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Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-14
OIL TANK FLOODED AND
STICKY FLUID RUNS OUT
Special to The Herald.

PASADENA, Dec. 1S.-Complaints
were filed at the city hall with the city
street superintendent this morning
charging that the negligence of Blod-
get. White & Baldwin, a firm of Los
Angeles contractors, was responsible
for the flooding of east side back yards
with crude Oil
Just prior TO the recent rains the
contractors, who have the contract for
oiling several streets in the east side,
received a shipment of road oil. Hav-
ing more than their storage capacity
would accommodate, they dug a hole
In the ground near the intersection
of North Lake avenue with the Santa
Fe tracks, constructed a reservoir and
dumped the oil in II for safe keeping.
The rains washed the dam out and
completely emptied the reservoir of its
oil The greasy flood spread on the
torrent of storm water and flooded the
neighborhood.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-14
THR0oP HON0RED
BY LOVING CHILDREN
special to The Herald.

PASADENA, Dec. l3.-Founders'
day at Throop Polytechnic institute
was fittlngly observed today by special
exercises. In addition to commemorate
the meeting was also turned for a few
moments into a lodge of sorrow for the
late Mrs. C., A. Vose, one of Throop'a
most liberal patrons. The news OF
Mrs. YOses death came to Pasadena
only yesterday.
The program was entirely In the
hands OF the students, with the eK-
ception of tribute to Father
Throop, which was paid by DR.. 10. L.
COnger. The exercises were very
largely attended; in fact, the assembly
hall was completely filled.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-14
CHEWED SOAP TO
PROVE INSANITY
BY Associated Press.

STOCKTON, Dec. 13.-The plea of
insanity set up by the defendant, Ed
Wilson, charged with the murder of
Lou Hill, a woman of the half world,
was knocked out today.
Alienists testified that he was sane,
and testimony was also introduced to
the effect that he had slammed in
sanity and admitted it.
1t was shown that he had chewed
laundry soap so as to froth at the
mouth.
Argument will begin this evening
and the case will go to the jury to-
morrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-14
TOURIST KILLED IN WRECK
Many injured In Parting Of Coupling
on Southern Pacific's Sunset
Limited

BY Associated Press.
Ell PASO, Texas, Dec. 1S.--One man
was killed and his body cut in two and
horribly mangled, another seriously
hurt and several others painfully
bruised today by the breaking of a
coupling on one Of the tourist cars Of
the Southern Pacific Sunset limited
train.
The dead man Is William Fl. Fair
clough of Ridgeway, N. j., a retired
capitalist, going to California. When
the train parted Fairclough, who was
passing from one car to another car,
was thrown between the cars and
ground to pieces.
Another passenger, a Mexican, was
brought to a hospital here.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-14
EMPEROR DlSS0LVES
GERMAN REICHSTAG

BERLIN, Dec. 13.-Emperor William
dissolved the reichstag today and
ordered new elections in consequence of
the government defeat by IT'S to 1853
votes, of the bill authorizing what the
ministry contends is an adequate num-
ber of troops to end the insurrection in
German Southwest Africa, and hold the
colony against a recurrence of the re-
belliOn.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-14
Governor Grants Reprieve

PHOENIX, Ariz.-Gov. Kibbey this
afternoon granted reprieve to Janu-
airy is to G. c. Leigh, who is sentenced
to be hanged in Kingman tomorrow,
Counsel for Leigh says he desires to
bring proceedings to establish the tenn
porary insanity of his client when the
murder was committed.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-14
FLASHES FR ON THE WIRES
To Vote ON Salary Increase
N Assoclated Press.

WASHINGTON-The house agreed
today to vote on the resolution increas-
Ing salaries of senators ana representa-
tives to $500 and making other in
creases In officials salaries when the
legislative bill is reported to the house
from the committee OF the whole. The
resolution also fixes the salaries of the
vice president and speaker at $4,000
and OF the cabinet officers at $4,000,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-14
Machinists Get Increase

DENVER-Two thousand machinists
employed in Denver shops will receive
an increase in wages January l ranging
Manufacturers association of Denver
has decided upon this action in response
to request of the Machinists union.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-14
Get Data for lest Case

SAN FRANCISCO-Relat u the
securing of facts In the Japanese school
case a second conference was held today
between United States District Attorney
Devlin, School Director Altman, City
Attorney Burke and Assistant city At
torney w. r. Doggett This conference
followed one held Yesterday and was
for the purpose of drawing up of the
data to be submitted in the trial of a
test Casp
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-14
n. M. Larue Is Dead

SACRAMENTO, CALI. NJ. Larue
died in this city at 12 o'clock last night.
He was native of Kentucky rs years
OF age, was an ex-speaker of the as
sembly and served term as railroad
commissioner. He leaves a widow and
three sons.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-14
KITCHEN STOVE EXPLoDES
Gas Goes of with Report Heard for
Blocks-Fires Building and
Iniures Occupants
BY Associated Press.

By Associated PreSS.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13.-With a
report that was heard for blocks, gas
from a kitchen stove exploded in the
fiat occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Hamil-
ton at 1107 Market street this morn
ing, setting fire to the building.
Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton, who were
in the room were hurled through a
door, both sustaining severe in
iurieS,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-14
vanderbIIt Thrown in Lake

NEW YORK-w. X. Vanderbilt jr.,
with his chauffeur was speeding his
sixty-horse power racing automobile on
the shore of Lake Success Long Island,
today when the front axle snapped and
the body of the car struck the ground.
Mr.. Vanderbilt was hurled into the lake.
He sank through the thin ice, but rose
Immediately and swan ashore unin-
1ured.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-14
ASSESSORS Enjoy Meeting

OAKLAND, Cal.-The sixth annual
convention of the state assessors, which
commenced here yesterday. is largely
attended and is proving to be a most
interesting and enjoyable session.
trip about the bay was taken this
morning and all points of interest
visited
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-14
Boston Mail Wrecked

NEW YORK-The Boston mail train
No. 20 on the New York, New Haven &
Hartford railroad was wrecked near
Melrose in the outskirts of the city
early this morning. None of the pas
sengers was hurt. Twenty postal clerks
were thrown about and cut severely.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-14
WILL INVESTIGATE
THE LUMBER TRUST
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-The house
today, after some discussion, adopted
a resolution of Mr.. Miller of Kansas
authorizing the secretary of commerce
and labor to investigate the cause of
the high price of lumber in the va
rious stages of manufacture and sale
with the object of ascertaining wheth-
er the present high prices are the re-
suit of a trust.
Everything you want YOU will find in
the classified page. One cent word.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-14
RedIands Votes for Bonds

EDLANDS-Redlands today voted
to issue $4,000 in municipal bonds for
current expenses for the coming year,
ISL for to 80 against.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-14
Jury Is Secured

TACOMA-A jury was secured this
afternoon for the trial of Chester
Thompson for the murder of Judge
George Mead Emory in Seattle. Court
took recess until tomorrow morning,
when taking of testimony will begin.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-14
Refuse slmpIified Spelling

WASHINGTON-The house members
of the joint congressional committee on
printing today agreed upon joint reso-
luton directing the following of ap-
proved authorities of the English lam
guage in the spelling used in all pub
lie documents.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-14
URGES DOCKING STATION
ON THE PACIFIC COAST
By Associated Pross.

BY AsSUCIdItu 1T %,
WASHINGTON. Dec. 13.-According
to the annual report of Rear Admiral
Moredcai Endicott, chief Of the bu-
reau or yards and Cocks, there is ur-
gent need for additional dry docks.
The establishment of docking sta
ton on the South Pacific coast is
again recommended.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-14
Shoots Man and Suicides

NAMPA Idaho-Thomas Daley, a
mill operator from Winslow, Ontario
was shot in the abdomen and probably
fatally wounded by Grace Davis in a
resort here early today. The woman
then killed herself, firing bullet into
her brain.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-14
Saloon Is Robbed

PLACERVILLE, Cal.-The saloon OF
A. A. Meyers in the center of the city
was burglarized this morning and over
$1,000 in cash carried away.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-14
Beach Residents Enthusiastic

The meeting held in Venice last
night was a most representative one.
The banquet hall in the ship hotel was
practically filled by an audience COM
posed of the more substantial citizens.
including the promoters of the great
enterprises at Venice and Ocean Park.
With one voice, at the conclusion of
the speech making, the meeting voted
most enthusiastically that it was the
sense of the meeting that Venice and
Ocean Park become a. part of Greater
Los Angeles.
The vote was taken after several
members of the consolidation commits
sion had spoken, and later Abbot Kin
ney and other leading citizens of the
two towns consulted with the commits
sioners regarding the steps necessary to
be taken in order to bring about the
desired consolidation.
Further conferences were arranged
and it is expected that soon after the
Cahuenga annexation election another
election will be held to include strip
Of territory reaching to the boundaries
of Venice and Ocean Park, and that
these places at the same time will vote
in favor of joining the metropolis.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-14

"HaVe you any good reason for SUI
ing him for breach Of promise? Did
he show your daughter any marked at
tention?"
ANY attention! Why, man alive!
He once gave her his seat In trolley
ar."-New York Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-14
Spanish Laborers for Hawaii

HONOLULU-The territorial board G
immigration has decided to bring 100
laborers from Spain to the islands.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-14
ANNEXATION IS
SET IN MOTION
BEACH CITIES EAGER TO
COME IN
Venice and ocean Park Enthusiastic.
Santa Monica Has Freeholders'
Charter and Must Wait
for Amendment

Ocean Park and Venice are to be-
come part of Greater Los Angeles.
As result of meeting Aeld in the
ship hotel at Venice last night the ma
chinery necessary to secure the an
nexatlon of the two beach cities tC
the metropolis Immediately will be put
In motion.
1t is expected by those directly in
terested i'm the annexation project that
early I'm the coming year the two
young but vigorous resorts on the
Bay of Santa Monica will have at least
partially fulfilled the dream of city
extending from the mountains to the
sea.
Santa Monica also is not only will
ing, but anxious, to become another
Jewel in the crown OF Southern Cali
fornia, so it Is confidently declared
but owing to the fact that that city
has adopted freeholders charter II
will be necessary to wait at least two
years, or until a promised constitu-
tional amendment is adopted, before
she will be able to be placed in the
resquisite setting.
Consolidation fever is spreading
and in San Pedro Wilmington and
Long Beach the symptoms are becom-
ing most pronounced, while in Pasa-
dena there is more than a suspicion of
cCntagion.
Consolidation in the Air
The desire on the part of various
municipalities or towns in Los Angeles
county, when not the result of natural
pride in being an integral part of a
city whose population is expected soon
to reach the million mark and be
thpOIphnI1t 70 world q G n l.
ter of wealth, industry and education,
is born of a knowledge that necessity,
sooner or later, will make it necessary
to preserve existence.
The owens river flood truly is re-
garded as the waters of life, and the
necessity of inheriting a portion of
these waters is the argument that is
most convincing.
Advocates of consolidation point to
the fact that wells from which nearly
all the suburban cities draw their wa
ter supply gradually are becoming less
stable, as a result of the increased use
of water for irrigation purposes nearer
the source of supply, and it is declared
that sooner or later practically all of
Los Angeles county must depend to
a great extent upon the supply to be
brought down from Owens river.
Members of the consolidation COM
mission use as an argument rather
than threat that inasmuch as COM
munities which are annexed after the
voting of bonds for certain purpose
are not liable for the payment of those
bonds, Los Angeles could not afford to
admit any city or town after bonds for
constructing the owens river conduit
have been voted.
AS a result, consolidation must be
completed and the boundaries of the
greater city be definitely defined be-
fore the main issue of the bnods is
voted upon.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-14

Everything you want YOU will hnd In
the classified page. one cent a word.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-14
Present Facts and Figures

Nearly every member of the consoli-
dation commission was present at last
nights meeting.
DIR. ]. M. White was chosen chair
man and DR.. e. B. Goodwin secretary.
Chairman White declared himself
heartily in favor of consolidation, and
this statement was greeted with ap-
plause, as were those of the several
speakers.
President S. p. Butler of the commits
sion briefly explained the origin and OBJ
jects of the commission and that the
members were desirous of giving all the
information of any description they
possessed.
Motley II. Flint, postmaster of Los
Angeles was the first speaker, and he
laid particular stress upon the benefits
which would accrue to the residents Of
Venice and Ocean Park IN the way of
postal facilities should they become a
part OF Los Angeles. He also gave fig
ures showing that the rate of taxation
would not be greater and possibly not
so heavy as at present Mr. Flint urged
the citizens to take advantage of the
owens river water system, as the sup
ply of water from wells was uncertain
and surely I'm time would cease, as in
the case Of Hawaii, which Mr.. Flint
predicted would I'm time become des-
ert.
One Set of Officers
Milton X. Young said that there were
three objects to be attained--a con-
solldated city with one set OF officers,
the Owens river aqueduct and a free
harbor. He said that 1t was a folly to
have two sets Of officers and he showed
how successfully the consolidation plan
had worked in San Francisco for fifty
years.
Mr.. Young said that Venice and Ocean
Park virtually are part of Los An
geles, but he pointed out the many adj
vantages which would result to the
beach cities should they in fact become
consolidated with the greater city.
John @. Mott spoke in the same
strain ana added that under the con-
solidation plan 1t would be much easier
to secure the construction OF a harboI
In Santa Monica bay, II II were de-
sired, should this district be CONSOLE
dated with and have the prestige OF
belonging to a city which was destined
TO be one of the most important in the
| United States.
He said that the cities would not
lose their identity by consolidation as
che borough system would be adopted
and the names by which the various
cities and towns now are known would
continue to be used.
l Mr.. Mott told In glowing manner Of
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NEXT WEDNESDAY A
CATHOLIC HOLY DAY
Will Be Feast of the Assumption-To
Be Four Masses at ST.
Paul's.

The 18th of August is observed through
out the Catholic world as the Feast of
the Assumption of the blessed virgin into
heaven. 1t is holy day of obligation,
when Catholics must attend mass under
pain of mortal sin.
At St Paurs church there will be four
masses-at g. 7, s and o'clock. Follow
ing the last mass there will be the bene-
diction Of the Blessed Sacrament.
Tomorrow being the vigil of the feast,
will be a fast day, when the faithful can
eat only one fun meal; and at that meal
no flesh meat can be served.
Confessions will be heard tomorrow aft
ernoon and Wednesday morning between
the masses.
The Rev. Father McDermott was the
celebrant and preacher at 1890 yester-
day. He delivered a short but edifying
and impressive discourse on the ten lepers
cleansed by Jesus. only one of whom
turned back to glorify God. And Jesus
said; Were there not ten cleansed? But
where are the nine?'
Only one said, THANK you Lord"
The preacher said that although this
miracle of cleansing the lepers was
wrought in a far away country, and these
words of Christ were spoken nearly 1000
years ago, the lesson comes with force to
us today THE text" he said applies
to all of us--to you and to me. Our pray
ers are filed too often with give me
this or give me that and we forget too
often to thank the Lord for blessings be-
slowed"
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JOHN PAUL JONES
CHALLENGED DUEL
INVITED LIEUTENANT PARKER
or ROYAL NAVY TO A COMBAT
ON CRANEY ISLAND NEAR
JAMESTOWN IN 1874.

Norfolk, Va, August 12.-(Specia1.)-
Near Norfolk, Va within sight of sewens 5
Point, where next year will be held the
jamestown Ter-Centennial exposition
concentrating the birth of the nation
at jamestown In 1907. is Craney island,
famous as the scene of a severe British
repulse in the war of 1872, and still earlier
as favorite dueling ground of Virginia
gentlemen. John Paul Jones, America S
great sea-1ghter, on several occasions
proposed to fight out differences of opln-
ion on the island. For some reason, how
eveg, none of his challenges were ac-
eepted
The last occasion upon whcsh Admiral
Jones invited any one to meet him on
Craney Island. according to the provisions
of the knghtiy CODE was in connection
with his challenge of Lieutenant Parker
of the Royal navy In f774
On his way back from a short trip to
his plantation on the bank of the Kappa
hammock, Jones had stopped for a few
days in Norfolk He was invited to ball
In the city and found several officers of
the Royal navy in attendance. Among
them was Lieutenant Parker, relative
of Admiral Sir Peter Parker, who after
ward attacked Fort Moultrle, off Char
lesion.
Between the dances the gentlemen dis
cussed the probabilities of rupture with
England on account of the provisions of
the stamp act. In the course of discussion
Lieutenant Parker made disparaging re-
ma ri h. W.T.
Jones promptly knocked him down. Par
ker was dragged away by his friends
Jones retired to a tavern and through
his friend, Granville Hurst sent word to
Parker that he would gladly meet him
with pistols at ten PAGES on Craney Is
land. al the lieutenant's convenience.
No answer to this communication was
received and Jones. though eager to fight
had to be satisfied with the punishment
he had already administered to Parker. It
is said that the British officers of the
little squadron to which Parker was at
tached. to man, refused to act as his
second in the affair. declaring that he had
behaved disgracefully and deserved the
treatment he had received at the hands
of Jones. Parker soon afterward left Nor
folk.
The ladies of Virginia made a hero of
Jones for the prompt manner in which
he had taken UP the lieutenants remark.
This was the last occasion Jones ever
figured in any way in this country as a
dueist. The next year he was busy maxi
ing preparations to defend the honor of
his adopted country with gun powder
and cannon ball
In pursuing this object Jones shortly
after the Parker incident visited the
French Frigate La Terpschore In Norfolk
harbor and was furnished by Prince
Philip Joseph, Duke of Chartres, with
plans OF the frigate. From these plans
was built the ship Alliance. which was
with him in his battle with the Seranls.
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COMPLETES INSPECTION
Bank Examiner Jones Reports on De.
funct Chicago Bank.

Chicago, August 12.-Bank Examiner c.
c. Jones completed his inspection of the
affairs of the defunt Milwaukee Avenue
State bank today and will forward his re-
port of 1t to the authorities at Springfield
tomorrow. The official was retcent con-
corning the exact results Of his investi-
cations, but intimated that the total
shortage discovered is between $500 900
and 81 100000
The local police and the states attor-
neys office continued their inquistions.
Inspector Shipper questioned more than
a dozen Of the institutions employees seek
ing information from watchmen, book
keepers, assistant tellers and other minor
officials. One bookkeeper was positive
that President stenslands son was cog
infant of the shaky condition OF the bank
previous to July Ia, the date ON which
young Stensand claims he first suspect
ed irregularities on the part of his father.
Other employees told the inspector of mid
night trips to the bank by President
Stensland and Cashier Herring.
The information is regarded as impor
tant by the police
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as compared with a corresponding move
ment in June, 1905. of 9.H22S6 tons, and
In June, 1904 of 5.55s. 44S tons. During the
first six months of 1906 similar total ship
ments aggregated 23.32S.5O5 net tons, and
were nearly . millions In excess Of those
for the corresponding months in 1906, and
over l5la millions greater than in the first
half of 1904. Ore and minerals were moved
in greatest bulk. shipments for the first
half of the year having amounted to 49,
22S.107 net tons, in contrast with 1884
6S2 tons during the first six months of
1905.
Domestic freight moved through the
Detroit river during June amounted TO
7Ss0,05o net tons, of which 1,903,5 repre-
scented northbound and 5,476,539 south
bound movement. Coal G,6Se, 259 tons) con-
stituted the great bulk of the northbound
movement, while the more important
items in the southbound movement were
4sl9,146 bushels of corn, 4,54S,49S bushels
of oats, 1,7s6.S29 bushels of wheat, and A.
1s4SO5 tons of iron ore. During the four
months ending June 30, freight move
ments through this river aggregated 49,
751,s46 net tons the northbound ship
ments constituting 4,421. 96l tons and the
southbound 1880, 4s5 tons Movements Of
vessels through this waterway during
June numbered 1898 of 6,493,S76 net tons,
while similar movements for the four
months ending June 30 aggregated 1892 of
14,s66,91S net tons, divided into north
bound movement of S543 of 6Ss9,O99 tons
and southbound movement of 1899 of s.
027 S19 tons.
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clever commedian will hear from this
lady in a silk bathing suit of French
make. which is SO constructed as to
hamper the limbs of the swimmer as lit
tie possible and leave little room for
speculation as to the figure 1t is also
reported that movement has been started
to apply for Carnegie medal for the
brave actor Little Chip, when seen
later, refused to talk of the rescue, fur
Their than to say that he had had many
engagements in his theatrical life, in
Guiding months of one-nlght stands. but
he was never as happy in closing an en-
gagement as he had been when that first
hand of the lifeline told him that his
watery tour was ended
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$50 REWARD

VIII be paid for the capture and return
of one George Minnett alias George Tur-
ner, negro, who escaped from Pratt
mines state prison Saturday night. Au-
gust II. He was a life convict sent up
from walker county for murder. Follow
ing Is a description of the escape Age
IS: feet inches high; weight $50 pounds;
bright mulatto; black curly hair; good
teeth; has small scar In center of fore
head scar between the eyes on the nose;
mole in right ear; scar in back of head in
center, caused from shot: two tattoos on
left arm--a womans head and woman S
leg; tattoo on back of right wrist; tattoo
on left arm below elbow.
w. ]. GORDON, warden.