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Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
GRACE PUTNAMS ORGANIZE
Twenty Young Women of Same Name,
All Choir Singers, Form
Society
Special to The Herald

special TO lne 1efalG@
CHICAGO, Nov. S.-Twenty exclu-
sive young women who are members
of Methodist church choirs have formed
a society called the "Grace Putnams"
and will meet annually hereafter. The
leading spirit of the organization at
present is Grace A. Putnam of Moline,
Ill.
A year ago four Grace Putnams, not
in any way related to each other and
living in widely separated sections of
the country, all members of the choirs
of Methodist churches, met by chance
in Lyons, N. Y. Then and there the
society of Grace Putnams had it's
origin. A few months later when the
society met at Nashua, N. Y, the num-
Der of members had increased to twelve.
The success OF the first few months of
the existence of the society was such
that it was decided to extend it to the
west. Then Grace A. Putnam of Mo-
line took a hand in the organization.
Under her leadership the society has
grown rapidly in the west until now it
numbers twenty members.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
-
MAYOR WILL SIGN CONTRACTS
Mr.. Sehon Says He Will Make No
Further Objection in San
Diego Water Case
By Associated Press.

SAN DIEGO Nov S.-Mayor Sehon
in a statement made over his signature
today announced that he would sign
the ten-year contract with the South
ern California Mountain Water COM
pany for supplying the city with water.
The original ordinance providing for
the contract was vetoed by the mayor
and last Monday the council passed 1t
over his veto.
The mayors announcement that he
will sign the contract to which he had
previously objected is regarded as re-
moving the last possible obstacle to
the deal.
AS a result of the mayors statement
the work OF laying the necessary pipe
line from Lower Otay reservoir to the
city and other work on the system
will be begun at once.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
SUFFRAGE RESTRICTION FAILS
Maryland Voters Defeat Proposition
to Curtail Franchise
IN Assnclated Press.


BALTIMORE, Nov. Slate returns
dissipate much of the doubt as to the
result of yesterdays election in this
city and state. With a few precincts
of one of the usually Democratic coun-
ties yet to be heard from the defeat
of the proposed suffrage restriction
amendment to the constitution by
$4,000 to $4,000 is indicated
Atkinson, Democratic, is conceded
the state controllership, and his ma
jority will probably run over $500.
That the lower house of the state legis-
lature will be Democratic is conceded
by the Republicans. 1t probably will
be made up of 80 Democrats, indie
pendent Democrats and 45 Republi-
cans. The state senate stands 16
Democrats and Republicans The
Democrats will, therefore, elect the
state treasurer and the board of pub
lie works will be Democratic.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
THREATEN LIFE OF CONSUL
American Official in Canton, China,
Asks Vicerory to Prohibit
Boycott Meeting
IN Associated PIGS.

HONGKONG, Nov. S.-Advices from
Canton say that the anti-American
feeling there is growing more intense.
A lady has been spat upon in a street
and the American consul, Julius G..
Lay, has received an anonymous letter
threatening his life If the imprisoned
poycotters of American goods are not
released The consul has written to the
viceroy asking him to prohibit an anti
American mass meeting which it is
proposed to hold in Canton, but the
viceroy apparently is Indifferent.
The American consul today proceeded
TO Lienchow in order to make an official
of the recent massacre Of
American missionaries there. The
Chinese authorities will be represented
by the taotai.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
F0RTIFY CHICAGO HARBOR
Plans Under Consideration to Protect
City From Possible Attack
by Hostile Fleet
snecjal to The Herald.

special to The Herald.
CHICAGO, Nov. S.-A line of fortifi-
cations extending from Evanston to
South Chicago to protect Chicago from
possible attacks by hostile war ships
that may gain entrance to the great
lakes is the plan of the federal gov
ernment.
In speaking of the proposition today
an army man declared that a huge fort,
In all probability, would be esta blished
at the mouth of the river. This would
have the heaviest of guns, capable of
demolishing any vessel coming within
miles of the harbor.
Col. Henry L. Turner an authority on
the subject, today expressed the con-
viction that the fortifying Of Chicago
was necessary.
"One man of war" he said, could
raze Chicago in an hour or two as
things are at present"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
APPRAISERS DECIDE CASE
Officials Hold Importer Must Pay
Duty on Bottles Containing
Condemned Wine
By Associated Press.

By ASsOClated PreSS
NEW YORK, Nov. S.-Declaring that
their decision appeared unfair to their
own members board, three of the
United States general appraisers today
decided a test case under the pure food
law against G. d. Bunker & Co,
San Francisco. This company pro-
tested against paying duty on twelve
bottles of imported wine which had
been condemned in tests for adul-
teration which We're made by the de-
partment of agriculture. These bottles
We're part of a large shipment
The board decided that duty on the
empty bottles must be paid the same
as If they were full, and declared that
only congress had the power to alter
this strict Interpretation of the letter
of the law.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
VOTING MACHINES ARE SUCCESS
Chicago Precincts Using Invention Get
Returns in Thirty Seconds
By Assocla I'd Press.

CHICAGO, Nov. S.-The Chicago
record for speedy election returns was
established yesterday as a result of the
use Of the voting machines in ten pre-
cincts, the results from one of these
precincts being received over the tele-
phone by the election commissioners
within thirty seconds of the closing Of
the polls
The returns from the other precincts
where voting machines were used also
came in with much rapidity, all being
in within tWenty-nine minutes after the
closing of the polls, and returns from
five voting machine precincts being re-
ceived before one return came in from
an old system precinct.
The test was the first thoroughly
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
FIREMEN RESCUE WOMEN
Lives of Several Persons lmperiled by
Blaze in San Francisco
Tenement
BY Associated Press,

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov S-A four
story building on Converse street oc-
cupied by five families was destroyed
by fire last night.
Several persons were rescued by fire
men at the risk of their own lives.
Robert Harrington of Engine company
10 was seriously injured While carry
ing a woman by falling from the third
floor, but the woman was caught by
Fireman John Nyland and was un-
hurt.
An adjoining stable was also burned
and eight horses perished in the flames,
The financial loss Is not over $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
RANCHER FATALLY WOUNDED
Former Employe Returns to Mans
Barn and MercilessIy Shoots
Him Down
BY Associated Press.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Cal. Nov g.
Usora Corda fatally wounded Cerfni
Ganboni on the latter's ranch north
east of Carey, six miles from Santa
Maria, today.
Corda formerly worked for Gamboni
and a week ago was ordered to leave
the ranch. Gamboni entered his barn
this morning and was surprised by
Corda, who had been hiding. After
abusing Gamboni he drew a revolver
and fired three shots. All took effect.
Gamboni staggered from the barn.
blood gushing from his wounds and
Corda fled.
A posse headed by Constable Ruiz
of Carey is in pursuit.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
YOUNG lNCENDIARY CAUGHT
Eleven-year-od Pyromaniac Tells
the Police the Story of
His Crime
l3y Associated Press.

NAPA, Cal, Nov. S.-Wm. J. Bal
LANCER, an 11-year-old boy residing in
st. Helena, was arrested today on
charge of arson. Friday night a ware
house owned by Contractor John
Money of ST. Helena was destroyed
by fire.
About one week ago a stone ware
house owned by Mrs. M. G. Ritche
and the Lenthold warehouse on Pope
street were also burned to the ground.
Today young Ballanger confessed to
the officers that he had set the Money
warehouse on fire.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
TO BE BURIED IN ST. PAUL'S
Body of Sir George Williams, Founder
of Y. M. c. A., Finds Last
Resting Place
IN Assoclated Press.

LONDON, Nov. S.--The body of Sir
George Williams, founder of the Young
Mems Christian association and presi-
dent of the London headquarters for
twenty years, who died November 8.
will be buried in st. Pauls cathedral
November IA.
The memorial requesting burial in
st. Paul's included the names of per-
sons prominent in all walks of life and
was re-enforced by resolutions from
the council of North America, repre-
senting 400, 900 members of the associa-
tion and also resolutions from councils
in many other countries.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
SHOT BY SQUIRREL HUNTER
Worker Instantly Killed by Stray
Bullet From Rifle in
Unseen Hands
6y Associated Press,

6y Associated Press,
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Cal. Nov. s.
A. p. Widden was shot and instantly
killed yesterday at Orcutt, where he
was employed in a lumber yard. 1t is
reported that Barnie Devine, an engi-
neer of the oil works, was shooting
squirrels when Widen threw up his
hands and fell dead shot through the
heart. Devine was eXonerated by the
coroner's jury.
had been employed at Orcutt for the
past three months. Devine is in a
state of collapse and it is thought that
his mind is affected as the result Of the
q aCni1nnt.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
Captain and Pilot Suspended

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. S.-Eigh teen
months suspension of license is the
penalty imposed by u. S. Inspectors
Bolessand Bulgef upon Captain Gran
dall aud Third Mate VIM. Holmes for
wreckng the steamship ST, Pau near
Point Gorda, October 10, 1905.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
Japanese Report Rice Famine
" A Associated Press

LONDON, Nov. S.-The Toxic CORE
spondent of the Daily Telegraph says
that a rice famine exists in the three
prefectures of Fukushima, Mayaga and
Iwate, and that the agricultural popu-
lation, numbering million, practically
are starving. The weather Is intense
Iy cold and the silk cocoon industry had
entirely spoiled.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
Austrian Strike Is Spreading
By Associated Press.

By ASSOCIdItu PTeSS.
VIENNA, Nov. S-The strike on the
state railroads is spreading and threat
ems to become general About 10000
employees are already affected and the
engineers on all the lines in Bohemia
have decided to join the strike. Sew
eral factories have been compelled to
restrict or suspend their production ow-
ing to lack of coal.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
Wlthdraws Entry on Public Lands

WASHINGTON, Nov, S.--The secre-
tary of the interior has withdrawn
from entry all the public lands in
ten townships in the Carson City, New,
land district with the view of including
II in a forest reservation.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
SQUADRON GOES TO NEW YORK
tenberg Will Anchor In
North River
Nv Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Nov. S.-Rear Admiral
Prince Louis of Battenberg, with his
squadron of six armored cruisers is
expected to arrive from Annapolis early
tomorrow morning, coming to anchor
probably about o'clock.
Awaiting his arrival eight battleships
and four cruisers of the North Atlantic
fleet lie at anchor in the North river,
stretching in single column in mid
stream from Seventy-ninth street to
One Hundred and Twenty-fifth street.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
sHORTENs TIME TO COAST
Golden State Limited Brings Sunshine
Seekers to Los Angeles in
Three Days
y Assnciated Press.

CHICAGO, Nov. S.-Shortenlng of
the time between Chicago and Los An
geles one hour and a half will be ac-
complished by the Rock Islands
Golden State Limited" which will be
placed in service Sunday. Nov. 26.
The train will leave Chicago at 8
O'Clock p, m. and viii arrive at Los
Angeles at 2;15 p. m. the third day out.
This is the fastest schedule arranged
for this train in the three seasons it
has been in service.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
start santo Domingo Uprising
? Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Nov. S,-A revolu-
tlonary movement has developed in
San Domingo and an uprising is threat
ened. News to this effect has reached
the government, and the proper steps
are being taken by the navy depart
ment at the instance Of the state de-
partment to maintain the peace.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
Takahlra calls on PresIdent

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8.-Mr Taxa
hira, the japanese minister, called by
appointment on President Roosevelt at
the White House tonight He remained
less than half an hour.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
Appolnts Justice for Arizona
RY AssoeIated Press

tA00VNItlNNN
WASHINGTON, Nov. S.-The presi-
dent announced today the appointment
of Frederick S. Nave as assistant JUS
tice of the supreme court OF Arizona.
to succeed Judge Tucker; also the APP
pointment of Capt. Joseph l.. d. Alex
ander OF Phoenix. Ariz., as United
states district attorney to succeed Mr.,
Nave.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
Identified as Deserter
BY Associated Press.

MARE ISLAND, Nov. S.-Two men
who were under arrest in Oakland on
suspicion of having blown open the
safe OF the Olson company have been
identified as James Burke and James
Foley, deserters from the Marine corps.
They were returned to their barracks
today.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
FIRE DESTROYS
BIMINI BATHS
BIG SANITARlUM BURNED TO
GROUND
Owner Says He viii Rebuild,
Beginning Work Almost as
Soon as Ashes Have
Cooled

from all parts OF lne CITY lut iitNS
that It was the Bimini baths burning
spread over the city with telegraphic
speed. and soon the grounds and small
hills on all sides of the building were
covered with people, 1t was estimated
that more than 5000 people from all
parts of the city witnessed the destruc-
tion Of the popular baths.
Makes Pyroteehnic Display
Passing along one side Of the bath
house Is the Bimini baths car line. AS
the Flames leaped into the air they
burned the insulation from the heavy
feed wires. Thousands Of tongues of
electric blue flames shot out from the
wires. The pyrotechnical display thus
brought about has never been. equaled
at any Fourth of July celebration in
Los Angeles.
The Bimini bath house was complet-
ed about three years ago. The owners
and stockholders are limited to mem
hers of Or. Edwards own family. me
building extended over four acres of
ground and contained several hundred
rooms.
new Turkish bath was recently
completed 1t consisted of g5 rooms and
was fitted up in modern style ana
in accordance with the latest scientlhc
methods The floors were all of marble
and the sides of heavy glass
A recent instalment to the baths
was $1,000 %-ray machine and motor
This as well as everything else in the
building was destroyed.
DR.. Edwards stated last night that
new structure that will exceed the
older one in beauty and quality will at
once be commenced. For the benefit
of many of his patients a temporary
structure will be erected at once.
Will Rebuild at Once
When seen last night DR.. Edwards
said:
"The destruction of the Bimini baths
is blow to me and every stockhO older,
all of whom are immediate members of
my family. But in its place we shall
erect bath house which will exceed
the old one in beauty and quality. We
are not in the least discouraged. The
$4,000 insurance was not on the fix
lures, only the structure. No one
loses dollar through the accident but
myself. The insurance is scattered in
about eleven companies, and will be
but small item toward the rebuilding
Of the bath house.
There will be no delay in the COM
mencing of the work. AS soon as the
ashes are cold men will be at work
clearing away the debris and the foun-
dations be laid at once. In the mean
time a temporary structure, for the
benefit of my most needy patients will
be erected.
"All that could be done to save the
building was done. Fate seemed to be
against us, but we are not going to
let 1t stop with that. 1t is the first
mshap that has ever befallen the
Bimini baths. In view of this fact
there is no reason why we should be
discouraged by tonight's fire"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
DISCUSSES ARMY DESERTION
Inspector General Makes Report on
Conditions-Criticses Absentee
Captains
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Nov. S.-General G.
III. Burton, inspector general, in his
annual report upon the conditions
of the army, criticises severely the alb
senteeism of captains from their COM
mands and says that out of 39S COM
panies and troops from whom infor-
nation was obtained 1855 captains were
absent, which General Burton says in
Jured the discipline of the army.
General Burton, like all other Off
GERS OF his rank, discusses the deser-
tions in the army and lays the cause
largely to the absence of the post
exchange"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
, BooKWALTER is ELECTED
indianapolis Chooses BookwaIter as
Mayor for Next Term
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. S.-Returns
from the city election in Indianapolis
officially compiled today give Charles
A. Bookwalter, Republican candidate
for mayor plurality of 1861 over his
Democratic opponent, Mayor John w.
Holtzman. The remainder of the Re-
publican ticket is elected by smaller
pluralities.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
Promises Speedy Trip to Cuba

CHICAGO. Nov. S.-Chicago to Ha-
vana via New Orleans, two days in
the Cuban capital And return to Chi
cago. all within a week. is a trip prom
ised by the Illinois Central Railroad
company. beginning Dec. 26.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
Typhoon Causes Great Damage

by ASsOCIdleu ITesS ."
TOXIC. Nov, 8. 2:SO p. ma
typhoon which took place Yesterday.
November z, has wrought extensive de-
vastation in the province of Oshima
and in the islands adjacent thereto.
over two thousand buildings have been
destroyed and a steamer, it is said.
has been wrecked. No loss of life is
reDOrted.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09

comprehensive one to which the voting
machine has been submitted in Chicago.
Much satisfaction was expressed by
both voters and the officials at the poll
ing places where the machines stood;
1t being found that votes were cast with
rapidity.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
Pays Emmons Jury's Board Bill
BY Associated Press.

by ASSOClaIeu IItS5'
SACRAM ENTO, Nov. S-The board
of 'supervisors today paid the bill of
w. G. Haub for $l30375 for board of the
jury that tried and convicted eX-Sen-
ator Emmons of boodlng. The jury
men were boarded for 80 days.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
Charged With EmbezzIement
Assnciated Press

by 4A5oVNIetNVU IIFS5.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov SC. C.
Meier was formerly a trusted employe
of a San Francisco wine nnerechant
lie is wanted in this city to answer a
charge of having embezzled about
$40, 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
DEMOCRATS WIN
GREAT VICTORY
MAKE CLEAN SWEEP IN OHIO
ELECTION
Republicans Lose Control of Both
Branches of State Legislature.
City Party Holds Impromptu
Jubilee in Philadelphia
Continued from Page on.1

that their names had already been
voted.
District Attorney Jerome ordered the
returns from the Eighteenth and Six
tieth districts to be carefully guarded.
Ira c. Darrin, the new elected district
attorney of Queens county on the Re-
publican ticket, approves of the idea of
contest. William M. WINS, the defeated
Republican candidate for mayor, COM
mended Mr.. Hearst's action and ex-
pressed the belief that a recount would
show that Mr.. Hearst had been elected.
Tammany Will Fight
After a secret session of the execu-
tive committee of Tammany Hall held
this afternoon the following statement
was issued:
THE executive committee of the
Democratic organization protests
against the outrageous published
threat of the defeated candidate of the
Municipal Ownership League to over
throw the will of the people as eX-
pressed by the vote cast on election
day, and directs it's law committee to
exert it's best efforts and take such
steps and institute such proceedings as
will safeguard the election of George
b. Mcclellan as mayor of New York.
I'VE also call on the commissioner of
the police and the custodian or the
ballot to preserve the same intact from
all Interference by any one from any
unauthorized source"
Some of the leaders after the meet
ing expressed the opinion that the re-
turns showed censure of Mr.. Murphy's
leadership and that he should, as a
result step down and out and make
room for man against whom nothing
could be charged. They thought that
it was time for George B. Mcclellan
to assume the leadership himself.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09

New York city's population is 1000,
Americans.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-13

RAIL BEFORE BEING LAID.

ging, Of the contiguous rail ends will
be avoided and derailments and other
accidents thereby averted. The fol-
lowing claims are put forward by the
invention in behalf of his new joint:
inventor in behalf Of his new joint:
1. A rail-joint comprising rail ends
each having terminal projections with
tongues extending therefrom to bear
against the opposite sides of the rails
in advance Of said projections, each
tongue extending from an outwardly-
DETECTED portion of the rail-web, and
means for connecting the assembled
rail ends.
2. A rail-joint consisting Of rail ends
longitudinally slotted to form projec-
tons terminating in tongues, the slots
having inner short transverse Shout
ders and the sides Of the opposite rails
adjacent to the latter provided with
horizontal resisting engagements to
receive the tongues between them, and
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-13
FRANKS OF ALFONSO.
THE EccENTRIcHlES OF sPAlN's
YOUTHFUL RULER.
How the Young King Notified the PeO-
pie He Wanted to Go to Bed Als
Reckless Automobi1ing Overthrow
Ministry-Queer Capers.

Some remarkable stories, dealing
with his eccentricities, are told OF
King Alfonso of Spain. These &C.
centricities began in childhood. when
most healthy minded youngsters OF his
years would feel inclined to seek the
same relief from tutors, prime minis
tiers and other dignified guardians. 1t
was during his first tour in the Span
ish provinces, three years ago. that the
people Of his country first had the op-
portunity to observe the capers Which
hitherto had been reserved for the
eyes of the palace courtiers.
1t was on this journey that the King
complained of being bored, and asked
why he could not go to bed. Pacheeo,
the general in charge of him, explained
that etiquette demanded that the peo-
pie leave first.
"Oh, they must, eh?" replied his
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-13

..h loaded carbines ana ora"n
swords. and rushed into Ine ns
su,te of rooms. There ALFONSO ns
+hon almost in Mysteries from HIS
laughter. The soldiers retlreu' un0p
preciative of the joke.
A1fonso's reckless speeding tnrousn
the streets of Madrid in his autonioDio
has repeatedly been commences upon
in the Madrid papers, ana II naS oee
said that the attempt OF the. late Ma aura =
government to compel the King TO stop
his breakneck speeding was the rea'
raason WHY the cabinet fell. Premier
Maura. at an audience with the hins'
nointed out the danger or using ING
streets of Madrid as race course anu
tho fact that the municipal laws Were
broken by his Majesty Alfonso was
greatly angered over the remarks OF
+ba premier. and at once demanded the
Governments resignation Tor lInl'er'i-
nence. The designations were hanueu
in and a new government was Iorlleu'
more serious phase of this young
Kings independence Of thought ana
action is concerned with the mother
who has devoted her life to his educa-
ton and rearing. Her care has mace
him healthy, sturdy youth, although
he promised to inherit all the physlcai
weaknesses of his sickly father. He IS
capable of great physical endurance
and can stand up under fatigue that
would exhaust men of apparently
greater strength. Although he has al
most reached his majority he follows
still the daily routine laid out by his
mother when in 1891 his royal curls
were cut and he set out to prepare
himself for his high place.
Notwithstanding the devotion OF his
mother, the King is said to be lacking
in respect for her, and many stories
bearing on this attitude are told.
These, however, are circulated by his
political opponents and denied by his
supporters.