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Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-19
SHIP SINKING, " OMAN
SENDS FOR A BIBLE
Continued from Pase One,

continued from rage ohof
dered the boats lowered. The crew
acted admirably.
Each one seemed to know his place
and Just what to do. The water had
gathered to a depth of six feet in the
hold since the vessel first struck and
she was listing strongly to one side.
Women Taken First
There were about twenty-five wom-
en- and children on board. These were
taken off first. They were perfectly
quiet and calm. One old lady left her
Bible in her stateroom and she posi-
lively refused to step into the boat un-
til she had secured that sacred treas
ure. Some one went after the book. and
the old lady thankfully took it and got
into the boat
Reaching the narrow rocky strip OF
beach at the foot of the precipitous
cliffs. 1t was some time before path
was found up the steep side, and the
top was not reached without consider
able difficulty.
Arriving at the top of the cliffs we
found a farm house, where everything
possible was done for our comfort. the
women and children being looked af-
ter first"
other passengers told of similar eX-
periences. None of them had aught
but praise for Captain Swanson, his
officers and crew.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-19
LABOR CHIEFS
WILL COMBAT
MJJNC
LEADERS DESIRE TO AMEND
SHERMAN LAW
President Gompers Calls Important
Meeting In Washington to Con-
slider Supreme Court
Decisions

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON March 1s.-A con-
ference OF far-reaching importance 10
labor began here today. Participating
are President GomperS and the mem
bers of the executive council OF the
American Federation of Labor, with
the executive officers of the interna-
tional trades unions of America, who
met pursuant to call issued by Presi-
dent Gompers to consider the eonse-
quences of the recent injunction ue-
cision of the supreme court OF the
United States. affecting labor organlza-
tions with particular reference 10 tne
Danbury hat cases in which that court
substantially held that labor organiza-
tions were to be considered trusts as
much as organizations of capital.
After calling attention to the signln-
cance of the decisions Mr.. Gompers
stated that the conference was Tor tne
purpose of taking such action as the
Importance and merits of the subjects
dealt with may be considered ana De
determined as setting forth the PROPOSE
ton and demands of labor.
Court rulings, he pointed out, were
binding upon all labor organizations
until changed or modified by con-
gressional action.
The objects of the convention were to
consider the proper amendments to the
sherman Anll~lTuSl dCt, Nhieh ei ~
drafted with a view not OF exemptlng
labor organizations from their obliga-
tions TO the public but rather to fpre-
vent any injustice being done through
the operation of law to organizations
of laborlng men, particularly through
injunction.
1t is desired to frame the proposed
changes of the Sherman act so as to
meet the conditions of the supreme
courts decision. The proposed amend"
ments are the result of recent CONFER
ences at the White House between
President Roosevelt and others, and II
is proposed to secure remedial legisla-
ton along these lines.
President Gompers today stated that
matters of Importance to every union
man would be discussed and an effort
made to formulate plans to offset the
rulings of the various courts regarding
iniunctions and boycotts.
There are III national and interna-
tional trade unions in America and
practically all of them were represented
by one or more delegates at today s
meeting. The conference. which was
held behind closed doors, will continue
several days.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-19
HAYTI YIELDS WHEN
WARSHLPS ARRN E
President Nord Alexis Ahandons His
ReIlleerent Attitude and Grants
the Demands Made by
France
~ A ssnclated Press.

BY Associated Press.
PARIS, March 1S.-OGficial advices
received here from Hayti indicate that
the arrival at Port au Prince of foreign
warships has produced the desired ef-
feet upon President Nord Alexis.
NJ Carteron, the French minister,
cables that the government has aban-
doned it's belligerent attitude, that the
e-embarkment of the refugees had
been authorized and safe conduct has
been granted for the departure OF Gen.
F1rmin and the other revolutionary
agitators who had taken refuge at the
LEGATIONS at Port au Prince and Coma
ives.
NJ. Carteron gives much credit for
this improved state of affairs to the
sctive intervention of NJ. Borno and the
minister of state, who was the first
to counsel this course of action. All
danger of an attack on the legations
or consulates is now considered at an
end.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-19
SOCIALISTS HOLD
MEETING IN PEACE
Thousands OF Germans March Through
Streets and Later Throng Halls
but Are Not Molested
by Police

BY Associated Press.
BERLIN, March 1s.-People Of the
east side of Berlin paid silent tribute
today to the memory of the revolu-
tionists who were killed in the street
fight in this city in 1S4S.
An imposing assemblage of sym
pathizers gathered at the graves of the
dead men in Friedrichshain park, which
is now the center of the east side dis
trict, and heaped them high with
flowers.
The police had taken precautions to
prevent any outbreak, but their SER
vices were not called for. There was
no disorder
From early morning the police occu-
pied the streets adjacent to the park,
and they marshaled the throngS which,
in columns of fours, deflled slowly past
the monument erected to the memory
of the revolutionists. Some of the peo-
pie carried flowers and wreathS when
they placed at the foot of the monu-
ment, and as the day wore on the OF
ferings formed a great semi i-cirele
around the monument, and finally al
most concealed it from view.
Many of the wreaths bore notices.
These were inspected closely by lieu
tenant of police, who cut off with a
pair of shears those construed as
reasonable. Red ribbons predominated
on the wreaths and showed through the
thick layers of snow which was falling
heavily.
Nearly every person in the procession
wore something red. Many of the
women were seen carrying children In
red caps and pointing out to them the
graves of the patriots, The men wore
red neclSties, fastened red roses In their
buttonholes or displayed red handker-
chiefs.
Not less than $1,000 people marched
past the memorial in silent procession
In the course of the moring. Thirty-six
mass meetings under the auspices of
the Socialists were held in Berlin and
it's suburbs this evening and all were
conducted in the most orderly manner,
The halls were filled to their utmost
capacity.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-19
GOVERNOR GUILD
IS CRITICALLY ILL
Chief Executive of Massachusetts is
Sorely strIcken-Phylselan Con-
slders Case Extremely
Serious

BY Associated Press.
BOSTON, March 1S.-It was an
nounced tonight that Governor Gulld
who has been i'll for two weeks, Is III
critical condition.
His physician, DR.. +. B. Winslow'
found the governor so seriously i'll late
today that it was decided TO call two
other nhvsicians into consultation and
Drs. f. c. Shattuck and Elliott +. JOS
line were summoned.
Attorney Mattone, who was at the
governors residence tonight, said the
governor is suffering from complica-
ton of diseases His physician found
fhe was suffering from severe attack
of rheumatism and the grip. The grip
greatly weakened him and his con-
dition was further threatened by loss
of sleep due to severe rheumatic pain
1t was stated tonight that all hope
had not been abandoned and that a
fatal termination of the illness was
not looked for within the next twelve
hours, at least.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-19
WASHINGTON BOYS
BREAK COAL RECORD
Continued from Page One)


while the band played light two-steppy
airs many grimy lad did a little
fancy footwork as he rolled heavy
basket toward the edge of the ship
to throw II overheard to the collier.
The speed that the boys made in
handling the coal was remarked upon
to one of the officers and he replied
that II was the most disagreeable task
they had to do. SO they hurried 1t
through to get 1t over and done with.
When the word was passed along that
the photographer wanted picture of
the men in action and not posed, the
coal fairly flew, and when the tally
clerks did little figuring they found
the crew had equaled the record or
$50 tons per hour, and that while coal
ing from only one side, when the record
was made coaling from two sides.
Have Had Hard Luck
The thing most dreaded on board
the Washington when coaling ship is
am accident, as they have had an un-
usual run of hard luck in that direc-
tion lately. Coaling at Magdalena bay
one of the men was hit on the head
by one of the heavy hooks that the
baskets are fastened to and killed out
right. Another member is laid up In a
hospital In San Francisco from being
badly smashed up by the heavy bas-
kets hitting him and crushing him
against the side of the ship.
Today the coaling was done without
any such accident, and the boys felt
all the more kindly toward Southern
California. as they think the hoodoo
has been vanquished.
Seventeen hundred tons were taken
on board the Washington yesterday,
and today the Tennessee will follow
the suit of the two other cruisers and
take on board a few hundred tons OF
fuel The ships will not coal again
until they reach San Francisco.
At Montevideo the coaling was easy,
as 1t came alongside in lighters and
was sacked and huge loads of three
or four tons were lifted at once by
the cranes that are used to hoist the
steam launches aboard and then the
sacks were slid down the chutes to
the bunkers.
The day after the coaling is done
the ship has to be washed all over,
which is almost as big a job as the
coaling itself, but when she finally is
done with her bath of soap and water,
she shines white and glstening, look
ing more like something made to be
admired than a dread instrument Of
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-19
ATTORNEY GENERAL
JACKSON rs ACCUSED
Resolution Presented in New YORK
LEGISLATURE Calling for an In
vestigation of His
Office
BY Associated Press.


ALBANY, N. Y, March 1S.-ln the
legislature today Senator Martin SAKE
of New York introduced a concurrent
resolution providing for executive in
vestigation of the conduct of the office
of the attorney general of the state
during the administration of the in
cumbent, William Schuyler Jackson OF
Buffalo, especially with reference to
receiverships Of banks and trust COM
panies.
Mr.. Jackson was elected on the DEM
ocratic- Independence League ticket in
November 1906, and has been in office
since January l, 1907
The general impression about the
capitol tonight is that the resolution
will be adopted and the investigation
instituted.
The essential paragraph of the reso-
luton recites that during the recent
panic a large number of financial IN
stftutions in New York were compelled
to suspend. and that it has since been
widely charged that the office of the
attorney general has been used by Mr..
Jackson and his subordinates and as
sistants to prevent resumption of SOL
vent banks and trust companies; that
he has procured the appointment of
political adherents as receivers of such
institutions. and that by corrupt prac-
tices in the attorney generals Office
the present financial disturbance and
distress have been prolonged
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-19
MINERS AND OPERATORS TO
HAVE YEARLY SETTLEMENTS
Rv Associated Press.


INDIANAPOLIS, March 1S-The ma
tional convention of the United Mine
Workers of America this afternoon
cl anged the place of it's next meeting
from st. Louis to Indianapolis and re-
ceiVed a unanimous report from its
scale committee which has been con-
sidering since last Thursday future
policy for the organization.
The delegates adjourned until tomor-
row morning, chen the report will
come up for adoption or amendment.
The scale committee recommended
yearly settlements with the operators
by districts, tho minimum demand be-
ing the present wage scale and condi-
tons in each district. Local differ
ences are to be adjusted by the district
conferences.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-19
REPUBLICAN PARTY
DRUNK WITH POWER
Representative Hull of Tennessee
Flags Administration for Fall
Ing to Remedy National
Evils
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, March 1S.-"Drunk
with power, the Republican party has
become inert and inefficient, corrupt
and servile. 1t has achieved it's mani
fest destiny. 1t has neither reformed
nor economized. 1t failed to look at
the signboards and ran the ear of pros
perity into a commercial turntable."
In these words Mr.. Hull of Tennessee,
in the house today, expressed his
opinion of the Republican party.
He said: "Our Republican friends will
soon cheerfully take the dose of their
own medicine, however bitter that in
evitably awaits them at the polls In
November"
Mr.. Hull discussed the issues and ar
raigned the Republicans for failing to
provide remedial legislation that the
country demands.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-19
AUSTRALIA DESTROYS OF
ENTERTAINING ROOSEVELT
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
MELBOURNE. March 1S.-The sug-
gestion was mooted in the Australian
senate today and greeted with enthu-
siasm that the federal government In
vite President Roosevelt to come to
Australia as the guest of the common
wealth during the visit next winter in
Australian waters of the American bat
tleships.
Mr.. Best, vice president of the coun-
Gil, threw cold water upon the project
He regretted to do this, he said, but
he explained it was unusual for a presf-
dent of the United States TO leave the
country and it was therefore useless
to extend the invitation to Mr.. Roose-
velt Mr.. Best added that doubtless
the British imperial authorities would
recognize the fitness of sending ade-
auate representation of the British
navy to greet the American visitors.
The governments of South Australia
and West Australia have expressed
hopes that the American fleet Will eX-
tend its visit to Adelaide and Perth.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-19
SAN FRANCISCO CLEANS UP;
NO FEAR OF THE PLAGUE
BY Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 1S.-In or
der to correct many misleading state
ments which have been made regard
ing the presence of bubonic plague in
San Francisco the following official
statement was given out today:
1.-The plague situation is improved
and is still improving, there having
been since January ! of the present
year but two bacterologically verified,
and but three clinical cases of plague,
with only one death since the begin
ming of the year.
What makes the situation pecu-
liarly and distinctively satisfactory is
the thorough cooperation on the part
of the city authorities and the citi-
zens generally in the working of stmi-
tation. There is every prospect that
by tho time the fleet anchors in the
Bay Of San Francisco the city will
be cleaner than it ever has been in
its history. 1t is quite evident to
us that the danger of an epidemic from
plague is very remote"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-19
REPUBLICANS AT SEATTLE
iNDoRsE SECRETARY TAFT
Special to The Herald.

Speclal 10 Inc uSAaiu-
SEATTLE, Wash, March 1S.-Wil-
liam II. Taft, with but single dis
senting voice, was Endorsed by the
Republican central committee, which
met today to specifically name the time
and place of holding the state con-
ventlon for selection of delegates to
the national convention. Spokane was
designated as the city, and May IA the
date of the convention.
While Secretary Taft eventually re-
ceived the unanimous Endorsement,
there nevertheless was a bitter fight
waged before the committee.
Harry White of Los Angeles and
former mayor of Seattle, and Taft's
Pacific coast manager, came here to
urge the Endorsement of Taft, but
found the sentiment so strong in favor
of the secretary that it was unneces-
sary for him to do anything.
Taft could not wish for a stronger
sentiment in his favor" Mr.. White
said, than obtained in this state and
which. of course. was reflected in the
committees Endorsement"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-19
STRIKE ORDERS 0BEYED
IN ALL D. & R. G. SHOPS
Boiler Makers and Machlnsts on
Gould Road Call Out Union
Men--No Move for
Settlement
BY Associated Press.

DENVER, March 1S.-Telegraphic re-
ports from all points on the Rio Grande
system to the leaders of the shopmen' $
strike indicate that all who first re-
fused to obey the strike order have
since gone out.
The men at Pueblo went out last
night as did the two remaining boiler
makers at Salida. No moves were
made on either side today toward a
settlement. Both sides have settled
down to a light siege
No attempt has been made to put
men In the Denver shops of the COM
pany, where thirty-five deputies are on
guard.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-19
IOWA DECLARES FOR
TAFT AND REVISION
Republican State Convention Con-
trolled by Senator AlIison's
Adherents, Who lndorse
Their Leader
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
DIES MONIES, Iowa, March 1S'-The
Republican state convention today
elected four delegates at large to the
national convention, instructed them TO
vote for William II. Taft, indorsed
Senator William p. Allison by a vote OF
672 1924 to 5O7 TIA and approved the
plank of the Ohio platform calling for
a revision OF the tariff at special ses-
sion of congress.
The Allison faction dominated the
convention from its opening to Its
close and had things it's own way
throughout. The Cummins people, al
though defeated in the convention, took
special delight in having, as they. de-
clared. forced the "stand patters" to
indorse a plank calling for revision OF
the tariff, and they made point of fire.
quently reminding the Allison people OF
the fact.
GUTHRIE. Okla, March, 1S-Dele-
gates from several counties met here
today and held a Populist convention.
They elected fourteen delegates to st.
Louis. who are anti-Hearst and anti
Watson. F. w. Jacobs. chairman of
the Oklahoma Populist committee. is
a candidate for the presidential nom
ination.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-19
EVANS NOTIFIES M'CALLA
OF VISIT TO SANTA BARBARA
BY Associated Press

SANTA BARBARA. Cal, March is
Rear Admiral McCalla, L. S. n. re-
tired today received a wireless mes
sage received during the night from
Rear Admiral Evans, commanding the
battleship squadron at Magdalena bay,
announcing the probable time of ar
rival of the fleet off Santa Barbara
and the length Of the stay 20 be made.
The message says:
"The fleet will stay at least three
days off Santa Barbara, possibly
longer. The date of arrival cannot be
set at this time, but not earlier than
April 2S, probably
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-19
LONG BEACH is VISITED
BY SEBREE AND CAPTAINS
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
LONG BEACH. March 1S.-Admiral
Sebree of the Pathfinder squadron.
with Captains Knight and Cottman OF
the Washington and California, re-
spectively, visited Long Beach this
morning, returning the call paid them
yesterday by the reception committee
of the chamber of commerce. and We're
taken for auto rides about the city
and to the Hotel Virginia
Admiral Sebree accepted, on behalf
of his men, the invitation extended to
them to come to Long Beach In body
Saturday afternoon and evening, when
all the shows, dances and other amuse-
ments, including sWims in the bath
house plunge, will be free to every
man in a naval uniform.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-19
Senate Adjourns

BY Associated Press
WASHINGTON, March Ex-senator
Rayner OF Maryland announced to the
senate today the death sof his colleague,
William Pinckney Whyte. After adopt
ing the usual resolutions the senate adj
journed out Of respect to the memory
of the late senator.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-19

critics of the navy have declared to
be too low for safety. He will call on
Admiral Evans for data on the sub
ject. =
He will supplement this with some
observations of his own when he
reaches San Francisco to review the
Atlantic and Pacific fleets there on
May s.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-19
ADMIRAL
SETS DA TIE
APRIL Is
WILL CONSULT TIE PEOPLES
WISHES ON DIVISION
JAckIEs ON SHORE LEAVE HAVE
GOOD TIME
Great Piles of Grub Required for the
Sailors MeaIs-HandIing Gum
cotton Makes Visitors
Cautious
CONTINUED from rage One,


when time for lunch came and the men
,legan to come '.p from below and from
III sorts of hooks and corners there ap-
peared a very satisfactory answer to
the question as to what the cooks were
going to do with it all.
One of the principal items on the
menu is the homely spud, and IN wire
bins in many places on the deck busnels
of them are stored. To peel them they
are thrown into an ingenious revolving
hopper that takes most of the peeling
off and washes them at the same time,
turning out about a peck at time.
After they come from the hopper the
smooth ones are ready for the boiling
pot but the uneven ones are gone over
by hand, their eyes dug out and their
wrinkles removed until they are as
beautiful as the nice young smooth
ones that had no wrinkles or deep set
eyes.
Weeps Over Onions
One lone sailor sat by himself, SEEM
inxly deserted in his deep affliction by
all of his messmates, and down his
cheeks rolled copious tears.
But as one approached nearer to
learn if possible the cause of his ap-
parent weeping it was seen that 1t was
the onions that he was peeling and not
sorrow that led him to add to the salty
brine a few more drops.
Apparently undisturbed by the end
less stream of visitors the sailor boys
- about their business but never fail
10 answer courteously any question that
is asked them. Their chief desire seems
to be to get ashore and see something
of the marvellous country that they
have been hearing such wonderful tales
about, and no matter where you may be
from there is some Jackie who asks If
you know some cousin or aunt or uncle
of his that lives in your town.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-19
Dividend Decreases
Ry Associated Press.

NEW YORK, March 1S.-The direc-
tors of the New York Central railroad
today declared a quarterly dividend of
IA per cent. This is a reduction of a
per cent as compared with the quarterly
dividend of three months ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-19
NOTED HUMoRlsT RECEIVERS
AFTER SERIOUS OPERATION
speci.. to The Herald.

HOUSTON, Tex, March 1S.-Judd
Mortimer Lewis, secretary of the Amer
tcan Press Humorists association has
recovered from the shock of the opera
tion for appendicitis and is now with
out fever. He will, however. be con-
fined to bed and house for several
weeks and may possibly be directed by
his physician to give up all his work
for several months
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-19
nurvea on Witness Stand

SAN FRANCISCO. March 1S-Edwin
Duryea, formerly engineer for the Bay
cities Water company, was an all-day
witness today in the Crothers-Older
libel trial, which is now in its third
week
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-19
METcALF TO STUDY PROBLEM
OF BATTLESHIP ARMoR
Yy : ssoclated tress.

WASHINGTON, March 1S.--Secretary
Metcalf intends conducting an inves-
tigation of his own into the much dis
cussed question of the water line ar
NOR belt of the battleships which some
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-11
SHAW IS ALARMED
Appeals to College Men to Stop Drift
Towards Socialism Among Educators
in the Pulpit and Newspapers.

New York, Dec. 11.--Speaking before
q gathering of the alumni of Dickinson
college last night, Leslie NJ. Shaw, for
mer secretary of the treasury, appealed
to college men to save the country
from socialism. He said:
81 am alarmed at the trend toward
socialism in this country today. II
there is any power in this country to
stem it, it ought to be the trained
minds of college men. But four out
of five commencement day orations
are purely socialistic. l have met many
teachers of sociology in our schools
and universities. With few exceptions
these teachers are socialists, as you
find by a few moments conversation
with them, and with few exceptions
they are anarchists"
He said socialism is being taught
from many pulpits and many chau-
tauuua speakers are teaching social
ism, libraries are full of it, and the
trend of newspapers is toward social
istic ideas.