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Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-26
TRAIN DELAYED BY ACCIDENT
Coast Line Passenger Due at 1920
Fails to Arrive Until
6 o,CIock

With the word worry written on their
faces, several persons stood at the
Arcade depot gates for hours yesterday
afternoon waiting for the arrival of
the coast line train which left San
Francisco Saturday night and was due
here at 1920 yesterday afternoon, be
lieving that relatives on board the train
had been injured in a reported wreck.
The train arrived last evening short
ly after o'clock. The rumor that a
wreck had delayed the train was con-
firmed but none OF the passengers were
injured.
Advices from CastroVille state that
narrow escape from a bad wreck one
mile east of that station occurred on
Saturday night. The train left the
track near bridge and tore up the
rails TO a distance of five hundred feet.
The train was blocked for ten hours.
A wrecking train from San Francisco
cleared the track and the passenger
continued on it's way to Los Angeles
at a high speed in an effort to make up
part of the lost time.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-26
PRoMIN EMIT IN PARTY COUNCILS
Succeeds Reed and Vigorously Carried
Out Predecessors Rules


WASHINGTON, Feb. %. - Former
Speaker David B. Henderson, who died
at Dubuque, iowa. To-day, was, for many
years prominent figure in the. coun-
ellis of his party and had a host Of
friends among both Republicans and
Democrats in congress.
Succeeding Speaker Reed in the chair
Mr.. Henderson carried out vigorously
the rules adopted by his predecessor
for the expedition of the business of
the house.
He was twice elected speaker, his
last term in that Office closing a twenty
year service in the lower branch of
congress. 1t was in advocating the
cause of war veterans that the former
speaker was seen at his best in debate
in the house.
He stubbornly fought for what he be-
lieved to be their rights and eloquently
pleaded their cause.
Old-timerS in congress recalled to-
night the famous debate on the Mex
lean widows pension bill, when Repre-
sentative Norwood of Georgia tainted
the Iowan about his Scotch ancestry.
In his reply Col. Henderson told with
great sincerity and earnestness the
story of how he and his two brothers
had gone to the war and the extem-
poraneous speech he then made was a
remarkable one.
The ending of his political career by
his Withdrawal from the campaign for
reelection to the Fifty eighth congress
after he had been nominated to sue
coed himself caused sensation in this
city and widespread speculation as to
the reasons that actuated his retire.
ment which he at the time refused to
discuss.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-26
ROOSTER RODE A BRAKE ROD
Survivor of a Flock Struck by Train
Found After 1900 Mile Ride
Beneath Car
Special to The Herald.

SEATTLE, Feb 25.---Twelve, hundred
miles, forty hours endurance, perched
on the rod of a transcontinental train,
is the record of a big white Leghorn
rooster, which since has had more
comfortable and less dangerous roost
at the boathouse home of Railway Pos
tai Clerk l.. Meade Johnson at Lesch
park 1t is a sad commentary on the
mypatheticAelemerit of man that after
this notable feat the end of it should
be so prosaic-as soup.
The Great Northern's Oriental Lin
tied dashed into flock of chickens, ap-
preaching Minot, S. d., last Monday
night, and during the stop at the sta
ton feathers, wishbones and giblets
were cleared from engine and trucks
Upon approaching Leavenworth, this
state, a horse was struck by the train,
and inspectors at Leavenworth were
in the act of clearing the train when
a remarkable discovery was made
PeTched on II brake rod under the
mail coach was big rooster, his
plumage indicating him a survivor Of
the Minot disaster. Made an easy pris-
oner, he was carried to the coach and
with a rope tether was given the free
dom of the car. That 12O0-mile jour-
ney as bling baggage, had left no APP
parent ill effects, and he crowed and
ouNlitu pAPuuly hDoul after ne ndu
been fed from lunch boxes.
AS the feat of the bird came in full
realiza ton TO the postal clerks, John
Schaffer and l.. Meade johnson, de-
sire TO possess him grew in each, and a
friendly banter led to the former sug-
costing the picking of eggs to deter
mine ownership, land Johnson won. The
subsequent fate of the rooster is told
IN his owners words:
1--WE had first decided to give him to
the captain of the Minnesota as a mas
cot, but some one suggested the pos
sibiHty OF his forming the basis of a
chop sueyen route, and we had but one
recourse-our own soup"
The hero of the adventure, the like
Of which, a Thompson-Seton chronicle
has failed to parallel. is being served
for dinner today, the piece de resist
ance which several railway friends are
enjoying at the Johnson home.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-26
Nine Months illness Ends in Dis.
tlngulshed Iowan's Death--Funeral
Will Be Held Thursday Under
Grand Army Auspices
BY Assoslated Press.

BY Associated Press.
DUBUQUE, Iowa. Feb. 25.--Former
Speaker David r. Henderson of the
national house of representatives died
at o'clock this afternoon at Mercy
hospital of paresis, which attacked him
nine months ago.
He began to sink Friday afternoon,
rallied Saturday morning, but in the
morning lapsed into unconsciousness
and failed rapidly until the end came.
All his family except son in California
were at the bedside.
Col. Henderson had been unable to
recognize any ope but his wife since a
week ago, except on Friday, when he
partly regained his mental faculties.
Col. Henderson was stricken with
paresis last May and his condition grew
hospital in September. His condition
remained unchanged except for the
usual progress of such a disease till d
week ago last Friday, when he suffered
another stroke which resulted in total
blindness.
The former speaker failed rapidly
physically and mentally until Friday,
when his mental powers returned for
u few hours, followed by a relapse
which ended in death.
The funeral will be held next Thurs
day, with services in the Episcopal
church under. the auspices of the Grand
Army.
Former Congressman George ID. Per-
kins of Sioux City will deliver a eulogy
The body is to lie in state on Thurs
day at the church. 5t 4~.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-26
JEALOUSY ENDS IN MURDER
San Francisco Youths Fight Pistol
Duel and One Is Instantly
Killed
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 25.-Eugene
Peguillian, a young man barely 20
years of age was shot and killed in
quarrel with Benjamin Meyers of
about the same age,
Both resided in the Potrero district
and had agreed to settle with a fist fight
a long standing quarrel over a girl
of their neighborhood.- The young men
decided. to repair to a marshy spot in
South San Francisco to engage in their
fight. According to the statements of
the young men who accompanied them
when the place selected was almost
reached, shooting took place.
Peguillian was walking in advance of
Meyers and cried out. "all right, Ben,
guess you've got me-"
Meyers was seen with a pistol in his
hand and threatened to shoot any per-
son who. tried to approach him. He then
Peguillian was shot
through the brain.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-26
TOURISTS FORM
ENDLESS CHAIN
THREE GREAT RAILWAYS ARE.
MAKING RECORDS
Four Thousand Strangers Enter Gates
Of Angel City, Which Welcomes
Alike the sishtseer and
Homeseeker

Like an endless chain the tourists and
colonists still continue to pour into Los
Angeles through the gateways of the
three transcontinental railway sys-
TENS.
Yesterday the number again rose over
the 1000 mark and from the amount of
baggage the visitors brought with
them, an observer would think that
they had come to stay for year, if
not for all time.
Many of them, In fact, have come
with the intention of remaining and
every day the per cent of the new
corners who come to stay increases over
the per cent who are merely sight
seers.
over the Southern Pacific alone,
nearly 1000 people were brought into
Los Angeles yesterday. The Santa Fe
handled, as nearly as can be ascer-
tanned, about 1900 people, and the Salt
Lake made good showing with about
900 passengers to it's credit.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-26
SEES HADLEY IN MISSOURI
interstate Commerce Agent Makes I'm.
portant Standard Oil Rate
Discoveries

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo-, Feb 25.-
After an all-day conference with At
torney General Hadley, j. Il. Marchand
of Washington, ID. c., a representative
sion, stated tonight that he had OBJ
tanned what he considered valuable
information as to the freight rates paid
by the Standard Oil and It's alleged
subsidiary companies.
The information will be used by the
commission in investigation OF charges
of determinations in rates and Mr.
Hadiey was also invited to appear be-
fore the commission at its meeting in
Kansas City ON March ~.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-26
IDENTIFIED BY
SCARLET HEARTS
TATTOO MARKS ON BREAST AID
DETECTIVE
Man Who Committed Suicide at South
ern. Hotel Recently Now
Known to Have Been
CO., August Miller

Two scarlet hearts tattooed on the
breast of August Miller led to the dis
covery of his identity by Detective
Chapman yesterday afternoon.
Mller's body was found on the night
Of February 90 in a room at the
Southern hotel 1853 North Main street.
The man had registered under the name
of August Rotherfelt but there were
circumstances which led the police to
doubt that this was his name.
Chapman was detailed on the case.
BY the tattoo marks ON the dead mans
body the officer traced him to friend s
house, and by the aid of Axel Vella, a
butcher at 243 South Main street, Miller
was identified. Vella claims that Miller
was employed by G.. A. Bowen.
Vella and the officer visited the
morgue of Undertaken Garrett at $40
North Main street and the identifica-
ton was completed.
Some mystery surrounds the mans
death. According TO the police Miller
was badly wanted recently to identify
two highway robbers. He disappeared,
and as far as could be learned nothing
had since been seen of him. While the
officers were searching for the missing
witness his dead body was confined to
the morgue.
No records in the detective depart
ment show that Miller has been impli-
Gated in case or Is a necessary wit
ness. Desk Sergeant Moffatt said last
evening that he supposed the case in
which Miller was wanted was merely a
suspicion case and that Miller was only
wanted to see if he could recognize
men under arrest.
From what could be ascertained last
evening Miller was single and has no
relatives in the city. He was found
dead in the hotel, having committed
suicide by drinking carbolic acid.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-26
DISPLAY DRESSMAKERS' ART
Weeks Exhibit of Finery Will Be
Seen at Lankershim
Hotel

Redfern, the well-known dressmak-
ers of the queens of Europe, has made
arrangement for an elaborate display
in the LankerShim hotel
Seven large rooms have been en-
gagged and a large parlor ON the sec
ond floor.
The party that comes here to have
charge of the goods are: II. Cecil
Jackson, Miss Jackson, Miss Thicker,
Miss Kramer and P. p. Alyward.
The display will commence today and
last throughout the week.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-26
Much Baggage Arrives

The baggage proposition can be best
answered with question mark, for
that seems to be causing more trou-
BILE than the tourists and travellers
themselves.
Dozens of men worked and perspired
yesterday stacking up trunks of every
imaginable description, and ;. yet it
seemed at times the proposition would
become too great for them.
To get accommodations at the down
town hotels is almost an impossbility
unless the desiring parties have reser-
vations made ahead of time. Dozens
of disappointed people are turned away
from every first-class hotel i'll the
business district each night.
However, the question of lodging is
not a serious one, and if the parties
only knew where to look they would
find very good accommodations in
many of the smaller hotels and apart
ment houses.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-26
DEMAND 1000 BY MARCH 8
Members Of "Black Hand" Society
send Threatening Letter to Nc.
Keesport, Pa, Man

tsy Associated Press.
: NcKEESPORT, Pa. Feb. 25.-Form-
er Mayor Robert j. Black Of this place
has received letter from members of
the tBlack Hand" society demanding
$4,000 in gold and silver coin before
March or his life will pay the for
felt, his house be blown UP and his
family ruined
The writer declares that 104 men from
Trenton, N. j., are operating In and
about McKeesport and thatlDr. Black
Is one of the first victims to be marked.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-26
DIAMONDS WILL BE HIGHER
London Special Says Fewer Carats
Will Be Mined This
Year
Special to The Herald.

LONDON, Feb. 25.--The diamond
syndicate announced last night it had
bought next years output of both the
Kimberly and New Jagersfontein mines
at $3.50 per carat, which is $2.40 car
at more than last years contrast price.
Advance in price is due TO the fact
that the mine owners decided they
would mine fewer carats than last
year. Gardiner Williams, a Califor-
nian, who is managing head of this
Kimberly mines, is the author of this
dividend kiting scheme.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-26
MANY REAL ESTATE DEALS
RECORDED IN RIVERSIDE
LOT IN THE BUSINESS DISTRICT
BRINGS $4,000
p. T. Evans Acquires Interest of
Brother in Property Opposite Glen
wood Hotel and He viii Erect a
Four-Story Structure
Special to The Herald

Special TO The Herald
RIVERSIDE, Feb. 24.-Another i'm
portant deal in Eighth street. realty
was negotiated today when the lot on
the corner of Eighth and Lemon owned
by G. P. Stone was purchased by S.
H. Herrick, S. l.. Herrick and w. M.
Gillick for $4,000. The lot is 144x160
feet, and 1t is announced that the three
houses on 1t will give way to business
block.
Another deal in Eighth street proper
ty is the purchase by A. C. Christian
of j. T. Somerville's home place be-
tween Lemon and Lime. This is in
the business district, and the purchase
viii result in a new business PROPOSE
tion.
Z. L. Evans has acquired the interest
of his brother, S. G. Evans, in the lot
on the corner of Seventh and Orange
opposite the Glenwood hotel, and it is
announced that he will erect a four
story block on the lot, which has a
frontage on Seventh of 90 feet. The
three upper floors will be used by fra
ternal orders for halls and accompany
ing rooms and the lower story for bus
mess purposes
Mrs. Maria S. Hardin has bought the
Cobb house on Eighth street near AL
lnond for $4,000 and will improve the
property.
j. w. Allinder has also made a sale
of Eighth street property, selling to
Miss Carrie N. Lewis lot on the COR
l1er of Chestnut for $4,000.
Altogether the sales of Eighth street
business property the past month ag-
gregate 100000 in value.
Fine Reckless Driver
j. w. Colinge was tried in Justice
Stephenson's court this morning on the
charge of recklessly driving his motor
car. dozen witnesses were examined
and Collinge was found guilty and
fined $25 by the justice. Collinge was
defended by r. p. Charlton, owner OF
number of five and ten-cent stores
In the east and A. Lincoln Filane. n
prominent Boston merchant, both OF
whom were in the auto driven by Col
hinge.
n. A. Jacobs, formerly deputy coun-
~ clerk, has announced himself fol-
city treasurer.
Riverside bowlers were defeated by
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-26
Desert sIgsbee's Squadron

NAPLES, Feb, 25.--Mr. Byington,
the American consul. today notified
the police authorities that sixteen
sailors had deserted from the Second
squadron OF The Atlantic feet, COM
manded. by Rear Admiral Sigsbee, and
seven of them have been arrested and
sent ON board the American vessels.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-26
Drown in Illinois River

Dy [isoUIIdItU I T '-Sss
SPRING VALLEY, ILL.,, Feb. 25.-
While crossing the Illinois river in Il
boat from Bureau to Hennepin with
the United States mails, Blaine jerks,
the mail carrier; Percy McWhorter a
grain buyer both Of Hennepin, and
William Bentley, a barber of Chicago,
were drowned
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-26
LOSES HOT FRACTIONAL FIGHT
w. P. BroWnIoW of Tennessee Fails
to Secure Delegates for
Asbury Wright
BY Associated Press.

BRISTOL, Tenn, Feb. 25.--After
one Of the hottest fractional fights ever
witnessed in Tennessee, Congressman
w. p. Brownlow. a recognized leader
OF the Republican party in Tennessee,
lost in his fight to instruct his home
county, Washington, whose politics he
has dominated for years, for Asbury
Wright for governor.
Delegates were instructed for the
former consul to London, II. Clay
Evans.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-26

Redlands' cracks on the iatter's alleys
last night by an aggregate Of 300 pins.
Stone OF Hedlands bowled the excep-
tiona1 score Of 247 in the last game.
Russell made the best score for River
side, 1875
r. S. Julian, for several months local
ticket agent for the Southern Pacific,
has been promoted to the position Of
agent at San Pedro.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-26
USES OIL TO CALM SEA
American Liner Noordand Outlets Old
Neptune in Stormy Voyage
From Liverpool

By Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 25.-The
American line steamship Noordland
arrived here today from Liverpool and
Queenstown four days late. The
steamer encountered a succession of
heavy gales and several times during
the voyage had to lay to for hours.
/ Oil was frequently used with good
effect to calm the sea.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-26
Socialists Summon LabOrers
BY Associated Press

WARSAW, Feb. 25-A Socialist pro-
clamation issued summons farm labor
ers and servants on estates to strike
when work in the fields is resumed.
killed two agents Of the landlords for
evicting tenants.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-26
JUROR THINKS HE MAY LAST
Sick Man in Former Senator Frenohs
Trial Delays the Pros ~
ceedlngs
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SACRAMENTO, Feb. 25.-The trial Of
Former Senator Frank French, charged
with boodling, probably will go on to-
morrow as Juror Allen, who has been
sick for nearly week, was today able
to get up and go to barber shop to be
shaved.
He thinks he will be strong enough to
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-26
THREE LABoRERS DROWNED
Fighting Flood Waters OF Lake euz-
man Proves Serious
Matter
By AasooIated Press.

Ell. PASO, Texas, Feb. 25.-While
fighting to keep back the flood waters
of Lake Guzman, overlooked on account
of high water in the Casas Grandes
river. the waters threatening the Sierra
Madre railroad, three laborers We're
drowned today.
A big stretch of track is already
washed out.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-26
Press Club to Have Quarters

AT its meeting Sunday members Of
the Press club decided To authorize
the directors TO secure lease for quar-
tiers by Mach 1.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-26
Fire In Portland, Me.

PORTLAND. Maine, Feb. ga
three-story brick block ON Federal
street, occupied by j. H. Goold a.
Loss $4,000,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-26
BLAMED FOR
Is DEATHS
State Desires Justice
Continued from Page OneJ
question to those familiar with his


State Desires Justice
1.-THE state desires to secure Justice.
There is no thought of Furnishing the
innocent or waging war on any labor
organization.
THE assassination of Ex-Governor
Steunenberg, a grave offense against the
state of Idaho, was for the punishment
of guilty parties. The state has with
drawn its offers of reward and | have
advised that the parties who had offered
rewards do likewise.
They have agreed to and today there
is not a single dollar of reward offered
for the conviction of the conviction of
the murderers of Steunenberg.
"A reward of $1,000 is now offered
by us for Information leading to the
arrest of j. l.. Simpkins and this is
the only reward now offered in con-
nection with the Steunenberg assassin
alton.
My reason for withdrawing the re-
ward and advising Others who had
offered them to Withdraw them is that
L felt that no detective association or
any one else is entitled to the reward
Offered by the state.
Ciizens Get Evidence
Harry Orchard was arrested before
any detectives were on the ground, on
information secured by committee
of citizens of Caldwell assisted by a
few of us who left Boise on the special
train few minutes after the assas-
sination of Ex-Governor Steunenberg.
I'VE were all the friends and neigh
bors of the ex-governor and l am sure
the services will always be remeln-
bered with gratitude.
mo higher class citizens can be
found than those who live in CANYON
county. They have no prejudice against
any class of people, be they laborers or'
capitalists.
Il am a firm believer in organized
labor but l feel there must be more OF
an effort made by the members of such
organizations to select men of high
character as their leaders
Prisoners Privileges
There has been some complaint made
as to the close confinement of Meyer,
Haywood and Pettibone in the peniten-
tiary. l wish it understood that as
much leniency will be given these men
as the rules of the prison will permit.
They have not been given prison
garb or prison food They have been
furnished the same food as is placed
on the table for employees of the peni-
Tertiary.
They will be given ample opportunity
for exercise and will. with the excep-
ton of the state papers, be allowed any
newspapers they desire.
There is not a better library in Idaho
than the one at the penitentiary. They
have been given access to this and will
be shown every courtesy in keeping
with the management and discipline of
that institution"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-03-15
BLUE MOUND NEWS.
W. B. Davies 10 on the alex lie

w. b. Davies 10 on the sick list
Miss Pearl Lindsey 10 sick with
measles. The other young folks
who came home from high school
to have the measles are getting
along nicely.
Mrs. Joe Raines from over on
Brush creek, visited the family OF
Ransom Pigg Saturday.
p. ]. Chubb went TO Columbus
Saturday TO see his son, Clyde, who
10 sick with measles st the home OF
HE uncle, A. s. Dennison.
&. B. Lyle sold q milk COW this
week for $SS 80.
Frank Hapeman went TO Colum-
bus Tuesday on business.
Mrs. Belle Lyle has q new fifty
egg incubator.
Miss Ethel Pigg lie at home this
week after q three.weeks visit with
her grandma, Mrs. NJ. NJ. Harmon.
Jacob Weber, living just west OF
Blue Mound, 10 very sick.
There are only three weeks more
of school at Blue Mound school
house.
Mrs. Anna Cooper visited Mrs.
Lyle Sunday.
The mem bers of the Blue Mound
Local held a phone meeting on
Thursday night Of last week and
elected officers for the year: Presi.
dent, r. o. Thomas; secretary, Scott
Jarrett; treasurer, Frank Hapeman.
Louis Anderson and daughter,
Annie, spent Friday night with L.
A. Stoskopf and returned to their
home down In the territory near
Ottawa Saturday. BLUE MOUND.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-03-15
BOYS CORN CONTEST.

| /. All farmer boys between the
ages of II and IS may enter.
2. Ten prizes for boys showing
10 best ears.
8. Boys send name, age, postof-
fee address rural route II any) to
s. W. Black, secretary, Columbus,
Kansas.
4. Committee will furnish a quart
of seed to all boys who enter.
s. Boy may secure his own seed
corn If desired.
9. Printed circular of information
will be sent to all who apply.
Names of contestants must be in
by April l.
z. Seed will be distributed az
soon az possible after names are
received. Be sure and enter this
contest, boys, and let us show what
Cherokee county lads can do when
they get to work. S. W. BLACK,
Secretary,
Columbus, Kas.