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The San Francisco call., 1903-12-18
FIREMEN SAVE
FIFTY CHINESE
Three 0rientals Die in Flames,
but Many Are Rescued at a
Blaze in City of Portland

PORTLAND. Or. Dec. 17.-As the re-
suit OF the fire which visited the lower
portion Of the business section Of the
city at midnight. three Chinese are
known 10 have lost their lives and
damage 10 the amount Of at least s42,-
600 was done
Portions Of the burned buildings were
occupied by Chinese opium smokers,
who in the excitement and fright
caused by the fire and not comprehend
ing the danger fought desperately with
the fremen who dragged them from the
burning structures. over fifty Chinese
were saved thus.
The police and Fire Department off,
Gals express the belief that further
search viii reveal the fact that there
were several more victims Of the
flames
The fire originated in a Chinese res
taurant and spread with great rapidity
through the structure. finally attacking
the buildings on either side. A joss
house with its expensive furniture was
among the Chinese losses by the fire.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-18
DOG BATTLES
WITH THIEVES
Vigorous Southern California
Canine Makes Things Tn
pleasant for Pair Of Criminals
FIERCE FIGHT FOR LIFE
Frightened Women Watch the
Terrific Onslaught Of Animal
. When the Intruders Arrive
Special Dispatch to The Call.

san BERNARDINO, Dec. IA ter
rifc battle occurred here last night be-
tween a bulldog and two thieves. It
ended in the dog driving the men of.
though not before lit had been severely
injured.
shortly before midnight two men ap-
preached the residence Of Robert Braz-
elton on Fourth street They made an
attempt 10 secure an entrance through
the window, but. failing. started for the
front porch. Their pr0wling about the
premises had alarmed Mrs. BrazeltOn
and Miss Gladys Brazelton. who. with
the exception OF Prince, the bulldog,
We're alone in the house.
The dog had on other occasions
shown himself equal 10 battle with
thieves, and so the expected happened
when the visitors got on the porch.
Prince was standing in the hallway.
with nothing but screen between him
and the mez. Before they knew what
was coming the big dog made a spring
toward them. going through the screen
like a shot
The obstruction made him fall short
of the mark. but before the burglars
could recover from their surprise he
had again bounded toward them, grab
hing one by the vest and coat. Then
came the battle Time and again the
dog was beaten of by a club. but he
always bounded back. savagely seek
ing 70 bury his teeth in the neck Of
either Of his ntagonists.
Mrs. Brazelton. describing the fight,
said the blows which the dog received
a-z T-r-- ~-o ~--o~+- 0F q rax-o1z-nY-
and they followed each other with rapid
succession. The fight lasted only a
short tine. but 70 the frightened occu-
pants o. the house IL seemed an age
before the big dog suddenly dropped
Aeeaseless beneath a vicious blow and
Tie thieves turned aid fed
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-18
FIRM FINDS
COIN MISSING
Fresno Insurance Clerk Takes
Vacation and His En-
ployers Expert the Books
Special D,s9atch to The cau.

FRESNO. Dec. 17.-Elmer Fentriss,
e yyeu-knovn young society man OF
this city. who has for several years
been a trusted insurance clerk in the
employ a. the firm Of Moore & Cate,
has disappeared and nearly $1,000 OF the
firms money is missing
Feutriss stood high In the regard Of
his employers. who trusted him abso-
lsltely. On the day before Thanksgiv-
ing he left for san Francisco 10 attend
q prizefght and was told by his en-
pIovers that he could take a short Va
cation Il he so desired Since then
nothing has been heard OF him
II has been only within the past week
that Moore & Cate have given Up hope
of his returning and have had his books
exported. showing the shortage in his
accounts.
Feutriss belongs 70 q highly respected
family in this city. He was formerly
one Of the best known amateur pugil-
ists on the coast
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-18
THREAT IN \ LETTER
CAUSE OF HIS ARREST
Rafael Because of an EpistIe
Sent to a Woman.

SAN RAFAEL, Dec. 17.-Hans
Juhl Of 500 Pacific street, San Fran
cisco, was arrested to-day. He is ac-
cused Of having threatened the life
OF Miss Katie Johnson OF this city.
Miss Johnson claims that several
days ago she received a letter from
Juhl 10 the effect that II she did not
marry him forthwith he would kill
her or her sister. Miss Johnson i'm
mediately turned the epistle over TO
the authorities and this afternoon
Constable Henry Lucas went TO San
Francisco and placed Juhl under ar
rest. He was brought to this city.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-18
SHIP
HIS PRISON
Remarkable Story Is Told by
a Man Who Asks Police
for Shelter and Protection
YEARS BELOW THE DECK
Authorities of a Washington
Town Investigate Mental Con-
ditiOn of Puzzling Visitor
Special Dispatch to The Call.

TACOMA, Dec. IA weird story IS
told by Ernest Fredericks. who applied
for lodging at the Everett police sta
ton last night. He claims to have been
a prisoner on board a strange ship for
the past three years and that he was
put ashore al Everett. He says the
last thing he remembers about his
home in Milwaukee is that he was
walking along the street one evening
In September, 1900. The next thing he
remembers he was on board ship. How
long after leaving Milwaukee this was
done he does not know He thinks he
was shanghaied.
Ever since that time, Fredericks says,
he has been a prisoner on board some
strange steamer. He claims that he
was kept below deck and waited on Of
ficers who spoke English. The mem
bers OF the crew were all Chinese. He
could never learn the name of the ship
or the business she was engaged in.
once or twice he saw the shores of
strange lands On one occasion he
heard big guns fired over his head, but
could not learn what the trouble was.
Fart Of the time the steamer was in
tropical seas and part Of the time in
the cold zone.
Four days ago. Fredericks says. he
was transferred 10 a small ship. The
exchange was made at night near some
shore. He was kept prisoner on the
second craft until he was landed from
a rowboat on the shore near Everett.
The Everett police are investigating
his sanity and in the meantime COM
municating with the Milwaukee police.
as Fredericks tells exactly where he
lived and worked.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-18
FATHER TAKEN To JAIL
FOR NEGLECT OF CHILDREN
County Accused of Not Support
ing Ofs7ring

SAN RAFAEL. Dec. 17.-William
Rhoades, ex-County Clerk of Sacra-
mentO County, has been arrested for
non-support of his children. The
warrant was sworn 10 at the request
Of his wife. Mrs. Belle Rhoades, a res
ident Of Larkspur. Rhoades was
found in San Francisco and brought
10 San Rafael.
The Rhoadeses were at one time
prominent society people Of the cap
ital city. Mrs. Rhoades was Miss
Belle Chatfield, and Rhoades is the
son OF Edward r. Rhoades, formerly
general manager Of the Pennsylvania
and Reading Railroad. His uncle, A.
J. Rhoades, is a prominent politician
OF California. RhOades himself was
for many years in the Sacramento
County Clerks Office.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-18
Good Gifts for Men

OOOO 0lILS AOT NASRI
Cravenettc rain coats, made by US from genuine
Cravenette cloth. purchased direct from Prestlcy
& Co Several shades to select from at prices
e ranging from $1,000 to S25.oo.
Mems fancy vests. of our own make in
splendid assortment of all materials, from SI.oo
TO $3.50
Mems sleeping garments made OF almost
dozen different materials; night shirts from soc to
S2.oo each; pajamas from SIoo to $3.50 suit.
Mems linen handkerchiefs 2sc to 5oc
Mems silk handkerchicfs, from 25c to $I.oo
each
Mems silk reefers. for full-dress wear. from
S1.oo to 81 so.
Mems hosiery, in complete assortment, from
Ioc to 75c pair.
Mems underwear comprising all styles from
SIoo TO $500 suit.
Mems gloves from the best makers, from sI.oO
to S2.oo pair.
Suit oases and grips. made from all the popu-
lar feathers, from $500 to SI2.oo; grips
from S2.so to $500.
Mems hats, from s1.so to $500, comprising all
styles.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-18
Woman Doctor Round Guilty.

PUEBLO. Colo, Dec. 17.-After a
sensational trial before a jury in the
District Court. Mrs. T. Carrie Johnson.
q female doctor. was to-day pro-
nounced guilty OF murder in the sec
ond degree for having performed a
criminal operation upon Mrs. Pearl
Gordon. wife Of a United States re-
crtliting officer.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-18
Ross Must Hang To-Day.

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 17.-Gover-
nor Pardee has declined to interfere
in the case of Bert Ross, sentenced to
be hanged. The execution of the Or
der Of the court is scheduled to take
place at San Quentin tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-18
HANG HimseIf When Despondcnt

Los ANGELES, Dec. 17.-Discour-
aged with the hard work and gener-
ally bad conditions prevailing at the
railroad camp where he had been en-
ployed, Johann Schmidt, aged 65
years. who came here from Germany
seven weeks ago with his wife and
children. hanged himself early this
morning at the home of mis- brother
in-law, Joseph Meyer, 1101 Union
avenue, this city.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-18

Bath robes made of eiderdown flannel in har-
monizing checks, stripes md figures. for $500
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-18
Smoking Jackets

Smoking Jackets made of double faced Janus
cloth, in oxford black, navy. brown. silver gray,
garnet and purple, in checked striped mix
lures at So 90, $500, 5000, $500, $3.50, $500,
$3.50 and $1,000; made of extra heavy mercer
lied matelasse in black, brown and navy. at
$500; made of silk matelasse. lined with hnc silk
or satin, at $1,000; made OF veveteen lined with
plain quilted satin in green tan black brown,
navy and garnet, at $500.
Bath robes made of eiderdown flannel in har-
monizing checks, stripes md figures. for $500.
Dressing gowns made of doube-faced Janus
cloth, excellently made garments fastened with
two loops and heavy girdle with assel around
waist prices are $1,000, SIz.5o and $3.50.
All our smoking jackets and dressing gowns
are made by US in own workshops from ma
terial bought directly from the weavers Through
these facilities save every customer from
$7.oo to $500 on garment
The gar rments above pictured skctched
from group of living models who had donned
the garme nts for the occasion The picture
shows just how the garments look, except for
their beautiful colorng.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-18
Merchandise
Orders

are particularly convenient
the recipient can select
the pattern. color, style
and SIZE he desires. We IS
sue orders for any amount
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-18

PARIS Dec IA dense fog which en-
velope6 Paris to-day caused q collision between
two electric cars in the suburbs Of Nersev-
Lee sece. Nineteen persons were injured,
seven 81 them seriously
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-18
Christmas Gifts for Men and Bows


i pres re a al re :h
Isl Il known to g, OF is pf to zoos p d
o
a b given
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-18

Some good grocers' don't
~ Schilling's Best, and some
poor ones do; no doubt.
but the rule don't run that
way.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-18

OUt-oE town orders for
these goods wH be filled
BY mdH as we'll as though
the purchase was made IN
person. ADDRESS Dept. L.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-18
Gifts for Men and Boys

Mems made to measure clothing, from $1,000
to s45.Oo.
Mems re ady-made clothing, from $1,000 to
$500.
Our stock OF sweaters contains all the pleasing
color com binations in the latest stitches and
knits.
The men 5 sizes are from "a to a, and the
prices are from SI.oo to $500 each.
The boys sweaters from TO years,
from 7sc TO $780, and for larger boys from 7Se
TO Sz.oo ca ch.
Mems shirts in coored goods from soc to
S2oo each; in wh:-> linen at SIoo and SIS each.
Shirts for boys in coored and white materials
from soc to S1.oo.
We carry exquisite stock of silk neekwear
for men and boys.
The mems ties range from 7sc to SIoo each;
boys ties, 7sc each.
Mems suspenders with fancy buckles from
soc to Szoo pair; boys suspenders from Isc
10 soc.
Boys ma Is and caps in cloth corduroy and
leather in all the popular styles from 45c to
Sz.oo each.
Clothing for lads from to 10 years. from sz.so
to $3.50; for boys from to IS years, from S7.75
TO $1,000; for youths from Il. to 10 years. from
5000 to s. 500.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1903-10-31
SCRUB STOCK.

The scrub bovine is the first cousin
to the cur dog, which no one wants
and which every one takes a kick at,
says G. E. Howard in Rural Press. The
longer you keep him the poorer you get.
1t will not be many years before the
scrub of the bovine species viii be re-
garded in the same light as the cur dog;
and the quicker this takes place the
better off the farmer and the country
at large will be. He is the product
many times of ignorance, sometimes Of
carelessness or accident, and often of
environment. Many scrubs are pro-
duced by the effort Of the farmers to
combine the desirable qualities of two
widely different breeds by crossing,
and then, not finding themselves sue
c~essful, make bad matters worse by put
ting in a dash of something else. This
man is following a method akin to the
one who invests his saving in a "get-
rich-quick" scheme. There are no
short cuts in successful breeding, and
the mar who starts out to produce, by
crossing, something better than his
neigbbors or any M else has, will find
that he is a good deal in the same box
as the beleaguered traveller hunting for
the oasis which he sees just ahead of
him but never reaches.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1903-10-31
CLOSES UP THE MINES.
Sweeping Effect of Montana Court
Decision.

Butte, Mont, Oct. pas a result Of
the handing down of the decisions and
the granting of an injunction against
the Boston and Montana Company, the
principal property of the Amalgamated
Copper Company in Montana, all the
properties of the Amalgamated Com
pany in Montana have been ordered
closed for an indefinite period.
1t is estimated by the officials of the
company that at least $1,000 men will
be made idle for an indefinite period.
The shut down is the most complete
and extensive ever known in Montana.
Late advices from Butte City show
the situation there to be most deplor-
able. The number of men thrown out
of work in Butte alone is $500. A pay
roll of over $50. 900 a day is cut off, and
it may take nine or ten months before
the litigation can be heard in the Su-
preme Court.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1903-10-31
Asking for Continuance.

Tonopah Miner October "a: A petit
ton is being circulated in TonoPah by
prominent attorneys for signatures, and
will be presented to Judge Breen at
Belmont next week, asking that the
District Court be continued until next
April. The petition is based on the
fact that the accommodations in Bel
mont are entirely inadequate, and that
the hardships of a s~ojourn in that town
will be less in the ~Springtime than in
Midwinter. The jurors have also
signed a petition asking for a continu-
ance of the term, on the ground that
the holding of court in December would
interfere with their celebration of the
Christmas holidays.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1903-10-31

+. H. Newell, chief photographer of
the Geological Survey. who is in charge
of the irrigation work undertaken in
Nevada, states hat within twenty-five
years Nevada will have a population of
100000. Lasmuch as the State has at
present less than 10000 inhabitants, the
expert in irrigation predicts wonderful
development for the State.
Nevada is rich in resources, but
handicapped by bad laws aud poor
management which have retarded her
development. When the State was adj
mitted to the Union it was permitted to
select its two million acres of school
lands instead of being limited to par
ticular sections under the general law.
The lands selected contained the springs
and water courses of the State, and
these were virtually turned over to the
great cattle companies. Settlers going
into Nevada found rich land, but no
available water for irrigation, although
water wal there. if properly distributed,
sufficient for all the States needs. The
result was that the settler was forced
to move on, and Nevada, the richest in
resources of the inter-mountain States,
has made no perceptible advancement
in twenty-five years.
Now, however, it is evident that a
new era is to open for the BATTLEFRONT
State. Mr.. Newell bases his predictions
upon the ~practicability of the system OF
irrigation for Nevada at present in
course of construction, which completed
will place thousands Of acres of the
most fertile lands of the State under
profitable cultivation.
1t is remarkable that the apparently
barren sagebrush plains of Nevada are
in reality most productive. when the
one thing necessary to make them
fertile, water, is brought to them.
Wherever the experiment has been
tried, the most satisfactory results have
been obtained, and none who knows the
character of Nevada soils, and realizes
the thoroughness of the system of IT.
rigatlon which the Government has
undertaken, doubts the soundness of
Mr.. Newell's prediction.-Sacramento,
CAL, Union.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1903-10-31

One of the greatest problems that
confronts a minister of the gospel is
what to say at a funeral. A minister
dosen't feel like telling a deliberate lie,
and yet there are times when to say
anything regarding the virtue of the
deceased is to prevaricate in the most
outrageous manner 'Tis a good pro-
verb that says "Speak only that which
is good of the dead" but when the
good side of the deceased is conspicuous
by its absence it puts the preacher in an
unenviable predicament. There are
many people who favor simply reciting
the burial service and emitting all ex-
temporaneous remarks, and thus avoid
ing the farce of landing a man who in
his life was possibly notorious and a
cheat and a rascal.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1903-10-31
WORLDS FAIR NEWS NOTES.

The American Federation of Labor
is preparing an exhibit for the Worlds
Fair. 1t will consist of records, consti-
buttons, histories, official journals, group
photographs of officials, trade emblems,
union labels. This exhibit will be the
first of the kind ever seen in America.
The United States Steel corporation
will make an exhibit at the Worlds
Fair that will cover two acres of floor
space in the Palace of Mines and Metal
lurgy. 1t will be the first exhibit of so
wide a scope ever attempted and will
cover every branch of the industry.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1903-10-31
TEN MISTAKES TO AVOID.

To set up your standard Of right and
wrong and judge people accordingly.
To measure the enjoyment Of others
by your own.
To expect uniformity of opinion in
this world.
TO look for Judgment and experience
in youth.
To endeavor to mold all dispositions
alike.
To yield to immaterial trif1es.
To look for perfection in your own
actions.
To worry ourselves and others with
what can not be remedied.
Not to alleviate all that needs allevi.
alton as far a lies in your power.
Not to make allowances for the in.
firmities Of others.-New York World.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1903-10-31
NEVADA PRESS

Lyon County Times.
The people Of Reno have for some
time past been anxious to haye an
electric road between that place and
the new town Of Hartman, on the east.
The City Council has granted a fran.
chise to certain parties, provided that
the vote in coming election next month
favors the move. Now there is a heat
ed discussion on about the matter, and
the issue seems to have been carried
into politics, and 1t is possible that the
building of the road will be delayed for
some time because those who are to get
the franchise do not belong to the right
political faith.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1903-10-31
At Calientes.

At Calientes, times are beginning to
get a little dull. There is a great deal
of business, but not enough for all the
business houses established. While
there are q great many men, they are
not of the class that have much money
to spend, or who spend it very freely
when they do have it. The town is
little more than a big railroad yard,
with tents scattered around in all direc-
tons and a few houses on the outside.
-DeLamar Lode.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1903-10-31
Teaching Chairman Tailings.

White Pine News: Edward Willard
and son have had their teaching plant
in operation on the chairman tailings
for the past week with most gratifying
results. Five tanks with a capacity of
IL tons each have been discharged dur
ing the week, and until the cold weather
sets in and prevents further operations
Messrs. Willard will make regular ship
ments of auro-cyanides to the refinery.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1903-10-31

A dispatch says the Pacific Express
Company. on all the Hartman lines of
railroad, have advanced the wages of
thir employees upon their signing an
agreement to deal with the company as
individuals and not as union or non.
union men. The men had organized
and asked a 20 per cent increase Of
wages or threatened to strike. This
agreement is considered to be an omen
of the waning days Of unionism as re-
CARDS employees in permanent positions.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1903-10-31
ONLY POOR PEOPLE CAUGHT.

Steel common was originally for the
most part given away, and is not sup
posed by the business world to repre-
sent anything but prospects. But it
was sold to poor people, who were
tempted by the big interest. 1t is a
pitiful story. The reduction Of the
dividend is no such mistake as paying
the first one was. The company has
paid out nine dividends of l per cent
each on over 500, 900 of common stock.
While the stockholders received So a
share they have seen their stock shrink
about $40 a share. Nine dollars in and
$40 put does not quite balance.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1903-10-31
Tbe Best Liniment.

aChamberlain's Pain Balm is considered
the best liniment on the market" write Post
& Bliss, Of Georgia, VT. No other IMMINENT
will heal a cut or bruise so promptly. No
other affords such quick relieffro rheumatic
pains. No other is so valuable for deep
seated pains like lame back and pains in the
chest. Give this liniment a trial and
you will never wish to be without it. Sold
by III. NJ. Schneiders & Co.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1903-10-31

A few days ago some INSCRIPTIONS
newspaper correspondent gave the pur-
port of what he pretended was uttered
by VIM. j. Bryan in an interview. He
made Bryan say that the silver question
wa dead, and that no other man equals
Roosevelt in the esteem of the people,
etc. OF course this was seized upon
and made much of by the Republican
press. but as soon as Bryan saw it he
declared that no such interview had
taken place, and repudiated the
expressions attributed to him.
G.lao-slAx ~-ALo Cn.rnxrH
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1903-10-31

The discovery that Porter Brothers Of
California received rebates on fruit ship
ments from the railroads is received in
some quarters with a feeling akin to
CONSERVATION, but if the tip is followed
up it will be found that they were not
alone in the unlawful business. The
Porters were no worse than other large
shippers.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1903-10-31

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition
covers two square miles; 1910 acres. 1t
is larger than the Chicago, Omaha,
Buffalo and Paris expositions combined.