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The San Francisco call., 1909-10-14
PORTLAND JOBBERS
AIR THEIR WOES
Barrier to Trade Erected by
Freight Rates at Oregon
Boundary
Trouble Began When the Union
Pacific Went Into Re-
ceiver's Hands

PORTLAND. Ore, Oct 13.-Five more
businessmen OF this city appeared be-
fore the interstate con1Qerce commits
sion today and added the weight OF
their testimony to those who testified
yesterday, that 20 years ago Portland
was able to job its wares proitably as
far east as Pocatello. Idaho, and that
year by year they have seen parts OF
that territory Topped off by unfavOrabls
rates, until today POrtland's distribu-
tive area is but. a fraction Of its pre-
vious extent
They testified that there had been a.
barrier arbitrarily erected at the Ore
gon boundary line, past which they
must not go, and that in some OF the
territory that is saved they are now
compelled to absorb part OF the freight
charges in order TO meet competition
from the east.
HISTORY OF RATE MAKING
Henry Hahn, a wholesale grocer. and
for several years head OF the transpor-
tation committee OF Portland's cham
Der OF commerce, was the star witness
for the eomplainants.
He went at great length into the
history of rate making in the Pacific
northwest. Among the statements he
made was that Portland had never had
any IIOuOlG Win It's Edlco " AuLcElOL
points until 16 years ago. just after the
Union Pacific railroad went into the
hands of receiver.
Suddenly. and without apparent
reason, witness declared. the distrfbu-
tive rates from Portland east were re-
adjusted. Idaho was walled of and
other parts OF its territory redistricted
so as to make jobbing here impossible
or difneult.
All OF Portland's witnesses declared
eastern made goods now meet them on
an even footing as far west as Boise,
Idaho; Baker City, Ore, and Spokane,
Wash.
THE RAILROAD SIDE
The railroads had their innings this
afternoon. They contended that the
rates at present in force are not un-
reasonable. Counsel for the Oregon
railroad and navigation company de-
clared he would prove that his road is
earning less than per cent on It's
invested capital and between and
per cent on the present valuation of it's
property. Only one of the railroads
witnesses testified this afternoon and
the commission adjourned for the day
az the conclusion of HIS cross examina-
tiOn.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-14
POTATO KING GIVES
BANQUET TO BUYERS
Launch Takes Stockton Mer-
chants TO Shima's Ranch
TSccciof Discotch TO The Call

STOCKTON, Oct Is.-George Shima.
the japanese potato king. gave his sec
ond annual banquet yesterday to potato
buyers from different sections Of the
state The affair took place at his
headquarters on the Rindge tract, near
Middle river
shima sent his $1,000 launch, the
Shima Maru. TO this city 10 transport
16 prominent businessmen to the ranch,
where he has the largest potato patch
in the world. He has 1900 acres of
tubers planted. one patch consisting of
5000 acres.
The feast was served under a large
canopy on the lawn and was a lavish
affair. The banquet was followed by
an entertainment provided by num-
Der of Japanese athletes and broad
sword duel between two Japanese in
the quaint armor Of the ancients was a
feature.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-14
BURNETT SCHOOL
MENACE TO CHILDREN
Superintendent Barnett Warns
Supervisors of Condition

.eThe Burnett school is a disgrace to
the city and ought to be torn down."
said Building Superintendent John Bar
nett in letter to the supervisors yes
terday. Barnett added that since its
erection 40 years ago its walls had
been innocent of paint and were rot
ting from exposure, and that the floors
and planking of the yard were alike
unsafe for the children to walk or
play upon.
The supervisors building committee
made a final offer of 100000 for the
proposed Lowell high school site at
Hayes street and Masonic avenue and
informed Agent c. w. Moores that if
his principals did not choose to accept
that figure the committee would drop
the negotiation.
The parties have differed between a
city appraisement of $4,000 and a de-
.mand for s1I2,ooo.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-14
SIX GOLD FISH STOLEN
FROM PARK TEA GARDEN
.PiscatoriaI Thief May Also
Have appropriated Bathtub

The mystery of six stolen goldfish
and the theft. of porcelain bathtub is
agitating police circles, and Captain of
Police Anderson needs only the report
Of some stolen goldfish food TO send him
into Mysteries.
Mrs. M. Haguwara, who Is in charge
of the. Japanese tea garden at Golden
Gate park, startled Chief Cook yester-
day by reporting the theft of six gold
fish from the garden aquarium some
time Monday night.
Detectives Manuel de Ia Guerra and
Frank M. Black were hurried to the
scene and, by questioning, brought out
the fact that Mrs. Haguwara knew the
number of kidnapped fish totaled half
a dozen because she had summoned
them to their morning meal to discover
that six. the largest and goldest of the
school, were absent.
The detectives wandered back to po-
lice headquarters to be hoored with
three flats in course Of construction in
Cumberland street near Guerrero After
consultation 1t was decided that the
tub was stolen to form private aquar-
ium for the goldfish pilfered from the
dent that If they find the miscreant
that tore the goldfish from their COM
panions they will discover in him the
villain who separated the bathtub from
its home.
RACIAL FEELING oUTBREAK-san Angelo
Tex, Oct lS.-Race feeling became intense
here today when two white men assaulted a
negro uorfer of. local bank In the streets,
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-14
STUDENTS DEBATE SAN
FRANCISCO SITUATION
Stanford Euphronias Discuss
Election of Heney
[Spccial Dispofch to The Call

STANFORD UNIVERSITY. Oct. 13.-
L. c. Pickering, '09, addressed the mem
bers of the Euphronia debating society
last night on the political situation in
San Francisco. The debate was on the
subject: Resolved that the election
of Francis j. Heney would be for the
best interests of San Francisco" and
was supported afflrmatively by H. r.
Stolz, '09, and H Rittigstein; the mega
tive by S. J. Talbot and w. c. Conrad.
p NJ Oglvie, II. was elected to MEM
bership of the organization.
February %. 1909, is the date decided
upon by the sophomore play committee
for their production. The play will oc-
cur one month from the. time of the
combined glee and mandolin CLUB Minis
trel show, and the Sword and Sandals
presenta ton.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-14
OREGON MAN SHOT DEAD
IN BOUNDARY LINE FEUD
Slayer, Held For MansIaughter
Pleads SeIf-Defense

3dARsHFIELD, Ore. Oct. 1s.-An old
feud over a boundary line is the al
legged cause of the shooting to death
% Joel Bond. an aged man. at a re-
mote point in Curry county October Z.
Charged with responsibility for the
killing. James Curry is under arrest
at Gold Beach. accused Of rnanslaugh-
ter There were no witnesses TO the
shooting.
According to Curry. he told Bond to
stop tearing down a fence belonging
to Curry at which Curry says. Bond
drew a revolver and fred at him.
Curry. who says he was carrying a
rife. declares that he shot Bond in
self-defense.
A coroner's jury found that Bond
had fired two shots from his revolver.
Curry is at liberty under $4,000 bonds.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-14
ASSEMBLIES ACCEPTED
BY IMPERIAL EDICT
Provincial Representatives to
Draft Constitution

PEK1NG. Oct. 13.-The first imperial
edlct recognizing the forthcoming pro-
vlncial assemblies was issued today.
The provincial assemblies will make
up the Imperial assembly, which is
charged with the responsibility of
drafting constitution for the empire.
The edict admonishes the members
TO be faithful to the trust imposed on
them and encourages the purpose for
which they vii be brought together.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-14
MUTINYING PRISONERS
CONDEMNED TO DEATH

KRASKNoYARSK Siberia, Oct 10
The nine survivors of the band of pris-
oners who mutinied at Turukhansk last
December while being deported and
killed six of their guards, were con-
demned by q court martial today, four
to death and the others to imprison
ment. OF the original band IL were
killed or mortally wounded during the
attempt to escape.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-14
FIELD MARSHAL LORD
KITCHENER AT PEKINC

PEKING, Oct. 1s.-FieId Marshal
Lord Kitchener. inspector general of
the British ports in the Mediterranean.
who is on his way to Tokyo to witness
the Japanese military maneuvers, ar
rived here today.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-14
WRIGHTS PROSECUTE
FRENCH INFRINGEMENTS
American Aviators Seek to
Protect Patents

PARIS. Oct. 13-The Compagnie Gen
erale de Navigation Aerienne, which
controls the patents of the Wright
brothers so far as their exploitation in
France is concerned, today caused a
theoretical seizure to be effected of
practically every biplane on exhibition
at the aeronautic salon, now in session
here, on the ground that certain de-
tails of their construction were in
fr1ngements of the Wright patents.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-14
COUNTERFEITER GIVEN
SIX YEARS IN PRISON
Pleads Guilty to Making Mil
lion i'm Rad Mexican Coins

LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct 13-John
Roberts. who was arrested several
weeks ago near this city with $1,000
600 in counterfeit Mexican pesos IN his
possession. pleaded guilty in the fed
eral court here today and was sem
tenced to six years in the federal
prison at Atlanta. His brother, Marion
c. Roberts, tried on the same charge,
was acouftted 80
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-14
TURKISH WRESTLER
AFTER FRANK GOTCH

MONTREAL, Quebec, Oct 13.-
Mustapha Nehmedoff. q Turkish wres
tier, has arrived from Europe with the
avowed object of getting a match with
Frank Gotch for the catch as catch can
championship of the world.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-14
ATocKToN wREsTLER BEATEN

STOCKTON, Oct. 13.-Ed Garrison. a.
wrestler who claims to be from Texas
tonight bested C. A. Mcintyre, the local
wrestler. in two straight falls, the first
in % minutes and 80 seconds and the
second in minutes and IS seconds.
The winner came here stranger and
proposed match. the winner to take
the gate receipts
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-14
DIPLOMAT
WEDS CHILEAN BEAUTY

VALPARAISO, Oct 1S.-Henry L.
James, secretary of the American en-
bassy at Rio de Janeiro. was married
today to Anita Adrian, a Chilean
woman noted for her beauty. James and
his bride sailed for the United tSates.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-14
BOMB EXPLODES IN
HANDS OF ANARCHISTS

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. IA bomb
exploded in suburb of the city today
killing one of two men who had it in
their possession and wounding the
other.
Before his arrest the wounded man
attempted to conceal a second bomb and
revolver.
1t is believed the men were revolu-
tionists on their way to the scene of
an intended crime.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-14

with shouts of down with Alfonso;
down with Maura-'
Later the rowdy element formed
again in the vicinity of the embassy
and tore up the lamp posts, trees and
benches and erected a barricade.
Bullets Miss Police Chief
NJ Lepine. prefect of police, soon ar
rived at the head of reinforcements and
was received with volley of shots
from the crowd. He escaped from death
or serious injury by a narrow margin.
The cavalry charged, using their
sabers freely. and stormed the barrl-
cade The police arrested dangerous
Spanish anarchist, Emmanuel de Ia
Tore, who admits having fred at Le-
pine. -.
Another demonstration OF anarchists
took place at Clichy. in the OUTSKIRTS
of Paris. but here the maniIestanIs
were quickly dispersed. There were
numerous demonstrations Throughout |
the provinces and the departmeA "a !
council Of Bouches du Rhone a@o- @
iourned as a token OF mourning lot
Ferrer
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-14
NOTED SUFFRAGETTE
SAILS FOR AMERICA

SOUTHAMPTON, Oct 1S.-Mrs EN-
incline Pankhurst, the noted suffra-
gette, sailed for New York today on
the steamer Oceanic. Mrs. Pankhurst
will tour the. United States in the in
terests of woman's suffrage.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-14
SIR THOMAS Upton
COMING TO AMERICA

LONDON, Oct. 1S.-Sir Thomas Lip
ton has engaged passage on the steam
er Cedric, which will sail for New York
Saturday.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-14
ALDRICH AND SCHIFF
SAIL FOR, NEW YORK

SOUTHAMPTON. Oct Ex-senator
Nelson w. Aldrich and Jacob H. Sohfff
of New York sailed today for New
York.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-14
Will Write Crane Play

NEW YORK, Oct 13.-Charles Klein,
the playwright, who wrote "The Lion
and the Mouse" and the Third De-
gree" and makes a speciality of topical
plays. has chosen as the subject for his
next effort the sensational dismissaT of
Charles r. Crane as minister to China
by Secretary Knox. The play. as he
outlines it, will deal with the humors of
diplomacy.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-14
BRYAN GOES ]

BRYAN GOES TO VICTORIA Seattle. Oct 13
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bryan sailed for
Victoria today. After visit there they will
proceed east over the Canadian Pacific. Bryan
filling lecture engagements in Canada along the
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-14

PACIFIC COAST MAN HoNoRED-Chicago.
Oct. 13.-The American association OF pas
senger agents in convention here today elected
George W. Andrews. general passenger agent
OF the Pacific Coast steamship company, presi-
dent OF the association.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-14

TYPHOID EPIDEMIC AT scHooL-ParkvilIe.
Mo-. Oct 13.-Due. II is believed. to defective
sewage. typhoid fever is epidemic at Park
college, so cases being reported among the
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-14
CRANE LOOKS FOR
WORD FROM TAFT
Deposed Minister to China Says
He Wonders if Resignation
Reached President
Knox Seems Satisfied and Chief
Executive Shows interest,
But Says Nothing
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 1s.-Charles r.
Crane. late minister to China. said to-
night that he had not heard from
President Taft and was wondering
whether his telegram of resignation
had reached the president
'T don't regard this as a closed in
cident by any means" he said when
informed that the state department had
so described the situation.
What are your plans?'
Il haven't any just now" replied
Crane.
Secretary Knox has returned to his
farm at Valley Forge. well satisfied
with the chore he did yesterday.
Huntington Wilson. assistant secre-
tary. who is accused by Crane of
failure to keep appointments and of
neglect of his official duties, is too III
to be interviewed.
Crane said today that he had a 80
minute talk with Assistant Secretary
Adee before leaving for San Francisco.
According to Crane, 80 minutes of the
time was devoted to a talk on micro
scopy and the other 20 minutes to
photogra ply. Adee being an enthusiast
on both these branches OF science
Crane said not a word of instructions
was pfvon fo him
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-14

RACIAL FEELING oUTBREAK-san Angelo
Tex, Oct. 13.-Race feeling became Intense
here today when two white men assaulted a
negro porter of local bank In the streets,
beating him severely.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-14
WILL STRIVE TO
INCREASE TRADE
Merchants of San Francisco
Alive to Necessity Of Taking
the Offensive
Traffic Bureau AbandOns Policy
of Defensive and Will Make
Sortie Against Enemy

Continued from page 1
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-14
Hastens Japanese Action

PEKING.s Oct 13.-Japan has taken
official cognizance of the reported ef-
forts of British. and American interests
to arrange with China to build the
Kin Chowtse Tsihar railway, 1t is
considered that the proposed construc-
tion of this road has grown out OF the
defeat of the plan to build the Hsinmin-
-Fakuman railroad. Japan has for
mally notified China that while it does
not intend to obstruct that govern
ment, yet il will maintain its right to
be consulted with respect to Man
churian railways.
Recent events in connection with the
recall of Charles r. Crane precipitated
Japan's action. 1t is understood THAT
the action of the American secretary of
state followed Japan's solicitations. not
only on account of Cranes alleged ut
terances, but because the American
activities in Manchuria are under for
mer American official, whom the Japa-
nese regard as exceedingly active in
the antf-Japanese movement in Man
churia following the war
The Japanese appear to be alarmed
at the American activities, which seem
to bear the stamp of governmental
direction
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-14
Taft Will Not Interfere

PRESCOTT, Ariz.. Oct 13--President
Taft evidenced great interest today in
the press dispatches from Washington
concerning the Crane case. but gave out
no statement regarding it. the intima-
ton being that there will be no state
ment from President Taft at any time.
Secretary Knox is in full control of
the state department and all matters
connected with it and it is TO be pre-
sumed that he has been authorized by
the president to accept Cranes resig-
nation forthwith.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-14
Indignation in Paris

Interviews that were prlhteo sn1'
,bst many persons prominent In IN
scientific and political world are ooti .
fnd,enant and panied at the Gay
events in Spain. A member o. tne IN IN N
s,ttrfe said he was stupehed AT -
sc+ion which he characterized as On
81 noliticai cannibalism. NJ hei.Se 4s. :
sei5 he had thought il increolple eii3
tbe king would decline TO inperN
Putnam patriot., 1909-11-26
 Congregational Church Notes

The Ladies Social Circle are plans,- ing to hold Christmas sale and sup- per in the chapel on Wednesday after- noon and evening, December 1.
 Last Thursday evening Miss Harriet Brown gave very interesting report of the State sunday School Assocln- ton.
 The ladies have finished packing tho box for Dr. kinnear. II contained be- sides supplies for the hospital. little rc- membranes for the doctns and atx family.
 A large number of ladies gathered At the parsonage on Tuesday week to attend the annual Thank Offering meeting. A special exercise was nsed, which with the reports from the annsa- al meeting made up the program of the afternoon. The offering was about s80.
 The Rev Charles McDuiiee of Thfeo Rivers. Mass., occupied the pulpit on sunday, ia exchange with the pastos.
Putnam patriot., 1909-11-26
Bapiist Church Noier

Interesting revival services will bo commenced at the Baptist church next sunday morning, conducted by Rev. William r. Newton, Baptist Stnte Evangelist and Colpofteur. He will conduct the services morning and ese- ming He will also conduct services each evening during the week except Saturday evening. Resides being . stirring preacher Mir. Newton is asweot singer and will lead tho singing. Putt nam has not had n religious awaken Ing for some time, and those who can should attend at least the evening meetings defing the week, and help make them means of creating uew spiritual interest. 50 much ciexired by many. All will be gladly welcomed-
 A Thanksgiving Social was held In the Assembly Room on Friday even~ ing. Appropriate quotations were giv- en, followed by word making contest from thc lelsers In the word "Thanks- giying.n Miss Grace Potter received the prize Tor the longest list of wosds. The most amusing featureo Of the evsn- ing was clothes-hangtng contest bs- tween the short men and tall men-tho former being the winners.
 A cottnge prayer meeting was hold at the home of Mir. Fred Picknieks woodstock avenue. Mn. samuel Hop kins, leader.
Putnam patriot., 1909-11-26
French Drama.

Les Anciens Canadiens, French drama of semi historical character, dealing with early Canadian times, was presented under the auspices of Cercle Gagnon, No. l08, de Punion St. Jean Baptiste d'Amerique, in St. Johns hall, Tuesday evening. A num- Der in the large audience came from surrounding towns.
 The cast of characters follows: Arch ibald de Lochiel, David Beausoleil; Jules D 'Haberville, Armand Magnan; De Saint Lue, Herenle Fredette; La Grand Loutre, Henri Benoit; Tala- mousse, Adhemar Brodeur: Mont gomery, Joseph Plessis; Jose, l.. A. Beaudreau;t; Dumias, Hector Duyert; Fontaine, Paul MandIer Dube, George Levesque; Pierrot, George Labonte.
 Music was furnished by Cargill Or chestra.
Putnam patriot., 1909-11-26
The World of Sport.

Tourtellotte High, of North Gresse- nordaie, had rings played around them by Putnam High In Hammond Hall court, last Friday evening, the final score being S5 10 5. Putnam showed . decided improvement in their game and are getting so they play together.
 Fritz Hanson of Worcester Is holding his own with all corners in his class. lie recently got . victory over Ben Charlesworth, middle weight cham- pion wrestler of the United States navy. at Portsmouth, N. H. He was easy for Hanson. The latter started slowly, the reputation of his opponent making him careful, but quickly sec Ing that he was superior to Charles worth, he went after the latter and got fall in l-2 minutes. Hanson went right at his man in the second bout and won in little over a minute.
 At s.l5 Thanksgiving afternoon there will be . large gathering along the banks of the basket bail court in Ham, mond Hall to see the Putnam team make it's debut in game with Jewett City. Admission 25 cents, ladies l5 cents. The game will be called promptly as the same teams play re- turn match in Jewett City in the even ing.
 Joe Gauthier Is in training for his match in Central Village Thanksgiv- ing afternoon. There have been sev- eral good events prepared including sparring and wrestling. Bill Collins Is the promoter of the affair.
 Lack Of interest Is responsible for the "nothing doingn sign hung up by the Putnam Social and Athletic club. fl a card was prepared and advertised to be pulled off at near date doubt less the old members would fai! into line to renew their membership cards, but 1t takes money to put on an exhi- bition and the officials do not intend to go ahead ndtil there is more mazu- ma in sight, and no one can blame them for that.
 1t looks at present as if Hammond hall would be the scene of many an ex- citing athletic contest this winter. In previous years the place has been so barn like and cold that not many would run the risk of colds by attend ing entertainments there. Not only has the interior of the hall been fitted up tastily and comfortably but Mir, Hammond recently gave an order to k. l.. Kenyon to install a heater that would heat the hall regardless Of the temperature outside. A Magee hall hot air heater has been pat in and il was thoroughly tested Tuesday. Spec. tatofs al all future contests can be com foftabie.
Putnam patriot., 1909-11-26
Attempted Hold.up.
JENNIE DRENNAN,5 10.

Samuel Diamond of Woodstock ave- nue, peddler, and with store on Providence street, came into police headquarters Monday and informed Captain Murray that he had been shot at and an attempt made to rob him in his barn late Saturday night.
 Diamond says that just before the incident referred to he had come into his barn with his team, after deliver. ing an order to . house In the Mono hansett village. He went upstairs to throw down some feed for his horse, and when he came down, carrying . lantern, he was confronted by . man with . levelled revolver, and was or- defed to throw up his hands. The man was masked, and Diamond says he thought it WAS joke and laughed . little. The order to throw up his hands was repeated, but not loudly, as the man evidently feared that he would be heard by some chance passef- by. At this point Diamond made . swing 1t the fellow with his lantern. The man dodsed cleaniy, but out of the darkness of the barn sprang an- other masked man, and Diamond saw the glint of another gun In the mix up that followed three shots were fired as Diamond, but he escaped without injury.
 Officer Cordier, on duty in the north end of the city, heard the shots at about the time Diamond says he was fired at. This is the second attempt to hold up a peddier that has come to the knowi- edge of the police within . few weeks Both attempts have been made in the same section of the city. The high waymen failed b get anything In either instance