The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, July 22, 1904, Page 7

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, FRIDAY, JULY 22, 1904. BABCOCK TALKS ABOUT EXCHANGE Considers Topies at An- nual Meeting of Members Assembled to Hear Report SPEAKS OF WHEAT CROP Points Out Strong Position of San Francisco as Center for Entire Pacific Coast President Willlam Babcock reported e members of the Merchants’ Ex- ige yesterday at their annual meet- that the exchange is thriving. & here is a shortage for the year of 0, but this is due entirely to the in the wheat crop of last the consequent loss in the of the grain inspection de- of the exchange. Owing to oss of revenue, while the new buflding for the exchange is In con- t will be necessary to keep The building September but for the delay caused by the founda- tions. President Babcock reported at unless something that is not fore- seen happens the structure will be ready to occupy by the end of the year. Certaln interesting facts were report- ed by President Babcock about the new exchange building. Nine floors have been leased to the Southern Pacific Company. The top floor will be occu- pied by the Board of Fire Underwrit- ers, excepting a few offices that are re- red for the use of the exchange. d floor is leased to bankers s. The second, third and f ave been partly leased. | A n v be the Mer- d the Manufac- ers’ Association. will become the lanned for bodies the advancement the exchange on have been sold to gs Bank, which is building on the site. feet wide to x- 1) Montgomery ERS TO WOREK. ek appealed to the e exchange to work for AS] KS MEMB! 1 Thirty feet of | BLIND SON SUES FATHER FOR SUPPORT 2 | | | | i { | | | { | ¥ — . 3 LUC P. BACIGALUPIL, THE BLIND BOY., WHO IS SUING | FATHER FOR SUPPORT. 1 Unfortunate Accuses His Parent of, Neglect. f membership to double mit. Within the hall of | will be posted ations of the great the world, the g products in the ited States anl Eu- a mplete file of all the s of the world. The vessels trading to or F t points will be re- feature will be views 168, k of the exchange sident Babcock al- es that have been of the grain trade. v provisions are require- registration of s and regular as to ehouse at mportant certain rule Babcock & 1 - ork well ces of the e cted by dur th in for complimenta the wheat situation in resident Babcock said WHEAT SITUATION. eting TH¥ «, or & average one sa 4 of sugar by the s 1= a matter of such t large that cer- ake a Hberal purposes, as 4 of Trade. To if we have no much vaunted ater insignificance occuples to-day a ts forelgn trade, which is practical the bo of the of the fitty great tile ports of the world. This is hard believe, perheps, but it is true, never- reported by President Bab- the subject of changes in ipping rules will soon be con- £idered. The coming of the Merchant Marine Commission to San Francisco in August was declared to be of im- portance. While wheat falls off in vol- ume it was found to be a matter for congratulation that the total value of California products exported is in- creasing, the cause being diversified farming. With cheap ful oil San Francisco was found to have a good outlook for becoming a great manufac- ring city. Concerning two topics of terest, President Babcock said: SHIPPING AND FINANCE. £ pride to | Steamship Compa: h was the very first to mend coast in 1848 should have i between this port and largest and finest steam.- the Orlent from any part addition to their enormous steamers carry in and out of hundred saloon passengers, ars ago the number ranged asionally a hundred. This ¢ great improvements being ntinental raflroads, San occupy to the trans-Pa- he position which New Atlantic, and which no rom her. Few appre- ense transient travel mea of San Franeisco as the princi. er of the Pacific Coast is ex- ¢ fact that her bank clearings e than the s, Portland. Seattle, alt Lake City. The riving cities appears st benefit to San combined 10 be only of the greate Directors for the coming year were ciected as follows: William Babcock, E. W. Hopkins. Leon Slos., William J. Dutton, Juda Newman, R. P. Schwer- in . Van Sicklen, F. H. Wheelan, Hogg and James B These are the old board with the addition of two new members, Messrs. Hogg and Smith. The direc. tors will meet next Monday and elect officers for the exchange. —_—— New York is going to begin her $101,- 000,000 canal in August. In the Superfor Court a complaint | | was filed yesterday by Lucien Peter ;Bu‘lga]um against his father, Peter | Bacigalupi, asking for maintenancl. The complainant is 21 years of age. He is totally blind and has been so almost from birth. The complaint asks that the father be compelled to pay the blind son sufficient money every month to maintain him decently, according to his station in life. It also asks that a suf- ficient sum be paid for skillful surgical and medical treatment for his eyes, which he has been informe com- | petent medical authority r e cured, | wholly or at least partially, by proper | treatment. Another demand is for funds to pay for an education that will ren- der the plaintiff seif-supporting. ttorney for the son is ex-Judge | , who said in an interview that since his client’s birth had utterly failed to provide for his helpless son, except to give him | | a watch some years ago and contribute small sums at various times that| amounted in the aggregate to less than $25 during the twenty-one years of the | | unfortunate boy’s life. The complaint alleges that the elder Bacigalupi owns city property valued | at $50,000 or more and is in receipt of an income approximating $1000 Inxr-n(h. Since his birth the boy | been cared for by his aunt, a sister of | his mother, living at 144 Devisadero street. What opportunities he has had | in the way of education and medical treatment have been paid for solely by her. Now she is in straitened circum- stances and can no longer provide him with the assistance he needs. Hence this suit. The father and the mother of the plaintiff separated shortly after their | marriage, the husband leaving his wife | | and baby to provide for themselves as | best they could. Poverty and privation soon caused the death of the mother, | and her\sister took charge of the af- | flicted and helpless boy. She has man- aged to have him partially educated in a school for the blind and has also given him some rudiments of a busi- | ness education, but the lack of sight prevents him from earning his support. | He is said to have remarkable musical talent, which with proper instruction | might be developed into a means of | making a living. Bacigalupi senior claims that his son is amply able to make a livelthood for | trip a INION DEFENSE S PRESENTED Judge Maguire Argues His‘ Side of Stablemen’s Case| and Van Ness Answers Him NEW LAW IS IN ISSUE Union Evades Responsibility for Assaults — Rights of Employers Are Discussed The courtroom of Superior Judge! Hunt's department was not large; enough to accommodate the crowd that asked for admission yesterday to hear the argument of Judge Maguire in de- | fense of the Stablemen’s Union, and| the answer thereto, by T. C. Van Ness, representing the stable owners and the Citizens' Alliance. : Judge Maguire's talk occupied all of the morning session and a part of the| afternoon. He devoted the greater por- | tion of his argument to the contention | that the acts of assault complained of, | and proven in the testimony, were committed by men who had not been identified as members of the s(able-i men's organization. Furthermore, he| said that the commission of such acts | would have been against the interests of the union in its purpose to accom- plish the ends contemplated, namely, to compe! Plerce to embloy only union men. Judge Maguire declared that the criminal things done were not contem- plated nor sanctioned by the union. He said that violence usually accompanies | strikes, but that it was because of the thieves, bandits and camp follower: who usually collect at a disturbance in order to satisfy their thirst for brutal- ity. He charged that Pierce was debarred | from equity, because he was not with- out fault himself, the fault consisting | of the alleged fact that his non-union | watchman was paid by the Citlzens'| Alliance. | In supporting the constitutionality of | the law of 1903, which prevents injunc- tions against boycotting unions, Judge | Maguire maintained that the act was| not one of special legislation in that| the law restricting the use of injunc- tion is directed against seven other classes besides that of employers. He | contended that the criminal acts com- | plained of could be prosecuted under the criminal laws and that the tempo- rary injunction issued by Judge Hunt was an additional statute providing an uncertain penalty for an uncertain crime. Mr. Van Ness answered the argument and declared that all of Judge Ma- guire's points were unsound in that it| was attelmpted to deprive a property owner of his rights without the guar- anteed recourse in the courts of equity. Van Ness held that there was abso- lutely no remedy, if the act should be constitutional, for the outrages com- mitted by unions under the name of strike and boycott. The decision of Judge Hunt will be followed by an appeal to the Supreme Court. B — YOSEMITE VALLEY. 1. A low rate of fare: round-trip to Yosemite class, costs only $28 50. traveler $10 00. 2. No sleeping-car berth required: The rail journey is made entirely in the day time and the traveler is not put to the expense of a Pullman berth. This saves $3.00. 3. California Big Trees seen without side ride: Santa Fe Yosemite stages pass directly through two groves of Ziant sequoias without side ride or extra expense. This saves $2 80. 4. Good meals at a moderate_price: Meals along the Santa Fe line to Yosem- ite are most toothsome and cost only 50c and 75¢ each. These prices are reason- able and save the traveler on the round- bout $15 00. Modern stage coaches: Santa Fe e v-built and especially for osemite service. They are the newest and most comfortable running into the Valley The Merced Canyon entrance to Valiey: Santa Fe stages go up emite Valley the way the river This is by far the grand- | to the Valley and passes | and waterfalls seen on no other The Santa Fe Valley, first- This saves the cliffs 1 e. 7. The “Double Loop”: By an unique routing Santa Fe passengers are taken into the Valley one way and out another, giving a complete change of scenery for over fifty miles. This makes the grand- est stage ride in the world. 'TIS WORTH WHILE TO TRAVEL ON THE S FE . A DISMISSES EMBEZZLEMENT CASE. Oakland, —The charge of embe ment _ag: W. Berry, a money lender, who was arrested on complaint of Amos Sea- ton, @ local capitalist, was dismissed to-day by Justice of the Peace James G. Quinn. The financial troubles of the parties have been adjusted out of court. 4 + himself. He also denies that he is in receipt of an income greater than is necessary for the support of his present wife and their nine children. He is pro- prietor of a penny phonograph and picture establishment on Market street. If you want a stand-. ard Piano reasonable ~will pay you to call and investigate our new plan PLAN PRAGERS PRAGERS 11rg Foaday:. Sar Remnants Is the Great Special Offering for To-Day PRAGERS PRAGERS prise Sale Remnants The remnants and odds and ends offered here are the result of an unusually busy season. Thousands of choice lines of stocks have been broken into through the bargain attractions of our expansion and inventory drive sales. These short lengths we will not carry over another season, and to dispose of them quickly we have reduced the prices for to-day (Friday) one-half and one-third—the regular price remaining on the tags. Remnants of Silks and Dress Goods Fancy Neckwear 2%ec, 9¢, 17¢ and 21c Regular Prices 20¢, 25¢, 35¢, 50¢. All of our Women’s Fancy Stock Collars and Silk Ties that are left in this department will be included in this sale. Some are a little soiled from handling, but other- [ wise in good condition. They are all of this season’s styles and are of dependable quality. Can be had at these prices Friday (to- day) only. Laces and Embroideries 15 off All of these Remnants of Em- broideries, Lace Edgings and Inser- tions come in lengths from 1 yard to 5 yards, and the assortment in- cludes allovers, bands, galoons and demi-flounces in all the spring and summer styles. They are marked in plain figures and can be had Friday for just one-half the regular price. Women’s Wash Suits We havean e x c eption- ally large va- riety of these ] pretty sum- mer wash suits. The sizes are incomplete, however, and as we cannot pos- sibly carry over the stock until next season because of the con- templated changes in the store, we have made this great sacrifice reduction. There are any num- ber of different styles. The price, $1.45, for which we are offering these wash suits, will not pay for the making. o Other odd lines at $2.95, $3.75 and $4.95. which ds about half their regular prices. 14 Price % This_assortment represents the choicest merchandise of all and qualities, plain and fancy weaves. complete clean-up of all the short lengths before our fall Remnants that sold for soc you may have to-day for '25c; $1.00 will be sold to-day (Friday) for soc, etc. lengths to make a goods arrive. those marked It was inaugurated 35¢ 67c 98c 75¢ and $r1.00. assortment of styles. price. to $2.25. $3.50. material. Extra quality white Lawn stitched yoke and also Mexican stitched down the front; others handsomely tucked and inserted; Fancy striped, Polka Dot and Sheer Lawn Waists; made in a number of charming styles. line of sizes in this lot of over 1000 waists, you will be sure to. find your size among this lot. ‘l‘reh{endous Values in Women’s Shirt, Waists We have an immense stock of these summer waists,‘every one of which is perfect in workmanship and up to date in”style. These prices cannot be surpassed and can be had Friday only. Waists. Several hundred colored and fancy striped and white waists; some slightly soiled, but none damaged. The regular values, Waists; have pretty Mexican all late large sleeves; a nice Most of these waists are worth double the beautifully While we have not a full The regular values from $1.75 up Hundreds of other beautiful White Waists at $1.23, $1.45, $1.73, $2.50 to Also broken lines and much less than regular prices. Children’s Dresses. 98c, $1.45 and $1.76—About two hundred and sixty-five in this lot— assorted styies Children’s School Dresses. They are to be sold below Veiling and Ribbbons 13 off These Veilings are the new plain and dotted effects. The Rib- bons are in many widths and ef- fects, and not a desirable shade missing from the entire lot. There are a great number of hair rib- bons of all colors In this sale. They will be on display Friday only. Wash Goods 13 Reduction This sale includes colored and white Ginghams, Dimities, Ba- tistes, Organdies, Silk Mulls, Per- cales, India Linons, Mercerized Oxfords, Grenadines and Swisses, Liberty Satins, Linen Skirtings, Pongees, etc. 1-3 off remnants of Table Linens, Toweling, etc. This is a great Friday opportunity. !————_ Infants Stockings 3 for 10c We have a number of broken lines of Infants’ Stockings in both the black cotton lace effects and Ribbed Cashmere. These stock- ings sell ordinarily for 10¢ and 12¢ a pair. Our remnant price is 3 cost of All the Shopping Inducements That Have Made This Store Popular Are Still Here. Sizes 8 to 14 years. rage ALWAYS RELIABLE F% 1238-1250 MARKET ST.5% D ———————— in al med; not a garment in the lot for 10e. We of- fer about e i ghty- ._ the la- test colorings in checks and fancy mixtures; finely railored; jackets that is not worth $25.00, some as high as $30.00. The sizes are bro- ken, but you will no doubt find Women’s Suits sSix suits all silk-lined and beautifully trim- something to suit you in this lot. FILL ATTEND COMPETITION General MacArthur to Go to Ord Barracks to Annual Division Target Practice General MacArthur announced vyes- terday that he would attend the regular annual target practice of the Pdcific Division to be held at Ord Barracks. | beginning on July 28 and continuing until August 3. Target practice is a great hobby with the general. He has always manifested a lively interest in it and, although he has many duties to perform in arranging for the big ma- neuvers to take place August 13 at Camp Atascadero, he will be at the competition from the beginning to its close. At the conclusion of the contest the general will personally pin upon the breast of each successful contestant a badge of honor. Every company in the division will be represented in this eompetition and as the marksmanship of this division has been of a very high order during the general practices this summer, the event will be of more than passing interest in military circles and among those interested in army affairs. Major Parker W. West will conduct the examination here of Max Pollner and Peter Bartsch. who are anxious to become master signal electricians. The last Congress provided for this new branch in the signal service. It is lim- ited to forty electricians and they are at a very: price ' it ..We Are Open Saturday Nights... Benj. Cyrtaz @ Son! —— Chickering Agency——— 16 O'FARRELL ST. SAN FRANCISCO | surgeon. to be selected from all the different de- partments of the Union. In order to win out, the compem9r must not oniy be proficient in electrical matters, but he must be also thoroughly conversant with higher mathematics. Officers of the Medical Corps of the Department of California have been de- tailed in the following orders to take part in the maneuvers at Camp Atasca- dero: Major William Stephenson, surgeon, Presidio of San Francisco, to accompany the battalion of the Twenty-eighth Infantry for duty as brigade surzeon. 5 Major Willlam P. Kendall, surgeon, Ord Barracks, to accompany the Fifteenth In- for duty as brizade surgeon. Captain Benjamin J. Edger Jr., assistant Army General Hospital, Presidio; First Lieutenant E. P. Rockhill, assistant sur- geon, Presidio of San Francisco, Lieutenant Robert N. Winn, as depot of recrults and casuals the battalion of the Tenth to accompany fantry, Captain Edger and Liewtenant Rockhill to report upon arrival In _camp to the commanding officer, Fifteenth Infantry, for assignment to duty with that regiment. Captain Albert E. Truby, assistant surgeon, Alcatraz Tsland. to accompany and for duty With the battalion of the Thirteenth Infantry. Tirst Lieutenant Frank C. Baker, assistant surgeon, Ord Barracks, to accompany and for duty with the Fifteenth Infantry. Captain Irving “t Rl:::-'m’""‘"m surgeon, Infantry Cantonment, o, to accom ANty duty with the battallon of the Twens ty-Eighth Infantry. The Fifteenth and Twenty-eighth Infantry will move with them & regimental dispensary as directed by the chief surgeon of the de- partment. Dr. Griswold, contract surgeon at the Post Hospital at the Presidio, has re- turned from Yosemite Valley and re- sumed his duties. Mrs. Stephen P. Jocelyn and family returned from Yosemite Valley yester- day. |ing argument LENGTHY TRIAL NEARS AY EXD Taking of Testimony in the | | Eppinger Case Is Conclud- ed and Argument Begun The taking of testimony in 'the case of Jacob Eppinger, charged with ob- taining money from the International Banking Corporation by fraud, ended yvesterday morning and at 2 p. m. At- torney J. C. Campbell made the open- for the defense. By agreement the time for argument was set at three hours for each side. Camp- bell occupied one hour; Shortridge, for the defense, took up an hour and a half with a few minutes thrown in for gocd measure; Dunne will have anoth- er hour and a half this morning; Dis- trict Attorney Byington two hours and Ach will not be heard at all. Through- out the trial the most of the question- ing has been done by Ach and he has | left the argument to his associates. The case will go to the jury some time this afternoon. Attorney Campbell, in his opening argument, without any attempt at dramatic oratory, clearly told the jury on what grounds he expected a con- viction. Shortridge, for the defense, was his direct antithesis. With im- passioned language and many gestures he pleaded for his client, whom he de- scribed as “penniless, broken in health and hounded and persecuted by a com- bination of bankers.” Attorney Campbell’s opening state- ment in brief was as follows: Gentleman of the jury, the criminal laws of this State are to protect v much as me and it is your duty in this case to act as arbiters. We said at the outset we wouid bring the facts before you. I believe we have unraveled the tangle and laid bare one of the most gigantic frauds ever perpetrated on the mercantile community. BANK WAS DEFRAUDED. The question is did Eppinger & Co., on April 14, 1903, commit the crime charged. We start with the undenied fact that the bank was defrauded of $9800. In some manner the note of Eppinger & Co., accompanied by securities, found its way to the International Bank and from there to the London, Paris and Americai Bank. The money was paid out on receipts for wheat which was supposed to be in the warehouse, but which had actually been shipped away In December of the year previous. Not a kernel oftha t wheat was in the warehouse When the note was exccuted. The next question is, by whom was the firm defrauded? I want to deal only with uncontra- dicted evidence. Can there be any doubt as to Colonel Beck’s testimony? . When he asked what had become of his wheat he was referred to the firm's lawyer. who, In turn, referred him to the books of the warehouse. These, it has been admitted, were removed at dead of night and have since been concealed. Why were they not produced In court? The books of Evpingey & Co. which were produced show balances of 27,000 tons of grain. When the bookkeeper was asked where he got his information he said it was from reports regularly laid on the deek of Jacob Eppinger. ou_have learned from the lips of Jacob's own clerks that he was the head of the firm and attended to the business. You have also been informed that the firm owed $1,250,000 and had no cash on hand or no grain of any conse- uence. the indictment was found on July 17, 10083, and Bernard Ettlinger left this city in January of the following vear. Is it not strange that during all those months. if he is the guiity party, as charged by, the defense, no attempt was made to prove it either at the Grand Jury investigation or at any other time? It was not until Jacob was placed on trial that the ‘blame was laid on Bernard. ADVERTISEMENTS. A A A AP AR AN, See Both City and St. Louis. the 90 days. sleepers on 6 p. m. train. Leave San Francisco 10 a. m. or 6 p. m. World’s Fair Citics In going East you should visit both Chicago and St. Louis. Only $72.50 to Chicago and return; only $72.50 to Chicago and return, one way via Kansas Tickets good on The Overland Limited of the Southern Pacific, Union Pacific and Chicago, Milwaukee and St, Paul Railway. Dates of sale—August 8, 9, 10, 18, 19; September 5, 6, 7, 8, and October 3, 4, 5, 6. Good for return for Tourist Tickets 635 Market Street, San Francisso, C. L. CANFIELD, Ceneral Agent. said in part: 1 look Into your faces with a heart that beats evenly, for T do not believe that any danger awaits Jacob Eppinger. Penniless and broken in health, he has suffered emough, being in- nocent of crime. He has gone through a lon period of abuse and is guilty of the colo: crime of fallure. Penniless and propertyless as he is, he i3 being persecuted by the bankers who groveled at his feet and pursued him like beasts of prey trailing a stag. They have even gone 3o far as to raise a corruption fund to destroy him. It t be admitted, as it is not, that a crime was committed, it ‘was by some other person than Jacob Eppinger. 1 will ask you to con- sider four things: First, did Jacob Eppinger have any intent to commit fraud? Second, was fraud committed? Third. did he knowingly make any false pretenses? Fourth, was fraud committed by false pretense? If you have any doubt on any of these points you must acquit. The testimony does not show that Jacob Ep- pinger was gulity of any of these faults. On the contrary, It is shown that Topping wrote out the note on data furnished by Josua Ep- pinger and that Bernard Ettlinger signed it and some one elee cashed it. The closing testimony at the morn- ing session brought out little that was new in rebuttal. Attorney Friedenrich testified that Henry Ach had with- drawn as counsel for Bernard Ettlinger because the latter would not take his advice, but the witness did not know whether or not Jacob Eppinger was present at the time. Attorney Campbell then introduced in evidence four checks signed by Jacob Eppinger and dated April 14, 1903. The numbers on these checks show they were the first ones issued that morning, yet Joseph Eppinger tes- tified Wednesday that his father had not arrived at the office on the date in question up to the time he left it to take the 2 o'clock boat for the race For the defense, Attorney Shortridge | track and that checks had been issued by Ettlinger during the morning. This closed the case and argument was be- gun. —_———— MR. DOOLEY WILL APPEAR Exclusively in The Sunday Call, Be- ginning July 24, With a new series of the famous Doo- ley stories, the first being entitled “Mr. Dooley on the Political Situa- tion.” The great demands of the times have brought the famous old philos- opher and humorist out of a silence of ;.‘:o years -nd‘llor .:lhe z‘.:z year he s agreed to give his v s on b- Hcmenuul-flnlnloruwhenegul Call readers. His talks are better than stories and funnier than the best comic . Get The Sunday Call and you will get all Mr. Dooley has to say. —_———— Says Building Hurt Business. Because Thomas Butchers, a con- tractor, acting for Henry Sahlein, erected a seven-story = bullding that shook in every breeze and threatened to topple upon their candy stors at Polk and Bush streets, the Lechten Bros. ask $600 damages. The com- plaint alleges that the bullding is im- properly braced. The candy men moved from the neighborhood because they feared to live under this modern leaning tower. They complain that their business has been damaged be- cause of the removal. —_———————— Ye Olde English Inn, 144 Mason st. Best things to eat and drink at Babs & Jules" e World's Fair Toothpicks in Handsomelu Finished Wooden Boxes Free to A Want Advertisers