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Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
AMERICAN VISITS THE POPE
Harry st. George Ticker, President of
jamestown Exposition Com
pany Received
BY Associated Press,

ROME, Dec. 25.-The pope today ex-
pressed his deep concern over the at
tempt made last night at Barcelona to
stab Cardinal Salvador Sassanas y
ing the cathedral His holiness dis
cussed the attempt at length with Car
dinal Merry del Val, papal secretary
of state, and with Cardinal Wives y
Tuto. bishop Of Barcelona, who is here
Later he sent message to the cardi-
nal congratulating him on his escape.
The pope today received in private
audience Harry st. George Ticker,
president of the Jamestown, Va, Ex-
position company, who is in Rome with
the object of interesting the Italian
government in the exposition.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
Shot Standing Near
Christmas Tree
Slain While Holding
Her New Doll
Young Daughter Of James kennedf
Of Hazelkirk is Murdered
by Unidentified
Assassins
Special to The Herald.

SpeClal 10 Inc Herald.
WASHINGTON, Pa, Dec. 25.-
Dressed in her night gown and while
holding her new baby doll to the light,
Mary, the pretty golden haired 9-year-
old daughter of James Kennedy OF
Hazelkirk, small town near here,
was shot to death while standing near
her Christmas tree at the window of
her fathers home this morning
This only daughter of Kennedy was
hurriedly aroused from her slumber
by her parents and carried down stairs
to witness the surprises Santa Claus
had provided, She saw the tree and
then the dolls. The last delight she
carried to the window. That was the
end of Christmas in the Kennedy home.
A bullet came from without and en-
tered her forehead.
Mr.. Kennedy is superintendent of the
Hazelkirk mines, owned by the Hazel
kirk Coal company. Four men, two of
them negroes, were arrested tonight on
suspicion of having fired the shot.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER ae, zoos
POPE WILL SEND PRESENT
Plus x viii Make Wedding Gift
to Miss Alice
Roosevelt
BY Assoclated Prees.

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 25.--According to
a cable dispatch to the World, Plus X
has just declared his intention to send
a wedding present to Miss Alice Roose-
welt on the occasion of her wedding in
February. The gift probably will be a
beautiful piece of mosaic work from the
vatican factory. probably a copy Of one
Of the most valuable paintings from the
vatican collection.
1t has not been determined whether
Mgr. Falconio. the apostolic delegate
in the United States, shall present the
gift on behalf of the pope or special
messenger shall be sent from the vat
lean for the purpose.
The latter course will probably be
followed If the pope is given assurance
that papal representative at the we'd
ding would be acceptable to the Amer
lean presidents family.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
NOTED REVIVALIST HOME
Rev. DR.. Reuben A. Torrey Con-
Quoted Large Meetings in
England
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-Just returned
from England, where he conducted
one of the most notable religious re-
vivals in that nations history, Rev.
DR.. Reuben A. Torrey spoke yesterday
at a meeting for men in the Majestic
theater Brooklyn. which was crowded.
About twenty persons professed con-
version at the close of the service.
"This meeting was entirely different
from those in England, where we used
to have as many as 11,00O people in the
open air." said DR.. Torrey "It was
highly gratifying. however, and want
to say now that the ministers in this
country are doing their work nobly."
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
DEN0UNCES CHILD LABOR
Prof. Felix Adler Refers to 1t
as New Kind of
Slavery
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press. ~
NEW YORK, Dec. 25.AFTelix Adler.
speaking yesterday before the society
for ethical culture, said, among other
things:
"A new kind of slavery which has
grown up in the last few years is the
employment of young children. In
Southern Illinois there are 10000 chill
dren under the age of IA working from
ten to fourteen hours day, besides
being compelled to work alternate
nights. Four or five years ago there
were only $4,000. There are also 5000
children working in and about mines,
and thousands employed in clothes fac
tories when they should be at home
and this terrible form of slavery is
spreading
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
TWO KILLED IN RUNAWAY
Buggy Strikes a Passing Train and
Man and His Daughter
Are Killed
BY Associated Press.

FORT WAYNE, Ind, Dec. 25.-A
horse attched to a buggy ran into
Pennsylvania special No. 30 at Delphos,
Ohio, at 5 o'clock this morning, and
Henry Won Horst and daughter Rose
were instantly killed, and Mrs. Barney
Wahnoff, also a daughter of Mr.. Van
Horst, was severely injured. The rig
struck the front end Of the baggage
car Immediately behind the engine and
the accident was not known by the
trainmen until the car inspectors in
this city discovered a buggy curtain
fastened in the door Of the car and an
inquiry down the line was made.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
PRAISE FROM ROOSEVELT
George PoeII, County Clerk In Me-
braska, Receives Medal for
Bravery
BY Associated Press.

11y 1fooOOItlItU 7
GRAND ISLAND, Neb., Dec 25.-
George Poell, county clerk-elect of this
county, today received letter from
President Roosevelt informing him that
his first medal, of honor given under
the act of congress approved Feb. 90,
1905, had been awarded to him for con-
spicuous bravery in saving the life of
a child at the risk of his own, and ex-
pressing warm commentator for the
deed.
Mr.. Poell, who was a locomotive fire.
man, ran alongside his engine to the
pilot and snatched a little child from
the track, saving it from harm, but
himself fell under the engine, losing a
leg and being otherwise badly injured
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
MAKE MERRY ON WARSHIPS
Men Of Perry and Paul Jones Hold
Novel Celebration In San
Diego Harbor
Special to The Herald

Special to The Herald.
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 25.-The boys on
the torpedo boats Perry and Paul Jones
made merry today with the boys of the
former as the hosts and the boys of
the latter as the guests of the occasion.
The two vessels were anchored along
side each other and secured together
with cables, so that gang planks were
run across from one to the other so
that they passed back and forth. There
were cutter races Rnd wherry races,
swimming and diving contests and row.
ing races with shovels for oars.
In most of the contests between ships
the Perry crew took the honors. A
Christmas dinner was served which
will be remembered for years. The
best of feeling prevailed and the crew
OF the Paul Jones announces a return
invitation to New Year dance OH
board.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
NOT WILLING To
BOOST SAUSAGE
MRS. THAW OBJECTS TO USE
OF PICTURE
Not Willing to Allow Dsughter-in-
Laws Portrait to Be Advertising
Medium for Butchers
Calendar
Special to The Herald

PITTsBURG, Dec. 25.-Mrs. Emory
Thaw objects to the use of the face of
her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Harry Ken
dali Thaw, formerly Evelyn Nesbit, a
former actress, for the purpose of ad-
vertising sausages, lard and bologna.
local butcher shop issued a calendar
for 1906 and portrayed Mrs. Thaw's his
trionic daugter-in-law as the beauty
IL the picture of Beauty and the
Beast"
The former actress is seen in her best
ccuntenance with her head reclining
on the massive head Of a white polar
bear.
Mrs. Thaw received one of the calen-
dars and recognized the face of her
daughtr-in-law. She visited the butcher
and gave him a piece of her mind. He
tried to call in all the calendars that
had been issued. The picture is copy
righted.
Mrs. Harry Kendall Thaw now min
giles with high society folks here. The
use of her countenance to advertise
sausage has created a profound sensa-
ton.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
THUGS BEAT POLICEMEN
Two Sacramento Officers Attacked
by Gang Of Toughs and
Severely Injured
BY Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 25.-In attempt
ing to quell a row that occurred in the
Art dance hall this morning, Police
Sergeant Wilson and Policeman Arthur
Ryan We're set upon by gang OF
toughs and badly beaten. Wilson was
knocked unconscious with his own club
before he realized that resistance was
intended and then the entire crowd set
upon Ryan and badly beat him.
"The Buff Kid" and Charles Craig
are under arrest as the ringleaders and
will be prosecuted to the full extent of
the law. Both officers were severely
injured. but will resover.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
TO ABOLISH EXECUTIONS
New Jersey AssembIyman Drafts Bill
to Do Away With Capital
Punishment
3Y Associated Press

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-Assemblyman
Berg of New Jersey has drafted a bill
to abolish capital punishment In that
state and will go to Trenton tomorrow
to ask Governor Stokes to grant re-
prieves to all condemned murderers un-
til the legislature shall have acted on
the question.
If Governor Stokes accedes to the
assemblyman's request two women,
Mrs. Valentino and Mrs Lotta, and
man awaiting death in the Hacken-
sack Jail and three men under sentence
IN other county jails will gain reprieves
until well into the spring. There also
are awaiting trial or sentence for mur-
der five persons in the Jail at Jersey
City, three in Newark, two in Paterson
and five elsewhere In the state.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
JUDGE TULEY DEAD
Prominent Jurist of Illinois Passes
Away at the Pennoyer
Sanitarium
BY Associated Press.

BY AssOcIated PTeSS.
CHICAGO, Dec. 25.-Judge Murray
F. Tuley of Chicago died at the Pen
noyer sanitarium at Kenosha, Wis, to-
day, aged 7S years. He went to the
sanitarium on August 81 suffering
from nervous exhaustion caused by
overwork.
Judge Tuley was elected to the cir
cult bench of Cook county, Illinois, in
1879 and had served continually since
that time. Judge Tuley had the record
of fewer reversals of his decisions by
the supreme court than any other cir
cult Judge. He was a veteran of the
Mexican war, having served as first
lieutenant of the First Illinois infantry
and in 1894 he served as attorney gen.
eral of New Mexico.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
NEW COMEDY is PRODUCED
Herbert Kelley and Effie Shannon
Appear in "The Lightning
Conductor"
BY Associated Press.

TRENTON, N. j., Dec. 25.-"The
Lightning Conductor" three-act COM
edy, with Herbert Kelcey and Efie
Shannon leading the cast was produced
for the first time today at the Taylor
opera house. The house was crowded
at both the matinee and evening per-
fcrmances and the play was well re-
ceived. The play is a dramatization by
Harry b. Smith Of the story by the
same name.
The comedy situations are numerous
and give Mr.. Kelcey and Miss Shan
non a fine opportunity to display their
talents. A pleasing effect in the first
act is an automobile going through
the lowlands of France at high speed.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
MRS. FITZ STILL MISSING
Name of Playwright Well Known in
West Connected With Hers
Special to The Herald

Special to The Herald
NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-Christmas s
day passed without any new light be-
ing shed on what has become a recog
nized mystery of uptown sporting and
theatrical circles, the whereabouts Of
Mrs Bob Fitzsimmons. The story that
she might be aboard a liner bound for
Europe was eagerly debated. Another
story which went the rounds of cafes Of
this section and late at night had not
been effectively contradicted, as sew
eral others had to do with young
pugilist who recently lost a battle in
the west but who is nevertheless gem
orally known as one of the wealthiest
men In the business. This man is said
to have disappeared from his usual
haunts about the same time Mrs. Fitz-
simmons did. He is said to have been
a friend Of Miss Clifford and later Of
Mrs. Fitzsimmons
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
SCHOONER IS SUNK
Unidentified Vessel Goes to the Bot
tom of the Virginia
Coast
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
NORFOLK, Va, Dec. 25.-With all
her headgear torn away and her top
sails set, an unidentified 3-masted
schooner has sunk in ~ fathoms of
water 1-2 miles northeast Of Winter
Quarter lightship, and directly in the
path of coastwise navigation.
This information is contained in re-
port made here by Captain James of
the Merchants and Miners steamship
Juniata which passed the wreck yes
terday According to Captain James,
the schooner is evidently the victim of
a collision. Only her topmasts above
the crosstrees are out of water and the
appearance of her topsails indicates
that the disaster occurred not long be-
fore the Juniata passed. No sign of
wreckage was seen, however, nor was
there anything above water to reveal
the identity of the schooner. The fate
of her crew is not known here.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
JAIL BREAKERS CAUGHT
Men Who Escaped in kearney, Neb.,
Captured After
Battle
BY Associated Press.

TTHSS.
KEARNEY, Neb, Dec. 25.-Fred
Gillette, w. B. Warner and Fred En-
gelbrecht. three men who broke jail
in this city last week, have been cap
tured near Holdredge, where they were
brought to bay in hay stack.
They were pursued until nightfall by
Sheriff Sammons and Chief Of Police
Trindle, who secured an automobile
for the chase after hearing that the
men had been sighted near Elm creek
Making a stand in hay stack the trio
fought off one posse with a revolver
fusillade. Sheriff Gustus of Phelps
county, with several deputies, ther
drove down upon the exhausted mer
with rifles leveled and the men sur
rendered.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
BULLETS FLY IN PADUcAH
Negro FIagman Becomes Enraeed
and Fights Crowd Until
Killed
BY Associated Press.

PADUCAH, KY, Dec. 25.-In a bat
tie with John Tice, a one-legged negro
fagman. on the Illinois Central, who
had barricaded his tower at Eleventh
and Broadway streets, Patrolman
James Clark was shot twice in the
hip and Tice was riddled by bullets
from rifles and pistols fired by scores
OF people from the surrounding streets
and roofs.
The negro became enraged at some
one throwing bricks at his tower and
began firing from the tower at people
on the streets below When the police
attempted to arrest him he fired Oh
them until he was killed.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
sustaIns Serious Injuries

While crossing Second street on Los
Angeles street yesterday afternoon. an
unknown man believed to be William
Patterson was struck by a westbound
Pico street car 244 and sustained a
fracture of the skull. Patterson was
removed to the receiving hospital, but
did not regain consciousness last night.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
Indian Slain on Desert
.loI 90 Tba HAraId

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 25.-District Attor-
celved word tonight from Calexico over
on the desert near the Mexican line. to
the effect that the body of an Indian
had been found with his throat cut.
No name was given. but it was be-
lieved at Calexico that a murder had
been committed. Instructions were tel.
egraphed to the justice of the peace
at Calexico to hold an inquest and
apprehend the guilty persons.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
BOY FATALLY SHOT
Oakland Lad Killed as Result OF
Another's Careless Handling
of Rifle
Associated Press

by Associated Press
OAKLAND, Dec. 25.-Chrystal An
dersen. a lad IL years old, residing
with his parents at 1886 Fillmore street
in San Francisco, was fatally shot yes
terday by William Dorfel. who resides
at the corner of Twenty-third avenue
and East Twenty-seventh street. The
accident was due to the careless han
ding of a 22-caliber rifle in the hands
of the latter. The wounded boy was
removed to the Providence hospital,
where he died last night.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
Miles Relieved Of Militia Duty
BY Associated Press.

by
WASHINGTON. Dec. 25.--Secretary
Taft has granted the application OF
Lieut.. Gen, Nelson A. Miles, u. S. A..
retired, for relief from further duty
with the organized militia of Massa-
chusetts and the necessary order to
that effect will be issued tomorrow
Since January 10 last Gen. Miles has
or general on the stan OF Gov. Douglas
OF Massachusetts,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
WALSH ROAD STOPS WORK
Construction Work Interrupted on
indianapolis Division of South
ern Indiana Line
By Associated Press.

Dy ASSoCldteu f>TeSS-
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 25.-In
compliance with orders from headauar-
ters att, Chicago, construction on the
Indianapolis division of the Southern
Indians railroad, one of John r.
Walsh's enterprises, has been sus-
pended, and over 500 men are without
employment.
simultaneously with the suspension
of work d the Indianapolis division
extra men were rushed to the Chicago
division, where the construction of the
line from Terre Haute to Chicago
Heights. 1t is reported, Will be rushed
TO completion.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
TAGGART IN PEORIA
Declines to Talk, but Flashes Bio
Roll When Buying
Drinks

Special to The Herald.
PEORIA, ILL.,, Dec. 25.-Capt. e. C.
Taggart, whose divorce scandal created
a sensation in army and citizen life re-
Gently, was in Peoria for short time
today, but declined to state his busi-
ness. II don't want to see any news
paper man." he said. "They have caused
me enough trouble and don't want to
say anything. I'm just going through
on business"
The soldier displayed a large roll of
bills as he ordered a round of drinks
and conversed with an air of reckless
abandon. The lines in his face show
that he has experienced plenty of
worry. and this he admitted to some
friends. He left tonight for Rock
Island.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
FINDS SECOND COMET
Discovery by Prof Lowell Of Harvard
on Photograph Recently
Taken
By Associated Press

BOSTON, Dec. 25.--A telephone mes
sage has been received at the Harvard
observatory from Prof. Percval Lowell
saying that he found second comet on
the photograph made on November 29
at 0 hours "a minutes time, hours west
of Greenwich, Sth ascension 1856,
declinatlon minus 81.
The comet was moving two minutes
an hour south by west or north by
east. The comet had two tails. one ex-
tending north and the other northeast.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
Former Army officer Pardoned

WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.-Because
of the prisoners previous good mill
tary record the president has issued a
pardon in the case of Paul H. McDon-
aid, formerly first lieutenant of the
Tenth infantry. He was convicted
about year ago on the charge of OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses
and sentenced to be dismissed from the
army and to serve two years in the
military prison at Fort Leavenworth,
KaS.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
Countess Causes Haron's Arrest

NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-Baron Fred
erick Seefold. whose residence Is at
present in Philadelphia, was arrested
here last night charged with securing
money under false pretense. The po-
lice say that Countess Ilka K.
Palmay, who is living at a New York
hotel, charges that several weeks ago
she loaned the baron a large sum of
money, taking his automobile as Sc
curity, and that afterward she learned
that the automobile did not belong to
him.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
MORE MONEY FOR YALE
Anson Phelps Stokes, Jr, Adds
100000 to the Endowment
Fund
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW HAVEN, Conn, Dec. 25.-It is
stated here on excellent authority that
before he started for his vacation in
Europe last month Arson Phelps
Stokes. jr., secretary of Yale univer-
sity, added $4,000 more to the endow-
ment fund which he is collecting for
Yale.
By this addition Secretary Stokes has
secured for the endowment to date $2,-
100000 of the $5,O0O.0OO which he plans
to secure for the university for per-
manent endowment,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
Chinese Make Demands
BY .Associated Press

LONDON, Dec. 26.-The correspond.
ent of the Morning Post at Shanghai
says that the Chinese foreign Office has
instructed the Chinese minister at
London to negotiate with the British
government regarding the mixed court
dispute, to demand the dismissal of the
British assessor and to insist ON the
punishment of the police concerned In
khe recent outbreak.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
Two Ohio Criminals Pardoned
BY Associated Press.

zAs5UOIdFVU
COLUMBUS, Ohio. Dec. 25.-Gov-
ernor Herrick granted two Christmas
pardons, Patrick Moran, serving life
sentence from Cuyahoga county for
murder in the second degree, and
Marvin Kuhns, serving a life sentence
from Seneca county for murder in the
second degree, were the lucky men.
Both had the recommendations Of the
board of managers, the warden and
the officials of the penitentiary. Moran
and Kuhns left the institution to-
gether.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
Killed by Hlshwaymen
Ry Associated Press.

ny Associated Press
COLORADO SPRINGS. Colo, Dec.
25.-Frank L. Scott, vice president OF
the Davie Real Estate company died
last night from wounds inflicted by
holdups wednesday night.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
Belasco in Portland to Close
Nv Assoctatad Press

PORTLAND. Ore, Dec. 25.-After an
experiment of thirty weeks Belasco &
Mayer have announced that in two
weeks the Belasco theater in this city
will close. The Belasco was formerly
the Columbia theater and under that
name and under several managements
was not a success. Then Belasco &
Mayer purchased the property pre-
panies in various high-class plays.
Since opening in this city the firm has
spent $130,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
MANGLED BY ENGINE WHEELS
Mexican Meets Horrible Death on
Turntabe at San Ber-
nardino
Special to rho Herald.

Speolal 10 lno Herald.
SAN BBRNARDINO, Dec. 25.-Angel
morales, young Mexican employed
by the Santa Fe in the round house.
met a horrible death today by being
run over by an engine on the turn
table Both legs and an arm were cut
off.
Morales was climbing up on the rear
OF the tender, but slipped and fell
between the rails. Had he lain still
ne would have escaped injury, but in
attempting to jump from the track
he was caught by the wheels, The en-
gineer stopped while the wheels were
on Morales Morales was placed aboard
a train for the hospital in Los Angeles,
but died soon after the train left the
city. Morales a few weeks ago lost
MS home by fire, also several hundred
dollars In savings he had laid away.
His death now leaves his aged mother
destitute.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
FATAL FIRE IN SEATTLE
One Man Burned to Death and
Another In Serious
Condition
BY Associated Press.

t1Y NEs0CIHted FTes9.
SEATTLE, Wash. Dec. 25,-one man
was burned to death and another was
so overcome by smoke that he Is now
in a dangerous condition and thirty
one horses were burned or suffocated
in a fire that broke out in the rear
barn of the Montana Stable company
on Washington street, between Fourth
and Fifth avenues, early today and
communicated to the New York, the
Montana and the Washington lodging
houses. The monetary loss will not ex-
ceed $4,000.
It is supposed that some one pass
ing down the alley threw lighted
match through a wooden gate into 1
part of the barn where the fire started
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
PART |

1-Masked ball for manIacs.
2-Victime numebr five thousand.
3-Guests seek Valuables.
4-EditoriaI page.
5-SocaI notes and music.
6--At the theaters.
PART II
1-Search for car bandits.
2-3-Sports.
4-Pubic advertising.
5--Liners.
6-Southern California news.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
Gasoline Launch In Peril
BY Associated Press.

BELLINGHAM, Wash, Dec est
is reported here that one of the gaso-
line launches from Friday Harbor,
which was returning from this city yes
terday, was stranded off Point Francis
by the heavy sea raging near Lummi
island. There were five or six men in
the boat at the time and marine men
are apprehensive of the possible re-
suits
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-26
San Francisco Shipping

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 25.-Arrived; I;
Steamers Francis III. Leggett San Pc
fornia, San Diego.
Sailed: steamer Northland. San
Pedro.