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Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-14
JOHN Fl. WATSON,
PIONEER, DEAD
WELL KNOWN LIQUOR DEALER
PASSES AWAY
First for Southern Pacific Rail-
road in 1ss5-Promlnent
Forester

John H. Watson, pioneer settler and
prominent citizen of Los Angeles, passed
away at his home, 122 West Twenty-sec-
ond street. yesterday afternoon. sur
rounded by host of friends and rela-
tives. Bright's disease was the cause
of the death.
Mr. Watson came to Los Angeles in
1885. For five years he worked for the
Southern Pacific railway, being a promi-
nent member and officer of the Brother
hood of Trainmen during that time. In
1890 he resigned his position and went
into the retail liquor business. Ever
own establishment.
Decedent was prominent member
of Court Sunset 6S of the Foresters of
America, being an officer and charter
member of that organization. Several
years ago Mr.. Watson retired from
business on account of ill health, and
since then he has been living quietly on
the income from his property. He leaves
wife and married daughter, Mrs. ].
t. Butler, whose husband is a member of
the Star Lithographing company. The
funeral will take place at 1 p m. from
Bresee Bros chapel, and the body will be
conducted to the Evergreen cemetery for
interment.
Mr.. Watson was 49 years of age For
several years he has been a member of
the Democratic central committee of Los
Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-14
PRODUCE MERCHANT
IS ROBBERS VICTIM
E. J. BROWN sLuGeED BY DARING
HIGHWAYMAN
Los Angeles Man Loses vaIuabIes
While on Way to His Home
and Local Detectives
Investigate

E.. j. Brown. a prominent produce
merchant, with headquarters at stall 1856
of the Los Angeles market, was sand
bagged and robbed by a daring masked
highwayman a short distance from his
home on High Grove avenue in Casa
Blanca at 10 o'clock Tuesday night.
Mr.. Brown was seriously injured by the
robber, but succeeded in reaching his
home without assistance. A report OF
the robbery was then made to the police
of Casa Blanca and Riverside and the
Los Angeles department was also nou-.
fed, as it was thought the highwayman
may have headed for this city.
The robber relieved Mr.. Brown of 800
which was secreted in the produce mans
stocking, while $3.50 he had in his
pocket was also taken. A valuable gold
watch was abstracted from Browns vest
by the robber, but this was found about
a hundred feet from the scene of the
robbery yesterday morning.
Mr.. Brown was returning to his home
from his business in Los Angeles when
the holdup occurred. While walking up
High Grove avenue the hlghwayman sud-
denly stepped from behind tree and
struck the merchant on the head with a
heavy sandbag. AS Brown pitched for
ward he received blow in the stomach
which rendered him unconscious.
The robber then searched his victim,
and after securing his valuables. fled.
Members of the local detective force
were busy all yesterday seeking trace
of the robber. They believe it is probable
the robbery was committed by some per-
son who knew Brown had the money in
his possession and followed him from
this city.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-14
RCHANTS ADVISE
SPECIAL SESSION
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TAKES
ACTION
Telegram Sent Governor GiIIett to
That Effect by President Stephens
and the Board of Directors
Approves Step

Local merchants and commercial bodies
are in favor of having an extra session
of the legislature called for the purpose
of extending time for the payment of
taxes. This fact was shown at the
monthly meeting of the board of direc-
tors of the chamber of commerce yester-
day when President Stephens announced
he mad sent telegram to Governor Gill
lett to that effect. His. action was unani-
mously approved.
At the meeting of the board Harrison
Albright, George G. Winters and M. j,
Rushe were elected to membership.
A communication was read from the
Russian consulate asking the chamber
to take an interest in the exposition of
furniture and decorating work to be held
at st. Petersburg in March, 1908.
The same communication also calls at
tention to a conference for the discussion
of methods of lighting and heating, to
which foreigners will be admitted. The
conference is to be held al st. Petersburg
from December A. 1907, to February IA,
1908.
The whole matter was referred to the
committee on eXpositions.
The president was requested to appoint
commerce at the National Rivers and
Harbors congress to be held at Wash
ington. D. c., December 6. 1t is the
understanding of the board that large
delegation will leave the coast about No
vember "a to participate in this congress.
The secretary made a statement OF
work done at the jamestown exposition
and Atlantic City. He was instructed
to execute a lease for the Atlantic City
quarters for another year.
The board of directors instructed the
committee having In charge the sah M
pedro excursion Saturday to extend the
time of purchasing tickets until Friday
night. nr n
for printed matter to be distributed az
the convention of the association 10 pc
sa,d IN washington next month. The
reouest was granted and the secretary
instructed to prepare such matter as can
he srared from the chambers stock
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-14

gagement he will receive 100000, and
if he loses his hand entirely he shall
receive the full $4,000. Compare that.
however, with the fact that Kubelik
earns from $4,000 to 100000 year
and you will see that $4,000 Is mere
bagatelle to what the great artist
would lose If his hand should be en-
tirely severed. Seriously it is a ques-
tion that can only be considered in
most lengthy manner.
Paderewskfs beautiful tapering
fingers are also insured, but for mere
$45,000, but Paderewski earns more
than Kubelik. although each stands at
the head of his class among the violin
lists and pianists of the world Pader-
ewski. however, is an older man and
better established in the worlds goods
has a beautiful home and many bonded
interests. Kubelik Is young man, Is
equally endowed with family and home,
but in all probability his bank account
Is much less than that of Paderewski
Hence these insurance policies ALL
however, carried in American compan-
les. show that American enterprise has
entered into all the marts of the world.
and in this instance has come out vic
torious.
Louise Homer and Madame Gadski
vie with each other in their valuation
of their lovely white throats, which
hold an insurance policy of $4,000
each. At the slightest cough, they see
themselves possessed of even more
wealth than these wealthy ladies now
have.
1t Is a safe guess that if these sing
ers are like other women they spend
that insurance money many times be-
fore they get it. A touch of tonsilitis
and they cry, 'T am losing my voice!
The $4,000, it will soon be mine! I
shall buy another yard of diamonds and
enough pearls to use for a clothes
Incl" and there goes her insurance
money again.
These are strange policies. but it all
goes to show that genius is frequently
an excellent business partner, and a
deep plot. Talent is not all emotion.
No, indeed, and so the great artists Of
the day have thus discovered 1t.
Kubelik's date for Los Angeles is
January 23. Mr.. Behymer, manager.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-14
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
PRESCRIPTION FOR COMPLEX
ION AND SKIN FOOD
MIXTURE

The formula given below is said
to be the most effective known to
science for clearing the complexion
and developing shrunken or hollow
parts 1t is in general use among
the French society women who are
renowned all over the world for
} their exquisite compilations. Pro-
cure from the druggist the follow
ing:
Two ounces of Rose Water; one
} ounce Spirits of Cologne; four
ounces Sartoin (crystallized).
Put the Sartoin into pint of hot
water (not boiling) and when dis
, solved and cooled strain through
a fine cloth; then add the Rose
Water and Cologne Spirits.
This is to be applied daily to the
face. neck and bust, and massage
thoroughly into the skin If the
treatment is persistently used re-
markable results will follow even
for the worst complexion or rough
est skin. The above formula is in
expensive and makes sufficient Of
the mixture to last month.
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Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-14
HOLD FIRST EXAMINATION
UNDER NEW DECISION
L. {. GoIlum, Charged with Having
Sworn Falsely to Sweetheart's
Age, Is Taken Before
Justice Selph

Following the ruling set down by Pre-
siding Judge w. P. James of the superior
court in the Lincoln case, in which II
was decided preliminary examinations
may be held during the holidays, l.. E.
Gollum, charged with perjury, was taken
before Justice e. e. Selph yesterday
morning.
Gollum is charged with having falsely
sworn to the age of his sweetheart in
order to secure marriage license. He
and his wife, formerly Ethel Burriss
were intercepted by the girls father in
San Francisco, where they had gone to
spend their honeymoon and to escape the
wrath of the girls parents. The girl s
father says she is under IS, the legal age
for marriage without the consent of the
parents.
The license in question was issued by
Deputy L. N. Wood October 26. 1907. The
trial has been set for Saturday morning
at o'clock.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-14
PETITION FOR FUSENOT
EXECUTRlX Is FILED
Wife of Late Owner of Vile de Paris
Desires to Take Charge of
Husbands $234,750
Estate

Application for the appointment of ex-
ecutrix of the estate of the late Auguste
]. Fusenot owner of the Vile de Paris
and other interests in Los Angeles, was
filed in the superior court yesterday by
the widow of the financier, Mrs. Marie
Fusenot.
The deceased merchant died in Paris
May 27, 1907. Nearly all his property was
located in Los Angeles, A full list of
his estate, real and personal, is given
in the application for appointment of
Administrative. The sum total of the
items make the estate worth 1884, $50, or
nearly a quarter of million.
Among the items enumerated are: I'm
divided interest in three trusts held by
the Title Insurance and Trust company,
1880; 100 shares of stock in the Wright
&, Calender company, $4,000; SO shares
of stock in the First National bank of
Los Angeles, $4,000; sc shares in the
International Savings and Exchange bank
kof Los Angeles, $6600; land acreage near
Los Angeles, $500O house and lot, 410
Westlake avenue, $4,000; A. Fusenot s.
Co., a private corporation, $l76,SOO and
10 United States bonds at $780, bearing
per cent interest, $4,000.
4 will dated May %, 1907 is said to
have been left in which the wife was
named executrix and she and their child,
Germaine Fusenot, aged q, were named
sole legatees and devisees. OF the three
witnesses to the will w. A. Rendon is
now in Guatemala, Albert Rohart and
] Faurant are in France.
Mrs. Fusenot who is SO years of age.
asks the court in the petition to make
her executrix of the entire estate, with
power to administer it in the way she
sees fit for the benefit of herself and
her child The matter will come under
the supervision of the probate depart
ment of the superior court rs soon as the
legal holidays are at an end.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-14
MRS. JESSIE A. eoRHAM
SOCIAL FAvoRITE, is DEAD

Mrs. Jessie Anderson Gorham died yes
terday at the family home in Colegrove,
after an Illness extending over year.
Mrs. Graham was we'll known in social
circles.
The funeral will be held Friday after
noon at 2 o'clock at the home and will be
private. The body will be cremated in
the Hollywood cemetery, the ashes to be
inferred in the family vault in San Fran
cisco.
Mrs. Gorham is survived by her hus-
band and son, Hal Gorham. the latter
being a well known tennis player
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-14
SERVING OFFICER
ROUTED BY FAIR ONE

Deputy Constable Miklauschutz had a
new experience yesterday when he went
to serve a warrant on S. H. B. Cochrane.
charged with practicing dentistry without
a certificate from the state board of
dental examiners According to the con-
stable, he was met at the door by a
young woman who snatched the docu-
ment from his hand and tore it into bits
The complaint was filed in Justice Sum
merfield's court yesterday afternoon.
Cochrane is said to have been arrested
a short time ago on a similar charge and
fined $50.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-14
He Fought at Gettysburg

David Parker of Fayette, N. Y, who
lost a foot at Gettysburg. writes: "Elec-
trio Bitters have done mo more good
than any medicine l ever took. For
several years L had stomach trouble. and
paid out much money for medicine to
little purpose, until began taking Elec-
trio Bitters. / would not take $500 for
what they have done for me-" Grand
tonic for the aged and for female weak
nesses. Great Alternative and body build
er best of all for lame back and weak
kidneys Guaranteed by Dean Drug COM
pany. 5Oc.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-14
PASS KEY THIEVES STEAL
SUIT CASE AND CLOTHING

A. G. Vernon, living at 7271s South
Broadway, reported to the police yester-
day that burglars had broken into his
room and stolen an expensive leather
suit case and several articles of clothing.
The robbers gained entrance by means
of pass key. After filling the suit case
they left the place without being seen.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-14
Musical Advertisements
L. e. Behymer

Manager of musical attractions ana the
great Philharmonic course. Singers
and instrumentalists furnished on ap-
plication for church choirs, recitals. re-
ceptions, clubs. societies and at homes.
Offices--Blanchard hall building. S44
and 345. Phones; Main 1888, Home
1850. Elk. 50.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-14

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Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-14

Poor Edward Mcdowell, the composer
returned to New York last week from his
country home-against the advice of the
doctors and friends, who considered him
too weak to be moved. They say he can
live but few months
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-14

triple debut at Carnegie hall last
Tuesday created a great sensation in New
York. Pohlig. the conductor of the Phil
adelphia orchestra, Bullg and Klein were
the soloists
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-14

NHE COURIER gives beautiful pic
beautiful villa at Grass-Lichterfeld
Il beautiful villa at Grass-Lihterfeld
est, near Berlin.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-14

Leo Schultz, the well known cellist has
left the Damrosch orchestra.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-14

Calve and her company appeared at
Orchestra hall in Chicago October 30 to
one of the largest audiences of the season.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-14

Hugo Kaun's three small pieces for
orchestra are to be played this season by
no less than twenty-six orchestras, says
The Courier. His Festival March" will
be playedsby the Los Angeles Symphony
orchestra on Friday afternoon next at
it's opening concert of the season.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-14

The Treble Clef club will give a recsp-
ton at Blanchard hall on the afternoon
of November 21 in honor of Leander Cam
panari.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-14

The musicians of Los Angeles are ex-
pressing regret at the death of Charles j
Ellis. the founder of the Ellis club, and
are preparing a memorial in his memory
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-14

Miss Margaretha Bruntsch, California
singer, has made a great success as Mer-
cedes in Carmen and Niklaus in Hoff-
mans "Erzahlungen." Miss Bruntscl
was formerly from Alameda.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-14

Adela Verre, pianiste, late from Eng
land, made tremendous hit in San Fran
cisco last Saturday afternoon. says Mr..
Metzger. She possesses good technical
force. and he assures us that some day
she will be recognized as one of the
greatest pianists of the day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-21
SENATOR pENRosE FAILED
Te Call on the President and niseuss
 Conspiracy.

Conspiracy.
 Washington Special.
 Senator Penrose did not visit the White House today with the other members of the Postal Commission. as it was thought yesterday he would do. The Presidents friends are chuckling lightly and saying that he did not care to have a heart to heart talk with MT. Roosevelt on the subject of the $5,o0V,- 600 conspiracy story which the Sena- ator is suspected of having matched at Washington dinner.
 Penrose's friends, on the other hand. say their man Is not afraid, and VIII go to the White House whenever 1t suits his pleasure without reference to brain storms or other indications of executive agitation. >
 Meanwhile neutral Washington Is ex- pressing disappointment over the fail- ure of MT Penrose to appear.
 President Roosevelt has not so far responded to the requests of labor or ganizations for informatin as % whether he condemned Heywood and Mover in his letter to Representative sherman regarding Mir. Hartman lt Is stated that the President will prob- ably not pay any attention to the res- olutions of labor organizations criu- cising him for his utterances In that letter It is at least certain that he will not deny that he wrote the crit icism that has caused so much indig- nant talk by the labor people inas- was so given to the press. The ob1ect of most of the labor resolutions is to have the President acknowledge over his own signature that he did speak of Haywood and Mover as "undesir- abIe citizens. ."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-21
RAISES A HUBBUB
IrALAIANs OPPOSED TO ExCAvA-
 TONS AT HERCULANEUM.
Professor Waldstein in Charge of Ex- pIorations Denies That He Has Been Guilty of Acts Of
 DfncOurtesy.

Rome, April BOA pretty hubub has been raised over the excavations of tho buried city Hereulaneum which has been undertaken by an international syndicate.
 Professor waldstein. who is direct ing the operations, thought himself snubbed by the Italian authorities, and said as much to a newspaper which in- terviewed him.
 These allegations the authorities promptly denied in letters to the press, while a storm of indignation came from the public. The authorities flat ly contradicted the professors state ment that his project of excavation had been unanimously accepted by the Central Commission of Art. pointing out that Professor Boni, the eminent archaelogist and director of the exca- yations at the Roman Forum. had strongly opposed 1t.
 Professor waldstein, 1t is also al legged, addressed the Italian Foreign Minister in terms of discourtesy so pronounced that the minister wrote him protesting against his boorish- ness.
 Everbody here is regretting that foreigners were ever allowed to in- terfere with Italy's ancient monu- ments, and think that the excavations should be undertaken by Italy exolu- siyely
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-21
ONE RESULT
Of Raiiroad Determination to Enfer
 Upon Retrenchment Policy.

Of Railroad Determination to Enter
 Upon Retrenchment Policy.
 Chicago Special.
 one of the first apparent results of the policy of the principal railraods 70 postpone indefinitely many projects for new track construction Is Dig m- crease in the supply of labor available and a decrease In the scale Of wages. A year ago none of the Western roads could get enough laborers to work on new tracks, and wages ranged from S1 50 to s2.25 per day. The labor agen- cies .n all the big cities were un@ole to meet the demands made upon them because the men, knowing how much they were wanted, would not pay commission to the labor agent TOT get- ting a job for them.
 Italian, Greek, Austrian and Belgian laborers are far in excess of the de- mand for them. They are thronging inc labor agencies in Chicago, St Louis. Kansas City, Clncinnati, Pfttsburg and other cities, and gladly paying sS each to the labor agent finding work for them The wages now offered for orr dInary dirt and ballast handlers ranEe from $125 to s1.b0 or from 25 to 20 cents less than was paid last year !. Track layers. or steel gangs. get from $40 to $i.s0 per day, or about 50 cents less than last year. The rail- work necessary every spring to nam tain their tracks and roadbed, and are taking their pick of the men who went work unless there is a marked re~ newal of investment by the public In rsIIwav securities, labor will be In less demand and wages lower in a few nonths
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-21
EviI Tendencies.

Rev. Herbers B. Johnson.
 When Stanford White employed his superb powers in the right direction he saw the result in beautiful build inss, and was easily the first archi- tect in America. These structures are a part of the riches of the country. But when he gave his powers to sen- sual living we see the result in his loss of reputation and in the smirching of the character of his friends. Bril- liant gifts, fine education. much travel many pleasures, superb personal magnetism and plenty of money was A curse to the man rather than bles- sing, A man is a success or failure according to the moral use he makes of his gifts. This man failed because the moral direction of his life was wrong. So in our American life we have men whose great study is how to get millions, even if they have to lie and steal in business or to gamble in the stock market. They also fail. for the usual direction of their life is wrong.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-21
A aueen,a Lausuit.

Belgrade, Servia, April BOA con- siderable windfall has come to Queen Natalie. widow of King Milas of Servia as the result of lawsuit which has been decided by the Buckharest Court of Appeals. Her Majesty Is declared the owner of lands in Roumania be- longing to the Obranovitch (King Mi- lan's) family, and worth $12o,o00.
 The ownership of this land has long been in dispute since the death of King Milan, and during the reign of the un- fortunate King Alexander. his secre- tary, D. Petronievitch. was sentenced to two years Imprisonment for hand ling the revenue of the estate by the order of the king. Dr. Petronievitch has been rehabilitated by the present judgment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-21
Wireless for Railroads.

The Prussian and Hawaiian authorf- ties are experimenting with a system of wireless telegraph signals for rail- roads which Is said to promise good results. An aerial transmitter wire is carried on the telegraph poles at the side of the road, with transmitting stations in the signal bell towers. and wire loop antenna is placed on the top of one of the cars of the train. By this means signals to stop" go ahead" Ego slow" and so on, can be transmit ted to moving trains over distance of seven and a half miles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-21

What a Woman should Know About Her Partner, Has He Honesty, Business Ability and Good Judg- ment-Each Member of a Firm Lia- bIe for All Its Debta--A Married Woman Cannot Become Her Hus- bands Business Partner-The Du- ties of a Guardian-wheR Com- pound Interest Is Usury-"Negotia- ble. Notes Are Transferable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-21
Jane May Will Marry,

Close upon Edna Mays betrothal to Oscar Lewisohn comes the announce ment that her sister Jane, who is also on the London stage, is engaged to be married. Her fiance is David Hassoon, a young member of the multi-million- aire family of financiers, of whom Sir Edward Sassoon, Bart, is the head
 Miss Jane May, who is playing in Charles Frohman's production ''The Great Conspiracy" at the Duke of York's Theatre. has received devoted attentions from young Sassoon Tor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-21

gives the purchaser all the rights of the payee. More than this. in some instances the maker cannot refuse to pay a note transferred for valuable consideration before it is due. when he would have had valid defense against the same had it remained In the hands of the person to whom 1t was originally payahle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-21
penahsoaf Salmon.

The first Penobscot salmon of the season was caught last week in a smelt net at winterport by John w. Bolan, of that place, who promptly took 1t to Bangor and sold 1t to a marketman for s1.50 a pound. It was a beauty and tipped the scales at IT 1-2 pounds. Bolan got $25.S5 for his days work.