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The Washington times., 1907-12-17
DRUCE'S COFFIN
WILL BE OPENED
TO END MYSTERY
New York Asked to Ar
rest american Witness
Accused of Perjury,

LONDON. Dec. lit looks as II the
Druce mystery IS soon 10 be cleared
The announcement in court that Her
bert bruce viii no longer oppose the
opening OF the coffin Of MS father. T.
c.. bruce. removes the last obstacle in
the way OF solving the most remark
able problem Of its kind ever pro
pounded IN an English tribunal
The case was adjourned from yester-
day until December % to give time FOR
preparation OF the necessary agreement
u VIII be submitted on the latter date
and the opening OF the bruce tomb is
expected 90 follow at once. One glance
inside viii settle the whole case. Either
G. II Druce's claim 10 the Duke OF
Portlands titles and estate viii collapse
or Il viii become practically certain he
must win his suit
Case Of Dual Personality.
The whole case hinges on the question
whether one man was both the NTH
Duke Of Portland and T. c. bruce. a
small London tradesman. G. H bruce.
an Australian, answers yes. Y. C.
Druce was twice married, the Duke OF
Eoruan1 was not married at all q. II.
nrsL marriage.
So II the duke and Portland were the
same he is the heir 20 everything the
duke left
The present Duke OF Portland is fight
ing this claim HIS strongest witness
is Herbert DruCe. T. G.. Druce's son by
MS second marriage de SAYS lie saw
his father IN his coffin. AS Portland was
on earth for years after the bruce
funeral this would be conclusive II true.
Claims Coffin Was Loaded.
c. II bruce denies il. his version
Is that the funeral was a sham. that
lead was buried IN the coffin and that
Herbert bruce is a perJurer. The lat
ter IS on trial on that charge
O. H bruce tried long ago 20 have
Drlce's coffin opened. but the defense
would not permit IL. Now that the
point has been Welded at last the con-
roVerEy can not last much longer
Scotland Yard has asked New York
20 arrest Robert Caldwell the American.
who says he pug che lead in Druce's
conin- He is wanted on a charge Of per-
jury, but he lefc for the United States be-
fore ne could be arrested.
The Washington times., 1907-12-17

Many New Workers have just been
able to locate Sunday since the lid came
down.
The Washington times., 1907-12-17

Tom Watson is still for Roosevelt.
Those White House Iuncheons have a
lasting effect.
The Washington times., 1907-12-17

Denny 3. Goode. Of Kentucky, is in
our midst. Maybe that's the reason he
had tc leave Kentucky.
The Washington times., 1907-12-17

A gentleman out on he 8ladensburg
road objects to a horizontal cut in the
price Of gas. That's all right. Cut 1t
any old way. just so you cut it some
Timothy Redbreast Woodruff says he
will not oppose the Hughes boom, which
is very consideration his own inter
ests.
The Washington times., 1907-12-17

Leslie NJ Shaw is again figuring in
the political gossip of the day. These
iowa men, some way or other. won't
stay put, no matter where you put EN-.
The Washington times., 1907-12-17

couple Of Missouri gentlemen, with
the aid Of revolvers, relieved a tank
out there Of something like 5000 of its
cash. That seems TO be about the on!y
way some Of US viii ever get any money
out of a bank.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26
DEMANDS ARREST
Of CRUEL SPOUSE
SWEARS TO WARRANT WHILE
IN CARRIAGE
Woman Says Husband Choked HeT
and Knocked Her Down After
Using Foul and Abusive
Language

Mrs. Mary Kent, wife of E. w. Kent,
recently employed in the Imperial cafe
orchestra, drove to the central police
station building yesterday and sent
word to the city prosecuting attorney,
George Beebe, to come to her, as she
was physically unable to leave the We
hicle.
In the presence of Police Court Clerk
Wallace Stockwell, Detective Chapman
and Attorney Beebe the woman then
asked for a complaint against her hus-
band charging him with assault and
battery.
"Wednesday night he came to my
home at $50 South Flower street." said
Mrs. Kent, "and after using all man
ner of abusive language ended by
knocking me down and trying to choke
me. l have been confined to my bed
since then and have only been able to
leave it today through a friend assist
ing me and bringing me to the city in
her carriage"
The complaint against the husband
was issued and a warrant for his ar
rest Will be served as soon as the Of
ficerS can find him.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26
INTERPRETATIONS

Banncok Mining and Smelling COM
pany. Directors: A. j. Richardson, E.
Griffith. D. w. Turngate, H. l.. Clad
well, Eugene Overton. Capital stock
$1,O0O000, of which S. has been sub
scribed.
Modjeska Country club Directors:
j. B. Heartwell, C. L. Heartwell j.
f. Heartwell, s. Townsend, A. T. Co
vert, D. M. Cate, c. j. Walker, F. w.
Stearns, Andrew Craig, F. c. Yeomans,
w. w. Lowe, b. p. Dayman, c. f.
Van de Water, w. l.. Porterfeld.
Capital stock 100000, of which the
full amount has been subscribed.
Plastic Products company Direc-
tors: e. Couper- -Thwaite, l.. B. Penn
berton, NJ G. Fogg, Frank L. Miller,
Myron Westover, Capital stock $1,O00,-
000 of which $50 has been subscribed.
Cooperative Hospital association:
Thomas G. Otis, jr, Joseph c. Lewis,
Frank Virgins, Bernard A. Vollmer,
John e. Coffin. Capital stock 100000,
of which $500 has been subscribed.
B. and B. Drug company. Directors:
L. l.. Broodeen, C. r. Buchanan,
George f. Parker. Capital stock $685.
O0O of which $15,400 has been sub
scrlbed.
Consumers Supply company. Direc-
tors: A. r. Fierce, j. II. Lowe, M. c..
Jewell, d. Arbogast, Il. s. Alexander
Capital stock $4,000. of which SIS has
been subscribed.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26
FINE GIVEN To
STARVING FAMILY
Officer Finds That While Veteran Is
Spending Pension on Drink,
Wife Is Making Soup
of Dog Meat

James Ditzler was released yesterday
by Judge Chambers and his fine of
SO remitted because the arresting Of
ficer discovered that Ditzler's family
was in dire distress and at the point
of starvation.
Ditzler was arrested Thursday night
in saloon and the policeman declares
that his investigation revealed the fact
that at that very time his wife and
five children, all less than 10 years
old, were in absolute want in their
bare rooms at a lodging house near
the Arcade depot. When the officer
called he says he found the woman
trying vainly to make nourishing
broth out of the bones she had been
given by butcher.
Ditzler is 60 years of age, a war
veteran, and is said to receive a quar-
terly pension of $50. The day of his
spree he is alleged to have received
pension draft and spent the most
of it.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26
CANDIDATES AFTER NEW
HEALTH OFFICE JOB

Already candidates are springing up
for the position of assistant health Of
ficer.
For two weeks the board of health
has delayed appointing an assistant to
Health Officer l.. M. Powers, an Of
flee now held by DR.. Harris Garcelon,
and since then the office of second as
sistant health officer has been pro-
posed and the council will be asked to
create it, This officer will pay special
attention to the schools. The salary
will be $3.50 a month. DR.. Charles
Freedman, now assistant police sur
geon, is one of the candidates.
In the meantime the efforts to ap-
point DR.. Eleanor Seymour city bac-
teriologist in place of DR.. Leonard are
not abating and a merry canvass is on
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26
DEATH OVERTAKES
CLERK At DESK
Accountant of Broadway Bank and
Trust Company Succumbs to
Heart Trouble While Work.
ing on Books

From trouble of the heart produced
by chronic Indigestion, j. NJ Smith,
chief bookkeeper OF the Broadway
Bank and Trust company, died sud-
denly while at his work yesterday
morning.
Mr.. Smith had been i'll for several
days and did not go to the bank Mon
day or Tuesday. Wednesday he felt
better and returned. He seemed to
continually improve in health until
yesterday morning, and when he left
his home he made no complaint, but
on the contrary that he felt in good
spirits.
Soon after beginning his work, how
ever, he grew weak and faint, and
several fellow. employees about him
noticed his condition and offered their
aid, but he said he would be better
in a moment. He quickly grew worse
though, and when he attempted to
leave his desk he staggered and would
have fallen but for the assistance Of
other clerks.
DR.. #. T. Bicknell was sent for, and
although he arrived promptly, Mr.
Smith was past all medical aid and
expired within a few moments.
Mr. Smith leaves a wife and two
daughters The family residence is at
223S West Twenty fifth street.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26
MUSIC AND DRAMA
Nine. Schumann-Heink

Nine. Schumann-Heink sang last
night to a capacity house at Riverside,
and will return to Los Angeles at noon
today and give her farewell concert at
Simpson auditorium this afternoon. The
program will begin at O'Clock. The
doors will be opened at O'CLOCK.
Mime. Schumann-Heink was deeply
touched by the loyalty of her Los An
geles friends and admirers and desires
to give her audience this afternoon a
most pleasing surprise. She has
changed her program and Will intro
duce a finale which will unite her
great voice with the strains of the or
gan played by Mr.. Colby, augmented
with violin obligato by Wenzel Kopta
with Miss Schaull the accompanist at
the piano. The program NUMBERS are
as follows:
SECOND PROGRAM-PART |.
/ (a) Aria from "Rinaldo' ...'.'i Handei
h1 Ich Iiebe Dich. Beethoven
}c} Meme Iiebe, Neues Leben Beethoven
2 (a) Lltany Qst and I'd verse; .Schupert
(b) Die Junge Nome. e............ Schubert
(c) sRrnSD RastiSSDe PPRsSSseRAMMPART PsSs T'Tn'ei' II
Frauen Liebe und Leben (song cycle
of eight songs) (by requesD....
seit ich in ,gasehen; 2 Er, der Her. Her
fassen. nicht glauben; A.. Du Ring an
meinen Finger; 5, Helft mir Ihr Schwest-
ern; 6, Susser Freund Du blickest; 7. An
meinem Herzen, an meiner Brust; ., Nun
hast Du mir den ersten Schmerz gethan.
"a, 8e aeimiiche Aufffer de i; Rung, Strauss
Three songs, with organ recital
(a) Recitative and Aria from 81; ,,,.
%, P2sl sai stil Raff
(c) save Maria. ............ Bach-Gounod
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26
FIVE HORSES BURNED
IN INCENDIARY FIRE

A fire supposed to have ben of in
cendiary origin burned five horses. to
death, fatally injured another and al
most compile tely destroyed the stables
of Jacoby bros., 2115 South San Pedro
street, at o'clock Friady morning.
The police are looking for tramp
who was driven out of the barn several
nights ago when he attempted to make
q bed in the hay, and it is the opinion
Of the proprietor that this man set fire
to the stable for revenge.
The total loss to the building and
contents 10 estimated at about $500,
5000 of the loss being on the building
itself. The barn was owned by e.
Fapta.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26
ROBBERS STEAL JEWELRY
FROM ROOMING HOUSE

Robbers entered rooming house at
1872 South Flower street about 1880
Thursday night and broke into two
rooms. Mrs. E. Dodge reported the loss
of three baby rings, two lady's plain
gold rings, one gold dollar bangle
stickpin, one gold heart locket, one
gold heur de lis pin and a silver jewel
box.
Mrs. Florence Hemlow missed gold
dog collar necklace, a fine link chain
with gold heart locket, a brooch set
with turquoise and garnets. The
thieves were not seen.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26
SPAIN'S KING WILL
TRY NEW CABINET
BY Associated Press.


MADRID, Jan. 25.-With five Liberal
ministries wrecked in eighteen months
owing to the irreconcilable difference
between the leaders, King Alfonso to-
day decided that he had no alternative
except to recall Senior Maura, the ex-
premier and leader of the Conserva-
tives, and ascertain what a strong Con-
servative cabinet can accomplish.
The religious issue has been the root
of all dissensions, ex-Prime Ministers
Rioes, Moret and Dominguez believing
that Spain is not ready for radical
campaign against the religious orders
and the church generally, upon which
Senor Canelejas ex-president of the
chamber of deputies and head of the
new party known as the Extreme
Liberals, insisted
The accession of Senior Maura 10
power is regarded as sweeping victory
for the clericals and Is likely to arouse
revolutionary spirit.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26
Mayors office unauarded

Mayors office Ungusrded
Because of Illness of Mildred. the
young daughter of Secretary Herbert
u. Kennedy. the mayors office had no
outer guard yesterday afternoon.
"Reioice" is Topic
"Rejoice" will he the topic OF Francis
Murphy at the meeting i'm blanchard
hall tomorrow night. Lee Gates will
preside. Music will be given by An
drew ]. Park, Samuel Todd and j. W.
Eccleston.
Thief Uses Pass Key
The room of A. II. Bertram, who
lives at 523 San Julian street, was en-
tered by pass key thief Thursday
afternoon and some clothes, besides q
nugget stickpin valued at $25, were
stolen.
Miss Stewart Speaks
The central union, w. G. T. u, held
its session yesterday afternoon in Tenn
perance temple. Miss Mary Stewart
spoke on 1.-THE Young Peoples Work"
and gave an account OF her trip to
the national and the worlds w. G. r..
u. conventions.
Charged with Horse Stealing
James Sullivan, an employe of Nc
Crimmon & Hamiltons sales stables on
Tenth street was arrested yesterday
by officer Harry Davis on q charge Of
stealing a horse belonging to the j. b.
Mattox sales stables on Pico street.
The horse was loaned to McCrimmon
Charged with Forgery
& Hamilton by ]. b. Mattox.
Charged with forging the name of
I. ]. Nordlinger to two checks for 800
each, ]. II. Mcmillan was yesterday
bound over to the superior court by
Police Justice Chambers on $500 bonds.
Mcmillan, who Is married, lives at 345
Hope street.
Mrs. Marshall Expires
Mrs. A. S. Marshall the mother of
William Marshall, who resided at 447
South Grand avenue, died yesterday.
The funeral will be held Monday after
noon at 2 O'Clock at the chapel of
Rresee Brothers. Rev. Burt Estes
Howard will officiate. The interment
will be at Evergreen cemetery.
Restaurant Looted
K. Isune, a Japanese restaurant
keeper with place of business at 145
Wilmington street, reported to the
police that his establishment was en-
tered by thieves Thursday afternoon
and looted of $50 In gold and some
valuable papers The thieves made
their entrance and exit without being
seen.
Has Husband Arrested
Charles Babbit, who lives near Sew
enth and EsperanZa streets, was ar
rested last night on complaint Of his
wife, who accused him of attempting
to kill her Wednesday night, and on
frequent other occasions. Mrs. Babbit,
who works as a nurse, told the police
her husband does little else than spend
her hard earned money to buy liquor.
Christian Science Lecture
Hon. Clarence A. Buskirk, c. S., St.
Louis, Mo-, will lecture on Christian
Science at the Auditorium, Fifth and
Olive streets, tomorrow afternoon at
8 o'clock. The lecture will be given
under the auspices of the Second
Church of Christ, Scientist, of Los An
geles. Mr.. Buskirk is member of the
board of lectureship of the First
Church of Christ, Scientist, of Boston.
DR.. Driver to Speak
DR.. John Merritte Driver of the
Peoples church of Chicago spoke be-
fore the Y. NJ. G. A. members Of Pas
adena last evening on the subject of
ultimate America" Tonight at Simp-
son auditorium DR.. Driver appears as
the second speaker on the new univer-
sity course on the subject of WHITTIER
Are We Drifting and What Will Be
Our Final Destiny?"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26
SUNSET B0ULEVARDIERS IN
IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION

The Sunset Boulevard Improvement
association, which will work for the
improvement of that district, has just
effected temporary organization, with
M. L. Wicks as president and j. Mills
Davies as secretary.
At the last meeting committees were
appointed on bylaws, permanent or
ganization and membership. and these
committees will report at another meet
ing to be held next Thursday night I'm
the basement OF the NJ. II. church
South on Sunset boulevard.
Barney oldeheld at Auto show today.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

and saved lot of time Most of the
members of the old council seldom
knew what they were voting on and
cared less, and Wilde's roll call was
just as satisfactory as any other would
have been.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26
CHARGED WITH MURDER;
CONFIDENT OF ACQUlTTAL

dered George Spelse last Friday night,
Is confident that the court viii vindi-
cate him of the charge when he is
brought to trial. Although Spelse made
an ante-mcrtem statement to the effect
that Proper had shot him while at
tempting 10 hold him up on the street,
Proper aims that the shots were fired
while the mer. were quarreling. Spelse,
Proper ella ms, attempted to trespass
on lot that he was placed to watch,
and a fight ensued.
x,...,a., O,aaota - A,,ko ,ho,.. 49,.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26
THE CITY

Strangers are Invited to visit the exhibit
Of California products at the Chamber OF
Commerce building, on Broadway, be-
tween First and Second streets, where
free Information will be given on oil sub
iects pertaining to this section.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

The Herald will pay 40 in cash to any
one furnishing evidence that will lead to
cought stealing copies OF The Herald
from the premises OF our patrons
THE HERALD
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Clara Shortriige Foltz. attorney.
General practice all courts. Merchants
Trust building, Second and Broadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

Barney oldeaeld at Auto show today.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26
Thief Uses Pass Key

The room of A. II. Bertram, who
lives at 523 San Julian street, was en-
tered by pass key thief Thursday
afternoon and some clothes, besides q
nugget stickpin valued at $25, were
stolen
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-18
NOW is YOUR CHANCE

NOW is YOUR CHANCE
In order for a to his home he must
his land first.
Perhaps you have felt able to land
But since offer this grand opportunity there
longer any excuse for your not being home
We have put the and terms within your reach
BE YOUR OWN BANKER
When you put money in real estate you become
your banker.
Real estate is the bank that closes its doors.
Real estate is the foun ndaion of all wealth.
The best investment earth part Of the earth it.
self.
BEST SAVING BANK
Andrew Carnegie in speaking to gathering of
men in Chicago, said:
There is doubt that real estate is the very
best Investment for small savings II bound and
into More fortunes accumulated from the
rise real estate values han from all other comb
ed To speculate in stocks risky and dangerous but
when buy real estate buying inheritance.
DOUBLE YOUR MONEY
may not fortune, you can double every
dollar you invest at Garfield Park addition
The history Of all cities show that adjoining parks
grows faster in value than any other.
While this beautiful property is free from the smoke
of factories and railroads. direct
service to all the big ndu stries.
Garfield Park addition will build up.
Remember every house built increases the your
properly whether you build or not.
fP SOC TO 81 PER WEEK
Will make you land
Will start you toward home of your own.
viii the road to prosperity.
Will make you indepen dent in your old age.
DO NOT DELAY
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-18

THE BIGGEST CHANCE

THE BIGGEST CHANCE
of life is offered Garfield Park addition You can
choice residence for only So down, and only Soc
to 81 week with
FREE DEED
beneficiary in your death before lot
is fully paid for you have made only payment
NO EXTRAS
Remember there interest and extras of
any kind Soc to 81 week absolutely all to
these choice lots w full life insurance protec
ton for your family
PAYMENTS STOP
during loss of employment from sickness other
BARGAIN PRICES
bought this land great bargain and you get
benefit Of splendid pur chase.
offer these beautiful lots only $98 to $3.50, al
though property within short distance sells twice these
prices. Come and for yourself.
policy is price ALL quick sales and small prof
it's this will be the quickest sale known
ron.
A LIBERAL CREDIT
of 10 Cent is allowed advance payments of $40
For example time $40 in advance
get credit for S11.
discount of 90 per is allowed for all cash down.
PERFECT TITLE
title Garfield addition perfect
is mortgage lien of kind against the property and
you warranty deed abstract of title free of cost
The title is held by
THE MARION SAVINGS BANK .!i4.y3, "a
which signs every contract and deed
make all your payments this bank except the first
($2), which is paid at the ground.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-18
LOCATION


Garfield Park additions located East Center st on
the East side oil beautiful Garfield Park
direct to the Park.
This property be autiful high piece of ground and
the drainage is perfect
There is finer healthier homes in Ma
ron than this splendid pro perty
A PLACE FOR HOMES
The intend Ga rfed addition to be strictly
residence property and will the building
cottage homes of three rooms shantes
looms or other Objectionable features will be allowed.
All houses in Garfield Park addition must be built Is
feet back of the sidewalk line thus giving parkke ap
to the property Lots sold persons
only
POSITIVELY
Garfield Park addition is the best home investment
proposition offered in Marion.
OWN YOUR OWN HOME
The majority Of people go through life never owning
home of their They have paid many the
price of home but have nothing but bunch
of worthless receipts which would noG buy hnge for their
home.
BE YOUR OWN LANDLORD
The ancient Talmud says He that owns no land is no
man"
Henry Clay, the great American statesman said When
man becomes the owner Of his home a patriot
born to the nation
RENT is A DEBT
Rent is debt that never paid You can paw rent all
your life and when old comes if you pay your
landlord will turn into the although you paid
him many times the Of your house.
rented house is home
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-02-08
MEMS REFER COATS

Refer Coats in black and gray, with
storm collar, side pockets, lined with an all
wool Italian flannel, positively worth 4. So
Sale price, 3.7s.
Refer Goats, lined with good materials,
made of genuine Irish frieze in all coIors
worth s to 7. Sale price, 4.98.
Mems Combination Coats, made o.
leather and corduroy, of best quality, SER
viceabe garment Positive value 6so. Sal.
price, 4.98
Mems waterproof heavy blanket lined,
short working Goats, sold everywhete at
I.5o. Sale price I.r9.
Duck Coat with corduroy storm collar,
well lined, positive value $50. Now 2.4S.
Sheepskin lined, heavy corduroy collar
Coat, good value at 400. Sale price, a.9S
400 Mems ODE Goats, good values, from
Loo to goo. Your pick for CSC
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-02-08
BOYS AND YOUTHS SUITS
AGES Ia TO 20

Lot of Boys Suits, made in various ma
terias and styles, excellent values at 6.5o.
Sale price, 4S.
| Lot Of Boys Suits, made Of al! wool
material, positive value 500. Sale price,
6.98.
Lot of Boys Suits in black and blue serge
and fancy mixtures, elegantly made, positive
Iy sold for 1900 everywhere. Sale price, o.38.
] Lot of Youths Suits, made of heavy ma
terial, good value at ago. Sale price, 1888.
Lot Of Youths, Suits, made of al-wool
worsteds, etc, neatly tailored, positively
worth $500, Sale price; 2.S7.
Cbildrens Suits, made up in the latest
fashions and materials, sold everywhere at
8. so. Sale price, a.6S
Boys Knee Pants, sold the world over at
age. Sale price, nc.
Boys Knee Pants, SOC quality. Sale
price, 37c-
Boys Long Pants, assorted patterns, las
quality. Sale price, US.