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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17
ANOTHER INCOME TAX SUIT
Stockholders in a Big Corporation VIII Test
the Law

Columbus, O., Feb. 16.-C. D. Rodgers,
Jr., has brought suit against the Column
bus Carriage Manufacturing Company, W.
S. Rodgers, A. d. Rodgers, Beale and
Hamilton Poste, to test the income tax
law. Plaintiff says he owns LAT shares OF
stock in the above company which is en-
gagged in manufacturing and dealing in
buggies. The company for the year 1894
earned large amount of money above its
expenses and declared a dividend. The
above-named defendants are majority OF
the board of directors, and by virtue of
the income tax law intend to pay the
United States tax of two per cent upon
the company's net profits for the year
ending December 81, 1894.
Plaintiff alleges that said tax is uncon-
stitutional, null and void, and that it is a
direct tax in respect to the real estate
held and owned by the company, and is
likewise direct tax upon the rents,
issues and profits of said real estate and
also upon it's personal property which
direct taxes are not in and by said act
apportioned among the several states as
required by section two of the article OF
the Constitution of the United States.
Said tax is imposed on such corporations,
although individuals transacting similar
business under like conditions and hav-
ing like property, ETC., and income, are
exempted from the payment of said taxes.
Plaintiff also alleges that persons hold
ing stock in such corporations declaring
dividends therefrom, and having other
sources of income, are exempt from the
g Al l. l.. q
per annum. The effect of such compa-
MES being compelled to pay the tax,
would tend to lessen the values of the
shares of the stocks, decrease the divi-
dends and compel such persons holding
said shares, although their incomes are
less than $4,000 to virtually pay such in
come tax.
A temporary restraining order was
granted by Judge Pugh until March I'd,
when motion will be heard.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17
He KNOWS and TRUSTS HIN
Why Governor Budd Will Appoint
E. L. COlnOn
NEW HARBOR COMMISSIONER
A San Francisco Man Will Fill the Next
Vacancy
NEW HARBOR COMMISSIONER
Assemblyman Spencer's Bill Providing for
Dissolution of Hydraulic Mining
lniunctions Killed

Sacramento Feb. 16.-Governor Budd
stated positively tonight that he would
appoint his private secretary, E. L. Col
non, editor of the Stockton Mail, to the
vacancy which will occur in the Board of
Harbor Commissioners for San Francisco
on March 18th.
Governor Budd stated further that it
was his intention to give the appoint
ment to fill the vacancy which will occur
in the commission two years hence to a
residentfof San Francisco, and that he
would probably name at that time some
one of the men who are now applying for
the position. He now selects Mr.. Colnon,
he says, because he knows him and trusts
him.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17
THE MURDER OF MISS cling
Harry Hayward's Great Battle to Save Hi



Minneapolis, Feb. 16.-The defense in
the Hayward murder trial today placed
on the stand Miss Maggie Wachter, a
stenographer for Blixt's attorney. On the
day before Christmas the attorney took
her into Blixt's cell for the purpose of
taking down statement from the pris-
oner No one else was present, Eand she
took down such words as the attorney
directed.
Erwin then read from the statement i'm
puted to Blixt, saying he and Adry Hay
ward planned the murder and had gone
out to Lake Calhoun to arrange the de-
tails week before. He asked Miss Wach-
ter if Blixt made the statement he just read
to his attorney. Before she could answer
the state interposed an objection on the
ground that whatever statement had been
made by Blixt to his attorney it was in
violable under the state statutes. The
Court finally ruled that under the circum-
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17
POLICE LEVIED bLACkMA|L
Story Ex-Secretary Hall Told
Foreman Gagen
NOW THE MAN is MISSING
His Testimony Would Shed Light on
San Francisco Corruption
In His Statement the Ex-Poiceman Relatep
That Money Was Exacted From
Gamblers and Others

San Francisco, Feb 16.-The grand
jury is unable to find William Hall, ex-
secretary of the Board of Police Commits
sioners. Foreman Gagen states that in
private interview Hall made startling rev.
Citations of the methods alleged to have
been employed by some police officials in
blackmail and their manner of protecting
gamblers and other disreputable charac
ters. Gagen says that Hall agreed to appear
and testify to these statements before the
grand jury, upon the condition that he
should have immunity from prosecution.
TO this Foreman Gagen assented, but
Hall has since disappeared. He owns
valuable real property.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17
THE NEW YORK BOODLERS
1any Indictments Against Officials Said to
Have Been Found


New York, Feb. 16.-A morning paper
publishes statement to the effect that
the special Grand Jury, which has been
in session for the past few days, has pre-
pared indictments against some of the
officials connected with the recent NUM-
cipal administration. The indictments
were expected last night, but were not
quite ready when Judge Ingraham adj
journed his court.
The result of the special Grand Jury S
work was known to nobody except the
prosecuting attorney until last night
when a report was circulated that the fol-
lowing had been indicted and that the
papers were being prepared for submits
sion to the court:
Gilroy, Thomas F., formerly Mayor of
the city.
McAboy, Thomas B., police inspector.
Mclaughlin, William W, police in
spector.
Williams, Alexander S., police inspector.
Two police captains, names kept secret.
The police inspectors mentioned were
before the Lexow COMMITTEES during the
recent sessions in this city. ExMayor
Gilroy is not in the city.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17
LANDED THE BIG PRIZE
Hawthorne Captures $4,000 at the Bay
District Track

Hawthorne Captures $4,000 at the Bay
District Track
San Francisco, Feb. 16.-The Burns
handicap mile and a quarter was run off
today and Barney Schrieber's old horse
Hawthorne landed the $4,000 prize. The
race was interesting only on account of
the big money hung up, for Hawthorne
had no trouble winning. He was heav-
lily backed favorite.
About six furlongs, selling-Bell Ringer
won, Prince second, Marietta third; time
1:21.
Five furlongs, selling-Conde won,
Grandee second, Johnny Payne third;
time :06.
About six furlongs, handicap-Robin
Hood IL won, Circe second, Realization
third; time 1:18.
Burns handicap, mile and quarter
Hawthorne won, Lovdal second, Thorn.
hill third; time 2;17.
Steeplechase, mile and a half-Tyro
won, Eli Klndig second, Templemore
third: time 3:2S.
About six furlongs, selling-Hymn won,
&rno second, Zaragoza third; time
20 IL.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17
TROUBLE FOR SAN DOMINGO
France to Claim Indemnity for the Death
of Subject
The High-Handcd Action of the President Of
the Island In Selling Property Is
to Be Resented

Bethlehem, Pa, Feb. 16.-From private
advces received here tonight, it is learned
that there is trouble brewing for the
island Of San Domingo.
The president of that island, it was
stated, has been acting with a high hand
in Selling the funds Of some French mer-
chants. The French will also claim in
demnity for the death of one of their
countrymen. The French now have five
men-of-war lying at Hayti ready to
pounce down upon the little island.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17
Indians to Get Cash

Omaha, Feb. 16.-The Bee tonight says:
1t was stated at the Omaha federal build
ing today that in future Nebraska In
dians are to be paid their annuities in
cash instead of the customary supply of
blankets, groceries, etc. This is said to
be the result of thieving perpetrated on
he Indians by traders, who secure their
supplies for naught. 1t is believed this
system will apply throughout the entire
Wast
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17
international Money Council

Berlin, Feb. 16.-The Reichstag today
adopted u resolution submitted yesterday
by Count Won Mirbach, instructing tn e
Federal Government to issue invitations
for an international monetary conference,
to take action for the rehabilitation of
silver as circulating medium. Count
Won Pasadowslly Wegner, Secretary of
State for the imperial treasury, on behalf
of the Government declared their SYM
pathy was with the object aimed at.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17
Trouble Between Insurance Men

San Francisco, Feb. les. G. Pardee,
resident manager of the Fidelity and Cas-
ualty Company of New York, is charged
with opening mail that did not belong to
him, and the postal authorities and the
United States District Attorney are con-
Quoting an investigation. Charles Wat
son, the assistant resident manager of the
company, is complainant.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17
A FARMER WITH A PISTOL
He Kills His Wife, Shoots a Child and Then
Suicides

Tottenham, Ont, Feb. 16.-A strange
and horrible tragedy was enacted here
this morning by Robert Newberry, a
prominent citizen rs years of age. New
berry lived with his wife and little nieces.
This morning, without apparent cause, he
drew revolver and shot his wife in the
back of the head, killing her instantly
He then chased the little girl into the
back yard, pointing the revolver at her.
She pleaded for her life but he fired upon
her, putting bullet into her hip. New
berry then re-entered the house and shot
himself through the head, expiring sew
eral hours later. Newberry was a farmer
and had been in poor health. The child's
wounds are not serious.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17
WILL NEVER BE RESUMED
Debs Says He Will Not Be Placed on Trial
Again

Terre Haute, Feb. 16.-"The adjourned
conspiracy trial at Chicago will never be
resumed; it will die out, said E. v.
Debs, president of the A. r. q. II will
never be put on the stand again in that
case. l want a trial, but the General
Managers Association has connived
to have it killed. Mr.. Wickes went
to Europe to escape the trial.
81 will tell the people of Chicago few
things on Thursday evening, February
26th, when l will speak at the Auditori-
um ON Who Are the Conspirators?
"a series OF sensations will be sprung
regarding the General Managers Associa-
ton, which would have come out in the
trial if it had been continued.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17
STATE AND ESTATE
New York Tammany Boodler nust
Settle Up

Settle Up
New York, Feb 16.--By decision rem
dered today by Referee Choat, John Y Nc
Kane, ex-chieftan of Gravesend, who is
serving a long term of imprisonment in
Sing Sing, for juggling with registration
lists on Coney Island, must restore an es
tate, variously estimated at $3.50, 600 to
$500, 900, to Mrs. Catherine Baur and her
daughter Katie, widow and daughter of
the late Paul Baur, Coney Island hotel
keeper, who died at Bloomingdale Asy-
llm, January 2, 1882 In addition to re-
linquishng the property, McKane also,
within sixty days, must file an account
ing, showing what he did with the money
collected.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17
A SHORT SESSION
Spencer's Assembly Bill Regarding Hydraulic
lines Killed

Sacramento, Feb. 49, During the brief
session of the Assembly today Spencer s
bill providing for a dissolution of all
temporary injunctions against hydraulic
mining after twelve months was refused
second reading by vote of % to IS,
killing the bill.
The Judiciary Committee reported a
substitute for Attorney-General Fitzger-
AIDS bill providing for dragnet invest
igation of the corruption in San Francisco.
1t provides that one member of the COM
mission shall be appointed by the Gov
ernor and one each by the President of
the Senate and the Speaker of the Aa-
sembly.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17
nineraI Lands in Idaho and Montana

Washington, Feb. 16.-The Senate and
House conferees on the bill for the exam
ination and classification of mineral lands
in the states of Montana and Idaho have
reached an agreement practically on the
basis of the bill as it passed the Senate.
The bill was reported to the Senate today,
amendments accepted, and the bill passed,
1t is understood that like action will be
taken in the House on Monday. The bill
has been before Congress for the past four
wears,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17
FROM EAR TO EAR
A Farm Hand Commits Suicide by Cutting
His Throat

Gilroy, CAL, Feb. 16.-Guiseppe Masso,
an italian aged about So years, was found
this morning near the Francois place,
seven miles west of Gilroy, with his throat
cut from ear to ear. He had been in the
employ of H. H. Cordes, an extensive
fruit grower on the Ovas for over two
years and was missed Thursday morning.
AS he had money coming to him and was
a steady man it is supposed that news
from abroad caused dependency and led
to the suicide. The coroner's jury brought
in verdict in accordance with this sup
position
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17
THREATENS A LIBEL SUIT
Police Commissioner Tobin Says He fias Been
Slandered

Slandered
San Francisco, Feb. 16.-Police Commits
sioner Tobn threatens to sue Rev. DR..
Ollie for SANDER. DR.. Ollie, who is an ar
dent reformer, publicly accused Mr.. Tobin
of owning property which is used for dis
reputable purposes and compared him
with the men who are supported by the
earnings of fallen women. DR.. Ollie does
not seem to be afraid of a lawsuit, for in a
signed communication to the Examiner
he reiterates his charges against Tobin.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER
The Southern Pacific Yields Up Some
Back Tax Money
Coin to the Amount Of 100000 That Should
Have Been Paid Eight Years Ago
Just Turned In

San Francisco, Feb. 16.-Deputy Con-
troller Douglass left for Sacramento today
with a check for nearly one hundred
thousand dollars from the Southern Pa
cifc, in part payment of its unpaid taxes
for 1887, Judgment for which was afforded
against the corporation few weeks ago.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17
A Matrimonial swindIer Caught

Chicago, Feb. 16.-A letter was re-
eived in Chicago today addressed to Fl.
X. Zavelle, who swindled SO many women
with his matrimonial schemes and
jumped his bond when arrested in this
city by the postal authorities, which tells
the fate of one of the women who trusted
him.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17

terror to suspend action upon ally selec-
lions filed by Immigrant railroads, for
lands in California, until January /, 1896,
unless legislation providing for examine
ton of mineral lands within the limits of
said selections shall be enacted previous
to that date
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17
THE EIGHT-HOUR DAY
A Strike Among Electrical
Threatened in New York
Workers

New York, Feb. 16.--The Press will say
tomorrow: Another fight for u workday
of eight hours will begin tomorrow in this
city which will Immediately involve 1900
electrical employees. In case the board
of walking delegates carries out its
threat of ordering sympathetic strikes on
all buildings where members of the
Electrical Contractors Association have
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17

Aurora, Ind, Feb. 16-Burglars entered
the store of Niblack Bros at Wheatland
last night and found themselves con-
fronted by George Niback, son of ex-Con-
gresham Niblack. They fired. He re-
turned the fire, killing one burglar and
putting the others to fight.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17
COIN POURING IN
Subscriptions to the Valley Railroad Being
RAPIDLY Paid

San Francisco, Feb. 16.-The officials of
the Bank of California found it necessary
to put an extra clerk at work today be-
cause of the rush of business caused by
incoming deposits of Valley Road SUBJ
scriptions on their stock assessment.
Cashier Brown gave over the use of his
private office to these depositors, and the
bank had the appearance, during the
forenoon, of well-attended meeting of
the Valley Road general committee. The
sum OF $50 $50 was paid in today.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17

San Francisco, Feb. 16.-The Viticul-
tural Commission has given up the fight,
and is now waiting to be legislated out of
existence. Manager Wetmore states that
the wine men do not seem to take any in
terest in the commission fate, and the
officers are tired of fighting it alone.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17
THE WAR IN ASIA
Americans Mixed Up With the Chinese at
Wei Hal Wei Freed

Chez Foo, Feb. 16.-All foreigners serv-
ing with Chinese forces at Wei Hal Wei,
except the American, John Wilde, alias
HOWE or Harvie have been set free.
Wilde was arrested by the Japanese at
Kobe, aboard the French steamer Sydney,
with Cham Taa Moore, formerly an inter-
prefer for the Chinese legation at Wash
ington, and an Englishman named Cam
eron, on the charge of being engaged in
plot to destroy Japanese warships with
torpedoes. He and two companions were
released on taking the oath to do nothing
to assist the Chinese during the impend-
ing war.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17

work under way there will be over 5000
mechanics on strike before the end of the
week. On Friday a conference was held
between the executive committee of the
union and the Contractors Association.
The demand for work day of eight hours
was made and refused by the contractors.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17

Newcastle, Eng, Feb 16.-The sculling
match between Charles W. Harding and
Thomas Sullivan took place on the River
Tyne this afternoon. 1t was of purse
of $1,000 and the Sportsman's challenge
cup. Harding won easily.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17
Killed BY an Explosion

Bradford, Pa, Feb. 16.-About 5 O'Clock
his evening James Frazier and M. Nc
Quiston, of Rockford, Pa, twelve miles
from here, were killed by the explosion Of
a boiler at an oil we'll quarter of a mile
from Roxford.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17

London, Feb. l6.-In the high court Of
justice today, Capt. Paul Boynton, the
swimmer, appeared as a correspondent in
divorce case. The charges were pre-
ferred by a man named Beale. An award
of ESQ damages was entered against
Boynton and the divorce granted.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17
Minister Gray's Successor

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Gray is
engaged in circulating in the Senate a
recommendation to the President that
Senator Ransom of North Carolina be APP
pointed Minister to Mexico, to succeed
Hon. l. 2. Gray.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17
The Gamblers Won

London, Feb. 16.-The case of the Anti
Gambling League against the Jockey Club
at Newmarket resulted in favor of the
club. The magistrate before whom the
case was heard decided the evidence sub
mitted by the league was not sufficient
to warrant a prosecution.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17
Succeeded With Shears

San Francisco, Feb. 16.-Benjamin Cap
son, an old resident of this city, stabbed
himself with u pair of shears tonight ut
his home. Death was instantaneous.
Dependency was the cause.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17
EAsToN IN FLAMES

The Maryland Town Being Wiped Out by
Fire
Baltimore, Feb. ia dispatch from
Easton, Md, early this morning states
that that city is being destroyed by fire.
No details obtainable tonight.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17

Danville, Va, Feb 16.-The most Wig
orous snow storm yet commenced here at
II o'clock last night and continued all
day without cessation until O'Clock this
evening. Ten inches fell. 1t is warmer
and thaMing.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17
And the Idaho Deadlock

Boise, Idaho, Feb 16.-The ballot for
United States Senator today resulted as
follows: Shoup, 80; Sweet, Is; Claggett,
TX
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17

Washington, Feb 16.-Mr Caminetti
of California introduced resolution to-
day calling upon the Secretary of the In
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17
THE MCDONALD TRIAL
Wrecker OF the Pacific Bank on the Road to
Freedom

Freedom
San Francisco, Feb. 16.-The Jury in
the case of Dick Mcdonald, charged with
perjury, reported it was unable to agree
on verdict and was discharged by Judge
Murphy at noon. Seven were for convic-
ion and five for acquittal. 1t is said the
charge upon which the trial was based
was the best the prosecution had. 1t is
thought Mcdonald will not now be con-
victed on any charge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-02
His Talo of Woe.

The little boy was crying, and his
tears touched the heart Of the charitably
inclined lady. He was SO small and
seemed to be in such distress.
Don't cry, little boy,' she said
soothingly. DRY your eyes and tell me
what the trouble is. Did some of the big
boys hurt your
"No'm." replied the waif. still Sob
bing
care you sick or hungry" she per-
sisted.
NOM"
'Did your father beat you for some-
thing?'
"No'm, but he will"
ooh, that's the trouble, is tips
"Yes'm.'
"Well, it's a shame,'' she exclaimed
angrily. "Why will he beat youa''
Cause lost 10 cents. -
''Did he send you to buy something
with it?"
"Yes'm."
And you lest it on the way'''
eye s'm.''
ooh, well, guess we can fix that"
she said in her kindly way as she took
dime from her purse and handed it to
the boy. "Now he won't beat you. will
he?"
"No'm."
"What did he send yon to buy with
it?"
'tBeer. -
"Beerl' The good lady gasped at the
thought
"Yes'n."
"And how did you lose it?'s
"Matchin pennies. 3"
Before she had sufficiently recovered
to demand the return Of the dime the
boy was gone.-Chicago Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-02
HILL QUITS LECTURING.
All His engagements Cancelled son Ae-
count of Hoarseness."

All His engagements Cancelled son Ae-
count of Hoarseness.'
MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, Dec 2.-Sena-
tor DAVID B. Hills lecture tour of the
North west has proved a failure, and
came to an abrupt end yesterday,
when the Senator closed his business
arrangements with his manager, can
celed all future engagements, and re-
tured to New York. The reason as
signed for this action is that he con-
tracted a severe cold while in Duluth,
making him so hoarse that further
public speaking at present is out of
the question.
The fact is, however, that the au-
diences which gathered to listen to
him at Milwaukee, Minneapolis, St.
Paul and Duluth were SO meager that
the financial returns were not suth-
cient to pay expenses, and Senator
Hill refused to talk for nothing.