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Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
COLLEGE MEN ARRESTED
FOR MANY BURGLARIES
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Jan. 11.-Three college
graduates, one said to be the son of
a wealthy American in London, Eng,
were arrested here tonight, charged
with participating in a score of Chi
cago burglaries within the last two
months. The police claim to have re-
covered stolen property valued at
$4,000.
Those arrested are Richard Erick-
son, 25 years old, graduate of North
western university; Percy c. Michlin,
27 years of age, oxford university;
Wheeler ]. Brown of New York city
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
SOUTHERN SOLONS
DESIRE TO WORK
WANT ASSEMBLY TO START
LAB0RS
Los Angeles Mems Fight Against Fur
ther Delay Is Opposed by North-
ern LegisIators-Members
Demand More Room
BY Associated Press.


SACRAMENTO Cal, Jan. 1.-THE
first fight since the present legislative
session opened was witnessed in the as
sembly this morning. 1t started over
q motion by Stanton of Los Angeles to
the effect that the assembly prepare
itself to receive bills Immediately. The
motion was seconded by Transue, also
of Los Angeles. Nat Coghlan of San
Francisco, Devlin of Solano and Walsh
of Oakland opposed the motion and fig
ured in the heated debate which fol-
lowed.
1t was necessary to put the question
to a vote before any decision could be
reached. 1t was finally defeated by
very close vote and Monday was set
for the day when the bills would be
formally introduced.
Ever since Monday the members in
the back part of the assembly cham
bers have been complaining that they
could not hear the speeches of members
near the speakers desk. They stood 1t
until this morning and then Hewitt of
Yuba introduced q resolution asking
that the sergeant-at-arms be instruct
ed to have the speakers desk and all
ether desks near him moved to the
north side Of the hall and the desks
of the members turned in the same di
speaker.
The job would be a big one and for
some time there was silence and whis
pering. Then Johnson inquired what
the cost would be. No one knew and
Stanton asked that no decision be made
and that the matter be laid over until
Monday.
Estudillo was successful in getting
resolution passed authorizing the pay
n 20 nh of 1nrl o.
penses incurred by the latter.
Cries for "More Room!"
Senator Keane, San Francisco voiced
the sentiment of the senate this morn
ing when he cried for more room"
and introduced a resolution which was
passed asking that a committee be
for the senate committees. In the res
clution he states that there is not
enough room for Legislative work in
Red Mems hall and these additional
rooms must be rented within a con-
venient distance of the temporary leg
islative building.
Members of the senate do not know
where these rooms can be obtained, as
all the office buildings in the city are
filed and there are certainly none with
in a convenient" distance of the hall.
The assembly will demand a number
of committee rooms and with this de-
mand the affairs of the legislature may
reach a deadlock. The state is paying
$4,000 for Red Mems hall and now, as
these rooms will average $40 each, the
amount will be increased to $6600.
Each senator has from two to twen-
ty-five bills to introduce next Monday.
Senator Sanford of Mendocino has a
bill ready for presentation which deals
with the election of United States sena-
tors
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
TO RID RUSSIAN ARMY
OF CARPET KNIGHTS"
Rv Associated Press.

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 11.-Gen
Rennenkampf, commander of the third
Siberian corps, has been appointed COM
mander of the third army corps. Mai
Gen. Kashtalinski has been appointed
commander of the fourth army corps.
Gen. Fleischer succeeds Gen. Rennen-
kampf in command Of the third Siberian
troops.
The appointments are in accordance
with the new policy of the war minis
try in selecting men of experience who
have seen service in the field, instead of
so-called carpet knight" for high
commands.
An imperial order has been published,
limiting the terms of service of MEM
bers of the military council, which acts
in an advisory capacity under the war
minister, to four years. This is de-
signed to rid the council of many super
animated generals who have been enjoy
ing well paid situations as members Of
that body.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
Conspiracy Charge Continued
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 1.-THE con-
spiracy and perjury charges against
Chief of Police Dinan and the con-
spiracy charge against Ruef have been
continued for one week because the
time of the court is occupied with the
hearing of the Ruef eXtortion charge
On account of the serious illness of
Frank Dibble. attorney for Nicholas
and Duffy, the trial of the two defend
ants indicted by the grand jury was
put over by Judge Lawlor this morning
until two weeks after January 81, the
date previously set.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
RIPLEY ASKS THAT
ROADS BE LEFT ALONE
By Associated Press.

TOPEKA Kas., Jan. lie. P. Ripley,
president of the Santa Fe railroad, in
a statement issued today regarding the
car shortage situation said:
1.-The best remedy L can suggest is to
let the railroads alone. If they are not
hampered by restrictive legislation and
If they can maintain their credit so AS
to obtain the necessary funds they will
soon get their heads above water and
be able to take care of their business.
President Ripley declared that the
railroads have done their utmost to
provide adequate facilities, and if they
have not succeeded it is not their fault.
Every locomotive and car shop, he said,
has been worked to it's full capacity for
at least two years past.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
TEXAS LEGISLATURE TO
INVESTIGATE BAILEY
BY Associated Press.

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 11.-Fourteen
members of the body composing the
Texas legislature signed a resolution
today demanding an investigation Of
Senator Bailey and Attorney General
Davidson in connection with the re-
admission of the Waters-Pierce Oil
company to Texas.
The resolution will be debated next
Monday, when 1t is expected both
Bailey and Davidson will be present.
The house set as a special order for
tomorrow morning consideration Of a
like resolution.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
Emperor viii Attend Funeral

VIENNA Jan 1l.-Emperor Francis
Joseph will attend the funeral of
Queen Maria of Hanover, which will
be held at Gmunden. The emperor
left Budapest for Gmunden today. The
intorment viii be in the burial place
near the castle.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
DICK HYLAND ACHES
TO MEET THOMPSON
Special to The Herald.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11.-Dick
Hyland arrived tonight with his man
ager, Sammy McClntic. He is anxious
to meet Thompson, particularly as the
latter is claiming that the worst he
should have got in Utah was a draw.
If he fights Thompson in Los An
geles he will insist on an outside ref
cree, preferably Jack Welch, and will
want the winner to take the fighters
share of the house.
More than that, McClintic wants to
make a side bet of $1,000 that his boy
will win.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
CURTIS TO GET BENSON'S
SEAT IN u. S. SENATE
BY Associated Press.

TOPEKA, Kas., Jan. 11.-Congress-
man Charles Curtis was nominated for
United States senator to succeed Sena-
tor Benson by the caucus of Republic
can legislators here tonight. The action
of the caucus is equivalent to an cleo
ton.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
Hold Up Rivers and Harbors Bill
7y Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE rivers
and harbors bill, it is now announced,
probably will not be reported to the
house on January 16. subcommittee
are engaged in discussing projects as
signed tc them and delegations repre-
senting various sections of the country
are heard daily by the various sub.
committees. Mr.. Burton and his as
sociates hold firmly to their decision
not to have any hearings before the
entire committee because of the short
ness of the session.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
LAWYERS STRIKE TO
PREVENT LEGAL REFORMS
BY Associated Press.

ROME, Jan. ia strike of lawyers
of barristers and solicitors met yester-
day and after examining the proposals
Of Minister of Justice Gallo for legal
reforms determined to ask the lawyers
in all Italian towns to strike against
them and to remain ON strike until the
measures are Withdrawn.
The minister has referred the reform
measures to the chamber of deputies
for discussion
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
oREGON'S GOVERNOR ASKS
AID FOR STRICKEN CHINA
Rv Associated Press.

SALEM, Ore, Jan. lin response to
an appeal for aid to relieve the famine
in China, made by the famine relief
committee of Shanghai through the
United States consul and the American
National Red Cross, Governor Cham
berlain has issued a proclamation ap-
pealing to the generosity of the peo-
pie of Oregon to come to the aid of the
sufferers by the contribution of food
supplies. The governor recommends
that organizations be established for
the purpose of soliciting aid in each
city and town in the state.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
RUSS ANARCHISTS THROW
BOMB AMONG ENGLISH
nu Aasociated Press.

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 11.-There
was mysterious bomb explosion today
at Vassilly island, In the courtyard of
a house at the corner of Little Prospect
street. a part Of that district of st.
Petersburg where many English fami-
lies reside. Though the bomb tore a
hole three feet deep In the ground and
drove splinters a foot in the walls of
adjoining houses. no one was injured.
The perpetrators escaped.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
TWEf'TY PERISH IN
CELLUL0ID EXPLOSION
By Associa Id Press.

STRASBURG, Jan. 11.-Twenty per
sons perished today in a fire which
destroyed the book bindery of Hubert
& Co., an English firm near this city.
A vat of boiling celluloid exploded
and the flaming liquid caused such in
stantaneous destruction Of everything
with which it came into contact that
all the exits were cut off in a very
short time.
Some of those who escaped from the
burning rooms were badly scalded.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
McCumber Pension Bill Passes
2y AeSocia fed Press

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE senate
McCumber service pension bill. The
bill was so amended as to make it
applicable to the survivors of the Mex
lean as we'll as the Civil war, and to
prohibit the payment of fees to pen
sion attorneys.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
Makes Report on Negro Riots
BY Associated Press.

BY ASSOCIateu I'TtSS,
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE presi-
dent had a conference today with
Milton D. Purdy and the latter turned
over the testimony and affidavits Sc
cured by him at Brownsville. These,
with a special message, are to be sent
to the senate Monday next.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
WILL BUILD MILLION-D0LLAR
DRYD0CK AT PORTLAND
By Associated Press.

PORTLAND, Ore. Jan. Il. - The
Evening Telegram says that the St.
Johns Shipbuilding company is back of
a proposition to build at st. Johns. a
suburb of Portland, a million dollar
steel plant and drydock.
Portland capital is heavily interested
and il is said funds sufficient to carry
the project through have been guar
anteed.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
Duke VIII Try for Pole

ROME, Jan. lit is reported here
that the Duke of Abruzzi intends to
make another attempt to reach the
north pole 1t will not be made, how
ever until the result of the Wellman- !
Chicago Record-Herald expedition is
known.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
Mexico Sends Relief
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-Consul
General Rodgers of Shanghai who is
representing the American National
Red Cross, cabled to the state depart
ment today that the Shanghai relief
committee up to date had received in
money for the famine sufferers about
$50, 900 Mexican dollars.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
TIDAL WAVE DEVASTATES
DUTCH EAST INDIES

THE HAGUE. Jan. IA tidal wave
has devastated some of the Dutch
East Indian islands south of Achin.
The loss is very great. 1t is known
that 300 persons perished on the island
of Tana and forty were drowned at
the island OF SmaIu.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
Passes Many Pension Bills

BY NSsOCIaItU TItsS,
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE house
today broke all records so far as pen
sion legislation is concerned. Six
hundred and twenty-eight private pen
sion bills were passed in one hour and
thirty-fiVe minutes.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
IMMIGRATION OFFICERS
HOLD SMUGGLCD JAPANESE
By Associated Press.

BY AssOClated FTeSs.
Ell PASO, Tex, Jan. 11.-SiX Jap
anese, headed by a soldier in the uni
form of his country, were captured at
Anapra, N. M, today by Immigration
Inspector Cox. The Japanese had been
under the guidance of a Mexican and
had smuggled themselves across the
border by wading the Rio Grande river.
They were brought here and are being
held by the immigration officials pend
ing orders from Washington.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
Must Pay San Francisco Losses

By ASSOClated ITess.
HAMBURG, Jan. 1.-THE North Ger
man Fire Insurance company, accord
ing to a decision rendered by the local
court in a test case today, must pay
the losses which it incurred as result
of the San Francisco earthquake last
year.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
seedsmen Granted a Hearing

BY ASSOCIdI IVU II0ao'
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-Represen-
tatives of seed and nursery stock con-
Germs were granted hearing today by
the senate committee on agriculture.
They indorsed the proposition Of the
department to confine the free distri-
button of seeds to rare varieties.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
WILL WIDEN STREETS
AFTER VALPARAISO QUAKE
Rv Associated Pro SIS.

VALPARAISO, Chile, Jan. 11.-PIans
for the reconstruction of the Almen-
dral quarter of the city have been pre-
sented to the president by the citizens
committee formed after the recent
earthquake and fire. Wider streets and
more open spaces public gardens and
squares are provided for.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
COREY ASSERTS HE WILL
NOT MARRY IN EUROPE

PARIS, Jan. 11.-William e. Corey
authorized the Associated Press to
state he will not marry during his
present European trip.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
HEAVIEST SNOW IN MANY
YEARS RAVAGES SEATTLE
Ry Associated Press.

SEATTLE, Wash, Jan. 1.-THE
heaviest snow storm since 1898 swept
over Seattle tonight. In the hill dis
tricts there is ten inches on the level
and the snow is still falling.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
TransxaaI Gold Output Grows

LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE gold output
in the TransVaal for 1906 was 24,5769S7
pounds, an increase of nearly 100000
pounds over 1905.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
Barrett Takes Charge of Bureau

BY AssOClated PIeSs.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-John Bar
rett, formerly American minister to
Colombia, took charge today of the
bureau of American republics in the
| canacitY of director.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12
SOUTHERN KANSAS is
SHAKEN BY EARTHQUAKE
By Associated Press.

By A63UNIdIVI II IV8o'
ARKANSAS CITY, Jan. 11.-What Is
believed to have been an earthquake
shock was felt here at 1:45 this morn
ing The shock lasted a few seconds.
Persons were awakened and dishes
ratified, but no damage is reported.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-12

Everything you want you will find in
the classified page-a modern eneyelo-
Gedia. one cent word.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-29

with it ,and a good day school also for the children in which they are af- forded opportunity tor the rudiments of an education. For the first few years of it's existence it was owned and run by individual Masons. but with the assistance and encouragement of the Grand Lodge. About ten years ago, however. 1t was turned over to and be- came the property of the Grand Lodge. and since then has been managed by a Board of Control, appointed by and under the supervision of the Grand Lodge. So that is no longer an exper- iment, either as to its practicability or as a charitable institution. or as to the good to be accomplished thereby At the end of ten years trial the fra ternity in Tennessee Is as enthusiastic in its support as in the beginning. They feel that the care of indigent widows and the maintenance and edu- cation of the orphan children of de- ceased Masons is one of the noblest of supported and educated and attempted to be fitted and prepared to become useful citizens. The beneficient re- suits are already felt and recognized. The good accomplished, and to be &C., complshed in the years to come can neither be told CT estimated. Each worthy inmate that has been or may
 
 tuition is a factor for good. and thus the good influences are multiplying as the years go by"
 George E. seay.
 Grand Master.
 Grand Master Meyerhardt of Georgia writes the following of the Georgia Home:
 '"The Masonic Home of Georgia has won its way into the affections and good will of every Mason in this com monwealth. While the Home has only been in operation for about three years all the opposition that was at first manifested against it has absolutely disappeared, and the 30.0o0 Masons of Georgia are now a unit fin the sup port and maintenance of the Rome. The institution now shelters about thirty five inmates. composed of men. women and children. Their every want is carefully looked after and they are living in great comfort. and express the utmost gratitude to the fraternity which has afforded them this shelter from the storms of life. Since the establishment of the Home, Mason ry in Georgia has taken on new life and the utmost enthusiasm prevails. Since the Home idea was broached, just a few years ago. our membership has almost doubled and our finances
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-29

here and all communications in refer ence to passenger business will be directed to him.
 MT. Rowell was called to Atlanta a day or two ago and relieved of his duties by Mir. Billups. It Is stated that he is no longer connected with the company in any capacity. He had been with the railroad about two and a half years and during the past six months had been stationed in Mont gomery as passenger agent. During his stay here. he gained a wide ac- quaintance. He has not yet announce ed his plans for the future. #a
 Until MT. Rowell was appointed passenger agent at this point six months ago. W. H. Amerine had the passenger business under his charge as well as boing soliciting freight agent. But the business grew to such proportion. and the passenger depart- ment became so important under MT. Amerine's direction that the company was ultimately compelled to send c representative to Montgomery for the sole purpose of handling the passen- ger department.
 Az circular will be issued at once appointing Mir, NAmerine temporarily in charge of the passenger department until permanent provisions can be made. Mir. Amerine has been connec- ted with the road about five years and stands high in railroad circles
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-29

are in magnificent condition. Last year after paying all expenses of the Grand Lodge, including mileage of cents each way for delegates. and S4 per diem, and after paying all Past Mas ters who attended their per diem. and also after paying the expenses of main taining and supporting the Home. we had fin our treasury surplus of $32, 1000 in cash. When our Grand Lodge meets In October next we will have a. surplus of over $35 5000. The. subordinate lodges are charged $1 per capita for all members in good standing who arc not exempt from dues. There is no extra assessment for the support of the Home. We built the Home and are maintaining 1t out of the surplus funds in the Grand Treasury.
 T do hope that the Masons of Ala bama will establish Home in the near future. I am sure that they will never regret this step and that when the Home is established there Is not Ma son in Alabama who would allow. it to be abolished under any circum- stances whatever"
 Max Meyerhardt.
 Grand Master.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-29

The McLaliens, the great comedy and Sancy skaters, at the Rink all this week. 2t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-29
Broad Character of
 Southeast ALabanlian

| now Henry county, Alabama. Henry. at that time. embraced about all Of Southeast Alabama. There were ony ly six white families in that whole vast territory.
 In 1921 Alexander and his half brother, Irwin Rogers. were abduc- ted by a band of Creek Indian war riors, and were carried Into the will derness of Wolf Bay.i now in Dale county. Later the children were car ried about two hundred miles into the interior of Florida. The Indians named Aleck Mocosehago. The tribe came to the Apalachicola. where the boys were recognized and the long lost wanderers were ransomed by their uncle for $50 in silver, Irwin Rogers afterwards represented Coffee county in the Legislature of Alabama, and later moved to Newton county, Texas.
 Alexander Gordon was planter and merchant. In 1888 he raised vol unteer company and saved Eufaula from the torch of ChieD Jim Henry. While in the Creek nation, he was by large majority elected to the lower House and served three sessions.
 In 1861 he carried to the front the Henry Greys, the first company from Henry county. He commanded mi- iitia battalion which operated against Sanders and his band in Dale and Henry. He was delegate to the national convention in 1872; was a member of the constitutional conven- tion in IT'S; was Senator representing the four counties of Henry, Dale, Cof- fee and Geneva; was a General in the State militia; was announced as, the choice of the wiregrass for Governor in 1877; was known as "the war horse of the wiregrass."
 This dauntless posneer of Alabama
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-29
Masonic Homes Endorsed
 by Many Master Masons

For some time there has been a movement on foot to establish Ma sonic home for destitute Master Ma sons. their widows and orphans in Ala bama-
 Institutions of this sort have been established in other States and have met with success to such an extent that grand masters of various lodges are enthusiastic in their endorsements. Letters touching this subject have been received by Grand Master Ben M Jacobs of Alabama from New York, Michigan, wisconsin, Tennessee, Geor- gia Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Illinois, in fact all of the grand jurisdictions where inquiry was made.
 The Grand Master of Wisconsin writes about their home:
 We have a very successfully man aged Masonic Home for our destitute Master Masons and their widows. . am frauat to say tbat for years, I was utterly Supposed to our Grand Lodge becoming in any way responsible for the operating of this Masonic Home, but after a full and fair investigation of the matter, I have become as enthu- siastically in favor of 1t, as l formerly was opposed to it.
 q think it one of the grandest things that the Fraternity can do, not only m the way of taking care of those who are entitled to care, but also in show iuRlto those outside of our Fraternity, that we mean something by what we say.
 we will be glad to furnish you. or any member of your Committee, Or any of the constituent lodges of your grand iurisdiction, any amount of informa- tion. with reference to the cost and expenses of maintaining and managing our Home, or you can write direct to R. V. McArthur. Superintendent of Masonic Home. Grand Rapids, Mich, and he will forward you any desired information
 q earnestly hope that the craft of Alabama will see fit to do something along this line in the near future.
 ''Very sincerely and fraternally yours.
 "Chas. E. Sweet
 Grand Master"
 The Grand Master of Tennessee writes as follows about that home:
 'The Home is an institution of which Tennessee Masons are very proud It is located about five miles from Nash yille, comprises about ten acres of land, is well improved and has accom- modations for about 130 to 135 inmates A Sunday School Is run in connection