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The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
RUMOR STARTS
RUN UPON BANK
Butchers Strike Has Count
er Attraction in the Stock
wards District of Chicago
ALARM OF DEPOSITORS
Hundreds Withdraw Funds
From Financial Concern
Because of BaSeleSS Report

CHICAGO, Aug. 5.-The strike in the
packing- houses had a counter attrac-
ton to-day in the excitement attending
a run on the Drovers' Trust and Saw
ings Bank, which is in the stockyards.
The rush Of the depOsitors to the bank
started early because Of an unfounded
lumor that one Of the packers repre-
sentatives had withdrawn his money
from the institution and reports that
the bank was used by the packing conf
panies as an adjunct in paying en-
ployes who had taken the places of thu
strikers.
All day long hundreds Of depositors
stood in line TO withdraw their small
deposits. When closing time came this
afternoon a thousand persons were
waiting for their money.
The bank, determined to meet the
emergency, called in extra tellcrs and
the place was kept open until every
depositor who presented himself had
been satisfied. The paying windows
were closed after o'clock tonight.
Nearly two hours before that time the
last man in line had been paid his de-
posit in full.
: It IS estimated that more than 5000
dep0sitOrs called and withdrew their
deposits during the day. When the run
was at its height the bank withdrew
100000 Of its deposit with the CONNER
ciai National Bank and a like amount
from the First National Bank in order
10 prevent any possibility of the bank
being unable to meet its obligations
promptly.
The Teamsters' Union, the members
of which are on strike. has $4,000 on de-
post in the bank, but no effort was
made TO withdraw this money to-day,
the secretary of the union declaring
that the money would remain where it
was. as the bank was as solid as a
rock
In a statement given out tonight py
the packers it is asserted that there
was a considerable increase in to-day S
business over that Of yesterday. The
total number Of cattle killed to-day is
placed at 1868, while 1913 hogs and
5207 sheep were slaughtered
The strikers tonight declared that
the strike from now on would be
active"
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
George W. Dcke of Union Iron Works Gives Hard Facts Re-
garding Loss Of Millions by American Yards

At this point Senator Perkins, who
had been an interested spectator, rose
and after paying a high compliment to
Dickie requested that he explain more
fully the methods by which the navy
yard was taking men away from the
private yards, for, said Senator Per-
kins, the rule of the Government is
that men in the navy yards shall not
be paid higher wages than is allowed
them in private yards. Dickie explained
that the commission that fixes the
wages paid by the Government, realiz-
ing that it must hold out an incentive
to get the very best men, seizes upon
the sum paid some especially RESPONSE
bic employe Of the private yard and
uses that as a basis for fixing the wage.
Senator Perkins said he would look into
the affair. He said the same complaint
had come regarding Bremerton Navy
Yard, and that if the rules of the de-
partment were being violated such vio-
lation must cease.
Dickie advanced the opinion that in
order to expand the American merchant
marine Government aid of some kind
must be given, not only to the ship
owner, but to the shipbuilder. He said
he realized that there was a wide diff
ference of opinion as to the shape the
aid should take, and there were many
diverging interests that must be har-
monized, but he was sure that with
continued study solution could be
reached.
When Dickie concluded 1t was past
noon and an adjournment was taken.
AS the guests of the Chamber of Com
merce, the members of the commission,
Senator Perkins, Mayor Schmitz and
other distinguished citizens enjoyed
luncheon at the Pacific-Union Club. In
addition to those mentioned the fol-
lowing named were present at the
luncheon: H. T. Scott, Augustus Tay-
lor, r. P. Schwerin, I. E. Thayer, c. H.
Markham, Charles H. Spear. A. Sbar-
boro, A. A. Watkins, Frank J. Symmes,
N. p. Chipman, E. w. Newhall, Will
liam NJ. Bunker, George A. Newhall,
James B. Smith, G. H. Bentley, Rufus
p. Jennings, H. d. Loveland, William
r. Wheeler, James Rolph Jr., William
H. Marston, Frank E. Brown, Thomas
Rickard and E. Scott.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
PARKER DOFFS
JURIST'S ROBE
Democratic Nominee for
the Presidency Resigns
From the New York Bench
NOW PRIVATE CITIZEN
Quits His High Post Unex-
pectedly and Former As
sOciateS Express Regret

ALBANY, N. Y, Aug s.-Alton
B. Parker ceased to be Chief Judge OF
the Court Of Appeals OF New York at
9:2O o'clock this afternoon. handing in
his resignation after a two minutes
session Of court In which he and FIVE
associate Judges disposed OF sixty-six
cases remaining on the calendar.
Without any intimation Of his pur-
pose he caUle to Albany. took part
with five Of the other Judges in clear
ing up all but three Of the cases which
had been argued before the court and
then sent a messenger to file his for
NAL resignation in the Office OF the
Secretary Of State, as the constitution
and law required.
His business as Chief Judge being
completed. Judge Parker called in all
the newspaper men, took them through
the court chambers. private offices and
consultation rooms and introduced
each one Of his associate Judges. In
his own room, which he has occupied
so long, he looked out Of the window
to the distant hills across the Hudson.
His voice trembled perceptibly as he
said:
This room, boys, was mine"
Slight emphasis on the word was"
gave the first actual Indication to re-
pOrters Of his intention to resign.
Returning to the consultation room
he took a long envelope from a pocket
and, turning to Buell. G. Andrews, an
official of the court, said:
Andrews, will you do kindness tor
me? Please take this down stairs and
file it with the Secretary Of State"
The document read:
Hon. John F. O'Brien. Secretary OF State
Chief Judge OF the Court Of Appeals OF the
State OF New York. such resignation to take
effect Immediately.
ALTON B. PARKER
Rosemount. Esopus. n. Y, Aug. 5. 1904
Judge Parker spent the remainder Of
/ the afternoon in conversation with his
former colleagues in the court. He re-
fused to make any statement or COM
ment in connection with his resigna-
tion beyond saying: 1T speaks for
| itself"
His fellow Judges were not so reti-
cent and each one had something to
say, all testifying to the esteem in
which they held him as a jurist and
man.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
COMMISSION ENDS IT'S LABoRs.
Listens to Long Arguments Delivere,

Listens to Long Arguments Delivered
at the Afternoon Session.
The commission returned to its hear
ing on marine topics at 2:30 o'clock.
The first subject for consideration was
the claim made by various firms that
the Government handling of army
transports costs more than by charter
ing ships of private firms. Major c..
A. Devol, general superintendent Of
army transports at San Francisco,
gave some interesting information. He
spoke of the Governments having
given trial of chartering ships for
the transportation of troops and had
found that with it's own transports the
cost of carrying had been cut in half,
while the carrying capacity of each
ship had been doubled. The companies
owning vessels had also been compelled
to charter other boats to take the place
Of those being used by the Govern
ment. To overhaul and prepare steam
ships for the reception and accommo-
dation of troops would amount to so
much that he did not think the steam
ship companies could afford to make
such changes. Without these changes
the carrying of the troops could not
be as we'll done as under Government
service. All the transports, with one
exception, were on a paying basis.
This was brought about by their
freight carrying capacity. The Dix,
on account of its size, could not be used
to bring freight from the Philippines
and was run at a loss until animals
were sent back to America, since
which time the Dix has very nearly
paid it's expenses.
Captain l. E. Thayer, marine sur
veyor and shipbuilder, spoke at great
length for the system of free ships. He
explained to the commission that Ger
many had built up a magnificent mer-
chant marine by constructing ship
yards from the profits derived from
free ships. He advocated this plan
under the plea that it could not pos
sibly make the situation worse. Here
Senator Gallinger interrupted the
speaker by saying that Germany is al
lowing rebates on materials and subsi-
dies on ships and practically ignoring
free ships. Great Britain, he added
has done the same. Captain Thayer
claimed that Great Britain's ships had
not equaled Germany's on the free ship
plan, but later admitted that he had
repaired foreign ship and had Con-
gress place it in the coastwise trade
under American register, rather than
having it repaired abroad.
Congressman Edward j. Livernash
occupied few moments by offering
two suggestions He desired to correct
misunderstanding at Washington to
the effect that it was impossible for
white men to work as stokers in the
tropics. He said that on two lines run
ming from San Francisco to tropical
ports none but white stol1ers were en-
ployed, and that they withstood the
heat as well as did the Asiatics. He
also added that he wished to file with
in few days more complete informa-
ton regarding the sailors conditions
on much the same idea as covered by
Schwerin at the morning session.
Following Livernash came man
named Pierce with an unpronounce-
able first name, who was rather un-
steady on his legs. He said he desired
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
lat HANDICAP BUILDERS OF SHIPS CONSTITUTE A STARTLING STORY
CAUSE OF REMEDY PROPOSED

builders of the United
connd with
labor After giving the subject much study
labor the worth America the
in Whether
from statement of George
what considered an ntae remedy but will
rfnda
I cold
aid dgesve subsidy Cap
OF r. P Sclwerin
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
ALLEGED CHILD sTEALERs
ARE GIVEN CONTINUANCE
Jensen Case Goes Over and Little Girl
Is Taken Charge of by
Danish OficiaI

CHICAGO, Aug 5.-When william
Jensen and his wife, who were arrested
several days ago charged with kidnap-
ing Elsie Gellert two years ago in Den
mark, were taken before United States
Commissioner FOote to-day the case
was continued by agreement of the at
tOrneys.
While the Jensens were at the Fed
eral Court building the County Jail
authorities surrendered the child to
representatives of the Danish Govern
ment and tonight the little girl is on
the way to New York, accompanied by
George Beech, acting Danish Consul
at New York, and a woman attendant.
On their arrival in New York the child
will be sent to her parents in Frederick,
Denmark
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
PANAMA WANTS A FLAG
AND A COAT OF ARMS
Baby Republic Offers a Cash Prize
for the Best Design
Of Each

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5.-Panama is
looking for a coat or arms and a first
class national flag. In order 10 get the
best samples Of each, the Government
las authorized competition for de-
signs. According to ]. =. ]. Lee, sec
retary Of the United States Legation
in Panama, prizes of $500 each will be
awarded for the best flag and the best
coat Of arms offered.
The treatment, colors. objects and
other elements writes Lee, which
enter into the composition Of the shield
or flag will be left to the free will and
ideas Of the competitors, without limi-
-tation, except that the sketches must
be original and in good taste"
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
Disastrous Forest Fire.

OLYMPIA, Wash, Aug. 5.-A forest
fire on Thompson Greek, this county,
has burned over five sections of land,
destroying valuable timber, a county
wagon bridge and a farmhouse. The
fire is now under control.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
FUSION IN NEBRASKA.

bine on State Ticket.
LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 5.-Thomas
H. Tibbets of this city. Populist candi-
date for Vice President. has been
strongly opposed to fusion with the
Democrats, but to-day he said he
would agree to fusion with any party
that would oppose monopolies. He
said he would consent to a division OF
the ticket in Nebraska This practi-
cally makes fusion certain when the
two State conventions meet here next
Wednesday.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
TALKS OF CONSTRUCTION.

George w. Dicl1ie Furnishes the Conn.,
mission Many Interesting Facts.
George w. Dickie, who followed
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
STEERAGE RATES AGAIN
REDUCED TO TEN DOLLARS
White Star Line Cuts Fare and
Cunard Company Probably
Will Meet Cut.

LONDON, Aug. 5.-The White Star
line has reduced its steerage rates to
SO on all its steamships. It is expected
that the Cunard line will make a sim
liar reduction.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
Tobacco Combinc Dcfcnted.

OTTAWA, Ont. Aug. 5.-The anti
tobacco. combine bill Of the Minister
Of Inland Revenue passed the Com
mons to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
Ill HEALTH OF THE POPE
CAUSING MUCH ANXIETY


Which Affect the Pontif's
Peace of Mind.
LONDON, Aug. 5.-The Catholic Her
aid says that the i'll health of the Pope
is causing considerable anxiety to his
encourage. While nothing specifically
serious is the matter with the Pontiff,
his Holiness is extremely sensitive, and
incidents are constantly occurring
which cause him pain and anxiety
This state Of affairs is causing his med
ical advisers much worry
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
FORTY EXILED HAYTTANS
CONDEMNED TO DEATH

MOntpIa1ser and Ills FOIIoWers VIII Be
Executed IL They Return to
the Republic.
PORT AU PRINCE, Hayti, Aug. s.
The stores we're reopened to-day under
the protection Of police and without
any unusual incidents.
The military tribunal has condemned
70 death by default the forty exiled
persons accused Of completely in the
attempted revolution. headed by Gen.
eral Montplaiser, which failed in jan
uarylast.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
ABANDONED OIL WE'LL
SUDDENLY BECOMES ACTIVE
Shaft at Arroyo Grande Sunk Four
Years Ago Now a Producing
PrODerty

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Aug. Sword
has Just been received here that a well
drilled for oil four years ago by the
Western Union Oil Company at Arroyo
Grande, where oil has never been de-
veloped has begun flowing. The well
was plugged and abandoned. There is
much excitement over the matter. as
several companies were already or
ganizing to drill.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
HALF A TOWN is WIPED
OUT BY FIERCE FLAMES

Few Fatalities Due TO Fire. but Many
Persons Are Injured by
Falling Walls.
HEILBRON, Wurtemburg, Aug s.
Three hundred and ten houses out OF
a total Of $50 at Illsfeld have been de-
stroyed by fire. There were few fatal
tiles, but many persons were injured
by falling walls while engaged in the
work Of rescue.
Chicago eagle., 1904-08-27
City's Obscure Lifc.Snyers.

The Grey Of the tireboat Illinois. an.
chored ut the foot of La Sale street,
was In the land of dreams, with the
exception Of the man on watch. Not
sound was heard except the steam
escaping from the boat and snores Of
the men In the next room.
Suddenly yell of "Man overheard
was heard In the direction Of the Clark
street bridge.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
The alarm bell In the boat quarters
brought the crew out.
"Man the skiff: man overheard In
the north draw at Clark street"
\ few seconds later the skin shot
out into the river. The men at the
oars pulled hard against the current
They finally reached the center pier
at Clark street. To the pillng clung a
man too chilled TO speak. lie was
hauled In and thawed out in the Ell.
glne room of the Illinois.
TO the ilrcmen he stoutly maintained
that he fell In the river accidentally
But they could not figure how man
could fall accidentally over railing
breast high. This Is only one side
light on the life Of Chlcago's marine
fremen. They save as many persons
from drowning as do the government
life.saving crews Off Chicago. Theil
only rccompense Is the satisfaction de
rived from saving life.-Chicag0 Rec
ord.Herald.
Chicago eagle., 1904-08-27

hue were abundant. II was amid such
a scene that the boat was pullcd for
distance of FIVE miles ere anything like
n human habitation was seen. But at
length. as they rounded an abrupt angle
IN the river. they came in sight Of
clump of buildings most of which were
small. thatchcd cots: but upon one side.
where n rivulet flowed down to the river.
stood large building of stone. seeming
to have been originally erected for n
place of refuge. for it was surrounded
by a high wall with circular towers at
the angles. in which were numerous EN-
brasurcs for guns. though no guns were
ut present to he seen.
Towards this castle-Iikc building the
boat was pulled. entering the small trib-
utary stream which flowed beneath the
wall. When they reached the point
where the water came from beneath the
wall Paul gave loud cry. and ere long
human head appeared on the other
side, and soon afterwards n heavy port.
cullis was raised. and the boat gided be-
meath the heavy arch which was thus
guarded.
This building was constructed some
what after the Moorish style of archi.
lecture. and was quite spacious. There
were two stories above ground. and how
much there was below this even Paul
himself did not know.
In one of the chambers of this place
IA chnmher sdniptuously furnished-sat
u female. She was not more than seven
teen Years of age. and as beautiful as
the rnhlcd houri. In form she WIS light
and graceful. Her hair was II light au.
brrn. having golden hue where '
l,gh. ics,rd npon IL. Her eyes were n
tcrp. sparkling hlne. aud her features
were as regular ANA iuciy chisc'cd as the
mos, ambitions sculptor could wish to
initiate. she was called 10y those who
knew her now. Mary DCancy.
She was sitting by window which
overlooked the hills aud plains back Of
the building. und there had surely been
tears upon her checks. The expression
Of her face was one of eager, anxious
carucstness. and ut the slightest noise
| she started up. while the rich blood
mounted to her face. Soon there came
the sound of footsteps upon the stairs.
and some one approached her room. She
started to her feet--her door was opened
she saw the form Of II mainland on
the next moment she was clasped to the
bosom of Paul I.aroon.
"Oh, Paul. Paulv' she murmured. as
she wound her arms more tightly about
his neck. and gazed up through her hap.
| by tears. "thanks be to heaven that
see you once more. Oh. Paul. my own
| dear"
| She did not finish the sentence. fSr the
word she would have uttered seemed to
stick In her throat.
q A,.. Nj hA
young man said. us he led her to sofa
md sat down by her side. "and what a
Joy IL mine to find you so well and In
safety. Oh. this has been a long. long
year"
"And why did YOU not come and see
me last spring. when the captain came
| Oh. I watched for you then. Ho said
thst you did not care TO come"
And rs the girl spoke she burst into
tears.
| Ito be continued)
Chicago eagle., 1904-08-27
Tho Now COngrcssman.

Every member Of Congress. when
first elected, is faced with 'he neces.
sity Of outlining his program for a pub.
lie career and must stand or fall upon
the wisdom Of his decision and his sue.
cess In realizing his ambitions. He
must decide whether he shall enter
into competition with tho men with
records of long and honorable service
behind them In seeking his share Of
the credit and plaudits for honors In
the forum Of debate and the contest
for general legislation, or whether he
shall devote his time to the interests of
the particular constituency he may rep.
resent. IL he represents district In
the House or a State In the Senate In
which the party majorities are strong
and fixed and his tenure of Office as.
suredly long, he may with safety elect
to devote his efforts to speciality, to
stamping his impress upon legislation
on subjects to which he has devoted
much thought and attention. In that
event his first influence must be exert
ed to secure assignment to the commit
tees that furnish the field for the exer-'
else of his efforts and after that every.
thing depends upon the man and his
willingness to work. Most of the legis.
lation OF the Congress, In fact, Is the
work of speciallsts.-Leslie's NDntuiy.
Chicago eagle., 1904-08-27
The Sea SCOurQe
CHAPTER vI.-(Continued.) }
~SsCsS==~


As soon as the enemy showed dis.
position to lay down their arms. Mari
Laroon gave the order for stopping the
conflict. There were but about thirty
Russians left alive. and they were hud-
died together upon the forecastle. They
laid down their arms upon promise Of
their lives being spared. and were quick
~ put in irons. After this was done.
Captain Laroon mustered his men. s..d
Z, rty-seven answered to their names, so
thifty-three were either dead or so bad
ly wounded as not to be able to answer.
The next movement was to clear the
decks. and haminocks were brought fro'l
the corvette In which to sew the dead
bodies, and three men were detailed
among the prisoners 10 help in the work.
They commenced to bury the dead. and
ty the time this was accomplished 1t
was well into the afternoon.
As soon as hasty dinner had been
prepared and eaten. the pirate captain
took some of his men with him and
went on board the corvette where he
n'h-. General ovrrEarlirr of the cargo
md stores. He found something over
seventy thousand dollars IN gold. This
was moved first. Next he took what
provisions he could conveniently stow
away, considerable ammunition and
arms. some sails and rigging. and ali the
charts, signals, mathematical instru-
ments. etc. The next movement was to
get the corvette's boats down and put
the prisoners into them--all save seven.
who wished to join the pirates. and who
ware gladly taken. The rest were d..
rc,cd to pull for the shore ms quickly
M they rlensed and MS soon as they
showed off the ship was set OIL fire In
half n dozen places.
II was just dark when the pirates , Il
aui their mainynrd 80 that sail could
he made on It. and by this time the cor.
vetto was In flames. Ere long the
Scourge was sweeping away to the
northward. and just as her boatswain
WINS calling the first watch. n broad. wild
glare shot up into the heavens. and on
the next moment loud roar burst upon
the air. and the devoted corvette was
but 4 black, charred mass Of torn ind
b,asted timbers.
Chicago eagle., 1904-08-27
CHAPTER VIII.

On the following day. toward the mid.
die OF the forenoon. Paul left the brig
to go up the river. He had the same
boat which the captain had used the
evening previous. and he would have
had the same crew had he listened to the
will of Laroon. But he was determined
to have men of his own choosing. and
he did SO. For the first time In his life
he believed the chieftain wished to play
the spy upon his motions. for there was
something IN Mari Laroon's look and
tone while he was trying to force a
boats crew of his own selection upon
the youth. which seemed to indicate that
hr had some secret reason for wishing
It; but Paul simply remarked that he
had promised four of his best friends
that they should 90 up with him, and
so they should.
"You will take good care of Ben,"
said the youth, as he stood In the gang
way.
Certainly" returned Mari. grufly.
and with i'll humor.
As soon as the boat had fairly entered
the river, the scene became delightful
In the extreme. The bed of the stream
seemed to be composed Of white sand.
ana II gave to the water that brilliant.
silvery appearance which had suggested
the name Of the stream and the bay.
The banks were covered with aromatic
shrubs. and flowers Of every size and
Chicago eagle., 1904-08-27
Left In the Rush.

Richard-Why aren't you married,
Rebecca?
Rebecca-Oh, statistics show there
are not enough men to 90 around, and
! never was good at any kind of a
scramble. - Cincinnati Commercial
Tribune.
Chicago eagle., 1904-08-27
Teacher in had HumOr.

Father-What are you crying about,
Bobby?
Bobby (between sobs--I don't want
to go to school to-day.
Father-Why not?
Bobby-Sis Tilted the teacher last
night.-AIodern Society.
Chicago eagle., 1904-08-27
Length or Canada's RaiIwavs.

The length of the railways In Cana.
da on June 30, 1908, was 1886 miles.
OF this 1907 miles were operated by
steam and $50 by electricity.
Chicago eagle., 1904-08-27

A woman proceeds to monOpolize the
conversation, then wonders why q man
has nothing to say.