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Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-24
'MUCHLY' MARRIED
DOCTOR ARRESTED
John Carver, Rlsamist, Who Is Said
to Have Seventeen Wives, Cap
tured at Fort Smith,
Arkansas
BY Associated Press.

by Associated Press.
CHICAGO, April 23.-A dispatch to
the Tribune from Marshall, Mich,
says:
DR.. John Carver, alleged bigamist,
who Is said to have at least seventeen
wives, was captured yesterday at Fort
Smith, Ark Carver is charged with
defrauding his wives out of $15O,OOO.
The specific charge on which he was
arrested was that of defrauding Mrs.
Lola Davis of Battle Creek out of
$25, 900. Carver married her on Oc-
tober 16, 1906, at Battle Creek. He
went with her to New York and they
decided to buy q boarding house. He
told his wife to go home and raise
all the money she could on her prop
erty and forward him a draft and he
would make arrangements to have her
come on in two weeks after all details
had been settled He got the money,
1t is claimed and disappeared.
Carver is wanted in Cincinnati,
Pittsburg, Buffalo. Grand Rapids, Nor
folk and Saginaw and officers have
been after him for three years. He
is a graduate of the Pittsburg Dental
college and is 40 years of age. He
procured his wives through a matri-
monial bureau.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-24
REPORT DECLARES STATE
IS HOSTILE TO RAILROADS
By Associated Press.

NEW YORK, April 23-The attitude
of the state OF Michigan toward the
railroads is criticised in the annual re-
port of the Grand Rapids e. Indiana
railway just issued.
Referring to the demands for a fiat
2-cent a mile passenger rate, irrespec-
tive of conditions on individual lines
the report says that this public out
cry is unfortunate, as the state is al
ready advertised in the financial world
as hostile and unfair to it's railroads"
AS a result of the states policy, the
report declares, little new railroad mile
age has been constructed in Michigan
in the last five years.
Between 100000 and 100000 acres of
good agricultural land that lie idle in
the northern part of the state would be
developed, the report says, If railroads
were built into these sections. This
land has been taken by the state for
non-payment of taxes.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-24
FIELD PRACTICE
MEET ARRANGED
Mounted Troops and Signal Corps, as
Well as Infantry, to Go Into
Camp During Summer
Vacation
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
SACRAMENTO. April 22.-Adi. Gen.
j. B. Lauck announces that the cav-
airy and signal corps of the national
guard of California, as well as the in
fantry, will engage in maneuvers and
enjoy an encampment during the sum-
mer. 1t was announced some time ago
that the infantry would practice at the
coast defenses in July, but the field
work of the other departments has
just been decided upon.
Inc First squadron of cavalry, con-
sisting of troop B, Sacramento: troon
Z, Salinas, and troop d, Los Angeles
and the First company of signal corps,
Los Angeles, and Second company. san
Francisco, are designated to all take
part in the maneuvers.
The place of encampment has mot
been decided upon, but Gen. Lauclt
stated that 1t will be at some point re-
mote from the homes of the guards
The ad1utant general said that he an
preciates the willingness of the guards
to spend their vacations in military
work, and that he will try to make it
as pleasant as possible for them by
taking them to scenes both new and
interesting. The encampment will oc-
cur some time near the middle of June.
During his recent visit to San Fran
cisco the adjutant general partially
completed the plans for the military
maneuvers. He believes the plan that
has been arranged is one of the most
practical ever attempted and one that
Will prove not only of interest to the
men, but great benefit as we'll The
guards will have an opportunity to
study and practice on the coast de-
fenses with United States troops. and
Will be instructed in both offensive and
defensive details.
Thirty-one companies will encamp aft
san Francisco and Fort Baker. with
six or seven others at Fort Rosecrans
San Diego. There will be the same
number of regulars on the defenses
taken principally from the artillery
The men will handle the big guns of
the coast defenses and will be given
thorough instruction in the art of pro-
tecting the coast.
The adjutant general is of the opin-
ION that the novelty of this arrange
ment will give added interest to the
maneuVers and make the encampment
an unusually interesting one for the
guards. The several regiments will go
into camp about July and remain
there until the goth. The details of
the several companies have not vet
been arranged.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-24
SAYS COAL SMOKE
KILLS THOUSANDS
Noted Lecturer Explains How London
Fogs, Filled with SCOT, congest
the Lungs Of All Who
Live There

LONDON, April 23.-D-. Sir Freder-
ick Treves lecturing for the movement
for the abatement Of the coal smoke
nuisance, said that he had seen the
lungs of many persons who had died
in London which were black from the
surface to their innermost recesses.
This not only made 1t more difficult
to resist disease, but started disease.
These conditions were entirely due to
dirt and SCOT inhaled. Everybody
knew the terrors of London fog, he
said. 1t would be merely white mist
but for the coal smoke which gave 1t
its filthy, choking constituents.
The London fogs killed people by
thousands, he said. Experiments
showed that during a bad fog six tons
Of SCOT were deposited to the square
mile.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-24
TWELVE INJURED
IN TRAIN WRECK
Broken Rail Hurls Seven Cars and
Coashes Into the Ditch Near
5Iaisdale, North
Dakota
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
MINOT, N. D., April 23.-Twelve per-
sons were seriously injured and dozen
or more were more or less badly hurt
in the wreck of the Great Northern
passenger train, No. 4, one mile north
of Blaisdale last night. One or two
of the injured may die.
The wreck was caused by a broken
rail. The engine did not leave the
track, but the baggage, express, mail
and smoking cars and the day coach
and tourist sleeper were hurled into the
ditch. They lay on their sides.
The passengers say that the train
was an hour late and was making up
time. Most of those who were hurt
were in the smoker, which received, the
full force of the compact.
The injuret. were brought to Mihot
on a special train. ....
Following are among the injured:
George Hersain, Glasgow, Mont, leg
broken.
Alexander Evers, Hillyard, Wash,
left ear bruised.
John Nelson, Culbertson, Mont, foot
crushed.
P. ]. Engseth, arm crushed.
Anne Weber, Adams N. D., ear near
ly cut off.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-24
PARSONS WILL RACE
KELLY AT BERKELEY

Southern California athletes will be
Interested to learn of Charlie Parsons
success attendant upon the p. A. A.
track meet which is to occur on the
Berkeley oval Saturday afternoon.
Parsons will compete against Dan
Kelly, the Washington sprinter who
claims a s-5 seconds record I'm the
hundred-yard dash. The local runner
has already defeated Kelly, though
the time was ten seconds fiat.
Parsons has entered for the 100 and
220 dashes and in all probability he
will succeed in capturing both. Charlie
will leave for the north tomorrow
evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-24
GENTLE RAIN LAYS
DUST ON CITY STREETS

Rain that began little after 1C
o'clock last night and continued inter-
mittently for about three hours sur
prised the weather prophets a little,
but was gratefully received by Los An
geles.
1t was sufficient to lay the dust In
the city's streets and raise the alfalfa
in the country fields.
The weather forecasters do not in
tend to be caught mapping today and
send out noncommittal prophecy of
cloudy Wednesday. They do not go
so far as to predict rain, but If it does
rain there are sure to be clouds and
then they san say, I'VE told you So"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-24
SCENE OF WRECK RECALLS
B0MBARDMENT IN 1864
By Associated Press.

VICTORIA, B. c., April 23-The
scene of the Mongolia wreck, not far
from the entrance to the straits OF
Shimonoseki, is where the daimyo of
Chosu had his chief battery at the
time eighteen foreign men-of-war, in
Guiding several United States vessels,
bombarded Shimonoseki in 1864, failing
to secure satisfaction from the central
government because the forts of the
daimyo fired on some American vessels
entering the strait.
The currents are very swift there and
many collisions have occurred as a
result The scene is close to several
large dock yards -and salvage plants,
particularly those of Nagasaki, less
than days run from the place.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-24
WATCHMAN JUSTIFIED
IN KILLING STEVED0RE
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, April PA coro-
ner's jury today decided that the slay-
ing Of James Cosgrove by John Ferra,
watchman in the employ of the
Hammond Lumber company, on April 4,
was justifiable homicide.
Ferra claimed that he was on duty
when the stevedore came creeping
through the lumber yard toward tne
door Of the office. Believing him to be
bu. ylar, he fired and Cosgrove fell
dead.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-24
WILL ERECT MONUMENT
TO GEN. VARA DEL REY
By Associated Press.

HAVANA, April 23.-Many Spaniards
here, including members of the Span
ish club have obtained Governor Ma
goon's permission to erect at Ell Caney
a monument to General Vara del Rey.
who defended that place against the
Americans.
General Vara del Rey was wounded
several times and forced to leave the
field, but directed the movement of his
troops from a stretcher which was
placed almost upright by his orders.
He died on the battlefield.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-24
Trial Record Broken
BY Associated Press.

STOCKTON, Cal, April 2S.-The trial
record was broken here this morning
In the case of John Taylor, charged
with assault to rob. A jury was Sc
cured, the evidence put I'm, the case
argued, verdict Of guilty brought In
and the prisoner sentenced to twenty
years in state prison In one hour and
forty-fiVe minutes.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-24
LARGE FORTUNE LEFT
BY MAURICE GRAU
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK, April 23.-The tradition
that a grand opera impresario dies
poor has been broken, according to an
announcement made here today that
by the will of the late Maurice Grau.
for years manager of the Metropolitan
opera house and who died recently in
Paris, a very large fortune is divided
equally between his wife and only
child, Miss Lulu Grau.
The value of the estate is not given.
Several we'll known business men are
the executors.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-24
PALACE HOTEL PR0PRIETORS
TO CONTROL THE FAIRM0NT
BY Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 23.-For the
next ten years the Palace hotel people
will control the Fairmont hotel by
lease, with the possibility that by the
time the lease is up the Palace owners
will also own the Fairmont.
Details of the lease were completed
yesterday, the Palace people being
given the right to purchase or renew
the lease for ten years. Papers will be
signed today or TOMORROW.
The monthly rental for the Fairmont
is stated to be between $1,000 and
$12, 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-24
BALLOON SETS FIRE
TO OLIVE STREET HOUSE

Abo@t $40 damage was done to the
house of Mrs. James Molyneaux, 920
South Olive street, last night by a
blaze caused by balloon inflated with
hot air, which fell to the roof and over
turned allowing the blazing cotton
which was inside to ignite the shingles.
The fire department was called out,
but before It arrived the blaze was ex-
tinguished. The balloon had been sent
up by several boys who were playing
a short distance away.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-24
Ian MaoIaren III
Rv Associated Press.

" 1Ab5UCIdltU 7 IV'9'
OTTUMWA, Ia, April 23.-Dr. John
Watson Qan Maclaren), who arrived
at Mount Pleasant, Ia, today to ad-
dress the students of Iowa Wesleyan
university, was taken seriously i'll with
tonsilitis and was removed to q hos
pital. All his engagements have been
Cancelled.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-24
HEINRICH C0NRIED is
NOW SERIOUSLY ILL
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK, April 23.-Advices from
Berlin received here today state that
Heinrich Conried, manager OF the
Metropolitan Opera company. Is seri-
ously III at the Hotel Kaiserhoff. He
Is suffering from spinal trouble, Il Is
stated, and cannot move without as
sistanCs
Mr.. Conried, who has been m for
several months. departed for Europe
Ia week ago last Tuesday.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-24
PORT BLAKELEY MILLS
COMPLETELY DESTROYED
BY Associated Press.

SEATTLE, April 23.-The fire which
destroyed the Port Blakeley mill last
night was still burning, but about o
o'clock was under control. At 6:1O
ruins Of the mill proper fell, sending
showers of sparks over the town.
Owing to a change in the wind the
town was threatened several times, but
now all danger is past. The mill will
be rebuilt at once.
The fire involves a loss of $750,00O,
covered by an insurance Of $300,0 900,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-24
N. 7. smith Near Death

SAN FRANCISCO, April 23.-Capt. NJ
T. Smith, treasurer OF the Southern
Pacific. who was stricken with apoplexy
yesterday, shows no signs Of improve
ment today ana little hope OF his re-
covery Is entertained.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-24
ROBS FISH TRAPS AND
RECEIVES MORTAL WOUND
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SANTA BARBARA, April .3.-Caught
in the act of robbing fish traps OFF
Point Conception today. George Gra-
ham, recently released from jail here,
was shot and mortally wounded by
George Perry.
Perry and his victim were brought
here tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-24
MoIders to Strike
By Associated Press.

BELLINGHAM. Wash, April 2S.-
One hundred molders will quit work
in the foundries here May 1 to enforce
the demand for an eight-hour work
day, the bosses having refused to grant
it, following an increase in wages of
Is per cent, which was secured by the
molders on April 1.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-24
Sell out to Octopus
BY Associated Press.

N7J ll77VVI7F FVW 7 V7l7
NEWARK. Ohio April 2S.-Edward
II. Everett OF this city and August
Bersch Of ST. Louis, have sold their in
terests In the Illinois oil field to the
STANDARD Oh company for $3.50 O00 This
Is one OF the best OIL territories de-
veloped recently.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-24
SUMMARY

Two base hits-Delmas. Lovett. Sac
Los Angeles 8; Portland, 2. Bases on
balls-Off Califf, 2; Off Carnes. g
Struck out-By Califf 8; by Carnes. q
Double plays-Smith to Brashear. First
base on errors-Los Angeles, 1. Time
= hours. Umpire-Derrick
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-24
Ae!!; Teddy to Explain
BY Associated Press.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, April 2S.-The
State Federation of Labor, in session
here, today asked the president for an
explanation of his alleged assertion
that Haywood and Meyer, the Idaho
miners officials, are not desirable citi-
zens.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-24
ENGINEER DIES FROM
INJURIES SUSTAINED
By Assoclated Press.

SALT LAKE. Utah. April 28.-James
Rowland and George Barnes. both San
Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake rail-
road engineers, died in a local hospital
today from injuries sustained In the
collision OF two light engines near Mil
ford, Utah, yesterday.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-24
carrIe Walter Is sInkIna
BY Associated Press

SAN JOSE. Cal, April 28.-Carrie
Stevens Walter, one Of the best known
OF California's woman writer's, has been
unconscious for two days at her resi-
dence at 600 North Third street. and
today her physicians say her recovery
Is impossible.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-24
Judge John Addison

Evsryt.ins you want you wnl ana IN
the CLASSIFIED page, One cent q word.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-24
DEATHS OF THE DAY
Mrs. E. r. parqIe
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
OAKLAND, April 23.-Mrs. E. r.
Dargie, mother of William E. Dargie,
publisher of the Oakland Tribune, died
at the home of her son this morning at
6 O'Clock, aged II years. Mrs. Dargie
came to California in 1S49 and had re-
sided in Oakland over 35 years. She
leaves a son, William II. Dargie, and a
daughter, Anna r. Dargie. The fun
eral will be held Thursday at IL a. m.
Judge John Addison
BY Associated Press.
LONDON, April 2S.-The death Is an
nounced OF Judge John Edmund Went
worth Addison. He was the prosecut-
case.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-24
PORTLAND

SCORE BY INNINGS
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culture on his fathers farm, to which pastoral re-
treat he had been expected to return after his gradu
alton. He had returned and for two years had sown
crops and regarded the clouds.
81 had visions in those fields" he ended dramatcal
ly "And that's why I'm here
did Cousin William receive you arably?" she
vontured to inquire after telling him that she. too.
a farmers child and had heard her "call" among
the pne-woods.
Eliot Dunbar looked thoughtful, then he smiled
"He declined to take at my own valuation, and
he seemed strangely averse to hearing me recite"
Are you discouraged" she asked gently.
oh very, but am going right on"
He questioned her in his turn about her ambitions.
He found them sweet and vague, before long they
to nearer interests--her favore poets and his
pet philosophy. Being jus. twenty-five he was strong
for Schopenhauer. Phoebe "adored' Tennyson.
William Rolleston swore by the tragic and comic
masks and by all the gods Of the stage that his little
kinswoman should not be granted her dearest wish
to become member Of bis company. He wrote to
her mother that Phoebe too sweet flower for
such setting but Janet Ayers only reply was that
she had perfect faith in her daughters talent and
strength of character He pleaded with Phoebe her
self, but without avail and when he discovered that
she was applying to other managers, he decided to
take her into his COMPANY He told her the grea
news next day
Il only do 1t to save you from possible troubles"
he said sterny, land because your mothers pre-
serves, however obtained among the sweetest
memories Of my boyhood days. Well now, let's see
Do you think, my child, that you could carry tray
without dropping it, and say three words without
your voice quayering? If I'll you for the maid
Suzette in my play, Diana in Town"
Phoebe went dancing home to write her mother of
her good fortune and to tell Eliot Dunbar He heard
her announcement with genuine generous pleasure
and he prophesied the mos brilliant future.
At the first rehearsal Phoebe lowered timidly in
the wings, wondering whether that despairing,
gloomy, dicatoral and haf-exasperating person CIV
ing his orders from the centre of the stage could be
her gentle Cousin william She was half paralyzed
with fright when her turn came: a state which
she could only find relief by watching the fasci-
mating Ottilic the tnts OF whose blonde hair, dark
at the roots and graded in color the last high
Of superb undulation filed little Phoebe with ad
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establishment needs another footman, and l think 1
can introduce one without violating the dramatic
unites.'
Phoebe Aver and Eliot Dunbar were promoted after
while to parts of three four sentences not be-
either of them exhibited the slightest spark Of
talent, but because Cousin William wished to confirm
his worst fears. This Maine boy with his bright I'M
conquered look that always softened when his eyes
were turned upon Phoebe, might make philosopher
farmer but he would never make actor And
the little cousin herself was with her best efforts
equally inadequate
They came hand in hand night to his dressing
room to tell him they engaged to be married
Cousin William heard the news in gloomy silence.
Would he have to go indefinitely moving them up
and up through parts they were ever less able TO
handle, just to preserve their happiness?
Roeston calling on Ottilie Page Sunday after
noon in the early spring time found her in sprigged
muslin and pink ribbons. Her hair was braided in
two plats.
Are you going to gather roses while you may"
he asked mischievously
ooh, don't be satirical" she begged laughing. I'm
really tired of makeup and curtain calls and Broad
way restaurants. | want to 30 into the country the
first of May and make hay and pick apples What's
become Of that farm of yours up in Connecticut"
Il still have it."
"Why can't you let me haye it for the summer"
He shook his head.
THE daisy, short-skirt mood would last about
week Then you'd break loose and import champ gne
and sections Of Broadway up there and scandaze
the countryside Besides the house isn't furnished"
chintzes and few pieces of mahogany and gilt
framed mirrors, and some old prints Come you
do anything for me- and saved your play this
from going to the little bow-wows"
Roeston, everybody knew, could always be
bullied by the SEX and the upshot of it all was an
order to interior decorator Fifth Avenue TO
put the farm house in proper shape for habi-
taton. Everything was to be rural and oldfashioned
and simple,
The first week in May Rolleston went up to see it.
1t was a quaint house hundred years old
perched high amid rugged hills, with cleaning view
OF the Sound fifteen miles away. The decorator had
understood the requirements Of his task, and had met
them and gone beyond them to filling the pot
pourr jars on the high mantes with dried lavender
and mint In the bedrooms dmity reigned, and most
innocent chintzes; and pots of flowers We're already
on the broad stills of the latced windows
Roeston found himself treading softly through
the pretty rooms while rush of memories swept over
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But must my living" she pleaded, land
l would rather go on the stage than anything else"
Just then as in answer to his prayers there was
knock.
Come in, deverer!" was his unspoken reply.
His man presented card.
HE said he had appointment with you, sir"
Does he look like truthful young man. Thomas?'
HE looks like he came from the country"
Not unusual! WE'LL show him in--in about five
minutes"
1t was noble opportunity to waive an unwelcome
1t blandly.
Il shall come to see you in day two Mean
while enjoy yourself. You have complexion which
forbids ambitions"
AS she was hurrying along the dark passages alb
sorbed In the wonder of having really met her dis
tinguished kinsman she came into collision with
tall young man. evidently the lately announced visitor
When they had mutually begged pardon they recog-
nized each other. Phoebe had sat opposite to him at
the table for two days, and it had been whispered
to her by her right-hand neghbor over the prunes
that he genius and that he had come from
New England farm to go on the stage. Evidently he
had heard similar account of herself for he blushed
and smiled and looked interested that she spoke
impusively
ut seems strange to meet you here"
wpr Mai nd both
the thing Excuse me II take out my watch.
l was told to knock on the great mans door in five
minutes"
81 hope my cousin will give you something" she
said cordially.
your cousin!" He stared at her In wonder.
civilian Rolleston is my mothers first cousin"
"Why. your fortunes made" he calculated.
She shook her head in emphatic negative. HE
doesn't seem to believe in peoples going on tho stage
He gave a pamphlet, containing his veiws"-she
held it out hope he will not give you one"
Hes sure to!-ny time is up. I'll tell you how
Jared this evening after dinner"
She went to her little hall bedroom and ate one
OF the sheep-nose apples her mother had tucked in
her and carefully read the pamphlet discover
ing nothing in II to trn hcr FRO - purpose for its
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ironcal warnings rendered imperative bysthe
memory OF Cousin william, whose gonteness felt
through his thunders increased not only his
fascination but wove delicate fringes of magic light
about the players art
After dinner the Maine boy sought her out in the
dull little parlor where she sat trying to read "As
You Like 1t" by the light of remote gasjet He told
her that his name was Eliot Dunbar, that he was
graduate OF Bowdon College, his classical education
being supplemented by the practical study Of agri-