The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, December 29, 1906, Page 3

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1906. o “ s ABEN ALIFORNIA State teachers in session at Fresno yesterday decided to C incorporate their association. A board of directors, to be chosen later, will have entire charge of the business affairs of the new cor- poration. President Wheeler of Berkeley delivered an address and de- nounced the pres ¢ system of graded schools. State Teachers Decide to Form Corporation — % Board of Directors|. Will Manage the Association California accepted appointed s of incor- the asso- | nd contin of directors of the busi- ing, w yeeler of the | Lange | k and Angeles and rcement of rather em to the W PROGESS s wife had been deserted Judge had p WILLLAM ROBERISO) DLAIMS W e OF E CONV! G0kA ORGE SLED BY WIF BOSTON, Dec. 28.—George M. Cohan, musical comedy art star, who is now playing in his new production, been pretty yynn process from ores nitely small in rtled Denver a ssion in sci ago by decl = had discovered a chemi the cyanide order | of my ecover gold from any- the case. it, no matter h me. Mrs, d | says: “I haven't papers vet, say been served with lawye It is Cohan came on with nent men had been New York. in stock. ¥V i But what's the ynn's secret was intrust seriously? 25 improved on the has been a breach between my s that the deadly and myself for some time caused use of taking his v that he disap-|ceedings.” irposely because he was being t when he was report- e s e, 3 ed to been drowned by falling rom a Steamer New (York harbor wo years ago he ket quiet about it wanted to remain in se- 1 until his plans had been per- fected. Mrs. Willlams seems pleased the return of her lege lord, althougn t was belated, and accepts his strange explanation 6IVE UP WORK | MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 28.—James TAKING A DINGS NTION. t, playwright and | Boston | “George Wash- | tion plant | ington Jr.” is being sued by his wife, | mining | Ethel Le a former Los Angeles girl es from Los for divorce and $100,000 alimony. Cohan treats the matter lightly and the | but I haven't anything to | It might interfere with the plans | 1 certainly will fight | a complete surprise to | the | He died suddenly |company from Cleveland and left us at | 1t As a matter of fact, there wife We agreed to disagree and the next thing that I heard was this report of divorce pro- COLORED SOLDIER 3HOOTS GHINESE El Reno, Okla., Is Aflame Over Outrage by Negro in United States Army Garb ROBBERY ATTEMPTED EL RENO, Okla., Dec. 28 —Resisting an attempted hold-up in his laundry at 8:30 o'clock tonight, Lee Sung, a Chi- nese, was shot and dangerously wound- ed by an unknown negro, who wore the uniform of the United States army. The assailant escaped. Soldiers from Fort Reno, the Sheriff's force, the po- lice force and many possees of citizens are searching for him. The numerous outrages perpetrated by negroes, supposed to be discharged soldiers of the Twenty-fifth Infantry, have aroused public sentiment to a white heat, and this crime but adds fuel to the flames. Summary venge- ance will probably be wreaked by the citizens should the man.be apprehend- ed unless the strongest protection is given by troops from Fort Reno. Lee Sung was alone in his-laundry when the negro entered and pointing a pistol at him demanded his money. The Chinese attempted to draw a re- volver and the negro fired, the bullet entering Lee Sung's abdomen. It is not known whether he will die. The negro was dressed in the full uniform of the United States army, but it is not known whether he is a member of the negro troop stationed at Fort Reno or one of the discharged soldiers. Some of those dismissed for participation in the Brownsville riots carried their uniforms away with them. After wounding the Chinese the ne- gro ran from the laundry toward the outskirts of the town, but it is be- lieved by the searchers that he is hid- ing in this vicinity. Major Penrose, commanding officer at Fort Reno, when asked what action he had taken and whether the roll of troops at the fort had been called, re- fused to discuss the case. “I'm getting sick of this business,” he said. “Every time a crime is com- mitted it is laid to the negro soldiers. I won't tell anything about what has been done further than to say that we are doing all in our power to aid-in the apprehension of the guilty.person.” MAKES REPORT ON RIOTS Hay Atlanta Finds Lawlessness Driven Good Citizens Away ATLANTA, Dec. committee appointed after the Septem- 95 > 28.—The cltlzens’| 1e0d (0 0008, 2 Garons Cariton O per riots here made its report tod 3 LIS 3 Dickerson’s Office _Is Surely a Snap. ARTINEZ, Dec. 28— : James Dickerson, Jus- tice of the Peace of Som- ersville, has the Contra Costa record, and probably that of the world, for holding a public snap. At the last session of the Grand Jury all Justices were’ directed to bring their books to Martinez to be experted, and when Dick- erson presented his to' one of the officers at the courthouse he made the remark that he was not sure that an expert could do jus- | tice to his accounts.. 1 The official scented a pessible scandal until Dickerson turned page after page of the docket and showed. that there“was not the scratch of a pen from cover to cover. The Justice explained that he had not been called upon even once during his four years’ | tenure of office to hold court. As his salary is $50 a month Dickerson has drawn from the county treasury an even $2400 without' doing a tap. : — - —_— ‘PRESIDENT GOES HUNTING CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Dec. 28.— President Roosevelt, accompanied by his sons, Admiral Rixey, Lieutenant Hamner and William and Joseph Wil- mer, headed for Green.Mountain this afternoon in quest of wild turkey and smaller game. The report shows that twelve persons were killed 'and séventy wounded. Of the dead, two were whites and ten colored; two were females and ten females. Of the wounded, ten were whites and sixty négroes. As a result; of the riots, the report says, good citizens have been driven away. Concluding, the 'report says: “As many took part In each assault it is clear’ that several hundred mur- derers or would-be murderers are at large in'this community.” Low Rates From the 0ld Country Are 'now being offered by the New York Cen- tral Lines for a Hmited time only. If you in- tend to ‘bring any -relatives or-friends from Eu- ne. Pacife 0 Coast Agent, e Ferry Bullding, San Frai can quo t greatly reduced PRESIDENT _FENRSICLUBMAN EXPIRES FOR SETTLERS | UNKTTENDED Will Send Message to Con-| W. S. Keyes Is Found Dead gress Calling Attention to Colorado River Break| Bed at Pacific - Union PRESIDENT OF BA w. FARMERS PROTECTED SPECTAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL. WASHINGTON, Dec. 28.—It is under- stood here that immediately after Con- gress reconvenes President Roosevelt will send a message to Congress call- ing attention to the critical situation existing in Southern California on ac- count of the break in the Colorado River and asking for legislation au- thorizing the Government to protect the settlers from threatened ruin of their farms. The problem which con- fronts the Government in this matter is perplexing and doubt is expressed by Congress leaders whether any legis- lation' can be secured that will meet the emergency. It is said that no member of the Cal- ifornia delegation is likely to offer a bill for the intervention of the Govern- ment in this case, notwithstanding any recommendation of the President, as the work of repairing the break is being attended to by the Southern Pacific Company. The problem of closing the flow of the Colorado River into the Salton Sea will be added to, according to the ahnouncement of the Weather Bureau tonight, by the rainfall throughout Arizona and Southern California last- ing two days. Forecaster Henry stated tonight that there had been a precipitation of about one inch in that region in forty-eight hours. P2 A SAW NEGROES SHOOTING FROM INSIDE GARRISON BROWNSVILLE, Tex., Dec. 28.—W. Randall and his wife testified here to- day in the Purdy investigation of the Brownsville riots. They live in the second story of a building across the street from Fort Brown, and swore they saw soldiers shooting from inside the garrison on the night of the out- rage, the soldiers afterward jumping over the wall and invading the town. Mrs. Kate Leahy said she counted from her window sixteen negro soldiers participating in the shooting. Herbert Elkins was with Mrs. Leahy, and cor- roborated her testimony. All the tes- timony today was practically to the same effect. A Springfield army bullet was found imbedded in a mirror and was taken to Washington. The inquiry will be completed to- morrow. the Humboldt Savings and Loan Society, Keyes, vice president of capitalist “and clubman, was found dead.in bed at the Pacific-Union. Club, where he resided, 'yesterday morning. Stricken with heart disease during the night and unable to summon assistance, he expired. His body was removed to the home of his brother, Attorney Alexander D. Keyes, 2619 Devisadero street, from which the funeral will take place this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Deceased was a native of New York, born at West Point when his father, Major General Keyes, was stationed at the military academy as instructor in military sclence. He was educated as a mining engineer, and came to California in 1861, going at times to Montana, Colorado, Nevada and Mex- x in his professional capacity. rough the practice of his profession he accumulated”a competency, and for the last ten or twelve years did not engage actively in the pursuit of his following. being called at times, how- ever, in big mining suits as an expert. Up to the time of its sale a year or so ago he was interested in the Keyes building, which was owned by the estate of his father, and he also en- joyed an income from other realty holdings. He is survived by his daughter, Azalea Keyes, who resides in East. His wife, who died several years ago, was a daughter of tha late Judge Hastings. S LS TS See the old year out at Swain’s Cafe, 1113 Post st., below Van Ness. Music.* T et i JAPANESE TRY ORIENTAL BRIBERY GAME IN HAWAII Applicants for Medical Certificates Try to Pass Money to Island Board of Health HONOLULU, Dec. 28.—President L. E. Pinkham of the Board of Health h reported to Governor Carter that Japa- nese applicants for medical licenses have attempted to bribe the examiners. The cable ship Restorer has gone to Midway to rescue the crew of the stranded bark Carrollton. The injunction restraining Governor Carter from allepating Lanai Island has been dissolved. From Heart Disease in the | Assigned Duty in Islands WASHINGTON, Dee. 38.—Army orders: Captain Clyde S. Ford, ssslstant surgeon, to Manila for special duty. Captain Johm B. Bemnmett, Stx- teenth Infantry, detailed for duty as finspector of the Philippine constabulary. Major Robert S. Smith, paymas- ter, will proceed to the Gemeral Hospital, Presidic of San Fran- ciseo, for observation amd treat- ment. Naval orders: The Bainbridge has been ordered placed In re- werve at the maval station, Ca- vite, P. L The Chauncey has been ordered placed in full commission at the | maval station, Cavite, P. L 1 ; Sbioond BEVERIDGE WARS ON GHILD LABOR LINCOLN. Neb., Dec. 23.—Senator Al- bert K. Beveridge addressed the closing meeting of the Nebraska State Teach- ers’ Assoclation here tonight. speaking on “The Schools and the Nation.” Sen- ator Beveridge was introduced by W. J. Bryan, and . sald: “There is something wrong with a prosperity which is so immense that it finally comes to feed upon the lives of little children. Men who make money by working infants are making too much money. It must be stopped—if not for the sake of these children them- selves, then for our own sake: if not for the sake of common humanity, then for the sake of the republic’'s safety. For this republic is ocased on citizen- ship. We cannot sew the wind today without reaping the whirlwind tomor- row. “The theory of state rights is not affected by the child labor bill pending in the Senate. The bill affects child labor only in factories, mines and sweatshops. That is as far as it should go at present. It does not touch any healthful employment of children any- where in the republic. It cuts out only Cold comfort—poor tea and coffee. Try Schilling's Be: . @ EETITT O N O FHRN ) i, Money G Ends Monday surprises—Come! ; . When you ask “the man” to show you Envelopes containing new crisp bills—one to fifty dollars to each purchaser of a spit or overcoat—It all ends Monday at six. These last two days will be the greatest of all—We have many new Men’s Suit “* ‘A $20 suit for $15 is the headline of to- day's attractions. Determined to make this a record-breaker, we go to the extiemes when we offer these suits at one-fourth less than the regu- JarPHiCE <+ oo nvaemrsnsioncocnrsierseconeed Overcoats L)ooz g — —.—.",—._.m e._ R TR © S © P © ift Giving at Six i *15 our overcoats at $12.50 you will utter exclamations of surprise at how such splendid styles, ‘perfect tailoring, such ideal garments can be —_————— F Hill, president of the Great Northern | | Railroad, it was announced today, will | retire from business on July 1 next. The o {announcement came trom Hill himselt. | His successor will be his eldest son, Louis J. Hill, first vice president of the | Great Northern. Hill said: ‘ “1 have planned to retire as soon as |I can safely do so. By July 1 I shall| be able to leave the work of a life- 1LOS ANGELES, Dec. 28.—The rain|time on a safe and sound basis that 2 which began falling in Los Angeles | Will endure™ season of 0 inches, as compared with | a record of 3.11 inches for the same pe- riod of last year. The indications | are for a further precipitation, al- | though the clouds have broken and the sun shines occasionally. Reports of Aamage to the railroads have been received from several quarters, but no and Southern California Tuesday night P J. WENIGER & (0. ceased this forenoon, after a fall of | Wholesale Liquor 2.03 inches. This makes a total for the ealers articulars were to be had early in the . . gy Samame in this oty was Cor. Van Ness Ave. and Fllis St. S rts from San Bernardino say | Phone Franklin 309 the greatest rain for this season of the | year in the recollection of inhabitants has fallen there in the past twenty- four hours. A total of nine inches is { . o oy Lo e e | Arcadian: Waukesha greater than that recorded by March | 1 last vear. water o : Commodore Whisky The Southern Pacific reports a block- | age since 8 oclock last night on their San Joaquin Valley line. r 1 A freight train broke in two and | crashed together, causing a| ¢ three boxcars in the San | completely blocking | Javer emash-up © Fernando tunnel, traffic. v BGO, Dec. 28.—Rain contin- gy e Since yesterday the fall has been .93 of an inch, making l.flt{ inches for the stor season. There was Purveyors to the Retail Trade, no damage done. — ————— LEVIES WHEAT TAX RID, Dec 28.—The Chamber of roved today the temporary D::p“:-‘:: :r‘-wux foreign wheat 50 cen- :lvo- per hectolitre (2.84 bushels). 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