The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, August 23, 1902, Page 3

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 1902. GOVERNOR'S FAMILY SPENDS MONTHS AT WARDEN'S HOME AT EXPENGE OF STATE OSEPH AGUIRRE, brother to the Warden, has proved one of the most interesting witnesses yet called to the stand. He testified yesterday to the visits of the Governor’s faml]’y t;’ the Warden’s house at the prison and gave an idea of the cost to the State of his brother’s open-handed hospitality. He was questioned as to the sustenance account of the Warde:n’s cfu.se and it was shown how it fluctuated during the mother-in-law-like stays of the Governor’s family. Mr. Aguirre stated that the Governor was a frequent visitor, and that ‘the family’s visits lengthened out to two or three months. Some of the visits might have been even longer than that. The overseer of the prison was asked as to the segregation of accounts. He -told of the War- den’s sustenance account and of the account with the guards’ mess. He admitted that one item in the Warden’s account had been cut down from $311 to $111, the difference of $200 being charged to the guards’ mess. This was done, presumably, that the luxutious living at the Warden’s house might not be so apparent in the Warden’s report. IND SUSTENANCE COST 15 CUT DOWN BY CRININA Dverseer Aguirre - Nakes Threats o dtand. anges In Books t Conceal Extra g count formed chapter sustenance ac- an interesting in the® court session sterday Joseph Aguirre, the Warden's brother, was on the stand again, and his tes- ways of such a character as the tedium of the procee e of testimony carried t the home of the Warden, his told of s timony is a b rel Agu eve rre poke of the vernor Gage. Th | the house for two a di’ e, living at the ex- | | | | | seer objected to the < rney Campbell. They we close to home. He bris- nguage contained a dark meeting outside the court- i the questions personal and, turning to 1d: protection of the court. utside I can protect myself, here I will call for ¥ the witness of his District Attor- t. “to object to all der improper this gentle- as well say to ved in the woods by owls or any- And all I ask is that as anything against me that v ‘of them, and t meet me face and bade rer the questions sceeded to tell about nce acco He e was an illing imitted that the books An item of $31167 had $11167, cut down by 3200 count and the $ ount of the guards looked better in the n in the cost of eating | AGUIRRE ASKS | FOR PROTECTION OF THE COURT OSEPH AGUIRRE, general overseer | Prison, was recalled and after Whalen's exami- was concluded. His evidence J Q.—Mr. Aguirre, how many Warden's house? A.— | rooms which are devoted | —I don’t know &s you can | have to explain it: Is there | is set apart for work which y convict labor? A.—Yes, sir. k is done in that room by the t has been done? A.—Well, varnishing, varnishing tables 4 things like that. I think that the work that was done. ubhoistering that was done there? has been. were those two Turkish chairs upholstered done? A.—That 5. the carpenter shop? A.— —Where were these couches that were un- ? d they come from? A.— nd blind department. upholstered upstairs as you OHTES DROPS | SOME MILLIONS Predicament of the Mag- nate Amuses Wall Street. Special Dispatch to The Call. NEW YORK, Aug. 22—Three million four hundred thousand dollars was Wall street’s estimate at noon to-day of losses sustained by Jokn W. Gates and his co- terie up to that hour through their at- tempt to secure control of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company. When Gates plotted his big gamble his intention was to oust Chairman Osgood 2d the latter’s board of directors at the annual meeting, August 20, take,over con- troi of the property and furn it into the United Btates Steel Company at an ad- vance over the price he and his asso- ciztes paid for control. All this was cal- +eulated to send the market skyrocketing, | 4- and hair with which these articles were up- holstered came? A.—Yes, sir. Q.—Where? A.—We bought—I bought them from a firm in San Rafael. Q.—What is the name of the firm? Knittle & Williams. Q.—Did you buy any from Hulse & Brad- ford? A.—I don’t remember. Some of the material for some things I had made there. I instructed Mr. Gilardin, the assistant com- missary, to choose it for me, and I don’t know where we got it from. But from Knittle & Williams I think the bill, I think my bill amounted to I guess pretty near $200. Q.—Sir? A.—I think his biil calls for pretty nearly $200. So you see there is nothing in it. Q.—Wasn't it $1877 A.—Well, possibly some- thing like that. Q.—That was purchased by Mr. Gilardin for you? A.—No, sir. Q.—Purchased by you: it was ordered for me. Q.—By whom? question unl s to answer them for my wife. uirre, let us un- t want to pry into question. Mr. Campbell—Now, M derstand each other. 1 dol any of your private affairs. | wou do Q.—And I shan’t ask vou any questions that I don’t think are material to this ter, and 1 have no feeling in it one way or the other except to get at the truth. A.—I am giving you the truth, Mr. Campbell. Q—Do_vou remember when this material was bought from the San Rafael firm, Knittle & Williams? A.—About the time that the furniture was made—was being made. i Q.—Was that in the vear 1902? A.—Yes, | stz Q.—In the months of April and March? A.— I forget about what time. It was about that time. Q.—Can you enumerate the articles which you got from Knittle & Willlams? o, sir. I got articles that were called for by the > told me what was needed. nd who was the uphoisterer, pleas A convict. 'hat was his name? Martin. I believe Lyman is hi: Q.—Do you know to whom bill was made out for the purchases? A. sir. Q—Did the State purchase like material from Knittle & Willia A.—His name is >ther name. A.—1I don’t know to your knowledge ? Q.—Sir? to your knowledge at the same time? purchased from Knittle & Williams £ of the State, but wheth- purchases were at the same time I The bills will show that. show that? Have you the bill m talking now about the ourself. ~When A.—When A.—I haven't paid it all 1 don't—then it hasn't all been A.—(to_the court)—If that isn't a metter I don't know what is: and I tection of this court. - While I I can protect myself, but while I re I will call for the protection of this The Court—Certainly, you shall have the pro- court tection of court questions are relevant. swer them. Mr. Aguirre, but these You can't refuse to an- Mr. Campbell: Q.—I asked the guestion when was it paid? I don’t want to go into this gentleman’s private business and I don’t ask anything that is not relevant, but 1 might as well say to your Honor that I have lived in the woods too long to be scared by owls, or any- | thing at this day. And all I ask is that if any one has anything against me that e come to my front, any of them, =nd not hit me in the back, but meet me face to face. The Court—That talk seems to be out of place, gentlemen. I don’t see any occasion for it at >0 I understand you are going to prove that this was charged to the State? Mr. Campbell—Yes, sir; that is the object. ne Court—It was charged to the State and t to the individual? Mr. Campbell-—Yes, sir. The Court—Then, of course, it would be material, and the witness will have to answer. A.—The bill was made either to me or to my wife, and I haven't paid for it yet. It was not charged to the State: it was charged to me. Q.—Will you kindly tell me when the bill de to you or to vour wife? he goods were ordered. GAGE'S FAMILY FOR MONTHS AT WARDEN'S HOUSE LT . ONTINUING the examination, At- torney Campbell asked the witness how frequently the family of Gov- ernor Gage was at the Warden's Aguirre said Mrs. Gage and the A.—At the time C house. and there were millions in it for the Chi- cago crowd, who had loaded up with 200,000 shares of common stock. A On August 14, the date when the injunc- tion proceedings were inaugurated, Col- crado Fuel and Iron was at 91. It broke cne point, and four days later, on the granting of an injunction, came a slump of five points. A break of five more fol- lcwed the passing of August 20 without an annual election. Of course every point drop meant a loss of $200,00 to the Gates faction, with its 200,000 shares. Then some one began turning stock loose in Wall street, and pounding carried the price down to 73%, the lowest point touched to-day. ‘Wall street is wondering whether the Gates crowd is unloading in spite of thelr assertions that they will hold out and smash Osgood if they have to hold out un- til Saratoga becomes a Sunday school re- sort. Wall street is enjoying the joke on Gates, who with all but 60,000 shares out of 260,000, cannot get control of the Colorado property, and cannot let go without dropping millions, During the afternoon there was a steady but slight reaction in_ Colorado Fuel. Offers were heavy, but freely tak- en and the market recovered by slow stages from the bottom-rock price of 73% te Ti%, which was a point and a half in advance &f the day’s obening price. Fountain Pens. Let us fit your hand to a Waterman Ideal Fountain Pen. It is just as impor- tant that a pen fit your hand as it is to have a shoe fit your foot. Sanborn, Vail & Co., 741 Market street. ® A.—It seems that | ?A{ at or about the same time, | A.—1 don’t remember that; I don’t . | children were there very frequently. X2 | The te: fmony continued: %\ Q.—What is the longest time that the Gov- 's family resided at the Warden's house n Quentin_ at t time? any one time? uld think about—well, b wo months. more or less, A.—The 1 I sh 1 thin Q—Did they not come on ptember and following spring? A.—I don’t dates. 1 say two months; It have been three. Q.—It may have been three? A.—Yes, sir. Q.—How many times did they stay that long? A.—I don't remember. Q.—More than once? A.—No, I think that the longest stay they made. Q.—It was a matter of quite frequent oc- | curr dren 1 ce for the Governor's wife and the chil- as to stay at the Warden's house 2s a month at a time, was it not? | Well, T couldn’t say. TI were there on sev- | eral occasions, but whether they stayed a month or longer 1 don’t know. Q.—They were there quite frequently? | Yes. sir for A. A— Q.—Well, in the system which you keep at San Quentin you charge the officers’ and guards' mess with their sustenance, do you not? A.—No, sir. Q.—Do you keep ai cer; account against the offi- and guards’ mess? A.—No, sir. —Don’t you know how much it costs, or | how much feeds the officers and the guards? | A.—Well, the officers’ and the guards' mess, | the reports come in from the officers and the | guards monthly, every month to the office; every month théy make a report. Q.—And is there an account kept called “Officers’ and Guards' Mess Account?’ A.—- ‘Well, I understand that there is such an count, but not kept by me. Q—Do you know whether or not there is such an account as the ‘‘Warden's House Ac- count?’ A.—Yes, sir. Q.—Or ~““Warden's A.—Yes, sir. Q—Now, who keeps those? A.—The clerk of the board. Q.—Now, then, do you know—pay attention to this, if you will, so that we'll not mis- understand_each other: Do you know who Te- ports to any of the bookkeepers the cost of the sustenance of the Warden's house? A.— The commissary. Q.—How does the commissary know what it costs per month to run the Warden's house? Sustenance Account?* A.—I1 know how he should; from the bills themselves. Mr. Campbell: Q.—Do the things, the mate- rial and the produce, the groceries and things of that kind that go to the Warden's house come through the commissary department in the ordinary course of business of the prison? A.—Yes, sir, with the exception of some things, PANAMA AGAIN 10 BE ATTACKED Belief That Government Troops Are Beaten at Agua Dulce. Special Dispatch to The Call. MANAGUA. Nicaragua, Aug. 22.—Reli- able news has begen recelved from Pana- ma to the effect that the situation on the isthmus is critical, although there has been no official information regarding fighting in Agua Dulce since July 28. It is belleved, however, that the Colombian government troops under General Mo- rales Bertl have been defeated and that the rebel troops under General Herrera are marching on Panama. As confirmation of this belief the local Government of Panama has cabled to Buena Ventura, requesting the national Government authorities to seize, by force if necessary, the Pacific Mail steamship 1 such as fruits, and things like that, which scmetimes are ordered in a hurry. Q.—Do you know of your own knowledge whether or not there is such a book kept and such accounts kept as are called the ‘‘segre- gation” accounts? By ‘‘segregation’” accoun I mean, at the end of the month, when the en- tire total expenses has been ascertained, variou: the departments are charged with their aie share of that expense? A.—Do I a book or sheat, you say? 1 believe that there is Now, who keeps that? What particular person did keep it during the year 1901-19027 Who kept that book? What particular person, convict or free ? A.—That was kept in the commissary department by Crosley. a convict by the name of Crosley, who kept that book. Q.—Now, then, knowing that that kind of a book is kept, don’t you know that there is a book kept in the commissary department by cither Mr. Webber, Van Horn or Becker, some convict. or some other convict, whereby each item that coes to the varlous other messes is charged to those messes? For instance, the prison messes, the officers’ and guards’ mess and Warden's house? A.—Do I know if there is such a book? Q.—Now, Mr. Aguirre, don't you know of the book kept by Mr. Webber, wherein the War- den’s account is kept; and 'did you not show it to Mr. Leake, or was it not shown to Mr. Leake, Mr. Dyke, Mr. Lotto and Mr. Walker in your presence by Mr. Webber? A.—I don't re. member. We showed—when Mr. Leake and the reporters were there I simply Instructed Mr, Reynolds to show them everything they wanted to sce. We showed them all the records. Q.—I am asking you about this particular book—in your presence? A.—Possibly. Mr. Campbell: Q.—I am aski about the book that was shown {g Mr. Leake and Mr. Walker, My, Lotto and Mr, Duke by the conviot, Webber, in your presence, when they were ihere looking at' the books, and being the book about which you had the conversntiom A.—The. many boolks shown to mee < ¢ " Q.—Well, this Warden’ llltzok(:l f{he {ln]y one I l. atepat abon ~~I can’t remembe; particular book you have relrer‘:nh:: 0. There were mo many mene: shown. If you could indi 2 Q.—That ® book e charges made against (he wib. > ains houne for Its sustenance, whiaiSm® Leake, Mr. Walker and Latic t0ok You up to the book and wh you where it had_ been from $311 67 to #111 6r. oot cuador, and to send*by her 2000 Feinlorce the isthmian garrison, = °°P® 10 The British cruiser Phaeton went to Buena Ventura to prevent the seizure of the Ecuador. It is reported that a Kos- mos line steamship may be used as a | transport. As the revolutionary war ve; now cruising in.Panama Bay it ::gilsldnl:g risky for mail steamships to e ernment troops. t e Should General Herrera be Panama he would be able to cateh (na Government with a force inadequate to vfi‘tnlstand a se;iu;,:s attack. t is repcrted that the situatio; Caribbean coast is also serious, Tha' rg\"? clutioni§ts are trying to get hold of mi Banco, which is ‘the key to the Magdn. lena River. If they are successful tney will prevent the Government from helping that department. —_— e e Only $2.00 to Ukiah and Return. On Sunday, August 24, the California Northwestern Railway will run an ex.. cursion to Ukiah. In accord with the cus. tom of that company on these excursions it will not sell any more tickets than jt has provided for. Each ticket therefore that is sold insures a seat. The fare for the round trip will be only $200. Time of departure from Tiburon ferry will b 8:30 a. m. Train will not stop in transit. About four hours will be allowed at Ukiah. On the return the leaving time from Ukiah will be 5:00 p. m. Tickets new on sale at ticket offices, 650 Market gtreet (Chronicle building) and Tiburon erry. marching on | THREE MEN WHO GAVE VERY IMPORTANT TESTIMONY IN THE LIBEL SU Webber say to you and to Mr. Leake that that account had been changed, und that $200 had been taken off the Warden's account and charged to the officers’ and guards’ mess? Mr. Whiting—Well, if the court please, we object to that questicn. I don't see the relev- ancy of it at this time. It is not for the pur- pose of—there is no issue here at this time as to the accuracy of that book. I can't see any relevancy in the question now. The Court—Do you expect to con- nect the Governor with having knowledge that the book was al- tered? Mr. Campbell—We propose to show thet his family were the di- rect recipients of this $200. They were there eating it up; and that it was taken from the Warden's house and charged to the other depart- ments. The Court—As far as the conversation is con- cerned, that will be stricken out. However, any question propounded to the witness for the pur- pose of identifying the book will be allowed. WAY BILLS SHOW. Continued From Page 2, Column 7. wayblll, from San Quentin to San Franeisco, dated November 27, 1900, and ask you whether or not that is one of the records of the office of the railroad company made in the usual course of their business? A.—Yes, sir. Q.—I also show you a form—document at- tached to it. “Form 21. Expense bill No. 30,110. San Francisco, 11 26, 1800.” It ap- pears to be also a receipt. A.—That is the re- celpt on there. It is receipted by the party receiving t. Mr. Campbell, reading: “Nov. 27, 1900. No. 396. «North Pacific Coast Raiiroad way- bill, from San Cuentin to San Fran- st [ Consignor, Captain Russell, C. R. Consignee and destination, Mrs. H. T. Gage, Domey. No. of picex. 1. Description of articles, Bxd chair. Weight, 235. Rate, S. Prepaid, 25e. Toll, 1ec. “Received in good PEACE SHWILES ON VENELUELA American Warships Not Needed to Protect Interests. order the 'pacll! Dispatch to The Cail. CALL BUREAU, 1406 G STREET N. 'W., WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.—Venezuela is again quiescent and American inter- ests are secure from molestation that Minister Bowen to-day notified tne State Department that two of the United States warships now in Venezuelan waters might be withdrawn if needed elsewhere. The Navy Department was directed to order the Cincinnati to Cape Haytien, there to relieve the Machias, which will proceed north to the Boston navy yard to undergo much needed repairs and to give her officers and crew the c! of climate required after their long stay at Colon and Cape Haytien. | | lbnd i i c — e — ——..l. IT. A= » now I understand. Now I remember | property against our respective the boolk. names—30,110.7 * Q.—Now, then, at that time did not Mr. Attached to that is form No. 21. Expense bill No. 30,110. SAN FRANCISCO, 11/26, 1900. Received of North Pacific Coast Rallroad Co. e following property in good order, for Mrs. H. Gage, consignee, Downey. 1 bxd. chair. Weight blank. Rate blank. Amount blank. rked p. p. d. Examine freight carefully be- fore signing. See that charges agree with ex- pense biil. S. F. Transfer Co. Ranch, for con- jignee. Date of W. B. 11/2i. No. of W. B. Mr. Campbell—The next which I offer in evidence: No. 140. May 8, 1901. “North Pacific Coast Railroad way- bill, from San Quentin to San Fran- cisco ferry. Consignor, Prison. Con- |igpee and destination, Mrs. H. T. Gage, Downey _City, Los Number of packages, one. Deserip- tion of articles, lounge. Welght, 200. Rate, S. Freight, 25c. Tolls ic.’ Total, 26c. Received in mood order the property against our re- spective name: 2 e From S. Q. Form 24 Expense bill No. 40,401. SAN FRANCISCO, May 8, 1901. Received of the North Paéific Coast Railroad Co. the following property in good order, for Mrs. H. T. Gage, consignee. 1 couch, Downey, Angeles. Cal. Amount 25¢. C. S. P. J. J. Gaffny, con- signee. Date of W. B. 5/8. No. of W. B. 140. State toll 1c. Total 26c. - e WAYBILLS TELL STORY OF MANY BIG SHIPMENTS SO WP el D. BRASTOW, superintendent of Whils, Fargo & Co., was called to ® the witness stand to identify nu- merous waybills for furniture and goods. Following is his testimony: Q.—Have you in your custody, and can you produce, the waybill book of Wells, Fargo & Company for San Quentin from the first part of July, 1900, down to about 19027 A.—Here The Topeka, which, with the Cinein- nati, has been at Venezuela for nearly two months, was ordered to Norfolk to be drydocked and generally repaired. The Marietta will for the present, at least, re- main at La Guaira. During the entire time the three ships have been at Venezuela, although there has been more or less constant rumor of impending heavy fighting, there has been no action of great importance. The rebels took possession of Barcelona, but did not molest American interests. Minister Bowen reported to the State Department that the non-combatants in the Orinoco region were treated with great courtesy by both the Government and revolutionary troops. . Hayes to Succeed Wilson. MONTREAL, Aug. 22.—Private ad- vices received here from England state that Charles A. Hayes, general manager of the Grand Trunk Raliroad, who is ex- pected back in New York from England, may shortly be appointed president of the system, in succession to Sir Charles Rivers Wilson, who will' become chair- man of the board of directors. R Botha Sees Body of Meyer. BRUSSELS, Aug. 22.—General Botha visited the cemetery of Ixelles to-day and saw the body of General Lucas Meyer in the mortuary. Botha, who was deep- l{l moved, stood some time in prayer and then placed a wreath on the coffin. The iy of the Boer general will remain in mortuary for three mon when it K the will be taken to South | ALTERATIONS IN PRISON BODKS ilavishness of the Warden in Enter- iy Without Cost {o Him His Relatives Fare Well + is one book from December 16, 1808, to March 31, 1501 Mr. Preston—We offer this in evidence. I will read it or let the witness read it: A.— “Wells, Fargo & Co.’s Express. No. 173, Jume 22, 1901. Each messenger must stamp his name in consecutive order on back of this way- bill, beginning at the left hand.” That way- bill is from “‘San Quentin, California, to Dow- ney, California; article, 1 bundle; value, $10. From whom recefved, prison. Address, Mrs. H. T. Gage. Welght, 50 pounds. Our charges, $L 75. Collect $1 75 That is our charge. The charges were collect. Q—Will you read that waybill under date of April 3, 1901? A.—As mear as I can make it out: ‘““Three boxes, 1 sack, 1 crate, 1 box of glas: All shipped by Mrs. Gage. Con- signee, “Mrs. H. T. Gage, Downey, California Gross weight 427 pounds.”” This was waybill 98, April 3, 1901, *+ Q.—You have got September 17, 1901, there? A.—Yes, sir. Mr. Preston—That.is offered. A.—"“Wayblll No. 260. September 17, 1301. San Quentin to Downey, Cal. Article, box.” Shipped from whom——From whom received, *“‘McDougall,’” consignee. ‘‘Address, Mrs, H. ; weight 14 pounds.” A.—"No. 266, September 23. Two baskets. From whom received, prison. Address, Mr. Jesse Wadleigh. Weight 27% pounds. Our charges, 25c. Collect 25c. Waybill 268, Sep- tember 23, 1901. From San Quentin, Cal, to Downey. One bundle crutches. From whom received, prison. Addressed to Mendias, Downey, Cal. Welght, Our charges 75c. Collect Toc." Q—November 217 A.—November 21, “San Quentin, Cal., to Downey, Cal. November 21, 1901. Article, box; value $35. From whom re- ceived, prison. Address, Hon, H. T. Gage. Weight 37 pounds. Our charges $1 65; prepaid $1 66." Q—June 2, 19017 ments on that date. Domingues 10 pounds. A.—There were no ship- June 1 and June 3. Q—19017 A.—Jume 5, Q—What year Is this? A.—1901. “No. 156. June 5, 1901. San Quentin, Cal., to Downey, Cal. Article, box. From whom received: Mre. Aguirre. Address, Mrs. H. T. Gage. Welght, 13 pounds.” .—June 147 A.—Yes, sir. “San 1, to Downey, ‘Article, 1 pkg. _Ad- , Miss H. T. Gage. Destination, Dow- ney. Weight, 10 pounds. Miss H, T. Gage, Downey."" Q—May 3, 1901 We offer that in evidence, too. These are all offered in_evidence. Q—March 30, 19017 A.—March 30. s there not another one there from H. T. e to D. F. Fox? A.—Yes, sir; No. 89, Mareh 30. Crtd. stool, 24 pounds wi ht. Q.—From whom to whom? A.—From “Gage” to “D. F. Fox.” Q.—December 4, 19007 A.—TYes, sir; 358. Box of glass to Downey, Cal From San Quentin, Cal., to Downey, Cal. Box of glass: value, $40. Welght 22 pounds. From whom received, C. A. Consignee, Mrs, H. T. Gage, Downey. Mr. ,Pml(on—We offer that in evidence. A.—San Quentin to Downey. Crtd. standj value, $15, as near as I can make it out. Q.—That is $13?7 A.—That is $15. Weight Shipped by J. Aguirre to Mrs, ., 1900. Waybill 279. We offer all these in evidence, your Homor. A.— Waybill 279. San Quentin to Downey: 1 box of glass: 50 pounds: 1 big box, 200 pounds. Addressed, Mrs. H. T. Gage, Downey. Q.—Addressed Mrs. H, T. Gage, Downey? Look at October 9, 1900. A.—Here s another one aof October 6. Mr. Preston-—W A.—The same offer that also. number, ferns, 50 pounds: attached, 100 pounds: 2 boxes. The agsregats 825 pounds. Shipped by the owner to Mra. H. T. Gage. Q—At Downey? A.—Yes, sir, Q.—See if you have one on—you say that was 27197 A.—279. Q—One for October 9; No, 2827 A.—282. “San Quentin, Cal Cal. 282 Bird cage, 2 bird I think. “Weight 20 pounds. Ancther box, 45 pounds. Shipped by the owner to Mrs. H. T. Gage.' Q—October 17, 19007 A.—'No, 290. pounds. Gage."” Q.—No. 202—we offer this in evidence. A.— «“Box, No. 292. October 19, 1900. Box, vaiue $15. From J. Aguirre to Mrs, H. T. Gage." Q.—At Downey? A.—Yes, sir; weight 7 unds. P —December T—we will take October 177 “Waybill’—we had that. December 24, —Then h_ 1900. “Waybill 358." A.—‘December 24. Box of glass. Value $40; 22 pounds weight. TInitlals C. A., ship- per. Addressed Mrs. H. T. Gage, Downey." B o i s L EARTH'3 SURFAGE aflLL TREMBLES Daily ’'Quakes Amuse Residents of Los Alamos. —_—— LOS ALAMOS, Aug. 22.-Numerous earthquakes have been felt here in the past two days. On Wednesday forenoom there were four shocks within three-quar- ters of an hour. The last one, occurring at 10:55 o’clock, was quite severe and was accompanied by a double detonation. At 7 o'clock that evening there was another shock. In the past few days the earth has trembled for hours at a time, espe- clally at night. A double shock and detonation occur- red at 9:17 o'clock last night, followed by such a violent trembling that bottles were toppled from shelves in the local drug store. There was anof quake just before midnight—a heavy thud, followed about five seconds. b"