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Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-10
GUEST ROBBED OF JEWELS
VaIuabIes Worth $4oo Stolen From
DR.. P. H. McNabb's Apartments
at the Hinman

Jewels to the value of $4Oo were
stolen from the apartments of DR.. P. H
McNabb at the Hinman hotel between
the hours Of and last night.
The family was at dinner when the
robbery was committed. 1t is thought
by the police that some one in the
house was responsible for the theft, as
only some one thoroughly familiar with
the habits of the family could have
timed the robbery so exactly, say the
officers.
No clue has yet been obtained by the
police, but it is proposed to place any
employees liable to suspicion under strict
surveillance.
Mr.. Cooper, the lessee of the Hinman,
disclalmed having any suspicion as to
the identity Of the thief The case, say
the officers bears many points OF SINH
larity to the case of the jewel robbery
at the Maryland hotel in Pasadena last
winter. In that instance the thefts
were committed by an organized gang
of bell boys.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-10
URGES CHEAPER POSTAGE
British Member of Parliament Speaks
In Favor of Two Cent
Rate
BY Associated Press.

LONDON, Oct. 10,-John Henniker
Reaton, conservative member OF parlla-
ment for Canterbury, known as the
father of the penny postage established
in 1899, published this morning a strong
plea for a universal two cent postage.
He points out that no expensive ma
chinery would be involved in making
the change, saying:
"An international half penny Gone
cent? postage on printed matter already
exists. If two ounces of printed mat
ter can be sent anywhere for half
penny, why should not a half ounce OF
written matter be sent for one penny?
The worlds postoffices are working at
profit. In Great Britain nearly G5,-
0L0. 900 ($25, ,000 000), and in France and
Germany nearly e3OO0,000 (nearly $15,-
e,000) of excessive postage surplus Is
bad finance because it taxes initial
commercial corporations"
Mr.. Heaton says it costs cents to
send a letter 81 miles to France and
only 2 cents to send one II 900 miles to
the Fiji islands, a "glaring anomoly
that cannot be defended" He says that
he spent several days in June with
John Wanamaker, former United
States postmaster general, and adds:
"Mr. Wanamaker visited Whitelaw
Reid and l know that the result of
their deliberations will give new inter-
est to the movement and show an ex-
ample of public spirit deserving the
highest praise"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-10
CONFUSION IN HUNGARY
kine-Emperor Shows No Intention Of
Accepting Compromise
Measure
By Associated Press.

BY Associated PreSS.
BUDAPEST, Oct. 9.-When parlia-
ment reassembled today 1t was to face
situation of the greatest confusion.
The compromise program which the
coalition leaders requested Herr Won
Szogyenyi- Marich, the Austro-Hun-
garian ambassador at Berlin Cat pres
ent on his estate at Czor. Hungary to
submit to the kingemperor has SEEM
ingly proved a failure, as his majesty
has not yet indicated any intention to
receive the ambassador for this pur-
pose.
Great numbers of students will pro-
ceed to the parliament buildings, all
wearing mourning and carrying black
coffin inscribed "The Constitution Has
Expired"
All possible steps have been taken to
secure order during the sitting. The
coalition leaders have abandoned thei1
original intention to disregard the royal
message again proroguing the diet.
They will protest against permanent
adjournment but will respect the king
emperor's message.
No serious disorders are feared.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-10
THIRSTY WAIT FOR "SCoTTY"
Report That Death Valley Miner Is
Coming This Way Causes Tickling
In Many Throats

Walter Scott, the Death Valley miner,
Is again hitting the trail toward Los
Angeles. Scotty himself is probably the
only one who knows just when he will
arrive, and the mysterious miner Is evil
IDENTIFY not unbosoming himself on the
subject to any extent. Late yesterday
afternoon Rol King, manager OF the
Hollenbeck bar, received a lengthy tele-
gram from Scott, sent from Barstow,
but the only information it contained
as to the time of arrival were the words
will see you soon." King. who ap-
parently has more inside information
about Scottys movements than anyone
else, states that all he knows about 1t
Is contained in those few words.
According to reports from Barstow,
Scotty arrived there last Saturday with
two burros loaded with the yellow stuff,
taken from his hidden mine. Friends
who are thirsting for his arrival look
for him today. His next move in the
limelight will be, it is said, another
spectacular run across the continent.
This time it is expected to be from San
Francisco to New York at mile-a-
minute clip.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-10
TAFT DECLARES OUR
SEABOARD CITIES SAFE
COULD NOT BE SUCCESSFULLY
ATTACKED
He Saws That With the Present Effi-
cheney of Our Forts They Are
Practically ImpreenabIe-Torpedo
Boats and Submarines Protection
By Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Oct. 9-"No foreign
mower could successfully assail our sea-
board cities. With the present efficiency
of our forts, rendered impregnable by
the fire control system, sweeping zone
that would bring annihilation to any
fleet within range of the batteries OF
big guns, the seaboard cities arc safe
from foreign INVASION said Secretary
of War William H. Taft yesterday. He
returned Saturday enthusiastic from
his visit to Fort Hamilton and SANDY
Hook.
ITO be sure, a squadron could ap-
proach under the cloak of fog. In San
Francisco, particularly, where fogs and
dense weather prevail, the situation
would offer more advantages to an at
tacking force With the development
of the torpedo and submarine systems
however, which has been satisfactory
and which will continue in keeping with
appropriations for the purpose, Pacific
coast cities will be safe even should
the elements favor the approach of an
enemy. There are plenty of guns on
the Atlantic seaboard to defend 1t, but
there must be no diminution of artillery
or change made in the plans to increase
its strength"
Secretary Taft said that he would
start some time about the first of Mo-
vember on his trip to Panama.
"I do not expect to spend more than
three days on the isthmus this time,
he said. "The president asked me to
go and / feel that it is necessary. The
work meets our approval in a great
many ways, but there is one phase of it
which we believe could be improved and
improved at once.
IT believe the first thing to do Is to
see that the men down there are com
Portable and that when they get
through a nine-hour day in the tropics
with it's tendency to devitalize a man
they shall have somewhere to go for
amusement-have something to read,
and won't be induced to take up brandy
and soda. I shall examine very careful
ly the quarters that have been built
already and push this work along. I
shall also see how the money has been
spent down there"
Secretary Taft expects to meet his
wife and family when they arrive on
the steamer Kroonland this morning
and to go to washington later in the
6aU
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-10
Missouri Man Wins
Fierce Battle
Wounded, but Drives Off
the Bandits
Saloon Keeper of Flat River, Lying
PROSTATE With Broken Ankle, Uses
Revolver and Puts Safe Blow
ers to Flight
EneciaI to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
FLAT RIVER, Mo-, Oct. S-Ly1ng
PROSTATE, with both bones In his left
ankle broken by pistol ball, BUCK
Semar, a saloon keeper at Claytown,
mining village two miles from here
fought a fierce revolver battle with two
men who broke into his place of busl-
ness Sunday night, blew open his safe
and carried off 5000 in cash. Semar
managed to retain $1,000 in negotiable
paper. The men escaped on horseback,
leaving Semar victor in the fight. and
he says he got a good description of
them and can identify either of them 1t
caught.
Sheriff Croke of Pennington was
telephoned to and responded with q
posse. which went to Bismarck, toward
which point the robbers headed. They
got on a southbound Iron Mountain
train and left. Ironton was telephoned
to and the sheriff and marshal re-
sponded and headed off the train at
that point, but the robbers had left the
train.
EARLY this morning two men answer
ing these descriptions entered Desarc
Mo. They were arrested and placed In
iail
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-10
FLAMES FOUGHT BY
ONE THOUSAND STUDENTS
FIRE SWEEPS HILLS BACK OF
STATE UNIVERSITY
President Wheeler Dlsmisses the
Glasses and Himself Leads the
Men, Whose Efforts Prevent De-
struction of Much Property
By Associated Press.


BERKELEY, Oct. ga fierce fire
swept over the Berkeley hills behind
the University of California today. and
had it not been for the heroic work
of 1000 students from the university and
the efforts of the Berkeley fire depart
ment, assisted by hundreds of citizens,
Berkeley property to the extent OF
thousands of dollars would have been
destroyed.
The flames were first discovered in
Strawberry canyon at II O'Clock.
Famed by a gale of north wind, which
blew all day, the great sheet of flame
swept the hillside and bore down
toward the university buildings. See
ing the danger, President Wheeler dis
missed the students. The cadets were
assembled on the campus for drill and
President Wheeler called upon them to
fight the flames.
President Wheeler himself led the
students and, hatless and coatless
they fought the flames with wet sacks
until late this afternoon, not even
stopping for dinner. Many students
had narrow escapes from the flames.
Prentis Grey, president of the student
body; Ray Gabbert, editor of the Blue
and Gold, and Roy Elliott, a football
player, at the head of one division,
were cut off by a circle of fire and
compelled to roll themselves in wet
sacks to save their lives. Others, in
Guiding many professors, were
scorched ana burned.
By o'clock tonight the flames were
we'll under control, though still burn
ing. The fire is headed east, toward
Piedmont district. having burned over
three miles of territory. A guard of
students will remain on the hillside
tonight to prevent the spread of the
fra
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-10
ST. PAUL STILL ON THE ROCKS
Vessel Remains Intact, but 1t Is Un-
certain How Long She Will
Hold Together

EUREKA, Oct. 9.-Resting on the
rocks as if in her dock is the report
which comes from Petrolia tonight con-
cerning the wrecked and stranded
steamer st. Paul The steamer Pomo-
ma, Capt. Swanson, also reported that
the st. Paul was in an upright posi-
ton when he passed her this morning
on the way to Eureka. Just what can
be saved from the ship is not yet GER
tain and probably will not be known
for several days. The difficulty is to
get near the craft either from land
or sea, and it is problematical how long
the present fair weather will last and
the boat hold together.
The wreck report which has been
filed by the captain shows that the
vessel went ashore Thursday, October
5, at 2:5O a. m. The weather is described
as foggy, with light southeast winds
blowing. The value of the ship is
given by the captain as $25O,OOO and
the cargo at $4,000. The report mem
tions the cargo and ship as a total
loss.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-10
GROVE GREETED
BYOMAHA CROWD
TWO THOUSAND PERSONS AT
STATION TO MEET HIM
Prisoner Says Much Has Been Pub
lshed About His Alleged Confess
sions Which Is Without
Foundation
BY Associated Press.

OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 9.-Pat Grove,
Omaha detective department, and ac-
companied by Chief Detective Dunno,
arrived in Omaha tonight from Butte,
Nc MT, where he was arrested a week
ago. A crowd of 1000 persons had
gathered at the union station and
they filled the station and approaches
in every direction, intent on securing
a glimpse of Grove.
A large Gordon of police opened an
aisle from the platform of the train
to a patrol wagon in the rear of the
station, and Grove, between the two
detectives, with a patrolman walking
ahead and another behind, was
marched to the wagon amid the cheers
of some and the exclamations of 9TH
ers. The extraordinary precaution
taken by the police department for
seemed hardly necessary, for he gave
little heed to them and apparently
mad no wish to make his escape.
A large crowd followed the patrol
wagon to the station, where another
crowd had gathered to witness the
return of the prisoner, who was hur-
ried into the captains office, where
he was registered. Opposite his name
was placed the charge of shooting with
intent to kill or wound.
Grove was not inclined to talk of
his past and refused absolutely to
speak of his alleged connection with
the kidnapping Of Eddie Cudahy. He
declared that much had been pub
lushed of his alleged doings, confess
sions, and other matters which were
without foundation. Among these he
mentioned a confession said to have
been signed by him at Butte, impli-
eating young Cudahy in a conspiracy
in connection with the kidnapping.
when this case comes to trial." said
Grove, " the truth will go to the world
God will take care of me; He takes
care of everybody and makes no mis-
takes. l do not feel nearly so anxiou 8
about securing my liberty again as /
do to reform and get back to an hon
est life. I once did well in Omaha and
if given a chance 1 believe 1 can do
as well again.
'Is it true that you once offered to
return $21,600 to Edward A. Cudahy II
he would not prosecute you?" was
asked.
II believe Mr.. Cudahy has made the
statement that l. did so. l do not
think he would tell lie for $21 1,00o,"
he replied.
Crows personal appearance is any
thing but that of a criminal. He was
smoothly shaven, wore stylish suit
of clothes, with patent leather shoes,
and other articles to match Except
for his white hair, he does not look
to be 36 years of age, which he says
is his correct age.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-10
WORKING FOR CONVENTION
Los Angeles Trying to Secure Meet
Ing of League of Repub-
Iican Clubs
special to The Herald.

SpeClaI 10 The Herald.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Oct. 9.-The execu-
tive committee of the Republican Ma
tional league clubs will convene at
the Jefferson hotel tomorrow morning
to decide upon the time and place Of
meeting of the next national conven-
ton of the clubs. At 10 o'clock there
will be an executive session of the
committee and about IL o'clock the
meeting will be thrown open to rep
resentatives of the cities desirous TO
secure the convention.
There are three cities contesting for
the convention so far as announced.
They are st. Louis, Los Angeles and
Philadelphia.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-10
FINDS BURGLAR
IN HER BEDROOM
WOMAN LOOKS IN MIRROR AND
SEES INTRUDER
Mrs. Gouker Has Thrilling Experience
With Robber, Who GIares at Her
for Fully Minute Be-
fore Escaping

Glancing in the mirror as she was
pulling out drawer of her bureau,
Mrs. J. H. Gouker of 1884 West First
street was Mortified yesterday to see
the reflection of man who was crouch
ing behind the bed. For fully a minute
Mrs. Gouker and the man stared at
each other through the glass, neither
speaking a word. At last Mrs. Gouker
rose to a standing posture and wheel
ing on the intruder demanded to know
what he was doing in the house.
IN the conversation that followed the
thief, for investigation afterward re-
vealed that he had stolen a watch and
considerable amount of money, pre-
sented such a bold 'front.' that Mrs.
Gouker was confused and allowed him
to make his exit through the front door.
When the man started to run after
he had gone some distance Mrs. Gouker
then realized that he was a thief, and
her cries brought neighbors to the
scenE.
Five of the neighbor women came
rushing to Mrs. Gouker, who stood
frantically waving her arms and stand
ing in the yard pointing at the fleeing
robber A suggestion from neighbor
caused Mrs. Gouker to rush into the
house and start an investigation.
Thief Ransacks Bureau
Within a short time Mrs. Gouker
discovered that her bureau had been
ransacked and the watch and money
stolen. By this time the whole vicinity
had been aroused and several had
started in pursuit of the man, but he
had disappeared.
A lad living nearby saw the man and
was able to give a good description of
him. The police at work on the case
believe that they will capture the
robber.
"I suppose my wife was so confused
that she did not think to call for help
until too late" said Mr.. Gouker at his
home last evening. You see, Mrs
Gouker had just locked the back door
and gone out on the front to sew. Just
as she picked up her work she hap
pened to think that she had forgotten
a needle and went into the bedroom
to get it.
"As she spied the man she became
frightened and turned upon him. He
told her that he was the gas inspector,
and she knew he lied for the gas meter
is not behind the bed and she told him
so. He argued with her until he had
gotten outside the gate, and when
neighbors asked him what the trouble
was he told them the same story and
said my wife was crazy.
"As soon as he got far enough away
he began to run, but no one knew what
to do. The fellow cut the screen at the
back door, and that is the way he got
in"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-10
FOREST FIRE is CHECKED
Flames Which Have Caused Damage
in Santa Barbara Mountains
Under Control
Bv Associated Press.


SANTA BARBARA, Oct. AT s
o'clock tonight Forest Supervisor
Slossen gave out the statement that
the fire which has ragged in the noun
tains since Saturday night Is now
under control, although a strong wind
might again spread the flames to new
localities. This is not probable, how
ever, as no wind prevails at this time.
The fire is plainly visible on ridges of
the mountains from this city, but it
is now in a locality where it will soon
spend itself.
Scores of men are on guard in the
district, and their ser vices have been
of inestimable value during the day.
Many small fires have been extin-
guished by them which might have
proved serious had they gained head
way. The losses to property as a re-
suit of the fire are variously estimated
at from twenty thousand to one hun
dred thousand dollars, but the former
figure Is probably nearest correct.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-10
Hartman Plans Trip
Across Country
Wants to Span Continent
in Fifty Hours
Officials Are Already at Work Making
Arrangements for Train Which
viii Make Fastest Time
Yet Recorded
Special to The Herald.


CHICAGO, Oct. "a time statter-
ing railroad trip across the United
States from ocean to ocean is to be
attempted by E. H. Hartman, who has
developed an ambition for the big
record. Although it will be at least
two weeks before he arrives at San
Francisco from his visit to the orient
officials of the railroad have COM
menced arrangements to give him a
record run across the continent in ac-
cordance with his Instructions.
I'VE hope to have Mr.. Harrimans
special train make this trip from San
Francisco to Chicago in fifty hours
flat" said one official today.
THAT would beat the record to date
by six hours. His train will run over
the Southern Pacific, Union Pacific and
Northwestern roads to Chicago From
here to New York 1t will go over the
Lake Shore to Buffalo, and by the
New York Central probably to New
York
Il understand that the best time
ever made between Chicago and New
York is sixteen hours, the time of
the Twentieth Century Limited June
IL last We nope to arrange a fifteen
hour trip making the whole time sixty
five hours"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-10
NORWAY GOVERNMENT WINS
Agreement to Submit Resolution Con-
cernlng Dissolution to a
Referendum


CHRISTIANIA, Oct 10.-After two
days spent in excited discussion, the
storthing at 1:10 o'clock this morning
proceeded to a division on the proposal
of the Republican minority to submit
the Karlstad agreement concerning the
dissolution of the union between Nor
way and Sweden to a referendum.
The proposal was rejected by a vote
of 100 to 8.
The agreement was then accepted by
a vote of 101 to 16.
This is a great victory for the gov
ernment.
In the course of the debate Premier
Nicholson made an interesting speech
on the question of the selection of a
king. He said that the offer of tbs
throne to a member of the house Of
Bernadotte was made as an express
sion of good will 1t had apparently,
however been otherwise interpreted in
Sweden as, according to King Oscar'S
observation to foreign newspapermen,
his majesty would regard his approval
of such a selection as personal sac
rifice. In conclusion the premier said
that the question now appeared to be
outside actual politics.
Premier Michelsen's statement is re-
garded as a withdrawal of Norway's s
offer of the throne to a member of the
Bernadotte family.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-10
TRIAL OF COMMANDER
YOUNG is RESUMED
LIEUT.. BLUE TESTlFIEs AS TO
INSPECTIONS
Afternoon Session Devoted to Exami-
nation of Boiler Rlvets, Bolts and
Other Material From Bennington.
objection to Evans OVerruled
BY Associated Press.

t5y ASSOCldteu 6TeSb'
MARE ISLAND, Oct. 9.-The trial
of Commander Young, charged with
neglect of duty in connection with the
loss of the Bennington was resumed
today An objection by the judge ad-
vocate to the retention of Commander
Winder on the court martial on ac-
count of his friendship for Commander
Young was overruled, as also was an
objection to the presence of Naval
Constructor Evans.
Lieut. Victor Blue, executive officer
of the Bennington from August 10,
1904, to the date of the explosion, was
called as a witness. He did not re-
member accompanying the accused on
his inspections. On three Sundays he
had made inspections himself, when
Young was sick and the latter had
requested him to do So He was not
in the boiler room at the time of an
accident to one of the boilers on the
way from Honolulu to San Diego, but
he had heard there was such an nc
cident, as Commander Young told him
of it. Machinist's Mate o. F. Nelson
was recalled and said that few min
utes before the explosion 132 pounds
pressure was registered on an auxiliary
steam guage in the after engine room.
Nachinist C. G. Wheeler testified
that he set the valves on boilers G
and B, and afterwards reset the valves
on boiler C. Naval Constructor Evans
then took the stand.
The afternoon session was devoted
to the introduction and inspection of
boiler rivets, bolts and other material
secured from the Bennington after
the explosion. The material was in
possession of Naval Constructor Evans
and was admitted in evidence after
considerable debate.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-10
DoUGHERTY IS DESPoNDENT
EIehty-Four More Indictments Found
Against Him and His Former
Friends Desert Him
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
PEORIA, ILL.,, Oct. 9.-This afternoon
the grand jury reported eighty-four In
dlctments against Newton c. Dough-
erty, in addition to the thirteen ulready
found. Forty-five of these are for for
gerry each containing six counts. His
bond was placed at $64, $40.
Joseph We'll, Dougherty's attorney
announced that he would appear in
court of his own accord.
With the shadow of jail within sight,
the defaulting school superintendent
this afternoon showed the first signs of
collapse.
His former friends have refused to go
on his bond, and it was stated today
that as soon as the grand jury should
finish it's work he would be placed in
Jail. For the first time since the ex-
pose Dougherty remained at his home
today. 1t is said on good authority
that he will not confess, but will plead
not guilty and put up as a defense in
sanity, caused by a fall from horse
several years ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-10
PIONEERS ARE COMING HERE
Survivors of Party Which Made Jour-
ney Overland in 1851 Now
Travel in PuIlmans
By Associated Press.

SALT LAKE, Utah, Oct. "a party
of nearly thirty pioneers of Utah sur
vivors of a party which in 1851 made
the journey overland from Salt Lake to
Los Angeles, tonight departed for Los
Angeles over the Salt Lake route as
guests of Senator w. A. Clark. The
party, in special Pullmans, will go over
practically the same route that they
travelled by wagon and on foot In 1851.
The party will spend some time at Las
Vegas, Nevada, where as pioneers, they
established a mission of the Mormon
church.
At Los Angeles, San Pedro and San
Bernardino they will be entertained
by commercial and other organizations.