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The San Francisco call., 1908-11-20
CARLSTON SLATED
FOR BANK HEAD
Cashier of Central of Oakland Is
to Get Formal Appoint-
ment Next January

A decision practically has been reached
by which j. f. Carlston will be made
president of the Central Bank of Oak
land to fill the vacancy created by the
death of Thomas crellin. No action will
be taken until the annual meeting next
January, but in the meanwhile Carlston
will to a large extent assume the duties
of the position.
The active management of the bank
has been for some time in the hands of
w. G. Palmanteer who has served as
vice president and general manager. Of
late, Palmanteer's health has been such
that he has been compelled to absent
himself from business. Had it not been
for this he would have assumed the
presidency few months ago he made
trip to Oregon and will soon visit
southern California in search of health
1t is even stated that Palmanteer may
decide to retire with the coming year.
Immediately after Cre1lin's death, it
was reported that Senator Perkins, who
is a director in the institution. might
take the presidency, but after further
the controlling stock hold
ers agreed upon Carlston.
For some time Carlston has been
cashier and vice president of the bank.
He has been associated in it's manage
ment with Palmanteer and has assisted
IL, t,a a;raofiop nf tie roIicv
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WOMEN IN RACE
TO NET SCHOOL
BOARD VACANCY
Swarm of Contestants Shower
Honors on City's Executive
in Hope of Landing Job
DR.. Minora Kibbe Organizes
Forces and Makes Far Reach
ing Campaign for Place
Laura Bride Powers and Mary
Callahan Complete Trio
in the Lead

Mayor Taylor has signified his inten-
tion of appointing woman on the
school board. Since this information
has been spread broadcast there has
been an era of petticoat politics which
has almost caused the mayor to recede
from his original determination.
DR.. Taylor has been invited to teas,
he has been summoned to club lunch
cons. and his friends and advisers have
had honors thrust upon them by femi-
nine hands until it would seem that
every woman in San Francisco cher
ishes an ambition to accede to the
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No Job Until Next Year

The activity is somewhat premature,
however, as the vacancy will not occur
until January / of next year. when the
term of Aaron Altman will expire.
Altman is a brother in law, of Abe
Ruef and was appointed to the board
by Schmitz. DIR. Taylor has allowed
him to serve out his term, but there
will be no reappointment.
The desire among the women to oc-
cupy a place on the board of educa-
ton has been stimulated by the recent
successful candidacy of Mrs. Clarence
Mackay, who not only insisted that a
woman should direct school affairs, but
cast convention aside and ran for the
Office in Roslyn, L. l.
1t has been the practice in eastern
cities to place woman on the school
board and it was only few years ago
that Mrs. Kinkaid served in San
Francisco.
The idea was suggested to the Cali
fornia club little more than a week
ago by Mrs. w. A. Sheridan OF Chicago.
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Men Join i'm Race

At the same time several masculine
educators are endeavoring to dissuade
the mayor, insisting that the new ap
pointee should be chosen from among
them. The friends of A. c. Cloud, a
teacher in the Lowell high school, have
urged his appointment, but it is stated
that the mayor has promised to select
a woman.
DIR. Minora Kibbe has become an act
i've aspirant for the position. She has
organized her forces and has proceeded
to conduct her campaign in the most
UP to date fashion. Her friends have
sought out members of the board of
supervisors, the friends of Mrs Taylor,
and the employees of the city govern
ment, and have sought to impress them
with her fitness for the office.
Mrs Powers and Miss Callahan, it is
stated, have refused to make a canvass,
preferring to leave the matter in the
hands of Mayor Taylor. A number of
others, however, have laid siege to the
offices of the city government.
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MOROS ARE MASSING
TO TAKE THE WARPATH
Column of Troops Sent to MaIa-
bang to Check Hostile
Movement

MANILA, Nov. 20.--Several hundred
warlike Moros have gathered near
Malabang. A column of five companies
with two guns has been sent out to
make reconnaissance. 1t is thought
that after parley the Moros will dis
perse peacefully. The results of the
expedition have not yet been reported
to Manila.
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TOOLS FOR
B|GGY PUT
ON GRILL
Burns Makes Formal Charges
Against Patrolmen Attridge
and Kelly
Men Who Tried to Block Haas
Investigation Must Answer
Before Board
Langdon Probably Viii Conduct
Examination and Blame
Will Be Placed
Saloon Keeper May Lose License
for Openly Approving the
Heney Shooting
THE ACCUSED MEN
AND THE CHARGES

POLICEMAN CHAS. r. KELLY,
Conduct unbecOmtng an OH
Ger.
POLICEMAN JOHN G. ATTRIDGE,
Conduct unbecOmInS an on
Ger.
SALOON KEEPER A. BAKER,
Unit person to hold a liquor
license.
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INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
NEWS TODAY
TELEPHONE KEARNY SO
FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 20. 1908
WEATHER CONDITIONS
NEWS TO-DAY

YESTERDAY-cloudy; southwest wind; maxi
mum temperature 90; minimum. 81.
FORECAST FOR ToDAY-Cloudy; possibly
showers; southwest wind Page I3
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WITNESS
COMMITS SUICIDE
John Kranse Of Telephone COM
pany to Save Employers
From Prison

Another tragedy has occurred to
mark the course of the graft defense
John Krause. assistant general agent
of the Pacific telephone and telegraph
company. died yesterday. self slain, on
the steamship Adriatic as it piled from
Cherbourg, France to Queenstown, Ire
land. A fugitive witness. Krause went
to his death an exile, alone, and in a
foreign sea. Haunted by the fear that
he would be apprehended and brought
back to testify against his friends and
to face possible Indictment. he ended
year of wandering and flight by
drawing a razor blade across his throat.
He was found dead in his cabin. A
brief cablegram from Queenstown
brought the news. 1t said:
Krause Commits Suicide
John Krause of the Pacific telephone
and telegraph company of San Fran
cisco committed suicide today in his
cabin on the steamer Adriatic while
the vessel was coming from Cherbourg
to this port. Krause Joined the Adri-
attic atsCherbourg. Nothing unusual was
noticed about his movements. but as
he had not left his cabin at o'clock
in the afternoon the purser forced an
entrance.
'Krause was found on the floor dead.
His throat had been cut and two blood
stained safety razors lay by his side.
The surgeon of the Adriatic certified
that Krause had bled to death from
wounds self-inficted. The body was
brought ashore and an inquest will be
held.
Krause was travelling alone and no
word has been received from his rela-
tives or friends in California"
Read of Shooting
1t is believed that Krause read in
the French papers of the shooting Of
Heney and the aroused public feeling.
coupled with the intention to prosecute
every one who had participated in the
bribery under the late administration.
Krause had assisted Theodore V Hal
sey in the negotiations with the Ruef
supervisors and had been saved from
indictment through the sufferance of
the Oliver grand jury on the theory
that he would prove a valuable wit
ness.
Krause disappeared in December.
1907, and since then the graft prose-
cution has had no trace of him. Short
ly after his escape the Chronicle
learned OF the facts. but suppressed
the information. 1t leaked to the
prosecution. however. that the Chron-
icle had made the investigation and
it was then that some effort was made
to learn his whereabouts
The tragedy comes as a severe blow
to Adam Krause. brother of the
fugitive. Adam Krause, who is a fruit
exporter, lives at 1852 McAlIister
street, and is hurrying from Los An
geles to the bedside Of his wife. who
lies dangerously i'll. 1t is not known
that he has heard OF the suicide.
The name of John Krause figured
conspicuously in the confessions Of the
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Panic in Death Chamber

The emperor made a speech less than
one hour before his death. He passed
away during a period of the greatest
excitement and confusion. His native
physicians had been temporarily dis
missed under the impression that there
was no change IN the condition Of his
majesty and that ne might live for
some time.
The last illness Of the dowager
empress dated from November ]. on
this day the court was terrified by an
outburst Of uncontrolled temper from
her majesty. on November II she suf-
fered a paralytic stroke upon being
informed Of the precarious condition Of
the emperor. She had sent Prince
ching to make a religious offering in
the hope of propitiating the ghost that
in her dreams had beckoned her to
follow him out to the hills
on the night of November is the
dowager empress called the members
Of the grand council together and
talked with them for some time. They
were told 10 return at . o'clock in the
morning with the edicts prepared to
announce the succession to the throne
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EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL
Why is Biggy still in ofhces Page
As to certain servants of the higher
ups" Page G
Two senatorial reflections. Page
HENEY
Chief of Police Biggy and department are
shown in unenviable fight at the Haas
inquest Page
Prosecutor practically passes danger of blood
poison. Page
women's branch of League of Justice will
hold mass meeting in Calvary church sunday
afternoon. Page
Heney praised and Biggy's removal asked at
mass meeting in Berkeley. Page
GRAFT
Ach accused of lack of ethics in Ruef trial by
Attorneys johnson and Sullivan. Page
CITY
Rev. Payson Young resigns rectorate and de-
clares innocence Of completely in Edna Clark's
disappearance Page L
Mayor Taylor offers to put woman on school
board and starts siege of petticoat poll
ties Page 1
William Keith. the painter, honored by art
association On SEVENTEEN anniversary of his birth
day Page
J. F. carlston to be president of Central bank
OF Oakland in January Page 1
The AIikado'' 10 be presented for benefit of
the Peoples place Page
Postmaster Arthur Fisk Inspector James
o'Connel and Clerk ]. J. Gallagher viii be
accused by Thomas J. Ford, discharged superin-
tendent Of mail, Of conspiracy Page
George ". Hopkins, ex-oank cashier. admits
pecuiations and viii plead guilty of embezzIe-
ment. Page 8
Bailin prevents fight by women involved in
dispute in Judge Graham's court. Page
Small girl comes from Chicago expecting to
meet her father at ferry and is disap-
pointed Page Z
Contract for new concrete and steel pier is let
by harbor commissioners. Page 10
Nevada auto enthusiasts plan to race machines
over dry bed of desert lake. Page 10
Jebson & Ostrander according to report. will
operate line Panama run. Page 10
Mexican war veterans meet at banquet on an
niversary Of dedication of national cemetery at
Gettysburg. Page 10
Dingee cited to appear for examination IN
connection with bond given on behalf of Schmitz.
Croeker interests assume control of his cement
properties. Page 10
Annex 10 ST. Francis hotel VIII give San
Francisco the biggest and tallest hosteIry
in the world. Page 10
Patrolmen who tried 10 hinder W. ]. Burns IN
investigation of Haas affair are formally charged
before police commission Page 1
John Krause of the Pacific telephone company
a fugitive witness. kills himself on liner in the
Atlantic Page L
Public utilities committee and mayor recon-
mend Judge Lindley as special counsel in water
system procedure. Page
Captain c. {. Smith viii probably be detailed
as superintendent of Yosemite park. Page 3
Police commissioners grant permit to run nick
elodeon next door to church. Page
Frank W Smithson's books tangled but short
age less than first reported Page 5
Nine. Arral saved from flames. but husband
may lose his leg. Page 3
SUBURBAN
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Disorder Follows Deaths

Tt is reported that her majesty was
able TO signify her assent to the par
ticular edicts. but Immediately after
having done this she declared:
i can bear no more" and relapsed
into Inconsistencies.
The emperor and the dowager en-
press were dead or moribund when the
regency edicts were issued.
AS soon as it was actually known
throughout the palace that their ma
5esties were dead a condition of panic
ensued. The widow of Tung Chi at
tempted to commit suicide because she
perceived she would not be made dow
ager empress.
Many OF the palace eunuchs fed,
carrying with them such valuables as
they could lay their hands on.
The Dowager Empress Yehenela was
one Of the few who retained presence
OF mind. She ordered that the gates
be guarded and gave other instructions
for the maintenance Of order
Peace in Peking Reported
WASHINGTON, Nov. Is.-continued
Quie prevails in Peking, according to
a dispatch received at the Chinese le-
cation today signed by Prince Ching.
N Tung and Yuan shI Kai. members
oil the foreign affairs board. This in
formation was cabled for the benefit
Of the Chinese consular service Off
cials in the United States and viii be
sent to them by the legation.
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Foreign Legations Abandon the
Theory That Poison Caused
Death of Kuang Hsu
Panic in Palace Follows Passing
of SOvereigns and Dramatic
Scenes Are at an End
Report of Fire and Mob Violence
in Peking Denied by the
Court Officials

EKING. Nov. 19.-An edict order
ing posthumous honors for the
late dowager empress was
issued today and it enumerates
,or the fourth time since the death Of
his majesty the program Of reform to
which the new regime is committed.
These political edicts first began to ap-
pear four days ago. when. in the name
OF the emperor and the grand council
two DEGREES entaning upon the infant
emperor, Pu vi. the carrying out Of
the reforms already inaugurated by
ais predecessor were published.
There is absolutely no truth in the
reports telegraphed here from Singa-
pore and elsewhere to the effect that
Pekng is in flames and in the hands
Of a mob. and that Prince Chang, presi-
dent Of the foreign board. is dead, nor
is the Dowager Empress Yehnela i'll.
Dalai Lama to Ohiciate
Prince Chung was present at the
palace both yesterday and today. The
Forbidden city is. crowded all day long
with officials of various degrees and
throngs Of mourners. and notable in
the gathering is the dalai lama of Tibet
and all his disciples. Tomorrow morn
ing at 10 o'clock there win be a service
Of Tibetan prayers before the collins Of
The late rulers.
The various foreign legations IN at
tempting to determine the causes of
death of the emperor and the dowager
empress have abandoned the poison
theory and have concluded that the
symptoms of the emperor indicate that
death resulted from neurasthenia and
cardiac weaknesses, together with ear
complications.
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A FORMAL complaint. charging
~ conduct unbecoming an officer,
IA was fled with the police COM
mission last night by William
J. Burns jointly against Patrolmen
Charles R. Kelly and John c. At
fridge. These were the men who, act
ing under orders from Chief of Police
Biggy, tried to prevent Burns from
interviewing Morris Haas at the
county Jail the day following Haas
murderous assault on Francis j.
Heney. Kelly and Attridge. when
confronted by District Attorney
Langdon, who accompanied Burns to
the jail, infoEmed Langdon that they
were acting under instructions from
their chief Biggy later in the day
pretended that his order had been
misunderstood
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DIR. Minora kibbe
Mrs. Laura Bride Powers
Miss Mary Callahan

These three names were placed be-
fore the mayor by the California. club
after DIR. Taylor had called for recon-
mendations.
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school board. Out of the many names
submitted it is stated that three have
received serious consideration. These
are:
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See Biggy's Motives

By that time, however, District At
torney Langdon and Detective Burns
had satisfied themselves that Biggy
was not acting in good faith. but was
trying to block the movements of the
district attorneys Office in its efforts
to discover who had egged on the
miserable Haas in his murderous
deed.
The charges against Kelly and At
fridge probably will be prosecuted by
District Attorney Langdon in person,
and it may be expected that Biggy's
conduct throughout the Haas affair
will be the basis for severe arraign-
ment of the chief by the district at
torney.
Further than setting the hearing of
the charges of Kelly and Attridge
for week from tonight, the commits
sion received the complaint without
comment. The charges, which were
prepared by the district attorney,
briefly recite the incidents of that
fateful day, Friday, November Is.
Complaint States Facts
The complaint, after stating that
William ]. Burns is a duly qualified
special police officer of the city and
acting as the special agent OF the dis
trict attorney, says:
THAT on said last mentioned date
said W. H. Langdon and the said
William J. Burns, being informed that
others than Haas might be implicated
in said assault upon said Francis J.
Heney, thereupon, in an endeavor to
investigate said information, visited
the county Jail with intent to inter
view the said Morris Haas; that said
aforesaid mentioned officers thereupon
refused to allow and refused to con-
sent that said william ]. Burns should
see or talk with said Morris Haas, and
thereby delayed and obstructed the
said William ]. Burns. a public oflcer
as aforesaid, in the discharge of his
duty. and the said Charles r. Kelly
and the said John C. Attridge were
then and there and thereby guilty of
conduct unbecoming an officer"
Saloon Keeper Charged
The district attorneys ONCE furnished
the police commission with another
cause for action last night in the shape
Of charges against Albert Baker.
saloon keeper at $50 Kearny street who
on the day that Haas shot down Francis
J. Heney. publicly approved the mur-
derous act in statement that similar
treatment should be meted out to 9TH
ers associated with the graft prose-
cution. referring to them in the viIest
terms.
The complaint against Baker, who Is
notoriously in sympathy with the in
dicted grafters. was signed By ]. Nc
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EASTERN

American federation Of labor votes to fight in
functions at all hazards. Page S
Mayor Tom johnson Of Cleveland announces
that fortune is gone, but is still optim-
istic. Page I6
Standard oil abruptly ends examination Of
John D. and prevents cross examination regard
ing early history Of trust. Page I6
German emperor stll considers himself ab-
soute and pledge to chancellor merely corona
tion oath. Page 10
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COAST

Bruises on face Of unidentified body fou
floating in Napa river indicate fc
play Page
Letters to children read in divorce trial
Dr. Miner in Santa Cruz cost both rarer
tears Page
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SUBURBAN

Mrs. Tibbetts, who was a witness in the Mar
tin viii contest. testides that Mrs. Martin once
broke Baby Johns nose. Page
Oakland will celebrate "tag day. Satur-
day Page
W C. Kendall, prominent Oakland bust
nessnan, expresses contempt for Dargie's
Tribune Page
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FOREIGN
SPORTS

be continued. rage L
SPORTS
Blue and gold and cardinal teams train for
Rugby club championship. Page
Restigouehe breaks seven furIong record and
wins Scoggan handicap Page Q
corbett declares Ketchel has wicked style of
6ghting and prophesies terrific battle. Page 0
Trolley and railroad men TO meet on diamond
at Freemans park tomorrow. Page 0
Man masquerades as Jockey Willie Martin
and detectives believe he is working shady
scheme. Page o
MARINE
New Standard oil tanker arrives from Singa-
pore with record cargo of benzine having on
board s.1oo tons of explosive liquid. Page I3
LABOR
The plumbers union asks that only Americans
be employed on Heteb Hetchy project Page K
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have decided to submit my name
to the republican voters of Chelan
county, for sheriff. If receive the
party Endorsement at the primary cleo
ton I will make a vigorous canvass of
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Ed. Ferguson, of Wenatchee, is a
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on the republican ticket, subject to
the result of the primary election to be
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REGULAR SESSION OF COUNCIL
Some New Ordinances Read and a lol
of Bills Allowed

All the number were present at the
meeting Tuesday night.
Will McGlothlin was given per-
mission to put up tent in the street
until the Weigand building is finished.
No definite action was taken with
reference to the Improvements on
east Commercial street. The matter
was referred to the Street and Alley
committee.
The bond of Marshall Pratt was ap-
proved, as were also the application of
the following parties for liquor license:
Tholin & Smith and Churchill Bros.
Two bills of F. S. Taylor for ser
vice, rejected at the last meeting of
the council for $3.50 each were re-
considered and allowed.
w. J. Moon was given permission
to use portion of Front Street while
the building on the Big Rock corner
is under construction.
The legal opinion of the city Attor-
ney of Seattle to whom was referred
the matters in dispute between the
mayor and the council and by which
all parties agreed to stand was presen-
ted and read. In brief the substance
of the opinion is that the removal of
the marshall and the appointment of
another by the council was without
authority Of law. In the matter of the
removal and appointment OF a police
magistrate the opinion holds with the
stand taken by the council. In other
words, the opinion is that both were
right, and both parties were also wrong,
right as to one contention and wrong
as to the other.
The petition presented by citizens
of the north side to vacate portion OF
Ash street was very properly turned
down.
Following were the bills allowed:
F. S. Searles, blasting, $3.50
DR.. Hoxsey, $500
Oliver Peterson, $2.25
]. H. Bohnsack, $1,000
Joe Teshera, $3.50
D. M. Thomas, $16.45
F. S. Taylor, $4,000
D. M. Thomas, judgment and costs,
$105.60
Civil Engineer Hill, establishing
Front street grade, $500
E. Frank and DR.. Hoxsey, meat
furnished quarantine cases, $3.50
J. J. King, associate attorney in case
against railroad Co., $500
L. J. Nelson, salary, $500
R. F. Templin, repairs, $50
]. F. Pratt, salary, $500
Fred Gelny, work on street, $3.50
Bon Ton Restaurant, board Of con-
victs, $500
T. L. & w. Co., light and water,
$3.50
]. R. Ramsey, work on ST., $3.50
State, for two saloon licenses, $lOC
Seattle attorney fee, $500
The council decided to appropriate
500 for the removal of the Big Rock
the balance necessary to be raised by
subscription.
The marshall was instructed to put
signs on the overhead bridge regulat-
| inO the nee
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I hereby declare my intention of
becoming a candidate for the nomina-
ton of county engineer subject to
the republican primaries.
1918 J. w. Sussex
I hereby announce my candidacy for
the Office of County Engineer subject
to the choice of the republican party
at the primary to be held September 8,
1908. Yours respectfully,
Fred M. Berry
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The ISIS in New York" Co. played
to a good audience at the opera house
Saturday night. The company was
very good and the play was full of
laughable situations.