The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, March 21, 1906, Page 3

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 1906. SINMATED [SISTER STATES IN A FEAST OF HARMONY WR[[:KER l \Reception of Washington Visitors by Californians Results in .E/oqueflt Exchange of Protestations of Esteem CAPTURED Another Attempt Is Made to | Derail Fast Car and an| Italian Is Caught Near| Scene After a Hot Chase| REVENGE ON COMPANY SAID TO BE OBJECT United - Railroad - Officials Say Collision Between San Mateo Car and Vegetable Wagon Prompted Crimes | | | | | | | chase Constable San Mateo ¢ D. Benoni after another at e to wreck a rade on Like the at- yesterday the fel- rated yester- r of the a San Italian g two wrecked and sed and cut assault n of the road ‘com- attempts trolleys are g r No. 12 A. B. Webber 3 F 'ark and the north of w an the Southern 100 yards off | they jumped without quarry mud, run. Draw- called upon few paces Track Construc- | English an who gained em ed Benoni as the rrying away from the the obstruction w: he lives at 616 refuses to talk ignorance of the English ngue. The United Railroads is de- ned to prosecute him vigorously felony ch Distriet Attorney sck of Redwood City will have rge of the prose: will t the cou at today. st attempt to w a car was February 21 by placing rail- the track near Colma. The | r company is rigorously in- estigating Sunday night's attempt and s learned t the man who was throw the tie across the tracks Martini's saloon, a hangout a for the Italian vegetable officials believe that | f the men who were run down 14 are responsible for the at- reck thelr cars, and say probably took employment iroad for the express pur- doing the work. —————————— Highwayman Shoots Doctor. | TLAND, March 20—Dr. J. J.| > conducts a drug store at | street, was shot and seri- | d by a highwayman, who | nce to the store just,| en closed for the night he had a severe | TAL(: The Worits Grearest TALKING MACHINE . Is sold by all prominent dealers throughout the coun- try, but if your dealer has not yet put in a stock of them, send to us for a de- scriptive catalog. Partial payments can be arranged for. Prices on the TALK - O - PHONE range from $18 to $50. None are better, no matter what the price. CLARK WISE & CO. California Distributers, 126 Geary Street. - T YET. | Sk | To be hospitable | the win — & California and Washington were both present. The California Promotion Committee gave a.reception last night to the Washington visitors in the Palace Hotel. Together with the representative of the Mayor of the city and other prominent men, they made speeches in favor of unity between all parts of the Pacific Coast in the great work that is theirs in common. The Governors of The members of the party of representa- tive men and women from the State of Washington were the guests of the Cali- fornia Promotion Committee in the Palm room of the Palace Hotel last night. There were music and feminine beauty | for the esthetically inclined, oratory for the more serious and rv at the end for all. Incidenta of the fair daughters of the California commit- tee, hovering about end placing poppies in the buttonholes of the v added much to the charm of the occa The speeches had ofe theme—harmony and union between the States of the Pa- cific Coast in their common work. From the Californians they were highly com- plimentary to Washington; from the Washingtonians highly complimentary to California. Of the rivairy that has ed between the two States, the only sign were ‘sly remarks on- thefr" respective ehi- mates *“I do not apologize for the weather we are giving you,’ said Governor Pardee during his much uded speech. “It is but a proof of ornia’s hospitality. host should make ag al the the guest feel at home.’ “Our climate is all wet otested Louis W. Pratt of Tacoma when his turn had come. *‘Our summer climate, in fact, is the counterpart and the sublimate of r climate which you are alleged to posse 7 Incidentally Pratt mad tical suggestion of the ev posed that California and should divide up on tourists. “Send us tourists in summer,” he implored; “you can have them in winter. You can do them if you will in win give us a chance at them in summe: The orators were Governor Pardee of California, Governor Albert E. Mead of Washington, Supervisor Gallagher of San PFrancisco, representing Mayor Schmitz; George A. Knight; L. W. Pratt, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce ‘of Tacoma, and George H. Revelle of the Washington party. SPEECH OF GOVERNOR MEAD. The speech of Governor Mead, which was enthusiastically received, was as fol- lows: the most prac- ing. He pro- Washington As Governor Pardee has intimated our dele- getion has found California hospitality . un- bounded. We have been provided with the kind of weather we most enjoy. We appreciate your hospitality. We feared much at one time that after the visit of the Oregon delegation there would bs nothing left of California. But we find a good deal left. May California continue to grow and multiply | in posulation, in wealth in riches both ma- terial and gpiritual, and—this we know it will do—in its blessed 'hospitality. Calffornia and Washington have many in- ests in common. First of all we belong to same great and glorious country. We have mmon Interest in _the development of trans- Pacific commerce. We have a common inter— est in the protection and the preservation of the fisheries. We have a_common interest in the extension of Irrization—that irrigation which California has taught the world. We have a common interest in the preservation of the forests of this great coast. and in the re- forestation of those parts denuded' by the woodman's &x or the ravages of fire. I might #o continueé to name interest after interest. There is therefore all reason for friendship and co-operation between our beloved common- wealths. In behalf of the State of Washington I wish to express my appreciation of the great cour- tesy extended to me as chief executive of my State and to those who accompany me. We will not be satisfied till the opportunity is graffted to us to return this generous com- t | pliment extended to us. OTHER BONDS OF UNION. And leaving the material interests which bind our two States I wish to speak of other bonds, not as easily visible perbaps, but more subtly strong. These are the bonds that exist be- tween us from the work done in literature, in history, by your ploneers. This work is stil going ‘on. It was my privilege while in Sac- raments to meet the father of Lincoln Stef- fens, the man Who iIn the United States is dolng the most for the purification of politics and our moral redemption. ~The State that produces @ Lincoln Steffens can claim the reverence of the State which you are greeting today. Friends, I want you all to come to Wash- ingtor. It is a broad State and its hospitality is as 4 @s its confines, as deep as its fertile plains. We are delighted to recognize the high regard and splendid feeling that you entertain for our State. I feél at present in favor_of the abolition of all State lines on the Pacific Coast. Above &l the material interests that bind us there is one infiniteiy stronger, and that is the splendid citizenship contributed to the country by the common- wealtbs of this coast. i The visitors will start on their tour of Southern California this morning. — e GUESTS OF BOARD OF TRADE. Visitors From Washington Are Royally Entertained at Ferry Bulilding. Governor Mead of Washington and the commercial representatives of that State were entertained yesterday after- noon by the State Board of Trade in the Ferry bui.ding. The reception committee consisted of the members of the State Board of Trade and delegations from the Mer- chants’ Awsociation, the San Francisco Board of Trade, Merchants’ Exchange, Chamber of Commerce, Promotion Com- mittee, Manufacturers’ and Producers’ JRS. J.SIEMENY » e i ,_—’- | | (] Il WADIE PLAYS \ MEAN TRICK Weather Clerk First Gives Webfooters Wetting and I Then the Washingtonians IR When the distinguished sons of Oregon treked southward to bask in the won- derful climate of golden California, Alex- ander McAdle, the weather clerk, opened the celestial reservoirs and deluged the visitors for eleven successive days. They went back and changed the State sobri- quet to “‘Beaver,” relinquishing the term “Webfoot” to California. The big bugs of Washington, undis- mayed by the experience of their brother Northwesterners, planned a pilgrimage to the -Sun-kissed climatic shrine of the glo- ricus Occident, and led by their grand sheik they halted ‘their caravan at the shore of San Francisco Bay on Monday evening. McAdle, serenely oblivious that the people of the Golden State were on parade, agaln raised the floodgates. The Washingtonians saw San Francisco yesterdey through the vell of descending waters, and the end is not yet. The me- teorologist refused to consider the con- venience of the general public last night | again and has ordered unother deluge. | He has raised some zephyrs also, which | frolicked along at the rate of fifty miles an hour last night. The mercury in the mountain’ thermometers was lifted to make the snow melt. This will cause the swollen rivers to rise still more, and if continued the visitors may be compelled to take to life rafts. McAdie has had the kindness to send out storm warnings to all harbors along | the coast, and interlor towns are directed | to beware of rising streams. Ho has dis- tributed the storm over a large area so that every one may know the plight of the Puget Sound visitors. MUNICIPAR OWNERSHIP PARTY FOR LAKE CITY Labor Organization Plams to Oust the Corporations From Polftical Control, CHICAGO, March 20.—A new Labor party, with.a “municipal ownership” and “anti-injunction” platform, was or- | ganized in Chicago yesterday. Distrust |of all other parties and of Mayor Dunne’s administration led a number of labor representatives to formulate a scheme to oppose the political lead- ers of the State in all future elections, A convention for the purpose of mak- ing permanent the temporary organi- zation which was formed yesterday will be held next week. | The new party is designed to be a panacea for all political and soclal evils. Representation for the laboring man in the conduct of the affairs of the city and State is promised by the organizers, whio claim that the cor- porations now are in supreme control of polities. Association and San Francisco - tate Assoclation. P The visitors, who had just enjoyed a telp to Mount Tamalpals, were most cordially welcomed by Governor Pardes on behalf of the Btate of Cal.fornia and Mayor Scbmitz on behalf of the city. Governor Mead replied in a hearty man- ner, thanking the citizens of California for the cordial and heartfelt hospitality accorded both himself and party. - Other speakers were L. W. Pratt and Fairfax Wheelan, who spoke for the commercial bodies of the eity, and Charles Fee of the Southern Pacific Railroad. Arthur R. Briggs, manager of the State Board of Trade, acted as master of ceremonies and in the en- tertainment which followed the recep- tion was assisted by-a number of ladies in dispensing bounteous hospitality. GEQRGE- J‘g,{{szLm % VICE - PRE IDENT 2 SEATTLE COMMERCIAL. CLUB. 3 - JOYED ITORS NI Peaches, Cherries and Apri- cots'in Sonoma County Will (TN EPR Special Dispatch to The Call. SANTA ROSA, March 20.—There has been another twelve-hour drenching rain in Sonoma County to the great benefit of the growing grain and feed, but to the injury of the earlier blooming fruits. The rain will do great damage to the cherries, peaches and apricots and a few prunes which are in bloom will suffer. A few early pears are in full bloom and these will be washed clean. All kinds of work is being delayed by the late heavy rains this spring. COLUSA, March 20.—The steady raln which commenced this morning still continues to fall. The farmers have beén wishing for clear, warm weather. Nearly all the grain s in excellent conditlon, ex- cept that planted In low land which shows a yellow tinge on account of too much molsture, Considerable land along the river has not been planted on account of so much stormy Wweather. VALLEJO, Marth 20.—There was a heavy fall of rain here all day and it is still raining. STOCKTON, March 20.—It began rain- ing here early this morning and continued at intervals throughout the day. NAPA, March 0.—There was a heavy. downpour of rain in Napa and vicinity. today and prospects are for a continu-’ ance of the rain tonight. In twelve hours up to 7 o'clock this evening .30 of an inch of rain fell. Fruit and almond trees are now in bloom throughout .Napa County, but as the present rain is not a cold one | it probably will not injure the fruit trees. | The rain will be of great benefit to pas- ture lands and Wil give green feed a fresh start. The total rainfall. for this season to date amounts to 20.14 inches against 25.53 inches at the corresponding date last year.. HAMILTON, Ohfo, March. 20.—And: ’ wu has "‘#W’ to complets the 250, endowm now belng by the ‘Western College fof Women. X “ 2 3 BERS OF THE PARTY FROM THE STATE OF WASHINGTON THAT . EN- Mo HE HOSPITALITIES OF SAN FRANCISCO YESTERDAY. THE VIS- ILL LEAVE THIS MORNING ON TOUR OF SOUTHERN CALIFOR- ool R Re e RAIN DAMAGES [THOUSANDS DIE EARLY FRUITS| [N EARTHOUAKE Suffer From Present Storm | Reports of -Great Loss of Life -and Property Are Received From Formosa LONDON, March 21.—According to the Dally Telegraph's correspondent at Tokio it is now estimated that sev- eral thousand persons were killed by the recent earthquake in Formosa. The whole island was shaken from early morning on Saturday until late at night, the shocks being continuous. On the same day slight shocks were felt in Japan and from Saturday night un- til the following morning five distinct shocks occurred at Kumamoto. Telegrams from Formosa state that the prosperous towns of Datiyo, Ral- shiko and Shinko were completely de- stroyed. At Kagi alone 2000 natives and seven Japanese were killed. The Government departments are trans- acting business in the open air or in hastily constructed sheds. At Datiyo 600 bodies have already been recovered from the open flelds to which the people had fled only to succumb to their injuries. At a rough estimate the dam- age amounts to $35,000,000. New Comet Discovered. CAMBRIDGE, Mass,” March 20.—A dispatch was received at the Harvard Observatory yesterday from Professor Kreutz at Kliel, announcing the dis- covery of a comet by Professor Ross at Melbourne, on March 17. The comet has a dally motion in right ascension of plus 3 minutes and 36 seconds, and in declination of plus 1 degree and 10 minutes. The physical appearance of the comet was circular. V ————————— ' Astor-Shaw Wedding in April. LONDON, March 21.—It was stated today that Waldorf Astor will marry Mrs, Nannfe Langhorne Shaw at the end of April in Virginia and that they will reside at Cliveden, the Thames resi- dence of Willlam Waldorf Astor, which will be the wedding gift from Astor, who will also bestow upon his son an income of $100,000 yearly. + |BATTLESHIP OREGON TOURIS TS ARSOCIATION — REACHES HONOLULU Famous Member of Navy on Way to San Franeisco for Repairs. HONOLULU, March 20.—The battle- ship Oregon, which is returning to San Francisco for repairs, has arrived here from the Orient. It is reported that a structural weakness has developed un- der the use of her heavy guns. For some time, it is understood, there has been an order not to use the thirteen- inch. guns except In a case of dire necessity. The Oregon will probably sail for San Frahcisco March 25. ————————— ST. PETERSBURG. March 20.—Emperor Nicholas has ordered the Ministry of War to prepare a law reducing the term of service In the artillery and infantry to three and four years, respectively, MOYER LOSES ANOTHER POINT Writs of Habeas Corpus in the Steunenberg Murder Case Are Quashed in Idaho FEDERAL COURT RULING Judge Refuses to Inquire Into Method by Which the Prisoners Were Extradited BOISE, March 20.—Judge J. H. Beatty in the United States Court today quashed the writs of habeas corpus in the cases of Charles H. Moyer, Willlam D. Haywood and George A. Pettibone, accused of the murder of ex-Governor Steunenberg. He first granted the mo- tion of the prosecutor to strike out the material portions of the answers. A torney Richardson gave notice of ai peal to the United States Supreme | Court. Judge Beatty stated that he had thoroughly investigated the question before him and had carefully examined all the references noted in the briefs. He stated that it was the practice of hit court to be governed by the de- cisions of the United States Supreme Court and by the decisions of the Fed- eral courts: that where the State courts and Federal courts gave opposing de- cisions on the same lssues the Federal Court decisions were followed. He took up the points raised by the defendants that they should be dis- charged because they had been brought to Idaho by fraudulent means and that they were not extraditable from Colo- rado because they were not fugitives from justice from Idaho. Judge Beatty decided that his court had no jurisdie- tion to inquire Into the methods where- by the prisoners were brought into this State in the proceeding at bar. “There Is no provision that I have been able to find In law,” sald Judge Beatty, “whereby I have jurisdiction to remand the prisoners to a sister State after they bave been brought into the demanding State, as in the present in- stance. Now that the prisoners are in Idaho I cannot make any order to pre- vent their detentions and trials here.” B s JAIL ANOTHER SUSPECT. Arizona Officials Holding Man Believed to Be Wanted in Idaho. TOMBSTONE, March 20.— A prisoner arrested in Naco, who was believed to be Simpkins, wanted In connection with the Steunenberg murder in Idaho, was brought to the Tombstone jail to- day. The officers think the prisoner is not Simpkins, but belleve he is wanted in connection with the dynamiting of the Independence depot at Vicgor, Colo. The man under arrest gives his name as Tom Mower. He is held here un- der thirty days’ sentence for drunkep~ ness, pending invesigation. Mower was across the Mexican line at Naco and acted suspiclously. While drink- ing he came across the border to the American side and was promptly ar- rested. COUNT AND COUNTESS IN FIGHT FOR SON De Festetics Said to Have Secured Possession of the Lad. Special Dispatch to The Call NEW YORK, March 20.—The first at- tempt was made today to serve the Countess Elsie H. de Festetics with an order signed by Justice Sutherland re- quiring her to show cause why an or- der should not be made giving the cus- tody of her child. Arthur de Festetics, to his father, Count Gyula de Festetics. The child is a delicate boy of nine years and it was alleged by the Count that his son’s health was endangered by the mother’'s belief in Christian Science. At the precise moment when the at- tempt was made to serve the notice on the Countess a brougham rolled up to the front of Brown's chop house in Upper Broadway and frem the door of the restaurant there emerged soon after a very small mite of humanity en- veloped in shawls and half smothered in gray whiskers of the Colonel Mann type. which those who know declare belong to no other person that the Count de Festetics, who has long been a familiar figure in New York. There was a whispered order. and the brougham speed uptown. Only a few hours before the lad had been drivem away from his mother’'s home in a lan- dau of which his father was an occu- pant upon the plea that he should go to the dentist and then take luncheon with the Count. The Count and Countess de Festetics have been senarated for several years, their frequent matrimonial quarrels having been food for much gossip. ,fi We cordially invite the people of San Francisco and vicinity to attend the opening of our Branch House 436-444 Drumm St. San Erancisco, California Thursday, March 22, 1906 From 10:30 A. M. to 10:30 P. M. and inspect Our Fige Lire of Fresh Meats, Provisions, Produce and Soaps An opportunity will be given you to inspect what will really be a miniature Food Show. Souvenirs will be distributed to each visitor. invitation is extended to iadies. Conie and learn “what to eat.” Swift & Company, U. S. A.