The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, December 20, 1901, Page 3

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1901, EXPLOSION AT SOHO FURNACE CAUSES A TERRIBLE DISASTER Slip of a Wheelbarrow of Ore s Followed by Heart- Rending Scenes Eighty-Five Feet Above the Ground, Ten Men Meeting Death in Flames Sypecial Dispatch to The Call. ITTSBURG, Pa., Dec. 19. —Ten were burned to death and injured by an explosion of at the Soho furnace of s & Laughlin (limited), in e, near Brady street, to- xplosion was caused by rnace, and gas and flam d through the bell The on the furnace platform, five feet above the ground. The W SEIGH, 20 years old; single. SHISHUL, 20; wife and two :GE SEMAGO, 29: single. MICHAEL MILO, 22; single. MICHAEL GASEDOVIZ, 26; wife and n. AZEY, 37; wife and three 2 single. KA, 2; single. O, 36; wife and three red: John Yongsho, 2. single, ed to recover, frightfully burn- J John Sabola. 25, 1, will recover; Cause of the Explosion.” There were nace when the explosion occurred. Fif- ADVERTISEMENTS. WE MAKE Children’s Carriages. 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Address BIEHOP REM CO., 40 Ellis st., Cal. GRANT DRUG CO.. 3 | » — - I KIDNEY. B LIVER "0 A PLEASANL LAXATIVE ICATINC HAY FEVER b o 5 CATARRH Dppmsian.smmou,flemflg}a.,m.,mdby s ( ESPIC'S CIGARETTES. or POWDER Paris, 4. ESPIC ; New York, E. FOUGERA & CO. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS ’ ) w. T. HESS, NOTARY PUBLIO AND ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. fenth Filoor, 'Ilndm 1015, Claus Spreckels Bidg. Telephone XMaln 9&‘!‘ 5 = o Residence, 8§21 California st., below Powell. Residence Telzphone, James 1501 nineteen men on the fur- | burned all over | (1€, ¢ teen of them were caught in the flames, two of them escaping with slight in- jury. The other four were the regular men employed as top fillers, and escaped without injury. The expiosion was caused by ‘the gas becoming inca in a crust of cinder forming at the bottom of the furnace. A wheelbarrow containing ore had been sent up to the men, and when they went tq dump it into the bell of the furnace they pushed it over too far and it rolled into the hopper. The barrow weighed 900 pounds, men to raise. The fifteen laborers, all Hungarians, were then sent up to assist them. Had it not been for the barrow accident no one would have been hurt, | and_was too heavy for the | as the regular men knew how to pro- tect themselves at such times, as simi- lar explosions are of frequent occurrence. | Eye-witn say that there was a| loud report. and the murky heavens were | illumi: ed with a great sheet of fiameq showing the men on top of the furnace running about, gesticulatng wildly. The | flames and hot metal looked like a vol- cano in action. Five of the men blown off the top of the furnace, these are the ones that a; The others hung on the ra the out were | nd still living. g (some on ide, others on the inside), unti lothing was burned off. “Two of the victims remained tenaciously cling- | ing to the railing until their fingers were butned off. then fell to the of the mill d . Seven of the vi were found dead on the platform of the | cupola. These were completely denuded | of clothes by the flames, and their s ! were burned almost to a_crisp. the dead were found in the stock the plant, 250 yards from the furnuce. | Every bone in their bodies seemed to have been broken. | Distressing Feature of Disaster. The most distressing feature of the dis- aster was the burning of Frankowiez. He was seen by hundreds of peeple who were on their way to work to return to the| platform railing and leap into the air. He fell on the stockyard shed and was | literally burned to death before the eyes | of the crowd fifty feet below, who had no way to reach him. i When the explosion occurred burning ' heaps of cinders settled around the men almost knee deep. Their shrieks were terrible and their frantic efforts to save themselves were pitiful in the extreme Over two tons of ore, coke and hot cin- ders, some pieces weighing almost three pounds, rained down on Second aven; and many pedestrians ran into hou and stores for protection. A car was passing just at the time the gas let go. The coke and other material falling on the car, which had twenty-five passengers aboard, caused a panic and many jumped off. None of the passen- gers were in the least injured, but all | were badly scared. | When the explosion occurred the men in | the plant became panic-stricken and rushed to the streets. Only a few re- ported back for .duty at 9 o'clock. The men thought the entire plant was doomed. The people residing about the furnace | and for blocks on either side were badly | sounded | | scared. They rushed from their homes and a few minutes after the report had throughout Soho thousands of people gathered about the furnace. Women whose husbands were employed in the plant, mothers whose sons worked there and sisters whose brothers were in | the plant formed part of the crowd. With tears in their eves they waited with bated breath to learn who were victims of the catastrophe. Some were fated to hear sad news, for among the crowd were wives or relatives of some of the dead. | When they learned of the deaths of their | loved ones they burst into tears and some lflf them are on the verge of mental col- apse. TEACHERS IN SESSION { IN SOUTEERN CALIFORNIA | Well Enown Educators Deliver Ad-| dress at the Meeting in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19.—The Southern | C: rnia Teachers’ Association convened | this morning. The forenoon was taken up by meetings of the sixteen Round Table sections, devoted to the various branches of child education. At the af- ternoon session at Simpson’s Auditorium the convention listened to the following addresses by prominent educators: * Modern Sir Galahad,” Livingston C. Lord, president of the Eastern Illinois State Normal School, Charleston, Ill.; “The Life of a Teacher in the Philippines,” Carl C. Phlen, Ph.D., University of Cali- fornia, and late of the t States | Philippine Tariff Commission; “A Course in Literature for the Grammar Schools,” | Frederick Burk, president of the State | Normal School, San Francisco. Nearly 2000 teachers from the seven counties covered by the association are in attendance. Dr. E. Benjamin Andrews, chancellor of the University of Nebraska, spoke to-night on_ “Anti-Cassandra.” President Benjamin Ide Wheeler of the University of California spoke at Simpson Auditorium this evening on “Anti-Cassan- dra; Rap at the Croaker.” Fresno Objects to Bonds. FRESNO, Dec. 19.—The proposition to vote bonds amounting to $280,000 for the | purpose of constructing a municipal water works was defeated to-day. A very light vote was cast. A two-thirds affirmative vote was required to carry the proposi- tion, and out of a total of 109 the bonds received only 538, An election will be held to-morrow to vote on the proposal to bond the city for 2 municipal electric light and power plant. Delarey in Sore Straits, LONDON, Dec. 19.—The Associated Press learns that the War Office has come into possession of a cipher telegram purporting to have been sent by the Boer commandant Delarey, stating that he could not hold out longer than January. ADVERTISEMENTS. Mal: Breakfast Food makes a delicious supper dish, and as such is of the greatest value to persons of weak digestion, Itquiets the irritated stomach, gives restful sleep, and in a short time will relieve and overcome the most obstinate cases of dyspepsia. Use it in- stzad of medicine and so fol- low nature’s course. Try Malt-Oats and Malt-Barley also. They are as much better than ordinary oatmeal or barley as Malt Breakfast Food is superior to other | fords no parallel of a whole people thus -time they labored secretly and diligently | disappearnces led to the discovery of the | His Majesty exhibited the keenest interest | pressed the opinjon that it would be hard | Sir Thomas | hopes that a Shamrock III would result | taken wheat foods. At all grocers. GERM rons that ever sailed under the flag. Secretary Long added another battleship to-day to Rear Admiral Higginson’s command. Tilinois, which is now at Algiers, La., where she is to take part in the test of the new floating drydock there, inll shortly leave for Pensacola, and will then steam south to a rendezvous to be appointed by Rear Admiral Higgin- son. It was generally understood that the Illinois would not be attached to the North Atlantic squadron during ANY'S NAVAL DEMONSTRATION IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE AMERICA IN GRAVE COMPLICATIONS United States IS»Gaihering in the Caribbean Sea One of the Most Powerful Squadrons That Ever Sailed Under Old Glory. ALL BUREAU, 1406 G STREET, N. W,, WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.—Grave complications, which may, involve the United States, will, it is feared by administration officials, result from the naval demonstration Germany contemplates making in Venezuelan waters. While there is no intention on the part of this Government to interfere with Germany’s purpose to collect the claims held by her subjects against V'enA ezuela, apprehension exists that President Castro will declare war, and it is to be prepared for complica- tions that may ensuc that the United States is gathering in the Caribbean Sea one of the most formidable squad- this winter, but would be on detached service, and in March next receive Rear elan waters. . she would proceed té the European station. President Castro does not propose to pay the claims. GENERAL CHAFFEE TELLS OF TH AND TREACHERY OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE -~ WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.—“History af- practically turming war traitors, and in the genius of no other people was ever found such masterful powers of secrecy and dissimulation; but it is needless to say that no powerful state was ever erected or ever can be erected on such immoral and unenlightened foundations.” This statement is made by General Chaffee, military governor of the Philip- pines, in a review of cne of a number of court-martial cases in the islands, the rec- ords of which have been reviewed at the War Department. The case which brought forth this com- ment from General Chaffee was one wherein seven natives were tried jointly on a charge of murder. The accused were soldiers in the insurgent army, and after defeat by the American army in the field abandoned even the show of open opposi- tion, such as the half-uniformed guerrilla bands make, and took up their residence at Taytay, In Luzon, a place protected by an American garison. Then, following the proclaimed policy of the insurgent chiefs, they proceeded to organize secret- ly a bolo band. When authorization had been given to establish civil government the band came forward under the leader- ship of a resident padre and were elected municipal officers of Taytay. Then en- sued a remarkable attempt to serve two masters. In all lawful matters they served with due appearance of loyalty to the American Government, while at the same in the interests of the insurrection. This dual form of government, says Generai Chaffee, cxisted everywhere, in strongly garrisoned cities like Manila as well as the smallest barrio. The municipal offiters of Tavtay next entered upon a series of murders, and continued their deadly work until the growing unmber of mysterious perpetrators by the American authorities. Ignorance Is Made Use Of. “One undeniable truth,” says General Chaffee, “'stands out in this case as in hundreds of like cases of murder—that the | average native of these islands has not more than the merest rudimentary con- ception of his individual rights and duties as a man, and no one knows this so weli as the wily chiefs, who use him for their nefarious purpose: Six of the seven natives were sentenced to be hanged, but General Chaffee com- muted the sentence of three of them to imprisonment at hard labor for life. The seventh native, Leonordo de Posoy, a regularly ordained priest, asked for and was granted a separate trial. When Tay- tay was given a permanent garrison of American troops De Posoy was found there in the regular pursuit of his calling as curate of the pueblo. Through his ad- vantages of education, his spiritual rela- tions with the people and his active inter- est in their secular affairs he was casily the most influential man in the commu- nity. He cultivated the good will of the American officers and promised to ald B S B e e e e el ) LIPTON VISITS KING EDWARD Unfolds His Plans for Another Race for the America’s Cup. LONDON, Dec. 19.—Sir Thomas Lipton, in a_long interview which he had with King Edward yesterday, during which the America’s cup races were minutely dis- cussed, unfolded his plans for the future. and at times offered suggestions. He ex- to get a boat to beat the Americans, to which Sir Thomas replied that he was at least confident that he could secure a yacht a good deal better than the Sham- rock II. When Sir Thomas had finished explaining his reasons for this belief the King appeared to be satisfied and heartily wished him success, Sir Thomas Lipton also conveyed to King_Edward a recapitulation of Presi- dent Roosevelt's friendly comments on the King and on England, which formed the gist of a conversation between Sir Thomas and Roosevelt while the former was in the United States. The King was evi- dently much pleased. In turn he told Sir Thomas how greatly he admired Presi- dent Roosevelt’s personality, which, un- fortunately, he knew only by hearsay. The King takes great interest in the preparations for bullding another chal- lenger, which are believed to be already on foot. Captain Sycamore, in an Interview, said he would shortly hold a consultation with Livton and he had great therefrom. It is learned that King Edward has particular gnterest in W, . Jameson’s alleged Shorteomings during the cup races. It is noticeable in this connection that his Majesty has not seen Jameson since the latter's return to Eng- land, and it is said by those who are in a position to know tMat he is not likely to do so in the future. Haley Not Now in Reno. RENO, Nev., Dec. 19.—A search of the marriage license records here has devel- oped the fact that the names of Clarence C. Haley of 8an Francisco and Miss Leo Nielsen are not entered. It is stated by the iicense clerk that Haley called for a license but did not obtain one. Haley 1s not at the hotels here and has undoubt- edly left town. them in keeping peace. But when the elections to American civil government offices were held he put forward and caused to be elected as presidente one Caledonio Javier, whom General Chaffee describes as an “illiterate and bigoted man,” whom De Posoy well knew was an officer of insurgents and whom he com- mended to the people as the best man for the office, because he was ‘‘bold.” At his trial De Posoy, who was held to be the chief agent in the Taytay mur- ders, took advantage of the loophole which appeared to be afforded by the po- sition as priest by contending that while the participators in the wholesale mur- ders in Taytay would confess the same at confessional he was compelled by his sacred office to keep silence. General Chaffee pronounced this defense of no value, saying that the *‘confessional does not Jay upon any man, priest or lay- man the obligation of suppressing knowl- edge of crimes being committed by third parties, the consummation of which could have been prevented without violating the secrecy of the confessional.” In this particular case, it is said, the knowledge of the crimes was brought di- rectly to the priest’s notice and was not gained through the confessional. General Chaffee confirmed the sentence of death imposed by the court-martial which tried | De Posoy, but commuted the sentence to twenty years’' imprisonment at hard la- bor ‘“out of his respect for his calling and of the great religious organization of | which he is a most unworthy member.” Said General Chaffee in concluding ’his review: “No person living in these islands can | be permitted to plead his office, however sacred or exalted, as a protection for crimes committed.” . Held in Service Until Arrival. The Secretary of War to-day notified General Chaffee, commanding the divi- sion of the Philippines, that short term soldlers in his command hereafter will be held in service until their arrival at San Francisco, where they will be discharged as rapidly as their accounts can be made out. These soldiers will be detained in camp at Angel Island until their dis-| charge papers are issued. This actiaon is | due to the fact {hat the discharge of the | men oa the transporis on their way home | leads to confusion and interferes with a proper enforcement of the regnutions re- lating to discharge. KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 19.—General Arthur MacArthur, U. S. A., who ar-| Tived here to-day o attend the Commer- | clal Club banquet, when asked concern- | ing the project to devastate Samar, in the Philippines, as a retributive measure for the massacre of American soldiers, in- volving the concentration of the natives, s aid: “I doubt the expediency of the concen- tration. It is a Spanish method ani per- haps one that we should not imitate. It is an enormous expense and may bring doubtful results. The British are having some experience with that sort of war- fare in South Africa.” Genera] MacArthur laughed at the sug- gestion that there might be an uprising in the city of Manila. DESIRES CHILE T0 GHANGE NOTE Argentina Sends Fresh Instructions to Her Representative. BUENOS AYRES, Dec. 19.—Senor Con- cha Subercaseaux, the Chilean Minister here, has reiterated to a friend his assur-: ance that the dispute between Chile and Argentina will be settled peaceably. The Argentine Government is sending to Senor Portela, the Minister of Argentina at Santiago de Chile, fresh instructions which will facilitate the efforts being made to come to an agreement. A dispatch received here from Santiago says Senor Portela and Senor Yanez, the Chilean Minister of Foreign Affairs, have had another long conference, at which they discussed the changes which Argen- tina desires Chile to make in the latter's last note regarding the Ultima Esperanza feature of the negotiations between the two countries. The dispatch adds that the belief prevails at Santiago that a definite understandirg will be reached before Sun- day next. Falls From a Federal Building. STOCKTON, Dec. 19.—Arthur Sergeant of San Francisco, employed on the new Government postoffice in course of erec- tion here, fell from the roof of the struc- ture to the basement, a distance of fifty feet, this morning, narrowly missing the steel girders of two floors. He was picked up conscious and beyond two ribs broken and some bruises no external injuries vere found. He may be fatally injured internally, however. The injured man has relatives in Los Angeles. Loses Life in Shallow Water. SAN BERNARDINO, Cal, Dec. 19.— John Stewart, aged 13 years, a son of Roadmaster Jerry F. Stewart of Rialto, was drowned yesterday afternoon while bathing in the plunge at Urbita Springs, two miles from this city. He was drownes in less than six feet of water and in the pool were several other swimmers. " Succeeds in Ending Life. STOCKTON, Dec. 19.—Vernon Fagan, who cut his throat and wrists a few days ago and threw himself in front of a train in an attempt to commit suicide, died of ;}: .finjufle- to-day at the County Hos- Naval officers deny that there is any special reason which prompted the change of plans with respect to the Illinois. Her addition to the North Atlantic squadron will result, however, in the presence in the Caribbean Sea deiring the winter of five of the strongest vessels of the United States navy—the battieships Kearsarge, Alabama, Illinois, Indiana and Massachusetts. The announcément of the purpose of the Navy Department to assign the Illinois to the squadron followed a call made this morning upon Secretary Hay by Baron Von Holleben, Gfl"x{mn Emba'ssodar. It is asserted that there is no connection between the German Embassador’s call and the decision regarding the Tilinois. Baron Von Holleben undoubtedly discussed with Secretary Hay Germany’s plan of operations in Venezu- It is the belief of officials that if the naval demonstration be not sufficiient the port of La Guayra will be occupied and customs duties collected upon all goods imported through that port. been informed by Minister Bowen that officials in Caracas are deeply excited over ‘Germany’s purpose and that Should he declare war, this will give Germany .an oppor- tunity to land marines and even an .army corps, but it is not believed she will go that far. Whatever operfations may be necessary, however, the authorities say emphatically that Germany must not take permanent occupation of Venezuelan territory, otherwise the United States will interfere. It is believed in administration circles that the presence of such a formidable American fleet in close prox- imity to Venezuela will exercise a restraining effect upon Germany and prevent her from even attempting to ex- tend her sovereignty over any port of Venezuela. TN i P O D el SR e R 2 E DUPLICITY “They are,” he sald, uprisings in Manila, but they never ma- terialize.” LIEUTENANT GENERAL MILES LAYS HIMSELF LIABLE TO REPRIMAND Commanding Officer of the Army May Be Called Upon to Explain His Recent Criticism of Navy Department Concerning Schiey Controversy Special Dispatch to The Call. miral's condition remains unchanged. It was emphatically denied that his iliness is such as to give rise to any fecling of immediate alarm. He is not confined to his bed, but moves around the house at will Last evening he occupied his accus- tomed place at the family dinner table. MISS HAZEL SINGER BECOMES PRINCE’S ERIDE Embassadors Attend the Ceremony in Paris and the Sultan Ee- stows a Decoration. PARIS, Dec. 19.—There was a large gathering of people, including the Turk- ish and Austrian Embassadors, at the Roumanian church here this afternoon to witness the marriage of Miss Hazel Sing- er, daughter of Charies Singer of Chicago, to Prince John Ghika, son of the Rou- manian Minister to France, Gregoire J. Ghika. General Horace Porter, the United States Embassador, and General Winslow were the witnesses for the bride. Misa Leishman, daughter of J. A. Leishman, United States Minister to_Turkey, and Miss Edith Clark of New York were the bridesmaids. The Sultan of Turkey has bestowed a decoration_on the bride in honor of the accasion. Prince and Princess Ghika, after Christmas, will go to Roumania, where the Prince is an officer in a crack hussar regiment. ALL BUREAU, 1406 G STREET, N. W., WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 —General Miles has again attract- ed unusual attention to his utter- ances by the interview on the Schley case. The lieutenant general of the army has in thls instance laid him- self liable to reprimand by criticizing an- other branch of the service. He has ac- cused the Navy Department of being in a conspiracy to rob Schley of his honors, and it is perfectly justifiable for the Seec- retary of the Navy to call the attention of the Secretary of War to this accusa- tion made by the head of the army. In fact, army and navy officers fail to see how Secretary Long can ignore such an accusation made against his department. It is his duty to protect that department from criticism by another department of the Government, and he cannot ignore this coming from Miles. Secretary Root cannot fail to call the attention of Miles to his reported interview and ask if it is correct. If Miles acknowledges the in- terview, there is nothing left for Root but to reprimand the head of the army for unjust and censorfous criticism of the Navy Department. WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.—Attorney The- all, acting for Stayton, counsel for Rear Admiral W. T. Sampson, called at the Navy Department to-day to see Judge Advocate General Lemly. ‘Lheall stated that the objections to the findings of Ad- miral Dewey will not be filed with Sec- retary Long until to-morrow morning. In brief, the statement will object to Ad- miral Dewey's findings that Admiral Schley was in absolute command at the battle of Santiago July 3, on the ground that the testimony touching this point was not admitted during the sessions of the court of inquiry. The bill of exceptions filed by counsel for Admiral Schley with Secretary Long yesterday and the accompanying letter of Raynor have been referred to Judge Ad- vocate General Lemly, who is engaged in the preparation of a reply. A Call correspondent visited Rear Ad- miral Sampson’s residence to-day and the statement was made to him that the ad- The battleship Admiral Crowninshield, when North Atlantic The State Department has Pl Former Manager Must Answer. SAN JOSE, Dec. 19.—W. 8. Fuller, for- merly manager for the Standard Oil Com~ pany in this city, was to-day held to answer before the Superior Court on a charge of embezzling $400 of the com- pany’s funds. He has been making a hard fight to clear himself and the pre- liminary examination has dragged along for several weeks. Fuller denied embez- zling the funds and claimed that if there was a shortage it was due simply to faulty bookkeeping. 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