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Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-21
is KILLED BY A GUN
THAT "WASNT LOADED
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2O.-Edward
Confer, a contractor from Burlingame,
shot and probably fatally wounded
himself this morning while explaining
to a group of friends the action of
an automatic revolver.
He emptied the magazine, as he be-
lieved, and then placed the muzzle
against his temple, saying: Nov I'll
show the revolver is perfectly harm
less"
There was one cartridge remaining
in the magazine and the bullet plowed
through his skull.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-21
BAILEY SAYS HE
THREATENED THE
STANDARD COMPANY
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
+ AUSTIN, Tex, Feb. 20-'T gave Z
I them a written opinion in which ] 4
Z stated that if they attempted TO 4
Z do business in the state they would 4
= be put in the penitentiary and 4
: their property absorbed in fines 4
= and penalties" 4
= This Is the answer Senator J. w. =
= Bailey says he gave the Standard 4
= Oil officials when they asked him I
= about the chances for re-entering 4
Z Texas. =
= Mr.. Bailey made this statement 4
= today before the legislative invcs- Z
= tigating commission in detailing <
= his relations with the Standard !
: and the Waters Pierce Oil com I
= panies. \
= The request for an opinion came, =
= said Mr.. Bailey, Immediately after <
Z the Beaumont oil boom. <
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-21
Exports to Europe Heavy

BY Associated Press
NEW YORK, Feb. 2O.-There is now
setting in a heavy export movement
from the United States, due princi-
pally to the failure Of crops and the
famine in Russia, which is normally a
grain exporting country. Last week
there We're bought for export to Europe
1900, 900 bushels of wheat. That figure
will be exceeded In the current week.
Most of the wheat being taken for
export is to be sent to Hamburg, there
to be transshipped for Russian ports.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-21
PARLIAMENTARY
ELECTION WON
BY RADICALS

BY Associated Press.
= ST PETERSBURG. Feb. 2t =
= a. mat this hour the Radical =
: success I'm the parliamentary elcc- Z
= tion is known. Late returns show Z
= @5t radicals elected At midnight =
= Prof Milukoff leader of the con- =
= stitutonal democrats, admitted Z
4 that the result spelled defeat for 4
= his party :
4 The results indicate an over :
= WhcIming majority i'm opposition to \
= the governments reforms and a :
= majority against the extremist de- <
= mand for the immediate destruc- Z
= ton Of parliament. =
= The rumor that the date Of the <
:. opening of the douma will be pro- <
= posed is denied Ivy the ministry, <
= It will meet March g. as previously =
:. arranged =
: After the officers Of the douma <
:" are elected the ministerial pro- (
= gram, with the financial budget =
4 will be introduced and the douma :
= will be left to work out its own <
= fate. :.
.s'..+.t2-s ~. /. + \ !. i !. !.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-21
GREEKS DISCUSS JAPANESE
WAR AND THEN FIGHT

Algel Sideras a Grek was arrested
last night charged with driving several
of his countrymen from the store Of
George Cosolus, 1926 Kearny street,
with a shotgun.
When the young man was arrested
he wore a belt containing several dozen
cartridges, but had thrown the gun
away. The fight Is said to have arisen
over a discussion about the Russian.
Japanese war.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-21
MINISTER CHARGED WITH
LOBBYING Is ARRESTED
By Associated Press.

BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 20.--Rev. G. L.
Tufts of Portland, representing the
Pacific coast reform bureau, was ar
rested by Sergeant at Arms Miles of
the house just after that body ad-
journed today
He is charged with lobbying and will
have a hearing in the morning. Mr..
Tufts is working for a Sunday rest law.
His bill was acted on favorably by
the committee of the whole in the
house this afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-21
SHOOTS HIMSELF WHEN
CONFRONTED BY OFFICER
BY Associated Press.

By AsSoclated Press.
OAKLAND, Cal, Feb 2O-While
Chief of Police Vollmer of Berkeley
was under the impression for a time
that it was a bullet from his pistol
that had ended the life of Charles H.
Moller, when he arrested him last night
for shooting Hans Jensen in Alameda
last Saturday night, an examination of
the wound at the morgue shows that
Moller had fired the shot himself with
suicidal intent.
The indications We're that the weap-
on had been held close to the head,
while Chief Vollmer was sixty feet
away when he fired upon him. The
other shot fired by the chief took ef-
feet in Moller's left leg, breaking it
close to the ankle.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-21
ESTHER MITCHELL is
SENT TO AN ASYLUM
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SEATTLE. Feb. 20.-Esther Mitchell,
who since July last has been confined
in the county Jail here charged with
the murder of her brother, George
Mitchell, was sent to the state asylum
for the insane at Steilacoom today.
The killing of George Mitchell by his
sister was the result OF the reign Of
Holy Rollerism in Oregon. George
Mitchell killed Franz Edmund Cref-
field, the Holy Roller leader, in this
city last May.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-21
DETECTIVE SAYS
ADAMS TOLD ALL
Startling Features Appear In Murder
Case-Stranger Probably In
sane, Admits Killing
Settler
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WALLACE, Idaho, Feb. 20.-The aft
ernoon feature of the Adams trial was
the evidence of Detective James Nc
Parland. MCFARLAND testified that he
had been manager of Pinkerton detec-
tives for the last twelve years and had
Lcen connected with the company for
the last forty. He had never been en-
ployed specifically against the Western
Federation of Miners, but instances had
arisen where he had found them when
they committed crimes.
He denied that he had agreed with
Governor Gooding and Warden Whit
ney to subject Adams to five or six
days solitary confinement and that at
the end of that time he would be ready
ito cough it all up"
He denied that he administered what
is known as the third degree" to
Adams. The third degree means sub
lection of a prisoner to solitary con-
finement and then asking and leading
him to confess.
He denied that he had made any ar
rangements by which Adams and Orch
ard should be locked up together and
that he called from time to time to see
what progress Orchard was making to-
WdIu StIllllS <Audlio W SOiAObOiosS bAAN
confession.
Gives Him a Cigar
He admitted that he went to see
Adams February &c. with a view tC
getting him to confess.
He admitted that he took him to the
inner room of the warden's office and
gave him a cigar and told him that he
was his friend, and admitted telling
Adams his own past history.
He admitted lengthy dissertation
to Adams on his duty toward society,
his wife, family and daughter. McPar-
land admitted telling him that he was
the man who busted up" the Molly
Magures in Pennsylvania, and admit
ted repeatedly that he told Adams that
the "state always acted fair with those
that acted fair by it,
The witness admitted that a nice
lunch had been served to both and
that in the afternoon he had got "the
patient mellow and ripe" and had made
him believe that it would be better to
tell all.
He referred to the Western Fedora
ton of Miners as criminals, and said
that Adams seemed to agree with him.
He denied that threats had been used
described the whole transaction as a
business proposition"
Court House Packed
The examination was conducted in a
theatrical manner by e. f. Richard
son, and the court house was packed to
the doors.
c. S. Thiele confirmed the testimony
of MCFARLAND with regard to times,
places and dates. Thiele denied that
shortly after Adams arrest he told him
that all he had to do was to "go to
Boise and do what those fellows want,
and you will be all right" and denied
that he told Mrs, Adams that they did
NOT shackle Steve because they did not
want to make him mad at them and
wanted to make a good impression.
He admitted that there were several
statements of Steve Adams and all re-
lated to different matters and all were
got at the same time.
During the taking of testimony the
jury was taken out of court until the
relevancy of the confession could be
established, but the circumstances un-
der which it was given will be laid be-
fore them by the defense.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-21
STATE CAPITAL
MOVE ON IN
EARNEST .
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
SACRAMENTO, Feb. 2O.-That the
announced determination of Berkeley
to secure the removal of the state capt.
tol to that city is an earnest and well
planned movement of the leading citi-
zens and business men of Alameda
county was made evident this afternoon
by the arrival on a special car of a COM
mittee of 'twenty-one members to lay
the matter before the Legislature.
They descended upon Governor Gill
lett's office in the dismantled capitol
building where they were received by
the governor and Lieutenant Governor
Porter and then arranged for the intro.
duction in both houses of the legisla-
ture tomorrow morning of a proposed
constitutional amendment fixing Berke-
ley as the capital of California.
A concurrent resolution will also be
presented extending to the enire legis-
lature an invitation to visit Berkeley
on a special train Saturday morning at
the expense of the chamber of COM
merCe of that Citv
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-21
Notorious House Closed
BY Associated Press.

by ASoVNIttNNN 7 7 W.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 20.-Acting
under instructions issued directly by
the grand jury to Police Captain Mar
tin and subsequently concurred in by
Chief Dinan, the police tonight closed
notorious house on Jackson street
which, according to testimony before
the grand jury, has been conducted
under special protection of the munich
pal administration. No arrests were
made. the 100 women inmates being
turned into the street.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-21
PRESIDENT WILL NOT
WITHDRAW MAG0ON
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON Feb. 2O.-Referring
to published reports of an interview
with Gen. Andrade in Havana, in which
the general gives the substance of an
interview with President Roosevelt, 1t
is officially stated that the president
did not tell any one that he was about
TO withdraw Governor Magoon from
Cuba, and 1t is added that he has not
the slightest intention of doing so at
the present or in the near future.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-21
Crew Is Missing
BY Associated Press.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 2O.,-In hazy
weather the French cruiser Kleber to-
night rammed and sank the small
American fruit steamer Hugoma in the
Mississippi river just off the center of
the city. Captain Lewis OF the Hugoma
said that seven coalpassers and firemen
OF his vessel, mostly Japanese, were
missing but 1t is believed some Of the
men were saved.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-21
List Of Victims GROWING
BY Associated Press.

BY AssocIaItU ITtsS'
NEW YORK, Feb. 2O.-Elsie Snifen.
aged 12 who was injured in the wreck
of the White Plains express on the
New York Central on Saturday night,
died today at Fordham hospital, bring
ing the number Of fatalities from the
accident up to twenty-five.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-21
KILLED AND WOUNDED
ARE LEFT ON THE FIELD
BY Associated Press.

SAN SALVADOR, Republic of Sal
Vador, Feb. 20.-Dispatches received
here by the representatives of Hon
duras say that the Nicaraguan army
invaded Honduras territory at Portillo
Del Espino and that after two hours
fighting the invading forces were COM
pletely defeated, leaving thirty-seven
men killed and many wounded upon
the field.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-21
coal shIpment Arrives

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2O.-The coal
situation was eased today by the ar
rival of the steamers Aymeric and
Como from Newcastle, Australia, with
1890 tons of coal.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-21
Cruiser a Total Wreck
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
PARIS, Feb. 2O.-The minister Of ma
rne today received a dispatch from
the commander Of the Jean Bart, con-
firming the report that the cruiser has
been wrecked ON a reef off the Barbary
coast and will prove a total loss.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-21
Twelve Lost at Sea
BY Associated Press,

NORTH SYDNEY, N. s., Feb, 20
Letters received here from Grand
Banks, N. F., report that the schooner
Mollie M. OF st. Johns. N. F., and the
Tubalian have been given up for lost
with the twelve men who were on
board. Nothing has been heard from
either vessel for more than a month.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-21
Jerome Fails to Lead
Her Into a
Trap
Questions Are Puzzling
but Answers Are
Prompt
Fair Witness Answers Attorney In a
Stern or Soft Voice, According
to How the Query Is
Put to Her
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 20.-In continuing
his cross examination of Mrs. EVELYN
Nesbit Thaw today at the trial of her
husband, District Attorney Jerome
brought out the fact that in 1902 STAN
ford White deposited the sum of $3.50
with a New York trust company with
instructions that it should be paid to
Evelyn Nesbit at the rate of $25 week.
Mrs. Thaw frankly admitted receiving
number of checks from the trust COM
pany but she would not admit that
there was provision that she should
receive the money only when out of en-
ployment. III
The prosecutorFspent nearly the en-
tire afternoon in trying 20 make Mrs
ThaW admit that this was true, but as
often and in as many words as he put
the question to her she gave the one
answer, II don't remember"
Jerome Well Posted
Mrs. Thaw's inability to remember a
number of other things about which Mr..
Jerome questioned her was by far the
most material element in the cross-ex-
animation. The district attorney delved
into her past life with a familiarity as
to details and a store of general knowl-
edge which at times seemed to amaze
all present, not excepting the Defend
ants counsel themselves.
Mr.. Jerome indicated early in the
questioning that he had no disposition
to spare Mrs. Thaw's feelings in any
way. He interrogated her most point
edly as to her man acquaintanceS Of the
past. He laid special stress upon her
acquaintance with James A. Garland,
who figured for the first time in the
case.
Mrs. Thaw said she knew Garland be-
fore she met White.
Weren't you named as correspond
ent in the Garland divorce case?" asked
Mr.. Jerome
DeImas Objects
Mrs. Thaw was shaking her head
when Mr. Delmas quickly objected. He
demanded that the record of the divorce
case be brought into court that it
might speak for itself. Justice Fitz-
gerald overruled the objection, but Mr..
Jerome withdrew the question.
Mr.. Jerome questioned the witness
about her manner of posing for artists
and brought from her a denial that she
ever posed in the nude.
Mr.. Jerome did not mince his words.
Many photographs of Mrs. Thaw were
introduced in evidence. Mr.. Jerome,
during the morning session, piled the
young woman with questions as to what
disposition she had made of the letters
written to her by Stanford White.
Some, she said, had been destroyed
and some she had given to her hus-
band. When the district attorney was
pressing her for an answer to what had
become of some of the letters Thaw
leaned far over and whispered to his
CONTINUED on Page TwO0
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-21

1-Despondent tourist seeks death.
2-Senate votes in favor of Smoot.
3--switchman dies of pistol wound,
4-councll asks men to vote no today
5-Southern California news.
6-Editorial.
7-City news.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-21
THE DAYS NEWS
FORECAST

For Southern California;: Cloudy
Thursday, probably showery; light
east winds, changing to south. Max
imum temperature in Los Angeles
yesterday, rs degrees; minimum, 81
degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-21
Attend Banquet

The visitors banqueted tonight with
members of the Alameda county dele
cation as their guests and planned a
campaign that is expected to result in
favorable action upon the part of the
legislature.
Governor Gillett was non-committal
on the proposition. when the Berkeley
people laid their arguments and figures
before him, but Lieutenant Governor
Porter took lively interest in the
matter.
In the delegation from Alameda coun-
ty are Louis Titus, Mayor F. X. Mott
of Oakland. f. w. Foss, George
Schmidt B. e. Brooks, Anson Blake, H
B. Griffiths. S. ]. Solingsky, w. j.
Schmidt F. w. Wharf, ex-State Sena-
tor William Ralston, Superior Judge
William H. Waste, H. A. Sully, D. w.
Mclaughlin and F. w. McDermott.
With the movement to take the capt.
tai to Berkeley 1t developed tonight
that an attempt is being renewed to
make a separate state of Southern Cali
fornia.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-21

8.9----S N*~
Evening star., 1907-08-28
lOc to lSc Laces. 63Lca

Point de Paris and Clunv LaceS, in
wide range of choice styles. The former are
in edges and insertions to match the latter
in bands and edges. widths up 6 inches
Qualities sold regularly for l0c Il &c and 15c
a yard tomorrow at Ga c yard.
Evening star., 1907-08-28

is In addition. the minority report holds
that the committee has power to add laws
to those they are codifying. The majority
report declares the committee may only
codify. not create.
convention of 1907. there were 244 represen-
tatives and seventeen supreme court Off
GERS present. The usual committees on Gre
dentials and rules were named Supreme
Chief Ranger w. A. Hogan of Massachu-
setts read his annual address The reports
OF the supreme secretary and treasurer
were submitted A committee was named
to arrange a memorial service in connection
with the death of the past chief ranger,
Joshua Shaw of Brooklyn. The election of
officers will be held today. John ]. O'Grady
of New York doubtless will be the next su-
preme court ranger. The next biennial seS-
Evening star., 1907-08-28

ottawa where he will confer with the
members and leading officials of the gov
eminent on the questions which are now
the subject of negotiation between Great
Br!taln and Canada and the United States
Ihe negotiations. which 1t is understood
were informally opened by Secretary Root
and assumed more definite hope during
the visit to Ottawa of Ambassador James
Brlce. were interrupted while the prime
minister was absent at the colonial con-
ference. They will be resumed again prac-
tically at once
Mr.. Howard's services are said to be
IN sense intermediary between the en-
oassy and the Canadian government, whose
views will naturally be regarded as of
paramount importance
In any agreement that may be reached
between Great Britain and the United
States concerning the various questions
Evening star., 1907-08-28
Notions at Little Prices.

Composition Bone Collar Buttons,
regular SC dozen, at 2kc. Acme Crimping
Pins, SC box. .10c Hair Nets, all shades
full shaped &C.. Stocking Feet, white or
black Maco cotton, easily attached, sc pair
-. .Dressmaker's Shears, all sizes worth up
to 39c pair for 19c. Aluminium Thimbles,
worth &c each, at two for 1c. Thumb press
Bachelor Buttons. sc box. .Children's 19c
Stocktnet Knee Protectors 10c pair. 80. Fancy
Hatpins with various colored ball tops, worth
&c to 10c each, for &c. Warren's 10c Collar
Sets, made of tafeta silk collarbone, enough
Tor two collars, SC .l0c large-siZe Tomato
Pin Cushions. sc each. 4c Folded Sateen
Tape Measures. with metal ends, &c each. .....
&c Universal Spring Hooks and Eyes, 1c card
..-... Large bottles of Machine Oil. will not
gum, 4c
Evening star., 1907-08-28
Conflicting Reports From Codification
Committee Up at Today's Meeting.

CHICAGO, August 2s.-Conf1icting reports
from the codif1cation committee of the
Foresters of American will be presented at
today's biennial session Of that order here.
The committee was named at the last ses-
sion to codify existing laws and suggest
necessary legislation
The minority report contends that the unit
of representation in the supreme court
should be not more than one member for
at least every 1900 Of membership The
present unit is one representative for every
1000.
Evening star., 1907-08-28
Esme Howard of British Embassy
Visits Ottawa

Special Dispatch to The Star.
OTTAWA, Ontario, August 2S.-Esme
Howard. first secretary of the British en-
bassy. Washington. is in Montreal on a
visit to Canada, which is partly diplomatic
or official and partly social. He is stay
ing at the Windsor Hotel, and was met
by Sir Charles Fitzpatrick. administrator
of the government, who introduced him
to the members of the Mount Royal Club
and other prominent citizens.
1t Is said that he will remain in Mon
treal for q day or two and come then to
Evening star., 1907-08-28
Mems SOC Underwear, 300.

Mems Otis White Lisle Underwear !;
shirts with short sleeves. silk faced,
and taped neck; drawers with double crotch,
suspender tapes and pearl buttons. One day
at 39c instead of SOC.
Evening star., 1907-08-28
least to diminishing as far as possible the

least to diminishing as Tar as possible the
ensuing loss of life.
One measure contemplated is the con-
struction of safety chambers, shut of from
the rest Of the mine and protected against
explosions. conduit of compressed air Is
introduced into these excavated rooms, and
should the conduit be destroyed vessels or
bottles filled with oxygen, stored in the
chambers. are intended to supply the nec-
essary air until rescue can be effected. A
logical extension of the plan Is the equip
ment of these chambers with sufficient
supply of water and condensed food to sus-
tain life for a reasonable period of time in
somewhat the same manner as Nfeboats on
vessels are equipped.
Evening star., 1907-08-28
Summer Toilet Needs.

Genuine Cosmo Buttermilk Soap, 4Ic
cake. Regular 25c-size bottles of Dander
Inc for the hair. 15c. Regular 75c-size jars
OF Pompeian Massage Cream, 5-ounce jars. 44c
Sample Tooth Brushes, worth &c to 25c
each, 1Oc. .15c and 19c Japanese Hand
Scrubs, 10c. .12c Hard Rubber Dressing
Combs, SC each. Regular 1Oc-size cakes of
Hand Sapolio, &c. &c Orange Sticks, hoof
shaped, for manicuring, for SC. 39c Bath
Sprays, with large nickeled spray ard full
length rubber tubing, Csc ....7c genuine Will
liams' Shaving Soap, 3c.-... Large bags of
ages for Sc
Evening star., 1907-08-28
PRECAUTIONS IN MINES.
French Authorities Trying to Mini.
mize Accidents.

NEW YORK, August 2s.-The terrible &C.
cidents which have occurred recently in the
coal mines of Germany and France, ac-
cording to advices received here, have
drawn the attention Of sientists. especially
in the former country. to the introduction
of methods of protecting the miners against
the recurrence of such calamities, or at
Evening star., 1907-08-28

Post Office Inspector Kimball of Chicago
announces that $3.50 of the amount in the
mail pouches stolen from a Chicago Burling-
ton and Quincy train somewhere in Ne
braska recently. The amount first given in
the estimates was $25OOOO. The thieves
have not yet been caught.
Evening star., 1907-08-28

sion probably will be beld in California.
The Foresters OF American claim $50 0GO
members in the United States. The order
was organized in 1874 and was reorganlzed
in 1889
Evening star., 1907-08-28

The steamer w. B. Kerr recently carried
from Duluth the largest ore cargo ever
taken from a Lake Superior port. 1t was
12.2i3 gross tons, the draught being 10 feet
8 inches forward and 20 feet aft.
Evening star., 1907-08-28

commercial, military and industrial which
are at issue. earnest effort Is being
made to have all the points in dispute
wiped off the controversial slate.
Evening star., 1907-08-28
1Oc ChamGraV, S3Ac.

I,5oo wards in the lot-in oxblood
only. That's the for the big bargain.
Warranted fast color. This material has a
gingham finish and will make splendid dresses
for school children. One day at "a C yard in
stead of 10c.
Evening star., 1907-08-28
Pure Food DeDartment.

.3-lb. pals OF Armour's "Shield' brand
Lard Observation-Disclosures. 33c
Gilles' 'JavMarmo" Coffee, regularly 2Sc H..
19c
Armours "Veribest' Ham and Veal Loaf,
regularly l0c. ......................7 ...7c
Burnham's Hasty Jellycon and Ice Cream
Custard Dessert, regularly 10c package. Four
Fairbanks Lion" Laundry Soap, regularly
Fishers Early June Peas, regularly 10c can,
7c
Apitezo Breakfast Food regularly Zoe pack
Large bottles OF Spanish Brand Mixed
Pickles. regularly 19c bottle. e............... 10c
Van Lills Vegetable Celery Chow. regularly
iVC. o II Z
10c packages of Mothers Joy brand Corn
u
1Oc cans of Bakers Breakfast Cocoa 7Rc
Somerset brand Tomato ketchup, bottle,
SIC
10c packages of Afternoon Teas, Graham
Crackers. Butter Thins, Saltines and Banquet
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