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The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
SIGNALING PERFECT
Automatic Apparatus Devised Which
Will Prevent Accidents

We believe that automatic signaling
apparatus has been made practically
perfect and that when located accord
ing to scientific principles (Which re-
quire full consideration of traffic ani
physical conditions) and installed and
maintained in accordance with strict
specifications 1t can be depended upon
never to indicate safety when danger
exists. The signals themselves are
made OF such form and size and may
be so located with respect to each other
and TO the track that they can be seen
easily, and they operate to give a GER
tain indication whether 1t is safe to
proceed. The locomotive, however. is
controlled by human agency and cannot
be made automatic. When the engine
driver sees there is danger ahead he
instinctively reaches to apply the
brakes and shut off steam. 1t is when
he does not see or cannot see that the
best of automatic signals become pow
erless to prevent accidents.
If the signal can be made to reach
down or up and apply the airbrake IN
spite of the engineman: to make the
train slow down IL the signal indicates
caution, and to stop II the Indication is
stop; and having accomplished this the
signal can then cause release of the
brakes and permit the train to proceed,
the automatic control of trains through
the medium of signals will be accom-
plished. Here is the greatest and most
fruitful field of endeavor for the signal
engineer and operating expert.-Rail-
way Age.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
POWER OF SUPREME COURT

Justice j. Franklin Fort of the Su-
preme Court of New Jersey, whose
speech at the recent Pennsylvania So
ciety dinner upon the subject of the
constitution occasioned general COM
ment in connection with that made
upon the same occasion by Secretary
of State Root, declared last might that
he believed the courts of the United
States had the right to settle, once and
for all, the Japanese question in Cali
fornia.
Il thoroughly believe he said, that
the courts of the United States have
the power to reach in any community
any violation of the federal constitu-
ton, or the enactment of Congress, or
of the treaties between this and other
nations. The constitution says that
the decisions of the judiciary upon all
such questions shall be equally, with
them, the supreme law of the land.
Il am not prepared to discuss to-
night the question as to whether the
United States courts can go into the
schools of State and regulate mat
ters therein. Mr.. Root, 1 understand,
believes that they can, but 1 do
know that this question which is vex-
ing California will finally be decided
by the United States Supreme Court
New York Times.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
MISSIONARY INSTITUTE
DRAWS BIC ATTENDANCE
Christianity for Export
Theme of Rev. William
Norman Guthrie

ALAMEDA. March 23.-Despite the
threatening weather the attendance at
the second days session of the mis-
sionary institute In the First Presby-
terian Church was larger than that
of yesterday. the opening day.
The feature of the morning
session today was the address on
Christianity for Export" by Rev. Will
liam Norman Guthrie, rector of Christ
Episcopal Church. Rev. Clyde r. Eby
opened the afternoon session with de-
votional exercises, and a paper on
Missions in the Sunday School, was
read by A. w. Rider.
Dinner was served the delegates to
the conference this evening by the
ladies of the First Methodist Episco-
pal Church. At the session tonight
Rev. George C. Adams repeated the
lecture that he recently delivered In
the First Congregational Church on
Immigration" The missionary insti-
tute will close its work tomorrow Dr.
Herbert B. Johnson. superintendent of
the work being done among the Jap
anese on the Pacific Coast by the
Methodists, will address the young
people at a rally to be held tomorrow
evening at s o'clock.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
o1rR TRADE WITH sERvIA

According to Daily Consular and
Trade Reports, the Consul at Belgrade,
Servia, says that opportunity Is offered
there for the sale of American agricul-
tural implements, stotes, electric appa-
ratus and appliances and general hard
ware. Farming is the chief industry
of the country, and about S25O,0O0
worth of farm implements and ma
chinery is imported annually. Iron
stoves lined with tile or brick, having
fuel-saving appliances and artistic in
shape, would find ready sale. Belgrade
and many OF the small towns are light
ed by electricity. In Valjevo the Con-
sui saw an electric plant fitted with
American machinery and was told that
1t gave every satisfaction. being much
better than German or Austrian ap-
paratus In 1907 there should be a
good market for mining machinery, as
many new mines are about to be
opened up. ]. r. Finney of Valjeyo
will need some copper mining machin-
cry almost Immediately. Some Amer
lean goods go into Servia, but through
Vienna brokers, and are credited to
Exports to the
United States are similarly treated.
Dairy farming is being subsidized by
the Servian Government for purposes
of increase. The Bureau of Manufac-
lures, washington, d. c.. has a list of
hardware dealers in Belgrade.-New
York Sun,
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
NEW THEORY AS TO DISEASE

Medical men are coming round to the
view that personal history is of pri-
mary Importance, or, in other words.
that mans own manner OF life, his
records of health and his circumstances
should be much more carefully consid-
cred than the illnesses that his ances-
tors had died of. DR.. Rabagliati, a med
ical examiner for insurance companies.
who is we'll known in the profession
which he adorns and of high repute
in the north of England, has devoted
much thought to this question of hered-
ity from a life insurance point of view.
In his opinion 1t is not so much disease
that is transmitted from one generation
to another, but organization, or "hu-
manity," as he expresses 1t. Any men,
Der Of the human family may suffer
from any disease to which humanity is
subject, and when an individual so suf-
fers it is the cause of the ailment
that must be inquired into. Exposure to
this or that set of conditions brings va
rying results. If the body be exposed
to one set of conditions 1t will take
on gout; if to another, consumption; If
to a third, cancer. and so on.-London
p T. O.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
K|NCA|D IS ONCE MORE
BEHIND PRISON DOORS
Real Estate Salesman Is
Accused of Passing
Bogus Checks
IN TROUBLE BEFORE
Officials Say That He Is
Entirely Too Free
With His Pen
N TROUBLE BEFORE

OAKLAND, March Pc. c. Kin
caid a real estate salesman, was ar
rested today on a charge of having
passed a worthless check for $25 on
w. Joost Fruitvale realty broker
Kincaid, according to Constable w. c.
Allen, has been cutting dash by
means of cash raised on a plethora OF
bogus checks. Joost says that Kincaid
has run up debts. including a large
number of repudiated drafts, to not
less than $4,000.
Kincaid's penmanship is said to be in
evidence in many resorts about town.
Not long ago he was arrested on a
charge of having passed fraudulent
paper on William Zingg, a cigar dealer,
and A. J. Wilson, liveryman of Ala
media. Before the cases came up for
trial the worthless checks were taken
up by Kincaid's relatives and he was
not prosecuted.
Kincaid was taken to the county
jail in default of bail. The District
Attorney is investigating other charges
against the prisoner.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
BISHOP NICHOLS TO LEAD
AT CONFIRMATION SERVICE
Oakland Churches Will Observe Palm
Sunday Today With Special
Music and Sermons

OAKLAND. March 2s.-Bishop VIII
liam Ford Nichols will Oficiate at the
confirmation service at Trinity Episco-
pal Church tomorrow and also viii
preach at the morning services.
Palm Sunday viii be observed to-
morrow in the churches with special
services in celebration OF the COM
mencement of Holy Week. In the
Catholic sanctuaries the services viii
include the solemn blessing of the
palms. Music and sermons appropriate
10 the day will be given.
THE Redemption" will be sung to-
morrow evening by a large choir at
the First Presbyterian Church.
Nrs. j.. j. Pcake. an evangelist Will
preach tomorrow morning at IL o'clock
at Union-street Presbyterian Church.
She also viii deliver an address at a
peoples meeting IN the evening. A
mems meeting. under the direction OF
the Presbyterian Brotherhood. viii be
held at o'clock in the afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
OAKLAND HARDOR LEAGUE
IS FORMED BY CITIZENS
Will Watch Legislation and
Work for Improvement
of Water Front

OAKLAND, March 23-Invitations
have been extended to local citizens
to become members Of the Oakland
Harbor League, the purpose OF which
is to watch legislation relative to the
water front and to devise and plan
for the immediate Improvement OF the
entire harbor frontage Of Alameda
County. The league has been organ
lied by the committee Of progress. the
harbor committee of which is composed
of N. b. Greensfelder. F. ]. Lea, W. E.
Gibson, ]. ]. O'Rourke, ]. H. Knowles.
W. 7. Wahlberg and c.. F. Gross. The
invitations have been issued by e. B.
Webster, chairman, and n. s.. kits,
secretary of the committee of progress,
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
DESPONDENT TAILOR
PLUNGEs into ESTUARY
Michael Kerrigan Rescued
Three Times From the
Oakland Creek
SAVED BY SAILORS
Declares He Wants to Die
Because He Is Without
Work and Money

OAKLAND. March 2s-Despondent
over his inability TO secure permanent
employment since he lost his position
at the time OF the fire in San Fran
cisco last spring, Michael Kerrigan, a
tailor, who lives in Regent Park, in
that city, made three desperate at
tempts to end his life today by jump
ing into the Oakland estuary from the
Webster-street bridge. He was res
cued each time by sailors from the
steamer Gualala, who rowed out to
him. The first two times he escaped
from them and rushed on the bridge
and jumped into the water again.
When he was taken to land the third
time the police were on the scene and
conveyed Kerrigan TO the Receiving
Hospital He was suffering from the
shock OF his Immersion in the cold
waters. but was soon revived. He
said that he wanted to die because he
was out OF work and had no money.
He has no family. according to his
statements. but has an uncle named
Patrick o OBrien, who conducts a tailor
shop In Fillmore street. San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
THE INVASION OF CANADA

At present immigration is giving us
annually about one new citizen to every
seventy of our total population. Can
ada is getting new people in the pro-
portion of one to thirty Of her present
number. Her arrivals last year are re-
ported as 215,912. Many of our alien
arrivals are only temporary visitors.
They stay with us until work Is slack
or until they have accumulated a COM
Portable little roll of money. Then
they go home again Many stay with
us and add to our permanent popula-
ton. Practically all of Canada's ar
rivals are permanent settlers in the
dominion. Canadas gain in 1906 over
1906 was 1924. or about 40 per cent
New York Sun.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
BERKELEY POLICEMAN
HOLDS UP BRIDEGROOM
Wedding Party From Oak
land Delayed Until Hack
man Pays License
COIN is SENT FOR
Vexatious interruption Due
to Desire to Enrich the
Towns Golfers

BERKELEY, March 23.-An Oakland
wedding party was held up by Police
man Lew Richardson last night in TEL
egraph avenue near Woolsey, and the
bridegroom, who was in a hack en-
route to the home of a Berkeley cler-
gyman. was forced to stop and send
into Oakland for the amount of the
hackman's license before the wedding
journey could be continued The hack
was an Oakland product, but was liable
for the license fee exacted from hack
men in Berkeley, and as the driver
could not produce such a license all
proceedings had to be checked.
The bridegroom sputtered and fumed
but the policeman was inexorable, and
not until the fee was forthcoming did
he give the word to move on. Richard
son did not take the names of the
wedding party, contenting himself with
the coin, which he deposited in the
town treasury today.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
REcALLs FoRGorrEN INCIDENT

The tyranny of Mr.. Haldane in re-
moving the Scots Greys from Edin-
burgh has brought to light again a
long ago forgotten incident of military
interest to Scotland Years ago. in
Cromweirs time an island off the coast
Of Scotland was garrisoned by a num-
Der of Ironsides. and they were actually
forgotten. At any rate, the troops We're
never withdrawn. and record AYERS that
the men intermarried with the islanders
and became a part of the local popula-
tion. The fort-or rather the ruins of
tin which Cromwelps soldiers were
stationed may still be seen by the curl
ous.--Court Journal.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
FUTURE OF SMALL COLLEGES

There Is certain TO be wide future
for the small college. 1t has a place
to fill which can be taken by no other
educational force. The small college
is commonly located In a small town.
1t is quite sure to depend in large
measure upon the patronage and sup
port of men to whom life has been a
hard and serious problem. To such col
leges will come students who find 1t
difficult to obtain means for any edu-
cation beyond the limits of the public
school. The influence upon the civic
life and social ideals of the American
republic which springs from such col
leges and universities-for some have
a wide range of usefulness and many
departments-has been exceedfng gly
valuable. 1t will not be less so in the
future.-Cleveland Leader.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
USED PIANOS
FOR A SONG
Big Clearance Sale of
Used Pianos at EiIers
Music Company

On account of the phenomenal de-
mand for the Auto-piano, which Is be-
ing bought for the finest homes IN the
city and in California. we have accu-
mulated large number of used pianos.
many of them still in splendid condt-
.tion. These pianos would never have
been given up by their owners had il
not been for the invention of the Auto
piano.
You can get piano OF the very fill-
est tone qualities that has seen nothing
but the most careful usage, at less
than half the price that it would bring
under ordinary conditions. II you want
a good, serviceable Instrument, thor
oughly dependable, buy one OF these
pianos now. You can have large
choice and every taste can be suited.
There are four Square Pianos that
are not at all poor. that we will sell
at s12 SIS, $22 and $25 respectively.
Under ordinary circumstances they
would be worth ten times that amount
There is good Chickering Square
S6S. A Steck Square-$78 A Weber
Square-s6s. ~ fancy Emerson Square
-$62. A Steinway Square-S7s.
A Brinkerhoff, sample plano, elegant
oak case, 1882.
A beautiful Bailey. $1s4-
A Kohler & Chase. scarcely used,
s14S.
A Barmore, excellent tone, $l60.
A fine oak Kingsbury. 1856.
A $3.50 Lester, mahogany. $2S6.
A Victor in beautiful mahogany at
just half its regular price.
A fine Hinze, 1882
A good KinIball, s265.
A Schroeder Bros. in oak, S1s5; an
other, mahogany case. SITS.
A well known player piano that sells
regularly for $3.50. for SASS.
These prices are for cash on deliv-
cry. hut If you want time in which
to make payments this can be ar
ranged TO suit your convenience.
Some of these pianos will be sold at
SO per month. others at ss, SO and SO.
Every piano of this lot will be later
taken in exchange for a new piano and
all payments made will apply on the
new purchase.
EILERS MUSIC COMPANY. 113o Van
Ness Ave. 1920 Fillmore ST.. San Fran
cisco; 1075 Clay ST., Oakland; Mail
Building, Stockton; II East Santa Clara
ST.. San Jose. other stores-Eureka.
Portland, Seattle, Tacoma, etc.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
.rrERENp ouT or LUCK

1t seems that Rev. J. Clark Williams
Is having a streak OF bad luck right
now. The last unlucky strike was
when some one stole his hat at the
Christian Church last Friday night and
the worst of II was they didn't leave
theirs and he had TO go home bare
headed. The hat was brand new one
and he put up a more vfgilant search
the next morning in the hope OF finding
II. but his efforts were in vain. He
instructed US to advertise a IS reward
for the arrest and conviction OF the
party or parties that stole his hat that
night-Goltry (Okla-) News.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
INSTITUTE AT IDoRA PARK

OAKLAND. March 23.-County Su-
perintendent of Schools Frick an
nouneed today that the Teachers In
stitute, which is scheduled for April
1, and 8. will be held at the Idora
Park Theater on the mornings and
afternoons of those days. The princi-
pal speaker at the institute will be
Richard g. Boone. a prominent edu-
Gator of Cincinnati. A special feature
of the institute will be the excellent
musical numbers to be rendered.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
nIpING I'M MOTOR CABS

Motor cabs are taking a large hold
on London, where a single company
has contracted for 500 of the vehicles.
which will be equipped with taxi
meters, the fare starting at IS cents for
the first half mile. whether one or five
passengers are carried, and rising to
32 cents for two miles and "a cents a
mile outside of the four-mile radius
having Charing Cross for a center. The
charge by the hour will be 81 cents
Springfield Republican.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
TRAN srRIKEs AGED Man

OAKLAND, March &c. II. Hum
phrey. a shoemaker, rs years old. who
resides at the Union Hotel in East
Oakland. was struck by a Southern
Pacific local at Seventh street and
Broadway today and seriously injured
Two OF his ribs and his left hip bone
were broken and he sustained numer-
Gus cuts and bruises. Owing to his
extreme age. il is doubtful II Hum
nbrev will recover.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
Society in Cities
Across the Bay

OAKLAND, March 23.-Mr. and Mrs.
Alfred Won der Ropp were the guests
Of honor at an elaborate dinner at. the
Country Club this evening. Ten close
friends OF this popular couple enter
tanned at the delightful affair. The
hosts and hostesses were Mr.. and Mrs.
George Wheaton. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Knowles. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Knight,
M. and Mrs. Charles Minor Goodall. Mr.
and Mrs. George Greenwood. Covers We're
lall for thirty-eight guests. The table
presented charming picture in its
clusters of spring blossoms.
To the regret OF their hosts Of friends
Mr. and Mrs. Won DER Ropp viii leave
shortly for their new home in the Brit
ish isles. Six months viii be spent
touring the Continent before they Will
permanently establish themselves in
their new residence.
The Wickham Havens' home in Pied
mont was the scene Of delightful af-
fair this evening when Mrs. Havens
entertained at a large dinner dance.
About the tables. which were artistically
arranged with violets. lilies OF the val
ley and fruit blossoms. the fifty guests
discussed an elaborate menu. Among
those who accepted OF Mrs. Havens'
hospitality were Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Havens. Mr.. and Mrs. william @. Hen
shaw. Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Havens. Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Engs. Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Newell, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Spring, General and Mrs. Oscar Fitz-
alan Long. Mr.. and Mrs. d. A Proctor
Mr.. and Mrs W. +. Kelly, Mr.. and Mrs.
Penberthy, Mr.. and Mrs. Harmon Bell
Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. Heron, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIII Knowles. Mr.. and Mrs Harry Max
well. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Rosenfeld,
Hor
Miss Carrie Nicholson, Miss Marietta
Havens. Miss Katherine Wickson.
Charles Field, Edward Aikens, Harry
Seyd.
ALAMEDA, March 23-Miss Blanche
Tisdale has arrived home from a tour
OF the Eastern States She was de-
layed at Sacramento two days by the
foods and came down from the capital
city by steamer.
Miss Queenie Russell is TO entertain
at an informal tea on Tuesday in honor
Of Miss Pardee OF Boston, who is Wis
iting Mrs. James Black of this city
Miss Fontaine Benton gave a thimble
party at her home, 2152 San Antonio
avenue. yesterday.
Mrs George Whitney and children
OF San Anselmo are visiting Mrs. Whit
ney's mother Mrs. Pariser, Of 2l14 Gen.
tral avenue.
The last dance of the season to be
given by La Tertulia has been post
poned from April TO April Is.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
ACCUSED OF EMBEzzLEMENr

OAKLAND. March 23.-Daniel o'con-
nor, a peddler, was arrested tonight on
a charge of having embezzled gold
watch tntrusted TO him by Isaac
Molaczyc. West Oakland pawnbroker,
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
Events of Day in Four Counties About the Bay

66TTN NHE representative cringng
favning tool of the of the mob but who,
rising the full of political manhood does
take ORDERS but offers guidance."-President
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
LAWMAKERS BLOCK REFORMS

Where is II that private interest goes when
It wishes to stop expression Of the popular
Willy
Not TO the executive. nor to the private cham
bers OF the Judges. but to the committee rooms
and 10 the floor of the legislative assemblies in
Fided, there secrecy is easy, that measures
demanded by the people may be done to death.
despite the urging Of national and State execu,
tive. No, States and syndicates have SEN
ates: districts and local interests have rep-e-
sentatives; but the people of the United States
have only the President 10 speak for them and
to do their will.
True democracy, therefore. while seeking by
all possible means TO improve the quality of the
legislatures and to make them representa- tive
OF principles and ideas rather than of special
and local interests, will strengthen the executive
arm and protect It from legislative inTasion In
matters purely administrative. II viii, through
constitutional forms and by limitation of term,
hold the executive strictly answerable for the
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
PEOPLE WORSHIP MONEY

The United States is in sore need today OF
aristOcracy Of intellect and service. Because
such arietOcracy does not exist IN the popuinr
consciousness are bending the knee In wor-
ship 20 the golden calf OF money. The form
OF monarchy and its p0mp oner a valuable foil
10 the worship or money for fits sake. A
own, aud none Is better more effective than
aristOcracy Of intellect and service recruited
from every part Of our democratic life We
must put behind the fundamental fallacy
that equality is demanded by Justice The con
trary is the case. Justice demands inequality
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
Give Roosevelt Greater
Powers" Says Butler

warding each according to his merits and deserts.
A real representative Of the people is not
their unrehecting mouthpiece or their trucking
servant. altering his course to meet each shift
ing breeze or puff OF passion. He Is rather the
spokesman for their conscience, their insight and
their Judgment as bis own deepest and sincerest
convictions reveal them to him
True democracy creates leadership by it's con-
hdence and trust and follows IL. False democ-
racy decries leaders and exaits dema gogues.
The true democratic representative is not the
cringing. fawning fool Of the OF the
MOD but he who. rising to the full stature of
political manhood, does not take orders but
offers guidance. We Americans well know
that genuine leadership is possible in demo-
cratic state and that an aristocracy of intelli-
gence and service may be built up In a de-
mocracy; for the immortal example Is found In
the life and work and glory Of Abraham Lincoln.