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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-19

first sinking spell of hts illness and
was very low for several DAYS. Their
he improved slightly. one week age
today, however, he suffered second
sinking spell and grew worse. His con
dition became so low that his life was
despaired of. A priest of the Roman
Catholic church, OF which faith Mr.
Mccall was an adhereht, was SUM
moned and the last sacraments Of the
church were administered to the
stricken man.
When all hope had been lost. Mr. Me-
Call suddenly rallied. 1t was an effort
of the mind and will. however. and not
physical Improvement. The attend
ing physicians foresaw the approaching
end and so Warned his family who re-
NAMED with the patient from that time
to the period Of dissolution.
Mr. McCars mental effort to shake
off his ailments was the result of the
report Of the Fowler investigating
committeeman, composed of directors
of the New York Life, who made pub
lie their findings ten days ago. They
censured Mccall severely for certain
acts of his in connection with the legis-
latlve bureau established by him with
Andrew Hamilton at its head.
An effort made to keep the contents
of the report from the sick man was
unsuccessful who learning the state
ment had been filed worried so much
over the matter that il was decided
early last week to permit him to see It.
The recommendations in the report,
demanding of him a fuller accounting
of the Legislative work than he had
made, are said to have been a crushing
blow to the company's former presi-
dent. He declared to his family and
to the intimate friends who saw him
that he was determined to get WE'LL
that he wanted to live to set himself
right before the American people. The
strain was too mucn. however, and
from that time Mr.. McCall's decline
was rapid.
John A. Mccall was born in Albany,
N. I, March 9, 1Si9
He entered the insurance business
early in life and in 1885 was appointed
state insurance commissioner by Grover
Cleveland, who was then governor. He
relinquished thu position to become
comptroller of the Equitable Life AS
society, which position he held
until he became president of the New
York Life Insure nee company in 1892.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-19
CHINA CONDITIONS
MORE REASsUR|NG
tcOntInued from, Pare One,

we are guilty of similar practices our
selves.
The labor unions should recognize
That they are cutting their own threats
In this matter for they must suffer $
well as the manufacturer In the loss of
Chinese trade.
This country ought to have an inn
mense trade with the orient, and one
OF the reasons for the construction OF
the Panama canal is TO further that
trade. tI.
IF the American Federation of La
Dor has the best interests of labor and
industry at heart 1t will promptly with
draw its present opposition TO the new
legislation that VIII accord decent treat
ment at least to those Chinese mot
in the so-called 'coolie' class.
1.-THE whole weight of the influence
of the National Association of Manufac-
turers will be thrown into the cause
for the correction of the present evils
by the enactment of proper laws bv
congress"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-19
MRS. YERKES- MIZNER
REFUSES RECONCILIATION
DISPUTE OVER MONEY PARTS
"h> THE COUPLE
one-MlIlion-DolIar Ante -NuptiaI Agree
ment viii Probably Result In a
Suit-vaudevilIe Stunt Too and
Other Annoyances

Special to The Herald.
NEW YORK, Feb. 1S.-Further de-
taiis became known today regarding
tie separation of Mr.. and Mrs Yerkes-
Mizner.
After her husband left New York for
California he telephoned from Wash
ington begging forgiveness, but his
wifes reply was bitter No" .,
The separation was caused mainly
by dispute over money, but there
were other unpleasant incidents.
A Vaudeville performer here has been
singing verses dedicated to Mrs. Yerkes
and her young husband and Mizner's
Broadway friends have been ringing
the Yerkes doorbell and demanding to
he taken through the Yerkes art gal
lery. In addition to such annoyance
there has been the influence Of Mrs.
Miners lawyer and women friends
who We're always strenuously opposed
TO Miner, ~ '.'''
There is a S1.0OO,OOO ante-nuptlal
Financial agreement in effect, however,
and 1t is believed he is going to sue ON
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-19
AROUSED BY FRAUD CASE
President Takes Personal interest in
Indian Territory Affair-WiII
Push investigations

BY Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-President
Roosevelt has taken personal interest
in the charges of fraud and corruption
Which are said TO have occurred in con-
uection with the affairs OF the Ave civ
ilized tribes i'm the Indian territory.
But for his interference. Indictments
against several parties alleged to have
been engaged In Illegal practices would
have been quashed. Now, however un-
der his orders the interior department.
is pushing its investigations with in
creased vigor.
1t Is reliably stated that In the near
future a number of new indictments
WIN be reported against not only sew
eral men already indicted, but they viii
also include a number of persons whose
names have not heretofore been
Brought into the case, including high
government official i'm Washington.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-19
WOUNDS OUTLAW;
KILLS BANDITS
AMERICAN DEFENDS BULLION
TRAIN RRAvELY
Mule Laden With Treasure Springs
Over Precipiee' While Desperate
Battle RACES in Chi
huahua
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
FORT WORTH, Tex, Feb. 1S.-Re-
ports reached here today of battle
yesterday in the Sierra Madre noun
tains of Mexico, near Tomas, State OF
Chihuahua, between the band of Juan
Colorado outlaws and an escort OF
seven men conveying a rich bullion
train from Dolores mines.
William Smith. an American, who
formerly lived in Montana, was in
charge of the treasure.
The attack was resisted with desper-
alton and the bandits were forced to
retreat.
Smith was MORALLY wounded and two
of his men (Mexicans) killed outright.
Colorado; the. outlaw chief is re-
ported slightly wounded. p
Three of his men were killed.
One of the mules of the pack train,
heavily loaded with bullion, sprang
over the precipice during the battle and
was dashed to pieces.
Colorado and his band retreated
toward their mountain stronghold.
Mexican rurales were sent in pursuit.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-19
NJ CALL EXPIRES
At LAKEWOOD
REMAINS IN COMA UNTIL THE
END COMES
Widow, Worn Out by Vigil, Is Under
Physicians care-Ministers
Offer Prayer for Stricken
Man
BY Associated Press.

by Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 1S.-John A. Nc
Call, until recently president OF the
New York Life Insurance company,
died at $50 this afternoon at the
Laurel house in Lakewood, N. j., where
he had been taken three weeks ago in
the hope that the change might benefit
his health, which had suffered a break
down two months ago.
The news of the death was not given
out by the family until some time after
the end.
Then Mr.. McCall's son, John c. Nc
Call, briefly announced:
THE end has come. My father has
passed away
Mr.. Mccall had been unconscious
since about L O'Clock this morning, eX-
cept possibly for one brief minute this
afternoon, when his eyes opened and
looked into the face Of his wife, who
was bending over him. He smiled,
and as he did so his eyes closed again
and he remained in the coma until the
end.
Talks to Pastor
One of the last persons he talked to
was his old friend and pastor, Rev.
Father M. Taylor of the Church of the
Blessed Sacrament in West Seventy
first street, this city. He went to Lake
wood yesterday to see Mr.. Mccall at
the latter's request. Bishop Joseph
James A. McFaul of the diocese of
Trenton arrived in Lakewood last
evening but did not see Mr.. Mccall,
who had long been his friend. This
morning at o'clock the bishop said
mass in the Church of Our Lady of the
Lake at Lakewood, Offering prayers
for the recovery of the stricken man.
The attending physicians notified the
family at l O'Clock this afternoon that
the end was close at hand. Mrs. Nc
Call had been at the bedside constantly
since last evening. All five children
We're summoned.
IL was announced that Mr.. McCalls
death was due to enlargement of the
liver and the end had been pea ceful
and without pain.
Mrs. Mccall Frustrated
Mrs. Mccall is now under medical
care. She has become worn out by the
long vigil at the bedside of her hus-
band, and when he died she practically
collapsed, although it is thought her
condition will not develop seriously.
The body will be brought to New
YORK tomorrow morning and will be
sent to the Mccall residence on Seven
ty-hrst street. The funeral will be
held Wednesday.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-19
HOLD. Up STAGE !.
IN NEW MEXICO
BANDIT coMPELs PASSENGER
TO ACCOMPANY HIM
Missing Man Is Robert Hannsan, a
Wealthy Rancher Who Recently
Had Trouble Over a Big
Cattle Deal

Special to The Herald.
.DEMIING, n. NJ, Feb. 1S-James
w. Hannigan received telegram last
night from Sheriff Farnsworth of Sill
Yer City, saying that the stage coach
on the line, between Silver City and
Alma, N. NJ in the Mogollon noun
tains, 100 miles northwest of here, had
been held up Friday evening and that
his father, Robert Hannigan, was taken
from the stage and into the hills by a
man who said he was going to kill
him. ~
The holdup was, reported to the Off
GERS and searching party secured the
mountains all day yesterday, but no
trace was found of Hannigan or the
man who is alleged to be holding him.
Hapnigan owns a large ranch in the
Mogcllon mountains, and had some
trouble over cattle deal recently.
Young Hannigan left this morning for
the scene of the heldup and will or
ganize posse TO search for his father.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-19
BLAZE |MPER|LS
BUSINESS BLOCKS
Continued from Page One,

1
movements svill be held for explana-
ton.
At o'clock it was announced that
the fire was under control, but almost
at the same instant smoke was seen is
suing from the rear of the main build
ing and firemen at once broke In the
front door and prepared to fight the
flames in another quarter.
AT 2:15 the fire was practically
under control again and little damage
resulted in the main building.
Those place endangered were the
Club stables. in which fifty animals
were sheltered, the Hawley King 6,
Co., farm implement house; the Cohn-
Goldwater, machine house, and the ).
]. Smith manufacturing company
house -
While the fire was raging two men,
said to be night watchmen, were said
! to be sleeping within. 1t was not until
Sergeant Craig, with six citizens, ha q
broken down the iron gateway at the
entrance of the alley and were tearing
off the grating in the rear of the store
that these worthless appeared, say the
officers
Chief Lips was seen before the fire
was entirely subdued. He said that he
had not attempted to estimate the loss.
However, he gave a rough estimate of
$4,000 loss to the building and the con-
tents.
While assisting in dragging up the
first line of hose from the one-story
rear extension in the rear, Patrolman
George Home fell and injured his side
Inc brave policeman, as soon as he
was sufficiently recovered, renewed his
efforts despite his injuries.
Firemen worked desperately. They
had hardly returned from the fire in
Center place when the alarm of the
San Pedro street fire was turned in.
Though the response to the second call
was somewhat tardy because the en-
gines had not reached their houses,
their work made up for lost time
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-19
SAFE BLOWERS
VISIT EDEN DALE
ROB PGSToFFICE AND MAKE
THEIR ESCAPE
Citizens Give Chase and Nearly Cap.
ture Two Desperadoes, but
Darkness Assists Them in
Getting Away

Postmaster c. II. Conroy of Edendalt
and a number Of citizens narrowly
missed frustrating bold plot to rob
the postoffice last evening and captur-
ing the safe blowers. It was only after
a desperate struggle and a long chase
that the sdesperados escaped. .., So.
| Having discovered that men wearing
masks were working within the postal
station a citizen rushed to the home of
Postmaster Conroy and notified him.
| With a posse of citizens Conroy hast
ened to the building, and upon entering
found that there was no one there.
During a search through the building
the party heard footsteps on the Sec
ond floor and at once rushed upstairs.
The criminals evaded the searchers
and made rush for the stairway.
Close on the heels of the crooks the
postmaster and the posse followed. One
of the men, more fleet than the others,
succeeded in overtaking one of the des-
perados. A short scuffle ensued in
which the citizen was worsteti.
AS the man freed himself from the
grasp of the pursuer a Pacific Electric
car, bound for Los Angeles, passed.
The crooks succeeded in reaching the
car, and that was the last seen of the
men.
Los Angeles Police Notified
Los Angeles police were notified to
Keep sharp outlook for the men, and
party of patrolmen and detectives
were at once detailed on the case. Up
TO an early hour this morning nothing
could be learned as to the progress of
the police. No arrests were made.
From information received 1t was
learned that the safe blowers sprung
the safe, but they secured but dollar
In pennies. They then went to the sec
ond story of the building occupied by
the post office and rifled a child's bank,
securing about $2.25.
1t was while rifiing the toy bank that
they We're discovered. 1t is said that
the only man that the Glendale citi-
zens secured a description of was a
short fleshy man of dark complexion
and dressed in dark SLOUGH hat and
dark clothing.
Some of the officers hold the theory
that the men that attempted to make
the haul in Glendale are a part of the |
famous mail box" gang, who have
never been captured. e.. ~
Saw Suspicious Character
At a late hour an interview with Mrs. |
Conroy was secured. She remembers
having sold money order to a young
man yesterday morning who acted sus-
piciously. The order was for $50
From the car crew ii was learned that
the man recognized by the Glendale
citizens left the Glendale car at Temple
street. He was noticed by the conduc-
tor because of his questions and ner-
vous demeanor.
a. D.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-19
ENGINE DROPS ITS TANK
Santa Re Limited Has Close Call
Going Fast at Victor
willie
BY Associated Press.

by Asioci0ted Press.
SAN BERNARDINO. Cal. Feb. 1S.-
The Santa Fe eastbound limited train
had close call from bad wreck this
morning. -t.t
1t was ditched by the dropping of the
engine tank near Victorville when go
ing at high speed, and the track was
torn up for several hundred feet.
The passengers were scared and Vio-
lently shaken up. but aside from slight
bruises, none was injured.
The train was due here at 1915, but
was seven hours late
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-19
Los Angeles Appropriation
BY Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb 1s.-The con-
vention Of the Grand lodge of the Pa
cific coast, l. @. @. b., convened toda v
with los delegates present The vari-
GUS reports showed the order to he
prosperous. The usual library appro-
priations We're made for San Francisco,
Portland and Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-19
LEGISLATORS WORRY HIM
Inquiry Ordeal Is Said to Have
FASTENED His Death
BY Associated Press

NEW YORK, Feb 1S.-Mr McCalrs
physical breakdown occurred about the
close of the investigation of life in
surance Affairs in this state by the
legislative committee December last.
Inc report of the committee is ex-
pected to be submitted to the legisla-
ture at Albany early this week.
McCalPs eXamina ton before the COM
mlttee was a severe one and the ordeal
ne underwent in rehearsing in detail
the affairs of the company. and in
divulging the transactions about which
the general public was ignorant Wor-
ried him greatly, it was said
Mr. Mccall was i'll in bed in his home
III this city when he affixed his sigma
lure to his letter of resignation from
the presidency of the New York Life
Insurance company.
About three weeks ago his condition
became such that his physicians and
his family deemed it advisa BILE to re-
move him to Lakewood. During all
this time Mr.. Mccall worried con-
stantly about his business affairs. He
was compelled first to mortgage and
then to sell his handsome country place
at Long Branch, N. j. in order. it was
stated, to repay to the New York Life
Insurance company $685. 900 on the An
drew Hamilton account, Mr.. Hamilton
the lSSlSidllNe agent or the company,
having made no accounting of this
sum.
Hamilton Disclosures
Mr.. Mccall had promised when the
Hamilton disclosures first were made
To repay the amount named if by a
certain date a satisfactory statement
was not forthcoming from Hamilton,
who is now sojourning in Paris. The
directors of the New York Life at the
time set called upon Mr.. Mccall for
the payment of the money. He acceded
to the demands, paying $3.50 cash and
giving his notes for $15O,OO0, the latter
being secured by a mortgage on his
country place, which later he sold sub
Ject to the mortgage Mr. Mccall
realized in all something over $500. 600
for the property which was said to have
cost him just double that amount.
Ten days ago Mr.. Mccall suffered the
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-19
DANIELS SAYS HE is INNOCENT
United States Official Claims Attempt
is Being Made to EFFORT
Money
BY Assc ciated Press.

NOGALES, Ariz., Feb 1S.-The arrest
here Friday of United States Marshal
B. f. Daniels, charging him with sell
ing mine for which he had no title,
causes great Indignation, it being
proven yesterday in a justice court
that Marshal Daniels was in no man
ner connected with the transaction.
Marshal Daniels declares this arrest
may injure him politically.
He thinks it an attempt to extort
$500 from him.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-19
SACRAMENTO is SOAKED
Halt Inch Of Balm Falls There il
it, q, *. Twelve Hours ~ ,,fr,
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press. ~ t.4| ~
SACRAMENTO. FEB. 1s.-Half AN
inch Of rain fell in the twelve hours
ending at o'clock this evening. This
makes the total for the season rs, as
compared with 14.57 last year.
This rain is welcomed by farmers,
though they could get along very well.
II not another drop should fall this
year.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-19
Steady Dounpour at San Jose

Iy NHNOVIH Itu FTesS
SAN JOSE. Feb. 1S.--Rain has been
railing for the past sixteen hours in
almost a steady downpour. The pre-
cipltation measures nearly an inch. In
dicatiOns are that the storm will con-
tinue for at least another day.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-19
Water Commissions ResIons

ny AssOclatf , PreSs-
LlNCOLN, Fsp, S.-George H. Cam
Isthmian canal zone, has announced
to his friends In this city his intention
of resigning his position He will sail
for home froIn Colon February 70.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-19
Big Fire in Rutland, VT.
by Associated Press,

RUTLAND. VT. Feb. 1S-six large
brick buildings in the business section,
occupied by a score of firms and ten
ants, We're destroyed. by fire today. The
loss is estimated at three quarters Of a
million dollars. Help was summoned
from nearby places.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-19
Recalled from ManehurIa

By Associated Press. 4zv rs
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 1s.EGen:a
Kuropatkin and Gen. Batjahoff, com
manders respectively of the first and
third Manchurian armies. have been.
recalled NN
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-19
CONFER Honor on kIna Frederlek

by AsSOVIdIVU IItSh.
COPENHAGEN, Feb. 1S.-The Ma
tional Ttdende says that Emperor VIII
liam has appointed King Frederick an
honorary admiral in the German navy.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-19
Nearly sever Hartender's Head
Ry' Associated Press

REDDING, Feb. 1S-Asa Bland, a
bartender, was found lying behind his
bar this morning with his head nearly
severed from his body. Two sacks Of
coin which he had taken from the till
10 put into the safe were found I'm his
pockets II is believed that private re-
venge was the motive of the murder,
in which three men We're evidently in
voIyed. n'e
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-19

Tslls.o Phone nee. See the praposltion
IN today'g Herald
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-19
SCHER'S THEATER

Week Feb. I8-Starting Tonight
ing "a Royal Reception" Big Y
Tres. Matinees every day but Monday
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-19
q ~ ~
Admission 10e

First Street. between
y. Spring and Main. a..
lr Company present.,
e. New Motion Pic
DC; reserved seats 25c.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-11-02
Death OF John Parrish

Jnnn B. Parrish died at the Gil
christ hosy it'll near the city last even
inG et.er an illness 81 twn NOR this due
20 an aitacS of typhnit. tever. Mr.
Parrish WAS one of The b. st known
young mon Of the toWD, End his death
Will re regretted bv host of friends.
Tho de leased was formefl0 raFeiuan
on tie Great Northern railway. Unit!
injuIi 8 rect lived III Oh aacide ut ccm,
PEELED Him 70 take up s1ms cher line
Of work, and he regsn worE as all
operator He was one of the employees
in the local depot, where he last held
the position of cast. Ter ana was a very
efficient business man He leaves IA
brother, j. e Parish, Who has teer
with I'm during his illness, father
at IGkesIdp, aud "a mot her, who is al
prs sent il iuwn, ~ NOUN his loss
Undertaken Hail prepared tie tody Tor
huIial. ami the intern eDt will take
place at Laketi3e On on sunday morn
ing
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-11-02
Personal Mention and
City Ne,os IL, Brief
For rent 3 rooms suitable for Iigh

For rent rooms suitable for light
housekeeping. Sis Uronio Ave
Varni.h for floors free samples of
chi namel at Russell's.
Short orders are our speciality. Ayn
time of the day OIL night. Vendome
Cafe.
The vendome Cafe is the best place
to eat in Weuatcnee
Chas B Reed CT Malaga is in the
city today
". B. Meyers up from QuincT on
q short business t,ip
Miss Eva Carpenter of Cnelan is a
Venatchee visitor today
j. J King came down from his
hrme at Leaven worth yesterday Oh q
business tip.
Fl Holden was down fro II lis h ONE
at Chelan yesterday and WAS register
ed ar the Great Northern
NJ. and Mrs John Miller
OF North Yakima are in Wenntciea for
few Gays and may decide to locate
here.
Mrs J 7 Gamble aud daughters.
Gladys and Lyle leave next Monday
fer North Yakima where they will
make their home.
DR. Walepder who WIS formerly q
physician of this city aud who is now
located M Ballard made profes icnal
trip to this city last week
Mrs. j F. Diamond of Cashmere
has received word of the safe arrival
of her daughter, Miss Elva Stephens
1T the Cincinnati conservatory of
music. Miss Stephens is taking q
course in in vocal and piano music.