The San Francisco call., 1909-09-25

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salmon. 1t was only IL days making
the run down from Chignet. Captain
Halverson reports that the weather was
fne throughout the voyage, which
largely accounts for the speedy time
the vessel made. The cargo is con-
signed to the Alaska Packers associa-
tion.
PETROLEUM HAS TRIAL TRIP
The Standard oil company's tender Petro-
leum went on its trial trip yesterday afternoon
and made record Of 10 miles an hour The tug
IS TO be employed in distributing oil to the diff
ferent bay points. II is built of steel and is 70
feet IN length. 16 feet in breadth and draws Z
rect 1t is equipped with 100 horsepower gaso-
line engine. 1t can carry 10000 gallons of dis
tilate in bulk. 1t was built by the United en-
gineeriDg company, cast $50. 900 and is the only
vessel OF Its kind in the bay. 1t is a sort of
miniature oil tank carrier and will take the
place OF the big wagons that have been hauling
oil along the front. Captain Hughes will he in
charge OF the new steamer and will have the
vessel was designed by Superintendent Rolphs
OF the Standard oil company.
BRINGS MOOSE FOR PARK
The ship Star of France, which arrived late
Thursday night brought some unusual passen-
Golden Gate park gift from the Alaska
packers association. The animals are four
months old and are as lively and frisky a
moose can possibly be.
VETERAN SEA CAPTAIN DIES
Captain Charles Potter died at his home in
Alameda Yesterday at the age of as. Potter had
been on the coast since 1882 and for the last
several years had been master of the bark Coro-
nado. He kept in active service until few
weeks ago. and was smart and agile that no
ono OF his friends dreamed of his advanced age.
He fought in the civil war and delighted to talk
Of those days. He had been in the employ of
the j. ID. Spreckels 4 Bros. company for several
years.
MELRosE RUNS ON THE MUD
The Oakland creek ferry boat Melrose ran on
the mud in Oakland creek Thursday afternoon at
fng4
the evening. The passengers were taken off by
Crowleys launches shortly after the vessel struck
the mud but the automobiles. wagons. and car
riages had to wait until 8 o'clock. when the tug
Priscilla came TO the rescue and towed the Met
rose into deep water.
MONGOLIA DUE TODAY
The Pacific Mail steamer Mongolia is due TO
arrive today about noon. 1t brings large crowd
of cabin passengers, numbering over 200.
LUMBER ARRIVALS.
Lumber receipts from the north coast by sea
yesterday amounted to 2,002, 600 feet.
PEGASUS SAILS
The British ship Pegasus, Captain Scott. sailed
for London yesterday with valuable cargo of
general merchandise shipped by Balfour, Guthrie
& Co.
ARRIVES AT HONOLULU
The Oceanic steamship company's steamer Ala
media arrived at Honolulu September "a, having
left this port September is.
SAILS FROM GUAYMAs
The steamship Melville Dollar sailed from
GusFmas for this port September "a
SAILS FROM MANILA
The steamship Siberia sailed from Manila for
this port September 49,
INSPECTOR BADLY HURT
Patrick Fitzsimmons, who has been inspector
Of buildings under the board of public works for
the last 10 years, met with fall yesterday
which resulted in breaking his right leg near the
hip. He was inspecting the construction of the
Britain & Ray building at the corner of Com
mercial aud Leidesdorr streets and was stepping
on the temporary elevator used in the hoisting of
pitched Fitzsimmens into the cellar. Besides his
broken leg he received bad cut ON his head
He was taken to the harbor emergency hospital
where the wounded member was set by DIR. Hon
man. and later was taken to his home, 5i3 Scott
street.
CHRISTIAN JuELL is GIVEN LIBERTY
Hunger having driven Christian Juell to COM
NIT a felony Uncle Sam looked with eniency on
his case yesterday before United States Commits
United States Attorney Ben Mackiniey. that the
charge be dismissed. This action was taken
with the understanding that Juell would leave
Juell. who is 23 years old and splendid speci-
men of physical manhood arrived here some
years he carried masters license having been
at IA years. He had but little money and
this was soon spent. while he searched in vain
1t was while wandering along the water front
Juell found money order He indorsed it and
The forgery discovered. Juell was
taken into custody board the French bark
Nllie de Muihouse, on WHICH ne shau snlpped
for Europe
In tears Juell told how hunger had caused him
TO do wrong. His landlord testified that he had
used the money TO pay for back lodgings and
board. while the Swedish consul testified 10
Juelrs family in Sweden and also made good
the amount of the money order.
GULF STEAMER ASHORE
NEW ORLEANS. Sept. 24-Incoming vessels
report the steamer Utstein. Puerto Cortez for
New Orleans, four days overdue, aground of Sea
shore lights, near the mouth of the Mississippi
river. Tugs have been sent TO its aid.
BATTERED IN SEVERE STORM
PENSACOLA. Fla, Sept. 24.-Short of coal
and its crew without food for nearly 10 days
the British steamer Tocantius. from Santos. for
New York with a cargo Of coffee, crept into port
last night after battle with the gulf hurricane.
Saturday night according to the ships master,
the gale blew 100 miles hour.
The steamers decks were stripped of every
thing movable and salt water covered all stores
aboard, running the food.
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