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The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24
Castro Supporter Jailed
Gunboats May Go South

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Dec. 23-Or-
ders have been received at the navy
yard to rush all work on the gunboats
Paducah and Marietta, which are un-
dergoing repairs here. Until last sum-
mer the two gunboats had been as
signed to duty in southern waters, and
1t is supposed that the orders to put
them into commission again as soon as
possible is given because OF the de-
velopments in Venezuela Under the
official orders the vessels were to have
had a general overhauling, and 1t was
expected that the work would not he
rnr,a,aiafad hefare. March
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24


Resolved That the Rdding chamber of every
possible praiseworthy fight being
Call and the shippers committee of California the
n
resolved the Reddng chamber believes
sufficiently
companies operate with profit California any
state in the union.
is resolved be in
and the have been loss that the
before the
decision
further resolved that the Rddg chamber of
believes the freight
would also tendency of
living tendency
and opposed the
onthe grounds. or nc others
REDDING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
J. JOHNSON, President.
D. N HONN Secretary
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24

that we can give this news to the whole
country through them.
Your meeting should be strong, rep
resentative, large and unified. as coun-
ter influences may be invoked to stam-
pede your meeting from the purpose for
which ii is called, namely, freight rates
and their creators, the railroads.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24
NEW PosTMAsTERs

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23-California
postmasters have been appointed as fol-
lows: Manteca. San Joaquin county.
lanes c. Virgins. vice l.. M. Larson
resigned; winchester, Riverside county
cyrus A. Marshall, vice H. c. Noble
resigned.
Pauline M. Dubost has been appointed
nostma ster at Adelaide, San Luis Obfsno
county. vice Sarah E. Redmond, re-
signed.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24
WHEELER SAYS
He WILL COME
HERE IN MARCH
Admits in Washington He Has
Accepted Management of the
Local Traffic Bureau
Expert VIII Remain in Com
merce and Labor Department
Till Term Ends
Local Business Men Go Ahead
With Plans to Fight Proposed
Freight Rate Increase
LSpeoisI Dispatch 70 The Call


WASHINGTON. Dec. 23.-willam r.
Wheeler. assistant secretary of com
merce and labor, confirmed tonight the
report that he had accepted the posi-
ton OF manager Of the traffic bureau of
the San Francisco merchants exchange.
The position was rendered me by A.
l. Scott, president of the Pacific hard
ware and steel company said Wheeler.
MI. Scott was here recently. represent
ing the committee in charge Of the
matter ] confess am pleased with
the prospect of returning to the coast
and engaging in work that is congenial
70 me, although my post here has been
very pleasant. I expect TO serve here to
the end OF this administration and viii
take up my new duties some time in
March"
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24
LEAP YEAR MAIDENS
ARE READY AND WILLING
Alameda Bachelors Receive Pro-
posaIs From Women of
Detroit

ALAMEDA, Dec. 23.-The Rinkleowt
klub, an organization of we'll known
bachelors. with a house at 2500 Central
avenue, has received number of let
ters purporting to come from mem
bers of an old maids club in Detroit
in which the writers take advantage of
the leap year privilege accorded un-
married women and announce that they
are willing and ready to come to Ala
media and do their share in making
benedicts out of the bachelors of the
Rinkleowt clue.
Among the Rinkleowts who have re-
ceived proposals of marriage from the
Detroit maids are Captain Rushton
Mcconnell. Ira w. Kibby, G. J. Mulhol-
land. Emil Pullman. James kellenber-
ger and Claude Herbert.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24
WILL LESSEN RISKS

While underwriters are reluctant to
discuss their present problems it is re-
ported that they contemplate a decided
lessening of risks along Van Ness ave-
nue. and general reduction of policies.
To offset this contemplated move the
businessmen of the avenue will meet
soon and organize to fight that serious
proposition. A reduction of their
power to insure is considered a grave
menace to the interests of the business
men in that district.
Rosenthafs have been given notice
by several insurance companies that
in five days their policies will be can
celed These are smaller policies. A
manager of one of the companies serv-
ing such notice said yesterday: 1T
has been the policy of many of the
more conservative insurance companies
during the last year to reduce their
liabilities in Van Ness avenue. In de-
Gliding to cancel the Rosenthal policy 1t
must be understood that we mean no
reflection on the integrity of that firm.
That is evident by the fact that we
have not withdrawn nor reduced the
policies we hold on other stores owned
by the Rosenthal company"
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24
castro's Plans Indefinite

BERLIN. Dec. 20.-Castro has made
no plans for the future, according to
the statement of member of his
suite. 1t was reported however that
he intends to reside for Z. time in
Egypt, as the climate is suitable for
him, but nothing has been decided
upon. Castro will remain for some
time in DR. Israers hospital
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24
oNoPoLIzEs OIL TRADE
EvADED SERVICE

The states custer suit against the
Standard. Republic and Waters Pierce
companies was instituted almost four
Years ago. The evidence was taken
in ST. Louis and in New York. where
H II. Rogers, principal witness, was
compelled to testify before q special
committee. At the same time John D.
Rockefeller was compelled tc remain
in New Jersey to avoid Hadley's sub
pena servers, it being Hadleys wish
TO place the aged oil king on the wit
ness stand.
The evidence has been before the
state supreme court for year. Owing
to it's Importance. it was considered
by the entire court All seven Judges
concur in the opinion. which was writ
ten by Judge Woodson
That the decision as to the Waters
Pierce company represents q compro-
mise is shown by separate concurring
opinions filed by Judges Lamm and
Graves, Judge Lamm holding that the
Waters Pierce company should be
fined s1,00o,0o0 instead of $50. 600.
Judge Graves opinion is that the
Waters Pierce company should not be
deprived of its corporate franchise.
He takes this ground to protect the
minority share holders.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24
RESUME RELATIONS
WITH VENEZUELA
United States Again on Friendly
Terms With Country For
merly Ruled by Castro

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2s.-After eight
friendly relations with Venezuela and
William I. Buchanan has left on the
cruiser North Carolina to visit that
country, look into the situation and
make report to the state department.
This will decide whether the United
States will accord formal recognition
to the government
1t has not yet been fully established
that the Gomez government will re-
tain its power without trouble for
there are many adherents of President
Castro in the country. The possibility
that disorder may arise is indicated in
a request for an American warship at
La Guiara, to which this government
has promptly responded
The general opinion is that the new
order of things will open the way for
the pacific settlement of Venezuela s
disagreements with this country, Hol-
land and France
The refusal in March last by the
Castro administration to consider sep
arately the issues with the United
States made it plain that diplomacy
could accomplish nothing further to-
ward their settlement. The five claims
which form the basis of the last ne
gotiations were those of A. F. Jurett,
who was expelled from the country;
the New York and Bermuda asphalt
company and the United States and
Venezuelan company, the Orinoco cor
poration and the Orinoco asphalt COM
pany, the amounts involved running
into millions of dollars.
Revoke Obnoxious Decree
THE HAGUE. Dec 23.-The revoca-
tion of the transshipment decree of
May IA by the Venezuelan government
was announced today by Foreign Min
lister Van Swinderen. 1t was this de-
cree that made most of the trouble be-
tween Venezuela and the Netherlands
Under it's terms the transshipment of
goods a Willemstad destined for Vene-
zuela was prohibited. This worked
much injury to the commerce of the
Dutch island. The foreign minister said
also that the Dutch naval operations
along the Venezuelan coast had been
suspended at the request of acting
President Gomez.
The foreign minister said: Follow
ing the discovery of a plot against the
life of the vice president of Venezuela
Juan Vicente Gomez, q new ministry
was formed and some of the supporters
Of President Castro were imprisoned.
ON December 81 acting President
Gomez, as an evidence of friendliness
and pending later negotiations by duly
appointed delegates, ordered a stay of
execution of the decree of May IA, and
expressed the hope that the Neither
lands similarly would suspend the naval
demonstration in Venezuelan waters.
Pending the establishment of a
Venezuelan consulate at Curacao, the
German consul there has been author
lied to grant shipping clearances."
Castro Supporter Jailed
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23-A late charge
daffaires of Venezuela at Washington.
whose name is not' given in the depart
ment advices, is among those impris-
oned at Caracas as the result of a plot
to assinate Vice President Gomez
Information to this effect reached the
state department today by way of Will
lemstad. In addition, the governor
presumably of Caracas) and several
members of the cabinet. the dispatch
saws likewise are in prison
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24

All our dolls-several thousand left
over from our wholesale stock--will be
closed out at retail. If you want a
doll for your little girls don't miss
this opportunity. Sanborn, Veil G. Co.,
Mission street between Third and
Fourth.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24
.Redding Chamber of Commerce
Opposes Freight Rate Increase
CHE Redding chamber OF

he ReQQing CndmOer OF
commerce, being formed
and existing for the
benefit of the people of
Shasta and sister counties as
whole, and being alive to the in
terests of their citizens, indorse
the action OF the San Francisco
Daily Call and shippers commit
tee of California in the fight
against the arbitrary increase on
freight in this state. proposed by
the railroad companies operating
in California. and at the meeting
of this organization held Tuesday
night, December p, in the city
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24
R0S[NTHAL TO
HAVE FIRE PLOT
INVESTIGATED
Head of Firm Returns From the
East and Declares Matter Will
Be Thoroughly Sifted
Asserts Books of Firm Open to
Investigation and Fullest
Inquiry Is Welcomed
Insurance Companies May Re-
duce Fire Risks in Van
Ness Avenue

Isaac l.. Rosenthal, president of Ro-
senthals shoe company. returned from
the east Tuesday evening and yester-
day began an investigation into the
mysterious attempt to burn the Rosen-
thai store at Van Ness avenue and
Geary street. In discussing the at
tempted arson last evening he said:
I'VE are going to use every endeavor
to learn who tried to destroy our Van
Ness avenue store We welcome any
investigation that can be made and
will be pleased at any time to give
the authorities any information that
may assist them in solving the mystery.
We stand ready to show our books to
the police and insurance people when
ever requested to do So
WELCOME INVESTIGATION
The firm wrote a letter yesterday
to the insurance companies holding
policies on their. stock and building
asking permission to appear before
them and answer any questions in re-
gard to their business. financial stand
ing or any other issue that might be
involved.
In their search to trace the kerosene
cans found in the fire trap in the shoe
store the police discovered yesterday
several places where the cans might
have been secured. At one of these
stores were found candles similar to
the one found lighted in the pile of
oil saturated rubbish in the Rosenthal
cloak room early last Sunday morning.
The attempt to burn RosenthaPs shoe
store has had an effect on the insur-
ance situation in Van Ness avenue The
insurance managers had a meeting in
executive committee yesterday morn
ing and another meeting will be held
today.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24

The steepest railroad in the world is
the Mendal. in the Tyrol, which has a
gradient of 81 feet in the 100.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24
Los Angeles Considers
PetaIuma Sets Date

PETALUMA, Dec. 23.-Acting upon
the suggestion of the traffic bureau of
the merchants exchange of San Fran
cisco, the merchants association of
Petaluma will hold a mass meeting De-
cember 80 to protest against the pro-
posed advance in transcontinental
freight rates
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-08-14
MdFrgG0e Licenses.
Zeal Esfote Transfers.

Emma A Baker TO Martin Knoll and
W; pit lot rs blk p Decatur 81.
Frank Knapp and W to Wilfred Oke-
son; about Zane "a NV sec u and
80 $ g fir 4 sw sec Hartford
s26l5.
Thos NJ Warner and W, Jno w Sim
mons and to Christ A Christensen;
lots 8, 10 Harrison's adm to South Haven
1925.
John Hughson and W to Lawrence NJ
Buckner; S 49, 8 W FIR 4 sec Alme.
ma 81.
Ada B Crouch to Whitfield Ackley; W
Is se sec 10 Columbia 81.
Whitfield Ackley to Geo III Crouch
and W; same as last above 81.
Annie Reinhart to Henry Sill; "A
d sec IL Covert 800.
Humphrey Cain to Marie Andrews; lot
blk ID III & Go adm South Haven
$1,000.
Thos Conklin and to Ellis Ken
nedy; Il sw d sec Is and u Sc a
sec Is Bangor $3.50.
Alice Miller to Fred Balow and W; n II
lots Is, Is blk "a So Haven $3.50.
Eveline Newcomb to VIM Gilbert and
w;sw sc sec Geneva 81.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-08-14
Probate Court.

Estate of ohm Burnett, deceased. Es-
tate closed to creditors
Estate of Julia A Conklng, deceased.
Order entered appointing Guy Conklin,
Decatur, administrators.
Estate of Edison A Root, decease d.
Testimony on determination of legal
heirs taken and order entered.
Estate OF Benz Perry, deceased. Same
as last above
Matter of Ellis Wheeler, alleged in
same Order dismissing petition.
Matter of Riley \ Doolittle, alleged
insane Same as last above.
Estate of Horace w Nelson, deceased.
Final account of administrator allowed
Claim of DIR. Six allowed
Estate of Amy Suydam, deceased
Order entered admitting will 20 probate
Estate OF Nathan w Drake, deceased.
Final account of executrix filed. Hearing
Sept. 8.
Estate of Wm Baxter, deceased. Final
account Of administrators filed. Hearing
Sept 8,
Estate OF VIM Ii Cross, deceased. Pc
tition by widow for assignment of dover
filed. Hearing Sept g.
Estate OF Geo IL Prentice, deceased
Petition by widow for allowances filed
Order entered.
Estate of Enos Stevens, deceased. Pc
tition by administrator for license to
sell real estate fled Hearing Sept g.
Estate Of VIM Fl Robertson, deceased
Petition for probate of will fled Hear
ing Sept. 8.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-08-14

Robert A Cuchman and W to Isabelle
Filley; 4 lots /, blk 80 Paw Paw
1915.
FP Grimes and W to Cora Abrams ::
pcls blk 60 Paw Paw $500.
Henry Rippey and W to M den Bleyker;
SEX a sec 2 Columbia 1895.
FIR School Dist No Paw Paw & Ant
werp twps to vii of Paw Paw; pei in vii
on river $500.
Chas Riedel and W to vii of Paw Paw;
fiowaPe deed to "a 4 a W fr Il sec 6
Antwerp $500.
Henry Brakeman and to John G.
Stafford; sw sec & n e d n W
"a sec IL Keller $4,000.
Chas Cook to Peter II Gilman % sec
4 Lawrence $3.50.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-08-14
The Best Pills Ever Sold.

After doctoring 10 years for chronic
indigestion and spending over two hun
dred dollars, nothing has done me as
much good as DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
l consider them the best Pills ever sold"
writes B. +. Ayscue. of Ingleside, N. @.
Sold under guarantee at A. G. Martins
drug store. 25c. M
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-08-14
PICKED Up ABOUT
THE COURT HOUSE
Business of Official Nature
Transacted by Van Buren,
County Officials.
LIST OF MARRIAGE LICENSES
Many Real Estate Transfers and
Many Probate Matters
Disposed Of.
Nav SHIiS.

Hartley A Welcher VS. Morgan Averil.
Appeal.
VIM j. Barnard VS. Southern Michi-
gan Fruit association. Appeal
Andrew ID. Benway IS. S. G. Reynolds.
Replevin.
Julia e. Irwin VS.. Geo w. Mailt ct al.
Bill to quiet title.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-08-14

Dyspepsia is Americas curse. Bur
dock Blood Bitters conquers dyspepsia
every time. 1t drives out impurities,
tones the stomach, restores perfect di-
gestion, normal weight and good health
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-29

vey Of the sICUau0n, -.---,--.--
interesting statements for the benefit
of those interested in the schools once
matters of importance are relagated
into their natural working order
Superintendent Cook, who is directing
the work of organization for the year
said YESTERDAY.
Il think that it is the duty of every
school man to assist in the task of i'm
pressing upon the public the fact that
Pensacola has a great deal better
school system that she is generally
conceded to have, and that. in many
instances il is unnecessary for parents
TO send their young people away to
outside institutions, especially when
they nave not finished the local course.
and probably could not stand examina-
ton for admittance TO the higher
grades of the Pensacola schools
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-29
HAS 4 NOVEL
EXPERIENCE
Captain McAHee of the Sal
walton Army, Renarries
a Disagreeing Local
Couple.

Captain McAffee, of the local branch
of the Salvation Army has been hav-
ing all kinds Of experience in his par
ticUlar line of work in Pensacola late
u. the very latest and probably the
most novel being tne fact that he has
just remarked" a dissenting couuIs-
who. for some time past had found the
joke q trife too heavy
10 bear, and who had about decided to
call the entire matter an unfortunate
dealing OF fate. until the Intervention
of the popular Salvation Army man.
After having worked at tle case for
some time, Captain NcAfee finally be
came privileged TO hear the simDIe
VOWS Of the couple again. and il is
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-29
SCHOOLS To
OPEN THURSDAY
Local Educators Busy In the
Work of Systematizing
Work For the Com
ing Year.

Next Thursday viii be the first of
October
And next Thursday will be the date
toward which younger Pensacola has
been looking forward during the re-
cent vacation period with varying de
grees of enthusiasm.
All during the past week. Superin-
tend6nt Cook. and Prof. Cawthon. as
sisted by the remainder of the able
corps of local padagOgues lave been
busy Systematizing matters IN hand in
anticipation of beginning one of the
most promising school Years in the
most systematic and CStentatious ma l.
neT possible To Prof. Cawthon has
fallen the task of classifying such stu
dents as are not already properly
classified, this part of the work in fact.
being now about completed. 4 meet
ing OF the board of education will
take place this morning in the office
Of County SUpJ. y. B. Cook. at which
matters Of much Importance will be
discussed and the year I90S-09. actual
y commenced upon a solid working
oasis An important teachers meeting
IS scheduled 10 take place tomorrow
AT school No l. at > p n IL being the
purpose OF leading local educators TO
meet and confer u3On matters pertain
ing 10 the best interests OF the coming
school year
Much Work in View.
with the Inauguration of the new
school year there are many important
plans 10 receive attention all of which
viii develop in due time Prof. Cav
'hon- who IS now in Pensacola edud-
uohal circles Is taxing a complete slr-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-29
TERSELY TOLD.


T. H. LaEnon of the firm of T. H.
slrnon {, &C., has returned from a
business trip to New York and other
points.
Frank sill and ~ G. Weaver are
among the Brewton representatives in
town this week.
A. P. Hardee of Milton, is at the
Southern hotel.
J. L. Fletcher of Andalusia. Ala, ar
rived in the city YESTERDAY
Hon. Jno. NeeI. of WestviIle is
spending few days in the city on
business
Leroy Smith of Birmingham, has
been spending a day or two at the
Merchants hotel.
+. F. Laucn and o. II. Johnston are
among the recent arrivals from Mont
Somery.
E, F. Johnson arrived from Milton
on business yesterday. and is regis
tered at the Merchants hotel.
j. A. Smith. a we'll known FIomaton
man, is in the city today.
J. NJ. c. Mann came over from Mil
ton yesterday, being the guest of rel
ativeS at the Southern hotel during
the day.
Ensign r Boucher and wife. of No
bile. spent the day with Captain and
Mrs. McAfee of the local Salvation
Army yesterday.
INC maximum temperature at Pen
sacola yesterday was "a degrees at =
.. m, while the minimum was 40 de-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-29
Best the WorIo Affords.

TT gives NE Unbounded pleasure to
recommend Bucklen's Arnica SaIve.~
says J. w Jenkins. of Chapel Hill. y.
G II am convinced it's the best salve
the world affords It cured a feIon on
my thumb, and it never fails to heal
every sore, burn or wound TO which it
is applied. Csc at all drug stores.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-29
LET
FOR CURLING
Board of Works Receives
Bids For Curbing in the
Front OF the School.

At a special meeting of the Board
OF Works. held Al noon yesterday the
contract for about $50 liaaaI feet of
concrete cUrbing and cutter was
awarded to J. 4. HOuSeman. his bid
being 20 cent per lineaI foot. J. z.
Leadley was the only Otler bidder for
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-29

. he rEork.- his bid being So cents.
placed in front of scno6tit 5juriS--1 10 be
/. where the school is to have new
concrete walk constructed
All of the bids for the construction
of a sidewalk around the police sta
ton. and also walls around the build
ing were rejected and new bids call
ed for
proved.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-29

15C Socks for Sc, 25c socks
for lSC, at the Standard
Clothing Co. Fire Sale.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-29
BLUE RIBBON VANILLA

Double the strength of other brands
goes twice as far and thus is a great
money saver, and the flavor is perfec-
ton.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-29
u. S. Mail Launch
RUTH

SCHEDULE.
Pensacola, Mary Esther and Doggy Mail
Line
James Jerauld, Capt.
Leaves landing Monday. Wednesday and
FRIDAY at 1880 a m. making regular stops
al harris. Nary Esther, Camp Walton.
DeStin and Boggy
Returning. leaves Boggy Tuesday,
THURSDAY and Saturday at :0G a. m. ar
irving Pensacola 1: so D. m
passenger and freight service
For rates apply to d NJ wRherfl
Contractor and Manager Landing us
South Palaf0N- Phone $50.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-29

The Fire Sale is still on.
Come in and get your winter
supply. Standard Clothing
Co.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-29
CAUGHT COLD
LAST NIGHT
Cold Wave Found Many
People Unprepared For
It's Results.

Many people caught cold yesterday
afternoon and last night as a result
of the cold wave which struck Pen
sacola- They can all get relief by
using Jacks Laxative Cold and Grip
Tablets. % cents at Hooton's Phar-
macy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-29
EDUCATIONAL.

needless to say that he is giving his
personal attention TO the expected
future success of his first real OK
perience in the work Of Untangling tae
meshes of the real thing in marital
woe
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-29
- q - CURES
- - - SKIN DISEASES

Whe1 the blood and healthy the SKIN will
no
ce3 10 a any skin trouble the bd must be purified Ct the
tia
SKIN INSTEAD OF ted and diseased nOshed healthy,
diseases
any medical advice The SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-29
STEAMER
MONARCH'S

SCHEDULE
Daily Except Sunday.
Leave City for Navy Yard and Pavilion
s,l5 m.
Leave Pavilion for Navy Yard and CITY
use D. m, except on Saturdays when
she leaves at 11:45 m
Sunday.
Leave City for Pavilion 1910 a. m. $40
2. n and Z q. m.
Leave Pavilion for CITY / d m q N,
and ,. N.
Leave City for Pavilion s:15 a m. $40
p m, ?. m. and 7:45 p m
10>e0 p. m.
FARE-RoUND TRIP, Is CENTS.