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Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
EXPRESSMEN ENGAGE
IN PITCHED BATTLE
MEMBERS OF SAN FRANCISCO
UNIONS CLASH
Police Aid Pacific Mail Employees
and Drive Those Who Attack
Them From the Scene of Battle.
Several Severely Beaten
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, March S.-Blows
fell thick in pitched battle this morn
ing between eXpressmen on the one
side and Pacific Mail employees aided by
the police on the other. Several were
severely beaten.
Acting under orders from President
Ernest Tanner. and with the co-opera-
ton of the Transfers union, men,
bers of Expressmen's union No. 274
marched in a body on the Pacific Mail
dock, where they were met by police
and employees of the company, beaten
and hustled from the dock.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
ILLINOIS COAL MINERS CLASH
Lively Riot Reported Between Negroes
and Hungarians at
Zeigler
BY Associated Press.

DUQUOIN. Ill, March S.-A lively
riot occurred between negroes and
Hungarians employed in the coal mine
Zeigler, and several combatants on
both sides received injuries, but no
deaths have been reported.
1t is said that the riot resulted from
i'll feeling that has been brewing for
some time over labor difficulties.
Guns, knives, razors and clubs were
brought into play but finally order
was restored and the outbreak was not
resumed today. 1t is feared, however,
that quiet has been restored only tenn
porarily,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
SENATORS DISCUSS RATE BILL
The Several Factions Are Unable to
Come to an Agreement
BY Associated Press.


WASHINGTON, March S.-Regard
less of the fact that the statehood bill
was the only question discussed in the
senate today the house railroad rate
bill continued as an absorbing >topic
and groups of senators met in earnest
but informal consideration of the many
propositions that have been suggested
in the way of amendment.
without doubt no bill has been before
congress in years that has been given
SO much attention when the issue be-
tween the opposing factions has been
one that could be settled through the
use of so few words. The question Is
the choice of the words.
Judicial review of orders of the inter-
state commerce commission has from
the first been the only real issue be-
tween the opposing factions. One fac
ton, that supporting the bill in its
present form, declares that it has no
objection to railroads having their day
in court, and it has made the assertion
that this is provided by the present
bill.
Several Factions
The other positive faction contends
that IL wants the same thing, but that
fine bill should provide for this in
specific terms. There are other fac
tions which have amendments, such as
the Spooner plan of impounding the
aifference between the commissions and
Continued on Page TwOl
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
FIND HOLLENBECK
DEAD IN HOTEL
WEALTHY MINERS DEMISE Is
SUDDEN
Goes North After Visit to Los An.
eeIes ReIatives-Had Interests
in Alaska and
Elsewhere
By Associated Press.

I1y <ASsUOIeItTI- z -IeSB
SAN FRANCISCO, March S.-Joseph
Hollenbeck, well known mining man
and a brother of the late proprietor of
the Hollenbeck hotel at Los Angeles.
was found dead in his room at the
Russ House this afternoon. Death was
due to heart disease.
Mr.. Hollenbeck had an extensive for
tune and controlled large intrests in
a number of mining properties in
Alaska. He arrived here January 20,
from Los Angeles, where he had vis-
lite his sister-in-law, who now owns
the Hollenbeck hotel.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
FLEEING
FOR THEIR LIVES
EIGHTY EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS
IN MARTINIQUE
Citizens Leave the Cities and Towns
to Live In Tents-Caribbean
Sea Is Slowly
Settling -.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
PORT DE FRANCE (Martinique),
March S.-By telephone from the gov
ernment observatory adjacent to Mont
Pelee, Prof. Heilprin says he has made
an ascent of the crater of the volcano
and found it quiet and is assured it has
been quiet.
Despite reports to the contrary,
there were no signs Of q renewal Of
activity on February 16, when Martin
ique sustained a violent shock. Several
houses in Fort De France fell.
Many others were damaged and were
condemned.
Since then there has been eighty
shocks felt in this city. The popula-
ton is much alarmed and many have
gone to the country, where they are
sleeping under tents at night.
He says they are due to the slow
settling Of the base of the Caribbean
sea.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
ENGLAND CUTS ESTIMATE
Seeks to Secure Greater Efficiency at
Less Expense Than in
the Past
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
LONDON, March S.--Introducing the
army estimates amounting to nearly
$50, 900, 600 in the house of commons
today, War Secretary Halldane an
nounced at the outset that the Liberals
did not desire to destroy the army,
but required greater efficiency at less
expenditure.
The secretary announced that by
March 81 two army corps at home will
have been completely rearmed, the
infantry carrying the short rifle which
experts had declared to be the best
weapon.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
TRAIN WREcKERs CAPTURED
Confess to Having Made Six Attempts.
Wanted to Witness
Excitement
By Associa ted Press.

BY Associated PreSS
NEW YORK, March 8.-T'our young
men who were arrested near Passalc,
N. j., today, charged with attempting
to wreck an eastbound Buffalo express
train on the Delaware, Lackawanna &c
Western railroad early this morning,
have confessed that this was their
sixth attempt at train wrecking All
the attempts were made in the vicin-
ity of Passaic. They said the only
reason for the acts was a desire to wit
ness the excitement which would re-
suit.
The Buffalo express today escaped
disaster by an exceedingly narrow
margin. 1t was running at a high rate
of speed when the engineer saw the
distractions. He managed to stop the
train less than car length from where
a number of ties and iron fish plates
were placed upon the track.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
ESCAPES FROM PRISON GUARD
San Francisco Man Accused of Murder
Now at Liberty-No cIew
Found
BY Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, March S.--Pri-
vate William I. Cook. Tenth company
of coast artillery who was recently
connected with the killing of George
Webster of the same company, and
awaiting sentence on a charge of bur-
glary and highway robbery, escaped
from his prison guard at the preside
this morning. He was gone at least
fifteen minutes before he was missed
and an alarm turned in. No trace of
the missing prisoner could be found.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
WILL COMBAT TUBERCULOSIS
Crusade Against Spread of Disease
Directed by President
Roosevelt
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, March S.-A crusade
against the spread of tuberculosis
among the employees of the government
service in Washington was today di-
rected by President Roosevelt, who is
sued an order to the heads of all de-
partments, giving them explicit in
structions as to their duties in COM
batting the disease.
Sanitary rules are to be enforced and
all public buildings inspected by the
proper health authorities
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
PLAN GIGANTIC COMPANY
the United States Steel
Corporation
Special TO The Herald.

Special 10 The Heruld
NEW YORK, March S.-Basis for re-
ports which have been heard in the
last few months of the consolidation
of number of the leading independent
steel plants of the country is to be
found, it was learned today, in the
ambition of Charles NJ. Schwab to
head steel company great enough to
be a rival of the United States Steel
corporation.
Schwab is president of the Bethlehem
Steel corporation and reports which
have been heard are that this COM
pany may be merged with the Lacka-
wanna Steel company, the Jones &
Laughlin's works and various other in
dependent concerns.
Schwab's company, the Bethlehem
Steel corporation, recently sold large
Part of $12,000,000 bonds. the proceeds
of which are to be used for improve
ments and extensions.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
HARPER GOES TO CHICAGO
California Instructor to Succeed Presi-
dent of Chicago Unl-
Versity
BY Associated Press.

CHICAGO. March S.-Robert Francis
Harper of the University of California,
brother OF the late President William
r. Harper, has been appointed by the
trustees of the university as acting
head of the department of Semitic
languages and literature left vacant
by the death of President Harper.
Professor Harper, who is an author
ity in his. department, will begin his
new duties at once.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
CANNOT TAKE SUBSCRIPTIONS
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. March s.-The post
master general today reaff1rmed his po-
sition with respect to rural free deliv-
cry carriers
They cannot be used as the medium
for taking subscriptions for news
papers. According to an official state
ment given out today, however, rural
carriers are not prohibited from carry
ing, outside of the mails, unmailable
matter on the request and at the eA-
pense of patrons of their routes.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
FORMER NEW YORKER
Man Arrested in London Said to Have
Been Connected With Cereal
COMPANY
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
COLORADO SPRINGS Colo, March
S.-Franklin Everhart, one of the men
arrested in London today on a charge
of obtaining large sums of money by
fraud, is said to have been formerly
connected with the United States
Cereal company of New York, which,
was closed out by the United States
postal authorities in 1904 on similar
grounds.
The company is said to have guaran-
teed $50 per cent on funds invested.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
SAN DIEGO GETS NEW LINE
Los Angeles and La JolIa to Be Joineo
by Six Million Cor
poratlon

Special to The Herald.
SAN DIEGO, Cal, March S.-Articles
of incorporation of the Los Angeles
San Diego Beach Railway company
were filed yesterday at the office Oh
the county clerk.
The capital stock is placed at s6.OOO,-
900 and the amount actually subscribed
is $165, 900.
The purpose of the Incorporation is
to build an electric road from Los An
geles south and near the beach as
possible, to connection with the San
Diego-Pacific Beach and La Jolla line
at La Jolla.
This line is now being electrified and
the stock of it is to be taken over by
the new corporation.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
MARCHIONESS KILLED BY AUTO
Former Princess Barseren Crushed to
Death by oVertUrning Of
Machine
~ Assncfated TIress.

ROME, March S.-The Marchioness
of Corsini, formerly Princess Barsereni,
was killed this evening by the over
turning of an automobile in which she
was riding with her husband, who is
King Victor Emmanuels master of
horse.
The marchioness, who was g. years
of age, was driving the automobile,
her husband, aged SO years, sitting be-
side her
The marquis and the chauffeur es-
capped without a scratch, but the mar
chioness was crushed to death.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
Copper Bell for Cruiser
By Associated Press.

BOSTON, March S.-An official del
egation from Des Moines, Ia, headed
by Mayor George Mattern, arrived to-
day to attend the presentation of
copper bell from citizens of Des Moines
to the cruiser bearing the city's name,
which is at the navy yard undergoing
repairs. ~
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
LARGE SUM FOR SUFFERERS
Japanese Receive Third Remittance
From Christian Herald Amount
lna to $4,000
By Associated Press.

By AsSOclated PreSS.
WASHINGTON, March s.-For the
third time the Christian Herald,
through Dr. Kloepsch, its editor, has
made a large contribution to the Jap
anese famine relief fund.
Today the state department received
from that paper through the Red
Cross society $4,000 for transmission
to Japan, and 1t is said that a similar
sum will probably be contributed week
ly for some time to come.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
scHWAB is FEELING FINE
Tells Associated Press Representative
That He Is Only Slightly
Indisposed
~ Associated Press.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, March S.
Charles NJ. Schwab arrived in Kan
sas City from the west in his special
car over the Rock Island railroad at
1858 this afternoon.
TO an Associated Presse representa-
tive he said he was only slightly in
disposed, the result of three weeks of
almost constant railway travelling. He
was in fine spirits.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
D. B. HENDERSON HONORED
Iowa Legislature Pays Tribute to For
mer Speaker of the
House
Rv AssocIated Press.

DIES MONIES. Ia, March S.-The
Iowa legislature today convened in
Joint session to pay tribute to the mem
ory of ex-Speaker David B. Henderson
Of the national house of representa-
tives.
Speaker Clark of the Iowa house
and Senator George w. Durham. per-
sonal friends Of the late speaker de-
livered eulogies.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
Commission Agrees
By Associated I ress.

TORONTO, Ont, / arch S.-The in
ternational waterways commission has
reached an agreement regarding Mia
CARA falls by which both countries will
take precautions to save its scenic
beauty.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
THREE
INSURANCE MEN
NEW YORK'S GRAND JURORS
FIND TRUE BILLS
Mutual Reserve Officials, Expecting
Trouble, Engage Counsel in ADJ
vance-Other Companies VIII
Receive Attention
By Associated Press.

by ASSOCldleu I,IeSS'
NEW YORK, March s.-1ndictments
charging grand larceny in the first de-
gree and forgery in the third degree
by Freerick A. Burnham, president;
George D. Eldredge, first vice presi-
dent, and George C. Burnham, jr., Sec
ond vice president of the Mutual Re-
serve Life Insurance company, were
found by the grand jury today. In all
five indictments were brought against
each officer, two for grand larceny ana
three for forgery.
The alleged larceny and forgery was
brought about, according to the IN
dictments, by payments OF $4,000 or the
companys money to law firms, the ap-
parent purpose of which is alleged to
have been to settle claims against the
company, while the real object is al
legged to have been to settle allegations
which had been brought against Of
ficers as individuals.
The indictments on which a charge
of larceny is based alleges that the Of
ficers embezzled two sums, one of $500
and the other of $500 on October "a,
1901.
Three officers appeared on the court
of general sessions, where Judge OSul-
llvan fixed their bail at $12,500 for each
and fixed next Thursday as the time
for pleading.
Had Counsel Engaged
George Burnham, jr., when seen at
the company's office after the jury's ac-
ton had been announced, said:
I'VE had been expecting this and
have engaged counsel to defend us.
Aside from stating that if there has
been any crime committed, 1t is but a
technical one, L do not care to discuss
the case"
In addition to the transactions of the
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance COM
pany the grand jury has before it a
general consideration of insurance
companies. Regarding this general
situation, the jury recently asked
Judge O'Sullivan of the court of gen.
eral sessions questions for guidance in
the proposed investigation. Today
Judge O'Sullivan and District Attorney
Jerome advised the jury to await, be-
fore beginning it's investigation, the
opinions of legal authorities on the
questions involved.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
THE DAYS NEWS
FORECAST

Southern California: Fair Fri
day; cooler; light northeast wind,
changing to westerly. Maximum
temperature in Los Angeles yes
terday, Sc degrees; minimum, 81
degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
TARTARS FIRE AT CoSSACKS
BY Associated Press.

TIFLIS, March S.-Tartars of the
village of Aliatlou today fired on a de-
tachment of passing Cossacks.
The latter bombarded the village for
three hours and dislogded the Tartars,
killing several of them. r--~>
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
Chinese View Niagara
BY Associated Press.

BY ASSoclaltu TItSs.
BUFFALO. N. Y, March S.-Prince
Tsai Tseh and party arrived at Mag
ara Falls this morning and passed the
day in sightseeing. ~-
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
Increase Refused
Ry Associated Press.

BY ASSOCIdIeu fTtsS.
CLEVELAND, o., March S--Ohio
coal operators today decided to not
concede the demands Of the miners for
an increase in wages.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
MUTINEERS ON STEAMER
SHOOT AND KILL FIREMAN
FIGHT OCCURS AT BROOKLYN
DOCK
Trouble Brought About by Members
of the Crew Because of Poor Quail
ity of Food Served-Six Arrested
and Held as Witnesses
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March S.-A mutiny in
which one life was lost occurred to-
day on board the steamer Massa-
chusetts, which was lying at her dock
at Brooklyn.
James Slocum, a fireman, was killed
during a revolver battle on the steam
er's deck, in which the steamers fire
men were ranged on one side and op-
posing them were the ships officers
and members of the crew. Sounds of
the fighting caused a reserve of police
to be hurried to the steamer, but the
firemen who had started the trouble
had been driven into submission before
the police arrived.
Six members of the crew were ar
rested, as were also First Officer Albert
j. Evans and Fourth Officer Elmer H.
Kermen.
All Held as Witnesses
All were held as witnesses. The mu-
tiny has been brewing, according to
the officers, ever since the steamer
left Cardiff. February 8. The firemen
were the chief disturbers, it was al
legged, making continual complaints
about their food. The crew, however,
sided with the officers.
During the voyage from Cardiff there
were almost daily fist fights on the
steamer, all growing out of the surly
temper of the two opposing factions.
The wranglings continued until after
the Massachusetts, arrived in Brooklyn
Some of the firemen spent last night
in the city and the quarrel began I'M
mediately upon their return to the YES
sci today. The Massachusetts was eX-
pected to sail today for San Francisco.
Evening journal., 1906-11-09
STATE SOCIETY
ELECTS OFFICERS

Members Of the State Homeopathic So.
cioty held their annual meeting yesterday
afternoon at Alnscows cafe. and a mum.
Der Of prominent physicians throughout
the State were present
At the business session the paper for
discussion was entitled III an knowledge
OF drug effects was oblitcrated, how shall
we proceed 70 acquire a knowledge OF
the treatment Of diseasesY' and WIS p. o.
sented by Dr. Karsncr. OF Chesapeake
City. Similar papers were also presented
by Drs. j. Harmer Rno and Mitchell
Greenwood, of this city. Tho discussion
was participated IN by Drs. Edward snae-
der and J. W. karsner, OF Philadelphia.
and by the local members OF the society.
Following the discussion came the an
nual election Of officers. the result being
as follows;
president-Dr w. u. Sherwood.
co-President-Dr. II. o. Cooper.
Secrctary-Dr J.. A. Kltt.nger
Treasurer-Dr. G. NJ. Ferguson.
Delegates 20 the American Institute OF
Homeopathy. which convenes IN James
town next year-Dr. h. T.. Pierson. DR.
Mitchell Greenwood; altenates. DIR. II. r.
Pennington and Dir. c. W. Hughes.
Evening journal., 1906-11-09
COSTLY PATTERNS
GO FOR FIREWOOD
speelaI 70 The EvenIne lournal.


NEW CASTLE Nov. 9.-Jones Bros. OF
Wilmington. have purchased from the Ma.
tional Tube Company l25 loads Of patterns
and other short lumber Tho patterns
have been broken up so that they can be
used for irewood. and the indications are
that New Castle people will get some
cheap fire wood.
Many of these patterns were made for,y
years ago. and were for some very impor-
tant work. Others were made inside OF
twenty years, and the castings made from
them were sent TO Europe and Africa in
several instances. The cleaning out OF the
patterns and lumber finishes the dlsmant-
ling Of the tube mills, where 200 men
were employed at one time.
The basketball game in the Armory last
night resulted in the Taylor team of Cam.
den, defeating the Company II team by
the score OF so to 20.
A large crowd of people were in the
Armory to see the game until $50 O'Clock,
and as the Camden team had not yet put
in appearance, Captain Myers announced
that the game was called off, and many
people went home.
A pleasant party was given at the home
of Miss Mary Reynolds last evening and
the guests had an enjoyable time.
Evening journal., 1906-11-09
OTTO GASCOMPA ANY
MAY BUILD HERE

It was learned yesterday that tho plan
of the Otto Gas Engine Company Of
Philadelphia. TO build big plant here
has not been abandoned apd may vet be
carried out
Particulars could not be learned because
Of the reticence Of the men who are work.
ing to have the company come mere, but
these men asserted that the Otto people
are being persuaded 70 change their mind
in their recent decision not to come here.
The arguments that the people OF Will
mington at large want the company mere.
and that the company win be treated with
more civility are being advanced, and Il
is now believed the Otto people VIII finally
decide TO build.
Evening journal., 1906-11-09
TROLLEY TO OTHER
END OF STATE

Supervising Chief J. w. Endean OF
the Smyrna, Kent County and Della
ware Bay Traction Company who is
managing the financial end of the pro-
posed plan to merge the company into
the Diamond State Rapid Transit Com
pany with 1O6 mile project extending
from Delaware City to Rehoboth,
speaks encouragingly Of his efforts
and says that all that remains to start
the enterprise is the securing of the
necessary franchises. When this Sc
cured he declares that the money viii
be put UP and construction commenced
During the past week he has entered
negotiations for the purchase Of the
Wilmington, ew Castle and Southern
Railway line from Wilmington TO Del
aware City. Negotiations were closed
with Manager L.etherbury of Middle
town for the right to use that part Of
Odessa in its course from Delaware
City. st. Georges down the State via
way of Smyrna and Dover.
Evening journal., 1906-11-09
DRAWING PLANS FOR STATE
BUILDING AT JAMESTOWN FAIR

Secretary w. d. Brinckle OF the Board
Of Trade Committee on Delaware's ex-
hibit at the jamestown Exposition, re-
ports that ne has received acceptances
from nearly all the committee Of fifteen
now members appointed in rural New
castle. Kent and Sussex count. IS and that
a meeting would be ned within a few
days to take dec sive action on the pro
posed exhibit Favo. able comment On
the proposition. no says. is being re-
oeived from an parts Of he sta q. Sew
eral prominent De.awa- cans have a ST. Of
fercd to lend Their ASSISTANCE in havus
he Legislature pass q bl approprt tins
ne necessary funds 20 make a good ex-
b Bit
sy Pap Pisns.
ar. Bii ee nHo Is rfou rrr ar
chitect In W lniin- on. has m d on
piete survey Of the Old swedes CAusch.
a counterpart OF which it is proposed to
erect on the jamestown Exposition
srcupds. lie is now drawing the pans
for the building which he win give gratis
20 the State. Should the committee de-
sire TO erect another kind Of a structure
Evening journal., 1906-11-09
STRUCK his man;
then RESIGNED
Officer Frank R. Jones At
taCkS John II. Goodwin in
City Hall

Angered by an alleged statement made
by John II. Goodwin, a Second ward Re
publican politician, to the effect that he
had voted the Democratic ticket at the
rtcent election. Patrolman Frank X.
Jones. while in the uniform of a police
officer, and while on DUTY, attacked Cod
win in the City Hall this morning
The assault took place after adjourn-
ment Of City Court, as Goodwin left the
court room by the door leading into the
lobby. Jones, who was evidently await
ing him, struck him several times W tn
his club. The men were separated and
Goodwin, going to the office Of Chief of
Police Black, reported the occurrence
Chief Black at once summoned Jones.
who, upon seeing Goodwin, made another
attempt TO assault him. The chief, how
ever. separated the men.
Jones Resigns
Jones then turned over his uniform.
club, gun and star 70 Chief Black, to-
gether with his resignation from the
force. 1t will be acted upon at the next
meeting Of the Police Commission.
Jones was appointed or the police force
on July 10, 1908. and always was an eni-
cient officer.