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Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-16
VERDICT FOR BIG SUM
Decree of $184,o42 Made Against
Warren Springer of
Chicago
BY Associated Press.


CHICAGO, Dec. 15.-Judge Gary en-
tered decree of $184,042 yesterday
against Warren Springer in foreclosure
proceedings brought two years ago by
the heirs of John II. Davis of st. Louis.
Mr.. Springer borrowed $4,000 from
Davis seven years ago, giving as Sc
curity mortgage on the Taylor build
ing on Monroe street. Since then, the
complainants contended, they were COM
PEELED to pay $109, 042 in taxes and re-
pairs to protect their interest in the
property.
The foreclosure proceedings We're
heard by Master in Chancery George
w. Miller, who recommended the de-
cree and suggested that the receiver
for the property be directed to pay the
Davis heirs all rents shown to be in his
possession and that the property be
sold under the direction Of the court.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-16
ADDRESSED BY PRESIDENT
Southerners Representing Movement
for School for Delinquent Chill
dren Received
BY Associated Press.

by AsSOUIdlbu I'TeSs.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-President
Roosevelt today addressed delegates
representing the southern states who
met here to consider the establishment
in the south of an interstate school of
correction for dependent and delinquent
children. The delegates gathered in re-
sponse to request from the central
juvenile reformatory of Georgia. and
committee was appointed to advise
with southern governors. senators and
representatives regarding plans. Presi-
dent Roosevelt. who received the dele
gates at the White House today, ex-
pressed his hearty sympathy with the
movement.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-16
WILL RETURN TO STAGE
Miss Gilman Now In Rome With
Corey's Sister
.eciaI to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
ROME, Dec. 15.-Mabelle Gilman to-
day wrote a letter in which she init
mates that she aspires to sing in grand
opera and says she will return to Paris
and resume her interrupted vocal stud
les with Jean de Reszke.
Miss Gilman makes no mention of the
stories concerning her friendship for
Corey.
In Paris Miss Gilman will rejoin her
mother, who committed her to the care
of Mr.. and Mrs. Riggs for the journey
to Italy Mrs. Riggs is a sister of Corey.
1t is evident Miss Gilman does not in
tend to return to the United States very
soon
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-16
STRIKERS ARE FIRM
Post Telegraph Leaders at Warsaw
Say They Won't Surrender
BY Associated Press.


MOSCOW, Thursday, Dec. H. by tel
ephone to st. Petersburg, Dec. a.
morning, via Eydtkuhnen, East Prus-
sia, Dec. 15,-The leaders Of the post
telegraph strike declare they will
never surrender until Interior Minister
Durnovo and M. Sevastianoff, super
intendent of posts and telegraphs, are
dismissed and their demands satisfied.
over 1000 men have been dismissed
from the postofilce and although few
regulars are returning to work there
are many volunteers for the postal
service, which continues to be block
AIDED. Not a single telegraph wire is
working out of Moscow. and the tele-
phone lines. which are badly crippled,
are the only means of communication.
M. Gringmuth, editor of a reaction
ary paper, was forcibly elected from
the public baths today by the attend
ants, who declared that a man of his
views could not enter.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-16
THEATRICAL MAN SHOT
Milan Bennett of "Nothing but Money
Company Killed by Hotel
keeper
IN AssocIated Press.

GAFFNEY, S. G., Dec. 15-Milan
Bennett, musical director Of the Moth
ing But Money" company, was shot
and killed here today by George Hasty.
one of the proprietors of the Piedmont
Inn, where the company was stopping.
Abbott Davidson, leading man and
partner OF the same company, also
was shot through the abdomen and
ia said to be seriously injured. The
shooting is said TO have been the re-
suit of Hasty attempting to enter the
room of a member of the company.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-16
PART |

PART I
1-Fiehting at Riga.
2-Vote today on canal bill.
3-Cockran scores insurance men.
5-Sports.
6-EdtoriaI.
City news.
S-CIassified advertisements.
e-Hanlon loses to Herman.
1o-Igorrotes arrive.
PART II
1-Phew! Smell that sulphur smoke,
2-Southern California news.
3-Founders' day to be observed.
3-4.5=6-Public advertising.
7-Markets.
s-"Cherokee Bill" raps the mayor.
EASTERN
Senate discusses canal bill. Tillman
and Spooner have tilt on presidents
policy toward Santo Domingo.
Hartman testifes before insurance
investigating committee.
Cochran, in the house, severely
scores heads of big insurance com-
pantes.
severe nEhtlng takes place in Riga
between police and peasantry.
Anna Held tells of famous dinner in
Pittsburg with which Corey was con-
pected.
Miss Gilman, now in Italy, with
Corey's sister, will return TO stage.
COAST
Highwaymen commit bold robbery
in Portland.
Eastern man, victim of land swind-
lers, arrives In Salem with bogus cer-
tificates 10 1000 acres of land.
White child captured by Indians. Is
rescued, but dies from effects OF de-
coction with which she was painted
LOCAL
Mother almost heartbroken when babe
turns away from her in court room.
Roy knabenshue, aeronaut, arrives ana
talks OF his plans for sky sailing
Los Angeles Woodmen plan monster
reception to Head Consul Boak; will
initiate 700 candidates.
Non-appearance of members OF board
OF public works delays award OF garb-
age wagon contract
Gas and light committee may ask gas
To reduce the amount OF sul-
phur forced through tho mains.
lgarrotes arrive; VIII have dog feast
every week.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-16
SWINDLERS ARE MISSING
Oregon Authorities Looking for Puter
and Mckinley
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Thc de-
partment of justice and the state of
Oregon are much concerned regarding
the whereabouts of S. A. -. Puter and
Horace G.. Mckinley, both of whom
were convicted in Portland. Ore, in
connection with the extensive land
frauds in that state.
In their case sentence was deferred
on condition that they furnish the gov
ernment with all the information pcs
sible about others involved in the gil
gantic land swindles. 1t also agreed
with them that If they withheld nothing
the other cases against them would
not be pressed. According to Special
Assistant Attorney General Francis
j. Heney of the department of justice,
who is now in this city, they were
needed particularly in the case against
Representative Binger Hermann.
Mr.. Heney further said that through
information impaired by them the gov
ernment would recover over 100000
worth of lands disposed of by the va
rious parties to the alleged frauds
Since their trial and conviction, how
ever, they have been charged with i'm
plication in frauds in state school lands
by which eastern bankers were
swindled out of thousands of dollars,
and that on account of this their ap-
prehension is likewise desired by the
state authorities.
The last heard of either of the men
was about the middle of September.
Puter reported himself as being in
Chicago, and Mckinley sent word that
he and his wife were in Seattle. About
that time the case against Hermann
was coming up for trial and Puter
wired Mr.. Heney asking If he could
not postpone the trial until September
M IL
ment's attorneys who. however. in the
meantime had decided still further to
put off Hermann's trial. But all trace
of the two men since has been lost.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-16
COLLIDE IN THE FOG
Vessel Injured on Puget Sound--cars
Crash Together In
Tacoma

BY Associated Press.
TACOMA, Wash, Dec. 15,-Traffic in
Tacoma and on Lower Puget Sound
was rendered hazardous by an ex-
tremely heavy fog today. The steamer
Umatilla from san Francisco collided
with the lumber schooner George r..
Billings, knocking big hole in the
latter.
Two heavy electric cars collided at
Fifty-second street on the South Ia
coma line while running at high rate
of speed. The most seriously injured
are Motorman Barnes, leg broken; Mo-
torman Ben Swanson, chest injured;
II. Brummell, an engineer. leg broken.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-16
C. F. PRATT ACQUITTED
GiIroy Raneher Not Guilty OF the
Murder of Ferdinand
Bryan
BY Associated Press.

SAN JOSE. Dec. 15.-Charles r..
Pratt. the Gilroy rancher charged with
the murder Of Ferdinand Bryan. was
tonight acquitted by a jury, which was
out five hours.
on the night Of September Pratt
shot and killed Bryan, the shooting oc-
curing on the Monterey road, which
separated their two properties Bryan.
in an ante-mortem statement. swore
that he had been killed I'm cold blood.
The defense succeeded i'm proving that
an old feud had existed between the
two families. and that Pratt killed his
neighbor In self-defense.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-16
Only Business Relations

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. ia. X. Sprecht,
who was named by oliver 7. Sherwood,
wrecker of the Southport, Conn. Ma
tional bank as the person who turned
the banks hypothecated securities into
cash, said last night;
''I had no other relations with Oliver
T. Sherwood than business ones
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-16
TRIES TO KILL HIMSELF
Felix Frank, From City of Mexico,
Attempts Suicide in New
York
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Dec IA young man
giving the name Of Felix Frank, 20
years old, and his occupation as that
OF a banker in the City Of Mexico, was
taken from n Broadway restaurant to-
day, where he had attempted suicide
by shooting. He is In the New York
hospital in a critical condition.
Frank said he lived at a hotel on
Eighteenth street. There IL was learned
he had arrived and registered on De-
cember 3.
IT was learned that the young man
had numerous callers there but APP
parcntly had been melancholy several
days The clerk had been told by the
management TO hold up Franks key
when he returned last night until he
had communicated with the manager.
No reason is given by Frank for his
act beyond the fact that he did not
care to live.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-16
Mayor Of Astoria Found Dead
BY Associated Press.

ASTORIA, ore, Dec. 15.--J. Supre-
nant, reelected mayor of Astoria on
Wednesday, was found dead In his
bed today Heart disease is attribut-
ed as the cause of his death
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-16
Seaman Is Drowned
BY Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 15.-The
captain of the barkentine Encore,
which arrived here today, reported
that while the vessel was off the mouth
OF the Columbia river on Tuesday, C.
H. Nelson, a seaman, was lost over
board and drowned.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-16
Trials in st. Paul
BY Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Dec. 15.-Judge
Amidon and a jury in the United
States district court today took up
the trial of William r. Horses of st.
Paul and Royal b. Sterns of Pierre,
S. D., on a charge of conspiracy to
defraud the government out of public
lands in South Dakota.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-16
THE DAYS NEWS
FORECAST

Southern California;: Cloudy
Saturday; light east winds, chang-
ing to westerly. Maximum tem-
perature in Los Angeles yesterday,
70 degrees; minimum, 49 degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-16
Mt. Hermon Association Incorporates
By Associated Sress.

SAN JOSE, Cal, Dec. 15.-Artlcles
of incorporation of the Mount Her.
mon association, which has acquired
lands for the meeting of religious and
educational bodies, were filed this
morning. with leading local citizens as
directors.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-16
California POstmasters Appointed

SDeCIaI 10 IIIb IluIdIU'
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-The follow
ing california pOstmasters We're ap-
pointed today: At Mount Wilson, Los
Angeles county Henry j. Rich; at
Newhall Los Angeles county, Francis
II. LandeH
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-16
Jurors for Beef Trust Cases
Aasooiata prasa

CHICAGO. Dec. 15.-Four days ex-
animation Of veniremen to fill panel
of twelve men to try the "beef trust
cases closed tonight with only four men
accepted by both sides.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-16
Meningitis Closes Schools
BY Associated Press

DUNKIRK, N. Y. Dec. 15.-The city
schools here We're closed today owing
to the spread of cerebroAspinal menn-
gifts among the children. Five cases
are under quarantine. The schools Will
be thoroughly fumigated before being
reopened.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-16
s2s,5oo for Cotton Exchange Seat
3Y Assoclated Press.

BY AbsOcldteu IIesb
NEW YORK, Dec. 15,-rhe Cotton
exchange membership of Charles Bryan
was sold yesterday to Henry Schaef-
fer for S23.500. the record price for "a
seat on this exchange. The last seat
sold brought $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-16
Postmaster for eoIdhsId
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.--The senate
I'm executive session today confirmed the
nomination of Edward II. Collins to be
postmaster at Golddeld, New.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-16
Accused Murdeross Fatally Burned
IN Assoelated Press.

BY AssorlaItd fItsH
MONTGOMERY, Ala. Dec. 15.-In a
fire in the women's department of the
county jail today Henrietta Howard
charged with numbering her husband,
was so seriously burned that she is not
expected 10 live.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-16
FIND MURDERED PRoSPEcToR
Body of Man Missing for Nearly a
Year Is Discovered Near Santa
Catarina

5pccIaI 10 TIC HefHIu.
SAN DIEGO, Cal, Dec. 15.-Report
comes from Lower California that the
remains of a man supposed to have
been found in the country back OF
Santa Catarlna. It is believed that 1t
Is the body Of L. r. Mccarthy, pros
pector. who has been missing for nearly
a year. Mccarthy and his partner, H..
II. Larmain, came from Los Angeles
last December and went below the line
visiting the Alamo camp and later be-
Ing heard of near Santa Catarina. Lar
main came north last July, saying that
he and Mccarthy had got lost from
each other and that he had been un-
able to find his partner. The bones
of the back were scored and It is the
opinion of those who found the remains
that the man was shot from behind.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-16
DEATHS OF THE DAY
udae J. E. Rylafd, Lexington, Mo.

JUuYC % . HyTdI o. LVNIHSEOTII WV'
BY Associated Press
LEXINGTON. Mo- Dec. 15.-Judge
John E. Ryland of this city. criminal
Judge for eighteen years of this circuit,
s.ed here today. Rev. E. p. Ryland,
pastor of the Trinity Methodist church
of Los Angeles. is son OF tive de-
ceased.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-15
Garferet

John Beardmap has been having
hemorrhag's caused by breaking &
blood vessel in his stomach. He hs,
been sent 10 the hospital.
George Fl. Wilson has severed hi,
connection with the GaoIge Grcst
Paint Works of New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Roses enter
tanned a number of friends from New
York, at their home in Railway ave.
nue.. Sunday, in honor of the first an
niversary Of their wedding.
Mr.. Toby has accepted a position al
the Port Reading coal docks.
Mr.. Gurlaoh, of Bayonuc, was the
guest of Kiss Maggie Casey, Sunday
Mr.. Burkheim, OF Newark, was thu
guest Of Miss Jewel slugg, Sunday.
Rev. f. r. Brown is just recover
ing from an attack Of the grip.
Mr.. A. T. Dice, general superinten
dent Of the Philadelphia and Readipl
RAILROAD, visited tbs Port Readipl
coal docks lasi week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-15
mRESERVISTS MUTINY
Many Bolozoya and Kiev Cor
scripts Killed by Guards.
aUROPATEN PREPARING 70 RETREAT
s~ladivostok blockade So EEcctiv.
That No steamers Have Arrived
For Two Wccks-British Ship
Eastry Released.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. ia dis
patch from Bolozoya says that 1000
Russian rcscrvists have ravolted. They
have been surrounded i'll their camp,
aud an effort is being made TO starvc
them into submission.
Serious disturbances occurred Mt
Kicv on the arrival OF 12,p0O reservistS,
On leaving The trains they objected to
being led off in patches by an escort
sent TO meet them. They mutinied, at
tackled the troops and killed several OF
them.
They occupied the railroad station
and pillIged il. 1t was surrounded by
a battalion Of troops sent TO the rescue.
The troops tired W. vollcys, killing
fifty Of the rescrvists. The mutlneers
eventually surrendered and were led
OF.
A Miukden report says that there is
Immense confusion IN the city. The
predominant feeling among the Rus
sian civilians and military non is one
Of discouragemeut. Everybody spoke
of an early japanese occupation of the
place as n foregoHc conclusion.
The Encouragement OF the military
officers is intensified by the fact thai
General kuropatkin has his hcadquar-
tiers train seemingly ready to retreat
nortlsward ut any time. Moreover. cX.
tcnsiVc preparations are going on nj
Tieling TO resist the enemy, Implying
4 retirement from Mukden.
The Japanese have released the Brit
ish steamer Eastry. which was seized
off Hokkaido, they having learned that
she was bound on III innocent voyage
from a Japanese port for Singapore.
The difficulties that are being expert
enced by vessels trying to reach Vladi-
yostok indicate the practical effective
ness of the blockade OF that port that
has been established by the Japanese.
No steamers have arrived there for
two weeks. Two arc long overdue. 1t
is feared that they tried to pass
through La PerouSc strait and that
they are icebouud there or have been
captured
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-15
NEWS ITEMS.

Abe Kaufman and sou, of David
street, were New York visitors Sun.
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Rose, OF
Bordentown avenue, The Heights, left
town yesterday for Washington, d.
O., and from thcre they will go to
vi ginia aud also will take O trip from
there further south.
Miss Selena Lear. of Mechanics.
Vile, is spending q few days in New
York city.
Max Kaufmansau family, of Broad
way, were New York visitors Sunday.
William Mervine, of Second street,
was n Red Bank visitor Sunday.
Mrs French, Of Bordentown ave-
nue, is i'll with the grip.
Carl Semena is very i'll u his home
in Ernston.
The ". K. V. q. held their rcgu.
lar meeting Sunday at their hall in
Ernston apd a grand social time was
enjoyed after routine business.
George French, Of Bordentown
avenue. was a New York visitor Sun
LAY.
Miss Florence Everett, of Broad
way, spent Saturday in New York
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. JOSEPH Compton, OF
David street, spent Sunday at Asbury
Park with relatives.
James French, of Bordentown ave,
rue, spent Sunday in Nav York city.
The vestibule of the post Office ha,
been repaired, new sills and floor
have bsen put in.
Ira b. Tice, of Perth Amboy, was
in town Monday.
John Mullen, Of Augusta street, j!
| very low.
Edwin Roddy, assistant postmaster,
was a New York visitor Monday.
William N. Hatha way, of Brooklyn,
has returned home after n pleasant
visit with his mother, Mrs. w. Hath
away aud Postmaster Rodiy. .
IF in ON where to get good shoes a
ut sale prices try Greenbaums, Peril
Ainboy. 9053 pa t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-15
TOTTENVILLE.
A PRETTY WEDDING.
Miss Christina MerkIer tie Bride of Adam
Elerth, Of Kreischerville.

Miss Christina Merkler, the daughter Of
Ar. and Mrs. Louis Merkler, of KreIscher-
vlle' was married to Adam Elerth, Of
hrelscherville, Sunday afternoon at 8
O'Clock In the Catholic church at Ross.
Vile.
The bride was dressed in gray silk and
wore a white picture hat. She was given
away by her father. The bridesmaid WAS
Miss.Julia Merkles. She was dressed in
brown. The bestman was Charles Nferkley.
After the couple were welded they werp
driven to the home OF Mr.. and Mrs, NIer.
kler, where a wedding supper was served.
after which they were entertained with
music furnished by Charles Merkler
There were about seventy-tive guests at
the wedding. Some of them were as fol
lows: Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Merkler. Mr.
and Mrs. Emil Volz, Of Brooklyn: Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Massopust, of Perth
Amboy: Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Massopust,
Of Brooklyn Mr.. and Mrs. Schcenstein.
Mr.. Hugo, Mr.. Strauss, OF kreiscbcrv lille;
The Misses Annie Hugo, Lotte Schoen-
stein, Julia Merkler Of Kreiseherville
Kathryn Meldee of Maurer; Messers.
Charles Merkler, Joe Merklcr, Martiu
Merkler, Adolf Huth, August Hutb.
Julius HUH, Chris Zimmerman, William
W~intant, Of Kreiscberville; Andrew Kolb,
Of Perth Amboy.
The couple received many beautiful and
useful presents,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-15
LURALIGHTER O
Cold Weather and Heavy Track n
New Orleans.

Cold Weather and Heavy Track ut
New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. -. Cold
weather and q heavy track did much
toward dampening the enthusiasm OF
the racegoers here, and as u result a
comparatively small crowd attended
he new track. The card was a fair
)ne and furnished brisk speculation.
First Race.-FoX Hunting. first; Red
Ruler, second; Midnight Minstrel, third.
Second Race. - The Buffoon. first;
Morris Volmer, second; Hemlock Hell
lei. third.
Third Race.--Luralighter. first; Ben
Hayward, second; Copperfield, third.
Fourth Racc.-Omealaca, first: Brazil,
second; Ida Licb, third.
Fifth R~acc.-Julia NJ, first; Viona,
second; Sid Silver, third.
Sixth Race. - Ahumada. first: Girl
From Dixie, second; Cold Spot, third.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-15
COUNCIL TAKE
UP FRANCHISE.
Was Passed on First Reading
Last Night Other Borough
Matters.

A special meeting Of the council was
held last night. Present Mayor Muirhead
and Councilmeu j. II. Gordon, a. NJ
Gordon, Hillman and Locker.
\ communication from Attorneys Hem
mann and Stricker, If PcrtbAmbQy, was
read stating that water bad damaged the
property Of Mrs. Anna Fine, GU John
against the borough would be begun Il
settlement could not be made. This was
referred to the borough counsel for ad-
vice.
Tie mayor gave an opportunity to any
Que desiring to make any remarks for o.
against the franchise asked for by tbs
Elijah ,h g. Raritan Street Railway Com
paur There being mn response the fran
chi. AS then taken up for first reading
after which, by motion Of Mr.. Hlllman
1t was laid over for further reading until
the next meeting of February 81.
By motion of Mr.. Hillman the clcrl
was directed TO notify the treasurer of tht
Board OF Education and of the Board o.
Health, also the Commissioner of thu
Sinking Fund and the recorder to have
til ir books and reports ready for thu
meeting OF the finance committee il
borough hall tonight.
A resolution was received from thu
borough counsel, relating to the Com
missioners of Assessment, but he was net
present the matter was laid over until
the nrxt meeting of council.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-15
SOUTH AMBOY
BAPTIZED wv INFANTS.

The 'lnfant son Of Counsellor aud Mrs.
Frederick Pearse was baptized by his
grandfather, Kew. II. NJ. p. Pearse, at
Christ church, Sunday morning. The
little one received the name Frederick
Monterey Pierpont Pearse.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Pryce and grandson of Hon. An
drew Slower, was baptized at Christ
church Sunday morning and received
the name Lucille Virginia Pryce.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-15
BIG SHOOT AT DR.. IUHL'S.
Fries Will be offered February r.
h~quahonga Gun Club.

The ~Aquahouga Gun Club will hold its
regular monthly sh cot for a medal Feb
ruary %, on the club grounds, at DR..
Juhl's, Richmond Valley. The traps will
be ready at 2 O'Clock. a few prizes will
be offered. Those who desire can shoot
for targets only at one cent each. All
who shoot are invited. Shells will be for
sale on the grounds. The new club house
and new Legget trap will be used. The
house is heated.