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Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-23
JOKES WITH SURGEONS
WHILE HIS LIMB IS
BEING AMPUTATED
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
4 NEW YORK, April 22.-While 4
4 two surgeons we're cutting off his +
+ leg in Flower hospital yesterday +
+ Edward McCabe, in full possession 4
+ of his faculties, watched the OPP 4
+ Grafton and occasionally cracked 4
+ a joke with the men who were :
4 welding the knives. 4
+ He felt no pain whatever. This =
4 Is because the physicians pursued 4
4 most unusual method Of opera 4
+ tion. 4
+ McCabe was struck by Third 4
i avenue car Saturday and suffered 4
+ a compound fracture of the left 4
4 leg. At the Flower hospital It was 4
+ found an amputation would be ne ::
+ cessary. 4
4 1t developed that McCabe's heart 4
= action was too weak to permit the 4
+ administration of an anaesthetic, !
+ and 1t was decided to apply a 4
4 hypodermic injection of cocaine 4
+ to the spinal column. This pro- 4
i duces what Is known as spinal 4
+ anaesthesia Of the lower extremi- 4
+ ties, depriving the patient of all 4
i sensation there. McCabe has a 4
+ fair chance of recovering.
+ + + + + 1. + j. 4. + + + 4. I. 4. 4. i 4. 4
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-23
BRYAN HOLDS CONFERENCE
WITH BOSTON DEMOCRATS

BOSTON, April 22.--William j. Bry-
an visited today and held conferences
with a number of leading Democrats,
including Mr.. Douglass, former COVER
nor. Mr.. Bryan's talk with Mr. Doug
lass related TO the tariff, according to
the latter Later Mr.. Bryan spoke on
Problems OF City Government" before
the Mayors club.
Mr. Bryan is at Fall River tonight
but will return here tomorrow. Among
other affairs on his program for to-
morrow Is an address at Harvard.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-23
SENDS MONEY TO
SISTER AND ENDS
LIFE WITH POISON

BY Associated Press.
= s1.NTA BARBARA, April 22.- 4
+ After selling to his brother his +
+ half in a dairy in Carpenteria and 4
4 then mailing to his sister in Switz- +
4 erland the $1,000 he got for it, +
4 Battista Lamarone, "a years old, =
Z came here this afternoon and took +
+ poison +
4 In 10 seconds he was dead. +
+ Thirty-four cents was all that was +
+ found in his pockets. What poison +
4 Lamarone used the coroner has 4
4 not ascertained, but it was cer- 4
+ tainly quick death, for the man +
+ evidently intended to jump from +
+ the wharf and end his life in the Z
+ ocean. Men at the foot of the pier Z
4 saw him take a white powder and 4
+ then rush for the rail, but before 4
+ he got there he fell dead. 4
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-23
TRUST COMPANY
BONDS RECOVERED
BY Associated Press.


NEW YORK, April ga portion of
the bonds alleged to have been taken
from the Trust Company of America by
william o. Douglass, who Is under
arrest on charge of larceny. was re-
covered today in an apartment at the
Manhattan club.
The club officials refused to affirm or
deny the story, the detectives were very
secretiVe about the matter and attor-
neys for o. u. Denett, a broker. whose
name had been mentioned in the case.
said they had nothing to say about the
matter.
1t was stated tonight Mrs. Douglass
had disappeared and her friends be-
came exercised over her absence, She
was found tonight, however. at the
home of her parents in Brooklyn
There were rumors OF possible addi-
tional arrests tonight, but the detec-
tive bureau denied any action had been
taken.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-23
PEACH AND APPLE
CROPS DESTROYED
Fruit-RalsIns Industry in Colorado
Receive Setback as the Result
Of Recent Severe
Storms
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
DENVER, Colo, April 22.-The inn
mense benefit to agriculture and stock
raising generally in Colorado from the
recent storm Is not without detract-
ing element in the nature of the loss
to t fruit raising industry
Practically the entire crop of ap-
pies and peaches on the western slope
was destroyed by frost, and in some
localities even the trees were killed.
This is true of the conditions in the
southern part Of the state, while fruit
in central Colorado Jared but little bet
ter. A partial crop is hoped for in the
latter section, however.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-23
FLAMES STILL SPREAD
IN H0MESTAKE MINE
BY Associated Press.

LEAD. s. D., April 22.-The flooding
of the Homestake began today for the
purpose of extinguishing the fire which
broke out in the 50O-foot levels several
weeks ago.
In spite of the efforts the flames
have gained ground rapidly and the
fire has spread into the upper level.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-23
DRoUTH AFFECTS BIG
SUGAR PLANTATIONS
By Associated Press.

SAN. JUAN. P. r., April 22.-The
drouth is affecting the sugar planta-
tions. No rain has fallen in the south
ern districts for six months and the
loss is estimated at 40 per cent of the
value of the crops.
Next years crops also will be af-
fected. The establishments dependent
upon mountain streams for power have
been forced to shut down owing to
lack of water.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-23
Seven Hurt in Wreck
BY Associated Press.

BY ASSOclated Press.
MILFORD. Utah, April 22.-Seven
men were injured in collision between
two light engines on the San Pedro
road near here today. Two of the VIC
Tins, named Barnes and Roland, will
probably die. They are in Salt Lake
hospital.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-23
coldest ApflI 10 History

BY Associated Press.
Ell PASO, Tex, April 22.-The tenn
perature here fell 81 degrees and frost
covered everything, doing much dam
age to gardens and fruit. 1t is the
coldest April weather in Ell Paso's
history. Exactly twenty-five years
ago the temperature got down to
freezing.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-23
SEARCHERS FOLLOW
COYOTES AND FIND
MISSING BOYS BODY
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
4 SANTA BARBARA, April 22.- 4.
+ A pack Of coyotes led two search +
+ ers last night to the spot where +
+ the body of Alfred lind, 14-year- +
+ old Lompoc boy, had lain four +
+ months, buried in the silt of the +
4 Santa Ynez river. =
+ Young Lind was drowned when +
+ the Lompoc bridge was washed +
!. away during the terrific storm of +
+ last January. Mrs. Sherman Hank +
+ lost her life at the same time. +
+ Her body was found few hours 4.
+ after, but though Lind's family 4
+ had searched continuously ever 4.
! since the accident II was not until +
+ John M. Henning and VIII Negas +
+ trailed some coyotes to the very 4.
+ bank that the body was located. 4.
+ The skirt of the lads raincoat 4.
+ had been dug out of the sand by i.
+ the hungry animals, but they were 1.
+ driven off before the body was un- +
+ covered. The funeral will be held 1.
+ tomorrow. +
+ stt#**##**+ + + +**A**#*#4 + i.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-23
Mobiles Streets Flooded
BY Associated Press.

BY ASSOCIHIGU FTtSS.
MOBILE, Ala, April 22-From IL
last night until this morning Mobile
was visited by a torrent of rain. So
great was the downpour that streets In
many sections of the city were covered
with water two feet Deep Children
were unable to reach the school houses
and the schools were closed. The new
union station is completely surrounded
by water.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-23
LOCAL

Flowers win be the principal Fiesta
decorations
Los Angeles, man mysteriously disap-
pears In Honolulu.
Judge takes stand in his own defense
Joseph Scott starts movement to in
crease pay of teachers.
Chicago Judge hastens to Los Angeles
IN race with death.
Drug user risks his life to get NOR
phine.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-23
SENATORIAL DEADLOCK
IN WISCONSIN STILL ON
by Associated Press.

MADISON. Wis. April 22--The sena-
torial deadlock remains unbroken.
Stephenson gained one vote tonight. On
the twentieth ballot the result was as
follows:
Cooper. II; Esch, 1s; Ratten. 10; Len
root, 1S; Stephenson, 20, Baensch, A;
Winkler, 2; Hudnal, /; owen, 1.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-23
THE DAYS NEWS
FORECAST

For Southern California; F,.irI
Tuesday; light west winds. Maxi
mum temperature in Los Angeles
yesterday, 70 degrees; minimum, 81
degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-23
TAKES MONEY FROM LETTER
ADDRESSED TO JERUSALEM
Ry Assooiated Press.

NEW YORK, April 22.-David r,
Steadman, clerk in the registry d.
vision of the New York postoffice, who
has occupied positions Of trust for sew
enteen years, was today charged with
taking $S from a letter addressed to
Jerusalem by a Chicago man.
The postoffce inspectors say he has
made a written confession.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-23
COAST

Grand President Wagner scores San
Francisco members of the Native Sons
who are charged with serious offenses.
Dairyman ends life at Santa Barbara
after mailing $1,000 to his sister in
Switzerland.
Only fve jurymen accepted in Ruef
case.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-23
EASTERN

Bonds stolen from New York Trust
company found In club rooms.
Benedict Gimbel dies at Hoboken.
Secretary of War Taft and party re-
turn from long cruise.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-23
HEAR PLEADING OF
THE UNEMPLOYED
Workmen Discharged from Woolwlch
Arsenal March to London to Voice
Their Grievances - Many
Homes in Jeopardy
Rv Associated Press.

ByAssociated Press.
LONDON, April 22.-The cry of the
unemployed was raised in London
again tonight when several thousand
workmen, who had been discharged
from Woolwich arsenal as at outcome
of War Secretary Haldanes scheme of
reducing military expenses, marched
with bands and banners from WOOL
Wich to the house of commons to i'm
press their grievances on the govern
ment.
The complaints of the men are far
reaching, representing not only loss of
employment, but the wiping out of
their savings invested in little prop
critics located, in the historic and here
tofore prosperous town of Woolwich.
Some OF the discharged men have
been employed in the arsenal at Wool
wich for not less than thirty years. A
number of printers and other trades
men, laborers and citizens Joined the
procession, which was further aug
mented by a strong body of workers
from the army clothing factory at
Pimlico.
Spectators Line Streets
The entire eight miles of the march
was thickly lined with spectators. The
procession which was perfectly order
ly, was halted at st. Georges circle, a
mile from the house of parliament, and
where deputations of picked men pro-
ceeded to the house of commons to lay
their grievances before Premier Camp
bell Bannerman.
The premier received the deputa-
tions in a private room, War Secretary
Haldane and Baron Tweedmouth, first
lord of the admiralty, being present.
The premier made a sympathetic reply
and assured the men of the govern
ments anxiety that these inevitable
discharges should entail as little hard
ship as possible.
Secretary Haldane then explained the
necessity of the reduction in military
expenditure and the need of bringing
things down from the inflated position
which obtained during the late war
He said there must be even further
reductions but promised that every
scrap Of work possible would be given
to Woolwich. Lord Tweedmouth then
promised to do whatever was possible
in behalf of the navy department and
the deputation withdrew
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-02
ASSESSMENT ROLL MAY
FALL BELOW ESTIMATE
Personal Property Loss Is
Likely to Reduce Total
of $41O,OOO, 900

Assessor Dodge said yesterday that
he would experience some difficulty In
returning an assessment roll Of $410.-
100000, the amount upon which the es-
innate OF expenditures in the next mu-
nicipaI budget was made by the board
OF supervisors.
Dodge expressed himself as certain
that his original estimate of an in
crease Of $40,000,000 on real estate and
improvements would be correct. This
would increase the roll to approximate
ly $416,000, 900 over last years figures.
but there will be loss in personal
property in an amount not yet calcu-
lated.
There are many firms whom we as
sessed last year that have left the
CITY," said Dodge, and this will neces-
sarily reduce the roll considerably.
Prominent among these was Murphy
Grant & Co., whom we assessed last
year for 100000. There are many
others and the question confronting us
IL whether the reductions on personal
property will reach more than Sc ,0O0.-
900. II 1t does then the roll will fail
below $40, ,000, 900 as estimated by the
supervisors. However. new property
may be discovered; in the meantime
and the total roll after revision of
all the statements fled may amount to
$410, ,0O0, 900 and might slightly exceed
that sum IL we have good luck
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-02
DYRNE GAINS RESPITE
IN HIS FIGHT FOR LIFE
Affidavit Containing New
Evidence Postpones the
Death Sentence

When John Byrne, convicted of the
murder OF former Policeman O'Connell,
was taken into court yesterday to be
sentenced to the gallows his attorney,
Theodore Roche. obtained q stay of
proceedings by fling an important aff1-
davit in support of q motion for new
trial. This affidavit was made by
william Rudolph, who is in Los An
geles. On the night that O'Conne1l
was killed in the saloon at Sixth and
Brannan streets, Frank Burke, one Of
the trio of robbers who tried to hold up
the place, was also slain. Rudolph
swears that shortly after the shots
were fred while he was in a nefghbor-
ing saloon conducted by Patrick Sui
came into the saloon and cried out.
They've got frankie and they've got
me-"
Rudolph also made oath that Hogan
was very pale and that blood was fow-
ing from a wound In his chin. Accord
ing to Rudolph, Hogan was led away
by Joseph Leddy. The latter testified
at the trial of Byrne that he was not In
SuIlivan's saloon on the night of the
tragedy. Byrne in his own defense had
testified that Hogan had a bullet stick
ing in his chin when he ran into Sulli-
vans saloon, but In this part Of his
testimony Rudolph does not bear him
out.
Judge Lawlor set the hearing of the
motion for a new trial for next Satur-
day.
Prior to the presentation of
Rudolphs affidavit Judge Lawlor, IN
preparing to sentence the defendant,
reviewed the history of the case and
Informed Byrne that the verdict of the
jury made II obligatory on the court to
pronounce the death penalty. At the
word death" Byrne grew suddenly
white and trembled with fear. The
presentation of the Rudolph af1ldavit
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-02

In their stead, many physicians are
now prescribing Rengo. which among
others things contains the extracts of
some tropical fruits. and which has a
remarkable faculty not only Of reduc-
ing the fat quickly and in a natural
way. but also makes the nerves strong,
digestion vigorous and muscles more
brawny, leaving what once was a weak,
blubbery bloated victim of fat a nor
Rengo has the faculty Of compelling
proper assimilation Of food and driving
of the surplus abnormal tissue present.
Thus, no tiresome exercises are
necessary and there is no interference
with ones daily labors-
Rengo is very pleasant. to take. and
it is chewed like candy Tt attacks
abnormal tissue with unerring ac-
curacy. and causes q gradual, harmless
bat effective reduction IN weight. and
without leaving wrinkles which are
nearly always present after taking
drugs and other dangerous materials
commonly called "antifats."
There is only one company In the United
States making this remedy GnS that is the
Rengo Company at Detroit Mich. For some
time they Fave made It a prsctice Of sending
out trial boxes of this remarkable trea trnent 20
any one who sends them their name and ad-
dress.
We recommend that sny one suffering from
excess fat prove TO his her own satisfaction
what this powerful product can DO. and just
send for box trial Address the Rengo Co.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-02
Order of the
Eastern Star

meeting In Eastern Star hall. It elected
candidates and at the close of business
enjoyed a luncheon. At the next meet
ing there will be limitations and the
serving OF a banquet
mere was good attendance of
members of the order at the session of
Ivy chapter in Oakwood hall last Tues
day night. when four candidates were
initiated. Grand Patron c. J. Wood TAX
ing the part of the patron, assisting
Matron Versalovich in the work. The
business of the meeting was followed
by banquet which lasted until mid
night.
California chapter has under consid-
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-02
BUSINESS OF RECORDER
SHOWS HEAVY INCREASE
Nelson Issues Statement That Sur
plus of His Office for May
Amounts to $2,025.60

Recorder Nelson issued statement
yesterday that there were 1906 papers
recorded during the month, as against
$40 for the corresponding month of
last year, being an increase Of 1896.
The most important were as follows:
Deeds, DEGREES, ETC., 1,S45; deeds of
trust. 149; reconveyances of deeds of
trust, 81; mortgages of real property,
545; releases OF mortgages of real
property, 264; mortgages OF personal
property. IL; builders contracts, 1913;
acceptances of building contracts, 263:
leases, 127; notices of ownership. $40;
lis pendens. 2a6; Raarriage licenses. s29.
The receipts for fees In May, 1907,
were $7.484.60, and for May, 1905,
$1,242.S5, being an increase in receipts
over 1905 of $6,241.75.
The expenses for May, 1907, were
$3.50, leaving q surplus for the month
OF $2,o25.60.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-02
JUNE WEATHER srATIsT1cs

June weather data covering period
of SO years has been complied by the
local bureau. The warmest June was
in 1888. with an average OF 81 degrees.
The coldest was that of 1894, with an
average of 66. The records also show
that the warmest day ever experienced
In the month was on the Goth, in 1891.
The Thermometer reached 100 degrees.
The lowest temperature ever expert
enved, on the 18th of June, 1898, and
the 18th, in 1901, the thermometer
falling to Al In each instance The
greatest precipitation was 2.57 inches
in 1884. No rain fell during the month
of June in 1880, 1925. 1895 and 1906.
The prevailing winds are westerly
and the average hourly velocity 13
miles. During the month the relative
average humidity is S6 at o'clock In
the morning and rs At 5 in the evening.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-02
In Druiidic
Subordindtes

oNcot aHt~o der of DruidS, re-
Gently instituted Chico grove at Chico
with a good charter list. 1t was or
ganized by w. S. Gloria and is to work
In the Portuguese language. He also
instituted Cavour grove at Crockett.
with So charter members. During the
term the noble grand arch has insti-
tuted seven new groves. and before the
session of the grand grove will have
two more. The reports received TO
date show that there will be net gain
during the term of more than BOO our
of about 2.I00 limitations.
The noble grand arch, accompanied
by the grand secretary, paid an ofnciol
visit a few evenings since to Persever-
ance grove, the French subordinate OF
this city. A large number OF the men,
bers of the Past Arches association ac-
companied the visitors and each wore
the new regalia. There was large
attendance and the meeting was an IN
teresting and instructive one.
The following is the time table OF the
special that will carry the delegates 20
Los Angeles, where the~session OF the
grand grove is to be held next month:
Valencia street. $50 a m; Colma. 9; Red
wood City, s:25; Mayfeld. s:35; Noun
tain View. 9:45; San Jose. 10; Gilroy,
1880; Pajaro, 11:20; Salinas, 12:05 p.
m; Gonzales, 12:40; Soledad. 1885;
King City. 1880; San Luis Obispo. 4:3o.
and then from there without stop to
destination.
The picnic given by the groves and
circles of Stockton recently was at
tended by several hundred persons,
among the number being Grand Secre-
tary Guglielmoni. Grand Treasurer
Moliterno, Grand Trustees Coburn and
Giovanni and Past Arch Glover OF
Manzanita grove.
The groves of Stockton are making
ARRANGEMENTS for grand revival" to
be held IN few weeks. ALI the
"shouters" OF the order will be invited
to take part
The groves and circles of Napa re-
Gently gave a grand ball in that city.
Grand Arch Druidess Marie Bammann
was the assistant floor manager.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-02
The Masonic
Fraternity

last Monday night in Albert Pike me-
mortal temple in the presence of
large number of the members and of
visitors from other communicates, by
Right Eminent Grand Commander of
California Charles Lord Field. The new
officers are: w. L. Growall, eminent
commander; A J. de Lamare, general
issimo; George K. Porter, captain gem
eral; Henry c. Schaertzer, senior war
den; Lester B. Smith, junior warden; w.
H.Jordan, prelate; Clarence Erickson,
assistant prelate; Courtland S. Benedict,
treasurer; Theodore Frolich, recorder;
Samuel D. Mayer. organist; John F.
Merrill, William S. Miller and Christian
Hellwig, trustees. Retiring Command
er John Bennett was presented valu-
able jewel of his rank in recognition
Of faithful services during the year,
after which there was a banquet and
addresses.
1t is expected that the new hall for
Golden Gate commandery will be ready
for occupancy shortly after the middle
of July. The artisans are now putting
on the finishing touches in the interior.
1t will be opened with unusual cere-
monies.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-02

present. This parlor Is preparing for
class initiation and an entertainment In
Franklin hall.
The past presidents association is
arranging for grand event on Septem-
Der 8.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-02

noticing that some one had removed
his chair while he was standing,
started to sit down and fell heavily to
the floor. 1t was thought that he had
tainted. but when he was picked up he
explained the accident and was able to
smile weakly.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-02

the order committee will help welcome
the new members after they have been
initiated.
Sequoia par1or had an outing to Camp
Taylor last Thursday. There was
goodly number of members and ladies
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-02
INrpRoypMrNrs IN FoRrsr,

DOWNIEyILLE, June 1.-The forest
service is fencing pastures. buildings
and cabins and establishing a system
of trails throughout the Tahoe reser-
walton. range headquarters is to be
established at Sierraville and another
at Downieville.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-02
The Odd
Fcllows

Noble Grand F. B. Webster and Vice
Grand c.. G. Abbey were each presented
a handsome gavel from their parent
lodge in New York. The officers named
were initiated in Chadakoin lodge of
the jurisdiction of New York, and On
coming to this city affiliated with
Unity. The gavels, which are of white
maple and black walnut, silver mount
ed, were presented on behalf Of the
donor lodge by General H. E. Black.
The funeral of the late Charles o.
Burton, past grand master of this state
in 1855 and 1866, took place last
Wednesday from Wesley M. E. church,
of which he had been a member for
years In 1905 Mr.. Burton, L. L. Alex
ander and Charles n. Fox sat for 81
photograph, which was placed in the
grand lodge office with the inscription,
"The Three Oldest Past Grand Masters
of California" All three have gone to
their reward. The Oldest past grand
masters now are w. j. Gurnett, S. J..
Tilden and Ezra Peason.
During the recent session of tho
grand lodge in Los Angeles the highest
number of votes cast on any proposi-
tion was 1,019. The committee on Odd
Fellows home was reappointed and
given full power to act in the matter
of selecting a new site.
A reception will be rendered June 8
to Judge Ogden, the new grand master
of the order by the lodges of Oakland.
Branciforte lodge of Santa Cruz will
have a class initiation June 2S.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-02

Arrowhead parlor OF San Bernardtno.
the home parIor OF Junior Past Grand
President Walter D. Wagner, is to have
a big time" on the night OF the install
lation OF the officers for the ensuing
term
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-02
Improved OrderARea nsm Mem lalse has pesn 91
r d. IL instituted by Great


Bell and Great Chief of Records Bliss
at McCloud with large charter list
1t has been named Nokomis No. 1877.
The team Of Ieka tribe put on the de-
grees.
The great senior sycamore instituted
Massiot tribe at Lincoln last week with
40 charter members The degrees were
exemplifed by the team of Red Jacket
tribe of Sacramento.
The grand ball that was to have been
given by Pocahontas council, Degree of
Pocahontas. last week has been indefi-
nitely postponed.
Mrs. Lizzie Kemnftzer, great Mime
haha, has fully recovered from the ope-
ration she underwent several weeks
ago for appendicitis.
Great Pocahontas Mrs. Wheeler is
visiting the councils In the middle
south. During the last week she was
with the councils that are located at
San Luis Obispo, Fresno and Tulare.
she VIII visit in Los Angeles. San Ber-
nardino, Riverside. Corona and other
places.