The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, November 23, 1903, Page 7

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, MONDAY, OVEMBER 23, 1903, AIR AND SUNLIGHT GIVEN TO NOBLE TREES OF THE YOSEMITE PARK BY CUTTING OUT DENSE MASSES OF OLD -UN oM +| | TAGE 5 AN e i ! e = Va hun facturers a mills wh th ¢ lent Elliott reduction g 8 Seven - OF CZAR’S TROOPS CALLS FORTH PRAISE Mob its o of Jews Soldiers Guns for LABORS | inued From Page €, Column 4. D OF ThHDE e the wor »f thous many to inquirers weeking special It has always placed its A of high roughout | State | > | nt nd been foremost in all | e sl ts calculated to promote State | the last ten folders, pamphlets, furnished through | gen; of Supervisors and com- nizat me. It has interest- and national legis- influence could be of good commercial growth or public GIVES RELIABLE DATA. It has become the one source in the e from which re k data is ob- respect to many important terests in the State. It has gained a reputatiom for im- partial, unbiased influence throughout the State, and for independence and re- lity. It has been the means of ad- sing more widely the great op- unities presented to homeseekers intending investors, than all combined and has in- permanent incoming of people older States year after year e period. In a word it has mportant factor in securing in population of the State of 75 people during the last decade. this has been accomplised by engaged in the active pur- fe who have given of their v and energy with no com- hope of compensation the consciousness of duty ed in a worthy enterprise. meets monthly, at which represented members s of the State. At these gs ge erally one-half med in the discudeion of to the welfare and gencies other th there from all port monthly mee a day is cons matters relatiy development of the State, time are e g Women would not be always behind in their work if they used gas for fuel. It saves more than two-thirds of the time around the house. Buy your ranges and heaters from 8. F. Gas and Electric Co., 415 Post. - NEW REPUBLC | | Panama Revolution Has| | Comm | 1s still doubtful concerning the Russo- B ‘ | | PORTION ©OF OosERMITE VvALL Ey CHOED wwiTH OENSE CRDERBR USH DERBRUSH — PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN IN THE YOSEMITE VALLEY, SHOWING THE WISDOM OF CLEARING AWAY THE UNDERBRUSH. - P BUSINESS | Good Effect on the Stocks. LONDON, Nov. 22.—The uncxpected- | ly brisk revival of business on the| Stock Exchange during the past week | is attributed in large measure to the | revolution on the isthmus of Panama | and the recognition of the new republic, | as well as to the signing of the canal | treaty by the United States Secretary | | | of State and the Panamanian Minister at Washington. It is believed that the $40,000,000 appropriated for the purchase the canal territory will be temporar- | ily employed in New York and will | ease the money market there. The re- | vival in business has also been assisted | by the better outlook in South Africa, | based on the issuance of the blue book containing the report of Henry Birch- enough, who was sent as a special com- missioner to inquire into the present | ns and pgespects of British | > in that country, and who declared “the extent to which South Africa has come to the front as a great mar-| ket for the exploitation of British man- ufactures is almost startling.” The revival is further grounded on the report of the South African Labor fon, which confirms the neces- y of procuring labor abroad and which is regarded indirectly as favor- ing the introduction of Asiatic labor. Altogether the chances of a general up- ward movement are considered as very favorable. Americans displayed the greatest strength in the foreign market, which Japanése situation. The deman: Colombians fluctuated. b coal ASIATIC FLEET TO GO ON PRACTICE CRUISE Pacific Squadron May Be Increased While Vessels Are in Hawaiian Waters. WASHINGTON, Nov, 22.—It is plan- ned by the Bureau of Navigation that the battleships and cruisers of the Astatic fleet instead of Indulging in maneuvers this winter in the Philip- pines shall make a practice cruise east- ward 3500 miles to the Hawiian Islands. This is in line with the policy of send- ing the ships of the navy on long cruises in squadron formation, simulat- ing conditions under’which they would in time of war sail to attack a foreign ghore. Incidentally it may afford an opportunity to detach a cruiser or two from the Asiatic fleet which 1s com- manded by Rear Admiral Evans and to add them to the Pacific squadron, which is not as strong as the Navy De- partment would like to have it. The situation in the Far East is con- sidered safe enough to permit the de- for | parture of the backbone of the fleet, al- though a bellicose turn in the Russo- Japanese situation might cause the de- partment to abandon the plan for the cruise, ———— Car Victim Identified. The body of a man who was struck by a south bound electric car near the Tanforan race track on Friday night, aud who died in St. Luke’s Hospital next morning, was identified at the Morgue yesterday by Fred Linde, pro- prietor of the Baden Hotel, South San Francisco, as that of James Devlin, who had been employed as a section hand on the Southern Preific Railroad. WER I COURT I BE WAGEL Prospect of a Big Law- suit Over Duck- worth Estate. SALINAS, Nov. 22.—When the hear- ing of the matter of admitting the will of the late Mrs. Flora McKinley Duck- worth, who left an estate estimated to be worth nearly $100,000, came up yes- terday afternoon before Judgc‘ L. F. Smith in the Santa Cruz County Supe® rior Court, George P. Burke, counsel for Ellen Rian a- sister, sprang a surprise, which will probably lead to a prolonged and interesting litigation. 8. J. Duckworth, husband of the de- cedent and at one time clerk of the State Assembly, had petitioned for let- ters testamentary, and it was during the hearing that the point was made. In the will of the decedent, after devis- ing all the property to him, she directs “that my husband shall see that there be offered one mass per week for the repose of my soul,”” and then concludes with the following declaration: “I de- clare to my husband it be my wish that he leave all my property he may die possessed of, by a last will and testa- ment, for the establishment and main- tenance at my residence, Monterey, Cal., of a home where poor aged women may be supported free of charge, ac- cording as the funds at hand may war- rant, and hope that he will carry this wish out faithfully.” After the husband had testified that at the time the will was executed he had promised his wife he would carry out all her wishes, Attorney Burke ar- gued from a decision of the United States Supreme Court in the famous Colton will case and other legal author- ities that the provisions of the will quoted were absolutely void, and there being no one appointed by the will a residuary legatee the property of the deceased descended in equal shares to Mrs. Rianda and Duckworth. Although the will disperises with a bond, it was insisted by Mrs. Rianda's attorney that the executor should give sufficient bond. A decislon is expected this week. -— REINFORCEMENTS RESCUE BESIEGED TURKISH FORCE One Ottoman Officer and Thirty Men Killed in the Fighting Near Spatovo. SALONICA, Nov. 22.—On the arrival of the battalion of troops which was dispatched yesterday from Seres, in Macedonia, to reinforce a Turkish com- mand besieged for two days in the mountains near Spatovo by a band of 850 insurgents, the latter withdrew. The losses of the insurgents are un- known. Thirty Turkish soldiers and one officer were killed and forty-seven wounded. IS PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Nov, 22.—Linn Hartranft, Appraiser of the Port of Phil- adelphia, dled to-day of Bright's disease, aged 43 years. A B S e L ARG g Taey | BERKELEY PROFESSOR'S STRANGE LIFE AMONG THE CLIFF DWELLERS. ' SEE THE PHOTOGRAPHS. NEXT SUNDAY CALL. * " State Appropriation for the Valley Inad- equate. ———— The Commissioners that are charged with responsible duties pertaining to the management of Yosemite Valley af- fairs expect to be criticlzed, but they expect something in the nature of in- telligent comment on their acts. Since Congress gave to the State of Califor- nia the right to manage affairs on the Yosemite Valley reservation there have been legislative investigation and much public discussion on subjects re- lating to forest preservation. It is as- serted that the present commission is cutting out the trees and destroying the attractions which nature bestowed upon the park. The widow of a for- | mer guardian of the valley makes this charge the theme of addresses to clubs and societies. Experts ir forestry hold that trees must have air, breathing space, light and sunshine in order to promote beau- ty of foliage and unhampered growth of the body. To admit light, air and the warmth of sunshine dense masses of undergrowth must be cut out and removed. The thinning out process is recom- mended by the experts who have stud- ied the growth of trees on the Presidio reservation. PARK TREES THINNED. There was a great thinning out of small trees along the panhandle of Golden Gate Park some twenty years ago, When the thinning out began many citizens protested against the work, holding that the Commissioners were committing acts of vandalism. Time has demonstrated that the Com- missioners in following the advice of the experts in forestry acted wisely. It would perhaps accord with ad- vanced notions of park management if the Yosemite Valley Commissioners should retain certain spaces of the res- ervation in the natural form, even if such retention should retard or dwarf the growth of the trees. In order, however, to give the reservation park like enchantments which stately trees can impart it must be cleared for the trees to thrive. Photography comes to the aid of the Yosemite Valley managers to show precizely what the Commissioners have done and what they purpose doing. The picture here presented of stately trees, where one can get a vista of the for- est, represents the scene after elimi- nation of the dense underbrush. The companion picture is a view of practi- cally the same area before the under- brush and small trees were cut out. These photos were taken near Kenny- ville, VIEW OF THE FUTURE. Some of this. work was done last year, and the people that are inter- ested in valley affairs can gain a fair idea of how the ground the Commis- sioners are now working on will ap- pear a year or two hence, . In many places the commission is making special effort to bring the no- blest oaks tp view by cutting out tan- gled underbrush. In some places one can see only a thick wall of small pines —pines not much thicker than a pen- cil, but growing so close together as to form a wall impenetrable to light, alr and sunshine. The outside of the wall, having the benefit of light and sunshine, presents a fairly healthy ap- pearance. Inside, however; the tree: are practically dead. Y The pictures here presented surely tell the truth concerning the so-called forest devastation in the valley, Out of twelve pictures taken The Call re- produces only two. Other illustratfons g0 to the establishment of the fact that noble oaks long concealed from view and he.mpeted.ln growth by choking OUTLAW DAY N LS EP Sheriff Hurrying to Set- tlement With the Brigand. Special Dispatch to The Call. CHEYENNE, Wyo., No/. 22.—Sheriff Webb and Deputies Greenwood and Haines, of Natrona County, captured Tom O'Day, the notorious survivor of the Curry gang of outlaws, on the sum- mit of the Big Horn mountains at day- break to-day. O'Day had twenty-four head of stolen horses in a narrow ravine, but his comp nions had de- serted him. | The officers started with their captive for Casper, 190 miles east, but can not reach the settlement before Tuesday evening. The party must cross the Lesite mountains en route and there O'Day’s friends, who are gathering in large numbers, will attempt to delver their leader. A posse under “Jim" Hart left Casper to-day and a posse in a stage coach on the Round Hilde ranch line have started out to aid the sheriff and hope to reach the Lesite mountains ahead of the desperadoes. It is almost certain that a battle will be fought some time to-morrow, when the two opposing forces meet. —_——— San Rafael Resident Dead. SAN RAFAEL, Nov. 22.—Word was received In this city to-day that Jacob Blum, a prominent resident of San Ra- fael, died at the French Hospital in San Francisco to-day. Blum has been ail- ing for some time with internal trou- bles. ———————————— ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 22—The leadirfg painters and sculptors of this city have promised to co-operate in or- ganizing a Russian art exhibition at the St. Louis Exposition. L e ] masses of small trees and surrounding brush are now revealed to the gaze of the tourist. GOVERNMENT SHOULD ACT. Tourists who have visited Yellow- stone National Park and other reser- vations over which the Federal author- itfes exercise immediate control incline to the opinion that the national Gov- ernment should take charge of the Yo- semite Valley. Colonel Garrard of the United States cavalry fayors this plan and deals with the subject in his report of military observations. It is an open question whether Californians appre- clate the responsibilities devolving upon the State in the management of the trust. When visitors ‘compare the hotel facilities in the Yellowstone Park with the hotel accommodations in the great canyon of the Sierras they in- quire if it would not be good policy for Congress to step in and do the work which the Legislature of California has failed to do. Many years ago, when the Yosemite Valley was almost inaccessible and tourist travel light, the State appro- priations of money were adequate, but the present allowances are wholly in- adequate to meet the requirements of the manAgement. The policy of the Legislature in dealing with the Yo- semite Valley has been close handed throughout. If steps are not taken by the next Legislature for the adoption of a liberal, broad-minded policy in re- lation to the of the valley and the extension of greater accommoda- tion to visitors the agitation in favor of Government control will be renewed, — SEEKING A GAME ~ WITH GALIFORNIA Washington University Team Claims Coast Championship. 2148 Center St., Nov. 22. Now that the University of Washing- ton has defeated the University of ,Nevada at football it claims the coast champlonship, and to settle all doubt as to its supremacy on the criss-crossed field has challenged the University of California to play a game. The Seattle Times is standing sponsor for the Washington eleven and to-day Captain Overall received the following telegram in its name: “Washington claims coast champion- ship by defeating Nevada 2 to 0. It also claims the right to play California in the near future. Wire us your opinion.” Captain Overall has not yet replied to the telegram, as he wishes to consult with Graduate Manager Ezra Decoto ever, that a game will be arranged be- tween the twe universities. . “So fas as I am concerned,” said Captain Overall, “we will play. I think we could arrange for a game on one of the coming holidays. like to see such a game, I believe, be- cause there is so much doubt about the championship. “California ought to be able to defeat Washington, though I do not know anything about the personnel or strength of its team. Nevada defeated us, it's true, but then I think that if we were to try it over again we would win easily. “There is some talk about California meeting an Eastern eleven, say Mich- igan or Minnesota, but nothing has come of it. We wired the people managing the Carnival of Roses at Los Angeles, but have heard nothing from them yet. If we do play it will be on Christmas or New Year's day.” Captatn Overall is angry over the published story that he is about to Berkeley Office San Francisco Call, | before doing so. The chances are, how- | The public would | LONELY PIAENT DRINKS POIGON Mother, Whose Daugh- ter Remained Away, Attempts Suicide. Girl Who Had Been on an Outing Finds the Dying Woman. PUmDRR - 83", ‘Special Dispatch to The Call, SPOKANE, Wash., Nov. 22.—Despet- | ate because c worry over her augh- | ters, Mrs. Jacob Schrcder swallowed two ounces of carbolic acid shortly be- fore midnight yesterday. Racked with pain, she lay on a cot\in St. Luke's Hospital, fighting & grim battle with death, while her two heart-broken de her. found about haif | daughters watched b Mrs. Schroder wa an hour after she had taken the poi- son by her daught Hattie, who was just returning from a late outing. The | | }smry of the unhappy mother was told | by her daughte a tall, hand- | some blonde, of age, who worked for the »ne company. “Mother was distracted,” said the girl, ‘“because of family troubles. Everything seemed to go wrong S think that mother should be so foolish I came home about midnight Saturday urday. I stayed away all night F' and mother took it greatly to heart. | Then, too, my sister Constance quar- | relea with mother and has been living |away from home. It is dreadful to | | and found her stretched on the bed in our room, groaning and moaning. I felt awfully about it, as I had been out having a good t “During the day we got to talking | |about committing suicide by using | {1audanum and mother said: ‘When you | | think of committing suicide, you want | to take something strong like carbolic | acid. “Mother told me that after she had taken the noison she crawled through {the hail to the door of a neighbor, but | did not have strength enough to make | herself heard came back to the | room.” | It was reported at the hospital that and Schroder would not survive the | effects of the poison. Her husband, Jacob Schroder, is a carpenter. ——e———————— NASHVILLE PHYSICIAN'S WIFE DIES IN SAN MATEO Long Illness of Mrs. Lena Baskette | Terminates When She Is Alone. SAN MATEO, Nov. 22.—Mrs. Baskette, wife of Dr. W. H. Bas a noted Nashville physician and a pro- fessor in the Central University of Tennessee, died suddenly here night at the residence of her son, F. E. Baskette, a prominent druggist. She was 45 years of age and had long been a sufferer from bronchitis and asthma. She came to California in the hope of benefiting her health. She was feeling { unusually weil when she retired last | night, but she failed to rise as usual | this morning and was found to be dead, | with every indication of a peaceful end. | Dr. Norris, who attended, gives the | cause of death as heart failure. | The remains will be sent to Nash- | ville to-morrow night for interment, | accompanied by her son and his wife. { Her two daughters, who came West | with her, returned home only two weeks ago. Mrs. Baskette was a daughter of the celebrated Dr. Copeland of Tennes- | see, the author of several well known | medical works. | ———— | Two Ventura County Pioneers Die. | VENTURA. Nov. County Physi- cian A. J. Comstock ¢ at midnight, after a lingering illness. City Engineer | E. T. Hare died stiddenly last night | He was a prominent Mason. Both were ploneers of this count e iy | St. Vincent’s Alumni Meets. The Alumni of St. Vincent's School held their quarterly meeting yesterday afternoon at the school building. The | meeting was in the form of a social en- tertainment and a program contain- | ing many enjoyable numbers was ren- | dered. @ iiminiirieiniieieie il @ leave college because his activity in athletics has interfered with his studies so that he can not graduate. In the first place, he says, he is not going to | leave college long enough to prevent him graduating next May, and in the second place he is not behind in his studies. At all events he will positively remain in college long enough to play in the next intercollegiate baseball series against Stanford. ADVERTISEMENTS. 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