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Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-02
OFFICIALS ARE AFTER
DIAMOND SIN MUGGLERS
by Associa tee Prsss.

by ASSOCldlec rTSSS,
NEW YORy, Oct. Especial agents
OF the treasury department assigned to
work here have begun an earnest effort
to discover and explore the under
ground way by which diamonds are
smuggled il this country.
The government is assured that 1t Is
being defrauded of millions of dollars
duty annually on diamonds which are
smuggled into this port.
The astounding assertion was made
recently by Ludwig Nissen, chairman
Of the customs committee of the Dia-
mond importers and Cutters Protective
association, that as many precious
stones are smuggled into the United
States as come openly with duty paid
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-02
MEAT PACKERS FORM
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
BY Associated Press.

BY ASSocIateu FreSS.
CHICAGO, Oct, 1.-The National AS
sociation of Meat Packers was formed
in Chicago today, coincident with the
bringing into effect of the govern
ment's meat inspection law. The menu
bers of the new association are scat
tered throughout the United States but
the list does not yet contain promi-
nent local packers.
General Michael Ryan, president of
the Cincinnati Abattoir company, was
chosen president.
1t was announced that the associa-
ton was organized to secure cooper
alton among the meat packers in law
fully furthering, and protecting their
interests.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-02
SEES GLORIOUS FUTURE
FOR EMERALD ISLE
Rv Assoclnted Press.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1T. P. O'Conner,
a member of the British House of
Commons and president of the United
Irish league of Great Britain at re-
ception given him Sunday night by the
municipal council OF the United Irish
league of New York said he brought
"a message of hope TO America as To
Ireland's future.
Thirty years." he declared, land
lordism had ruled ireland with its
power to evict, to rack-rent and exile.
Nov that power is destroyed, eX-
cept the price it will receive to leave
ireland to the glorious future that
awaits her. l believe that in a quarter
of a century Ireland will havt all the
rights that have been accorded Canada
and Australia"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-02
Society

Massachusetts Society
The Massachusetts society OF Los
Angeles will hold a meeting I'm the
Chamber of Commerce building this
evening to which all native Massa-
chusetts people are welcome.
Given Freedom
Victor Lee, an alleged degenerate,
who was arrested last Friday by officer
Ingram on charge of orlminally abus-
ing two little boys, was yesterday tried
before Justice Chambers and was re-
leased owing to slight discrepancies In
the testimony of the boys.
Falls From Car
n. r.. Ears, a rancher living at AS
Vernon avenue, fell from car at First
and Spring streets last night and sus-
tanned several minor cuts and a. bruised
hen. Earls is sejd to have attempted
to step from the cdr before ii stopped,
with tho result that he fell to the pave
ment. He was treated at the receiving
hospital.
Charged with Larceny
William II. Wiseman was arrested
yesterday afternoon by officer Hum
phrey ON Main street, charged with
petty larceny. Wiseman was said to
have been found i'm the act of hauling
off some sewer pipes in Il wagon. The
man has been wanted, the police say,
for several months for numerous petty
larcenies committed In the vicinity.
Gas Heater Causes Fire
A small gas heater used to keep irons
hot, by Il. Johann and M. Stechier, wo-
men tailors, caused fire in the room
ing house at 3211s West Fourth street
last night about 6 o'clock Apparently
the heater had been left burning in a
closet and it set fire to clothing hang
ing above. The loss was slight, not ex-
ceeding $100. Mrs. Y. M. BANTER, the
owner of the house, stated that she did
not know the women were heating with
gas or she would not have allowed it.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-02
Society
Gives Complimentary Reception

Mrs. C. A. Hubbard and Mrs. c. Mil
ton Adams gave a reception yesterday
afternoon at the home of the former
2O16 Halldale avenue, in honor of Mrs.
Grace Adams, who will leave Wednes-
day for winters visit in eastern cities.
Scarlet cosmos and ferns formed an
attractive decoration for the mousse
and those present were Rev. and Mrs.
Robert j. Burdette, Mesdames c. r.,
Harris. Leonard Merrill, G. Baker
Vile, Merrill M Mead, George Cash,
william C. Bernard. George Giles,
Frank Crosier, Lehman, Frank Dewey,
Mattison B. Jones, l.. U. Mcclure, Pep
per, George Guiwits.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-02
BIG WIRELESS PLANT
is NOW COMPLETED
BY Associa ted Press.

VALLEJO, Cal. Oct. 1.--Chief Elec-
triclan gorge Hanscom of the Mare
island navy yard has returned from
the Farralones with his force Of men,
where wireless plant, sixteen times
more powerful than the old one, has
tained Of getting connection with Homo
lulu.
-Four men are left in charge and tests
soon to be made are awaited with in
terest.
Captain Geering, chief Of the equip
ment department at Mare island, Will
send Hanscom and a number Of men
to Eureka next week to establish a
wireless plant at Samoa on the coast
near that city
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-02
ITALIANS THREATEN
TO LYNCH MURDERER
BY ASsoeiatea Press,

BAKERSFIBLD. Oct. 1,-Charles
Burnell. who In cold blood murdered
George Belluomini, an italian hotel
keeper last night, was formally charged
with murder this afternoon by ooro-
ner's jury Burnell pleads self defense.
The italian friends Of the deceased
are aroused over the AFFAIR and this
afternoon the talk of lynohing was
current around their quarters,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-02
Entertain Eschscholtzia Chapter

Mrs. Harriet Wright and Mrs. w. w.
Mcleod will entertain. the members of
the Eschscholtzla chapter, d. A. r.,
today at the club house. 1t is the first
meeting of the season and will be for
members only.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-02
ThlmbIe Club to Meet

The members of the Thimbe club of
the Los Angeles Hive No. /, l.. o. Il.
NJ, will be entertained today by Mrs.
j. w. Bulls OF 1911 West Fourth street.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-02
Have Lunoheon at HAYWARD

The members OF the Southern Cali
fornia Womans Press club viii have
their regular monthly luncheon today
at Hotel Hayward.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-02
To Give Card Party

The members of the Young Ladies'
Sodality of st. Patrick's parish will
give a card party this evening at Fur
long hall, Adams street and Central
avenue. The evening will be concluded
with an informal dance.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-02
Santa Rosa Growing
81 Assoeiated Press.

SANTA ROSA. oct 1.--Reglstration
figdres show a substantial gain for this
city over two years ago In spite OF the
recent disaster Taking the government
lation is now 10, $50. while at the last
registration II was $50.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-02
Art Reception

An art reception will be given this
evening at the School OF Art and De-
sign, Sixth and Alvarado streets, in
honor of Alexander Stirling Calder Of
Philadelphia and w. l.. Smedley, two
new members of the faculty.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-02
For Rrlde-to-Re

Mrs. John V. G.. Posey of $50 West
Twenty-third street will give a tea
wednesday afternoon. oct, 10, in honor
of Miss Frances Coulter, who will be
one of the fall brides.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-02
To Wed Today

Miss Nora Sheets and Frederick
Krenwinkle will be married this MORN
ing at st, Patrlck's church,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-02
Study Circle Reception

The members OF the Norwood Street
Child Study circle VIII give reception
this afternoon IN the school building.
An interesting program Is promised.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-02

during the summer months Mrs. j.
r.. Kanst, ''the billboard woman" she
who is an army In herself when she
determines that anything Is a nuisance,
talked upon her fayorite theme, and
Mrs j. G.. Mclean, she who leads the
hordes against garbage collectors who
do not do their duty according to the
committee, also made report. Chair
men elected to serve on the various
committees are as follows: Domestic
science, Mrs. o. 81 Barnum; school and
luncheon, f. G. Pryor; board OF edu-
cation committee, Mrs Chalmers
Smith; lecture committee. Mrs. NJ b.
williamson; circulating library. to be
appointed later; school decoration, Mrs.
Varco; membership, Miss Green, and
juvenile court, Miss Stoddart.
AverilI Club to Meet
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-02

Homeless children received and placed
In homes for adoption, Apply Rev, o.
society, 1884 Bradbury building, Los An
geies.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-02
Catalina Card Club

The members OF the Catalina Card
club will be entertained this afternoon
by Mrs. Warren Gillelen of 1929 South
Main street.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-02

OF the Averill club today al the frst
meeting of the season. The years
course or study will be determiped upoa
this afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-02
no Entertaln InformaIIy

Mrs. r. w. Kinsey of 1859 South
Union avenue will entertain informally
this afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-02
THE CITY

Strangers are invited to visit the OK
hibit OF California products at the
Chamber Of Commerce building. on
Broadway, between First and SECOND
given on all subjects pertaining to this
eeotfOn
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-02
Good samarltan Cluh

Mrs. g. H. Carleton of $3.50 West
moreland avenue will entertain the
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-02

The Herald will pay $40 in cash 70
lead to the arrest and conviction OF any
person caught stealing copies or The
Herald from the premises OF our pa
irons. THE HERALD
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-02
THE WILEY B. ALLEN co.
GREAT REMOVAL SALE
200. Plan OS

Is per cent to As per cent saved
during the next ten days. Knabe,
Ludwig, Mason & Hamlin, Pack
ard, etc. Cash or So and $40 per
month.
416-4ls South Broadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-02
Association Elects officers


imous about anything that body was
the one composed OF women Of the
outdoor art section of the Civic asso-
citation, who met yesterday.
who shall we have for chairman of
the etBection this year?" was the ques-
tion each woman asked, and there was
only one response on every tongue,
Mrs. Willoughby Rodman"
Mrs Rodman is president of the Civic
association and she has fatty declined
to accept the craftsmanship of the art
section again, but the women declared
II should be Mrs. Rodman or no one,
and as II was one against the multi
tude, the multitude won. For another
year the clever and energetic little wo-
man who has been Instrumental i'm
making a powerful organization from
a small and weak one will continue her
work.
The meeting of the association was
the annual one and was held in the
assembly room of the chamber OF COM
merce Mrs. Rodman will now serve
as leader for both the association and
the section. Other officers OF the as
ISOLATION chosen yesterday were Mrs.
d. G. Stephens. first vice president;
president; Mrs. II. l.. Craig, third vice
president; Mrs. w, p. Wilson, treas
urer; Mrs. r. Wernigk, corresponding
secretary, ana Mrs. r. c. Potter, re-
cording secretary. New members elect
ed to the board of directors included
Mrs. Mathew Robertson, Mrs. Hester
Griffith Mrs. j. G. johnson, Mrs. John
r. Jones and Mrs. r. Mosgrove.
Plans Of the various sections were
discussed and several women gave re-
ports OF work which they have done
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-02

members of the Good Samaritan club
this afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-02
AverllI club to Meet

Mrs. j. Aug. Smith of 21Oo East Sec
ond street Will entertain the members
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-02
WOMEN'S CLUBS
EbeII Club Year Opens

Once again the women of Ebell are
busily engaged in solving the problems
of the day from the vantage point of
their beautiful club house on South
Figueroa street.
Yesterday they met for the first time
since the summer vacation, and such
a merry hour of greetings there was.
The reception rooms were thronged
with beautifully gowned women, all en-
thusiastic for the years work. They
came with fresh ideas gathered during
the restful summer months, and each
had firm resolve to make the year a
successful one.
1t was called presidents day, and on
the platform with the president, Mrs.
Philip Gengembre Hubert, were several
former presidents, among them Mrs.
Robert ]. Burdette, Mrs. william l..
Lewis of Racine, Wis, and Mrs. oliver
G. Bryant, district president,
Mrs. Hubert gave the annual presi-
dents address. She outlined the work
for the year and said that her policy
would be much the same as those of
preceding presidents.
She spoke of the purpose Of the Ebell
club and laid especial stress upon the
fact that the studies taken up by the
club are not elementary but are only
designed for women of intelligence who
have completed their education but
want to keep up with the worlds
progress.
Each of the women on the platform
spoke briefly.
Mrs. William S. Jones, general GU
rator, gave a comprehensive report on
the general work to be taken up by
the different sections and delightful
musical program completed the day.
Mrs. Frank B. Silverwood sang twice.
Lock Lomond" and "Madrigal," and
Mrs, Marie Thresher Webb played a
"Gavote," by Rameau, and "Humere-
uste," by DVopake, on the violin, ac-
companied by Mrs. Kate Hawkins. Miss
Jean Wakeman gave several mum bers
on the program.
Next Monday there will be a musi-
Gale. Miss Otie Chew, vioniste, is to
make her local bow at that time. Peje
Storck, the popular Los Angeles pian-
iSt will assist
The Irish standard., 1906-09-15
TRAIN WRECKS KILL MANY
FATAL COLLISIONS OCCUR IN
CANADA AND GEORGIA..
Fourteen Fatalities in Former Crash
and Seven in Latter-Engineer
Overlooks Orders.

Montreal, Sept. ia Canadian Pa
cific railway harvester train was run
into at AZilda, the first station west
of Sudbury. by an east-bound Winni-
peg express early Wednesday and -
persons were killed and many injured.
The engineer of the express says his
air brake had been tanlpered with and
the air allowed to escape and he could
not stop.
Toronto, Sept. 13.-Local Canadian
Pacific officials have just received a
message stating that IA persons were
killed in the Sudbury wreck No par,
ticulars We're given.
Chattanooga. Tenn, Sept. 49,
Freight trainns No. and 13, on the
Western 4 Atlantic railroad, collided
at Ringgold, Ga. at two o'clock
Wednesday morning. seven trainmen
being killed. The accident was due to
the overlooking of orders by the en-
gineer of No. s, who met his death,
as did the engineer of No. IS. Both
tiremen and one who was learning the
road, Conductor Whitehead. of No. Is,
and brakeman We're killed. Both en-.
gines were demolished and five cars
loaded with wheat splintered.
The Irish standard., 1906-09-15

DIES TO SAVE PASSENGERS,
Remarkable Heroism of Enainee,
Murphy on Southern Railroad.

Washington, Sept 13-Remarkablc
nerve and heroism were displayed by
Hugh S. Murphy, "a years old, of
Alexandria. Va, all engineer of the
Southern railway. who was pinioned
under his engine for All hour and Ave
minutes and SO badly scalded by es.
Gaping steam that nc died in half an
hour after release. The engine, pull.
ing heavy passenger train, jumped
the track and upset as it was pull,
ing out of Washington Tuesday night
Murphy stuck to his post, reversed
the lever and brought the engine to
Il halt, probably saving many lives
His legs and right arm were caught
underneath the cab. and. though he
cried for help, it was half an hour
before he was discovered.
Though literally cooked by steam,
he inquired first for his passengers,
then sent a man for Il jack and direct.
ed the efforts to rescue him. He
leaves a wife and family. The
cause Of the accident is unknown
The colored fireman saved himself by
jumping.
The Irish standard., 1906-09-15
WINDsToRM SWEEPS EscANAsA.
Northern Michigan City Suffers Heavy
Damage About Docks.

Escanaba, Mich. Sept 13.-In one
of the most severe windstorms that
ever swept this district, damage
amounting to several thousand dollars
was done late Tuesday afternoon
about the docks and factories of the
city. Two tramways. each 300 feet
in length, connecting the northwestern
ore docks were blown down and com.
pletely demolished. Two giant coal
hoisting towers, each weighing 400
tons, on the docks of the Reiss Coal
company. broke from their fastenings
and were forced down the track for
300 feet, where they crashed into two
stationary towers. badly damaging
both runway hoists.
Two sides of the brick boiler house
of the Escanaba woodenware plant
were blown in, damaging machinery
and making it necessary to close
down the plant until repairs can be
made.
The Irish standard., 1906-09-15
MINNESOTA STATE NEWS
kiI!sd by Medicine.

Duluth-West end physicians declare
that Arvid H. Johnson, six months old,
whose death occurred Saturday, was
slowly poisoned to death by tho use
of Il patent medicine which contained
morphine in too great doses FOR a child
so young.
When the child was a few weeks old
the parents received q sample Of
patent medicine. The child became
restless and the mother administered
some of the stuff 1t seemed to have
little effect and the doses were in.
creased To a tcaspoonful instead of the
six or eight drops called for on the
label
The child survived the continued ad-
ministration of the drug for almost six
months. but finally succumbed.
The physicians who attended the
child before its death say that un-
doubtedly it died as the result of NOR
phinc poisoning, and insist that NOR
phine should not be sold in any form
except upon Il physician's prescrip-
tinn. \ resolution for an ordinance
to this effect now is pending before
the city council.
The Irish standard., 1906-09-15
Story of a Blind Sparrow.

A woman ornithologist tells Of a
sparrow that was born blind. without
any apparent eyes: 1T was found,
evidently fallen from nest, and was
fed and put into a greenhouse with a
broken pane, through which the par
ents could. IL they would. visit it.
Both old birds were promptly on the
spot, feeding 1t assiduously. 1t was
missing one day, but has returned to
its kind friends, who supplement the
parental feeding. 1t hops about and
makes its whereabouts apDarent by
The Irish standard., 1906-09-15
.PULAJANES ATTACK
Sleeping Soldiers
RUSH CAMP OF SOLDIERS ON is.
LAND OF LEYTE, BUT ARE
ROUTED.
MANY OF THE REBELS
KILLED AND WOUNDED
Assault Planned as Revenge for Pun.
ishment for Staying Of a Lieuten.
ant of seouts-soIos Used by the
Natives.

Manila, Sept. 13.-In revenge for
the punishment inflicted upon them
by the regular troops for the killing
of Lieut.. Roscoe Treadwell, of the
Philippine scouts, the Pulajanes at
tackled detachment of the Twenty
fourth infantry (colored) ON the night
OF the 10th, and before they could be
driven back they killed two and
wounded eight of the colorcd soldiers.
Early on the evening of the 10th
the bandits rushed the camp of Tread
we'll and succeeded in killing the of.
ficer The colored troops came to
the rescue and drove the fanatics
from the field. killing and capturing
a large number. The Twenty-fourth
then went into camp near Bara, Leyte,
near the scene of the engagement.
The band returned during the night,
boloed the outposts and rushed the
camp. In the confusion of the dark
ness the regulars were badly cut up
before they realized that the Pulaja-
mes were upon them. The colorcd
troops were attacked in their tents,
the natives slashing the canvas with
bolos and falling upon the sleeping
soldiers.
The men Of the Twenty-fourth were
aroused by the shouts of their COM
rades, and went into the fight with
their pistols and bayonets. and finally
routed the Pulajanes, killing and
WOunding many of them.
In the darkness a few of the Pull
ajanes escaped.
The Irish standard., 1906-09-15
Rates Made Known.

ST. Paul-Thc Northern Pacific rail-
road has filed the original contract be-
tween that road and the Chicago. Mil
waukee & ST Paul for carrying coal
between Duluth and Hastings. The
filing of this document, which gives
the figures showing how much the
Milwaukee, pays the Northern Pacific
for transporting coal, came as Il sur
prise. The figures. which are an i'm
portant factor In fixing the reasonable
ness of coal rates between the Twin
Cities and Duluth. were not divulged
by the commission
The Irish standard., 1906-09-15
Horse Was Stubborn.

Observation-Disclosures the old family
horse insisted upon taking the turn
toward home and refused to be guided
into another street. Paul Hargesheim-
or and John Rommel, Sr.. were thrown
from a buggy and sustained serious
injuries. Rommcl, going home from
the state hospital. met Hargesheimer
and invited him to ride. Hargcsheimer
lives street beyond Rommel. but
when the old horse came to the home
street he turned into 1t. Rommel at
tempted to guide him straight ahead
and the animal got "bucky," and backed
the buggy into the curb. throwing the
two men out. Rommel struck on his
head and was rendered unconscious,
sustaining severe bruises about the
head and shoulder. Hargcshemcr had
several ribs cracked and badly sprained
his right wrist.
The Irish standard., 1906-09-15
News Notes.

St Paul-Thc state historical society
pays tribute to the memory of Gen.
II. W. Chids.
Northfleld--Scnator Moses T.. Clapp
delivered the opening address at tho
assembly of Carleton college on Sept
12.
Mnncapolis-A small blaze in the
kitchen on the second floor of the West
hotel caused some apprehension in the
building.
ST. Paul--Thc bowlers arrange for
a mass meeting to boom st. Paurs
campaign to secure the bowling con-
grcss in 1908.
Little Falls-Fire broke out in the
Little Falls house. r. Meadwood. pro.
prictor. mt 1875 Il. m. Thursday and
destroyed the roof of the building; also
damaging the second floor About twen-
ty people were in the building at the
time All escaped. The cause of the
fire is unknown. The fire was checked
before much damage was done.
Bcaudcttc--A Commercial club was
organized this week. with the follow
ing officers: President. James A. Math-
leu; vice president, II. v. Dyer; secre-
tary. George r. Erickson: treasurer
Albert Berg: directors. 0. +. Miller
Daniel Hyland. Thomas NJ. Cathcart
Edward Anderson and George P, Wat
tors.
Belle Plainc--Andy Donovan, a
stockhnlder in the Belle Plaine Canning
company has had injunction papers
served on the company. restraining it
from putting mortgage on its plant.
st. Paula memorial to Bishop
| Thomas is dedicated at st. Paul's
| church.
Monticcllo-An old ladies' party was
given by Mrs. c. A. French at her
home. Thirty invitations We're issued
to ladies over 10. Rain and feeble
ness kept some from going, but nine
teen were present and of these. four
were over 80, Mrs. Freeman, 81: Mrs.
Arthur Hannaford. 81; Mrs. Warren
Hannaford, 83, and Mrs. Henry Kries,
so. The first two rode four miles to
| attend.
Beaudette-Angus McGinniss went
| to the marshal of the village and sur
rendered himself, declaring that he had
] murdered his brother-in-law by throw
ing him out of boat near the mouth.
of the Rainy river about txo years
ago.
The Irish standard., 1906-09-15
War Of the Lid.

ST. Cloud-Anothcr step has been
made by Rev. G. w. Stark and other
anti -saloonists to enforce the lid in
st. Cloud. and this time Mayor ]. l.. c.
Robinson's office is the storm center.
Anti-saloon men are jubilant over
the fact that they have succeeded in
interesting other than local officials in
the fight to compel the strict observ-
ance of the Sunday closing law. This
time Attorney General Young has been
brought into The case.
On complaint Of Rev. G.. w. Stark
and others the attorney general is COM
plainant III impeachment proceedings
against Mayor Robinson. The matter
is brought up In quo warranto pro-
cccdings. and the mayor will be cited
to appear in court and show cause
why he should not be impeached for
malfcasancc in office
The Irish standard., 1906-09-15
Split on Presbyterian Union.

Bloomington, Ill.,, Sept IA pro.
posed three days session of the Lin
coin presbytery of the former Cumbcr-
land Presbyterian church at Stanford
came to a sudden end when nearly
one-half of the delegates repudiated
the union of the two branches of the
Presbyterian church. The seceders
withdrew and organized a presbytery
under the Cumberland rules with Rev
William Murry, of Dewitt, as moder-
atOr