davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19

essential to the blood, and a little
copper may subserve some useful pur-
pose in the human economy. 1t sub
serves highly ornamental purpose in
the case of some of the birds. The
brilliant red of the wing feathers of
the turacos is due to a coloring matter
containing copper derived from the
banana, or its twin brother, the plan
tain, on which these birds exclusively
feed. The banana cannot be recon-
mended as a cosmetic. The colored
races who have hitherto been chiefly
addicted to it have no complexion to
speak of, and the scarlet pigment in
the wings of the turacos being soluble
i'll water, is apt to be washed out by
shower, but perhaps by It's whole
someness as a food it may contribute
to cutaneous clarity.
The banana is not what is called an
acquired taste. An appreciation Of it
is not reached through slow stages of
diminishing repulsion, but comes at
the moment of first introduction. It Is
acceptable at all ages. The infant alb
serbs 1t greedfly; children devour it
with delight, the adult does not despise
It, and the edentulous octogenarian
blesses its agreeable tenderness. And
fortunately the appreciation of its
merits is spreading rapidly. Not so
long ago 1t was delicacy in the COM
pote OF the rich man. Today 1t is to
be seen on the huckster's barrow in all
our large towns, and 1t is to be hoped
that the supply of this most wholesome
and delectable food will increase rap
idly while the price Of 1t diminishes so
that an ample supply of 1t may be
brought within the reach of ALL
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
SH0NTS SAYS CANAL
CONDITION IS IMPROVED
MANY SANITARY MEASURES IN
PROGRESS
Docks Being Completed Which Will
Be of Great Assistance In Handling
Freight-No Definite Information
Regarding Level or Lock Plans

WASHINGTON Oct. 1S.-Chairman
Shonts of the Isthmian canal commits
sion made this statement Of his observ-
ations on the isthmus Of Panama dur
ing his recent visit:
THE most encouraging feature of
affairs on the isthmus, observed by
every person who had been there pre-
viously during the last six or eight
months, was the feeling among the men.
Chief Engineer Stevens methods and
personality are making a strong I'M
preston and creating confidence in his
measures.
II found that substantial progress
has been made in the repairing and
construction of houses. A large dock
at Cristobal, which has 2S feet of water,
will be ready for ships in a very few
weeks. Rapid progress is being made
on dock IA, also at Cristobal. Work on
the new dock at La Boca is also being
hurried. These docks will be equipped
with modern machinery, which will
largely facilitate the loading and un-
loading of the ships. When these docks
are all accepted and in operation we
shall be able to handle all the COM
mission material and large part Of the
Panama commercial freight from these
docks, leaving the old docks largely for
the use of ships of other lines.
General health conditions are Illus
trated by the fact that nothwithstand-
ing we have increased the laboring
force to nearly 1000 men during the last
four months; the number of patients
in Ancon hospital was lower than for
many previous months.
'In addition to the fumigating of the
houses at Pa"Sma and Colon, the iso~
lation of the patients and the cutting Of
grass and vegetation all around the
camps, the department is now thor
oughly cleaning the cities of Panan.--
and Colon, draining swamps near
towns and camps, filling the lowest
places and thus eradicating breeding
places for mosquitoes.
Respecting the opinion Of the en-
gineer boards to the relative merits
of the tide level and lock canal plans,
Mr.. Shonts said that he did not know
for what the members Stood nor had
they indicated that they had reached
any conclusion.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
DECIDES AGAINST A STRIKE
Russian Railway Employees in National
Congress Vote to Remain
at Work

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 1S.-Though
the suspension Of work at the factories
today on account of it's being the name
day of the heir to the throne, the infant
Grand Duke Alexis Michaelovitch,
caused large gatherings of workmen in
the streets in the industrial quarters.
no disorders had been reported up to
o'clock this evening.
Along Schlussenburg avenue, where
the disorders of yesterday occurred,
there was a great display Of military
force, which overawed the disorderly
spirits, but the feeling Of tension was
very evident.
In the center of the city the streets
were quieter than usual. The students
did not attempt to make the planned
demonstration in front Of the Kazan
cathedral.
The National Congress of Railway
employees has decided against a general
strike.
This evening crowds near the PAIL
and Nevsky works emboldened by the
darkness stoned the patrols and the
street cars. The sidewalks were cleared
by Cossacks, who used the flats of their
swords.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
MOB MOVES A PosToFFICE
Five Hundred Men at Sparks, Nevada
Take Building by Storm and
Wreck Fixtures

RENO, New, Oct. 1S.-In defiance OF
the laws of the United States mob
estimated at five hundred persons gath
cred at Sparks, four miles east Of
here, at 9 o'clock tonight and by force
tore the fixtures and lock boxes from
the postoffice building, piled packages
letters, stamps and other government
property into two wagons and carted
them to what most of the citizens be-
lieve a better location in what is known
as the Courtland building, nearer the
center of the town.
The matter is unique in that this Is
the first instance when the people have
refused to await orders from the gov
ernment before moving government
property. 1t is not reported whether
any arrests will be made. The location
of the office has long been a bone OF
contention between residents of differ
ent sections Of the town.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
FIGHTS FOR HER CHILDREN
Mrs. Grace Taggart VIII Try to Main-
tain Possession of Her
Boys
BY Associated Press.

WOOSTER, o., Oct. 1S.-That Mrs.
Grace Taggart will make a long fight
for the custody of her sons, Culver and
Tiddles, was made apparent tonight.
Capt. Taylor, one of the attorneys
for Mrs. Taggart, gave notice of ap-
peal from Judge Easons decision as
to the custody of the hoys, and a bond
of $4,000 was furnished, so as to take
the matter to the circuit court.
The Ohio law which gives a child
of 10 or over the right to elect with
which parent he prefers to live is
to be made the basis of the appeal.
This action was hastened by Capt.
Taggart sending word that he wanted
Culver ready to leave with him to-
night for Columbus, although he had
not intended taking the boy away I'M
til Saturday.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
Friends Gather Around Bier of South
ern Pacific Engineer Killed
at Fresno
BY Associated Press.


BAKERSFIELD, Oct 1s.-The fun
eral Of Walter Cole, the Southern Pa
cihc engineer who was killed in the
wreck of the Owl at Fresno on Monday
was held this afternoon from the family
residence on M street.
In addition to large assemblage of
sorrowing friends, the local chapters of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi-
neers and knights of Pythias, of which
orders Cole was a member, were pres
ent in a body The casket was buried
beneath a wealth of flowers and floral
pieces and the services conducted by
Rev. Edward Vaughan of the First
Methodist church of this city were
most impressive.
Interment will be made at Los An
geles Thursday and the remains will
be conducted from this city by COM
mittees from the engineers and the
knights of Pythias.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
NATURAL DAUGHTER WILL SUE
Mrs. Elizabeth Lloyd Mix Begins {
Fight to Establish Claim
to Estate
IN Associated Press.

OAKLAND, Oct. 1S.-Mrs. Elizabeth
Lloyd Nix began her fight in court to-
day to establish her claim as a natural
daughter of the late Charles r. Lloyd,
the Berkeley capitalist, for an equal
share with the other children in the
estate which is appraised at $544, ,644 80.
but is subject to debts aggregating
about 100000.
Attorney Powers stated that he ex-
pected to prove that bans for the mar
riage of Lloyd and Mary Scan were
published in 1862, but that the fete
given in honor of the Prince of Wales
took place on the day set for their
marriage and the latter had to be post
poned. They were never married, al
though a child was born to them.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
DENY COMMANDMENT ORDER
French Officials Say Cruiser Was Not
Sent to Attack Venezuelan
Cities
q Associated Press.

PARIS, Oct. 1S.-The. French armored
cruiser De SaiX, understood to be bound
for Venezuelan waters, did not put into
Brest after leaving Cherbourg October
16, as it was announced she would do.
The ship headed direct for the French
Antilles, where she will join the cruisers
Troude and Jurien de la Graviere. For
the present the other two cruisers will
be held at Brest, as the situation may
not require their presence in West In
dian waters.
The officials say that the published
report that the French squadron in
tends to lombard some coast point
or else seize Venezuelan shipping is
an exaggeration, as the only decision
arrived at is to have ships in readiness,
the nature of the demonstration being
determined on later If the attitude of
Venezuela REQUIRES a resort to force.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
QUARREL OVER ESTATE
Alleged Heirs to Property In Litigation
Sue for $5o0,ooo Held by
Reuben Lloyd
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1S-Persons
alleging themselves to be heirs at law
of the late Isabella Levy filed suit to-
day to set aside deeds to property
valued at-more than 100000 now held
by Reuben H. Lloyd. The property in
question was conveyed to Mr.. Lloyd,
who is among the most prominent at
torneys in the city, by Mrs. Levy.
Now come Sylvia, Leon, Samuel and
Leopold Levy, Mithllds WELLER and
FRANCHISE Correz who assert that they
are cousins of the deceased, and ask
that the court set aside the deeds and
place them in possession of what they
allege Is legally theirs.
They charge Mr. Lloyd with having
taken advantage Of his position as at
torney and confidential adviser of the
late Mrs. Levy, and assert that he
worked upon her mind, weakened
through disease.
Lloyd says it is all blackmail and
that he can prove it. defining his posi-
ton in the case in the following words:
There is not one vestige of truth
in the charges laid against me by the
so-called heirs of the late Mrs. Levy.
"The gift was an expression Of the
gratitude Mrs. Levy felt for the many
acts of assistance had bestowed upon
her. Unsolicited she gave me this
property, and I shall keep it, as I have
the lawful right to do. This suit has
been filed by persons who sought by
every means to compel me to yield to
their demands. I have steadfastly re-
fused and will continue to do so, be-
lieving that in the first place it is my
duty as a citizen to resist the efforts Of
blackmailers and second that as an
it is my right to keep that
which is mine"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
DEATHS OF THE DAY
Adam Mowat. Fresno
By Associated Press.

by ASSOCIdLeu ITtS5.
FRESNO, Oct 19-Adam Mowat
manager Of the Pacific Coast Seeded
Raisin company, died this morning of
peritonitis. Mowat was one Of the best
known business men in the San Joaquin
valley, particularly in raisin circles.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
CHINESE CALL BOYCOTT OFF
Imperial Edict Instructs Viceroys and
Governors to Stop the
Movement
Rv Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1S.-Mr. Rock
hill, American minister to China, has
sent to the state department the trans
lation of an imperial Chinese edict.
published on August 81, 1905.
The edict states that whereas 1t has
been shown that the American govern
ment in the future is willing to give the
most courteous treatment to all Chinese
students, travellers, teachers and mer-
chants, there is no reason why the peo-
pie should go on with their boycott
against American goods.
And on account of this the viceroys
and governors of the different provinces
will be held responsible for any dis
turbance and are ordered to arrest any
person making himself guilty of such.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
WANTS TO REFUND DUTIES
Shaw Has a Scheme to Save Miss
Roosevelt From Paying Tolls
on Presents
By Associated Press.


CHICAGO. Oct. 1S.-A dispatch to the
Tribune from Washington, d. c., says:
Secretary Shaw said yesterday an offer
will be made to the president to seek
authority from congress to refund to
Miss Alice Roosevelt whatever money
may be collected from her In the way
of duties when she returns
This course is prompted by what he
considers an injustice Of the law In
her special case. He points out that
most of the presents were not only not
solicited but she had no desire to re-
ceive them.
She was compelled to do so, however,
or else offend those who offered them
and thus make enemies for her country.
The secretary said there was no law
under which Miss Roosevelt was ex-
empted from paying the duty on this
great accumulation of unsought gifts.
Only members of the diplomatic corps
were exempt from the payment of duty.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
BUSINESS SECTION BURNED
Loss Reaches One Hundred
Thousand Dollars
By Associated Press.

RENO, Oct. 1S.-The entire business
section Of Alturas, Cal, 25O miles north
of this place, was destroyed by fire last
night. Twenty-seven business houses
and two residences were consumed.
The town is wholly without fire pro-
lection and the people were compelled
to stand by and allow the fire to take
its course. The loss will reach 100000,
with but little insurance. Two news
paper offices, the Republican and the
Plain Dealer and the offices of the
Western Union Telegraph company and
the Wells Fargo Express company were
burned
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
PAY RESPECTS TO DEAD
Remains of Sir Henry Irving Are
Viewed by Many Sorrow
ina Friends
nv Associated Press.

LONDON, Oct. 1S.-The casket con-
tanning the ashes of Sir Henry Irving
is now at the residence of Baroness
Burdette-Coutts in Stratton street,
Piccadilly, where the public tomorrow
will be given an opportunity to pay its
respects. Later in the day the casket
will be conveyed to Westminster alb
bey, where it will be received in the
choir and placed in the chapel of st.
Faith. The funeral service Friday will
begin promptly at noon. The follow
ing will act as pallbearers:
Sir Squire Bancroft, the earl of Aber-
deem, Lord Tennyson, Lord Burnham,
Sir Alexander Muir Mackenzie, Beer
bohm Tree, Sir Lawrence Alma-Tade-
ma, Sir James de War, Arthur Wing
Pinero, Mr.. Burdette-Coutts, M. P;
Sir Charles Wyndham, John Harr,
George Alexander and Forbes Robert
son.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
EXTENDS ELECTRIC LINE
Stockton Street Railway Company De-
cides to Make Trolley Roads
of Standard Gauge

BY Associated Press
STOCKTON, Oct. 1S.-The board of
directors of the Stockton Electric Street
railroad in San Francisco today de-
cided to make the road a standard
gauge and will at once begin work on
the system. After the entire route into
Stockton is changed the road will be
extended into the country and the adj
joining counties, as 1t is the policy OF
the company to make a complete inter-
urban system to connect Stockton with
the towns in San Joaquin and Stanis-
laus counties and other prominent cities
near here.
This question has been before the
owners Of the Stockton Electric Rail
road company for months and the di-
rectors intend to give the public one
of the most complete systems in this
part of the state.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
ADVERTISERS ELECT OFFICERS
international Association Holds Meet
Ing and Banquet in New
York
q Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1S.-The Interna-
tional Advertising association at it's
meeting today elected officers, J. w.
Cassiday of Quincy ILL.,, being chosen
president.
The association held it's first annual
banquet tonight at the Waldorf-Astoria
as the concluding event of it's second
international convention. j. E. Hedges
presided, and among the speakers were
former Postmaster General Charles
Emory Smith Of Philadelphia, James
Hamilton Lewis of Chicago and John
McNaught of the San Francisco Call.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
Grants Many Divorces

Divorces were granted yesterday in
the superior court in the following
cases: Lena A. Gillespie against Mel
win Gillespie, allegation of desertion;
Alvie Clay against Richard Clay, allie
cation desertion and cruelty; Mary
Mattiyetz against John Mattiyetz, allie
CATION improper conduct. The case Of
]. w. Hardisty against Alice Hardisty
1voe continued
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
DEBUTANTES CREATE MIRTH
Defy Darts of Dan Cupid and Enter
Weird Non=Marriage Conn.,
pact
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
CHICAGO, Oct. 1S.-Irving Parks
debutantes, after many weeks plan
ming, have organized an "Anit-Cupid
club" Twenty-seven maidens have en-
tered into a compact. They have agreed
not to marry or to be given in mar
riage.
All love is barred. Initiation ceremo-
nies are of weird nature.
Backsliders Will be dealt with in a
very peculiar way" so the preamble
to the bylaws declares.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
SEEKS TO COLLECT FEE
Man Who Guarded Collins Has Uphill
Fight to Get His
Money
Bv Assoclated Press.

VICTORIA, B. c., Oct. SD. G. Nc
Naughton, who was hired to guard G.
D Collins the San Francisco lawyer,
ordered extradited for perjury, having
failed to secure payment of $3.50 due
him from Collins, is seeking to collect
the same from Frank Higgins, counsel
for California, but without success.
Mr.. Higgins has referred him back to
Collins. Judgment was given against
Collins for $14.6O in the small debts to-
day in favor of a restaurant.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
AsphaIt Trust FOSTERS Revolution
IN Assoclated Press.

BY ASSOCIated PresS.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18.-Amzi L.
Barber, one time president of the Ma
tional Asphalt company testified today
in the case of the United States of
Venezuela against the New York and
Bermudez Asphalt company that no
the best of his knowledge and belief the
company did contribute materially to
the organized revolt in 1901 by Gen.
Manuel A. Matos against the Venezu-
elan government.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
An Award for the Frame

at am glad you saw my painting" F."
said D'Auber. at tell you I am proud
of that honor"
What honor?" inquired Dumley.
Didn't you see the lable-'honorable
mention'-on it?'
mot on your painting. That was on
the frame, Sketch.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
PROPOSE TO PAY DUTIES
People of Atlanta Start Subscription
to Help Miss Alice Roose-
Welt
BY Associated Press.

ATLANTA, Ga, Oct. 1S.-A move
ment has been started mere to raise BY
popular subscription in the south $50, 900
or a sufficient amount to pay the duty
on the presents bestowed upon Miss
Alice Roosevelt during her trip to the
Orient.
The plan is intended to show the ap-
probation of the south for the presi-
dents recent efforts in behalf Of peace
between Russia and Japan, in inaugu-
rating the construction of the isthmian
canal and other acts of his administra-
ton which have endeared him to the
people of all sections without regard
to political affiliations.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
Six Thousand Workers Strike
BY Associated Press.

BERLIN, Oct. 1S-Six thousand
workers employed in the underwear
trade of Berlin struck today. Follow
ing the declaration of the strike the
Employers association decided on a
general lockout October 20 unless the
strikers had resumed work then.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
The MiIIIonaire,s Ouest

First American Millionaire-What in
the world are you going over to see all
the English cathedrals for?
Second American Millionaire-I'm
putting up an automobile stable and
I'm looking for something handsome in
design,-Life,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
NORTHWEST is SHIVERING
Unusually Cold Weather Prevails in
Oregon-Snows Are Re-
ported
BY Associated Press.

PORTLAND, Oct. 18.-The United
States weather bureau reports unusu-
ally cold weather throughout the north
west, in some places the temperature
being 20 degrees above zero, while
freezing weather is reported from
nearly every point.
Snow is falling in several localities.
The weather in this city today is the
coolest in "a years at this season, the
mercury indicating SO degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
Leans Toward PIebIscIte
BY Associated Press.

COPENHAGEN, Oct 1s.-The atti-
tude of the Danish court toward the
Norwegian throne question is said on
high authority to lean towards a ple-
bescite with the Norwegian people
prior to the acceptance of the offer of
the throne to Prince Charles of Den
mark.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
File Petition for a Receiver
By Associated Press.

BY ASSOCldIeu FTeSS.
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 1S-A petition was
filed in the circuit court this afternoon
for the appointment of receiver with
power to wind up the affairs of the
North American Investment company
and for an injunction to prevent the re-
moval from the state of any of the as
sets of the company.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
Tho Mud Cure

Poor fellow! His doctor tells him
the only thing that will cure him is a
course of mud baths. and he can't af-
ford to go to the mud springs"
But surely he can go into politics
and let the mud come to him. ."-Phila-
delnhia Ledger
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
Advocates Army Reorganization

TOXIC Oct. 10, p. NIT is be-
lieved that the Fourteenth and Six
teenth divisions of guards will be sent
to the Lao Tung peninsula and the
Thirteenth and Fifteenth divisions to
Korea. A reorganization of the army
on the corps basis instead of the di-
vision is being strongly advocated.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
erltIsh OFFICERS Arc captIves

BY ASbOCItIItU IItos.
TANGIER, Morocco, Oct 18.-The re-
port that the two British marine officers
captured by Moroccan tribesmen had
been released is untrue. but favorable
developments are hoped for in the
course of the day.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
READY FOR ARMY MANEUVERS
Chinese Viceroy and Staff Start for
Paotingfu-Foreign Attaches
Present
BY Associated Press.

BY AssOC1ated Press.
TIEN TSIN. Oct. 19.-viceroy Yuan
Shat Kai and staff started yesterday
morning for the army maneuvers which
are to be held in the neighborhood of
Paotingfu from October 23 to Octo-
ber 26.
The foreign attaches, representatives
of all the powers and press correspond
ents left this morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
Mikado Receives Military Attaches
BY Associated Press

TOXIC, Oct. 19.-Thirty-thr foreign
military attaches who were with the
Manchurian army were received in
farewell audience by the emperor todaG
and were afterward guests at a lunch
con. Among them was Gen. Macarthur
Of the American army.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
Tha AthIeteIs plctIon

''Your conversation is remarkably
free from slang" said the obtrusive
person.
my dear SIR" said the athlete, who
has been through college, "I am base
ball player, not a sporting writer
washington Star.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
King Oscar Hopes for Lasting Peace
By Associated Pres

STOCKHOLM. Sweden, Oct. 1s.-The
extraordinary session of the Swedish
parliament was closed today, King Os-
car i'm a short speech expressing re-
gret at the separation of Norway and
Sweden. and hoping for lasting peace
and a good understanding between the
two nations.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
Edward S. euppy, San Jose

SAN JOSE, Oct. 18.-Edward S. Cup
py Of the local Guppy-C Cook firm. died
this morning after a few months ILL
ness with Bright's disease. Mr.. Guppy
was a prominent worker in the Episco-
pal church and leading member of the
local lodge of Masons.