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The San Francisco call., 1910-09-03
Organization of County Commit
fee Postponed Pending
Candidates Arrival
Return Will Be the Signal for
10pening of Warm Campaign
in San Francisco
w. R. Davis to Sit With Local
Delegation in Convention
and Vote Proxies

Announcement that Hiram ". John
son was expected IN san Francisco Sun
day and OF the postponement Of organ
ization OF the county committee was
hailed with delight by the local repub-
Leans yesterday. Johnson's arrival is
expected 20 be the signal for the open
ing Of a swinging local campaign for
the entire republican ticket
The organization of the county com
laittee viii be perfected on lines ap-
proved by johnson. How far Johnson s
wishes viii be consulted may be in
erred from the attitude Of Secretary
Charles Forbes and the majority Of the
committee that stands ready 10 re-
elect Forbes. The opposition to Forbes
used as one of its arguments with
members Of the committee the state
ment that johnson did not want Forbes
secretary Of the new committee.
FORBES friends declined TO believe that
iI0hnson had raised any objection to
the reelection Of the incumbent, but
Forbes instantly announced that if
johnson preferred another secretary ne
would not be a candidate. In further
-uce of that announcement Forbes ad-
vocated postponement Of the commit
.toa organization until after Johnson's
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-03
Wife Of STANDARD
OIL King is Ill
Age Makes Condition SO Seri-
Gus That Daughter Is Sum=
mOned to Her Bedside
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

EDPcItot LtAPotCH 10 nc OQu
CLEVELAND. Sept. Mrs John D.
Rockefeller, who has never fully re-
covered from the illness that attacked
her last fall in Augusta, is i'll again
at Forest Hill and her condition is so
serious that her daughter, Mrs. Alta
Rockefeller Prentice, has been sum
moned from New York.
Mrs. Rockefener's age and the weak
ened condition of her system through
her previous illness cause the family
much alarm.
She is suffering from cold con
tracted a few days ago. said Doctor
Bigger tonight, and I do not regard
her condition as serious"
Mrs. Rockefeller was taken i'll last
fall in Augusta. Ga, where her hus-
band had taken her for her health.
She returned to their Tarrytown home
and was convaleseent when they re-
turned TO Forrest Hill early this sum
mer
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-03
MAGAZINE WRITER SUES
HUSBAND FOR DIVORCE
Mrs. Ada French Files Conn
plant in Stockton
[Speciol Dnpoich TO The Call

STOCKTON, Sept. Acknowledging
that her husband, Fred French, a
travelling salesman, is a good provider
but alleging that ne treats her cruelty,
Mrs. Ada French has filed suit for di-
vorce.
Mrs French. who is a magazine
writer and newspaper woman, AYERS
that she married French in Shanghai.
China, in 1901. She says that her hus-
band has mistreated her on many occa-
sions and has not only called her
vile names but has cruelty beaten her.
Mrs. French formerly lived in Berke-
ley, is a college graduate and has
Travelled considerably. She has three
small children.
a great st. Bernard dog serves as
protector Of the little tots when on the
street. Mrs. French states she has re-
fused large offers for the canine, which
she prizes highly.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-03
SUISUN WOMAN KILLED
IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT
Husband Turns Machine Too
Sharply Around Corner

VALLEJO, Sept. Mrs. Mary Nc
Keon of Suisun was killed today in an
automobile accident near Cordelia. Mrs.
McKeon and her husband We're riding
from Suisun to Vallejo.
While the machine was going at a
fast pace McKeon turned a corner too
sharply and as a result the machine
was overturned and the occupants
thrown out.
Mrs. McKeon received injuries which
resulted in her death two hours later
at Cordelia- 1t is thought that Nc
keon's injury Will not prove fatal
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-03
Fight Over Conservation

While in Wisconsin. Abbott says. he
received an insight into the tight led
against the original program of the
conservation congress.
Il can't mention the name of the per
son who told me- said Abbott. but
he was in position to know. being
close both to the president and to Hill.
He told me that the letter Hin
wrote to Governor Hay of Washington.
which brought about the meeting of
the governors of the western states al
Sau Lake City. was only an attempt to
pack the program in favor of the presi-
dent. who appears to be a partisan OF
Ballinger.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-03
MISS PAULE NOUGARET
ENTOMOLOGIST'S BRIDE
s. w. Foster Becomes a Bene-
dick at Concord
Especial Gable 10 The CALI

CONCORD. Sept. Miss Paule
Nougaret, only daughter of MIR. and
Mrs. r. L. Nougaret OF Walnut Creek
and s W. Foster, an entomologist en-
ployed by the department of agricul-
ture, were married at the home of the
brides parents yesterday. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev S. A.
Nesbit OF Concord.
The bride and bridegroom left for
Britisch Columbia, after which thew
will go east to Washington, d. C.. Cor
nell university and North Carolina.
Those present at the ceremony We're
Mr. and Mrs. r.. l.. Nougaret, Miss
Josephine Nougaret, Mr. and Mrs. F. w
Willie, Mrs r. w. Harden Mrs. w. e,
Fowler and her son and daughter.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-03
FOREST FIRE SWEEPS
OVER SIERRA SUMMIT
Current of Flame Flowing To-
ward Market Lake

CARSON, New, Sept. 2.-The forest
fire near GIenbrook resort, Lake Tahoe,
Cal, has passed over the summit and
now is working up the canyon toward
Market lake. the water supply of vir-
ginia city.
strip four miles long has been
swept and a south wind is spreading
the flames rapidly.
No buildings have been destroyed at
Glenbrook, and it is thought that the
danger to that place is past. Fire
fighters from all points on Lake Tahoe
have been rushed to the scene.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-03
Matter Before Supervisors

Mayor Mccarthy spoke somewhat ex-
tensively yesterday on his communica-
tion. though he said that the water
situation was now in the hands of the
public utilities committee of the board
OF supervisors.
City Attorney Percy V. Long would
like to see the city secure the Spring
Valley holdings for $34,O00.000.
Z assuredly would work for the sue
cess of the plan outlined by Mayor Nc
Carthy.1 said Long, If the proposition
is feasible. I think that if the city
could. secure all the Spring Valley prop
critics for S34,0Oo,DOO it should by all
means take them over. Since the Jan
uary bond election the Spring Valley
company has secured additional prop
erties-considerable additional proper
ties. 1 would say, and it is question
if the company viii sell for S34,000,O0o
but it would be a good thing for the
city if it should.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-03
All Properties of Company

What did you intend should be in
cluded in the purchase by the city for
$4,000, ,000?" the mayor was asked.
"All of the company's properties" he
replied.
What new properties has the COM
pany now that it did not have last
january"
1T is reported that the company has
purchased all the lands that should
then have been included in the system.
I am informed that the company has
purchased all lands to make the system
secure from pollution
Have you had or has the city had
any communication with the company
on this latest proposition?" was put to
Mccarthy.
There hasn't been any communica-
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-03
EDITOR DIES FROM
INJURIES OF FIGHT

KEYSTESvILLE. Mo-. sept D.
Charles P. Vandiver. for 2S years ed
itor of the Charlton Courier here. is
dead as a result of injuries sustained.
in a fight with John Cunningham Jr
here August s. Vandiver had been a
candidate for county recorder. Cum
ningham and his father opposed him.
The editor criticised them in his paper
and the fight followed There has been.
no arrest
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-03
FRESHIES PRESENTED
TO PRESIDENT WHEELER

BERKELEY. Sept. 2.-The baby class
OIL fl4 was formally presented TO Pres
id&r Wheeler and Mrs. Wheeler in
Hcarsi hail tonight. IN the receiving
line were many members of the fac
Ulty and .heig- wives, as well as promi-
nent students. including members of
the Golden Bear and Prytanean So
cicties
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-03
Mayor Defends Proposal

1T is up to US to demonstrate that
our rights are strong. The city's future
depends on Hetch Hetchy. That is the
best source available for the city and
we must have it,. said the mayor
In regard TO the proposition / have
submitted to the supervisors it will
save the city $4,000 year more than
the project which was defeated at the
bond election last January.
Under the bond election the city was
20 buy the bonds OF the Spring Valley
company, bonding itself at Az per cent
for the purchase. The bonds amount
to $19,000,000 Under my proposition
the city viii take over the bonds of the
company. They are per cent bonds.
Therefore the city will save a half of
/ per cent. or $95,O0O a year on the
bonds alone.
IF the charter does not permit us to
do that we shall change the charter.
1 am looking into that matter now.
1t was an outrage to ask the city to
pay ~ per cent interest on bonds
which the company had sold for per
cent The city is as good security for
the bonds as the company-better. for
the company is dependent upon the
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-03
Hetch Hetchy Necessary

LAS for the question of the acquisi-
tion Of Hetch Hetchy, my position on
that matter is unchanged. The city has
a valid claim to water rights there"
we must have the Hetch Hetchy
valley project, as 1 have contended all
along" said the mayor. 1T is up to
the people to demonstrate to the federal
commission appointed by the president
of the United States that we are en-
titled to that water
should the rights of the city in the
Hetch Hetchy valley be made strong
err" Mccarthy was asked.
That is not for me to say" he re-
piled.
DO you think that the rights Of the
city are stronger than the officials at
Washington believe. Mayor MCCARTHY ~
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-03
CAMPAIGN LAID OUT FOR
A YEAR AND A HALF
Former President Credited With
Giving Idea to Lawrence Alb
bOtt Before Trip to Africa
FIGHT AGAINST PROGRAM
AT CONSERVATION MEETING
Especial Dispatch 10 The Cali

NohCNAHt OtSFutCH 70 ne Soul
OF. PAUL, Mimi, Sept. willis
y J. Abbott nephew of Lyman J.
Abbott, is in ST Paul. studying
the complex political situation that
confronts the republican party in the
northwest, and will remain for the
conservation congress next week. lie
believes Theodore Roosevelt may be
the next president, and relates the fol
lowing conversation between himself
and Lawrence +. Abbott the son OF the
editor of the Outlook. shortly before
Roosevelt returned from Africa
Next President
1t seems to me that you are count
ing on having the next president OF
the United States on your editorial
staff" said he to the editor.
Il think we will win responded the
cousin.
Larry went to Africa to meet the
colonel on his return to this country
said Abbott today, and it was just be-
fore he set out TO meet the expresident
that he showed me through the suite
of roms prepared for Colonel Roosevelt
in the Outlook building. He asked me
what [ thought of the Outlook's success
in securing the ex-president as a con
tributing editor and it was that point
in INSTRUMENTATION that the above re-
mark was made"
Suggests "ROosevelt's Plan"
Il hrmly believe continued the
Washington newspaper and magazine
correspondent. that what my cousla
said was put into his mind by RoOse-
welt himself. L believe he has been
laying his plans for a year and a half
and that he fully intends to become
candidate for president in 1912"
Abbott reached st. Paul after a
weeks stay in Madison Wis, where he
invested the congressional fights on
there. He believes that Victory Berger.
the socialist leader in Milwaukee. will
be sent to congress from that district.
The socialists are strong here and
the republican candidate is unpopular
because of his avewed Cannon procIiv-
tiles" are the two reasons Abbott gives
for his belief If Berger i selected he
will be the first socialist member OF
congress
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-03
Davis to Vote Proxies

Former Mayor ". r. Davis OF Oak
and. vice president Of the Lincoln
roosevelt league. will be invited TO sit
v.rh the san Francisco delegation in
.se republican state convention and to
rote proxies Of half a dozen dedega-
ions in that convention.
Party leaders generally expected that
Davis would be made chairman Of the
state convention. The Pardee- Earl
e9nbine in the Alameda county repubh-
can convention blocked that senti-
mental compensation for Davis defeat
III the Sacramento convention of 1908 by
refusing TO include Davis name in the
lfst OF Alameda county delegates to the
state convention.
Party leaders in san Francisco re-
ceived yesterday scores Of proxy offers
for Davis. both on the san Francisco
and other county delegations. Their
legal advisers are Of the opinion that
proxies viii be valid in the convention
will be assembled in this city on
tuesday. They hold that while proxy
would not be permissible in a conven-
tion OF delegates elected by the people,
"a different situation obtains in a con-
vention Of delegates appointed by
county conventions. They say that
they have 2 long line Of authorities to
sustain their contention and aside from
tna1 they are entirely willing to put
..the-@ burden Of objecting TO Davis on
. the shoulders Of any one willing to con-
front z progressive republican conven-
fion with an objection TO Davis.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-03
Big Crowd Expected

Arrangements have been made by the
committees Of the -Spellacy club TO
handle a big crowd al the democratic
atihcation meeting to be held tonight
in the Central theater in Market street
near Eighth, and an attendance. is ex-
pected that viii Ill the auditorium of
the theater stephen V. Costello will
preside and several hundred vice presi-
dents have been invited 10 occupy places
on the platform.
Theodore a Bel. the democratic
nominee for governor. and Timothy
SfseIIa5cv, his running mate for the
once Of lieutenant governor. viii be
the principal speakers, but several local
orators probably win be called upon
.sor -ayIef addresses. The chief interest
-ceaters in Bells speech. not only be-
.GaCse if win be the first formal cam
45ai ien utterance from either side, but
because Bell has promised TO sketch
Fl IS personal. platform and to discuss
some ~ the main issues or the coming
battle without any mincing Of words.
Leaders Arrive
Democratic leaders from all parts Of
the state began TO arrive in san Fran
cisco yesterday. as most OF them have
planned 10 be present for the Central
rhcster meeting tonight before going
onto Stockton for the democratic state
convention which is called for Monday.
Ry general understanding it is planned
20 adjourn the convention as soon as
il -convenes Monday afternoon, on ac-
count Of Labor day, and the session
proper probably viii not begin until
Tuesday afternoon. The vanguard will
leave early Sunday morning. however,
and practically all the delegates will
be on hand in Stockton by Monday
noon.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-03

Continued ON Page 2, Column
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-05
PLANS TO WORK FOR
GEARY STREET ROAD
Campaign Committee Becomes
Permanent Organization

The Geary street campaign commit
tee formed a permanent organization
Thursday night on the theory that car
rying the bonds for the municipal rail-
way is only the beginning OF the work
Keeping it's identity in it's new name,
yet to be chosen the committee pro-
poses to see that the building of the
road is not hampered by hostile infiu-
ence, and to watch closely all streetcar
legislation coming before the super
visors.
James A. Johnston. former super
visor, as chairman called the old COM
mittee to order in the assembly room
of the Pacific building. The motion to
perpetuate was proposed by Milton
U'Ren, who said the city road never
had greater need of friends than since
the passage of the bonds. Mrs. Emma
p. Gray spoke of the little money spent
in campaigning as compared with the
immense sums used in an attempt to
defeat the measure.
The following committees were then
appointed by the chair: Organization,
Max Pepper, Olin Berry, Mrs. Helen
Moore, Clarence a. Henning and Rob-
ert Laurin; membership, Henry Colom-
bat, O. L. Scott, Mrs Emma p Gray,
Thomas Walsh, Frank Crooks, Richard
Cornelius and Edgar Apperson; legis-
lative, Mrs. Lillian Harris Coffin, Wal
ter Macarthur, Milton U'Ren, M. c..
Hassett and Daniel O'Connell
AT a meeting to be held in the same
hall next Thursday night reports will
be made covering bylaws and the NOM
ination of permanent officers. Thomas
j. Walsh acted as temporary secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-05

Arthur Foster
Frank Langstrotb
John Gallois
Eyre Pinckard
George Willcutt
Allen Van Fleet
Duane Hopkins
Allen Macdonald
Almer Newhan
Thornwell Mullally
Philip Paschel
Kenneth Moore
Paige Montea gle
Paul Jones
Frank Jones
Waiter. S. Hobart
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-05
SALESMANSHIP PUPILS
TO RECEIVE DIPLOMAS
Gillett, Mccarthy and Romeo
vieri Will Be Present

Graduating exercises will be held by
the school of salesmanship conducted
by Hale Brothers tonight. Governor
James n. Gillett Mayor p II. Nc
Carthy and Superintendent of Schools
A Roncovieri will make addresses in
the course of the evening.
A particularly interesting feature of
the program will be the act showing
the right and wrong way to treat a
customer. Following is the entertain
ment to be given by the pupils:
Sautatory, Marie Jensen: song. '-Life's Merry
Morning" elementary class: demonstration sale,
in which members of the advanced salesmanshtp
class will demonstrate the proper methods of
selling goods to a customer, also poor sale, con
Quoted by Miss May Springer; customer, Miss
Sarah Miller; salesperson, Miss Nellie Counihan;
vocal solo. 'The Turnkey (Rob Roy, r. f..
French address, Hon. James n. Gillett. COVER
nor of California: double sextette, "Life's Dream
Is Ger Marie lie Febyre. Alice Lawrence. Gesa
Cantet, Elsie Hudson, Madeline McManus, Marie
Jensen. Mllie Stademann. Esther Card, Anna
Dieker, Lillian Eiselen. Eunice Connors, Maud
0yarzo: instrumental solo, "Pclonaise op. 40 No.
." Chopin, Mrs. Christopher D. Jennings; ad-
dress, Hon. +. Fl. Mccarthy. mayor OF the city
and county of San Francisco; valedictory, Alice
Lawrence; presentation of diplomas, A. Romeo
veri, superintendent of public schools, San
Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-05
MRS. BARRY GRf[TS
OFFICERS AT FORT
First of Series of AT Homes
Held by Wife of Depart
ment Commander
Miss Helen Barry Assists in ke=
eeiving the Army Men and
Their Wives

The first of the series OF Frloay
afternoon "at homes" to be given by
Mrs. Barry, wife of General Thomas IL
Barry, and Miss Helen Barry took place
at Fort Mason yesterday, drawn
visitors from army circles from all
points about the bay.
While no formal invitations had been
issued, the affair was in the nature or
an official reception. The spacious
quarters We're handsomely decorated
and during the afternoon the THIRD
artillery band furnished music from
the lawn.
Mrs. Barry received in the music
room. overlooking the bay. She was
goWned in pale gray, profusely trimmed
with rich point lace. Miss Barry wore
turquoise blue crepe covered with
lace. Mrs. Robert C. Davis, wife of
Captain Davis, assisted in receiving.
Among those who called were:
Colonel and Mrs. j. A. captain f. X. Ferguson
Lundeen Lieutenant Delos G..
Miss Lundeen Emmons
Captain and Mrs ]. B. Major Leon S. Roudiez
Steele Major and Mrs. George
Captain and Mrs Al Il. Pickett
bert U Faulkner CAPTAIN and Mrs. J. g.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Iangdon
Paul E Beck Colonel Clarence Deems
Captain and Mrs Rob Captain Henry r. Casey
ert c. Davis Major and Mrs. j. P.
Major and Mrs. j. Nj. ONeiI
Il nalv
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-05
.f|NANC|fRS GIVEN
SCORING BY COURT
Judge Seawell Grills Rehabili=
tatOrs of California Trust
for Seeking Delay
Depositors Question Identity of
II. P. Wilson, Whose London
Trip Caused Halt

The attorneys for the reha bilitators
of the California safe deposit and trust
company pleaded before Judge Seawell
yesterday for still another postpone
ment, because of the absence in Eng
land of H. P. Wilson, the New York
capitalist who is putting up $1,00O.000
in cash to re1nance the bank. The
judge expressed considerable dissatis
faction with the showing made in favor
of a continuance and refused to grant
the motion. However, he gave the re-
sent additional reasons why he should
give them more time.
EXPLAINS HIS ABSENCE
In December, when the matter was
Last before him, Judge Seawell ordered
Receiver lie Breton to pay a 10 per
cent dividend on February 10, giving
the reconstruction committee the inter-
venipg period to conclude their plans
for reopening the bank Representa-
tives of the committee said they would
surely be in a position to open the
bank by that time, but yesterday it
was explained by Attorneys c. c. Boyn-
ton, |. /. Brown and Oscar Cooper, and
by julius Raphael, that Wilson had
been called to London by much larger
financial transaction. Wilson will leave
for New York February u, Raphael
said, and within two days after reach-
ing America will take the train for
San Francisco
I'VE ask for but Is days-until March
Ito find out whether Mr.. Wilson is
to put it that way, declared oscar
Cooper
A. P. Van Duzer, who has been con-
sistently opposed to the reha bilitation
scheme. was most strenuous in resist
ing the application for further con-
tinuance
This thing is gigantic swindle. It
is a big fraud he cried. who is
this Mr.. Wilson? Nobody but a wild
cater He is trying to humbug us.
Why should the payment of a dividend
to 10000 people in this city be post
poned because this man Wilson sends
cablegram from London?
COURT VOICES DOUBT
Judge Seawell observed that if the
81 900, 900 was not now available in
New York, it would be a moral i'm
possibility to transfer such a large
sum to San Francisco by March and
then reopen the bank.
THE showing upon which i am asked
to again postpone payment of a d1V1-
dend is too indefinite" the judge con-
tinued "It is all hearsay. Mr.. Will
son may find it convenient to be away
c. C. Boynton and Julius Raphael told
of personal interviews with Wilson in
New York, and said they were fully
satisfied that he would put up the
money Immediately upon his return 10
America. There is no buncombe In
this matter" said Raphael He added
that he was in honor bound not to
reveal the names of Wilson's associates.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-05
MRS. PRICE FACES BIG
FINE IN CUSTOMS SUIT
CoIIecto Will Turn Case Over
tn Prosecutor

The evidence upon which Collector
of the Port Stratton ordered the seizure
of the undeclared goods of Mrs. Ed
ward G. Price, wife of a Chicago mil
fionaire and late passenger on the
touring steamer Cleveland, will be
turned over to United States Attorney
Devlin today for further proceedings.
When goods to be forfeited are worth
more than $500 the case must be heard
in the United States district court.
The penalty which the law says must
accompany the seizure is three times
the value Of the goods that are for
feited. This means that besides the
loss through confiscation a fine of at
least $4,000 will be imposed.
1t is understood that Mrs. Price will
appeal to the court whose say in the
ma tier will be final.
Not even the secretary of the treas
ury can intervene when the value of
the seizure exceeds $1,000.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-05

vISITACIoN PARISH ENTERTAINMENT
Prepare tions have been completed for en-
tertainment to be held this evening at Reid S
hall. 81 Leland avenue near San Bruno avenue.
under the auspices Of the women of Visitacon
narish
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-05
COMBINATION EFFECTIVE

Miss Belle Riggin wore gown of
Venetian lace draped over turquoise
satin and elaborated with embroidery
in the same shade. Her ornaments
were exquisite turquoise
Mrs. James King Steele was gowned
in yellow satin eIabellished with gold
embroidery and a drapery Of chiffon
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-05

Mr.. snd Mrs. Silas
Palmer
Mr.. and Mrs. George A.
Pope
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
" ilson
Mrs. Eleanor Martin
Mrs. Robert Chester
Fcute
Ar. and Mrs. Grant
Selfridge
Mr. and Mrs. r. Z.
SchNerin
Mf. aud Mrs. Robert
Hooker
Mrs c. o. Alexander