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Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-03
LEPERS REMEMBER
THE STRICKEN CITY
BY Associated Press.

HONOLULU, May 2,--The lepers at
the settlement of Molokai have held a
mass meeting at which they adopted
lengthy and eloquently worded resolu-
tions in the Hawaiian language ex-
pressing sympathy for the sufferers
from the San Francisco fire.
They also raised relief fund rep
resentlng the subscriptions of 400 per-
sons, who each gave from five cents
up.
The resolutions passed by the lepers
are OF a profoundly religious tone and
provide for the forwarding of the res
olutions TO Mayor Sehmitz of San
Francisco.
The money has been sent to the Hon
olulu board OF health
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-03
CHINESE SEEK pERMANENcY
Intimate That "Any Old Place" Viii
Not Be Satisfactory
Nv Assocjated Prees

SAN FRANCISCO, May 2.-Some
friction having arisen between the Chi
Mise and the authorities on the ques-
tion of the location of the new China
town, a meeting was held this morning
with the object of Strengthening out the
difficulty.
Those present were Tsi Chi Chow
first secretary of the Chinese legation
at Washington; Chung Hsi, consul gen.
eral at San Francisco; Owang King
vice consult Yee Lock, secretary of the
Six companies; the Rev. Thomas L
Filben, Jeremiah Deneen and Abe Ruef
chairman of the committee on Chinese
Acted UnofficiaIIy
The Chinese representa- tiVes declared
that they were acting unofficially and
only wished to bring about some ar
rangement that would be satisfactory
to all concerned. They expressed pleas
ure at the kindly treatment that had
been accorded the Chinese refugees.
1t was explained to them that there
was not the least disposition to oppress
the Chinese or drive them from the
city.
The foreign diplomats suggested that
the ideal condition would be for their
countrymen to settle as they pleased,
but admitted that congregation in some
locality would perhaps be better for
practical purposes.
Dictate Terms
They thought that the only way to
remove the Chinese from the old China
town would be to give them a place
elsewhere that would be acceptable for
their purl ose, when they might be will
ing to move. Some of the land in
Chinatown is owned by Chinese, who
have said that they would rebuild, and
lawyers say it will be difficult to re-
fuse them building permits if they can
show that they propose to conform TO
all legal requirements.
The meeting closed today without
any definite result having been OBJ
tanned. Tomorrow morning Mr.. Ruef
will tour the city to look for an ac-
ceptable permanent location for China
town and will report to the general
committee.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-03
SCHOOLS REOPEN AT SAN JOSE
Wreckage From One Building Nets
City Nearly 6,ooo-Courts
Resume M nday
Rv Associated Press.

SAN JOSE, May 2.-The banks are
all doing a quiet business today. The
high school and three other city schools
will open next Monday. the high schoo,
occupying one of the grammar grade
buildings.
The salvage from the wrecked high
school building will reach nearly $4,000
in value. The superior courts will re-
sumo their sessions Friday
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-03

1-strike seems to be Inevitable.
2--To open cheap eating places.
3-Uncle Sam may guarantee bonds.
4-Workers buried in sewer ditch.
5-Sports.
6-EditoriaI.
City news.
s-southern California news.
11-cIasslfied advertisements.
12-Novel car Is in Santa Fe yards.
EASTERN
Coal miners strike now seems to be
inevitable.
Washington special says STANDARD
Oil is about to receive body blow.
Senator Clark announces that he Will
not be a candidate for reelection.
New York stock market passes one
of the most eventful days in it's his
tory.
Premier Whites resignation accepted
and M. Goremykin, his bitterest enemy
appointed to take his place.
Labor troubles in Paris declared to
be practically over.
COAST
San Francisco officials scout the idea
that hard times confront that city.
Coroner Walsh declares that from
900 to 1900 bodies still lie under the
ruins of San Franeiscos buildings.
Presidents OF universities damaged
by the earthquake make public state
ments concerning buildings destroyed.
LOCAL
Ditch on Sunset boulevard caves
Two men buried. one killed.
Actor Fairfield commits suicide.
Hill street tunnel project approved
by city engineer
Baptists may build college in Los
Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-03
THREE CITIES SEND
CHEERFUL TIDINGS
By Associated Press.

OAKLAND, May 2.-In response to
inquiries I, kilograms as regards the
condition of several towns were re-
ceived today by Governor Pardee as
follows:
Hollister In good condition, loss $75,-
900; no suffering; plenty provisions,
town stands ready to help others.
Santa Cruz all right; needs no out
side assistance; have sent relief daily
to other localities.
Salinas suffered heavy property loss.
No assistance needed. We are helping
others.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-03
MONEY CANNOT BE RECEIVED
Fort de France Offers to Aid San
Francisco Sufferers, but Presl-
dent Says "No"
BY Associated Press.

BY ASSoclated PreSS.
WASHINGTON, May Fort de
France, Martinique, has offered to
contribute several thousand francs
for the relief of the San Francisco suf-
ferers.
1t could not be accepted according
to the rule laid down by the president
and proper answer will be made.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-03
DAMAGE AMOUNTS To s12s,215
Needed to Repair califor-
mia Home
Rv Associated Press.

OAKLAND, May 2.-william ]. g.
Dawson, superintendent of the Cali
fornia home for the care and training
of feeble-minded children, in response
dee, has reported the extent of dam
age done by the earthquake to the
buildings Of the institution located at
Bldridge. According to his estimate
it will cost the state s12S,215 to repair
the damage.
DR.. Elmer e. stone, superintendent Of
the Napa insane asylum, says in an Of
fetal report to Governor Pardee that
the only harm the institution had suf-
fered was to the clock on the main
building. This was partly wrecked and
will cost about 500 to repair.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-03
LODI MAN IN JAIL
ON SERIOUS CHARGE
BY Associated Press

STOCKTON. May as. N. Feese, a
prominent resident of Lodi, was arrest
ed today and brought to this city on a
charge of taking liberties with a 12-
year-old girl.
He Is In Jail and the grand jury will
be called to indict him. The authors
ties say they have a strong case against
him.
He has wife and grown son and
considerable property In Lodi.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-03
CHICAGO MEN WANT SIS A DAY
Three Thousand Iron Workers Refuse
to Accept $3.50 on a Four
Months Contract
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
CHICAGO, May "A general strike
of structural iron workers took place
here today and building operations
calling for an expenditure of $4,000 600
are almost at a standstill.
The men demand So a day and have
been offered a compromise of $3.50 for
four months and $3.50 for the remain
der of the year. About 5000 men are
out
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-03
Excitement Marks Opening

Considerable excitement marked the
opening of the exchange. Yesterdays
late decline had prepared the brokers
for lower prices and heavy transactions
today and the attendance on the floor
was very large.
1t was known that the commission
houses had heavy orders to dispose OF
securities as early as possible, and also
that there were forced sales to be made
where customers carrying on margin
had failed to respond to calls for more
funds.
Within few minutes after the trad
ing began many stocks touched new low
records for the year. There was much
confusion as it seemed that every
broker had orders to sell and was anx-
ious to get rid of his stocks without a
moments delay.
Anaconda Loses Fourteen Points
At first the interest centered in the
half dozen stocks which have been the
market leaders for some time past.
Anaconda, which closed last night at
246. opened at 234, and Immediately sold
at 232, loss of IL points, Northern
Pacific, which closed yesterday at 100,
opened al 1888, and on running sale
sold at 1885, 1856, then back to 1856 and
1877.
AIndlgdlldIeu copper opened at 5J94
to 80, as compared with 1OO& at the
close yesterday, and Union Pacific
which closed yesterday at 142&. first
appeared today at 142, 141&, 140,
Shorts Force Rally
After the first ten minutes there was
a fair sized rally on covering by shorts.
At noon support seemed to have been
entirely withdrawn and there was alb
solute Generalization. Nobody seemed
to want stocks at any prices and they
were thrown over so fast that the ticker
tape was from five to ten minutes be-
hind in reporting the sales.
There was another rally at 1915, but
this was followed by a drive again st
Reading which carried it down to 112.
After 12 o'clock it appeared that there
was no further liquidation in sight and
prices rallied to the best of the day.
There was no definite news to account
for the heavy selling and consequent
collapse in pieces.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-03
FREE MEALS COME TO AN END
Hereafter Los Angeles Supplies Will
Be Turned Over to the Gov
ernment
By AssocIated Fresa.

SAN FRANCISCO, May ALI the
relief work undertaken by the Los An
geles chamber of commerce was this
afternoon turned over to the federal
government
The authorities felt that continued
free meals for any who applied for
them might tend to make paupers of
many able bodied men.
w. S. Voorhanger and Joseph Des-
mond consented to yield to the military
officers. Los Angeles relief committee
has been feeding 300n0 persons daily
and altogether has brought 100 cars OF
supplies to the city.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-03
Convention Closes
By Associated Press.

PHILADELPHIA, May 2.-The ma
tional convention of the Daughters of
the American Revolution closed today.
Mrs. D. Phoenix Ingraham was elected
president.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-03
LIABILITIES ARE S2,ooo,ooo
Iroquois Theater Company of Chicago
Placed in the Hands of
Receiver
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
CHICAGO, May 2.-The Iroquois the
ater company of Chicago was placed in
the hands of a receiver at Jersey City
today. The company confessed to no
assets and liabilities of $2,O0O,0OO in
damage suits filed by scores of people
after the burning of the theater in Chi
cago in December 1903.
The merchandise creditors of the the
ater company have been paid out of
the proceeds of the sale of the theater
to the Metropolitan Theater company.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-03
Confirm Jacobs Appointment

WASHINGTON, May 2.-The senate
in executive session today confirmed
John H. Edwards of Ohio as assistant
secretary of the treasury, and Julius
Jacobs of California as assistant treas
urer of the United States at San Fran
cisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-03
Bates Coming West
IN Assoclated Press.

fASSUCIdIVU I
WASHINGTON, May 2.-Major Cen
eral Bates, retired. will leave for San
Francisco tomorrow where he will
superintend the accounting for Red
Cross funds.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-03
TO TAKE BIRDSEYE PHOTO
Signal officer to Send Kites Into Air
to Get Picture Of Ruined
CITY
By Assncin ted PreaA.

BY Aesociated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO. May 2.-Captain
Leo d. Wildman, chief signal officer Of
the department of California, will send
up kites tomorrow In San Francisco and
take birdseye photographs of the
ruins. The kites are known as the
Malay type, with cells, and each will
carry a camera, from Telegraph HILL
Russian Hill, the Fairmount and the
Ferry building.
Captain Wlldman had charge of the
war balloons during the Spanish
American conflict. He hopes If weather
conditions are suitable to get some re-
markable pictures of the burned dis
trlct.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-03
Irlsh Members Revolt
By Associa ted Press.


LONDON, May 2.-The Irish mem-
bers Of parliament have openly revolted
against the educational bill,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-03
scoRN HIeH.RENT LANDLORDS
Those Who Raise Prices to Be Pub
llcIy Criticised
By Associated Press.

by ASSOCldleu freSS.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 2.-General
progress was reported at the meeting
of the citizens committee of fifty this
morning. The chalrmen of the various
sub-committees We're able to state that
they had accomplished much in the
work of relieving the fire sufferers and
making the initial steps for the re-
habilltation of the city The tone of
the meeting was chetrful and optimis-
tic and entirely harmonious.
1t was decided to expose to public
scorn property owners who raise rents
to exorbitant figures in order to turn
the calamity o profit to themselves.
Mayor Schmitz agreed to issue proc
lamation asking all insurance COM
panies to adjust their losses imme-
diately.
Money Put to Good Use
Regarding the expenditure by Secre-
tary OF War Taft of 81. 100000 of the
So 100000 appropriated by congress,
aContiaued OR Page Twol
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-03
THE DAYS NEWS
FORECAST

Southern California: Partly
Cloudy Thursday, with probable
showers. Maximum temperature
in Los Angeles yesterday, 81 de-
grees; minimum, So degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-03
Stores Resume business

The public, which for a week has
been deeply agitated and fearful, has
resumed its usual tranquility, the CEN
trail sections of the city have recov-
cred their normal appearance and bus
iness is proceeding as usual.
All the stores were open today and
traffic by cabs, street railways, ETC.,
was not interfered with.
The cavalry and infantry have been
withdrawn from the bourse, the Bank
of France and other financial centers,
where they had been held in readiness
for eventualities.
Nevertheless the work districts today
continued in a state of effervescence,
with frequent minor ARRAYS, none,
however, assuming proportions requir-
ing intervention by the troops.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-03
PARIS LABOR TROUBLES
PRACTICALLY AT AN END
AUTHORITIES FREELY EXPRESS
THIS OPINION
While for a Week the Public Has
Been Deeply Agitated Quiet Day
Reassures the People That the
Worst Is Over
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
PARIS, May 2.-The main force of
the labor movement as it affects the
city ana the country appears to have
spent itself on Tuesday, although de-
tached movements continue to agitate
the various trades requiring constant
surveillance by the police and the con-
tinued presence in Paris of a consider
able force of troops.
However the authorities, while pre-
pared to meet any further widespread
demonstration. no longer treat the
movement as a serious menace to the
community.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-22

all agreed to furnish right of way.
and are in a direct line, hence it is
known they will be touched. They
are all promising towns in a rapidly
developing section of the state. and
their direct connection with Houston
will lend new impetus to their
growth as we'll as add an important
territory to Houston's jobbing trade,
which at present is almost cut out
of their reach on account of the round
about railroad connections.
The line from Houston to the Sa-
bine river viii open a large area in
which is some of the finest timber of
the state. thus placing Houston on a
direct line for the vast business con-
nected with the manufacturing Of this
timber.
There are all told about % miles
of the grade of the Houston, Sabine &
Red River line already constructed.
and it being the purpose to push the
matter from this time it is hoped that
laying Of steel will be begun some
time during this fall
It IS understood that S0-pound steel
rail viii be used, and owing to the fine
gravel beds along the line it will be
an easy matter to place the road in
condition to maintain the fastest
/ schedule.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-22

take possession of rails and other
stock of the Idaho Construction com
pany. They were met at the depot
grounds by Chief Engineer Merrick
and a gang of Greek laborers. all
armed, who warned them to keep off
the right of way. Sheriff Lansdon ex-
hibited his authority. when the Greeks
fell back, but Engineer Merrick still
persisted in his efforts to keep Mr..
Webster and Van Ripper off the ground
until warned by the sheriff that he
was interfering with the law. Vice
President and General Manager
Heigho was in Council with his attor-
ney but did not show up until the
property was taken possession of by
the sheriff other property will be
taken possession of tomorrow.
This is the first step IN the pro-
ceedings to be taken by Mr.. Van
Riper for possession of the railroad
company, control of which he claims
by right of purchase, having 1t is
alleged. contracted for Sc per cent.
of the stock of the road which the
parties of whom he purchased it re-
fuse to deliver to him. Further
trouble is anticipated.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-22
BALLOON INCLINE RAILWAY.
German Engineer Has Hit Upon a
Novel Scheme

Reporting to the department of
commerce and labor at Washington
Consul William Bardel writes from
Bamberg that Enginea'- 3aideTaue~. Of
Salzburg, has invented balloon rail
road experiments with which are now
being made in the mountains in the
neighborhood of that German city.
1t consists of a stationary balloon,
which is fastened to a slide running
along a single steel rail. The rail is
fastened to the side of a steep noun
tain. which ordinary railroads could
rot climb, except through deep cuts
and tunnels. The balloon is to float
about 50 feet over the ground, and a
heavy steel cable connects 1t with the
rail. The conductor can, at will, make
the balloon slide up and down the side
of the mountain. For going up the
motive power is furnished by hydrogen
gas while the descent IS caused by
pressure of water, which is poured
into a large tank at the upper end Of
the road, and which serves as ballast.
Suspended from the balloon IS a cir
eular car with room for ten passen-
gers The cable goes from the bottom
of the balloon through the center Of
the car to a regulator Of speed, which
is controlled by the conductor. The
inventor of this railroad claims that
his patent viii force all incline cable
roads out of existence
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-22
TO PROBATE ON EASTERN OIL.
western Lines Decide on This After a
General Conference.

Chicago. June 22-Owing to the
disclosures which have been made be
fore the interstate commerce commits
sion the western railroads have de
tcided practically to resume proratng
arrangements on oil from eastern
fields A statement to this effect was
made last night following a general
meeting Of the western trunk lines
committee which was held with view
to discussing the situation. The mat
ter was taken up upon petition OF the
National petroleum association of
of the associati ton. and c. D. Chamber
Frank B Fretter of the National re-
fning company and several other in
dependent oil dealers met with the
committee After the national assO-
citation had presented its case the
traffic men told the committee that
they knew Of no reason why prOrating
arran gements should not be resumed.
Many of the traffic mana gers did not
know that years ago the western lines
used to prorate with the eastern roads
on oil and that when the Standard OIL
company completed its pipe line from
the eastern oil fields to Whiting, the
western roads served notice that they
would cease proratiug on Oil.
No one in the meeting could say
why this action had been taken, nor
was anything presented to combat the
testimony given before the interstate
commerce commission that it was the
result of dictation by the Standard Oil
company.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-22
ANOTHER HOUSTON ROAD.
Contract Let for Location of Line to
the Red River.

Houston, Tex. June 22.-Through
the efforts of the directors, H. W.
Cortes president: Edwin Kennedy.
vice president; J. NJ. Cotton, secretary
Carey Shaw. treasurer; Edgar Wat
kins, attorney; George W. Burl1itt. sr.,
and George w. Burkitt, jr. the con
tract for the location of the line for
the Houston, Sabine & Red River
railroad has been let to Mr.. c. Rice.
one of the most prominent engineers
in this state and who has formerly
been connected with some of the
largest railway systems in the south
west.
The most direct route from Houston
to AIexan dria, La. viii be chosen via
Spurger. Jasper and Burkeville, Tex,
and LeesviIle. Ia. These towns have
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-22
RAILROAD NEWS.
Why Union Pacific viii Not
Abolish Elevation Charges.
Made Their Contract With
Peavey to Protect the Road.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT :
Commerce Commission Rules on
Legality of Plan.
Gossip and Matters Of Interest
in Railroad Circles.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT

Omcials Of the Union Pacific rail-
road explain their refusal to agree TO
abolish the practice of paying eleya-
tfon charges on grain at the Missouri
river on the ground that their contract
with Peavey was made for and serves
the purpose of a protection against
connecting and competing lines An
omcial of the Union Pacific says:
I'VE are compelled to allow this
charge under our contract with
Peavey. We had to make this arrange
ment with him to protect ourselves.
our line ends at the Missouri river,
and if we let our cars 60 to the yards
of competing lines they would steal
them and we would have to go out or
the grain business.
THE old plan was for our connec-
tions to send empties to our yards ana
we would shovel the grain from our
cars. Loading twenty cars a day was
good work then While under the new
system of elevation we can load zOO
cars a dav Peavey is paid by US 1Of
doing the work and releasing our cars
-Four years ago the Burlington and
Santa Fe which have their own lines
through to Chicago, began an attack
on our contract, led by Paul Morton.
Our attorneys went to Washington ana
argued the case before the interstate
commerce commission, which decided
in our favor Then the other Missouri
river lines began to allow the same
elevator charge as we did. which IN
their case amounted to rebate Now
that the atmosphere is charged Win
Investigation they want to abolish II,
so they are stirring UP the whole cues
ton.
Chicago grain interests are parties
to the agitation though we fail 10 see
where they are hurt. Chicago IS the
grain center and the end Of the grang-
er roads. There is no excuse for al
lowing the elevation charge there
I'VE do not pay Peavey something
for nothing He gives US service easlly
worth what we pay. The worst thing
that would happen to our line would
be for the elevators to burn down we
propose to protect ourselves, no matter
what the other lines think about 1t.
It is the payment of these elevator
charges by the Union Pacific which
was Instrumental in the Chicago &
Great Western, the Stickney road. put
ting in a rate on grain which is one
and one-quarter cents less from the
Missouri river to points in the east.
This one and One-quarter cents repre-
sents about what the Union Pacific has
been paying for elevator charges and
5t IS claimed that other roads have
been allowing it to shippers as a re-
bate None Of the other lines have
met the cut made by the Chicago &
Great Western.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-22
REFRIGERAroR LINES NEXT.
Commerce Commission to Investigate
Them for Relating.

Chicago. June Refrigerator car
lines and the Standard Oil company
are to be the subjects Of sweeping in
vestiRations by the federal authorities
to determine whether or not they have
evad the anti-rebate laws. The in
vestigations Will be held in this city.
J. T. Marchand, counsel for the inter-
state commerce commission. came to
Chicago Yesterday to confer with Dis
trict Attorney Morrison Among the
refrigerator companies are the over
land refrigerator express company. the
American refrigerator transit com
pany, controlled by Gould lines; the
Dairy shippers dispatch, the Missouri
refrigerator dispatch, the shippers re-
frigerator company and the Union re-
1rigeratOr transit company.
The discovery that the interstate
commission and a federal grand jury
are to turn their attention especially
to refrigerator car lines has precipi-
tated an effort to sell their cars. Ar
mour & Co. have offered to sell 5000
fruit refrigerator cars to the American
refrigerator transit company The