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very welcome visitor to the shores OF
Sicily. even a fortnight hence. OF the
combined crews of the fleet Of sixteen bat
tleships. numbering about 5000 men. prob
ably 5000 could be sent ashore to assist in
rendering relief when the Atlantic fleet
arrives at Messina about two weeks hence.
It is generally believed at the Navy de-
partment that Naples will probably be the
scene of the greater suffering about Janu-
airy IS. as thousands of people are now
flocklng there and will be destitute until
outside relief comes to hand.
The matter OF greatest Importance is the
transmission Of money contributions. which
will make 1t possible to throw into the
stricken region within a day or two album
dant food and medical supplies. II is
thought that the active assistsnes that
might be rendered by 5000 thoroughly
trained seamen under direction OF their
officers, who would act in concert with the
Red Cross authorities, would be OF the
greatest benefit to the suffering region.
The vessels Of the Atlantic fleet are well
stocked with provisions, a portion OF which
could be diverted to the aid Of the suf.
ferers without any serious inconvenience.
The supply ship CulgOa has accompanied
the vessels on the trip around the world
and has kept their st~orehouses filled with
the necessaries OF life
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board will arrive at Naples this morning,
and everything much be prepared for their
landing and housing. Another Russian ship
will carry wounded to Syracuse. 1t is
desirable to provide at Naples a Russian
ship with an abundance of medical sup
plies"
The Marquis Vincenzo Genoese, a refugee
from Palmi, near Reggie, in telling of his
experience AZ the time of the earthquake,
says thai he was awakened by a tremen-
dous roar and a severe shock. 1t seemed
as if the house was whirling around, like
the wings of a windmill. The wall of his
dwelling cracked and through = came a
cloud of suffocating dust. Stunned, but I'M
injured the marquis tried to escape to
the street, but at first he found this i'm
possible, as the stairs had collapsed with
the first shock. Finally, after numerous
efforts, he succeeded in getting out Of a
window and descended to the ground from
the third story by means of a rope.
Walking, he says, was difficult, owing to
the fact that the streets were filled with
debris. He helped in the work of rescue
and in a short time had assisted in drag.
ging from beneath the ruins I'm the streets,
elghty-six persons. all Of them dead. The
faces OF every one of them, he says,
showed the agony they suffered in death.
Many of them had their arms across their
faces, as though to protect themselves from
the falling debris.
1t was necessary to release the prisoners
at Palml, and many of them succeeded
in making their escape,
The Marquis Genoese said he tried in
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peace from tho White House. The fight
between Mr.. Burton and Mr.. Taft was
threatening the integrity of the so-called
Original Taft machine in the state and
the life of this organization in the party,
as we'll as other considerations, entered
into the pact.
Last nights conference is declared to
have been held at the seeking of Mr..
Taft, the personal manager of his cam
paign, Joseph Garretson of Cincinnati,
managing editor of the Taft newspaper.
having called upon MIR. Burton early in
the evening and remained with him for
fifteen or twenty minutes.
Mr.. Taft at ii a. nj. issued the follow
ing statement:
MY candidacy from the beginning seems
to have been misunderstood l have been
represented as urging my own personal
ambition at the expense OF republican har-
mony and success. The imputatlon is I'M
just; but that is of no moment now. The
cause of 1t shall exist no longer. / yield
the personal ambition for the accomplish
ment OF better and more important things.
II ave been a sincere and consistent
republican all my life. l have served my
party and the people of my community as
a member of the legislature of Ohio and
OF the congress of the United States. It
was my privilege to be one OF those who
nearly forty years ago In the general as
sembly of this state stood for the au-
thority of party judgment as formed in
public sentiment and expressed in party
caucus. when John Sherman was sent to
the senate Of the United States.
Not Borrower OF Prestige.
II rave long had an ambition to be a
senator from Ohio. I have sought this
great honor without reliance upon the
popularity or prestige Of any other men,
and especially without any expectation
that my motives would be misinterpreted,
or my personal desires would endanEer
that harmony among republicans every
| where which Is so essential to the success
OF the incoming national administration.
Conditions have now arisen which i'm
pose a higher duty upon me thar the
qualification OF any personal ambition. II
Is clear that a prolonged contest for the
senatorshlp would divide the republican
party OF Ohio, and l am not willing Il
be In any way responsible for such dt
vision. Although It does not appear a
present that any candidate has enough
votes to win a caucus nomination. ana
though many of my friends insist that
can and will be elected. 1 put these con
siderations aside In order TO meet worthie
obligations. l Withdraw as a eandidat,
for senator. and with grateful apprecia
tlon, release my friends from further ef
fort in my behalf. I will resume my plac'
In the councils OF the republican part
and give TO its welfare and to the splendi'
policies for which II stands the same serv
ice and devotion which have been the grea
privilege and pride of my life
Foraker Much GratIhed,
Senator Foraker on announcing his with
drawal said he is gratified tina matter
have turned out the way they have; tina
he himself is willing at all times to max
personal self-sacrifice for party unity. TIL
withdrawal Of Mr.. Taft, he declared
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FEAR OF STARVATION
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gather information regarding the fate of
the Americans who are supposed to have
been in Calabria and Sicily at the time of
the disaster. The ambassador will take
with him several consular officers, among
whom he will divide the work. AS soon as
the service of investigation is started the
ambassador will return to Rome.
Bayard Cutting, jr, American vice consul
at Milan, Will take charge of the consular
service at Messina. winthrop Chandler Of
Philadelphia will the ambassa-
dor TO the south. Large numbers Of tele-
grams addressed to people in Messina have
been forwarded to that place by mail be-
cause OF lack of wire facilities. There is
no chance of the messages being delivered.
There are numerous small villages in Cal
abria from which no news has been re-
ceived. Many of them are inaccessible and
1t is feared that when the reports do come
In they will only swell the fatalities. Every
fresh dispatch received Is monotonous in ifs
recital of death and desolation. The same
heartrending story doubtless viii come from
practically every village and hamlet In the
doomed area.
1t has been learned that the Capuoine
monks at Reggio escaped and did brave
work in rescuing the less fortunate. -Of
the twenty-one nuns at the converts Of San
VincentO Di Paulo only seven remain. They
are now engaged in nursing the wounded.
A naval observation OF the destruction
Of Messina says there were four tidal waves
ranging from twelve TO thirty feet high.
Thirty minutes elapsed between the rolling
in Of the first and tile destructive onslaught
Of the last wave. The weather in Calabria
continues abominable. Heavy rains fell and
at night the thermometer goes below freez-
Inc
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cleared the situation and made his candi-
dacy no longer necessary.
MIR. Burton was engaged in n long con-
ference today with his WI supporters
and reports of the state organization who
supported MI. Taft. The conference had
to do with arranging the distribution of
legislative offices. Mr.. Burton said he
could not issue a statement as to the sem
atorship until he had concluded the con-
ference.
Sketch of Mr.. Burton.
Theodore e. Burton served as a member
of the Fifty-first congress. lie was de-
feated for reelection in 1890, but was
elected to the F1fty-fourth congress and
has been a member of the succeeding con-
crosses. While In that body he served as
a member Of the rivers and harbors COM
mittee, later becoming its chairman. While
at the head of this committee he took an
active part in furthering plans for deep
waterways.
In 1907 he was nominated by the repub-
leans for mayor of Cleveland, carried on
a spirited campaign against Tom Johnson,
his democratic opponent. but was unsuc-
cessful. in the contest.
Mr.. Burton, who is a lawyer by profes.
ShOhS 10 dSO MA ouhiOllly Oh llidlCS anu
has published several books on that sub
ject.
Foraker Gives 1t Up.
Senator Foraker issued the following
statement:
The withdrawal of Mr.. Taft simplifies
the situation. Under all the circumstance
| would have been glad TO have been re-
elected, but inasmuch as that seems i'm
Z possible, i feel that there is "a great COM
pensation for any personal disappointment
involved in the result that has been
reached.
If nothing more had been accomplished
a lesson of lasting value has been taught
In the demonstration that a party organi.
cation is powerful only when il c%onfine.
itself to it's legitimate business and dutie,
as the agency and representative of Tho
whole party, and that 1t loses its force anC
power when 1t becomes a personal asset o.
an Individual.
The party. the state and the country ar,
70 De congratulated upon the assured eIec
ton of Mr.. Burton. He is we'll qualified
by experience, ability and character 10
the high and dignified office to which h,
has been chosen.
extend most heartfelt thanks TO all m,
friends who have so Loyalty stood by m,
during this Tying contest. The recollectiot
of their zeal and fidelity while strIgaiini
under such disadvantages as have sur
rounded US wili always be cherished an,
AKRON. o., Dec. Ex-senator Charla
Dick refused today to discuss the with
drawal Of Charles p. Taft and Senate
Foraker from the senatorial contest.
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CHEER AND GRIEF BY CABLE
One Italian Hears Family is Safe,
Another Dead,
LOCAL COLONY WILL GRANT AID
Hold Mass Meeting sunday TO Pro-
vide WAYS ana Means of Help
Toward Relief of Stricken
at Home.
LOCAL COLONY WILL GRANT All

plans for aid by local Italians to fellow
countrymen in Calabria and Sicily assumed
definite form Thursday. A large commit
tee was formed under whose direction the
mass meeting to raise funds VIII be helu'
This meeting will be at washington nan
Sunday afternoon at 3 O'Clock.
Prominent in the furthering OF this meet
ing is one Omaha Italian man, Joe sesto'
who received Thursday morning the Joyful
news that his mother and brothers ana
sisters are safe. The following cable TO
him relieved him of this burden OF Anxiety:
"Terremoto fortissimo; famiglia saliva
great earthquake; family safe.)
But while one load has been taken from
his mind, there remains the narrowing fear
now almost a dreadful certalnty-that his
betrothed. Blanca Jardena, is among the
dead in the hapless city of Messina.
sesto met her when he himself was a
student in the University of Messina and
the two once tried 10 elope, but were
caught and the marriage stopped by the
girls parents, who Thought her too young
and Sesto too poor. He came to Omaha a
year ago to carve out n fortune and sue
! ceeding, would have returned for the girl
shortly. 1t is doubtful now If his success
in material affairs will avail him aught
in his chief desire.
The cablegram came from Cantania,
which is eighteen miles from sesto's
mothers home. Lentini. From Messina,
Cantania is fifty -four miles distant.
Hears of Death of Mother.
There is no alienation for the grief OF
Leo Isala, who is an employe of a COM
mission house in Omaha. He received a
cable which told of the death Of his mother,
who lived near Messina.
There are other messages Of lethal i'm
port which have flashed over the wires to
omaha and there are hundreds and hun
dteds Of others In this city who would al
most welcome word that relatives have died
rather than longer face the unveTified sick
enlng conviction that such has happened.
The committee which has charge Of tn.
Sunday meeting includes many prombnen
Italians OF the city. 1t has been arrange,
that Mayor Dahlman shall call the meetin.
to order and probably Antonio Venuto. tn,
Italian consular agent, will be permanen
chairman. Among the speakers viii b.
Louis Piattl, Prof. l.. Stenardi and Jo
sesto.
The presence Of American as well a
Italians is desired at the meeting and par
Of the addresses will be in the Eng ish Ian
guage. An appeal signed by the Italian
consul at Denver and the local consula
agent was jointly issued to the Italians o
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GIVES WAY TO BURTON
Ohio Senatorial Fight Cleared Up in
a Flash.
FORAKER AND OTHERS ARE OUT
Brother of PresIdent-EIect Acts for
Good of Particularly to
Get ONCE in Two
Years.

COLUMBUS, o., Dee. 3i.-Congressman
Theodore Il. Burton of Cleveland was de-
cided upon today as the next senator from
the state OF Ohio. Charles p. Taft OF
Cincinnati, brother of the p~resident-elect,
and Mr.. Burton's most formidable OPP
ponent, withdrew from the race during the
forenoon. and Senator Foraker issued a
statement later, admitting, for the first
time since the attacks here made upon
him during the recent national campaign
that his defeat for re-election was certain.
All the minor candidates have either with
drawn or will get out Of the race during
the afternoon.
The end OF the stirring campaign, In
which Messrs. TAFT and Burton took the
leading part. with Senator Foraker hopeful
that the fight between these two would
give him an opportunity for success, came
suddenly. The beginning of the day was
forecasted by the return from Augusta,
Va, yesterday of Wade Ii. Ellis. who had
been sent by the supporters of Charles P.
Taft as an emissary to the president-elect.
Following a long conference with Mr..
Ellis. IN which the president-elect's wishes
we're outlined, Mr.. Taft sought a confer
ence with Mr.. Burton and 1t was held late
last night. The agreement between the
two WAS not completed until today. how
ever, when assurances were gwen mat
the Hamilton county delegation. the back
bone OF the Taft strength. would be dellv-
cred to MIR. Burton.
Taft IN Two Years.
Tho terms of settlement we're widely dis
cussed today. 1t Is said that Mr.. Taft will
remain IN virtual control Of the republican
organisation and that he will have the
united support OF the party for the sena-
torship in 1911 II he desires to become a
candidate at that time. The federal and
state patronage viii be divided. The cleo
ton OF Mr.. Burton, It is said. will eliminate
both Senator Dick and Myron T. Herriek
from the 1911 senatorial situation.
Geographical precedent will require the Sc
lection OF a southern man. Senator
Foraker will again oppose Mr.. Taft in 1911,
but some of the political leaders here were
inclined to interpret MIR. ForakerS state
ment. issued today, az in the na.ufS OF a
valedictory.
Inauencss Behind Action,
The withdrawal agreement winch has fin.
ally been reached between Messrs. Taft and
Burton is believed to have been brought
about by the express wish of President.
elect william II. Taft. and It is even init
mated that there was a suggestion o
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WOMAN SHOT IN COMPANY
Mrs. Anna Major Killed by Unknown
Person While at Family
Reunion.

LEXINGTON, Ky, Dec. 31.-Mrs. Anna
Major was killed mysteriously last night
at her home in Girard county. She was
in the midst of a party of merrymakers
at a family reunion when a pistol cracked
and she fell dead in the center of the room.
Thirty people were In the room with her
at the time. There is no clue to the person
who fired the shot.
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every way TO enter the town Of Reggie,
but his efforts were useless. He compared
Mondays earthshock with the disturbances
of 1894 and 1905. and said It was inmeasur-
ably worse. In fact, he declared. Paint was
absolutely destroyed.
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KING PAYS VISIT TO REGGIE
Finds Conditions Their NO Less serI-
Gus Than at Measina.

ROME, Dec. 31.-King Victor Emmanuel
who left Messlna yesterday with Queen
Helena, arrived early this morning IN
Reggie, and after visiting the town In
company with the queen, re-embarked on
a warship and sent the following wireless
telegram 20 premier Giolitti:
Il return from Reggie which 1 found in
a condition no less disastrous han that al
Messina. The project of Reggie says thai
grave injury has been done to the com
munes of his province.
"A Russian warship with 500 wounded or
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MONEY GIVEN TO RED CROSS
steel Corporation Heads List with
Twenty-Five Thousand,

Twenty-Five Thousand.
NEW YORK, Dec. U.-The United states
Steel corporation today contributed $25, 900
to the Red Cross society for the Italian
earthquake sufferers.
The Standard Oil company's contribution
to the same fund is $lO,O 900.
Mrs. Russell Sage gave 5000 to the
mayors fund.
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 31.-Through a
half dozen organized channels, contribu-
tons toward relief of the earthquake suf-
ferers in Italy are flowing into a fund
that today exceeds $50. 600.
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Colorado and Nebraska Thursday morning.
1t ran as follows:
TO our Fellow Countrymen:
A tremendous damage has been caused to
the southern provinces of our country and
thousands of our brethrerN ave been killed
and those who escaped with their lives have
been utterly Impoverished. on account of
this overwhelming disaster every one of
our countrymen shou d come at once to the
rescue ana generously and Immediately as
sist the survivors.
We should follow the example of our IL
lustrious king and queen, who have already
shown their sympathy and sorrow by their
personal presence as well as giving finan-
cial aid.
We appeal to all our brothers in Colo
RADIO and Nebraska to collect funds to al
rem in these sad moments and not to forget
our dear country. A. NENUTO,
Italian Consular Agent at Omaha.
A. ROSSI,
Italian Consul at Denver.
Committee In Charge.
The committee in charge of the mass
meeting of Sunday includes:
Louis Patti Marfesl Scaletta
Peter Rocco Jasper Saita
Antonio NenutO John Colombo
Salermo Sebastiano Cirieno Vacant
Frank Rocco PietTo PrOcopio
Vincent Chido Joe Calabria
RUsso Angelo Guilio Cantoni
Salerno Giuseppe Peter Jangrasso
Minardi Augustine Coldessinna Pietro
Pietro Mancuso S. Marinelii
l.. Stendardi Marfesi Antonio
s.. Bertoncini Scaletta Domingo
DinuZZa Bras f. Favara
Mike Chiodo Alto Garrotto
Tedessa Cosimo Joe SestO
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Arcadia Gossip
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Los ANGELES. March Rocky O-Brien and
MedalliOu the property Of James MoNfanus. will
be shipped 20 Emeryviile next Tuesday. Both
horses VIII carry the colors Of MeManus in fae
CndiDe stake.
After winning the first two races today
Jockey Bufweil bosroed the train FOR Emery
Vile He goes north 10 ride Animus in the Wa
ferhouse cup. Besides riding Animus Butwell
viii have three Other mounts during the after
noon
". ". Murray. promoter of the TT Pas0 meet
inZ. visitor today. He expects 10 leave
Tor Salt Lake tomorrow night to make arrange
inenfs FOR the summer meeting al thar place.
lie stated that 30 DAYS meeting would be
held az Albuquerque. \. NJ. commencing
March y
High Private was worked out mile between
the second and third laces in I:45 IN prepa-
ration Tor f0morroW's derby Joe Madden. who
VIII start IN the same race. received his final
prep TODAY. hefng sent -four furiongs in 40.
Book Maker f. ". Harmon. who committed
suicide IA this city last night. we'll known
~ Santa Anita. He booked at Ascot Park two
yesrs ago. and also at Seattle last summer,
where be booked under the name Of the II. &
h club III health extending over a period
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-06

riders in the derby: High Private. j. Lee: Don
aid Mcdonald. ]. Howard: Joe Madden. shii-
ling; Sempronium. A. Walsh; Harrigan. Mecca
hey: Gny Fisher V. Powers; Schleswig Ken
nedy; Lawton Virgins is a doubtful starter
aud J. Fl. Reed, with Metiee in the saddle,
he added entry.
r. F. CarInan is the first TO he fined
under the new rule compelling owners to have
their horses in the paddock Is minutes previous
to race. For failure to comply with this
rule he was fined $50.
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CHURCH SERVICES

FIRST United Presbyterian church. Golden Gate
ay- between Steiner and Pierce sts.-Preach-
ing tomorrow, Sabbath, at IL a. m. and Z
p. m. by the pastor. Rev. II. III. Bell, ID. D..
Morning theme, Tenth Annirersary-Re
spect and Prospect; evening theme, Our
Unerring Guide. sabbath school, 9:4J a. m.
G. =, societies at and 6:30 p. m. Strangers
cordially invited to all services. Pews free.
Courteous ushers. Good music. Come and
brings your friends
WEST SIDE Christian church. Bush ST. at De-
visadero-Robert Lord Cave, minister Mr..
Caves Sunday subjects: IL a. M, PHILOSOPHY
or Altrufsm'' 80 p. m. "Conversion-Wkat
1t Means" Good music. Royal welcome.
Free seats. Attorney Thomas E. Hayden of
the board of education will address the Men s
club Monday. p m. All men welcome.
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Of three years is given as the cause of his sui
eide His home was In Nashville, Tenn.
s. J. Lawler has wired to Emeryvlle for
three stalls and viii ship his stablei there to-
morrow.
r. f. carman has decided TO sell his entire
stable next Saturday week. when he will dis
nose Of all his horses in training at auction
lie IS planning an extended trip to Europe ia the
early part Of the summer, and may race some
horses IN England.
Following are the probable starters and their
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MEETINGS Legal

Noq4cF or S,roCk HOLDERS MEETING OF
KILAUEA SUGAR PLANTATION COMPANY
no CONSIDER PROPOSITION TO CREATE A
BONDED INDEBTEDNESS
NOTICE to the stock holders Of KI1AUEA
eI-c.R PLANTATION COMPANY is hereby
given that In pursuance of a resolution of the
hoard of directors of said corporation, passed
and adopted at meeting of said board held at
the office of the corporation IN the city ana
on the 9Th day of March, 1909, special meet
ing of the stock holders of said Kilauea Sugar
Plantation Company will be held at the office
Market ST. in the city and county of San
Francisco state of California (the same being
tbe nrihcipal place of business of said corpora
tion and the building where the board Of di-
rectors usually meets). on MONDAY, the 10th
dav of May 1909 at the hour of IL o'clock
a M for the purpose or considering and act
;no, mon a proposition to create q bonded in
debtedness Of said corporation to the amount
of three hundred thousand (S300,000) dollars.
Tpited states gold coin. to the end and for
tbe nurpose OF providing moneys to pay the
Indebtedness of the corporation. and for other
legitimate and necessary purposes; which
bonded indebtedness shall be secured by a
mortgage or deed Of trust upon all of the
property. both real and personal now owned
by the corporation, and which it may here
By order of the board of directors
Dated March D. 1909
Secretary of Kilauea Sugar Plantation Com
Office Of the Company. 26S Market St. room
2l0 San Francisco, Cal.
THE annual meeting of the stock holders OF
the paauhau Sugar Plantation Company will
be held on Saturday, March 0. 1909. at the
hour of IL o'clock a. M. at the office OF the
rompauy 26S Market st. (rocm 210l San
Francisco CAL. for the purpose OF electing d.
rectors for the ensuing year. and for the con-
sideration and transaction OK such other busi-
ness as may come before the meeting
Transfer books will close WEDNESDAY,
February x, 1909.
II. W. THOMAS. Secretary.
Dated February 10. 1909.
ANNUAL meeting of the stock holders of the
Oceanic Steamship Company VIII be held on
O'Clock a. M, in the office OF the president OF
The company 90 Clay ;;, ST.; San Francisco, Cal,
ensuing year and for the consideration and
transaction of such other business as may come
before the meeting. Transfer books will close
dent. 81. w. THOMAS, Secretary.
Dated February 20. 1909.
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NoTIcE OF STOCK HOLDERS MEETING OF
KILAUEA SUGAR PLANTATION COMPANY
TO CONSIDER PROPOSITION TO CREATE a
BONDED INDEBTEDNESS