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The San Francisco call., 1908-04-06
RELIGION FOR THE JACKIES
Nonsectarian Services to Be
Held for Fleets Men

Religious services of nonsectarian
nature will be held for the men of the
warships in the sailors clubhouse in
Beale street and the pavilion at Eighth
and Market streets every Sunday dur
ing the fleets stay. In response to a
request from the San Francisco church
federation, composed of members from
nearly every religious organization in
the city, the fleet committee has de-
cided to this effect.
Arrangements also have been made
for holding services on board the bat
tleships If the consent of the various
commanding oIncers is secured. The
auxiliary religious committee from the
federation has planned, In addition, to
give entertainments of social, musical
literary and lecture character on board
the ships different evenings of the
week
The members of the auxiliary COM
mittee are: Bishop William F. Nichols
chairman; F. A. McCarl of the naval
Y. NJ. c. A. Henry ]. Mccoy of the local
Y. NJ. C. A, Chaplain B. r. Patric of
the navy, and Revs. William K. Guth-
RE, H. H Bell. George E. Burlingame
E. r. Ollie, l. c. Meserve, G. A Bern
thai, Robert Lord Cave. Frank w. Gale
Bradford Eeavitt Frank Stone, Father
Philip ORyan and Rabbi Jacob Voor-
sanger
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-06
SWINBURNE RETURNS
TO SECOND SQUADRON
Admiral Resumes Command and
Cruiser Charleston Freshly
Painted Receives Visitors

The cruiser Charleston entertained a
large number of visitors yesterday
that is-the visitors were not invited
guests, but citizens and their families
who took advantage Of the beautiful
weather to visit the warship. Every
possible attention was shown them.
The vessel has been freshly painted and
is spick and span from stem to stern.
Admiral w. T. Swinburne returned on
Saturday from trip to Los Angeles
and is once more in command of the
second squadron of the Pacific. Besides
the Charleston the other vessels of his
feet are the cruisers St Louis, Mil
waukee and Albany.
Captain Philip Williams, who was in
command of the Charleston yesterday,
said that the orders for the future
movements of the vessel had not been
received. He thought however. that
probably it would go to Bremerton to
drydock for few days. The Charles
ton will return to this port when Ad-
miral Evans fleet arrives.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-06

that the insurance company set private
detectives TO investigate the case.
The latter attempted to bully Miss
Clough into q confession. They threat
ened her with the penitentiary and
charged her with perjury. They
stormed, bluffed and accused until they
Brove ner to an invalid's bed-and then
reported that she was innocent
The claim was paid, but the slander
received impetus from the investiga-
ton II few from lip to lip, swelling
IN volume Miss Clough was ostraciEed.
She was dropped. The homes of her
former acquaintances were closed TO
her and she finally drew into herself,
silent. lonely, heartsick-
Then came the reparation. The cas-
lSet received yesterday was addressed
ITO the woman who was in charge of
the club when IT was burned down.
In 81 were one or two of the gems
and some papers. The woman, in her
note. said she was writing from the
house OF a priest in Alameda and de-
elared that her husband had confessed
on his deathbed that the jewels had
some into his possession
How they had entered into his pos
session she did not say, but the pre-
sumption is that he had robbed the
clubhouse when Miss ClouRh was away
and then set FIRE to the building TO
pover his tracks. Whatever the sur
mise the confession absolutely clears
Miss Clough and eNectually refutes
The slander-but ails to remove the
stamp of sorrow c.. the girls face and
give back TO her the three years stolen
srom the springtime Of her youth.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-06
BULLETS RAIN IN
LISBON STREETS
Rioters Shot Down in Fierce
Battle With Troops and
Police

LISBON. April 5.-The elections here
to-day were followed tonight by serious
T1oting which was only put down by
vigorous action by troops. The rioting
broke out in different parts of the city
as though by a preconcsrted plan.
Troops repeatedly charged the mobs
that in places filled the streets. The
rioters used clubs. stones and whatever
other weapons came to hand. The
troops replied with voYeys OF bullets,
killing and wounding a number of the
Eioters.
Up TO midnight counting had not
commenced in many Of the districts.
Strong police guards were assigned to
watch the returns throughout the
night.
The ballot boxes. according to the
traditional custom. Were installed in
churches and the voting, due to the
agitation throughout the country and
the active campaign OF the republicans,
was probably the heaviest cast in Por-
tugais history. Because of bad com
munications with the provinces IL is
unlikely the full returns will be in
before Tuesday.
Nevertheless. 8 large monarchist CO.
AAANiOA HldJOIAlSs composed Oh the Two
old "rotstive" parties. the nationalist
clerical and the tranquist groups, is
assured. Ninety-nine out of 14s depu-
ties to be chosen. already elected, are
monarchist.
The republicans, who had but two
seats IN the dissolved parliament, in
creased their representation to possibly
20. In Lisbon they swept the populous
sections Of the city. but the outside
districts Offset in a measure this ad-
vantage.
Opposition leaders have raised the
cry of fraud.
The monarchists apparently are sat
fsfed with the result OF the election,
saying that the extravagant claims of
the republicans are utterly disproved
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-06

With q flying squadron" of 10 big
automobiles pressed into service for the
occasion and corps Of volunteer col
lectors, extraordinary efforts will be
made today and tomorrow by the fleet
committee to bring the total of the feet
fund TO $4,000 and to cease active work
in that connection by Wednesday
At 10 o'clock this morning the squad
ron will start out to begin its labors.
Before the collectors wind up their eff
forts tomorrow night they will visit
$500 saloons and 500 restaurants with
in the boundary of the city and expect
to secure pledges of between $4,000
and $4,000. A preliminary letter has
been sent to every saloonman in San
Francisco telling of the coming visit
from a representative OF the commit
Chairman A. A. Watkins of the finance
committee under whose orders the
automobile squad will work believes
that the average subscription from
each will amount to at least $25.
But whatever the result of the cam
paign, whether $4,000 or $4,000 is
raised, Watkins will make what Will be
practically the final report of his com
mittee at the general meeting OF the
feet committee wednesday. From that
report all estimates Of expenditures in
connection with the celebration will be
made, and the various subcommittees
Will receive their respective appropria-
tions from the amount then on hand.
The report will be the first definite
statement of the resources of the fleet
committee.
Watkins has arranged the work of
his collectors and automobiles in great
detail. Lists giving the addresses of
every restaurant and salooon in the
city have been prepared, and each col
lector has been assigned to canvass
fully a certain section. This work will
be greatly simplified by the automo-
biles.
I'm confident that the flying squad
ron idea will be a great success" said
Watkins yesterday. TT will bring the
work of collecting the entertainment
fund TO a climax-though it doesn't
mean that no subscriptions will be re-
ceived after Wednesday. We have
about 900 now on hand. 1 expect
to be able to report that we have raised
a total of at least $4,000"
When the feet committee meets
Wednesday Chairman James D. Phelan
will recommend the construction of re-
viewing stands at various points in
Market street and Van Ness avenue
providing space enough to seat at least
1000 people. Seats in the stands will
be provided for women and little chill
dren who would be scarcely able to
endure the fatigue of standing the two
or three hours the big parade will take
to pass. 1t is also planned to build one
reviewing stand for Secretary Metcalf
state and city officials and officers OF
the fleet.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-06


sions for the sailors. They bring the
ships hands and all the ships mascots
bear cubs, billygoatE. monkeys, par
rots, bulldogs and all-have a lively
time.
The illness of Admiral Evans is a
source of deep regret all along the
coast, but he has announced his deter
mination to rejoin the feet at San
Diego If it be within the bounds of hu-
man possibility.
quiet week of preparation is be-
fore the fleet at Magdalena bay. A
feet regatta is to be held all day Fri
day. There are seven rowing races on
the morning program aud five sailing
races in the afternoon. The sailing
races are at five and 10 miles for
barges, sailing launches. gigs. cutters
without rudders and whaleboats. The
crews to participate in the races against
the Pacific fleet at San Francisco will
be picked at this regatta.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-06
FLYING SQUADRON
IN QUEST Of FUNDS
Volunteer Collectors in Autos
Will Try to Raise Total
of $4,000
Will Ask 1900 Saloons and 600
Restaurants to Contribute
to Fleet Entertainment

The operator at the United wireless
station on Russian hill picked up a
wireless message from the battIeship
Georgia early this morning, i'm which
the news was flashed that the torpedo
boat fiOtilIa had just arrived at Magda-
lena bay TO join the feet.
The message was caught at 1915
o'clock by Operator Perry, who was on
duty, almost 2,4oO miles from the oper-
ator on the warship. The message was
as follows;
son board battIeship Georgia at
3IaEdeIena Bay. Torpedo boat fiotiIIa
has just arrived, with everything in
first class order. The speed of the ships
is considered remarkable after their
10000 mile voyage through tropical
waters and with foul bottoms.
"ships arc putting ON snow white
dress for the parade mp the coas I.
Prospects for reception at coast cities
is the chief topic of conversation among Y
officers and men,
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-06
|FvANS JOKES AT
MUD BATH HEAT
"Nearer Hell Than Ever Was"
Laughs Admiral In
Steaming Ooze
Gains Strength Rapidly and
Takes Long Drive Through
the Hills

PAsO RoBLEs HOT SPRINGS. April
5.-Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans was
strong enough today to take two
hours carriage ride through the nils
surrounding the springs. This morn
ing the admiral was given his first mud
bath in the kurhous since his arrival
here. This was followed by massage
treatment for an hour. AS he looked
at the hot black oozy mass In which
he was being packed and tho sulphur
Gus steam rising from it he remarked
jocularly, This is nearer hell than
ever was before" He not only enjoyed
the novel experience. although he at
first regarded the black steaming mud
with disfavor, but declared himself as
wonderfully benefited by the treatment.
ADMIRAL TAKES DRIVE
The admiral felt so strong and was
in such good spirits that he called for
a drive through the bills. Accompa-
MED by his son, Lieutenant r. Taylor
Evans, and Surgeon P. Z. Mcdonald Of
the admirals staff, Dr. l. Il. Philips,
the resident physician, and Lieutenant
Colonel George " Torney of the Pre-
sidio, the admiral left the springs at 2
o'clock and returned at 4. He was
taken to the ranch of James Horsburg
Jr. at Santa Ysabel, where short stop
was made and the admiral given
glass of milk He returned somewhat
fatigued, but greatly pleased with the
outing and strong enough to receive
General J. B. Lauck, adjutant general
of the California national guard, who
brought Governor Gillett's greetings
and welcome to the state.
Although at the springs but four
days, the sLl,shine, baths and inland
air have made a wonderful change in
the admira.s condition. He can get
around his room on crutches and was
able to stand on his feet when getting
in and out of the carriage today.
The admiral is almost overwhelmed
by the kindness and thoughtfulness Of
the people of California. His room in
the southeast tower of the hotel Is con-
stantly banked with the choicest of
flowers which arrive on every train
from all parts of the state.
DENOUNCES FAKE STATEMENT
Admiral Evans this afternoon We
hemently denounced a dispatch in San
Francisco paper written by former
war correspondent now on board the
u. S. S. Kans Is at Magdalena bay quot
ing an ordnance fficer as having said.
II would rather have killed 40 men II
our ship could have got the trophy"
The grim old fighter fairly exploded
when he read 1t. Turning to the AS
sociated Press representative he said:
q do not bel We that any officer of the
fleet ever made any such expression or
said anything like that. If some officer
did say that, or make any such express
sion, and I knew who 1T was l would
have him court martialed. No feeling
of such intense rivalry exists between
ships as to be willing to sacrifice life
for the sake of target trophy. l think
too much of my men for that. That is
not the feeling in the navy, and I don't
want the public to think that 1t is. be-
cause 1t is not true"
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-06

Continued from Page L, Column
tn the former commissions. Loveland is
understood to have argued that a
heavy fine might not be imposed, but
he contended that a penalty should be
fixed TO show the company that it could
not break the law with impunity and
immunity
In case the other two commissioners
overrule him, ii is stated that Lovelnad
will submit minority report recon-
mending that fine be imposed
Loveland has refused to discuss the
situation. but IL is learned from sources
that are close 10 the commission and
which are in a measure responsible for
the gathering of much evidence against
the Southern Pacific that the facts are
as above stated.
OTHER ROADS ACCUSED
Last evening Commissioner Loveland.
Attorney General L. s Webb and As
sistant Attorney General Raymond
Benjamin left for Los Angeles. This
morning the commission and the attor-
ney general will begin the investiga-
ton into the charges of rebating pre-
1erred against the Santa Fe and the
Clark railroads. Benjamin has already
collected much evidence against those
corporations. President Irwin went to
Los Angeles from his sacramento home
and Summerland win meet the commits
sion IN Los Angeles. The investiga ton
viii be held in the chamber of COM
merce building.
At the conclusion OF the investiga-
ton Loveland, who is a colonel on the
stan OF Governor James N Gillett. will
meet the governor in San Diego and
assist in the welcome to the feet. Mrs.
Loveland viii be there with Colonel
Loveland
DEMAND LOWEST RATES
One effect of the disclosures made
during the investigation into the South
ern Pacifcs freight rate jugglery has
been the awakening of grain and hop
men throughout the San Joaquin val
ley They learned from the investiga-
tion that Simon Newman was granted
preferential rates and now they have
decided 20 insist that the company give
them the lowest possible schedules
The California traffic association is
not 10 assist in the prosecution of cases
ir Lo. Angeles. but traffic bureau
established in the southern city will
take part, under the direction of its
manager, a former chief clerk of the
Santa Fe.
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Continued From Page i, Column
the exact meaning that the dispatches
would seem to indicate. The plan mas
not been developed, and In five years
II would hardly be possible to make
the change. 1t could surely not be
made in less time than that. | believe
that the plan is in a general way to
shift all of the first year and sopho-
moro work upon the secondary col
leges of the country. 1t would give
the normal schools and smaller institu-
tions the task of fitting the men and
women for their junior and senior
years. AS understand the matter, two
years undergraduate work only would
be required here prior to the bestowing
of the bachelor of arts degree
CONSIDERED BY FACULTY
Dr. George A. Clark, private secre-
tary to President Jordan, was reticent.
The matter has been considered by the
faculty" he said but 1 do not believe
that any change is anticipated at
once"
Dr. o. E. Elliott, registrar of the uni
versity. was able to throw some inter
esting light upon the subject. As an
authority upon the secondary schools of
the state, he does not believe that the
plan is at all possible within five years.
He further said that should Stanford
university adopt this plan it probably
would be the only institution on the
coast able to do so. The University of
California and the other state uniyer-
stiles must first wait until some pro-
vision is made for such change by the
state legislatures
The situation is practically new and
unexpected to the undergraduates and
has caused considerable comment. IL
Is the general opinion that while the
matter has been considered, it is only a
future possibility which has been con-
sidered by DR.. Jordan.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-06

public works would spend $4,000 in
cleaning up the streets before the fleet s
arrival and appealed to the merchants
TO help by lending their support toward
compelling contractors to clear up de-
bris. other speakers were Ernest
Smith, Ernest f. Howell. Joseph b. kel-
leher, Gus Siemann, Edwin Jones, M. @.
Morgenson. Charles E. Arnold and Sec
retary L. @. Haven.
After the meeting several new mem
bers enrolled themselves on the books
of the association.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-06
BANKERS CONDITION UNCHANGED

SANTA BARBARA. April 6-The condition of
Edward r. Spalding. the banker OF Buffalo,
X Y, who was yesterday thrown from his
buggy and seriously injured is reported tonight
as unchanged, his physicians declining to make
sBy prediction as to the probable effect Of his
INJURIES.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-06
DUKE SEES THE KING

ROME. April .5.-The duke of AbruEzi ar
rived here this morning and went to the Quirinsl
where he greeted warmly by the royal fam
ily- He had long conference with the king
but the result OF the meeting has not beer
learned All the papers today published pic
ture OF Miss Elkins.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-06
NEWLANps GOES EAsr

RENO Nev., April 5.-United States Senator
Newlsnds left for the east tonight after sew
eral conferences with Q. II. Day Of Minnesota
representing Governor J. A. johnson as q can
dldate for the democratic nomination for presi-
dent. There was nothing given out but IT is
understood that encouragement was given
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-06
GOVERNOR GUILD IMPROVES

BOSTON, April 5.-News from the sick
was OF an encouraging nature, indicating that
While no marked change had taken place his
Yesterday.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-06
BANKER LEAPS TO DEATH

CHICAGO. April 81. A. Hossack, banker
Of Odel Ill, Jumped from the eighth noor Of
the Auditorium annex today and was instantly
killed. The act Is thought to have been ths
result Of sudden insanity.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-06

ROME. April 5.--After a diligent search the
Clement VIII, which was stolen from the Wills
lNidobrandini Mach 20. The bust which weighs
fully 500 pounds found by the police buried
about half mile from the villa.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-06
SUGAR
&c a lb.
COMBTNATION No. Tic

COMBINATION No. 111c
rs lbs Sugar (pure cane) Observation-Disclosures 80
rs lbs Potatoes BEST Rurbanks1 - .26
/ quart jar Chow Chow or Pickles .g5
cans New Pack Tomatoes, Corn or Peas. go
lbs Tea, any favor, lbs M. & ].
lbs Tea, any navor, or lbs M. 81.
OOueo 20
bottle Tomato Catsup Or / Jar Jam. -. rs
2 lbs Best Pears or 3 lbs Prunes. ....... rs
Ib pail Pure Lard or ID saaare Best
lbs Table Rice or 7 lbs Beans as
pkg Mush or Ib sack salt ...... 10
! 10 White Figs Observation-Disclosures. 10
Cook Book. ........................Fr Free
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-06
R. R. COMMISSION
STRIKES A SNAG

Continued from Page 1, Column 6
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-06
STANFORD'S Plan
.r-. - = =
OF ELIMINATION

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The San Francisco call., 1908-12-07
ONE AUTO WRECKED
WHILE OTHER HEES
Two Powerful Machines Crash
at Great Speed on Park
side Boulevard

Two powerful automobiles speeding
al great velocity from the Tanforan
automobile races crashed together at
Nineteenth avenue and the Parkside
boulevard in the heavy fog that
dropped suddenly over the city at dusk
last evening. Eye witnesses declare
that the escape Of the autoists from
serious injury was miraculous.
In the car which was wrecked by
the collision were seated ". II. Mid
dleton. prominent auto enthusiast
and president of the Middleton auto
company, $50 Golden Gate avenue; Mrs.
W. H. Middleton, his wife, and c. S
Middleton, the father w H. Middleton
was at the wheel. The driver and
owner Of the other car have not been
identified
The Middleton party was thrown
from the machine in the crash and
landed upon the rocky bank on the
right side of the boulevard, its mem
bers receiving injuries for which treat
ment was given at a neighboring drug
store. The car was practically demol-
ished, the entire body was torn from
the chassis, the wheels bent under the
car and the engines disabled beyond
repair.
A powerful Thomas Flyer" known
as the 1903 straightline model, crashed
into the Middleton vehicle and then
lunged into a bank on the left side of
the highway. After plunging over two
streetcar tracks and climbing steep
bank the machine came TO stop amid
a grove of eucalyptus trees in Troca-
dero park. A passing Parkside street
car towed the machine into the road
way and the occupants sped onward
without revealing their identity.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-07
ALAMEDA'S MAYOR
MAY LOSE SIGHT
AutomobiIing Said to Be Re-
sponsible for Serious State
of Executives Eyes

ALAMEDA, Dec 6.-Mayor z. K Tay-
lor Of this city is threatened with blind
ness as q result OF his devotion 10 tha
sport OF automobiIing.
For several days he has been com
PEELED TO remain in a darkened room
and TO protect his eyes against even the
faintest rays Of light The mayor is
under treatment by oculists and has
been warned against using his eyes for
some time Until the crisis has been
reached the question whether permanent
loss Of sight will result can not be an
swered
Strain upon the delicate nerves and
perinduced by the pressure from the
wind in his automobile while driving.
is responsible for the trouble. the mayor
says He has been ardent in his enjoy
ment of the auto and has failed to give
his eyes proper protection by use Of
that his sight was dimming. this hav-
ing been accompanied by a neuraIsic
condition, which caused much suffering.
Under expert care the pain was re-
lieved. but the patient was warned
that he must exercise the greatest
cs=e lest his sight be not only seriously
impaired. but possibly destroyed
Concerning his afhiction Mayor Tay-
1or said:
TOO much autonobiling is the cause
OF the trouble. The strain on the eyes
was too severe and the nerves were
affected do not feel unduly alarmed,
although I have been told that over
exertion OF my eyes at this time might
cause serious results One does not
realize. perhaps. how severe the test is
on the eyes in the case Of the strong
pressure exerted by swiftly running
car until something like my difficulty
results.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-07
AMERICANS IN NANKING
ASK BRITISH PROTECTION
Withdrawal of Gunboafs for
Target Practice Causes
Great Indignation

.PEKING, Dec. s.-Reports have been
received here that the Americans IN
the Eangtse Kisng territory are indig-
rant on account OF the withdrawal OF
the American gunbosts. which went TO
Manila with the Pacific feet for target
practice, leaving no protection for
Americans during the recent insurrec-
t5on a. Making
The American consul general al Han
lou. william Martin. was compelled 10
ask the British representative 70 look
after American interests al Marking.
Detailed reports OF the revolutionary
conditions which prevailed show that
lad the rebels succeeded IN taking Nan
lirg an insurrection would have broken
out in st least three OF four other
places ard put the American residents
IN great danger.