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The San Francisco call., 1909-12-31
MONOPLAN[ BREAKS
SPEED RECORDS
Bleriot Cross Channel Type Ma
chine Covers ia Miles in
2 Hours 81 Minutes
French AyiatOrs Making Des-
perate Efforts to Create
New 1909 Mark

JUvISY, Dec. 30.-At the aerodrome
here today NJ. de la Brange. aboard a
Bleriet cross channel type monoplane.
beat all records for speed and estab-.
Iished a new monoplane record He
covered 200 kilometers (1a4 mfles) and
the flight lasted exactly two hours and
80 minutes, making an average speed
of 1873 kilometers (4S.s miles, per hour
Assault 1909 Records
PARIS. Dec. 30.-Crack French aero
planists are making desperate efforts
to lower the 1909 records for distance
and height before Saturday. Latham
and Farman are at Mourmelon le
Grand. the former trying out a new
motor and the latter practicing with
passenger with a view TO making
an attempt for the 10 kilOmeter cross
country, with passenger, prize tomor-
row.
Latham and lie Gagneux will make
last try to beat Farman's record for
the Michelin cup. which stands at 232
kilometers G44 miles) in four hours,
IL minutes and So seconds. Farman.
however, is in readiness to defend his
title.
Count Jacques de Lesseps. son of
the late Viscount Ferdinand de Les
seps, made his second unsuccessful at
tempt today to win the 100 kilometer
cross country prize. His machine
broke down after covering Is kilo-
meters.
At Juvins, De la Grande made a
fight of 200 kiIometers (124 miles) in
hours and 80 minutes.
Herbert Latham. French aeronaut.
holds the official record for altitude.
Because of the difficulty in measur-
ing height attained by aeroplanes
there is some discrepancy as TO his
record, but it is between 1900 and
1900 feet Orville Wright made an
unofficial flight at POtsdam on Octo-
Der estimated at 1,600 feet
Makes Four Flights
KANSAS CITY, Dec. 3O.-Charles X.
Hamilton made four flights in his
Curtis biplane at Overland park to-
day. The aviator made figure eights.
manipula ting his machine at viii,
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-31

bermen's club and the San Francisco
planning mill owners association, rep-
resenting preliminary contributions of
these organiza tions to the fund for de-
fraying general running expenses, have
been received at the exposition head
quarters and considerable sum has
been turned in from the sale of boost
ers' buttons.
A letter was received yesterday from
the American type founders company,
signed by Manager George J.. AleXan-
der. stating that 175 boosters buttons
had been sent by the company to news
paper editors in northern California,
with letters. asking them to boost the
exposition by personal adornment and
editorial sanction.
A letter of warm Endorsement of the
exposition project was received yes
terday from William Bryan. manager
Of the Modesto Evening News.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-31
VAST O'NEILL RANCHES
TRANSFERRED TO SON
100000 Acres Given by Parents
to Manager of Estate

SANTA ANA, Dec. 30.-One of the
largest land transfers ever placed on
record in this county was made today
when Richard and Alice O'NeilI trans
ferred to their son Jerome all of the
O'Neill interests in the Mission, Vivejo
and Wabuco ranches in Orange coun-
ty, the Santa Margarita ranch in San
Diego county and other small tracts in
this and Riverside counties. The total
acreage is more than 100000. Jerome
O'Neill has been manager of the
ranches for number of years.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-31
zFLAYA ADOPTS
SILENCE POLICY
ON SEEING DIAz
Former President of Nicaragua
Refuses to Speak for Pub
Iication for Six Days
Mexico Fails to Recognize Mad
riz, While Congress Plans
to End MonopOlies

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 3o.-That Presi-
dent Diaz today gave Jose Santos
Zelaya a little friendly advice in re-
gard to talking to newspaper repre-
sentatives and whispered in his ear
that it would be wise for him to re-
frain from expressing his opinions too
freely was admitted by zelaya's sec
retary tonight
The secretary returned card to a
newspaper man with the remark that
the former dictator of Nicaragua had
just adopted a policy refusing to be
interviewed and would have nothing
more to say for publication for six
days. Why six days was named he
would not explain.
In refusing to see one reporter, Ze-
laya. through his secretary, said that
he wished to avoid being the means
of bringing Mexico into the Nicaragua
controversy.
zelaya's visit to the national palace
LASTED half an hour. He was received
by President Diaz in the green room.
The Introduction was made by Lieu
tenant Colonel Samuel Garcia Cuel-
lara, an aid of President Diaz.
Zelaya was received as a private
citizen. He was accompanied to the
palace by Francisco Castro, Mica
raguan minister. and Roberto Bone,
a son in law and formerly jefe politico
of Granada.
1t is believed that after Zelaya ten
dered his thanks for the kindness of
President Diaz in allowing him asy-
lum on the Mexican gunboat Central
American affairs were discussed.
To a friend today Zelaya said that
after he had been in Mexico two or
three months he would go to Belgium
and at Brussels personally superintend
the education of his children.
DR.. Grossbeck Walsh, formerly
acting United States consul at Corinto,
Nicaragua, and now on leave of alb
sence from the United States hospital
at Colon. Panama, passed through here
today. He said that Zelaya was looked
upon as a martyr by the people of
Central America.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-31
REPORTS OF FALLIERES'
ILLNESS ARE DENIED

PARIS, Dec. 3O.-Reports that NJ
Fallieres, president of France, was i'll
and that a specialist had been called
in consultation were officially declared
tonight TO be false. The president
spent the day hunting at RambOuillet.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-31
Will Sue Oil Trust

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Dec. 30.-Sev-
eral thousand damage suits against the
Standard oil company of New Jersey
will be instituted by the Independent oil
refiners under the Sherman antitrust
law If the United States supreme court
upholds the decision of the circuit court
for the Missouri district ordering the
c0rnnrafion dissolved
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-31
No Local Passengers on Sunset Ex-
presa. Trims Nos. 8 and 10

In order to more SATISFACTORILY ac-
commodate through traffic on Sunset
Express train No. 10, leaving at 400
D. m. daily. and train No. 8, arriving at
commencing January 1st, 1910, the
Southern Pacific viii not handle local
traffic on those trains north of Salinas
local traffic between San Francisco and
Salinas being taken care of on local
trains Ticket Offices: Flood Building
Market Street Ferry Depot Third and
Townsend Streets: Broadway and
Thirteenth Street. Oakland
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-31
Standard Oil Appeal

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.-The appeal
of the Standard oil company from the
decision of the circuit court of the
district of Missouri in dissolving the
corporation under the antitrust law
will be docketed in the United States
supreme court Monday. In view of the
great Importance of the issues, mo-
tion will be made on behalf of the gov
ernment at that time on the Mon
day following to advance the case for
hna ring
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-31
SUPERVISOR OPPOSES
CLAIM OF ATTORNEY
Bill for Fighting Smelling Com
pany Called Excessive
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

IopecfdI DtSpdIcH 10 ne NdIII
VALLEJO. Dec. 30.-The claim of
Attorney T. T. Gregory of Suisun for
So. 500 for services rendered in lighting
the case against the Selby smelling
company is being resisted by super
visor Henry Widdemann of this city
Gregory has already received $4,000,
or twice as much as his contract calls
for.
Widdemann says that the warrant
cam not be. cashed by Auditor Sheldon
until il is signed by the chairman of
the board. and as Widdemann holds
that post he may defeat the claim.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-31
McNEAR LEAVES $3.50, 1000
PROPERTY IN VALLEJO
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

VALLEJO, Dec. 30.-In memory of
George w. McNear. the capitalist who
died in Oakland yesterday, the Starr
-four mills, located in the southern sec
tion of the city, will remain closed
on the day of his funeral McNear
had been in the -four business in this
city since 1894 and left property In
South Vallejo estimated to be worth
$350,000
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-31
PAJARo BANK NATIoNAL1zED

PAJARO BANK NATIONAIlXEU-Wa Washing-
ton. Dec. 3o.-The comptroller of the cur
rency today issued a certificate authorizing
the Pajaro Valley national bank of Watson
vile, Cal. to begin business with capital
of 100000. Warren r. Porter is president
n. A. U'Ren and James Waters vice presi-
dents and John J. Morey cashier 1t is the
conversion of the Pajaro Valley bank.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-31
TOBACCO TRUST
SUIT GOES TO
SUPREME COURT
Wickersham Flags and Exposes
Methods of S4OO, 900, 900
Combination
Competition Stifled and Skilled
Labor Dropped; Advocates
Receiver for Trust

WASHINGTON. Dec. 30.--1n a printed
brief of 26S pages Attorney General
Wickersham and his special assistant,
j. G. McReynolds today presented to the
supreme court of the United States the
suit of the government in the famous
tobacco trust cases. which will be
argued next week in that court
The cases were tried in the United
States circuit court for the southern
district of New York, which, after dis
missing the petition as to foreign to-
baceo companies and some of the sub
ordinate American companies. adjudged
the others to be parties to an unlawful
conspiracy and enjoined them from
continuing their operations and from
engaging in interstate commerce
The attorney general asks the SUI
preme court to extend the findings TO
take in foreign companies and some
individuals relieved from the operation
of the verdict. Many other extensions
of the judgment are also requested.
After showing that in 1890 competi-
tion was free the various coalitions are
traced in the documents and facts are
given to show that the combination has
grown until its combined assets amount
to s400 1000, ,000
Contending for the right of congress
to enact antitrust legislation, it is as
serted that the essential purpose of the
Sherman law is to prevent injury, not
merely to reverse a course of conduct.
Coming to specific instances relative
to operations of the trust it is declared
that substantially all established job
bers in New England were induced to
throw out independent products, as
were those of Philadelphia, New York
and many other specified places.
It is asserted that Independent job
bing in New York was destroyed by the
organization of the Metropolitan to-
bacce company. which was given an ext
elusive agency for the sale of trust
goods.
1t is also asserted that 'bushwhack
ing' methods were resorted to in the
use of union labels, and the methods
in this proceeding are denounced as
ubiquitous and such as are '1nhlb-
tied by civilized conscience.
Advertising methods of the trust We're
referred to as a means of influencing
both business and public sentiment. and
it is said that not less than $10.000,000
was expended in this way in 1906.
Competition has been persistently
destroyed, scores of contracts have re-
tired skilled men from the trade. many
have been forced out, and the necessary
result of the plan long followed has
been to give defendants power to ex-
clue others and exercise monopoly" de-
clares the attorney general
/, He seems inclined to the view that
"a receiver should be appointed for the
business of parties to the combination
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-31
MonopoIies to Be Abolished

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Dec 30.-The
Mexican government has in no way Off
cially recognized Jose Madriz as presi-
dent of Nicaragua. kilograms that
have passed between Diaz and Madriz
were of a personal character. Madriz
himself does not construe them as a
formal recognition OF his incumbency.
The presidential reception on Tuesday
was attended by the official represent
atives of all nations except the United
States. and the Nicaraguan administra-
tion does not see why formal official
recognition from any country except
the United States is necessary.
Congress today conferred authority
upon the executive to abolish the to-
bacco and alcohol monopolies, indemni-
flying private stock holders for loss of
their holdings, which now become the
property of the state. Revenues from
these monopolies. which netted as high
as 4 per cent monthly, are to be used
for the payment of the interest on the
English loan, which went toward the
enrichment of relatives and friends of
Zelaya.
This action. the forerunner of the
abolition of all monopolies, was re-
ceived with tremendous enthusiasm
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-31
Diplomatic Dihcu uIties

WASHINGTON, Dec 30.-The situa-
tion in Nicaragua presents some diplo-
matte niceties. In the opinion of Off
cials of the state department President
Madriz should receive no recognition on
the part of the Central American re-
publics beyond that which would be ac-
corded a leader of a faction.
Because of the close relations main
tanned by Zelaya with Honduras. it is
expected that that government may be
foremost in doing anything that will
tend to strengthen the authority of
Madriz, but there will be great surprise
should such action be taken by Mexico
without the consent of the United
States.
AS the United States is the only gov
ernment that has broken off relations
with Nicaragua, there would be no oc-
casion for special recognition on the
part of the Central American republics
were Madriz elected president under
ordinary conditions.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-31
JUDGE JAMES BEGINS CAMPAIGNS,

Barbara, Dec. 30.-Judge W. Z. James of
Los Angeles began his campaign for the SUI
preme bench by the circulation here today
of nomina tion papers.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-31
To Combat Trusts

WASHINGTON, Dec. S0.-To combat
the trusts and attempt to bring down
the prices of the necessaries of life to
a reasonable figure is the purpose of
the movement which will be inaugu-
rated here tonight by the organization
of a national antitrust league. The
proposed league has the support of a
dozen congressman, and many of these
will be present
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-31
Makes Four Flights

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 3O.4Charles X.
Hamilton made four flights in his
Curtis biplane at Overland park to-
day The aviator made figure eights,
manipulating his machine at will,
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-31

The Keynote of the exhibit here
should be TO have It contain only the
best. and completely eliminate from
ne collection everything Of the medi-
orre class There is the opportunity
and the time ahead to do this II
should be begun by the erection of
galleries designed to properly dis
nlav such a collection No matter how
fne an exhibit may be, il will lose
much of its value unless proper light
ing and hanging facilities are provided.
~ exposition that ] know of has ever
5ad such galleries, and that is where
ne should begin our work here
Henri Merou, consul general OF
lance was a visitor at the exposition
l,ss6ouarters yesterday, where he dis
r,,ssed the need Of early action in
t,-fTiaing before his own and other
foreign nations the Importance of max
-. 1erze and extensive displays at the
s---osftfon and taking an active part
~ cbecks l,e for 1000 each from the Lum-
The Detroit times., 1909-12-22

A big revival OF that delightful
racing play,a"His Last Dollar" i'm
which David Higgins starred so sue
cessfully for Ave seasons, will be made
In the Lyceum -theater next week
with David Higgins once more heading
the cast. 1t is a play of most exciting
moments. as is evidenced by the ~
multous applause that follows the
racing scene, for which action two
spirited thoroughbred horses are car.
ried. IL is comedy drama with a
well and terseiy told plot, a most ef.
fective counter plot, and the whole
charmingly leavened with the best OF
mirth-provoking situations.
The Third Degree" which has been
winning aboundant favor, will be pre-
scented In the Detroit opera house the
week OF Dec, %, with usual matinees
The success of the play has been
marked with triumph for the author
Charles Klein, and the players. chief
among whom rs Miss Helen Ware. The
weight OF her pleasing characterize
tion greatly ADDS 20 the intense human
interest OF the story. and the genera
The Detroit times., 1909-12-22
HOLIDAY EXCURSION
GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY SYSTEi
CANADIAN POINTS
ONE FARE

Dec. cath and 25th, return Dec. 27tn.
Dec. 31st and Jan. list, return Jan. Sd
ONE AND ONE-THIRD FARE.
Dec. 2ist 10 25th, also Dec 2Sth 70
Ian. lst. return Jan. Jth.
MICHIGAN. INDIANA & ILLINOIS.
ONE AND ONE-HALF FARE.
Dec. "a. 25, 81 and Jan. 1. return
Jan. 3D. City Ticket once. 124 Wood.
ward.ave. Telephone VI. 80
The Detroit times., 1909-12-22
ORDER CASE NOW
HOPELESS
Harry Sheehan, Latest Suspect, Re-
leased, and Police Haven't Clue
- On Which To Work.
MCDONNELL.

The Helen Brown case now looks
hopeless" said Chief OF Detectives
Mcdonnell, Wednesday morning.
Hsfry Sheehan had walked out OF
the station. free man. few minutes
befose he made the remark.
'.rhe Shoehan clue looked good.
continued Capt. Mcdonnell. But II has
all faded away. aud am satisfied that
he. had nothing TO do with the mur-
der. Sheehan declared that his reason
for keeping away from his usual
haunts was 10 escape from his wife s
influence. His family is trying to re-
form him. and lead him away from the
old Associates. that dragged him down
20 tiie level of the Can gang Divorce
papers were recently filed against the
wife, and Sheehan saws that that was
his-reason for staying in hiding.
'sSheehan has been released. His
wife and her friends will be released
today. We haven't possible suspect
now. and we haven't another clue 20
work on. The case looks hopeless
Sheehan, In his divorce suit, oddly
enough charges his wife with drunk
enness. II also alleges that he lived
in Tear of his wife, who constantly
annoyed him.
Attorney Eugen Mistersky filed the
bin Tor Sheehan, on June l6.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-22
PARDONs SEVEN.
President Taft Hands Out Christmas
M Gifts.


WASHINGTON. Dec 22.-Eighi
Christmas gifts in the shape OF par
dons and combinations OF sentence
granted by President Taft were an
nounced at the department Of justice
yesterday.
AS an incident OF the land frauds
which sprang up against nonresident
owners and carried on by squatters IN
southern Georgia. Charles Clements
was convicted OF conspiracy and homi-
eide committed at Normandale and
sentenced early in 1891 to imprison-
meut for Afe.e Taft has commuted the
sentence 10 expire Immediately
Pardons were granted in two North
Carolina postof:ice cases. those or John
T.. Leonard, sentenced TO five years
Imprisonment for breaking into the
Office at Dunn. and that of Charles
williams, sentenced for a like term
for a similar offense.
For the purpose OF restoring civil
rights a pardon has been granted Al
bert Smith, sentenced a dozen years
ago at Paris. Texas. for brief term
of Imprisonment for receiving stolen
property.
James and Lincoln Wolfe. full-blood-
ed Cherokees. in prison for life for
homicide, had their sentences COM
muted 10 expire at once.
II his conduct remains good until
May 2S, 1910. the sentence of fve
years Imprisonment which ordinarily
would expire Nov. 2S. 1910, will then
be commuted in the case of Eugene
Robinson, alias f. f. Robinson. con
yicted at Antlers. l. T., for burglary
and larceny.
The president has commuted 10 ex
pire Immediately the sentence OF eigh,
years imprisonment IN the case OF s
b.. Hudson, convicted at Sallisaw. !. T.,
for carnal knowledge.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-22
TOLEDO BANK
CLOSES DOORS
Makes Assignment To Clearing
House Committee-Excessive Loans
Causes Temporary Suspension.

TOLEDO. Ohio. Dec 22.-Following
an examination by State Bank Exam
iner r. b. Seymour. the East Side
Banking Co. today made an assign.
ment TO a clearing house committee.
Excessive loans on doubtful securities
are given by the examiner as the cause
of the failure
The bank has total assets Of sS22.-
Os9.9l; q capital stock OF $4,000 and
surplus OF $26,S4430 The total dc
posits amounted To $4,000, more than
$500 600 OF which are in small savings
deposits.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-22
JOHN ROLF DEAD.
Clerk in Otfice Of Register Of Deeds Is
Victim Of Pneumonia

John Rolf clerk in the office OF the
register OF deeds, died Tuesday night.
in his home, No. 3S Thaddeus-st.. Del
ray He was taken III Friday with
pneumonia. and from the first was in a
critical condition. This Is the second
death within two days OF county build.
ing employees, and It has cast gloom
over the Offices. Mr.. Rolf was one OF
the most popular men in the county
building. He served for six year:
under William McGregor forrnei
county clerk. He was IS years OF age
and is survived by his widow and one
daughter
The Detroit times., 1909-12-22
Weekend Excursions 10 Buffalo via
Michigan Central.

$3.50 for the round trip; tickets
good on trains leaving each Saturday
during the month December az 1O,45
?. m. and 1883 p. m: good return.
ing leaving Buffalo at 500 D. m. ana
1850 p. m Sundays.
For full particulars, consult Agent
az Union Ticket Office, Opera House
Block or Depot. foot OF Third st
The Detroit times., 1909-12-22

THE Dreamland Burlesquers.' led
by Dave Marion. the eccentric come
dian, will be the attraction in the Ave
nue. theater next week Mr. Martens
shows are among the strongest the cir
cult affords and the management there
fore feels ii is fortunate TO be able to
offer this entertainment during the
holiday period. Mr. Marion is unique
In, his versatility. He not only is the
star comedian. but he is also the an
thor of the musical comedy produced.
OF the libretto. lyrics and music. The
title of the piece is "Divorceland." aud
II was staged by the author. who will
present himself in his screamingly
funny role OF the fellow who talks
without a palate. The attraction in
the Avenue this week is The Frolic-
some Lambs
The sale of seats for Miss Eleanor
Robsons engagement next week in
the Garrick theater. where she will
present Mrs. Frances Hodgson Bur
nett's new play, The Dawn of Tomo7-
row." indicates that much interest is
being shown in the forthcoming pro-
duction. This is not to be wondered
at. Mrs. Burnett as a writer Of stories
and novels, as wen as dramatis',
occupies an enuable position. The
star. Miss Robson, needs absolutely
no introduction 10 even those whose
knowledge of the stage and stage peo-
pie is but slight. Whatever she has
done, she has done well, and her stage
creations hold a fond place In the
memories OF all who have ever met
with them. Moreover, assurances are
given that in this present play. char
acter is presented for her delineation
that bids fair to occupy high place
IN stage annals. The managers. I.ieb-
Ter & Co., who hold front rank in
their line. proudly acknowledge the de-
veIopment OF Miss Robson from a
stage debutante into the popular star
she is today as one OF the greatest OF
their many achievements.