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Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-01
Telegraphers' Strike
a Great Danger
Cabinet Council Studies
Problem
II Is Rumored That Wltte Has De.
eided to Sacrifice M. Durnovo,
Acting Minister Of the
Interior
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. /, 3:20 a. IN.
The official dispatches announcing
the decisive crushing of the great
mutny at Sebastopol and the capture
of all the mutineers, including the
fanatical commander, Lieutenant
Schmidt, has raised a great load from
the hearts of Count Witte and his as
sociates in the government.
AT protracted cabinet council yes
terday long and serious consideration
was given to an even graver problem,
the general strike of the telegraph
and postal employees, which has COM
pletely parayzed the interior COM
munication of the empire and which,
If continued will mean nothing else
than the economic and Industrial
death of Russia.
Rumors were flying thick and fast
late tonight that Count Witte had
decided to sacrifice M. Durnovo. the
acting minister of the interior, whose
action in discharging the leaders of the
employees brought on the strike. 1t is
believed, however, that M. Durnovo
will be given a final opportunity to
rectify his error.
ASCOlu ulllB W leicp1OfllC information
from Moscow the telegraphers there
approached Baron MidemS the prefect.
who promised to present a petition for
the re-employment of those who had
been discharged If work was immedi-
ately recommended. The government
perhaps will accept this egress from
it's difficulty in this regard.
The interruption of telegraphic COM
munication with the interior is COM
plete and the Associated Press is able
to forward foreign dispatches only by
special arrangement.
Panic In st. Petersburg
The situation at st. Petersburg was
extremely tense yesterday. In the
absence of definite information from
Sebastopol the widest rumors were
in circulation in the city
The revolutionists eagerly seized the
opportunity to spread reports that the
mutineers had been completely vic
torious. They worked especially among
the troops, button -holing every soldier
and sailor whom they encountered in
the streets.
A panic spread on the bourse, and
government bonds dropped heavily.
The government finally recognized
that 1t was a tactical mistake to hold
up the news, but the official announce
ment of victory at Sebastopol came too
late to undo great deal of harm.
The dispatches show that the resist
ance of the mutineers, when they were
convinced that the government meant
business and could count on the active
support of the troops in the forts, was
faint-hearted AS the Otchakoff fired
only half dozen shots before hauling
down its flag the damage to the city
of Sebastopol may be felt less than
had been expected.
Lieut. Schmidt and other leaders of
the mutineers probably expect short
trial, and it is certain that the gov
ernment will show them no leniency.
Lieut. Schmidt for a short time COM
manded one of the torpedo boats built
for Russia by Lewis Nixon. He is well
known to Mr.. Nixon, who says he is
rattle Drained and incompetent. The
lieutenant was retired few weeks ago
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-01
BANKERS SON KILLS HIMSELF
Charles D. Godfrey, Resident of San
Diego, Fires Bullet Into
His Brain
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 3O-Charles d.
Godfrey son of Charles II. Godfrey, a
New York banker, committed suicide
early this morning at the Col. Randlette
place near Lamesa. Mr.. Godfrey was
80 years of age. His health was poor
and he was placed in charge of nurse,
Mrs. Price, and has spent much time in
travel, He came here about six years
ago from Australia, and resided for a
time at the Brewster hotel. For two
winters he had a cottage at Coronado,
where his mother spent last winter
with him. He moved to Lamesa last
spring. On account of health he had
frequent fits of despondency and had
threatened to take his life.
Last night upon retiring about mid
night he told the nurse not to be wor-
ried if she should hear shot, as he was
going after coyotes If they came howl
ing around the place. About 1 o'clock
the nurse did hear a shot and concluded
that it was not outside the house. She
ran to Mr.. Godfrey's room and found
him lying on the bed dying. He .had
placed the mizzle of a revolver in his
mouth and sent a bullet crashing into
his brain. He was unconscious and
died in about an hour.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-01
NO BACKING FOR THE SULTAN
Officers Dissatisfied at Not Receiving
Usual Gifts
By Associated Press.


CONSTANTINOPLE Nov. 3O.-There
are indications that should there be
further trouble with the powers it must
be difficult for the sultan to get strong
backing, even among that section of
the army stationed at Constantinople.
The sultan during the Bairam festival
is in the habit of having the crews of
his warships and the members of the
regiments stationed at the capital to an
evening meal in the palace after the
days of fasting.
This meal Is called "Iftar'' and dur
ing 1T the sultan distributes gifts upon
the various army and navy and other
officials. This year the sultan, how
ever, wished to cut down the amount
generally so given out to the navy to
$4,000. An admiral was charged with
the making of this cut, but he was in
formed that he must do so without
causing dissatisfaction. The admiral
accomplished his task by leaving out
large number of officers who hitherto
had received gifts of money and by
reducing the amounts paid to others.
1t should be remembered that the
majority of the officers here do not
receive more than six or eight months
pay in year. When the distribution
following the feast took place the of
ficers whose names were not on the
admiraPs list did not receive gifts. and
many others received less than the
amounts usually allotted to them. on
the night of Nov. 23 5000 officers went
in a body to the palace forced an
entrance and demanded the usual gifts.
The sultan was thoroughly alarmed
and Immediately sent down a large
amount of money. with which the off,
GERS were hurriedly paid. In the ensu-
ing confusion many officers were paid
two and three times the amount they
expected. The crowd then dispersed
in an orderly manner.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-01
PARSONS DECLARES HE
REPUDIATES ALL BOSSES
NEW YORK REPUBLICAN, MAKES
STATEMENT
Candidate for President of County
Committee Says That He viii Be
Committed to the Support Of No
Particular Man

BY Associated Press
NEW YORK, Nov. 3O.-Herbert Par
sons. candidate for president of the
Republican county committee. issued
a statement early today specifically
repudiating all bosses.
Mr.. Parsons announced that he de-
sired no member of the county com-
mittee to vote for him on the theory
that such a vote would in any way
commit him, Mr. Parsons, to the sup
port of any particular man for the
Republican leadership in the state.
Mr.. Parsons statement is in part
as follows:
There have been statements in the
newspapers that / have received a
mandate from Washington. L have not
received, nor do 1 expect to receive Il
mandate or anything in the nature of
a mandate from Washington or any
other place. In order, however, that
there may be no misunderstanding as
to my position in my candidacy for the
presidency of the Republican county
committee, 1 reiterate that if elected
l will recognize no factional discrimi-
nation of any kind in the Republican
party.
II will regard myself as the repre-
sentative neither of Mr. Odell nor Mr.,
Platt, as owing fealty to no machine
and no boss, but as standing in an
absolutely independent position, re-
soly ed to conduct the affairs of the
party with an eye singly to making
the party, so far as my power extends,
subserve the best interests of the peo-
pie.
mo support that may be given to me
will create any obligation, express or
implied, on my part, as TO the support
may give any man for the leadership
in the Republican party in the state"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-01
8 DROWNED IN
THE YUKON RIVER
SC0W IS WRECKED BY AN
ICE JAM
Party Had Started From Dawson In
an Effort to Reach Circle City.
Unable to Land at
Forty Mile
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
VANCOUVER, B. c., Nov 3o.-With
sure death facing them, and without
fighting chance left, eight men were
caught in an ice jam at Coal Creek, be-
low Forty Mile, october 26, and were
drowned.
Benjamin f. Sinclair James w. Sui
ivan, John Lund, C. Johnson and four
others left Dawson on October % in
scow for Circle City, whence they in
tended going overland to Fairbanks.
The ice was running heavily at the
time, and the party was unable to make
landing at Forty Mile the next morn
ing to report to the police, which is the
custom. No report being made of their
having passed Eagle the police made an
investigation and concluded that they
had passed Eagle In the night.
Henry Isaacs, Andy Meiserau, G. w.
Adams who arrived at Dawson from
Fairbanks yesterday, say that Capt.
William Moore reports having seen
eight men in scow strike a jam about
noon on October 26. The ice was heavy
at the time and the jam piled high. one
man got out of the scow and started to
crawl over the ice toward the shore.
Moore ran into his cabin to get his
binoculars, and when he returned the
scow had been crushed and the men on
the ice had disappeared. An immense
jam formed at the place.
The Isaacs party say this must be
true, for not a roadhouse on the entire
river has seen any of the party.
Sinclair leaves a wife and three small
children.
1t is believed that Alexander Mclean,
former champion oarsman, was in the
party. MtLean came to Vancouver five
years ago with A. Stansbury, an Aus
tralian oarsman. He was here for sew
eral months and rowed against Bob
Johnston of Vancouver
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-01
NEW SANTA FE LINE
Surveyors Working on Branch to Con-
meet With Santa Cruz and
Hanford
~ Associated Presn.

BY SSSOcidlSu f'IeSh
SANTA CRUZ. Nov. 30.--A party of
railroad surveyors arrived in Santa
Cruz yesterday with, Instruments
marked A. T. & S. +. railway and
admission has been made by several of
them that they were here to survey a
preliminary line from Santa Cruz and
IIanford and Visalia to connect with
the Santa Fes main line at the latter
point.
Capt. M. b. King of the Santa Fe en-
gineering department. is in charge of
the party, which consists of fourteen
men. He stated that he is instructed
TO make a preliminary survey for pri-
vate parties, but the marks on the tools
and the previous employment of the
men point to the Santa Fe as the road
employing them now.
1t is said that the new line is to
follow the eighteenth meridian from
Hanford. iarting from the base of
the Mour Diablo range in the southern
end OF San Benito county, following
the San Benito river from its head
waters via HOLSTER and San Juan to
the Pajaro river at Watsonville and
thence via Capitola to Santa Cruz
Capt. King Is buying wagons and
ma terial here and expects that this
preliminary survey will take at least
four months.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-01
MATE OF BARGE LOST
Madeira Wrecked on Lake Superior
and One Man Drowned
By ASsOCiateo Press.

BY ASSoclateo Press.
DULUTH, Mimi, Nov. 30.-The
barge Madeira, which has been missing
on Lake Superior since she broke
away from the steamer Edenborne, is
ashore at Split Rock. All the members
of the crew except Mate James Mar
row, who lost his life, arrived here
today. Captain J. M. Disette had both
feet frozen. Marrow was drowned
while trying to reach the shore by
jumping on a cliff which oVerhung the
water.
Dashed on the rocks near Thomas
vile, 40 miles north Of Two Harbors,
the steel steamer George c. Spencer
and her consort, the Amboy, of the
Tonawanda Steel company's line, are
wrecks. The crews We're saved by fish
ermen,
Three men lost their lives on the
scow George Herbert which ran ashore
at Two Islands. The other two men,
bers of the crew were saved.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-01
CampbelI.Bannerman
to Be Premier
Balfour and His Cabinet
to Resign
It Is Expected That Retirement Of
Government Will BE Announced
Next dnesday-Election
to Come In January
Nv Associated Press.

y Associated PreSS.
LONDON, Nov. 0.-Notwithstand-
ing the repeated assertions from the
liberal side that Sir Henry Campbell
Bannerman would not take office at
the present juncture, 1t is now gener-
ally believed that the result of the
cabinet council to be held today will
be the heralding of a liberal govern
ment with Sir Henry as premier. The
official announcement of the result of
the council is likely to be delayed
for a few days. but the Associated
Press understands that Mr.. Balfour
will intimate to his colleagues his de-
sire to leave Office and will invite their
concurrence.
A few days will be required for the
formalities Of laying thematter before
King Edward who will arrive at Buck
ingham palace next Monday to hold
a privy council on the following morn
ing. Probably the resignation of the
government will be announced on
Wednesday and then King Edward
will invite Sir Henry Campbell Ban
herman to form a ministry. Sir Henry's
acceptance of the task is regarded as
a foregone conclusion, in which case
the election will take place in January.
The liberal Daily News, in an edi-
torial on the situation, puts the case
bluntly in favor of Sir Henry Camp
bell-Bannerman taking Office. 1t says:
Suppose that in the event of Sir
Henry Campbell l-Bannerman's refusal
Premier Balfour should advise King
Edward to send for Joseph Chamber
lain? This is doubtless a somewhat
wild suggestion, but it cannot be
doubted that Mr.. Chamberlain would
seize the opportunity to form pro-
tectionist government"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-01
OFFICERS TO MAKE BREAD
War Department Orders That They
Be Given Instructions in
Cooking
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 3O.-Under u
new policy decided by the war depart
ment officers of the commissary depart
ment are to be taught to make bread
and will be given practical instructions
in cooking. Officers of the commissary
department will accordingly be sent to
the school of application for cavalry
and field artillery at Fort Riley, Kan.
for course in the school for cooks and
bakers, 1t is the belief of the army of .
ficers that with the requirement of
practical and technical knowledge by
the officers In the baking of bread and
cooking of food great reform will be
brought about in the preparation of
food in the army.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-01
ACTIVITY Renewed IN
THE TODD INVESTIGATION
DAUGHTERS ATTORNEY FINDS
CLUES IN PHILADELPHIA
lngersolI Lockwood Who Was the
Woman's Lawyer Produces Three
Documents Purportng to Convey
Portions of Her Property
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Nov. 30-There was a
revival of activity yesterday both in
the criminal investigation and the civil
proceedings at law consequent upon
the death of Mrs. Margaretta Todd, the
wealthy New York woman found man
gled on the Reading tracks in Phila-
delphia on October 27. Theron Davis,
one of the attorneys for Mrs. Rosalie
Tousey, Mrs Todd's daughter spent
the day in Philadelphia following
strong clues which are expected to re-
veal who the persons were who were
with Mrs. Todd on the night of her
death, including q man who met her
at the railroad station in that city.
Mr.. Davis returned from Philadelphia
last night.
81 made satisfactory progress" he
said "but do not feel justified as yet
in divulging the facts or giving any
intimation of them. Such a course
would be too likely to defeat the ends
of Justice
In this city Ingersoll Lockwood, for
many years the intimate friend and
legal adviser of the dead woman, pro-
duced three documents purporting to
convey portions of her property. Two
of these were assignments of mort
cages, the existence of which was un-
known to Mrs. Tousey or her attor-
neys. They were dated in 1904 and
transferred a mortgage for $50. 900 and
one for $4,000 from Mrs. Todd to Lock-
wood himself.
A copy of the third document was
served yesterday by Mr.. Lockwood
upon the Lincoln Trust company, tenn
porary administrator of the estate. 1t
is the deed of trust by which Mr.. Lock-
wood some time ago claimed possess
sion of Mrs. Todd's personal estate.
amounting by his own admission to
more than 100000.
The deed makes Mr.. Lockwood trus-
tee of the entire personal estate, in
structs him to invest the funds, and
from the income pay Jennie M. Paine,
at one time Mrs. sTodds maid, $1,000,
keep $1,000 annually for himself and
turn over the balance of the income
to Mrs Tousey
The trust terminates on Mr.. Lock-
woods death.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-01
MORE WRECKS REPORTED
FROM THE GREAT LAKES
BIG ORE CARRIER w. e. COREY
is ASHORE
Barge Madeira Goes to Pieces and the
Mate Loses His Life-AScow George
Herbert Is Broken Up and Three
Men Perish
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
CLEVELAND, Nov. 30.-The follow
ing telegram was received at the Of
flee of the Pittsburg Steamship COM
pany this afternoon, with reference to
Corey.
I'VE are ashore on the east end of
Michigan island. We were running
very slow. Went on very easy; did not
know that she had stopped; sand and
gravel bottom; don't think boat in
jured; ballast tanks full of water when
went on; will not pump out until we
get tug to help us; cannot tell whether
tanks leak or not; notify Ashland to
send tug to stay by us; send tugs from
Duluth also wrecking outfit"
TIE telegram was from Capt. Bailey
of the Corey.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-01
PART |

1-LiberaIs will win. t"
2-Annapois case goes to court,
3--Germany after the Equitable.
4-Editorial.
5-City news.
6-7-8-Sports.
street cars run every 8 minutes.
2-Southern California news.
3-classified advertisements.
4-5-Publc advertising.
6-Peope give thanks.
EASTERN
Hartman plans extensive campaign or
construction in the west.
Anniversary of settlement of Jews in
America attended by prominent men.
Arguments finished in Meriwether trial.
at Annapolis and case goes to courts
FOREIGN a
Teegraphers' strike is greatest danger
now threatening Russia, q .
Other powers awaiting Brltain's actionf
before proceeding against Turkey.
Reichstag discusses high cost Of meat
Campbell -Bannerman TO be next premier
COAST
Mexican mayor. who ordered Americans
shot Is released.
Prof Wickson of state university says
there Is no controversy regarding expert
mental farm.
Son Of New York banker kille himself
at San Diego.
LOCAL
Three-minute car service begun on prln-
cipal lines of Los Angeles railway system
Sherman Indians defeat Pomona football
eleven In hard battle.
Thousands attend opening OF Ascot park
meeting.
Whittier school inmate comes home with
iron boot on his foot.
Poor fed and clothed by charitable So
cieties.
eBen Hur' chariot horses figure in real
Eunawax. A
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-01
USES PISTOL; TWO INJURED
Man Fires Weapon in Row With His
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Hurt
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 3O.-August
Bradfield, curing a brief alteration
with his brother-in-aw, Louis Spring
meyer, in the Union Ferry building,
today, fired two shots from his revo-
yer. Springmeyer saw him draw the
pistol and threw his arm upward. The
bullets struck the ceiling and were de-
fected into the crowd of ferry pas
sengers. Charles Cutter was hit in the
shoulder and W. V. Smith received
slight scalp wound. Bradfield says he
thought Sprngmeyer. who was accom-
panied by Mrs, Springmeyer, intended
to assault him on account of family
trouble, when he decided to fire into
the air so as to summon aid. SPRING
meyer, however, asserts that the wea-
pom was aimed at him. Bradfield Is
60 years old and Springmeyer about 40.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-01
OTHER POWERS ARE
WAITING FOR BRITAIN
NEXT STEP AGAINST SULTAN NOT
YET DECIDED
None Of the Nations, Apparently, Is
Willing to Resort to Actual War
fare to Enforce Demands for Finan-
cial Control in Macedonia
BY Associated Press.

LONDON, Nov. So.-while in official
circles 1t is not admitted that the
powers do not expect the sultan 20
yield as the result of occupation Of
Mltylene, 1t was stated that plans for
the next step had not been definitely ar
ranged, the other powers awaiting the
British proposals.
The foreign office informed the Asso-
ciated Press that the British govern
ment does not know exactly the extent
of the coercion the other powers are
willing to employ, but it is certain that
none of the powers is willing to resort
to actual warfare in order to enforce
the demands TO. the financial control of
Macedonia.
This view of the situation makes it
quite possible that the present situa-
ton may continue indefinitely.
The present political situation in the
United Kingdom naturally increases
the reticence in official circles here, and
as Great Britain Is taking a lead, the
movements Of the demonstrating fleet
may be delayed for some time pending
the decision Of the cabinet concerning
its designations or the dissolution of
parliament. The government has re-
ceived information from Sofia through
official sources that the Macedonian
committee has issued what practically
is an ultimatum that unless the demon
stration of the powers shall be carried
to a successful issue the revolutiona-
ries are prepared to announce that they
intend to create situation which will
be certain to result In war between
Turkey and Bulgaria.
1t is well known that Bulgaria has
been preparing for eventualities since
the revolution of 1903. An accord hay-
fr1o hnf pttIu to n
Roumania concerning Macedonia, these
two governments are now preparing to
try conclusions with Turkey should the
necessity for such action arise
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-01
THANKSGIVING IN ROME
Daughter of United States Ambassador
Takes Up Collection for Earth
quake Victims
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
ROME. Nov 30.-Thanksgiving day
was celebrated by a service at the
American church. conducted by the
rector, DR.. Nevin.
Miss Muriel White, daughter of the
American ambassador, took up a col
lection for the victims of the earth
quake in Calabria, which resulted in
$245 being added to the funds.
The American college gave Thanks
giving luncheon. The guests included
Ambassador White.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-01
ARMY OFFICER ENDS HIS LIFE
Capt. A. p. Berry, Who Had Been
court-M artialed, Kills Him
self
BY Assoclated Presa.

~ HosuCldleu ETeHS
VANCOUVER, Wash, Nov. 30
Capt. Alga 2. Berry committed suicide
here today by shooting himself through
the heart He was recently tried by
general court-martsl at Vancouver
barracks and found guilty of conduct
unbecoming an officer and a gentleman.
The order for his dismissal arrived yes
terday Berry was graduate of West
Point class of 1895, and was on duty
rs quartermaster of the transport Blu
ford at the time the charges were pre-
fered against him. He was a prominent
member of the Masonic order. being
thirty-second degree Mason and a Mys-
tic Shriner. He left note bequeathing
his property to his wife and mother.
Capt. Berry's wife Is a daughter Of
Brig. Gen. A. II. cambridge, retired
and is now with the general at Wash
ington. d. G. she left here last week.
Berry's home was at Kansas City.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-01
YOUNG REID INJURED
Son of Ambassador Hurt While
Playing Football at
XalA
special 10 ,rhe Herald.

Special to The Herald
NEW YORK, Nov. 3O.-Ogden Mills
Reid, son af Ambassador White
law Reid, whose nose was broken dur
ing the final practice of the Yale foot
ball eleven last week. came to New
York today to have the injured men,
ber set by a specialist. Reid, who is
a law student at Yale was candidate
for the end rush and was being played
as a substitute for Capt. Shevlin on
the day the injury was sustained. He
thought but little of 1t until yesterday,
when physician examined and an
nounced the bone was broken.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-01
LOSES LIFE IN STORM
Owner of Freight Steamer on Lake
Pen d'OreiIIe Is
Drowned
BY Associated Press.

zKs77UFIItItt1U 55B,
BUTTE, Mont. Nov. 3o.-A special to
the. Miner from Sand Point, Idaho, says
that Harvey McMurray and his lake
steamer. the Idaho, are reported lost
on Lake Pen d'Oreille.
The young man left Hope Sunday
morning with a cargo of freight for
points up the river A search of the
lake has been made by several boats,
but today no sign of the young man
or his boat has been found.
1t is supposed that the boat became
filled with water during the heavy
storm Sunday and it sank with it's car
go, carrying its owner to the bottom.
The lake is 1000 feet deep.