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Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-02
With Railway Employees


Carl A. Bergendorf of the night force
of the freight department at River
station, who was recently married, is
spending the honeymoon with his bride
at Avalon.
ice Bennett, clerk at the freight
office at River station, has returned
from his vacation Of several weeks,
much improved in health.
Walter S. Chamney, who has been
clerk over one year at the freight office
at River station, has resigned his posi-
tion. 1t is understood that he will go
to Denver and accept a good position
there.
Joe Liversidge. general foreman in
the freight sheds at River station, and
family expect to spend today at Mount
Lowe.
Howard Thomas, clerk in the freight
office at River station, was sick last
week.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-02
DROPS ELEVATOR ON
SUSPICIOUS INTRUDER
Janitor in the Mammoth Shoe Conn.,
pany's Building Uses Novel
Method

A paper vender giving the name of
Irvine Webb, is locked up at the city
Jail and a charge of suspicion booked
against him, which may later be
changed to one of burglary.
Webb was found near a door in the
basement of the Mammoth Shoe COM
pany's building, on South Broadway,
early yesterday morning. He was
painfully injured, and received atten-
ton at the receiving hospital before be-
ing locked up in cell.
Late Friday night Janitor Watson,
who sleeps on the fourth floor of the
building, heard an intruder walking
about. He was unarmed and did not
leave his room. Shortly before day
light the noise was resumed, and Wat
son slipped from his room and crept
cautiously along the wall until within
reach of the freight elevator, when he
made dash and leaped aboard.
He crouched in one corner of the
elevator and started it downward. AS
he passed the second floor he heard a
crash, then the sound of something
striking the floor below and he called
officer Murray. The two returned and
found Webb on the floor.
At the station Webb said he had lost
his way in the building and wandered
around until he found the elevator
shaft. He attempted to descend, and
had reached the second floor when he
saw the elevator descending upon him.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-02
BANJO, WORK OF
YEARS, STOLEN
CLERK COMPLETES lNSTRU-
MENT; THIEF TAKES IT
Finest Music Maker Of Its Kind In
the West Is Carried OFF by
Burglar From East First
Street Room

A banjo of rare make, probably the
finest instrument of its kind in the
west, is missing from the room of Ed
gar Duso, it's maker, at 11Sh Dast
First street, and the young man is
heart broken over his loss. Detectives
are working on the case but thus far
have been unable to find the valuable
instrument.
The banjo is worth probably two or
three hundred dollars and represents
the work of all the spare time of young
Duso for the past three years. 1t has
been finished only recently and was
in Duso's room at the time of the
robbery.
II had finished the instrument and
placed it in an old case in my room
some time ago." said Duso at the po-
lice station yesterday. II thought that
people would be less apt to notice it
If placed in an old case. A short time
ago my landlady told me that thief
was operating in the neighborhood and
had even entered a room in my board
ing place and so 1 locked the door of
work. 1 suppose that the girl who
cleans the room left the door open,
for when 1 returned Friday from my
work 1 found that my banjo had been
stolen.
II think that my banjo is one of the
rarest in the country. For the past
three years every moment of my spare
time has been devoted to making 1t
and every part was perfect. The spine
was made of a single piece of rose
wood and the string board was richly
inlaid with fine specimens of pearl and
hand-carved ivory. The rim was of
silver and the instrument gave forth
a beautiful tone, sounding more like
that of a piano than of the ordinary
banjoes."
Duso is about % years of age and is
employed as clerk at Woollacott's.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-02

He was struck on the head and thrown
10 the side of the track.
At the receiving hospital Buckley was
found to be in a deranged condition as
result of the accident, and complica-
tions may develop.
r. l.. Thompson, 26 years of age. liv-
ing at S31 Central avenue a driver for
the George A. Smith Creamery COM
pany, was painfully injured yesterday
morning I'm a collision between his
wagon and car No. 1866 Of the Garvanza
line at the intersection Of East Wash
ington street and the Pacific Electric
railroad crossing. The car struck the
rear end of the dairy wagon and
wrecked it. Thompson was buried be-
meath the debris, and when taken to
the receiving hospital was found to be
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-02

clerk of the council relative to the
damage caused by storm water in that
section. Complaint is made that the
railroad culvert at that point is too
small, causing water to flow down East
Twenty-seventh street, much to the
detriment of property.
Taxes increasing
Indications are that taxes from per-
sonal property within the city will
show a much larger increase for this
year than was expected. Up to clos
ing time of the city assessors office
yesterday $27.194.SO had been collected.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-02
THREE HURT BY CARS;
FATALITY MAY RESULT
Negro Cook Struck at Street Crossing
and Hurled Many
Feet

Three victims of street car accidents
received treatment at the receiving hos
pital yesterday, and one is In such I,
condition that he may die.
Walter l.. Buckley, a negro cook, 81
years of age, living at 101 Western
avenue. was struck by a car at Six
teenth and South Grand avenue yes
terday afternoon. Buckley was at
tempting TO cross the tracks at the
time OF the accident and evidently
failed TO note the approach Of the ear
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-02

suffering from a bruised back and hip.
#. M. Langburger, 80 years old,
farmer was thrown from a car at
Third and Broadway yesterday morn
ing and severely bruised. He was treat
ed at the receiving hospital.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-02
ENTERTAINED AT PAso RoBLEs
travellers Enjoy Two Days Among GIOrIOu

Tonic mountain air. hot water and mud
bies an exceptionally fine place for day
or months stop. on nrst-ciass tickets
between San Francisco and Los Angeles
travellers are allowed a stop-over and two
days entertainment at Hotel El Paso de
Robies without extra expense. Children 3
rate. 1880. Privilege Of thirty-day stop
over. Ask Southern Pacinc agents about H.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-02

age of the public will be prohibited
from enjoying the comforts OF a mod
ern home because of the expense of Sc
curing plumbing work.
City Attorney Mathews is of the
opinion that the new ordinance will
have to be changed materially, and
he will SO recommend to the council
it Is understood.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-02
A Follower Of Grin

ed with a persistent cough after an
attack of the grip. AS this cough can
be promptly cured by the use of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy 1t should not
be allowed to run on until it becomes
troublesome. For sale by all leading
druRRists.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-02
nates 20 san Joaauln VnIlex

Tho SOUTHERN PacIho VIII have on sals
every Tuesday. until further notice. round
TRIP tickets TO various points in the San
Joaquin valley The rates are from Los An
or Newman. so; Turlock. 1880; Meroed,
Sis.5O; MADEIRA, s12 Fresno or ..illis. All;
Hanford. Visalia or .Portervills. s10.6o; Tu-
allowed In either direction. These excep-
tIonally low rates should be taken advan-
tare OF by all who wish TO see one OF the
great producing valleys OF California, the
home OF all California fruits ana other
Bouthern Pacino ticket enios. "sl South
Spring street
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-02
SAYS 1t is Graft

According to the proposed law, it is
argued by those who oppose the ordi-
nance that a regular graft at the
expense of the public will be estab-
lished in the line of inspection. For
instance, If a man wants TO put new
trap (present cost $1.35) in his kitchen
sink he will have to secure a permit,
engage a professional plumber Cat his
own fgure) and have the work in
speeted by the official inspector. 1t is
figured that all this red tape" will
bring the cost from S1.S5 TO IS or $40.
and as a consequence a large percent
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-02
CITY HALL NOTES
Files Official Bond

w. w. Stockwell, who has been re-
appointed clerk in the police court de-
partment. filed his official bond for
$4,000, secured by the United States
Fidelity and Guarantee company, with
the city clerk yesterday
Citizens Protest
Residents In the vicinity of Compton
avenue have entered protest with the
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-02

lue to receive attention.
In that case get
the palatial home can be
.ys.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-02
AGAINST
PLUMBING LAW
HELLMAN ARGUES ORDINANCE
WILL BE A GRAFT
SAYS That It Will Furnish Journey
men Ground for Making Fresh
Demands on the
Public

II have been fighting the local
plumbers trust for three years. and L
will continue to fight it so long as it
tries to establish graft that will be
detrimental to the entire community
Such was the emphatic declaration of
James w. Hellman, one of the largest
dealers in hardware in Southern Cali
fornia, yesterday, when questioned re-
garding his views on the ordinance
regulating plumbing work in Los An
geles.
Mr.. Hellman declared further that
the ordinance, which has been passed
by the council, and which will go into
effect May /, unless action is taken III
the meantime, is simply a scheme on
the part of certain interests to furnish
plumbers additional ground for max
ing fresh demands on the public.
The Real Objection
The most Objectionable part of the
ordinance is that it says no person
shall enter into the plumbing business
unless he be first examined and given
certificate by the proper authorities
so to do. This is taken to mean that
anyone who wishes to invest money
in plumbing articles, as merchant.
must be professional plumber before
he may be accorded that privilege. 1t
is contended that the proper wording
of the ordinance should have been to
the effect that no person be permitted
to do plumbing work without first
having stood an examination and Sc
cured a certificate.
This ordinance, as it now stands,
aims to drive capital from the plumb
ing business" said Mr., Hellman. THE
same measure was presented before the
state legislature two years ago, but 1
happened to get on to it in time to
interest the governor and other Off
cials, so that it was practically killed
and did not become law"
1t is said the organization known as
the Master Plumbers association is the
father of this ordinance, which it IS
now proposed to make a city law.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-02
Leather Goods

We have enlarged this department, and
with additional stock just received we have
the largest assortment OF hne leather goods
in Southern California. Ladies' hand bags
suit cases and all kinds Of fancy leather
goods sanborn. Vail q Co, s67 South
Broadway. 1
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-02
One tor walter

The cork carpet and window shades with
latest patent Improvement al the new Farmers
4 Merchants bank building was furnished w
walter Bros, eH 5. sprine,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-02
Strikes at Employer

Mr.. Hellman contends that the ordi-
nance is framed so as to strike at the
employer, who. it says, must be ex-
amined with those actually engaging in
plumbing work, or get out of the busi-
ness.
'I am not journeyman plumber"
said Mr.. Hellman. but / am mer-
chant, the same as any other man who
engages in business and buys and sells
goods, and l do not see any justice i'm
making me stand an examination as
plumber simply because l invest my
money in a certain article and offer it
for sale on the market. l am qualified
to stand an examination, but 1 am
making the point that it is not just,
or constitutional, to force such an is
sue. The council might just as well
pass an ordinance requiring a man who
deals in candy to stand am examina-
tion testing his qualifications as a
candy-maker."
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1905-02-10
STRANGE
SHOOTING
Occurs At Qui.t Dell, An Attempt Being
Made To Kill People Attend
ing Church.

An unknown party is guilty OF an at
tempt at one Of the most terrible iepre-
dations at Quiet Dell Thursday nigat in
the annals of tne town, and it was only
miracle that some one does not now
lie cold in dealt, as the result.
Rev. c. F. Feather is holding pro-
tracted meeting in the Methodist church.
Just after the exercises closed That
night about nine o'clock and while the
congregation was standing around the
stove warming four shots rang out on
the still air and one bullet came crashing
through the window. Fortunately, it
passed over the heads of the people and
imbedde'l itself in the opposite wall
Tn incident alarmed many and they
rushed ont of the cdihce in quest Of the
one who lid the shooting. but he mad
disappeared. So far taere is no clue.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1905-02-10
One Ayers PIN at bedtime lisures
q natural action next morning.

= .5Ast
at this time to allow oaisi AFTER 70
leave for Woodsaeld early Weanssday
morning. Lieutenant fetee also swoFe
to the affidavit for watson;
The affidavit and warrant were drawn
by County Prosecutor Isinert. This
Official stated last evening that It Was
completed after a conference with Cor
oner d. j. Matthews was mad, and a
review of the testimony taken in the
case by that official had been made.
Specific charges rccited in tae Moo
| ney affidavit Is that he "unlawfuIly,
wilfally and knowingly did use Ger.
tain instrument to bring about the
criminal operation on Miss Taylor. this
being done without the advice of two
physicians. and resulting in acr death.
As provided in the statutes, Mooney,
although directly charged in the afli-
davit, is only accused of abctting and
aiding in the criminal operation. The
penalty is the same as for the per-
Torrance Of the operation itself. THIS
is also tine case in the affidavit against
Watson.
Lieutenant Petat stated last night
that ne knew of wnat went on in this
city in connection with Miss Taylor;
that sac first stopped at the Hotel
Rogee. later paid her bill there and
tnen took up lodging at the Palace l,c-
tel. Chief AFTER being in Toledo at the
time Miss Taylor was at the Palace,
Lieutenant Petet was in position to
know of what occurred both night ami
day. His oath. however, was only
given after knowing the development,
in testimony before Coroner Matthews.
Miss Taylor was an orphan girl. sae
is said TO have left Woodsfeld saveral
months ago, going TO visit relatives IN
West Virginia. From the latter state
she came to Zanesville. Mooney ana
Watson are said to nave followed.
Watson and Mooney are said to be
great friends, almost inscparable. They
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1905-02-10
MONEY!

Do you want 70 sell your farm ani
get cash for III Tell US on write n
about IT, or If you want 70 buy any.
thing remember US. Wen ave what
you want, ths very best at the moss
reasonable prices Farms, Houses, Losa
Mills. Hotels, Oil Royalties, Stores, Coal
Lands, Mines, and Bank Stock for sale.
IN you have Money TO Loan we can helm
you in making 1t safe as we know tas
sub-eas, value Of real estate; and can
tell you when the mortgage is . good
enc. Remember. die leading money
lenders depend on Us. Advice free.
Bear In mind that wo ara in the cen.
ire Of the middle of Inc prosperity you
are now enjoying. The earth is our
great bargain counter. We positively
nave tae most complete land list Of, this
county. There may be others as good
but none better. Come, come, come in.
stanter, and buy a home from US tah
winter.
cHALFANT q IRIpPErT,
Land Dealers. Bnckhannoa. W. Va,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1905-02-10
GRAND JURORS
Drawn For the Marcn Term Of III
Circuit Court and Pstit Jurors
Being Drawn.

Grand jurors as follows, for the next
term of the circ,,it court, beginning
March IA, were drawn Friday aften-
noon by Deputy County Clerk j. Horror
Davis:
Barnes F. Bartlett, john F. Sturm,
NJ. x. Baker, William Kellison, Clyde
Bailey, F. Coleman Morris, F. NJ. Robin
son, Stuart F. Reed. B. F. Robinson,
caares Holden, Abraham carpsr, George
shuttleworth, John B whiteman, q. G.
Brooks, Lloyd washburn and Andrew j.
Watson
Petit Jury Commissioners s. R. Har.
rison and Amos Payne were drawing tho
petit Jurors at press aour,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1905-02-10

Charles Brooks Smith, writing from
Charleston, says:
.'1f the town Of Clarksbnrg really
wants the State Capital-but / can't sec
why sac would-4it is hers. Now, don't
mean this That a few kilograms would
cause the state officials to pack up
taeir grips and offics fumiturc and ME
away to the hills of Harrison. Far b.
it from that, for It will take u strong
and very long pull to make the change.
But the change can be made.
q am not sitting on tae seat resery.
cd for smokers when say, that tnere.
lis decided sentiment here in favor Of
a removal. It exists much among tae
members from the north and strange TO
say, it is manifested among those from.
this neck of the woods as well.
( "When Senator Jake snyder proposed
FIAT measure for the removal of the
capital to cIarksburg the other day, 1t
was really considered a Joke. Today It
is a most serious matter and Senator
Snyder states land without smiling)
that ne has tne promise Of sixteen SEN
ators who favor his bill. i nave talked
to number myself and they all say
that they will support the measure to =
fnisn. Unless something turns up at
tine inopportune time, this means tdar
u measure will pass the Senate.
p The House, however, is nm uncertain
proposition.
grhe feeling Of an inert desire to-
economic. which mas been prevalent
among all members tnis session may
play an important part in tnis Snyder
drama, but mere, too, ti,arc is some talk
heard favoring another site for the big
legislative camp. with tae proper prc.
positions to put at the delegates ana a
serious appeal from the people Of Clarks-
burg, with a few promises of free sites,
etc. thrown in, the matter would be SER
icusly considered and there is no telling
what the result might be.
I"of course the removal of the State
Headquarters would mean something to-
the town, but not so mucn as it would
a few years ago. sttrangc as this may
seem to the people so far removed a.
those Of the northern part of The state.
Charleston is one of the best towns of
her size in the country.
HAs / have said before, the State
Capital instead of being the biggest
thing is about the smallest in the town
and the people no longer flock to the
depots to see thr lawmakers come and
90 or to tine legislative halls to hear the
outbnrsts of not air and oratory. There
are newer things which attract the at
tcntion-an axe factory, new brewery
and other industries for instance.
aThose who favor the new measure
mere claim that Clarksbnrg is an ideal
location inasmucn as it is within easy
reacn of the majority Of the people and
is really not SO far away from Charles
ion, taking train service and hours into
consideration as Charleston is from i,er.s
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1905-02-10
MRS. ARNOLD
A LU.NATlC
Is the Judgment of Squire Riley-sa.
and Cries All Time, When Not I'M
ploring the Lord To Save Her.

Mrs. Mary j. Arnold. aged 81 years
residing up the West Fork river snort
distance from the city, was taken from
the city hospital Friday afternoon,
where she had been for treatment, to
the Office of Justice NJ. S. Riley, who
adiudsed her a lunatic. sae will be
taken to the asylum at Weston. sns
thinks she is lost and sits and cries
most Of the time, when she is not pray
ing the Lord to save her, and taus il i.
she believes she mas committed the un.
pardonable sin.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1905-02-10
,er, 1904, tae following order wa. on.

Der, 1904. tae following order was on.
tered.
Granville H. Davis vs.. Wells D. Mont
gomry, In Chaneery.
The object Of the above suit Is to en-,
force the vendors lien retained in ths
deed executed by Granville Il. Davis
and Minerva R Davis, his wife. to
Wells D. Montgomery, on tns 25th day
OF August, looe, and subject the real
estate mentioned and described in said
deed. to the payment Of said lien.
And it appearing from an affidavit
fiied in said cause that the defendant,
Wells D. Montgomery, is not resident
OF this state, It is ordered that ne do
appear here within one month from the
time of the first publication Of this order
and do what is Necessary to protect mis-
Interests in this suit.
Given under my hand this the 5Sa
day Of December, 1904.
n. W. WILLIAMS,
spERRy q ePERRY, Clerk
Counsel. dscls-4tw
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1905-02-10
ORDER OF puBIlcArroN.

State of West Virginia:
At Rules held in the cfies Of tAs
Clerk pf tde Circuit Court Of Harrison
County on tie arst Monday in pecsa.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1905-02-10

Are Vary ptpntnent-ls Married and
Has Daug Away At scnool-Wat-
son Has Wealthy Brothers IN the on
Business.
zANEsvILLE, o. Feb, 3 Charged
the criminal operation performed
n .>fae person and body Of Miss Aiollie
gtsylor, aged q, Of woodsfeld, former
tslepncne operator in Clarksburg, whose
death Is alleged to have resulted there
from in tlae Palace hotel in this city last
Wednesday afternoon, january %. e.
u, Mooney son of s. I. Mooney, of tae
mbleton- Mooney syndicate controll-
ing stock IN the Ohio River & Western
railway, and also principal stocknolicr
In the Monroe bank, q resident of
sgoodsfeld. was arrested yesterday
brought TO this city and after pleading
not guilty and waving examination in
police court was bound over to the grand
Jury IN Che sum Of $1,000. A warrant
similar IN nature, mas been issued for
d. @. Watson, operator in on and livery
man ut Woodsfeld. but latest advices
are that he has not been located for
arrest His arrest was made today.
Mooney and Watson are both marriea
men. Mooney is at present locomotive
engineer on the o. R. 4 w. His Slaugn-
3 ter and only child is attending college
at Hagerstown. Md. Mrs. Mooney mad
arranged for q theater party Of Woods
field friends TO come on a special o. n.
= w. train TO the Weller playhouse in
tais city Friday night.
Mooney offered no resistance to ar
: rest. He was seen on the streets or
Mocdsaeld by Chief Of Police AFTER, Of
this city, at winch time notice of the
warrant against him was given. By
common consent between officer and
prisoner Engineer Mooney was allowed
TO run passenger train No. 81 to tar.
city, while Chief After rode in n pas.
: scnger coacn in the rear Arrival was
maze mere .. $40 IN ,ne afternoon.
Attorney w. n Mailofy' OF WOODS
new, acco =, Mooney as counsel
eaylng sns passenger 'ran' Mooney
Wa ,assn 70 ponce court wnere'' oe.
io.s 'uase fo'ss' ne entered q pea Or
no1 e'niey, WAVED examination IN ,nis
/ 19msr, court ana was oouna over TO ene
slana jury,
agreement between county prosect-
~ y !. - lemers ana :, attorney a. Mallory
was 1ol = oona .. si,vVo. ms was
~ oe,ng signea oy Mooney
80 =
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1905-02-10
PERISH in FIRE
Do a Whole Family, which Destroyed
Their Home -Four Persons
Are Missing.
BY Associated pr,ss,

By Associated Press.
JoHNsTowN, y. Y, Feb. sTae
family of Jay Ants, consisting Of MIN.
self, wife and two granddsugnters, are
supposed to nave perlshsi in a are
which destroyed their home today,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1905-02-10

IS THE ASSURANCE THAT CONES
FROM CHARLESTON, WITH BUT
SLIGHT OPPOSITION.
STATE SENATE IS CERTAIN 10
PASS SENATOR SNYpER,s BILL
FOR REMOVAL 10 THIS CITY.

Much Talk in House Of Delegates Also
For Removal With clarksburg the
Favorits Candidate Even Scme nj
Southern Part Of the State Like tia
Idea-A Little Effort Only is Necessary