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The San Francisco call., 1907-01-01
GRAFT UNCOVERED
IN SEARCHL|GHT

SEARCHLIGHT, New. Dec. 31-In-
vestigations that have been conducted
in Searchljght during the past few days
by an agent of the District Attorneys
office are alleged TO have shown suf-
ficient evidence of grating to put the
San Francisco boodlers in the shade.
In Nevada all gambling is licensed, the
games paying a tax OF S76 a month. II
is charged that certain officials have
collected $500. for which no account
has been made to Lincoln County.
The allegation is further made that
no graft was too small to be over
looked. In one instance the evidence
shows that the loot amounted to 55
cents.
District Attorney Hersey is expected
to visit Searchlight within the next
few day and sensational developments
are looked for.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-01
Harbor Commits
sioner VanquisheS
Atherton


An echo OF the late state and county
political campaign was heard in Justice
r. S. Edgars court in Berkeley yester-
day. when Charles II. Spear, president
OF the State Board OF Harbor Commis-
siOners, appeared as a defendant in a
suit brought by A. W. Atherton to re-
cover $3.50 for services rendered.
Atherton formerly printed a weekly
paper in Berkeley, and before that
period was active in union labor poll
tics in Alameda County and San Fran
cisco. In other days he served as a
school principalin the Berkeley school
department. He resigned a number of
years ago. after his name had been
linked in an unpleasant way with a
woman teacher of the department
Last year he was re-engaged as a
teacher, and resigned again after a pc
tition for his removal had been pre-
sented by citizens to the Board OF Edu-
cation.
During the last campaign and for
some time before, Atherton appeared
as the sponsor of q plan to unite the
Berkeley political factions headed by
Charles Spear and George Schmidt He
declared in court today that Harbor
Commissioner Spear contracted TO use
his services in politics for a period OF
several months, beginning September ],
1906. and to pay him 500 a month. He
alleged that Spear paid him 500 dur
ing October and utilized his services in
various ways for two months and a
hasf
Il reported 10 Mr.. Spear in his office
in San FRANCISCO regularly during Sep
tember, October and half of Novem-
ber," said Atherton, and was available
for details. After November is / re-
ceived no more orders and was denied
the payment for the six weeks between
October ] and November Is. / have
$3.50 coming TO me, and so ] bring suit"
Justice Edgar asked Atherton what
services he had rendered and was told
that the plaintiff had attended the Re
publican conventions at Santa Cruz and
Oakland in Spears interests. and that
Atherton supported Charles z. Thomas
for County Assessor in obedience TO
Spears commands He had kept him
self at Spears Office. ready for orders,
for more than two -1onths.
Commissioner Spear denied having
engaged AthertOn and said he had
never paid him cent in that connec-
ton. He had lent AthertOn SIU0 dur
ing October, he admitted. Atherton
wanted a place on the water front and
the Harbor Commissioner had his plea
for that place to consider. Atherton's
visits to his Office had been in the in
terests Of AthertOn's desires for po-
litical position.
Was the 500 you gave Mr.. Atherton
paid out Of the funds Of the Republican
State Central Committee" inquired J.
R. Fitch, counsel for the complainant.
No" answered Spear. "Atherton
tried to get some OF the committee's
funds through me. but there was none
available for him. The money / loaned
him was my own"
AthertOn snOrted at this talk and at
tempted explanations which Judge Ed
gar regarded as irrelevant. Commits
siOner Spear had no counsel conduct
ing his own case. 40 witnesses were
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-01
DAY OF FREE PASS
HAS VANISHED
From Now on All Travellers
Must Pay Full Fare, as
Hepburn Law Is Effective
PRIVILEGES ILLEGAL

Many a man who has Travelled ON an
annual pass, used n frank 10 send pack
ages by Wells, Fargo a. Co., a stamp
for the dispatch of messages by the
two telegraph companies, Will have TO
pay '-sPot cash" from today or fOrego
these Injuries.
The new Hepburn bill smIfes the rich
and the poor alike, and IL falls with
the greatest severity on the army Ofi-
Ger and naval Oficer who from today
cannot get the privileges TO which they
have looked upon their right through
long usage.
IL is the same with the clergy, who
have always enjoyed a half rate. The
snme with reclamation officers and em-
ployes-sO IL is not quite happy New
Year with them when they contemplate
the new departure.
Then, to add to the general discom-
fort in this regard, the Southern Pa
cihc annual passes are somewhat de-
layed, but are expected within a day
or so. In the meanwhile, as no ANNALS
can be renewed, in their present
form they might be issued for inter-
state journeys, people who have been
riding free will in all likelihood have
TO pay fare for few days.
Under the new law there is strict
limitation as to the classes who may
be given interstate transportation New
ANNALS, good within the state of Cal
ifornia, will be indorsed not good for
any part of an interstate journey. and
any one so using them who does not
belong to the railway four hundred"
as set forth by the interstate commerce
law will lay himself open to heavy pen
atty II the journey be an interstate one.
All the lines in the United States ex-
cept the Hartman lines complied. with
the decision OF the Interstate Commerce
Commission last September that inter
state special rates could not be made
for any officers. their families, clergy,
families of clergy, Government recla-
nation officers and employees and other
classes not specifically mentioned by
the law, but who have been favored
heretofore. The Hartman lines. how
ever. continued to grant these rates un-
der a Supreme Court decision that the
classes designated by the law were
illustrative but not exclusive.
However, the Hartman lines have
concluded TO conform with the letter
of the law effective today
AS a result, hundreds of people who
have enjoyed special rates viii have
to pay full fare The blow will be felt
most severely by army officers who.
transferred from place to place, have
their own way paid by the Government,
but without provision for members of
their families.
AS the express companies and tele-
graph companies are also common car
riers, the franks" heretofore enjoyed
by many people Will be Cancelled. Al
together, il will be by no means a
happy New Year for those who have
been accustomed to display a paste
board when the conductor comes
around. or TO give a number when a
package was franked or stuck on a
stamp when a message was sent. II
is cash now or stay at home, or -'cut it
out" for packages and messages.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-01
COLONEL PErROvsKK ADMITTED

Vyasheslav Petrovsky. former lieu
tenant colonel in the Russian army,
who was denied admission at this port
because Of q suspicion that he was an
anarchist, was permitted to land yes
terday by order OF the Department of
Commerce and Labor. Ever since he
arrived here on December II he has
been living with his wife in Berkeley,
under bonds that he would deliver him
self for deportation should his appeal
be decided against him. He proved
that he was not an anarchist, but
revolutionist against the despotic rule
of the Gar.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-01

DIES BY HIS OWN HAND-Los Angeles
Dec. 3i.-Joseph II. Kelley. formerly a Chicago
head with pistol i've days ago while despond-
snt. died today.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-01
NEW PAPER MILL COMPANY
TO TAKE PLACE OF TRUST
Syndicate Is Being Formed to Control
All the Plants I'm Wisconsin, Mich
fgan and Minnesota

APPLETON, Wis, Dec. 31.--A print
paper mill syndicate. capitalized at sew
eral million dollars and including every
newspaper mill in wisconsin, Michigan
and Minnesota. is in process of forma-
tion, according to a semi-official report
given out today.
The syndicate is said to have been
decided upon to take the place of the
General Paper Company, which was or
dered out of existence several months
ago by the Federal courts, it's opera
tions having been contrary to the Sher-
man antitrust act.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-01

Sterling silver manicure pieces. 75e.
Neil O'Neil and Karl Eber. 1744 Fill
more.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-01

CARNEGIE AIDS CoLLEGE-Lewiston. Me.
Dec. 3l.-A gift OF $4,000 from Andrew Car.
negie to Bates College is announced.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-01
GRANTS FRANCHISE
FOR CAR LINE

The Board of Supervisors accepted
the bid of the Parkside Transit Com
pany yesterday for the sale of fran
chise to construct an electric car line
along Nineteenth avenue and other
streets in the Parkside district
The bid of the company was simply
in the form of an agreement to pay
the percentage of the gross receipts of
the road as required by the charter.
first five years, per cent for the next
ten years and per cent for the next
ten years. The company filed bond
of $4,000 for the faithful performance
OF the conditions imposed in the fran
chise.
The board passed to print an ordi-
nance granting the company a twenty
five-year franchise to construct and
operate the road and the bill will be
passed finally at the end of ninety
days.
At the request of William Abbott at
torney for the United Railroads, the
opening of the bid of the corporation
for franchise to construct a railroad
on Sixteenth street. from Kansas to
Seventh, was postponed for two weeks.
chise was involved in litigation and
his company did not desire TO make
the bid public on that account.
The Western Pacific Company has
brought Injunction proceedings to re-
strain the United Railroads from build
ing the road under a temporary per-
NIT granted by the Board of Super
visors, because it would interfere with
proposed spur tracks on Sixteenth
street for which it has applied for per-
mits.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-01

A great gathering of Skirts.
from the plainest to the most
elaborate effects Made of
Nainsook and Cambria, fin
ished with tucks and deep
fiounces; others with swell
blind Embroideries and Val.
Laces.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-01
GRANEY SUED ON NOTE

Suit was filed against Eddie Graney
by Oscar Goodman, administrator Of
the estate OF Henry Goodman. yester-
day to compel him TO pay half of a
promissory note for 800. executed by
him and J. Kennedy on August %, 1902.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-01

TWO CHURCHES MERGED-san Jose, Dec.
31.--A decree of dissolution of the Central
final step In the union Of the two local Chris
tian churches.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-01

heard besides Spear and Atherton. The
court heard both men and then gave
judgment for the Harbor Com
missioner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-11
SUIT BY UNIVERSITY
CATHOLIC INSTITUTION SEEKS
TO RECOVER 5000, 900.

The Catholic University OF America to-
day filed suit In the District Supreme Court
to recover 5000, 900 from John Lenthal Wag-
gaman and the estate Of the late DR.. DAN
lei B. Clarke on the bond given by Thomas
E. Waggaman to secure the faithful per-
university. John Lenthal Waggaman and
DR.. Clarke qualified as sureties on the bond
given by 7. E. Waggaman October Is, 1899,
when he was made treasurer. T. E. Wag-
gaman at the time Of his death was in
debted to the university it is stated. in
the sum Of sS76,16s.
According to the declaration filed by At
torneys John w. Yerkes and John ]. Ham,
ilton, the bond was conditioned on the pay
ment by Treasurer Waggaman to the uni
versity Of all moneys collected by him for
the institution. and that on his failure to SO
do his sureties became liable to the univer-
sity to the extent Of the penalty Of the
bond, which was 5000, 900.
1t Is alleged that Waggaman received
1916, 1886 of the university's funds and did
not during his lifetime nor did his heirs
or personal representatives since his death
we'll and truly account for and pay over
the money to the university. although due
demand was made, 1T is declared
The suit Is filed against Alexander Porter
Morse, Daniel q. Clarke Waggaman, and
the Union Trust Company as executors OF
the estate of DR.. Daniel B. Clarke. and
against John Lenthal Waggaman, the eld-
est son Of the late Thomas E. Waggaman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-11
THE JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION.
Richmond Howitzers Marched THIRTY
Eight Miles Yesterdav

RICHMOND, Va, June 1.-THE Rich
mond HoWitzers camped last night mile
and a half from Suffolk and marched
through that city today on their trip to
the jamestown exposition. Capt. Myers
said that they had covered thirty-eight
miles yesterday, breaking the United States
army record. Their camp was pitched in a
drenching rain, but the men were cheerful.
Their animals have become better used tn
the noval business of hauling guns, cais-
sons. and army wagons, and all are conf
dent of pulling into the exposition grounds
late tonight, a distance of some thirty
miles.
CHICAGO, June 1.-THE 1st Regiment
OF Infantry. Illinois National Guard, of
chicago, which had been planning a trip
10 the jamestown exposition the first week
IN July, has announced the abandonment of
the proposed encampment. Col. Sanborn
explains in an order that the camping
grounds and other conditions are not suit
able for the care of large body of troops
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-11

Ieiegraphers. was In conference with the
executive committee throughout the day
lhese men have been authorized by the 1872
organizations of telegraphers throughout
tne country TO order strikes but President
small and the executive committee are com
mitted To arbitration. They say they will do
their utmost to bring about peace, but II
their efforts fail they will resort TO a strike
which. II is predicted. would seriously ham
per the business interests of the country.
The following statement was issued by the
committee:
The committee has gone over REPORTS
from various parts OF the United States and
canada. where there are members employed
oy the Western Union Company, and we
were surprised at the number of cases In
which the 10 per cent advance in wages to
nave gone into effect March l has been
eVaded. When the company gives with ono
hahd 1t often takes away with the other by
putting operators into less remuneratiSe DO
sitohs and by other means. We Will be per
Iectiy fair In our investigation Whatever
appears TO credit the company II will bs
gwen credit FOR. We want the situation
cleared up so that there can be no misuu-
OUTSTANDING We have stacks of complaints
from every part OF the country to go over.
ana We Will give each its due consideration
and ascertain II II is we'll founded"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-11
BITTER CONTEST FOR CONTROL.
Stockholders of American Pneumatic
Service Company at Annual.

WILMINGTON, Del, June 1.-THE
stockholders of the American Pneumatic
Service Company, who are engaged in a
bitter contest over the control Of the 800
100000 corporation, resumed their annual
meeting at the Clayton House here today,
after recess of ten days. The company
is chartered under the laws Of Delaware,
and its principal offices are in Boston. The
fight is between w. L. 8. Dillaway of Bos-
ton, president of the company, and a large
number of stockholders who desire to gain
control of the corporation because they are
opposed to his administration Of affairs.
Inc business of counting the vote of tenn
porary chairman Of the meeting which was
unfinished at the time of adjournment on
June ], was Immediately resumed today,
with about $3.50 shares Of disputed proxies
sui to be disposed of. After this count is
completed there may be another tedious
vote, and the count on the election of per-
manent officers. unless the defeated party
shall submit without further formal test
of strength.
The candidates for another temporary
chairman are Willis Nathan Frank. st
LOUIS, Tor the faction represented by Presi-
cent D1llaway, and VIM. H. Hilles of this
city, representing the opposition.
mere was about the same attendance of
stockholders today as at the previous meet
ing, forty to fifty In number. and the same
interest was manifested in the result of
the struggle between the opposing inter
ests. The indications are that the count
VIII occupy the greater part of the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-11
NEW YORK BUILDING OPENED.
President Roosevelt Was the First
Visitor to It.

NORFOLK, Va, June 1.-THE New York
State building was formally opened yes
terday by Mrs. Donald Mclean, vice presi-
dent of the New York state commission.
The building, which Is of colonial type, was
artistically decorated with an abundance
Of flags and flowers. Several large flags
were prettily arranged over the north and
south entrances, particularly over the north,
where waved flag which was used during
President Roosevelt's administration as
governor of New York. and is patched in
several places as result of constant use.
The President of the United States was the
first visitor to enter the building and the
first to sign the register, and In signing
this he used a plain silver pen and pen
holder on which will be engraved the date
and occasion.
The rooms were all deliberately decorated
with flowers there being pink and white
ings of laurel.
Mrs. Roosevelt was presented with cor
sage bouquet, the President received
wreath Of laurel and Gov and Mrs. Swan
son, President and Mrs. Tucker and the sis
tiers ( President Roosevelt sweetpeas and
lilies Of the valley. Mrs Henry, wife of the
adjutant general of New York, Is chairman
of the commission.
The president of the commission was
absent, but his sisters. the Misses Miller,
were here and assisted Mrs. Mclean and
Mrs. Henry to entertain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-11
THE WOMAN WHO WORKS
Latest Agitation in Chicago Labor
Circles Nav Broaden in Scope.

CHICAGO, June 1.-THE woman who
works will come in for a large share of at
tention from Chicago women interested in
sociological matters on July II, when a con-
ference to devise plans for unionizlng all
women workers in the country will begin
here. simultaneously meetings With a SIM
liar purpose will be held in Boston and New
York. The agitation is expected to assume
a national scope.
The National women's Trade Union
League will have charge OF the conference
here
Objects Of the gathering will be to get
working girls Interested in trade unions and
TO start q vigorous campaign in factories
workshops and stores for unionizing women
in all occupations.
The statement was made at local labor
headquarters today that considerable in
terest Is being taken in Washington in the
formation of womens unions in Chicago
and other places. Steps along similar lines
Will be taken here, 1t Is said. Already the
women stenographers and typewriters OF
the District have been formed into a union,
and others will be organized 1t is stated
that an effort will be made to Increase the
membership of the Womens Bindery Union
Of the government printing Office. an adj
5unct to the Bookbinders' Union. Endeav-
ors will be made to induce all the women
employees of the public printery to affiliate
with the Bindery Union. according to a la
Dor leader
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-11
EIGHT LIVES SAVED.
Some Daring Rescues in a Gotham
Fire

NEW YORK, June 1.-THE heroism of
fremen and policemen saved eight lives in
fierce fire in a furniture mandatory at
SO and g. Elizabeth street early TODAY.
One of the rescung policemen nearly lost
his own life. being overcome when near the
top OF the blazing building He was found
unconscious by some OF his comrades and
carried down through sheets Of flame from
the fourth floor to safety. He was James
otonneH, who discovered the fire and gave
the first alarm. After sending in an alarm
oConnell dashed into the burning building
and ran 10 the third floor, where Samuel
SchImann. the Waterman and family
lived. Schumann and a boarder Samuel
Marshall had carried Mrs. Schumann who
Is an invalid. over to the fire escape, while
nus daughter of six years had her baby
brother in her arms. huddled on the fire.
escape landing. While the three other DO
hceinen got the Schumanns down to the
ground O'Connell to the top floor be-
heying that there were people asleep in the
building adjoining. He could not get across
but leaned out. smashed the window with
his night stick and aroused two men who
had been sleeping. Laddermen went 10
their assistance and soon had them sa feIy
on tie ground. In the meantime O'Con-
nelEs escape had been cut off by the spread
Ing ndmcs and he was helpless on the
iout'h-l"ur lire escape when an extension
ladder VAS erected and tiremen went TO
him under cover OF half a dozen streams Of
water. The damage to the building vas
not heavy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-11
LOCAL LABOR LOCKOUT.
Announcement of Meeting This Even
ings and Tomorrow.

In connection with the local labor lock-
out announcement is made that a meeting
Of the Building Trades Mechanics Council
will be held this evening in the hall at AZ
street and Pennsylvania avenue, when stems
may be taken in connection with the ac-
ton Of the employers in deciding upon a
shutdown Of building operations In the Dis
trict.
Announcement is also made that the En-
ployers Association and the Master Build
ers' Association will both meet, but in sepa-
rate rooms, tomorrow evening at head
quarters, 1881 G street. AS result of these
assemh!ages il Is expected that there will
be interesting developments by Thursday or
Friday.
AT labor headquarters, Costello's Hall.
the statement was officially made by the
workingmen this afternoon that the only
plumbing shops that have been closed
against union mechanics under the lock-
out order are those Of Messrs Shields,
Mooney. McGolrich Sch0efer and Mangum-
fifteen and eighteen journeymen plumbers
were shut out, and that they have all Sc
cured employment elsewhere.
There was persistent rumor in labor
circles today that an agent Of the Manu-
facturers' Association of New York, with
which Parry Is connected, is in Washing
ton for the purpose Of encouraging the en-
ployers in their lockout of union workmen.
1t was also said that number of nom union
carpenters have been Strengthened OUT on
several local jobs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-11
WOMAN COMMITS SUICIDE
Her Employer Is Said to Have Com
planned of Work.

special Dispatch 10 The Star
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. June 1l-Rac,usa
she alleged her employer complained Of her
work. Miss Helen Snyder, a pretty Young
woman twenty-seven years OF age, COM
mitted suicide in her home, 1laO Green
str~et early this morning by swallowing a
deadly poison. Her body was stiff and cold
when found by her mother
Beside the body of the young woman lay
partly iii"d bottle Of cyanide of potash.
with the effects of which she must have
been thoroughly familiar, having been en-
gagged in tile manufacture OF drugs at the
Smith. Kline x French Company
She Is thought not to have had any love
affair. and her Grieved parents are at a loss
To detcTnIn" the motive for the tragic deed
The family is a prominent one. The young
woTn1u's father, Henry Snyder has been
associated with ID, Clarence Gibboney in
Law and order work
Al the drug house the suicide was we'll
known. The police declare she had trouble
with one OF her superiors about her work
and I'll criticisms preyed upon her mind
making her think she would lose her posi-
tiUR.