings but the
character Of the political forces by which the
results Of the elections are 10 be determined.
So doing they viii perceive that TO reject Gov
ernor Hughes IN favor Of any other person what
ever would be 10 repudiate the reform policies
TO which the republican party, not only in New
York state, but thanks 10 President Roosevelt
throughout the union. is today committed: and
this great betrayal would provoke resentment
and Indigestion that might easily cause Mr.
Tan the loss Of the electoral vote Of New York
10 say nothing Of its effects on the doubtful
states in which republicans are vigorously doing
reform and opposing reaction.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-18
POLICEMAN'S ROMANCE
is RUDELY SHATTERED
Deciding House and Lot to
Daughter by Former Marriage
Ends New NuptiaI Joy

STOCKTON, Aug. 17.-Gloomy to the
extreme is Police officer Jack Gayou Of
this city. Some time ago he met and
became enAmored of a fair widow,
Mrs. Nettie Terrell. who conducted a
lodging house on his beat. Many were
the talks between them and just about
the time the officer was prepared TO
ask the fair one to become his wife she
accepted employment in Sacramento as
house keeper for A. l. Pence. Her
only duties were to care for his six
children.
In a few weeks the Sacramento man
became quite attentive to the widow
and so ardent were his wooings that
she sent for the Stockton officer in Or
der to give hint to the father of the
six little ones that her heart was else
where.
Upon the arrival of the officer a love
scene was enacted and the following
day both quietly disappeared from the
Pence home and hastened to Marysville,
where they were wed. All went well
for few days until the officer made
known to his wife that he had decided
to his daughter by a former marriage
his Stockton property consisting of a
house and lot.
No sooner had the words died on the
officers lips than a quarrel ensued and
when the officer awoke the following
morning he discovered that he was
alone. 1t is reported that the bride is
again at the home of Pence caring for
the six motherless ones.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-18
SKIN CLEARED
BY Simple Change In Food

1t has been said by a physician that
most diseases are the result of indiges-
tion.
There's undoubtedly much truth in
the statement, even to the cause of
many unsightly eruptions, which many
suppose can be removed by applying
some remedy on the outside.
BY changing her food Kan. girl
was relieved of an eczema which was a
great annoyance to her. She writes:
For five months 1 was suffering
with an eruption on my face and hands
which our doctor called eczema and
which caused me a great deal of in
convenience. The suffering was almost
unbearable
THE medicine I took only gave me
temporary relief. One day I happened
to read somewhere that eczema was
caused by Indigestion. Then read that
many persons had been relieved of in
digestion by eating Grape-Nuts.
"I decided to try 1t. liked the taste
of the food and was particularly
pleased to notice that my digestion was
improving and that the eruption was
disappearing as If by magic. 1 had at
last found, in this great food, some
thing that reached my trouble.
when I find a victim of this annie
tion remember my own former surfer
ing and advise trial of Grape Nuts
food instead of medicines" There's
Reason
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Creek. Mich. Read The Road to Well
ville," in pkgs.
Ever read the above Ietters new.
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true and full of human.
interest !
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-18
TAFT is READY TO
MEET ALL ISSUES
Republican Candidate Says He
Will Discuss All Subjects
That May Arise
Doctors of Country for the
Judge Because of His Record
in Panama and Islands

HOT SPRINGS, Va, Aug. 17.-Dis-
cussing today the character of speeches
he is 10 make during the campaign,
Judge Taft said he believed he had
placed himself on record in the speeches
ne had already made on every ques-
lion likely TO become important in the
campaign
But" he added. that will not, I
take it. preclude me from taking up
any subject and charging upon it in
the speeches 1 shall make to the Vari-
Gus delegates who may come TO Gin
clnnad during the campaign. My sub
9ects VIII be chosen with particular
reference 10 the interest and character
OF the particular delegation to whom 4
shall speak In this way it is possible
that / shall review many of the i'm
portant and minor issues, but i have
laid out no set plan for taking up in
any particular order any question or
set Of questions
Tafts speech TO be delivered to the
Nirginians here Friday has taken UP
his attention for considerable time
Dr. c. A L. Reed Of Cincinnati, who
Is candidate for the United States
senate and a personal friend of Taft,
came here today on business of a per
sonal nature with the candidate. Be
fore leaving DR.. Reed expressed the
belief that a great majority OF the phy
alclans OF the country Favored the can
oldacy OF Taft The record of Taft in
! the Philippines and in Panama, so far
as the medical profession is concerned,
Dr. Reed said, was the cause of this
feeling Of friendliness.
There was a conference today be-
tween John Hays Hammond and Her
bert NJ Myers, a Columbus, O., attorney,
who is president OF the Ohio republic
an college league. which is affiliated
with the national republican college
league.
A general plan of cooperation was
discussed. 1t is our intention" said
Myers, Ito organize republican clubs
IN every college and university in the
country. We expect 10 reach $4,000
first voters in the course of the cam
paign."
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-18
WILL TRY NEW PLAN
All League Club Members to
Have Voice in Nominations

All the members of the Lincoln
Roosevelt club and of the independent
republican club of the thirty ninth dis
trict will have say in the choice of
an assemblyman for the district. They
will also have an opportunity to ex-
press their preference in the matter of
nominees for the judiciary.
Return postal cards have been sent
to all the 1880 members of the two
clubs with directions to name their
choice for the assembly and for the ju-
dietary. When the postals have been
returned, the delegation which will
represent the thirty-ninth in the local
convention will be guided as far as
possible by the choice of the majority
of the club members.
This application of the direct primary
idea was decided upon at a meeting
of the delegation which was held for
the purpose of effecting organization
Joseph Z. Cutten was chosen chairman
and Robert l.. Roberts secretary.
Edwin T. McMurray has been men,
toned as possible candidate for the
assembly in the thirty-ninth, but de-
clares that he is not in the race and
would not accept the nomination.
Harry Bocchio, secretary of the anti
McNab democratic club, says that he
will get the democratic nomination in
the thirty-ninth and promises the re-
publican nominee hot fight.
POSTMASTER APPoINTED-washing D
c., Aug. 1.-THE president today appointed
Lorence A. Rockwell postmaster at Compton
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-18
BRYAN DENIES
SELLING TO KERR
Declares Campaign Bargain Was
Not Made to Defeat
Colonel Guffey
Visitors TO Nebraskan'S Home
Are Startled by a Large
BIacksnake

LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 1.-THE most
important happening at Fairview to-
day was the emphatic denial given by
William J. Bryan to story printed in
Pittsburg this morning that he had
sold out" to the Kerr wing of the
Pennsylvania faction in order to ac-
complish the defeat of Colonel James
NJ Guffey for national committeeman
The price alleged to figure in the trans
action was 100000 as a campaign con-
tribution. The charge is said to have
been made that Bryan made good
but that Kerr and his supporters had
not come forward with the money.
Bryan declared that he had never
heard Of the offer or agreement, and
he suggested that the proper persons
TO consult were the members of the
committee on credentials which de-
cided the Pennsylvania contest.
Bryan would not permit himself to
be drawn into a further discussion with
James ". Van Cleave, president of the
manufacturers association, who came
out in the press today with further
reasons why businessmen should not
support the ticket. This decision was
based on the fact that Van Cleave had
failed to defend his former contentious,
but instead had shifted the discussion
TO other questions.
Not many visitors went TO the Bryan
home today. Some of those who did
call, however, We're given an experience
not anticipated. A large blacksnake
for a time had everything his own way
and made things very uncomfortable.
He made several pilgrimages across the
road leading to the house, always as
some one was coming down the walk,
with the result that he carried terror in
his wake. A searching party armed
with canes and clubs sailed forth
through the alfalfa patch in front of
the Bryan home, bent on destroying the
reptile, but he eluded his pursuers, and
now a problem of great moment is be-
ing worked ont
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-18
UTICA WILL CELEBRATE
Republicans Ready for Notifica-
ton of Sherman Today

UTICA, n. Y. Aug. 1.-THE advance
guard Of visitors attracted TO Utica by
the notification ceremonies to be held
tomorrow at the home of James S.
Sherman, republican candidate for vice
president, began TO arrive today The
cftv is CAV with decorations.
Sherman's brief speech accepting the
nomination has been in the printers
hands for several days. Senator Bur-
rows of Michigan. chairman of the
ratification committee; Secretary Root
and DR.. Etryker. president of Hamilton
college where Sherman was graduated,
are expected to make brief addresses
sherman will entertain the members
Of the notification committee and a few
y Invited guests at luncheon at his home
tomorrow and at dinner at the golf club
~ the evening. Parades in the morn
s1q athletic sports in the afternoon and
Electrical iiluminauons in the evening
re part Of the days program
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-18
GOV. HUGHES TO SPEAK
His Offer of Services in Cam
paign Is Accepted

NEW YORK, Aug 17.-Announce-
ment was made today by General Du-
mont. director of the speakers bureau
at the republican national headquar-
ters that Governor Hughes had Of
fered his services as speaker during
the campaign and that the offer had
been accepted
The governor will speak at the open
ing Of the Ohio campaign at Youngs-
town in September. He. viii undoubt-
e5ix- make Several speeches in western
Astafae before his return home. Sena-
, Tor BURROWS will speak in Vermont
The last week of the campaign. From
the eSnapaign in that state.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-18

Five peremptory challenges were
exercised by the defense and three BY
the prosecution during the trial yester-
day of James Treadwell. former treas
urer and director of the California safe
deposit and trust company. on charge
Of perjury. With but four men in the
box the jury panel was exhausted, and
Judge Conley ordered a special venire
of rs to be brought into court this
afternoon at o'clock, when the case
will proceed
Birds of a fraterna1 feather were
f1ocking together in department. II of
the superior court yesterday. That be-
came evident during the examination
of Edward Schultz, the last man ex-
amined for the day. Shultz stated that
he was a member OF the order OF Ma
tive Sons of the Golden West and had
met Lewis F. Byfngton, attorney for
Treadwell, in connection with the work
of the order.
II hope you have no prejudice against
the Native Sons OF the Golden West.''
his eye, 'for all Of the attorneys here
are native sons. the stenographer is a
native son, so are the clerk and the
bailiff and the court, too. You wouldn't
hold membership in that order against
any one?"
Nor would you hold it against the
defendant that he does not belong?
added Byington-
Shultz passed the fraternal examina-
tion easily and was accepted.
That filled the box and the peremp-
tory challenges were then exercised.
Cook first challenged George de Blois.
the ex-poIiceman. Thomas B. Dozier for
the defense. challenged Colonel A s.
Hubbard. secretary OF the California
historical society. Cook had Leon
Clayburgh, who objected TO immunity
contracts, removed, and Dozier OBJ
jected to Edward Bacon, a grocer. Cook
was satisfied for the time and Dozier
challenged o. H Oxendine, the Chero-
kee Indian. Cook challenged S. J. Kam-
niski, a barber of 963 Fillmore street.
and a democratic politician The de-
fense declared that Cook, by passing
his turn. forfeited his right to again
challenge, but Judge Conley ruled that
he might challenge
IN my experience before the bar
I've never heard OF such practice be-
fore,' objected Byington.
Perhaps. Mr.. ByingtOn," Judge Con-
ley suggested, there are lots OF which
you never heard before"
Later the judge generously instruct
ed the stenographer to omit his side
remarks.
Dozier concluded his challenging by
objecting to Oliver Christianson, a re-
tired mariner, and W. J. Hackmeier,
taxidermist. Charles Oberdeener. who
had been chosen to sit on the jury, had
been disqualified earlier in the day
through his not being on the assess
ment roll.
Among the jurors excused during the
day were G. E. Schooner, who had an
opinion OF the defendants guilt; Henry
Doscher and John TOpp, who also be-
lieved TreadweH guilty; j. T. Schemp,
F. Mccarthy, c.. W. Dahl and Henry
Taylor.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-18
THIEF CUTS WATCH FROM
SOCIETY WOMAN'S WRIST
Girl Is Suspected of Daring
Robbery at San AnseImo
Train Station

SAN ANSELMO, Aug. 17.-Mrs. Wal
lace Irwin Burns, society and club
woman of San Anselmo is mourning the
loss of valuable little gold watch
which was presumably cut from her
wrist by thief while she was leaving
the electric train at San Anselmo yes
terday.
Mrs. Burns had been visiting at
Larkspur and had taken one of the
afternoon trains back to San Anselmo.
Just before she left the car she looked
at the watch. With others she crowded
out OF the train at the station. When
she reached the platform Mrs. Burns
felt a slight twinge of pain on her
wrist. Thinking that she had been
pricked by a pin, she paid no atten-
ton until she was free of the crowd.
Then she looked and found a thin red
line where a knife had undoubtedly cut
into the skin. The watch, which was
held In leather bracelet, had van
ished.
II cannot imagine who took the
watch" said Mrs. Burns today, unless
it was young woman who was sit
ting across the aisle from me. l no.
ticed that she kept. glancing at me all
the way from Larkspur and she was
near me when I left the car"
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-18
Army and Navy Orders

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17.-Army or
ders: Captain William r. Smedberg
Jr., Fourteenth cavalry, assisted by
Veterinarian Richard B. Corcoran, First
field artillery, will make preliminary
and final inspection of horses to be
delivered at San Francisco, Winnie
mucca, Madeline, Montague and Doris.
Cal, and will make such journeys to
places named as may be necessary
Captain George d. Freeman Jr, Sec
ond infantry, will proceed to Camp
David s. Stanley, Murray Wash, and
Navy orders: Lieutenant Commander
L. A. Kaiser is detached from duty on
the Washington and will continue
treatment at Monire hospital, Seattle.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-18
DEBS COMING ON SPECIAL
Socialist Orators to Be Sent to
the Pacific Coast

CHICAGO, Aug. 1.-THE national
executive committee of the socialist
party met here today and made plans
for their campaign. 1t was decided to
send from this city August 81 a special
train to the Pacific coast carrying Eu-
gene V. Debs, the socialist party candi-
date for president, and several other
speakers, among them A A Simons.
It is planned to visit $50 cities between
here and the Pacific coast, after which
the special will return to this city,
thence to the Atlantic coast. Addresses
Will be made by the orators of the
party at a large number of cities en-
route. A carload of socialist party
literature will be taken along and
distributed. The cost of sending out
the special, 1t was said. will be
$4,000. made up from contributions by
socialists from 10 cents to 81.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-18
LAD KILLED EAST is SON
OF PALO ALTO PARENTS
Rich Father Sends for Body of
Boy Who Met Death While
Beating Way

PALO ALTO, Aug. 17.-Andrew An
derson, the IA year old boy who was
instantly killed Saturday night near
West Chicago, ILL.,, while beating his
way on the Los Angeles limited, was
the son of rich parents of Palo Alto.
His father telegraphed to Chicago
yesterday asking that the body be
brother Albert and a half brother G.
II. Christianson, in Palo Alto, both of
whom. are. in the plumbing business.
Until they received news of his
death, the boys relatives had no
knowledge of his whereabouts. He
left home about two months ago on a
trip and had not been heard from
since. Anderson wandered to Chicago
and was evidently beating his way
back home. He was in the company of
two Chicago boys when he met his
death The boy stood up just as the
was killed.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-18
PREPARE FOR NOTIFICATION
Kern Will Be Told of Nominal
ton August Is

INDIANAPOLIS. Aug. 1.-THE work
Of decorating the Coliseum at the state
fair grounds began today preliminary
to the formal notification of John w.
Kern of his nomination for vice presi-
dent on the democratic ticket, which
will take place August 25. There will
be no parade or street demonstration.
The notification speech will be deliv-
cred at an afternoon meeting. 1t is
expected that Immediately following
Kern's speech of acceptance, Bryan
will speak on the trusts A night meet
ing, with Bryan and Kern as speakers,
is probability. This, it is planned,
viii be held, If at all. in Tomlinson
hall. in the center of the city.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-18
Ten Thousand BaIIoons

At Santa Cruz August % and %, air.
ship days. There will be balloon fire.
works, balloon ascensions, balloons on
the water. big balloons, little balloons,
and balloons for old and young; bal
looms TO take you to all attractions and
out again. Ask any Southern Pacific
agent about 1t. Sunday round trip
rate $3.50, Saturday TO Monday S3
Ticket Offices, 884 Market street, IA
Powell street, Third and Townsend
streets; and Thirteenth and Franklin
streets, Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-18
WOMEN FIRE FIGHTERS INJURED

GLENS FALLS, Aug. 17.-Fire TODAY
destroyed the KatskiH house in the
Katskill bay district of Lake George
and three cottages. Many women were
in the fire brigade and some of them
received minor cuts and burns. Several
men were slightly injured The loss
was owned by A. P Scoville and was
entertaining about 125 guests.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-18
TREADWELL JURY
REDUCED TO FOUR
Seven Perempt0ry Challenges
Nearly Empty Panel in
Bankers Trial
Native Sons Prove in Majority
When Merry Passage En-
livens Examination
Jurors Sworn to Try
James Treadwell

Marvin F. Strauss, motorcycle
dealer, sos Van Ness avenue.
George ID. GraybflI, contractor,
1442 Lombard street.
:. w. Robinson, tailor, 2109
Bush street.
Edward ShuItz. gas worker,
1854 Mission street.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-18
PROMINENT EDUCATOR DYING

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass, Aug. IL
DIR. Henry Hopkins. who retired from
the presidency of Williams college last
June, is dangerously i'll with pneu-
monia at Rotterdam, according to cable
advices received here today.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-18
SETTLED CHURCH LAND DISPUTE

NEW YORK, Aug. 17.-Robert Bacon,
assistant secretary of state, arrived
today from Porto Rico, where he went
he said, to settle the dispute over the
church lands there. A satisfactory
settlement was reached.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-18
SEEK NAMES FOR PETITION

After the league has made its nomi-
nations steps will be taken to choose
from the signers of the petition a
sufficient number of names of men who
did not vote at the primary election to
satisfy the requirement of the law
These names will be verified by a
notary public or by verification clerks
approved by the registrar of voters.
The law requires that voters in num-
Der equal to per cent of the total
vote cast at the last preceding general
election must be signed to the petition.
The total vote in the election of No
venlber, 1907, was 5S,0S6, so the verified
names of 1,743 voters must be signed
to the petition filed with the board of
election commissioners.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-18

MADE MINISTER OF WAR-Constantinople
Aug 17-Osman No Nizam PaSha has been ap-
pointed minister Of war TO succeed Redjee
Pasha. who died suddenly yesterday OF apoplexy-
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-18
WILL CIRCULATE PLEDGES

Meanwhile, printed forms pledging
signers to support the good govern
ment league and its nominees have
been prepared and will be distributed
at once. Twenty-Five thousand sigma
lures will be secured without difficulty,
according to Frank w. Marvin, presi-
dent of the league.
People are coming to our headquar-
ters in the Kamm building every day."
said Marvin yesterday, with offers to
attach their names to our petition. On
Saturday about 25 applied"
The petition to be circulated is
worded as follows:
I'VE, the undersigned citizens, here
by pledge our support and cooperation
to the Good Government league of San
Francisco in placing in nomination by
petition to be voted for at the election
Tuesday, November 3, 1908, men ire
spective of party affiliations who are
independent, able, fearless and honest
1T being understood that the Good Gov
ernment league will not nominate or
support any candidate for the legis-
lature or other public Office unless said
candidate is known to be opposed to
racetrack gambling"
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-18

POSTMASTER Washington n.
c. Aug. 1.-THE president today appointed
Lorence A Rockwell postmaster at Compton.