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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-12
MET IN THE DARKNESS
Both Engines and the Mail and
Baggage Cars Reduced
to Debris.
FIVE MEN LOST THEIR LIVES.
One Train Running Behind Schedule
Time Supposed to Have Caused
the Accident.

ALEXANDRIA, MINI, Sept. 11.-As a
result of an awful blunder, Great Northern
trains numbers and 8 collided near
Melby a small flag station about midway
between Ashton and Evansville, this morn
ing, at 40 o'clock. Just how the acct
dent occurred cannot be learned. No. 2,
the eastbound train, while running at a
comparatively high rate of speed. crashed
into No. 8, the westbound train.
The following are the killed: J. K.
Emerson, engineer Of train No. q:
James Thiebodo, fireman train No. q;
w. III. Kershaw, express messenger train
No. 2; E. I. Johnson, mail clerk train No.
2; Ira S. Haines. engineer train No. 3.
The injured are: Wesley C. Rotert,
brakeman, left hand hurt; Fred Burgoyne,
brakeman, arm and leg scalded; S. D.
Betzner, express messenger, leg broken
and eye injured; George Williams, mail
clerk, seriously injured internally; J. O.
Rosenquist, mail clerk, injured in the
back, not seriously; Frank M. Curtis,
Mason, Wis, arm, leg and face injured,
not seriously; Miss Margaret Allison,
Mason, Wis, badly cut and bruised over
the entire body and back injured; Maurice
O'Connor, st. Paul, mail clerk, head and
limbs injured; Chris Baglow, Fergus Falls,
internally and limbs injured; II. H.
Mohr, San Francisco, head and hands in
jured; Steve Martin, Streator, ILL.,, head
and limb cut; Mrs. John Russell, Duluth,
on her way to Rugby, N. D., badly Jared
and shocked.
The point where the accident occurred is
at the top of what is known as Pelican
Hill. Originally the siding here was put
i'll so trains could be taken over the hill in
sections, but of late years the grade has
been SO reduced that the practice has
ceased. The station is FIVE miles east OF
Ashton and four miles west of Evansville,
and both trains were due to pass each
other at Ashton at 1:25 The train from
the East was evidently behind its schedule
time, as it should have been at Ashton at
the time the accident occurred, but in
stead of that was at lao just west OF
Melby.
1t was on this heavy grade that the two
fast flyers met, and how the death list is so
small is miraculous, as both engines and
the mail and baggagecars which followed
are complete wrecks.
The dispatcher's Office here this morning
Is gloomy place. Chief Dispatcher Bus
kirk stated the wreck was the worst in the
history of the system and FIVE OF the best
men had been killed. He said that blame
OF the accident does not attach to his office,
but declines to say where it did lay. The
accident is supposed to be the result of
train No. 8 passing its meeting point,
which was fixed at Melby by special train
order.
The injured are at Evansville and at
farmhouses near the wreck and are being
cared for by physicians. All the killed
were residents of st. Paul.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-12
MUST PAY THE ROYAL TIES
An Interesting Decision In a
Controversy Between Elect
riCianS.
Judge Bischoff'S Reasons for Sus-
tanning a Demurrer in the
Action.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Sept. 11.-Judge
Bischoff i'll the Court OF Common Pleas
has handed down decision involving an
important question in regard to the re-
covery of royalties on patents of the Edi-
son General Electric Company, which it
is claimed the United States Circuit Court
has declared invalid. The case in which
Judge Bischoff rendered his opinion was
brought by George Maitland and the
General Fixture Company against Henry
P. Drew and John May.
The plaintiffs sued to recover royalties
due them from the defendants, who do
business in this city under the firm
name of Drew & May. The plain
'tiffs alleged that on November 1,
1891, the defendants entered into an
agreement with Maitland and the
Edison General Electric Company, by
which Maitland and the Edison General
Electric Company authorized and licensed
the defend ant to manufacture and sell
electric fixtures. combined gas and electric
light fixtures and other electric light ap-
paratus under twenty-six letters patent in
consideration of paying royalty of per
cent on all net sales. The plaintiffs allege
that between October, 1889, and January 1,
1895. the defendants sales amounted to
$4,000 each quarter and that there is due
them $3.50 in royalties.
Prior to the institution of the suit the
plaintiffs allege that the Edison General
Electric Company assigned its inter-
ests in the patents involved to the Gen.
eral Fixture Company. The defendants
filed an answer to the plaintiffs, setting up
by way of defense that the patents upon
which royalties were demanded had been
declared invalid by the United States Cir
cult Court, and that the plaintiffs for that
reason had no cause of action.
The defendants also filed counter
claim for $461, which they claim to have
paid the plaintiffs upon invalid patents.
The plaintiffs demurred to this answer
and Judge Bischoff sustained the demur-
rer with costs. In his opinion Judge
Bischoff said:
'lt is well settled that license of a
patent under a royalty contract cannot
proceed to manufacture and sell the
patented articles and resist a claim for
royalties upon the grounds that the
patents were invalid unless he give notice
OF his intention to repudiate the contract
before the royalties accrued"
He also held that the defendants could
not recover the money paid by them.
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FOULED BY VALKYR|E,
Continued from First Page.

kyrie lost one actually, and the second
virtually. Whatever may be the commit
tees verdict, it is impossible to doubt that
the American champion achieved moral
victory. There seems to be no small doubt
that Mr.. Herreshoff has again designed a
yacht that is exceedingly well adapted to
the purpose for which she was built.
Therein we must seek our consolation, for
were he not handicapped by having to
design vessel which, first of all, has
to brave the Atlantic, it is more than
likely that Mr.. Watson would turn out a
shell capable of turning the tables. Yet,
our challenge was issued with the full
knowledge of the hardest of the conditions
governing the contests, and there is no use
of grumbling afterward but, for the sake
of cheering up our respondent pride, let
us imagine that the Yankees challenged
for the Royal Victoria gold cup"
The Daily News will say: 'The COM
mittee has not only taken Tuesdays sup
posed victory from the British yacht, but
has given it to the American. This seems
to be rather sharp practice. 1t may be the
rigor of racing law, but it is hardly sport.
If the umpire had done his duty he
would have recalled the yachts and had a
fresh start. The committee severe award
makes poor reciprocity for the generous
treatment of the Cornell crew at Henley"
The Chronicle will say tomorrow: We
confess we see no reason in the facts
placed before the committee for the de-
cision giving the race to the Defender.
The foul occurred before the starting gun
was fired and before the line was crossed.
The Defender might have backed out, but
she elected to race. Had the Valkyrie will
fully fouled the Defender during the race
the penalty could not have been greater
The committees explanation does not
improve matters. We should not be sur
prised if lord Dunraven declared the rest
of the races off and refuses to compete
again, but if he consents TO continue, as
we hope he will, Thursdays race will prob
ably settle the matter, as there is not
much doubt now that the Defender is the
faster.
The Standard: The decision will be re-
ceived with much regret in England. 1t
is unlucky, to say the least, that the result
deprives Lord Dunraven of what seemed
to be fairly won victory. We do not
imply that there is the slightest rea-
son to suspect the committee of par
TALLY. We recognize the kindly
spirit that prompted them to question
the competit ors as to whether they would
like to race again without a decision on
the disputed point. Evidently the foul
was pure accident. We only express our
belief that had the positions been reversed
Lord DunraYen would have cheerfully
agreed to resail the race as solution of
the difficulty.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-12
Planned An ESCAPE
The Wanderers of the Meeks Family
Irdpped bu q WdtcI.ttan.


CARROLLTON, Mo-, Sept. 11.-soon
after the jury in the second trial of the
Taylor brothers rendered verdict of guilty
of murder of the MeekS family and Judge
Rucker sentenced them to be hanged Octo-
Der 4, the two manifested friendliness for
Nightwatchman Brown of the County
Jail, and as soon as they felt sure that he
was their friend they offered him liberal
sum of money to assist them in breaking"
out of Jail. Brown then gave the PROPOSE
ton in detail TO Sheriff Stanley, who in
structed him to encourage the Taylors and
hear all their plans.
Brown met the Taylor brothers the next
night and assured them that ne could and
would fix it SO that they could escape, but
as it would throw suspicion upon him and
the condemned murderers to be seen con-
versing together, it would be advisable to
conduct further negotiations in writing.
They accepted the advice, and as the let
tiers were received by Brown they were
submitted by him to Sheriff Stanley, who
of course knew what replies were sent to
the Taylors Extra guards will now be put
in the iail.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-12
sCHOFIELD'S SUCCESSOR.
The Honor Likely to FaU to Major Gen
erdI Miles.

eFdG Miles.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 11.-Lieu-
tenant-General John M. Schofield goes on
the retired list, by operation of law, on ac-
count of age. on the 29th inst, and the
chief topic of discussion in army circles
now is about his successor. Unless signs
usually infallible fail in this instance
Major General Nelson A. Miles, now COM
manding the military department of the
East, with headquarters at New York, will
receive the honor.
When Major-General Ruger ca me to this
city several weeks ago on special duty con-
nected with the formulation of the new
drill regulations for the army General
Miles stock dropped, as it was announced
in well-informed circles that Ruger's trans
fer was simply preliminary to his promo
ton to the command of the army that he
was brought to Washington, to accustom
him to his new field of duty Now, how
ever, General Miles, the senior major
general, is considered slated for the place,
while General Ruger, his immediate Junior,
is placed by the knowing ones as his sue
cessor in command of the department OF
the East.
General Wesley Merritt, the third major.
general who was recently placed in COM
mand Of the department of the Missouri,
with station at Chicago, will probably re-
tain that command, nor is there likely to
be any other changes in station or duty of
the other general officers now in COM
mand of various departments Inasmuch
as General Schotield occupies the distin-
guished position of Northumberland a
grade revived for his special benefit, his
retirement will result in no promotions
and will make no changes in the present
military status of the major generals other
than has been already indicated.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-12
TOOK THE WRONG CAR.
The Bandits Blundered When
They Detached One of
the Coaches.
WERE PUT TO SUDDEN FLIGHT.
Became Alarmed at a DemonStra-
ton on the Part of the
Passengers.

DENVER, CoLo., Sept. 11.-An unsuc-
cessful attempt at train-robbery was made
at 2:35 o'clock this morning by two men
at Crevasse siding on the Rio Grande
Western near the Utah line.
When the regular westbound mailtrain
stopped at the water-tank the robbers I'M
coupled the forward car from the train,
and, suddenly appearing before the
astonished crew on the locomotive,
ordered them to go ahead. At the end of
the switch they ordered the locomotive to
be detached from the car and drawn
away, leaving the car standing alone. This
was the mailcar, in which Mail Clerk II.
NJ. Todd was preparing to resist.
When the engineer saw the robbers pro-
duce dynamite he told them he would get
the clerk to open the door, and he was
ordered to do it in hurry. The engineer
went to the car door and told Todd that it
was useless for him to resist, as the men
had dynamite and would blow him up
and it would be better to open the door.
When the robbers told him to throw out
any valuable express matter he might have
within, Todd told them that the express
car had been left with the train. They
had uncoupled the wrong car. The rob-
bers then asked Todd if he had any regis
tered mail in the car. Todd replied that
he had not a parcel of any description or
registered matter, and suggested that they
had better be looking after the express
car if they expected to do business on that
trip.
Leaving the mailcar, they started few
steps toward the train, and Todd made a
Jump for his revolver. AT the same time
suspicious were aroused on account of
demonstrations going on in the coaches,
as the lights had been turned out. The
robbers seem to have been stricken with a
sudden fear, and, without stopping to look
in either direction, the men made a dash
into the high greasewood, where it is sup
posed they had horses concealed. The
train was detained only fifty minutes in
all, and proceeded on to Salt Lake.
Officers are now hot on the outlaws trail
with good description of the men.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-12
cORBETT NOT TRAINING
New Evidence That the Fight
With FitzSimmonS Will
Not Come Off.
Sporting Men Believe That the
Champion Is Avoiding His
Lanky Rival.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Sept. 1.-THE
Journal this morning says:
Last week Jim Corbett announced that
he would commence active training on the
following Monday. This was one of a
series OF notices that were sent out, each
delaying the date upon which he would
begin his work. Monday came, but jim
did not show up at his quarters, and yes
terday he left for a weeks jaunt through
Canada.
Yesterday a reporter visited Corbett's
training quarters at Loeb Arbor, where the
same deserted and inactive appearance
was perceptible as was noticed at previ-
GUS visit some weeks ago. Billy Delaney
was there taking matters easy. He said
that Corbett was either going or had gone
to Canada to play ball. He did not seem
to know much of the details as he had not
was to remain at home, but he doubted it,
saying:
"The Madame probably won't like that
arrangement, and wouldn't be surprised
if she went along. Jim said he would try
and get back by Friday, but, of course, we
don't expect him till he shows up.'
In response to a direct inquiry as to
Wnetuef SOrDeCC 1ldu zone any training LOT
his battle with Fitzsimmons Delaney said
mo; Jim has done no work at all as
yet. You can see for yourself that the
apparatus and quarters are not even in
shape. He has intended starting in his
work several times, but has not done so.
The fact is, l doubt that he will do any
thing in the way of training before he goes
to Texas the first of next month. He has
had too much of it lately, and a rest will
do him good. He doesn't need much
training anyway, and will have plenty of
time to get himself in shape after he goes
to Texas"
1t was plainly evident that there was
lack of confidence in the bringing off" of
the big fight among the occupants of the
Corbett quarters.
There is more behind Corbett's delay in
training" said well-known sporting man
yesterday, ethan has been made public
Corbett for some reason is evidently trying
to get away from meeting Fitzsimmons.
1t is plain that he is not in condition, and
still more evident that up to the present
time he has done nothing to better this
condition. 1t certainly looks as if his
agreement to battle was not made in good
faith and that at the last minute he will
find an excuse for fighting shy of his chal-
lepger."
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-12
BREWTlES FROM THE WIRE.
Condensed From Special kilograms to
"The CALI

Moule Abdul Aziz, Sultan of Morocco. is
lying seriously i'll at Fee.
Senior Lobo dAviln, Minister Of Foreign
Affairs in Portugal, is dead.
Senator Mills of Texas has come out squarely
in letter against the free coinage of silver at
the ratio of 16 to L.
Frank A. Beamish, ex- Mayor of Scranton, Pa,
who defeated T. V. Powderly for reelection to
that office, died of paralysis.
Henry Lindenmyr, head of the firm of Henry
Lindenmyr d Sons, and probably the Oldest
paper-dealer in New York died suddenly from
heart disease. He was go years of age.
Peter s. Hoffman, a prominent ami wealthy
odd Fellow, who made regalias and other
secret society supplies, committed suicide at
Chicago. He was ~ years old, and said to be
mentally queer.
James Noonan of Kentucky, close personal
friend of Carlisle, says that the latter will be
candidate for the Presidential nomination in
the Democratic convention and that Kentucky
will strongly urge him.
Mrs. Nancy Eagle, aged 65 wears, widow of
Z. E. Eagle, died at her home at Burgin, KY.
She was the oldest female breeder of thorough
bred horses in Kentucky, and until forced to
sell her stock recently she conducted the farm
both winter and summer.
special train on the New York Central
Railroad, consisting of three powerful engines
ana four heavy cars, made q run of 1867
minutes, an average of 6411 miles. The best
English average for long distance is 631z miles
an hour.
Colonel Milton Young says there is no truth
in the report that William K Vanderbilt has
purchased his celebrated thoroughbred stallion
Hanover for 100000, or for any other sum
Young says he has had no direct offer from
Mr.. Vanderbilt looking toward the purchase of
the horse.
Spain, says dispatch from Minister Taylor,
has refused the request OF the United States
Government to permit American missionaries
to resume their labors in the Caroline Islands
Gfnt 10 hnr1a 1seIeoa
IN, aHs S.a.e DepaFtment Is not olsneartened and
the matter to the attention of the Spanish Gov
eminent.
difference of 5 cents garment between
employees and f. C. Siegel & Bros cloakmaking
establishment in Chicago has caused a strike,
in which 500 persons are thrown out Of en-
ployment. The Chicago Cloakn1akers' Union
has taken up the fight and 600 members of the
order have pledged an assessment of 10 to Is
per, cent of their earnings to support the
strikers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-12
DISCHARGED An Ex-soLDIER.
Il Proceeding That Resulted IN the Arrest
of Police Commissioners.

A Proceeding That Resutted IA The Arres st
of Police Commissioners.
WICHITA, KANs., Sept. 1.-THE Board
of Police Commissioners were arrested to-
night for having discharged an ex-soldier
without cause. George w. Huckins, an
officer who was discharged soon after the
new board entered upon its work. was the
complaining witness.
There is law on the statute books max
ing it an offense punishable by fine of
not less than 500 for a public officer to
discriminate against an eX-Union soldier
and the arrest was made under this act.
The Commissioners were dumfounded
when the warrant was read to them. They
have given bonds.
The trouble all arose out of the pro-
hibition action that has been going on for
three months past.
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Buffalo) won, Tom Cooper (DetroiD second, T.
G.. Rigby (Cleveland) third. Time, :O7'S-o
paced ". G. sanger milwaukee, es won, II. G.
Tyler (Springfeld) second, Watson Coleman
tSpringfeld) third. Time. 2:O3 2-5.
One mile, open, class A, C. r. Newton won,
w. s. Reynolds second, A. T. Fuller third.
Time 2:04 as.
One mile, open, class B, paced, E. c. Bald
won, Tom Cooper second, L. ID. Cabanne St.
Louis third. Time 2:O1 SIS.
Half mile, lis class, class A, psced-M. =
Reynoi .h; %oni Ray Dawson second fnihp
Five-mile handicap, PROFESSIONALS. W.
Porter, Waltham, scratch, won; Con Baker, 80
yards, second; A. T. Crooks, Buffalo, 140 yards,
third. Time, IL "a 2-5.
One-mile handicap, class A--C. r. Newton,
scratch, won; J. E. Walsh, go yards second !;
2:1O.
one-mile handicap. class BIC. L. Earl,
Brooklyn, 120 yards, won; W. F. Sims, Wash
ington, 40 yards, second; F. J.. Jenney, 40
yards, third. Time 2 :09.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-12
CHARGED HITH FRAUD.
Ec- Congressman McShane Under ArTes
in Chicago.

Ec- Congressman McShane Under arrest
IL, Chicago.
CHICAGO, ILL, Sept. 1i.-Ex-Congress-
man John A. McShane of Omaha and A.
II. Culver, an attorney OF this city, have
been arrested on warrants secured by G. T..
Bartlett of the firm of Bartlett & Roach,
charged with fraud in real-estate deal.
The charges include fraudulent transfers
of property, and the amount said to have
been unlawfully secured is placed at $685.
600. Messrs. McShane and Culver were
released on $1,000 bail.
Mr.. McShane denies all connection with
the transaction and declares he will bring
suit for damages for false imprisonment
A warrant is also out for III. ]. Scannell,
Mr.. McShane's partner in Omaha, but it
has not yet been served. The matter is
somewhat complicated by frequent trans
fers and retransfers of real estate, and it
is difficult to get at the exact merits of the
case.
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On the Diamond.

BALTIMORE. ND, Sept. 11-Baltimores 2,
9, L Brooklyns 8, z, 1. Batteries-H GINNING
and Clark, Kennedy and Grim. Umpire
Hurst.
NEW YORK, N. Y, Sept. 11.-New Yorks 8,
10, 3; Bostons S, 8, a. Batteries-Clark and
Wilson, Nichols and CANCEL. Umpire-Keefe.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 11.-Washing-
account of darkness.) Batteries-Mercer and
Mcclure; Lucid Clements and Buckley. Um-
pire-Murray
PITTSBURG, Pa, Sept 11.-Pittsburgs 6, 10,
2; Cincinnatis 2, 4, 2. Batteries-Foreman and
Merritt, Parrot and Vaughn. Umpires-Emslie
and Mcdonald
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-12
ROUTED THE sTk1KE Rs.
Hoto the Notorious DR.. Charter Hon a
Unique Bet.

Hotc the Notorious DIR. Charter Won a
Unique Bet.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Sept. 14.--Dr. Charter,
who yesterday issued challenge to Edi-
tor ]. S. Motif of the Cincinnati Tribune
to fight q duel, was a marked figure in this
city twelve years ago. He was ever pres
ent In the downtown resorts of the news
paper men and claimed kinship to them
on the strength of an attenuated connection
with the publications of q patent medicine
company.
The doctor could be found everywhere
and was as eccentric in his movements as q
bat at twilight. AS one city editor put it,
the chief purpose of the doctors life was
to lay additional burdens on newspaper ed
Itors. He was an industrious and persist
ent pencil mechanic on any subject, not
excluding those he knew nothing about,
and refusal to print them only gave him
renewed courage.
Wlthal he was a man of expedients and
some originality, as the following will af-
firm: Fourteen years ago there was a
strike on all the streetcar lines of the city.
The trouble became violent. Cars were de-
rallied, dynamite was used and number
OF passengers were injured. In discussing
the matter at a downtown restaurant the
doctor wagered the ''fizz and feed' for the
party that he could stop the devilment in
twenty-four hours. Later that night
Charter, in the disguise of typical an
archist, appeared in a newspaper Office
and said he was an anarchist just arrived
from Paris with six companions, all hav-
ing fed from certain execution. They
were opposed to the expressions of capital,
but deplored the manning of innocent peo-
pie on streetcars and had decided to stop
it. To this end they had determined that
If another streetcar was dynamited they
would blow the strikers headquarters so
high they would never come down. The
paper printed the threat, the dynamiting
stopped and the strike was ended in four
days.