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The San Francisco call., 1906-09-02
PASTOR Of OAKLAND CHURCH
TO OBSERVE LABOR DAY SUNDAY

OAKLAND, Sept. For the first
time in this city Labor day Sunday,
which for some years past has been
regularly observed in the churches of
the larger cities of the East, will be
likewise observed at the Union Street
Presbyterian Church, of which the Rev.
Dwight E. Potter is pastor Special
services will be held tomorrow EVEN
ing, at which Mr.. Potter will preach on
The Bibles Special Messages TO Work
ingmen.
Observance of Labor day SUNDAY was
first begun in Chicago, under the direc-
tion of Charles Stelzle. a member of
the Machinists' Union of that city, who
is also superintendent of the depart
ment of church and labor of the Pres
byterian church. The work has since
been taken up in other cities. and Mr..
Potter. who since assuming the pas
torate of the Union street Church has
taken great interest in the welfare of
the workin gmen, is the first to intro
duce special Labor day Sunday SER
vices in Oakland
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-02
APPROVES SEIZURE
OF LIBRARY LOT.

Mayor Schmitz signed yesterday the
ordinance passed by the Board of SUI
pervisors ordering the erection of a
temporary City Hall building on the
Hayes street side of the Public Library
site, bounded by Hayes. Fell and
Franklin streets and Van Ness avenue.
The Mayor did not send any com
munication defining his attitude in the
matter. but his signature demonstrates
that he is in accord with the plan to
seize the library block for City Hall
site.
1t will now be for the Public Library
Trustees to carry out their threat.
made at the last meeting OF the Board
of Supervisors. when the ordinance was
finally passed, to sue out a restraining
order in the courts to prevent the Su-
pervisors from using the Library site
for the City Hall structure.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-02
RELIEF COMMITTEE REPLIES.
Explains to Complaining Teachers How
Fund Was Used.

Responding to a complaint made by
teachers who suffered financial loss
during the big fire concerning the dis
position of the relief money sent by
instructors of New York city TO those
of the profession who were reduced to
need in San Francisco, the committee
having charge of the fund has ad-
dressed a letter explaining that 1t was
not the intention of the donators to
distribute the money among all teach
ers who lost their property in the fire,
but TO give it only to those most in
need.
Immediately after the fire a mass
meeting of teachers was called and a
committee was appointed to care for
those in need Later s10,900 was sent
to the needy teachers from the New
York instructors through their repre-
sentative, Magnus Gross. Then the
original committee was enlarged and
President Aaron Altman of the Board
of Education was made chairman.
Recently there was an Indignation
meeting held by teachers who were
burned out and who had failed to get
any of the relief money. A eommuni-
cation was addressed by them to the
committee asking for a statement re-
garding the disposal or the money. and
this prompted the communication al
ready mentioned
In the letter sent to the teachers ny
the committee it is explained that o.
Of the $4,000 received sS170 had be
used in giving relief to 1872 teacher.
The following paragraphs are quoted
from letters that have been received
from Mr.. Gross, showing that it was
his will that the money be given only
to those most in need and not to be
distributed equally among all the
teachers who lost property in the fire:
The idea OF a general distribution
of the funds among all the teachers
would be most injudicious; it would
probably giveavery little to all at best,
and not sun.ciently help the most
needy. From cases that We're cited to
me, all burnt-out teachers were by no
means needy in the literal sense of the
term.
The most pressing cases must in all
instances receive first consideration.
Please give my kind regards to the
committee and my thanks for their
faithful and disinterested work"
1t is explained by members of the
relief committee that to make known
the names of the teachers who had
been aided would cause the latter deep
humiliation. and for tnat reason a de-
tailed account of the use of the money
will not be given
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-02
WILL RUN ITS OWN
SOUP KITCHEN.
Relief Corporation Has
About Completed It's
Plans to That End
CAN SAVE MONEY

The department Of camps has about
completed plans by which the soup
kitchens will be taken out of the hands
of private spectators and conducted
by the corporation. This was Rudolph
Spreckels' plan when he first assumed
charge of the camps.
The soup kitchens will in the near
future be abolished in all the camps
with the exception of the one at Ingle-
side. which will be conducted for the
benefit of those who cannot support
themselves. AS soon as the houses at
Ingleside are ready the non support
ing, who are at present being concen-
trated at the speedway, will, with the
exec ption of the INDECENT old, be trans
f. rred to Ingleside. The aged indi-
gents will be housed in the building
that is being erected for their especial
benefit on the Almshouse tract. This
will leave the corporation with but one
soup kitchen, that at Ingleside, where
between 1000 and 5000 persons will be
taken care of.
This kitchen, it has been practically
decided, will be conducted by the de-
partment of camps. Captain Kilian,
who has had charge of the Moulder
warehouse, will be placed in charge.
The change. it is thought, will prove a
great saving to the relief fund.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-02
CAL|F0RN|ANS ROW
ON THE TRAIN.
Delegates to Irrigation
Congress Disagree on
Important Questions
DINE IN PORTLAND

PORTLAND, Sept. 1.-The California
delegates to the National Irrigation
Congress have been wined and dined
and treated to a trolley ride in Port
land as guests of the Commercial Club
The train bearing the delegation
reached Portland six hours late. and
on the way the delegates had a beau
tfful scrap" to enliven things
1t was understood last night that
all questions of organization and place
of meeting of the next congress would
be left in allegiance until the delegates
reached Boise. but this morning Arthur
BRIGGS and John P. Irish, delegates
from the State Board of Trade, took
charge and set the ball rolling. Briggs
announced to the delegates that "we''
had selected the place of meeting to
be sacramento, and presented a list
of delegates to fill the various offices.
The thing went through in a hurry.
and then the delegates sat up and took
notice. So effectively have they taken
notice that the programmes have been
compelled to back down and call il
all OF until Boise is-reached There is
no question about Sacramento being
chosen, for Fresno has withdrawn, but
there will be- changes in the person
mel of the officers
Opposition to California is found in
oregon, and the delegates of the last
named State say it will be better for
the next congress to be held in the
East. Missionary work is going on
and 1T is expected the Oregonians win
change their minds before thew get
to Boise.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-02
FIND SUBSTITUTE
FOR RUSHES.
SPECIAL pIsrArcH TO THE CALL.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY. Sept l.
III one of the most exciting under
class contests in a Western university
since the abolishing of the Charter Hill
contest at Berkeley and the old candle
rush in Encina Hall. the sophomores of
the 1903 class of Stanford University
today decisively defeated the babies of
1910 in the first football rush by the
score of two tallies to a goose egg.
Many of the faculty, including Presi-
dent David Starr Jordan, the upper
classmen and dainty co-eds and many
graduates who returned for the occa-
sion, watched the 225 students in their
various costumes toll for the posses
sion of the coveted pigskin.
The ball was put in play shortly
after 4 o'clock. and it was 5 o'clock
before DR.. Frank Angel blew the whis-
tie terminating the initial rush No ill
feeling was exhibited by the rival col
legians of the lower classes and not a
single serious injury was recorded The
rev rules worked to perfection and the
number of referees proved efficient
The two opposing forces were equal
in number, but the sophs outplayed and
outfought the younger students in
every portion of the game.
Virgil Upson, a freshman from Sac
IeiIicitOs was the star OF the day. He
made long gain for the babies by a
clever dash down the field. Chester
Terrill. captain of the 1909, made sew
e;al large advances for his teammates
which resulted in the scoring
knight Jordan. the young son OF
President Jordan, captained the fresh
men co-jcintly with George E. Cheda
of the San Luis Obispo High School,
and played creditable part in the
contest. T. r. Cadwallader was the
second captain of the sophomores and
made several gains.
The mode of play closely resembled
association football, but the numbers
made individual or team work impos-
sible. The sophomores numbered 1913
at the start and the freshmen 105. A
few additions were couated as the late
arrivals put in an appearance.
The scoring of the. sophomores was
made after straight gains down the
field. Many downs were required.
1T was an interesting contest" said
President Jordan at the conclusion Of
the play. 1T will serve admirably as
an annual rush"
When questioned as to whether he
thought it would eliminate the tub
bling in Encina Hall and thus serve its
purpose, he continued: Yes, L think t
will do away with rushing in the hall
I don't mind rushes in broad daylight
where everybody is prepared and those
who do not wish to indulge can with
draw. No one was hurt, and 1 doubt IL
any will be hurt. DR.. Angel will be
empowered to see that none physically
unable are allowed to enter"
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-02
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CROPS
SHOW NOTABLE INCREASE
Reports Reveal That Yield of Citrus
Fruits for Year VIII Total Twenty
Million Dollars or More.

LOS ANGELES, Sept. Crop esti-
mates for the year OF 0s-07 show a
notable increase in several of the i'm
portant products of Southern Caiifor-
MIA. Reports from most of the large
growers Of citrus fruits have been re.
ceived by the railroad companies in
dicating that the crop will be at least
10000 carloads, with a valuation of
$40, 000.0 900 or more. What part Of this
will be shipped out of the state has
not been estimated. A considerable in
crease in the walnut crop lis reported.
and it is expected that 1t will reach
$4,000, 900 pounds this year, with a
value of s1,6s0.000. Large amounts of
celery will be shipped from this sec
tioa in October. The crop is greatly
in excess of that produced last season.
In Los Angeles and Orange counties
the bean crop will be immense. prob
ably reaching 500 carloads. 1900. 900
pounds. in this county alone. The
value Of the bean crop in Los Angeles
County will be about s5so.000. All re-
ports and first rough estimates indi-
cate that the raising of high-priced
products for shipment is increasing
rapidly in the southern portion of the
State.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-02
PANAMA ASSEMBLY
IS CONVENED.

PANAMA, Sept. LIN the presence
of the diplomatic corps, including
FL nited States Minister Magoon and the
consular officers, the Panama Assembly
3 was, convened today. Thomas Arias
was elected president In his message
President Amador said cordial rela-
tions existed between Panama and all
countries except Colombia. which has
not yet recognized the republic The
President said Panama's relations with
the canal zone government are har-
fnonious, due TO the tact Of Governor
Mag0On. The message recommended
the creation OF two special diplomatic
missions to visit Europe and the
Latin American countries to make
friends for Panama and TO arrange
commerce. treaties
The message gave an account of the
Development OF the public works, in
struction and telegraphs. and said the
sanitary conditions in Panama were
superior 10 those in many cities of the
continent. He praised the sanitation
work by the American Government.
The message also recommended special
laws to stimulate immigration of agri-
cultErists.
IN announcing President Roosevelt's
intended visit TO the canal zone Presi-
dent Amador said:
A 4 refer to Roosevelt, that inde-
fatigable struggler for humanity.
1progress and welfare. who has initiated
- new era Of fraternity and union
between the American republics"
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-02
JUSTICE To DEAL
WITH WRECkERS.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept 1.-Justice Is
to be meted out to the men responsible
with Frank K Nipple, the president OF
the Real Estate Trust Company. for
the collapse of that institution.
Announcement was made tonixht
that the evidence so far unearthed bv
Reeeiver Earle had been turned over
to District Attorney Bell who is ex-
pected to cause the arrest OF the
wreckers. The names OF the men un-
der suspicion were not made public
Since his appointment Receiver Bell
has maintained that 1t could not have
been possible for President Hipple 70
entangle the trust company's affairs
without the knowledge OF others con-
nected with the institution. Acting on
this impression he has been persistent
IN his efforts to discover evidence of
collusion- Directors. officials and clerks
OF the company were called before Mr.
Earle today. 1t was after O'Clock
when he concluded this part OF his
Investigations and then for two hours
D1strict Attorney Bell was in his Office
The announcement that the evidence
had been placed in the District. Attor-
ney's hands followed
This developed after Receiver Earle
had engaged John G. Johnson as courr-
sci TO render an opinion as to the re-
sponsibility for the failure Of the COM
pany.
Among the men who appeared be-
fore the receiver were four directors
who are said to have heard of Nipple 8
loans to Adolph SegaI at least several
weeks ago. Treasurer William r
North. who was supposed to approve
all the loans by the Trust Companz,
and Theodore Prosser, the coInpany's
real estate officer. who was supposed
to approve the mortgages affected by
the security for his loans, We're also
examined.
The deeper I get into the thing the
worse IL looks said Receiver Earle
THE trust funds. which 1 had thought
intact. have been tampered with and
$4,000 taken But this sum is dis
tributed through S26.O00.O00 the bank
had in trust, and the loss win not he
heavy on any individual"
Hipple's desk was opened and in IL
was found statement by Horace Hill
the company's auditor, which, Earle
says, is materially different from the
statement Hill gave him.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-02

marriage bower in the drawing-roon
was formed of sprays Of aspara gus
fern and smilax, with a touch OF pink
in the tul1e streamers and blossoms
Three wedding bells Of pink and white
asters added the finishing grace. The
halls were done entirely in bamboo.
and in the dining groom summer lilac
was used Promptly at half past 8
the bridal party entered the rooms
Mrs Melvin. in her own wedding dress
of cream brocaded satin. made after
the Empire style, attended ner sister
as matron of honor. She carried q
shower of maidenhair fern and wore
wreath of the same in her hair. Tha
bridal robe was OF heavy white silk
made en- princeSse. A deep bertha of
real lace made the beautiful trfnar,,Inr
The long tulle veil fell to the her, of
the skirt and shower OF bride roses
completed the costume. Captain r. e
Davis gave his sister into the <roorlss
keeping Philip John of Portland strrz
ported his brother as best man Father
Edgar Gee pronounced the nuptial
benediction. after which an elaborate
wedding supper was served
Mr.. and Mrs. John left on an ex-
tended honeymoon. which will includa
the larger cities Of the East. Uoon
their return TO Oakland In Octoher
they will take possession of the pretfv
new home which awaits them In Iinds
Vista Mrs Jonn has been a particd--
larly fortunate bride, and II superstf-
tion is to be believed. the announce
ment of the engagement. OF Charlas
Francis Kinsey and Miss Josephfns
May Morton at a dinner given in her
honor on Friday evening by Mrs Mel
vile Dozier is one Of the very best OF
omens for the happiness of both young
couples.
Dr. and Mrs. H. S. Lackey. formerly
Miss Emily Chamberlain. have re-
turned from their honeymoon, which
was spent at Shasta.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-02
kAI SCI HO NO RS
AMERICANS.

BERLIN, Sept General Barry
and his party, Lieutenant Com
mander William L. Howard, the
naval attache ia the American en-
tended the annual military dinner this
evening on invitation of Emperor Will
liam. Mr.. Haidane, Secretary of State,
was also present. There was a gala
performance at the theater after the
dinner. Mr.. Francis, at the request of
the Emperor. arrived at the palace
twenty minutes before dinner time in
order to present the medals and diplo-
mas awarded to the Emperor in recog-
milton of his services at the ST. Louis
Exposition. His Majesty expressed his
great admiration for the medals and di-
plomas and praised the designs and the
execution Of the work. He said he
would treasure them in the family ar
chives. He also expressed the hope that
Germany's participation in the exposi-
ton not only would increase trade be-
tween the two countries, but promote
good feeling between the peoples
The Emperor said he was gratified to
learn that the people of the United
States took so much interest in him
and regretted that IL was impossible for
him to visit America. The gold medal
presented TO the Emperor is a massive
affair. designed by Weiman and struck
at the Philadelphia Mint. The other
medal is OF bronze and was presented
charitable work.
After the dinner Emperor William
engaged General Barry and General
Duvall in q long conversation.
MI Francis will leave here tomorrow
for Vienna. He expects an audience
with Emperor Francis Joseph between
September 5 and September TO-
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-02
Society News Of Cities Across the Bay

OAKLAND, Sept. 1.-The month was
ushered in today with the celebration
of the marriages of two of Oakland's s
charming daughters, Miss Gertrude
Gould becoming the bride of DR.. Rod
eric O'Connor, u. s. A. and Miss Ruth
Cheever Morse plighting her troth to
Jenkin Bevan .~-n. Both girls are
well known in this city and have a
host of friends whose best wishes go
with them.
The Gould home on Moss avenue was
abloon with blossoms when, early this
afternoon, in the presence of the i'm
mediate families, Rev. Alexander Allen
of St. Paurs Episcopal Church read the
marriage service that made the young
daughter of the house the wife of DIR.
OConnor. The bride was gowned sim
ply in her travelling dress and carried
a shower of roses. Immediately after
the ceremony DIR. and Mrs. O'Connor
finally take them to Fort Leavenworth.
Kan, where the groom has received or
ders to report During the two years
which DIR. OConnor has been stationed
at the Presidio he has made many
warm friends. When the engagement
was announced early in the summer
an elaborate wedding was planned. but
orders came relieving him from duty
in the Western post and DR.. OConnor
prevailed upon his fiancee to foFego
the more pretentious ceremony and to
name nearer day. So the marriage
today was celebrated with the utmost
simplicity.
This evening, in the presence of
seventy-fve intimate frinds, Miss Ruth
Morse exchanged her nuptial pledge
with Jennin John. The home of Judge
and Mrs. Henry Melvin, on Tenth ave-
nue.. was fragrant with the seasons
flowers, relieved by masses of fern.
huckleberry, snilax and bamboo Pink
and white was the color scheme car
ried out throughout the house. The
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-02
MAKING HASTE TO REPORT.
Chamber of Commerce Eager to Have
Insurance Facts Recorded.

Insurance Facts Recorded.
The Chamber OF Commerce is making
arrah eements fer an early report by
Professor Whitney regarding the in
17euts -by the insurance companies rep
. resent much less than one-half of the
total that is due to San Francisco
losers by fire and probably not much
sore than ene-quarter of the whole.
4 ) $50. 100000. nevertheless il is said
b % members Of the chamber that prac-
15cai4y all companies that are making
or refusing 10 make settlements have
dchned tAeir lines Of procedure in
dealing with iae public. and SO il is
fair to make pukiic the facts that have
Been procured.
.--ln addition to a large number OF
commuB uBjeations that the Chamber has
received directly from policy holders
3. ln different companies much informa-
tiep has been received from bankers
and from. others who have means OF
verifying their. statements. The next
week o. ten days will give time for
further research. While il is not
definitely decided when Professor Whit
p neys- report viii be finally submitted
TO- the Chamber Of Commerce for its
action it is known that some of the
q members of the chamber desire that
data shan be ready for consideration,
Ia whole or in part, by September IL,
when the trustees are expected to meet.
The Whitney report will be concise.
IN q preliminary report all the com
s'panies were placed in classes. each
class Indicating a certain definitely
sscertaincd method of adjustments and
settlements. Presumably the same
general plan will be followed in the
4snR king of the final report. The orig
ihsl purpose OF the chamber was to
secure data compiled by an expert, to-
rr-fr &c
as might seem TO be advisable, the
entire report 20 be given the widest
possible circulation in all parts of the
world that the welching companies
m5gist not escape the penalty of pub
krity and that the companies that deal
sqaaFely with San Francisco might be
approyed and gain the credit that be-
longs TO them by reason Of their acts.
The situation has steadily improved
for the collection of data since the
chamber Of Commerce started TO per-
form this public service, In addition
10 the experiences of policy holders,
acting in their individual capacity
who have reported. the savings banks
OF San Francisco have been agencies in
ma king settlements with the insurers
in the matter of more than $4,000
policies. This was due to the fact that
when loans are made on real estate
q that carried Improvements the policies
on the buildings were assigned to the
banks as additional security. The
= banks also have direct experience with
many insurance companies because so
many bank buildings that were insured
wens destroyed or injured by the FIRE
or April. The banks, therefore, have
3 great amount of information that
may be available for the uses OF the
Chamber Of Commerce.
The expectation is general that the
report Of the Chamber of Commerce
viii be prepared and ready for dis
tributiOn by the end OF the present
month
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-02
-ALLEGE FRAUD BY
STOCKHOLDERS.
Agents of the Traders
Company Make Com
plant of Trickery
SEEK ACCOUNTING
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL.

l..
C.SICAGO, Sept. Certain stock
holders il the defunct Traders Insur.
ance Company, q heavy loser as a re-
sUlt Of the san Francisco disaster.
and Attorney George c. Fry, counsel
for the company, are charged with
serious offenses in connection with the
fling Of a stockholders bill against the
company. in the State court and the
subsequent appointment Of a receiver
in a bill for receiver filed in the
Lhlted states Circuit Court last week.
The biaJ was filed by Attorney l. W.
sample Of Crafty Bros Jarvis &
sample, and has been suppressed for
almost a. week II is declared that an
sttempt has been made to settle the
case The. stockholders filed their bill
IN Che state court some time ago. al
Hrng a loss of SS.74s.O0o in san Fran
cisco and declaring the company in
solvent.
The bill in the Federal court alleges
that QntemporaneousIy with the filing
81 the bill Fry appeared with an an
swer for the defendant admitting in
solyehcy. and on the showing Byron
L. Smith was named receiver. The
6iH alleges that Fry had no authority,
permission or consent from the defend
ant to file the answer.
The complainants in the Federal
court bin are Smith. Cullen & Co.,
Birmingham, Ala. agents for the COM
pany. They seek a receiver, an ac-
counting and an order on the state
court receiver TO turn over the prop
ertN TO the Federal courts.
The bill alleges that stockholders
confederated and conspired by means
Of the bill in the State court TO escape
their liability for the fire losses. which.
4 they had paid at the time. the COM
pany would now be solvent with a
surplus Of almost sl.oOo.0O0.