The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, December 29, 1901, Page 26

26 GORONER'S JURY BLAMES COFFEY Inquiries Into Cause of Deaths of Savarino and Gardoni. Local Official Declaration Is |- THE SAN FRAN Made Regarding the Up- lands Wreck. A Coroner's jury heard the testimony terday concerning the deaths of Francis Savarino and Jobh Gardoni, who died | fro ries recelved in the Uplands ratiroad wreck on December 19, and re- turned a verdict which fastens the blame | of the disaster upon Engineer John W. ‘offey. The inquest rcom was crowded st to suffocation with eager listeners. specially interesting was the testimony of Coffey, the man who piloted the 1{li- fated train to destruction. Harry Preston Wallis, train No. 10, southbound, of which O. | Konold was engineer, testified that he received orders at King City, at which place he arrived at 12 on the morning of the disaster. He left King City at 12:40 with the order to meet train No. 9 Uplands, where he was to take the He said that when he approached siding the train was slowing down and when the collision took place it was almost at a standstill. The brakes were set on solid. “When we ran into No. 10 it was like going into a mountain and for this reason No. 10 was not materially damaged,” he sald. “In another half te the engineer would have had time » reverse the engine. A. Konold, engineer of No. 10, gav. £ imony that did not entirely agree with hat of the conductor. He sald that he saw the approaching train two miles away and slowed down to get the switch He blew the whistle one-half mile away but there was no way of warning the engineer of the other train. “My train wes moving five miles an hour when we collided,” he sald. “I put on the emer- gency brakes and jumped, giving a warn- ing to the fireman.” W. J. Williams, conductor on train No. 8, testified that he received orders at San Ardo to meet No. 10 at Uplands and that he delivered a copy of them to Coffey. | From the side step he saw No. 10 ap- proaching and pulled the bell to stop. He | saw the switch light which he passed, going about thirty miles an hour. He knew of nothing that should engage the attention of the engineer outside of his immediate work. | Then Coffey was called. It was evi-| dent from his manner that the engineer conductor of P s PERANZA Lodge of Free and Ac- cepted Masons, the Italian lodge of this city, had its officers in- stalled in the Masonic Temple last from a severe nervous strain night in the presence of about 120 ateful night when he piloted | members of the craft. The work was in 2 in its mad ride to ruin. the Italian language by James A. Devoto, we reached Banta Marguerita,” | the retiring master, assisted by F. Cavag- he said, “the engine was in good trim. | naro, past master, acting as marshai of There was nothing on my mind to worry | ceremonies. The new officers are: me. I received the orders and understood | G. Beccuti, worshipful master: H. B. Zam- belli, senior warden; G. B. Cordano, ~Jjunior s differ from others in the | Warden: G. Scalmanini, secretary; 1. C. Sala, 1. - 5 treasurer; Philip Demartini, senior deacon; A. g 2nd this was my first time with | gcaimanini, junior deacon, and A. Fodera and The injector on the left side | 1sangiacomo, stewards. I supposed the| The ceremonies were conducted in a n ide was working | verv impressive manner and were lis- h cen one of that | tened to with a great deal of attention fore. The engineer who brought | py the visitors, who, though not under- ive down told me about the | standing the spoken words, were charmed ctor and how it worked. At Santa | with the delivery in the dulcet Latin Marguerita I worked on it and found | tongue. t forced 1o give it more than | At the close of the installation there ) see t a proper am t it furnished was a presentation of a handsome jewel nt of water. As to retiring Master Devoto. It is sur- T t work to my satisfaction I made | mounted with 2 gold plate, on which is greater part of the run with one In- | worked in gold and enamel the emblem PPN of the Knights Templar. In addition e | there is a gold sunburst pin and a ring, Close Up Your Old Books | intended for Mrs. Devoto. In lhesfi may tart the new year with a set of our | D¢ inserted a fine diamond solitaire, back, flat opening Bookkeeping which forms the head of the compass in < the jewel. This, it was explained, was boon to bookkeepers, and no | yniongeq as a peace offering to Mrs. De- Bpats ¢ ve than the old style hump-| 'o00"sor having permitted her husband | back books. Our Pen Carbon Books and | ;; 'y, gt Jodge as many times as he had Manifold Fountain Pens are labor savers to be in order to reach the highest sta- 1« who write. New line of W, kinds of office supplies tion in it ; es. Daily Journals an. The lodge has, during the last term, | s for 1%2. Sanborn, Vail & | made a wonderful record, having had a | - EL SErens. * | remarkable increase in finance and in sy 4 RN initiated eighteen and The membership now is membership. It Embezzler Fleishman Loses Suit. ed twelve. iman, the Los Angeles ew- |1 re he still in the ranks of the | After the closing of the lodge there was an adjournment to a rotisserie, would be the loser of a few ars by a decis - | where a banquet was tendered to about red yest 100 by Giuseppe Ertola, Giovanni A. s Sobrio, Pletro Martina, Tomaso Cuneo, for pro piece land, and when the | Edoardo Rittori, Lorenzo Canepa, Carlo time came for settlement he instituted | F. Grondona, Luigi Demartini, Filiberto Jegal proceedings to make the transac- | Tomasini, Luigi Carfagni, Alfredo Mon- sugh what he claimed were | otti and Antonio Tassl in commemoration the documents of agreement.|of their raising. The reme Court found against him. | the retiring master and when the coffee ROBERT W ALLACE 219 GRANT AVENUE For the Past Bight Yecars at 115 Kearny Street Afler Holiday Goods al Reduced Prices All Seasonable Goods: DOUBLE BREASTED BOX JACKETS. in tan, castor and black. Satin lined. Good value $13 50, for $9.00 DOUBLE BREASTED THREE-QUARTER COATS, in tan, castor and biack. Satin lined. Real value $18.50, for $12.50 DOUBLE-BREASTED 22-INCH JACKETS, and black. Extra value $7.50, for $5.00 MISSES’ SUITS WITH FANCY VESTS, in sizes 16 to.18. oxford, light gray and brown mixed; $22 50 for $16.50 LADIES’' CANVAS WEAVE EATON SUITS, with flare flounce skirts; $22 50 for $16.50 LADIEYS' S _ITS,_ NORFOLK J CKETS, with blouse fronts; skirts with silk drop, oxford and light gray; $33.50 for $27.50 A HANDSOME LIN~ OF CLOTH CAPES from $9.00 to $50,00, reduced to $6.00 and $35.00 FRENCHFLANNEL WAISTS WITH EMBROIDERED FRONTS, in assorted colors; sizes 32 to 44 inches. Good value $3.50, for $2.50 FRENCH FLANNEL WAISTS IN ASSORTED COLORS, with box pleats corded, sizes 32 to 42. Good value $3.75, for $2.75 A SAMPLE LINE OF SILK WAISTS to close out at very low prices. AN ELEGANT LINE OF FUR JACKETS, CAPES, COLLAR- ETTES, BOAS and STORM COLLARS away below regular prices to wind up the year. void tion errors in in tan, castor In , in prices ranging toastmaster was | G.BECCUT) WoRyHIPFUL MASTER | RET, CISCO CALL, SUNDAY, MASONIC BODIES INSTALL THEIR NEW OFFICERS FOR COMING YEAR Jewels Presented to Those Retiring---Honorary Thirty-|Military Courtesy Gives , Third Degree Is Conferred on Princes of the Sublime Secret---Grand Matron of Eastern Star to Make Visit . REVSNG, o N2 ?': N 'yfl.’i\ S AsTe SrEe S —— ks e THE NEW WORSHIPFUL MASTER OF THE ITALIAN LODGE AND THOSE WHO INDUCTED HIM AND OTHER OFFICERS INTO THEIR STATIONS FOQR THE CURRENT YEAR. i <5 and cigars were served he called for responses for toasts by Rev. Jacob Nieto, Past Master Robert Ferral, Past Master F. Cavagnaro, A. Sbarboro, F. T. Fair- cloth, master of Doric Lodge; A. Richardson and Dr. R. E. Hartley, mas- ter of King Solomon Lodge. CIpe e Mission Chapter Eastern Star. There was a private Installation last night in Mission Masonic Hall, that was for members only, of the recently elected and appointed officers of Mission Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. There was a large number of the members of the order present, including a number of the grand officers, past grands and pat- rons and matrons of the local chapters. Among the notables were worthy Grand Matron Mrs. Clara A. Giberson, Grand Secretary Mrs. Kate J. Willats, and As- soclate Grand Conductress Mrs. Alice Frances Hickie. The installing officer was A. M. Cox, the retiring patron, and the marshal was Lottle Reiss. The of- ficers who assumed station for the cur- rent year are: Sarah A. Cox, matron; William C. Ord- way, patron; Lizzie Christiensen, asso- ciate matron; Dr. Louise B. Dal, con- ductress; Hester B. Oliver, associate con- ductress; Mary G. Foster, secretary; Mat- tie J. Perry, treasurer; Roflna May, Adah; Grace Hull, Ruth; Josie Backus, Esther; Sadie Standard, Martha; A. Pow- ers, Electa; D. P. Plymire, chaplain; An- nie Schrader, warder; James E. Parmer- lee sentinel. After the proclamation of installation there were presentations of a beauti- ful jewel to Mrs. Hattle McPhun, the retiring patron; of a matchbox to the retiring patron, A. M. Cox; of a gold pin to each of the five points of the star from the retiring patron and matron, of a cut glass set from the points of the star to the retiring matron, wno also was pre- sented with a fine picture, an offering from her personal friends in the chapter. After the close of the chapter there was a social hour and addresses by a number of those present. ——— California Lodge Installs Officers. California Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons at its convocation on last Fri- day had the following named officers in- stalled by retiring Master Walter A. Scott, assisted by Past Master Henry Ascroft as marshal of ceremonies: Charles M. Plum, worshipful master; Henry M. Owens, senior warden; Ray- mond H. Wilcox, junior warden; Herman | Van Luven, treasurer; Franklin H. Day, secretary; Willlam .Crocker, senior dea- con; Henry A. Cline, junior deacon; Wil- liam J. Golcher, marshal; H. W. Whit- ham and Francis V. Kealing, stewards; Samuel D. Mayer, organist, and George P. Adams, tyler. After the ceremony the retiring master was presented with a jewel and a costly service of silver. cE L Grand Matron to Visit. Mrs. Clara Abbott Giberson, grand matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, will on January 2 officially visit Oakland Chapter. On the 4th she will be present with San Francisco Chapter at the Ma- sonic Temple. On the 7th she will officially visit the chapter at Truckee. On the 15th she will visit Sacramen- to, where there will be a joint in- stallation of the officers of the three chapters, and on the 17th she will officlal- ly visit Columbia Chapter in Sacramento. e i Choppers’ Club Officers. The Choppers’ Friendship Club of the Woodmen of the World has elected the following named as officers for the ensu- ing term: A. E. Sprague, president; J. J. Donahue, vice president; F. K. Teeter, secretary; A. A. Summer, treasurer; W. D. Fergu- son, conductor; W. J. Richards, sentinel; W. T. McHenry, watchman; W. B. WIii- son and R. F. Galvan, trustees; Drs. F. H. Burnham and McLean, physicians. These officers will be installed on the second Friday in January. Scully’s Vivid Imagination. Joseph Hainey, proprietor of the sa- loon at 1656 Market street, called upon Judge Mogan yesterday and declared that the staements made by James O. Scully to the effect that Willlam M. Gregory had attempted to kill him with two revolvers in the saloon on Christmas evening was devold of truth. Hainey stated that Scully was not a bartender in his saloon, and as he was present while Gregory was there he asserted that nothing of the kind occurred, but was a figment of Scully’s imagination. The Judge sent an order to the police to withdraw the war- rant for Gregory's arrest, as he had been imposed upon by Scully. ———— D. L. Cobb, a barber of Santa Rosa, is on the detinue book at the Harbor Police station. He is accused of getting $450 from Mrs. C. L. Grewell on a promise of marriage. He failed to keep his promise and spent the money. Now Willlam Mar- shall of San Rafael, a brother of Mrs. Grewell, steps in and says that Cobb is a married man. This the latter denies, and says he was divorced three months ago, and that Mrs. Grewell gave him the money of her own free will. —_— e Corset Specials for This Week. Sapphire corsets, $2.50; Royal Worcester corset, black, $1.25 quality, 65c. All cor- sets fitted. Chester F. Wright, 6 Geary st., cor. Kearny, first floor upstairs. = —————— Mayor-Elect’s First Victim. James Brodie, messenger in Mayor Phe- lan’s office, recelved a communication yes- terday from Mayor-elect Schmitz, stating that Brodie's services would be dispensed | with after January 5, 1902. Brodie had filed a petition signed by a number of in- cumbent Supervisors testifying to his re- liabllity and horiesty and pleading for his retention in the position. Schmitz replied that he had selected a man for the place before recelving Brodie's application. —_— Rionhart’s Flaxseed Balsam ‘Will cure your cough. 50 cents at all druggists, DECEMBER 29, .| Gallant Soldier Satisfled With | command of the Department of the Lakes | nessee. On the retirement of General Otis, 1901. GENERAL YOUNG TO 3TAY HERE Commanders Privi- lege to Cheose. the Department of California. Rumors and positive statements have been afloat and made to the effect that Major General Young, in command of the Department of California, would assume with headquarters at Chicago. It has also been stated with rare positiveness that the change was at the general's own re- quest. Such information had been circu- lated freely throughout the country, and probably originated in the fact of the ap- proaching retirement of Major General Otls owing to the operation of ‘the law which governs age service. The fact is that the generals who have hitherto been in commangd of the Department of Califor- nia have remained in that capacity for a long period, and as Major Gen- eral Young assumed command on the retirement of General Shafter as recently as July 1 last, the statesnent of his so soon | going to another department, and at his | own request, has naturally aloused won- derment in both military and rivil circles The senior major general is at the pres- ent time Major General John R. Brooke, commanding the Department of the East, with headquarters in New York, and the next major general in rank is Major Gen- eral Otis, in command of the Department of the Lakes. It Is an important com- mand and takes in Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Ten- according to long standing custom, Major General Young will be assigned to the command of his department, but there is a military courtesy, which is punctiliously observed before assignments of this char- aracter are made, in the form of a request to the general officer concerned to state his preference. It is understood that this has not yet been done, and also that Ma- jor General Young is very well satisfied with his present command in San Fran- cisco. COMPARATIVE VOTE CAST IN HALF A CENTURY Flection Commission Prepares a Table Showing Enormous Increase in Number of Electors. The Election Commission yesterday is- sued a comparative statement of the vote cast in this city during the last fifty years. The statement shows that the vote increased from 3120 in 1849 to 65,161 in 1900. The statement follows: Vote Year. ELECTION. Gubernatorial, Nov. 13.. Gubernatorial Presidential Gubernatorial Gubernatorial Presidential Gubernatorial Gubernatorial Presidential Gubernatorial Gubernatorial Presidential Gubernatorial Presidential Gubernatorial Presidential .. Gubernatorial Presidential Gubernatoria Presidential Gubernator: Presidential Gubernatoria! Presidential Gubernatorial Presidential Gubernatorial | Presidential | Gubernatoria | Presidential . , sy Trapper's Oil cures rhcumatism and neuralgia. Druggists, 50c flask. Richard & Co. 406 Clay. * —_— e ——— Chinese Inspectors’ Salaries Raised. | The glad news was received at the Chi- nese Bureau yvesterday that the salaries of Chinese Inspectors John R. Dunn, John Lynch, H. R. Sisson and H. E. Tip- pett had been advanced from the present rate of $4 per day to that of $5 per day, | with $8 per day while traveling. EXPERT OPTICIAN. NOTICE! Mayerle's Superior Quality Eyeglasses, which are the n only ones ' indorsed by % highest U. S. Army, N; and Government officials, can be had only of George Mayerle, at _1071% Market st., near Seventh Mr. George Mayerle has no Branch Stores, nor does he employ any opticians to represent him NEW SIGHT FOR NEW YEAR'S. Mayerle's Superior Quality Eyes.asses make a present that will be highly appreciated for MANY YEARS TO COME ‘Will be sent by express with privilege of try- ing them before paying any charges. Prices $5, $10 and $15. When ordering state age, oc- cupation, also whether glasses are wanted for reading or to see off. AUMIRAL GEO. DEWEY, Who used Mayerle's glasses during the Span- ish-American War, and {s still using them with much satisfaction, highly appreciates their su- periority, and sends the following testimonial: R. GEORGE MAYERLE, German Expert Opticlan, 1071% Market street, San Francisco— My Dear Sir: I am still using WITH MUCH SATISFACTION the glasses you sent me at Manila; also the new ones sult my eyes per- fectly. Very truly yours, GEORGE DEWEY. OFFICE CHIEF OF POLICE. One of San: Francisco's most efficlent police officers HIGHLY RECOMMENDS Mr. George Mayerle, the German Expert Optician, 107114 )\{u{kel street, and sends the following testimo- nial: “It glves me much pleasure to recommend to the public Mr. George Mayerle 6f San Fran- cisco. 1 have been using glasses for the past four years, and during that time have consulted several opticians, but not until I consulted Mr. George Mayerle and had him fit glasses to my eyes dld I get entire satisfaction. Most re- spectfully. H. ANDERSON, San Francisco.” m R Shafter. George Maverle, San Francisco—Dear | Sir: The glasses made by you received yester- day. I have never been better fitted than with this pair. Very truly yours, WM. R. SHAFTER, Major General, U. 8. V. MR. GEORGE MAYERLE,| German Expert Optician, Also graduate American College of Ophthal- mology, Philadelphia Optical College, N. I. 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