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Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
ROOSEVELT FOR
LOCK WATERWAY
UNLESS CONGRESS OBJECTS IT
WILL BE BUILT
President Points Out Sea Levels Dis
advantaees--Lock Can Be Built
In Hall the Time and
Costs Less
BY Associated Press.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 1o.-President
Roosevelt today transmitted to con-
gress the Panama canal reports.
The majority of the board of con-
sulting engineers, eight, including the
five foreign engineers, favor sea level
canal and one member Of the canal
commission, Admiral Endicott, takes
the same view.
Five of the eight American members
of the board of consulting engineers
and five members of the isthmian
canal commission favor the lock canal
and so does Chief Engineer Stevens.
The secretary of war recommends
lock canal pursuant to the recommen-
dation Of the minority of the board OF
consulting engineers and the majority
of the canal commission, and the presi-
dent concurs, adding:
1.-THE sea-level canal would be slight
ly less exposed to damage in the event
of war; the running expenses, apart
from the heavy cost of interest upon
the amount employed to build 1T, would
be less, and for small ships the time
of transit would probably be less.
Upon the other hand the lock canal
at level of eighty feet would not cost
much more than half as much to build
and could be built in about half the
time, while there would be very much
less risk connected with building it,,
and for large ships the transit would
be quicker, while, taking into account
the interest upon the amount saved in
building, the actual cost of mainte-
nance would be less. After being built
it would be easier to enlarge the lock
canal than the sea level canal.
Moreover, it has been actually dem
onstrated in making and operating the
great lock canal. the 500, more i'm
portant artery of traffic than the great
sea-level canal, the Suez, goes to sup
port the opinion of the minority of the
consulting board of engineers and of
the majority of the isthmian canal COM
mission as to the superior safety, FEAST
bilty and desirability Of building a
lock canal at Panama.
1.-The law now on our statute books
seems to contemplate lock canal. In
my judgment a lock canal as herein
recommended, is advisable.
eff the congress directs that a sea
level canal be constructed it's direction
will, of course, be carried out"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
THIRTEEN MEN
LOST IN MINE
EXPLOSION AND FALL OF ROCK
KILL MANY
Earth TrerbIed at Wslsenbura, COL,
Following Crash Which Was
Probably Due to Employees
Open Lamps
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
WALSENBURG, Colo. Feb. 1e.-Rv
far the worst accident in the history
of coal mining in this part Of the coun-
try occurred at the Maitland mine this
morning, and as result at least thir-
teen miners lost their lives.
1t is possible the list will reach six
teen when all the bodies have been re-
covered
The following is list Of the dead so
far as known:
ARCHIE MILLER, fire boss.
BILLY MORAN of Maitland.
JAMES w. TITTERS, Kansas.
BATTIsTA EOBREA.
CORONA COSTA.
SOPRIS KOSKA.
NICK YOKIBETZ.
Shortly after o'clock there was an
explosion in that part of the Maitland
known as the Sunshine, which caused
the earth to tremble for miles around
Soon afterward a man ran out and
reported that the mine was on fire.
The explosion caused a fall of rocks
from the roof and until this is cleared
away 1t will not be known positively
just how many more are in the mine,
but it is certain that any found there
will be past hope.
1t is believed that the explosion was
caused by open lamps, as most of the
men in that part of the town used open
lamps
General Superintendent Murray ar
rived this evening and has taken
charge.
The Maitland mine is the property
of the Victor Fuel company.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
GAMBLING
IN TERRITORIES
HOUSE PASSES BILL AFTER
WARM ARGUMENT
Arizona Man Takes Exceptions to
Statements Of Maine Representa-
tive and Delivers Speech In
Opposition to the Bill
BY Associated Press.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Stating
that in Arizona and New Mexico and
other territories gambling Is licensed,
Mr.. Little1eld Of Maine entered a mo-
ton In the house today to suspend the
rules and pass a bill reported from the
judiciary committee, making gambling
in the territories illegal. The bill
makes gambling a misdemeanor pun
ishable by $4,000 fine and one years
imprisonment.
The bill classifies gambling as
faro, monte, roulette, las quenet,
rouge ct noire, rondo, tan, fan fan,
poker, seven and a half, twenty-one,
chuck-a-luck or any banking or per-
oentage game, or any other kind of
game played with cards or dice"
Vigorous opposition was made by
Delegate Mark Smith of Arizona.
No Sympathy for Gambling
81 do not wish it understood that
am here in sympathy with gambling"
he began, "but do protest against the
gentleman from Maine, the farthest
point away from my home, coming in
here to meddle in our quarrels when,
with prohibition in his own state, there
are $50 saloons open in the town of
Bangor, Me. 1t is a prohibition that
don't prohibit / submit that the gen.
tleman should confine his philanthro-
pies to his own state, instead of spread
ing out over the southwest"
He declared that there was no pure
motive behind the bill; that it was for
the purpose of influencing votes in
Arizona for joint statehood.
Mr.. Smith contended that the terri
tory would prohibit gambling at the
next session of the Legislature. He said
he would ask unanimous consent to
amend the bill so as to make 1t apply
to Territory under the jurisdiction
of the United States" He said this
would include Alaska, the Philippines,
Porto Rico, the District of Columbia
and all other territories.
LittIefieId Warns Up
In replying Mr.. Littlefield exhibited
considerable feeling. Speaking of Del
egate Smith, Mr.. Littlefeld said:
IT tried to treat him like a gentle
man, but the first thing he does is
to meet me with Sneer. do not pro-
pose to be swung aside on this debate
on prohibition in Maine. He knows as
little about that as any gentleman who
casts the same aspersions." ---.s-.---
Later Mr.. Littlefield refused to al
low Mr. Smith to interrupt him. This
led to second statement by Mr.. Smith
to make it clear that he was not max
ing a defense of gambling.
The bill was passed on a viva voce
vote.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
TYREE WILL NOT RESIGN
Continental Insurance Officials In San
Francisco Await Action
in Salt Lake
BY Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 19-"There
is no truth in the report that President
Hiram Tyree of the Continental Life
Insurance & Investment company had
been asked to resign or that he will
resign" said Emil Pohli of the legal
department of the company today.
1T is expected" continued Mr..
Pohli, that the action now pending
against Mr.. Tyree and Mr. Wylie, Sec
retary of the company in Salt Lake,
will be determined next Wednesday
when the affairs of the company will
be turned once more into their usual
channels and when it will be the time
of the company and its management to
have something to say"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
Time Has Come for Business
NEW CHARGES AGAINST RILEY

M. T. Riley, suspended on the charge
of extortion, will have to face new
charges of a similar nature today.
Myrtle Baker is the woman who dis
closed to the police officials new de-
tails last evening.
Rumors are prevalent In the police
department that others will appear
against the suspended patrolman
After discussing certain phases of
the case with friends last evening, the
young woman concluded to disclose TO
the police all she knew. Accordingly
she searched and found Patrolman ].
j. Murphy and later visited Sergeant
Craig.
What the woman told the police
they would not say.
Riley win not talk and says the chief
is the man to see.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
FOUGHT
In THE WAR
YOUNGEST SOLDIER DIES IN
ST. LOUIS
When Only Six Years Old Johnsto n
Carried Powder to the Guns
on the Forest Rose
In 1864

Special to The Herald.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb. 19.-James
Vincent Johnston. who died last night,
was probably the youngest person to
take part in a battle during the civil
war.
His father, Captain John F. Johnston,
in February, 1854, was in command of
the United States gunboat Forest
Rose. Captain Johnston's wife and lit
tie son Jim, who was six and a half
years old, were on board the Forest
Rose, which was coming up the river
on February 49, 1864.
The vessel was attacked by Confed-
crates
Jim took his place and carried powder
to the gun until the rebels were put
to flight.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
FINDS HUSBAND DEAD

Jesse M. Wilcox was found dead at
his home, 6SS San Pedro street, at mid
night by his wife.
A bullet hole in his breast might have
told the story but there are suspicious
circumstances that do not satisfy the
police as to whether the case was a
murder or suicide.
Wilcox retired early.
His wife left the house and when she
returned she found him lying on the
floor dead.
A pistol he was in the habit Of keep
ing under the pillow was found in the
bedding.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
DR.. SAVAGE COMING WEST
Distinguished New York Unitarian
Will Recuperate in California,
Joining His Family

Special to The Herald.
NEW YORK, Feb. 10. Rev. DIR.
Minot Savage, minister of the Uni
tartan church of Messiah of this city,
has gone to California suffering from
a severe nervous breakdown.
DR.. Savage, who Is about IS years of
age, has been in poor health for some
time, but could not be persuaded to
lay aside his duties.
Last Saturday, however. he left for
the west. stopping a day or two in
Cleveland and Chicago before going to
California, where he will meet Mrs.
Savage, who is now there with her
daughter, the wife of Rev. DIR. Simons
of Cleveland, o.
Friends of DR.. Savage decline to say
to what part of California he will go.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
RUsSIAS CABINET DISRUPTS
Changes Coming to Pass Even More
Speedily Than Predicted.
Witte Remains
BY Assoclated Press.

ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 19.-The
disruption of the Russian cabinet,
which was predicted last Friday by
the Associated Press, is coming to pass
more speedily than was expected, al
thought Premier Witte and Minister
of the Interior DurnoVo remain.
Minister of Collections Nemechaen
and Controller of the Empire Filosof-
off, It is stated, will follow NM. Kutler
and Timiriazeff into retirement in a
few days.
Finance Minister Shipoff is said also
to be slated for retirement, though
this Is not certain.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
SUSTAINS DISTRICT COURT
Minor Who Enlisted in Marine Corps
viii Have to Remain
There
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 19.-Charles
F.. Scott, aged 10 years, enlisted on Oc-
tober II, 1905, in the United States ma
rine corps, at Bay City Mich, and is
at present stationed at Goat island, in
this harbor.
He entered the service without the
consent of his parents, and on. Feb
ruary his father, Edward E. Scott,
petitioned the United States district
court for a writ of habeas corpus,
which was denied.
The case was then carried to the cir
cult court of appeals, and Judge Gill
bert today handed down an opinion af-
firming the judgment of the district
court,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
CHARGE ATTEMPTED ROBBERY
William sprouIe Alleged to Have
Blown OF Door Of
Bank
BY. y.Assoclated Press.

MARYSVILLE, Cal, Feb. 19.-The
trial of William Sproule on the charge
of having attempted to rob the Farm
ers Union bank last November was
begun today.
with Edward Whelan, a 14-year-
boy blew off the door Of the bank vault
but was frightened away before secur-
ing any plunder.
He escaped from the county jail af-
ter his arrest. but was recaptured in
Colorado last month.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
SHIPS BOMBARD FACTORIES
Moroccan Guns Trained Upon Mar
chlca Buildings and Partially
Destroy Them
BY Associated Press.

BY Assoclnted PIesS,
MALAGA, Spain, Feb 19.-Dispatches
from Melilla, Morocco, dated yester-
day, announce that the Moroccan war;
ship Sidi ell Turk bombarded the fac
tories belonging to the French fill
busters at Marchica. destroying por-
tlon of the works
The Moroccan rebei forces responded
to the warship's attack without result.
This is a renewal Of the recent Incl
dent between the French and Moroc-
can warships which 1t is feared may
oomplicate the situation at Algeclras
and the Germans assert that the
rebels are cooperating with the
French fllibusters against the mainte-
nance Of Moroccan authority.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
SOLICITOR HOST FOR JUDGES
Trip to Tampico Causes Attorney to
Criticise Action of judicial
Guests
Special to The Herald.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Feb. 10
Judge j. Med. Trimble, attorney for
the Orient railway, in discussing the
railroad pass question referred to the
recent pleasure trip to Tampico, which
the three federal judges, Philips, Pol
lock and Mcpherson of Iowa took as
guests of Gardiner Lathrop of the
Santa Fe, and two other general So
licitors for railroads. He said:
THE distinguished guests were
judges in the district in which one or
all of the three railroads represented
by the hosts operate. 1 believe that
these general solicitors would not have
invited them had they not been
Judges"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
TOURISTS ARE oUARANTINED
Two Carloads From the East Held
Near Winnemucca Because
of Disease
BY Associated Fress.

RENO, New, Feb. 1.-two carloads
of passengers on the Southern Pacific
are sidetracked in Reno tonight un-
der strict quarantine because a case
of smallpox was discovered when the
train was near Winnemucca, New,
shortly before noon today.
The passengers are tourists from the
east bound for California.
The train was met at Sparks, New,
by Doctors Gibson and Lewis of the
state board OF health and all the pas
sengers placed under quarantine.
At this place two cars were set out
and will be held until the authorities
are satisfied.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
HILL LOOKING FOR
AN OCEAN OUTLET
SEEKS FRANCHISE TO BUILD
NEW ROAD
Believed Great Masnate contempIates
Los Angeles Connection With
shast1 Llne-What It Means
II This Is Done

y What the outcome will be II :
. James J. Hill and his followers Sc .
= cure an ocean outlet at San Pedro, .
q An attempt to build a railroad .
y from San Pedro to Los Angeles, =
= thence north through the great .
. valleys to connect with the new .
y Shasta line. .
y The establishment of an oriental .
y steamship line. .
y Lower rates from Los Angeles to .
. the orient. .
A continuous fight between the .
= Hal and Hartman forces. .
q Building UP of n great port at .
. San Pedro. q
y An increase in both the freight =
y and passenger business in Los An =
. geles. q
. Another railroad for Los Ange- .
O les. q
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
IN FAVOR OF DEFENDANTS
Superior Court Holds Assignees OF
Marcus Daily to Be
Not Guilty
Rv Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE SUI
preme court of the United States to-
day decided the case of the United
States against the Bitter Root Devel-
opment company and other assignees
of the late Marcus DAILY of Montana,
involving the charge of unlawfully
cutting $4,000, 900 worth of timber upon
the public lands of that state, against
the government.
1t was stated by Justice Peckham,
who delivered the opinion of the court
that as the government had secured
new evidence the decision is without
prejudice.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
viii Appoint French Bishops
BY Assoclated Press.

ROME, Feb 19.-Pope Plus X has
suddenly decided to anticipate the con-
sistory which will be held February
Fl instead OF February 26 and at which
nineteen French bishops viii be APP
pointed. These bishops will be conse-
Grated by the pope himself In st.
Peters February 26. in order to empha-
size the Importance OF the event. =
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
Bolt Drivers Are Drowned

BY Associated Press
BELLINGHAM, Wash, Feb. 1s.-J.
T. Farnum- and Herbert Hatton. single
bolt drivers, were drowned near DEM
ing in the south fork of the Nooksack
river Sunday evening. while attempting
to cross in a boat. There were eight
men in the boat. Six reached shore
safely
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
BOY DIES OF SPIDER BITE
While Playing in HaymoW He Was
Stung-ChIoroformed to
Relieve Pain
Special to The Herald

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. led
mund Seccombe, the 11-year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Seccombe, died
in agony here tonight from either lock-
jaw or the bite of a spider.
He complained of an injury to his
ankle while playing in a haymow The
limb rapidly swelled and yesterday
afternoon convulsions followed Medi-
cal science proved powerless and
chloroform was resorted to finally to
relieve his agony. The funeral was
held this morning. The parents are
prominent here.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
MEADE REACHES HONOLULU
Transport Arrives at the Orient
Without Any Further Ex.
ploson En- Route
BY Associate ted Press.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. ia dis
patch from Honolulu announces the
arrival there yesterday of the trans
port Meade, safe and sound.
Much apprehension had been felt
here regarding the. possibility that
there might be on board the ship other
army cases similar to those that had
caused the fire to break out here as
she lay alongside the transport docks
On board the transport is the Sec
ond infantry.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
SHOOTS HERSELF ON STAGE
Denver Woman in Full View of Audi
ence lnfllcts Fatal
Wound
By. Assoeiated PresA.

DENVER, Colo, Feb. 19.-Leaving
her seat in one of the boxes in the Cry
stal theater a few minutes after the
opening of this afternoons perform
ance, Mrs. C. A. Weilder, said to be a
resident of this city, made her way
to the stage.
After fiourishing revolver for a
moment, in full view of the audience,
discharged the weapon at her own per-
son, inhicting probably fatal wound.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
SUSPECTS UNDER ARREST
Two Men and One Woman Held In
the Brand Murder
Case
By Associated Press.

BY ASsOClateu FIt55,
REDDING, Cal, Feb. 19.-Two ar
rests, besides that of the Saum woman,
were made in the Brand murder case
today.
Frank Whipple. at first suspected of
the crime, is in Jail pending further ex-
animation, and Charles Pollock, who
had trouble early in the evening at
Saum's bakery and who was known to
be in the saloon, were arrested tonight.
His. overcoat shows large spots of
blood.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
MITCHELL DECLINES OFFER
Refuses to Accept Political Nomination
While President of Mine
Workers Union
by AssOcia ted Press.

BY AssUcIareu Sress'
NEW YORK. Feb. 19-John Mitchell,
president of the United Mine Workers
of America, today received a telegram
from Peoria, ILL.,, in which he was of
fered the Democratic nomination for
congress to represent that district.
Mr.. Mitchell Immediately replied to
the convention, then in session in
Peoria declining the nomination. He
said he would not accept a political
office while at the head of the mine
workers. Mr.. Mitchell lives in Spring
field Ill.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
Large Amount Of Track Buried

SPOKANE. Wash, Feb. ia rock
slide ON the Great Northern railway
near Katka, Idaho, in Kootenai cam
yon. has buried nearly 500 feet of track
to depth OF thirty feet. 1t will re-
auire several days to clear the track,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
Weber Murder Trial Delayed
IN AssocIate Press.

SAN FRANCISCO Feb. 19.-The
case Of Adolph Weber, ON trial for the
others of his family three years ago
at Auburn, was brought before the SUI
preme court this afternoon, but was
postponed until Wednesday ~N
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
ENGINE STRIKES TROLLEY CAR
BY Associated Press.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-. Feb, ia we'll
filled Broadway trolley car was struck
by an engine at the Poplar street
Iron Mountain railroad grade cross
ing this morning and most of the pas
sengers were badly bruised but none
fatally injured.
The car was thrown from the track
and careened on its side, -~f-r.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
SHOOT AT PRESIDENT REYES
colombla's Executive and Daughter
Fired at In Crossing Bridge
In Bogota
BY Associated Press,

PANAMA, Feb 19.-Colombian
newspapers received here today con-
tain advices from President Reyes,
stating that on February 10 he was
shot at eight times by paid assassins
while he was crossing the Arjobispo
bridge I'm Bogota with his daughter.
None of the bullets struck the presi-
dent or his daughter.
4 a large reward ts offered, "
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
Shoots Brother Of Slayer
BY Associated Press.

by ASsocIdteu PreSS.
UKIAH, Cal, Feb. 19.-Henry will
lard, half-breed, was fatally wounded
today by James Meyers, a saloon
keeper. Willard is brother of Frank
Willard, who killed Sheriff Smith in
this county recently and has been SEN
fenced to be hanged. Meyers shot in
self defense
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
THE DAYS NEWS
FORECAST

Southern California: Cloudy on
Tuesday; cooler; light north wind.
Maximum Temperature In Los An
geles yesterday, IL degrees; mini.
mum, 52 degrees.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-04-03
River Falls

After ott-repeated promises from the weather man, which had failed, however, 10 materiaIize, Pine Bluff finally became the recipient of a lit tie warm weather Sunday, the sun coming out bright and carly as if t9 atone for his absence during most of the previous week. The day was as perfect as couId be desired, and it is to be hoped that ii was no April Fool joke put up by Old Sol to make the residents of this section think all April was to be like it.
 In accordance with the spirit of peace and harmony that seems to have come over the elements all of a sudden, the Arkansas river suhsided slightly over Sunday, and is now get ting back to normal The guage reg istered 19.3 feet at o'clock Monday afternoon, which was drop of 22 feet from the mark of 215 feet which il stood at Saturday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-04-03
CAT MAKES MARE GO.
Fast Horse Refuses to Move Uuless
 Pussy Goes Along.

Derby, Conn.,, April 2.-lt greatly troubles Fred Hunt of aWterbury that
 his pet eat cannot pace mile in 2:15. Because Grace Davis, the mare he is training, can Fer wherever the mare goes the cat has to go. else the mar eis uolicr than the mischief.
 The cat, a big Maltese, and the nare have developed a remarkable affection for each other. Grace Davis refuses to sleep at night unless the cat is snuggled in the straw by her side. After the stable boy shakes down her bed she paws an open spot iI which the cat must be. In the daytime the cat goes to sleep on the mares back and she sniffs at the cats fur and affectionately rubs her nose along the cats back. When the mare is exercising the cat follows and
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-04-03

Chattanooga, Tenn, March 29. The new industries established ill the south during the week ending to- day are shown by the following list compiled by The Tradesman. It will be observed that there are several conspicuously large investments, among them being a s600,000 cotton mill in Missouri; a s25o,000 power plant in North Carolina; a g.. 000 000 development company, S1,000,000 silk mill and an electric light plant in Oklahoma: S350,0 fertilizer works in South Carolina: $60000 compress in Texas, and S1.3000o0 steel mill in West Virginia The 'iradesman's industrial list for the week is as follows:
 Alabama.
 Huntsville, ice factory.
 Can't, marble works.
 Montgomery, S50,000 land company, Gadsden, railway. light and power company.
 Tuscombia. s5o,0oo building and lean company.
 Bigbee, s20,000 mill company. Mobile, S200,000 mill company. Vinegar Bend, Shinsle and lath mill Dothan, S10,000 variety works.
 Arkansas. Ladd, $50, ,O0O land and gin company. Little Rock, s3OO00O soapstone and refectories manufacturing company Lonoke, $G0,000 rice mill. Fort Smith $1o0,GoO lumber com rany.
 Waldron, s2O.00O lumber company, telephone company.
 Eureka Springs. electric light plant.
 Florida.
 Brookville, electric light plant; ice factory: rim and spoke factory. Marianna. electric light plant. Stark, s1O,Oo0 building and loan company. Minneola, saw mill.
 Jacksonville, S10,000 lumber con- pany.
 Georgia.
 Columbus, S5O,0OO paper mill Cartersville. electric light plant, Waycross, $1O0, ,000 gas plant Atlanta, medicine factory; $50,0oC investment company.
 Augusta. s22,000 steamboat com pany.
 Indian Territory. Muskogee, electric light plant; $5o,- 900 oil and gas company.