davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-29
REFUSE To GIVE
THEIR VERDICT
Hessman Inquest Jury
men Want Widows
Testimony.

ALAMEDA, Nov. 2S.-After celebrating
for nearly half an hour this morning the
jurymen in the Otto Hessman suicide in
quest refused to decide upon a verdict
until they had heard Mrs. Clara T. Hess
man, widow Of the deceased, testify or
had her deposition read.
She had been subpenaed to attend the in
vestigation Tuesday, but forwarded a med
ical certificate from San Francisco, in
which it was stated that she was suffer-
ing from nervous prostratiOn and would
be unable to attend. Coroner Fl. 3. Mehr-
mann then continued the inquest until to-
day, hoping that Mrs. HeSSman would be
well enough to appear and take the stand.
City Marshal John Conrad in the mean
time called upon Mrs. HesSman in San
Francisco and he reported this morning
to the Coroner that she was still indis-
posed.
Coroner Mehrmann decided to proceed
with the inquest and take as much evil
dence as was available. Mrs. Mary Dick
son, sister of Mrs Hessman, identified
HeSsman's body, which has been lying
in the local morgue since last Sunday.
She also testified that the dead man was
given to hard drinking, and in her Opin-
ion was crazy. Asked by Coroner Mehr-
mann when she had last seen Mr.. Hess
man, Mrs. Dickson replied:
Il last saw him in train last June be-
fore went to Mexico. He then stared at
me like maniac"
4. Dr. @. l.. Tisdale, one Of the autopsy
physicians, gave testimony that was in
fat contradiction to that given by Mrs.
Dickson. He asserted that he had never
in his pOStmortem examinations found the
internal organs of a body in better con-
dition than were those of Hessman's. The
brain als9 She doctor declared, was that
of a sane man, not a lesion of any kind
having been discovered therein
''In view of the fact" said DIR. TiS-
dale, ''that all the internal organs and
brain of Mr.. HesSman were in a perfect
state and not such as would be found in
the body of a drunkard or an insane per-
son, the statements made here that he was
a heavy drinker and crazy are astounding
Luke Doyle testified that he met Hess
man Saturday after the alteration with
Arthur Stenbiht HeSSman was Smeared
with blood but was perfectly sober, the
witness said. Others who gave testimony
were z. E. Blake, Police Officer L. w.
Schroeder and Dr. A. A. Stafford.
AS all the jurymen wanted to hear tes-
timony from Mrs. HeSsman and also from
Letter Carrier Frank Sphinx, who says he
saw Stenbiht jump upon HeSSman and
kick him while down, Coroner Mehrmann
continued the inquest until next Tuesday
morning at 10 A. M. Sphinx could not tes-
tify to-day, as he could not secure a re-
lease from duty
The jury in the inquest is composed OF
F. p. Furey, d. T. Hard Chris Grau, w.
H. Walter, c.. w. PinkeTton, Arthur Cro-
zier and James Delvecchio-
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-29

Tova," by the Cantor and the choir.
which opened the services, was beauti-
fully rendered. and the opening prayer
of Rabbi Nieto caused each member OF
the vast congregation to feel the solemni-
ty of the occasion. Rabbi Nieto's prayer
was followed by the hymn, Praise the
Lord sung by the choir, with D..
Manlloyd as soloist Rabbi LevyS read
ing of the Scriptures followed the hymn
of praise.
Nine. Abbie Darlington sang 81 Will
Extol Thee" Miss Lilly Roeder rendered
the hymn, Heavenly Father"
Rabbi Voorsanger delivered the Thanks
giving sermon and his words, though not
many, were heartfelt. He told of the is
sue of the first proclamation. declaring
the last Thursday of November day of
thanksgiving, and of the reasons George
Washington gave for its issuance. He
said that this 1.-The most God blessed of
all countries had every reason to be
thankful, and he brought the day home
to the congregation by telling Of how by
the simple words of the constitution of
the United States call men are free and
equal" the Jews lost their identity as
Israelites and became identified as part
and parcel of this great and glorious
land.
The services closed with the singing of
the national anthem by number of
children in the choir.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-29
SERVICES AT TIE CATHEDRAL
Requiem Masses Celebrated for De-
ceased Members of Societies.

Yesterdays services at st. Marys
Cathedral consisted of two requiem
masses, for deceased members of the
Catholic Ladies' Aid Society and of the
Young Mems Catholic Union. The for
mer was a simple musical mass, cele-
brated by Father Hannigan. The latter
was celebrated by Father Byrne, who is
chaplain of the union. Father Hannigan
acted as deacon and Father Dempsey as
subdeacon. Father Prendergast was
master of ceremonies. Father Ryan de-
livered an impressive sermon consolatory
to relatives and friends of the young
men of the society who have passed away
since it's organization.
Both services were largely attended by
members of the parish. The Archbishop
and many clergymen from the city and
it's vicinity were present but took no
active part in the days ceremonies.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-29
Union Services Held In
Many Places Of
Worship.
Congregations Of Dbl
ferent Sects Meet
Together.

SE THANKSGIVING devoutness and
Thanksgiving cheer went hand
in hand yesterday and the tradi-
N tions of the day did not suffer
neglect. Though the sun scarce
ly burst through the pail of clouds at any
time during the day there was joy
aplenty in thousands Of hearts, for some
felt reverently their debt of gratitude for
blessings the year had brought them and
many had reason to be glad that at some
seasons more than others are the unfortu-
nate remembered.
The churches held Thanksgiving SER
the downpour of rain. Hymns of thanks
giving were sung and ministers recounted
the years blessings and reminded the
worShipers of the less tangible favors,
of which the average man loses sight
on his fingers.
Many union services were held, gener-
ally by the churches of the same de-
nomination, but in several instances con-
gregations of many sectS Joined together
in their Thanksgiving praises.
At the orpharages the little ones were
made happy by bounteous dinners and
the company of sweet women who. gave
up part of the day to lend cheer TO the
childrens dinner Rour.
Out at the Preside the boys in blue sat
in their mess halls and made merry over
turkey dinners, with plum puddings and
mince pies, that made them think of the
old home and the little mother back in
New England or in Tennessee or the
Northwest who cooked such dinner just
z little better than the greatest of chefs
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-29
THANKFUL FOR LIBERTIES.
Rev. William RAIDER breaches at the
Third Congregational Church.

The pulpit of the Third Congregational
Church was decorated with flags and fes-
toons of evergreen for the service at II
O'Clock Special music was rendered by
an augmented choir. The. pastor, the
Rev. William RAIDER, preached the ser
mon.
In speaking of our national affairs and
of political conditions DR.. RAIDER said that
our country is prosperous and that the
American people are ENJOYING liberties Os ties
unknown to people of other parts of the
world He said our dominion has been
expanded and that through it's expansion
the blessings of liberty had been carried
to people in another continent. He spoke
of the outcome of the recent election in
New York, and took occasion to express
lis thankfulness for the victory which he
declared had been won for good govern
ment and righteousness. He saw reason
for being thankful in the end of the
strike which recently caused such bitter
enmity in this city. He said that the
strike had been like a thunder cloud in
the air, and that when it finally cleared
away 1t left peace and calmness in it's
wake, enabling capitalists and laborers
to abide together in peace.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-29
HOMES OF POOR eLADDENED.
Young Women's Christian Associa-
ton Care for Many Families.

The members of the Young Women's s
Christian Association, 1853 OFarreIl
street, gave dinners to the deserving poor
that had previously been visited and re-
ported as especially worthy. Through
the kindness of numerous friends and
many leading merchants who contributed
bountifully, the young women were en-
abled to make happy more than a hun
dred poor families by the presentation
of materials for a dinner. To each fam
lily was carried turkey or chicken, ham.
bacon, beef, flour; germea, tea, coffee,
sugar, crackers, fresh, canned and dried
fruits, vegetables. beans, fish, rice, mince
pie, butter and cheese.
Those who took an active part in this
work were: Mesdames William o. Gould,
Martel, S. p Tuggle, H ]. Sadler, j. F.
Merrill, W. E. Easton, I. H. Morse, Van
Wrinkle, Spruance and Miss Reed.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-29
THANKSGIVING SPIRIT.
Calvary Presbyterian and First Con
gregational Meet Together.

The congregation of the Calvary Pres
byterian Church Joined with that of the
First Congregational Church yesterday
morning in holding Thanksgiving service.
For a number of years it has been the
custom Of these two congregations, al
though of different religious denomina-
tions, to unite in offering up their thanks.
The service-was held in the First Congre-
gational Church, the pulpit of which was
tastefully decorated with evergreens and
chrysanthemums. The music was spec
tally selected for the occasion and con-
sisted of anthems and hymns of praise
and thanksgiving. This part of the SER
vice was conducted by Samuel d. Mayer,
oTganist and director of the choir.
As prelude to the sermon and as an
appropriate explanation of the purpose of
the union servee VIC td the prlt icy Georg
Church, read President Roosevelt s
Thanksgiving proclamation. He accom-
panied the reading with a few remarks
testifying to the friendly spirit which had
always existed between the congregations
of the two churches.
The Rev. George c. Eldredge, assistant
a;t pastor Of Calvary Presbyterian an Church ,5l
ing day and the reason which man has
for offering up thanks to his Creator. He
said that a man should compare himself
with other men, and should contrast his
condition to-day with what he was year
ago, or even ten or twenty years ago, in
oroer that he may know his reason for
being thankful. Thanks, he asserted, that
tive, spring merely from the lips and are
mockery of God. He declared that we
are in debt to God beyond redemption, and
that we owe to him all that we are, all
that we have, and all that we may hope
to be. In describing the proper state OF
nJnd for the observation of Thanksgiving
day, he said that we should have no envy
nor contempt in our hearts and that we
should be ready to rejoice with the
wealthy and happy and to weep with the
poor and Wretched
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-29
ISSUE GENERAL
STRIKE ORDER
SWitchmen Will Call Out
Thirty More Railroad
Crews.
Superintendent English at
Versailles Is Compelled to
Make Up Trains.

PITTSBURG, Pa, Nov. ga report
from McKeesport tonight says that at
a. meeting of the switchmen a general
strike order was issued for that city This
will call out ten crews on the Baltimore
and Ohio and twenty crews employed by
the tube works and Monongahela fur
naceS.
1t was said tonight that Superintendent
English at Versailles was compelled to
make up trains himself owing to the
strike. 1t is likely the McKeespOrt Lodge
of the Brotherhood of Railroad Men will
follow the lead of the Pittsburg lodges
in ignoring the strike.
The striking switchmen held an
exciting melting tonight at McKeeS
Rocks. There were over 500 strikers and
sympathizers present At the meeting 149
new members were initiated into the
SWitchmen's Union. OF these ia were
members of the Brotherhood Of Railroad
Men.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-29
NATIONAL FoRBEARANCE.
Rev. DR.. E. A. Woods Talks of the
Nations Duties.

The Rev. DIR. E. A. Woods preached the
sermon at morning service at the First
Baptist Church He said in part:
The Psalms are full of thanksgiving. 1t
is an expression of gratitude for bless
ings received. Gratitude demands express
sion There are many sad hearts because of
gratitude unexpressed. God is our father and
because of all his goodness to us Thanksgiving
is a Christian duty. There is nothing which
can fill the place of a true home. He who has
this has a large part of the joy of life, and
without this the whole world cannot make one
happy. While we thank God for our home and
loved ones let US remember the homeless. the
desolate and those in want.
giving at this time The past few years have
been the most momentous in our history save
the years of Lincoln's administration. There
has been war; and as a result territorial ex-
pansion Duty performed brought responsible
ity. Porto Rico and the Philippines are ours
Ten millions have been added to popula-
ton 1t was grand and daring movement
fraught with far-reaching results. We now
find ourselves world power, with large
duty to perform with other and weaker ma
tions With such leaf of our national history
turned President Mckinley falls at the hand
of an assassin and our nation and the wori /
mourn together But Government lives
and President Roosevelt deserves and will re-
ceve the prayers and cooperation of all good
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-29
THANKSGIVING AT PRESIDE.
Elaborate Dinner Is Provided for the
Soldiers.

Thanksgiving was celebrated at the
Presidio by the absence of all drills and
unnecessary calls and three hearty meals
on dainties which are strangers to the
regular bill of fare for the soldiers. The
organizations which are permanently gar
risoned on the reservation had elaborate
menus, including all those delicacies ap-
propriate for the occasion.
The recruits did not fare so well, al
though a much better dinner than usual
was provided for them. So many hun
dreds of them are coming in daily that
it is almost impossible to make accurate
calculations for feeding them, particular
ly when it comes to supplying something
besides the regular Government rations.
During the evening musical and other en-
tertainments were held by several of the
batteries of artillery.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-29

pie was the assassination of our beloved Presi-
dent. Yet light has to many soul
through McKinley's life and the grandeur of
his death. and many man who was not de-
yeut before IS saying now. Let my life be
Christian and my death be like Mckinley S. ;"
Anarchy is the one great danger to ma
tional life. AS the time comes for Congress to
convene there is more and more of sentiment
that legislation shall be accomplished that will
be for US safeguard against this monster
Some view the labor question as one of the
great dangers of country, but be it re-
membered that in non-Christian countries they
have no labor question, and l see radiating
from Christ himself the lines of light that will
afford solution of the vexatious problem. Let
the people only remember to avoid violence
for in resort to violence they indeed build
ing upon anarchy.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-29
CHURCH BENEFIT A SUCCESS.
st. Joseph's Parishioners Give a
THANKSGIVING Entertainment

A Thanksgiving day entertainment and
dance was given last night at Eintracht
Hall for the benefit of st. Joseph's
Church. The affair proved a great sue
cess. Before the time scheduled for the
commencement of the programme the hall
was crowded to it's utmost. Even stand
ing room could not be obtained in the gall
leries or on the main floor
The entertainment for the most part
was the work of the children of the
parish The little ones took part in the
programme and contributed greatly to the
success of the evening. Mrs. Bowling
president of Branch No. 10. c. L. A s..
attended to the ice cream booth, and the
coffee and soda water booth was in charge
of Mrs. Miley, Mrs. O'Connor. Mrs. Denny.
Miss Denny, Miss Mannion and Miss Nc
Phillips. The money derived from the
entertainment will be devoted to defray-
ing expenses of needed repairs on the
church
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-29
Saves Blazing Automobile.

w Snow played fireman this morning
and by ready action saved DR.. I. E. Mich
olson's automobile from destruction The
physician left his machine standing in
front of his office at Thirteenth and Clay
streets after returning from a call He
neglected to shut off the gasoline flame
and something went awry- Among the
Dassers by was Mr.. Snow. The former
executive ran to the nearest residence for
water. organized a bucket brigade and
speedily had the blaze quenched. The
damage to the vehicle was not serious.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-29
SONGS AND SERMONS OF GLAD THANKSGIVING
GIVEN VOICE IN PRAISE OF BENEFCENT DEITY

citizens in his earnest endeavor to carry out out
q preat nation and in dealing with other ma
tions. whether strong or weak, it becomes US
to show to the world that the golden RUE
the hottest individuals May no boasted
strength ever induce US to drive hard par
gain with another nation weaker tnan oui
selves. - :.
We beast of freedom Of speech ar ana i1al II Is
must rot be sacrificed. There is no room IN
this country for anarchists. We welcome I'M. I'm.
migrants who wish to become Americans @ pue
those who come merely to make money VINO
crowd out our laborers who bring with them
their ba1 ba rism-as to such immigration we oe-
mand restriction. America is for Americans
and for such as would become Americans
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-29
The Eschscholtzias Give a Dance.

One of the most delightful socials Of
the season was that given last night by
the Eschscholtzias in Mission Opera Hail.
1t was the .twenty-frst party that this
organization has given The order of
dances included twelve numbers. The
committees that had the management of
the function were: Arrangements. ].
Schnutenhaus, F. ]. Rollo, c. Hemmin-
ger; reception-C. r. Gibson, F. H
Rewig, J. j. Phillips, DR.. c. A. Morris,
A E. Kuper; floor manager-H. Made;
assistant floor manager-F.' Cook.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-29
ESCAPES FROM FRIENDS
WHO GAVE Her SUCCoR

OAKLAND. Nov. 2S.-AIrs Helen NJ.
Broman, a widow, who became irrational
b-tast Saturday and ran away from imagin-
arg pursuers while returning from Los
Angeles. YVES found wandering about the
streets this morning by the police. Evil
IDENTIFY demented the woman was sent to
the detention ward at the Receiving Hos
DitaI She had been released Monday
friends in San Francisco agreeing to care
for her. but she escaped from them and
came 10 Oakland. Mrs. Broman's de-
ceased husband was a tailor, who died
twelve years ago in San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-29
Hearts Of Orphans
Cheered by Good
Dinners.
Soldiers Are Merry at
Creaking Tables
in Mess Hall.

- HE hearts of 700 little boys and
girls were made happy and their
stomachs incidentally filled yes
I'LL terday at a Thanksgiving dinner
given to them in the Convent of
the Holy Family, $50 Hayes street Three
large rooms were required to accommo-
date the children, who came from the
Holy Family Day Home, 429 Sixth street;
st. Francis Day Home, 1413 Powell street.
and Sacred Heart Day Home, 120 Hayes
street.
The Sisters of the Holy Family had
been busy for weeks preparing to enter
tain the young ones who are daily COM
nitted to their kindly care. Donations of
many turkeys and all the accessories that
go to make up a regulation Thanksgiv-
ing dinner had been made by friends OF
the institutions. The dining rooms re-
served for the young guests had been
beautifully decorated with ferns, mowers
and festoons of colored ribbons, and many
long tables were prettily adorned in a
similar fashion.
Rev. Archbishop Riordan said grace and
fourteen hundred busy little hands began
transferring the many good things to
seven hundred expectant little. mouths:
cooked to a turn, were dissected by DR..
Pawlicki, DIR. Tillmann, Frank x. Ryan,
Richard Quinlan and c. Cunningham,
who acted as official carvers for the af-
fair. A number of lady friends and ben
efactors of the homes constituted them
selves mattresses and saw to it that none
of the infant diners went hungry. Sew
eral members of the local Catholic clergy
were present and also assisted in passing
the y1ands to as happy threng as ever
gathered at banquet board.
An interesting feature was the table at
which were seated one hundred little
girls ranging from three to five years, all
in high chairs. Kindergarten songs were
sung. by the little tots before and after
the feast.
The following clergymen were present
Vicar General Prendergast and Rev.
Fathers Hugh Lagan, NJ. d. Connolly,
Jerome Hannigan, Edward Dempsey,
Charles A. Ramm Maurice Kenealy Me
Nico1l, Moran and Giles
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-29

fortunate have cause to be thankful. Has not
God walked through the shadow with you and
in your suffering and pain and doubt been with
youe And out of your sorrow and burdens and
perils there has come into your soul con-
YOU have a knowledge of the fathers heart
which you could have gained in no other way
God has so constituted us that out of all our
experiences we can say, BLESS the Lord. o
my soul. All that is within me bless his holy
name"
Let not forget the national blessings. The
year has been singularly free from great dis
asters of flood or fire accident. Crops have
been good and the wheels of industry are
humming. The one great calamity to our peo-
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-29
At the City Prison.

Through the thoughtfulness Of Chief
Whitman the prisoners in the City Prison,
numbering about one hundred. were
treated to a substantial Thanksgiving
dinner consisting of turkey, potatoes and
mince pie Commissary Shaw purchased
fifteen turkeys ranging from twenty-eight
to twelve pounds, and there was an
abundant supply for every one The
prison attaches had an addition of plum
pudding, ice cream, nuts raisins and
oranges The chef Arthur McCumf-
skey, cooked the viands in his best style
The prisoners gave three cheers for the
Chief and commisSary.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-29
Death Of Pioneer Contractor.

OAKLAND, Nov. 2S-Alexander p
Christie. a pioneer building contractor of
Alameda, passed away to-day at a sani-
tariurn in this city. where he had been
under treatment for Bright's disease. He
was 81 wears old and a native of Scot
land. Two brothers, residing. in San
Francisco, survive him. The funeral will
he held Sunday from Masonic Hall, Ala
media, under charge of Oak Grove Lodge
F. e A NJ.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-29
DR.. Harner Is Hnnnred

ST. LOUIS. Nov. 2S.-Dr. Rainey Har-
per, president of the University of Chi
cago. has accepted the offer to become di-
rector Of universal educational CONGRESSES
at the Worlds Fair. AS director of uni
versal congresses DR.. Harper will have
immediate charge of the arrangements for
national congresses of distinguished spe-
cialists in the realms of the statesman
the jUrisJ. dnancier.. scientist. Htterateur
pedagOgue and theOlogian.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-29
insane Because of Illness.

OAKLAND. Nov. 28.-During an insane
fit to-day Mrs. Emma Reichart. residing
at Haywards, grabbed a carving knife
and drove her son, a youth of Is years.
out of the house. She was restrained be-
fore any harm was done, and sent to the
detention ward at the Receiving Hospi-
tai. where she will be held for examina.-
tion by the -lunacy commissioners. Mrs.
Reichart is AZ years Of age and the wife
of n. j. Reichart. Her dementia is sup
posed to result from a recent illness.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-29
Maccahea Social Clnh.

The Maccabee Social Club, Composed
exclusively of members of Golden West
Tent of the knights of the Maccabees
gave a ball last night in Union-square
Hall There was a good attendance of
Sir knights and ladies. George L. Nor
gan was the floor manager. He was as
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-29
AZ First Presbvterian Church.

At the First Presbyterian Church SER
vices at IL o'clock, the Rev. w K. Guthrie
delivered the sermon. Special music was
rendered under the direction OF Otto
Fleissner. organist and choirmaster, with
George B. Mcbride and Miss Mary c.
williams as sOloistS.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-29
Francis Murphy at West Oakland.

OAKLAND. Nov. 2S.-Francis Murphy.
The temperance evangelist, has occupied
himself nightly this week with lectures
in the West Oakland district. On sue
cessive nights, beginning with Monday,
ne smoke at the Second Congregational,
~hester-street Methodist and Union-street
PRESBYTERIAN churches and Alcatraz Hall.
He viii address a mass meeting to-mor-
row night at AlcatraZ Hall under the
suspices Of the West Oakland churches.