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Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
SPEAKER CANNON
HITS AT GOMPERS
"uNcLE JoED PAYS RESPECTS TO
LABOR LEADER
Says Union Men Cast Strong Vote for
Him in Last Congressional EIec-
tion, and He Considers He
Is indicated

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-Speaker Can
non today expressed his sentiments to-
ward organized labor and it's leader.
Samuel Gompers, with respect to the lat
ters campaign for his (the speaker's) de-
feat the occasion being a call on him by
committee from the local union of plate
engraYers. A set of resolutions commend
ing the speaker for his legislative work.
in behalf of the plate workers was pre-
sented by the chairman of the delegation,
Charles T. Smith.
In reply, Speaker Cannon. after express
ing his qualification at the confidence con-
veycd entered into an informal discus
sion of "one-man political leadership or
organized labor. He said that while he
bore no enmity toward the president of
the American Federation of Labor he did
not believe that union men as American
citizens would ever accomplish a dictator
ship over their votes That If he were a
craft worker he would ally himself with
q trade union, because unionism Is the
vehicle of all progress toward better con
1tions for the wage earnerS, and Whlle
his fealty toward organized labor would
not waver If he was affiliated with 1t he,
as an American citizen, would hold his
franchise above the right of any leader
to direct
He paid a high compliment to the abil-
ity of Mr. Gompers as an organizer, and
expressed himself as highly sensible Of
the work done by him within the functions
allotted to him as labor leader and as
the president of the American Federation
in behalf of the workingman and the
country.
Coincidentally, he made it plainly known
that he, for his part, would pursue his
own ideas in legislative matters, ire
spective of Mr.. Gompers' opposition to
some of them.
He said that he knew that in some
things Mr.. Gompers misrepresented the
two million men composing the organiza-
ton which he leads. and that he the
speaker) had proved by appealing to, the
people from Gompers arraignment of
him. He said that In his latest reelection
there was cast for him a larger union
labor vote than ever before in his political
life, and that he took this as a decisive
verdict.
The chairman of the delegation re-
marked that nothing in the resolutions or
the visit should be construed as an act of
disloyalty to the American Federation.
Replying, Speaker Cannon said there
could be no such misinterpretation of tho
motives; he had no thought of attacking
the Federation president, but he felt the
occasion one for making his personal at
titude clear.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
HEAD HUNTERS KILLED
BY ELECTRIC FENCE
Bx Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1.-THE eXter-
mination of savage. murderous head hunt
ers by electrocution is the latest novelty
introduced by Japan into Formosa wall
ter Clifton, manager of Formosa mer-
camille company, who arrived here yes
terday on the Japanese liner America
Maru, is authority for the statement that
to wipe out this tribe, which is retarding
the commercial development of Formosa,
heroic measures are being adopted by the
Japanese.
.'These head hunters" said Clifton,
number about 100000 and infest the en-
tire east coast of the Island. All efforts
to civilize them have failed. They re-
Gently inveigled a party of 300 Chinese
and japanese into an ambush on the pre-
tense of showing them some treasure, and
killed all but three.
"In punishment for this treachery, the
Japanese inaugurated campaign OF cleo
trocutfon Large bodies of troops were
sent out, and now when a company of
head hunters is located the place is sur
rounded ly wire fence. The wires are
charged with electricity. The soldiers be-
gin to shoot; the savages stampede and
then the deadly wires get those that the
bullets miss"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
REPUBLICANS TO
MEET IN CHICAGO
NATIONAL CONVENTION TO AS
sEMBLE IN WINDY CITY
Kansas City and Denver Make Strong
Bid, but Lose--Gathering
Will Be Held on
June 16

BY Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Chcago, JUNE
16 The former is the place and the latter
the time at which the Republican conven-
tion for 1908 will be held. Both were de-
cided by the Republican national commit
tee at conference at the Shoreham hotel
in this city today
The meeting began at 1910 a. m. and
adjourned at 1:36 p. m, and That time the
claims of Chicago, Kansas City and Den
yer for the convention location were all
pointedly presented by advocates of the
various places.
The vote stood 81 for Chicago. 1S for
Kansas City and for Denver, after which
the Chicago choice was declared to be by
acclamation.
The result was pleasantly received by all
the members of the committee, and even
the Kansas City and Denver boomers, of
whom there were sixty or seventy present,
announced themselves as satisfied. Kan
sas City declared through her delegation,
however, that she would some back again
in 1912 and would be sure to get 1t at
that time"
The selection of date was compro-
mise between the first of June and the
last of June, all being satisfied on that
point also.
The committee reached a compromise on
the proposition as set forth in the call
for the selection of delegates by primaries
in states having laws prescribing that
method of election by giving state and
county commissions authority to decide
whether the primary election shall take
the place of the election by convention
as in the past.
A report on the procedure for the cleo
ton of delegates from Porto Rico and
the Philippines provided for call by ter
ritorial or central committees for an cleo
tion for the choosing of two delegates.
The method for such election was pre-
scribed.
William F. Stone sergeant at arms. an.
nounced the appointment of David E.
Gowan of Milwaukee as chief assistant
sergeant at arms and l.. g. Hechinger OF
East Orange, N. j.. as chief confidential
clerk
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
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Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
GRIDIRGM CLUB HAS
FUN WITH FAIRBANKS
Cocktail Emphasized and Vice Presi-
dent Is Then Allowed to Take
Drink CT Buttcr-
milk
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE Gridron
club began tonight it's winter season of
fun making dinners by a lively enter
tainment of 200 men prominent in politics,
diplomacy and business.
To begin with, when President Samuel
in the elegant banquet hall of the New
Willard, the preliminary cocktail was
emphasized. Vice President Fairbanks
bore the brunt of this stunt, for in front
of him stepped Gridroner who sang
ditty about an Indiana dinner where
cocktails were served with subsequent
regrets. Mr.. Fairbanks was then al
lowed a ration of buttermilk.
A class in nature taking, through
questions and answers, developed logi-
cal connection between octopus" and
Wall street. Also if it is true that money
talks, President Roosevelt must be the
richest man in the world"
John Barrett amt broke" remarked
one of the class.
The story that George Washington
threw a dollar across the Potomac was
declared not to be nature fake, because
Secretary Cortelyou had thrown 100000 600
to Wall street.
''Why are the ships going to the Paci-
fic?' was answered in many ways, chief
among which was to seat Secretary Met
calf in the senate.
The new state of Oklahoma made its
appearance with Democratic senators
and representatives and an electoral vote
for Bryan. Chairman New of the Re-
publican national committee was re-
quired to think it over" And then
pranced in ON hobby horses squad OF
equestrian-tested army officers,
The menu souvenir was collection of
clearing house certificates, issued by au-
thority of the Gridiron club clearing
house association.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
KANSAS CITY BANK MAY BE
ABLE TO RESUME BUSINESS
Wy Associated Press.

Wy Associated Press.
KANSAS CITY, Dec 7.-Dr. w. S.
Woods, president of the National Bank
of Commerce. which closed Its doors
Wednesday owing its depositors close to
s17, 100000, asserts that the bank may re-
sume business within a short time. DR..
woods early today, after a meeting of
directors of the bank that lasted late into
the night, said:
1--WE can meet all the federal require
ments without any trouble. We will be
able to show that our capital is uniIn-
paired and that We can easily meet all
obligations.
1--WE closed with practically 80 cents on
thhs dollar cash and change on hand, 8
cents more on the dollar than the ma
tional banking laws require. We are
paying out now and the receiver will
collect very fast. 1t is reasonable to con-
clude that 1t won't be a great while before
he has collected 20 per cent more, giving
up so cents on the dollar"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
PATROLMAN ESCAPES
ElNRAGED ITALIANS
STRANGERS ASSIST OFFICER TO
ESCAPE MOB
Step to Side of Policeman at Bay and
With Drawn Revolvers Help
Him to Keep of
Crowd

Patrolman David Wyckof escaped In
dramatic manner from the hands OF an
enraged mob of Italians last night az
Ord and San Fernando streets, where he
had just placed Jim Ortego under arrest
on a charge of drunkenness.
Ortego, who is a member OF several
Italian societies, was found in drunken
and uuarrelsome mood at the corner by
the policeman and was arrested.
Several men who were with him oh
iected to the arrest, and their cries
brought a score or more of Italians to
the scene.
The officer stood the crowd off, but 1t is
probable that he would have been rushed
and the prisoner rescued If two strangers
had not stepped to the side of the police
man with drawn revolvers and assisted
him in keeping the angry crowd at bay
until the wagon arrived from the station.
The strangers then disappeared before
their names or addresses could be ascer-
tanned.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
JAPAN TO CUT DOWN
MILITARY EXPENSES
Minister of Finance Gives Out state-
ment That Bills for Army and
Navy Maintenance vii!
Be Reduced
Nv Associated Press.

TOXIC, Dec. IA final agreement has
been reached in regard to the financial
policy to be maintained during the nscal
year 190S-09. 1t involves an increase OF
taxes on oil, sake, sugar and tobacco,
wherefrom 1t is expected to realize 6O,OOo,-
600 yen $3.50, 0O0)
The government has also determined to
reduce its extraordinary expenditures.
including those of the army and navy,
thus enabling it to meet it's liabilities,
Yoshiro Sakatani, minister of financial
affairs. in an interview today said the
department of finance is now confident
that after 1910 Japans financial position
would be such as to enable the govern
ment to undertake the work of develop
ment on large scale.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
San Diego Thanks Hayes
' Associated Press.

BY Associated Pfess.
SAN DIEGO. Dec. 1.-THE San Diego
chamber of commerce today telegraphed
Congressman e. A. Hays expressing it's
appreciation of his action in introduc-
ing bill for commission to select a
site at San Diego for a drydoclS and naval
repair station. kilograms were also sent
to other members of the California dele
cation and to other congressman solicit
ing support for the measure.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
EIremen severely Hurt
BY Associated Press.

:
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 7.-Patrick
Dunleavy, a fireman, was seriously hurt
today while fighting fire at Seventh and
Hooper streets. His foot slipped and he
plunged into a smoking elevator shaft.
He was quickly rescued, but three of his
ribs were fractured and he sustained
other injuries.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
Bryan Greeted in Omaha
' Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 7.-William J.
Bryan was the chief guest at dinner
given at the Auditorium tonight by the
Dahlman Democratic club, at which
about 1900 persons were present. Follow
ing the banquet the galleries were
thrown open to the public and about 5000
persons availed themselves OF the OPP
portunity to hear the speeches of the
evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
AmaIaamated curtalIs output

BY Associated Press. \.
NEW YORK, Dec 1.-The directors OF
the Amalgamated Copper company today
voted to continue curtailing the output
of copper from the mines of the COM
pany nearly as possible on parity with
the present basis of consumption. 1t was
also decided to authorize the operating
officers to close each or continue operat-
ing such mines and smelters as they
deem best.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
Gasoline Schooner Burning
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 1.-THE Mer-
chants exchange received dispatch from
Eureka tonight stating that the gasoline
schooner Sotoyome is on fire. eight miles
off that port. The crew has been landed
by the steamer Lakme. The steamer
Charles Nelson took the Sotoyome in tow,
but has now abandoned her.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

small interest in the Carnegie Brick and
Pottery company
"I don't own one share of stock of
the Carnegie Brick and Pottery company,
the Pacific window Glass company or the
Eldorado Lumber company and have not
speculated in those. securities"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
Disastrous Flood in North
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press
VANCOUVER, B. c., Dec. IA sud
den and destructive flood swept down
Salmon rived on the east coast or van
couver island last Wednesday, raising
the river twenty eight feet in twenty
four hours The flood carried away a
bridge and several hundred thousand
feet of lumber.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
The Bars Down!

All classic music now 10 cents, six
copies soc The shelves are empty.
All Schirmer's edition on counters.
Help yourselves. EVERYTHING AT
COST OR LESS, BARTLETT MUSIC
CO., 2s1 s. Broadway, opp. city hall.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

NRIENDs Of Joseph Mesmer are urg-
ing that his name be considered for
Il appointment to the board of public
works when the term of President John
A. Anderson expires on January !.
Since Mr.. Mesmer made his years ex-
haustive study of municipal conditions in
Europe he has gathered a valuable fund
of information which his friends say
would be of more advantage to him in
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
Many Visit Fleet

b. Associated PraaR.
SAN DIEGO, Dec. Z-This was the first
reception day with the squadron and de-
spite the rain many San Diegans were
received on board.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

that board than in any other department
at this time.
The present plan is to put Chief of Po-
lice Ed Kern on the board as Andersons
successor, so that the latter can become
one of the special aqueduct commits
sioners
There is still three weeks left for cam
paigning, and the fight promises to be a
lively one.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

sale Dec. 26, ~ IS NIL stations, San Bernardn0
.os Angeles inclusive. Return limit 80 days. Rate
90. Rate from Long Beach and San Pedro $6O.s5.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-13
OWENS $1,000 CLAIM
HITS SNAG IN BOARD.
Former County Engineers Bill Brings
Protest from Lambert-1s for
Overseeing Dock Job.

A subject OF dispute at the committee
meeting of the Board of Works yesterday
was a bill presented by former County
Engineer Owens, for $1,000 for supervising
the work at the city docks. Action was
postponed. II bill had to do with work
done, and was accompanied by this state
ment: This does not include the $500 due
me as a retainer That was the signal
for Commissioners Lambert TO enter a pro-
test. He wanted to know whom and how,
and where Mr.. Owens was ever author
lied to do any ouch work, ana to demand
any such remuneration. Commissioner
Book replied that the bill was for serv-
ices rendered for the city at the new city
docks.
why" said Commissioner Lambert, Il
never heard of this thing before. [ don't
see where Mr.. Owens should be paid
Si,oOs.''
We'll" said Commissioner Book, this
committee certainly selected Mr.. Owens TO
do the work. and II was talked of In this
very board
Commissioner Lambert, however. de-
clared he had no recollection of any such
incident.
II was under the impression that Mr..
Owens was willing TO lend his aid gratui-
tously, with the idea that IL anything
would turn out from this dock ATTAIN. he
would then come in for getting something;
I will NOT sign this Owens bill" said Com
missioner Lambert. On a resolution by
Commissioned Book the bill was laid over.
Later n resolution was discovered on the
minute books In which It was deemed adj
'visable to employ MI. Owens. providing
money to cover the eXpense could be OBJ
tanned from Common Council.
Commissioner Lambert pointed out hat
the minutes did not show that Owens was
ever employed by the Board of Works.
Commissioner Eggers recalled that the
Board OF Works leased a resolution to ask
Common Council for 1850 to help carry
on the engineering work, with Owens Ia
charge.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-13

sioner Book on the street and the latter
the police as reported in the newspapers,
According to Commissioner Harrlgan,
Book said that he thought the police
could do more to relieve the congestion
Mt the -Four Corners during the rush
hours. Commissioners Harrlgan said that
he felt certain that Book made no re-
Election on the policemen who were sta
toned at the crosswalks at the corner
of Market and Broad streets, as 1t was his
opinion that the men were of the most
efficient in the department.
THE most criticism that Commissioner
Book passed upon the Police Department
that he admitted, said Commissioner Har-
iigan, was that the men at the "Four
Corners were not specially trained men.
In secret session the board voted to pay
all bills. among them being a bill FOR ten
tons Of coal at Sc a ton. bought for the
First Precinct station house by Commits
sioncr Bladder and delivered by jacob
Serbia. il, former police captain, who is
now in the coal and ice business
Reports Of Captain Carroll Of tho deter
tive bureau, and Head Truant Officer Me-
Call we're read and placed on file. The
board appointed Charles Schmitt, William
F. Smith and John +. Webbef members Of
the department, the men having passed
CLARK, the police surgeon. This apple
cations OF Carl A. Schmidt and Harry
Samuels, referred to Captain Nogel Of the
Fourth Precinct by the board at the last
meeting, were looked into by him and
the hoard was advised to reject them.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-13
WELCOME FOR SANTA.
Twelfth Ward German-English School
to Hold Entertainment.

The Twelfth Ward German English
School will welcome Santa Claus on
December 20 In HArburger's Hall, Ham
burg place, where there will be a long
and interesting entertainment for the
children, then the presentation of gifts.
and after that a dance for the older
folk. The program for the stage pres
entations will be in general charge of
Eugene Rahm. the veteran principal Of
the school, and will include a series Of
choruses, Rotations, a christmas
party a soldiers drill and a little play
in the German language, entitled
"Knecht Rupprecht."
Among those who will take part are
Adele Fink, Louise Gohsy, Katherine
Erne, Elsie Neugebauer, Bertha Oh
schewski, Lille Sandmeier, Elsie Het-
finger, Carl Fruehling, Marie Roland.
]. H. Mcmahon. Edwin Schneider, Anna
Reich, Karl Feitzinger. William Lutz,
Henry Foy. Rosa Keller, Anna Mer-
Tessie Buchs. Title Flock, Til
lie Duerr, Alma Biertuenpfei, Carrie
Schaible. Florence Meier, Alma Stahn-
ten, Jennie Metcalf, Willie West. john
Walter Bischof. Ernest Imhod,
Henry Hettinger, Willie Hamm, Bddis
ard Walter Gauch, Albert Andre, Al
fred Feitzinger, Paul Bednar. Willie
Meier, Emma Pfeifer and e. Win
schinger.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-13
TO ADMIT SCRIBES
POLICE BOARD TO "0PEM"
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS.
Rebuke Dilatory oficers and Fine Two.
Commissioner Harrigan Thinks Four
Corners Squad Efficient.

Newspaper reporters will hereafter be
allowed TO attend executive sessions OF
the police board after having been barred
from the sessions where business Is ac-
tually transacted by the commissioners
ever since the department. was placed in
charge Of n board Of police commissioner
nearly twenty years ago. -Four reporters
stayed Yesterday and the commissioners
made no serious objections to their pres
ence. The board adjourned TO a private
room after the executive session and
passed a motion to allow reporters at all
its sessions.
That some Of the commissioners were
against allowing the reporters to hear
what they have to say in regard to certain
matters was evident, though all admitted
being In favor OF il.
The cases of three policemen who were
prought before the board in open session
on charges of being derelict in their duty
were considered by the board in executive
session. Policeman George II. Brown, or
the Fourth Precinct station, who was not
found on hia post by 4 roundsman for
thirty minutes, was fined zone days pay.
Policeman Samuel Saslow, OF the Third
Precinct station. who was thirty minutes
late or his fourth pull. was fined one
days pay.
Commissioner Castle made a motion TO
hne Sas,ow three days pay, On the ground
that he was IN the police business long
enough not 10 mistake his night on duty,
which was responsible for bis failure to
send in his duty cali 10 the station. Com
missioner IIarrigan said that he thought
one days pay was enough for that. His
motion was carried
Policeman Richard S. spilman. or the
Fourth Precinct, who was not found on
post for ffty-elght minutes, was brought
before the board on charges. Spilman has
the longest post in the city. besides COW
ering an adjoining post. Roundsnan Fitch
failed to md him in ffty-eight minutes.
1t developed at the trial that q Police
Board ip 1904 Ind fined Spilman ten days
pay for being late for roll call.
Commissioner Harriyan said he thought
that was enough to do a mar for life.
Commissioned Kane at first moved that
the man be reprimanded, and later
changed his motion TO dismissal Of the
case on the suggestion Of COMMISSIONS
Castle.
Before the board went Into executive
session Commissioner Harrigan made n
few remarks relative TO the criticism
passed upon the police department recent
" BIZ COMMISSIONS Book, Of the Bosrd
OF Works. lie said that he met Commits