The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, August 28, 1901, Page 1

VOLUME XC~-—NO. 89, SAN FRANCISCO, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1901. PRICE FIVE CENTS. KNIGHTS IN FULL UNIFORT1 PARADE THROUGH LOUISVILLE’S GORGEOUSLY BEDECKED STREETS Thirty Thousand Soldiers of the Temple Form an Im- posing Spectacle, Inaugurating the Twenty- eighth Triennial Conclave. OUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 21.—It is estimated that 300,000 persons to- day witnessed the parade of the Knights Templar. Thirty thou- sand Sir Knights in full uniform line, forming an imposing spec- tacle with which to inaugurate the twen- al conclave. The march a. m. and was finished at after covering a distance of miles. The course was protected y wires strung along the sidewalks to keep spectators in check. The weather e was clear and cool, e heat became oppresivs ere were eleven cases of prostration t and exhaustion, none of which A portion of the Y. M. C. A, Fourth street and Half a dozen people — were Schley’s Commandery Cheered. ies from Chicago, ancisco attracted v their magnificent ap- bia Commandery No. 2 , came in for wild ected to march with he was absent, g £ TWO OF THE DISTINGUISHED SIR KNIGHTS IN THE GREAT PA- AT LOUISVILLE, KY. BIPRIEN, I B se when the the crowd Schley! Hur- r was a magnificent specta- e and color. A detachment of e march, Grand Mar- immediate the Grand Co: acting to the officers of the Grand Encampment, who rode in car- Grand Master, Reuben , Stepped into his bro t his sword e were twelve divisions in the pro- cession. The Califernia Commandery, with those of Tennessee, Wisconsin, New nd Georgla, composed the seventh r the leadership of Grand George Butterfield McKee d by J. K. F. ler of West Vir- , were the commanderies from Ore- gon, Washington, Montana, Wyoming and Arizonsa Enights Given City’s Key. When the to the Knights was extended by Judge Barker of Louisville, acting for Governor Beck- 1o commar formal welcome ham, and ex-Congressman W. C. F. the mention of Schley's elicited applause so enthusiastic t both speakers were compelled to stop minutes. Colonel Breckinridge delivered the chief this £ Grand Master yd responded b The key to the him by Mayor eddress at efly. presented to en the programme was e was little time for grand encamp- was L3 quorum prese record, and a . to-morrow was then large audience was entertained to- night at the Horse Show building by a programme designed to show how the Southern darky enjoys himself. There was a camp meeting spectacle, a cake walk and old time melodies by a chorus of 200 colored people. CALIFORNIA TO THE FRONT. £an Francisco Commanderies Attract Great Attention. LOUISVILLE, Aug. 21.—All day and night muygic, flags and light have trans- formed this old Kentucky city into a car- nival scene. The great parade of Knights Templars was the event of the day. To- night receptions were held in a score of State headquarters and all were crowded. Califcrnia was prominent on the honors, both in the parade and receptions. Golden Gate Commandery was especially noted in the parade, having the baby bear Zerub- babel on a platform in the lead. The Sir Knights composing Golden Gate Com- mandery wear showy capes, which are 2 novelty here. They marched with fine cadence and won enthusiastic ap- plause all along the four-mile line of march. California Commandery was bril- liant, as usual, in striking uniforms and mounted on black chargers, but unfortu- pately it was placed at the very rear of what seemed to be an interminably long procession, and the spectators were worn and tired before the Californians passed. To-night the Golden Gate Drill Corps ap- peared in new drill uniforms, ready for the contest to-morrow. A desperate ef- fort will be made to carry off the first prize, though there are stiff competitors, such as St. Bernard of Chicago, which is apparently drilled to perfection. Califor- nia Commandery is sure to win first prize for the best mounted .corps. Thursday evening Golden Gate Com- mandery will hold open house in the Galt House headquarters, the finest rooms in the city. California Commandery, also in the Galt House, was the host of several thousand visitors to-night. The Golden State has become famous, or rather has added to its fame for open- hearted cordiality and originality of en- tertainment, so that the functions of both e commanderies are eagerly attended by Sir Knights and ladies from all parts of the Union. The recollection of the conclave in San Francisco some years ago lingers so pleasantly in the minds of many com- manderies that a spontaneous effort is being made to have the next conclave held there. The Californians, however, are not taking any steps in the matter and will not ask to have San Francisco considered a candidate. It is likely that Milwaukee will be chosen. CZAR WILL APPEAL FOR AN END OF WAR Piscussion With Xing Edward Is to Bear on the South African Trouble. LONDON, Aug. 28.—The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Daily Mail, confirm- ing the report that Emperor Nicholas and Emperor Willlam will meet at Dantzlg September 10, ‘says: “The Czar and Czarina will leave St. Petersburg in the Russian imperial yacht Standart, escorted by the cruiser Svetland, August’' 29 for Fredensborg, where they will meet King Edward. I have learned also on the best authority that the Czar is now disposed to intervene with regard to the Transvaal and that the war will be aiscussed with M. Loubet, King Edward and Emperor William.” Friend Thought He Was a Bear. RED LODGE, Mont., Aug. 27.—John An- drews was instantly killed by John Rog- ers, who mistook him for a bear and sent & bullet through his heart at short range. The men were with a party enjoying an outing at the Lewis ranch. Andrews was a well-known citizen of Carbon County and served as postmaster at Red Lodge under the Cleveland administration. iy Cavalry Men on the Grant. WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.—Acting Adjut- ant General Ward has received a cable- gram from General Chaffee at Manila, saying that the transport Grant sailed on the 2th inst. for San Francisco with Troop B, Fourth Cavalry, and the Twelfth and Thirteenth Battéries of Field Artil- lery. Packers Rescind Contract. SAN JOSE, Aug.. 27.—The California Packers’ Company this afternoon served formal notice on the California Cured Fruit Assoclation, rescinding in part the contract existing between them in part— that is, the packers refuse to handle any fruit of this year’s crop. Temperance Lecturer Mobbed. ZANESVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 27.—Rev. Samuel G. Bettes, a temperance lecturer claiming to be from Morganstown, W. Va., was mobbed by 500 men and boys to-night while speaking in front of the courthouse. He made personal attacks on several Zanesville saloonists. NEUTRALITY- RoSURANCES BY NATIONS Nicaragua and Ecuador Not to Interfere in Strife. —_— Danger of War Between Ven- ezuela and Colombia Grows L New Army of Revolutionists Will At- tempt to Overthrow the Gov- ernment of President Castro. — Special Dispatch to The Call. CALL BUREAU, 1406 G STREET, N. W., WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.—Dr. Silva, Colomblan Minister,#to-day received an official mail from Bogota containing in- formation tending to confirm recent tele- graphic advices indicating that danger of war between Colombia and Venezuela is growing less. His letters inform him that the Colombian Government has received most positive assurances from the gov- ernments of Nicaragua and Ecuador that in the event of a conflict between Colom- bia and Venezuela they will remain abso- lutely neutral. Dr. Sfiva’s mail also indicates that there has been an improvement in the situation in Colombia, giving details of the com- plete defeat of a band of 2500 insurgents under General Marin at the town of Ana- poyma. These insurgents had previously occupled the town of Giradot, on the Magdalena River, which is small but im- portant, being the terminus of the rail- road from Bogota. Guarding the Frontier. Additional information is given that 10,000 men under General Gonzales Velen- cla are guarding the frontier contiguous to Venezuela. The Navy Department was notified late this afternoon that the gun- boat Ranger had finished coaling at Acapulco and had sailed for Panama. The Towa will also coal at Acapulco. On account of her superior speed it is be- lleved that she will arrive at Panama before the Ranger. Invasion of Venezuela, COLON, Aug. 2.—Well equipped with arms and “mmvnition, a revolutionary force of 2000 men has passed on its way over the border from Colombia into Vene- zuela. From one close in touch with the Colombian Government The Call corres- pondent was informed of its purpose. “It is to aid in the overthrow of Presi- dent Castro,” said the informant. “Revo- lution, not war, will end his dictatorship. When his downfall is accomplished a similar plan will be followed in Nica- ragua.” Trouble is imminent on both the eastern and southern boundaries of Colombia. Troops have been rushed in both direc- tions, and the frontiers of Venezuela and Ecuador are lined with armed men ready to advance at a moment's notice. No secret is made of the threatening attitude of the Colombian authorities. They assert that the revolution here has been enabled ‘to continue only by ald of the Liberal governments of nelghboring Republics, and that to insure peace at home it has become necessarv to inaugurat: a war of foreign conquests. It is assumed here that Ecuador would join with Venezuela in any movement against Colombia, the two Libera] governments standing united against the Conservative element in con- trol here, and making counter charges of interference with thelr affatrs and of fostering revolutions. Colombia the Chief Sufferer. Colombia has been the chief sufferer, as her revolution has already lasted nearly two years. Itis estimated that from 25,000 to 40,000 lives have already been sacrificed and the end is rot yet, as the smoldering embers of revoit are coming into flame in a dozen sections simultaneously, and the Liberals do not hesitate to announce that they are preparing to deal a final blow. The expense of the revoltition has been enormous. The Government is alleged to have already spent not less than $120,000,000 in silver to suppress the rebellion, and the Liberals are sald to have spent even a larger amount, although their volunteers are supposed to serve solely for patriotism and to receive no pay. The republic is involved in a financial slough and wonder is expresced where the money will come from for the purchase of a new warship which is being generally discussed. Riera’s Arms Seized. PORT OF SPAIN, Aug. 27.—Arms be- longing to General Riera, who is a Venezuelan refugee in Curacao, have been found in Coro by the Venezuelan authori- tles, thus frustrating the hopes of an insurrection in that distrizl. The Orinoco district is peaceful. The German cruiser Vineta will sail for Carupano to-morrow morning. ‘ COAL MEN IN WALES WILL FORM A TRUST Fear of American Competition Starts a Movement Toward Com- bination of Firms. LONDON, Aug. 28.—It is reported that an important Welsh coal and iron com- bine is imminent, involving the amaiga- mation of the Crashay Bros. of Merthyr with Guest, Koen & Co. of Dowlais and Cardiff. Both concerns have very exten- sive steel works, employing the Bessemer and Siemans processes, and collieries with an agregate capital of several million sterling. The directors of the concern in- clude Windsor Richards, who recently visited the United States, and who is now conferring as to the terms of the amalga- mation. It is possible that some other collleries in South Wales will enter the combination, with a view to economy in working, in or- der to meet American competition. DOWNING SEEKS TO LEGALLY SUNDER HIS HYMENEAL BOND WITH PRETTY EUGENIA BLAIR Tragedian Engages an Attorney to File the Necessary Papers, Complaining His “Parthenia” Has L Deserted Him. NTEREST will be awakened through- out the United States by the news that Robert Downing, the tragedian, has taken the preliminary steps in this city to have the matrimonial bonds that have bound him to Eugenia Blair severed. - Mr. Downing has engaged Attorney H. H. Davls to prepare the nec- essary papers and the machinery of the law will be used to set aside the relations that have become irksome. The ground of the complaint is desertion on the part of Mrs, Downing. As a matter of fact the couple have actually been separated RAILROAD OFFICIALS CHANGED BY STUBBS for o Traffic Director of Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Makes Im- portant Announcements. CHICAGO, Aug. 21.—Traffic Director Stubbs of the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific railroads announced to-day the changes in the general office that will be effected under the consolidation of the traffic departments of these two lines in different cities of the country. The Chi- cago offices of the two systems will be consolidated under W. G. Neimyer of the Southern Pacific. He is made general agent in Chicago, with general supervision over the agencles of the two lines in Pitts- burg. Cincinnati and.Detroit. J. H. Lathrop will be general agent in St. Louils, with general supervision over the Southwest. H. W. Nathan will have entire charge of the Southeastern terri- tory, with headquarters in- Atlanta, Ga. H. Kalll, with the title of assistant gen- eral trafic and passenger manager, will have supervision over the Kansas City territory, with headquarters in that city. The Union Pacific agencles in Sioux City and St. Paul will be abolished and the business transacted through . the general offices of the Union Pacific in Omaha. The territory east of Pittsburg will be under the jurisdiction of Assistant Traffic Man- azer Hawley in New York 4 for a period of something like two years Eugenia ‘Blair was the subject of com- ment in connection with a leading man some time.ago. It became well known to the dramatic profession that Robert Downing was not pleased with his wife's actions. About a year ago he came to California, bringing with him his talented young daughter, Minnie Downing, his child by his first wife, who has since been studying dramatic art in this city. The actors and actresses in San Francisco will not be surprised to hear of Mr. Downing’s decision to have a legal separation. CHINA NOW WILLING TO SIGN THE PROTOCOL Li Hung Chang Notifies Representa- tives of the Powers and Wants Date Fixed. LONDON, Aug. 28.—“Li Hung Chang has notified the Ministers of the powers that the Chinese plenipotentiaries are now authorized to sign the protocol,” says a dispatch to the Times from Peking, dated yesterday, “and has requested them to fix a date for the signing. “An, edict concerning the importation of arms was circulated among the Ministers to-day. quired to complete the protocol.” Mob Surrounds a Jail. FORT SMITH, Ark., Aug. 21.—A mob .surrounded the County Jail here to-night seeking to lynch Louls Smith, who was saved, from the fury of a mob last night by the father of seven-year-old Lucy ‘Watson, whom, it is charged, Smith as- saulted. The Sheriff took the negro to Little Rock this afternoon, but the mob refused to disperse, believing that Smith was still ih thé Fort Smith Jan. + Lady Smith Is Drowned. LONDON, Aug. 27.—Lady Smith, wife | of Sir Archibald Lewin Smith, Master of the Roll since 1500, was founu dead to- day, floating in the Rive~ Spey. It is not known how sha was drowned. PROMINENT PEOPLE OF THE STAGE WHOSE MATRIMONIAL TIES ARE GALLING. Two other edicts are still re- | | a4 It was Mr. Downing’s aim to keep the fact that he contemnlated this move as secret as possible. To a few friends he has mentioned it and his prominence be- fore the public made it certain that the fact would soon become known. Five vears ago Robert Downing and Eugenia Blair played Ingc and Parthenia to- gether in this ci at the California Theater. She also piaved Neodamia to his Nero in “The G During the same season Mr. Dowa‘ng pla; with much success “Julius Caesar” and “Othello.”” He has easily maintained a rank among the leading tragedians of this country in several roles and his fame has extended to European capitals. At vari- ous times he has been associated with John McCullough, Edwin Booth, Charlotte Cushman, Lawrence Barrett, Charles Fechter, Adelaide Neilson and Mary An- derson. During his residence in this city in the last year he has been preparing to open an institute of dramatic art. which was formally inaugurated on the first day of May of the present year, and he has since then been zealously teaching aspir- ants to a theatrical career. Eugenia Blair has remained in the East recently, but she is well known here, as indeed she is throughout the United States, she having filled many roles. Perhaps her best role is in “East Lynne.” The picture that is herewith published repre- sents her as she was costumed to play in “A Lady of Quality” in this city. She formerly had the reputation of being a beauty. She was married to Robert Downing about twelve years ago. He was a devoted husband and gave her every possible advantage for advancement on the stage. g -0 OIL MEN OF TEXAS FEARFUL OF TAXATION Legislature Shows a Disposition to Demand a Part'of the Gross Earnings. AUSTIN, Tex., Aug. 27.—The oil devel- opers of 'Texas are confronted with a serious predicament in that the Texas Legislature shows a marked disposition to tax them 2 per cent on their gross earnings. A large delegation of oil mag- nates from Beaumont was before the House Committee to-day to fight the tax. but with little success, as the committee is almost unanimous in fixing the 2 per cent tax, and the Legislature, it Is said, will levy it if the opportunity is offered. It is asserted by the oil people that this will prove a serious backset to the oil in- dustry. One of the committee from Beau- mont said that it was not an assured fact by any means that the Beaumont oil flelds were lasting, and for that reason the out- put should not be taxed until further de- veloped. S b g Fierce Fire Is Raging. s SHREVEPORT, La. Aug 23 —Tele- phone reports received by the Times from Monroe, La.. early this morning are to the effect that a flerce fire is burning in the heart of that city. Several bufld- ings have been burned at this hour (2 a. m.), and an entire square of bulld- ings is threatened.