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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-17
MYER To URGE
POSTOFF|CE
REFORMS
FAR REACHING CHANGES
ARE RECOMMENDED
Department Proposes to Ex-
pertinent With Stamp Selling
Machines Now Successfully
Used in Germany

New York. Aug -Far-reaeh-
ing reforms and improvements in the
postal service, national in scope. were
advocated today by Postmaster Gen
eral George Won L. Meyer As rec
commended by Mr. Meyer, the propos-
ed reforms are nine in number, as
follows:
Renewal of postal notes payable to
an individual instead of bearer" as
before.
Establishment of domestic parcels
post limited to ten pounds
Establishment of a postal savings
bank system.
Increases in the rural delivery.
Decrease in the rates of foreign
postage to 2 cents each half ounce for
every country having direct steamship
service.
Adoption of stamp machines
throughout the United States.
Il have been studying these ques-
tions very carefully" said Mr.. Meyer,
"and either will make the desired re-
forms myself or, where | have to.
recommend them to congress
I'VE are going to experiment with
slot machines for stamps, We hope
to have them so they will sell 1, . and
5-cent stamps. They are a success in
Germany We will try them in this
city and in Washington. If they prove
successful, they will he installed all
over the country. That will make it
necessary to build a government man
ufacturing establishment"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-17
CORPORAL IS CUT
TO PIECES BY
CAR WHEELS
FORT WINGATE SOLDIER
MEETS TERRIBLE DEATH
Lies Down to Sleep on Track
While Drunk in Prescott and
is MangIed by Train.
Especial dispatch to the Morning journal. !

Especial dispatch TO the Morning Journai.l J
Prescott Ariz., Aug 16-Theodore
j. ROLAND, a corporal of Troop l.,
of the Fifth cavalry. stationed at Fort
Wingate, Was run over in the railway
yards here yesterday morning while
asleep on the tracks and instantly
killed, his body being terribly man
gled. ROLAND was a horseshocr by
trade and who lived nj Toledo, Ohio,
had been drinking with. some friends
from the Fort Whipple garrison He
lay down on the tracks to sleep, in
company with a friend, and was dis
covered by Night officer Lane, who
ordered the men to get off the track.
They did So but ROLAND went over
to another track and was soon fast
asleep, with his head pillowed on tho
rails. Thirty minutes later he was
struck by the wheels Of the tender
of engine t6, his head and arms be-
ing caugh t~dnder the wheels, Death
was instantaneous. a coroner's jury
rendered a verdict exOnerating the
engine crew ROLAND. whose enlist
ment was to expire in a month, in
tended to make his home in Prescott.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-17
SOLDIER COOL
IN FACE OF
CHARGES
GRAVE ARMY SCANDAL
EXPECTED AT PRESIDI0
Officers Involved in Ugly At
fair for Which Sergeant
Came Alone From Cuba to
) Face Court Martial,

San Francisco, Aug. 16.--The least
concerned man in the ranks of Uncle
Sans fighters stationed at the Pre-
ker over the forthcoming court mar
tia of Sergeant Grindley is Sergeant
Grindey himself, 1t is this indiffer-
ence of the soldier, over whose head
hang nineteen separate charges. rang
ing from forgery and embezzlement
to petty theft. that is keeping the Of
ficers' quarters and soldiers barracks
busy gith gossip and speculation. The
court martial is near at hand, its date
being less than fortnight hence, and
yet the accused sergeant, who trav-
eled all the way from Cuba without
guard TO face his accusers, shows no
signs of apprehension and still is out
side the guardhouse and unembar-
rassed by espionage of any kind
Sergeant Grindley at once timet was
connected with the Sixty-first com
pany of coast artillery and was sta
toned at Fort Baker. where he served
as post quartermaster sergeant under
Lieutenant Jones. who assumed the
duties of the department about a year
ago. Grindley was capable man and
was ordered to Cuba for duty
HaCdly had he arrived there when
a shortage was uncovered in the Fort
Baker hay and oats account. Charges
were preferred against Grindley, who
heard of the matter before he was
formally served with the papers. He
announced his desire to return at once
to San Francisco and answer the
charges.
He was permitted to come without
escort although charges growing out
of the exporting of the commissary
accounts included theft, forgery, en-
bezzlement and other crimes
Immediately upon HIS arrival Grind
ley was placed I'M position Of trust
in the office of the post Qquartermas-
ter sergeant, similar position to that
he held when the alleged crimes were
committed.
1t is freely hinted in army circles,
and the story emanates from the
Presidio, that Grindley is unconcerned
in the matter because there will "
NtNtlbDtu a otdtlddi W ulNll VIII set 'Ilt
country talking. and the talk, says
gossip, will be against others and not
against Sergeant Grindley.
1t is whispered that counter charges
will be brought against Lieutenlnt
Jones, who rose from the ranks few
years ago. and that number of Off
GERS will testify for Sergeant Grind!ey!
several of whom will come from a dis
tance to defend him from his accus-
ers.
Color is given these views becai Sc
the government seems to care so liz.
tie about the safe keeping Of the man
now accused 1t is argued that the
federal officials must be well pcr-
su9ded of Grindleys innocence o. a
guard would be placed over r n
But If Grindley is innocent" asks
Preside gossip, who is guilty."
The gravity of the charges again.
the sergeant and the noise occasl n
ed by the case will probably induce
General Funston to take az active
hand in the investigation The court
martial will be held at Fort Baker.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-17
DAY DEPLORES
STANDARD
OIL FINE
CHANCELLOR COMES TO
DEFENSE OF FRIENDS
Judges Remarks When Sen
tenCe Was Pronounced
Showed Spite Declares the
Doughty Syracuse Educator,

Syracuse, N. Y Aug 16.-Chance-
lor James r. Day. of Syracuse univer-
sity, writes TO a man In Syracuse his
opinion on the recent fine imposed on
the Standard Oil company, as fol-
lows:
This question Is wider than an at
tack upon one corporation, as 1t in
wolves the business interests of the
country The use of a court and
prosecuting machinery of the country
to direct a frenzy created by dema
gogueism is the most serious feature
This case was begun by the presi-
dents attack before congress In the
effort to bring pressure to bear to
pass the Hepburn bill The case has
been dragged before judges appointed
by President Roosevelt and tried in
parts of the country most hostile to
the Standard oil company.
"The corporation has been assailed
by Commissioner Smith In a report
untrue 90 fact as the trial was about
to begin. I'm utter violation of COM
mon fairness the corporation has been
fined twenty-niue' times the amount
of It's capitalization. The harangue
when the sentence was pronounced
showed spite and vindictiveness.
which was followed by second as
sault of the commissioner
"If the people are determined to
harass and destroy the centers OF
manufacture and the great railway
interests of the country. 1t would be
good to have the third term by unani-
nous acclamation. Then let US have
William Jennings Bryan for vice pres
ident, W. II. Hearst for secretary OF
state and Judge Landis for attorney
general"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-17
TELEGRAPHERS AGREE TO
ARBITRATE STRIKE ISSJI

Chicago, Ills. Aug. 16.-Officials of
the telegraphers' union late today
changed front on the proposition to
abitrate and announced that they
would accept the offer of the gen
eral board of arbitrators of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor i'm settling
their differences with the companies.
This board consists of John Mitchell
of the Mine Workers, Daniel J. Keefe,
of the lOngshoremen. and President
Samuel Gompers. 1t was Mr.. Com
pers who made the announcement.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-17
BUILDING CAVES IN
KILLING FIVE
Sleeping Inmates of Chicago
Boarding House Crushed to
Death by Falling WALL

Chicago, Aug 16-F'ive persons
were killed and eleven were injured.
three Of these seriously. In the col
lapse of building early today. The
scene Of the catastrophe was a three
story frame building on Fry street.
occupied as a boarding houseo The
bodies were recovered from the ruins
by policemen and firemen, who risked
their lives crawling under the debris.
The dead Mrs. Anna Nosal, owner
Of the boarding house, her son, daugh-
ter and sister; Albert stein, q la
borer.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-17
RAILROAD men
WILL REMAIN
At WORK
WILL HELP STRIKERS
WITH READY MONEY,
Conference Attended by Lead
erS of Two Telegraph Unions
Decides on Plan of Campaign
and General Strike Order.

Chicago, Aug. 16.-At conference
held here last night between President
Small of the Commercial Photographers
Union of America, Secretary Russell.
and President Samuel Gompers of the
American Federation of Labor anu
several other labor leaders, 1t was de-
cided definitely that there will be no
strike of the railroad telegraphers.
These operators will be called upon
shortly to contribute a strike fund of
| 100000. Two of their general Off
GERS attended the conference.
1t has been declared that the order
of Railroad Telegraphers had rendered
The commercial men, now on strike
their million dollar reserve fund.
The members of the order Of Rail-
| way Telegraphels cannot be assessed
without referendum vote, a majority
of the members voting for the assess
| ment. To take a referendum vote of
| 10000 members would he a big task
and would consume several weeks
time
The official record of the proceed
ings of the biennial session of the
railroad teegraphers, held at Mime
apolis in May last, however. shows
that according to the report of l.. w.
Quick, grand secretary treasurer
the order of Railway Telegraphers has
no such huge fund available to aid an
allied union. As a matter of fact. the
report of Secretary Treasurer Quick
shows that the protective fund on
March 81, 1907, showed balance on
hand of only $62,404.37
The report of Mr.. Quick did show
that his order had a total of $751;
288.24 on hand March 81, 1907, in the
general fund of the order, but this
would not appear to be available for
use in aiding allied unions.
When the conference adjourned last
night President Small issued an order
| Tor a general strike of all the mem-
bers of the Commercial Telegraphers
union now at work. 1t was believed
that the issuance of this order would
paralyze number of the brokerage
and commission houses, but no addi-
tional strikes were reported. Both the
| Western Union and the Postal COM
panies claimed to have increased their
forces during the day. Both compan
les reported the situation gradually
| improving with a number of the strik-
ers applying for their old positions.
The improvement of the Associated
Press service was marked over that
of yesterday. A number of towns on
| the north west and south circuits
which did not receive the report yes
terday were receiving the full report
today, and the volume of news ham
died was much greater than that at
any time since the walkout on Monday
night. The efforts of the peacemakers
have so far produced no effect on the
employees of the striking telegraphers.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-17
UNION PRINTERS PLEDGE
SUPPORT TO STRIKERS

Atlanta, Ca, Aug. 16,--At an enthu-
siastic meeting of Atlanta Typographi-
cal Union No. as. resolutions were
unanimously adopted pledglng the full
lest moral and financial support of the
union to the striking telegraphers, ap-
proprlating 500 for the benefit of the
local Commercial Telegraphers' Union
of America. and instructlng their dele
gates at the International Typ0graph-
ical union at Hot Springs Ark to In
troduce and urge for passage resolu-
tlon before that body calling for a
special appropriation Of $4,000 to be
rendered the telegraphers in their fight
for better conditions
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-17
SITUATION REPORTED
UNCHANGED IN DENVER

Denver, Aug. 16.-The strike sit
uation was unchanged today The
Western Union and Postal companies
announce that their business is NOV
ing satisfactorily and that they are
turning away many men applying for
positions. The brokers who had not
signed the schedule presented yester-
day were given another twenty-four
hours before walkout occurs on
these wires.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-17

lief that tragedy had been commit
ted. A womans garter and black
leather purse was found. In the lat
ter was a note reading:
Dear May: Meet me tonight, old
place. at p. m. If you do not will
fix him and you both. Believe me. |
am in dead earnest. So let my little
sweetheart come. B."
A line of blood spots led from the
place where evidently there had been
a struggle to the edge of the wharf,
and this led to the suspicion that a
woman had been murdered and the
body thrown into the water. The au-
thorities are investigating.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-17
Indge Defends PoI.cr PIalIng.

Poughkeepsie. n. v. Aug i6.--Sur-
rogete WIliet II. Jeserudt Of Dptchess
county has handed down a decision
refusing to dlsquallfy Charles Traver
as administrator Of his fathers estate
because. as alleged by three OF his
sisters. he played poker
The surrogate says: "The object Of
the law Is to exclude from admins
tratlve offices those persons who
could not be safely trusted and who
have by their acts proved themselves
unworthy Of confidence and untitled
for flduclary relations. Personal hab-
its do not of themselves disquallfy'
John A. Trayer was supervisor and
prominent man OF Rhlnebeck II,
died about month ago. leaving al
estate Of 10000.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-17
AUTO CAR PLUNGES
INTO LAKE
Six Hurt One Will Die, in AC-
CideAt in San Francisco Park
Where Auto Cuts CaperS,

San Francisco, Aug. l6.-Six per-
sons were injured, one fatally, in an
automobile accident at midnight last
night in Golden Gate park. The ma
chine plunged over an embankment
into the lake. Chauffeur George Har-
per's skull was fractured, his body
badly bruised and he cannot survive.
The other occupants of the auto were
all lninred
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-17
TREASURY OFFICIAL
ARRESTED FOR THEFT I

Boston, Aug. 16.--J Warren Hast
ings, an official in the sub treasury
of the United States in this city, was
arrested today, charged with embez-
element of government funds Last
June a package of three thousand dol
lars was taken from a shipment of
$105,000 in bills going to the treas
ury at Washington to be retired from
circulation. The shortage was made
good by another clerk, who was tech
nically responsible for the shipment,
but who at no time was under suspi-
cion of making away with the money,
---%.---
Pierpont Coming Home.
Southampton, Aug. 16.-J Pierponi
Morgan left for New York on the
Oceanic today.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-17

Vienna. Aug. 16.-Baron Won Hem
gelmuler the Austro-Hungarlan am
bassador TO the United States, in an
interview today. emphasizing the
highly satisfactory relations existing
between this country and the United
States, declared that he was firmly
convinced that President Roosevelt
would not be a candidate for re-elec-
tIon, adding that there was no reason
to doubt the hnality OF the presidents
reiterated declarations on the sub
ject.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-17
PREVAILS
IN MOROCCO
ReaSSuring Reports Follow
A Thorough Understanding
of FrahCo-SpaniSh Action,

Tangler, Aug. 16.--Advlces received
today from the coast towns OF Mo-
rocco were more reassuring and II Il
hoped that the improvement will be
more pronounced when the tribes
realize that the Franco-spanIsh action
will only affect places where distur-
Dances occur
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-17
PRESIDENT PUTS STRIKE
UP TO COMMISSIONER NELL

oyster Bay, n. ", Aug. 16.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt will not concern him
self personally with the telegraphers
strike according TO the best informa-
ton obtainable here tonight.
Appeals to the president to take
action looking to a settlement Of the
strike were received at the executive
office here today from boards OF trade
and commercial bodies Of a large
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-17
NEGOTIATIONS TO END
BELFAST DOCK STRIKE

Belfast,fAug i6.--"We cannot com
plete our negotiations tonight. but
they are progressing satisfactorily and
we expect that they will be COM
pleted tomorrow"
This official statement Issued to-
night by Sir Antony Patrick MacDon-
aid, under secretary to the Lord Lieu
tenant OF ireland, was spread rapidly
through the city, and produced an ex-
cellent impression. The police and
the military again were Withdrawn
from the disturbed area this evening
and everything passed quietly The
clergy and the magistrates for q Sec
ond time undertook the responsibility
Of keeping order and their task
proved very light one
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-17
HOT SPRINGS FLYER
IN THE DITCH
Fifteen Hurt in Bad Wreck on
Missouri Pacific Road in
Southern Kansas,

Kansas city. Mo. Aug. i6.-Fast
Missouri Pacific passenger train No.
1O5. southbound. known as the "Hot
Springs Special'-which left Kansas
City yesterday morning. went into the
ditch late yesterday between Buffalo
and Roper. Kas., 200 miles south Of
here. Fifteen persons were Injured,
none fatally.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-17
BROKER OPERATORS IN
ST. LOUIS JOIN STRIKE

st. Louis, Mo, Aug. 16.-About
eghty-fve operators working private
wires in brokerage offices were called
out this afternoon by President A. H.
Ewing of the local union of CONNER
cial Telegraphers. AS soon as the OPP
orators were notified they closed their
keys and quit.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-17
HARTMAN WOULD OWN
RAILROADS ENTIRE

Reno. New. Aug. l6.--ln an Inter-
view at Sparks. New. today. Il. H.
Hartman declared that all the rail-
roads Of the country would be his n
he could manage to get control Of
them. This, declared Mr.. Hartman,
was the ambition OF his life, though
he admitted he scarcely expected TO
realize H.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-17
MARYLAND REPUBLICANS
NAME STATE TICKET

Baltimore. Aug i6.-The republ-
can state convention today made the
following nominations: For governor
George A. Geither of this city. For at
torney general, Hammond Turner OF
Frederick.
For comptroller james r Baker Of
Kent county. For clerk Of the court
OF appeals, Thomas Borran Of Calvert
county
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-17
Simon VIII Serve His Tterm.

Berlin, Aug. 16-.Emil Jerome
Simon, a student of Columbia univer-
sity, who was sentenced at Potsdam
Saturday to three months imprison-
ment with costs for killing Frau
Shul2 In an automobile accident near
Luckenwalde, July 3, has decided to
withdraw his appeal, as six or eight
weeks would elapse before it could
come up in the supreme court at
Leipzig
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-17
SAN DIEGO POLICE
SCENT MURDER MYSTERY
Blood d-stained Clothing Found ON
Lonely Wharf Indicate Mid
night Tragedy.

San Diego. Cal. Aug. 1.-THE find
ing Of portions OF woman's clothing
torn and blood-stained, on the outer
end Of the Santa Fe docks last night,
and a wlsp bf woman's hair lying
near by full of blood. caused the he
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-17
THERE MAY BE

a lively demand-eyen II cor
fined to a dozen people-for ex-
actly such a piece OF property
as yours. PUT 1T TO THE
TEsT-the "ad-test"
Successive insertions OF a
classified ad. for a week will
reach NEARLY ALL who
would be Internationally all
OF the "posslbles." Then the re-
suit depends upon how good
your proposition is. -
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-17
Vessel WRECKED; Several Drown.

Buenos Ayres, Aug. l6.-The Ameri-
can bark Prussia" was wrecked in
the Rio de la Plata near here today.
Several passengers and a sailor lost
their lives, It Is reported.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-17
SOCIALISTS HISS
ROOSEVELT
Self Styled Undesirable CitI-
zenS Cheer William D, Hay
woods Return to Chicago,

Chicago Aug 16-The name of
President Roosevelt was greeted with
ieers and Kisses and the aims Of tho
Western Federation of Miners cheer
ed to the echo at the reception tender
ed WiliampD. Haywood, the central
figure in the recent Boise trial. by the
Meyer Haywood defense committee at
Luna park today. Self-styled 'unde-
slrable citizens" cried for Haywood.
Pettibone and Meyer and hooted and
hissed the names of Roosevelt, Gov
ernor Henry A. Buchtel and the Colo
rado state officials and mine owners
The demonstration closed with
march about the grounds. the parad-
ers waving a small. red flag with the
inscription, WELCOME Haywood"
More than 1000 Socialists and la
Dor union men crowded about Ae
speakers stand. Many wore buttons
on the lapels Of their coats on which
the words, II am an undesirable cltl-
zen," were printed. while huge pla-
cards containing many of the socialist
and labor sentiments we're waved
aloft.
Darrow In Chicago.
Clarence S. Darrow returned to his
office after several months absence
during which he successfully conduct
ed the defense Of William d. Hay
wood Of the Western Federation Of
Miners. charged with the murder OF
Governor Steunenberg Of Idaho. Mr.
Darrow refused 10 make a Cef.alia
statement regarding his connection
with the next trial In the case but
said.
I'm justice to my Chicago clients,
[ should not return TO Idaho as their
interests demand my presence here.
During my long absence there we're
business matters here that suffered.
I suppose I viii have to defend the
next case II there Is to be another
trial | don't know II Mr. Richard
son. Of Iowa. viii be in the next case.
have heard no complaint al to the
conduct Of the case from the man on
trial. He went free, That was
enough"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-17
qEkEVEN- YEAR. .0LD NJ
BOY COMMITS SUICIDE
Roswell YOungster Broods Oyer Dis
grace of Arrest for SteilllDg SO,
end Takes His Own I1fe.
IRpeclal Dispatch 10 the Morning Journal ]

Roswell y. NJ. Aug lG-Broodlng
over the disgrace Of being hailed into
police court for stealing ten dollars,
Lowell Cooley. eleven-year-old son of
Engineer T.. p. Cooley, Of the Pecos
Valley railway, eommitted suicide to-
day in lot near his home with re-
volver which he Secured at the house.
He sent a bullet through his right
temple death being Immediate The
boy had been mixed up in a number
OF depredatlons committed by others
OF his age around the city, and had
twice been arrested.