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Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
ADD FIFTY TO
KENTUCKY ROLL
OLD BLUEGRASS STATE SENDS
CHEERING WORDS
Los Angeles Brethren Prepare to
Visit the Old Home In
Special Train In
June

Fifty new members were added to
the list of Kentuckians who will re-
turn to their native soil in June at a
meeting of the Los Angeles Kentucky
society held in the Chamber of Com
merce last night
The society has been in existence
less than a month, but during that
time 600 native Kentuckians have
Joined.
A special train has been secured by
Colonel j. Marion Brooks, secretary or
the society, for the transportation of
the natives to Kentucky for the cele-
bration of the home coming.
The train will have eight or nine
cars and arrangements have already
been made for filling it, but half
rate fare, secured by the society for
the round trip will be at the disposal
OF all native sons and daughters and
their families, and for all those whose
parents were born in the old Blue
Grass state.
At the meeting last night a new set
of bylaws were drawn up and adopt
ed by the society.
FraternaI Spirit
According to the bylaws, the object
of the club, which is to be known as
the Kentucky society, shall be that
the native sons and daughters of the
state of Kentucky living in California
be combined together to tnfuse fra
ternal spirit among them, and for So
cial purposes.
All persons born in Kentucky, or
who have lived there the greater por-
tion of their lives are eligible to
membership. Husbands, wives, sons
and daughters of native kentuckians
are also eligible, but have no vote in
the election of officers or on any ques-
tion affecting the interest OF the SO
ciety. None other than a. native son
or daughter can hold office in the
new organization.
Regular meetings are to be held on
the first Monday in January, April Il
and June 1 of each year.
At the meeting last night the chief
subject was the proposed trip to Ken
lucky this June.
All the members have announced
their intention of returning east at
that time, and those who cannot be ac-
commodated on the special will go as
members of the society in special sec
tions on the regular trains.
1t Is thought that the start Will be
made on June 5. giving ample time Tor
accident or other delay, so that the
pilgrims will reach Louisville several
days before the opening exercises.
The following telegram received from
r. e. Hughes, general director of the
homecoming movement, was read at
the meeting last night:
Speaking for the homecoming ex-
ecutive committee desire to congratu-
late Colonel J. Marion Brooks and
other Kentuckians of Southern Cali
fornia upon the magnificent organiza-
tion you have perfected. Kentucky
feels she has given some of her best
citizenship to California and we ex-
pect all of you to come back. Cali
fornia we hope may count upon one
fare for the round trip and an exten-
sion of thirty or sixty days on the
ticket"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
WOULD EvAcUATE SOME POSTS
Bill Presented During the Day RecaIIs
War With Spain
BY Associated Press.


WASHINGTON March 81. - The
abandonment of a number of army
posts in the west and southwest is pro-
posed in a recommendation for the re-
distribution of troops prepared by
Lieut.. Gen. J. c. Bates, chief of staff,
and approved by Secretary Taft.
1t is the purpose of the general staff
to provide as many brigade posts as
possible.
Two or three years would be required
to effect the changes. The posts
recommended for evacuation are
Forts Liscum and Davis, Alaska; Ring
gold, Texas: Missoula, Mont, Niobrara,
Neb., and Reno, Okla.
Another bill recalling the war with
Spain which attracted little or no at
tention, was that appropriating $13,694
to the Ferrocarriles Railroad company
of Porto Rico for mail service, for
warded by this company during the
military occupation Of the United
States
The bill passed.
A bill to pay the claim Of the French
transatlantic cable company for s77,-
712, growing out of the cutting OF
cables during the Spanish war, was
passed.
The house in rapid succession passed
the bills acted on in committee Of the
whole, and at 4:10 adjourned until Mon
day.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
STORMS COVER
ENTIRE STATE
THUNDER AND LIGHTNING AT
SACRAMENTO
Ships Break Loose From MoorIngs at
San Francisco and Several Ves-
sells Are Still
Adrift
Rv Associated Pr4ss.

BY Associated Pr@sS
SACRAMENTO. March 31.-Sacra-
mento was visited by the heaviest rain
storm of years during the early part
of last night. Accompanying the rain
was a thunder and lightning display
that has never been equaled in the
history of the city. Several streets
are flooded, the cause of the inability
of the sewers to carry off the immense
volume of water.
The river this morning showed a
depth of twenty-six feet, a gain of
six inches in twenty-four hours.
The storm was heavy and general
throughout the Sacramento valley. and
in the foothills the precipitation up
to o'clock ranging from to 4.25
inches, the latter figures being re-
corded at Corning, Tehama county.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
Records VIII Be Broken
Government May Act

BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO. March 31.-The Tribune's
Washington correspondent says:
1t Is a serious thing to say and yet
believe I am justified in saying that
If the strike of the bituminous and
anthracite miners is permitted to con-
tinue to the point where the piled up
stocks of both kinds Of coal are prac-
tically exhausted so as to produce a
paralysis of Industrial operations, the
government Of the United States, either
through the president or congress, or
both, will take action in the interest
of the people, constitution or no con-
stitution
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01

one country to be delivered in points
In the other beyond the frontier; alien
labor laws, applicable to subjects or
citizens of the United States and of
Canada: mining rights of the subjects
or citizens of each country within the
territory of the other; a revision OF
the agreement in 1917 respecting naval
vessels on the Great Lakes; provisions
for the conveyance for trial or punish
ment of persons in the lawful custody
of officers of one country through tne
territory of the other; RECIPROCITY III
wrecking and salvage rights.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
SCRIBES CHANGE POSITIONS
C. j. Owen, Hugh Hume and James F..
Taylor Enter New News
paper FIELDS
BY Associated Press.

PORTLAND, Ore, March 1.-C. j.
Owen, for many years editor and man
ager of the Evening Telegram of this
city, has resigned his position to ac-
cept the business mauagership of the
San Francisco Morning Call.
James It. Taylor, who for some time
past has been news editor of the Daily
Telegraph, will succeed Mr.. Owen, and
Mr.. Hume will assume the duties of
news editor.
All three gentlemen were formerly
California newspaper men and are well
known in the profession.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
Ordered to Quit Work
BY Associated Press

FORT SMITH. Ark, March 31.-sec-
retary Brackney of this district of the
mine workers union of the southwest
has issued an order for all miners to
lay down their tools on Monday. The
engineers, firemen and pumpmen have
been instructed to remain at work
to take care of the properties, pend
ing solution of the differences be-
tween miners and operators,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
FRUIT GROWER SEEKS DEATH
Prominent Niles Citizen Jumps In
Raging Torrent and
browns

BY Associated Press
OAKLAND, March 31.-DavIs Tyson,
a prosperous fruit grower of the vicin-
ity of Niles, jumped from the bridge
over Alameda creek at Niles about 9
o'clock last night and was swept down
to his death in the swollen waters of
the stream.
He perished before the eyes of his
frantic wife, with whom he was re-
turning home to their ranch after a
visit to friends in town.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
AeANDoNs TARIFF ouEsTIoN
Secretary Root to Turn His Attention
to Other Problems

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. March 31.-Con-
WINGED that reciprocity treaties with
Great Britain for the establishment OF
closer trade relations between the
United States and Canada are out OF
the question at this time. Secretary
Root has determined to abandon the
tariff question for the present and is
busying himself with other matters of
vital interest to this country and
Canada.
This is In the hope of settling points
OF difference which bade fair to be
settled by the joint high commission
when the Klondike gold strike caused
the negotiations to be broken of sud-
denly and engendered a feeling of hos
tility which did not subside until a
mixed tribunal fixed the boundary be-
tween the British and American min
eral lands.
A canvass of the senate persuaded
Secretary Root that treaty would not
be considered at this session of con-
gress. Although there was much
clamor for tariff revision and modifica-
ton early in the session, It failed to
gain many supporters, and the recent
announcement of Chairman Payne of
the house committee on ways and
means that no tariff legislation would
be passed by this congress confirmed
the reports that Republican leaders
had agreed to accept the counsel of
the "stand patters."
Under Obligations to Germany
AS the state department Is under
obligations to secure concessions for
Germany in return for the favor she
gave the United States by permitting
this country to remain among the Ia
vored nations in spite of the discrimin-
atory tariffs recently put into force by
the German government, Secretary
Root concluded that it would not be
wise to undertake other tariff PROPOSE
tions at time when legislators seem
so little inclined to tariff changes.
Seal fishing in Behring sea and the
North Pacific is a subject of dispute
between Canada and the United
States which demands settlement. Seiz-
ure of British vessels by the United
States resulted in International en-
tanglements extending over a number
of years, and in 1892 the subject was
referred to arbitration and the Paris
tribunal decided against the United
States, ruling that the taking of seals
in the high seas was legitimate and
lawful occupation.
But as the United States and Great
Britain had both declared themselves
in favor of protecting seals the trl-
bunal promulgated series of reguia-
tions for pelagic sealing, which were
deemed adequate to protect the seals
of the Pribylof herds.
The regulations have proven made
ouate and the number OF seals has
decreased rapidly.
Other Subjects Pending
other subjects which will doubtless
be taken up again by Secretary Root
are:
Provisions for the transit of mer-
chandise in transportation to or from
either country across intermediate ter
ritory of the other. whether by land
or water. transit of merchandise from
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
Expect Long Strike
BY Associated Press.

SHAMOKIN, Pa, March 31.-Hun-
dreds of miners in this field did not
report at the collieries today. The
men took all their tools from the works
last night, which indicates that the
miners expect long strike.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
Per Contra

Left the land of Spain,
Years ago, the Moor,
So they tell me, but
am hardly sure;
For, a moment since
Pleasure and surprise,
One did look on me
From woman's eyes!
Left the Land of Spain,
Conquered quite, the Moor;
So they tell me, but
am hardly sure;
For, q monet since,
Terror and surprise,
One did conquer me
From a woman's eyesl
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
Ranchers Warned
Ry Associnted Press.

By Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO, March a1.-The
weather bureau sent out warnings to
all river points today informing ranch
ers that there will be big rise from
Kennett to knights landing during to-
night and also told them that 1t would
be the wisest plan to move all their
stock and movables from the lowlands.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
Steel Company Closes Down

By Associated Press
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill, March 81
The Republic Steel company suspended
operations today with the announce
ment that the suspension is due to the
impending coal strike situation The
plant uses 500 cars of anthracite coal
a month and employs 1900 men.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
Will Pay Scale
Bv Associated Press

by ASSOCIdItu IIeSs.
JoHNSTOWN. Pa, March S1.-No-
tices were posted at the mines of the
Berwind-White and the Steinan Coal
companies today that they will pay
the 1908 scale to the miners.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
Apricot Crop Assured
By Associated Prsss.

BY AsFoCIAteu PFgbs'
I1OLLIsTER, March a1.-IThe rain
fail here yesterday was 1.12 inches,
bringing the total for the storm 1.1S
and for the season 1876. There will be
large fields of hay and grain ana april
cots will be n better crop than Was
at first supposed.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
MINERS MAY
NOT WALK OUT
CContinued from Page one.)
plication to be allowed to sign the
new scale.
MINERS AWAITING ORDERS
Few VIII Return to Work Monday In
Principal Mines
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, March 31.-When
the mine workers in the anthracite
field finished their weeks work at noon
today there was every indication that
the order of the scale committee of
the Mine Workers of America, suspend
ing operations pending the result Of the
next Tuesdays conference with the
operators, would be generally obeyed.
Reports from every district received
here tonight are to the effect that
majority OF mine workers Intend to re-
main away from the workings until
further instructions are received from
President Mitchell and the members OF
the scale committee.
In the lower fields, comprising the
collieries in Schuylkill county, some
indeclsion on the part Of the men is
reported, and the impression prevails
that sufficient mine workers will re-
turn to work on Monday to permit the
operation, short handed, of number
of the collieries.
But the fact that in the vicinity OF
Mahanoy City and Shamokin hun
dreds of men failed to report for duty
today is regarded as evidence that
there will be a complete suspension OF
mining through the entire anthracite
territory.
The men left the mines today as
usual, making no demonstrations at
any of the workings.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01

probably keep its collieries open on
Monday In order to give any miners
who so desire an opportunity to go to
work.
Mr.. Baer stated also that 1t was the
intention of the Reading company to
continue the existing prices. He said
the company would make every ef-
fort to discourage speculation on the
part of retail dealers and declare that
the charging of eXorbitant prices by
retailers would result in the cutting
off of their supply. The stock of coal
on hand, he said, in the event of a
strike, will be judiciously distributed,
special attention to be given to mu-
inequalities, institutions and Industrial
establishments.
Records VIII Be Broken
While complete reports of the an.
thracite operations for the month of
March have not yet been compiled, 1t
ls believed the production will break
all records. The Reading company's
output is expected to reach 100000
tons, which would indicate a total pro-
duction of 5,500,000 tons.
In this city company prices were hd-
vanced 20 and so cents a ton. All do
mestic sizes brought 81 n ton and pea
coal brought as much as Sc in some
cases.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
Mines Close in Kansas

PITTSBURG, Kas., March 31.-Un-
less the unexpected takes place, the
mines in the Kansas coal district will
shut down tonight. The shutdown will
affect 10000 miners in 200 miles and
is expected to continue for thirty days.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
No Strike at Sharon
By Associated Press.

ISE -1ssUCTdIVU IItSS.
SHARON, Pa, March 31.-Announce-
ment was made today that the oper-
ators of the Mercer Butler coal district
will grant the advance of SIS per cent
and there will be no strike. About
5000 men will be affected.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
HOUSE GIVES DAY
To WAR CLAIMS
IN FOUR HOURS 179 BILLS ARE
CONSIDERED
Recommendation introduced Would Do
Away With Army Posts In tho
west and South
west -
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, March s1.--This be-
ing war claim day in the house only
those directly interested in the legisla-
tion on the private calendar were in
attendance.
The house during the four hours 1T
was in session considered and passed
179 bills, many however, sending the
particular claims to the court of claims
for adjudication.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
Southwestern Strikes Auburn

BY AssocIated Prcss
AUBURN, March s1.-The storm
which commenced Friday night has
turned into n regular southeastern. Yes
terday afternoon there were heavy
thunder showers and hail, followed by
heavy rain.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
Rain Reaches San Jose

BY Associated Press
SAN JOSE, March 31.--Thirty -hup-
dreths of an finch of rain fell last
night. making 1912 inches for the sea
son to date.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
DEATHS OF THE DAY
"A. B. Keith
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
BUTTE, Mont, March S1.-A. B.
Keith, sr., recently editor of the Butte
Miner, and one Of the most promt-
nent newspaper men of the northwest,
died here today of heart failure, aged
81 years.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
Agreement Reached at Louisville

I1V EfbsUtIIt ttU 7 Tues.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, March 31.-The
miners and operators of Western Ken
lucky, district No. 29, in session here
today, reached an agreement on the
wage scale and there will be no strike
in this district.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
Nothing Doing at Scranton
BY Associated Press.

SCRANTON, Pa, March 31.-Despite
the announcements of the coal com
panies that their mines will stand
ready for work on Monday, it is doubt
full If a single colliery will be in oper-
alton in the Lackawanna region on
that day.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
STORM DAMAGES SHIPPING
Several Steamers Collide and Others
Garry Away Lines at San Francisco

Garry Away Lines at San Francisco
BY AHsociatcd Prcns
SAN FRANCISCO, March 31.-A
wind and rain storm has caused con-
siderable damage to shipping IN this
harbor. The British ship Australia
dragged her anchor and fouled with
the telegraph cable. The steamer
Tampico coliided with a pilot boat and
lost her bowsprit.
The steamer Arago carried away her
lines and was slightly damaged, and
several other vessels sustained injury.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
Miners Remove Tools
BY Associated Press.

MAHANOY CITY, Pa, March 81
All the collieries in the Mahanoy City
region were working shorthanded to-
day, as fifty per cent of the miners
removed their tools Yesterday.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
Thirty Thousand to Walk Out

COLUMBUS. Ohio, March 81.-Esti-
mates today place the number Of
miners who will probably strike next
Monday in Ohio at between $4,000 and
10000, there being about 10000 miners
in Ohio.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
sIeet Falls In Indiana
BY Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, March 31.--A
heavy sIeet storm broke wires, windows
and limbs of trees in Central Indiana
today.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
Refuse to Discuss Conference

Neither Mr.. Baer nor Mr.. Cassatt
would discuss the object of their con-
ference. President Baer stated, how
ever, that the Reading company would
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
Notices Posted

The lead taken yesterday by the Del
aware. Lackawanna and Northwest
ern Railroad company in posting no
tices announcing the continuation OF
the strike committees award for the
ensuing three years, was followed to
a large extent today by other oper-
ators, especially in the northern field
At Scranton today and tonight ottl-
cials of the companies whose holdings
are located in the Lackawanna and
wyoming districts, held conferences
for the purpose of discussing the sit
uation. 1t was decided to keep all the
mines in readiness for operation should
the men ignore the scale committees
order.
The most important feature OF to-
days developments in this city was a
conference between A. j. Cassatt, pres
ident of the Pennsylvania Railroad
company and George F. Baer, presi-
dent of the Reading Railroad company,
in the latter's office.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
Other Subjects Pending

Other subjects which will doubtless
be taken up again by Secretary Root
are:
Provisions for the transit of ner-
chandise in transportation to or from
either country across intermediate ter
ritory of the other, whether by land
or water; transit of merchandise from
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-01
20 Is pockErINe - MoNEri

WHO IS PoCKETINe THE MONEY!
Il Is 70 the credit OF the editors Of
democratic newspapers in Nebraska
that not many Of them have responded
TO the invitation OF Chairman Allen
Of the democratic state committee ito
find space for an editorial" written
in railroad headquarters and given
first appearance in the Blair Pilot,
'or to frame up an editorial In your
own language conveying the same
idea" for the purpose Of pulling rail-
road chestnuts out of the fire with
reference to terminal taxation. A
few democratic papers, however have
nibbled at the bait and opened their
columns to the railroad propaganda.
Four years ago, it will be remem-
bered, the railroad legislative manip-
ulators framed up their own argu-
ments to defend their evasion of city
taxes and inserted them in the news
papers as paid advertisements. in a
word, the railroads have heretofore
put up cold cash for the publication
of the stuff which with the help of
Chairman Allen. they expect now to
procure from the democratic editors
for nothing
The mere statement of this situa-
ton suggests the question, Who is
getting the money which the rail-
roads formerly paid, and would be
glad to pay now, for the editorial
publicity they are asking? Did any
one see a check accompanying Chair
man Aliens circular to pay for the
space? Or was the money paid into
the democratic campaign fund? Or
is It being held out by the railroad
tax agents? Or are the railroads
saving it for distribution to Hartman
and Hill and the other poor stock
holders?
Some one should enlighten the pub
lie as to who is pocketing the money.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-01
THE CROP MOVEMENT

In final analysis it is of course the
ultimate buyers money that moves
our crops. Although we commonly
speak of the cash passed directly from
the first buyer to the producer that
is in fact only one link in a long chain
of transactions and banking opera
lions. The force that moves the crops
from the farm to the shipping station
is really communicated from the for
eign buyer, the transfer being con-
summated by a system OF credits sim
pie enough in principle, but elaborate
and Understanding in detail. AL
crops have therefore been moving for
weeks, the cash being paid on initial
delivery, the vast portion taken
abroad is but beginning to reach its
destination in large quantities, thus
completing the circuit of financial and
commercial exchange.
Last week accordingly there was
despatched from export points 500, 900
bales of cotton and about 5000, 900
bushels Of wheat, the two staples hav-
ing total value of over $4,000, 900.
The export amount has been steadily
increasing for series OF weeks, as It
will continue to increase for some
time. 1t is with precisely these ex-
ported farm staples that our enormous
borrowing abroad. part of it currency
70 have on hand at the farm shipping
station to pay the producer on deliv-
cry, is cancelled. This short time
borrowing abroad on discounted
finance bills is admittedly enormous
this year, the total at its highest point
some weeks ago being reckoned well
up towards a half billion dollars.
But the process of debt reduction iE
going forward at a rapid rate. The
period required to effect the balance
will be more Drotracted this year than
usual, both because the amount OF
the debt is higher and the quantity OF
products to be moved is greater
The maximum of capacity for trans
port from the grain and cotton sec.
tons has already been nearly reached
but the reassuring fact is that 1t II
great enough, with our prodigious cfor
stores, to return the values on which
the fabric Of our credit rests in spite
of the strain for ready cash on the
whole business world in its state of ex
traordinary activity and expansion.