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Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16
SYSTEM OF NAVY
MAY BE CHANGED
IMPORTANT CONFERENCE HELD
IN WASHINGTON
CRITICISM EXPECTED TO CAUSE
REORGANIZATION
Ten Prominent Men Meet in Offices Of
Secretary Newberry-Paul Nor
ton Presides-NeW Plans
Endorsed
IBy Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-An lnl-
portant conference on the administra-
ton Of naval affairs by the navy de-
partment, which may result in the reOr-
ganization of the system at present in
vogue in that department, was held
today.
Criticisms Of the naval administration
under the present bureau system has
resulted in the bringing together today
OF ten men of wide experience in navy
department matters.
Those who are in attendance at the
meeting in the offices of the secretary
of the navy are Supreme Court Justice
William H. Moody, Paul Morton of New
York, former secretaries of the navy;
United States Judge A. G. Dayton of
| West Virginia, formerly chairman of
the house committee on naval affairs
Herbert l.. Satterlee, the present assis-
tant secretary of the navy; Rear Adj
miral RObley D. Evans, retired, former
commander in chief of the Atlantic
fleet; Rear AdmiraIs Alfred T. Mahan.
retired; stephen B. Luce, retired, both
on special duty at the naval war col
lege, Newport r. l.; Rear Admiral
William N. Folger, retired, former
naval chief or ordnance; Rear Admiral
w S. Cowles, chief of the bureau of
equipment, and Commander William NJ.
Fullam of the naval training station at
Newport, R. l., who will act as re-
corder.
Paul Morton presided at the confer
ence
Secretary Newberry announced later
that the conference had approved the
plans he had already put into effect,
which include the enlargement of the
general board so as to make it repre-
sentative of all branches Of the service,
and designation Of the chief of the
bureau of construction as acting chief
of the bureau of steam engineering with
the possibility of a merger of these
bureaus
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS

SPERRY LEAVES ROME-Rear Admiral
Sperry and members Of his staff left Rome
yesterday for Naples.
FIFTY-SIX MINERS KILLED-The ex-
plosion of fire damp in the Auga coal mine
at Veszprim, Hungary, late Thursday re-
suited in the death of 1fty-six men. OF 240
men entombed 1874 were taken out alive.
POETS DAUGHTER DIES-Miss Ellen
Emerson, eldest daughter of the late Ralph
Waldo Emerson, the poet died near Con-
cord, Mass, late Thursday night. She was
20 years old and had been in poor health
for some time. Through her father she met
and entertained many literary personages.
SNIELTERNIEN STRIKE-The employees
of the mechanical rooster department of
the zinc smelter Of the United States Smelt-
ing and Refining company at Pueblo, Col,
have goe on a strike for an increase in pay
from s1.75 to 81 per day. Only few men
affected, and their places are filled.
BODY IDENTIFIED-The body of 1. E.
Lambert, which taken from the ruins of
the Copeland hotel at Topeka, have been
identified by DIR. j. E. Morgan, an Emporia
dentist. Following a close investigation of
the teeth DR.. Morgan declared they were
those of DR.. Lambert. as he recognized the
filings
WARSHIP ARRIVES-The battleship
Georgia arrived at Marseiles yesterday from
Port Said The Nebraska, Rhode Island and
New Jersey are expected soon. All arrange
ments for the reception of the vessels have
been completed. The Georgia was greeted
by a large crowd that had assembled on the
water front
CHAPEL BURNED-The chapel and class
room building at the klamath Indian agency,
near klamath Falls. Ore, were destroyed by
fire late Thursday night. The buildings cost
$32 600. When the fire under good
Roadway a search was made for the night
Waterman, who it was feared had persisted
in the flames. He was found reading a
book in the basement of distant building.
He had not heard of the fire.
DEWEY FAVORS PLAN-Admral Dewey,
president of the general board of the navy,
has sent to Secretary Newberry of the navy
a letter in which he cordially approves of
the withdrawal of the marines from the
ships of the navy, recently ordered by the
president. He says it is the policy Of the
department to employ these men as in
tegral part of the navy, and war plans are
worked out accordingly, but when embarked
they will be ships and especially fitted
to carry expeditonary forces and advanced
base material.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16
FULLERTON GOES "WET"
RY MARGIN OF TWO VOTES
Prohibition Element Is Defeated After
One OF the Hardest Fights
Ever Waqed in the
Town

FULLERTON, Jan. 15-In one of the
hardest fought elections ever held IN
this city the VETS won today by a
majority of two votes over the "Drys.''
This means that Fullerton will have
saloons and will be what is generally
known as an "open" town. 1t has been
dry for six years.
When the count was concluded to-
night the vote stood: For saloons, 1856;
against saloons, 1874.
The business interests of the town
generally, it is understood, favored
licensing saloons.
Some twenty Mexicans, whom the
prohibitionist element declared were
brought in for the purpose of carrying
the town, were barred from voting. Two
points were raised against them-one
that they could neither read nor write,
and the other that they had not lived
in the county the requisite length of
time.
The controversy over these voters
aroused considerable feeling, but no Sc
rious alteration occurred.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16
DIPLOMATS DISCUSS
ACTION OF CHINESE
MINISTERS MAKE CALL ON
PRINCE CHING
Dismissal of Grand Councillor Yuan
Shat kai Causes Complex Stua=
ton - Acceptance of Act
Probable, However

PEKIN, Jan. 15.-W. w. Rockhill, the
American minister, and Sir J. N. Jor-
dan, the British minister, today called
upon Prince Ching, president of the
foreign board, and made representa-
lions on the subject of the recent dis
missal from Office of Yuan Shat Kat,
member of the grand council.
This step was taken independently of
the other diplomatic representatives in
Pekin, and without communication of
the intention to the foreign board
The ministers proceeded in accord
ance with the recommendations made
to them by their respective govern
ments.
The diplomats here are so divided
upon the question Of approaching China
regarding the dismissal of Yuan Shat
Kai that the American and British min
listers had to act alone.
They disclaim any Intervention, but
it is thought they objected to the dis
missal.
formal reception of the diplomatic corps
at which the regime of Prince Chun will
be recognized, and it's wish is due
partly to the reception abroad of the
news of Yuan Shat KaPs dismissal a.;
we'll as local press comment thereon
The diplomats, however, are DELHI
Grating the suggestion, and it is not
likely that the British and American
ministers will signify their acceptance
before the regent gives his reasons for
the dismissal of Yuan Shat Kali to-
gether with assurances for the future
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16
HAMS ACQUITTED
AFTER IS VOTES
JURY OUT % HOURS BEFORE
RETURNING VERDICT
FOR SECOND TIME AUTHOR is
FREED OF MURDER CHARGE
Previous to Trial for Alleged Killing
of William Annis, Writer Was
accused of Shooting
Friend
tBv Associated Press. !

FLUSHING, l.. l., Jan. 15.-Thornton
Jenkins Hams was acquitted today OF
the charge of murder in the first degree
which grew out of the killing of Will
liam E. Annis at the Bayslde Yacht
club on August Is, 1908.
Hams stood guard over his brother,
Capt. Peter G. Hams, jr., while the lat
ter shot Annis, but did not actually
participate in the shooting.
His brother, Capt. Hams, has not yet
been put on trial.
This is the second time that Hams
has, been acquitted Of a murder charge.
In 1891 he was tried in Virginia for
killing his former friend, Edward A.
Hanningan of Fortress Monroe, with
whom he quarreled while canoeing.
That time he was acquitted on the
ground that he acted in self-defense.
The jury was out twenty-five hours.
1t was learned from Foreman Hill that
fifteen ballots were taken. The hrst
stood to for acquittal.
Justice Crane shortly before 8
o'clock sent for the jury to inquire
whether there was a possibility of
reaching an agreement. The jurors
sent back word that they desired a
little more time.
Finally the big oak door in the rear
of the court room swung open and the
file Of Jurors came into the court and
took their places in the box.
The foreman arose and informed
Justice Crane that a verdict had been
reached.
The clerk ordered the jury to stand,
and asked the foreman what their
verdict was.
Foreman's Voice Loud
mot guilty." said Foreman Hill in
a loud voice.
Spectators cheered loudly and
clapped their hands, the din being so
great that the blows of Justice Cranes
gavel only could be heard a few feet
away.
Clear the court room" cried JUS
out the Railways and put out every
body except the press and lawyers
into the street."
Thornton Hams face was a study in
emotional change. From the haggard
look his face quickly frightened in a
smile to the jurors, and then, turning
to Mr.. Shay, one Of his counsel, he
shook him by the hand. Tears filled
his eyes and he drew his handkerchief
and wiped them away.
The court room cleared Justice
Crane discharged the defendant, who
arose and smilingly bowed to the judge
and to the jury.
After Hams had taken a seat beside
his counsel Judge Crane thanked the
jury for their services in the case and
discharged them.
AS Thornton J. Hams left the court
room he made the following statement:
Il am going back to the Long Island
City Jail to see Connie and tell him
the glorious news. I shall visit him
now every day Tonight L am going
to the Hotel Aston to be with my father
and mother, and tomorrow 1 plan to go
to Washington to get my little daugh-
ter and bring her back to our little
home in Bay Ridge"
Thornton Hams was given a demon
stration by the townspeople of Flush
ing as he left the court room. Hams
spent a few moments at the hotel and
then in company with his counsel was
Whirled away in an automobile to the
Long Island City Jail, several miles
away, to get his effects and greet his
brother.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16
RAIN AT TRUCKER SHOWS
NO SIGN YET OF ABATING

TRUCKER. Cal, Jan. 15.-It has
rained necessarily since Monday even
ing, with no signs of abating. The
heavy SHOWS in the mountains are COM
pletely saturated and every stream and
rivulet is a torrent.
Eighty-tiv feet of snowshed was car
ried away by a snowslide at Crystal
lake, and over 100 feet of the shed at
Yuba pass.
The eastbound overland trains which
left yesterday are at Blue Canon, and
last nights westbound trains, Nos. %
and 9, are at Summit.
Three landslides at Marmot delayed
today's westbound flyer at Verdi. All
the bridges and dams near Truckee are
being watched closely and some are
seriously threatened, but all have thus
far Withstood the strain.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16
RAINFALL IN CALAVERAS Is
HEAVIEST IN MANY YEARS

STOCKTON, Jan. 15.-The heaviest
rain storm of years, amounting almost
to a cloudburst, occurred at Murphys,
Calaveras county, last night.
A telephone message from there to-
day said that, while measurements
were not taken, it was the heaviest
downpour for years, filling all creeks.
1t was stated the streets of Sheep
Ranch, to the north, were more than
knee deep with water, and the belief
was expressed that the bulk of this
water would reach Stockton tonight
through San Antoine creek and the
Calaveras river, though some of it
would be carried off by the Stanislaus.
Unless the Calaveras falls soon, it is
thought it will hardly be able to carry
this increased volume of water.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16
FLOODS EXPECTED IN OREGON
AS RESULT OF SUDDEN THAW

PORTLAND. Jan. 15.-The cold
weather which has prevailed for the
past ten days gave way today to de-
cidedly warm weather and to a gen
eral rain. The snow, which has been
deep in nearly every section, is melt
ing and the rivers have commenced to
rise.
The weather bureau, however, says
that the waters will not reach the flood
stage for several days, if then.
Train service to and from the east is
demoralized, owing to snowslides due
to the thaw, with the possibility that
later high water will further incon-
Venience them.
Several trains are stalled on the Ore
gon Railroad & Navigation line at The
Dalles and Hood river.
The O., r. & N. overland, which left
Portland last night at o'clock, ran
into a snowslide near Oneita, and four
cars were buried and the engine thrown
from the track.
The Northern Pacific is in trouble
east, but the local service between
Portland and Puget sound is uninter-
rupted. The North Bank road is in
pretty good shape, and it is understood
the O., r. & N. is transferring pas
sengers across the river to that line
whenever possible, and it is believed
that some of the o., r. & N. trains will
be sent over its tracks.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16
SToCKMEN IN THE NORTH
REMOVE HERDS TO SAFETY

WOODLAND, Cal, Jan. 15-The river
conditions in Yolo county, as reported
from outside points, are favorable. The
Sacramento river at Knights Landing
is well within its banks, but slowly
rising.
The stockmen on the Suffer county
side have removed their stock to places
of safety. The levee on the Fair ranch.
recently repaired, seems to be holding
satisfactorily.
Cache creek, which traverses Yolo
county east and west, is in a torrential
condition, but SO far is within its banks.
At the old town of YoIo the creek is
safe and no trouble is feared.
At Capay the creek is rising, but has
not yet reached the danger point,
though some unea,siness is felt. Bridges
in the county are being watched, as
driftwood is feared. None have gone
out this far.
The farmers are well pleased with the
downpour and predict bounteous har-
vest.
A large amount of grain has been
sown.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16
Streams Are Falling

STOCKTON, Jan. 15.-Reports at 2
a. m. state all streams running from
the mountains east of Stockton are
falling and all danger of further over
flow past. The San Joaquin river is
steadily rising, but no reclaimed lands
are in any danger, as their levees are
more than five feet above the water
level at the lowest point. No water
came into the business section of Stock
ton and the overlooked section is in the
southwestern district, where the grade
Is low and is subject to overflow in time
of freshRts
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16
VALLEJO'S WATER WORKS ARE
THREATENED BY BIG FLOODS

VALLEJO, Jan. 15.-The city water
works dam at Green Valley, twenty
miles above here, was heavily strained
by the flood waters today and saved
from going out only by the use of
powder to increase the capacity of the
waste weir.
The dam is thought to be safe for the
night if the rain does not continue. The
water his risen to within a foot and a
half Of the top Of the dam in the last
twenty-four hours.
In this city water is standing on the
streets in the low section, but the dam
age is slight SO far. Railroad commune
cation with Napa was maintained
throughout the day over the electric
line, though traffic was somewhat de-
layed.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16
PuuiIist's Victim Dies

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 15.-Alonzo
Polk, a negro, who was shot yesterday
during a quarrel with Jack Blackburn,
the negro lightweight pugilist, died to-
day. Matte Polk, wife of the victim,
also was shot by Blackburn and is in
a serious condition. Maude Pillian,
white, who also was a participant in
the fight, was slightly injured.
The western coast clubs have been
after Blackburn, offering him attractive
sums to box.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16
MUCH MAIL AccUMULATES
AT SACRAM ENTO OFFICES

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 15.-As a result
of the tie-up of the Southern Pacific
railroad at this city considerable east
ern, eastbound and inbound mail has
accumulated here and at Roseyille.
The United States mail superintend-
ent at San Francisco is making an eff
fort to send the mail by way of the
Northern Electric bridge over the
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16
Heavy Rain at Reddino

REDDING, Cal. Jan. 15.-An inch of
rain fell here today, but the storm is
subsiding. The river is ten feet above
low water and is rising slowly, but
lacks three feet of being as high as
1T was week ago. Stages have been
delayed, but no bridges have been car
ried away in this section, and no dam
age done.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16
High Water at Santa Rosa

SANTA ROSA, Jan. 15.-High water
prevails throughout this section
Guerneyville is cut off by railroad, ow-
ing to the flood Of the Northwestern
Pacific tracks at Eagle Nest. Nd trains
have been in or out Of the town today
Residents of the northern part of Guer-
NEVILLE are taking to the second stories
of the houses to avoid the rising water.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16
TRAINS DIVERTED AT OGDEN
GO TO BAY CITY VIA MoJAVE

OGDEN, Utah, Jan. 15.-For the first
time in the history of the Southern
Pacific railroad through passenger
trains are not running west from
Ogden, but are being diverted at this
point and sent south and west over the
Oregon Short Line and San Pedro lines
to Mojave, Cal, and thence north to
San Francisco.
The Washouts west of here have
caused the Southern Pacifis to issue
orders that trains be sent out fby the
circuitous route via Salt Lake, and the
first trains to be affected are Nos. 8
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16
DANGER FROM HIGH WATER
BELIEVED OVER AT VISALIA

VISALIA, Cal, JAN 15.-An danger
from high water is over. The streams
are subsiding with the cessation of the
storm as rapidly as they rose. Some
water still is standing in the northern
part of the town.
The river and all streams have fallen.
The only damage was the destruction
of a small lot of fencing which fioated
away, and some cordwood.
There is a possibility of killing Of
some fruit trees by water standing on
low ground. No damage was done in
this town.
Reports from Porterville, Orosi and
other parts of the county state that
the water is subsiding.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16
Wants WISCONSIN Central Road

MONTREAL, jan 15.-Sir Thomas
Shaughnessy, president of the Canadian
Pacific railroad, says the Canadian Pa
cific is not negotiating for the Wiscon-
sin Central, but that the 500 line, with
which the Canadian Pacific has close
relations, is. He adds that he under
stands that the negotiations are far adj
vanced. AS the 500 is owned by the
Canadian Pacific, this indicates the
truth of the rumor that the Canadian
Pacific has practically acquired the
Wisconsin Central.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16
HEAVY Rain at Lakeport

LAKEPORT, Jan. 15.-More than six
inches of rain has fallen here in the
last 48 hours and stage communication
has been badly delayed and in some in
stances completely cut off. The sea-
sons rainfall is now 10 inches greater
than for the same period last year. At
Upper Lake between two and three feet
Of water covers the town, but the dam
age is slight. Clear lake is rising
steadily and has gained four feet in the
last three DAYS.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16
Board Of EauaIizers Meets

SACRAMENTO. Jan. 15-The state
board of equalization met this after
noon with the various county assessors
from the Sacramento valley. The pur-
pose Of the meeting was to bring about
a better and more equitable assess
ment Of property in each county and
between the different counties with the
view that all property, including rail
roads, might receive a more uniform
assessment. Railroad assessments
were first considered.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16
Yet Below DANGER Line

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 15.-The Ameri-
can river is at a standstilI. The Sacra-
mento is rising and has reached twenty
six feet, which is several feet below the
danger line. The river is falling at
Marysville and other points up the
valley. The Southern Pacific railroad
is taking steps to bring the mail across
the American on the Northern Electric
bridge, which is intact.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16
May Chance Mail Route

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 15.-The post
master here says that the United States
superintendent of mail service is in San
Francisco trying to make some ar
engagements to take mail by the North
ern Electric railway to a high point
somewhere and get it to and from
Roseville, but nothing more is known
here.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16
ONE THOUSAND FEET OF S. p.
TRACKS TAKEN BY FLOODS

YUBA CITY, Jan. 15.-One thousand
feet of the Southern Pacifics tracks
south of this city was washed out by
the high water today. The Feather
river registers .25.4 feet tonight, foot
and a half under flood time high water
mark.
At Iona, five miles north, great fears
are felt. The levees are feeling the
strain of the flood waters and should
they give way vast area will be in
undated.
A report from Oroville states that a
dam forty miles above there has gone
out.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16
PorterviIIe Out of Dancer

PORTERVILLE, Cal, Jan. 15.-The
Tule river. which overlooked it's banks
and flooded this city, is subsiding rap
idly. The rain has ceased in the hills.
and there is no further danger. The
total amount Of damage done here will
not reach $1,000. No lives were lost, nor
were any houses carried away.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16

overland limited
Only local trains will be operated out
of here for a period of four days, ac-
cording to local officials who know of
the extent of flood damage.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16
River Rises Rapidly

COLUSA, Jan. 15.-The Sacramento
river at this point has risen Is inches
today and is rising at the rate of two
to three inches an hour tonight The
rainfall continues. The levees are in
tact, but the river registers 24.9 feet,
while the flood-time high water mark
is only 29.4 feet. At the present rate
this will be reached sometime tomor-
row
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16

man said to tell the truth to their
neighbors and wake them up''
II have known these things were
true" said First ward resident yes
terday. "They do not tell all by any
means, but The Herald certainly has
presented enough to arouse the public.
We want this settled, for it affects the
city vitality We are coming to i'm
portant expenditures in construction of
the aqueduct, and only men who will
faithfully administer this trust can be
tolerated. The Herald must keep it up,
for the city's welfare depends upon
clean government"
Autograph has joined Smokegraft.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16
WILSON'S ROAD BILL
ONE MONTH, $4,000
Continued from Page One.

their license can come and go as they
please"
Letters and telephone messages re-
ceived yesterday showed no abatement
in the wide approval of The Herald :
stand. Among the callers at The Herald
office yesterday were merchants, work
ingmen, clergymen, saloon and restau-
rant keepers, and all came to say a
word of approval. Several came in 10
obtain extra papers in order, as one
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16

thence by wagon or by a Southern Pa
cific spur to RoseVille.
A possible solution that has suggest
ed itself to the local postal authorities
is to send the mail by rail to Fair Oaks
bridge and thence by wagon ten miles
to Roseville.
The Southern Pacific is said to con-
template building spur mile long at
Benah to connect with the Northern
Electric road for temporary transporta-
ton of mail.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16

sDybOdy who would ba able to find an
address in the dictionary would be able ia
find your CLASSIFIED al
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-16

New departments are to be inaugurated in
The Sunday Herald Junior. Young artists
will be interested and may win prizes
The daily tribune., 1909-02-05
DESTROY SHEEP.

So destructive have cen the coyotes
among the sheep Of Cbaffee county
that the national forestry service has
been called upon for help. Frank
Bruins. assistant supervisor of the
office in Leadville. will superintend
an Investigation into the matter in
the near future. 1t Is reported that
. per cent of the Young lambs in
Chaffee county have been destroyed
by the coyotes preying upon the sheep
which are grazing on the forest re-
serves.
1t rs also reported that AS much
damage is beiug done to domestic
sheep in that country by the large
eagles. as to the mountain sheep by
the coyotes.
A ranger has reported to the Office
Mt Lesdviile that he recently found
near Twin Lakes the bones OF eleven
carcasses of lambs nearby An eagle =
nest.