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The San Francisco call., 1908-12-15
CONCERNS LEADERSHIP
REMAINS UNDISPUTED
Hamilton, Brown Shoe Conn
pany Gains Distinction by
Excellence of Products

In everything there is always one
that is bigger or stronger or wiser
than the others of its kind. This one
is invariably the leader. 1t is true
of men-it is true OF the lower ami
mals-it is true of business institutions
1t is true of everything.
The shoe manufacturing business is
no exception to the rule-there is one
leader which is so unqualiiedly the
leader that none ever attempt to dis
pute the leadership.
This leader is the Hamilton, Brown
Shoe Company. For 81 years this
house has been the Largest Shoe House
in the World. Its enormous business
has been built up by the quality of
its shoes and the motto which has been
constantly before every worker in the
business Keep the Quality Up"
One of the most striking proofs that
the quality is there and is recognized
by the people who buy good shoes is
that during the past year. when busi-
ness conditions were unfavorable, the
sales on the American Lady and Ameri-
can Gentlemen Shoes increased more
than SS25,000 over the sales of the
year 1907.
So great has become the demand for
these American Lady and American
Gentlemen Shoes that the Hamilton,
Brown Shoe Company felt the need for
eastern headquarters to take care of
their greatly increasing business in the
hotbed of the New England shoe indus
try Negotiations were opened which
quite recently resulted in the purchase
Of the old established business OF
Batchelder & Lincoln of Boston.
The acquisition of the business.
which has been made the eastern head
quarters OF the Hamilton, Brown Shoe
Company and which will provide an
enormous outlet for Hamilton. Brown
Shoes IN the east, makes it certain
that the Is million mark will immedf-
ately be passed and a new mark of
20 million must be set. 1t also greatly
increases the leadership of the Hamii-
ton, Brown Shoe Company SO that r
is not likely to ever be assailed.
The buildings and factories of the
Hamilton. Brown Shoe Company in
the east and west have a street front
age half mile long. If placed on.
upon another would make a building
sixty stories high. covering an area
of SIS 400 sorare fe1+ - So
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-15

asked for cheap grade. Monthly
payments can be arranged as low as
Sc per month. and the same reduced
prices will apply on easy payment
business.
THE AUTO-PIANO
Did you ever see an Auto-piano owner
who was not an enthusiast? No musi-
cal instrument has done so much to ex-
tend the influence OF music in the homo
as the Auto-piano. Here Is a piano
that can be played by any member of
the family. from the little child TO the
grandparents, and 1T is a joy to them
all. With a catalogue of twenty thou
sand musical selections to pick from
you can always have the brightest and
newest music in your home
The Auto-piano is not a haphazard
combination OF a piano and player
1t is one harmonious instrument. made
in one factory and dependable in every
part That is the reason the owner
of the Auto-piano has none OF the
troubles so frequently found in other
player pianos.
The Auto-piano was the first PLAYER
piano brought to San Francisco. It is first
In simplicity. first in musical excel
lence. first in completeness. A leader
In all but price. which is but little
higher than an ordinary piano of equal
grade.
A BINDING GUARANTEE
Every instrument sold carries with
Il the Eilers guarantee, insurinx N
return OF your money il the piano yo1
buy is not satisfactory.
All OF our stores will be open every
evening from now until Christmas. You
VIII be wise to have your piano set
aside now We will deliver il at any
hour you wish at Christmastime.
Eilers Music Company. 975 Market
Street. 1920 Fillmore Street; san Jose.
stockton. Eureka, Reno. etc.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-15
MISS OF II WRISTS
LOOT FROM THIEVES
Trails Burglars From Scene of
Crime and Attacks Them
in Street
MiSCreants Take to Heels and Ii
Is Decided They Had Enough
Punishment

BERk ELEY, Dec. 1.-two robbers
were trailed, attacked. overcome and
put to flight in a lonely street at mid
night last night by pretty Ethel Hamp-
ton, single handed and weaponless.
Some linen which the thieves had stolen
from the home of her cousin. Mrs. c. w.
Williams of 2632 Durant avenue, was
recovered. The plucky miss who
routed the burglars was but II years
old.
The attack took place in Durant ave-
nue. near Dana street, where the girl
had trailed the men, John Frisleben
and his twin brother, n. F'risleben, put
up q vigorous fight with their canes,
but they were no match for the plucky
girl. who parried their blows.
The daring girl wrested away the
bundles of towels from the thieves
and showered blows upon them until
they were glad to take to their heels
down Durant avenue. The affair has
been reported to the police, but Mrs.
Williams and her cousin were satisfied
that the Frisleben brothers had re-
ceived enough punishment without
causing their arrest.
Miss Hampton, mere slip of a girl,
was modest about her hand to hand
struggle with the thieves.
1T was nothing at ALL" she said. I'VE
knew that they were the guilty parties,
and ! determined to put an end to it.
Mrs. Williams praised her cousin
highly. She declared that she had
pressed the inquiries about the stolen
linen and fixed the responsibility on
the Frislebens, who visited at the
house, but had asked Miss Hampton to
pay no more attention TO the mat
ter. She disregarded my instructions, -
continued Mrs. Williams. and proved
herself to be a brave girl"
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-15
WOMAN is SHOT BY
MAN SHE REJECTED
Mrs. Sadie Campbell Spurns S.
w. Van SickIen on Learning
He Deserted Family

Mrs. Sadie Campbell, divorcee. liv-
ing at 301 Church street, was shot in
the back last night with 3S caliber
revolver by S. w. Van Sicklin, barber
whom she had accompanied to this city
from Seattle, and who lived in the same
house with her, her sister and brother
in law, William Marriott.
Marriott says that Van Sicklin had
threatened to poison her last Saturday
because she refused to allow him into
her room, and had twice attempted to
commit suicide for the same reason.
The woman is at the central emergency
hospital and the man is in the city
prison.
Mrs. Campbell, who had been divorced
but a short time, met Van Sicklin in
Vancouver while on visit from Seattle
a few months ago. When she returned
to Seattle Van Sicklin followed her and
induced her to come to this city. where
he bought the furniture and rented the
fat at 301 Church street. Later her
sister and brother in law came to live
with her. Mrs. Campbell learned some
time ago that Van Sicklin had a wife
and FIVE children, whom he had de-
serted in Vancouver. and she said she
would have nothing further to do with
him.
Last Saturday night. following dis
poison Mrs. Campbell. and since then
has behaved in so violent a manner
that she decided to return to Seattle.
She was packing up her trunk to go
last night when Van Sicklin, who had
been drinking. entered with revolver
and threatened to shoot her.
She ran from the room and the man
fired a shot at her retreating figure,
the bullet striking her in the back at
the waist line. She turned quickly
and foored the man With blow on
the face.
Detective Michael Burke, who hap
pened to be passing. heard the noise
of the scuffie and entered the house to
find the pair on the floor f1oundering
in a pool of blood.
Both were taken. to the central
emergency hospital. where 1t was
found that the blood upon the man
was from the blow on the nose.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-15
TITUS ESTATE LEGATEE
WILL RETAIN PROPERTY
Contest of Will of Eccentric
Woman Fails Through Lack
of Evidence

REDWOOD CITY. Dec. 14.-By a de-
cision handed down by Judge John E.
Richards of Santa Clara county, sitting
for Judge Buck, litigation which has
involved the estate OF Augusta A. Titus
for the last year has been ended and
the estate. which consists of valuable
property in this city, still remains In
the possession of the George l.. Davis
estate.
Mrs. Titus WAS one of the most &C.
centric characters in this city and in
the latter. years of her life became a
thorn in the side of the county officials.
even going to the point of standing off
the sheriff's forces in siege which
lasted for two days. with a cat her
knitting and trusty revolver foi her
companions.
The suit against the Davis estate was
brought by the administrator of the
Titus estate on the grounds that when
the property of Mrs. Titus was decided
to Davis. who was brother of the
Redwood woman. that she had been
subjected to undue influence The con-
test failed through lack of evidence
The property interests involved
amount to $4,000.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-15
A L|FE'S PLEASURE IN
A CHRISTMAS GIFT
A Piano or Auto-piano Brings Lasting
Enjoyment to the Whole
Family
Hundreds of Pianos Set Aside at Eilers
Stores for Christmas Delivery

We have solved the gift question for
several hundred San Francisco families.
Most gifts, no matter how great their
cost, lose their novelty after a short
time. But the fascination of piano or
an Auto-piano increases every day and
each year.
1t is a popularity of music that the
more you hear of it the more you want.
What, then. could be more timely. more
sensible, more in keeping with the
Christmas spirit than a piano, that will
bring renewed pleasure to every mem
ber of the household for every day of
generation?
YOUR OWN CHOICE
We have no particular piano to sell
you, no favorites to play-we have as
many different makes of pianos as all
other San Francisco stores combined.
and are sure to have a piano in our
immense display that Will satisfy every
demand. 1t is our aim TO supply you
with the piano that will be most pleas
ing and satisfactory TO you. You make
your own selection with no persuasion
on the part of our statesmen. Whatever
your choice may be. we will guarantee
that an instrument of equal quality will
cost twenty five per cent more If pur-
chased in any other store. You choose
from such well known makes as the
"Sohmer.r the aristocratic ~Hazelton."
the old reliable Decker" the Lester"
Hobart NJ Cable "KimbaIl," ~Hallet
& Davis" "Schumann." STORY & Clark
Crown Marshall & WendalI' and
over thirty other well known merf-
torious makes.
During the Christmas holidays the
prices Of all pianos have been reduced
so that now a high grade piano is
within your reach at the price that is
usually paid for medium grade fnstru
ment. while a good medium grade piano
can now be secured at what is usually
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-15
PASSENGER CHARGES
THEFT ON SENATOR
{. M. Kirby Says Reign of Ter
ror Existed or Vessel During
Trip From Portland

A reign of terror prevailed on the
steamer Senator during the three days
of its trip from Portland to this city,
which ended last night, according to
G. M. Kirby, formerly of the New York
detective force, and many other pas
sengers on the steamer.
When the steamer left Portland last
Friday a party of four, Addie Rose.
Fannie Watkins, Sidney Lecoos and
Hugh L. Adkins boarded the vessel.
Kirby CHANGED to be at the wharf
and says that when he noticed the
party, decided to follow them to this
city. Before the steamer had reached
Astoria rumpus occurred on the up
per deck in which three shots were
fired. Attempts to investigate the
shooting resulted in the hasty depart
ure of one Charles German at Astoria.
German jumped to the wharf and hid
In one OF the warehouses. He was cap
tured by Kirby and brought back to the
steamer. At this jnncture Adkins is
said TO have attempted to arrange mat
ters with the detective, but was turned
away.
According to Kirby's statement. Cor
man was not placed in custody, and he
and the other men, Adkins and Lecoos.
were allowed to roam about the ship
together. Kirby charges several state
rooms were entered and baggage tam
pered with.
IT was the worst trip | have ever
been en-, said Kirby last night II had
the men arrested when they landed. but
captain Kelly refused to hold them on
any charge. The vessel is being run
contrary to the federal laws. The cap
tain is wholly incompetent"
Charges will be preferred this morn
ing by Kirby. Among the passengers
Whom Kirby says will stand by his
statements are John Murdock, c. E.
Lansblade, T. Barr. A. S. Cooper. Harry
walters and DR. and Mrs. j. p. Chalm-
ers.
murdoch says lie was robbed of $40.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-15
PETER CLAUDIANES'
TRIAL TO BEGIN
Alleged Dynamiter of Schenck
Home Will Face Bar of
Justice Wednesday
Brother of Man Charged With
Attempting to Kill Gallagher
Is TO Be Tried Next

OAKLAND, Dec. 14.-Peter Claudi-
anes, indicted for the alleged dynamit
ing of the Schenck house in East Oak
land in an attempt TO kill James l..
Gallagher, chief witness for the San
Francisco graft prosecution, will go
TO trial before Judge Waste Wednes-
day morning. A two days eontinu-
ance was granted this morning in
order TO allow Attorney A. L. Frick
who has finished the defense of Mrs.
Isabella j. Martin, 10 make his terms
with the financial hackers of the Claud-
lanes brothers,
Attorney n. c. Coghlan attempted to
secure delay today by presenting an
afidayit showing that he was engaged
in murder trial and could not leave
clerk with whom he intrusted the
affidavit was debarred from addressing
the court and District Attorneys Lang
don and Donahue objected to more
delay
Frick was then called for a consul
tation with John and Peter Claudianes
and Attorney w. J. Scott, and later
Frick said that he would require at
least two days for a conference with
Nat Eustathiw of Oroville. uncle of the
defendants. who is credited with .furn-
ishing the financial backing for the
defense. Eustathiw will arrive to-
night
Scott then gave his word that he
would proceed Wednesday morning
whether Frick or Coghlan were pres
ent or not. The jury panel was or
dered TO appear at that time
Witnesses for the prosecution who
viii be called to appear are Thomas
Fundas. William II. Langdon, w. j.
Burns. J. f. Mccarthy. Carl Eisen-
schimmel, George L. Schenck. DR.. G.
Brown, r. o. Adams. Z. Donahue, A
Tenders and j. II. Witt
The date for the trial of John Claud-
lanes, jointly indicted with Peter and
Felix Pauduveris, the fugitive, will be
set on Wednesday. Plans of the prose-
cution call for the commencement of
Johns trial as soon as that of Peter
is finished
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-15
ATTEMPT MADE TO LOOT
ELKS' CORNERSTONE BOX
Thieves Disrupt Brick and Nor
tar in Vain Effort to Sc
cure NaIuabIeS

SAN MATEO. Dec. I4.-Hardly wait
ing for the concrete and mortar with
which the cornerstone Of the EIks' new
clubhouse had been set TO thoroughly
dry. thieves attempted 20 knock off the
bricks with which the box was covered
last night with the purpose of obtain
ing its contents.
Sunday AFTERNOON the members of the
local lodge dedicated their new club
house with elaborate ceremonies. the
cornerstone being formally laid In
the stone was placed box. which con-
tanned the usual relics. including a list
OF the members and $40 in money.
which was undoubtedly the booty
sought. The box was placed in a hole
prepared for Il ia the cornerstone and
The bricks were knocked off and work
started on the concrete before the rob-
bers were evidently frightened away.
70 clew has yet been obtained by the
police.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-15
JACKSON HATCH HAS
BAD DAY IN COURT
Counsel of Attorney Charged
With EmbezzIement Fails
to Shake Mrs. Sage
Witnesses Testify That Money
Belonging to Estate Was
Converted by Defendant
Especial Dispatch to The Call

Especial Dispatch to The Call
SAN JOSE, Dec. 14.-Today, for the
first time, Jackson Hatch, twice can
didate for the supreme bench, be-
trayed slight nervousness in the court
room where he is being tried for en-
bezzlement from the estate of Mrs.
Sarah e. Sage.
Today was a bad day for the de-
fendant. The cross examination OF
Mrs. Sage the prosecuting witness, by
Attorney Linforth developed nothing
beyond the fact that she had trusted
Hatch completely with all of her bust
ness affairs. 1t was long drawn out,
but failed to show any agreement on
the part of Mrs. Sage that Hatch
could personally use her money.
Aside from Mrs. Sage the witnesses
of the day were n, M. Wright of the
First national bank and George T..
Rutherford of the Commercial and
Savings bank of San Jose. Through
Wright the district attorney traced a
number of checks for property which
Hatch sold directly into his own per-
sonal account in the First national
bank.
Rutherford testified in regard to the
account of Mrs. Sage at the Commercial
bank, in which Hatch claims were de-
posted large sums of money for her.
While Hatch collected. according to the
testimony, about $4,000 of her money
In the years 1906 and 1907. the bank
books shows a deposit of only few
hundred dollars in the Commercial bank
TO her credit.
BY Rutherfords testimony the people
also disposed of the claim that Hatch
had deposited $4,000 obtained by the
sale of San Francisco property to Mrs.
Sage's credit in San Francisco bank.
Money was shown to have been depos-
lted in the Commercial bank and subse-
quently drawn out and lent by Hatch.
Ihe prosecution claims that these loans
were made by Hatch to himself The
prosecution expects to have all of it's
testimony complete tomorrow
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-15
HOLDS ANNUAL CONVENTION

PALO ALTO, Dee. 14.-Sixty delegates
from councils located at Palo Alto, Los
Gatos, Morgan Hill, Redwood City, San
Martin. Pacheco. Saratoga, Campbell,
East San Jose, San Juan, San Jose and
Gilroy were present at the semiannual
convention of the sixty y-eighth district
of the Fraternal Aid association Promi-
nent officials of the order present in
cluded General Past President W. M.
scott of Santa Ana, General Vice Presi-
dent G. A. Bates of San Jose and Mr..
and Mrs. w. s. Lacy. state organizers.
Reports received from the various
councils OF the order showed that it is
in fine condition with q rapidly in
creasing membership. especially on the
peninsula
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-15
u. s. COURT GUSTS
FIRE DAMAGE SUITS
Tribunal Has No Jurisdiction in
SI7,000,000 Spring VaI-
lev Contest

The first of the suits brought against
the Spring Valley water company by
L. Henry Williams on behalf of a n11n
Der of claimants was thrown out of
the United States circuit court yester-
day by Judge Van Fleet on the ground
that the court lacked Jurisdiction in
the matter. Williams may now take
the matter into the superior court.
The specific case under consideration
was that OF Harry S. Ripley VS.. the
Spring Valley company. The demurrer
interposed by the corporation came
up yesterday for argument Henry
Schaertzer appeared for the plaintiff
and Charles Page for the company. The
case had been taken into the federal
court on the contention that 1t involved
the confiscation of property. Upon the
argument OF Page, Judge Van Fleet
sustained the demurrer.
Schaertzer and Williams have claims
aggregating some $4,000, goo against
the Spring Valley. They represent ner-
during the fire of April. 1906. and have
raised the point that the water com
pany can be held responsible Ii is
stated that they represent more than
5000 claimants. who have paid sums
ranging from SIS to $25. Attorneys
generally do not regard the suits
seriously.
Judge Van Fleet entered an order
yesterday designating the Mercantile
trust company as the depositary for
the money above the ordinance rate
collected from water consumers. IN
terest will run at the rate of per
cent Following out Judge Earring
tons decision Van Fleet appointed
Southard Hoffman, clerk of the court.
custodian of the fund, which Will be
held in escrow until a final decision is
rendered in the water rate litigation.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-15
Late Shipping Intelligence

CAFE FLATTERY--Passc in Dec IS. o.3s
m-Stmr Whittier. Passed out-Bark Emma
Laurans. towing d m.
stmr Watson. Off Columbia river q n m. re.
ppTis ns1,ng launch Ccroid sighted; 1f:20 y M
abrease Point New. Dungess light viii arriva
Seattle about a m
stmr Buckman passed Cape Blanco M;
favorable Winds cloudy: 12 noon passed Sesi
rocks: due at San Francisco II IN W
Sfnr Geo " Elder. 3 D m-16 miles north of
Northwest Seal rocks: City of PuebIa abeam the
Geo W Elder n M - '''e
stmr Santa Clara. 10 m--of Cape Sucking:
Stmr bilonian. s p m-Passing FaralIoncs
strong northwest winds: heavy sea: all we'll.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-15
CARRIER FUNERAL TO BE
HELD THIS AFTERNOON
Services Will Be Conducted in
the Family Residence by
Rev. Mr.. EIdrid0e

BERKELEY, Dec. 1.-THE funeral of
John CARRIER. the distinguished attor-
ney. will be held tomorrow afternoon
at o'clock from the family residence
in Claremont. The interment will be
private.
The pail bearers will be Chief Jus
tice William H. Beatty of the supreme
court, Judge w. c. Van Fleet. Garrett
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-15
ooNpucroR IS ROBBED

SAN RAFAEL, Dee. 14.-While watch
ing moving pictures ia the darkened
auditorium OF the Lyric theatcr at San
hafsel last night. Thomas Green.
conductor on the Northwestern Pacific
railroad. was robbed Of SIS.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-15

Fels Naptha removes any bemish stain or dirt from
WOODWORK marble or metal Try too pots pans dish
and sinks
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-15
Fels-Naptha Kills Germs. Says Anty.

Health Ofcer-S Sorry ma am but wen have to fumigate
you'll take my advice you'll burn the bed clothing"
Anty Drudge-"Burn nothing She'll wash them with
Fels-Naptha soap!
Health Ofcer-'In that case it's all right For
Fels-Naptha kills disease germs.
Dirt is the greatest enemy of the
human race.
A large part of every woman's life is
spent III fighting it. Water is her chief
ally. The next in importance is sFels-Naptha
soap. Fels-Naptha makes quick work of
dirt wherever it is.
Fels-Naptha is made especially for
taking dirt out of clothes in cold or luke
warm water. Does away with boiling and
hard-rubblng No steaming suds; no red
hot stove, no nauseous odor through the
house; no back-breaking work.
Clothes washed with Fels-Naptha in
cold or lukewarm water are cleaner and
fresher and last longer Try it and sec.
Be sure to follow directions on the
red and green wrapper.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-15
NAIVE pAueHTERs GIVE p1Tr

Dec. 14.--Aloha parlor, Native Daughters OF tIs.
Golden West. viii give a ball al Woodman hall
tomorrow evening. Mrs. Tillie FrIck will be floor
manager.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-15

W. McEnerney. Peter r. Dunno Will
lam T. Herrin, Samuel Bell Mckee, r.
III. Morrow. A A. Moore, Harry 4.
sor Z. w. Hilgard. Professor Irving
Stringham. Warning Wilkinson. Pro-
fessOr Charles Mills Gayley. Sidney V.
Smith and G.. II. GraysOn. The SerV-
ices Will be conducted by Rev George
c. Eldredge. pastor of St. Johns Pres
byterian church. and Rev O.. l. Par
sons. rector of ST. Marks Episcopal
church.
PROFESSOR DREsSLAR LEAVES Berkeley.
Dec. 14--Accompanied by Mrs. DreSslar Prot
Fletcher B. Dresslar OF the department OF etluca-
tion of the university left for Alabama hast
night. where he will I'LL the chairs Of philosophy
and education at the University Of Alabama
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-15

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