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The San Francisco call., 1907-02-10
CoMMENDs PURE FOOD BILL
Chief of Federal Department of Agrf.
culture Pleased with Measure

Chief OF Federal Department of Agrf-
culture Pleased with Measure
SACRAMENTO, Feb. e.-After num-
erous amendments and viscissitudes the
pure food bill introduced by Senator
II. S. Mccartney of Los Angeles has
attained a form that is winning IT In
creased friends. 1t is really a meas
ure that has demanded a great amount
Of attention, and the prolific Mccartney
has done fewer things better or more
him a letter from Chief H. w. Wiley
of the United States Department of
Agriculture, commenting the bill.
Among other things Wiley says:
I'm regard to the parts of the bill
relating to the enforcement of the act
and the penalties, / have no criticism
to make, as those are purely local mat
ters- I only desire to say that / fully
approve the bill. 1t is a move in the
direction to unity State and national
laws by introducing State laws with
the definitions and classihcations of
the national law. Such a thing on the
part Of the State. without in any way
interfering with the enforcement of
the act or the penalties imposed, or
without interfering with any special
features which the State may wish to
introduce into its food laws will be
of the utmost benefit to the whole
country. 1 do not see single change
which I would suggest and hope that
you may be able to secure final action
by the Legislature and the approval of
the Governor of the measure"
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-10
CONSIGNMENT
CHARGES ON HAY SHIPMENTS

ST LOUIS. Feb s.-The investiga-
tion by Interstate Commerce Co1nmis-
sioners Clements and Harlan into the
complaints OF commission merchants
relative to consignment charges of 2
and cents on shipments of hay and
grain from East st. Louis to South
eastern points was resumed today.
Testimony has been obtained during
the hearing tending TO show that the
Southern Freight Association, which is
an organization of Southern lines, had
largely controlled Southern and South
eastern rates since 1905 and that under
its rule the rates have been increased.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-10
REPAIRS TO THE SHERIDAN
WILL COST A LARGE SUM
Government May Find 1t Necessary to
Give the Work to Pri-
Vate Concerns

WASHINGTON, Feb. Am estimate
has been received from the Mare Island
navy yard of the cost of the work
which must be done on the army trans
port Sheridan, recently injured by
grounding on the Hawaiian coast.
1t is found that it will require fully
100 days of work on the transport in
the dock, and as there is only one dock
at Mare Island it is doubtful if the
navy yard can undertake the job, even
should it appear that the yard esti-
mates are lower than the bids received
from private concerns.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-10
SANTA FE TO BE PROSECUTED
FOR CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
Railroad Is Accused of Holding sheep
for Twenty-Eight Hours without
Food or Drink

DENVER, Feb. 9.-The first action
ever brought against a railroad for
cruelty TO animals in transit under
the Federal statute which went into
effect last June was fled today in the
United States District Court The pros
ecution is the direct result of the inves-
tigation made by the Interstate Com
merce Commission in Denver two weeks
ago.
The Santa Fe Railroad is accused OF
hauling thirteen carloads OF sheep from
Pueblo to Prowers and of holding the
creatures in the cars for more than
twenty -eight Consecutive hours without
food and drink
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-10
CHrNEsE is BADLY INJURED

The sudden starting of an Eddy
strret car at the Buchanan street cross
ing last night threw Sam Ching, a Chi
nese. who was attempting to board it.
to the ground with sufficient force to
render him unconscious. He was re-
moved to the Central Emergency Hos
pital where 1t was found that he was
suffering from fracture of the skull.
which may cause his death.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-10
WILD TEAM THREATENS LIVES

A runaway team imperiled the lives
of many pedestrians at the junction
of Market and Sixteenth streets about 5
o'clock yesterday afternoon. The team
belonging to and driven by James E.
Hunt OF lat Hancock street got beyond
his control and, throwing him out, ran
down Market street until brought to a
stop by a man on horseback. Hunt
was taken to his home suffering from a
broken right leg.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-10
woMAN LOSES PRISE

Mrs. c. C. Lacy of 3O4 Carl street re-
ported at police headquar arters yesterday
that a purse containing S122-50 in
money and jewelry had been stolen
from her Friday afternoon while she
was giving her baby an airing. She
left the purse on the steps while she
was watching her baby at play. Later
she discovered the loss of the purse.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-10
OAKLAND WILL ENTERTAIN
NEXT SESSION OF CLUB WOMEN
Executive Board of State Federation
Meets and Chooses Place for Hold
ing Annual Convention

BAKERSFIELD. Feb. 9.-The new
executive board of the State Federation
of Women's Clubs held it's first meet
ing this afternoon for the purpose of
reorganization. The new members of
the new board present Were: Mrs.
Buss, president; Mrs. Robert Pot
ter Hill, general federation sec
retary and past president; Mrs. j. F.
Kaar, corresponding secretary; Mrs.
Benson Wrenn, recording secretary and
past secretary; Mrs. Chapman and Mrs.
Athearn.
Oakland was chosen as the place for
holding the next convention
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-10
RECEIVER FOR WILD WEST SHOW

JEFFERSON. o.. Feb. 9.-W. w.
Woodbury. was today appointed re-
ceiver OF the Cummins Wild West
show, now in winter quarters at Ge-
neva, Ohio. The application was made
by Alfred T. Cummins, who asks that
there be an accounting. w. Main. the
welI-known circus man, is made one
of the defendants.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-10
DEATH CALLS INFANT BOY

After an illness of several weeks
Robert John Umbsen. infant son of G.
Fl. Umbsen, a well-known realty dealer,
died Friday at the family residence.
2S01 Broadway. The baby was a year
and four months old and his death is a
great blow to loving parents. The fu-
neral services will be read at Trinity
Episcopal Church Monday morning at
10 o'clock. Interment will be private.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-10
WOODLAND pRosrERs GREATLY

VALLEJO. Feb. s.-The city Of
Woodland has collected every cent of
town taxes levied this year, and this
excellent record is advertising the
county seat of Yolo County as one of
the best conducted and most prosper
Gus cities in California.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-10
GorcH THROWS FARMER BURNS

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Feb. 9.-Gotch.
the American champion. won tonight
from Farmer Burns. Burns won the
first fall in twenty-four minutes- End
Gotch took the other two IN ten and
four minutes respectively.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-10
READY FOR ACCEprANcE TRIAL

NEWPORT NEWS. Va. Feb. s.-The
new cruiser st. Louis, which went to
sea several days ago on a preliminary
trial run, returned to Hampton Roads
today. The Naval Board of Inspection
Is expected to reach here from Wash
fngton Monday. when the cruiser Is
scheduled to go to sea for her final
acceptance trial
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-10
FURNITURE ESTABLISHMENT
SUFFERS Loss BY FIRE
Flames Damage Store of Levy & Co. to
the Extent of $4,000 and Threat
en- Apartment-House

Fire broke out in the furniture estab.
lishment of Levy & Co., Cough and
McAllister streets, at 2.30 o'clock yes
terday morning. presumably from spon-
taneous combustion, and damaged the
building and contents to the extent OF
$4,000.
large apartment t-house in the vi
cinity, the property of the Tiedemans
was for time in great danger from
the flames, but escaped with a scorch-
ing. The Fire Department did good
work.
The loss of Levy & Co. is partly COW
cred by insurance.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-10
DERA1LED CAR TIES UP LINE

The Fillmore-street line was block
AIDED for more than two hours last
night as a result of the derailing OF
car 1851 between Mission and Valencia
streets A half-closed switch threw the
car Off the track.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-10
RAILWAY RAISES WAGES

LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 9.-Ths
Louisville Railway Company volun-
tarily increased the wages OF all en-
ployes today I cent an hour, without
regard to length of service.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-10
ESTATE MONEY GONE

Further inquiry today disclosed one
new item of $3.50 in an escheated es-
tate. which apparently is missing, as
no receipt from the State Controller
has been found.
Representatives of the two surety
companies, the Metropolitan and the
United States Fidelity and Security
and Samuel Magnus, Wiley's brother
in-law, made a searching examination
of the dead treasurer's private papers
today, but could not find anything that
would throw light on the shortage or
how it had been covered in the months
before. That he must have jockeyed
the funds to cover his balances is GER
tain. q Rumors continue that others
were concerned in the matter
The Grand Jury will make an In
quiry Monday, but not much is ex-
pected from that. Louis M. Buttner.
the newly appointed treasurer, has not
taken charge yet, as the surety COM
panfes intend to expert the books be-
fore they are turned over.
For many years Wiley had charge
of the famous Oakwood Stock Farm.
He handled thousands of dollars for
Seth Cook. the owner. After Cook s
death 100000 was found in the bank,
which Wiley controlled and handled.
His honesty was unimpeached for
years and the shock of the peculations
in his Office is all the harder upon his
friends.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-10
ELKs ON THEIR ANNUAL
STAMPEDE TO CALIFORNIA

Hundreds OF LOdgemen and Their
Wives and Friends Travelling ON
Three Special Trains
SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. s.-More than
five hundred members of the Order of
Elks and their wives and friends de-
parted for Los Angeles tonight on three
trains over the Salt Lake Route. The
regular train leaving at o'clock was
crowded to it's capacity, and two spe-
cial trains which followed at IL o'clock
carried fifteen Pullman sleepers. be-
sides dining and baggage cars. The
EIks, who are making their annual
stampede to Southern California, will
stop at Riverside and San Bernardino.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-10
MISSING VESSEL Is SAFE

WILMINGTON, N. c., Feb. 9.-The
schooner NJ v. B. Chase, which was
thought to have foundered on Dia-
mond Shoals with all hands. is safe.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-10

EU0ENICs CHANGE MEETING PLACE
Oakland Feb 9.-The California State Eugenic
Association will meet hereafter In California
Hall, loi5 Clay street.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-10
DEPUTY TELLS METHODS

Webster explained to the investigat-
ing officials today about the s35, 900
school money in the vault He said the
only coin he handled was the daily
cash. Wiley would be at the office in
the morning at O'clock, when the time
lock on the inner strong box released
the bolts. This box was separate from
the other compartments. Out of it
Wiley would take the money necessary
for the days business, then close the
box and set the time lock for p. M,
at which time the cash would be re-
turned to the strong box, over which
Wiley held exclusive control. Here it
was that the $4,000 was kept from
which Webster said the coin was taken
to meet Wileys shortage.
Webster told the Supervisors and
other officials at the investigation that
after Wiley had taken enough to meet
the book balance about $4,000 was left
in the strong box Wiley's shortage
included s6500 of money on special de-
posit with him from estates and cash
deposited with him by order of court.
This special deposit was not subject to
count by the officials, not being a part
of the county funds. 1t was subject to
court order from time to time, as cases
involved were closed. The balance of
the deficit, about s10,5O0, is in the gen
eral county funds
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-10
USED STATE FUNDS
To HIDE THEFTS
Treasurer of Contra Costa
County Jockeyed School
Money for Many Months
GRAND JURY TO ACT
SPECIAL DISPATCH To THE CALL

MARTINEZ. Feb. 9.-Little by little
some of the details are coming to light
or the late George A. Wiley's methods
IN covering the shortage in his accounts
as County Treasurer. 1t is evident now
that the defalcation extended over
many months and that the deficit was
covered by the substitution of funds
over which Wiley as Treasurer alone
had control
Wiley's deputy, E. E. Webster, has
explained how the money was supplied
to meet the demands of his books at
the monthly count in January. At that
time there was 5000 in the vaults
which belonged to the State school
fund This money was a part of the
State tax funds, which Wiley was hold
ing subject to further order
In making his tax settlement with
the State Wiley held back the county
apportionment of school funds in order
TO save the cost and the danger of ship
ping it to the State treasury. and then
when the school allotment was made
ne had that portions sent back to him.
SO with the State officials consent
Wiley held the State money in his
vaults This money, pending the official
notice from the State. was not charged
to him on the County Auditors books.
DREW FROM HIDDEN STORE
came no one but Wiley knew that this
money was in the vaults on that day.
The Treasurer's and the Auditors ac-
counts We're checked and the balance
found. Chairman Trythall of the Sup
ervisors. Auditor Soto and District At
torney Alvarado called for the cash
and Wiley produced his certificate of
deposit drawing from this hidden
store to make good his deficit SO he
made cash balance that month.
When the February settlement came
due the school money had been ap-
portioned and was charged on the
Auditors books. Wiley could no long
er draw upon that and the evidence
goes strongly to show that he realized
then that he was at the end of his
resources. He went to District Attor-
ney Alvarado and requested a few
days time in which to make his set
tlement, as he was compelled to go to
Walnut Creek. Wiley also went to
the Auditor, it is understood. and rep
resented that the delay was required
because Alvarado desired it. At any
rate there was a delay. Before the
time set for the February count Wiley
had ended his own life.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-19
NOTES FROM sHEpHERDsTowN.
Interesting Items From That Ancient
And Lively Place.

Shepherdstown, Dec 19.--Dr. G.. c.
Lee delivered lecture in the Shep-
herd college auditorium on last Sat
urday night before a large audience
Mr. George w. Billmyer has handed
in his resignation as cashier of the
Farmers Bank Of Shepherdstown, to
accept a similar position with the
Peoples National bank, of Brunswick,
Nd Mr.. Billmyer will receive a lar
ger salary with the latter bank and
he expects to go to Brunswick in a
few weeks. His successor has not
been named yet.
A chimney in the house occupied by
Mrs. Mollie Folk caught fire last Sat
urday evening, creating considerable
excitement, but no damage was done.
sMr. Gilmore Neil, who Is connected
with the United States navy at For
tress Monroe, is home to spend the
holidays.
Miss Hermie Graves has gone TO
TiitSDulS W lufSt Hel SlbltI, MIS. a..
A. Staley, who is quite i'll.
Benjamin Hartzell has sold the
piece of land containing his Office and
other buildings, near the Norfolk &
Western depot to William II. Knode.
Hon. Frank p Sargent, commits
sioner of immigration, of Washing
ton. and his wife are here visiting
the family Of Mr.. Harry NJ. Turner.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. Tucker Grove,
who were recently married at Fred
ericksburg, Va. stopped off here to
see Mr.. Groves parents, DR.. and Mrs.
r. c. Grove, before going to Clarks-
burg, w. Va, wheie they will make
their home.
A close and exciting game of bas-
ket ball was played in the Shepherd
college gymnasium last Friday night
between the college team and the
high school team of Waynesboro, Pa,
the score being 16 to IA in favor Of
the visitors.
Messrs. Caleb Campbell and Law
renee Jones are home from Whining
ton, Md, where they are employed to
spend some time
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-19
TO. PREVENT WRECKS.
Valuable Invention Perfected by
lIagerstown Engineer.

A. M. Jones, well-known locorno-
tive engineer, of Hagerstown, who has
already won renown as an inventor
by his patent crossoyer for use on
railroads, has new rife-saving in
vention, the need OF which was sug-
gested to Mr. Jones by the Terra Cot
Ia wreck, on the Baltimore & Ohio
near Washington
Mr. Jones has applied for a patent
for his invention, and there is moth
ing to conflict with 1t. The only APP
pliances of the kind known are all
electrical and not satisfactory.
The invention is q mechanical de-
vice intended to prevent trains from
running by signal and by its use all
danger of a train passing danger
point on railroad Is avoided The
appliance Is attached to the ties out
side the rail and when the engine
passes over it valve, located be-
tween the trailer and the driving
wheels, strikes It and blows a whistle
in the cab. notifying the engineer
that red light, is ahead. The whis-
tie will blow until shut off.
The device is only set when red
light is shown on the semaphore. II
can be set at distance of from fifty
to 100 yards from a semaphore Civ
ing the engineer ample time to stop
his train. The appliance can also
be attached to switch and will work
in the same manner as on straight
track preventing a train from running
into an open siding.
The valve working over the appli-
ance connects with a reservoir under
the cab from which the air Is forced
through tube connecting with the
whistle. If the engineer should be
asleep the whistle will arouse him
and in case OF an accident happening
to the engineer the fireman is warn
ed of danger ahead.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-19
NOTES FROM FOLTz.
Items Of Interest Gathered From Coua.
ty Points.

Foltz, Dec. 19.---Mr. II. c. VanMe-
ire last week butchered the largest
porker that we have helped to handle
this sason. The net weight dressed
was ASS pounds.
Mr. Thomas Jacobs had an attack
of pneumonia last week, but he is
able to be out OF his room now.
Mrs. H, c. vanMetre visited her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Foltz, last Sun
day.
The flag raising at Newtown school
has been postponed until after the
holidays, when the occasion will be
observed with appropriate and i'm
pressive ceremonies.
Notwithstanding the numerous Pc
riodicals that are flooding this coun-
ty with cheap literature The Even
ing Journal holds q supremacy that
falters not; for it is sought for and
read by the masses in this and ad-
joining counties.
The recent snow and rain storm
which had its origin between the
coast range and the Rocky mountains
on the II, reached us in due time
on the 14th, bringing with it pre-
lude to the anticipated winter, which
according to Mr.. j. w. Jacobs predic-
ton, will be most severe in the latter
part.
Thee hildren are anxiously waiting
and longing for the time to come
when Santa Claus will distribute his
many presents among them.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-19
WAS PRETTY EVENT
Miss Margaret |. Bennett Mar
ried to Nh. David C.. May.
RECEPTION FOLLOWED CEREMONY
Wedding Solemnized at the Home
of Brides Brother at Darkes-
vile - Large Number of Guests
Witnessed the Event.
Witnessed the Event.

Miss Margaret L. Bennett and Mr..
David G. May, well-known and popn-
lar residents of Darkesville this
county, were the principals in very
pretty wedding, which was solemniz-
ed at tie. home OF the h,ide bro
Their, Mr.. Wesley Bennett, at Dates
vile, Wednesday evening at csc
O'Clock. The ceremony was perform
ed in the presence of large number
of guests by Rev. A. J. Secrist, pastor
of the United Brethren church at
Inwood.
The bride was handsomely gown
ed in cream batiste, and carried q
cluster of bride roses. The brides
maid was Miss NJ. A. M. Bennett, sis
ter of the bride. and the best man was
Mr.. G. l.. Nicely, Of Morgantown, w.
Va. The ceremony was performed in
the parlor, which was beautifully dec
Grated with evergreens, flowers, etc.
Following the ceremony largely
attended reception was held, and re-
freshments were served.
Among the guests present were Mr.
and Mrs. John Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs.
d. w. Byers, Mrs. M. X. Byers and
daughters, Misses Ruth and Mildred
Byers. Miss Ivy Hutzler. Misses YER
ME and Mamma Mohler, Mrs. Grim
and daughters, Miss Elena Secrist,
Mr.. Samuel Mohler, Mr.. Amos Byers,
Mr.. j. B. Nicely, all of Berkeley coun-
ty, and Mr. John Wise and Mr.. Will
liam Wise, of Morgantown-
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-19
WILL TOE THE LINE.
Cabmen VIII be Compelled to Keep
Within Bounds In Soliciting Trade.

Passengers alighting from the trains
at the Baltimore & Ohio passenger
station will no longer be molested by
cabmen, who of late have become
very daring and rough in soliciting
transfers and other passengers from
the incoming trains. This morning
Mayor Harrison requested Mr. r. s.
Bouic, the ticket agent, to mark OIL
space on the pavement and all cab
men will be required to stand within
this space and solicit passengers. and
if there were any violations the Of
tenders to be arrested and fined ac-
cording to law. The line is marked
four feet from the curb, allowing six
feet for the public. This plan was
adopted by the Cumberland Vallef
railroad several weeks ago and has
proven a success in protecting pas
sengers from the rough treatment OF
the cabmen.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-19
LITTLE BOYS CONTRIBUTE.
Sons of Mr.. DudrOw Give to the Mo-
n0ngah Relief Fund.

A very generous and graceful act
on the part of two lads Of this city,
sons of Mr.. o. G. Dudrow, baggage
agent at the Cumberland Valley pas
senger station, took place late We'd
nesday afternoon. when the little boys
deposited with The Evening Journal
their check for 81, which they asked
to be credited to the fund for the re-
lief of the widows and orphans of the
miners killed in the disaster at Mo-
nongah. The boys had read the story
of the great disaster and the appeal
for aid, and their sympathy was arous-
ed. The action of the lads is worthy
of emulation by many older people.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-19
SALE OF FANCY ARTICLES.
Will Be Held ata Home OF Mr.. Lee NJ.
Bender Friday Afternoon.

The ladies in charge of the Stone
Settlement home will hold sale of
fancy articles Friday afternoon from
2 to 6 o'clock in the sun parlors at
the home Of Mr.. Lee NJ, Bender and
the public is cordially invited to at
tend. Many handsome articles will
be shown, and there will be num-
Der Of things suitable for Christmas
gifts for grown folk and the young.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-19
Mr.. Henry jackson.
T0MAHAwK ITEMS.
News Gathered BY Our Reporter From
That Section OF the County.

News Gathered BY Our Reporter From
That Section OF tAe County.
Tomahawk Dec. 19.-Mr. Almy
Shriver has moved from Baxter TO the
house OF C. l.. Hedges here.
Edgar Woods has moved from the
home farm to the house owned by L.
H. Rooney.
Mr.. r. b. Stuckey, of Columbus, O.,
is visiting his parents.
Mr.. Leonard Snyder, who has been
on the sick list, is getting better.
J. w. Armbrester is making quite
an Improvement in his house.
J. II. Shicke and daughters, Ada and
Pearl, were callers here Sunday.
The North Mountain Orchard Co.
Is going to erect canning factory
in the near future.
Mrs. L. II. Rooney is much better
at present.
John Wintermoyer and wife, OF
Johnsontown were visiting J. w. Tur-
ner the first of the week.
Edgar Woods has bought from his
father tract of land and will have
same surveyed by George vanMetre.
of Martinsburg.
Messrs. Roy Hiet and George Mill
Ter we're in Martinsburg Monday on
business.
Mr.. Seibert, of Martinsburg, was
here Wednesday on business call.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-19
FIRE AT INwOOD.
Chair Factory Of Charles E. Wright
Goes Up In Smoke.

The building at Inwood occupied
by Mr. Charles E. Wright as chair
factory, was totally destroyed about
l O'Clock this morning, together with
all its contents, entailing quite a
loss upon Mr.. Wright. At the time
of the fire there was considerable
amount of material In the building
The loss will amount to several hun
dred dollars, with little insurance.