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Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
DISP0SES OF WATER SUIT
Case Long in Contention Decided by
Judge Allen

A water suit which appears to have
been bone of contention for Il number
of years was finally disposed of yes
terday- by Judge Allen in the superior
court when he handed down a decision
awarding valuable concessions to the
San Antonio Water company, as
against the claims made by the Po-
mona Land and Water company, in
a suit filed in the superior court sew
eral months ago.
The decision says that the San An
tonic Water company by five years
use has acquired a vested right to
what is known as the Curd water.
The court held that what is known as
salvage water, that is to say, the in
creased flow, caused by bringing the
water down the pipe line from the
power house to the division dam on the
San Antonio creek, in excess of the
surface flow, should be equally divided
between the parties to the suit
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07

to Morse and left her the legal wife Of
the latter
Meantime when attempt was made
BY the district attorney to arrest Dodge
for perjury. Dodge had disappeared
but was located later in Texas. where
he was in charge Of two private detect
ives. who, It is said kept him in ample
funds and afforded him every facility
for drinking himself to death. Before
he succeeded, District Attorney Jerome
sent squad Of detectives after him,
and Dodge was brought back here in
custody, mental and physical wreck.
Dodge confessed, but his confession is
kept secret.
The identification Of Mrs. Gelshenen
with the case today was the first light
on this mysterious case for months.
Who provided the $4,000 that Dodge
and his custodans spent in dissipation
in Texas has not yet been stated
The late William Gelshenen. banker.
was closely associated with Morse in
business, and Morse has been manag-
ing the Widows estates, worth about
$4,OOO,OOO
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
NEED
$245Olssss ss

to make final settlement on note or
J. NJ. Hardman to the board Of cred
itors Of the Manferd Department Co.,
which must be settled in fun by Sat
urday evening, January 7, at 10 y. m.
In order to facilitate this settlement
and to realize THE CASH needed, I
will give you YOUR CHOICE Of this
S50,00O.0O stock of Ladies' Cloaks, Suits
and Jackets, Mems and Boys Cloth
ing, Furnishing Goods, Hats and
Shoes almost at YOUR OWN PRICE.
Following I quote you the guaranteed
prices that hold good until final set
tlement has been made on the Im-
mense Bankrupt Stock of the Man
ferd Department Company. 535 South
Broadway, half block south of THE
Examiner" office: Ladies' Hose, &c;
Ladies' open Lace Hose, 10c Chill
dren's Hose. &c; Ladies' Handker-
chiefs, &c; Ladies' Sateen Waists, 49c;
Ladies' oxford Waists, Si35; Mems
White Linen Handkerchiefs, &c; Ar
row Brand Collars, 4c: u. & W. Col
lars &c; Mems Black and Tan Hose
&c; Derby Ribbed Underwear, zoe;
Mems Sweaters. 49c Negligee Shirts,
32c; Mems Black and White Working
Shirts, 25c; President Suspenders, Csc;
Dents Gloves, 90c Mems Wool I'M
derwear soc; Mems Blue and Black
Cheviot Suits. $3.S5; Mems Gray Mixed
Cheviot Suits, $465; Mems Fancy
Worsted Suits, $695; Mems English
Clay Worsted Suits, $685. Mems silk
Lined Clay Worsted Suits, $685.
Mems Melton Overcoats, $495; Mems
Kersey overcoats. $685. Mems silk
Lined Overcoats, $11.25; Boys Blue
Cheviot Long Pants Suits, $3.35; Boys
Long Pants Worsted Suits, $685. Boys
Knee Pants Suits, $1.25; Boys Knee
Pants Dress Suits, $2.75; Mems
Twisted Worsted Pants, 95c; Mems
Fancy Worsted Pants, $1.45; Mems
Dress Pants, $2.95; Ladies' Mercerized
Petticoats, 49c; Ladies' Petticoats,
$685. Ladies' Silk Petticoats, $40:
Ladies Dress Skirts, $1.25; Ladies'
Walking Skirts, $2.S5; Ladies' Dress
Skirts. $5.10; Ladies' Suits, $5.95;
Ladies Shirt Waist Suits, 1896;
Ladies Tailor-made Suits, $14.10;
Ladies Jackets, $5.25; Ladies' Three
quarter Length Coats, $685. Ladies'
Full Length Coats $12.65; Boys
School Shoes, 95c; Boys Dress Shoes.
$1.35; Mems Calfskin Shoes, $1.45;
Mems Box Calfskin Shoes, $2.10; Mems
Patent Leather Shoes, $2.35; Mems
Patent and Vici Dress Shoes $2.S5:
Mems Fur Hats, 94c; Mems Fedora
Hats, $1.40; Mems Seal Brown College
Shape and Stiff Hats, $1.95.
Remember that this stock contains
Joseph Beinfeld's Ladies' Cloaks and
Suits, Stein Bloch Alfred Benjamin
and B. Kuppenheimer Clothing,
Stetson Hats. Dents Gloves Presi-
dent Suspenders and hundreds of
other items of Standard Quality which
are now at your command for less
than wholesale cost.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
NOTES FROM ABROAD

Mr.. and Mrs. C. d. Malthie of Tue
son, Ariz., are spending the winter
here.
Miss Rosetta F. Crabbs, who has been
spending the winter here, has returned
TO Wooster Ohio.
A. P. Maginnis and family, who have
been on a visit to Mexico have re-
turned
Mrs. Charles Bennett of Charlotte,
Mich, will soon leave that place for
Los Angeles and Long Beach, where
she will remain for several months.
Miss Della Grems of Maryville, Mo-,
has been entertaining her aunt. Mrs.
Carrie Sanborn of this city, and a for
mer resident of Maryville.
j. A. Calvert of this city is building
modern house on property recently
acquired at Nevada City.
Miss Clara Hill Pardee of this city
has been visiting friends at Keokuk.
Iowa.
NJ. p. Wright of Hermosillo arrived
here recently to spend few weeks with
his family.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
"P0IS0N SQUAD" TO RENEW
EXPERIMENTS ON MONDAY
Will Test Effects on System Of Arti-
fetal cooring Matter in
Foods
ny Assnclnied prnss.

by Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-The So
called poison squad" consisting Of
department of agriculture clerks who
have volunteered for service in carry
ing out the food preservative and color
ing matter experiments of Chemist
Wiley will assemble next Monday and
continue the experiments until March,
probably concerning the effects of arti-
floial coloring of food on the system
they will then have a respite until the
middle of April when the work VIII be
resumed until July 1.
1t is probable that during next year
Il similar squad will be utilized under
the same strict rules to carry on the
experiments as to cold storage food
products. These tests will have in view
the determining of the exact effect of
cold storage of foods and the rapidity
of the development of bacteria under
cold storage conditions.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
SIMPLE RITES FOR
THEODORE THOMAS
FUNERAL OF LATE MUSICIAN
HELD IN CHICAGO
Many Notable Members Of the Pro-
fession and Prominent Men of
the City Attend the
Services
nr Assnclnicd pro..

BY Associated Pre3s.
CHICAGO, Jan. G.-The funeral Of
Theodore Thomas took place in St
James Episcopal church today with
simple rites. The Chicago orchestra
attended as an organization at the
church and afterwards formed part Of
the cortege to the receiving vault at
Craceland cemetery, where the body
will be kept until forwarded for inter-
ment to New York.
BY request of the family no floral
offerings were sent. Denial of the
Chicago Federation of Musicians re-
quest to furnish large band was made
when it was decided not to hold an
elaborate funeral, and the Rev James
S. stone was even requested to refrain
from a special sermon. Only the bur-
ial service of the Episcopal church was
said. Although simple, the service was
imposing by reason of the notable at
tendance of musicians and representa-
tive tChicagoans and the assistance of
the wind choir" of the orchestra,
which gave chorals from Bach and
Beethoven.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
ANTI-SAL0ON LEAGUE
CARRYING ON CAMPAIGN
Or. E. s. Chapman Explains Plans Tor
Kidding City of Liquor
Traffic

1T is our purpose to proceed under
the initiative provisions of the city
charter and petition for special cleo
tion to do away with the retail liquor
traffic just as early as preparatory
work of organization, now being con-
Quoted, and agitation has produced
conditions warranting such a move
ment," was the statement made yester
day by the superintendent of the
State Anti-Saloon league, Erwin S.
Chapman.
When he was asked when such a
move would be possible, he replied that
the campaign will be conducted to a
successful issue during 1905, and it is
his hope that it may be accomplished
during the early months of the year.
For three years." said DR.. Chap
man, "the league has been preparing for
a campaign in Los Angeles. A year ago
the active work was begun and from
that time has been pushed with all
possible vigor.
Large quantities of literature are
ready for distribution, lists of names of
voters throughout the city have been
secured and now the campaign will be
sternly prosecuted"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
RAISES TECHNICALITY IN
TRIAL OF AD0LPH WEBER
Attorney for Alleged Robber Attacks
Sufficiency of the
Indictment
Bv Associated Press.


AUBURN, Jan. 6.-The case of
Adolph Weber, charged with the rob-
berry of the Placer County bank, came
up on demurrer before Judge Prewitt
today.
Attorney Tabor, in his demurrer, at
tackled the sufficiency of the indict-
ment, on the ground that it did not
charge that money of which the bank
was robbed was taken from the person
OF the bookkeeper, Edward McFadyen,
or from his Immediate presence, but
that it simply stated that it was taken
from his possession.
He argued that to constitute robbery
money must be taken from the person;
if only from the possession it would
constitute grand larceny, an entirely
different crime.
The demurrer was submitted and the
court adjourned until Monday.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
BLAMELESS, PLEADS GUILTY
Comedy of Errors Surrounds Mexi=
cans Case

A comedy of errors was enacted in
Justice Chambers court yesterday af-
ternoon when Limo Lolozana, Mexi-
can, was tried on a charge of disturb
ing the peace. He was arrested Thurs
day night and complaint was filed
against him, stating that he had made
trouble in Sonora town while under
the influence of liquor.
When the case was called Lolozana
told the court he had committed no Of
fense, but that in order to please the
court, he would plead guilty to any
charge against him. The prosecuting
witnesses were brought in, but SAID
that they had never seen the defend
ant before and that he had not caused
them any trouble.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
PRETTY WOMAN IN TROUBLE
Accused of Passing Bogus Checks and
Laughs at the Charges
Ey Associated Press.


SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 6.-The
police are puzzled over the case of Il
pretty and stylishly dressed woman
who calls herself Mrs. Percy j. Nc
Cabe. She is under arrest on suspic-
ion of having passed checks alleged to
be bogus, one for $75 drawn on the Ira
ders State bank of San Bernardino and
another for smaller amount on the
First National bank of Los Angeles.
1t is also claimed that she passed a
second check for $50 ON the San Ber-
nardino bank, and several others
which have not yet been examined.
Although prisoner, Mrs. McCabe
does not seem worried. She laughs at
the charges against her, says that she
had an account with the San Bernar-
dino bank, the money being deposited
by her husband, from whom she is
estranged She declares that she will
meet all claims against her. She also
states that she was formerly menu
ber of the Maxine Elliott company
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
INTERPRETATIONS

The Pomona Manufacturing COM
pany. Directors: E. r. Izer, S. NJ.
Fulton, Grant oPitzer, George w. Ogle
and Maisie b. Ogle. Capital stock,
SIS, 1000; paid in, $2500.
Kings County Land company. Di-
rectors: Edward Chambers, A. d.
SCHNEIDER, G. Holterhoff, f. w. Van
Sicklen and Dan Murphy of Los An
geles. Capital stock, $1,OOO,OOO; paid
in, 81.
The Kentucky club. Directors: e. A.
Washburn, William Saunders, l.. A.
Whipple. No capital stock; formed for
social purposes.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
OIL TRUST WILL
ENTER Gas FIELD
STANDARD PURCHASES SAN
FRANCISCO COMPANY
This Means That Another Contest Is
on for Control of the Light
ing Of the Northern
Metropolis
Hv Assncintcd pr.ss

by Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 6-Tho
Chronicle today says; The entire
stock and control Of the San Francisco
Coke and Gas company has been pur-
chased by the Standard Oil company.
The amount of money paid for the con-
cern Is not stated. This Is construed to
mean another contest for the control of
the lighting of San Francisco, the oppo-
sition company, the San Francisco Gas
and Electric corporation, being placed,
1t is said, i'm a position where 1t must
either sell out or fight. The San Fran
cisco Coke and GHs company was start
ed in 1900, and for the last four years
IL has manufactured coke by process
which also allowed for the extraction
of Illuminating gas. The latter product
was disposed of under contract to
the San Francisco Gas and Electric
company until last fall when the
agreement expired, and it has not been
renewed. A New York organization
subsequently recognized the concern.
and it was rumored then that New
York capitalists would put up money
10 fight Cor the control of the lighting
business in this city.
1t is only now that the real parties
in interest are known by the appear
ancc of the Standard Oil company as
purchasers. In the sale of the Coke
and Gas companys interest it is under
stood that the present officers of the
company will hold office until there is
reorganization.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
PERSONAL

e. b. Wilson, president of the Ma
tional Cash Register company, and his
family arrived in Los Angeles yester-
cay from their home in Columbus, o.
and are visiting at the home of Ben
jamin Duhie on South Figueroa street
Mai. Gen. Marshall l. Ludington OF
the United States regular army, re-
tired, with Mrs. Ludington, arrived In
Los Angeles yesterday from Skaneatles'
N. Y, and are registered at the An
eelus. They will spend the winter in
the city and other California resorts.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
DOUBLE STARS DISCOVERED
One Hundred Found and Measured at
Lick Observatory
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press
BERKELEY, Jan. 6.-More double
stars have been discovered and meas
ured at the Lick observatory. The
latest bulletin issued by the university
contains an account of another hun
dred new double stars discovered and
measured there.
These new double stars are of the
same character as those previously
discovered at the Lick observatory.
The distance between the two compo-
nents in most of them is very small
and would be very difficult objects to
observe under conditions less favorable
than obtain at Mount Hamilton.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
PRESIDENT MAKES
BID FOR HARMONY
INVITES C0NGRESSMEN TO A
CONFERENCE TODAY
viii Consider Condition Of Treasury
Situation as to Appropriations
and Need for Revenue
Legislation
BY Assoelated Press.

BY Associated ircss.
WASHINGTON, Jan. G.-President
Roosevelt has invited a number of Re
publican senator's and representatives
t. conference at the White House to-
morrow afternoon. It is understood the
object is to consider the condition of
the treasury, the situation as to appro-
priations and the necessity for revenue
legislation.
An effort will be made at the con-
ference to harmonize differences which
have arisen among the Republicans as
to the nature of the legislation to be
enacted at the present session and to
secure, If possible. unanimity of action
regarding legislative action in the
future. 1t is indicated that the con-
ference may take wide scope An
effort is being made in congress bV
Speaker Cannon and the members OF
the senate committee on appropria-
tions to scale down all appropria-
t,cns to be passed at the present ses-
sion. This has aroused some antagon-
ism among senators and representatives,
who are interested in appropriations
for river and harbor improvements, for
public buildings and for the extension
of the navy. 1t is expected that these
differences will be threshed out at the
conference to be held tomorrow.
1t Is suggested that legislation re-
garding the proposed increase OF the
pcwers of the interstate commerce
commission, the tariff and the federal
incorporation of companies doing an
interstate business will be considered
1t Is known that the president is in
terested in the subject of the tariff to
such an extent that he would call an
extraordinary session of congress for
it's consideration, but it is said to be
quite improbable that such a session
will be called earlier than next fall
and it is not certain that one will be
called for that time. The president de-
sires, however, that affirmative action
be taken by congress, both as to the
tariff and as to the increase of the
powers of the interstate commerce
commission, and he hopes this action
may be taken at a reasonably early
date. Members of congress who are
frequent callers at the White House
have indicated that no action is likely
to take place before next fall.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
WEALTHY WOMAN
ELUOES OFFICERS
WOMAN SOUGHT AS WITNESS
SAILS FOR EUROPE
Widow of Late Millionaire Gelshenen
Probably Woman Banker Morse
Desired to Wed--courts Used
for Improper Purposes
by Associated Press.

By Associated Press
NEW YORK, Jan. G.-W. II. Gel
shenen, a son OF Mrs. William -. Gel
shenen, widow Of millionaire bank
er, and number of servants en-
ployed in the Gelshenen mansion ap-
peared before the grand jury today
in connection with the investigation of
the Dodge Morse case. An attempt
was made yesterday to serve a sub
poena upon Mrs. Gelshenen for her ap-
pearance before the grand jury, which
was begun yesterday and continued to-
day. was unsuccessful.
Assistant District Attorney Garvan,
who is assisting Mr.. Rand in present.
ing the case to the grand jury, said
that his officers who have been watch
ing the Gelshenen house, told him that
fifteen or twenty trunks were taken
from the house today marked IS. S.
Deutschland" and addressed to Naples.
Mrs. Gelshenen's attorney today is
sued statement saying that she was
not in this country; that several
months ago she decided to spend the
winter with her family in Cairo, Egypt.
She sailed last Tuesday on the Kaiser
wilhelm. The statement ends:
I'VE shall, of course, communicate
the district attorneys letter and sub
sequent action Of Mrs. Gelshenen, and
see whether she is disposed to return
and testify. No subpoena having been
served upon her, she is under no legal
action to do 50, and 1 fear the action
of the district attorney may not be
calculated to persuade her to do so
Voluntarily"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
MURDERER O'NEIL HANGED
Meets Fate CooIIy and Walks to Scat
fold Smoking Cigarette
BY Associated Press.

7
SAN QUENTIN, Jan. 6.-Larry o.
Neil alias Henry Milton, alias George
Lupton, was executed at San Quentin
prison today for the murder of James
Gillice. He was game" to the end and
walked to the scaffold with a cigarette
in his mouth. He did not go to bed
last night but sat up and talked with
the jaiors. When the hour for the ex-
ecution arrived his only remark was
'I am ready"
The trap was sprung at 1O31 a. m.
and at 10:42, eleven minutes later. the
prison physician, DR.. Casey, pronounced
life extinct.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
ASSAULTED BY BEGGAR.
Or. A. C. Keating Knocked Down and
Injured

A brutal assault upon DR.. A. c..
Heating, for many years a practicinS
physician in Los Angeles, yesterday
morning, is the most recent act in the
work of scores of beggars who have
been thronging the streets of the city.
DR.. Keating was walking on Main
street early yesterday morning when
he was approached by a man who de-
manded dollar. Instead of giving the
man a dollar, DR.. Keating told him
that man of his size and strength
should be at work.
The beggar struck the physician in
the face, breaking his nose and throw
ing him to the sidewalk.
DIR. Heating was treated at the re-
ceiving hospital. The beggar escaped.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
THREE ARE HURT IN QUARREL
w. M. johnson Was Arrested on ia
CHARGE of Assault

w. M. Johnson was charged last
night with assault with intent to kill
August Benson of 1412 Charming street
and his wife, Mrs. Louise Benson be-
ing the aggrieved persons.
Benson was struck on the head with
a hammer and a deep furrow about
three inches long was plowed through
his scalp. He was treated at the re-
ceiving hospital.
Mrs. Benson was knocked down and
her son, Eddie Benson, IL years old,
was also beaten by Johnson. it is
charged The trouble occurred at the
home of Mrs. Hilda Swanson, who is
Mrs Benson's sister.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
IDAHO WOULD PUNISH
POL YGAMISTS SEVERELY
Bills Making Practice Crime Intro
duced Into Both Houses OF
the Legislature

By AssOclated Pless.
BOISE, Idaho, Jan. Elm accord
ance with the paragraph in Governor
Gooding's message, calling attention to
the agitation against polygamy pre-
recommending prohibitory legislation,
bills were introduced today in both
houses of the legislature making the
practice of polygamy criminal and i'm
posing severe penalties. 1t is stated
that both bills probably will be
passed, having the support of both
Mormons and Gentiles.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
GERMANS ROUT HERREROS
Kill Many of the Natives in Fierce
Battle New Years Day

BERLIN, Jan. 6.-Four companies of
German infantry, one of cavalry and
half battery of artillery in German
Southwest Africa spent part of New
Years day in a fierce fight with in
surgent Herreros that ended in bay
onet charge through the underground
and the rout of the natives Lieut..
Gen. Won Trotha, in telegraphing the
news, did not give the number of
killed or wounded on either side, but
says the natives lost heavily.