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orn VOL. C. TUESDAY SAN FRANCISCO, FEBRUARY 17, 1914. EIGHTEEN PAGES. TUESDAY No.

48. zmnm i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Wilson Repudiates CHURCH i 1ILIS1V Weather Men's Forecasts Predictions for To-Day ILAS CHRIST0FFERS0N succeeded yesterday in passing over the crest of the Tehachapi mountains, soaring at a height of 9,000 feet, and blazing the way for the proposed air race from San Francisco to San Diego. The photograph below was taken on Tuesday by an "Examiner" slaff photographer, while Christofferson was unsuccessfully trying to fly over the range. mUEHMT MILLION TO i i AT 11 Kit It WARD and Fore- canter WUUm agree toler ably well today, loth predicting light rain, and wind from the nuuth or cast. At follow i are the forecast for the weather today, an tewed from ths tianta Clara Obtervatury and from the local weather bureau: nv father nicAnn.

reatlanrd rloudy, nllk IUM rata Tueadai llcht aoutherly wind February 15 mi out of our loBK-ranK date. Tala fare paat la Kood (or the entire coast eieept Koutbera t'allforala, 11 FORECASTER WILSON. I nir tint weather, with ahowera Tuesday, llsht eaat wind. Cousin Dies In Extreme Poverty Hiram Rockefeller of Redding in Want for Twenty Years. REDDING.

February Hiram II. Rockefeller, first cousin of John Rockefeller, died here In poverty to day aged 10 years. Coming to Cali fornia in 1857, Hiram Rockefeller became wealthy. He lost all his wealth In mining speculation twenty years ago. King and 2 Princes Coming to Our Fair Ferdinand of Bulgaria Will Make World's 1915 Pilgrimage.

LONDON, February 16. The corre spondent of the "Times" at Sofia telegraphs that It is understood that King Ferdinand of Bulgaria will not go to America this year, but should circumstances permit, his majesty, with Princes Boris and Cyril, will probably visit the San Francisco Ex position next year. Prince and Belmonts Have Narrow Escape Sleigh Dives Into Crowd, Badly In Jurlng Chicago Woman. ST, MORITZ (Switzerland), Febru ary 16. Prince dl San Faustlno and Mr.

and Mrs. Perry Belmont had narrow escape to-day when Mi. Swift Fernald of Chicago was badly injured by a bobsleigh that got beyond con trol, shot over an embankment at i terrific rate and dived Into a crowd Mrs. Frances Martin Aspires to the Bench Santa Rosa's Woman Attorney Can dldate for Superior judgeship. SANTA ROSA, February 16.

Mrs, Frances McO. Martin. Santa Rosa and Sonoma county's woman attorney who has been practicing before the courts for eighteen years, to-day an nounced herself a candidate for su perior Judge Charles Gale Slain, Gem and Cash Taken Britisher Was Well Known Alaska and Nevada. In EL CENTRO February 18. Charles Gale, a British subject, well known In the gold camps of Alaska and Nevada, was found murdered in his saloon at Mexlcall, Lower Call fnmia.

to-day. Diamonds and cash Amounting to $10,000 were stolen, Daughter of Bishop Quayle Is Sinking CHICAGO, February 16. Miss Mar caret Quayle, daughter of Bishop William A. Quayle of St. Paul, wh underwent the radium treatment for cancer, was critically ill to-nigh Bishop Quayle was called to Chicago, 1 1 SIX WILL KEEP AK ED ederation, by Vote of 74 to 19, Declines to Accept Resignation of Its President.

AGREES TO TAKE OFFICE Three Presbyterian Ministers An nounce Intention of Pressing Fight to Oust Him, By a vote of 74 to 19 the San Fran Cisco Church Federation declined last night to accept tho resignation of the Rev. Charles Aked as Its preal dent. After thirty minutes' delibera tion Dr. Aked agreed to abide by the vote and accept the office. The vote of tho membership and Dr.

Aked's decision to accept the presidency reopens the controversy started two weeks ago when the Presbyterian Ministers' Association of the San Francisco Bay Cities de manded the Congregational pastor's resignation because of his unortho dox views. Immediately on being apprised of the meeting, three of the Presby terlan ministers who had signed the protest against Dr. Aked as presi dent the Rev. C. Tanner of Rich mond Presbyterian Church, the Rev.

R. L. Webb of St. Pauls and the Rev. Alexander Eakln of St.

John's announced their intention of press Ing the question further and forcing Dr. Aked's resignation or withdraw ing from the federation. BIG THRONG PRESENT. The California Street Methodist Episcopal Church, California and Broderick streets, was packed to ca pacity by members of the organ lua tlon eager to hear the result of the controversy. "I am put in a false position," said Dr.

Aked in announcing his decision. "No matter what I do, some one Is going to think I am wrong. But I must consider the weight as well as the number of those who protest against me, and arter serious deliberation, despite my own desires, I am constrained to abide by your wishes and accept the presidency." A demonstration followed and when order had been restored. Dr. Aked continued: "I hope this will end a teapot tempest but It's not even that a hurricane In a demi-tasse, rather.

But whatever I have Bald or anyone else has said, let it be forgotten. Now that the matter is settled by open vote, let us all work together." TO KEEP IP FIGHT. In statements given "The Examiner" the Presbyterian ministers made it plain that the matter is not closed and that they will fight Dr. Aked's elevation to the presidency or withdraw. Following are the statements of the Presbyterian ministers: The Rev.

Alexander Eakln All I can say is that the Church Federation has an advanced Unitarian for its president. The Unitarian is one of the denominations denied membership In the organization and I cannot see how It can consistently accept Dr. Aked. I did not attend the meeting because I considered the matter settled. Most assuredly will we press the matter.

The Rev. C. S. Tanner This is news to me. 'I am quite surprised.

I thought Dr. Aked would keep his word. I can hardly discuss the matter at length at this time, but I have not changed my former stand. The Rev. R.

Webb This does not end the protest by any means. I can't understand how Dr. Aked can consistently accept in view of his former statements. Of course the Presbyterian churches will withdraw from the federation. The Rev.

W. C. Spaan, pastor of Olivet Presbyterian church, the fourth Blgner of the protest, was present at the meeting, but refrained from voting. Second Paper 9,268 lines 27,188 lines Views of Caminetti Disclaims Stand on Immigration; Ready to Veto Literacy Test. WASHINGTON, February 16.

The president has let It be known that he repudiates the statements mude before the House committee by Immigration Commissioner Caminetti regarding Japanese and Hindu immigration. The President also Is prepared to veto the immigration bill If It cornea to him with the literacy test as seems certain. 'Alphonse-Gaston' Setting for Duel French Aviator May Fight One, but Doesn't Know Which. PARIS, February 16. An apparent deadlock has occurred In the arrange ments for the duel between Jules Vedrlnes, the aviator, and Rene Quln ton, president of the French Aerial League.

M. Qulnton's seconds met M. Vedrlnes' seconds to-day and In formed them that according to the laws of the duel Vedrlnes must fight Henri Roux, whom he Insulted and then refused satisfaction, before any other duel could be considered. Lady Warwick Sold Sargent's Painting Picture Brought to U. S.

Secretly to Escape British Courts. WORCESTER February 16. John Sargent's famous painting, "Lady Warwick and Son," which has reposed In the Worcester Art Museum for nearly a month, was purchased from Lady Warwick and shipped to this country secretly In order to avoid litigation in the British courts. The price could not be learned. Mellen Must Face Wreck Death Charge State Quashes R.

R. Manslaughter Cases Against All but President. BRIDGEPORT February 16. Former President Mellen must face trtat en the-manslaughter Indictment growing out of the Westport wreck on the New York, New Haven and Hartford. Indictments against Ave other New Haven officials were quashed to-day, but the prosecutor refused to dismiss the charge against Mellen.

Wilson Cold Keeps Him From Cabinet President Still Ailing and Will Cancel Engagements. WASHINGTON, February 16. I President Wilson's cold haa not re sponded to treatment as rapidly as his physicians wish. He will have to cancel attendance at a meeting of his Cabinet to-morrow. He was pale to-day and plainly showed the effects of his indisposition.

Scores Are Injured In Train Collision Passenger Coaches on Frisco Line Are Overturned in Ditch. SPRINGFIELD February 16. Scores of persons were reported Injured, some probably fatally, In the collision of two Frisco passenger trains at Nlcholls Junction. German Prince Is Tonsilitis Victim Frederick William Confined to His Bed From the Attack. BERLIN, February 16.

Crown Prince Frederick William of Germany was confined to his bed to-day suffering from an attack of tonsilitis. Examiner's Lead 24,668 lines (266) 27,314 lines (100) 51,982 lines (143) was only 6 below the "Grand" 50 greater than the "Grand" as RAGE.SHYS TEHACHAPI Christofferson, Crossing Mountains in Greatest of American Flights, Declares He's Ready for S. F. to San Diego Contest Battles With Terrific Winds While Flying 9,000 Feet Above Sea Level and Reaches A. Eager to Try Coast Speed Test 'athfinder Makes Five Attempts Before He Is Successful in Hazardous Feat; Writes Story of Trip for "The Examiner" ISpeclil PUpatrli to "The LOS ANGELES, February 16.

Flying 9,000 feet above sea level. Biias cnristonerson, tne piucwy San Francisco aviator, crossed the Te hachapi pass shortly before noon today, making the greatest fllirht ever successfully attempted In America. He arose from the ground at Uak- ersfleld at 10:05 a. m. and was In Los Angeles at 12:17 p.

two hours and twelve minutes of flight, most of which was nearly two miles above sea level." MILK A DO 1-1 MOl'XTAIW RAXGK. Christofferson was up 9,000 feet when he crossed the summit. He waa then 6,000 feet practically a mile above the crest of the mountain range. This Is far and away the greatest and most spectacular cross country flight ever made by any aviator In the United States. The air above the crest of the Te hachapi is constantly whipped and lashed by a hurricane of cross currents.

The wind always sucks through the pass In a gale. The smiling sun lit skies above the clouds which hover over the crest are treacherous with air pit falls. Christofferson battled five times with the hurricane before he succeeded In conquering the mountains To-morrow he will fly from Los Angeles to San Diego. Here Is his own story of to-day's wonderful flight By Silas Christofferson. I have made the aerial trip over the Tehachapi pass the trip that wai said to be Impossible.

I flew 6,000 feet above the pass; I was at 9,000 feet above sea level when I crossed the summit. A race was planned from San Francisco to Los Angeles or San Diego. The trip was feasible all but crossing the mountains. Every flyer seemed to think that was Impossible. I looked over the field, and was chosen a pathfinder.

I was of the opinion that the trip could be made. I am now convinced that a race from San Francisco to San Diego is enUre-ly feasible. I was willing to try, and, with a biplane that I constructed and a slxty-horse-power engine, I mads the initial attempt. LANDED I THE DARK. The trip from San Francisco to Ba-kersfleld was uneventful excepting that flew after dark and made ii landing In the dark.

A landing-place had been Illuminated, but at the time I was not aware of that. After arriv-ing at Bakersfleld the real test wail begun. I tuned up my engine, and I hoped to make the flight on thu first attempt. I started for the mountains and was met by a gale of wind. For an hour I hovered hear the tov of the pass, but I was powerless.

I landed and then again and' again I essayed the pass, but could nevtj" reach the top. I then realized that I could nevet make the trip over the mountain wits my sixty-horsepower engine. I ha4 a 90-100-hoisepower engine In the express office at San Francisco. I sert for that and after it was install 1 Sunday afternoon I made another attempt at the Tehachapi, but the wind was blowing so terrifically hard I had to abandon the attempt. TESTS THE AIR TltREXTS.

While I was waiting for more favorable weather I reviewed the situation. I talked with weatherwisa men, asking them about the air cur- HELP BOOST Commercial Leaders of Oakland Devise a Plan to Aid the Fund for the 1915 Fair Pledge Made Three Years Ago by Commerce Chamber to Raise Money Will Be Redeemed Now Alameda County Cities Outline Proposal for Underwriting Co. to Clear Way for Campaign ALAMEDA COUNTY will make rood on Ita pledge of ooo to tno ranama-Paciric in ternational exposition. Thla assur ance waa given at the Hotel Oakland" conference yeaterday between of flclala and business men of Oakland and Charles C. Moore and Rudolph J.

Taussig, president and secretary of the Exposition. Plans were begun for the formation of a huge under writing company, by which the legal difficulties in the way of immediately procuring the money will be over come. By the terms of the resolution adopted Mayor Frank K. Mott of Oakland will confer with Mayor Frank Otis of Alameda and Mayor Charles D. Haywood of Berkeley to day, and the Mayors of Piedmont, Emeryville, Albany, Hayward and Pan Leandro, and immediately will appoint a committee to organize the movement.

Three years ago the Oakland Chamber of Commerce pledged itself to head a campaign to raise for the Exposition. It was found necessary, In order to place a bond Issue voting this amount before the people, to submit a State constitutional amendment at the election next November. The money is needed and as it would require six weeks to bring the bond issue to a vote after the passage of the amendment, the necessity for quicker action arose and yesterday's conference was called. rHOMINRVr MEN INTERESTED. Those who attended, in addition to President Moore and Secretary Taussig, were: Mayor Frank K.

Mott; Harmon Bell, president of the Oakland Commercial Club, and Joseph E. Caine, its managing director; A. Jonas, president of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce, and A. D. Denlson, its secretary; H.

K. Jackson, II. N. Morris, Frank W. Bllger, II.

P. Bancroft, Owen K. Hotle, H. C. Capwell, Frank A.

Leach W. E. Gibson, John Mitchell, chairman of the State Board of Equalization, and State Senator Arthur H. Breed, who was chairman. The underwriting plan provides that $1,000,000, or as much of that amount as possible, be subscribed by private citizens and corporations for the purchase of Exposition stock, this money to be paid by the subscribers in the event the bond issue Is voted down by the county.

If the bond Issue carries, the money will, of course, be paid out of the sale of the bonds, and the private subscriptions will be canceled. CAMPAIGN TO BE STARTED. If, after Mayor Mott's further discussion with the Mayors of the other transbay cities, this plan seems advisable, the committees which the Mayor will appoint will organize the cam paign and will be assisted by various State organizations of foregn born citizens and civic and commercial bodies. When Congress was considering the location of the exposition, and San Francisco was bringing every possible influence to bear on its decision, the Oakland Chamber of Commerce, of which I. Harrison Clay was then president, sent a message to Senator George C.

Perkins and Congressman Joseph R. Knowland, and to the exposition workers from San Francisco, announclg that the Chamber of Commerce would support a $1,000,000 bond Issue of Alameda county with which to swell the exposition fund. It was declared at Washington that thla message, arriving at the psychological moment, won the fight for San Francisco. The last legislature passed a resolution to submit a constitutional amendment allowing the submission of the bond issue and, as this will be voted on In November, the way was clear for the fullftllment (Continued on Page 2, Column 5.) PHI A 'J 1 a 4 I 1 'l U. S.

Senator to Demand Nationwide Probe; Would Fix Prison Penalty. Special br leaiwl wire, the langi1 In the world. WASHINGTON, February 16. Sen ator Galllnger announced to-day that he will begin a nation-wide campaign against human vlvisectionlBts Immediately. He will introduce in the Senate this week a resolution calling upon the Public Health and Marine Hospital service of the navy for a national investigation of the shocking charges developed in New York City.

Should the charges prove true. Senator Gallinger will Introduce a bill providing a long penitentiary sentence for any physician who experiments with a human being. He proposes that the penitentiary sentence shall be obligatory and not optional with the Judge trying the case. "These reports," he said, "show that the vivisectionists have violated their own creed. They have always said the only purpose was to save lives by experimenting with animals and hopelessly sick persons.

Now, from reports, it appears that they have in-noculated healthy children and destroyed their lives before they were fairly begun." The New Hampshire Senator believes the present revelations will result In wide agitation and ultimately la set of criminal laws will be adopted I specifically covering all forms of vivisection. For many years Senator Gallinger practiced medicine in his own State and is thoroughly acquainted with the "inside" of the medical profession. If .11 AIR HUM UIllLa I Ull llUlililil III IUL.U I IUIIIU I lifts if, ft Tt i A Suicide Prevented Naming Tammany Man Who Controlled $80,000,000 State's Money, Kt-Ul hj leaned wire, the longest in the world. NEW YORK, February 16. Tho most sensational disclosure of tho whole graft Inquiry conducted by Dis trict Attorney Whitman was pre vented by the suicide in Buffalo Sun day of State Treasurer John J.

Ken nedy, who was to have been the chief witness at the John Doe hearing today. Kennedy had agreed to testify that $80,000,000 of State money was In control of a prominent Tammany politician, who named the banks in which deposits should be made and the amount of the deposits. The decisions of this Tammany politician were in turn dictated by bonding interests to which he was closely allied. The promise of this testimony was wrung from Kennedy under threat of indictment for perjury as the result of his testimony before the Grand Jury on January 29. It was after Kennedy had learned that he must tell the name of the Tammany politician that he said to Senator Blauvelt: "My God Do they want a man's very soul?" The funeral will be held Wednesday morning In Buffalo.

Both houses of the Legislature adjourned to-night out of respect to his memory. The State Comptroller to-days audited the State Treasurer's accounts and found them to be correct. The John Doe inquiry will be resumed on Wednesday. "S-tlffllFIIfnin xiluo LU Juntl Xlib JuHu I1UI1I1L.UI UILU Mellor, Arrested for Robbery, Attempts to Leap From Ferryboat. I IU UIIILUU UUUU Charles Mellor, Berkeley policeman, under arrest for robbing a grocery store with James Farley, another member of the force, tried yesterday to Jump from the deck of a ferryboat In an effort to end his life.

Mellor was brought to San Francisco by Sergeant H. E. Jamleson and Detective Bert Fraser to identify some gold nuggets he had stolen While here he asked the policemen to take him into the Hotel Sutter, where he wrote a letter to his wife. It was subsequently found that the letter was a farewell message Famous Rube Waddell Nears End of Career Mother of Ball Player Says He May Not Recover. SAN ANTONIO February 16.

Rube Waddell, the former big league pitcher, who Is now suffering from a bronchial affection. Is In a serious condition, and may not recover, according to a statement bhls mother here to-night. Waddell, who Is at a local sanitarium, Is very weak and unable to walk. $125,000 in Army Bill for Presidio Measure, as Reported, Has No Provision for Benicla Arsenal. WASHINGTON, February 16.

The army appropriation bill, reported to the House to-day, carried- $125,000 for the Presidio at San Francisco. No appropriation was made to replace the arsenal at Benicla, destroyed You Should Advertise Exclusively in The Sunday Examiner SO MANY ADVERTISERS have learned that an advertisement in THE SUNDAY EXAMINER needs no support from any other medium that advertising figures are eloquent of the high esteem in which it is held. Here are last Sunday's figures: EXAMINER Classified 33,936 lines Display 54,502 lines Grand Totals 88,438 lines 36,456 lines The total of the little Want Ads alone of THE EXAMINER Total of the second paper. The Total Display Advertising of THE EXAMINER was Total of the second paper..