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Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-19
VITICULTURISTS BEGIN
THEIR ANNUAL SESSION
Large Number of Delegates Attend
the State Convention at
ST, Helena

BY Associated Press
NAPA, Aug. 1S.-The annual meeting
of the California Viticultural club
opened in ST. Helena this afternoon for
a two days session. There was large
attendance of delegates from all over
the state. The convention was called
to order by President John Sweet of
Martinez. Several addresses were
made by delegates on the benefits of
fertilization and the best methods en-
ployed The speakers were Joseph
Redding of Fresno, B. Bruck of ST..
Helena, A. Schoenwald of St. Helena
and Prof. z. K. Knight of Berkeley.
c. L. Larue of Yountville gave a
strong address on bench grating and
hill grating of vines.
Prof. Pierce of Santa Ana gave an
interesting address on the Anaheim
disease of this state, which brought
out many valuable suggestions for
fighting the disease.
Tonight Prof. p. ]. Wickson of the
University of California spoke on the
condition of vineyards in California,
giving the results of his investigation
Of conditions in various counties. Late
tonight new officers for the ensuing
year were elected.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-19
drawn.
SESSION OF RAILWAY
SURGEONS is CLOSED
Papers Are Read and
Officers Elected for En-
suing Year
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1S.-The an
nual meeting Of the Pacific Association
of Railway Surgeons closed tonight
with a smoker at the st. Francis hotel.
Arrangements had been made for a
clinic and exhibition of patients at the
Southern Pacific company's hospital in
the morning, but owing to the objec-
tions of some Of the patients there the
clinic was transferred to the city and
county hospital. At the hospital DIR.
A. w. Morton performed seven opera
tions under cocaine anaesthia within
three hours. After visiting the various
wards the surgeons returned to the st.
Francis hotel for the afternoon session.
At the afternoon session eleven pa
pers were read on subjects Of interest
TO those doctors engaged in railroad
work. Following the reading Of each
paper a general discussion took place.
The afternoon session closed with an
election OF officers for the coming year.
The following were selected:
DR.. 4. w. Huntington, San Fran
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-19
SAKHAL|N CEDED
BY RUSSIANS
CONTINUED from Pare One,

can be even now secured by the sacri-
fee of the indemnity. Vague intima-
tions tonight come from the Japanese
the war" might be moderated, but NJ.
Whites reply is that he will pay liber-
ally for the maintenance of the Rus
sian prisoners in Japan, but mot a
kopeck for tribute"
Peace ENJOYS Most Pessimlstlc
The gravity of the situation from the
Japanese point of view is contained in
the following authoritative statement
given to the Associated Press: II can
not say positively, because all things
are possible but L fear that the meet
ing on Tuesday will be the farewell
session of the Washington conference.
Japan has done her utmost for peace.
Russia now knows Japan's irreducible
minimum"
M. Witte himself tonight gave not
the slightest encouragement. For pub
lication he said: 1--WE meet Tuesday
only to sign the protocol" with the
accent On the WOFQ only. AnOIner
bad sign was the change in the person.
al attitude of the plenipotentiaries
toward each other. During the week
they have been growing more and
more friendly at the luncheon which
they take together at the navy yard.
The conversation there was lively and
even gay at times. Today they sat to-
gether and ate in silence. All seemed
strangely constrained, as if realizing
that they could only agree to disa-
gree and that the war must go on.
Tonight the situation can be summed
up in single sentence: Prompt and
heroic action by outside influences
alone can save the conference.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-19

terry in the western part of the state is
sights over the grave of a widower.
who, while not lacking in love for the
departed one, was penurious to de-
gree. He ordered small stone because
it was cheap, and told the mason to
engrave on it this inscription:
Sarah Hackett Aged Ninety Years.
Lord, she was Thine"
The stonecutter said there was too
much inscription for so small a sur
face, but was told to go ahead and
Squeeze it on somehow" Here is the
inscription as Squeezed
Sarah Hackett. Aged 80. Lord, she
was Thin
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-19
STANDARD OIL COMPANY
INvADES SAN FRANCISCO
Is Reported as About to Absorb the
Gas and Electric and Coke
and Gas Companies

By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1S.-The
Evening Post says that the Standard
Oil company is about to absorb the
San Francisco Gas and Electric com
pany and the San Francisco Coke and
Gas company
Within the last seventeen days San
Francisco Gas and Electric stock has
leaped from s62 to ST per share.
though it tapered off to $3.50 this af-
ternoon. The San Francisco Coke and
Gas company stock was not listed with
stock and bond exchange, but the rise
in that has also been sharp.
The Post adds: "Standard on win
take charge Of and operate the two
gas companies according to unim-
peacbable authority at an early date.
The work Of listing the assets Of both
companies is now In progress"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-19

cisco, PRESIDENT DR.. T, C, McCleaye,
Berkeley first vice president; DR.. w.
o. Spencer Huntington, Ore, second
vice president; DR.. Frank l.. Adams,
Oakland, treasurer; DR.. James +.
Dunn, Oakland, secretary.
The members of the executive board
and other committees will be appointed
later by the new president.
1t was decided to hold the conVen-
ton next year in San Francisco. 1t
will be held some time in August and
the exact date will be later announced
by the president.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-19
DAVIS Is ELECTED
PRESIDENT OF EAGLES
PeIletier Withdraws From the Race
and the Choice Is Made
Unanimous

By Associated Press.
DENVER, Aug. 1S.-Grand worthy
president, Henry D. Davis, Cleveland,
Ohio; grand worthy vice-president, Ed
ward Krause, Wilmington, DEL; grand
worthy secretary, A. e. Partridge,
Kansas City.
After electing the above named Of
ficers the grand aerie of the Fraternal
Order of Eagles tonight proceeded to
hear nominations for the remaining Of
ficers of the list, who will be voted on
collectively tomorrow. In taking this
action the delegates made known their
anxiety to close the convention on
schedule time tomorrow evening and
thereby avoid protracted session. To
further this end a plan is on foot to
refer the report of the judiciary COM
mittee on the revision of the constitu-
ton and bylaws of the order to an
advisory committee, which will go over
the report and recommend action on
it as a whole. The election of officers
demanded the attention of the dele
gates from early morning until nearly
II o'clock tonight. All were chosen by
acclamation, although the balloting for
president continued for five hours and
ten minutes, when the present grand
worthy president, John F. Pelletier of
Kansas City, withdrew. Davis selec-
ton was then made unanimous. Pelle-
tier recognized the sentiments against
a second term for the presidency and
Immediately ordered his name with
drawn.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-19
LOS ANGELES OBTAINS
NEW PULLMAN SERVICE
Daily Sleeping Cars via Salt Lake City
Announced by Chicago &
Northwestern
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Aug. 1s.-The Chicago &
Northwestern railroad announced to-
day that the new route to Los An
geles, Cal. and other southern Califor-
mia points, via Salt Lake City and the
Salt Lake, Los Angeles and San Pedro
road, would be made the route of
through Pullman sleeping car service
from Chicago daily.
Pullman tourist sleeping cars will be
put in service via the Northwestern
line, Union Pacific and the Salt Lake
route in a few days to take care of the
large colonist movement that is antici-
pated in the fall. Connection has also
been established with the Overland
Limited to Los Angeles, thus providing
an additional route.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-19
SALOON DYNAMlTER
RECEIVES SIX MONTHS
~ AssooIated Press.

lola, Kan, Aug. &c. L. Melvin
the saloon dynamiter, was today found
guilty on the charge of malicious de-
struetion Of property and sentenced
to six months In jail and to pay the
costs of the case. His attorney filed
an appeal Two other charges still
remain against him.
Melvin. who wrecked three saloons
with dynamite, and by which other
adjoining property was damaged. fled
and was arrested IN Iowa.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-19
MASS FOR REPOSE
Of PRIESTS SOUL
SOLEMN SERVICES HELD AT
CATHEDRAL
VISITING CLERGYMEN ASSIST
Impressive Ceremonies Are Held In
Behalf Of Very Rev. cyprIano
RubIo at st. vlbIana's
Church
VISITING cLEReYMEN ASSIST

Solemn pontifical requiem mass was
celebrated yesterday morning by Rt.
Rev. Bishop Conaty at the Cathedral
of st. vibiana, for the repose of the
soul Of the late Very Rev. Cyprian
Rubio M. A, senior priest of the dio-
cese.
The church was draped in black, the
casket being surrounded by lighted ta-
pers. The office of the dead was
chanted at 9:S0 O'Clock, Rev. Fahey and
Suebert intoning the chants. Rt. Rev.
Mgr. Harnett. v. g., officiated. The
bishop was assisted by Revs. Agulliera
of San Luis Obispo and John Pujol of
Oxnard, as deacons Of honor. Rev.
Juan Caballeria was deacon of the
mass and Very Rev. DR.. Glass, C. NJ,
sub-deacon; Rev. C. Molony, master Of
ceremony to the throne; Rev. ]. A..
Reardon. master of ceremonies of the
mass.
The Gregorian requiem mass was
sung by diocesan priests, Rev. T. F.
Fahey. diocesan choir master, presid-
ing at the organ. Revs. Clifford,
Murphy, Beaudry, Suebert and O'Neil
taking part.
Father Caballeria delivered the eu-
logy in which he outlined the many
sacrifices the early priests were called
upon to make and spoke of Father
Rubio as one who had labored faith
fully in the sacred ministry. The
speaker said that Father Rubio pre-
ferred solitude than to return to the
high positions offered him in the dio-
cese, Father Caballeria dwelt upon the
beauty of the service, the bishop cee-
brating the mass for the departed
priest.
The following priests, aside from the
officers were present in the sanctuary:
Revs. Ubach, San Diego; Sheehy, Mon
rovia; Cain, Riverside; Dubbell, Ana
helm; Conneally, San Pedro; Scanlon,
Shorb; Ferrer. Long Beach; Forthier,
Redondo; Grogan, Ventura; O'Callag- |
han. Santa Monica; Waldron, Gregoire, !
St. Patrick's; McAuliffe, Sacred Heart;
Donahoe, St. Augustines; Raphael
Fuhr, o. F. M, st. Joseph's; Heffer-
man and McManus, cathedral.
The remains were inferred in the
priests plot in New Calvary cemetery.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-19
Milton Brown, Buffalo, NJ. Y.
By Assnciat ted Press.
KERMIT ROOSEVELT GOES
OFF ON HUNTING TRIP
IN Associateo Press.

OYSTER BAY, L. l., Aug. 1S.-No
visitors were received today at Saga
more Hill. Kermit, the second son of
President and Mrs. Roosevelt. left to-
day for Deadwood S. D., on a visit to
Captain Seth Bullock. the superinten-
dent of the Black Hills forest reserve.
Kermit is taking the trip alone and
will remain with Captain Bullock for
two or three weeks on a hunting ex-
petition
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-19
CAVALRY TROOPS ARE
MERGED INTO SQUADRON
BY Associated Press.
SACRAMENTO,

f3y A6bUCIhI ItU I-IC55,
SACRAMENTO, Aug. 1S.-Acting
under a provision made by the last
Legislature the four troops of cavalry
of the National Guard of California
have been organized into a squadron.
Samuel Kay OF this city, captain OF
troop b. has been commissioned as
major and appointed to the command
of the squadron by Adjutant General
Lauck.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-19
WINS TROPHY FOR LONG
DISTANCE FLY CASTING
nv Assoeiated PRESS.

CHICAGO, Aug. lS-E. f, Mills OF
New York won the diamond trophy
FOR long-distance fly casting here to-
day against eleven competitors In the
Chicago Fly Casting club tournament
at Garfield park. Mills distance was
119 feet eight inches
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-19
TRAMP MATCHMAKER
KILLS HIMSELF IN JAIL
BY Associated Press.

SACRAMENTO. Aug. 1s.-Charles
Ericsson, prisoner in the city Jail
awaiting hearing on charge of
grand larceny, committed suicide last
night by strangling himself to death
in his cell. Ericson's dead body was
cell this morning. Deceased was a
native of Norway and tramp watch
maker.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-19
DEATHS OF THE DAY
Charles H. Young, Denver
nv Associated Press

BY Associated Press.
DENVER, Col, Aug. 1S.-Charles H.
Young, superintendent of the Wells
Fargo Express company in the district
extending from Denver to Salt Lake,
died today of pneumonia. He was "A
years old and had been in the employ
of the Wells Fargo company twenty
two years.
Dr. Lewis H. Laudy, New York
BY Associated Press
NEW YORK, Aug. 1S-Dr. Lewis H.
Laudy, professor of chemistry at Col
umbia university for thirty-four years.
died yesterday from apoplexy. He was
a native of France and in his youth
attained prominence in the politics Of
the French republic. At one time he
represented his government as minis
ter at Madrid.
Temple Houston, Oklahoma City
By Associated Press.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Aug. IS
Temple Houston, youngest son of the
famous Gen. Sam Houston, known to
almost every man. woman and child
in the southwest, died today at his
home in woodward, Okla. He was
forty-five years of age and leaves
wife and four children. Mr.. Houston
was born and raised in the west and
had been in Oklahoma a number of
years.
Milton Brown, Buffalo, NJ. Y.
By Associated Press
PORTLAND, Ore, Aug. 1S.-Milton
Brown of Buffalo, N. Y, chief special
agent for the United States treasury
exhibit at the Lewis and Clark ex-
position, died in this city today Of
typhoid fever. Mr.. Brown had been
employed in the same capacity at the
exposltions at Buffalo, Charleston and
st. Louis.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-19
RUSSIA GETS
HER ASSEMBLY
Continued From Page One.


entrusted with the preliminary elab-
grafton and discussion of measures,
and with the examination of the state
budget.
ut is for this reason that, while
preserving the fundamental law re-
garding the autocratic power, we have
deemed it well to form a Gosudarstven-
naia Douma dover house of the assem-
bly) and to approve the regulations for
elections to this douma extending the
validity of these laws to the whole ter
ritory of the empire with such excep-
tions only as may be considered neces-
sary in the case of some regions in
which special conditions obtain.
"As regards the participation in the
labors of the Gosudarstvepnaia Douma
of delegates from the grand duchy of
Finland on questions concerning the
in particular we will take special meas
ures.
"At the same time we have ordered
the minister of the interior to submit
ilililCuAdlCly IOl Jul dpPIODdllOu ISBu-
lations for the elections to the douma,
so that deputies from city governments
and from the military province of the
Don may be able to assemble not later
than the middle of January, 1906.
Organization Rests With Gar
I'VE reserve to ourselves entirely the
care of perfecting the organization of
the Gosudarstvennaia Douma and
when the course Of events shall have
shown the necessity for changes cor
responding completely to the needs of
the times and the welfare of the en-
pire we shall not fail to give at the
proper moment the necessary direc-
tions.
1--WE are convinced that those who
shall have been elected by the conf
dence of the whole people and who will
thus be called upon to participate in
the Legislative work of the government
will show themselves in the eyes of all
Russia to be worthy of the imperial
trust in the virtue of which they have
been invited to cooperate in this great
work and that in perfect harmony with
other institutions and authorities of
the state established by us they will
contribute profitably and zealously to
our labors for the we'll being of our
common mother, Russia, and for the
strengthening of the unity, the secur-
ity and the greatness of the empire, as
well as for the tranquility and pros
perity of the people.
"In invoking the blessing of the Lord
on the labors of the institutions es-
tablished by us and with unshakable
confidence in the grace of God and in
the infallibility Of the great historical
destinies reserved by divine providence
for our beloved fatherland we firmly
hope that, with the help of God AL
mighty and with the combined efforts
of all her, sons, Russia will emerge tri-
umphant from the trying ordeals
through which she is now passing and
will be born again in the strength, the
greatness and the glory Of her his
tory, extending through a thousand
years.
"Given at Peterhof this 10Th day of
August, in the year of grace 1905, and
the 18th year of our reign.
NICHOLAS"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-19

The late Baldwin MOllhausen had a pe-
culiarity In that In nearly all OF his
novels the scene Is placed partly IN
nearly 5oo Volumes. - Western W prairtess it st1% snS
the Rocky mountains had a fascination
for him.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-19
nounht ) Small Tombstone

Lieutenant Governor Bruce of New
York says a small headstone in a Genes
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-19
ADJUSTMENTS
ORpHEUM
Modern Vaudeville week =.
- The Winning Hand -

Ward Politics Of New York AS IT rs Mans
"TRASKEp &Ro1Nb Tgt WoRfp8@ h'ShsS iO' 1'0' UO W ~
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-19

Postal Telegraph Gable company, 23s
South Spring street. for Ed Aughnay.
Worth Keene, j. p, Nicholas. DR. Mus
ser, Mamie Fay, Mrs. j. Gilligan, w. o.
Hilbish, Edwin M. Rankin.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-19
undeIlversd reIenrama

There are undeliyered kilograms at the
office of the Western Union Telegraph
company for II. M. Smith, M E Cor
man o. H. Huber, Mrs. A. A. Bran,
j. II. Stewart Otto Axt.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-19
The Little Christian

higher Evenings
DNESDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST IS
HOUSE," o Mr.
II Dolls matinee.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-26

A-HOUSES and hats to let: an immense list;
service absolutely free; take advantage OF
this department: II will you time and
trouble Cordes Furniture Co.. 245-69 Ge4ry
ST.. the square
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-09-03
IN THE COURTS.

Judge Morse VIII make q setting of
equity cases next Tuesday.
Judge Armstrong yesterday made an
order directing the executors of the
a. n. Raleigh estate TO file an amended
account.
w F. Armstrong yesterday filed
suit for partition Of property in lot ?,
block SO, plat b, against John r. Evans,
administrator of the estate of Mary
Evans, deceased.
A suit 10 condemn a right OF way
across property owned by Israel SpitZ
and wife was begun by the Rio Grande
Western Railway company yesterday.
The right of way sought to be used is
for the cOmpany's Black Rock spur in
Salt Lake county.
Mrs. Pearl Bosch has filed suit for
divorce from Roy J. Bosch, alleging
that he has failed TO support her for
the past twelve months. She also asks
the custody of their daughter, years
old and a reasonable sum for ths sup
port Of the child. The couple were
married in Salt Lake City. Jan. l, 1901
Mary L. Jones was granted a divorce
from William f.. Jones by Judge Arm
strong yesterday on recommendation of
David A. Smith, deputy county clerk,
who married the couple Aug 16, 1905.
Mrs. Jones alleges cruelty and failure
To support She was awarded $100 ali
mony. $50 attorneys fees and the res
toration of her maiden name, Mary l..
Wilding.
Alleging that c. D. Coats, on the
night of Aug. %, "wilfully, violently
and maliciously assaulted him without
reason on provocation," causing
blackening of his eyes, a large swell
ing upon his cheek and making him
sick. sore and lame for many days,
Carl Harmon yesterday filed an action
for $500 actual damages and $1,000
punitive damages against Coats.
Judgment for ST 600 and costs rem
dered in favor of Thomas Steed and
against the Rio Grande Western Rail-
way company by jury in the Second
district court is affirmed IN an opinion
handed down by the supreme court
yesterday. The opinion Is written by
Justice McCarty, Justices Bartch and
Straup concurring. Steed was severe
ly injured by train June q. 1908. while
in tn act of crossing the railroad near
Pennington The company appealed
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-09-03
LEMON PRICES
STILL SOARING
California Shippers Supply Market
With First Class Grapes.
YOUNG TURKEYS COME IN
SPRING CHICKENS PLENTIFUL,
BUT HENS ARE SCARCE.

Prices on lemons flashed TO $3.50 a box
for the best grade yesterday and the
other grades sold for $3.50 This is the
highest price that has been paid for lem
ons for several seasons. The demand for
them is heavy throughout the country,
and the light crop is responsible for the
stiff prices. Oranges are quoted at s. d
case, and at present there are plenty on
the market. California shippers are
stocking the market with plenty OF
grapes. Shipments OF Muscat, Black
Prince and Concord arrived yesterday. A
car of bananas and a consignment of
sweet potatoes also reached the market
Moab peaches and apples are on the mar
ket IN abundance and selling at a rea-
Sonaole price.
The poultry market is in good shape
turkeys were on the market yesterday
and sold for 22l2 cents pound retail 4
rev tame ducks were also to be had.
but the dealers have TO ship hens from
Kansas City.
Poultry.
Springs chickens, Utah broiiers, 22lkc per
pound. Roasting spring chickens, 2Oc
per pound Tame ducks. zoe per pound.
Hens, lsc per pound. Young squads, 25c
each
Dairy Products.
Butter, creamery. soc per pound. Eggs,
Sc per dozen. Cheese, Utah cream, alc
per pound: eastern, 20c: limburger, 25c;
imported Swiss. 40c brick. Honey, comb,
l0c box; strained, 26e per pint.
Vegetables.
Turnips. four punches for 10c Beets,
four Tour punches, l0c. Radishes. for &c
Onions, for Sc; dry, lbs. 25c Peas,
Zoe peck. Beans Toe per pound. Pota-
toes, 20c peck. Rhubarb, Sc pound. Cab
bage, &c pound. Cucumbers, for &c. Cal
NOT
Green corn. DC dozen. Esq plants, 10c
TO 15c each.
Fruits.
Blackberries, loo box. Plums 20c bas-
ket. Peaches, 10c pound: 81 box. Pine
agples' 95c to 65e each. Watermelons,
to l5c each. Lemons very scarce, 35c to
+oc dozen; 81 case. Oranges, 40c to Coo
dozen. Apples, &c pound. Grape fruit, Zoe
each.
Grain.
Bran and shorts, s1.1O per hundred.
hundred. Milling wheat. sl.1O per busheI.
Feed wheat, $I00 bushel. Barley, feed,
Si.S5; roller $50. Cornmeal. &2,25.
Hay and Straw.
Alfalfa, Coo per cwt. Timothy, 75c per
cWt Straw, 45c per bale.
Flour.
High patent, $40; straight grade. s2s5
Meats.
Beef. loo TO zoe per pound. Veal. prime.
Pie 10 20c. Mutton, 121zc TO 17lzc. Pork
l4c TO &c. Dressed lambs, 12c to zoe;
lamb chops, l2c TO pc; spring lambs, $1.OO
to sl.25 per quarter.
Fish.
Salt Goldfish, 15c per pound. BoneIeSs
Goldfish, 2-pound boxes, 35c each. Large
mackerel, 25c each. Small mackereI, Ibc
each. Holland herring, &c each; kits Si.l5
each. Salmon. -17ikc per pound. Striped
bass, Z0c per pound. Whitefish, zoe per
pound. SOles and founders, Pic per
pound. Catfish, l0c per pound Perch,
12Izc per pound. Fresh Goldfish, 12lsc per
pound. Prawns. 40c per pound. Smoked
salmon, zoe per pound. California crabs,
25c and SOC each. Sturgeon, 15c per pound.
Rainbow trout and eastern brook trout,
l5c each. Smoked sturgeon, 30c per pound.
Black bass, soc per pound