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Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-10
ARMY'S WAR COLLEGE AT
WASHINGTON is OPENED

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.-The formal
opening of the army war college today
was made the occasion of simple cere-
monies in the building dedicated to that
institution. Secretary Root, under
whose administration of the war de-
partment the institution for military
instruction was inagurated several
years ago; Gen. Franklin Bell, chief of
staff, and Gen. w. w. Witherspoon,
president of the college, addressed Il
distinguished company.
Secretary Root declared it was no
strange thing that at the capitol of a
country devoted to peace there should
arise this structure devoted to the sci
ence of the arts of war.
Greed, jealousy and spite have dis
appeared among men, and prosperity
he said, only invites attack unless
there is also the virile manhood and
capacity to defend the nation possess
ing It. In order that this nation may
be able to defend itself if need be, he
said, the army war college had been
created.
I'VE are not a military nation, and
never shall be-" said Mr.. Root. we
are warlike enough to rise in defense
of our rights. We are singularly like
the English and singularly unlike most
of the nations of the continent. Our
ideas are political and not military. We
do not therefore naturally run in the
mould of military organizations"
Officers of the general staff, he In
sisted, should not allow their desire
for power in military affairs to cause
them to be absorbed by administration
rather than by a study Of military
problems. He admonished them to set
tie their military questions within the
limits of the military establishments
and not carry their controversies either
to congress or to the people.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-10
VICTIM OF SHOOTING WAS
WELL KNOWN LAWMAKER

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Nov. 9.-Former
United States Senator Edward w. Car
mack was born near Castllian Springs,
Sumner county, Tenn, November 5,
1865 He had an academic education,
studied law, practiced in Columbia,
Tenn, and was member of the legis-
lature in 1884.
He was a delegate to the national
Democratic convention of 1896, and a.
member of congress from 1897 to 1901
from the Tenth Tennessee district. He
served with distinction in the United
States senate for six years, being de-
feated for reelection in the primary a
little more than a year ago by former
Gov. Robert Taylor.
Senator Carmack then resumed the
practice of law in this city, which was
then his home, but within a few
months removed to Nashville.
Ran Against Patterson
Last spring he opposed Governor
Patterson for the gubernatorial nomi-
nation, championing the cause of state
wide prohibition. He was defeated.
Shortly after his defeat Senator Car
mack was offered the editorship of the
Nashville Tennesseean. He accepted,
and since then had been at the head of
that paper.
Senator Carmack's newspaper career
began in 1886, as a member of the ed
itorial staff of the Nashville American.
He founded the Nashville Democrat
in 1889, and when 1t merged into the
American he became editor-in-chief or
the latter paper.
In 1892 he became editor of the Com
mercial Appeal, at Memphis. He was
married in April, 1890, to Miss Eliza
beth Cobey Huntington of Columbia
Tenn.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-10
PRESIDENT TO DINE.
BIG LABOR LEADERS
compers, Morrison and o'Connell Not
Among Guests, but keefe Is.
Roosevelt to Discuss
"Needed Laws"

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.-President
Roosevelt has issued invitations for
a notable Labor Legislation" dinner,
to be held at the White House Tues
day, November II.
The guests will include many ma
tional organization members and sew
eral prominent judges and executive
officials, but it is understood Presi-
dent Gompers, Secretary Morrison,
Vice President O'Connell and T. S.
Lennon of the American Federation of
Labor are not included.
Labor legislation will be discussed.
The guests invited include former
President John Mitchell OF the United
Mine Workers of America, now one OF
the vice presidents of the Federation
of Labor President Keefe of the
Longshoremen's union; President Nor
rissey of the Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen; Iice President Duncan of
the Federation of Labor, Grand Chief
Stone of the Brotherhood of Locomo-
tive Engineers, Secretary Treasurer
Dolan of the Inland Association of
Steamshovel and Dredgemen, President
Faulkner of the Amalgamated Window
] Glass Workers of America, T. V. Pow
derby, former head of the knights of
Labor, and Edward j. Gavegan, attor-
ney for the Central Building Trades
association of New York.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-10
ELIHU ROOT
ROOT SLATED TO
GET PLATT'S JOB
PRESIDENT C0NFERS WITH
NEW YORK LEADERS
State Assembly Speakers and National
Committeeman Frame Up Plan
with Executive, but Premier
Denies Interest
lBy Associated Presr.J

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.--It is the
opinion in Washington that as result
of a long conference at the White
House today between President Roose-
welt. James Wadsworth, Jr, speaker
of the New York state assembly, and
William L. Ward, Republican national
committeeman, the man who Will be
supported sby them next January to
succeed Thomas c. Platt on March 4,
1909, as United States senator will be
Elihu Root of Clinton, N. Y, the pres
ent secretary of state.
Neither Mr.. Ward nor Speaker Wads-
worth would discuss the matter, but
it is known that the secretary is not
averse to accepting the candidacy pro-
viding he is assured there is no oppo-
sition to him.
President Roosevelt personally favors
Secretary Root, but Speaker Wads-
worth said today he had received as
surances from the president that he
would not interfere in the selection of
the next senator.
When Secretary Loeb was asked
whether the president had given this
assurance, declared that there was no
use for the president to interfere, leav-
ing the inference that the matter al
ready had been settled.
: Secretary Root declared today he had
made no announcement that he would
be a candidate and that he could not
discuss the matter. He had just come
from the presidents office.
Mr.. Root said that he had written
several letters on the subject of the
senatOrship, but in none of them had
he said he would be a candidate.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-10
is SON OF CAMBRIDGE MAN
AND RECENTLY IN ASYLUM

BOSTON, Nov. 9.-Eric b. Mackey,
who shot Postmaster E. M. Morgan IN
New York city today and then killed
himself, was a son of H. w. B. Mackey
of Cambridge, who is engaged in liter
airy work.
Mackey formerly lived in Cambridge,
where he was employed at the fac
tory of the Boston Woven Hose and
Rubber company.
He was born near Dublin, ireland,
and was about Is years old when his
parents came to Boston. About six
years ago he shot a fellow employe be-
cause Of a fancied grievance, and at
the trial was adjudged insane and COM
mitted to the Worcester asylum, from
which he. escaped in 1904.
Eric Mackey's sister, Anna, for the
mast few months has been student
at the training school for nurses in
connection with the Anna Jacques hos
pital at Newburyport, Mass. When
informed of her brothers suicide fol-
lowing an attempt on Postmaster Nor
gan's life, Miss Mackey became pros
trated.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-10
CLANSMAN is COMING

from 1901 to 1907, made a number of
brilliant speeches. Although inclined
to be sarcastic in some of his utter
ances, he made many friends in con-
gress among both Democrats and Re-
publicans, who admired his fearless
ness and his intellectual attainments.
Perhaps the most notable speech dur
ing his four years in the lower house
was his brilliant effort in his own de-
fense when Josiah Patterson, father of
the present governor of Tennessee. con-
tested Carmack's seat.
During his congressional career he
constantly attacked the Republican adj
ministration, notably in connection with
Indianola, Brownsville and Panama
revolution incidents and executive en-
croachment.
In the senate he was a minority
member of the committee on Philippine
Islands.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-10
SAN LUIS OBISPO THUGS
COMMIT MANY CRIMES
Loot Church During Services, Blow
Open JeweIry Store Safe and
Rob Box Car-Then
Are Captured

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Nov. 9.-During
service in st. Stephens Episcopal
church yesterday thieves entered the
vestry and stole coat and an over
coat, the property of Charles Mars
land, one of the vested choir.
Burglars later entered the jewelry
stone of Curtis & Lederer last night
and after dynamiting the safe escaped
with quantity of silver knives, forks
and spoons and several gold watches.
The store is next door to police head
quarters.
This done, the robbers entered a
Southern Pacific car at Paso Robles
and stole fourteen pairs of shoes. M.
McGinnis, an operator at the depot,
who is feet inches in height. got his
rifle and started in pursuit. He
rounded up eighteen tramps and
marched them into the city. The rob
bers We're captured eventually at San
Ardo.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-10
BROTHER OF SANTA CRUZ
POLICE CHIEF ENDS LIFE
Cuts Throat After Desperate Battle
with Old Man Who Tries to
Prevent Suicide-seized -
with Mania

SANTA CRUZ, Cal, Nov. 9.-John F.
Clark, well known resident of this
city and brother of the chief of po
lice, committed suicide by cutting his
throat with a razor after desperate
struggle with an aged man who at
tempted to restrain him from obtaining
the weapon.
While at the home of one Of his
brothers, Clark was seized with an at
tack of suicidal mania and was about
to cut his throat with a carving knife
when he was grappled by the only
other occupant of the house, an old
man named Reed.
The latter succeeded in getting pos
session Of the knife, but Clark rushed
past him and secured q razor
Casting Reed from him he then ran
from the house.
dead body was found on a salt marsh
nearby.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-10
Won BUELoW TO EXPLAIN
ACTION BEFORE REIcHsTAG

BERLIN, Nov ct is expected the
debate on the subject of the emperor S
interview which was published recently
in a London paper, will be exceed
ingly lively, probably taking up TWO
days in the reichstag.
Chancellor Won Buelow, it is expected,
will make his explanation soon after
the opening.
The feeling in the various parties is
very strong, especially among the So
ciaIists, who have called twenty-siX
mass meetings for, tomorrow IN Berlin
and vicinity to protest against "abso-
lutism."
Members of other parties, in prepa-
ration for tomorrow's interpretations
regarding measures hereafter to pre-
vent similar occurrences, met with the
reichstag today and discussed private
lv their respective attitudes and NOM
mated speakers to express their views
i'm the debate.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-10
THREATEN TO LYNCH MAN
ON TRAIL OF A KIDNAPE Err

SEATTLE, Nov. 9.-Harry M. Der
mott, who has been out with two blood
hounds trying to find the trail of Leo
Bezmer, wanted in Mount Vernon for
blackmail of E. P English. the banker
whom he kidnapped and tied to tree
and compelled him to write demand
for $4,000 ransom, has returned to
Seattle. He reports that Sheriff-elect
C. w. Stevenson of Skagit county will
start tomorrow with a posse in pursuit
of Bezmer. Dermott says the mill
hands are hiding Bezmer and baking
the posse.
When he appeared with his hounds
.they threatened to lynch him.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-10
owes Life to Girl

Morgan was resting well late tonight,
and unless complications develop ne
will recover.
Mr.. Morgan probably owes his life to
the quick wit and bravery of his IA
year-old daughter Dorothy, who saw
Mackey draw his revolver and struck
it with her hand.
This DETECTED the bullet, otherwise
the postmaster would have been fataliy
wounded, for his assailant was at close
range and fired four shots.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-10
San Jose Renovatlne

SAN JOSE, Nov. 9.-In an effort to
purge the Fourth ward Of undesirable
places, thirty women were .arraigned
as Migrants in police court today. Ten
were fined S25 each, and the rest plead
ed not guilty and their cases were set
for trial The Purification league Is
behind the move. A Sunday closing
law is soon to be presented by Coun-
cilmen Whitman and Brohaska.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-10
Boston Brokers InsoIvent

BOSTON, Nov. 9.--The assignment of
Burnham, Bennett & Co., members Of
The Boston stock exchange, was an
bounced at the opening of the board
today. The assignment was made TO
GUY w. Cox, an attorney. Burnham,
Rennett & Co. is composed of Charles
$Burnham, jr., John r. Gilchrist and
Asephus @. Bennett.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-10
GoMPERs' CONTEMPT CASE
POSTPONED TO THURSDAY

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.-The hear
ing in the contempt proceedings against
President Gompers, Vice President
Mitchell and Secretary Morrison of the
American Federation of Labor, growing
out of publications following the in
functions issued against them in the
Buck Stove and Range case, has been
postponed from tomorrow until next
Thursday.
An engagement of Alton B. Parker,
counsel for the labor leaders, before the
court of appeals in New York, was as
signed as the reason for the delay.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-10
Shasta smeIter Case Dismissed

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.-The case of
the United States vs. the Mountain
Copper company of California, brought
by the government to obtain an in
junction against the company prohibit
ing it from operating it's smelter at
Keswick, Shasta county, because of the
Injurious effects of the fumes from the
works on adjacent timber lands, was
dismissed today by the supreme court
as the result Of stipulation between
the government and the company.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-10
LORD MAYOR OF
LONDON SEATED
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now darkening Europe will soon dis
appear without a storm.


appear without a storm.
Isolation Condemned
"There ought to be no talk of iso-
Iatfon." continued the premier, "or Of
hostile grouping among the powers
who are the joint trustees of civiliza-
ton and peace"
cononerciaI outlook and thought if
peace were made there was no reason
why the present depression should be
of long duration.
Both the premier and Reginald Nc
Kenna, first lord of the adnlraty;
deaIt with the question of national
defense, especially with reference to
the navy. They declined to anticipate
the next naval estimates, but the pre-
mier limited that the cost of the navy
was not likely to diminiSh, since, hav-
inc attained supremacy, the govern
ment was firmly determined to main
tain it.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-10
Old Man Dies by Auto

HAMMOND, Ind, Nov. 9.-August
Kolhaz of Chicago, a retired manufac-
turer, SO years old, died here today
from injuries sustained last night IN
an automobile accident.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-10
ProcIaIms ThanksaIvIne

SACRAMENTO. Nov 9.-Governor
Gillett today issued a proclamation
setting aside Thursday, November 26,
as day for Thanksgiving.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-10
FORMER SENATOR
is ASSASSINATED
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man standing over Mr.. Carmack and
that he put something into his own
pocket.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-10
MADE SEVERAL BRILLIANT
SPEECHES IN THE SENATE

WASHINGTON, Nov 9.-Senator
Carmack during his senatorial career
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-10

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money II It fails TO cure.
z. w. GROVES signature Is on each box. Csc.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-21
CAPT. .W.I.BRYAN,
ARGONAUT, IS DEAD
Aged Sailor Succumbs After a
Brief Illness at His Home
in This City
California Loses One of Pi0=
neers Who Laid Foundation
of Commonwealth

Captain William j. Bryan is dead. In
his passing California loses one of its
argonauts, one of the sturdy band of
pioneers who laid the foundations of
this great commonwealth and one of
the remnant of the famous vigilantes
who brought order out of chaos in the
troublous times of the middle fifties. The
old sailor died yesterday morning at
his home in Buchanan street, after a
brief illness that age could not combat
Captain Bryan had been a devotee of
the sea for, many years and he was
NOTED the maritime interests of San
Francisco. In October, 1S49. the ship
New Jersey arrived in San Francisco
harbor with its load of passengers eager
for the gold fields, among whom was
Captain Bryan.
After several years engaged in min
ing he sought new fields, becoming SUI
perintendent of the Oregon steamship
company. He left that position to be-
come a member Or the firm of George
H. Tay & Co. Later he went to Sacra-
mento to assume charge of a gas COM
pany there, only to be recalled to sea
life He returned to San Francisco and
became superintendent of the Occidental
and Oriental steamship company.
Captain Bryan was a member of the
Pioneer society and Occidental lodge of
the Masons He was S2 years of age
and is survived by widow and son.
William V. Bryan. The funeral will
take place Tuesday afternoon from the
family residence, 2002 Buchanan street.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-21
WYMAN WANTS new
MARINE HOSPITAL
Surgeon General Will Recon-
mend Half Million Dollar
Building to Congress

A 100000 United States marine hos
pital will be asked from congress for
San Francisco on accommodation of
Sugeon General Wyman. The plan is to
erect the new building on the marine
hospital reservation near the Presidio.
Plans will be drawn for building Of
brick and stone, with ward capacity
OF 200 beds. The present approaches
to~the hospital are to be improved and
embellished, and along the southern
boundary of the hospital tract a new
iron fence of handsome design is to be
erected. The new structure is to be
built and equipped along the most mod
ern surgical demands.
The importance of San Francisco as
port and the extent of the city's
commerce have made a new marine
hospital necessary. The fact that the
surgeon general makes the request is
believed TO be tantamount to its being
granted by congress.
The present marine hospital build
ings were put up 25 years ago. They
are of wood and are little better than
sheds. They lack space to accommo-
date the number of patients which
their antiquity improvement has be-
come impossible.
The present hospital was designed to
accommodate 130 patients. but has at
times held more than $50 In its wards.
Last year 21S surgical operations were
performed there, and it is estimated
that next year the marine hospital will
be called upon to shelter 1,400 patients.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-21
ARCHBISHOP'S FESTIVAL
Anniversary of Conservation to
Be Celebrated October Is

Archbishop P. ". Riordan was the
recipient of many greetings, letters and
kilograms during the week in remem-
brance of the twenty fifth anniversary
of his conservation TO the episcopal
dignity. the formal celebration of which
has been set for October Is.
Preparations for the event, which
promises to be one of the most elab-
crate church festivals the state has
known, are making apace. n has been
definitely settled that the religious as
pect of the celebration will be commem-
GRATED by pontifical mass in the cathe-
dral.
R. J. Harrison. the organist of the
cathedral. is drilling a large number
of soloists and choristers to make the
occasion musically commendable. Gou-
mods mass solenelle has been selected
and will be given entirely. with the
exception of the credo. Orchestra scores
have been placed in capable hands and
string and wind instruments Will be
heard in conjunction with the large
organ. The preacher of the day has
not yet been selected.
A civic celebration is also on the
program. The details of the arrange
ments. however, have not yet been per-
fected.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-21
INJURED AVIATOR'S
CONDITION BETTER
0rviIIe Wright Steadily Recoy=
ering From Hurts Sustained
in Accident

WASHINGTON. Sept 2o-Orville
Wright. who was seriously injured
Thursday in the aeroplane accident
which caused the death of Lieutenant
Thomas E. Selfridge, continues 10 i'm
prove.
At the official investigation Of the
accident, made at Fort AIyer by the
signal corps. what is believed TO be
the correct theory as TO the cause Of
the disaster was brought out Lieu
tenant Sweet Of the navy. who assisted
the board at the inquiry. in speaking
of the accident, gave the following
version:
Through the numerous long flights
made by Mr.. Wright at Fort Myer
there developed an exceptional strain
on one Of the brackets of the upper
strut OF the rudder, to which a guy
wire was attached. II is quite possible
that the continued strain and vibra-
tiOn wore out the bracket. When the
bracket broke the guy wire dropped
and became entangled in the left pro-
peller. breaking one of the blades
The breaking of the wire caused
the rudder or tail piece TO collapse. and
this, IL is believed. struck against the
left propeller. Further control Of the
aeroplane was impossible. The acci-
dent does not reflect any discredit on
the Wright brothers flying machine.
and is one that would probably not
happen again in q. great many years"
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-21
Personal Mention

F. NJ Sanger of New York is at the
Fairmont.
W. o. Misner of Seattle is a guest at
the Colonial
Peter Barth of Milwaukee is staying
at the Grand.
NJ. o. Herman of Fresno is registered
at the Holland
c. S. Howland of Hanford is a guest
at the Stewart.
P. s. yoss of Los Angeles is a guest
at the Stewart.
y. Zerkle of Vancouver is a euest al
the st. Francis.
A. A Peters of Gold Circle is stayinp
at the St Francis.
]. J. Forster of Chicago is registered
at the St, Francis.
L. e. Pinkham of Honolulu is regis
tered at the Stewart
Otto walther of Munich. Germany.
is at the st. Francis.
o. L. Dunning of Portland Is stavine
at the Pacific Grand
J. s. O'Brien of Los Angeles IS a
guest at the Holland.
James T.. Williams of Redlands is
staying at the Colonial.
Robert Bushby of Courtland. n Y. is
staying at the St Francis
Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Hale of New Haven
nave apartments at the Fairmont.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. d. Miller of phfladel-
phia- are guests at the Fairmonf.
r. c. Gillfs and c. L. Bundv of Los
Angeles are staying at the Fairmont.
Mr.. and Mrs. William J. Wilson of
Los Angeles have apartments at the
Grand.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon G. Noble of
Philadelphia have apartments at the
st. Francis.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-21
FRIENDS
GIVE THEIR SKIN
Brave Victim Of Burns Suffers
Great Agony, but Is Ex=
pected to Recover
Transplanted cuticle Is Grow
ing and Physicians Are
Hopeful for the Best

SAN RAFAEL, Sept. 20.-Although
more than IS men have come forward
and given up portions of their cuticle
to graft upon the body of Philip Red
mond. the fireman who was so badly
scalded in the train wreck at Novato,
July 3,-still more are needed before
the man will be able to walk out of the
hospital a well man.
Yesterday Drs- w. J. Wichman, H.
o. Hewitt and ]. Kuser performed an
other operation and relieved a large
number of Redmonds friends of bits
of their skin to cover the raw limbs
of the unfortunate fireman. Ever since
the frightful experience Redmond has
suffered agony such as has rarely be-
fallen a human being. The bestsof care
is being taken of him, and unless some
thing unforeseen occurs he will soon
be on the road to recovery. A few of
the gratis have died, but most of them
are in healthy state.
They who parted with strips of
their skin yesterday to assist their
suffering friend were: