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Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08
POLICE EXCHANGE TELEGRAMs.
Portland Authorities VIII Send Photo
graphs OF Their Captive.

Portland Authorities VIII Send Photo
graphs OF Their Captive.
The first telegram received at police
headquarters from Acting Chief of Po-
lice c. Gritzmaeher of Portlaud was an.
inquiry concerning the reward offered
for information leading to the arrest Of
Torturici. The telegram said that there
was a man in Portland ready to sur
render the missing murderer If the re-
ward was for information and arrest.
In response 20 this query Chief Oman
answered that the rewards for the ar
rest of Torturtci were $3.50 on behalf of
Further than this no information was
received by the police until a Call rep
resentative informed the local depart
ment that Portland afternoon papers
were printing the story of the capture
OF the man. Then Detective Sergeant
Wren was Instructed to send a telegram
asking the Portland police for informa-
ton concerning the capture. Late yes
terday afternoon a reply came from the
north which said:
I'VE have made the arrest of Fred
Sibaldi, identified by some one here as
Pietro Torturici. He does not answer
description of your circular, and we
doubt his identity, but will mail you
photos tonight to see If he can be re-
cognized as Pietro Torturici."
In view of this dispatch the local de-
partment was skeptical concerning the
identity of the northern prisoner.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08

LONDON. April THE by-election
yesterday in the by-Division of Suffolk
resulted in the election of H. Pearson,
Liberal, a son OF Sir Weetman Pearson.
by a majority of 1877 over the Marquis
Of Graham, Conservative, eldest son Of
the Duke of Montrose.
The campaign was known as the
ladies battle" because the most prom
inent figures in it were Lady Mary
Hamilton, the richest woman of Great
Britain, who is engaged to be married
to the Marquis of Graham, and the
young wife of Pearson.
The small Liberal majority is simply
due to the intense popularity in the
county of Lady Mary, who appealed per-
sonally to the voters and asked them to
give her as wedding present the cleo
ton to Parliament of her future hus-
band.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08
CLEVER ITALIAN
BUNK0ES POLICE
Gets $500 From Portland
Sleuths by Claiming to
Know Murderer Torturici
POINTS OUT WRONG MAN
Child of Sunny Italy Gives
Oregon Detectives Lesson
in Art of Doing Others"
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL
PORTLAND, April 7.-Detective Joe Day
and Inspector of Police Bruin are holding
latter end OF Lent. This sadness is not
due to the fact that 1t is holy week, but
because a very ordinary looking Italian
has bunkoed them out of $500 and left with
no trace behind.
The thief catchers, when warned by
Chief Oman of San Francisco that Peter
Torturici, the bay city murderer, was
probably in Portland, made search of
the Italian quarter and found a son of
sunny Italy who said he was personally
acquainted with Torturici, knew his hid
ing place and for price would deliver
him to the law. There was haggle over
the terms. but the Italian stuck at $500,
and the officers finally agreed to pay.
Then there was the BLACK Hand" The
informant must be given time to get away
before summary vengeance should fall
from the terrible secret order. Nothing
easier. The money was placed in the bank
to the credit of the informant. Fred ST.
beldi was pointed out as Torturici, and
after being kept under surveillance for a
few days was arrested. In the meantime
the bunko man drew the money and is
now far away.
Except that he is an Italian, Sibeldi does
not in any particular resemble the sought
for Torturici.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08
COUNTY CLERKS ERROR LEADS
TO RAWHIDING OF A NEGRO
Black Man WObbed I'm Alabama Because
He Insisted Upon Doing Duty
Ms Juror.

MEMPHIS. Tenn, April Through
an error Of the Clerk Of Monroe County.
Alabama, a negro was included in the
last jury list, and, DESTROYS Of serving
as a taiesman, swan swollen river to
reach Nonrceville. the county seat Here
the mistake was explained and County
Judge Lockland excused him from SER
vice, but the negro declined, and in
sisted upon acting as juror.
That night he was taken 10 the woods
ard severely dashed with horsewhip
He returned 10 Monroevilic today and
laid his case and his wounds before the
Judge, who at once called upon the
Grand Jury to ascertain the identity Of
and indict his assaiIants.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08
MOTHER LOSES
HER LIFE BUT
SAVES BABIES
Run Down by Train
While Getting Chill
dren Off Track.
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL.

SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL.
MOUNT VERNON, y. Y, April Mrs.
Nellie Morrissey gave her life this evening
to save her two children. Just as she
snatched them from the path of one fast
flying train of the New Haven railroad
she was struck by another and Instantly
killed.
Mrs. Morrissey. who was IS years old
and lived in the subuSbs of Mount Yer
non. returned from shopping in New Ro-
cheIle to find that her two children had
strayed upon the railroad tracks. Her
second glance showed that coming toward
them at high speed was an express train,
while curve of the road would prevent
the engine driver from seeing them in
time to stop.
The mother knew an alarm would only
bewilder the little ones. Absorbed in their
play, they would not hear the whistle or
bell, so she darted up the high embank-
ment TO the track
Run over to the other side" she cried
calmly. pointing to the southbound tracks.
Run over there, children, quick" at the
same time pushing them. Wonderingly the
children complied, crossing the track
ahead of their mother almost as the
train was upon them.
The mother followed, still urging the lit
tie ones on until they had left both tracks
and were waiting for her. The anxiety Of
the mother had caused her to forget the
ordinary precautions. and as she stepped
on the other track it was to stand directly
in front of the Boston express, going fifty
miles an hour. Her body was hurled down
the embankment and death was instanta-
neous
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08
IDENTIFIES
THE BLOOD
OF HUMANS
Discovery Made by
a British Sci
enlist.
May Render Murder
Mysteries Easy Of
Solution.
Varying Characteristics Re-
vealed in Life Giving
Fluid.
Special cablegram to The Call and the New
York Herald. Copyright. 1906. by the New
York Herald Publishing Company.

LONDON, April If the conclusions
OF scientific writer in the current
issue OF the Monthly Review are ac-
cepted. murder mysteries of the future
will be much easier OF solution. The
writer, Paul Uhlenhuth, announces that
he has discovered means OF Identify
ing dried human blood.
What this signifies will be apparent
when it is stated that the greatest ex-
perts in medical Jurisprudence have
hitherto held that it was impossible to
ascertain definitely whether or not dried
blood was that of a human being or an
animal.
After referring to the Identification of
the blood when it is fresh by the size
and shape OF the corpuscles Uhlenhuth
goes on to say:
"As we have seen, however, blood con-
tains other characteristic substances.
namely, albuminous materials, and
should it transpire that these albuminous
substances are different in various sorts
of blood and should there be a method
of proving this difference, even after the
blood has dried, the difficult problem Of
differentiating blood would be solved
and this problem may, as matter OF
fact, now be regarded as solved"
Uhlenhuth explains his system and con-
tinues:
1.-THE most incontestable proof Of the
practical utility of the process was fur
nished by myself. The Russian Minister
of Justice placed at my disposal numer-
Gus objects procured for criminal trials,
which were bloodstains of whose origin I
had no knowledge. My analysis of fifteen
of these bloodstains was compared with
the official records, and in every case it
was found that, whether 1t was question
of human blood or the blood of soma ami
NAL, it was correct.
"There was the case of man who de-
manded that an annuity be paid by the
Government to a workman who was no
longer capable Of earning his living.
stating that he was suffering from a
hemorrhage. doctor who was called
in found him in a bed befouled with
blood. but could discover no reason for
the hemorrhage. The blood-stained
sheet was forwarded to me to be ex-
anined. and 1 was able to ascertain that
tne blood on it was that of an OK, the
man having obtained it from slaugh-
ter-house and poured this over himself
as he lay in bed"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08
Fleet Leaves This City Some Time in June
on Its Flying Voyage.

The first trans-Paciic yacht race on rec
ord will take place from this city to Hon
olulu some time next month Already the
event has created a great Juror among
the yachting fraternity all over the Pa
ciffc Coast and the Hawaiian Islands. and
# is likely that seven or eight yachts will
compete for the beautiful cup offered by
the Hawaiian Promotion Committee.
This cup will be finished within the next
few days. 1t has been designed by Shreve
& Co. of this city and workmen are now
putting the finishing touches to It. The
cup is one of beauty, being shaped after
the style OF the calabash. or native Ha-
waiian bowl. 1t is to be constructed OF
solid silver and the base will be OF native
Hawaiian wood, which resembles mahog-
any to certain extent
The design on the bowl is very unique
The harbor OF Hawaii is pictured here.
and the great volcano can be seen In the
distance On the opposite side will be the
picture of the winning yacht. with its
name engraved underneath The cup will
cost $500 The Hawaiian citizens are en-
deavoring to have another cup donated
for race from Honolulu Immediately fol-
lowing.
The yachtsmen of Hawaii are pinning
their hopes to the yacht La Paloula- COM
manded by Captain Macfarlane. She has
been entirely remodeled and left for this
city several days ago. Among the other
entries will be the Lurline. Fulton g. Ber-
rvs Mike. James v. Coleman's sloop Ag-
gle and the Ramona, owned by Douglas
White. 1t is expected that other we'll
known yachts will be entered within the
next few days
MEIGGS WHARF STARTING PLACE.
The exact date of the race has not as
yet been set, but it will probably take
place some time in June. The local
yachtsmen are very much interested IN
the affair. and when the La Paloma ar
rives here she will be given royal well
come.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08
DAUGHTER DEFEATS
FATHER AT POLLS
Prevents Reelection in Or
der to Save Job for a
Woman Teacher.

COLUSA, April THE election of
School Trustees held yesterday in Wash
ington District developed into very In
teresting contest between father and
daughter u was rumored that P. v.
Berkey. incumbent and seeking re-eiec-
ton, intended TO Gust the present woman
teacher and give the position to another.
His daughter, Miss Florence. who is very
friendly with the teacher. heard the ru-
NOR and decided to Illustrate her fathers
plan. Miss Berkey won after hotly
contested but friendly election.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08

The starting place OF the race viii prob
ably be Meiggs wharf 1t was announced
some time ago that the race would surely
be held during the month OF May. bur
this date has been postponed in order to
give the Honolulu yachts a chance TO ar
rive here and get into shape before enter
ing the great contest OF ocean speed
The start viii be by the usual one gun.
the time OF all the yachts being taken as
they cross the line. All yachts must be-
long to some recognized yacht club and be
not less than forty feet deck length
Realizing the necessity OF liberal condi-
tons, the Honolulu regatta committee.
having the race In charge. places no re-
strictions on sails carried. number OF crew
or as to professional sailors or navigators.
while the usual rules of the road viii gov
ern the race.
Handieaps have been arranged as fol-
lows: An allowance OF one hour per foot
OF length. which will be determined as fol-
lows: Length Of water line. plus one-half
overhang. the measurements to be taken
when the boat is ready for sea with all
stores on board These conditions provide
a fair system OF allowances.
The finish of the race viii be or the
famous Diamond Head. known TO every
traveller across the Pacific The light
house must be abeam, and the arriving
yacht must signal by private nag or IN
case of an arrival by night by the burning
Of a Coston signal when within i've miles
OF the lighthouse. and again when the
light is abeam-
A Waterman will be on duty night and
day at the lighthouse to time the arrival
or make flag or light acknowledgment OF
the signal OF the approaching yacht After
recording and complying with the Govern
ment regulations the yachts viii proceed
10 the harbor-
FEAsTING WILL FOLLOW.
The arrival Of the yachts at the islands
N
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08
MINER HAILED
BEFORE JUDGE
Young Californian Appears
in Court to Answer
to a Charge of Battery
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL
rpr,cIAI. DISPATCH TO THE CALI.


NEW YORK, April 7.-wilson Miner.
who married the widow of Charles T.
Yerkes and lived with her in the Yerkes
palace on Fifth avenue, went to the West
Side Police Court today to answer to a
charge of assault preferred by Benjamin
Friedman, 10 years old. law clerk en-
ployed by Edward Krug Jr.. an attorney
Friedman was wrapped from the Adam s
ample up in gauze strips. His eyes peered
forth between Sits in swathings His left
arm was in a sling
Friedman is about five feet tall and
weighs probably half as much as the
young Lochinvar out of the West, who.
he alleged, had assaulted him.
Magistrate Finn heard the bruised
Friedman first. 1t seems that Walker
HUMANS holds bill of SAG against Miner
for press clippings compiled at the time
when Mizner and Mrs. Yerkes were being
starred in the headlines. Alleging that
Miner would not pay the bill, Hymans
nut the account in the hands of Lawyer
Krug. who in turn sent his clerk, Fried
man TO serve a summons on the CaIifor-
MIA gallant.
At the Hotel Seymour. where Miner
lives Friedman was shown to the two
room suite which Miner occupies some
times. He knocked on the door. and in
response to an invitation from inside he
walked in, finding Miner in bed. He
nitched the summons on the coverlet and
started out, but he didn't start fast
enough.
Miner said to the magistrate:
This man got into my room through
false pretenses- only used force enough
to eject him from my apartments
..Well. don't eject him so emphatically
next time" said the magistrate. You are
5;sobarred~
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08

SAN JOSE. April Although not
past the danger line. George Douglas
who was shot by Burglar Kramer Mon
DAY night. is doing well and no grave
symptoms have appeared Kramer,
from whose leg bullet was extracted,
f. rapidly recovering from his wounds.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08
FIVE ACCIDENTS IN ONE
DAY Is PITTvILLE's RECORD
Tree Mains Two Woodchoppers, Girl
Chops on Sisters Finger and a
Mule Kicks m Man.

REDDING, April Five serious ac-
cidents in one day was the record made
at PittviIle. twenty miles from Red
ding, Wednesday. aubrey Vestal was
seriously injured by a kick from a
mule, Michael Kenny cut part of his
foot off with an ak. vena Sykes lost
her finger as a result of her sisters
carelessness with an ak and two wood
choppers were MANNED by a falling
tree. It was record breaking day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08
Mount VeSuViuS
Is a Colossal
Brazier.
Lava AValanCheS Bury
Homes of Italian
Peasants.
Heavy Earthquake Shocks
Add to the Terror of
the POpulace.

NAPLES, April . Mount Nesu-
Vius IS a colossal brazier and the town
OF Boscatrecase, on its southern de-
ciIvity, has been transformed into a
gray island Of ruin by the ashes from
the crater Of the volcano. Torrents
OF liquid FIRE. resembling in the dis
tance serpents with glittering yellow
and black scales. are coursing IN all
directions, amid runblings, detona-
mons and earth trembllngs. while a
pail Of sulphurous smoke that hovers
over all makes breathing difficult.
The streams OF lava are resistless.
They snap Ike pipe stems the trunks
OF chestnut trees hundreds Of years old
and blight with their torrid breath
the blooms on the peach trees before
the trees themselves have been
reached TIE molten streams do not
spare the homes OF the peasants. and
when these have been RACED they dash
into the wells. as though seeking TO
slake their thirst. and. after filing
them. continue their course down the
mountain side.
Everywhere IN the vicinity Of the
volcano pitiful scenes are witnessed,
women tearing their hair in their
grief and old men crying aloud at the
loss OF their beloved homesteads,
while IN the distance. IN striking con-
trast, lie the sapphire-colored Mediter
ranean, the violet-hued mountains OF
the Sorrento peninsula and the island
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08
ne Call Prints More Any Paper Published
THE rHEATERs.
Matt

ALHAMBRA-.'My Partner Matt
nee.
AICAZAR-"Chariey Aunt" Matinee
CALIFORNIA-'Mis New York Jr'-
Minister'S Son
Matinee
CHUTES- Matinee.
COLUMBIA-'sD4e Orientreise-' Matt
nee-Gerardy.
GRAND-"Caught IN the Webb"
Matinee.
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Observation-Disclosures.
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08
INSURANCE AGENT
GUILTY OF ISLANDER
Paris Representative of the
Equitable Fined by a
Court.

PARIS, April THE Correctional
Tribune of the Seine rendered a deci-
sion today IN the suit for alleged SLAM
der and defamation of character
brought by Flox Duboin, a lawyer.
against Percy Peixoto, director general
in Paris of the Equitable Life Assur-
ance Society of New York The tri-
bunaI dismissed the complaint of defa-
nation of character, but sustained the
charge of SANDER. Peixoto was fined
5000 francs and franc civil damages
The Equitable Society was declared to
be responsible for the actions of its
director general.
Duboin formed in the beginning of
this year an association for the protec-
ton of Frenchmen insured in the Equit-
able. Peixoto complained to the Min
lister of Justice that Duboin was con-
Quoting a campaign of calumny and
blaekrnail. The suit just decided was
the result.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08
Duke and Cardinal Aid People.

Artillery cars have been sent to the
assistance Of the fleeing peasants, and
the Duke OF Aosta. Cardinal Joseph
Frisco and all the authorities. despite
the rain today. went to the portions
OF the mountain most threatened, in
order 10 succor or comfort the people.
The Duke OF Aosta was especially
active He explained the means he
believed best TO save lives and proper
" and had the engineers and soldiers
erect parapets and dig trenches in or
der TO change the course OF the lava
streams, and at times gave an example
OF his energy by working himself.
Cardinal Frisco distributed necessaries
OF life to the peasants, and even went
SO FAR as TO give away the rings he
wore on his fingers. Repeatedly he
exclaimed TO the frightened peasants
Pray, my children; you may be
sure God viii not desert you"
The statue OF St. Anne, which was
taken to the mountainside TO con-
front the lava. is frequently moved
backward, as the tide advances.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08
Earthquakes Add to Fear.

Considerable apprehension is felt
because Of the earthquake shocks.
which are growing stronger and are
felt even at Castellamare. fifteen miles
southeast Of this city. Each shock is
accompanied by deep and prolonged
detonations.
Ottajano. at the northeast foot of
the mountain. IS threatened bv a
stream Of lava. and the people are be-
ginning 10 desert the town. The Don
ulace OF Tore Annunziata. at the
south foot, have requested that night
trains be run 10 the town. This re-
quest has been granted and trains are
now ready TO proceed thither in case
Of need
Signor Matteucci, director Of the
observatory on Vesuvius, still con-
tinues to occupy most dangerous DO
sition. With him IS an American en-
gineer named Perrett-
New craters have opened at differ
ent points on the mountain, but If IS
impossible to ascertain their number
or where they are situated.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-08-07
CHURCH OPENING.

First Church of Christ, Scientist, of
this city, announces that beginning
with August 18th, services will be held
in its church edifice on Mcclellan
St, at the usual hour, l0:45 a. m. This
congregation has recently purchased
the former Presbyterian church proper
ty, and with the repairs necessary for
occupancy have converted it into a
comfortable church home. No especial
opening program has been prepared
for next Sunday, but it will be an occa-
sion of rejoicing to the Christian Scien-
fists, which they cordially invite the
public to share. Sunday, Sept. ID,
evening services will be resumed, be-
ginning at 7:45.
The reading room in connection
with this church will, after next Thurs
day, Aug. 9th, be located in the Rohde
block, 519 Third St, and will be open
to the public from a. m. to 5 p. m.
daily, except Sunday; also Tuesday and
Saturday evenings from to O'Clock
The Christian Scientists of this city ex-
tend to all an invitation to frequent their
reading rooms and to make use of
their publications, of which a supply
is always at hand
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-08-07
DIES FROM SHOCK.

Two trains on the same track, both
in motion, crash and the invariable
results, tells the story of the injury and
death of Robt Kerr, whose family re-
sides at 727 Scott street. Saturday
afternoon Mr.. Kerr, who was an en-
gineer on the st. Paul road, was haul
ing log train through Drokav, when
he ran into the rear of freight train
which at the time was switching in the
yards. 1t appears that all of the train
men, (of the log train at least) jumped
and shouted to Mr.. Kerr to jump. He
did not do so for some reason. Pre-
sumably he was using every effort to
stop his train. 1t is said the air brakes
of his train refused to work and he re-
versed the lever and staid in the cab
until the crash came. His engine and
three cars were ditched and badly dam
aged. Mr.. Kerr was taken from the
wreck, badly bruised man. The flesh
was literally stripped off his right leg
and he complained of injury to his
spine. 1t is also quite probable that he
was injured internally. There was
same delay in bringing the injured
man to this city and when he arrived
here he was Immediately removed to
St. Mary's hospital, physician being
there to give him immediate assistance.
The injured man was conscious up to
about $50, when he lapsed into
comatose state and it was then quite
apparent that death was near at hand.
He expired about fifteen minutes later,
death being due to shock.
Mrs. Kerr and children were visiting
friends in Portage at the time and were
at once notified but did not get the dis
patch in time to board that evenings
train. They arrived the next day and
their home coming was indeed a sad
one. The husband and father they
had left in the best of health short
time previous, was forever stilled in
death.
The remains were placed aboard the
10:40 train yesterday morning and TAX
en- to Portage for burial. The services
will be conducted by the Masonic lodge
of Portage. Mr.. Kerr was about thirty
five years of age and large, powerful
man. He was good citizen and
faithful employe of the company, the
accident which caused him his life be-
ing one of those unavoidable affairs in
cident TO the life of railroad man.