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The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25
CHRISTMAS MAKES.
ROBBER CONFESS
Burglar Gives Himself Up
to Police, Saying Yuletide
Sights Stirred Conscience
TELLS OF HIS CRIME

Thoughts of Christmas cheer and OF
good deeds crowded so thickly upon
Louis Landess, a 22-year-old burglar
yesterday as he paced the streets with
out a home or without a friend that he
gave himself up to Captain of De-
tectives Duke and asked TO be impris-
oned on a charge Of burglary He con-
fessed that on Friday last he entered
the home of Mrs. H W. Bloom at 1900
Golden Gate avenue and stole clothing
and jewelry worth $45. He fed to
Stockton. where he sold the clothing
for $3.50 and gold ring and pair OF
spectacles for 80 cents After spending
the money his conscience troubled him
and he returned to this city impelled
by some unknown force greater than
his will.
For two days he walked the streets
an outcast among thousands, fearing
arrest every moment and lurking in
the shadows when no policeman was
near. The sight of the joyous Christ
mas shoppers, the happy throngs OF
people and of merry children whose
faces We're bright with anticipation,
proved too much for the conscience
stricken thief and he felt compelled to
surrender himself to the police.
'I am thief" he said the moment
ne entered captain OF DeIecIlV6S Duke
office, and I want to be locked UP. A
week ago 1 entered the home of Mrs.
Bloom on Golden Gate avenue and stole
a suit of clothes. ring and a pair of
spectacles I fed to Stockton. where
sold the goods. I spent the money,
but the moment 1 did so / became seized
with remorse. / feared everything and
everybody. 1 remained in Stockton in
terror for three days and then came
to San Francisco. 1 wanted to make
amends for the wrong I had done, but
/ did not dare tell the lady that
was the one who entered her home.
Every one appeared so happy on the
streets and 1 was so miserable that l
finally decided to give myself up and
let the law take its course"
Captain Duke verified the statements
of the self-accused prisoner and had
him placed on the detinue book at the
Bush-street police station. After he
was locked up the young man gave
way to tears. Later he stated that he
felt better and that it was a great re-
lief to his conscience to be placed be-
hind prison bars.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25
MOHAWK ORE REMOVED

The sixty four sacks of Mohawk ore
alleged to have been stolen from the
mine were taken last Sunday night
from the Selby Smelling Works at
Port Costa and delivered to a Wells
Fargo express wagon at the Sixteenth
street station in Oakland, where it re-
mained all night under q guard of
deputy United States marshals and
Pinkerton men. Yesterday morning the
wagon and contents were taken to this
city on the ferry-boat and placed in
Wells-Fargo's vaults In the custody
of the United States Marshal, to await
the decision of the United States Cir
cult Court as to tho ownership Of the
ore.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25
COLLINS REQUESTS JUDGE
LAWLOR TO PRESIDE AT TRIAL
New Tack Is Taken by Accused Per-
5urer, and Case Is Continued Until
A. G. Burnett Withdraw

George D. Collins took a new tack
yesterday in Judge Lawlor's court
when the perjury cases against him
were called for a restoration of rec
ords by agreeing and practically in
sisting that his trial be held before
Judge Lawlor. to whom he has al
ways objected heretofore.
Assistant District Attorney William
Hoh Cook objected to the continuance
of the case yesterday on the ground
that the matter was beyond the juris-
diction of Judge Lawlor because Of
the appointment of Judge A. G. Bur-
nett by Governor Pardee as special
Judge to hear the Collins matter. Since
Judge Burnett has been raised to the
appellate bench, Cook declared that
no member of the Superior bench has
authority to act until after Burnett's s
formal withdrawal and the appoint
ment by Governor Gillett of new
Judge to hear the cases. Cook stated
that neither Judge Cook nor Judge
Dunno would have anything to do
with Collins. and that Collins had
always objected to Judge Lawlor.
Il admit that I have objected to
Judge Lawlor, declared Collins, but
I have no objections now, as I under
stand that the prejudice which I be-
lieved existed does not exist. I have
always insisted and insist now that
this case be brought to trial at once"
Judge Lawlor stated that the only
reason an outside Judge had ever been
brought into the case was because of
the merest Difference to Collins as a
member Of the bar, and stated that he
would be willing to hear the case after
proper restoration of the records had
been effected and after Judge Burnett
had formally withdrawn. This course
was decided on and the case was con-
tinued until 10 O'Clock on the morn
ing of January 8.
Assistant District Attorney Cook
took occasion during the proceedings
to censure the Shefiff's office because
Collins was late in arriving at the
courtroom, having been brought on
car, while the other prisoners were
transported in a van.
Collins answered that the use of
the car was because of his physicians
orders, and that his lateness was due
to the car having jumped the track.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25
TWO EARTHQUAKES
ARE RECORDED
Seismographs of Weather
Bureau at Washington
Show Temblors of Size
MANY MILES DISTANT

WASHINGTON, Dec IA special
bulletin issued by the Weather Bureau
today says:
The seismographs OF the Weather
Bureau recorded two earthquakes Oh
considerable magnitude the hrst short
ly after noon OF the 22d and the sec
ond about twenty-three hours later,
namely, afternocr of December z5-
From the appearance of the records
we are led to conclude that the earth
Quakes originated at widely separated
localities. but this cannot be definitely
told
The first tremors were recorded at
1:51 -60 D. m OF the 22d, and the maxi
mum motion. OF short duration. oc->
CURED at 2:22:40 D. m. The record end
ed about o'clock. The strongest ac-
ton was recorded in q north-south d.
rectfon and amounted to IT millimeter
displacement OF the ground. The dis
placement in the east-west direction
was only 8 mi1lfmeters-
The second disturbance was record
ed just after 12 o'clock, December %.
and the motion In both north-south and
east west directions was greater In
both components and lasted longer
than in the first earthquake. The frst
preliminary tremor began at 12:37:33
D. m, the strongest motion beginning
at 12:49 and lasting from three to four
minutes The maximum displacement
In the east-west direction was 1t ntllt-
meters and 1.s millimeters for the
north-south component. The end OF
the record occurred at 1:r1:21.
"As far as can be judged from the
not at such a great distance as the
first. but both disturbances must have
been several thousand miles from
Washington
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25
GIVEN KNOCKOUT
DROPS ON BOAT
+. Fields, a Naval Druggist,
Doped by Thieves While
Journeying From Vallejo
DRUG WORKS SLOWLY

What Is thought to have been bold
attempt at robbery by an organized
band of thugs occurred Saturday night
when F. Fields. a naval druggist on
duty at Mare Island. was given knock
out drops"
After leaving his wife at the'ferry at
1880 p. m. Fields a half-hour later
staggered into his fathers hotel. the
Yosemite, Ill Turk street, and sank to
the floor in an unconscious condition.
Twenty-four hours later Fields.
when he had been revived by DR..
M. e. Magnus, who was called in,
could not account for his condi-
ton, nor could he remember any
thing after having placed his wife
on car at the ferry. According
to the physician Fields Is the victim
of deadly knockout drops" admins
tered to him during his trip from VAL
lejo on the boat, and the police, in
the belief that an organized band of
thieves have begun operations on the
case.
Fields. in company with his wife. left
Vallejo Saturday afternoon to come by
boat on a visit to relatives in this
city. On the trip down he was en-
gagged in conversation by two men and
accepted an invitation to take a drink
with them.
On reaching the ferry Fields by a
prearranged plan placed his wife on
2 Missions car that she might go
to the home of her mother on Mission
street, and later meet him at his
fathers hotel.
When he arrived at the hotel at
D. m. Fields had a severe cut in his
lower lip and an abrasion Of his fore
head, but how he received the injuries
he was unable to tell.
AS Fields wore a diamond pin and
ring, each valued at 1925. gold watch
and chain. worth 5000. and carried
about $50 in cash. all Of which was un-
touched when he arrived at the hotel,
the supposition is that the drug given
to him on the boat failed to take effect
until after he had reached the ferry
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25

years ago In the street car service of
this city and was a prominent member
of the local union. After leaving San
Francisco he went north and since that
time has been closely identified with
the affairs of the national organization.
While In the city Burton spent con-
siderable time comforting with the more
prominent members Of the local car
men S. union, which Is strongly in sym
pathy with the street railway men OF
Portland.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25
GAELIC DANCING CLUB FORMED

Articles of Incorporation for the
Gaelic Dancing Club were filed yester-
day. The organization intends to pro-
mote Gaelic dancing, study of the
Gaelic language and Hterature,i found
schools and classes and assist the Gaelic
League in the United States and Ire
land. The company is without capital
stock. The directors are James Smith,
Percy H. Lonergan, Joseph Kelly.
Mamie McDevitt, D. j. O'Hara, Mary
]. Cloherty and B. j. Sylver
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25
JAPANESE MURDERER ARRAIGNED

Yasico Iwanago, alleged by the police
to be a professional Japanese assassin,
who killed K. Fugi, hanger-on at a
Japanese teahouse at 13 Middle street,
to avenge the wrongs Of !. Kuchigami,
whose wife had eloped. was arraigned
before Police Judge Shortall yesterday
and his preliminary examination set for
December %.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25
Garments Organizer
to Help Settle
Differences

W. G. Burton, general manager of
the Street Garments Union and mem
Der Of the international executive board
Of that body. left yesterday for Port
land, where he will assist the union
of that city to adjust differences with
the employers.
Burton was employed number of
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25

and that the cuts on his face were
caused by a fall.
Fields Is well known at Mare Island.
having been In the Government phar-
macy service for fifteen years
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25

BANKHuPr TA1LoR-Isaac Jonas. . local
tailor. fled petition In bankruptcy yesterday.
He owes s141s and has no assets
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25
ARREST GAMBLER AS BURGLAR

J. J. Sullivan. residing at 3772 Sacra-
nento street. reported TO the police
yesterday that his bedroom was en-
tered some time Sunday night and se7
and two checks stolen. He suspected
Daniel Ryan, who is known to the
police as a gambler, and caused the
latter's arrest Ryan denied having
committed the burglary, stating that
the money he had on his person was
won at gambling.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25
Your Druggist win Ten You

Murine Eye Remedy Cures Eyes, Makes Weak
Eyes Strong-Soothes Eye Pain-Doesn't Smart :
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25

Jade scarfpins, 75c Nell O'Neu and
Karl Eber, 1744 Fillmore.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25

NET WAISTS-vaues from $10OOto $3.50 These
trimmed with lace lined with silk throughout Many Of
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25

SKIRTS Of every description every material includn
voiles plain and fancy materials plain and plaid silks
to $50 During sale REDUCTION OF 20 PER CENT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-27
Candidates and CAMPAIGNS.

In speaking OF Mr. Carmack the New
Orleans States says that '.he Is one OF the
ablest and strongest men sent to the
United States Senate from the south In
recent years, and there Is no reason to
doubt that had he devoted himself more
assiduously to his duties at Washington
than TO political affairs at home. his place
in the Senate would probably have been
secure and he would have become one OF
the most influential leaders OF the body"
Mr.. Carmack was very attentive to his
duties here until his stewardship was ehal-
lenged at home by an active aspirant for
his seat. and then he properly accepted the
challenge and appeared before his people
to give fun account of his services in the
Senate. He owed Il alike 10 them and 10
himself to do this. 1t certainly should not
have cost him any votes. and probably it did
not He did not fix the time for the cam
paign. but. accepting the date at the hands
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-27
Back Yards and Cleanliness.

A short time ago the mayor of Chicago
issued a proclamation calling upon all citi-
zens to devote a certain day to cleaning up
their premises. securing out the corners
of yards and carting off the trash and ref
use. The suggestion was received with ac-
clamation and Cleaning day" was
success so marked that other cities have
begun to think that there may be some-
thing in concerted action. after all. One re-
suit of the episode has been an awakening
to the fact that the back yard is generally
neglected and that disease germs find there
an easy Judgment and a propitious place
of propagation. Sanitarians have been
preaching backyard cleanliness fOr years..
but the lesson daes not seem to have cars
ried far. People who keep their front park
ings in neat condition. may tolerate without
qualm an inclosed yard in the rear of the
house where old barrels filed with trash OF
every description snuggle in corners and the
grass grows rank in places and tin cans
and bottles and other forms of refuse ac
cumulate to gather dirt. Once a year. per-
haps, the barrels are emptied and the grass
and weeds are cut and the yard Is "redded
up" But In many cases there is no sys-
tematic attention to this part of the lot.
Washington has done a good deal toward
backyard cleanliness during the past three
or four years, thanks partly to the influence
of the school teachers, with their garden
instructions. Until the fences in the rear
OF the houses are taken down or lowered
SO that view of the lot may be had there
will always remain discouraging per-
centage of slovenliness. Once the fences
are taken down and the yard Is spread out
to view. pride will be awakened in most
81 and
order. OF course even then there will be
dirty yards There are some people who
are not ashamed to go about with dirty
faces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-27
The Gorn1an-Wilson Tariff Bill.

Recent tariff discussion in the House has
revived the question of what figure the Cor
man Wilson bill of 1894 cut in the disasters
attending the second Cleveland administra-
ton.
The bill as amended by the Senate and
enacted into law was a crazy quilt affair
acceptable to nobody. But the country was
in the throes of distress before that. In
fact the distress began almost Immediately
after the November election OF 1892. 1t may
be said that the people awoke as from
debauch. They had imbibed all that the
democratic stumpers had offered and gone
to the polls and voted Mr.. Cleveland back
into office by large majority. But the
slightest reflection after the event showed
them the risk they had incurred and bust
ness men everywhere began taking in sail.
The winning combination carried within
itself the seeds of it's own destruction.
What had been won. indeed. but the Offices?
Gold men and free silver men were certain
to disagree about the finances. Free trad
ers and protectionists could not hope to
get together satisfactorily about the tariff.
Mr.. Cleveland, New York man, nomin-
ated and elected by New York Influences.
was to be expected to stand by his creators,
while the democrats who differed with him
both as to silver and the tariff were also
men of determination, and even obstinacy.
What therefore could be ahead for the
country but contention. and probably dis
aSter?
That reading of the situation proved to be
eminentiy correct So difficult was the
situation, indeed, that it took Mr.. Cleveland
nearly six months to decide what to do
which issue to put in front. was
certain whatever his decision might be-
Finally, at the demand Of the New York
bankers, headed by Henry Willard, he put
the money question in front, and boldly
challenged his silver supporters to battle
to the death They took up the gage, and
proved strong that he was forced to
seek the aid of the republicans. who of
course We're glad enough to help him dis
rupt his own party.
The tariff came up ii the regular order.
but by that time the party in power was
in turmoil. and the President most up
popular with more than half of those who
had supported him for the second term.
Everything was at skies and sevens, and
business almost at a standstiil. The hoo
doc of humbug was over all, and time alone
could relieve the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-27

Everybody wishes long life and the great
est happiness To King Alfonso and the rosy
English girl soon to be his wife The match
has general approval. In Spain the change
OF religious faith by the princess has re-
moved the only objection that had been ut
tered there. while in England all the people.
from King Edward down. read in the future
much of good for both countries to proceed
from the marriage.
The English view seems altogether rea-
sonah!e. and especially If examined in the
cold and unsenttmental light OF state affairs
For while The young people are reported 10
ne very much IN love. state affairs are can
washable in the premises. and they suggest
contingencies of very great interest
Alfonso XII. father Of the present king,
died when comparatively young Never
strong. the cares Of his great office, added
TO toe induigencies OF hts station, carried
him on before his time. What he might
have done Tor Spain therefore is but con-
jecturaI. Fortunately for the country his
widow proved to be q woman of superior
character and high intelligence and her in
huence on affairs was for the best. As
queen regent she was all for her adopted
land. and with freer hand would have
done more good. She Iabored under the dis
ability OF personal unpopularity. Her tastes
We're not Spanish, and she did not care to
make them SO. but her heart was at all
times for SPANS interests.
The son resembles the father in that he
IS not physically robust He looks deli
cate. and probably is 50. If therefore he
too. should go of at an early age. the
country would have a second experience
within short time OF a foreign born wom-
an at the head Of affairs. This English
girl IN such circumstances should give a
good account of herself. She probably in
herits strong qualities Her mother is an
accomplished woman and her maternal
grandmother was a very great woman She
herself is represented as well disposed.
quick witted and practical. With the reins
In her hands, she might be expected not 10
get in Uncle Ned's way. nor in that of
Cousin George II he had mounted the box
In England. but to go their road as far
as 1t was clearly to Spains interests for
her to do so.
All Things considered England seems to
play IN luck in the arrangement from any
point OF view No wonder King Edward is
happy, and affectionately escorted his niece
to the railway station on her departure
TO take up her new duties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-27
Bob TaYlor's Fiddling.

And now are told that Bob Taylor
isn't much of fiddler after all. Let the
report be received with reserve. 1t may be
a campaign lie. Mr.. Taylor is not entirely
out of the woods yet. The chances are ia
his favor, but upheaval in Tennessee fol-
lowing the bitter campaign for the nomi-
nation for senator and governor might cut
him out. a republican legislature would of
course mean a republican senator. But,
whether good or bad, Mr.. Taylors iddiing
is probably at an end. Even a nomination
for the Senate carries with it a great re
sponsiblity in the way of dignity. He
should hang up the fiddle and bow, for
there's no more fun for poor Uncle Bob
since he's to go where the grave stumpers
go. 1t said of Sheridan that parlia-
nent lost by the time he gave to the drama
and that the theater lost by the time he
gave 10 parliament The future Mr.. Tay
Tor will not divide himself, but will give
all TO craftsmanship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-27
ALFONSO AND ENA.

FroufSNhe Albany Times Union.
It's 70 take Alfonso and Ena seven days
to get married. Alfonso isn't from Pitts
burg and Ena isn't one of the original
"Florodora" sextet girls.
From the Cleveland Leader.
King Alfonso has congratulated President
Palma of Cuba on his reelection to Of
flee. Isn't 1t fine how an approaching mar
rage gives a man sweet disposition!
From the Detroit Journal
The Spanish government has decided that
100 tons of roses will help some to make 1t
look like love match, anyway.
From the Dayton News
1t is going to require seven days to COM
plete the ceremonies attendant upon the
King OF Spain's wedding Over here peo-
pie have got through being married and
obtained divorce In less time than that.
From the Duluth News-Tribune.
King Alfonso marries with the same reck-
less enthusiasm that he runs an auto and
flies an airship.
From the Milwaukee Journal
Alfonso seems to be more exuberant than
even our Admiral Dewey. But he's
younger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-27
The DEADLOCK STATE.

From the Wilmington Del.) News
One of the strongest arguments why a
republican United States senator should be
elected In Delaware now is the fear of tire
democrats that such thing will be done.
From the Chicago Evening Post.
Let 1t be hoped that the good ship Della
ware has scraped off the last of the Ad-
dicks barnacles.
From the Birmingham News.
Addicks says he has given up the fight
Tor the Delaware senatorship. The public
abandoned fear from such a menace as Ad-
dicks some time ago.
From the Philadelphia Press.
Mr.. Addicks would appreciate 1t very
much If people would stop throwing things
at him while he Is engaged in the iaudable
task of saving Delaware once more.
From the Rochester Herald.
Surely the world is getting better when
Mr.. Addicks voluntarily passes.
From the Louisville Courier-Journai.
1t Will require much stronger evidence
than the testimony of Addioks to show
that ne ever did or ever will make polH-
ical move that did not have In view prima-
rily the advantage OF Addicks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-27

his opponents on that line, aud IL he should.
which side is likely to get the votes?
In Kentucky, too. there Is similar symp-
tom. Gov. Beckham, who is a candidate for
the Senate to succeed Mr.. McCreary, has
just taken a stand for Sunday closing In
Louisville. where the law on the subject has
been openly violated for years by the bars
keepers. If he wins his fight there he will
of course press on In other localities where
abuses of like character exist. and presently
we should witness an upheaval of state
wide dimensions night where John Barley
corn is at his best and strongest. Surpris-
ing. this-very! 1t doesn't read at all like
the old times. It reads well, and Gov. Beck
ham has never done better thing. But the
next election returns will be studied with
some interest.
In Pennsylvania a Irritation Is in progress
between the prohibitionists and the demo-
Gratis over the forming of state ticket.
Over there nearly anything Is In order for
the democrats seeking power. Any port in
storm. Any votes from any sources for
party which must depend upon the corrup-
ton and the blunders Of the opposition for
success. Still the combination Is unusual,
and many democrats will consider 1t aH-
natural If made, will 1t win? A problem
which only election day can decide.
And what of 1905? VIII the democratic
national platform have temperance f1ayor3
Strange tunes these. for both parties.