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The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-02-04
Deadly Gas Explosion.

Erie, Pa, Feb. George L. Sterrett
was fatally burned, his wife, Nancy
burned, cut and bruised by falling tim
bers, and his three children badly in
jured by falling timbers, in a. gas ex-
plosion which wrecked their home.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-02-04
Naval Channes.

washington, Feb. captain Geo
F. Wilde, now captain of the Boston
navy yard. has been selected to sue
coed Animal Sigsbee as commandant
of the League Island navy yard, Sigs-
bee being transferred to the command
of the South Atlantic station.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-02-04
Earmer,s Slow Suicide

Carthage, Mo, Feb. 4.-Judge Myers
prominent farmer, is deaf. having
starved himself to death He had not
eaten a particle Of food for fortv-nfne
days. Myers was a spiritualist ard
said recently that his wife, who died
some time ago, was urging him to
come to her. Myers was sixty years
old and well to do.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07
CRUSADERS OF PEACE REUIJE THE JPLENDOR
OF LEGIONy 74J47 FACED THE JARACEV Fol

police made arrangements for the
Tenplar officials to leave their con-
veyances and be seated on the plat
form Owing to the congested cond1-
tion of the avenue and side streets IL
was some time before Post street. above
Van Ness avenue, could be cleared to
receive the empty carriags as they
drove away from the stand and out or
line of parade. After the grand COM
mander and his retinue. including the
Earl of Euston. had taken their posi-
tions in the reviewing gallery there was
no further delay and the tramping
thousands moved on again between the
great masses of applauding humanity
SIGNALS TO OFFICERS.
Along the line of parade were signal
stations from which members of the
National Guard. wigwagged orders TO
the several divisions. Platforms were
erected at Geary and Taylor streets;
Market and Geary streets, City Han
avenue and Market street and at other
points of vantage From the place of
starting to the point of turning at
washington street and Van Ness ave-
nue. it was only the matter of few
minutes to signal command, and
thus Grand Commander Field was kept
in communica ton with every division
on the line of march. The signal corps
in charge was commanded by Captain
Emmett Jones, who acted as chief sig
nal officer. When one of the Sir
knights fell from exhaustion at the
head of the column the signal was sent
to the City Hall station for an ambu-
lance and in a few minutes the patient
was being hurried away to, the hospital
Captain Jones says that his practice at
Camp Atascadero stood him in good
stead.
When the countermarch had been
completed most of the Communicates
fell out on Van Ness avenue without
completing the march back to the point
of starting. The heat had increased
at'2 O'Clock to So degrees in the shade
and most of the stands on the sunny
side Of Market street and Van Ness
avenue were abandoned by the major
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07
ED KNIGHTS TEMPLAR REVIEWING THE GREAT PARADE

where she was soon revived. The
name of the other sufferer could not
be learned.
TWO DISTRESSING ACCIDENTS.
One fatality and one serious injury
marred the march of the great army or
the Knights Ambulances were in at
tendance at every three divisions Of
the parade, and, thanks to this sensible
precaution, several of the knights who
might have suffered from the heat and
exhaustion were given prompt medical
attention and sent to their hotels.
& No more beautiful display of costly
uniforms has ever been seen in this
city. The twenty-ninth conclave will
be known for it's splendor of raimenu
among the uniformed ranks and the
splendid efficiency of the commander
les taking part. 1t was noticeable that
the various drill corps have made Won
derful progress in drill. Louisville
Commandery attracted attention all
along the line and was accorded an
ovation IA front of the reviewing stand
when it formed in company front and
moved with unbreken line the full
length of the block, its band playing
"OId Kentucky Home" Too much
praise cannot be given the Kentuckians
for their excellent showing.
De Molay Commandery OF Boston
and the Pittsburg communicates were
noticeable for their knightly work in
the line of march. In fact, every COM
niandery is said to have shown the re-
suit of careful attention to military
detail
After half of the parade had passed
the corner of Van Ness avenue and
Market street the procession was
halted for about fifteen minutes. Word
went down the line that an accident
had happened at Geary street and Van
Ness avenue but such was not the
case The carriage of Grand Master
Stoddard, followed by fifty or sixty
other vehicles, was halted at the other
side of the. reviewing stand while the
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07

casioned by the breaks in the line, to
allow the several communicates to take
their proper positions. California Com
mandery, mounted, bore the brunt of
the struggle in bringing the vast army
of knights into line and at the sound
of the bugle to forward it fell into
column of twelves, 800 strong, making
the most imposing display of the pa
rade. Companies A and B of the COM
mandery executed many pleasing evo-
lutions during the march and were
heartily applauded.
Twelve divisions followed the police
lead. The procession was two hours
and fifty-flve minutes passing a given
point and the estimated number Of
men in line, including the musicians
and drum corps, was 5000, q much
larger number than paraded in 1888.
when the last conclave was held in
this city, Even the sweetest and the
best music was marred because of the
short distance between bands. When
passing the reviewing stand every
band struck up a popular march and
there was not moment in three
hours when there was not the sound
of martial harmony to cheer the
sweltering masses in the grandstands
and on the streets
GREAT CROWDS GATHER.
On Van Ness avenue, from Market
to Washington street, had gathered
the largest crowd ever assembled on
that thoroughfare to witness parade.
The sight was one to be remembered.
On both sides of the street reviewing
stands had been erected at intervals
of about two blocks and these were
filled to their utmost capacity with
women and children and a sprinkling
of men. At one stand the predom-
mating color was red, a shade lent by
scores of Japanese umbrellas that had
been peddled to the crowd. Beneath
the crimson glow was the white of
the summer dresses of pretty girls.
with an occasional dash of something
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07

more brilliant on the portly form of
a. chaperon. On the big stand oppo-
site the reviewing stand, where Grand
Master H. B. Stoddard stood under the
fold of a great black and white stand
ard, at least "a thousand women and
children filled the benches and
cheered in shrill but enthusiastic
voices. They gave spirit to more
than one poor, bedraggled, tired
Knight as he climbed the slope to-
ward the countermarching point and
home.
SAN JUAN HILL.
This particular part of Van Ness
avenue was the San Juan Hill of the
days campaign. Odessa wasn't in it
and the plains where Godfrey of Boul-
lion charged in his inaugural inspira-
ton could not have been more sore to
the foot and more impossible of pass
age to the standard bearers. History
lost all of its romance at Van Ness
avenue and Sutter street and a rapid
fire cannon could not have pumped
the crusades into a Knight Templar
of the latter day at this aggravating
turning place. But the knights were
game as of yore and struggled to keep
in line and pass the reviewing stand
with heads and plumes high and step
steady and lacking evidence of pain
fulneSs.
Several times some OF the older
knights were forced to go out of line
at the countermarching point. The
heat of the day increased as the hours
wore on and even those who stood on
the sidewalks and sat in the stands
and on doorsteps suffered severely.
Two women tainted at the corner of
Van Ness avenue and Market street
and had to be taken to their homes.
One of these, Mrs. Agnes Carroll, who
lives on Valencia street, cut her head
badly when she fell Her husband
was at her sidesfand with the assist
ance of several bystanders she was
carried into a neighboring house,
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07
HOLDS FIRST RECEPTION.
Oakland COmnandery Entertains
Friends AT Native Sons Hall.

Friends AT Native Sons Hall.
Oakland Commandery No. Il.
knight Templars. held its first general
reception for the visiting knights
last night at Native Sons Hall, pre-
senting an attractive musical pro-
gramme. Those taking part were:
---e 3. Apple. A. ". Black, w. R.
Davis. and mandolin and glee clubs
under the direction OF Mrs. A. w
p Back. clyde Linscot and DR.. H. ].
Stewart
al Informal reception was held in
the afternoon. preceded by an elab-
crate banquet given exclusively 10
the Oakland Commaldery and their
families.
The line oil painting at the rear Of
the stage. presented to the Native
sons bv ex-Matzor Phelan, made an
effective background for the beauti-
fll pink and green in which the hall
was decorated.
Governor Psrdee is A member OF
the Oakland Commandery. and Mrs
p rdee. accompanied by Mrs. Ander-
son. wife Of Lieutenant Governor An
derson. was present in the afternoon.
Mrs. Pardee was eloquent in her
iraise OF California climate after her
orience with thunder storms and
during her recent trip to the
rorn States.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07
Days MemOr-
les UiU Last
Long.
GiUe EOening
to Social
affairs.
Drill Contests
to Be Held
at Park.

History was made for San Francisco
yesterday and pleasant memories were
established fer her chivalric guests
The citizens of this metropolis of the
great West have witnessed many bril-
liant pageants within the last few years.
Armies have been modified within the
city's gates and sent away 10 war, and
veterans that were her guests have
caught the cadence of marches of the
long ago. but none presented more
martial dignity than the legiOns that
swung yesterday through the citys
streets.
The great parade was the feature OF
yesterday mornings programme, but
the afternoon was marked by an event
OF even greater interest 10 the order
the opening Of the triennial session Of
the Grand Encampment. The grand
officers of the order. delegates ac-
credited 10 the encsmDment and the
delegation representing the Great
Priory Of England and Wales and the
British crown dependencies Assem- bled
early in the afternoon at Golden Gate
Hall.
BUSINESS INAUGURATED.
After enjoying an informal luncheon
these high Masonic disnitaries went
into executive session and inaugurated
r.Ee y.
tomorrow and Friday they viii again
gather al Golden Gate Hall to discuss
and settle questions relating 10 the
conduct Of the order. The duty OF
raising Right Eminent Sir George NJ
Moulton. present deputy grand master,
10 the high Office Of grand master Of
the order in the United States will also
devolte upon the Grand Encampment
before il sdjOurns.
The social. side rF oorcrazre
not forgotten yesterday notwithstand-
ing the great attraction of parade and
Grand Encsmpment. The most notable
social feature was the reception given
last evening AT the Palace Hotel TO
Grand Master Stoddard. though much
interest attached TO the reception Of
the Earl Of Euston by California Com
nandery st Mechanics Pavilion. The
great nave Of the ferry building was
also the scene Of a pleasant function.
the first Of 2 series Of promenade con-
. certs being given there last evening.
FEATURE OF PROGRAMME.
The feature of to-day's programme
Is the competitive drill and presenta-
ton Of prizes at the Golden Gate Park
baseball grounds. From the heights
surrounding the grounds 10000 people
may witness the contest. which prom
3ees 10 be the most picturesque event Of
the conclave. Excursions to nearby
cities and resorts viii be on to-day and
doubtless viii be taken advantage of
BY many thousands Of the strangers
now gathered here.
A banquet 10 the Grand Encampment
of the United States and representa-
tives from Great Britain at the St
Francis and a reception in their honor
10 be rendered by the Grand Command
cry of Ohio 1T the Maple room of the
Palace VIII be the most striking OF to-
days features. Those not attending
these functions viii not be given a
chance 10 rest, however. for no less
than twenty similar affairs, under the
direction Of the various Communicates
are scheduled The grand ball at Ne
chsnics Pavilion under the auspices
Of California Commandery will be q
splendid climax TO the pleasures Of the
day. In point Of numbers and beauty
q attire il viii be unusual.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07
Ddst Throngs
'Of Disitors
in City.

Could the founder of the knights
Templar have risen from his grave yes
terday and scanned the ranks of the
followers Of his order he would perhaps
have had renewed faith in the hordes
that defended the pilgrims and re-
marked that after all valor is only a
part of Domp. Pomp ruled the day in
the twentieth century as force govern
ed the steeled knights of the year 1000,
when the mixed forces of the Crusa-
ders met to plan the first siege. Yes
terday, in modern San Francisco, the
uniformed Iegions of the Templar
showed even more military skill, more
unity of purpose, than did the scat
tered, disOrganized enthusiasts who
rallied about the cross to threaten the
lines of the Saracens.
Knight TemDlarism brought with it
to San Francisco and California all
that is worthy Of emulation in the an
cient and much that is to be admired
in the modern. The sturdy marching
men represented the traditions of ten
centuries ago and the more unromantic
conditions Of our more prosaic and
more businesslike period. Some said
that the 5000 men in line could jointly
insure the payment of the national
1fDA- OtlAE4S Sdlu lildl IlCn Is llle
order of the Templar, there are those
among them whose walks are among
the humble, and that wealth alone was
not the most striking feature of the
units that went to make uD the great
procession of Masonic mankind.
RECKLESS CHARGES.
But this is neither here nor there.
The arduous march to Antioch and the
successful issue of the campaign gave
way to the words of historic value that
shall tell of the bold tramp from
Geary and Market streets to Van Ness
avenue and return. The bold dashes
of Simon de Montfort were as naught
compared with the reckless charges on
the water-wagons. The heat came out
Of the sky and the ground in relays
and was sharper than any Damascus
blade and more enervating than a
Turkish bath.
The sun rose in a partly clear sky,
amid promises of glorious day for the
parade. The weather prophet kept
good his word for fair and warm" and
before O'Clock the struggling bank of
fog that hovered over Twin Peaks with
the Dersistency Of a Japanese thanking
movement commenced to divide on the
spur Of the hills into thin ribbons of
mist that strayed baywards and finally
melted in~the warm rays of the sun.
BY this time the several divisions were
forming on Post street, Geary, O'Far-
rell. Eddy, Powell, Stockton and many
of the streets south of Market. Emil
nent Sir c. L. Field of the California
Commandery was grand captain gen.
eral and he handled the big procession
with marvellous skill. assisted by the
Police Department. whose work was up
to its usual standard in such matters
The Eastern visitors were loud in their
praise OF the efforts of the police to
make as perfect as possible all arrange
ments for the parade.
PARADE STARTS.
Shortly before 10 O'Clock the head OF
the column was formed at Geary and
Kearny streets. with a detachment OF
mounted police in the lead. 1t was
shortly after this hour when the order
TO move forward was given and then
] followed a Nun her of short Tolo We 40
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07
Unite to Entertain.

The Northern Battalion, Knights
Templar Of California, viii receive
lhis afternoon. The battalion con-
sists Of the following communicates.
Oroville 10. :, Nevada City No S.
chico No. u. Marysville No. c. Red
Flat No. Il. Colusa No. "a and Mount
Shasta No. 80.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07
Grand Master Jt0ddard ReDieDs Communicates From
Stand at Jutfer Street and Dan Ness 4Oenue.

ity OF ticket holders before this hour,
the people seeking the shade of the
buildings. The seats in the stands
were built too close together and when
the crowds attempted to leave the plat
forms through the narrow entrances
and along the small passageways sew
eral women tainted.
ONLY THREE ARE ALIVE.
Chief Of Police Whitman, who rode
at the head of the parade, occupied
a similar position on foot twenty years
ago when the conclave was held in
this city. The Chief at that time was
a patrolman. A company of twenty
five men none of whom were under
six feet tall was selected to head the
parade. The late Captain Douglass
and Sergeant Nash, acting lieutenant,
were in command of the company.
Whitman acted as orderly sergeant
and marched at the head of the pla-
toon. Douglass and Nash are dead
and of the twenty-five selected men
only three are alive-Wittman, Cor
pcral Callinan and P. ID. Linnville, an
ex-member of the Police Department
When the clock struck the last
remnant of the great parade had dis
persed. The Knights were not slow in
seeking their quarters and a much
needed rest. The streets still remained
thronged with thousands of people
and the occasional notes of a retiring
band occurred to remind one that the
Twenty-ninth Conclave parade of the
Field of the Cloth of. Silver had come
to an end.
FIRST DIVISION.
Headed by twenty-five of the finest
mounted police in San Francisco and
under the command of Chief of Police
George Whitman and Captain Henry
P. Gleason Division No. 1 of the great
parade swung into position at Geary
and Stockton streets at 1915. Follow
ing the police came the chief of the
division, Frank W. Sumner. surround
ed by his staff. the heads of the vari-
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07
THE WEATHER

Forecast made at San Fran
cisco for thirty hours ending
midnight, September z;
San Francisco and vicinity
Fair wednesday, cooler; light
north wind IN the morning
changing to brisk westerly with
fog.
ALExANDEK G.. McADIE,
District Forecaster.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07
PARADE STARTS.

Shortly before 10 O'Clock the head OF
the column was formed at Geary and
Kearny streets. with a detachment OF
mounted police in the lead. 1t was
shortly after this hour when the order
TO move forward was given and then
followed a number of short delays. oc-
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Continued on Page :. Column 3.
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go" is the Word Now

Summer Sales are the rule in every de-
partment. Summer things are hurried out
with scant economy in the way of prices.
The reductions are beginning to tell and the
variety is getting less all around. Lots will
soon be running short and out and you will
have missed your chance. Interested in bar
gains? What woman isn't? A visit to our
store will more than pay you. You can find
just what you want and the price is small.
1t is true saving to find out exactly what you
need and what you want at a reduced price.
ENGRAVING DONE AT LOW PHOSPHATE AN0
SO CARDS WITH NAME 75c.
A II OITCuTE TOMDAkIV
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POWNAL CENTER.

Miss Hickelbein If North Adams is
spending a fewdays with Bessie Green.
Miss Florence Reynolds is at her
mothers for a short time.
The Aid society will meet at Mrs c
H Myres Wednesday afternoon to
elect officers,
The NJ f supper was well attended
The solo sung by MRS Mitchell was
very much enjoyed and also Miss
Bessie Green sang very nicely. The
Children deserve much credit in their
work.
Miss Addie Sumner is spending a
few days with her sister, Miss Edith
Sumner.
Mrs Francenia Barber is still very
low with not much hopes of her re-.
covery.
Mrs Flora Myers has been visiting
her sister, Mrs E Haley in Backing
ton.
The Ladies Aid will hold lawn
party at the home of Mr. and Mrs Nor
ris Towslee Aug for the benefit of
the pastor. All are invited.
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New York Markets.

wHEAT-One-half cent lower; July,
GoRN-Firm and Nc higher; July. $50
53l9c
0ATs-Quiet and shade easier; No Z
white. natural, 46a46i4c.; do, clipped,
47IAc
BUTTER-Creamery, extras, per pound,
l7hM17%c. firsts, l6Ql7c., seconds, lao
l5i9c.; thirds, l3Ul317c. state dairy, tubs,
extras. lie: firsts, l5Gl6c.: seconds, l4g
l4iac.: thirds. 120l3c.
CHEESE - State full cream. colored,
small, fancy. Sc; fair to good, 7isG52sc
white. small. fancy, 7iauIAc.; fair to
good, 7Q7Ilc.; small. poor 6ha624c.; coll
ored, large, Fancy, The. fair to good 10
T4c.; white large fancy, 1Ac.; fair to
good 7a7i4c.; large, poor, 6i9u6&c.; light
skins, choice, &C.; prime. 5ha5lac.; part
common to fair, 2l9qSl4c.; full skins. 10
llac.
EGGS-State. Pennsylvania and nearby,
selected. white, fancy, 24c.; prime to
choice, 21I23c; mixed, extra, 2ld22c. /;
firsts, 19ql9l4c.; dirties, 12ql5l4c.; checks,
9Gl2lsC
TAGLOw-Flrm, but quiet city prime,
&c do. dark, &C.; cakes. &c.
LIVE POULTRY-Firm and in fair de-
mand; fowls, l4G14iAc,, old ROSTERS. 90
9iRc; spring chickens, 14m17c.; ducks, old,
12dl3c. do, young, l3dl3lac.
DRESSED POULTRY - Fair demand I;
fowls, choice, fresh killed, l4c.; do. fair
to good. l3d13i2C.. old ROSTERS, &C.; near
by broilers, choice, 24d26c. do, fair to
good, 1Sg22c. western, do, choice FOG
pc. do. fair to good, l7Q19c.
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No nunLEMENI TT
Chicago Packers and Striking
Butchers Cannot Settle.
UNIONS CHARGED WITH BAD FAITH
Labor Leaders Claim That DIscrIm-
tnntiOn In Retiring Men by the
Packers NuIIifies All For
mer Agreements.

CHICAGO, July 2S.-"We had al
agreement with Mr.. Donnellys or
ganization and the allied trades which
they have failed to live up to, anu I'M
der the circumstances we do not care
to make any further agreements with
them"
This is the statement which was
signed by the representatives of the
packers and handed to the members of
the state board of arbitration last night
at the end of conference between the
two bodies, held at the request of the
state board in an endeavOr to bring
about another meeting between the
packers and the strikers.
The packers received the state board
courteously and listened to their argu-
ments for "A peaceable adjustment of
the difficulty. The announcement that
the packers were opposed to any fur
Their peace negotiations with the strils
ers was handed to the board by Arthur
Mekker and Thomas Connor both Of
the Armour company, who represented
the packers. While from their state
ment it would appear that the packers
are opposed to- meeting the strikers
again on any terms, such is not the
case.
At the last conference between the
strikers and the packers the latter in
formed the union leaders that any time
they expressed a desire to live up to
the original arbitration agreement,
signed week ago, which provided for
the reinstatement of the striking
butchers inside of forty-fve days and
for all grievances to be submitted to
arbitration, the packers would be will
ing to renew the agreement.
The contention of the packers Is
that this agreement is still In force,
and as they are unwilling to offer any
further concessions to the strikers they
say a renewal OF peace negotiations
with the hope Of securing better terms
would be useless.
The labor leaders claim that when
the butchers went on the second strike.
because of alleged discrimination by
the packers in rehiring the old en-
ployees, the arbitration agreement was
nullifed and that it is necessary to
sign ncw agreement before settle
ment can be reached.
The latest acquisition TO the strikers
ranks is $50 horseshuers and stable
men. who have gone out
There are renewed rumOrs that
SchwarzSchild e Sulzberger and the
Cudahy interests are about TO break
away from the beef trust, treat with
the union strikers independently and
resume operations at their plants. Mel
Their side will give any definite lnforma-
ton about the report, but the story was
repeated from mouth TO mouth among
the strikers and was one of the most
buoyant influences of the day among
the men who are out of employment.