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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-02
HIS ALRSHLP WRECKED AND
HIS HOPES ARE SHATTERED
Aged Thomas Levi, Who
Would Be a Successful
Aviator, Makes Unsuc.
eessful Attempt to Fly.

With loving but skrptlcal neigh
hoft standing round aud two acurc
children gathered nom the neafb,
yards and hall lots pcrehed on
ttnmps fences and neiFhh0rins
steops Thomas Levi rode his
Aifship 10 destruction at his home.
out beyond the end u the ncacon
hill car line, Yesterday afternoon.
Fully three score persons men,
women and children. nrirhhors of
the man who had dreamed him
self into a belief Of future fame
and fortune. saw a huge kliellke
contflNance skid down an inclined
track. saw a man. hopeful aud sial
Wart. despite his 70 years. pumping
a~aY for dear life on a crude hand
possf propeller turning device. and
then saw man and machine 80 10
smash on stump not five feet
distant from the place where the
alfship wheels loft the end Of the
incline track,
Willing Hands a, HE Bidding,
Willing hands hasteued 10 assist
the would be aviator ifom the
Nfvekagc aud jumped at his bid
and call, a. the wrecked machine
vas dragged back within the biz
tent under which II had been con
strueted
And then the neiEhhurs turned
away, some laughing and testing
about an old mans bur. others
unihinkinEly gloating IN = told him
10 remarks while a few Just a
few we're silent
The few who Understood vere
silent because they auhconseioualy
realized that the dream Of a Tie.
time had been almost dlsaipated
the impetus that had made mah
laugh At the three sc1re and ten
allotment had heen almost Euuolch
"a. and the very soul uf soulful
old person had been almost rubbed
Of ith dearest hope.
Hope spriHps Eternal.
Yes. almost. but not completely.
for the old man. despite biz first
failure. insisted on usins the Ut.
most care In pushing the remaining
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-02

Taken from the gloomy basement
room vhere. "A a charity patient,
Alice Fhssnidge had lain for many
months. the young woman. who
then was past hope. vas removed
to the htils home Of Mrs. c. y Scot,
nj coIsmbla City. There she was
cared for BY Mrs Holmes. the
trained nurse who gave mp other
work that she mlshi give her cn'
tire time 10 the care Of Mn. Fass.
nldge Everything that loving wo-
men euald do was done. that her
death might be peaceful.
The last hours Of the unfortunate
woman were peaceful ones. The
sunshine TO- which Alice Fassnidre
lonrcd while she lay III the dark
basement room Of the Seattle Gen
efal hospital poured into her room
at the Scott home all afternoon Sat.
urday. the fresh air which has put
peace Into the little uomans soul
since she was moved to Columbia
City. and which. because Of the ar.
Fangemsnt Of the window at the
hospital. was denied her. pulled the
curtains and carried hfcaths 81
fields and meadows. and perhaps
memories Of that far off home In
England which she vas never to see
again. all that last day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-02

Too much cannot be- said In praise
Of Mrs Scott Mrs. Holmes. NJ.
Dunlop. the physician who attended
her every day since she was ~
moved from the hospital and the
many hind hearted men and women
who have called aud helped 10 make
the dying woman and her stricken
husband happy The English resi-,
dents came nohly 10 the front when
they knew Of the plight OF these
two English children as did many
others.
Hutiefworth q Sons will attend
to the funeral services. which will
be held Tuesday at 2 . m.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-02
JOHN A. JOHNSON HAD
NEVER PROMISED TO
Be HERE ON SATURDAY

First Regrettsbe Incident of the Fair Occurs in I'M
fortunate Controversy Over Swedish Day Affair
--Scant Courtesy Shown Distinguished Visitor
at the Exposition.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-02

4 Yesterday admissions. 2l.057 !
4 Total admissions. ...,i, 55d,6st
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-02

Yes. almost. but not completely
for the old man. terpite his first
failure. insisted on usins the Ut.
mos, care In pushing the remaining
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-02

4 tttttt ttAttt
4 WEATHER FORECAST. 4
4 Fair tonight; Tuesday fair 4
4 and warmer, Hight west winds. 4
AN f4tf 4AI pHz y y
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-12
INLAND STEAMERS
TARIFFS DISCUSSED
Railroad Commissioners Hear
Troubles OF Companies Over
New State Rate Law

Representatives OF some 20 compa-
nies engaging in the transportation OF
freight and passengers on CaIifornia's
inland waterways assembled in the
ofice of the railroad commissioners
yesterday morning to discuss the
Wright bill and its Interpretation with
the commissioners, and discover just
how and when they should hle their
tariffs.
From the largest corporation send
ing big vessels up the Sacramento to
the smallest firm carrying on scout
ing trade with scows and lighters.
dozens of difficulties were presented,
and two hours were devoted TO what
Colonel Loveland termed "a heart to
heart talk" before IL was decided I'M
ally to refer the whole matter to At
torney General Webb, and hear his
opinion at another meeting in the near
future. Meanwhile each steamship
company will file a statement of its
troubles with the commissioners, and
Webb will be given an opportunity to
consider the various tariff problems.
One OF the most puzzling Of the tan
giles outlined was that relating to the
transportation of freight for the steam
ship companies from steamers bound
to or from ocean points themselves
Webb will be asked to say whether it
Is permissible to fle one rate for this
lighterage work and another for trans
portation from San Francisco TO the
ultimate destination OF the freight. The
matter of freight charges where a
boat and wagon divide the haul must
be decided also. and a ruling made in
the cases of private owners transport
ing their own goods
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-12
Personal Brevities

L. NJ. Anderson of Sacramento is al
the Dorchester.
R. E. Collins of Redding is staying
at the Stewart.
Harry w. McCray OF Bakersfield is
at the Argonaut.
j. S. Sanders and wife of New York
are at the Savoy.
Edward Hoffman of Pittsburg, Pa.
is at the Argonaut.
A. L. Darrow of Sacramento is regis
tered at the Fairmont
T. G. Field. banker of Monterey
is a guest at the Manx.
Theodore B. Wilcox of Portland is
staying at the Fairmont.
H. D. Mckenzie of New York is a
guest at the st. Francis.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. d. Wright of Reno
are at the Union Square.
Howard c. Cassidy OF Phoenix Is
staying at the St. Francis.
Senator Charles M. Belshaw of An.
tioch is at the st. Francis.
DR.. and Mrs. Elmer z. Stone of Napa
are guests ait the st. Francis.
c. NJ. Burkhalter. railroadman OF
Fresno, is staying at the Manx
Frank NJ. Leland of Mackay. Idaho
is registered at the st. Francis.
Mr. and Mrs. John Coffee Hayes oi
Visalia are guests at the Fairmont.
Alexander Brown, president of the
state board of equalization, is at the
Stewart, registered from Stockton.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-12
WRECKED BANK RUINS
MAN OF EIGHTY-FIVE
Feeble Oaklander Files Pathetic
Document

A tottering man. almost s5 years OF
age, stumbled painfully into the ONCE
of the justices court yesterday and
placed on a file a sheet of letter paper
upon which. in a few words. he had
written a pathetic tale of ruin in his
declining years.
The old man was A. ]. Morrison Of
1106 East Twenty first street. Oak
land. who was a stock holder In the
California safe deposit and trust conf
pany. His paper was in the nature Of
an answer to the many suits that have
been filed by depOsitors against him
under the stock holders liability act.
1t reads as follows:
To whom It May Coucern-Statement Of A.
]. Morrison:
I was a stock holder and depositor IN the
California safe deposit and trust company
invested s1l I had. as I thought It was good
and safe corporation
The officers and directors robbed me OF it
all / am an old man. over 81 years Old l
was robbed Of the means that had depended
on to help me through my declining years. and
now I have 10 depend upon my daughters Tor
my support.
street. Oakland. June Z. 1909
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-12
GIVING ENCOURAGEMENT
To DISCHARGED CONVICTS
Interesting Exercises at the
Golden Rule Hotel

The three days devoted TO the for
NAL opening of the Golden Rule hotel
in Silver street. which Is designed to
be a home for prisoners discharged
from the state prisons, ended last
night after afternoon and evening ses-
sions. at which many interesting speak
ers delivered addresses
At 2:30 o'clock Carroll Cook told of
The Probation Of First Offenders" and
was followed by Henry c. Dibble, who
spoke on "A New Start in Life, and
then came Prof. z. P. Smith. whose sub
ject was BE Good, Do Good and Make
Good" Each of these gave many help
full and encouraging ideas, as did the
presiding officer, Rev. /. n McCashs ID.
D.. in his closing remarks.
In the evening Supervisor George i.
Center was the presiding officer and in
teresting addresses were delivered as
follows: Rev D. o. Crowley on Proper
Training Of Boys-the Great Prevention
OF Crime: Rev. z. r. Ollie. d. D., on
Help Our Fallen Brother Rise" Cap
tain Harry Gleeson of the police de-
partment on The Police Department"
and Charles Montgomery, president OF
the California prison commission and
the prime mover in securing the estab-
lishment OF the home. who talked on
Our Future"
On Monday the house will be opened
to those desirous Of entering to make
their homes there.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-12
TYPOS HOLD ANNUAL
PICNIC TOMORROW
Games and Dancing Arranged
for Entertainment of Print
ers and Friends

There will be an exodus of printers
and their friends tomorrow morning
The annual picnic of the Union Print
ers' mutual aid society is to be held
at Fernbrook park, Niles canyon. and
hundreds will join the typos in the
outing.
Trains will leave the ferry at
9:20 and $40 a. m. The trains will
stop at First and Broadway station
Oakland, allowing large number OF
Oakland. Alameda and Berkeley print
ers and friends to join the excursion.
Various games are being arranged
for the entertainment of the crowd
and dancing will be a feature. j. R
Stansbury will be floor director, with
G. H. Minifie and F. A. Maimone a:
chief aids, and w. j. Higgins, T. F
Foley, j. P. Olwell, c. D. W. Collins
R B. OReilly, Edward Fitzgerald, M
j. Mcdonnell and w H. Ellis as as.
sistant directors. The committees TO,
the picnic are as follows:
Arrangements-Wiley K. Galloway, chairman
Grant l. Munson. secretary: ], W. Kelly, treas
Games-G. n. Branch. chairman; R. n Ie
schinsky, A. D. Davidson, W. D. Davis N W
Dunbar, W Y. Bowen.
Iombola--W- Lyle Slocum. chairman; c. n
Smith, Fred Baker L. F. Guedet, J. W Mullen
w j. Miller. G. s. Van Sandt.
reception 7. Sawyer, J. ]. Chaudet ].
Smell. G: E. Mitchell n. L. white, L. Michel
son, 5; ID. Jenner. 9. A. Tracy. J. E. Wilcox
Norton Jr - -
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-12
BODY FOUND IN BAY
SOLVES A MYSTERY
Mrs. Caroline c. Sfeinman Is
Identified as Suicide

The finding OF the body of Mrs. Caro-
line c. Steinman, floating off Fort Point
yesterday morning. solved the mystery
surrounding her disappearance from
her home, 1865 Sutter street, nearly a
month ago. 1t is believed by the
woman's husband, Edward Steinman. a.
motorman at the Fillmore street car
barns OF the United Railroads, that she
committed suicide.
Mrs. Steinman was identified by
means of gold watch and a wedding
ring. Mrs. NJ. Moorehouse, so Seventh
street. partially identified the woman
by her clothing and jewelry and later
in the day the absolute identity was
proved by Steinman himself
The woman left her home May a.
Friends of Mrs. Steinman say that she
had been despondent for several
months because of i'll health Her hus-
band also informed the coroner's office
that she had been complaining for a
long time of being in poor health
Mrs. Steinman was 35 years old and
came to California about Is years ago
from New York She is also survived
by an IL year old SON.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-12
NOTED SUFFRAGIST
MAY COME HERE
Mrs. Clarence Mackey Invited
to Attend Yosemite VAL
ley Chautauqua

Mrs. Clarence Mackay may be among
the equal suffragists who gather in
Yosemite valley next month. as invita-
tions have been sent heartily request
ing her presence on the joyous camping
trip planned. The Yosemite valley
Chautauqua, which has been organized
by CaIifornians and which is along
university extension" lines, will hold
its initial meeting in the valley from
Thursday, July 8, to Sunday, July Is,
inclusive.
One whole day, July Il, is to be de-
voted to suffrage. and a splendid pro-
gram Of addresses is being prepared
under the direction of Mrs Lillian Har-
ris Coffin. vice PRESENT of the state
organization, and chairman of the state
central committee.
Mrs. Coffin is working indefatigably
for the success of the day. and expects
to bring back with her from Seattle,
where the national suffrage convention
will be held July ! to Z, some noted
women of the movement.
The suffragists viii have a special
train leaving this city the evening of
July Z. and they will maintain a camp
of their own and headquarters in the
valley during the entire 10 days of the
Chautauqua meeting. Members of
suffrage leagues from all parts of the
state will be present.
Civic righteousness will be the
keynote of the Chautauqua, and among
the speakers will be Bishop Bell.
Bishop Quayle of Oklahoma, Professor
Jepson of the state university, Francis
J. Heney, Rev. William RAIDER and
Hiram Johnson.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-12
THIFF'S LIFE SAVED
BY DEPUTY SHERIFF
Descendant of Old Valencia
Family Flees Into Slough,
Fearing Arrest
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

SAN RAFAEL. June H.-Gus valen-
cia, a direct descendant of the old Va
lencia family that once owned the
greater part of southern Marin county,
was saved from death in the mud fats
near Point San Pedro today by Deputy
Sheriff Peter Crane.
Several days ago Valencia, who for
many years has been dependent upon
charity, applied to Crane for food and
had gone Crane missed small garden
shovel
This afternoon Crane placed a horse
ing homeward when he observed Valen-
cia digging CLAIMS. He stopped to in
quire what luck the old fellow was
having, but instead of answering Va
lencia fed from the shore across the
mud.
Although he knew the Spaniard was
using the stolen shovel. Crane did not
follow. but laughed. and rode away. He
had not proceeded far, however, when he
was again attracted to the shore by the
cries of the clam digger. Valencia, in
his fear of the deputy. had ventured too
far into the slough and was sinking
rapidly into the soft mud when Crane
approached.
Help me and I will give you back
the shovel pleaded the unhappy de-
scendant of the proud house of valen-
cia.
Crane. who is pioneer buckaroo, un-
tied the rope from his saddle, hurled
the moose nicely over the fellows shoul-
ders and dragged him to shore.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-12
Exposition ExceIs

Impressed most favorably with the
beauties and attractions Of the
Alaska-Yukon exposition. William NJ
Bunker, trustee of the chamber OF
commerce, and c. w. Burks, secretary
OF the organization. returned to San
Francisco yesterday afternoon from
Seattle, where they attended a conven-
tion OF the associated chambers OF
commerce OF the United States.
II have seen number of exposftions
in America and Europe" said Bunker.
but in the points of natural beauty.
harmony of architectural design and
management the Alaska-Yukon excels.
No one can describe the natural beauty
of the location in an immense forest
and near the border OF a beautiful lake.
"All OF the buildings, many OF which
are permanent structures, are beauti-
fully designed, but those which held
the most interest for me were the
California and forestry buildings. The
state can we'll feel proud of its building
and exhibit, which is among the most
admired at the exposition.
Great interest is also displayed in
the Portola festival which we will hold
in October, and there is no doubt that
a great many visitors to the exposition
will come to San Francisco from the
north"
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-12
GREEK PASTOR OBTAINS
WARRANTS FOR ENEMIES
Church Services Interrupted by
UnseemIy Talk

The troubles of Rev. Stefanos Noun
tanos. pastor of the Greek Catholic
church. 317 Seventh street, continue.
The pastor obtained warrants yes
terday from Police Judge Weller for
the arrest of f. P. Tseuopulos, Vas
Alonistiobes. Anastasio Mountanos
Thomas MountaneS, George Panousos
n. valianos. s. P. Mavrollis, Const
Vavouros and Mike Karydes for dis
turbing a religious meeting.
The pastor alleges that at the serv-
ice in the church on Sunday, May 80
the defendants interrupted the devo-
tions of the other members by loud
and unseemly talk and other means OF
disturbance.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-12
BUSINESSMEN TAKE
WIRELESS ON TRIP
Hundred Prominent Citizens
Start Today for Seattle
Exposition

A complete set of wireless apparatus
has been installed on the special train.
which will start at 9 o'clock this even
ing for Seattle. bearing the delegation
of 100 San Francisco businessmen who
intend to visit the exposition there.
Except for the Hartman specials,
this is the first train to be installed
with wireless. and messages will be
sent all along the route. The dele
cation represents the California Pro-
motion committee, the chamber of
commerce. merchants association
merchants" exchange. manufacturers
and producers association. clearing
house association and the real estate
board of San Francisco. They are as
follows:
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-12
LEACH VISITING HIS
OAKLAND HOME
Director of United States Mint
Comes to Coast to See
His Family

OAKLAND, June 11--Frank A.
Leach, director of the United States
mints of Washington, arrived In Oak
land from Washington today. shortly
before noon. He came via Seattle. re-
naming in that city for several days
to view the Yukon exposition. He was
accompanied by his wife. His three
sons met him at the Sixteenth street
depot.
Leach declared that his present visit
to Oakland was the result of promise
he had made to his family eight months
ago that he would return west.
His name has been mentioned several
times among the directors OF the Peo-
ples water company for the position
of president of that corporation, and
1t is probable that he will be ap-
preached by them now that he is in
Oakland.
AS yet, however, no formal tender OF
the position has been made TO him. ac-
cording to the statement that he made
this afternoon. Whether he would or
would not accept the post. if offered
he declined to say.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-12
BLOWN THROUGH ROOF
WHEN PAINT EXPLODES
Tar and Benzine Mixture Boils
Over on Gasoline Stove

Fred Jones of S425 Mission street and
Hector McRea of 2s12 Howard street
are employed by L. e. Boyle. & Co. and
yesterday. in shack at Sansome and
Green streets, they undertook to make
some roof paint. This involved the
delicate task of boiling a mixture OF
tar and benzine over gasoline stove.
The pot boiled over.
Jones was blown through the roof
and landed II feet away with his
clothes on fire.
McRea remained in the shack. which
was soon blazing fercely. He was
rescued by some Greek laborers en-
ployed by Gray Brothers
The injured men were taken to the
harbor hospital, where it was found
that although both had sustained ex-
tensive and painful burns, neither was
injured fatally
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-12
GIRL CASHIER WILL
MAKE TOUR OF WORLD
Ability to Speak Spanish Gave
Her p0sifion

A trip around the world because of
a chance meeting which discovered her
intimate knowledge of the Spanish
language is the prospect In store for
Miss Gertrude Sherman. the cashier in
the dining room OF the st. Francis
hotel.
A few days ago Pedro Franco Ugarte
a wealthy Mexican planter, came to the
St. Francis hotel. He can not speak
English Nobody suspected Miss Stor-
mans accomplishments. but when the
planter asked some instruction from
the steward of the dining room Miss
Storman intervened, explaining every
thing in the guests own tongue
The Ugartes are about to leave on a
long trip through America and Europe.
Miss Sherman is to leave with them as
friend. adviser and interpreter 1t is
expected that the trip will cover a
period of two years.
Ugarte is accompanied by his family
and his young son, Felipe Francp
Ugartes
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-12
JUDGE GRAHAM KNOWS
POINTS OF GOOD GOWN
Interposes Question About Sew
ing in Dress Makers Case

Further investigation of the quality
OF the work done by Madame Nellie
McGufick, q. dress maker, was con-
Quoted by Judge Graham yesterday in
the hearing OF the appeal Of Mrs. Ida
Durham against justice court de-
cision ordering her TO pay s5455, a
balance claimed TO be due for three
dresses. The Judge examined the gar
ments with the eye Of an apparent ex-
pert
This brown silk dress has been
hemmed by machine and. not by hand.
Is that proper in a dress costing as
much as s27.50 for the rhakingg asked
The Judge OF Attorney William Tomsky,
who was arguing in support Of Nine.
McGuf7ck's claim.
Tomsky did not see that that made
any difference.
testimony was given by Mrs. Dun
hams husband, B. s. Dunham, a timber
merchant. in contradiction Of a state
nent made by the costumiere that on
one occasion Mrs. Dunham went down
on her knees and implored her husband
for SO TO pay the madame.
The case is under submission
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-12
SHERIDAN CLUB TO
BUILD NEW STREET
Entertainment and Dance to
Raise Funds for Project

An entertainment and dance will be
given by the Sheridan Improvement
club this evening at Ingleside hall, at
Herold and Ocean avenues, for the pur-
pose of raising funds for new street
construction. IT is proposed to build a
new street, one block long. from Thrift
to Montana, between Orizaba and Cap
itol avenue.
The plans for the Improvement have
been drawn by Engineer c. l.. McEner-
ney. The city will eXpend $3.50 and
the balance, amounting to $3.50. must
be raised by the residents of the dis
trict. The fund still lacks Sis.
Prof James A. DAILY will be master of
ceremonies at the entertainment to-
night and Supervisor Connolly will de-
liver the opening address. Other num-
bers on the program viii be: Music by
Prof. Henry Lehr and Miss Mary Rich
ards: vocal solo. Rosiyn Jones: recita-
tion, Miss Elizabeth Davis: monologue.
Ray z. Hoffman: vocal solo, Wallace
Lowanse duet. Miss Bella and Miss
Emma Crawford.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-12
RECOMMENDS MANY
IMPROVEMENTS
Assistant City Engineer Frick-
stadt Urges Completion of the
Main EasterIy Highway

OAKLAND. June 11.-Assistant City
Engineer Walter y. F'rickstadt has
prepared a lengthy report recommend
ing an extensive series of street inn
provements.
He declares that the improvement
most urgently needed is the compile
tiOn OF main easterly highway. 1t
is suggested that East Twelfth street
and East Fourteenth street should be
paved from Lake Merritt to the eastern
boundary OF the city. Both streets are
now partly paved.
Numerous other pavements in East
Oakland are also advised Additional
sewers and storm drainage in East
Oakland are recommended by the en-
gineer, who also advocates the paving
of numerous thoroughfares in the
central and northern districts of the
city.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-12
VICTIM ASKS MERCY FOR
CONFESSED TOOL THIEF
Judge Cabaniss Gives Thirty
DAYS Jail Sentence

Abandoning his original intention of
sending Edward c. Black, who had
pleaded guilty of robbery. to jail for
nine months. Judge Cabaniss yesterday
adopted the merciful suggestion of the
man who was robbed and let the de-
tendant on with 80 Gays IN JAIL.
tools worth about $25 from Frederick
Behringer. a carpenter, but added an
explanation that stranger met him in
the street and asked his assistance in
conveying the tools to a pawnshop
where he was surprised by Behringer.
What would you do If you were the
judge?" asked Judge Cabaniss of Beh-
ringer.
II would impose the lightest possible
sentence was the answer.
Judge Cabaniss has made it rule to
be severe with tool thieves, but adopted
the suggestion of Behringer.