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The San Francisco call., 1908-08-27
THINK COURT WILL FIND
HAZARD MENTALLY UNFIT
Friends Believe Brave Lieuten.
ants Arduous Service Un-
balanced His Mind

Captain E. V. Smith, paymaster,
United States army, has returned from
Washington. where he appeared as
counsel for Lieutenant Russell T. Haz-
zard, Seventh infantry. before an army
retiring board. The findings of this
board are now IN the hands of the
president for executive action, an
nouncement of which is awaited with
the utmost interest by Lieutenant Haz-
and belief that the outcome OF the re-
firing boards inquiry viii show clearly
that Lieutenant Hazards mental con-
dftion is and for some time has been
such that he cannot be held responsible
for the eccentricities lately charged
against him.
with the Pekin relief expedition
Hazard underwent hardships enough
10 disturb any mans mental balance.
Trhe culmination OF his experiences was
As q member OF the famous expedition
under General Funston which effected
the capture OF Aguinaldo. After that
exploif with its extraordinary priva-
suffered a complete mental breakdown,
according TO the judgment Of the mill
fary and civilian experts IN alienism
who have studied his case and testified
before the retiring board
one Of the important witnesses in the
case OF the brilliant but unfortunate
oa5cer was his brother. Lieutenant o. p.
and widely known IN California He
returned with Captain Smith and is now
~ San Francisco awaiting the final ver-
dict as 10 his brother.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-27
LAUREL HALL CLUB
MEETS AFTER VACATION
Mrs. j. B. Hume, State Presi-
dent, Will Address the
First Meeting

One by one the various women's clubs
of the city are getting in line for the
work of the new term, which in almost
every case will begin during the first
week in September. The Laurel Hall
club is the latest TO issue its monthly
bulletin, and its members are promised
a most enjoyable series OF programs
during the year. Madame Emilia To-
jetti. who is prominent member of
several other big organizations, was
inaugurated as president at the last
meeting of the old term, three months
ago. and will address the members and
their guests on Wednesday, September
2. when the first meeting Of this year
takes place. Mrs. J. B. Hume OF Berke-
ley, the recently elected president OF
the federation of women's clubs, will
also address the Laurel Hall club on
this day, speaking OF the biennial con-
vention in Boston last month and of
the hints for club management gained
from 1t. Several songs by Mrs. J. B.
Keenan, and short talk by Mrs Ed
ward l. Baldwin. president of the Cali
fornia club, will conclude this meet
ing. At the next meeting, on Septem-
ber 16, Mrs Ramon Wilson will read a
brilliant paper on the subject of old
philosophy and new thought The
art section of the club will be in charge
OF Mrs. Sophia Peart for the coming
term; Mrs w II. Barrows will have the
literary section, Mrs Ella NJ Sexton
the department for original compost
ton. and Mrs. II. Bunker the section
for the pioneer history OF California.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-27
SIGMA CHI HONORS
GUESTS AT BANQUET
Greek Letter Fraternity Men
Plan Erection of
Memorial

The San Francisco alumni chapter OF
the national Greek letter fraternity OF
Sigma Chi gave a banquet last night
at a downtown cafe in honor OF Grand
Counsel Charles AIling and Past Grand
Counsel Joseph c. Nate Alling Is a
prominent lawyer and former alderman
OF Chicago. and the other guest OF
honor is pastor OF the First Methodist
church of Springfield, ILL.,
The banquet was given special sig
nificance by the presence of Major
Thomas c. Bell OF Fruitva1e. one OF the
seven original founders OF the order
which was established at Miami uni
versity in 1855 At last nights affair
plans were announced for the ere4tion
OF a memorial home for the fraternity
at the place where IL was founded
Steps were also taken for the erection
OF new home for the University of
California chapter OF the fraternity.
President Charles Z. Townsend Of
the local alumni chapter acted as toast
master and among those who responded
was Rev. William RAIDER. Others pres
ent were Edward Hess. F. M. Ray.
Louis Hicks and c. w Whitney.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-27
BATTLESHIPS SAIL
FOR MELBOURNE
Led in Single File by Flagship
Connecticut Out of Sydney
Harb0r

SYDNEY, n. S. W, Aug. 2z.-The fleet
OF American battleships sailed from
this port this morning, bound for Mel
bourne. The sky was cloudless. the
sun was warm and only a moderate
sea was running.
At a m. the flagship Connecticut
weighed anchor and led the warships
in single line out past the sloping
shores of the harbor, which were
crowded with thousands of persons
who had gathered to bid the fleet
farewell. The Connecticut cleared the
heads at $40 and the last battleship
cleared 20 minutes later. Then followed
the Glacier. the Panther and the Ajax.
A mile outside they turned to the
south, and at a speed OF 10 knots soon
disappeared.
Sydney has given of her best to make
the stay of the Americans in this port
a memorable one. For six days the
officers and men were feted and enter
tanned In every conceivable manner, and
not one untoward incident occurred TO
mar this notable event in Sydney's his
tory. Speaking of the visit the Sydney
Herald says:
The American fleets visit has enabled Us to
realize the meaning of a sea power. Now that
the bond has been formed and wider outlook
obtained, with the same blood in our veins, the
result is bound to be helpful. 1t has been good
70 get closer TO America and to know that
Australia has been rediscovered.
The Telegraph says:
The visit is OF historical significance and Of
great Importance TO the relations between the
two countries. based on common political aspi-
rations and ties The mems conduct has been
admirable. Sydney never had such week:
the high note of enthusiasm was sustained The
British colony feels fraternal pride m the
pathy in every Situation where American inter M
ests are seriously concerned.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-27
FINED FOR SLAPPING
CHICKEN ON CHEEK

To slap chicken on the left cheek
is an expensive way of showing cha
mand a fancy market price. Peter
Lera. a poultry dealer at Mission and
Twenty-second streets, was fined SIS
for jabbing an uppercut to the point
Of a chickens jaw by Judge Weller
in the police court yesterday.
Lera is accustomed in his business
to handle large numbers of feathery
creatures and. as a rule, they COM
mand fair price in the Mission. for
Lera has strong persuading powers in
educating chickens on the value of
acquiring flesh. But last week he
purchased a bird that was not amen
able to remonstrance. 1t would not
eat. A prospective customer, when
he saw the creatures attenuated limbs
through the f1imsy feathers of its di-
rectoire wings. refused to purchase
the Petaluman. In a fit of pique Lera
punched the fowl a haymaker on the
craw. and yesterday he had to pay a
fine for his pugnacity.
Owing to a badly swollen eye and a
confused forehead the chicken did not
appear to take the witness stand
against its assailant.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-27
Personal Mention

P B. Peterson of st. Louis is at the
Dorchester.
George R. Davis of Los Angeles is at
the Baltimore
State Librarian J. l.. ellis is a guest
at the St Francis
N. B. Welch of Riverside is registered
at the st. Francis
r. Hoyos and H. Hoyos of Vienna are
guests at the Fairmont.
W. NJ. Phillips of Hartford. Conn, is
guest at the Stewart
o. ". Wise and Mrs. Wise of Cotton
are guests at the Stewart.
P. s. Martin of Fresno and Mrs Mar
tin are guests at the Stewart.
John Robert White Jr of Los Angeles
is registered at the St. Francis.
Mr. and Mrs. E. w Millerand OF Chi
cago are guests at the Fairmont.
Grove L. Johnson. the Sacramento at
torney. is registered at the Fairmont.
R. A Chapman and Mrs. Chapman of
Pasadena are guests at the st. Francis.
J. Hamphill of Kansas City, accom-
panied by his family. is at the ST. Fran
els.
James Whitaker and Mrs. Whitaker
of Gait have apartments at the Fair
mont.
w. L. Beck of New Orleans are at the
Hamlin.
Thomas Flint the politician. of San
Juan, and Mrs. Flint are guests at the
ST. Francis.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Nortonssof Nevada
and DR.. t. w. Potter of Redding are at
the Imperial.
c. B. Mccormack and Mrs. McCor-
mack of Los Angeles are registered at
the Fairmont.
Sidney Story. Mrs. Story and their son
are registered at the st. Francis from
New Orleans.
s. w. Moore. Miss Moore and Mrs.
Cook of Kansas City are registered at
the St Francis.
Among late arrivals at the Savoy
were ]. H. Martin of Los Angeles and
B. w. Bell of Liverpool
George Laus and family of Denver
and Mr.. and Mrs. J. ]. Cahill of Sacra-
mento are at the Jefferson.
Among yesterdays arrivals at the
Holland were Arthur W. Dixon of Chi
cago and E. II. Lewis of st. Louis.
s. J. Castleman, p s. Castleman w.
t. Henderson and A. Chase of Riverside
have apartments at the st. Francis.
E. S. BirdsalI and C. A. Tuttle of
Auburn. j. II. Smart and c. W. Ander-
son of Roseville and Albert w Marx OF
Rocklin are registered at the Stewart.
Reese Llewellyn and D. E. Llewellyn.
manufacturers of iron. and J. F. Sar-
tori and w. s. Bartlett. all of Los An
geles. have apartments at the st. Fran
els.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-27
WOMEN QUAKE FOR
DIRECTORIES FATE
Native Sons Call Council of War
to Consider Status of New
Gown at Big Ball

In anticipation of the tremendous
moment of September 3, when a bat
terry of II exquisite directoire gowns
worn by II equally beautiful women
will be suddenly brought TO bear upon
the assembled guests at the Native
Sons dance, the members of that or
ganiZation have hastily called a council
Of war and are looking over their own
resources in case OF a passage at arms.
The Native Sons are not at all sure
that they will quite enjoy this surprise,
and special meeting of the Stanford
parlor has been called for this evening.
when the delicate topic will be brought
up and some decision regarding the
fascinating, If frivolous, frock will be
reached
Perhaps it will annoy the directors and
committees. who are deep in prepara-
tions for the approaching affair, to have
to bring their attention seriously to
anything so far from the realm of their
usual discussion; but. on the other hand
who knows? Native sons are but
human. Perhaps the silken, close cut
gown, with its wicked little slash. will
fiutter like welcome breeze across the
dusty details of tickets, and printing,
and floor committees, and transporta-
tion. and paper napkins, and electric
lights. and cloak room checks. and all
the other horrors indispensable to a
At any rate, it is to be made a spe-
cial issue at the meeting tonight, for
whether la belle directoire is to be
permitted or not. at least the parlor
will not be taken completely by sur
prise if it drags its audacious length
across the polished floor of the ball
room. 1t viii come approved or not at
all
But meantime dozen women are in
agony of spirit, and they will gravitate
all this evening between the telephone.
which viii culver sympathetically un-
der their anxious inquiries as TO the
result of the meeting, and the big
square box upstairs, where the new
gown, in all its loveliness, is waiting.
They will wonder sorrowfully why
they should have stood for patient
hours while madame fitted 1t and why
FIVE or six dollars should have been
madly expended upon the silk-well
the accessories-if these silly men are
going to make fuss now and spoil all
the fun.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-27
new RATES HURT
LUMBER INDUSTRY
Advance in Cost of Transpor-
tation of California Red
wood to the East
Local interests Assert That 1t
Will Exclude Them From
the Market

Shippers Of California redwood 1um-
Der and shingles are disturbed over the
new adjustment of the lumber rates
to points east of Chicago.
As far back as 1903 and up to the
present time they have been making a
determined effort to introduce redwood
lumber and its products in the eastern
states.
During 1903 only about $50 cars were
disposed of in this territory. In 1905
this had increased to about 1000 cars,
with a considerable gain in the num-
Der of cars shipped each year up to
the present time.
The principal competition which the
redwood meets In eastern states is
cypress and southern and Georgia pine
and the native woods of New England
1t is claimed by the California dealers
that they have made no money on this
traffic, but that they have remained in
the business believing that finally a
demand for California redwood would
become so active in the east as to
be profitable to the lumber interests
of California.
The new adjustment. it is asserted
by the dealers, will advance the rates
to points located in New York common
point territory. approximately from 9
cents to II cents per 100 pounds
: These rates. 1t is asserted. will
mean an actual loss of trade in that
territory. and further, it is stated by
the California interests, that prices al
ways having been below the line of
cost the increased burden means that
southern woods will reap the benefit of
the withdrawal of California redwood
to the disadvantage of our dealers and
transcontinental carriers.
Lumber interests insist that in order
to be able to compete in the territories
named former rates will have to be
restored.
well known railroad traffic official
in commenting upon the situation said:
This advance in lumber rates TO eastern points
will affect seriously our revenue but we are not
In position TO apply q remedy, as the eondi-
ton is forced upon US practically by the trunk
lines east Of Chicago, who Will not agree to the
publication of rates on the old basis. Appar-
entity they believe that there is more revenue liz
the lumber from the south and New England
states than they California redwood
The situation east of Chicago is not satisfac-
tory to the California lines and they will en-
endeavor TO bring about adjustment that will
be more advantageous to California redwood.
The question will be discussed undoubtedly
with eastern lines at the next transcontinental
meeting, which viii be held probably in October.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-27
"SOCIETY HOP JOINT"
RAIDED BY POLICE
Three Arrested Smoking the
Drug in Portland
House
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

PORTLAND, Aug. 26.-what the po-
lice term a society hop joint" was
raided by detectives at an early hour
this morning and two men and two
women arrested. A complete opium
smoking layout was seized in the place,
which is a cottage in the better class
residence district. Edwin Weihler, who
admitted he is the lessee of the house
at 409 Stark street, where the den. was
found, was held under heavy bonds.
Jessie Thomas. Mat Roberts and Harry
Grow were smoking the drug at the
time the place was raided- The place
has not been patronized by Chinese at
all, but visitors have been people from
uptown, many Of whom are said eto
be well known in the city.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-27
Dance ON the water

Aboard the big ship Balboa at Santa.
Cruz Southern Racifc's excursion
leaves Sunday. August 80. Round trfn
81. Special trains from Third and
Townsend streets depot 7:20 a. M:
Oakland, First and Broadway. 1880
a. m. Many attractions to help Won
spend a joyful dRy-rowing, boating.
surf bathing. launch riding, penny ar
cade. board walk. Ticket offices. SS4
Market street, II Powell street, Third
and Townsend streets; and Thirteenth
and Franklin streets, Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-27
FREIGHT ON APPLES RAISED

PORTLAND. Ore, Aug. 26.-After
September 1s apple growers of the Pa
cific northwest Will be required to pay
a sharp increase in freight rates to
market their apples in the east. The
biggest advances are made to points
west Of the Missouri river, while
freight to points east of the river are
slight. The advance on apple ship
ments from this territory ranges from
Is cents to 25 cents on loo pounds, de-
pending on point of shipment and des-
tination.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-27
COLLECTIONS DECREASE

WASHINGTON. Aug. 26.-The monthly
statement Of the collections Of internal
revenue shows that the total for July.
1aoS was S22.029.3I6. which is a falling
~ Of 50 S99. 500 as compared with July.
1907. The most noteworthy decrease
= in the receipts from the retail liquor
@oeIers' special tax, which amounts to
Se1614e This indicates that S,046 re-
<-5f lfouor dealers went out OF business
S--fnz July which is said TO be largely
dne 10 prohibition legislation in the
various states
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-27
SENATE coMMrrTEEs ApJouRN

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2s-The. sub
committee OF the senate committee on
finance, which has under consideration
proposed changes in the administrative
features of the tariff law, today COM
pleted its preliminary work in Wash
ington and adjourned to meet in New
York at the call Of the chairman, Sem
ator Burrows.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-27
ASKED no RECONsIDER

Another petition for the reconsider1-
tfon OF the ordinance in relation 10
the operation of the Sutter street cars
in Market street was fled yesterday
by the hotel managers and proprtetors
of Sutter. Post and Geary streets
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-27
IRISH SOCIETIES TO JOIN
IN ADMISSION DAY FETE
Picnic Will Be Given at Shell
Mound Park by St. Roses
Parish

The united Irish societies of the city
will aid in the celebration OF Admission
day by a picnic to be given at Shell
Mound park under the auspices of ST.
Roses parish The program will in
clude athletic contests with many OF
the leading athletes of the coast partici-
pating, and a number of the old Gaelic
dances performed by children. Cash
prizes wilt be awarded. Father John
Nugent. pastor of the church and state
chaplain of the societies, is at the head
of the affair He will be assisted by
the following delegates from the va
rious societies.
GAELIC LEAGUE
Joseph T. Mel1ett, state Peter Thornton
william villa Boyle, presi John ohm coghIan
dent county board A. James Barry
Thomas P. o'Dowd
KNIGHTS OF TARA
P. Il. Flynn IDaniel o'connel
Matt Connolly John 0'kane
Michael Hessien J. ]. Smith
NJ. J. oConnell James s. Cussen
GAELIC DANCING CLUB
B. ]. Sylvar Anna Harrison
Olive Harrigan May O'Brien
Julia Reidy Mary Hackney
ORIGINAL DANCING CLUB
Joseph Kelleher iJames Barry
LADIES' AUXILIARY, A o. Il.
Mrs. T. P. O'Dowd Mrs. Carrick
Mrs. ". Boyle Mrs. Molloy
o'GRowNEY BRANCH
Joseph Kelly lConor Murphy
James ]. Camille Miss Loretta A. Barr
Mrs. NJ. j. Costello
DAUGHTERS OF ERIN
Mrs. Twomey Miss ]. Dillon
Miss NJ. Mccarthy
CELTIC UNION
J. D. Condor J. J. Johnston
IRISH VOLUNTEERS
Captain Filgate Captain Thomas McNa-
Lieutenant T. L. Ma bee
honey T. p. O'Donoghue
James Mccarthy Daniel Harnody
COMMITTEES
Exeeutive-william Boyle chairman; Rev. J.
F. Nugent, treasurer; Rev. c. McMahon, secre-
tary.
Games-J. Lucy. chairman.
Printing-Thomas Palmer.
Music-William Roberts.
Program-Daniel 0'Connell ~ 30
Gaelic dancing-B. ]. Sylver. =
Floor-Frank S. brady. IL
Gate-John Coghlan. Al
Publicity--william Dinnsn. III
Transportatiou-J. c. Doherty.
Reception-John J. 0'Connell.
Tickets-Henry Lamcke.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-27
free Excursions to East san Mateo

c.+nrdavs and Sundays Get reserved
eats. East San Mateo Land Co., BIZ
Kearny street
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-06-23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.


m THE SECOND JUDICIAL DIS
TRICT COURT OF THE STATE
OF NEVADA, IN AND FOR TIL
COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT.
IN THE NATTER or THE ESTATE
OF PATRICK KANE, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given chat the M.
Iersigued Charles Ifarlowe was on tha
18th day of April. 1908 appointed by
order Of the above entitled court as
The executor Of the estate Of Patrick
Kane, deceased. above named; that
a further order Of SAL. court provides
ard DEGREES that the summary admin
istration Of the said estate be had
herein. Notice is further given that
all persons having claim against the
said estate are required to file the
same. with the proper vouehers and
statutorv aaidavits attached. with the
clerk of the said coart within forty
lays of the first publication of this
notice, the first publication aforesaid
being April 20. 1908.
CHARLES HARLOWE,
Administrator of the Estate of Pat
rick Kane. Deceased.
II. WARREN,
Attorney for Executor
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-06-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

IN THE SECOND JUDICIAL DIS
TRICT COURT OF THE STATE
OF NEVADA, in AND FOR THE
COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF JOHN ~. BENTON. Deceased.
NOTlCE OF THE TIME AND
PLACE SET FOR PROVING WILL
Whereas. Carrie V. Wilkinson, did
on the Goth day of April. A. ID. 1908,
duly file herein a petition praying
that a certain paper, duly presented
and filed herein. be admitted to pro-
have been appointed as the time and
place of proving said VIII and Tesla
ment, and for the hearing of the said
application of the said Carrie V Will
kinson, for the issuance to her of Let.
tiers Testamentary thereon; at which
time AL persons interested may ap-
pear and show cause, if any there
be, why the said Will should not be
admitted to probate and Letters Tes
tamentary thereon be issued to the
said Carrie Y. Wilkinson, as is, in said
bate as the last will and Testament
of JOHN r. BENTON, deceased. and
that letters Testamentary thereon DC
issued to the said Carrie V. Wilkinson.
the said petitioner.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby
given that Monday, the 18th day Of
May, A. d. 1908, at the hour of 10
o'clock a. M, of said day, and the
Courtroom of the above entitled Court.
at the Courthouse Of said Court, at
Winnemucea, said County and State,
VIII and Testament provided.
(SEAL) G.. C. HILL.
Clerk.
Dated April 20 1908,
II. WARREN,
Attorney for Petitioner.
Date of first publication, April 80,
zoos.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-06-23
TAFT N SHERMAN.

So far as the presidential nomina-
tion was concerned, the expected hap
pcned at Chicago last week when Taft
was nominated ON the first ballot by
AN overwhelming majority.
While William Howard Taft has
been prominent in Ohio politics for
many years. and has been generall.g
known in legal circles as an able jurist,
and the author of several text books
recognized Wy the profession as au-
thorities, he first came into national
was appointed by President Mckinley
as head of the Philippine Commission
In that position he disclosed remarka-
bic executive qualities, brought order
out of chaos, and the c year was
named as the first civil governor OF
the islands. This position he retained
until 1904, when. having restored tran
guilty in the Philippines. he was made
secretary of war.
Personally, Mr.. Taft is a quiet, uu-
assuming, ideal American citizen, who
improves upon acquaintance. He was
the %outspoken choice of President
Roosevelt for the position, who looks
to him to carry put the great reforms
he has so ably ~inaugnrated.
James Schoolcraft Sherman, the
nominee for vice-president. is a nativ-
of the Empire state, having been bora
and reared in Utica, which district he
has represented in Congress for the
past twenty years. He first attracted
the notice of the general public as
chairman of the National Republican
Congressional committee nj 1906. sue
eeeding Representative Cooper of Wis
%eonsin. The nomination for second
place on the ticket was conceded to
New York by the convention and Mr..
Sherman was selected by the delega
tion from that state as the most avail
able man.