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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-19
scherf Refuses to Plead.

The motion made by Attorney Frank
]. Murphy to set aside the Indictment
against Gustave Scherf, deputy pound
keeper, charged with shooting and
killing Rudolph w. Schultze on Fifth
avenue South on August "a, was de-
MED by Judge Lawlor yesterday On
Murphy's advice Scherf refused to
plead and the Judge instructed
Clerk Martin to enter a plea of not
guilty. The case was continued till
November IA for trial.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-19
Drives Sorry Looking Team.

Victor Painfellow, residing at the
Six Mile House, was arrested by Spe-
cial officer McCurrie of the Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to AMI
mails. Painfellow was driving a pair
of horses that were lame, had sore
shoulders and appeared starved. Pain
fellow secured bail. and the horses
were sent to Browns stable, Steven
son and Third streets.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-19
One Item Insolvency.

Jennie Huff of San Leandro. who
gives her occupation as that of sec
rotary" filed a petition yesterday in
the United States District Court ask
ing to be declared an insolvent debtor
There is only one item in her liability,
and that is a promissory note for
$4,000 in favor of w. P. Lamb & Co.
of Oakland.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-19
Santa Fe Line Omen.

The Santa Fe line is now open and
service renewed to Chicago Kansas City.
Denver and Eastern points All trains
are running on schedule and are on time
Owing to the recent rains the country
traversed is carpeted with green and the
Santa Fe is easily the most beautiful of
all routes East.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-19

choice set of china, consisting of
fruit plates. which was among the
most valued presents.
There will be exercises and an en-
tertainment at the Tivoli Theater to-
morrow afternoon by the graduating
class of the Presentation Convent
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-19
GOLDEN JUBILEE GIFTS.

At the Presentation Convent. Pow
ell street, there was an informal
luncheon. The Archbishop gave the
blessing before and after the repast.
The ladies who waited on the Arch
bishops table were Mrs. C. A. Stuart
president Of the Past Pupils Associa-
ton; Miss Maud Kilcommon, Miss
Mary e. McFadden, Miss May G..
Rosa, Miss Alice NJ. Messmer, Miss
NJ. Josephine Taylor, Miss Odessa A..
GaIlatin, Miss Lillian @. Beaumont,
Miss Ella c. Genney and Miss Anna
G. williams.
Among the mothers and sisters who
received the friends at the convent
was Mother Mary Bernard Comerford,
sister of Mother Mary Teresa Conner
ford, the founder of the order in CAL
ffornia fifty years ago. The jubilee
presents sent the Rev. Mother Supe-
rior for the convent were exceedingly
beautiful.
A benediction veil of great beauty
In handiwork and design was the gift
of the Sisters of Mercy, and another
exquisite offering for use in religious
exercises came from the ladies of the
Sacred Heart A set Of vases of rare
design and color was the gift of the
Sisters of the Holy Names. Tenth
street, and a rich cloth of gold set of
vestments for celebration of the mass
was the presentation of the Presenta-
ton Convent, Taylor and Ellis streets.
The Sisters of the Holy Family
made the presentation Of Agnus Del
and a similar and delicately designed
present came from the Sacred Heart
Convent One Of the Sisters painted
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-19

WILL GIVE BENEFIT ENTERTAIN
KENT.-The commissioned officers Of
Company r League Of the Cross Cadets, will
give an entertainment and dance for the bene-
At OF the srnory and uniform fund II will
take place Saturday evening at Richmond
Hall. corner Fourth avenue and Clement
street
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-19

COMPANY H TO GIVE ENTERrArS-
OF the Cross Cadets. will give their annual en-
tertainment and dance Friday evening at Ma
tive Sons Hall. An excellent programme has
been arranged
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-19
CONVENT'S GOLDEN
JUBILEE OBSERVED
Sisters of Presentation Order Are Given
Congratulations By Archbishop.

The golden jubilee Of the Sisters of the
Presentation Order of California was
observed yesterday with beautiful re-
ligious and musical services at st.
Francis Church. The imposing build
ing was decorated in golden silk and a
wealth of chrysanthemums and the al
tars were Illuminated.
The main body of the church was
filed with Sisters of the Presentation
Order. Dominican Order, Sisters of
Charity, Sisters of the Holy Names and
Sisters of the Holy Family, the latter
having taken charge of the decorations.
Within the sanctuary were Archbish-
op Riordan. attended by the Rev.
Father Cummins, chancellor, and the
Rev. Father Mulligan, pastor of st.
Josephs Church, as deacons of honor.
The Rev. Father T. Caraher. pastor of
St Francis, was celebrant of the sol
emn high mass. assisted by the Rev.
Father Piperni. deacon, and the Rev.
Father Kiley. subdeacon. The Rev.
Father McGough was master of cere-
monies.
The Rev. Father Philip Organ de-
livered an impressive sermon in which
he said:
1t is fitting that on the occasion of the hf-
tieth anniversary Of the coming of the Pre-
sentation Sisters to California we should give
thanks 10 the giver OF all good gifts for the
| blessings with which he has enriched theiI
efforts and the great things he has youch-
safed TO do through them.
Fifty years ago to-day five humble nuns sci
foot in this new city. Far from their OWE
land and from their friends what hope hac
they Of laying the foundations, and building
great institutions But the secret OF theil
strength was their trust in God, and that
trust was not misplaced; for 10, the mission
was a success from the beginning
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-19

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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-19
GREAT SCHOOLS ARISE.

Two great schools Of learning arose in a
few years and pupils by the thousand hocked
to their halls Generation after generation
OF young women went forth from their schools
with the light OF faith upon their eyes and
the seal of virtue stamped upon their souls.
sanctify their own homes 10 De the IDEAL
Christian matrons Who can tell how far
reaching has been the influence of this great
silent work for fifty golden years?
Father Organ then traced the his
tory of the Presentation Order. 1t was
founded during the penal age in Ire
land by a great woman, Nano Maggie,
for the Christian education of youth.
Nano Maggie he said, was the pioneer
of popular education among English
speaking people.
When the call came from San Fran
cisco for teaching nuns, five Presenta-
ton sisters responded. One fell sick
and her place was filed by Mother
Mary Teresa Comerford, who was des-
tined to be the leader Of the order on
this coast.
The struggles and sacrifices of the
sisters were described by Father
Organ. Generous Catholic gentlemen,
he said, came to their assistance and
within two years after their arrival the
great school on Powell street was open
ed. This was followed by the building
of the Presentation School on Taylor
street
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ARCHBISHOP CONCENTRATES.

Archbishop Riordan referred to the
high encomiums given the Presenta-
ton Sisters by Father Organ for
their great and untiring work and de-
votion. which, he said, had achieved
so much for this city.
1t was but a small and poor city
when the Sisters came here, but since
then that band of noble women had
educated many thousands Of children,
trained them in the work of life, and,
said his Grace, all this labor had been
done silently and unostentatiously.
The good nuns had received scarcely
any help, but had relied upon their
own efforts.
The Archbishop said 1t was no diff
fcult matter for schools to give edu-
cation when possessing all the neces-
sarv means, but it was difficult work
when there were no means.
The children, said the Archbishop,
are taught by the Sisters to be pious
and are also taught gratitude.
He prayed that Gods blessing would
come down in large measure upon the
nuns. He hoped that they would go
on training little children in love for
God and to serve him. After the mass
the Archbishop gave his blessing to
the people and administered the pa
pal benediction.
The augmented choir rendered the
beautiful and special musical pro-
gramme as published in yesterdays
Call, Miss NJ. c. Schaefer acting as or
ganist.
The clergy present at the services
were:
Father Collins and Father Prelato. Jesuit
Order. Father Clancy and Father Corcoran,
Dominican; Father Macmillan Neumann,
Franciscan; Father H l. Spark. Paulst;
Father Cleary Of ST. Francis Church; Father
Phillips San Rafael; Father Antonio Santan-
dreu Spanish Church: Father Cantwell secre-
tary 70 the Archbishop Father Michael King,
oakland: Very Rev Father V. Nugent ST.
Louis; Father Lawrence Serda, Father Gran
we'll Father O Riordan, Berkeley; Father Red
ahan. Father Xenophon. Brother Hosea,
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-19
Brigands Near New chwane.

New Chwang. May ia band of
brigands was attacked ABOUT a mile
and a half southeast of this city last
night by a number of native irregulars,
the fight being witnessed by the corre-
spondent of the Associated Press.
Three of the brigands were killed and
two mortally wounded by the natives.
who were not assisted by the Russian
troops.
The Russians are offering splendid
pay for natives as railroad guards.
which would enable them to place
more fighting men in the field. but the
Chinese are not accepting the offer.
A Chinese engineer reports thirty
miles OF railroad crippled within the
past twenty-four hours between Hsing
Yo and Wafan Tien.
The total number OF Japanses troops
landed at Pitsewo amounts to 10000.
A Russian officer who will not allow
bis name to be mentioned. informed
the Associated Press that the Russian
plan Is to retreat to Harbin and remain
there until home troops arrive. and
then make a quick and decisive cam
paign southwark. The late summer
rains commence soon, and then cam
paignlng will be all but impossible.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-19
Red Cross Presidency.

On the 14th inst Miss Clara Barton
resigned the presidency Of the Ameri-
can Red Cross and was succeeded by
Mrs. John A. Logan, who has hereto
fore occupied the Office OF vice presi
dent OF the association. The cere-
mony occurred at Mrs. Logan's resi-
dence and was participated In by Miss
Barton, Mrs. Logan and members OF
the executive committee of the Red
Cross. Miss Barton's letter OF resig-
nation was q partial review of the
work OF the organization. The resfg-
nation was accepted and in addition
to many individual expressions Of re-
gret the executive committee united
in letter to Miss Barton.
With the retirement OF Miss Barton,
Nra. Logan, as vice president, sue
ceeded to the duties of the chief posi-
ton. She made a brief address, say
ing in part:
In assuming the duties of acting
president of the American National
Red Cross I do so with many misgiv-
ings as to the possibility of satisfying
everyone.
However, desiring to do all can to.
allay the present excitement in con-
nection with the organization, I have
consented to try to fill the position
with charity for all and malice toward
none
"I shall be governed by the wisdom
and counsel of the executive commit
tee and endeavor to the utmost of my
ability to give most respectful consid-
GRAFTON to each member Of the society
Every interest of the American
Red Cross shall be protected as far as
1t Is possible to do so. The executive
committee shall be advised Of every
step taken for the promotion Of the
welfare Of the society and the preserv-
alton Of its assets and good name and
q full report will be made to the next
meeting of the American National Red
Cross society, to whom the executive
committee and myself are responsible.
Il shrink from undertaking the du-
ties Of the president and from making
these suggestions, but having accept
ed the position from the society feel
must endeavor conscientiously to do
my duty"
Hiss Barton left with Mrs. Logan
a number Of suggestions bearing upon
the conduct Of the society and Mrs
Logan suggested that a meeting be.
called for September 9Th next for the
consideration Of this memoranda.
In speaking of the necessity for
this meeting she put it upon the
ground of "the present unpleasant and
unsatisfactory condition Of Affairs" :"
She suggested that at the proposed
meeting no proxies be received. She
also expressed the opinion that in the
interim a proper custodian should be
appointed to take charge Of the asseta
Of the organization.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-19
Wood Chasing the Meros.

Washington, May 1.-THE Moros
who attacked the American troops
May 9TH and killed two officers and a
number of men, may be severely pun
ished by Major General Leonard Wood
who is marching on the band with a
force of $50. Major Ainsworth, mill
tary secretary. to-day received cable
gram from General Wade, command
ing in the Philippines. in reply to a
message asking particulars concerning
the movement against the Moros in
Mindanao. General Wade's message
is as follows:
Major General Wood, with $50 ON
GERS and men is en- route to recover
the bodies of our killed. Two of the
number who were previously reported
killed have come in. 1t is learned that
four men who ere reported killed are
alive.
There is no trouble outside Of Ali's
band. Piang is friendly to the United
States. Everything quiet in Cottoba'
to valley. People are planting crops
and anxious to have Ali's band taken
and are furnishing assistance freely
and willingly. Ali's outfit is In the
district east of Lake Lignasan. which
is swampy and almost uninhabitable
Word from the expedition is not to
be expected for several days. 1t will
take the command six days hard
marching to reach the place where the
engagement of May Sth occurred"
Officials of the War Department hes
itate to express any opinion about the
movement of General Woods column
but it is evident that the Moros will
be unable to resist such a force. Some
of those who are informed concern
ing the attitude Of the Moros believe
they will attempt to prevent the ad
vance of the American soldiers, In
which case there probably will be q
decisive encounter
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-19
Fear Chinese Hostility.

st. Petersburg, May 15.-Disquieting
news regarding the attitude Of the
Chinese is contained in dispatches
from officers at the front. In addition
to giving further details OF the cutting
on Of Port Arthur and confirming the
report Of the Japanese advance upon
Lao Yang. these dispatches state spe-
cifically that the Chinese have COM
menced hostilities against the Rus
slams.
Major General Karevitch reports
that the Chinese attacked his outposts
on the Feng Wang Cheng road leading
to Saimatsi. General Plug telegraphs
that, according to reports OF patrols
and missionaries, the Chinese at Tap
adziasti, 160 miles northwest of Muk-
Den. and just outside the Russian
sphere of influence. are preparing to
rise against the Russians and Chris
tians generally.
The authorities say that this matter
affects not only Russia. but the whole
civilized world. as it is feared the ris-
ing will spread to other parts of the
empire.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-19

ship took the damaged vessel in tow
and disappeared to the southeast.
The launch escaped the hot fire d.
rected against 1t by the Japanese ships,
but, being unable to return to Port
Arthur or to get into Dalny, she was
beached not far from Dalny.
Only q few of the higher officers were
aware Of the plan. the success Of which
depended upon secrecy. The achieve
ment raised the spirits of the Russians
afioat and ashore. and the young naval
officer who was the hero of the exploit
was feted and rewarded With the cross
OF st. George.
The Russians on May 11th, appre-
hending that the presence of a. Japa-
nese squadron meant an attempt to
capture Dalny. blew up the piers and
quietly evacuated the place.
Two thousand Japanese have reoc-
cupied the road to Sanchilipu. again
cutting of Port Arthur. A strong force
L. advancing against Polandien.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-19
Movement Of American ships.

Che Foo, May 16.-1he United
States cruiser New Orleans. with Rear
Admiral Stirling on board. arrived yes
.terday from Shanghai. Her orders
were simply to come to Che Foo. Rear
Admiral Stirling said that the reason
for his coming. and hts future move.
.ments, are unknown to him. In view
,of the previous order that no ships
should come north Of Shanghai, the
movement OF the New Orleans IL con.
sidered significant here. The inter.
probation Of the arrival Of the cruiser
.is that the United States will insist
upon the neutrality Of New Chwang
when the Russians evaouAte that
place. The New Orleans u too large
to ascend the Lao river.
The cruiser New Orleans IL 1t Che
Foo In accordance with q recent order
forwarded from Washington to Rear
Admiral Cooper. commander-in-chief Of
the Asiatic squadroa. Owing to the
danger threatening New Chwang from
hordes of bandits who wero awaiting
the departure Of the Russisns 70 begin
idepredations, II was deemed advisable
to protect American and other foreign
Interests until the Japanese arrived.
IA cruiser and . gunboat were accord
,ingiy ordered to Che Foo TO hold them
selves in readiness for service 1t New
,Chwang, the gunboat to be utilised In
ishallow waters.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-19

lar torpedo boat, but was only a smah
naphtha launch IN command of q
young naval officer. who had with him
three jackies. The launch mounted a
small machine gun and carried three
torpedoes.
When darkness fell the launch crept
out Of Port Arthur. hugging the shore
with NO lights aboard and no glowing
engines to betray her presence 1t was
late when she gained the outer line Of
the squadron. Slipping through the
torpedo boat pickets and selecting the
nearest warship. big armored cruiser,
she stole toward her and succeeded in
exploding against her side q single
torpedo.
A deafening roar followed the ex-
plosion. which echoed far ashore. I'm
mediately flames enveloped the cruiser,
which evidently was badly crippled.
The crew Of the cruiser was seen to
be fighting the fire. which 1t as last
succeeded in extinguishing. A sister
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-19
Kentucky Feud Revived.

jackson, KY. May 17.-News reached
here yesterday of the assassination OF
Riley Coldiron in Perry county. Cold
iron, with Captain John Patrick. was
the principal witness against Curtis
Jett and Tom White, who were con-
victed OF the murder Of James Cock
rill, in Jackson.
Coldiron was returning from store
on Troublesome creek, Ave miles from
his home, when he was shot from am
bush. Friends say that Abe Callahan,
a brother of Sheriff Ed Callahan, who
are enemies of Coldiron. were not In
the vicinity of the place where the
tragedy occurred. Coldiron was a
member of the Cockrill faction. op-
posed by the Hargis and Callahan
feudists. u
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-19
French Doubt Russian success.

Paris, May 16.-French confidence In
Russian prowess is much shaken as q
result of the recent developments con-
cerning the weakness OF General Kuro-
patkin's land forces. The early Jap
Ruese successes were accepted as
merely preliminary, It being believed
BY the officials and public here gen.
orally that Kuropatldn was concen-
trating vast force. approximately
40O,0 ,00C mes. which eventually would
Annihilate the smaller Japanese army.
But the reports Of the last ten days
have shown . constant shrinkage OF
Kuropatkin's army until now It 10 gen.
orally accepted In official circles that
he has not over 100000 men. includ-
ing those locked up In Port Arthur and
in other garrisons. The. announce
ment that the Russian commander has
put of taking the offensive until July
In order to secure reinforcements add
to the belief that his strength has
heretofore been greatly ovsresu-
mated.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-19
SUPREME COURT
DECISION IN FELLOW SERVANT
CASE.
Railroad Company Not Liable to Fire
man for Negligence Of TeIe-
! graph Operator.


man for Negligence Of TeIe-
| graph Operator.
Washington, May 1.-THE supreme
court of the United States yesterday
laid down the principle that tele-
graph operator for railroad company
and fireman on a railroad engine are
fellow servants" and that the negli-
gence Of the former causing the death
Of the latter in the operation Of trains
was q risk the fireman assumed and
was not ground for damages against
the railroad company.
The case was that Of Alline A..
Dixon against the Northern Pacific
railroad for damages for the death Of
her husband, c. A. Dixon, a fireman on
the road, killed in collision caused
by the negligence of telegraph op-
orator.
The opinion delivered by Justice
Brewer answered two questions cer-
titled from the United States circuit
court of appeals for the eighth circuit
as follows:
First, when a local telegraph ope-
rator is called upon specifically by Al
train dispatcher to give information
relative to the arrival of train at his
station, to enable the dispatcher to-
formulate orders for the movement of
other trains, does the local operator
in the matter of giving such informa-
tion act as a fellow servant of train
operations in such sense that the mas
ter is not liable to train operatives
who are injured in obeying an erro,
neous order of the dispatcher that was
induced by false information given by
the local OPERATOR"
The answer to the question Is:
"The telegraph operator was, under
the circumstances described, fellow
servant OF the fireman"
Second, is the negligence Of q local
telegraph operator and station agent
of railway company, in observing
and reporting by telegraph to the
train dispatcher the movement of
trains past his station, which causes
the injury or death Of fireman OF the
company, without any fault or negli-
,gence of the train dispatcher, the neg
ligence of q vice principal for which
the railway company is liable in dam
ages to the fireman or to his personal
representatives or is it the negligence
of fellow servant Of the fireman the
risk of which the latter assumes"
Answer-"The negligence of the op-
orator was the negligence of fellow
servant of the fireman, the risk Of
which the latter assumed"
A dissenting opinion was delivered
by Justice White and concurred in by
the Chief Justice and Justices Harlan
and McKenna. In this dissenting opin-
ion the view was expressed that the
operator was the agent of the en-
ployer, and as such his negligence rem
dered the employer liable for damage
or death caused thereby.
The opinion was further expressed
that the courts decision would create
much confusion.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-19
Russians Fight with sandlts.


Liang Yao. Saturday. May 16.-Chi-
nese bandits are becoming bolder and
are causing much trouble 10 the Rus
sian outposts. A swarm Of the bandits
at noon Of May 12th attacked the coal
mines on the branch line east Of Yang
tai station. ten miles south Of Lao
Yang. Tho mines, which supply the
railroad. were guarded by 200 rifiemen
and 100 Cossacks.
In fierce fight the Russians repealed
the bandits and then charged them,
the bandits fleeing to the hills and
ncighboring villages. Tho troops sur
rounded the villages and demanded the
surrender Of the bandits.
The surrender was at FIRST refused.
but fearing that The Russians would
destroy their homes. the villagers re-
vealed the hiding places of the fugi-
tives. The bandits fought with the des-
peration Of entrapped rats, and fifty OF
them were speared and killed. Tho
Russians suffered no loss.
Among seventeen prisoners taken BY
the troops wore two japanese omcers
who had escaped from the Russians.
One Of the bandits taken prisoner con-
fessed that the bandits had been hired
BY the Jsperese. whom they were eup-
plying with rrrrnnitiOn.