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The San Francisco call., 1908-11-21
BOARD OF TRADE CALLS
COUNTRY LIFE MEETING
Delegates From Interior Dis
tricts Asked to Discuss Rural
Problems November 8

tt, commission on country life ap-
poinf Z bv President Roosevelt and
headed n- H. Bailey of New York, as
chairmaH requested the state board
of trade Z end invitations to men we'll
informed Il to rural life and conditions
in the nouIA md south bay counties and
south coasr sounties, requesting them
to attend tha meeting of the commits
sion in the ssete board of trade rooms
Saturday, NfE aalber IS.
The purpos OF the meeting is to
make inquii INTO the conditions of
school and fi uses, their conven-
ience to railrCss Nd postoffices and
the facilities fer keting products.
Similar meetnge - been called in
Los Angeles for Ne aber q and for
Sacramento on the ae A.
The board of tIsae & as been asked TO
send delegates from eef district. men
conversaRf 81 rural con-
ditions in their own and capa-
BILE of suggesting imp lents that
can be undertaken by tAe vernment.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-21
W[LiS-FARGO RATE
DECLARED UNFAIR
California Commercial Associa-
ton Appeals to Commits
sion for Hearing
Withdrawal Of Special Quantity
Tariff Increases Charge for
Merchandise

The California commercial aSsocia-
ton. representing hundreds of large
California concerns who purchase sea-
sonable goods in the east. has prepared
to fight the withdrawal of special
quantity rates by the Wells Fargo
company. complaint alleging unfair
discrimination on the part of the big
express corporation was mailed yester-
day to the interstate commerce COM
mission at Washington. asking that a
full hearing of the charges be given in
San Francisco. The commissioners
We're notified by telegram of the mall
ing of the complaint, which was pre-
pared by l. L Brown, attorney for the
association.
According to Brown and j. B.
Brecken, traffic manager for the asso-
citation. the proposed withdrawal of
special quantity rates by the Wells
Fargo company would work immeasur-
able hardship upon the San Francisco
merchants. particularly wholesale mil
liners and department. stores, whose
purchases of seasonable materials
shipped by express reach about 10000
pounds daily.
Brown and Brecken declared that the
Wells-Fargo officials acted in bad
faith when, a year ago. they induced
local shippers to accept special guam
tity rate from the east, a condition of
which was that merchants were per-
mitted to combine their eastern ship
ments and take advantage of the large
quantity rates, ranging from to II
cents per 100 pounds. according to the
size of the shipment. The change pro-
posed by the Wells Fargo company
would fix the 500 20 10000 pound rate
at 13 19c per 100 pounds, regardless of
the size of the shipments.
The complaint says that San Fran
cisco merchants are Disseminated
against in favor of Portland and Seat
tie merchants. who benefit by a lower
rate, which the Wells-Fargo company
does not intend to withdraw Accord
ing to Brecken the rates in the north
ern cities range from IL to 11.07 cents
for quantities ranging from 500 TO 1900
pounds
Russell d. Carpenter. secretary of
the California, commercial association.
said yesterday that the proposed
We're outra ageously unfair TO
San Francisco merchants.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-21
WILL RUN TRAIN TO
CLOVERDALE PARK

The Russian river development COM
pany viii hold its first excursion to-
morrow TO cloverdale park, and per
sons. intending TO take the trip are
reau Ssted TO call at the Offices of the
company in the Monadnock building
before noon today. No tickets will
be sold after noon.
Il is the intention Of the company
10 give its clients every advantage pos
sible and IL suggests that there can be
no better opportunity offered OF seeing
the country and purchasing one TO three
lots at the opening price of $40 each
The allotment OF lots al that price viii
be closed q that time. The fare from
san Francisco and the bus ride from
tire depot TO Cloverdale park and re-
turn lunch and refreshments will be
included in the price Of the ticket
which is $3.50.
a special train viii be run to and
from the park
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-21
VENETIAN BUILDING
IN MARKET STREET
Structure in Style of Italian
Renaissance Will Be Built
by Beden Heirs

The heirs of Josiah Beden will erect
on their property in the south side
OF Market street between First and
Second a handsome building in the
style of the Italian renaissance, show
ing the influence of the Venetian
ornament The size of the lot is 95:3h
by 155 feet
Baldwin & Howell are the agents for
the building, which has been leased.
The three westerly sections will be oc-
cupied by Montague & Co, and the two
easterly sections by the California no
tion and toy company.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-21
HIGHBINDER IN LAWS TOLLS

During the course OF the hearing
yesterday before Commissioner Hea-
cock of Lum zee. a Chinese woman
charged with harboring Lu Shee, a
Chinese girl, for immoral purposes. it
developed that Wong Ju wv. a high
binder. was guilty OF the offense and
that the defendant was merely an ac-
cessory TO the crime. The discovery
brought the examination to sudden
halt. The United States marShals Of
fee was communicated with and Wong
Ju Wy was placed in detention. A
warrant was sworn To charging him
with the crime and his bond was fixed
at $4,000.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-21

Do You Want $500.
Read THE CALLS weekly offer on
page Is.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-21
ARTISTIC FLATS
WILL BE ERECTED
Accommodations for Automo=
biles Will Be Provided in
Handsome Structure

An artistic two story frame building
IS being erected at the southwest cor
ner of Carl and Clayton streets for
George Franizan at a cost of $4,000.
1t viii contain two flats of six and
eight rooms and Will be finished in
the art nauveau style of architecture.
Each fiat will have accommodations
for an automobile They are being
built after the plans of John Rous-
seau, the architect.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-21
cAMERA cLuR LEcrrRE

A large and well pleased audience at
tended the two hundred and sixteenth
illustrated lecture of the California
camera club in Christian Science hall
last evening. The pictures displayed
were entitled Through Ramona's
Country Prof. George Wharton James
delivered an entertaining lecture on
the beauty of the country. The next
lecture will be held Friday. Decem-
Der IS
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-21
BRIGGs TAXES NEW POST

Daniel s. Briggs, a son of the late
Edgar Briggs. who for eight years
had entire charge of the real estate
department of San Francisco under
John d. Siebe. has taken charge of the
house and leasing department of Burn
ham & Marsh COMPANY
The Washington times., 1908-12-20
TAFT RUNS INTO
PROHIBITION FIGHT
Augusta Torn ASunder by
Statewide Anti-Liquor
Law.
By JAMES HAY, Jr.

AUGUSTA, Ga, Dec. 20.-President-
elect Taft today attended service at
about the only church in Augusta which
was not engaged in scoring the city and
State officials for their failure TO en-
force the far-famed prohibition law Of
Georgia
He went to ST PauTs Episcopal
Church. the structure Of which is more
than 100 years old. Mr.. and Mrs. Taft
with their two sons. Robert and Charles,
were accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. Ian
don Thomas, at whose house they are
guests.
Mr.. Taft's first Sunday in Augusta
finds the town in what might be called
storm and stress, although the sun is
shining and the weather is like a day
in June.
The trouble is" said an old Georgia
gentleman to the President-eIect after
church, tine whisky has no place in
legislation. suh.'
Nevertheless, members OF the Evang.
eIical Union composed of the Baptist,
Methodist, Lutheran. and Presbyterian
ministers today preached sermons call
ing on the officials to enforce the law.
Mr. Taft seemed greatly interested IN
the law ana got iOl OF iuioEInallol
about it.
Evidence is had daily Of the necessity
for agitation for the laws enforcement.
Not only is il entirely easy 10 get a
drink, but there are items in the daily
press quite frequently reading about as
follows:
In the police court today, Bill Jones
was fined s. for being drunk and disOT-
derly."
Tomorrow Mr.. and Mrs. Taft will
move into their house the Terrett Cot
tage. adjoining the Bon Air Hotel. Mr..
Taft said this morning he expected TO
have no callers on political subjects
during Christmas week. Soon after that.
however, he will ask Senator Knox to
come to Augusta and discuss the Cab
Inat Srsnns-Ln-
The Washington times., 1908-12-20
Awakens Him Just IS the
Flames Are EnYelop-
ing Store.
WOMAN RESCUES
SLEEPING FAMILY
ATouses Man in Time for Him TO
Garry His Invalid Mother
TO the Street.

With a faithful dog the hero OF a
double rescue on the ground floor of
the burning building and a woman the
heroine Of another rescue on the hoor
above, three lives were almost miracuI-
oIsly saved as the flames devoured the
grocery establishment Of ". r. Cohen
AMI his nephew, At $40 NJ street north
west, early this morning
Their dog awakened the Cohens Just
in time 10 prevent their suffOcation.
Mrs Laura jenkins. hOusekeeper for
Mrs. Edith V Caruthers, an aged and
crippled woman of seventy-seven years
who occupied the dat above. saved the
life OF the latter and saw her borne to
a place OF safety across the street All
the persons escaped in their night
clothes
The COhens. who occupied a room IN
the rear OF their store. aRoke 10 feel
their dog. who had been locked IN the
store during the night, tugging al the
bedcIothes and barking franticsHy-
Dazed for a moment by the binding
smoke and heat. the elder Cohen did
not AZ first realize his danger The
he staggered 10 the door. followed BY
the bowling animal The door vas
locked and the key missing Without
hcsitating a second, COnen dove head
FIRST through the plate glass window
He fell upon the sidewalk bleeding from
cuts, but not dangerously hurt
Nephew Is Rescued
By this time the nephew, too, had
dragged himself 10 the ,r:-iow. Cohen
seized him and dragged him through
the hole The dos followed
A. con er-st,-- -af---a.r haT,-,- IN
klns svsoke iu the fat 70 find smoke
pouring through a fue Of the chimney
leading 10 the basement OcCupyinE
the fat was the Eged Mrs Caruthers,
her son, p J. Ca-uthers. and HIS two
little girls With thoughts first OF the
helpless woman. Mrs jenkins ran
screaming 10 her bedroom Her aHak-
eninE was followed by moments OF
hearrending ny steria as the house
keeper left her side 10 give the alarm 20
the other sleeping inmates
MI Caruthers, confronted with the
problem or rescuinE an aged mother
and his two HetIe girls. darted first 10
the bedroom Of the former and taking
the wailinS woman in his arms, made
his way down the narrow stairway 10
the street
IN lAAC AlclAALAllAC Lllt 1ANL-E May
aEed twelve, and Helen, aged fourtee-
slid down the porch banisters Just -
the flames began 10 greedily reach out.
Damage Near $500
Nfter the arrival Of the department
the flames we're soon put under control.
Thv Cohens estimate the damage 10
their stock At a little more than $50.
The damage to the building which is a
small two-story affair. will be about the
sar7e amount
II is thought the IRE started in The
basement, where several surplus cases
Of matches and other merchandise were
stored.
Mrs. Carlthers is now at the home OF
John Rabbit 3eSe VI street where she
was carried AFTER the rescue
The Washington times., 1908-12-20
CHARLES G.. RANDOLPH
THROWN FROM HORSE

Charles c. Randolph, manager OF the
Securities Corporation, was swept from
his horse by the low hanging limb Of
a tree in Rock Creek Park this morn
ing. and Is now in Garfield Hospital
unconscious, from deep scalp wound,
a fractured right arm and many bruises
about the head and shoulders His cor
dition is serious, but the surgeons pre-
dict his recovery.
Accompanied by a friend, Mr.. Ran
dolph left his home. 215 T street north
west. shortly after O'Clock this morn
ing for a ride in Rock Creek Park Rid
ing through the bride path that follows
the Pierce Mill road, the pair went as
far as the old mill, when they turned
TO the LETT. intending TO follow the path
that winds up the hillside on the west
side of Rock Creek.
Mr.. Randolph was in front About
a hunorcd yards beyond the intersection
OF several roads AT the old Pierce Nil
the bride path makes a sharp turn
The hCTces were galloping, and Mr.
The Washington times., 1908-12-20
WILLIAM, HARD UP,
SELLS HIS CASTLES
German Paper Says Hebrew
FinancierS Buy Five
for $5,OOO,OOO.

BERLIN, Dec. 2O.-Emperor VIII
liam has sold five Of his castles, the
VoIks Zeitung says today, TO a group
of Hebrew hnanciers, who paid So
600, 600 for the royal properties.
While not giving the names of the
castles disposed of, the Volks Zeitung
says the properties brought good
price. The purchasers, however, are
believed to have driven a good bar
gain. as the castles. If put in mart
would have brought out spirited bid
ding, being the former residences OF
the emperOrS-
The castles were sold In pursuance
of the Kaiser's recently expressed de
termination to retrench in all his per-
soraI expenses, as his income of S1O,-
OOO. Goa has proved inadequate to meet
his lavish expenditures, much OF
which is spent in patronizing the arts
and sciences.
The Washington times., 1908-12-20

Randolph wheeled his horse quickly 10
keep in the path.
The branches on ali Of the trees are
fow, and as he made the turn 2 big
limb. which he did not see until too
late caught him in the chest, throwing
him off the horse backwards. Striking
on his head. Mr- Randolph was render
ed unconscious.
4 bicycle policeman. vino was STA
toned near Pierce Mill. was notified
and hurry call was sent 10 the Sew
enth precinct station Policeman Nc
Dermott responded in the police ambu-
lance. ana the injured man was taken
10 Garfield Hospital
Mr. Randolph, VINO is forty-eizht
yelrs Uf axe. is an enthusiastic horse
man, and usually spends his SUNDAY
morning riding. This morning. how
ever, he was riding on one Of the paths
with which he was not familiar, and
1t was impossible for him to stop his
horse before the tree caught him
across the chest
The Washington times., 1908-12-20

teristic Of the scandalous campaign OF
malicious represe ntatiOn which has been
inaugurated by the Scripps McRae
newspapers in Ohio, which, under the
guise Of professed support OF Mr. Bur-
toms candidacy for the Senate have
attacked Charles Z. Taft as they at
tackled William II. Taft IN the recent
national campaign
EmatinE from such source the state
Tnents do not warrant reply. Mr.. Tart
has been In public life for over "A quar-
ter Of a century and his record Is famil-
lar TO the people OF Ohio and his home
city, who have many times attested
their approval and confidence at ne
polls There is no likelihood that this
opinion will be altered by reason OF
venomOus and anonymous attacks which
are limited entirely 10 Mr. ScrippS
newspapers
This is "a fight 10 secure for Ohio a
Republican member of the Inited
States Senat, who will aid and uphold
the Ohio President. who viii enter the
White House March 4 For this reason
the Democratic press is united against
Mr.. Taft.
JOSEPH GARRETSON,
Editor Times Star.
Senator Foraker arrived IN Colun1b bus
today and Immediately established
headquarters. Burton has also arrived.
and Taft IS expected early in the week.
when ne fight for Foraker's seat viii
begin IN earnest.
The Washington times., 1908-12-20
YOUNG KING OF PORTUGAL.
YOUNG KING OF PORTUGAL
Ministry of Young King Resigns Precipitatng Situa
ton Which, If Not Met Resoutey and Wisely,
Is Sure to Result in Revolution

LISBOlS, Dec - wa BadajOse)--
The threatened cabinet crisis came this
morning when Premier Ferreiera de
Amaral and the entire cabinet Withdrew
from Office, preripitatirE a most grave
situation on the boy king. Manuel
Immediately upon receiving the resig-
nation. King Manuel called his ad-
Visers into conference. Senior Castro
and Senor VIIheua seem 10 have the call.
though the probable return Of former
Premier Franco, wFo has been In exile
since the assassination 0g King Carlos
fl February, may corr plicate matters
The young monarch is today placed
in a position where he must demon
strate exceptional qualities Of strength
and wisdom, or Portugal in a few
days will be ablaze with strife Rev
olutionsry sentiment is raging. and
on the boy kings choice OF a new
cabinet IS depending the progress or
the SUPPRESSION OF revolt
The cabinet just resigned has failed
The Washington times., 1908-12-20
Starts AnaniaS Club With
Cochran as Charter
Member.
USES TIMES-STAR
TO DO THE ACT
Brother of President-Elect Shows
That He Can Use
Strong Terms.

TOLEDO, Ohio, Dec. 2O.-Like Presi-
dent Roosevelt, Charles =. Taft today
organized an Ananias club Of his own.
He makes NegIy d. Cochran, OF Toledo,
managing editor Of the Toledo News
Bee. his charter member and places the
News-Bee IN a class with the papers
denounced by President Roosevelt.
The occasion for the formation of
Tafts Ananias club was the special
dispatch from Nesly ID. Cochran, from
Columbus, to his paper yesterday which
referred to the Ohio senatorial contest
as a bottle Of bosses. Doodle. and pa
tronage against brains, patriotism, and
craftsmanship
In response 10 a telegram from the
Toledo Times. Charles z. Taft, candI-
date for the United States Senate, de-
nounces Cochran and the News-Bee
and other Scripps newspapers of Ohio.
The statement I'm full follows:
Cincinnati, Ohio. Dec. 1a.-Ediror
Times. Toledo, Ohio. Mr.. Taft directs
the following be sent YOU I'm reply 10
Your telegram The iTTeSOpsible charges
published in the ews Bee, are charac-
The Washington times., 1908-12-20
MISSING MAN BACK,
HAS WANDERED FAR
Ohio Editor StumbleS Into
Brothers Home After
Strange Absence.

NIASSILLON, Ohio. Dec 20 Dazed
and in a semi-consciOCs condition, Ed
ward SpidIe. editor o. the Strasburg
Record, who --.ysteriously disappeared
from his home December 10, and vho
since has been wandering aimIessly
through Texas, Oklahoma and other
Southwestern States, returned here
early This morning and went to the
home OF his brother. William Spidle.
where ne raped on the door and >feIl
unconscious. He is now ln a critical
condition.
While rational most Of the time. he
is suffering from a nervous breakdown
and can give only a meager description
of his actions since his disappearance
from home. According to his story, he
left In a fit OF temporary insanity.
The Washington times., 1908-12-20
ROBBED AND SLAIN,
BODY UNDER BRIDGE
Harrison Barley, Former
Banker, Is Victim of Muir
dering Thugs.

WHEELING, w. Va. Dec. 2o.-Harri-
son Barley. a prominent citizen Of cam
eron. is believed TO have been the vic
tim OF thugs at Glenn's Run late last
night His dead body was found in the
creek under a bridge north of Wheeling
early this morning, with his pockets
turned inside out.
There was nothing on him by which
Identification could be made, but he was
afterward identified by his son-in-law
at a morEue. He was formerly a bank
er, and had recently been az the head
Of an insurance company. He had bee',
at Martins Ferry, opposite Wheeling,
and was believed 10 have been on his
way to Wheeling when he was over
powered and his body thrown from the
bridge.
The Washington times., 1908-12-20

10 suppress the rebelliuus movement
and in fact, has not shown as much
anxiety to check il as might have
been expected
II Franco IS recalled 70 the head OF
the cabinet the most vigorous measures
can be assUerd. but his recall might
serve 10 ian the present flames and
prove disastrous before he could bring
his forces TO bear After the assassiuz-
tiOn Of his father. King Manuel ac-
ce1ted the resignation Of Premier
Franco IN an effort TO bring about peace
in Portugal
Meanwhile all negotiations Cor the
marriage Of the boy King have been
broken Of Those who have been try
irg 70 arrange an alliance between the
King and some desirable royal family
have met with fat refusal from those
under consideration, on the ground that
no royal family cares for an alliance
with Portugal under the existing condi-
tiOn OF unrest
The Washington times., 1908-12-20
ENGAGEMENT IS OFF,
MAN DOESN'T SUIT
Millionaire Papa Not I'M
pressed by Prospective
Son-in-LaW.

CLEVELAND. Ohio, Dec. 2O.-The en-
gagement OF Miss Helen Winton,
daughter Of the millionaire Cleveland
automobile manufacturer, 70 George
Ostram Reynolds. a prominent Pelham
Manor IN W society man, has been
called of, il was announced today.
winton. pere. makes the announce
ment. The family makes no eNplana-
tions.
Charles A. Mears, Winton's secre-
tary. says only this:
Mr. Reynolds does not appeal to Mr..
Winton as a possible sOn-in-law, that is
ALL
The Washington times., 1908-12-20
VERDICT DOUBTFUL
ON BRIDGE DISASTER
Jury Goes Over Evidence, But Is
Thought TO Be Hope
lesSly Divided.

HAGERSTOWN. Nd, Dec 20.-with-
out much hope OF reaching an agree
ment, the coroner's jury on the VIII
Transport Bridge accident gathered
again this afternoon. and is now en-
gagged in going all over the evidence
preparatory TO taking another ballot
The impression pervades this after
noon that the jury is hOpeleSsly divid-
ed. and that in the jury room there
will be repeated the fruitless bslloting
which continued all last evening
The evidence indicates that the crash
in which four were instantly killed and
FIVE injured, was due either to the
breaking of a crane used 10 handle the
steel girders or that the concrete pier
had not been given sufficient time to
-r.trIe
The Washington times., 1908-12-20
STEAMERS CONE IN
BATTERED BY GALES
Days Overdue, Canadian and
Cambria Limp Into
Port.

BOSTON. Dec 20-Her decks piled
high with ice and her sturdy frame bat
tered and buffeted by a week Of inces-
SAINT gales, the Leyland liner Canadian,
six days overdue from Liverpool. was
dOcked here late this forenoon. The
pier was crowded with anxious friends
and relatives, and cheer after cheer was
given as the huge ship came slowly into
the harbor-
Within an hour after her, the LeyIand
liner Cambria, which was four DAYS
overdue from the same port, was als1
docked.
Both captains had the same story 70
tell, constant battling with head winds
and terrific storms, that prevented the
ships from attempting anything but
their fight with the elements The Their
mometer WIS constantly at the zero
point during the gale. and the tons OF
water which were iashed across the
decks, froze. preventing the crew from
doing any deck work without endanger-
ing their lives.
The other overdue steamers are all
expected to dock this afternoon or to-
and they are believed 10 be making full
time for port.
Now eight days overdue. the German
freighter Belgravia, of the Hamburg
American line was this forenoon heard
from through Captain HiscOe, of Cam
an Captain HiscOe says that he
passed the Belgravia in a gaze. labor
ing heavily against head winds, and
short Of coal over four days ago.
Signals Passed.
Signals we.e passed between the two
steamers, anu Captain HiscOe learned
that the Belgravia was not only short
Of coal, but short of food. snd that the
crew and possibly the passengers would
be put next day on short-supply Iations
The Belgravia is loaded with thou
sands of dollars worth of Christmas
toys. for which the Boston market is
eagerly waiting.
Caught in a whirling storm off the
coast of Newfoundland three DAYS
CONTINUED on Second PaEeA
The Washington times., 1908-12-20
ARMED FARMERS
PREVENT ELECTION
SuburbaniteS of Hill Top, w
Va, Don't Want TO Be
Annexed.

HUNTINGTON. W. Va, Dec 30
Because they did not want to be ab,
soroed oy the town OF Hin Top. in Fay
cite county, forty farmers residents ~
the enviroas. marched into the town TO
day armed with Winchester rifles snt
took possession of the ballot boxes
thereby preventing the election.
Warrants have been issued. hut TIM,
far no arrests have been made.
The Washington times., 1908-12-20
DEATH THREATENS
MATHUES AND SON
Former State Treasurer Under
Prison Sentence for Grating
May Not Recover.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Dec. 20
While former State Treasurer VIII
liam L. Mathues, under sentence Of
two years in the penitentiary for
capitol grating, is lying at his home
in Media seriously i'll his youngest
son. Thomas J. Clayton Mathues,
eleven years old. is slowly dying from
an affection Of the heart.
Mr.. Mathues is in a critical eOndi-
ton from shock and nervous collapse,
in addition to pneumonia, and it is
thought he may die.