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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-18

The weekly session of the probate court
was held this morning, Judge w. w.
Blodgett presiding: The docket
Petition OF the foreign executor In the
estate OF Sylvia w. Drake to transfer
personal property was granted.
The viii of Patrick Riley was admitted
TO probate and Michael j. Riley confirmed
as executor. Bond. $500; suretes and ap-
nraisers TO be named.
The will of Edward Smith was admit
ted TO probate and John Smith confirmed
as executor. Bond s25,000, personal 10
pay debts and legacies. No inventory re-
quired
In re. petition for the adoption OF Mary
Antolnette Morin by George " NORM and
wife granted. the father OF the child
consenting In writing.
Petition for order Of distribution IN the
estate OF Irene Il. Hathaway granted
and the bond reduced TO $500 Sureties,
Annie l.. Chatterton and another TO be
named
Petition for the removal Of Martin 7.
birmingham guardian OF Thomas Nc
fntyre. OF fun age. was received and con
tinued for two weeks.
Petition for the appointment Of guar
dian I'm the estate OF Margaret Bynes
was received and continued for three
weeks with order OF notice
Guardians account - the estate OF
George A. James II. Ada NJ. Grace T..
and Carrie l.. Chadwick. minors. examined
and allowed.
Executors bond in the estate of Clara
A. Ratthei and administrators bond In
the estate Of wladyslaw Mieszewsk were
examined and approved.
SEIZED SLOT MACHINES.
Detective Henry visited several places
in this city yesterday and carried away
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-18

Detective Henry visited several places
in this city yesterday and carried away
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-10
EXPERT EXAMINES LETTERS
David N. CarVaIho Called as Witness
in Millionaire Divorce Case
at Pittsburg
BY Associated Press

PITTSBURG, July 9.-David N Car
Valho the handwriting expert who has
been engaged i'm many famous cases of
the country, among them the ttrial of
Roland b. Molineaux, arrived here
from New York today and registered at
the hotel Henley,
He has been called here to testify
for Mrs. Hartje in the divorce case
brought by August j. Hartje, the mil
llonaire paper manufacturers. In the
previous hearings of the case forty
letters were read, which, it is alleged,
Mrs. Hartje wrote to the family
coachman, Tom Nadine, and which
have been declared forgery by Mrs.
Hartje and her counsel
1t is upon these letters that Mr..
Carvalho went to work soon after he
arrived.
The Hartje case will begin tomorrcw
morning and it is expected the result
of Mr. CarValhos work, in part at
least, will be made known. The let
ters have been greatly enlarged, some
of the initials being six inches in
height.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-10
ACTOR ATTACKS
MANAGER JAMES
TROUBLE ARISES OVER SAL
AIRY OF CHORUS GIRL
Jack erandon Attempts to Choke
Mason Theater Impresarlo, but
Latter Finally Administers op-
ponent Severe DrubbIna

While the girls of the chorus
shrieked with freight and the stage
hands leaped for a chance to separate
the pair, with the grim old walls of the
Mason opera house stage for a. back
ground and two men in the center of
that stage fighting like tigers, the
morning rehearsal of the travesty
stars came to a strange ending yes
terday. Harry James, the manager,
attacked by a man who had demanded
payment of bill, returned the at
tack in such good measure that after
the dust had settled the forceful bill
collector was taken to the receiving
hospital for repairs.
The chorus was thrown into q panic
and many of the girls dashed to the
street, while others sought in vain to
stop the fight.
Yesterday morning a man giving the
name Of ]. L. Grandon appeared behind
the scenes at the Mason opera house.
The stranger, tall powerful young
fellow, demanded to see James.
Relates His Troubles
odulCo lCll lllG anu WcI1C 10 Ills
private room at one side Of the stage
and there the stranger related his trou-
bles. He is the husband of certain
girl in the chorus and his story was
long one. At the conclusion he de-
manded to know why the girl had been
accused of theft by other chorus girls
and demanded the girls full salary.
James refused to pay the money un-
til the afternoon hour when all the
hands maid and than annnrdfre
to the statements Of witnesses, the
stranger leaped upon James and kicked
him in the stomach and tore at the
theatrical mans throat.
With his head bent back over the
chair in which he was sitting and his
voice coming hoarser and hoarser,
James strove to tear loose that re-
morseless grip while the mans knee
pressed cruelty against his stomach
Attracted by the noise, Phil McKim,
a stage hand, passed by the door, and
taking the scene in at glance, rushed
inside.
ct don't know who you are" he
shouted to the man. 'but you can't do
that sort of work around here"
Like flash Grandon hit at McKim
but missed and the stage hand seized
the stranger by the collar and dragged
him off James and hit him in the face.
Crosses the Stage
The force of the blow sent the man
out into the hall. He then started
back toward the stage which he had
to cross in order to reach Hill street
Back he walked, watching McKim
carefully, but the big stage hand
simply laughed at him. Suddenly the
man threw up his guard and prepared
for attack and McKim turned and
there saw Harry James.
James was in his short sleeves. With
a grin like a fighting bulldog on his
face and his teeth set hard he was
creeping forward.
One hand clutched at his red and in
jured throat as though he was try
ing to rub out that hurt, while the
other was frightened hard against his
side
Before McKim could stop him James
Continued on page two.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-10
FLOODS DESTROY ASPARAGUS
Three Thousand Acres Covered by
Water Near Stockton by
Break in LeVee
a. AssncinIed BRASS

BY ASSOcldteu PfeSS.
STOCKTON, Cal, July 9.-Three
thousand acres of asparagus went un-
der this morning about o'clock on the
Levi tract, the water pouring in from
II forty-foot break in the middle river
leVee.
The Levi tract is on Roberts island
and the flood thus endangers the entire
island, though there are strenuous ef-
forts being made to stop it from go
ing on TO the Woods and the Blossom
tracts, there being a cross levee which
is believed can be held intact.
With that object i'm view a gang of
from fifty to sixty men have been de-
tailed for duty on that levee by Woods
Brothers. AT last accounts the levec
was holding. The efforts of the brea k
at this point is to relieve the pressure
at other points. The break is said to
be due to the waves produced by "A
high wind last night. The river con-
tinues to fall
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-10
WEARS
CHAINS in PRISON
ey Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
VICTORIA, n. g., July "A dispatch
from Japan states that three Amer
icnns, one Brltisher, one Japanese, seal
ers, who were Imprisoned for sixteen
months mt VIadlvostols have returned to
Japan after being released.
One of the Americans was loaded
with chains while in confinement. The
Americans ana Britishers. vino are dis
tressed, are being maintained at the
senmen's institute mt Yokohama. They
were members of the crew of the Jnp-
nnese sealing schooner KyochI Mnru,
which was sunk by Russian cruisers
from VIndivostok of Snghnlien in 1908,
and the seaIers were taken to VladivO-
stOk on the cruiser GrOmoboI.
The Japanese government has en-
ncted Legislation for the protection OF
fur seals, specifying close nrens and
close seasons for fur seals and otter
and also restricting the nature of the
hunting boats and apparatus as well as
the method of hunting. The ordinance
also prohibits the killing of animals
under n specified age limit. The law
came into force Mt the commencement of
the month.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-10
AMERICAN MEATS
ARE NOT WANTED
ENGLISHMEN PREFER OTHER
BRANDS
British Navy to Be Supplied with
Timed Meats From Australia or
Argentina In the
Future
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
LONDON, July 9.-As the result of
the refusal of one of the ships of the
British attacking fleet to take on
American timed meats during the re-
cent naval maneuvers, the admiralty
directs that ships companies be sup
piled with Australian or Argentine
brands in lieu of American.
The American timed meats now on
hand is being returned to the victualing
yards and will be no longer a compul-
sorry ration for the navy. winston
Spencer Churchill, under secretary for
the colonies, in an official communica-
tion to William Redmond, Nationalist
member Of parliament for the east di-
vision Of Clare, says he is informed
that special care is exercised by the
new South Wales government that only
absolutely healthy beeves are slaugh-
tered for food and that every precaution
is taken at freezing and canning works
to insure a cleanly method.
Where any breach of the regulations
regarding cleanliness is proved licenses
are Immediately withdrawn. Persons
slaughtering a diseased beast are liable
to imprisonment for two years, and the
seller of diseased meat Is liable to inn
prisonment for a longer term.
Government inspectors report weekly
Twelve hours notice must be given of
intention to slaughter, and where no
such notice is given penalty of $25 a
head may be imposed.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-10
B0URKE COCHRAN
AT SANTA BARBARA
BAAssociated Press.

SANTA BARBARA, July 9-W.
Bourke Cochran, the New York con-
gressman, arrived at Santa Barbara
Sunday night and is spending a few
days at the Country club in Monte
cito.
He will probably remain here until
Saturday, when he will make trip
to the northern part of the state. This
is not Mr.. Cockran's first visit to Santa
Barbara this year, as he was here
some days last January, coming to the
coast to recover from a serious illness,
which forced him to leave his congress
sional duties during the early weeks Of
the session.
At that time Mr.. Cochran, accom-
panied by party of friends, made an
extended motor tour of Southern Cali
fornia and trip to the Grand canyon.
81 am in excellent health now, though
of course somewhat tired out and
anxious for complete rest" said Mr..
Cochran tonight.
MY trip to Santa Barbara is purely
pleasure trip to renew acquaintance
with my old friends here. | shall take
rest of several weeks before return
ing to New York.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-10
HOLD ANGELENO
FOR HOTEL BILL
RONALD THOMPSON IN TROUBLE
IN NEW YORK
Two Young Men In Jail Charged With
Living In Luxury at ST. Regis
Without Necessary
Funds

Special to The Herald.
NEW YORK, July 1.-TWO well
dressed young men, who gave their
names as Ronald Thompson, 2S years
old, of Los Angeles, and Edward Egan,
81 years old, of Rochester, N. Y, were
in the Yorkville police court today to
answer to the charge of beating" the
Hotel st. Regis out of $3.50, due for
board and lodging.
The magistrate committed both men
to prison in default of 5000 bail each.
According to charges, the two men
arrived at the hotel Saturday, each
carrying a suit case which since has
been found to contain worn out boots
and soiled linen.
Thompson engaged a suite at SIG a
day for himself and Egan, whom he
said was is guest. They had the best
of everything at the hotel, but when
the bill was presented today Thompson
said he had no money, but was expect
ing a remittance. He said he was re-
lated to Mr.. Crandell of California,
said to be wealthy.
Ronald Thompson is the son of Mrs.
e. e. Crandel of Wilson avenue, AL
hambra.
Thompson, who is about 2S years of
age, is well known in Los Angeles and
had many friends here. He attended
the city schools and afterward went to
commercial college. After leaving the
latter school he entered the store of
Crandell & Lane, where he worked for
some time.
During the worlds fair at st. Louis
young Thompson was employed at the
exposition. During the past year,
friends say, Thompson has been out of
employment. He left Los Angeles
about three months ago.
Mr.. Crandell said last night he be-
lieved the young man had been working
as a bookkeeper in New York.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-10
COLORADO FALLS 22 FEET
and No Further Damage Is
EXpecte
BY Associated Fress.

IMPERIAL, Cal, July D.-Water in
the Colorado river at Yuma has fallen
to twenty-five feet, reducing the dis
charge about 60 per cent.
About ten days ago New river ceased
cutting a channel toward the Colorado.
The river is no longer cutting toward
CaleNico and MeXicali and no further
damage Is expected. Representatives.
of the Imperial Water companies. wio
have returned from the break i'm the
river, report a large force working.
1t is practically certain that the river
will be turned to the gulf by September
15
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-10
FIGHT DUEL; NO ONE KILLED
Engagement With Pistols Grows Out
of Dreyfus Case at
Paris
BY Associated Press.

PARIS, July 9.-The supreme court
held lengthy secret session today
and adjourned without announcing its
decision in the Dreyfus case.
1t is generally expected that the de-
cision of the Rennes court martial will
be annulled, but the court is under
stood to be divided upon the question
of quashing the verdict entirely or Or
dering new trial
The Dreyfus case is reawakening in
tense bitterness and has already re-
suited in one duel. Gen. Gonz, a form
er assistant chief of the general staff,
who is opposed to Dreyfus claims,
challenged Col. Picquart, former head
of the Intelligence department of the
French army, who is strong support
er of Dreyfus, to hostile meeting.
An encounter with pistols at twenty
five PAGES was arranged for today, with
the result that the general fired and
missed his adversary. The colonel re-
fused to fire.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-10
LAWYER CONVICT
SECURES PARDON
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
ALBANY, N. Y, July 9.-It became
known here today that Governor Hig-
gins several days ago commuted the
sentence of Thomas H. Wickes the
New York lawyer who was sentenced
to a years Imprisonment upon convic-
ton of blackmail in the writing of the
notorious Lewis Jarvis letters.
In these letters he sought, as it was
alleged, to secure advantages in legal
business by writing letters about him
self, signing them with the name of
Lewis Jarvis"
Governor Higgins is out of town, but
his secretary, Frank e. Perley, said
that Wickes' friends had secured for
him a promising business opening in
Alaska, and that the governors action
was made conditional upon his going
there.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-10
MRS. LE DOUX MAY
AGAIN FACE JURY
ATTORNEYS MAKE SEVERAL
BOLD ASSERTIONS
Declare One Juror Who Heard Testl-
mony Had His Mind Made
Up Before Case
Opened
BY Assocla ted Press.

BY Associated Press
STOCKTON, Cal, July 9.-Mrs
Emma LeDoux, convicted Of the murder
of A. N, McVicar in this city March "a
last, was brought before Judge Nutter
this morning to be given the deatl,
sentence, having been found guilty of
first degree murder.
A motion for a new trial was made
by G. II. Fairall, her attorney, on
statutory grounds. Mr.. Fairall was
still arguing at the noon recess and
will continue this afternoon. The court
room was crowded, every seat being
taken and many standing up.
The great majority of the spectators
were women. The convicted murder
ess, dressed as though for a shopping
tour, seemed in good health and spirits,
though somewhat pale from confine-
ment
Alleges Misconduct of Juror
During the afternoon session the at
torney for the defense introduced three
affidavits alleging misconduct by Juror
August c. Ritter. BY affidavit the de-
fendant charged that before the trial
he had stated that she was guilty and
ought to 'have her neck broke"
w. II. Smith made affidavit that Rit-
ter had told him before the trial that
the woman was guilty and "ought to
hang" and Smith had also talked with
Ritter after he had been sworn.
Charles e. Murphy swore to an affi-
davit that Ritter had on one occasion
told him during the trial that he was
going to hang the woman and on an
other Opp1 sion that "hp crniDo t0
The court ordered both Murphy and
Smith to appear tomorrow morning and
explain why they talked with juror
and the district attorney will be given
an opportunity of presenting counter
affidavits. Ritter is supposed to have
gone east to visit his mother.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-10
ARREST SUSPECT
IN H0LOUP CASE
GRUB GULCH MAN ACCUSED OF
RUBBING STAGE
Jack Sweet, Who Year Ago Was
Held on Similar Charge, Thought
to Be the Man
Wanted
BY A ssocia ted Press.


FRESNO, July 9.-Word was re-
ceived here today that Jack Sweet of
Grub gulch had been arrested yester-
day at his home by Sheriffs Prouty and
Jones on suspicion of being the man
who held up the Yosemite stages.
The news was brought in by ]. w.
Graham of Advance. Ed Shelton, one
of the drivers, told Graham that rifle
found in Sweets house was almost
identical in appearance with that used
by the robber.
Graham also stated that the officers
had other evidence which pointed to
Sweet as the guilty man. The suspect
was taken to Wawona for the purpose
of identification by some of those on
the stages.
Sweet is married man and has a
ranch at Grub gulch. He was under
suspicion of being the man who held
up the stage a year ago, but as he ac-
counted for his absence at that time
he was not arrested. He denies his
guilt and says that he can prove that
he was not near the scene of the rob-
berry.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-10
MAY AFFECT IMMIGRATION
Seeks Light Regarding Laws
and Practices
IA AssncIn ted I,reaE

BY ASSOclAtep fIeSS.
WASHINGTON, July 9.-Carrying out
a suggestion made by the house COM
mittee on foreign affairs, board as
sembled at the state department to-
day to inquire into the laws and prac-
tices regarding citizenship of the United
States, eXpatriation and protection
abroad and to report recommendation
for legislation to this board before con-
gress next session.
The primary purpose is to devise
means of checking the abuses of Amer
lean naturalization by persons who take
out papers with the deliberate purpose
of returning Immediately to their ma
tive countries. where they have given
much trouble to the state department
by claiming immunity from all the
obligations of the natives of their own
government and thereby causing great
discomfort abroad and leading to much
diplomatic correspondence.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-10
MAY PROVE TO BE MURDER
Woman Found Dead in New York Is
Thought to Be Victim of
Foul Play
BY Assocla Id Press.

NEW YORK. July 9.-Helen Holmes.
the young woman who was found dea 4
from gas asphyXiation last Wednesday y
I'm her room at the Physical and Surg!-
cal institute, whore she was employed
as a nurse, may have been the victim
of a murder, in the opinion of Coroner
Aeritilla, who is investigating the case.
The coroner today directed the police
to hold up the funeral until some adj
dtional light can be thrown on the
woman's death, The authorities in
Vestigated the cause last Saturday and
gave out that the nurse had committed
suicide, but the coroner has received
later information. indicating possible
foul play
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-10

Twill attempt to purify politics.
2-Taft addresses large audience.
3-Juror bursts blood vessel.
4-says wife was spirited away.
5-Sports.
6-EditoriaI. -
City news.
s-5eIasco farce is big hIt.
9-Markets.
1o-classified advertisements.
f1-Southern California news.
II to 1s-PubIIc Advertising.
14-Harrlman buys ties in Japan.
EASTERN
TO escae subpoena servers chorus
girls who could tell of Harry Thaw's
past life leave New York.
The policy holders committee. organ
lied to overthrow the present manage
ment of big insurance companies. elects
officers at New York.
A personal friend of William Jen-
nings Bryan declares Nebraskan has al
ready outlined campaign plans.
COAST
Attorneys for Mrs. LIE Doux declare
one of the jurymon who found her
guilty of murder declared before the
trial that she should hang.
Alleged Yosemite stage robber re-
leased.
W. Bourke Cochran comes to coast In
search of health.
LOCAL
Charles Tanquary says wife was
spirited away.
Judge Smith viii investigate Lawyer
Rymerts methods.
Fire partially destroys house
Union Trust company business passes
into hands of Title G, and T. Co.
Hotel cashier faces death in the
ocean.
Police capture youthful auto thief.
San Bernardino police force, To be
Lexowed
Thieves attempt numerous burglaries
of an Adams street home.
superintendent Moore renders annual
report
Council passes ordinance requiring
proper protection from contamination
of all food
Dock Houghton would change basis
OF city laborers' pay.
Senator Clark of Montana arrives
Few taxpayers protest against as
sessments
Long Beach chautauqua is formally
opened.
Juror bursts blood vessel.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-10
ADMITS TAKING
MONEY ORDERS
LEIGH ALLEN TO BE TRIED IN
LOS ANGELES
Special From st. Louis Says Confess
sion duplicates NADIA Leslie, the
Woman Arrested While in
Aliens Company
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
ST. LOUIS, July 9.-Leigh Allen, who
was arrested Saturday by United
States Deputy Marshals Nall and
Wild on information furnished by the
postoffice department, admitted, in a
preliminary hearing before United
States Commissioner B. T. Babbitt
today, the theft of postoffice money
order blanks and funds from the post
office at LaMesa, Cal.
NADIA Leslie, the woman arrested
with Allen, admitted that she had as
sisted in securing the money on some
Of the orders. She pleaded to be sent
back to California with Allen
Both will be returned to Los Angeles
for trial.
The thefts occurred in January and
are said to amount to about $3.50.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-10
THOUSANDS HONOR
MR.. CHAMBERLAIN
By Associated Press.

By NsSOclateU PreS9.
BIRMINGHAM, England, July o.
The celebration in honor of Joseph
Chamberlain's attainment of 20 years
was continued tonight, when 10000 per-
sons assembled in Bingley hall to wit
ness the presentation of 12O addresses
of appreciation of Mr.. Chamberlain
political services.
The addresses came from various
parts of the United Kingdom. Reply.
ing to the speeches of presentation
Mr.. Chamberlain entered on a politi
cal retrospect.
Abiding to the charge that he hat
often changed his opinion, Mr.. Cham.
berlain quoted William e. Gladstone
who once said that change was a sign
of life and that it was only the dead
who remained the same.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-10
ENGINEER MISSING;
ENGINE RUNS WILD
Nv Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, July 9.-After col
liding with a passenger train at Or
leans street today. a Southern railway
switch engine, with two cars attached,
dashed wildly without crew three
quarters of mile to the Union depot
on Calhoun street, where It crashed into
two mail cars.
Eight men we're slightly injured, one
seriously. When the switch engine col
lided with the passenger train the en-
gineer and-hs fireman jumped.
The switch engine, with no guiding
hand, dashed forward at Increased
speed The locomotive crossed eleven
streets before arriving at the depot, and
the presence of mind of yardman pre-
vented the engine from dashing into
the depot proper.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-10
HEIRS CLAIM WILL
HAS BEEN FORGED
BY AssocIatt I Press.

bv ASSOCIATE HreSS.
SAN FRANCISCO, July "a contest
of the will of the late Jackson McKenty,
who died in France, has been instituted
by the decedents nephews, Clayton and
Howard McKenty.
The will was admitted to probate in
this county July 90 1905, before which
date Matthew H. Messebert of Doug
lassv1lle, Pa, the sole leGatee and ex-
ecutor, passed away. A. II. Payson
was appointed by the superior court as
administrator of the estate, said to be
worth $175,000.
The nephews assert that the deceased
did not write his will, that the signature
Is forgery and that McKenty was of
unsound mind at the time the document
was executed.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-10
Mutlny Ends in Two Deaths
~ Associated nress.

TAMBOV. July "a mutiny broke
out Saturday in the Kasarev regiment
of cavalry, and during the consequent
disorder an infantry officer and a
soldier of the Nejina dragons who at
tackled the mutineers, We're killed The
mutineers have barricaded themselves
in their barracks.