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The San Francisco call., 1908-12-20
EDITORIAL
GRAFT

OKAF
Former Mayor schmitz provides new sureties
in place OF William J. Dingee. Page 33
Ruef secures delay until Christmas eye be
fore sentence is passed. Page 30
CITY
Long standing army feud is barred as result Of
investigation of pay accounts Of Major Beecher
Bradley Ray Of Manila. Page "a
Mrs Ada Long vincont Mccormick is com
mitted TO Nspa insane asylum at end Of wild
career. Page 55
Mrs Catherine Elmira York becomes wife Of
Edwin Clarence Peck Page 43
Alleged lack Of bitches in STEVENSON colony
held sufficient cause for action for damages for
misrepresentation. Page 62
Children's hospital needs usual aid aud dona-
tion days win be observed in former
years. Page 43
Paul shoup will resign from Southern Pacific
to accept place under W. T. Herrin. Page SO
Imperial chapter. o. E. s., holds public in
stslation of officers. Page 43
San Francisco's population exceeds 100000
and census bureau is advised Page 62
Additional companies plan to begin operations
in Round Mountain district. Page 80
J. Dalzell Brown gets his reward for testimony
sgalnst codefendants. Page SO
Fred Kruger. secretary of San Francisco re-
tail grocers, dies Of heart trouble. Page 80
Craigie Sharp and Mrs. o. A. Hatton were
married in oroville November 81 Page 33
Nine. Nordica viii give her farewell concert
at Van Ness thester this week Page 35
Mrs Conrado files suit for divorce, charging
husband with cruelty Page 30
Supreme court reverses decision in Bollinger
will contest and orders new trial Page AZ
Experts TO examine books and finances Of city
and improve methods of accounting Page So
Captain Jesse B. Cook presented as compromise
eanoiaate Tor chief of police Page 81
Fete planned by merchants in downtown streets
New Years eve biggest in history. Page "a
PlGnger Rudolph calls charge of wife desertion
JOKE Page 55
millionaire Murray win demand prosecution of
Forger Sgnor. Page as
shippers issue ultimatum TO the railroads and
call for mass meetings throughout the state 10
protest against the projected increase in freight
rates. Page 27
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-20
SPORTS

Rival factions fight for control of New Or
leans racetracks and for repeal of anti-bettlnr
law. Page Ak
Langford-Flynn 90 tomorrow evening awakens
much interest in fight circles. Page AZ
The Call offers magnificent trophy for the has
ket baIl.tesms of grammar schools. Page az
Tommy Burns and Jack johnson VIII battIe
for worlds championship near Sydney next sat
urday- Page AZ
vox Poruli wins Golden State handicap att Ar
cadia making worlds record for mile and =
furlong in circular track. 1;J0 fat Page az
EngIewood high school of Chicago takes FOOT
ball championship of northwest Page Al.
Local golf players arrange several interesting
tournaments. Page AZ
S. c. TIildreth's Restigouche carries top weight
10 victory in Sacramento handicap. Page ~
MARINE
Homesick Australians who slowed away on
steamer. Lord Seton are sent back in pilot
boat. Paee fI
LABOR
Harry Menke defeats c. II. Cassasa for the
presidency Of the musicians union. Page 30
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-20
EASTERN

Congressman Peters of Massachusetts intro
duces bin to change gold standard of nation and
rates SO gold pieces at s9.s6. Page "a
Arrest of girl in boys clothes leads to clew TO
murder in Philadelphia Page "a
Burlington railroad buys Colorado and Southern
and Hin gets outlet to gulf Page x,
Senate scorns messages from president. ana
delays papers for house. Page 2-
Curb broker is shot down in New York in fun
view Of crowd of 200 brokers. Page ri
Daring gang in Nebraska demolishes lvauIt
gets 5000 and escapes. Page ~
Senator Bourne explains bill increasing salaries
Of president and vice president and gives
reasons Page "a
Revolt at rules in house growing while insur-
gent republicans negotiate with the demo
Gratis. Pare H
Night rider reported TO have confessed and
viii turn states evidence. Pape 80
Standard oil fights reopening of case in which
government secured judgment. Page AZ
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-20
COAST

Jury in case Of ]. L. Shroyer. on trial for al
legged murder Of woodapple. disagrees. Page "a
Brothers war for mothers property. one saving
II was gwen 10 him Page 81
Santa Clara county prune growers hankers
and merchants begin campaign against ..thrips',
pest. Page ~
Idaho woman poisons herself aud four chill
ufeh- Page 81
sherifs Of state oppose DR.. Hatch's plan TO
have hospital attendants take patients to asy-
lum. Pace On
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-20
SUBURBAN

Ten jurors secured for trial of Peter Clau-
oianes Tor alleged dynamiting. Page 81
Mrs. Isabella J. Martin is sentenced to serve
life term in prison Admits plan to poison her
self Page 30
Large sudieDce attends vaudeville bene6t for
Iaoles heliei society home Page 81
j. P Frenna identified as Jack the SIasher''
and admits having killed a man. Page 81
Alameda tag day army collects about 81 500
for cause of charity Page "a
Christmas music in many Oakland churches
viii be rendered today Page AZ
Cashier L. Edgar Boardman fails to answer in
divorce case Page 81
Bulldog in fight catches fire when woman an
plies gasoline for ammonia Paro o.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-20

this
shippers
the deficit
Southern Pacific Edward Chambers of the
asla. cInc in for
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-20
Fifty Thousand Merchants of the State
to Join in Protest Against the
Advance in Tariffs
CONCERTED ACTION PLANNED
FOR RATE DAY DECEMBER 80
San Francisco Businessmen Declare They Will
Refuse to Pay Increase Demanded by
the ITanSContinental Lines


day superseded
- practically
reinforced
entire
OF the
Southern Pacific the Fe
plan of campaign mapped
meeting
this
thoroughly the
furnish
establishment of
ihmus of Panama
BUSINESSMEN UNITE IN DEFIANCE OF RAILROADS
California
strongly
cryed into united The
soldy
representing
The businessmen
the imaum of
levy will amount sOOOOOOO yea-nOr
that neighbOr
pay by shippers.
transcOninena railroads.
Of California
service
the Atlantic, the sthmus Of Panama.
SHIPPERS NOT SUPPLICATE-THEY DEMAND
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-28
She gathered together her bills
and marched off with her ladder.

She gathered together her bills
and marched off with her ladder.
Out of the $50 applicants from
Paris and the provinces, only five
women were accepted as bill post
ers. The one most impervious to
the gibes of the passersby is stall
wart middle aged woman who lived
10 years in New York. The critics
have learned to leave her in peace,
for she has been known to fling her
paste pot at them.
THE men bill posters have never
been jealous of their feminine riv-
ais" said M. Gabert, head of the ad-
vertising agency which employs the
women. THE women do only the
lighter work. They never climb
up on buildings and they carry only
the lightest of ladders. That Is why
they receive 81 a day and the men
$3.50. The women bill poster has
come to stay in France. She isn't
merely a temporary advertising
scheme"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-28

PARIS, Oct. 28.-Not many days
ago a French woman appeared on
the boulevards dressed in a coarse
linen blouse, with paste pot slung
over her shoulder and a canvas bag
full of handbills strapped to her
waist. She was making her debut
as a professional bill poster.
When the crowd of curiosity
seekers and idl e-s had thinned, she
deigned to turn an attentive ear to
the group of obsequious Partisan
reporters around her.
but, messieurs, you are keeping
me from my work." she soon ex-
claimed. IF you want to hear me
talk you must hold the paste pot
for me and hand me these" She
unstrapped her sack and pointed to
the many hued posters within.
Let me say first that | am well
pleased with my new profession
easy work, life in the open air-and
the public seems to appreciate my
talents as much as if were the
favorite toe dancer of the Foiles
Bergere. Best of all, the field isn't
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-28
THEATER
SPOKANE

Max -Figman, the deciple of
clean comedy and wholesome act
ing, will be the attraction at the
Spokane tonight to and including
Saturday night in new comedy
called "The Substitute" 1.-The
Substitute" derives it's name from
the fact that in the course of the
story Max Figman, who portrays
an up-to-date> New York lawyer,
goes to a rural Connecticut church
as substitute for the young min
lister who was to preach his first
sermon there. The experience of
the lawyer in the role of the par
son furnish a lot Of exceedingly
funny situations and also leads up
to the development of romance
full of dramatic strength and heart
interest.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-28
STATE LAND AND
TIMBER SALE DEC. G

OLYMPIA, Oct. 2S.-The Decem-
Der sale of state lands and state
timber aggregates an appraised
value of $283,OO0, not including i'm
provements on agricultural lands
under lease. The sale Is on Decem-
Der 5 DIN front of the courthouse
in the county where each tract is
located.
Lands and timber are in the fol-
lowing counties: Adams, Asotin,
Benton, Chehalis, Clarke, Cowl-
itz, Douglas, Island, Jefferson,
King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Lewis, Lin
coin, Mason, Walla Walla, What
com, Whitman, Yakima.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-28
BOX RUSTLERS
GET THE SIGN
EVERYTHING ALL RIGHT IN
SPOKANE AGAIN AND THEY
ARE BACK, AS THIRSTY AS
IN OLD DAYS.

Box rustling is again fiourishing
in Spokane. Those SO inclined can
step into one Of the private boxes
at Dutch Jake's Occur d'Alene sa-
loon almost any afternoon or even
ing and find women ready to solicit
you to purchase drinks.
A representative of The Press
visited Dutch Jake's place the last
two afternoons and was greeted in
a manner suggestive of the old
d1Ss, when folks were led to be-
lieve the morals of the city were
so much worse than they are at
present.
Buy me a drink, please" was
the greeting the reporter received
from woman seated at the table.
You see, l am just now having
my breakfast" she continued. 1t
was then p. m.
you see, just got in here a
week ago from Salt Lake. she
continued. II heard that every
thing was all right again in Spo-
kane and l have found that every
body treats me white. This is a
good town to work in, as the peo-
pie are SO clever. Say, buy me a
drink, mister, won't you, please?
I'm pretty dry
What do you take" queried the
reporter.
"Oh, I'll take a little whisky for
mine," modestly replied the per-
servering hustler"
This little incident becomes sug-
gestive when contrasted with the
cartoons from a local paper, now
framed and conspicuously display
ed in Dutch Jakes place. One of
these cartoons shows Dutch Jake
with chain attached to a collar
around the neck of the former
mayor, who was attired in puppet
fashion, to carry out the idea of
abject servility. A number of 9TH
er cartoons of like character are
displayed, which, in view of pres
ent conditions, are doubly amusing
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-28

overcrowded as yet. Nor is there
any tiresome ride tape to go
through before you are given the
right to draw 81 day for your
services.
when I mention red tape l know
what l am talking about. Once it
was the dream of my life to work
in the postoffice. But, helas! after
had pored many months over
Biographies, histories and spelling
books, | failed on my examination.
Then | tried for the telephone serv-
ice, thinking how happy l should be
with my $1.60 a day and a secure
pension ahead. | passed, but when
I went up for my place l was told
that | was one centimeter under
regulation height.
Now l was indeed in despair.
When l saw Wanted-Woman bill
poster" in the paper l lost no time
in presenting myself. l am well
pleased, but my employer wouldn't
be if he caught me frivoling my
time like this. An revoir, mes.
sieurs.''
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-28
DENNIS ASKS $4,000

G. B. Dennis request that the
city pay him $4,000 damages for
use of the river bottom in Dennis
& Bradley addition as outlet for
the First ward sewer, was referred
to the finance committee last
night. Dennis claims that his
property will be damaged to that
amount. The river at that par
ticular point is owned by Dennis
and the Inland Empire system.
Corporation Counsel Hamblen
and the city engineer now have
the matter of extending the sewer
outlet further down the river un-
der advisement.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-28
scRIpER ARRESTED AGAIN

LA GRANDE, Ore, Oct. 28.-J.
w. Scriber the defaulting cashier
of the suspended Farmers &
Traders National bank was arrest
ed again yesterday on another
charge placed against him by 0.
F. Coolidge one of Scriber's bonds
men. He was Immediately arraign-
ed and was allowed further time
to plead. He gave additional bonds
of $4,000, for his release.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-28

Mississippi has no statutory holi-
days.
Jinks-I see Buttin his giving his
baby goats milk.
Jenks-What's that for?
Jinks-To develop the old family
habit, / suppose.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-28
AUDITORIUM

Jack Amory is at his best this
week in 1.-THE Girl from Out Yon-
der" with a character comedy part
in which he alone could make the
play worth while If there were
nothing else to 1t. But the produc-
ton is consistent throughout as an
agreeable sort of bill.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-28
WASHINGTON

The bill this week Is something
to both laugh and marvel over. 1t
is the best all round combination
the house has had for some time.
Carl Herman is the marvel part OF
the program with his electric dem.
onstrations in which fun is not by
any means lacking.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-28

years and got their first engage
ment with Tony Pastor. Next year
they are to be a feature OF the Or
pheum road show. A first class
acrobatic act is put on by the
Four Grams, a feature of it being
the strength of the woman mem
Der,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-28
SUFFERS FRIGHTFUL INJURY

LA GRANDE, Oct. 2S.-James
Gavin, young engineer, is in the
hospital today battling with death
as the result Of frightful injuries
Gavin's engine struck cattle car
on siding. A big splinter pierced
the lower part of his body. His
last act was to throw on the air.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-28
PANTAGEs

Aside from the Kountry Kids
feature the bill this week is made
up of a mixture of the usual run
of vaudeville attractions. 1t aver
ages up well.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-28
Poor Sport.

Fox hunt heap big humbug."
said Digger Indian. "Paleface ride
like thunder after dogs, and when
he catch UNI don't shoot UNI. Don't
even eat um."
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-28
RPHEUM

Who would imagine that an
Italian would be one of the most
entertaining of stage Germans. 1t
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-28

is true for all that. Caverly, Of
Raymond & Caverly, appearing at
the Orpheum this week, is an Ital-
ian by birth, his real name being
Francesca Cavilli. The two have
worked together for the past nine
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-24
PRESIDENT MAKES HAY
AT HIS SUMMER HOME
Labors In Field In Heat Of Day, and
When That Grows Monotonous,
Takes Ak and FelIs
Tree

OYSTER BAY. June 2s.-The sun
shone at Oyster Bay today and the
president made hay. During the morn
ing Mr.. Roosevelt was content to super
wise the work, but tomorrow morning,
when the crop that covers the hillside
in front Of the presidents home has
ripened the chief executive will tako
a hand in the work. Making hay is
one OF the yearly occupations engaged
in by the president on his summer va
cation, and he enjoys it thoroughly.
This morning he took horseback
ride in the heat of the day. labored in
the field and just before dinner laid
low a sturdy tree, the usefulness of
which except as fuel had been ended.
Secretary Loeb announced tonight
that the president did not expect to
meet Secretary Taft at New London.
At / o'clock tomorrow afternoon the
president, Mrs. Roosevelt. Miss Ethel.
Quentin and Kermit will board
the Mayflower and set sail for New
London. The trip will be leisurely, the
Mayflower arriving in the Thames
Thursday morning. AS the Mayflower
is too large a craft to navigate the
river, the passengers in the morning
will transfer to the Sylph, which will
have preceded the Mayflower to the
mouth of the Thames.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-24
EUROPEANS ARE CAPTURED
BY SAVAGE CANNIBALS
Natives In Portuguese Possessions Are
In Revolt and Serious Conflicts
i Have Occurred Between SOL
I diers and Warriors
THEODORE A. BELL

/ LISBON, June 23.-News has been re-
ceived here of serious condition OF
affairs in Portuguese, Cueneau. The
natives everywhere are reported to be
in revolt.
Even on the Island of Timor several
interior posts have been driven In
settlements have been destroyed and
Europeans have been killed or carried
off into captivity.
The Portuguese troops have taken
refuge at Risseau, where they were
surrounded.
A French warship has arrived for the
protection of French subjects. Troops
here attribute the sevolt to the cruel
ties practiced by the troops while col
lecting the "hut tax" 1t Is their GUS
tom frequently to levy heavy sums and
IL payment is refused to fog the ma
tives, burn the villages and sometimes
capture the wives or children of rich
chiefs and hold them for ransom.
A chief of the Coulage tribe started
the revolt by seizing sergeant and
seven Portuguese troopers, decapitat-
ing them and displaying their heads on
poles.
Anxiety is felt for the Europeans cap
tured, as the natives are cannibals.
After front engagement the troops
observed the natives devouring one of
their own dead.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-24
NATIONAL COMMITTEE COULD
SUPPLY VACANCY If DEATH
SHOULD CLAIM SHERMAN

CHICAGO. June 23.-While there Is
no precedent to guide the national
committee in filling vacancy there
seems to be no doubt that the COM
mittee has authority to name can
didate for vice president In the event
of the death OF Mr.. Sherman. This is
the opinion of a number of the menu
bers of the national Republican com
mittee, 1t being stated that the repre-
sentative of state on the national
committee stands In the place of tho
state delegation to the national con-
vention and therefore has authority to
act for the delegation in the event of
a vacancy.
The same view regarding action in
the event of vacancy is held by the
Democrats since at the ST. Louis con-
vention four years ago, as Mr.. Davis.
the nominee for vice president, was so
years old, a resolution was passed by
the convention authorizing the national
Democratic committee to fill a vacancy
in case of Lecessity.
While every one hopes that there
will be no occasion to select another
candidate for the vice presidency by
the Republicans there is no doubt that
the national committee has authority
to fill a vacancy in an emergency.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-24
ARIZ0NA'S STATEHOOD Is
ASSURED, SAYS DELEGATE

PRESCOTT, Ariz.. June 23.-Judge
.chard A. Sloane, one of the Arizona
delegates to the Republican national
convention, returned from Chicago to-
day with the message that Arizona is
practically assured of separate state
hood when congress meets in Novem-
ber next.
Judge Sloane was member of
the committee on resolutions, and
when the subcommittee turned down
the separate and immediate statehood
plank appealed to the committee as a
whole. ut all depends on Roosevelt
now" said Sloane today. When / told
the committee as whole of our great
increase in population, of our immense
mining and agricultural resources and
of our splendid school system. manned
by university men and women, Arizona
was cheered and not a dissenting voice
was raised against statehood.
"I was informed on the highest
authority that Roosevelt is now strong
ly for statehood and will recommend
action by congress both In reference to
Arizona and New Mexico"
Sloane was given great reception
on his arrival here today, and United
States senate boom is under way for
him.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-24
CALIFORNIA WHEAT KING
DIES AT DAUGHTERS HOME

SAN FRANCISCO. June 23.-Jacot
Eppinger. formerly one OF the wheat
kings of California. died today at the
home of his daughter after an illness
OF several years duration. He was ~
years of age and leaves widow and
four children. three sons and
daughter.
Mr. Eppinger was the senior partner
lii the we'll known firm of Eppinger &
Co. Their failure some years ago came
as a sensation as they controlled large
grain and warehouse interests through
out the state. Charges were filed
against Eppinger, but t'e trials re-
suited In disagreements and when the
records were destroyed in the fire of
two years ago the prosecution was
dropped.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-24
TAFT IS OBJECT OF
BIG DEMONSTRATION
Glasses Of Graduates serenade PresI.
DENTAL Nominee with Band--Makes
Address at Dedication Of Led
yard Memorial
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press
NEW HAVEN, Conn, June 23.-This
has been a glorious day for "Old Ell
and a glorious day for Secretary VIII
liam H. Taft. big Bill" as he is at
fectionately termed by all old Yale
men, was the center today OF all the
enthusiasm surrounding the Yale COM
mencement festivities. The quietude OF
yesterday gave place today to the most
enthusiastic demonstrations of affec-
tionate regard for one of Yales most
distinguished sons.
Throngs of graduates students and
citizens of New Haven followed the
war secretary's every movement. From
the moment he appeared this morning
in a big automobile at Woodbridge hall
where he attended meeting of the
Yale corporation, until tonight when he
left the Edwards house--the headQuar-
ters of his class of '78-for the New
Haven Country club to attend his class
dinner, thousands of people constantly
were about him. They manifested their
affectionate regard for him in every
serenaded him with fine bands; hun
dreds of friends extended personal
greetings to him on the street and al
the Yale Harvard ball game this after
noon and as the secretary marched
with his class to and from the field
the streets were banked with people
anxious to pay their respects to the
war secretary. They shouted his name
they greeted him with Yale pennants
bearing excellent likenesses of him. ano
scores of fond mothers held up theil
young children that they might see sc
distinguished a son of Old Ell.
This was indeed Taft day. Be.
ginning practically at the Ledyaro
memorial dedication. where the Sec
retary delivered a most felicitous ad-
dress In memory Of the Yale man OF
9s, who laid down his life in the cause
of his country, it ended tonight In the
midst of his classmates who had as
sembled to pay tribute to their alma
mater and to their eminent fellow
member.
Leaving Woodbridge hall after the
dedication of the Flagstaff Secretary
Taft proceeded directly to the Edwards
house, where arrangements had been
made to photograph the class of '7S.
Luncheon was served soon afterward
Mrs. Taft and Master Charlie Taft the
wife and son of the secretary, being
among the guests.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-24
DAUGHTER IDENTIFIES MAN
WHO KILLED HER MOTHER
Little Mary Morrison Points Out Pris.
oner Held on vagrancy Charge
as AssalIant and Mur-
derer

BELLINGHAM, Wash, June 23.-
"That is the man who killed mamma. ("
declared little Mary Morrison at the
county Jail this morning, picking James
Jenkins out of crowd Of two dozen
prisoners and positively Identifying him
as the man who assaulted and muir
dered Mrs. Mary Morrison near Hazle-
mere, B. c., June 8.
Jenkins was arrested at Wickersham,
this state, two days after the murder
and has been held here under a
vagrancy charge since.
Many times the child who witnessed
the crime has been called upon to iden-
tify suspects, but failed to do SO until
today, when she was brought down
from New Westminster by Canadian
officers.
The Identification Is positive, and
Jenkins was taken across the line to
Canada this afternoon. He refused to
make a statement.