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Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
WARS DECREASE.
OIL PRODUCTION
RUSSIAN GE0L0GIST STATES
POTENT FACTS
Says Yearly output Of Cars Realm
Has Fallen OF From Eighty
to sixty-five Million
Barrels

"Oll production in Russia as result
of the war with Japan and internal
revolutions has decreased from an aver
age of SOOOOOOO barrels per year to
65,0O0 600 barrels" said f. Anderson.
geologist for the Emanuel Nobel COM
pany of Russia The latter organiza-
ton is the Standard oil Of Russia,
while Mr.. Nobel Is the Russian Rookie
feler.
The war with Japan affected the
output of oil In Russia so disastgously
that now Russia produces only enough
to supply her own demands. There is
absolutely no hope for the exporting of
oil to other countries under the present
conditions This feature was the source
Of much revenue to the Nobel company.
Besides the effects of the war with
the little brown men, the revolutions
on the part of the Tartars and Arme-
mans have wrought havic with the
industry. The latter classes burned
down hundreds of plants and made des-
olate fields that were once most pro-
ductive."
Are Col Letting Data
F. Anderson, accompanied by w.
Hagdin, director for the Nobel Bros
company, is at present in the United
States collecting data on the production
of oil here. When seen at the AleXan-
dria Mr.. Anderson stated that he and
Mr.. Haydn have investigated the fields
in the Bakersfield districts and were
favorably impressed with the conditions
there.
"At present, as Angelenos know the
industry there is not what it has been,
but there is no doubt a great future for
it, said Mr.. Anderson.
SaN-ar.aI Of tbp ROp1xafal1pr rppreSeOtg-
tives visited Russia not long ago. The
relations between the United States and
Russia are most friendly. When the
Rockefeller agents were visitors I'm
Europe they were extended every cour-
tesy by the Nobel Bros. and by the Rus
sian government
"oil Queen" Is Kind
'"The hospitality of the Americans
toward Mr.. Haydn and myself has
been most gratifying to us and we have
been rendered much assistance, es-
pecia1ly in Los Angeles. Mrs. Emma.
Summers, aptly called the 'oil queen,'
has been most kind to us.
1T is only once in a great while that
one meets woman who is so well
posted upon any one particular indus
try Mrs Summers is burdened with a
great deal Of important knowledge Of
the oil production in the United States
and particularly in California. In Mr..
Hagdin's and my opinion she justly de-
serves the title of oil queen
The American tour of Messrs. Hag-
din and Anderson has taken them
through the oil fields in Texas, Indian
Territory Wyoming, Oklahoma, Kan
sas and Utah. On their return trip to
Europe they will visit the fields
throughout the eastern states. They
have been in the United States since
April 10 last and have engaged passage
on a liner sailing from New York city
July 49, They will go directly to st.
Petersburg, the Nobel Bros head
quarters.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
DIES FROM WOUNDS
INFLICTED BY SELF
AGED MAN ACcOMPLIsHEs SUI.
ClDAL PURPOSE
Found by Wife Welterng in Blood.
Taken to Receiving Hospital and
Passes Away After Lingering Un-
conscious for Three Days

Henry Cotton, aged g. formerly living
at 53S Ceres avenue, who cut his throat
Friday night in fit of dependency.
died yesterday morning at the emer-
gency hospital.
Cotton came from Glasgow, Kan,
about three months ago. He had been
robust and active all his life, and be-
cause he was taken suddenly i'll he
BECAME greatly Respondent it is said,
When he spoke of feeling i'll his wife
advised him to lie down and rest. She
left him after he apparently went to
sleep.
When she returned she was startled
to find him locked i'm the bath room.
She called to him in vain and then ran
across the street and summoned help.
The door was broken down and Col
ton was seen lying on the floor with a
ghastly cut IN his neck and knife
lying on the floor by his side.
The unconscious man was removed to
the emergency hospital. He never re-
covered complete consciousness.
The decedent leaves a widow and
three sons.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
CHICKEN THIEF FLEES
FROM SUPPOSED GHOST
DROPS PULLETS ON SEEING
APPARITION
Airy Garments Of Fowls Owner
Causes Negro to Grow Sick at
Heart From Fear-PoIice Officer
Also Loser

The light and airy attire of Edward
Moore of As Ceres avenue caused a
negro chicken thief to believe he was
a ghost late Saturday night, and this
belief prevented the theft of a dozen
fancy pullets.
Moore was awakened by hearing his
pets squawking in a frenzied way.
Without stopping to dress, Moore
rushed out in his long white "nightie.'
He saw the burly negro in the act
of stuffing his choice pullets in a gunny
sack.
Uttering a hollow groan, Moore
touched the intruder on the shoulder.
The negro turned around and cried:
"Golly, dat am a ghost fer sure!" He
dropped his bag and ran as If the
prince Of darkness was after him.
Moore reported his loss to Special
Policeman j. E. Canes, janitor at the
central police station.
Guess I'll take look at my
chickens" remarked Canes.
To his dismay, he found six of his
finest hens missing. He is hot on the
trail of the negro chicken thief.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
LITTLE BOYS CONFESS
BEING PETTY THIEVES
PLACED IN DETENTION HOME
BY POLICE
Found in Rear of Saloon With Plum
der in Their Possession-Tell Pa
thetic Tale Which Officers Say Is
Absolutely False

With six empty demijohns and case
of empty beer bottles. Walter Fowler,
years old, and Harry Thomas, years
old, were arrested by Patrolman Shand
on Main street last evening and brought
to the central station, where they were
charged with petty larceny.
When found by the officer the boys
we're in the rear of saloon near
Sixth street on Main, and they first
told the officers they had found the
bottles and had expected to sell them,
but upon close questioning the little
fellows broke down and admitted haV-
ing taken the bottles from saloons
It is said that the boys have been in
similar trouble before and that they
are now out on probation One of the
little fellows, Walter Fowler, told a
pathetic story of not having any home
or mother but this is said to be abso-
lutely false by the officers who know
the boys and their parents. Walter
Fowler lives at 1882 West Pico street
and Harry Thomas at 544 Wall street.
The little chaps were taken to the
Detention home and it is likely they
will be kept there until they show no
signs of wanting to steal bottles and
other things
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
HURT BY FALL FROM CAR
Greek Laborer Suffers Conclusion Of
the Brain While Allehting
From Movlnu Coach

While attempting TO alight from a
North Griffin avenue car yesterday
morning, Milikos Melish, a Greek
laborer. fell, sustaining concussion Of
the brain.
The accident occurred opposite the
medical college on Buena Vista street
The injured man was given temporary
moved to the receiving hospital.
The surgeons could not find any frac-
ture OF the skull, but consider the mans
condition serious.
After giving his name, Melish lapsed
into Inconsistencies and late In the
afternoon was taken TO the county hos
pital
The police were unable 20 learn any
particulars about the man.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
PLAN TO ABOLISH
TRADING STAMPS
MERCHANTS SAY SCHEME IS
UNPR0FITABLE.
Meeting Will Be Held In Burbank Hall
When Pros and Cons of Ques-
tion viii Be Dis
cussed

Several of the smaller merchants
doing business in Los Angeles have
come to the conclusion that as a trade
producer the trading stamp has out.
lived it's usefulness and they have
started a crusade for it's abolition. A
meeting will be held in Burbank hal
tonight for the purpose of trying t.
reach an agreement on this question
Business in trading stamps has
grown to large proportions in this
city. There are no less than sever
companies operating here and as a
result of the competition of these con-
Germs the feature that once made this
business attractive and profitable fol-
the retail merchants has been entirely
eliminated. The trading stamp privi-
lege, which formerly possessed ele-
ments of monopoly for merchants in
certain districts, now is at the com
mand of anybody willing to pay the
price, and as a consequence what once
was source of profit has been turned
into one of loss for many of the con-
Germs using these stamps.
Things apparently have been going
from bad to worse for some time and
finally a movement has been started
which has for its object the abandon
ment of the practice of giving trad
ing stamps. Whether an agreement in
IeSdEQ lO JHlS Cdn Ue IedCneu II
somewhat problematical.
Will Discuss Alternative
In view of this an alternative propo-
sition has been suggested, and this
also will be discussed at the meeting
to be held tonight. This proposition
is that the merchants unite and form
a trading stamp company of their own.
1t is claimed that the business yields
a large profit and those who favor this
idea say they can see no reason why
they should not secure this profit for
themselves rather than permit it to
go into the hands of an outside con-
cern.
The great trouble with the trading
stamp business is competition among
these companies. When the business
was started and there was only one of
these concerns in the field the privi-
lege of using the stamps was given to
only one merchant in a district. In
this way the merchant using the
stamps was given decided advantage
over his competitors in that district
and he could well afford to pay the
price demanded for the privilege. But
the business proved so profitable that
other companies entered the field and
it was not long until the monopoly
feature was entirely wiped out.
Became a Liability
One merchant no longer had an ad-
vantage over another and with all of
them on the same level the trading
stamp soon became liability instead
of an asset.
A large attendance is expected at
the meeting to be held in Burbank
hall tonight. Among those who are
scheduled to deliver addresses are j.
F. PauIding, secretary of the Mer-
chants exchange, and J. A. Fazenda,
a Central avenue merchant. The sub
ject, however, will be open for dis
cussion to anybody who cares to take
part and the chances are it will be
quite thoroughly threshed out. Mr..
Fazenda is strong advocate of the
plan to form cooperative company
among the merchants for the purpose
of securing control of the trading
stamp business.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
WILL SWELL FUND
BY SALE OF BOOKS
Y. M. C. A. DIRECTORS OFFER
WORLDS CLASSICS"
Money Derived From Unique Plan
Will Be Added to Amount
In Hand for New
Building

Announcement is made by the Young
Mems Christian association that it has
made arrangements with the Interna-
tional Library bureau of Washington,
d. c., whereby 1t is enabled to offer
1000 sets of the work known as the
Worlds Classics" consisting of twenty
volumes. at $40 a set. The money to be
derived from the sale of these books
will be added to the building fund of
the association.
The regular price of this work is S95
set. The international Library bu-
reau had taken orders for 1000 sets in
San Francisco at this price, but before
deliveries could be made the city was
ruined by the earthquake and fire. The
books were already in transit for these
deliveries, and in view of this the coast
manager for the bureau was asked tv
try to make arrangements for their dis
position in Los Angeles Negotiations
were opened with President Let's of the
Young Mems Christian association,
with the result that the books will be
Offered here at a greatly reduced price.
Indorsed by Critics
The work is strongly indorsed by
some of the best literary critics in the
country. Speakin of the books, Presi-
dent Let's of the association says:
Il have the Classic Tales in my
library and find them rare collection.
These are invaluable to the book lover,
the library collector and the student
alike. On account of the great merit
these books have, 1 have given them
prominent place in my own library,
and they should be found in every
home. The books bear an additional
value in their mechanical construction.
The work in hand water colors and
hand photogravure in the different vol
umes could not be better, as such work
was done by some of the best artists in
this country. These books cover a broad
field and are a library In themselves.
The biographical sketches of the differ
ent authors and the critical opinions
given by the international Library of
Washington and DR.. Johnson's writing
are something that have never yet been
in print"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
HORSE PERILS PEDESTRIANS
Runaway on Mad Course Down South
Broadway Is Eventually Caught
at Fifth Street

A runaway horse belonging to M. ].
Mcmahon of 4077 South Woodlawn ave-
nue. dashed down South Broadway at
the noon hour yesterday, endangering
scores of persons.
Patrolman ID. l.. Adams was at Sec
ond and Broadway when he saw the
horse run down the street with light
buggy swaying behind him.
The officer warned people of their
danger and made grab at the dang
ling rens of the horse as it dashed by.
Missing his hold the officer ran and
jumped on n car. The motorman en-
tered into the spirit of the chase and
overlook the horse at Fifth street
So far as reported no one was injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
RAILROAD BRIEFS

c. G. Ritchie, general western agent
of the Northwestern, with headquar-
ters in San Francisco, will arrive In
Los Angeles today on business visit
G. II. Patten, passenger agent for the
Salt Lake. has been transferred to Salt
Lake City to succeed H. II. Twining,
who resigned to go into business for
himself
A yearly report Of the financial stand
ing of the Rock Island shows that there
was a large increase In the net earn
ings Of the road last year over that of
the year before.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
DISCUSS TEMPERANCE WORK
Ministers Hold Meeting on Eve Of
State and County Anti
Saloon Conventions

AS result OF the call sent out by
Dr. 10. S. Chapman as a prelude to the
state and county anti-saloon conven-
tons which will be held this week In
Los Angeles, meeting of the con-
ference ministers was held yesterday
afternoon at the First Methodist
church.
Presiding Elder A. w. Atkinson of
the Los Angeles Methodist district pre-
sided DR.. p. f. Bresee, pastor of the
Church of the Nazarene, offered prayer.
Rev A. G. Smither pastor of the First
Christian church, made the address OF
welcome. DIR. Chapman dwelt on the
Ant-Saloon league work. making a
stirring appeal for the cause he es-
pouseA
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
ASKS FOR HELP
FROM RAILROADS
SEE AMERICA FIRST LEAGUE
NEEDS MONEY
Pamphlet Points Out Advertising That
Is Being Given to Railways.
VIII Probably Be Aided
Financially

The See America First league has is
sued statement showing that there
is now but S6 in the treasury, With
several salaries unpaid, and asks for
help from the railroads to maintain
the league. The pamphlet that has
been sent out states that 1t Is the
opinion of the league that the railroads
are receiving the greatest benefit from
the work that It is doing and that they
should be willing to pay for 1t.
1t states that the officers have
worked faithfully without pay, and
are willing to do so, but that there are
expenses that must be met, such as
the salaries of stenographers bills for
stationery and postage and incidentals.
Commercial clubs and chambers of
commerce have been notified that sub
scriptions from them for $50 would be
gladly accepted and they have freely
responded but this money has been
used in defraying expenses until only
Sc remains in the treasury.
Local railroad officials are en-
thusiastic over the work that the
league is doing and say that the rail-
roads should each bear its proper pro-
portion of the expenses of the league.
The general opinion in Los Angeles is
that the appeal will be needed and the
itdAut b0 pdN OAA ~ 6OON
basis.
Railroads Should Contribute
"They are doing great work for
America" said T. c. Peck, assistant
general passenger agent of the Salt
Lake route, yesterday. "The railroads
are deriving a profit that cannot be
estimated from what the league is
doing.
There is no reason why each road
should not contribute its share to sus-
tanning the league. I believe that the
officials of all the roads take the same
view that / do
''Dr. Grant, who Is now in Los An
geles, but leaves for the north tonight
and will then go east to lecture on the
beautiful scenery of America, is a
true American. He is working with
out pay and asks for none. The work
of men like him cannot but be benefi-
cial to the country and to the rail-
roads"
The question as to whether the roads
will contribute toward supporting the
league will be brought up and decided
at the meeting of the Transcontinental
Passenger association held on June 26.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
Use
DR.. Graves
Tooth Powder

and note the delicious after taste.
Even if you have good teeth they
need regular attention twice-a-
day. Watch the effect on your
friends.
In handy metal cans or bottles, 2Oc.
DR.. Graves Tooth Powder Co.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12

daughter at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard r.. Huntington on Saturday,
making Mr.. Huntington sr., a grand
parent for the first time.
When seen yesterday Mr.. Hunting
ton said that as far as he had oh
served money affairs and conditions In
general in the east were good, but that
he had had but little time to give to
anything except personal business.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
H. E. HUNTINGTON is GRANDPA
is Proud of Granddaughter Who Ar
rived While He Was East

Good morning, grandpa" was the
salLtation that greeted Henry e.
Huntington yesterday morning when
he went to his Office upon returning
from New York city, where he has
been for several weeks.
Mr.. Huntington smiled and ac-
knowledged that he was proud of the
term by which he was addressed. The
occasion was the arrival of a baby
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
METHODIST REVIVAL OPENS
Mineral Park, esrvanza, Turned Into
Tent City for Meeting Of
CopFerence

Mineral park, Garvanza is now I'm full
operation. A large number of tents are
pitched on the encampment, occupied
by the attendants from Southern Cali
fornia and Arizona conference.
Much interest is manifested at all the
meetings and the results are most salts
factory, It is said.
General superintendent B. p. Hart
is expected to arrive today. He will
preside at the conference which will
open tomorrow.
Rev. James Craig Of Arizona. will
preach at 2:SO p. m. and Evangelist b.
G. Dewey of Illinois at 1880 p. m.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
De You Want to Know
What You Swallow ?

There is a growing sentiment in this
country in favor OF MEDICINES OF KNOWN
oDMPosITIoN. 1t is but natural that one
should have some interest in the compo-
sition of that which he or she is expected
to swallow, whether it be food, drink or
medicine.
Recognizing this growing disposition
on the part of the public, and satisfied
that the fullest publicity can only add to
the wel-earned reputation of his meit-
cines, Dr. R. V. Pierce, OF Buffalo, N. Y,
has ataken time by the forelock," as 1t
were and Is publishing broadcast list
Of all the ingredients entering into bis
leading medicines, the Golden Medical
Discovery the popular liver inVigorator,
stomach tonic, blood purifier and heart
regulator; also of his "Favorlto Prescrip-
tion" for weak, over worked, broken
down, nervous and invalid women.
This bold and outspoken movement on
She part OF DIR. Pierce, has, by showing
exactly what his well-known medicines
are composed of, completely dlsarmed all
harpng critics who have heretofore un-
Justly attacked them. A little pamphleI
has been compiled, from the standard
medical authorities OF all the several
schools of practice, showing the strongest
endorsements by leading medical writer's
OF the several ingredients which enter into
DIR. Perce'S medicines. A copy OF this
little book is mailed free to any one de-
string TO learn more concerning the valu-
able, native, medicinal plants which enter
into the com position OF DR.. Pierce's med
icines Address DR.. Pierce as above.
DR.. Pierces Pleasant Pellets are tjny.,sug-
ar-coated anti-bilious granules. They reg
ulate and invigorate stomach. Liver and
Bowels. Do not beget the pill habit" but
cure constipa tion. One or two each day for
n laxative and regulator. three or four Tor an
active cathartic. Once tried always In favor
$oU,UUU The Peoples cop mon Sense
Medical Adviser. book that sold 70 the ex-
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12

tent OF 500. 600 copies a few
years ago. at $50 per copy.
Last year Wo gave away
e80. 1000 worth OF these inValua-
bic books. This year Ne shall
give away $4,000 worth OF
them. viii yOu share In this
benelit7 III 50. send only p
one-cent stamps to cover cost
of mailing only for book In
etiif paper covers. or 81 stamps
Tor cloth bound Address DR..
b v. Pierce. Buffalo. n. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-26
City Court of Birmingham.

In the first division of the city court the
case of Clara M. Bealle VS.. Alabama Steel
and Wire company is still on trial This
Is the second of the Virginia mine cases
to be tried. 1t has engaged the attention
of the court since Monday, the 14th inst,
and is likely to continue until the middle
of next week.
In the second division the case of Benja-
min Jaffe VS.. Birmingham Railway, Light
and Power company went to the jury at
o clock yesterday afternoon.
The following new suits were filed in
the city court yesterday:
Prowell Hardware company VS.. Inez b.
Jones; assumpsit.
jeff Pack VS.. Warrior Pratt Coal COM
pany. The plaintiff asks of the defendant
$4,000 damages for alleged personal in
Juries.
James M. Collier VS. Sloss- Sheffield Steel
and Iron company
This is also a suit for alleged personal
injuries In which the plaintiff claims $40, :
600 as damages
Emil Nathan & Co. VS.. George Binnie;
attachment suit for $500.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-26
BIBLE ASSOCIATION
TO MEET TOMORROW
Session Will Be at the ST. Paul Meth.
odst Episcopal Church In
SmithfieId.

The following is the programme for the
meeting of the Elyton District Sunday
Bible School association at st. Paurs
Methodist Episcopal church at Smithfield
tomorrow
Meeting called to order by President
Samuel d. Monroe.
2:30 p. m.-Devotional exercises
Song by congregation.
Scripture reading by Superintendent of
Compton Sunday school.
Prayer by the Rev. s. NJ. Lester, pas
tor of the M. f. church, Smithfield
Song-St. Paul Sunday school.
Welcome address-Superintend St.
Paul school.
Song-Elyton NJ. E. Sunday school.
Response-Superntend Baptist Sun
day school, Powderly.
Duet-Green Springs Sunday school,
Enrolment of delegates.
Song-Powderly NJ. E. Sunday school.
Presidents message.
Song-Baptist Sunday school of Pow
derby.
Report of secretary-treasurer.
Quartet-West End NJ. E. Sunday
school,
Beginners Course and Cradle ROLF,
Mrs. e. c. Thurston.
Lesson Construction in Primary and
Junior Grades" Mrs. T. L. Woodruff.
Song-West End Baptist school
Home Department Mrs. r. f. Lewis.
Reports of committees.
New business.
Sunday School and Temperance
Cause" general discussion
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-26
TRACTION PARK.
Up-to-Date Resort for Patronage Of
CoIored People.

Traction park has been put in readiness
for the summer season of 1906 and is now
one of the best equipped summer parks
for colored people. IN the SOUTH Among
the amusement enterprises provided are
a merry-go-round. stating rink. figure 8
roller-coaster. auditorium, dancing pa
vilion. casino and electric theatre.
Next Monday Traction park will be
thrown open for the Use of all colored or
CARNATIONS desiring to make dates for
picnics, dances and outings of various
kinds. No expense has been spared in
making the place attractive and the indi-
cations are that 1t Will be crowded by the
colored people of the Birmingham district.
Special inducements will be offered TO COL
ored churches and secret orders desiring
picnic dates.
Traction park, strictly colored resort
up-to-date in every particular, is merely
another evidence Of BirminEham's pro-
gress.