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The San Francisco call., 1909-11-06
SPORTS

Champion trotting gelding, Uhlan, to be sent
after Lou Diilon's record. Page 20
Santa Clara college looks for easy victory over
University Of Pacific today. Page 20
big four college football teams have games
today that viii show their form. Page 20
Match Maker Hester looking for ring warmers
for Powell woigast fight. Page 20
Two home runs account for victory Of Phila-
delphia Athletics over Angels. Page 20
williams raises Emeryvile admission fee to
50 and decides 10 hold only Eve days recing
week. Page ri
The Seals win play the Nationals this after
noon in third game Of the series. Page 20
Thomas Reilly. trsckman, elected president of
ST. Afary's athletic association. Page FL
Judge Mccredie wants Portland man TO
succeed ]. Cal Ewing at head Of Coast
league. Page 20
john L. Sullivan writes editorial against pres
ent day lighters. Page II
MARINE
Revenue cutter McCulloch returns from Point
Reyes without having seen vessel reported in
distress. which IS now believed to have been
Tic United States steamer Explorer waiting for
the fog to lift. Page 25
CnNTAT
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Charities Kept Private

Mrs Kennedy, besides receiving the
million dollar residence, the summer
home at Bar Harbor and the bankers
valuable laboratory and art collections.
also inherited s1,oO0,oOO in cash and a
$12.OOO,OOO share in the residuary es-
tate.
Kennedy was one of the millionaire
phiianthropists whose gifts, though
measured in millions, were made with
as little glare of publicity as possible.
Besides being banker he was one of
the country's chief builders of rail-
roads, patron of art and education,
and, in his own quiet way, one of New
York's foremost advocates of scientific
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ally organized charity.
Some Recent<Gifts

Many of his great benefactions prob
ably never were made public, but he
figured in recent years as the giver of
the 100000 home or the United Char
tiles in this city; of $1,000 900 to the
Presbyterian hospital; s250.0O0 to the
School of Philanthropy; 100000 to CO.
lumbia university, and 100000 to a
nurses home for the Presbyterian hos
pital
AS banker and investor he always
showed great interest in the develop
ment of the northwest He was identi-
fed with ]. P. Morgan and James j.
Hill in the Northern Pacific and Great
Northern railway companies for many
years
Born near Glasgow in 1890, Kennedy
came to America in 1850 as agent for
an English iron and metal concern. In
1857 he joined the New York banking
firm of Morris K. Jessup & Co., and
about II years later established the
house of Kennedy & Co. He retired
from active participation in business
in 1888
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SUBURBAN

Miss Mabel Wise, daughter Of prominent HA-
waiian attorney. ends her life because unable to
stop thieving. Page 8
0verwork causes collapse of Miss Grace
wishaar and she is compelled to take the rest
Page ~
Sergeant and pstrolman Of Berkeley police
force thrown into jail after being dubbed in
battle with Oakland peace guardians. Page 4
Oakland realty market stimulated by proposed
filling in OF marsh lands. Page a
Samuel Hume. former yell leader of the state
university, achieves distinction in Europe as
an actor. Page Is
Aged woman after quarrel with daughter
jumps into bay from ferry boat. Page ID
Valuable watch belonging to Cook estate found
in Attorney de Lancey's safe. Page ID
Campaign for civic Improvement and bond
issue waged by prominent men in Oak
land. Page 4
Chauffeur returns jewels taken from westphal
home in Oakland and will not be prose
cuted. Page Ie
Oakland civic bodies go on record in pledge
TO outlying districts for immediate improve
ments following annexation. Page 1s
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COAST

Hawaii Legislature passes measur
revision Of territorial land laws.
Sacramento streetcar conductor faI
s225. 900 estate in Ireland.
SsusalitO town trustees and q
States army agitated over romances
lass.
Stanford students lombard with
actors during Performance of "Thrt
at Palo Alto tbeater.
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MARINE
SOCIAL

Two teas announced for smart set this after.
noon and Friday Night club dance proves bril-
| liant afiair Page IL
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-14
naor women and children of Mont

poor women and children of Mont gomery.
 raisinr of the money necessary for this occasion last week. Two Christ mas chimneys were stationed al prominent street corners and about SEQ was received in this manner Sat urday The army has received about ss5 so far. The chimneys will be kept on the streets dntil the day of the exercises. It Is estimated that about s1,0oO yill be needed,
 It Is the intention of the local Army workers to distribute baskets filled with provisions and clothing to the poor of the city on Christmas day. The baskets will be handed out from the tree at the auditorium, Mrs. odom is also arranging very interesting program to be carried out. we expect to benefit 1000 people, Captain Odom says, who will repre- sent about 300 poor homes of the city. Most of our distributions will go to white families. although a few deserv- ing negro families may be helped"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-14
MCMILLAN HELD FOR
 KILLING MORRISON

Bonifay. Fla. Dec. 1s.-(Spectal.)-- The case of the State of Florida vs. Jeff McMillan for killing Charlie Nor rison, on November 20, at the George E. ward Lumber company camps about eight miles north of Westville, came up for hearing before Justice Tew.
 Judge Few after hearing all the evil dence together with the evidence taken at the coroner's inquest which was introduced by the defense and the argument of counsel for the state and defendant held McAillan for bond in the sum of $2,00O, to await the action of A grand jury of Holmes county .l A large number Of citizens living In the neighborhood of the lumber camps and Leonice church, Charlie Morri- sons old home. were in attendance at the trial.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-14
PEONAGE CASE HANGING
STEAMSHIP LINE EMPLOYE IS A
 WITNESS.
Probable Federal Grand Jury Win
 Not Make Its Report Untfi Some Time Wednesday

Despite the departure from the city of many witnesses in the Wash Gard ner peonage investigation by the United States grand jury. and contra ry to predictions. the case consumed all of Monday. This was the third day spent by the grand jury on the case.
 Monday brought an entirely new squad of witnesses to the Federal building. and practically all were summoned to testify in the peonage investigation. Perhaps the most i'm portant witness examined Monday was $. H. Moore. of Tampa, Fia.. purser of the Peninsula and Occidental Steam ship Company.
 The steamship line by which Moore is employed plies between Tampa. Key nificant in regard to the allegation that Wash Gardner was deported to Cuba by the Searcy brothers. Butler. Andrew, Eugene and Samuel. and Henry Shanks and held there in a con dition of peonage.
 wash Gardner. the alleged peon, his wife and baby. are still in the coun- ty jail, pending definite action on the part of the Federal grand jury. They are being held there at Gardner's re- quest.
 Witnesses are summoned to appear before the grand jury Tuesday. and g report to Judge Jones is probable Tuesday night or Wednesday morn ing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-14
SALVATION ARMY
 PLANS FOR CHRISTMAS

"The desolate home. the empty stocking, the heart bowed down with sorrow and the woe of want and no Santa Claus on a Christmas morning. All this Is what we are striving to eliminate this year." said Captain L.
 Al Odom of the Salvation Army Mon day evening. He distributed letters Monday afternoon calling the atten- ton of the people of Montgomery to the Army's coming Xmas celebration {.
 The captain and his wife have about completed, the plans for the fourth annual exercises and celebration, to- gether with the Christmas tree. which will be held at the auditorium the | Tuesbay following Christmas for the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-14

between the government troops cofn- manded by General vasquez and the revolutionists. with heavy loss of lite There has also been q report that Rama has been captured by the ze. layan forces. but this Is not confirmed According to the dispatches. the rev claim that they were at tackled in violation of the armistice. but this is not believed.
 Telegraphic communications are in. terrupted ana the exact facts arc lacking, but 1t fs supposed by tho government of7icials here that Gen. erai vasqusx was attacked by the en. emy as he was under orders from ze- iaya not to make an attack.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-14
HIT SHOPS IN GOTHAM
rnnPAhEs TO ENACT ROLE or
 SANTA CLAUS.
ersua1ent and Wife Invade Fifth Ave nue yswelry Stere and Lay in
 supply of Christmas

New York, Dec. is.--President Taft ana Mrs. Taft went shopping in Fifth Avenue today The rain poured down In torrenfs. but this made no diner sncs to the Presidents party. They arrived from Washington shortly be- fore o'clock this afternoon and en- < tering automobiles at the Jersey City station, came to New York by way of the Twenty-third Street ferry. Mrs. Taft was accompanied by her sister. Mrs. Thomas K. Laughiin, of Pitts burg.
 This incursion into the Fifth Ave- nus shops was decided upon on the train.
 They drove through the pelting rain Co jewelry establishment on the up- per avenue. A police automobile pre- ceded the Presidents car and a secret service machine followed.
 The advent of the President at the shop was entirely unexpected and the holiday throne forgot the problem of Christmas presents for the time be- ing when word of the arrival of the distinguished shoppers spread about the place.
 President and Mrs. Taft and Mrs Laughlin went in . private room on the main floor of the establishment and a battery of salesmen was placed at their disposal. Tray after tray sof g1ittering gold and silver trinkets was borne into the room and from those g variety of Christmas presents for the White House family were selected. A watch for Charles Taft. a bracelet and other things for Miss Helen, scholarly presents for Robert Taft. who holds the youthfuily dignified position of a Yale senior. and a score of gifts for various members of the Taft family was purchased.
 The President is spending the night at the home of his brother. Henry w. Taft He goes to New Haven early tomorrow morning to attend meet ing of the Yale corporation. of which he is fellow and to be the guest of the New Haven Chamber of Com nerce at a banquet tomorrow night. Mrs. Taft and Mrs. kaughlin will re- main in the city shopping until We'd nesday or Thursday.
 The President will be back at the White House Wednesday forenoon.
 Mir. Taft was the guest at dinner to- night Of John Wesley Hill. pastor of the Metropolitan Temple, where he met number of distinguished church. men of all denominations. The din- ner was preliminary to the closing rally of the Africa Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Methodist Church in Carnegie Hall tonight. where the Pres ident made ons of the principal sd- dresses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-14
SILvEY STEER GETS
 DIVORCE AND wEDS

Atlanta, Dec. 13.-Two minutes af- ter Mrs. Silvey Speer Thomas. daugh- ter of W. A. Speer, well known in the Southern financial world, was granted a total divorce from her fathers chauffeur, Russell J. Thomas, in the superior court today, a marriage H- cense was Issued by the ordinary to Speer.
 Mfr Mckenzie Is prominent in social circles. Mrs. Speer's divorce was se- cured on allegations that she was forced to marry the chauffeur because the man had made threats of violence against her family unless the daugh- ter consented to elope with him.
 Immediately after the parties in- vo1ved left the court house they were driven to the Speer residence on Peachtree road where the wedding ceremony was performed in the pres- ence of e large party of friends.
 Another chapter In the tpeers case was concluded today whefpa verdict was rendered in the superior court In favor of W. A. Speer, who, was sued by his chauffeur, Thomas. for s10o.oo0 for alienation of his wife's affections.
 The elopment of beautiful Siivey Speer with her fathers handsome young chauffeur, fourteen months ago. WAE lue bS0D6tt0H oL tsiA Co HtaICSs <Ah- ter being married In Atlanta they left for Charlofte. N. C.. where they were arrested as they registered at promi- nent hotel.
 Mrs. Speer brought the bride back to Atlanta, but the young husband made so much trouble that the mother took her daughter to New York. Here the bride was kept hidden to escars reporters and to evade writ of NlA A... band. Finally. Mrs. Speer after rae ing from one hotel to another fin Manhattan and being unable to es- cape the ambitious reporters, sailed with her daughter for Europe.
 Thomas asserted that If he could see his bride alone, she would declare that she preferred him to her parents. This her parents refused to allow.
 They charged that she was drugged by Thomas the day of the wedding and while in this condition, was forced un- der threats to consent to q marriage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-14
MT. Beard Sends a subscription to St.
 James Parish.

tYUmG8 G6EA80s
 EufauIa. Dec 13.A-(SpeciaLl l-sDuring the services of st. James Episcopal church yesterday morning Rev. T. B.. Johnson read an interesting letter from Rev Mir Beard. ofsBirminghaH, in which he congratulated the parish toners in their efforts. to build new church aadsdhclosstb aeashp cen5Ftbu- tion toward the building fund Ffs
 Mr Beard was the much-Ioyed rec tor of this parish about forty years ago and the, church was the first he served in his official capacity.
 At a recent meeting of the Barbour county chapter of the U. D. c. held at the home of Mrs. J. W. Drewry here, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. R. Q: Edmon- son, president; Mrs. E, Y. Dent, first vice president; Miss Eliza Merrill, sec- ond president Mrs. c. s. Mc- DowelI, Jr., secretary; Mrs. Sallie E. Thompson, treasurer; Miss Mary Clay ton. registrar; Mrs. E. L. Brown. his- torian. The chapterAis arranging to send a Christmas box to the old sol- diers at Mountain Creek.
 News of the death of Mrs. Ellison Baker, an old and well known woman who was a lifelong resident of Louis vile, has been received here.
 Mrs. Baker was S3 years old. and was known and loved in many sec- tions of the state. She was a consis- tent member of the church and reared large family. Two of her sons re- side in Texas and several in Georgia, while others of her children and grand children reside in various sec- ttong of this state and Florida. Mrs. Baker was quite active and vivacious until recent years when the inhrmities of old age caused her to decline rapidly.
 The funeral occurred in Louisville today.
 George Ludham. an old citizen of the county, who resides near Louis- vtile. is seriously i'll.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-14
WANTS TaACKs CL0snn.
Dema.ds That State Depert.eat End
 Racing at Juarex.

Demands That State Departnaent End
 Racing at Juarez.
 Washington. Dec. la.--Smarting un- der the action of the State Depart ment in bringing about the closing of his race track In Mexico. across the line from California H. Broiaski. of Los Anxelss. arrived here today to de- mand that Secretary Knox take the same steps to put an end to race track operated by Americans at Jua- reg. across the Rio Grande river from Fl Paso,- Tex
 In the case of BrolaskPs concession at Tiajuana. the government. on com- plaint of residents of Los Angeles and other California cities and towns. asked the Mexican government to can eel the concession. Brolaski will in- sist that the same action be taken In the case of the Juarez track.
 Describing himself as a reformed gambler, after twenty-five years of play" Brolaski will appear tomorrow before the Senate Committee on Judi ciary to expose the methods and the extent of secret betting practices In this country The Committee Is to lis- ten to arguments on the bill submit< ted by Senator E. !. Burkett of Me- braska, which seeks to prohibit the transmission by telephone. telegraph or mall. of race track or other gamb- ling information across the boundaries of States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-14
TEnrnssnE TRIAL DnAGs.
Thrse Minor witnesses Exaninea st
 Union City.


 Union City.
 Union City, Tenn. Dec. 1s.-siow progress was made today in the trial of Garrett Johnson and Arthur cioar for the alleged murder of Capt. onen- tin Rankin. Court did not convene until after noon and only three minor witnesses were heard.
 F. J. Burcnard, who was a guest at Wards Hotel the night Captain Rankin was murdered. told the story of events which led up to the murder itseif. He was one of the first to reach the spot where Captain Rankin was killed. half mile from the hotel.
 Dolph Hicks, . self-confessed member of the Reelfoot Lake night riders or ganization, told of its meetings and Further related how Captain Rankin and Colonel Taylor; were captured. He remained with the horses ridden by the band and did not witness the actual crime.
 Newt Armstrong. the last witness examined, shed no light on the mur- der. simply furnishing a detailed de- scription of the country surrounding the crime.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-14
Real Ertate Transfern.

The< following property transfers were recorded Monday in the probate nffiee:
 J. W. Saffold and Laura E. saffold to W. E. Saffold, south thirty feet of lot 21 of the B. F. Noble subdivision of lots and 4, block {, Peacock tract. Consideration. Se50.
 James B. Meriwether to Francis M. Mathews, west half of the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter and the west half of the southwest quar- ter of the northeast quarter of sec- ton 14, township Is. range 20. conn nrising 40 acres. Consideration, $500.
 Frank D. Kohn to Fannie Williams. East three quarters of the south half of lot 3. block l2, according to the plat of Douglasville. Consideration. $22O.
 Alice Helena Madigan and Joseph Madigan, her husband. to Bruce Beve- ridge. Part of lot in northeast quar- ter of section IS, township 1s. range IS. Consideration. s21e.
 Abandonment Alleged
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-14
CAPTAIN PLEADS GUILTY.
 e Then withdraws Plea in Hope oi Higher Judgment.

New Y0rk, Dec. IS.-OdptdIH AHVtH as 8. Franklin. U. s. A., former Treas urer of the Military Academy at West Point. today pleaded guilty in the United States Circuit Court nere 10 embezzlement from the cadet mess fund.
 When the court later declined to grant an arrest of judgment. the plea of guilty was withdrawn until the case could be put into such shape as to permit 1t. if possible. to be taken to a higher court on the question of lack of Jurisdiction of the United States Circuit Court.
 Frankiin's counsel contended that the charges should have been present. ed to a court-martial.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-14
RECEIVER FOR PHONES.
AppIicafien Is Filed in An Ohio
 Court.


 Cleveland, O.. Dec. 13--Application was made In common pleas court here today for receiver for the United States Telephone Company. the inde- pendent long distance telephone com pany in Ohio. and the Cuyahoga Tele- phone Company. the local independent exchange.
 The purpose Is to place the affairs of the company In the hands of the court to circumvent any interest the Beii Telephone Company may have in the two companies
 The suit was flied by the minority stockholders of each company and is directed against James S. Bradley, IT,. of Toledo. who recently obtained con- trol of the two companies.
 The United States Telephone Company today ordered a general in- crease In telephone rates throughout the Sta1e
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-14
Good Reads Meeting

The Alabama Good Roads Conven- ton will be held in Montgomery about February IS. Secretary E.. H. HyFnan, of the Commercfalu Club. wh ho' returhef from Washington late Sunday night, made this announcement Monday. The reason for holding the convention in February is to show the good condt- tion of the Montgomery County roads during the winter months when they are supposed to be in the worst con ditton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-14

court today. fell on the Icy pavement Returning homo to have hts wrtet at tended, he discovered he had lost a gold cuf button. Determined to have the piece of jewsiry. he returned to the scene of his downfall only to be precipitated to the pavement again. this time. however. breaking his coi- lar bone
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-14
No Hope for nIinern.

Henderson. Ky, Dee. 1s.--Hope was abandoned for the six negro miners en- tombed by an explosion Saturday af- ternoon in Baker mine of the West Kentucky Coal Company. The fire has been extinguished, but the water nec- essary to put out the flames has flood- ed the mine and it will be some time before the bodies can be recovered
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-14
TWO ASSOCIATIONS.
Heminaway and IAttlepage Leave
 Public Service.

Public Service.
 Washington. Dec. 1s-Former sena- tor James A. Heminway and Thomas IAttlepage, both of Indiana, resigned their positions as special employees Of the Senate Committee on Public Ex- penditures.
 The resignation of Mir. Heminway will take effect January l. and that of MT. Littlepage immediately. They have had charge of research work con- nected with the executive departments and 1t was largely through their ef- forts that the estimates of the funds needed for the coming year were greatly reduced.
 MT. Heminway says he feels that his work in that connection Is about done but the impression here Is that he intends to remain active in politics in Indiana. and if the Republicans carry the Legislature that he may again be a candidate for the Senate to succeed Senator Beveridge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-14
Honkinn SenfeneefI.

Chicago. Dec. 13--wallace H Hop- kins. former broker, convicted of using the mails to defraud. was sen fenced here today in the Federal Dis trict Court to serve four years and three months in the Federal prison at Leavenworth. Kas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-14
SUES TRACTION COMPANY.
TayIor Alleges Damages to Amount of
 RI00.

The case of William Taylor, recent Iv a rnotorman for the Montgomery traction Company. who is suing the company for Sl00 damages alleging breech of contract, was heard in Judge M Fl Screws court Monday. Follow ing the testimony submitted. Judge Screws took the case under advise ment.
 Tayior's contention was that he left his home at Fillmore Station and came to Montgomery upon the promise of the traction company to give him em- ployment The company claimed that they gave him trial and he proved unsatisfactory because of the reckless running of his car.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-14
CIaim Yards Are cIeared.

Seattle. Washn.. Dec 1s--The Great Northern and Northern Pacific Rail- roads began business to day with all freight cleared up for the first time since the switchmen's strike began. according to operating officials, who insist that the strike Is broken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-14
STAY IS SECURED.
Negro order Case May Go To Supreme
 Court.

NeBfO UFueK NHse Muy U0 10 SupFeme
 Court. On a motion of the defendants, Judge Pearson. in the Circuit Court. Monday, granted stay of execution of the summons that was served on the District Grand Lodgs of Alabama No. 23. of the Grand United Order of odd Fellows. in the suit against the order on an insurance policy by Annie Hlll. .b
 The summons was served on the ne- gro society by the Sheriff of Mobile County, October 2S. The case would have come up during the first week of the January term of the Montgomery County Circuit Court. but the latest action probably will send it to the Supreme Court ofsAiabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-14
William L. seaton Dend.

Jackson. Mich. Dec. 13-William L. Seaton. former warden of the State prison here. and credited with being the originator of the system of giving convicts credit for good time" is dead at his home here. He was Se years old.