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The San Francisco call., 1908-05-13
ARMOUR TO GET NEVADA
MEAT COMPANY OF RENO
Big Packing House to Be Built
and Refrigerator Line
Established
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO TUE CALL

RENO. New, May 12.-That Armour
Co., meat packers of Chicago. are
about to take over the affairs of the
Nevada meat company of Reno, and
that the papers have already been sent
to Chicago for approval. is the rumor
here today. which is strengthened by
many facts.
The deal is a consolidation, the Me-
vada men holding a share of stock and
the new company being required to ex-
tend their business to much greater
proportions. A line of refrigerator cars
Will be run between Reno and San
Francisco. and a huge packing house
will be erected here.
Vice President Connors of the Ar
mour company, and Manager Wilson of
the Chicago house, have been in Reno
the past week looking over the ground
and the property. Forty thousand dol
lars worth OF land for the new packing
house has been tied up in options by
the agreement Armour & Co. will put
in between 100000 and $1,000, 900.
AS far as the Nevada men are con-
cerned the deal Is closed and they are
awaiting the approval of the Chicago
officers Of the big packing company.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-13
OAHU GUARD TO PROTECT
FORTS FROM LAND SIDE
Major Ham Tells Honolulu That
Island Troops May Be
Needed
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF

SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE CALL
HONOLULU. May 5.-Major w w.
Haan. coast artillery. U. S. A., in an
address before the Honolulu chamber
of commerce Friday intimated that the
war department will look TO the island
Of Oahu to raise a large number OF the
troops necessary for the manning of
the big guns being installed for coast
defense and for the fortifcations being
planned for the protection in the rear
of these batteries.
He stated that the regular army
would supply possibly 500 men and the
necessary experts for the guns and that
Oahu would have to raise section of
the national guard, at least 500 strong
70 assist in the handling OF the big
guns and other troops to protect them
from land attacks. The help of the
militia will be necessary in the event
Of war. he declared, because the regular
army was so small that enough troops
could not be sent here for all the
work that would devolve upon Oahu
for the defense of Pearl harbor and the
city OF Honolulu.
Major Haan has spent the past few
weeks on this island. serving under a
special order from the secretary of war
10 investigate conditions and report
with his recommendations on the steps
necessary to be taken to prevent a
landing party crossing the island and
attacking the coast batteries
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-13
FIND BLOODY GARMENT
NEAR SCENE OF MURDER
Soldiers Coat Is Thought to Be
Disguise Worn by the
Assassin
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALI

MONTEREY. May IA soldiers
blouse covered with blood was un-
earthed today near the scene Of the
murder OF William Boyd last Friday
evening. 1t is supposed to be the gar
ment worn by the murderer. who. 1t is
supposed. disguised himself as q SOL
der The blouse was formerly the
property OF Private L. F. Roberts OF
company L. Twentieth infantry. sta
toned at the Preside In this city, and
his name was on the inside OF the
garment. Roberts deserted from the
Preside on April 8. Just exactly one
month from the night OF the murder
How the murderer became possessed
OF his garment is a mystery, although
the deserving soldier probably sold il or
gave 1t away. A number Of holdups in
this city have been committed by uni
formed men and ii is now believed that
the footpads have been using the army
uniform as a disguise.
Charles Fadden was stopped near the
Del Monte bathhouse this afternoon by
John w. Friese, who claimed to be de-
tecttve. and later Friese was arrested
on suspicion OF knowing something
about the crime committed in this city.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-13
ROBBERS IN EXPRESS
CAR STEAL $4,000
Dressed as Brakemen, They
0yerpower Messenger and
Loot Safe

SEATTLE. Wash. May 12.-E ]. Per-
rine, Great Northern express messenger
on the train which left Seattle at $40
this morning for Vancouver, B c.. was
beaten over the head with his own gun
and tied hand and foot by two men in
brakemen's uniforms who entered the
car just as 1t was leaving Seattle and
who, after overpowering the express
messenger. looted the strong box of a
sum OF money estimated at from 81 900
to $4,000. The robbers escaped.
Perrine was not discovered until the
train was some two miles out OF Bal
lard. Brakeman Latham entered the
car and found the messenger bound
and with towel wrapped around his
head. He notified the conductor and
the train was backed to Ballard, where
Assistant Division superintendent y. c.
Chapman was notified. The brakeman's
cap worn by one OF the robbers was
found in the car. The name of Ander-
son is written in ink in the inside.
William D. Smart and Elmer Boyd
two Iptsrbay residents, saw the robbers
jump from the moving train and,
aroused by their suspicious actions,
watched the two climb the hill and
board Kinnear Park street car bound
for Seattle. Smart and Boyd then
walked TO the point where the robbers
iomped from the train and in a clump
of bushes found a grip containing 5000
in niclSels.
Boyd says the taller of the two men
was dressed in double breasted suit
of blue cloth. He wore a dark slouch
hat when he jumped from the train.
1t Is now certain that the train rob
hAr pO ~
was at first thought. 1t is aeknowl-
edged that $4,000 was taken. besides a
package belonging to the Great North
ern which may contain $4,000 or more.
d. s. Elliott. general manager of the
Great Northern express company has
offered q reward of $4,000 for the arrest
and conviction of the robbers.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-13
VIOLENT ASSAULTS
STIR UP PORTLAND
One Pawn Brokers' Skull Is
Fractured and Another Is
Left Unconscious

PORTLAND, May 1.-TWO murder
Gus assaults on pawn brokers within
the last II hours have spread con-
sternation throughout the CITY. In
both cases the would be murderer es-
capped
Gas pipe thugs are operating here,
and the police are exerting every eff
fort to arrest the criminals.
One man was arrested last night.
but 1t has developed that the crimes
cannot be fastened upon him.
Max Hermann. 267 Couch street, was
beaten over the head late last night
with a gas pipe and left for dead.
His pawnshop was robbed.
When found he was unconscious. hav-
ing been terribly beaten about the
head. He is still unable to give a de-
scription Of his assailants.
In broad daylight, at IL o'clock to-
day, H. Neuman, second hand dealer,
IL Second street near Couch. was bru-
tally beaten on the head with a gas
pipe. His skull is fractured and there
is said to be no chance for his re-
covery. His assailant or assailants left
his store without robbing 1t.
Following closely on the murder of
Nathan Wolff, a pawnshop owner. last
week, the two latest crimes of the
same character have terrified the peo-
pie of the city, and the police be-
Heve there is drug fend with a man
iacal vengeance against pawnshop
owners abroad in the city.
The goods in the two stores were not
disturbed to any extent, and this fact
mystifies the authorities, who are un-
able to ascribe any other motive to
the fendish attacks except robbery. un-
less there Is a cunning maniac who is
responsible for the fiendish attacks of
the last few days.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-13
CALIFORNIA HAS
1888 FORESTERS
Five Hundred Delegates Attend
Opening of Annual Con-
yention at Napa

NAPA, May 1.-THE grand court of
the Foresters of America commenced
its sessions in the Napa opera house
this morning. with 500 delegates in at
tendance from the various courts Of
the state.
Grand Chief Ranger H. s. Simon OF
San Francisco presided. with Grand
keys of the city were presented by act
ing Mayor A. ]. Kahn and a welcome
given by Judge H. c. Gesford. A re-
sponse was made for the grand court
by Ed l. Wolfe, The following commit
tees on the work of the grand court
Were announced:
Credentials and returns--A. Wilson of
Sacramento. Joseph Nyland of San
Francisco. E. w. Perkins of lone.
Lawsr-J. Samuels, II. A. Gabriel and
George w. Jones of Fresno
Appeals and grieyances--C. A. Root
OF San Francisco, Fred Copley of River
side, o. w, Davis of Eureka.
State OF the order--E. 1. Wolfe of San
Francisco, Lon Bond of Chico, J, C.
Staff1er of Santa Cruz.
Finance and taxation--Julius Colman
of San Francisco, B. A. Taylor of Los
Angeles, John Toppiano of San Fran
cisco.
At this afternoons session the annual
report of Grand Chief Ranger Simon
was read. He said that in spite of the
recent financial crisis the Foresters
have now about the same membership
as year ago. 1t is necessary. he said,
to keep state organizer in the field.
and he declared that A. S. Alexander of
San Francisco has performed excellent
services along that line during the last
year. He said that a per capita tax
should be levied for the coming year. as
the courts are In good condition and
able to pay it.
Grand Secretary Cordy reported 1e3
senior and four junior courts now in
this state. with total membership Of
1873
The convention decided to levy a per
capita tax and to continue the Office of
state organizer.
lively discussion arose as to
whether the American Forester Review.
the official paper for california, should
receive 5000 per year as a subsidy. as
at present, and this will be decided on
at Wednesdays session.
Reports OF boards of relief of San
francisco, Los Angeles and Sacramento
showed excellent work done. An
nouncement was made that Supreme
Grand Chief Ranger John J. O'Grady of
New York Will visit San Francisco and
Los Angeles next}August
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-13
Aufoisf Would Break
Nelson's Record
w. ~. Webber Starts for South
in Attcmpt to Reduce Time
to Los Angeles
BY K. K. PHommedieu

The call OF the motor" or speed
mania, seems to be strong in the blood
Of the dealers both north and south
for the Cartercar. left. this city. at
o'clock this morning in an attempt to
break the San Francisco-Los Angeles
record established by Fernando Nelson
in his White steamer.
Sidney NJ. Phillips, one Of the most
enthusiastic automobilists of Sacra-
mento. has purchased another model
M Oldsmobile, and Will leave for
home Sunday morning In his new car
Phillips believes he can make the trip
by way of Stockton in eight hours, al
though he has number OF friends
with him and lot of luggage.
William v. Dinsmore and family of
San Jose have returned to their home
after visit to this city in their
Thomas Forty. Welby Dinsmore acts
as his fathers chauffeur and, although
but 16. has driven the car for 5000
miles without mishap or adjustment.
d. E. Whitman, who handles the
Rambler in this city. reports the sale
bier to G. M. Rosenthal OF this city.
C. S. Howard, local agent for the
Buick and head of the Howard auto
mobile company, reports the shipment
of a four cylinder Buick roadster to
A. L. Sahlhach of Stockton, and also
one of the same model to n. II. Hunt of
San Jose. The company shipped two
cylinder runabout to Waterman Broth
ers of Fresno yesterday.
A. P. Gianinni and family left Sunday
on an extended tour through the
southern part OF the state in their
Packard car.
Cuyler Lee reports the sale of a Cad
lilac 10 horsepower one cylinder run
about to G. P. Nourse of Rawhide,
New, and one of the same model to an
Oakland lumber firm.
Norman Debaux. manager of the Au-
burn motorcar company. left yesterday
for Fresno. where he will deliver three
Auburn touring cars.
S, G. Chapman of the Consolidated
motorear company reports the arrival
of a carload of six Franklin cars. Of
the six received three were delivered
yesterday TO Charles H. Jameson of
Berkeley. John A. Bunting of this city
and one to a party in San Jose. The
company also reports the sale of a
Royal limousine to D. E. Skinner, a
capitalist of Berkeley, and a Pope
Hartford touring car to Leon Sioss OF
this city.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-13
Al Kaufman Is Awarded the Decision Over
Joe Grim at The End of The Sixth Round

Kaufman and the crowd roared with
glee when he called him big dub. >
with his head over AIS shoulder in the
third. Grim offered to bet spectator
$500 that he would be on his feet at
the close.
Referee Eddie Smith went through
the formality Of proclaiming Kaufman
the winner on points.
A savage fight between Joe McGurn
and Ed Krusa terminated in the third
round when McGurn was unable to re-
gain his feet, having been fought TO
the mat. Both men were sent TO the
floor several times and Krusa's superior
strength saved him in the first.
Kid Burns knocked out Eddie Dunn
in two rounds, Frank Fish got de-
cision over Jack Evans in four rounds,
and Young Turner Knocked out Joe
Lacey in the second round of lively
ring warmer.
Tommy Mccarthy got the decision on
points over Tony Earle in six round
number.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-13
PAGE
Hughes Race Track
Fight Doubtful
SPECIAL DIspArcu TO THE CALL

ALBANY, N Y, May 12.-As viewed
in Albany, the program or the extra
session will be IN no way anected oy
the election OF wallace, pledged 70 vote
for the governors anti-racing oilIS.
1t now appears evident TO the repub-
lican leaders that in order to win his
fight against the race tracks Governor
Hughes will have to gain at least ons
vote from the combination of IL demo-
cratic and 8 republican senator's VINO
defeated his measures at the regular
session.
To experienced observers this pros
pect is made certain chiefly 10Y the
serious Illness of Senator Foelger and
the possibility that two republicans
who supported the governors policy ar
the regular session under political
duress will desert his cause at this
session. The names of these two sen
ators are being quietly whispered
around Albany.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-13
MAN FOUND SLAIN
NEAR FAIR OAKS
Driver of County Water Wagon
Discovers Body on Perry
Eyre Country Estate J

FAIR OAKS. May 12-An apparent
climax Of the carnival OF law break
ing from which the peninsula has suf-
fered in the past six weeks was re-
vealed this morning when John Prem
dergast discovered the remains Of a
man who had been murdered on the
grounds of the Perry Eyre country es-
tate, Prendergast Is employed as the
driver Of water wagon by the county.
AS he drove by the Eyre place he no
ticed the body of a man lying near
the Eyre fence. A hasty glance showed
that terrific struggle had taken place.
Prerdergast notified the officials OF
Redwood City and the full sheriff's
force was shortly on the spot. The
body was removed by Richard Pidgeon
20 the undertaking establishment OF
James Grove at the county seat. where
a corOneF's jury viewed the remains
this afternoon, the inquest being post
poned until a later date, pending
further investigation by the police.
Knife wounds in the chest and aodo-
men and deep slash across the neck
caused the death OF the man. who was
stabbed many times, the crime being
the most revolving and brutal on the
peninsula since the Durham murders
The victim was workingman.
being dressed in overals and rough
clothes. and was evidently an Italian
1t is thought that he may have been
employed on the Dumbarton cutoff,
which passes just south OF the Fair
Oaks station. The man was about hve
feet eight inches tall and weighed 175
POUNDS.
There is no clew to the identity OF
the murderer or the victim. a blood
stained pocket knife Of three blades.
covered with blood. and a cigar stump
being all that was found near tho
body.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-13

OAKLAND, May 12.--Al kaufman not
only failed to knock out Iron Man"
Joe Grim in six rounds at the Reliance
club tonight. but he made so slight an
impression that the Philadelphia cham
pion turned a clumsy handspring when
the nnal gong struck. He made speeches
at the start and conclusion of the bout.
saying he would bet $500 that Kauf-
man could not turn the trick. lie also
offered 10 fight him to q finish at 1876
pounds
kaufman was painfully slow, and
his tactics were largely confined to try
ing with right and left jolts for the
jaw. He cut Grim's face badly and
closed his left eye, but his body pun
ishment had no effect on the pudgy
Italian.
Grim fought back with considerable
success at times. reaching the big
native son with long swings to the ear
and jamming home an odd variety OF
straight lefts to the wind. He taunted
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-13
CHANGE OF VENUE
FOR TWO MURDERERS
Elmer and William Helm Will
Be Tried in San Joaquin
Superior Court
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

STOCKTON, May 12.-The trial of
Elmer and William Helm, aged 20 and
"a years. charged with the murder OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Helm on the night
of October 81. 1905. In a lonely cabin
20 miles west of Fresno, has been trans
ferred from the courts of Fresno coun-
ty to the superior court of this county.
Judge Church OF Fresno will try the
case here June 4. Elmer Helm was
convicted at subsequent trial and SEN
fenced to be hanged for the murder,
while his brother was more fortunate.
receiving life sentence. The supreme
court reversed the case on appeal and
the retrial will take place here
The two boys are accused of other
murders In the vicinity of Fresno The
attorneys for the boys claim that a fair
and impartial trial can not be had in
Fresno because of the prominence Of
the deceased persons and the general
prejudice prevailing against the ac-
cused
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-13
LONE WOMAN WITH CLUB
KILLS MOUNTAIN LION
Finds Big Cat in Chicken Yard
and Attacks 1t Without
Hesitation
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALI

Los ANGELES, May 12.-About 10
close her chicken pen at dusk last
night. Mrs. Charles Greenleaf, wife Of
the postmaster at Garapatos espied a
mountain lion that had been killing her
fowls. Selling heavy sycamore club.
Mrs. Greenleaf rushed upon the animal
and dealt 1t blow on the head that
stunned 1t. few more blows and the
cat was dead. The suddenness and
violence of her assault apparently took
the lion of its guard. Now the people
OF the vicinity talk OF giving Mrs.
Greenleaf q reward for her bravery
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-13
GAS COMPANY INCORPORATES

Articles of Incorporation Of the Marin
County gas company were filed yester-
day. The company is capitalized at
Sl5o.o0o. The directors are Robert p
Greer. Sausalito; f. Blair Turpin, MIL
Valley; W. J. Tiffany, Sausanto; Edgar
D. Peixotto. San Francisco, and Charles
Tanzer, San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-13
BANKS REpAY TREAsURY

WASHINGTON, May IL. - Repay
ments to the treasury by the national
depository banks under the call OF
April rs today amounted to $40, o,003.500.
This Is upward of three and quarter
million In excess OF the amount re-
quired to be paid by May 9.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-13
Willie Fitzgerald
Wins From Herrera

BOSTON. Mass. May 12.-Willie Fitz-
gerald of New York was given the de-
cision over Aurelia Herrera of Cali
fornia at the end of IL round bout
at the Armory athletic club tonight.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-13
Wi.d Beats Freeman
at Billiards

Bonar Wild defeated J. Freeman last
night in the billiard game at the ST.
Ivan by score OF 80 to IS.
This evening Joe Hall will contest
with Bob Nelson.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-13
DECREASE IN EARNINGS
OF PACIFIC COAST co.
March Operations Show Large
Falling OF in Business
of Big Concern
sPEcIAL DIsPATCH 20 ZEE CALL

BOSTON. May 12.--March operations
of the Pacific Coast company are re-
ported today as follows:
Gross earnings. S453.S11. a decrease
of $184.044 operating expenses. $780,
917. decrease of s12e.041; net earn
ings. $53.s94 a decrease OF s55.003-
From July 1 the gross earnings were
$3.50. .436. an increase of S256. .464; oper-
ating expenses. S4.766.630. an increase
of s4s5,329: net earnings, sS73.so6.
decrease Of $22S,7S3.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-13
*wETo ELEaIENT WINS
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO TIE CALL

LODI. May 12.-The largest vote
ever polled in this city was cast today
IN the antisaloon election. The wet
element Won, the vote being 342 for
license and 2a3 against.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-13

The one thousandth anniversary of
the founding of ST. Peters church.
Chester. England. finds the structure in
good condition, portions of 1t having
been rebuilt In 144o and 1878.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-13
DEATH CALLs PIoNEER

CHICO. May 10. L. Clark. eight
years mayor Of Chico and one of the
pioneers who so years ago eampsd on
the present site OF Chico, died tonight.
He came here in 1856.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-13

TACOMA, MAY 12.-The blue funnel liner
Te3cer completed cargo today and was dis.
patched ro Seattle 60 hnish loading and to clear
tomorrow for Liverpool VIA oriental ports The
British steamer Fefndene, with grain and lufn-
this morning. TIE steamer President of the
Pacific Conat company'e feet arrived today with
q general freight cargo from San Francisco. The
German ship Necksr has been chartered by Kerr
Clifford Co TO load grain 81 Tacoma for the
United Kingdom. The blue funnel liner Titan
arrived on the sound today and is expected IN
port here tomorrow afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-13
Call or Send for This
Book Todoy

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The San Francisco call., 1908-05-13

Janitors' union No. I0se7 has issued
an appeal 10 the people of this city
requesting all friends OF organized la
Dor not TO patronize saloons in which
Asiatics are employed in any capacity.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-13

Lodge No. Is Of the international
brotherhood OF boiler makers, iron ship
builders and helpers OF America will
hold It's twenty eighth annual outing
and picnic at El Campo Sunday, May
IL The outing is given to raise funds
for the sick and funeral fund Of the
lodge.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-13

The union OF leather workers on
novelty goods has removed from labor
association hail on McAllister street to
the building trades temple, where
meetings viii be held on the first and
third Thursday OF each month
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-13

Painters union No. 19 at its meeting
last Monday night added to it's mem
bership by the initiation OF seven
elected candidates and the obligation
OF eight members from other jurisdic-
tions. The union received five appIica-
tions for membership
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-13

The International union of steam
engineers will hold a special meeting
IN sheet metal workers hall tonight
70 listen TO an address by the inter-
national president on the work that is
being done for the order in the United
States and Canada
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-05-02
CROWDS WITNESS MAYDAY
 SPORTS AT BALL GROUND;
 LIST OF CONTEST WINNERS

The Mayday sports in the afternoon at the ball ground attracted large crowd. The contests resulted as fol lows:
 Races--Judges, Ralph Russell ard Ed Duncan.
 Girls race-Open to girls ten to thir- teen years of age. Entries, eight. Win. ncr of first prize, $5, Julia Fox; sec. ond prize, $2.50, Lissa Del Moline.
 Boys race-Open to boys ten to thir. teen years of age. Entries, eighteen. Winner of first prize, s5, Clarence North; second prize, $2.5o, Karl Low thian.
 Girls race-Open to girls seven to ten years of age. Entries, nine. Win ner of first prize, $5, Fannie Bowden, second prize, $2.50, Jennie Rowe.
 Boys race-Open to boys seven to ten years of age Twenty.onc entries. Winner of first prize, $5, Dooly Wight. man; second prize, $2.5o, Norman Thom. as.
 Boys race-Open to boys thirteen to lsixteen years of age. Seven entries. Winner of first prize, $5, Oscar Sims; second prize, s2.50, Fred Davis.
 Burro race-Seven entries. Winner of first prize, s5, George Eddy, with that famous space elifinator "Maud"; second prize, NJ. Torres, $2.50, with the celebrated dust agtator, "Chapparal. ' Time-Discounted and held for future contests.
 The rock drilling contest attracted a great deal of interest and was entered by two teams, the first team comprising Jim and Frank Bailey, the other team being Dewitt Pollock and Jose Cas- tenada.
 Tine rock chosen was about twenty inches square on its upper face and :wentysix inches deep. The entrymen