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The San Francisco call., 1904-09-21
BABE SINKS IN OUICKSAND
IN SIGHT OF MOTHER
Falls Into a Shallow Pool and
Slowly Disappears From
View

NEW YORK. Sept 20.-within sight
OF her mother, who was powerless 10
render assistance. the four-year-old
daughter Of James Kinlsy, a manufac-
turer at Port Washington. L L, was
swallowed up by quicksands to-day
Her mother fell unconscious and is now
in a critical condition
The little girl was at play only few
feet from home, near the shore Of the
Sound. when she stepped into murky
pool left by recent rains. The water
was only three or four feet deep. but
the bottom Of the pool was quicksand-
Mrs. Kinley rushed 10 the spot 10
snatch her daughter from the water.
and was Mortified 10 see her slowly
disappearing in the sand. The woman
screamed and then swoOned-
Workmen from her husbands factory
rushed 10 the scene and the woman
was restored sufficiently 10 tell what
had occurred. The men set TO work to
rescue the child, whose body. being
light, had not sunk entirely. Several
men sank, but were rescued by their
companions. and finally the child's body
as recovered
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-21
aIace Hotel Scene of
a Brilliant Re-
ceptlon.

Grand Sire John B. Goodwin and his
wife We're the guests Of honor al a re-
ception given last night by the mem
bers OF the Sovereign Grand Lodge and
representatives OF the various lodges of
odd Fellows in the Marble and Maple
rooms Of the Palace Hotel Prominent
members. accompanied by ladies, were
present 10 pay their respects.
The hour set for the reception was 10
O'Clock. but il was after 10:30 before
the line began 10 form. When the long
procession started 10 wend its way
through the corridors and brilliantly
lighted rooms il presented a pretty pic
ture. Patriarchs Militant. with their
purple plumes and gold braid. walked
side by side with ladies in elegant even
ing gowns; veteran Odd Fellows who
had done their duty well walked with
youths just climbing the ladder Of the
order All were happy and spirit Of
good fellowship was predominant.
The officials assem- bled in the Empire
parior Of the hotel A volunteer Mill
tant staff in full dress uniform marched
10 the Maple room and formed q cres-
cent. then proceeded TO the Marble
room and back 10 the Maple room.
where the reception took place.
For more than an hour the long line
moved slowly. each member in turn Of
fering congratulations TO the grand sire
and his wife. After paving their re-
spects the company scattered about the
parlors. New, friendships were made
and the ties OF Old ones more strongly
linked Light refreshments were served
and the reception proved one OF the
most enjoyable events Of the first DAYS
Of the gathering
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-21
st. Louis Newspaper Com
mentS Upon Mr.. HOtalingS
Attentions to Miss Bates
CLUBMAN Is EVASIVE
Refuses to Discuss the Re
port and Refers All Ques-
TONERS to the Actress
Special Dispatch to The call

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 2o.-The Republic
says
Richard NJ Hotaling. wealthy club
man and bachelor Of San Francisco,
who is said TO be engaged 10 marry
Miss Blanche Bates. now playing at the
Imperial Theater, refused last evening
10 affirm or deny the report
- know the San Francisco papers
have been gossiping about il for
some time said he. but. so far as
am concerned, I must refer you 10 Mss
Bates
Further than that Hotaling declined
TO discuss the subject Miss Bates,
when seen, refused 10 say anything,
but the statement was made by mem
bers Of her company that even il the
report Of the engagement were true,
Miss Bates could not do otherwise than
deny il. because Of her contract with
David Belasco.
Notwithstanding the reticence Of
Miss Bates and Mr.. Hctaling. the re-
port is given general credence by the
attaches Of the Imperial Thsater, as
we'll as members Of her own company
'Hotaling has been in the city for
several days. Ostensibly TO see the
Worlds Fair, but il is hinted that Miss
bates Is the IEdA dAlGdLA1O4l 41l -AAAAl-
Since his arrival here he has been
regular attendant al the Imperial
Theater. where Miss Bates is playing.
and last evening, with a party Of
friends, occupied a box Miss Bates.
as soon as the play was over. left the
theater for her mothers home on Tin
dell Boulevard, where Hotaling is a
guest.
Miss Bates is a native OF California,
and for some time the report has been
current on the coast that she is 70 be-
come the wife Of the wealthy bachelor,
who has known Miss Bates for several
years and for whom he expresses the
highest admiration, and il is generally
understood among HOtaling's friends
in San Francisco that the marriage
will take place upon the expiration OF
Miss Bates contract with Bslasco."
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-21
DEATH CLAIMS
FORMER JUDGE
PETER B. NAGLE

Ex-Judge Peter B. Nagle died Mon
day at the residence of his family on
Eighth avenue. Richmond district
Judge Nagle was born a years ago in
Canada, from which country he moved
into the United States He graduated
and was admitted 10 the bar in Cincin-
noti, o. From there he came to Califor-
MIA in 1s4s, and after mining in the
northern portion of the State took up
the practice of his profession in old
Tuolumne County. Later he removed
to Stanislaus County. where he adorned
the bench as County Judge in the early
SOS for a term of four years. He
served for eight years as District At
torney for Tehama County. declining
further honers from the people whom
he served faithfully. After coming TO
San Francisco he ranked among the
brightest minds of his day. Later.
when his sons. Charles g. and James
L.. grew up. law partnership was es-
tablished by father and sons, with
great success. He retired from active
practice and resided ON Van Ness ave-
nue. until he conceived the idea of NOV
ing toward the Golden Gate for the
benefit OF his health
No date has been set as yet for the
funeral in consequence of the absence
of his son. Charles G. Nagle, who is at
tending the grand convention of the
Eagles in the East. During Judge
Nagle's life he was an active Mason
and a member of Mount Moriah Lodge.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-21
Bold Burglar Steals $500
in Jewelry From Market
Street Shop While the Pro-
prietOr, F. L. Cook, Dimes
USES STOLEN KEY TO
UNLOCK FRONT DOOR
Valuable Diamonds, How
ever, Are Left in Safe and
These the RObber Over
lOOks-POlice Find No Clew

The jewelry store OF T. L. Cook. l7l2
Market street, was robbed yesterday
noon OF stock valued az $500 No one
saw the burglar. who unlocked the
front door Of the establishment with
skeleton key while Cook was al his din
ner. The police were notified when
Cook returned al ! o'clock Detectives
were Immediately detailed on the case.
but no clew was found.
Cook left his shop at 12-15 O'Clock, as
was his habit During his short ao-
sence the place was thoroughly ran
sacked. The thief got away with
quantity OF watches. watch cases, rings
and brooches. A suspicious character
was seen lettering in front OF the place
by a Greek fruit dealer near Cooks
store The man walked away and the
fruit seller paid him no further atten-
tion. The street was crowded and a
man seen unlocking and entering the
jewelry store would not have been no.
ticed.
The thief failed 10 get a number Of
diamonds which Cook usually had in
the showcase Yesterday these jewels
were left in the safe, as Cook had help
ers cleaning his store in the morning
Cook. suspects a former clerk OF his.
BENJAMIN Martin. Martin left him some
weeks ago. Cook declares that Martin
robbed him OF $500. There is now a war
rant out for Martin. and Detective Ed
Gibson detailed on the case, il anxious
10 find him
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-21
BROOKIYN BUSINESS MEN
WILL WAR UPON ROWDIEs
Incorporate a Protective League and
Its Members Arc Made Deputy
Sheriffs.

NEW YORK. Sept. 2o.-Sworn 20
put an end 10 the existence Of gangs
OF street hOodlums and lawless Or
ganizatiOns OF foreigners. 10 stop the
carrying OF concealed weapons and 70
protect women from insult and an
nOyance By rOwdies. sevsnty-four
business men OF Brooklyn have be-
come incorporated as the Citizens
Protective League for Law and Order.
The incOrporatOrs propose 70 en-
courage men OF intelligence and
standing 10 join the league Sheriff
Hesterberg OF Kings County has ap-
pointed the members deputy shsrins.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-21
CORBIN FROWNS
UPON MARRIAGE
General Would Make Secre-
tary Taft Cupid in Chief
for the Regular Army
TO DICTATE IN LOVE
Believes Officers Whose In
comes Are Not Large
Should Remain Bachelors

WASHINGTON. Sept. 2o.-That 10
army officer be permitted 10 marry
until he has first obtained the permis-
sion OF the Secretary Of War and salts
fed that Official that his income is suf-
hcient 70 support himself and family,
and that he is entirely free from debt,
IS the recommendation made by Major
General Henry c. Corbin, adjutant
general, commanding the Atlantic di-
vision and Department OF the East,
which was issued al the War Depart
ment to-day Regarding marriages in
the army, General Corbin says
Essire 20 relterste Il effect zhzt 7 have
fo-zerly said O. his subject vrbIch sts-e-
E-e1L hoEeFe-. has been nisrez6- nisQuotsd
ard r1lsu-6erstood
Marriage C army officers who have made
r F-0Fisiol tor assuming The responsibili
therefor Is hurttul. both 70 the army and %
ne cfrcers themselves. To dis broad state
Tlent there are, C course. exceptions, as there
e-s = al broad statements. l-1r the general
far- remains that Cur army IS o,-errrs--iss
ne pay o. subsl-ern officer IS barely enough
~ MS proper support and the expenses @ his
e.-uiE-nent and uniform L this is added
TIE inevitable expense attached 20 Z family
7 IS Tot only probable. bEt almost certain
that Ehsl Al officer strikes his balance az
Z The eno o. the year he will De behind = Re
has no income but lis Dsy
4Isr bachelor officer Is more valuable 70
N service -hz1 Z married officer does not
fellow. nor GO 1 wish 70 be understood as 50
saying, but the married officer Is less valuable
y = marrying. he has exercised that
prudence which should govern a. Transactions
IN Lfe.
Farther OF in his report General
Corbin says:
an firmly q TIE opinion that 10 officer
s5oUlC enter TIE marriage relation without
rrst getting authority q the War Department
a. that as a necessary condition thereto that
MS income sttsr marriage viii Be sufficient 70
support himself and family. and above ali Z
Ecao- -1sr hs IS free from debt.
General Corbin fsvors the re-estab-
hshment Of the canteen. and says:
II Z we're possible by ny act 70 absolutely
s-1- the use @ intoxicating drinks O. any
El1l I would 60 -. i II we're possible By
-1- sct e prevent the use by any person il
would DE- 50. bur- realizing that the Impossible
1rNeFs- desirable. must give way 70 what Is
possible ard practicable. I firmly O. the
opinion HAT L would Dc in the interest q
discipline t1 re-es-sblish the czntesn recog-
niz1g that IN this way the use OF drink can
c- minl1ize6.
General COrbin strongly advocates
the increase OF the coast artillery by
al least one-hslf and the raising Of the
pay OF the nOnc0mmissioneG officers
and q such pTiTstes IN the service as
have shown themselves qualified as ex-
pert sr1illerists. He recommends that
The district commander OF artillery be
not limited 10 the command Of any ar
tIl-ery posts and that artillery COM
rnsnders be authorized 70 allow repu-
table citizens 70 see a portion Of the
1GTIinca tons
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-21

nee for the lower house Of the Legisla-
ture, and there Is likely TO be q shout
from the district. Stay there. Hennes-
sey,"
z J. DeaTer. chairman OF the Fifth
Congressional District convention. an
nOunced the appointment OF the follow
ing Congressional committee for that
district Thirty-second Assembly Dis
trict. J. y COpus, Thirty-third John
Magees Thirty fourth, Lawrence Buck
ley Thirty-f1fth. James de Succa: Thir-
ty-sixth, Charles Wehr; Thirty-sev-
enth. NJ Leary: Thirty eighth. Stephen
Gum: Thirtv-ninth. Peter Mccormick:
Fifty-ffth. r D Errick; Fifty-sixta.
L 3. Balm. Fifty-seventh. J. J. Craig:
Fifty-third. p. Denman.
The convention adjourned until next
Saturday night, At which time nom
nations viii be concluded.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-21
PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY
MAY BE REVOLUTTONIZED
Years Of Research by Scientists Re
suits in Discovery OF a Wonder
fUl AneStletic

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2o.-After
three years Of patient research two
professors OF Geneva. Switzerland.
have discovered a new anesthetic.
which promises 10 revolutionize the
practice Of dentistry In reporting TO
The state Department Consul Leifeld
Al FreibeTg. Germany states that
finding that the nervous system was
Influenced by colored light. the pro-
fessOrs soon perceived after expert
menting with each hue, that blue had
an extraordinary effect OF soothing
the nerves
The Consul says that tooth may
be Painlessly extracted. with none OF
the after effects on the system. by
shutting up the patient IN q dark room
and exposing his eyes 10 a blue light
OF sixteen candle-power for three
minutes. causing him TO lose all sense
Of pain. although al the same time
retaining his senses.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-21
LIvERNAsH Is NOMINATED.
Union Labor Party Places Him on
Ticket for Congress.


The Fourth Congressional District
Convention Of the Union Labor party
met al Pioneer Hall last evening.
Thomas F. Finn was chosen chairman
By scclsmation. William Carr was
elected secretary.
Immediately or the announcement
Of the chair that the next order OF
Business was the nomination of a can
oioate for Congress. Thomas r. Eagan
arose and addressed the convention.
He spoke highly OF Edward J. Liver
nash's career in Congress as the Rep
resentative OF the district and re-
marked that the Congressman had
Just laid the foundation for greater ef-
fort as the champion Of the working
man. he declared that delegates OF
the Union Labor party would be false
and recreant IL they failed TO recog-
nize the merits and services of Mr..
Livernash-
In closing he proposed Mr Liver
nash as the nominee OF the conven-
ticn. The nomination was seconded
by several delegates. A motion that
nominations close prevailed without
dissent The secretary was thereupon
directed 10 cast the ballot for Liver
nash. Delegates Eagan and Ryan
were appointed to notify Mr.. Liver
nash Of the conventions action and TO
escort him 10 the platform. It was re-
ported 10 the chairman that the nonli-
nee was not present AS the delegates
did not clamOr for his presence the in
cident of his absence engaged no fur
ther notice. After authorizing the
chairman 10 appoint the usual COM
mittees the convention adjourned TO
the call Of the chair The fact was
regarded as somewhat significant that
the convention did not adjourn sine
die. There was a deal of gossip 10
the effect that Livernash intended 10
declare war on the party because
llrrn Ras turned down in the Fifth
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-21
GOVERNMENT WOULD TAP
THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER
Uncle sam to Construct Storage Res
erFoIr in Wyoming for Purposes
of Irrigation.

LINCOLN. Neb-, Sept. 2o.-Appli-
cation on behalf of the Secretary OF
the Interior was fled to-day with the
state Engineer whereby the Govern
ment asks the right TO tap the North
Platte River in one OF the irrigation
projects contemplated by the Con-
gressionaI reclamation act The river
water, in Wyoming. and a storage res
erxoir constructed covering $4,000
acres The contemplated cost il
sI.25o.ooo.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-21
TWO BOOTHS INSTALLED.

Two new booths were installed yes
terday and opened TO the visitors
They were San MateO and Alameda and
are both in the center Of the north
wing of the main floor. The visiting
Pebekahs were not long in finding the
headquarters OF the two counties. and
many stopped there TO register and
enjoy their hospitality
Mrs Ella Van Court and Mrs. Nell
lie Stickney were prominent among
the ladies who assisted in receiving
the visiting Rebekahs.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-21
INDIANA WOMAN DIES OF
EXCITEMENT AT THEATER

LOGANSPORT. Ind. Sept 90
While witnessing a melodrama al the
Dowling Theater last night Mrs Alice
Marshall became so excited that she
sprang from her seat 10 go 10 me res
cue of the heroine. and after taking
few steps fell dead.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-21

During the afternoon session OF the
RebekahS the military council of the
Patriarchs Militant held a session in
the headquarters at the east end Of the
Pavilion. Changes Of the style Of uni
forms was one Of the subjects brought
up for discussion. and il was decided
that the regulation United States army
cap should hereafter be used by all
lodges. The per capita tax question was
settled by voting an assessment of 25
cents per head The grand parade, TO
take place Friday. was also informally
discussed. The department of Califor-
MIA met and elected for the position OF
vice president Colonel c. H Viewer. and
for treasurer Major Charles Benedict.
Throughout last evenings entertain
ment there were a dozen members Of
the Fire Department on duty TO prevent
smoking and 10 keep an eye on the in
famma bic material with which the Pa
viIion IS decorated.
The afternoon was set apart for the
reception Of the past grand presidents
OF the Rebekahs and the headquarters
in the south wing OF the gallery were
crowded with ladies and their invited
guests. Mrs. Dora Gardner ofTiciated
and was assisted by a corps Of mem
bers Of the order. The following past
grands were present: Mrs. Nellie
Mitchell Miss Fannie Benjamine. Mrs.
Olive Allen. Mrs. NJ Karsner. Mrs.
Caroline Hoxett. Mrs. Belle Savage,
Mrs. Helen Carpenter. Mrs. Marion
Greenwood. Mrs. Mary 7. Lyon, Mrs.
Gertrude Moreland Mrs Ada Madi-
son. Mrs Elmer Johnson. Mrs Mary
Hawley and Mrs Jennie Katzenstein.
Vocal solos were rendered by Miss
Juliet Grenninger. Mrs. Grace E. Nc
Phail and Mrs. Katzenstein. The park
band furnished instrumental music
for the promenade concert. Refresh
ments We're served in the first recep-
ton room in the east end Of the gal
Iery
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-21
Oldest Confederate Veteran Dead.

ST LOUIS. Sept 20.-George
Washington Bradley Of Houston, Tex.
aged 81 years. said to be the oldest
Confederate veteran. died here to-day
while on a visit to the Worlds Fair.
He served in a Missouri infantry reg
iment during the Civil War.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-21

SACRAMENTO. sept 2o-Gso-zs L. Ross.
q wsll-kn0Wn railroad cOn1zlctor of this city.
committed suicide tonight BY taking dose
OF carbolic acid Rose drinking IN Grub
lsrs saloon. and while there took the poison.
he left the place and walked a block away
and feu dead ths Sidewalk
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-21
Growth of the Order
CratifieS the State
Grand Body.
Continued From Page +. Column 6.

and other points. have been much pleased
with the practical results.
The visits q one eucampu1ent TO another
and The ColfsTring Of degrees b. those visitors
have also been advantageous. and I again
earnestly urge the benefit OF bringing TO the
public notice. and also TO the notice OF the
lodge members, the beauties OF the eneamp-
usnt branch
The year 1908 vas most prosperous. as the
net gain Of SOS shows but the twelve months
srding June so 1904 break the record. show
ing a net increase Of $40 al o. which. l am
sure. viii be hailed with delight by this grand
body and its subordinates
FINANCIAL STANDING.
The report of Grand Treasurer
Charles z. Benedict shows a neat
balance on hand. II is summarized as
follows:
Receipts. general fund. So. 500 o.
Disbursements. general fund 4o76 81
Receipts. mileage fund So sos 60
Disbursements. mileage fund 1851 20
Balance ..-...-...-. ass 90
Total balance On hard
There is also in bank the sun Of ss5i 80 10
the credit of the Bates fund
The grand trustees report is very
brief. II says that satisfactory bonds
have been received from the grand
scribe and grand treasurer. and en-
bodies list Of the property owned by
the Grand Encampment-
The finance committee found all the
books correctly kept and concludes
its report as follows:
We are pleased to state that the financial
standing of this Grand Encsmpment is NOS.
satisfactory. The books q the grand scribe
and grand treasurer have been thoroughly
examined They are neatly and correctly kept.
and We coincide with former finance commit
tees IN testifying 10 the ability and services
of our grand scribe and grand treasurer.
VISITORS SPEAK.
During the afternoon the encamp-
ment was visited by Past Grand Pa
triarchs A NJ. Balm and Thomas
Dryden of Kansas P. II. Mulcahy OF
Nevada. B. H Kohoern Of Milwaukee,
Mayor j. F. Hutchinson of GAINESVILLE.
Wis, and Harry W. Leuders of Ia
coma. Wash. All made brief ad-
dresses. which were responded TO in
A fitting manner by Grand Scribe
William H. Barnes
The constitution of the encamp-
ment was so amended that the next
Grand Encampment will be held on
the second Tuesday in October. This
was for years the regular time OF
the Sovereign Grand Lodge in this
city this year the constitution was
so amended that both bodies might
convene at the same time. Next year
by virtue of the amendment. the
Grand Encam3ment will meet in San
Diego on the second Tuesday in Oc-
tober.
Owing TO numerous attractions no
session will be held to-day. and the
encampment viii reconvene at 10
O'Clock tomorrow morning.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-21
HENNESSEY's CASE.

On motion of Thomas Eagan all the
rcuirsttors were approved with the
exception = that n John J. Hennessev.
is sn inference that Eennessey was not
On the slate prepared by the friends
q the sduinisrrs in the City Hall
4 delegate from The Thirty
asked Have We not the right 10
choose our oWu Assemblyman2 Esgau
cid not dispute that right. but insisted
that ms motion 20 approve the other
nominations should be submitted. In
CUiry Is n be made 20 ascertain wheth-
- Eennessev is 4 good union man He
IS On the ticket as a full-fedged norni-
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-21
Chicago nIerchant Dies.

CHICAGO. Sept. 20.-Robert F.
Scott. senior member of the dry goods
firm of Carson. Pirie. Scott & Co, died
at his home in Lakeside to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-21

BOSTON. SEPT oo--Oring more than 81 :
600 o1o William B. 6. Whaleck the financial
supporter of several cotton misunderstanding en-
terprss-s IN the South. fled a voluntary petit
ton in bankruptcy to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-21

as also a member of San Francisco
Chapter. Royal Arch Masons.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-21
MILITARY COUNCIL MEETS.

the relative merits OF the women and
the men as good soldiers"
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-21
Women Reign and
Men Pay Them
Homage.

Continued From Page 1. Column Z.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-21
FINANCIAL sTANDING.

The report of Grand Treasurer
Charles z. Benedict shows a neat
balance on hand. II is summarized as
follows:
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1904-07-28

Joseph w. Folk, the democratic NOM
inee for governor of Missouri, in his
speech of acceptance said in part: eff
I am elected to a larger field of oppor-
tunity, propose to make Missouri the
most unhealthy place in all the land
for corporationists to operate" The
Record of July 23d, in commenting ON
Mr.. Folks nomination says: "The
old leaders there are ready to support
the candidate of the republican party
on the state ticket, in order to bring
about the defeat of their arch enemy.
The signs of the times point to a re-
publican victory in Missouri" The
Record is showing it's true colors when
1T comes out openly and congratulate
the 6. o. p. on being able to annex the
former democratic outlaws and cor.
ruptionists. Fortunately the class o
outlaws and boodlers the G. 0. p. is