Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 14

OAKLAND TRIBUNE. JUNE 9, 1S07. DRAFTING NOT DANGEROUS- Lli IWHEN TVS f'ONB TO Supervisor Explained How He Dared To i SUNDAY HORNING, (Continued lass (S'iiftary tfis assistant Vi (By THE MAN oi cia pxrorukent lawyer, who is not coimectd wjtV.v corporations of affiliated politieaUy ntb any of the elements fghtiti. Tfcat toressiotf tells the Vhola sferr the sratt proKecutfcn is losing pufcXe confidence Is gaiiled't) m4ngas a greater eviLthari the one it undertoolTfo r5 called but there was really bnly about $zpuo ca nsssu, has beconra tho differeuca has never; been clearly Fernanda for an accotaituig have been met with ji comraand to shut up or accusations of trying to make trouble uulon. It is also said that the big fund of half; a million alleged in treasury of the National organization is mostly on Thfere is also an odd story of $2,000 appropriated for the of bus "automobiles being lost The "order to buy- the was rescinded," but it is siid that the money has not been accounted for.

I asked another carman about those stories, bute declared knew nothing about them. "I guess one of Calhoun's strikers has been bull conning you," he said. 4 i I have been; hearing some stories 'of late regarding -the financial end of strike. A member of the Union told me confidentially that the management had been doing some peculiar financiering which had never been satisfactorily F--. For instance, he said, the financial of the San Francisco Union showed $27,000 in the treasury when the strike THE NEGROES SHOOT EMPLOYER WHO STRUCK INSOLENT BOY a-1 When Stanford Wlite tU Kvelyn felt that.

"It Is all riT long as no onm finds It out," he 1 enoi pf tne great ethica of the ae. It ts one of bujCnesa Drlnclples that. occasionally Clvulges itself In a 'ahooklnej exposure eomeons does out gUi'to ap aoroooa of a -conversation tne S.ir Aair Governor Glllett's head quarters in tha ferry building Among those present were General Lauck and a Ban Francisco attorney, whose Identity may ba omitted so tar as tha story Is concerned. 1 don't see," commented General this bribery and irraftln develops to such an extent Without being given away by someone In the early stasis." "That la a rerv logical question," replied the attorney, "but when you gel Into it, it's simple enough. BILL HELD.

UP. not so very long ago," continued 'the attorney after a moment's hesitations, "that I had occasion to eee more or less) of proceedings in the Board of Supervisors. I had a client who was trying to get a bill for some work ana supplies passed by the board. It was held up In the committee for a long time. "Finally I went to one of the super- visors and asked him what could be done about lt.He explained that It took some Influence to get prompt action.

he said to me, 'I am in a minority on this committee, and there Isn't anything In It for me unless I can fOUND HIM ONE DAY SWEEPING THE STREET." get them to put through some of the3 "I saw what he was drlvlna- at. He ref v. SAYS NEIGHBOR Family Quarrel, Aired Once in the Police Court, is Renewed. E. PurcelL a well-known resident of Berkeley, has sworn to a warrant charging Mr.

Uuid E. J. Bebb, his neighbors, with malicious mlschlet claiming that they- knocked down his fences and tore up his flower gardens, as the result of a neighborhood quarrel. Mr. and Mrs.

Bebb had Puroell arrested some tlma aao a cbam -of disturbing the peace. He was cleared or the accusation, however, and now tie claims that the Bebbs endeavored to gain revenge by destroying his prop erty, causing damage to the amount of $100. Constable Morris Laite has not served the warrant as yet. claiming that Mr. and Mrs.

Bebb have not been at BRITT FAILS SO FAR TO POST A FORFEIT SAN FRANCISCO. June 8. Willie Britt, acting foe his. brother, Jlmmie, has so xar lauea to post nis promised ior-felt of to bind a match between Jlmmie Britt and Battling Nelson- for July 3d in this city. This money was to have been posted two days ago.

Following this, Billy Nolan, who, when the articles were Wednesday, night. promised to announce the name of the promoter, on Saturday, failed to do so tonight. "If will not be Gleason, nor Alex Greggalns." he said. "Beyond that i wm say nothing at present. Nolan gives his exctsse for not nam ing the promoter as the failure of the police committee of the Board or Su- to award the permits and dates month.

This will probably, be done by the Board of Supervisors as a whole in the ta be paper. purchase cars -he they approached the Johnson fired on than, hitting all three and tearing Cheatham's stomach away, two loads, being discharged yito that region -of his body. Although shot and on the ground, the three men returned the -fire they could, killing Green i Johnjron instantly. Abe Johnson and his other sons then entered the cabin and barricaded the doors, defying arrest and threatening death to anyon Should he approach their door. Word was sent throughout the neighborhood of thg bloody happenings, and soon tores of whites were on the all heavily armed, and breathing dire vengeance on the blacks.

They ur rourided -the cabin and succeeded in. shooting, to death two more of ths JohnsQns. The Kirk brothers and Cheatham are among the most prominent planters'1 in this Posses are being formed all over the county and several of ihem are row on their way to the Kirk plantation to help if further trouble atises. i the president of the road, although I do not draw the same salary." "Tou made a strong Impressldn, I suggested. in.

command on Market PRAISES COMPANY. "Oh .1 lust went down. th in An I tould." renlled. "It wasn't m. verv pleasant place but I'm always agreeable to whatever offers.

I am on the pajfroll of the company and have been for7 six years. I dind't have any regular duties during the strike and was not obliged to work at alL I have never known a. company with so much kindness toward employes as this one. It is a pleasure for me to do all I can." had a pleasant chat with Mr. 'Sullivan, a "gentleman of the old school." He said he had come here from His in centive in what he does is not ambition.

not hope or promotion or. emolument, not ratification of personal' pride. He is ryiner to Ret what haminess he can out of making the world go as smoothly as he can'wnerever he comes in contact with It. v. "And I would be happier- than tne president of the United Railroads or the TTnitort States he said, with a.

stranre glimmer coming over his eyes, "if I had not -last, my; wife If Mr. Calhoun has any messages to deliver to Garcia, he has the man who will carry them. STANDARD GAUGING SANTA CRUZ -LINE SANTA CRUZ. June 8. The work of standard gauging the" old narrow gauge line between Santa Cruz and Boulder Creek was nnisnea at an eariy nour inis morning, and at 8 a.

m. a broad gauge train in charge or conauctor nouenoecs. started on its nrst trip, maair.g tne round trip Without an accident. Rail road officials announce mat tne line win be entirely, broad gauge by September for travel to Alameda mole. The work on the long tunnel at wrigpts.

wntcn. was destroyed by the earthquake, la nearly finished. TRIED FOR 8MUGGLINQ. ottatti.k. June 8.

After an adjourn ment pf two weeks, during which Judge U. xl. rianiora nas ueen me maoi, the federal court will reconvene today lor the trial of cases. The first trial. which will bfgin immeaiaiety, is inaj of J.

A. Bunce, the snerin. who -Is; charged with smuggling. This will occupy several days, and promises to be a hard fought case. The defense has subpoenaed a large number of slt- -I tTnltiul Qlo tarn Atnmv r.ffcrn.

tutu nus Sullivan has made much preparation for the prosecution expected to aet somethina for aettinalon and off the cars MEMORY FAILS Is Foxmd Wandering in Streets; Says His Name Is Joseph Beach. Occupying a cot In the lodgers' ward of the city prison last night was an aged man, giving the name cf Joseph Beach, who. has forgotten- who he Is or where he Beach, If that Is his name, can remember nothing as to where hls relatives live. He is about SO years of stained and weary, evidently from a long tramp. Beach was found wandering about the Btreets by Patrolman Poulter last night.

He was-taken to the police station and when questioned as to his identity, his mind was a blank. He gave the namu of "Joseph Beach" and said that he was born In New York. The aged wanderer further 'stated that he was living with his daughter, who had recently purchased a house somewhere. As to the location of his home he could not tell, his memory being a blank in that regard- Beach was dressed "when found hi a light -coat and vest, dark trousers and slouch hat. He has a full gray beard.

He' carries a bone-handled cane and is slightly stoop-shouldered. He declared, while speaking in a rambling manner, that he was formerly a well-to-do rancher in Southern California. The police are endeavoring to locate the relatives Beach, but up to a late. hour this morning no inquiry was made for htm and tha aged man slept the sleep of the weary on prison cot i a EVERT ARTICLE bought at our Da vllghfr Jewelry Store is warranted and to have It- to come from us brings gladness to the recipient P. C.

Pulse Thirteentn ana wasmngton csis. Jumper Suits were hurried put last week-hey're good assortment of colors. $20 Suits $9SS Included are Jumper Suits, Btons and Prince xsbapa, also silk suits and silk Jumpers. 2230 Suits $1145 25 Suits $14.95 $30 Suits $17.45 through these small bills. I was aston-J lshed "'How dare you say this to me?" asked 'Don't you know this Is bribery, a felonious "ONE TO ONE." 'v he said with the utmost suavity, 'this is one to one.

I am talking to you and there Is no one The graft business Is all right if you don't' get caught. Jf you are caught there 'Is confession, which Abe Ruef and the supervisors have- apparently found very effectual. The key note of this philosophy is "safety," not "righteousness." It la not a very "safe" philosophy for' a community-, but it appeals to the Individual. i. On the -first day that cars were run flown Market street to the ferry building, when people were predicting more riot end bloodshed, there appeared at the Butter-street switch a striking and nic- turesque figure.

I have heard many ln- Suirles about this man -who remained on uty there' all through the stormy period 'f. tha strike and whom no threats or Insults could move from his post of duty It an even rreater oleasure to make htanartr Vim w3 ritofloniftA rh Mirtniea! nf a itneral rtdin forth at tnj bead of- kits awui fn order to Inspire confidence In- Kjan. 2JH "very movemeat was one of I 'THE GRAFT BUSINESS ALIiftJHT YOU DON'T GET CAUGHT." Imperious dignity, and command. Even bis whiskers had ah imperial cut affected only by those in high places. MILITARY COSTUME.

His costume was cf military cut and the material of a khaki corduroy. He wore faun tie gloves. His cap had a hook-own visor which wisht have identmed him with the Germany navy. He seemed to preside over the entire situation as an admiral on the bridge of a flagship. He held up the cars for the line of teams to pass.

He held up the teams to pass the cars. saluted the crews as they nassed. He gallantly rescued women who were trying to cross the streets. It was not a place to attract most men. Many teamsters as they I went by muttered curses and applied epithets which they lacked the opportunity of bestowing upon the strike breakers.

It was beneath the dignity and cairn superiority Of this man to notice them. MISSED FROM' PLACE. I missed him when Vie disappeared from this post. I concluded that he must have gone back to assist Mr. Calhoun in the management of the rofyi.

A few days later, howeverf I came across him at the corner of" Turk and Devisadero streets. Here he was busier than ever and almost an Imposing. Cars turn in various directions at this point and he was directln them all. There were many women to be assisted I have never seen such gallantry and concern on the part of any public service official or employe Here was a man who did not gauge his efforts toy the amount of the returns It would bring him. His work was as Important to him as If It had been the greatest' thing a man was ever called to do.

He took the same pride in doing his day's work well that an artist might take In a masterpiece. SWEPT WITH DIGNITY. I even, caught him one day sweeping the street with, a broom; and it did not in the least tend to lessen the former imprewsfon of dignity. This man seemed to realize in every sense all that has been preached about the dignity of labor, all that has been moralised about "things that are worth All these Impressions I obtained with no more knowledge about the man than, that ofr anyone traveling the streets of San Francisco. It was with genuine Interest I proceeded to make his acquaintance.

"Good morning," I said, catching him as he dropped the switch lever behind a unutes car. 1 am anxious to mane your i acaualntance. as one of the prominent ment of the Wlnedale compariy. The entire interior of the building has been metallically lined, to give the best of fire protection, and It Is well lighted and commodious. Messrs.

Keating Flood an nounce through THE TRIBUNE that the world-wide favorkes, Kolb and Dill, assisted by Barfiey Bernard, the merry fun-makers, will open with a two months' engagement. The public Is pleased to learn that The Columbia will be a high-class place, with prices Tanging from 50c to $1.00. 1 After the Kolb and Dill engage ment the policy of the Portland thea ters managed by these gentlemen win be enforced Mn Greater Oakland. A high-class, high-priced dramatic stock company Has been secured. The success "of tha Columbia Is assured.

and Oakland is. fortunate in attract ing the attention of i these successful theatrical who have spent considerable in the alterations and 1 A) a4v--ya fc isssi j. ruooo. have avowed to give the' Oakland pleasure seeker tha; best to be 'had in the country. Definite date or opening will announced la THE TfUBUJNE later.

1 IS the acquaintance of the gentleman than figures In this car strike." bad anticipated. I 'With pleasure." he said, -shaking rethought when I first saw him aa did hands heartily. My name Is M. F. Sul-a many pasweraby, that he could 'llvan- My.posltlon Is as good as that of 7 YAZOO" CITY.

June Details of a race riot on' the Kirk plan-, tatlon, thirteen miles southeast of here, were received this afternoon. Three negroes were killed four white men shot to pieces and two negroes whipped. The neighborhood is in arms and the sheriff with Is hastening there to prevent further blood-shed One -report has it that the white men vwfeo gathered after the first elaaS between the hung two negroes from a limb but this was not verified. The trouble broke out when T. D.

Kirk went into a field on his plantation where Abe Johnson and his three sons were at (work and gave them ordera about their work. One of tha negro boys cursed him and" Kirk resenting the insult knocked the negro down. The other negroes went to the defense of their brother and were about to worat Kirk when he started on a run to his house for his gun. The Johnsons, whose cabin was nearby, raced for their wearpons, and seizing them, fired at the fleeing man, empty-liar one or more loads of shot Into his body and trihgins him to the ground badly wounded Kirk's brothers, "Wash and Cy, and J. T.

Cheatham were attracted by the shots and harried to the--scene. 1 As S65 Novelty Suits at $32.50 High grade novelties nearly every style different -any colors i any. material yoti can wish see them that's all wj askl" $4.50 SKirts $2.45 Better skirts than yon have ever seen at $5.00 Skirts $2.95 In light summer shades. 07.50 $3 Chiffon. Broaeciom is Panamas in iiu, Brown.

Silll 5Kirts Worth $10 and $12.50. Including checks, jlalds and solid colors; made of aa quality silk. In NEW PLAY HOUSE TO OPEN HERE SOON The Columbia Theater Will Open With a Strong Bill July i. 50 Carriers Wanted For all parts of Oakland, Alameda and Berkeley. J.

A. Putnam, superintendent of carriers, TRIBUNE office. Skirts at 31.75 Gray, Checks, Plaids and Stripes. And Hundreds of New Cloaks, Suits and Skirts Are Here to Make This Week a Record Breaker We've planned for the Greatest Clearance Sale in our history all our 'previoits sales musthe eclipsed. Every week new bargains will be added.

Now you can buy good, Cloaks, Suits' and Skirts at really sensational prices. Watch our windows they'll give you some idea of the bargains inside the store. S19.95 Suits That Will Fly They were sold for $35 earlier in the season, but now wc are cleaning house, so out they go at 519.95. Included are Silk Suits, Cutaways, Prince Chaps and Pony Suits-semi-fitting, loose backs and More $4 AS To take the place of those that good silk jumpers in Prince Chaps $7.95 More Prince chaps worn iri the East now than all other style? -corabinod and these are splendidly made of good black panama $17.50 Tailored Suits $8.95 Bbxcoat Jacket Suits and Etons. 1 a Seventy $25 Sciits at 531245 one of the strongest items of the whole sale.

Including Pony Suits, Prince Chaps, Etons, Jacket Suits, Mrn-Talored Suits. In Panamas, Mbttures and Bn ad rloth. Another material evidence of ths desirability Oakland as a theator- going elty is demonstrated. in the 'opening on Jijily 1st of The Columbia I L. C.

KEATING. Theater on Tenth street near Watfh- ington. atreet. Tor several weeks a largo corps of laborers have been remodeling tit Elsey building Into one of the best theaters pn the coast. The plajhouae is being put ia by Messrs I C.

Keating and D. J. Flood, two practical and well known theat- vcal man igers who have made a success of the Lyric and the Baker Theaters In Portland and later built te 1 LiVMtv ci.t: 1 Old rert Hits of yczill the: fact Sat the JVlsy estate build- lng was designed with-, theatrical ac commodatlons, but the plan teas abandoned. It was Intended to be called the Columbia and the new the-ater has been given that desirable name. The seating "capacity after sufficient corridors and stage accom- modations have been madsT will et about 1100 people, the entrance being at 170 Tenth street, the formerCjwth opening of the wholesale depart jf 1 nBBBSBVBBBMBSananSSlBBHftBBBBWBBSSSBBBnBn tight fittingall at $19S5.

All Novelty Siiits Reduced If you want swell, 'distinctive suit at a bargaiiv here's your chanee. $40 NoVelty Suits 522.45 $42.50 Nov'y Suits $24.45 $45 Novelty Suits $27.50 $55 Novelty Suits $29.45 Nobby Black 8 ilk Etons. end 7ashintca Streets Blade Broadcloth Coats 6.95 of Fine Black Broadcloth, with Braid over Shoulders and on Cuffs. Short Black Jackets at $45 Automobile Coats Reduced They're 25 in- long-Uned with satin. CI 9 CA OC S14S Coats, 19 J5 $1 LOV COat 900 js.00 Coats.

$16.65 $35.00 Coats, $22.45 Short Jacket satin or silk linedV-straps of ''u BLACK ETON 8, S445. 1 same material shows excellent workmanship. 1 1 $18.50 Broadclotn Coat $9.95 Long Broadcloth aatla lined thruout-' Black Uth sBssssMHMssMHBin Short Covert Jiets $3.95 Of surprtslngly good covert cloth, satin lixitx-.