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Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-24
RAMDUNCTIOUS
MAN TESTIFIES
MANNING ON STAND IN THE
INSURANCE INQUIRY
Closely Questioned by Hughes-Was
Paid $450 a Year to Work In
Interests Of Insurance
Business
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Nov 23.-It was late
this afternoon when Mr.. Hughes, coun-
sci for the legislative insurance inves-
tigation committee, called to the witt
ness chair William S. Manning Of AL
bany, referred to In letters addressed
by John A. Nichols to Senator Depew
at a previous session as the ram
bunctious friend up the river"
Mr.. Manning was the most interest
ing witness of the day and was ques-
toned closely by Mr.. Hughes as to his
connection with life insurance COM
panies. He detailed his work for va
rious companies for many years and
came gradually to the time when no
took up insurance work in Albany and,
as he testified, was paid $3.50 year
by John A. Nichols to protect life in
surance interests always in the interest
of the business, but not in the interest
of the officers"
After several years, he said, this
amount was reduced to 5000. He did
not know where Mr.. Nichols was get
ting the money and had never inquired.
He denied that he had ever received
money from the Equitable Life Assur-
ance society. When his fee was re-
duced. however, he understood that tho
Equitable, the Mutual Life and the
New York Life had each paid $3.50, and
that the reduction was due to the fact
that the New York Life had dropped
out Of the agreement.
An interesting part of the testimony
was reached when Mr.. Hughes inquired
concerning the state insurance inves-
tigation of 1871 Manning said he acted
as an expert there and found the re-
ports of the proceedings were "garbled
and untrue" He testified that he Sc
cured corrected report of the proceed
ings from the official stenographer and
had volume printed, the alleged
garbled parts having been printed in
italics. These were sold to some in
surance companies for $50 copy. The
volume was copyrighted to prevent the
publication OF testimony contained in
the work He denied also that he had
ever made arrangements with insurance
companies to stop the publication of
his book.
IT just gave it up" he said, when
Mr.. Hughes inquired. The committee
adjourned while Mr.. Manning was on
the stand, until tomorrow morning
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-24

"The season has been a remarkable
one In many respects. With serious
disadvantages and apparently un-
promising outlook at the outset, the
close indicates from the growers
standpoint a most prosperous season,
and on the whole the largest recorded
shipment Of deciduous fruits in any
one year.
aside from local shipments to the
larger centers within the state such $
San Francisco, Los Angeles, ETC., tue
carload lots shipped out of the state,
mostly to the far Eastern points. NAV
be reeapitulated in quantative order Is
follows:
Peaches, 1851 carloads; grapes,
l592%; apples, 149S plums, 139lA;
pears, 1913; apricots, 29Sh; cherries,
79A; assorted, 1914; shipped East to
date. 1910.
1T may be stated in a comparative
way that the average similar shipments
during the past ten years have been
$3.50 carloads. fs.
Z "As to the value in dollars and cents
should say that an average OF $1,000
per car for the season just closed on
the whole would not be far out of the
way; so the value of our export Of
Eastern shipments of green deciduous
fruits alone would easily approximate
$SQ0OOOO This takes no account of the
vast quantities consumed in the home
markets"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-24
SENATOR ELKINS is HEARD
offers Many Suggestions ss to Rail-
road Rate ReguIa-
finn
Rv Asaoclafed Press.

ny tASSOClaIeO ETeSS.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-The senate
committee on Interstate commerce to-
day continued the discussion of meas
ures relative to amending the railway
regulations. Many ideas were ex-
changed, but there were no develop
ments of Importance. Senator Elkinsi
chairman of the committee, occupied
much of the session in making sug-
gestions and discussing propositions
which he thought ought to be incorpor-
ated In any bill that may be reported.
These suggestions were numerous and
would mean quite a lengthy measure
aside from regulation provisions.
Senator ElI-ins did not bring forward
the poolirs proposition but intends to
present It later in some modified form,
so that there may be freer traffic be-
tween railroads. One particular point
made by Senator Elkins looked to COM
pelling trunk lines to afford better
facilities to lateral lines and small
roads, which are compelled to use big
roads to reach market. The better
management of the private car lines so
as to meet the demands of shippers and
amendment of the laws bearing On
terminal companies and terminal
charges also were suggested.
There was great deal of talk by
other members of the committee, and
during the afternoon the Esch-Town-
send bill was UP for comment. 1t did
not seem likely that this measure
would be made the basis of action by
the committee, as several members
have made drafts of measures which
they will present for consideration. The
committee will meet again tomorrow
at 10 o'clock.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-24
VISIT EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS
King and Queen of Italy Arrive Unex-
pectedly In Calabria and Are
Enthusiastically Received

BY Associated Press.
ROME, Nov 23.-King Victor EN-
manuel and Queen Helena arrived un-
expectedly today at the village of
Britiaco, Calabria, in the center of the
desolation caused by the earthquake
of September 8. Tl-eir majesties were
received with enthusiasm by the viii
layers, and many touching incidents
occurred, the women sending kisses to
the queen and exclaiming, "Thou art
our madonna"
From Britiaco the sovereigns drove
to Monte Leone, where they were also
unexpected by the citizens. The queen
insisted upon visiting the poorest quar-
ters, consoling and helping everybody.
She inspected the hospitals, caressed
the children and encouraged every
body, saying, 81 am your friend and
have children myself. L know what
you suffer-"
Meanwhile, the people who were
wildly enthusiastic, organized an i'm
posing demonstration in honor of their
majesties
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-24
MARRIED ON A DARE
Wealthy Chicago Young People Wed
the Day After Their
BetrothaI
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Nov. 23-Miss Louise
Mills, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
II. Mills, and Jesse Whitehead, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha z. Whitehead,
were married under romantic circum-
stances yesterday at a downtown res
taurant.
On the day previous they became
engaged and announced their betrothal
during the course of a luncheon with
several friends at the same cafe. Some-
one dared them to marry yesterday and
they accepted the suggestion. In the
presence of four witnesses, all ohums
of the young people, they were welded
by the Rev. John Archibald Morrison,
pastor of the First Presbyterian church.
1t practically was an elopement for
the parents of the couple knew Moth
ing about the affair
Following the ceremony In the res
taurant the wedding party enjoyed a
dinner, after which Mr.. and Mrs
Whitehead left for New York and
other points on brief honeymoon trip.
The bride and groom are both Il
years old and have known each other
for about two years.
Mr. Whitehead is a grandson OF the
late George Latin, who died nearly two
years ago, leaving an estate of several
million dollars.
Mrs. whitehead is well known in
Kenwood society.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-24
TO BUILD EUREKA LINE
Ripley Says Work Will Be Resumed
as Soon as the Weather
Will Permit
BY Associated Press.

by RSSOCldLcu fIeAs
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 23.-Presi-
dent Ripley of the Santa Fe Railroad
company said yesterday in the course
of an interview that his company will
resume active construction operations
on it's Eureka line early in the spring, or
as soon as the weather will permit. At
the present time the company is en-
deavoring to reach an amicable under
standing with e. II. Hartman
whereby one line Of railroad may be
built to afford an outlet for the trade
and traffic of Humboldt county, serv-
ing equally the needs and purposes of
both the Southern Pacific and San
ia Fe.
Speaking of the joint plans of the
Southern Pacific and Santa Fe to
build from Merced to the Yosemite,
President Ripley said:
1--WE intend to build that road. 1t
is small proposition, involving the
construction of something like 60 miles
of track. Just as soon as we get our
surveys perfected we will start work,
and we ought to have the road COM
pleted and in operation in eight or ten
months from that date"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-24
MINERS AT GRASS VALLEY
Entire Delegation of Convention ls
Given Elaborate Enter
taInnnAnt

NEVADA, CAL, Nov. 2s.-The en-
tire delegation Of the miners conven-
ton went to Grass Valley this morn
ing where they spent the day as guests
of the city. They were driven to the
big mines at Grass Valley, where elab-
crate lunches were served at noon'
This evening grand reception was
rendered the visitors at the auditorium,
followed by a banquet. Among the
speakers were Governor Pardee, Sem
ator Belshaw, Senator John +. Davis,
Secretary of State G. r. Curry.
Prof. S. @. Christy and Edward II.
Benjamin.
Tomorrow the convention will prob
ably conclude its business. New Off
GERS OF the association will be elected
and several interesting papers will be
read.
There are no candidates for the pres
idency, Benjamin refusing another
term. Samuel Butler OF Grass Valley
viii be elected secretary.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-24
OIL MAGNATES
ARE SUBPOENAEO
MUST TESTIFY IN SUIT NOW
ON IN MISSOURI
Rockefeller, Rogers and Flasler Sum-
moned as Witnesses In Action
to Gust the Standard
From the state

ard Oil company issued orders to it's
agents to undersell competitors at all
hazards. He asserted that upon one
occasion he was supplied with false
gauges to be used in the attempt to
drive The enemy from the field"
Morgans testimony created sensa-
tion and the Standard Oil company's
attorneys offered frequent and vigorous
objections.
Morgan testified that he went into
the employe of the Standard Oil COM
pany January 1, 1898, as salesman.
Soon after he was made resident
manager of the company, with head
quarters at Sedalia. In his jurisdiction
was included Randolph, Sheridan, How
ard Cooper and Benton counties. He
was not permitted to sell oil outside of
this territory.
His reports were sent to G. w.
Mayer, who had charge Of the Stand
ard Oil interests in Missouri.
when 1 took charge of the Sedalia
Office" said the witness, "the Standard
OIL company controlled 80 or go per
cent. of the business in that territory.
Inside of a short time 1 had taken
the business away from competitors,
and the Standard, before 1 severed my
connection with it In 1901, controlled
territory.
Il was told to go into the field of
our enemy and destroy our compet1-
tors" continued Mr.. Morgan. Il was
ordered to sell all goods possible-to
cut prices wherever necessary. The
Waters-Pierce company sold within
eighteen miles of Sedala, and I was
not allowed to go into their territory"
Morgan was then asked to tell If he
Imam, ne other IN athOdq rpeOrtpd TO hV
the Standard Oil company besides cut
ting prices to get business or kill off
competition.
He answered that the company fur
nlshed him with barrel gauges by
which he would be able to show a Gus
toner that a competitor sold short"
barrels.
did you use these gauges?"
II did not"
"why?"
"well, did not think it was proper
to use them"
who were your instructors?"
II was told by Mr.. Mayer to use
gauges only in extreme cases., that is,
where competitor could not be driven
out by other methods or where other
arguments failed to induce the mer-
chant to buy from u.s."
ITO what extent would these gauges
indicate a barrel of oil was short when
applied to a barrel sold by competi-
tori"
From four to five gallons
why did you refuse to carry out in
structions sent to you in regard to
these gauges?"
81 had personal reasons"
What were they?"
well because l thought these
gaug were being used with fraudu-
lent intent. In the first place good
salesman could show by sharp manipu-
lation that barrels were short"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-24
STANFORD MAN DROWNED
J. S. Burcham Loses His Life While
in Alaska as a Salmon
Expert
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 23.-The
commanding officer of the United States
fisheries steamer Albatross has re-
ceived a telegram from Yes bay, Alas
ka, stating that j. S. Burcham, tenn
porary assistant in the employ of the
United States bureau Of fisheries, was
drowned on Nov. 70.
Burcham was taking a postgraduate
course in zoology at Stanford univer-
sity. He had made the study of sal
mon a speciality, and because of his
expert knowledge was temporarily en-
gagged to go to Alaska by the bureau
of fisheries. He has a brother living
in Spokane who has been notified of
the drowning. Burcham's body, if
found, will be shipped to Seattle.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-24
RAILROAD LABORERS SCARCE
Difficulty in Finding Men for Work
on Western Pacific
Line

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2S-The
Bulletin says that the Utah Construc-
ton company, which has the contract
for building the Western Pacific rail-
road from Oroville. is experiencing
considerable difficulty in securing la
borers for the heavy work that has to
be done in the tunnels and on the
mountain grades. According to re-
port, the agents of the company have
secured California for help and have
finally decided to send a man east to
gather up men for the work on the
railroad.
The agent has left for Kansas City,
and he will try to get at least 5000 la
borers.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-24
More Bills Against Dousherty

CHICAGO. Nov. 23.-A special to the
Tribune from Peoria, ILL.,, says: Ten
additional indictments charging en-
bezzement were returned by the No
yember grand jury yesterday against
Newton C. Dougherty, former school
superintendent and bank president.
Judge Worthington fixed the bail from
the new bills at $6S00, which makes the
total bail for Dougherty 100000, which
the prisoner has not been able to fur
nish. One hundred and fifty true bills
against Dougherty have been returned,
1877 of which will stand. The trial has
been set for early next week.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-24
NOT U. S. POSSESSION
The Isle of Pines VIII No Longer
Be So Designated on
Maps
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-In the
new map for 1905, issued by the gen.
eral land office, the little dot of land
lying off the coast of Cuba and known
as the Isle of Pines will no longer have
the letters "U. 81 following it's name.
This decision has been reached by the
general land office, which since 1900
has designated this bit of land pine
Island, u. s."
The official maps have had the ISL
and indicated as an American posses
sion for over four years. Frank Bond,
chief of the map division Of the gen.
eral land office, said today that the
letters ~. 81 had been placed after
Pine Island by mistake, and that the
error would be rectified on the new
maps. There is now pending in the
senate treaty formally turning over
the island to the republic of Cuba.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-24
SCHEME TO STEAL TRUNKS
Roads Running Out of Chicago Are
vlctlmized by Clever
SWindlers
By Associated Press.

CHICAGO, Nov. 23.--The Chicago
q Alton and several Western roads
are suffering from the operations of
baggage check swindlers. The game
is a new one. Most of the railroads
have discarded the old-time brass
checks and now use a card on which
is written the destination, route and
other particulars.
These cards are easy to initiate. and
when the sharper notes, the wording
and number Of a check upon a piece
of baggage that has just arrived it
is the work of but a few moments to
prepare a duplicate and present it to
the baggage man. In many cases the
baggage has been delivered several
hours before the real owner called for
it, thus giving ample time to make
away with the plunder.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-24
HAVE GIRLS MURDERER
Chicago Police Confident They Have
Caught Miss Reese's
Slayer
Rv Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Nov. 23.-The Tribune to-
day says: High police officials said
early today that they had the murder
er of Miss Maud Reese.
1.-THE man who killed the girl is a
prisoner at the Canalport avenue sta
tion," said a police lieutenant who has
been working on the case under As
sistant Chief Schuettler. II cannot
give out his name and 1 cannot tell
where he was captured, but l am pos
itive that he is the man.
"To show how the department
stands, / will add that the police have
ceased working on the case. Our work
is finished"
A man who gave the name of John
Belknap was arrested early today in u
saloon. He is regarded as an import
ant find.
Through all of yesterday it was said
there was no clew of value. Miss
Reese was murdered in her apartment,
200 Evanston avenue, Tuesday evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-24
CHANGERS OPPOSE UNIONS
Declare Man Has the Right to Work
as Many Hours as He
PIeases
By Associated Press.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Nov. 3D.
Before adjourning sine die this evening
the National Grange Patrons of Hus-
bandry adopted resolution declaring
that we, as American citizens, believe
it is every mans privilege to work as
many hours as he wills for pay; that
energy, thrift and activity are en-
titled to encouragement and should
command rightful compensation for
services rendered"
This is taken as direct aim at labor
unions which fix on eight hours for a
working day and may mean contest
between the farmers and organized
labor.
Another resolution adopted provides
that when granger is found dealing
in liquor or conducting a saloon he
shall be dropped from the roll without
notice.
Another resolution indorsed Presi-
dent Roosevelt and his conduct Of the
office.
Denver was selected as the place for
the next annual meeting.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-24
HANDBooKs ARE FORBIDDEN
Government Will Not Permit Them In
the United States Printing
Office
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-"Hand-
books in the government printing Of
flee will not be allowed"
This is the gist of an order being
enforced by Acting Public Printer
Ricketts, in the government printing
office. The subject was revived by
an anonymous letter received by Mr..
Ricketts, this week naming two or
three men who were making hand
books on the Bennings races. Mr..
Ricketts, called the men to his office
yesterday and told them to stop opera
tions or he would discharge them.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-24
JOKE NEARLY FATAL
Policeman Who Plays Part of High
wayman Shot in the
Head
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov ga prac-
ttcal joke nearly cost Robert Kelly,
the son Of Special Policeman Con Kel-
ly, his life last night when in a spirit
of jest he tried to frighten Ernest
Gaddini, a Wholesale wine merchant,
by playing the part of footpad. Kelly
was struck in the back of the head by
one of five shots fired by Gaddini. The
bullet did not penetrate the skull, tut
ploWed furrow through the cheek and
lodged at the base of the nose.
Gaddini has been charged with as
sault with a deadly weapon, but Kelly
says he will not prosecute the case
as the shooting evidently was done by
mistake. Both men, with number Of
other young people, We're returning
from social gathering when the
shooting occurred.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-24
ATTORNEY IN TROUBLE
San Francisco Lawyer Sentenced for
Using the Mails With Intent
to Defraud
by Associated Press.

by Associated TfSsS'
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2S.-George
w. Howe. an attorney convicted OF
using the United States mails to de-
fraud, was sentenced to pay a fine
OF 500 and to serve elghteen months
Haven today. His offense consisted In
using the malls TO promote the sale OF
stock in the mines of the Yale Gold
Mining company. V. G. Van NATHAN
OF Walla Walla was the principal wit
ness against the accused man. For
mer Lieut.. Gov. Neff and former Judge
Lawlor testified, among others, that
Howe had used their names against
their wishes.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-24
TOP PRICE FOR LEAD ORE
Brings $3.50 Per Hundred Pounds
in the st. Louis
Market

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 23.-Lead ore
sold at the highest price in twenty
five years in Missouri when sales We're
made today at $3.50 per 100 pounds.
The advance in lead ore is attributed
to several causes, chief of which is the
restriction of production in Missour!
Another cause is said to be the fact
that the leading governments Of the
world are buying lead for military pur-
poses, and immense quantities are be-
ing used for coverings for electric I'M
derground cables everywhere.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-24
Touring Continent in Auto
BY Associated Press.

SAN JOSE, Cal, Nov. 2S.-Percy Nc
Gargle, a prominent New York club
man, spent a, short time in this city
last evening, being on an automobile
tour across the continent He left New
York the middle of August, and is now
on his way down the coast from Port
land to Los Angeles. He will return
east by way of Ell Paso and the gulf
states.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-24
covINA RANcHER FALLS DEAD

COVINA, Nov. 23.-William Evans, a
rancher living on Grand avenue, died
suddenly today of heart failure. Mr..
Evans, with other ranchers, was haul
ing fertelizer when he was stricken
suddenly. He is survived by widow.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-24
Fever Checked In Havana
IN Aasoclated Press

HAVANA, Nov. 23.-No new cases of
velIou fever were renorted TODAY six
suspects have been discharged from
the hospital. Seven cases are being
treated and four suspected are under
observation.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-24
Club EmpIoye Asphyxlated

BY AssOcIateu FTeSs,
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2S--Joseph
Phillip, an employe of the Union
League club, was asphyXiated in his
room at 1923 California street yester-
day 1t is believed that his death was
accidental.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-24

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Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-24
EDWARD 70 VIslt MadrId
by Associate Press,

MADRID. Nov. 23.-Oficiai circles
here expect King Edward will visit
Madrid in May, following Emperor
Williams visit 70 this city In April
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-24

Americas Contributions for Jews
NEW YORK, Nov. 2S.-The total coll
lected to date for the Jewish relief fund
for sufferers from Russian massacres is
now $7S4,494. The subscriptions today
were $73737.