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Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-30
RETURNS TO FINISH SENTENCE
Prisoner Released from One Jail Soon
Finds Himself in AM
ofher
Special to The Herald,

LONG BEACH, Dec. 29-"Curley"
Miller, granted a parole by Marshal
Young on Christmas in order that he
might eat turkey with his family at
West Long Beach, returned to the city
Jail last night ready to serve the re-
mainder of his ten days sentence hero
for drunkenness and telling sorry
tale of how he had passed the time
since Tuesday.
After his release Miller went to San
Pedro to celebrate the happy event,
filled up on liquid cheer and when he
told the judge that he hailed from
Long Beach he was promptly handed
a $50 or ten days" notice Unable to
produce the coin he was placed in the
lookup. His friends engaged them
selves in rustling the So This was
accomplished late yesterday afternoon
and Miller, bidding farewell to the San
Pedro Jail, retraced his steps to this
city and Informed Marshal Young that
he was ready to be locked up here
again.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-30
SPEEDING RUNAWAY HIT
BY S. P. LOCOMOTIVE
Special to The Herald.

PASADENA, Dec. 29.-This afternoon
about 6 o'clock Southern Pacific train
and a delivery wagon belonging to the
Morgan Oyster company collided on
South Broadway, the rear end of the
vehicle being demolished in the crash.
According to the stories of eyewit-
nesses the driver of the delivery wagon
had left his charge when the horse de-
termined to go home on it's own hook
Having no driver the animal had gone
but short distance when it ran away
The frightened horse dashed in front
Of the Southern Pacific train and barely
escaped being killed. AS it was the two
rear wheels and the shaft were
smashed by the collision.
Coronado will please you
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-30
OCEAN PARK TRUSTEE
SELLS TRACT OF LAND
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
OCEAN PARK, Dec. 29.-David
Evans, member of the board of city
trustees and former president of the
Bank of Venice, today closed negotia-
tions for the sale of thrty-six acres
of unimproved property, comprising the
north end of Nadeau vineyard. Mr..
Evans, it is stated, will receive $4,000
for the property, for which he paid
$1OS,OOO six months ago. A check to
complete the transaction was placed in
escrow pending an investigation of the
title.
Friends of A. r. Fraser, president of
the Community league and one of the
wealthiest residents of this section, are
becoming alarmed at his continued ILL
ness. Mr.. Fraser has been confined to
his home for several weeks with a Sc
we're cold, and it is feared complications
will set in. His condition is said to be
serious.
Sunny days at Coronado.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-30
WOULD-BE SUICIDE is
RECOVERED FROM SHOCK
special to The Herald

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Dec. 29.-Della Tully,
the young woman who drank two
ounces of carbolic acid with intent to
commit suicide, Thanksgiving day
morning, was this evening discharged
from the Pasadena hospital as cured.
Her recovery is really a medical mar
vel, for the woman had experienced
the full effects of the acid as she lay
on her bed a long time after taking
the fiery fluid before being discovered.
The case has been dropped by the
authorities and it is very probable that
the general public will never know
what prompted the girl to the rash act.
Stories connecting the young woman
with others have been circulated, but
they have never been verified as yet
Coronado for ideal climate.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-30
KANSAS TOWN FEARS
WAR BETWEEN RACES

KANSAS CITY, Dec. ga special to
the Star from Perry, Kans., says:
Serious trouble between white citi-
zens and band of negroes of this town
is feared. Already several clashes have
occurred and excitement runs high.
This feeling took new life last even
ing when Joseph Weller, white farm
er living near 4erry, was seriously
injured in a fight on the street with
a negro named Bryant. The negroes are
reported to have threatened the lives
of several citizens.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-30
CHURCH AND STATE
SEPARATION ACT PASSED

PARIS, Dec. ga motion to re-
commit the church and state separation
act, with instructions to reframe the
measure on the lines of the Brazilian
church and state separation law, which
the Vatican accepted, was defeated in
the senate today.
Every effort to amend the act having
been defeated the measure was finally
passed exactly as it came from the
chamber, 10 to 10. The bill now re-
quires only the signature of the pres
ident.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-30
Discuss Successor
BY Associated Press.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29.-While
the question of a successor to the late
A. ]. Cassatt, president of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad company, received no
official consideration it Is being dis
cussed by railroad men. The directors
will not discuss the matter until after
the funeral.
The report that James McCrea will be
chosen is steadily growing. He is vice
president, and as the executive head of
the companys western lines is thor
oughly familiar with the system.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-30
Bryce's Appointment Accepted

LONDON, Dec. 29-The formal ac-
ceptance by the United States of James
Bryce as ambassa at Washington
was received in a cablegram from the
American capital which reached the
foreign office during the night. Mr..
Bryces appointment will be officially
gaHetted MondAY.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-30
FORMER GAME WARDEN
ARRESTED FOR BLACKMAIL
Special to The Herald.

SANTA MONICA, Dec. 29.-Late this
afternoon Constable Pritchard arrested
George Morrison, a former game war;
den, on charge of having extorted
500 from two hunters whom he found
breaking the game laws and who, it is
said, he threatened with arrest unless
they met with his demand for $40 bali
each. Morrison was arraigned before
Justice Jenness and held in $1,000 bail.
The arrest was made near the brick
yards at Sierra Vista.
Perfect days at Coronado.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-30
Teaehers Indorse New speIIInu

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Dec 29-The
Wisconsin Teachers association today
indorsed the simplifed spelling board
and the action of President Roosevelt
in furtherance of the movement for
phonetic spelling, but tabled President
Roosevelt's recommendation in his an
nual message for scientific target prac-
tice i'm the high schools.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-30
FLASHES FROM THE WIRES
BY Associated Press.
Drinks Poison: Is Dead

STOCKTON, Cal, Dec. 29.-Edward
Lester, 90 years old, a dredger watch
man by occupation, died at the county
hospital this morning from the effects
OF a dose of carbolic acid. ken with
suicidal intent Thursday evening. De-
spondency was the cause Deceased
leaves a wife residing on Market street,
Oakland They had been separated for
some time.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-30
SHAH OF PERSIA TAKES
TURN FOR THE BETTER
BY Associated Press.

TEHERAN, Dec. 29.-The shah, after
long period of unconsciousness, once
more rallied during the night, became
fully conscious and is distinctly better
today.
The relations between the heir ap-
parent, Prince Ali Merzina, and the
leaders in the parliament on the Per-
sian constitution are proceeding am
icably.
The original draft has been returned
to parliament by the heir apparent
with suggestions for amendment 20
the paragraphs concerning the parlia-
mentary oath of allegiance, the power
of the sovereign to prorogue parlia-
ment and the powers of the senate.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-30
NOTES OF INTEREST
FROM LONG BEACH
Special to The Herald.

LONG BEACH, Dec. 29.-Col. c. L.
Webb, a retired mining man from
Northern California, died at the home
of relatives on Signal Hill. He was
81 years old, The body will be taken
to Northern California for burial.
Lucas Henry, II years old, a native
of New York and a resident of this
city but a few weeks, died this morn
ing at 619 East Ocean avenue. The
body will be taken to Hood River,
Ore, for burial Monday.
Spend a week at Coronado
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-30
campaion charaes Dismissed y

CALDWELL, Idaho, Dec. l9.-Robert
Lansdon, charged with embezzling $40
while assessor Of Washington county,
was acquitted yesterday on Instructions
from the presiding judge. The charge
was made a campaign issue against
Lansdon, who was Republican candi-
date for secretary of state, Lansdon
was elected
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-30
Try Thaw Before Greenebaum

NEW YORK, Dec. 29-It was an
nounced at the district attorneys of
flee yesterday that the trial of Harry
X. Thaw for the murder Of Stanford
White will take place in the criminal
branch of the superior court before
Justice Greenebaum. The trial is sched-
uled to take place on January 21.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-30
AUTO TRUCK WILL NOT
CLIMB Until SPRING
Special to The Herald.

PASADENA, Dec. 29.-Washouts on
the mountain grades and the general
soft condition of the trail itself is re-
sponsible for decision of the obserya-
tory authorities not to run the heavy
auto truck manufactured specially for
the purpose Of carrying the new teles-
cope up the trail to the observatory I'M
til the grades have become settled and
the dry weather of early summer has
made it impossible for accident.
Spend a week at Coronado
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-30
Pioneer Surveyor Dies

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 29.-George
H. Goddard, a pioneer surveyor Of
California, died yesterday at North
Berkeley at the age of SO years.
Goddard. who was a native of Eng
land, came to California in 1850.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-30
Vatican Gets Financial Support

ROME, Dec. 29.-The pope has re-
ceived many important donations to
help him in the difficulties with France.
They include 100000 from Emperor
Francis Joseph of Austria and 100000
from Cardinal Vashary, archbishop of
Grau Hungary.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-30
NEW BUILDING RECORD
SET IN LONG BEACH
Special to The Herald.

LONG BEACH, Dec. 29.-Building
Inspector George Newcomb's records
show that so far this year 701 build
ings have been erected in this city.
He believes that the total value of
the building done during 1906 will ex-
ceed $1,500,000 This sets a new record
in Long Beach building operations.
Coronado-The society resort.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-30
Charge Boy Murdered Father

UNION CITY, Tenn, Dec. 29.-Lee
Holder the 17-year-old son of Rev. ].
r. Holder, who was found murdered
Thursday, has been arrested charged
with the crime.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-30
Robbers Enter Harness Store

SAN JOSE, Cal, Dec 29.-The har-
ness store of Fred M. Stern at II North
First street was entered last night bv
means of rear door and $12 in cash
and SO worth of stamps stolen from the
cash register.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-30
Notorious Foreer Is Arrested

SPOKANE, Wash, Dec 29.-Isaac
Raines, forger of international repu-
tation, who has operated as a repre-
sentative of the Associated Press in
Germany, France and throughout the
United States, has been arrested here.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-30
TO HAVE A QUIET FUNERAL
Interment Of Alexander J. cassatt
Will Be Unostentas
tious
BY Associated pross

BY Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29.-Arrange-
Iuents Tor the funeral of Mr.. Cassatt
We're We're completed this evening. 1t will be
representations, carrying out Mr.. Cas-
saiI wish. There will be no honorary
services will be held at the Cassatt
nome Monday afternoon and limited
attend.
lhteruneht VIII be at Bryn Mawr, in
deemer Mr.. Cassatt was q communi-
cant In the Bryn Mawr church and had
pew In Sa. James. The interment will
be priYate.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-30
Every One interested q

Boynton, d. NJ Linnard, f. s. Allen. DR..
=. n. Malaby, J. $. Glasscock. Edward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-17
GORKY AND HIS ACTRESS
 HAVE BOTH DISAPPEARED

New York, April 16-The Tribune today says Maxim Gorlky and his woman com panion were not found by newspaper men in this city. Their baggage. 1t was sscertained. was shipped to Chicago on a morning train and there was some req son to believe they had gone on the same train with the baggage together with Nickolay Pischoff, Gorky's adopted son.
 After being turned away from the La fayette- Brevoort hotel on Saturday even ing they went to a soelallstic meeting at the Grand Central palace. with the understanding that they were to have rooms at the Rhinelander. When they got to the Rhinelander an hour before midnight, however they were told by Frank Geraly. the manager. that they could not stay there, and that their bag gage must be removed immediately. Gorky and the woman who has been travelling as his wife. then went 10 No. Fifth avenue in company with MT. and Mrs. Leroy NJ Scott, while the baggage was sent to the Victoria hotel In charge of Gorky's adopted son
 An attempt to get roms at the Victoria failed. and fife baggage was taken to the Grand Central and left in the baggage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-17
PORT COLLECTOR IN
 GRAVEYARD STEAL
BUFFALO MAN IS IMPLICATED IN RoB6ING COUNTY BY COUNTY A FEW BONES AS A HUMAN BODY

Buffalo, N. r., April 16-Fred 0. Mur- ray, recently appointed collector of the port of Buffalo, and former treasurer of Erie county. was today indicted by the grand jury on a charge of stealing from the county of Erie sums aggregating $SS.- 0OO, and receiving stolen property in a like amount
 In all seventeen indictments were handed In by the grand jury which has been in vestigating grating in connection with the purchase by the county of the North Street cemetery, as a site for the Sixty fifth Regiment armory. Bail was fixed at s1O0oO, which was furnished by Mur- rays bondsmen.
 Seven of the indictments are against Fred o. Murray and Robert & Wood burn jointly and one Is against five men, namely, Fred O. Murray, Robert S. Wood burn. former clerk to the board of su- pervisors. and at present secretary to Representative William P. Ryan. Byron D. Gibson and William B. Jackson, su- pervisors and John w Neff, former coun- ty auditor. The three last named are already under indictment
 The charges arose from what has been known as the graveyard scandal" re- sultng from the purchase by the coun- ty of the North Street Cemetery estate for the Sixty-fifth regiment armory. The contract for the removal of the bodies was secured by R. J. Conover He was to received si5 for each body raised and reinterred in another cemetery It was charged that the county was mulcted in the sum of s10O,00o and Conover was con- victed on a charge of grand larceny In Conovers trial evidence was given show ing that the bones found in single graves were divided into several parcels. which were buried as separate bodies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-17
BELIEVE CASTRO
 WILL COME BACK
Venezuelans Are Reticent on the Sub ject, But the Entire Political
 Atmosphere Has Changed.

Willemstad. Island of Curacao, April l6. Passengers arriving here today from Ven ezuea. say that the action of General Castro in retiring from the presidency in favor of Vice President Gomez. is not clearly understood In Venezuela but the general opinion seems to be that his Castro has gone one way as a private citizen, unattended, and paying the regu- lar fare on the railroad, his wife has gone another way, and the former pres idents sister arrived here today. The resignation of the Venezuelan cabinet is also causing speculation. The ministers retired when Castro gave up the reins of power, but Gomez has not appointed new cabinet, and therefore the old ministers have retained their portfolios.
 On the other hand, Castros followers are scattering, leaving the capital in df- ferent ways. At Caracas the political at mosphere has completely changed. and is apparent on all countenances. The opinions expressed here. the nearest point to Venezuela, are equally conflicting The Nenezuelans. as a rule. are reticent when questioned on the subject. They gem orally say that Castro is sick and hesi tate to give their opinion of his re- tlrement from the presidency
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-17
Two Blacks Optnsd fife on Young Man Who Was
 EscortIng Lady Home
WHOLESALE ARRESTS ARE
 THREATENED FOR TODAY
Up to Noon Yesterday Many Openly Hossted That They Took Part in Lynching, But Governors Re
 ward sllences Them.

Springfield Mo, April 16.-Leslie Peters, IS years of age, shot and killed Ralph Burns. negro of bad reputation, one of two who attacked him in this city tonight while he was escorting a young lady home from a party. The negroes accost- ed him at the gate of the young lady s home and one of the negroes fired two shots from revolver at him. but neither shot took effect.
 Peters immediately fired four shots at the negroes, killing one of them, and the other escaped. Peters went to the po- lice station and gave himself up, but he was released without bond
 The news of the killing of another negro spread like wild-fire throughout the city and hundreds of people left their beds and hastened to the public square. The militia on guard there prevented any vio- lent outbreak, and after a time dispersed the crowds. and no further trouble is feared tonight, thought it is believed that the killing tonight will tend to increase the feeling against the negroes People who had been disposed to sympathize with the negroes are incensed at this latest negro assault A squad of militia was detailed to guard the home of the young lady whom Peters was escorting when he was attacked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-17
SMALLER BANKERS
 KICK ON THE SCHEME
Claim Shaw's Plan Will Be Ruinous to Their Business and FaciIi-
 tates Conditions Little.

New York, April 16.-Secretary shaw's plan 10 allow national banks to fore stall the arrival of their gold imports by the withdrawal of its equivalent in cash from the United States sub-treasury on the deposit therein of bonds as se- curity was much discussed in the financial district today Some of the private bank ing houses which deal in foreign exchange and which have been accustomed to im- port gold. declared that so long as the Secretary's plan remained in operation, they will be unable to make any fur ther importatons as they have not the same facilities as national banks for car rying large blocks of bonds to offer as se- curity. Their business, they asserted, will be ruined under this plan.
 One foreign banker asserted that the United States banks will not get a single extra gold shipment because of MT. Shaw 8 plan, but said the importations might begin day or two earlier than they ordinarily would A friend of Secretary Shaw said that the Secretary maintained that the plan will benefit the foreign exchange houses, as well the national banks, as they will get immediate use of their gold as do the banks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-17
Hannis Taylor Declines.

Representative Livingston of Georgia called at the office of the secretary of state this morning and was informed by the secretary that the President had de- cided to appoint Van Leer Polk of Ten nessee and former Governor Aycock of North Carolina, the two southern commis- sioners to attend the conference of tho International Conference of American States in Rio de Janiero next month.
 Hannis Taylor of Alabama is understood to have declined the position, whereupon the President decided to appoint Governor Aycock to the position Congress last week passed a bill approp.iating s75,0OO for the expenses of the commission.
 The full commission as now constituted is as follows:
 William L Buchanan of New York, chairman; Prof L. s. Rowe. University of Pennsylvania; James S. Harlan of Illinois, Prof Edward James of the Uni versity of Illinois, Tulio Larrinaga, resi- dent commissioner from Porto Rico. Charles B. Aycock of North Carolina, and Vanleer Polk of Tennessee
 It is said that Professor James, be- cause of other engagements, will in all probability be unable to go to Rio Jane fro. The vacancy to be created by his retirement it is said will not be filled. MT. Polk was consul general at Calcut- ta, India, during President Cleveland s last administrations He Is from Columbia and Nashville Tenn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-17

room over night. Al the Grand Central station yesterday 1t was said that the baggage had been shipped to Chicago but nobody would say positively whether or not Gorky and his companions were on the train as passengers.
 Abraham Cahan, editor of the Jewish Daily Forward said last night that Gorky had arranged to go out of the city for a few days and keep out of sight in quiet place. where he could write in peace. In that way. MT Cahan said, the Russian author and revolutionist could get ready some speeches he intended to deliver in this country and in the meantime the trouble over his companion would abate.
 Immigration Commissioner Robert Watehorn, when seen at the Hotel Chel- sea yesterday said the case was no longer in the hands of the local immigration bureau. It was up to Secretary Metcalf of the department of commerce and labor at Washington. He said
 If Gorky Is as he says, married to the actress and al the same time not legally separated from his wife in Rus sia. then he is liable 10 deportation said the commissioner. for both bigamy and polygamy are under the ban of the immigration laws. As the case now stands however, We have no evidence against Gorl<y. nor the woman who came here as Mme. Gorky,''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-17
JACOB SCHAEFER IS
 DEFEATED BY CURE
Frenehman Plays Sterling Billiards and Excelled All His Previous Ef-
 forts in the Game Last Night.

New York, April 16.-Louis Cure of Paris defeated Jacob Schaefer of Chicago in the thirteenth game of the world 1s-2 championship tournament tonlght ny A score of 800 to SSo This result attained in the 24th inning. was somewhat or surprise. In the second and 18th innings Schaefer made 95 and HE, respectively with all his old-time force and freedom } stroke. but he had several poor innings ir between and from the 18th to the final inning he got into double figures only once.
 The Frenchman played sterling billiards in many innings his best runs being pro- ductive of 9S 75 and 66
 Cure had shown some of his expsrtness fin earlier games but he recalled all his preyious efforts in this tourney tonight.
 Todav George F. Sutton Issued a chal- 1enge to the winner of the 1s-2 trophy, and whoever wins will have to accept the challenge and play the game within two months.
 Albert c. Cutler of Boston won his first victory In the worlds championship s-2 billiard tournament here today. defeating Ora Morningstar by a score of 00 to 459
 Morningstar started off well but after his seventh inning when he made 4 run of T, he fell away but managed to maintain the lead and then gained until the 27th inning. when Cutler made a great spurt. The Boston man got the worries in good position, and in run full or 6rst-class balk-iine billiards he over took and passed Mornngstar with cius- ter of 146 caroms.
 From this stage to the end of the game Norningstar made strenuous efforts to offset defeat. scoring 19, s6. 35 and 1i in four of the next eight innings. In the same innings Cutler reached double fig ures. three times. and his final effort. was productive of three caroms. which won the game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-17
TROOPS ARE CALLED
 TO PREVENT RIOT
ONE NEGRO KILLED AND OF TIGERS PROTECT THEMSELVES ONLY BY USING NEGRO Wo- MEN AS SHIELDS.

Mount Airy. N. C., April 16.-As result of Walter Penn, a negro, resisting and other negroes overpowering and dsarm- ing Deputy Sheriff |. G. Beton and Off cer John Samuels. George Long, negro, is dead, and the local military company was ordered to the scene of what was almost a riot.
 The negroes succeeded in securing the pistols of the officers and fired about twenty shots at them, and the officers only saved themselves by holding negro women between them and the attacking party.
 The dead negro was shot by one of his own race in the attempt to shoot the officers. The shooting occurred outside of the city limits. and before the sol diers arrived the guilty parties had es- capped to the woods.
 The officers know the negroes and posse of citizens are searching for them.