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The San Francisco call., 1907-01-30
GOLDFIELD AFTER
COUNTY SEAT

GOLDFIELD, New, Jan. 29.-An in
cident typical of Goldfeld occurred
Sunday, when, by a prearranged plan,
Ole Elliott the Mayor of Goldfield
(5y courtesy), stepped out into the mud
Of Main street and began firing his
revolver into the air. This being the
usual alarm of fire when the shooter
is not aiming at any one, the nearest
man 10 the big fire bell began ringing
il frantically. the excited poDulcce
poured into the streets and the big
chemical engine with it's team of mag
nificent bays came tearing down upon
the crowd.
At the corner Of the Nixon block the
engine drew up and upon the rear plat
form was Milton NJ. Detch, president Of
the newly formed Chamber of Com
merce. Then there took place one IF
the most enthusiastic open air meetings
ever held IN the desert country. with
speech after speech by the camps most
prominent men, brokers. lawyers. lnei -
chants and capitalists, all urging the
sending of a big delegation to Carson
TO fight for the county seat and a re-
duction in traffic rates, while 81 cheer
ing crowd Of many hundredSss sstood in
the mud and applauded enthusiastically
Both stock exchanges, the Chamber
Of Commerce and the new Press Club
had discussed the matter and appoint
ed committees beforehand. & good
round sum OF money had been pledged
and the result was that a special train
left Goldfield sunday morning for the
capital city with a delegation repre-
sentative Of the many intere'ts OF he
section, and with the determination
that something shall drop.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-30
BONDS To PAY FOR
STREET NOnk

City Engineer Woodward stated yes
terday that a prominent street con-
tractor had informed him that plan
is on foot to have certain street inn
provements carried out, the contract
ors TO take their pay in municipal
bonds. which no one at present ap-
pears desirous of bidding for with a
view to their purchase.
The plan as outlined to Woodward is
for the contractor to bid on certain
street work and bonds equal to the
amount of the bid to be set aside by
the Board OF Supervisors for the pay
ment of the contract.
The contractor would be then en-
abled to secure money from the banks
at an agreed discount. with which to
pay for his labor and materials.
Woodward, however, thinks that the
plan would result in an increase in the
price charged for the work owing to
the contractor being compelled to bor-
row money upon which he would have
to pay interest At any rate, the va
lidity of the plan would have to be
determined before putting it into ef-
feet. although 1T might be solution
of the difficulty in carrying out street
improvements, woodward says.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-30
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The San Francisco call., 1907-01-30
PRAGERs.

feeling greatly improved. Their sores
have appeared better and there have
been visible results in healing. The oil
is diluted and in certain quantities is
put in hot baths, in which the pa
tients are placed.
According to a report that has
reached President Pinkham Of the local
Board of Health, Japan is considering
the advisability of segregating her
lepers Heretofore Japan has ignored
the existence of the unclean in her
midst. at least so far as attempting
any segregation of them was con-
cerned, but more recent study Of the
methods adopted by other nations in
handling the afflicted has resulted IN
the japanese deciding to follow the ex-
ample of Hawaii. Should the report
prove correct it will be of more than
usual interest in this Territory, as
number of former residents are living
in Japan, as they are lepers and wished
TO avoid segregation.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-30
REFUSES 4 WRIT
To HARRISON

Assistant District Attorney Robert
W. Harrison was refused the writ of
mandate to compel Auditor Horton to
approve his salary demand for July,
1906, and the succeeding months, in a
decision given yesterday by Judge Sea-
well. The effect of the decision is to
question Harrison's legal right to hold
Office and to deprive him of his salary
for the last seven months. An appeal
will be taken at once or new proceed
ings to secure the amount claimed viii
be instituted.
The charter provides for seven
Assistant District Attorneys, three as
Superior Court prosecutors at salary
Of $500 month each, and four as Po-
lice Court prosecutors at salary OF
$500 a month each. On May 29, 1905,
the Board Of Supervisors passed ordi-
nance 1912, authorizing the appoint
ment of an eighth Assistant District
Attorney at a salary of $3.50 a month
as an assistant to the District Attorney
in civil work Under this ordinance
District Attorney Langdon appointed
Harrison on January s, 1906, and his
salary was provided for in the appro-
priations at that time. When the July
budget was drawn, however, no provi-
sion was made for payment of his
salary, and Harrison's demand was not
honored by Auditor Horton.
Judge Seaweu held yesterday that,
though the 19O5-1906 budget made
allowance for $4,000 to pay the salary
of the new office, this fact could not be
considered proof that Harrison is reg
ularly appointed officer with a fixed
yearly salary. He declared tat the
question of whether the office is discon-
tinued by tie failure of the, Board of
Supervisors TO include the salary in the
budget is not question for the Audi
tor to decide, and that the duty of the
latter under the charter is to pay sal
aries only TO regularly constituted Of
ficers, whose salaries are to be paid
from an unexhausted fund. AS the gen
eral fund. from which Harrison's salary
is supposed to come. is exhausted, the
court held that the Auditor cannot be
forced to make the payment.
Harrison's contention is that the fail
ure of the Board of Supervisors to in
clude his salary in the regular budget
does not amount TO nullification of
his appointment or repeal of the ordi-
nance under which the appointment
was made, and that as an active officer
he is entitled to the compensation pro-
vided under that ordinance
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-30
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None sold without this
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PRAGERS.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-30
Miss Maude Beatty to
Charm Patrons of
the American

Miss Maude Beatty, a gifted con-
tralto singer, arrived in the city last
evening from the East. Miss Beatty
is under contract with Frank w.
Healy, manager OF the San Francisco
Opera Company and will hereafter be
seen in principal roles in the opera and
musical comedy productions at the
American Theater
Miss Beatty gained much fame in
Australia. and recently completed a
highly successful engagement at the
Gaiety Theeter in London, where she
was a prime favorite with the patrons
of that home of musical comedy
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-30
NEW REMEDY FOR
DREAD LEPRO5Y

HONOLULU, Jan. ga new remedy
for the cure of leprosy is being tried
at the leper settlement of Molokai.
Tire remedy is an extract of eucalyptus
that Dr. Goodhue, the attending ply
sician has made, and thus far its use has
been very favorable. The properties of
the new remedy are of a cleansing and
healing character and the natives at
the settlement who are afflicted with
the disease have shown a decided de-
sire to be treated with it. The result
of the treatment has been that those
afflicted have reported themselves as
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-30
STEEL TRUST DIVIDENDS

NEW YORK, Jan. 2s.-The directors
of the United States Steel Cooperation
declared quarterly dividend OF half
of per cent on the common stock and
I q per cent quarterly upon the pre-
ferred stock today These dividends
are unchanged from the last previous
quarter.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-30
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The San Francisco call., 1907-01-30
Asthma and Heart, Trouble
Relieved at, Seventy-five

Captain Jasper H. Warren, of
Marlborough Falls, N. H., who
has just celebrated his 18th
birthday, says that he owes his
health and activity to Duffy's
Pure Malt Whiskey, the great
family medicine.
Mr.. Warren was Captain of
Co. l, 18th Reg. U. S. Colored
Infantry, and was troubled a
great deal with bronchial asthma
an d weak heart. Nothing
seemed toSdo him any good un-
til he tried Dufy's Pure Malt
Whiskey.
Capt. Warren wrote on July
3oth:
L wish 70 tell you that last winter
had a very severe time. have bron-
chial asthma of long standing, and as
result a very weak heart. had also
a very severe attack Of the grip in Jan
uary; it left me in very poor condition.
ny stomach and bowels were badly
out of order. I could not eat-my
stomach would not retain the food The
doctor tried to relieve me but did not
seem 10 succeed. / commenced to take
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey in April and
am now very much better. / can eat all
that ] need, and il does not hurt me. /
have been gaining ever since 1 COM
menced taking it, and 1 shall continue
TO take it as long as I seem to receive
benefit from its use" Captain J. H
Warren, Marlborough Falls, N H.,
July so, 1905.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-30

DECIDES AGAINST MCCLELLAN
NEW YORK. Jan. 29.-Permission 10
! cal from the decision Of the appel
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-30

late Division Of the Supreme Court pre-
venting the destruction Of the ballots
cast in the last city election was, denied
Mayor Mcclellan by that tribunal to
day. The Appellate Division had pre-
viously affirmed the decision OF a lower
court in refusing 10 allow the ballots
TO be destroyed. The Mayor asked pcr-
mission 20 take the case to tho Court
Of Appeals, but today's decision pre-
vented this.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-30
A1orzA IS ARPArGNEp-charr

ALoEzA Is ARR6IGEED-Charged with as
snulting Je'veIer II. G.. Ahlers after the manner
Of the gaRpipe thugs. Manuel Alonza
ra irned IN Police Judge ShoTtalls court yes
ferday Three witnesses. men who rushed to
tho rescue Of the jeweler when he was at
tackled bv the thug. told the court of the man
ner IN which Alonza was captured after a hard
struggle. Alonza offered no witnesses in, his
own defense
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-30

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None sold without this
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PRAGERS.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-30

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The San Francisco call., 1907-01-30
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-02
POLICE CANNOT
 FIND HITCHCOCK
Actor Is Believed to Have Used
 Clever Disguise
NEW TWIST TO THE CASE
One of the Young Girls Who Is An Accuser of the Actor Has Also Disappeared From Her
 Lodging Place.

New York, November 1.-The bonds- men of Raymond Hitchcock still have five days in which to deliver the come dian to the court, where he is charged with offenses against young girls. It was hinted today that the actor was liv- ing in this city and would be on hand to face his accusers when the case IS called next Wednesday Neither his wife, it is said, nor his bondsmen and counsel have received the slightest clue to his whereabouts, however. The police con- tinued their search today, eanvassing the lodging houses of the theatrical district; keeping men posted at the railway and steamship terminals and even calling up- on the authorities of other cities to hold Hitchcock should he be recognized in their localities.
 A new twist to the complicated case was given today when the police at tempted to locate Bella Mckenzie aged 17 years, one of Hitchcocks accusers. She left home a month ago and subse- quently took rooms in West Sixth street. According to agents of the Children's Society, she has met Hitchcock since his trouble began. She left her last lodging place about the time the actor was in dicted The police believe the girl could throw some light on what has become Of Hitchcock.
 It was said today that an effort was made to obtain the release under habeas corpus proceedings of Elsie Voecks and Helen von Hagen, two of the girls who testified before the grand jury and who are now detained in ths House of the Good Shepherd. The agents of the Gerry Society will probably fight the re- lease. alleging that friends of Hitchcock are behind the proceedings.
 The only other developments today were in the way of new theories regarding the actor's disappearance. The most fanciful theory, and one which found some favor was that the actor had called into play his makeup genius and by a clever disguise was enabled to roam at will about the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-02
Situation Is Rapidly Becoming Normal and All Tears
 Are Relieved
CORTELYOU WILL DEPOSIT
 PUBLIC MONEY IN SOUTH
Clearing House Association of New York Has Accomplished Remark able Work In Adjusting
 Finances In Crisis.

New York, November 1.-The financial situation was gradually clearing today It showed no striking features. Runs ori the banks and trust companies are practically over: money which was tem- porarily withdrawn from banks subject to runs is flowing into the stronger banks and currency is being provided in most leases where the demand is considered le- gitimate. Further engagements of gold by Boston and other points have brought the total engagements abroad to S26,o5o, ,0Oo The Lusitania, which sailed from Liver pool today, carries about $1Q,0OQ000 ip gold, one of the largest single shipments ever made.
 Doubt is expressed whether the Secre- tary of the Treasury will be able to carry out on any considerable scale the project of the New Orleans exporters for ac- cepting cash at government fiscal agencies abroad and transferring it by telegraph to points in this country But Secretary Cortelyou is understood to be willing to make deposits of public money at cotton exporting points so as to relieve the strain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-02
PROCLAMATION IS
 N0T AUTHORIZED
Governor Blanchard Makes a
 Warm Statement
TOO MUCH LIBERTY TAKEN
Lieutenant Governor Saunders Is Crit ioised for Iss4nn1 Proclamation
 During Governors Absence -
 and Wrongly Worded.

Norfolk, Va. November 1.-Governor Blanchard of Louisiana, who returned to the Jamestown exposition today from New York, leaves for home tonight. He declared that no questions, others than those cited in his call of October 20 for 2 special session of the Louisiana legisla- lure can be considered by that body.
 Governor Blanchard says the additional railroad and corporatior regulation sub jects for consideration at the special ses- sion of the Louisiana legislature provid- ed for in the proclamation by Lieutenant Governor Saunders, "if allowed to stand, would confuse, embarrass and likely de feat the very fiscal reforms which alone justify calling the extra session, would take up the time of the legislature to the exclusion of the very objects which prompted me to call the extra session and would precipitate upon the capital d strong corporation and railway lobby.
 After declaring that Lieutenant Gov ernor Saunders, as an asprant for the gubernatorial nomination, has been on the stump for four months with two other candidates opposing him, Governor Blanchard says:
 Tt is my belief that it is not for the best interests of Louisiana just now to permit the lieutenant governors procla- nation to stand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-02
Believes He Can Keep Southern
 Steel In Operation
LACK OF HARMONY SHOWN
Judge Hundley Urges Receivers To Try To Keep Plants Going, as 5000 Men Are Dependent Upon
 Them for Work.

Huntsville, November 1.-(Special. )- Col. T. c, Bush of Birmingham was ap- pointed fourth receiver of the South ern Steel company by Judge Hundley to- night. The reason given for the appoint ment, stated by Judge Hundley from the bench was that the court had re- eeived a letter from Colonel Bush saying that he to the best of his belief, could raise sufficient funds to finance the com pany and keep it in operation.
 Colonel Bush's appointment as fourth receiver was highly satisfactory to all of the three other receivers, k. G. Chand- Ter, J. o. Thompson and Edgar l.. Ad- Ter, who were present, and they expressed themselves to that effect.
 It is understood that Colonel Bush will be elected chairman of the board of re- cevers at their next meeting and will have supervisory control of future oper- ations.
 The matter came up on the petition of E. G. Chandler and J. o. Thompson, re. ceivers, alleging that harmonious rela . tions did not exist between them and the other receiver Edgar L. Adler, and that they were hampered in their effort to raise funds on that account. The partic- ular lack of harmony complained of was that MT. Adler had refused to join the other receivers in making a joint bond as provided by the court in the decree of receivership. and instead had executed a separate bond.
 The petition asked that Judge Hund- ley take cognizance of the fact and make such decrees in the matter as were right and proper.
 All of the receivers were sworn and in- tcrrogsted at considerable length on what had transpred Judge Hundey stated to MT. Adler that he was inclined to be- lieye that he had not acted as harmon iously with the other receivers as was desired. After explanations and state ments of Mr Adler that in the futul e no friction should exist between hip and the other receivers he said that he. in conjunction with the other receivers, would cooperate with Colonel Bush in keeping the concern in successful opera tlon. No further action in regard to this matter was taken.
 Mir. Adler submitted to the court a statement in which he estimated that $l1600O would be required for the next t5 days operation of the company. The amount of money necessary to be raised was variously stated at between s100o0O and $200,O00.
 E. S. Kyles of Gadsden was present and stated to the court that it would be a death blow to GadsdeD if the plant there should shut down. He said that 300 people at that place were dependent unon ii for a Livelihood
 Judge Hundley urged the receivers to make every effort to keep the company in operation, as more than 9O00 people are dependent on it for a livelihood.
 Present at the meeting were Thompson. Chandler, Adler and their attorneys, F. K. Campbell, E. H. Dryer and Augustus Benners and E. T. Schuler and J. B. Lacey. directors of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-02
ACTOR MAY BE IN CANADA.
Several People Who Know Hitchcock
 Say They Saw Him.

Boston, November 1.--Advices received from various sections of New England tend to show that Raymond Hitchcock, the fugitive comedian is bound for Can ada if he has not already managed to cross the boundary line. It is reported in Pittsfield that New York man who is acquainted with the actor saw him and two companions on board the Harlem train which left New York at S:5i q. m. Wednesday and arrived at North Adams at 2.S p. m. This person was a witness to d controversy between Hitchcock and the conductor of the train over the matter of tickets.
 The actor claimed that he believe dthat he was on a train bound for Spring field, Mass, and that as his tickets were not good he paid cash fares for himself and companions as far as North Adams.
 From North Adams comes the report that Hitchcock and two friends stopped at the Richmond house in that city, when Hitchcock was recognized by the clerk, William Newman. Newman claims to be positive in his Identification, saying that the actor always stopped at the Richmond when playing in North Adams. and that he had seen him many times.
 It is claimed also in North Adams that Hitchcock remained over night in private house. starting yesterday after noon for Rutland. Vt, and connecting at the latter place at o'clock last night on train bound for Montreal.
 The police have learned that man closely resembling Hitchcock sailed on the Majestic on Wednesday and wireless telegram has been sent to the captain of the ship asking him to have the actor held by the English police if he is aboard the vessel. Search also is being made by the Childrens Society and the police for Della Mckenzie. one of the girls whose stories resulted in Hitchcock's in- dictment. It was learned today that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-02
SUING FOR LANDS
 WORTH MILLIONS
Heirs of George Washington Start Proceedings
ALMOST FORGOTTEN CLAIM
The Land Is a Grant Made To George Washington By Great Britain and
 By the United States, and Is the Site of Cincinnati.

Chicago, November IA dispatch to the Tribune from Washington says:
 To recover some little parcels of real estate given by two grateful governments to George Washington, about 100 years ago, and worth at the present time hun dreds of millions of dollars, is the object of proceedings started formally yesterday by the heirs at law of the Father of His Country. After an undsturbed rest for nearly century in the circuit court of Fairfax county, Va, thef Washington es- tate has been reopened by the appoint ment of an administrator for the undis- turbed assets which consist of this al- most forgotten land which he possessed The appointment was made upon the ap- plication of Lawrence Washington and s. W. Washington, heirs at law of George Washington.
 Robert E. Lee of Fairfax county was appointed administrator. He is a grand son of Gen. Robert E. Lee and a great grandson of Light Horse" Harry Lee, General Washingtons chief of staff The land which the heirs seek to recover az gregates 10000 acres and includes prac- tlcally all the land on which the city Of Cincinnati IS built. Another tract of the land embraces Point Pleasant the birthplace of General Grant. while an other at the mouth Of the Kanawha river
 is rich in coal and oil deposits.
 Part of the land was granted 10 Wash ington by the British government as reward for his military services and part of it was granted to him by the United States later for the same reason. The heirs who have brought the suit scarcely hope to recover the specific tracts of land granted to their great forebear, since by an error all the territory embraced in the grants has been at one time and another given to settlers.
 But in default of such recovery the heirs expect to obtain from Congress sum of money equivalent fo the value of the land-whether it's value al the time of the grant to Washington, or at tho pres ent time is not known If Congress should award the heirs the present value it would run up to hundreds of millions.