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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1905-10-07
IMPORTANT MATTERS
DISCUSSED BY CABINET
BRIDGE MONOPOLY AT ST. LOUIS
is CONSIDERED
No Changes Are to Be Made to Con-
suIs In China Regarding Immiera-
tion to This Country-secretary
Wilson on Inspection of Meats
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6-Several i'm
portant questions were discussed at to-
days cabinet meeting, although at the
conclusion of the session 1T was an
nounced officially that no details of the
discussion could be made public. In
fact, it was announced that hereafter
no information would be given out by
cabinet officers of their semi-weekly
meetings with the president, but that
such information as 1t was deemed
proper for the public to have would be
given to the newspaper men by Secre-
tary Loeb.
Despite the injunction of secrecy ii
is learned that action was taken on
two or three important matters and
that others were considered. The mo-
nopoly enjoyed by the Merchants
Bridge company of st. Louis of bridge
and ferry routes across the Mississippi
river was considered at length. The
attorney general made the following
statement of the action taken:
''It was determined by the president
that upon the complaint pending in the
department of justice against the mo-
the ferry across the Mississippi into St
Louis, appropriate action should be be-
gun by the attorney general"
Mr. Moody said he could not say al
this time what action he might con-
slider appropriate.
After discussion in the cabinet meet
ing regarding the Chinese immigration
to this country, it was determined that
no changes or notifications in conflict
with instructions to United States con-
suls in the circular issued several
months ago by the presidents direction
will be made. 1t was definitely de-
cided that the management of the 18th.
mian canal should remain under Secre-
tary Taft.
Secretary Wilson brought to the at
tention of the president and the cabi-
net determination he had reached re-
garding the inspection of meats. He
indicated that under the law meat
packers could not be forced to pay the
cost of meat inspection. He had de-
cided, however, that hereafter the pack
ers should pay for the seals or tags
placed upon inspected meats intended
for export. This will bring a revenue
to the department of agriculture of
nearly $50, 900 a year. This sum the Sec
retary proposes to eXpend in extending
the inspection of meats to packing
houses which have requested that they
be given inspectors, but whose requests
have not been complied with because
the department had not had the funds
with which to pay the inspectors. The
idea of Secretary Wilson was approved
by the cabinet and it will be put into
ODeratiOn at once.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1905-10-07
WORKED THEM FOR MARBLES
Youthful San Bernardino Genius In
vents Slot Machine for School,
fellows Benefit

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, Oct. CA San
Bernardino school boy has become
quite an inventor, but his genius got
off on a tangent that has brought him
into trouble with the principal.
The youngsters invention was a slot
machine which paid marbles, some
times, and he had it set up on the
school grounds. He was doing a land
office business with the other pupils
when the matter came to the ears of the
principal, who investigated the device
and proceeded to wreck and put 1t out
of business.
The wrecking process was followed
by a bit of sound advice to the young
ster on gambling and a warning as to
whittier such paths lead.
The teacher, before destroying the
machine, satisfied himself as to it's
character by playing it several times
and happened to be very lucky, win
ming each time. the machine paying
two for one.
1t is safe to say that the youngster
will be heard from later in the world
of invention.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1905-10-07
RICH MEN CAUGHT
IN POKER RAID
GAME OF MILLI0NAIRES IS
BROKEN UP
Police Arrest Five Los Angeles Busi-
ness Men-Prisoner Give Fic-
titious Names and Police
Conceal Identity

Nearly $5.000,000 was represented In
the raid on poker game in the rear
of 219 West Fourth street yesterday
afternoon. Captain Auble led the raid.
Five prominent citizens of Los An
geles, whose names the police refuse
to divulge, were arrested while playing
the great American game, All gave
fictitious names, but the men We're
identified and each is known to be
very wealthy business men and mer-
chants. The police when confronted
With the real names of the men made
excuses but no denials.
For the past two weeks disguised
policemen have been taking part in the
game and absolute proof is said to
have been secured. ]. Goldstein is ac-
cused of running the game, and A.
Greenbaum, according to the police,
played the "house hand" The game
has been prospering and has been pat
ronized by some of the most wealthy
citizens of Los Angeles.
According to the police, cigar stand
is operated in the front room as a
blind. 1t was first discovered several
weeks ago that the game was an open
difficulty in gaining an entrance.
Give FICTITIOUS Names
AS identified when leaving Captain
Aubles office, one of the men is a
member of one of the largest hide firms
of the city, another is a banker an
other is a criminal lawyer of more
than local reputation, and another is a
stock broker. AS given out by the po-
lice the names of the men are Frank
Jackson, r. Thompson John Wilton,
w. S. Smith, and j. Johnson. Each
gave bail in the sum of $25.
According to stories of the raid by
the policemen who participated, when
the officers walked in and ordered them
to surrender one of the men, an influ-
entail politician, arose from the table
and began to make dire threats. He
was told to do his worst and that the
officers were performing their duty
and feared nothing.
The excuse given by the police for
not divulging the identity of the men
was that they were "well known busi-
ness men and 1t might injure their
business
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1905-10-07
LOVELY WOMAN

Woman, lovely woman-for ages the
theme of poets and sages. More mas
been written for and feminist you than
on any other subject. The wisdom, wit,
folly and fripperies of scores of writer's.
collected and illustrated-an epitome OF
feminism. This you will find in THE
SUNDAY HERALD.
The early days of Los Angeles We're
not so barren of the isms and cults
which now overflow the city as some
might think. No one knows more of
early Los Angeles than does Colonel
Joseph d. Lynch, and none writes
brighter of 1t. He is the unofficial his
torian of the padre days. Read what
he has to saw of the soothsayers when
the city was young-in THE SUNDAY
HERALD.
Marriage is a very different thing
nowadays from what it was a genera
ton ago. Then men and women united
"till death do us part Now It's till
we can reach the divorce court" The
tendencies of modern off-hand mar
riages-a symposium-in THE SUN
DAY HERALD.
Uncle Sam has a host of wards who,
almost in gunshot of his most magnit1-
cent garden spot, are starving on sterile
reservations. Plans are making to res
cue and save them. THE SUNDAY
HERALD tells of them.
Bad boys are problem all cities
must face. New York is In fair way
to solve It.. See how in THE SUNDAY
HERALD.
Snuff for circus animals is not an ap-
propriate diet. Note what happened to
Peck's bad boy and his pa when the
animals sneezed. In THE SUNDAY
HERALD.
Some odd features of Washington;
the slang of the stage; the new gowns:
the good Rain -the-Face, who
slew Custer: Ell Canine Real and plans
for its Observation-Disclosures are part and
parcel of treat for you If you get
THE SUNDAY HERALD.
And then some.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1905-10-07
TAFT REMAINS IN CONTROL
Cabinet Decides That War Depart
ment Shall Retain Supervision
of Canal Affairs

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6.--The control
of the Isthmian canal affairs will re-
main under Secretary Taft, who will
go to Panama in November to investi-
gate the situation there and thoroughly
inform himself of the conditions in the
canal zone.
The decision to keep the control of
the canal in the war department in
stead of transferring it to the state de-
partment was definitely decided today
in a discussion that followed the cabi-
net meeting. Now that the work is to
proceed under his direction Secretary
Taft will proceed to Panama, go over
the situation in detail and return to
Washington on or about the time con-
gress convenes.
The secretary has had conflicting re-
ports regarding the progress of the
work, the sanitation and the facilities
for officials and laborers, and desires
to have personal knowledge which will
enable him to decide what should be
done and what recommendations should
be made to congress.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1905-10-07
WIFE AND DAUGHTER
SHOT DOWN BY HUSBAND
RESPECTED VALLEJO RESIDENT
RUNS AMUCk
Nathaniel Melvin, Released From ln-
sane Asylum Six Months Ago,
Opens Fire Without Warning, Ses
riously Woundine Both Women
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
VALLEJO, Cal. Oct Sat eight
o'clock this morning Nathaniel Melvin,
a well-known resident of this place,
shot his wife. Elizabeth Melvin, and
his daughter, Mrs. p. A. Radcliff, wife
of Boatswain Radcliff of the naval
transport Solace, at the Melvin resi-
dence on Upper Georgia street. Boat
swain RadclIff had just driven away
to go to the Solace and Mrs. Melvin
and her daughter were in the front
yard.
Melvin asked them to come to the
house, but they refused. He then ran
out of the house with a revolver and
fired three shots. Tht first shot hit
Mrs. Radcliff on the first finger of her
left hand, the second struck her in the
left breast an inch from the heart,
and the third struck Mrs. Melvin half
an inch from her heart.
The bullets have been extracted, but
the condition of the wounded women
Is critical. Mrs. Radcliff may recover,
but Mrs. Melvin is not expected to
survive.
Nathaniel Melvin was sent to an
insane asylum a year ago, but was dis
charged as cured six months ago. He
had been quiet up to two days ago,
but seemed to fear he would be sent
back and was nervous. At present he
seems rational but gives no reason
for the shooting. He formerly worked
in the navy yard and his family is
highly respected here. After the shoot
ing he barricaded himself in n room of
the house and made an attempt to cut
his throat, but only slashed his cheek
with razor. 1t took the chief of po-
lice three hours to subdue him and
take him to Jail.
Melvin will be returned to the insane
asylum at Napa. 1t is said that he
was released on parole at the solicita-
tinn of his elatiVes.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1905-10-07
TESTIMONY IN EMM0NS
CASE IS CONCLUDED
LAWYER JONES WILL BEGIN
ARGUMENT TODAY
Bunkers Is Recalled and Testifies In
RebuttaI of the Statements Made
by Wright and others-Judge's
Opinion of Saturday Half Holiday
BY Associated Press.

SACRAMENTO, Oct. 6.--The taking
of testimony in the trial of e. J. En-
mons, charged with the acceptance of
a bribe, was concluded this afternoon
and the argument will be opened to-
morrow morning by Charles T. Jones,
who is associated with District Attor-
ney Seymour in the prosecution. The
session of court will end at noon in
accordance with the Saturday half hol-
iday law which was sarcastically desig
mated by Judge Hart today as a SOU
venir of an all-Wise legislature.
Over half the day was wasted be-
cause of the failure of a witness to ar
rive on a morning train from San
Francisco The court, the jury and
the attorneys waited from II o'clock
until in the afternoon for this wit
ness and his testimony occupied ex-
actly ten minutes.
Grove L. Johnson, attorney for En-
mons. offered no testimony in sur-re-
buttal, and Mr.. Jones informed Judge
Hart that he would prefer to delay his
argument, which, he said, would re-
quire three or four hours, until tomor-
row morning.
Harry Bunkers was recalled and tes-
titled in rebuttal of the statements
firmed that Bunkers had been in a
hurry to leave the first committee
meeting in order that he might take
his sick child to the train.
Bunkers denied that the child had
been in this city on the day in ques-
tion and stated that the child had gone
back to San Francisco on an afternoon
train. Bunkers affirmed that he was
in Sacramento on Thursday February
19.
Bunkers recollected the conference in
the county Jail on the evening of his
conviction. The witness affirmed posi-
lively that Wright and Emmons had
promised to give Mrs. Bunkers $500.
He stated that the promise had been
made by Fmmons.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1905-10-07
Will Pay Call With
His Squadron
Plans to See European
Ports Also
Japanese Government Believes Her
Position In the World VIII Be
Strengthened If Her Ships
Make Extended Trip
Special Gable to The Herald.

Special Gable to The Herald.
LONDON, Oct. 6.-Admiral Togo
with his squadron of the best ships In
the Japanese navy. will visit European
and American waters some time next
year.
According to reliable reports which
reached here from Toxic, the Japanese
government believes her position in the
family of nations would be strengthened
by the appearance abroad of her mag,
nif1cent sea fighting machines and
their crews, which have accomplished
such wonderful results in the war just
ended. The understanding is that the
squadron which Togo will bring with
him will consist of two first class battle
ships, two armored cruisers and sew
eral smaller craft.
He will come first to England and
may visit France as we'll. He will then
proceed to the United States and from
there go home.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1905-10-07
WIRELESS
BIG FEAT
Cleveland Talks to
New York
johnson Sends Message
to Mcclellan
Mayor Is Out of City When Aeroaram
Is Received, but Manager of Conn.,
pany Sends a Reply to
Congratulations
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
NEW YORK, Oct. 6.-The following
areogram was received from Cleveland,
O., at the headquarters Of the local
wireless company tonight:
Mayor Mcclellan, New York: My
best wishes and congratulations on your
denomination.
(signed) tom L. JOHNSON,
Mayor
When the aerogram was delivered at
the residence of Mayor Mcclellan it
was found that his honor was out of
the city and at a point where he could
not be reached tonight.
The manager of the wireless company
sent the following reply to Cleveland:
Mayor Tom L. Johnson, Cleveland,
o.: Your wireless message to Mayor
Mcclellan received. The mayor is out
of town but will reply by the wireless
Monday. Allow me to congratulate you
on the first official aerogram from
Cleveland to New York direct"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1905-10-07
ESCAPING BURGLAR KILLED
Surprised and Pursued Through Or
chard, He Is Shot Down In
Running Fight

by Associated Press
FRESNO. Oct. 6.-Henry Martin, who
mas been under surveillance, but con-
corning whom little is known, was shot
and killed this morning in the Eisen
vineyard, on the banks of Fancher
creek, by Giles MCGEE. who owns a
road house store in Temperance colony,
five miles out of town. Martin was sur
prised in burglary and the theft Of a
sack containing $40. In the pursuit he
took to the vineyard and from behind
the fork of tree fired at his pursuers.
Several shots were sent after him in
the chase of about 400 yards. Giles Nc
Gee, who is crack shot, fired rifle
at the tree fork and the burglar dropped
dead. The MCGEE brothers then carted
the body to town and to the morgue.
The money sack was recovered, and on
the person of the fugitive was found a
set of burglars tools.
Martin was shot in the right shoulder
from the front, the bullet striking
downward, evidently tearing through
vital organs and finally emerging. Giles
MeGee was not placed under arrest.
The homicide is the third in Fresno
this week.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1905-10-07
STEAMER ALAMEDA FLoATED
Damage Reported Less Than orlgI-
naIIy Supposed and Repairs Soon
to Be Finished

1ASoUNIdNVU 7
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 6.-Ths
steamer Alameda, which, since last
Saturday had been grounded on the
rocks near Fort Point, is tonight
moored at Pacific street wharf, and
workmen are busy removing 300 tons
of cargo remaining in her hold.
Today divers went into her hold and
repaired with plates the damage done
to her hull when she crashed upon the
reef in the fog. AT o'clock powerful
pumps We're started to remove the
water below deck and at $40 o'clock
tonight she was floated and towed to
her wharf.
1t is said that the damage is not
SO great as at first supposed, and thar
her stay in the dry dock for repairs
will not be of long duration.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1905-10-07
ROMANCE HAS FATAL ENDING
EIopement, Followed by Disinheritance
and Dissipation, Leads to Ex-
traordlnary Tragedy
BY Associated Press.


CHICAGO, Oct. 6.-Romance, follow
ed by dissipation and ending in repu-
ted disinherltance by wealthy farmer
was revealed today in the case of DIR.
Oliver B. Hart. who with Irene Klo-
kow, 10 years old. sister Of his adopted
daughter, was found at the doctors
home in Rogers Park last night, un-
conscious as a result of poison.
The girl failed to recover, dying
shortly after the doctors wife, who is
only 16 years old, returned home from
a shopping tour with the adopted
daughter and another sister of Irene
The house was in charge Of neighbors
who had been telephoned to by DIR.
Hart before he lost consciousness.
The doctors marriage was the result
of an elopement two years ago. DR..
Hart, 1t is said, is a victim of a drug
habit. Irene Klokow's sister was
adopted by the doctor and wife year
ago from the Illinois Industrial school.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1905-10-07

1-Company offers to buy saloons.
2-Cuban-British treaty scored.
3-Wants to fight wife's attorney.
+Sports.
5-Southern California news.
6-EditoriaI.
7-city news.
8-9-CIassified advertisements.
1o-Publlc advertising.
11-Markets.
12-Church fair to exhibit freaks.
EASTERN
Massachusetts, Republicans nominate
Curtis Guild. jr., for governor.
Chicago doctor is in trouble as result
of mysterious death of young girl.
Thirteen charges are brought against
school superintendent of Peoria, Ill.
FOREIGN
Admiral Togo and his squadron will
pay visit to the United States.
Strong opposition develops in Havana
to the Cuban British treaty.
British papers are discussing the
Anglo-Russian entente.
COAST
Encampment of odd Fellows at San
Diego comes to a close.
San Bernardino engineer wins a
thrilling race against death
Vallejo resident shoots and severely
wounds his wife and daughter
LOCAL
Captain Auble issues positive orders
to suppress speed maniacs regardless of
methods necessary.
Police raid poker game and arrest
FIVE wealthy Angelenos whose rating
exceed $5,O0O.000. Their identity con-
cealed by police.
Gothenburg plan of saloon regulation
is launched
Rival colleges of osteopathy fight
legal battle in superior court.
San Pedro harbor may be fortified.
Methodist ministers scored by Jus
tice Pierce who charges that one of
them committed perjury.
Baby causes separation of parents.
ham of Pasadena quarrel in court
house corridor following case and
friends prevent fight.
Mrs. Arthur Smith of New York.
Warrants issued for managers OF six
theaters who are charged with violat-
Contractor McCray enters a general
denial to charges of altering his bid on
street work.
Property owners on Jackson street
want Santa Fe to have franchise and
Many prominent citizens of Buffalo
will arrive In Los. Angeles this NINTH
and will make their homes here.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1905-10-07
"SWIFTWATER BILL" WANTED
Second Wife Seeks 100000 Allmony
and Warrant Is Out for
Him

SEATTLE, Oct. ga warrant has
been issued for the arrest of William
C. Gates. better known as Swift
water Bill" whose second wife is su-
ing him for divorce and 100000 ALI
mony. He is expected on the steam
ship Ohio, due today, and, upon repre-
sentations that he would Immediately
get outside the jurisdiction of the
courts. a bench warrant was issued to
hold him. The sheriff is also instruct
ed to levy upon his personal property.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1905-10-07
ENGINE AND TRAIN COLLIDE
Misplaced Switch Causes Accident
Near San Jose, but No One Is
Seriously Hurt

BY Associated Press.
SAN JOSE, Oct. 6-Passenger train
No. 80, from San Francisco, left the
main track mile from this city at 4:45
this afternoon and collided with a
switch engine. A mild panic followed,
but no one was seriously injured.
]. b. Schroeder of this city and F. B.
Soaring of Alameda received cuts about
the face and hands.
The passenger train was delayed thir-
ty minutes. Both engines were dam
aged.
The accident was due to a misplaced
switch and that it was not more seri-
Gus Is due to the slow rate at which
the passenger train was moving.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1905-10-07
TEN MEN ARE KILLED
Large Portion of Bank of the Ver-
mont Slate Company
Caves In
BY Associated Press.

GRANVILLE, N. Y, Oct. 6.-Ten
men met instant death at the quarry
of the Vermont Slate company here to-
day when about 100 tSet of the bank
crashed down without warning, bury
ing the victims. Five bodies were re-
covered, but it is doubtful whether the
others can be reached before next
week. The dead. with the exception
of John Williams, president of the
company, are all Hungarians.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1905-10-07
A Hundred Buried In Ruins

By ASSoclated PTesS.
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. ga five-
story building in course of construc-
tion on Meschtschankaja street coll
lapsed today and hundred workmen
were buried in the ruins. Up to the
time this dispatch was filed only seven
of the men had been rescued. They
were seriously injured,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1905-10-07
Edhem Pasha Passes Away

I9V ASbUCIdIGu 7 05R5s
LONDON, Oct GA dispatch from
Constantinople today announced the
death of Field Marshal Edhem Pasha.
who was commander in chief of the
victorious Turkish army in the war
with Greece.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1905-10-07
Claims Illegal Registration
NV Associated Press.

kAboVNHtNNSNI
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 6.-The Re-
publican league began suit in the cir
cult court today to compel the board
of election commissions to purge the
great register. 1t is alleged that 400
persons are illegally registered.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1905-10-07
Danger of Diphtheria Past
By Associated Press.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Oct. 6.-The au-
thorities of the Naval academy an
nounced today that the situation in
regard to the diphtheria among the
members of the fourth class of mid J.
shipmen is now we'll In hand and that
no further danger is anticipated.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1905-10-07
CALIFORNIA GETS MEDALS
BY Associated Press

by ASSOCIdIeu ITeSS
SACRAMENTO, Oct. Ex-Governor
Pardee received a dispatch today from
agent James A. Filcher of the Lewis
and Clark exposition at Portland, stat
ing .that the California exhibit has
beer. .gfanteS siStesn, gold medals and
six :Si&e3 ,ii!s.data .3e <fle liberal art
eenartmento SIX }eeaa- an. cde silver
rledaI in 1he srinirg Iepd rtrnept, and
two aiS5tl2n9y gold. Jnse4Gts
I.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1905-10-07
Requlsltion for Grove Honored

HELENA, Mont, Oct. 6.-The gov
ernor today honored the requisition of
Governor Mickey of Nebraska for Pat
Grove. The specific charge is robbery.
Henry Heitfield is named as agent and
Ae will go to Butte after Grove.