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Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16


to release IL after the sailing Of the
Alameda:
Statement by Jordan and Hopkins
"1n our Judgment, after a careful
consideration Of all the facts brought
to our knowledge, we are fully con-
vinced that the death Of Mrs. Stan
ford was not due to strychnine poison
ing nor to intentional wrongdoing on
the part of anyone.
1--WE find in the statements Of those
who we're with Mrs. Stanford in her
last moments no evidence that any Of
the characteristic symptoms of stryeh-
nine poisoning were present.
I'VE think it probable that death was
due to condition Of complications
and circumstances. Among these we
may note, in connection with her ad-
vanced age, the unaccustomed exertior,
the surfeit Of unsuitable food, and the
unusual exposure during the picnic to
which she went on the day Of her
death.
"These conditions were, perhaps,
of strychnine and other drugs in the
medicinal capsule, and possibly also by
the presence of the small amount Of
strychnine contained in the dose of
bicarbonate of soda.
"The occurrence of this strychnine in
the bicarbonate of soda has not yet
been explained. The fact that It was
not in excess of usual medicinal pro-
portions suggests that It's presence was
due either to the error of a pharmacist
or else that the combination was pre-
pared for tonic purposes.
1--WE must recognize that the preim-
| mary hypothesis of accidental poison
ing seemed a natural one under the ex-
traordinary circumstances. We regard
It, however, as being without founda-
tion and wholly Incompatible with the
| evidence in our possession.
1--WE cannot express in too high terms
of praise our appreciation of the gener-
Gus sympathy and friendly hospitality
shown by all the people of Hawaii with
whom we have come in contact. We
came to Honolulu on the saddest of
errands, and leave it with the warmest
feelings of gratitude towards this
beautiful island this generous hearted
city and it's helpful and sympathetic
citizens"
May Make Murder Charge
1t was learned tonight that some ac-
ton will probably be taken at San
Francisco, after the arrival of the de-
| tectives detailed there to investigate
the recent death of Mrs. Stanford in
this city.
Capt. Callundan, when asked tonight
| If this action would be along criminal
lines, replied that all the work of the
detectives was along criminal lines.
Both the detectives now here when
interviewed tonight stated that they
had positive Instructions not to talk
about the case. This caution was prob
ably received from San Francisco to-
day, a statement from the detectives
having been promised for today
Both refused to discuss Professor
Jordan's opinion that Mrs. Stanford's S
death was not due to strychnine pois-
oiiii'S' - 10 ~" p0iSFeu 'ho' - viz
death had been natural this conclu-
sion would have been announced in
due course by the detectives and their
attitude and replies to questions in
dicate strongly possibilities that a mur-
der charge will be made against some
one.
The detectives today cabled a long
message to San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16
EIGHT PLAYERS IN FINALS
OF HANDICAP GOLF TOURNEY
Montgomery Ward Makes Best Show
Ing in Eliminating Rounds
at Coronado

Special TO The Herald.
SAN DIEGO, March 15.-The prellm-
mary round Of the mems handicap
tournament on the Coronado Golf club
links was played today. despite the
rain, and all save eight players were
eliminated from the tourney. The
scores made were as follows:
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16

Tomorrow the finals will be played
according to the following grouping;
Montgomery Ward, Is handicap; j. $,
Sedan. 21i A. ]. Partridge. 2S; r. b.
Cossitt, 25; Hubbard, 30; u. ]. Lander,
II; Z. r. Pitcher, rs; Mr.. Clifford or
Mr.. Gay.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16

Women seldom go out on strike be-
cause they can't hit the nail on the
head
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16
Woman Is Exonerated

Vestal died about 12 o'clock and the
coroner's jury of sturdy farmers who
listened to the evidence in the case
yesterday morning acquitted Mrs. Gum
of all blame without minutes hesita-
ton. Her testimony and that of her
little daughter, in regard to the in
temperate habits of the dead farm
hand, and his conduct when intoxicat-
ed, was corroborated by many of the
residents of the vicinity.
Vestal had been working for Mrs.
Gum for about a year and when he
first entered her employ gave such
satisfaction that he was given charge
of the ranch and made foreman. About
six months ago he began to drink and
soon became abusive and Tuesday s
tragic death was the climax. He was
about forty years of ago and came
to this state from Missouri over a year
ago. He had no relatives living here,
and the disposition of his remains has
not yet been decided ON.
Mrs. Gum is a wealthy widow and
has resided ON the ranch where the
shooting took place for the last seven
years. Her husband died about four
years ago and since then she has con-
Quoted the place herself. living on ii
with her daughter Dorothy. aged 6
years, who was witness TO the tragic
occurrence which terminated in the
death of Vestal
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16
DRUNKEN MAN IS
SLAIN BY WOMAN
e0R0NER'S JURY IMMEDIATELY
EX0NERATES HER ~
Mrs. WlnnIfred Allen Gum, Living
Near Whittier, Shoots and Kills
ToIman e. VestaI in
Sef-pefense
Special 10 The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
WHITTIER, March 15.--Justifiable
homicide was the verdict reached by
a coroner's jury on the death of Tolman
E. Vestal, the ranch man who was
shot and killed by Mrs. Winifred Allen
Gum, a wealthy widow who lives on a
ranch about four miles east of Whit
tier
The killing occurred Tuesday night,
and his death eliminated a series Of
prosecutions and nhaltreatments which
the widow has undergone at Vestals
hands for more than six months.
Vestal had been to Los Angeles q
few days before and, as was his GUS
tom, returned to the ranch in an in
toxicated condition. Mrs. Gum thought
that the man would soon become sober
and allowed him to stay on the place.
This was just the opposite to what
really happened, however. Vestal had
brought back with him from the city
a quantity of whisky, which he drank
from time to time, becoming more
vicious and mean with each drink.
Finally, about o'clock, Tuesday,
Vestal began to slap at and abuse
Mrs. Gum arS her little six-year- Old
daughter Dorothy and threatened to
kill them both If they made any out
cry. He grabbed Mrs. Gum by the
throat and began to choke her, keeping
up a torrent of profane abuse all the
time.
Shoots Her AssaiIant
Mrs. Gum at last succeeded in free
ing herself from the grasp of the
crazed man and ran to her room, where
she snatched up satchel which con-
tanned revolver. She took the
who was in a state of fury by this
time, endeavored to lay his hands on
her she pulled the trigger and shot him
in the abdomen.
After she had seen him fall Mrs.
Gum ran out Of the house to alarm the
neighbors, but had scarcely reached the
door before she heard Vestal coming
after her again. Thinking that If he
caught her and secured the revolver
he would kill her Mrs. Gum threw the
weapon away and escaped the wounded
man by running.
Around the house she ran, with the
man, who was bleeding profusely from
the wound, in close pursuit, but the
loss of blood together with the exertion
of running so weakened Vestal that he
finally sank to the gfiround.
Mrs. Gum alarmed some laborers
who were working at ranch near by
and they came running to aid her.
Vestal, who was nearly dead and bleed
ing freely from the wound of the shot,
was taken into the house and Mrs.
Gum was among the first to try to save
his life. She administered such aid as
was in her power, but by the time the
doctor arrived Vestal was too weak
from loss of blood to make much of
fight for his life.
Woman Is Exonerated
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-18
COrdovan'S ParamOur
Not in Courtroom

father and brother were. Cordo-
van took sentence without a tre-
NOR, and his attorney Immediate
ly filed writ of error, which stays
Judgment and keeps Cordovan
from going to States prison until
writ? is argued. The Superior
court will not hear this argument
until June. The matter of bail is
undecided.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-18
Special to The Oil Review.

Special to The Oil Review.
Barcelona, Spain, March 18.-
Frontier police yesterday raided
a fashionable woman's gambling
house, surprising twenty women,
leaders of Spanish society, play
ing roulette. Nine of the women
escaped the police, but the officers
sizd 100000 piestas and quan-
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-18
Woman of High Society
Tried to Woo FickIe God

tity of valuable jewels on tables.
The Governor General ordered
the release of the women in order
to avoid scandal, and censor Or
dered the newspapers to make no
mention of raid. The police re-
ceived information of gambling
from a prominent member of no,
bility whose wife had lost $4,000
piestas and heart necklace in "a
hours playing.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-18
the Russians has only begun, and
that it will be a fortnight before
they are out Of danger.
1ncomprehensible.
ecial TO The Oil Review.

Special to The OIL Review.
Toxic, March 18.-The evacu-
alton of Lie Ting by the Russians
was a great surprise to military
experts here, considering advan-
tages of position offered. 1t is be-
lieved that surrender shows de-
moralization of Russian army,
There is no place beyond offering
so many advantages as Tie Ling,
and it is the opinion of experts
it is doubtful if Harbin can afford
them an effective stand.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-18
Teddy and Party Back From Yew York City

$50 this morning. The President
and his wife were driven directly
to the White House where they
breakfasted.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-18
Prominent Politician
Claimed by Grim Reaper

passed away at As this morning
surrounded by family, consisting
of wife and three daughters. The
remains will be taken to Connect
icut for interment.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-18
No Word From Seat of War.
Snacial to The Oil Review,

London, March 1S.-War cen
sors are evidently at work, as no
word had arrived in twenty-four
hours explaining what is transpir-
ing in the Far East. Military ex-
perts say now that the race after
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-18
Special to The Oil Review.

New Brunswick, n. j., March
19.-Judge Strong this morning
sentenced J. Frank Cordovan,
deposed Methodist minister, to a
years in States prison-one year
for abandoning family and three
years for assaulting his wife. Miss
Brown was not in court, but her
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-18
Another Elegant Cruiser
Baptised Today

fos the occasion. Miss Helen
Stewart Wilson, daughter of ex-
Senator Wilson, was sponsor, and
performed baptismal ceremony in
a most graceful manner.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-18
MORE RUSSIAN
TROOPS ROUTED
Special to The Oil Review.

Special to The Oil Review.
Paris, March 18.-The japanese
legation has issued an official dis
patch received today from Toxic
"Our detachments on right bank
of Liao routed eight Russian
squadrons with artillery which
were occupying heights north OF
Tie Ling, on Thursday"
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-18

Special to The Oil Review.
Washington, March 1S.-Aftel
a weeks unconscious condition
from illness Gen. Jos. R. HaWley
formerly Senator of Connecticut
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-18

Special to The Oil Review.
Camden, N. j., March 1S.-The
cruiser Washington was success
fully launched at 2:O9 today.
The weather conditions were ideal
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-18
Cassie Will Not Know Her Fate for Several Days

victed a week ago for conspiracy
to wreck Oberlin National bank,
will not be sentenced until late
next week or week following.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-18

Special to The Oil Review.
Washington, March 1S.-Presi-
dent and Mrs. Roosevelt and par
ty arrived from New York at
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-18
Arabs Capture Suppos'
edIy Garrisoned ToMn

Special to The Oil Review.
Washington, March 1S.-A dis
patch states Arabs have captured
the town of Sana, in Yemen dis
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-18

Special to The Oil Review.
Cleveland, O., March 1S.-In
the Federal court circles it is be-
lieved that Mrs. Chadwick, con-
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-18

trict, which was supposed to be
garrisoned by a force of 5000
Turkish troops. The Arabs de-
elined to accept offer of Turkish
Generals to surrender.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-18

| Edwin n. Fischer |,
n n n Il n n N N n MN :
) Silk ShirtwdiSt Suits !;
! We are now showing a SpIen- :
) did line of Ladies' Silk Shirt S,
waist suits in the SmdrteSt ),
: spring styles. They come in 5,
) black, navy blue, brown, green, 5:
) tan and champagne. ),
: Tailor Made Suits 5,
a most complete line of $
Ladies and Misses Tailor Made 5
Suits and Skirts in the latest s
correct modes of the season. s
Covert jackets :
We have the choicest exhibi- s
ton of Covert fdCketS that s
fashion has produced. Every ;,
lady should have one of these s
jdunty garments. The chic de- s
sign, high class workmanship s
and excellent values make it s
) advantageous that they should :
have one of ours. s.
Rain Goats $
just in, a beautiful new and 5,
very large line of RdinCOdtS in s
any amount of styles and at all ):
) prices. 5,
We are fully equipped to ),
5 meet the great demand of these ),
goods, and will take special de- s
) light in showing them to our s
) patrons. ;
AW " " VI " " " " W. s
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-08-24
nc stInnIeat Man.

saltwater Advance; An exchange tells
Of the three stingiest men on record.
The first viii not drink water unless
it comes from neighbor's wei; the
second forbids his family 10 write any
thing but a small hand. as 1t wastes
ink to make large LISTERS and the third
stops the clock at night 10 save the wear
and tear on the machinery. An Of them
refuse TO take newspaper on The
grounds tnat ii is terrible strain on
their spectacles 70 read.
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fseaI


Remember that Is IL highly Important
that pupils enter school at the very be-
ginning Of The term. ST. Josephs Aca-
DENY VIII reopen Tuesday. September g.
This Is the oldest Academy OF learning
m the Territories and has am established
name for thorough work and reHned
training Terms very reasonable and ac-
commodations excellent. The additional
room secured by the New Addition" and
the convenience afforded by other inn
provements, wiz ada much TO the COM
fort OF an A large number Of students
have already secured accommodations.
For catalogue or information addess
THE MOTHER SUPERIOR,
St. Josephs Academy, Guthrie. Okla.
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State OF Ohio. City OF Toledo. Lucas

State OF Ohio. City OF Toledo. Lucas
County. IS
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
Is senior partner of the firm Of F ].
Cheney & CO.. doing business in the
City Of Toledo, County and state
aforesaid and that said firm win pay
the sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOL.
LARS for each and every case Of Ca,
tarrh that cannot be cured by the use
Of Halls Catarrh Cure
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn 70 before me and subscribed
In my presence this 9Th day of De.
cember. A D., 1886.
A. w GLEASON
(Seal) Notary Public.
Halls CStarrh Cure is taken inter
nally. and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaees Of the system
seuu for testimonials free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO. Toledo, @
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take HANS Family Pills for const.
patton.
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.neolal 10 rally T.enaer

Special 90 Iaily Leader.
Holdsnvllle, g. r, Aug. 2f- Inspector
j. Ccorge WRIGHT has taken up the mat
ter of securing a scneal Quarantine
against yellow fever for Indian Territory.
hc sent "a communicates. % tlie eepart-
ment Of thr interior some time ago ask-
ms What could be- done, and today re-
ceivcc teiegram fIom the secretary Of
ne interior stating -ha' Il gocsrai
quarantine r. established it nnst be
Through the United States marines TIE
secretary has referred the matter O. the
marine department. There Is 90 law by
Which the resident Indian Inspector Is
authorized 20 quarantine asairst yellow
fever, and as In1ian Territory has no
state or even territory organization,
nothing can o. Gone outside OF H'sshng-
Ton.
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Novel Plan Adopted by Ladies o. w. &.
Church a winner.

Between seven and eicht hundred ieo-
pie paid fares out 10 the United Breth-
rem nicnie in one = tie aan ral paris In
Easttovn ard back Friday uilht whe
novsl plan adopted hy The ndlcs of the
oryanization 20 raise rey IN the inter-
esi OF church Wolk Is proving 10 be- high-
81 succcssful The yQure lady c1nduc-
tors were lynN-ey "A. lne nos a fare was
undetecied. Tho superintendent OF the
street ear syst9ni ana ail employees
We're touched The same es the rst
EveryboGy looked all,e 10 tnem
Last nigAt WAS the second instance ia
Thicn tive .tfcet ceis were e1nJucts3
exeiusRely BY the church ladies. Jhe
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-08-24
caiskassa opera '-euss-

Special 20 Daily Leauer
cnekasha, ,. r., Aux 2f--J p amr-
belt. a So Louis capitalist rmd OPERA
house promoter II teeo and has made
the citizens a proposition 10 build S-5.-
coo opera house. Tie company which
he represents has but opera aouses at
Muskogse TULSA aud other citles. The
proposed buhdine Is - lr maaia ent
up-to-date stru -tpre.
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Fight at Revival
leclal 10 Daily Leader

Shawnee Aus 21--A nght yesterday
at Belmont ejgHt miles north of this
city respted "a me probable death OF
Ira Hannicue The participants were
msr" boys. Hunnicut was struck over
me head with some blunt Instrument
and was rendered unconscious. tle has
meter recovered consciousness. and the
physician Says bis chances are one iu
ten. his assaihnt aged "a. ned imme-
diately ana s till in hiding The ght
took place while a revival meeting was
Deing held.
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Mu,lIstlnn Money charasa.

TO. liA 20 1tllt ltneff
Shawnee. aug f--Tom HaNorsm o.
Paris, Tex. was arrested today ohmEcd
win muiilatmg United States money he
was givtr hearing before Commission
= outcul, az Tecumseh and m default
o. @ $500 bond was taken io Guthrie 10
await the aciion Of the iedoIal grand
jury al Tecr mseh IN SEPTEMBER
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-08-24

hrought 10 and large tract Of land
which the new owners win develop The
franchise for wateiworks and gas in the
city was spnied the selling company
and WIS included in tle dead
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-08-24
STATE NEWS
TerrIdc Heat at Ardmore.

Special "a Daily Leader
frcmore, .. T. Aus 2f- Terrific heat
3 prevailing lhIoughclt ihis section o.
The coaatry The thefnometer register
90 zoe n the saadc today Thr Weather
Is aavins & splendid effect on coC,a
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-08-24

The crown Of womanhood " motherhood
But uneasy lies the head that wears The
crown 90 anticipates this cOtUuatiun. when
there IS lack Of wOmanly strength to bear
the burdens Of maternal dignity and duty
The reason why SO many women sink undef
the strain Df motherhood IS because they
Hre unpfep pafed
II unhesitatingly advise expcctant moth
ers TO use Or Piefce's Favorite pfescrip
ton, writes Mrs ] w G. stephens OF Miia
Northumberland Co, Va The reason Tor
this advice Is that d. Pierceis Favorte Pre-
scuption is the best preparative for the
maternal function. No matter how healthy
and strong woman may be, she cannot
use Favorite Prescription as a ptepara
tive for maternity without gain Of health
and comfort But Il is the women who are
not stoag who best appreciate the great
benefits received from the use OF Favorite
Prescription" For one thing lis use makes
tn, baby's advent practically painless II
h3 10 many cases reduced days Of suffer
II % lew brief hours II has changed
II eriod Of apxiety and struggle into a
TIN. fof ease and comfort.
The proprietOrs and makers of Doctor
Picrces Favorite Prescription now feel
fully warranted in offering TO pay $500 for
/ any case of Leucorrhea, Female Weakness.
4 Prolapsus OF Falling Of Womb which they
cannot cure All the Worlds Dispensary
/ Medical Association, Propnetors, Of Buf
falo, " y, ask is fair aud reasonable
trial Of their means Of cure.
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Malaria Makes Pale eIeoe.

The old Standard Groves Tasteiess
chin Tonic drives out malaria and
builds up the system. Sold by an deal
ers for q years. Price 50 cents.
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Special 20 Daily Leader
soutn moAiester. Aus gi-H. O. Eoss.
Ter yesterday closed de.l with the
Euhanks Lumber conpony nr 1000
acres % hoee rine imhar n tfc sopth-
e4stera part OF the Choctaw nation. The
consideration WIS $4,000 rhis company
already has several mills in uperai on.
.1his Is the second largest timber deal
made ID the territory,
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sprreneers e omesrs.
= "TT07"7" = ETT7|T =
Special 70 Daily Leader.

~ I---1I|
Ardmore Q. T., AUS 2s-Ed naaiels.
cnargsd Nith having Shot and kjlel Joe
Lpster, of Guthrie, has Surrendered to
ine fedeh 3ncials "A was pncec m
5al.
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plan win be pursued each week from now
on until Tic weather becomes wJ ro-
pitious.
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EosEsrrARk uNlvsRslrY.

stockhon raao Towers voice. college and college Pre-
1A sheaiid. Brle VIOLA Mckee gymnasium; eo-
Anna g cairns 81 Louis summer music school
teiesraph and enter daughters
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Make No common Errer.
The cost Of coal is great: the cost OF
gas Is a mere bagateile.
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zAsuRsR Anp COUNTY cLERk.

Okla Aug g. w III an corr report
submit ny b
ca
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Kroegcr plano
paratory "opens sept
cnotion, pipe organ
open. Parents can