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The San Francisco call., 1907-02-10

81. .ooo-Union St, near Hyde; lot 20x6o; part
cash, part payments.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-10
MARIN COUNTY REAL ESTATE.
oHAs. F. o'BGIEN Z CO., lIo7 Posr ST.

See our agent ON the ground today: ask for
Mr.. De Bell: get OF at Chapman Park; plats
and price lists application.
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CITY or ALAMEDA
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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
GREAT TIDAL WAVE
SUBMERCES SOUTH
COAST OF JAMAICA

New York. JAN SThe latest official news OF the King
ston a disaster reaching this city today IRON Guantanamo
Cuba through Evans who had received from Admiral
Davis Kingston the torpedo boat Whppe briet
wireless report of the stricken city who reported that kingston
entirely destroyed that killed and
that hospitals The despatch sent Thursday
morning and further reported that kingston was he quie
The Whpple started to to Guantanamo with tull
report the yesterday and should have reached the
American naval base during the night
Direct advices Associated Press from Kingston
JAM received early today stated that the disaster
great aamites OF San Francisco and Valparaiso
Thousands persons then believed had been killed as
the dead being recovered from the RUNS III hundreds
number of Americans among the killed
The city in ruins but the shipping the harbor safe and
aboard these the wounded being cared for The de-
spac that the topography OF the country has been
changed result the earh disturbance and that the chan
Kingston habo has been materially altered The body
of Sir lanes FERGUSON who killed. found and buried
the day the despatch sent.
There have of shocks since the first dsas-
the repeons keep the people in constant state
of terror.
Havana wireless received thee
tidal wave changed the line OF Jamaica and has
left the south side of Kingston under water.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
PLUMBERS DROP
MATzNER CASE
BY RESOLUTION

At a meeting of the Sanitary Assoc.a-
tion OF Master Plumbers last evening ii
was decided to drop further inquiry in
the Matzner graft charges, which were
published exclusively in the News-Dem.
ocrat yesterday. although Mr. Matzner,
the principal witness in the case, has not
yet appeared before the investigating
committee of the association.
The committee held a secret meeting
yesterday afternoon in the Hotel Dor
rance; but nothing could be done as Mr..
tomorrow.
The following resolution was adopted at
the meeting last evening:
Resolved, That the charges made by
Henry Matzner that he procured his IL
cense by the payment OF money, are en-
tirely unfounded, and that the report In
the press of Jan. IL. that charges were
made against the inspector OF plumbing
and board Of examiners was untrue. 1t
was caused by a statement made by Mr..
Matzner. which was brought to the at
tenton OF the inspector of plumbing. The
Inspector OF plumbing and examining
board have the matter in charge and
will act according to their judgment i'm
the matter"
The charges were to the effect that
Henry Matzner paid $500 for plumbing
license, and that the examination given
him consisted of only one easy question.
The complaint was made by Mr.. Scol-
Hard. a former partner of Matzner in tho
tinsmth business. and during the invest
igation Scollard and two others testified.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
HELD WITHOUT
BAIL FOR KILLING
Of HIS FATHER

Taunton. Mass. Jan. 1s.-Howard NJ.
Poole, II years old who shot and killed
his father George Poole. at his home
last night after his father had attacked
Mrs. Poole. today was held without bail
for the action Of the grand jury at its
February term and was committed to the
Taunton jail
Young Poole last night before the death
OF his father, was held in $4,000 bail.
which he furnished on the charge OF as
sault with intent TO kill. Today he was
brought into the district court before
Justice William s. Woods. He pleaded
not guilty TO the charge Of murder waiv-
ing examination, and his attorney. Har-
old f. Hathaway, asked the court TO per-
NIT the defendant TO furnish bonds,
pleading his youth and the fact that
young Poole claimed to have acted in
defense of his mother.
Judge Woods was not prepared 10 de-
eide this point and court was adjourned
for a time to permit the justice to con-
suit by telephone with District Attorney
James NJ. Swift OF Fall River.
Mr. Swift stated that he knew Of no
authority or precedent for allowing the
issuance OF bail on a murder charge.
Judge Woods then reconvened and an
nounced that the defendant must be held
without bail.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18

scheme he said. with an attempt to
be impressive.
When the joint convention was called
TO order there were less than loo persons
In the two galleries. mostly men.
Gov. Higgins Speaker Burchard on his
right and Lieut. Gov. Jackson on his left.
was at the speakers desk; and all the
available seats on the house floor were
hlled with interested spectators. many or
whom were wel-known lobbyists.
1t was reported after the balloting that
sumo tall work" would be put In over
Sunday TO accomplish a rupture In the
Wetmore lines; but the followers of the
Junior senator laughed at the suggestion
that arguments or other methods of any
kind could avail in the least to weaken
the solidity OF their faction
The feeling on both sides among ths
Republicans appears to be growing mora
bitter daily. though a pretence nf party
good nature is maintained on the sur
face; but some Of these ugly things that
arc said In private testify effectively to-
the growing bitterness that promises to
make this Boss Brayton's last senatorial
campaign and probably to destroy forever
his present prestige and power.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
FLOOD SITUATION
At SPR|NGDALE
IS IMPROVED

Pittsburg. Pa, Jan. Is.--A gradual fall
In the Allegheny river during the last "a
hours has greatly improved the situa-
ton at Springdale. The water has ceased
10 flow over the dam and is now passing
down at either end of IL.
This will enable the dynamite experts to
determine where 10 place their shots ana
the next attempt TO open a channel in the
centre OF the dam should be successful.
Since o'clock last night but two feet
OF the break has been carried off. and
but little additional damage has been
done TO the threatened property. While
the danger is still great the worst APP
pears to be over.
LEVEE BREAKS
Springfield. ILL.,, Jan. 1S.-The flood In the
Ohio river caused the levee at Shawnee
town ILL.,, where in April, 1893, the river
broke through the dixie and % people lost
their lives. TO break today.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
PERMIT To
DIVERT WATER
FROM k|ACRA

Washington, Jan 1S.-Secretary Taft
has Just rendered his decision upon the
applications under the Burton act for the
issue of permits 10 divert water for
power from the Niagara Falls on the
American side and TO transmit electrical
current developed from water power on
the Canadian side into the United States.
The secretary concludes that with n di-
version OF 1900 cubic feet OF the Amer
lean side and the transmission of 100 900
horse power from the Canadian side. the
scenic grandeur OF the falls will not be
affected substantially or perceptibly to
the eye.
On the American side the Niagara
Falls Hydraulic and Manufacturing
company will receive a permit for the d.
version of 65oo cubic feet per second
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
POL|CEM IS
PRISONER IN
STATION CELL

New York, Jan. 1s.-Charged with hav-
ing attempted to shoot a roundsman
who had reprimanded him for being "off
post" Joseph J. NJ. Flynn, a policeman.
today was stripped OF his shield and
thrown into a cell in his own station
house.
Roundsman Charles Mas who made
the complaint against him said that he
reprimanded Flynn after ne had been
unable TO find him for 40 minutes. A mo-
ment after he had turned away he de-
clares that he felt gun pressed against
his back and heard the patrolman say:
I'm going to blow the stuffing out OF
you"
Mas turned quickly and after n strug-
gle got possession OF the weapon. but
Flynn broke away from him and fled fIe
was found later by two other policemen,
who had been called by the roundsman
and taken TO a cell In the police station.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
RAILROAD KICKS
AT JURY VERDICT

The supreme court heard today the case
of Arthur Mckitarian against the Rhode
Island company on defendants exceptions
Defendant objects to paying 5000 TO the
plaintiff for injuries received on a car at
Riverside because IL says he was not on
the car and the accident did not take place
where the plaintiff claims t did.
Henry w. Hayes, counsel for the de-
fendant, In his brief says; How ~ men
could believe that this plaintiff received
any Injury at the time OF the accident
from the description which was given in
the testimony as to the cause OF such
injury, would be a matter OF profound
wonder TO all excepting those who are
somewhat familiar with the workings OF
the jury system"
Irving Champlln argued that the testi-
nony fully sustained the verdict
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
DEMOCRATS FORCE
MACHINES HAND
IN THE SENATE

Today's session of the general assembly
amounted to little. aside from going
through the form of another vote for
senator.
The senate appointed certain joint COM
mittees; and the house pursued its pre-
v.ous course OF doing nothing Of con-
sequence.
The appointment OF committees still.
hangs fire, with little apparent prospect
OF early announcement, as Boss Brayton
Is, understood TO be Withholding his selec-
tions for the purpose OF playing his
senatorship game more effectively.
The Democrats brought out the fact
that the committee on rules had not yet
even been called together and then
Speaker Burchard announced that IL
would meet after today's session.
Resolutions were introduced for con-
stitutional convention and popular initia-
tive. and were added TO the accommodating
documents that will go TO the committees
when Boss Brayton permits the legisla-
ture TO get down to business
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18

steamer Colon that the schoolhouse at
Kingston fell at first shock, killing 90
children. The city OF Kingston is in bad
shape and still is smouldering with about
500 reported killed and injured.
THE channel in the harbor OF Kingston
has shifted. This cannot be vouched
for.
"Battleships Missouri and Indiana en-
tered harbor safely. Four hundred dead,
500 in hospitals. Indications many slight
ly injured"
GREAT ANXIETY AT LONDON.
London, Jan. 1S.-One brief telegram
from Gov. Swettenham OF Jamaica an
nouncing that Sir James Fergusson's body
had been found in the ruins of a cigar
store and was subsequently buried, and
adding no English officials were killed or
injured, was the only additional infor-
nation received at the colonial office this
morning
The difficulties in the way OF communi-
eating with Kingston, the constantly
growing lists of the dead and injured
whites, the knowledge that many OF the
latter will be buried unidentified. and tho
reports OF the threatened engulfment OF
the remains Of the city combine TO in
crease the anxiety of their relatives and
friends in this country. who are besieging
all the possible sources OF information In
quest OF news.
Even the big business firms operating
with Kingston are unable to obtain re-
plies TO urgent requests for details. The
cable companies. however. hope that to-
day or tomorrow will see an Improvement
in their service.
Continued from Page six.)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
WARD | CA {
IS CONTINUED
FOR TEN DAYS

The question OF determining who are
entitled to act as members of the
Democratic ward committee in Ward
went over in the supreme court today
because OF the engagements Of the
Republican leader OF the house of rep
resentatives, Judge James Harris, who
happened to be Of counsel for the men
whom the decision OF the board OF
canvassers and registration keeps in
office, the straight Democrats having
carried the caucus by vote of 260 to
234.
Chief Justic eDouglas said, when Mr.
Hsrris urged the necessity Of his being
present at the Legislature. that mat
ters of great Importance to the citi-
zens of the state were before the
Legislature for consideration; but his
honor declared that the rule by which
counsel who are members OF the gem
eral assembly were excused from try
ing their cases while the legislature
was in session had fallen into disuse
for many years.
Presiding Justice Sweetland, in
Kent county case a few weeks ago,
held that counsel could not object to
having their cases assigned because
they were members OF the assembly.
Representative Allen, who was coun-
eel for the traction company, was not
forced however. to assign a case for
trial because OF this legislature hav-
ing TO elect a United States senator.
Judge Sweetland's statement caused
surprise to some members Of the bar,
as II has generally been understood
that the courts would not compel a.
lawyer who was a member OF the as
sembly TO try his cases while the
legislature was In session.
The present case, which Is entitled
William B Greenough, attorney gen.
eral, VS. Dennis Lucey, went over TO
Ian 2S
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18

Col. Robert Hale ives Goddard Demo-
cratic-Independent nominee for United
States senator. closed the legislative
week as he began it, leading handsomely
all competitors and receiving a plurality
of all the votes cast
But one ballot was taken in joint con-
vention today and Col. Goddard received
10 votes, one less than was given him on
each previous ballot but this was owing
only TO the unavoidable absence OF Rep.
Francis +. McChrystall of Pawtucket,
who Is quite Ill at his home.
AS Mr.. McChrystais Illness Is pneu-
monia, II is a somewhat serious matter to
the Goddard forces, as, even under most
favorable conditions, his absence must
continue for some days.
Judge Henry A. Palmer OF Cranston
danced back from ex-Gov Utter TO Col.
Samuel II. Colt, bringing the latter's
vote up to IS, the same as on Wednesday.
Rep. Daniel $. Latham remained as the
lonely sentinel guarding the deserted Ut
ter camp.
Senator Wetmores forces stood fast as
expected; and he received the 81 votes
with which he began the week.
1t was stated this afternoon that the
old Brayton guard that Is behind the ju-
nior senator intends TO stick 20 him until
the end and will fight the Colt forces
with redoubled vigor.
"Col. Colt will be the next senator from
Rhode Island" said a Colt leader. how
ever, and the Colt boomers professed to-
day TO look for the often-promised
break" from the Wetmore forces next
Tuesday.
Boss Braytons callers are adopting a
new device for beating what he calls the
spoilers" who hang about on the out
side OF the high sheriffs chamber "look-
ing in"
the man OF brass now enter his pres
ence directly from the corridor. The in
itiated go way down 20 the house cham
Der. enter the finance committees room.
or some other connecting room on that
side. and approach the mighty boss by
a flank movement.
High Sheriff White occupied seat on
Boss BTayton's right more than half an
10 assist In the Informal talkfest the boss
was holding.
Before the ballotinE began Colt leaders
said they looked for no material changes
today. There was a rumor that Senator
Palmer and his colleague. Mr.. Latham
OF Cranston, would again vote for ex-
Gov. Utter. and would have with them
Lieut.. Gov. Jackson.
In their behalf a Colt leader took much
pains TO deny that their action In break
Ing TO Utter was part OF a preconcerted
movement for the purpose OF inducing
some OF the Wetmore men TO follow their
example. Both Judge Palmer and Dan
Latham are sterling Republicans. who
would not lend themselves to any sucn
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
REMOVING CARGO
Of THE STRANDED
STMR. OMOMDAGA

Chatham, Mass, Jan. 1S-More OF the
cargo of the stranded steamer Onondaga
was taken out today and carried to the
beach over the temporary runaway erect
ed yesterday, but no attempt was made
early I'm the day TO naul the vessel OF.
and IL is now the opinion OF those IN
charge Of the work that until the entire
cargo is removed, there can DC no hope
OF renoating the Onondaga.
The tugs Underwater. orion and Mer-
curry, which have been at work about tho
vessel daily since she stranded last sun
day morning, did not come up from
Vineyard Haven as usual this morning.
and the revenue cutter Gresham. whicl.
also sought an anchorage at Vineyard
Haven last night, was likewise absent
from the scene OF the wreck to-day.
The wea ther today was mild and the
sea smooth.
IL was understood that a contract has
been made for the removal OF the ves-
sells cargo now on the beach to Orleans
railroad station for transportation to Bos-
ton.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
MOLASSES THIEF
GOT THIRTY DAYS

Another principal in the larceny OF
barrel OF molasses valued at $40. from
Whitford & Bartlett, faced Judge Lee this
morning in the district court aud pleaded
guilty. He was given 30 days in jail.
John Boyjian who is alleged to have
received the barrel, knowing II to have
been stolen, pleaded not guilty, and was
held for trial on Jan. 25.
John Hammond. common drunkard. was
sent to the workhouse for six months.
Henry Foran pleaded not guilty OF keep
Ing an unlicensed dog and was held for
trial on Jan. 25.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
ASK TO HAVE FAST
DAY ABOLISHED

Concord. n. H.. Jan. ls.--The abolish
ment OF fast day as a legal holiday n
New Hampshire and the substitution
thereof OF April 49, to be known as Pa
triots' day, is asked for in a petition to
tho legislature.
Among those who have signed the pc
titon are President William J. Tucker OF
Dartmouth college, President William =.
Gibbs OF the New Hampshire state college
and many other educators. and more than
hundred clergymen OF 10 denominations.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
MADE MEMBERS OF
NEWPORT ARTILLERY

The Newport artillery company, the
Oldest active militia command in the
United States. having been granted a
charter In l7l1 by George IL, has made
every commissioned officer of the Nara
gansett defence district which includes
all the forts in Narragansett bay and
New Bedford harbor. honorary members
of the command, as recommended by
President Roosevelt
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
BOY ASSASSIN
is HIMSELF SLAIN

smolensk. Russia. Jan. 1s-The chief ot
the rural administration. NJ. Krollau. was
killed last night by schoolboy named
Boriookof. as the chief was leaving a
concert hall.
The boy. who fired FIVE shots from a
revolver at his victim. was Immediately
shot and killed by an officer. who was
In attendance upon NJ. Krollau.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
IN THE SENATE.

The senate was called to order at II "A
by Gov. Higgins. all the senators being
present.
Senator Gardner moved 10 take from
the table the nomination OF Matthew j.
Cummings of Providence to bo a mem
ber OF the board OF state charities and
corrections. The senate refused, 27-1.
Judge Palmer and Senator Arnold voting
with the Democrats.
Senator Stiness offered n resolution ap-
pointing the joint standing committees of
the senate and asked its passage under
suspension OF the rules.
Senator Gardner did not object. but
wished IL understood that he did not ap-
prove of such action, believing tho gov
ernor should make the appointments.
The resolution was adopted. and the
committees were named as follows:
Executive communications Frederick
III. Jackson, Sumner Mowry, Leon ID. An
drews.
Accounts and claims-Henry i. An
thony, Thomas McKenna, Charles S. Sea-
grave.
Palmer Norbert Decelles.
Rules and orders-Philp III. WIlbour,
James A. Northup. William H. Erskine.
Engrossed acts-Charles Potter, Henry
II. Potter. Andrew w. Steere.
Public health-John A. Remington, w.
Fred Williams. Ambrose II. Nicholas.
Real estate-John q. wilcox, Joseph u.
Smith. Francis Fagan.
Senator Mowry offered an act exempt
ing from taxation the real and personal
property of the odd Fellows home at
East Providence; and ii was referred 10
the committee on finance
The senate then repaired to the house
chamber for the fourth ballot for United
States senator.
Upon returning from grand committee,
at 1917, Senator Caswell of jamestown
moved TO adjourn; and the motion pre-
vailed unanimously.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
BAPTIST SOCIAL
UNIONS BANQUET

The Rhode Island Baptist Social union
Will hold banuet I'm the Trocadero next
Monday evening. The speakers will be
Rev. w. w Weeks OF Springfield on
christian Citizenship" and Rev. G. NJ.
Melden. Ph. d, pastor OF the Mathewson
Street NJ. y church.
Music Will be furnished by the Amphion
trio and Miss Edith Bullard. soprano, OF
the Central Baptist church choir.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
STRICKEN WHILE
BOARDING A CAR

While George Bills. 60 years Of age. was
boarding a northbound Auburn and Eden
Park car, in charge OF Conductor Walter
A. Elsberry and Motorman John A. Leon
ard, at the corner of Elmwood and Thurs
ton avenues. at 1926 this morning, he was
suddenly taken i'll.
When the conductor noted his condition
he assisted him into the car, where he
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
FROZEN PIPES LED
TO HARMLESS FIRE

Hose 10 and Truck responded TO a
still alarm at $50 this morning at 4s4
South Main street; and Walter Hlldreth.
a fireman, pulled in an alarm from box
81 at the corner Of South Main and Tran
sit streets for the same fire. The blaze
was caused by thawing out water pipes
and was quickly extinguished without
damage. The building Is owned by Earl
Roche and occupied by Manuel Grabell
and Antonio Gassen.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
Thief Ready to Fight

Maurice Sedelskey OF 793 Randall
street, treasurer Of the Young He
brew Athletic club, reports that tho
club room, In the rear OF the Dimond
block on Randall street was entered
with false key and a punching bag
and set OF boxing gloves valued at 50
were stolen.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-18
IN THE HOUSE

The house was called TO order at 1:55
by Speaker Burchard; and almost imme-
diateiy the joint convention was held and
the balloting for United States senator
began.
After the voting sundry announcements
from the senate were made
Mr.. Mcdonald moved that the speaker
be requested TO call the house to order at
the time stipulated in the rules.
Mr.. Burchard held that motion out OF
order and ii was withdrawn.
Mr. Rattey arose to a question of privi-
lege and asked for a report from the COM
mittee on rules and order.
Mr. Carroll replied that he was ready
and willing to meet; but, his name be-
ing last on the committee, he did not
feel willing to take the responsibility of
calling a meeting.
Mr.. Hogan oftered a like explanation.
Mr.. Burchard announced that a meeting
Of the committee would be held upon the
rising of the house.
Mr.. Bliss asked unanimous consent to
take from the table house bill 10, making
an appropriation for the jamestown ter
centennial. and the resolution from the
senate making an appropriation Of 5000
for proper representation upon state occa-
sions. This was objected TO by Mr.. Nc
Donald
amending the constitution OF the state,
and providing for a constitutional conven-
ton; also a petition for a constitutional
Initiative
Mr.. Rathbun presented a petition to
change the name of Ross Wolf, and a res
olution authorizing the state board Of edu-
cation TO sell certain property.
Mr.. Allen objected to immediate con-
slderation and they went to the speakers
desk.
Mr.. Peck then moved to adjourn, and
at 1880 the house did so