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The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
Portland Receives KNIGHTS

PORTLAND, Or, Sept. Three
special trains bearing knights Tenn
plar. whose ultimate destination is San
Francisco. arrived in Portland to-day
The arrivals consisted OF the Denver
Knights Templar Club. with 125
swords and ladies; Hamilton Com
mandery of Bridgeport. Conn. and
Holy Sepuichre Commandery. twenty
two Knights and ladies, of Pawtucket,
+. L.. and Tancrsd COmmsndery Of
Pittsburg. Pa, with seventy-five peo-
pie and Washington Commandery Of
Hartford Conn, with $50 members
and guests Attached to the regular
Northern Pacific North Coast Limited
was a special car occupied by Lincoln
Park Commandery. having forty people.
Holy Sspulcnre and Hamilton COM
manderies left this city over the
Southern Pacific for San Francisco
this evening
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02

will provide additional facilities 10 ac-
commodate the traffic, which is expect
ed to be the largest in the history OF
this city.
The trophies will be awarded on the
drill grounds immediately after the
drill. The original plan was to award
trophies on Thursday night. Septeni-
Der s. in the Mechanics Pavilion in the
presence of large multitude and un-
der the auspices Of the Grand Com
mandery of California. The original
plan was changed TO comply with the
wishes of members of the drill corps.
some Of whom will not be able 10 re-
main in San Francisco until Thursday
night or Friday morning.
II not more than the four drill corps
thus far entered will compete there will
be at least two and perhaps more valu-
able trophies left in the hands of the
committee. Since California drill corps
as hosts on this occasion are barred
from this competition il is the intention
TO have a competitive drill during the
annual conclaVe Of the Grand Com
mandery OF California. This will af-
ford the California drill corps an OPP
portunity to practice from row on until
next May.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
GREAT CHORUS REHEARsEs.
Professor Mckenzie Completes Prepa-
ration for MCKINLEY Memorial.

The great chorus os $50 voices that
win be heard Sunday night at the Me-
ehanies' Pavilion in the Mckinley me-
mortal sacred concert held its fifth re-
hearsal last night at the Pavilion under
Professor john w Mckenzie.
Five sections of seats were filled with
the women and children of the chorus.
while the mea singers were gathered
In a large crowd around the piano.
Professor Mckenzie. vino has worked
faithfully with the singers. then start
ed them in Sullivan's Lost Chord. ="
After they had sung IL through once a
few weak places were rehearsed again
and again until the rendition was per-
feet Rock of Ages" was then sung
end rehearsed until it was without a
fiaw.s
The rehearsal last night. while not
public. was omen 10 the friends of the
singers and many were present TO en-
joy the treat.
On sunday night the huge chorus
will have the commandment Of band
of forty pieces. Later in the even
ing Sir KniSht Samuel NJ. Shortri6ge
win deliver an Grafton in memory OF
the martyred President
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
PREPARATIONS FOR DRILL.
Crack Corps VIII Compete at Golden
Gate Park Baseball Grounds.

The competitive drill for the most
valuable Trophies ever offered on any
like occasion. by the crack drill corps
Of the United states, VIA attract the
greatest attention from military men
and civic organizations, as well as from
Nlhe general public. In anticipation of
fhe largest number OF spectators ever
assembled 70 witness a drill the COM
mittee selected the baseball ground of
Golden Gate Park. The. capacity of
that ground is almost without limit.
being entirely free and onen and in the
center of large terraced park. form
ing the flnest natural amphitheater in
the world There win be no admission
Tee. no crowding and no reserved
places. The humbiest spectator will
have an equal footing with the most
exalted Sir knight in seeing the drill
on Wednesday. September 7. commence
Ing at 10 o'clock in the morning.
Only a wire win separate the drill
ground from the rest Of the park. that
the throng may not impede the move.
ments of the competing corps Seven
tents viii be placed ON the ground for
the accommodation OF the corps. one
for each drill corps. and the others for
the officers OF the respective command
cries. for the Judges and for the medi-
cal department.. The street car lines
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
Portland. Woman Finds Him
at Her Bedroom Door and
Beats Him With a Brush
PLEADS FOR HIS LIFE
Nocturnal Prow1er Finally
Takes to His Heels and
Victor Promptly Faints
Special. Dispatch to The can .

PORTLAND, Sept. with a. heavy
silver and ebony hair brush Mrs. r.
Erickson put a burglar to fight just
before daylight this morning. She.
caught him crouching at her bedroom.
door in the Citizens block on the East
Side, and took careful aim with the
brush, striking him a stinging blow on
the head. Howling with pain, the IN
truder jumped to his feet, crying: Oh
don't kill me-" He then ran downstairs
and disappeared.
II was sleeping with my sister and
was awakened by the cteaking Of the
door between the bedroona and the
Kitchen" said Mrs. Erickson. in telling
OF her adventure. "and: reused my
sister. Together we got UP. lighted. the
lamp and went to the door. had my
hair brush. which is Of ebony. mounted
with silver. We surprised the burglar
and caught him crOuching by the. door,
1 took deliberate aim and brought the
brush down on his head with all my
might. 1 guess he thought had a re-
volver, and 1 am sorry I didn't. He
jumped to his feet and dashed out
through the kitchen and got away
Then 1 guess 1 fatnted."'
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
CAPTAIN NAY
BE A PRISONER
British Steamer Research,
Which Cleared for Dawson,
Heads for Midas Creek
VESSEL MAY BE SEIZED
Report is Circulated That
/. Prospectors Forced Mas
Ter TO Change His Course
Special Dispatch to IN. can


TACOMA. Sept. IA Dawson dis
patch says that full corroboration Of
l6e report that the British steamer
Research. which cleared from ST.
Michael for Dawson. had gone up the
Koyu91uk river on a stampede 90 Midas
-ctesls was brought by passengers ar
liVlng last night on the steamer Susie.
The Research was seen nifty miles up
Ihe Koyukuk. heading up stream.
stewart 'MenBies, auditor ot the
Northern Commercial Company was
among those who saw The Research.
lie was coming doWE the koyukuk on
the II Gamer koyulzuk. II appeared 10
Menlies that there we're about thirty
inen on the Research II was. reported
4hal-G customs officer intended To so
Up rht koyutulI 90 seize her.
The Research. since :she is British
steamei has; no right 70 ply any inter-
iAediate tributary water course be-
tween. Dawson and 81 Michael
T. a A4eport Was brought TO Dawson
-s0mfe lime. aGo that The 1sen on the
iiese6rch intended 10. seize. the vessel.
suNerpGwef the centain and run her up
The Koyulnk Instead OF coming to
Dawson. p Latest. reports indicate that
something of fhai kind was done.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
KNIGHTS at Los Angeles.

Los ANGELES. Sept. Three
special trains of twenty-one cars.
carrying Knights TempIar TO the Tri-
ennial Conclavs at San Franchises. ar
rived IN this city to-day over the
Southern Pacific. Tho PHILADELPHIA
and Harrisburg commentaries were
aboard these trains. One special was
handled Independently by the Penn
sylvania Railroad. A special bearing
the Portland. Maine. cOmmandery and
another with the KokomO and other
Indiana delegations aboard are sched-
uled to arrive this afternoon over the
Santa re. The Troy. \. Y. Knights.
in three cars. are also due 70 arrive
to-day. The Apollo Commanders OF
Chicago Kansas and Oklahoma and
the Boston delegation are expected to-
morrow
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02

events of the conclave and it is ex-
pected there will be a great attend
ance of Knights Templar from all
parts of the country.
DR.. H. j. Stewart of San Francisco,
director of the University of California
Glee Club, arranged the programme
for the concert. The University Glee
Club. the university orchestra and
several soloists will participate.
The soloists will be Thomas Rickard.
the Mayor of Berkeley: Mrs. l.. Sni-
der-Johnson. soprano, and Nine. Elsa
Won Grofe, the cellist.
All knights Templar and their
friends and all friends of the univer-
sity In general will be welcomed at
the concert. 1t will begin at o'clock
and will last about an hour. There
will be no charge for admission. The
programme will be as follows:
University OF California Orchestra, Hun
yaFian Dance tBrahmsl The Singer 5
March fWernerl, University OF California
tStewarO Mrs. l.. Snider-Johnson. viooncello
obiiEato. Nine Elsa Won Grote; song. ''vulcan's
Song tGouncdl. Thomas Riekard violonssilo
ceuse" tGodard). Nine Elsa Won Grofe; part
songs. ''serensds" tSehuhsro. My Love
versity Of California Orchestra. selections from
Faust tGouncd)
Admiral McCalla OF Mare Island
has written Colonel Pippy that he
would be very glad TO place Mare
Island at the disposal of the visiting
Knights Templar during the conclave.
Admiral McCalla will send the tug
Cnadilla to take the visitors TO Mare
Island and in the event that more de-
sire TO so than can be placed on the
Unadilla the tug Slocum will be at
the service of the visitors.
The Chinese Six Compnies of Cali
fornia announce that Celestial fiesta
of exceptional interest will be held by
the Chinese population of San Fran
cisco at the Yeong wo Associations s
house, T26 Sacramento street. bsgin-
ming Friday, September 9. and con-
tinuing until Friday. September i6
both days inclusive. The house will
be open. from noon until 5 o'clock in
the morning each day. Sir Knights in
uniform and their families will be ad-
mitted free of charge. The csremo-
nieS will be of nature rarely seen
outside of China. The festival which
will DC celebrated during that period
is one of rare occurrence. The heads
OF the Chinese six Companies desire
TO impress upon the visitors that there
is absolutely no charge of any kind
for witnessing the ceremonies in or
der that strangers visiting this city
shall not be Imposed upon.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
Brother-in-Law starts TroubIe.

Harry A. F'Tiedlanders administrator
Of the estate of his wife. Bessie Fried
lander. who died in April 1908. VAS
yesterday cited 10 appear on Septerr,-
her Is in Judge COney's court and
explain why he did not include Ger
tain jewelry and wearing apparel in
the inventory OF the estate. The eta
ton is made upon the petition Of I. H
HerOld. brother OF Mrs FriedIander.
and he alleges that the administratOr
is suspected 10 have concealed. en-
hezzled. sEnuggled. conveyed away and
disposed Of moneys. goods and chat
.tels of the .dseedent~ or has them in
his possession. HerOld. in his pe,i-
tiOn. gives a long list OF his sisters
wearing apparek and jewels. When
F'riedIandsr rendered his inventory he
reported that the estate was worth
$3.50 HsrOld values one party dress
at nearly that amount A year azo
Herold opposed the granting OF le--
ters OF administration TO FriedIanda~
aSsailing the lstter's character. morals
and reputation for honesty and infer
ring that there were suspicious cir
cunrstances surrounding the death az
Mrs Frie1iaader- in which FriedIar5a-
was involved In spite OF the brothers
opposition the court granted the let
tiers 10 the husband.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02

Hall, lie Eddy street The headquar-
ters of this commandery have been
beautifully decorated and ornamented
for the occasion.
The official programme of Naval
Commandery for conclave week is as
follows: on each evening OF the week.
beginning with Monday, there will be
band concert. commencing at o'clock
and ending at 10.
ON each afternoon. commencing with
Wednesday, there viii be band concerts
from 10 o'clock. Refreshments will
also be served on each afternoon and
evening.
Wednesday. September I. will he the
great day for Naval and Stockton
ccmmanderles, occupying jointly the
same headquarters A reception will
be given by the two communicates
from 1880 until $3.50 p. m, te close with
a grand bah in the evening.
Thursday will be observed by the two
communicates in making formal calls
ON other communicates during the day.
but Naval and stockton communicates
will receive in their own hall at night.
Friday viii he observed in the same
manner. Saturday. reception and fare
wells.
Oroville Commandery No 5. one of
the oldest and loyal branches OF
Templarism in California, win come to
san Francisco with fun ranks as part
of the Northern California battalion,
composed of the seven communicates
stationed i'm towns of the north. Oro-
vile win keen open house in the COM
bined headquarters. Mechanics Pa,
vilion. and will have its special recsp-
tion on Wednesday, September g oro-
VILE Commandery will arrive in this
city at O'clock tomorrow afternoon,
and. with the other Communicates
forming the hattalion. will march from
the depot TO tho Mechanics Pavilion.
It's eminent commander. Albert Eugene
Boynton. is the youngest member OF the
commandery. He is aided in the work
OF preparing for the conclave by Sir
j. r. Waterhouse, Sir q. j. Graham and
an executive committee
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
GERISCH SAYS WIFE .
HAS BEEN. TOO CRUEL
Few Months of Married Life Enough
for Husband-Other. Cases in
Divorce Court.

DltOrCc OOulls
They have not beer married a year.
but Edward Gerisch has decided that
his wife is too cruel to- warrant him
In living longer with her. In a: suit
for divorce which he nled yesterday
he set forth that Catherine stayed out
late at night and when he remon-
strated she would scream. When he
went into another roora. to sleep she
continued to scream and pulled the
bedcIothes off Kim. He claims that
she struck him. in the face. knoclsed'
him down and told his employers that
he was stealing cigarettes fEonr them
other suits for divOfce were filed
by Edgar NJ. Armstrong against
Bertha Armstrong for desertiOn land
Violet Johnson against AXel Johnson,
extreme cruelty.
Divorces were granted by Judge
Kerrigan to Lille. ]. Sheen FROM Will
liam F. Sheen. for neglect; to Lizzie
Gehrun from ]. L. -Gehrun, for ne
gIeet: to Emma T. Beyefs from. Harry.
r. Beyers. for neglect; by Judge Mu-
rasky to Luella O.. Smith from Will
liam ]. Smith. for extreme cruelty; to
Charles. w. Btabandt from Caroline
Brabandt for cruelty.
Judge Hebbard yesterday aHnulled 4:
the marriage of Samuel O'ToOle and
Belle O'TooIe. They were married in
June of this year and on the wedding
night she left him and. has not been
seen since by the husband
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
Stranrlc,l hr Brine

SALT LAKE. Sept III. L W5t
klnson. one OF the party of Cleveland.
Ohio. Knights Templar en- route for
the eonclave at san Francisco. while
bathing IN Great Salt Lake this after
noon accidentally swallowed a con
siderable quantity OF the brine II
strangled him and the next instant
his head was under water and when
rescued BY attendants he was un-
conscious He was hurried TO a hos
pital. where his condition is said to De
critical Wilkinson IS 50 years Of age.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
bon IL KiIAa2D WHILE
s.. CROSSING RAILWAY TRACK
Juiaps fFom Wagon TO save Himself.
hut \ Unable To Escape APP
- prOnclring Engine.

Pom NNA. sept Harry Hausler
only s6si.6{ Frank Hansler OF Pomona
VALLEY MAS killed this afternoon by a
Southern Paeinc locomotive. The boy
MAS riding in wagon across the
trdck When' he saw the locomotive ap-
He jumped from the
wagon 40 save himself hut WAS so
lHryined that he could not move OF
the track. Fhe next instant the en-
elpe struck aAd killed him. His
mother Is in a critical condition to-
might, 1he news u her sons death
having caused nervous prostration.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
WICKERsHAM CASE. GOES.
OVER To. SEPTEMBER II
Many Dispositions Read to Prove In
competence of the Dead Fresno
DoI;t;<.ia,1


competence of the Dead Fresno
Politician.
Judge SeaweH yesterday heard the
reading of nearly a dozen more depo-
sitions in behalf of the contestant Of
the will of Lydia c. Wickersham. At
the conclusion of Attorney Heney's
vocal strain it was agreed that the
case should be contipued until Sep
tember u. on. that day a few short
dispositions. will be read and the TAX
ing of oral testimony will begin.
In the list of the depOsftiOns read
yesterday were the names OF saloon
keepers. hack drivers. BARRIERS. den-
lists doctors and merchants OF Fres-
no. each of whom TESTIFIED as. TO the
alleged incompetence OF Frank Wick
ersham at the time he sold his ex-
pectancy in his mothers estate 10 his
brother and sisters for S2S.0O0.
The other side. represented n.court
by ]. c. Campbell and Thomas Geary.
has not yet been heard. but IL is un-
derstood that 1t will be proven that
Frank WickerSham received S156,939
from his fathers estate
The depositions read yesterday were
those OF Charles ". Barrett: A. A.
Dilley. George Lawson; A H. Mutt,
Al WOOdv lrd. n Z Ward E a
Donahue. ". A. Watson. Dr.. Davis
and Nick Nittle. All OF them had
something 70 tell of the daily gfe and
habits OF Frank Wickersham. whose
widow now wants a fourth interest IN
his mothers estate OF 100000.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
ENTERTAINMENTS ARRANGED.
Trip TO Mare Island and Berkeley and
Chinese Festival offered Visitors

The Promotion COMMITTEES has re-
ceived the programme OF the concert
which viii be given by the students of
the University OF California in the
Greek theater at o'clock on Thurs
day afternoon. September s. in honor
of the visiting Masons. This concert
has been included among the Official
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
l,nrllnnh ilhiInn,s.cnnsnliha,n

fN1RTLAND. sent 1.-Plans for the
consolidation or the city and Suburban
and Portland railway companies. oper-
sting otavticelly- an the ear lines m
and 4hout Portland. We're completed
to-day The. new company viii be in
-corpofated for f5.eeo.eee and win be
k23Nn IS the Portland and suburban
Railway Conpsny
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
To Entertain Veterans.

The Associated Wives and Daugh-
ters of the Mexican War held a regu-
Lar meeting Thursday. August 25. and
it was resolved that during the en-
campment of the knights Templar the
members will receive the visiting vet
Grams of the Mexican War and their
families in the hall of the Associated
Veterans of the Mexican War, room
142, City Hall.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
Rradhnr, rase !. ro.tnonec.

SAN RAFAEL. sept The pre-
hmi0ary examination of W. b. Brad
bury on e.. charge of assault prefer
red by Mrs 4. Hanihn Was postponed
hN Justfce Magee to-day al the request
~ the defense. The defendant was
granted a continuance until Saturday
IN order 10 secure the attendance Of
lmpoErant Witnesses
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
RkNCHER HANGS HIMSELF
. IO .RAtTEfs ~ HIS BARN
Foul MrsGh, After Quarreling With
= Ills l9anlilS- Becomes Despond-
" .Gn( and commits Suicide.

.sUisuN sept f.-1.0uts Westh, a
Danish Eanches. who resided a few
-Illles east q Suisun. committed suicide
to-day hy: hanging himself. lie tied
a fooe aiound AIS neck and tnade the
'othtr rnd fast to.a beam in the barn.
Bis liferess 6ody-Was found suspended
An the air hy. his daughter.
.Mesth had been on protraeted Spree
~ hich He'd 10 trouble Nth members Of
hrs family lie 4hen became despond-
cni and while ln that condition ended
his lifo, lie was about S. years OF age
ana leaves "a wife and several children
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
Receptions Prepared
by Communicates
of Interior.
Staff of Physicians to
Care for Ill and
Injured.

r McNutt. II. D.: r. j. Proschold. NJ D.;
Thomas W. Serviss. ID. u. s F. r. Sutherland
NJ. D.; J. III Soper NJ. D.: P NJ Thomas
NJ. II; \. y. Wefesburg NJ %; John Wag-
ner. NJ. D.; o. F. Wes,phal. ID. ID. s.
On the day OF the parade eight am
balances viii be distributed along the
line. two physicians being in charge
of each. Mineral water booths will
also be placed along the streets. that
the thirst Of the marchers may be
duenched.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
COMMANDMENTS COMING.
Naval of Vallejo and oroNille Plan TO
Entertain at Headquarters.

Naval Commandery No. ts. stationed
az Vallejo. win arrive IA this city
~ steamer at 2.15 4. m on Mon
DAY next Naval commandery viii
be accompanied by the Naval Band
which has been eRgaged for con-
elave week. and the escort commit
tee will meet the Sir knights and their
families at the landing nlaee and escort
them 20 their headquarters at Lyric
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
.l'rciehi Cars Jump the TRACK.

= BEDDING, SEPT, 1.-Three oil cars OF
the .norrhhound freight train Jumped
the track between Copley and Kennel
this morning and piled up i'm the ditch
No one was. hurt. The cause of the
wreck is unknown. Traffic was tied
up for several hours. = The Oregon ex-
press WAS held here and the California
express al Sims
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
PHYSICIANS WILL ACT.
stan Names to Care for knights That
May BE lncapacitated.

Preparations : for the care Of
Knights Templar that may be in
jured or taken in during conclave
week are now comDlste. headquar-
ters having been established in the
Palace Hotel The following named
have been appointed q medical staff
and their services viii be at the dis
posal of the visitors at all times with
out Charge
c. O keByer AZ. n. chief Of stafs A Miles
Ta3lor NJ. d. sscretarS. WiaSloN Andersen
NJ d. Frank X AiasUo-th. II. n. s. = AZ
den NJ d; d & Rarger N u. Edward
=. bushnell NJ D.:J A. SLACK. NJ. D.
Bryant. NJ. n: W II. Crothers. NJ u: C v
Crcsz NJ. D. George H. Evans NJ D.. D. E
+. "a Stou. n. D. Edna r. Field NJ n. A p
Halt NJ. D. r Z. Hartley. n d. Thomas 4
James. ~ H.; n. I Jenss. A- y Thomas
serfgs~. u. i. s. 5. NJ. Mouser. N. D.. ".
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
Br,sn 10 Visit the Strand canyon.

1CS .ANG EI.ES. Sept. William J.
BRYAN and family Viii leave Lincoln.
Neh.. September fOr a visit 70 the
Grend Canyon ke 4-if remain at the
ranNon about a week. The only stop
scheduled en- route is az Denver. Bry-
ah aiN oe accompanied by Mrs Bryan
lheir scn. William }. Jr,. and daughter.
Grace
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
Nnlsh,. remrIar necnrnllon..

s2hoern- Nsa a co. sfi Market street.
tornish an. emblem for decoration. ,.-rhe
cross and CrnNr finished in red i,i,ct
ana sud fRe hanlsamest ana most an
prteniate for Store az house aec0ra zion
tf anNthing eifeyrd Prices SisA. $50
ana Nt 90 zach.
VIE refe'ner Who WOULD stamp cut
an eva mast ~ well heeled
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-27
FIXES LIABILITY
OF EMPLOYERS
FEDERATION COUNCIL ENDORSES
EMPLOYERS LIABILITY ACT.
Report to Be Presented to the State
Convention Will Be Read Before
Council Meeting Sunday, June 81
Council Has Handled $4,000 for
Striking Mill Employees.

The Federation Council met Sun
day afternoon at Alexander's hail.
Representatives from the Carpenters
District Council presented the pro-
posed employers liability act for ac-
ton. 1t was Endorsed and the fed
Grafton will be asked to give it SINH
lar treatment at the approaching con-
vention. The local Boot and Shoe
Repairers' union will not be allowed to
affiliate and Secretary McEwen was
directed to return the fee paid in by
that organization. The annual re-
port of the secretary of the council,
John Strom, was partially reviewed,
showing successful years work. In
connection with the strike fund Of the
mill employees, the council handled
almost $4,000, collected from state
unions and turned over to the officials
Of the international Mill Employees
union In this city. Three hundred
and fifty unions are now affiliated with
the state body, with an estimated
mem bership Of $4,000.
The council will hold a special
meeting in St. Paul, Sunday afternoon
June s, at Federation hail. at which