The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, April 29, 1904, Page 4

RIDAY, APRIL 29, 1904. NEW SEA FIGHTER'S BAPTISM VIEWED FROM THE BAY Builders Much]I Lauded for | Success. —_— : Entertainment| in Honor of the Ship. he Native | ssembled in | ht to ex- | as or wed whic MASTER OF CEREMONIES. e P ront of stage n California Parlor [ we troduced J. R empo- ywland ywing had and mechar ed as- wor = onor t = 1pe her, ad ¢ me will ever have to regret the bestowal of | m the ship which_ slipped | ers of the bay to-day, for| sh the same flag which our | 1 to the Philippines | he will | we honor, | was but meet lifornia should | The Union Iron Works first born of California. | the constructed | ave the brunt of rd King runs, and E r ship building d power in every | He also paid a loving | late President McKinle v for the California an | areer In the United States | H McNoble, grand president of he ve Sons of the Golden West, | »ast to his organiza- o His rks were full of en- husiasm sm and were lou: He told of the great pride Native Sons take | the late t to the navy | express at the Califo: | may ac me and glory that | has char: e ne lives of her older | sisters, the Oregon and the Olympia. NAVY TOASTED. Commander C. B. T. Moore, U. 8. | N., was the called upon He respo The Unit- ed States 1 part he said The L en perhaps, & more t plishments anicipal or led upon | commoner floats apd ¢ displays shown X navy, and they have power is only exer f mankind take: is_fighting power shown that that in the wel an immense pride in past the mavy in the | . #ome men say: “*What | of the Government suffering the | expense of maintaining u large navy. when | | there is not the slightest probability of wars: A large strong mah is rarely accosted, be- cause the person that would accost the intimution that he might Witle we have the navy prepared to go to war at & moment's notice, and prepared to protect the rights of the country, there is 1it. | him has strike back tle chance of there being trouble with another nation. But take these vessels away, dlapose of them, and see how long it will be before the United States will be the prey for other nesons. The navy also extends commerce and has ®ince the first American war vessel wae sent to a forelgn port If then the navy is responsible for the preservation of peace, adds pleasure to your eociel functions, and ‘extends commerce; then it de @ decidedly useful institution and must e mantaine. fore. 1 say, bufld as many shipe s possible, extend the naval force A |a | ends. | and | third daughter of the State, | & fighting machine 4 {iie = Dip Into the Water Is Made by State-Named Cruiser Spfilendiidly. Continued From Page 1. Column 6. Sergeant of Police has the thanks of the public comi y for his handling « crowd that besieged the district over which bhe has charge. Apparently he was lirecting the ainst unac- nev at any which one in his customed time 1 Away down bank whe there under the fornia hides on Governor ke a laug! Pardee and h y. They were wo- tully late in boarding the transport tug Slocum, which had been tendered for occasion by Major Devol to carry them and the army officers to the scene of the launching. Henry T. Scott was on board early and chatted agreeabl with General MacArthur and other army officers, who likewise came ea an hour the Slocum hugged the transport dock awaiting the gubernato- 1d Scott must have utterly spring of his watch case in nutes of his “inally, he ed that if Governor dee did not come in three minutes it would be necessary »d to the Union Iron Works w him. Just then a clatter of ho hoofs was heard and the gubernatorial party were seen coming through the gate of the transport dock. Thus was the day | saved from disaster. A curious feature of the occasion was the anxiety of the relic hunters to se- cure some tangible remembrance of the launching. A statistican might be | able to figure out the actual loss to the Union Iron Works in hemp, iron and wood that was taken by the throng, but no detective could ever tell the purposes of use. Every stray strand of rope, each splintered piece of wood and all the bolts and nuts lying ound loose were eagerly grabbed up. One woman tried to take a steel “dog” which was holding a big timber, and appeared greatly disappointed because she could not budge its deeply-driven Fragments of the broken bottle of champagne were eagerly sought for treasured highly. The neck, ribboned in red, white and blyp, w retained by Miss Pardee as & mémento of the occasion. NOTABLES DISPERSE. Immediately after “the ceremonies were ended the Governor and others — -+ | n_the Slocum again boarded and sailed back to the transport he naval representatives from | s \d boarded their own tug at | the Union Iron Works and steamed | for the navy yard ive Sons and! Daughters, who claimed the sion | as their very own, sailed away in many a steam Scott w the suc- | f the day and Everything p f in the most successful fash- jon. It is the smoothest and finest | launching I have ever witnessed.” A )ng those present on the platform cruiser left her cradle were: MacArthur, when the 1 Arthur com- U.'S. A Frank A =, Major Car- r Henry M. Morrow, Colonel tajor Jackson, Colonel W S. Pafton, Major Tiebeger | Members of the California launching committee Native Sons were: | Byington, H. R. McNoble, James Walter D. Wagner, Charles H s M. Bels! J. J. Newbarth, 1B A val militia was reprsented by: | G. W % Bauer, Lieute Harloe, m | and - Mrs 3 Eugene 3 ir. and Mrs. Henry T. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. | Mrs. Eleanor Martin, Mr. and | Mrs. T. Bradford, Mrs. | arles A. Booth, General George 8. Murphy, Mrs. R. Weineke, agner, Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. C. B. T Mare' Island; Mrs. A. McAllister, | rs. Irwin of Mare Island, Mise Mary Weel Mare Island, Mrs. J. B. Lauck, 3 Lawson, Mrs. M. F. Lawson, Clarence Dentler, Mrs. W. S. Patten, Miss Patten, Miss Christine Patten, Judge and Mrs. A Lawson, Mr. and Mrs. T. Aschomb, Mr. a Mrs. Frank Daniels, Miss Frankie Daniels, D. Hagerty, Mrs. Carroll A. Devol, Miss Mary Devol, Mrs. Morrow Accompanying Governor Pardee were the following members of his staff: General J Lauck, Colonels F. Beck, H.'D. H. Waite, Samuel Hendy, R. feke, E. J. Louis, R. J. Northam, Thomas Wilkelm, Killingsworth, J. B. D. S. Dorn, Loveland, E. Warren Runy The naval contingent from Mare Ii7land was represented by: B. T. Moore, Commander C. ficer; equipment of- . McAlljster,” Paymaster Ir- gineer Cooke, Captain H. Professor T. J. J. See, as- naval observatory; Lieuten- tehell e —% Chaplain i er_at_t H. Pri until it fs unequaled in size, and the Govern- ment's money will be well spent Miss Etta O'Brien, assisted by a large chorus, sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.” General Arthur MacArthur was the next speaker. He responded to the toast, “The United States Army.” In part he said: This glorious vessel, which we have to-day seen touch the waters for the first time, made by Californian hands, designed by Californian draftsmen, surrounded by Californian waters, ghristened in California wine and named Cali- is one of the most wonderful con- afloat and marks the trinity of flspring since her befrothal 1o an. A PERFECT FIGHTING MACHINE. The which will known as the is the result of the wonderful skill and enterprise of the Ci fornia people. They have given to the nation that is a credit to both tate and the nation, and a machine that the may some day cover herself with glory. When the Oregon and the Olympia were first put into service their brilliant futures were not foreseen, and who knows but at some time this new vessel may follow in the footsteps of her siste I sincerely hope that the career of the Cali- fornia may be & long and valiant one. Long may she ride the waves. The pride of the free and the home of the brave, James D. Phelan was called upon to make an appropriate address. He eloquently ‘explained the advantages of California at the present time over other States of the Union and more especialiy the abilities of San Fran- jcisco, as the leading seaport of Cali- fornia and the Pacific Coast. He went back to the time of Cortez, the ex- plorer, who came to California years before the discovery of gold. He spoke of the beautiful women, the picturesque country and the indomit- able perseverance of the California people. The speaker said that there is no State in the Union whose people do not take a particular pride in their particular State, independent of their love for their country, and that the |an ovation when he took the floor and Native Sons might well be proud of California and should be pardoned if it appear that they are a little over patriotic. Mayor Schmitz responded to the toast “San Francisco.” Te received it was some moments before he was able to make himself heard. He made axbrilllnnl address on the merits of the city Miss Stella Finkeldey, grand pres- ident of the Native Daughters of the Golden West, made a brief address in behalf of her society. The celebration was concluded with the song, “My Own United States,” by Oscar Franks and chorus. —_————— AGED LABORER STRUCK BY FALLING CORNICE Unidentified Brick Cleaner, Almost an Octogenarian, Killed While Try- ing to Earn Daily Bread. While trying to gain a livelihood by cleaning brick on a building being torn down at 526 Howard street, John McLaughlin, a laborer early 80 vears of age, was killed yésterday by | being struck on the head by a piece of cornice thrown down from the top of the building. The man was knocked insensible and died at the Harbor Hospital a short time after- ward, his skull having been fractured. Deputy Coroner Charles Meehan was informed by several. witnesses that at about 10 o'clock a. m. J. W. ‘Warren, the contractor, shouted to the workmen below him to “look out,” that he was about to throw down a piece of cornice. The cornice struck @ post and bounded to the head of the brick cleaner as he was goi own- stairs, et o [ LSRN j | CALIFORNIA AFTER THE LAUNCHING AND GROUP OF ATTENDANT TUGS. I < WORKME THE STRIKERS Machin of the Santa Fe Induce New Employes to Leave the Southern Shops it Special Dispatch to The Call SAN BERNARDINO, April 28.—De- velopments in the strike situation at the Santa Fe shops to-day were fav | orable to the strikers in that they in- duced a number of the men imported to take their places to leave their work and join them. There has not been the slightest indication of trouble of any kind as yet. The policy pursued by the striking shopmen is that of peace- able solicitation of support from those who were brought here and whenever they can get access to the new men they seek to induce them to leaye the company's employ and join them. They have been successful in a number of instances, although not to the extent of gseriously crippling the work in the shops. Both sides appear to have set- tled down to a long contest in which the striking machinists assert there will beé no violence: in fact, they declare that they will assist in the protection of the company’s property as against the vicious element which might be disposed to cause trouble. The strikers are working to enlist the boilermakers in their cause, but this has not been successful. The boil- ermakers have a contract with tha Santa Fe and in addition they claim when their troubles were on with the company two years ago the maehinists rendered them no assistance, although they were importuned to do so. Unless the boilermakers cast their lot with the strikers it is not believed any other class of employes will be affected in the present troubles. Such of the men who are on strike will not be taken back by the com- pany, no matter what the outcome of the present controversy. Notices to this effect have been posted and they have created a feeling of bitterness, as several of those who are out have been im the company’s employ & num- ber of years. In past troubles of a similar character the company has lis- | tened to appeals after a strike was ad- Justed and allowed men to return for the reason stated. It was said to-day officially in the present instance no such concession will be allowed in any circumstance, —_——— MAYOR, OF COUNCIL BLUFFS RAIDS GAMBLING HOUSES Arrests Fourteen Men and Sends Them in Charge of the Police to the ~ Station House. OMAHA, April 28.—“I told these fellows before election there could be no gambling, and there cannot,” said adayor MacRae of Council Bluffs to- ay. Last night the Mayor, single-hand- ed, raided two rooms where gambling was going on and arrested fourteen men and sent them to the police sta- tion, together with the gambling tools. In the second place there was a wild scramble to escape when the Mayor entered. He placed his back to the door and covered the trembling men with a revolver, saying quietly: ““We will wait for the arrival of the patrol wagon.” Other places which the Mavor visit- ed were found closed. JOIN" | GERMAN TROOPS [N BAD PLICHT JForces in Southwest Africa iffer Severe Losses and Lack Necessaries of Life ks BERLIN, April 28.—Colonel Duerr, concerning whose return from German Southwest Africa conflicting reasons | have been given, arrived at Hamburg to-day and made the impression that he was a very sick man. The com- mandant of the Grootfontein disirict, German Southwest Africa, cables | the Germans there have suffered most severe losses and lack the necessaries of life. He adds, "I beg for immediate assistance.” A semi-official publication says the authorities here do not expect further engagements with the Hereros until the German forces find an opportunity of striking a decisive blow. The Cologne Zeitung printed to-day a Berlin dispatch, evidently inspired and designed to defend the Government against the charge of lack of energy in suppressing the rebellion. The Vos- sische Zeitung says Emperor William has expressed open dissatisfaction with the management of affairs in South- west Africa. The Taeglische Rundschau prints a letter from Southwest Africa, appar- ently written by one of Colonel Duerr’'s officers, describing the annoyance to which the officers and men are sub- jected. Upon landing at Swakopmund the local custams official insisted on a minute examination of their baggage and supplies, and collected duties on the officers’ sporting rifles, wine, cigars, etc. This examination delayed the de- parture of the column for the front, and many of the privates had to leave without their baggage because the railway authorjties wanted space to carry private goods which paid freight. The army supplies left at Swakopmund were stored in sheds, from which large quantities were stolen. The correspondent adds that all the worries had a depressing effect on Colonel Duerr, who suffered from a weak heart before he left Germany, and his physician had to order his im- mediate return home. Political circles assert that the object of Emperor William in ordering Chan- cellor von Bulow to Karlsruhe was to confer with him on the African sit- uation. The Chancellor takes with him an elaborate review of the military situation, drawn up by the general staff, which has been busy conferring for several davs with the Colonial Office. It is expected that the Emperor will reach-a speedy decision and order large reinforcements to Africa. ————— Boer Families to Locate in Mexico. CHIHUAHUA, Mexico, April 28.— It is said by one of the Boer agents in this city that 500 families are ex- pected to arrive here soon and estab- lish a colony near Mesquit. The col- ony established near here about a year ago is flourishing. China to Open a Legation in Mexico. MEXICO CITY, April 28.—Lian Hsun, brother of the Chinese Minister at Washington, is here to arrange for the opening of a Chinese legation in this capital. G BRI EE R S S The United States now takes half the ‘world's crop of rubber. 5 | which ALL 10 DNITE [PON PARKER Tammany and Hill Factions | in New York to Reach Har- monious Understanding Sy « Special Dispatch to The Call. NEW YORK, April 28.—Strong ef- forts are being made by friends of Judge Parker to bring about a recon- ciliation between Tammany Hall and { David B. Hill at the meeting of the Democratic State committee in order that the campaign for Judge Parker, is to be begun immediately, might be free from'the bitterness of factional strife. It was said on good authority to-day that Tammany was quite ready for a reconciliation, pro- vided it can be brought about without humiliation. Charles F. Murphy has admitted that Hill was in control of the State organization and all that now keeps him and Hill at arms’ length is said to be the unwillingness of either side to make the first ad- vances. This situation has been taken up by the men who induced Hill to allow Tammany to name a delegate and an alternate at large in the Democratic State convention after he had positive- ly refused to do sc. They believe that Tammany ought to be consulted in the planning and the conduct of the cam- paign and they will use every en- deavor te bring about a better feeling. As matters now stand, Hill ‘has not asked for Murphy's adyice in the for- mation of his plans and Murphy is disposed to allow Hill to go ahead and assume all responsibility for the re- sult. Judge Parker’s friends maintain that the importance of the campaign from a national point of view transcends all considerations of party,control in this State and that both Hill and Murphy should recognize this fact and compose their differences. Matters cf the utmost importance are to be settled at the meeting of the State committee on Saturday. The committee is to organize by electing its chairman and other officers and a plan of campaign is to be mapped out, so that work may be begun without de- lay. ————— SEVERS H CONNECTION WITH WELL-KNOWN FIRM | T. W. Lawson Retires From Business In Order to Carry on His Contest Against Certain Interests. BOSTON, April 28.—It was an- nounced on the Boston Exchange to- day that Thomas W. Lawson has severed his connection with the firm of Lawson, Arnold & Co., bankers and brokers. The firm holds membership in both the Boston and New York Stock exchanges. In a statement Lawson said the rules of the Stock Exchange, of which his firm is a member, “forbid that de- Noisy Whistles Sound Their Welcome. Big Multitude Cheers From Vessels. —_—— On the bay a Venetian scene gave color to the event, and as the steel structure dipped its body to the water every knee was bowed as the proud swell heaved and surged among the craft congregated to bid her welcome. One quick shot from the battleship Ohio was the signal for the aquatic as- sembly to break loose with their sirens, whistles, trumpets, megaphones and every known device for producing sound. Flags by the thousands waved in the air, cheer upon cheer mingled with the din, and as the California set- tled herself in the calm waters of’the bay she seemed to accept the welcome as clearly due her majestic beauty. Long before the hour set for starting the latest addition to the navy on her way to fame and glory every conceiv- able craft had taken position outside the danger line, and with anticipation their human cargoes awaited the great event. Anchors were out, lines were fastened around piles, while some of the larger craft rode upon the flood tide with fenders out port and star- board, ready to ride the great swell produced by the coming of the Califor- | nia. Amid the shriek of whistles, the roar of guns and the-cheers of thousands of | human voices the ship took the water, and as her tightly locked rudder cut the bay for the first time a swell went forth that lifted every craft from its | position, snapped shore lines as though they were %r!ng, dragged anchors and tumbled abdut the fleet afloat as though it were so much cork. Not one accident occurred on the bay, though the swell produced by the maid- en dip of the crulser was excessive and craft upon craft was packed along the line as tight as the proverbial sardines in a box. EXCURSIONISTS HAVE VIEW. Thousands of people took advantage of the excursion boats to get a close view of the event. The ferry-boats Piedmont, San Pablo and Amador were loaded to the guards with human be- ings. The stern-wheeler H. J. Corcoran came down from Vallejo with Native { Sons alow and aloft. The steamer Car- oline, bedecked with flags, had hun- dreds of excursionists’ aboard, as did the Chilkat, the A. H. Payson, the Re- liance, Sea Fox, Sea Rover, Dauntless, Ada Warren, Water Nymph, Governor | Irwin, Priscilla, Helen S of Berkeley, | | General Frisbie, Millen Griffin, Union. | Defiance, Captain Weber, Pomo and | scores of other minor craft. The Gov- ernment tug Slocum, upon which the ; Governor and other officials came down to the dock and secured a position on the danger line, was one of the first crafts to receive the swell created on the bosom of the bay by the birth of { the Californfa. The Governor Mark- { ham, with the Harbor Commi oners }Rnd a few friends aboard, also had a position along the line. As the new cruiser yielded to her an- chors and came to a floating standstill small craft shot to her side and enthu- | siastic young America placed his hands along her steel sides and fingered the | plates with admiration. Some enthu- | slasts were so elated that they scratched their names upon the red coat of paint. From the deck of The Call launch Meteor the scene was one to instill patriotism in the heart of every human being. To the east of the dock from which the California slid without a hitch the battleship Ohio lay. That it was a ship could only be told by the long noses of her forward guns, for every inch of available space was oc- cupied by human beings. The boathouses adjacent to the dry- docks were crowded to their utmost with men, women and children anxious to see the California enter the water. The floating drydocks to the west, where some of the craft were moored, were seething masses of hu- mantiy, and with one voice a cheer rent the air as the California came down the ways and sprang Into the hearts of the people of California as the pride of the modern navy. Bands played national airs while the steam- ers and launches tooted jig time with their whistles and sirens and the cruiser California rode peacefully at anchor. POLICE ON GUARD. Prior to the cracking of the bottle of California wine acrss the bow and the knocking of stays from under her keel, harbor police patrolled the danger line with their launches and kept back the crowd of boats and steamers. Red flags along the piles showed j how far any craft might come, yet some ventured farther inside than the minions of the law thought safe. In such cases the trespassers were rele- gated to the rear or at least snugly along the line of demarkation. From Berkeley came the little launch Helen S with a happy party of young folk bedecked with flags and their shrill voices in highest pitch. As the first tremor of the ship became ap- parent up went their voices in one wild shriek, which was onl drowned by the continued toot of whistles and boom of guns. Fishing sloops and their crimson sweatered occupants maneuvered and with the forethought obtained from experience kept bows headed for thé swell that was bound to follow the slide of the cruiser. The young ladies, who were perched on the roof of the cabin aboard the Helen S, frantically clutched their companions any everything else upom which they could make hold. It was the same aboard every other craft in the harber, hold on tight and bend the knee, with the swell coming from the first dip of the cruiser which bears the name of the State of the Golden West, Yacht clubs were out in force with all their bunting flying and their col- ors at the peak. Signal cannons were loaded and extra cartridges were at hand to insert the second after the first shot of welcome mingled its ecrack with the din. Round after round belched forth and the patriotism of the | yacht clubs of California portrayed itself in noise and powder smoke. MANY PICTURES TAKEN. is_said photography tells the If ever a misstatement is made | 1t I truth. gree of publicity” which at the present | resarding the optical comprehension time he deemed necessary in order t carry on his “contest against certain | and subsequent to the cruiser interests.” He said that he owed it to the public to vigorously combat those who he thinks ve done the public wrong and that he owed the public the further duty of “telling them what he does and why he does it.” FALLS SIX STORIES John Egan, a car- fin(e’r, fell six storles from the Falrmont otel ‘yestsrday and sustained a broken leg of the doings of yesterday, prior to Cali- fornia taking to water, there will be hundreds of pictures to prove the mis- take, for buttoms were pressed from every point of vantage, and the history of the launching will be recorded in silent but indisputable form. e ——— G — The woman who thinks her husband hasn’t a bit of sense often makes a big olav for the old man's dollars.