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Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
NEVADA NINE OWNERS FILE SUIT To DISSOLVE LABOR UNION
BURGLARS PLAY SANTA
CLAUS; LEAVE STOLEN
GOODS FOR VICTIMS
Discovered While Looting Houses,
Robbers Flee, and In Their Hurry
Fail to Carry of Booty Pre-
viously Secured
Bv Associated Press.

Bv Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 25.-Two burg
lars played involuntarily at Santa Claus
last night when they left handsome
Christmas presents in the rooms of Abe
Max, carpenter living at 2220 Mission
street.
Max was awakened early this morning
and saw two men entering his open win
dow. He yelled for help and the men
fed When Max rose to investigate he
discovered that they had left two ex
pensive leather suit cases, which they
had evidently expected to fill with valu-
ables, but which they had not had time
to take with them.
NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-Santa Claus in a
peculiar guise paid visit to John Dislei.
In the night Disler was aroused by a
noise in the dining room behind his room,
and at once decided that there wero
burglars in the house. Rather than take
any chances of being shot at. Dtsler made
great noise in his room for the pur'
pose of soaring TIE burglar.
| He was successful in this and when he
wetn down stairs he found that none OF
! the family silverware had been stolen.
On the contrary, he found on the table In
the dining room a large collection OF
silverware which he had never seen be-
fore. He believes that the burglar had
obtained it from another house and being
scared by the noise he made. fled leav
ing 1t behind.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
w. j. BRYAN OF FLORIDA
APPOINTED TO SENATE
Prominent Democrat, Resident Of
Jacksonville, Succeeds Mallory.
No Relation to the
Nebraskan
az Asaociatel = Press.

BY Associated Press.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. 25.-Gov-
ernor Broward today appointed William
James Bryan of this city to be United
States senator, vice Stephen r. Mallory.
deceased, for the remainder of the term
expiring March A. 1909.
Mr. Bryan is prominent attorney and
now holds the position of county solicitor
for this county. He was born in Orange
county, Florida. October 10, 1876 was
reared in the vicinity of his birthplace,
attended the local schools and later at
tended Emery college, where he grad
uated with the degree of bachelor of arts
in 1898. Three years later he graduated
professionally at Washington and Lee
college and at once began to practice
law in Jacksonville.
MIR. Bryan Is a member of the law firm
of Bryan & Bryan, his partner being
James H. Bryan, chairman OF the state
educational board of control. He has
always been active in politics and at
present is a member of the Democratic
state executive committee.
Two months ago Mr.. Bryan announced
his candidacy for the United States SEN
atorship to succeed Senator Mallory He
is not related to William Jennings Bryan
of Nebraska.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
PRESIDENT
or BANK is
ARRESTED
COLORADO FINANCIER TO BE
PROSECUTED
Depositor Causes Head CT smeIter City
Institution to Be Taken Into Gus
tody Following Closing of
Concern
BY Associated Press.


( DURANGO, Colo. Dec. 25.-Charles E.
Mcconnell, president of the Smelter City
bank, which closed it's doors on December
II. was tonight placed under arrest.
The warrent upon which he was ar
rested was sowrn to by Harry Jackson,
depositor of lne bank, who had $34OC
on deposit when the institution closed its
doors.
ATLANTA, Ga. Dec. 25.-Negotiations
for closing zip the affairs of the Neal
State bank, for which receiver was ap-
pointed yesterday, were begun this after
noon when w. e. Many of the bank and
the officers of the Central Bank and
Trust corporation held conference.
President Chandler of the Central bank,
in the course of statement today, said
he saw no reason why the depositors in
the new bank should not be paid dollar
for dollar, but that final settlement might
require year. He declared it might
be possible for first dividend of ten
per cent within thirty days.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
JAPAN AND
CANADA IN
AGREEMENT
MINISTER LEMIEUx FINISHES
NEGOTIATIONS
Representative of Dominion Govern
ment Ignores American Ambassa-
dor. o'Brien In Discussing
Immigration
Ry Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
TOXIC, Dec. 25.-Rodolphe Lemieux
Canadian minister of labor who con-
cluded his negotiations today with the
Japanese government regarding the reg
ulation of immigration to Canada, said
in an interview:
''My lips are sealed on the subject and
any statement / have to make belongs
first to the dominion government. My
mission will be completed only after my
return to Ottawa. My colleagues there
will be in position to fully discuss and
consider the whole question in its vari-
GUS phases. I have every reason to be-
lieye that a solution of the difficulty will
soon be reached, and am pleased to say
that my negotiations with the Japanese
foreign office were conducted in the
friendliest spirit.
II return with nothing but the most
pleasant recollections.
The Associated Press is in a position
to state that the situation Is identical
with It's previous forecasts Mr.. Lemieux
and Sir Claude M. Macdonald, the Brit
ish ambassador fully agreed with the
terms of memorandum whereunder the
Japanese government outlines It's plans
for the future control of immigration,
the announcement of which will probably
be made, when similar arrangement is
outlined to Thomas j. O'Brien, the Amer
lean ambassador, who it is understood
has submitted a number of suggestions
from the American government for the
consideration of the foreign office.
These suggestions, 1t is believed, largely
served to guide the arrangement sub
mitted to Canada through Mr.. Lemieux,
and there is every reason to believe the
Japanese government will soon submit to
Ambassador OBrien the details of the
plans to control immigration to Ameri-
ca, which practically amount to the pre-
vention of all labor immigration.
The attitude of Mr.. Lemieux toward the
American ambassador has caused much
comment in diplomatic circles Lemieux
entirely ignored the American embassy
and evidently preferred not to discuss
the matter with Ambassador O'Brien. 1t
is understood that the foreign minister,
Viscount Hayashi, throughout his con-
ferences with LemieusA consistently de-
clined to sacrifice any treaty rights, or
to set any limit upon the number of Jap
anese who would be permitted to land
in Canda monthly.
Mr.. Lemieux and party will sail for
home on the Empress, of China tomorrow,
December 26, the Canadian government
having instructed him to report at the
earliest possible moment.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
EASTERN

President Roosevelt remains silent re-
garding row in the naval department and
the resignation of Admiral Brownson,
head of the navigation bureau. Surgeon
General Rixey involved.
Christmas rejoicing is general through
out the country; poor in large cities are
fed and receive gifts
Head of Colorado bank is arrested on
complaint of one of the depositors.
Trial of Caleb Powers In Kentucky is
not delayed by the Christmas holiday.
Mayor Mcclellan Of New York may
GUST water board because of irregularity
in awarding contracts.
Man named W. ]. Bryan is appointed
United States senator from Florida.
Auto collides with cab in Des Moines;
three persons severely hurt.
Posse in Arkansas hunts man who slew
woman and her son.
Aoki, Japanese ambassador at Wash
ington, to leave soon for Toxic
Crossed in love, man and woman in
Philadelphia seek to end troubles by
death.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
MESKH TRIES
TO END LIFE
IN JAIL CELL
MURDERER CAUGHT WITH
RAZOR AT THROAT
STEALS BLADE FROM PRISON
BARBER
Slayer of PatroIman Lyons Deter.
mined to Go to Any End to Defeat
the Law - Watch Over
Man Doubled

Daniel F. Meskil, murderer OF Patrol-
man Patrick Fl. Lyons, made desper
ate attempt to commit suicide at tne
county Jail Monday night.
MeskiI stole razor from the jail ba"-
ber and secreted 1t in his clothing AS
soon as he was alone he made an attempt
to draw the blade across his neck
Meskil is the most closely watched pris-
oner in the county Jail. and his every
movement is observed by vigilant guards
While no one saw him take the razor
from the barber's rack, the loss of the
instrument was noted at once ana re-
ported to the chief jailer.
MesliI was suspected Of being the man
who stole the razor, and close "alch
was placed over him.
The man was observed to go to his cell
and only sufficient time was given MN
to get inside when a number OF guards
rushed to the room and found him JUST
in the act of pulling the razor across nus
throat.
He was seized and after struggle
disarmed, and was then strapped 10 MS
cot and a guard placed over him.
Once each day Meskil is allowed from,
his cell at tie Jail to exercise in the COR
ridor.
Has Lost Jaunty Airs
While he is walking up and down a
watch is kept on him, but of late he ha
been in such a sabdued hurnor that the
vigilance of the men with whom he walks
has been omewhat relaxed.
The exercise walk he takes each da.'
leads him by the station of the Jail bar
Der. In a rack above the chair of the
barber are a number of razors USED III
shaving the prisoners in the jail
AS he passed by, and while no one Was
looking, .Ieskil swiftly took razor.
1t was but a few minutes after the
razor was :aken that its loss was dis
covered
Within the last two or three weeks Mes-
Kill has lost all his jaunty and defiant airs
He has come to realization that he is
within the shadow of the gallows anu
that there is slight chance of escape 1o'
him. ~
To cheat the law. to defeat the ends p
Justice, he las determined to end his lifs
in any way he possibly can, and he tooii
the first opportunity presented him to So
cure a means of ending his existence.
Sheriff Hammel has redoubled his vig.-
lance in caring for .Meskil. No move
nlent of the man is now unobserved and
if he is able to commit self murder while
in the county Jail it will be because he is
endowed with more than superhuman pro
clivlties.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
LOCAL

Daniel E. MeskiI, murderer of Patrol
man Lyons. steals razor from barber at
county jail and tries to cut throat. Is
captured before succeeding in purpose
Members of the board of health threaten
to quit jobs If forced to appoint slate doc
tor to position of assistant.
Mayor Harper engaged preparing his
annual message.
Christmas services held in many
churches of Los Angeles. Interesting pro-
grams given.
Bishop Conaty delivers address at st.
viblana's cathedral.
Young woman fights off robber who
makes desperate attempt to steal her
money
Prisoners at city and county jails are
we'll taken care of Christmas day. Cnar-
table minded supply feasts.
Salvation Army feeds 1000 guests at an
nua dinner in San Pedro street head
quarters.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
POWERS TRIAL HEARD
ON CHRISTMAS DAY
Case Against kentuckian Is Not De-
Iayed-Defense Expects to Com
pIete Its Testimony
Today
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
GEORGETOWN, KY, Dec. 25.-Christ-
mas day in the Caleb Powers trial was
dull, the morning being taken up with
the testimony of W.. B. Day, ex-state
treasurer, ar,l the reading of the deposi
ton of Charles Finley, followed by the
former testimony of the late Dan R. Col
lier.
The defense expects to close tomorrow,
and it is said the commonwealth Is pre-
pared to go on with it's rebuttal testi.
mony. 1t is also said that Henry Yout ,
sey will be brought back to contradict
Powers testimony.
Judge Morton of Lexington, formerl7
counsel in the Powers case, testified thas
he was in The court of appeals room
when the shot was fired that killed Goe-
bel.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
TELEPHONE STRIKE IN
MONTANA NEAR EHD
Union Probably VIII Withdraw De-
mand That injunction Forbidding
Interference with Company
He Dismissed
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
HELENA. Mont, Dec. 25-It now seems
probable that the strike of employees OF
tho Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone com
pany in the states OF Utah. Wyoming and
Montana will be amicably settled
AT a recent conference between those
affected all matters were agreed upon
save the demand OF the unions that in-
junction secured by the federal court here
restraining interference with the business
and property of the company be dismissed.
President Alexander Fairgrieve Of the
Montana Federation of Labor and Vice
President Sullivan OF the Electrical Work
the demand be withdrawn. and the tele-
phone company has been so notified.
Just how soon the final conference can
be held Is not known, but It Is expected
in the immediate future.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
Hidden Money
TEDDY BEAR CRAZE
DYING OUT; LITTLE
DEMAND FOR TOYS
Dealers Ia New York Say FAD Has
Come and oone--Many Left with
Big Stocks Of Imitation
Bruins on Hand
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK. Dec. 25.-The Teddy bear
craze is dying out, according to the deal
ers in New York. When the stores closed
late last night most of the toy depart
ments were pretty well cleared out ex-
cept for Teddy bears. During the holiday
rush, just over, thousands of dogs, ele-
phants monkeys and rabbits made OF
furry cloth and stuffed as are the Teddy
bears were sold, but very few of the
great number of bears that went into
the toy shops early In the season have
left the shelves. Last season the dealers
could not get enough of them. This year
they are drug on the market.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
FRENCH TROOPS AWE
REBELLI0US TRIBES
Two Columns of European Soldiers
Unite-Fiercest Natives Are
Beginning to Pay In
IDENTITIES
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
PARIS, Dec. 25--Official advices re-
ceived from Gen. Liatuer, commander of
the French forces in Algeria, today state
that the two French columns which have
been making an armed demonstration
along the disturbed frontier have formed
junction.
The commanders of the two columns
report that the turbulent tribes have been
greatly impressed by this display of force
and that even the fierce Benis Nassen
tribesmen are beginning ITO pay the in-
IDENTITIES imposed upon them.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
COAST

Nevada mine owners will carry fight
against union into the courts and seek to
have Industrial Workers of World en-
joined
Burglars in San Francisco play Santa
Claus and leave stolen goods in room OF
man they had intended to rob.
Wool growers plan for great convention
to be held in Montana.
Highwayman In San Francisco cap
turede by brave policeman after thrill
ing fight
Telephone strike in Montana is believed
to be nearing an end.
Two men shot dead in railway construc-
ton camp near Butte.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
NEGROES FLEEING FROM
AN OKLAHOMA TOWN
Lynching of Black Man in Muskogee
Followed by Warning to All Of
His Color to Leave at
Once
IN Associated Press.

by Associated Press.
MUSKOGEE, Okla, Dec. 25.-Negroes
are rapidly leaving Henryetta, where the
lynching of James Garden, a negro, oc-
Cured yesterday, following the murder
Of Albert Bates. prominent white busi-
ness man. The blacks were given no.
tice to get out of the town within forty
eight hours.
A second attack was made on the jail
early this morning by mob of citizens
who sought a negro named Smith. charged
with melting Garden to commit the
crime. Sheriff Robertson, however. spir-
tied the man away from the mob and
took him to Okmulgee. Jim Johnson, a
negro who gave Garden a rifle. was also
taken to Okmulgee.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
RAILWAY MOVES TRAINS
DESPITE CLERKS STRIKE
By Associated Press.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 25.-In refutation
of the report that the line is tied up by
a general strike, the Louislna Railway &
Navigation company today sent westward
its morning passenger train for Shreve-
port and announced that the train from
Shreveport would arrive here on time this
evening.
The strike has so far been confined to a
score or more OF clerks in the freight
Office here who struck because they de-
clared a 10 per cent cut In wages had
been made. The company officials an
nounced today that they would make an
effort to move their freight out OF New
Orleans tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
MISS MARLOWE APPEARS
AS STAR IN COMEDY
Opens Season in Philadelphia at Head
of Her Own Company in Play
Written by Young
Irishman
By Assoelated Press.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 25.-Miss Julia
Marlowe appeared for the first time this
season as a star at the head of her own
company at the tAdelphi theater tonight
when she assumed the title role in
.Glorias." a new comedy written for her
by James B. Fagan, a young Irishman,
whose writings are unknown in America
The play is handsomely staged by the
Shuberts, under whose management Miss
Marlowe appears, the three acts showing
picturesque settings of Italy in the six
teenth century.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
HIGHWAYMEN CAPTURED
BY BRAVE LICEMAN
Two Footpads Hold Up Pedestrian in
San Francisco and Fire at Him.
PatroIman Gives Chase,
Risking Life
Rv vAssoclated Press.

BY AssocIuteu FIt55.
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 25.-Two
masked men held up Andrew Judge, a
plasterer, at 1890 o'clock this morning
as he was returning to hi lodgings.
When he shouted for help pistol was
fred point blank in his face. but the
bullet failed to hit him.
Policeman j. L. Farrell pursued the
pair and made a capture after des-
perate struggle in which he was shot at
and narrowly escaped being killed. While
the struggle was in progress one Of the
highwaymen escaped. The man in Gus
tody gives his name as William Kerney,
but refuses to reveal the Identity of his
associate. Eaf
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
VlSCOUNT AOKI is TO
LEAVE SOON FOR HOME
Japanese Ambassador at Washington
to Sail from San Francisco on
the Steamer Manchuria
January z
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.-Viscount
Aoki, the Japanese ambassador, will sail
for home on the steamer Manchuria, leav-
ing San Francisco January z. He will be
accompanied by the Vlscountess Aoki.
The ambassadors original intention was
to take the route from Seattle, but in
Difference to the wishes of his wife and
because of the latter's health, the plans
were changed.
The ambassador will leave washington
on the goth inst. He goes home in
response to summons from his govern
ment for discussion of conditions in
America affecting the island of Japan.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
FOREIGN

Canadian representative concludes
negotiations with Japan regarding the
immigration question:; ignores Amer
lean Ambassador.
Battleship fleet celebrates Christmas
in Port of Spain.
London nearly deserted; residents
spend holidays in the country
Dutch cabinet resigns owing to de-
feat of army estimates; parliament may
also be dissolved.
yellow fever which has been raging
in Barbados ischecked.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
Father and Son Burn to Death

BY AssocIated Fress.
NORTH DOVER, Dell Dec 25.-Two
persons were burned to death and an
other fatally hurt in fire that destroyed
the general store and apartment house Of
J. M. Currier today. Michael Veltrie,
aged so, who lived over the store, and
Joseph. his son. aged 13, were burned to
death. Mrs. veltrie jumped from a lad
der and was internally injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
Ruef to Fight Indictments

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec, 25The fact
that Abraham Ruef will fight the indict-
ments pending against him was revealed
when Attorney O'Connor his counsel.
secured twenty-six days time in which
to file a bill of exceptions to the order
of Judge Dunno, denying the motion to
set aside the true bills against him.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
Yellow Fever Checked

ST. THOMAS. Dec. 25.-The health au-
thorities at Bridgetown, Barbados. where
a number of deaths from yellow fever oc-
Cured In November. have resumed their
isstiance of clean bills of health to ves-
sells departing from that port
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
Fire Loss is $4,000

BY Al soclated FIes5'
CHICAGO. Dec. 25.-The Burton build
ing, .n-S1 Van Buren street, was damaged
by fire today. The structure was occu-
pied by a number of small manufacture
ing plants. The total loss is estimated
at 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
SUMMARY OF THE News
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity:
Increasing cIoudlness Thursday and
probably rain by night; light north
east winds, changing to south.
Maximum temperature yesterday,
n degrees; minimum, az degrees.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-04-24
Hospital Notes.

Mrs. Ella Flynn is the new patient al
the st. Johnsbury hospital. Those who
have returned to their homes are Mark
Brook, St. Johnsbury Center; Harry A,
Graves, st. Johnsbury.
Every precaution has been taken to
prevent aspread of the disease diphtheria
which the patients were exposed to last
week and new patients will be received
in few days The quarantine which
was placed on the institution Saturday
was removed Monday.
At Brightlook hospital the following
patients have been received: CLYDE Pres,
ton, Barton Landing; Mrs. James But
SON Barnet; Steward Griggs, Newport
Mrs. Lucy Holtham, Sutton Mrs Tohn
Griffin, West Charleston; Mrs. Sara
Dea, Mrs. Martha Dean, Herbert Har-
den, St. Johnsbury. The following have
returned to their respective homes.
George Miles, Emily King, J. B. White,
st. Johnsbury.
Mrs. Ella, Smith is on case in Nor.
witch and Miss Alice DuRochers is in
Hardwick on a case "
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-04-24

Wy
With the death of Mrs Louisa Cheney
Dyer at Chicago, April 6, passes away
the last of the noted Cheney family who
went to Chicago 70 years ago, headed
by Israel Cheney of Vermont. She was
50 years old, and the youngest of -
children. Stopping at Chicago but
short time they went to Beloit, where
Mr.. Cheney built the first house in that
city, giving it its name. He was one of
the first men to begin the first steam
road that was laid in Illinois, having
gone through this country previously on
horseback. He moved his large family
from Vermont by wagon. Some of the
older residents of this town and Lunen-
burg will remember with interest this
noted family.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-04-24
Farewell Services.

I As Sunday was the last time that Rev.
DR.. Edward D. Eaton would occupy the
North church pulpit, the church was
filed at both services, the farewell ser
mon being delivered in the morning. DR..
Eaton spoke from the words of Paul
found in Colossians 2: 10, Eye are COM
plete in him." presenting Christ as the
solution of the worlds problems. Light,
love and life were the three things that
the soul craved and needed to be com
plete in Him." At the close of his SER
mon he spoke briefly of his departure, ex-
pressing his deep appreciation of the
unfailing courtesy, kindness and coopera-
ton that had been shown him by every
one.
At the evening service the scriptures
were read by Rev. A. Francis Walch,
prayer was offered by Rev. DR.. S. g.
Barnes and the address of the evening
was by Bishop Berry. The latter gave
stong address on christian union and
urged that all be optimists and work for
the betterment OF the world. The choir
sang in closing God be with you till we
meet again" and the service closed with
the benediction pronounced by Rev. ]. A.
Thompson.
Monday evening an informal reception
was held in the chapel to DR.. Eaton and
his family which was largely attended.
After social greetings had been exchanged,
Mrs. Hubert w. Brooks sang two solos
and DR.. Eaton spoke upon the recent
peace congress in New York at which he
was a delegate, giving a graphic account
of this memorable gathering. Mrs.
Anna Somerville Cross followed with
two solos after which Arthur F. Stone
expressed the appreciation of the church
for the work of DR.. Eaton and his family
in the church and community. DR..
Eaton responded with much feeling and
spoke, as on the Sunday previous, of the
constant JOY and blessing it had been to
himself and family to share with the St.
Johnsbury people in all the good things
of the past year He said they were
greatly touched by all these expressions
of friendship and hoped this was not the
end of our christian fellowship.
Rev. A. H, Gage followed with a ten
der tribute to DR.. Eaton's helpfulness as a
brother pastor, leading in the closing
prayer.