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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-08-26
Ocean Monster UpSets
Boat of Fishermen
Mighty Fish HurIs San Rafael
Citizens Into Sea When They
Attack II With Hooks

SAN RAFAEL Aug. 25.-charles jan
sen of the firm of Jansen-SchIosser lam
Der company and Harry D. Nash. fore
man OF the same concern, both of this
city. told today of strange and fierce
encounter with some kind OF sea mon
ster while fishing from a small launch
about two miles off Point Richmond. In
testimony of their exciting experience
Nash returned to San Rafael drenched
to the skin from his fall into the waves
which resulted when the unknown
beast of the sea got under the boat and
raised it from the water.
The frightened amateur fishers had
nothing on board their craft with which
to attack the animal except two short
boat hooks. These they managed to
plunge into the body OF their mighty
assailant until it beloved in pain and
whipped the boat out of the water. The
noise attracted the attention OF fisher
men some distance away. who arrived
just in the nick of time. The fishermen
corroborate the story in every detail
They pulled Nash out of the water. took
Jansen from the launch and brought
them to land Then they returned to
try conclusions with the monster. but
it had Withdrawn and was nowhere to
be seen.
There was no disparity between the
description of the monster as given by
the victims of its svigor and that
stated by the fishermen who rushed
to the rescue. They declare that it
was fur covered fish with a girth Of
at least S1s feet in diameter; but how
long 1t was no one could tell, because
It's tail and head were never out OF tho
water at the same instant. 1t must
have been very long and OF enormous
weight, they say, for it tossed the Is
foot launch out of the waves with ease.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-08-26

after midnight he was constantly sur
rounded by union telegraphers in his
headquarters in the Astor house.
Small tonight outli7e1 to Tie Gail
representative the union's side of the
controversy and went into detail on
certain features of the strike. He
said:
81 want to assure you that It is q
fight to the finish in every part of the
country. In the west and the south we
are stronger than here, and in this city
the union is standing as firmly as Glib
raltar. While do not want to take
the position assumed by some of the
officers that there is nothing to arbi-
trate and that we will not arbitrate
anything, 1 do say to you very en-
phatically that at present have no
more intention of asking for arbitration
than have of jumping through that
ceiling. Any proposal to arbitrate must
come from the other side"
WILL NOT APPEAL TO PRESIDENT
do you contemplate appealing to
President Roosevelt or the federal gov
ernment?" he was asked.
No he. replied. Il do not expect
President Roosevelt to interfere. I do
not see why he should do so. He inter-
fered in the big anthracite coal strike
several years ago, but different condi-
tions prevailed In that strike. Then
the public generally was subjected to
hardship. It affected poor persons most
of all think he did right in taking
hand at that time. But In this strike
it is largely a question between US and
the companies. OF course. business in
terests. ]. am sorry to say. are affected,
but we do not feel that the RESPONSE
bility rests upon u.s.
viii you try to enlist the offlces OF
the United States labor commissioner,
Mr.. Neill,' or of Samuel Gompers in the
direction of settlement
Not at all. I have not. seen Com
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-08-26
TELEGRAP
WILL FIGHT To
THE BITTER END
So Declares President of
Union on His Arrival
in New York
SMALL IS CONFIDENT
Says Any Arbitration Pro-
posal Must Come From
the Companies
SMALL IS CONFIDENT
FINANCES SUFFICIENT
Does Not Expect Roosevelt
to Interfere in the
Controversy

Special BY Leased Wae 10 The Call
NEW YORK, Aug. 25.-With
cheering and repeated assurances
that the strikers would stick to
the bitter end" S. ]. Small, ma
tional president of the CONNER
cial telegraphers' union of Amer
lea, was today received by the
strikers in New York. He was
met at the Grand Central station
by committee of 200 at $50
o'clock this morning, and half an
hour later was received with en-
thusiasm in Everett hall. Until
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-08-26

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 25-Harry
Gurk died in an. hospital here tonight
from injuries received today when a
train crashed into an automobile on
Five Mile beach, near wildwood. kill
ing his father. Henry j. Gurk. of this
city, who was driving the machine. Mrs.
Gurk. her brother in law, Walter H.
Gurk. and his wife. who were in the
automobile. escaped severe injury.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-08-26
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
STERN

Pennsylvanis coal companies are unable to fll
large foreign orders for fuel. Page
Waldo Merrill, Boston stock broker, and
his chauffeur are killed when automobile
crashes into stone wall. Page
Brigadier General Allen wants signal service
corps increased. outlining plan for winning big
victories in future battles. Page
President OF commercial telegrsphers' union
says fight viii be to the bitter end and de-
cIares that any proposals to arbitrate must
come from the companies Page l
sundry civil biz committee Of congress win
progress before fixing the isthmlan appro
pristion, Page
President Roosevelt and Rear Admiral Evans
adopt plans for trip Of battleship feet to Pacific
coast Page
Prince wilhelm eof Sweden bids farewell to
Newport and goes to home Of Senator Aid
rich Page
Grandson of Mark Hanna drives automobile
into nsh wagon and eight persons are hurt P.
Wall street stock market shows steadler
trend. Page 8
California woman and IS others are injured in
wreck near Pueblo. Colo Page 3
Japan buys entire available supply Of white
head torpedoes. weapons the United States
sought Page q
FOREIGN
yiceroy of Chi Ii slated for place at head of
Chinese army owing to generalization of that
department. Page 7
collision of trains between Bordeaux and Paris,
France. Page
British liberals aided by Labor members of
commons. win carry on vigorously the nsht to
destroy the house Of lords. Page
COAST
Angry Reno mob. comprising bar tenders ana
gamblers among its number. forces police to
free Salvation Army women arrested for
preaching on the street Page
Furious hail storm snd eioudburst ruin wheat
and alfalfa crops Of UmstTa county. Or. P.
Harvest Of death may ensue in Vallejo, where
people are compelled to drink poisonous
water Page
EDITORIAL
san Franciscos residence sites. Page g.
Mr.. Harriman's logic Pare
GRAFT
Oakland councilman and former councilman
subpenaed TO appear today as witnesses for
prosecution at trial Of Louis Glass. Page 4
CITY
Girl who can talk like poet learns that
rival throw brick like a man. Page 10
Fire caused by cigarette falling in tank Of
auto car causes $4,000 damage. Page
Faithful followers Of schmitz pay him VISIT
in the county Jail to discuss the political stu
alton and learn his views. Page
Louis Schoenberg. head Of local lottery syndi-
cate, protects himself and interests by corrupt
ing city officials and state senators Page
Seven are injured when Market street owl
car crashes into railroad derrick Page IA
Members of st. Vincent de Paul society dis
cuss the various phases of charity work in this
city. Page Z
Under new police commission the Schmitz-
Ruef municipal crib must be closed and the
tenderioin cleaned. It is reported that the
future chief Of police is now dark
horse" Page "A
All efforts to get concessions from Modesto
and Turlock citizens have failed and Hetch
Hetchy water project VIII be taken up before
Secretary Of the Interior ]. r. Garfield Page Il
Chinese merchant arrives here to visit Berke-
ley, ending American tour Of school inspec- |
ton. Page z
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-08-26
$4,000 OFFICERS AND MEN

At no time, if present plans are
followed, will the feet be sep
arated. This means that 10 big
battleships viii visit FIVE South
American ports, at four of which
never more than four have been
seen at one time. 1t means that
1900 officers and men must be
given liberty in at least two Of
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-08-26
INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
TELEPHONE TEMPORARY SO
MONDAY. AUGUST 2s. 1907
WEATHER CONDITIONS
NEWS TO-DAY

4ESTERDAY-Clear: maximum temperature,
Ga: minimum. -.
FORECAST FOR ToDAY-Fair, with fog in
the morning: light west wind. Page II
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-08-26
corroN sTRH1E sETTLED

VALLEY FIELD, Quebec. Aug. 25-
The strike Of the $500 operatives Of
zhe Montreal cotton company has been
settled.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-08-26
Impertinent Question No. Is
What Would You Most Like TO Know7

For the most original or wittiest answer to this ques
tion-and the briefer the better-The Call will pay
The Call will pay ONE DOLLAR each. Prize
winning answers will be printed next Wednesday
and checks mailed to the winners at once. Make
your answer short and address 1t to
IMPERTINENT QUESTIONS.
THE CALL
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-08-26
Lottery Trust Protected by Schmitz Administration

Potgah of in Sconds and in
its ,fmtJt of and
E. eIopar right
Wobe AHanpT tt c nadAbeR Rue.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-08-26
SUBURBAN

Ocean monster upsets boat Of two men Of San
Rafael when they attack it with hooks OF Point
Richmond Page
Large Increase is shown In the purchase of
Oakland real estate by permanent inves-
tors Page 8
Methodists of First church, Oakland hold
rally day exercises. Page 5
japanese causes arrest of countrymeu who
demanded $500 as price for wife's return P. 5
First Greek theater concert is a nasco; singer
fails to appear and Taylor blames malls. Page
Host Of pretty girls will preside over booths
at the Alameda county exposition and carnl-
val. Pare
Southern Pacific railroad detectives locate
leader Of thieving employees who have looted
baggage Of $4,000 worth OF property. Pare
Harry c. Keyser. San Rafael businessman,
is mysteriously missing. Page S
Mrs Helen Kelly gives version Of her arrest
at instance of brother in law and threatens
to air family troubles If pressed. Page 4
SPORTS
Oaks and Seals break even in the two games
played yesterday Page
An open handicap singles tournament viii De
played on the California club courts next Sun
day and Monday. Page 8
San Francisco fycssting club members end
season at Stow lake with big perform
ances- Page 9
Five thousand spectators witness exciting au-
tomoblle races at Tanforan track under auspices
Of the Olympic club Pare 8
Ralph Rose puts the 16 pound shot IL inches
farther than worlds record in an exhibit
tion- Page 10
MINING
Mining outlook in siskiyou, Trinity and
Placer counties is reported as excellent. Page 10
MARINE
Bark St. Katherine arrives after long voyage
from Honolulu Page II
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-08-26
PLAN TRIP Of
FLEET 7 To
PACIFIC
Roosevelt and Rear
Admiral Evans
Adopt Route
BaffIeships TO Come by
fhe Straits of Magellan
Officers and Men
to Make Cruise
Number $4,000
San Francisco viii Be
Afforded Great Display
San Francisco Viii Be
Afforded Great Display
Special BY Leased Wire to The Call

Special By Leased Wire to The Call
FORT MONROE, Va,
Aug. 25.-Fifteen of the 10
battleships which will make
the cruise to the Pacific next
winter lie at anchor here,
ready to put to sea tomorrow
for feet drills and battle
maneuvers. Rear Admiral
Evans, commander in chief
of the Atlantic feet, returned
to his flagship, the Connecti-
cut, yesterday, and although
he has not spoken a word Of
his conference with Presi-
dent Roosevelt in Oyster
Bay on Friday, it is now realized
that there is no turning back in
the policy which will strengthen
American prestige by transferring
the bulk of the American sea
power to the Pacific, where ma
tional responsibilities and inter
ests are heavy.
Since President Roosevelt has
ordered that the cruise be made
via the straits of Magellan, San
Francisco and Puget sound, no
officer can express the opinion.
held by so many, from Rear Ad-
miral Evans down, that the Suez
route to the Pacific is far pre-
ferable.
President Roosevelt found out
at the conference on Friday that
the feet requires only general re-
pairs of the usual fall docking to
be ready for the cruise Of 1872
knots from Hampton roads to San
Francisco.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-19
G unposed Suicide.

New York, Dec. l9.--An inqueat has
been begun on the body of DR.. William
B. Turner, who was found dead in the
bedroom OF his Eighth avenue home last
night with bullet wound in his head
and a revolver on the floor by bis side.
The only direct evidence OF the tragedy
is that given by F. l.. Bishop, of the
contract department, who had been liv-
Ing with DR.. Turner during the latter's
wife's absence in California. 1t was
Bishop, who returning late last night,
found the physician's corpse. Additional
light WAS thrown on the case, however,
By the letter Turner wrote to his wife,
who was to have returned In few days,
saying he believed he had been a hin
drance and thought Mrs. Turner would
be happier without him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-19
From washington.

correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette
Washington, Dec. 10.
To Mr.. John Wesley Gaines (dem.
Tenn, } fell the honor today of being the
first congressman to psss the lie on the
House floor in the Sixlieth Congress.
The House was considering resolution
for a deficiency appropriation OF 500, OOO
10 purchase free seeds, 10 replace those
of the agricultural department. destroyed
BY FIRE. Mr.. Gaines bTisiling with anger
got the floor, Il notice that a local paper
says that yesterday led foot ball rush
on the appropriations committee for this
appropriation. "The man that said
that is liar-an unqualified liar"
Baug, bang, went the speakers gsvols.
Congressman who hsd last session heard
MIR. Gaines call fellow member liar,
stood up. The "kid" members scooted
for the lobbies. Mr.. Gaines bad TO sit
down, however, without doing further
damage, his minute for rebate having
expired.
According to New York politicians,
here, the dove of pesce will settle down
over the meeting Of the New York coun-
ty republican committee tonight, at which
it is proposed to pass resolution en-
dorsing Governor Hughes for the presi'
dental nomination. Representative
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-19
Another Mine Disaster.

Connesllyille, Pa, Dec. 10. Four
hundred miners are entombed In the
Darr mines, OF the Pittsburg Coal Com
pany, at Jacobs Greek on the Youghio-
gheny river, Is miles west of here.
OF these four.hundred fully one hundred
are Americans, the rest being princ;-
pally Hungarian.
A terrific explosion shook the vicinity
of the mine at 1:30 this morning and
announced to ell the community that q
great calamity of some kind had occur
red down under the surface. Soon
smoke began to issue in heavy volumes
from the mouth of the mine which Is OF
the slope variety. The mouth Of the
mine was wrecked and this circumstance,
in connection with the smoke and IRE
which was discovered to be raging inside
prevented effectually up to l p. M. any
attempts at rescue of the imprisoned men.
The building of the Federal Supply
Company, adjacent to the entrance OF
the mine, damaged BY the force of the
shock. On account Of the violence OF
the explosion which rent the interior OF
the mine and the presence of fire, with
the blocked condition Of the mouth OF
the slope, it is not thought there Is much
chance for the men inside.
McKeesport, Pa, Dec. 19.-Telephone mes
saQes received here at p. m. indicate that an
explosion has resulted in one OF the worst
mine disasters in the history OF this section.
Unofficial staten ents fix the number Of men
in the mine at the hour Of thu explosion at
400. Ifany of these escape alive IT will be
,niyaclo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-19
FxnuIsion of .Iewg.

Vladlvostok, Dec. 19.-Expulsion of
all Jewish residents of Vladivostok is to
be vigorously enforced under terms Of
yesterdays order by the commandant.
The authorities blame the Jews for the
recent mu!inies of the sappers and tor
pedo boat crews, aud say they have
reason to think fresh disorder are being
fomented from the same source. The
town is under martial Law, and the COM
mandaut has authority to drive put any
individual or class he may see fit with
out special sanction from St. Petersburg
whence, however, be is certain to re-
ceive full support. Jewish residents are
being compelled TO dispose to their
property at an immense sacrifice, pur.
chasers taking advantage of the fac. that
they must either relinquish 1t for what
they can get or abandon 1t altogether.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-19
TOday's Telegraphic News.
DeArmond and Williams Fight.

Representative DeArmond, (dem. Mo. J
ane minority leader Williams (dem Misc
passed the lie on the floor Of the House
lust after adjournment today. A fst
fiRht between the two followed, which
required six congressman to stop. VIII
liams was taken to his room with blood
streaming down bis face, DeArmond
having gotten in vicious blow that
opened the check several inches. DE
Almond was roughly handled, but
escaped without bloodshed.
The trouble arose over request by
DeArmond that Williams, as minority
leader, make certain committee assign
ments. These were not made. De-
Almond demanded an explanation.
Williams said he had forgotten them, 80
congressman say who heard the men.
"You're liar" shouted DeArmond.
Williams wheeled In fash.
"No man can call me that" he cried,
as his right arm struck. DeArmond
who returned the blow with such force
as staggered Williams. The blood fair
" spurted from the cash inflicted.
Other blows were exchanged. and the
Two men had each other by the throat,
before they could be separated by their
colleagues.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-19
CONGRESSIONAL.

In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Culber-
son, in a speech advocating his reSolu-
ton for an investigation of the causes OF
the financial situation, charged that the
election and continuance of Mr. Roose-
welt in the Office of President was a
menace to the interests Of the country.
Senator Tillmsn and Senator Lodge
created merriment during an eruditt de-
bate on the question of States right re-
garding prohibition and interstate COM
meTe6
Senator TeIler's efforts to secure pas
sage of bill relieving miners from GER
tain obligations led to sharp words be-
tween Senators.
A constitutional debate was precipi-
tated by Mr.. 1illman, who introduced
an amendment TO the existing law seek
ing to give the States absolute police
power over liquor in interstate commerce
from the moment it enters the boundary
of State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-19

Sherman ssid today that it Was practi.
cslly certsin that the committee would
not only give the Hughes candidacy this
boost. but would also express approval
Of President Roosevelt's administration.
There seems to be considerable ground
for the report that deal has been az
ranged with the administration forces,
whereby the latter copsent to let the
Hughes endorsement 60 through In re-
turn for the complimentary Roosevelt
resolution.
CAPT. Robert 0. Van Horn, Of the
reyenteenth Infantry; Capt Sherwood A.
Cheney. of the general staff, and Lieut.
Thomas Holcomo, it,, of the Marine
Corps, have been appointed social aids
to the President at the White House.
Now its the steel trust that's to be in :
yestiOated may be. Representative Gar
rett (dem. Tenn introduced a resolu-
ton in the House today asking the Sec
retary of Commerce and Labor to report
all the facts within the knowledge OF bis
department in regard to the purchase OF
the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
by the United States Steel Corporation
last November. He also wants the Sec
rotary to report whether the trust con,
trolls all steel companies In the United
States and If not, where thoee not con.
trolled are located and their capital
stock. =,
The report that it has been decided
to have the tattleship feet return via
the Susz canal was officially denied at
the White House today. It is stated
that the return route has not yet been
determined upon, and probably will moi
be until the feet reaches San Francisco
The President is today giving fare
well luncheon to Viscount Aoki the
Japanese Ambassador and the Vlscoun'
tess Aokj. Secretary and hrs. Root are
also the Presidents guests at the lunch
con.
Speaker Cannon appointed Samuel w.
Smith, of Michigan. chairman OF the Distrlc
ofColumbia committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-19
THURSDAY EVENING. DEC. 10. 1907.

Two HUNDRED persons have just been
formed into q class in New York to
serve IS subjects for investigation into
the mysteries of hypnotism. 1t is said
that President Roosevelt is taking a
deep interest in the work. The posi-
bli,ies Of the investigation as outlined
By DR.. Gayer are unbOunded. 1t is like
". he says, that much of the strange
period of human life beyond the cloud
land, where history begins, will be re-
yealed through the subjects under hyp-
poic influence. One ignorant servant
Il, while hypnotizei, has already told
logs about the life of prehistoric
xypt, previously unknown. Other sub
els be says, have revealed strange
bines connected with their previous ex-
.s,ence. One object of the Investigations
is to cure insanity. 1t might be sug-
gested that people generally regarded as
sane are likely to run the risk OF becom-
ing unhinged if they are convinced that
N etempsychosis is correct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-19

PERSONS who have conscientious
se,uples about buying Christmas trees,
lest they should be psrtieeps criminiS in
the destruction Of our forests, will be re-
assured by the statement of Chief For
ester Pinchot that "trees are made ior
use. and there is no other use to which
these trees could be put which would
contribute so much to tho happiness and
good of mankind as their use for chill
drsn and families on Christmas day."
Fl, calculates that the 1000, 600 trees
supuosed to be used annually would
grow Oh less tlan fourteen huadrd
aces. 80 that "the amount is utterly In
significant when compared to the other
great drains on the forest, " and, further
more, trees suitable for this purpose
"do not grow in the old forests, where
reproduction is most important, but IN
the Open" So lug home spruce or
bemIock saplipg and make the. children
happy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-19
A Home Made Happy BY Chamber
Iain's Cough Remedy.

About two months ago our baby girl
had measles which settled on her lungs
and at last resulted 10 a severe attack OF
bronchitis. We had two doctors but no
relief was obtained. Everybody thought
she would die. l went to eight different
stores to find a certain remedy which
had been recommended TO me and failed
to get it, when one of the storekeepers
insisted that try Ohsmberlain's Cough
Remedy. l did so and our baby is alive
and well todsy.-Geo. w. Spence, Holly
Springs, N. @. For sale by w. +.
Creighton & Co. and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-19
Killed bv Policeman.

New York, Dec. 19.-Shot while in
the act of robbng the Empire Wooden
Company in Mary avenue, Brooklyn,
BY Policeman George Jackson, Samuel
Parks died today at the Cumberland
Street Hospital. Jackson vas patroling
his district when informed that burglars
hsd broken into the Empire establish
ment. He went there and found three
men carrying out goods and loading
them into a wagon. The robbers ran
when he tried to arrest them. A shot
fred into the air did not stop them and
Jackson aimed at the fleeing men. Parks
fell with bullet in his back.