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The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
Personal Mention

Robert Bode of st. Louis is at the
Granada
Morris Meyer Of New York is at the
Baltimore.
D. L. Dougherty of Los Angeles is
staying at the Stewart.
H r. Warner, manager of the Hotel
del Monte, is guest at the Manx.
d. c. O'Reilly, a lumberman of Port
land, is staying at the st. Francis.
z. c. Berry of Gazelle, Colo. and, e. G.
Martin of Stockton are at the Holland.
Adolph- Pockwitz and wife of Ham
burg, Germany, are at the Dorchester.
r NJ Anderson of Los Angeles and
L. f. Church of Seattle are at the Argo-
L. H. Roseberry, merchant Of
Santa Cruz, is guest at the Union
Square.
Herbert Kullman. tanning mer-
chant of Benicia, is registered at the
Fairmont.
R. F. Goings Of Los, Angeles and
Lieutenant II. E. Rideout, U. s. N, are
at the Savoy.
Everly n Davis an attorney Of New
York. is at the Fairmont, accompanied
by Mrs. Davis.
Captain Campbell E. Babcock of the
quarter masters department is a guest
at the Stewart
H P. Knight. proprietor of the
Hughes hotel. Fresno, is registered at
the st. Francis
T. O. McGavic, manager of the Nc
Cloud lumber company, is staying al
the ST. Francis
G. w. Sanborn, who is interested In
the fish canneries of Astoria, is a guest
at the st. Francis.
j. c. Ford, president and general
manager of the Pacific Coast steamship
company, is staying at the Fairmont
William Palmer. who is attached to
h in, Ho f,f,
y. c., is registered at the st. Francis
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15


willing TO accept a restoration of the
old rate with an increase in the car
load minimum the railroad officials had
indicated that If the Gamers were dis
posed to accept similar proposal an
understanding might be reached. The
matter was submitted to a special COM
mittee Of the Gamers, and it Is under
stood that there is a disposition to ac-
cept the terms.
MAY NOT ENTER PROTEST
The traffic bureau of the Merchants
exchange. held an important session
yesterday, and as a result may decide
not to enter protest with the inter-
state commerce commission. 1t is felt
that the railroads have met the bulk of
the bureaus protests with concessions.
The bureau has also taken into consid-
Grafton the difficulties and long delays
involved in a hearing before the inter-
state board 1t is understood that in
case an agreement is reached on the
canned goods rates the bureau will be
disinclined to file a protest.
This view of the situation is not
shared by all the shippers, but in any
event there will be no action until the
meeting of the transcontinental freight
conference on January %. After the
conference has made it's decision on
rates the shippers executive committee
will meet and decide whether to pro-
test.
MINOR CONCESSIONS
Many of the members of the Cali
fornia traffic association feel that the
concessions offered by the railroads are
of minor consideration. They figure
that the few changes proposed will not
affect the situation to any material ex-
tent. The great majority of advances,
it is pointed out, have been on west
bound freight, and this schedule re-
mains practically as 1t was when put
into effect on January ] Of this year,
embracing a general increase Of 10 per
cent The California traffic association
has a protest in process of preparation.
A meeting will be held in a few days
and a course of action outlined.
G. ]. Bradley, manager of the asso-
citation, said yesterday that he would
refer the question to the members of
the organization. Bradley is of the
opinion that the concessions do not
greatly alter the situation.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
TETSALL is FORMALLY
CHARGED WITH FELONY
Isaac RosenthaI Files Complaint
Against Former Book Keeper

Two complaints were sworn to by
Isaac L. Rosenthal. president of Rosen-
thai Inc. before Police Judge Con-
Ian yesterday charging Fred TetsalI
head hook keeper of the company, with
felony embezziement. In one Of the
complaints it is charged that Tetsall
embezzled $500 on February 15 last and
in the other 800 on April 80.
President Rosenthal said that the to-
tai of Tetsalls peculations had now
reached over $4,000 and experts were
still examining the books.
The warrants were served on Tet-
sail in the city prison. He said that
he would plead guilty in the superior
court and throw himself upon the
mercy Of the court. He again made a
about the attempt to set fire to the
store.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
aUAIL SEASON CLOSES TODAY

The quail season will close today and
hunters are not as well satisfied with
this years bags as they were with
those of past seasons. The birds were
more plentiful around Santa Clara and
San Jose than In any other part Of the
state. On the Garden ranch in the
Santa Cruz mountains hunters from
this city shot within three birds Of
the limit.
w. Churchman of Cazadero reports
that large coveys OF mountain quail
have been feeding on his ranch up to
the beginning of this week. Around
Guerneville and Forestville the valley
variety has been plentiful. but back
in the mountains the birds are scarce.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
Railroads Offer Compromise

The freight rate controversy has as
sumed a new complexion In some
quarters there is a disposition to accent
the compromise offer of the railroads.
while among others there is a determf-
nation to resist the advance through
every channel open to the shipper. The
railroads have already proposed a COM
promise on beans and leather of the
eastbound shipments. and yesterday
there was added a suggestion of possi-
BILE amendment in the rate on canned
goods. This formerly stood at rs cents.
with a carload minimum of 10000
pounds, but in the new schedule the
tariff was fixed at 50 cents.
The announcement of a possible basis
of agreement on the canned goods rate
was made yesterday by Joseph Durney
of the governing committee of the traf
fic bureau of the Merchants exchange.
Durney addressed the members of the
Gamers league at their annual meet
ing yesterday He said that it had
been intimated to him that the rail-
roads might be willing to restore the
rate of rs cents if the Gamers wouId
agree to an increase in the carload
minimum to $4,000 pounds. Durney in
formed the Gamers that from his talks
with the railroad people he thought IL
unlikely that any fiat concession would
be made on canned goods. He said that
as the beer importers had appeared
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
NATIONAL pARLoR BANeUErs

National parlor No. lis of the Ma
tive Sons held banquet at the Fair
mont hotel Wednesday night, which was
attended by more than $50 persons. The
members invited their wives and
friends to the party. and a merry time
was had. A stringed orchestra added
to the pleasure of the gathering and
choruses of popular songs were sung
between courses. A. J. Falvey pre-
sided and made remarks compli-
mentary to the ladies' and pertaining e
to the history of the council
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
SPECIAL LINCOLN SERVICES

The centennial anniversary of the
birth of Abraham Lincoln will be OBJ
First Baptist church on. Sunday, Feb
ruary IA A committee In charge of
the arrangements consists of John
Rush and Rev. w. n. Meserve, veterans
of the civil war; Miss Helen Peckham,
George Fraser E. C. Boynton, II. l..
Gear and H. X H. Mitchell.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
O'ConnOr, Monatt & Company to Use tn.
New WestfnghOuse-Nernst Lamps

O'Connor Monatt & Co. have provided for the
best obtainable illumination for their new stores
hV ordering equipment Of the new Westing-
house Nernst lamps from The local office Of the
Nernst Lamp Company AZ 202 ArOns0n building
These lamps present the very desirable COM
blnaron of best light and greatest econong.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
Lowest Rates East

II you want best route east or to
Europe. see me or write, giving full
particulars Special excursions.
P. X. Gordon. 874 Market st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
CITY OFFICERS
 ARE ELECTED
New Council of Huntsville Gets Down to Business--Ex-M Mayor Smith
 Is City Attorney.

Huntsville, April 21.-(Special )-The city council met last night fixed salaries of city offices and then elected the officers Very few changes were made in the list of those who serve the city. Fix Mayor R. E. smith was elected city attorney, and the salary was raised from S2O0 co S40d per year. There were but few applicants for the positions to be filled and nearly every officer received the full vote of the council
 An ordinance fixing salaries as follows was enacted: City clerk. ssoO; city treas urer, $200; city attorney, $400 and fees sexton white cemetery, $40; sexton col ored cemetery, S12O; superintendent of streets, sewers and water works, $1200; chief fire department 800; chief of police, $900; day policeman S72o; night policeman, $500: firemen for the first year. $40; after first year, S4s0; health officer and physl- clan, $20O; sanitary officer, s720; assistant city clerk, $72o.
 The council then proceeded. with the nomination and election of officers, the re- suits being as follows;
 D. B. Lillard city clerk; Charles c. An derson, city treasurer; R. E. Smith, city attorney; c. J. Wilson. chief of police; Ed Spelce and T. M. Ramey, day policemen; George Halsey, chief night police; Frank Mitchell and Thomas Slaton, night police men: William Fl. Paris, sanitary officer; Frank E. Murphy, superintendent of streets, sewers and water works; Francis Guscio, chief of fire department; Ed Hum- mel, sexton Maple Hill cemetery; Bob Brandon, sexton colored cemetery; John L. Hay, assistant city clerk.
 The Mineral Rubber Paving company of Memphis secured contracts for paving Me- ridian street and Randolph street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22

Jasper, April 21.-(special )-Prof. Dan T. Gray, promising young university man lon the hog" Is one of the sensa- tional features of the Hobson agricul- tural tour of the Sixth district.
 When Professor Gray made the state ment at Tuscaloosa yesterday and again at Jasper today that Alabama imports more than 95 per cent of the hog meat consumed in the state, the thinking peo- ple in. the audiences squirmed in. their seats and began to make rapid mental calculations
 Alabama produces less than per cent of the pork consumed by its people! The proposition is astounding
 While he has no figures on the entire atate Professor Gray states that the coun- tv of Cullman alone sends out of the state the sum of $100000 annually for pork. This, he believes, is low aver aga for the e7 counties of the state. If that is the average, Alabama imports more than ss.OOO0OO worth of meat an- nuallv To pay this bill with cotton II ,eouires 15o, 900 bales at cents per pound. Ten thousand small farmers raising 10 hales each would be required to pay the total bill
 pr. D. A. Brodie, another or the eA- merits with Captain Hobson, says that the average yield of cotton In Alabama IS one-third of a bale. To pay this annual hog meat bill the product of 45O'ooO acres in good average cotton is required. This is taking no account whatever or peer and other meats consumed.
 CuIIman Meat Supply.
 Cullman is famous all over the country for the culture of strawberries. The Cullman berry has found a ready market in all the large centers of the middle west and south The Cullman growers get the very highest market prices for their product. It takes two annual aver age berry crops to pay the meat bill for the county for one year And yet 1t is said that Cullman county IS as well adapted to the raising of hogs as to strawberries. Does Cullman win or lose in the process?
 Does the state of Alabama gain any thing by sending out more than $6,000,- GOO every year for hog meat while the farmers raise one-third of bale of cot ton to the acre, SIS. .33 1-3, to foot the bill?
 Professor Gray tells us that meat can be produced in Alabama as cheaply as in any state in the union He does not theorize, but gives the actual figures se- cured by long and careful experimenta- tion. He says that hog meat can be pro- duced in Alabama at cents per pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
TUSCALOOSA BOY
 IS YOUNG HERO

Tuscaloosa, April 21.-(Special. )-What came near being a fatal accident to small boy of this place was averted by the heroism and presence of mind of still younger playmate yesterday after noon Frank Joyce, a 12-year-old lad, was, in company with three other con- panions, playing about cave the boys had dug out in gulley few blocks from Broad street, when the earth gave way and young Joyce was entirely covered by large quantity of dirt. Two of the youngsters ran at once for help, but Carter Tinsley, the 9-year-old son of Joe Tinsley. remained by his companion and by frantic digging with his hands man. aged to uncover his friends head This permitted the unfortunate boy to breathe and without doubt saved him from suffo- cation As soon as the accident was told by the other boys help came quickly and Frank was taken out of the earth with out any injury beyond a bad scare. The remarkable presence of mind of the lit tie Tinsley boy was all that saved his life, however, and the manly little fellow is an unconscious hero and Is receiving deserved praise for his deed.
 A delightful dance was given Monday night in the Aew Oliver Werner hall on Sixth street, by the German club of the senior class. The german was artistcally led by MT Joe Mudd of Birmingham, he proving himself an adept at the art. The dance was an unusually large one. there being 70 couples on the floor, the college boys and girls being in the majority. This Is the beginning of a series of social events and gaieties that will continue through the commencement season at the university. Among the out-of-town guests at the dance were Miss Mabel Wheelock of Birmingham, and her guest. Miss Lehnnard of Cincinnati. They were accompanied on the trip by Mrs. T. H. Miller of Birmingham. and the three are the guests of the Misses Miller on Broad street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
Memorial Day at Gadsden.

Gadsden, April 21.-(Special )-Th e Gadsden chapter of the United Daugh- ters of the Confederacy will have charge of the memorial exercises to be held here Monday of the coming week and have announced the following pro- gramme: Prayer, Rev. Dickinson; read ing, Miss lone Burnett, "Ripples of the Rappahannock; music by boys band address, Prof. w. E. Striplip; music by boys band: reading rule for confer ing crosses of honor; benediction, Rev. waynick; music, Dixie" by boys band; proceed to cemetery to decorate graves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
Epilepsy, Fits

My son was cured of 8 very bad case of epilepsy with Dr. Miles Nervine."
 MRS. D. BAKER, Cleveland, o. My little daughter who was afflicted with St. Vitus' Dance is now entirely well after taking Dr. Miles Nervine only four months"
 MRS. C. c. BENNETT,
 Alma, Mich. Epilepsy, Fits, St. Vitus' Dance and Spasms, are all nerv- ous diseases. They have been cured in so many instances with Dr. Miles Nervine that it is reasonable to conclude that it is almost sure to cure you. With nervous diseases of a severe type, persistent use has almost invariably resulted in complete cure or lasting benefits, worth many times the cost of the rem edy. The best evidence you can get of it's merits is to write to those who have used it. Get a bottle from your druggist. Take 1t all according to directions, and If it does not benefit he will re turn your money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
Says Many Men Need Prescription

It is claimed to bs blessing to those who are physicany impaired; gloomy, Respondent. nervous and who have trem- bling of the limbs, dizziness, heart palpi- tatiou. celd hands and feet. insomnia, fear without cause, timidity in vsnturing and general inability to act rationally.
 By preparing the treatment at home se- cretfy no one need know of another 2 trouble.
 If the reader. deaidss to try it. get three ounces of ordinary syrup of sarsa- parilla compound and one ounce com- pound fluid baimwort mix and let stand two hours; then set one ounce com- pound essence cardiM and one ounce tinc- tuye cadcmsne compound (not cardaxnon): mix aA togefhsr, shaes well and take a 1saapsanzA aAna1- saah uksal- and enc q 11m44>
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
ANN|STON GETS
 A LARGE ORDER San Francisco Wants 75,OOO
 Tons Of Pipe HIGH FINANCE BY NEGRO While Trading Horses He Mortgages Them-Gets Several Thousand Dol lars Ahead and Escapes.
 c. Martin Dies.

Anniston. April N.-(Special. 1.-The An Iron Pipe and Foundry company has re- , ceived an order from San Francisco for 1 75,Ooo tons of 35-inch water pipe, and in addition to this order they are still rapidly turning out shipments on the large order received from Cuba, the next shipment to leave the city on next Fri day via Mobile.
 The shipment will go over the Louis vile and Nashville direct to the Gulf City, where it will be transferred to a steamer and forwarded to Cienfuegos. to which place large shipment was made over the Southern about two weeks ago. There are about 1000 tons in the shipment to be made Friday, the pipe being of 16 and 2-inch sizes, to be used in the water works systems of Cuban cities. About 50 cars will be utilized in the shipment, which will be made, 1t is said. in three separate trains. Arrangements have been view of the shipment
 Quite number of Annistonians would
 
 of William Mckinley, colored, who for several years has been well -known here as a drayman and horse-trader. It is said that Mckinley negotated a number of mule and horse trades for well known citizens, and by mortgaging the animals while they were in his possession got ahead of the game to about s3OO0 and then skipped out. According to repre- sentations, his game was in the nature of high finance and showed unusual cunning for negro.
 Charlie Martin. one of the best-known citizens of Calhoun county died suddenly from heart failure at his home in Alex andria Tuesday night, and his body will be laid to rest in the cemetery at that place this week. definite arrangements depending upon advice from his children The deceased was 76 years of age and was a captain In the Confederate army For several years he has been in the gen eral mercantile business at Alexandria, but he recently sold his business and re- tired. He is survived by five children, Miss Mary Martin. Gus Martin, James Martin of Birmingham. c. H. Martin of Atlanta and Mrs. Mitchell of Washington city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
COLLIER WILL RUN.
Announces Candidacy for Judge of the
 Sixth Circuit.

Tuscaloosa, April A.-(Special. .)-Daniel Collier of Tuscaloosa has announced his candidacy for judge of the Sixth judicial circuit, to succeed Judge Sprott at the end of his term. MT. Collier opposed Judge sprott in the last judicial democratic pri- mary and was defeated by only a narrow margin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
Mlss Richardson to Wed.

Huntsville, April 21.--(special.)-Con- gressman William Richardson Of tbis district has issued invitations for the marriage of his oldest daughter, Miss Elizabeth, and Mr. Sledge Tatum, on Wednesday. May 5, at o'clock, at the family home on Franklin street, this city. Miss Richardson Is an accom- plished and popular young lady. The groom-eleot sis q resident of washlng- Ion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
Martin Will Recover.

Huntsville, April 21.-(Special.)- )- Sam Martin, who was shot by Mack Preston in soft drink stand on Mon day night April 12, was discharged from the city hospital on Tuesday and taken home. He is expected to be al- right in a few days. Martin was at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
BlrmInqham DeanerY.

Gadsden. April 1.-(Special)-Th convocation of the Birmin gham deanery of the Episcopal oh urch, which met here yesterday morning, is being well at tended and the programme heretofore published Is being carried out. The session will not close until tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
TALLADEGA HAS
 NEW CITY OFFICERS Assessed Valuation of Property
 Is $2,3O0,O0O TWO SUDDEN DEATHS
TWO SUDDEN
DEATH HIS
Preparations for Tournament of VoIun- teer Firemen-The Rev. James D. GwaItney Is Seriously III at
 TaIladega Home.

Talladega, April 21.-(speeial 1.-The new officers for the city have been installed, the mayors report published, and the city starts on another two years munich pal growth. The department officials who will conduct affairs for the ensuing term are: s. c. Oliver, mayor; J. c. Bowie, treasurer; Dr. B. B. Warwick, city phy- sician; George Bauerlein, chief fire de- partment; F. R. Franks, assistant chief fire department; John w. Thweatt, su- perintendent streets; z. w. Grogan, chief of police; w. B. Casteberry. city attor- ney. Aldermen. J. B. White, V. L. Adams, E. T. Castleberry R. Heine, T. D. Boynton. Board of education, John C. Williams. S. w. Welch, s. c. Oliver, w F. Slaughter and J. K. Dixon.
 The mayors report shows that the as- sessed value of property in the city is oyer $2,S0O,0O0 an increase during two years of $f77, ,76O. As showing results of prohibition the report states that in the year 1908 there were 83S arrests; during 1909, with prohibition in effect, total ar rests were 2sS, decrease of 5ss in ar rests, and a decrease in fines of $4451
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22

It has been decided to have the wagon race at the Tri-State Firemans tourna- ment which meets here in May on West Battle street This street is one of the widest in the city and has gentle incline to the west Plans for the entertainment of the visiting firemen are progressing well. The rules of the meet and the list of prizes offered have been printed and forwardd to the companies belonging to the association The track where the races will be run Is being graded and rolled, and a temporary fire station es- tablished opposite the water works plant. The people of the city are taking a live ly interest in the preparations so that the visiting firemen may be assured of a warm welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
QUICKEST BECAUSE

It's the shortest and smooth way; only 4 IA hours to Atlanta via Seaboard; leave 700 am. Dining cars, service a la carte; effective May 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
RAILROADS FIGHT ID THE LAST DITCH Apply To Highest Court For
 Writ Of Certiorari THIS IS EAST RECOURSE Frank Fearless Is Granted Parole By Governor-Leighton Captures the
 County High School for Col
 bert-Minor News.
THIS IS LAST RECOURSE

Montgomery, April 21.-(Special)- the last ditch the railroads have carried the fight against the Alabama rate and regu- lation laws, application having been made to the supreme court of the United States for writ of certiorari, directed to the court of appeals, ordering the record of the lower court sent up for review. Such a petition has rarely ever been granted, but the rail lines hope that there will be an exception in this case
 Attorney General A. NJ Garber has been notified by the contesting roads that this action has been taken, the supreme court being asked to hear the petition on May 3, or such time thereafter as 1t may see fit. In the meantime the mandate of the court of appeals directed to the judge of the Fifth district, ordering suspen- sion of the injunctions against the state laws, has been held by order of the judges. While only one judge has is- sued the instructions to hold up the man. date 1t is not thought that either of the others will refuse.
 The highest court may refuse to enter tain the petition, in which case there is nothing more doiZg On the other hand it may order the record sent up and the case reviewed, in which case the merits of the whole contention must be entered into and it may take several months to get at a hearing. However, there is a well established belief that the supreme court will not entertain the motion. this be- ing based, of course, on the rareity of such action following a decision of this kind. The state will get busy and prepare its case in case there Is a determination to talxa tha alternate courca