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The San Francisco call., 1907-01-28
OVER TWO SCORE
HORSES BURNED

ALAMEDA, Jan. 81. - Forty-seven
horses in stalls on the second floor
were burned to death in FIRE that par
TALLY destroyed the Alameda Stables at
the corner of Park street and Lincoln
avenue early this morning. The fire is
supposed to have been started by
crossed electric wires
Twelve horses and all of the vehicles
on the lower floor OF the stable were
saved.
T. f. Vonah, proprietor of the stables,
lost twenty-three horses. on which he
carried $4S00 insurance. The owners of
the other animals destroyed were Smi-
ley & Gallagher. two; Joseph Knowland
one; DR.. J. E. Clark. one; James Fowler,
two Mrs Nick Reinecker, one; Thomas
Pellow, one; DR.. ]. A. Riley, one; NJ E.
Miller one; j. B. Stone, one; DR.. NJ w
Brown, one; e. A. Seabrook, one; H. D.
Clark, one; J. Grupp, two; B. Harrison,
one; z. Frye, one; F. N. Delaney, one;
Mrs. Bumer, one; G. Burns, one; Joe
Culgiglren. one.
The building is the property of Mrs.
William Highly.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-28
.DEMENTEO WOMAN
PLANS TRAGEDY
Death of the Turpins De
creed and Accomplished
by irresponsible Sister
MURDER AND SUICIDE

ALAMEDA, Jan. 27-That Elizabeth
Turpin and Frank Turpin. who were
found dead in the hills back OF Leona
Heights yesterday, were demented, Is
the only reason given by, those who
knew the strange pair as to why they
should have decided to die together.
Always peculiar and erratic, the Tur-
pins of late had given many evidences
of the approach of mental irresponsi-
bility.
During the last few weeks the va
garies of the odd couple were very pro-
nounoed They moved frequently to
new lodgings. and would endeavor to
keep their residence secret. The recent
death of Mrs. ]. II. Denise, whom Miss
Turpin looked upon as friend, preyed
upon her mind. Another subject OF
worry was the investment of nearly
$1,000 in four-room fat building that
is nearing completion on Park avenue,
near Central. The Turpins were often
about the structure watching the work
men and expressing the fear that the
venture would never pay them.
Turpin was a small man and walked
with a limp because of rheumatism.
He was about40 years of age. Miss
Turpin was a large woman of the mas
culine type and dominated the affairs
of the couple. Turpin was always
ready TO obey her every order and was
absolutely controlled by her stronger
spirit. 1t was Miss Turpin who spoke
of suicide repeatedly, and il is the
opinion of those who were acquainted
with the pair that the murder and sui
eide were deliberately planned by the
woman.
Although the Turpins were generally
regarded as being brother and sister.
lieve that they were not OF the same
family, but were in reality husband
and wife. The Turpins made few
friends and their lives were a mystery
to their neighbors.
Fred Franks of San Francisco. who
says he is an uncle OF the couple, has
taken charge of the funeral arrange
ments. The Turpins will be buried
from the undertaking parlors of Arthur
Barber, in Fruitvale. on Tuesday after
noon at o'clock. Interment Is to be
in Evergreen Cemetery. An inquest
will be held on Thursday.
Captain j. s. Durkee of 1852 Regent
street, where the Turpins roomed for
three weeks, last saw Turpin alive on
Tuesday morning at the Durkee home.
Miss Turpin was last seen at the~Dur-
kee home on Monday evening by Mrs.
Durkee. The latter had observed the
conversation and actions of Miss Tur-
pin and is of the opinion that the
woman was insane. The rooms rented
by the Turpins at the Durkee home
were furnished, the Turpins having lost
their household effects in the fire in
San Francisco, to which city they
moved after disposing of their ranch
on Bay Farm Island, where they had
lived for twenty-one years The Pub
lie Administrators has assumed charge
of the estate of the pair, which con-
sists principally of the new four-flat
building on Park avenue.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-28
MORE WITNESSES
AGAINST BAILEY

AUSTIN, Texas, jan 27.-The legis-
lative investigation of Senator Bailey
will be in its second week tomorrow.
Important developments are near.
H. Gruet and his son of ST. Louis,
formerly connected with the Waters
Pierce Oil Company. will in all likeli-
hood be the star witnesses before the
committee tomorrow. The Gruets ar
rived here tonight and were closeted
with the Attorney General.
Up to the present time Judge john
ston, the Standard Oil Companys gem
eral attorney, and George B. Clark. To-
cal States attorney for the Waters
Pierce Oil Company, have been the
only important witnesses examined.
Chairman O'Neill tonight authorized
the statement that unless H Clay
Pierce of the Waters Pierce Oil Com
pany comes to Texas voluntarily to
appear before the committee and avail
himself of legislative dispensation
from arrest for any reported pending
indictment against him in Travis
County, thei committee would send a
committee of two members to any
point in the United States to Pierce
and get his testimony. In that event
Senator Bailey and attorneys for both
sides will accompany the committee.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-28
THREE INJURED BY
TROLLEY CRASH
Cars Collide in Center OF
Oakland and Passengers
Are Severely Shaken Up.
NIoToRMAN IS VICTIM

OAKLAND, Jan. 27.-With terrinc
crashing of glass. wood and iron two
streetcars collided at Thirteenth street
and Broadway at $50 o'clock this
afternoon. hurting some of the passen-
gers 10 the pavement and causing a
panic among those unable TO get out OF
the cars.
w. d. Ford of sO7 Chestnut street
Miss Maud Myall of sac Thirty-fourth
street and J. I. Crawford, motorman,
were slightly injured. Ford's hand was
cut deeply by the glass and his right
leg was lacerated and bruised severely.
Miss Myall was bruised and suffered
severely from nervous shock. Craw-
ford's knee was wrenched.
Car 110, in charge of Motorman
Crawford. started TO cross Broadway,
running east on Thirteenth street, when
car 1877, Telegraph-avenue line, Motor
man ]. Forrest, was crossing Thirteenth
street, southbound on Broadway. Mo-
torman Forrest tried TO avert col
lision by crowding on the power to the
top notch HIS car rushed ahead, but
did not clear the track crossing in
time.
The eastbound Thirteenth-street car
caught the rear end of the Telegraph
avenue car with such force as to shat
ter every window on one side of the
cars and TO hurl the Thirteenth street
car off its trucks. wrenching and tear
ing the front end and catching the
motorman in the jam
The Telegraph-avenue car careened
under the blow, but righted quickly.
Forrest and A. G. Avis. the conductor,
went to the passengers rescue and
quickly got them off the car. They
had been thrown in heap inside. but
luckily enough none Of them was Sc
riously injured.
The Telegraph-avenue car was well
filled with passengers. There were five
persons on the rear seats facing the
sside whence came the other car. Both
Ford and Miss Myall were on the Tele-
graph-avenue car. Miss Myal was
seated on the front end. She said both
cars started across at the same time.
Motorman Forrest declared that he
had started before the Thirteenth
street car, and, according to the rules,
was well under way when the Thir-
teenth- street car was standing at the
west crossing. He saw that car move
and realized a collision could not be
prevented. His next move was to
speed up and try to dodge the on
coming car. Motorman Crawford as
serted the track was clear ahead when
he moved TO cross Broadway. Wreck
ing crews soon cleared the obstruction
and traffic was delayed only a short
time.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-28
GIVES THE POLICE
A FOOTRACE

OAKLAND, Jan. 27.-After having
escaped twice from the custody OF the
police and been shot in theAleg by an
officer whose command to halt he had
disregarded. William Griffin WAS even
tuaily captured today by Deputy Sher-
iff William Mofitt and booked at the
Central police station on charge or
battery. Griffin was arrested at san
Pablo avenue and Twentieth street by
Max Schick. proprietor OF saloon az
500 San Pablo avenue. Schick turned
him over to Patrolman P. ]. Connolly.
who started for the police station with
the prisoner.
At San Pablo avenue and Fifteenth
street Grifin broke away from the ON
Ger and ran. After calling twice to
the fleeing man to halt Connolly drew
his revolver and fired two shots, the
second taking effect in the knee of
the fugitive. Griffin did not stop, hoVS
ever but he was run down by ttA
oficer and captured at Telegraph ave-
nue. and Eighteenth street.
When he had been booked at the City
Prison Griffin was sent to the Receiv-
ing Hospital to have the wound in his
knee treated On the way back to the
prison <he patrol wagon was stopped
at the Sixth-street lookup for another
the wagon Griffin jumped from the We
hicIe and fed. He ran down Washing
ton street, but at Fifth street ran into
the arms OF Deputy Sheriff William
Mofitt. The latter placed him under
arrest on suspicion, and while taking
him back toward the lookup met Officer
Feely. Griffin was again placed in the
patrol wagon and was at last safely
landed in a cell at the police station.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-28
GERMAN ELECTIONS
ARE ANALYzED

PARIS, Jan. 27.-Examining the re-
suit Of the German elections from an
international standpoint, virtually the
entire French press unites in regarding
it as distinct Endorsement Of German
imperialism, and, therefore, of the high
est Importance and disuuieting. espe-
cially to Great Britain and France.
The Figaro alone combats this view.
being of the opinion that the desertion
Of the Socialists in favor of the Liberal
party would not have been possible If
the latter had not recently clearly man
ifested desire for less personal form
Of government consideration with
which the Government must reckon
hereafter.
The advanced Socialist organs aresun-
able to conceal their grief at the set
back given TO the international move
ment The Lanterne says of the vic
tory of imper.a4.sm:
THE profoundly regrettable struggle
for armaments among the great pow
ers viii now continue with increased
fierceness and the people will bear the
brunt OF this folly.
NJ. JaureS the French Socialist leader.
attempts to explain the defeat of his al
lies across the Vorge on the theory that
the Socialist victory of 1903 was really
abnormal and due TO the violent tariff
war and antimonarchieal agitation fol-
lowing the fight of Crown Princess
Louise of Saxony with her tutor. Giron.
The Echo de Paris says Germany re-
jected socialism because she felt it led
TOO straight to internationalism and an
archy and because IL was a source of
weakness and a national peril.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-28
PRESIDENT IS NOT A
TRUST BUSTER"

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27-Many of the
greatest railroad men and corporation
managers in this country hold Curl
ousIy mistaken view of President
Roosevelt's attitude toward their in
terests. They have persuaded them
selves into the belief that, because the
President has initiated a series of
prosecutions against the trusts which
were defying the law he is opposed to
all corporations
Nothing could be further from the
truth; yet it us the most difficult thing
in the world for the men of millions,
who are responsible for the trusts, to
understand that the President and
those who are behind him are opposed
only to the bad corporations and those
which violate the law and which are
opposed to the interests of the people.
The efforts of the President to insti-
tute prosecutions have been based upon
the supposed violation OF the law. and
il is this which he wishes to eliminate,
not the corporations themselves
This statement of the Presidents
position in regard TO the trusts is
made apropos of q serious reason which
has been advanced to him for declara-
ton on his part disavowing any inten-
tion of making an indiscriminate at
tack on great corporate interests and
particularly upon the railroads. Those
who know Mr.. Roosevelt intimately
know that he is anything but trust
buster or a demagogue. His friends
are among the moneyed class largely,
and he did not hesitate to put into
his Cabinet Paul Morton, a railroad
man, and keep him there long after
there was a decided sentiment against
his retention.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-28
BENEDICT-ELECT GUEST
OF HONOR At STAG DINNER

John Huff. WHO viii wed Miss Jose
phine Hanlon at st. Brigids Church
this afternoon, was rendered a dinner
last Saturday night by the brother Of
the bride-electa Charles T. Hanlon
The gay feast was attended by the
men friends % The groom. who devoted
the evening TO a campaign of feiicita-
tions and the toasting Of the bridal
party.
Those who gathered 10 congratulate
the prospective benedict. IN addition to
the guest of honcr and the host, were:
Count Rasha Littron, Harry Hun,
Claude "a Hun. BiOn Huff, John F.
HaniOn. Daniel NJ Hanlon. Al Coney
George Whitlell, Frederick Burgin,
Thomas Be-ler, Hugh j. Burns, VIII
liam 9. Cousins. r. NJ Royce, Dr.
Charles p. Parent, George Waterbury.
Thomas -seilersh, Henry W. Taylor,
Arthur Banks, Toby G. Hughes, DR.. A.
2 Garcau, Edward Bresse. Edward l.
COffey, John Kane, William J. Smith
and Frederick Bishop
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-28
CLERGY CRITICIZED
BY RABBI WISE

NEW YORK. Jan. 27.-The movement
TO establish what. Will be known as
free synagogue was formally
launched today at meeting in the
hudson Theater at which the founder
Rabbi r. S. Wise. formerly of Port
land, Ore. delivered the first of
series Of addresses. He referred to his
call to occupy the pulpit of a New
York synagogue, which was not ac-
ceptable, he said, because certain re-
strictions were put on him. Dr. Wise
declared that the suspicion that the
ministry OF both the Christian and
Jewish religions were controlled and
owned by the rich and that the min
listers thereof were mere '1ackeys of
the wealthy" was partially. at least
borne out by the conduct of the min
listers themselves.
The average minister" he said, lis
a tolerated social necessity. who pre-
fers peace and servility to strife and
freedom. Even If the Jews would not
observe this Sabbath 1t would still be
the duty Of this synagogue to proclaim
thea message to them on the one day
in the week when 1t is possible to
reach them. II we must sacrifice the
form of the Sabbath, we will conserve
its substance"
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-28
FIGHT FOR WATER
ON THE DESERT

Ell PASO, Tex, Jan. 27.-In fight
for water, which meant life TO them,
on the Arizona desert on Friday one
prospector was wounded and the owner
of the waterhole, with its slender and
insufficient supply of water in that bar
rem region priceless, was killed.
After two weeks prospecting for
gold on the desert, two young brothers,
William and Lynn Desplain, nearly
perishing from thirst, came upon a
waterhole known as Bears wells,
twenty five miles from Salome, Ariz.
An old man named Jones had taken
possession of the waterhole and for
bade the prospectors filling their empty
kegs. Refusing TO obey, they continued
to replenish their supplies from the
hole. Jones seized his rifle and opened
fire upon them and they replied
When the shooting ceased Jones was
dead and William Desplain badly
wounded
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-28
REPORTS OF RoBBERIEs.

E. Oppenheim reported to the police
yesterday that his home at 32S Spruce
street had been entered Saturday
night and $3.50 worth of jewelry and
other valuables stolen.
The burglars gained entrance to the
dwelling by forcing open rear win
dow during the absence of the family.
The jewelry stolen included diamond
stickpin, breastpin. pair of cuff but
tons, each set with a large diamond;
a gold matchbox, and a pearl handled
revolver.
J. E. Barry, living at 2O53 sutter
street, reported at police headquarters
that his pocket had been picked of a
gold watch and fob. Barry missed his
timepiece just after getting off a
crowded Sutter-street car. He valued
the watch and fob at $45.
The store at 1885 Market street was
broken into Saturday night and fifty
two fountain pens, valued at $210, were
stolen.
Sneak thieves have found the lodg-
ing houses occupied by Greek and Ital-
ian laborers lucrative field and thefts
OF articles valued at hundreds of dol
lars have been reported to the police.
A lodging g-house in the Mission road, at
the intersection of Onondaga avenue.
was entered Saturday night and three
rooms ransacked. Giovanni Cademor-
tori lost SIS, his brother Luigi $71 and
Guftano Chaeisa $50.
A lodging house at II Prima avenue.
also occupied by Latin laborers,
was visited by thieves and several of
the rooms ransacked. The thieves
secured $40 in cash and check for $50
on the Southern Pacific Company from
the room of Joseph Svilai other oc-
cupants of the house who lost their
money are: Dan Polovini, Sal: George
Cetini, $40; Nick Vosvodich, S44 De-
tectives Reagan and O'ConneH have
been detailed on the case.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-28
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
MISSION OPENS

OAKLAND. San. 27-Episcopal mis-
sion meetings, which viii continue in
this city and san sFrancisco for ten
days. were commenced today In oak
land at St Johns Church and the
Church Of the Advent Rev. Charles
Fiske Of New Jersey opened the mis-
sion this afternoon at St Johns, deliV-
ering an address at a children's union
Sunday school meeting. This evening
he conducted services. which viii be
held every night at 7:45 o'clock until
February 5 at that church.
Rev James p. Freeman OF Yonkers.
n " opened the mission at the Church
OF the Advent. He preached this morn
ing and this evening. The evening
services viii be held there as well as
at ST. Johns until February 5. These
pre-Lenten meetings are intended to
stimulate religious activity in the bay
churches. Both clergymen are prom
inent in the Episcopalian field and are
rectors Of important parishes.
A conference of missions and stew
ardship viii be held wednesday and
Thursday at the First Baptist Church
On Wednesday addresses viii be deliv-
cred by Rev. Charles A. Cook Of New
ark, n. j.; Rev. J. NJ. Dean Of Seattle
Wash; Rev. Charles NJ. Cook and Rev.
A. w. Rider.
Thursday the programme will cover
meetings al 10 o'clock in the morn
ing. at O'Clock and at 7:30 o'clock
p. m. Rev. A. W. Rider viii give an
illustrated lecture in the evening on
Japan.
Rev. J. NJ. Dean OF Seattle preached
this morning at the Twenty third Ave
nue. Baptist Church.
Rev. J. A. Gull preached this evening
at Grace Methodist Church
Rev. w. X. Guthrie Of San Francisco
occupied the First Presbyterian Church
pulpit this morning.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-28
ONE MAN KILLED +;
TEN ARE HURT

SPOKANE, Wash, Jan. 27.-c. E
Nickerson, aged 25 the motorman
was killed and ten passengers on the
car injured about o'clock this even
ing when Great Northern switch en-
ginc, running at good rate of speed
struck the car broadside The accident
occurred at Diamond and c streets,
whore the Great Northern crosses the
Minnehaha tracks of the Washington
Water Power Company.
Conductor G. II. Craig, who was also
injured. says he was IN the act Of ask
ing the motorman II it was not time to
stop At the railroad tracks. when the
motorman discovered he was almost
In the act Of Crossing. At this moment
the engine came along, struck the car
and splintered it. Part of the street
car was carried away on the tender
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-28
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The San Francisco call., 1907-01-28
CONDUCTOR HANGS HIMsrI.F

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 27.-Fred Reb-
man, streetcar conductor, hanged
himself today in a shed at the rear of
the house of F. F. Leuck, with whom
he lived. Rebman had consumption and
realized that he could not recover. His
mother died three years ago, and he
had no relatives on the coast.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-28
KILLED BY STREET Can

to stop a fast speeding Santa Monica
car on Sixteenth street this evening
an unknown man stepped upon the
track and signaled the motorman. Evil
IDENTIFY miscalculating the speed Of the
car, he was struck before he could re-
gain a point of safety, and sustained
injuries from which he died within a
few minutes.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-28
cUBAN BANDIT cAPTf,RED

HAVANA. jan 27.-EnriQue Nosa
the bandit Of the province Of Santiago.
who for more than two years had
terrorized Eastern Cuba and defied the
rural guards and who was wanted for
various alleged murders. was captured
here last night by the secret police.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-28

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Jan. III
The sophomore class Is furnishing
amusement for the rest OF the college
world by one Of the most complicated
and exciting class political fights seen
on the campus in years. The editor
ship OF the class annual, the Quad, IS
the plum which six competitors are
struggling to capture. To heighten the
sport an additional dash Of interest has
been added by the entrance OF Mss
Laura Wells of Honolulu into the helGk
Besides Miss Wells H. F. Bruning ane
G. N Richardson Of Oakland, w. J. TEL
fer of San Jose, H L Stafford OF san
Francisco and T. B. Grifiths Of Los An
geles are avowed candidates, and each
has a strong following.
Nominations will be made next Tues
day and then will follow strenuous
campaigning before the day OF election.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-28
RECEIVED BY TTALY,s K1Nc

ROME, Jan. 27.-King Victor En-
manuel today gave a private audience
TO Commander John B. Bernadou. the
American naval attache. The Kine
greeted Commander Bernadou cOrdialIv
and spoke in terms of appreciation Of
America and Americans.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-28
HEAVY sNowsToRM IN sIERRAs.

SACRAMENTO. Jan. 27.-At l o'clock
this afternoon snow began falling at
Summit Station, in the Sierras, and 3
o'clock reports were to the effect that
the storm was general in the noun
tain, though not of the severity of those
that preceded IL. Rain fell between
Sacramento and Dunsmuir. north of
which place a light snow is falling.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-28

These are strenuous days for the
rulers who find it necessary TO adopt
new and original means of keeping in
the public eye, but not to be outdone
by the others, the President Of France
has fred his cook
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-28

Instead of going down in history as
the father of his country. Senior
Palma seems destined to be known as
the statesman with a well-developed
case of cold feet.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-28

The Writer'S Club will meet on
Thursday evening Of this week, when
Mr. and Mrs. W. b. Compton Will enter
tain the dozen members at their home
IN Linda Vista. Among those who viii
be their guests on this occasion are
Miss Charlotte Canty, Miss Maud Lyons
Miss Helen Powell Miss Julia Fraser
Miss Laura Mcknight. Mrs. Albert A
smith. Mrs J T. Baker, Jesse Dibert
A. J. Mcknight Peter Kyne. Philip
Alexander, Roy Danforth and Alexander
Schmidt.
The members Of the Forum Club were
entertained on Friday erening in their
clubrOOms in Armory Hail. Fruitvale
A musicale to which Albert Duhern
Professor Paul Godeska and Miss
DI.aine Duhem. pianists. Victor Du-
hem, tenor and Louise Imhouse. reader
contributed. was the attraction OF the
fOrtnightly meeting. j. w Emerson
performed magical tricks. The annual
meeting Of the club viii be held on the
evening OF February p. The occasion
viii be celebrated By a banquet.