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Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-06
BRIDE SEEKS To
LIBERATE HUSBAND
HOFFMAN'S WIFE SAYS He
IS INNOCENT
Trouble over Requsition Papers Gives
Loophoe of Escape to Mis-
souran Charged With
Embezzle ment

Dressed in the latest style, her neat
violet walking suit contrasting oddly
with the dingy colors of the criminal
court room, Mrs. Claude L. Hoffman
of Denver yesterday appeared in Judge
Smiths department of the superior
court ana petltioned that her husband,
Claude L. Hoffman, be released on ha-
beas corpus proceedings.
As Attorney Horace II. Appel, who
represents the young woman desired
q little more time for certain inVes-
tigation of papers issued by Governor
Pardee, the case was continued until
Monday. when the pretty young wife
will make her fight for her husband $
freedom.
Carelessness on the part of Gov. Joe
Folk of Missouri in signing the
requisition papers i'm the case is said
to be largely responsible for the delay
and alleged carelessness on the part OF
some local officials is said to have
opened chance for Hoffman to secure
his freedom on the habeas corpus pro-
ceedingS.
The story of the arrest and incarce-
ration of young Hoffman is pathetic.
but the brunt of the trouble has fallen
to the lot of his fair young wife and
she, accepting the trust, has been
WOl hlllS lllSlI anu tldy w StNuiC iiS
release.
Hoffman left his home in st. Joseph,
Mo, several weeks ago. His trip was
to be the most important of his life.
and his first stop was at Denver, where
his wedding was celebrated. With his
pretty young bride Hoffman came to
Los Angeles.
He arrived here on Christmas eve
and was preparing to spend an enjoy
able holiday when his honeymoon was
rudely broken into by Detective Harvey
Davis. who arrested him on a charge
of embeZzlement.
The charge was brought by William
Chittenden, Hoffman's partner in ST.
Joseph. and the warrant was accompa-
nied by Il petition for requisition pa
pers from Gov. Folk.
1t was charged that Hoffman took
for his own use $500 out of the funds
of the contracting firm of which he
was a member.
The young man denies all the charges
against him and says the trouble is
due to spite work on the part of Chit
tenden. He is indignant at the manner
in which local detectives rifed his be-
longings and took possession of every
thing of value.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-06
SALT LAKE ROAD TO BUILD
FROM RIVERSIDE TO DAGGETT

81 come to Los Angeles frequently
because I like the place." continued
Mr. Kearns, "and because I like the
boys and have to drop around to see
them once in a while. I usually visit
my ranch while here to see how things
are getting along there"
How is everything I'm Salt Lake
City?" he was asked.
Haven't been there for two weeks,
but / can tell you that Salt Lake City
is coming to the front. In fact, the
place is booming. We have new ad-
ministration and everything in politi-
cal way is running along smoothly. The
new railroads that are being built into
the city are bound to be responsible
for large growth in population.
THE only thing that is new about the
Salt Lake road is that we are push
Ing the work on the branches into the
mining camps as fast as possible. You
can tell the people that we are doing
all kinds of business"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-06

"We are making plans to build our
own track from Riverside to Daggett.
cannot say just when we will begin
work, but it will be in the near future"
This statement was made by eX-Sen-
ator Thomas Kearns of Salt Lake city,
member of the board of directors of
the Salt Lake railroad, at the Angelus
hotel last night.
Have you made a contract with the
Santa Fe for the use Of their industrial
switches in Los Angeles?" was asked
of Mr.. Kearns.
"Oh, that subject Is bound to work
out all right" was the response.
Are the officials Of the Salt Lake
road not in conference with the Off
cials of the Santa Fe on this very
question now?"
81 am not talking about those things
now," responded the ex-senator in a
decisive way that indicated that fur
ther questioning upon this subject
would get no reply.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-06
BURGLAR GETS DIAMONDS
Man Believed to Have Entered Resi-.
dence During Day Robs
House at Njuht

A burglar robbed Miss Nellie Vandall
of 857 North Alameda street of two
diamond rings, a diamond stickpin and
Il gold watch and chain last Thursday
night after the young woman retired.
Miss Vandall retired late Thursday
night. When she arose yesterday MORN
ing she found her door open and her
valuables missing. Owing to the fact
that her door was open and that the
front door to her residence had been
opened from the inside she is certain
that the robber entered the house dur
ing the day and hid under her bed
until the occupants had retired.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-06
TO INCREASE MEMBERSHIP
Chamber of Commerce Makes Effort
to Recruit Number Of New
Workers

Los Angeles chamber of commerce is
making a strong endeavor to increase
its membership to 3OO0 although it Is
now the largest organization of its
kind in the United States, having 2150
members
Election slips We're sent to all of the
members yesterday along with mem
bership blanks and letters asking them
to make an effort to get their friends
to join.
BY having the election of officers by
mail it is hoped to get the vote of every
one belonging to the organization and
also to have less confusion than would
naturally result from an election by
personal ballot.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-06
NOW
FEIGNS INSANITY
LATER ATTACK CHANGES TO
LUMBAG0
Wife Refuses to Believe He Is Mar
ried to Six Other Women, but
viii Aid in Prosecuting
Her Husband

Crouchlng in his cell, gazing blankly
at the walls and muttering the most
absurd nonsense, DR.. William Thomp-
son, husband of the wealthy Mrs. Riggs
Thompson of Venice, spends his time
at the county Jail in vain attempts to
impress the prison officials with the
idea that he is insane.
Thompson reached Los Angeles yes
terday morning accompanied by Sheriff
White. The man gazed blankly at his
former acquaintance, but refused to
recognize them.
At 10 o'clock he was taken to Jus
tice Youngs court and arraigned on
a charge of having extorted a check.
He appeared to have no idea of what
was going on and had to be assisted
to his feet at the order of the court.
when do you want this examina-
tion?" queried the justice, and Thomp-
son muttered, 1.-TWO minutes" and then
seemed to forget everything and every
body.
Acts as Though Insane
Again questions regarding the trial
were put to him but all he said was
my head aches" AS he was being
taken back to Jail one of the deputies
asked him where he had taken the
train for Riverside, and the man an
SWereu something that sounded like
'bull durham"
Officers, however, refuse to put any
faith in Thompsons alleged insanity
unless, as they state, he may have
taken opiates.
THAT insanity game will not work
with the district attorneys Office" said
Deputy Fleming yesterday. II talked
with that man Saturday and he is per-
fectly sane and rational. This spell
of insanity has come on too suddenly"
Thompson seems now to realize his
condition. Up until last Saturday his
relations with his wealthy wife had
been most amicable and they were
happy in their little home at Venice.
Saturday Thompson Is alleged to have
walked into his wife's apartments,
placed revolver on the table and de-
manded that his wife sign a check
for $4,000. This the trembling woman
did. after protest, but she does not state
that her husband raised the check to
$4,000. Instead she seems to believe
that she signed the check for the
larger amount believing it to have
been written for $4,000.
When the check was presented at the
bank by Thompson, the cashier noticed
1t had been signed by some one who
appeared nervous, and he held it up
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-06

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The base guaranteed 81 per cent nickel
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spoons ............ ............. ACC
$1.75 set OF six shell satin dessert
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S1.75 set Of six shell satin dessert
forks ...,..,.... ................ 95c
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$1.00 set OF six shell satin A. d.
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Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-06
Get lnterlocutory DEGREES

Interlocutory DEGREES of divorce were
granted yesterday in the suits of Ame-
liza Mickey against Benz. F. Mickey
Adrienne O'Dell against Fred O'Dell
Arthur o. Adams against A. NJ. Adams
and Mrs Greet Murphy against Frank
Murphy.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-06

until an investigation could be made.
Sunday Thompson viewed the world
from behind the bars Of cell in the
county Jail, but Monday his wife, re-
fusing to believe anything charged
against him, came to his aid and Sc
cured a bondsman for him.
He was released under the conditions
that his wife should look after him.
Wednesday night they came to Los An
geles and while on the car going UP
Angels flight Thompson jumped and
escaped. He was arrested on train
at Calientes by Deputy Frank Cochran
Before Thompson had good chance
to go free because his wife refused to
prosecute. Three days ago she was
willing to go on his bond and do any
thing for him, but now she refuses to
raise hand for his defense.
Yesterday when Thompson appeared
in court looking like half plucked
fowl because of the fact that in order
to disguise himself he had haggled off
his mustache with a pair of dull scis-
sors, there was no wife to greet him.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-06

10 pieces full yard wide heavy rustline
silk; crisp lustrous finish, yet soft; will
neither split nor cut; is an excellent black
and worth $I.25.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-06
Cruiser Chicago at San Francisco


SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 5. - The
cruiser Chicago, flagship of the Pa
cific squadron, arrived in port yester-
day after cruise to the Hawaiian
islands. The warship will stay here
until about January 16, when it is ex-
pected she will cruise to Santa Bar
bara.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-06
Will Not Reduce Collins Ball
" AeaopJa ted press

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 5.-The su-
preme court today again denied the ap-
plication of Attorney George D. Col
Inns, accused of perjury, for reduc-
ton of bail, and remanded him to the
custody of the sheriff.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-06
Amuses Spectators

He went through the insanity per-
formance all by himself, much to the
amusement of the spectators, but there
was no wife to comfort him.
Instead, in a statement made yester-
day, Mrs. Thompson declared that she
would let the law take it's course and
that she would prosecute her husband
to the full limit.
Several allegations were made yes
terday to the effect that Thompson had
made specially of wealthy widows
and that he is now married to six, but
his present wife refuses to believe the
allegation.
Late yesterday afternoon Deputy
District Attorney Fleming sent for
Thompson. The physician appeared ac-
companied by Deputy Cleveland.
"Well," said Fleming, have you any
thing to say about these six wives you
are alleged to be married to?"
NO; L am not married to any wo-
man but my present wife," answered
the man."
Thompson's insanity changed to lum-
bago yesterday afternoon and he COM
planned of pains in the back.
His examination will be held Janu-
ary 12,
, 1906-07-14
Robson's Check.

my father was a personal friend of
Stuart Robson. the veteran comedian,
now dead, and was fond of telling an
ecdotes of the man whom he consid-
cred the greatest actor on the Amer
lean STAGE" said Louis G. Hammel to
the Milwaukee Sentinel. According
to one of them, Robson once sent a
check for 800 as a wedding present
to a friend who was to enter the
hymeneal state. His theatrical en-.
gagements precluded his personal at
tendance at the ceremony, to which
he sent his daughter as a representa-
tive of the family.
my father was conversing with
Robson when the daughter came home
from the wedding, about which Rob-
| son asked many questions.
when your friend saw your
check said the daughter, he was so
| overcome with emotion that he cried.
$50 he cried. did hep said Robson.
| How long did he weep
"'Oh, about a minute said the girl.
"'Only a minute shouted the come.
dian, with that curious squeak In his
voice that made him famous in the
character of BERTHE the Lamb, why, |
cried half an hour after l signed the
thing!'"
, 1906-07-14
HAS FOUND HER LIFE WORK.
Syracuse IN. W Woman a Successful
Electrical Contractor.


One little woman in Syracuse.
N. Y, wasted no time in search fol-
the aesthetic when she wanted a life
business. Rose B. Richardson is her
name, spinster is her state. She is
the only electrical contractor in pet.
ticoats in the United States-any.
where In the world, it may be. Her
list of customers is large, and she EN-.
ploys a goodly force of high-priced
workmen. Miss Richardson enjoys
her work, though it isn't one of the
pretty occupations. I'm in the bust.
ness because l like It," she says. 81
was the first telephone operator in
Syracuse, and always had a liking for
things relating to electricity. My
brother-in-law wished me to go into
the contracting business with him
and | consented. He died three years
ago, and since then l have run it
alone. Several contractors have tried
to get me to take them as partners,
but | prefer to have it all to myself.
Some persons hesitate about employ
ing a woman to do their work for
them, as they fear she could not make
her workmen attend to their duties,
but | have no trouble that way. |
always personally inspect all the con-
tracts | have after the men have fin
ished. In that way l keep up a high
standard" Miss Richardson is still
young and is regarded by her &C
Quaintances as n of the handsomest
women in Syracuse.
, 1906-07-14
FIRST OF EARTH's ARCHITECTS.
Principles Laid Down by Greece Not
Improved Upon.


Our architecture came in the first
place from Greece. Egypt, Assyria,
Persia, India and the far east have
had but slight influence upon it, com
pared with that welded by the small,
arid, mountainous country, where,
nearly 5000 years ago, men made in
the domains of art and thought in
vestigations and experiments which
are of immediate and direct value to
us even to-day, says the Philadelphia
Record. One cannot reflect upon this
without a feeling of establishment. 1t
ton with the people Of distant ages,
the community that exists, in spite of
seeming differences among the human
species on our planet.
formed at one spot on the earth and
in one hour of time can be of use to
the whole world and through all ages.
The Greeks of the fifth and sixth CEN
turtles B. c. made such an expert
ment as this when they thought of a
certain form of temple with columns
and laid down certain rules for it's
construction. And we of the TWEEN
tieth century urn to the subtle-mind-
ed Greeks of 2,400 years ago, when
we have to deal with a problem in
architecture and want to know how
to solve it with elegance and preci-
sion.
, 1906-07-14
Webster as a Earmer.

Webster was a scientific farmer; he
believed thoroughly in the value OF
blooded stock. At Marshfeld he had a
herd of sixty or eighty head of cattle
composed entirely of thoroughbred an
imals-of Attorneys, Ayrshires and
Devons. He had several yoke of Dew
IN oxen which were his particular
pride. Besides, there were blooded
sheep and swine.
All in all, Webster was considered
by his neighbors the best farmer OF
the country. He was, moreover. a
friend generous and considerate.
There used to be a saying down
Plymouth way that a stranger could
always tell when Webster was at home
by the cheerful looks of the people for
ten miles around.
, 1906-07-14
BRIEFLY MENTIONED.
A pleasant day today.

A pleasant day today.
Photo albums at Bookstore.
]. M. Hoge was in town today.
Another shower of rain this forenoon.
Carl Wagner returned from Fort
Steele last night.
o. G. Moss was a city visitor this
afternoon.
Owen Downey was in from the
hatchery this afternoon.
William Naismith, ST., is i'll at his
home at Fifth and Sheridan streets.
Special prices on l~ubricating oils to
ranchmen during haying. Lovejoy's
Henry Pope, it is said, will accept a
position with n Lovejoy Novelty
works.
The bank barometer this morning re.
corded 1898, a slight rise since yester.
day at the same hour.
At the services at the cathedral to-
morrow night Mrs. l.. w. Trumbull has
kindly consented to sing a solo at the
offertory.
Mrs. V. b. Campbell, wife of the man.
ager of the telephone exchange, writes
from Ottumwa, Ia, where she is visit,
ing, that she made the trip in safety
and that she is greatly enjoying her
visit.
A cripple, who was given IS by the
Charity Whist club last night, used
the money to acquire a very stiff jag,
and in the police court this morning
Justice Grant fined him $45 and costs,
sending him to the calaboose. The
man broke one of his crutches and
claimed he could not leave the city.
, 1906-07-14

tic. Anthem, How Oft at Eventide,"
by kirkpatrick.
Monday, 7.30 p. m, teachers meet
ing at the home of Mrs. R. e. Fitch on
Fourth street. Leader, Mrs. Fitch.
Wednesday, s p. m, regular weekly
prayer meeting, at which time there
will be a formidable discussion" of
the Sunday school, led by ]. II. Merri-
am. This will be a very important
meeting.
Next Saturday afternoon from 2:30
O'Clock p. m. and on a reception at the
city park will be given by the Sunday
school, to the home department of the
Sunday school. All the home depart
ment members are cordially invited.
Public welcome to ell the services
, 1906-07-14
Union Presbyterian.

Fremont street, between Second and
Third. Rev. A. C. Hogbin, pastor.
10 a. m, Sunday school. c. p. Arnold,
superintendent.
IL a. m, preaching by the pastor
Subject, THAT Wonderful Prayer
7 p. M, Christian Endeavor. Topic,
How Can l Be a True Friend?" Prov
|17:17-1S.
s p. M, preaching by the pastor.
Subject, THE Pharisee and the Publ
can"
All are cordially invited to all the
services.
, 1906-07-14

Meetings in the German Evangelical
church, corner of Sixth and Garfield.
Rev. r. Addison Lansdell, pastor.
9:45 a. m, Sunday school. j. H.
Merriam, superintendent.
II a. M, morning worship, with ser
mon. Subject, THE Manliness Of
Christ" A subject that will appeal to
all, but particularly to men. Anthem,
In the Cross of Christ l Glory" by
Gabriel.
4 p. M, Junior B. Y. P. Y. Leader,
Mrs. Kent.
7 p. m, Senior B. Y. P. U. Leader,
Mrs. Irby.
8 p. m, evening service. Evangelis-
, 1906-07-14

Chaplain G. C. Stull of Fort Russell
will preach at the Methodist church
morning and evening tomorrow. The
bishop has not yet released Rev. f. w.
Bross from his official relation as pas
tor of the charge, but his physical con-
dition as a result of his recent illness
renders him still unable to enter the
pulpit.
Chaplain Will Supply Pulpit.
Rev. StulI will act as supply until
the conference in August, or such
time as the bishop may appoint a reg
'ular pastor. Rev. Bross hopes to be
sufficiently strong to start On his vaca
ton trip to the Yellowstone park in
about two weeks, but will be unable
to resume his work in the ministry
before next spring at the earliest,
when he will be compelled to seek a
lower altitude. The report for the
church beneyolences this year will eX-
coed that of any previous year in the
history of the church.
Was Once Circuit Rider.
The local church is very fortunate
in securing the services of Rev. Stull,
who for more than twenty years has
been preaching in the west, serving in
various capacities from circuit rider
to presiding elder. His sermons are
greatly appreciated in Laramie as else
where.
, 1906-07-14
Disinfectants at Mills, A Druggist. II
"They" Were Plentiful.

Planeley-Yes, I've been there. OF
course, it's a quaint little country
hotel, but"
Romanz-Isn't 1t, though? was
there in June and the place was just
full of crimson ramblers-
Planeley-Ha! Ha! That's a good
name for them. | think there must
have been a thousand of them in my
bed the night stopped there.-Catho
lie Standard and Times.
, 1906-07-14

Miss Minnie Butcher is now running
the Home restaurant. Meals are serv-
ed from 6 a. m. to s p. m. Miss Butcher
also has rooms to rent. All appoint
ments are first-class.
, 1906-07-14
Swedish Mission.

Corner Seventh and Garfield streets.
Rev. C. Swanson, pastor.
4 p. m, preaching.
s p. m, preaching.
Tuesday, s p. m, young peoples
meeting.
Thursday, 8 p. m, ~prtaching.
All Scandinavians are cordially in.
vited.
, 1906-07-14
Christian Science.

Regular services in the Swedish
church, corner Seventh and Garfield
streets, at IL a. m.
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock.
The public is welcome at these ser.
vices.
, 1906-07-14
Trinity Lutheran.

Corner Thornburgh and Pine streets
(West Slde). Rev. Oscar Woods, pastor.
10 a. m, preaching. Subject, Our
Duty to God and Our Duty to the
State"
IL a. m, Sunday school.
s p. m, preaching.
, 1906-07-14
Old Couple Take Marriage Vows.

George Apologize, an octogenariar
of Bethlehem, Pa, the other day DOL
out a license to wed Mrs. Augusta
Wahl. also of Bethlehem, and so years
old. Before doing SO he placated his
children by giving each of them $50.
600. Mr.. Apologize is a rich man, and
as he says, will have enough left" for
himself and his elderly BRIDE.
, 1906-07-14

Third and Thornburgh streets. Very
Rev. Arnold G. H. Bode, dean.
9:45 a. m, Sunday school and Bible
class. f. S. Burrage. superintendent.
IL a. m, morning prayer and SER
mon.
s p. M, evening prayer and organ
recital by Miss Laura Lee.
A cordial invitation to all to attend
these services.
, 1906-07-14
First C. e. Society in ,Japan,

The first Christian Endeavor society
in Japan was a society of the mission
aries children. 1t could meet only
once a year at the annual meeting OF
the mission stations. Now Japan has
12S Christian Epdeayor societies.
, 1906-07-14
A Sermon In Brief.

Someone has given the following
advice on longevity which is com
mended: Worry less, work more;
ride less, walk more; drink less,
breathe more; eat less, chew more:
preach less, practice more.
, 1906-07-14
CHAPLAIN TO
FILL PULPIT
REV. STULL OF FORT RUSSELL TO
OCCUPY METHODIST CHURCH
UNTIL CONFERENCE.

Bishop Has Not Yet Severed Pastoral
Relations of Rev. F. w. Bross,
Who Viii Leave for Yellowstone
When He Has Recovered Strength
From His Recent Illness.
, 1906-07-14
Average Human Eyesluht

A person six feet in height standing
on level ground can, with average eve.
sight see objects on the same level
for a distance of three and a quarter
miles.
, 1906-07-14

FOR SALE-Pool table and equip
ment, card tables and 2 heating stoves.
Inquire James Christensen, Gem City
Grocery. 2S0t3
, 1906-07-14
HOURS OF CHURCH SERVICES
AND THEMES FOR SUNDAY

The following directory will be found
to contain much of interest to church
goers in regard to the services in the
various churches on Sunday:
, 1906-07-14

FOR RENT-House, furnished or
unfinished. Apply to Mrs. Downey,
40S University. 2S3t3
, 1906-07-14

FOR SALE-First-class plant of min
ing machinery. John R. Cordiner,
Laramie, Wyo. 2S0t4
, 1906-07-14

NEW APPLES, cANTALoUPES
AND PlNEAPPLES AT THE GEM
CITY GROCERY CO. 2S2t2
, 1906-07-14

Don't forget Dancing School al
North Star hall tonight.
, 1906-07-14

JUST OUT" CIGAR, 2 FOR Csc,
ON SATURDAY., AT kINGsFoRD'S.
2S2t2
, 1906-07-14

Picnic parties wishing to use Hut
tons grove, apply to F. B. Kern.
279t5-eod
, 1906-07-14

PINE APPLES AND FRESH CO.
CoANUTS AT THE LARAMIE GRO
Gerry COMPANY. 2S2t2
, 1906-07-14

cURRANTs, RASPBERRlES, PIE
AND TABLE CHERRIES IN ABUND-
ANcE AT THE LARAMIE GROCERY
COMPANY, 2S2t2
, 1906-07-14

SEVEN FOR 25c, "JUsT OUT" cl-
GAR, AT klNGsFoRD'S ON sATUR-
DAY. 2S2t2
, 1906-07-14

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms TO
light housekeeping. Sayer Hansen
, 1906-07-14
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, 1906-07-14

PER BOTTLE, AT THE GEM CITY
GROCERY CO. 2S2t2