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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
In the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys
INSANE PATIENTS
BRUTALLY TREATED
Startling Testimony at Investi.
CATION of Recent Death in
Patton Asylum

LOS ANGELES. June IS.-Acts of
extreme brutality toward inmates of
the state insane asylum at Patton, and
conditions in the institution that are
almost unbelievable were testified to
today in the investigation into the
death OF Henry Grassmee, an inmate OF
the asylum at the time of his death a
week ago.
The investigation today was instituted
by District Attorney Byrne of San
Bernardino county, who was repre-
scented by Assistant District Attorney
r. B. Goodan
HURLED AGAINST PARTITION
George Ackler. an inmate of the asy-
lum, testified that he saw Night
Waterman Ludwig Berg pick up Henry
Srassmee and hurl him against a par
tltlon In the dormftory.
continuing his investigation of
Berg acts. Attorney GoodaII made
some other startling disclosures. Gus
fave wilson. assistant medical direc-
Tor OF the institution, who performed
an autopsy upon the body of Grassmee
sno signed certificate that his death
was due TO paresis, testified today that
the injuries inflicted by Berg FASTENED
Grassmees death,
II was also learned that five months
ago Berg brutally assaulted another
patient Herman Disque. Disque testi-
ned TO these assaults
The fact that the method OF sub
DUNG patients known as ''kneeing" is
pracuced in the asylum was disclosed
IN the evidence. This method consists
IN The attendant placing his knees on
the patient and crushing him into sub
mission.
BLOODY FACES. BLACK EYES
Supervisor c. J. Butler of the asylum
testified that patients are often seen
with bloody faces and black eyes
DR.. Wilson testified that a patient
named Parsons. whose recent death
also is to be investigated, was contin-
ualy fighting and that extreme meas
ures were necessary to subdue him.
Waterman Berg, who was discharged
after Grassmee's death is now being
held in jail
Grassmee was confined in a ward
with many hopelessly insane and ex-
tremely boisterous patients. according
10 the testimony.
That there are nine watchmen whose
duty IT is to care for $50 patients was
the evidence given today.
Another Brutal Case
Los ANGELES. June "details of
the alleged violent death of another
insane patient at the state insane asy-
lum at Patton similar to that of Henry
Grassmee are related in a story pub
lished by the Herald this morning, re-
citing the case Of Edward L Parsons of
this city, who died at the institution
March is last. The wife OF Parsons Is
quoted as giving an unqualified opin-
ion that her husband was beaten TO
death.
The cause of death in the case OF
Parsons Is sscribed in the death GER
tifcate as general paresis and acute
Utilization of the heart" When she went
70 the asylum TO claim the body of her
husband Mrs Parsons says she found
he had three ribs broken.
Or. Wilson, acting medical superin-
tendent at Patton. is quoted as saying
last night that Parsons was beaten to
death by another patient named Pho
sole.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
WORK HARD TO CLEAR
SANTA FE TUNNEL
Railway Officials Hope to Re.
move Distractions Soon

Of trackmen and laborers were at work
today clearing away the Santa Fe tun-
mel at Glen Frazer, which was blocked
by a bad cavein Saturday night. The
railway officials we're hopeful that the
Instructions would be removed late to-
night and the track ready for train
operation in the morning.
The cavein was due TO loosening of
earth by constant seepage. The block
AIDE compelled the Santa Fe to use the
Southern Pacific company's tracks
while work progressed in the obstruct-
ed tunnel
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
GIRLS ON SWING START
HORSE ON RUNAWAY
Driver Tries to Stop Animal at
Fairfax Park and Is Hurt

SAN RAFAEL, June 1.-two youn g
women swinging at Fairfax park yes
terday frightened the horse of Frank
B. Perry, a driver for Cheda's creamery
of this place, and in the runaway which
followed Perry was thrown to THE
ground and painfully injured under the
hoofs of the animal
Frightened at the swing the horse
started to run toward the crowd gath
cred around the dancing pavilion, and
fearful that women and children in the
throng might be injured Perry seized
the bride in an attempt to stop the
runaway.
After the frenzied animal had dragged
him a short distance the plucky driver
fell under the horses hoofs. Deputy
Sherim Cleary, who was standing near,
finally succeeded in stopping the steed
and Perry was taken from under the
overturned wagon unconscious.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
WELL KNOWN MAN JAILED
FOR N. p. TRAIN HOLDUP
Wife Deserter Returns and Is
Believed to Be Bandit

SPOKANE, Wash, June 14.-Nels
Hunt of Cataldo, Idaho. is in jail at
Occur d'Alene. charged with the heldup
of train No. on the Northern Pacific
April g.
Hunt comes from one of the best
known families in the Occur d'Alenes
Up to last year he conducted a general
store and acted as postmaster at Cat
aldo. He failed in business and is
stated to have deserted his wife and
child. leaving in company with a
woman.
His whereabouts was unknown until
recently he returned to Cataldo. His
description tallies with that of one or
the two train robbers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
Bears Good Reputation
TELEPHONE WAR IN
PASADENA CONTINUES
Sunset Company Will Ask In
junction Against City Officials

PASADENA, June 1.-THE Sunset
telephone company has rejected the
proposition of the city of Pasadena to
end the war with the city officials.
The company will ask for an injunction
before Judge Bordwell in Los Angeles
tomorrow.
N the injunction is not granted the
city officials assert that at the end of
that time they again will cut the
cables of the company.
The whole difflculty is over the re-
fusaI of the company to pay a certain
percentage tax on its. franchise
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
WIRELESS DISPLACES
OLD LINES IN ALASKA
United States Signal Corps
There Establishes New Posts

SEATTLE, June 1.-THE United
States signal corps in Alaska has been
reorganized as a result OF the recent
installation of wireless stations In the
far north.
Wireless apparatus will displace the
government telegraph lines which
heretofore have been a source of great
trouble in keeping IN repair. The head
quarters of the districts will be made
at new points.
= The corps VIII install this summer
II possible a wireless station at Nulato
between St Michael and Fort Gibbon
in order to insure constant communica-
ton between these points. This has
been a troublesome district on the teIe-
graph line owing to ice and forest
fires
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
PUTS BULLET IN BRAIN
WHILE WIFE FIGHTS HIM
Fires Fatal Shot While She
Tries to Stop Suicide

RENO, New, June 14.-After a des-
perate struggle with his wife over the
possession of his revolver, Grover
Cleveland Hill, former county clerk ~
Humboldt county, shot himself through
the head in his room in a local hotel
this morning, dying instantly.
Hill had spent the night carousing
and on his return this morning was mn
braided by his wife. This angered him
and he threatened to commit suicide.
Mrs. Hills pleadings only served to
strengthen his determination. and ii
was while she struggled to wrench the
weapon from him that he fired the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
TOWN OF CALIENTE is
DESTROYED BY FIRE
Explosion in Freight Shed Scat
tiers Flames Broadcast

BAKERSFIELD, June 14.-Fire origi-
mating in the freight warehouse at
Caliente. 23 miles west OF here. scat
tered by the explosion of over a ton
of black powder and dynamite. shipped
to the Edison electric company, prac-
tically destroyed the entire town and
is stlll burning over hundreds of acres
of feed lands belonging to the Kern
County land company on Bear noun
tain
The FIRE reached the powder within
10 minutes after the flames were dis
covered. Every one was warned and
not q person was injured.
The report of the explosion was
heard 20 miles away. In all Is build
ings were burned, the loss amounting
to over $4,000.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
ARTISAN WATER
STRUCK IN NORTH
Small Town Has Only Supply
in Section of the State;
High Pressure

~REDDING, June Henderson, a
small town few miles south of here.
is the only place in northern California
which has a supply of artesian water.
Artesian water was struck over a
month ago in a well that had been
bored but 300 feet.
Pumps were operating for the first
time today, forcing the water into a
reservoir which will supply the town.
The we'll yields supply of % inches
day.
Water in the fire MIGRANTS have a
pressure of 62lz pounds. with an mex
haustible supply.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
INDIAN SHOOTS OFFICER
AND LATER KILLS SELF
Puts Gun TO Head When Corr
nered by Sheriff's Posse
'peciol Disgoich to The Call

IOpecIol DIspdtch 10 7 he Call
UKLAH, June I4-Constable Thomas
Lynch Of this city was seriously in
jured this afternoon while attempting
to arrest Richard Williams, an Indian.
who later committed suicide
Lynch had warrant for the arrest
Of the redskin and went TO the Horst
hop field, where the Indian was at
work. AS Lynch approached the Indian
drew a revolver and fred, the bullet
entering LynchEs neck and grazing the
Jugulsr vein. Lynch. after being shot
fred four shots at the fleeing Indian
but missed.
After the constable was brought to
town Sheriff Donohue went in pursuit
Of the redskin. When the Indian was
cornered he turned the weapon upon
himself, death resulting instantly
Williams was recently released from
San Quentin. Constable Lynch is still
alive, but in A precarious condition.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
CONDITIONS AT McCLOUD
ARE BECOMING NOR NAL
Both SawmiIIs Are Operating
With Full Shifts

McCLOUD. June 14.-Conditions at
the McCloud lumber camp are rapidly
becoming normal both the large saw
mills being in operation today with
full shifts. A might shift will be set
to work tonight in the new mill. Three
hundred Italians have resumed work
with the company. and as many more
have departed for good.
The preliminary examination of five
of the strike leaders was resumed to-
day, but did not create much interest
among outsiders. The examination is
being conducted in a searching manner
and will not be completed for day
or so.
Many men hunting work are coming
in from the outside, but no Italians,
except old and we'll tried hands. are
being given employment
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
PAUL DE LONGPRE MAY
MOVE TO HAWAIIAN ISLES
VIII Sell Hollywood Home if He
Can Get Desired Place

Especial Correspondence Of The CALI :.
HONOLULU, June s.-Paul de Long
pre-, the artist, known throughout the
art world as the flower king" contem-
plates purchasing property in Honolulu
and making for himself a home here
along the lines of his celebrated show
place at Hollywood. II he can secure
the property he is negotiating for at
Waikiki he will sell his Hollywood
home
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
Coast Brevities

FIRST PASSENGER TRAIN-Tacoma. June
1.-THE FIRST regular passenger train to leave
over the Chicago, Milwaukee and Puget Sound
railway left Tacoma at $3.50 this morning with
about % passengers. The train goes through to
Maiden in whitney county.
SIGNS FIRST DEATH wARRANT-Honoluiu.
June S.-Goyernor Frear signed the first death
warrant in his administration yesterday. 1t was
for a Korean who had murdered his runaway
wife.
LIFE TERM FOR BoY-Los Angeles. June "a
Judge Willis of the superior court accepted the
plea of guilty Of e. B, Nichols IL year old
youth TO murder in the second degree and SEN
fenced the boy to life imprisonment In San
M sht Of Febrnary ~ and rghan his ~
tended victim made attempt to escape shot
him with a revolver. inhicting fatal wound.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
ELMHURST TO VOTE ON
SEWER BOND PROJECT
Board of Trade Supports Issue
in Sanitary District

ELAHURST, June 14-An active
campaign has been begun by citizens
OF Elmhurst in support of the sewer
bond project, which will be voted
July 10.
The board of trade has named a COM
mittee to distribute buttons with the
words Boost for the Bonds" The
members of the committee are: j. ].
Roggen chairman, Benjamin Wilson, J.
W. Loomis, J. r. Russ, G. K. Porter
field. W. B. Malick, George Clayton and
George B. McHale.
The project which they are advocat-
ing is the bonding of the sanitary dis
trict for $4,000, with which to lay
sewers according to plans prepared by
County Surveyor Haviland.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
FIRE IN MARTINEZ
DOES $4,000 DAMAGE
Two Buildings Destroyed and
Another Partly Burned

MARTINEZ. June IA fire which
started in a small wooden store near
the outskirts of town today spread
rapidly, owing to the strong breeze
blowing in from the bay. The blaze
soon got beyond control and spread to
several other houses near by. All the
companies of the fire department were
called to the scene of action. Two
houses were destroyed and another was
partly burned. The damage is esti-
mated at $4,000.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
CHILD IS LOST IN
HILLS AT NIGHT
Three Year Old Boy Found the
Next Morning Asleep and
Unframed
[SeeeioI Diseateh 10 The Call

MARTINEZ, June 1.-THE year old
son OF Manuel Boiba, resident of the
Alhambra valley, became lost in the
hills back of Martinez last night about
o'clock and was not found until a
late hour this morning.
IT appears that Boiba started out
about Z o'clock in the evening to hunt
for his cows and the child followed
him. He was sent back, but, unknown
TO the father, continued to follow.
He became lost in the hills and on
returning home the frantic parents
began TO search for him. The neigh
bors were aroused and the hunt contin-
ued till morning, when the sheriff's of
tce was notified. The boy was found
about IL o'clock this morning by a
neighbor. He had wandered around
till tired out and then fell asleep.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
GRASS VALLEY LANDMARK
is DESTROYED BY FIRE
Residence of George Vincent
Prey to Flames

GRASS VALLEY, June 1.-THE resi-
dence of George Vincent in South
Church street, one of the landmarks
of the city. was completely destroyed
by fire today. Vincent barely escaped
with his life from the burning build
ing Loss IS 900.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
FISHERMAN FALLS INTO
WATER AND is DROWNED
Perley Bruce Dies in Sight of
Helpless Comrades

MARYSvILLE, June 14-While fish
ing from a boat on Plumas lake yes
terday. Perley Bruce fell into the water
and was drowned in sight of his COM
rades, who were powerless to render
him any assistance. The body has not
been recovered. Bruce's mother lives
in st. Johnsbury, VT
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
BODIES OF MASSACRE
VICTIMS STILL UNBURIED
Two Thousand Laborers Shot
Like Rabbits at Hamadieh

CONSTANTINOPLE, June 14.-one of
the foreign consuls in Turkey has ar
rived at Tarsus after tour of the
scenes of the April massacres.
He has sent in a report confirming
the previous appalling details, in the
course of which he says:
Two thousand laborers were shot
like rabbits at Hamadieh and in the
surrounding fields. Their bodies still
are lying just where they were work
ing
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
WEALTHY JAPANESE is
FACING SERIOUS CHARGE
Accused of Conducting Disrep.
utabIe Business in Seattle

VANCOUVER, B. c., June Tx.
Hirada, q wealthy japanese of Seattle,
who arrived here Saturday night from
Japan, was detained over night in the
detention pen and later released on
the recognizance OF the japanese con-
sui pending investigation of charges
said 10 have been made by the United
States immigration officials that he is
or has been interested in house of
questionable character in Seattle.
Bears Good Reputation
SEATTLE. June Ak Hirada is
one Of the wealthiest and most prom
inent japanese in Seattle and stands
well in business circles. His friends
express amazement at the charges filed
In Vancouver and say they viii be
thoroughly disprOved.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
OFFERED SECRETARYSHIP
OF STATE HEALTH BOARD
DIR. w. F. Snow May Succeed
DIR. n. K. Foster

SACRAMENTO. June 14.-Dr. w. F.
Snow. professor of hygiene at STAN
ford university, has been offered the
secretaryship Of the state board of
health vacated by DR.. N. K. Foster.
state health officer Governor Gillett
said today that Doctor Snow had been
rendered the office.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
Ho! for Tahoe.

Second great Southern Pacihc excur-
sion TO this gem of the Sierras. Tickets
sold for train No. of the 18th and all
trains of the 18th. Round trip $500,
Return by June %. For details see
agents s. P. Co, sS4 Market street,
Market street ferry depot, and Thir-
zenith and Franklin streets. Oakland. .
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15

ION Hume 1.-THE senate committee on Judi
cisrx today agreed 10 recommend that fhe nom
insfion OF George ". Woodruff 10 be United
states district judge for the territory of Hawaii
be confirmed. subcommittee had reported that
woodruff was fully qualified for the 5udgesbip.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-11-26
Rrinht as the Fire.

When Crewe Hall was burning the
late Lord Crewe, father of the pres
nnt earl. displayed a humorous
which st. James Bud
get deems worthy Of preservation in
print.
When the historic mansion, with
its works Of art, rare manuscripts,
armor and other treasures, was
away Lord Crewe ordered a
footman to place a table on the
lawn and bring him an inkstand and
some telegraph forms. lie then sat
down and composedly wrote this
telegram to Street, the Royal acad-
"Dear Strect-Crewe is burning.
Come and build il up again"
10 his sister he sent another mes
sage BY wire:
"You always used to say this was
A cold house. You wouldn't say SO
II YOU could see it now"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-11-26
Causes Of War.

The horrors Of the Indian mutt
nv will still be remembered, an
the cause which led to it is a mat
ter Of history. Cartridges creased
with COWS fat were served out to
the sepoys, who refused to u.s.
them on the ground that the COW
was a sacred animal. Almost with.
out any warning the terrible massa
cres followed. which were ONLY
avenged at an enormous expendi-
ture of lives and money.
The war which deluged Austria
and Prussia with blood in 1866 en-
anated in the former falling to an
swer a question asked by the latter.
In the spring Of that year the Aus
TRANS began to arm very speedily
and powerfully. and the Prussians
wanted to know the reason. To
this they would give no reply, and
Prussia. thinking it was an un-
friendly and menacing action,
brought about the CORY campaign.-
London Tit Bits.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-11-26
He Would Get Over.

"Tf he's as good as he looks" said
Lord Archie, "he'll do"
"Thry him, yer honor, thry him"
said Delaney confidently. I've a
grand field and plenty o jumps"
The colt was saddled, and Lord
Archie mounted. He first galloped
around the field. about twenty acres
in extent. and then took him over
couple Of hurdles, a wide turf fence
and finally stone wall quite five
feet high. King Brian jumped like
a stag, be could 60 a good pace, and
his mouth was perfection.
GLOW about water" asked his
lordship.
"Wather. IS it?" said Delaney,
with supreme disdain. "Sure, if ye
put him at the river Shannon he
wouldn't balk."
"Do YOU think he'd clear it?"
"Wen, no. yer honor" replied
DELANEY thoughtfully. 81 wouldn't
20 a. far as that. But, bedad," he
added. with an air of conviction,
"what he didn't jump he'd SWIM
London Answers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-11-26
Didn't Suit Washington.

Until the early part Of the last
century Milford. Conn, had a house
in which Washington was said 70
have spent night. 1t was in 1889,
when Washington made a tour OF
New England. Tradition says that
there were certain things about hi
stay at the Milford tavern which he
did not enjoy. The supper set be-
fore him consisted Of boiled meat
md potatoes. He was not pleased
with the meal and asked for a bowl
OF bread and milk. The landlord
brought the new order and a broken
pewter spoon with which to eat it.
slave you no better spoons than
this?' asked General Washington.
"It's the best / have in the house.
sir" replied the host.
"Send me the servant" said his
excellency. "Here's 2 shillings. Go
to the minister's and borrow a sill
yer spoon" +.
Tradition does not add whether
he got the spoon or not. - Ex-
change.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-11-26

A STUDENT JOKE.
Conspiracy Of Silence That Put ths
Professor In : 10.

~ 0HpNNg 'AN - AiiA
Professor In : 10.
Professor Elias Loo.ais for NAM
years occupied the cL oi astrono
my at Yale and was the author Of
the well known series Of mathemat-
ical text books.
Professor Loomis repeated each
year to the junior class a course Of
lectures on physics. The lecture
were illustrated by experiments,
and in one on compressed air he
explained the principle Of the well
known air gun.
The students Of each succeeding
class as they entered the room for
this particular lecture found on the
side of the room remote from the
platform a small target. After ex-
planning the operation of the gun
Professor Loomis WIS in the habit
of landing three of its projectile,
with mathematical accuracy in the
center of the bullseye.
The professor was always APP
plaudcd for this feat. but his grim
face. covered BY a tightly drawn
skin Of parchment hue. never show
ed the slightest sign Of qualification
or recognition Of any kind. To him
it was apparently only a scientific
experiment to be exactly demon
strated.
One class Of Juniors, however,
who had learned Of the immemorial
incident from the then seniors, at
tempted little experiment Of
their own, the subject being mathe-
matical and scientific human ma
turc.
Three puffs from the air gun, and
although the students saw that the
bullseye was perforated as usual
there was not sound of applause
Professor Ioomis looked a moment
at the clasr in a startled way, then
at the target, and then, with de-
gree Of emotion he had never be
fore shown. exclaimed:
Didn't it hit? Didn't it hit
Didn't it hit ?"
A roar Ct laughter, followed b.
even more than the usual applause
showed the professor that he ha'
not lost his mathematical accuracy
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-11-26
chi,e.. Worship of Ancestors.

The one spiritual force that dom
mates every class Of society in Chi
ma is ancestor worship. In the Chi
nese religion there is no other that
can take its place for a moment. A
man may or may not worship idols,
He NAV express his utter skeptic-
ism about them or profess belief IN
them No one cares what lie
thinks. Let him, however, neglect
the worship Of the dead and he i
looked upon and pointed TO with
the bitterest scorn both by his own
relations and by his neighbors. The
worst taunt that the heather can
hurl against the Christian, and the
one that stings him most, is the
sneering statement that he has nc
ancestors.-New York Tribune.