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The San Francisco call., 1908-12-29
PAINTING CONTRACTORS
LOSE DAMAGE SUIT
New Point of Law Involved in
Decision Rendered by
Judge Waste

OAKLAND. Dec. 2S--1he LleWellyTl
company. painting contractors of san
Francisco, We're denied $1,000 damages
from F. H. Barnes. a building con
tractor by Judge Waste today. The
decision involved law points which had
never been passed upon in California
and upon which courts in other states
took opposite views.
Barnes sublet the contract for paint
ing and tinting a house which he
erected in Jones street. San Francisco.
to the Llewe1lyn company for SIz0D
When the house was nearly finished ii
was destroyed in the great fire OF 1906.
Barnes refused TO pay for the paint
ing on the ground that his contract
called for the completion of the entire
work for s1.a09. without provision for
partial payments or for protection
against loss by FIRE or other natural
agencies
Judge Waste took this view and
gave Judgment for Barnes.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-29
MUST WALK 1000
MILES IN 400 DAYS
Colonial jack Reaches Berke-
ley From Portland, Maine,
Pushing WheeIbarrow

BERKELEY, Dec. 2S.-On a wager
of $1,000 against 1000 copies of the
book he will write on the completion
of his trip along the coast line of the
United States, j. A. Krehn, known as
Colonial Jack. arrived today from
Portland, Ne, to walk 5000 miles in
400 days. According to the conditions
OF the bet he must push a wheelbarrow
en- route and cover the distance in the
time named
Today was the one hundred and
eighty first of his. journey and he has
already walked 1850 miles. an average
OF 70 miles day. He must walk 221s
miles each "a hours according to the
wager and he declared that he is now
Tar ahead of the requirements
Although he has lost IL days through
sickness he still has IS days to spare.
as he started from Portland on June 1.
krohn is now wearing his fifth pair of
shoes, each weighing two pounds, but
in spite Of this handicap he has gained
five pounds in the journey thus far.
Besides a few articles of clothing his
only baggage is the wheelbarrow.
which he has dubbed The Sphinx" In
this he carries souvenir postcards,
which he sells in the various towns.
The sphinx is covered with postmarks
of $50 posteffices he has visited on his
Journey. It also has a speedometef at
tachment to record the miles covered
krohn expects to reach Portland
again September ., 1909. completing one
of the greatest walking feats of recent
years. Mrs. krehn accompanied him
on the journey by train as far as Mon
tana. when sickness compelled her TO
turn back and await his home coming.
He left here for the south early this
afternoon
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-29
UNABLE TO
STOP SEWER WORK
Supervisor Fails ia Effort to
Hold Up Appropriation of
$4,000

Supervisor Center tried to block the
progress of the work on the sewer sys-
tenn yesterday by holding UP the appro-
priation of $14e GOO recommended by
the engineers and the board of works
for the east Potrero's southern branch
of the system. and for most of an hour
asked questions of Assistant Engineer
Pollok observed that the matter was
visor and that "a hours discussion
wouldn't give any. light He was for
trusting the engineers. Connick said
that the system as submitted was the
best which the united efforts of Engi-
neers Grunsky, Manson and Rudolph
Herring could devise and on rollcall
the board sustained their work. only
Broderick voting with Center in OPP
position to the appropriation.
The Polytechnic high school will
benefit by the premium on the entire
school bond issue if resolution intro
|duced yesterday by D'Ancona is adopted
by the board From the premium al
ready received it is estimated that
100000 will be the total amount, and
record that this money go toward the
erection of the 100000 Polytechnic
high school building, q, site for which
has already been secured in Frederick
street between Willard and First
avenues.
PROVISION FOR PLANS
With another resolution that S. 600
be Immediately set aside for the plans
of the proposed structure the resolu-
tion was referred TO the building COM
mittee with a request for a report
within two weeks.
Hooks brought up the pole nuisance.
Nav .lax-s
ing poles might be a way to get at the
corporations inflieting poles unneces-
sarily on the public. and moved that
the city attorney be asked how far
the boards power extends we don
seem to have much power in the way
of fixing rates; the federal courts have
about taken that matter out of our
hands," said Murphy, but perhaps we
can arrange a tax schedule ON the poles
which will accomplish one good pur-
pose"
The board referred the question to
the city attorney.
THAT OUTSIDE TRACK
The United Railroads made another
attempt yesterday to get for nothing
the right to run electric cars by trolley
on the outer Market street track. The
particular vehicle of approach to the
supervisors this time was the Down
town Property Owners association.
represented by Emmett Hayden; and
the particular excuse. the New Years
eve celebration. Hayden represented to
the public utilities committee and the
supervisors that it would be fine
thing to use these outer tracks for the
cars carrying the bands up and down
Market street on the eve of the new
year and wanted the board to give sthe
road the permit for the single evening.
The proposition was not entertained.
Murdock secured the adoption Of a
resolution cautioniHg the police rigor-
ously TO corral 'drunks' New Years
eve and to suppress rowdyism. The
use of confetti other than made of
paper was put under the ban
The ordinance regulating the open-
ing, etc, of streets for the laying of
pipes and conduits was put over one
week.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-29
REPORT OF FISHERIES
COMMISSION DELAYED
British Member of Body Pro-
NOTED and Successor Asks
More lime to Study Work

STANFORD UNIVERSITY. Dec. 2S.-
By order Of the state department and
the premier Of England the date for
the report Of the International fisheries
commission has been postponed from
January ] TO June = The reason for
the postpOnenent is the resignation OF
the british member :. T. Basted0. who
has been promoted 10 be deputy min
lister His successor on the commits
sion. Of which Dr. David Starr Jordan
Is the American member. is Prof. Ed
ward =. Prince or tie University of
Toronto. Ottawa
Commissioner Prince mas asked for
more time ia which 20 accuaint HIM
self with the work before making the
report
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-29
FIGHT pUEL wITH kNlvEs

RICHMOND. Dec. eS.-E.ric Lenhorn.
an enthusiastic Swede. and Luis Schap-
pecehesei. a patriotic Italian fought a
duel with knives in the kitchen OF
Wylies restaurant this morning over
the glory OF their. respective fatAer-
lands. L4enhorn. who IS an assistant
cook. had an ear nearly cut on by the
Italian. dish washer. who had one OF
his arms almost severed
The men Quarreled about their natal
lands and suddenly seized knives and
attacked eath other. When the con-
hict had subsided the Swetle was bleed
ing from two gashes. an ear being
hacked and both lips slashe ed
Both men are In a hospital
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-29
COLLINS TUNED DOWN

George ID. Collins. who is in the cOun-
ty jail pending his appeal to the United
states supreme court against a c0nvic-
tioa % pes3UFy- was refused his appli-
cation for writ Of habeas corpus By
JCGge Cabaniss yesterday. The refusal
was. however. without prejudice 10 Col
Inns Ffght 70 renew the application be-
fore another department. or the superior
court Collins was represented BY At
torney Ernest AakeheId- Assistant Dis
trict Attorney William HOff Cook ar
Eued that Collins should have applied
TO the federal courts
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-29
THEMES STRIP Arrn

SAN RAFAEL. Dec. 2S-ThiexeS
stripped the automobile belonging to
DR.. w r Jones ar san Rafael earlNs
yesterday evening while the phvSicis1,
was IN his home eating dinner Start
ing with the costly gas lamps the
miscTeants proceeded 10 overland the
machine They overlooked nothing
portable and of value The authorities
were notified and are now inyestiga-
ting the robbery.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-29
WOMAN AccrDENTAILY sHor

RICHMOND. Dec. -6--Mrs. a Shep-
psrd- wife OF DR. A. Sheppards a den
list OF Anderson. Shasta. county. was
accidentally shot in the right shoulder
Yesterday al the county line by j. Ca
1assa- lie was irving a new rife and
a cartridge was discharged. The bpl-
let struck a tree and was detected.
wounding Mrs. Sheppard. who was
across the street She was treated BY
Dr. q. J.. Abbott and was taken TO the
home Of friends in San Francisco. The
wound was not serious.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-29
woMAN srAns NAN

a woman with the Hihcrnian- -Iberi4 az
name OF Magsie Guerrero rot into an
altercation last evening at Hinckley
aiisN and Dupont street with a man Of
eQoa atiy complicated nomenclature.
Jerry Guerrero The woman drew a
knife and stabbed Jerry severely IN the
left arm and shoulder. She was booked
az the city prison on a charge OF as
sault with deadly weapon. while
Guerrero Was treated at the central
emergency hospital
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-29
Mns. wILLIAM BARBER Dead

SAN RAFAEL Dee. 2S.-Afrs. Eliza-
beth Jackson Barber. widow of VIII
liam Barber, died at her home in Ross
last night at IL o'clock OF heart
disease and bronchial trouble. Mrs.
Barber. who was 73 Years old. was
the daughter of DIR. J. W. Jackson OF
Boston. Her husband died in 1901.
Mrs Barber fhad extensive holdings
in Ross valley and San Francisco. She
is survived by two daughters. Mary
and Alice No arrangements have been
made for the funeral.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-29
NAVY pEsERTER CAUGHT

SAN MATE0. Dee 2S--tseorze Dav-
ton. deseFteF from the battleship
Louisiana. which is stationed at Mare
island was captured in this city last
night by Officer Friel DAYTON adult
ted that he WAS the man wanted aud
will be turned over to the authorities
at the navy yard tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-29
TABLEAux TO BE REPEATED

The beautiful tableaux and splendid
musical entertainment presented in St
Boniface hail. 123 Golden Gate avenue.
Sunday night, viii be given again this
evening. So great was the success of
the performance that the vast audience
persuaded the Franciscan fathers to
have it repeated. Among the tableaux
presented were the following: The
Visitation. "The Annunciati0n. The
Nativity and The Angels and Shep-
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-29
JApANEsE ACCUSE CHINESE

JAPANESE ACCUSE CHINESE Oakland Dec
2s--Ah Jim. Chinese. booked AT the city
10 by two Japanese. Frank Yoshibz OF 3l9 Sixth
street and r. Sheroma of 1905 Oak street. Both
of the brown men accused the yellow suspect Of
stealing clothing and personal property from
their rooms,
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-29

Do You Want S5.0es
Read THE CALLS weekly oaer on
sazre 4
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-26
THE THIRD ONE TO VISIT
ARIZONA MINING TOWN
IN THREE MONTHS.
LOSS ESTIMATED At $4,000
A Number Of House Foundations Are
Weakened and One Hotel is Con-
demned. Forcing the Guests to
Move Out to Safer Quarters.

BISBEE, Ariz., Aug 25.-Bisbee
for the third time in three weeks was
yesterday visited by cloudburst.
The damage is estimated at $4,000.
The bursting OF subway at the head
of Main street caused the damage.
When the subway burst a wall Of
water six feet deep swept down the
street, carrying ahead of it horses,
wagons, buggies and the automobile
of G. J. Cunningham, cashier Of the
Bank of Bisbee. AT the lower end of
the street the automobile was rescu-
ed. A number of house foundations
were weakened. The Grand Hotel
was condemned this evening and the
guests moved out Last night the
town was without fire protection, ow-
ing to water mains being washed
away. The gas was off and all big
sewerage mains are broken in many
places. So far as is knon, there is no.
loss OF life. Bisbee is located in
canyon, so that cloudbursts in the
mountains above make the place pc
culiarly susceptible to floods.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-26

BUTTE, Aug. 2s.--A special to the
Miner from Lake Hotel. Yellowstone
National Park, says that the lone
bandit who yesterday morning
held up 10 stage coaches in Spring
Creek Canyon and robbed 100 per-
sons has apparently made good his
escape according to reports received
this evening from scouting parties OF
cavalry men The bandits trail was
followed easily from the scene Of the
hold-upi TO a point four miles south
where il was lost in the swamp, the
bandit abandoning his horse at this
point and proceeded on foot. Be-
ynd Che swamp the trail was found
again and was followed IL miles
southwest where II was lost all to-
gcther in another swamp and ii is
now only a matter OF chance II the
bandit will be apprehended No
doubt he is headed for the Jackson
Hole country in Wyoming and with
the night ahead OF him and but IS
miles to so the chances OF capture are
slim.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-26
A. 0. Brown & Company, in Hands Of Assignee,
Gives Wall Street Nervous Thrill
RESULT OF SATURDAYS ENORMOUS TRADING
Impossible to Learn How Many Outstanding Shares Represent
Dealings Of Customers and How Many Were Car
ried on Firms Account

NEW YORK, Aug. 2s.-The fail
ure of the big brokerage firm of A. O.
Brown & Company for the sum Of
possibly estimated running
we'll above $l,000,000, sent nervous
thrill through the stock market today.
Coming as climax to the bewildering
trading in the last Saturdays market,
the suspension created extraordinary
degree OF public interest but it was
looked upon by the high stock ex-
change interests as offering an early
solution OF the tangle growing out Of
the most remarkable two hours ses-
sion, the New York stock exchange
has had for many years While there
is no question in Wall street this
afternoon that the situation created
BY today's failure can be easily taken
care OF, there was distinctly a feeling
Of apprehension lest other firms
might unwittingly be drawn into the
affair as result of the extensive or
ders scattered through the commits
sion houses during Saturdays specta-
cular operations The transactions of
A, o, Brown & Company covered
nearly per cent Of the trading in the
weakened session of the
stock market and it was stated offic-
tally by a member Of the firm today
that the delivery had been made only
Of 275,000 shares Of more than 700,-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-26
The Peerless One Speaks at
Length on Subject Of Trusts
al indianapolis
MACK PREsIDEs At MEETING
After the Notification Ceremonies Mr..
and Mrs. Kern Were Entertained by
Bryan and Visiting Leaders-Bryan
Leaves For Salem, I'll.

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. rs. - John
Worth Kern, the democratic candidate
for vice-president, was notified today
of his nomination, and accepted the
honor in a speech delivered to $4,000
people in the Coliseum at the state
fair grounds. Notification speech was
made by Theodore A. Bell, Of Califor-
MIA. chairman of the notification COM
mittee w. ]. Bryan, candidate for
president, was present and spoke at
length on the subject of trusts. Thom-
as Taggat called the meeting to order.
He relinquished the. gayel to Chair
man Mack Of the national committee.
Mack presided throughout the meet
ing Following the meeting Mr.. and
Mrs. Kern were entertained by Bryan
and the visiting leaders at the country
club for dinner Bryan left tonight
over the Vandalia railroad for Salem,
Ill, where he will speak at his birth
place and go from there to Topeka,
and then to Lincoln Mack left to-
night for Washington City.
Twenty members of the notification
committee represented as many states
at the meeting. Special trains on the
railroad and traction lines brought
immense crowds here and 500 street
cars were used to transport people to
and from the Fair Grounds. The day
was ideal. Crowds lined the streets
and Bryan was greeted with continu-
ous applause as he passed. Kern's
speech in part was reply to the
speech Of acceptance of Mr.. Sher-
man, the republican vice presidential
candidate. He devoted some time to
the question, "Shall the people ruler"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-26

0OO shares handled How many of
the outstanding shares represent deal
ings of customers and how many
were carried on the firms account it
was impossible to learn. A definite
statement of the firms affairs was
promised for o'clock by E, F. Bu-
ckanan, the managing partner, but at
5 o'clock stated he desired to consult
further with friends before making an
announcement, The announcement of
the failure was made on the stock
market at l;35 /. M, when the mar
ket was ranging at | to ; points high
er than yesterdays closing. There
had been heavy buying during the
morning hours, presumably on the
part Of the brokers attempting to fill
the uncovered orders of Saturday and
for the time prices were maintained.
The maket closed heavy and uneasy,
however, at a decline. A. O. Brown
& Co, were the members of several
exchanges in this city, Chicago and
Cleveland, and had branches in many
other eastern cities and in Toronto
They maitained, in this extensive
branch Offices in fashionable hotels
and at two uptown addresses Their
Office was at 80 Broad street,
Members Of the firm included A, O..
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-26
CROWD HAMPERS FIREMEN.

cENTRALTA, Or, iasug. 25.-The
centralia Dye & Cleaning Works
took FIRE yesterday. Owing to the
dense throng on the streets watching
the parade Of Barnum & Bailey's cir
Gus, the fire gained considerable head
way before an alarm was turned in.
Then, owing to the congested condi-
ton OF the streets, the department
was handicapped in making the run.
A bucket brigade succeeded in ex-
tinguishing the fire before any great
amount Of damage was done.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-26
v. H.ELLIS MAY ACCEPT
TO SUCCEED PURDY
Taft Says Attorney-Ge Of
Ohio May Take Place

HOT SPRINGS, Aug 2s.-While
the announcement cannot be definitely
made, Judge TAFT today gave it as his
belief that Wade II. Ellis, the attor-
ney-general Of Ohio will accept the
position as assistant to attorney-gen-
eraI, to succeed Milton D. Purdy, who
has been promoted to the federal
judgeship in Minnesota Optimistic
political information was brought to
Taft today from several sources.
Though he participated in several con-
ferences none Of them, he said, was at
his initiative.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-26

before the close Of the session Of the
Board Of Trade, a notice was posted
to close all trades with A. o. Brown
& Co, whose failure was announced
from New York. The effect Of the
notice was not apparent in the trend
Of prices. A. O. Brown & Company
have Chicago Office at lis Adams
street and branch Office at 9 Jack
son boulevard.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-26
LAWYERS GATHER
AT SEATTLE MEET
Proposed Increase Of Dues From Five to Ten Dol
lars Year Is Defeated by Big Vote

SEATTLE, Aug, 25.--President Ja-
cob M. Dickinson called the meeting
of the American Bar Association to-
gether at the New Washington hotel
this morning in the 37th annual con-
vention. The large hall and galleries
were crowded with delegates and their
families, friends and citizens, Federal
Judge Hanford welcomed the guests
on behalf Of the state. Mayor Miller
extended welcome of the city to the
visitors and Judge Frank S, Dietrich
Of Idaho welcomed them on behalf of
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-26

starting point, on handicap based on
their previous performances and at
the conclusion it appeared to be the
general opinion Of all who saw the
race that this form Of racing will be
come popular in the future.
The money went to the following
horses, Allen Winter, $4,000; Prince
G., second, $4,000; San Francisco,
third, $4,000; Ralph Wych fourth, ST.
500; the Huntsman, fifth, $500; Peter
Delta, sixth, $1,000 The heats were
run in 2:46 so, 2, 32, Q, 43.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-26
FORMER STREET CAR EN-
PLoYEES PERFECT SCHEME
TO DEFRAUD RAILWAY.
PRISONERS ALL CONFESS
Tickets Are Printed in Chicago and
Are Shipped to Detroit Where
They Find Ready Sale. and Are
Sold in Large Lots.

DETROIT, Mich, Aug. 2s.-Chas.
+. Rason, painter and decorator,
his son, Harold +. Rason, a conduc-
tor on the Fourteenth avenue street
can line, and William Vann, former
conductor on the l4th avenue line,
are in Jail on a charge Of disposing Of
counterefeit street car tickets. Vann
is former member of the executive
committee OF the Street Car Mems
Union The police claim to have OBJ
tanned a. confession. A number OF
others are said to be implicated and
further arrests are expected shortly
The police say that the tickets which
have already been sold here were
printed in Chicago and shipped to this
city Finding a ready sale for the
alleged counterfeits here, the police
say the gang decided to remove their
plant to Detroit The press used,
together with large quantities of sup
plies, arriving here Sunday and was
seized by the police, who also secured
a large bundle Of the alleged coun-
terfeit tickets 1t is said that 5000 Of
the tickets already have been dispos-
ed of here.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-26
TAKES LIFE WITH BULLET.

BAKER CITY. Or, Aug 2s,-Just
before noon today, Draper M. Dob
bins, brother Of Elmer L, Dobbins,
who is the proprietor Of the Baker
Engineering Works. shot and killed
himself In front Of the plant, He was
26 years old, and had been in Baker
City for two years. There is no
known cause Of his tragic action, ex-
cept that he was given to morose
spells and had threatened to kill him
self before, He was not financially
embarrassed, neither was there any
love affair that is known
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-26
HANDICAP RACES
MAY BE NEW FAD
Enthusiasm Shown in American Trotting Handicap
Which Is Started in Novel Manner

REDVILLE, Mass, Aug, 2S.-The
well-earned victory OF M. H. Rear
don's Indianapolis stallion Allen Win
ter, the stallion thereby capturing the
largest share Of the $4,000 American
trotting handicap from field Of 80
starters is believed by many Of the
10000 followers Of harness racing
who saw the contest to establish a
new era in new sport and to insure
its reiuvenation in this country
The race was novel in its condi-
tions, which placed the horses at
marks Ia to 3-S miles behind the usual
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-26

the lawyers of the Pacific Coast
President Dickinson replied to various
addresses and then delivered his
speech on legislative situation as far
as it relates. to the enactment Of laws
in the various states in the union, The
selection Of the new general council
was the first order OF business, and
then followed the reports of the off
GERS BY unanimous vote the exc
cutiye committees report against the
increasing dues from IS to $40 year
was approved y
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-26
FARMER Is KILLED.

FAYETTESvILLE. Ark, Aug. rs.
Lewis Luttrell. a farmer, was shot
and killed at Savoy yesterday by a
tenant and Immediately after the kill
ing the tenant was Cit and probably
fatally wounded By a son OF LhttreIl.
The tenant and the elder Luttrell, it is
said, quarreled over rent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-26
DISCUSS WAGE SCALE.

HELENA, Aug, 2s.-The United
Mineworkers for Montana and Wyo-
ming are meeting here today to dis
cuss wage scales with the operators.
No difficulty in arriving at amicable
settlement is anticipated,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-26
Eight Are Killed Outright and Many Others Are
Seriously Injured and May Die
CONTRACTORS ARE HELD FOR MANsLAUGHTER
Men Who Had Charge Of the Work Are Arrested and viii Have to
Explain the Cause Of the Accdeni-BuIdng Inspector
Warns Foreman Before the Accident

Gorden and NJ. Seegal, contractors
who had work in hand, were arrested
on warrants charged with manslaugh-
ter. Five minutes before the collapse
occurred it Is said, commissioner Of
buildings Frank Weymouth ordered
the foreman Of the gang to stop work
as he saw the wall crumbling.