The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-05

lined the decks, many
OF whom waved small American flags.
The Governor made the run from Seat
tie in so hours.
The Governor brought 2s4 cabin pas
sengers, 81 of whom are on their way
TO Los Angeles and San Diego. Among
the list was William Babcock, president
OF ParroIt & Co, who, with his wife.
has been making tour of the north
west. Two bridal couples were much
in evidence on the steamer. They were
were A. Singleman and wife and A.
Eriedlander and wife, all of Seattle.
J. c. Beanston and wife We're also on
board. returning from the Alaska-Yu-
kon-Pecific exposition.
The Governor had l 900 tons of mer-
chandise. 1t will proceed on its way TO
southern ports at , o'clock this after
noon.
shipping GayIy Decked
Decorations in honor of July were
seen in all parts of the front. Flags
were flying from all the flag stats and
some few buildings made a display of
bunting. The government vessels made
the most elaborate display. Both the
transport Thomas and the lighthouse
in true American fashion, and every
place where flag could float or where
a streamef could fly. the red, white and
blue was in great evidence.
Every boat on the bay had its full
quota of flags out, the ferry boats being
particularly noticeable.
Docks Are Deserted
The docks yesterday were deserted.
This was accounted for by the fact that
enormous crowds had left the city for
cuttings. Sergeant James Donovan, who
had charge of the policing of the ferry
building says that the crowds COM
menced taking the outgoing ferry boats
al O'Clock in the morning and the rush
continued up to the early afternoon.
Donovan said: There must have been
100 900 people going TO the different bay
points. and it looked to me as though
the whole city and county had gone
away"
Wears First Uniform
Captain Jack Wright, the pioneer
launch officer of East street, donned his
first uniform yesterday. 1t is the most
thoroughly up to date" of its kind on
the front. A brilliant blue coat, blue
trousers and blue cap SPARKLING with
gold braid complete the get up. There
were two reasons for this-first, Jack
wanted to do honor to the day. and,
second, he wanted to get used to his
new outfit before he takes command of
Henry Peterson's new boat, renamed in
his honor, which VIII go into commits
sion Saturday.
The new boat was built entirely on
plans drawn by Wright and is different
in design from any boat on the bay. 1t
is 80 feet long and feet beam. 1t was
built by William Cryer and was launched
last Thursday.
EsMush" Thornton Is No More
John Thorr,ton, a former convict and
known on the water front as ''Mush"
while doing on the end of the dock at
Howard street fell into the bay yester-
day and was drowned.
''Mush' has been a character on the
water front for many years. His "pal'
while he was at San Quentin was Kid
German. Since he gained his liberty
he has spent his time along the docks.
Brings Coal
The British steamship Wellington.
Captain Cutler, arrived yesterday. SO
of coal consigned to the Western fuel
company.
VIII Sail Tomorrow
morrow for the Philippines with the
Twelfth infantry. This regiment is due
TO arrive from Fort Jay, New York,
early this morning
Buford Comes TO Dock
The army transport Buford. which
has been on the drydock at Hunters
point for several days, came to its dock
at Folsom street yesterday.
Due Early Today
The steamship Enterprise. Captain
Youngrsn, is due to arrive al an early
hour this morning from Hilo.
Lumber Arrivals Large
Lumber arrivals from the north coast
by sea yesterday amounted to $500. 900
feet.
Kruiser Leaves Honolulu.
HONOLULU, July 4.-The United
States cruiser ST Louis and the sup
ply ship Iris. sailed today for Samoa.