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The San Francisco call., 1901-11-08
Electricity Kills a Lineman.

SACRAMENTO, Nov. John Boyd, a
lincman in the employ Of the Capital
Telephone Company, was killed to-day by
receiving shock of 500 volts of cleo
tricity while working on top of a pole in
this city. He was pulling one of the tele-
phone wires up to the pole and it came in
contact with a power wire. His COM
panions saw his struggles in time to
climb the pole and save his body from
falling to the ground. He was a stranger
in this city, having come here two weeks
ago, registering as from Marietta, Ohio.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-08
TEXAS SMUGGLER
COMES To GRIEF
For Six Years He Evaded
the Vigilance Of the
Authorities.
Must Now Spend Two Years
in the Penitentiary for
His Crimes.

AUSTIN, Tex, Nov. 1.-The conviction
in the Federal court of w. L. Peasley and
his wife of smuggling marks the end OF
one of the most notable smuggling cases
ever brought to the attention of the Fell
eral authorities of the country border
ing on the Mexican frontier
Peasley was sentenced to two years i'm
prisonment on one charge and there are
other indictments pending against him.
His wife was found guilty but through
mercy for herself and small children, she
was fined 81 and made to suffer no i'm
prisonment.
Peasley was for many years a locomo-
tive engineer employed on the Southern
Pacific. He began smuggling drawn work
about six years ago from Mexico at Del
Rio and Eagle Pass, both border points,
which were the ends Of his run and 1t is
estimated that he and his wife did a
business amounting to $4,000 annually In
selling Smuggled goods. The drawn work
was brought into San Antonio on the
locomotive and thence shipped to big dry
goods houses of the Eastern and North
ern cities, where it commanded higher
prices.
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of the important historic events in which
the navy has participated during the past
year. Reference is made to the work OF
the Asiatic squadron in China and the
Philippines.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-08
NOTED LABOR ORGANIZER
SHORT IN HIS ACCOUNTS
Warrant Issued for the Arrest of the
Treasurer Of the Brother
hood of Carpenters.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 1.-THE North
American tomorrow will say: 1t is Of
ficially announced that P. j. MCGUIRE.
temporarily suspended from the secre-
ary-treasuryship of the Brotherhood os
Carpenters, is short in his accounts $40,
704.
A warrant has been issued for the ar
rest of MCGUIRE. The general executive
board of the Brotherhood of Carpenters
has also preferred specific charges OF
breach of trust against its old secretary
treasurer A vote by the 1908 local unions
of the brotherhood has been ordered re-
turned on or before December 1 making
McGuire's suspension permanent
The suspended officer was one Of the
founders of the American Federation of
Labor, as we'll as of the Brotherhood of
Carpenters.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-08
Wedding in Sutter COUNTY

MARYSVILLE, Nov. IA pretty home
wedding took place at the residence of
Conrad Schuler. in Sutter County, Thurs
day evening, when Miss Minnie M. Schu-
ler and Walter H. McAlpine, well known
and popular young people of the county,
pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Ma,
rysviIle, officiated. After the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. McAlpine departed for
Southern California
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-08
Jenkins Defeats Mcleod

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. Tom Jen-
kins tonight won the catch-as-catch-can
championship of the world in Central Ar
nory, defeating Dan Mcleod. Mcleod
won the first fall in 80 minutes with a
half-Nelson Jenkins secured the second
quite easily with a half Nelson. The third
fall also was won by Jenkins with a half
Nelson, lasting for nearly thirty minutes
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-08
Delegates Named by solano.

SUISUN, Nov. THE Board of Super
visors has selected the following dele
gates to represent Solano County in the
Chinese Exclusion Convention, to be held
in San Francisco November 21 j. B. Dale
and Patrick Dinen of Vallejo, j. B. Dew
lin of Benfcia, I. J. Lenahan of Fair
field, ]. L. Smith of Elmira.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-08
DESIRES MORE
NAVAL CADETS
Long Recommends In
crease Of Commis-
stoned Officers.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

CALL BUREAU. 14O6 G STREET. N.
W., WASHINGTON, Nov. 7.-Secretary
of the Navy Long has completed his an
nual report to the President and it will
be made public the latter part of the
month. He will include these recommea-
dations:
The enactment of a law which will per-
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-08
PRESIDENT CASTRO ACCEPTS THE GOOD OFFICES
OF CHILE TO END THE TROUBLE WITH COLOMBIA
Venezueas Chief Executive, However, Proposes Terms That
Will Not Be Acceptable to His Neghbor.

7-Pr o end trouble
staes tilarnh rhabs
\ fainter meniond President " epb Colombia
4 WASH Nov hu Panama, back
about aw %
nri H
duatn noubrek khad dreuradn n he p1 f the rebels
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-08
TROOPS PERISH
IN SAMAR RIVER
Lieutenant Crawford and
SIX Men Drown i'll
the Babylon.
Insurgents Are Becoming Very
Active on the Island
of Leyte.

CATBALOGAN, Samar, Nov. First
Lieutenant Robert T. Crawford of the
First Infantry, a sergeant and five men
while attempting to cross the Babylon
River in Samar were drowned.
The insurgents are becoming more ac-
tive in the island of Leyte. Yesterday
the town of Mattalon was attacked. Al
1nopacan the insurgents cut the telegraph
line. While detachment of American
troops was repairing it they were fired
upon by band of insurgents. After a
brief skirmish the rebels were dispersed.
The Ftlipinos who are surrendering sa "
that Iukban's provisions are exhausted
and that he and his men are living on
scanty supply of sweet potatoes. Lukban
is being strongly urged to surrender. He
yield by November 10 owing to the block
ade making 1t impossible for him to pro-
cure more food. The insurgents are de-
scribed as being in great fear of the SOL
diers
O ! ! : ! : : s:s. @
nit an immediate increase in the num-
Der of naval cadets, so that the com
missioned force of the service can be in
creased to meet the needs of the mate
rial increase of the enlisted force by 5000
men.
The authorization of additional men-of-
war, and for the information of Congress
the programmes of the general board and
of the board of construction are sub
mitted.
The Secretary's report is brief recital
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-08
Railroad Work at Victoria.

NlCTORlA, b. c., Nov. 7.-Ground was
broken to-day for the island section of
the Victoria Terminal Railway and
Ferry, which is to give Victoria connec-
ton by railway ferry with the Great
Northern system.
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the Canadian Dominion to the United
state states. .sssrsb; put within two years the
approving of the Canadian methods. or
ganized 1t on the lines that the order has
been working under since 1880.
Charles D. Thompson, the defaulting
supreme finance keeper, was born if1
Mount Clemens, Mich, in 1852. In 1870 hi,
father was elected County Treasurer OF
Macomb County. He was appointed his
fathers deputy, and upon his fathers
death was elected his successor. At the
ier of the Port Huron Savings Bank. ana
in 1883 Joined Huron Tent Of the Macca-
bees and the same year was elected SUI
preme finance keeper and was continued
in office term after term.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-08
Confession of Theft.

D. P. Markey, Supreme Commander knights
of the Maccabees- Sir: 1t is with a feel
ing Of distress and shame that tender here
with my resignation supreme finance keeper
of the order of which you the head. And
this step is taken with bitter realization that
1 no longer worthy of the companionship
of my fellow officers. I have held the posi-
tion since the order was founded, have during
most of that time been officially associated
with the present supreme officers and
never until now did L in any way betray my
trust engaged in a legitimate business
venture in which l had made large invest
ment and found myself in a position where
further money was necessary to save myself
from bankruptcy and ruin. There ap-
parently chance for loss. I then betrayed
my trust and used the funds Of the order, at
the time believing there question OF
my ability TO replace them within a short
time. The amount 1 used was $4,000. 1 have
no hope of being able to repay this amount.
1 know the order is protected from loss by
the surety bond of nearly twice the amount
in a perfectly responsible company, but this
docs not lessen my mental suffering
lieve from the disgrace of having betrayed
the confidence reposed in Nothing that
can occur can increase the tortures which
have suffered and still suffering. 1 can
only await such action may be taken and
abide by the consequences. No punishment can
be greater and suffering so intense as that
resulting from the loss of respect and esteem
/ ing necessarily caused TO my family.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-08
Career of Thompson,

The Order of the Maccabees on the
American continent was started in Lon
don, Ont, in 1873 and soon spread from
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-08
CONFESSES
EMBEZZE|NC
LARGE SUMS
Supreme FinanceKeeper
Thompson Is Short
$4,000.
Trusted Official of the Mac
cabees Loses Money Of the
Order in Business.
Long and Honorable Career Of a Dis
tinguished Man Marred by At
tempt to Retrieve Per-
sonal Fortune.

PORT HURON, Mich, Nov. by his
own written confession, Charles D.
Thompson, supreme finance keeper Of the
Supreme Tent, Knights Of the Maccabees.
and a prominent vessel and tug man Of
this city, is a defaulter in the sum of $751;
0Oe. Thompson, however, was heavily
bonded in the National Surety Company
of New York and the Fidelity and De-
posit Company of Baltimore, and the Or
DER is therefore protected from loss.
Thompson made no effort to escape after
his defalcation was discovered He is
now at his home awaiting the action Of
the bonding companies. His enlbezzle-
ment is confessed in the following letter
to Supreme Commander D. P. Markey:
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-20
PLEASURE.

April s.-Ball of St. Patrick's cornet
band at Yannes' opera house. Admis-
sion, so cents,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-20
Two Deaths,

James, a son of James and Sophia
Crawford, died at the family residence
in the Second ward at 10. 80 o'clock
Monday evening. Death was to spinal
meningitis. The boy was aged years,
months and , days. The funeral will
lake place tomorrow afternoon at .
o'clock. Services will be conducted at
the house by Rev. j. w. Bischotf. In
terment at Freeland cemetery.
Berlin Anthony died at his home in
Jeddo on Monday evening from miners
asthma and pneumonia. He was aged
SO years and is survived by his wife and
six children. The funeral took place
this afternoon. Services were conduct
ed at st. Luke's Lutheran church, and
the remains were inferred at Freeland
cemetery
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-20

They met at the golf links. She was
rich and beautiful, and he clever and
handsome up to the time he called on
her, when, to her dismay, she discovered
that he was fast loosng his hair and
approaching badness, for which she
had such an adherence that she lost
all the interest in him produced by the
first meeting. We can save this young
man second experience of this kind by
sending him package Of "Luxura," :"
the faithful hair grower and scalp rem
edy. "Luxura" is formula procured
from the renowned hair and scalp
specialist, DR.. Pincus, of Berlin, Ger
many Price $1.00, sent postage paid
on receipt of price, with written
guarantee providing for the return of
your money II it fails. In order to con-
vince the most skeptical that "Luxura"
is an honest, trustworthy hair food, a
free sample will be sent to those en-
closing &c. stamp to cover postage
Send address at once to Boston Drug
and Chemical Co., 500 Pelham Building,
Boston, Mass.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-20
Among the Sick.

William F, Ward is afflicted with
pneumonia at his home on Washington
street. His condition this afternoon is
critical.
Charles Bradley, OF oakdale, is dan
geronsly Ill with miners asthma and
dropsy. The members OF tho family
have been summoned to his bedside.
Mrs. John McMenamin, who has been
seriously i'll at her home on South Cen
tire street since Sunday, Is somewhat
improved this afternoon.
Superintendent John Wagner, of
Drifton, is able to be about again after
his severe Illness.
Mrs. James Graham, of Sandy valley,
Is not expected to live
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-20
FATAL ACCIDENT.
Leopold Shanno Killed While on His
Way to Work Yesterday Morning.

Way to Work Yesterday Morning.
Leopold Shanno, OF North Washing
ton street, was run over by a Lehigh
Valley passenger train early yesterday
morning At Drfton and died twenty
minutes after the accident.
Mr.. Shanno was employed as miner
in No 1 slope, Drifton, and left for his
work yesterday somewhat earlier than
usual, intending to procure powder at
the Drlfton supply house before going
into the mine.
The supply house is located on the
south side OF the Lehigh Valley tracks.
Mr.. Shanno was walking on the railroad
heading for his destination, when a
train of empty coal cars, bound for No.
5 collery, Jeddo, came along on the
track he occupied.
He was then In the cut west OF the
Drifton depot, and to avoid tho coal
train stepped to the next track and con-
tlnued his course. At the same time,
coming behind him, was tho passenger
train which left here at Gle o'clock, aud
although the whistle was sounded
sharply and an effort made to stop the
train, the truck Of the engine was upon
the unfortunate man before he realized
his danger and the train went over him.
Mr. Shanno was carried to Drifton
depot, where physicians promptly at
tended him. Their efforts to save his
life we're unavailing and within twenty
minutes after the accident his life
passed away. Co1s Bros. & Co.'S am
bulance was then summoned and con-
veyed the body to his home.
The deceased was a resident OF this
vicinity for considerably more than =
quarter OF century. He settled in
Highland in 1866, afterwards resided in
Eckley and from the latter town
csme to Fresland, where he made
his home for some years past. He was
good citizen and a man who had the
respect and esteem OF his many friends.
His untimely death is sincerely regretted
by his acquaintances. He was aged So
years and days.
Mr.. Shanno is survived by his wife
and tho following sons and daughters:
Leopold, Jr., of Eckley; August, OF
Wilkesbarre; Mrs. Adam Sachs and Mrs.
Henry Hill, of Eckley; Mrs. John Shelly,
Misses Annie, Tillie and Carrie and
David, Harry and Emory.
The deceased was member OF Local
Union No. 1919, U. NJ. W., OF Drifton,
the members Of which will attend the
funeral at 130 o'clock tomorrow after
noon. Services will be conducted Rev.
j. b, Kerschner, at o'clock at st.
Johns Reformed church. Interment
will be made in Freeland cemetery.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-20
District Officers Elected.

AT meeting'of delegates representing
the local unions attached to District No
T. United Mine Workers OF America,
held at Hazleton yesterday, John p.
Gallagher, of Silver Brook, was re-elect-
ed secretary and Henry Hill, of Latti-
mer, was elected treasurer. These
offices were not filled at the annual con-
ventlon held by the district last month.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-20
Property for Sale.

twelye-room house on the corner OF
Washington and Luzerne streets and
double block on the alley adjoining,
Apply to H. M. Breslin, Freelapd.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-20

encouragement Of ultimate success to
Justify them in the course pursued so
far, and unless something now unforeseen
occurs to weaken the organization tho
main objects sought for by a joint con-
ference will be attaned-possibly by a
strike, but more likely by more peace
full methods
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-20
THE LOCAL FEELING.

The question as to whether or not a
strike will take place is the foremost
local topic. The miners are, as a rule,
reticent when spoken to on the subject,
but it is known fact that II the order
to strike is issued the call will be obeyed
unanimously by the men OF this section
The miners have perfect faith in tho
judgment of the leaders chosen to con-
duct the negotiations, and, while 1t Is
true that some are not fully In accord
with the result OF the Hazleton conven-
ton, the majority believe that the time
has come when = uniform wage scale
should be insisted upon. The evil is ono
which exists particularly in this region
and the miners want it settled now, once
and for all.
Aa to the result OF the strike, IL the
order to suspend work should be issued,
there are many opinions, each person
arriving at conclusion according to
the point of view the coming struggle is
looked at.
From such information.as as the Tribune
has 80 far received, and of which the
greater part has been traced to reliable
sources, there is no fear Of defeat in the
inside circles of the union. The men
who are directing the movements OF the
United Mine Workers have sufficient
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-20
We Sell Shoes

and nothing else. You can
buy to better advantage here
than in stores where shoes
are carried as a side line,
and if you give us the op-
portunity we will prove to
you that this is true.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-20

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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-20
INVITATION TO
OPERATORS
Again Asked by Miners to
Attend Conference.
Union Officials Send Another
Letter to Anthracite En-
ployers Requesting a
Meeting on April |.

The conference at Scranton between
National President John Mitchell and
the presidents Of tho three anthracite
districts came to an end yesterday after
noon, when circular was prepared and
mailed to the heads of all Of tho coal
mining companies doing business In tho
anthracite region Inviting them to a
conference on April / and informing
them. of the resolution adopted by the
Hazleton convention concerning the ac-
tion contemplated II the conference Is
not held.
On being asked whether there wa. any
possibility OF the operators being ap-
preached through a third party Prea-
ident Mitchell said: mo plans OF In
termedlation have been as yet discusssd
by the Mine Workers officials and the
only arrangements have been made for
communications directly between the
operators and Mine Workers. However,
In tho course OF developments, We would
be only too glad to avail ourselves OF any
means OF bringing about the end which
we are trying to establish.
The miners are all unwilling to sus-
pend work, but still they favor an ad-
justment OF the prevailing conditions,
and realize that the only effectual meth
cd by which to secure this Is Joint con
ference.
The men are all in favor OF uni
form scale being paid for tho same class
OF work at the different colieries. They
believe that an hours work in Scranton
is of the same value as an hours work
in Shamokin or elsewhere, and this is
one of the phases OF the mining question
which demands the consideration OF a
joint conference"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-20
WALL STREETS OPINION.

The Philadelphia Times today says:
Banking houses usually close to Mr..
Morgan gave assurance to their custom
ers that their need be no fear OF any
coal strike, whatever the reports from
the coal district between now and April
1
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-20
EVERY BUYER
OF SHOES

is ncglecting his duty to his
purse if he fails to learn our
prices and examine our
qualities and styles before
investing money in footwear.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-20
One Fare to Washington and Return.

Via the Lehigh Valley Railroad, April
3. Tickets on sale April 3, limited for
return passage to April 10, and will be
honored on any train, except the Black
Diamond express. Consult Lehigh Val
ley ticket agents for further information,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19
YOUNGERS PAROLED.
Pardon Board After Long DcIiber-
alton Acts FavornbIy Upon the
Applications.

st. Paul. Mimi, July 1.-THE state
pardon board at noon Wednesday ap-
proved the parole of Coleman and
James Younger, who have been in the
Saltwater pententiary for the past
- years for completely in the robbery
and murder at the time of the raid
on the Mortified (Minn) bank.
St. Paul Mimi, July 15.-Coleman
and James Younger, who were grant
ed conditional parole by the board
Of pardons last Wednesday, were re-
leased from the Saltwater peniten-
tiary at ten o'clock Sunday morning.
At present they will make their home
in Saltwater, and it has not yet been
decided where they will be employed.
The men spent their first day Of free
dom upon steamboat excursion up
the St. CroiX river.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19
THE ROGERS WILL.
offered for Probate Mt Trenton-Ad-
ministrator's bonds Fixed
Mt 100000.

Trenton, n. j., July 16.-Former
United States Attorney General
Griggs, representing John S. Bark
allow and William Pennington, two of
the three executors of the will of the
late Jacob 5. Rogers, appeared be-
fore Chancellor Magic Tuesday and
offered the will of the deceased for
probate in the prerogative court.
Theodore b. Rogers, the third eN-
ecutor named in the will, did not join
in the petition.
The Metropolitan Museum Of Art,
the residuary legatee of the Rogers
will, was represented by Robert w.
Deforest. He joined in the petition
for the appointment of the admins
traitors.
Chancellor Magic granted the petit
tion and fixed the administrator S
bond at 100000. a New York surety
company becoming bondsman.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19
LABOR WILL FIGHT.
The Conference Mt Pittsburgh Comes
to Naught and the Order TO
strike Is Sent Out

Pittsburgh, Pa, July 1.-THE great
strike of union labor against the
United States Steel corporation has
begun. The conference between the
Ia Dor leaders and representatives of
the corporations adjourned Saturday
ity Of bringing about an agreement,
and a hour later President Shaffer.
of the Amalgamated Association of
Iron, Steel and Tin Workers, sent out
telegram declaring the general
strike. Forty-fve thousand skilled
workmen and 10000 unskilled men
are directly affected by this order.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19
More Victims.
OUT ON PAROLE.
Gov, savage. of Nebraska, Is Lenient
TO Ex-State Treasurer hartley,
Convicted of l. m u element.

Lincoln. Neb., July 15.-Gov. Savage
late Saturday night issued an order
of parole to Joseph S. BARLEY, former
state treasurer of Nebraska, convicted
Of the embezzlement of nearly $500, 900
and sentenced TO the penitentiary for
90 years BARLEY was released from
the prison at ten O'Clock, his parole
being made 10 his attorney, Charles
2. Whedon. Only the governor, Mr..
Whedon and Warden Davis were aware
of the action. BARLEY had only served
40 months Of his term.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19
FARM FORESTRY NOTES.
Plan Pursued by Massachusetts
Landowner Is of a. simple and
Practical Nature.

Only a limited amount of practical
work in thinning, trimming and care
of farm woodland has been attempt
ed in the east. Many Of the plans de-
scribed appear rather complicated to
the average farmer and the forests
are generally allowed TO take care Of
themselves. The plan pursued by Ma
thanel Norton, of Plymouth county,
Mass, is especially interesting as a
study, even in the west, because of its
simple and practical nature. Ten
years ago he bought so acres of mixed
white pine and sprout oak. This tract
he has managed by removing all the
oak that interfered with or shaded
the growing pines until the woodland
has been transformed from a miscel-
laneous forest tract to valuable pine