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\u25a0li . \u25a0 • : '\u25a0 ' ' Society has found a new game v that ': is I making it forget bridge. • It is."skart:" j What the game, "is like and how it is. j • pla}ed will be told tomorrow in | The Sunday Call VOLUME Cir.— NO. 183. FORAKER BLAMES ADMINISTRATION FOR DEPRESSION Declares Himself Candidate for Nomination for SCORES ROOSEVELT Senator Declines to Be Eliminated From Poli tics in Ohio POINTS IN DISPUTE f" iys Country Is With Him on Rate Bill, Statehood \u25a0-. • and Brownsville Riot PFXIAL PIsrATCH TO THE CALL SHINGTON. Nov.- 29.— 1n the .long list of recent attacks on the ad ministration none is likely to attract so much attention as the letter made public tonight by Senator Foraker of \ Ohio, in which he voluntarily retires - £E a candidate for United States sena tor from Ohio, declares 'himself a can didate for the nomination for presi dent and places on the shoulders of the administration a share of the l responsibility for the recent financial disturbance. This action of Senator i Foraker marks a distinct phase cf the | preat contest 'by President Roosevelt and hi* friends to nominate Secretary. ..Taft. or some other .friend whom the president will select. " It raises the Issue fairly between Roosevelt and Taft on one side and Senator Foraker and those | • \vho do not believe in a continuance: :.,'.of the domination of the president on .the other. • DELEGATES HV DIRECT PRIMARY Foraker announce* that lie will ask . -.the republican state committee ofOhlo . to provide for the election of delegates JoThe next national convention at a di- Foratec.r> announcement conies In the form of -a' letter to Conrad J. Mattern\ •Victf president or the advisory *nd rxecutive committee of the ; Icaffuc • of republican club* of Ohio. _ THis committee, with SS out of . 105 members present, voted unanimous . ly to support Foraker both for senator : .and for president and denounced the attempt of the federal administration : to "eliminate" him from Ohio politics. j Senator Foraker discusses the tnree j points of difference between himself j «r.a the president. He says he believes . : -.tV,e country is with him in the Browns • ville ript matter and the opposition to Joint statehood, which are two of the . points. 'Then he discusses railroad rate • legislation, the third point of difference; itATE BILL AXD DEP.ItESSIOV The senator says one of his predlc . . tlor.s was' that the passage of the rate bill would weaken the confidence of Investors in railroad securities and per haps cause serious business disaster. This, he holds, has come to pass. and • the authors ; of that legislation cannot .escape their share of responsibility for contributing to the present business " depression. Foraker flatly declared against any " 'present or prospective tariff changr.s • no" makes a strong: point in alluding to the tendency to amend the constitu tion by judicial decision to suit new condition?, -which Js regarded as a •criticism of President Roosevelfs *peecU in St. Louis 5n October. Referring to the attitude of the Ohio republican league, Foraker says: "1 want to say that far beyond any •thiTisr personal to myself I am grrati . fied by the action taken, because it Is a . Rat rebuke to the suggestion that the . office of United States senator is to be stripped of all the honor attached to It "by making its Incumbent a mere agent \u25a0 to register the decrees of somebody e^e." This "somebody else" means the president. f TRIAL OF CALEB POWERS FOR MURDER IS BEGUN Defense Admits That Fatal Bullet Was Fired From the Former Secretary's Window \ GEORGETOWN,* Kj\. Nov. 29, — With •Use work of empanelling: a Jury com pjctpd and the opening statements of j :hrj prosecution already made, the state • n-zs r*-ady today for the introduction of '.pstlmony In the trial of Caleb Powers, iberged with the murder of William SocbcL Powers waF in good spirit?, evidently gratified that the jury was more evenly ' Jividcd politically than at any former, :rials, four republicans, four democrats in<3 four'indep«ndent;democrats being leal^.in the box. • Major Owens of counsel for the de [ehfe'announccl at the opening of. the • proceedings that the defense. In order - to rave tim*. •would admit the -fatal twillet was flr*d. from the .windows of Powers' office .when he was secretary >T.ctatp,^the spot where Goebel fell and '\u25a0' A'Yir natoreof the. wound.. -fl .BEATTrv r ILLB. Ky. ,Nov. 2?.— 8. . Valton " French;, accused of . complicity. yti the assassination . of Jam«s B. Mar tum," ha* b€en, acquitted.- 'j The San Francisco Call. INDEX OF THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL'S NEWS TODAY TELBFHO.XE KEARNV S« SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30. ISO" WEATHKn CONDITIONS YnSTERDAY-rNortbwest wind: "rlear; m«Ji ; roum temperature. 66: minimum. SO. FORECAST FOR..TODAY— Fair; light \u25a0 ea«t wind*. ; P«ge 12 Holiday Today BY proclamation of Governor James N. Gillett today is de clared a legal holiday in California: NEWS BY TELEGRAPH EASTERN ' ' > S»r»t«r Scott h»s lirelr time »t White Hoass aft^r making "franV «tatem»nf about the financial nituation. Page 1 In I»tt«>r declariDp: himself a candidate -for tb«> nomination for preslfleot Senator . ForaVfr Names administiation of Roosevelt, for sbstv in finincisl disturbance. Page 1 Senator Aldricb, cbaimnan of flnanpp ocmmU te*. \u25a0nill confer wltb republican leadern io con gress on proposed currency legislation. Page 1 Notorious Jules Gamage. is wanted by the New York police -for crooked transactions. Page 1 Parid Starr Jordan says emphatically that President Roosevelt vrlll not again b» a can didate. Pa«re 6 Tederal board ft engineer* may come from Washington. P. C, to California to inspect rirers. with view of recommending large Im provement* of the rvaterwaye. Page 6 Bradstiwfs and Dun's, trade reviews iDdlcat« improverueDt in financial situation. Page 15 Interstate commerce commission denies peti tion of shipper* st Santa Barbara and Ventura tbst tbr*e cities be given the' benefit of cojtpt terminal rates. P»|fell Pastor W the last witness In the trial of Mif. Bradley Bnd tells of yelled threat by \u25a0ccuj.«*l against Senator Brown. ,' ' ' Png* 2 COAST Trinidad Vasquez. chief witne*n for Mexican government against alleged revolutionists, _Js poisoned in IjPs Angeles. >J'^-'"rj Page 15 Stockton police investigating case of well dressed man mangled- by electric cars, circum stances Indicating a possible murder. I'ace S Central department store, ooe of the lan;e*t mercantile establishments in Los Angeles. fure-M into bankroptcy. >"-;i; Page 9 Reioarkable recovery . of I,os Angeles maa who . tras shot .in the brain by bighTay njaii. Page 4 FOREIGN' , ' A. Uart McKee accuses wife and an American, saying that -be will reveal greatest scandal <.>f century, and declares that courts will uphoM bis (McKec's) right to cUild. Page 1 Flerr Bebel, socialist leader in the "Reichstag. hji a crisis is at band- in Germany and scores vicious practices of army officers. Page 3 EDITORIAL . • Mr.' Hearst stjll nursing grievance, i Page fif The' money situation relieved. _ . Page 8 Knocking the etufflng out of Bryan. Pnge 8 Up' to the attorney peccral. Pe»jc S CITY Attorneys for Ilarry. KleinscUmidt begin' fl;tit ..for: bit liberty, by ;»n application' for a writ of habeas corpus, which Superior Judge \u25a0 Harris taken under advisement. Hot b prosecotiou and defense "shut up"on details of case.- Page 1 Real estate \u25a0 dealers report an active inquiry from people of interior towns who desire to makc> investments In property in" "this city. v't Page 7 Hugo Mausfeldt, after 40 years*- work in. role of piano virtuoso, \u25a0will give bis last public rc j cital today at Fairmont hotel. Page 6 I Judge Lawlor causes transcript of evidence I to be read to Jurors in the Ford case, and' trial I will b* resumed Monday. Page 0 Judge Cook decides that court sessions are legal during the holidays, and sentences a prisoner. ' Page 9 Nathan \u25a0 Brackett Graves' be<juest to pet dog, "Pup," •Is to vbe passed upon by Judge Coffey. who holds.it Is Illegal. \u25a0 Page'' 16 Plans are completed for the Improvement of. tbe harbor's" wharves UDder . tne first -?200,000 bond issue "autuorized by legislature. Page IS James Henck's balloons, sent up to. celebrate return of lost diamond, arc found and finders claim reward. Page .7. Political rumor say« J. Cal Ewlng , will Mot* secretaryship of bank commission. Page 7 Earl Kimmons may . return from Texas to give evJdenc-e against Mark^. A. Wilkins, the murderer of Mrs. Vernie CanneD, , in Elm hurst. ••«•\u25a0_*: \u0084.. PageS .Bravery of Policeman Davey of. harbor station results in capture of masked man police siwpeVt is ' accomplice in many robberies and the I slayer of Special Policeman Wbit« in OaUuu.l last week. \u25a0 Page 16 Rival contestants for guardianship of Miss Isabel leis McL&cghlin become reconciled " acd deny the charges made against tbe glrl> siep-, father. Dr. MeEnei?. '• .• Page 2 Frauk D. Mrycrs, .former, ?»n. Francisco, rail road man, ' found dead in « Minnea;K>Us hotel. Page, 16 Gugsenheim -Morgan < Interests purchase fonr steamships from 'Chsrles E. Peabody foF Page 16 SUBURBAN Alameda county officijils bumpered in their public expenditures by vagaries \u25a0of . the state law. ' " Page 4 . Dr.. Jessie B. \u25a0 Con way frightens bnrglar- from ber hbus>» by screaming. . • \u25a0 Page 4 Through use of anatomical chart tbe passer of spurioo* checks ; In Oakland \u25a0is * Ideatlfied as man wanted In eastern cities. . . . . -.- Page l 4 Qaestion of application of t reebolders* ; charter agitates ralo Alto fiHltco*. ; , Page 11 I>. TT.' Martin, a San Rafael produce merchant, sued under tbe game laws. • Page 11 Early risers in Oakland are" startled by bril liant meteor.'. .. ... PagV'4 Daniel Donovan, mistaken forjbnrg'ar. ia-ehot by his friend, Edward Daris,' Id ' Contra . Costa county. Page 4 ' Professor H. S.; Jennings., make**, report -on pome tntercstlng'. experiments '. with " the starfish," lowest of animals. ' Page 4 SPORTS \u25a0;'/\u25a0) F-rnltrale handicap is •_ the feature of a good Saturday* card -at Emeryville. \u25a0"?- *' Paice 10 '. T--.H. : Williams' " Pcrjuicio redare* ' California rpcord for six furlong* to l:ll 4-3. .' • V PagtlO J. F. Caweli of San Frandeco wins; Thielp' tenai« trophy in 'Stanford touraament."- Page 10 Artillerymen In annual race provide novel fei-* ture at Benning track/ Page 10 ' Automc*ile dealers 'report- tbe first sal?s>!nce,~ the b*?ißßiDg ofroobey stringency. . -'Pagi 11 Owner?, of BUclburn Toak» : killing at.' >"f»' \u25a0 Orleans wben ; be wins' at 20 -to- I.' •' -Page 10 . Cycliot /VTelble . of . San Jose tx-at« ' F>n.. 1U- Laughlin \u25a0\u25a0 io ~ *> match rs.ee . on- tbe' PayJlJon '\u25a0 "fcaufer*" track. _ \u25a0 Page 11. >faoager. Tom .McCarey of Los Angeles ; is 0 Tt \u25a0 to bid for proposed 'Attell-Moran fight. Page' lo MARINE / Harbof r coromissiooers order r contractor who , took T raft of state piles; to replace property^ and ; threaten criminal prosecution of similar mistakes bj future. • ' rag-cia SOCIAL - Bwel-Cottoo \u25a0\u25a0\u25a0ed'ling'ati.be Bore! home in San Mateo .• on * Wednesday next- win -be .'a . quiet ev«nt. 9&BEBH '' ' ' P " X*K * 8 LABOR /* , « l«lw 'invited ito \u25a0 Join Greater $»v Franciico'inoTemeat^*' 1 " * ' ' ' '.'."" 'Fage'9' S>\N : -^RANGISCO- x^S^Wff^^Q^^MW^ 1907 C KLEINSCHMIDT'S LIBERTY RESTS WITH THE COURT Habeas Corpus Applicatidn :•:;. to Be Decided by " Judge Harris UNDER ADVISEMENT \u25a0\u25a0.-( \u25a0 \u25a0 • Delay Until Tuesday Not Pleasing to Attorneys . for Accused .. PRISONER IS NERVOUS Handcuffed to Deputy, He ' Is Taken From Jail to Courtroom . Harry Kleinschmidt's fight for life and liberty has begun. Before Judge Harris of the/superior court in Ala meda county. Lin S. Church and Brew ton Hayne, counsel for the' 'prisoner, began yesterday afternoon the strugr gle which will • end only \u25a0 with the vindication or death of their young client, charged with the - : murder of Frank B ellows. - They asked for a writ of heabeas corpus' on the ground that nothing had come to light which would connect their client with the death of Bellows. After listening to the evidence 'produced, Judge' Harris said that he would take " the subject under advisement and render his de-. cision next Tuesday, morning. His original .attitude of careless abandon, resumed for the time being, Harry Kleinschmidt listened .to the proceedings 'in the courtroom, laugh ing and chatting with his: attorneys and the officers of the court, even smok ing a cigarette giv»n him by; a news paperman. There was but little of the nervousness and weakness of which Uis"' jailers have -talked.; so :>much ap parent In' tbVvman's actions! or*, looks.' No one would have picked, him asi the prisoner at the bar, fighting for his .libertyl.if it had not been for -the pres ence of Deputy-Sheriff Liesc, who .was sitting beside him, 'and the glint of the steel' handcuffs which bound the pair together as they left" the courtroom. 1 NERVOUSNESS SUPPRESSED It was only in the twitching of his large, strong hands, free while the hearing lasted, that the prisoner gave any signs of the nervous strain under which he has been laboring since his arrest. In the ; frequent consultations he had with Jiis attorneys during the •course of the hearing these hands were ! never, still. He talked with them as much as with his -voice. They are ex ipressive hands, kept, mus cular, capable of dealing a ; tremendous blow or.holding-a struggling man to the bitter end. They are the r short hands one would- expect to see accom panylhgthe heavy jaw, small nose and slanting forehead of ; the prisoner.;- Notwithstanding his careless attitude in the, courtroom, Kleinschmidt made almost frantic efforts to protect him self from the newspaper camera men. As his right .wrist was chained to the left "wrist "of the. deputy sheriff Awhile! passing between the jail and court, his attempts must have cost him much in convenience, if not actual pain, for he persistsd in twisting, around * in- order to have the officer between himself and his tormentors. . <;>; > The action of Judge Harris in rsfus j ing- -to consider the case at once brought forth the first approach to a statement which .the lawyers .for Kleinschmidt have made. Brewton Hayne said in this regard: "While I have no desire to appear to be finding fault with the court, V I must say.that under' the rules I fail to un derstand where Judge Harris got "his law.' ..There ; is 'nothing -] in > the com plaints that have been Hied to connect our client with the death of. Frank Bellows— absolutely^ nothing— yet the court^has set aside our arguments and refused even to permit jthe prisoner ;td be admitted to bail. He ; may .have- his reasons, but I for jonr. .can't them." VICTORY FOR BRoiv.V Dlstrict Attorney, Brown won^ an I undoubted. victory in. the, : refusal of the judge to hand . down ? adecision on the case yesterday afternoon. Heipracti- CRlly admitted that, the case .pi the prosecution is not as. y»t complete, Jbiit he-added-that continuance of the .legal holidays forbade any. formal action in law; either • by . out -- a wa rrant against; the prisoner or:by filing a for mal complaint against him.". ' - .' - ; . In./lieu of " either of the forms \u25a0of procedure the district attorney sub mitted, .three sworn to: by himself. Deputy District- Attorney Phil ip M. Carey and" Marshal; Vollmer, chief of^poHce of, Berkeley. \x\ all _'of. these document*,. which, are practically^iden tical,-the prosecution , avers ..that 1 they, "verily believe"; that Harry' Klein schmidt is' guilty of .tho ', "niurder f of Frank .Bellows. . \ : '. \u25a0 ".-. V ; ,-Th»se^ affidavits \u25a0 further' state; that the investigation (of ;\u25a0 the case" has been ?oin p on .since : September : 1 5 laVt. And Continued -to' Page : 2, Column 3 The MflWa&MriMsSw Air Great Scandal Accuses Wife and an American and Declares His Right to Wcj}iiWTMßWp h W& SPECI At CABLE TO THE" CALL PARIS. .Nov. :."29.'— A. Hart ilcKeo. when seen -today at: 27_ Qu'ai d'Orsay; looked weary and worn as he carried his child in his. arms. Even careful grooming could not conceal'the, ravages of., mental suffering. The ..gorgeous ground . floor ', of.i the; apartments iwhere he is living belong toan' ltalian friend. Prince Alblata. Every' day ; J "McKee visits his parents," .Mr. ahd' r Mrs.' ( Seller 3 McKee, • who. are -staying: at'- the/hotel Ritz.- -.\u25a0.-'+\u25a0''\u25a0\u25a0\u25a0","\u25a0\u25a0 ' '\u25a0'\u25a0- - \u25a0'\u25a0 '.' • ? .."M. . Labdri, .-my.;counsel.^told''i me : to keep my ; mouth/ shut," said >McKee. in reply -to- a question by- a newspaper correspondent. "Look at this. fine' baby, boy." - , ;' ,• "Tour father in law, -Governor Bax ter,, says that you jare tho worst; man in France." , . . . - "Did he? Herald even worse. He said" that I w'as\thp* worst criminal . in* three. countries'—l'm not sure., that, h« did :not say in' three continent^.. Baxter talks ;: tod much; -I am told, that -he is talking- all 1 the^tlme, , like a garrulous old- woman. Even isome of -the news paper ; correspondents, compassionating his \u25a0weakness, have advised him to stop. I am suing him .for libel! \u25a0'\u25a0".' "HadThei held .his* tongue and acted like a gentleman; 1- would have' let him have his. way without opposition.'. i* As/ ; ltsU-i : am going, to make a -strenuous defense, -and there ywlll be the biggest scandal of. the century; I-know none to equal it. But. Baxter, has only, himself to blame. In self-defense a man; has to use the'weapons at his disposal/- It ! seems certain. that, a scandal , must ' come, and it is just, as .well, to' lot the whole truth'bo'known." \u25a0• . , "Do you refer to" the 'American 'who used t<> po motorinV; with "Mrs. Jilc-. Kee?';-; '.. \u0084;_ . \u25a0 ':, .-' / ; \u25a0.;\u25a0. -^'- \; "More tlianT that. ]_ I ha \e. the child and the courts will, confirm in- me its custody.' Everybody, knows what that means." . , . v » > ,- . . ' .' "Is it true that: Mrs. McKec" turned you outjof . your'house?" • . "It ..is. -.had \u25a0\u25a0'to^leaye; our "flat in the Rue Alfred ibaubigny and Talso ; our chateau. Fortunately my friend. Prince Albiata.' tpok'me in and for. some "tlnio l}wili>liyp /-here.'. 1 „ , - '-. FAMOUS ?^VOMAXIpBCOnATED LONDOX,\Nov. gale, thWvEngliPh'philarithropVs't.'i has been decorated, with -the', order" of -nierit by K i n p fEd wa rd.\ \u25a0\u25a0 Sb« \- f s ; . t he \u25a0 - fl r st woman - : to£'ret;eiyf!;. this'- distinguished honor, .which Kto*; : the . present - time has been bestowe'd'only.upon;l3!imen. -J. Senator Raj§es Stor^ in White 'tese President Asks West Virginian for Information Regarding '\u25a0: • 'Money' Situation *•!•' ; SPECIAI/DIsr'ATCmTO THE CALt. .. : ; VVCHICAGO, Nov? 29.— A*' specTaT-dis^ pateh r from'" Washington,; to the Inter Ocearu says : * One of -the liveliest rows that '-.ever-occurred at the "White House took .place 'today between President Roosevelt 'and Senator Scott •of West Virginia becausethe president was told what'tscott" believed v to* be the' truth about the -financial situation.-;; \u25a0"President Roosevelt askedj theVWest Virginian who: was being [blamed for the -critical .condition which »fee coun try,as v now facing! , • V, "Do v you- 1 .wish ' me to .give "you a 'frank; and truthful, answer?" inquired Senator, Scott. ', . •. . . ' \u25a0'<.- • \u25a0' "Certainlj"," "replied the- president. •'I ' really y desire \u25a0 to'-know,- what is the opinion of the people." a iVEvery one blames you, Mr. President, for.; the; unfortunate condition- of -the country.-. You have requested me' to bo .frank with you and ', I will say tnat nearly every person with whom I have discussed the situation', has declared that the agitation against corporations and the business t interests of the^cqun tryi .which /\u25a0 is directly \u25a0 attributable v to you, is,responsible'*for the-disturbance. - ; "They -believe if •there-should beiless talk, less denunciation, and if the laws should* be- enforced in- a>regrular- and orderly manner without the fl6urish:of trumpets, the country would-be-great ly benefited." : '. j \u25a0;.-,' This frank statement .was' too much ! for.'Pvesident Roosevelt,, who lost '.his i temper-: and \u25a0 -used -' some : vigorous language, which was not pleasing^'to | Senator. ; : Scott. \u25a0 [ '»\u25a0'.' <-.] .The wrath of the president was great! and ' he^ told Senator Scott - that " he was I not: a friend of the administration. and ! that^he was misinformed. ~ j FLORENCE: GOLDFIELD; : : :; "DECLARES A DIVIDEND Ten^CentS; a Sharey Will Be v Paid on Mining. , Stock , January 2, . . - . .' It Is: Announced . GOLDFIELD.: . Nev. Nov. • 23.— The Florence Gold field mm Ing 1 company -de clared- a dividend, of -10-centsia share today on. its outstanding: "stock^pay abl«v January 2. ; The, company; is cap it^i^d(-atX{.ll.3so^ooo;^:lth^/?2()Mo6 unissued- In the'- treasury. The "amount to 'lie distributed is": ?1 05, 000/ \ ;.''\u25a0\u25a0"_ : . ; This:' is"the first 'dividend.- although tha'conipany has-.long .had^a : blgr treas ury,' it -being/", the company.'s policy to 'build;' and pay: for; a -larg^e mill, de velop all ,' mining' .tonnage and have -a. gooj ireserve^beforc; paying 1 , dividends. The ?250,000 mill- is", nearly rroompleted axxd^jpaid , for -"and;.: there ; is.; still .'.over halflaimillion' T im jthedtreasurr^ :-\u25a0 ,;.: \AV#rfteNjitjng and worth v;tmdertaking j 'J^LS^t cS^te^in the preservation of the old ,s*nta Fp;tr»il to California. -Read of the ixi&idrfSbuMtHnsfs.in •: ms*&fThe Sunday Call QWes a Fortiine; Owns a Suit of Clothes Notorious Jules Carnage Gets Into Trouble and Is Sought by New York Police I NEW YORK, Nov. 29.— Jules Gam age, notorious in San Francisco for a number of years. Is In hot water here. A \warrant. for his arrest has been isued out in a civil action and. the qftl. •cers. hope to capture .him before. he I sails' for f Europe. \u25a0 " . Gamage has been living in 'fine style with- a : woman -who : claims to be a ! member 'of the Russian nobility. She i calls herself the Ourosoff. At one .time- he was .associated with Colo ndl'KowalAky, .who was reported to be the confidential - 1 agent here of King Leopold of Belgium. It was part of Gamage's business frequent the big hotels and he has \png been a familiar figure at the 'Waldorf. . Gamage. found it much easier to dis pose iof mining stocks over a social glass of wine. It was in this way that he sold the shares of the Ontario cop per t - company, which proved his un doing. In his bankruptcy petition Gamage confesses , - that his debts amount to ?32, 536. His assets are ?50 worth of yearing apparel. L Impertinent Question No. 27 "What's tte Matter With Teddy?" For the most original or wittiest answer to this ques tion—and the briefer the better — The Call will p>ay FIVE DOLLARS- For the next five answers 1 The Gall will pay^ONE DOLLAR each. Prize winning answers; will be printed next Wednesday and checks mailed to the winners at once Make •-\u25a0•"\u25a0.. your answer short and address it to IMPERTINENT QUESTIONS,. Winning Anawera to "Why mat yon m&nace year $„-'** '. ( Hnsbandl" ~|s prize to "J. C. Heefcman. 4000 19tn','*trset. city. i. tV'i t -Tell me. and keep tHfe" v fiye. T |l prize ' to' Mrt.-E. Wood. 904 Boutn I stxe*t. Saa J«s*. Because' too many of his friendi are telling him how to manage {me. 11 . prise to"- Mla» G. Frie, 1322 I*rkin street, city. . X^;.' That's, a ; nice question to ask an old maid! .^/si;prtn>'lto Mrs. .Vallace.'* 2730. Hast* street, Berkeley. \u25a0"\u25a0"" The"; baby, has'the job.'., •- \u25a0;\u25a0 $1 . prlie t» A. F. WUlism*. -200S Ross »tr*»f. Berkeley. - I'm a- bronco buster. A woman ain't a hoss. \u0084$1 .prize. to J.tn. Walker, bos 494, Fresno." ; .She. is: so, unexpected. PRICE FIVE CENTS. REPUBLICANS TO CONFER ON BILL Financial Measure to Be Discussed by Leaders AldrkhSeeks Agreement l i on Currency Legislation Four Propositions for Solving the Problem Centra! Bank and Issue of Circulation Favored Ira E. Bennett SPECIAL' DISPATCH TO THE CALL WASHINGTON, Nov. 29. Senator Aldrich, chairman of the- finance comraitte, wilJ reach Washington tomorrow and will immediately go into conference with ' republican leaders in the house and senr ate on proposed currency leg islation. It is thought there will be considerable conferring before an agreement is reached permitting the passage: of a bill -It is the hope of ; the adminis tration and the republican lead ers in congress that the general terms of a bill can be tentatively agreed upon, so that when the measure comes into congress it may bid' fair to . receive the support of republicans in both houses as -a- party measure and regard-, lesrf of individual opinions and prejudices. This hope is at present but a tender bud, and there. are those around the capitol who think It is destined to experience some chilliny frosts before it blossoms. - There are four general propositions for solving the currency problem, each of which has its advocates. And tha pride of opinion when It comes to the financial question is simply something 1 * amazing. It --'beats religious prejudice' all hollow and is pretty near as serious as the prohibition question. These four propositions are, briefly, as follows: •The creation of a central bank of issue; a, central organization of exist ing banks; the Issuance of additional circulation asrainst securities-other than' United States bonds: the Issuance of circulation upon general assets secured by a guaranteed fund. In addition to these tueroMs a host of weird financial propositions^ raori or. less popullstic Jn nature. There is a desire among republicans to xnakt it a party question so as to derive crrdit in the next campaign. Senator Allison was inclined to b«