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Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10

the streets of the deserted towns the
only sound to be heard was the thud
or Jumps of ashes falling on the roofs
and the putting of the automobiles.
IN the towns where people yet remain
the houses are closed, the inhabitants
remaining disconsolately about the
streets and gaining what comfort is
possible from the carbineers and
soldiers. These are the heroes of the
day. They seem never to sleep or be
tired, and wherever there is danger
they are cool, strong and alert.
In the course of the tour a point was
reached from which Vesuvius could be
seen under its cloud of smoke. The
high cone of the volcano has gone al
most entirely. having been swallowed
up so that the height of the mountain
is nearly 500 feet less than formerly.
On the north side of the mountain new
craters have been formed.
Refugees from the threatened villages
are coming into Naples by every de-
scription of conveyance and on foot.
Inc roads are crowded with professions
or men and women, carrying crosses
and crying piteously.
Thousands of Refugees
Special railway trains, warships and
steamers are conveying the goods of
pGOple u Naples, ItOIne ana
Castellamare, while large numbers of
people are fleeing overland in the di-
rection of Caserta. Not less than 49,
900 refugees have reached Castella-
mare, where the steamer Princess Ma
falda is anchored. This vessel left the
island of Capri with 1000 passengers,
including many foreigners on board,
but she was unable to reach her des-
tination. owing to the sitting clouds
of ashes and the fumes of gases from
the volcano, which enveloped her a
mile from the coast.
King Victor Emmanuel and Queen
Helena have further endeared them
selves to the people by their activity
In behalf of sufferers by the eruption,
and the government is eXerting itself
for the relief of the destitute.
This work, however, is obstructed by
the congestion of all means of trans
portation, which are monopolized in
the carrying of people out of the zone
of danger.
The king and queen and their suites
arrived at Naples this morning from
Rome. When the royal train reached
the station the eruption of the volcano
was almost at its worst but both in
sisted on leaving at once for Toree
Annunziata, the king declaring: IF
Tore Annunziata is in danger 1t is
my duty to be there"
Travelling in automobiles and accom-
panied by the duke and duchess of
Aosta and the princess of Schleswg-
Holstein, they set out for the afflicted
districts. Touching scenes greeted
them along the way. By the kings
order there was no attempt to keep
the people away from him. The SOW
ereigns visited Santa Annastasia, Ger
cola and Somma Vesuviana, where
they were greeted with great en-
thusiasm.
The minister of finance has suspend
ed the collection of taxes in the dis
turbed provinces. The military author
tiles are distributing rations and have
placed huts and tents at the disposal
of the homeless.
Prof. Di Lorenzo, the scientist and
specialist in the study of VOLCANOES, es-
timated that the smoke from Vesuvius
has reached the height of $4,000 feet.
The statement is made here that in
the vicinity of Ottajano cinders and
ashes from the volcano lie to a depth
of $50 feet
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
FALLS HEIR
TO FORTUNE
SAN DIEGO YOUTH GETS CHEER
ING NEWS
With Sister, Now In Los Angeles
Prospective Leeatee Expects to
Inherit Estate of Deceased
EIongkong Banker

Special to The Herald.
SAN DIEGO, April 9.-It is not like
ly that w. T. Stephenson, a 16-year-old
boy at present employed at the Lake
side Inn, will continue in that employ
ment long.
Young Stephenson has received word
that he. with his sister Bessie, have
fallen heir to a fortune of half mil
lion dollars.
Their sister was Mrs. Schwan,
wife of the president of the bank of
Hongkong, China, who died suddenly
a couple of months ago. He left a large
fortune to his wife, but the latter in
turn died only a few weeks since,
leaving her brother and sister the sole
remaining heirs.
Stephenson has received word from
the American consul at Hongkong,
who is looking after his interests.
The sister is now living in Los An
geleS
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
Day of Terror

LAY Ol SIIOt
By Associated Press.
NAPLES, april 9.-This has been g
day of terror for the cities, towns ano
country about Mount VesuviuS. Al
midnight the situation appears more
assuring, the lava streams having di-
minished in volume and in some direc-
tions having stopped altogether, while
copious rainfall is cooling the lava
where it lies stationary.
Almost equal to. the devastation
wrought by the lava is damage done BY
cinders and ashes, which in incredible
quantities have been carried great dis
tances. This has caused the practica
destruction of San Giuseppe, place oi
5000 inhabitants. All but 200 of the
people had fled from Sam Giuseppe, anc
these 200 assembled in a church to at
tend mass. While the priest was per
forming his sacred offices the roof fell
in and about sixty persons were badly
injured. The unfortunates were fol
hours without surgical or medical as
sistance The only thing left standing
in the church was statue of st. Anne,
the preservation of which the poor
homeless people accepted as a miracle
and promise of deliverance from their
peril.
At Ottajano five churches and ten
houses fell under the weight of ashes
and cinders, which lie four feet deep on
the ground. In the fall of the build
ings about twelve persons were killed
any many were injured. The village is
completely deserted by its people.
After the evacuation of the place the
barrack and prisons fell in.
Terrible Devastation
Reports from coast and inland towns
depict terrible devastation. San Guio-
gio, Cremona, Porticci, Resina and
Tore del Greco have been almost COM
pletely abandoned.
The inhabitants of Tore Annunziata
are prepared to leave at a moments S
notice.
Somma Vesuviana is another village
which has suffered most severely. The
most of the buildings in the villages
are of flimsy construction and have flat
roofs, and are but poorly calculated to
bear the weight of ashes and cinders
that have fallen upon them. Inevitably
it will be found that a considerable
number of persons has perished by the
falling of their homes. Although the
eruption of the volcano is less violent
than it was twenty-four hours ago, the
ashes are still falling in great guam
titles.
Inc Associated FreSS correspondent
this evening made the round of the
menaced villages. The railway and
tram tracks were buried under volcanic
ashes and the same material made the
roads impracticable for horses, so that
an automobile was the only means left
by which the inspection of the devas-
tated country could be made. The
scene was one of such misery and ter
ror that it can never be obliterated
from memory. AS the way was ira
versed the travelling became more and
more difficult, the smoke and ashes
in the air making breathing difficult
Slight tremblings of the earth were
felt and frequent flashes of lightning
cut through the smoke. Darkness came
at intervals long before nightfall. In
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
PART |

PART |
1-Dowie plans for startling role.
2-Hollywood goes dry in election.
Show to save the boys and girls.
4-Edtorial.
5-City news.
6.7-CIassified advertisements.
8-"LittIe Minister is a revelation.
PART II
1-Dedcate their new cathedral.
2-sports.
3-City counciImen favor night cars.
4-Markets.
5-6-7-Pubic advertising.
s-Southern California news.
EASTERN
Dowie planned to declare himself re-,
incarnated Christ.
Senator Morgan makes speech on rate
bill.
Heavy snow storm throughout New
FOREIGN
Five hundred lives lost through the
eruption of Vesuvius.
Japanese opening ports in Manchu-
ria.
More democratic victories reported In
COAST
California woman defrauded by a
bogus count.
Cyclone destroys salmon cannery.
No lives lost.
Exciting elections throughout the
state.
LOCAL
Scottish Riters dedicate their new ca
thedral.
Carl Peterson held up in Whining
ton.
Merchants favor park at the Arroyo
Seco.
Thirty captured in fan tan raids.
Jury secured in Hazard Rowland
case.
Telephone companies go to law to
test public service ordinance.
Car hits ambulance at Third and
Spring, injuring two.
Mother Mary of the Incarnation
passes away.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
H. E. SELFRIDGE NOT THE MAN
Person Arrested at San Jose for For-
gerry Now Says His Name
Is Bradley
BY Associated Press.

SAN JOSE, Cal, April 9.-The young
man who was arrested yesterday for
alleged forgery and who said that he
was son of H. E. Selfridge of Chicago
and a nephew of DR.. Law of San Fran
cisco, today informed the sheriff that
his true name is H. E. Bradley and
that the story he told yesterday was
untrue.
He now states that he is travelling
artist without resources and that he
has a sister who lives in Philadelphia,
but is no win Pasadena.
A charge of forgery was placed
against him this morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
NEGRO RACE DYING OUT
Southern Physician Declares CoIored
Population Will Become Extinct
Through Ravaees of Disease
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, April 9.--Dr. S. Har-
ris, professor of medicine in the Uni
versity of Alabama at Mobile, talked to
the president today about the ravages
of consumption among the negroes of
the south. He expressed the fear-and
he added that his opinion was con-
Cured in by the medical fraternity
generally in the south-that the negro
race was likely to become extinct in
this country through the ravages OF
disease, especially consumption.
Statistics showed, he declared, that
the death rate among the members of
the negro race in America was greater
than the birth rate.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
SHERMAN TO LEAD CAMPAIGN
New York Congressman Chosen as
Chairman of Republican Con-
gressionaI Committee
BY Associated Press.

by Associated PreSS.
WASHINGTON, April 9.-Represen-
tative James S. Sherman of New York,
who was tonight elected chairman of
the Republican congressional commit
tee, will have charge of the coming
Republican congressional campaign in
the various states. Representative
James A. Tawney of Minnesota was
elected chairman; Representative
Henry c. Loudenslager of New Jersey,
secretary, and Representative William
B. Mckinley of Illinois, treasurer.
The chairman was authorized to
name the executive committee and to
fill vacancies on the congressional COM
mittee. A resolution of thanks to the
retiring officers which included Chair
man Babcock, Secretary Overstreet and
Chairman Hull of the executive COM
mittee was adopted.
The changes in officers were made at
a dinner given tonight by the retiring
officers to the new committee.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
OPERATORS NOT ARBITRATING
Employers of Miners Have Counter
Proposition to Submit at Next
onference-Cause of Delay
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK, April AT the joint
conference of the subcommittee of
the anthracite coal miners and their
employers, to be held here tomorrow
the operators will decline to accept ar
bitration as presented last week by
the mine workers, and will in it's stead
present counter proposition, which,
II agreed to by President Mitchell and
his men, will bind each side for more
than two years.
The operators have been working on
the new plan ever since the adjourn
ment of the joint conference of last
Thursday, and the inability of the pres
idents of the hard coal carrying rail-
roads to complete minor details caused
a postponement of twenty-four hours
of the conference scheduled for today.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
BOYS Tried for Murder

FRESNO, April 9.-Elraer and Willie
Helm, aged 81 and 10 years respectively,
were held to trial before the superior
court by Justice Smith this afternoon
on the charge of numbering aged Will
liam j. Hayes and his wife on October
80 last. The crime wa5 one of the most
cold blooded and brutal in the history
of the state. Hayes was a we'll known
rancher, who had lived in this county
for twenty-five years.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
TORNADO DESTROYS CANNERY
Building Completely Wrecked in
Ninety Seconds-Workmen All
ESCAPE Injury

VANCOUVER, B. c., April "a tor
nado destroyed the Balm Wilson Salmon
cannery at Rivers inlet, on the north
ern coast of British Columbia, on Fri
day, news of the cyclone reaching this
city today.
The tornado struck the cannery
building early in the morning, and in
ninety seconds not a stick was left
standing. Heavy timbers were scat
tered like chaff. The men employed
at the cannery escaped without injury.
The property loss was about $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
TRAINMEN ONLY ENDANGERED
Tehachapi Tunnel Opened, but Passen.
gers Still Walk Because of
Jeopardy to Lire
BY Associated Press.

y
BAKERSFIELD, April 9.-The block
ade on the Southern Pacific track over
the hill at tunnel II was removed today
and the morning passenger trains al
lowed to continue over the mountain.
1t is not known how long the track
will remain open, another slide being
expected at almost any moment. There
is a large crevasse in the side of the
hill and the fall of large amount of
earth will not be a surprise.
Although the passenger trains are
passing through the tunnel, the pas
sengers are compelled to leave the cars
and walk the distance. The railroad
companies are taking no chances on
endangering lives because of the weak
condition of the tunnel.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
CLAIM DOLE FLEECED MANY
Former Los Angeles Man Said to
Have Secured Large Sum Fraud
uIentIy at Portland
Special to The Herald.

special 10 Ine Herald.
PORTLAND, Ore, April 9.-Fred S.
Dole, formerly of Los Angeles, who
claims to be nephew of former Gov
ernor Dole of Hawaii and of John D.
Rockefeller, had fled from Portland.
He borrowed wherever he could, it is
alleged, and when pressed by creditors
departed. Upon the strength of an in
heritance from an aunt he is said to
have bought 5000 shares of the Amer
lean Hospital association and was
made it's vice president. Without pay
ing for the shares he sold them to
Max G. Cohen for $4,000, then, it is
alleged, borrowed $500 from T. w.
Martindale, the secretary of the asso-
citation, and $3.50 from John A. Payne
and departed, ostensibly for San Fran
cisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
Lodges Secretary Free on Bail
Rv Associated Press.

BOSTON, April 9.-Robert S. Proctor,
private secretary to Senator Lodge,
pleaded not guilty today to an indict-
ment charging that he failed to turn
over to the Republican state commit
tee a contribution of 1925 which he
received from John C. Bestgen of
Quincy in 1904, and was released on BAIL
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
Patrick Case Is Heard
Bv Associated Press.

NEW YORK, April 9.-The hearing
on the application for a new trial for
Albert T. Patrick under death sentence
on the charge of killing william Marsh
Rice, was resumed today. Alexander
B. Stanbery, a sergeant in the United
States army who came from the Philip
pines to testify, was the first witness
called. He had been employed by Rice
as clerk and left his employ il 1897.
The case was adjourned until tomorrow
afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
WOMAN SIMPLY
HOLDS THE SACK
REVELATIONS SPRUNG IN THE
FAMOUS SACKY CASE
investigation in New York Reveals
Fact That Mrs. Blanch Denis
Committed Suicide Over
Love Affairs
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
NEW YORK, April 9.-Investigation
by the district attorneys office follow
ing the arrest of Count Aribert
Sacky, charged with larceny by Miss
Clare E. Page of California, who holds
his notes for $4,000, has developed a
series Of remarkable revelations con-
cerning Sacky.
1t develops that Mrs. Blanch Turner
Denis, the southern woman who hid
herself in the hotel Marseilles a week
ago, did so on account of love for
Sacky. Sacky's associates bore high
sounding titles.
Baron" London Bavastro De Cor
azzi was formerly salesman for Gig
arctic manufacturer and Marquis
De Navarro is plain Mr.. Colorado.
Count Joseph De Martino is Joseph
MARITIME Foster, son of good family
in Italy
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10

BY the
>ofM Mount
NJoteto
the eruins of
SANG owl to the
showers of NJ
to the
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Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
Printers Are Exonerated
BY Associated Press.

MAIDEN, Mass. April 9.-The
special committee appointed by the
conference of the Methodist Episcopal
church to investigate the charges
brought by the Typographical union OF
New York against the Methodist Book
concern, of printing liquor advertise
ments and theatrical matter, today re-
ported a unanimous finding that the
charges were not substantiated.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
HousesmIths' Union Fight

NEW YORK, April e.-The officers
of the Housesmiths' union announced
yesterday that they would make su-
preme effort to make the fight of the
union against the open shop to crisis
on May 1, when the building is sup
posed to begin. They expect that the
other building trades unions will de-
mand that the open shop declaration
against the Houses:niths' union be re-
called by the allied iron associations
and strike if it Is not.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
Senator Patterson's Contempt Case
BY Associated Press.

by AsSUCIdltu ITGSS.
WASHINGTON, April 9.-In the case
of United States Senator Thomas M.
Patterson of Colorado, motion was
filed today in the supreme court of the
United States on behalf of the people of
Colorado for the dismissal of the case
of the affirmation of the verdict of the
supreme court of that state. Mr.. Pat
terson is under sentence to pay a fine
of $1,000 on the charge of contempt of
the state supreme court. The motion
was taken under advisement.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
Illinois Bank Closes Doors
By Associated Press

JOLIET, ILL.,, April 9.-The Exchange
bank at Frankfort, ILL.,, private in
stitution owned by Supervisor How
ard V. Barker, today closed its doors.
The assets and liabilities are not
known to the public. Barker failed
of reelection as supervisor. and during
settlement with his successor in Of
fee the bank closed
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
Haaue Problem PerpIexIna
3v Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, April $50 far as Is
now known, no power has suggested
another date for the second Hague
peace conference than mentioned in the
Russian communication of last week.
and it is said the problem is perplexing.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
THE DAYS NEWS
FORECAST

Southern California: Cloudy on
Tuesday; light north wind,
changing to west. Maximum tenn
perature in Los Angeles yester-
day, 65 degrees; minimum, AZ de-
arees.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
SANTA FE WRECK HURTS TWO
Engineer Neal and Fireman Roman ln-
jured In smashup Caused by
Spreading Rails
BY Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 9.-Spread-
ing rails caused the wreck of freight
train No. 33, southbound on the South
ern California road near Las Flores.
a few miles north of Oceanside this
afternoon. The train was double
header and both engines and most of
the cars left the tracks. The engines
were piled up together in the wreck.
Engineer ]. B. Neal was pinioned in
the ruins and it was some time before
he was extricated. At first it was sup
posed that he had been fatally injured,
but later reports say that he Is doing
well.
Fireman G. A. Roman was scalded
by escaping steam. He will recover.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
Schwab's Name In Affair

The name of Charles NJ. Schwab, the
steel magnate, has been brought into
the affair, through an alleged plot to
get money from him through Mrs.
Denis.
Miss Page is a divorcee who got $780,
900 alimony. She refuses to give the
name of her husband but says Page
is her maiden name. She says she was
reared in California and knew Wilson
Miner before he came east and be-
came acquainted with Mrs. Charles T.
Yerkes, whom he married. She says
she is also a friend of Mrs. Kathryn
Goodsall, who was one of the witnesses
to the Mizner-Yerkes wedding.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
VESUVIUS BLOTS OUT
HUNDREDS OF LIVES
NEARLY THOUSAND PEOPLE ARE DEAD
Two Hundred Crushed Lifeless in Market at
Naples = Many Killed in Churches and
Houses Collapsing Under the Weight
of Ashes-TOWn of San Gui-
seppe Obliterated
Bulletin

NAPLES, April 10.-A frightful dis
aster has occurred in the center of this
city following the eruptions of Mount
Vesuvius.
Two hundred people, it is estimated,
were buried this morning in the ruins
of the Market Mont Oliveto, when half
of the roof collapsed under the weight
of cinders from the volcano.
The exact number of people within
the building at the moment of the ca
tastrophe is not known, and the list
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
Military Prisoner Killed

~ AssOCIdleu fTeSS'
ATLANTA, Ca. April 9.-Lewis Per-
sell, a military prisoner at Fort Nc
Pherson, was shot and killed today
while making his third attempt within
four months to escape.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
Snow in New England
Special to The Herald.

BOSTON, April "a winters storm
swept rapidly over New England late
tonight. Snow fell to the depth of an
inch in nearby places, and three or
four inches further north,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
Muck Rake Speech
BY Associated Press,

BY ASSoCIuIeu PTeSS,
WASHINGTON, April 9-President
Roosevelt will attend the ceremonies
incident to the laying of the corner
stone of the new office building of
the house of representatives Saturday.
He will deliver an address entitled
1.-The Man With the Muck Rake"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
EnaIand,s Education Bill

LONDON, April 9.-The education
bill, the main measure on the liberal
program for the present session, was
introduced in the house today by Mr..
Rirrell, president Of the board of edu-
cation.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10

of fatalities is problematical.
Terrifying news is reaching the city
this morning from points throughout
the district surrounding Ottajano. Re-
ports indicate that an enormous area
is buried beneath ashes and cinders.
The present disaster is looked upon
as a repetition of the catastrophe to
Pompeii and Herculaneum, except that
in this instance ashes rather than lava.
cover the devastated places, and the
loss of life is less.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
PHILIPPINE TROOPS SUFFER
Many III Of Malaria and Other Dis
eases-SuppIy of Water made.
quate-Heat Is Excessive
BY Associated Press.

by ASSOCIATED Press.
MANILA, April 9.-Among the 1900
emergency troops in the cantonment
of Stotsenberg, 143 are suffering from
malaria and 1T from other diseases.
There is an inadequate supply of pure
water the portion available being i'm
pure. The heat is excessive there, and
there are insufficient barracks. Off
GERS and men with families are quar-
tered in tents.
The First infantry has arrived here
and is due in Stotsenberg, but it is
being held in Manila in rented quarters
on account of the unhealthful condi-
tions at Stotsenberg.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONDON, April 10.-A dispatch to
the Chronicle from Naples says that
last nights eruption, after temporary
lessening, visibly increased in violence
and terrific explosions could be heard.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
Jap Warship Launched

BY Associated Press
TOXIC, April 9.-The Japanese ar
mored cruiser Ikoma of 1880 tons was
successfully launched at Kure today,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-10
Rockefeller Becomes Brave

NEW YORK, April 9.-John D. Rock
efeller returned to this CITY today from
1 Lakewood.