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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-24
His Grace of Canterbury and
J. PierpOnt Morgan Badly
Shaken When Financier'S
Flying Special Is Wrecked
GOING MILE A MINUTE
WHEN CRASH COMES
On Way From Bar Harbor
TO Washington Primate of
English Church and Party
Have Thrilling Experience

EAST BROOkFIELD, Mass, Sept.
PA special train conveying the
Archbishop Of Canterbury from Bar
Hsrbor. Ne. 10 Washington, was
wrecked on the Boston and Albany di-
vision Of the New York Central Rail
road near the station here to-day. The
Archbishop was not injured, although
considerably shaken up ]. Pierpont
Morgan Of New York, who was also on
The train accompanying the Archbish-
op, was shaken but not hurt
The special, running at the rate Of
sixty miles an hour, was passing the
station when a detached locomotive
which had been drawing a train on the
North Brookheld branch, ran on 10 the
main line for some reason at present
unexplained The engineer Of the spe-
cial sighted the light engine, but owing
10 the high speed and slippery rails
found il impossible TO more than
slightly reduce the speed OF his loco
motive. The engineer Of the branch
engine heard the onrush Of the special,
but had not time 10 move out Of the
way. The ArChbishop's train struck
the North Broolzfield engine with a
terrific crash and demolished it.
The special train was one engaged by
Morgan on behalf Of the Archbishop
and was IN charge Of Conductor John
IoX ~ Worcester, and Engineer John
Lord 0f that city.
Immediately il was realized that
the life OF the Archbishop and Mrs.
davidson, as well as OF others attend
ing them, had been imperiled and first
inquiries were for them. Rev. J. Eli
son, the Archbishop's secretary, an
sWered for those in the Archbishop's
private car. saying that no one was in
5ured With the Archbishop. besides
Mrs. Davidson and Air Morgan. We're
LeV. Hyla Holder and Rev. J. Ellison
and attendants. II was rumored that
maid ~ as hurt. but her injuries were
l0t serious. Traffic on the road was
blocked Tor time
None 81 the occupants had left their
oerths except Morgan. who was at the
breakfast table when the crash came.
Large plate glass mirrors in the cars
were broken as were also several of
the breakfast dishes. Morgan was
suddenly thrown fOrwa ard, but was not
pitched from ais seat
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-24
Famous Character of Days
Of Gold, Dies in City
Hospital.

One of the odd characters of the,
State of California died last Wednes-
day in the San Francisco City and
County Hospital at the age of 81 years.
He was registered at that institution as
William Wirth but he was recognized
as L. A. Barnes, who was generally
known in the northern mines in the
early days as "Old Bach In the cele-
bration of Admission day in 1900 in this
city, forty-one years after his arrival
in this State, he was one of the attrac-
tive features of the procession of Ma
tive Sons, being attired just as he was
when he reached Sacramento May .,
1850, after having crossed the plains
from Chicago afoot On his back he
carried his cooking utensils and such
implements as were necessary when he
should reach the Golden State. "Old
Bach" did not remain long in Sacra-
mento, but. in the language of the early
Californians, he put out for rich dig
gings." He was Of a roaming DISPOSE
ton so did not remain long in any one
place to seek for gold, but struck a
pocket here and there, then moved to
other diggings, and he worked the
ground in almost every mining camp
in Northern and Middle California
In burst of confidence "Old Bach"
once told some companions who jok-
ingly asked why he did not marry that
he intended to when he got to be old
enough, he being at that time more
than so years of age. From remarks he
then made it was discovered that he
had become a confirmed bachelor be-
cause of a love that was lost in his ma
tive State, New York. This much he
told, but never more, and nothing could
induce him to tell the romance of his
early life. For many years, after the
rush from mining camp to mining
camp, he settled down in a small cabin
near the natural bridge in the vicinity
of MurphyS Camp, Calaveras County,
and there lived the life of a hermit.
There were in this city some who knew
him in the long ago, and not wishing
to see his remains placed in the Pot
ter's field had his body taken to the
undertaking parlors of Valente, Marini
s. Co. and while arrangements were
being made to give him decent sepuI-
cher it was discovered that he had been
a soldier in one of the United States
wars. and this being brought to the at
tention of those who are interested in
old soldiers of the Union it was decided
to lay his body at final rest in the ma
tional cemetery at the Presidio, possi-
bly, tomorrow. 1t was announced yes
terday that his remains will be attired
in the kind of clothing he always wore
in the mines-a miners garb.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-24
GODS CHRISTIAN CHURCH
MEMBERS IN SESSION
DeyoUt Exercises, Addresses and ORdi-
nation of Elder Mark First
DAVIS Work

OttOul llAtFtIstS. addresses ana Or01-
nation of Elder Mark First
Days Work.
The annual assembly of Gods Chris
tan church was called to order yester-
day morning at sol Bush street. and
the deliberations will continue to-day
and tomorrow.
The Rev. j. w. Hill presided, and an
address of welcome was delivered by the
Rev William r. Rowland. DR. ]. NJ
oder responded. The Rev. L. NJ Gellett
was the preacher of the morning.
Mrs. II. p. Williams Of Cincinnati,
Ohio, led the devotional exercises at the
afternoon session, and addresses were
delivered by the Rev. ]. W. Hill and
DR.. l.. T. Burbank. In spite of the
downpour of rain the elders held a
street meeting. led by the Rev. Mr.
Rowland, at the corner of Bush street
and Grant avenue, after which the
meeting reconvened in the hall at sol
Bush street II. G. Freeman was or
dained an elder and the Rev. H. P.
Williams preached, his subject being
"Other Sheep Have / Which Are Not
of This Fold"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-24
STkATTON GIVES
A FAIR WARNING
Passengers Must Declare
All Foreign Bought Goods
Contained in the Baggage
IGNORANCE NO EXCUSE
Must Acquaint Themselves
With Contents of Trunks
or Pay Treble Penalties

Customs Collector Stratton has is
sued strict instructions with reference
TO the taking OF declarations of pas
sengers as to their baggage. Passen-
gers who fail to acquaint themselves
with the contents of their baggage and
the prices paid for such articles as may
be purchased abroad will be in danger
of losing such articles in addition to
being fined three times the value of
the goods. The instructions follow:
Instructions from the Secretary of the Treas
ury dated August t. 1904, soilowng the de-
cision OF Judge de Haven in the case Of the
United States VS. W. II. Harris. again direct
that all foreign purchased acquired articles
must be declared by returning passengers in
their baggage declarations in order to entitle
them to the 500 exemption. or any part
thereof
Returning passengers have only the advan-
tage Of this exemption by declaring goods pur-
chased or acquired abroad and having the mat
ter Of exemption passed upon by the acting
Deputy Collector at the pier. Goods foreign
purchased and not declared, whether within
the exemption allowed by law or mot. sub
Ject TO forfeiture and seizure. The department
at Washington can alone afford relief in such
cases. Further examination cannot be made
of passengers effects until the declaration has
been completed. When finally executed IL
cannot thereafter be changed, nor additions
made to the list of dutiable articles.
Passengers continually claim that they
required 70 declare only dutiable goods and that
requirement of declaration Of articles is 70
De Wnere lne same does not exceed SlOO
in value. These contentious are entirely in
correct. All foreign purchased acquired
articles must be set forth specifically. The
matter of exemption and durability is one to
be passed upon by The proper customs official.
Where passengers declare as they continu-
ally do, that they cannot recall their pur-
chases nor do they know what their trunks
contain, you will refuse to accept declarations
from such. Passengers who are not sufficiently
advised as TO what their trunks contain will
be obliged to go through their baggage pre-
limnarily to ascertain the requisite facts.
II is my wish that this matter should be.
with extreme courtesy and yet clearly. brought
to the attention of each passenger who makes
a declaration. so that there will be no mis-
understanding regarding the subject. In fact,
there ought to be none such, since the circular
issued by the department February /, 1904,
and In the hands of each passenger. clearly
covers the subject.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-24
POSTUM CEREAL.
LIKE A FLASH
Came a Hard KNOCK From Coffee.

It's a simple matter to satisfy SEN
sible. thinking people by a ten days
trial Of Postum in place Of coffee. for
n IL is coffee causes the illness, an
almost immediate Change takes place.
The old coffee ails. sluggishness, in
somnia- lack OF energy, stomach
troubles, sallow skin, headaches and
al the others, whatsoever form the
nerves decide upon when they are
thrown out Of balance by coffee, be-
gin TO leave and it's only a question Of
"a short time when Postum will end
them All and bring back health.
I had drunk coffee every morning
be- and out Of season until two years
ago. when AL Of q sudden my stomach
rebelled and shortly thereafter 1 be-
came a nervous wreck. couldn't eat a
bite without intense suffering. / lost
most all my flesh and was practically
starving, because / couldn't get any
E0od out Of what little food I did eat
one morning when IN this wretch<
cdly run down condition l read a
magazine article about Postum Food
COtce and the case seemed so much
1e mine i sent out and got a pack
age. At that time almost nothing
would stay on my stomach. but the
nrst cup Of Postum wife made for me
10 my finger tips and this delighted
glow Of well-fed feeling continued.
For the first five or six days the Pos
tum was al j could keep on my
stomach or even take at all without
great suffering. but ] got better so
fast I added other foods gradually and
kept gaining strength and flesh until
now i can eat a hearty meal and really
enjoy life once more. I know it was
Postum that saved me from starving
10 death when my stomach had been
ruined by coffee.
Il know lots OF folks don't make
Postum right, but Il takes only fifteen
minutes boiling TO make il perfect ac-
cording TO the directions. Then it's
better than the best coffee" Name
given by Postum Co. Battle Creek,
Mich.
Ten days trial Of Postum proves
whether or not its the coffee hurts
you.
Get the little book, The Road to
MELVILLE" in each pkg.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-24
COMPARES MUNICIPAL
WATER SUPPLY PLANTS
Engineer Scllussler Explains Why
Spring Valley l. Such
Costly Beverage.

Costly Beverage.
Chief Engineer Schussler of the
Spring Valley Water Works resumed
his discourse yesterday before United
States Commissioner Heaccok on the
water supply Of San Francisco.
He said that the cost of furnishing
water 10 the people of San Francisco
was much greater necessarily than
that for furnishing Eastern cities, be-
cause Of climatic and other conditions
Labor. fuel and materials, he declared,
are cheaper In the East. The large
cities there are situated on or near
natural reservoirs such as lakes and
rivers, whose supply is replenished
during the summer season by frequent
rains. II is not necessary there, is it
E here 10 store a water supply for
two or three years in advance to pro-
vide for one or more successive dry
winters.
Eastern cities, he added for the
most part are situated upon fat or
gently undulating ground, whereas
the water supply Of San Francisco
must be forced up hill to a height Of
500 feet 10 reach the buildings on the
hills. To do this il was necessary that
the highest reservoir in the city
should be at least 600 feet above tide
elevation.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-24
Vigilance Committee the Order of the
Day.

The San Francisco News Letter, through its
able editorial management. has caused the
business men of San Francisco to form what
might be called 1.-The Vigilance Committee" to
force city officials to carry out its laws. The
ballot stuffng accomplished by the city officials
Is shown in startling article entitled Damned
Scoundrel Who?" This is good work and
Is appreciated by the business community.
The Japanese school boy has also been
placed where he belongs through the influ-
ence of the News Letter, in calling the atten-
ton of the Board of Education to the existing
conditions of our public schools.
Business warm against the conduct
of secretaries.
Commissioner NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. is taken to
task over the evil of insurance, cigars and
grating women.
The departments are very bright this week
and the Oakland Knocker Club is given little
advice
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-24
rather Yorke to Lecture.

Rev. P. c. Yorke will deliver a lecture
on Friday evening, September go, at the
Alhambra Theater on the Russo-Japa-
nese question. The title of the lecture
is Russia or Japan-Which?' The sub
ject is of great interest and a large
number is anxious to hear a full pre-
sentation of the case. A grand pro-
gramme by professional talent will pre-
cede the lecture. Tickets are on sale at
room 81, Flood building.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-24
CHILDREN MEET
HORRIBLE DEATH
Floor Over Vault Gives
Way and Thirty Girls
Plunge Into a Cesspool
NINE ARE SUFFOCATED
One Survivor Summons Aid
and the Living Are Res
cued With Difficulty

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. %. - At
least nine schoolgirls were suffocated
in a vault to-day during the afternoon
recess at Pleasant Ridge public school
house. and a score of others narrowly
escaped the same horrible death. The
dead:
LORETTA FINKE, Cincinnati.
EMMA STEINKAMP.
AMELIA HESE.
MARTHA BUHR.
EDNA THEE.
LILLIAN WITHAM.
HAZEL GLOVER.
FAUSTA CARD.
- CEIARMINA.
All of the victims were from primary
grades.
On opposite sides of the spacious
grounds in the rear of the suburban
school building are two outhouses. At
recess about thirty young girls were in
the clubhouse assigned to them when
the floor gave way, precipitating them
into the stone walled cesspool, twelve
feet deep and containing four feet of
sewage. The frantic struggles of those
who were on top kept at least nine
underneath until they were dead.
ONLY ONE ESCAPES FALL.
The frame shed over the sewer was
about twenty feet square, without win
dows, and had only one narrow door
way, so that only one girl escaped fall
ing She ran into the school building
and told the teachers what had oc-
Cured. Principal Zimmerman and
seven female teachers ran to the res
cue. Principal Zimmerman secured a
ladder. on which the girls climbed out,
e.; &c boz
reached the surface, overcome by
fright and sewer gas.
The teachers were soon reinforced by
the entire population of the suburb,
the police and fire departments rem
dering effective service.
Principal Zimmerman finally tainted.
Then others lifted out dead bodies until
the deathpooI was cleared. Those res
c1ed alive presented such an appear
anee as to make many in the crowd of
spectators faint.
James Smith, aged ID, a pupil.
climbed to the roof of the sohoolhouse
and got the flag. which was made into
a rope that rescued several.
FATHER LEAPS INTO VAULT.
Joseph Steinkamp, when his daughter
was not among those brought out alive,
entered the vault and carried out sew
eral bodies, among them that of his
daughter. Then he collapsed. At the
same time there were other parents In
the waiting crowd that tainted when it
was announced that all of the living
had been rescued and their children
were still missing.
In addition to the funerals that are
announced for Sunday, there will be
memorial services in the three churches
of the village.
Reports about the floors of the out
house having given way last year are
denied by the School Trustees. They
say the floors were repaired during the
summer vacation and nothing wrong
was noticed with the girders. Janitor
Smith however, asserts that he had
told members of the board that the
place was not safe.
Coroner Weaver had the wrecked
Orders preserved. 1t is said that the
tImbers were found to be rotten and
that one of them was spliced. The
girders will be brought to Cincinnati
Tomorrow for examination at the in
quest.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-24

PLUMBING MAKES HER SIcK.-Angelina
Gillespie and her husband yesterday sued
Anna A. O'Connell and her husband for $10,075
damages alleging that Mrs. Gillespie was
made iii by the defective plumbing in the
house at $50 Ellis street, which the Gil
lespies leased from the OConneIls in 1893
The plaintiffs declare that demands to have the
plumbing and drainage fixed were ignored.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-24
Family Club Outing.

A large party composed of members
of the Family Club went to Shasta
Springs last night TO spend Saturday
and Sunday as the guests of Adam An
drew.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-24

Have something" is good. have little "Old
Gilt Edge whiskey' is better-puts the fright
edge on your hospitality. Wichman, Luteen
g. Co. 29-31 Battery st, s. F.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-24

Dentistry is modern science, but the
need for it existed thousands of years
ago. cavities having been found in teeth
of the stone age.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-24

Eugene V. Debs speaks tonight Wood
wards Pavilion. See theatrical column =
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-24
ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE LONDON
DIRECTORY

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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-24
PROVINCIAL. APPENDIX

of Trade Notices of leading Manufac-
turers, Merchants, etc, in the princi-
pal provincial towns and industrial
centers of the United Kingdom.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-24
STEAMSHIP LINES

arranged under the Ports to which
they sail, and indicating the approx
mate sailings;
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-24

A copy of the 1905 edition will be
forwarded, freight paid, on receipt of
Postoffice Order for S..
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-24
EXPORT MERCHANTS

with the Goods they ship and the
Colonial and Foreign markets they
supply;
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-20
THAT BIG WATER BREAK.
Compared to Conditions That Exist
 Now in Waterbury.

The municipal authorities of New, York had little experience yesterday Wnlcn shows how necessary it is for cities not to allow private corporations to interfere with the water mains. Tte Arapid Transit Go tapped thirty-six- inch main in upper Broadway for the purpose of putting in an elbow. and dld the job in such a careless way lE gave way early yesterday morning and dld vast amount of damage to prf- vate property. There appears to be rao positlve proof that the Rapid Transit Is at fault, so the expense will falf upon the taxpayers. There is a flrhf like this going on right here in Wa ,ferbury at the present time to have the city play second fiddle to private insti- tutfons, and were it not for the en1i- nentIy fair and praiseworthy position taken by the department of public works all the rate payers of the corn- munity would be under the thumb of a few people who like to get something without risk Of any kind.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-20
TROLLEY ON FIRE
Four Passengers In-
 jured.
Motors on Both Ends of Car. Blew Out--Imp0ssi- ble to Stop it--Car Was Destroyed.

Phtsburg, Feb 20.--A blazing Lar inner avenue electric car, all brakes off, with 20 passengers aboard. raced madly down Fifth avenue early to- day from Grant almost to Market street. For 15 minutes after the car came to stop 1t blazed like a fur nace. Four of the passengers were seriously hurt
 As Grant street was reached the front motor blew out. The motorman rushed to the rear and attempted to hold the car from that end The sec ond motor also exploded, and in an instant the rear end of the car was in flames.
 In the panic that followed some one released the one brake that held the car at the top Of the hili The flight back toward Market street be- gan, the passengers crowding wildly toward the motorman's platform to escape the flames. One woman, Dorothy Green. leaped over the high wire gate at the side of the front platform. Others, tried to follow, but tho crowd was packed too tight ly. When Market street was reached and the car stopped of it. self there were several persons still on board although the car was more than half ablaze. E. J. Thompson broke through window and dragged an unknown colored woman with him. Miss Greenup and John Jones were taken 10 the Homeopathic hos pital The car was almost entirely consumed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-20
COMPACT IS BROKEN.
Painters Union Refuses to MaKs Dee mand for Ffigher Waaes.

The compact (which was formed by certain building trades unions hts been broken by the Painters u1ions according to what one of itg well known members said to-day. LH was agreed that these certain trades should make demand for high.er wages this spring without any pro- portionate increase 5in the working hours. The painters were to lead i'll this denAnd, which was to take effect April 1. But for reason which the painters do not deem ads visable to give out at present, they broke away from the compact. In this matter of higher wages and shorter work day the painters claim to have led all the building trades excepting the bricklayers. plasterers and fathers. who stand aIoof from their brethren dn all matters per tainr ing to their respective unions
 It would not surprise many me11l- bers of the Painters union if they, too, in future stand on their own merits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-20
HRS. COULD'S VIEWS.
Says Social Life Need Not Interfere
 With Domestic Affairs.

4s New York, Feb +20.-In an articie written for the current number of magazine dedicated to the interests of club women, Mrs George J. Gould says:
 There is absolutely no reason why sharing in the pleasures of social life is incompatible with devotion in the domestic circle.
 'sIt is as her children grow older that. woman's growth, mentally, must keep pace with that Of the active young minds about her; she must broaden Tier social horizon. keep in touch with the world and abreast of events in the everyday turmoil about her.
 About a fashionable woman's social functions there shines as fierce a ng4r as beats about throne, and it is too generally believed that in order to have time for her toilets, etc, she considers a perfunctory good night kiss or fly ing weekly visit to her nursery the sum total of her duty to her God given charges
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-20
SOLDIERS CALLED IN.
Will be Held in Readiness to Start for
 Balearic Island.

Madrid. Feb. 2O.--Two regiments of infantry at San Sebastian and two regiments at Pampeluna are held in readiness to start for the Balearic is- lands. War minister Lfnares has also sent circular to the military author fttes ordering the recall of all soldiers on furlough and to retain with the colors men whose service terminates March l. These measures caused considerable excitement, which was not diminished by the rumors, which continued to circulate in spite of of ficial denials, that this military activ- ity was due to warning from Euro pean power to the effect that in the event of a continental war Great Brit ain intended to seize points in the Spanish coast.