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Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
WOMEN AFTER SMCOT
Plan an Attack on the Senate With
Their MiIIion~Name
Petition
"a AssocIaied Press.

BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Dec. 2S.-A dispatch to
the Tribune from Washington, ID. c.,
says: A grand attack upon the senate
at some psychological moment during
the hearing OF the case against Sena-
tor Reed Smoot of Utah is planned
by the National Federation of Women's 5
Clubs.
Several of their leaders, including
Mrs. Margaret Dye Ellis. are here
making arrangements for the presenta-
tion of the million-name petition. 1t
is proposed TO have these attractively
bound and displayed in some conspicu-
Gus place at the capitol near the
senate.
The women expect report from
the committee on privileges and cleo
tions urging the unseating of the Utah
senator, and that event, they reason,
would be opportune for presenting the
petitions.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
DELAYED MESSAGE FOILS LAW
Siegfried Goldman Liberated by Mis-
souri, Officers Before Deten.
ton Order Arrives
Special to The Herald,

Special to The Herald
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. 2S.--Delayed
orders from Los Angeles authorities
stating that they would send an officer
for Siegfred Goldman. detained here on
suspicion that he was implicated In an
alleged swindle at Ocean Park. Cal,
reached Chief OF Detectives Desmond
only Il few minutes after the fugltlve's
release.
Before leaving. Goldman told the Of
fcers that he would return to Los An
geles Immediately and would investl-
gate the charges preferred against him
there. He declared that he Is innocent
and threatened to cause trouble for
those who brought them. Goldman is
being searched for but the officers have
been unable to find him,
That Goldman will return Is not be-
lieyed by the police now that the order
has arrived for his detention. 1t is be-
lieved that his wife, who is in Los An
geles viii make no attempt to join the
fugitive.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
BIG DRYD0CK STARTS
ON ITS LONG VOYAGE
LEAVES ANNAPOLIS ToWED BY
THREE VESSELS
The Dewey Is Now Under Way on Its
Fourteen Thousand Mile Trip to
the Philippines-Commander Hos
ley In Charge
BV AesncIated Presa-

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Dec. 2S.-The gil
gantic drydock Dewey made an auspi-
cious start this afternoon on its 14,oOO1
mile trip to the Philippines under the
direction of Commander II. II. Hosley.
U. s. N. The start was made at 2:O5
and at o'clock the lights on the dock
could be seen at a distance of eight or
nine miles below Solomon's island, the
starting point. There ' IS no mishap
of any kind. Three vessels in tandem
are towing the Dewey. Next to the
dock is the collier Brutus. then the COL
lier Caesar and in front is the tug
Potomac.
Commander Hosley will have his
headquarters on the Glacier, the supply
boat, which will accompany the dock.
The huge tow line was dropped over
from the Dewey at 1130 this morning,
taken aboard the Brutus and made fast
at noon. Chief Boatswain Philip Null
len, u. s. N, had control of securing
all the towing apparatus. the whole
affair being under the control of the
signals Of Commander Hosey from the
Glacier
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
NAPA BARBER IN TROUBLE
Accused of Having Opened Letter and
Forged Endorsement to
Check
By Associated Press.

NAPA. Dec. 2S.-A. Perkins, bar
Der who has conducted shop here for
several months, was arrested here to-
day by officers upon instructions from
Sheriff Sbley of Stockton. Perkins is
charged with having committed for
gerry in Stockton about September z
last. At that time he was employed i'm
a barber shop in Stockton. He is ac-
cused of having opened the mail of
John White, an acquaintance, who
lived at the same place as Perkins,
and of having taken out check from
the government pension Office at Wash
ington. White was absent from Stock
ton at the time
The pension check was for $26 and
it is charged that Perkins fraudu-
lently signed the name of John White
and cashed the check at Stockton.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
AUTO VICTIM SUES
E. J. o. Rother Brings Action at San
Diego for $16,3s1.6o
Damages
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN DIEGO, Dec 2S.--Suit was
commenced in the superior court this
afternoon in which j.. j. o. Rother
asks damages in the sum of SIC, 3S1 90
as damages against A. S. Heiuman of
Los Angeles. Heinman is the owner
of an automobile which on November
20 struck the plaintiff in this case and
so injured him that his left leg was
amputated at the knee.
The complaint alleges that the auto
mobile was being handled in care
less and negligent manner and was
running at very high rate of speed.
The bones of the lower leg were
crushed and broken so that the mem
ber could not be saved. The plaintiff
asks $4,000 for the loss of the leg and
the remainder for expenses and loss of
time. He is still in the sanitarium
Heinman was arrested at Oceanside
and brought back here for trial, but
his hearing has been postponed from
time to time.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
Accused Thief Kills Himself
IN Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2S.-Paul
Wells, believed to be well connected
in West Virginia, committed suicide
this morning by cutting his throat
with a razor about an hour before ne
was TO have been arraigned i'm court
on a charge of larceny. He was ac-
cused by Lou Toy. Chinese mer-
chant, of taking eight gold rings from
n tray which he was inspecting. lie
failed to answer to his name when
the case was called today and bench
warrant for his arrest was issued. The
officer sent TO serve 1t quickly re-
turned with the news that Wells was
dead.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
FORMER JUDeE is DEAD
Hon. Frederick A. Weed Passes
Away at His Home In
San Diego
Special 10 The Herald

Special to The Herald.
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 2S--Hon. Fred
erick a. Weed, a well-known and es-
teemed citizen of San Diego. died this
morning at his residence, corner of
Fir and Second streets in this city,
where he had resided during the past
twelve years. He leaves widow,
Mary d. Weed, three children, Mrs.
Fred II. Hart, Mrs. Mary E. Drury
and Mrs. Lillian McConoghtey, all re-
siding i'm this city, and three sons,
Frederick NJ. Weed of Ocean Springs,
Miss. Frank A. Weed of Los Angeles,
and John X. Weed of this city.
Judge Weed was born at Hinesburg,
VT, october Is, 1922. lie was a lawyer
and for many years was u Judge of
the supreme court of Vermont. lie
was prominent member of the Pres
byterian church i'm this city. The
funeral will take place Saturday after
noon, Rev. RI. S. Jordan officiating.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
ANGELEN0S IN THE NORTH
Residents of This City Registered
at San Francisco
Hotels
to Tho IIerald

Special 70 Tho Herald
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2S.-J. C.
Drake, banker of Los Angeles, is
among the guests at the st. Francis.
ID. n. and S. II. Barry arrived here in
an automobile yesterday from Los An
geles and are guests at the Palace.
w. c. Patterson of Los Angeles is
spending a few days at the st. Francis.
He is accompanied by Mrs. Patterson.
George l. Cochran, a lawyer of Los
Angeles and vice president of the Con-
servative Life Insurance company, ar
rived at the st. Francis yesterday.
James A. Foshay. J. T.. Milspaugh
and A. II. Chamberlain of Los Angeles
are here in connection with the ar
rangements for the convention of the
National Educational association next
July and are guests at the ST. Francis.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
INSANE, HE SLEEPS A WEEK
Prominent Etiwanda Rancher Be-
ieves Secret Orders Demand
His Life

SAN BERNARDINO. Dec. zS.--HenPy
Bowers. a prominent Etiwanda rancher,
has been brought to the county hospi-
tai. He is violently insane and has
threatened to do violence to members
of his family and neighbors.
Bowers has the hallucination that his
life Is In danger at the hands of the
fraternal organizations of the country.
that they have decreed that he must die
and that a committee charged with
taking his life ia endeavoring to find
him. Last Friday Bowers drank the
contents of n bottle of neuromide and
has been sleeping since that time until
today, when physicians succeeded in
arousing him. His hallr 1ination at once
returned.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
Socialists Under Arrest
by Associated Press

by AssOciated PreSs
MOSCOW, Dec. 2S.--All the members
of the Social revolutionary committee
have been arrested and a quantity of
bombs, internal machines and corre-
spondence seized.
At the medical bureau $50 wounded
and 105 killed have been registered, but
it is known that there are fully 1000
unidentified dead in the Loutchow
quarter alone.
A mob of armed revolutionaries at
tackled the police bureaus, but We're
repulsed with serious losses.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
SEEKS DEATH ON DESERT
Despondent Eneishman Cuts His
Throat, but Probably
viii Recover
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, Dec. 2S.-Sec-
ton Foreman Garrison of Barstow this
morning found a man lying near the
Santa Fe track a short distance out of
town with his throat cut and life ap-
parently rapidly ebbing away. lie was
brought to Barstow and given medical
attention and revived somewhat. He
says his name is Phil Hoskyn, that he
has been employed as miner at Bal
larat and Is an Englishman, 80 years of
age,
Two weeks ago he took to drinking,
from despondency, and finally deter
mined to end his life. He is expected
to recover. He will be brought to the
county hospital here tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
Coal Dealers Arc Fined

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 2S-The
officers of the Cleveland Retail Coal
Dealers association indicted on the
charge of violating the Valentine anti
trust law pleaded guilty in common
pleas court today ana We're sentenced
TO pay fines of $500 each.
Prosecutor Ross then announced that
the indictments against the other coal
dealers would be nolled.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
APPOINTMENTS BY SCHMITz
Good Political Jobs Are Handed
Out to Labor Union
Leaders
BY Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 2S.-Mayor
schmitz today announced the follow
ing appointments: >,
David oliver, jr.. to be school di-
rector succeeding Alfred Roncovieri.
who becomes superintendent OF
schools.
Mario Ollo, master machinist and
union labor leader. to become fire COM
missioner, succeeding Thomas F1nn'
who resigns to accept another place.
Charles ]. Williams, at present civil
service commissioner, to be stationery
clerk of the board of supervisors.
Richard Cornelius, president of the
Garments union, to be civil service
commissioner, succeeding Williams.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
Judge PenfieId Resigns

WASHINGTON, Dec, 2S.-Judge
William l.. Penfield of Indiana, So
licitor for the state department, has
rendered his resignation and II has
been accepted Judge Penlleld has
long contemplated this step, as he de-
sired to return to private life and re-
engage in the practice of law His
successor has not yet been selected.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
Russian Refugees Reach Boston
y Associated Press.

D9 T
BOSTON, Dec. 2S.--About fifty Rus
sian refugees arrived at this port to-
day on the steamer Saxonia. They We're
mostly women and children. Among
them was Mrs. Klasman, wife OF a
resident of st. Louis, who fled from a
suburb of Wilma. Mrs. Klasman, who
is woman OF wealth, said that for
many days she and her children lived
i'm the cellar OF her house. Mrs Klas-
man. the immigration authorities al
lege. seems TO be a victim OF trachoma,
a contagious eye disease and it is
probable that she may be sent back TO
Russia.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
PAR Z I

millions out at go per cent
2-Charges not sustained
3-Feathers are fit and ready
4-Editorial
5-City news
6-Classified advertisements
7-Southern California news
8-Mountain snow delays trains
PART u
Thinks husband killed himself
2-Newman club honors bishop
2-3-4-5-6-Ppblic advertising
7-Markets
S-Sportc
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
ULTlMATUM FOR STORMS
He Is Given Until Next Wednesday
to Hand in His Resig-
ton
BY Associated Press.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 2S.-The
Star will say tomorrow: Governor
Hanley has given Daniel l1, Storms un-
til next Tuesday to hand In his resig-
nation as secretary of state.
If the secretary has not complied
with the governors demand by that
time the attorney general will proceed
against him I'm the courts. These pro-
ceedings will he in the nature OF suit
filed In the circuit court Of this county
to oust storms from office on the
ground that he had misconducted the
affairs OF his office.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
DISPUTE CAUSES MURDER
Controversy in Arkansas Results in
Shooting-Precautions Taken
to Prevent Lynching
Rv Associated Press-

by Associated Press.
HOXSIE, Ark, Dec. 2S.--Franle
Browning of Batesville, Ark, shot AMI
killed Y. w. Madlffe today at local
telegraph office. where the latter was
employed. A dispute over the deliv-
cry of Il telegram led 10 the killing.
Browning was arrested. Intense ex-
citement prevails and Browning is be-
ing taken to an adjacent town for safe
keeping. Precautions are being taken
to prevent lynching by a mob which
followed.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
ENDS LIFE WITH BULLET
Man Registering as John H. Miller
Kills Himself in San
Francisco
BY Associated Press,

SAN FRANCISCO Dec. 2S.--A man
who recently registered at the Hotel
Terminus as John III. Miller shot and
killed himself today. In his room were
the addresses John August Miller.
Providence, Pa, and F. j. Miller.
Dixon, Ill. Across the back OF AN en-
Velope was written. This letter has
driven me desperate"
Miller was somewhat under 80 years
old. Very little was known of him at
the hotel.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
Murdered by Hlahwaymen

~ ASSocIated PTcss.
SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 2S-Nephi
Sheets was shot by highwaymen, his
pockets rihed and his body left on the
sidewalk within "a half block of the
city and county building about $3.50
o'clock. Many persons heard the shot,
but the murder was not discovered un-
til fifteen minutes later. Mr.. Sheets
was liveryman about so years OF
age
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
Attempt to Murder Official

LONDON. Dec. ga dispatch from
st. Petersburg to a news agency says:
According to dispatch from Tam
boff, in central Russia, an attempt
was made to assassinate Vice Gov.
Bogdanovitch. The would-be assa ssin
succeeded in wounding the vice gov
ernor with revolver shots. Two ar
rests have been made"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
James whltoOmb Riley HOnored
BY Associated Press.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Dec. 2S.-The
afternoon session of the Indiana State
Teachers association today was "a
tribute to James Whitcomb Riley. Adj
dresses were delivered by Senator AL
bert j. Beveridge. President Hughes OF
Depauw university. Henry Watterson
of Louisville Ky, and Meredith Nichol-
son, the author, Mr. Riley was present
and responded.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
French Cardinals Hold Meeting
BY Associated Press.

T1y AbSOCIdNVU IV7"'
PARIS, Dec. 2S.-Ar the French car
dInals met here today to discuss their
attitude toward the separation of
church and state and forwarded =
cipher dispatch TO Rome. They viii
inoet again tomorrow morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
Next Meetlna Of Bar AssooIatIOn
By Associated Press.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2S.-The executive
committee of the American Bar asso-
citation at meeting here tonight de-
cded to hold the next annual meeting
OF the association in 81, Paul August
20, 80 and 81,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
Former Banker Goes to Prison
by Associated Press.

MAN<ATO, Mimi, Dee 2S.--Living-
stone Quackenbush. the banker who
was convicted recently Of receiving de-
posts in his bank when II was insol-
vent, was today sentenced to four years
in the penitentlary.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
Rebels Want to Surrender

LONDON, Dec. 2S.-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from st. Petersburg says
that the revolutionists in the Priess-
maya quarter of Moscow are negotiating
for terms of surrendering to the au-
thorities
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
THE DAYS NEWS
FORECAST

Southern California: Cloudy, un-
settled weather Friday; prob
ably light rain; fresh south
winds. Maximum temperature in
Los Angeles yesterday, sc de-
grees; minimum, ~ degrees
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
COAST

Twonty-six lives were lost on british
bark Pass of Melfort. N
Attempt is made to burn pan Ing
house at San Bernardino. NJ
Napa barber arrested on charge Noi
having forged name to check.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29

Charges against Fire Chief Lips heard
by fire commission.
Pig runs to escape free lunch counter.
and ties up street car traffic.
Wife OF eN-AIarshal McNewen OF Okla
homa reports to police that husband has
killed himself.
"rossie' Wright made defendant In di-
vorce suit brought by wife, who charges
cruelty.
Daughter wins suit against mother.
Newman club gives banquet in honor OF
Bishop Conaty's return.
Funeral of j. S. Slauson TO be held To-
morrow body will lie in state at the city
hall.
School board needs money from bond
issue.
Engineer olmsted explains Owens river
estimate
storm in mountains delays railroad
trains.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
Martial Law in Odessa
BY Associated Press.

DE 1N5HOU1dl0u IUS5'
ODESSA, Dec 2S.-Martial law has
been proclaimed in this city. The
strike, however, is nearly over. Hun
dreds of arrests have been made
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
EASTERN

Rates for call loans in New York
reached an unprecedented point.
Marshal of Ohio town is severely
wounded by bandits.
President Roosevelt goes to Virginia
to hunt with hounds.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-29
FOREIGN

Rebellion in Moscow is practically at
an end.
Attempt is made to murder Vice
Governor Bogdanovitch in Central Rus
Sia.
Martial law is proclaimed in Odessa.
The Redwood gazette., 1905-01-18

you must not goF' he commanded.
''Do you want TO know now TO sc,
even?" he asked do you want to
know how to make those fellows sing
so small you can't hear them? Well.
I'll tell you Take out this drive! Do
it in spite of them. Show them they're
no good when they buck Up against
Thorpe's One. Our boys died doing
their duty. the way river man ought
to. Now hump yourselves! Don't let
them die in vainv'
The crew stirred uneasily, looking at
each other for approval of the con-
version each had experienced. Rad
way turned easily toward the blaze.
Better turn in, boys, and get some
Sleep" he said. We've got hard
day tomorrow" He stopped to light
his pipe at the fire. When he had
again Strengthened his back after rath-
er prolonged interval the group had
already disintegrated. A few minutes
later the cookee scattered the brands
Of the fire from before sleeping
camp.
Before daylight 1njun Charley drift
ed into camp to find Thorpe already
out With a curt nod the Indian seat
ed himself by the fire and, producing
a square plug of tobacco and knife,
began leisurely to fill his pipe. Finally
Injun Charley spoke in the red mans
clear cut, initiative English, a pause
between each sentence.
coi6 hn
| "Both dam. three men. One man go
down river. Those men have cork
boot. One man no have cork boot He
boss"
The Indian suddenly threw his chin
out, his head back, and half closed his
eyes in cynical squint. AS by flash
| Dyer, the scaler, leered insolently from
| behind the Indians stolid mask.
| How do you known said Thorpe.
For answer the Indian threw his
shoulders forward in Dyer's nervous
| fashion.
HE make trail big by the toe, light
| by the heel He make trail big on in
side"
| Charley arose and walked after Dy-
er's springy fashion, illustrating his
point in the soft wood ashes of the
| immediate fireside.
/ Thorpe looked doubtful 81 believe
you are right, Charley" said he. But
| it is mighty little to go on. You can't
be sure"
81 sure" replied Charley.
He puffed strongly at the heel of his
/ smoke, then arose and without farewell
| disappeared in the forest.
TO BE CONTINUED.
The Redwood gazette., 1905-01-18

looks nKe Tne! was gong TO succeeu.
thanks to you mutton heads
'S'pose you 60 over and take 'em
apart. What then? Then have scrap.
Probably you lick 'em. You whale day
lights out of lot of men who probably
don't know any more about this here
shooting of our dams than a hog does
about ruffied shirt. Meanwhile your
drive hangs. Well? Well. do you sup
pose the men who were back of that
shooting do you suppose Morrison &
DAILY give a tinker's dam how many
men of theirs you lick? What they
want is to hang our drive If they
hang our drive, it's cheap at the price
of few black eyes
The speaker paused and grinned
good humoredly at the mems attentive
faces. Then suddenly his own became
grave.
The Redwood gazette., 1905-01-18

ThrelD his battered old felt hat defantlu.
They shrugged their Indifference and
arose. This was an affair of caste
brotherhood, and the blood of their
mates cried out to them.
1.-THE work." Thorpe shouted hoarse-
". 'The work! We must get those
logs out! We haven't timer
Then swiftly between the white,
strained face of the madman trying to
convince his heart that his mind had
been right and the fanatically exalted
river men interposed the sanity of Rad
way. The, old jobber faced the men
calmly, almost humorously, and some
how the very bigness of the man COM
manded attention.
"You fellows make me SICK" said he
'You haven't got the sense God gave a
rooster. Don't you see you're playing
right in those fellows hands? What
do you suppose they dynamited them
dams for? To kill our boys? They
never dreamed we was dry pickin' that
dam. They sent some low lived whelp
down there to hang our drive, and 1t
The Redwood gazette., 1905-01-18
Tonic to the system.
TO BE CONTINUED.

For liver troubles and constipation there
is nothing better than DeWitt's Little Early
Risers, the famous little pills. They do not
weaken the stomach. Their action upon the
system is mild. pleasant and harmless. Bob
Moore of Lafayette. Ind. says, No use talk
ing, DeWitt's Little Early Risers do their
work All other pills have used griped and
make me sick in the stomach and never
cured me- DeWitt's Little Early Risers
proved to be the long sought relief. They
are simply perfect" Persons travelling find
Little Early ri ve~~ most reliable remedy
to carry with them. old at Hitchcock's
drug store.