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Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
GAS COMPANY REFUSED
PERMIT TO OPERATE
VALIDITY OF SUPERVISORS ACT
QUESTIONED
Vernon Residents Divided in Opinion
as to Whether They Want the
Plant In That Los
cality

By a vote of three to one the Vernon
board of trustees last night refused the
Peoples Gas company permit to ope-
rate in that city.
The result was not a surprise. The ac-
ton of the trustees had been virtually
settled at a meeting held In Los Angeles
Saturday.
1t is said that the gas company now
will seek to test the validity of the board
acts in the courts, on the ground that
the trustees have no legal right to their
seats No election having been held In
April, 1906. as required by law, the old
officials held over in consequence.
Probably $50 persons were in the Ver-
non school house last night when the
franchise question came up for discus
sion. Ex-Mayor McAleer of Los Angeles
was there and in brief speech urged the
board to grant the permit, arguing that
the site selected by the company Is not
in the residence district, and that no bet
ter location for the plant could be found.
The gas company was represented by
an attorney who explained what the
company wanted. Trustee Leonis asked
him If his principals would be willing to
build in another location, and he very
promptly replied they would not.
People Are Undecided
The crowd present at the meeting
seemed to be about equally divided, Tor
and against the granting of the permit
Proponents of the plan, however claim
that the solid three" on the board CO.
creed the sporting element into support
ing them, giving the saloon men to un-
derstand that it would be just as well
not to have all the talking on the gas
side of the controversy.
That part of the Vernon population
which is against the present "open
town" policy of the board does not re-
gard last nights vote as wholly without
its compensations.
Most of them wanted a gas plant. They
say however, that the gas company may
yet succeed in driving the supervisors
out of office, and that when this happens
the saloons. now open 365 days in the year.
will have to close.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
FORECAST WEATHER
BY FLYING KITES
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
HYDE PARK, Mass, July 15-Blue Hill
observatory, the pioneer American in
stitution for the study of meteorology,
will be the scene of the next week of the
most extensive kite flying experiments
ever conducted in America.
The experiments will be made stimuli
taneously and in conjunction with similar
flights. either by kites or balloons to be
made at more than twenty other stations
throughout the world.
The object of the experiments is to
make meteorology an exact science and
to formulate rules, if possible, that will
permit the forecasting of the weather
with as much certainty as the forecasting
of astronomical events.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
BATTLESHIP IOWA
PLACED IN RESERVE
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, July 15.-Under or
ders issued from the navy department al
most the entire enlisted force OF the pat
tleship Iowa, at the Norfolk navy yaru
was today transferred to the pattieship
Vermont, at the Boston navy yaru.
orau, 10 needed to man the Vermont,
which has been put in commission for
the first time. -,
About sixty special service men, hospi'
tai apprentices and the like, nave 1eel
transferred from the Norfolk yaro TO
the Pacific coast, where they Will De as
tributed among the vessels on that sta-
ton.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
SAILING VESSELS TO
RACE TO AUSTRALIA
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July 15.-A race to
Australia, as in the old days-but by
steam, not by sail-has just begun from
this port
Two heavily laden freight steamers, one
German and the other British are the
racers
The former is the Ell Bring, which is
in the service of the Tyser line, and her
rival is the Bolivian, of the United
States and Australia line.
There is, keen rivalry between these
companies in sending freight to the
Antipodes.
The two vessels will make one of the
longest ocean runs in the world from here
to ST. Vincent. Cape Verde islands, where
they will coal, and thence around the
Cape of Good Hope for Freemantle,
West Australia.
1t will probably be fifty-five days be-
fore they reach Freemantle. The ships
left this port Sunday within few
minutes of each other.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
81 -7s1-7Ss west Seventh.

to sing in st. Petersburg and a great
concert was arranged in the Hall of the
Conservatory.
When she returned to her hotel she
was arrested.
In her cell Miss Mieler sang Russian
and Finnish songs and parts from operas.
This led to her being freed, thanks to
the son of a judge, who admired her
singing. A forged order for her release
was the means he used.
Miss Mieler returned to Finland and
sang there again, but was finally warned
that the police were seeking her arrest.
She then decided to come to the United
States.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
ENTRIES AT BUFFALO

First race, furlOngs, sellng-Kity Smith,
Mamie May, Desideratum, 94 Marion Moore,
John P. Bergen, Emma g.. 90; Paul Pry. Bay
ardo, Denial, 101; TulSbu, 1922 Wild Cherry, 9s;
King Folly, 112; Dew of Dawn, l09 Eta
Louise, 1O5; Teran, 1O9 Thomas Calhoun 1903.
Second race, 5h furlongs, purse-Hanihara.
Elfall, Meddlesome Boy, John j. Rogers, En- j.
core, Prince of Orange, 1OS; Sallie Sutter Kan
kakee, Jacintha, Friendship. Nellie Racine.
Raclnette, 106; Lamp Trimmer, Mulvaney, Cy-
clops ILL
Third race. mile. handicap-Marster. 11O;
Polly Prim, 1O6; Solon Shingle, 1O7; Cobmosa
1Os; Tom Dolan, 1O4; Ellicott, lis; Fleming,
liz; Granada. 1O0
Fourth race. G furlongs, the Leatherstone
handcap-Chippewa, 101; Alencon, no. Ha-
Rana. 1O4; Fleming. 109; Allerion. 92.
Fifth race, 51s furlongs. selling-Bellsnicker,
Bonnie Reg, Oman j., Penryn 9s; Gabrielle.
Right and True. Durbar. Toots Nook 10l
Cccksure, No Trumper, Cousin Kate, SO; Flat,
1c6.
Sixth race, mile 20 yards. selling-Crafty, 1Os;
Court Martial, 1O4; Trollian. Bequest, Confess
scr. Nellie Burn. s4 Roly Poly 50; Peter
Knight. Jupiter. 81; Nancy, So; Captain Hale,
BETSY Binford, 97; Durbat. 80; June Time, 81
Tescan. 90.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
AMERICAN LEAGUE

BY Associated Press
CHICAGO, July 15.-Chicago batted Orth
and Moore hard today and put out New York
10 to 0. Score
Chicago 10, hits 16. errors 0.
New York 0. hits s, errors 0.
Batteries White, Altrock, Hart and Suli-
van; Orth, Moore, Thomas and Kleinow.
ST. LOUIS. July 15-Boston batted out a
l6-inning victory over st. Louis today. Tan
nehill and Petty pitched the entire game,
Petty weakening toward the end. Score:
st. Louis l, hits II, errors 2.
Boston 4, hits l., errors /.
Batteries Petty and Stevens; Tannehill and
Griger.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
FINNISH WOMAN TO
SING FOR REVOLUTION
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July 15.-To sing for her
suffering fellow revolutionists and the
revolutionary cause in Finland, is the
mission of Miss Marie Mieler, an Esthon-
ian prima donna, who. has just arrived
here.
Miss Mieler is an ardent revolutionist.
She was a member of the Finnish
women's militia organization, singing all
over Finland for the benefit of political
prisoners, and was eventually locked up
in Russian prison herself.
The Russian reyolutionists asked her
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
SECRETARY ROOT TO
BE SIGNALLY HONORED

BY Associated Press.
MEXICO CITY, July 15.-An unpre-
cedented honor will be bestowed on
American Secretary of War Root and
Mrs Root upon their coming visit to
Mexico as guests of the Mexican govern
ment.
While in the capital the summer home
of the president of the republic will be
thrown open to them.
There they will mako their residence
which will also be the headquarters of
Secretary Root
1t was officially stated that the party
will consist of Mr.. and Mrs Root, Miss
Root and private secretary.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
SEVERE DROUGHT is
CAUSING STARVATION
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
KINGSTON, Jamaica, July 15.-A severe
drought is causing starvation among the
people on the plains of st. Elizabeth
In the western part of the island persons
have been compelled to walk miles to pro-
cure water and now the people are sub
sisting only on bananas.
Fully one hundred actions have been
filed against the British insurance COM
panies on account of the earthquake
disaster last January.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
CALLED TO FIGHT FIRE
CattIemen HurriedIy Leave Meeting to
Protect Their Property
Rv Associated Press.

BAKERSFIELD, Cal, July 15.-While
the cattlemen of the mountain districts
were holding a meeting in the Poso Flat
school house Saturday afternoon, discuss
ing the best methods for protection of
their range lands from the grass fires
which have been so prevalent this sea-
son, they were aroused by mounted
messenger with the call o. "Fire!'
They adjourned the meeting, mounted
their horses, which were near by, and
rode to Poso station, fifteen miles away
to fight a fierce fire which was burning
to the north and east before brisk wind
The blaze was extinguished before
night
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
JUDGE HUMPHREY
is EXONERATED
BY Associated Press.

By Associated fTeSs
WASHINGTON, July 15.-The attorney
general has completed his examination of
the charges against u. S. Judge Thomas
C. Humphrey. of the central district of
Indian Territory.
AS result of the investigCt ton Judge
Humphrey has been eXonerated of all
charges rejecting upon his integrity.
He had been accused of having taken
improper action with relation to the sale
of timber on Indian minors lands and
also in other transactions involving the
estates of Indian minors.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
FILIBUSTER
ARRAIGNED IN COURT
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press,
NEW YORK, July 15-The young
Brazilian. Sebastian H. L. de Magali,
whose alleged attempt to finance fill
clustering expedition with the ultimate
purpose of overthrowing the government
of one of the federal states Oh Brazil lea
to his arrest in this city sunday, was ar
raipned IN nolice court today and held for
further examination.
The specific charge against the prisoner
is sending circulars through the mails in
violation Of the United States postal laws,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
OARSMEN LOOKING
TO CHAMPIONSHIPS
BY Associated Press.

BY AssOclated Ffess.
NEW YORK, July 15.-oarsmen are turning
their attention to the national championships
which will be held in Philadelphia on August
9 and TO- The news that Germany will be rep
resented, the first time that men have been
sent across the water in many years. is ex-
citing interest in this and records are being
hunted up and inquiries made as to the speed
of the men. Among those coming are:
Singles, Adolph Muller, Viking club, Berlin;
doubles, Carl Ernst and A. Won Casa; four
oars, r. Moeller (stroke), G. Goldtdanmer, G.
Hoffman and R. Boerger (bow) H. Elias
Rowing club, Berlin.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
Refuses Receiver

BY Associated Press.
GALVESTON, Tex, July 15.-Federal
Judge Bryant at Sherman today refused
to turn over the Waters-Pierce company's
affairs to the state receiver, but the court
stated that the federal receiver would not
be allowed to sell anything but commodi-
ties handled by the company pending an
appeal on the state judgment against the
company for over one million dollars.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
Carriage Kills Boy
BY Associated Press.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, July 15.-Charley
Andrade, IS months old, son of Pete An
drade, was killed last night by being run
over by a heavy carriage in which the
family had just returned from an outing.
The horse started just as the mother was
alighting with the child. Both fell and
the boy rolled under the wheels.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
Ambassador Recalled

Nv ASSOCIATED Press.
BERLIN, July 15.-Katsunoske Inoye,
the ambassador of Japan to the German
empire, has been recalled. The reason
for this action is not given. 1t is re-
ported, however, that he is to be promoted
to membership in the committee of elder
statesmen of Japan.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
BREAKS THE RECORD
FOR HAMMER THROW
By Associated Press.

BY AssOCIated Press.
NEW YORK, July 15.-Matthew ]. McGrath
of the New York Athletic club broke the
worlds record for throwing the 16-pound ham,
mer from a 7-foot circle Sunday at Celtic
park, his distance being 175 feet and inches.
If everything turns out to be correct accord
ing to the rules OF record making, McGrath's
throw wipes away the previous worlds mark
of 172 feet and IL inches by John j. Flanagan,
made on the same ground July 81, 1904.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
POPE APPROVES THE
SISTERHOOD PROJECT

Bv Associated Press.
ROME, July 15.-The form of organiza-
ton and statutes for the sisterhood for
negroes and Indians, organized by Miss
Catherine DreXel of Philadelphia, has
been approved and authorized by the
pope
Miss DreXel has been in Rome for some
time past working on this project
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
roIstol,s Death Reported

BY Associated Press
LONDON. July 16.-The Daily Telegraph
prints a dispatch from st. Petersburg
that there is an unconfirmed rumor there
that Count Leo Tolstoi is dead.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
Find Skeleton

BY Associated PreSS.
GRASS VALLEY, Cal, July 15.-The
skeleton of a man believed to be that of
Fred Zeitler, superintendent of the Zei-
bright mine. who mysteriously disap-
peared two years ago, has been found
near Zeibright, above Nevada City,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
Accepts Directorship
BY Associated Press.

BY Assoclateu FIesS'
WASHINGTON, July 15.-It is under
stood that Frank A. Leach, superintend-
ent of the mint in San Francisco, has ac-
cepted the appointment as director of the
mint at Washington, succeeding Mr. Rob-
erts.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16

The Big Fish (boastfully)-Yes sir,
he was at least ten feet long and must
have weighed 500 pounds If he weighed
an ounce, but the line broke and got
away from him.-PnclS.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
CANNOT MARRY HERE
The Authorities Are Warned Not to
Issue License

Marriage license clerks in the court
house were notified yesterday by the
acting chief of police that a telegram
had been received from San Francisco
reading as follows:
Prevent Ray Lucas and May Engle-
brecht from procuring license to marry;
account bigamy.
"P. H. ENGLEBRECHT, Father"
The chief of police denied all knowl-
edge of the authenticity of the message
and could not vouch for the truth of the
bigamy clause, but transmitted it to the
county officials for such action as they
deemed necessary.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16

Burns is a tough proposition and If
Cans says so-well, Pugilista only
knows what will become of Jimmy
Burns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-13

worth, who are the guests of Miss
Hazel Jones. will return home tomor-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-13

worth, who are the guests of Miss
row.
Mrs. John M. Brunt will go to HoI-
ton Friday with the Topeka chapter of
the Daughter of the American Revolu-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Larimer left to-
day to attend the graduation of Their
daughter, Julia, from Wellesley col
lege. They will be gone about three
weeks, during which time they viii
visit a number Of eastern cities.
Mrs. A. D. Close of Hollenberg,
Washington county is visiting for
few weeks with her son, Mr.. Fred NJ.
Close.
The young people of the First Con-
gregational church, will hold a recsp-
ton in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
Gray, who have lately returned from
Micronesia. Many curios will be ex
hibited Friday, to 5 p. m, in church
parlors.
Ottawa Republic: Mr. and Mrs c. L..
Kendrick, of Topeka, We're the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Cowan Monday.
Mrs. Bertha w. Rogers, of Saginaw,
Mich, and her little daughter, Ruth
Elizabeth, are here for a visit with
Mrs. Rogers parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harmon Wentworth, East Tenth ave-
nus.
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Burke entertain
in honor of their daughter, Miss Dollie
Griffith Those present We're Miss Gus
sic Westland. Miss Ardella Hubbard.
Miss Mamie Lundquist, Miss Olga
Hubbard, Miss Emma Evans. Miss
Audrey Disbrow, Miss Leila Disbrow,
Miss Cornelia Thompson, Miss Kath-
crime Monies and Miss Elma Mulligan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-13

state of Ohio. City of Toledo. Lucas
frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner of the firm of F. ]. Che
new &. Co, doing business in the city of
Toledo. County and State aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the said sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
NV presence this 9Th day of December, A
A. w. GLEASON
5(Seal) Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
and acts directly the blood azad mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Send for
'ei'ilii F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists, 75c-
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-13

A young Chap VINO asked gIrI 10
go driving yesterday took out frfsky
young colt but got cold feet after he
arrived at the girls house and turned
around and went back home. The
girl waited all afternoon for him but
he never telephoned or sent word and
she missed an automobile ride, too,
So there!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-13

1(lc ward Odds and slow numbers of 100, 15c a
= hams,ducks and covert suiting You
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-13
Institute wen Attended.

Burlingame. Kan, June 13-The
Usage county institute is in session
here with an enrolment of about 100.
The city commercial club has provided
lecture course of eight numbers for
the visiting teachers. The instructors
are County superintendent Mary
Kirby and Profs. Strong of Great Bend,
Jennings of Usage City, Parke of Lyn-
don and Dearborn of this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-13
Explosion on a Submarine.

Portsmouth. England, June 13.-Lieu-
tenant Hart was killed and three sail
ors were injured by an explosion Of
gasoline today on board a submarine
boat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-13
HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS

during the past So years has proven its
ability to cure Headache, Bloating,
Vomiting, Poor Appetite, Dyspepsia,
Indigestion or Malaria, Fever and
Ague. You'll find every bottle pure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-13
TO GUARD
YOUR HEALTH

You ought to take an occasional dose
of the Bitters. 1t will prevent the
stomach from becoming weak and the
liver inactive. But if your health is
Door. we urge you to take it regularly
before meals
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-13

Attend Our June Sale of Muslin Underwear-Now Going On
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-13

Lawrence World: Mrs Emma Nell
son has issued invitations for the we'd
ding of her daughter Aleda and Mr.
William X. Ummethun of Topeka. The
wedding will take place Wednesday
June &c. at 1880 from the family
home. AT home cards are enclosed
for after July 1, at $40 Harrison street
Topeka.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-25
Iinnor Cases in City Court.

Three. cases of violation of the liquor Flaws, two on election day and one Sunday violation, all of which were detected by warrants issued upon in- formation from the state police, were disposed of before Judge Mathewson in the city court yesterday.
 All of the accused pleaded guilty and fines were entered by Judge Mathew son on the recommendation of Liquor Prosecutor Niles.
 Charles Harrigan, of 2S6 Hamilton street. charged with keeping open and doing business on election day was fined S25 with costs of $545.
 Thomas Leahy, a saloonkeeper, of 961 State street, pleaded guilty to a similar violation of the liquor laws and was fined $50 with costs of $15.45. Mrs. John Nolan, of 256 Wallace street. was fined $76 with costs of $1460 for violation of the Sunday liquor laws. She was arrested to-day upon information supplied by the state po- lice. Mrs. Nolan's husband is confined to his bed in a helpless condition, and only recently had to be taken in a i closed carriage to swear to his liquor | license before the county commission CTS. Mrs. Nolan has been running the business during his Illness. Liquor Prosecutor Niles told the court that he was sorry for Mrs, Nolan, and that she had promised him not to offend again, 1 When the case of Max Mettler, eharg- ed with embezzlement by agent, was celIed in the city court yesterday morning. 1t was continued until Octo- Der 26. This is the third continuance in this case.
 Mettler was an agent for the Calvin Fruit x Produce Co.,, on lower tSate street, and there are eight counts against the man, aggregating $145.55.
 teen years of age who, with George ISchappa nineteen years old. was arrest ed last spring and convicted of the theft of suit case containing valuables to she extent of $196 from an automo- bile, the property of Joseph H. Spencer of Clinton and put on probation, was yesterday sentenced to sixty days in | jail by Judge Mathewson in the city court
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-25
WORK 0F GENERAL MERIT
THE REGENT CoDIFICATIoN
That of Constitution Which is Published in General Stat utes of Current Gen
 eral Assembly.
lspectal correspondence.l

Hartford, Oct 24-The qualification of the constitution, which is published In the statutes of the current general assembly, chapter PA, is a work. of genuine merit. It comprises theqson- stitutional amendments that have been adopted as a part of the organic law, giving them in order and precision. This codifcationtc can be used with much greater facility than the con- stitution as 1t now stands with the amendments down to 1905. The change in the compensation of members of the general assembly and the increase in the term of office of judges of pro- bate, which were defeated at the town elections, would not necessarily inter- fere with a popular use of the new code as it came from the hands of the joint committees on constitutional amendments. The old provisions gov erning these points could be easily substituted and the codification print ed for public information. The result would be that people in general would have a faE more adequate knowledge
 of the constitution than is now possi- ble. It requires more research than most men can afford to get even a fair idea of the organic law of the state. In the qualification there is no difficulty in getting the information
 that Is wanted. Sooner or later this codifcatlon will be submitted to the people for adoption, Stripped of the
 two changes relative to the compensa- | ton of members and the terms of of flee of judges of probate the codflca-
 tion would be carried without dissent on a popular vote, While no one is
 shedding tears over the rejection of
 the two amendments that were report
 ed by the committee on constitutional amendments, it is to be regretted that the codification must be pigeonholed in
 the Blue Book for an indefinite period.
 The constitution in its present form Is l the least read document in the state.
 That would not be the case with the | eodiflcatlon, could it be placed in the
 hands of the people. It is not prob l able that one man in thousand could
 give an account of the constitutional
 amendments that have been adopted
 since 1928. It is matter of public in-
 terest and concern that the story 1 should be easily accessible.