The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, March 22, 1903, Page 31

Be o e 04+¢o .. .4 K3 Beseteiecieioiotertdrd - Pages 311044 i —0-0. PO R ! E Pages 3110 44 04-04-0-0-00 SAN FRANCISCO SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 1903. BRONZE TABLET MARKS SITE OF VIGILANTES STRONGHOLD California Landmarks League Commemorates the Deeds of Men Who Upheid the Law in the Wild Pioneer Days. TRy S o TR S oY P e X ..vt‘-. e g 2 -.“,»06... —— ;1 IAON WORKS T0 INGREASE WAGE alALE Union Will Follow Plan Adopted by the Risdon. Employes’ Request Is Kindly Received by the Management. President Dodd Makes Answer to| Petition and Friendly Spirit Marks Progress of Ne- gotiations. Ll || MANAGERS ARE | IN SYMPATHY || , WITH MEN NION IRON WORKS, San | | U Francisco, Mareh 21, | | 1903.—To the Work- | | men of the Umion Iron | H Works — Gentlemen: I am in receipt of your petition to the managers and stock- | | holders of the Union Irom Works, relative to the inaugua- | ration of the mnine-hour day. | | 16 winn be promptly transmit- ted and asx soon as a reply is \ received it will be communi- cated to you. In the mean- — AND SCENE EXERCISES, MEMORIAL TABLI AT DEDICATORY HELD YESTERDAY. JUDGES UPHOLD GITY CHARTER, : ! Liquor Permits Must Be| Issued hy Police { Board. aw to test e desired « . the civil i ndar 1 the Com the provi- | to issue a m the rec- owning - in the requiring a license be | Attorney Louder- | Police Commission. | O'Connor the ap- or be carrie nce RAILWAY CONFERENCE | DRAWING TO A CLOSE| Minor Details of Trainmen’s De-| mands Are Being Settled by Southern Pacific Officials. sanager Agler and the division super- wdents of the Southern Pacific Com- resumed their conference yesterday h the joint committee from the Order Raflway Conductors and the Brother- Bood of Rallway Trainmen. “The greater part of the day was de- voted to discussing questions of overtime gnd the proposition to : olish double- neaders. These matters it is expected will . settled to-day and the conference will tiren end. —_————— Trunks, valises, dress suit cases, tra\el. rolls, pocketbooks and wrist bags thi ’-‘;: good pa(nd ook good and are cheup , Vail & Co., 741 Market street. * ANINATIONS ARE PREVENTED Civil Service Board Is Restrained by C. A. Macomber. [} publication by the Board of | Commissioners of the an- vice that an examination of ap- »r employme ; the city will a certain for an appeal on the part of to the law of injunction t present a suit for an the board from pro- examination of pros- pe lice patrol wagon drivers, and ve milar proceedings were com- vent the examination on of applicants for positions ment of Electricit uit was filed by Taxpayer acomber, He objects to the cx- on the ground that it is aot cd for by the charter and that the proceedings are a dl municipality. The positic are those of lineman, bat- 1 and repaire 2 Sloss issued & temporary order restraining the board, returnable before Judge Murasky yesterday issued an | ended ¢ tion of police board was about to proceed with the ox amination on the ground that the order jssued a few day proved effective. e e CARMEN RETURN TO WORK. General Manager Chifiman Says De- mands Will Be Speedily Considered. Alm all of the twenty-five men who were suspended by the United Railroads | signed the students’ cards yesterday ons. The rest will in all probability sign the cards this morning or to-morrow morning and that phase of the trouble be- tween the union and the railroad will be at an end, at least for a time. The men who returned to work yesterday morning appeared pleased that the trouble had been no greater than it was and the offi- clals of the company expressed them- selves as being glad that the men, some of whom had been for years in the serv- ice of the street raflway, and are compe- t industrious employes, were back at work. The employes of the raiiroad and the of- ficials of the company were not the only ones who felt like rejoicing yesterday be- | canse the strike had been averted. There was a general feeling of relief through the city, but especially in the business dis- tricts. The merchants felt that a strike at this time would do irreparable injury to the city and would seriously retard the prosperity which the city is enjoying. General Manager Chapman announced | yesterday that the questions at ‘issue be- tween the men and the company afforded no further room for public discussion and that therefore he would issue no further statements. He said that the demands of the union would be speedily and carefully considered by the company and that an answer would be made as soon as possible and that the union may expect the com- pany’s answer before the end of the month. S | tory. 2o was defective. The | rning and were reinstated in their po- | 1 N order that Fort Gunnybags, the | historical structure on Sacra- | mento street where the Vigilance | Committee of 1856 held its delibera- | tions, may gotten by not altogether be for- rising generations, the al Landmarks League dedicated a memorial tablet yesterday afternoon. During last year the front wall of the old building was torn down | and a new substantial brick wall erected in its place. There is nothing, save the tablet that was dedicated yesterday, to | indicate the location of the landmark. | The tablet is of bronze and is attached Headquarte | during year 1856. | The tion was the scene of a very | | of the Vigilance Committee 1 h for the William and United States Marshal Rich- spended on the platform. > present at the ceremony 3 f the members of the Vigil- ance Executive Committee. Their hair is now white and their steps infirm, but th still retain a vivid memory of the | historical events in California’s early his- They can still recall that eventful | evening when mes King of William's funeral was moving down the street and simultaneo the bodies of Casey and Cora were swinging from the windows of Fort Gunnybags. OLD BELL RINGS. ceremony was commenced most ap- by the ringing of the Vigil- The bell, which has a place a: the history of California as Bell bold is now er: have no longer a mu 1a Ploneer for the o The | propriatel Bell red In Liberty cked and its tones al ring. The Calil- allowed it to be In well d the object of the ceremony ana omed the peovle who were present. When the addresses were commencd Sac- ramento street was crowded. Besides the pioneer men there were present a number | of the pioneer women, who also braved in upbuilding this commonwealth. After making his introductory remarks | the chairman read a letter of regret from Governor George C. Pardee, who was in- vited to take part in the dedication, but was unable to attend because of officlal ;(lulh: In his praised the Landmarks Soclety for its ef- forts to buildings and landmarks. a glowing tribute to the work of tne Vigilance Committee in enforcing the laws and meting out justice to the ruf- flans who terrorized this city in its early He also paid At the conclusion of Governor Pardee's letter Mayor Schmitz was introduced and made a short address. He said in part: “Little did the pioneers who composed | the Vigilance Committee think when they | founded Fort Gunnybags that almost fifty years afterward a body of citizens would assemble on this spot to pay tribute to their memory. This is one of the most interesting spots in San Francisco. In those days it is true that they had laws, just as we have laws to-day, but the city was overrun with lawless characters, PRAISE FOR PIONEERS. “When the laws could no longer be en- forced the respectable citizens of the city formed themselves into the Vigilance Committee of 1856. I am proud to take part in this ceremony, not only as Mayor, but also as a son of a ploneer. To the pio- | neers is due the praise for the founding of this splendid city. I hope that the success of the California Landmarks League will be great. I hope that this initial meeting will be the means of ar- fording Inspiration and assistance to the society in preserving the other land- marks of this State.” Henry B. Russ, representing the Pio- neers, made a short but interesting talk. He referred to the work which was so important to the early history of this city which was accomplished by the | Vigilance Committee. In the name of the } near one of the corners of the bullding. | It bears the following inscription: “Fort | Gunr was situated on this spot. | pre ceremony. The original bell, whose silvery tones called together the | members of the Vigilance Committee { when and Cora were doomed to murders of James King of | in the annals of | asion. There was a com- | from the society there to see that m came to the old relic. Attorney rmen acted as chairman of the oc- chosen words he ex- | | the hardships of frontler life and assisted | letter Governor Pardee | preserve the State’'s historical | | | time ¥ remain yours truly, % W. G. DODD, President. ; The forezoing is. the reply | | of the president of the Union | | Tron Works to the following | request of all the employes of the plant: | San Francisco, March 21, | | 1908—T0 the Managers and | | Stockholders of the Union Anthe | | Iron Works—Gentlomen: ! | Unten Tron Works ix the only iron works on the Pacific Coast which has not granted the nine-hour day, we, the em- i ployes of the Union TIrom | | Works, respectfully request | that you adopt the nine-hour || day yith a 10 per cent increase | in the rate of pay, based npon | | |- payroll of January 1, 1003, Should this re -u:,- mErant- 1 || ed, all the diftergnves we have | | had fn the past wii Be. con- | | i | | | { sidered ms ndjusteg, and we beg to assure you of our hearty co-operation and harmonious support in the operation of these works, and in the inter- est of your business. We rexpectfully nxk that our request be granted by April 1, 1903, or as soon nafter as | | practicable, but not later than May 1, 1903, o - — %% HE generous move on the part of | the new m: cment of the| | | \l Union Iron Works as evidenced | by the foregoing is one of great | | to the workingman, land it goes to show the era of good feeling that now- exists between the new | management of the works and their em- | | ployes. | A few days ago the Risdon Iron Works | | granted its men a nine-hour working and also a 10 per cent in & o ity pay. When the men employed at the Union heard of this move they held a consultation and decided to wait upon the management of the works and pre- sent a request for like consideration. The employes of the works got together yesterday morning and held a meeting. All the men of the works were present, and they carefully listened to the argu- ment which was about to be presented to President Dodd. The men acted in a very wise manner, and Instead of putting forth their claims | in the form of a demand they drew up a petition that was signed by some 3000 of the men employed at the wor presented to Mr. Dodd and he to look the matter over and consider i Mr. Dodd was very much ple stand which the men had taken, at once went into consultation with the officers of the works. It took them but a | short time to consider the matter and the reply was forwarded at once to the men. In all probability the requests ef the men will be granted very shortly, as the com- pany 1s anxious that things run smoothly between employer and employe. “I feel sure that the men's request will be granted within a-short space of time,” sald Mr. Dodd yesterday, “and the man- agement fully appreciates the way in} which they went about it. It shows tkat theré is no ill feeling at all between the men and their employers, and 1 feel ex- ceedingly gratified that such a state of affairs exists at present. importance | ISADOR LESS MUST FACE TRIAL IN SAN FRANCISCO | Texas Governor Grants Pardee’s Ap- plication for Extradition of the Alleged Embezzler. AUSTIN, Tex., March 2L.—Governor Lanham to-day granted the application of the Governor of California for the ex- tradition of Isador Less, alias 1. Lees, | under arrest at El Paso and wanted in San Francisco for allegeg embezzlement committed two years ago. Detective J. T. Bailey of San Francisco was here in person to get the extradition papers and will convey the prisoner to San Fran- cisco. P — You will get what you ask for at Root's drugstore, Sixth and Howard strects. ° ‘® | Ploneers he thanked the Landmarks League for the dedication of the tablet to commemorgte Fort Gunnybags. The speech dedication was delivered by Joseph R. ¥nowland, president of the Landmark gue. The speaker outlined the plans which the league has formed for preserving the historical buildings and landmarks of the State. He referred to Fort Gunnybags as a spot where history had been made in California. He dedi- cated the tablet to ““the memory of those brave men who did not hesitate to give up their lives to uphold the law.”” At the con- clusion of President’ Knowland's address several of the pioneers spoke and recalled interesting reminiscences. The ceremony was closed with cheers for the pioneers. | of the day in viewing S | guest of former United | were Mrs, Schley, Colonel and Mr: is \ | committing himself. TACTFUL IN CONVERSATION ADMIRAL SCHLEY IS SURE ONLY OF HIS AMERICANISM Naval Hero Will Not Discuss Public Affairs—Says Nobody Has Ever Been Able to Get Cervera’s Ships Off Reef Upon Which the American Squadron Drove Them. EAR ADMIRAL WINFIELD SCOTT SCHLEY, retired, hero of the great naval fight known officially as the battle of July 3, but which will al- ways be r¢membered by the world as the battle of Santiago in its towering importance over the land event at the historic Cuban city, arrived in this city yesterday evening, having spent part nford University and the country about San Mateo as the States Senator besides the admiral, Alex- Felton. In the party | ander McClure of w York and Catherine Curtin and Miss Carrie Weicn ot Philadelphia. After dinners Admiral Schley spent | short time in the office of the Palace Hi tel, where the party is quartered, and re- tired early, being fatigued. The man who took such a prominent part in adding the lustrous Santiago page to the glory of American history is of very modest demeanor and does not seem te think that the destro of a powerful foreign fleet in the line of one’s duty is anything to become inflated about. He has a cordial, unassuming manner and seems to bear in his Mmakeup kind- ness, generosity and fair-mindedness. Nothing of jealousy or van tion is manifest in his den The admiral taiks readi newspaper representatives, but only a soclal way. He will not discuss public questicns. The Venezuelan trouble, the hmian canal, the needs of the navy, his presidential possibilties all were dis- posed of one by one without the a He was only of one thing absolutely and that w he was an American. ‘1 am going to spend most of m while in your city in resting,” he sai shall be here only three days, perhaps ““What_are your friends doing in reg to your Presidential prospects—in the of urging you to get into the fight s0 on?" was asked of Admiral Schley RESERVES HIS OPINIONS. “1 will not say anything whatever about politics,” was the repiy. ““Would you accept the nomination if it were offered you?' was asked. “I can’t anticipate such a happening, was the reply. “I never discuss the the- ory of probabilities.” ‘A New Orleans paper had a purpor statement from you about the negro que tion in the South. Have you anything to say on that question?"” “I never gave an interview on that sub- ject,” was the answer. “I never dis religion, race or politics. I've learned ting amb[ in my calling that silence is golden and that one shouldn't answer questions doesn’t have to. I never cross bridgcs until I come to them. In the line of duty I am always ready to act and always ready to say what i necessary, but that, 1 think, is as far as I should go.” Asked about the needs of the nav, Ad- miral Schley sald that he never talked on naval matters either. As to the Venezue- lan situation, he had been resting and had not studied it closely enough to talk in- telligently upon it. When told of Presi- dent Castro’s resignation he greatly interested, but said he had no opinion to express concerning the effect it would have on the South American sit- uation. Here the admiral took command of the interview and steered into the weather. He spoke of the early spring in the East, and said that while everything was ile- lightful here now he had heard the win- ter had been an unusually cold one for this part of the State. The admiral has just come from the southland, where all that is asked of a visitor, no matter how distinguished, is that he say the “climate is delightful,” and the hero of Santiago hoped to get the conversation veered off subjects that he wishes to remain a closed book upon and still be affable. ‘Weather isn't as important in this sec- tion of tile State, however, as live na- seemed | Miss | | the | | e eerep—— g =3 REAR ADMIRAL WINFIELD SCOTT SCHLEY, U. 8. N, RETIRED, WHO ARRIVED IN FRANCISCO L HT. THE DISTIN GUISHED VETERAN WILL REMAIN HERE SEVERAL DAYS. i - —_— tional affairs, and the interviewer broke in: “See here, admiral, paper representative: your tour and h: been interviewed by hundreds of them; now, in all those inter- views has not any of them been able to get anything definite out of you save comments on the weathe “1 believe,” said Admiral Schley, eye twinkling and a laugh that that's about the only subject I have expressed myself definitely on during my whole trin.” Asked about his programme while here, the admiral sald: “To-morrow I am going to church, the | firs thing.” “What church?”’ was asked. “The nearest one,”” was the reply. “Don’t you belong to any particular de- nomination?” “All churches are good and all créeds competent,” was the reply. “My family belongs to the Episcopal church, how- ever.” you've met news- nearly every day of his forming, | | {= The admiral said he might attend the ll’ o'clock services at Grace Episcopal Church, Stockton and California streets. “Tuesday night,”” he continued, “I Ehmll take dinner with the Pacific Union Club. On Monday I am going to see some of this beautiful city. since I was here in 1892 and is a magnifi- cent metropolis. There's a definite opin- jon. I shall leave on Wednesday or Thur: day and go first to Portland on my way East.” CERVERA'S SQUADRON. The battle of Santiago was brought up, and the admiral's face lighted. He was intcrested, but on this subject he had fust | as little to say as on the others. He was | asked if anything of Interest in the mat- ter of the sinking of Cervera's ships had | come to his attention in the years that | had followed, and this question brought out Yhe remark, while the admiral's coun- tenance glowed, and his mind seemed to | fly back to that day off the Cuban coast. “Nobody has ever been able to take them | off that reef where we put them.” The admiral seemed pleased concerning the recent promotion of Captain Cook, who fought so gallantly aboard his flag- ship, the Brooklyn, off Santlago, but ex- pressed solicitude concerning Cook's health, which he said had been bad. Once more an effort was made to bring out something on the Presidential line, but the admiral would not relax. The sub- ject brought out a question as to what ? It has grown wonderfully | were “re * the naval hero's politics. “I'm not much of anything politically he replied with a chuckle. “I'm just American,” and this closed the interview. Admiral Schley's last visit here pre- vious to this was , when he came aptain of the r Baltimore, or- 1 here from Chile. He had visited this everal times at long Intervals be- > that. Admiral Schley, it is said, has mefused many invitations to social functions that it had been intended to arrange in his honor. e B RS Invite Admiral Schley. OAKLAND, March 21.—The City Coun- cil and Mayor Barstow have invited Ad- miral Schley to visit Oakland during &'s tour of California. The admiral in reply to a tele R:rxlm sent to him this morning at San J has requested the Mayor to further communicate with him upon his val at San Francisco. SUES REAL ESTATE FIRM AND OWNER FOR DAMAGES G. B. N. Clow filed a suit yesterday against Mary Martenstein and the real tate firm of Hooker & Lent for 500 damages and to recover $1000 paid to the latter as a deposit on the purchase price of a lot at the cormer of Turk and Buchanan streets. Clow claims _that Hooke: Lent falsely represented to him that they were the agents of Mary M tenstein, owner of the property. He ed $1000 with them to bind the sale of the realty, stipulating that if the title we found defective the money was & be returned. He alleges that he learned that the title was clouded, and on Febru- ary 3 madé a demand for his $1000 and | was refused. ——————————— . Come Right Along. Don’t Delay. The second week will begin to-morrows 50, regular $15 men’s all-wool suits will be sold for $5.8. The brisk stir is mani- festéd. The public never bought, the trade never sold such values in tweeds, serges, cassimeres, in black and biue, and fancy cheviots stylishly made. People who will not take advantage of this op- portunity do not care to save money. Plenty for everybody: 750 men’s all-wool suits worth $15 will be sold for $.5 at the manufacturers’ sale of clothing at “The Boston,” 773 Market street, near Fourth, i -