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Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
FISH AND
HARAHAN IN
LIVEL Y TILT
RAILROAD CHIEFS EXCHANGE
ANGRY WORDS
Verbal Encounter Takes Place at
Meeting of Illinois Central Stock
hoIders-FinaI Action
Postponed
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Dec. 20.-A verbal encoun-
tire took place today at the annual meet
ing of the Illinois Central railroad be-
tween President Harahan and Stuyvesant
Fish, In the end the latter secured his
object and the meeting was adjourned
in the manner which Mr. Fish demanded,
and in the order of Judge Ball, to March
2, 1908.
1t was understood when the meeting
was called to order that the only matter
to come before 1t was the adjournment
to March 2. Mr.. Fish, however, desired
it to appear on the record that the adj
iournment was taken for the purpose Of
awaiting the decision of Judge Ball on
the right of the Railroad Securities COM
pany to vote the stock now standing in
their names and which was temporarily
enioined prior to the meeting in Oc-
,tober He therefore introduced reso-
luton worded to such effect.
When Mr.. Cromwell. counsel for Mr.
Hartman, objected to the adoption or
fine resolution and offered substitute.
Mr.. Fish protested against Mr. Cromwell
participating in the meeting, and while
a committee was searching for Mr..
Cromwelps proxy, Mr.. Fish and Presi-
dent Harahan became involved in dis
mute in which Mr.. Fish warned Mr.. Har-
ahan to keep civil tongue in your
head"
The proxy committee reported that
Cromwell was properly equipped with
nroxies and Mr.. Cromwell announced
that he desired to withdraw his amend
ment to the resolution introduced by Mr..
Fish, which was adopted and the meet
ing went over until March 2.
The arguments in the hearing before
Judge Ball were continued today, Judge
Farrar occupying all day with his argu-
ments. 1t is believed the closing of Mr..
Harriman's counsel will occupy at least
two days and possibly longer. A de-
cision is not expected before the latter
part of February, 1908.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
MEDICAL EXAMINERS
SECRETARY C0LLAPSES
Grant r. Bennett, Suffering from Heart
Disease, Falls to street-His
Condition Is Critical,
Say Physicians

Grant r. Bennett, attorney for the
state board of medical examiners, was
taken to the receiving hospital last night
after having collapsed on the street. 1t
was found that he was suffering from
tuberculosis and heart disease and that
his condition is critical.
Mr.. Bennett is man of family and
resides on South Olive street. His Of
fices are at POI South Broadway.
He came here five years ago from the
east. He had served in the Spanish
American war and was wounded at San
Tran hill He never fully recovered from
ih oisets of this wound.
Fy earned man in his profession
ars neily regarded by all of his as
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
SOUTHERN PACIFIC TO
CLOSE RAILROAD SHOPS
Two Thousand Men Will Be Affected
in Sacramento Alone by Order
Issued from General
Offices
BY Associated press.

BY Associated Press.
SACRAMENTO, Dec. 2O.-Today orders
from the Southern Pacific general Of
fees in San Francisco were posted in
the railroad shops to the effect that the
shops will close. with thte exception of
enough men to handle roundhouse work,
rext Tuesday, and remain closed until
January l.
1t is stated, unofficially that after the
first of the year the force in the shops
will either be reduced or the men now
employed will be given from three TO
four days a week. 1t is also said that
a like cut will be made all over the Har-
riman system In the west
Two thousand men in this city will be
affected by the cut.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
90 Dead. 100 Hurt

BY Associetee Press.
PALERMO, Dec. 20.--The work of res
cuing persons wounded by the explosion
last night in the military powder maga-
zine was continued until this morning.
Up to the present time it is known that
ninety-three persons met their death from
the explosion and subsequent fire, and
more than a hundred were injured. The
lodging house for emigrants, which was
destroyed in the flames, gave the largest
number of victims.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
WOMAN BOMB THR0WER
DEFIANT ON GALL0WS
1--WE Will Soon Stop Your Hangings,"
She Declares as Russian Off
ciaIs Prepare to Hang
Her
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
MOSCOW, Dec 2O,-The woman who on
December a made an unsuccessful attempt
to kill Lieut.. Gen, Kierschmann. governor
of Moscow, by means of bomb was
hanged here this morning. She refused to
partake OF the sacraments.
on the scaffold she said to her execu-
TONERS: 1--WE will soon stop your hang
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
Physician Kills Himself

By Associated Pfess
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 20.-Dr. Will
liam c. Riley committed suicide in his
rooms at the Hotel Monarch some time
last night by shooting himself through
the head. His dead body was found this
morning. He left note stating that he
was rapidly going insane and 1t is known
that he suffered from brain trouble.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
COAST

O. J. Watkins, prosecuted by federal
courts and out on bail, killed in runaway
accident at San Bernardino.
Prosecution of officials of wrecked bank
in arranged for in San Francisco.
Troops to be withdrawn from Goidheld
December 80. Roosevelt's action causes
storm of protest all over state.
One man killed, several injured in street
car accident in San francisco.
Juror in Pettibone case on trial at Boise
has secret to impart to judge.
San Francisco physician, fearing in
sanity, kills himself.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
Mine owner Acquitted

BY Associated Press
SEARCHLIGHT, New, Dev. 2O.--After
being out one minute the jury in the
case of the state against Frank Perew,
manager OF the Blossom mine, under
arrest for violating the eight-hour law,
returned verdict of not guilty.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
HUNGARIAN PREMIER AND
MINISTER TO FIGHT DUEL
Allegation Of Political Dishonesty VIII
Lead to Combat with Pistols
on the Field Of
Honor
Rv Associated Press.

By x4s5OCldVeI I4Soo'
BUDAPEST, Dec. 20.-As result OF an
allegation of political dishonesty made
against him in the sitting of parliament
the Hungarian premier. DR. Wekerle, has
challenged former Minister of Justice
Polonyi to fight duel with pistols
Seconds have been appointed and the
meeting will take place shortly.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
SLAYER Of Father Is Hanged

Fay' Associated Press,
Z PEORIA, ILL.,, Dec, 20 Edward Clifford.
aged 25 years. was hanged here this morn
ing for numbering his father November
25, 1906 clifford walked to the scatfold
with firm step and repeated a prayer.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
SLAYER OF BROKER FRIEND
Of THE COUNT szEcHENYI
By Associated Press.

BEAUFORT, s. c., Dec. 20-Charles
A. Geiger, who killed J. H. oliphant in
New York today. lived here for two
years. Each day he received tele-
gram from his brokers. James Oliphant
& Co., except during the telegraph
strike when he went to New York, re-
turning as soon as 1t was over, On
Tuesday last he left here. saying he was
going to Atlanta. He was uncommuni7
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
EASTERN

Secretary of War Taft returns to WASH
ington, having completed his trip around
the world; has little to say regarding
politics.
Prominent New York broker shot ana
killed in his office by former creditor.
BRYAN saws he will not desert If drafted
as candidate for the presidency.
Ohio courts to break up combine or
dealers in plumbers supplies.
Fish and Harahan have wordy tilt at
meeting of Illinois Central company In
Chicago.
Interstate railroad commission makes an
important ruling on the Hepburn law.
Diseased immigrants are menace to
New York.
Hundreds of theatrical workers indicted
in Kansas City for violating the Sunday
closing law.
Forger, former captain in the army, is
captured after long chase in Canada.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
- New code for china

rf0NOf.DLU, Dec 2O.-L. r. Wiley,
t46.ss 81 me federal court at Shanghai,
fubr arriyed here today on the steam
- iAlnc6v ria. en- route for Washington,
fs tFa Irpose of urging in congress
the loftibn of a new code for China
5ra hd .onst>dction OF governmental
lss commensurate with American
InicreAis.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
FOREIGN

Crisis in Persia is averted by the priests.
who promise solution satisfactory to both
factions.
Diamond trust announces that 1t will
keep up prices by curtailing output OF
mines in South Africa.
Germany buys wireless telephone sys-
tenn.
Grave of r. c. Druce. in Germany, to
be opened in order to decide whether body
was buried in coffin.
Member of parliament from Ireland
sentenced for contempt of court.
Woman bomb thrower dies on gallows
in st. Petersburg. defiant to the last.
Friendship of America and Japan toasted
at banquet in Toxic.
Hungarian minister will fight duel.
Comrade of Wallings in propaganda
work in st. Petersburg deported to Si-
IBERIA without trial
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
Hunter Killed

BY Associated Press.
LOS BANOS, Cal, Dec. 20.--While plac-
ing his gun in his wagon today, George
Doyle, a market hunter, was accidentally
shot and kined
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
CRUSHED TO
DEATH UNDER
HIS WAGON
FRIGHTENED HORSE CAUSE OF
ACCIDENT
ANIMAL HURLS HIM TO GROUND
IN FRONT OF WHEEL
Head Of Many Enterprises, Some OF
Which Had Been Under Federal
Investigation, Meets Ter
rlble Fate
Rx Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN BERNARDlNO, Dec. 26-O. ..
Watkins, who was released recently from
Jail in Los Angeles ON $4,000 bail, where
he was held on charges growing out OF
his connection with the California Fruit
Growers association, was killed here to-
day in a runaway accident
Watkins was shipping his housenolu
goods to Los Angeles from his ranch
near this city. He had loaded wagon
at the Santa Fe freight depot and was
in the act of adjusting the bride on one
of the horses when the animal became
frightened, leaped forward and hurried
Watkins to the ground The forward
wheel of the heavy wagon passed ever
his head, fracturing the skull. He was
also terribly trampled by the horse.
Watkins was picked up unconsciovz'
and taken to the county hospital ne
did not regain consciousness and dieltwo
hours later. about o'clock. ~
Wife at His BEDSIDE
Mrs. watkins was the Oily member of
the family arriving befJre death.
Watkins had residSd at Rialtoi many
years, operating extensively all over the
United States ara land dealer. He and
several friendgl prominent in Los Angeles
and Pasadena organized the Golden
Fruit Land and Water company and
later the California Fruit Growers as
sociation and the American Loan and
Trust company of Los Angeles, their
operations recently attracting the atten-
ton of the federal authorities on account
of numerous complaints from alleged
victims throughout the country
All the officers of the company were
indicted by federal grand jury at Los
Angeles and their cases are still pend
ing, while the company is in the hands
of a receiver.
Watkins first came into prominence in
Los Angeles several years ago, when as.
manager of credit company, which was
termed by the officers a "get-rich-quick"
concern, he was prosecuted in the fed
eral courts.
The case was decided against him, as
was also a similar action in Buffalo, N.
Y. Recently, after trying various ven-
lures Watkins had promoted the Cali
fornia Fruit Growers association. With
other members of the company he was
indicted by the federal grand jury. Only
a. short time ago he secured bondsmen
and was released from the county Jail
under $4,000 bail.
1t had been reported that Watkins had
jumped his bail. but friends stated he
was at his ranch near Rialto. This
proved to be the truth and 1t was while
preparing to ship his household goods to
Los Angeles that he met with the acci-
dent which cost him his life.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
SUMMARY OF THE News
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FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity:
Fair Saturday; light north wind.
Maximum temperature yesterday,
65 degrees; minimum, As degrees.
The Washington times., 1907-11-27
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Tenth street northeast between X and
L, streets-Emma C McWilliaE1s II vir
Bernard B.. to Belle c. Stahl, lot IS,
square 956, SO.
Petworth-The Kennebunk Realty
Company TO H T. Nielsen, lot "A, square
5, SIC.
Addition to lie Droit Park-Emma G.
f. Davis TO Mary +. Smith. lot Is, block
20, SO
Coliax street northeast between L and
N streets-Lewis =. Stone to Edward
c. Gummel, lot 20 and part Of alley,
square 712 SO.
Connecticut avenue northwest between
l. and NJ streets-George W. Johnston
ct uX to Henry II. Fletcher and Clar-
ence r Wilson, trustees, lot ., square
161. so.
Colfax street nor. beast between I. and
NJ streets-George 3 Mullin ct Tx. to
{. Dana Lincoln. loJ 80 and part or alley
in square T12. 80.
Uniontown-Etta G.. DrummOnd to
Charles NJ. and Mar E Hennerberger,
lot 272, $40.
1852 Twenty-third street northwest
W. NJ. Ellison and =. F. Downing, trus-
tees, TO George w. O6utt, lot B. square
Sc, 81 500
Half street southwest. between N and
o streets-GeOrge z. Collision ct ux- 10
George w. Robinson, original lot a.
square COZ, SO
1905 II street northeast-Mary E
Phelps to William A Riedl, lot 49,
square 95S 80
The Washington times., 1907-11-27
IthaCanS RelU
On Squad For
PENIS Defeat
Are Willing to Back Their
Opinion With
Cash.

ITHACA, N. Y, Nov. 27.-With every
man In the httest physical condition
and anxious for the expected hard strug
gle with the Quakers on Thursday, the
Cornell team left Ithaca last night for
westchester. Pa. where it will remain
until a few hours before the game Is
called. Twenty-four players were taken,
aside from the coaches, trainer, and
rubbers.
Included IN the squad there are sub
stitutes for every position on the team
with two extras.
The last practice On Percy Field,
which was held on a slush-covered
ground. caused by a three-inch fail Of
snow yesterday morning, consisted en-
tirely Of running through signals and
perfecting the feature plays with which
the Ithacans hope to puzzle their oppcir-
ents.
That It viii be something more than
puzzling Is the expectation of the critic;
here. who are in accord with the oldn-
ion that a better congregation OF big
Red players never started for Phila-
delphia-
Charles E. Courtney. coach Of the Cor
nell crews. who was never before known
to venture a prediction. came out in a
local paper today with the opinion that
Corenll would win tomorrow's game.
There is likely TO be much money
change hands on the game. Cornell
with characteristic confidence, has ship
ped a bunch of green" to Philadelphia,
and II is offered at 5 to 4. While the
offers seem to have been limitless, It is.
being covered steadily by Pennsylvania,
men, 1t is probable that there will b.,
even money wagered before the game
stGrts.
The Washington times., 1907-11-27

BA.TIMORE & OHIO P, r.
LEAVE NEW UNION STATIC \.

LEAVE NEW UNION STATIC ".
ROYAL Blue LINZ
Every Other Hour On the ODD Hour.
10 PHILADELPHIA AND NEW YORK.
NV TERMINAL I'D ST, NEW fOkh-
t.0 a-m--Diner. Pullman ParioE-
~ Am.-Bunet. ParlOr. ar. Train.
80 AI-l--Diner and Pullman FArlor Car-
i1Lsyt a-m--Diner and Pullman Perior CaT'
l'Oo 2-m.-Diner, and Pullman Parlor Car
S.nn.-'RoyAl Limited All Pullman
100 p-m.-coaehes 10 Philadelpaia.
s@S p-m--Diler and Pullman Parior-
~ pm--COaches 20 Philadelphia
IL ~ p.2.-SleepsrH
z-6z A-m--SleeDers
=, a. :. - CITY. t7soo. 800. fl1soo a. n
ANNAPOLIs. week days. 500 a. m. 1z.eS
Hoon: ~ 800 ,. m, sun. ssso an. 6:2o pm
1I1,sEtI HOUR or THE HOUR
AHeeA ceyB zoo a. n, 70 s p nd
-. TO BALTIMORE
y * iS;oo 1850 100. In, rs 90 $780, .so9
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VILE, sg:lo a. m. 900 .. m. -lz.to night
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cLEyELAND. $40 .. N.
SOLUABUS. $40 p. m
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FREDERICK ts-2o. 1910. ''s-1S an ''l-So
f4:OS ts;45 2. n.
HAGERsroWN. ts:Is a m. $500 ?. n.
DAILY. Except Sunday. '"Sunday only.
Ticket Onices: 1917 G St. Tel. Main 1881: SIS
Pennsylvania ave. Main rs New Union
Station Ticket once. Tel Main 1880 Infor-
nation Bureau, Gain 1880 noI7-u
The Washington times., 1907-11-27
All-Army Claims
To Be Strong on
Newer Football
Navy Will March to the
Grounds Headed by
Band.

The AIl-Army eleven should put UP a
good game in Its gridiron struggle with
the AlI-Navy team. which begins at
the National Park tomorrow afternoon
at o'clock.
The game four years ago at the Polo
grounds in New York city resulted in a
victory for the Army with a score Of
20 o. Washington was chosen this year
as a more desirable place for the con-
test, because Of the Army and Navy
interests centered here, and the plan is
10 make II an annual affair.
The Albany has a strong team this
year, as can be ascertained by it's REQ
ord, having defeated some Of the best
star local teams in the District and
vicinity.
The soldiers are reputed strong. and
this strength viii have its good test
tomorrow. A repertoire Of fast PLAYS
is credited to them. and It is said they
are taking more advantage Of the new
rules than the Navy.
Whether the impressive showing made
by the Army players is actual abiI-
ity. or is due TO weak opponents. they
go into tomorrow's game pronounced
favorites over the memo -warsmen.
They have done better IN their past
contests with the Navy. ana il is natural
they should be odds-on.
According TO the committee OF ar
engagements. more than three hundred
soldiers viii assemble outside Of Wash
ington and march to the grounds headed
by their bands. The Nays followers
VIII leave the Washington Navy Yard
in sightseeing automobiles, accompanied
by their band. while the 6ignifed fol-
lowers Of the briny deep from tie
Presidents yacht Mayhower viii leave
in tallyhos.
Both teams practiced yesterday. The
Army work was short but snappy, the
new formations were gone through. spe-
cial attention being given to the for
ward pass. The men are all rounding
into splendid physical condition, and
are IN the highest spirits The Navy
worked a little harder, having ten
minute scrimmage with the scrub team.
which was FAST and hard. all forma-
tons were tried. and the on-side kick
was shown IN great shape.
Tho teams viii In all probability line
up as follows.
The Washington times., 1907-11-27
COIN SILVER DOLLARS
AT THE DENVER MINT

DENVER. Colo. Nov 27-Prepara-
tons are being made at the Denver
mint for coinage of silver dollars. Frank
M. Downer. superintendent OF the mint
received orders a few days ago that
silver coins, principally dollars. would
be coined for some time to come Half
d2liars and quarters also will be turned
out in great nu nbers.
The schedule calls for the COMA ce
Of about $4,000 a day. For some time
the mint has cen coming. only gold
The decision {, circulate silver money
IS taken as an Indication that the Gov
eminent Is dete mined to exhaust every
means Of reIk 6ne the money strtn-
gencys
The Washington times., 1907-11-27

Young Man. said the Bargain Man
TO a Times reporter, who called this
morning 10 talk with him about the
shopping situation, you en- take II
from me-and ! ought to know a lit
tie about it-that the Washington stores
were never prettier and never offered
more attractive prices to shoppers lnan
they are doing right now.
Its a liberal education 70 walk
through the big department stores and
sust look at what is displayed for sale.
And the smaller stores have Just as
attractive a showing, too The only
trouble Is that II YOU are not thorough
IL familiar with all the stores in the
city, you are mighty apt TO miss some
thing that you would most particularly
wish TO see and perhaps TO buy
Many Appreciate His Work.
Lots Of people are taking advantage
OF the prices just now, too, TO get their
Christmas gifts. They arc the people
who have heads on their shoulders and
are not afraid 10 use them. They have
lots of time for selection, the stocks
are freShor, and the clerks more Wiling
to take trouble than happens later
when the stores are rushed TO their
utmost capacities. and everyone is tired
and in more or less OF a hurry
AT present one of the big stores IS
having a sale of books at just half
price Iueee are lAl1 res u4dA tNALAuAAo
that are being sold to make room for
the special Christmas editions, and here
are certainly seem amazingly goo AL
ues offered. Another store is lg
special bargains in glassware and = Sc
hold needs. and still another in Jewelry.
T y prices are offered as a rule TO
81 late early buying and the wise
One.. who take advantage OF them are
the ones who come out of the Christ
mas shopping with a little change left in
their pOcketbOoks.
He Likes Bargain Hunting.
II like this business Of bargain hunt
iug." continued the Bargain Man,
there's always something new about
g. There's plenty OF excitement. too,
and lots Of satisfaction when you run
across something special in the shape of
a bargain. Then. too. people are very
appreciative as a rule. and one does
like TO please people who say, Thank
you
"Oh. yes. I'm more than satisfied with
the way Washington people are taking
hold of my plan and I'm glad 10 say
that I've had some very pleasant let
tiers of thanks for what I have been
able to do for them
The Washington times., 1907-11-27
QuakerS RehearSe
Signals and Pass

WINSTON JUNCTION. n. j.. Nov.
H.-PennsyIvania's football squad spent
today in q walk across country, in sig
nal work, and In perfecting the forward
pass. The work was fairly satisfactory
to the coaches.
This evening the coaches gathered the
team in one of the large rooms. and
had a signal talk. All kinds OF plays
were discussed and signals rehearsed
All hands are beginning to feel the
beneficial effects CT the change. and the
men are expected 20 be in perfect condI-
ton when they go on the field Thursday
afternoon.
So Tar as the game itself Is concerned.
The Washington times., 1907-11-27
SOUTHERN RAILWAY,

n B.-FollosriRE schedule figures published
only a. Information and are not guaranteed.
100 A. h--DanViuc and way EtGtions-
sa,0S A. notwithstanding and way stations.
100 A. A.-SIeepsrs and coaches 20 Atlanta
and New OrlsanA Sleeper % Columbus. Ca
Dining Car.
su.t9 A A--Slsspers and ccachos 90 Co
iumbtA, Savannah, ADD jacksonville. picing
car.
tG:o1 p. M.-HArrisonburE and way stations
'4.55 p. M.-Chariottesvilles WErTenton. and
way stations.
'e:Is P. M.-slesDsrs and coaches 70 Atlanta
Sunset Route Tourist Sleeper 70 San Fran
cisco tri-Wsekly.
's:50 P. M-slsspsrs ard coaches 70 Char
lotts. Columbia. Aiken. and Augusta Din
tnE Car.
sl0.lS P. N.-sloepers ana coaches (vfa
LynchburE and Bristol 20 Chattanooga.
Nemphis and New Orieans- Dining Car.
au.oo p. M--NeW York ana New Orleans
Limited. Solid Pullman 10 Ashsvine. Al
lanta, Birmingham. and New OTiaanH. Din
ing Car. Club and Observation Cara
Note-sDaily. fWsek days.
C Il ACKERT. s. II. HARDWICK
V p 4 O. NJ p. 7. ~.
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uo1-ff
The Washington times., 1907-11-27

there Is a general feeling Of confidence
in the result. but the men realize that
they will meet their hardest foe Of the
season This, II is realized. IS CornelTs
opportunity to get revenge for the many
defeats Of the past. and the Ithacans
know they will never have a better Op-
portunity.
The Pennsylvania coaches have i'm
pressed upon the men the necessity OF
doing their best, and the latter seem 10
be imbued with the old Pennsylvania
spirit.
The Washington times., 1907-11-27
Stores Are Pretty
Says Bargain Man
Lots OF Good Things Offered Just Now and
the Wise Ones Pick Them Up.
Shop Early, His Advice.
THE BARGAIN MANS PLAN
Shop Early, His Advice.

there anything that you want to buy and don't know just
where TO look fill the coupon published the Bargain Man ad
another part of the paper with your and address and the price
you want pay Then write on sheet of paper description of
the article you want to buy and send with the coupon the Bar
gain Man.
This will put you under obligation to anyone The Bargain
Man will the article you want and let you know where
same can be al tanned.