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Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-04
YEGGS ON ANNUAL
LOS ANGELES.TOUR
SEVERAL RoBRERIEs REPORTED
TO POLICE
HoId-up Occurs, Detectives Pocket
Picked, and SatcheI Full of
Cash and Checks Is
Stolen

Winter is coming on in the east and
the usual gang of yeggmen. hobos. holdup
men and burglars are on their way to
the coast
Reports from police departments in the
east warn the local officers that the
coming months will probably be among
the busiest in the history of the depart
ment
The average yeggman makes 1t rule
to pass his winters in Southern Califor-
MIA. and it is this class of men that is
most feared by police and detectives.
In its ranks are numbered men of the
greatest nerve, men who hesitate at
nothing to ''pull off a job" and whose
main ambition in life is to get police
man."
Already a number of these men have
left the eastern cities and have started
for the coast. Some of them, say the
police, have already arrived.
During the last few days the number
of robberies burglaries and sneak thief
Jobs that have been reported to the police
have increased so largely that the de-
tecttyes are confident they are the work
of new arrivals in Los Angeles.
HoId-up Reported
One holdup job. the first in several
kB,
terday.
Edward McBurney 1919 East Thirty
ninth street, reported that late Wednes-
day might he was held UP and robbed
bv two masked men on Thirty-eighth
street between Ascot and Compton.
McBurney was on his way home AS
he passed under a clump OF trees the
highwaymen suddenly stepped In front
of him One of them aimed large re-
III. throw
UP his hands
The robbers companion then searched
McBurneys pockets. taking gold watch,
So in gold and several small articles.
After reaching his home McBurney
telephoned the police and detectives were
detailed to search for the robbers. They
were unable to find them. and no one
answering the description of either one
has been found.
paul Blair. one of the proprietors Of
the Blair Detective agency, reported to
the police yesterday that a pickpocket
relieved him of a $40 gold piece while
he was riding on a Grand avenue car
late Wednesday night.
Blair claims they played the old game
of showing a newspaper in his face and
then going through his pocket. The
work was done so well that he did not
know he was robbed TIL ne went 10 pay
bill with the So
q. H. Lakin. POI East Ninth street,
reported to the police yesterday that a
valuable alligator handbag. containing
$134 in cash and $24 In checks, had been
stolen from his rig which was tied in
front of the saloon at Alameda and
Third streets late Wednesday night.
Lakin was in the saloon about thirty
minutes. When he returned to his buggy
the handbag was gone. He notified the
police, but they have heen unable to
find the thieves.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-04
EXPERT SAYS AUTOMATIC
TELEPHONES ARE BEST
President cass of Home Company Re-
turns from Extended Trip of
inspection Through East
Cities

A. B. Cass, president of the Home
Telephone and Telegraph company, has
returned to Los Angeles after a trip of
three weeks inspecting telephone ex-
changes in the leading cities in the east
and purchasing more than $1,0O0,QOO worth
of fixtures for the establishment of his
new system in San Francisco.
Accompanying him on his trip were
General Manager Wachter Of the San
Francisco exchange, an expert on tele-
phone construction.
AS a result of his visit, Mr. Cass has
decided that the automatic telephone will
in time supersede the old system. and he
intends putting his theory in practice.
He said yesterday the time was not far
of when the automatic would replace the
present telephone entirely.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-04
CHILDREN THROW STONES
AT DOG AND HURT MAN
PeddIer Injured and Police Are In
structed to Arrest Any One Found
Violating the Ordinance
In the Future

Bert Finley, a peddler. was seriously
cut by stones, thrown by children at a
dog while driving on Buenna Vista street,
near Sunset boulevard. yesterday morn
ing.
One of the stones struck Finley under
the right eye, cutting cash nearly two
inches long. He was taken to the re-
ceiving hospital, where the wound was
sewed.
ing in the vicinity where Finley was in
jured are in the habit of throwing stones
at dogs and cats Several Of the boys
have been injured at different times. The
officers on beats in that neighborhood
have been instructed to take any child
found throwing stones in the future tc
the detention home.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-04
THREE SUFFER
IN QUARREL
WOMAN DEAD, ONE FRUSTRATED;
MAN RAvINo MANIAC
AGED GERMAN TAKES ACID FOR
FANcIED WRONG
Fights of Relative Who Attempts to
Administer Antldote, and Dies
cursing Man Who Tries
to Save Her

me woman is dead. another prostrated
with grief and in danger OF losing her
mind. while one man is raving maniac
as the result of trivial quarrel yester-
G-y morning.
The dead woman is Mrs. Anna Rothedel,
an aged German woman who lived with
her sister and brother-in-law at 1908 West
Twenty-second street. She died as the
result of a large dose of carbolic acid
taken with suicidal intent.
The woman who is Frustrated and who,
physicians say, will never again regain
her mind. is Mrs. A. H. Lapham, sister
Of the dead woman.
The man who lost his reason and who
now raves and prays alternately in the
ward for insane at the county hospital is
A. II. Lapham, husband of Mrs. Lapham,
a former railroad employe, 81 years of
age.
Mrs. Rothedel came to Los Angeles five
weeks ago from Bavaria, where she had
two daughters. She came at the request
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lapham, who aided her
in paying her passage over.
Threatened Suicide
After her arrival here Mrs. Rothedel
constantly complained and wished to re-
turn to her native land. Frequently she
would give way to fits of temper and at
different times has threatened to kill
herself.
For some time Mr.. Lapham has been
Ill and unable to work. Yesterday he
arose early and told his wife he thought
he would go out and look for position.
His wife then arose and prepared
breakfast. Mrs. Rothdel also arose and
Joined them at the breakfast table. Dur
ing the course of the meal a discussion
arose which soon changed to quarrel.
At last Mrs. Rothedel arose from the
table and with angry words left the
room.
to his room and lay down. While in his
room Lapham heard his sister-in-law
pass his door and go to the bath room.
A few minutes later she returned to her
own room.
Lapham dozed off, but after a few
minutes had elapsed was awakened by
hearing a body fall. He sprang from
his bed and rushed to his sster-in-law's
room to find her lying on the floor with
a large bottle which had contained car
bolic acid grasped In her hand.
Refuses Antidote
The frightened man rushed to the
kitchen and procured a bottle of vinegar.
With this he returned and attempted to
pour SOME OIL Lub dubluOtG uOWu LH6 WO-
mans throat. Mrs. Rothedel retained
her consciousness and fought him off.
Despite all his efforts he was unable 10
master the woman and for ten minutes
they fought. she hurting curses at him
all the time.
In the meantime a physician had been
summoned by Mrs. Lapham, but even
with his aid Lapham was unable to
overcome the woman.
Of ha rahvaf0ian M fba
woman died and the physician left. A
little later he was again summoned, this
time to find Mrs. Lapham unconscious
on the floor and her husband a maniac,
nervously pacing the floor.
The police we're summoned and Lapham
was taken to the receiving hospital while
Mrs Lapham was left under the care of
friends
The body of the dead woman was taken
to Pierce Bros undertaking establish
ment, where the coroner will hold an
inquest.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-04
INJURED IRON WORKER
OBJECTS TO .AMPUTATIoN

Albert Pragio. 81 years OF age, an en-
ploye of the Llewellyn iron works, was
painfully injured yesterday afternoon
when heavy beam fell on him; crushing
his right hand
The young man was taken to the re-
ceiving hospital, where 1t was found the
middle finger of his hand was so severely
injured that amputation was deemed ad-
visable. When informed by the physi-
clans that he would have to lose the
finger, Pragio objected so strongly that
the operation was not performed.
mos sble 70 20 10 his boma e7s Nfo,,,ta,,
street. .
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-04
Hard Times in xansa.

The old days OF grasshoppers and
drouth are almost forgotten in the
prosperous Kansas of today: although
citizen of Codell. Earl Shamburg, has
not yet forgotten a hard time he en-
countered. He says: II was worn out
and day and could find no relief till
tried DIR. Kings New Discovery 1t
took less than one bottle to completely
cure me-" The safest and most reli-
able cough and cold remedy and lung
and throat healer ever discovered.
Guaranteed by DEAN DRUG co. drug
store. SOC and s1.00. Trial bottle free.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-04
POLICE SEEK FUGITIVE
FROM DETENTION HOME

Archie e. Mooney. 15 years of age, has
escaped from the detention home and the
police have been requested to look for
him.
The boy is is years of age and is feet
4 inches tall. He wore white soft hat.
Mooney has brown curly hair and fair
complexion.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-04
THn OCTOBER
sue Of The PacIfIc monthly

Issue of The Pacific Monthly
is now on sale at all news stands. Ten
cents the copy. In addition to its in
teresting text pages 1t appeals strongly
to lovers Of good pictures. Eight full
page color Illustrations besides any
number OF Photographic reproductions.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-04

meeting of the state board. which will
take place Thursday.
Present at the meeting held yester-
day were Major John T. Jones' Senator
A. r. Currier, John II. Reynolds, Horace
M. Dobbins, George p. Murdoch, DR.. LIE
Moyne Wills and F. H. Cattern.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-04

The .Joman's orchestra of Los Angeles
held its first rehearsal last Tuesday after
noon, when their leader, Harley Hamil-
ton, again took up his baton. There was
a full attendance of about seventy mem
bers That speaks well fer our women
musicians and they deserve great success
and good support whenever they appear
before the public. Mr.. Hamilton enter
tanned the club with his many expert
ences while abroad this summer, and
among other interesting things he said
was that while in Rome he and several
other musicians were visiting the Vatican
when page sang out, Clear the Vati-
can; the pope is coming All cleared ex-
cept our Americans, and they crept on
tiptoe over into corner, where they
silently remained until the pope entered
yes! and gave them his blessing, too
which Mr.. Hamilton said was well worth
the risk of such a venture Mr.. Hamil-
ton assured the ladies that his trip was
one round of pieasure-as he expressed 1t,
''one sweet song
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-04

Howard Eugene Pratt, one of the best
tenors in Los Angeles. will sing today at
the Birkel musicales. His selections are
Creole Love Song" by Belmont Smith,
and ''Life's Lullaby by Gerald Lane.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-04

Miss Alice Coleman, the pianist, who
has been in Europe for year and a half,
will return November 1 and resume the
chamber concerts for the season.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-04

Angelo Neumann-whose wagnerian
memoirs, published a few months ago,
have already reached the fourth edition
contradicts the reports that he is about
to give up his place as director of the
German eaters in Prague. Le is at
present negotiating with a Berlin agency
with reference to a Wagnerian tournee
In the United States in 1910.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-04

to the fact that unless this violin is soon
taken out of its glass case and played
upon occasionally it will be utterly ruined.
Already there are traces of the action of
worms. The instrument is one of the
master works of Joseph Antonious Guar
neri and was made in the year 1743. 1t
bears traces of hard and careless usage
by its famous owner; it is known that
after playing on it. Paganini would not
take the trouble to put it back in its
box, but placed it on any old piece of
furniture that happened to be convenient
leaving 1t there until he needed it again.
Before Weingartner begins his duties
as director of the Imperial opera in vi
emma he will make tour of England and
Scotland, playing the piano in series of
programs devoted entirely to his own
chamber music. The rumor that he would
extend his tour to America is denied
officially.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
DISCUSSED FINANCE
Bankers Give Their Views on the
Present Crisis.

Bankers Give Their views on the
Present Crisis.
Philadelphia. Dec 3.-The financial
situation in its varying phases was
discussed here by financiers OF ma
tional prominence before the Ameri-
can Academy Of Political and Social
Science Probably no meeting Of the
academy ever attracted as much at
lontion in this city. and Witherspoon
hall. In which the speakers discussed
THE Lessons Of the financial Crisis. 3"
was so crowded that the doors were
closed against hundreds who sought
admission.
Tie speakers included F. A. Van
derlip. vice president Of the National
City bank. New York; William b.
Ridgcly. comptroller OF the currency:
Chories H. Treat. United States treas
Wer; Jacob H. Schiff. of Kuhn, Loeb
& Co., New York; Isaac N. Seligman.
Of J. & w. Seligman. New York. and
William A. Nash. president OF the
Produce Exchange National bank. Of
New York
MI VanderlIp presided at the ses-
sion. and In his Introductory address
said Of the distressing financial con
dlticns: "Some people attribste the
trouble to the policies OF the presi-
dent of the United States while others
fad the cause in the gambling Of Wall
street. but It Is probable that in
neither OF these extremes will be
found the real cause Of the present
financial situation. The Boer war and
the RrssoJapancse wars necessarily
caused the destruction Of much
wealth. and Immediately following
these wars there came an unprece-
delned period OF worldwide activity
that found an insufficient capital"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
SP0TSYLVANlA NOTES

Hicks Store, Va, Dec. 2nd, 1907
How calm since the election. You sell
dom see any OF the candidates now.
Mr. J. j. Pullism is out again, but
cannot use his arm.
Mr.. Z. Bsrtleson is pushing his large
barn to completion.
Mr. o. P. Wright expects to complete
and move in bis new residence In q short
time.
Mr.. w. G. Hicks would have been IN
bis new dwelling before this could he
have gotten plasterer.
Mr.. J. X Hicks has been enjoying the
hunting season.
We are glad to note that DR.. G. II
Ray has been returned to this circuit for
another year.
Mrs. NJ. F. Poole Is slowly improving
Mr.. r. V. Harris is suffering with rheu-
matism.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Wright are the
proud parents OF fiDe boy.
Messrs. J. N. Tsllie, o. P. Wright and
]. s. Kent have closed their saw mills
and we learn others are to follow suit.
Our roads are almost impossible. Inc
time will soon arrive when In order to
go to church one or two neighbors VIII
have to double teams and go in farm
wagon with four, as buggies and phae-
tons will be Of no use.
Miss Annie L. Harris will soon leave
to spend the winter In Philadelphia.
Romeo.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
FAIR SOCIETY
M. 7. 3. Morrison Elected Presldent-oth~ Of
iIcsrs Chosen. Etc.

The annual meeting OF stockholders oil
the Rappahannock Valley Fair Society
was held Tuesday in the Mayors once
with more than quorum present. fres-
ident Henry Dannehl read his annual ad-
dress. which will be found In another
column. The report was received ana
ordered recorded.
Capt. S. j. Quinn, secretary and treas
urer. made his annual report OF receipts
and expenditures, showing balance OIL
$7S5. 81 in the treasury.
The election OF officers resulted as ioi'
lows:
Prsident-T F. Morrison.
Vice Presidents-Major W. 5. Embrey,
]. p. Rowe, j. T. Lowery, Capt D. NJ
Lee. Judge A. w. Wallace, l.. X. Colbert,
W. ii. Richards. Benz Goldsmith, David
Hirsh. f. d. MOncure.
Secretary and Tteasurer-Capt. 3. D.
Quinn. A.,
BOARD Of Directors-T. +. Nor
rison. chairman Col. +. ID. Cole,
Henry DanDehl, st. George H.
Fizhugh, Capt. 5. j. Quinn, J. b. Gray,
John Nj. Griffin. Alex Pratt, 5. s. Brad
ford, A. T. Embrey, Geo. t: Boulware'
VIM d. Carter. II. b. Lane, Henry War
den. J. J. Sale. Capt. T. McCracken. A.
P. Rowe, A. NJ. Garner, q. W. Shepherd
T. J. Hayden, Jas. r. Rawlings, Capt.
NJ. b. Rowe, l. W. Landram, M. :.
Chancellor, &. ii. Hurksmp.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
A Fake Suicide Story.

Harrisburg. Dec. IA letter sign
ed by John Shelly. Reading, Pa, was
received at the Harrisburg police sta
ton in which the writer says his
body would be found in the Susque.
hanna river or the swimming pool at
PaNtang by the time the police re-
ceived the letter Investigation was
made and no body was found In the
swimming pool or the river The po.
lice suspect the letter was written
as a Joke.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
$500 A DAY STOLEN

Brooklyn 5aPid Transit Conductors
knock rown" That sum Oaily'
New York. Dec. 3.-Failures oil con
ductcrs to properly ring up cash
fares collected from passengers cosls
the Brooklyn Rapid Transit company
AZ least $1,000 a day, according 10
vice President T. S. Williams, OF the
company. Mr. Williams was the prin'
c,pal witness at the session OF the
general investigation into the BROOK
lyn Rapid Transit system wnich Is
being made by the public service
commission. A.
Mr. Williams took occasion 70
praise the honesty Of many men IN
the service. He did not believe tne
amount of wages paid a man had any
particular bearing on his honesty OF
dishonesty. "I believe" he said, thai
a man who works for 81 or $40 a day
and Is content with 1t is just as likely
to be an honest man as Is PAM
president who makes $4,000 OF Wv
600 a year"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
D0WhS-KAlStR

Miss Resale +. Kaiser, Of Baltimore,
was married 70 Willard A. Downs in st
Martins church. Baltimore. Thpnksgiv-
ing Day by Rev. A Broderick The
brides only sister, Miss Clara Kaiser
was her maid 81 honor She were q
white TX gown and carried pink chry-
santhemums John Pollen was best man.
The brides gown was rich white satin
She wore long tuile veil, caught up
with orange blossoms and carried Bride
roses. Only immediate relatives ard
friends were present. Immediately after
the ceremony. reception was held at
tie home Of the brides cousin. Mrs.. Ron
nonderg. Later Mr. and Mr-. Downs
lift for short wedding trip. The brides
travelling gown WAS n talptei Liack
broadcloth suit She wore "a iargr - hite
bea, or hat with bacs plume-. aud o.
handsome mink i1r set Their iu5lie
home will be- 52l Thi d street, Baltimore
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
PYTHIAN SISTERS ENTERTAIN

The Pythian Sisters gave an entertain
ment at Pythian Hall Tuesday night In
honor Of those who participated IN the
"Hayseed Social" given at the Opera
House recently for the benefit OF the Sis
ters. Quite an enjoyable time was spent
aud the program was as iollows:
Piano Solo-Mrs. John q. HELM.
Vocal Solo-Mrs T. c. Ninds.
Vocal Solc-Mr. + A. Solan.
Recitation-M Eleanor McCracken.
Vocal Solo-Mrs j. b. Broctor.
Song and Dance-Miss Blanche Ed
mOnston aud chorus.
Piano Solo-Master Harold Genther.
Duet-Nrs. j. h. Proctor aud Miss
Nora Trojan.
Vocal Solo-Mlss Blanche Edmonston.
Piano Solo--Miss EVELYN Ninde.
At the conclusion of the program re-
freshmsnts were served.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
GRATEFUL JAILBIRDS.
They Tell Missouri Governor Their
Reasons For Thanks.

Reasons For Thanks.
The following is a copy of sketch
headed "Why We Are Thankful" writ
ten by the prisoners in Jail at Macon,
Mo- last Thanksgiving day and placed
in the hands Of the sheriff with the re-
quest to let the light shine on 1t:
Dear Governor-we have read your
Thanksgiving proclamation with interest
and will abide by your suggestions as
well as we may be able IN our lii'isee
environments. Although unjustly shut
ami from the world at present, we have
much TO be thankful for. The papers are
not pitching into US and calling US hafu
names like they do Mr.. Rockefeller Sen
ator Plat. Willie Hearst and otner nleh
with a larger measure ot lDerty' Cu'
annette is Of the never-get-weary NDu,
and we don't have to take treatment iOf
insomnia ~
We are not nervous concerning Dur-
glars and holdup men. and our diaIhoil1S
are the least OF our worries Nopous
comes round and tries 70 Work US on wiz
cat mining stock or sell Us sou Re-
Tho coal man hasn't come after MS
roonev and we don't look for him. snow.
Ice sleet and wintry winds are nothin :
80 80 We don't have TO get Up early
sunday morning ahe fix Tor suhoay
school. 49,, .,.oo,,
Three times day, week IN anu w.,
80, yve GOT beans. corn dodger and Wen
wafer except on holidays, when tnere
a double dose Of water. r.,
In looking over these matters we iee'
that we are biest far beyond the common
nm for which we are deeply thankfui,
Governor. We feel satisfied. We aon
care to get any nearer where you I'VE,
much as we like you. Your ways are
NOT our ways. and we wish 70 be particu-
lar and lead a quiet. orderly lie; ne
'p'S'' WILL MITCHELL
"LEEGTHY BOB"
EFT Al
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
NOTICE!
December Z is the
last day by law on
which to pay your poll
tax if you wish to vote
in the June election.
CbRlIh WANTS ANOTHER
STATION IN WASHINGTON

Representative Carlin. OF Alexandria
has introduces q resolution that may re-
suit ia the construction OF another rail
road station IN Wsshinst1n-at the
north end Of the Long Bridge
His bill is to compel the railroad com
panies to comply with the provisions
ander which they were gives 81 800
600 and the trackags and terminal iacil-
ities " hich resulted in the construction
of the new Union Station. The original
bill. passed in 1903, provided both sta
tiuns should be completed 10 five yeers.
Mr.. Carlns resolution was To ak the
Commissioners why the smaller station
has not been completed.
A itisnow Nirgiaians are compelled to
60 through "a ashiugton. while under the
original law they are entitled to an
other station The new bill provides
that work on the new station must be
commenced within thirty days and
completed within SIX months.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
CONGRESSIONAL

All the members Of the Virginia dele
cation in Congress took the oath Mon
day, including Mr.. Carlinirom the Eighth
District. In the gallery was Mr.. Carlin's
aged mother, now in her seth year. She
and Mrs. CArlin had seats in the MEM
ber's gallery. Vireinians did not fare
well II, the sestlottezy. Mr.. Saunders
got ssf,s.ss az near the centre aisle
Mr.. Hay got an Ell, seat in same section.
Messrs. Jones, MaynA. and Flood got
seats IN the same row. NJ Class got o
back seat and Capt Lau% got neal. the
Cherokee strip. Messra Lassiter and
CarIin also got back seats
Mr.. Jones announced th8death Of Rep
resentaitye Slemp. "A