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Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
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1-Women and men in hunt.
2-Serve notice on land grabbers.
3-Murder mystery more mysterious.
4-EditoriaI.
5-City news.
6-Figure on franchise cost.
7-Proposes on depot platform.
9-Shriners win blackface honor.
1-Husband spends her $4,000.
2-Sports.
3-Markets.
4-5-CIassifled advertisements.
6-Southern California news.
COAST
Oakland in throes of street car strike
Cotton mournS death of mayor
Few developments in Stockton mur-
der case.
EASTERN
Big strike threatened in coal mine
district.
Murder mystery at Minneapolis prov
ing hard to unravel.
Many Russians march under red ban
ner at New York.
FOREIGN
Russia elects new officials.
Trouble feared in South Africa.
Bodies of men recently executed at
Odessa find last resting place in ocean.
LOCAL
Shriners make big success of minstrel
show.
Sensational chase on Broadway after
alleged thief.
street sweeper and car collide.
Anti tuberculosis league is spreading
out.
j. V. Steele is rearrested on arson
Fire limits extended to include 100
blocks.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
MEMBERS THREATEN PRIEST
San Francisco's Russian Orthodox
Church Divided Against Itself.
Formal Letters Forwarded

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 29.-Be-
cause the Rev. Theodore Pashkovsky,
priest of the Russian Orthodox church
in this city, has refused to offer up
prayers for the repose of the soul of
Lieutenant Schmidt, leader of the
Kniaz Potemkine mutiny. and to hold
a memorial service in honor of that Of
ficer, Russian revolutionists in Father
Pashkovsky's congregation have boy
cotted his church and written to the
priest threatening letters.
These letters state that unless the
priest accedes to the demands for a
service in honor of Schmidt the writer's
will secede from the religious body.
Father Pashkovsky declares he will
not under any circumstances pray for
the man that armed himself against
the czar.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
R00SEVELTS GO ON TRIP
Wife of President Accompanied by
Children to Sail on
MayfoWer
By Associated Press.

BY NSsOclated PreSs.
WASHINGTON, March 29.-Mrs.
Roosevelt, accompanied by her chill
dren Ethel, Archie and Quentin. the
children's governess and Mrs. Roose-
velt's maid, left for Fernando. Florida,
on the Florida limited over the South
ern railway this morning.
t Fernando they will board the May
flower for a cruise of about ten days
in West Indian waters.
Mrs. Roosevelt is taking the trip for
the purpose of securing a rest and does
not expect to be entertained by the
people either in Cuba or Porto Rico.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
CITY MOURNS DEATH OF MAYOR
E. A. Pettijohn of Cotton Dies After
Short Illness of Pneu=
monia
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, March 90
Cotton is in mourning tonight over the
death of Mayor e. A. Pettiiohn, after
an illness of but little more than one
week, from pneumonia. He has been
mayor of the city of Cotton for four
teen successive years and was one of
the city's most progressive and en-
terprising citizens and one of the lead
ing men of the county.
He was greatly beloved by the entire
community and his death has cast a
gloom all over.
His age was "a. Beside being mayor
he was a deputy horticultural commits
sioner and was prominent in Repub-
lican politics. He was a member of
the Masonic fraternity. The death of
a child last year weighed on Mr.. Pet
tijohn and undermined his health.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
PLAN DIRECT LINE TO ALASKA
Steamers Soon to Ply Between san
Francisco and Northern
Ports
By Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 29.-A di-
rect line of steamers from this port
to Alaska is about to be naugurated.
Notice was given yesterday by the
merchants exchange that the Barne-
sen -Hibbard company will put on the
steamers Indiana, Watson and Buck
man to ply between San Francisco
and Nome, st. Michael, Solomon and
Golovin, connecting at st. Michael
with the Northern Commercial COM
pany's river boats for points on the
Yukon.
The first sailing will be the steamship
Indiana, which is due to leave June
1, 1906.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
FOUR BODIES BURIED AT SEA
Authorities Select Final Resting Place
for Men Executed at
Odessa
Rv Associated Press.

ODESSA, March 29.-Acting under
orders of Vice Admiral Chouknin,
commander of the Black sea fleet, the
bodies of Lieutenant Schmidt and his
three comrades who were shot March
10 at Otchakoff in accordance with
the sentence Of the court martial which
condemned them to deaf hfor mutlny'
were exhumed last night, taken to the
open sea and sunk.
The authorities of Otchakoff have is
sued a published order that visits to
the burial place of the mutineers and
the placing of wreaths on the graves
must cease.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
PARADE UNDER RED BANNER
Thousands of Russians March Through
New York Thoroughfares to
Hear Addresses
By Associated Press.

BY ASSOCIdleu FIes5.
NEW YORK, March 29,-Under a red
banner bearing the inscription, THE
Russian Revolutionary party" several
thousand men and women of Russian
origin gathered in Grand Central pai-
ace tonight to honor and listen to
Nicholas Tschaykowsky, a Russian
revolutionist, who recently arrived
here. One of the speakers of the even
ing aroused much enthusiasm when he
said, "Tschaykowsky comes ito this
country, not as the angel of peace but
the angel of war. He comes openly
with no concealment of the object OF
his visit"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
STRENGTHEN POLICE FORCES
One Hundred Officers and 1900 Men
Added to ST. Petersburg
Department
By Associated Press.

By AssOciateu Fress
ST. PETERSBURG, March ga
special commission under presidency
of Premier Witte has been created for
the pro-ordination of the work of
the troops and police in handling rev.
olutionary and Agrarian outbreaks.
The police and rural guards are being
everywhere strengthened, the ST.
Petersburg police force has been in
creased by a hundred officers and 1900
men, involving an extra expense Of
$4O4,OO0.
A military train is held in readiness
at the Nicholas railroad station.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
TAKE STANDING VOTE
Employees, Almost to Man, Favor
Strike
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
OAKLAND, March 29.-By vote Of
$40 to 55 the members of the Car Mems
union of this city, in secret meeting
held early this morning, decided to en-
ter upon strike against the Oakland
Traction Consolidated because the
union demands upon the company were
denied
1t was moved that we take stand
ing vote if the Oakland Traction Con-
solidated does not concede our
terms we will tie up the whole sys-
tenn"
The demands of the union include
a number of different cases for settle
ment, which were presented to the
company some time ago, but the main
points at issue are the granting of
fiat rate of II cents an hour for all
men, regardless of length of service,
and recognition of the union.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
CORPSE FOUND IN HAYM0W
Is Not Discovered for
TWO Days
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
STOCKTON, March 29-The remains
of John Perry, an aged bachelor farmer
who has lived for many years six miles
from Clements, in the northeastern
corner of San joaquin county, were
found in his haymow today covered
with hay
In the barn were four head of mules
that had apparently been without water
two or three days.
Investigation leads to the conclusion
that Perry died from natural causes
while in his barn with the door closed
and that the mules in tramping about
covered the body with hay.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
CHILE BoRROWS S18,5O0,o00
Amount to Be Used in Constructing
Drainage Systems in Various
Towns
By Associated Press.

SANTIAGO, Chile March 29.-The
government has signed a contract with
the German Transatlantic bank, rep
resenting the Deutsche Bank of Ber-
lin, and Speyer Bros. of New York
for a loan of $1S,5OO,OOO, to be covered
by an issue of Az per cent bonds, the
price to be 80 9-4, less half per cent
commission in addition to the Ameri-
can La Paz railroad loan of $12,50O,OOO,
secured from a German financial house
The $1S,5OOOOO loan is intended for
construction of drainage systems in
various towns of Chile.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
Plea Finally Granted
Ey Associated Press

NEW YORK, March 29.-Four years
after the date on which he was con-
victed of the murder of William Marsh
Rice, the Texas millionaire, Albert T.
Patrick's plea that an actual test be
made to prove or disprove his con-
tention that embalming fluid and not
chloroform was the cause of the con-
dition of Rice's body, was granted to-
day.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
NOTHING NEW IN THE
STOCKTON MURDER CASE
MRS. LEpoUX'S MOTHER PAYS
HER A VISIT
Authorities Searching for Stranger
Whom 1t Is Known Visited the
City and Who Was Seen in sus-
pected Woman's Company
By Associated Press.

STOCKTON, March 30-Nothing new
in the trunk murder case save the
visit of Mrs. LeDoux's mother to the
prisoner and the appearance of the at
torney for the woman developed today.
The prisoner is more cheerful since her
mother and attorney arrived. They
were with her for long time today.
The defense know that the authori-
ties are hunting for a man in the case
and it is known that a man was seen
here with the LeDouX woman who was
not the murdered man.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
MYSTERY SURROUNDS DEATH
San Francisco Woman Found Dead
in Oak Street Home-Two
Theories Advanced
Rv Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 29-Mys-
terry surrounds the death of Mrs. Clara
M. Butterfield, who died at her home
on Oak street today from the effects
of gas asphyXiation.
She was found unconscious in her
room last Tuesday morning with gas
flowing from a partially opened bur
ner.
The coroner's officials have not yet
determined whether it is case of
suicide or accidental death.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
Files Petition

RENO, New, March 29.-Mrs. Lucy
Stephenson, widow of the late w. w.
Stephenson, who was shot to death in
an apartment house in San Francisco
by Chillion Bowen, has filed a petition
to set aside the sale of her husbands
estate and for an allowance of $50 a
month for her benefit.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
PuniIist Expires

TORONTO, Ont. March 29.-Shen-
ston Wyer of Manchester England,
one of the contestants in the bantam
QO5 pounds) class at the boxing tour
rament here tonight, showed signs Of
collapse in his bout with Robert
Laugher and the referee stopped the
fight. Wyer was removed to st. Mich
aels hospital, where he died an hour
LATER
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
CRUISER MAKES TRIAL TRIP
Washington Leaves Camden for New
port News and Will Later
Proceed to Maine
~ Associated Press.

CAMDEN, N. j., March 29.-The
cruiser Washington left the yard of
the New York Shipbuilding company
today for it's official trial trip.
The vessel will first be taken to New
port News and placed in the govern
ment dry dock, and from there will
proceed to Maine.
The trial will take place over the
Rockland course. The Washington is
of the same type as the Tennessee. :.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
WOMAN KILLED IN ELEVATOR
Mrs, Mary Wallace of Denver Crushed
to Death in National Cap
itol Building
nv Associated Press.

BY ASSOCIdIeU 7 I0o5'
WASHINGTON, March 29.--Mrs.
Mary Wallace of Denver was fatally
injured in the public elevator in the
senate wing of the capitol today by at
tempting to leave the car while it was
in motion.
She was caught between the senate
floor and the top Of the car and crushed
about the breast.
An ambulance conveyed her to the
emergency hospital, where she died
at 6 O'Clock tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
TIRES OF LIFE; DIES
Oakland Woman Leaves Pathetic Lett
ter, Giving Reason for
Rash Act
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
OAKLAND, March 29.-Mrs. Lizzie
Huffbauer, wife of Antoine Huffbauer,
a mill hand, committed suicide this
morning at 616 Broadway by shooting
herself through the temple because
she had been Ill for three years and
did not wish to be a burden to her
husband or a detriment to her three
children.
She had been bedridden for three
years and had undergone four oper-
ations. She left pathetic letter to her
husband stating that she chose death
in preference to hindering his efforts
to earn a livelihood for their three
children.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
California Man Goes Free
BY Associated Press.

by Associated freSs.
RENO, New, March 29.-Roberto
Santico of Sierra county. Cal, who shot
and killed Alinjandro Arocena at Sod
house, Humboldt county, New, several
weeks ago, has been eXonerated by
the grand jury.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
Gage Resigns
Rv Associated Press.

NEW YORK, March 29.-At a special
meeting of the board of trustees of the
limited States Trust company the res
ignation of Lyman j. Gage as presi-
dent was offered and accepted. to take
effect when e. w. Sheldon, named as
his successor should be qualified for
election,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
RUSSIA ELECTS
NEW COUNCIL
TWELVE CONSERVATIVE MEN
CHOSEN
Members-EIect Are Well and Favora=
bly, Known in Their Respective
Communicable Speeches
Made

BY Associated Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, March 29.-The
first actual elections to the Russian
national parliament took place today,
when twelve members of the council of
the empire were chosen by a congress
composed of representative associa-
tions and industry throughout Euro
pean Russia.
There was no speechmaking. The
members chosen are well known men
of affairs and of high standing in their
respective communities. They are all
conservatives.
Former Minister of Commerce Timi-
riazeff, who presided over the congress,
was unanimously elected as one of the
delegates to the council of the empire
and he undoubtedly is destined to be
the leader of the liberals in the upper
chamber.
Members Elected
The other members are:
M. Yassouninsky and M. Glezmer,
members of the st. Petersburg council
of commerce and industry.
M. Avadkoff, president of the indus
trial coal and metal congress at khar-
koff.
NJ. Goudasoff, representing the Baku
bourse committee.
NJ. Kahnekoff, Kieff bourse.
NJ. Moukhine, director of the Volga
Komma bank of Kharkoff.
NJ. Krestovni, president of the Mos
COW beurse committee.
M. Roehwand of the Warsaw bourse
committee.
M. Kramer of the Riga bourse.
M. Baouline of the Nishni Novgorod
bourse.
M. Kozell, a manufacturer of Cath
,,in
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
kankakee Mayor Acquitted

KANKAKEE, ILL.,, March 29.-Charles
Il. Baines, mayor of Milford, ILL.,, who
with Gilbert Vennum, a politician, was
indicted by a grand jury two months
ago on a charge of enticing Myrtle
Taylor, aged 16 years, and Essle Childs,
aged is years, was acquitted yester-
day.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
SKIP KILLS FOUR MINERS
Accident at Ironwood, Mich, Results
in Death at Bottom of
Shaft
2v Associated Press.

IRONWOOD, Mich, March ga
skip that was being hoisted from the
bottom of the Ottawa mine, one mile
west of Hurley, this afternoon fell,
killing two miners and injuring four.
The dead miners lie in twenty feet
of water at the bottom of the shaft,
and an effort is being made to get
the bodies out.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
BIG GAS WE'LL FIRE
IS EXTINGUISHED
By Associated Press.

INDEPENDENCE Kas., March 90
The Kansas Natural Gas compeny's big
gas well below Caney, which was
struck by lightning February %, was
successfully extinguished today.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
DEPUTIES KILL INDIAN BOY
Posse Shoots Down Two Who Were
Suspected of Harboring "Red
Skin" Outlaws
BY Associated Press.

BY Assoc1ated Pfess.
MUSKOGEE, l. T., March ga
posse of deputy marshals hunting the
trio of Wickliffe Indian outlaws in the
Cherokee nation, have shot and killed a
crippled boy and captured the latter's S
uncle, Wassart Ballridge, suspected of
sympathizing with the Wickliffes, ac-
cording to an Indian who arrived here
today from the hills.
The, officers rushed Ballridge's house.
The boy ran and was shot through the
abdomen. The shooting is said to have
aroused the full-blood Cherokee
Indians.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
MARIE M'KENNA TO WED SOON
Special to The Herald.

tations-Groom Is Davenport
Brown
Special to The Herald
WASHINGTON, March 29.-Justice
and Mrs. McKenna have sent out in
vitations for the marriage of their
daughter Marie to Davenport Brown
at noon Wednesday, April 25, at their
residence on Rhode Island avenue.
Invitations are limited to relatives
and close personal friends of the cou
pie. The bride will be attended by her
sister, Mrs. John Leggett Pults of New
York, a bride of last month, Miss For
aker and Miss Cotton.
The couple will go abroad for their
honeymoon travels and will take up
their residence in Boston upon their
return next autumn.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
Mrs. Mary Mabury, San Jose
BY Associated Press.

SAN JOSE, March 29.-Mrs. Mary
Mabury, one of the pioneer residents
of this city and woman known wide
ly as a public benefactress, died at
her home here today, aged "a.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
TROUBLE BREWING IN AFRICA
New Government Has Its Hands Full
and Case Requires Careful
Handling
By Associated Press.

LONDON, March 3O.-The new gov
ernment is finding continual trouble
in it's dealings with South Africa.
BY intervening to delay the execu-
ton of twelve natives convicted of
having been concerned in the ambush
and murder of Police Inspector Hunt
in the recent native rising in Natal,
which has been attributed to the
Ethiopian movement, the imperial au-
thorities have evoked an admittedly
grave and delicate crisis which will
require the most careful handling.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
THE DAYS NEWS
FORECAST

Southern California: Cloudy
Friday with showers; fresh south
wind. Maximum temperature in
Los Angeles yesterday, 80 de-
arees; minimum, 81 degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
Police Courts in Bad Way

be in a deplorable condition, which
calls for reform since they are fire.
quently an obstacle to reaching the
ends of justice. Methods said to be
pursued in these courts are condemned
In its criticism of the police depart
ment the grand jury says that while
the rank and file of the men are honest
and ready to perform the duties i'm
posed on the police by law yet the
police commissioners, the chief and
captains do not give proper instruc-
tiOns to the men.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-30
GRAND JURY CRITICISES
SAN FRANCISCO POLICE
FRAUD AND GROSS NEGLIGENCE
CHARGED
Detectives Will Now Be Hired in
Order to Bring Gamblers and
Other Who Violate Ordinances to
Justice
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 29-The
police commission and officials of the
police department are severely crit
icised in the report of the grand jury,
submitted this afternoon to presiding
Judge Graham, and a recommendation
is made to the supervisors to make pro-
vision for the employment by the dis
trict attorney of four detectives, whose
duty shall be to detect violations of
the law and to act with the district
attorney in raiding and suppressing
gambling and other fragrant social
evils.
Alleged frauds in supplying the jails
with provisions and commissary stores
under the administration of Former
Sheriff Peter j. Curtis are discussed
in the report, which notes that the
city attorney has sufficient evidence to
secure convictions,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-12

Many curious stories Of the healing
OF blindness and diseases by gems are
20 be- found In ancient works. and Il Is
said that the Emperor Theodoslus was
cured of blindness by a stone OF great
brllliancy which was laid ON bis eyes.
What this stone was history unfortu.
nately does not say. The diamond.
ruby, emerald and opal were supposed
% warn the owner Of danger by chang.
Ing color. Pliuy says Of the diamond
that Il Is not only an antldote TO poi.
son. but that II has the power 20 free
the mind from vain fears aud 10 give
bravery. Worn In the cphod Of the
high priest IL determined innocence or
guilt and was used 10 detect accused
persons This gem Is dedicated TO
April. and. worn by those born In that
month. Is lucky.-Myerson's Magazine.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-12

About the middle Of the seventeenth
century Isaac de Ia I'eyrcre. IN an odd
little volume entitled The Pre-Adam-
ites," attempted to prove that there
We're two creations OF men-the first on
the sixth day Of the week OF creation.
when God created man male and fe.
male" The rabbis interpret the above
passage OF holy writ as meaning that
the first rnce 81 human beings were
creatures In which both sexes were
united IN the same Individual. Accord.
ing 10 DE Ia peyrere. Adam was the re-
suit OF the second creation. the male
and female" being having heen the pro
gcnitor OF the gcntiles. Adam the n
Their OF the Jews. 4 great many poo
PIE fell IN with the views OF Be Ia Pey.
rere. and he was the lion OF the hour.
His followers were called 'Pre- Adam
ties" aud they increased In numbers
rapidly until finally the movement be-
came so strong that the founder OF the
sect was compelled 20 90 to Rome and
abjure his doctrine az the feet OF Pope
Alexander VII.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-12
There 4. Plenty of Coal.

Every now and then some statlsticlan
with too much liver utters figures show.
Ing that the worlds coal supply will
last only few hundreds OF years.
Make Il many. many thousands. China
has coal % burn-f0OOO0 square miles
OF coal fields. some say. Japan has
plenty more. Roumanla has enough
FOR the Balkan states II ever they stop
burning powder and one another's
houses. Americas bin will be full for
centuries on centuries. Great Britain
aud Germany will not be coalless soon.
Let Us worry about something else
Everybody's Magazine.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-12
A Moeri.h Legend.

A certain sultan one morning com.
handed his prime minister 20 take a
census OF all the stupid people In his
empire aud let him have the correct
list. The vizicr se; to work. aud at the
head Of the list which was a very long
one. be placed the name OF his sover.
elgn. The latter happeiied 10 be In a
good humor and merely inquired how
be came 10 mt4it that distinction.
Sire" the minister replied. Il have
entered you ON the list because only
two days ago you intrusted large sums
OF money, Tor the alleged purpose OF
buying horses abroad. 10 n couple OF
men who are entire strangers and who
will never come back again"
rs that your opIuiong But suppose
they dor
Then I win erase your name and
place theirs az the head OF the list"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-12
THEY ARE VERY UGLY.



I think the assertion may safely be
made that the women OF Korea are
the most unattractlve Ia the world.
One Of my chief occupations during my
stay I'm the little Hermit Kingdom has
been making dlligent search for a
passably pretty face, have failed 10
hnd one. IL il not that they haven't
pretty eyes. They have-eyes Of soft
est brown and gentlest expression. II
Is not that their features are coarse or
irregular. for. while this may be- true
OF many. Il Is not by any means true
OF all. and have caught glimpses OF
as delicately nodded features at Seoul
as In any other part OF the world.
But the Korean woman Is Just ugly.
She may have fine eyes. she may have
a pretty little nose and mouth and 9th
er features that In themselves are no,
az all unattraetive. but as she Il put
together and as her mental life has
made her she Is ugly.
One doesn't ordinarily SEE much Of
the women Of the better class Ia this
strange little land; but. being admitted.
as have been. TO the imperial palaces
and several houses Of high degree.
have been az least able 20 receive I'm
Dressions. The women who are 20 10
seen on the streets % the cities are
usually slaves or servants Of a low or
der; but. whatever they are. they. each
and every one OF them. look as II they
had hurried out into the street without
taking time 10 dress themselves prop
erly Ladies' Weekly.