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Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-14
LAWYERS OF BONI
AND WIFE CONFER
COMPLAINT WILL PROBABLY
BE MODIFIED
Allegations Of scandaIous Nature
VIII Be Avoided-Countess Is
Awarded Temporary Custody
Of the Children
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
PARIS. Feb. 13.-Count Boni de Cas-
tellane had a long conference today
with the lawyers of the countess, his
wife. This was one Of several meetings
have carefully gone over the financial
features of the case with the view OF
determining the exact form OF the
future procedure and ultimate decree.
In the meantime the countess bill Of
complaint is being prepared but has
not yet been filed, as tho form will de-
pend upon the pending conferences over
financial affairs. II these are satisfac-
torily adjusted the countess bill OF
complaint Is likely to be materially
modified, so as to contain only incom-
patibility or other grounds within the
statute, but avoiding allegations of a
scandalous nature. However, the con-
ferences are not for the purpose of re-
conciliation, as all concerned, including
the count and countess and their law
yers, appear to recognize the futility OF
any further attempt to reunite the
family.
The present Indications therefore
are that after the parties reach a
financial understanding the bill will be
modified and a decree entered by
mutual consent. This decree probably
will be for separation, as the French
law permits such a decree being ex-
tended to complete divorce after three
years. Thus far, however, the countess
has not decided whether the bill shall
ask for complete annulment of her
marriage. Her friends are rather in
clined to restrict the decree to a sepa-
ration as this would prevent the re-
marriage of either party within three
years. thus putting an end to the rumor
that the countess intended to marry
again, which her friends characterize
as absurd.
Until the bill Is finally framed and
filed the courts will not formally pos.
sess the document explicitly setting
forth the grounds of the action.
AS result of the countess prima
facie showing the court has awarded
her the temporary care of her children
and a separate domicile at the Cas-
tellane mansion on the. Avenue du
Bois de Boulogne. The effect of this
interlocutory order is to exclude the
count from the mansion, as the law
considers it to be Incompatible for two
separate domiciles to exist under the
same roof The countess remains there
with the children and she expects to
be Joined soon by members of Howard
Gould's family.
Count Boni expresses to friends his
deep desolation over the affair and
asserts his continued affection for his
wife and his children. He pays the
fullest tribute to the wifely loyalty of
the countess and does not intend to
file a cross bill.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-14
EXPLAINS NEW FIELD GUN
General crozler Points Out lts Ad-
vsntages to the House
COMMITTEES
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-General
Crozier, o..ief Of the ordnance depart
ment, has given testimony before q
subcommittee of the house committee
on appropriations I'm explanation of his
estimate for the field guns adopted two
years ago.
"The new gum" SO he said, "is not
very much more powerful than the old
one. It Is Of little smaller calibre,
nevertheless firing a little heavier pro-
iectile. The principal difference in the
carriage is that for the new gun It per-
mits a very long recoil of the gun upon
the carriage in discharge. For this
reason the action of the gun upon the
carriage in the recoil is very gentle
and the carriage is not displaced nor
Is any time lost in reaiming the gun.
Instead Of firing one or two rounds a
minute as was possible with the old
gun the new gun will be ready to fire
fifteen times in one minute"
The general hopes to supply the
army with $50 batteries OF these guns,
that Is at the rate of two guns per
thousand men for an army Of 800, 900
men, which, he says, is very moder-
ate estimate.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-14
JOHN A. NJ CALL
ON DEATHbED
LAST RITES OF CHURCH ARE
ADMINISTERED
Former President Of New York Life
at His Home In Lakewo od-Mem-
bers Of Family Are
Summoned
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
NEW YORK. Feb. 13.--The last rites
of the Catholic church were admlnis-
tered today to John A. Mccall, former
president of the New York Life Insur-
ance company at Lakewood, N. j.,
where he has been seriously i'll for
some time. Father Healy of the Church
Of Our Lady of the Lake, which the
Mccall family has attended whenever
at Lakewood, oficiated. Mr.. Mccall
had a sinking spell and the doctors
had been hastily called.
His condition was such that his fam
,ly was advised to be prepared for
the worst. Subsequently Mr.. Mccall
rallied somewhat, but his condition re-
mains critical. Beside Mrs. Mccall
there are now in constant attendance
three physicians and three nurses. Dr..
F, G. Janeway and DIR. John Wander
pool of New York have been called in
consultation.
Other members of Mr.. McCall's fam
lily were summoned to Lakewood this
afternoon. John C. Mccall went yes
terday. The exact nature of Mr.. Nc
Calls illness has not been announced
by his physicians. 1t is understood,
however, that he is suffering from
liver complaint. The disease has
progressed with great rapidity and Mr..
Mccall has lost at least sixty pounds
in the last three weeks.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-14
COAL OPERATORS
AGREE ON POLICY
PREPARE FOR CONFERENCE TO
BE HELD THURSDAY
Presidents Of Anthracite Roads and
Independent Owners and Fifteen
Of Miners Committee to Be
Present
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Feb. 13.-The anthra-
cite mine operators, including the presi-
dents of the coal carrying roads and
several independent operators, came to
a general agreement today as to the
policy they will pursue at the confer
ence to be held on Thursday between
themselves ON the one hand and the
president and other representatives of
the United Mine Workers on the other.
All the presidents of the anthracite
roads and number Of independent
operators are expected to be present
and about fifteen of the miners COM
mittee, including President Mitchell. 1t
is expected that the miners committee
will put forward it's demands at the
first meeting. The intention of the
operators Is then to adjourn the meet
ing in order to take time to consider
their reply. The president of one road
said today to the Associated Press that
while the operators know their posi-
tion they will not reply hastily, but will
give due consideration to the demands
of the union.
The subcommittee of six, made up
of the presidents and secretaries of
three anthracite mine districts. con-
tinued it's conferences today with re-
lation to the framing Of set of de-
mands to be presented to the operators
Thursday. Although the scale commit
tee has been working for week in an
endeavor to draw up the proposition
they wish to present to the operators,
there still remains much to be done.
The committee has in its hands an eX-
ceedingly large number Of resolutions,
petitions and requests from the local
unions, each asking for the correction
of some difficulty. Some of these have
been rejected, while others have been
adopted in various forms. While the
scale committee has decided on the
main points there still are some minor
grievances on which they have not
agreed but which, according to the dis
trict officers, will be disposed of with
out causing any friction.
The subcommittee probably will be
in session all day. After it has con-
cluded its work it will make a report to
the full committee, which numbers
thirty-five members. This probably
will not occur until tomorrow. Pend
ing the conclusion of the work of the
subcommittee, President Mitchell de-
voted the greater part of the day to the
routine work of the national organiza-
ton.
William Little, a member of the in
ternationl executive board, and Edward
NJ. Mckay, a national organizer, both
of whom belong in the Pittsburg dis
trict, arrived here today in response
to a telegram from President Mitchell.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-14
MYSTERIOUS BOX ExPLoDEs
Package Intended for the Transport
Meade Causes Injury Of
Expressman

By ASboClHtou ETeB8-
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 13-The Post
today says that II. Laughran, an ex-
pressman, has been seriously injured
by a mysterious explosion and is now
in a hospital, his condition being such
that he cannot be interviewed. 1t is
alleged that Laughran went to the
Santa Fe railroad sheds on last Satur-
day morning to get box belonging to
Company of the Second u. s. in
fantry and convey 1t to the transport
Meade, which was about to sail He
accidentally dropped the box, the con-
tents Of which Immediately exploded
wounding the expressman and render
ing him unconscious The box is de-
clared to have been similar to one
which previously had been placed on
the Meade in the section of the hotel
where the fatal fire occurred, the origin
of which remains a mystery. Both
boxes were said TO contain personal eff
fects of the officers of Company y.
Major Devol, chief of the transport
service admitted today that the box,
supposed to contain supplies, had ex-
ploded at the freight sheds. He said
that he had appointed commission Of
officers to investigate the matter. but
declined to express an opinion regard
ing the cause of the accident until q
full report had been made.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-14
CHRISTIAN LIES IN STATE
Body Removed to Church, Where
It VIII Lie Until
February is
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Feb. 13.-
The coffin containing the body of King
Christian was removed today from the
palace to the Christianborg church,
where it will lie in state until Feb. 10.
The crown prince and other members
of the royal family, the court officials
and army and navy officers followed
the hearse on foot through the crowd
lined streets. After a brief service at
the church the royal party returned to
the palace, leaving the body in charge
of guard of army and navy officers,
who will remain day and night station
ed at the head and foot of the cata-
falque
The public will be admitted to the
church at stated hours daily
Hours before the church was opened
the vicinity was densely thronged with
those desirous of paying their last re-
spects to the body of the old monarch.
The line from the church door was
fully mile long and constantly
lengthening when the doors were
opened to the public, and thousands
passed the bier during the subsequent
two hours. The German minister dur
ing the morning placed two enormous
floral tributes from Emperor William
at the foot of the catafalque
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-14
S|GSBEE WILL
co To ORIENT
READY IN CASE OF WAR WITH
CHINA
Navy Department Making Active Prep
aratlons for Trouble In the Far
East-Instruotlon Sent
to Train
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.--It was
learned at the navy department. today
that In event of an actual outbreak
In China Rear Admiral Sigsbee's entire
squadron, consisting Of the cruisers
Brooklyn, Tacoma, Chattanooga and
Galveston, now in the Mediterranean,
will be rushed to the Aslatic station.
Like the war department the navy
department is making active prepara-
tions for trouble in China. Instruc-
tions have been sent from Washing
ton to Rear Admiral Train, command
ing the American fleet in the Asiatic
station, directing the course which he
will follow in the event of trouble and
In the work of preparation.
The gunboat FL Cano has departed
from Shanghai for cruise up the
Yang Use river. The officers of the
FL Cano will doubtless gather a great
deal Of information as to the exact
situation in China. If there is trouble
the navy's work will probably be con-
fined to patrolling the large rivers of
China. 1t Is likely, however, that ma
rlnes will be landed from some of the
vessels.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-14
CONRIED PLACED
UNDER ARREST
HIS oFFENSE WAS RENDITION OF
VERDPs REQUIEM
Test Case Is to Be Made as Result
of Agitation Against Sunday
Concerts In New
York
By Associa ted Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 13.-Heinrich Con-
rled, director of the Metropolitan opera
house, was arrested today for giving
rendition of Verdis requiem mass
last Sunday evening.
His arrest was made for the purpose
of test case growing out of recent
agitation against Sunday night con-
certs in New York theaters. The re-
QUEEN mass last Sunday was one of a
series of regular Sunday night concerts
at the Metropolitan opera house, which
have been I'm progress for some time.
After being arraigned today Mr.. Con-
ried was paroled. The hearing has been
set for February 20.
j. H. Scullion of the Wallack's the
ater management later was brought
before the magistrate before whom Mr..
Conried was arraigned, on summons
in which it was alleged that a per-
formance was given at Wallack's last
Sunday night. The Scullion case also
was set for fretft.arys2 20. -
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-14
STANLEY AROUSES
RED HEADS IRE
STATEMENT OF CONGRESSMAN
ENRAGES WOMEN
Indications Are That kentueklsn's Act
In Angerlng Fair Ones Les
sens His Chances for
Reelection
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LOUISVILLE, KY Feb. 13.-Every
red-headed woman in Kentucky is prac-
tically livid with rage over an ex-
preston made by Owsley Stanley, con-
gresham from the Second kentucky
district, with reference to his statement
that IL he saw a man beating his wife
and she CHANGED to be red-headed even
his southern chivalry would prevent
him from interfering.
AS Congressman Stanley is a candi-
date for reelection the matter is cer-
tain to be made an issue In his cam
paign, since several women who possess
the titan tresses indicated today that
they would not accept an apology from
the congressman, and meanwhile they
will use their influence to his detriment.
And women in Kentucky politics must
be recAoned with When that woman
chances to be red-headed the reader
will not go wrong in guessing that
Stanley has a stony path to travel.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-14
cow MAGOON TESTIFIES
Says U. S. Control Encourages Agri-
culture on sthmus

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13-Governor
Magoon of the Panama canal zone to-
day testified before the senate COM
mittee on interoceanic canals. Fear Of
revolutions, said Governor Magoon,
had discouraged agriculture on the
isthmus, but since the United States
had taken over the zone the fear had
almost entirely disappeared, and now
rich tracts of land are being taken for
cultivation. The eight-hour law was
pronounced by the witness a blow at
the efficiency of labor upon the canal
zone, and he recommended that its
application to the zone be suspended.
AT the afternoon session Senator
Simmons asked if there was any dis
position among Panama people in
favor of annexation. Governor Magoon
said that the only discussion he had
heard on that subject was last sum-
mer when a rumor was circulated that
union between Panama and Costa
Rica was being arranged. The Pana-
manians said If there was to be q
union with any government they pre-
ferred it with the United States. The
witness said he thought the commission
was now exercising all the functions
1t would be called upon to perform
unless there was a revolution. In that
event, he thought, the United States
would be compelled to broaden its
scope in government affairs.
Governor Magoon said he had ac-
quainted himself during the day with
the Bgelow article, and the best an
swer he could make would be to in
dorse the letter Of Secretary Taft and
Chief Engineer Stevens in that mat
ter. Senator's Simmons and Hopkins
protested against dignifying Mr.. Bige-
low in that manner and therefore 1t
was agreed to continue the examination
without reference to his charges. A
large number of statements of foreign
consuls, preachers and affidavits from
Martinique women were offered bear
ing on the subject touched upon by
Mr. Bigelow. The statements denied
the charges that women had been
taken to the isthmus for immoral pur-
poses. The committee adjourned until
tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-14
COPPER WAR Of
BUTTE IS ENDED
HElNZE'S PROPERTIES ARE
SOLD
Thomas r. Cole Of Duluth Takes
Possession of Holdings, Which
Will Be Transferred to
New Company
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
BUTTE, Mont, Feb 13.---Arthur G.
Carson, representing Thomas f. Cole
of Duluth, this morning took possession
Of all mines and mining property Of f.
Augustus Heinze and the United Cop
per company in Silver Bow county,
which have been in controversy or liti-
cation with the Amalgamated Copper
company. This means that peace has
come to the warning copper mining in
terestS of Butte
The announcement that the sale of
the Heinze properties had been made
came in a telegram this morning from
John d. Ryan, managing director for
the Amalgamated Copper company,
who is now in New York. Mr. Ryan,
with his attorneys, left Butte for New
York early last November, on the busi-
ness deal which was consummated to-
day. He was closely followed by Mr.
Heinze. Since then many reports had
been received that a dead was penditfS,
but no official announcement of the
fact was made until today, when the
deal was concluded. The transaction
involves property valued at many mil
lions of dollars. No intimation was re-
ceived here today from official sources
as to the terms of the deal. 1t is only
known that Heinze has sold all his in
terestS in Silver Bow county, and that
he has been completely eliminated from
the copper mining operations Of this
district. His properties have been ac-
quired by interests friendly to the
AmaIgamated Copper company.
Included among the properties turned
over to Mr.. Carson today were the
Minnie Healy, Rarus, Cora, Belmont,
Nipper, Johnstown and the interests of
the Hypockaw Mining company, the
Guardian Mining company and the
Montana Ore Purchasing company.
Among these interests are number of
properties not now producing, as well
as producing mines, and a smelter,
The deal concluded today settles for
all time the litigation and disputes that
have retarded the development of the
district in the past.
The settlement effected by the sale
of the Heinze properties releases val
liable ore bodies owned by each of the
contestants and claimed by both. In
cluded among such ore bodies are those
OF the Minnie Healy, the Michael
Davitt, the Tramway, the Snohomish
and the Nipper groups and there are
many others. More than 100 lawsuits,
involving claims for more than $780,
100000, are settled by the deal, which
has Just been consummated by Mr..
Ryan and his associates.
Thomas +. Cole is taking title to the
properties which will be transferred to a
new company In which the Amalga-
mated Copper company. the North
Butte Mining company and the United
Copper company interests will be as
ISOLATED.
The various superintendent and
foremen in the employ of Mr. Heinze
and his companies were assembled to-
day in the office of the North Butte
company and there gave Mr.. Carson
possession of the properties under
them. Among those present were VIM.
Kidney, general superintendent Of the
United Copper company and Harry
Charles, superintendent of the Noun
tain Ore Purchasing company.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-14
ASKS AID FOR JAPANESE
President Roosevelt Issues Appeal for
Help for the Famine
Sufferers

BY Associated Press
WARRINGTON, Feb. 13.-President
Roosevelt in an appeal today took Off
eial cognizance Of the famine which
has grown to serious proportions In
northern japan, The appeal follows;
FEB. 13. 1906. The famine situation
In northern japan is proving much
more serious than at first supposed,
and thousands Of persons are upon the
verge OF starvation. 1t is a calamity
such as may occasionally befall any
country. Nations, like men, should
stand ever ready to aid each other In
distress, and l appeal to the American
people to help from their abundance
the suffering men Of the great and
friendly nation Of Japan. I recommend
that contributions for this purpose be
sent to the American Red Cross, which
will forward such funds to the Japan
ese Red Cross, to be used as the jap
anese government may direct Con-
tributions can be made to the local Red
Cross treasurers or sent direct to Hon.
Charles Hallam Keep, Red Cross
treasurer, United States treasury de-
partment, Washington. ID. G.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-14
Big Order for Cartridges


BY Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 13.-An or
der for 100000 ball cartridges has
been received from the ordnance de-
partment at the Frankford arsenal
here. They are TO be of 30-caliber and
of the Krag- -Jorgensen type, although
no information could be obtained at
the arsenal as to the reason for the
large annual order for cartridges that
are intended for the troops in the Phil
ippines. These troops, 1t is understood,
use the Krag-Jorgensen rife exclu-
sively, and 1t is estimated that the
increased order for ammunition Is in
anticipation of trouble in China. The
daily output OF cartridges at the ar
senal Is 100000, and the new order will
increase it 10000 daily for the next
four months.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-14
sWINDLED EVEN HIS WIFE
Sensational Disclosures Regarding
Preacher Simmons, Who Recently
Killed Himself
BY Associa ted Press.

PEORIA, ILL.,. Feb. 13.-Sensational
developments in the case of George IL
Simmons, the banker preacher, who
killed himself a week ago today, were
made in the probate court today when
the widow asked the appointment OF
an administrators Of the estate. Her
statement showed that her husband
had dissipated $4,000 she held at the
time of their marriage. giving her
worthless notes representing the
amount. Since his death investigations
conducted by the sheriff showed these
notes to be forgeries
Mrs. Simmons further said that her
husband had destroyed all her private
papers, will, etc., few hours before
his death. A meeting Of the deposltors
OF the Peoples Savings bank has been
called for Friday evening. when Re-
ceiver Wilton viii present his report.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-14
S. P. STATION is ROBBED
Burglars Carry of Cash Drawer Of
Lodi Depot, Secur-
ina $115
By Associated Press.

LODI, Feb. 13.-The Southern Pacific
depot here was robbed at about IL
O'Clock last night of $115 in coin and a
large amount of currency. The burg
lars entered the office of the station
agent through the baggage room, de-
tached the money drawer from it's fas-
Jennings and carried 1t to box car,
where apparently they divided the
spoils. as some money had been found
there.
The burglary was daring one. for
1t occurred just before the arrival Of
the overland train, when all the money
would have been shipped to Sacra-
mento.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-14
M'NULTY JURY DISAGREES
Discharged After Being Out All Night.
Another Trial Is
Probable
Ry Associated Press.

OAKLAND, Feb. 1S.-The jury which
was locked up all night In the Lester
C. McNulty case was discharged this
morning by Judge Harris, as the Jurors
were unable to come to an agreement.
The jury stood seven for acquittal to
five for conviction.
The Jury went out shortly after 8
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. At IL
O'Clock last night Foreman Brown
asked il the jury could impose SEN
tence on McNulty. Judge Harris tart
ly informed him that the court would
impose sentence and that 1t was the
duty of the jury to find verdict.
1t is probable that McNulty will have
to stand another trial.