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The San Francisco call., 1904-12-06
PLAN ON FOOT TO FORM
BIG TELEPHONE TRUS
Proposed Corporation Will Involve a
Capital of Seven Hundred Mill
lion Dollars.

CHICAGO, Dec. 5-A scheme,
which is the preliminary step to the
organization of a gigantic telephone
trust. which. when it's alleged pur-
pose is accomplished. will involve a
capital estimated at 5000. 100000 and
which will put out of existence all in
dependent telephone manufacturing
companies in the country. has come TO
light in Chicago, with the announce
ment that a representative of an East
ern syndicate IS endeavOring TO OBJ
tain options on all the independent
telephone factories in the city and
has obtained a few.
Similar options are being sought
from all the independent telephone
manufacturing plants throughout the
country. with the object of forming a
big combination of manufacturing
telephone interests on about the same
order as other large corporations.
such as the United States Steel Cor
poration, in order TO eliminate COM
petition in this line
W. ]. Hilands OF Chicago, who Is
said to represent Eastern parties in
the movement. declared that the pro-
posed combination had proceeded so
far that there was very little doubt
about its cOnsummatiOn.
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c.

The Seamen's Union of America
opened its ninth annual convention
yesterday morning at Eagles Hall, 731
Iantic States, the Great Lakes and Pa
cific Coast were present. Many who
had not arrived yesterday will be on
hand this morning.
The convention was called 70 order at
10 O'Clock by President w. Penje of
Chicago. He got a cordial reception as
he took the platform. He introduced
Walter Macarthur, editor of the Coast
Seamen's Journal, who made the OPEN
ing address and extended a sincere
welcome to the visiting delegates on
behalf of the local district.
The convention got its books and re-
ports in order for the commencement
of business. The committees were
named and the reports Of the president,
treasurer and secretary were read. Re-
ports of the organizing and legislative
committees and also the reports of the
members of this organization who were
delegates to the recent convention of
the American Federation of Labor were
read and referred to the committees. A
report from the committee on rules rec
ommending that assistance be given
the licensed mates of the Great Lakes
in organizing a union was unanimously
adopted.
An open meeting under the auspices
of the Seamen's Union of America will
be held Saturday evening at Sailors
Union Hall. East and Mission streets.
The meeting is to give all the seamen
in port a chance TO meet the visiting
delegates and discuss the conditions of
their organization. Many prominent
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The San Francisco call., 1904-12-06
SEAMEN OF AMERICA CONVENE
NINTH ANNUAL. SESSION
Delegates From All Parts of Country
Are Present at the Opening

leaders will discuss topics of interest to
the seamen. A theater party for the
delegates has been arranged for We'd
nesday evening. No programme for the
entertainment of the visitors has as yet
been planned. The convention will
meet again this morning.
The following delegates were present.
Edward Andersen. Hans Goranson Lawrence
Corbett. Andrew Brandt Peter S Gade and
J. s. Hylen. representing the Fishermen's Pro-
teetive Union OF the Pacific Coast and Alaska
Frank Mccarthy. George Williams and Miles
F. Gaffney. representing the Bay and River
Steamboat Mems Union of America; John NJ.
Lyons c. r. Harrington, William Harden and
John KeviIle representing the Pacific Coast
Marine Fremen's Union: James Graham. rep
resentine the Marine Cooks and Stewards AS
sociation: George C. Banister Archie Long.
Eugene Steidle James West. d. W. Paul.
F. Scharrenberg. II. l.. Peterson. Harry Ohl-
sen. John W. Eriksen. Charles +. Hammarian.
William Thorbeck. William Gohl. Edward
Rosenberg, Andrew Furusath and John Pear
son, representing the Sailors Union; william
Penje. W. II. Jenkins. l. Fitzpatrick and
George Hanson. representing the Lake Sea-
mems Union; Daniel Sullivan. representing the
Atlantic Coast Marine Firemens Union; David
English representing the Marine Cooks and
stewards Union of the Great Lakes; William
Frazier, representing the Atlantic Coast Sea
mems Union.
The president appointed the follow
ing committees:
Committee on rules-M F. Gaffney L. 6.
Fitzpatrick and Eugene Steidle.
Committee on resolutlonS-C. j. harrington
William Gohl H. Ohlson. j. n. Erickson, II.
l.. Peterson William Curry, L. Corbett.s NJ.
F. Ganney and Edward Andersen.
Committee on constitutions Edward Rosen-
berg Paul Scharrenberg. David English. George
Hansen John Caville. 1. n. Hylen, Eugene
Steidle L. s. Fitzpatrick and Peter 5. Gade.
Committee on organization-D. L. Sullivan,
John Pearson, W. Harden, Frederick Hillman,
Frank Mccarthy, p. c. Banster, William
Thorbeck Peter S. Gade and William Penje.
Committee on legislation-A. Furuseth, w.
II Jenkins, ]. NJ. Lyons. Andrew Brandt,
George Williams Archie Long, c. F. Ham
merin Hans Sorensen and James Graham.
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AlcaZaF.

The three-act comedy, The Pro-
fessor's Love Story" began the week
last night at the Alcazar. 1t was
presented by the clever company most
acceptab bly, to a highly gratified au-
dience The fun of the comedy
ilmps somewhat in the first act and
trcts along nimbly in the second, but
the pathos, the humanity and the hu-
NOR are climaxed together in the
third, and the curtain falls to con-
tinued applause. Mr.. Craig has no
easy role in that of the absent minded
Professor Goodwillie, and adroitly
keeps back from that dangerous line
where eccentrieity develops into the
ridiculous. Much dry Scotch humor
is there in the Pete and Henders of
Harry Hilliard and John B. Maher,
respectively, the hot and cold suitors
for the hand of Effie Proctor. which
character. in dialect and action, was
well portrayed by Laura Adams.
Lillian Lawrence is the heroine. Lucy
White, and plays the part with her
usual fidelity and thoroughness.
Adele Belgrade and Elizabeth Wood
son are cast in congenial roles. and
share the applause with the heroine,
George Osbourne treats the audience
to a good bit of character in the part
of DIR. CoZens.
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The Managers, Benefit

Seats will go on sale at the box Of
flee of the Orpheum this morning for
the sixth annual benefit of the Asso-
ciated Theatrical Managers of San
Francisco in aid of their charity fund
for the sick and needy in the profess
sion, which will take place at the Or
pheum next Friday afternoon at
o'clock sharp. The programme will
be a long and varied one and, from
present indications, the house will be
packed
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-06
Columbia.

The third and final week of Maxine
Elliott's engagement is now on at the
Columbia Theater. where her fine
production of Her Own Way" has
been witnessed and enjoyed by some
very large houses. Seat sale for the
remaining five nights and Saturday
matinee is very large, and the de-
lightful Clyde Fitch play will be
seen by great numbers up to and in
cluding Saturday night, when the
final presentation takes place. There
will be a matinee Saturday. Next
Sunday night comes "A Chinese
Honeymoon"
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Central.

Race horses, jockeys, plenty Of fun
and a well defined plot characterized
the excellent production of The
Suburban" at the Central Theater last
night. This is the first time the great
melodrama has ever been seen in this
city after having toured the East for
several seasons. Ethel Clifton and Her.
schel Mayall were as usual happily cast
and both were well received. Mr.. May
all is unconventional and does some of
his best work as Donald Gordon, the
rich Scotchman's son. Henry Schumer
gave an exceptionally fine performance
of a difficult Sir Ralph Gordon. James
Corrigan was hilariously funny as the
honest German. Ernest Howell as the
malicious old servant was unpleasant
ly cast but treated the part in his fin
ished manner and scored a hit. The
other members of the company were
seen to advantage.
The scenic effects are realistic. From
the swagger gaming house in the first
act. to the lime kiln and its thrilling
situations the scenic artists under
Frank z. Cutler had an opportunity to
do clever work and the chance was
more than realized The great scene
shows the race course with its hun
dreds of spectators.
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RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.


The other speakers followed, and then
resolutions, introduced by Mr.. Lane,
expressing the views of the meeting,
were unanimously adopted. The resolu-
tions follow:
Whereas. the Government OF the United
States has sanctioned the principle of interna-
tional arbitration by frequent resort TO it in
tts controversies with other nations and by
joining with the civilized world in the creation
Of the permanent court OF arbitration at The
Hague: and
Whereas. treaties have been and are soon to
be negotiated BY the United States with sig
natory powers Of The Hague convention, by
which submission Of certain classes Of dis
tory upon the contracting parties; therefore
be Il
Resolved. by the citizens of California in
general mass meeting assembled That IL is cur
profound conviction that appeal to arbitrs-
tiOn in all controversies which may fall Of
diplomatic adjustment is the only humane and
rational method of settlement for civilized ma
ticns: and that 10 this end we view with great
satisfaction any action which will extend that
principle and thus secure the benefits arising
from the constantly enlsrging political and
commercial relations OF the world; and Be IL
further
Resolved. That we view with unqualified ap-
proval the negotiation Of treaties by the
United States with other powers. which make
obligatory a submission TO The Hague tribunal
OF controversies between them, and we ear
Bestly appeal 10 the Senators from the State
OF California to use their influence in securing
the prompt approval OF such treaties by the
United States Senate; and be il further
Resolved, That copies Of these resolutions be
forthwith forwarded 10 the President OF the
United States 10 the Senators from the State
Of California. to the president OF the United
States Senate and 10 the chairman Of the Sen
ate Committee on Foreign Relations.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-06
Glutes.

The Hart company of mystifiers made
their first appearance at the Chutes
yesterday and scored great success at
both performances. Holmes and Deane
tine little hussars, offered very in
teresting musical speciality. Lillian
Levy, a singing and dancing soubrette,
was warmly applauded. The Clarence
sisters. known otherwise as the Aus
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-06
Rows killed while at play.

SPOKANE, Dec. 5.-The bodies Of
Percy Harris and Kenneth Willis were
found under the logs in Lake Coeur
d'Alene at Camerons Quarry, Idaho,
to-day. The boys, who were about
years of age, were last seen about 4
o'clock Sunday. They had been play
ing about the logs.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-06

tralian nuggets; Rance Smith, ''the
man who gets up steam" Mabel Lam
son, the popular singer of illustrated
songs, and the American biograph,
showing many novelties in moving pic
lures, completed a capital programme.
On Thursday night, after the regular
performance, the amateurs will appear
in many novel living pictures. The
Prismatic Electric Fountain will like
wise give an excellent display.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-06
semi.Annual Millinery Sale.

Miss J. E Connor begs to announce to the
ladies of San Francisco that she will offer her
entire stock OF imported hats at greatly re-
duced rates: $25 hats, S15; SIS hats $40; SIC
hats So Sale beginning Monday, a m and
following days. 13S Geary st.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-06
A New Art Gallery.

We have converted our picture room
into a beautiful gallery for the exhibi-
tion and sale of moderate priced paint
ings. water colors. pastels. etchings and
fine photographs. Inspection cordially in
vited Sanborn- Vail & Co.. TAI Market ST
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-06
TO STIMULATE SENATE.

In stating the object of the meet
ing Judge Morrow said that 1t was
the desire of the American people to
stimulate the United States Senate to
immediate action in ratifying the arbi-
tration treaties with various foreign
Governments that had been drafted
by Secretary Hay.
The coming session of Congress is
short" said Judge Morrow, "and we
do not want this great question to
stand in allegiance longer than is abso-
lutely necessary. During the week
there Will be meetings in many of the
large Eastern cities to urge that inn
mediate action be taken OH these
treaties. Looking out as We do on the
sea that sweeps the Orient we should
have a voice in this question and we
are here tonight to do what we can
10 aid the movement to secure last
ing peace among the peoples of the
earth"
The Rev Mr.. Leavitt said that the
condition for which the world had
hoped for and despaired of was at
last near at hand. Five hundred years
before Christ. he continued. the He
brew philosophers thought the time
for the end OF war had come, but to-
day finds men fighting more bravely
and more scientifically than ever be-
fore in the history of man. A thing
that made the present war in the
Orient. he concluded. stand out most
strikingly was that the Gar, led astray
bv the wiles of wicked advisers, failed
TO make use of the tribunal he him.
self established at The Hague. Never
theless. he said. when war is replaced
with peaceful but not less virile and
stimulating occupations, it viii be
swept aside and men will dwell in
everlasting peace.
WAR OUT OF DATE.
President Benjamin Ide Wheeler
said that the movement undertaken
! by the United States was certain of
! great results. not only because war
was out of date and was killing itself
off. but because the words of John
Hay carried more weight than those
4 of any statesman in Europe and be-
4 cause in his magnificent navy Uncle
Sam had the big stick with which
( 10 support his theories, there being no
better insurer Of peace than prepared
ness for war
Judge Hunt referred to the con-
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-06

PARIS Dec. 5.-The court ordered an IN
vestigation OF the charges brought by both
parties in the Rejane-Porel divorce case
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-06
SOZODONT

is essential TO one whose breath is not pure
and sweet. Penetrating the little crevices.
It deodorizes, sweetens and purifies them.
and makes you feel genteel and clean-cut
sFoRMs. LIQUID. POWDER PASTE
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-06
A FATAL EKEoR

A man steps into your office. draws up
his chair. and talks right into your face.
His breath is offensive. Your only thought is
how 10 get rid Of him and his business. You
cut him short with. 81 am not interested. :"
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-06

sity OF California The object of the
meeting was first explained by Judge
Morrow
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-18
PEAK AND Elk MOUNTAIN COUNTRY

whirled us through farms, meadows,
Woodlands and over hills and arroyas,
depositing us safely before the tent OF
our companion. Mr.. Moore. at Por.
yenir lake while twilight yet fingered
to welcome us. Needless To say that
supper and bed were fully appreciated
that night, although the supper was
cooked on the camp fire and the bed
was made on the hard. cold ground.
Morning found us refreshed and
ready for deeds Of daring. Mr.. Moore
left us after breakfast. taking our out
fit around to the Haryer carriage
house. from which point he was to
ascend to the resort while Photo
grapher Stirrat and assistant were to
80 on through the grand canyon and
up to Haryey's BY that way, expecting
that all would meet there not much
later than dinner time--another IN.
stance OF plans that failed. as It was
not until supper thar we three met
again. Mr.. Moore proved to be a
capital mountaineer by packing his
two animals and successfully climbing
the Harvey trail unassisted and with.
out mishap. arriving at the ranch at
the appointed time. Meanwhile we
picture takers clambered around In
the rugged passes Of Hermit canyon
endeavoring to bring within effective
range some Of the more striking fen.
lures OF that glorious gorge which II
once made known to the world would
draw worshipers from far and near. So
rich and wonderful are the beauties
|of the canyon that the difficulty en-
countered was not to find views for
photographing but to decide what ones
Of the many should be selected. Fin.
ally as the day began to shorten wo
were warned by appetite that we must
HhDltifb 8lul hu6 illiuD vi I,ouV ltSt vi
more. to Haryey's was yet ahead Of us
and that camera was growing heav.
Ter and heavier although its weight
was shared between us.
Turning from the Poryenlr Cor Her
|miD canyon into tho Harvey canyon,
we found that the little stream which
tumbIes through 4 was yet solid Ice,
although flowers were blooming In
sheltered and sunny places. When we
sighted the Harvey falls. Glory! They,
too. dwere solid leo, cleaning In the
sunshine. And although 10 reach them
] imposed weary climb OF 500 feel
both down and UP, with an hour Of
time consumed In finding the proper
point Of view, and transfixing the
beautiful scene upon the sensitive
plate we could not forego so doing.
Then up, up again we tolIed, catch.
| ing at every turn impressive sights OF
mighty Hermit's towering walls and Of
the frightful tumble OF cliffs, towers
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-18
Young Car Barn Bandit Makes
Two Desperate Attemptsto
Terminate His Worth
less Existence
SERIOUS CONDITION
Opens All Artery With Lead
Pencil md Eats Freely OF
Phosphoric Matches

CHICAGO, Ills. April is Peter
Niedemeier. one OF the car barn ban
dts, attempted 10 commit suicide In
his cell early today and not TN be was
unconscious from loss 81 blood was
he discovered He was taken 10 the
Jail hospital and revived. His condi-
tion Is still serious. He had eaten
matches and opened an artery in his
arm with a lead pencil,
Niedemeier made 4 second attempt
at suicide after the wound had been
dressed and closed by the county
physician. He was lying apparently
unconscious under the care OF guard.
His right arm and hand were hidden
By the bed clothing and with hardly
4 perceptable motion he slipped on the
bandages from the left arm and tore
the vein open again. unconsciously
he uttered groan and made con-
vulsiye movement which attracted the
attention Of physicians and nurses.
The wound was rebandaged while
Niedemeier pleaded to be- allowed TO
die. He had lost a large quantity Of
blood ana was almost pulsoless for
q time. The greatest danger, how
ever, is from the phosphorus which
he swallowed on matches. 1t is i ar
Cd he win not survive. but il he !: ~
TIL Friday he will be carried Il -
gallows and executed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-18
NUMEROUS ENTRIES FOR
BOSTON HORSE sstoW5

BOSTON. Mass. April 1s.-- -Numer.
GUS visitors from New York. provi-
dence and other places are here for
the annual Boston horse show. which
opens tonihgt In Mechanics building.
The officers and directors Of tho horse
show association have been working
indefatigably TO make this the best
exhibition ever given in Boston and
all indications point to = successful
Issue Of their endeavors. The entry
list shows particularly strong in saddle
horses and hunters, while the quality
Of the entries In the harness class at
least equals the exhibit Of the New
York and Chicago shows.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-18
As Yet No
Decision

ST. PAUL. Minn.. April 1S.--No de-
cision was handed down by tho United
States circuit court on the motion Of
=. II. Hartman and W. Pierce. for
leave to intervene in the settIement
Of the Northern Securities company's
afairs. Judge Sanborn informed The
Associated Press that the decision
would be given out on or before Thurs
day. April n. The decision is IN
course Of preparation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-18
TAMMANYITES, HILLITES
ENGAGE IN FIGHTS

It was said this morning that M,
ply Of Tammany, offered comprdlh.
ise by suggesting that Tammany would
agree to the adoption Of the unit rule
il the name OF the candidate. as for
instance Judge Parker, was not men.
toned. Coupled with this was the
demand that Tammany be allowed a
delegate at large. Murphy himself
preferably TO this suggestion Hill
gave an emphatic 10! The conven.
tion was called 20 erder shortly after
ZOO this afternoon While the dele.
gates were assembling rumor gained
circulation that Sen. Hill and the Par.
ker's forces had partially decided that
between sessions Of the convention
they would inform the Tammany peo.
pie that they would concede Murphy
on the delegation at large.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-18

don't want New Mexico and Arizona
admitted on any conditions. However,
they have withdrawn their opposition
and the vote on the bill will be unani-
nous as far as the republicans are
concerned. The democrats Will oppose
the bill and ask for the admission Of
four states. There is no doubt but
the bill will pass the house. II Is
considered to have a fair chance in
the session this term. II It is brought
up II win pass. II NOT It win be fairly
certain to go through at the short
term.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-18

ALBANY, N. T., April 1S.-At a
meeting OF the state committee Of the
democrats this morning, Former state
Senator George Raines was chosen
both temporary and permanent chair.
man Of the convention. When the roll
Of delegates was about to be called
in committee, Senator Grady. a Tam.
many representative. moved that all
contests TO be noted. The secretary
said he had no notice Of any contest
and Chairman Campbell said Il was
the custom to make up the roll Of dele.
gates from the lists presented by the
various committeeman. Eventually it
was ruled that contests would only be
noted when filled with the committee.
The meeting Of the committee war
most heated throughout.