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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-27
PLANS TO EXPOSE BEEF TRUST
GRAND JURY WILL MAKE
SWEEPING INVESTIGATION.
District Attorney Sims in Chicago
Makes Statement-Says Inquiry
Is Not Fishing Expedition.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, December 26.-Nothine
less than a complete exposure of the
methods of the beef trust is con-
templated by District Attorney Edwin
w. Sims in the present grand jury in
vestigation which is being carried on with
the aid Of special agents of the interstate
commerce commission. 1t developed to-
day that in addition to the inquiry as to
shipping rates and possible rebates, to
which the work Of the interstate com.
merce commission and its agents is con.
fined, several secret service operatives
who work directly under the Department
Of Justice have been looking into an
other phase of the packing industry.
These men have been trying to deter
mine whether tacit agreements between
packers as to the setting Of prices and
the division of the territory for distribu-
ton have been in systematic operation.
This sweeping nature of the inquiry was
indicated to exist by the first positive
statement made by District Attorney
Sims.
No Mere "Fishing Expedition"
This Is no mere fishing expedition as
has been said by some of the critics OF
the department" declared the district at
torney. 1--WE know what we are going
nature of the inquiry to state what it is
We are not merely starting a little case
in which packers or railroads are con-
cerned in the hope that we can unearth
some information which will be of
value to be used as a basis for a new
and more extensive investigation. There
is nothing vague or indefinite about
this inquiry, and 1t has a purpose which
I am not now permitted to disclose. I
doubt that 1t would even be wise to do
I'VE have information that there have
been apparent attractions or evasions OF
the law. but 1t is a question whether or
not we will be able to put a finger on the
exact spot where the trouble is. The diff
iculties in the case and the importance
Of it necessitates the degree of secrecy
we have maintained In its fncipiency.
There have been no particular develop
ments in the case today. We are resting
for few days and little can be done until
the grand jury convenes Monday"
Spirit Of Law Violated.
In addition to the rate inquiry the in
vestigation is said to include an attempt
to show that the spirit of the law which
prohibits agreements on prices of prod
ucts has been violated in various mar
kets by packers. While the packers would
not dare to enter into an open agreement
prices. nevertheless, 1t is
maintained, where one of the firms Of the
so-called beef trust has set price for
particular product it was an easy matter
for the others to set the same price.
This system is said to have been oper-
ated throughout the distributing terri
tory. though no actual agreement, or at
least formal agreement. was in exist
ence.
In the same way the territory in which
meat products are sold. 1T is said. Is
divided so that no real competition exists.
Where one packer has established local
market the others keep out. unless the
field is large enough for profitable bust
ness for all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-27
BOSS" A REPULSIVE FIGURE
REPRESENTATIVE BURTON so
DECLARES IN TOLEDO.
Delivers Address Before Boards of
Chamber of Commerce-Mass Of
Voters Indifferent.

TOLEDO. Ohio. December c6.-"The
senatorial outlook is good. My chances
are good and I have the votes. If 1 can
keep them-and I think I can" was the
statement of Representative Theodore
Burton of Cleveland on his arrival here
late this afternoon to speak tonight be-
fore the Wholesale Merchants and Manu-
facturers' Boards of the Toledo Chamber
of Commerce at the Hotel Secor.
Mr.. Burton would say no more about
the fight now on in Ohio as to who will
succeed Joseph B. Foraker in the Senate
but his manner is extremely hopeful. y.
midnight Mr.. Burton left Toledo for Co.
lumbus. where he will remain during the
last days of the contest, which will be de-
Cided soon after the Ohio legislature
meets. January II.
Mr.. Burton's address at the banquet was
free from politics, but he took occasion tO
refer to the political bosses, which. In
view of the charges Of bossism being
made in the senatorial campaign, were
received with interest.
Mass of Voters Indifferent.
''The boss is a repulsive figure in our
political life Mr.. Burton said, but nc
boss could hold sway for year without
the Indifference of a large body OF citi-
zens or without the cooperation of large
business or other interests which desire to
avoid the complexity of dealing with
boards Of aldermen. legislative bodies and
executives.
ut is their great wish to deal with sin
gle individuals who dictate the action OF
the different agencies of the government
In return these supporters of the bosses
are wiling to give great largesses in the
way of campaign contributions and bring
to the support of any party large num-
Der Of voters. This does not mean, how
ever. that any party organization should
shape the policies of a political party OF
dictate to executive or legislator what he
shall do"
The crying evil of the times, Mr.. Bur-
ton declared, is in the Indifference of the
great mass OF intelligent and patriotic
voters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-27
Unpaid Loss Claims Increasing.

TOLEDO. Ohio. December 26.-Owing to
the involved condition Of the troubles of
the Ohio German Fire Insurance Com
pany, the work of liquidating the affairs
of the concern Is progressing slowly. I'm
paid loss claims are still being turned up
at such a rate that the total threatens to
reach more than 500, 900 instead of $685.
600 as was at first intimated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-27
Report on Sinking of the Yankee

The report Of the court OF inquiry
which has investigated the sinking of
the U.S.S. YANKEES In Buzzards bay has
reached the Navy Department in part.
and as soon as accompanying papers have
been received the case will be reviewed.
The court of inquiry gave especial atten-
ton 10 the responsibility of Commander
Marsh for the sinking Of the vessel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-27
Bernstorff to Meet Root Tomorrow

Count Won Bernstorff, the new German
ambassador to the United States, it Is ex-
pected, will be presented to the President
before New Year day. He will meet Secre-
tary Root tomorrow. when arrangements
for the ceremony will be made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-27
Suggested Location for Pres
byterian Congregations.
PRICE WOULD BE $4,000
New York Avenue and Washington
Heights Churches Likely to Unite.
COMMITTEES SOON TO REPORT
Proposed Situation for Splendid
House Of Worship Is on Co.
| lumbia Road.

Union of the New York Avenue Pres
byterian Church and the Washington
Heights Presbyterian Church is regarded
in church circles as likely to occur at ar
early day.
tions are working with this end IN
view. Chances for the consolidation
seem bright.
1t is the plan of leaders In both
churches to build a modern house OF wor
ship which will rank with the most splen
did ecclesiastic architecture.
Prominent men interested in consoli-
dation have obtained an option on the
triangular piece Of ground owned by
Col. George Truesdell. former District
Commissioner. and bounded by 10th and
Goth streets and Columbia road and
Wyoming and Kalorama avenues. The
price agreed upon is in the neighbor-
hood of $15O,OOO.
Plans for Consolidation.
According to the present plans of the
leaders in both churches the question
Of consolidation will be presented to
the two congregations for their ap-
prevail. At the same time the fact that
Truesdell site will be brought forward
and members Of both churches asked
to give their active support to the
movement to consolidate the conSre-
cations. and thus pave the way Tor tne
erection of modern church. which Will
stand as monument to Presbyterian
ism in the National capital.
The plat under consideration is regarded
as one OF the best locations IN the CITY
for such q splendid church structure as
The leaders in both Of the congregations
have in mind. According to several esti-
mates it contains in the neighborhood OF
80, 600 square feet OF ground. 1t Is In the
center Of a fashionable neighborhood. and
according to a large number of the mem
bers Of both churches is the ideal loca-
ton.
Committees to Report.
The committees of both congregations
are to hold meetings within the next few
days. The members. it is expected, will
then agree tosformaliy present the matter
to their respective congregations for sane
ton.
The fact that a large portion Of the
membership Of the New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church desires to build a
modern church structure in the Washing
ton Heights section of the city, and to &C.
complsh this object ia ready and willing
to effect consolidation with the congre-
CATION of the Washington Heights Church.
seems to put the matter up to the latter
congregation to determine If the sister
church from the downtown section of the
city will be received into the territory and
a modern church structure as contem-
1o%a h4 <Al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-27
Servian Crown Prince for War.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
VIENNA, December 26-It is reported
that the young Crown Prince OF Servia
has delivered another fiery speech at the
officers casino. Belgrade, in which he at
tackled the hesitation of the king and
Milovanovitch. the foreign minister, in
fearing to declare war. His concluding
words were:
"All care for is the feelings and en-
thusiasm Of the Servian people, and will,
If necessary. fight against my own father,
the king"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-27
DAvEY FUNERAL TOMORROW.
Senate and House Appoint Commit
tees to Attend Obseuuies.

NEW ORLEANS. December 26.-The
funeral of Representative Davey. who
died here today, will take place at 2:3O
o'clock Monday afternoon Many mes
sages of coincidence have been received
by the family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-27
Trachoma Victims Escape Quarantine

VALPARAISO. December % - The
steamer Carabella. from Yokohama, is in
quarantine at Iquique with trachoma on
board. Three of the Cinnamon on the
vessel made their escape. and at present
are in hiding on shore. 1t IS feared that
the contagion will spread.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-27
Relatives Not Advised.


PHILADELPHIA. Pa, December 90
The report from Rome indicating that
Ambassador Griscom will retire from the
diplomatic service at the end of Presi-
dent Roosevelts administration could
not be confirmed tonight at the home of
Mr.. Griscoms relatives at Haverford, a
suburb Of this city. Clement A. Griscom,
the ambassadors father, and other men,
bers Of the family left for Florida early
this evening. but inquiry at the residence
brought forth the statement that there
were ''rumors that Mr.. Griscom was
coming home in March,
Rodman E. Griscom. the ambassador S
brother. who resides near his fathers
estate. said tonight that he had not heard
believed 1t was the custom. he said, for
ambassadors to offer their designations to
new administrations, but he did not know
whether his brother had done so; neither
did he know whether he was coming home
at any time next year. The ambassador
has not been home for more than a year
and a half. he said, and he would not
be surprised If he did come home, at least
for visit.
Confirmation of the reported resignation
Of Ambassador Griscom could not be OBJ
tanned in official quarters last night. At
the White House it was stated that moth
ing had been received there concerning
the matter. and Stale Department officials
declared no word indicating the ambassa-
doris purpose to resign had reached the
department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-27

Committees to attend the funeral serv-
ices OF Representative Davey of Louisi-
ana were appointed yesterday by the ser
geants- alarms Of the two houses of Con-
gress as follows: For the Senate, Messrs
McEnery and Foster. Louisiana; Nc
Laurin, mississippi; Frazier. Tennessee,
and Taliaferro, Florida; for the House.
Messrs. Broussard, Watkins, Ranedell
and Pujo Louisiana; Williams, Misss-
s;ppi: Clark, Missouri; Dawes. Ohio: Mad
ison. Kansas: Rodenberg, Illinois; Camp
bell Kansas; Ferris. Oklahoma: Craig,
Alabama: HaInlin, Missouri. and Russell,
Texas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-27
CR|SCOM TO RESIGN 2
Report That Ambassador Will
Quit Rome.
GIVES UP HOUSE LEASE
Said to Have Informed King of His
Decision.
NO CONFIRMATION HERE
Suggestion That He Intends to Give
Up Diplomatic Career to
Enter Politics.
HERE
CONFIRMATION

ROME. December 26-The fact that the
American anlba ssador. Lloyd {. Grisconl.
has given up the lease of Dol DraSo Pal
ace where he has made his residence
since coming TO Rome, has given rise TO
, various reports with regard TO the am
bassador'S future intentions. Among
these reports is one to the effect that the
United States government has purchased
the palace for the uses of the embassy;
another is that Mr.. Griscom will seek new
quarters in which to reside.
Inquiry at the foreign office and among
attaches of the court. however. indicates
that 1t Is the AMBASSADORS intention to
retire from the diplomatic service. In
deed, It Is stated on good authority that
he has already forwarded to Washington
his resignation. in which he declines to
take office abroad after the retirement
of President Roosevelt.
May Take Up Politics.
1t is understood that Mr.. Griscom has
Informed King Victor Emmanuel and the
minister of foreign affairs, Signor Tittoni,
of his decision. Both expressed deepest
regret at this step, but after listening to
the ambassadors explanation they agreed
with him that it would certainly be to his
advantage to return home voluntarily In
his prime, so that he might take an
active part in the political affairs OF his
country.
Mr.. Griscom is known to be a close per-
sOnal friend of the next President. and
there Is no doubt in the minds of the Off
Gals OF the Italian government that the
question Of his retaining his diplomatic
post under the new administration would
be Of his own choice. Both the king and
the queen in their expressions OF regret
have voiced the feeling of the people.
among whom Ambassador Griscom was q
favorite.
When questioned tonight with regard to
his reported resignation. Mr.. Griscom re-
fused to reply directly. but he did not
deny the report He merely said that
he had no statement to make on the sub
ject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-27
Persian Order for Embassy Attache.

The Persian minister has announced
that the Persian government has con-
ferred the decoration Of officer of its
Order of the Lion and Sun upon Henry
c. Finkelstein. the legal attache Of it's
legation.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-07-02
WIDE EXTENSION OF THE
LOvELOCK WATER SYSTEM

Sixty-tive hundred feet of new pipe
and several new hydrants have just
been received in Lovelock for the
water system. This will be laid at an
early date, and when under ground
the total number of feet of under
ground piping will exceed 1000 feet.
The new pipe is to be laid both ways
on C street, and three new hydrants
will be put in on this street New
pipe will be put in on Railroad street
from First to Fourth, and on b. street
from First TO Sixth.
Extensive improvements are also b.
ing made at the plant, and when com
pleted Lovelock, with one exception
of the unftness of water for drinking
purposes, will have a system second to
none in the state.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-07-02
OFFICIOUS RAILWAY EMPLOYE
FACES MURDER CHARGE

A press dispatch from Rhyolite UNI
der date of June 80 saws that .Joha
W. Scott, the pumpman at Dry Lake.
San Pedro and Los Angeles railroad.
has been arrested and taken to Las
Vegas to answer to a charge of muir
der. His wife has also been placed
under arrest on a similar charge.
IT is claimed by the officers that
because a tramp named Joseph Webb,
who was put off a train at Dry Lake.
requested a drink of water and re-
fused to leave the pump station when
refused one, he was shot by Scott and
left to die on the desert. 1t was also
show at the inquest over Webb's re-
mains that he failed to render the in
jured man any aid after shooting him
and that he had no mercy on him as he
lay bleeding to death on the hot sand
OF the desert.
1t is claimed by Smith that he
thought it a part of his duty to shoot
people who would not move off the
company's property when told to do
so.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-07-02
INDIAN DISPLAYS RARE
SPECIMENS OF GOLD
Lively Dispute Over Question of Own
ershtp Of Claims In Packard
District
(From the Lovelock Tribune.)

(From the Lovelock Tribune.)
Cinnibar Jim, a well known Piute
Indian, was in Lovelock the fore part
of the week, and had with him about
20 pounds of gold specimens which
were exceedingly valuable. These
specimens were from the Black canyon
near the head Of Star peak, in the
Packard mining district, and located
about half a mile from the Thornton
strike in that district. Jim peddled
his gold to various t~ownspeople and
received quite a neat sum for it. s.
B Hill Of the Humboldt Supply com
pany gave him $3.50 for IN ounce and
a half of the yellow metal. F. f.
Baker and F. c. Brakeman also bought
some of the gold from the Indian.
There is a lively dispute over the
claim from which Jim secured the goid.
The high-grade is from a stringer, In
a ledge located as above mentioned,
and there are three separate clam
outs " Inc oWhcfShip VI tue pTopcIbN.
The property was first located about
four months ago by a party Whose
name could not be learned. A few DAYS
before the location notice had expired,
and the discovery work not being done,
another notice was posted on the
claim by City Engineer Parson of Sac
ramento, and four Indians. The In
dams had guided Parson to the strike
and he in turn located them in on the
property. They did not read the first
location notice properly and located
two days before the time was up. Two
days afterward, and when the claim
was open for legitimate location, anoth-
er p~rospector came upon the strike
and posted his notice. The Sacramento
city engineer and his Indian partners,
hearing of the mistake. they had made,
burriedly returned to the scene of the
strike and amended their location to
read properly, but the location of min
er No. 2 had already been posted.
Both sides claim the ownership of
the property, although it would
seem that the man making the loca-
ton after the original had expired, is
the one holding the best right to the
property.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-07-02
QUICK TRIP TO RYE PATCH
From the Lovelock Tribune.)

(From the Lovelock Tribune.)
Dir. Pinniger made a quick trip to
Rye Patch the latter part of last
week, in response to a telegram from
there, summoning him to attend G..
h. Connolly, of the Packard Mining
company. Mr.. Connolly, while working
with a pick, struck himself violently
with the handle in the groin, infieting
a dangerous and painful injury. The
pain was so severe and the after
effects so dangerous that the Loveloek
physician was urged to conn by the
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-07-02
July for 20 years.
TEMPERATURE.

Mean or normal temperature. II de
grees.
The warmest month was that of 1898
with an average of rs
The coolest month was that of 1903,
with an average of 66.
The highest temperature was 104, on
the Goth of the month. 1887.
The lowest temperature was 33. on
the I'd, 1902.
The earliest date on which killing
frost occurred in autumn, August %.
Average date on which killing frost
occurred in autumn, September %.
Average date on which last killing
frost occurred nj spring, May Is.
The latest date on which last killing
frost occurred in spring, June 20.
Precipitation (Rain or Melted Snow
Average for the month. OF inches.
Average number of DAYS with OF OF
an inch or more, 2.
The greatest monthly precipitation
was 0.SS inches in 1902.
The least monthly precipitation was
0 inches nj 1880. 1881 and 1885.
The greatest amount of precipita-
ton recorded in any "a consecutive
hours (record extending to winter of
1ss4-s5 only was rs inches on the
I'd and Sd, 1902.
Relative Humidity.
Average in the forenoon. AZ; aver
age in the afternoon, Is
Clouds and Weather.
Average number of clear days. 90;
partly cloudy days. 8; cloudy days. 2.
Wind.
The prevailing winds have been
from the southwest.
The average hourly velocity of the
wind has been SO miles.
The highest velocity of the wind
was so miles, from the southwest, on
the 9th. 1892, and from the north
east on the 31st. 1895.
Issued from the station at Whine
mucca, Nevada, June 20. 1908.
J. G. HAYDEN,
Official in Charge Local Office.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-07-02
Trip Excursions
f A S T

ARE you GOING EAsr7 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE CHEAP RATES
SALE DATES JULY !, 3, &, !, |, 81, 90, 20, "a, 2s and 90, goinf limit to
commence OF date of sale and to be completed to destination within ten
days thereafter. Return trip final limit 30 days from date Of purchase of
ticket stopovas will be permitted at west of Chicago. st. Louis, Memphis
AM New Orleans, o going trip within transit limit N on the return trip
within return limit.
East of Chicago st. Louis, Memphis and New Orleans, tickets will
be subject to stopover regulations OF the line over which they read.
At the following points stopover tickets can be obtained within transit
limit of tickets but not to exceed tendays:
Niagara Falls, Detroit, Mich.
Hamilton, Ontario. Washington, d. c.
Philadelphia, Pa Baltimore, Md. e
New York City.
Winncmucca to Omaha, Council Bluffs, Pacific Junction, St Joseph,
Atehison, Kans, Kansas City, Leavenworth. $50; 81. Paul, Minneapolis.
1880; Duluth, $3.50; Sioux City, $6390; Peoria, Ill, $6925; Chicago,
$3.50 ST. Louis $3.50; Memphis, New Orleans, $3.50; Houston. Mineola
500. Cab Or write me. No trouble TO answer your questions
A. s HOOE, Ticket agent. Telephone 12.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-07-02
WELL KNOWN BASEBALL
PLAYER COMES TO LOvELOCK
From the Lovelock Tribune.)

From the Lovelock Tribune.)
Nick Rosie, a first -class amateur
baseball pitcher, arrived on No. 8
from his home at townsville, Cal, and
will be in Lovelock during the summer
having accepted a clerkship in the
office of Justice of the Peace Fits.
strengthen the Loveloek baseball team
Rossie is a Junior in the university.
He was quite a noted athlete ON the
college teams, having played third base
for the varsity baseball team, and hav
ing been a member of the track and
football teams.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-07-02
RAINIER BEER SELLING FOR
FIVE CENTS A GLASS
(From the Lovelock Tribune.)

From the Lovelock Tribune.)
The Scent scbooners are here Last
Wednesday Charles Arobia, lessee of
the Lovelock saloon, put a sign in his
window: "Beer, 8 Cents" and he has
been selling Rainier beer at that price,
much to the surprise and cousterna-
tion of his competitors. Arobia asserts
that he is going to continue to sci. the
beverage at that price, unless he goes
broke on the proposition, then he viii
go out of business.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-07-02
BIG LUMBER TEAMS

The Tonopah Lumber company no"
have two l4.horse lumber teams ply
ing between Lovelock and the Seven
Troughs district, where they have
established a branch lumber yard. The
big teams make on an average i
trip a week to the great mining eoun
try, and each trip takes out a carload
of lumber.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-07-02
Detroit, Mich.
Washington, d. c.
Baltimore, Md.

fastest NEAR possible. DIR. Pinniger
was taken out to Rye Patch by Steve
Farrell in the Oldsmobile and the trip
was made in an hour andd 80 minutes.
Mr.. Connolly was treated by the doe
tor and was relieved. He is now much
improved.