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Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-17
Anonymous Letter clew


1t was learned yesterday that in
formation in regard to the location of
Dawson's overcoat, which was found
locked in a suit case with the stolen
money in the check room of the JON
athan club, was given to the district
attorney by means of q typewriter
letter which told him where to have
the detectives search.
The letter was signed "a Conscious
Stricken man." but according to the
police Dawson knew nothing of it's
| having been written or mailed. They
say the letter was written on a type
writer owned by Dawson and kept in
his house, but 1t is probable some per-
son who knew his secret and thought
that by telling the officers where the
money could be found decided to write
the letter.
Two of the letters made by the type
writer had peculiar defects correspond
ing to defects on the type on the ma
chine owned by Dawson, and it was by
this the officers established the fact
that the letter was written at the Daw-
son home.
Dawson is now under charge of DR..
Brainerd, an expert on mental and
nervous diseases. The physician will
attend him until his trial and it is
thought will prove a strong witness
| for the defense at that time.
Many of Dawsons friends do not
believe him guilty of the theft of the
money and constant inquiries are being
made at his house in regard to his
health.
All the goods which were recovered
from the Dawson home by the detec-
tives and which were identified by the
Hartmann brothers as having been
taken from the Hoegee establishment,
are being held by Captain of Detec-
tives Paul Flammer Dawson claims
he can produce receipts for almost all
the articles and says he can prove he
obtained the remainder in an honest
way.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-17
LISTEN TO DOYLE

Persons buying or selling real estate
should bear in mind that by dealing
with old and experienced men in the
business they will not only save money
but the transaction will have that
bearing of reliability not found with
"hy by night" concerns.
The firm of r. C. Doyle company is
noted for the squareness and reliability
of it's transactions, and thousands OF
people of Los Angeles will attest to the
honesty and reliability of this firm.
One of the notices of the r. G.. Doyle
company is that "You furnish snap, we
will furnish cash customers"
You know us.
We want to know you.
h. G. DOYLE COMPANY,
5O1-503 First and las S. Broadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-17
CRIB DISTRICT CLOSED
AND CAREFULLY GUARDED

The crib district did not open as ex-
pected last night. More than two thou
sand people visited the old, deserted
district to see the opening as an
nounced, but they were disappointed.
BY order Of the police the cribs were
closed, and closed tight. Whether they
will be allowed to open at later date
is not yet known. In the meantime a
strict watch will be kept, and if police
vigilance can prevent there will be no
recognized crib district.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-17
EaeIe Rock Bank Election

At the first meeting Of the board Of
directors of Eagle Rock bank, held
March 16, the following officers We're
elected: President, Robert Henry
Brown, manager Union Mutual Life
Insurance company; vice president,
Percy r. Schumacher of Schumacher
Wilson Realty company; vice presi-
dent, e. l.. Blanchard councilman Of
Ninth ward secretary, John b. Merrill
of Barnum Merrill & Lamb The bank
bank building to be ready for occu-
pancy about June 1.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-17
TWO MUST FACE A
CHARGE OF PE0NAGE
Rv Assoelated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March 1e.-Edward j.
Trisy. head of the labor department OF
the Florida and Coast railway, and
Francisco Habbia, an employment
agent of this city. We're arraigned be-
fore a United States commissioner to-
day charged with peonage in the em-
ployment of men for work on the ex-
tension Of the railway from Miami to
Key West.
indictments found by the United States
grand jury, charging them with per-
suading several men to go to Florida
with the intent that they should bo
held there as slaves.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-17
OAWSON'S SANITY
TO Be QUESTIONED
BELIEVE H0EGEE MANAGER IS
MENTALLY DERANGED
Does Not Remember Writing Letter
to District Attorney, Though Ap-
parently His Personal Type
writer Was Used

Claims that Douglas Dawson, former
manager of the William II. Hoegee
company, arrested Wednesday charged
with the theft of $1,000 of the firms
money, Is insane are advanced by his
friends, and 1t Is probable Dawson Will
be surrendered by his bondsmen so an
insanity commission can Immediately
inquire into his mental condition.
Dawson was released from Jail Fri
day under $4,000 bonds, which we're de-
posted by five friends.
According to statements made by
Dawson soon after his arrest he was
the victim of a conspiracy and many
of his friends believe that imaginary
troubles have caused him to become
demented,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-17
RECTOR HOLDS SMOKERS
AS CHURCH INNOVATION

Instead of discontinuing his Sunday
evening smokers, following the evening
sion, Rev. John W. Thursby, the rector,
will uphold his innovation at the early
service this morning and announce
second smoker for the men this even
ing, following the service, at the rec
tory.
Much discussion has been aroused by
the Sunday socials, to which the men OF
the parish are invited.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-17
OVERDOSE OF POISON
MAY CAUSE MANS DEATH

A man. said to be j. Beadley, 45S
Lake street, was found by patrolman
of the east side substation unconscious
from the effects of an overdose of
poison a short distance from the
county hospital late last night.
The man is about 30 years of age,
well dressed and of a refined appear
ance. He did not regain consciousness
when taken to the hospital and 1t is
feared he may die.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-17
PeddIer Arrested

Joseph Fares, Greek peddler, was
arrested yesterday afternoon charged
with violating the license ordinance
The man is said to have travelled from
house to house exhibiting numerous ar
ticles which he offered for sale. Fares
WAS released under S. bail.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-17
viii Speak at Y. W. C. A.

Very Rev. DIR. j. ], Wilkins, dean
and rector of st. Paups pro-cathedral.
service for women at 4 o'clock this
afternoon.
Evening journal., 1907-03-20
TESTS and JingIes

Fnicker-what do you think Of the weather reports?
Bocker-I think they have brainstoms.-New York
sun
Ascum-Dd shea actually ask old RoSley for his
daughters hand?
wise-Yes and he claims he compelled the old
toe the mark
Ascum-You don't say?
wse-Yos but shea was the mark-The Catholic
Standard and Times.
thought you wanted to play with those little rhinoc-
eroses," said the mother hppopotamus. what the
trouble?"
q don't like 'em. mamma bubbered the young hippo
potamus. They're too tough crowd for me"-chicago
Tribune
Have you a few moments to spare?"
Young man." said the capitalist severely my time
is worth slOO hour, but III give you ten minutes"
III its all the you,' thoughtfuly replied the
visitor q believe I would rather take It in cash.
Philadelphia Ledger.
Lady" said Meandcrius Mike. do want wood
choppedg"
mo" the sharp
Nor chores Of any kind done?"
mo"
In dat case feel relieved. kin take chance on
askin you fur somethin to eat.--washinston star.
Iawyer-so you want a divorce from your husband,
oh? on what ground2
Fair client-He's prizehshter.
Iawyer-Does he beat you?
Fair ccnt-ot no; but insists on doing all the
tall1ng--cheaso News
"veu my little man. suppose you going try to
be the president the United tsates when you grow
up?'
"oh, no. The President has to work year less
than grand opera gets for 20 performances and
hardly any of the girls crazy over hm."-chicaso
Record Herald
60 insane BILL yelled the lookout. GO insanei"
"wote eatn yerg" growled the burglar, who
stumng swag into the sack.
Go insane tells yer. yere comes the copsr-Pitts-
burg Post
"of course she doesn't like discussing about ages"
mo; usually when questioned about just
says nothing but lies low"
"Yes; if she anything she lies iow."Phadel-
pha Press.
"some folks de sun got people in it. des lax DIS
worl" said Bre'r Williams.
'You reckon it s2"
well aint sayin is. I sayin' it amt but
dem black spots looks suspieously lax de race problem
had hit t,"-Atlanta Constitution.
Aiice-Are you sure he is a college man?"
SIaud-why. yes what made you doubt it9
Aice-why he never uses sangi-somervine Journal
Hyler-You look as though Someone had .ts'sn a fan
out Of you
pyksr-Not guilty An alarm clock took an early rise
| out Of ~ thouEh>-chieaxO Post
Evening journal., 1907-03-20
PENSIONS FOR POLICE.

THE Legislature has passed law aiding the
4 police pension fund Of this city. There
has been a disposition to criticize the members
of the General Assembly because of a lavishness
in the expenditure OF funds, but it is not likely
that objection will be heard TO the police pension
fund help that the Legislature has syaHted.
With the assessment that the members of the
force propose to levy upon their fellows, and
with the money that can be derived from enter
tainments, the fund for the police will soon grow
to ample proportions. The wages of the police
men are not conductive to wealth, the city seems
to be unable to increase their pay at the present
time, although with the new sources of revenue
opened this question may again be agitated
Now that they have been given start by the
Legislature, it is for the policemen themselves
TO work out their plan to success, and we have
no doubt they will be successful in their efforts
to guard themselves and their families against
priyation or suffering.
Evening journal., 1907-03-20
.Headache and SIeepIessness

Mrs. q. w. Rorer, of Rock
Vile Center, L, l., suffered
so from headaches and ner-
vous trouble that she could
not sleep.
She has failed to derive any benefit
from the many other remedies she tried.
She has been completely cured and re-
stored to health, and now enjoys restful
sleep, thanks TO DUFFY'S PURE
MALT WHISKEY.
Mrs. Rorer is 64 years of age and
cannot say too much in praise of this
great family medicine.
have been a constant sufferer
from headache and nervous troubles,
sometimes lying awake at night. saw
your advertisement in the paper and
made up my mind to try your medicinal
whiskey, and it did me so much good
that continued it, but now only take
it in the evening and at noon time.
think that it is better than any medicine
/ can get. / have not had the doctor
once since l commenced using il.
thank you again and again for the good
it has done me. My age is GA years"
MRS. G. w. RORER, Rockville
Centre, L. l., Dec. 8, 1906.
The above unsolicited testimonial of
Mrs. Rorer is similar in its words of
praise to many letters received daily
from men and women throughout the
world, in all walks of life, who have
been permanently cured by DUFFY'S
PURE MALT WHISKEY, the great
Evening journal., 1907-03-20
AFTER TAX DODGERS
Legislature Plans Way for Counties
to Get in All Their Revenue.
special TO rhe Evening Journai.

DNNIAaA " AAA- AIhN-ttAA1 hNAAAA'N%f
DOVER. March 2O.-The Legislature
has decided that the man who gets
out of paying taxes in the year they
are levied by appealing to the courts,
will some day have a day of reckon
ing and sett'e up Both Houses nave
passed the following act:
An Act in relation TO the re-assess-
ment and collection of taxes defectively
or Illegally assessed and levied against
property within this state for county.
road, poor, municipal, town and school
taxes.
Be it enacted by TIE Senate and
House Of Representatives OF the state
of Delaware in General Assembly met:
Section i. II any assessment levied
on real estate for county. road. poor
municipal town or school taxes. be set
aside by any court Of law or equity in
this state because of any defective or
illegal assessment Of said real estate,
it shall be the duty Of the assessors
having made said defective or illegal
assessment or their successors in office,
and they hereby are empowered, at
the next regular year or time for the
making of the yearly or regular as
sessment Of real estate to make a
Evening journal., 1907-03-20
STATE WANTS
MORE FARM HELP
Board Of Agriculture Will
Look to Old World for
Skilled LabOrerS
Special to The Evenlng Journal.

DOVER. March 20-Acting upon the
strength of the South Carolina deci-
sion in the United States Supreme
Court. Delaware began to-day a drive
for skilled farm help in the thickly-
settled centres OF Europe and the old
world.
The state Legislature has first ap-
propriated $4,000 for the purpose Of
bringing better farm hands and mar
ket gardeners to the little garden spot
between the bays. and this afternoon
the State Board OF Agriculture, which
is delegated in the bill to take up the
matter, met and took the first steps
toward vigorous movement. Swedes.
Germans, Norwegians and Servians are
especially desired as well as some
French vineyardists and gardeners
The act is very strong though brief.
1T was one of the last measures passed
by the state Senate before adjourn-
ment last evening, and is as follows:
Whereas the agricultural interests
Of this State are regarded by this Cen
eral Assembly as of the greatest i'm
portance:
"And whereas in order that our un-
cultivated lands may be properly de-
yeloped, and it IS desirable to have a
fixed and permanent establishment OF
population corresponding with the
capacity of our sparsely- populated ter
ritory;
"And whereas. labor necessary for
the development and carrying on OF
our agricu tural lands is grossly made
Quate and agricultural interests OF
Delaware demand an increase Of labor
10 furnish increased facilities to plant
an1 harvest the various crops;" Cliere
follows the enacting clause).
"Section l. That the members con-
stituting the state Board of Agricul-
ture. as the said Board is now con-
lstituted and as 1t may be constituted
hereafter be and they are hereby cree
ated Board OF immigration Commis-
sioners Of the state Of Delaware
Section 2. That the Governor shall
be ex-oficio a member Of said Board
section g. That the duties of said
commissioners shall be:
First, to contract with and appcini
an agent or agents in Europe and else
where and subject 70 the methods as
their Judgment may direct invite and
encourage immigration to this state
Also to contract In the name or the
state. with laborers in foreign coun-
tries for the purpose Of bringing SAID
laborers to this state FOR agriculture
purposes
second. 10 make contracts with
railroad companies. steamboat lines
ana other transportation companies
securing a low rate of fare for immi-
grants. and TO make necessary pr~'
paration for their reception and tem-
porary accommodation.
Third. to encourage the formation
OF. and when requested, advise as te
the best methods of establishing loea
AGRICULTURAL societies for the procurinl
I of foreign labor. as far as in then
! power. supply the wants of such So
cieties. without partiality or favoritlsm
when made through their proper offices
Provided. always that no expense Il
Incurred By the state"
The remainder of the act appro
ipriates the money necessary and fo'
hids the commissioners to receive am
/ commission or compensation for them
/ selves through the operations Of thr
act directly or indirectly except au
+ thorized salaries.
Evening journal., 1907-03-20

Rhode Island, like Delaware is waging war
against tuberculosis. The campaign is being for
warded by public lectures, illustrated with LAM
tern views of outdoor hospitals in New England
for the treatment of the disease and wit pho
tographs of poorly constructed consumption
breeding houses contrasted with the modern
tenements. The Rhode Island campaigners also
lay great stress upon the proper foods for VIC
Tins OF the disease They seek TO impress upon
the public the fact that tuberculosis if taken in
time is not an incurabe malady. The campaign
in Rhode Island is similar to that which will be
carried on in Delaware by the Anti tuberculosis
Society.
Evening journal., 1907-03-20

A man in Idaho has eight daughters. He wants
to marry them and offers one thousand dollars as
a wedding gift TO each son-in-law He makes
stipulation however, that the man who is to get
the daughter and the thousand must be a church
member and must not smoke, drink, chew, gam
bic or swear There is not likely to be a bargain
counter rush for the girls.
Evening journal., 1907-03-20
Peoples Column

A. 0rymous comnun.cations fcr the
peolie's column VIII not be printed
tdmes of contributors 20 tho column
VIII not be p-,ated, but must be FIR
nisnod Tile Evening Journal as an evil
donee Of good fsjsh on the part Of tic
con'rit utor
Evening journal., 1907-03-20
Wilmington, March 20.
Pad Firemcn.

Editor The Evening Journal
As member Of the volunteer FIRE
department. 1 believe it will be unwise
for us TO oppose any movement toward
a paid department. II this city ADOPTS
the paid system there win be equitable
dealing with the members OF tho vol
unteer department while the members
OF the new department vii be select
ed from the best firemen in the volun-
teer ranks. The firemon themselves
will admit that it is time to get away
from the old regulation that the first
man who gets TO the engine house
after the alarm is struck gets the horn
and Is the director OF the work OF the
company at fire. No fireman would
run his private business on such a
system.
Yours respectfully
Volunteer.
Wilmington. March 20.
Evening journal., 1907-03-20

Colonel Bryan has been in New England and
has received hearty welcome. OF course every
where the colonel goes he is certain to get the
glad hand" There are not many orators like
Colonel Bryan, and few such pleasing personali-
ties. But the colonel has long reached the con-
cusion that not every handclasp means vote.
II that were true, he would long since have been
IN occuOant Of the Presidential caair
Evening journal., 1907-03-20
Underaround Wires.

Editor The Evening Journal
II seems to be fact that the more
one reads Of Electrical wires being put
underground the more seem to be
placed upon the poles throughout the
city, a dangling menace 10 pedestrians
and a SOURCE of great danger when :
fro breaka out
If one concern can put rs wires below
the surface, why can they not al do
so, thereby making our streets safe
and beautiful to look upon. instead Of
dangerous eyesores as they are at press
ent?
Yours respectfully
Taxpayer.
Wilmington March 20.
Evening journal., 1907-03-20
Personal and Pertinent

Francis NJ. Walker Register Of Wills. has made a
Of friends he been indented Office by
his courteous in receiving those who call upon
him business matters To each Mr. Walker has
pleasant word and kindly smile which indicates that
many callers welcomed solely from business
polntl
Evening journal., 1907-03-20
wilmington, March 20.
The MlIk Question.

Inc Muk QucStlons
Editor The Evening journal.
According to an article in your paper
MIX Inspector James Thompson de-
nies that impure milk is being sold in
this city. From some OF the whole
sale milkmen comes the statement that
milk unfit for consumption is being dis
posed Of Which are we to bcllevc? OF
course Mr. Thompson Will defend him
self by declaring the milk is good.
That is to be. expected. However, I
do not see how one man can keep an
eye on all the millzmen dealing in VIII
mington. I do not mean to criticise
Mr.. Thompson In the performance Of
his duty for / believe he is fair, hon
est and competent man, but the field
TO be covered is too large for one man.
There are many inscriptions milk
dealers in this city Who would not
hesitate to use any foreign substance
70 increase or preserve their milk sup
ply and they viii exercise all kinds Of
tricks to evade the standard Of the
law and the Inspector. l think some
Of the milk sold is unfit for use and
the men handling it should be brought
to Justice. There is no use in denying
the sale Of impure milk for almost
every consumer knows il Is done.
Respectfully yours.
Milk Consumer.
Evening journal., 1907-03-20

Editor The Evening Journal.
The recent snow has left the streets
and crossings Of the city IN a deplor-
able condition, the mud and filth IN
many places being almost impossible
TO traverse. Especially true is this con-
dition In the outskirts of this city
whore the streets are lined with the
houses Of the poor. on the other hand
such streets as are occupied by the
wealthy are always found to be ths
first to receive attention, while the
streets whereon the street and Sewer
people live are noticoably clean at al
times. Now what is the reason thai
we cannot all be treated alike. for
see no reason why the taxes Of Bill
Jones should entiue him to more con
sideration that John Smith.
Respectfully,
"One of the Poor"
WiiminrtOn March 20
Evening journal., 1907-03-20

Editor The Evening Journal.
1t can be easily seen that the ranks
OF the Grand Army men are being
thinned out very rapidly and this
brings home to every citizen duty
i'm reference to Memorial Day. For
years the great burden of the expense
has been borne by the Grand Army
Posts, but a grateful public should has
ten to end such expenditure by contri-
buttons for the fund for May 80 AL
ready preparations are being made for
the observance of the services in honor
of the patriot dead and the veterans Of
the Civil War should know at once
that the people intend to bear the iinan-
cial burden Of the day.
Yours respectfully,
Patriotic.
Evening journal., 1907-03-20
Careless Ash Men.


Editor The Evening Journal.
II is with considerable amusement
that read the oft published statements
made by the members Of the Street
and Sewer Department that IF they
had the money" our streets would be
all that could be wished for or de-
sired. l do not wish to be construed
as rejecting on the sincerity OF these
gentlemen, and fully realize how nec-
essary for them il is to throw some
sort Of sop to the people who are
inpatient. but where the ash men en-
ployed by the Department deliberately
throw ashes and other waste into the
streets while collecting them, thus add
ing TO our present condition Of dis
comfort and unsightliness, II seems
as II they could begin the work Of
Improvement without waiting for that
far Off day when the wealth of the
Indies sha be at their disposal.
Yours respectfully,
Householder
Wilmington, March 90
Evening journal., 1907-03-20

This newspaper is sale regularly al every news
stand I'm Wilmington and the principal towns IN the
state Of Delaware also Broad Street station ana
Twenty and Chestnut Streets station Philade-
phia, and the Broadway Theatre newsstand New
York City
Evening journal., 1907-03-20

New York ONCE: 305 Potter Building.
Chicago Office; 81 Boyce Building.
Evening journal., 1907-03-20
The Value of Milk.

Editor Tho Evening Journal
The milk producers who ship milk
to Wilmington and Philadelphia, have
been receiving prices which are unfair
to those producing a better quality of
milk. For example, II one producers
milk tests 40 per cent. butter fat and
he gets s1.6O per hundred pounds then
the producer who ships milk testing
40 per cent. butter fat Is entitled to
S1SO per hundred pounds on the same
basis, but each gets the same amount
of money for his mi r. The correct
solution IS for a scale based on a uni
form test and when milk testing 40
per cent is worth S1.6O per hundred
pounds, milk testing 80 per cent. is
worth only S120 per hundred pounds.
while milk testing so per cent. is
worth $500 per hundred pounds.
Respectfully,
w. II. d.
Newark March 90
Evening journal., 1907-03-20

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
BY mail postage prepaid. $500 year, or % cents
month payable in advance BY carrier six cents Week.
Evening journal., 1907-03-20

Advertising rates on application.
No attention paid to unsigned communications.
Evening journal., 1907-03-20

The Evening Journal uses the Publishers Press and
scrpps- AicRae news service received in its editorial
rooms ovor a special wire.
Evening journal., 1907-03-20

special assessment Of the real estate
so effectively or illegally made, and
the said special assessment when 50
made. shall step by step, from the
making thereof and up to and inclusive
of the collection Of taxes thereon. be
made, and the taxes thereon collected,
in all respects in the manner pre-
scribed by existing laws and ordinances
relhtive to the regular assessment Of
real estate and the collection Of taxes
thereon generally.