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Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22
FARMER BROWNS AT WESLEY
Tries to Cross Slough on Horseback
and Falls Into the
Water
BY Associated Press.

STOCKTON, May 21.-Hugh McDade,
well known farmer of this county,
was drowned near Wesley, Stanislaus
county, this morning while trying to
swim a slough on horseback.
The horse threw him. and though
Jack Hassel, who accompanied him,
caught him by the leg he was unable
to hold him and had to let go. Hassel
says that two men on the shore with
ropes could have saved the drowning
man had they thrown the ropes.
The deceased was AZ years old and
leaves widow and daughter in Stock
ton, besides mother and two sisters.
He was an Elk and a Native Son.
AT last account the body had not
been recovered.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22
IS DEACONESS
IN ATTIRE ONLY
POLICE TAKE MISS LEIGHTON
IN CUSTODY
inquiries Of Servants Where Mis-
tresses Kept Their Jewelry and,
It's Alleged, Repays HospI-
tality With Theft

Florence NJ II. Leighton, who has
been posing as a deaconess nurse, and
who claimed to have lost her health
through nursing San Francisco refu-
gees. was arrested yesterday morning
by Sergeant Craig and booked on sus-
picion.
Miss Leighton was clad in a deacon
ess' dress with wealth of golden red
hair tied in a fetching way, and she
wept bitterly when led into the city
jail.
Sergeant Craig says that the young
woman has stolen from several of her
benefactors and is thought to have a
police record in eastern cities.
Her first visit to Los Angeles was at
the time of the San Francisco disaster
and clad in a nurses dress, she easily
secured a position as volunteer nurse
at the Arcade station.
Faints or Feigns
After working for a week or more
the young woman either tainted from
exhaustion or else feigned illness.
Mrs. Lyman A. Craig, S03 West Thir-
teenth street, took pity on the little
nurse and took her to her home. A few
days later, according to the police, Miss
Leighton acted in a suspicious manner
and made inquiries of the servants
about Mrs. Craig's jewelry.
1t is alleged that she left Mrs. Craig's
home under a cloud.
The golden blonde deaconess then
went to the home of Mrs. w. H. Pack
ard, 1914 West Twentieth street, and
when she left she is said to have re-
paid Mrs. Packard's hospitality by
stealing a purse containing considerable
money.
Wears Church Button
Miss Leighton wore button of the
Nazarene church and carried a letter
which purported to be a reconmenda-
tion from Rev. Mr.. Bresee of the Church
of the Nazarene.
The woman has been denounced as an
impostor by the church people, by Of
ficers of the Associated Charities and
by the matron of the Deaconess' home
1t is said that she made partial con-
fession to the police.
She will be held until more is learned
about her and grave charges may be
made later, say the police.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22
DEATHS OF TIE DAY
Allen Mcdowell

HSOOWCu
BY Associated Press.
KANSAS CITY, May 21.-AIlen Nc
Dowell, for forty years a Masonic lee
turer died here yesterday, aged rs
years. He was an authority on Free
Masonry and his many reports and
addresses on Masonic history and jur-
isprudence received marked attention
and favorable comment, both here
and in foreign countries.
Gabriel Dumont
BY Associated Press.
WINNIPEG, Man. May 21.-Gabriel
Dumont, a half breed, first lieutenant
of Louis Riel in the rebellion of 1885.
the man credited with the military skill
that conducted the campaign against
General Middletown, and the flower cf
the Canadian soldiers for six weeks, is
dead, aged 75 years.
Mary e. Bssell
BY Associated Press.
BOSTON, May 21.-The American
board has received word that Mrs. Mary
70. Bissell, it's oldest missionary, died
at Mahableshwar, Western India, April
%. She was the widow of Rev. DR..
Lemuel Bissell, and with her husband
Joined the Marathi missions in 1851.
Mrs. George G. Vest
BY Associated Press.
ST LOUIS. MO, May 21.-Mrs. Hal
lie Elizabeth Sneed Vest, widow of
the late United States Senator George
Graham Vest, died today, aged 70
years.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22
BRAINS AT $50 A SPOONFUL
Those of Injured Italian so Appraised
by Jury of His Peers in
New Jersey
Special to The Herald.
NEXKT DDIrNycurJC,r/

Special to The Herald
NEW BRUNSWICK. N. j., May
H.-A jury in the supreme court
in Hudson county appraised the
brains of Carmenia Russian, an
an Italian. at $50 a spoonful. He
sued the Jersey City, Hoboken &
Paterson Street Railway company for
damages. The evidence showed that
the cart he was driving was struck by
a trolley car. He was thrown out and
his skull was fractured.
A remarkable surgical operation was
performed, al four spoonfuls of his
brains. according to the evidence, We're
removed. A number of medical experts
were witnesses in the case to prove the
extreme liability of Russian becoming
insane. The jury assessed the dam
ages at 5000. Rustian's counsel ex-
pected a heavy verdict and will seek a
new trial of the suit,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22
TAKE HIM FOR THE PRESIDENT
RooseVelt's Double Creates Furore
at Atlantic City and Sets
Town by Ears
Special to The Herald.

opSNidl TO Inc Herald.
ATLANTIC CITY, May 21..-"There
goes tne PRESIDENT" exclaimed a sur
prised promenader to party of friends
On the boardwalk this afternoon. as he
called their attention to a figure ap-
preaching. The distingulshed-look
man pointed out was the cause of SINH
lar exclamations all along the walk.
and in a few minutes he was followed
by a considerable crowd, while the re-
port that President Roosevelt was visit
ing Atlantic City was soon spread.
Meanwhile George b. Kemp a federal
official Of Washington, ID. c., was en-
joying the excitement his presence
created. Kemp is here for brief rest,
and Is stopping at Haddon Hall.
This icing mistaken for the greatest
American" said Kemp, lis amusing at
times In some of the ludricous positions
people meet are placed, but on the
whole, having to take temporarily the
glory Of another man gets tiresaIae.
too"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22
LID is ON AT CROW HOLLOW
Effort Made to Prevent Striking Min
ers in Ohio From Becoming
intoxicated
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
STEUBENVILLE, o., May 21.-The
lid has been put on Plum Run and
Crow Hollow by the miners union
officials, who desire to keep the strikers
sober and quiet.
No beer is allowed in the camps. No
attempt will be made to start the
mines for several days. The operators
have decided not to evict the strikers.
A meeting and parade of 5000 miners
was held today at Smithfield, where a
trainload of strike breakers was ex-
pected.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22
SAYS THE WORST is TO CONE
Coal Operator Declares Surface Of
Railroad Rate Graft Has Only
Been Scratched
Special TO The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PHILADELPHIA, May 21.-Rsilroad
circles are agitated by the we'll based
report that beginning Wednesday, when
the interstate commerce commission
will resume its sittings In this city, in
dependent soft coal operators will go
upon the stand and tell of the business
wrongs they suffered at the hands Of
the railroads.
A big independent operator who has
been subpoenaed by the commission,
said today:
Worse revelations than vet have
been made public are to come out II
viii be shown through independent
operators how the small operators were
pressed to the wall by the favored coal
companies, which used the railroads as
a weapon and in some cases they were
driven out of business.
Before we are through the public will
know that the acceptance of stock and
gifts by railroad officers was the least
Of this wretched business"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22
HORSE HIT BY LIVE WIRE
Animal Had Dropped as If Shot, But
Electrician Knows Exactly
What to Do
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
UKIAH, Cal, May 21.-George Otto
son and companions were returning
from Mendocino City when their horse
ran into a live electric wire on Big
River bridge. The horse dropped as If
shot, and OttOson returned to town
and reported the accident.
Perry Stanley, an electrician em-
ployed by the Mendocino Lighting COM
pany was sent down to repair the line
Finding the horse still warm, he con-
cluded to attempt resuscitation. Hold
ing one of the nostrils closed Stanley
blew into the other with all his might
and with his knee pressed the horses
side. This he kept up for nearly fifteen
minutes and was finally rewarded by
the horse showing signs of life.
In a few minutes the horse was on
it's feet. to the astonishment of the on
lockers. Stanley led the horse to town,
put it in livery stable, hunted up
Ottoson and informed him where the
animal could be found. Ottoson could
hardly believe his eyes and had to look
for peculiar marks on the animal be-
fore he was satisfied it was his horse.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22
TELLS OF PUTER'S ESCAPE
Man Arrested at Alameda Sunday
Gave Officers the Slip
in Boston
BY Associated Press.

BOSTON, May 21.-Stephen A. D.
Puter, who was arrested at Alameda.
Cal, yesterday, made a sensational
escape from Deputy United States Mar
shal w. J. Burns in Boston on March 2b.
Deputy Burns, who had been detailed
to find Puter. discovered the man as
he was applying for mail at the Fen
way postal station in Boyleston street.
He Immediately arrested Puter and
started to take him to the nearest po-
lice station.
He had gone but short distance,
however, when Puter suddenly pulled
out revolver and threatened to shoot
the officer. Before the deputy had re-
covered from his surprise Puter had
disappeared.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22
PRESENT POLITICAL PLUMS
President Sends Many Nominations
for Various Positions to
Senate
IN AasocIated 7resr.

BY Associated -'ress.
WASHINGTON May 21.-The presi-
dent sent to the senate the following
nominations:
Consuls general-Louis II. Ayme, IL
llnois, at Lisbon, Portugal: Leo Allen
Bergholz, New York, at Canton, China;
William T. Fee, Ohio. at Mukden,
China; Julius G. Lay, District Of
Columbia, at Cape Town, Cape Of Good
Hope; Ernest A. Man, Florida, at
Copenhagen.
Consul-Charles C. Eberhardt, Kan
sas, at Iquitos, Peru.
Commissioner general of immigration
Frank p. Seargeart Illinois.
Postmaster-R. A. Edmonds, Bakers
field, Cal.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22
BIG DAMAGES FOR ENGINEER
Nine Thousand Dollars Awarded "Man
at the Throttle" Who Was
Injured
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, May 21.-The su-
preme court of the United States today
decided the case of the Santa Fe Pacific
Railroad company VS.. l.. Holmes
against the company.
This was claim for damages sus-
tanned by Holiness who was an engineer
on the road, in collision near Francia,
Ariz, In 1901 The lower court awarded
the unusual sum of $4,000 and the COM
pany appealed the case.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22
LOUISIANA GOES TO NORFOLK
First Class Batteship Just Completed d
for Government at New
port News
BY Associated Press.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, May 21-
The first class battleship Louisiana left
here this afternoon for the Norfolk
navy yard, where she will be turned
over to the government.
The Louisiana is the first to be de-
livered in the competition between gov
ernment and private yards in the build
ing race which has been on for nearly
two years.
The Connecticut a sister ship which
is being built by the government at the
Brooklyn navy yard, is not yet COM
pleted.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22
Peasant Family Slain
3v AssOciated Press.

BY AesOCIdLtu IItHS'
LIBAU. May 21.-In the district of
Tadiakensk today a peasant couple
was killed and their 6-year-old son
was wounded and their home set on
fire by a band of revolutionists. The
crime was an act of vengeance because
the peasant had led Cossack patrol.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22
Train Resumes Schedule

BY ASsoCiateu fress
SAN JOSE, May 21.-The Shore Line
limited came down from San Fran
cisco this morning, being its first trip
since April II. 1t carried many pas
sengers and took many aboard in this
city bound for Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22
Ends Life by Gas Route

BY Associated Press.
OAKLAND, May 21.-E. C. Eaton, a
telegraph operator, committed suicide
last night by inhaling illuminating gas.
He was native of Iowa, AZ years of
age.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22
Cruiser Columbia Sails

by AHSOCIdItu FTeSS-
PHILADELPHIA, May 21.-The
cruiser Columbia sailed from the
League Island navy yard today under
secret orders with 500 marines aboard.
1t is understood that she will go to
Guantanamo, and thence to Santo Do
mingo.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22
MusloIans Gather At BOSTON

BOSTON, May A.-Two hundred and
fifty delegates were here today TO Az
teald the eleventh annual convention
OF the American Federation of Mu-
seians. The convention was opened IN
Fanueil hall.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22
Train Strikes Aged Man

SAN DIEGO. May 21.-Jaeob Hem
ingway was struck by a Santa Fe train
and thrown from the bridge over the
San Luis Rey river today He will
probably die He is about years old.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22
lie causes s1oo, Goo Loss

DOIHAN, Ala, May 21.-Fire at Alb
beyville, Ala, last night DESTROYED the
business section Of the town. Loss
Sl0O, 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22
Red Cross Replaces Army
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. May 21.-Red Cross
authorities in San Francisco are MAX
Ing preparations to take over all the
relief work on the withdrawal of the
army on June |,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22
Fire Threatens Ogden
BY Associated Press.

by AH4VCIdItU fItss.
OGDEN, Utah, May 21. 1850 a. M
Fire in large hardware store, famed
by a high wind, threatens a large part
of the business district.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22
FInd TunnsI Under Prison

HAKU, Trans-Caucasia. May H.
The authorities here today discovered
that tunnel had been dug under the
mllhary prison
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22
SEEKS TO GET
CHILD BY LAW
GEN. SUMNER ACTS IN HIS
SONS BEHALF
II Court Names Grandfather legal
Guardian Clara Martin VIII BE
Taken to New Arizona
Home

A writ Of habeas corpus for the pos
session of Clara Martin, the g-year-old
daughter of f. l. Martin, an electrician,
will be filed In the superior court this
morning by Attorney Sheridan A. Car
lisle, who represents General Stephen
Sumner, the veteran plalnsman Of
Yuma, Ariz.
According to the statements Of the
petitioners in the case the little girls
life has been troubled one She was
born in Los Angeles about nine years
ago and for the first four years lived
with her father and mother.
Then came a quarrel and separation
between husband and wife and the
baby went with her mother. Through
the years of separation the father
rarely ever saw the little one and she
was taken care of by her mothers
relatives.
Mrs. Martin died three months ago
and since that time, according to the
allegations of the father, he has been
unable to see his child, who is being
cared for by her step grandmother. AS
Mrs. Martins relatives are accused by
Martin of having caused the separa-
tion between the couple, the legal fight
for the possession of the baby will be
a hard one.
Carries on Sons Fight
Yesterday General Sumner Of Yuma
arrived in Los Angeles. He is Martins
stepfather and he will carry on his
sons fight for the child.
General Sumner has one of the finest
homes in Yuma and if the court will
allow he will take the child back to
the territory and rear her on his ranch
where she can live the outdoor life
with everything she desires at her
command
The first step will be taken today,
when the writ of habeas corpus Is
sworn out, and following that the
grandfather will carry the case be-
fore Judge Gibbs of department two
of the superior court and ask to be
appointed legal guardian Of Clara
Martin.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22
Carries on Sons Fight
New York Painters Strike

New York Painters Strike
BY Associated Press
NEW YORK, May 21.-A strike of
the brotherhood of painters, which has
1000 members in this city, was begun
today
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22

Owing to the rush Of business the
ern California Music company will be
open Wednesday and Saturday evenings
for the accommodation of Herald SUBJ
scribers.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22
HOLD
GANG LEADER
POLICEMAN WALSH'S CAPTURE
is IMPORTANT
John Gerry Believed to BE Chief Of
Squad Of Housebreakers Which
Has Recently Been Actively
at Work

rs John Gerry the leader of the gang
of burglars who have been working
so successfully in the city during the
past month" is a question which the
police seek to solve. Since Gerry's ar
rest Saturday night by Patrolman Jack
Walsh, there has been a lull in this
particular line of crime.
From the reports the police made
public last night, 1t appear that Gerry
has record of crime in San Fran
cisco and eastern cities that is equaled
by but few criminals.
When Gerry was arrested, Officer
Walsh found him in company with an
other man prowling around a house in
the neighborhood of Main and Four
teenth streets.
Examination Of the premises after the
arrest revealed to the officer that the
men were not attempting to gain en-
trance to the house, but had pried their
way into Schmitz's shop at 1415 South
Main street.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-22
officer Is Clever

Had it not been for the wit and
shrewdness of the officer there is small
probability that he would have cap
tured Gerry. When he saw the men
early in the evening he noted their
peculiar actions and determined to
watch them. At once he set about to
follow the suspected criminals, but they
did their best to throw him off the
track.
During the night he continued his
work Shortly before IL o'clock he dis
covered the men again. This time he
satisfied himself that they were up to
bad tricks and gave chase. Walsh sue
eeeded in capturing Gerry but he could
not capture the other criminal without
allowing Gerry to escape.
After a struggle the officer overcame
his man and sent Gerry to the city Jail,
where he is now being held. Until an in
vestigation is made the Officers will not
release Gerry. In all probability they
say, If they cannot connect him with
some of the robberies here he will be
wanted in other places.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-06
FUTURE TREASURY PRINTING.
Steps Taken to Observe the Presi-
dents Injunction of Ecouomy,


The Treasury Department has announced
the selection of a committee to have
charge of printing and publication, In
accordance with the recent order of
the President that there must be less
printing and more editing of the voluminous
matter turned in for public documents. The
committee consists of Assistant Secretary
Keep, who is chairman of the departmental
committee of inquiry; George Simmons. chief
of the division of printing and stationery,
and John s. Mills of that division.
The treasury committee is today sending
to all officers and employees of the treasury
a circular informing them that the new
committee Is to have general charge and
supervision of all printing originating in the
treasury.
In a general way the committee directs
that reports shall be confined to concise ac-
counts of work done and expenditure In
Cured during the period covered, and that
there shall not be long scientific treaties In
these reports. Illustrations especially pho
tographs of individuals, must be excluded.
there having been too much in the way of
Mandatory advertising of various officials.
Biographical and eulogistic material must
be excluded. Tables are to be used only
when verbal summaries appear inadequate,
and there follow instructions about the sizes
and shapes of documents and blank forms.
A familiar newspaper injunction Is pre-
scented. That is that copy must be written
on one side of the paper.
One economy viii be to cheaper the bind
Ing of many of the publications now issued.
A good deal of canvas is to be used Instead
OF cloth. which, 1t has been found, is sub
ject TO the attack of bugs In fact, many
cloth bound books soon have their covers
eaten off,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-06
Alleged Medicine to Raise the Dead.

Investigation into charges that the Force
of Life Company, a New York medical
firm, sold through the mails preparation
which was claimed to make the old young
again, 20 straighten crooked bones and IN
one instance to have restored a dead per-
son to life, was resumed yesterday in that
city.
The company IS charged by the postal
authorities with conspiracy TO defraud Luz
ellie Hoffman of Watervllle, Me-. ana
others through the use Of the malls. Several
prominent persons are connected with tho
company, among them being Gen. James r..
O'Belrne, at one time resident of this
city. The defendants in this case are Il.
Virgil Neal, former president of the conn
pany; William W. Hadley, its medical di-
rector: DIR. A. II. Williams and Misc Laura
NJ. Wilson.
John S. Cooper, lawyer was the first
Svitness and testified that Z. Virgil Neal
told him that he (NeaD had furnished the
money to form the company, but that he
had known very little about the details or
the scheme. Miss Laura Wilson, NeaPs
stenographer. according to the witness tess
timony, was the real organizer of the coma
pany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-06
Declines a $4,000 Position.

Ross r. Brattain of Spokane, Wash, has
declined $1,000 position at Hangchow
China. The Washington senator worked
hard for about a year to get Mr.. Brattain
the job. Finally the latter came to Wash
ington and passed the rigid examination of
the consular corps. and was nominated and
confirmed by the Senate. Then Mr.. Brat
tain went home and told his folks the good
news. But the new consuPs father-in-law
did not look at 1t In that light, and put his
foot down hard. He said his daughter,
principal articles on the native bill of fare
and that was all there was to 1t. Evidently
father-in-law is the boss OF the ranch, be-
cause Mr.. Brattain has resigned from the
post he never occupied.