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The San Francisco call., 1908-04-26

times within distance OF 500 feet
From the summit OF the mountain
vast panorama Is obtained. embracing
Mount st. Helena. San Anselmo, San
Rafael and the mountains OF the Santa
Cruz range.
Down south along the peninsula are
the features Of the Ocean Shore railway.
which runs along the edge OF the ocean
from San Francisco to Santa Cruz In
this direction lies Stanford, one OF the
great universities, with its campus, its
memorial chapel. its museum and It's
famous quadrangle OF beautiful design
and architecture, with many other feat
ures noteworthy to the visitor Down
In. this direction. too. lie the Santa Cruz
big trees Over across the bay in an
other direction IS the no less famous
institution Of Berkeley university. This
is one Of the sights that no one can
AFFORD to miss. Berkeley Is essentially
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-26

a town OF state institutions the dear,
dumb and blind buildings being near
by and OF great interest 70 those who
care for the afiictsd onss OF lifs-
The Latin quarter Is fun of strange
weird. extrayaganf Latin sightI 10 the
cfcsrons takes Jack to = Mexican or
Italian restaurant where he can sr5oy
frijolss and red wine. 10 may b . novel
experience AT all events it - one TO
be repeated
Taken all In all. the sailorman II
going to enjoy his stay in San Fran
cisco. II Is sure to be novel r. may
prove so interesting that he may be
10th to leave II for the tanner and more
subdued atmosphere OF the east Sitting
among her hills. San Francisco smiles
serenely on her thousands Of visitors
She knows her charm. and shs knows.
too. that those who can VIII surely
return to worship as hex shrtn&.
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cars made to do duty as homes for
those who love the sound of oceans
roar Some distance down the beach
are the famous Seal rocks, Inhabited by
hundreds Of barking seals, who hobbIe
over rocks, splash In the surf, crawl I'D
on the rocks again and go through in
Vulnerable antics There are whole
families. ranging from the baby TO the
patriarch who weighs 5000 pounds. IL
the park. too, are Stow lake, the cele-
brated Huntington falls, the buralo
paddock containing a small herd OF
those almost extinct animals, and the
park panorama, situated on Strawberry
hill, from which visitors can see the
Farallones, Point Bonita, Point Reyes.
sutro heights. Mount Tamalpais. Mount
Diablo. the Preside. Fort Mason. Oak
land. Alameda and South San Fran
cisco
So much for park glories. But there
is still another public reservation to
visit. This is known as the Preside
and consists of over a thousand acres
In use as military reservation The
Presidio barracks have the largest mill
tary force on the western slope OF the
United States On the bluffs overlook
ing the Golden gate are large earth
works with immense mortars capable
of throwing shell i've miles out to
sea- The National cemetery lies on
the slope OF the hill A large fort
ress OF brick occupies spot at the
narrowest point from Lime point on the
Marin county shore There are dozens
of interesting places for sight seers in
the streets and byways Of the city It
self. Chinatown, with its close packed
streets. its conglomsrate smells and
its brilliant shop windows full OF
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VERY one is going to extend the
glad hand TO the men OF the feet,
and equally every loyal San Fran
- cIscan is going to take pleasure
In poIak1ug out the famous sights OF
the city he loves There are certain of
these so big and so splendid and so at
tractfre that no one can withhold his
need OF praise The jackiesS VIII not.
that Is sure; and the louder the praise
the warmer VIII be the San Franciscan's
liking for him It is on the principle
OF love ne love my dog"
About the drst thing which the good
citizen IS going TO show the visitor viii
be the big Golden Gate park, with its
thousands OF acres OF groves, lawns, and
gardens, and its II miles of carriage
drives In passing through he wiz see
Strawberry hill. with its superb view.
the fine pine and cypress trees on the
slopes and the glimpses OF blue lake and
streamlets flashing like sapphires from
below. he may note the stone prayer
book cross. the park museum. built in
imitation OF an Egyptian temple, and
its store Of wonderful curios, and ex-
hibits OF all sorts within. Farther down.
II his c1cerone be capable and UP to the
work. he viii be shown the big conser-
vatory. modelled after the Royal conser-
-vatory at Kew. England, and contain
ing the famous Victoria Regina with
it's pale pink blossoms over a foot in
diameter Down from this is the big
music stand, the aviary full of birds
from every cline; the arboretum, where
trees Of every description are to be
planted. and as the climax. comes the
stadium, with facilities for wrestling,
fencing. boxing, running. horse and
= chariot racing and every kind OF ath-
letfc game imaginable. Small wonder
II Jack should elect TO camp in the
pass.
n@xond the park lies the ocean beach
With Alcatraz island. the military sta
tion; Goat island. which holds the naval
and training school, and Angel island,
with the army headquarters and quar-
antine station. all visible in the dis
tancs. South Of the park is Carville.
the quaint colony OF old and dismantled
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glittering ana costly wares, Is a sight
to awaken curiosity. There are Luchet-
It's and Sanguinettfs on the Barbary
coast, Fisherman.s wharf on the water
front and medley OF sights and sounds
which Jack must see and hear for him
SELF In no other way can he realize
the exceeding charm and variety OF his
temporary surroundings. He must also
view the ,cosmopolitanism of them from
the twin hills. Russizr and Telegraph,
and climb other hills. some of which are
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900 feet high. and look down on the
hurrying crowds forming part of scenes.
which have no counterpart at Rome or
Naples. The old Mission Dolores is ia
miIiar in song and history.
As for points of interest in the i'm
mediate vicinity Of San Francisco their
name. too, is legion There is the
charming and picturesque island of
Tiburon. the road sto- Belvedere which
hangs in cluster OF cottages aud
quaint dwellings ON the crest Of a hill
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sloping down to tne veaSer's edge. Far
ther up the line Of railway are Ross
valley. Mill valley and San Rafael. with
a dozen intermediate points of land
ing. each with a scenery and interest
singularly its own And at the ter
minal of the Mill valley road is that
wonderful mountain climbing railway
with 2s1 curves in distance OF eight
miles, and the longest straight piece
OF track but AIS feet On the double
bow knot the road parallels itself i've
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25
HANS TRIAL IS
 NEARLY FINISHED

Flushing. N Y., December 24 With tho
 exception of one or two witnesses. who will be heard on minor points, the states case against Thornton J. Hains, is prac- tieally closed The defense will outline it's case to the jury on Saturday after the prosecution rests
 When the defendant returned to the Lcng Island jail tonight ne knew all the vital evidence that the prosecution had obtained to prove it's charge that he was one of the principals in the killing of Wm. D. Annis. Before leaving the court, Hains declared that he felt that his aequittal was only matter of days.
 MT. Rockwell threw new light on the case Justice Crane said that he would adjourn court until Saturday when the district attorney could produce his other witness, a policeman. The dis trlet attorney said he wanted to examine Martin skura again, but Justice Crane said he would not allow 1t. The court adjourned until Saturday.
 District Attorney Darrin surprised Hains' counsel by calling Henry L. Jes- person, a former real estate agent, whom the defense had planned to call as one of their principal witnesses. Jesperson' testimony developed many points favora- ble to the defendant. He said he had several conferences with Hains over wa ter front property at Douglaston near Fay Side, and that Hains had made an appointment with his partner MT. Bugg, about some property near .'e Bayside Yacht club. Mir. Jesperson further stated tbat Hains had postponed tine real estate negotiations because of the illness of his brother The lawyers for Hains were de- lighted with Jesperson's testimony.
 An incident of interest in todays ses- sion was the demand of John F. Me- Intyre for the arrest of Martin Skura, an 1S-year-old cabman who swore that he made d false statement to Hains' law ycrs, believing that they were newspaper men. Skura was excused after a grllins oross-examination in which he admitted making several false declarations In the statement given to counsel for the de- fense He was not arrested.
 The defense hopes tc conclude ther case within the next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25
Many Prominent Men Will Be
 Arrested Very Soon
MAYOR GUTHRIE HOPEFUL
Fears Were Expressed That the Citys Finances Would Be Injured By the Revelations, But the Mayor
 Does Not Think So.

Pittsburg, December 24.-That at least S176.O0O was paid councilmen for the se- lection of certain banks as Repositories for the city's funds has been almost posi- lively established, through evidence sub mitted and statements furnished by the Voters league and the Scranton, Pa, de- tectives employed by the league to give this city municipal house cleaning. Whether all of the banks selected as de- positories contributed to this fund has not been established. Officers of but one hank have so far been arrested, and they are charged with the payment of only $17.500 of the alleged bribery fund. That other bankers are to be arrested is almost positively stated by those back of the probe.
 Mayor Guthrie, who refused to make contracts with the banks as authorized hy councils, on the ground that they were illegal. said tonight that the selection of the Repositories is void because secured bv bribery and fraud and that councils can set them aside without the formality of court proceedings The period for which the depositories were selected ex- pires carly in February.
 The Voters league has been assured or all the financial backing needed. it was stated by Vice President H. D. English tonight.
 The league depends wholly upon volun- tary contributions, but MT. English said that any amount up to $500,000 can be secured al any time it is needed without effect, proffers having been made by leading wealthy men of the city.
 Mayor Guthrie today declared with em- phasis that the fact that several members of the finance committee of the council are involved in the bribery scandal should in no way delay consideration and pass age of the appropriations ordinance before the beginning of the next fiscal year, Feb ruary 1, 19O9 The statement was forth coming in reply to a rumor that the funds of the city would be tied up on ac- count Of the arrest of the seven council men, some of whom are important mem- hers of the finance committee. It was re- norted this afternoon that the Voters leag,le is also engaged in making thor ouph inyestgation of the "tenderloin" district, and that property owners are to be prosecuted for renting their houses to be useo for improper purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25
INDEX OF ToDAY's NEWS

Page 1. Judge Parker comments on Gompers' case. Many messages sent to Gonpers. Testimony continued in night rider case. Pittsburg scandal is astonishing. Christmas of the Roosevelts, Gloomy outlook for Gonpers
 Page 2. I. B. Foster kills John Tom Lyle. Exeavating for big brick plant.
 Page 3. Negroes stock up on whisky. Governor Conner pardons convicts.
 Page {. Editorial comment.
 Page s. Greater Birmingham bill tempered with, says Jere King Christmas has come with rejoicing and plenty. Christmas Eve brings 60 men to city prison.
 Page 6. Educators will meet in Atlanta. Page 2. Birmingham society. Feminine fancies by Dolly Dalrymple.
 Page 8. Bessemer merchants have big business. Greater army needed.
 Page g. Stocks decline in irregular market. Cotton advances on bulish sentiment. Wheat advances nearly half cent.
 Page 10. Special train for farmers. Orphan asylums are decreasing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25
Roosevelt WiH Spend
 Christmas Az Home

not wait for the Preeideut is a be- lever in the quiet observance of the day.
 No stockings are hung in the White House. it is asserted upon very good authority, and story that there will be a big Christmas tree loaded with things to delight the hearts of 50 or more children is greeted with smiles among those who know.
 Presents will be exchanged between the immediate members of the Presi- dents family and possibly the boys who are home will exchange with friends. There will be of course scores of gifts to the chief executive. These gifts, al ways feature of the Christmas time at the White House, are already com ing in today and will keep on coming for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25
William J, Bryan Sends Sym- pathy to GOnpers and Others
SACRIFICE FOR HUMANITY"
Treasurer of American Federation of Labor Says History Will Place Convicted Labor Leaders on
 the Roll of Honor.

Washington Deeember 24.-William J. Bryan was one of the nearly two-seore oe men, the majority of whom are lead CTS in the labor movement of the country, who today sent messages expressive of their cordial sympathy to President Com pers. Vice President Mitchell and Seere- tary Morrison of the American Federation Of Labor.
 MT. Bryan says;
 Sorry to read decision. You did your duty in testing law. Glad you are talk ing appeal"
 "Mhat action on the part of organized wage earners will in your opinion, be most useful to re-establish freedom of the press and of speech? asks H. B. Per ham, president of the Order of Railway Telegra phers, in a telegram from St. Louis, addressed to MT. Gompers
 Perhaps one of the most unique among the messages is that from ]. M. Parry, of Oklahoma City who declares;
 Stay with the baggage, right must pre- vail"
 M D. Mahon, president of the Amal- gamated Association of Street Railway t'mployes, located at Detroit, Mich, ex- pressed sincere regret at what he con- siders "an unjust and un-American sen tence," upon the labor leaders
 The declaration is made by John R. Alpine, president of the United Associa- tion of Plumbers, at Chicago, that the decision will bring organized labor closer together.
 On behalf of the International Steam Filters association, J. J. Sullivan, presi- dent of that organization, expressed in disnation on the verdict and conveys sym pathy to the defendants
 That history will place the names of Messrs Gompers, Mitchell and Morrison on the roll of honor with those men who have made real sacrifices for humanity s uplift. is the declaration of John B. Len non, treasurer of the American Fedora tlon of Labor, in a message from Bloom inston.
 TWO hundred thousand farmers of Texas sympathize with the three labor leaders" declares D. J. Neill, president of the Farmers Educational and Co-opera- tive Union of Texas, in a message from f'ort Worth.
 Edwin k. Wright, president of the Iill- ncis State Federation of Labor, with Headquarters at Chicago, declares them to be the latest victims of judicial op- pression."
 Declaring that Gonpers, Mitchell and Morrison received a most glorious Christmas present." Maurice Nickel Of New York. declares that those who know MI. Gnnpeis know that ne Is the cnam- rion hi labor.
 Victory of greed is but temporary; justice will yet preg2ii, is tic Way Jean F. McNamee. editor of the Locomotive Fireman and Engsae,aaa Magazine, in a telegram from l',s.ianspo!is. today ex- presses himself.
 ] A. Fr'tukilo peas,dan;, Win. c. Gil- therpe international seeve;ary- sas9rer. and A. neinzmau of tAe iutsrnshonal Brotherhood of Bal'ermgssers' :.l kansas City. sent a nessage declaring ihe esi- dence proves tiat yon ooeyed Judge Sod 8 order.' says the message. -buJ human iudgeF retain ard reflect t;ae environment in which they live.
 On behslt oi the eatire membership Of lhe S+sitchmen's. r. W. Hawley, presi- aent. extends sympathy and support
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25

Ta7i ineton, December 24.-~(special.) lie last Christmas which Theodore Roosevelt will celebrate as 26th master of the White House will not be unlike those of other years since he has been President. In fact, 1t will not differ greatly from the celebration of the or dinary American citizen. The whole family, including Mr. and Mrs. Long, worth and the Roosevelt boys, will be present during the day.
 In accordance with their annual GUS tom the President and family will dine at Admiral Cowles home and partlci- pate in the merry making aoout the big Christmas tree. The only public Dusi- ness that will be transacted at the executive office tomorrow will be of such an important nature that 1t can
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25
Royalty Celebrates Christmas.

London, December 24.--rhe King, Queen and Prince and Princess or Wales are celebrating Christmas at sandringhan with the customary ies- tiTities. The King is taking an active part iil the festivities but is exercising caution in order to avoid needlesslr exposing himself to the weather which has become suddenly cold Sandring- ham house Is elaborataely decorated and gigantic tree laden with gifts stands in the room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25
Outlook Is Gloomy For
 GO71perS And Mitchell

Washington, December 24.-(Special) ) Only by grace of the district court of appeals, can the eases of Gompers and Mitchell reach the United States su preme court An appeal from the de- csion of Justice Wright, providing for imprisonment for President Gompers, Vice President Mitchell and Secretary Morrison, has already been taken to the court of appeals.
 The decision of that court will be final and the men now under sentence will have no further recourse under the laws unless the court in rendering it's decision grants a writ of certiorari to carry the case co the highest court In
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25
FATAL SHOOTING
 IN LOUISIANA

Shreveport, La, December 24-A special from Gibbs Landing says:
 W. O. Bryce, who had been drinking, today shot and wounded Town Marshal Rogers, fatally wounded John Moberly, an aged and prominent citizen and serious- ly wounded a negro. Following the shooting feeling against Bryce reached such a pitch that It was deemed advisa- ble to remove him to Shreveport for safe keeping.
 The shooting followed an effort on the part of Marshal Rogers to quiet Bryce, who was creating disturbance. Rais- ing a shotgun Bryce fired on Rogers, who ran into store building. Rogers. out of range. the man fired on Moberly, who was near, infiicting fatal wound The negro was struck by stray bullet Bryce was finally overpowered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25
GET YOUR STAMPS FROM SLOT MACHINE

Washington, December M.-If one can drop d coin in machine and obtain a piece of chewing gum or handful of peanuts, why not a postage stamp? That is just what the postoffice department wants to make popular feature of it's service, and in an order issued today an is prepared to issue limited quantities of postage stamps in rolls of 50o or 1000 for use in stamp vending and stamp affixing machines Postmasters desiring to try the new proposition are requested to make reanisitlon to the department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25
MANY CALLERS ON
 SECRETARY ROOT

Washington, December Administrations Takahira of Japan and Baron Rosen of hussia were among Secretary Robts call CTS today, the regular diplomatic reception day. Baron Rosen has just returned to the United States after long visit to europe He also called at the. White House
 For the first time since he was seriously injured in an automobile accident. Senot, Baffios minister on q special mission from Guatemala, called at the depar,ment to pay his respects to the secretary. Senor barrios will leave the United States about the end of the month
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25
NEW AMBASSADOR
 IN WASHINGTON

Washington, December A-Germany's black, white and red flag will fly for several days from one of the local hotels, which temporarily is the home of the new German ambas ssador to the United States count Johann Heinrich von 1ernsdor.f. who arrived in this city from New Yo,k late today.
 He was accompanied by his wife and daughter, and by several servants. Sew eral attaches of the embassy met the am- bassador at the station, wha,ce he went directly to the hotel which until thu arrival from Europe of the counts house. hold effects will be his hoine.
 Being tired from his journey. he ra. fused to see any newspaper men tonight. His credentials will be presented to ths President the beginning of next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25
WRIGHT'S MACHINE
 IS PROMINENT

Paris. December 24.-President Fallieres, accompanied by his suite, today opened the Aeronautical salon In the Grand palace, where the most complete exhibi- ton ever arranged of aeroplanes and bal looms and everything pertaining to these was attended by large crowds. The pres- idential party gave particular attention to the Wright aeroplane the first to be built in France by the company that acquired the franchise rights. This Is one of the chief attractions of the exhibition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25
colIier ordered on putv

Newport, R. l.. December 24.--l he naval collier Sterling, now at the Brad ford station. has received orders to take on coal and sail immediately for Guantanamo, Cuba. 1t is supposed here that the coal is for the battleships Maine and North Carolina, which have been sent to southern waters. The Sterling carries 2500 tons of coal, while the naval collier Nero, which is al ready in Cuban waters, has 5000 tons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25

the land. If no such permission is granted then no law can be in nvolsed to save the labor officials from fmpris- onment.
 The precedents of the court lean heavily toward refusal to give writs of certiorari. In it's entire history in the District an adverse decision has been followed by writ on only one oc- easion.
 President Charles W. Needham of the George Washington university will ad dress the Southern Education associa : tion at Atlanta, Ga, December 2S-s1 upon The University's Service to the State"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25
Salesman Under Arrest

Vjcksburg, December 24.-Chief Of Police Groom tonight reported the as- rest of G. W. Turner, salesman. for the Simpson Computing f;csIe cal.- pany at AtlantS, upon the chasge of emeezz'enens- lie was held sS Kos eiIskg, aea w'!' pe s-ought bere. Tiie arrest was made on application of G. Ht Smith bf the same company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25
Jumps to His Death.

New Orleans, December 24.-Wil- liam R. Schlessinger, aged p, late this afternoon jumped or fell from the roof of the Grunewald hotel, the highest building in the city, his dead body be- ing picked up on the roof of tue ada cent Tulane theatre, 125 feet below, He was checkroom clerk at the Grune- Hald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-25
Cubpn Electors Cast Vote.

Havana, Ioseaaher 2i.--Ihe presi- tleutial eleainTal college met today and formally cast unanimous vote for Jose Miguel Gomez for President and Alfredo Zayas for vice president.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-06-21
|CLOS|NG EXERCISES At
THE WA|AHOLE SCHOOL

Closing exercises were most appro-
priately celebrated at Waiahole school,
the pupils doing justice to the great
amount of care bestowed on them by
their teachers.
Hawaiian, Chinese and japanese,
with the numerous shades between, Of
which Hawaii is the gathering place,
each did their level best to entertain
the audience and do credit to their
teachers.
The Legends of King Arthur set to
music in which four of the senior
pupils assisted by Miss Ekstrand took
part, would have done credit to any
mainland school, for the way in which
the pupils entered into the spirit of
the music and the superb way in which
it was costumed. Mr.. Moses Akawa
kindly assisted by explaining the pic
lures and translating the English into
Hawaiian for the benefit of the older
people. The chief characters of the
story had been illustrated and did
their part in bringing home to the
audience the local coloring of the story.