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Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
ARMY RESCUES
CAPTURED THIEF
TO KEEP PEACE, SALVATION
ISIS LET R0BBER ESCAPE
DRAG CLERK FROM PRISONER
Employe of the Penny Arcade Over
takes Burglar After Wild Chase
and Is Set Upon by Saliva
ton Workers

In their zeal to keep the peace foul
men in the uniform of the Salvation
Army forced j. M. Stokes, a clerk II
the Penny Arcade at 431 South Sprinf
street, to release man who robbed
the money drawer of one of the ma.
chimes in the establishment and whom
Stokes had chased from the place, fin.
ally overtaking the robber at the cor.
ner of Fifth and Spring streets. Stokes
knocked the thief down and was crap.
ping with him when the army mer
dragged him off While Stokes was
explaining, the robber escaped.
In the Arcade, which is owned by
" T. w. John, the money drawers ir
each machine are connected by elec-
trical wires with a bell on the main
floor Of the establishment, so that II
any one of the machines is tampered
with the bell will notify the clerk on
duty. The Arcade occupies the ground
floor and the basement
About 10 O'Clock last night the
alarm bell rang and the indicator
showed that the trouble was in the
basement Instantly Stokes rushed
down the stairway and sure enough
one of the machines had been broken
into and the money drawer rifled.
After a few moments he heard a
noise under the stairway, and almost
before he could move a man emerged
from behind the structure and dashed
upstairs. The clerk followed in hot
pursuit,
The main floor was crowded with
amusement seekers who were nearly
driven into a panic by the two men
dashing through the long room,
knocking people aside in a mad race.
Clerk Catches Thief
When the street was reached the
robber took the middle ol the road
and turned south, but run as he
might, the young clerk gained at every
step. Steadily Stokes closed UP the
gap between himself and the fleeing
thief and at the corner of Fifth street
he seized the burglar, who still had
the pliers in one hand with which he
had opened the money drawer In
the other he held knife.
No sooner had the robber been over
taken than he turned to fight his pur-
suer, but again Stokes had the best
of it and knocked the thief down,
whereupon four men in the uniform of
the Salvation Army rushed up and
seized Stokes, declaring that he was
q villain and that they would not al
low him to beat helpless man.
Stokes objected to being interfered
with and tried to get away, but he
says one of the Salvationists struck
him in the face
Meantime the thief had broken loose
and was a block away before Stokes
succeeded in explaining to the Saliva
ton Army officers what his business
had been with the man whom he had
knocked down.
All four then joined him in the chase,
but the burglar had made good his
escape and no trace of him could be
found.
The amount of money secured by the
thief is not known.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
WEBER GUILTY
IN FIRST DECREE
JURY UNANIMOUS FOR DEATH
PENALTY
DEFENDANT EXHIBITS NERVE
Declares That "This ls Nothing; The
Fight Is Just 6egun"-WiII Ap-
peal II New Trial Is Not
Granted
DEFENDANT EXHIBITS NERVE
By Asroclated Press

BY Associated Press
AUBURN, Feb. 22.-when the court
house bell rang at 2:1O p. IN. today
the community became alert and In a
few minutes wagons and pedestrians
could be seen gathering from all direc-
tlons, for they knew that verdict in
the Weber case had been reached, and
those who had been waiting since the
jury went out twenty-one hours before,
to hear it's decision, were eager to be
present when 1t was announced. Before
the jury entered, the court room was
nearly filled with spectators. When
the defendant entered he was pale and
evidently nervous.
The court asked the jury If they had
agreed and the foreman answered
yes" The clerk read the verdict as
follows:
1--WE, the jury in the case of Adolph
Weber, charged with the murder of
Mary Weber, find the defendant guilty
of murder in the first degree
The judge had cautioned the specta-
tors against a demonstration on pain
of arrest and the court room was still.
The defendant turned paler and sat as
if stunned, but when his attorney spoke
to him he laughed.
Divided on Penalty
The jurors all agreed on murder in
the first degree on the first ballot but
divided on the death penlty and life
Imprisonment. There were two ballots.
with one vote for acquittal, but this
was only for the purpose of breaking
up the combination standing out for life
imprisonment.
The jurors retired at .. m. Tuesday
ballot at S:25 p. M, with the result that
nine stood for the death penalty and
three for life imprisonment. The second
ballot three hours later stood eight for
death, three for life Imprisonment and
one for acquittal. Then the jury re-
tired for the night.
The third ballot at 7:10 this morning
was seven death, four life imprison-
ment and one acquittal. The fourth
ballot at 1920 a. m. was seven death
and five life imprisonment. The fifth
ballot at 9:55 a. m. was eight death
and four life Imprisonment.
The seventh and last ballot at p.
m. was unanimous for the death PEN
atty, and the jury handed in it's ver-
dict at 2:25 .. m.
After the first shock the defendant
regained his composure and jauntily
walked down stairs with Under Sheriff
May. The latter addressed some re-
mark of sympathy and Adolph laughed
easily and replied:
"Oh. this is nothing; the fight is
only just begun
Defense Will Appeal
He has slept and eaten well for the
last week and appears in good health.
The defense has not yet perfected its
plan, but will appeal the case if re-
fused a new trial.
Adolph Weber. who is only 20 years
(COntinued on PaUe Two.l
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
HERALD CIRCULATION
IN Los ANGELES

Attention of the public is called
to the fact that the circulation of
The Herald in the city of Los An
oeles is greater than that of the
Examiner and second only to that
of the Times. This circulation is
permanent, delivered at the homes
and not thrown about as specimen
copies or swept into the cutters.
The Herald, as the oldest morn
ing newspaper In Los Angeles, is
more widely read than most Of its
contemporaries, and Its value as
an advertising medium is CORE.
spondingly greater.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23

1-Rescues captured thief.
2-Urges lesson of day. 4.
3-Chamber of Commerce banquet
4-Southern California news.
5-Opera patrons see new Carmen.
6-Editorial.
7-Horror pervades Chinatown.
8-9-Sports.
advertisements.
12-Rush to GoIdfield mines.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
UNIQUE FIGURE GONE
Jerry McCraith, Claimant to Three
States, Is Dead


States, Is Dead
BY Associated Press.
WALLA WALLA, Feb. 22.- Jerry
McCraith, one of the most unique fig
ures in the early history of the north
west, is dead at the county poor farm.
McCraith came here in 1862 from San
Francisco and was best known as the
proprietor of a resort known as "Mc-
Craith's Castle"
McCraith gained considerable noto-
riety some years ago by filing a claim
in San Francisco to what is now Ore
gon, Washington and Idaho, under an
old Spanish grant. He fought the
case until his means were exhausted
and he was obliged to work his pas
sage back to Walla Walla.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
Strike Riot in Sweden
By AssoeIated Press.

By Associated Press.
LONDON, Feb. ga dispatch from
Copenhagen to the Daily Telegraph re-
ports that serious strike riot has
taken place at Helsingborg. Sweden
that cavalry charged the rioters and
that thirty persons were injured
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
THE DAYS NEWS
FORECAST

Southern California: Cloudy,
with showers Thursday; light
north wind. Maximum tempera-
ture in Los Angeles yesterday, n
degrees; minimum, SO degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
FOREIGN

Peace situation by no means so certain,
Japanese legation makes clean-cut state
ment.
Moderate Liberals In ST. Petersburg agree
upon a program, and formation OF cabinet
under NJ. Witte is thought TO be assured.
Preliminary report of North sea commits
sion declares that Russian admiral was JUS
tified in action taken
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
EASTERN

Dr. Harper is operated on for cancer and
prospects for recovery are good.
Standard oil company begins buying up
independent oil companies of Kansas.
President receives degree from University
OF Pennsylvania and delivers Washington's
birthday address.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
Defense Will Appeal

He has slept and eaten well for the
last week and appears in good health.
The defense has not yet perfected its
plan, but will appeal the case if re-
fused a new trial.
Adolph Weber, who is only 20 years
CONTINUED on Page Two.)
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
The Presidents Address

AS nation we have had our full
share of great men, but the two men
OF preeminent greatness who as the
centuries go ON, will surely loom above
all others are Washington and Lin
IcontInued on PAGE Twol
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
COAST

Adolph Weber found guilty OF murder In
the first degree.
Senator Emmons resting comfortably and
has chance for recovery.
Sacramento man dueked in river for beat
ing his wife.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-23
LOCAL

Salvation Army rescues captured thief, not
knowing OF his crime.
Chamber OF commerce holds annual ban
quet
Iowans celebrate washington's birthday at
Eastlake park.
civil service commission is asked to make
Important ruling
Good prospect for passage OF banking bill
in which Los Angeles citizens are interested
Goldheld newspaper man predicts spring
stampede 20 mines.
for pleasure 70 be tried today.
The Washington times., 1905-09-21
In Washington.

Naturally. Washington will be the
greatest scene of festivities TO be held
in her honor. While here she may make
the Italian embassy her temporary
home, although General Draper once
ambassador of the United States to the
Quirinal. may extend her hospitality
under his roof. her majesty KNOWN z
Mrs. Draper Intimately.
At the Italian embassy nothing is
known concerning Queen Margherita' s
Intentions. but IL is stated that she is
a great traveller. This is a good omen
and promises TO make her heralded and
wished-for visit to this country a GER
tainty
The Washington times., 1905-09-21
GERARD ESCAPES
GRIP OF JUSTICE
Long Hunt Goes on Unsuc-
cessfully.
DETECTIVES TRAVEL MILES
Rough, Untutored Character Disappears
as if Swallowed Up by Night
Not a Clue.
DETECTIVES TRAVEL MILES
Facts Which Point to
Gerard as Murderer

SIS p. M, Wednesday-Gussie
Pfeiffer starts along the Pelham
road for her home, two miles
away.
s p. m.-Gerard is sitting In
front of Dillon's barber shop, a
mile down the road.
S:15 D. m.-He is observed to
follow several women.
$3.50 p. m.-Gerard disappears
from Dillon's about the time Gus
sic Pfeiffer passes.
9 p. m.-Another man named
Gerard hears a woman's voice
crying Murder" on the Pelham
road.
II p. m.-Gerard appears at his
boarding place with bloodstained
overalls and a bitten finger.
6 a. m. Thursday-Gerard
changes his clothes and disap-
pears without calling for the
wages due him at mis- employers.
The Washington times., 1905-09-21
BONAPARTE TO DIRECT
WRIRLW|ND CAMPAIGN
Maryland Republicans, With Secretary
of Navy in Van, Will Begin
Crusade Immediately.

BALTIMORE, Md. Sept. 2O.-The an
nouncement was made today by Chair
man Hanna, Of the Republican State
committee, that Immediately after the
State convention, the latter part of this
month. a whirlwind campaign will be
inaugurated. The first meeting is TO be
held at Hagerstown. with Secretary
Bonaparte as the star speaker. The Sec
retary is expected home today from
Boston and one day this week will par
ticipate in conference with the Re
publican leaders.
He has declared he will speak as often
as possible and IL is the purpose of the
campaign committee TO have him at
every large meeting. Every county in
the State Is to be covered and the Poe
amendment made the target. -
The Democrats will hold their iegis-
iatiYe conventions in the city next Mon
day and the Republicans their city and
district conventions next Wednesday
The Washington times., 1905-09-21
Vanderbilt MACHINE
RUNS OVER OLD WOMAN

. NEWPORT, r. 7, Sept. 2l-Mrs. Al
fred G. Vanderbilts Mercedes automo-
bile in charge of the chauffeur. Joseph
Garavoglia, ran over Mrs. Alfred Bland
in Thames street this afternoon and in
Jured her limbs. No bones were broken
Mrs. Bland is eightyseven years old,
Is deaf and partly blind The chauf-
feur was proceeding slowly and blowing
his horn frequently when Mrs. Bland
walked directly in front of the automo-
bile She was knocked down and run
over. There vas no one in the automo-
bile except the chauffeur
The Washington times., 1905-09-21
LIGHTNING DESTROYS
WHAT EARTHQUAKE LEFT

MoNTELEONE, Italy. Sept n
Further shocks of earthquake and
violent storms. extending over the
whole of Calabria today, added to the
distress Of the stricken population
Lightning caused a fire at Olivadi.
which destroyed the remaining property
belonging TO survivors OF the earth
quake Pauics occurred at Cantanzaro
and Reggie, where several buildings
were struck.
The Washington times., 1905-09-21
SEA CAPTAIN ARRESTED
FOR KILLING SEALS

Reports have been received in Wash
ington Of the arrest in British Column
bia OF Capt. Alexander Mclean. who
Is wanted in San Francisco to answer
TO an Indictment for alleged illegal seal
killing. and who has been chased over
the Pacific for 4 year by the Gov
ernment officials. On the strength of
the news, the revenue cutter station
ed near Seattle, waiting for Mclean on
the Carmencita to leave British waters.
which was prepared TO give battle, has
been called off.
The Washington times., 1905-09-21
SIR THOMAS Upton
CABLES HE'S BETTER

NEW YORK, Sept 21.-A personal
cablegram has been received in this
city from Sir Thomas Upton, saying
that he is rapidly recovering from In
juries; hope 10 be able to return home
in a few days time
Sir Thomas, il Will be RENE mbered :
was thrown from his horse last week
while RI ling at the head of a regiment
of volunteers in a review by the King
The Washington times., 1905-09-21

New Baltimore & Ohio Terminal,
Twenty-thIrd st. New York Convent
ent TO the hotel theater and shopping
district Royal Blue Trains.
The Washington times., 1905-09-21
DEMOCRATS MEET.

LINCOLN, Neb-. Sept. H--The Demo
Gratis Of Nebraska held their State con-
vention here today 20 nominate candi-
dates for supreme court judge and uni
versity regent. William J. Bryan was a
delegate. The Populists also met today
and decided to nominate the Democrats
candidate
The Washington times., 1905-09-21
OFFERED $50 REWARD
FOR $4,000 IN BONDS

NEW YORK, Sept n.-John Anderson.
OF Washburn street, Chicago. has
claimed the $4,000 in bonds found on
the street by Attorney Leopold Frank,
OF 81 Nassau street He offered so re-
ward
Although the bonds are not negotia-
BILE, several persons attempted 10 get
them from Mr. Frank
The Washington times., 1905-09-21

V. Baldwin Johnson's Coal, 6I2 9th St.
NOte-50 cents discount off for spot
cash. Why waste it2 No fake or trick
cry here.
The Washington times., 1905-09-21
TAKE 1T BACK, CARNEGIE.

RICHMOND. Ind. Sept. H--The Car
negie Library at Portland was closed
yesterday owing to a lack of funds TO
support II. it is likely that Mr.. Carnegie
will be asked TO take back the library
which was erected with his gift Of
s15 0p0
The Washington times., 1905-09-21
Our So Palms, Sa.a5, at Our Annual
Palm Sale. Blackstone, 18th and H.
Southwest B-anch Cfice.

southwest Branch Office want adyer-
t1sements and subscriptions for the
Evening and Sunday Times VIII be re-
crlseu at regular ONCE rates. al Eisen-
beiss' Pharmacy, Seventh and B streets
no0thwesG
The Washington times., 1905-09-21
QUEEN OF ITALY
WILL CONE HERE
Now Travelling in Swltzer-
land.
GOES TO FAR EAST SOON
Stop Will Be Made in Washington
on Way Back-At Italian
Embassy.

Her Majesty the Dowager ueen mar
gherita of Italy is expected TO visit the
United States early in the future
1t has been said that she was seen in
New York last week, but this rumor is
Switzerland today.
Her majesty planned some months
ago to visit different parts of the world.
especially the far East. The declaration
of war between Russia and Japan
obliged her 10 postpone II indefinitely.
Now that peace has been brought about,
however. she will carry out her original
intentions. 1t is hardly probable that
she Will do so until her present tour.
which has included Portugal. Spain, and
France and now Switzerland, will come
TO an end
Going to Japan
Going to Japan by way of Europe and
Asia, stops will be made at all interest
ing places in India and China, and while
in the latter country she will go> by
automobile 10 the fields of the late war,
without overlooking Wiju, in Korea.
where the first engagement took place.
Her majesty will remain in Japan sew
eral months so as 10 have sufficient
time 10 see ali that tnat country has to
offer 10 foreign and august visitor.
Her return will be by way Of the Pacific
Ocean, landing-it has been assured
at San Francisco.
If so, America viii have a chance to
entertain a real queen, and II will be
TO make her stay with them one not to
be forgotten
The Washington times., 1905-09-21
Baltimore and Return, s1.75.

Via Pennsylvania Railroad, every Sat-
urday and Sunday. All trains except
Congressional Limited
The Washington times., 1905-09-21
g. Cumberland; 1885 Berkeley Springs

s1.00 Harpers Ferry and Martinsburg and
return. Leave Baltimore & Ohio r r
station sos a. m. Sunday. SeeptemJ.er
"a Beautiful scenery en- route.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-02-19
Come and Go Gossip.

Miss Viola Calm is the guest OF friends
in Baltimore.
Miss Nellie Baum is visiting friends in
Philadelphia and Washington.
Miss Florence Fitzpatrick is in Pasadena,
Cal. the guest of Miss Rena Ross.
Mrs. Lewis Reed is expected home today
from an extended visit in the east
Miss Anna Coad has gone to Houston
Tex, for the remainder of the winter.
Mrs. F. NJ Fairfield returned Wednesday
from visit to Chicago and st. Paul, Minn.
Mrs. Jessie Dickinson Lyman returned
yesterday from fortnight's stay in Chi.
cago.
Mr.. Mosier Colpetzer spent a few DAYS in
Omaha last week enroute from Grand Is
land to Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Kountze have gone
10 New York, from where they will 90
south for several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Guiou returned
Thursday from Chicago, where they at
tended the automobile show.
Mrs II. n. Lemist will leave today for
81 Paul Mimi, where she will be the
guest OF Mrs. S. G. Strickland.
Miss Ferris, who has been the puast 90
Miss Faith Potter for the past fortnjqbt
has returned to her home in st. Louis
Mrs, Arthur Jerrems and son, who wera
the guests Of Mrs. w. S. PoppIeton for n
Few days, have returned to their home IN
Chicago. 80
Mrs ]. d, Otis OF New York arrived the
early part of the week to be the euest
OF her sister. Mrs. s. S. Curtis for a short
time. SMUT
a cablegram has been received from
MT a. Is, Hunt announcing his safe arrival
health. NN'e'ieht
MRS Ahee Ackerman and Mrs. A. C. VIII
eoA OF springheld' ILL.,, are visiting their
SISTER Mrs W. j. Hayes Of Sherman
avenue "
MIS- C. b. Schmidt and brother Mr.. c.
schmidt OF Pueblo, Colo, are guests
b. Tzschuck. 0'se
Omaha daily bee., 1905-02-19
BAzAR FOR SACRED HEART
Fair and Festival VIII Open in
Parish Hall on Monday
Evening.

The bazar for the benefit of the Sacred
| Heart church and it's schools will open
! Monday evening in the parish hall, Twenty
| third and Binney streets, and will last dur
| ing the week, afternoon and evening, clos
| ing Saturday night Five fancy booths have
been tastefully decorated by the women
Father Judge is to give valuable diamond
pin, a diamond ring and gold ring or
the equivalent, to the young man, young
woman and married woman, respectively,
who will turn in the most money to the
fair fund In this connection some names
are popularly mentioned as being probable
winners, such as Miss Lohlein, Miss Made
lene OConor, Mrs. j. II. Gibbons Mrs.
]. B. Wilson, Edward Kelly and Ralph
Rance. Many of the hardest workers are
keeping their counsel with the view of
sprnging a surprise later. Each evening
of the fair a select program will be
rendered for the entertainment Of the visi-
tors. Monday night an address on educa-
tonal topics will be given by Rev. Edmund
Hayes of lmogene Ia, who will be intro
duced by the chairman. Councilman d. ].
OBrien. Tuesday evening the choir will
give a brief concert. The Sacred Heart
high school pupils will give dramatic and
literary program on Wednesday evening
Thursday night Captain Dunn will sing
and Signor Martini, the magician, will give
his laughter provoking exhibition of slight
of hand performances. The program for
Friday night will be furnished by the young
women, who will put on the stage a very
amusing pantomime THE Japanese We'd
ding" Saturday night there will be amuse-
ment enough in deciding the contests and
winding up the fair
Omaha daily bee., 1905-02-19
Coming Events.

Mrs, Frank Barrett will entertain at
luncheon Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Harding will enter
tain at dinner Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Joseph Lehmer has issued cards for
luncheon to be given Wednesday in honor
of Miss Laura Congdon.
The students of Brownell Hall will be
given a colonial party Wednesday evening
by the faculty Of the hall
Mrs. j. II. Butler has invitations out for
luncheon to be given Thursday and a
card party Friday afternoon.
The members of Omikron Alpha Pi fra
ternity will give a fancy dress party Sat
urday evening at Chambers academy.
Mrs. Joseph w. Ruff and Mrs Lee l.,
Hamlin will entertain at euchre Wednesday
afternoon at the home Of the former 1874
Blnney street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Morton will give a
fancy dress party Wednesday evening for
their small daughter and son at their home
on Park avenue.
The members of the Current Tonic depart
ment Of the Woman's club will be guests
of Mrs. G. p. Moorhead Tuesday afternoon
at kenslngton.
The cotillion to be given by the South
west Dancing club at Chambers academy
Wednesday evening will be among the
larger affairs of the week
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Crittenden Smith
have issued cards for dinner to be given
Friday evening in compliment to Miss Mary
Lee McShane and Miss Kirkendall