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The San Francisco call., 1908-08-25
.JOBBERS PROTEST
SWITCHING CHARGES
Institute Proceedings Against
Commerce Commission to
Have Duty InvaIidated
Two California Cities Only Ones
Where Extra Tax Is Imposed
on Shippers

Los ANGELES, Aug. 24.-The asso-
clated jobbers OF Los Angeles, CON-
prising IN its membership many OF the
largest representative wholesalers and
manufacturers Of this city. has i1sti-
tuted proceedings before the interstate
commerce commission for the purpose
Of having the switching charge OF 50 50
Per car, now collected by the three
transcontinentai railway companies AZ
Los Angeles and which totals about
half e million dollars annually, declared
Invalid and violation OF the federal
laws relating 10 interstate commerce
a complaint has been fled, with the
interstate commerce. commission as
complainant, against the Atchison. To-
peka and Santa Fe. the Southern Pa
cifc, and the San Pedro. Los Angeles
and Salt Lake railroads This com
plant says that many firms have
caused short spur. tracks TO be con-
structed. leading from their warehouses
and places Of business TO and connect
ing with the tracks OF the respective
defendants al Los Angeles. II IS al
legged that in addition 10 the usual
freight rates the railroads collect
distinct charge known as a switch
ing charge for the receipt and deliv-
cry OF carload freight received or de-
Evered upon the spur tracks ar Los
Angeles in the sum OF $3.50 per car
on both incoming and outgoing cars
The complaint states that similar
service is performed in most Of the
cities Of the United States without ad-
ditional charge
The relief prayed for is that the
commission declare the switching
charge 10 be unreasonable, unjust. dis
criminatory aid void. in violation Of
the federal ~act 70 regulate commerce
popularity known as the .siurerS4ar -
commerce act, and that the three
railroads named in the complaint be
ordered TO desist from further charge
for switching cars 10 industry tracks.
Los Angeles and San Francisco, II is
claimed. are practically the only large
cities in the United States where a
switching charge is levied
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-25
Important TO All Women
Readers of This Paper

Women are as subject 20 kidney
trouble as men. which fact Is often
overlooked
Many woman'z complaints often
prove 10 be nothing else but kidnsy
trouble. or the result OF kidney OF
bladder disease
II the kidneys are not in healthy
condition. they win cause the other or
gans 70 become diseased
You may suffer a great deal with
pain IN the hack. bearing down feel
ings. headache and loss OF ambition
Poor health makes yOu nervous. ir-
rftabls and maybe respondent; il
makes any one So
But thousands OF irritable. nervous.
tired and broken-doT women have re-
stored their health and strength By the
use OF swamp Root. the great kidney
Liver and Bladder Remedy
swamp Root brings new life and sc-
rivity 70 the kidneys, the cause OF such
troubles
Many send for sample bottle 70 see
what SEanp-Root- the great kidney.
Liver and Bladder Remedy viii do for
them Every reader OF this paper. who
has not already tried II. may address
Dr.. klmer & Co. Bsngh-mton. y
and recsiFe sample bottle free b. mall
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-25
CROKER MADE HONORARY
BURGESS OF DUBLIN
Ex-Lord Mayor Delivers EuIogy
on the Great American
Politician

DUBLIN, Aug. 2z.-Richard Croker
today became an honorary burgess OF
Dublin. He signed the roll and re-
ceived from the lord mayor a certif7cate
granting him the freedom Of the cfty.
The roll is limited 10 distinguished
persons who have rendered service TO
Ireland or 10 the cause OF liberty at
home and abroad. and the names Of
three Americans precede that Of Croker
General Grant. Edward Potter. cap
tain of the ship Constitution. which
brought relief. TO ireland IN 1880 and
the late Patrick A. Collins, at one time
mayor of Boston
The ex-Iord mayor OF Dublin. Joseph
p Nannetti, delivered an eulogy today
on Croker. during which he declared
that every one knew that Croker had
been a power in ruling the destinies
Of America"
He also said that Croker's hand and
purse were open for the advancement I
OF the cause of his fellow courtrymen
and Ireland, and that Ireland wanted
many more such returned exises-
In reply, Croker said the only way
he could make repayment for this
honor was TO Go his utmost for his
countrymen and his native land. ard
that he hoped TO live to see his native
land free. The applause that greeted
Crokers remarks was an evidence Of
his popularity
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-25
HEARING is PEACEFUL
Demure Stenographer Soothes
Contending Attorneys

The presence OF a demure stenog-
rspher in Judge Lawlor's court yester-
day afternoon may have promoted the
peace that -dwelt over the hearing Of
the motion OF Abe Ruef TO strike out
and amend portions Of the affidavit
filed by the court. and members of the
graft prosecution in the proceedings
started by the ex-boss 10 disQualify
the judge Whatever might have been
the inspiration for decorum. there was
quiet and order during the three-quar-
ters Of an hour devoted TO the passing
upon the averments OF Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Francis j. Heney, Spe-
cial Agent William ]. Burns and Judge
William P. LawIor-
Ruef was not in court Frank j..
Murphy appeared for him. accompanied
BY the stenographer- Heney repre-
sented the prosecution.
Murphy used quite popularity the
phrase negative pregnant in refer
ring TO the affidavit OF Judge Lawior,
and on the showing that the document
was burdened with that rhetorical de-
feet, secured the exclusion and change
OF several paragraphs
Assistant District Attorney Heney's
afadavit was first taken up. Murphy
phrase OF Eeney whereby Ruef was
classed as -one OF the most accom-
plished criminals OF the age.
He also found fault with Judge Law
Ior's estimate OF Ruefs estimate of
the court which was permitted 10
stand.
The case viii be continued this after
noon al > o'clock, when Judge Lawlor
probably VIII make his ruling
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-25
SANTA ROSA SCHOOLS
REOPEN FOR FALL TERM
Registration for Opening Day
Is Largest Known in the
Towns History
SPECIAL DISPATCH 70 THE cALI

SANTA ROSA. Aug. 2z-The Santa
Rosa nigh and grammar schools re-
oneued for the fall term today after 8
10 weeks vacation The registration
Vas one OF the largest ever had on an
oDeufng day and reached a total OF
9ee As compared 70 1881 for the en-
tire month LAST year Prof = E vii
-s4-oSrn cf Butte. Mont. assumed
$3.50 of the city schools today as
-5f~ S1perintendeuC succeeding Prof. z.
5r9--is Cox who has gone 70 San Ra-
-ee7 Z number Of new teachers were
s-stslled as well as principals IN every
TEe enroIirnent By schools was as
so-rrvs- High school 25z. Fremont
1890 z1e Lincoln school $50. Luther
r7--hs1k school 22s. Roseland school IS
- south Park school - This en-
-0fIment viii be materially increased
z-.-i-r the next few days and again
--Tz- hop and grape gathering has
zen completed large number OF
-t5TS~e, work In gathering hops. fruit
e-S rrapes before entering school each
rear.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-25
YACHT Club FLAYS
HAMS FOR KILLING
September Issue of LOG BO0k"
Declares Annis Brave Man
Killed by Coward"
Slayer Appears in Court in Uni-
form, but Arraignment Is
Postponed
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

NEW YORK, Aug. 2z-In the Sep
tember Log Book of the Bayside yacht
club. which has just been issued and
mailed to members. appears this entry,
conspicuously placed IN box shape and
surrounded by q black border:
IN Memoriam.
William E. Annis.
Died August Is. 1908.
"A Brave Man Killed by Coward
It is the custom of the club 10 issue
an up 10 date edition OF the Log Book
every month. and IN II are recorded,
among other things, the deaths OF
members during the month just past
Heretofore these records have been
confined TO the name and date and the
words a loyal and beloved member,
or some similar sentiment
Annis had been member Of the club
for many years. was active on its en-
tertainment committee and in all its
affairs Following his killing by Hains
the board Of governors met and decided
that the club as body should take
no action in the matter. but the mem
bers. almost 10 q man, express their
belief in Annis' innocence OF the charge
made against him and believe that he
was unjustiiably slain.
Captain Peter c. Hains and his
brother. T. Jenkins Hams, were taken
70 the magistrates court in Long ISL
and City today for arraignment. but by
agreement with the district attorney
the arraignment was postponed until
next Friday.
Captain Hams plainly showed the
effects OF q weeks confinement. but his
brother seemed unconcerned and calm.
The brothers were handcuned together
when brought into the court AS he
sank into a seat Captain Hams ap-
peared TO be on the verge OF nervous
collapse. He wore the uniform OF a
captain in the United States army when
he appeared In court
Major Hams and one Of the attorneys
for the defense endeavored in vain TO
induce Captain Hains TO remove his
uniform and to discuss the murder
after ne had returned TO the jail The
captain strode nervousiy back and
forth IN the corridor in front of his cell.
saying
You don't understand: my leave of
absence expires today and I must get
back 10 my post OF duty. 1 can't re-
main here any longer. I must get
back TO the fort
Every time the counsel brought up
the shooting of Annis the captain
would repeat the performance and
finally his brother and counsel left
him with the keeper, who was trying
TO induce him to remove his uniform
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-25
POLICE COURT
TRIALS ARE VOID
Attorney for Eugene j. Zinlmer
Challenges Jurisdiction of
Lower Tribunal

The contention that the police courts
OF San Francisco have no jurisdiction
in offenses created by the laws of the
state was made yesterday by Joseph ].
Dunno, arguing before Judge Buck in
the appeal Of E J. thinner from his
conviction in the police court Of con-
tempt thinner. who was vice presi-
dent OF the Pacific telephone company.
refused 10 testify in the trial of Louis
Glass Superior Judge Lawior sent him
10 jail for one day. then for FIVE days
and again for five days. as well as I'm
ing him $500 He was afterward tried
by jury in the police court. convicted
and sentenced TO three months i'm
prisonment by Judge Weller.
Attorney Dunno argued that the police
courts were limited strictly 10 the trial
OF ofTelses created by the city ordi-
nances- II his point prove 10 be we'll
taken IL viii deprive the police courts
of Jurisdiction IN all such misdemeanors
as petty larceny. petty embezzlement,
battery, assault and OF all those cases
which form the greater proportion of
the business before the inferior courts
every day.
The section Of the charter which con-
fers upon the police courts concurrent
Jurisdiction with the superior courts in
certain misdemean0rs and in the exam
ination OF all felonies was absolutely
void. Dunno maintained, and cited the
decision of the supreme court in the
Robert case. AS the law now stands,
Dunno said. the superior court is the
only court that may try statutory Of
fenses. and as contempt is a statutory
ofTense the conviction OF thinner by
the police court was void, he held
Dunno also contended that the convic-
ton OF thinner was void on the further
ground that he had already been once
in jeopardy and punished. He held that
Zimmer's committal 10 the county jail
by Judge Lawlor barred all further
proceedings against him. A third point
relied upon by Dunno was that the in
formation against thinner did not state
a public ofense in that IL did not state
how his testimony would be material
10 the issue IN the Glass case
DUNES argument occupied nearly two
hoII<s yesterday afternoon and was not
ended when a continuance was taken
TO 1-30 o'clock today. Assistant Dis
.trict Attorney James n. Hanley is rep
resenting the prosecution
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-25
WEALTHY RECLUSE
COMMITS SUICIDE
Herbert Fryer, Englishman,
Fires Shot From Rifle
Through Brain

VENTURA. Aug. 24-Herbert Fryer,
a wealthy Englishman and a recluse.
committed suicide last WeGn esday night
IN his lonely cabin oD his ranch near
Piru in this county. The body was
found Sunday morning by surveyors OF
the Union oil company. Fryer made
sure OF his death. Lying on the noor
and propping his head up. he placed the
nuzzles OF IS caliber revolver and a
30.S rife in his mouth and discharg-
ing both. blew of the entire top OF his
head. Fryer had been an inmate OF an
insane asylum at one time and il is
supposed that he committed suicide
while insane. He was a man OF Pc
cuiiar habits and little was known OF
him. He owned the Paio Solo ranch OF
5.713 acres. and his viii, which was
found in the cabin, beoue2thed this
together with property III England and
5000 IN the Security hank in Los
Angeles. 10 niece and nephew in
England The deceased was 50 years
OF age ana had resided for several
years in the vicinity OF Piru-
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-25
BULL WRECKS TRAIN
4 DEAD; 6 INJURED
Animal on Track Derails Engine
and Cars Are Piled in a
Tangled Heap
Conductors Presence of Mind
Prevents Fire From Adding
TO Horror of Snashup

EUGENE, Ore, Aug. 2z=As the re-
suit OF the wreck Of the Cottage Grove
local train three miles north Of here
last night. Engineer John Nichols. said
70 be the oldest engineer IN the employ
OF the Southern Psci1c's coast division.
is dead from his injuries. Nichols death
brings the total number OF deaths as
the result OF the accident TO four. Six
persons were injured. The list of
casualties follows:
The dead:
John Nichols. Portland. engineer.
Frank BOlter, Portland. fireman,
Ray Swartz. Junction City.
George Bailey. Eugene.
The injured.
Verne Apperson. Eugene. back and
arm injured: John Wright, Portland
injured il leg; John Francis Wilbright,
Pittsburg. Pa. left arm broken and
back injured; B. G Gilbert, Eugene,
back injured; Albert Rain, Portland.
left arm cut by glass: J. A. Bartholo-
new, Nedford. bruised. Others were
more Or less injured
The cause OF the accident was a
large bull which had wandered on
the right OF way. Engineer Nichols
saw the animal on the track and did
his utmost 10 bring his train 10 q
stop. as an examination OF the brakes
today shows. The train was running
a. the rate Of 80 miles an hour and
could not be stopped The engine, ten
der. baggage, mail. smoker and one day
coach piled up alongside the track The
engine turned z complete sOmersault.
Underneath the boiler was found the
lifeless body OF Fireman Bol1er. One
OF the others was taken piecemeai from
the mass OF ETeckage, while TWO 9th
ers, their clothes IN shreds. were found
lying on their backs where they had
been thrown when the crash came.
clear OF the wreck. One was killed
outright the other was injured
Conductor AIinker's presence OF mind
undoubtedly prevented fire from adding &
70 the horror. Immediately after the
crash he made z careful tour along the
coaches and found flames issuing from
beneath the wreck Unearthfng Z
bucket from the baggage car he hastily
eupIied Z drinking tank Of its contents
and soon Quenched the flames
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-25
EXCITEMENT OVER
SHOOTING AT DANCE
Two Are Seriously Wounded
and Police Learn Identity
of AsSaiIaut
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

SANTA ROSA, Aug. 24--The italian
quarter is all excitement as a result
OF the shooting afray IN the Battini
Itaiio hotel last night, during the rezu-
lar weekly dance, in which three men
We're shot, two OF them seriously The
officers have learned that Charlie
CaTnasecca, who has been working at
the local cannery of the California
canneries company. was the assailant
but UP 10 q late hour tonight nothing
has been seen or heard OF his where
abouts. although the sheriff and police
department are making an effort TO
locate him.
Alfonso Alrfci. who was the worse
injured and may die. was struck in
the left ribs, but the ball. a 3S calfber.
was DETECTED and went hack. probably
into the kidneys. Babbabini Guerino
was also shot in the left side the
bullet lodging in the right shoulder
The bullets have not been located in
either OF the two victims. Stabino
Cassaccia escaped with a shot in the
ankle.
1t was not until long after midnight
that the police learned the identity
of Carnasecca and then he had been
TO his room, emptied his revolver and
presumably rehiled ii and fed No
further trace has been found of the
man.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-25
CALL WANT ADS BRING RESULTS
PROPOSALS

PROPOSALS for Forage and Stzw-San
Francisco. Cal-- J1ly - 191S--Sealed pru-
poSals. n 1ri7IlczIe- VII - received here and
The ofEce q e1srrerzzzsr5-S. a1t1 II a n
August q 1868 and tke1 opened for fsr-
assnlor forage z7d straw fer FORT Rosac-s7z
ard Preside q Monterey. Cal. d1rlng the Der0.l
beginning oereber !. 1875. and ending Juus
so 1873. Also a. sane tine a. 1his ofEre
oily for fe-zze and straw for sane ne-iol
for Forfs Baker Bz-ry. Masau. McDowelL NJ
ley. Preside q Ss1 Francisco. San Francisco
Depot Of Recruits and C2s1zls. and Departnent
Ri1e Range lPci1z Bo1ltal- Also AZ saule
tire ST this CfEee fer cats and hay n San
Franciseo for shipment HonoluIa. Il
and n Honolllr. 70 he opened there At , A.
n AnEust - 19cS for said oats and har
PrpfereHce given 70 articles II American Dro-
d7ctfOn. conci1lo1s q quality and price llnc'rd
tng IN the price of fcreig7 prod1c-lc1s the autr
tkereo1l being equal. and such preference xfFen
70 articles q American produrtfcn uroduced an
the Pacific Coast % extent q consuuDtsnn ~
quired by the public service there Inf0rms-
ton furnished On applicnt-cn 70 Cuartzrn4sters
AZ Forr Rosecrzns and Preside a MonrsreT AMI
Depot Quarteruastsr. Hanoluln- % under-
signed
mo L GLEN. cAszf ouArternaster.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-25
California Promotion Committee
fORGANIZED 1917

tURtrA&A ALED l+4--t
.-PR0HOTION-Tte set of pro-cri1g. advance
ue1r. enccGrageusrt. '--Cenru-y Dicrio1zry-
Tie Califsrniz ProuOricn cor1-frtee has for rs
object the PROMOTING of C4lifornla whole
II has nothing 70 sell It's energies devoted
70 fostering AZ things that have The ADVANCE
AESI of Czl1fcr11s zs their object Il gives
reliable information On every subject connected
with The industries of California L xives EN-
C0IRAGEAEST % the establishment cf rev
Industries zad invites desirable 1un1zrzt1on- II
5 not an Employ De1r Age1cy. although Il gives
Information regarding lxbor conditions Il pre-
se1cs TIE opportunities and 1eeds n al aeids e
business sn1 professional activity This commit
tee IS supported by popular s1hscripcsoa and
makes 10 charge for z1y service rendered. Al
flIated with the conmitree are $50 commercial
organizations 9f ire STATE with Z membership
q over $4,000 Meetings a-e held seniz1-aally
of state interest discrssed- Headquarters
q the committee are n1z1arained IN san Fran
cisco II California building Uazo1 square. COR
RESPOSDENCE INVITED.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-25
MOTHER CONF[SSES
SON SLEW FATHER
Woman and Daughter Break
Down and Tell Police Details
of Trunk Mystery
Declare Murdered Man Suddenly
Disappeared and Boy ADJ
mitted the Killing

BALTIMORE. Aug. 2z--According tc
the authorities OF this city, Mrs Bonnie
Rosenbloom and her daughter, Eva,
confessed today that the body found
IN the trunk al Belle Mawr, near Cam
den, y. J., on August 16. was that OF
Samuel J. Rosenbloo1n OF Windber, Pa
husband OF the older woman, and that
he was killed by the son. Alexander
RosenoloOm. at the home in Win6ber
Pa, on or about November u last
The woman said the cause Of the muir
der was that her husband had beaten
them
Mrs. Rosenbloom. who is 81 years
old, and her daughter. who is Is, were
arrested this morning at their home
here July Il last they came 10 this
city from Windber, the scene Of the
murder. because one OF the sons of the
family. Harry Rosenbloonl, had en-
ployment here.
Mrs. Rosenbloom said that on the
night OF the murder her husband quar-
relied with her and her son and daugh-
ter She and her daughter, she said
went upstairs 10 their room They
heard loud words in the store beneath
IN the morning when they came down
stairs her husband was not there.
They asked her son. Alexander
where his father was He replied tina,
he had gone away"
Later. Mrs. Rosenbloom said, her son
said TO her;
I have killed father because he
QuarTeled with all OF Us and beat you
and Eva
Mrs. Rosenbioom says that she did
not know OF her son concealing the
body OF his father in the trunk and
that neither she nor her daughter Eva
had asked him any questions.
Mrs Rosenbioom said that she did
not know OF her sons whereabouts.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-25
FRIENDLY TIP
Restored Hope and Confidence

After several years OF indigestion
and its attendant evil influence on the
mind. IL is not very surprising that
one finally loses faith in things gen
orally
n. 7. woman writes an interesting
letter She says:
Three years ago suffered from an
attack OF peritonitis, which lett me
in q most miserable condition For
over two years suffered from ner-
vousness, weak heart, shortneSs OF
breath. could not sleep, etc
NY appetite was ravenous. but I
felt starved all the time I had plenty
of food. but 1t did not nourish me. be-
cause of intestinal Indigestion Medi-
cal treatment did not seem 70 help. I
got discouraged. stopped medicine and
did not care much whether I lived OF
died
.sOne day a friend asked me why I
didn't try Grape-Nuts. stop drinking
coffee and use Postum. I had lost
faith in everything. but 70 please my
friends I began TO use both. and soon
became very fond OF them
1T wasn't long before I got
some strength. felt a decided change
in my system. hope sprang I'D In my
ter. I could sleep very well. the con-
stant craving for food ceased and /
have better health now than before
the attack Of peritonitis.
My husband and ! are still using
Grape-Nuts and Postum There's a
Reason
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Greek. Mich Read. The Road 10
WeiIville," IN pkgs
Ever read the above 1etferg A new
one appears from time TO time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-25
NO GEISHAS FOR SAILORS
Churches to Prevent Fleet Sea-
men From Breaking Hearts

NEW YORK. Aug 24-The Ameri-
can sailors of Admiral Sperry's round
the world fleet viii not be permitted
to break the hearts of the japanese
geisha girls If the Y II. c. A OF Japan.
the native Christian churches and the
missionaries are able TO prevent It
Information from Toxic was re-
ceived at the headquarters of the
= IL G A in this city today that the
Christian religious organizations of
japan are circulating petitions among
the citizens OF japanese cities which
the men OF the American feet will
visit, protesting against the old style
OF hospitality, which is expected TO
include introduction TO the geisha
girls.
The object Of the movement is an
nounced TO be a celebration more in
keeping with American ideals II is
said to be desired that q precedent be
established of eliminating geisha girls
from entertainments in Japan.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-25
INCENDIARIES PREY ON
RANCHERS IN S0NOMA
Employers of Japanese Labor
Victims of Fnrebugs Near
Santa Rosa
SPECIAL DISPATCH 10 TIE CALL

SANTA Rosa Aug. 24.-The de-
struction OF Harrison Finley's barn and
its contents al an early hour Sunday
morning was the work OF incendiaries
and was the second barn IN the same
vicinity 10 be burned. that of James
Near having oeen destroyed week
previous The officers are following 3
clew.
Il is believed by the entire neigh
borhood that the fires were the work
OF some parties who take this method
OF venting their Ill feeling on the
ranchers who employ japanese help
japanese were employed on both
ranches where the barns were de-
s1royed and have been for years
Tracks found by the officers Sunday
morning led through the yard toward
the house. then back 10 the barn and
out through q corn field 10 the county
road The tracks can be followed along
the road for some distance until they
turn Of into q bypath- There may be
some arrests soon.