The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, May 20, 1904, Page 1

Fcrecast cisco miGaizkt, May 20: Fair Priday, westerly. THE WEATHERE. male at for tairty bours £cn Francisco and vicinlty— warmer; nporth winds, changing to fresh A. G. MCADIE, District Forecaster. Sea ¥rad- ending light California—"“Our New Minister.” Ceéntral— Down by the Sea.” Chutes—Vaudeville. Columbia—*01d Heidelberg.” Grand—“Empress Theodora.” Orpheum—Vaudeville. | Tivoll—“A Bunaway Girl.” — PRICE FPUBLICAN MEMBERS IN THE STATE CONVENTION ACT HARMONIOUSLY AND INDORSE THE PRESIDENT ADl —_— Kidnaping of Ameri- can Citizen to Be Avenged. ‘ Moroccoan Government Will Be Compelled to Obtain His Release. Is Held Responsible for the Carrying Of of for Ransom, —_— atch to >a A HOTEL BARTON, ASHI X, May 19.—As a result g of Perdicarls, an his stepson by serican war- Tangier by an entire give force ( the Sultan obtain the | se of 1 aris and his stepson. | commander lantic squad- Canaries, to mediately to Tangier | with the remainder of | The squadron left San | . | days ago and is due at | n May 24—two ships to | Las Palmas. The of the armored | protected cruiser | boats Castine and | ty Rear Admiral the Atlanta ahead nsul | tment was advised of a dispatch re(e\\‘ed‘ Gummere. He | stepson, } | were their es from Tan- | ded by seized women of the re left terror stricken behind. PROMPT ACTION OF CONSUL. informed of th the British been appealed eat prompti- ernment re- ere ) had it a runner to ¥y to accede igands and at he prison- States Itan to issouli de- and there should be afforded | save the lives of thc‘ expected that two or demana | s m- | alternative that | shot at 2 certain | rice of liberty is forth- 4 se is not unlike that of | the missionary who | Bulgaria. Moroeco, May 19.—An named Perdicaris and | h subject, were car- ri t Fraissouli and his follower and doubtless will be held for 2 heavy ransom. The cap- tives were staying at Perdicaris’ sum- mer residence, or three miles from Tangier, when the bandits attacked and captured them Perdic s is of & naturalized States. He Greek origin, but is citizen of the United althy and has He married English whose son is his on in captivity eigners are much excited by this d so mear Tangier, and attri- t to the supineness of the Gov- | in failing to punish the ban- | last year captured Walter B. | the correspondent in M London Times, and the fail- with general lawlessness. FRAISSOULI NAMES TERMS. aissouli has notified Mohamed EI the ative at Tangier an ent occo of the repre of the Sultan of equires the removal of tk s troops from his dis- trict val of the Governor of Tangler the release of a number bandits. When these ons are complied with Fraissou- I notify Mohamed El Torres of the o e he proposes to pursue with the aissouli, who is al ty hours’ with his pr will imnose eady more than from Tangier | re, has announced that | further conditions for | r releas. Perdicarie, who is 70 years cid, is in il heaith H is affirmed that the British and ted States Governments have be- negotiations with Fraissouli, and t they are asking the French Gov- ernment to ask for the protection of | the prisoners, BEuropean residents ex- pect that France wiil send warships here immediately, but in consequence of the native feeling, such a step would be likely to arouse anger. PARIS, May 19.—The French Gov- crnment has not received a report of N | ich Citizen to Be Held | | | employed on a Broadway line. C TORN H NANORTON CH GEMS ARE LOST - FLAME Disastrous Fire at a San Mateo Residence. e Special Dispatch to The Call. SAN MATEO, May 19—The fine man- sion of Thomas R. Turner, the capital- | ist and oil operator, was destroved by fire this dfternoon. The loss is about $20,000 and the property was partially insured. Among the losses were about $10,000 worth of jewels, chiefly diamond orna- ments of Mrs. Turner. A. guard has been placed around the grounds to protect it from possible thieves search- ing in the ruins for valuables. Turner had just completed numerous improve- nd Interior decorations for the house and grounds, which made it one of the most luxurious homes in San Mateo. He will probably rebuild a new and more elegant mansion. The origin of the fire is not.known but it is supposed to have been caused by a wire, as it started in the garret. —_————— WEALTHY WIDOW TO WED AN OAKLAND MOTORMAN Will Leave Her Home in the East This Week to Join Her Prospective Husband. GOSHEN, N. Y. May Wright, 2 widow who for years con- ducted a stationery business in New York Ci considerable means, will leave this week for Oakland,” Cal;, to wed Charles E. Wright Jr., a motorman. Mrs. Wright is young.and charming and has three children. Her pros- pective husband,.who is ne relation, is a native of this village. He went to New York several years ago and was Then he obtained a . position in Mrs. Wright’s store and worked for her three years. When he left for Cali- forria it was with the understanding that she would soon follow him. ———— FAMILY FEUD ENDS . IN AN ASSASSINATION Colorado Woman and Her Son Are Shot and Killed While Returning to Their Home. CORTEZ, Colo., May 19.—When driving to their home near Ariola last night Mrs. C. W. Herman and her son, Frank Ingles, were shot and killed by Marshall Humphreys, ‘who rode into town and surrendered himself to the Sheriff. There had been a feud be- tween the two families. A - + officials say that Northern Morocco is overrun by brigands, wiho have com- mitted many depredations lately. Moroccan troops have been operating against the brigands, but owing to the insurrection and state of anarchy ex- isting the troops were unsuccessful The locality where the captives have been taken is distinctly under Moor- irh authority, neither French nor SA;unish influence being established there. LONDON, May 20.—The Tan - respondent of the Times says?‘ler o Nows received from Perdicaris and Variley is to the effect that they were kept traveling throughout the entire night of their capture to the mountains and will probably be taken further in- land to-night. The event has caused a panic here and many persons’ residing outside the town are flocking in. The 19.—Mrs. | and who, is-said to possess | the capture of Perdicaris and Variley | Moors seem to have lost all fear of the ; by the brigands near Tangler. The European powers,” Peace and National Progres s Desire of the Party. g — | — 1 *SACRAMENTO, May 19.—The harmony in the Republi- | can State Convention was so well sustained throughout all the deliberations of the body that there is talk of transfer- ing the World's Congress of Peace from The Hague to Sac- ramento. The convention adjourned sine die this forenoon. Judge A. G. Burnett of Santa Rosa, thanked collectively and separately for keeping the peace. Blessed are the peacemakers, and every one ought to know what they shall inherit. els. SACRAMENTO, May 19.—It was af- | all such resolutions, as the proper place speeches be eliminated. This plan met ter 10 o’clock this morning when Chair- man Burnett called the convention to order and asked whether the commit- tee on platform and resolutions was| ready to report. John F. Davis, chair- vote for President Roosevelt's nomina- man of the committee, replied that the tion was greeted with great applaude. report was ready, but before reading it he desired to say to the convention that the committee had been inundated with tjons for four delegates at large to the resolutions pertaining to State matters, nationdl convention. and that it had been decided to table | San Francisco moved that all seconding |- In proposing the names of Governor George C. Pardee, John D. Spreckels, J. W. McKinley and George A. Knight for delegates at large to the National Republican Conven- tion, able and dignified speeches were made by Frank H. Bhort of Fresno, M. L. Ward of San Diego, and Senator Thomas H. Selvageé and Judge G. W. Hunter of Humboldt. D. W. Burchard of San Francisco in original and happy style nominated A. Ruef as alternate for John D. Spreck- Cordial and prolonged applause of the signified to Mr. Ruef that the delegates who had observed the presiding officer, | | I | < Z Cczzrver o1 - —fe PROMINENT REPUBLICANS WHO TOOK AN ACTIVE PART IN.THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE REPUBLICAN STATE CON- | ! VENTION WHEN:THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE, K PARTY NAMED THE DELEGATES TO THE SESSION OF THE NATIONAL POLITICAL LEADERS IN AN EASTERN METROPOLIS. - - his youthful aspect talk. He gratified in a speech of appr: quoted the familiar was | sinner. would meet at the be discussed. conducting the affa’ he will announce t ment the committee chairman of the R convention No one disturbed the peace. were reminded of the zeal of new converts, while others The announcement was made that all the delegates from California to the Republican National urday forenoon.. Topics relating to the route of travel to Chicago and subjects pertaining to rules of action may The duty of appointing an executive committee of twen- ty-one members to assist the State Central Committee in | Judge Burnett, chairman of the convention. and jaunty style desired to hear him| the desires of his fellow Republicans | opriate brevity and extreme falicity. } Scme of the delegates | adage concerning the lamp and the Convention Palace Hotel, San Francisco, next Sat- ! irs of the campaign devolves upon | In due time he names. Shortly after the announce- will select some one to be known as epublican State Committee. INTERESTING ADDRESSES MADE BEFORE CONVENTION AUDIENCE Proceedings of the Representatives of the Party at the Notable Ses- sion Which Is Being Held in Capital of the State. Special Dispatch to The. Call. for their consideration would be in the convention to be held in August. He then read the report, which was fre- qnently interrunted by applause. i The section instructing delegates to The report was adopted by a rising vote. ‘ Chairman Burnett called for nomina- George Stone of 4 with the approv@l of the convention. NOMINATION OF GOVERNOR. Frank H. Short was recognized and placed Governor George C. Pardee in nomination. He said: ‘The agreegble’ honor has been assigned to me to place before this convention as one of the delegates at large to the convention the name of_the Governor of California, the Hon. George C. Pardee. Before proceeding I desire | tore away the seat and the next in- | | women MAD HORSE DISHES 0 THO WOMEN Thrilling Accident on a Street in San Special Dispatch to The Call. SAN MATEO, Mayv 19.—Mrs. Green, wife of J. C. Green, and her sister, Miss Gibbons, had a marvelous escape from death here this morning while driving on B street in a low back open | buggy. A runaway horse attached to a| wagon came upon them and instead of going around their buggy, which had drawn to one side, the maddened ani- mal leaped directly upon top of them, dragging the wagon. | The first stroke of the animal’s hoofs | stant the buggy was overturned and for several seconds the unfortunate | were struggling beneath both vehicles. | Then both horses dashed away, leav- ing the injured women lying under a laprobe. Those who witnessed the af- that both women were killed outright, | Dr. Nor- S | fair and rushed to the rescue expected but they had escaped death. ris, who attended them, found that no was painfully injured —— e Y MORE POSTMASTERS HAVE SALARIES INCREASED ‘Work of Readjusting Pay Rolls Is Still in Progress at Washington and Californians Are Benefited. WASHINGTON, May 19.—The First | Assistant Postmaster General an- nounced to-day the following ad-| ditional readjustment of “salaries of postmasters in California offices: Boulder Creek, increased from $1000 to $1100; Dinuba, $1100 to $1200; Los B $1200 to MA Ocean Park, $1500 to $1700; Pacific | . $1800 to $2000; Paso Robles, $1500 to 1600; Placerville, $1700 to $1800; Pomona, | $2300° to $2400; Randsburg, $1000 to $1100: Redondo, $1200 to $1400; Sacramento, $3300 to | $3400; San Jacinto, $1300 to $1400: San Mateo, $1700 to $1900: Santa Clara, $2000 to $2100; | Sausalito, $1700 to $1500; Sisson, $1400 to | $1500; Scuth Pasadena, $1300 to $1700; Stock- | ton, $3000 to §3109; Truckee, $1700 to $1800; | Upland, $1300 to $1500; Willifs, $1300 to $1500: | Crescent City, $1000 to $1100; Eastland, $1500 | to $1700; Newman, $1300 to $1400; Oxnard, | $1800 to' $1900: Palo Alto, $2200 ‘to $2300: Petaluma, $2300 to $2400: Point Richmond. $1200 to $1400; Porterville, $1700 to $1800; Red | Bluff, $2300 to $2200; Redwood City, $1600 to $1700; Sanger, $1200 to $1300; San’ Leandro, $1400° to $1500; San Pedro, $1600 to $1800: Santa Monica, $1800 to $2000: Sebastopol, $1400 to $1500; Soldiers’ Hbme, $1000 to $1100; Stan- ford University, $1700 to $1800; Susanville, $1200 to $1300; Tulare, $1700 to $1800; Whit- tler, $1700 to $1900; Yuba City, $1300 to $1400. —_——————— CLUB WOMEN ENTERTAINED AT CALIFORNIA BUILDING Commissioner Wiggins and Secretary Willls, Assisted by Their Wives, Receive Visitors to Fair. ST. LOUIS, May 19.—The ladies of the State delegation of the General Federation of Women's Clubs kept open house in the State bulldings this afternoon. The plateau of States was alive with visiting parties, the most enthusiastic of which probably was that in the California bullding, where between 4 and 6 o'clock visiting Cali- fornia club women were received by Commissioner Frank Wiggins and Sec- retary E. B. Willis, assisted by Mrs. Wiggins, Mrs. Willis, Mrs. G. Hecke, Mrs. W. H. Weilbye, Mrs. G. C. Roe- ‘Daughter and Hous knife. Miss Clara I shelter under Beth's roof, ci weapon a pair of scissors. I | ousy animated the daughter. s | tried in vain to rid her father | remonstrar | ding and the Misses Edith Barrett and to apologize for an error wnicn I made yes- Continued on Page s:r(;olnmn 1. May Wright. Light refreshments were served and music was supplied by the talented guests. OMEN VGAGE TN L SHARP DUEL ——— keeper Baitle in Room, Large Knile and Scissors the Chosen Weapons in Bloody Fight. | Mrs. Anna Speckman and Miss Clara Lefevre Slash Each Qther in Home of Adolph H. Beth. o E2L SN Daughter and othe fought a fierce duel aft oon for the affection of Adolph H. Beth, one of the proprietors of the Old Louvre cafe, in the tter's e at 799 Cole street. Th t u- rant man was Mrs. Anna Sy an, who figured in the s ar- der of a fc husba about g battle wa irme: a large advers: companionship. ce failed she her passion an Wh gave 1 the fight was It ended in a call for the ambulance and the removal of both women to the y Hospital. Later Mrs. s taken to the City Pris- on and booked on a charge of sault to commit murder. The com- plainant was her father. In the dining-room of the Beth home the two women met. Anger and hatred surged in both hearts and words were as fragile as straws in settling the dif- ferences between them. No one wit- nessed the combat until its force* had been spent and the two principals were exhausted and making but a feeble ef- fort to continue it. While it lasted, however, it was terrific, as the blood- spotted walls testified. A BLOODY BATTLE. The women attacked each other with as- | the ferocity of tigers and it is strange that' murder was not dome. The evi- dence of war was in the rooms. Chairs were disarranged and furniture over- turned. The appearance of the women with their faces torn, hair matted with gore and bodies bruised and cut told better than any words what had oc- curred when rage and jealousy over- whelmed them and they matched their strength. Then, when they were sepa- rated and they stood facing each other, their bitterness was not allayed. Even on the way to the hospital with a po- liceman between them they displayed vindictiveness of an order not to be mistaken. The stories of tse women regarding the commencement of the affair vary greatly. Each blames the other and each would have it understood that she herself was on the defensive. Just who struck the first blow is a matter for the courts to determine, and this will be done, if possible, at the pre- liminary examination of Mrs. Speck- man. Beth has lived long at the Cole street number. Some time ago Miss L became, h , his housekeeper. Speckman smiles when the title c menial is given the other woma: asserts that her father is in the fair Miss Lefevre and that the two have been living together. Although Mrs. Speckman lives with her husband, Richard Speckman, who is connected with poolrooms in Sausalito, she re- sented the companionship of her father and the other wgman. Many spirited interviews have taken place between Beth and his daughter, but they ac- complished lit and life went on in the same old way, Miss Lefevre re- maining in the Cole-street home and Beth sanctioning her sojourn. DAUGHTER C SURES FATHER. Mrs. Speckman says she -often re- monstrated with her parent. She begged him to abandon the woman and turn her from his door. He remained obdurate in his determination to have his sweetheart with him and when the pleadings of his daughter became irk- some to him he ordered her to cease. Her persistency flnally became unbear- able to the Louvre proprietor and it ended” in the father disowning his daughter, so the latter says, that he might escape the frown of her disap- proval. This last act only served to fire Mrs. Speckman to a Jnore intense loathing for Miss Lefevre until thelr meeting yesterday seemed inevitable. Mrs. Speckman did not want to dis- | cuss many of the details that led up to the encounter. In the statement she made to the police she avers that she went to the home of her father for the purpose of securing some trinkets she had left there. She was met at the door by Miss Lefevre, who refused her admittance. When she attempted to force her way to one of the interior rooms, she claims Miss Lefevre at- tacked her with a pair of scissors. A struggle followed in which she threw her father's friend to the floor and dis- armed her. Then she says Miss Le- fevre startedfto run away and she threw the scissors after her. She de- nles that she had a weapon of any kind. Miss Lefevre claims that Mrs. Speck- man picked up a butcher knife and that she used the scissors to defemd her- self. This knife was fcund by the po- lice and has been booked as evidence. Continued on Page 3, Column 8