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Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
JUDGE DEPLORES
GRAFT PRESENCE
SAYS PUBLIC BUILDING BUILT
HONESTLY is A FREAK
New York Supreme Court Justices
Startling Statement In Opinion
Reducing Compensation of
Damage Appraisers
ASSOCIATED Pressl


TROY. N. Y, Dec. 2S.-"The age of
patriotism has yielded to the age of
cGmmerciallsm. Uppermost in the hui
man mind today is, not the Stars and
Stripes, but the dollar mark"
Such was the declaration of Supreme
Court Justice Wesley o. Howard, in
ar opinion today reducing the COM
pensation of members of a commission
appointed to appraise damages to
property resulting from the construc-
ton of the Ashokan reservoir in Ulster
county, which is to furnish a water
supply for New York city.
while the commission furnishes ave-
nues for the reckless escape of many
dollars, there are other channels of
leakage and waste fully as appalling"
said Justice Howard.
1T is greatly to be regretted no pub
lie enterprise can be projected and
consummated without this appalling
loss, called graft Graft is not neces-
saTily an illegal expenditure of money,
but it is that unnecessary wasteful use
ti.at characterizes the construction of
every public venture.
"At least 40 per cent of all money
appropriated for public use is lost in
graft. All things could be possible If
this frightful leak could be stopped
roads, canals, Libraries, asylums and
hospitals.
Graft is as much an element to be
reckoned with in computing the cost
of a public structure as is cement or
lumber.
1T has come to be a matter of course
this rake-off--a loss recognized by
all who make estimates Of cost in such
cases. A public structure built hon
estly would be a freak"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
SOUTHERN PACIFIC RATE
DECLARED UNREASONABLE
Interstate Commission Takes Excep-
ton to Freight Charges to Pacific
Coast Terminals

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-When a
railroad rate is unreasonable in a
specific case in a given territory it is
also unreasonable from all points in
the territory that took the same rate
on traffic transported under similar
circumstances and conditions.
This principle was announced by the
interstate commerce commission in a
decision handed down today in the
case of the Standard Hardwood Lum-
ber company VS.. the Southern Pacific
railroad The decision affects a large
number of cases involving the trans
porta tion of hardwood from points be-
tween the Mississippi river and Pacific
terminals.
A rate of IS cents per 100 pounds be-
ing unreasonable from Mississippi
river points to Pacific terminals, the
commission held this to be prima facie
evidence that the rate was unreason-
able from all points in the same terri
tory which took che same rate on traf-
fic transported Under similar circum-
stances and that a 75-cent rate should
be applied to all of these points
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
RAILWAY MANAGERS SAY
THEY HAVE NO FEAR OF
SPREADING OF STRIKE

CHICAGO, Dec 2S.--H. B. Perham
president of the railway telegraphers
arrived today and will confer tomorrow
with Vice Presidents Connors and He
berling of the Swithchmens union of
North America before leaving for
Washington to seek federal interven-
tion in the northwest labor controversy.
A statement issued tonight by the
General Managers association OF the
railroads said:
"Concerning the efforts OF Mr.. Per-
ham to have the interstate commerce
commission investigate as to whether
(.he railroads are moving traffic, this is
wholly unnecessary, as the railroads
themselves Will save anyone the
trouble of going to Washington for this
purpose If they care to make their own
Investigation.
I'VE at no time have feared, nor do
we now fear, a spread of the strike, be-
cause 1t is not likely that the American
Federation of Labor is willing to give
official sanction to an Illegal strike, as
this one has been"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
HEADS OF EXCHANGE
INVESTIGATING FURRY
Committee Trying to Discover Cause
of Sudden Gyratons In Prices
of Rock Island Shares
Monday

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-The stock ex-
change committee today began It's IN
vestigation into the causes which sent
Rock Island common stock soaring for
an advance of 311a points yesterday
and then. dropped the stock back again
to it's starting point, causing a squeeze
of the shorts. -,
The committee of three met and VIII
go over the trading sheets. The inVes-
tigators have full power TO act ana
will endeaVor to trace the origin Oh
the buying orders.
The report OF the Hughes commission
on stock exchange practices Is now IN
the governors hands and has not peeh
given to the legislature.
BY the testimony of a number or
witnesses who appeared before the
committee it was shown that eight or
more brokerage houses were active IN
the buying of Rock Island common
during Yesterdays furry. The com
mittee will trace these orders to their
source. 1t is expected the inquiry will
be concluded by Friday. Fun pub
licity of the result is promised by the
officials of the exchange.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
STRIKE LEADERS LEAVE
ST. PAUL; NO SETTLEMENT

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Dec. 2S.-All Of the
strike leaders who have been in consul
tation with President Hawley of the
Switchmen's union have left the city.
and there were no new developments
this forenoon
President Perham of the railroad
telegraphers, who was chairman of the
American Federation of Labor railway
section, Is in Chicago today, and to-
morrow evening he expects to be in
Washington, where he will confer with
members of the Interstate commerce
commission 10 learn If that body or
President Taft may be induced TO in
tervene and avert a general strike.
President G.. B. Howley Of the State
Federation of Labor is in Duluth today,
leaving President Hawley and his as
sistants alone in charge OF the strike
today
Being asked II the report were true
that freight handlers, machinists and
clerks unions would go on strike with
out waiting further communication
from Mr.. Perham, Mr.. Hawley said:
"Such action on the part Of those un-
ions would turn public sentiment
against the strikers and would not i'm
any way help the cause. / am not in
favor of that kind OF a sympathetic
strike"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
WESTERN PACIFIC TO
OPEN SEATTLE OFFICES
C. M. Levy Does Not Credit Story of
Traffic Arrangement Between
Hill and Gould Systems

SEATTLE, Dec. CSC. NJ. Levy,
vice president and general manager
of the Western Pacific railroad, the
new Gould extension to the Pacific
coast, said today that the company
would open offices here for general
passenger and freight business. He
said:
II scarcely credit the story circu-
lated in the west some weeks ago to
the effect that James ]. Hill and the
Gould system had completed traffic
arrangement whereby the Western Pa
cifc would gain an entrance into Seat
tie over the Hill road in Oregon and
Washington, in return for which Hill
trains were to enter San Francisco
over the Western Pacific.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
HERTER HOME GIVEN
TO SON AS PRESENT
ARTIST GETS SHOW PLACE OF
SANTA BARBARA
Residence Valued at $15o,0oo and
Rare Art Treasures Are Christ
mas Gift from Mother
of Painter

SANTA BARBARA, Dec. 2S.-Albert
Herter. noted New York artist is
now the owner of the beautiful Herter
home, standing in a full square block
bounded by Micheltorena, Arellaga,
Garden and Santa Barbara streets. The
home was presented to him as
Christmas present by Mrs. Christian
Herter his mother, in consideration OF
"love and affection" according to the
deed filed yesterday at the courthouse.
Mrs. Herter was asked today If the
transfer means that her distinguished
son is to come to Santa Barbara to
make his home.
ut is not at all probable for the
present" she answered, although he
is coming here about next March to
pay me another visit. have only two
sons, and he is the only one who would
be likely to make use Of the Santa
Barbara home in the event of my
DEATH"
Mrs. Herters gift is by far the big
gest Christmas present given in Santa
Barbara. The Herter home Is consid-
cred by many the most magnificent in
Santa Barbara. In dollars and cents it
represents an investment of at least
$150,000. But the art treasures which it
contains are without price and their
value cannot be estiIntaed in terms of
the dollar mark. They include many
rare objects of art collected by the late
Christian Herter, millionaire decorative
artist of New York city, from whom
Albert Herter doubtless inherited his
great talent. Albert Herter has re-
peatedly demonstrated his ability to
carry the mantle of his father. His
latest work of Importance to attract
attention was the designing and maxi
ing of an immense tapestry for the
Denver auditorium.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
SECRETARY OF WAR GETS
WELCOME IN PORTO RICO
Gala Reception Is Extended to J. M.
Dickinson and Brigadier General
Edwards at San Juan

SAN JUAN, p. r., Dec. Ex-Governor
Colton's reception last night in honor
of the American secretary OF war;
Jacob M. Dickinson. and Brigadier
General Edwards, chief of the bureau
Of insular affairs, was unsurpassed
even by that given to President Roose-
welt in 1906.
Delegations from all towns In the
island and from all branches OF so
ciety were present. The Republican
and Unionist parties, which nave
united to urge citizenship, an elective
senate and other reforms, have APP
pointed a committee to confer with
Secretary Dickinson. The committee
will present a petition to congress re-
questing that these proposals be car
ried into effect.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
STRIKERS AWAIT
PERHAM'SACTION
SITUATION IN NORTHWEST is
WAITING GAME
LABOR LEADER GOES TO SECURE
FEDERAL AID
Officers Of swltehmen's Union Refuse
to Discuss Probability of Railroad
Allied Organizations Going
Out on shori Notice
[Associated Pressl

LAssociated Press1
ST. PAUL, Dec. 2S.-The strike situa-
tion in the northwest has become q
waiting game, all further action being
contingent on the success of IL. Il.
Perham, on his way to Washington to
secure federal help In the controversy
between the railroads and the switch
men.
On the course of Mr.. Perham who is
chairman of the railway branch of the
American Federation of Labor will de-
pend the future action of the allied
bodies on the matter of a general
strike.
President r. T. Hawley OF the
Swltchmens Union of North America
would say nothing, and Vice President
Harshburger said he could neither af-
firm nor deny the report that the
unions are ready to strike on short no.
tice.
1t has been stated by Mr.. Perham
that some of the unions are ready to
so out at any time. These presumably
are the railway clerks, freight hand
lers and maintenance of way men, Mr..
Harshburger said:
There are influences at work both
in st. Paul and Washington that may
result in the termination of the strike
in a very short time"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
HEALTH BENEFITED IN
ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE
Oakland Woman Drinks Permangan=
ate OF Potash and Peroxide of
Hydrogen, and Is Made Better

OAKLAND, Dec. 2S.-Ignorance of
the effects of chemicals led Miss Helen
Rosencrantz to administer double
dose of oxygen to herself yesterday in
an Intellectual effort to end her life.
She emerged from the ordeal much
benefited in health, physicians say.
Dependency drove her to swallow sew
eral grains of permanganate Of pot
ash.
Fearing that this drug might not
have the desired effect, she drank the
contents of a bottle of hydrogen per-
oxide, which, interaeting with the
permanganate. produced large vol
ume of oxygen and caused her great
pain but put her in no danger of
death. When the reaction finally
ceased Miss Rosencrantz left the hos
pital where neighbors sent her minus
her melancholia and, according to the
physicians, absolutely disintected
throughout her alimentary system.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
MAN WHO LEAVES FEUD
IS SHOT AT SALT LAKE

SALT LAKE, Utah, Dec. PA ven
delta transferred to this city from
Portland, Ore, is said to be back of an
attempted assassination here tonight
when three shots were fired at Charles
Walker of Portland, one of them taking
effect in his left arm.
Walker claims to be merchant and
says that he came from Oregon to
escape a feud in which his life was
threatened. He was passing a saloon
at First South and West Temple streets
this morning when a well dressed
stranger stepped into the street, and
with the exclamation "I'll get you
right" began firing.
Walker drew his own revolver, but
was wounded before he could use It.
The stranger, pursued by two officers,
escaped by climbing a fence. Walker
refuses to discuss the strange fate that
,saonaces him
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
GOV. FREAR OF HAWAII is
FORCED TO PAY $400 FINE
Government Has Problem to Face in
Expense Account of lnsular
Chief Executive

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2S.-When
Governor Frear of Hawaii, who has
been in Washington on government
business, turns in his expense account,
he will confront the United States aud
itor with a problem.
He sailed today for Honolulu on the
Japanese liner Tenyo Maru. and, un-
der the coastwise navigation act, was
forced to pay federal fine of $400 for
himself and daughter. imposed on pas
sengers travelling between two AmerI-
can ports on a foreign vessel.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
MINER FOLLOWED BY
THUGS AND ROBBED
SHADOWED FROM BAKERS
FIELD T0 BAY
William c. Eich Is Waylald, Pockets
Relieved of $4,000 and Is Then
Raped Over the
Head

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2S.-Fol-
lowed by three thugs, all the way from
Bakersfield to this city, William G.
Eich, a miner from Randsburg, on the
Mojave desert, was robbed of $4,000 in
cash and knocked on the head.
When Eich left Randsburg it was
generally known that he carried much
money, and at Bakersfield three men
boarded the train and he thinks spot
ted him. They continued on to San
Francisco.
When Eich was crossing through
jefferson Square last night, three men
stepped out of the darkness and one,
putting a revolver under his nose, de-
manded his money. They took il all,
and then raped him over the head,
This morning Eich reported the hold
up to the police.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
OVERWORK CAUSES RAILWAY
OFFICIAL TO BECOME CRAZY

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2S.-Bern-
hard II. Bail second vice president and
general freight traffic manager of the
Philadelphia & Reading company, be-
came violently insane today in his Of
flee in the Reading Terminal, the COM
pany's big Office building, and after a
struggle was removed to a hospital.
1t is believed overwork was the cause
of Mr. Balls breakdown.
Mr.. Bail was considered one of the
greatest experts on freight traffic in
the country. He has been with the
Reading company for long time.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
WIFE REFUSES TO TESTIFY
AGAINST HUSBAND; IN VAIN

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 2S-Despite
the refusal of his wife to testify
against him, II. H. Williams was held
to answer to the superior court today
on a charge of attempt to commit muir
der.
Williams eloped from Philadelphia
with the woman, and shortly after
their arrival here Mrs. Williams de-
serted him.
williams found her in a hotel. and
after a quarrel shot her. 1t was be-
lieved at first that the wound was fa-
tai, but Mrs. Williams recovered. When
Williams was arraigned Mrs. Williams
testified that she shot herself, and on
being threatened with prosecution for
perjury she refused to testify at all in
the hearing, which ended today.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
BOY SHOOTS MOTHER,
HOLDS POSSE AT BAY
Memphis Youth Becomes Desperate In
Belief That His Act Had Re-
suited in Death

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec. 2S.-En-
trenched at the home of friend and
apparently desperate in the belief that
he had killed his mother, James r.
Roach, scarcely more than a youth
held at bay small posse on the out
skirts of Memphis for several hours
today.
During the forenoon, after he had
evaded capture for several hours,
Roach managed to escape from the
house where a lone deputy sheriff with
q posse Of citizens was on guard await
ing the arrival of reinforcements.
The shooting of the mother, Mrs.
Sallie Miller, occurred at her suburban
store, following an argument as to
money matters. late yesterday. Mrs.
Miller probably will recover.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
SAYS HE WILL CHARGE
w. R. HEARST WITH FRAUD
New York Attorney Declares He Will
Have Publisher Arrested Within
Twenty-four Hours

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-Louis A. Gull
liver, attorney for Francis Dolan, who
is charged with aiding in the alleged
Tammany theft of the independence
league machinery in the September
primaries, said in court today that he
would apply for a warrant for the ar
rest of William r. Hearst in the next
twenty -four hours.
CULVER declared that the charge
would be election fraud in that Hearst
failed TO obey the mandatory injunc-
tion of the law which specifies that
delegates chosen at primaries must be
summoned to the convention to which
they are elected, even though the con-
vention does nothing more than to ad-
journ sine die.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
SOLDIER WHO ESCAPED
ANDERS0NVIELE DIES

SANTA CRUZ. Cal. Dec. 2S.-The
funeral of Ralph o. Bates, said to be
the last of the eighty Union soldiers
who escaped from Andersonville prison
by tunnelng a way out. and who re-
ceived honors from President Lincoln.
was held here today with military
honors. The doctor to whose sanitar-
ium Bates was taken when he fell i'll
was the officer under whom he enlisted
for the war
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
TO HOLD DEMONSTRATIONS
OF sHIRTWAIsT STRIKERS

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-Preparations
were in progress today for a mass
meeting I'm Madison Square garden,
where 1900 union shirtwaist makers
plan TO hold one of the greatest labor
demonstrations in New York's history.
The proposed meeting is a part of
the fight the striking women are MAX
ing to obtain recognition of their
union.
Following their rejection of a propo-
sitiont which would have ended the
strike, the strikers today despite re-
ports the women,s trade union with
drew its support, declared their in
tention OF continuing their fight
1t is conceded the whole question is
now one of recognition of the union.
The manufacturers are willing to meet
the strikers other demands, but the
young women declare that without the
support of a recognized union any vic
tory they might win would be fruit
less.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
SOUTHERN PACIFIC FILES
AMENDMENT TO CHARTER

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Dec. 2S-The
Southern Pacific company filed an
amendment to its charter here today,
certifying that of the $76,OOO,OOO of the
preferred stock of the company hereto
fore authorized to be issued, and con-
sistlng of 100000 shares of the par value
of 800 each. 74451S shares have been
converted into a similar number of the
common capital stock of the company,
the remainder of the issue having been
redeemed or Cancelled.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
CARRIE NATION MAKES
APPEAL FROM $100 FINE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Mrs. Car
rie Nation has appealed the case in
which she was fined $100 for smash
ing the bar at the union station in
this city some weeks ago from the
police court to the district court of
appeals. Her attorney has raised sew
eral constitutional questions. the prin-
cipal one being that the prosecutions
should have been made in the name
of the United States instead of the
District of Columbia.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
Hearst Remains Silent

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2S.-William
r.. Hearst, who is now in this city,
declined to make any comment tonight
when the statement of Attorney Louis
A. CULVER, made in New York today,
that he would seek the arrest of Mr..
Hearst within twenty-four hours on
a charge of election frauds was read
to him over the telephone. MIR. Hearst
arrived from New York last Friday.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
Strike Conferences Continued

CHICAGO, Dec. 28.-The conference
between the representatives of the rail-
roads and the switchmen's union was
continued here today. Another con-
ference in session here continued the
discussion OF the demands of the loco
motive firemen for increases in their
wages. No definite action was taken
az either meeting, and the discussions
will be resumed tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
roIstox Has Bronchitis

YASNAYA, Poliana Russia, Dec. 2S,
A diagnosis develops that Count Leo
Tolstoy is suffering from bronchitis and
Inflammation of the liver. The high
fever of yesterday was followed today
by lower temperature.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
Shaver is cantured

TOLEDO, o., Dec. 2S.-Joseph Mack
ley 33 years old. who killed 1S-year-old
Caroline Hunt and shot her parents,
stephen Hunt and his wife, last night.
was captured tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-29
Two Men Drowned

NELSON, B. c., Dec. 2S-While
crossing ,Kootenay lake yesterday
George NorthGm and Herbert Cole
young men, were drowned by the cap
sizing of their canoe.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-07-14
Sturgeon Fishing in the Amur.

There are two varieties of stur-
geon found in the lower Amur river.
Formerly sturgeon weighing from
100 to 100 pounds were frequently
caught, but at present large spec
linens are scarce and the average
weight is now only thirty-six to forty
pounds. Government regulations
limit the fishing season from June
Is until the opening of navigation.
but it is not possible to enforce these
laws, with the result that fishing
takes place throughout the year.
In however, fishing for
sturgeon is not good and the inhab-
itants devote their attention to other
pursuits, but in the winter, when
the river Is frozen. the serious stur-
geon fishing takes place. The fall
movement of ice frightens the fish,
which take refuge in deep places,
forming excellent fishing pools.
In summer the fish are caught by
hooks fastened to strong ropes and
cast in the deep channel of the river,
or by means Of a dragnet. locally
known as a "dgikharka.' The lat
ter system was introduced about ten
or twelve ycars'ago. since which time
the number Of fish in the river has
greatly diminished. As fishing con
tinues. contrary to law, throughout
the spawning period. it can readily
pe understood that this. in addition
to the use Of a dragnet. win soon
exterminate the sturgeon. Regula-
lions have been introduced to pro-
hibit the use of the "~dgikharka, but.
like the closed season regulations, il
has not been possible to enforce them.
In winter the fish are caught prin-
cipallv with hooks, which are cast in
the deep pools. and as most Of these
places are well known to the local
inhabitants, the hooks and dragnets
soon gather in almost all the fish In
the pools.
In summer sturgeon are sold fresh
to steamers and in the towns of Ha-
harofsk and N%icolaevsk. and In win
ter they are supplied frozen. Very
small quantities are sailed or
smoked. and then only for local con-
sumption. Little attention is paid
TO the ~by-products. with the eXcep-
ton of caviar, which in summer IL
sold locally fresh or slightly sailed.
In winter caviar is sold fresh in Ha-
barofsk and Nicolaevsk. but as IL
deteriorates rapidly. due 10 the frost
only about 25 per cent remains un-
spoiled.-Consular Report.