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Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
CRITICISE COMPANIES,
THEN ORGANIZE BOARD
POLICY HOLDERS PUSH ARM
STRONG RECoMM MENDATIONS
Will Incorporate Under District of
Columbia Laws-Membership Will
Take Active Steps to Broaden the
Organization
By Associated Press.

BY Associated PreBa
WASHINGTON, May S-Bernard T.
Baker of Baltimore presided over and
was made permanent chairman of the
the executive committee of the Mutual
Life Insurance Company Policy Hold
ers' association which met here today
Sixteen committeeman from states and
territories and foreign countries were
represented by proxies.
1t was decided to incorporate the as
ISOLATION under the laws of the District
of Columbia.
The report of Secretary Russell w
Fish showed that the membership OF
the association extends to every state
and territory in the union, to seven Ca
madam provinces and to several for
eign countries.
The reports from the different states
indicate active interest In the move
ment among policy holders.
All the large insurance companies
were severely criticised at today
meeting for their opposition to the laws
recently passed by the New York legis-
lature to carry out the recommends
tions of the Armstrong committee.
Plans for taking the most active steps
possible to extend the active work OF
the association through state organi-
cation were agreed upon.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
QUARREL OVER
THE PAINTINGS
JOE JEFFERsoN's WIDOW AND
CHILDREN APART
Mrs. Jefferson, Weeping and sorrowed
Contends for $22e,ooo, Proceeds
Of Sale of Actors Pictures,
In Supreme Court
snenial 70 The Herald

Special to The Herald.
CHICAGO, May S.--The widbw of Jo-
seph Jefferson, weeping and broken
with sorrow by family quarrel, ap-
peared In the supreme court today TO
defend her claims to a part of the es-
tate left by her husband, which her
children are seeking to take from her.
The amount at stake is $229,00O, the
proceeds of the sale of some pictures
owned by the actor
Mrs. Jefferson told the story of her
husbands tender care for her during
his life, and of the provisions in his
will to insure her comfort after his
death, with such pathos and emotion
that the scene in the court room was
an affecting one.
The children claim that their father 8
will did not contemplate the giving of
the proceeds of the sale of these pic
lures to their mother. They contend
that the amount realized should go to
them.
The hearing is unfinished.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
HEARSTS CLOVEN
FOOT Is SHOWN
UNIVERSITY CHANCELLOR SAYS
HIS MIND
In Discussing the Dangers Of Shallow
Agitation DR.. Day Points Out
the Situation as
It Is

Special to The Herald.
SYRACUSE, N. Y, May S,-Chancel-
lor James r. Day OF Syracuse univer-
sity, in a strong statement concerning
the dangers of anarchy socialism and
shallow agitation, said:
II stated at President McKinley's
memorial melting in this city what
believe now-that the man whose car
toons and blood red editorials melted a
poor weak assassin to fire the fatal
bullet should have been electrocuted as
an accessory before the fact.
Hearst can do little now, because
his cloven foot instantly is seen when
ever he steps"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
DAM REPORTS EXAGGERATED
Engineer From capay Valley Says
Waters Are Held In
Check
BY Associated Press.

SACRAMENTO. May S.-M. A. Nurse,
engineer of the state department of
public works, today returned from a
visit to Capay valley, where he was
present during the excitement which
followed the landslide into the channei
of Cache creek. at point about fifteen
miles above Capay valley.
He said a slide of several acres oc-
CURED, forming a water tight dam 100
feet high. This held back a consider
able volume of water, but Nurse SAYS
there was at no time danger to the
valley. and the reports of the damage
done and likely to result have been
greatly exaggerated
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
CASTELLANE CASE ADVANCES
Principals Not Disposed to Become
Observation-Disclosures Expect
Brisk Proceedings

BY Associated I'ress
PARIS, May 8.-The conclusion OF
the elections permitted the Castellane
case to be taken up today for final in
qulries as to the possibility of a recon-
ciliation between the countess Qor-
merly Anna Gould) and Count Boni.
This was considered a formality as
the parties are not disposed to become
reconciled.
After the present proceedings the
countess revised bill will be filed and
the papers served. The lawyers ex-
pect that in the future the proceedings
win be brisk and that a final decree
will be rendered without a contest.
AS the parties were not prepared to
proceed with the case the hearing was
further postponed.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
CONNECTICUT
GETS TREMOR
EARTHQUAKE MAKES SECOND
VISIT TO STATE
Just Year Ago Yesterday the Vicinity
of Mount Tom, Massachusetts,
Had a Similar Phe-
nomenon
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
EAST HAMPTON, Conn, May S.--A
slight earthquake shock, lasting pos
sibly second, was felt here today. No
damage was done nor was anyone
frightened. A similar phenomenon oc-
CURED here just year ago today.
The earth tremors are attributed by
some persons to small landslides on the
ridge Of which Mount Tom, in Massa-
chusetts, lis the highest point.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
PLAN VAST TROLLEY SYSTEM
Incorporators &C Ahead With Two
Hundred Mile Project
By Associa fed Iorass
By Associated Press.

SACRAMENTO, May s.-Just prior
to the big earthquake articles of in
corporation were filed in the office of
the secretary of state in the name of
the Municipal Street Railroad company
(of San Francisco, which proposed to
install some 200 miles of street rail-
road in that city at a cost of S14, ,000, 900.
1t is to be an electric conduit system.
3. Tie incorporators are Claus Spreck-
els ]. d. Phelan, George Whittel. Ru-
tolph Spreckels and Charles S. Wheeler.
Since the fire 1t was thought perhaps
that The articles would be withdrawn,
but the secretary of state has been
notified by the promoters to go ahead
with the filing.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
Tomorrow Interstate
Commission Will
Study Situation
Railroaders and Refiners
Receive Notice to
Appear Friday
Why Certain Roads Have Given oc-
topus the Use Of Rights Of Way
for Pipes VIII BE
Examined
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
CHICAGO, May S-Railroad officials
and minor employees today were sum-
moned to appear Thursday before the
interstate commerce commission, which
will then start its inquiry into the rela-
tions of various roads with the Stand-
ard Oil company.
A number of Union Pacific men, it is
said, will be among the important wit
nesses. Attorney Brodie B. Davis,
counsel for that railroad, after CONSUL
tation with Attorney ]. T. Marchand,
special counsel for the commission. de-
cided to produce number of the com-
pany's officials at the hearing.
The list of other railroad officials and
independent oil reffners is as follows:
Samuel G.. Nethercot clerk employed
by the Chicago & Northwestern Rail-
road company, Winnetka.
Charles Conlick, Monadnoclx building,
supposed to be in oil business.
Herbert D. Blackford, president Wis
costly Oil company.
John S. Brown, clerk for Illinois Gem
trail Railroad company.
Union Pacific, Too
Although it is known that some Off
cials of the Union Pacific already have
been summoned to appear. their names
have not been made public. 1t is said,
however, that the list includes:
c. Clifford, general freight agent;
Samuel F. Hilton, travelling freight
agent; J. C. Stubs, traffic director; P. G.
Stohr assistant traffic director, and J.
A. Munroe, freight traffic manager.
The investigation is to be of the
widest scope, Attorney Marchand de-
clared, a large number of independent
oil men from Kansas, Ohio and Penn
sylvania being expected to testify
It is also rumored that the commits
sion is to ascertain what railroads
other than the Santa Fe have permitted
the Standard Oil company to lay pipe
lines along their right of way and under
what sort of contract or easement. IT.
is said that the Erie road recently has
permitted the Standard to lay pipe
line on the company's right of way.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
sALIzE HAS BEEN DRYDoCKED
Transport on Which Ono Hundred and
Fifty Soldiers Were Killed Is
Afoat at Nagasakl
~ Associated Press.

b. Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, May s.-The
steamer Doric reports that the Russian
transport Salize was undergoing re-
pairs i'm the drydock at Nagasak
AS briefly reported by cable several
weeks ago, the Salize, which was con-
veyinR 1000 troops from VIadisvostok
TO Odessa, struck a floating mine. About
150 soldiers were Killed and the ves-
sci was badly damaged, but temporary
repairs were made Ssnd she proceeded
to Nagasaki.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
Escapes PerlIs only to Die

By Ns5OcIdIeu FIesS
SAN FRANCISCO. May S.--After es-
Gaping the perils of the earthquake and
fleeing from the fire when his stable
was burned out. w. A. Peterson of $50
sfiiHth avenue was killed in a runaway
Incident He was agent for a laundry
and hitched yossng horse to his wagon.
The animal became frightened. ran
away and the wagon was overturned.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
Plotting to KIN caoeres
IN AssocIa Ted Fress.

SAN DOMINGO, Republic of Santo
Domingo, May 8. Via Hayti. May s.
It became known that the authorities
ON Sunday, May 6, discovered a plot
to assassinate President Caceres as he
was leaving the theater Several ar
rests have been made. Shots were eX-
changed last night near this city be-
tween rural guards and supposed revo-
lutionists.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
Opposes Courts Removal

SAN FRANCISCO, May s.-Judge
Morrow, sitting in the United States
circuit court, said that he expected an
effort would be made to remove the
circuit court of appeals to Portland or
Seattle. He will oppose anything of the
sort and asked the cooperation of the
local bar.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
TUcsoN's ORDINANCE VALID
Gambler Defies the City Authorities
and Fines Accumulate
Against Him
By Associa ted Press.

TUCSON, Ariz., May 8-Judge Camp
bell in the circuit court here. on
habeas corpus proceedings, decided the
anti-gambling ordinance enacted by
Tucson city council was valid.
Homer Dubois, gambler who de-
fled the city ordinance has accumu-
lated sentences amounting to 240 days
in iail and $1,000 in fines.
William Reid formerly a member of
Tucson city council, is caught under
sentence of thirty days in jail and $3.50
fine
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
SAN FRANCISCAN ENDS LIFE
Once Prosperous Man Jumps OF
Ferryboat in New York
Harbor
RY Associated Press.

BY AsSOcIated PreSS.
NEW YORK, May 8.-An unidentified
man jumped from ferryboat into East
river and was drowned Frederick
Waterloo. a deck hand, had been talk
ing to the man just before he jumped.
He told Waterloo that he had lost nine
teen houses in the San Francisco earth
quake and was practically a ruined
man.
He was about 60 years of age and had
sandy hair and a mustache. He wore
frock coat, silk hat gray gloves and
low shoes.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
GoRKY's ExTRADITION NEXT
ing Accusations Against
the Exile
By Associated Press.

By ASSOCIdIDU I IVSS.
MOSCOW, May Sin addition to the
accusation against Maxim Gorky of en-
gagng a political propaganda, the pro-
curator charged him with participa-
tion in the December uprising here and
it is rumored that his extradition from
the United States will be asked for.
The Cost has been confiscated and pro-
hibited from publishing pictures taken
by an American photographer, show
ing the life led in prison by Mile. Spir-
idonovo, who killed Police Chief Luch-
enowffsky at Tamboff. She was SEN
was commuted to 20 years imprls-
onment, after she had been most
brutally treated by Cossack officers,
one of whom was assassinated for so
doing
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
THE DAYS NEWS
FORECAST
FORECAST
Southern California: Generally
fair; warmer. Maximum temper
ature in Los Angeles yesterday,
6s degrees; minimum, SO degrees.

1-Rush payment Of Insurance..
2-Pureing lists of unworthy.
3-HoId Mexicans as witnesses.
4-Thousands will go to Venice.
5-Sports.
6-Editoriai.
7-city news.
s-Gieantic land deal projected.
e-Southern California news.
10-Markets. =
11-CIassified advertisements.
12-Y. M. C. A. fund climbs higheh
13-PubIic advertisements.
14-shriners have glorious time.
EASTERN
Big strike of iron workers. threat
Anthracite workers VIII take up
their picks and drills Thursday
Connecticut also gets an earthquake
shock.
Chairman Shorts report shows i'm
proved conditions at Isthmian canal.
Joe Jefferson's widow and children
quarrel over paintings
FOREIGN
New Zealand may establish its own
line of steamships to England.
The anti American boycott on China
is waning fast.
Russia S police flock to ST. Peters,
burg to the parliament opening.
Prince and Princess of Wales return
to London from India.
COAST
Capay valley dam break reports were
exaggerated.
San Diego's population is estimated
at $4,000.
san Franeisco's lists are being
purged of unworthy aid seekers.
Movement to rebuild the burned Sec
tion of San Francisco attatns world
wide proportions
LOCAL
Shriners have glorious time.
Mrs. Clark and Mrs. May j. Winters
may go TO court over possession or H.
year old &C. Towser Clark.
Jacob and Silas Casteel must servo
long penitentiary sentences. supreme
court upholds decision OF Judge Smith
of Los Angeles superior trib1 lal
City auditor renders renH
Carl BerOth killed by an mobile at
Plco and Valencia streets.
Mrs. Lulu Eppes, negress. held on
charge of attempting 70 poison her
husband, denies allegations.
Bustillo brothers, scions Of wealthy
Mexican family who were held on kid
naping charge released. but later held
to give testimony against negro porters
alleged 70 have stolen large sum Of
money from Castillans.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
MISS D. RANDOLPH WEEDS
William c. Whltney's stepdaughter
Becomes the Bride of Earl
of Cavan's Son
BY Associated FreSs.

BY Associated fsregs.
LONDON, May 8.-Miss Delaide
Randolph and the Hon Lionel Lambert,
second son of the late earl of Cavan,
heir presumptive to the title, were mar
ried today in Trinity church, Sloane
square.
The American ambassador, Whitelaw
Reid, Mrs. Reid and Miss Reid, the staff
of the American embassy, ]. p. Morgan
and the earl of Cavan were among
those present.
The bride is the stepdaughter OF the
late William c. Whitney.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
Roer cOIonIzer Arrives

by Associated ffesS.
NEW YORK, May S.-General Sam
uel Pierson, formerly OF the Boer army,
who has been in Venezuelaain the in
terests OF a plan to colonize 10.O00 Beers
there, arrived here yesterday on the
steamer Philadelphia from Curacao.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
MAN KICKED AMERICAN FLAG
Hoboken Bystanders Mob Him and
Court Imposes Six Months
Sentence
BY Associated Press.

Ioy ASSUCIdIeu EIGSS.
NEW YORK, May s.-An unknown
man who walked down the main street
of Hoboken, kicking an American flag
along in the dirt, was mobbed by citi-
zens, dubbed by policemen, sentenced
by a court and put to work breaking
stones in pentitentiary before the day
was over.
The man refused to disclose his iden-
tity, but said he was the "king of
buns" and came from nowhere"
When Recorder Stanton read a lec-
ture to him in court for abusing the
flag, he interrupted, declaring that is
all it Is good for
The recorder sentenced him to six
months.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
INQUIRE INTO FATALITIES
Greater Safety to Travelling Public
Is Object of campbeII's
Resolution
ay Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, May 8.-To secure
greater safety to the travelling public
and railway employees, Representative
Campbell of Kansas presented a resolu-
tion in the house today directing the
secretary of commerce and l4bor to in
quire into the cause Of the many fatal
railroad accidents in the past four
yeas
The report with recommendations is
to be made to the president.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS SECURE
Contents Found to Be Unharmed by
the Fire
BA lssociated Pres

HN lSSoc1dted Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, May S.-Safe de-
posit boxes in several big institutions
that provide, these fireproof receptacles
for the public were made accessible.
The vaults opened were those of the
Union Trust, Crocker- Woolworth, Ca
! madam Bank of Commerce and Mercan-
tile Trust institutions.
Steel and asbestos had performed
their trust well. All the contents of
the, steel boxes were found intact
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
Japanese Bank Moneys In, act

SAN FRANCISCO May 8.-A safe
containing 100000 belonging to the Jap
anese-American bank was opened. It's
contents were intact. The paper in
which some of the silver coin was
wrapped was Drowned by the heat.
While the coin was being removed a
guard of the Sixth regiment, N. G. c.,
was present.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
Re-eIect Mayor Rose
Rv Assoclated Press.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. May 8.-Wiliam
Rose, Democrat, who resigned the office
OF mayor of Kansas City, Kas., recent
ly pending state custer proceedings
against him for enforcement of
prohibition and anti-gambling laws,
and who was later ousted by the
supreme court, was reelected mayor
by 1900 plurality today.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
Major General Paae oazetted

LONDON, May S.-Among the promo
tions gazetted is that of Major Gem
eral Arthur Henry Page (whose wife
was Mary Stevens, daughter of the late
Paran Stevens Of New York; to be lieu-
tenant general.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
METHoDIsTs RAISE s75o,ooo
c. ch Schools and University Will
Al Share in Distribution

SA IN Jose, May S-The board of bish-
ops &c the M. e. church will raise $780,
900 to assist the churches and denomi-
national schools in California. and it Is
understood that the University of the
Pacific will share in this money.
The damage to East hall and Music
hall will aggregate probably $25, 900, but
all other Buildings are intact.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
CHIEFTAIN THRoTTLES BEY
Sensational Murder Of the Proeurator
General Of the vIlIayet
Of Tripoll

BY Associated Press.
CONsTANTINOPLE, May 8.--Nedjim
Edlin Bey procurator general of the
villayet Of Tripoli. North Africa, has
been murdered by All shamyl Pasha,
former military governor Of scutari.
According to the reports received here
Ali Shamyl, who is a Kurdish chieftain
and who recently was exiled to Tripoli
on the charge of being concerned in the
murder of Redvan Pasha at Constanti-
nople, was undergoing an examination.
when he suddenly rushed upon the pro-
curator general. fixed his teeth in his
throat and held on like q bulldog until
his victim was throttled to death.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
vESUvIUS is ACTIVE AGAIN
Main Crater Is plsehargIng Sand and
Cinders-Dense Smoke
Arises
BY Associated --ress

NAPLES, May S,-VesuVius is again
showing considerable activity. Today
a dense column of smoke is rising from
the crater and spreading like an um-
brella, accompanied by loud detona-
tions and electrical discharges, which
are especially noticeable from Resina.
and cinderS.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
senator Morgan is SICK
Bv Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. May S.-The senate
committee on isthmian canals ad-
journed today pending the recovery
from his indisposition of Senator Nor
gan.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
ANTHRACITE MEN RESUME
Convention at Scranton orders Its
Members Back to the
Mines
Rv Asnoolatad Press.

Bv Associated Press.
SCRANTON, Pa. May s.-Work will
be resumed by the mine workers
throughout the anthracite field Thurs
day.
This was decided upon at the closing
session of the convention held this
afternoon.
AT the morning session the agree
ment entered into on Monday between
the operators and the sub-scale COM
mittee was formally ratified.
The convention adopted resolutions
condemnlng the state constabulary and
providing for the mine workers as an
organization taking an active part in
politics in the nomination and support
of legislative candidates.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
PERKINS CASE IS ARGUED
Political Contributions by Insurance
Companies Is the Issue
Involved
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May s.--Argument was
begun today in the George w. Perkins
case In the appellate division Of the
supreme court. MIR. Perkins was form
erly vice president Of the New York
Life Insurance company.
He was brought before the court in
March on a charge brought to test the
question of whether the making of
political contributions by the insurance
companies constitutes crime
TIE case now comes before the appel
late division on an appeal from a rul-
ing by Justice Greenbaum that such
contributions constitute larceny.
The court reserved decision.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-09
Il SAN JOSE STATES NEEDS
llaIf Million Is Required for the Pub.
lie Service
BY Associated Press.

Ev Associated Press.
SAN JOSE. May s.-The police and
fire board oEscia1s estimate that 60,OOO
wfk*be required to re-establish the fire
department. This, however, will make
the department far more efficient than
formerly.
City Superintendent of Schools Wells
officially estimates that the school de-
partment will require $3.50. 900 for re-
building the high school and 100000 for
rebuilding four of the grammar schools.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-19
YOU-GO-TO
THE GOLD AND SILVER

MineS-COAL and COPPER-AIiueS

THE GOLD AND SILVER
MineS-COAL and COPPER-Mines
MINES
II machine miners, $50 to $3.50; 6
timbermen, gold quartz mine. north,
$50; 80 miners, hand work, SIS to 500;
miners, gold mine, Plumas Co. $50;
CalaveraS. $2.75 day; 10 miners, fare
81, SIS; 22 muckers. gold mines, S2.25
to $3.50 day; s carmen, S2.25; as la
borers for different mines, no expert
ence needed, any man can labor
around the mines, $40 to $50 and i'd.
10 men to learn mining. $50.
TOOL SHARPENER-
Tool sharpener and blacksmith. mine,
Carpenter, mine. south. $50; engineer
run gasoline hoist for mine, $75; 4
brick masons, mine CO.. 81 day, long
job; II muckers, mine near Los An
BACK TO THE. .........
sAwMiIIs 1i.iiii :. YoRBs YARBs :. sAwMiIis $;
FAR E PAID.
-. BEAUTIFUL MENDOCI mo CO. -.
25 laborers for lumber CO.; fare paid F:
no experience needed; you'll do; $40
to $50 and found; ship Sunday a. M
HUMBOLDT co. HUMBOLDT co.
HALF RATE FARE, $3.50.
80 men for laborers in woods. yards.
mills, no experience needed, $40 and
found; half rate fare s2.54.
SIS
40 men for woods, SOS to SIS; Is la
borers, woods. mills, yards, Tehama
Co. $40 and found
10 laborers, woods in Sonoma Co.,
free fare, $40 to $50 and found.
40 men for planning mills, box fac
tories. $40 to $50 and found.
Is boys for box factories, sash and
door works, So to sl2 week
Edgerman, $50 and found; screw
turner. s55 and found; screw turner.
north, sawmill, $50 and found /;
shingle sawyer, $50 and found; tree
fellers and crosscut sawyers, and
men for all classes of work in woods
mills and yards. big wages. 49,
TEAMSTERS-LA
ILLERS-ROCKMEN
TEAMSTERS-Fre Fare.
25 teamSters, fare 35c $3.50 dav. s
teamsters. free fare. 40 miles away,
board in hotel, $3.50; 40 teamsters.
cisco and Oakland, S2.25 to S25O dav
LABORERS
IN FACTORY
20 laborers, big factory, $3.50 week.
steady job.
II laborers, smelter CO., board in no.
tel, fare paid. $3.50
WAREHOUSE WORK
10 men for warehouse work. steady,
25 laborers. warehouse and car
work, country. fare paid. $3.50
800 laborers for factories. ware
to S2.l5 day. s35 to $50 and found.
DRILLERS and ROCKMEN
10 drillers. fare 25e. $3.50 day; Is
drillers around steam shovel. 81. SO
day; 20 drillers and rockmen. quarry.
IN DEAR OLD
FRISCO.
1850 laborers for different Jobs. such