The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, August 8, 1902, Page 5

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 1902. FIRE DAMP CAUSES AN EAPLOSION Nearly a Score of Men Meet Death in Gold Mine, Powder House Is Also Blown Up and Adds Horror to Disaster. General Belief That the Entire Prop- erty, Which Is Located Near Trinidad, Colorado, Is Ruined. TRINIDAD, Colo., Aug. 7.—A most dis- | astrous explosion occurred this evening at | 6:30 o'clock at No. 3 mine at Bowen, a small camp about ten miles north of this place, in which thirteen lives are known to have been lost. The exact number of men working on the night shift and in the mine at the time of the explosion is unknown. The mine is worked by the Union Coal Company of Denver, and is a stope mine, situated on the mountain side and about 400 yards from the tipple below. The explosion occurred about 800 feet from the mouth of the stope and was caused by fire damp. Immediately after the night shift had started in the stope, a terrific explosion occurred, entirely filling the mouth of the stope and shaking buildings and breaking windows a mile distant. Owing to the mouth of the stope being filled, the rescuers were delayed for some time, but succeeded in reaching part of the through an old stope and eight dead es were quickly brought to the sur- e mine is filled with gas and smoke the rescuers are afraid of after damp are unable to stay in the mine more a short time of the dead and imprisoned miners are almost crazed with grief and e scene presented at the mouth of the ost pathetic one. ead: TER, machine runner. FIELD, colored helper. ASSIDY, blown to pieces. ORDON, colored driller. pounds of powder, blew his which caused such great The general belief is that the as been ruined, and if not nths to get it In working he rescuing party is push- with all possible speed and hours the exact number of the total amount of damage rmined. DEMOCRATS OF WYOMING NOMINATE STATE TICKET Platform Adopted Declares Alle- giance to the National Plat- forms of the Past. NS, Wyo., Aug. 7.—The Dem- ate Convention adjourned sine after 5 o'clock this evening, g nominated the following ticket: or, George T. Beck, Big Horn te Treasurer, Colin Hunter, ; Secretary of State, D. Albany County: State Aud- . Hays, Big Horn County; Su- nt of Public Instruction, Mrs. Albany County; Congressman, s P. Clemmons, Carbon County. tform adopted declares allegi~ to the national platforms of the It demands the election of United Senators by the direct vote of the e compulsory arbitration of la- tes; the divorcement of State from partisan control; munic- rship owr return to the original Australian ballot. The platform takes a stand against the trust: 1pa and demands the creation of a »ad commission and the abolition of and free transportation to public favors a tax reform and ar- officials favoritism; favors the enactment of the vers” liability bill; favors the pres- of the forests, but denounces the t law as oppressive and corruptly ed out; urges the opening of the Sho- e Indian reservation, and advocates the establishment of the initiative and referendum. SANTA FE RAILROAD STARTS A FREIGHT WAR Makes Big Slash in Livestock Rate Between Chicago and Kansas City. CHICAGO, Aug. 7.—The Western freight rate situation developed into a state of open war to-Gay, when the Santa Fe gave notice that beginning next Monday it would carry live stock between Chicago and Kansas City for 12 cents per 10 pounds. This is a cut of 113% cents and is the Jowest rate given on live stock since 1895, when there was a situation similar to the one now existing and when the live stock rate between the river and Chicago went to 10 cents. Officlals of the Santa Fe took no action regarding packing-house products and dressed meats. The full purpose of the Santa Fe is not disclosed. The Santa Fe live stock rate will af- fect the tariff from points far west of Kansas City to Chicago, as the rates from gh rate to Chicago. Other lines from Kansas Ci stock business to Chicago will have to meet the Santa Fe cut, and under the rul- ings of the Interstate Commerce Commis- these competing lines will be com- d to make the same rate from other s along the river or in Missouri Riv- r territory that they make from Kansas S e WILL COMPLETE HIS TRIP WHEEN HE REACHES FRANCE Viscount de Clinchcamp, a Member of De Windt’s Siberian Party, Sails for Home. W YORK, Aug. 7.—The Viscount de C camp, who is the French member of the party headed by Harry de Windt, which set out from Paris December 19, for an overland trip around sailed for home to-day on the La Bretagne. The Viscount's Paris will complete his trip and be the second member of the par- rive home. De Windt party started out with members. The two who are still amed Harding. Woodmen of the World in Camp. DENVER, Aug. 7—A special to the ews from Cripple Creek says the Head » of the Pacific Jurisdiction of the | »oémen of the World to-day decided to | the salary of the head consul | d that of the head | ) to $3000. The head physi- as reduced from % application. The elec- was mace a special order afternoon. It is | head officers will be t h ry legislation was ed to take money from the equaliza. 1 fund to pay for the Woodman build- now being erected in Denver. | ——— | The atmospheric pressure on the body | of the average man is 32,400 pounds. The The nes ordinary rise and fall of the barometer increases or decreases this pressure 2500 pounds. Iothers, wives and | of public utilities, and a | gns the present State Land Board for | ity to get live | | the | ng are De Windt and an English- | PIONEER DIES AT THE AGE OF GHGS WOMAN AND LO0TS POGTORFIGE Sensational Robbery in a San Bernardino County Town. Thongs and Threats Serve Well to Prevent Re- sistance. e Masked Intruder Ransacks the Building and Makes His Escape on a Horse Before the Alarm Is Given. - Special Dispatch to The Call. LOS ANGELES, Aug. 7.—A daring rob- bery of a postoffice was committed yester- day at the town of Rochester, a hamlet in San Bernardino Cunty, the facts of which were kept secret by the postoffice authorities until to-day. Rochester is a short distance from On- | tarfo and Mrs. Thomas Hitt is posl-i mistress there. The postoffice is In a, front room of her residence and the house | is quite a distance from other habitations. | Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Hitt was | PIONEER MERCHANT AND CONTRACTOR WHO DIED IN THIS CITY YESTERDAY. < ADVERTISEMENTS. busy and asked two other ladies to go to the train to get the mail. After their de- | parture she busied herself about the of- | fice, checking up the mail which was to| be sent out on the return train. She was | seated at a desk when suddenly a man grabbed her from behind and threw her | to the floor. He told her he would kill her | if she made ansoutery and then proceeded | to tle her hands and feet and place a gag | in her mouth. Leaving her helpless, he began search- ing the place. He took all the contents of | the stamp and money drawer, a number of bulky letters and such other valuables as he could find. Then he ransacked the house, emptying drawers and closets and | piling’ the contents of trunks upon the | ficor. Every few minutes he would re- | turn to where he had left the woman and examine her bonds, each time warning | her 1o keep quiet or he would kill her. | The depot is half a mile from the post- | office and the ladies who had gone for the | mail did not return for nearly an hour. | As they were seen approaching the house the robber fled through a rear door and by the time the women reached the house he had mounted a horse and made his | escape. He had completely masked him- self by throwing a gunny sack over his head, leaving only two holes for his eyes. The alarm was quickly given, but no trace | of the rcbber could be found. How much he secured is not known. The case was reported to the postoffice authorities and at their request was kept secret until to- day. No clew to the identity of the rob- ber bas beén secured. SYNDICATE WILL RUN ALL THE OIL WELLS Eastern Capitalists Propose to Do Away With Competition in Southern Fields. SANTA ~BARBARA, Aug. 7—S. W. Knapp, a prominent local oil operator, left to-day for New York to complete the details of ome of the most important deals affecting the ofl industry ever made in the State. The plan is to consolidate several hundred wells in the Summerland district, and a company of Eastern capi- talists is already organized to control the product. Bonds will be issued for $750,000 immediately, and nine-tenths of the inter- Capt. M. Greany Passes Away at Guerrero= Street Home. [ | FTER enjoying most rugged health for more than seventy- one years, Captain M. Greany dled yesterday morning at his late residence, 838 Guerrero street, after a comparatively short illness. He was one of the pioneers in the grad- ing and contracting business, which he followed from the time of his arrival in San Francisco in 1852 until 1872, when he engaged in the hay and grain business, in which he continued until he retired a few years ago. Born in Galway, Ireland, Mr. Greany was a prominent factor in all Irish move- ments in this city, being a charter mem- ber of the Knights of St. Patrick and the | Knights of the Red Branch. As captain for fourteen years of the Jackson Dra- goons, the Irish cavalry company, he was well known and respected in military cir- cles, and at his death was an exempt captain of the National Guard of the State. He left two sons, William F. Greany and John T. Greany, and a sister, Mrs. Peter Campbell. The funeral will take place on Saturday morning from his late residence, thence to | 8t. James Church and thence to Holy | Cross Cemetery. E.H+H—H—H—P+H-I+!—H—H-l~!—l-. | REMOVAL OF MISSION RAILROAD TRACKS URGED Nuevo Potrero Improvement Club Appeals to Supervisors and Mayor to Stand by Pledges. The Nuevo Potrero Improvement Club has resolved to request the City Attorney to expedite the purchase of the Bay View site for the County Hospital. The club has furthermore ratified its former action taken toward the removal of the Mission railroad tracks and urges the Supervisors and the Mayor “to stand by thelr pledges given to the people of | egts in the ol district of Summerland will San Francisco, and to refuse to grant the | pags into the control of the syndicate. Southern Pacific Company any franrmsgfifres of pumping plants now operatlng to operate through the Mission district, Piisependently are to be abandoned, an but to insist that as soon as the bay shoréd TR famense. plant capable of operating the said Missio™ 51} the wells will be constructed. The pipe lines W‘# be changed so that the product of all the wells will flow into one reser- voir. Neary all of the Summerland wells are located in the ocean, short distances from the shore, and are among the most pre- ductive in the State. The purpose of the syndicate is to reduce running expenses and to do away with competition in the oil fields. is constructed be removed.” —_— Sues to Recover Stock. Percival E. L. Hilyer filed a suit against George H. Larkin yesterday to recover 42500 shares of stock in the Rose Gold | track | tracks | | Reclamation Company which he alleges Larkin converted to_his own use. values the stock at $42,500. Hilyer | = B # A smart design, $13.50 If you can find a better bed for the money, we don’t want your money. Look at the design—better still, come in and look at the construction. The corner posts are confinuous, making prettily arched head and foot pieces. Two colors to choose from—olive green and “dead” black. Regular double size, $13.50. Fifth floor. It’s simply the idea that our bookcase line is larger and affords a better variety than any other within your reach that makes this store THE place to buy a book- case. A very neat pattern in imitation mahogany, with open front and rod fomcurtain, for $7.50. Something better in oak, golden finish and “weathered” finish, with leaded glass doors, for $£20.00. Third floor. We have a floor covering that is new to most people. Quite like matting in appearance, but of a better tex- ture. Made of a fiber substance and woven in pretty reversible carpet patterns. Sixty cents the yard. Sty Frewnet | | | | street pursued by the mob firing pistols, Out-of-town orders filled for men’s or boys’ clothing, fun:ishin gs or hats them up every onc have a sale. We departments. Remember this: wearer at but one reduce the prices, the values are They comprise wool tweeds and we wish to close every suit will go Also_covert box price, $6.95. Striped worsted atterns, value 1.95. and ends in yout ranging from 12 they comprise twi in light and dark garment made by union label; there or, three suits of closing out at Boys’ golf caps, had for 15e. When a store does the business that we do, it stands to reason that we nearly sell out every particular lot of goods that arrive. is always some odds and ends—they are bound to accumulate. We round such sales in the men’s and youths’ values at their regular prices (for they are sold from maker direct to extremely unusual. You can judge this for yourself when you see the clothes. Men’s svits and brown mixtures; prices were as high as $12.50, but as $6.95 $2.50, Youths’ suits ‘A complete clearing out of odds and double breasted styles; former selling prices from $7.50 to $15.00; $4.85 5e. Boys’ soft hats, Fedoras and Graecos, 90e. Boys' percale shirt waists, ages 4 to 12 years, formerly 25c, now to be WooD 718 Market Street. But .there e and a while and are now holding Our goods are profit); when we as we have here. several lots of all cheviots in gray their former them out at once for coats at the same trousers, variety of sale price Hs’ suits in ages to 16 years only; eeds and cheviots mixtures; every us and bears the are only one, two a pattern; singie assorted patterns, illustrated catalogue, ¢“Attire for Man and Boy.” — Write for our new s e INTO GUSTODY Warrants Are Served on Several Shenandoah Law-Breakers. g SHENANDOAH, Pa., Aug. 7.—The Cor- oner’s jury, which has been investigating the. death of Joseph Beddall, who re- ceived fatal injuries in the riot here last week, concluded its inquiry to-day and rendered a verdict, holding Joseph Palu- wicz, a butcher; Matthew Paulaskas, a one-armed saloon keeper, and many “other rioters unknown to the jury’’ re- sponsible for the killing. The men named ir the verdict are now locked up and other arrests will follow. The two men were taken into custody this afternoon by constables, who were protected by a platoon of soldiers from the Twelfth Regiment. A large number of witnesses were ex- amined, including the three workmen and Deputy Sheriff Thomas Beddall, who were lirst attacked by the mob, the six policemen who were subsequently set upen and some of them shot and several eye witnesses of the riot. Some of the testimony was considered very important by the Coroner and jury. Pziuwicz was identified by three boys, who testified they saw him in the crowd with a club, and Paulaskas is alleged to bave injured Joseph Beddall. The po- licemen testified that as they ran up the men standing at nearly every saloon door. shot at them as they passed. At one doorway three men stood blazing away at them and from an upper window of a building three other men were shooting down on them. The drinking places re- ferred to are all owned by foreigners. Policeman Ringheiser testified that when he learned of the disturbance he immediately started to summon his fel- low officers. While doing so he met Pierce Walker, a mine worker. He asked Walker to call the miners’ committee and have it use its influence to disperse the crowd, but Ringheiser sald “He only gave me the laugh.” The situation in this section of the coal field remains unchanged and staff officers at brigadé headquarters do not appre- hend any trouble in the near future. The troops had a quiet day to-day. Two companies are still on guard duty, in the forelgn quarter. Robs a Gambling Hall. OGDEN, Utah, Aug. 7.—The Senate gambling hall in this city was held up to- night by a lone highwayman, who secured about $190. There were five or six men in the place, most of them playing at a table, when the robber entered. He talked with the players for a while, then sud- denly whipping out a revolver covered the party and ordered them to throw up their hands and keep their seats. Holding his pistol in one hand, with the other he scooped all the coin on the table into his ockets. He backed toward the door still olding his gun on the inmates- of the room. Reaching the door he ran outside, down the steps and escaped in the dark- ness. Then the players made a dash for the door and fired a fusillade in the di- rection of the fleelng robber, but none took effect. s i Train Messenger Disappears. MARYSVILLE, Aug, 7.—E. M. Kinkade, a train messenger for Wells, Fargo & Co., well known on all divisions in Northern California, is missing. He had not been in good health, and when three weeks ago he applied for a short vacation, the re- quest was readlly granted. Since then nothing has been seen or heard of him, though he should some time ago have returned to work. The missing man is (Successors to California Furniture Co.) 957 to 977 Market Street, Opp. Golden Gate Avenue. e | a son of Judge J. T. Kinkade, a m- inent resident of Placer County. g 3 — Mrs. Julla Whitmore, of Weir City, XKas., has seven daughters—Dora, Cora, Nora, Flora, Zora, Lora and Clora, \ 1 DTS’ PET GS Young Overseer Shoots Thieves in Quest of Trained Horses. Special Dispatch to The Call MAMARONECK, N. Y, Aug. 7— Blanche Bates, who with her mother is living in the Carpenter House at Quaker Ridge, had an experience this morning with a band of robbers who attempted to rob the house and steal her -trained horses, Cotchele and Molasses, which she showed last year at the Academy of Mu- sic. One robber was shot and then car- ried away by his comrades. Sidney Yard- ley, the young overseer for Miss Bates, who foiled the robbers and saved her pets, is lying in the cottage suffering from the effects of a hard blow on the | back of the head with a blackjack or sandbag. Dr. J. M. Hall fears that he may have concussion of the brain. | Yardley, who Is the son of an Episcopal clergyman of Denver, spent four years on the plains as a cowboy, and for the last two years has been in the employ of Miss Bates to look after her horses. % It was after midnight when Yardley, who slept in an upstairs room, heard noises near the stable, and taking a re- volver went out to Investigate. A minute later Miss Bates and the other occupants of the cottage were alarmed by the re- ports of pistol shots and the cursing of the robbers. Yardley was later found unconscious under a tree. He did not re- cover consclousness until late this after- noon. _He sald was taking aim to shoot when one of them saw him and shouted, “Who's there?” Before Yardley could reply the man fired, and Yardley fired at the same time. Yardley is confident he hit the rob- ber, as he saw him stagger against the barn and throwing up his hands shouted to a companion, ““Help me!” As Yardley fired a second time he was struck on the back of the head. OF INTEREST TO PEOPLE OF THE PACIFIC COAST Several Changes Are Made in the Postal Service and More Pen- sions Granted. WASHINGTON, Aug. 7. — Postmaster commissioned — Washington — William L. Murphy, Keller. Appointed—California— John H. Gregory, Rocklin, Placer County, vice John Ertle, resigned; Arthur B. Casey, Sheldon, Sacramento County, vice Charles A. Schirmer, resigned. Washing- ton—Frank E. Knepp, Entiat, Chelan County, vice Mary B. King, deceased; ‘Willlam W. Wilcox, Sunnydale, King County, vice John C. Horan, removed. These pensions were granted to.day: California—Original—Thomas M. Tum, Kern, $ (war with Bfmln): Lyman W. ‘Wentworth, San Francisco, $6 (war with Spain); Eugene Arnett, Los Angeles, $6 (war with Spain). Increase, reissue, etc.— Allen Cornelius, Ontario, $10; Peter Kogle, San Francisco, $8. Widows, minors and dependent relatives—Margaretta 8. Hen- dershot, Ocean Park, $8. Oregon — Original — Nehemiah Freer, ‘Wendling, $6. idows, minors and de- gendent relativgs — Mary A. Foland, eaver, $8. _Washington—Increase, relssue, etc.—An- drew W. Wheeler, Snohomish, $10; John T. ‘Wharton, Spokane, $12. Naval orders—J. 8. Graham and J. A. Schofield ‘are ordered to the Independence at Mare Island navy yard. Army orders: Lieutenant Wallace De- witt, assistant surgeon, from the Philip- ines, is to proceed September 30 to San g‘nmchco for further orders. Major Ed- win F. Gardner, surgeon, now at San Francisco, to Fort Totten, N. Y., re- dorei®to San Pranclsco, thence to' the e an Fran ence e Philippines. when he found the men | were robbers he stood behind the tree and | «++SHAVE YOURSELF... THE ORIGINAL AND BEST Every Razor fully warranted to REFUSE IMITATION. 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CAL., or 33 West 24th Street, NEW YORK, N. Y. VACUUM DEVELOPER EVERY SUFFERER from Strict- Prostatitls, Last ‘Weakness i3 ure, Varicocel ngth and S PATENTED. | NUTERSTHEN 1SNES BUNCHE. | o —OF THE— CONDITION AND AFFAIRS ~——OF THE— PENNSYLVANIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY F_PHILADELPHIA, IN THE STATE OF Pennsylvania, on the 3lst day of ber, A. D. 1901, and for the year ending om that day, as made to the Insurance Commis- sioner of the State of California, pursuant to the provisions of sections 610 and 611 of the Political. Code, copdensed as per blank fur~ nished by the Comimissioner. ASSETS. Real Estate owned by Company.. $200,500 00 Loans on Bonds and Mortgages. 738,833 33 Cash Market Value of all Stoc and Bonds owned by Company.. 3,908,526 00 Amount of Loans secured by pledge of Bonds, Stocks and other marketable securities as Collateral «....ooeeseeees 107,700 Cash In Compan: Otfice. 212 Cash in Banks . . 129,926 60 Interest due and accrued Stocks and Loans . ™mrTea Interest due and ac and Mortgages 6,918 01 Premfums in due C tion . - 338,149 54 Total ASSetS ....eveeeseses..$5,440,068 54 — LIABILITIES. s Losses adjusted and unpaid..... . $18,100 & Losses in process of Adjustment or N SUSDENSe .......iieeocieece . 202,841 : Losses resisted, includl: expenses 8,391 Gross premiums on Fire Risks, running one year or less, $1,774, 207 18; reinsurance 50 per cen 887,108 59 Gross premiums on Fire Risks, running more than one year, $1871.028 50; reinsurance = pro INCOME. Net cash actually received for l‘hv“mm % T R s Recetved for interest on Bonds and Mortgages ... 40,374 08 Received for interest and dividends on Bonds, Stocks, Loans, and from all other sources 177,389 03 Recelved for rents 4485 94 Total Income .. $2.379.162 42 EXPENDITURES. Net amount paid for Fire (including $———. losses of pre- vious years) ......... 023 Dividends to Stockhoiders 100,000 00 Paid or allowed for Commission or Brokerage .. Paid for Salaries, Fees and other ch: arges for officers, clerks, etc. te, National and Local Fire. Losses Incurred during the year...$1,477,483 33 Risks and Premiums.|Fire Risks.| Premiums. Net amount of Risks| written during the| PO <o S yaes 2 Net amount of Risk: expired during the| year Net amount in_force| December 31, 1901. . '$269,343,016 $3,010,797 41 247,716, 2,568,112 43 3507232,678| 3,645,238 68 i Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 21st day of January, 1902. HUNT, THOS. J. A Commisstoner for California in Philadelphia. T. EDWARD POPE, Manager. . R. W. OSBORN, Assistant Manager. 508-510 California Street. LEO POCKWITZ, City Agent, 317 California Street. Weekly Call, $1 per Yn;