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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-12
PACKERS FRIGH7EN
GROWERS OF FRUIT
SULPHUR LAW is BUGREAR TO
FARMERS
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson Has
tens Back to Washington to
Learn What Adminis-
tratIon Will Do

By Associated Press
SACRAMENTO, CAL, Aug. Ill found
places where the packers had the farmers
scared to DEATH said Secretary of Agri-
culture Wilson today in regard to his trip
to the lower San Joaquin valley
THE packers are cutting down prices
and say 1t will be impossible for them to
take any of the fruit If it is not sui
phured. The people down in the country
around Fresno are simply wild, and they
say that IL the sulphur law is not repealed
they will be ruined. Contracts made early
in the year by farmers with packers are
being broken right and left, and every one
seems to be anxious about what the ad-
ministration is going to do"
Secretary Wilson was In hurry to get
back to Washington and was here only
as long as the overland limited train
stopped in the local depot-a matter of
five minutes. Consequently George w.
Peltier and w. A. Beard of the board of
control of the national irrigation con-
gress former Lieutenant Governor AL
den Anderson and David Lubin of the In
tefhational Institute of Agriculture-who
asked the secretary to attend the irriga-
ton congress In September-had little time
for argument.
"I would be glad to attend the con-
gress," said the secretary, "but the fruit
season is we'll advanced and I must get
back to Washington at once and sift this
sulphur business to the bottom.
However, I will send my biggest man
to the congress to represent my depart
ment, and perhaps he can accomplish as
much as could. The congress will un-
doubtedly be fine thing, and | am sure
| that the whole nation appreciates the
position that California-and especially
| Sacramento--has taken
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-12
Great Profit Apparent

Again, 1t is to be remarked that the
really significant figures are the mar
gins Of the respective prices above
costs. The deduction of the principal
elements of cost throws into proper
prominence these great differences in
prices. From the prices may, there
fore. be deducted, first, the price of
crude oil .(using Pennsylvania crude
as a basis), and second, the operat-s
ing expenses of piping, refining, and
marketing the OIL which amount to
about 2 cents per gallon.
With these deductions, for the re-
spective periods above mentioned, the
average German margin was 1.66
cents, as compared with 4.63 in the
United States; the United Kingdom
margin was 1.64 cents, as against 4.S4
in the United States; and the other
countries Belgium, Hol-
land, Denmark and the Orient-show
similar enormous disparities. Even
after further subtracting l cent from
the American margins to allow for
differences in quality, they are%still
1Continued ON Page Three.)
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-12
FLAYS HERRM
FROM PULPIT
ASSEMBLYMAN DREW CAUSES
SENSATION
ACCUSES CHURCHES OF BEING
TAINTED BY MONEY
Member of LincoIn-Roosevelt League
Speaks at Fresno and Scores
Corporate DictatIon
in Politics,

BY Associated Pret-.
FRESNO, Aug. n.-Assemblyman A. M.
Drew, prominent in the newly formed
Lincoln-R Roosevelt league, caused sem
sation tonight at religious service In
which all the churches of the city Joined
by his bitter denunciation of Herrin and
the Southern Pacific
Speaking by invitation on the subject,
Religion and Politics." Drew declared
that tainted money extends even to the
pulpit in San Francisco and other large
cities in this country. He said that the
last session of the legislature was abso-
lutely dominated by William f. Herrin
and that not bill was passed without
the sanction of the railroad.
He declared that the people of this state
are controlled by a corporation which
leaves them no more voice than if they
lived under an absolute monarchy
His whole address was a sweeping ar
raignment of corporation influence and an
appeal to his hearers to mix religion and
politics by attending political caucuses
and conventions
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-12
INSANE, DRIVES OUT
FAMILY WITH PLS7 OIL
LUNATIc FIGHTS TERRIFIcALLY
WITH POLICE
o. J. Lackey at Point of Revolver
Forces Wife and Children
Into Street, Threat
enlng Death

o. j. Lackey an insane man whose
family resides at 1921 East Fifty-fourth
street, drove his wife and four children
from their home at the point of a big re-
volver last night and threatened to kill
them if they dared return.
After a desperate battle Lackey was
overpowered by Patrolmen Yarrow and
Harris and lodged in JAIL where he will
be held until the probate court takes
action on his case
Lackey was arrested some weeks ago
when he showed symptoms of violent in
sanity and was presented in court on
complaint of his wife. At that time he
was released in the custody of his son by
former wife, who promised to take him
to San Diego and keep charge of him.
He was taken to San Diego according
to promise to the court, but remained
there only a short time, when he re-
turned to Los Angeles He had been act
ing nationally up to last night. when In
violent spell he secured revolver and
entering the room where his wife and
children were ordered them out of the
house. Mrs Lackey attempted to quiet
him, but he became more violent and
finally drove them from the house. They
took refuge at the home of neighbor
and telephoned to the police
Yarrow and Harris found Lackey wan
dering near the house. He had left his
revolver in the, house. but when he was
accosted by the officers grew violent and
refused to submit to arrest. The officers
had a struggle with him in which he
showed twice the ordinary strength of a
man, and it was only after terrific fight
that they overpowered him.
1t is probable that he will be consigned
to an ASYLUM.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-12
LOS ANGELES LIMITED
GOES INTO THE DITCH
Crack Train of the Salt Lake Route
Is Wrecked Seventy Miles East
of Barstow-Brakeman Hurt
Tramp Reported Killed
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, Aug. 1.-THE west
bound Los Angeles Limited, the crack
train of the Salt Lake route, was wrecked
this afternoon about seventy miles east of
Barstow.
The entire train is reported to be in the
ditch.
James H Woods head brakeman, who
lives in Los Angeles, is said to have been
seriously hurt and an unidentified man,
presumably a tramp, was killed.
The wreck occurred about 1 o'clock and
traffic was delayed for hours. The train
was due in Los Angeles at o'clock to-
night.
The Los Angeles Limited runs between
Los Angeles and Chicago over the Salt
Lake. Union Pacific and Chicago d
Northwestern roads. 1t is one of the
finest transcontinental trains. and the loss
to the railroad company in equipment
probably will be heavy.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-12
MANY FALL VICTIMS
OF SPEEDING TR0LLEYS
Youth Declares Conductor Held Him
While Car Gathered Speed,
and Then Let Him
Drop

j. P. Townsend of 942 West Thirty-sixth
and Jefferson street car on Main street,
near Jefferson, last night and sustained a
severe scalp wound and slight concus-
sion. Townsend had been drinking and
walked in front of the car as it was
rounding the curve at the point where
he was struck.
Arthur Alvarado, who lives with his
parents at New High and Ord streets,
was injured in a car accident on Main
street, near Sixth, last night in a pecu-
liar manner
Young Alvarado had been to the
Chutes and was returning home on an in
bound Chutes car. There was a block
ade at the Huntinton depot and he jumped
from the car on which he was to take
an outbound Pasadena avenue car, which
was moving out of the station.
When he jumped on the step of the
car the conductor grabbed him by the
arm and he started to spring off the
car. The conductor, according to the
boys story, held him until the car was
moving rapidly and then suddenly let go
of him. He had been dragged for quite
distance and was unable to get his
footing and fell. He sustained a lacera-
ton of the scalp, which required dozen
stitches to close. DR.. Goodrich attended
him at the receiving hospital
Max Berger, aged 10 years, living at
16 Carolla street. slipped and fell at the
Grand opera house last night and struck
his head against an iron railing. His
scalp was cut and. he was taken to the
receiving hospital.
j. M. Short of 146S West Twentyfourth
street attempted to board an inbound
Temple street car near the end of the
line last night and was thrown to the
pavement. He received scalp wourd
and slight concussion. He was taken to
his home.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-12
VALUABLE HORSES LOST
IN LIVERY STABLE FIRE
Barn at Stockton Is Destroyed with
Between Thirty-five and Forty
Animals and We
hicles

BY Associated Press.
STOCKTON. Aug. 11.-Between thirty
five and forty horses. many of them valu-
able animals. were burned to death this
afternoon in fire which started in Bren-
nams livery stable, frame structure.
The blaze made rapid headway and 1t was
impossible to get the animals out.
Two small dwellings We're consumed,
together with the hay and Feed store OF
n Rumenapf the plumbing shop of L.
Fratas and the blacksmith shop of o.
Mattiola. H. Mezzaras' horse shoeing
shop also was destroyed.
Brennan's loss is very heavy, large
quantity >of hay, besides considerable
harness and vehicies having been burned.
Nearly all of his own horses were out.
those in the stable being the property of
others His loss will not be much under
$4,000, partially covered by insurance.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-12
ON S. p.
THREATEN TO STRIKE
MAY GO OUT IN AID OF BOILER
MAKERS
Two Unions Are Closely Affiliated and
Trouble May Spread-Situ-
alton at Bakersfield
Still Serious

BY Associated Press.
BAKERSFIELD, Aug. 1.-THE strike Of
the Southern Pacific moilermakers is as
suning serious aspects In local railroad
circles 1t was in Bakersfield that the
strike broke, and now strike of the
Southern Pacific machinists In sympathy
with the boilermakers Is threatened.
There Is strong bond Of sympathy be-
tween the two unions and 1t is admitted
that a strike Of the machinists is possible.
The local officers of the Southern Pacific
company are greatly perturbed and the
situation is considered serious. On ac-
count of the great amount of traffic over
the Tehachapi mountain speedy settle
ment of the differences is hoped for.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-12
MRS. CHAPMAN, SHOT
BY HUSBAND, DIES
Woman Who Was Wounded by Spouse
While He Was In Jeauous
Rage Succumbs to
Injury

Mrs. Barbara Chapman, who was shot
by her husband, T. II. Chapman, at 907
East Fourth street on the evening of
August 6 in fit of Jealous rage, died at
the county hospital shortly after midnight
this morning.
Mrs. Chapman was shot twice through
the head. and the man then shot himself.
He Is still alive at the county hospital,
but is in precarious condition. Coroner
Lanterman will fix the time for the in
quest today.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-12
OBSERVE FEAST OF SAINT;
PATRON AGAINST 'QUAKES
Diocese Of Monterey and Los Angeles
Celebrates Day-soIemn
High Mass at st.
Vibiana's

The feast of st. Emygius, patron
against earthquakes, was observed
throughout the diocese of Monterey and
Los Angeles yesterday Solemn high mass
was celebrated at the Cathedral of St.
Vibiana at 1OS0 o'clock, Monsignor Fow-
Ter, celebrant: Rev. William Palmer,
deacon; Rev. Joseph McManus, sub-dea-
con, and Rev. ]. M. w. Beaudry. master
of ceremonies.
Father Palmer preached the sermon on
the life of the saint.
In the Afternoon a meeting of the
Young Ladies' sodality of the parish was
held.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-12
PRETTY SPANISH GIRL
STABS SELF TO DEATH
Love Affair Is Believed to Have Caused
Young Woman to Take
Her Own Life at
Fresno
b. Associated Press.

b. Associated Press
FRESNO, Aug. Tijuana Aristu a
pretty Spanish girl, committed suicide
today by stabbing herself with a blunt
soldering iron. She placed the hanaie
end against a pillar and forced the
point into her flesh, piercing the intes-
tines.
She came from Spain three months
ago and was despondent ever since her
arrival, but made no one her confidant.
A love affair is believed to have been
the cause of the act
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-12
TIES CANNONBALL TO
LEG, BROWNS HIMSELF
Body of Man Who Disappeared Several
Days Ago from San Diego
Is Found F',ating
in Bay
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 1.-THE body of
o. M. Adae, who disappeared several
days ago, was found in the bay today.
The unfortunate man had evidently
planned his suicide carefully. The body
was nude and attached to the right
ankle by fishing line was cannon
ball enclosed in a bag.
The weight had held the body under
water until decomposition set in. Then
the corpse rose to the surface.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-12
SOUTHERN PACIFIC MAY
BUILD RIVAL RAILWAY
Hartman Line Issues UItimatum to
PheIps-Dodge Interests Regard
Ing Road Between Nacozari
and Douglas
Ey Associated Press.

Ey Associated Press.
Ell PASO, Texas, Aug. 1.-THE South
ern Pacific has delivered an ultimatum
to the Phelps-Dodge interests that II its
proposition to bury the Nacozari road from
Nacozari. Mexico, to Douglas, Ariz.; is not
accepted by September the Southern Pa
cific will construct a parallel line.
In anticipation of rejection of Its offer
the Southern Pacific is already preparing
to put force of engineers to work
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-12
straus sails for Home

Bv Associated fress.
HONOLULU. Aug. n-Secretary Of
Commerce and Labor Straus and X
Ishii. director of the bureau of the Jap
anese foreign office, sailed for San Fran
cisco last night on the steamer Asia.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-12
Suspect is Arrested

Ey Associated Press. ~
SACRAMENTO. Aug 11.-George Han
mum, accused of embezzing 5000 from the
American Cash Store of Sacramento, has
been arrested at Ellensburg, Wash He
disappeared from Sacramento some time
ago. Governor Gillett will issue requisi-
ton papers today.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-12
Garfield Goes to eeIen

Bv Associated :'ress
Ell PASO, Texas, Aug. 11.-Secretary of
the Interior Garfield and Chief of the
Reclamation Service Newell left at 81
o. clock this morning by special train for
Belen, N. M.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-12
Average U. S. price (June,
1908, to August, 1905) -. .10.3 3
Average German price (June,
1908, to August, 1905). ..... 7.3


1908, to August, 1905) -. .10.3
Average German price (June,
1908, to August, 1905) )...... 7.S
Excess of u. S. price Ocss 1
Ha cent S.O
Average U. s. price (Jan.,
1908, to August, 1909. go. .1O.5
Average English price (Jan,
1908, to August, 19O5) $50. 7.S'
Excess of u. s. price 0ess
cent? .................. 2.Z
Average U. S. price October,
1908, to August, 1905) ..... .1O.4
Average Danish price (Oct.,
1908, to August, 10O5) ..... 7.2
Excess of U. S. price Qess
cent? '.... &.S
Average U. S. price (Septem-
Der, 10O5) 90
Average Belgian price (Sep-
tember, 19O5) ........... 6.1
Excess of U. S. price (Iess
cent? ................. 1.O
Average U. $. price (Septem-
-' A""'l ''''.s ~. O'U
Average price In the Neither
lands September, 1OO5) =. 20
Excess of U. s. price Qess L
CENT ...'-....... 10
Similarly for the leading orien-
tai markets.
Average net price In u. s.
(Jan, 1908, to May, 1OO5) -. SO
Average net price in Orient
(Jan, 1908, to May, I0O5) As
Excess of U. s. price (Iess L
cent? %
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-12
Small BIames Company

In reply to this telegram Presiden
Small sent the following message t.
Neill:
OAKLAND, Cal, Aug. 11.-Charlea
P. Neill commissioner of labor, Wash
ington, d. c.:
Cause of present trouble is repudia-
tion of San Francisco agreement which
settled strike. Local Manager O'Brien.
Chief Operator Jeffs, Superintendent
May repeatedly Disseminated against
strikers Women telegraphers after
returning to, work humiliated to such
extent resigned. Western Union rein
stated less than one hundred strikers.
Many still out of employment, includ-
ing married men.
Notwithstanding agreement provides
reinstatement strikers without preju-
dice, outsiders given preference and
employed. Present strike illegal but
provocation great and resentment
against Western Union officials be-
cause of bad faith so universal that
general strike will be authorized Tues
day unless we can find way to bring
about conciliation.
Answering your last question. can
guarantee immediate resumption of
work if government will insist upon
investigation or arbitration of propo-
Sit1ons emDOd1ed IN memorial au-
dressed to board of directors of West
ern Union last June. Local MANAGE
ment's petty discrimination and favor
itism towards woman Nichols on Los
Angeles circuit caused transfers and
dismissal of men long in company's
service, and finally strike.
S. j. SMALL.
President Small also announced that HI
had wired as follows to Wesley Russell
his deputy at Chicago;
Answering message from Neill, wired
him could guarantee immediate re-
sumption of work If government will
insist upon investigation or arbitration
of proposals embodied in memorial adj
dress board of directors Western Union
last June. Get Gompers long distance,
urge him see Roosevelt inform him
and Clowry San Francisco agreement
not lived up to by Western Union.
Will be with you in few days.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-12
Agreement Violated by w. U.

leave his or her key at any moment
such call is given.
y Agreement Violated by w. U.
These resolutions were preceded by a
preamble in which was recited that the
Western Union Telegraph company was
violating both the letter and spirit of
the agreement entered into on July 10
between that company, the department
of commerce and labor and National
President S. j. Small of the union. 1t
was further claimed that the local had
in its possession over twenty specific
instances of Illegal intimidation and cruel
and unjust discrimination against MEM
bers of the union, especially women
members.
National, President Small was present
at the meeting, where he gave out the
following correspondence between him
self and United States Commissioner of
Labor Charles p. Neill:
In reply to a telegram from President
Small of the Commercial Photographers
Union of America sent Friday inform
ing the commissioner of labor that the
telegraphers' strike had become a very
serious matter the following was re-
ceived:
WASHINGTON. Aug. los. ].
Small, Oakland, Cal.
Telegram received; also telegram
from OteWdFI. IT lS useless IOr me
to attempt to do anything at this
time, as 1 do not understand precisely
the issues or the exact cause of the
strike. L assume the various strikes
have been without your authority and
are therefore illegal. If locals have
no respect for constitution of organ
ization and the national officers can
not control them. what guarantee can
you give me that any adjustment
ffcfa nfn RI xxrill Ia
by men on strike? / am entirely at
your service and willing to do all in
my power to assist you in bringing
about fair settlement of this con-
troversy.
Will you advise me definitely and
precisely what is the demand for
which the strike has occurred and
upon what terms you will take the
responsibility of ordering locals back?
CHARLES p. NELL,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-12
GALL OUT ALL
OPERATORS
UNION LEADERS TO DECLARE
GENERAL STRIKE TOMORROW
INVESTIGATE OR ARRlTRATE
GRIEVANCES is PLEA
President Small Decides to Order
Every TeIegrapher to Quit Work
Unless Companies Adopt Con-
clIiatory Measures
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. lit was an-
nounced today by s. ]. Small, national
president of the Commercial Telegraph
ers' Union of America that If by Tuesday
next no way is found to bring about a
Cancellation in the telegraphers' contro-
versy, general strike throughout Amer
lea will be called by him.
Mr. Small further said that he had adj
vised Charles P. Neill, United States
commissioner of labor, that he could
guarantee an immediate resumption OF
work If the government would insist up
on an investigation or arbitration OF the
grievances.
At a meeting this afternoon OF local
No "a, the following resolutions were
Immediately adopted:
Resolved, That the executive board
of local No. "a believes that it's mem
bers and any member of this union
any friend to union labor, or any self
respecting telegrapher should not
work with an office where men are
on a strike, and be it further
Resolved, That this local recon-
mend our national president or his
deputized representative call on every
member of the organization employed
by the Western Union and Postal
Telegraph companies in the counties
of San Francisco and Alameda to
leave his or her key at any moment
such call is given.
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-07-18
TRIBUTE TO SOLDIER DEAD.
Appropriate Ceremonies Mark UnveiI-
ing of Monument at Oshkosh.

Oshkosh. - The Hicks memorial
monument, dedicated to the soldiers
of Wisconsin in the civil war, the
gift to the city of Oshkosh by Col.
John Hicks, American minister to
Chile, was unveiled July s.
The first part of the ceremonies
took place in Opera House square, at
the south end of which the monument
stands. The speeches and addresses
were delivered in the Grand Opera
house. The honor of unwilling the
heroic bronze figures that surmount
the granite pedestal fell to Mrs. John
w. Hume, wife of the brother of the
late Mrs. Hicks, wife of the donor.
The exercises in the Grand Opera
house were opened with an invocation
by the Rev. John w. Greenwood, rec
tor of Trinity Episcopal church. Then
followed the presentation speech of
]. H. Jenkins, in which Mr.. Jenkins,
representing the monument commit
tee and Minister Hicks, formally pre-
sented the monument to the city.
The gift was accepted on the part Of
the city by Mayor Banderob. Gen.
Arthur Macarthur, ranking officer of
the United States army, made short
talk. The address of the day was
delivered by Bishop Samuel Fallows,
of Chicago.