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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-25
WESTINGHOUSE REORGANIZATION.
Authorized Capital Increased by SlO,OOoOOO
Two Meetings in Pittsburg.

r---s.,,-r Ho, 24-To comply with the formal
ity ~ ieEal requirements. al tending toward the
reorganization OF the Westinghouse Electric and
Manufacturing Company. and asking the court 10
meetings u the stockholders were held here to-day
The following statement was issued:
A. ne meetings held today the stockholders in
creased the authorized capital stock Of the com
psny hy Sloeao,rtn. all asserting stock. ana also
s6o7re5 The substitute modified plan for the
"a fr5s--.er1 Of the debt IF the company. which
Is hssed upon the merchandise creditors plan 49,. ~
a. and q 90 GO is needed under the reimbursement
plan The rest will be subject 10 issue bE du-
-I~-s-v - IRE board Of directors The meetings
vrer n < expected the board Of directors
zr6 ne proxy committee Will he elected.
George WESTINGHOUSE acted chairman Of the
meetings. to-day. and only three outside stock
-or5s-s we're present. This was taken 70 indicate
that TIE stockholders have confidence in the plans
for reorganization
Inc -esdfustraent committee the merchandise
EDITORS oo-7ro,ttea and the stockholders commit
Tee have approved the following board Of directors
which 9sl probablv he elected at the meeting 10
- he'd here next Monday:
Edwin 2 Atkins. OF Boston; A G. Becker, Of
Chicago. Anthony X Brady. Of New York; Charles
? BROKER. q Ansonia- Conn. J D Gallery, or
r1rtstIrg, E c. Converse. OF New York. Richard
Tbelareld. New York. 2 NJ. Herr. OF PittsbUrg:
James {. Kuhn, Of Pittsburg. Joseph u. Marsh, Of
Pittsburg, William McConway. Of Pittsburg;
Charles A Moore. Of New York: Neal Ranteul OF
Boston George NJ Verify. Of Niddletown. Ohio;
George Westinghouse. Of P1ttsburg. and Albert II.
WiEgin % New York.
The committees have also approved the following
proxy committee:
Charles Francis Adams Of Boston: James n
Jsrvie. - New York: p ". Roebline Of Trenton
\. J. Jacob II. schiT. Of New York aad Robert s
Smith a FittsbErg
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-25
MASTER PRINTERS MEET,
Employers FaUoring Only Uriox
Help Elect Officers.

The New York branch OF the Printers' Leaxus
Of America held it's second annual dinner last night
at the Hotel Westminster. 18th street and Irving
Place. About one hundred and twenty Ave mem
bers and guests were present. The members Of the
league. employing than 500 union workman,
have their object in thus organizing the peace
full solution Of labor troubles As master printers
they have banded together to employ nons bus
union workmen under union conditions
Joseph ]. Little. Of J. J. Little & Ives Company
No. AS TO AS East oath street. the toastrnas-
ter. Charles Francis OF the Charles Francis Press
president of the league. spoke on This Printers
League; Economic Evils and Their Remedy
was the subject spoke on by Henry w Cherouny,
- the Cherouny Printing and Publishing Com
pany, retiring vtce-president OF the league; Will
lam n. Van Wsrt, recording secretary. responded
TO the. toast The Leagues Invitation 70 the Out
slider: T Channon Press discussed The Union
and the Law" and the Rev. Percy StIckney Grant
rector of the Church OF the Ascension and chap
lain of the league. spoke The Church and
Labor" other speakers Oswald Maun.,
general manager Of the Unity Press. and J. ".
Walker.
President Francis said. among other things.
1t may be that We can never embrace in ons
body the great interests OF the ennDIoyia nrin+sT
of the United States. but We can and ought 10
League Of America all of the employers whose
employes are organized, for the specific purpose
day are really as much interested should b
selves are. Every EMPLOYER who becomes a mem
Der of our organization strengthens claim 20
fair and preferential contracts with the unions
and the certainty OF Immunity rom the de-
structtve strike or lockout which has
both employer and employee many hours Of anxiety
and vast wealth and has halted his pursuit CT
happiness
We have so far achieved the following results.
Contracts with three unions. Of which
made in open session with the union; or
peace our members for two years an tncuIca-
ton Of the principles OF fairness and equity into
the rank and file of the unions. and Endorsement
Of the principles set forth in plan and scope
by the Allied Printing Trades Council and BY the
international Typographical Union
Previous to the dinner the following officers wers
elected for the ensuing year President Charles
Francis: vCe-president. J. William Walker:
cording secretary. William H. Van Wart. treas
urer. B. Peele WiIIett. and corresponding secre-
tary. D. ". Gregory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-25
BARRICADED NEGRO SURROUNDED.
Armed White Men Wait for Assailant of Pc
liceman. Who Defies Arrest.

Salisbury, Md. Nov. 24.-James Crouch.
policeman. is in a critical condition at a local
hospital with bullet in his stomach and an
other in his arm, while "Sambo' Parsons. his
assailant. negro is intrenched in house with
q dozen armed white watching for favor
able chance to get him out.
Parsons. after shooting Crouch. went about
town defying any one to arrest him. finally
withdrawing to a negro settlement on the out
skirts Of the town The shooting occurred at
early hour this morning when Parsons and
several companions were surprised in a crap
game by Crouch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-25
u. s.. RUBBER IN FRANCE

TIE French government has granted the applica-
ton. made last suumer for the official introduc-
tfor II France 81 bearer certificates renreeart
trE 80 90 shares Of first preferred stock Of the
Tinted States Rubber COMPANY. The French public
r. accustomed the Of certificates in small de-
yrira lions IN favor OF the bearer and IN dealing
n France in foreign securities 81 has been found
desfrs be conform TO this custom oy arrange
rreut under which the certificates OF stock are de-
posted with trust company, which in turn issues
against such stock deposit bearer certificates for
circulation in France The text Of these certificates
= IN French and English. This is the first Ameri-
Industrial stock 10 be introduced in this man
ner the French market
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-25
INDEPENDENTS GET REST OF TOBACCO.
Charge That Burley Society Favor Trust-Full
Price for 25 Per Cent
TBy Telegraph &c The Tribune J

lexington Ky. Nov. 2.-Representatves OF in
dependent tobacco manufacturers from all over the
country gathered at Winchester succeeded tonight
in buying the remaining 3 per of the 1906
1907 crops Of Burlev tobacco in the pool. It
only after hard fight and after charges that the
Burley Society was discriminating In favor Of the
American Tobacco Company made and pre-
scented 10 the executive committee that the deal
went through.
The contract. which signed by both sides
after the Independent representatives and indie
pendent brokers had formed pool for their mutual
interest was drawn up by attorney representing
the Burley Society. and was to the effect that the
independents would pay the same price that
paid by the American Tobacco Company last week
for - per cent. It stipulated in the contract
that the trust would stand by the big deal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-25
SWEDISH MINISTER IN AUTO SMASH.
With His Secretary Escapes Injury When Car
Breaks in Pittshnrg

PittsburE. Nov 24-Herman De Tagercrantz
Swedish Minister TO the United States, and his
rotary. Count Uggas. narrowly escaped injury here
to-day in automobile accident. The prominent
foreigners arrived over the Pennsylvania Railroad
from Washington TO attend the official celebration
Of the sesqucentennial of Pittsburg here to-mor-
While being taken from the East Liberty
station TO the Hotel SCheney the front axle of
automobile broke The poughed along the
street for distance. and the party received
severe jolting-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-25
THREE ESCAPE SING SING.
Prisoners Working on Ne5o Prison
Site Take to the Hoods.

officials Of Sing Sing prison asked the police
here last night to look for three prisoners who
escaped Yesterday afternoon while at work on
the site Of the state prison. near Fort
Montgomery. Their names given as Abel
Fuller. of Lake Placid: George Rogers. of AL
bany, and Max Ferrano OF New York City.
1t will be difficult for the three to go far, as
they are in prison clothing although they may
find hiding places in the thickly wooded slopes
back of the prison site
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-25
IN HOLLAND WITH Mr.. ELMENDoRF.

A large audience in the Brooklyn Academy OF
Music gave evidence Of much pleasure and interest
yesterday afternoon in Dwight Elmendorfs lecture
on Holland. the Land of bikes and Windmls.'
With the aid of moving pictures and stereoptlcon
views the lecturer made his hearers acquainted WITH
many scenes artists have loved 10 paint. with some
Of the masterpieces in the Rtks Museum at Am
sterdan1' with the cheese and flower markets OF
Alkmaar and with famous Dutch bulb fields
Streets and buildings I'm some of the oldest cities
and towns IN Holland pictured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-25
DINNER FOR A THOUSAND CHILDREN.
New Yorker, Who. Withholds His Identity,
Paws for Kansas City Thanksgiving Feast

TBv Telegraph 70 The Tribune
Kansas CITY Mo. Nov. z4-'I would ike 10 give
= Thanksgiving dinner in Kansas City to thou
sand poor children. 7 DO want any 70
know who is giving the dinner. do not desire
any publicity See II you can arrange this and
wire me.
The name Of the author OF this letter e a secret.
So is the identity OF the person who received ~
But the dinner IS TO bs given in Convention Hail
THURSDAY. The directors of the hall will make 70
charge for it's use. II IS known that the man VIE
will nav for the dinner used 70 live IN Kansas City,
has relatives here and now lives IN New York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-25
PLANS TO SUE ENGLISH PAPERS.
Canadian Railway Commissioners May Open
Actions for Libel

OTTAWA Nov. 24.-The government commissioners
who are constructing the National TRANSCRIPT
mental Railway across Canada have retained an
English solicitor and intend to press libel actions
against The London Times ana other Enghsn
dian elections printed articles charging graft In
connection with the construction of the Canadian
government railway. The commissioners deny
Vyron zdoing and expect TO give the English papers
chance To prove their charges in court. II Is
possible that the commission may sue some Amert-
can papers we'll
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-25
cHURCHGoERs SEE PASTOR SHOT.
Georgian. at Whose House He Boarded Said
Home Had Been Ruined.


Arbanv Ga Nov. 24-Believinz that the Rev.
Mr. Morris. pastor OF the Milford. Ga. Nsthodts<
Church had tried 70 ruin his home. E e Taylor
caused a sensation IN Milford Sunday b. frtnS
five shots at the preacher just as the afternoon
churchgoers were on their way home Four shots
went wild but the fifth took effect IN MorrtS's leg
After rhe shooting Taylor was put under arrest
and he sxore out a warrant charging attempted
assault against the pastor. Morris boarded at ths
home Of Taylor. who had recently married
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-25
CORONER AcRITgLLrs TRIAL BEGINS

The case OF Coroner Peter r. Acrtelli, accused OF
giving false information to an elector in connection
With the 1907 election, called before Justice
Davis I'm the Criminal Branch Of the Supreme
Court yesterday. A jury was obtained. two wit
nesses were examined. and the case was then ah-
tourned until today Two men. il is alleged. reg
stered from the corepers residence. but on subse-
ouent investigation II is alleged. II found that
nafthsr oS the men had a legal residence there
Daniel Packard. of the men. has been confined
in the House Of Detention since last svmInAr-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-25
INDIANAPOLIS PLANS EXPOSITION.

Indianapolis Nov. 24-That indianapolis is plan
ming an exposition Of national and international
scope to he held between May and November. 1911.
was definitely announced to-day. The project is in
the hands Of twenty business men, who viii com
prise the exposition committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-25
ROCK ISLAND TO SPEND st,eoo.ooo.

Chicago Nov. 24-An expenditure Of 81 900 for
new equipment and power decided by the
board OF directors and management OF the Rock ISL
and svstem to-day The order will comprise thirty
Eve locomotives and seventy steel passenger cars
The company has adopted steel construction for
nearly all its
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-25
ADFFENcE OF M. DE REUs.

The rsg,e. Nov An. Van Swinderen. the For
sg7 Minister speaking in the Second ChamPer To-
6sv did not attempt 10 excuse what ne termed
want n tact Oh the part NJ de Reus. the former
l,,,s-- - Z-srezrefa and said that the minister's
attitude vas expicable il view Of the position in
which ne vas placed in Caracas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-25
MRS. WOODROW WILSON HoNoRED.

With Mrs Woodrow Wilson, wife Of Or. Woodrow
Wilson president Of Princeton University, as a
guest OF honor more than three hundred sons and
daughters of the Land OF the Long Leaf Pine. com
prising the members OF the Georgia Society of New
York City, and their friends, celebrated the
cety's annual reception and ball IN the Waldorf
Astoria last night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-25
e. PER CENT OF TRAINS ON TIME.

Albany. Nov z4-Of 80 $50 trains reported TO the
Public Service Commission. ID District. during the
slz months from April to October ], 81 per cent
were On time The Skanesteles Railroad made the
oes1 record having 81 9 per sent Of its trains on
time TIE lowest percentage IS s. was made by the
LehiSh New England Railroad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-25

London. Nov 24.-The Board of Agriculture has
ordered the slaughter without delay of the cattle
on board the four steamers that have arrived in
England since the board issued its order prohibit
ing the importation of cattle from New York and
Pennsylvania. The animals that came in by these
vessels were found to be free from disease. but no
chances are being taken.
Speaking in the House of Lords this afternoon
President Harrington Of the Board of Agriculture
acknowledged the zeal with which the American
authorities coping with the disease He sa"
no probability of a meat shortage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-25

Philadelphia. Nov. 24--The rigid investigation OF
meat establishments in this city because Of the
outbreak of the foot and mouth disease among
cattle in Pennsylvania responsible for the
arrest here to-day Of a Greek who had made prep
aratioRs open a butcher shop without a sanitary
permit In a dngy cellar the authorities found
fourteen live sheep and calf
1t is thought that the malady has been checked
The disease has found in thirteen counties of
the state and 324 cattle and $40 swine have
been killed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-25
GUARANTEED.
One Hundred Cases of Cattle Dis
ease Found.

Detroit Nov. 24.-After conference Of Secretary
of Agriculture Wilson and Chief Melvin of the
bureau Of animal industry with state officials to-
night. quarantine ordered against Michigan
cattle similar to the enforced in Pennsylvania
and New York One hundred cases Of the foot and
mouth disease have been found in the state
Buffalo Nov. 24-Secretary Wilson of the De-
partment of Agriculture spent to-day in a per
sonal investigation. of the work being done to
stamp out the outbreak of foot and mouth disease,
and expressed himself as pleased with the situa-
ton here. He left the city for Michigan tonight
State Commissioner Pearson said to-day that the
eight herds Of cattle Akron n Y. which were
found to be infected with the disease had been
killed and buried in lime. and that the only known
cases which now exist were those discovered in
four herds of cattle Lockport and in one herd
near Penn Yam
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-24
THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, FRIDAY APRIL "a 1908.
LAUNDRIEs

DELICATE Laundry-Exceptionall fine work at
lowest prices; family work done promptly.
154J Bush NJ. Franklin Phone Franklin S15S
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-24

Los ALTOS SUBURBAN F00THILL PROPERTY
90 acres. - minutes walk from Los Altos sfl-
ton On new cntor: hne buildlng sites mag
nlfcent views. $50 per acre This is snap
Can't lose fkis- See GEORGE n HER
BERT, so Montgomery st.. care Altos LAID O.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-24

PCBLIC attention Is directed 70 the fact that
the reservation made IN 1894 by the govern
ment oS Canada. containing several miilicn
acres fertile lands located along the main hrs
Of ne Canadian Pacific railway east Of rhs
city Of Calgary. n southern Alberta- Canada.
Is now open for colonization Those interested
n stock raising. dairying- winter wheat al
fzlfz and sugar beet production apd wishing
TO acquire homes vichis his block with view
TO actual settlement should apply for detailed
information 10
FRANCIS FER-IER. IS Gsary ST. s =.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-24

FOR sale-2 lots 5o1150 each. small house a
one- part cash. balance On easy terms Al
dress EDWARD =. OWENS. BurlIngane. Cal
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-24

. $50 ACRES stock. fruit and Alfalfa land N
MADEIRA county. ]. 900 acres under ditch good
Improvements. bargain $5l-SIo-one- tnlrd
cash. balance years al per cent
5 400 acres. all level; 200 acres sedimenr
land. al under ditch. AT q sacri1ce. worth
SIS coo. price sc. .0oO cash; river and railroad
transportation.
$50 acres coed land IN shasta county; god
fruit and hog ranch lots OF wood; 81 500
cash. q bargai1-
300 acres IS per acre. on terms; miles
from railroad: Sacramento Valley.
&c. 600 acres Sacramento Valley. 81 per
acre INVESTIGATE THESE SNAPS.
D r -MIN<EY-
422 11TH ST. OAKLAND
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-24
OCR BIG DITCH

oCR BIG DITCH
NOW COVERS 5000 ACRES
OF the very best land N California. and larsrs.s
we're: Alfalfa $50 70 SIS per acre; prunss and
pears $3.50 10 $5l5 an acre; oranges. $50 70
or grass does wen here: well drained. very
heslthful: malaria; Glenn and Coiusa eOun-
ties. west side OF Sacramento river
Our special oner 70 elose cut the Bosgs tract
Is 81 SO per acre per month. Including taxes.
interest on or best 500 land: join cur excu--
c. ". WOOSTER CO. 7o2 MARKET ST
CALIFORNIA land 81 acre. balance entire pur-
chase 81 week for each acres. t1Ies.
interest: acre tracts: level. rich. clear ready
20 pl0w: under irrigation: perpetual water
night; immediate possession given. particulars
map. photographs for &c stamp Stevinson Coi-
Sisso. Sns TOO" % '0S Van Ness a'-' san s'-'-
We are SIN locating settlers BY homestead
and purchase AZ gove-nne1t prices % tls
plenty Of water. will raise ANYTHING. Full
particulars apply D. T. MINSE4. Az ll1h
SANTA ROSA. sONOMA COUNTY
fsrnins aHds maS % : osnea m saa
HAWLET. representative. Santa Rosa chamber
OF commerce ferry bldg. san Francisco.
PLENTY OF wATER
For free Information and Illustrated booklet On
10 snd % acre tracts 0f Hickman land n the
Turlock irrieation district. write 10 A E
PECK. Denair. Cal
MONEY made daily. and Cali Want Ads help 70
make II Advertise Jour wants, make them
known 10 the public through Call Want Al
An investment. not an expense. For full par
ticulers read Gail Want Ads daily
GRIDLEY Biggs and Sunset celonles-Choics
Z fruit. alfaif1 and grange irrigated lands sold
easy terms For particulars call or address
T. =. A OBERMEYER. 27o Van Ness
CONTRA COSTA county real estate for sale
Send for list. D. J. WEST. Martinez. Cal
CALL BRANCH OFFICE. 1851 Fillmore s. near
Pest
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-24
SANTA cRuz REAL EsTATE


HOMES. investments lots. ranches. acre prop
critics E3fBERT ". BROWN. santa Crnz. ca
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-24
COUNTRY REAL ESTATE

THERE'S MONEY FOR YOU IN
FRESNO COUNTY = WILL VOC
CONE AND GET YOUR SHARET
Here are some startling figures about TIA
wealth OF Fresno county.
Read then-woader about then-and then ash
yourself II you wouldn't Ike 10 live IN con-
muai1y where land produces such per capita
wealth
The PRODUCTS or FRESNO COUNTY
LAST YEAR BROUGHT SIS, o0o. 900. Tbs
POPULATION OF FRESNO COUNTY IS 45.oOo
THAT MEANS PER CAPITA FARMING
ANNUALLY OF $50 - FOR EVERY MAN.
WOMAN AND CHILD IN FRESNO COUNTY
Where Is there another agricultural county
that can make such sh0wing1
Come and ger your share 0f Fresno eounty's
great wealth.
FREE FARE
TO FRESNO
II yoG are home seeker. the Fresno Chamber
OF Commerce Is willing 70 pay your railroa1
fare 70 Fresno. ASK Mr. Hansen. AT the Board
Of Trade rooms. FsuJ building for fun Pa<-
Iiculars-
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-24
BURLNGAME REAL ESTATE


CONE DOWN TO BCRLINGANfE
Away from the noise and dir 20 the land ot
sunshine IN IS min Do you realize that you
can buy Tor and build very much cheaper
than you can In the ciry and On large LOT.
instead of - fl. On broad avenues lined wlrh
beeaufiful trees. delightful climate. grand
surroundings. al the eonvenienees q the eitys
liquor restrictions. an ideal place 70 rear ehil-
dren.
BurlIneane Is nes-er 70 the downtown Sec
ton Of the city fhsn many districts in san
Francisco The Bar shore cutoff has r.
dnced the tine 70 &c min 20 Burfingznes II
trains eaca vsy per day; also 10 Mn eleetris
LOTS $500 AND UPWARD.
iOec CASH, BALANCE SO PER MONTH
Right N the town of Bu-lingame. within .
few minutes walk q electric cars and :. z.
P r Take san Nafeo ears Mission 81 o.
train at :. p depot. Sd and Townsend srs.
Get OF az Buriiagane station; branch ofncs
LYON & HoAG.
SIS Market 81
FOR saie-2 lots. 5oxl50 each: snail house on
one: part cash. balance On easy terms Al
dress EDwARD y. 0NENS. Ba-.-ns.n.- 90.
ROSS VALLEY REAL ESTATE
FOR THOSE WHO KNOW
Ross Valley Is considered 70 - one o. ne
most Charming spots N all California 1ne
climate Is ideal and Mira Monte park. tract
Of some 70 acres. the home place q the lats
Hall NeAllisrer. Is certainly the show placa
Of that beautiful valley Tnousan1s q dollars
mis- properry vas subdlvided INTO great big
lots. the roads macadamized- sewers ana
water mains laid he Corte Nal1e-1 creek
skirts the park arnrdlng excellent boating and
bathing ne gs1sss ss ro s5e 500 sS
brys lots which covered with grsgd trees-
Terms 10 per cent cash. baiance kl0~mourhly-
See this iand. by al means: II VIII certainly
repay yon- Take Sausalto ferry ana slectr1$
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-24
MARIN COUNTY REAL ESTATE

BEAUTIFUL CAMP sITEs-LOw RENT
Let's cottages. homes Of all kinds easy terua
II desired Laurel Dells lots So and up-
v. L C0CRTRIGHT.
Opp Union Depot. san Rafael. Cal