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Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-03
FLEES TO CANADA IN
FEAR OF PROSECUTION
President of Chicago Manufacturing
Company Said to Have Lost
Much Money-"Angel'' for
Theatrical Venture
I'y Associated Press.

Ely Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Sept. 2.--Dismayed by the
condition of his financial affairs and on
the verge of physical breakdown. Joseph
e. Hall, president of the Belding-Hall
Manufacturing company, is on the other
side of the Canadian border waiting the
result of Investigations now being made
by the company's creditors.
Clay Clement. the actor with whom
Mr. Hall was associated in theatrical
venture, told last evening of accompany
ing Mr. Hall to Detroit. Developments
indicate that the venture of the refriger-
ator manufacturer into the theatrical
business when he backed Sam Houston"
was but a drop in the bucket compared
to his other financial ventures
According to Mr.. Clement, who played
the title role in this production, Mr.. Hall
invested but small sum of money in
the play, doing this because he had had
a hand in writing the play. Mr.. Hall
was collaborating with Mr.. Clement in
writing a play at the time he left Chi
cago.
The liabilities of the Belding-Ha1l Man
ufacturing company are estimated at
$5OO,OOO to 100000.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-03
CHILD
ARRESTED AND TRIED
Little Tot Accused of Malicious Mis-
chief In Digging Hole on Mans
Lawn-Plaintff Is
Jeered

PITTSBURG, Sept. 2.--"I will not hold
this defendant on circumstantial evidence
alone He is therefore discharged and the
prosecutor will pay the costs"
There was a wild shout of applause from
300 spectators. The defendant said some
thing, but all that any one could make
out was: cit up, horsey, me doin home.
1t was the case of Frank d. Fisher OF
Hazlewood against George Wilson Shaffer,
aged Q years, and the hearing was at 10
a. m. today before Magistrate w. p. Arm
strong The charge was malicious mis-
chief, and everybody in the neighborhood
was either in the office or crowded outside
of it.
There were jeers of derision when Fisher
took the stand. He was the first and only
witness examined. He testified that one
evening he came home from work and
found hole in his front lawn. He ac-
cused his little son of having dug the hole,
but the boy denied this, and declared that
1t had been done by George Shaffer.
That was as far as Fisher got. The
magistrate demanded to know whether he
had any other witnesses. He said he
hadn't.
Fisher had hard time escaping the
jeering crowd after he settled the case.
The defendant was carried on dozen
different shoulders and kissed so often
that he finally got cross.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-03
MERRY CROWD THRONGS
POPULAR BEACH RESORT
EMPLOYEES OF JAcoBY BROS.
PASS PLEASANT DAY
Boating, Bathing, Fishing and Dancing
InduIged In by Picnickers During
the Afternoon at Playa
del Rey
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PLAYA DEL REY, Sept. 2.-One hum
dred and twenty-five employees of Jacoby
Brothers store enjoyed themselves with
a picnic at Playa del Rey Saturday. The
outing was one of the most successful
held at that popular resort this season.
Sport was the order of the day, and
from the moment the picnickers arrived
until the last car bearing them back to
their homes had departed there was not
moment but was filled with amusement
of some nature.
Foot racing jumping, ball games. bath
ing in the surf, dancing and boating
filled the time The lagoon in front of
the great pavilion was filled with boats
and launches of all descriptions, and a
number of boat races were held by the
rowers.
Luncheon was served in the great din
ing room in the auditorium, the tables
and room being specially decorated for
the occasion.
The second story of the auditorium was
turned over to those who wished to
dance, and many passed the afternoon
enjoying themselves at this pastime
{, c. M. Pierce, manager of the resort
and of the Balloon route, acted as host.
Next Saturday Mr.. Pierce is to give
free barbecue and clambake. A special
of sports has been arranged for
the day.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-03
REAL CINDERELLA
WEDS AS IN STORY
IDENTITY OF FAIRY PRINCE Is
MYSTERY
Girl Loses Her Shoe While ancing,
Man Finds It, 1t Fits and
They Marry Next
Night

ATLANTIC CITY. Sept 2.-Nobody
knows yet who was the prince who
found CinderelIa's little slipper and
then found sweet Cinderella and made
her his princess. However, 1t is
enough to know that the princess-re-
Gently Cinderella-esteems her lover
husband as a dandy looking fellow.
So they will live happy forever after.
The Rev Melville Snyder, pastor OF
the First Methodist church. picked up
part of a letter on the boardwalk re-
Gently, and, with a clergyman's con-
scientiousness, hastened with the letter
to- the hotel whose crest adorned Its
pages, Unluckily "for all the world
! which loves a lover" the last page Of
| the letter, which probably bore the
happy writer's name, had gone to sea
| or been lost in the sandy waste OF tns
beach. The agitated handwriting ran
my dearest Agnes:
"The other night, we were dancing
here in the hotel and was dancing
away when to my horror my dancing
pump fell off and was lost in the shuf-
fle. 1 was mighty glad that 1T hap
pened at the hotel instead of on the
pier in all that mob.
"After the dance a dandy looking
fellow was going around hunting for
Cinderella who had lost her slipper.
Well, he found me and 1t was awfully
funny: The crowds insis ted we carry
out the whole Cinderella performance.
The next night we were married and
now they are calling me Mrs. Ford.
Nobody knows yet who are the Fords
who have plunged in deep matrimonial
waters.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-03
JOHN D. OUT $13.15,
DUE FROM U. S. COURT
Oil King Cheats Himself In Matter
Of Macage-Gets $7s.95 When
He Might Have Had
$87.1o

CHICAGO, Sept. 2.-John D. Rookie
feller is not so sharp after all. He might
just as well have had $13.15 more than he
got for his trip here to tell Judge Lands
all about the Standard Oil company, but
didn't claim It,
According to Chief Deputy United
States Marshal John p. VOLTS figures
Mr.. Rockefeller was entitled to $3.50
mileage for his trip from Pittsfield, Mass.
He worked at the witness business
day at $1.50 per, and this made the gov
ernment's indebtedness to him just $S7.l0.
All that Mr.. Rockefeller claimed, though,
was $73.95, and this Is all he got
"Sure, no; we won't fix it up for him,
said Mr. Wolf. He's cheated himself,
that's all. He could have had the larger
amount, but If he doesn't claim 1T all
right Uncle Sam will save that much
The government is not responsible for
his losing the difference, and so we shall
not bother ourselves about it,
Mr.. Wolf thinks Mr.. Rockefeller
claimed the smaller amount because he
did not return to Pittsfield after testify
a mile for witnesses fare one way Mr..
Rockefeller's trip to Chicago covered S56
miles. He went only as far as Cleveland
on the return trip, and the officers believe
he figured his mileage claims on that
basis
"There was no need of that, though
comments Mr.. Wolf. HE was entitled
to the 10 cents mile from Pittsfield
whether he stayed at Chicago or went
back to Massachusetts,"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-03
JEALOUS, SHOO7SGLRL
HE LOVED, KILLS SELF
YOUNG RANcHER TRIES TO sLAY
OBJECT OF AFFECTION
Sees Her in Company of Another Man
and Fires at Her-Turns the
Weapon Upon Himself
and Dies

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, Sept 2.-Madly
infatuated and goaded to madness by
jealousy when he saw the object of his
affections in the company of another
man, Clifford Motsinger, a rancher, shot
and fatally wounded Miss Julia Keys
last night and killed himself
! Miss Keys is the daughter of a prom
inent rancher. She is II years old. The
young woman was out driving with
Ewing Shoemaker when she was seen
by Motsinger. He drew a revolver and
shot the, girl in the back. He then
turned the weapon upon himself, fired a
bullent into his heart and died almost
Immediately
Miss Keys was taken to a physician
and an operation performed, but it Ii
not believed she can recover.
An inquest was held today over the
body of Motsinger.
Both Motsinger and Miss Keys livet
near Ontario.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-03
TWO KILLED
IN AUTO RACE
{. v. pAsEY AND w. d. FELKER
HURLED TO DEATH
ONE is THROWN OUT WHILE
ROUNDING TURN
Seven Entries In Fifty-MiIe Endurance
Run at Overland Park, but
Only Three Machines
Finish

I;y Associated Press
DENVER, Sept 2.-E. v. Dasey and w.
p. Felker were killed in the 50-nile en-
durance automobile race at Overland park
this afternoon. Dasey was with Phil
Kirk in the Apperson "Jack Rabbit" and
rounding the turn was thrown out of the
car.
Dasey fell on his head and his skull
was crushed He died a few minutes
later. Dasey was manager of local
automobile shop and an expert chauffeur.
Felker was killed on the twentieth zap.
A tire on his car broke and the machine
tore into the fence, throwing Felker
against post. He was dead before a
physician arrived.
Felker has been prominent automobile
dealer and racer in this city for several
years.
There were seven entries in the 5O-mile
endurance race, but only three finished.
George Maxwell won, Paul Tobin was Sec
ond and Charles Brinker third. Owing to
the confusion following the accident no
time was taken.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-03
BARS MOTHER -M-LAW
WOULD WED ORPHAN
NEW YORKER SEEKING
A WIFE
Objects to Parents and Advertises for
Girl Who Has None--Says
Marriage Is Big
Risk

ALBANY, N. Y, Sept. 2.-Because of
his disinclination to incumber himself
with a mother-in-law, Charles w. Was
serbach, we'll known and wealthy resi-
dent, inserted in the local papers unique
advertisement. In 1t he asks for a pretty
orphan girl, blue or brown eyes, black
or brown hair, height 5 feet or s inches,
weight between 12O and $50 pounds, aged
% to 30 years; Methodist Presbyterian or
Protestant; American or German"
Marriage is a risk" said Wasserbach.
st have in mind young couple who had
a long, delightful courtship and big
wedding, yet they separated within three
months. You see, I am tired of boarding,
1 have little money, enough to support
a wife comfortably 1 neither drink.
chew or swear, although / smoke little.
'I have travelled around quite little
locating possible brides. Last week 1
went to Chautauqua. but when got there
/ found that my correspondent was a
trained nurse, earning $25 week. She
was pretty enough to marry, but con-
fessed that she was used to living high,
and knew / could not make her happy
on my limited means, and of course
would not want her to work at her pro-
fession."
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-03
BERKELEY HAS CASE
OF BUBONIC PLAGUE
WOMAN DIES IN UNIVERSITY
TOWN
Authorities In Sar Francisco Prosecute
Vigorous War on Rats Supposed
to Garry Germs of the
Disease
sy Associated Press.

Ey Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 2.-The health
board reports an additional death from
bubonic plague and two additional cases
under suspicion since Saturday. The
death was that of woman and occurred
in Berkeley, four miles across the bay
from San Francisco.
This case falls within the lines of the
statement by plague authorities that all
ports on the Pacific coast having COM
merce with transoceanic points must con-
slider themselves subject to sporadic ap-
pearances of the disease and must be
constantly on the lookout for 1t.
The rat war here is being prosecuted
with energy and success under the sys-
tenn adopted last week by which the city
is divided into twelve districts. each ir
charge of physician, inspectors and as.
sistants. This and other precautionary
measures will be pressed vigorously while
the outbreak of the disease continues.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-03
CAR HITS RUNAB0UT;
WOMAN FATALLY HURT
Mrs. Cleo Colt, One of Prominent Arms
Manufacturers Family, sustains
Mortal Injuries in Collision
with Trolley
BY Associated Press.


NEW YORK. Sept. 2.-Mrs. Cleo F.
Colt, wife of Olcott Colt, formerly of
Hartford, Conn. was probably fatally
injured early today in collision be-
tween a runabout wagon, in which the
Colts were riding, and a trolley car on
Sixth avenue. Mr.. Colt was badly
bruised The motorman and conductor
of the trolley car have been arrested.
Mr. Colt is the son of the late arms
manufacturer. Mr.. and Mrs. Colt were
driving across Sixth avenue when an
empty car returning to the car barns
crushed into the light runabout.
The car was speeding at the rate Of
thirty miles and hour and three wit
nesses state that all the lights were
out and the gong was silent.
The car hit the runabout squarely
cutting 1t in half and throwing Mr.. and
Mrs. Colt to the curb fifteen feet away.
The horse was jammed against ans ell
evated pillar and became entangled in
the harness Mr.. anu Mrs. Colt were
removed to a nearby hotel, where 1t was
found that Mrs. Colt was paralyzed from
her waist down and suffering from in
ternal injuries. Mr.. Colt was bruised
all over and was injured about the head.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-03
LATE GAMBLERS WIFE
IN POSSESSION OF HOME
Mrs. Dora Mcdonald Goes Back to Chi
caso Residence. and other Heirs
Fear She VIII Begin
Legal Action
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO. Sept 2.-Sick and nearly
penniless Mrs. Dora Mcdonald, widow
of Millionaire Mike" Mcdonald, the
former gambling king" of Chicago, has
returned to the family residence at 45Q1
Drexel boulevard, which her husband
has not allowed her to enter since she
Is alleged to have shot and killed
Webster Guerin. her supposed para
mour.
This action on the part of the widow
has startled the other heirs who fear
1t may conceal some legal point affect
ing their interests. Every peaceful
means possible has been taken to in
duce her to leave but without avail.
and an armistice has been declared be-
tween the contending factions until
wednesday. when McDonald's will is to
be probated.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-03
BLACK HUNDRED RIOTS;
MANY JEWS ARE KILLED
Accuse Hebrews Of Causing Explosion
That Resulted In Death of Police
Officers at Station In
Odessa
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press. .
ODESSA. Sept. 2-The Black Hundreds
began rioting here this afternoon, alleg-
ing that the Jews were responsible for the
explosion of the bomb in the court yard
of the central police station here Satur-
day morning, resulting in the deaths of
an artillery officer and four policemen,
although it was stated at the time that
the bomb was accidentally dropped by
the officer.
The rioters ran through the streets in
habitated by Jews shooting promiscously
right and left. Several were killed and
injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-03
TWO AUTOMOBILES COLLIDE;
YOUNG WOMAN FATALLY HURT

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 2.-In an au-
tomobile smashup at Haight and Scott
streets last night Miss Alice Mcnamara
of Frederick and Stanyan streets was
fatally injured.
Three other persons who were in the
machine received minor injuries. The
wrecked machine was completely de-
stroyed by fire. The accident was caused
by collision with another automobile.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-03
CHINA PoWERLESS TO
STAY JAPAN'S HAND
Protest Against Occupation Of kantao
Would Be Isnored-korea's
Title to Strip Thought
to Be Perfect
Ry Associated Press.

BY Assocldteu IIVss.
TOXIC, Sept 2.-No protest has yet
been received from the Chinese govern
ment in regard to Japan's occupation of
Kantao In behalf of Korea. It is be-
iieved that the Japanese are determined
not to recognize the claim of China to
that strip of land. which is very rich
in forests and mines besides possessing
a fertile soil. There was time when
Russia. 1t is asserted had an eye on
Kantao, but Korea's title is thought to
be perfect since the conclusion of the
Russo-Japanese agreement. and a pro-
test from China against Japan's course
would be OF no avail.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-03
Cholera at Yokohama
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
YOKOHAMA, Sept. 2--The first fatal
case of cholera in this port has been re-
ported. The victim was a Japanese of
the steamer Takasago Maru. 1t is sup
posed that he contracted the disease at
one of the ports of call between this
place and New Chwang. The passengers
who arrived on the steamer were land
ed before the case was discovered and
search is now being made for them.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-03
Elliot Shepard Injured

BY Associated Press.
BREsCIA, Italy, Sept, 2.-Elliot F..
Shepard of New York, while speeding
around the fifth circuit in the auto race
here today. plunged into the river at
and slightly injuring other parts Of his
body. shepards chauffeur, Ledmann. was
hurt. Their condition is not serious.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-03
Declares for Open Door
Rv Associated Press.

By AssOclHteH FtSo'
TOXIC, Sept. 2.-The first anniversary
of the opening of Tairen as free port
under Japanese authority was celebrated
there yesterday. Marquis Oshima in a
speech emphasized the Importance of
carrying out the principle of the open
door and equal opportunities for all ma
tions in Manchuria. He pledged him
self to that principle, from which, he
said, he had never deviated.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-03
EIxes sIams for Loss 81 vessel

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 2.-The blame
for the. sinking of the Pacific Mail
steamship Acapulco, which went down at
her dock several days ago. has been
charged to the neglect of the chief mate.
y r Petersen. They have suspended
Petersen for six months.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-03
AER0NAUT BELIEVES
WELLMAN'S PLAN UNSAFE
Py Associated Press.

Py Associated Press.
TRoMsoE, Sept. I'M. Francois. the
French aeronaut who assisted Walter
Wellman of the Wellman Chicago Record
Herald arctic expedition In the construc-
ton of his balloon, when interviewed at
Bergo harbor said he was invited to tatke
part In the expedition, but refused. as he
doubted the safety of Mr.. Wellman's ball
loon.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-03
AruentIne Province in Uproar
Rv Associated Press.

BY ABsociAtou Iu55F -----
BUENos AYRES. Sept. News Of
serious unrest in the province of Cor
rientes has reached here. Armed bands
have appeared on the frontier and a
revolution is said to be imminent.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-03
Prince Ends Visit to New York

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK. Sept. 2-Prince Will
helms visit to New York closed today
with a sight. seeing dash over the city
that carried him from Harlem to Staten
island snd back again.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-03
U. 5. squadron at HonoIuIu

BY Assoclateu Te5ds
HONOLULU. Sept 2.-The United
states cruiser squadron bound here
from the Orient was sighted this
morning and will arrive some time to-
day. 1t consists of the cruisers West
Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and
Colorado.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-09
Some Fl Housefurnishing Suggestions

The furnishing of the new home is Of
much Importance and concern to the
homemaker. Whether 1t be the tiniest
apartment or the most spacious house,
the interest is equally the same.
Perhaps few suggestions on this sub
ject may prove helpful to the girl who
is furnishing her own home this summer
Too great Importance cannot be at
tached to the small furnishings. 1t Is
the small things which give house its
individuality and tone. How often these
same small things are overlooked. Many
times home fails of artistic effect sim
ply because the hangings are not In
keeping with the color and character of
the furniture or the floor coverings clash
with the wall papers. These and many
other important small details are what
make or mar a home. The most success
full house is that in which harmony Is
the keynote; harmony of design as well
as color.
The style of furniture decided upon,
the wall and floor coverings should be
selected to hnrmonlze perfectly with 1t.
Harmonius effects cost no more than dis
cordant ones, so why not have the home
artistic, pleasing and restfIl TO the eye?
Many women make the mistake of
neglectlng the details of housefurnish-
ing because of limited means. We all
have entered houses where the first
glance revealed the all too apparent alb
sence of window hangings, for the lack
of which the whole scheme of things was
spoiled.
Rather an absence of some article of
furniture or even floor coverings, for
stained and oiled floors are seen in the
best houses, than window draperies. One
little cottage into which this scribe re-
Gently strayed for an afternoon cup OF
tea and q pleasant hour with Its happy
little hostess, was almost a failure sim
ply because the window curtains bad
been omitted. The little lady explained
rather apologetically that after furnish
ing her home she couldn't quite afford
the kind of curtains she wanted, so de-
layed buying any. Had she expended u
little less in some other direction and
hung her windows with some dainty and
inexpensive net or madras, the effect
would have been artistic and she would
have been saved her rather embarrassing
confession. The prettiest room with un-
curtained windows presents a certain
baroness. Sunlight is commendable
wherever and whenever possible, but too
much of 1t makes any room without cur
tains glary. sift 1t through soft white
or creamy draperles and the effect is
beautiful; 1t softens every line and every
color, and casts spell of harmony over
all.
The simpler the drapery the more artis-
tic. The old style lace curtain, stifiy
starched and laying several inches on the
hoor, is a thing of the past. Long lace
draperies are used in very beautifully
and sumptuously furnished rooms, but
they carry no starch and do not quite
touch the door. The room must be large
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-09

Women who are interested in ways
of accomplishing smart costume lines VIII
be pleased to know how one of New
York's dressmakers Of the Smart Set
accomplishes those wonderful long, slim
lines for which her clientele are noted.
We all know that the French figure Is
the coming fashion-long waistline, mar
row in the front and HIGH rounded bust.
The skirt must fit closely and smoothly
to well over the hips. To accomplish this
silk anG satin skirts are boned to hve
or six inches below the waist; the
strips of featherbone set not more than
two inches apart. These, of course
are In the drop skirt and are set not
only ON the seams, but between the
seams. 1t is wonderful how much this
boning does In shaping the figure to the
new, fashionable lines.
As the Season advances the sailor
hat receives more and more notice. There
are, of course the very plain tailored
sailors, apparently equally popular In the
very rough straws and in the fat, pressed
braids. There are three separate styles
the narrow brim, the medium and the
very wide and quite straight. These
sailors take u wide variety of trimming.
Some are trimmed quite simply Win
broad ribbons, others-and this a very
popular style-with huge guinea wings;
others with ostrich plumes, and stlli
others with flowers. There Is something
exceedingly smart about these trimmed
sailors worn with the popular prince CHAP
suits In serge, mohair or linen.
The Newest Wells are those Of chif-
fon and grenadine, some two yards In
length and about three-quarters of
yard wide. The grenadines show border
from Ave to seven inches in width OF
graduated satin stripes in self-color, which,
when the veil is properly worn, hang
below the chin. The chinons are en-
broidered in floral designs to the depth
of three or four inches, the edges nnisned
with a small or large buttonholed scallop.
Such wells are equally effective with
smart street or automobile headgear.
Lingerie BIouses of the finest dimi-
ties. sheer lawns, dotted and figured,
stripped and cross-barred swisses, with
out any trimming whatsoever other than
fine pin tucks in yoke, collar and Guns,
are being featured by several exclusive
metropolitan shops as novelties IN tnis
department of feminine apparel. This is
an idea which should be taken note OF BY
the home sewer whose ability lies In skill
full, plain handwork.
An Effective color note in summer
house furnishings are tea and chocolate
sets of Japanese china in vivid tomato
red color. The outside of this china Is
red, while the inside is Of deep lemon
color They are entirely without decora-
lions, depending upon the unusual color
ing and novel shaping for their attractive
ness. other-sets equally novel and by
some thought more artistic are Of highly
glazed Japanese ware with raised decora-
tions Of the Iris OF, wisteria tinted In har-