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Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
THREE KILLED ON
FRENCH NAVAL SHIP
ADMIRAL CHARGES SHELLS ARE
DEFECTIVE
Holds Inferior Projectiles Responsible
for Premature Explosions During
Maneuvers-Three Out of Six
One Boats Record
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
TOULON, France, Aug. 2.-Three men
were killed and five others wounded by
the explosion of gun during target
practice today on board the French
training ship Couronne. Two of the
wounded men sustained dangerous in
jures.
PARIS Aug. S-After the recent naval
maneuvers reports were current that the
shells used were bad and burst prema-
turely. These reports are confirmed now
by Admiral Louchard. He says Tat the
shooting was attended with results which
were very bad.
The premature bursting of shells was
not confined to the smaller guns. The
battleship Suffern had six premature ex-
plosions out of twelve shells fired, the
Republique one and the Carnot three out
of five. The st. Louis had eleven prema-
ture explosions out of twelve shells fired
and some of these shells burst within
fifty yards of the ship. Thanks to the
initial velocity of the black powder that
was used, the admiral said, there were
no casualties, but that would not have
been the case had melenite been used.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
SELL ENGLAND CANNED
GOODS GERMANY Rejects
New British Law Gives Authorities
Right to Refuse Admission to
Defective lmports-Burns
Secures Act
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
LONDON, Aug. 2.-The bill introduced
by John Burns, president of the local
government board, enabling the board OF
trade to institute more stringent regula'
tions "for the prevention of danger aris-
ing to the public health from the impor-
tation, preparation, storage and distribu-
ton of articles of food" passed its sec
ond reading in the house of commons to-
day.
The bill empowers the authorities at all
ports to inspect food imports, take sam
pies and destroy unsound goods Burns
declared that he had received report
that a German consul had said the Amer
ican meat packers had informed his gov
ernment they were willing to consent
to the inspection of any meat provided
that whatever goods the German officials
rejected should be returned to the pack
ers, as they could be sold in the United
Kingdom.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
SCHMITZ' STATUS WILL
BE SETTLED NEXT WEEK
Ry Associated Press.

BY ASSOCIdleu tItsS.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2.-Application
for a writ of mandamus to compel Audi
tor Horton to recognize his authority and
validity of his appointment was made 10
the supreme court today by Harry j.
McKanny, secretary of Mayor Taylor. The
supreme court justices have signified that
they will give the matter immediate con-
sideration and a decision may be had
early next week.
This action, which will determine the
legality of DIR. Taylor's selection as
mayor, was decided upon as the best
means of settling the claims of Schmitz
to hold on to the office after his convic-
ton for a felony. Although the suit is
begun in the name of McKanny, it is
the decision that will determine the stat
us of Mayor Taylor, inasmuch as Nc
Kanny received his appointment from
Taylor.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
IMPOVERISH CUBA TO
PREVENT REVOLUTION
Danger Thought Minimum with Treas
ury Low-ProVisiona Government
Plans Vast mprovements-Re-
public Will Continue Work
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
HAVANA, Aug at being the opinion
of almost every one except the politi-
clans that If there is little money in the
treasury on the re-establishment of the
Cuban republic the possibility of trouble,
which might lead to the downfall of the
republic, will be reduced to minimum,
plans have been made for vast and much
needed improvements.
The provisional government will start
the program of improvement by road
building and accomplish as much as pos
sible during the occupation. 1t will then
turn over the plan to the re-established
republic with what will amount to orders
to carry 1t out.
The railroad scheme offers the best
illustration of the plans. Completed this
work as now planned will cost $13,0O0,000
of which $4,500,0O0 has already been ap-
portioned to be expended during the pres.
ent fiscal year.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
BRITISH MUSCLES AND
HEADS NOT SHRINKING
School Hecords Show Boys of 1907
Weigh Five Pounds More Than
Those of 1885-Hats
Larger
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
LONDON, Aug. 2.-That the British
head is shrinking and British muscles are
degenerating, as recently charged by sci
entists was refuted at the meeting of the
British association at Leicester Records
for the last twenty years at Marlborough
college show that the 14-year-old boys
there average five pounds heavier and
nearly an inch taller than the boys of
1885.
A halter who furnishes hats for six
school vouches that hats of 2l1s inches
circumference formerly were demanded,
while now hats % inches in circumference
are needed continuously.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
FINANCIAL CRISIS PAST,
SAYS GEORGE E. ROBERTS
Former Mint Director Takes Up New
Work in Chicago Bank-Pros-
perity Never Greater,
He Thinks
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Aug. 2.-George e. Roberts,
former director of the mint, assumed
his new position as president of the Com
mercial National bank yesterday,
Said Mr.. Roberts: 81 believe that the
slight check we have experienced during
the past few months has been good
thing. 1t has proved that business Is on
a firm footing.
Capital undoubtedly is invested pretty
near to the limit and the brief period of
stringency shows that the resources of
the country were great enough to have
withstood any temporary pressure. The
country was never in more prosperous
condition"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
SCULPTOR ST. GAUDENS
IN SERIOUS CONDITION
Health Has Been Failing for More
Than a Year, and Past Month
Decline Has Been Remark
ably Rapid
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
CORNISH, N. H., Aug. 2-August st.
Gaudens, the sculptor, is seriously Ill al
his home in this village and grave fears
are entertained that he will not recover
On Wednesday Mr.. st. Gaudens' condi-
tion was such that it was feared that he
would not live through the night. He
rallied, however, and yesterday was car
ried to his studio, where he criticised
and directed the work of his assistants
Mr. ST. Gaudens has been in failing
health for more than a year. and for the
past month his decline has been very
rapid. He has been almost helpless and
unable to walk.
He has been in his studio nearly every
day, being carried there by his attend
ants. He could do little work himself,
but has directed the work of his corps
of assistants.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
FISH STILL THINKS HE,
NOT HARTMAN, OWNS ROAD
Declares He Has 12,452 Shares Of
Stock to the Latter's 1870.
Opponent Denies
Figures
By Associated l less.

By Associated less.
NEW YORK, Aug. 2.-D. H, Hartman
and Stuyvesant Fish, whom Hartman
ousted from the presidency of the Illinois
Central, differ over the ownership of
stock of that road.
The trouble arose over a statement
given out by Fish, announcing his posi-
tion at the next annual meeting of the
Illinois Central stockholders in which he
said Hartman owned only 1870 shares of
Illinois Central stock, against 1882 held
by himself.
When this statement was shown to Har-
riman he said: "I have been the largest
stockholder in Illinois Central ever since
1 have been in the company, and Fish
knows it,"
Fish, when informed Of Harriman's
statement said the figures he had given
out were correct.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
RUNS DEMOCRATIC LEADER
CLOSE FOR SENAT0RSHIP
Governor Vardaman of Mississippi
Gives John Sharp Williams Hard
Race for Nomination-Ma-
jority 5000
By Associated Press,

By Associated Press.
JACKSON, Miss, Aug. 2-Returns this
morning bear out the indications that
John sharp williams has been nominated
for United States senator The supporters
of Governor Vardaman say that his ma
iority will be less than 10000 and may not
go above 5000.
Returns tonight show a considerable re-
duction in the majority of Williams
Vardaman polled an unusually heavy
vote in the country precincts and as
these districts report the contest is be-
coming close
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
SAY JAPANESE ARE sKETcHING
FORTS THROUGHOUT WORLD
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. 2.-Four American
school teachers who have arrived from
the Philippines via Asia and Europe
bring tales of the activity of the Jap
anese. They are w. c. Meyer of Keats,
Kas; c. A. Mckee of Indiana, Pa; II. d.
Fisher of Hunter, Okla, and e. M. Eli
son of Greeneville, Tenn
Wherever they stopped in India or
other British possessions they declared
they found Japanese busily engaged in
making sketches of fortifications and
harbors.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
THREATENS CALL TO ARMS
If MINERS ARE RESISTED
Minnesota Strike Leader Calls Meet
ina-Men Out Have Rifles-Day
Passes 0uietIy-Situation
Dangerous
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
DULUTH, Mimi, Aug. ALI was qulel
IN the IIibbing and Eveleth districts this
morninp and larger forces were at work
at ali the mines The strike leader, Pe-
triella. sent John MAXI, president of the
local branch of the Western Federation
of Miners, to Nashwauk to call meeting
of the strikers there. He says If there is
any Interference from the sheriff he is
prepared to call armed men from all parts
of the range to resist.
Chief Madde at Chisholm last evening
investigated the stories that the strlkers
u,ere armed. He found number of men
u,aitine at their homes wearing cartridge
belts and armed with rifles. The sltua-
ton is dangerous.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
RULERS OF GERMANY AND
RUSSIA TO MEET AT SEA
Surrounded by kaiser's Fleet, VIII
Greet One Another on Yacht.
No Significance, 1t Is
Said
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
BERLIN, Aug. 2.-Emperor William OF
Germany and Emperor Nicholas of Rus
sia are to meet tomorrow in the Baltic
sea off Swindemunde. Emperor William
will be on board the imperial yacht Ho-
henzollern and the Russian emperor on
his yacht, the Standard.
The German Baltic fleet will be pres
ent The German authorities are taking
every precaution to insure the safety of
the Russian emperor. a large number
of marine policemen will be sent to
guard duty on shore.
The meeting is for no specific political
purpose, 1t is said.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
To Yosemite by Bail, Only s12 for the
Round "Trip

During August l6-day round trip tickets from
Merced TO the hotel and camps in Yosemite.
via yosemite Valley r. R., Will cost you only
s1s, about pne-third the stage fare of past
years. A quick comfortable trip of unequaied
scenic beauty through the picturesque Merceo
river canyon Th. snow-clad peaks, majestic
waterfalls ana waving pine forests OF Yosemite
await you Fine trout fishing in the canyon
and valley. Daily train from Merced at 2'So
p. m. Write O. w. Lehmer traf. mgr, Mer-
Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
EATS ONIONS, AVOIDS
MEDICINE; LIVES TO 1o7
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. 2,-Mrs. Catherine
Gilligan, at the age of 107 years and 4
months, is dead at her home in the
Bronx. Mrs. Gilligan ascribed her long
eyity to her habit of eating onions at
every meal and her refusal to worry
abkut anything. She never tasted medi-
cine.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
s5oo,ooo Tannery Fire

BY Associated Press
ToMAHAWK. Wis. Aug. 2.--Fire in
the Tomahawk branch of the United
States Leather company laid the entire
plant in ruins 1t is probable that the
big plant will be rebuilt. The plant was
one of the tanneries absorbed several
years ago. The loss is about 100000.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
REPAIR SHIP FOR WORK AT
SEA WILL BE EQUIPPED

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-The supply
ship Culgoa is to be fitted up by the navy
department as a repair vessel with full
equipment of machinery for repairing
vessels at sea- The decision is the out
come of request made by Admiral
Evans.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
FIRST GoVERNMENT-BUlLT
BATTLESHIP AWAITS TRIAL
pu A Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug, 2.--The trial trip of
the battleship Connecticut will be made
over the Rockland, Me-, course, August
3 and O. Rear Admiral Evans will be
aboard.
The Connecticut is the first battleship
of the first class to be built by the gov
ernment instead of by contractors.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
BREMERToN DRY DOCK BIDS
REJECTED AS TOO HIGH
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-Bids for the
Bremerton drydock have been rejected.
The lowest bid as submitted approxi-
mated the entire amount available for
the construction of the dock, leaving
nothing with which to purchase a Gals
son, pumping and other appliances which
would cost about $3500O0. The depart
ment will refer the matter to congress.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
San Dleean Kills Himself

Ey Associated Press
SAN DIEGO, Aug. A-Ropert Hopyn.
despondent man of So years, committed
suicide late this afternoon by shooting
himself at his residence on Ninth street.
Ill health was the cause of his act. He
leaves widow and two sons.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
1000 COAL MINE DEATHS IN
YEAR LEAVE 341o ORPHANS
NV Aasociated Press.

By Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 2.-More than
1000 persons were killed last year in the
coal mines of Pennsylvania, according to
the annual report just issued py James
Poderick. chief of the department of
mines. The accidents left nearly 1000
widows with 341O children under 10 years
old
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
Tape Carries Death
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. 2.-George w. Wes-
ner, an employe of the New York and
New Jersey Telephone company, came
TO his death in a curious way at Mineola,
L. /. He was almost instantly killed by
an electric shock. the current being borne
along a measuring tape which an assist
ant dropped over a high power wire.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
GENERAL STRIKE ON COLORADO
SOUTHERN ROAD uNAvoI DA5LE
Rv AaaocIated Press.

BY Associated Fress
DENVER, Colo, Aug. 2.-Negotiations
looking to a settlement of the strike of
local switchmen and yardmen of the
Colorado & Southern railroad came to
an end this afternoon when two PROPOSE
tions from each side were rejected. The
brotherhood leaders declare a general
strike is now unavoidable. but that the.
only road to be affected at this time Is
the Colorado & Southern.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
SAYS PROMOTION is FOR
PROVOCATIVE IRISH POLICE
BY Associated Press.

BELFAST, Aug. 2.-The disaffected
members of the police force remain de-
fiant and declare they will not cease agi-
tation until they have secured a public
inquiry into their grievances. Constable
Barrett says that under the present Dub
lin castle system only those men who
are willing to play the part of provoca-
tive agents can gain promotion. Barrett
claims that the present agitation will
put an end to the "abominable system"
of manufacturing crime.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
MEN AND SUPPLIES ARE
RUSHED TO THE ISLANDS
Rv Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2-Large guam
titles of merchandise ammunition and
supplies of every kind for use of the
army in the Philippines are being for
warded to the islands.
Within the next fifteen days four trans
ports will sail loaded to their full capacity
with military stores and 5000 men,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
LIPTON'S EMISSARY
TO NEGOTIATE RACES
Sends Charles Russell, Son. Of Lord
of kilIowen = Would Hold
Yachting Contests
Next Year
BS Associated Press.

b. Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug IA cable dispatch
from Gourock, Scotland. says Charles
Russell, son of the late Lord Russell of
Killowen, and prominent British
yachtsman, is on his way to America to
open negotiations with the New York
Yacht club on behalf of Sir Thomas Lip
ton, with view to the latter's challeng-
ing for an Americas cup race next year.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
FATHER KILLS GIRL
TOO HOMELY TO WED
Hungarian Peasants Excuse Accepted
by Jury-Render MansIaughter
Verdict Under "Extenuatina
Circumstances"

BY Associated Press.
VIENNA, Aug. IA Hungarian peas
ant at Neusandro, charged with murder
ing his 1S-year-old daughter, admitted
the crime, but pleaded that she was so
ugly she had no chance of getting mar
ried. The jury decided that this plea es-
tablished e.:tenuating circumstances and
brought in verdict of manslaughter.
The court accepted this and sentenced
the prisoner to three years imprison-
ment.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
DAUGHTER OF POET BRYANT
LEAVES $5oo,ooo ESTATE
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK. Aug. 2.-By the will of
Miss Julia Sands Bryant, daughter of
William C. Bryant, the poet, filed at
Mineota, one-half of her estate of $5OO,0O0
is left to her chum, Miss Anne Rebecca
FairchiId. The rest goes to the niece and
nephew of Miss Bryant.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
CHICAGO PACKING HOUSE
TRANSFERS MAY STRIKE
u. Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO Aug. 2.-Arbltration without
an umpire proved to be failure IN the
oase ~ the hacking house teamsters and
tbsir employers Negotiations were
broken off today after the arbitrators
for the second time had failed to agree
on an umpire. The strike vote still
stands.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
Captain Gamblers Landlord
BY Associated Press.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. Aug. 2-The po-
lice board this afternoon dismissed Cap
tain William Weber on the charge of
permitting gambling in building that
he owned.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-03
Hls Wav of servlnu

Mr.. Garfield said in the course of his
talk that 1t was a great thing for any
official to get in touch with such men
as the gathering represented
"The only possible way that can
(ContInued on Page Three.)
The Washington herald., 1907-11-30
CHURCH SERVICES TOMORROW
IN WASHINGTON AND ITS VICINITY
Notices for these columns should reach by Friday
PRESBYTERIAN.

BY DIRECTION OF TIE PRESBYTERY OF
Washington CitJ. George Robinson. d. D.. VIII
preach IN the Ballston Presbyterian Church on
sabbath December !. At II a. m, declare the pull
pit vacant. and moderate the session
BETHANY CHAPEL. 18th and SITS. nW.-Sun-
day school a. 3 Edward TarTing superintendent
grand mass meeting II allied Temperance forces Of
the District, al O'Clock; ten-minute addresses b.
Temperance leaders; special chorus, music, and
male quartet. Come
NEW YORK AVE. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
New YORK ave. and 18th SIS. DR.. Wallace
Radcliffe. pastor. Il a. n. public worship sermon
by the pastor. 7:i5 y. m. Around the Wells
The Wen Of Honor" go a IT,. Bible school.
sss adult classes. $50 ?. n, Christian EndeaToE
Society.
CENTRAL, cor. ID and ] sts. lSouthem As
semblyl. Preaching al II a. n and 20 p. n
Rev James H. Taylor pastor. sunday schooi ga
a. m. G. l.. $50 ?. IN. Prayer meeting Thursday
evening. 7.i5 Strangers welcome. no3o-sU
CHURCH OF THE COVENANT. Connecticut ave.
y and 18th SITS Rev. W. W Moore ID. D. Of Rich
mond. Va. viii oficiRfe to-mou0W az II a. m. and
?. n Sunday school al 9:45 q. n Christian
Endeav0r meeting az p. m. THURSDAY evening, al
9. midWek service.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-30

PRO-CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF THE ASCEN-
SION, l2h a. and Mass ave. Clergy: IT BeF.
II. Y. SatteTlee. ID. D.. Bishop Of Washington ,
Rev. Robert T. Browning. clITate. Services 30
$50. II a. m. and p. m Choral eTensong- The
Bishop q Washington viii preach AZ II a. m
and Rev. W. II. Doggett al G. Strangers cor
daily welcomed.
ST. MARCARET's CHURCH Conn. ave. and
Bancroft place Rev Herbert Scott smith. D. D.,
rector Services. 80 aud II a. N. and D. m
The rector vii preach In the morning In the
evening Msunder's Song Of Thanksgiving VII
De rendered by the oOtnh5ned cloirs u ST JOINS
;hurch and St Margarets- Strangers cordially
invited.
ST. ALBANs CHURCH. Mount ST. AIbAn. Rev.
G. G. f. BTatenahl. rector Holy Communion al
rs and II a. N. Sunday school and morning
prayer az 9s5 Evening prayer and address /
p m. Choir Of the Cathedral School fo- Girls.
CHURCH or THE EPIPHANY. c 81. between
18th and llth SIS. nw. Rev. r. H. MeKim, d. d..
rector. Holy Communion. s a. m. Litzny and
Holy Communion, II a. m. Short service and al
dress. p. m. Evening PRAYER and serurn. 2. m
sunday school. go and The rector viii preach
al Il. the Rev. 6. Freeland Peter at 6
CHURCH OF THE GOOI SHEPHERD. 9Th and
SIS ne. Rev. c. Abbott. r.. priest in charge.
Eoiy Communion. 30 o. m. Sunday school. so
a. m Service and sermon II a. Children =
cvcnsong. $50 p. m Evening prayer and sermon.
30 r. m. The Rev. Roland Cotton Smith. d. D..
q 81. johns Church. viii peach al the night
service. EoScs ST
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH I'd 81. near Washington
Circle Rev. Alfred Harding. j.. D.. and Rev. g.
". HCmcad. clergy All SEATS free Holy ION
mlni0n. - and il a. Morning prayer and In
strIction. 10 a. m. Choral eyensong and special
sermon by Rev. W. J. Cox. d. D., y. m. All
welcome at all services.
CHRIST CHURCH. Georgetown. CIR. O and 3lst
rs. Rev James II. W. Blake. rector go a. NJ.
Sunday school. II a. M. Advent service. Holy
Communion and sermon hy the rector : 30 p m.
evening PRAYER and sermon By Bishop Nan Buren,.
u Porto Rica
CHAPEL OF THE NATINTTY 18th and Fast Cap
lt9l sts. Rev. Euoch NJ Thompson Fourth ami
versary services. 30 and n a. M. and 30 p. M.
| Fair and supper ia Northeast Temple, December
| and s
TRINITY CHURCH. 81 aud SIS. NV Rev.
Richard 4. William rector. 10 II and g The
/ Bishop = Porto Rico urtachcs at L. The rector
a. s.
| ST. MARKS. 81 and Sc. Rev. Dr. W L. De
/ Nrics. RCv. John VI. D6ls Rev. =. u Prescott
eiergI, - ard Il d. NJ and 1 D. H. 2 - p. N,
annual PARISH SERVICE. with sermon by
/ Canon Harding
The Washington herald., 1907-11-30
The Y. NJ. c. 4. and the schools.

Editor The Washington Herald
Referring 70 a recently published state
ment in which DIR. Chancellor. superln-
tenGent Of schools, is reported to have
said that Commissioner Macfarland had
prevented the schools from securing the
use Of certain rooms in the Young Mems
Christian Association Building. I beg 10
state that the request Of the school board
for the use Of these rooms was acted
upon by the associations executive com
mittee. Of which Commissioner Macfar-
land is not n member. and. so far as T
know, he had no knowledge that such A
request had been made and did not in
fuence the action OF the committee in
any way
The committee understood that while il
would be great convenience TO the
schools to have the use of some Of the
rooms I'm the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION Building. It was not absolutely
necessary. and, on the other hand it was
very difficult. II not altogether impossible
10 make satisfactory arrangement for
granting the use Of these rooms in view
OF the associations own needs.
December %.
JDHN Y STFNTAN T.