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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-04-16
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Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
MAIN BREAKS:
CARSDELAY YED
WATER TEARS SURFACE FROM
STREET
Hole Twenty Feet Deep Dug by Ter-
rifle Flow from Big Pipe
on Sunset BouIe-
ward

The breaking of two-foot water main
on Sunset boulevard opposite the power
station, near West Olive street, last night
resulted in the washing away of one
street car track and the delay of the
Hollywood and Colegrove service for
hours. The tremendous pressure OF the
water tore away almost the entire sur
face of the street for a quarter of block
and dug a hole twenty-five feet wide,
fifty feet long and twenty feet deep.
All night gang of men worked to re-
pair the damage and put the tracks in
condition to handle the car service to-
day.
The cause of the accident is not known,
but shortly after O'clock. with roar
and a shaking of the surrounding ground
the water, with terrific force, gushed out.
The stream was unchecked for an hour,
when the employees Of the water COM
pany finally were able to shut it off BY
then the north track of the Los Angeles
Pacific had been destroyed, and had the
flow continued a few minutes longer the
south rails would have gone.
Hundreds of passengers We're delayed
for hours. BY transferring to the south
tracks at the affected point the service
was continued, though no attempt could
be made to meet the schedules.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
BANDITROBS
} DRUG STORE
AND CLERK EX-
CHANGE SHOTS
Thief Deliberately Fires Twice, but
Misses-Steals Money from
TIL and Rides
Away
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SACRAMENTO. Oct pa lone high
wayman rode up to the drug store of f.
j. Quirin at Twentieth and j streets at
10 o'clock tonight, held up the clerk, fired
two shots at him, robbed the till and
rode away, bareback, on his horse, going
south on Twentieth street to M, where
he fired a shot into the air and disap-
peared. He secured $45 from the cash
register. M. Sydenstrecker, the clerk,
snapped a 22-caliber revolver four times
at the robber, but the cartridges failed
to explode.
While the clerk was waiting on Gus
toner who was accompanied by little
girl, the robber entered the front door
OF the store and pointing big revolver
at Arthur Labare, boy who was sit
ting on stool, said: II am highway
man, hold up your hands, Labare fell
from the seat in fright, the customer
backed out of the store, followed by his
little girl, and Sydenstrecker, who was
behind the counter, dropped to his knees
and made for the rear of the store.
The robber jumped on the counter and,
leaning far over deliberately fired a
shot a Sydenstrecker' back, but missed.
Sydenstrecker secured his small revolver
and returned to confront the robber.
He pulled the trigger OF the antlquateo
weapon, but the shells would not explode.
Four times, while the robber was with
in less than ten feet Of him, Syden-
strecker snapped the hammer. The rob
ber threw his arm over his face and
lodged each time until he finally under
stood that the weapon was useless and
then he raised his own revolver and fired
a second shot. The bullet passed through
two sides of glass case and a partition
and into the wall in the rear room, miss
ing Sydenstrecker, who got out the back
way, and the robber tapped the till and
escaped
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
STRAUS IS AIDING
AMERICAN COMMERCE
TARIFF EXPERT PREPARES VAL.
UABLE STATISTICS
Cabinet Official Asks Boards Of Trade
to Send Representative to
Meeting in WASH
ington
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-With view
t0 rendering practical aid to the CONNER
cial and Industrial interests of the
United States and to the promoting OF
the foreign commerce of this country,
Secretary Straus of the department of
commerce and labor has caused to be
prepared a pamphlet by N. I. Stone, the
tariff expert of the bureau of manufac-
lures.
The pamphlet contains study of the
commercial union and conditions, to-
gether with a statement of the results al
ready achieved by the department of
commerce and labor in promoting Amer
ica's foreign trade. 1t urges that con-
gress be brought to a realization of the
magnitude and the Importance of this
task and give it support with funds COM
mensurate with the work to be done.
With view of developing the most
practical plan for rendering the depart
ment of great service to the commercial
interests of the country and at the same
time to enable the department to enlist
the cooperation of such interests, Secre-
tary Strauss has invited the chamber of
commerce and boards of trade Of twenty
of the leading cities of the country to
appoint committees to meet here. Decem-
ber 5 to consider with him ways and
means of accomplishing these objects.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
BATTLESHLPS
TO START ON
DECEMBER is
ROOT DEFENDS PRESIDENTS
ACTION
NEWSPAPER CORRESPONDENTS
BARRED
Secretary of State Says There Is
Nothing improper In Sending
the Fleet to Pacific
Waters
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Oct 26.-Secretary
Metcalf today announced that 1t has
been definitely settled that the Atlantic
fleet will leave Hampton Roads on De-
cember 16 for its cruise to the Pacific
coast.
This announcement followed con-
ference held at the White House. to
which the president summoned Secre-
tary Metcalf Rear Admiral Evans, who
will command the fleet on it's cruise to
the Pacific, and Rear Admiral Brown
son, chief of the bureau of navigation
of the navy department.
The conference was called to con-
tinue more in detail the cabinet meet
ing discussion of naval affairs yester-
day. The discussion related particu-
larly to details of the Atlantic fleets
cruise to the Pacific. 1t Is understood
that matters were In such shape that
he president was thoroughly informed
on all important items Of the itinerary
Evans in Good Health
Admiral Evans, who has been con-
fined to his apartments on account of
an indisposition, looked and declared
himself to be much improved in health.
The bureau of insular affairs today
received a cablegram from Governor
General Smith of the Philippines ask
ing that the Atlantic fleet be permitted
to visit Manila during the week begin
ming February 10 in order to attend the
pre-Lenten festivities. The fact that
the fleet will not have arrived in Pa
cific waters by that time precludes this.
. Secretary Metcalf stated that the
ques tion of allowing newspaper cores
pondents to accompany the fleet was
discussed and the conclusion reached
not to allow newspaper men aboard,
but officers of the fleet would be desig-
mated to send such news as might be
thought desirable to make public.
Defend't Presidents Action
mo such relation exists between
America and Japan as would make 1t
improper to send the American fleet in
to the Pacific, If there were. the rela-
tions between America and Great Brit
ain and the rotations between America
and France, which are the same, would
forbid the maintenance of the battle
ship fleet In the Atlantic ocean,"
This was the reply returned by Sec.
retary Root to the direct question as to
whether Japan had entered any protest
against the dispatch of Admiral Evans
fleet to the Pacific next December.
The statement was made at the con-
clusion of a long conference between
Secretary Root and Ambassador Aoki
of Japan at the state department today.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
FORGER IS
ARRESTED
CAUGHT AFTER PASSING FOUR
CHECKS
Portland Man, Said to Have Lived a
Year by Fraud, Trapped by
Mulcted but Suspicious
Storekeeper

c. r. Howes, said by the police to be
one of the shrewdest and most daring
forgerS who have ever operated in Los
Angeles, was arrested by Detectives Ho-
sick and Craig yesterday afternoon three
hours after his arrival in this city and
soon after he had succeeded In passing
his fourth fictitious check.
Howes Is a candy maker and for years
lived in Portland and followed that work.
About year ago he gave up his position,
according to statements Capt. Flammer
declares he has made, intending to make
living by forging checks.
He was successful from the first, main
tanning at all times cool front, and al
lowing nothing suspicious to enter into
any transactions.
About two months ago Howes visited
San Francisco. There he cashed several
fictitious checks, expending the proceeds
gambling. A few days ago he learned the
police of the northern city suspected him
and came to Los Angeles.
"I cashed few fictitious Checks" he
Is said to have told detectives, "and
started for Los Angeles. When reached
here / found myself without funds and
started out to rake UP some money.
"I had number of worthless checks
in my pocket and these filled out, MAX
ing them payable to S. S. Silverson and
signing them with the name of H. G. Nc
Cleod, jr., of Portland
''I went to the store owned by r. e.
Mcintosh at 447 South Spring street and
ordered s25 suit. In payment for 1t
gave the clerk a check for $40, which he
took without question and handed me
SIS change.
'I went to Kahn & Co.'S store, 457 South
Broadway, where I purchased another
$25 suit and gave a check on the Ma
tional Bank of California for $40 in pay
ment They gave me back SIS and took
the suit and left.
II then cashed several small checks on
different stores, and later went to J. A.
Jepson & Co., 537 South Spring street,
where had another check cashed, while
few minutes later w. Hunter of Hunter
& Co., SAL South Broadway, cashed an
other for $40 for me-
Howes was arrested a short distance
from Hunters. The young man had been
asked by Mr.. Hunter for his street ad-
dress and had given 625 South Grand
avenue. After he had left the store Mr..
Hunter sent a clerk out to that number
and learned that no one of that name
or description given roomed there.
Upon the clerks return the police were
notified and the detectives started on
the case.
They recognized Howse from the de-
scription which had been given of him.
When accosted the young man did not
try to conceal his identity, burt seemed to
take his arrest as a matter of course.
When searched at the station he was
found to have twenty-six blank checks
in his pockets and several signed by III.
c.. McClead
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
STRIKE BREAKERS AND
POLICE IN FIERCE RIOT
Officers Attacked by Mobs and Three
of Them Are Taken to Hos
pltaI in Serious Con-
dition
By Associated Press.


YONKERS, N T., Occ. 26.-As a result
of an attempt of the Yonkers City Rail-
Nay company to run cars this afternoon
three policemen and strikebreaker are
in the hospital. Two cars that ran along
Riverdale avenue were attacked by mob
and every pane OF glass in them was
smashed with stones.
Mounted policemen who tried to drive
back the rioters were knocked OFF their
horses and finally were rescued by other
policemen. who charged into the mabs.
The motorman on one of the cars at
tackled was struck in the head by stones
ard knocked unconscious.
He and two policemen were taken to
the hospital. A similar scene was en-
acted in Warburton avenue. Policeman
Kennedy, who tried to restore order,
was hit on the head with a stone and
severely cut After their attack on the
cars the mob tore UP the switch poles
in the tracks in Warburton and Ash
burton and threw them into the water.
1T is expected the White Plains national
guard will be brought here to restore
order.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
SA WE'D FROM GALLOWS|
BY CHANCE QUESTION
MURDER CASE COMPLETE; Bull
LET DOESN'T FIT
italian All but Convicted of Staying
Another Declared Not Guilty
After Size of Ball Is
Discovered
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Oct. ga casual remark
of a witness In Judge Chetlains court
yesterday saved man of conviction on
circumstantial evidence. Indeed, the state
had presented such seemingly conclusive
proof that Angelo Serpico had killed Sal
vatore Serpico that conviction and a
death penalty were almost certainly ex-
pected. This strong structure or PROOF
built up by the state collapsed like
bubble when the case was about to go
to the jury.
A casual question asked of DR.. Warren
Hunter, coroner's physician, on cross ex-
animation developed that Salvatore Ser
pico was killed by a bullet from 32-
caliber revolver. The defendants re-
volver was 38-caliber.
Prior to that important testimony AS
sistant States Attorney Fleming had
presented a chain of evidence apparently
complete. Against this array of evidence
the defendant was able to present only
a feeble defense. He took the stand
and denied the shooting. He admitted
having drawn revolver, but was unable
to explain the exploded cartridges. On
cross examination by Mr.. Fleming when
asked to account for Salvatore Serpico's
death he said:
Louis did it." He could not tell who
Louis was except that he was an Italian
VINO mad Deen present IN tne saloon ana
who had since fled.
DR.. Hunter was the last witness called
He gave his opinion that death was due
to shock and hemorrhage caused by the
bullet wound.
by the way, DIR. Hunter" Attorney
Hanlon for the defense asked, have you
the bullet that you found in the body?'
Certainly" DR.. Hunter replied. and
he handed the bullet to the lawyer.
kI.ae f- n aoItY tY.eNs knvrtl lat \.
torney Hanlon exclaimed.
The bullet was then placed in the
revolver owned by the defendant and 1t
ratified in It's empty cartridge. After a
short deliberation the jury returned a
verdict of not guilty.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
NEVADA MINES MAKE
REMARKABLE SHOWN
Output in GoIdfleId District Last Week
ls $500 Tons-SmeIters Re-
fuse to Take More
Ore
Hy Associated Press.

I5y ABsOc1ated Press.
GOLDFTBLD, Oct. 26-The output of
the mines and leases OF the Goldtield dis
trict for the week ending last night was
$500 TONS having a total estimated value
of $5O9,920. This Is remarkable show
ing in view OF the prevailing financial
conditions throughout the country. which
have a direct effect on the production Of
the mines.
The smelters have practically refused
to receive ore, presumably on account Of
the money stringency, as they have an
nounced that they will only receive ship
ments to be settled for at their con-
yenience.
As a result of this announcement, local
smelters have been closed for the last
three days and the mines have shipped
no ore. The Mohawk Jumbo, the heav-
lest shipping leased camp, has also been
closed since Monday afternoon. pending
new survey of Its underground
workings.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
PASSENGER ON OCEAN
LINER JUMPS 0VERB0 0ARD
By Associated Press,

NEW YORK. Oct. 2e.--Herbert Parltin.
a passenger on the steamer Baltic, which
arrived today from Liverpool. leaped
overheard last Sunday night and was
drowned. Parlrin gave a fellow passen-
ger the address OF woman in Hull.
England. asking that she be notified. Then
he rushed to the rail and jumped over
board. The liner was stopped and a
lsfeboat lowered. but no trace Of the man
could be found.
Parkin was on his way to Kansas.
where. IT is said, he was soon to have
been married.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
Too Busy
PARENTS ILL, COUPLE
WAIT 81 YEARS TO WED
courtship Is Extended Over Long
Period, Owing to FaithfuIness
of Each to Invalid
Father

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Oct. 26.-There is to be a
wedding in st. Patrick's CHURCH at Rich
mond, Staten island, soon, which will,
bring to happy close a patient wooing.
John seaver, the prospective bridegroom.
and Margaret ". Pfaff, the prospective
bride, have had courtship lasting
twenty-one years because of the faithful
ness of each to an invalid father.
Seaver is about 45 years old and Miss
Pfaff is in the thirties. Seaver's father
died about five months ago. aged &c. and
Miss Pfaff's father died few weeks
ago aged rs.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
THREE KILLED IN FIRST
WRECK ON UNDERGROUND"
Train in London Subway Crashes Into
Another-Accident Due to
Fog, Which obscured
Signals
Ry Associated Press.

Ry Associated Press.
LONDON, Oct. 26.-Three persons were
killed and dozen injured this morning
iii a rear-end collision at the,West Hemp
stead station of the Metropolitan under
ground railroad. The rear train it APP
pears, ran past the signals in a fog and
crashed into train standing at the sta
tion.
This is the first accident oil the kind
since system of electric signalling was
installed, which, it was claimed, would
absolutely preclude the possibility of
such catastrophe. 1t is also said to be
the first accident resulting in the death
of passenger, although billions of per-
sons have been carried since the opening
of the road.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
Miners Refuse to Cali Strike

GOLDFIELD, New, Oct. 26.-The local
union of the Western Federation of Miners
has decided to take no action on the
proposition to call sympathetic strike on
account of the walkout of the laborers
employed by the Nevada California Min
ing company at Bishop. Cal.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
EASTERN

Financial situation in the east is clear
ing. Calmness all that is necessary u
prevent any further fiurries.
Date is set by naval department Tor
the departure of battleship fleet to Pacific
waters Secretary Root says there Is no
cause for protest by Japan.
William j. Bryan says President Roose-
Welt is not to blame for conditions tnat
have clouded country's financial horizon.
President Roosevelt issues Thanksgiv-
ing day proclamation, naming the last
Thursdav in November as the day to be
generally observed.
several italians are drowned when a
train overturns in Maine
Chicago clearing house, in order to
protect banks, adopts certificate system.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
Collins Petition Denied
By Associated Press.

BY ABsOcIHteu tIe5s'
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 26.-Judge Law
lor today denied the motion OF Attorney
George D. Collins who is under sentence
of fourteen years for perjury. to dismiss
the proceedings against him. In regard
to the settlement of Collins bill of ex-
oeptions ON his appeal to the supreme
court continuance of two weeks was
granted.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
"MANY HAPPY RETURNS"
TO YOU, Mr.. PRESIDENT
Theodore Roosevelt viii Today ceIe-
brate Forty-nInth Anniversary of
His 5lrth-cuiet Family
Rejoicing
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, oct. 2s.--President
Roosevelt will be 40 years old to-
morrow.
Besides a quiet family rejoicing he
will receive congratulations from mem
bers of the Hungarian club OF New
tuted by that club several years ago IN
presenting themselves to the president
of the United States on the anniversary
of his birth.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
TAFT NARROWLY ESCAPES
INJURY IN COLLISION
Secretary of War Inspects New Rail-
way Line in the Philippines
and Figures in Accl-
dent
By Associated Press.

MANILA, Oct. 46-Secretary Taft made
an inspection of the partly completed
extension of the Manila-Dagupan railway
Friday He rode twenty-five miles on the
first passenger train over the line and
incidentally was a participant in the
first accident on the road.
Near the terminus a fiat car in front of
Mr. Taft's car was derailed and nearly
took his car with it. The Taft car ran
completely on top of the fiat car.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
SLEUTH'S GOLD STAR,
NO. Is, STOLEN ON CAR
San Francisco Detective Robbed Of
Badge Valued at $t5o-Thlnks
Thief Saw Him Show 1t
to Conductor
Hy Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 26.-Detective
Sergeant Edward Gibson was robbed of
his star in Mission street car this morn
ing. 1t is valued at $3.50, being of solid
gold and bears the hoodoo number 20.
The officer thinks 1t was taken by some
one who saw him show 1t to the con-
ductor.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
First Mate Fatally Hurt

BY Associated Pra11.
SAN FRANCISCO. Oct 26.-Injuries
which are likely to prove fatal were sus-
tained this morning by A. Vilien, first
mate of the British steamer DunferDlin.
as the result OF a fall into q deep for-
ward hold OF the vessel.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
PRESIDENT IN FAVOR OF
SEPARATE STATEHOOD
Believes New Mexico and Arizona
Should Not Be United-Thinks
Action vii Be De-
Iayed
Ry. Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2e. President
Roosevelt announced through Senator
Flint of California today that he will
use his influence for separate statehood
for Arizona and New Mexico.
TIE president, however, expresses the
opinion, that nothing in that direction
can be accomplished at the next session
of congress.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
LOCAL

Broken water main washes away track
on Sunset boulevard, delaying Hollywood
and Colegrove traffic
People are aroused, declares Senator
Belshaw to City club, and good govern
ment should follow.
Co-operation marks first cleanup Sat
,lrday of sanitation crusade.
Mrs. James p. Burns, injured In apart
ment house fire, succumbs. Maids con-
dition critical.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
CnAST

Armed bandit holds UP a drug store In
Sacramento, fires at clerk and robs cash
drawer.
Senator Nixon of Nevada announces
that the Consolidated Mines company
will pay another big dividend soon.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
rOREIGN

English police foil plan to assassinate
King Edward. Suspect is arrested and
confesses. -
Russian municipality extends aid to
Westinghouse concern. which holds con-
tract In st. Petersburg
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
TODAY NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity:
Cloudy, with showers Sunday; light
southwest wind. Maximum temper
ature yesterday, 65 degrees; mimi
mum, SO degrees.