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Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-01
PosToFFIcE RUReLARIzED

ST. HELENA Cal, Sept, 3O.-The
postoffice at Rutherford, a small town
four miles from here, was entered and
robbed last night. The robber first
broke into a hardware store, where a
brace and drills were secured, and then
entered the postoffice through the rear
He got away with $3.50 in cash besides
a box containing some private papers
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-01
Can lot Recover Damages
BY Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 3O.-The
supreme court today decided that
Frank Reeve could collect nothing
from the Colusa Gas and Electric COM
pany for injuries suffered by him as a
result of an electric shock. He sued
for $4,000 and the jury in the lower
court gave him $4,000, but the higher
tribunal thinks that he was guilty Of
contributory negligence.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-01
Senatorial Candidacy Announced

BY Associnted Fress
ATLANTA, Ga, Sept. 9O.-J. t.
Greaves, editor of the Atlanta News,
in an address to the people of Georgia.
to be published tomorrow, makes formal
announcement of his candidacy for the
United States senate to succeed Senator
Bacon.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-01
WlII RuIId smeIter In Mexico
BY Associated Press.

BY ASSOCIdleu rTeSS.
Ell PASO, Tex, Sept. 3O-The Amer
lean Smelling and Refining company
today purchased ste at Chihuahua,
Mex. for the erection of the biggest
smelter in that country, work to
start at once.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-01
Bean Harvest Reported Poor
, AzzNaiofad oraso

MARYSVILLE, Cal, Sept. SO.-Re-
ports from the river districts. where
the bean harvest is now in progress,
are to the effect that the crop will aver
age much below the normal. The aver
age probably will reach one-fifth less
than uSual
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-01
SHE FIGHTS DUEL
WITH A BURGLAR
YOUNG GIRL ROUTS MIDNIGHT
PROWLER
PIucky Glare Mersch Shoots at Robber
and Unflinchlngly Wlthstands Fire
From His Revolver-Thief
Drops Booty

In a running duel with a burglar ear
ly yesterday morning Miss Glare
Mersch of 2O1S Aubrey avenue not only
forced the intruder to drop his plunder
but chased him from the premises, fir
ing at him as he ran.
Miss Mersch is employed at the coun-
ty recorders office and often is detained
at her work. Friday evening she was
starting home when she met her sister
and the two young women went to the
theater.
After the performance they went to
their home on Aubrey avenue, arriv-
ing shortly after midnight.
AS the two young women opened the
front door of their cottage a man
dashed across the hall from one of the
bedrooms and turned off the electric
light In the parlor.
The girls pushed open the door and
started in pursuit, while the burglar
ran to a rear window and leaped to the
porch.
Miss Glare is an excellent revolver
shot and she ran to her bedroom, Sc
cured her revolver and returned to hunt
for the intruder. The man was hiding
in the shadow of the barn as the young
woman stepped out on the back porch.
Girl Opens Fire
For just one instant the man at
tempted to fight and started toward the
house, but the girl never flinched and
before the burglar had advanced a
dozen steps she opened fire.
The first shot sent the intruder fleeing
to the driveway at the side of the house,
and as he ran Miss Mersch sent an
other bullet after him to increase his
speed.
The ungallant burglar dcdged around
the side of the house, fired at the
plucky girl and escaped.
Miss Mersch telephoned for the po-
lice and officers from the substation at
Main and Jefferson streets were sent
to investigate.
Upon examination of the premises 1t
was found the burglar had "jimmied'
the window of one of the bedrooms
and opened all the doors and windows
ir the place that he might effect a
quick getaway.
Home Ransacked
Every dresser and closet in the house
had been ransacked and the contents
scattered about. Several articles of
cut glass and a number of other valua-
BILE trinkets had been piled in the front
room, and it is believed the burglar was
packing up when surprised at his work.
1t is thought by the police that the
attempted robbery was the work of a
thief who has been robbing houses in
the western part of Los Angeles for
some weeks past.
In speaking of her fight with the
burglar yesterday Miss Mersch said
my sister and I had just returned
from downtown and were standing on
the front porch of our home when she
noticed the light in the parlor. This
startled us, but before we could get
the door open the man dashed through
the room and struck out the light.
1--WE pushed open the door and my
sister ran after the man while I went
to my room and got my revolver and
fired at him as he ran out of the yard
He was of medium size, heavily built
and wore dark clothing. He had on
tennis Shoes"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-01
Ocean Park-T. G. Smith.
WHITMAN LEGALLY DISMISSED
D.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 3O.-That
Former Chief of Police George w.
Whitman was legally dismissed from
office is the opinion of Judge Hunt,
handed down today in the suit of Witt
man against the board of police COM
mssioners.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-01
Killed by Premature Blast
BY Associated Press.

BY AbSOCIHItu fTeSS,
DEADWOOD, s. D., Sept. SO.-M. e.
Matthias and ]. G. McFadden, working
night shift in the Saginaw mine, were
found dead in the tunnel today. They
had been killed by premature blast.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-01
Arrested for Murder Of wife
RY Associated Press.

BY Associated PreSS
REDDING. Cal, Sept. aO.-A warrant
was issued today for the arrest of A.
o. Bowen, who is accused of having
murdered his wife near Etna yesterday
and afterward burning the body in her
house
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-01
THE DAYS NEWS
FORECAST

Southern California: Fair Sum-
day; light west winds. Maximum
temperature In Los Angeles yes
terday, IS degrees; minimum, SIS
degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-01
ANeELENo IN SAN FRANCISCO

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9O-William
S. Vawter, banker of Santa Monica,
is at the Palace. f, P. Fay, promi-
nent fruit shipper of Los Angeles, is
at the St. Francis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11

Thousands of situations have been OBJ
tanned through the want columns OF The
Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11
THE PANAMA CANAL
1T MAY BE COMPLETED IN FIVE
OR EIGHT YEARS.

Andrew NJ. Leslie. formerly of Alabama,
but now of the Panama canal work. was
seen last evening in the Metropolitan lobby
on his vacation to visit his old home in the
south Mr.. Leslie has been employed in
Panama since last November. and speaks
of the great work with considerable enthu-
slasm.
Cup to this time very little has been done
in the matter OF solid work on the canal,
said Mr. Leslie. Il am employed in the
sewerage water and Eoad department.. and
have been right at my post of duty for
eight months. and have NOT been sick
day since nay arrival there from Monroe
VILE. Ala There Is considerable sickness
there - maIariaI feyers and some yellow
revei-in fact. there is more than the aver
age mortality. especially among unIccli-
mated people from the states.
Health conditions on lie isthmuF. SAID
Nj. Leslie, depend IN great measure on a
persons habits there. You must Consider
well what you eat and Drink down there.
l would advise every 'boose hghter to stay
away from Panama. l mean the habltuai
whisky drinkers.S
In regaIN to the canal proper Mr.. Les.
lie said: Il confidently believe the Pam
anna canal can be completed IN five years;
OF course. not with typeWriterS, but by
digging under energetic contractors and
skilIful engineering. The work of build
ing that canal is not near such Z. gigantic
task As the subrailway N New York or
tUuneIing through five miles of solid
granite. as has been done through the
rocky mountains for transcontinental
railroad
MI Leslie is Of the opinion that a policy
of subdividing the forty seven mileS-the
distance from ocean to OCean-into that
many contracts and letting them out TO
one or more contractors would undoubt-
eddy hasten the day of a final completion
of the canal This. of course. being under
the supervision of the government as 1t
now stands.
Under a concentrated, well-dlrected
management he sees no reason why an
isthnian canal cannot be completed in
1--WE or eight years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11
Silk PettiCoats, 81. %
Instead of S0.98.

What woman who stands in
need of new Silk Petticoat can resist
a chance to save two dollars?
That's exactly what this offering
means.
Made of heavy rustling quality taffeta
silk. in black. white. jasper blue. green.
red and brown changeable effects.
In three styles.
Some have deep umbrella ruff1es, with
three and four rows of shirring and
straps.
Extra dust ruffie.
All lengths.
Regular Csc. Black Mercerized Petit
coats, made in fac-simile of the ex-
pensive silk petticoats. With deep UNI
brella-pleated ruffie, with n
small ruffie on the bottom. All a0WC
lengths. Tomorrow at..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11
WILL ELECT OFFICERS
FINAL SESSION OF THE SHEET
METAL WORKERS TOMORROW.
Amalgamation With Coppersmiths
Still Held in Abeyance-Reports
Acted Upon Today.

At the forenoon session today of the
An algamated Sheet Metal Workers Inter
national Alliance, at Typographical Temple
the statement was made that efforts Will
hs made to conclude the business of the
convention at the session tomorrow after
noon. To that end the meeting this after
noon promises to be a long one. Should
the business not be finished in the after
noon tomorrow. it is said a night session
will be held.
Among the important matters to be enact
cd will be the election of Officers and the
selection of the next convention city.
Tie proposed alliance of the coppersmths
with the sheet metal workers organiza-
ton was given further consideration this
morning, but no conclusion was reached.
The report of the secretary treasurer and
the executive board were accepted by the
alliance.
At 1910 O'Clock today the officers and del
igates were photographed in a group on
tho north portiCo of the patent Office. Ow-
ing to the great press of business before
the convention. it Is said the arrangements
and reception committee of Local. No. 102
of this city has not been able to give the
delegates the full measure of entertain
rnent that had been planned for them.
Afternoon Session Yesterday.
Considerable time occupied at the
afternoon session yesterday the subject
OF the increase of the death benefit fund.
Tho matter was disposed of in accordance
with the recommendations made hy the
committee on constitution. which provide
for an annual assessment of one dollar in
Galf-yearly payments.
Some of the delegates were in favor Of
an increase of the regular per capita tax,
but were pverr,Bed by the majority. 1t
was for the settling of this question that
the convention was originally called. though
u general convention has now developed
The proposed afiilation of the copper
smiths organization Is held in allegiance. as
etated in The Star yesterday 1t being
claimed that the consolidation with the
copper workers L. made conditional upon
granting the latter a place on the execu-
tive board. and that cannot be done with
out change of the constitution.
The partial report of the executive board
showed that during the past year the sum
of 5000 had been paid for death benefits,
that fifty new members in various parts or
the United States had been added to the
order and that thrty-four strikes had .oc-
CURED within the jurisdiction Of the inter-
national body. OF this number the metal
workers had won twenty-five, six are stili
pending. was lost and five were ad-
Justed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11

ford access to such receiving boxes for the
deposit of mail matter therein.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11

Postmaster General in May last appointed
commission consisting of the postmasters
at Boston. New York, Baltimore and St.
Louis. and a post office Inspector familiar
with the subject, to draw up regulations
covering the whole subject matter of mail
ing chutes and the receiving boxes con-
nected Herewith.
The sessions of the commission were held
In New York city. where there are more
than one hundred chutes in operation. and
after carefully going into all the Gu stions
involved, examining chutes operation
and plans for other forms OF chuies sdb-
mtted by inventors. and hearing whit such
inventors might have to say regarding thu
apparatus. the commission reported to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11

Post master General. and as a part of such
report prepared regulations covering every
feature of chute and receiving box con-
struction, installation and operation. Those
REGULATE have been approved by the
Postmaster General and are now in force.
One of the new regulations provides that
mailing chutes and receiving boxes may be
placed. subject to the approval of the post
master. in public buildings. railroad sta
tons. hotels of not less than five stories n
height. business or Office buildings of not
less than four stories in height and apart
ment houses comprising not less than fiji
residential apartments. Buildings In whicn
receiving boxes shall be located shall
be open to the general public. without
strict:on, at all times during the hours pre-
scribed for mail collections in order to az
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11

New York, the general manager of the as
ISOLATION, had a conference today with Act
ing Secretary Murray.
The government inspection officers are
now powerless to exercise control of any
character over pleasure boats launches
of less than fifteen tons. Boats of this kind
are engaged In the ferry business in New
York harbor and in the rivers in that
vicinity. plying between New York city and
adjacent places. In many instances. 1T Is
said. they are operated by men who are not
licensed and ply without life preservers or
showing side lights at night. Mr.. Dow in
formed Acting Secretary Murray that these
launches are a menace to the river traf11c.
Government officers have aided the mas
ters and Pilots association tn It's fight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11

Regular &c. "Brigh-
ton" Silk Carriers, in
plain and fancy
colors. Tomor- foe.
Regular soc. "Guyot"
Imported Suspenders-
the original make that
e v cry N q n
knows. Tomor- SOC.
row at.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11
Csc. Silk Gloves,
soc. Pair.

terest. Parliament was nominaIly adjourned
TO October 80 when 1t will be further ad-
tourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11
TO REGULATE MAILING CHUTEs.
Rules Recently Approved by the Post
master General

Although mailing chutes have been In
operation for twenty years. and during that
time have become as important adjuncts of
large business blocks and hotels as the ele-
vators. the postal laws and regulations con-
tain no regulations governing their installa-
ton. custody or maintenance. That this
anomalous condition might be remedied the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11
PARLIAMENT CLOSED
TO RE REMEMBERED FOR UMPIRE
CEDENTFD INCIDENTS.

IONDOH. August l1.-ParlIament was
prorogued today after a checkered session.
which will long be remembered for the I'M
precedented numbers of votes of censure
and motions for adjournment moved with
a View To the embarrassment OF the govern
meut
The session produced two measures OF
sociological interest. the Atkins act and the
unemployed workmen's act. the latter Great
ing facilities for the providing of work
for all shle-boded applicants; and the con-
flct between the Scottish churches also
settled Otherwise the work of the session
was mostly Of a routine character.
No more than fifty members of the house
of commons assisted at today's closing
scene. The black rod summoned them 10
the house OF lords where there were only
two peers besides the three royal commits
sioners
The lord high chancellor, the Earl of
Ha,shury read King Edwards speech. the
most interesting clauses OF which. from an
international point of view referred 10 the
peace negotiations and the crisis in Sweden
and Norway.
Peace Negotiations.
Regarding the peace negotiations the
speech says:
Negotiations due to the initiative OF the
President OF the United States are about
u De fNtCltu upon Dti"tcu the RUSSIAN anu
Japanese governments for the purpose OF
terminating the deplorable conflict still pro-
CeedIng In the far east. 1t is my earnest
aopt that they may lead to lasting and
mutually honorable peace"
CONCERNING the Swedish-Norweg!an situa-
tor the speech says:
A dissolution OF the union between Swe-
den and Norway apparently is imminent. l
am confident that by the exercise OF wise
moderation on each side a settlement will be
arrived at wefch Will be acceptable to both
countries and that it will be of such a
ture as TO enable my government to main
tain with the people OF the Scandinavian
peninsula the same friendly relations which
have prevailed IN the past"
The speech refers to the continued friend
ty relations with other powers and cor
daily hopes" that the outcome of the con-
ference summoned by the King OF Italy to
consider the establishment OF an interna-
ttonal institute dealinng with agricultural
Information will be of service to agricul
turists both at home and abroad" 1t
praises the patriotic Offer of Canada to
assume responsibility for the defense of
Halifax and Esquimalt. which Is cordially
accepted"
Other~ise the speech IL Of no general in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11
FOR CONTROL OF LAUNCHES.
Department of Commerce Asked to
Recommend LEGISLATION.

The American Association of Masters and
Pilots of Steam Vessels is endeavorfng to
secure the co operation Of the Department
OF Commerce and Labor in asking the Con-
gress to pass laws which will bring all
pleasure craft under the regulations OF the
government steamboat inspection service
With that end in view Luther b. Dow Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11

"Sweet-Orr" Overalls
and Jackets. in blue and
white. Mostly
small sizes. Reg
ular price. SIPS. gQc
Tomorrow. ~"
Mems Regular 25c.
Socks, including fancy
lace. drop stitch, dots,
embroidered stripes and
figures. Tomor- hzC.
row.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11
Summer FiXimgs for Men.

Mems Regular 81 so
and SEQ Madras Pa
jamas, in pleasing de-
signs. Trimmed
with silk frogs, csc,
Mems Regular S1.W
and S1.50 Union Suits, in
various ColorS.
Full cut. perfect
fitting. Tomor- Rn~
~"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11
Suspected Steamer Arrived.

NEW YORK. August 1.-THE Clyde line
steamer Seminole. which was detained at
Santo Domingo under an $1,000 embargo
on suspicion of carrying a cargo OF car
tridges. arrived here today Capt. Mar
miOn said that no arms or ammunition had
been found on his ship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11

l7c. Ribbons,
1OC. a y ard.
ust the sort of ribbons wanted
for hair bows and belts.
All-silk Metallic Taffeta Rib
bons, highly lustrous quality.
Black, white and all colors, in
Guiding pink, light blue, cardinal,
violet, nile, etc. 3 inches wide.
Tomorrow at almost half usual
price.
All-silk Satin Taffeta Ribbons, full 5
inches wide. in a complete
range Of W. wanted shades. In Nm.
stead of &c. yard tomorrow II VIC
d H..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11

against pleasure craft. but every depart
ment called upon has acknowledged that it
is powerless to meet the situation under
the present laws.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-03
Industrial School Plans.

Mrs. w. L. Walford gave thimble
bee Saturday afternoon at her home on
Tenth street s, for the teachers Of Hope
and Riverside industrial schools. Fifty
five women were present. Mrs. j.. E.
ing as companist, and Miss Anna
Long gave a reading. Following the
social hour, a discussion Of plans for
next years work was participated in
by Mines. w. N. Ladue, F. B. Godfrey,
H. c. Selden, Miss Marjorie Higbee and
Miss Blair. :: Mrs. w. L. Walford, as
general superintendent. Of the schools of
both missions, presided. It was decided
to make no radical changes, but to con:
tinue the admirable system of graded
lessons in sewing in use the past season
All the. teachers promised assistance
next year, but at least ten more will
the tn n Spacious ra es and andre refreshments
were served.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles S. Townsend an
nounce the engagement of their daugh-
ter, Eleanor Nesbitt,:and DR.. Frederick
ding will take place. in June. .ss
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-03
FOR THE G. E. MEET
Secretary Vogt Will Discuss Plans With
Local Endeavorers.

Won Ogden Vogt, secretary Of the In
ternational Christian Endeavor, will be
in Minneapolis Wednesday. At noon
Commercial club rooms at which the
matter of securing the 1907 information
al convention for Minneapolis will be
discussed. In the afternoon he will
conduct a pastors conference at the
home of DR.. Edwards, 1913 Laurel ave-
nue., St. Paul. Endeavorers of both
cities will hold an evening meeting in
the st. Anthony Park Congregations
church, which Mr.. Vogt will conduct. A
reception and supper at the church will
precede the evening program.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-03
CLUBS AND CHARITIES
Club Calendar.

TUESDAY, 80 =. ::
Ladies' Shakspere club, Mrs. Carey EN-
erson, 2215 Dupont avenue N, afternoon.
w. C. r. U. conference, Broadway
M. E. church, Broadway and Jefferson
streets NE, $3.50 pm. .=.
y Young Woman's Missionary society, OF
Westminster church. Mrs. George s.
Johnston, $3.50 Second avenue S, 3 pm.
.Argosy club Mrs p: M. Baldwin, 1864
Spruce place, 2 O'clock. e.. - H.: =.
! st. Paul's guild, Mrs. A. r. Rogers, 92a
Summit avenue, 2 o'clock. H. 1'@'.
Reviewers, Mrs. A. E. Paegel,r 1779 1rv:
ing avenue S, 2:3O o'clock. l27,tn> av7a
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-03

Miss Marcia M. Foss, who will leave
Thursday for Cranbrook, B. G., where
she will be married to W. A. Mitchell.
Tomorrow Miss Foss4 will receive her
friends informally from 2 until CLOCK
and until 10 o'clock at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.. @. Foss,
on the East Side.1s -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-03

"The Summer Boarder'' is a booklet
ef hundred pages, issued led BY tn the J, N.Y. CIV
and boarding houses, with just the. in
formation that the average resort visit
or desires. A copy will be sent. free,
postpaid, to any address, on receipt OF
two-cent stamp, by George II: Dan,
iels, General Passenger Agent, Grand
Central Station, New York.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-03
CLUB NOTES.

Professor Maria L. Sanford will speak on
"Christs suferings and Death Thursday after
noon in the series of Bible talks that she is
giving before the Bible class in Lyndale Congre.
gattonal church.
Abraham Lincoln circle, Ladies Of the G. a. r..
met Saturday afternoon and elected Mrs. leila
McAllister, president; RS; Louis Humphrey, Sec
retary; Mrs. Marietta Hill, assistant conductor
The sewing society will meet Wednesday with
Mrs. Lillian Putnam. ..r..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-03
Az an Ronnd Trim to California.

$3.50 Round Trip to California.
Tickets on sale April 10 to IA, via
the Minneapolis & st. Louis railroad.
Final return limit, ninety days. Stop
overs allowed in both directions, and
tickets good going one route and re-
on. J. G. Rickel, City Ticket Agent, 424
Nicollet avenue. .,.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-03
A PUPILS RECITAL.

Miss Gladys Friend, assisted by Miss
AGNES Griswold,y gave a pupils recital at
Conservatory hall on Saturday evening,
before an audience Of invited guests. In
spite of her extreme ybuth, Miss Gladys
played selections from Beethoven, Heller,
Reinhold, Bendel and others, with true
musicianly spirit, her technique and ex-
preston being mature for one Of her
years. -.t77r