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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-11
VARSITY REGENTS MEET.
Luncheon Given by President Mac
Lean in Governor cummins' Honor.

Lean in Governor Cummins ffonor.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City, Nov. 11.-Acceptance of
the new engineering wing, discussion
of the progress of the President Mac
Lean home, and an informal investi-
cation of the water supply, together
with routine business, occupied the at
tertion of the board of regents of the
university, in their quarterly meeting,
held yesterday.
President George E. MacLean gave
a luncheon at the Burkeley hotel yes
terday, in honor Of Governor Cummins.
the occasion being the last meeting IT
the board Of regents which the gov
ernor will attend as chairman, ex-
off,icio. President MacLean, Governor
Crmmins, and Regent Pickett, con-
gressman-elect from the Eighth dis
trict, spoke.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-11
CITY ATTORNEY RESIGNS.
j. C. Robinson Has Served Two Terms
at Mason City.

Special to Times Republican.
Mason City, Nov. 11.-After serving
for nearly four years, or practically
two terms as city attorney, J. G. Rob-
inson yesterday rendered to the city
his resignation from that office. Mr..
Robinson resigns to take up his more
arduous duties in the county attor-
neyship, to which office he has just
been elected. His, term as county attor-
ney does not begin until Jan. /, 1903,
but his resignati ton from the present
office is to take effect at once, because
a case of the city of Mason City VS..
Cerro Gordo county, is to come UP for
trial at the November term of the dis
trict court, which begins next Mon
day. 80, /.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-11
VIEW SHORT COURSE FEATURE.
instruction On Handling Automobiles
to Be Given at Amos.

Special to Republican
Ames, Nov. IA new feature of
the short course here this winter will
he series of lectures on handling
automobiles. The preparation for this
work will consist of a short course OF
instruction In the use of gasoline en-
gines. Following this, experts from at
least two prominent automobile fac
tories, will lecture on the value of au-
tomobiles on the farm, and give prac-
teal pointers on handling and running
autos They will have machines here
to illustrate their points.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-11
POULTRY SHOW EXHIBIT.
Will Be Held at Washington Nov. II
18. 10 and 20.

Special to Times-R Republican.
Washington Ia. Nov. 1.-THE second
annual exhibition of the Washington
Poultry and Pet Stock association will
be held in the Commercial club gym
nasium here Nov. II, IS, 10 and 90. The
exhibition last year was the largest in
the state, with the exception of Dav-
exports show, and the exhibition this
wear promises to be still greater. Over
$500 has been offered in cash prizes
and the merchants have made liberal
premium offers. w. S. Russell will be
judge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-11
HELpINe 70 NEW YORK.
Well Known Iowa Railroad Man Gets
Good Promotion.

Good Promotion.
Specia! to Times Republican
Iowa Falls, Nov n.-Richard A.
Bedding, formerly with the Des Moines
Short Line, and a well known railroad
man in Iowa, has just gone to New
York City, where he will become the
general agent for the Chicago Great
Western railway. Since leaving the
Short Line service. Mr.. Bedding has
been with the interurban lines out of
Des Moines, and before going to the
Short Line. he was division. freight
agent for the Great Western.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-11

having traded 1t to Robert Kelley, for
a meat market in this city. The change
has already been made, Mr.. Kelley hav-
ing taken charge OF the amusement
house
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-14
PARK NEEDS WATER
OF LOBOS CREEK
Commissioners May Seek to
Condemn Property Owned by
Spring Valley Company
Superintendent McLaren Says
100000 Gallons Are VAST
ed Every Month

Unless an amicable arrangement can
be made with the Spring Valley water
company it is probable that the board
of park commissioners will inaugurate
condemnation proceedings against that
corporations LobOs creek property,
which will then be used to supply
Golden Gate park. Steps toward this
end were taken at the regular meeting
of the park commissioners yesterday in
the Fairmont hotel.
The question whether the city and
county had any title to Lobos creek.
which has been under dispute for sew
eral months. was discussed in an opin-
ion given by the city attorneys office.
which stated that the Spring Valley
company had title to the creek.
Park superintendent McLaren said
that 10000 900 gallons of water were
going TO waste from Lobos creek every
month. He was instructed to investi-
gate and make report at the next
meeting on the desirability of using the
Lobos creek water for irrigation.
The city attorneys Office was
asked for an opinion as TO the
city's right to condemn the prop
perty, and If both the city attor-
ney's office and superintendent Nc
Laren report favorably and no AMIGA
DIE arrangement mas Deen mace VIII
the water company condemnation pro-
ceedings will be commenced.
After considerable discussion letter
from William \. Mccarthy, one of the
park commissioners, advocating an or
dinance compelling the use of lights on
horse driven vehicles at night, was
made a special order for the next meet
ing Meanwhile the board will make
thorough investigation of the question.
Mccarthy stated that many collisions
between autos and horse driven
vehicles on Ocean boulevard were
caused by the absence of lights on the
latter.
Sixteen Of the flags left over from
the feet celebration were donated to
the Bay View grammar school.
The report of superintendent Nc
Laren providing for the improvement
of the Mechanics library site was
adopted and approved.
The board called the attention of the
public TO the fact that the Beach chalet,
which is operated under the auspices
Of the park board in conjunction with
the children's quarters. was the only
building on the western or ocean side
of the boulevard and therefore the only
building occupying a site overlooking
the ocean. Refreshments can be OBJ
tanned there on the broad porch or in
the large paneled palm room within
hearing of the roar of the ocean.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-14
PROSECUTOR HENEY
PLEASES NALLEJOITES
Words Cause Great Popular
Demonstration Against
Public Grafters

VALLEJO, Oct. 13.-SGrrounded by
ministers of the gospel, town authori-
ties and naval officers. Francis J. Heney
tonight caused one Of the greatest
demonstrations of approval Of the graft
prosecution that have thus far been
recorded in the prosecutors career
IIeney spoke in the Farragut theater,
al the request Of the SOlano county
teachers association.
Quoting from Emerson's essay, The
Fortune Of the Republic" Heney dem
onstrated that men Of high repute
often lend themselves 10 the political
bosses. The audience Of more than
500 persons Immediately grasped the
situation and there We're audible Whis-
perings Of That's Melvin"
Cheer after cheer rang out and cries
OF Go on compelled Heney TO con-
tinue. Again quoting from Emerson,
he said. Our politics is fun Of adven-
social eminence a good repute in the
state break away from the law Of
honesty and think they can afford to
fbin the devils party. 'Tis odious of
these offenders in high life that few
rally to the support of old charity and
the cause Of literature. In these in
nocents you are puzzled how 70 meet
them Must you shake hands with
them under protestZ
At the mention Of shake hands" the
audience burst into greet laughter, and
T4enev remarked. .If Emerson was
here nc would meet just such men,.
Heney made brief reference 10 the
graft prosecution. but al the conclusion
OF his address was urged TO continue.
Owing 10 the late hour he declined.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-14
CONVERT WEST End
ON HETCH HETCHY
City Officials Easily Combat
General SaIOmon's Argument
Against Sierra Water

Despite the negative argument OF
General Edward : Solomon. City En-
Eineer Marsden Manson and Supervisors
G.annini and Johnson practically con-
tlnced the members Of the West End
betterment club last night at 1900
Hayes street Of the practicahility Of
acquiring the Hetch Hetchy and Lake
Eleanor reservoir sites.
The supervisors and city engineer had
been invited 70 address the members on
the project and willingly responded
Manson spoke of the benefits that
would come to the city in the future,
declaring that II the people Were will
ing san Francisco would have the
greatest water system in the world.
Dr. Giannini and Supervisor Johnson
spoke Of the work accomplished by the
supervisors in securing the grant from
Secretary Of the Interior Garfield.
SalomoRs objections TO the project
were based upon the stipulations ex-
acted by the secretary Of the interior.
lie argued. that the city was the only
one compelled TO sign the agreement
that the city would be compelled TO
give water. power and other valuable
connections Of the project to others,
and that the city would receive no
compensation for what 1t gave.
The arguments of SalOmon were
shattered by the supervisors and the
engineer. Facts which proved that the
city would give nothing without an
equal return were brought out by the
municipal officers.
Among those present were: William
Kerns, Edward 5. Sal0mon, Captain Of
Police Colby ". r. Fischer W s VIII
liams, o. A. TolIe, Hugo Schuenert.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-14
ARTILLERY MEN FINISH
WAR MANEUVERS S
Forces Victorious in Defense of
Batteries From Attacks by
Sea and Land

The officers and enlisted men of the
Coast artillery forces which have been
encamped at Fort Winfield Scott will
return 10 the post quarters at the Pre-
sidio TO-DAY. For two weeks they have
been camping at Batteries Blaney. Ian
catser, Cranston, Godfrey, Saffold, Nc
Kinnon Howe and Chamberlain. Yes
terday the day was devoted to defense
against various forms of attack from
the sea. which occupied the early morn
ing hours. In the afternoon the prob
lem was reversed. and the land forces
assailed the sea contingent. In both
instances the land forces came out VIC
torious.
Colonel ". A. Simpson. adjutant gen
eral of the department, returned from
Atascadero yesterday
Captain j. B. Lamoreux. Coast .artfl-
lery stationed at Fort Stevens, Ore,
went before the examining board at the
Preside yesterday for promotion to his
majorship- Major Kennedy is presi-
dent of the board
Colonel r. r. Stevens. chief quarter
master of this department, will leave
this morning for Atascadero, where he
will join the officers who are to take
the Roosevelt so mile riding test
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-14
FIGHT OVER MONEY
LEFT BY POfTfSS
Eugene Pence, Letter Carrier,
and Public Administrator
Want WOman's Estate
Postal Man Declares He Would
Use Funds to Perpetuate
Universal Language"

Eugene Pence. an Oakland letter car
rier, and Public Administrators Hynes
are lighting in Judge MOgan's court for
Eliza A. Pittsinger. poetess and friend
OF humanity" who died last February
at the age of so. Pence says Miss Pitt
singer gave him the money TO be used
at his own discretion for the benefit OF
humanity. Among the uses TO which
Pence said yesterday he would apply
the money would be the perpetuation
of a universal language" understood
only by one man. the inventor. but su-
perior TO either Esperanto or Volapuk.
according to Pence. and the assistance
of a San Jose doctor who has invented
new form OF materia medica inde-
pendent of medicine or the knife and
based solely upon the use Of different
co1ored lights.
Pence, in his testimony. said he first
met Miss Pittsinger in a restaurant
early in 1905. In conversation they dis
covered they were of sympathetic tenn
permanent. both being interested in self
culture and the uplift of humanity
Later she presented him with a copy Of
a poem written by her and entitled
Song of the Soul Victorious" inscribed
as given ito one who is on the upward
way TO the sublime heights of life" In
July, 1907. she placed 1924 TO the joint
account OF herself and Pence. and be-
fore her death. six months later. she
withdrew $324-
Pence said his sole wish was to leave
the world better than he found IT, and
want to tell you have worked along
these lines for long while, and have
sometimes had to live on boiled wheat
20 carry the work ahead he declared.
The public administrator. on behalf
of several nephews and nieces of Miss
Pittsinger, is resisting Pence's claim
on the theory that Miss Pittsinger
placed the money in joint account mere
ly so that the letter carrier could make
Withdrawals for her. and not as gift.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-14
BANK JANITOR FINDS
$4,000 ON COUNTER
Julius Purse Stands Guard Over
Coin in American Ma
tiOnaI Bank

Julius Purse, janitor at the American
national bank. stood guard over $4,000
In gold coin in the basement of the
Merchants Exchange building Monday
night and yesterday morning. julius
TOOK no chances on being held up for
the money. He sat on top of the money
with revolver, waiting until the bank
opened for business in the morning.
He did not close his eyes for a minute.
Ihe $4,000 was left on the counter
by the paying teller. Every night after
the money is counted by the cashier it
is placed in the vaults In taking the
money to the vaults the tray containing
the $4,000 was forgotten
Purse entered the bank shortly after
. o'clock and discovered the money. In
stead of sending for one of the officers,
Purse placed the coin in a blanket and
took 1T to the basement of the building
and stood guard over ii all night
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-14
MASONIC GRAND
LODGE CONvEN[S
Serious Illness of r. II. Lloyd,
Slated for Grand Master,
Develops a Contest
Reports Show Fraternity to Be
in Excellent Condition
Throughout State

The California grand lodge, Free and
Accepted Masons, met yesterday morn
ing in Golden Gate commandery hall.
Grand Master George NJ Perine and
all the other grand officers were in
attendance except Deputy Grand Master
X. III. Lloyd, who is confined to his
home by serious illness.
The morning session was taken UP
in the calling of the roll of the repre-
sentatives of the S2s blue lodges who
represent a membership of 1860,
which includes three lodges in Hawaii
and a like number in the Philippine
islands.
The grand master read his message
of the fraternity for the last Masonic
year. This shows that during that
period the increase in membership was
2,543 and the net gain 141, the greatest
number in the history of the frater-
nifty in this state. and that IL new
lodges were constituted.
The report of the secretary gave the
statistical features.
The committee on the Masonic tenn
pie, R. H. Lloyd, chairman, reported
that a site for the next home of the
grand body at the northwest corner
of Van Ness avenue and Oak street
has been purchased and that plans for
the new structure would be prepared
shortly.
The announcement was made that
Deputy Grand Master r. H Lloyd was
very i'll and a committee was ap-
pointed to visit him with a message
of sympathy from the grand lodge.
The deputy grand master, in the ordi-
nary course, would have become the
grand master for the ensuing Masonic
year, but there is very little hope that
he will fill that high station. There
is some talk of an intention, If he is
alive by Friday, the day of election, to
him grand master and permit him to
tender his resignation.
The condition of the deputy grand
master, even though he be not given
the honor of election to the higher
Office, has brought about an unusual
state of affairs in the grand lodge, as
it will create two vacancies instead
of one to fill, namely, senior and junior
warden. This unlocked for situation
brings Oscar Lawlor of Los Angeles
now senior warden, in line for grand
master, and w. Frank Pierce of Oak
land, Junior warden, for advancement
to second place. There are some who
would like to break the rule and
Jump" the junior warden to grand
master.
There will be several candidates for
wardens, among them D. w. Smythe of
San Jose, William P Fillmer and Rabbi
Jacob Nieto.
There will be a contest for the Office
of grand secretary.
The grand lodge will resume its ses-
sions this morning.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-14
union PACIFIC MAY
INCREASE ITS DEBT
Stock Holders Authorize In
crease of S5O.OOO,OOO in
Bonds, Total S2OO,OOO,OOO
Directors Given Power to -Pur-
chase South Omaha and
Western Railroad

SALT LAKE CITY. Oct. 13.-At the
annual meeting OF the stock holders OF
the Union Pacific railroad company held
here today 2.29l.20T shares of stock
We're represented out Of a total of
2,s5o,5S2, The representation was en-
tirely by proxies. those in attendance
being \. II. Loomis, general solicitor.
who presided; Joseph HELEN, assistant
secretary; P. j. Williams. general at
torney for Utah; l. H Cornell of the
New York office. and c 3. Matthai Of
The law department at Omaha
The IS directors We're reelected
They are: oliver Ames, William D.
Cornish. A J. Earling. Henry c. Frick.
Robert ". Goelet. Edward H Hartman.
Marvin Hughitt. William Mahl, Robert
s. Lovett. Charles A. Peabody, William
C. Rockefeller, Henry H Rogers, Jo-
seph i. Smith F. A Vanderlip and
p A<Nalentine.
BY unanimous vote the directors
Vvere authorized TO transfer 10 the
Equitable trust company Of New York
an indenture subjecting the railways
of the company, their franchises and
holdings, which are now subject TO the
company's first mortgage dated July
J, 1897 10 the provisions OF the first
lien and refunding mortgage running
% the Equitable trust company as trus-
zee Inc meeting also authorized an
Increase Of the first lien and refunding
and mortgage and per cent bonds TO
s200 900 900.
OF this amount s10o.0Oo.0o0 viii be
set aside TO meet the payment Of the
companys first mortgage and land
grant 4 per cent bonds, which mature
in lst7, and $4,000. 600 will be reserved
for issue from time 10 time IN accord
ance with the first lien and refunding
mortgage. The stock holders gave the
directors authority to purchase the
South Omaha and Western railroad. a
Nebraska line
NEW YORK. Oct. BE H Harri-
man. H NICK Twombley. Charles Steel
and Norman II. Ream were reelected
directors Of the Erie railroad company
al the annual meeting of the stock
holders in this city today.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-14
NOTED SCIENTIST ON THE
WAY TO LAKE MOHONK
President Bryan of Pacific In
stitution Will Attend the
Big Conference

William Alanson Bryan. president of
the Pacific scientific institution of
Honolulu and formerly in charge of the
Bishop museum, arrived here yesterday
on the liner Alameda. He is on his
way to Lake Mohonk. n. Y, to attend
the conference at which the country's
scientists and philanthropists annually
discuss the problem of the Indian and
other dependent races in the United
States.
The Pacific ocean has long been
recognized as the most fruitful field for
scientific research on the globe. but the
immensity of the undertaking has
hitherto made the task seem impos-
sible. The institution organized at
Honolulu has enlisted the cooperation
OF scientists in all parts of the world
and will probably receive substantial
assistance from the Carnegie institute.
Mr.. Bryan has brought with him a
moving picture film taken at Kilauea
when the volcano was in a state of ac-
tivity. He expects to exhibit it at
different scientific conferences in which
he will take part
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-14
PEACE R[|GNS IN
BOARD OF WORKS
Both Sides to the Recent Fight
Claim Victory and Are
Satisfied
Superintendent Patrick Brode=
rick Seems to Hold ALI the
Spoils of War

Peace reigns in the board of works,
both sides claiming victory. The com
missioners maintain that their power
of appointment and dismissal will here
after be respected in the street repair
department as in all others. Patrick
Broderick, the superintendent, seems.
however, to hold all the spoils of war.
The eight teamsters. who were form
ally dismissed last Wednesday by the
votes of Commissioners Eagan and
Day, and whom Broderick has kept en-
ployed every day since, are to continue
in the department, and a resolution
reinstating them will be spassed today.
The eight teamsters whom the board
sought to force on Broderick are to
be distributed in other departments.
Asked he intended to vote for the
reinstatement of the eight men dis
missed, Casey laughed yesterday and
said: well, I had nothing to do with
dismissing these men. I suppose it is
up to the members who dismissed them
to put them back"
Day and Eagan explained that after
long conference with Broderick it
had been decided to leave Broderick's s
force as he had it, Broderick acknowl-
edging the commissions power, by
charter right, to make all changes.
The serial story of departmental
changes, outside of the Broderick epi-
sode. will have very short number to-
day, If any installment is issued. and
Day and Eagan both stated the changes
hereafter will be infrequent enough not
to disrupt matters in any working di-
vision.
Broderick said: 81 have nothing to
say. There are no changes made in
my department"
The board will today open the bids
for five of the auxiliary fire protection
system eisterns, the first three having
been awarded last week Bids will
also be received for the construction
of the Fulton street sewer, 1920 be-
ing available for the Job.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-14
CLERK HAGFN'S
CASE CONSIDERED
Grand Jury Hears Evidence on
Alleged Withholding OF
Bail Money
Witnesses Also Appear in Con-
nection With Frenzied Finan-
cial Methods of Mcleod

Investigation Of the charge that P j..
Hagen, clerk of Judge Charles Weller's
police court, had wrongfully withheld
$40 bail money deposited by Fred Ehl-
ert, who had been arrested on charge
OF vagrancy, occupied the grand jury
during all OF yesterdays session. No
action was taken in the matter, al
though all of the witnesses were ex-
amined before the inquisitorial body
adjourned
Many witnesses were on hand in con-
nection with the frenzied financial
methods of c. P. Mcleod, formerly
president of the C. P. Mcleod COM
rany. a real estate firm doing business
at 2543 Mission street, but this case
will not be taken up until next Tuesday
afternoon, when the grand jury will
reconvene.
Judge C. L. Weller. Clerk P. ]. Hagen.
Bailin j. M. Murphy and Fred Ehlert
were before the grand jury in the
Ehlert case Weller. Hagen and Muir
phy contended that Ehlert had never
asked for his money, which was on
deposit in the clerks office.
Ehlert said that he had been wrong
fully arrested in the first place, but
admitted that he had not demanded
repayment Of his bail money
j. Butler of 642 Preeita street; Max
Ladar, tailor of 543 Valencia street
Attorneys George F. WeIch and H NJ.
A. Miller. Mrs. Rehm. Miss Frances
Wilson, Arthur w Morgenstern and
Arthur w. Perry were in attendance
as witnesses in the Mcleod case, but
were not called. Butler and I.adar are
two of the complainants against Nc
Leod for alleged embezzlement. Welch
is attorney for Butler and Miller is the
legal adviser of Mrs. Flora Jones, from
whom Butler purchased property
through Mcleod. Mrs. Rehm. formerly
Miss A Edwards. was book keeper for
Mcleod Miss Wilson was stenogra-
pher for the firm before the president
skipped out and Morgenstern and
Perry were McLeod's associates in the
business.