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The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31
POLAR CONGRESS HEARS
OF PEARY'S NEW PLANS
Old Ship, the Roosevelt, Will Be
Used in Another Dash
for the Pole

BRUSSELS, May 30.-At today's ses-
sion of the international polar congress
Herbert L. Bridgeman, president of the
department of geography in the Brook
lyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, sub
mitted the scheme for reaching the
north pole prepared by the Peary arctic
club Of New York.
The plan involves the use of Peary's
old ship, the Roosevelt which will
leave In the fall to winter on the
north shore of Grantland and thence
make a dash for the pole in 1903. The
coast of Grantland will be followed
westward to Cape Columbia over q
route which will shorten the distance
100 miles and counteract the effects
of the eastern currents
One OF the features OF the new
scheme is the more rigid massing of
the sledge division in order to keep the
men together.
poses to explore Crocker Land, sec
tion of the unknown arctic, the ex-
ploration of which he thinks may revo-
lutionize the existing ideas regarding
the heretofore untraversed polar re-
gions.
Bridgesnan moved that the committee
place Lieutenant Peary's scheme on
record with a vote of congratulation
to the lieutenant.
The forenoon session of the congress
disclosed the fact that an American is
preparing to undertake an expedition
to the south pole in 1911 upon plans
worked out by Lieutenant Peary- The
latter. however, is not to take part in
the expedition
President Roosevelt, to whom Lieu
tenant Peary disclosed this idea, is
said to have indorsed ii enthusiastic
ally. The identity of the American who
is to make the voyage has not yet
been revealed
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31
FRENCH AEROPlANF
FLIES SIX MILES

ROME, May 30.-Leo de la Grange.
the French aeroplanist made a new
experiment with his aeroplane here
this morning which was successful.
He surpassed his own record by flying
for 10 minutes and 80 seconds, only
then coming down because he received
a signal to do so and also because the
motor of his machine cannot hold suf-
ficient gasoline to operate 1t much
longer. During that space of time. M.
de la Grange made nine. and three
fourths rounds of an established course
in the military field. little over nine
and nine-tenths miles, at q velocity of
81 2-l0 miles an hour.
The aeroplane was first pushed for
ward by Nj. de la Oranges associates
and as soon as the motor was put into
action the machine rose without diff
f1culty, keeping from seven to ten feet
above the ground. 1t moved smoothly
and turned easily, the rounds of the
course following each other without
interruption and not once did the
aeroplane touch the ground.
Later De la Grange had another trial
before the French ambassador, but the
wind was blowing and he was unable
to proceed.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31
PLOT TO
SLAY -FOUR KINGS
Anarchist Arrested in Rome as
Vagrant Confesses Conspir-
acy Under Police Torture
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ROME, May 3e.-An anarchistic plot
having as it's object the assassination
of at least four European monarchs
was accidentally brought to light here
with the arrest of Paulo Nikalous for
vagrancy 1t is reported that Nikal-
Gus, after admitting that he was an
anarchist weakened under questioning
and gave partial exposition OF the
conspiracy.
The rulers marked for death. ac-
cording to the anarchists confession.
are: King Edward of England. King
Alfonso of Spain, Emperor William of
Germany and King Victor Emmanuel
of Italy The police authorities of
more than these have been chosen as
possible victims of an assassin's bullet.
The first steps of the far reaching
plot were taken in Lisbon in the mur-
der of King Carlos and the crown
prince. The same men who directed
the killing OF the Portuguese ruler are
In charge of the move against the
others.
Nikalous says he realizes he will be
killed by his comrades as soon as he
is released because of his revelations.
but even at that he will not betray
them further. The admissions he al
ready has made have been secured by
the effective tactics SO well known to
the Italian police.
The authorities expect to learn all
about the anarchist conspiracy and cap
ture the leaders.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31
MOTHER SHOOTS
GIRL'SASSAI[ANTS
Surprises Fiend in Act of Out
rage on 6 Year Old Tot
and Bares Plot

NEW YORK, May 3o.-With an in
fant at her breast Mrs Teresa Felepia
of Brooklyn today meted out sum-
mary vengeance by firing three shots
at John Marc, whom she declared had
been surprised in the act of attempt
ing outrage on her 6 year old daugh-
ter. Marc lived with the Felepia fam
lily since his arrival from Italy four
months ago.
When arrested Mrs. Felepia declared
that Marc. while living on the bounty
of herself and her family. had con-
spired with two other men to ruin
their two daughters and through the
shame OF the children to extort money
from the parents. The other men
named by her are Dominica Francesca.
aged 65, and his son. Gaetano Frances
co. aged 21. The father and son are now
under $4,000 bail each, the son as
principal and the father as an accom-
plice. on a charge preferred by Mrs.
Felepia's II year old daughter. Gio-
vanini.
1t is alleged that Dominica induced
his son TO assault Giovanni in the be-
lief that her father who is well to do.
would make a money settlement upon
Gaetano upon his agreement to marry
the girl. Mrs. Felepia declares that
she had been told that Marc was a
par 70 inns dlAe5Su COiSpii dSS aAd
she had been watching him closely.
Yesterday she said her other daugh-
ter, amelia, a child of 6. said that
Marc had sought to take liberties with
her He denied 1t, but the mother de-
cided to wait and watch.
Today she said Marc induced the
child TO accompany him to a vacant
lot. Mrs. Felepta with her baby in her
arms and a revolver concealed in the
folds of her dress stole to point which
gave her view of the lot. She declared
that what she saw justified the act
which followed when she sent three
bullets into Maros head.
The Brooklyn police believe that the
conspiracy against the Felepia family
is an outgrowth of systematic black
mailing of well TO do Italians by the
Black Hand.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31
WIFE RECONCILED TO MAN
ON TRIAL FOR MURDER
Jury Disagreement Reveals the
Patching of Love Bonds Be-
tween San FranciScans
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Los ANGELES, May So-Although
the fact was concealed while he was
on trial for the murder OF Mrs Char
lotte Noyes. it developed today that w.
p. McComas. in whose case the jury
disagreed yesterday, has become recon
ciled to his wife, with whom he has
not lived for several months and who
has been supporting herself by work
Ing In San Francisco and Oakland Mrs.
McComas came to Los Angeles shortly
after her husband killed the woman
who had come between them. 1t is
said McComas has pledged himself to
stand by her from this time forth
1t is asserted that Mrs Noyes in
tercepted letters from Mrs. McComas
to her husband. 1t was because of the
nonreceipt of these letters that Nc
Comas never knew until his wife came
down here from the north that she had
borne him daughter after he deserted
her for Mrs. Noyes
Mrs. McComas is said to have had a
curious premonition that trouble was
to come to her husband. Just before
they were married in New Mexico 10
years ago fortune teller predicted
that McComas would have trouble of q
serious nature in his forty fourth to
forty sixth years-the present period
McComas probably will be tried Sec
ond time late In the summer.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31
"KOl NIDRE" TESTS
YIDDISH PLAYERS
Play Is Comedy, Tragedy and
Drama, in Which Cast
Works to Advantage


"Kol Nidre." at. the Novelty theater
last night. brought out the Yiddish
players to excellent advantage The
plot OF the operetta Is taken from the
time of the Spanish inquisition- IL is
drama, tragedy and comedy combined,
and in a measure resembles a mixture
of Meyerbeer's. "Huguenots" and Rich
elisu."
Music plays a large part in the pro-
duction and all the vocalists or the
company have opportunities to show
their talents.
Polus (pIayed BY Jacob Frank. who
was born in the Jewish faith, but who
renounced his faith and became the
high Catholic priest Of the court OF
Madrid. is the big part in the play.
The other characters are his daughter
Elvira. who is in love with Bartelo.
who is Jew. Elvira. although born
a, Jewess. had adopted the faith OF her
father. and was supposed to be Cath
Ollie by the courtiers.- In her love for
Bartelo she is accused of being SPY.
The court demands that Bartelo re-
nounce his Jewish faith before IL Will
sanction the marriage of the two lovers.
Bartelo refuses and both Elyira and his
lover are burned at the stake. j.
White as Bartelo and Miss I. Bloom as
Elvira acted and sang with force and
vtgor- Applause and recalls were fire.
quent-
This afternoon "Two Little Migrants
will be given and tonight The Mute" is
the bill.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31
PILOTS TELL TALE
OF SAIL AND WHALE

Captain Ted Ferguson and the crew
of the pilot boat Lady Mine. which
was cruising off the heads throughout
yesterdays terrific gale, brought in
briny story from the salt sea when
they moored at their dock last night
While the Lady Mine was veering OF
the lightship about 3 o'clock the look
out sighted two immense bull whales
ahead engaged in a fierce fight and
lashings the water into foam with
thrashings of their tails.
AS the Lady Mine sailed by both
whales caught sight of her and seemed
to determine to unite their energies in
a common cause, for they ceased their
struggle for the instant and sws~
alon gside the boat They dived unase
it and rubbed IL with their noses. and
became so threatening in their actions
that Captain Ferguson was Obliged 10
turn about and run for it to escape
them. The whales followed directly
astern. but again took up their own
private quarrel
The waves we're running in noun
tafns. but whenever the Lady Mine rose
on the crest of sea the whales could
be distinctly seen right behind and en-
gagged In a death combat Once one OF
them was seen to raise his whole
length out of the sea and throw him
apparent effort to break II. The water
about the pilot boat was streaked with
blood.
The whales followed the Lady Mine
for two hours until II reached the very
harbor entrance. Captain Ferguson re-
ported that the wind blew rs miles an
hour outside
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31
FIRST SQUADRON OF
FLEET OFF THE HEADS
Connecticut, Louisiana, Ver-
mont and Kansas Arrive for
Cruise in Drydock

The battleships Connecticut, Loutsi
ana. Vermont and Kansas, comprising
the first squadron of the Atlantic fleet.
under command of Rear Admiral
Sperry, arrived outside the Golden gate
at IL o'clock last night and dropped
anchor off the lightship until this
morning. when they will again steam
into San Francisco bay.
The vessels of the first division will
go on the drydocks as soon as possible.
The Georgia, New Jersey, Rhode Island
and Virginia are at Tacoma. which
place they leave today for Bremerton.
The entrance of the first squadron this
morning will not be attended with any
ceremonies
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31
Death of CedHno
Casts Gloom

BALTIMORE, May 30.--The tragic
death of Emanuel Cedrino. who was to
have been the star performer of the
day and who promised. after trying
Pimlico track and pronouncing 1t and
It's turns excellent, to attempt to estab-
lish new worlds records today, cast a
damper on the enthusiasm Of those who
had looked forward to the automobile
races this afternoon A great crowd
was in attendance and interest CEN
tered in the 100 mile race. which was
won by Leimbach.
The track surface was in fine condi-
tion. the rain of last night having laid
the dust Summaries follow:
Five miles, for $4,000 to $4,000 stock
touring cars--A. s. Mccormick first
Time. gel 2-5. Three cars competed.
Maryland runabout championship. 10
miles-Robert Morton first: Charles B.
Kirkman second. Time ll:4o 40.
Three cars competed.
Five miles, z01 top horse power
stock touring cars-E. S. Seinbach won
by default, the only other car falling
to start Time. 5:35 2-5.
Special event. FIVE mile motor cycle
championship, handicap-H Matthew,
Gault, first; w. II. Fisher second;
Chick" Thomas third. Time, 6:31.
Nine competing.
Ten mile, Pimlico, free for all handi-
cap--E. S. Seinbach first; Robert Nor
ton, second; A. s. Mccormick third.
Time 1907. Four cars competed.
100 miles, stripped stock chassis-E
S. Seinbach first; R. Morton second; X.
Price third. Time. hours AZ seconds.
Six cars competed.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31
NeWbef Is Star OF
Bluerock Shoot
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SACRAMENTO. May so-Marksmen
from all over central and northern CAL
ifornia gathered here today to partici-
pate in the annual Kimball and Upson
bluerock tournament the biggest
shooting event of the kind in the state
this year. The honors of the day were
carried off by Frank NJ Newbert Of
sacramento, who made a score of 1S2
out of a possible 200. E. c. Ikes OF
Fresno made the second highest score.
breaking 179. while Nj. A Feudner of
San Francisco and F. F. Merrill of
stockton were tied for third honors,
with III each to their credit Newbert
broke 7s straight bluerocks without a
miss. and his shooting was considered
very wonderful because a strong north
wind was blowing, which interfered
somewhat with high scores. Besides
Newbert, the following made clean
scores: George Young of Sacramento,
II. Garrison of Modesto. W. H. Seaver
OF San Francisco. Newbert carried off
the largest percentage OF money win
nings. The other principal winners
Were A J. Webb of San NFrancisco
George Young of Sacramento. M. o.
Feudner of San Francisco, E. HoIIing
OF San Francisco, E. C.. Ickes of Fresno
and 5. +. Merrill of San Francisco. The
tournament will continue tomorrow
and many more marksmen are EXPECT :
ed. The main event tomorrow will be
a championship shoot for a handsome
silver cup. There will also be a three
man team shoot for a silver cup. The
teams are to be composed of three men
from any city or town or within 80
miles thereof.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31
POSTAL MEN SEEK
EIGHT HOUR DAY
Clerks Convention Instructs
Delegate to National Gather
ing to Favor Wilson Act

OAKLAND, May 30.-Twenty-se
delegates from the various branches Of
the California postofice clerks asso-
citation met in convention In the coun-
Gil chambers of the city hall this after
noon- The delegate to the national
convention, Leon w. Umstead Of Los
Angeles, was instructed to favor the
passage by congress of the Wilson act,
which will give the postal employees in
all Offices working week of 4S hours,
and will allow extra pay for over
time.
The. officers of the state association
were reelected Committees were
named to carry out the purposes OF the
organization, and In the evening the
gathering met again at a banquet In
ldora park The next convention city
selected was Stockton. where the state
convention will be held May 80 OF
1903. The constitution of the national
association designates Decoration day
as the regular convention day. The re-
elected officers follow
L. A. Umstead. Los Angeles. president: Carrie
=. r. Swnnk, Santa Cruz, first vice president;
Ralph ]. Faneuf. Oakland second vice president
j. F. Cone, San Francisco. secretary; II. r.
Rivett, Sacramento. treasurer
Grieyanee committee-C. w. Seely. San Fran
cisco. chairman; Miss Ellsworth. Stockton. and c.
o. Miller, Los Angeles.
Finance committee-August McGilI. Vallejo
II. IL. d. IL.
Donohoe. San Francisco.
Resolution eommittee-w- Seely San Fran
CISCO chairman; c. o, Miller, Los Angeles, and
H. J. Charley, Oakland.
The credentials committee named at
the opening of the convention to take
charge of the preliminary work con-
sisted OF j. F. Farnsworth, Stockton;
Il. W. Anderson, Alameda, and Miss p
Boland, Oakland.
The delegates from the various
branches who attended the convention
and banquet are as follows:
oaksnd-R. NJ Browne, r. j. Charley, r. F.
Stromberg. Miss Stella NJ. Boland and E. Colby
Alameda-E W. Anderson, George Porep and
T. o. Leydecker.
Miss Elizabeth weede.
vallejo-August McGill.
Stockton-F. H. Schoield. Myra z. Ellsworth
and ]. +. Farnsworth.
aeramento-Harry. jenkins, William Taylor
and NJ. F. Hayne
San Francisco-R. L. Apple. Seamen Freed,
Rosaline Bost, Carlton W. Seely T. H. Donohoe
George p. Feely. Z. J. Martell and Joseph
Los Angeies-C. o. Miller.
The 4S hour week was the most i'm
portant topic discussed, the delegates
contending that all other employees of
the federal government work on that
basis, and in case of working on Sun
day are given some other day for
leisure.
The vacation period allowed to post
office clerks was also discussed. but no
action was taken. The regular annual
vacation allowed to the employees Of
the postoffice consists of 15 days at
present, and the clerks wish to have
this increased to so days a year.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31
FLIGHT OF CANARY BIRD
BETRAYS TWO BURGLARS

Betrayed by a canary bird which they
had stolen the day before, two burglars.
Peter Wagner and James Haggerty.
were arrested yesterday In Kentucky
street by Detectives Reagan and O'Con-
nell and charged with burglary. The
dav before the house of Steven Sand
rick at e31 Twenty-second street was
entered by thieves who stole several
valuable pieces Of jewelry and seven
canary birds.
The detectives had no clew TO guide
them, but the close watch which they
kept in the vicinity of the burglary
was rewarded when one of the stolen
birds fiuttered from the pocket of one
of the robbers as the two were on their
way TO a bird store to dispose of their
loot The men were promptly arrested
and a search revealed several of the
little songsters concealed in their pock-
cts.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31
CAR TRUCKS JUMP TRACK

While .traveling at a high rate OF
speed yesterday afternoon, the rear
trucks of car No. 1922 of the beach
line jumped the tracks at the corner
OF Cole and. Oak streets. the back
portion of the car swinging out from
the rails a distance of 20 feet. De-
Ieetiye trucks, according to motorman
the peculiar accident. While the
wrecking crew was engaged in re-
placing the car a heavy chain snapped
In two, section OF which narrowly
missed striking a bystander. Traffic
was delayed 80 minutes.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31
PRESIDENT DEconArEs GRAVES

WASHINGTON, May 30.-President
Roosevelt and thousands Of Washing
seryance of Memorial day Services
were held at Arlington and all the
other cemeteries In the vicinity of this
city. A boat laden with flowers was
set adrift on the Potomac river in
tribute to the dead of the navy and
there was a parade of military organ
izations and patriotic bodies.
At the Arlington national cemetery
Representative Esh of Wisconsin was
the first to speak Shortly after 10
O'Clock this morning President Roose-
welt drove to Arlington in an open sur
rey. taking a number Of floral wreaths.
One of these was placed on the monu-
ment of General Sheridan. another on
the tomb of the unknown soldiers of
the civil war and third on the monu-
ment of the Spanish veterans The
president made no engagements to
speak this year because of the uncer-
tainty as to the adjournment of con-
gresS.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31
LETTER CARRIERS ASK
FOR IMPROVED ROADS
State Convention Appoints a
Committee to Present Formal
Petition to Legislature

MODESTO, May s0.-rhe last work
OF the state convention OF the Rural
today was the election of a commit
tee of nine. headed by President vod-
den. TO present petition 10 the leg
tslature requesting Improvement in the
roads travelled by carriers.
The convention adopted a resolution
indorsing the parcels post and post
savings banks.
G.. II. VOdden, president, Los Gatos:
j. W. Hafnes, secretary, San Jose: r
A. Eckels. vice president. Tulare: Ira
kearnes, treasurer. Fresno. were re-
elected. c. j. James. Ceres Frank
Bishop and c. T. Perner Modesto, were
elected as executive committee Bishop
and Haines were elected delegates TO
the national convention; alternates.
Vodden and Eckels-
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31
STUDENTS PREPARE
TO STAGE COMEDY
Graduating Class OF Berkeley
High School to Present
"The Senator"

BERKELEY, May 30.-.The Senator
will be staged by the students of the
graduating class of the Berkeley high
school in Ye Liberty playhouse in Oak
land Tuesday afternoon. Musical and
dress rehearsals for the play have been
held during the week. Earl Waycott
who will play the part of Senator Riv-
ers, is manager of the cast, assisted
by Albert Rathbone. president of the
graduating class. who will take the
part of Richard Vance. Miss Hivenia
Bristol will play the character of Ma
bel Denman.
Other members of the cast are:
Mr.. Armstrong, secretary of state,
Carl Johnson; Ling Ching, Chinese am
bassador. Robert Weber: Isaac Sharp
less, Raymond Newsom; Rastus. James
MARSHALL; Count Won Stroll, Percy
Wisecarver: Silas Denman, Ralph
Bowers; Lieutenant Schuyler, Werner
Lawson; Josie Armstrong, Pauline
Ruth; Mrs. Schuyler. Eva Sherwin; Mrs
Armstrong. Stella Davis; Mrs. Hillary
Eunice Beal.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31
ARCHBISHOP FARLEY
BEARS PETERS PENCE
Takes American Offering tc
Rome and Is Mentioned
as Next Cardinal
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ROME. May 3o.-Archbishop Farley
will arrive in Rome in July. bringing
with him the Peters pence Offering.
This offering will be the largest In
the history of any diocese in the whole
Catholic world.
The offering presented through Arch
bishop Farley will be gratefully re-
ceived, for the holy father finds ii is
becoming more and more difficult each
year to meet the increasing financial
responsibilities Of the Vatican
IT Is expected that Archbishop Far
ley's visit. bearing the generous Amer
lean Peters pence will revive the
speculation about the work Of the next
consistory. The pope. IL Is reported,
feels inclined to use his influence. Ito
add another American cardinal to the
ancient college. II Is unlikely that the
next consistory will appoint more than
one american cardinal. and Farley's
friends are hopeful that he may receive
the coveted red hat.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31
SUSPECT HINDU PLOT
CENTERED IN NEW YORK
American and European Detec-
tives Watch Alleged
RevOIutiOniStS
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NEW YORK, May So--Scotland yard
detectives. aided by Pinkerton men,
have been working for some time In
this city under the direction of the
British government, through Consul
General Bennett. on the theory that an
important branch of an East Indian
revolutionary movement is in existence
here. Htndus suspected of being agents
of the revolutionists and the men with
whom they associate, either In a bust
ness or social way, have been put un-
der surveillance.
Particular attention has been paid by
the detectives to the Clan-Na-G Gael and
the various Irish secret societies. II
was claimed that men Identified with
the various Irish societies have been
instrumental In promoting the growth
of similar societies In India, giving the
natives the benefit of their experience
In the matter Of organization and the
best means for increasing their mem
bership and provoking hostility to
British rule In India
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31
LEWIS NIXON TO BUILD
FOREIGN WAR VESSELS
Democratic Committeeman Re-
turns With Fat Shipyard
Contracts From Abroad
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NEW YORK, May 3o-Lewis Nixon,
delegate at large to the democratic ma
tional convention. returned today on
the Campania with Mrs. Nixon and
their son. Nixon has contracted to
build a number Of warships for Euro
pean governments at his Staten island
shipyard. and predicts cheerfully that
there will soon be plenty of business
for all hands In this country He said
American shipyards would be busy,
too.
Il spent one whole day with Richard
Croker at Glencairn. In Ireland. said
Nixon. or course Croker and talked
politics. He wants to see Bryan
elected president Croker is coming
over here after the next election. I
myself think Bryan will be nominated"