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Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-15
HARTMAN WILL
ROUT MACHINE
POLITICAL MEMBERS MAY BE
REMOVED at LAST
Notorious Southern Pacific Combine
in California Threatened with
Dssolution-New Policy
to Be Adopted

NEW YORK, Dec. 14.-E. II. Harri-
man is said to have decided to rid the
Southern Pacific of its incubus of po-
litical supporters, constituting the no
torious IS p machine in California
and to adopt an entirely different
policy as TO the attitude of his inter-
ests in that state toward politics.
This will come as bad news to a
number of holders of fat places in the
state. but the statement is made
authoritatively that Hartman has ex-
pressed his mind forcibly on the ques-
tion and that there is no doubt regard
ing the execution of his plan
The railroad magnate is said to have
decided that the expense does not JUS
tify the railroad in continuing its pres
ent political system, but even more i'm
portant than this is the fact that he
is said to be influenced in making up
his mind by clear idea that the trend
of events will make such a stand neces-
sary sooner or later.
MIR. Hartman shreWdly foreSeeS that
the public mind is making the lobbying
and legislative methods which he was
pugnaciously inclined to favor when
he first became prominent in the rail-
road world, decidedly out-of-date.
He believes the railroads were COM
PEELED to adopt the methods which
have been used purely in self defense,
but goes further in thinking that it
has brought them a sort of composite
Frankenstein in the politicians who
have attached themselves like barnacles
to the railroad treasures.
Mr. Hartman believes this is the
psychological time to adopt a con-
structiVe and above board attitude
which will not only spell economy, but
will secure public commendation.
Other Lines May Follow
Primarily the idea will be carried out
i'm California, but it means also it will
be adopted on all systems controlled by
Hartman or with which he is allied.
1t is believed other interests will adopt
a similar course, but none other so far
has felt independent enough to take
the initiative.
The fact that Hartman has acquired
large electric interests in San Fran
cisco and San Diego, which he pro-
poses to widen, has doubtless had a
bearing on his decision. He plans to
ask the government for large subsidies
to build up shipping on the Pacific
through the Hartman water lines. but
will do so on the ground of patriotism,
and he thinks by the time that will be
advisable the sentiment of the people
will be more friendly to his railroads
through such moves as the one now
contemplated.
The Hartman steamship lines on the
Pacific are said to be losing money
through lack of subsidies, the loss out
of San Francisco being reported as
S6S, 900 for last month alone. During
1907 the loss was said to be $46S,000.
Hartman officials say Japanese ships
get a government subsidy amounting
to $4,000, naking competition that
much more difficult for transpacific
American steamships, which receive no
subsidy.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-15
TRIAL OF PAT CALHOUN
Is SET FOR JANUARY 5
Contnuances Are Granite by Judge
Lawlor in Cases of Ford, MuIlaly,
Schmitz and Several
Others

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 14-Judge
Lawlor today set for January 5. 1903.
the trial of Patrick Calhoun on the in
dictment charging him with having Of
fered a bribe to Supervisor f. p. Nicho-
las to vote for a trolley franchise for
the United Railroads, of which he IS
president. 1t was agreed that il Mr..
Calhoun did not arrive from the east
by that date continuance should be
had.
Continuances also were granted in
the graft" cases of Tirey L. Ford.
ThornweIl Mullaly, E. e. Schnitz, Su-
pervisor Nicholas, f. G. Drumm, John
Martin and Eugene De Saba.
The cases against Abraham Ruef
were all allowed to stand ON the calen
dar, his counsel having womooWnw
dar, his counsel being absent
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-15
HEATED CRITICISMS
OF CANAL PURCHASE
MAY END IN INQUIRY

T9pEVIdI 7
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. Alt is
declared by prominent senators and
representatives today that President
Roosevelts letter concerning criticisms
of the Panama canal purchase is al
most certain to cause an investigation.
Representative Henry I. Rainey of
Illinois has offered a resolution in the
house asking for committee to ascer-
tain what part of the $40,0OO0OO pur-
chase money went to the French COM
pany.
William Nelson Cromwell who figured
prominently in the transaction, very
probably will be a star witness before
the committee in case the inquiry is
undertaken.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-15

Congress has lively, session hearing presi-
dents message and special reports concerning
Brownsville affair; Foraker introduces bill to
reinstate discharged negro soldiers
over 10000 working people killed and 2,OOO
OO1 injured during last year in United States,
according to report of bureau of labor.
Heated discussion in Washington as result
of presidents controversy with New York and
Indianapolis editors relative to Panama canal
purchase may lead to investigation, say
prominent solons.
Trial of T. Jenkins Hains, noted nautical
writer begins in Flushing, l.. l., and SIX
Jurors are procured to try brother of Annis'
SLAYER on charge Of benig, accessory.
Mrs Taft and noted labor leaders address
national convention of civic federation; Com
pers discusses trade agreement.
Eight night riders arragned in Union CITY,
Tenn. on charge of having murdered man at
Reelfoot lake.
United states supreme court decided b. H..
Hartman need not answer questions Of inter
state commerce commission concerning his
private transactions.
Hartman to rout Southern Pacific political
machine in California, according to dispatches
from New York.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-15
MISCELLANEOUS


Prominent firm, two pals candy.
kathleen Scott, 1851 East Thirty-ninth
street, age IL, one cake.
II. T.. Rulsch, 1904 South Grand avenue
Resident $50 East Thirty-first street.
wagon.
Mrs. Overgard, l6l west forty-tnifu
q. g. Kelser, 0OI East First street. sub
ecriptions to Sunday Herald.
Mrs II. b., dolls.
Friend, woman's waist.
Residen. iISe santee street, fruit.
irene Benton, 1915 TOberman street.
ufsfs Mrs. Gorham. 86i5 Vermont, wOmen's
wear.
Friend, clothing.
Friend canned peaches.
Miss Alton Isrunton 81 Austin street,
Master Ralph Lucas, 62s Austin street,
toys.
The Associated Charities of Los An
geles. the big working organization
which looks after the temporarily dls-
tressed people of the Angel City, has
Joined forces with the Los Angeles Her
aid in arranging the big Christmas
dinner and entertainments.
The big society which for years mas
assisted those who needed immediate
and substantial assistance, will not
only place it's records at the disposal
of The Herald's committees, but Will
nrobably make some disbursements IN
the celebration. It's officers regard this
nlan as an effective means to an end
in helping to spread human kindness
good cheer and in calling attention to
the great avenues for wise giving al
forded through the conservative bureau
maintained by the Associated Char1-
ties. 90.
THE Associated Charities with all It's
lists of dependents will increase the
original estimates of the NUMBER TO
he fed and it will run probably above
5000.
How we'll the city will serve as hosts
rosts with those who read this appeal
and tell others about it.
With the Christmas spirit prevalent
everywhere it is well to remember that
the time for subscribing to The Her
AIDS Christmas dinner and entertain
ment fund is growing short.
Contracts must be made this weak
for the scores OF items which go into
the plan of feeding and entertaining or
perhaps 5000 youngsters with ROBUST
appetltes.
Only the Best to Eat
Only the best OF foodstuffs Will be
tolerated even if the quantities be
small-and of this there is no likeli-
hood if the generous public of Los
Angeles will read some of the children's
letters printed from day to day.
Volunteer workers have registered
daily for two weeks. Many more are
needed. Write what you want to do to
CONTINUED on Page Five)
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-15
Power Company Incorporates

OAKLAND, Dec. 1.-THE Sierra
Electric Power company filed papers
of incorporation with the county clerk
this afternoon. The company viii
have its headquarters in Berkeley and
its capital stock will be $500.00O, OF
which the most has been subscribed
by G. e. Horton of Berkeley, Ben F.
Woolner, T. c. Warren and Boyd l..
Wilson of Oakland. The purpose of the
corporation, as stated in the articles, is
to construct and maintain power plants
and to sell water rights and water.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-15
Railway AGENT props bead

GRASS VALLEY, Cal, Dec IA
Frank G. Beatty, general passenger ana
freight agent of the Nevada County
Narrow Gauge railroad, dropped dead
while on the way to his office this
morning He formerly was state
wharinger and served two terms as
county clerk Of Nevada county prior to
entering the employ of the railroad. He
was prominent in county and state
politics as Republican. He was 90
Xears old
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-15
Accused of Theft

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14-Elmer
Long, clerk in the freight depart
ment of the Southern Pacific railroad,
was arrested today on the charge of
having embezzled about $1,000 worth of
jewelry and coin from jeWelry store
In Atlanta, Ga. An officer will come
from Atlanta to take Long back for
trial
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-15
Attorney Found Dead in Bed

REDDING, Dec. 14.-W. H. Bickford,
prominent land attorney of this city,
was found dead In bed this morning.
He was in his usual health yesterday.
His death probably was due to his adj
vanced age, 80 years. He had resided
In Shasta county since 1S49, and served
one term as county clerk. He leaves a
sister in Oakland or Berkeley.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-15
Rinlex,s suit Dismissed

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14.-Judge
Van Fleet i'm the United States circuit
court today dismissed the suit of H. S.
Ripley against the Spring Valley
Water company for damages alleged
to have been caused by the insuftt-
cient water supply during the great
fire of 1906. The suit was dismissed
for want of jurisdiction, the judge
holding it should have been brought
I'm a state court
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-15
Accused Of steaIlnq s6se1.72

OAKLAND, Dec IA formal
charge of embezzlement was this af-
ternoon filed against Alfred A. lie
Beuf, former cashier of Hale Bros.
store, by F. K Walters. manager of
the house. The charge comprises five
thefts, aggregating $6361S2.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-15
COAST

Amendment separating state and county
taxation defeated at last election to be revised
and again presented to voters.
Trial OF Patrick Calhoun and others involved
I'm alleged graft cases in San Francisco post
poned from enc week to ten days.
California state board Of health to equip
model sanitary car which will be taken over
railway lines free, as exhibit of possibilities
in prevention of contagon among travellers.
Timber cutters working in Serras, fifty
miles from Fresno, burned to death in cabin.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-15
THE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and Vicinity:
Cloudy. unsettled weather, followed
by clearing, cold weather; probably
frost in the morning in the orange
belt; light south wind, changing to
north. Maximum temperature yester-
day, 90 degrees; minimum, Al degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-15
FOREIGN

Castro arrives in Berlin, apparently very ILL.,,
but fun Of energy and receives big welcome
at depot
Millionaire. dying i'm Moscow, draws money
from bank piles it up by bedside, sends for
relatives and burns riches SO heirs viii es-
cape evils Of wealth
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-15
IL {. o- II offner nies

NASHVILLE. Tenn, Dec. 14.-Judge
John l.. Nolen, grand secretary Of the
Independent Order of odd Fellows of
tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-15

TuTc ETTm MAC DpODTIrED EpOM TuE
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-15

AFFAIR TAKEN
UP BY SENATE
ROOSEVELT URGES LENIENCY
IN SPECIAL MESSAGE
FORAKER WOULD RE=ENLIST
DISCHARGED SOLDIERS
Negro Troopers DishonorabIy Expelled
May Again Enter SerVice-Sensa-
tional Features EniVen Re-
ports Read to SoIons

M TASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-9enator
w Foraker today introduced AZ
amendment to the bill providing
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-28

luton of the labor question. Nothing
can stand against the direct manage
ment of wners. We are only pioneers,
whose duty is to start the movement,
leaving to our successors its full and
free development as human society adj
vances."
These are striking statements found
in an article by Andrew Carnegie in the
forthcoming January number of the
Worlds Work, made public today. An
editorial note states that the article Is
taken from Mr.. Carnegie's new book,
Problems of Today and that it is
published in the magazine "because-of
the remarkable-it might be called even
observation-disclosures that he makes Of
the continued improvement in the posi-
ton of labor till profit-sharing does its
perfect work inc the laborer and the
capitalist become the same man."
t"The writer, however. believes one
point TO be clear, viz. that the next step
toward improved labor conditions is
through the stage of shareholding in
the Industrial world, the workman be-
coming joint owner in the profits of his
labor. Payment to slaves and serfs, by
providing shelter and food M clothing
for them, then by orders upon the
stores for articles, up to payment by
cash to Independent workmen today,
each a great step forward, have all
been tried, and now the coming day
dawns when payment is to be made
wholly or in part by profit-sharing. the
workman having the status Of the
-share-owning official. and a voice in
management as joint owner. He win
be guaranteed a minimum wage. when
finally paid by profits entirely. to keep
his mind easy and free for his work,
the proper support of himself and his
family being thus insured.
"Co-partnership tends to bring a re-
alizing sense of the truth to both labor
n capital that their interests, broadly
considered. are mutual: and as far as
the latter is considered it may finally,
in some cases, be all furnished by those
engaged in the works, which Is the ideal
that should be held in vigY-the work.
man both capitalist and worker, en-
ployee and employer.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-28
REV. ]. F. FOLSOM
breaches A NEW
YEARS SERMON
Pastor Declares Many Doors to
New Opportunities Await
Opening.

Special Christmas and New Years
services were held Yesterday at the
Clinton Avenu Presbyterian Church.
The musical program was appropriate
to Christmas. but in the evening the
pastor, the Rev Joseph F. Folsom,
preached a sermon on 1.-THE Door of the
New Year" The text selected was II
Am the Door" John X, o.
The speaker spoke of the problems
and opportunities lying behind and be-
yond doors yet to be opened, and sug-
gested that the new year might be a
failure or a success, according as one
should enter its door in the right OF
wrong spirit. He suggested that Christ
was both door and leader. and q Chris
tian ought to follow Him through the
year and through life. He said in part
Whatever a mans creed may be, and
creeds. such as they are, increase daily,
there is no d%isputing the fact hat the
real meaning of Christian is to be a
follower of Christ, This was the orig,
inal meaning when Jesus invited discl-
Piles and said follow Me- To follow
was the fundamental requirement, the
sole obligation. Trustfully to shoulder
the cross of service and follow the
Leader, was the practise of a Christian
when Christ was preaching up and
Town the shores of Galilee and Jordan.
If the original body of Christians had
any creed 1t was just that. He was the
way, the truth and the life. He was the
door. He was their l~eader-that was
enough.
Theirs not to reason why,
Theirs but to do and die"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-28
MR.. AND MRS. M. COIN HAVE
A DOUBLE CELEBRATION.
Married Son Home from West
and Daughter Has Birthday.

A double celebration was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Cohn, of s
Barclay street, last night in honor of
the visit of their son Henry and his
wife from California and also to COM
memorate the eighteenth birthday of
their daughter Bessie.
The house was prettily decorated in
red and green and at midnight a lunch
was served. Music was furnished by
Harry Bernstein and solos were rem
dered by Miss Jennie Brassner, Miss
Gussie Cohn and H. Maltz. Others
present were Miss Fannie Cohn. Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Berlow, of New York;
Mr.. and Mrs. d. Bernstein, of New
York; Mr.. and Mrs. r. Sussman, Miss
Martha Haftel, Miss Freida Kaplan, Of
Passalc: Miss Rose Richter, of Pas
sale; Miss Bessie Katz, of Passaic;
Misses Rose and Celia G%arfunkel and
Miss nj G~lassner, the Messrs. M.
Bloom, w. e. Hymes, Tobias Coin,
Morris Freeman. !. Raider, Samuel
Klein, Peter Stein, w. Weber, II. Ep-
stein, w. l. Greenfield, Michael Maltz
and w. Y~atkowsky.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-28
CATHOLICS MAY
NOT EAT MEAT ON
NEW YEARS DAY
DispensatiOn Has as Yet Not
Been Received from
the Pope.

Roman Catholics of this city are in
doubt as to whether they will be per-
mitted to break the fast and eat meat
next Friday, New Years Day.
The Rt. Rev. John J. O'Connor, bishop
of the Newark diocese, has received
no wore from the Pope granting such
a dispensation. This may be done
however, previous to Friday. The last
time when New Years fell on Friday
Catholics of this diocese were permitted
by the Pope to eat meat.
. Pope Plus X. granted a dispensation
to eat meat on Christmas Day, last
Friday, and sent word to Bishop
O'Connor to h effect previous to the
Sunday preceding so that the priests
and rectors of the various parishes
were given ample time to make the
important announcement to their con-
gregations from the altar in advance.
Should the Pope grant a dispensation
for New Years Day at this late date
1t would be impossible for the priests
to make the fact known to their parish
toner's unless at the masses on that
day. In this event it would be i'm
possible to purchase meat on hat day.
In some of the churches of the local
diocese yesterday it was announced
that no d~ispensation had been granted
by the Pope, while in many others no
announcement was made whatever.
The last time when the first day of
the yea occurred on Friday, five years
ago. the d~ispensation was granted by
the late Pope Leo.
The Rev. Isaac p. Whelan, rector of
st. Patrick's Cathedral, today said that
he was of the opinion that no dispen-
sation would be granted. Bishop
O'Connor, however, said he could give
no decided answer in the matter.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-28
MEN THEMSELVES
RESPONSIBLE FOR
WHAT THEY ARE
The Rev. John Mcdowell in
Sermon Discusses the In
qualities of Life.

"The Inequalities of Life" was the
subject of the Rev. DR.. John Nc
Dowell's sermon in Park Presbyterian
Church yesterday morning. Taking for
his text the twenty-fourth verse of the
nineteenth chapter of Luke,-"Take
from him the pound, and give it to him
h a hath ten pounds" Mr.. Mcdowell
spoke in part as follows:
Jesus dealt frankly and fearlessly
with all the problems of His day which
affected the moral and spiritual vel
fare of men. And of all the problems
which disturbed the thoughts of men
and perplexed their spirits, none was
more real than that of The Inequalities
of Life
everywhere the problem was seen
and felt. 1t manifested itself In the
political, the social and also in the
religious life of the times. 1t vas just
the kind of a problem to enlist the
interest and sympathy of Christ. We
are not surprised to find Him dealing
with it in q thopough-going manner
I'm the parable of the pounds from
which the text is taken this morning
Christ is dealing with the inequality
in life which is the result of a differ
ence, not in endowment nor opportu-
nifty, but a difference in the devotion
and the earnestness and the energy
OF spirit which is shown in graspins
opportunities and inviting responsible
ties. If the facts were all known much
of the inequality of IL own day might
be traced to this same prolific cause.
mo sane man will deny that gifts
and opportunity do not count. We ad-
NIT that heredity and environment are
factors in the formation of life. But
not for one minute al we admit that
they are the controlling factors; to dc
so is to make man the plaything OF
time, the creature of circumstances
Jesus faced men with the belief thai
the pivot and fulcrum of all progress
Is still the individual will. From this
great parable we learn that God gives
to every man this gift-just as the no
bleman in IL parable gave the pound
to each of his servants.
mo human life is ever sent forth
without equipment.
Each life has a certain amount oil
energy, which is another term for will
You can exercise it or neglect 1t. You
can improve by use or you can lose by
neglect. Upon our use of this voluntary
energy, which is in our w control, de-
ponds much of our future"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-28
QUESTION OF OLD
YEAR., DISCUSSED
BY REV.. DR.. VANCE
North Reformed Church Crowd
ed to Hear Sermon by
Faithful Pastor.

The Old Years Question" was the
topic Of the Rev. DIR. James I. vance's
sermon at the North Reformed Church
yesterday morning. The church was
crowded, as 1t was DIR. Vance's first
sermon since he declined the call to
Atlanta, Ga. His text was, "What
have I done?" Jer. Sc. He said in
part:
THE last Sunday of the old year
comes to us with memory and medita-
ton. 1t is a time to be serious, to
strange the flippant imps which crowd
the door of thought to divert, and IL
possible prevent serious reflections.
Let us scatter the whole impish breed
and spend a quiet half hour indoors
with our W souls this morning.
Have you the courage to review
your record for the past year? Do you
dare to shut the door, and with the
fierce light of eternity beating on you
and with yourself for an audience, and
so with an audience from which moth
ing car be concealed, ask yourself The
question, What have [ done?'
"As we search the sky of the past
for stars, one thing that gives com
fort is h thought that in what we
have done. we have tried to do right.
1t is wrong-doing that stings memory.
One may have prospered, but if he has
made his money through dishonesty.
his gains curse him. He may have
won position, but if it has beer by
the sacrifice of principle, his position
shames him. He may have conquered
in the fight, but If to win he has struck
a foul blow or stabbed a competitor in
the back, or stained his own honor, it
were better for hin to be stretched out
on. the field of battle dead than to be
here in the church singing a psalm of
hypocrisy.
Another thing which comforts is the
thought that, in what we have done,
we have tried to be faithful. ones
place may be humble, just a little COR
ner of dimly-lit o%bscurlty, where he
plies a tool at a lowly task. but if he
is faithful there is a song, in his
heart. Your lot may have been a hard
one; there may have been few to I'M
derstand and none to sympathize; Won
may AVE worked on without music or
cheers, out if you were faithful. Won
can look without a culver into the
face of the judge and say, L am ready
for my sentence for as certain as
there is a God your sentence will be
Thou hast been faithful over a few
things, ! will make thee ruler over
many things. Enter thou into the iov
of thy Lord"