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Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19
FINDS NO WORK;
GIRL SEEKS DEATH
SWALLOWS POISON AND BEGS
FOR MORE
SHE IS Determined TO DIEI
Irene Jester Attempts to Take Her
Life in the Moline Hotel, Fol-
lowing Vain Search for.
Employment
HE is Determined TO DIE

1T want more poison! 1 want more
poison!" pleaded Irene Jester, eighteen
years old, as she lay in semi-con-
scious condition last night in room at
the Moline house, 1919 South Broad
way, where she had attempted to COM
NIT suicide by swallowing half the
contents of two-ounce bottle Of
laudanum.
After friends of the girl had worked
over her Sfor half an hour in an at
tempt to bring her back to conscious
ness, the police were summoned and
the girl was taken to the receiving hos
pital where she was revived by Police
Surgeon Quint.
1t is said by friend of the girl that
she came to Los Angeles from Termi-
nal Island Monday afternoon to obtain
work. She engaged room at the
Moline house as soon as she arrived
in the city and started out to seek
a position.
When she returned to her room yes
terday afternoon she told her neighbor
in the adjoining room that she had
found nothing to do all day and had
been thinking of taking poison to end
her troubles.
Nothing further was said until the
girls neighbor returned to her room
at o'clock last night. She found the
Jester girl lying on the bed in a hys-
terical condition. crying for more
poison"
She continued to call for poison and
fought desperately when the officers
attempted to remove her to the hos
pital. She had no sooner regained con-
sciousness and was able to walk than
she made further demands from the
police surgeon to give her poison. and
seemed determined to die.
She says she has no friends in Los
Angeles and will again try to kill her
self If she cannot get work.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19
WITNESS TELLS OF SHOOTING
coroner's Inquest Held over Remains
of the Victim

s0s of the Victim
The inquest over the remains OF
Richard Saunders was held at Bresee
Bros undertaking rooms yesterday af-
ternoon. S. M. Bise, by whom Saun-
ders was employed before coming to
Los Angeles, was the first witness. He
testified that Saunders bore a good
name and that he had come to Los An
gees because he could get higher
wages
officer Patterson said he was noti-
fed of the shooting and rushed to the
scene. He testified that Miss William
son followed him up the stairs and
said: Hurry up for Gods sake! 1 have
shot him. The officer said he found
Saunders making efforts to gain his
feet and that he was completely
dressed with the exception of his coat.
Paul Churtz testified that he was
across the hall and went to the door
after the shot was fired. He said Miss
Williamson asserted she had shot
Saunders because he had insulted her
His testimony regarding the conversa-
ton between the two was to the effect
that Miss Williamson had done all the
talking.
The jury's verdict was to the effect
that Saunders came to his death at
the hands of Miss Williamson, who
shot with intent to kill
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19

being present. Councilman Blanchard
and President of the Council Summer.
land are away on their vacations.
The members of the city's Legislative
body were to be asked to confirm the
appointment of the men mentioned
the list and then baked. But seven
members of the council could be pres
ent and according to the charter six
affirmative votes are necessary to con-
firm an appointment made by the
mayor.
Just who baked is not known, but
more than one did and the appoint
ments were not confirmed yesterday.
The councilmen said they want a full
attendance before they act on the
names presented by the mayor.
Object to Perkins
The name causing the greatest OBJ.
lection is declared to be that of E. 7
Perkins. Mr.. Perkins is a government
engineer and has long been a personal
friend of the mayors. He came to Los
Angeles several years ago in the en-
ploy of the government and has re-
mained here, continuing in the govern
ment employ.
Mayor McAleer, it is understood, is
especially anxious that the list go
through unchanged and that the ap-
pointment of his friend be confirmed
Citizens not politically interested de-
clare that Perkins would be valuable
addition to the new board, as he is an
engineer of standing, but the politicians
do not want to allow his appointment.
General John r. Mathews, ex-post-
master of Los Angeles, is the Demo-
crat chosen. According to the pro
visions of the charter all of the men,
bers of the board could not be from one
political party, and the mayor chose
General Mathews to represent the Dem
ocrat organization. City officials APP
pear to be well pleased with his selec.
tion and no trouble is anticipated re.
pointment.
Charles o. Winters Is the third man.
At present he is deputy in the county
clerks once. Despite the fact that
Mayor McAleer desires to have the
question as to who is to sit in the new
board settled. 1t is not considered likely
that the councilmen will consider the
names of the appointees until after
the summer vacation period.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19
MAYOR NAMES
BOARD Of WORKS
CITY COUNCIL REFUSES ITS
CONFIRMATION
OBJECTS TO E. T. PERKINS
Personal Friend Of Mr.. MeAIeer May
Have Difficulty In. Securing a
Place on the New
Commission
OBJECTS TO {. 7. PERKINS

John r. Mathews, d, T, Perkins and
Charles o. Winters are the men namod
by Mayor McAleer for the new board
of public works which is provided for
in the amendments to the city charter
The members of the board take office
January and will receive for theii
services a salary of $4,000 year each
The announcement Of the names cho.
sen by the mayor was made in an ex.
ecutive session in the mayors private
office, seven councilmen and the mayor
~. .fth+tth
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19
Robbed BY Woman In HIaoku

Numerous complaints were filed with
the police yesterday by persons who
were victims of burglaries within che
past twenty-four hours. All these com
plants were from citizens and land
lords or rooming houses, who assert
that they were victims or women
in black" Detectives are seaching for
the mysterious woman, who has. 1t is
said, succeeded in gaining entrance in
to many homes and rooming houses
without being detected, and has Sc
cured considerable booty in her quiet
way.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19

Despite the fact that coroner's
jury yesterday returned a verdict to
the effect that Richard P. Saunders
was killed by Miss NJ H. Williamson,
friends of the dead man believe that
robbery was the motive Of the crime,
and that Miss Williamson is attempt
ing to shield some person implicated.
This belief is strengthened when 1t
II considered that Saunders left the
employ of s. M. Blse In Compton
few months ago with 5000 which cannot
be accounted for now. Friends say
the past reputation Of Saunders bellies
the insinuation that he insulted the
woman, but yet evidence was pro-
duced to show that Miss Williamson
quarreled with the man before the
shooting occurred.
In discussing the tragedy yesterday
Mr.. Bise said: For year and four
months Saunders was in my employ
and there is no young man in Comp
ton who has higher reputation than
he. When he left me paid him $500
vi hich the police have failed to find
any trace Of and what appears more
suspicious, week ago Sunday he
was at my home and wore his watch
and gold ring, which were not found
on the body.
Certainly there is very good cause
tn believe that robbery was the motive
fox +ba oYi,,,ap
Grips Rifled
Mr.. Bise says he inspected Saunders
room with an officer and found the
grips of the dead man rified. He says
that when he asked the officers If
they had been examining his effects
they said they had not.
Rev. s. NJ Spencer, minister of the
Compton Methodist church, also be-
lieves that robbery was the motive of
the crime, and that Miss Williamson
is assuming the guilt to protect others.
For nearly year previous to COM
ing to this city Saunders studied for
the ministry under my direction" said
Mr.. Spencer, land all through the time
7 have known him I have found that
his every action denies the idea ad-
vanced by Miss Williamson, that he In
suited her. He was clean young man
and highly respected"
An autopsy showed that Saunders
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19
WOMEN PLEAD GUILTY AND
ARE EINEp FOR XAGRANCY

Upon their pleas Of guilty of charges
OF vagrancy yesterday Judge Cham
bers fined Marcella Roger and Myrtle
Maynard $50 each. 1t is said that the
police are quietly proceeding to clean
out the old crib district and these
arrests were the beginning OF a sys-
tematio series OF raids which are to
follow.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19
MASON MOVES TO REVOKE
LICENSE OF PALACE CAFE

Commission Mason dropped bomb
shell at the close of yesterdays ses-
sion OF the police commission. The
'solid three" Mayor McAleer and Com
missioners James and Gates, were at
tempting to adjourn when Commits
sloner Mason broke in with: "Just a
minute. gentlemen. / have q motion "a
make before we separate. move that
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19
NEGRO HITS cHlNAMAN;
GETS CHAIN GANG TERM

L. Boggs, a negro bootblack, was
sentenced to twenty-five days on the
chain gang by Police Judge Chambers
for throwing bottle Of blacking liquid
In the face of Choy Fa Low. Chinese
restaurant keeper. Boggs. and two
companions went into Lows place to
get meal. and when they were ready
to go. Low demanded pay. and Boggs
threw the bottle into his face.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19
WOMAN ADMITS
STEALING GEMS
C0NFESSES TO RoBBING HER
FRIEND
'fteri -l--.--z.4- st.f 7n t1tr
RETURNS RINGS TO POLICE
Diamond Robbery ls Cleared Up by
Detectives Who Call on Girl and
Recognize Stolen JeweIry
Upon Her Fingers
RETURNS RINGS TO POLICE

Grace Blackwell was arrested yester-
and Murphy on a charge Of having
stolen two diamond rings valued At
$500 from Miss May Larson, 124 Will
mington street.
The rings were found In Miss Black
wells possession and the police assert
that she confessed to taking them.
Each ring is set with solitaire dia-
mond valued at s4OO
Miss Larson reported the theft to the
police six weeks ago and the detectives
who made the arrest yesterday after
noon have been working on the case
since, but until few days ago were
unable to get clew to the missing
jewelry.
Miss Blackwell called on Miss Larson
on the afternoon the rings were missed.
but she was not suspected by the loser
of the diamonds until every other clew
had been exhausted. Miss Larson says
she has known Miss Blackwell for
some time.
COnIeSSeS TO BetectiVcS
Miss Blackwell was arrested at her
home, 7OO1s West Third street She was
wearing the rings when Hawley and
Murphy called and admitted at once
that they We're not her property.
She was driven to the police station
in closed carriage, where she was
questioned further. She said that she
was making call on Miss Larson and
was talking to her in the bedroom,
when she noticed the two rings lying
on top of the dresser. She says that
she took the rings when their owner
stepped out of the room for few Sec
onds and secreted them in her hand
satchel.
The stolen diamonds are IN the pos
4 session OF the police and Miss Blackwell
will be held at the station pending her
arraignment on charge Of grand lar
ceny.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19
FALLS AND CUTS FACE
WITH BROKEN EYEGLASSES

Seized by a fit, Edmond Doty OF COL
Temple street fell to the sidewalk at
the corner of Sixth and Spring streets
yesterday afternoon, cuttiEg cash in
his nose with his broken eye glasses
The man was removed to the receiv-
ing hospital.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19
TENN EssEE EXECUTES
THREE MURDERERs

BY Associated Press.
MEMPHIS. July 1s.--"roots" Taylor.
A. M. Wiles and Major Mills. negro
murderers, were hanged here today at
the county 1aiL
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19
CONTESTANT IN KAlsER's CUP
RACE RETURNS TO NEW YORK

BY Associated Press
NEW YORK July 1S-rhe schooner
yacht Thistle. which competed In the
transatlantic race for the Emperor
williams cup several weeks ago. ar
rived at New York today.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19
SAYS BORE GOOD CHARACTER

ResIdents OF Compton IeTI OF SduHus
ers' Study of Religion
Special to The Herald.
COMPTON, July 1S.--News of the
murder of Richard Saunders reached
Compton this morning and caused q
great deal of excitement. Reports from
all sources in Compton confirm the
statements of Rev. Mr.. Spencer re-
garding the character of the young
man. His industrious habits and de-
voted attention to religion have been
commented upon by many who knew
him.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19
WELSH WILL REFEREE
5RlTT-sULLlvAN MILL
3y Associated Press,

BY Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO July 1s.-Jack
welch of San Francisco has been
named to referee the Britt-sulllvan
contest at woodwards pavilion next
Friday night.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19
FRIENDS OF MURDERED MAN
SAY ROBBERY WAS MOTIVE
SAUNDERS GRIPS RlFLED, 5000 is MISSING
Victim Was Church Member and Had Studied the Metho
dist Ministry--Those Who Knew Him Refuse to
Believe He Insulted Woman


According s. NJ 5lse Compton Richard
killed Piedmont night
ministry. They believe Miss William
killed robbery the
disappeared
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19
SNEAK THIEF WORKS FAST
AND SECURES MUCH BOOTY
RoBs THREE RESIDENCES WITHIN
FIFTEEN MINUTES
Numerous Complaints Filed With the
Police Yesterday of Burgaries
Committed in Homes and Lodging
Houses Within Last "a Hours

Three residences were robbed within
fifteen minutes yesterday afternoon, all
being within short distance of each
other. A diamond ring was stolen
from Mrs. A. Haden. 504 South Free
mont avenue, small amount of mon
ey was taken from drawer in the
home of Miss Olive George at s14 West
Fifth street and two rings, one dia-
mond and the other pearl set, and
a small sum of money was stolen from
the home of Mrs. S. Lambert at 516
South Figueroa street.
All the women were at home during
the afternoon, when the burglaries
were committed, but none of the vic
Tins noticed any person about her res
idence.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19
Get Much Booty

Burglars effected an entrance to the
home of w. M. Biegle, 932 McGarry
street. Monday night and stole s45
from purse. two silver watches and
two suits of clothes. Bicycle was asleep
at the time and discovered his loss
upon awakening yesterday morning. No
clew to the identity Of the burglar was
found.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-19

had been in good health and had not
been drinking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
smoIIen & Co.'s Market Letter.

The cotton market was strong and much higher again today. Liverpool ca bles came better than was expected at the opening, being about II points higher for futures while spots were 15 points higher with sales or 10000 bales. The Lv- erpool market ruled steady until Just be- fore the close, when it eased off slightly and closed about 10 points higher than last nights final figures.
 The opening of the New York market was 12 points higher, May selling at 7.6l, sold at T. 63. ana remained steady during the most of the session. On the announee- ment of the final ginners report of 12,- 7670 GOO bales. having been ginned up to January 1G, the market fiuetuated rather violently but soon settled down selling off to 7.45 and closed at 7.s9. Spots in New York were higher at 7.so the highest point reached In some time. While we may have q slightly lower Liverpool market in the morning and possibly a lower opening we favor the long side and would buy cotton on all dips.
 The stock market ruled strong and higher While the volume of business was not so large the fluctuations were rather wild at times, but all tended to- ward higher prices The strongest feature of the list was Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad which scored a gain of over per cent, closing at 767s. Colorado Fuel and Iron gained 2 per cent to 49 The balance of the market was strong and looks higher to us.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
RAILROAD STOCKS
 CUT BIG FIGURE Intermittent Rise in Stock Mar
 ket Continues PEACE RUMORS ARE HEARD Strength Abroad Was Attributed to These Rumors-united States Steel Stocks Were Prac-
 ticaIly lmmovable.
PEACE RUMORS ARE HEARD

New York, February 1.-The uneven and intermittent rise in price was contin- ued today on the stock exchange. There were more railroad stocks included in the movement than was the case yesterday, but the relative prominence of the indus trials and speeialtles was still great The railroad stocks, which were active and strong, were not of frst-rate importance in their representative capacity in the proportions of the market for them. Many of the most conspicuous favorites in the market were sluggish and Comparatively neglected, especially after the opening ad- vance, which was in sympathy with the London market
 The strength abroad was attributed to rumors of peace negotiations, which were of less influence here, so that the higher prices for American stocks sent from London, while they were well retained, were not extended in the case of some of the leaders. Yesterdays rumors of a comprehensive merger of local traction stocks dropped into the background to- day, with the natural result of some real izing in those stocks. But one of the not able features of the rotation of rumors which have induced the spotty rise in prices, is the manner in which the ad- vances were retained after the rumors have spent their force
 The inference suggested by thls action of the market is that the rumors of deals are suggested by the movements in stocks, rather than being the cause of them While the stocks affected fall into neglect, they yield comparatively slightly. As a consequence the average level of prices Is constantly rising. Today it was at the highest in many months, although many stocks are slightly below the maxi num- Specific causes for the buying of in dividual stocks were lacking, but it is probable that a large general effect was produced by the report that the interstate and foreign commerce committee of the Senate of the United States was to sit during the summer recess to investigate the arailroad rate-malxing question.
 This was adopted as a practical an nouneement that definitive Legislation on this subject was to be postponed beyond the present session of Congress. The ad- vances in southern iron stocks were due to vague rumors of a project of a con- solidation of southern iron companies. The United States steel stocks were almost lmmovable for the greater part of the ses- sion.
 The special strength of Norfolk and Western, and of Atchison in the railroad list were unaccounted for. The common carriers were helped by the census bu- reau's final report of cotton ginned up to January 16, indicating a crop of close to 13, 000 900 bales. The rates on export grain which were re-established after being out. were cut again. The enormous diversion of corn traffic from the Atlantic ports to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08

business done: prices 15 points higher; American middling fair 4.5s- good mid ding 4.20; middling Alt; low middling 4o4; good ordinary 3.90. ordinary s44.
 The sales of the day were 10000 bales. of which 2000 were for speculation and export. and included 9SO0 American Re- ceipts Il. 400 bales, all American. Futures opened firm and closed barely steady. American middling. good ordinary clause: February S.96: February and March 3.96; March and April 40l; April and May 4.05; May and June LOT; June and July flo; July and August 4.t2; August and septem- Der 413: September and October 4.14; Oeto- Der and November 415; November and December AT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
ALABAMA BONDS FOR SALE

Advertisement for bids for Renewal bonds of the State of Alaba ma:
 Bonds to be renewed: Classes A and B. aggregating ,s7,S476oO. maturing July l. 1906; Class c, aggregrating ss6G, ,OoO. matur- ing January l. 1906.
 Character of bond: Fifty year gold bonds, in denominations of either s1O0, $500 or 5000. said bonds to be coupon or registered. at option of bidder. interest payable semi-annually in Montgomery, Ala, or New York City, state of New York. Bids for entire issue, or any part thereof, not less than for sl00, are in- vited upon following terms. l. Upon bonds bearing per cent per annum.
 ?. Upon bonds bearing 31z per cent per annum.
 A certified check. payable to the order of the governor of Alabama, for per cent of the amount bid for must accompany each bid For the bids that are accepted. other security, approved by the governor. may be substituted for the certified check The certified check, accompanying rejected bids, will be returned with notice of rejection. The per cent of each ac- cepted bid will, on failure of bidder to comply with terms of his bid, De forfeited to the state.
 The entire amount of each accepted bid, or so much as may remain unpaid must be paid in lawful money of the United States or in lieu thereof an equal amount of Alabama bonds which are being re- funded, sixty days before the maturity of the present bonds. into such depository as nay be designated by the governor. or in leu of the above designated payment such guaranty as the governor may ap- prove.
 The state will exchange with accepted bidders, at any time after acceptance of bid, new for old bonds, credit being given the bidder for difference in interest to date of maturity of old tcnds. No bid offering less than par win be consid- cred The state reserves the light to re- tire present bonds to an amount not ex- ceeding s600.00O Bids will be received at the governors office at Montgomery un- til 12 o'clock m. April 4 1905, and will be opened at once. Notice of acceptance or rejection will be given each bidder by let ter mailed in Montgomery not later than April 19. 1905. Envelopes containing bids II ust be addressed to the governor of Alabama, and have conspicuously written thereon, "Bids for renewal boncJ, state of Alabama The state reserves the right to reject any and all bids. For fur ther information. apply to the governor of Alabama. R. M. CUNNINGHAM, Lieutenant and Acting Governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08

Grapes-Almerla grapes, per keg. $5 500 6.50.
 California navel oranges. g. 40Q2.50 Florida Oranges, $2.5Od2 .75. Grape Fruit-$4.
 Peanuts-Fancy, per pound. 6lkc; No. 1 5Mc.
 Nuts-Brazil. He; almonds. He; walnuts, 14c mixed nuts. pc lb., .2c. Cleaned entrants, per h.. Sc; citron per h.. 17c
 Celery-Californa 75d90c per dozen. Cranberries-Boxes. $2.50.
 Potatoes-Irish potatoes. per bushel, 60a65c.
 Sweet Potatoes-cullman. per barrel. $2. .25d2 50; Dooly yams, per bushel, S5m Cabbage. 1Ac per pound.
 Rutabaga turnps, 1hc pe- pound. Onons-Per pound. 2,lc. Turkeys-Live, be; dressed, 1Sq20c. Hens-35q4Oc; chickens, 2OdS0c. soc.
 Butter-Fresh, 15a20; renovated 25026c Eggs-Per dozen, BOG.
 Fresh Oysters-selects, per 1000, $3.75; extra selects. per 1000. $4.50 Rabbits-Per dozen. $1.50. Quail-Per dozen. s2. Peas-White. per bushel, $150; clay, per bushel, SlQ1l5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08

the Gulf already effected, is sufficient mo- tice of the serious character of this con- test. The rates for sterling exchange yielded to slight extent, but inquiries Indicated that practically all of the $5,- 100000 in gold bars transferred to New York from the Philadelphia mint, would go out on Thursday. The realizing profits cost only a slight portion of the ad- vance, and the market closed steady at very little below the best. Bonds were firm. Total sales, par value, $6, TAO, GOO.
 United States bonds were all unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
Live Stock Market

Chicago, February 7-Cattle: Receipts 5000. Steady Good prime steers S56O6D $6S; poor to medium $3.75a$5 45; stockers and feeders S2.35d$4S0; cows sl. l.25dfs4.S5 heifcrs $3.00d$.9O canners $1.25a$2. .25; bulls $200Q$S90; calves $3O00$725.
 Hogs-Recipts 5000. J Flee to 10 cents lower. Mixed and butchers $4. .70a$5. .O0; good to choice heavy s49O0s505 rough heavy a.65@$4s0; light $465@4S5; bulk $4.75l$490.
 , Sheep-Receipts 5000. Steady to strong. Lambs good to choice wethers S5.00d$6 co; fair to choice mixed $450Q$5.25; western sheep A.50aS6.00; native lambs S5.755s$S %; western lafnbs $5.55dsS.O0