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Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-24
STATEMENT BY MERRITT
Declares Governor Has Protected Un-
popular Officials

popular OIHCIdIs
BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. PIE. A. Mer-
ritt, jr, candidate for the nomination
for speaker of the New York state as
sembly, made a public statement to-
night, in which he said that ain the
face of repeated demands for their
resignation or removal by people and
parties of all sorts, the governor has
continued to extend over FRANCIS
Hendricks, the superintendent of in
surance; Frederick y. Kilburn, state
superintendent of banks, and George
w. Aldrich, state railroad Inspector
the necessary protection of his official
power. 1t is not to be wondered AT
that they should cleave to the gov
ernor," said Mr.. Merritt
1.-THE president is said to be out for
Wadsworth. If 1t Is so that he Is
taking a. part, It is not the first case
of presidential interference in the poll
tics Of the state. Such interference
has heretofore resulted In disaster to
the Republican party of the state.
1.-THE conference held here yester-
day, consisting of all the leading mem
bers Of the assembly and about half
of the Republican members-elect, by
their expressions of opinion shows
clearly that the action of the governor
is most distasteful to every man who
has had any legislative experience. For
all disagreeable consequences no one
can be held responsible except the gov
ernor and his kitchen cabinet, who
have forced a false and unnatural sit
ma tion -
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-24
BRIDE.TO-BE SHOCKED GROOM
She Produced Laundry Mark From
Mysterious Source to Establish
Her Identity
SpeciaI % Tho Herald,

Special 10 Tho Herald.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 2S.-An incident
occurred IN the marriage license de-
partment Of the clerks office I'm the
court Of common pleas this morning
which placed James Henry, who issues
the certificates, in @ very embarra ssing
position.
Patrick Mulany and Mary Gillespie
offered themselves as subjects for the
matrimonial altar, both Of them having
gone through the ordeal before. Mr..
Mulany said he was 55 years old, while
bis bride, a grayhaired, wrinltled old
lady, the mother of nine children, ac-
knowledged to having passed SO mile
stones on life's highway
Everything progressed favorably un-
I'll 1t came to spelling the brides last
name. She could not master it, and
neither could her prospective husband.
Mr.. Henry declared he could not issue
the license until he was in possession
of the proper spelling Of the brides
name. He was about to send them
away to procure the necessary infor-
nation, when a happy thought struck
the brlde-to-be.
With an invisible blush she unlocked
few hooks in her raiment, and,
leaning over the counter, exhibited to
Mr.. Henry her name printed in indelible
ink on an undergarment, Blushing
deeply MI. Henry cried frantically.
That will dol that will dol" and issued
the license
Mr.. Mulany gave his residence as
2209 Winterling court, and after the
happy bride-elect had refastened her
garments the pair left in smiles.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-24
NEW CANDIDATE
IN THE FIELD
G. B. AGNEW MAY GET NEW
YORK SPEAKERSHIP
Nominated In Conference Of County
epubIieans--He Introduced Reso-
luton lndorslng Wadsworth
for Same Position
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 23.--While form
ally adopting resolution in support of
Assemblyman James w. Wadsworth,
jr., for speaker of the assembly, the Re-
publican members of the assembly
elected on the Republican and
municipal ownership tickets to-
lively a candidate from New
York county in the person of Assembly
man George B. Agnew of the Twenty
seventh assembly district. Mr.. Agnew
was nominated in the conference of the
New York county Republicans today
by Assemblyman Stanley, who declared
that Mr.. Agnew, as New York county's
candidate, would go into the Republi-
can caucus at Albany with forty votes
pledged.
Mr.. Agnew would not consent tonight
to stand as a candidate, Withholding his
decision until he could consult with his
friends and test the sentiment among
the Republicans of New York county.
Mr.. AgIlew himself introduced the
resolution indorsing Assemblyman
Wadsworth for the speakership. Sew
eral others who voted cor the resolution
did so with the reservation that If Mr..
Agnew would stand as a candidate their
support would be thrown to him.
Three of those present declined to
vote at all on the resolution, desiring
not to express any preference between
Assemblyman Wadsworth and Merritt,
but contending that New York county
should have a candidate.
Eleven of the sixteen Republican
and municipal ownership assembly
men were present at tonight's session,
which was an adjourned session of the
conference held last night. At the
conclusion of the conference a formal
statement was given out which said.
I'm view of recent developments in
the speakership contest it is the sense
Of those present that every Repubi-
can member in the assembly from New
York county should vote at the COM
ing caucus for James w. Wadsworth,
jr
"All the men elected to the assem-
bly, from New York county on the Re.
publican and municipal ownership
tickets have been invited to meet and
confer. Some of them have failed to
do so; some have attended some meet
ings and some, while agreeing to stand
together with those elected on the Re-
publican and municipal ownership
tickets met separately and decided to
act separately. The Republican men,
bers have made every attempt to win
those elected on the Republican mu-
nicipal ownership ticket but the latter
have declined to unite and now stand
alone"
1t was the understanding at the
meeting that the vote of the Republi-
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-24
REFUSES TO SIGN ORDINANCE
San Diego Mayor Gives Reason That
Act Would Leave City Without
Liquor Law
'ceclal to The Herald

EiNuOT Law
'necial to The Herald
SAN DIEGO. Dec. 23.-Mayor Sehon
took the expected action regarding the
Kelly law repeal ordinance this morn
'ng, returning 1t to city Clerk Butler
without his signature, and accompanied
by a communication Of some length
setting forth his reasons for the course
taken.
The mayor holds that the repeal or
dinance, were Vt made a law, would
cave no liquor regulation in effect e&-
ept the referendum measures and that
The city attorney has stated that the
auditor would have no authority to col
&c licenses.
The mayor states his belief that the
ordinance may have been adopted IN
the belief that the repeal Of the Kelly
ordinance would revive the laws whicn
The latter had repealed, but he char
acterlzed this assumption as erroneous
md says that If the rejecting ordinance
should be permitted to go into effect, In
his opinion, the city auditor would not
have authority to issue license nor
the city treasurer authority to receive
any license money for the carrying on
of the liquor business in the city, and
further that within the limits prescribed
any person could engage In the bust
ness and conduct the same without let
or hindrance by the city authorities.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-24
SHOOK CASH FROM MAN
Victim Charges Sisters-in.Law stoo
Him on His Head and Threw
Him in Snow
'Decial to The Herald

'pecial to The Herald
CHICAGO, Dec 23.--All of the trick
known to football are said to have
been used IN a mass play directed
against Michel Shoputis, SSl1 CONNER
cial avenue, by his four sisters-in-law
After feeble defense It was evident
that Shoputis was outclassed, and he
was compelled TO take out time OF
account Of exhaustion. lie also tool
cut warrants against the opposition
which consisted of Anna Macls Mary
Likefer Agnes Faboglaba and Francis
kalith, charging them with having
taken S54 from him. The women, az
leges Shoputis, stood him on his head
and shook the money out of him When
1t was all out, he asserts, they threw
him out in the snow.
Alleged parsimony of Shoputs over
the burial of his wife is said to have
caused the attack.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-24
Venezuela Trouble Resurrected

BY Associated Press.
PARIS, Dec. 23.-The officials here
say that President Castros failure to
Talgny the French charge d'affaires
at Caracas, may complicate matters
and postpone a settlement of the ques-
tion in dispute. France asked for the
withdrawal of Venezuela's offensive
note declining to deal with M. Taigny.
Therefore, the withdrawal of the note
and the continued declination to deal
with M. Taigny are considered as re-
newing the old controversy. The of
flcials say M. Taigny will not be With
drawn,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-24
Ground to Pieces by Car
Nv Associated Press.

TACOMA, Dec. ga couth Tacoma
street car jumped the track at a curve
at Thirty-eighth street this morning
and struck a man who was waiting to
board the car. The man was ground
to pieces under the wheels. At first
1t was thought a dog had been killed,
but finally the boots of man, lunch
box and a five-cent piece were found.
The car ploughed into The ground a
foot deep, and the skull and bones Of
the unfortunate victim were reduced
to atoms. His identity cannot be de-
termined
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-24
Wood Wants Land Laws Extended

MANILA, Dec. 23.-General Leonard
Wood has requested the Philippine
commission to extend the land laws
to the districts of Zamboanga and
Mindanao. Archbishop Harty is ne
gotiating with the italian government
for permission to induce immigrants
from that country to settle in Minda-
mao. General Wood is also exerting
every influence in an effort to Sc
cure settlers for the Moro provinces.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-24
Harvard Wins Chess Tournapent
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK. Dec. 23-The four
teenth annual intercollegiate chess
tournament between Columbia, Har-
ward. Yale and Princeton ended this
evening, when Harvard was declared
the winner with nine and a half games
won and two and half lost Yale was
second with eight won, Columbia won
six and Princeton only scored half a
point losing all but one game, which
was a draw. Today Harvard won all
four games against Princeton. Yale
and Columbia each won one game, two
others being drawn.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-24
No Divorce for d,Annunzlo
Associated Press.

TtIINT
ROME, Dec. 2S-Advices from
Switzerland are to the effect that the
federal council has rejected the appli-
cation Of Gabrielle d'Annunzio, the
dramatist, for annulment of his mar
riage with the former Princess deal
lese. It has been rumored for some
time that d'Annunzio desired a sep
aration from his wife in order that he
might marry the Marquise di Carlotti.
daughter of the former italian pre-
mier, Marquis di Rudlnl.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-24
Another Walsh Company Fails
RH Associated Press.

AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 23.--The Akron
Gas company, one of John r. Walsh's
properties, went into the hands of a
receiver this afternoon, the petition be-
ing filed by Squire, Dempsey & Saund-
ers of Cleveland, on a claim of $5709
for coal furnished by the Youghiou-
gheny and Ohio Coal company. The
local manager, A. B. Eilbeck, was APP
pointed receiver of the company.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-24
Graduation Day at Annapolis

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-The navy
department has decided upon February
IL as the day for the graduation of
the class of 1906 at the naval academy.
The reason for the graduation of the
cadets in advance has been the press
ing need of officers, and if this condi-
tion still prevails it may require the
graduation of the next class in Feb
ruary 1907,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-24
Boston Health Board Gets Medal
f3y Assnptatnd EDresa

BOSTON, Dec. 23-The award of a
gold medal to the Boston board of
health by the commissioners of the
recent worlds fair at Portland, Ore.
was announced in a letter to the board
today. The exhibit which the board
sent to the exposition and which has
been returned to Boston is illustrative
especially of the treatment Of infectious
diseases as developed and practiced by
the health authorities of this city.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-24
Miss Abbott Joins MetropoIitans
llt,
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.--Miss Bessie
Abbott, the young American soprano
who recently achieved a marked sue
cess at the Paris opera house, and
who made her American debut a week
ago before the New York Symphony
society, today Joined the company of
the Metropolitan opera house. Miss
Abbott, who is especially Identified
with lyrical parts, will be heard fire.
quently during the present season.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-24

can members indorsing Mr.. wads-
worth was not binding on them. De
srite the fact that the statement was
made that the municipal ownership
assemblyman will not unite with the
Republicans, an effort will be made to
secure universal support for Mr.. Ag-
new IL he will consent to run.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-24
Only One Stop for Drydock

BY ASSOCIHteu F'TeSS.
WASHINGTON, Dec 23.-Capt. Hos-
ley, who has been charged with the
task of towing the drydock Dewey
from Solomon's island to Olongapo on
Subig bay, Luzon, was at the navy
department today to receive his final
instructions. 1t is planned that the
dock shall never once stop after leav-
ing Solomon's island until it reaches
the entrance to the Suez canal, if in
deed it will be necessary to do so
there.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-24
Bernhardt Goes to Syracuse
BY Associated Press.


NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-Mme. Sarah
Bernhardt, appearing in La Sorciere'
tonight closed her two weeks engage
ment at the Lyric theater. The COM
pany will depart tomorrow afternoon
for Syracuse, where a performance
will be given on Monday night. Nine.
Bernhardts managers today expressed
themselves as being so well pleased
over her successful tour that probably
she will play a return engagement in
the spring
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-24
Beri-Beri on American Schooner
BY ssocia ted Press.

VICTORIA, B. c., Dec. 23.-The
steamer Miowera, from Australia
brings news of the arrival of the
American five-masted schooner Kineo
at Brisbane, Capt. Patten, his wife
and the rest of the crew suffering from
beri-beri. The captains S-year-
daughter was the only one to escape.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-24
Meyer Half, San Antonio
Actor Held for Trial
BY Associated Press.

By ASSOC1ated PTeSS.
NEW YORK, Dec. 23,-Arnold DAILY,
the actor, was held in $10O bail in the
Tombs police court today charged with
giving an immoral performance in pre-
senting George Bernard Shaw's play
Mrs Warrens Profession
Samuel Gumpertse, manager Of the
Garrick theater, was also held on the
same charge with Mr.. Daily In $1OO
hot
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-24
Attempt to Steal Ancient Cope

BY NSSOCIHIeU t7ItsS.
PERUGIA, Italy, Dec 23.-Some ex-
element has been caused here over
the alleged discovery that an attempt
was made recently to steal the cope
of Pope Marcellus II from Cubbio
near here. The cope Is five centuries
odl and extra care for It's safety has
been taken since the cope was stolen
from the Cathedral Of Assoli some
time ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-24
ST0REKEEPER MOVES
Offices Will Be Taken From Albu-
querque and Established at
San Bernardino

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, Dec 23.-It is
announced that the office of the head
storekeeper for the Santa Fe coast lines
will be removed January to this city
from Albuquerque. Head Storekeeper
1. j. Custer and his entire office force
will come here and IL is probable that
extensive store houses will be built
here. The reason for the change is
that this point is more central to the
territory served
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-24
In Bostonese

what incomprehensible slang theat-
rical people use!" exclaimed Miss How
james. II am informed that when they
wish to inquire whether or not the
they ask Is the disembodied spirit
promenading?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-24
Veteran Killed by Train
BY Associated Press.

NAPA, Dec. 23.-John Corners. vet
eran of the Civil War, was struck by
freight train at Yountville this aft
noon and almost instantly killed
Conners was 60 years old and had
been a member of the veterans home
for about nine years.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-24
Old Convict Captured
By Associated Press

SAN JOSE, Cal, Dec 23.--Frank
johnson, arrested this morning for
stealing a bicycle, proved to be a
three-termer. having been sent to San
Quentin from Humboldt county for
ten years, from this county In 1901
for five years and prior to these sent
ences for one and a half years. He
was working on the sewer when ar
rested,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-24
Mr.. Fairbanks Entertains

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 90. - Vice
President Fairbanks entertained at din
ner tonight James Whitcomb Riley and
the members of the Gridiron club.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-24

"Now, Willie,' said the teacher,
write down the name of the author
Of the Psalms"
"Psalmuel,' wrote Willie on the
Observation-Disclosures Transcript.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-24
DEATHS OF THE DAY
John G. Jury, San Jose

BY Associated Press.
SAN JOSE. Dec. 23.--John G. Jury,
ST., well-known pioneer and the
father of Attorney John G.. Jury, jr.,
Of San Francisco, died today after a
brief illness, aged 70. He was a ma
tive of England and he came to Cali
fornia in the early fifties.
Meyer Half, San Antonio
1y Associated Press.
SAN ANTONIO. Tex, Dec. 23.--
Meyer Half, millionaire member OF
the Wholesale firm of M. Half g. Gro.
Of this city, died here today, aged 70
years.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-24

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A Great Novel
"PriSOnerS''
by
Mary Cholmondeley
AUTHOR OF
"Red Pottage"

The Cincinnati Times-Star, says:
Not for years has there been printed
a more thrilling story than Prisoners
by Mary Cholmondeley. The most
blase Of magazine readers will find the
story magnetic and stirring"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-24
WALL STREET REVIEW
srEGgheF1xn HTpb EHsF wEHK M6xEMsscc6s Hs cc6srIsHED
Market Is Broad. Strong and Active, and Sbovrs ifseif Susceptible to Normal
 InfIuences-Lower Grade In
 dustriale Still Prominent.

New York. Oct 2s.--The days stock market continued the speculative move ment insusurated the latter part of las. week and the market was broad. active ana otrohs of tSs ana nors GWsn from a speculative movement. That IS 70 say,
 under shs Gf a'eess nsss tsns St seaa as A result of the attractive profits accrued on fast weeks advcances. - .,, dffased rns dS and pretty general The conspicu,;; ous feature Of the trading was by all .TeeSiM Speculation. M In the list of gains of one
 so .ss sssa forty tss soef Gs' and trials will be found to figure. While the
 .S s not to Sro~ tha. m o the list into the background. Only a hapffui of the most prominent active tive ss6cks moved as much as point ana they " st. Paul was the first of the railrosds sS sno~ of an early posed project of the extension Of the nne s the asn2 TssS hea The the int the movement in the industriais: The extra ordinary demand for all kinds of equip of the demand fo rthese securities. Re ports were in circulation before the open ary s figures of the orders received by the Pressed Steel Car Company. and Tn pur. suanse of this intmatiGn s..,sr oa Peiape the upe
 
 Tn condition of railway traffic is pro- nounced to be unprecedented in the experi- ence of the oldest managers, who profess to be making every effort in their power to avoid committing their companies to greater obligations for transportation, being qui.e overwhelmed by the traffic now offerIng and its constantly increasing ttae. Ine condition of congestion is said to have ar rived at . state where general business is likely to suffer to extent from delayed deliveries and insufficient supplies
 The gradual easing of the money market continued in evidence. both for call loans and time loans, and check was offered for speculation by that source. Foreign exchange continued very firm and the de- mand for remittance was unimpafred Cau money in London rose sharply In connec- ton with the putting aside of $5,eeO'o0e py the Bank of England for the India Coun- ell to replace the amount of shipments from India diverted to India The discount rate at Berlin also hardened again and ster- ling exchange at Paris dropped back. With the approach of the foreign exchange rate here to the gold export point, the course of foreign lTnoney markets Is scru-
 The taking of profits on the days rise impaired the gains considerably and the closing tone was easy.
 Bonds were steady. Total sales. par value. ss,s70.0o0. United States 2s declined per cent on call.
 NEW YORK STOCK LIST.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-24
MONTGOMERY CURRENT oUcyATToNi

(Corrected Daily.)
 These prices are at wholesale and not to starchMcorn. s01ec: standard goods pearl .shc; gloss lump. sAo. nickel pack 'Rfiliee"Extra fancy. SIS; head. 4oso; sasl.vePee0 Sin.sa4Pes saion iai Vssns isSsss Soc
 is1S sRoe.. ss"mai @i,Hs! fsaoy! iaS :sS .sss tsasz sRs ssE sss9' ginger iasss pss.n s s''ss; sss ss 'dirits--psr bel.. ss.7.; per sack. n.ss.
 Iard-Lesf. sMc: compound. sAc. basis as%s.Dsvs; lse; ..As,.ss ,sx .ns.,. xs.'ss, 10. otSy. otS Ts seo: Johnson srass. ssO; rust proof Cotton seed--HuIls. loose. per ton. s; baled, ss: sacks. sI; cotton seed meal ssf. Cheese-Fancy full cream. lAAc; special Tg;sasEi2ff gssEi2ffoosNsssYT. os ssT os se'
 Meat-RiS Sulk: sHc; rip bacon: sAc. .9. .spSInss A%:9ean rssr '0sf oy:tsrs. ;ts V ". 4-oz. ssc: s-Oz.. Soc: fight Ssn; s4 ssrrs :s,.' :sS sss,s Dss syrup. Los Cabin. gallons. sl4; # gallons, ;7 56; ats. s4. 25 per dos.
 Hides-Dry flint i40lsc; green salted. V TwSool--clear ss@ssc: washed. ss0aOe: bury. 1o@15c.
 geeswax122 92ac: ..,.. ...... ,., box S3.0s: fancy lemons. so0s. Se. 2S; choice, ss; apples. fancy. per Dbl; st; NS; kc per 100: fancy. s1; potatoes. Ohio choice. per bushel sacked. sse: Wisconsin stock, fancy. soc: onions. T. D.. sacked per bush SS. oS; navy beans. per bushel, s2.s .. xporated apples. prime. 5o-ib. boxes, Sc: tSrnips. 15o-ib sacks. sl.s5: choice hand picked peanuts, 6k 9sAc; spanish onions, per crate, $1.75.
 seedwRye, si per bushei; wheat. s1.9o; barley. si crim-on clover. 12c: alfalfa' s2: pearl. s3; blue grass. 15@1sc pc rib
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-24
STRIKE MAY BE RESULT
TEXTILE SITUATION AT FALL
 RIVER IS CRITICAL.
The Operatives Reject offer of the Man- ufacturers For a 5 Per Cent Ad- vance and PrOfit-Sharing
 Scheme.

Fall River, Oct. 23.-The textile sit- uation here was more critical tonight than 1t has been at any time since the close of the great strike last January.
 The Manufacturers Association, rep resenting all the print cloth mills Tn the city, with the exception or those controlled by M. c. D. Borden or New York. held a meeting this afternoon ana voted to refuse the request Of the tex tile council for a direct restoration of the wage schedule. which prevailed previous to the 12 1-2 per cent reduc- ton of July 25. 1904. ,,,,,
 The action of the association will be considered at a special meeting or inc textile council tomorrow night, when ft is probable that the matter will be referred to special meetings Wednesday evening of all the unions represented in the council
 Many of the business men rear thdI another strike will be decided upon py the unions. but at this time 1t IS i'm possible to indicate what actioh t"e operatives will take.
 The association today considered a letter sent by the textile couhcil whIch had rejected the manufacturers Propo- sition and requested that the run Fee toration be granted. sociation provided Cor direct increase of five per cent, and profit sharing agreement. the profits due the em- nIoyes to be figured monthly on the market price of cloth. which, noweyer, thc nust show at least a margin over the nnst of cotton of at least 75 cents per cut. The present condition of the mar, mar, t,at vould net the employees about eight per per cent, which would make a totai increase of about thirteen per Gent, .ra
 Ii is considered probable that oeIore si,aI action is taken before the unions further fimtI negotiations will be had be, !. tween the two sides. and should a strike be determined on it is o, thGHgne ,asne that the operatives " would of ,ne nov week tIS'' '" Tbe new schedule went into effect today ne and and no strike occurred, except c;I ], st the Barnard mills, where the ring sninners remained away r p,,.-
 At the six mills of the M Fail pnrden T the the" wage scale of 1904 was restored i,, fnll