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Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-21
PROMINENT ACTRESS ILL
By Associated Press.

BY ASsOcIdIeu FTess'
NEW YORK, Sept. 20.-Mrs. Charles
Wolcott, one of the oldest women on
the stage was stricken with paralysis
at her home near Rhinebeck, N. Y. She
is 10 years of age and at last reports
was in a dangerous condition. Mrs.
Wolcott began appearing with her hus-
band nearly forty years ago and made
her greatest reputation as a member
of the famous Lyceum stock company.
Prior to that time she appeared for
many years in the Walnut Street thea
ter stock company of Philadelphia.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-21
ELEPHANTS HELP UNCLE
SAM OUT OF A BAD HOLE
New York Policeman ThoughtfulIy En-
cages Them to Extract Mail
Wagon From the Mud
BY Associated Press.


BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Sept. 20.-But for the
strength and courtesy of four huge
elephants, a two-ton batch OF mail
stuck in the mud at Sixth avenue and
Forty-second street would have missed
its train at the Grand Central depot
last night.
The trouble began when a large mail
wagon, loaded to the top, swung
down Sixth avenue and made a sharp
turn at the corner where street repairs
had left a strip of soft earth turned
to sticky mud by recent rains. A new
driver, employed in place of a striker,
was on the wagon and was accom-
panied by a policeman. He urged the
horses into the trap and the wheels
sank to their hubs. A crowd gathered
and broke three heavy ropes in their
efforts to help the horses.
Then the policeman had a happy
thought. He sent a messenger to an
amusement house near by and asked
for the services of the performing ele-
plants.
Four were hurried to the scene in
charge of their keepers. They were
harnessed to the sides of the wagon
and lerked it out of the mud Will,
indescribable ease amidst the cheers
of the crowd.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-21
KEEPS TROTH BY GOING
TO SERVE HIS SENTENCE
Tennessee Man, on Receipt of Papers,
Travels to the Penitentiary
Unattended
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Sept 20.-W. A.
Barfeld, convicted in Lauderdale
county of manslaughter and sentenced
to serve one year in prison, arrived
In Nashville yesterday and went at
once to the penitentiary. He said he
had come to serve his term. He donned
the stripes and went behind the bars.
Barfield got the necessary papers
admitting him to prison, bought his
own railroad ticket and came to Nash
vile unattended. The authorities had
every confidence in his promise to come
on to Nashville and therefore decided
not to send guard with him.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-21
WAS NATIONS MOUTHPIECE
Boston Delegate Tells Universal Peace
Congress That Roosevelt Merely
Voiced the Country's Wish
necessaries.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
LUCERNE, Switzerland, Sept. 90
The universal peace congress held a
full session in the theater of the Isursal
today in the course of which Benjamin
Franklin Trueblood of Boston, in be-
half of the American delegation, deliv
cred an address on the progress of the
peace movement in the United States.
He eulogized the efforts of President
Roosevelt to bring about a second peace
conference at the Hague and also his
achievement in effecting the cessation
of the Russo-Japanese war. However,
added the speaker, without minimizing
the honor due to the president, he was
merely acting as the mouthpiece of the
nation. whose peace societies, churches
and chambers of commerce had often
called upon him to bring his influence
to bear in favor of peace.
A Russian delegate said that now that
the war had ceased 140,0OO,OOO Russians
who formerly were dumb would hence
forth have voice in the affairs of the
empire. No people, he said, appreciated
peace more than the Russians.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-21
NJ CALL ATTACKS
ALTON B. PARKER
DECLARES HE TOOK MONEY
FOR CAMPAIGN
LATTER DENIES THE CHARGE
Former Presidential Candidate States
That He Instructed Committee to
Accept No Contributions
From Corporation
LATTER DENIES THE CHARGE
Continued from Page oneJ

CONTINUED from Page OneJ
contribution, his statement is abso-
lutely false.
No Money From Corporations
ION the contrary, 1 repeat now what
1 said before the election, that 1 ex-
pressly notified and directed the chair
man of the executive committee of the
national committee that no money
should be received from corporations. -
William F. Sheehans attention was
and ne said:
AZ was chairman of the executive
committee of the Democratic national
committee. There was not dollar So
Iicited from Mr.. Mccall If any such
person made any such solicitation Mr.
Mccall should name him.
John A. Mccall, president Of the New
York Life Insurance company, refer
ring to his testimony before the legis-
Iative committee in relation to contri-
buttons to the Democratic party, said
tonight:
1.-THE meaning l intended to convey
when 1 mentioned Judge Parker was
that when a candidate for the presi-
dency last year he did not personally
ask me for campaign funds, but friends
of his did so repeatedly.
Judge Parker, as chairman of the
state Democratic committee several
years ago, did. however, accept prof
fered contributions to the campaign
fund"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-21
ANOTHER FIRMS TROUBLES
Policy Holders Ask President Few
Questions
BY Associated Press.

Questions
BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Sept. 20.-At a turbulent
meeting of policy holders of the West
ern Life Indemnity company here today
it was resolved to put some pointed
questions to the officers of the COM
pany, an assessment corporation with
headquarters in Chicago. The policy
holders were moved to action by bill
for a receiver filed yesterday by Attor-
ney S. o. Levinson, who, claiming to
represent a number of policy holders,
explained that the assets of the COM
pany were about to be transferred with
out consent of the policy holders to
company in another state. Various
charges of fraud and graft were also
made in the bill for receiver.
Angered by failure to secure from
officers of the company information as
to it's present condition and as to the
purpose of the men in control, the pol
icy holders today formulated these
questions and submitted them to Presi-
dent Moulton:
WAS a contract entered into between
the Western Life Indemnity company
and E. 1. Rosenfield, secretary, for the
management of the company's affairs?
What are the terms of the contract?
did Mr.. Rosenfield pay over to Will
liam NJ. Gray who retired as manager
O. the company last February, $125, ,OOO
and how was that sum paid? Is Mr.
RCsenfield receiving commission on all
insurance policies written and on all
renewals?"
Todays meeting was attended by a
hundred policy holders from Michigan,
Iowa, Missouri, Indiana and other
states. President Moulton gave his per-
sonal assurance that the company was
perfectly solvent. To the demand made
by policy holder as to what the Off
GERS of the company proposed to do, Mr..
Moulton replied that all would be at
tended to in good time. Mr.. Rosenfield
declared there was no truth in the state
ments set forth in the bill for a re-
ceiver filed by Attorney Levinson.
After a heated debate it was decided to
adjourn until October 8.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-21
DEATHS OF THE DAY
Frank Harris Ross, San Jose

2y Associated Press.
SAN JOSE, Cal, Sept. 2O.-Frank
Harris Ross, father of Sheriff Ross of
this county and founder of the town
of Modesto, died this morning at the
age of rs. He was born in Eden, Erie
county, New York, and crossed the
plains in 1858. He first mined, then
farmed extensively in the San Joaquin
valley, building the first house in Mo-
desto, and in 1884 he established the
Vendome hotel stables in this city
and inaugurated the stage line to the
Lick observatory. He leaves a widow
and eight children. all grown.
Frederick Lawrence Knowles, Boston
BY Associated Press.
BOSTON, Sept. 2o-Frederick Law
renee Knowles, the poet. died today
at Roxbury of typhoid fever.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-21
ASSOCIATED PRESS MEETS
law Reid Resigns on Account
of OfficieI Duties
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Sept. 2O.-At the an
nual meeting of the Associated Press.
held here today at the Waldorf-As-
toria, the following directors were
elected for the ensuing three years:
Messrs. George Thompson, st. Paul
Dispatch Charles II. Grasty, Baltimore
News; w. L. Mclean, Philadelphia Bull
!etin; w. r. Nelson, Kansas City Star.
Adolph S. Ochs of the New York
Times was also elected for three years
to take the place of Whitelaw Reid of
the New York Tribune, who declined re-
election on account of absence abroad.
After transacting some routine business
the meeting adjourned.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-21
NICARAGUA coNVIcTs ALRERs

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2O.-The state
department was informed today that
the Nicaraguan court in session at Oco-
tai has convicted William S. Albers,
the American resident agent at Jalap,
on the charge of resisting legal process
and insulting President Zelaya. Sem
tence has not yet been imposed, how
ever. Mr.. Albers is said to be in free
communication with the American le-
cation at Managua and has the advice
of counsel
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-21
BIRD NOT READY TO RESIGN
Traffic Manager Of Gould Lines Inn
proving in Health-May Go
East In October
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Sept. 2O.-A. c. Bird,
vice president and traffic manager of
the Gould railways, denies the report
that he is to resign his position on ac-
count of i'll health.
Mr.. Bird is at sanitarium at La
manda Park recuperating from the eff
fects of grip contracted last April in
the east.
II expect to go east about the first of
October" said Mr.. Bird today to a
Herald representative. IF I am able
by that time 1 will resume my duties;
If not 1 may spend the winter in
Southern California"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-21
objects to Deportation

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Sept. 20.-Romaine Do
urignac, brother of Therese Humbert,
today announced that he had taken
steps to appeal to President Roosevelt
in an effort to prevent his deportation
because he had served term in a
French prison for his connection with
an alleged insurance swindle in France.
His return to France was fixed for to-
morrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-21
Reports Tutulla Prosperous
BY Associated Press,


WASHINGTON, Sept. 2O.-Comman~
der C. B. T. Moore, naval governor at
Tutuila, in a report to the navy depart
ment, says the islands are prosperous
and adds that there has been a large
Increase in the production of copra by
the natives. due to a better under
standing on their part of the purposes
of the United States and because of
4he policy pursued by this government.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-21
State Normal Reopens

SAN JOSE, Sept. 20.-The state nor
mai school in this city reopened this
morning with 142 new students, in adj
dition to the old, enrolling from all sec
tions of the coast and from seevral
eastern states. The total enrolment
by tomorrow will doubtless exceed that
of last year by 25 per cent.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-21
WILL SUPPORT JEROME
Party of the District Attorney Will
Have as Its Emblem a Solid
Black Square
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Sept 2O.-The party
which will support District Attorney
Jerome in his independent campaign
for reelection will be known as the
Jerome Nominators and the party EN-
blem will be solid black square.
The appeal to the board of elections
is in readiness for distribution, how
ever, being in the hands of the printers.
There are a large number of signers.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-21
Rocked by Storms and Earthquakes
Arsnnia

MONTELEONE, Italy, Sept. 2O.-Fur-
ther slight shocks of earthquake and
violent storms today, extending over
the whole of Calabria, added to the dis
ming caused fire at Olivadi, which de-
stroyed the remaining property belong
ing to survivors of the earthquake.
Panics occurred at Cantanzaro and
Regmio where several buildings were
struck by lightning.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-21
Fears Chinese Will Be III Treated

MARSEILLES, Sept. 2O.-According
to mail advices received here from
China, the Chinese minister at Wash
ington, Sir Chen Tung Liang Chang,
cabled his government asking that it
prevent Chinese workmen proceeding to
the United States, in order to avoid pos
sible maltreatment. The advices say
that the government declined to accede
to the request.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-21
Odd Fellows Plan sanitarium

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2O-At the
meeting of the Grand Lodge of. Odd Eel
lows today resolution offered by Mr..
Lloyd of Missouri providing for the
erection of a $1,OOO,0OO sanitarium for
Odd Fellow consumptives at Las Vegas,
N. M, was referred to the committee
on the state of the order.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-21
Tupper's Commission Issued
BY Associated Press.

SACRAMENTO. Sept. 2O.-Governor
Pardee has issued commission to Will
bur Stuart Tupper of Los Angeles as
lieutenant colonel and aide de camp on
the staff of the governor.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-21
Large Gun Contract Awarded


SHARON, Pa, Sept. 20.-The United
States government has just awarded
contract to the briggs -Seabury Ord
nance corporation for 176 rapid fire guns
of different sizes. The contract
amounts to several hundred thousand
dollars.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-21
Car Wheel Company Changes Hands

Dy 1A55UVIdtUu
PITTSBURG. Sept. 20.-The control
of the National Car Wheel company has
passed into the hands of James D.
Rhodes of Pittsburg and William Bon
nell of Cleveland. This company owns
four plants and is capitalized at nearly
So 100000
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-21
ROME CELEBRATES FALL
or THE TEMPORAL POWER
Aeeooiated Preee

BY Associated Press.
ROME, Sept. 2O.-The anniversary Of
the fall of the temporal power of the
papacy was celebrated today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-10
Frohman Lost q Trick.

The New York Globe recalls an interest
ing story of the time when Mr.. Frohman in
tended to sit in box and couldn't 1t was
at the first night of Maude Adams In 'Ro-
meo and Juliet at the Empire. Mr.. Frohman
has his own box there. and was laying out
to occupy 1t on that occasion. At the last
moment. however. Mary Anderson (Mrs. de
Navarro). who was one of the best Juliets,
wrote to Mr.. Frohman that she would like
to see Miss Adams with some friends The
house was sold out. and there was only one
thing to do, OF course Mr. Frohman sent
his box to Miss Anderson. and actually had
to buy tickets for himself from specula-
tor on the sidewalk paying double price
The joke of II was that Mr.. Frohman was
then carrying on particularly hot war
against spectators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-10

chalk-taIk that would hold the audience
a little while. We got some sheets OF
wrapping paper and fixed up an easel
with an old billboard stand. I worked up
line of sketches In about an hour and
went on. 1t was a pretty rash thing to
try, because / did not know how 1t would
go.
las 1t happened the new act went all
rlght-better, In fact, than my old black
face turn had done-so 1 decided there
was no use in putting cork on my face
and falling around on the stage any
more. This is the first time 1 have ever
played in Washington. but have been In
Boston so many times that am ashamed
to show my face there with the same old
sketches and story. But really they seem
to take to the old act better now than
they did when they first saw 1t. The
thing vaudeville audiences want is some
thing to make them laugh. They want 1t
handed out quick. and the less time you
take making them see the point of a joke
the better they like 1t.
There are lot of good things In the
sketch line l would like to use but they
are other peoples stuff and / don't want
to be accused of stealing them. I think
the best thing 1 have ever seen of that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-10
Musical Mention.

Kubelik, who will tour America this year,
for the second time, again comes under the
direction of Hugo Gorlitz, the maker of
vrtuosi." Mr.. Gorlitz first gave Pader-
ewski his opportunity to prove himself in
the United States. single hearing of
Kubelik. when the now renowned artist
was mere youth and the son of an obscure
bohemian gardener, was enough to con-
vince Mr.. Gorlitz that he had found the
successor of Ole Bull and Paganini.
Announcement is made of an interesting
departure in the policy of the Boston Sym
phoHy Orchestra An invitation has been
extended to NJ. Vincent d'Indy, the emf
nent French composer and conductor, to
WISH this country next winter and conduct
the orchestra in series OF its regular con-
certs. NJ. d'Indy has accepted the invita-
ton ard will reach America in the end of
November, so that he may conduct con-
cCrts In Boston and the December series in
New York. Brooklyn. Philadelphia, Balti-
more and Washington. His programs will
be devoted entirely to modern French
music which will include some of his own
compositions.
Vincent d'Indy is the leader of the group
of composers known 1.-THE younger
I'renchmen. men for the most part fol-
lowers and pupils of Cesar Franck, who
have sought to restore absolute music to
its place in France. He. in common. with
most of the other members of this school,
has always been a most ardent disciple of
the art and theories of Richard Wagner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-10
Rapid Fire Pictures.

There is a fascination for most people
in watching lines and curves grow into a
picture. 1t Is a revelation. too. how few
lines will make picture and how the ad-
dition OF another line or two will change
it entirely. This IS the phase of human
nature catered to by Chalk" Saunders,
who has been on the bill at Chase's for
the past week. One Of the attractive fea-
lures Of his work is seeing the sketch
grow under his hands. accompanied by
the patter story that goes with 1t. But
some Of his sketches show well by them
selves as illustrating the changes that
line or two of chalk Will make In a nasty
sketch.
Take the pictures of the two pears. One
is topside up and the other upside down.
With half dozen strokes they are
changed into caricatures of boy who
has eaten the green pear and the dog that
was with him.
Mr.. Saunders was chatting with a Star
rIau in his dressing room at the theater
the other afternoon and reproduced some
of his stage sketches while telling the
story OF his life
You see, It was this way" he remark
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-10
NEWS OF ROCKVILLE
CoLoRED MEN ACCUSED OF HIGH
WAY ROBBERY.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ROCKVILLE. Md, September 8. 1908.
About two weeks ago Thomas Coffman
and William o. Johnson. young Virgin
ians who have been at work for several
weeks near Great Falls this county, were
held up on the Conduit road just above
Cabin John Bridge. and the former was
robbed of sum of money amounting to
about IS. The young men were returning
from Washington and stopped near the
roadside to rest about 2 o'clock In the
morning. Six colored men happened along
the road and seeing the two young men
ordered them to throw up their hands, it
is alleged. one of the six discharged re-
volver. The young men were searched
and Coffman's money taken, but Johnson
slipped his pocketbook out Of his pocket
and dropped 1t. returning for 1t the fol-
lowing day. The colored men were all
strangers to the young Virginians but
from descriptions furnished suspicion
pointed to Henry Stewart, Horace Greeley
Diggs, Robert Carter, Charles Diggs and
Harry Timbers. and they were placed under
arrest by Constable Edward Bradley.
Charles Diggs and Timbers waived a pre-
liminary hearing and furnished bail for
their appearance at the November term of
court, but the others were given hearings
before Justice OF the Peace Brewer here to-
day. Horace Greeley Diggs was commit
ted to jail In default OF bail In the sum ct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-10
OPEN.AlR T1EATER.
CHEVY CHASE LAKE.
The Great Train Robbery
THROUGH THE ALPS IN AN AUTO
MOTION PICTURES.
sef0-7t,10 ADMISSION, 10 CENTS.

Stabler; parlor meetings, Mrs. f. M. Weth-
erald; evangelistic work, Mrs. Tatum; pur-
fty, Mrs. M. 7. Jackson; Sabbath obsery-
ance, Mrs. Roger Brooke; literature, Mrs
Emily Massey: almshouse, Miss Edith Far
quhar; press work, Mrs. NJ. T. jackson
The committee on resolutions, consisting of
Mrs. John B. Brewer, Mrs. g. D. Higgins
and Mrs Frank Chapman, was continued
interesting papers were read on the work
among the colored people and the aims
house work. Reports from the various de-
partments showed that good work is being
done.
Realty Transfers.
The following transfers of real estate
have recently been recorded In the Office OF
the clerk of the circuit court at this place;
Thomas w. Offutt to Francis D. Dover
three acres: Lawrence A. Darby to Lewis
d. Mainhart. one acre with improvements.
$500; John H Poole to William Warthen,
one acre and thirteen square perches; pat
rick Gleason to John H. Rupert, five acres
of "Gittings' Resurvey on the Farm; Met
ropolitan Investment Company to Giles X.
Taggart. lot at Garrett Park: Owen H.
Fowler to John A. Garrett, two lots at
Glen Echo: James F. Burroughs to Edwin
w. Monday, house and fourteen acres near
Rockville: Thomas M. Talbot to Joseph
Trummell, lot at Glen Echo; Edith M
Baltzley to Thomas NJ Talbot. lot at Glen
Echo; Gustavus w. Dorsey to Thomas Ow-
ings. interest in Mary A. Dorsey estate;
Thomas B. Brooks to Annie M. Miles, lot In
Russell & Brooks. addition to Gaithersburg,
$3.50: Sailie T. Tennent to Isabelle N. Milne,
two lots at Taxoma Park; Allen C. Clark to
Appleton p. Clark, lot at Kensington: Car
ence L. Harding to Richard p. Covert. two
lots at Kenilworth; Mary A. Morris to
James Al. Moran. lot at Glen Echo: Harry
3. Cramer to Vernon g. Owen. lot at
GaitherDbufg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-10

$500 and Stewart and Carter were re-
leased upon furnishing security In the
sums of 5000 and $780, respectively.
Funeral Of Aged Resident.
The funeral of Mrs. Hester w. Veirs.
who died Thursday morning at her home
a few miles from this town, took place
this morning from the late residence of
the deceased. a very large crowd attend
ing. The services were conducted by
Rev. Thomas H. Campbell, pastor of the
Rockville Baptist Church. and he was as
sisted by Rev. s. r. White of Rockville.
Mrs. Veirs was the widow of Samuel
Clarke Veirs and was much esteemed by
a wide circle of friends. She was eighty
two years of age.
this county, was today placed under arrest
by Deputy Sheriff George Mullican to an
swer a charge of assault with intent to
XIII George Frye Golored VINO fssldss near nd
several companions visited the home OF
the negro about midnight several days
ago and that Frye was very roughly
treated being knocked down and seriously
bruised Bradley was released on his per-
sonal recognizance.
Cupid's Conquests.
Mr.. william wording and Miss Cora "
Glenn, young Washingtonians, came out 10
Rockville a few days ago and were mar
of the Baptist Church, the ceremony TAX
ing place at the home of the minister The
Young man was month short OF being
twenty-one, so the written consent of his
Guardian. Mr.. Thomas F. Galleher OF
Washington. had to be filed before the
license could be issued. The young lovers
returned to the city Immediately after the
The same minister oficiated at the recent
marriage here of Mr.. Frederick M Corn
well and Mrs Miriam r. Fugitt. both OF
washington the home Of the minister being
the scene of this event also.
The barn on the farm OF Daniel Green
field. near Became, this county, was de-
stroyed by fire yesterday morning. A large
quantity Of grain, several Agricultural I'M
Elements and numerous other things were
also consumed. Several hogs persisted IN
the flames. The loss Is placed at about
81, 900; partially covered by insurance. II
is stated that Mr.. Greenfieids young chli-
tiren were playing with. matches. and this -
what started the fire.
At the annual meeting of the Montgomery
County w. C. T. u, held at Ashton. the
following officers were elected for the en-
suing year: President. Mrs. 8. T. Miller;
secretaries, Miss r. G. Miller and Mrs.
Charles Farauhar; treasurer. Mrs. Florence
Wetherald, superintendent Of work among
the colored people. Mrs. Charles Farquhar::
peace and arbitration. Mrs. Charles r.
Hartshorne; Juvenils work. Miss Jennie