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Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-18
MINISTERLEAVES
PULPIT TO FIGHT
CALLS A SPEAKER A LIAR ANC
THEN WHIPS HIM
Conductor of Revival Services In an
Indiana Town Pummels Stranger
Who Gave Religious
Experience

Special to The Herald.
MARION, Ind, July 17.-Rev. Joseph
Best, who has been conducting a series
of revival meetings in this city,
caused a sensation and panic at the
services last night by denouncing q
stranger as liar. and then, when the
victim of his wrath resented 1t, pro-
ceeded to give him drubbing
The stranger, who is an elderly man
and well appearing, was giving his
religious experience when he made a
remark to which the minister dissent
ed. In very plain words the preacher
told the speaker that he was a liar.
The stranger replied, You're another" "
and with that Mr.. Best left his pulpit
and dealt the speaker a blow in the
face.
The two men clinched and struggled
in sight of the congregation and it was
plain that MIR. Best was doing good
job of trouncing, when the members
nterfered and separated the combat
ants Mr. Best returned to his pulpit
and finished his sermon.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-18
BERLIN PLANS A
BIG EX POSITION
Ry A ssocia ted Press.

by Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July 17.-Its corre-
spondent at Berlin cables the Herald
as follows:
Il am informed on the highest au-
thority that the government has de-
cided to invite various nations to par
ticipate in a great international expo
sition to be held here in 1912. 1t is pro-
posed that the exposition shall surpass
all the worlds fairs, not excepting the
marvellous eXpostions for which Paris
is famous or the great American fairs.
German promoters feel confident
that the record of progress in the arts
and sciences will enable the exhibition
to be truly magnificent and of unprece-
dented proportions.
"Plans for the fair are to be made
which will be typical of German thor
oughness. The emperor desires it to be
truly representative of the modern
might and greatness of the German
empire.
Berlin expects within the next six
years to have attained the proud emf
nence of being the continents first
capital in point of population and COM
mercial and political importance, and
will make most l-,Vish arrangements
for entertaining foreigners.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-18
MILWAUKEE TAKES
HER FIRST SPIN
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 1.-THE
cruiser Milwaukee, just completed at
the Union iron works, was given her
first spin on the bay yesterday in prep
aration for her builders trial. She will
leave here July 23 for the Santa Barbara
channel. where she will be put through
her PAGES i'm earnest.
Although not driven at full speed the
Milwaukee satisfied her builders that
when the navy department makes its
official test the cruiser will come up to
all requirements. She did not go out
side the heads. but will test her mettle
i'm the ocean swells at least once before
she starts for the Santa Barbara cham
mel.
The Milwaukee left the Union iron
works about $3.50 o'clock and put in the
day adjusting " compasSes, testing
her gear and giving her machinery a
chance to find itself. Captain George
Harvey of the Pacific Mail service was
i'm charge of the cruiser, and VIII direct
her movements at all future trials.
The Milwaukee Is officially classed as
a protected cruiser, but in reality she is
am armored cruiser.
She Will carry a crew of $50 all told.
The Milwaukee cost $4,000. 900, eXcu-
sive of her arms and armament. Her
first commander will be Captain Cove,
who is already here and prepared to
take charge as soon as the navy depart
ment accepts the cruiser
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-18
INDIANS WOULD
BE RAINMAKERS
DECLARE THAT HATFIELD is A
FAILURE
Dawson Dispatches Intimate as Much
and the Unfinished Job May
Be Turned Over to
Redskins
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
TACOMA. July 17.-Dawson dis
patches say that Rainmaker Hatfield
has not yet succeeded in producing rain
in quantities that will benefit Klondike
miners.
His rain producing works were shut
down a few days ago.
The season is passing and miners are
unable to secure enough water to sluiGe
with. Subscribers to the Hatfield fund
are signing a call for a meeting which
will take action regarding continuance
of his work.
Subscribers to the fund generally be-
lieve that Hatfield cannot produce rain
of his own accord in the Yukon valley.
Chief Issacs of the Moose Hide IN
dians, living near Dawson, declares that
he can produce rain if the Dawson
miners will pay him money enough.
1saacs declares that four chief medi-
cine men of his tribe are working hard
to keep Hatfield from making rain.
They think that they should have been
hired instead of sending to California
for a rainmaker.
The Indian chief claims that his four
medicine men can make rain come in
heavy showers by praying, dancing and
singing. He points out that his rain
makers would spend their money in
Dawson instead of taking it outside.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-18
Millionaire Not to Be
Tried on Charge
of Murder
Counsel for Defense Now
Declare Prisoner
Is Insane
Friends of Stanford White Will
ing Case Should Be Dropped
to Prevent Further
Probing
BY Associated Press

BY Associated presa
NEW YORK, July 1.-THE World to-
morrow will say:
Harry Thaw will never be placed on
trial for the murder of Stanford White.
An application will be made for the ap-
pontment of a commission to inquire
into his sanity. There is no doubt that
he will be declared insane and sent to
the hospital for the criminal insane at
Matteawa1.
This authoritative statement was
made to the World last night after the
conclusion of a conference at the Hotel
Touraine by cne who had been present
At this conference, which began short
ly after 5 o'clock, were Mrs. Thaw,
mother of Harry Thaw; Lewis De,a-
field, her personal counsel: William M.
Olcott of the firm of Black, Olcott,
Gruber and Bonynge, young Thaw's
former counsel; Josiah 1'haw and
George L. Carnegie, son-in-law Of Mrs.
William Thaw.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw was present, but
took no part in the conference.
"Mrss. William Thaw met Judge Oh
colt and insisted upon his resuming the
defense Cf Ter son, which she said he
could do in any manner he saw fit. Mr..
Olcctt promised to take the ca;e under
advisenent, but said he could give no
final answer until he had conferred with
the other members of his firm. The
pHoba bill. tic S are that the firm will again
take up the direction of the defense Of
Harry Thew
"Mr. Cicctt gave Mrs. Thaw inforrna-
ton he had collected which convinced
her that her son was mentally ire
spcnsihle or the night he killed White.
He said that a number of the greatest
alienists in the country who hal been
retained by the defense were convinced
that the Young man was irrational.
District Attorney Jerome is not ey-
pected to interpose any seri Gus objec-
ton to the appointment of a commits
sion to inquire into Harry K. Thaw's
sanity. Some of the alienists retained
by the dis>rict attorney have reported to
him their belief that Thaw is nentully
irresponsible.
Many friends of Stanford White have
asked the district attorney to consent to
sucn disposition of the case rather
than have the notorietty of trial"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-18
JONES' FRIENDS
EFFECT RELEASE
LAUNDERING NEW YORK PO-
LICE ARE CRITICISED
Though Suffering From Nervous
Trouble, Los Angeles Merchant
is Bundled Into Patrol Wagon
With Migrants
Special to The Hnrn1d

Special to The Herald.
NEW YORK, July 17.-Roswel s.
Jones, claiming to he millionaire
merchant of Los Angeles, Cal. was
found today breaking stone on Black
wells island and serving ten days for
alleged drunkenness.
Jones had been missing since Friday
from the Fifth Avenue hotel Last
FRIDAY the hotel people deemed It wise
10 transfer Jones to the Bellevue hos
pital for treatment.
Jones friends say he was not suffer-
ing from alcoholism, but from nervous
disorders produced by the recent Cali
fornia disaster. The hospital an,hu-
lances were busy, and a patrol wagon
was sent to the hotel from the tender
ION police station. The hotel detective
told the police in charge it is said. to
send Jones to the Bellevue hospital
Jones was bundled into a patrol
wagon along with two yagrants and
instead of being removed to the Belle
Nue was taken to the police station and
arra1gned by mistake for the same Of
tense as the two vagrants-that of
being drunkard and sleeping in Bry-
ant park
Jones was discharged in court next
day and started to his hotel He
mad not gone far when he was ar
rested again on the charge of drunken
ness and sent to Blackwell's island.
The case has a peculiar look.
Jones friends insist all the trouble
Is due to laundering police.
FRIENDS of Jones paid the fine and
got him released from Rlackwell's 6
island workhouse tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-18
PITTSBURG FIRE
COSTS TWO LIVES
Ry Associate ted Press.

P1TTSBURG, July lin a fire at
the Hotel Park, Second avenue and
Grant street, early today. one man was
burned to death, another was fatally
injured and seven persons were over
come with smoke, but were rescued
from asphyxiation.
The fire was caused by a burning gas
jet. 1t was discovered by a policeman,
who tried to send in an alarm from sew
eral boxes before the fire department
responded. Because of the defective
alarm system there was much delay,
and when the department arrived the
upper floors of the hotel were burning
vigorously.
James Conway, city employe who
lived at the hotel, was burned to DEATH
having been overcome by smoke, and
Neal Corners, the bartender, was fatal
ly injured in jumping from a second
story window.
John Lawler a Pittsburg policeman,
was slightly injured in jumping. and
seven members of the family of po-
lice sergeant who reside at the hotel
were overcome in their apartments and
were carried out by firemen.
Conway died after his removal to the
hospital. The flames were eXtinguished
with a loss of $25,O00.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-18
LAWYER GIBSON
IS ARRESTED
CHARGED WITH MURDER OF
MRS. KINAN
Former Counsel of New York Woman
Who Was MysteriousIy SIa'
Is Committed to the
Tombs
BY Associated Press.


NEW YORK, July 17.-Burton w.
Gibson formerly counsel for Mrs Alice
Kinan, who was mysteriously murdered
on the night of June in the old home
stead in the Bronx occupied by her
mother, Mrs. L. M. Stenton, and herself,
today was committed to the Tombs by
order of Coroner Mcdonald in default of
s25, 900 bail
This action followed the close of the
coroner's inquest, when the jury
brought in a verdict that Mrs. Khan
was murdered by a person or persons
unknown and recommended that Gibson
be held for examination by the grand
jury.
Gibson occupied the stand during the
greater part of today's session. He said
that Mrs. Stenton engaged him to de-
fend squatter proceedings which had
been instituted against her property
and establish her right to title
After prolonged. litigation the prop
erty was sold in September. 1905, for
$685. 900, ostensibly to Archibald NJ. Nc
Farland, but in reality to Gibson, and
Line months later it was resold for $780,
900. OF the profit Gibson admitted $780,
600 was to go to himself and the rest
to his father, Mcfarland and John
Kelly. who were associated in the deal.
1t appeared that the only money re-
Ceived by Mrs. Stenton was $4,000. given
to her by a lawyer named Asheton. who
acted with Gibson w. Gibson in the
legal proceeding.
Gibson admitted that after the mur
der he had visited the Stenton house
ard had removed certain documents
and articles of value. This, he claimed,
he had a right to do, and he declared
that he notified the police at that time.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-18
INSURANCE FRAUDS
ARE DENOUNCED

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 17.-Insur-
ancee Commissioner Wolf today de-
nounced a fraud that he says has been
practiced since he fire when cases of
penalizing claimants for the loss of
their accounts were brought to his at
tention. lie sys that penalties have
been exacted by many of the so-called
dollar companies.
Commissioner Wolf is now question
ing the right Of companies to deduct a
percentage from a claimants policy be-
cause his books ere burned.
The commissioner commented unfav-
orably on the effort "six" bit com
panies are mi king to get into the list
Of dollar" companies and the tendency
of the latter to save a percentage on
payments now that their dollar for
dollar" reputation Is established.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-18
BOATS MAY ASCEND
FEATHER RIVER
Bv Associat ID Press.

MARYSVILLE, Cal, July 1.-THE
property owners of Yuba and Sutter
counties are getting up monster petit
tion to the public works commission to
have a cut dredged through Shanghai
bend in Feather river to relieve the con-
gestion of debris that now holds back
the water and causes the Yuba and
Feather rivers to endanger property of
both counties and of Marysville and
Yuba City every winter.
Another object is to restore naViea-
tOn on Feather river which has been
suspended for fifteen years.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-18
PLANTS
TO HAVE RIVALS
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK, July IA dispatch to
a morning paper from Winnipeg, Man.,
says:
This city is to benefit materially from
the exposures affecting the Chicago
meat packing industries. Definite an
nouncement is expected within few
days that a company backed by Sir
Thomas Upton will establish an i'm
mense packing plant here in an effort
to capture the trade with Great Britain,
which the American scandals have
killed
Sir Thomas had planned to start a
plant in Chicago or some other Ameri-
can center on a basis of successfully
competing with Armour, Swift or Cud-
ahy. Now it is announced here that
he has altered his plans and decided to
locate in Winnipeg, keeping this in
dustry under the British flag.
Another message intinates that the
Cudahy Packing company will estab-
lish a branch at Toronto junction, just
outside of Toronto.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-18
CHICAGO TO WELCOME BRYAN
Two Democratic Clubs Make Arrange
ments to Entertain Nebraskan
Upon His Arrival

CHICAGO, July l7.-Arrangements
were made today by the Iroquois and
Jefferson Democratic clubs for the en-
tertainment of William j. Bryan when
Europe
The lroquois club, according to pres
ent arrangements, VIII give luncheon
and an afternoon reception to MI
Bryan while the Jefferson club is to
entertain the Nebraskan at a large ban
quet at the Auditorium hotel, TO which
members Of both clubs and Illinois
Democrats in general will be invited.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-18
EMPEROR VIEWS
PRECIOUS CLOTHS
BY Associated Press.

lSy ASSOCIATED HreSS.
AK LA CHAPPELLE, Prussia, July
1.-THE sarcophagus of Charlemagne
was opened today at Emperor William S
wish and in the presence of dgnitaries
of the Catholic church and provincial
officers. for the purpose of examining
two precious cloths.
These and other relics were found to
he in good condition. The older of the
two fabrics dates back to the second
half of the tenth century, and contains
figures of four elephants.
The other is of the twelfth century.
The fabrics will be taken to Berlin
with Cardinal Fischer's permission by
Professor Lessing, director of the royal
museum of industrial art and will be
photographed and then returned and re-
placed within the sarcophagus. En-
peror William took a lively interest in
having the documents removed for in
spectiOn.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-18
FAVOR
BRYAN PRINCIPLES

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@ states that the Democrats Of the (,
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@ nominated Judge ". W. MeIIcn Of (.
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O. short term delegates respectively. Q
@ Judge Melvin is father of Gov <.
O ernOr Hoggnt. recently appointed (.
q territorial governor by President 9.
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% by the convention declares for the g
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% jackson and Bryan and nrraigns {
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Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-18
Warning Not Needed

MITAU. July IA second monu-
ment to the memory of the revolution
lists who lost their lives during the
recent uprising was erected here during
the night in the public so"9re. II bore
a warning that death ID be the
penalty for any one furnishing horses
to remove II. Soldiers carted the monu-
ment away
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-18
FINDS A FILTHY
SLAUGHTER HOUSE
BY Associated Press.

TOPEKA Kas.. July IA meat
slaughtering house near Wellington, in
spected by order of the state board of
health, has been found to be in such
filthy condition that DIR. j. S. Crumbine,
secretary of the board, has sent notices
to the county commissioners of every
county in the state directing them to
examine the slaughter houses in their
districts and If not found to be in a
sanitary condition to allow five days for
cleaning up, as permitted by law.
If the order is not complied with in
the time specified arrest and prosecu-
tion may follow,
The order pplies to some of the big
packing houses at Kansas City whose
plants are located ON the Kansas side.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-18
CHARGES OF GRAFT
CONFRONT SCHMITZ
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 17-Former
commissioner Thomas Reagan, who
was last week removed from office by
Mayor Schmitz after refusing TO resign,
today addressed another letter to the
mayor, asking an opportunity to prove
the charges he has already made in the
superior court.
Reagan, in his communication, re-
iterated the charges Of graft preferred
in his first letter and enumerates ad-
ditional alleged instances of the
mayors misuse of authority.
In concluding the epistle Reagan
aflirms that he stood aloof from graft
Of all kinds at time when everything
around him "smelled to high heaven"
Mayor Schmitz is al present in Santa
Cruz.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-18
ESTIMATE ESTATE
AT S15O,OO0,
by Associated Press.

LONDON, July 17.-Friends of Alfred
Belt, the South African fnancier. who
died July 16, estimate that he left a
fortune of between $125,000 900 and $150,-
100000, and expect that it will be found
when his will is published that legacies
aggregating many millions, If not the
bulk of his fortune, will he devoted to
public benefactions in England and
South Africa.
1t is not probable that the terms of
the will, which is likely to be an in
terestlng document, will be published
for several weeks.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-18
PLAN cABRERA's ASSASSINATION
Dispatch From Mexico Declares Such
Move Was Contemplated
BN N0sOoiaToG l'resh,


NEW ORLEANS, July 17.-An al
legged coalition of the Central Amer-
can republics against Guatemala is
reported in a special dispatch from
Mexico City The dispatch. which
quotes a friend of General Barllas as
authority, says:
Last March Salvador, Honduras and
Nicaragua entered into al offensive
and defensive coalition against Guate-
mala agreeing that the moment there
was an infringement by Guatemala of
territorial rights of either of the three
confederates declaration of war
against Guatemala should follow"
The dispatch also says that John Jen-
kins of Omaha. Neb.. consul general of
the United States at San Salvador is
on his way at the request of the Sal
vadorean government to present to
President Roosevelt copy of diplo-
matte circular issued by Salvador,
claiming that the present troubles be-
gan last March, when DR.. Fortin,
charge d'affaires of Salvador at Guate-
mala City, found that his mail was
being tampered with.
Secured Beers in ,ited States
Later, it is alleged" the circular
says, "Dr. Forth reported to his gov
ernment that President Cabrera of
Guatemala had secured sixty Beers at
Chicago, st Louis and New orleans to
go to Salvador and join the malcon-
tents there in an attempt to disrupt the
government In the circular are quoted
also copies of telegrams from President
Cabrera to the minister of Salvador's
foreign department. charging that
General Regaldo and President Escalon
of Salvador eonspired with the end of
procuring Cabrera's assassination
A copy of this circular Is now said
to be i'm the possession of the Mexican
department of foreign affairs 1t is
further stated that posters have been
(COntinued on rare sixl
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-18
CoRTELYOU GOES FISHING
Postmaster General, Accompanied by
His Family, Takes Trip to
Nova Scotia

NEW YORK, July 17.-Postmaster
General Cortelyou, accompanied by his
family. sailed today from this city for
Nova Scotia on the Prince Arthur.
1t is Mr.. Cortelyou's intention to stop
at Halifax for week or two and go
from there to Cape Breton on salmon
fishing expedition with Professor Alex
ander Graham Bell.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-18
ITALIANS FEAR
ANOTHER QUAKE
Violent Eruption of Stromboli Recalls
Phenomenon Which Preceded
Disastrous Temblor in
CaIabria
BY Associated Press.

BY AssOciated Press.
PALERMO, July 17.-There was a
violent eruption of Stromboli today. in
candescent material being thrown 10
enormous heights and causing serious
fires on the island.
No deaths resulted from the erup-
tion, which was attended by loud de-
donations.
The phenomenon was similar to that
which Immediately preceded the disas-
trous earthquake in Calabria last au-
tumn and therefore occasions great
anxiety lest it be followed by a repeti-
tion of that calamity.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-18
DEWEY REACHES
NAVAL STATION
Rv Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, July 17.-The float
ing dry dock Dewey, which went half
around the world on it's voyage to the
Philippine islands, is now anchored off
Rivera point Olongapo naval station.
At this place there is siXty-five feet
of water, so that all vessels that may
be sent into dock can reach II in per-
feet safety. The Dewey will be an
chored with four huge mushroom an
chors al each end and as the tide rises
only about one foot at Olongapo there is
little danger of the huge structure being
moved
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-18
FALLS 1900 FEET
BUT STILL LIVES
BY Associated Press.

REDDING July Hilary Glover.
chief of the Redding fire department,
fell 400 yards from near the top of
Mount Shasta yesterday.
His alpine stock gave way and he was
precipltated down a sheer cliff
He fell into the frozen snow and ice,
sustaining considerable, but not serious
injuries
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-18

1-Declare peace is impossible.
2-Elks choose Oakland man.
3-Assessor scores the attorneys.
+Traeedy gives actress chance.
5-Sports.
6-EditoriaI.
7-City news.
s-9-Southern California news.
1o-Markets.
11-CIassiried advertisements.
12-Western Pacific rushes grading.
EASTERN
Harry Thaw to be sent to an asylum
and murder charge will not be pushed.
Ohio courts declared 10 be without
jurisdiction in action brought against
the STANDARD OIL and other companies.
Judge Henry Melvin of Oakland
elected grand exalted ruler at the Elks
convention in Denver
Hargis and Callahan acquitted at
BeattyVille, Ky, of the murder of j. b.
Marcum.
FOREIGN
Peasants burn many valuable estates
in Russia and disorders in general are
reported on the increase.
Central American states anxious for
peace but go on lighting.
COAST
principles of Jefferson. Jackson and
Bryan.
General r. H. Warheld's wife pros
trated by the news of her husbands
death.
LOCAL
More squabbling before the city and
county equalization board.
Bailey divorce case brings out testi-
mony concerning sixteen years of do
nestle tribulation
City begins it's fiscal year with ST.
S9O.3 in the treasury
Hack rolls over canyon edge in Boyle
Heights minister being hurt.
Hollywood baby succumbs to burns.
Engineer Lippincott's pay fixed at
$4,000.
Donald A. Chick gets lease for Hotch-
kiss theater. Kolh and Dill retained.
Disgruntled burglars return to scene
house
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-18
RIoamIst Sent to Prison

SANTA CRUZ, July 17.-Edward A.
Pope was sentenced today to one year
in the penitentiary and fine of $2b for
bigamy.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-18
THE DAYS NEWS
FORECAST

Southern California;: Fair on
Wednesday; warmer; fresh west
wind. Maximum temperature in
Los Angeles yesterday, 7e de-
grees; minimum, 81 degrees.