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The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16
State Not
in Doubt, Says
Senator.
So correspondent q rhe can.

OYSTER BAY. y. Y. July 15.-Sen-
ator Platt celebrated his seventy-hrst
birthday to-day talking politics with
President Roosevelt. He came from
New York this afternoon, took lunch
con with the Roosevelts and went back
TO New York al half-past four this
afternoon. An hour later, Chairman
CortelyOu arrived and was driven TO
Sycamore Hill.
Like all of the Presidents recent vis-
itors. Senator Platt declined to be at all
definite as to the nature of his inter
view. He said they talked national
politics, reviewed the general situation
pretty thoroughly and took a survey of
affairs in New York State. Upon one
point he was very positive in his ut
terances. He declared that the New
York gubernatorial situation was not
discussed at all.
Positively candidates were not men
toned he said.
Senator Platt also was sure Of one
other thing. He felt certain that Judge
Parker had not a ghost Of a chance
for carrying New York State
4 know the conditions fairly well
ali over the State" he said. "and l am
fully satisfied that President Roosevelt
viii carry the State by large major
ity. If ] thought otherwise 1 would
not be here"
The Senator did not make clear what
he meant by the last remark
The President is in receipt of a tele-
gram from d. b. Davis Of Wilkesbarre
saying that it win not be possible for
the miners committee to come to
Oyster Bay tomorrow. but the COM
mittee would come early next week if
that be satisfactory. Davis telegram
indicated that the committee to present
the Colorado petition would be appoint-
ed at a meeting of miners to be held
tomorrow
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16
GUN
IS A FAILURE
Officially Declared to Be
NO Good" by Experts OF
the War Department
Special Dispatch to The Call.

WASHINGTON, July 15.-The dyna-
mite guns of the type which has been
used for coast defense have been de-
clared mo good" by the War Depart
ment and various Notifications are get
ting rid of them fast as possible.
Ten years ago, when TINS gun was
first introduced. enthusiasts declared
that it would revolutionize modern
warfare; but the guns have been dis
appointing, as was the old dynamite
cruiser Vesuvius, which was put out
OF commission and sold some time ago.
The first dynamite guns were mount
ed at Sandy Hook, Fishers Island, San
Francisco and at one or two other
pIaces. All of them have since been
sold and removed except three big fif-
teen-inch pneumatic guns at the Pre-
s;dio of San Francisco, and these, too,
will be sold in short time to the high
est bidder.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16
Defaulting Cashier Is
Stranded and De-
SpOnd0nt.
Writes to an Attorney to
ASK Bank Officials to
Forgive Him.
Anxious to Return From Central
America if Promised immunity
From Punishment.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

Los ANGELES. July 15.-Henry ].
Fleishman. the cashier who stole $780,
600 from the Farmers and Merchants
Bank. is said to be dead broke
somewhere in Central America. He is
now trying, through friends, to secure
immunity from punishment so that he
may return to this country and go to
work for his living.
Fleishman is said to have lost his loot
through the treachery of a friend whom
he trusted in Los Angeles, and who
gave him the double cross" He has
suffered dramatic punishment-the
looter looted
A prominent Los Angeles attorney re-
Gently received a letter from Fleish-
man asking him to use his influence
TO get the bank to allow him come
back. He wrote that he was in the
gutter and utterly discouraged. He
said ne wanted to return and go to
New York and get employment.
The letter was shown TO the Farm
ers and Merchants Bank and to the
authorities. The banks answer was
that it would make no agreement.
Charles -Seyler, the cashier &of- the
bank, said in talking of the matter to-
day:
If 1 were put on my oath 1 could
not saV where Fleishman is. We are
continually getting letters from officers
all over the United States, saying that
they have located him, but as they in
variably add that they would like an
a6Tra-ra Of G1OO nxronSa ,,,ona1v haf1ra
locating him, we consign their COM
munications to the waste basket
A telegram from New York an
nounces that the officers of the AM
erican Surety Company, which was on
Fleishman's bond and was caught TO
the amount of $50, 600, confirm the Los
Angeles attorneys statement that
Tleishman has been vainly seeking to
secure immunity and an opportunity
TO return to the States.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16
Startling Charges by
Former Elm
plOyeS.
Swear That Weak Minded
Patients Were Beaten
to Death.
Filing Of Accusations Follows the Dis
Charging Of Two At
tendantS.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

ELGIN, ILL.,, July 15.-Frank S. Whit
man, superintendent Of the Northern
Illinois Hospital for the Insane at El-
gin. discharged two attendants for in
subordination last week and a strike
followed, in which twenty Of the en-
ployes went out. To-day several OF
them made sworn statements, in which
they declare that patients have been
kicked and beaten to death and that
no official cognizance has been taken
Of the fact.
Patrick Fenon, night watchman, re-
cites an instance where women at
tendants and a man attendant named
Warren beat patients. He said that he
reported the facts to superintendent
Whitman.
John MichaelsOn. a trained nurse.
swears that Patrick Walsh. a patient.
was kicked so brutaIly that ne died
from the effects.
c. r. Burbaker swears that Emil
Stroch, an emDloye Of the State, took
a revolver and delighted in terrorizing
the insane patients, threatening to kill
them. A. NJ. Mitchell. another attend
ant, emphasizes Burbaker's statement.
L ]. Predington- accuses W. A Wood
ward, an attendant Of beating patients
and declares Woodward told him he
had killed Thomas Evans. patient
All Of these statements are under
oath. The Elgin Trades Council has
taken I'D the affair and filed charges
with the Governor.
The superintendent denies that there
was any cruelty or undue violence.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16
WILL SPECIALIZE ON
TORPEDO IN THE NAVY
Recent Observations May Result i'm
Establishment of Two Bureaus by
Secretary Morton.

WASHINGTON, July 15.-A rapidly
growing sentiment in the Navy De-
partment regarding the Importance OF
the torpedo in modern naval warfare
has again evinced itself in the sugges-
tions which have been made to Sec
retary Morton in favor of the estab-
lishment of a new grade in the navy
destined TO specialize on the handling
of torpedoes. This suggestion has
come to Secretary Morton from at
least two important bureaus in the
department and it is now being con-
sidered.
Suggestions for the establishment of
this grade propose TO make it one OF
the most important in the navy. 1t is
proposed to have men selected while in
the Naval Acadamy and given special
instruction in torpedo warfare as well
as to have a course of special training
for enlisted men who would enter this
grade.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16
FILES PETITION TOO LATE.
Republican Congressional Convention
Not TO Meet at Santa Ana.

NOT 10 Meet at santa Ana.
SAN DIEGO, July 15.-From the noti-
fcation received from the Secretary of
State for the call of the primaries il
would seem that the Eighth Republi-
can Congressional District committee
did not file its petition in time TO have
the Congressional convention held at
Santa Ana or the 18th The district
committee recently decided to call a
separate convention and made a new
apportionment on the basis of the vote
fer Captain Daniels instead Of on the
vote for Pardee. This apportionment
would cut San Diego's representation
from is TO IA and would increase that
Of Tulare County from TO 9 votes.
This would make a difference of 3
votes TO NJ. L. Ward and be in favor
Of $. c. Smith. The failure of the COM
mittee to get its petition to Sacramento
in time compelled the Secretary of
State to act on the call of the State
committee and call for the election of
delegates inside the city at the pri
maries on the sth of next month.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16
PLATTS SUIT AGAINST
NEGRESS POSTPONED
Court Appoints Receiver for
Woman's Property and Gives
Her an Allowance.

NEW YORK, July 15.-The tempor-
ary injunction obtained by John r.
Platt, the aged millionaire who is
suing Hannah Elias, negress, to re-
cover $685. 900 worth of property decided
to her by him during the years 1896,
1898, 1899 and 1901 and which restrained
a number of banks made party defend
ants to his action from paying to Mrs.
Elias any moneys held by them on de-
posit by her pending the determination
of the suit, was to-day continued by
Justice Blanchard. who also announced
that ne would appoint receiver of all
the woman's property. He announced,
however, that proper allowances would
be made to Mrs. Elias for living ex-
penses.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16
kid GLOVE" BANDITS
ROB A CONTRACTOR
Fashionably Dressed Men Entice Vic
tim Into Carriage and Sand
hao Kim

NEW YORK, July 1.-Two highway
men in silk hats and white kid gloves
sandbagged William Graftney. a
wealthy contractor, on fremont ave
nue., the Bronx, and robbed him of $40.
a diamond pin and gold watch and
chain. The men were driven to a ho
tel on fremont avenue in a stylish car
riage by a coachman in livery. and
there met Graftney. They induced him
to go with them a few steps from the
hotel. where they robbed him and left
him unconscious.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16
PARNELI;S WIDOW Is
II SORE CIRCUMSTANCES
Woman May Never Again Appear at
Bankruptcy Court ON Account
of Illness.

LONDON, July 15.-The financial
and other difficulties of Mrs. Parnell.
widow of Charles Stewart ParneIl.
have cropped up in the Brighton
Bankruptcy Court, where at a meet
ing of the creditors the testimony OF
a doctor was given showing that she
is so seriously i'll that she never again
will be able to attend court. The case
therefore was adjourned sine die.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16
KOREA LOSES ROSE ISLAND.
FIag OF Japan Is Hoisted in the Har-
Dor of ChemuIpo.

SEOUL July 15.-The japanese
have hoisted their national flag on
Rose Island in Chemulpo harbor. The
Korean fortihcauons thereon are still
permitted to lfy the Korean ensign,
but ihis is dW'srfed by the larger en-
blem OF japan.
Native agitation against the grant
ing Of japanese concession cover
ing the stream and vacant land rights
continues undated. although the Jap
anese Minister is stiu pressing the
Korean Foreign Office to a favorable
conclusion.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16
Mexico Wants Canada's Trade.

MEXICO CITY, July 15.-The
Canadian Commercial Club has been
formed to encourage trade with
canada. Efforts of Canadians to
promote trade with Mexico are cor
diaIly seconded by the governments
of the two countries.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16
SANTOS-DUMONT MAY
NOT ENTER AIRSHIP RACE
Return to St. Louis, He Says, De-
pends on Ability of Manufacturers
to Repair Machine.

PARIS, July .-Santos-Dumont
has begun negotiations with MANN
facturers of silk balloon envelopes to
repair his damaged dirigible balloon.
He saws his return to the United States
or his abandonment of the ST. Louis
contests depends on the ability of the
manufacturers to supply an envelope
speedily.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16
BRAZIL'S DISPUTE WITH
PERU is NOW SETTLED
Trouble Over Boundary Ends and
Protocol Is Signed by Represen-
tatiyes of Nations.

BUENOS AYRES, July 15.-The
Minister of Foreign Affairs has re-
ceived a telegram from the Argentine
Minister in Rio Janeiro confirming
reports that the boundary dispute
between Brazil and Peru has been
definitely settled. A protocol has been
signed by Minister Rio Branco and
the representative of Peru.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16
SHOOT TWICE, But
NEITHER is INJURED
Members of French Chamber Of Depu-
ties Fight Duel as Result of
COpfpOvar-Sv
Controversy.

PARIS, July ia duel was fought
to-day by Francis de Pressense. So
ciaIist Deputy, and Louis Lucien KlOtz.
Radical Deputy, the outcome Of a vio-
lent dispute in the corridors Of the
Chamber of Deputies last Wednesday
night, in the course Of which violent
words were used, such as Dog Of
Jew and "blackguard.' Only two
shots were fired and neither Deputy
was injured.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16
Canadian FdUOrs Creation of an RSSe1.
bly, to Le8isiafe Upon Purely Local
Questions.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

DUBLIN, July 15.-Writing to Ire
land from Toronto. Goldwin Smith
states that unless Ireland be ruled by
force. some means must be found for
conciliating the Irish spirit of national
ity. He suggests an assembly on Col
lege Green for the legislation of purely
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16
MEMBERS OF BOATING
PARTY ARE DROWNED

Four Persons While Rowing Approach
Too Near a Mill Dam and Dis
aster Results.
PITTSBURG, Kans.. July 15-FOur
persons. all Of this city. we're drowned
tonight in Spring River eighteen miles
east of here. The dead:
H. A. STAMM AND WIFE
MISS MATTE STAMM.
LOUISE MYERS
They were rowing and approached
too near a mill dam. which upset the
boat.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16
USES LARGE BULLETS.
Some Of KurOIzi's Troops Armed With
Peculiar Rife.

MUKDEN, July l5.-The wounds re-
ceived By the Russian soldiers belong
ing 10 the Eastern army show that
part Of the troops composing General
kurokls army are territorial soldiers,
armed with a rife Of different pattern
from those used by the regular army
The bullets are enveloped in copper
Some bullets Of very large caliber have
been found. The Russian soldiers saw
these were double crossed.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16
AMERICANS COOL UNDER FIRE
Russian Officer Praises Bearing of
Attaches at Nerfangow.

AALtt.it' - al -AieAli.OA-
respondent Of the St Petersburg Ca
zette. in mail letter describing Incl
dents at the battle Of Vafangow. says:
ii utenant Nokolulin stood by two
American attaches. Lieutenant COLONEL
Wa'ter +. schuyler T. :. A, and Cap
tain William Y. Judson. L. :. Engineer
Corps. Tie was greatly impressed by
1heir soidierly bearing They did not
leave tho firing line a single minute,
hut stood calmly observing the battle
raging around and uncOncernedIy
smoked cigars. although shells were
bursting and bullets whizzing."
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16
UNCLE SAM \ FRIEND
OF SOUTHERN REPUBLICS
Former Bolivian Minister Says United
States VIII Foster Interests of
South America.

BUENOS AYRES. July 15.-Dr.
Guahcalla, former Bolivian Minister
at Washington, declares in an inter
view that there need be no fear of
an aggressive policy by the United
States against Latin-America. The
United States. DR.. Guahcalla asserts.
is the friend of all the South Amer
lean republics and anxious to foster
their progress.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16
Russians Seize the Favvan

LONDON, July .l6.-The Morning
Posts Shanghai correspondent cabling
on July IS. says that the Chicago Daily
News dispatch boat Fawan has been
seized by the Russians and towed into
Port Arthur.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16

GALVESTON, Tex, July 15.-The
new cruiser Denver arrived to-day and
on July 20 will be presented with a sill
yer service by the citizens of Denver.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16

TIENTSIN. July I6.-TwO French
soldiers were killed and others were
wounded and nine Japanese soldiers
were injured in a drunken brawl in
tie native section Of SllanhailSwan last
night between japanese and French
soldiers. A policeman also WAS Sc
rerely hurt. BayOnets were used By
the soldiers
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16
BANKERS FAVOR ROOSEVELT.
Result of Straw Vote in the New York
State Association.

NEW YORK, July IA straw vote
was taken to-day during the session Of
the State Bankers Association. which
is in convention here. The result shows
that Roosevelt Overwhelmingly leads
Judge Parker in the opinion of capital
lists. The official result of the ballot
was: Roosevelt, S4; Parker, 1s.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16

MacGregors Appointment Confirmed.
LONDON. July liking Edward
has approved the appointment of Sir
William MacGregor to succeed Sir
Cavendish Boyle as Governor of New
foundland.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16

LIAOTANG. July 15.-The japanese
attempted to advance to Yinkow along
THE coast but they were hindered by
the marshy country. which also in
creased their difficulties in carrying off
theff dead and wounded during the re
treat
The Russians had expected a move
ment in this direction and a company
of cavalry with TWO guns lay in am
}ush in the high grass. catching the
japanese in the remotest part OF the
coast and shattering their advance col
un-.
The artillery IRE Of the Russians was
splendid and the japanese were unable
t. make an effective reply. They were
forced to retreat.
Tie Russian losses were six killed
and seven wounded
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16

IEAOYANG. July I5.-GeneraI Sam
sonom seriously checked the japanese
advance in the direction of YinI1ow
on July H. His CCssacI1s ambushed
tie japanese column and put 1000
men out OF action.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16
Naval Engagement
Off Port Arthur
H2fbOr.
Heavy Land Fighting in the
Vicinity Of the SlaV
Stronghold
japanese lose Cn3 thousand Men
II al LmbaSCade Near
AaWchWang.

LONDON. July 1e.-A correspond
ent of the Morning Post, cabling under
T..e Of July Is, says: a naval en-
gagement took place of Port Arthur"
LONDON. July 16.-The Toxic COR
respondent OF the Times says that the
St. Petersburg story of a Japanese re-
pulse with heavy casualties at Port
Arthur on July 10 is wholly discredited
in Toxic. where no such reports have
heen received. 1t is believed the story
originated in Shanghai
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16

Irish questions, subject to the ratifi
cation of the Westminster Parliament,
where the representation of Ireland
would continue as at present. He adds
that the assembly might be composed
of Irish members of Parliament and
should meet annually.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16

Democrats Ratify National Ticker.
SAN DIEGO, July 15.-The Demo-
Gratis of San Diego tonight ratified the
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16

War News Continued on Page 2.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16
TIE WEATHER.

Forecast made at San Fran
cisco for thirty hours ending
midnight. July 10;
San Francisco and vicinity
Fair Saturday; light south
winds. changing to brisk west
erly. A. @. 1GcADIE,
District Forecaster.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-16

HeaEssease.0
Ca1iforn4a-sEnsE Emorzh1s John
Eorkz-S
Centzzl1SAlnnx tho MOHAWK
Columbta-"Cougtn Kate
Fischer'S-"A Lucky Sscns.S
GTand-"Mr- Barnes o< View
YorE."
Orpheum-Vaudev5
Tivc1d-"Rob1n Hood"
Matinees at An Theaters To-Day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-08-21

ent farmer holding his hundred or hum
bred and fifty acres, but is rather a peas
ant with d precarious holding OF a piece
OF land small In extent and value, and
with ia rent In excess OF what the lang g
should egitilnately bear. The farms, such
as they are, arc extremely small oyer
two thirds OF Ill the holdings are less
1 than thirty ceres In extent, and almost
one out OF every three farms is less
than ten acres iii size. TO a cert ain ex-
tent evaporation has been introduced
poverty Of the individual and his igro-
rance Of the general conditions OF farni-
ing render It difficult for him to combine.
The farms aro upon n the swhole ill-kept,
and the ondltions under which they are
held arc such as TO discourage an y per-
tlcular thrift &or uncommo on enc . sS3
I5 Tho men engaged In 4 industry and II
transportation In ireland earn cons der
ably less than do their brethren IN Eng
land and Scotland, and upon the whole
the proportion OF unski led workers IN
Ireland is much lar ger than In the, two
other countries named, while st the pay
for the game grade Of work Is less. M In
general, a 1t Is true to say that the Irish
workman earns on an average about half
tho amount earned In the IN duBtrial courl-
tries OF England and Scotland. The come
mon laborer in England, who will earn
81. rs n per week In Northumbe Ind or
univ q. q IN elfast and s4.10 IN Dublin,
ma about "a "a in other places IN ireland.
,rha GENERAL ,,rfnne sIaborer8 81 mines will
10 m from n 4sS ~ SAFE IN the North OF
England, and would earn about 81. 80 IN
nars IL i he Iu,.olen minis who earn SIS. 80
n r ead a. vii d rat f,,t x4.T III ireland.
Non Yea - npo m invest cation was made
INTO the condition a 4 4 the Dad \ ON
inioyes in England, Scotland and ireland,
Move fms flye hundred earned less than
is. OF ss.75 pcr week i'm England and
onlv one n eighty earned less than that
amount in Scotland, almost a half q Of
ali the railroad ON ployes earned 1885, o.
less IL ireland III Dhe poverty Of the popu-
"a "a lso sbe shown by the yearly
mirrations #of agricultural workers from
Ireland TO England and Scotland. Every
yeaI. some Twenty-Five thousand Irishmen
cross the sea to earn 81 a day during
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-08-21
Mercedes b b., hay mare, by AnteYenlo.
son OF Antevolo 2:1s az dam Eumena,

Mercedes /, b., bay marc. by AntevenIo.
/ son OF Antevolo 1913 3-4. dam Eumenia,
( by Nutwood 2:1s 83-4. s5sf
ITO w. B T.. Lip3comb, Greenville, M CT
Bessie b. bay mare, by Mahaska, & 20 ];
and h bay colt, Knotwood foaled 1902, by
Lockwood, da Bessie 3. as aboye .'aiS.
SsS Lucky Glover, the champion as steeple.
chase horse of Il 900, has according to rs-
ports run his last race. having received
an injury I'M the running OF the Beyerick
fsteeplechas at Sara toga ION the 9Th IN X
B slant, which neccssitates his permhnt re
Itiremert This Is the third noted jumper
oRned by sc X chamblet OF, 'sS p: g. HOPPER.
of Boston, that has gone amiss JUS I. as
that gentleman vas planning an English
campaign. and q Clover rs e !. pay %,
geldlng, foaled !. ss7. by FL tlands. dam
Lucky Clover, by Bersan. Al He was bred
Eat 4, Fort Chiswell Stud q Farm. Max
Meadows, He was a. big VII 1nsaf In IN
d 1908 ana annexed first money In some 1
of the most I'm ortant ri ever tsS# q the
season. 8 y. !s s5g$
Miss Nelson. I'll the bay mare
bred BY Preston Be,.ln, Of this city. and
owned here she e g g g IL nsr
record BY A 4; r. Donnan. Is now IN tho
stud at Phoenixvllle e. q Tenn.,g wher she.
recently lost her foal bay colt ~ iA y.
Penn, son III OF WI am Penn 20 7E#ss1 al .s
Miss + Nelson was sired Il by n orfolk. the
dead Egs son 8 OF gs Nntwood VI that ~ fnrm erlys
headed Whitby3 Farm land her dam was
Miss I4assiter. breeding unt ced. The
daughter 90 n orfolk held the record for
Virginia bred $trotters until dspla ced by
i Lamp Girl. 2:Os: .s
NIB. w. Ford. who formerly owner the
famous Castlet on Farm, u Licking ton. KY
and bred light harness horses Their among
them the great d trotting stallion, LAM.
5c.0S u IS " is a gain domiciled In RI chmond
the place OF his nativity. and 4 direct Inns
affairs att he Powhatan Hotel, 81 owned by
the estate Of his "a ther, the lat y 4
Ford S. .i{i
Death.S bay gelding. by imp. Chara xus h
dam The Alarm Bell, by Alarm. won re-
Gently at ST. Louis This horse lis nine
years old and has been ra cling some half
dozen sea sons OF. m ore. III Truly the get
Of Charaxrls, the dead 4 prerni 81 OF Z the
SElerslie Stud. are for the most pan 9,
hardy alot and have mad q record L as
enduring camp ign ere.
Ils The Virginia bred horse. Grandpa Ii p
by inn. Grnndmast er, dam Ph ipa. . won
a handicap Ssteeplechase at Saratoga.
The distance, was a bout Two mile Il and.
the time asp. Grandpa was bred sbyStl..
s. Craven, OF the n Greenwood Stud
Greenwood u lbena rle county 1S
4! Armenia, the bay FLY by Allerton,5
200 IA; dam Eumenia, by Nutw VOC
owned BY u Dr. r.. 4. e Move. GREEN
vile, N. q, Is stoutly bred and sholild make
"a trotter. She ls entered In rich events
like The Horse Reyie lew. " estern Horse q. 6;
mar nan 81 and q Kentucky Stock Farm fu-3
TURTLES Road 4 -