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, 1907-07-25
eArTLEsHIPs ON A CRUISE.
The Big Boats Are Moving Slowly. To-
ward Home Ports.

Washington.-Tbe armored cruisers
Yves. Virginia, Colorado, Pennsylvania
and Maryland of Admiral Dayton's Pa
cific feet are expected to start from
Cavite for the United States within
ten days and will come by way or
Honolulu. They will stop en- route at
Japanese ports, such action being OPP
tional with the officers in command.
The movement is made in accord
ance with orders issued a month 6
and made public by the Bureau of Nav
igation at the tine, and is simply to
put into effect the plan of the depart
ment to form the Pacific fleet on lines
similar to that of the Atlantic fleet;
thai is, made up of various divisions.
The four ships named are to form n
of the cruiser divisions Of the Pacific
fleet.
The four ships are now in the vicin-
fly of Chefoo. China, where they have
been engaged in target practice. Prac-
tice on the Pennsylvania has been de-
layed by a case of smallpox. The whole
division will sail for Cavite July oath,
where stores are to be taken aboard.
1t is said that the Pennsylvania may
tarry on the way from Chefoo to Ca
vite to take on coal.
The four ships form the mainstay of
Admiral Dayton's Pacific fleet now
in Asiatic waters. Their withdrawal
will leave but few American naval YES
sells of consequence in that section of
h world. 1t means practical transfer
of the headquarters of the Pacific fleet
to American waters, II Admiral Day
ton returns to San Francisco on his
flagship the West Virginia.
h department is anxious that
these ships have a long cruise and that
they engage in some of the maneu-
vers with the ships now on the Pa
cific coast. The present exception Is
that they will be ordered to Magda-
lena bay to participate in the autumn
target practice of the vessels attached
to Admiral S~wineburne's second squad
ron of the Pacific feet.
Another division of Admiral Swim
burne's squadron of the Pacific fleet
will be formed as soon as practicable.
This will include the armored cruisers
n Washington. The first two are
now under construction on HI Pacific
coast, and the two later are in Euro
pean waters, but are under orders for
the coast.
The withdrawal of Admiral Daytoa's
ships from Asiatic waters will leave
the Chattanooga. Cincinnati. Cleve-
land, Galveston, Raleigh and Denver,
with numerous smaller vessels, includ-
ing gunboats, monitors and Golfers.
in charge of American interests in that
part of the world.
, 1907-07-25
Takes Firearms from Veterans.

Monte Vista, Colo.-Affairs at the
Soldiers Home are approaching a cri-
Sis. Both sides are doing their utmost
to swing public sentiment in their di-
rection before the meeting of the home
cor nissioners on July goth. l.. II,
Cheney, president of the Soldiers
Home Commission, is doing all in his
power to help Captain Aldrich and he
with seyeral prominent citizens of
Monte Vista were in conference most
of the day laying plans to win public
favor.
Public sentiment is strong against
Aldrich, a fact he did not realize until
a meeting of the G.. A. X. post last
tuesday night, when resolutions de-
nouncing him were adopted. He or.
dered all firearms owned by the sol.
diers at the home to he deposited With
the Quartermaster-
, 1907-07-25
Doctors Are Reprimanded.

New York.-Drs. c. b. Lawson ana
Frederick A. Johnston OF the Kings
County hospital and Drs. Arthur A.
Brown and Lester d. Lang of the Brad
foid street hospital have been reprl.
manded by Robert p. Hehbari, COM
missioner of charities of Greater New
York. because they tried by 4 surgical
operation to make two dogs grow to.
gcthor in Siamese twin fashion.
Commissioner Hcbbard says that
while the experiment made by the
physicians was not out CT mere curl
osity, but was due to scientific inter
est, 1t is important hat the public nos
pital system should maintain unim-
paired a reputation for humanity OF the
highest order, and the physicians
therefore were guilty of serious indis.
erection.
, 1907-07-25
KILL EIGHTEEN POLICE.
Trouble Over Abdication of Korean
Emperor Results in Slaughter.

Seoul, Korea.-A company of Korean
troops escaped from the barracks
without their officers and attacked the
police station on the main street at
the Great Bell. After firing several
volleys they scattered, continuing a
desultory firing and attacking individ-
ual japanese. They were Joined by
the populace, who used stones and
clubs. Ten wounded already have
reached the hospital in the Japanese
quarter, where the Japanese are flock
ing for refuge.
Seven Japanese and four Koreans
dead. and three Japanese and two
Koreans wounded were seen. General
Hasegawa is sending ~dismounted cav
airy to reinforce the police, who are
now searching Tor the mutineers. The
military has been ordered out.
While at the residence of the gen
eral an outbreak of the people was dis
credited. General Hasegawa's appre-
hension has been fulfilled.
The police lost eighteen men killed
and nine wounded.
The leaderes of the conspiracy have
been arrested. A large quantity of
rifles and machetes was found in the
houses of the conspirators. The
troops remained loyal.
The ~abdication edict of the Emperor
is his first communication to the world
since the reputation of the convention
of 1905. A translation of the text of
the edict follows:
Il Ia been in succession to my
ancestors on the throne forty-four
years, and have met many dis
turhances. I have not reached my own
desire. While ministers frequently are
improper men and progress is not con
trolled by men, the times are contrary
to natural events. A crisis, extremely
urgent in the life of the people, has
arisen and the progress of the state
is more than imperiled.
IL fear a danger like hat that be-
falls a person crossing the ice. For
tunately we have a sol endowed by
nature with virtue, brilliant INT well
worthy of being charged with plans for
the development of The government, to
whom we transfer our inheritance,
sanctioned by the custom of ancient
times.
Therefore, be it known that as
soon as it is proper 10 be done we will
hand the affairs of state over to the
crown prince as IL representative"
, 1907-07-25
leeper Is Held.

j.. c. Leeper, government inspector
for the Bureau of Animal Industry.
who was arrested in Wyoming several
weeks G IN a charge of padding his
expense to the amount of SOS,
was arraigned before United States
Commissioner s. c. Hinsdale and
bound over to the federal grand jury
in the sum of $500. 1t is claimed that
while Leeper was stopping at the Dia-
mond ranch in Wyoming the foreman.
John F. Pierce. made no charge for his
board and horse feed, in accordance
with a customary courtesy shown gov
eminent inspectors. Leeper. it is al
legged. rendered a bin to the govern
ment for expenses at the ranch, and
his arrest followed.
, 1907-07-25
What Champ Clark Thinks.

Montrose. Colo.-Bryan and Roose-
welt will be The opposing candidates
in the next presidential campaign, in
the judgment of Congressman Champ
Clark of Missouri. who Is in Montrose
for the Chautauqua. He believes that
Bryan undoubtedly will be the nomi-
nee IL he desires 1t and has no doubt
that the Nebraskan will make the
race. Clark says that Folk of Missouri
might be more popular with the Dem
ocrats. but 1t Is his guess, as he calls
1t, that Bryan will be the choice of
the Democrats. He thinks Roosevelt
Will be nominated and will make the
race on his present policy.
Congressman Clark says, with a
tinge of sarcasm, that Roosevelt is me
of the most energetic men since the
world began. He says that he seems
to be set on a hair trigger. r
Il think Bryan will be elected IL
nominated. We have the best chance
1892. The Republicans are split
as badly as the Democrats ever were,
not only on the tariff. but on the rail
roads and other propositions"
, 1907-07-25
Wants to Be a Cowboy, glove.

The son of a belted earl is on his
way to Denver and he's going to learn
to be a real cowboy, b'jove.
He is the Hon. Francis Patrick Glenn
ents, a brother of the fifth earl of Lei
trim, and a plucky young chap, If his
recent experiences count for anything.
He is only twenty-five, but the free life
of the West has already called him, and
he's on his way.
Young Clements recently reached
New York on the liner st. Louis. He
didn't come first-class. nor did he grace
the s%teerage. He came in a stoke hole,
and that's about the hardest work a
mar can tackle, even if he is accus-
toned to the hardest kind of manual
labor.
Clements signed on the ships regis.
ter as a stoker. and every day in two
hour shifts. with six hours off for
sleep and rest. he shoveled coal under
the huge boilers OF the big liner. 1t
was killing work, but he did it and did
it as well as the average amateur coal
HEAVIER could do it.
When he reached New York, he
threw off his overalls and donned his
evening clothes. He had a number OF
friends there and he looked them up.
He made no secret of how he had
crossed the Atlantic, seemed rather
proud of it. in fact.
Then he announced that he was COM
ing to Denver. He got some letters to
society folks here and will arrive in a
few days, Blu he will not tarry in So
ciety long. He wants TO be a cowboy,
to learn how TO rope. throw and brand,
and to ride a bucking horse.
If Clements brother, the earl of Lei
trim should die, the young man would
succeed to the title and also to a rent
toll from $500 acres in Ireland.
, 1907-07-25
Illegal Fencing Must Stop.

Washington. - Acting Secretary
Woodruff says prompt action will be
taken wherever illegal fencing of pub
lie lands Is discovered. His statement
follows:
My attention has been called to arti-
cles in several Western papers to the
effect that the Department of the Inter
Tor will not prosecute any illegal fenc-
Ing this year. 1t would be unfortunate
II such an idea got abroad, because 1t
is not true and II any depended up it
they might get into serious trouble.
Il might explain that the special
agent force of the general lane Office
and the special inspectors will be es-
pecially occupied during this summer
with the more paramount and immedi-
ate duty of protecting the public and
from being acquired fraudulently. For
mat reason few of them can be detailed
TO search specifically for illegal fenc-
ing"
, 1907-07-25
Falls to Her Death.

Lamar, Colo.-Miss Helen Messed.
eighteen years of age, plunged to her
death in the Genosha reservoir. The
girl, accompanied by a young man, was
wading in the shallow feed canal OF
tie reservoirs when she stepped over a
sharp declivity and fell headlong into
the deep water. Her escort almost
lest his life in a heroic attempt to save
the girl, but she sank to death before
his Mortified gaze
The reservoir was dragged and the
girls body found late today. 1t was
token to her late home at Eads.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21
Society,"
Entertains DeIiqhtfuIIy

Mrs. Charles Mason of 4S56 South
Flower street entertained delightfully."-
with card party and linen shower yes
terday afternoon as a compliment TO
Miss Harriet Pearne. daughter of Mr
and Mrs. Francis II. Pearne of 629 west
Thirty-eighth street. who will become the
bride of Walter Bryson June IL.
Whist was played and the score cards
were hand painted with little hearts ana
cupids. Two pieces of hand painted
china and a powder box were given as
prizes. The den was artistically dec
GRATED with Shirley poppies, and scarlet
carnations and ferns were combined IN
the living and dining rooms. Among the
guests were Mesdames Frank yates
Pearne, T. Geoffrion, II. T. Sessler'
Louis wadsworth, w. Woodson, B.. A.
Cass, Camolon, Chesley, Hart, Carbon,
Fred Bee, F. Edwards, Walter McPher-
son, Joseph Strimple, Delos Castle, Mer-
cedes Borquez, Thomas Osborn, Rita
Opie Charles Shaw, George r. Street,
Lester L. Schofield, Randolph Torrey, G.
Lobe, Theodore Pinther,- Edward Rus
sack, Jack Devail, Jacob Sessler, Francis
Pearne, Oscar Geoffrion and Misses Het-
tie Blazebrook, Fay Cameron, Hazel
Shaw, Grace Stone, Ruth Baxter, Lucille
Larkey, Myra Kellar, Marjorie Baxter,
Eugie Kinsey, Ethel Cooper, Frances
Jarrett and Belle Ruiabeck.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21
SEVENTEEN FINED
FOR HIGH SPEED
POLICE RIGIDLY ENFORCE NEW
ORDINANCE
Chief Kern Determined That Safety of
Pedestrians Shall Be Preserved
and Speeding Reduced to
Minimum

The results of the good work done by
the four officers detailed by Chief Kern to
enforce the new ordinances limiting the
speed Of all vehicles within certain limits
was shown yesterday by the crowd or
chauffeurs which was lined up in Justice
ceeding the speed limit set by law. The
regular fine was IS, but one man, r. S.
Brown, who seemed to have a bad attack
of the speed fever paid $40 into the city
treasury.
II. owen disputed the fact alleged by the
officers that he was going at an unlawfui
rate and demanded trial. His case was
set for May %
The other persons fined were Allan
Crary, Roy Pyle, H. S. Williams, G. C.
Kent b. f. Hulse, A. j. Mertz E. Storm
Low, j. L. Kiger, H. S. Sale, e. NJ. Gtk-
wood f. H. Bidlake, r. E. Marmont, E.
V. Stevens, G.. d. Gilmore and Ralph
Think Law Good
Chief Kern and all the men under him
seem to think that the law is a very good
one designed for the public safety, and
ali persons who desire to go fast had
better get outside of the city limits.
Some of the offenders said they had
only a confused idea of what the speed
limits are, and for their benefit the limits
are printed below
The speed of all vehicles shall not ex-
ceed twelve miles per hour on the follow
ing streets: Main from Marchessault to
Washington. Spring from Temple to Main
First to Ninth First, Second Third
Fourth and Fifth from Main to Grand !;
Sixth from Main to Figueroa, Seventh
from Main to .Alvarado, Eighth from
Main to Alvarado.
On all other streets of the city the
speed is limited to twenty miles per hour.
At all the downtown crossings the speed
shall not exceed four miles per hour
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21
WILL INSPECT MINING
PROPERTY IN MEXICO

A. M. McDermott, mining engineer, and
one of the directors of the Choix Con-
solidated Mining company, limited, of Los
Angeles left yesterday for Choix, Mex
leo, to look over the mines of the com
pany in the states of Sinaloa and Chi
huahua, on the line of the Kansas City,
Mexico & Orient railroad. Mr.. McDer-
mott will examine each mine in detail,
make maps, take photographs and make
a thorough analysis of its ores and de-
termine the quantity and best method of
ter,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21
OIL INSPECTOR
GAINS DELAYS
Plan to Switch Office to Jurisdiction
of Board of Public Works
Needs Further Com
sideration

Debate over the fate of Oil Inspector
BIackmar continued for half hour in
the city council yesterday.
The issue was not so much aDolltlon
from $156 to $125 month and transfer. of
the position to the jurisdiction OF the
board of public works
City Attorney Hewitt cut snort tne tte Ge7
bate when asked his opinion whether the
council could transfer the office sum
marily and cut off the, deputies. The
citys counselor pointed out possible
snags in the proposed switching and it
was decided to refer the question to the
city attorney and take further time.
Councilman Dromgold defended the
higher salary for BlacKmar ana tnuS
started something.
Big Pay for Experts
Councilman Wallace stood, out for big
pay for experts, even IF the pay were
higher than councilmen
Mayor Harper's message was again
read, it recommending, switching the de-
partment to the board of public works.
Some one asked whether it was true
that Mayor Harper had undergone
change of heart, but no one answered
saying that it saved the city thousands
of dollars by cutting out water in the
oil served the city for public work; in
keeping the insurance rates down be-
cause of the inspections regularly con-
Quoted and in furnishing feeling of Sc
curity to business men, who knew that
flash tests were regularly conducted.
assistants be done away with, so that
money could be saved for a department
which brought in few fees. He asked
Inspector Blackmar whether he would
consent .
II concede and consent nothing" said
that worthy boldly IF the work shall
continue we must have more deputies
City Attorney Hewitt will wrestle with
the problem for a few days, when the
council will act finally.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21

the dining room with calla lilies. Mrs
Fuller received the first prize, hand
some. vase, and Mrs. Merritt won the
second, a cup and saucer. Mrs. Danvers
received the consolation. The next meet
ing will be held May 29 at the home of
Mrs. Lemon, Woodlawn avenue.
Those present at the meeting Wednes-
day were Mesdames Lemon, McCutch-
con, Ments, Fuller, Withrow, Slagill,
Danvers, Bell, Merritt Jackson, Couch
and Miss Edith Couch
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21
To Receive on New Grounds

The members of the Friday Morning
their new grounds at Hoover and Adams
streets and the officers of the club, Mrs.
f. X. Foster, Mrs. Berthold Baruch,
Mrs. John R. Haynes. Mrs. e. r. Brad
ley, Mrs. Ella II. Enderlein and Mrs. N.
X. Potter will be in the receiving party.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21
Informal Luncheon

Miss Bertha Hall of 1896 Beacon street
will entertain the young men and women
of the Junior and senior classes. of the
University of Southern California with
house will be decorated in a color scheme
of cardinal and gold.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21
LAW REDUCING PRICE OF
GAS UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Rv Associated Press.

NEW YORK, May 2O.-Arthur H Mas
ter, the referee appointed by the United
upon the constitutionaity of the law
reducing the price of gas in New York
city from 81 to so cents per thousand feet,
has reported that the law is unconstitu-
tional.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21
New Hampshire People to Meet

DR.. j. S. Clark, Mr.. and Mrs. Ira
Chandler Walter Collins, William Glenn
ent L. F: Dearborn, Leroy Collins, Mrs;
Harning Eloie will act as hosts and
hostesses at the meeting of the New
Hampshire society tbs evening in Bur
be given by Mrs. o. P. Fitch and Miss
Rertha LoomiS.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21
To Entertain with Luncheon

The members of the board of directors
of the Treble Clef club will be the guests
at luncheon today of Mrs. r; Hunter,
profusely decorated with pink sweet peas
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21
TO Honor Club Members

In honor of the members of the Galpin
Shakespeare club Mr. and Mrs. Merrill
Moore Grigg will give reception at
Cumnock hall, 1900 South Figueroa street,
Friday evening. Miss Willamene Wilkes,
Miss Allie Haklett Taylor and Alfred
Wilkes will present Browning's DRAMA
"In a Balcony"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21
Ensign Commits Suicide

BY AsSociated Press.
WASHINGTON, May 2O.-The navy de-
partment today received a dispatch from
Santiago, Cuba, stating that Ensign
Alfred T. Brsbin, who was in trouble with
the police of Santiago about a fortnight
ago with sailors from the Tacoma shot
himself through the lung and was in a
serious condition.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21
Issue Invitations

In honor of the class of O7 of the
University of Southern California Pres
ident and Mrs George f. Bovard have
issued invitations for a reception to be
given in the Liberal Arts building, cor
ner Thirty-sxth street and Wesley ave-
nue., Tuesday evening, June 4.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21

In honor of Mrs. John Drew and her
sister, Mrs. viii Specht of st. Louis,
who is visiting her, Mrs. Minnie Sutter
of 1850 South Burlington avenue will give
a musicale this evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21
DEATHS OF THE DAY
Sir BENJAMIN Baker
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
NEW YORK, May 2O.-A dispatch from
London today announces the death OF Sir
Benjamin Baker, one of the worlds
greatest engineers. 1t was he who in
vented the pneumatic shield, which has
rendered so much assistance in tunneling
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21
Entertains Club Members

Mrs. Clara Couch entertained the men,
bers of the Royal Whist club at her
home 755 Crocker street, last Wednes-
day afternoon. The parlors were taste-
fully decorated with red carnations and
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21
Celebrate Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Desmond of Villa
Loretta and Hill street. Ocean Park en-
tertained a number of friends Sunday
evening in celebration of their tenth
wedding anniversary.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21
To Give Gard Party

and Mrs. A. w. Murray will give card
party at the home of Mrs. Ashby, 1S4S
West Twenty-second street. Thursday
evening for the members of the Swas-
tika club and their escorts.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21
Arrives In Los Angeles

l.. D. Hoover of Hagerstown, Ind, ar.
rived in Los Angeles Saturday and is
stopping at the Newhawk hotel.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21
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., 1907-05-21
Ball and Whist Party

Pacific hive, l.. o. T. NJ, gave a ball
and whist party at Burbank hall, South
Main street, last evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21
BAREFOOT BURGLAR
PLANNED TO KILL
WAS PREPARED TO SLAY THE
NIGHT JAILER
FIeenor Admits He Would Commit
Murder to Escape Prison-WilI
Be Taken to San Quentin
Today

James G. Fleenor. the negro known as
the barefoot burglar, will be safely
lodged in San Quentin by tomorrow morn
ing, if Sheriff Hammels plans do not
fail, and this time such precautions will
be taken that the brawny robber will
have little chance to get away
Sheriff Hammel and Deputy Aguirre
will leave for San Francisco with Fleenor
this morning, and one of the two officers
will be on guard during every moment
of the trip with the result that F'leenor
will be under constant surveillance until
the doors of the prison close behind him.
The officers admit that they are taking
one of the most daring lawbreakers that
has ever been sent from this city, but
say they do not fear that he will be able
to repeat his recent successful attempt
to gain his liberty.
1t was Sheriff Hammels wish to ac
company Fleenor when the negfo was
first sent north, but owing to the fact
that it was Fiesta week and that duty
required the sheriff to remain in Los
Angeles, his two deputies were detailed
to guard the man.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21
Club Members ID Be Guests

The members of the MAny-haha club
will be the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
uel Wadsworth Schenck of 1922 Hobart
boulevard this evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21
Stephen F. Grover
By Associated Press.

SANTA CRUZ, Cal, May 2O-stephen
f. Grover, formerly one of the prominent
citizen of this city, died at his home in
this city today at the age of n years He
came to California in 1850, and was one
of the party that discovered the Mariposa
big trees.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21
Plans OPPOSITION to Hartman

PORTLAND, May 2O.-Captain J, II.
Peterson is negotiating on the Atlantic
san Francisco run in opposition to the
Hartman line.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21
Beegar Arrested

Thomas johnson, 10 years of age, said by
the police to be professional beggar, was
arrested by Patrolmen Carol and Oker
on South Main street early last night
The young man is said to have approached
pedestrians with requests for small sums,
claiming that he was out of work and
hungry.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21
Mrs. H. v. Ferris Called

Mrs; Henrietta V. Ferris, mother of
Mrs. willis G. Booth, died at her daugh-
terS nome, 1910 Magnolia avenue. yes
terday morning. The funeral will be
held this afternoon at 8 o'clock from the
residence. DR.. Hugh K. Walker will
oficiate. The interment will be at Holly
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21

The Herald will pay $40 in cash to
anyone furnishing evidence that will
lead to the arrest and conviction Of any
person caught stealing copies of The
Herald from the premises of our
patrons. THE HERALD.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21
William Campbell Passes Awav

formerly of Riverside. died Yesterday at
the home of his daughter, Mrs Nj. G.
Mann, 1921 East Forty-first street The
funeral will be held this afternoon at 2
o'clock at Riverside.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21
Gives Dancing Party
ro Honor St. Louis Woman

The Montgomery club gave a dancing
party in Henderson hall last evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-21

The absence of all narcotics makes
Chamberlain Cough Remedy the satest
and best that can be procured