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The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
M. DE LA MONTANYA JR.
DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Well Known Postoffice Inspector
Succumbs to Stomach Trouble
TSpeeiol Dispatch 10 The Call

OAKLAND, March 21-Matthew de
la Montanya Jr., who for years has
been a postoffice inspector, died today
at his home. 1920 Eleventh avenue,
after a long illness resulting from
stomach trouble
He was son of Matthew de la Mon
tanya, formerly member of the city
council of this city and capitalist of
prominence. He was 54 years old ma
tive of San Francisco.
De la Montanya leaves a wife. Emma
c. de la Montanya. and three children,
Harry d. de la Montanya, WILDER b.
de la Montanya and Mrs. Ralph A. New
ell.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
Roy SWINDLER WILL
BE EXAMINED MONDAY
Preliminary Hearing of Alleged
Confidence Worker Set

OAKLAND, March 21.-Frank Thomas,
alias e. c. Thomas, the 20 year old con-
fidence worker who bunkoed several
bankers of this city and of San Fran
cisco, was arraigned before Police
Judge Smith this morning on charge
of obtaining s340 under false pretenses
from Robert NJ Fitzgerald, attorney and
director of the Central national bank.
His preliminary examination was Set
for next Monday
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
RABBI TO SPEAK ON
THE HEBREW CHARACTER
Jewish Minds Versus Jewish
Morals" Will Be Subject

OAKLAND, March 21.-Rev. DIR. Mar
tin Meyer. rabbi of the Temple Emanu-
FL Of San Francisco. has taken the sub
ject, Jewish Minds VS.. Jewish Nor
ais" for the title of an address to be
delivered by him Thursday evening at
the First Hebrew congregation, Twelfth
and Castro streets. The meeting will
be held under the auspices of the ladies'
auxiliary of the First Hebrew syna-
gogue and Oakland lodge, Independent
order of Bnai Birth.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
SNEAK THIEF ENTERS
FRATERNITY HOUSE
Steals Four Overcoats From
Students of University

BERKELEY, March 21.-A sneak
thief at an early hour yesterday morn
ing entered the fraternity house of
the Phi Gamma Delta Greek letter So
ciety at $500 Bancroft way and stole
clothing valued at nearly S100. Four
overcoats belonging to Allen Collins,
p. F. Gribner, r. S. Curry and A. l..
Piper, all students of the university,
were taken from the reception room.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
SUES FOR ENFORCEMENT
OF CONTRACT OF SALE
Plaintiff Says Owner Now Re-
fuses to Sell Tract

OAKLAND, March 21.-The enforce
ment of a contract to sell 400 acres OF
land in Eden township was asked OF
the superior court today by George
Fredericks in suit he brought against
Fred A. Wrede. Fredericks says that
the defendant agreed to sell the tract
of land for $54,916, to be paid in in
sediments. but that Wrede now re-
fuses to accept the installments and re-
pudiates the bargain.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
CHURCHES TO COMBINE
IN UNION SERVICES

OAKLAND, March 21-Tonight's
meeting in the First Presbyterian
church marked the commencement of
union services which will be held
there through the entire week Serv-
ices will be conducted by ministers
representing the First Methodist. First
Baptist. First Christian. First Presby-
terian and First Congregational
churches
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
Marriage Licenses

OAKLAND. March 21.-The following marriage
licenses were issued today:
Oliver F. Trask, 80. Coalinga and Gertrude
T. Peterson, %, Decoto
George 4. Norris %, and Maria Traughler
81. both of Sacramento
st. Clair McKelyey, IS. and Minnie Smith. 24.
both of San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
DR.. WHEELER GUEST OF
UNIVERSITY FACULTY
Students Greet President With
Cheers and Songs
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

BERKELEY, March 21.-Prssident
Wheeler was the guest of the faculty
of the University of California at the
Faculty club tonight. Doctor Wheeler
was welcomed by Prof. Edmund O'Neill,
president of the club During the even
ing several hundred students greeted
the president with cheers. college songs
and rah rahs, to which Doctor Wheeler
made response. In his address the pres
ident went over in some detail his ex-
perience abroad and gave his views of
conditions as he saw them in the Ger
man empire.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
ENDS LIFE AT HosPIrA

ENDS LIFE AT HosPITAL-Georee Hoffman. a
laborer, who has been in the employ OF the
city and county hospital for several months
and who has been missing for the last few
days, was discovered hanging from a rafter
of the hospital stable yesterday morning by-
Harry Rix, an ambulance driver
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
IMPROVERS ON RECORD
FOR MORE SCHOOL BONDS
Peralta-Claremont Club Favors
Further Increase in Facilities

OAKLAND, March 21.-The Peralta-
Claremont improvement club has begun
a campaign for a s3,000,000 bond issue,
with which to provide new Sites school
buildings and Fairgrounds for children
who can not at present be accommo-
dated. The number of children of the
school age far exceeds the capacity of
the schools now existing.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22

LECTURES ON HYGIENE-Oakl March p.
DIR. n. X. Foster, medical director of the
public schools. plans to begin a series Of lee.
lures on hygiene to the pupils.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22

Red flag furniture sale. H. Schell-
haas corner store. 18th ST, Oakland. >
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-02
GORDON DECLARES TAFT
NICE YOUNG FELLOW"

WASHINGTON. Jan, Colonel James
Gordon. who on Tuesday will present 70
the United States senate his credentials
emitting him TO the sest made vacant
hy the death OF former Senator 4. j. Me
T.aurin. declares President Taft IS
nice young fellow.
Colonel Gordon called at the White
house today 20 pay his respects.
What did | think uf the president -
hn repeated. Hes q mighty nirc young
fellow. 7 like him. | felt just like put
ting my hand ON his shoulder and calling
him Bill
Colonel Gordon does not believe there
viii he any opposition ia his taking his
scat. although he may be senator "f
tho United States for y few hours only
for the loGisi1 turc of Mississippi meets
Tuesday and j. expected Immediately TO
take mp ihc matter OF selecting a sue
cesSnr 10 former Soma tor McIaurin.
Whether Governor Noel'S selection viii
hc indorscd by tho legislature is problc-
natical
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-02
Our Nearest Neighbor May
Head Coalition to Resist Al
legged Aggression.
UNITED STATES HATED.
BUT Is ALSO FEARED
Moral Support of Some Euro
pean Powers Expected by
Latin America.
BY Leased Wire 20 The Tribune.


Ell PASO, Tex, Jan. Mexico is
preparing to head the general South
American coaliti0p to resist aggression
on the part of the United States and
TO prevent too much interference with
South and Central American affairs by
the Washington government While this
would probably be officially denied by
the Mexican government il was learned
here today on high authority that the
mission of Scpor Enrique Creel In Wash
ington was not SO much to represent
Mexico in the Nicaraguan mixup as 10
consult with Central and South Ameri-
can representatives. in Washington with
view 30 concerted action for the es
tablshmeut of Monroe doctrine of
their own, aimed against the United
States.
That Mexico in common with all Lat
in America is alarmed over the tone of
aggression presumed by the United
States in dealing with Nicaragua, VeDe-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-02
F0RGETS HIS SPEECH.
SO COMMITS SUICIDE

GEORGETOWN, XIV, Jan. BE
cause h. could not remember part Of
the address which he was to deliver at
banquet tonight. Judge John G. vows,
50 years old, shot and killed himself
Judge vows, who was a member of
the Kentucky bar and well known as
au aftcr-dlnner speaker, was to speak
at d New Year s celebration. When
he arose to address the audience his
memory failed him. and after several
attempts 10 continue he abruptly left
The room.
Later the ianitor of the building In
which Judge vows chambers were 10.
Gated stumbled over the body of the
Jurist
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-02
REALIZES POWER OF
WONDERFUL WEST
MOreton, Frewen, Noted English
Economist, Is Enthusiastic
Over Visit to America.
B0UNDLESS AND LIMITLESS
WEALTH LIES SLEEPING
Shows Particular Interest in
Silver Question; Believes i'm
the White Metal.
special Gable TO The Tribune.

Special CdDle 10 The Tribune.
LONDON, jan. l.-Moreton Proven.
the famous economist, who recently paid
a visit to America, dec Jared in an in
terview today that the western section
of the United States will be a potent
factor in the world g development.
Speaking along economic lines, Mr.. Ere.
wen gave an opinion which conceded
with those of wellkuown Americans as
to the high cost of living in states.
81 was particularly struck by the
wonderful resources in the western
states of America said Mr. Frewcn
" States like Utah, Nevada, Colorado
Texas, Oregon. Washington and Mon
tapa, arc filled with minerals, Wealth
In the territory mentioned is limtless,
boundless. In some portions land is
arid, due to lack of water. but America
Continued on Page Two
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-02
CHANLER FEARS STRANGER
WILL ATTEMPT HIS LIFE
BY Leased Wire TO The Tribune.

DENVER. Colo, Jan. John Arm
strong Chanler, former husband of Amc-
lie Rives, the novelist in letter 10
Chief of Police Armstrong from his
home IN Gotham, Va, declares that on
Thanksgiving day last an attempt was
made 10 assassinate him by shooting at
him from ambush, He asserts that a
man who is believed 10 be the would be
assassin aud who is a foreigner. has
been traced by private detectives in
the employ of Chauler TO Denver. aud
he asks that Chief Armstrong give aid
In capturing the man, who is believed
TO be working in n coal mine near there
Cbanler offers 4 reward of $1,000 for
tho conviction of the man.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-02
PROGRESSIVE REPUBLICANS
RECORD STRONG PROTEST
3y Leased Wire TO The Tribune.

o9 LEdsEu TIC 10 7 NC IrIDune.
DliS MONIES. Ia, Jan. LIN an in
ierview here today Congressman G, NJ
flaueen OF the Fourth Iowa district takes
a decided ground against continuance e
pledged himself 10 the support Of any
plan looking TO the overthrow Of Can
nonism.
Interest in the dollar dinner" given
here tonight. under the auspices of
Progressive Republicans" was mani
tested In all parts OF the country.
Senator ~. b. Cummins was the chief
speaker and outlined an aggressive policy
not only for progressives in Iowa. but
what he thought may he adopted as a
national progressive programme.
Many prominent politicians from all
parts Of the state attended the dinner
and Senator CummInss remarks were
loudly cheered
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-02
GAY PARIS CELEBRATES
REALLY HAPPY NEW YEAR

PARIS Jan. New Years. Frances
greatest DAY Of gifts. greeting and visits.
was celebrated with umusual animation
Tho streets of Paris today we're ihroneed
with great crowds and seldom has there
tov booths along tho sidewalks wcre the
chief attraction.
4 novelty among the toys was minia-
ilIrc aoroplanc which. in = score OF types
suggested FTIncc's remarkable year ia
aviation,
President Fdllicres held series of Of,
ficial receptions at the ElyEcc palace.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-02
SALOON R0BBER SHOT
AS HE FLEES FROM POLICE

CHICAGO. Jan. Harry Feather
stone parolcd convict who mas a long
iured here today in chase Witch fol-
lowed a robbery of south side saloon
Fcatherstone and two companions were
pursued from tho saloon after they had
rffed the I'M. and policeman who
Joined In the chase sent bullet into
Fcatherstone's back. The wounded man
was taken TO n hospital and search was
begun for his companion, who had cludcd
pursuit.
According to tho police, Fcathcrstone
berries.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-02
F|NANC|ER
WALSH UNHAPPY
No Joyous New Year for Man
Who Was Formerly Power
in World of Money.
ONCE-GREAT FORTUNE
IS UTTERLY DlSSIPATED
Must Now Show Cause Why He
Should Not Serve Sentence
at Hard Labor.
By Leased Wire to The Tribune.


CHICAGO, III. Jan. 1.-Two more
momentous events are casting their
shadows on the troubled life of John
K. Walsh, now under sentence 10 serve
hve years in federal prison The
hrst is n complete annlhilatiou of the
once massive Walsh fortunes The see.
ond is an order from the United States
supreme court to show cause why nc
should not begin hard labor in the fed
eral penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth
at once.
These were the two subjects to con
sumo the time of the fallen fnancier
on the last day Of the old year, and
there was Iittlo in either to generate
that general JOY Of happy new wear
In which the city is wrapped. On one
hand 1t requires only the stroke of his
pen 10 relieve the men of money who
nave backed him. but the ink that does
thiS probably blots out, too. the last
dollar of his wealth. AS for the Grim
ioal action, hope of cluding the grasp
OF the law has been reduced to a faint
flicker.
Working Under Guard.
Although enjoying merely Especial
liberty being continually in charge of
United States deputy sheriffs, Mr.
Walsh has spent the last few weeks
hard at work in his office on the sec
ond floor at the Grand Central depot.
In the absence of John S Miller. At
torncy Merit Starr, acting for Mr.
Walsh, began the preparation of re-
ply to the brief presented by the gov
ernmcnt Mr.. Walsh has i've DAYS to
make his reply, and in substance it
means that he is called upon to prove
to the highest federal tribunal that he
Is not a properly convicted man.
At United States District Attorney
Sim s office in the federal building yes
terday afternoon IT was stated that final
action by the supreme court would not
be unlikely at the end OF the fvc-day
period, Tuesday of next week. Should
the writ be denied the deputies, unless
prevented By some unexpected legal oh,
stacle, would leave with Walsh ali once
for Fort Jeayenworfh. Should the writ
be granted the records Of the case
would, of course. be submitted 10 the
supreme court for its perusal. and this
would mean a few weeks longer of
- special freedom for Walsh.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-02
Parker Faut Run Down and
Killed on Main Street
of Ogden.
NEITHER AUTOMOBILE NOR
IT'S OCCUPANTS IDENTIFIED
Machine RusheS on Its Way
After Impact, Without
Even Hating.
Special 10 The Tribune.

OGDEN, Jan. Without rcgaining
consciousness, Parker Faut, an empoye
at the local race track, aged % years,
died at tho Cave drug storo this after
noon few minutes after being run
down by speeding automobile near
the corner of Twcnty-Thrd and Wash
ington avenue. Leaving the dying man
in the street, where he had been thrown
by the force of the impact, the automo-
bile continued on its way south on
Washington avenue at high rate Of
speed
Although the police have been work
ing incessantly on the case, the iden-
tity Of the occupants of the car had
not yet been learned at q late hour to-
night.
Is Terribly Injured.
Eye witnesses 10 the tragic occur
renee saw that the machine was travel
ing about fifty miles an hour and had
crossed TO the wrong side of the street
Just before it struck Mr.. Fsut, who
was walking diagonally across to the
east side Of Washington avenue.
The victim of the accident was hit
on the right side and sustained several
fractured ribs, internal injuries and
compound fractures of the skull. I'm
medi9tcly after Faut was struck he
was picked up and taken 10 the Cave
drug store. whore Dr. j. w. Pidcock
was called TO examine him.
From the eye witnesses TO the fatal
iiy, the police say that the machine
which caused Faults death is II White
steamer. as steam was seen to leave
the escape valve at the time Of the ac~
cidcnt.
Machine Not Identified.
Only two machines of this make were
taken from Browning garage this
afternoon. These belong to William
Howell, a local merchant, and Hugh
Woods, an Idaho stockman Both Mr.
Howell aud Mr. Woods, with the occu-
pants Of their machines, were ques
toned closely at the police station but
deny positively that they arc respon.
sible for Faut S death. They also deny
that they were on Washington avenue
at the time OF the accident, which oc.
currcd ut about 6:30 o clock. Taut 5
hat was not found wbero tho accident
occurred. and is believed 10 have lodged
in the running gear of the automobile
Eve witnesses say that 1T was too dark
10 distinguish the number Of the ma
chino.
The body of the dead man was taken
10 Liudouist' s undertaking establish
mont. where an inquest Will be held to.
morrow.
Faut leaves widow and several chill
dren. His home was near the race
track
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-02
FLETCHER LEFT ESTATE
WORTH THREE MILLIONS
ased Wire to The Tribune.

~ Leased Wire % The Tribune.
NTNpIANAPOLfS. Ind. Jan. IAN es-
tate OF The estimated value of 81 400 900
Is disposed OF by the terms OF the will
of StouGhton Fletcher. tho Indianapolis
banker. who died al Gala tin, Tenn. De-
ccmhcr - The will was filed in the
probate court today.
The viii which was executed Febru-
ary "a 1904. leaves the oniiuo estate Ia
Stoughton \. Fletcher. the only son ano
10 the three daughters Mrs, Julia Il.
Fletcher Barnard Of Pasadena. Cal: Mrs.
Laurel Louise Fletcher Harrington. wife
of Bouth darlington. and Miss Tfida
Fletcher OF indianapolis.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-02

Naturally Mexicans hate and fear
Americans and feeling that it will he
only Il matter of time when Mexico
herself may be called sharply to time
has intensified this feeling,
Right Or wrong. Latin Americans feel
that there is a growing tendency at
Washington to establish protectorate
over Central and some parts OF South
America which will place these repub.
lies in the same position as Cuba.
President Dlaz has become convinced
that Mexico, by reason Of her geo
graphical position, her wealth and pop
ulation, must place herself al the head
of this movement 1t is stated that
already Diaz has assurances of hearty
support of practically all Latin America
and plans have been quietly and un-
officially placed before the principal Eu.
ropcan nations and he has been assured
OF their moral support.
That the United States may be called
on to face a united Latin America IN
case any further attempt 10 interfere
with Latin American internal affairs is
regarded as certain. and it Is proba bic
that this coalition viii have the back.
ing of Germany at least,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-02
Salt Lakers in Now York.
easod Wire 70 Tho Trlhnnc.

BY Leased Wirc 20 Tho Trlbunc.
NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-Tbe following
people from Utah were registered at the
New York hatcls during the past week.
From Salt Lake CitY-O. -. Banks.
Latham; A. i. Park Grand; r., q, Eng
berg, Brcztell, f. Il. South. Darlington:
W. Il. Baxter, Cadillac, Mrs. Earring
ton, Cadillac
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-02
BREWERS MUST WITHDRAW
INTERESTS FROM IOWA
-.v Leased Wire 10 The Tribune

DIES MONIES. la. Jan l.--Noticc will
be 80 rvod on Chicago Milwaukee and
ST. Louis brewery concerns having an
interest i'm Iowa s0lOous. TINT such in
tcroSt must bc withdra wn by March
in order 90 avoid vigorous prosecution
The last Iowa legislature passed law
prohibiting brewers from having any tn
icrpst ia n retail liquor caia bllShnent 80
this state. The temperance forces are
taking advance steps 10 see that the Law
Is enforced
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-02
,, fatal Floods in Bulgaria.

Eastern rn-paOPOLIS- Bulgaria. Jan. r.
nost s.,onleiia has been swept by the
sIe rspn.,n ps,n resembles vast lake. Many
srops snHn "n drowned and tho losses IN
Soldier s"d livestock VII be yrry heavy.
fqple en-, ~ pontoons are rcsc,iing tho
low ouapi.oh Oh ny The rising waters. The
"a'er since yesterday.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-02
ATLANTIC FLEET READY
10 LEAVE NEW YORK

iaest VIII oRK. Jan. l.-Tho Atlantic
onger oe IN New York only hyr days
Tor southafPdfstions for the dnpa rtulr
hll Of NV T waters Will begin at once
1900 NJ, W.. iurIouShs. Of which more than
That "gre ,ha granted, win expire Monday.
pzrtlnent new scheme Of the navy de-
asys n ss NJ making the Christmas hoIt-
has pro,,asson or good cheer fof The mon,
htted' ''ed success is generally ad-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-02
FAMOUS RUSSIAN EDITOR
SENTENCED TO PRISON
.pFTEESyITi

ST PETERSBURG Ian Prot
Maxim KovalcyeslSy. member Of the
council of the empire for the unircrsi
tics and world famous sociologist. was
today sentenced TO two months impris-
Dnmcut for an article on army conditions
published six months ago in the now
dcfunct newspaper Strans. OF which he
was editor
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-02
Convicts Recapturcd.

KANSAS CITY. Mo. Jan. L-Thoma'
cook and Frank Moore. the conyIcts who
ESCAPED from the Kansas state pcniten-
tiary at Lansing Wednesday last. were
arrested here today the home OF Mrs.
Eollc Moore Moore who was serving a
sentence for highway robbery. saws the
woman Is his wife. Cook was up for bur-
.-laTy
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-02
Mickey Still Fights Death.

OSCEOI.A. Ncb.. Ian. The condition
Of former Governor Mickey WAS some
v.hul improved today and N" was abb"
10 i,sr with members OF his family.
There Is liLtlc hope for his recovery.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-02
Fire Destroys Village,

BEILINGHAM. Wash, Jan. bay
View. on the coast near here, ws9 almost
completely destroyed hy fire today, The
loss is estimated At S'I.Onu.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-02
Famous Horse Dies,

SALEM. y, J.. Jan. 1.-The celebrated
stallion Chimes is dead at Sharpsrown.
Salem county. Green McAllister pur-
chased him about ten days ago from
Ben la min l.. Tnft.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-02
"ln the Magazine Class"

That's where wide.awake gen.
eral advertiser has placed The Trib-
uue. He says he gets results from
The Tribune because Tribune read.
crs are intelligent and thrifty.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-02
When a Knock Is a Boost

your competitor never talks
.hout you disparagingly unless you
-. a competitor in fact. "Thers
,Iwavs moro clubs aimed at the
20 that bears tho best apples. -
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-02
Hate and Fear Americans.

zuela and Chill in recent controversies
is certain.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-02

: This edition or The Tribune, :
with wrapper weighs ono pound,
ten ouuces.