The Daily Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 286, Ed. 1 Sunday, October 13, 1907 Page: 5 of 48
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THE SAN ANTONIO DAILY EXPRESS: SUNDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 13, 1 907.
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STEEL RANGES
From 827.00 Up
Buy your Stove or Range now and
avoid the rush when col J weather comes
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DISCUSSION IN
PLENTY WITHOUT
FINAL ACTION
Railroad and Business Men and
Sixth Ward Citizens Present
Views on Crossings.
M., K. & T. BROUGHT
INTO CONTROVERSY
SAM ANTONIO
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The meeting at tho City Hall of the
Council committee of five, representa-
tives of tn»; Galveston. Harrisburg & Sun
Antonio Katlroad, representative busi-
ness mi'ti of the Sixth Ward ami a k«:oio
or more residents of that part of Bau
Antonio yesterday morning relative to
rullway team tracks, was one of con-
tinued repartee and of spirited discussion.
Tho purpose primarily, as given by Al-
derman K. J. Carey 1 chairman of the
Council committee of the conference, was
for tho purpose of hearinK both sides in
tho controversy.
Th« railroad officials set forth the ex-
isting freight congestion; the business
men upheld the position of tlie railroad
men uml contended that tlie»* themselves
were losing money daily because of pocr
freight facilities, while the citizens pre-
sented the personal danger aide of hav-
ing a broad gridiron of tracks.
The citizens made strong appeals for a
viaduct or subwey of some Kind. It was
clearly presented that in protesting
against additional team tracks the clU-
Kins wero ii"t asking to Interfere with
commerce, but '«• protect the lives of
citizens. "A way to to town is all
we want; and then we don't earn if they
have a hundred tracks," was the argu-
ment of Joseph Mulrof the citizen*' com-
mitter. 'J'he railway men could promise
nothing in regard to viaducts. A num-
ber of ii.s'anees where narrow escapes
from injury had occurred where cited by
private citizens.
Bring in the Katy.
Mayor Callaghan took part in the ques-
tioning of tiie railway officials. Ii de-
veloped ihat tho Missouri, Kansas &
Texas Railroad contributes greatly to-
ward the congested freight conditions,
and J. J. Sweeney endeavored to show
that the Galveston, Harrlsburg & San
Antonio was trying to make one yard
do for two railroads, arid at the same
timo was deriving a heavy annual rental
from the Missouri, Kansas & Texas at
the expense of endangering the lives of
Sixth Ward private citizens.
The question of demurrage was brought
to light through direct questions asked
by H. <\ Carter. Mr. Carter asked >1. F.
Anderson, superintendent of the San An-
tonio division of the Galveston, Harris-
burg & San Antonio Railway, if he could
swear that all citizens were h^ing treated
alike as regards the charging of demur-
rage 011 freight left upon tiin tlacks more
than twenty-four hours. Mr. Anderson
said that he could, but referred Mr. Car-
ter to the local agent for details.
Among those present were: Council
commit tee — Alderman Carey, chairman,
presiding; Aldermen Loekwood, M:'ner-
mann and Smith. Business interests
committee—Ernest Altgelt. Frank lounge,
William Pancoast and C. E. Williams.
Private citizens' committee — Rev. Mr.
Hutcheson, Mrs. W. p. Baugh. A. Seldel,
Dr. H. .1. Trollinger, .T. J. Kweenev, It.
Frederick, J. Muir. J. F. Howard. A. If.
Muir Jr., Pat Stevens, Tl. <\ Tarter, W.
A. Springall and John Bolton.
Alderman Carey, chairman of the Coun-
cil committee of five, appointed hv
Mayor <\illrighan, .aid that the purposa
of the meeting was to make clear the
conditions existing in tho Sixth Ward,
in order that the Council committee
might h-o familiar with the state of af-
fairs and know what to recommend.
Switching at Night.
TT. C. Carter made a motion to the ef-
fect that the railroad representatives be
heard from first; representatives of the
Sixth Ward business interests second
and from the private citizens third. This
motion was favorably acted upon.
H. F. Anderson, superintendent of the
San Antonio division of the Galveston.
Itarrishurg & San Antonio, presented the
congested conditions on the present team
tracks in the Sixth Ward and went into
the history of the G., H. & 8. ,4 Rail-
road in San Antonio. He said that it Is
impossible to place an average of 400
freiehr enrs a day where there is hardly
room for 100.
Mr. Anderson said that the railroad
company was doing the very best it
could under the circumstances. He said
that at no time during the past year
had tho number or cars tn the yards
been less than L'tis. <jn last Friday ne
said there were 625 cars; Thursday, 468;
Wednesday, 556, and Tuesday, 561.
"We are just bound to have more team
tracks, if we have to put them upon
the reservation, and that would necessi-
tate much more hauling on the part of
the business men, " said Mr. Anderson.
"If we can put additional tracks in the
Sixth Ward we can possibly arrange to
do nearly ail or the switching at nighf,
say between the hours or 9 o'clock and
6 o'clock in the morning."
He said lMat practically all switching
cn Walnut Street could be done at night
and only crcugh switching in the day
time as is absolutely necessary.
Mayor Asks Questions.
Mr. Anderson closed by saying that
additional tracks were needed badly.
Mayor Callaghan—How many acres of
land does the Gaievston, Harrlsburg
fcsan Antonia own from the nortn tine
or where the old depot was to Nolan
Street, Mr. Anderson?
Mr. Anderson—Three full blocks.
Mayor Callaghan—Does your corpora-
tion lease any land between the tracks
In that locality?
Mr. Anderson—Yes sir, we have three
tenants. They are George Saur, the Col-
lins-Gunther Foundry and the J'aul iienn
Grain Company. There are some smaller
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lessees subject to cancellation at thirty
days' notice.
Mayor 1 uiiagnan—Does any otner, or
what railroad use your tracUi.'
Mr. Anderson -The Missouri, Kansas
Ai Texan Railway and the Victoria di-
vision, winch is or course the (Jalveatou,
J turrmtiurg 4 sun Antonio.
W. 'J. VanVltrk, manager of the Gal-
veston, Marrisfturg At Sun Antonio Hall-
way, said that the statement of Mr. An-
derson about covered the railroad men's
position, una said it any one wanted to
risK questions, the railroad representa-
tives would be glad to answer.
j; J. Hwe-.Miey, in indirectly asking Mr.
Anderson a question, endeavored to snow
that tne Oalveston, ttarrisDurK & Han
Antonio was trying to make one yard
do tor two railway companies, the ual-
veston, Harrlsburg At San Antonio, und
tho Missouri, Kansas Texas, and said
he though'- the Ualveston, Harrlsburg .V:
Sail Antonio was getting about $?>!),000
tier annum trom tho Missouri, Kansas &
Texas. "H yo\i own your land, why
don t you put tno cars In tne east yard,
where there is sulliclent room'.'" ho
asked.
Demurrage Payment.
Chairman Carey reminded Mr. Sweeney
that tho private cllizens could make tliclr
arguments when tneir time arrived.
"Isn't 't a fact, Mr. Anderson, that
some business men are required to oay
you demurrage and that others are not."'
asked Mr. Carter.
"Mo, it it not, as far as I know," was
Mr. Anderson's reply.
"Would you swear to that—are you
that positive.' ' was asked.
"1 am. 1 uui perfectly willing to swear
to that as far as I know," said the su-
perintend int.
"Well, who would know If you are not
familiar witn the matter?" was another
question
"The ag'nt, 1 supixise, would know.
He handles all of those details.
Mr. Carter called attention to largo
numbers ot empty ears that had be=ci
seen at the Nolan Street crossing, stand-
ing sometimes Cor a week at a time. He
said ho was becoming familiar with the
car numbers.
Mr. Anderson said It was because of
lack or room and that six switch en-
gines wero working daily to relieve tho
situation.
"The Missouri, Kansas !tr 'Texas con-
trlbutcs to ihat crowded condition, does
it not'."' asKcd Mr. carter.
"ves, sir."
•• you receive a rental from the Mis-
souri. Kansas & Texas, do you not',' '
" * es."
"Mr. Anderson, will your company con-
struct viaducts or subways to eliminate
tne danger to Sixth ward citizens in
crossing tho tracks'.''" was a question
from Jos. Muir.
"I am unable to answer to that, Mr.
Muir."
Shippers Are Damaged.
Mr. Van Vleck spoke briefly relative
to a viaduct or subway, and said that
the cost of either was a small matter,
but promised nothing.
l/'ollowlrig the statements from the rail-
road representatives, Chairman Carey
called for representatives of the Business
Men's Club who had anything to say.
None were present, which was "called
attention to by Ernest Altgelt, who then
made an appeal in behalf of the heavy
business Interests located in the Sixth
Ward, which substantially sanctioned the
petition of the Ualveston, Harrlsburg and
San Antonio Railroad to the City Coun-
cil.
Mr. Altgelt said that manufacturers
and all producers in that part of San
Antonio who handle heavy shipments of
freight were being damaged seriously
for want of track room owing to the
difficulty in having cars placed where
the freight could be unloaded Into
wagons. He sa idheavy demurrage was
exacted from the dealers.
Frank Lange, of the Lange Soap
Works, in behalf of the business Inter-
ests and more team tracks, said that his
Interests were suffering daily and losing
money on account of the poor freight
handling system caused by the scarcity
of tracks. He said that he had a car of
oil "on top of the hill" that he could not
get and that had been "up there" for
several days.
William Pancoast, of Pancoast-Morgan
Company, said: "ill my career as a bus-
iness man I have never had to pay one
cent of demurrage."
C'. K. Williams, of the Williams Brick
Company, complained of the greatest dif-
ficulty in having ears of freight placed
where tin y could be unloaded. "One car
that we unloaded yesterday had been on
the tracks ever since the 27th of last
month," said he, "and, of course, as the
car had not been properly placed, there
was no demurrage charged."
Call Crossing Death Trap.
Alderman Mauermann at this Juncture
arose, called attention to the great
amount of lime the discussions were
taking up. and said that there was no
doubt as to the congestion of freight,
but suggested that the statements from
each side be continued in order that the
council committee could determine who
was right.
Mrs. W. P. Baugh made a vehement
protest for the women of that part of
the city concerned in tho subject before
the meeting, presenting the danger that
is Incurred by crossing the thirteen
tracks that are already placed. She told
of two narrow escapes she had had re-
cently in crossing the Galveston, Harris-
burg and San Antonio Railroad's
right of way, and said that the citizens
merely wanted a safe passage, a viaduct
or subway. Mrs. Baugh was applauded
as she concluded.
Dr. H. J. Trollinger termed the Hays
street crossing a "death trap." He ac-
cused the railroad men with not placing
freight cars where a business man wants
them until the business man is "mad
down to the bottom of his boots." then
after placing the car readily procure tho
signature of that business man on a peti-
tion tn the City Council to allow the con-
struction of more team tracks.
Pat Stevens said: "All we want, gen-
tlemen, is a safe way to get to town.
Just give us that.'
J. Muir said that If the railroad would
huild a viaduct the citizens of the Sixth
Ward wouldn't care if they had 100 more
tracks. ♦
Just before the meeting adjourned.
Chairman Carey asked Mr. Anderson for
a written statement showing the exact
number of cars handled In the yards a
day.
Another meeting Is to be held next
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock.
IS SPLENDID CIRCUS.
Sells-Forepaugh Organizations Enter-
tain Great Audiences.
After an absence of two years the
Sells-Eorepaugh circus returned to San
Antonio yesterday greater and better
than in past years. It was on the whole
one of the most evenly balanced circuses
San Antonians have yet seen. With just
enough thrill to make the most harden-
ed or blase of circus-goers sit up and
tako notice, the performance contained
nothing that might be classed as over-
done.
In Its present state the circus almost,
takes rank with the Ringling show, and
but few could conceive of any actual
difference between the two organizations.
The Sells-Forepaugh show, owned and
controlled by the Ringling Bros., has
been brought up to a Ringling standard,
which Is recognized as the best of all
tented enterprises.
The circus on the whole Is clean and
refreshing. Everything goes with pre-
cision, In fact so smoothly does it go,
one falls to see where an act ends and
another one begins.
The entire performance Is one long
series of "features." There are num-
bers of graceful riders, equally as many
aerlallsts and acrobats, with two score
of clowns, whose work is nothing more
serious than the lighter vein.
To give seat there ore Borne thrillers to
be sure, one of these being "The Fight-
ing of the Flames." something original
under canvas, and then the somersault
automobile act Is as hazardous as It is
awe-Inspiring.
The menagerie 1* splendid, containing
a large collection of rare animals.
Owing to the derailment at Austin
the last or the circus trains did not
reach the city until 1:10 o'olock yester-
WOLFSON
GOODNESS OR THE PRICE BACK"
WOLFSON
Men's High=Grade Suits Fairly Priced
YOUR FALL SUIT will be above criticism if you select it from
the handsome line we are now showing. More than that, it will
give you a pleasing air of distinction—you will feel conscious of being
dressed smartly and right up-to-date.
Kirschbaum $25.00 Suits
Embrace every new featere brought out this sea-
son. Thsy are made right, look right anid tit ri^ht.
The fabrics are the finest serges, black thibets and
unfinished worsteds and a line of fancy
patterns in browns, grays, stripes and
plaids, equal to $40.00 custom tailor
clothes
Suits at 15.00, 16.50, 18.00 and 20.00
MOBBY Garments with a tone to tliern any good dresser will appreciate.
There is'nt a custom tailor in the country who can taUe your measure and
make up a suit that will fit you better than one of these itnd the prices are
lower than you usually pay for ordinary clothes.
Specials in Furnishing Goods
Men's Underwear $1.00 Men's Underwear 50c
STATURAL wool Undershirts and draw- TJEAVY Jersejr ribbed and natural color
ers, medium weight, just right to Merino undershirts and drawers, 75c
wear now, at jil.OO a gaiment. values at 5oc a jfarment.
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50c Fall Four=in=Hands Half Price
A GREAT SAL.H of fall Four-in-hands; not cheap, gaudy stuff, but neat, stylish,
pretty ties, worthy of the closest inspection. The price is a mere bagatelle-
just half of their worth. The assortment is composed of solid colors in plain weave
and fancy woven patterns (in neat designs and parti-colors; aji of the new
colors including browns, bottle green, purple and garnet. VUe have about
enough for Monday's selling
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Men's Fall Shirts $1.00
'HpHE showing of new fall shirts is an
exposition; it comprises every new
thing that has been brought out. A
splendid line at £1.00.
Boys' Underwear 25c
JERSEY Ribbed union suite, under-
shirts and drawers, natural color or
white at 25c a garment.
Flannel Shirts at $3.00
YXfHITE flanntH—over shirts that the
evening air is just "nippy" enough
to make feei good; made in coat style
with pocket, $3.P0 each.
Boys' Neckwear 25c
"pANCY plaid, striped, checked and
solid colored four-in-hand ties for
boys at 25c each*
Eagle 3.50 and 4.00 Shoes for Men
"DERFECTLY fitting shoes, full of snap and fashion, com/ort and ease;
^ Bluchers and Bals of all the wanted leathers. If ycu seek 'footwear of the
very highest grade we recommend our "Eagle."
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It % IHItMltvM A (
PMV
Young's $3.00 Hats
We are selling (hem to the fel-
lows who've been paying £5.00
for the same sort of hat.
Wolfson's $2.00 Hat*
It is priced at $2.00 but you will
get double the amount of satis-
faction out of it.
day afternoon. However, this did not
have a deterring effect, for the parade
passed through the streets at 4 o'clock
and shortly after 5 the afternoon per-
formance begun. At the night perform-
ance there was not room enough to
iicccommodate all who wished to see tho
circus.
INSTITUTE DID NOT MEET.
Teachers Have Lessons in Basketry
and Drawing Instead.
No meeting of the City Teachers' In-
stitute was held at Avenue E schonl yes-
terday, but instead several classes of
teachers In basketry and drawing were
given talks. A. Uhr, supervisor in man-
ual training, Instructed fifth grade
teachers in basket-making, and C. A.
Arnold gave some instruction in crayon
work.
In the afternoon Mr. Uhr gave a lec-
ture at Brackenrklge school tci the negro
teachers on the fundamental principles
of Iron and steel manufacturing.
WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.
Army Officers Assigned Special Duties
From Washington.
Special Telegram to The Express.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.-Contract Sur-
geon Henry F. Lincoln, United States
Army, is relieved from duty at Fort
Leavenworth, Kan., and will proceed to
Fort Sam Houston for duty.
Brig. Gen. Charles S. Smith, United
States Army, recently appointed will con-
tinue In command of the Sandy Hook
proving ground and as president of the
board for testing rifled cannon.
The following are relieved from dntv
at the Army War College, this citv, Oct.
31: Lieut. Col. John C. Greshman, Four-
teenth Cavalry, and Maj. Eugene T.
Wilson, Coast Artilley Corps.
Leave for one and ten days, to take ef-
fect Nov. 28, is granted Capt. Samuel
Van Leer, .Fourth Cavalry.
Capt. Harry C. Barn ;s, Coast Artillery
Corps, is ordered to Washington Bar-
racks General Hospital for observation
and treatment.
Capt. Kirby Walker, Fourteenth
Cavalry, Is detailed for service and to
fill a vacancy In the Quartermaster's
Department.
Capt. Lawrence B. Fleming Is trans-
ferred from First to Sixteenth Cavalry.
Capt. Herbert J. Brees Is assigned to
First Cavalry.
OUT ON~~BOND.
Dr. Wolff's Bond in Abortion Cue Is
Fixed at $2500.
Dr. Herman T. Wolff, charged with
abortion, gave bond yesterday In the sum
ot J2500.
Yesterday afternoon Dr. Wolff's attor-
ney made the bond and the defendant In
the case was released from the custody
of the Sheriff. Examining trial having
been waived, this case will very probably
be taken us by the Grand Jury.
Lecture on Zionism.
Rabbi C. Oilman will deliver an ad-
dress on "Zionism" at the Acudas
Achlm synagogue, Aubrey and Gullbeau
Streets, at 5 o'clock tomorrow afternon.
All persons Interested la the Zionist
movement are Invited to attend.
RELIGION AND THE SCHOOLS.
Latter No Place for Teaching the
Bible, Declares President of Chi-
cago Board of Education.
CHICAGO, 111., Oct. 12.—The jproblem
of religious instruction in the public
schools was put up to President Otto
C. Schneider of the Chicago B«>ard of
Education.
President Schneider met the Issue
squarely, so squarely indeed, as to bring
a gasp of astonishment from 'the two
club women who had broaclmd th"
subject.
"I believe with Jean Jacques. Rous
seau," said Mr. Schneider," tfcat re-
ligion should not be taught to alny one.
In any form, until his or her mind is
matured. As for the Bible In tJie pul-
lls schools, 1 object to it. It is not fit
for children."
Presldant Schneider's visitonl were
Mrs. Elizabeth Cook, president of the
Woman's Educational Union, and Mr*.
Clarence A. Starr, a promineiit club
woman and educational writer. 'Che two
want, d to ask the president's aid in
securing the introduction of a 'took of
Bible readings In the curriculum of the
Chicago schools.
MANY FAIL TO SEE SHOW.
The Delay of Afternoon Performance
Spoils Visitors' Pleasure.
Attracted by the cheap rates offered by
the railroads for out-of-town patrons of
thj Forepaugh-Sells circus, more than
1500 visitors were in San Antonio ves-
terday. Owing to an unavoidable delay
the afternoon performance was postponed
until late In the evening. As the excur-
sion rates were offered for one day onlv,
many of the visitors left without seeing
the big show.
NO SUNSET RETRENCHMENT.
Harriman Denies That Orders Have
Been Given to Cut Expenses.
NEW YORK, Oct 12.—The attention of
E. H. Harriman was called today to the
telegram which he was reported to have
sent to the genera! managers of the
Southern Pacific Railway Company. In-
structing them to reduce all expenses
other than maintenance and to stop Im-
provements, on account of tho stringency
of the money market.
"The statement Is untrue," said Mr.
Harriman. "I do not send telegrams to
general managers In this way and ao
such order has been given, we are do»
lng everything we can to take care nj
the business tributary to our roads and
expect to continue to do so."
GRADE SOON COMPLETED.
Work on Bed of Orient It Progressing
Rapidly.
Special Telegram to Tho Kxpres*.
SAN ANGELO. Tex., Oct. 12.-Trael».
laying is progressing on the Orient north
from thi« city.
It is learned here that the grade wlH
be finished In the big rock cut, twenty
miles south of Sweetwater by the end
of the present month, which will com.
plete the grade between San Angelo and
Sweetwater.
DEPOT WORK IS BEGUN.
New Structure at San Angelo Will
of Mission Type.
Special Telegram to The Express.
SAN ANGELO, Tex., Oct. 12 —Groaad
has been staked off and work begun on
the foundation for the Orient depot and
general office building, on the Fori
Concho side of the cits'.
The building will be 135x119 feed, mis-,
sion style of architecture, of gray pressed
brick, trimmed in terra cotta and cov«
ered with Spanish tiling.
Made in New York
WE might sell any one of a hundred
makes of Men's Clothing.
We sell Benjamin Clothing in
preference to all others, because the Benjamin
Label is accepted
by Fashionable
New Yorkers, —the
best dressed men in the world,—as a guar-
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Correct Clothes for Men
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