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Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22

with it's t97 members, enjoys the distinc-
tion of being the biggest lodge in North
ern California.
ID
The last of February will witness a
contest between the different companies
Of the uniform rank.
s.
Company No. 4, Captain G. e. Under
wood commanding, has added field music
to the company. This is a move mat Is
highly pleasing at uniform rank head
quarters. as 1t has been its earnest desire
to have drum and bugle corps before
next encampment
-
The initiation of 3l5 candidates in one
class Is an event out of the ordinary.
even in the prosperous San Joaquin val
ley. The event in Fresno last Tuesday
evening will pass into history as the big
gest and most successful fraternal affair
ever witnessed in the valley. The differ
ent lodges in the vicinity contributed each
it's quota of candidates and attendants.
and the Los Angeles representatives In
the exercises were Supreme President
James A. Foshay and DR.. G. w. Pierce,
supreme medical examiner. The program
from start to finish was a success. and a
pleasant surprise. as every detail had been
kept secret, even the vastness of the
class.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF
SECURITY


!: ! 8 ! J ::
.ASSs.$A 1862 had It's regular business
~ 8 q EA meeting Wednesday night.
E S7Ms lsh There was q good crowd
H\<IHMNSJX and al had splendid time.
NZA This council never was In
80 q moro flourishing condi
tiou. We are Justly proud of our officers,
every one of them, and our membership sI
can't be beat, in quality at least. 1here
viii be no meeting next Wednesday.
-%-
Los Angeles council No. 7S1@will hnlsn
a five months contest for new members
December 26. This council is now one OF
the ten largest in the United States and
has the best lady drill team in California
-S<-
Juanita council No. 151, Knights and
Ladies of Security. will give social
dance, card party and literary entertain
ment ut Burbank hall, 543 South Main
street, Tuesday night. December 81.
The noval feature on the program VIII
be the watch meeting. Everyone Is cor
daily invited to attend and watch the
old year out and to welcome the new
year In.
Mrs. Ella Stanley and Mrs. Anna Oben
will serve on the reception committee.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22

Y. M. G. A. says he is having more ap.
plicants than he can find work for, and
Constable Hetblack of Redlands Junction
says the men are going in crowds along
the Southern Pacific track to Imperial
valley, hoping to find work on the
ranches there.
The Rustlers' ball at Chutes park last
night was a grand success, the majority
of the union meE and women in Los An
geles attending. The ball was held for
the purpose of providing money for the
Labor temple fund, and all the receipts
will be devoted to the uses of the direc-
tors of the temple.
In his report before the Central Labor
council, Special Organizer Arthur A. Hay.
who has been sent to Los Angeles by the
American Federation of Labor to look
after it's affairs during the next year.
spoke in enthusiastic terms OF, ,-our new
Labor temple. He said: During my four
months visit in the east | have visited
every large CITY,. But nowhere did see
such a>.splendid monument to labor as we
have here in our magnificent Labor
temple. Los Angeles is spoken Of every
where as city weak in unionism. When
| look at the grand nome organized labor
is building here l begin to think we are
no so weak as they imagine"
The Los Angeles Citizen says edltorially:
THE Los Angeles unionist who is not a
warm booster of the temple is either
ignorant Of what it means to the move
ment or lacking in the true spirib of
unionism. It Is something to appeal to
the enthusiasm and pride of every person
who has the cause of labor at heart
Think of 1t! seven"story modern home
for the unions of the city Of Los Angeles!
''The first of January, only few days
away, and organized labor of this city
will be in Its new home. The building
will not be complete. but enough Of 1t
will be ready to accommodate the unions
now meeting in the San Pedro street
quarters until the. finishing of the in
terror is complete Union men who do
not own any stock in the temple are over
looking some very interesting points. Not
t. have a part in the erection Of the
great building viii be a matter of per-
sonal condemnation in years to come.
Then to overlook the value of the stock
as an investment shows lack of good
business acumen. There is no better in
vAgtment in the city. The Seattle Labor
Temple association has just declared a
dividend Of 10 per cent. The most con-
servative figures show that the Los AM
geies temple win pay at least 10 per cent
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
wooDMEN OF THE WORLD

Fremont camp initiated four candi-
dates last monday night and eleven new
applicants were pledged for January. A
banquet followed the initiation
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
ROYAL COURT

The Good Samaritan club
of the Royal Court was de-
\ iightfully entertained Fri
\ day evening with progress
! live whist by Courtier and,
Lady l.. F. Wright at 1926
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22

January s Pico camp officers will be
initiated b. Past Consul A. F. Border
assisted by the officers and team oe
Fremont camp.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22

Ohicers for the ensuing term were
elected by Barbers' union No. 295 at the
last meeting. The election resulted as
follows
II. zuborl. president; William Mccar-
thy. vice president; c. NJ Fielder. financial
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22

Golden State camp gave a very success
full entertainment last Wednesday even
ing. A large crowd was in attendance
and every one seemed to have a good
time. The affair was under the manage
ment of w F. O'Hanlon, who acquitted
himself with credit. Coffee, sandwiches.
salad and other refreshments were served.
Music for the dance was furnished by
Golden State orchestra.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22

Redlands packers say there is more
white labor In the local district this year
than ever refore and they cannot employ
one-half the men that make application
for work Secretary Hoilapeugh Of the
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22

Pacific camp. one of the largest camps
in the southwest is preparing to give an
open meeting next Thursday. There will
be literary entertainment and music.
winding up with a dance. Refreshments
will be served and everything is free. Pa
ciflc camp initiated twelve members at
Its last meeting and had a large number
Of new applications.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-01
HOUSE TALKS OF
SHIP SUBSIDY
BY Associated Press.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-General
debate on the ship subsidy bill in the
house terminated at 2:15 p. m. today,
whereupon the bill was read under the
five-minute rule for amendments From
that time until the recess at O'Clock
amendments were offered to the bill
and the discussion proceeded thereon.
The leaders on both sides were drawn
into debate. BY vote of 112 to 127
the house defeated an amendment ex-
cepting the Sierra, the Sonoma and the
Ventura of the Oceanic line from the
operations of the bill empowering the
postmaster general to make contracts
with citizens of the United States for
carrying the mails on steamships.
Mr.. Birdsall of Iowa closed the gem
eraI debate for the opponents of the
bill and Mr.. Grosvenor Of Ohio for its
advocates.
The first amendment to the bill was
offered by Mr.. Littauer of New York
providing for line of steamers of six
teen knots from the Gulf of Mexico to
Brazil at a maximum compensation
not exceeding 100000 for a monthly
service, or $500, 200 for a fortnightly
service. The amendment was adopted
BY vote of 112 ayes to 1877 nays an
amendment offered by Mr.. Littauer ex-
cepting the Sierra, Sonoma and Ven
tura of the Oceanic line from the opera
tion of the bill was defeated This was
regarded as a test vote as far as the
Pacific lino is concerned.
An amendment offered by Mr.
Humphrey of washington that no
money appropriated by the bill shall be
paid for any vessel directly or indirect
ly connected with any railroad COM
pany, was defeated on the theory that
the bill was sufficiently safeguarded in
that direction.
During the morning the house agreed
to the conference report on the mill
tary academy bill.
The joint resolution was adopted
creating a commission Of five senators
and five representatives to revise and
report to the sixtieth congress on the
work of the commission to codify the
laws OF the United States.
The conference report on the bill re-
lating TO the expatriation of citizens
was agreed to.
BY vote of 241 ayes to no nays the
house further insisted on its disagree
ment TO the provision In the army ap-
preparation bill relating to the retire.
ment OF paymasters' clerks. AT to-
nights session of the senate Mr.. Ma
hon, smarting over his treatment when
bills from the committee on war claims
were under consideration made the
point Of mo quorum"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-01
SAN FRANCISCO TO
HAVE z JUDGES
FOUR MORE GRANTED BY THE
LEGISLATURE
Lawmakers Pass a Bill Prohibiting
Newspapers from Passing Sem
tence on Criminals Before
They Are Tried

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 2S.-The as
sembly today passed Barry's bill in
creasing the superior judges in San
Francisco from eight to twelve. The
four additional judges are to be ap-
pointed by the governor to serve until
the next election. The assembly also
passed Bush's bill providing for the
employment of regularly ordained min
listers and priests at the several state
hospitals for the insane; Estudillo's
bill authorizing the printing of an in
dex Of all the laws of the state and
a measure appropriating $125,000 for
rectifying the channels of the Sacra-
mento, San Joaquin and Feather rivers
The following bills were passed by the
assembly today and sent to the gov
ernor:
BY Rush-Providing for the exter-
mination of the Texas tick.
BY Rolley-Appropriating 100000 for
connecting Trinity and Humboldt
counties with a state highway.
BY Kennedy-Regulating the prac-
tice of horseshoeing, creating board
of examiners and providing for the
licensing of horseshoers.
BY Rolley-Appropriati 5000 for
the maintenance of the governors
mansion for the next two years.
for improving the water supply at the
Preston school of industry.
BY Lynch-Providing that witnesses
in criminal cases slall receive $150 a
day and a mileage of 10 cents mile
one way.
The following assembly bills were
passed by the senate and sent to the
governor:
BY Thompson of Los Angeles-Au-
thorizing municipalities to declare nox-
ious weeds growing upon public streets
to be nuisance and providing means
for creating a lien upon property 'front.'
ing such streets for the cost of remov-
ing the weeds.
By Devlin-Approving twenty amend
ments to the charter of Vallejo.
BY Devlin-Requiring insurance COM
panies claiming exemptions from liza
bility in defensive suits to set up the
grounds for such exemption in the an
swer to the complaint of the plaintiff.
BY Fisher-Pr6viding for the appoint
ment of probation officers for juvenile
courts and fixing their salaries at 5000
per month for chief probation officer
and $125 and $10O for assistants.
BY Johnson-Prohibiting the adulter-
alton of paints.
BY Johnson-Requiring the recording
Of mortgages on personal property by
non-residents.
BY MCCONNELL Making burglaries
where explosives are used punish
able by Imprisonment from five to forty
years
The senate also passed Anthony's
senate concurrent resolution urging the
formation in California of rifle clubs to
promote efficiency in the practice Of
shooting.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-01
MEAGURE is AIMED
STRAIGHT AT THE
MONGOLIANS HERE

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 2S.-The lower
house of tho legislature today passed g
sweeping antl-Japanese and anti-Chi-
nese measure introduced by Assembly
man Drew of Fresno.
The bill is known as the "anti-alien'
property holding bill. 1t is aimed al
the Japanese and Chinese property
owners in this state and is intended tC
prevent them from acquiring and own
ing property for a longer period than
five years.
In urging the passage of the bill
Drew stated that since January l OF
this year one-third of the property
transfers in Fresno had been to Japa-
nese.
The bill provides that any alien who
does not become a citizen of the United
States shall acquire and hold title to
lands in this \state for not more than
ave years. If within that time the alien
does not become a citizen the district
attorney shall compel the sale OF hts
lands or houses.
japanese and Chinese are not speci-
fically named, but as they cannot be-
come citizens the bill is aimed directly
at them and precludes them from own
ing property for more than fiye years.
The measure also provides that no
contract, agreement or lease Of real
estate for a longer period or one year
shall be made TO any allen and any
lease, agreement or devise OF real es-
tate made to any alien for a longer
period shall be null and void.
The impression ID given out that II
the bill reaches the governor he will
sign n
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-01
ADVISES KILTS
FOR LONDONERS
BARE LEGS BRING HEALTH,
SAYS PHYSICIAN
Points to the Scotch as Typifying
Ruggedness. and Says Their
Tartans Are Chiefly
Responsible
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONDON, Feb. 2S.-"City men in
kits and tartan plaids" is the vision
conjured up by an enthusiastic Scots
man in letter to the Express.
mo one who has once worn a kilt
ever forgets the comfort and the
warmth which it insures,' he says
"and 1 cannot personally imagine why
it is that Englishmen do not adopt
it during the cold winter months.
believe however, that it will soon be-
come popular"
A leading Harley street physician told
an Express representative yesterday
that the kilt ought to be generally
adopted by Englishmen. 1T is much
warmer than the ordinary coat and
ulster" he said. 1.-The kilt is folded
so often across the loins that 1t is as
thick as a carpet, and protects the
wearer from colds in the small OF
the back. Then, again, petticoats are
much warmer than trousers, and am
personally very much averse to the
breeching of small boys at an early
age.
Warmer Than Trousers
"Scotsmen are stronger and health
ier than Englishmen, and 1 attribute
this more to the warmth of the kilt
people are under the impression that
a man who wears a kilt must have
cold legs. 1t is just the reverse. The
long, warm stockings, which should be
hand knitted and of good Scotch yarn,
are warmer than socks and trousers.
Football players and runners leave
their knees uncovered for the purpose
of bracing the sinews"
Bond street would certainly gain in
gayety and pictureSqueness If London
ers began to wear kits" the editor of
the Tailor and Cutter said to an EX-
press representative. 1.-THE change
would have it's advantages, for the
obnoxious silk hat would become an
impossibility. A motor cap made of
the same material as the kilt would
probably be the most popular head
gear. The coat would be shorter, with
pointed cuffs; the waistcoat longer
and with pointed front pieces. The
kilt itself could, of course, be practi-
cally of any tartan, according to the
fancy of the wearer.
"a kilt is about nine yards in width
and is gathered up in pleats by means
of leather belt, the right length being
estimated by the wearer kneeling down
and pleating the kilt so as to touch the
ground all around.
"Kilts are more expensive than an
ordinary suit, because of the quantity
of the material required; but, on the
other hand, they wear much longer and
are not apt to look shabby or out of
shape"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-01
Passes Newspaper Bill
BY Associated Press.

SACRAMENTO. Feb. 2S.--The senate
tonight passed Senator Wright's bill
making 1t a felony for any newspaper
to publish any statement, comment or
criticism on any criminal trial or civil
action that may intimidate or influence
the verdict Of the jury or in any man
ner state or imply what the verdict
ought to be. Any person publishing a
statement attacking or criticising a
juror and implying that he may suffer
a loss OF respect in public esteem or
injury to his character and reputation
by reason Of the Jurors opinion or vote
in deliberation upon a verdict shall be
guilty Of an obstruction to public JUS
tice which Is made felony.
Mattos and Boynton voted against
the bill. The latter gave notice OF re-
consideration.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-01
STEVE ADAMS
TELLS OF BIG
CONSPIRACY
Says Miners Are the
Victims
Man Accused Of Murder Declares He
10 Innocent, and Makes Serious
Charges Against Detec-
tlves and others
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WALLACE, Idaho Feb. 2S.-That .
deliberate conspiracy was formet
among the officers of the penitentiary
and the detectives to implicate the lead.
ers of the Western Federation of Min.
ers In the assassination of former Gov.
ernor Steunenberg and that this con.
spiracy was to be backed by false evil
dence obtained by threats and bribeS
is in effect the charge made by Steve
Adams before the court this morning
Adams story was in substance as
follows:
ION the sixth day after was taken
to Boise and put in the cell with Harry
Orchard 1 was taken to the office of the
penitentiary and introduced to Detect
i've Mcfarland. He told me about
Kelly the bum and other men who had
turned states evidence and had been
set free He told me some Bible stories
too, but cannot remember what they
were as 1 am not familiar with the
Bible. He kept me there until or
O'Clock In the morning, trying to get
me to confess.
Mcfarland told me he wanted to
convict Meyer, Haywood, Pettibone, ST
cutthroats.
IF would not help to convict them
he said, would be taken back to Colo
rado and either hung or mobbed, and
if did help would only be taken to
Colorado as a witness. About o'clock
in the morning they served us a nice
luncheon, and when we parted about 4
o clock MCFARLAND told me he was my
friend and told me to think of my fam
lily.
In Orchards Cell
"They put me back in the cell with
Harry Orchard, who told me about the
need of backing up his story. I was
somewhat frightened. The next day
Mcfarland called again, and as he
was leaving me 1 called him back and
said I would do what he wanted me
to do.
HE told me to think we'll what 1 was
doing, then think Of my family and my
self. He said that he would see my
family cared for. He told me If 1 was
still obstinate I would be taken to
Colorado.
when the confession was made Nc
Partland led me on step by step and
showed me all that he wanted me to
say. He told me that what said about
Tyler and Boule murders was only
taken with the idea of making strong
chain of evidence to convict the officers
of the Western Federation of Miners.
HE wanted the names of the officers
of the federation used as much as pos
sible all through the confession. Nc
Partland asked me If 1 knew Ed Boice.
1 told him / did not, and knew nothing
of any money being sent to him. All
the statements regarding money were
made with the idea of duplicating the
Western Federation of Miners. Two or
three days later Warden Whitney
brought the confession to me to sign"
Adams confirmed all the early part
of the confession as to his family and
past history, but denied that part relat-
ing to the plot to kill Steunenberg and
to his life in the Marble creek country.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-01
ANTl-PRIZE FIGHT
BILL is KILLED BY
STATE LEGISLATURE

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 28.-The senate
today killed Hartmans anti-prize fight
bill by vote of 26 to IL and passed
Markey's anti-cigarette measure by a
margin of two votes.
Senator Wolfe of San Francisco led
the opposition to Hartman's bill. Nc
Cartney of Los Angeles also opposed II
on the floor and said that as the news
papers gave so much space to prize
fighting he believed that they reflected
public opinion on that subject and con-
cluded that public opinion must be IN
favor of the prize ring.
Hartman declared that there were nc
square fights at the present day. He
said that there was a fight trust in San
Francisco which decided several days
before a fight took place who would be
the winner and contended that fights
as managed at present were framed up
for the sole purpose Of quilting the pub
lie. Among the fights which he desig-
mated as fakes was the Britt-GanS con-
test.
Says II Is No Joke
Hartman denied that his measure was
not introduced in good faith and hotly
resented the fact that the matter was
treated as a joke.
"Cut it out for two years and teach
them lesson" pleaded Hartman. 81
ask you gentlemen to please vote for
my bill and show that have not been
taking"
Wolfe argued that the people were in
favor of the sport and did not want II
abolished.
The senate passed Markey's sweeping
anti-cigarette measure after some OPP
position. The bill makes 1t unlawful for
any person, firm or company to sell
give or furnish cigarettes, prepared
cigarette tobacco or cigarette paper.
A penalty of 5000 fine or Imprisonment
not exceeding six months in jail is
provided
Wright of San Diego wanted tc
amend it to include corn husks, but II
was voted down.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-01
PROHIBITION MEASURE is
INTRODUCED IN ARIZONA
AZ AsancIated preas

BY Associated Press.
PHOENIX, Ariz.. Feb. 2s.z-The bill
prohibiting the sale of liquor In All
zona. introduced in the territorial
council, Is the first actual prohibition
measure offered I'm Arizona.
The bill makes territorial licenses for
running saloons in Arizona $500 a year.
Heretofore the license has been differ
ent in different counties, according to
population, but averaging much less.
A bill was introduced in the lower
house fixing Pullman rates Of upper
berths at 81 and lower berths at S1.50.
The chief topic of interest is the pro-
posed legislation for taxing mines, and
It. Is understood the governor will to-
morrow send the Legislature special
message.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-01

away. He sprang from VioIa's side,
tearing himself from her arms, and
made a dash for the rear door"
What happened then p asked the
prosecutor.
THE next thing.I heard was a shot.
Phillip fired at Bywaters as he ran
down the stairs"
Did you fire on him while he was
IN the BEDROOM
my recollection Is that we fred Just
as he climbed out Of the window. We
did not fire until we knew he had
got out Of the window"
A pathetic interlude I'm the testimony
came when the defendant, after COM
pleting his story Of the tragedy, told
of his mothers admonition to him on
her deathbed: Always to protect our
girls from HARM
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-01
SAD STORY IS
TOLD IN COURT
MRS. BYWATERS' BROTHER ON
WITNESS STAND
Latter Explains How Murdered Man
Betrayed Young Girl and of
His Refusal to Pro-
tect Her
BY Associa ted Press.

CULPEPER, Va, Feb. 2S.-The ex-
pected story from the lips of the de-
Tense in the trial of James and Philip
Strother, charged with the murder of
William Bywaters, their brother-in-
law, last December, was the center
of interest In today's developments in
that case.
Mrs. Bywaters, who lay i'll in bed
when the shooting occurred, In her
pathetic story upon the stand yester-
day said her recollection of the events
connected with the tragedy was hazy.
Mrs. Gaines, her sister, testified that
she saw Philip fire the first shot at
Bywaters, which statement Philip
Strother has already corroborated.
Mrs Bywaters has sworn that her
betrayal was under promise of mar
riage; that she pleaded with Bywaters
to make honorable reparation, and she
! has told the story of their trips to
| Washington for the criminal operation
which she dreaded his indifferent treat
ment of her; the forced marriage; his
attempted flight and, In a general way
the shooting that followed.
Soon after court opened today James
A. Strother. one of the defendants, was
called as a witness.
Tells Sad Story
A4t WeN2 PSAAAAblNQ W lCll lnc 6lOIy
Of his sisters wrongs. Although at
times visibly affected by the strain
under which he has labored since By
waters was killed he told of the re-
lations between the dead man and his
sister in a straightforward manner.
Bywaters agreed to marry Viola, Wit
ness said, when told he must do SO
after her condition became known to
the family. but after the ceremony
Rywaters became Indifferent TO her
He grew abusive when a demand was
made that he remain with Viola on
the night OF the tragedy.
Witness detailed the quarrel between
Mrs. Gaines, her husband and By
waters, IN which Bywaters insisted that
he must go to Culpeper that night
Bywaters left them. going to Yiola's
room.
Both Open Fire
II told him that we intended to
watch him to see that he did not get