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The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26
THRONGS Will JOIN
FILLMORE WELCOME
Baby 1909 Will Be Ushered
in Midst Picture of
Care Free Ghyety

In the dying light of 1908, Fillmore
street will loom into sight as thing
of life, in scene of gayety and a
picture of care free festivity. such as
only the San Francisco spirit can
create
Amid showers of confetti a jolly
New Years throng will welcome the
infant 1909 with a rough but hearty
western welcome.
Everything is ready for the joyous
carnival. The committees plans are all
complete
Among the features will be the fol-
lowing:
Heralds on horseback; searchlights
playing from roofs of buildings UP and
down the line of procession; the whole
street blaze of red and white electric
light from arches and hung from dec
orative material; locomotive headlights
on vehicles; dozens of circus rubber
neck figures of gigantic size; devil
wagons, carrying witches crouched over
seething cauldrons. demons. imps, etc. :;
great, lighted halloween heads, scat
tered through procession; bushels OF
confetti distributed from a dozen points
on line of march; 10 bands of picked
- @7-0--iAS, COSNOuiSos representing lAie
Little German band" "the Cowboy
band,' etc; tons of red fire; dozen or
more elaborate Mardi Gras floats, pro-
senting startling effects; every one in
costume; every vehicle decorated; COM
mittees in decorated carriages and au-
tomobiles; groups representing laugh
able farces and comic celebrities-the
Happy Hooligans," '.Katzenjammer
Kids 'colored gentry from the sunny
SOUTH" etc.
Three of the most enthusiastic back
ers of the big New Years carnival in
Fillmore street are Norton c. Wells, II.
y. Hermance and Walter IL White
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26
DANCING ARRANGED
FOR MISSION fETE
Platforms TO Be Erected on
!. Vacant Lots in Valencia
and Mission Streets

AT the suggestion of the Improvement
clubs of the district the Mission pro-
motion association has decided to Sc
cure the use of the vacant lots along
Valencia and Mission streets for New
Years eve to erect thereon platforms
for dancing as soon as the parade has
ended The committee on carnival has
appointed a subcommittee consisting
of Frederick Meyer. George Segurson
and Charles Campbell to take charge
of the dancing arrangements
This plan had been intended orig
.inaHy but was afterward abandoned
on the departure of J. Charles Green,
chairman of the carnival committee.
from San Francisco. The revival of
the plan is looked upon as the best
means of retaining the people of the
Mission in their home district during
the last night of the old year.
Matt I. Sullivan, A B. Mcguire.
Patrick Broderick, Walter n. Kelly
aud c. r. Spader. constituting the
street committee of the Mission pro-
uously to have the streets in the
Mission along the line of march clean
and in good repair for the parade
The public works commission has
been requested to repair the chuck
holes in the pavement of Valencia
street and to instruct the public serv-
ice corporations laying their mains in
Valencia and Mission streets to remove
all distractions and to discontinue
further work after the middle of next
week. William O'Shaughnessy, super
intendent of the street cleaning depart
ment has promised to have the streets
in first class condition for the great
pageant
1t has been decided to request the
different Mission lodges of the various
fraternal orders to contribute special
features to the parade in the nature
of uniformed corps or groups of mem
bers bearing banners of their organiza-
tions. A committee consisting of Dr.
C. r. Griffin, George w. Gerhard and
George Lunt has been given charge of
this part of the parade.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26
PLUNGER RUDOLPH
LEAVES FOR NEW YORK
Man About Whom Scandal
Hovered Is Accompanied
by Mrs. Collins

w. H. Rudolph. the racetrack plunger,
who gained unenviable notoriety during
his stay at the st. Francis hotel by the
publication of a story that he had
abandoned his wife, Mabel k Rudolph
of New York. sister of NJ X. KittIe-
man, and that the latter was about to
bring action to have his brother in
law returned to New York on a. charge
of desertion, left the hotel last night
for New York.
1t is just one week since Rudolph
was apprised of the contemplated ac-
tion against him. He was accompanied
on his trip east by Mrs. Collins and her
son. who Were of his party at the st
Francis. 1t was rumored about the
hotel and the racetrack, where Ru-
dolph was daring plunger. that he
intended to marry Mrs. Collins as soon
as the courts freed him from Mrs. Ru-
doiph. Rumor about the hotel had the
handsome Mrs. Collins and Rudolph
brother and sister, but the racetrack
plunger denied this relation
The party left on the 4 o'clock train
yesterday afternoon for the east by
way of Ell Paso. Rudolph has been
very successful in his wagers at the
Emeryville course and reluctantly left
the scene OF his financial successes.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26
GIRL HASTENS TO
BE CHRISTMAS BRIDE
Miss Jessie Coleman Weds j.
B. Hurd Before He Leaves
for South America

Miss Jessie Coleman was married last
night to J. B. Hurd, a mining operator
of Goldfeld. The ceremony was per-
formed at st. Agnes church by Father
Collins. Mrs. Hurd had been diligently
preparing the Christmas music for the
Catholic church in Goldfield when her
husband to be wired her that he must
journey Immediately for South America
Rather than postpone the wedding in
definitely 1T was arranged that the
ceremony should be performed before
the journey. Miss Coleman Nhurried
from her organ stool to a train and
arrived in time to have the ceremony
celebrated on Christmas day Miss
Coleman was attended by Mrs. j. e.
Hall and Daniel g. Coleman, her cousin.
was groomsman. A wedding supper
was served at the st. Francis hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Fl. Coleman.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Z. Hall, William Har-
vey, Elmer Harvey and Fannie r
Coleman were present. The couple will
leave this morning for South America.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26
Local Brevities

CHECK PROVES woRTHLEss-Alexande
Marques. a solicitor, was booked at the city
prison yesterday a charge of passing a nc
fitious check.
ACCUSED OF EMBEZzLEMEET-charle ID
Spencer was arrested yesterday on a warrant
charging him with felony embezzlement Mrs
Elizabeth Cox of 1913 Turk street alleges that
last October she gave Spencer an English draft
for 1922 10 cash and he kept the coin
BURGLARS LOOT TAILOR sHoP-Burp,ars
entered the tailoring establishment of NJ Conn
at the corner Of o'FsrrelI and Laguna streets
about IL o'clock last night. They secured 500
worth Of cloth and $3.50 in money
RAID ON CHINESE GAMBLERs-Fir.y-six
Chinese were arrested in a raid made by Ser
geant Lane and posse last night on a gambling
resort at lis Wayerley place.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26
thinner GRABS MONEY
AND FLEES FROM STORE
Thief Runs Into Arms of Police
men After Exciting Chase
by Crowd

William Hawley, who says he is a
timer, went into the dry goods store of
s. Bottaro, 446 Montgomery avenue, yes
terday morning, ostensibly to make a
purchase. sack containing $105 was
lying on the counter and Hawley
grabbed it and ran out of the store. Bot
taro started in pursuit and soon over
took Hawley and snatched the sack out
of his hand.
Bottaro's cries of stop THEIR at
tracted the. crowd. and when Hawley
continued his flight he was chased by a
large number of excited persons
After going about a block Hawley
ran into the arms of Policemen Hand1ey
and Meredith. He was taken back to
Bottaro's store and Bottaro said that
the contents OF the sack were S25 short.
Hawley was booked at the city prison
on charge of grand larceny.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26
SUTRO ESTATE LOSES
LAND CASE ON APPEAL
Decision of Lower Court Award
ing Possession of Block Re-
Yersed BY Supreme Court

The supreme court has reversed
the decision of the lower court in the
case of Emma L. Merritt and w r. II.
Adamson, executors of the estate of
Adolph Sutro versus c.. j. Barta ct al.
The original action was to recover pos
session of an ire gular block of land
situated on the Great Highway. The
Sutro estate won the case in the lower
court. but the defendants appealed
The decision in the case of-John Tay-
lor against Hale McCowen, an action
to settle adverse claims to land in Men
dccino county, which was decided in
favor of the plaintiff, was affirmed by
the higher court
The application of j. A. Chase for a
writ of prohibition to prevent a trans-
fer OF case from the court of Judge
Hunt to Santa Clara county was
granted.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26
SKIPPER IN CONTEMPT
ARRESTED ON ARRIVAL
Captain Wirschuleit of Schooner
Bandon, Witness to Murder,
Leaves Before Trial

G. Wirschuleit, captain of the steam
schooner Bandon, was arrested upon
the arrival OF that vessel from San
Pedro last evening by United States
Marshal Elliott and booked at the
city prison on a charge of contempt of
court.
The contempt is alleged to have been
committed at Honolulu.
Wirschuleit was a witness to mur-
der in Honolulu and had been sum-
moned to appear at the trial of the
murderer Before the trial took place
he left Honolulu and has since been
running up and down the coast.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26
where beauty Reigns

Once a year the prettiest gem OF a
store in the world can be seen at its
best. Andrews Diamond Palace is only
open evenings in December. from the
seventh until Christmas. Brilliant, scin-
tillating, sparkling myriads of flashing
lights and gems. Inspection encouraged.
909 Van Ness ay. near Ellis st
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26
LATE SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
BY UNITED wIRELEss

BY UNITED WIRELESS
Simr Col L L Drake, p m, 60 miles north
Of Cane Flatfery.
Stmr Pennsylvania. G p m, longitude AZ az
aorfh latitude 2S As west.
Stmr Lurline. N, $50 miles from San
Francisco. viii arrive Sunday morning.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26
Portland Shippers Protest

PORTLAND Ore, Dec. 25.--Commer-
cial bodies of this city propose vigor-
ously to- protest against the arbitrary
advance in freight rates affecting prac-
tically all Pacific coast shipments over
transcontinental railroads These new
rates, which amount to an increase of
from Z II to 10 cents a hundred, accord
ing to the schedule that has been pub
lished by the transportation companies,
become effective January 1 next. The
new tariff is being studied by the
interested commercial organizations
preliminary to formulating a protest
that will in due time be presented to
the traffic departments OF all roads
concerned.
An organization OF the implement
dealers of this city has presented q
protest against the advanced rates ap-
piled to agricultural machinery to the
traffic departments of various roads
which would profit by an enforcement
of the new rates.
The increase in the rate on agricul-
tural machinery amounts virtually to
10 cents hundred, and the association
of dealers handling these goods in
Portland demands that the old sched-
ule be maintained.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26
PLAN BIG PROTEST
AGAINST INCREASE
Shippers in Coast Cities Are
Preparing for Meetings
December 80

Christmas day was not allowed to
interfere with the work OF the shippers
committee which has cnarge of the
Preparations for the meetings that are
10 be held December 80 to protest
against the proposed increase in freight
rates by the railroads.
The wires were Kept busy between
the Offices of the local body and the
representatives in the outlying sections.
Each city will have a specially pre-
pared program. and resolutions will
be presented which will conform to
tie general policy a:reaGy adopted
The committee at San Jose reports
great progress. More than 100 prom
inent merchants have enlisted in the
cause and are working hard to make
their meeting success, one that will
bring results.
d. A. Lindley of the Sacramento job
bers' association was in conference
with members of the local executive
committee yesterday. He reported that
every member of the association in
Sacramento was enthusiastic and eager
for the meeting of the 30th.
The Sacramento jobbers' association
will protest vigorously because of the
belief that any raise in transcontinental
iates Will cause disaster to the various
t|httCoAo ~ ele-e tSiiilpiS iHry di z
in the fight to stay and will indorse
any resolutions that may be passed
by the local executive committee and
Will take up any plan of action out
lined.
The local executive committee has
been in conference with several OF
the merchants who began suit against
Wells Fargo in an effort to prevent
that company from raising its tariffs.
1t is possible that similar action will
be taken to prevent the railroad com
panies from putting into effect the
nroposed new schedule.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26

For Automobile Eye Insurance
Ask druggist for Murine Eye Remedy.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26
Holiday Goods at
III Off Marked Prices

Toilet Sets. Shaving Sets, Letter
Racks, Handkerchief and Glove
Boxes, Collar and Cuff Boxes,
Smoking Sets, Photograph AL
buns, Sewing Sets, Nccktie
Boxes are included in this re-
duction.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26

Music Rolls, Collar and Cuff Boxes,
Travelling Companions, Drinking
Cups, Writing Portfolios, Glove
and Handkerchief Cases and
Beaded Bags
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
0f NEWS
rBFPORTANT EVENTS ARE sCHED-
 ULED FOR THE WEEK.
Much Interest Centers in the Work in ComnHittee ROOms of ConGress -Thaw Trial and Many
 Conventions.

The coming weeks promise of news making events is unusually interest ing. Tn Congress the committee rooms rather than the floors of the Senate and the House are now the centers of interest and will continue to be so for some time. Thus far no really im- portaft measure has received the sanc- tion of a committee in either House if the penal code bill be excepted. and even on that measure all the work had been done before the beginning of the present session. The two subjects which are attracting attention to the exclusion of almost everything else are the financial bill and the navy per- sonneI bill. the former by Senator Aldrich and the latter by Senator Hale.
 Among the conventions and gather ingB of various organizations which win take place this week, probably the most interesting will be that of the National Guard Association at Boston on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. This meeting will be largely instru- mental in determining the changes to be made In the national law resulting from the expiration of the five years period allowed by the Dick bill which was intended to bring the guard or- ganization into conformity with the regular army.
 Much interest is lent to- the meeting of the civic forum in New York on Tuesday evening by the presence of Paul MiIyukoff, the distinguished Rus sian statesman and leader of the Con- stitutionalists who comes to- America only to address the meeting.
 Tn Helena, Mont. on Tuesday. the National Wool Growers Association will meet to discuss a number of ques- tions of vital interest to sheep raisers. Three presidential possibilities are. ex- pected to make addresses at public functions. Mir. Bryan will be the guest of honor at a dollar dinner at Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday evening, and is expected to make an address which will be a reply to recent public speech es, both Democratic and Republican, regarding the issues on which the cam paign will be fought.
 Governor Hughes Is scheduled for two speeches on Friday, one being the West End Womens' Republican Association of New York, and the other at the an nual dinner of the University of Penn syivania.
 The Thaw trial will of course occu- ,py large space in the weeks news. The jury has been secured. the introduction of testimony will begin promptly on Monday after the opening address of the prosecution.
 The battleship fleet will remain at Rio de Janeiro for the next ten days where officers and men will be elabor- afely entertained both by the Govern ment and the municipality and by or Ranizations of citizens.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
the courts how far a Legislature may.<
 undertake the mana aRemeut control ar ~

the courts how far Legislature may, undertake the management control ar 4 regulation of prfvate property. HfJ gossiped in Capitol circles that Coy f- or Corner. during the famous sr- view with President smith. offer Shim a compromise from the law-maf < giatss, which was thought to be sat- ctory 1. This. according to the gossip. was de- clined on the grounds that 1t would have no binding effect on further Leg islaturcs and that the question of rate making would De dependent on the personnel of any Legislature which might care to deal with the subject. ~ is said that President Smith held thas all railroad building and extension in Alabama and other Southern States where the anti-raflroad candidates nao been successful in their search TOT off1ce would be suspended 1ntfl the question was finally and definitely de- termined.
 The present litigation is to determ- inc that. It's importance is attracting the attention of the entire counry
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13

can fleet or squadron has ever had in Europe or Asia win even rival that which they will enjoy in Rio Janeiro. It is therefore fitting. especially at this time. when everybody is taking more interest in South America as result of Secretary Roots recent visit to that part of the world. to note some re- markable facts about Rio Janeiro and Brazil.
 As the fleet steamed into the Bay of Rio those aboard our ships beheld scenery and natural surroundings of unrivaled charm. This remarkable harbor is entered between mountain ous promontories. and then it opens out into rare expanse of deep water which would permit all the navies of the world to float safely at anchor. It Is dotted here and there with islands Of varying size. On the left. tower the lofty peaks of the organ mountains, while on the right the land slopes away gracefully to distant hills. Upon graceful crescents of the bay at the foot of the mountains and creeping up on their sides. lies the city itself. with an appearance of soiidity and strength worthy of the powerful republic Of which 1t is the capital.
 Wonderful Progress.
 Within the limits of Rio Janeiro are nearly 100000 people and 1t is growing so rapidly that the million mark will be passed before this decade Is ended. No city fin the United States. with the exception of New York and Chicago, Is increasing its population more rapid 1y.
 Its most striking features are the famous Avenida Central. It's principal street. the boulevard system along the water front, the elegant public build- ings and churches. and the presence on one side,. of the magnificent bay and. on the other. of lofty mountain peaks, in it's immediate suburbs. from which an incomparable view can be obtained.
 The Avenida Central extends for a mile and a half through the very heart of the city, and is as beautiful as the Champs Elysee in Paris or the Untcr den Linden in Berlin. It was construct ed recently at a cost of s35 1000. .0o0 and would put to shame anything cores bonding to 1t in Washington. New York, or Chicago. It is over 100 feet wide in the clear. while running along
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
SOLDIER SHOT DEAD BY NEGRO Sergeant Calling Mur-
 dered at Fort. JAMES HART IS CAPTURED Claims to Have No Knowledge of
 Tragedy. Member of Coast Artillery sasd ts Have Had DinacsIty with
 His slayer Some
 Time Age.
JAMES HART IS CAPTURED

Pensacola. Fla. Jan. Especial. )--- Sergeant Oscar GatIing of the goth company of coast artillery. was mur- dered at Fort Barrancas this morning about o'clock by James Hart, a negro. who fired four bullets Into the body of the sergeant, producing instant death.
 Hart immediately made his escape from the post. but this morning at ( o'clock he was captured by police of- ficers, who had been notified of the murder, and who had been stationed at tne various roads and bridges leading from Fort Barrances to the city.
 According to reports from the fort. which Is nine miles distant, the negro had grudge against the sergeant owing to some words that had passed several months ago, when the latter was In charge of the post laundry. whore the wife of Hart, who fs a bright mulatto, was employed.
 Wednesday. it is stated, Hart went to the fort and threatened to kill the army ofticer, but was ordered from the grounds.
 Last night he left Pensacola about ii o'clock on a car. and. stopping two miles from the fort. left the car. and evidently walked the balance of the way to the fort. and there secreted himself until the sergeant started from the quarters of the goth company to make his report on the absence of soma men at midnight He had just passed one of the post buildings when he was shot.
 sentinel running to the point found the officer dying and the negro making his escape.
 The negro. when brought to tho city this morning, stated that he had no idea of having killed any one. and claimed that he went to the home of his wife and knocked on the door. It was opened. but some one commenced shoot- ing and he fired back and left.
 Sergeant Gatling had been stationed at the fort for seven years, and come here from Atlanta. where he had reia- tiyes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
ESTES SHOT
 BY HIS WIFE Wound Will Probably
 Prove Fatal. SHOOTING WAS ACCIDENTAL Was Handing Him the Weapon When 1t Discharged. General Freight Agent of the central of Georsia SIs In . Critical Con-
 ditson. skull Frae-
 tured.
SHOOTING WAS ACCIDENTAL

Savannah, Ga, Jan. 12--(Special.)-- W. E. Estes, General Freight Agent of the Central of Georgia Railway, lies at the point of death in the Savannah Hospital, with a bullet wound in the head. Some hope of his recovery is expressed by the attending surgeons The shooting of Mir. Estes was acci- dental.
 He arvfvsd at his home on Hun Street at an early hour this morning Mrs Estes had been awakened early in the night by a noise in the house and she feared there might be a burglar al work Arising. she placed an automat- ic pistol upon the table near her bed. but later fell asleep, Upon the arrival of Mir. Estes. she awakened. but pres entity fancied she heard the noise re- peated. and calling to Mir. Estes, she told him she thought there might be a burglar in the house and asked him to take the pistol and make a search He reached for the pistol. and as Mrs. Estes was handing it to him, 1t was discharged, the bullet entering Mfr. Estes's right temple.
 Mrs. Estes, in a state of wild alarm, retaining her eoolness and courage tell ephoned for friends of Mir. Estes, who came hufriediy and had him removed to the hospital. Surgeons found and re- moved the bullet. but the skull was badly fractured. It Is said the optic nerves may have been either destroyed or severely injured.
 Mir. 1sfes is a man of remarkably large stature and .is 4s years of age. Three years ago he married Mrs. Lottie Hatcher Swift, of Columbus, Ga. He has been with the Central of Georgia for many years and is man of wide and general popularity,
 Mir. Estes came to Savannah ten years ago. His home was at Hapevilie, near Atlanta, where his father and mother reside. Ills parents were notified of the accident and his sister reached Sa- vannah from Hapexfiie tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
HARRY THAW TRIAL
PROSECUTION WILL PRESENT ITS
 CASE TO JURY TO-DAY.
Martin LIttIeton will Make The open ing Address For Thaw-A straight Plea of Insanity
 WiII Re Entered.

New York. Jan, l2--The second trial of Harry K. Thaw. for the killing of Stanford White. will begin in earnest tomorrow morning when the state will present its case to the jury which is charged with determining the respon- sibility of the defendant under the law.
 With a straight plea of insanity en- tered. from the very beginning. the issue this year will be one of re- sponsibility or Responsibility with the words guilty or Innocence" of the accused seldom heard. Assistant Dis trict Attorney GarVan will outline the states case in ten minutes speech. He will briefly sketch the incidents leading up to the shooting on Madison Square roof garden and will charae- terize the killing as he did last year. as a cooly planned and willful murder. Thaw's actions preceding and follow ing the crime will be held up as those of a sane man.
 The states witnesses were heard in less than two hours at the first trial,