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The San Francisco call., 1908-12-31
PRIVATE HARBOR
MENACES REVENUES
State May Lose Large Sums ii
Railroad Scheme Is Carried
to Completion
Legislature May Act On Plan to
Use Water Lots Near Foot
of Van Ness Avenue

The controversy over the northern
end OF the harbor. in which the
interests of the Southern Pacific
and those of the state OF Cali
fornia appear to be in conflict,
has reached the point where the
legislature must decide the issue II
can either allow the situation to re-
main in statu quo, which would allow
the railroad to go forward with its
plans, or 1T could take action looking
10 the acquisition of the submerged
lands by the state. The section OF the
harbor involved is that near Fort
Mason, where, it has been stated, the
Southern Pacific contemplates the ere
alton Of an inland basin.
II was pointed out yesterday that
the extension of the seawall would in
terfere with the government work at
Fort Mason and arguments were ad-
vanced in favor of condemnation pro-
ceedings by the state.
The Southern Pacific has track con-
nectlons from the foot of Van Ness
avenue to the Belt railroad and re-
quires but few additional franchises
to give 1T complete communication
with the proposed depot site. In the
meantime those who have followed the
growth of the harbor are contending
that -the state should exercise its pre-
rogative and assume control of the
area In question. This can only be
done through legislative enactment.
1t is known that the matter will
be called to the attention of Governor
Gillett and strong. representations will
be made in favor of state action, but
the attitude of the governor is not
definitely known on this subject He
was an eager advocate of the Islais
creek measure. which called for prac-
tica1ly an Identical undertaking. Should
the governor favor state control at
the northern end of the port il is be-
lieved that success would attend the
efforts of those who proposed the con
demnation of the water lots.
1t was stated yesterday that the Gre
alton of an inland basin under pri-
vate control near the foot of Van Ness
avenue would deprive the state of a
large part of the annual tolls. It ap-
pears that the tolls for the fiscal year
ending June 80. 1907. amounted to
$40 1882. For the fiscal year endin z
June 80, 1905 the tolls reached the
total of $323 1855. IT is apparent that
the average runs we'll above $500 0Oe
Just what part of this income would be
lost by the creation of the private
harbor can not be determined with any
certainty. 1t is possible. nevertheless
that an arrangement could be effected
between the transportation companies
which would deprive the state of the
greater part OF this revenue.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-31
Southern Pacific New Years special
Train Service

To accommodate visitors wishing To
join the New Years celebration in San
special train service evening of Deeena~ :
Der 81 as follows: From San Francisco.
Third and Townsend streets depof.
2.30 a. m. for San Jose and principal
way stations From Oakland pier on
arrival Of f.20 a. IN. boat from San
Francisco for Livermore and principal
points en- route. Special boat will
leave San Francisco ferry landing 2.20
a. IA. with special train connections
from Oakland pier for Oakland Ala
media and Berkeley. Special boat from
January ! for San Francisco: returning
this boat will leave San Francisco
creek route ferry depot 200 a. m. For
details see agents. Ticket offices SS4
Market ST.; "a Powell ST.: Market street
ferry depot and 18th and FRANKLIN
streets. Oakland
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-31
ASKS REINSTATEMENT

Action was begun yesterday in the
United States circuit court of appeals
by j. II. Cobb to have the order made
by Judge r. A. Gunnison of the district
court of Alaska, suspending him from
the practice of law for is months, ex-
plunged and himself reinstated. Ac-
lished articles in the Daily Alaska Dis
patch. of Juneau, Alaska, criticising
Judge Gunnison. for which he was dis
barred. Cobb claims that Judge Gun
nison could only send him to jafl for
FIVE days and fine him s100 for the Of
fense, il one had been committed
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-31
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCER

SANTA ROSA. Dec. 30.--Tbe engaga
ment of Miss Zana Mildred Tavior
daughter of President John s. Taylo1.
of the Santa Rosa bank, was announced
this afternoon at luncheon given by
her mother at the Hotel Overton fa 4 Z
intimate friends of the bride to be. The
man of her choice is Eugene nj. Weaver
of Boston. wholesale shoe dealer now
located in Oakland. Miss TayIor i
well known in local society 1t is ex-
pected that the wedding will take rlaoe
in the near future and after a short
trip the couple Will reside in Oa lxland
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-31
pIsPENsATIoN Is GRANTEn

WASHINGTON. Dec. 30.-Monsignor
Falconio, papal delegate to the United
States, tonight announced that the pone
had given a dispensation from absfi-
nence on New Years day, which comes
ON Friday.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-31

the rooms of the chamber of commerce.
Mayor John H May presided The reso-
luton containing the general protest
against the increase in rates was
adonted Withnut onnosifinn
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-31
PIONEER MILL BURNS

-four mill situated on the Sacramento
river front and owned by the Southern
Pacific company. was burned to the
ground early this morning The loss is
about $50 900
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-31

Fourth-That we indorse the
general and specific protest Of the
shippers OF California against the
Inauguration OF the increased
frei ght rates as expressed in the
document presented to the traffic
officers or the roads having their
terminal lines ia California, and as
Endorsed in the general meeting Of
business men held in the rooms Of
the chamber OF commerce. in San
Francisco. on December 5. 1908
Fifth-That in the event of the
advances not being withdrawn. we
request the executive committee
appointed at the meeting OF De-
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-04-29
Locals from West Union.

West Union, April 28.-Special:
James Dodd spent last Saturday in
Seneca. 80
Burt Hopkins visited relatives and
friends here Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. ]. G. Knox entertained a large
crowd of girls and boys Wednesday
night. The girls present were Misses
Susie and Stella Miller, Carrie and
Nellie Burley. Ellen and Dora Dun
can, Roxie aid Ruth Stone. Stella
Eonea Carrie sanders, Clarice Shock
ley and Marie Isbell The boys pre-
sent were Robert and Water Shock
ley, Clarence Duncan, While Reeder,
Robert and Luther Sanders, George
and Harmon Keil, Ronnie Abbott,
Jas. Dodd, Sam Isbell, Bub Miller,
John Brewer, Burt Shockley and
Charles Burley.
Miss Stella Honea save musical
entertainment Saturday nisht. 1t
was greatly enjoyed by all who were
present, and we hope she will give
another one soon. BE.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-04-29
chamberlain's Has the preference,

Fred. G. Hanrahan, prominens
druggist. of Portsmouth, Va, Says
"For the past six years I have SOLD
and recommended Chamberlain's,
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea REM
edy. 1t Is a great remedy and one
of the best patent medicines on the,
market. l handle some others for.
the same purposes that pay me q
larger profit, but this remedy is so
sure to effect a cure, and my GUS
toner so certain to appreciate my
recommending 1t to him, that / give,
1t the preference" For sale by DIR.
J. w. Bell, Walhalla; WI. Lunney.
Seneca. ~
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-04-29
Locals from Tamassee.

Tamassee, April 27.--Special:
Mrs. j. P. Beatty and children, Miss
Florence Rankin, ]. e. Kelley's chill
dren and Miss Catharine Rankin, en-
joyed visit at the ola mill shoals
last week on Thursday afternoon.
Master Lee Kelley has been quite
sick since Saturday. We hope he
will soon recover.
Miss Florence Rankin has been
quite sick since Sunday. We hope
she will soon be we'll again.
Rev. l.. w. Brown, pastor of the
Bethel Presbyterian church, was call
ed Sunday afternoon to preach a fu-
neral at Richland. Wade C. Hughs,
of Walhalla, came in his place and
gave us very fine Sunday school ad-
dress, which was greatly enjoyed by
all present.
Mrs. J. p. Beatty and children have
returned to their home, after spend
ing few days with homefolks and
friends. c. r. X
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-04-29

new school building, we are glad 10
say that the sale OF the bonds Is
practically made, and work win be
begun at an early date on the build.
Ing. And while, we don't mean to be
personal, and with a full conviction
that "self praise is half scandal we
could not tell to save our life who
the water and light commission is.
ments Tor the new school house prove
that Seneca can do things, and w0
would like to see a hustling light
commission and the long-talked-o OF
lights, 80. s..r... nj. ". s..
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-04-29
Death was on Hts Hesla.

,..Jesse p. Morris, OF Shippers, va.
had s close call In the spring of 908.
He says: can attack OF pneumonia
left me so weak and with such fear
full cough that my friends declared
consumptton had me, and death was
on my heels. Then was persuaded
to try DR.. Kings New Discovery. 1t
helped me Immediately, and after
taking two and half bottles was a
we'll man again. found out that
New Discovery is the best remedy for
coughs and lung diseases in all the
world" Sold under a guarantee at
all drug stores. soc. and 81. Trial
bottle free.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-04-29
Town Buried Beneath Mountain.

Buckingham, Ontario, April 26.-
Half the little French hamlet Of
Notre Dame DeSalette, sixteen miles
from here on the Lievre river, lies
buried tonight under a sliding noun
tain, and at least thirty Of its small
population are known to have per-
ished. The hamlet has no telephone
or telegraph, and neither is it on a
railroad. Meagre news of the disas-
ter came in by messenger from the
physicians and other rescuers, who
hurried there when the first calls for
aid came.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-04-29
Student Kille> W Elevated Train.

Chicago, April 25.--Hugh M. Wat
son, medical student from Char
lotte, was killed last night by an
elevated train. Watson had been
earning his way through a medical
school by working extra" on an
elevated railroad at night. He was
switching cars and is supposed to
have fallen in front of regular
train. T .>..I.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-04-29
Gard OF Thanks.

Editors Keowee Courier: We de-.
sire through your columns to thank
our friends for their many acts and
words of love and kindness during
tho last illness and death of wife and
mo .her. These friends and their
deeds will always be remembered by
us with hearts full OF gratitude.
s. b. Hubbard and Family
Fairview, April 81, 1905.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-04-29
For Constipation.

L. III. Farnham, prominent drug
gist of Spirit Lake, Iowa.. says:
"Ghamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets are certainly the best thing
on the market for constipation"
Give these tablets trial. You are
certain to find them agreeable and
pleasant In effect" Price rs cents.
Samples free. For sale by J. w.
Bell, Walhalla; w. ]. Lunney Seneca
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-10-08
STATE TICKET.

Justice of Supreme Court
BURLEIGH F. S"ALDING, of Fargo
United States Senator
JOHN L. CASHEL, of Grafton
For Member Of Congress
T. D. CASEY, of Grafton
For Governor
For Lieutenant Governor
H. D. MACK, of LaMoure
For Secretary of State
JOSEPH MANN, of Washburn
B. +. BROCKHOFF, of Grand Fork
for ''a'. JAMES CAMPBELL, of Mandan
For State Su perintendent Of Schools
w. n. GDDWARD, of Devils Lake
For Attorney General
d. j, O'CONNELL, of Towner
Commissioned nf Insurance
G. H. ANHEIER, of Fargo
For Commissioner of Agriculture
j. II, HARVEY, of Fessenden
For Commissioners of Railroads
Y. j. DOUGHERTY, Starkweather
j. MITCHELL, of New Rockford
LOUIS SCH LII. of Grand Forks
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-10-08
Pays to Beauty School Grounds.

There is no way in which the taste
Of the community may be better dis
played than in the proper embellish-
ment of the school grounds. 4. few
places are so handicapped as to be
comparatively helpless, but such con-
ditions are only temporary. and even
tually all may be placed in the line
toward identifying the one piece of
ground in each section in which all
are interested. Well planted and we'll
cared for school grounds are Il prom
inent feature in making any district a
part of the town beautiful, for few
residents care to have their properties
u~nfavorably commented upon by al
lowing them to become unkempt when
near a piece Of public property of
unquestioned orderly and ornate ap-
pearance.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-10-08
COULDN'T STAND SHELDON.
Even Lt.-Cov. Woodruff, a Trust
Character. Said the Present Trea-
surer of the National Commit
tee, Would Jeopardize the
State Ticket.

George r. Sheldon, treasurer of the
Republican National committee, whose
trust interests are we'll known, was
compelled. under fire, to withdraw
from the New York state ticket in the
fall of 1902 when he was eager to
accept the office of Lieutenant-Gover-
nor. His connections with the trusts
and especially those owned and domi-
mated by j. Pierpont Morgan and other
favored trusts. became such an issue
at that time that Governor B. B. Odell
fought against his name being ced
on the ticket. Odell even Wen so
far as to wire Timothy Woodruff that
he would not run on the same state
ticket with Sheldon. United States
Senator Thomas G.. Plat was deter
mined to have Sheldon on the ticket
and Informed the Republican leaders
at the state convention at Saratoga
that %Sheldon's name would remain on
the slate The wires between the con-
vention city and Albany were kept
hot and, finally. Governor Odell was
SobLAEAiISa w lihS q u " ooldlOSd
in order to prevent Sheldon's name
from appearing on the ticket. Cover
nor Odell went direct to Senator
Platt's home in Saratoga and, after a
conference which lasted until 2
o'clock in the morning, Platt Welded
and Sheldon's name was withdrawn
and r. w. Higgins was nominated for
the Office sought by George R. Shell
don.
When it was announced that Shell
don would not be on the ticket three
hundred %de,egates in front of Platt's
house cheered the glad tidings.
Lieut.-Gov. Woodruff, when asked at
that time why he objected so strongly
to Sheldon, said:
al have ro personal animosity to-
ward Mr.. 9! et9cn. ] believe that the
objections that have been raised to
him are e. the sravest sort and that
they jeorsr@ias the state ticket"
Gov. Odeil haG this t say a day be-
fore Sheldon's name was taken off the
slate:
III fousss' -Sainot George r. Sheldon
beca~es hks ~.!siness connections Inn
perIied the wn.le ticket"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-10-08
DO THE PEOPLE RULE?
All the Recent Publications Convince
the Voters that Trusts Control
Legislation.

After all the excitement over the
publication of the Standard Oil letters,
showing that trusts control legisIa-
ton, has reached the stage where the
voters sift the wheat from the chaff of
sensational publications, what will be
the logical conclusion in the minds
OF the voters? 1t will be:
THAT the people do not rule be-
cause the national lawmakers Ieqis-
late to suit the trusts. More trusts
exist today than ever, the people suf-
fer more from them, and they prac-
tice more extortion.
2.-That the party in power Is the
party through which the trusts rule.
The Republican party is now in power.
1t writes all the national laws. In a
speech In the last Congress, Mr.. Sher-
man candidate for Vice-President),
declared that the Republican party
assumed all responsibility for every
thing that has been done and for what
has not been done. That is right.
The trusts write the tariff laws passed
by Republican votes, If the magnates
are not punished criminaIIy, it is be-
cause Republican officials fail in their
duties. For eleven years the Demo-
Gratis have had no power to frame
Federal laws or to execute a Federal
statute. If everything in America is all
right as to Federal laws for eleven
years, the Republican party deserves
the credit. If lewis have crept in"
the Republicans are responsible. The
only hope for a change lies in the cleo
ton of Bryan.
Suppose some individual Democrat
has been employed by a trust He
could not get a law passed, he could
not get IAN Immunity BATH" he could
do nothing effectively for the trusts
unless a majority of the Republican
Congressman favored the trust meas
ures. The Republican orators can not
escape responsibility by trying to pick
out some Democrat who has been EN-.
pIoyed by a trust. Recent disclosures
prove that the people do not rule, but
that the trusts owe their existence and
fairness to Republican laws and Repub-
Iican officials.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-10-08
Planting Railway Station Grounds.

The custom of planting railway sta
ton grounds is each year becoming
more widespread. and the o%bservant
travelling public is making its approval
Of the same so manifest that ali lines
must eventually take up this work Of
aiding in the city and town beautiful
movement. If the plant loving traveller
will but commend the railway officials
for their enterprise and foresight in
embellishing their lines of travel, all
will quickly join in the work of beauti-
flying these places. Spacious. we'll
planned depot grounds are as much
capital to the cities and towns in which
they are situate as to the corporation
to which they belong, so that munich
palities should encourage and aid them
in every way possible.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-10-08
SHAKING DOWN THE TRUSTS.
Chas. G. Dawes Visits Wall Street and
Promises Republican Party Will
Be Good.

Under New York date line of Sept.
~ the daily papers Of the country
publish a dispatch from which the fol-
lowing is taken:
"The visit OF Charles G. Dawes, of
Chicago formerly Comptroller of the
Currency), had more influence than
anything else in arousing Wall street
uneasiness. Mr.. Dawes came to New
York primarily to raise money for the
Republican congressional campaign
committee, and he gave the people he
called upon very clearly to under.
the house Is in danger.
wall street has steeled itself
against the opportunities Of political
canvassers for funds. but Mr.. Dawes
visit was unquestionably impressive.
The people who say enc heard him
were convinced that he really meant
what he said when he announced that
unless means were taken to arrest the
current and change the situation the
Democrats would swing into control
of the popular branch of congress and
probably elect a president. Mr.. Dawes
did not contine his visit alone to
bankers and inanciers. He devoted a
good share of his attention to leading
representatives of the manufacturing
interests. He carried away some
money, but not nearly as much as he
had hoped for"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-10-08

pected a free feast from the full
dinner pail" but were disappointed
when they were charged % cents for
dinner while they waited for the ap-
pearance of the candidate. When he
did come before them he talked about
a larger navy, a stronger army and
coast %defences, something in which
they had little interest, while he ig-
nored the live issues of tariff revision,
lnjunctions. guarantee of bank depos-
its, publicity of campaign funds, and
other questions about which they de-
sired to hear his views. The result
was that Mr.. Taft's speech was re-
ceived with i%nattention and a lack Of
anything which approached enthusi-
asm. Impartial newspaper c%orrespon-
dents report that the meeting was
not a success. MI. Bryan is outdraw-
ing Judge Taft by 5 to 1.
Senator Crane Trust Ally.
The appearance of Senator w. Muir
the Republican scene as chief "ad-
visor of Chairman Hitchcock in the
management of Mr.. Taft's campaign,
is regarded as further unmistakable
evidence of the alliance of the Re-
publican party with the trust interests
for the election of Taft. Senator
Crane may not be very we'll known by
the farmers and laboring men of the
west, but he has a very extensive and
intimate acquaintance in Wall street
and with the trust protected interests
of the east. He belongs to hat little
coterie of men who rule the United
States senate. He is the principal adj
visor of Senator Nelson w. Aldrich, of
Rhode Island, who stands at the head
of the Standard Oil list of senator's.
Senator Crane is second in command.
The failure Of Chairman Hitch
cocks campaign for Taft made it
necessary for the Republicans to form
a closer relationship with the trusts
in order to procure funds with which
to carry on their propaganda. No
man is better suited to do the cement
ing than is Senator Crane. He is a
Republican of high standing and is a
trust magnatc. His interests lie with
those who are monopolists and with
the trusts.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-10-08
Deceivinq Pictures.

The battle between the catalogue
houses for supremacy is not being
fought out by a calm comparison Of
goods, quality for quality and price
for price, but IN the spectacular field
of advertising. The N great object
Of the catalogue house is to make the
sham and the shoddy look like the real
thing-in a picture.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-10-08

Cornelius Vanderbilt, railroad
interests 1,OHU
w. K. Vanderbilt, Jr., railroad
interests 1000
Edwin Gould, railroad interests 1000
w. F. Havemeyer, sugar trust. 500
B. N. Duke, tobacco trust ..... 500
D. O.. Mills 500
H.. M. Flagler, Standard OIL. 500
Arbuckle Bros. Coffee Trust.... 500
Henry Clews, Wall street
BANKER $50
This is only a partial list of the
trust magnates and financiers who con-
tributed to Mr.. Sheldon's fund. Az
index as to how much more Mr.. Shell
don may be able to raise from those
interests for the national campaign,
the fact may be cited that MT. Crona-
we'll gave $1,000 to the state fund,
and increased the amount to $4,000
for the national campaign.
Fred w. Upham of Chicago is as
sistant treasurer of the Republican
National committee. He is a million
alre several times over and a member
of the County Board of Review of H.
llnols, which passes upon the amount
OF taxes which corporations and large
estates shall pay in that state. He is
a director in several corporations and
is in charge of the collection of cam
paign funds in the west.
On August 81, 1908, after his ap-
pointment as Assistant Treasurer of
the Republican committee, Mr.. Up
ham sent out thousands of letters 10
corporation officials whose taxes he
passes upon as a member of the Board
OF Review, urging them to contribute
to the Republican fund as "individu-
ais" and requesting them ito bring
this matter to the attention Of your
business associates" The suggestion
implied is regarded as significant.
Five of the nine members of the
Republican committee are:
Charles F. Brooker, Connecticut
millionaire, members of N. Y. Cham
Der of Commerce, and vice-president
New York. New Haven Railroad Co,
oSolIoI NllCll a SONeI llllIell sui 10
now pending, and one of the leading
spirits in the brass trust.
Frank O. Lowden, multi-millionaire,
v~ice-president Pullman Palace Car Co.,
which is a monopoly.
e. c. Duncan, director Atlantic &
North Carolina railway, and other cor
porations, receiver Seaboard Air Line,
and official dispenser of patronage in
North Carolina.
T. Coleman DUPONT, controlling fac
tor in Powder Trust, against which
the government has a suit now pend
ing for dissolution.
Boise Penrose, political boss of
Pennsylvania, head Of the corrupt Re
publican organization in Philadelphia,
and conspicuous in many corporations.
Roy o. West, chairman of the Re
publican State Committee of ILL.,, is
also chairman of the County Board OF
Equalization. which passes upon cor
poration taxes.
Fred A. Sims. acting chairman of
the Republican State comUittee of In
diana, is also chairman of the State
Tax board. which passes upon the
taxes levied against corporations.
Mr.. DUPONT has been forced to re-
sign from the executive committee be-
cause OF his trust connections, but Mr..
BROKER, against whose company the
government has a suit, is still a mem
Der OF the committee.