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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29
Beautiful Woman and Mother-ln-
Law Shot In Their
Own Home.
BABY BAThED IN THEIR BLOOD
Luigi ssvlonano Stays uneAsndlnp
and Helpless Persons and Then
Commits suiolds--Had Long
Annoyed Woman.

PORTLAND. Dec 2s.--Frenzied with
jealousy because his infatua,ion for
another mans wife was unrequited.
Luigi sayishano. an Italian, this morn
Ing stabbed 10 death Mrs. Julia Big
mani. tho object OF his affection, and
mor,aiiy wounded her mother In -iaw,
Mrs. Esther vInmora Leaving tho
younger woman'a baby wallowing in
its mothers blood. he made his way
10 Brooks drug store. AZ Third and
Davis streets. and In the rear OF the
lot flrcd q fatal bullet through his
right ear into his brain.
Mrs BagnRmi, who was assailed by
the murderer while she sat In sher
kitchen washing and dressing her
baby. had her thront cut almost from
ear TO car. Rushing out into the
yard at 40 water street. She fell dead.
Her mother ln-law, who was bend
Ing over tub washing, was stabbed
several times In the back and fell
upon the floor, whore the assaiiant
left her to her fate, She " at ST.
vincents hospital, dying, with little
or no chance for recovery
sayignano. after killing the young
woman, mortally wounding the elder,
threw the bloody dirk beside the little
baby. stole unnoticed from the house
and shot himself while as yet the po-
ilco were searching vainly for some
trace OF him. He died at Good Sa-
maritan Hospital ut / o'clock.
The tragedy occurred about s:a0
o'clock this morning. and almost with
In view Of two or three other fami-
lies occupying the same house. No
one knew that anything was wrong
until pedestrian saw the murdered
woman tying on the ground In the
yard and summoned the police,
The killing grew out Of attentions
which Savlgn0no has been seeking to
force upon Mrs Binami for months
past, the refusal of her and her FAM
lily to fave anything to do with him,
or to permit him to come near the
house, and his own insane jealousy,
From what can be learned from those
who are intimately acquainted with all
the parties concerned, Mrs Bignami,
wife Of Arturo Bignami, formerly an
umbrella store proprietor OF this city
and a prominent Italian citizen, met
savignano about 20 months ago In this
city, whs'e the latter was here wesk
Ing as a porter at the Pullman car
shops Mrs. Bignami was considered
one Of tho most beautiful Italian wo-
men In Portland and Savignano be-
came desperately infatuated with her,
II Ia said, She repulsed his atten-
tions but he was persistent in his
attempts to force his attentions upon
her.
His conduct became so obnoxious, It
is said, that shortly after the close
OF the Lewis and Clark fair, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bignami left here and went to
Los Angeles, where they lived until
about three weeks ago. savignano, It
is claimed, followed the couple to
Los Angeles and there again attempts
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

v" w i"i't Hih utA'Htp .Of II Hs
beautiful woman. g.
Again. plsnam' .q@ .s wife were
forced to lea : " ~ TO escape him.
Thcy arrived 20 thrce weeks ago
and went % i've a, the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Luigi vismora, the mother
and step-fathcr OF Mr.. BignamL
sevignano followed them. arriving
In Portland almost at the same time.
lie managed TO become a member or
the lodge that I,lgnami belongs to. and
told local Italians with whom he was
acquainted that he proposed 10 start
an Italian newspaper here lie at
tempted to call upon Mrs Bignami, II
10 claimed. and no was ordered by
her husband to keep away from the
house.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
TWO MEN PASS BOGUS
GEORGIA CERTIFICATES
FLOODING LOS ANGELES WITH
BAD MoENY
Many Lodging House Keepers and
Store Clerks Have Been Taken In
by Smooth operators-Paste Two
Bills Together

According to police reports. the city
is being flooded with bogus money, and
despite the efforts of the detectives
the confidence men and bad money
operators have thus far escaped arrest.
1t is said that two men are working
together and they have succeeded in
victimizing scores.
The precious pair are palming off
Georgia certificates, generally paying
small bills and proffering bogus money
in payment.
1t is stated number of lodging house
keepers have been victimized and
youthful clerks in grocery stores and
lunch stands have been taken in by the
smooth operators.
1.-THE detectives say the bills would
easily pass among inexperienced per-
sons. Owing to the fimsy nature Of
the paper on which the certificates were
printed the passers pasted two bills to-
gether in order to secure a bill of the
same thickness as those in current use.
Several detectives are following clews
and hope to arrest the two men before
they leave.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
AWAIT THEIR EXAMINATION
NADIA 3. Leslie and Leigh Allen
Charged With Defrauding POST
office Department

Leigh Allen and NADIA B. Leslie, now
confined in the county Jail, will be ex-
amined before United States Commis.
sioner Van Dyke September II on a
charge of defrauding the Los Angeles
postoffice by presenting fraudulent
money orders at the Office.
Allen was formerly assistant post
master at La Mesa. Following rob-
berry of the postoffice Allen disappeared
and NADIA Leslie, claiming to be his
wife, went with him.
1t is alleged Allen filled in some o.
the blank money orders which he took
from the LIE Mesa office and cashed
them at the Los Angeles postoffice.
Secret service men were detailed to
locate him and the Leslie woman, and
finally they were arrested in st. Louis
and brought back for trial in the fed
eral court.
The Leslie woman is also accused OF
cashing fraudulent money orders.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
CEN. CHAFFEE IS
GUEST Of HONOR
BANQUET AND DANCE GIVEN
AT REDoNDo
Over $50 Attend the Function Given
by the Mems Club Of Christ
Chureh--other Social
News

A banquet and dance was given by
the Mems club Of Christ church last
night at the Hotel Redondo, in honor
of Major General and Mrs. Adna Chat
fee.
It was ladies night and over 150 at
tended the banquet, which was the
first out of town event given by the
club.
The tables were deliberately deco
rated with cut blossoms and green's.
j. W. Badger acted as toastmaster.
General Chaffee made an address on
"The United States Army" and was
followed by T. p. Gibbon, who spoke
on The Future Of Los Angeles" G.
A. Rockwell made an interesting ad-
dress on do Club Dinners Pay?'
Rev. Baker p. Lee concluded the
formal program Of the evening with
an interesting and witty address.
Following the banquet dancing was
enjoyed and an informal time spent
until the departure of the special cars
to carry the party on the return trip
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
ACCUSED OF AN ASSAULT
Second Defendant in Brown Case Is
Placed Under $50
Rail

L. M. Yonge, accused of assisting
in the assault upon w. H. Brown, a
teamster in the employ of newspaper
which occurred at warehouse at San
Fernando and College streets last
week, was arraigned before Police
Justice Rose yesterday and his trial
set for August "a. Bail was fixed at
$50.
r. L. Upton. the alleged companion
of Yonge, was tried before Police JUS
tice Rose several days ago and fined
$50 on charge of battery.
Another man. who is said to have
been engaged in the fight, is still at
large, although the police are searching
for him.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
MUSIC AND
THE DRAMA
Literary MatInee Sunday

"EVeryman." the old morality play
which has made one of the greatest
sensations in recent years and In which
Constance Crawley first made her
name in America. will be played on
Sunday afternoon at the Belasco thea
ter. This is the first Sunday matinee
ever given at this theater and is In re-
sponse to numerous requests from
those who are unable to see the ordi-
nary matlnees.
The play has had the stamp of ap-
proval of all classes and should es-
pecially appeal to the churchgolng
public. The performance will begin Il
$3.50. Regular Belasco prices.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
Celebrates Her Ninth Birthday

Mrs. c. w. Mills of 1O43 West Twenty
third street entertained on Wednes-
day afternoon in honor of the ninth
birthday anniversary of her grand
daughter, Melodele Huston. A color
scheme of pink was followed out in the
decorations. The candelabra were pink
shaded and the table was banked with
carnations. Pink tissue ribbons were
fastened from the chandelier to each
place. The birthday cake with its nine
candles was feature of the table and
nine guests sat down. Games and con-
tests took up the afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
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Arizona forest rangers in service
garb armed to the teeth, stood in the
gilded corridor of the Hotel Alexandria
last night at IL o'clock and fired rapid
volleys from repeating guns, announc-
ing the grand march for the banquet
the function being the closing event OF
a round of trips and festivities that
have been given this summer by the
famous Hassayampas club.
Covers were laid for 200 guests. The
feast was a triumph In quality and
service. Cacti decorations for the
tables were prominent.
The Toasts
Judge Fletcher M. Doane of Tomb
stone, associate justice of Arizona, was
the POSTMASTER. The toaSts were:
"Arizona,"1 response by Chief Justice
Kent of Tucson; Southern California
response by Congressman McLachlan
Of Los Angeles; Statehood" by Col
Pickett; 1.-The Ladies'" by ex-Chief
Justice Gooding, formerly of Phoenix,
now of Los Angeles; THE Hassay-
ampas," by Attorney Reese Ling of
Prescott. The original poem, mo Joint
Statehood written by V. Goodwin,
was read by j. S. Mitchell of the Hol-
lenbeck hotel.
Preceding the banquet the Hassay-
ampas in a body attended the per-
formance at the Orpheum and filled the
hall to the roof.
Yes, it was a great day for the Has
sayampas and a gided finale to sea-
son Of good fellowship.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
LANES CASE GOES TO JURY
Fate Of Butcher Accused of Killing
Chauffeur viii Be Settled
Today

The fate of A. e. lane, charged with
manslaughter in the death of John Fl
Smilde, a chauffeur will be Lettled this
morning when the case will be handed
to jury in department of the SUI
perlor court.
Lane was tried yesterday and 1t was
testified that during an alteration over
two women on San Fernando street
Lane struck Smilde in the face and
knocked him down.
The auto driver died as a result Of in
juries to the base of his brain. but
whether or not the injuries were caused
by the blow or fall is the question for
the jury to determine.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
ELEVATOR DROPS
BUT Goes CATCH
IMPRISONED OCCUPANTS ARE
RELEASED BY LADDER
Gage In Fay Building Filled With Pas
sengers Plunges Downward, but
Safety Clutches Prevent
Fatalities

Nearly a score of men and women
looked death in the face late yesterday
afternoon when one of the elevators in
the Fay building, filled with passen-
gers, suddenly dropped with a crash
that brought the tenants of the offices
to their doors with faces stricken with
horror at the expected tragedy.
Fortunately the cage was stopped in
its swift downward course by the safety
levers and finally brought up with q
sickening jerk lust between the first
and second floors.
An alarm was Immediately given by
spectators of the narrow escape from
death of the terrified passengers, and
workmen were hastened to the build
ing at Third and Hill streets.
After an hours hard work the cage
was lowered With great caution near tc
the ground floor and the occupants
many half fainting from the shock an6
the nervous strain, were lifted from the
elevator by means of ladder which
was thrust through an opening in the
side of the cage, torn away by the
workmen.
Near Closing Time
The accident occurred at 5:25 O'Clock
when many of the tenants were ready
to return to their homes.
The cage was crowded to it's utmost
capacity. No thought of danger was
in the minds of the passengers, who
chatted with one another as the ele.
vator slipped down the shaft
Suddenly something gave way ant
the big steel cage began to fall with
sickening rapidity.
Women shrieked and even the mer
turned pale ait the thought of almost
certain death.
The safety valves alone prevented {
terrible disaster. and even after thu
elevator was brought to a standstill
the suspense of waiting weary hou
while workmen hacked an opening
through the cage, was trying even t,
the strongest nerves.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
FORMER FAvoRITE RETURNS
Mary Van Buren, viii Again Become
Star at the Burbank
Thaater

Mary Van Buren, who Is to play
star engagement at the Burbank thea
ter, supported by the Burbank theater
stock company, will arrive in Los An
geles Saturday morning.
Miss Van Buren Is well known in Los
Angeles, her first appearance before
a local audience being in Madame
Sans Gene" the play with which Man
ager Morosco opened the Burbank
theater eight years ago. The noted
actress return home will mark a re-
vlval of MADAME Sans Gene" Miss
Van. Buren playing her old part.
Miss Van Burens triumph abroad
was complete, and her. home coming
MS a star is source of pleasure to her
many friends and acqualntances.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
SAYS DOCTOR AssAILED HIM
Former Business Manager Of "Msn
Who Does Things" Makes
CouopIalnt

H. f. Smith, former manager for DIR.
II. Russell Burner, who has offices at
512 South Broadway, complained to the
police late yesterday afternoon that
the doctor assailed him with a chair
and compelled him TO Zee from the
office without his hat and various per-
sonal belongings, following quarrel.
Mr.. Smith returned to the Office with
Detective Redmond and secured his
personal property without further
trouble.
No arrests we're made, but Mr.. Smith
said he would swear out warrant to-
day against DR.. Burner, charging him
with assault
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
THINKS CORPSE HAUNTS ROOM
Catalina Street Woman Becomes Vio-
ent When Policeman Approaches
to Aid Her

Mary Wheeler of 1862 Catalina street
was taken to the police station last
night on a charge of insanity.
Patrolman Denman said the woman
approached him with great fear ex-
pressed in her manner and said she did
not dare to return to her home because
a corpse was in her bedroom.
The patrolman endeavored to calm
the woman and accompanied her from
her front step to the house but Mrs.
Wheeler became all the more violent.
Denman accordingly telephoned for
the ambulance and took the unfortu-
nate woman to the receiving hospital.
Early in the evening neighbors tele-
phoned to Desk Sergeant Harris that
Mrs. Wheeler was running up and
down the street terrorizng every one
living in the vicinity.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
Entertalns With Luncheon

Mrs. Henry Newby of Pasadena was
honored guest at luncheon at the Cal
ifornia club, followed by a theater
party at the Orpheum given yesterday
by Mrs. e. T. Off of Cabrillo place
Jack D'Ortignac had charge of the
decorations for the tables, which were
asters and ferns. Those who sat down
were Mrs. Henry Newby, Mrs. Herbert
Holt, who is the house guest of Mrs.
OFF, Miss Ratcliff Mrs. o. Hines, Mrs.
William H. Smith and Mrs. Voak, all
of Pasadena, and Mrs. w. ]. Pierce of
Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
MINING MAN PASSES AWAY
William Oxman Was Prominent
Knight Templar and Odd
EaIIoM

William Oxman. a we'll known mining
man of Tonopah and Mexico, died early
yesterday morning at his home. 1924
Wall street, of tuberculosis.
Mr.. Oxman was 45 years of age and
was a we'll known member of the Odd
Fellows and knights Templars. He
leaves wife.
The funeral will be held Sunday
afternoon at O'Clock at the chapel of
Overholzer & Mills, the interment to be
at Rosedale. Rev. Robert Mcintyre,
pastor of the First Methodist church,
of which the deceased was member,
will officiate, assisted by the two
lodges,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
Famous Portrait Painter Here

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Wagner Of Santa
Barbara are the house guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. William H. Schweppe Of 1922
La Sale avenue Robert Wagner is a
famous portrait painter, originally from
Paris but now living in California. A
portrait by him of Stewart Edward
White. the novelist, is on exhibition at
SteckePs studio, and it is probably the
largest portrait that has been in Los
Angeles for many years.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
ACETYLENE VICTIM BETTER
Young Victim of Explosion Was
Seriously Injured on Euclid
Avenue

Although resting easily yesterday un-
der the care of his physician, young
Frank Rudisill of 1903 East Sixth
street, who was injured "Wednesday
afternoon as the result of an explosion
of a tank of acetylene gas, was found
to be injured more seriously than at
first reported.
His physician said late last night
that there was every hope for the boy,
who has shown great fortitude despite
his burns and decorations.
The accident occurred at the resi-
dence, of Contractor Clarence e. Groat,
602 Euclid avenue, while young Rudisill
was experimenting with the acetylene
tank and gas engine.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
HASSAYAMPAS
AT BIG FEAST
ARlZoNANS CLOSE MONTH OF
PLEASURE -
Attend Entertainment at the Orpheum
and Listen to Stirring Addresses
at the Hotel Alexandria.
Grand Finale
NO JOINT STATEHOOD

) My names Ike. from Bar X
) Ranch,
) I've heard 'em talkin' round,
) About this "jointed" statehood
) graft,
) l didn't like the sound.
So I slapped my hardware in my
} belt
And swung my "duirt" a few
} And lowed I'd hit the trail to
} town,
} And make a speech or two.
The cattle punchers on the range
) Is my constit-oo-e
} And / come to learn these states
) men here
) little "cayuse' sense.
We want a star in that old flag
) To twin kle for our state,
) without no greasers buttin' in,
Or Injuns on skate.
So here's to Arizona, boys,
) (Say, mister, start yer banO
) She's big enough to stand alone,
In any white mans land.
". G.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
Berthe Boffa Benefit

A concert will be given tonight at
Blanchard hall for the benefit of the
talented Boffa family OF musicians,
who We're rendered homeless by the San
rancisco disaster.
Miss Berthe Boffa, the child violin
list. viii furnish several numbers and
Charlotte Boffa viii sing selections
from Wagner
There win be a matinee tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
Birthday Anniversary

Mrs. Albert Dellamore of S39 West
Washin gton street entertained delight
fully Saturday evening in honor of her
husbands birthday. The parlors were
beautified with potted plants and cut
flowers. Games, music and dancing
occupied the evening. Miss Leola Ford,
Ethel Stroud and William Dellamore
favored the guests with musical num-
bers. Later in the evening a Dutch
supper was served in the banquet room.
About sixty guests were present.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
WeII Known Man MarrIes

]. d. Sanborn, son of Dr. f. A. San
born, left Tuesday for Cleveland to
marry Grace Berriman, a Los Angeles
girl. They have been engaged for some
time but the wedding came as a sur
prise to their friends.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17

cerned Is now pretty clear In several
districts there are no contests, and IN
others the winners are being picked
with a good deal OF confidence.
In the Thrty-fourth senatorial dis
trict there are two candidates-W. IT.
Savage Of San Pedro and g. II. Peck
of the same city. Savage Is the incum-
bent, and the prediction is freely made
that he will have no trouble IN securing
a denomination.
In Hahn's District
There is a three-cornered fight In the
Thirty-sixth district between Ben Hahn,
the incumbent; Or. Henry Sherry and
Elmer Moody, but Hahn's capture Of
thirty-three Of the forty-eigl.t Pasa-
dena delegates Is looked upon as plac-
ing him far in the lead in that race.
In the Thirty-eighth district II. s. O..
Mccartney has no opposition for the
nomination.
N. A. Gray Of Chatsworth is generally
picked as the winner of the assembly
nomination in the Sixty-seventh dis
trict, as against George S. Case of Pas
adena.
In the sixty-eighth district there are
four candidates I'm the field, and the
outcome is q little more difficult to
determine
In the sixty-ninth N. W. Thompson
of Alhambra the incumbent, Is the only
candidate in the field.
There are three candidates in the
Seventleth district-W. r.. Leeds, secre-
tary of the Republican county central
committee: S. d. Barclay of Redondo
and r. Balm Of Santa Monica. Neither
Barclay nor Balm has cut much figure
In the campaign so far, and the race Is
looked upon as an easy walkaway for
Leeds.
There is no contest in the Seventy
first district, P. A. Stanton. the incum-
bent, being the only candidate.
Plerce's Campaign
In the seventy-second Fred e. Pierce
and W. H. Bryant are after the NOM
nation, and the friends of both are
making loud claims. Pierce's campaign
is being managed by Fred Sanborn of
San Francisco which Is regarded by
many as a strong point in his favor.
Bryant, however, also is strongly
backed. He Is connected with the
Fairchild- Gilmore Wilton C m p y
and knows considerable about the po-
litical game himself.
]. P. Transue is the only candidate
in the Seventy-second district
In the seventy-fourth R. o. Bell and
Frank s. Forbes will make a contest
for the nomination.
Seventy district. but Percy Ham
mon is believed to be so far in the lead
| that the other two, General tombstone
Jones and Clement Shinn. no longer
enter into the calculations of the poll
ticians to any extent Joseph Ford
was a candidate in this district for a
time. but he withdrew in favor of
| Harmon.
Ford for Council
1t is understood that Ford will try
to secure the nomination for the coun-
ell from the Second ward, in which
event he probably will have Hammon's
support.
| Although betting on the nominations
to be made at Venice next week is by
no means lively. a little money is being
laid on the result as far as few of
| the candidates are concerned. Joe
Murphy yesterday posted the following
Odds One to 2 on Hammel against
the field: 10 to that Cleveland in nom-
mated for consta BILE: 2h to 1 on Wick
ersham for public administrator; 2 to
8 on Lanterman for coroner; even
money on Gillett for governor.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
Gives Proaresslve Card Party

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Woollacott Of
Hotel Redondo will entertain with a
progressive card party this evening.
Mrs. Jesse D. Waterman, Mrs. George
N. Gage and Mrs. G.. M. Bobrick will
assist the host and hostess. ,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
Gives Launch Party

Miss Florence Waters of Bay Island,
Newport, will entertain with a launch
party today in honor of her house
guest, Miss Gertrude Wright of San
JacintO.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
Entertalna InformaIIy s

Mrs, Herbert G. Wylie, Mrs. j. B.
Winship and Miss Nora Mills of 2342
Scarff street gave an informal at home
yesterday afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
Leave for San Gabriel CANYON

Miss Elizabeth D. Grant, who has
been spending the summer with her
brother, Robert D. Grant of 1O3 Alva-
RADIO street, will leave Sunday for her
home in Pennsylvania.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
Try to Get Maier &
Zobelein Beer

It's worth any effort, though
little is required. inasmuch as
postal or phone call will
bring it to your door. Maier
& Zobelein beer is a pure.
wholesome, delicious beverage.
made and bottled in the clean
est of ways. Order a case Of
"a bottles NOW.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17

The Herald will pay $40 in cash TO
lead to the arrest and conviction of any
person caught stealing copies of The
Herald from the premises Of our pa
irons. THE HERALD.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
Are at Hotel Redondt

Mrs. Charles Lummis and children
are spending couple of weeks at the
Hotel Redondo
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
Leave San Gabriel Canyon

Mrs. Harold Warren Barham of 1455
West Twenty-third street and her
house guest Miss Pearl Morgan Of Ten
nessee, leave today for weeks visit in
San Gabriel canyon.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
THE CITY

Strangers are invited to visit the ex-
hibit OF California products at the
Chamber Of Commerce building, on
Broadway, between First and Second
streets, where free information will be
given on all subjects pertaining to this
section.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17

The Herald will sell you s56 worth OF
records and GIVE you a six months
subscription 10 The Herald and a s2B
Talk-o-Phcne absolutely free.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
Or. Mcintyre Returni

Rev. Robert Mcintyre, pastor of the
First Methodist church, returned to
Los Angeles Wednesday afternoon
from his annual eastern lecturing tour
Or. Mcintyre will occupy his pulpit
at the services Sunday.