davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-16
REFUSE To ADMIT
4 NAZlRITE

ST. JOHNS. n. B., Dec. 15.-David l..
Mackay. member OF sect in Detroit,
Mich. and Ontario. called the Nazar-
ties. who was detained here recently
by a United States immigra ton in
spector. has decided to lay the case
before the Canadian Government
Mackay landed here from the steam
eT Empress of Britain several days
ago on his way from England to De-
troit, as manager of the New Eve
Printing Company. With him was Mrs
Z L. Mason, wealthy English woman,
for whom he acted secretary.
United States Immigration Inspector
Harrison refused Mackay admission to
the country. He declines to make pub
lie reasons for the detention. Mackay
attributes it to his arrest in Windsor,
Ontario, on charges OF handling ques-
tionable literature in 1899.
Mackay and Mrs. Mason decided to
go to Windsor, Ontario, and left st.
John on the Canadian Pacific Railway
train. The train passed through
Maine and at the Quebec border
Mackay was ordered back and both ar
rived here again today.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-16
VALUE OF STATE 5
COAL FIELDS
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS OF rHE CALI

SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE CALI.
WASHINGTON Dec. s.--Thns total
production OF coal in California during
1905 was 1850 short ions, valued ut
S3Sa.I25. These figures are taken from
the report OF r. W. Parker OF the
United States Geological Survey.
The principal feature of interest con-
nected with the production of coal in
California has been the apparently suo-
cessful efforts to utilize the Ignite or
sub-bituminous Goals produced in the
State in the manufacture of briquettes.
During 1905 there were four OF these
plants in operation. One. at Stockton.
was operated b. the San Francisco and
San Joaquin Coal Company. which used
the Ignite or ub-bituminous coal pro-
duced at the Tesla mine owned by the
same company. Unfortunately. this
plant was entirely destroyed by the
fire in November. 1905. and the plans
for its rebuilding. this time at San
Francisco. have been interrupted by
the fire. Another plant constructed in
Oakland by tho Western Fuel Company
upon designs prepared by Robert
Schorr of San Francisco. was put in
operation during the latter part of the
year. The third plant. small one.
owned by the Ajax Coal Company of
San Francisco. was in operation during
most of the year. and the fourth. which
was built at Antioch, was not conlpiet-
ed until the latter part of the year.
All of these nlants were constructed
for the purpose of using the California
lignites or SUBJ bitunninous Goals. some-
times without mixture OF "Welling-
tom and other bituminous screenings
obtained at the coal yards. and using
asphaltic pitch as q binder. This pitch
is obtained as aEesidue from California
crude petroleum, which. when properly
distilled Yields a pitch possessing ex-
cellent binding qualities.
The briquettes make good dcmes-
tic fuel and are also much better
adapted for use under boilers than the
raw fuel from which they are made.
The use of them or of the raw Goals
in California, however. has been much
less than it would have been because
of the greatly increased production of
petroleum.. and OF it's use for steam
raising purposes in both locomotive
and stationary boilers. AS result of
this the production of coal and Ignite
in California has shown decreasing
tendency during the last Ave years
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-16
BAILEY MAKES AN
lANATION

SAN ANTONIO. Texas. Dec. f5.--Sen-
ator J. ". Bailey explained today rela-
tive to the statement that he had Dor
rowed money from II. Clay Pierce, pres
ident of the Waters-Pierce Oil Com
pany. that in so doing he had never
considered that it was anything that
people could object 10.
Why.sI have borrowed hundreds of
Thousands OF dollars from Mr.. Pierce.
he said. and | told the people time and
again that | had many such transac-
tions with him.
Il once went to him to borrow $685.
0e9. 7 knew of some securities that I
could buy by which 7 could mako 4
few thousand dollars Mr. Pierce told
me then that he did not have the
amount of money at hand, but he
went out to bank and went my
security | paid the money back to
Mr.. Pierce. and J made several thou
sand dollars on the deal.
The Attorney Generals office did not
need TO go to the records of Mr.. Pierce's
office to know that 7 had borrowed
money from him. I could have told
them that. The voucher printed by
the Attorney General showing that I
received $500 from III. G. Pierce was
record of a loan when I wanted to
buy a horse
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-16
Slain By BROTHER
Of HIS BRIDE

CULPEPPER. Va, Dec. 15.--william
r. Bywaters, prominent citizen Of
this county and we'll known all over
the country as fox hunter and breed
err OF crack hounds and horses. was
literally shot to pieces tonight BY
James and Philip Strothers. who live
at Rotherwood, three miles from this
place.
AR. Bywsters secured a marriage IL
cense this moaning and was married TO
Miss Viola Strotness, daughter OF the
late Colonel John r. Strothers and sis
ter of the two young men who later
killed him. After the wedding Mr.. By
waters attempted to leave the Stroth-
ers home. and one OF the brothers OF
the bride objected. Bs,waters, later
climbed to the roof and erdeavored to
escape. James and Philip Strothers
opened fire on him. killing him almost
instantly.
The circumstances surrounding the
killing are OF sensational character.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-16
URGES A CURRENCY PLAN
Comptroller RidEeIy Presents Views to
House Committee


WASHINGTON, Dec. l5.-William y.
Ridgely, Comptroller Of the Currency.
advocated before the House committee
on banking and currency today the pro-
posed credit currency plan. There was,
he said. no question regarding the ne
cessity Of some measure of relief He
believed a graduated tax should be
placed upon the credit notes which
would create an ample reserve for their
redemption. This, he thought, was a
much superior method TO the high-tax
plan with 10 reserves.
Ridgely was strongly in favor OF
having the Government guarantee such
credit currency. No risk would be in
volved IN this. as he said the per cent
guarantee fund would secure the Gov
eminent against loss.
The Comptroller did not regard the
administration Of the proposed plans as
necessarily expensive. The proposed
? y per cent tax, he said, would create
a fund Of from 50 soc 600 to $4,000. 0o0 a
year. which would be abundantly ample
10 meet all expenses and create a re-
serve fund.
Ridgely favored increasing the pres
ent 100000 monthly limit upon the
retirement OF national bank circulation
70 sI2.eoo.e00 or $15.vvy 600 and giving
the Secretary OF the Treasury discre-
tionary power 20 modify or suspend
the limit TO meet any arising condition.
This limit was fixed. he said. when the
circulation OF the country was some
thing like $4,000. 600. * is now more
than So00.00o,0o0
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-16
WAR TAIN IN EUROPE
Discussions OF Japanese Question IL Still
OF Alarming Nature

BERLIN Dec 15.-The relations be-
tween the United States and Japan ex-
cite extreme interest both in Govern
ment and diplomatic circles here. EN-
peror William discussed the question
with several persons recently and is
thoroughly Informed regarding Presi-
dent Roosevelts personal views upon
the subject.
II is believed that Russia's more
resolute attitude toward Japan's re-
quests for trade and colonization rights
upoa-the Amur River and in Siberia
and for fishing privileges upon the adj
jacent Russian coasts is partly due to
the discussion of the California school
question between the United States and
Japan. The Russian Foreign once has
been subjected TO steady pressure upon
the part Of Japan to secure these far
reaching rights. The result Is that the
idea has been created at the Russian
Foreign Office that Japan might make
her ambitions the occasion for the re-
newal of the war with Russia
This idea pervades the conversations
which the Russian Foreign Minister. M.
Iswolsky, had with the Government Of
ficials and others whom he met here
upon the occasion of his visit to Berlin
six weeks ago. NJ. Iswolsky met many
prominent people here and talked with
extraordinary freedom.
Among German military and naval
officers the possibility of a conflict be-
tween the United States and Japan has
been quite freely discussed. and the
professional views appear to agree that
Japan would take the Philippine
Islands and place upon the United
States the necessity OF conducting
across the Pacific prolonged sea and
land campaigns. which would call for
immense expeditions against natural
obstacles
1t was known here in June that the
British Admiralty had considered theo-
retieally the possibility of war between
Japan and the United states as likely
to occur within twenty five years. and
some Of the British naval men are re-
ported to have expressed the belief that
the contest would occur within i've
years In any case. il is certain that
several European foreign officers are
at present making inquiries regarding
the temper of the Japanese people and
the Government of Japan
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-16
MODS ARE RIOT|NG
IN PORTLAND

PORTLAND, Dec. 15.-The street car
system of Portland. owned by the
Portland Railway. Light and Power
Company. Is practically tied up tonight
as the result of strike of motor,nen
and conductors inaugurated this after
noon upon the refusal OF the company
to sign an agreement submitted by the
men calling for an increase of wages
and the adjustment of the system of
photographing the platform men and
demanding that the company shall not
discriminate against the union.
The strike bears a serious aspect to-
night. Thousands Of men and boys
gathered at the various stations and
as fast as the cars reached transfer
point a rush was made for the men.
who were obliged to desert their cars
or be beaten. Several riotous demon
STATIONS occurred. the gang of men
and boys led by hoodlun1s. smashing
car windows. bending trolley poles SO
that the cars could not be operated,
and otherwise destroying property.
At Second and Washington streets,
one of the principal transfer points in
the city, the mob broke loose and did
considerable damage. to the cars. A
Chicago detective named Cossef at
tempted to dissuade the mob from dam
aging the corpany's property and was
set upon. He backed against wall
and, in imminent danger of being hurt.
drew his revolver. and fired into the
air. The police seemed powerless to
control the mob and in the excitement
following the shot fired by Cdsser he
got away from the rabble. a number
of arrests were made.
At other points along the trunk
lines the fiobs OF hoodfuns rotten
egged the carmen who reused to desert
their cars. and In several instances
loyal men were beaten.
But for the fact that the cars are
being gotten into the barns as rapidly
as possible. serious trorblc might oc-
cur. A. dense fog. a rare phenomenon
In Portland, is aiding the rawlessly in
clined. The strikers thus far have
been orderly.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-16
TO GEORGE
THE GREEKS

CHICAGO, Dec. 15.--Charges that an
organized band OF Bulgarians has en-
deavored to levy tribute upon 100, 900
Greeks now in this country. particr-
larlyf those coming from Macedonia.
for funds to aid the Rulgarians in
carrying on >their feud against the
Macedonian Greeks, were made today
by George Fl. Tsolomiti. Greek Vice
Consul, who has been investiga ting the
matter for two months.
Tsolomiti, who is stationed upon the
Pacific Coast, left today for Terre
Haute, Ind, where two of the alleged
conspirators are to be tried.
1t is asserted that in the attempts
of the BuIgarians to extort money from
Greeks they threatened them with
death IL they did not pay tribute.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-16
NEW HITCH OVER
OELRICHS WILL

NEW YORK. Dec. 15-Surrogate
Fitzgerald in a decision today indi-
Gated that there has arisen a hitch in
the expected settlement of the con-
test over the will of the late Hermann
Oclrichs. In the will Oelrichs left moth
ing TO his widow, Mrs. Teresa Oelrichs,
and to mis- son, Heramn Oelrichs Jr,
his only bequest was some jewelry.
Under the terms of the proposed settle
ment Mrs. Oelrichs, ii was understood,
would receive 100000 of railroad
bonds and her son the Cygnus ranch
IN California.
In = ruling today Surrogate Fitz-
gerald says that if all the parties are
able 10 agree upon terms he will give
authority to young Oelrichs' guardian,
Paul l. Herman, 10 approve the set
Element. He intimeted that there had
been some question raised by those
opposed TO Mrs. Oelrichs as to the
terms.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-16
BUSCH FAVORs THE
INCOME TAX

ST. LOUIS. Dec. 15.-Adolphus Busch,
the multi-millionaire brewer, says that
he is in favor of an income tax law.
Discussing that part OF President
Roosevelt's message referring to an
income tax. Busch said:
If there were not so many stingy
rich men in the United States, every
man with decent income would be
paying his fair proportion of Govern
nent taxes.
"A man with money is so fortunate
that / believe he should be respectfully
liberal I have always wondered why
1t is that those of US who have so much
Of this worlds goods still want to get
more and more still and never share
our prosperity with others.
Now, / don't want to decry men for
accommodating money That's what 7
call thrift We can't have too much of
1t in this country. But this thing of
the wealthy men objecting every time
the Government wants to impose a tax
that may affect his income is silly and
short sighted"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-16
PASSION FOR BUTrERFLrEs

The life OF Professor Anton Fanel Of
the Natural History Institute of Berlin
has been ruined by an inaperious pas-
sion for butterflies. His young wife
has lately complained bitterly that her
husband sent her out all>day to catch
butterflies Once her husband was
nearly run over by an express train.
she said, in hunting butterfly; an
other time he fell into a river and once
they both fell into a pond Invcstiga-
tons were made into the specimens un-
der the professors charge at the in
stitutc and it was then found that
many valuable butterflies had -sbeen
transferred to his own collection. He
has not been prosecuted. however. as
1t is recognized that his passion for
the bright-winged insects made him
not responsible for his actions.-Chf
cago Chronicle.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-16
russia NEEDS MORE MONEY

in spite OF the present calm in Russia
there are intimations that foreign
bankers regard ii as not likely to be
permanent. and it is to reassure the
bankers that the Car has again sent
for Witte. Such, al lenst is the
European conjecture, which has the
merit Of plausibility. But Witte or no
witte Russia. must have money. and II
is not easy TO see how bankers in Great
Britain, Germany and France. the lat :
ter especially, can refuse 10 lend it.
They are, in fact. in the position of
creditors who feel themselves Obliged
to carry along debtor lest they lose
the money already lent him. Money
must be had II the present Government
is to survive.-Clevelard Plain Dealer.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-16
MEXICO FEARS THE
RAILWAY TRUSTS

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 15.--Therc has
been plenty Of discussion IN official and
commercial circles Of the frank speech
in which Minister OF Finance I.iman-
tour last night explained to Congress
the Governments action in buying the
Mexican Central Railway. Fear of
what he STYLED the great railway trusts
of the United States was the principal
reason for the speech, the Minister de-
ciaring that the Government had been
forced to enter the railroad field on z
gigantic scale. He intimated that the
merging of the National and Central is
but the beginning of the plan, although
the republic now owns all the big OPP
Grating Ines in the country.
After delivering. his speech he pre-
scented . bill at The request OF Presi-
dent Diaz, asking that the session OF
Congress which is about to close be
prolonged, that the whole situation
might be carefully considered by the
Deputies and the Senator's
Minister Limantour said that the
Government was first forced into the
railroad business in 1908, when the Ma
tonal was purchased because the
merger between that line and the Cen
trail was about 20 he contaminated At
that time the Government declared that
its attitude in railroad affairs would
DC passive. but a change was forced by
the attitude OF American railroad finan-
ciers The Minister said:
Gentlemen, you are familiar with
the aspect offered by the transporta-
ton question in the nelghhoring ma
ton. the problem there is only a
phase Of the trust question which may
be characterized as a peril. Those
great corporations are being extended
every day and expansion has been so
pronounced in recent years that 1T may
be said that the aim of most of the
financial interests controlling the
transportation systems OF the United
states IS to absorb as many other lines
IS possible.
The United States Government.
alarmed by the tendency and DESTROYS
Of Initiating a reaction against it. has
taken action which aims at combining
these organizations and checking their
continued expansion. Under these cir
cumsJances IL was natural that we
should endeayor TO prevent the power
ful corporations in question. attacked
as they arc by all legal means in their
own country as well as harassed by the
pressure Of public opinion. from COM
ing hither 10 and seeking TO absorb
those Mexican railroads which are not
already under the direct control of the
Government
Thus. gentlemen. there are three
main arguments for the merger: First
to avoid friction between the different
corporations when the two are com
peting lines or when one of them fears
being antagonized by a concern IN
which the Government holds con-
trolling interest; secondly, to avoid the
absorption of properties not controlled
by the Government by one OF the great
railway systems of the United States;
thirdly, the prospect of realizing econo-
mics through consolidation under a
single mana cement
The speech was frequently applauded
and there seemed an overwhelming
sentiment in favor of the ideas adj
vanced by Senator Limantour.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-16
COLEMAN IS FOUND
ACROSS BAY

The San Francisco police were no.
tilted yesterday by the authorities OF
Oakland that Rufus Coleman. who
eloped with Marian Drew. the artist.
whom he married in Virginia City. had
been located on Twelfth street. Oak
land. where he has been living for
the past two weeks.
Coleman reiterated to the Oakland
police that he was never married to
the woman in San Francisco who
claims to be his wife, and that he was
not guilty OF any violation OF the law
In contracting the alliance with Marian
Drew In Virginia City.
He declares that the stories con-
corning his past which are beirs told
by the woman in San Francisco are
inspired by vindictiveaess.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-16
FUEL SUPPLIES ARE Low
Towns i'm North and south Dakof,
Hay Suffer

FARGO. n. d. Dec. 15.-That the
fuel famine will quickly become a SER
ious matter in this State II the branch
roads are tied up by snow bloeades, is
evident. The supplies CT coal, wood
end oil are very low in most OF the
~ ans. a great deal of Inconvenience
and discomfort and positive suffering
even is possible. There are many
views as to the responsibility for the
present condition. The railroads are
blamed for not shipping in fuel. The
dealers are blamed both by the roads
and their patrons for not delivering
earlier. The patrons are blamed by the
dealers for not buying earlier and be-
ing more beforehanded. In many towns
Of South Dakota the fuel supply Is ex-
hausted. a few towns seem to have
sufficient to Withstand a long Siege Of
cold and billiards.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-16
FEELS NO ALARM
OVER HAWAII
Taft Denies He Ordered
Troops to Islands Because
of the japanese Situation
REPORT UNFOUNDED

WASHINGTON. Dec 15.-Secretsry
Taft denied today the report that or
ders had been issued directing two
regiments OF infantry TO proceed to
Hawaii because of the Japanese situa-
ton He declared that no such orders
were contemplated and that this Gov
eminent had not the slightest fear OF
trouble with Japan.
The permanent garrison in Hawaii
consists OF four companies of infantry
Two of these were fast summer or
dered to the mainland for target prac
tice. the Nfaci1ities for which are lack
ing in Hawaii. These two companies
sre now being returned to their posts
and no increase 10 the force will be
made
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-16
MILES 4 BEAU BHustMELL

A London writer calls General Milea
the 'sBobs' OF America. In describing
the famous soldier this writer says.
Despite his valorous record and his
sixty-seven years ne Is Beau Erum
nell with his perfectly Sitting frock
coat gray tie.~gray suede gloves. tau
sbats. tan waistcoat and cleaning pat
ent feathers. this grizzled campaignef
could give points to any Burlington
Berthe. He is remarkably handsome
too. With his Roman nose and pointed
chin. his upturned eyebrows and mus
tache and his piercing eyes, he reminds
one Of an eagle seeming its prey from
afar 1t is a soldiers face and the
mans whole aspect is miiitarism per-
sonified r--Chicago Chronicle.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-16
EMBODIMENT AT ANpovER

Preparations have begun for the
celebration next year OF the centennial
of Andover Theological Seminary.
There arc only eleven students all told
there now, but it has an endowment
OF $l,000,000 and its professors OUT
number the students. In the century
just closing. however. 216S students
have been graduated. majority OF
them entering the Congregational
ministry. Last year only six gained
a degree. During the last six years
sixteen students were the highest en-
rollment for any one year. The present
enrolment IS termed the sacred
eleven" by the town boys.-New York
Tribune.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-16
MAKES CLAIM TO
CHINESE THRONE

VICTORIA. B. c., Dec. ia Victoria
woman, Manchu banner woman, mar
ried to an Englishman who was an off,
Ger of Gordon's army, which suppressed
the TAPPING resolution. has made claim
to the throne of China. The lady. IN
willing to make public her name lest
relatives be assassinated lat Picking,
has addressed a petition to the British
Government. asking that her claim be
taken up with China. She claims to
be a direct Iineal descendant ofSthe
third Duke of Chou, and as SUCH has
a right to the throne of China prior to
that of the Empress Dowager With
her husband and family she has been
living here for twenty one years. since
they came from Picking. where young
er brother who. she says. is next in
line to herself to China S throne. is now
residing.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-16
PRESIDENT GIVES
PEARY MEDAL

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-At the an
nual dinner tonight of the National
Geographic Society Commander Robert
e. Peary was presented a gold medal
for having reached '"farthest north
President Roosevelt was the guest of
honor and made the presentation.
The President in a brief address paid
tribute to Commander Peary and took
occasion to remark that he was proud
of the fact that an American. an off,
Ger of the American navy, had reached
"farthest north"
In his response Commander Peary
referred to the feats of Abruzzi and
Cagni,, and said that he had the most
unbounded admiration and respect for
those who devoted their time, their
abilities and their money to adding to
human knowledge.