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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-01-31

Another long and bitter fight in
the house was over bill making It
a felony to take a drink OF intoxicat-
ing liquor on any railroad or trac-
ton car. or to give drink to any
one. The bill applied only to pas
sengers. but after an hours battle It
was amended 50 as to include not
only all passengers but all trainmen
and traction men, and passed to Its
third reading.
This bill will become a law, and
the round shouldered bottle. the sill
yer flask. the quart bottle and all
other kinds of bottles may as we'll be
left at home. Even sick man can't
take drink for his stomach's sake.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-01-31

W. c. shanor. 81 Cameron, is a
visitor in the city
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-01-31

Senator Blue. OF Philippi, who, by
the way. is one Of the ablest men in
either body, though a funny man,
has bill OF twenty-eight pages
amending the whole liquor license
act. II 1t passed about one saloon in
the State may be able TO do busi-
ness under 1t. and no druggist need
apply. II physician gives q pre-
scription for either whiskey or alco-
hol he must make oath that It Is for
medicinal purposes. The penalties
for saloonist, druggist or physician
in case the law is broken are awfui.
First oftenses are punishable with
not less than 60 days In jail and
800 hne. Second o1enses mean
the penitentiary and forfeiture Of
license and immense Anes. While
the third offense Is not specified 1t is
thought to be death. No one can
rent room in which to store liquors
without being liquor dealer; and
no room can be rented for saloon
unless AL property holders on both
sides Of the street" agree. and 1t
does not say how short or how long
the street must be--only the full
length.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19
PAYS TRIBUTE TO KIPL|NG
BEFORE LADIES' AUXILIARY
Henry Morse Stephens Lee
lures on Puck of
Pooks Hill

Professor Henry Morse STEPHENS of
the University of California lectured
before the members and guests of the
Charming Auxiliary Of the First Uni
tartan Church, Franklin and Geary
streets. last night on Rudyard Kip
ling's Puck of Pooks HILL" Many lis
tened to an interesting Interpretation
of the work of the great English au-
thor.
The speaker dwelt at considerable
length on the Importance of the Ro-
mans in laying a Foundation for mod
ern civilization and paid a glowing tri-
butte to Kipling for bringing out clear
ly their greatness in the provinces of
the empire, especially in England. He
said that the famous writer in the
book that was the topic of the even
ing had brought out in few para
graphs what historians had been un-
able to do in volumes.
Mrs. Ernest S. Simpson, president of
the auxiliary, occupied the chair Mrs.
e. L. Peltret, secretary of the So
ciety, assisted at the meeting.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19
COLONIAL THEATER

responsive audience greeted the
Colonial Stock Company in the produc-
tion of Scrambled Matrimony" last
night The house was in charge of the
Dolphin Swimming and Boating Club
and 1T was filed with club members
and their friends. There was a festive
atmosphere and the lightest joke was
received with a storm of applause
Howard Taylor's comedy is very anus
ing and was given an excellent produc-
tion 1t centers around an eccentric un-
Gle who demands matrimony of his
nephew. The latter tries to deceive him
by entering into an innocent plot with
his stenographer and borrowing a baby
for the occasion. but in the domestic
atmosphere the two find themselves in
clined to make the arrangement per-
manent. Another love story between
an elderly spinster and widower
enamored of her twelve apartment
houses is in progress in the same house
and adds to the humor of the situa-
ton. The latter couple is well played
by Jane Jeffery and A. Burt Wesner
Frank Bacon in the role of the uncle
has a part which suits his gentle humor
admirably, Izetta Jewel is charming
as the pretty stenographer suddenly
developing housewifely qualities, and
Wilfred Roger is all that could be de-
sired as leading man.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19
ATTEMPTS MURDER AND
JUMPS INTO THE BAY
Maniac Vanishes and Police
Arrest His Wife and
Neighbors

Dick Parsons. a longshoreman, suf-
ferinE from dciirium tremens yester-
DAY attacked Charles Schumacher in
the latter's saloon. 355 Beale street
T5e struck Schumacher with an ak. in
ficting a deep cut on the barman's left
arm. Schumacher chased Parsons out
Of the place and Parsons, TO escape
his pursuer. jumped into the bay 1t
is not known whether ne was drowned
or made his escape under the wharf
Policemen MARITIME and Walsh, who
were summoned by Schumacher, pro-
cured a boat, but succeeded only in get
ting themselves wet TO the skin. The
policemen then arrested Parsons wife,
two women, who say they were visit
ing her and three longshoremen, who
had called at the Parsons shack, they
say. 10 see how their afflicted friend
was getting along. The six people
arrested in lieu OF Parsons were
charged with vsgrancy.
According 10 Parsons wife, her hus-
band had been drinking heavily for
some time, but three days ago ceased
indulging in intoxicants. The stop was
TOO sudden and the mans reason gave
way. About 3 o'clock yesterday morn
ing he wandered FORTH half dressed,
and talking incoherently about some
body wanting TO kin him.
Are you an Eagle?" he demanded Of
Schumacher before striking with the
ak. The police say that Parsons is an
ex-convict and that they made the
wholesale arrests for the purpose of
breaking Up what they believe to be
a breeding place Of crime
The persons arrested were: Mrs. An
ME Ashley. Mrs. Camille Parsons, Mrs.
Clara Hadler, William Greenwsy, John
Fidlum and William Orleck.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19
.FOsHAY WALKER POINTED
OUT AS 4 P|CKPOCKET
BY EXCITED PASSENGER
Thief" Cries Man on Car
at Well-Known Southern
Pacific Lawyer
SESSIONS TO RESCUE
Policeman Called, but Is
Convinced Attorney Did
Not Steal Pin

Conductor. stop this car and call a
policeman. This man has stolen a dia-
mond pin from me. He brushed against
me on the car as I was entering and
right after that I missed my pin.
want him arrested at once" and he
pointed to Foshay Walker, an attorney
in the law department of the Southern
Pacific. Tt. accuser and the accused
were on car of the United Railroads
which was leaving the ferry yesterday
morning.
What's this?" demanded D. R. ses-
sions. claims attorney of the Southern
Pacific. Am I dreaming?"
Sessions discovered he was not
asleep. for the conductor began to
bawl from the rear platform for an
of1cer and one, strange to say. respond
ed to the call.
Arrest this man." said the accuser:
he stole diamond pin from me-" and
he laid his hand upon the person of
Foshay w alker.
This is an outrage" screamed Ses-
sions. white with passion. This man
is insane or drunk or both. How dare
he accuse Mr.. Foshay Walker of the
Southern Pacific of stealing a pinl 1t
is an absurdity. Mr.. Walker is one of
the leading attorneys of the Southern
Pacific, a man well known in the city
and in the State. gentleman of prob
ity, of high repute. Why, he has been
with the Southern Pacific for the last
fifty years. He is personal friend of
every prominent man in the city. A
friend of Mr.. Herrin. a friend of mine,
friend of Mr.. Thornwell- Mutually.
Arrest him and the whole machinery
OF the law will be turned on"
rs he a railroad man?" asked the
policeman, doubtfully.
He is. and a lawyer"
That's bad combination" said the
officer in musing way. Other men
spoke up. They all knew Foshay
Walker.
Never mind, Foshay," said one I'VE
will bail you out of jail"
Go TO jail" urged another, and
sue the man for false imprisonment"
Foshay looked appealingly to Ses-
sions, who was on his feet and defying
the oihcer to place Walker under arrest
Well If you don't take him off I'll
start the car" said the conductor, "and
the argument was continued till Mont
gomery street was reached.
The officer got off. and with a look
of disgust told the accuser mot to be
so gay in making charges of theft"
Sessions and Walker continued on
their way to the Flood building.
Later in the day E. Black Ryan paid
call on Sessions and complimented
him.
i hear that you are one of the best
pleaders in the city. The way you got
Foshay off was immense, immense
What fee are you going to charge him :?
Just see what Sam Shortridge is get
ting for keeping a man out of jail, and
your services to Foshay are invalu-
able"
Foshay declines to entertain the
proposition of a fee.
Why" he says, I'VE both live in Ala
media County"
His friends in the railroad building
have started subscription to buy him
felt hat. They allege that it is the
wide sombrero affected by Walker that
makes him appear to some as a sus-
picious character.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19
! HARTMAN SECURES
THE SALT LAKE AND
Los ANGELES ROAD
Purchases Stock of Senator
Clark and Associates
in New Line
BONDS ARE RETAINED
Railway Magnate Controls
Angel City and South
ern Nevada Traffic
BONDS ARE RETAINED

Senator ". A. Clark OF Montana and
his associates are out Of the San Pedro.
Salt Lake and Los Angeles road, and
Hartman is the owner Of their stock.
The story given out in financial circles
yesterday says that the monopolist Of
Western railways has purchased all the
shares in the salt Lake route held by
Senator W. A. Clark, r. c. Kerens.
David Keith and Thomas Kearns. The
quartet Of millionaiTes retains posses
sion Of $4,000 .0c0 Of the roads bonds,
OF which Clark holds SS0.O0o,00o,
Kerens $4,000. 900, Keith Sl.5o0.000, and
Kearns $500. 600.
Coming as a sequel to the recent
information ELECTED in the investiga-
tion OF the Interstate Commerce Com
mission the story is OF engrossing in
rerest 10 all who have TO DO with trans
portation affairs on the Pacific Coast.
To Westerners generally IT viii re-
awaken memories Of the time when
Clark first projected an independent
road from Salt Lake TO Los Angeles;
when Hartman threatened TO parallel
the route, and when the big operator
succeeded in squeezing the Montana
Senator for half-interest in the road,
10 the construction Of which Hartman
contributed more than 300 miles of his
Oregon Short Line. south Of Salt Lake.
The transaction has been kept as
quiet as possible. The particulars Of
the agreement between Hartman and
W A. Clark and his railroad asso-
ciates are not public property yet. Re
Gently ID was testified that Hartman
owned one-half Of the stock and that
the Clark interests had the other half
This arrangement. while the balance
between the interests was maintained,
kept the public and financiers guess
ing as TO the ultimate outcome Of the
arrangement.
BY the acquisition Of the Salt Lake
and Los Angeles Railroad Hartman
and his associates get large volume
Of business. present and prospective,
from Tho gOld mining camps of South
ern Nevada. and also become the DOM
mating force i'm transportation 10 and
from Southern California The main
line mileage OF the salt Lake and Los
Angeles Railroad from Salt Lake to
Los Angeles is S07 miles. The branch
lines have $50 miles OF track.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19

Characterization of Mrs. Wigs of the
Cabbage Patch began return engage
ment Of two weeks in the Van Ness
Theater last night. Considering the in
clemency of the weather, the audience
was large one and it was appreciative
Of the rude wit and homely humor of
the play. Mrs. Wigs wholesome phil
osophy is as refreshing after the prob
lem plays as is shower after thun-
derstorm.
The company that supports Mrs. Cook
is everything that could be desired.
Helen Raymond as Mrs. Eichorn, sharp.
suspicious. sarcastic, a character in
direct contrast to that of Mrs. Wiggs.
was excellent. Anna Fields as Mrs.
Schultz humorously interpreted her
part, and Vivian ogden as the doIorous
Mis- Hazy kept the audience in a con-
slant ripple of laughter. Charles Carter
enacted the part of the wayward Mr..
Stubbfns and the erring Mr.. Wiggs was
played by Oscar Eagle. Edith Talia-
ferro took the part Of the runaway
Lovey Mary. The stage often looks
and sounds like a children's play
ground, Cuby, the horse, and goatcart
adding the final touches of realism to
the scene.
The stage setting showing the now
world-famous Louisville Cabbage
Patch" is excellent, and one can easily
believe that II has been reproduced
with the Photographic fidelity that the
press agent claims.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19
ORDER CONSTRUCTION
OF NEW SGHOOLHOUsES
Supervisors to Contract for
y
the Erection of Three
Buildings

The Board of Supervisors passed to
print the ordinance yesterday ordering
the Board of Works to contract for the
construction of the Mckinley, sunny
side and Bergerot schools. at a cost Of
$S1. 900, s54, 900 and $4,000 respectively.
The ordinance requiring a permit 10
be obtained from the Board OF Super
visors for a planning mill operated in
other than Glass A. B and c buildings
was finally passed
The ordinance was finally passed pro-
viding for the abatement of unsafe and
unsanitary stables. Appropriations Of
$4,000 to meet the demands of the
streets. and of $35. OOOs for the construc-
tion of a new court house building at
Bush and Stockton streets We're made.
The board finally passed the ordi-
nance repeating the ordinance prohibit
ing passengers from riding on specified
portions of street cars.
George B. Keane was reappointed
clerk of the board, vice John H. Ryan.
who was temporarily filing the place
during Keanes service as State SEN
ator- Ryan was reappointed chief
assistant clerk.
Nicholas resolution providing for TIE
return of liquor license money paid b4
saloon keepers for the period betweef
the date of the granting of a pernia
by the Police Commission to the dan
that license was actually bagun W
referred to the license committee.
The request OF Chief Engineer
Shaughnessy that $500 be allowed TO
repair engine houses was referred to
the finance committee.
Clerk Ryan notified the board that
he had recorded in Redwood City, San
Jose, Oakland and San Francisco the
resolution fOrfeirine the fraucbiSas and
properties of the Spring Valley Water
Company for violating the constitu-
tion by collecting illegal rates.
The board by ordinance changed the
name of Chapultepec street to Winfield
avenue.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19
AMERICAN THEATER

II there is one thing more prominent
than another in the production of The
Nightingale" at the American Theater
which had its original presentation last
evening. it is that Teddy Webb and
his associates are determined to give
the public the worth of its money.
There is enough dancing for a first
class vaudeville; sufficient singing to
grace a moderately ambitious grand
opera; abundance of costuming and
other accessories to make the stage
glitter and seem gay with color; not
too much fun. but even at that the in
dustry and resourcefulness of Teddy
Webb are apparent Miss Hemmi. has
two or three songs, one especially,
:. 'Tis All / Ask-h worth going a long
distance to hear. Carl Haydn has ex-
cellent vocal opportunities. of which
he availed himself. Teddy Webb has
little in the lines of fun, but he adds
to that little with a trombone and
makeup. Ruby Norton. Aimee Leices-
ter and lot of others are in the cast.
The work Of Kunkel Is pleasing. There
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19
RETIRES FROM FIRM OF
REAL ESTATE BROKERS
E. ]. Bowes of Bowes-Breuner Com
pany to Take Charge of Big
Realty Deal in Tacoma

E. ]. Bowes of the Bowes- -Breuner
Company announced yesterday his re-
tirement as partner in the realty firm
in order to go to Tacoma. where he and
his associates have planned a large
deal involving the marketing of about
$4,000 acres of suburban lots
Bowes interest in the local firm has
been taken by w. j. Ferguson. who has
been an empIoye of the company for
some time.
II would like to say" declared Bowes
yesterday, that l am going to Tacoma
for specific purpose and that have
not abandoned my interests in this
city I expect to return so soon as
the work in Tacoma is completed"
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19
"a WINNING HANpy

Patrons of the Central Theater were
given excitement galore last night
when the extremely sensational melo-
drama "A Winning Hand was pre-
sented by Walter Sanfords players.
Maud Lita was very attractive as the
blind girl Marie. for whose possession
both the good and evil characters of
the play were striving. Philip Lyn-
don was the villain who planned the
heroine's murder that he might come
into possession of her fortune, and this
part was we'll presented by v. T.
Henderson He was aided by Joe
Franzetta, an Italian villain, played by
A. Fl. Whiting. The comedy elements
were supplied by Cornelius McShane,
the pride of the force" played by
James Corrigan. and Nimrod Keyes,
the amusing colored boy, who aided
materially in the final rescue of Marie.
this part being made the most of by
w H. Johnson. Harry Burton, the ex-
press messenger, WAS decidedly the
hero of every occasion, and Joseph
O'Meara did some excellent work in
this line, especially in his impersona-
tion of the Italian. The other parts
were we'll presented, notably that of
Kittie Wilson, "the pride of the depot
lunch counter" which was cleverly
played by Florence Chapman.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19
.r1xIIIARy EyTERTA1Ns

Under the auspices of st. Peters
Auxiliary a social entertainment was
given in st. Peters Hall, Alabama
street. between Twenty-fourth and
Twenty fifth. last evening, in celebra-
tion of ST Patrick's day. under the di-
rection of the Rev. p. s. Casey, T. b.
Slevin. Joseph l. Twohig, A. b. Leary,
William Doyle, I. Sullivan, M. Harran.
r. Curtis and w. w. Harran. Among
those who contributed to the enter
tainment were BILLY" Hynes. Signore
Napoleone. the boys of st. Peters
School. Mr. Goodchild of Washington,
d. c.; Kelleher and Cotter and Misses
Edna and Mildred iKelleher, Miss Annie
Rooney, Miss Desmond, Mrs. McGlade,
Mrs. Curtis. Miss Walsh and Miss
Sullivan.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19
DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED
BY TRANSPORTATION CLUB
Organization Extends Limit of Resi-
dent Membership and Takes AL
Limit Of Resident

At the meeting Of the Transportation
Club held yesterday at the club apart
ments in the Flood building the annual
election OF directors resulted IN the Sc
lection OF II A. Buck. Z. r. Wade and
J. D. Mansfield on the regular ticket
and B. A. Hartnett on the independent
ticket. These newly elected directors
viii meet with the holdovers, c. Lin
coin, W. Z. Pearce, J. w. Adams, A.
Schloss and A @. b. Kerrell. this after
noon. and elect officers for the coming
year.
It was decided yesterday TO increase
the number OF the membership roll.
Heretofore but 900. including resident
and nonresident members, was the
limit. BY action taken yesterday the
resident membership limit was extend
ed to 900 members and the nonresident
membership made unlimited.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19
STRAIT TON MAKES MANY
. CUSTOMS APPOINTMENTS
Stephens and Other Clerks
Rewarded With Raises
in Salaries

Collector of the Port Stratton yes
terday announced the following promo
tions and increases of salaries:
E. P. Mattison, clerk at $500 a year. to ad-
juster Of duties at $500 vice Charles H
Blinn, transferred to the Surveyors office.
Charles A. Stephens, chief boarding officer
and clerk at $1,000. to chief boarding officer and
clerk at $1,000.
Samuel Haskns. from clerk at $500 to clerk
at $500
W. E. Rowlands, from clerk at s14oo to clerk
at $1,000.
E. F. Murphy. from storekeeper at S14OO tc
clerk on Custom house floor at S1400.
A. K Sheats, from clerk at $1,000 TO store
keeper at S1400
81. B. Needham, from night Inspector at SO pei
diem TO clerk at $1,000.
B: D. McGowen appointed night inspector
at So.
r. Miller appointed night inspector at So.
W. Thomas, from night inspector for occa-
sional duty to regular night inspector at $3.
@. ]. Benninger, from guarding inspector at
S3 to dscharging officer at 81.
W. S. Dent, laborer at $40 to messenger AT
$40.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19
DANIEL WALSH A HERO

In the shakeup that occurred on Sat-
urday night when a Hyde-street car
with a faulty grip raced downhill and
crashed into standing car at the bot
tom, near Bay street, identities became
mixed and the wrong man was given
credit for an act of heroism. 1t was
Daniel Walsh, teamster for Healy &
Tibbits, living at Hyde and Bay streets,
who seized the abandoned grip and held
on until the car came to a standstill.
First accounts from the railroad com
pany had given the praise to another
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19
CARMEN's CASE GOES OVER

Division No. 205 of the Amalgamated
Street Railway Association, President
Richard Cornelius and Secretary James
Bowling Of the local union, were yes
terday given q continuance Of one day
in the contempt proceedings pending
against them before Judge Hebbard
The case grew out of the refusal Of
the union to obey q writ OF mandate
issued February IS by Judge Hebbard
ordering the reinstatement OF George
Dingwall, q member OF the union, who
was expelled in 1904.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19
GRAFT CASES CONTINUED

The cases of Supervisor f. P. Mich
olas. charged with agreeing to accept
a bribe. and Peter Duffy and Nathan NJ.
Adler. charged with perjury, were con-
tinued by Judge Lawlor yesterday until
April l. The delay was granted at
the request of H. C. Dibble. represent
ing the defense. with the consent of the
District Attorneys office.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19
puNpHY ESTATE PETITION

A petition for general and special let
ters of administration upon the estate
of Mrs. Carmen u. Dunphy. who died
intestate on March II, was filed yester
day by her son. James c. Dunphy, and
her daughters. Mary d. Flood and Jen-
ME c. Dunphy. These three, with a
granddaughter, Viola Piercy Burnett,
are the only heirs of the deceased. Mrs.
Dunply's estate is valued at over
S1O00,00O
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19
PLEADS FoR LENIENcY

John McManus, convicted of having
robbed Thomas Fitzgerald of 1887 Fol-
som street on January % and up for
sentence for grand larceny in Judge
Cooks court yesterday, induced the
court to withhold Judgment a week by
pleading for leniency. McManus de-
clared that he was not guilty of the
crime charged and that If he were
sent to prison the stain would never
leave him and he would come out at
the end of his term a ruined man.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19
DIVORCES ARE GRANTED

Divorces were granted yesterday to
Louisa Arata from Augustine Arata
for cruelty; Emelia Fieux from Con-
stant Fieux, cruelty; Margaret Ed
wards from Charles E, Edwards, neg
lect; Jennie Gibeau from Joseph Gil
beau, cruelty; George H. Korner from
Sophia M. Korner, cruelty. Suits for
divorce We're filed by Edith Hultz
against Daniel Hultz for cruelty and
neglect, and. by Rose Ethel Ringwood
against John Higginson Ringwood for
failure TO provide
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19
THRAsHEs FORMER HusRANn

When Mathew Huston, a marine
steward. called on his former wife at
her home, 1902 Sutter street, last night
he was surprised and chagrined TO
find her In the company of Mathew
Kern, sailor of the City of Topeka.
His CONSERVATION was quickly changed
to alarm as Kern proceeded to soundiy
thrash him. Huston was treated for
laceratioAs and severe contusions of
the scalp at the Central Emergency
Hospital. and will prosecute his wifes
companion.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19
JAPANESE CASE DISMISSED

Upon the request OF Charles J Bona
parte, Attorney General of the United
States. the case Of Keikchi Aolxi against
Miss M A. Dean. principal of the Red
ding primary school, which was in
tended TO force her to admit him as a
pupil. was formally dismissed by the
Supreme Court yesterday afternoon
The case resulted from the order Of the
School Board TO segregste the Japan
csc.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19
SHOOTS AT A COUNTRyM4Y

early yesterday morning. Sarrilli Ath-
lilo, an Austrian, fired FIVE shots at
Louis DermaterO, a countryman. not
one of which took effect. The assaiIant
ran from the scene of the shooting at
Broadway and Kearny street. He was
overtaken by Patrolmen O'Connor and
Gleeson and charged with an assault :
with a deadly weapon.