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I A Clean, Wholesome • Papei\/br • C alifornla Homes. J | VOLUME 114. —NO. 107. DIGGS 2 YEARS IN PRISON, $2,000 FINE "Laxity in social conditions made the opportunity that brought you here. The primary cause is a condition of society. Parental control over the two girls was lacking. Drink had its paralyzing hand on your consciousness in those acts. Society certainly is to WILLIAM C. VAN FLEET. CAMINETTI PENALTY, 18 MONTHS, $ 1,500 STARVATION DRIVES OUT YANKEES 139 Refugees, Most of Them Destitute, Arrive in San Diego on Cruiser BULLETIN W*SHIM.TOW Sept. t7.—Secretary of State Bryan today cabled ad ditional instruction* to former Gov ernor l.lod at Vera Cruz baited on President Huerta'a meaaatre to the Mexican eonarreaa yesterday. He de cline* to make public the details of hIN me win arc to I.md. SAN DIEGO, Sept. 17.—The aux iliary cruiser Buffalo arrived this horning from Guaymas with 139 ref- Igees aboard, picked up from Guay toas, Empalme, Esperanza and Sa linas. The list includes whole fami lies and many children. Nearly 100 Ire virtually destitute and still bear ihe marks of the terrible privations tndergone In the war zone. Hunger, rather than the fear of bul lets. Is given by '"aptain yon Blaxner If the Buffalo as the greater cause of Ihe exodus of Americans from Mex ico. Many were influenced by the leslre of President Wilson that they cave the country. Among the passengers were R. W. rail, American consul at Guaymas, \ho will go to his home in Los An reles. He declared he came north lecause of the illness of a relative, caving the consulate in charge of Nr. J. Phillips. The consulate is aring for 60 Americans who pre ferr d to remain WOMEN REEIGEES ARMED "The Americans were in no rea! Anger, though the war time con ations were enough to drive them 'ut," said the consul. "When the (ullets of' the federals and rebels vhlstled through the town of Guay nas Americans took refuge on the imerlcan warships." One of the most extreme cases iraong the refugees was that of J. J. iinnovan and family of Los Angeles, tho returned from the \'a'jul river lonntrv where h* represented C. P. Continued on Face 2, Column 8 THE San Francisco CALL ALLIGATOR FOR PET? SURE! SAYS MANICURE GIRL; HE'S SO CUTE Sara Watson, Fairmont manicure girl, and her pet alligator, which, she says, is a better watch dog than Fido. GAMBLING DEBT IS HELD ILLEGAL Effort to Collect $2,500 Note Given in Waldorf Club Fails in Court H. F. Berry, clubman and cap italist, is not liable for a note for $2,500, which he gave H. Barnes'berg, president of the Waldorf club, a place where card tables are the principal furniture, according to a decision of Judge Griffin today. The 'ourt holds that the note, which was transferred by Barneyberg to Nat Sparkman, was void. Sparkman sued Berry for the face value of the note, and Berry resisted on the plea that the consideration for the note was not legal. "The only question to be deter mined," says Judge Griffin, "is whether or not Sparkman was an innocent holder of the note. Every circumstance in this case indicates that Sparkman could not help but know that the note was an illegal consideration. "The Waldorf club was a gambling club and the entire transaction, from beginning to end, was had at the clubrooms." FOURTEEN PAGES— SAN FRANCISCO, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1913. This bit of literature will prob ably bring tears to the eyes of all the faithful canine animals in San Francisco, but it can't be helped. It's back to the woods for Fido and Poodles, and even for Goldie and Snooky-Ookums, because dogs as watchdogs in the still hours of the night, when the moon is high and creepy things and scary things are abroad, have about had their day. Now enters the alligator—he with the bullet proof hide and the long, i needle like teeth. Also he sometimes j hisses like a snake when angry. What i burglar would dare molest a pretty maid that has such an adequate pro tector? "No marauder, no matter how bold he might be. would dare the wrath of my Jeff." says Sara Watson, a manicure girl at the Fairmont, who has a combination watchdog and pet in Jeff, a o year old denizen of tho dismal Florida swamps. UK'S SOME "GATOR"' Now, Jeff is a real alligator, m i trained alligator, and he is some Continued oa rage 2, Column 4 RELIEF FROM HEAT IS HERE Ocean Breeze This Evening to End Torridity—2o Degrees Below Yesterday's Mark Many San Franciscans obtained little or no sleep all last night owing to the terrific heat, and for them It is promised that a fresh, cool sea breeze will sweep over the city this evening. At midnight it registered 74 de grees. This compared with San Fran cisco's average temperature at this hour, 40 degrees, is regarded as pretty warm. The temperatures since midnight j were: 2 a, tn., 71; 4 a. m., 71; 6 a. m„ 70; £ a m., 73; 9 a. m., 77; 10 a. m., SO, ami 11 a. m., 81. Charles Chrisman, automobile man, was prostrated in the street in San Mateo this morning. At 11 o'clock the temperature there was 80 and at noon the thermometer reached 90. 107 IN LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, Sept. 17.—The tem perature at noon was 107. This is not only the hottest day of the year, but it is within 2 degrees of the hottest day ever recorded in Los Angeles since the establishment of the United States weather bureau. Only twice before was the temper ature higher. September 21, 1885, it reached 108. The hottest day ever re | corded in Los Angeles was July 25, 1891—109. Tiie temperature was 106 at 11 o'clock, lifting 3 degrees in an hour. At 9 o'clock the mercury stood at 95. The mercury never got below 80 in the last 24 hours, and then only for a few minutes, shortly before 3 o'clock this morning. Temperatures in southern Califor nia up to 8 o'clock today were: Pasadena 105, Redlands 105, River side 109, San Bernardino 105, San Diego 106. Eisenbach, on Verge of Wedding, Victim of Practical Joke Friends Register His Name at Sev eral Hotels, Saying He Will Arrive With Bride On registers in a half dozen big hotels today appeared the name of David R. Elsenbach, a well known realty operator of San Francisco. In each case the clerk was informed that "tonight Mr. Eisenbach will arrive here with his bride." / "They are great jokesters—my friends, and I suppose they think I need a little extra excitement," said he. "Oh, well, as a matter of fact, I am to be married this evening, but I certainly will not stop at more than one hotel. I thought I had kept my little secret intact—the registers prove different." The wedding of Eisenbach and Miss Sara Kahn of 315 Cherry street, at 7 o'clock, will culminate a romance of several years. They will be wedded at the home of the bride's parents, with Rev. Dr. Martin Meyer officiating. After several days at the Fairmont, they will take a honeymoon trip through the South. Woman Lawyer Will Aid Mrs. Pankhurst WASHINGTON, Sept. 17.—Mrs. Emma Gillette, a prominent suffra gist and president of the Washing ton College of Law, will direct the legal fight of American suffragists to have Mrs. Emmeltne Pankhurst admitted to this country when she arrives here to begin a lecture tour. Mrs. Gillette, who practices before the United Statoo supreme court, will go to New York to -meet Mrs. Pank hurst. TWO HURT IN AUTO CRASH Millionaire Jack Schweitzer, on Way to Trial for Speed ing, Rams Car Two women were injured and 11 persons narrowly escaped death at 1 o'clock today when an automobile driven by Jack Schweitzer, a young millionaire of S»n Francisco, crashed into a seven passenger touring car on the Half Moon bay road near Burns' store. Mrs. Schweitzer, formerly the beautiful Miss Violet Levy of San Mateo, had her leg crushed, and an unknown San Francisco woman is in the Red Cross hospital at San Mateo with a compound fracture of the hip and cuts and bruises on the body. The Schweitzers, accompanied by 2£Jrs. Schweitzer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Levy, were on their way to Halfmoon Bay, where Schweitzer was to be tried in the Justice court on a charge of speeding. The other automobile was driven by J. Sehoenlg. The machine belongs to the Colum bus Taxicab company in San Fran- According to Motorcycle Policeman Fred Vallejo, who arrived on the scene shortly after the accident, all of the occupants of the car from San Francisco were under the in fluence of liquor. Mrs. Schweitzer was taken to Halfmoon Bay by Dr. J. A. Ferrln. AUTO TRUCK RAMS CAR It's driving chains breaking while coming down a Castro street hill from Liberty street this morning, a big auto truck belonging to the Haslett Warehouse company. Third and King streets, and driven by Joseph Neylow of 681 Corbett street, collided with Castro street car No. 4, smashed the windows and jarred the passengers Into a panic and then rammed through the front wall of a French laundry at 651 Castro street, searing the workers nearly to death. No one was hurt. Neylow stuck to his wheel in a vain endeavor to bring the big truck to a hatit. After hitting the streetcar and while it was headed for the laundry Neylow jumped in time to save him self injury. The passengers on the car were badly frightened and many had narrow escapes from flying glass. The streetcar was able to proceed on its way. Woman Companion of Prince Sulkowski Is Ordered Deported Grand Jury Expected to Return In dictment Against Nobleman Next Friday LOS ANGELES, Sept. 17.—Mrs. Clara Melcher, alleged to have been brought to this country by Prince Stanislaus Suikowski, this afternoon left Los Angeles for New York in custody of Inspector Keep of San Diego and will be returned to Vienna. Mrs. Melcher, who has been under close watch, was taken into custody this morning by Chief Immigration Inspector Connell. The Vienna laun dress did not know she was to be deported until taken before Inspector Connell today. Upon being served with the order for her deportation the woman be came hysterical. Mr. and Mrs. August Freese, wealthy parents of tho Sui kowski, have given their testimony before the federal grand Jury, which is expected to return an indictment Friday. Columbus Caravels Arrive at Detroit DETROIT, Mich., Sept. 17.—The three Columbus caravels on their way to San Francisco from Chicago ar rived here today. They will remain here for several days. What Ex-President Taft Eats to Cut Down His Weight Truss is wnat xormer ±-rest dent Taft eats at break fast to make him thia: One (1) egg. Two (2) slices—count 'em— dry toast. One (1) cup unsweetened coffee. Directions: First work up " a good appetite and then dis appoint it EGGS AND TOAST MAKE TAFT THIN Former President Works Up Appetite, Then Fools It; Loses 80 Pounds BROOK LINE, Mass., Sept. 17 —Wil liam H. Taft, until recently president of the United States, has lost 80 pounds In weight since resigning the cares of office. There is no need for his friends to be alarmed, however, for he still tips the beam at 240 pounds. However, his reduction is noticeable, and if he atili projects a little beyond the building line it is not enough to cause the big Yale pro fessor to seem more than portly. All this was observed today when Mr. Taft appeared at the contest for the open golf championship. Persons who had not seen him since his resi dence in Washington were amazed at the change. The loss of 80 pounds did not come about by chance. It was the delib erate design of Mr. Taft to lose weight, and he set about it through cultivating a big appetite through outdoor exercise and then fooling the appetite. In the mornings, after a cold shower for himself and an aggrava tion of chronic curvature of the spine for hig favorite horse, the professor would give a hollow laugh and en- Joy: One (1) egg. Two (2) slices of dry toast. One (1) cup of unsweetened coffee. That is enough to indicate the trag edy of the menu." When Mr. Taft had luncheon with President Wilson last June his self-denial up to that time had resulted in a 'loss of 30 pounds. Since June 50 pounds more of his too solid flesh has melted away. Gas Inhaling Fatal To Lovelorn Youth H. K. Ling, the Chinese student who attempted suicide because the parents of Miss Lew Fong Loy would not allow him to marry her, died during the night at Lane hospital, where he was taken after being treated at the central emergency hospital. The girl's father is a wealthy Chi nese merchant. In a letter written during the time he was Inhaling gas he said the parents were "too Ameri canized" and that they wanted him to have money instead of love. Belmont Brush Fire Threatens Big Woods A grass and brush fire is raging on the Spring Valley property south west of Belmont and officials of the company went to Redwood City this morning to get men to fight the tlames. The blaze has spread over many acres and threatens to work, into the thickly wooded Coast range to the west. Will Run Against "Uncle Joe" Cannon ROCKFORD, UK, Sept. 17.—That John H. Lewman, state's attorney of Vermillion county, residing at Dan ville, will become a candidate against Uncle Joe Cannon on the republican ticket for congress was the statement made here by a prominent Danville physician today. The latter claims that Uncle Joe's effort to "come back" la not popular In his home town. [San Francisco' 3 First Ore at Daily j . Founded —1856 DI66S RINGLEADER i HE SLAVERS' CRIME, SAYS JUDGE Elopers Prefer McNeil Island as Place of Im prisonment Over San Quentin and Choice Is Permitted by Judge Van Fleet; Both Men Will Appeal Cases, They Say, to Highest Court Maury I. Diggs was sentenced to serve two years at McNicl island federal prison and was fined $2,000, while his comrade, F. Drew Caminetti, received 18 months' penal servitude at McNeil island and a fine of $1,500, for violating the Mann act on their trip to Reno with the two Sacra mentogirls. " J.udge William C. Van Fleet was inclined io be lenient. He wanted to sentence the yowng men to county jail terms, but after a long disCßS sion'ofTtKe law with oj posing counsel final!., wa:- convinced fn etraW not take a chance. . '. In imposing sentence, Judge Van Fleet arraigned the condition of ociety, the laxity of parents and the share drink played—three factors which, he said, were responsible for the offense, "a crime of opportu nity," as he put it. Judge Van Fleet at first ordered the pair confined in San Quentin JOHNSON MAKES APPOINTMENTS )ohrmann, Mrs. C. F. Edson, Bonnheim and Bishop Han na on Commissions .SACRAMENTO, Sept. IT.—Governor Johnson today appointed the mini mum wage and Immigration commis sions authorized by the last legisla ture, and also selected an additional superior judge In Orange county. The minimum , wage commission consists of Superior Judge Frank J. Murasky and A. B. C. Dohrmann of San Francisco, Mrs. Charles Far well Edson of Los Angeles, Albert Bonnhelm of Sacramento and Walter Mathewson of San Jose. On the immigration commission are: Auxiliary Bishop Edward J. Hanna and Paul Scharrenberg of San Francisco, Mrs. Mary F. Gibson and Arthur H. Fleming of Los Angeles, and Simon Lubln of Sacramento. WAGE COMMISSION WORK The wage commission was formed to investigate the wages of women and minor children and to conduct hearings with a subordinate wage board. All sides interested in in dustrial legislation are represetited, as Mrs. Edson and Mathewson have been identified with improvement of labor conditions. Bonnhelm and Dohrmann are employers of large numbers of women and children, and Murasky is judge of the Juvenile court in San Francisco. Immigration questions generally and the disposition of immigrants coming here after the canal opens will be taken up by the second com mission. The governor also announced the appointment of W. H. Thomas of Santa Ana as an additional superior judge for Orange county. Senate Committee Decides on Day for Hetch Hetchy Vote All Amendments Must Be In by Sep tember 24, When Favorable Action Is Expected WASHINGTON. Sept. 17.—The sen ate committee on public lands today fixed Wednesday, September 24, as the day for a final vote in committee on the Hetch Hetchy bill. All amend ments must be disposed of at that time. Favorable action is predicted on this measure, which will provide San Francisco with a new water supply. T £l«T. PRICE ONE CENT. prison. I PRISONS ARE t'-HANGED The defense then petitioned that they be committed to McNeil's island. If they do decide to serve their time they want to be so far away from home they will not have any visitors.} Judge l Van Fleet changed prisons when trfe prosecution agreed. The sneclal prosecutors. Matt L Sul livan and Theodore Roche, were in structed! to wire Attorney General James Mcßeynolds immediately, to get permission to send the two men to McNiel's island. On account of crowded conditions there, federal prisoners are being tuned into the state prisons. Stay of commitment for 10 days was allowed. Diggs and Camlnetti were released oh bonds an hour after sentence was Imposed, Diggs' bond being fixed at $15,000 and Caminettl's at $10,000. 10 DAYS' DELAY During the 10 days pending the commitment, the attorneys will de cide whether the cases will be carried through the higher courts. Probably appeals will be taken. Both Camlnetti and Diggs talked like they might serve their time If they were allowed to have their own way about It. They seem to think the opinion of counsel will rule them. During the wearisome procedure of the Diggs-Caminetti cases there have many dramatic moments, but the morning session of court to day, in a stuffy room that was a grid iron, was the most nerve racking morning experienced by those who have followed the case from the time John L McNab resigned his office of district attorney and pulled tho house of Mcßeynolds down by the ears When court convened at 10 o'clock By all the laws of nature you will wear eyeglasses some day. It simply can not be avoided—when you do wear them, wear the right kind, those that are comfortable and stay on your nose properly and adjust themselves automatically—then you will wear "Equipoise" eyeglasses. Wear "Equipoise" W. D. Fennlmore A. R. Fennimors J. W. Dar!» 181 POST ST. SAN ntAKCISCO 1221 BDWY. (a L. Hogue) Oakland