The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, December 16, 1902, Page 5

THE SAN FRANCISCO C LL, TUESDAY. DECEMBER 16, 1902, MINE HANDS PRAGTICALLY CLOSE GASE Arbitrators Adverse to! Widening Scope of Investigation. Unanimously Agree to Stand by Original Terms of Submission. { —— Assume That Coal Companies Can Af- ford to Pay Fair Wages and Do Not Want Testimony on That Point. SCRANTON, Pa, Dec. 15—The mine workers, after occupying nineteen days | in presenting about 160 witnesses, practi- cally closed their case before the anthra- cite coal strike commi: sion this afternoon. | They will call one important witness to- morrow morning. The afternoon session Was one of the most important sittings the commission has yet held, because | question of whether the close relationship | of the coal-carrying roads with the mining | companies shall figure in the commission’s | effort to adjust the controversy came | squarely before the arbitrators. The de- | cision of the commission, if Chairman | Gray’s remarks can be so called, was | briefiy this: That the commission in ai seneral way is adverse to widening the | scope of the investigation beyond the | ms of the submissions of the mlners“ d the operators; that in carrying on the | investigation it assumes the coal com-i | panies can afford to pay fair wages; that if the coal companies, in presenting their | side of the case, maintain that they cannot | afford to give an increase in wages then the commission will hear what the miners | have to say on the ability of the com-! | | panies to do so, and that if a business 10t pay fair wages the employer ought out of it. These points were brought ng can ) & | the two hours consumed by | lawyers in reading documen- | e, to the whole of which the | « compan entered specific and gen- « objections e mine workers Gepended a great deal | on the evidence they had to present to| show the that the co: s and that the rail- | t and discriminat- | tes, thus greatly decreasing | f the mining properties. | revenues of COMPANIES DISCRIMINATE. | w nounced by the commission at of its hearing to-day that ns for the Christmas holi- on Saturday, it will be to e first Monday | on, however, may developments this week. ceeding to the hearing of wit- ray informed the »mmission had prepared which indicates the fur-{ red. He also asked e the presentation r wages the hours worked. | t work ‘for the com- ome and the commis- ould like to begin their study of as soon as possible. employes of the Philadelphia and Iron Company, nd Pennsylvania Coal 1 to alleged discrimina- er of employment after is still tc mer Coal here introduced evi- | the mine officials of inental colliery of the Delaware, na & Western mpany at- organize a union known as the Union opposition to the Workers of America. Dar- miners, offered the by-laws n as evidence. Everett r the coal companies, objected sion, but the commission ad- s employed in the silk to the witness stand Chairman Gray plainly of parents who send | work at a tender. age. | ed was only 11 years to go to work becaus hurt in the mines. | from 7 a. m. until In answer to Chair- | her father expects to | : next week, to | 1 that he should | of the Gray r be commended. | GIRLS WORK AT NIGHT. | e Denks years, said she worked at nigh 30 o'clock unti]‘ 6:3 in the morning. She had to stand up all night during her work and rece| 65 cents a ho was emr ber of the shocked. Jud indignant. father worked, and mines. the girl had s especially | i where her | e told him in the | also told the n a and fina to see the f: e the father mber of per- | Judge Gr: ther. of these ld like 1 would like to s he repeate “It may be a neces- send them to the mills, but [| think a father has a right to coin | d blood of his children into an outrage. I would like to £ee v tinets he has.” T rm of the commls: ently re commiss ling and the views a the approval of the other eive ners. r the miners, said it was no: fault of the parents, but the employers are to blame for not paying ges enough to permit @ man to keep children,in school. Judge Gray re-| ed: STATE LAWS IGNORED. “That may be, but there are miners | who receive enough pay to enable them | 1o keep their children out of the work- | Louse A small onlan girl, aged 12, ‘who so worked all night, gave her testimony rough a 13-year-old girl interpreters She worked twelve hours each night and re- ceived 3 cents an hour. She was asked ther her father owned the house she lived in and she replied ““Yes.” Chairman Gray, who was standing up and leaning over to get the girl's an- swer, straightened up, and as he walked to his seat remarked: “Well, I'd like to sec her father.” Another 13-year-old girl said she worked all pight in the silk mill at Dunmore for 6 cents a night. Judge Gray—Does your father own his hc ? “Yes, sir; he's my stepfather.” “He is your stepfather? I thought so.” Judge Gray here inquired as to the law in Pennsylvania regarding child labor at night. One statute was found which par- tially covered the case and the chairman remarked that it seemed as though the stotutes of Pennsylvania in this part of the State do not seem to bother any one. Darrow remarked that the laws cannot enforce themselves. . | the | | carrying roads con-| ! SPRECKELS-HUNTINGTON WEDDING A BRILLIANT SOCIAL FUN | | [ | | | | | | | | [ / -0 roove: Zg Wrrre »opvroe 4 S ope CTION Society Leaders Attend the Nuptials. Costly Gifts Are Given Happy Couple. SN S tume. A white algrette was held in the | hair by a diamond star. | Mrs. Eleanor Martin wore a white silk | gown with transparent yoke of shirred chiffon. She wore In her.hair a white aigrette, with diamonds and a diamond | sunburst at her throat. Mrs. Frederick W. Tallant wore a dain- ty white gown of silk mull with stripes | af white satin and garniture of satin rib- | bon. White ribbon was becomingly ar- | ranged In her dark hair. Mrs. Clinton E. Worden wore a beautitul | gown of cream lace, richly appliqued with | pink velvet roses.. Roses and white tulls MORE, SHIFS OF WAR FOR UNCLE SAM Venezuelan Affiir Sup- plies Argument for Greater Navy. Congressmen Now Falling In- to Line With the Ad- ministration. e Gidiacd Probably Will Authorize a Repeti~ tion of the Extemsive Build- ing Programme of Last Year. —— Dispatch to The Call. b Special CALL BUREAU, 1406 G §TREET, N. W., WASHINGTON, Deec. 15.—No strong~ er argument for an increase of the United States navy to a point where it is equal in strength and effectiveness to that of any power which may violate the Mon~ }rue doctrine has. been afforded by any | Incident for years than is now presented }b)‘ the sftuation in Venezuela. Naval of- | ficers are obliged to admit and the ad- | ministration is keenly aware that the | United States navy is hot now strong | I f | | | PRINCIPALS AND SOME OF MEM- . BERS OF THE SPRECKELS- HUNTINGTON BRIDAL PARTY. OHN D. SPRECKELS Miss Edith Marfe Huntington were united in marriage in the Marble room of the Palace Hotel last evening, His Grace Arch- bishop Riordan- officiating. The ceremony was performed in the presence of 175 invited guests, including fmmediatc friends and relatives of both familie The wedding was a brilllant one. The decorations were surpassingly beautiful and the appointments all that wealth and culture could desire. The bride and groom presented a strik- ing picture as they knelt before the of- ficlating prelate, His Grace was attired in full canonicals. Rev. Father Mulligan and Rev. Father Lally assisted in the ceremony. White silk ribbons were used to form an aisle for the bridal party. The guests stood on each side of the long room and displayed deep interest in the entire affair. Sweet strains of music were heard throughout the impressive ceremon Nine o'clock was the hour set .for the wedding. Promptly at the appointed time the bridal party came down the broad marble staircase and formed the proces- sion. The groom and his best man took their places before His Grace;, the Arch- bishop, -and his assistants. The ushers, Knox Maddox, Ed Tobin, Joe Tobin and Gus. Costigan, made way for the bride. They were followed by four bridesmaids, Miss Helen Dean, Miss Marion Hunting. ton, Miss Pearl Landers and Miss Lity Spreckels. The maid of honor, . Miss Grace Spreckels, walked -alone. Then came the happy bride on the arm of her father. As the party entered the Marble room the orchestra rendered the bridal chorus from ‘“‘Lohengrin.” MARRIAGE CEREMONY. The ceremony was brief. The solemn ritual of the Catholic church was read, the bride and groom making their re- sponses in clearly- audible voices, - After JR. and His Grace, Archbishop Riordah, Offfci:ates at Ma riage Ceremony. being pronounced man and wife the young couple retraced their steps down the aisle and took their places beneath a brilliant poinsettia canopy, where they received the warm congratulations and good wishes of their friends. The Marble and Maple rooms were elaborately decorated with holly berries and Christmas greens. The berries were festooned across the Marble room and set off by wreaths tied with red ribbons. The hridal bower ‘was an artistic arrange- ment of tropical ferns, palms and other luxurijant foliage. g Two white silk pillows were placed beneath the bower and bride and groom knelt upon them during the ceremony. The huge mantel was banked in with vivid poinsettias. Christmas berries and follage were entwined and were placed on the wall, five feet above the snow-white canvas. A myriad incan- descent lamps shed a bright light on the scene. THE SUPPER ROOM. Supper was served in the handsome Maple room. Scores of small tables filled the strikingly decorated hall. The odor of holly and greens were sweet and the decorations were pleasing to the eye. On top of each pillar was an immense basket of ferns. A Four large red pillars were used with effect. Susbended from each were fes- toons of greens, entwined with holly ber- ries. Hanging from the brackets, sev- eral feet below the ceiling in wyarious parts of the room, were red baskets, filled with berries. Red lanterns, lighted by in- candescent lamps, threw a brightness over the scene. Mistletoe was used in abundarice in the decoration. From each chandelier were large bouquets of red | berries tied with harmonizing ribbons. AT THE BRIDE'S TABLE. Seated at the bride's table, beside the rewly married couple, were His Grace Archbishop Riordan and his assistants. Others of the bridal party, Miss Grace Spreckels, Miss Dean, Miss Landers, Miss - r- Lily Spreckels and Miss Marion Hunting- ton and Messrs. Joseoh and Edward Tobin, Warfield, Maddox and Costigan, White azaleas formed the decorations on the table, with white tulle and can- delabra. The bride's cake boxes were dainty affairs with the letters “H’ and “S" hand-painted in gold upon the covers. The guests sat .at small tables that were set off by cut flowers and holly berries. The health of the newly married pair was toasted during the repast. Music filled the hall during the supper. The dainty place cards at the bride's table were specially designed by the bride. Those ‘at the' plates of the gentlemen were in the shape of minlature brides of cardboard, wearing bridal veils or real tylle ‘and carrying bouquets of lilies of the valley. At each lady’s plate was placed a small bridegroom, neatly dressed, with a white boutonniere. Dainty little gold favors were stowed away .in' the wedding cake. There was a tiny ' gold chain purse, containing a gold dollar; a turquoise ring for the next bride, a minia- ture thimble for an ‘“old maid,” a wee bride’s prayer book and locket, a tiny shoe and a little bird attached, with a small bottle, = BRIDE A SOCIETY FAVORITE. The bride is ‘a daughter of Willard V. Huntington, a well known resident of this city. She made her formal debut last winter and is a general favorite in soclety. She has a beauty and charm of manner that endear her to all who kdow her. She has all the accomplishments that befit her station in life. The groom is the son of John D. Spreckels and a grandson of Claus Spreck- els. John D. Spreckels Jr. was educated He‘ju a member at Stanford University. of the S. A. E. Greek letter” fraternity. The young couple were the recipients of mary handsome and valuable gifts from their parents, relatives and friends. ELABORATE GOWNS. The bridal robe was a magnificent crea- in Handsome Robes. o+ - ot tion of heavy duchess satin and point @ Alencon lace. The skirt was plain and close fitting with a long court train. The bodice was made with yoke and sleeves of transparent lace and a bertha of lace was draped around the shoulders and caught in front with orange blossoms. The tulle vell, specially woven with a deep border of beautiful rose point lace, was caught in the hair with orange blossoms and hung in artistic folds to the floor. Over the face was a filmy tulle veil, which was re- | moved after the ceremony. The bride wore no jewels but carried a shower bou- quet of white orchids. The maid of honor wore a handsome de- collete gown of white Breton lace over silk with a deep bertha of the lace out- lining the corsage. She carried a white staff with red poinsettias, while those car- ried by the bridesmaids were entirely in red. The gowns worn by the bridesmaids were especially elaborate. The material chosen was white Chantilly net, trimmed with Chantilly lace applique spangled, made over a foundation of white chiffon and taffeta. The yokes of transparent net were outlined with strings of pearl beads, festooned and caught at intervals with a panne velvet flower, from which was sus- pended clusters of small chiffon rosebuds and panne blossoms. Clusters of blos- soms also fell from each shoulder. The elbow sleeves of lace: were made with a large puff, jover which was a long and wing angei sleeve. The tucked skirts were trimmed in points with spangled lace and pearl trimming. Clusters of chiffon and panne flowers were suspended on bebe rib- bon from the belt and skirt. Mrs. W. V. Huntington, the bride's mother, was radiently beautiful in a de- collete gown of white Chantilly lace em- broidered with flowers of shaded glass and steel beads. The lace robe was made over heavy white satin and chiffon. The cos- tume was completed with a plece of white tulle about the neck tied in a large bow at the back. Mrs. Huntington wore dia- mond ornaments and a white aigrette in her hair. The groom’s mother, Mrs. John D. Spreckels Sr., was becomingly attired in | an_imported gown of pink velvet, elab- crately embroidered with white flowers. Mrs. H.-E. Huntington was attired in white silk, brocaded with pink roses and garniture of chiffon and pink rose petals. Mrs. James A. Black wore a strikingly artistic gown of white chiffon striped in yellow and embroidered in elie Shades, with three flounces about the skirt to harmonize. Miss Cella O'Connor was gowned in vrhite panne crepe, embroidered in pearls and ‘gold beads and trimmed with white lece. - Mrs. Watson was handsomely attired in blue silk, with bertha and garniture of point lace. A sash of white chiffon and a diamond sunburst completed the cos- 3 2 | carried an armful of white roses. Bride Is Attired + trimmed the bodice. Her crnaments were. pearls. Mrs. R, H. Warfleld was handsomely attired in cream point lace over white sllk. The yoke and sleeves were trans. parent. The waist was finished with lace sash, caught with two diamond or- naments in the back. Mrs. Worthington Ames wore a beauti- ful gown of pink chiffon. embroidered . in | gold spangles. Clusters of chiffon bebe roses formed the garniture. Misses Alma and Gladys McClung were prettily gowned in white silk and each Mrs. James Whitney wore an artistic gown of pale lavender satin with broad flounces of black Chantilly lace; violet satin rosettes trimmed the bodice. Miss Bernie Drown wore a striking gown of cream silk with garnitare of black and mink fur. Miss Kathryn Robinson wore a dainty pink gown of Jousi cloth, over taffeta, with a spangled ornament in’her brown hair. Mrs. M. Salisbury wore a gown of gray brocaded satin. Mrs. Gus Taylor wore white Chantilly net, richly embroidered in gold spangles, over white satin. Mrs. Walter E. Dean was elaborately gowned in black Chantilly lace over pink silk. Other pretty were worn. | Mr. and Mrs. Spreckels will leave to- day for Coronado, where they will spend the first three weeks of their honeymoan. Upon their return they will take apart- ments at the California Hotel. and elaborate costumes COLONEL OF THE FIFTH TENDERS RESIGNATION After Twenty Years of Service A. K. ‘Whitton Will Leave National Guard. SAN JOSE, Dec. 15—Colonel A. K. Whitton of this city has tendered his res- | ignation as the commanding officer of the Fifth Regiment of the National Guard of Californja. He had been contemplating | this' move for some time, and on Satur- day he forwarded his resignation to head- quarters. Colonel Whitton has been con- ( nected with the National Guard for over twenty years, and since 1883 has been a commissioned officer. He joined 'Com- pany B of this city as a private on March 9, 1852. On December 13 of the same year he was elected lieutenant and grad- ually rose to a captaincy. In October, 1889, he. was -elected major of the Fifth Regiment and in april, 1890, he was elect- ed lieutenant-colonel. He held this office on the breaking out of the Spanish-Amer- ican war, and when his regiment became a part of the Eighth California Volun- teers, he made a major, which position he held until mustered out. On the re- organization of the National Guard on July 3, 18%, Whitton was made colonel of the Fifth: Regiment. 4 S R R A Lawyers Honor Deceased Friends. SAN JOSE, Deec. 15.—The Santa Clara County Bar Association observed its reg- | ular. annual memorial service in Judge | Hyland's department of the Superior | navy a$ fast as we can. | Court this morning. A large number of the. bar honored were Judge John Rey- and Noble T. Biddle. died during the year. ————— THROWN FROM HORSE IN PARK.— ‘was thrown from his horse in the Golden Park : yesterday, receiving injuries which ne- cessitated his removal to the French the hard driveway, badly his right leg be- low th:t knee, a7 e | the attorneys of the city and county were | stolen. ipresem. The four departed members of | Dr. Herriott's robe and whip. enough to forcibly resist a joint territorial aggrandizement. policy by Germany and England, or either alone. The administra- tion, which has ever stood for a navy adequate in power to the needs of the United States, is now exerting its ‘great- est influence upon Congress to secure au- thorization for a more rapid increase of the navy than heretofore. ‘While Secretary Moody in his anntual report recommended the construction of only two battleships, the effect aroused by the powerful naval demonstration in Venezuelan waters has been such that it is believed Congress will authorize a repe- tition of the bullding programme of last year. This provided for six warships. Before the present South Amerfcan dis- turbanc ; began to bring the inadequacy of the navy before the public, President Roosevelt declared privately: “I hope we will build warships each year until we have as strong a navy as any in the world.” VIEWS OF THE PRESIDENT. Secretary Moody's ideas are in entire harmony with those of Mr. Rooseveit. In an address delivered in Chicago the Secretary spoke in a manner peculiarly pertinent to the Venezuelan situation as it now exists. “Among the islands in the Caribbean and the mainland bordering on it,”" Moody said, “new duties confront us daily. To these regions the Monroe doctrine, to which this country stands committed, has the most special application. They must not be considered as subjects for future calonization or annexation to any foreign power. We “cannot contemplate . with equanimity their acquisition In any form or by any means by any other nation.” Senator Hale of Maine, chairman of the Senate Committee on Naval Affairs, said to-day: “We are aiready inereasing.the The shipyards where Government work is being done are behind in their work and it would not be a part of good legislation to authorize ships faster than they can be properly built.” Representative Foss of Illinois, chair- man of the House Committee on Naval Affairs, said: “The present situation in South America may show to the public the necessity of an annual increase until our navy is among the best.”” Senator Perkins of California, a me: ber of the Naval Committee, said: “T ses nothing in the present situation in Vene- zuela to warrant us in departing from our present policy to increase our navy. We are now building ships as fast as is con- sidered advisable. We should be carefu) not to proceed too hastily.” Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire, member of the Naval Committee, salf “I am in favor of a substantial increase, In time of peace, we should prepare for a time of war.” COMMITTEE HEARS MOODY. Secretary Moody was given an extended hearing by the House Naval Affairs Com- mittee to-day on the estimate submitted for the navy establishment. Moody alse was hecard on the proposed increase in the personnel of the navy. He followed the recommendations In his annual report which provide that the number of cadets admitted to the Naval Academy be In- creased to double the present number, permitting each Senator and Representa- tive to'name two candidates for the acad- emy instead of:one, as now provided by, the law. He called attention to the in- creased demand for more officers, caused by the addition of new ships to the navy and the increased needs which would be | occasioned by the placing in commission of ships now building and authorized. The question of an increase in naval cone struction was not taken up to-day. FINDS LONG LOST TRUNK AND VALUABLE VIOLINS Navy Musician Secures Treasures Which Had Traveled Thou- sands of Miles. VALLEJO, Dec. 15.—Two years ago, when .in - the Philippines, Harry -Bozzart of the Independence Band, shipped a trunk of curios containing amoung other articles two valuable violins, one worth | 3800 and one worth $200. ‘One of these vio- lins was manufactured in 1600 and the other in 1700. Both were greatly treasured by~ the owner. The trunk never arrived at its destin- ation. Bozzart made a claim on, the Gov- ernment and Lieutenant Commander Par- ker endeavored to locatethe trunk. Sat- urday last Bozzart.got information that a trunk directed to ‘ him was - in San Francisco, and - there - he - found the long . lost trunk with the . vio~ lins all right. The trunk had been re- shipped from many places and had trav- eled thousands of miles.. It was covered with labels. SAYS HE PURCHASED HORSE FROM STRANGER Animal Taken From Santa Cruz Found in a School Principal’s Possession. SANTA CRUZ, Dee. 15.—Last night the Rev. C. C. Herrlott's horse and bugsy were stolen from in front of the Presby- terian chureh. They were later found in front of the Christian chureh, from where ‘W. H. Crowe’'s horse and buggy had been In Crowe's buggy was carried This_morning officers found the stolen y nolds, William L. Gill, D. W. Herrington | property in a stable at Boulder Creek, These members had | where it had been placed by George D. Parkinson, principal of the Boulder Creek public ~ schools. Parkinson explained that while here he had purchased the Mounted Park- Officer Samuel M. 'l'hom&on horse and buggy for 3125 of a stranger. te 1 o SRS, Mich., Dec. 15.—Alfred PELLSTON. R