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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
TAFT NARROWLY
ESCAPES DEATH
INTRAIN WRECK
Piston Rod Breaks Off and
Cracks Cylinder of Locomo-
tive on Pennsylvania Road
Train Speeding Along at Rate of
Fifty Miles an Hour Stops
on Sharp Curve
Signal Operator and Engineer
Succeed in Preventing a
Serious Accident

DENNISON, Ohio, June 21.-Sec-
retary Taft had narrow escape to-
night from being involved in serious
wreck on the Pennsylvania flyer,
which was carrying him east. Prompt
action of the towerman in signal
station third of mile east of Gosh
octon and of the engineer of the flyer
alone averted what might have been
a dreadful accident.
As the train was speeding along at
the rate of so miles an hour the piston
rod on the left side of the locomotive
broke off. Almost instantly the cylin-
der of the engine was cracked by the
approaching a town east of Coshocton.
The operator saw that something Sc
rious was wrong and threw down a
signal to stop the train. The engineer
applied the emergency brakes and the
train of six cars came to a stop at q
sharp curve.
The accident occurred at $50 o'clock,
when many of the passengers on the
train were at dinner in the dining car.
Few of them realized how narrow
their escape had been from an awful
accident. Secretary Taft and National
Committeeman Kellogg entered the
dining car and sat down to dinner after
the accident occurred without thought
of anything serious in connection with
the stopping and delay Of the train.
The secretary made no comment on
the incident when informed of II. The
engineer of the locomotive explained
that it was merely good luck that
averted a bad accident.
IF the piston rod, after IL broke. had
gone under the train" said he, I'VE
would have gone into the ditch. as we
were running so miles an hour, and
the derailment would have been Sc
rious matter. Fortunately the broken
rod landed six or eight inches outside
of the left rail. That saved US.
Immediately the towerman sent a
message to Dennison for another loco
motive, and after a delay of about an
hour the locomotive arrived and the
flyer proceeded on it's way.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
Spectators Warn Entertainer OF
Danger When 200 Feet
Above Ground
Flames Envelop Gas Bag Before
Parachute Can Be Used
for Descent
Victim of Third Accident in
Three Weeks Jumps to Roof
and Escapes With Bruises

OAKLAND, June 21.-Hanging by
his knees to the crossbar of burning
balloon, Joseph Randall. aeronaut for
Idora park, dropped zoo -eet today,
escaping with nothing worse than
some severe bruises.
Randall made the ascension in the
presence of hundreds of persons After
rising about 200 feet the spectators
below saw the balloon catch fre, and
the shout of horror which met his ears
was the first notification he received
of his danger. He was hanging by
his legs, head down. at the time. but
at the cry of warning from below he
jerked himself up TO a sitting posture
and, catching sight OF the flames burst
ing from the sides OF the immense can
vas bag, grabbed for his parachute.
He was too late Before he could
disentagle himself and get the para
chute into working order the balloon
was enveloped in flames and. freed
from the gas which upheld it.. dropped
directly over the roof OF Idora park
theater.
JUMPS TO ROOF
For an instant it was thought that
Randall would be killed and the theater
set on fire and scores OF men rushed
forward TO give what aid they could
Randall, however. kept his wits He
held on until within a few 1eet or the
roof OF the theater and than jumped
He landed on the caves OF the build
ing. hung there for a moment and then
dropped TO the earth, his sole injuries
consisting Of nothing more than bruises
to his ankles. The men who had rushed
to his aid devoted their energies TO ex-
tinguishing the blaze that the balloon
had started on the roof Of the theater
and succeeded In stamping il out be-
fore much damage was done.
HIS THIRD ACCIDENT
This was the third accident Randall
had encountered within the last three
weeks. Two weeks ago he dropped
1000 feet with his balloon, having been
unable to cut away his parachute Last
Sunday he drifted away IN fog to
the Contra Costa county hills and there
lost his balloon.
Randall commenced his ballooning on
the thirteenth day OF the month and
made IS successful trips without ex-
periencing any trouble. This was his
twenty-hrst trip today.
IT am anxious about the finish of the
twenty-third trip" said he. with laugh
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
OPERATION CURED BALL
PLAYER OF BLINDNESS
Remarkable Experiment Sue
ceeds in Three Weeks at Belle
vue Hospital in Gotham
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL
NEW YORK, June 21.-BelIevue hos
pital has had many remarkable surgi-
cal and medical cases. but none In the
opinion of the doctors there has sur
passed that Of James Canullon. the pro-
fessional baseball player, who became
totally blind three weeks ago. His
case was considered hopeless. yet when
the first streak of light streamed into
the room where he Lay on a cot this
morning he suddenly exclaimed My
God, doctori can see.
Cantillon. who is % years old. played
last season with the Des Moines nine,
His brother, Joe, Is manages OF the
Washington Americans. and another
brother, Mike, is manager OF the Min
neapolis team OF the American associa-
tion. The physicians pronounce his
restoration OF sight a miracle.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
Bullfight Tactics at
Lacrosse Game
Spectators Leave When Tafa-
COOS and Reliance Teams
Clash With Clubs

A number of young men, who looked
intelligent, provided an odd spectacle
yesterday afternoon at Freeman's park.
Oakland. by trying to kill each other
with the aid of the formidable clubs
used in the lacrosse game. The at
traction at the park was billed as a
lacrosse game between the Talagoos
and Reliance but little of that sport
was seen between the various pugil-
istic exhibitions.
The, climax to thrilling afternoons
sport came in the final period. when
a generaI riot occurred, in which L.
O'Reilly of the Reliance team had his
scalp laid open. Four of the regular
Reliance players deserted the team and
played for the Talagoos and this
engendered q lot of Ill feeling, which
soon showed when the teams got
warmed up. = The first period was a
dead heat. both sides scoring two
points. The Reliance forged ahead in
the next period, the Oakland boys peg
ging a goal, while their opponents were
trying to persuade the referee that they
had a goal coming to them on account
of the ball hitting one of the uprights
O'Keefe, one OF stfe deserters, took a
swing at Judge with his club. and
caught the Reliance man on the neck
Judge retaliated- with a hard scross to
the jaw, which put the San Mateo man
down for the count.
The third quarter resulted in a score
Of to 8, with the Reliance men on the
short end. It was in the final quarter
that the players INDUCED In tactics
which would not be considered seemly
at bullfght- Reddy Lyons and L.
O'Reilly got into a mixup and several
other players Joined in the fracas.
There was wild swinging of clubs,
but, no serious damage was done until
Sisson came rushing across the field
and brought his stick to bear, on the
head of O'Reilly. cutting a bad cash.
The Reliance man was looking the
other way when Sisson struck. The
majority of the 20 spectators then left
in disgust.
$ Before the finish the Talagoos scored
four more goals. while the crippled Re-
lance boys were unable to again reach
the net.
The teams lined up as follows:
Talagoos-Jackson, Burns. Pearson.
Peace, Sisson, NJ. Lyons, McDermott
Mccarthy, Smith, O'keefe, Mike Lyons
and C1ute.
Reliance-De1cescaux Pettendrixb.
Judge. Fowler, De villiers, Smith. ].
O'Reilly, L. OReilly. Theberge. Moore.
Clarkson and Scanlon.
Referee-McLaughlin
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
PROHIBITIONISTS MAY
NAME Los. ANGELES MAN
Big Start for Campaign Fund
Received and Possible Nom
inees Are Discussed
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL


CHICAGO. Jnue 21.-The largest
campaign in the history of the pro-
hibition party is what Charles R. Jones.
chairman Of the national committee.
expects to engineer. and the. contribu-
tions SO far indicate he is not expect
ing without hope.
Already more than $4,000 has been
donated to ''the cause" This is more
than twice the largest amount ever re-
ceived so early in a presidential cam
paign.
Several have been mentioned by the
prohibition leaders as possible nomi-
nees for president. Fred F. Wheeler,
q real estate dealer of Los Angeles,
Cal, who has contributed literally to
the cause of temperance, was the first
suggested. Alfred Manferre, an attor-
ney of New York, is said to be willing
to permit the use of his name, and
DR.. w. B. Palmore, editor of the ST.
Louis Christian Advocate, is also said
to be willing to be the leading candi-
date.
For permanent chairman of the con-
vention W. w. Smith, a New Yorker
of cough drop fame, and William T.
Wardell, formerly connected with the
Standard oil company, have been sug
geSted.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
Bryan May Garry Off
Nomination Handily
Returns Indicate That Most of
the Delegates to Denver Are
for the Nebraskan

CHICAGO, June 21.-The Record
Herald says: William Jennings Bryan
can read his title clear to the nomina-
tion for president by the democratic
national convention which meets in
Denver July Z. Practically it is all
over but the screeching and the yell
ing. The ground swell in his favor
set in week before last, when 10 dele
gates were added to his already i'm
pressive list.
Fifty-four followed last week. From
now on he will gain rather than lose
among the doubtful, the uncommitted,
the wavering and those who have been
waiting for something-anything-to
turn up.
He now has 663 delegates instructed
for him and has been indorsed by 6S
more.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
LOW POLITICIANS WORSE
THAN ANY FOREIGN FOE
New York Divine Declares That
Grafters Are Worst Enc
mics of the Flag
sPECIAL DISPATCH no THE CAL

NEW YORK, June 21.-"The flag is
dishonored more by the corrupt poll
ticians of the city or nation who de-
bauch our constitution for graft and
plunder than it would be If a foreign
foe trampled it beneath his feet" de-
clared the Rev. DR.. Charles F. Aked
in his sermon in the Fifth avenue
Baptist church this morning. When
you prefer your own selfish ease and
comfort to discharging your political
duties, you confess yourself a creature
of an inferior civilization and unworthy
of the blood from which you sprang."
'Is there to be breakdown of
democracy?" asked DR.. Aked. while
one of our most prominent men Is writ
ing about triumphant democracy
others are writing about the shame of
the city. While the star spangled ban
per continues to wave, common in
ddent of our daily life is the knowl-
edge that our great cities are run by
thieves"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
FIRE MENACES NINE HOIST
Men Deep in Shaft in Great
Danger From Surface Blaze
sPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL


RENO, June 21.-The hosting force
and the C. and C. shaft at, Virginia
City were nearly destroyed by big
fire which broke out in barn close to
that place this afternoon. So grave was
the danger that every bit of available
fire lighting appartus was brought Into
play to fight back the flames.
The electric power lines were burned
to the ground and with them went
down the pumps by which the great
mine is kept drained. The full after
noon shift of miners was employed in
the deepest levels of the. mine. at the
time, but beyond the .extinguishing OF
the electric lights In the mine they had
no idea that their lives were endan-
gered until they were brought to the
surface after finishing their days work.
The fire at the top was put out only
after the buildings surrounding the G.
and c. shaft were burned to the ground.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
EDWARD MAY SELL STRING

LONDON, June 21.-King Edward un-
disguisedly is disappointed at the con-
tinued Indifferent form shown gener-
ally by his horses now in training, and
particularly at Perrier's utter failure
to justify expectations in the derby.
There is some talk even of the possi-
bility that his majesty may dispose of
his racing stud at the end of the sea-
son, retaining only his stud farm at
Sandringham.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
PRESIDENT COMMENDS
CRUISE OF FLOTILLA
Roosevelt Says Feat of Torpedo
Boats Was Most Remark
able Feature of Voyage
SPECIAL DISPATCH no THE CALI

-~~--
VALLEJO. June 21.-A letter from
President Roosevelt to Lieutenant
Hutch L Cone. who brought the second
torpedo fotilla from the Atlantic, was
read recently 10 the officers and men of
his command The communication fol-
lows:
WHITE HOUSE.
Washington. D. c.. May IS. 1905.
Ny Dear Captain Cone
great deal Of attention has been paid to
the feat Of our bsttleship feet in eucirclfug
South America and getting 10 San Francisco: and
Il would be hard 10 too highly Compliment the
officers and enlisted men Of that feet for what
they have done, Yet II I should draw any
distinction at al II would be in favor OF you
and your associates who have taken out the
torpedo hotills.
Yours Is even more notable feat and everv
officer and every enlisted man OF the fornedo
hOfilla has right to feel that be has rendered
distinguished service to the United States nav
and. therefore, TO the people Of the United
States. / wish could thank each one of them
personally. VIII you have this letter read NV
tie commanding officer OF each forDedo boat ~
his officers and crew Sincerely yours -
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
MILLIONAIRE TURFMAN'S
AUTO WREAKS DEATH
Machine of Boots" DurneIl
Wrecks Another While Rae
ing on Long Island
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL.

NEW YORK, June 21.-While racing
with another near Hampstead, L. L,
this afternoon the big, fast touring
automobile of Boots" Durnell. million
little light car containing the family of
Joseph x. Arosemena, well to do
Spaniard of New Rochelle.
The head on collision hurled Arose
mena from his seat and killed him
almost instantly. His wife, their
young daughters, Inez and Josephine
and the chauffeur, William Gripman,
were all thrown out and painfully
though not dangerously hurt.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
Have You Registered This Year?

I'm order to take part in the
August primary and the No.
vember election you must have
registered since the begin
ming of this year. Last years
registration NO longer counts.
To vote at the August primaries
you must register by July n. Go
TO the registrars office now, be-
fore the rush begins. If you post
pone this duty you may lose your
vote I'm the primaries. Remem-
ber that 1T Is just as important
to vote at a primary as at a gem
eraI election
WhenyOu register for the primary
be sure you state your party af-
fIiatiOn. If you don't do this you
will not be entitled to vote at
the primary.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
HAFID ASKS RECOGNITION

TANGIER, June 21.-The members of
the diplomatic corps have received
circular letter from Mulai Hald an
nouncing his arrival at Fez and his
proclamation as sultan. He requests
recognition, but the ministers have not
replied to his communication combining
themselves to transmitting the docu-
ment to their respective governments.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
BRIEF NOTE FOUND ON
DROWNED MANS BODY
Wants Friend in Merchants
Exchange Building Notified,
but Person Is Unknown

SAN RAFAEL, June 21.-The body OF
a man was found floating In Rich
ardsons bay this afternoon with
nothing to indicate his identity
save the brief direction: Notify Wal
ter McDaIlne, merchants exchange
building.
The man was about 40 years old and
feet inches in height. His right
leg was slightly crippled. heavy
black beard covered his face. but he
was slightly bald His eyes. too. were
dark The man wore dark suit OF
good material and a dark blue shirt
No other writing than the brief mem
orandum above was found on his per-
son. He had been seen in Fagan's
cafe. Sausalito, last evening by one
who viewed the body at the morgue
tonight. There were no marks OF vio-
lence nor other sign Of how the man
came to his end
At the merchants exchange building
last night no one knew walter Nc
Dallne" Those in charge were OF the
opinion that he might be workman
or day employee.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,. June 21-Dele-
gates representing the central bodies
of the Illinois state federation OF labor.
in convention here. today fndorsed the
eandidacy OF John Mitchell for gov
ernor OF Illinois and pledged him their
Individual support
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
TESTS AEROPLANE

MILAN, June 21.-Leon de Ia Grange,
the French aeroplanist, continued his
tests here today. They were witnessed
by 10000 spectators. A high wind
prevailed, but after. several attempts
he went around the course, traversing
about three miles at a velocity of 40
miles an hour. His machine. all during
this test, was about 20 feet from the
ground.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
RANCHERS FIND LARGE
CHUNK OF AMBERGRIS
Discovery on Ocean Front Near
Aberdeen, Wash, Estimated
to Be Worth SI6O,OOO
SPECIAL DISPATCH 70 THE ca

PORTLAND. Ore. June 21.-Advices
have been received from North Beach
that two ranchers named Northrop
have found on the ocean front a chunk
of ambergris weighing 400 pounds.
Ambergris Is worth wholesale s4OO
pound, so that II the piece is as heavy
as reported the men have a fortune of
$4,000. An Aberdeen druggist says
that there probably is not in Aberdeen
today even an atom of ambergris- The
Northrops- are guarding the find with
great care
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
coNFEpERATE VETERAN DIES

PARIS, Tenn, June All. D. C. At
kins, who was member Of the con-
federate congress, and also served sew
eral terms as representative from
Tennessee, died at his home here today.
aged 81 years. Under Grover Cleye-
lands first administration he was Unit
ed States commissioner of Indian af-
fof
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
SEVENTEEN DEATH SENTENCES

ST. PETERSBURG, June 21.-A man
and woman have been condemned to
death at Warsaw on the charge of hav-
ing been implicated in a recent attempt
to kill General Skallon, governor gem
eral of Warsaw. Seventeen death SEN
tences were announced today from
other towns and cities in Russia.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
PLAGuE IN PORT 1or sPAIN

PORT OF SPAIN. June 21.-Since
June Is there have been four new cases
deaths. The fourth case is in the iso-
latioa hospital. Active measures are
being taken by the sanitary corps in
destroying rats and cleaning up the
city,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
FIGHT DUEL TO DEATH

ALBUQUERQUE, N. M, June Pr.
M Sallier and Edward Jones, cattlemen,
were both kille din duel this evening.
The fight took place near st. vrain. N.
were neighbors and quarreled over
caftIa trade
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
NEW TARIFF REVISION

WASHINGTON, June N.--San Domin-
go has taken the preliminary steps
looking to a revision of her customs
tariff, according to information received
at the insular bureau of the war de-
par tment. The existing tariH is said to
he obsolete. archaic and not adapted
to present conditions on the island.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
SIX HURT IN COLLISION

PORTLAND, June 21.-Six people
were painfully injured today in head
on collision between two heavily loaded
electric cars on the Mount Scott di-
ision of the Portland railway light and
mower company.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
SHERMAN IN CLEVELAND

CLEVELAND. June 21.-Representa-
tive James S. sherman Of Utica. N. T..
republican candidate for vice president.
was a visitor in Cleveland today. the
guest of former Governor Myron T..
Herrick-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
DECKHAND HURT IN FALL

SANTA BARBARA, June 21.-The
steamer Curacao. southbound from San
Francisco for Mexican ports. put in to-
day to land a deckhand who was Sc
tiously injured by a fall on the deck.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
NEW AIRsHIP FLIES

HABf1dONDSPORT. n. z, June 21.-
g. H Curtis aeroplane June Bug
made three successful flights today, the
longest one being 1886 feet at the rate
Of 3I5z miles an hour
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
PRINCE ACCOMPANIES ANNA

PARIS, June 21.-The Echo de Paris
states that Prince Helie de Sagan and
Madame Gould proceeded by automo-
bile to Boulogne. thence across the
channel to Folkstone-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
WEATHER CONDITIONS

YESTERDAY-Clear; west wind; maximum
tempers ture g.; minimum so.
FORECAST FOR ToDAY-Fair; warmer; light
north winds Changing TO west. Page 8
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POLITICS

Chicago paper says Bryan's nomination is all
over but the screeching. Page i
Secretary Taft goes TO New Haven TO attend
Yale commencement and national chairmanship
Question is unchanged Page 2
Bryan declares republican platform. declara-
tion regarding injunctions is s transparent
fraud Page
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
WoMEN'S CLUBS

California delegation to Boston convention {
National Federation Of Women's Clubs plans
make bid for next meeting In San Frai
cisco. Pare
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EASTERN

Secretary Taft narrowly escapes death i
train wreck Pennsylvania flyer when pisto
rod breaks Page
President Roosevelt enjoys his summer holida
at oyster Bay and Loeb lodges political ques
tion. Page
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SUBURBAN

Aeronaut hangs by knees when balloon catches
fire and escapes with bruises by jumping with
out parachute. Page 1
Buried city is found in Berkeley hills with
psychic compass" Of Voyle. Page
Summer session opens at University or Cali
fornia with big registration. Page
Sale Of property in Broadway shows values OF
Oakland realty well sustained. Page
Inspection Of watershed Of Peoples water
company reveals satisfactory conditions around
Lake Chabot. Paxe
One burglar is shot and other captured while
blowing safe IN Fruitvale. Page
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
NEWS TO-DAY
NEWS TO-DAY

TELEPHONE KEARNY SO
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 1908
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MARINE

Uncle Sans warships attract great crowds of
visitors Page s
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22
COAST

Machinery in Portland power plant runs ava
and causes fire and loss OF $4,000 PAGE
Royal pomp marks burial Of Hawaiian Primo
David, and army and navy take part in tn
ceremony. Page
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-22

Chickens are not what they seem. The
Of the hen is most interesting
when you understand it. Read what
wise poultry raiser has learned, in