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The San Francisco call., 1904-10-07
TRAGEDY CAUSED
BY INCOMPETENT
United Railroads Is Blamed
by Coroner's Jury for
Last Sundays Accident
H6M rIxZESA

The United Railroads is held respon-
sible by a Coroner's jury for the car
accident at Eighth avenue and Clement
street last Sunday, in which two men
were killed and many persons badly
injured. The inquest on the bodies of
Frederick Finsten and Harry Curran
was held yesterday and the following
verdict was rendered:
We further find that said Harry Curran and
Fred Ftnsten came to their. death owing to
the car upon which they rode being operated
by an incompetent employe of the United
Railway Company; that such employees eX-
perence had been too brief to enable him to
safely handle a car crowded to over its safe
capacity, and we hold the United Railway
Company responsible for the accident.
We recommend that legislation be enacted
requiring the substitution of gate for the
and that all street cars both electric and ca
bic, be equipped with modern air brakes.
The motorman accused by the jury of
being an incompetent employe" was
l. G. Reed. The conductor was E. A.
Kelly.
The testimony was to the effect that
Reed had been acting as motorman
for about six months; that in order to
check the great speed of the car as
IT was approaching the curve he put
on the rail brake, which brought the
car to sudden stop and jolted from
the dummy the two men who were
killed. A large number of the 100
passengers on the car were injured.
1t appeared also that the car on which
the accident occurred was one of the
old style with hand brakes instead of
air brakes and had been put in service
by the company to assist in handling
the large crowds frequenting the park
and ocean beach on Sundays. 1t was
the impression among the jurors that
If the motorman had not used the
rail brake the accident would not
have occurred.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-07
RUDELT MARS
BRIDAL TRIP
Newly Welded Couple on
Honeymoon Run Athwart
of Strict Railway Rules
TICKETS CONFISCATED
Borrowed Transportation
Brings Trouble to Thomas
McDermOtt and His Bride

The post-nuptial trip Of Thomas F.
McDermott and his pretty bride.
whose marriage ceremony was elab-
oratelv solemnized at ST. Mary's Ca
rhedral Tuesday evening, was rudely
interrupted early yesterday few
miles this side Of san Jose. The young
bridal couple left San Francisco on
the coast limited yesterday morning,
ostensibly for Los Angeles. Shortly
after the train pulled out of the depot
the conductor proceeded through the
cars for an inspection Of tickets and
finally reached the coach where Nc
Dermott and his bride were convers-
ing. Wheh McDermott handed UP his
tickets the conductor scruunized them
carefully and finally asked their own
er TO duplicate on A slip Of paper the
signature which the transportation
coupon bore.
The lack Of similarity in the sigma
lures did not satisfy the conductor,
for he quietly invited McDermott to
the rear Of the coach. where they had
a stormy interview. which, however,
finally ended by the conductors con-
fscating the tickets and forcing the
young groom 10 EeL olL dl todl JOSc
and purchase local tickets to Los An
geles.
According to the records of the
Southern Pacific Company the tickets
properly belonged TO Robert Brown
of Denver. who purchased them dur
ing the knights Templar conclave.
They called for a round trip TO Los
Angeles by way Of this city. Arriving
here Brown abandoned the idea of go
ing 10 Los Angeles and so. McDermott
AYERS, proposed 10 him that he and
his bride use that portion of the tick
cts between here and Los Angeles.
They accepted the proposition and
agreed to return to Brown the balance
Of the ticket when they returned from
the south. Unfortunately for the Nc
Dermotts and Brown. the train con-
ductOr easily detected McDermott's s
attempt 10 initiate Browns signature
and spoiled the groom's economical
plans for free trip TO Los Angeles.
AS a result of Browns we'll meant
intentions the railroad company now
holds his tickets. the agreement upon
which he violated. and the prospects
are that If he concludes to return TO
Denver he Will have to pay another
fare.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-07
GALA DAY FOR SCHOOL Chill LDREN
FUND TO AID THE TEACHERS is INCREASING
Treat Is Promised
by Columbia
Park Boys.

A last opportunity will be given this
afternoon to aid in swelling the teach
ers' annuity and benefit fund. When
the gates of the Chutes close this
evening they will close on one of the
most successful enterprises ever
launched in behalf of a worthy cause.
A merry crowd filled the grounds all
week, and those who came to aid the
teachers left carrying away none but
happy recollections. 1t is hoped
that to-day will be the banner day of
the week, and there is an excellent
programme arranged.
The chief attraction will be in the
main theater. where the Columbia
Park Boys Club, under the direction
of Sidney S. Peixotto, will give an
old-time minstrel show. Any one who
has seen these clever chaps on the
stage Will appreciate the treat in store
for them. They sing well, dance well,
can carry on witty dialogue and do
all not with an air of professionalism
but as though they were out for a
good time and honestly enjoying
themselves. The entertainment will
conclude with the farce, ''Skinner's
I1Olcls did pOOcds I lOA luds manly
vaudeville novelties will be intro
duced.
The leaden skies yesterday morning
caused gloomy forebodings in the
minds of many. but early in the after
noon the children and 'grown-ups"
began arriving by the carload. The
theater was filled half an hour before
the curtain raised on the first act of
The Princess Fan Tan" and when
the show began there was hardly a
vacant seat in the house. The per-
formance was very creditable.
Those who packed the theater, how
ever. could hardly be missed from the
grounds, as everywhere were seen
jolly groups of children. While the
teachers hope the weather Will re-
main clear, a little rain would not
be a serious drawback, as the portion
of the grounds under cover is suffi-
ciently large to accommodate even a
larger crowd than that present on the
first day. Sunshine would be well
come, however. as it helps to instil
gladness, but the pavilion. the theater
and the numerous side attractions will
accommodate all.
It was estimated that at least 5000
people passed through the gates yes
terday. All the attractions were we'll
patronized and every one appeared to
be happy.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-07

Judge Murasky to William L. Bolton
from Ida Bolton for desertion: by
Judge Trout to Dora Hertzberg from
Joseph Hertzberg. cruelty; by Judge
Seawell to John Pool from Ida Pool.
desertion.
Eleanor Ladd sued John s. Ladd Jr.
for divorce on the ground of desertion-
They were married at San Rafael in
January, 1899, and she says he is earn
ing 5000 a month. She wants SIS ali
mony Other divorce suits were be-
gun by BERTHE Merritt from Roland
H Merritt, cruelty; Edith Riffner
against Emory w. Riffner. desertion;
James Farquhar against Mamie Far
quhar desertion; w. Arnold against
NJ. Arnold, desertion; Frances NEGRO
gan against William McGrogan. deser-
ton
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Impersonates Doctor.

"A physicians diploma from the
Georgia University. bearing the name
of Thomas Judson Parks, was found
in the possession of Archie Hutchin-
son. an eX-soldier, who was brought
last night from Jefferson Square Park,
where he had a fit, to the Central
emergency Hospital. At first he said
ne was DR.. Parks and told a wild
story. Hutchinson was brought to the
hospital on September IL suffering
from a blow on the head, which he
said was inflicted by Samuel Aaron.
He refuses to say where he got the
diploma
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-07
Police Give BANQUET.

The chief, captains and lieutenants
OF police gave a dinner at the st. Fran
cls last night. Besides the police there
were present: Mayor Schmitz, Com
mlssioners Reagan, Drinkhouse. Hut
ton and Howell. Assistant District At
torney Ferral, Alfred Roncovieri, Her
bert Schmitz Tax Collector Smith and
W. r. Hewitt. Chief Whitman presid-
ed. Following a splendid repast.
speeches were the order of the even
ing, which were attentively listened to
and applauded by those present.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-07
Attempts to Stab Driver.

Rendered insane by illness. Mrs.
Minnie Porter of 713 Potrero ave-
nue. yesterday concealed herself in the
basement of the City Hall, and when
Robert Burke, an Emergency Hospi-
tai ambulance driver, passed by
sprang upon him in an attempt to stab
with a kitchen knife that she carried.
Burke's struggles with the woman
brought another ambulance driver,
named Harry Pfuhl, to the scene. and
together the two men carried the
woman to the insane detention ward.
She is the wife of Henry ]. Porter, a
plumber, now at work in the interior
of the State.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-07

People are beginning to realize more
and more each year that improved condi-
tiOns of Shoe manufacture mean better
Footwear at decreased prices. A number
Of years ago a strong prejudice existed
against all Shoes that sold at $3.50 and
under. No one believed then that de
pendable Shoes could be marketed at
$3.50 and $500. Public opinion has
changed. The $3.50 and $500 Shoe is
destined. without question. to become the
popular Shoe of the future. We know it,
and you'd know il if you'd try pair of
James Means Shoes, sold direct from
maker to wearer by James Means Shoe
Store. s Fourth street. Catalogue free.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-07
LYTTON SPRINGS BOUGHT
BY SALVATION ARMY
Fruit Farms to Be Cultivated and
Working Classes May Have
GanifaPiuu1

Lytton Springs. one of the well
known health resorts and comprising
some 500 acres of land situated in the
heart of Santa Rosa Valley. has been
acquired by the Salvation Army. The
sum paid for the springs was $50, 900.
1t is the purpose of Commander
Booth Tucker to subdivide most of
the land into small fruit farms and
place poor families on them after the
method employed at Soledad, Cal,
and Amity. Colo. The large hotel at
Lytton will, in all likelihood. be con-
verted into a sanitarium, with rates
reasonable enough to enable the
working classes to patroniZe il and
obtain the advantages of the mineral
waters.
1t is also probable that the Gold
en- Gate OrDhanage will be removed
from Beulah to Lytton Springs.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-07

SUIT ON FIGEL CHECK.-wells Fargo &
Co yesterday sued the Joseph Figel Company
for 1919. paid a check which the com
pany's name was signed The paper was drawn
on the Western National Bank and was pre-
ssnted to Wells Fargo & Co. for payment by
Theodore Figel The Western National de-
clined to honor the check and a charge Of en-
bezzlement made against young Ffgel
and refused.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-07
To Visit San Francisco

Without seeing the Diamond Palace would
be like visiting Europe without seeing Par
is 1t is a leading feature of San Francis
co. and is the most beautiful jewelrv
store in the world. Visitors or purchas-
ers are equally welcome. 221 Montgom-
cry street between Bush and Pine.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-07

HREkA. Oct. 6.-After being out all night
the jury in the murder case in which John II
Snyder is the defendant failed 70 agree. Nine
stood for mauslaughter and three for scquittsl
Snyder killed q man named Potter and wound
Cd an Indian named Mckay last September.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-07

THROWN FROM STREET CAR = Mrs.
Ann Thomas 75 years old, while about to get
off a Hayes-street car at Cough street yester-
day was thrown from the step 70 the ground
She was removed TO the Central Emergency
HosnitaI for treatment.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-07

DUTIARLE TEA STOPPED.-United States
Appraiser JOHN T. Dare yesterday stopped sew
eral samples Of tea destined for New York on
th= grouvd that they contained labels that
were dutiahle- The matter was settled after
2 little delay.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-07

If you want to enjoy the most picturesque
ride in California take the excursion to Willis
next Sunday. October 0. Round trip only So
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-07

When a woman ceases to take any
interest in what other women wear,
it's time to send for the doctor.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-07

Eliminate from the blood the uric and
lactic acids that cause rheumatism by
using Lash's Kidney and Liver Bitters.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-07
Captures a Buggy Thief.

After running several blocks to
catch S. ]. Mitchell, who was driving
a stolen buggy, Policeman L. Corne-
Illus succeeded in overtaking him.
Mitchell was charged at the City Hall
police station with grand larceny. The
buggy belonged to w F. Young. a
collector, who left it standing at the
corner of Fourth and Market streets.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-07

Burnett's Extract of Vanilla has
taken gold medals against all other brands .
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15
The Sultan Sees 1t.

The Sultan of Turkey has given as
surances that the American schools
will receive the same treatment in
his domain as that accorded the
schools Of other nations. and thus
an episode, which has caused mach
vexation and a little exciting furry
In the diplomatic sky is ended. 1t
has been a miserable little affair at
best, and the sick man" has no one
but himself to blame for his humiIia-
ton.
For many years the attitude of the
TURK toward American educational
interests has been unsatisfactory.
This country wanted no especial
favors, but it did with justice demand
the same rights and privileges that
were granted other nations. Dis
elimination was particularly aggra-
waiting in connection with the Prot
testant Medical School at Beirut. the
graduates Of which were denied the
same freedom in the practice of their
profession as was given the graduates
of the French institution at the same
place.
The negotiations, which have been
so abruptly terminated. have been on
ever since February. 1903. when at
the Presidents direction Minister
Leishman asked an audience with the
Sultan in order to bring the American
claims to the personal attention of
his majesty.
This audience was not secured until
April, at which time the Sultan prom
ised immediate consideration. Mat
tiers dallied along. however, until
again peremptory action obtained an
other audience on July 29. 1904. after
which the same policy Of delay and
evasion was started all over again.
only to be suddenly ended by the
presence of the American
fleet at Smyrna.
Unbiased consideration of the en-
tire situation will indicate that so
far from waving the big stick" and
acting with precipitation. the Presi-
dent used every polite means pos
sible to get the Sultan to heed a per
fectly reasonable request. It was
only until the dignity of the Ameri-
can people demanded aggressive ac-
ton that aggressive action was taken.
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MIDSUMMER MUSINGS.

A spirit OF beauty walks the hills.
A spirit Of love the plain;
The winds arc sweet, and their sough-
ing hlls
The air with a glad refrain.
A wealth OF fresh and fragrant flowers
Are in the gardens seen;
And in the woods the maple towers.
Arrayed In robes Of green.
list the laughter OF the rills,
And IN the early morn
The happy song Of him who tiIls
The martial ranks Of corn.
l see the mountains wreathed in mist.
Beyond the peaceful dell;
The twilight skies OF amethyst,
As chimes the vesper bell.
And once again l stray beside
The grooming, crystal stream:
My heart bowed down whater betide.
For loves sweet. fieeting dream.
The shadows gather on the void.
Tho birds have ceased 20 sing;
Glad lovers kiss, as we Of ole,
Above the trysting spring!
DAVID JAMES EVANS.
Washington. d. G.
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A Precedent.

Toward the close Of the civil war
the Federal cruiser Wachusett enter
ed the neutral port Of Bahia, Brazil,
and seized the Confederate cruiser
Florida
When the act became officially
known in Washington, It was prompt
~ disavowed by the Government. Mr..
Seward announced 20 the Brazilian
minister the proposed trial by court
martial Of the Wachusett's captain,
the dismissal Of the United States
consul at Bahia, who had advised the
capture, and salute to the Brazilian
flag on the spot where neutrality had
been violated.
This incident may serve as a vaIu-
able precedent TO Japan in her pres
ent dilemma In connection with the
seizure OF the Russian torpedo boat
destroyer at Chefoo. Certainly, I'M
less extenuating circumstances which
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15
The Eight Hour Dau.

The united movement in favor of
the eight-hour day, which the print
ing trade throughout the country has
been expecting and fearing for some
time, has been fairly started by the
Typographical Union last week in
convention in ST. Louis.
After extended discussion the con-
vention concurred in the report
Of its committee, advocating the
adoption Of an eigbt-hour law and
fixing January 1. 1906, as the time
when the law shall become effective.
or a strike declared. To prepare
financially for the fight, which the
unionists evidently expect on this is
sue, an assessment Of one-half OF l
per cent on the earnings of the entire
membership has been imposed.
Unquestionably such an impor-
tant question as this radical change
in the hours of labor could not be
finally settled with positive justice to
all by The vote Of the convention. and
the convention recognized this by
ordering that the matter be placed
before the subordinate unions for set
Element on a referendum vote.
II, therefore, stands to reason that
IL employers wish to combat the con-
tention OF the printers that eight
hours is days work. the time 10 do
so is now, and the place is the sub
ordinate union. IL would be follv
supreme to wait before taking action
until January, 1906. to bring to a
head the uItimatum of eight hours
or a strike.
The claim is continually made by
employers that the unions are in
reality controlled by their officials.
who feel compelled continually to ad-
vance new issues IN order to keen
themselves solid with the men and
retain their Offices with the emolu-
ments thereto attached. Ask the
average employer about the eight
hour day, and he will say that his
men do not want il, but that as
members Of the union they will feel
Obliged to follow the union in its
demands.
Ask him II the union is not a free
voting organization In which the will
Of the majority rules. and he will
answer that In reality the union is
by a minority group of
malcontents. who make It a point to
attend all the meetings and to whom
can be traced all the radical measures
that are so vexatiously disturbing the
trade.
The employer will argue that the
good, conservative men, who should
dictate union policies, are too fond
OF their homes 20 fuss with union
meetings except when some momen-
tous matter that has been pending
long enough to get them aroused in
them into temporary activity.
The employer will compare this con-
dition In the unions with the indif-
ference that characterizes many vot-
ers in national. State, and city cleo
tions. when there is no extraordinary
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GIRLS APRON SAVES
BLAZING JOKE VICTIM
Brutes in a Mill Pour Gasolene Over a
Man and Set 1t Afre-YounE
Woman's Bravery.

LOCK HAVEN. Pa, Aug l5.-QuicIz
action by Miss Edith Dewitt saved the
life OF Stewart Husselton, a loom fixer
at the Lock Haven silk mill. as he was
enveloped in flames started by some
fellow-workers. who poured gasolene
over his clothes for a joke
When these practical 'jokers'' poured
the gasolene over HusseIton's head and
shoulders they lit a match and held fl
menacingly near him. BY accident. the
match touched the saturated clothes
and in an instant Husselton was abIaze
AS Husselton dropped TO the floor
writhing with pain, Miss Dewitt snatch
ed her apron from her waist and threw
II upon the PROSTATE man. With the
aid Of several OF the "jokers'' she ex-
tinguished the flames by smotherinr
them underneath her apron.
Husseltons neck and face were badly
burned, and his hair was burned or HE
head He will recover
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15

AT MRS. BENED1CT'S

Mrs. ]. E Benedict, Of Woodside. Nd.
was hostess at a delightful canoe Friday
evening, which was attended by a large
number Of her friends
During the tntermission Of dancing
refreshments were served.
Among the guests presenE were:
Miss J. johnson, Miss 2. johnson, Miss
II. VanHouten. Miss 4. Clark. Miss +.
Little. Miss May little. Miss H. Thom0-
son, Miss H Bach, Miss r. Jones, Miss
ID. Williams, Miss p Montgomery. Miss
T. Burket. Miss J. Kaufman. Miss \
Van Week. Mics J. Stewart, Miss S. Nc
Queen, Miss x. Wright Miss z Bene-
dict, Miss NJ. Bym, and Miss T. Scudder.
Among the men present were NJ Clark
" Clagett, b. Clagett, r johnson. G
Parsons. a. Van Week. F RAY. b
Byington. K. Thompson. A. Bullock. G
Bullock. NJ. Cassidy. H. Cassidy. L.
Scudder +. Bym, w. Mohum. j. Bene-
dict, c Benedict, J. Jones, G. Dean V.
Wright. and NJ. L. HOllander.
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issue to bring them out of their
dens.
The claim of the employer is, in
brief, that the eight-hour day move
ment was started by the officials OF
the Typographical Union primarily
for the purpose of keeping themselves
! actively before the union, and that it
is supported by the radical and mall
content minority in the union, which
has everything to gain and nothing
TO lose.
The direct inference from this reas-
oning is that If the conservative ma
jority in the union had its say, the
eight-hour movement would end right
at its beginning.
If this inference is SOUND, and if
the facts warrant 1t, it would seem
to follow that it is the duty of the
employer who believes the eight-hour
day to be economically unwise or I'M
just at this time, to see that the con-
servative element in the union has
its full and untrammeled say in the
union. Thus he can satisfy himself
that the demand for an eight-hour
day, if it does come, comes from the
union as a whole and not from the
minority which is leading a supine
majority around by the nose.
The question then arises, How is
this m he accCropl{eba5O n,o e{~,rl q
and effective method is outlined In
the three following suggestions:
First. by the employer getting &C
quainted with his employees, by meet
Ing them as men, gaining their con-
fdence by square dealing, and by
honest interest in their welfare.
Second. by calling the men together
in mass meeting, paying them for
their time so that they will not have
any excuse for not attending, and
telling them frankly and plainly that
they must control their unions by at
tending meetings and casting votes
according to their best judgment and
sound conviction regarding the right
course to take in the issue involved.
Third. by following them up and
seeing that they do attend their union
meetings and take an active part in
the proceedings both by speech and
by vote
No wise employer, however, would |
make the monumental blunder of at !
to coerce his men or infu-
ence their vote in any way. But
every employer certainly has the
right 10 insist that his men, who be-
long to an organization. shall take an
active part in the government of the
organization. and by doing so insure
him that when a demand comes
from the union it is in reality a de-
mand from the men who are work. |
Ing for him, and not a demand in
by others who have some
selfish end In view.
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at present are far from being ap-
parent, can be proved, Japan stands
in fair way to merit and to get dis
cipline at the hands of the powers.
1t may not be pleasant to apologize,
though it is the only Straightforward
thing to do when one is in the wrong.
Moreover, it is less disagreeable in
the long run than being soundly
trounced. 1t appears to be up to
japan to choose.