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Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
GREAT FLEET
SAILS TODAY
Admiral Evans Devoting Considerable
Time to important Drills with
Big and Small Guns
and Torpedoes

BY Associated Press.
PORT OF SPAIN, Dec. 2s-The Amer
lean fleet will sail for Rio de Janeiro
tomorrow morning, probably at an early
hour, although the exact hour has not
been sgnalled by the admiral. The bat
tleshfps have been cleaned up and given
final preparations for the long voyage,
and are now looking spick and span.
The engines, boilers and all the ma
chinery have been overhauled and every
thing is in first class condition for the
trip.
Rear Admiral Evans on his flagship
Connecticut, accompanied by the Ala
bama, the flagship of Rear Admiral
Sperry; the Illinois, the Kearsarge and
the Kentucky, steamed out into the gulf
this morning to adjust compasses. They
returned about noon!
During the stay of the fleet in port
considerable time has been devoted 10
important drills with the big and small
guns, torpedoes and torpedo defenses.
The news of the naval controversy IN
the United States, which has been cabled
here and in which Surgeon General Rtxey
and Admiral Brownson figure prominent
ly. Is exciting much interest among the
officers of the fleet, but they refuse 10
publicly express their views about 1t.
To Protect Canal
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S-For strategic
purposes and to prevent their bonn
bardment by a hostile fleet the lsthmian
canal commission has determined TO
change the location of the dams ana
locks which it originally intended TO
construct at La Boca and instead they
will be built at Mirahores, four miles
inland and within the zone of safety.
President Roosevelt has approved the
plan.
1t is said that aside from strategic
reasons advanced for the change in plans
is also that of the question of cost, the
saving of time in the completion OF the
canal and a more satisfactory foundation
can be secured at Mirahores Tne estl-
mated saving in cost will be considerable.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
BARRETT POINTS OUT VALUE
OF GREAT FLEETS CRUISE
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
MADISON, Wis, Dec. @.-The bene-
fetal effect of the Pacific cruise now
being made by Admiral Evans big fleet
on the relations of the Latin-American
republics to the United States was pointed
out by John Barrett in an address before
the American Political Science associa-
ton, in session today.
Mr.. Barrett, director general of the In
ternational Bureau of American Repup-
lies. spoke on '.The New South America
and Its Relations to the United States
He said:
zone of the most important effects, If
not the principal result, of the sailing OF
the battleship fleet to the Pacific has
been almost overlooked in the constant
discussion of the effect on Japan, and
that is the impression created in South
America.
I'VE have failed to note that the great
newspapers and leading men of our sis
ter republics are giving even more at
tention to the movement of this armada
than are those of our Oriental neighbor.
The powerful republics of South America,
like Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Peru,
which are fast becoming world powers,
are not only welcoming the coming of
the ships and applauding this vast and
unique naval undertaking, but are plan
ming to give the 1leet recepuon tnat
viii 1T. sc surpassed in cordiality, en-
thusiasm and extent by any reception
that may be accorded them later on
either our own Pacific coast or in the
ports of the Orient.
"At Rio Janeiro, in Brazil, and again
at Callao, in Peru, Admiral Evans fleet
will be greeted and treated as the rep
resentative of the naval strength, as
Secretary Root was the true envoy of
the new diplomacy of the United States,
which principally, commercially, his
torically and geographically is the natural
ally and friend of all South America"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
HOUSE is TO CONSIDER
MINING CLAIM BILL
Suspension of Requirement That 500
Worth of Labor Be Done on
Property to Be Considered
After Holidays
BY Associated Press.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Among the
important bills which the house will
consider shortly after the holiday ad-
journment is that suspending for the
year 1907 the requirement that 800
worth of labor shall be done on mifling
claims in the course of being perfected
in the states OF Colorado, California
Oregon, South Dakota and Idaho. This
bill came up for discussion in the SEN
ate December 49, but because of GER
tain objections by Senator Carter of
Montana it was allowed to go over un-
til Saturday last. Then the bill having
been amended Senator Carter Withdrew
his objection and the bill was passed
In its amended form the bill pro-
vides that the provisions of section 1924
of the revised statutes shall be sus-
pended for the year 1907 In the states
named, so that no mining claim which
has been regularly located and re-
corded as required by the local laws
and mining regulations shall be subject
to forfeiture for nom performance of
the annual assessment for the year
1907, provided that the claimant or
claimants Of any mining location in
order to secure the benefits Of this act
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
PLSGAH HOME
ACCOMPLLSHES
GREAT GOOD
ARK FOR WOMEN NEARING
COMPLETION
DR.. YoAKuM REGARDED AS A
FATHER BY INMATES
Institutions Supported by Labor OF
Those Who Accept Hospitality
and by contributicns-To
Spread Movement

There are now being presented some oil
the most novel gatherings that have ever
been found throughout the world at
Plsgah home, 6O26 Echo street. Highland
Park There men and women numbering
into the hundreds have been taken into
the home without money and without
price to benefit by the influences of the
home. The lowest are received with
gladness and each is given a chance to
gain the highest standard Of manhood
or womanhood through the love and kind
ness of the Pisgah workers.
.'Am 1 my brothers keeper" has met
with an affirmative answer In the mind
of DR.. f. E. Yoakum, who has estap-
shed the three branches Of the institu-
ttoH-the home in Highland Park. Pisgah
gardens for consumptives near Toluca
and Pisgah ark in the arroyo, which Is
nearing completion and will be for girls
and women.
The home is essentially faith healing
institution, for the Physician of Physi-
clans is looked to as the one healing
power both for tuberculosis at the gar
dens and for Drunkenness, morphine,
cocaine and other habits and other dis
eases. Although DR.. Yoalhum is grad
,uate physician and has practieed medi-
cine many years, he now relies entirely
on the power OF prayer and has hundreds
of testimonials of those cured under his
supplication, both in this country and
abroad.
fs True Home
Pisgah home which is a true home to
all who enter it's portals, whether 1t be
for a day or for months, is situated in
the midst of several acres of land, which
are laid out in flower gardens, being well
kept with a view of making everything
beautiful for all who enter.
On these grounds is a large tent. with
a seating capacity OF 500, where public
services are held Joined in by several
denominations in sympathy with the work
of the home.
This place. which refuses no one and
will not take payment for services, stands
alone, and all in 1t seems to be happy.
Every morning the rising bell rings at
$50 o'clock, followed in an hour by break
fast After the breakfast the chairs are
ali turned in one direction facing DIR.
Yoakum, who opens the morning devo-
tions The doctor reads a chapter from
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
FURNISH PROOF OF
WALKERS GUILT
Documents Bearing Upon Evidence
Against Abscondng Banker
Are Sent to WASH
ington
by Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
HARTFORD, Conn, Dec. 2S.-New doc
uments bearing upon evidence against
William G. Walker, the former treasurer
of the savings bank of New Britain, in
support of the application for his extra
dition from Mexico, will be sent to Wash
ington today.
The evidence goes into details of Walk
er's abstraction of s565,OOO in securities
and cash from the bank and $65, 900 from
the Connecticut Baptist convention, and
also of forgery of paper given by Walker
to various individuals.
Governor Woodruff sends letter under
seal of the state, to the effect that Walker
is not to be extradited for the purpose OF
having civil process brought against him,
but for the purpose of Furnishing him for
the crimes he has committed. The docu-
mentary evidence has been prepared in
accordance with the request of the state
department to furnish additional evidence
of Walkers misdeeds.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
FAMINE CONDITIONS IN
ARMENIA ARE SEVERE
American Board of Missions Learns
That Hundreds Are Leaving
for America-Tide of EN-.
igration Is Rising
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
, BOSTON, Dec. 2S-Additional advices
from eastern Turkey and Armenia re-
ceived today by the American board of
commissioners for foreign missions indi-
cate that the famine already reported is
more severe than was anticipated and the
tide of immigration was never so strong
as at present.
Secretary Hicks writes from Harpoot
that upon returning to that city recently
he met hundreds of Arabs and Armenians
going in the direction of Samson and
eventually to America. Ali these persons
were young or middle-aged, able-bodied
men, representing the strongest element
Of the population in that country and suf-
ficiently we'll off to make the necessary
gift to leave Turkey and pay their
passage to America.
1t is estimated that 1900 families have
left the vicinity of Harpoot since, last
April and the tide of emigration is con-
tinually rising.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29

Mr.. Albert H. Postel, author, lecturer
and traveller, has completed arrangements
by which he, hopes to render great ser
vice to humanity. Thousands of men and
women in all walks of life are seeking the
advice of this. eminent astrologer, and
many voluntarily send thankful letters
highly praising him for his kind and help
ful service. The following are samples
OF letters received by Mr.. Postel:
William Payne Cole of Grange, Md,
writes: .'I do indeed thank you for the
grand work you have done; things of
which you spoke have already come to
pass. I feel that IL 1 had had this read
ing two years ago 1 would have been bet
ter Off today. May God bless you and
your good work.
From Allie Wardwell, Converse Ind. :
II received my Horoscope and 1 am well
pleased with it. You have a wonderful
knowledge of human life. 1t is the best
Horoscope ever had. Please accept my
thanks
While Mr.. Postel is modest and unas-
snming. 1t is clearly seen by a glance at
his features that he is man of keen per-
ception open-hearted generous. and has
kindly feeling toward humanity. The
writer has received one of the readings
similar to those which Mr.. Postel is send
ing to all who write to him, Indicating
the month and year in which they were
born, and 1t is truly amazing how accur-
ately he describes the life of an individ-
ual with only the date of birth ana his
superior knowledge Of astrology to guide
him.
If you wish free reading sit down and
write at once, stating the date of your
birth, and you will receive by return mail
your reading and copy of Mr. Posteps
interesting booklet entitled ''Your Des-
tiny Foretold." Address your letter plain-
" to Postel. the Astrologer, room Ss1.
No. 126 West S4th ST., New York. N. Y.
If you wish you may enclose 10 cents
tsilver or stamps) to pay postage and
clerical work. However. the reading will
be promptly sent, whether you enclose the
10 cents or not.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
MRS. LESLIE CARTER
DEFEATS CREDITORS
Judge Holds That Actress Scenery
and Stage Properties Taken for
Debt Must Be Re-
turned
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
l!Ew YORK, Dec. 2s.--A decision
which will prove of considerable inter-
est to lawyers and theatrical people
has been filed by Justice Hough n the
United States district court, IN the
matter of bankruptcy of Mrs. Leslie
Carter-P Payne.
Judge Hough decides that the ability
of a player is not an asset that can be
touched by creditors or a receiver In
bankruptcy. The receiver took over
the scenery and properties of "zaza
and "Du Barry" in which Mrs. Carter
had been appearing, and demanded a
share in the contracts under which she
is to appear in La Tosca" and "Fe-
DORA"
Judge Hough orders the return of
the property taken and ruled that the
receiver is not entitled to any interest
in the contracts or in the salary she
obtains for her work.
1t is said the case will be appealed.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
LUCK ON HONEYMOON TRIP
Bride and Groom on Tour of the
World Reach Galveston with
Thirty Cents in Their
Pockets

GALVESTON, Tex, Dec. 28.-Sailing on
the Mallory steamer Concho at noon
Thursday were a bride, and bridegroom
very prominently connected in New York
city, who, since starting upon their
honeymoon around the world two months
ago, have met with a series of probably
the most unlucky experiences calculated
to cause embarrassment and dishearten
persons just starting out in life. But not
for them. The couple referred to were
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Speer. Mr.. Speer is
one of New York IS well known news
paper artists and the bride has published
in leading magazines and newspapers or
the country her beautiful creations of
children's pictures and juvenile drawings.
Upon the eve of their marriage in the
metropolis they took an overland ex-
press for San Francisco, from which
point they expected to sail on Pacific
steamer for Honolulu and the orient for
tour of the world. They reached the
western coast safely, and desiring to
remain there for few days before en-
barking on the sea voyage, the husband
deposited the funds in local bank, only
keeping in his purse sufficient amount
of currency for immediate use.
Two days after depositing the money
in the bank the institution went to the
wall, and, as might be expected, the
honeymooners could not raise dollar
from the wrecked bank. They did not
become discouraged, however, but wired
back to New York for funds; but 1t was
necessary to postpone the trip around
the world.
Relief Arrives
When relief reached them they took
Sunset train for Galveston and while en-
route near Ell Paso a Pullman porter
relieved the bride of $65 in cash and some
iewelry and when the unfortunate pair
arrived in Galveston Thursday morning
they had but 80 cents in their possession
and were hungry as bears.
1--WE set out for a restaurant" said
the couple in relating their experience,
"and went in a place on Market street
which looked nice. There our funds were
planked down on the table and the
waiter was told to bring us 80 cents
worth Of something that would go as far
as it would TOWARD filling up two hungry
stomachs. Tie waiter brought up two
good breakfasts and the manager of the
house showed the three dimes back with
true southern hospitality, told us we
didn't owe him a cent and for us to
come back again when we felt hungry.
That was the first good turn done in
Galveston
1--WE next went to the Mallory line
ticket office and inquired about passage
to New York which had been telegraphed
from our people in the metropolis, and
when Passenger Agent Tobin learned OF
our predicament he graciously provided
all the funds necessary to enable us to
get back home, ana how thankful we are
to him! We are coming down to Calves
ton to stay a long while some of these
DAYS, for it must hold the most generous
hearted people on earth"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
POLITICIAN, lNCURABLY
ILL, TAKES OWN LIFE
Thomas Worrel, Prominent in Me-
braska Affairs, Swallows Poison.
Said Pain In Head Drove
Him to Suicide
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 2S-Thomas Wor-
rell, prominent In Nebraska politics and
the man who exposed the grain trust In
this state, committed suicide here last
night by taking poison. The body was
found in his office today.
He left letter addressed to Chairman
Allen of the Democratic state central
committee in which he declares the pain
In his head had become insufferab BILE.
Letters to his son and Mrs. Worrell con-
veyed the same information.
For several months he had been in Ill
health.
Two years ago Worrell led the agita-
ton against the grain trust, which re-
suited in suits being started by Senator
Norris Brown, who was then attorney
general. At one time Worrell was deputy
postmaster of Lincoln. He was As years
old.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
Broadway Department
Store
Buys Bankrupt Stock of
Desser & Lifrdnd at 81
Cents on the Dollar

About a year and a half ago Jacob
Desser and Louis Lifrand formed part
nership in the running of a dry goods
business at 4422 Central avenue, this
city.
On August 21 they were closed by an
attachment made by certain creditors.
Afterwards ordered by the court to
surrender q certain sum of money or
merchandise. Later on they were ar
rested, released on bail and are now
awaiting their hearing to be held some
time next week
In the meantime their stock of close
on to $4,000 worth of merchandise, to
be exact $552729, has been purchased
by the Broadway Department Store at
81 cents on the dollar.
II never saw cleaner lot of mer-
chandise," said the merchandise man
ager of the Broadway, "and I never
saw a more varied and complete stock
in any store of its size"
Bedding, standard outing flannel,
muslin, calicoes, percales, gingham,
linen, wash goods, towels shopping
bags, corsets, underwear for men,
women, children, stockings, embroid-
cries, laces, ribbons.
Mems hats and caps, mems overalls,
hose, suspenders, work gloves.
Anchor brand collars, mems clothing.
boys Khaki suits and a great line of
shoes made by the Brown Shoe COM
pany of st. Louis, Mo. Also notions.
Really it Is a stock worth 81 for 81.
I'VE intend placing this stock on sale
in the very near future" continued the
manager.
This is a news item of much import
ance to the buying public of Los An
geles. The announcement for the sale
dates of this stock will carry with it
some rare bargains
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
MRS. EDDY NOT SEEKING
MONEY FOR NEW CHARITY
Head of Christian Science Church Ex-
plains That No Donations Are
Asked for the En-
terprise
by Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
BOSTON. Dec. 2S-The following state
ment regarding the charitable purposes
of the fund of $1,OOO,OOO donated by Mrs
Mary Baker G. Eddy was issued today
by Alfred Farlow of the Christian Science
Publication company:
There seems to be an impression that
contributions to the funds are desired
This is a mistake. Since the announce
ment of Mrs. Eddy's enterprise she has
been in receipt of many letters of appre-
citation from all parts of the world COM
mending her efforts. Many of these let
ters have been accompanied by checks
sent as contributions to aid the funds.
1t should be well understood that Mrs.
Eddy has set aside the entire amount
necessary for this fund.- namely, $1,000, 900,
and donations from others have not been
asked for nor are any expected"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
TOTAL ECLIPSE OF SUN
TO OCCUR JANUARY 3
Party from Lick Observatory VIII Go
to Flint Island in Pacific Ocean
to Make observa-
tions
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec 2S.-An eclipse OF
the sun will occur January 8 and will be
partially visible in the southern states OF
the west and the western coast of North
America. Although the United States
naval observatory is interested in the oc-
currence no official parties have been sent
out by the government. The eclipse will
be total at Flint island, in the Pacific
and will be observed by a party from
Lick observatory in charge of Prof. w,
w. Campbell, who already has been con-
veyed there from Tahiti aboard the
United States ship Annapolis.
In the United States the eclipse will be
observable about sunset, and it's duration
will be short.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
ALL PlTTSBURG ILL;
GRIP AND PNEUMONIA
Worst Epidemic City Has Experienced
for Years Depopulates Office
Buildings and Causes Scarcity
of Street Car Employees
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press. ~
PITTSBURG, Dec. 2S8-What is said TO
be the worst epidemic of sickness since
1889 is being experienced in Pittsburs,
and physicians estimate that thousands
of persons are prostrated by pneumonia,
typhoid fever and especially the grip.
Throughout the city probably every home
is affected in some manner. and scarcity
of employees VI the large office buildings
is seriously felt
The Pittsburg Railway company is hav-
Ing difficulty in manning It's cars on ac-
count of the conductors and motormen
being laid up with the grip.
City Physician Booth says the present
epidemic of grip exceeds in scope and
severity all but that of 1852 and may yet
break that record. He believes the germs
may have originated far from here.
In 1889 the malady's start was traced
through Europe to Asia and finally To-
Gated in Hong Kong.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
PIGEONS WILL CARRY
NEW YEARS GREETINGS
Mayor of Minneapolis VIII Send Mes
sage to the Head of Boston
Municipality by
Birds
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 2S.-New Years
greetings from Mayor Haines of Min
neapolis will be sent to the mayor OF
Boston by carrier pigeons.
1t is thought the birds can complete
the journey of 1900 miles in about
forty-six hours.
The entire trip, however, will not be
made by the same pigeons. Two birds
will be liberated here, each having the
message tied to its leg, and they will
fly to their home town, Aurora, Ill.
where the message will be transferred
to bird which is to make the flight
from Aurora to Philadelphia, where the
message will be fastened to the pigeon
which is expected to deliver 1t.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29

The epidemic of Grip is so wide spread
as to interfere with affairs:
Cabinet meeting broken up because
the secretary of the treasury and the
secretary of the interior are, abed with
Grip.
Social functions. especially at bridge
and dinner parties the hostess is at
her wits end to find substitutes.
The Stage, the longed for opportun-
ity of the understudy is frequent In the
times of sick stars.
The opera, the gathering audience.
approach the foyer with dread fearing
to e the sign, change of bill, SO fire.
quently displayed in times of sickness.
The College and school classes are
slender. so many pupils, especially
girls, being laid up with Grip.
Offices and factories are crippled by
absences and yet
Humphreys Seventy-seven is the
remedy par-excellence for Grip. Taken
early cuts it short promptly, taken
during it's prevalence, 1t preoccupies
the system and prevents Its invasion.
Carry a bottle in your pocket, keep it
handy. All drug stores 25c.
Humphreys Homeo. Medicine Co., cor. WI
Liam and John streets. New York
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
GIRL WHO LAY FOR WEEKS
IN COMA, PASSES AWAY
By Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S-Edith Wardrop,
the 16-year-old girl who has been in a
state of coma for ten days, is dead at
the Lincoln hospital in the Bronx. She
did not recover consciousness. Her case
has greatly puzzled the physicians, who
were unable to account for her peculiar
Illness
She suddenly succumbed to complete
paralysis after running to a window to
see fire engines pass the house. The
physicians believed her to be suffering
from cerebral embolism, but an autopsy
shows that she died Of cerebral hemor-
rhages resulting from fall which she
sustained two weeks ago while coasting.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
JUDGE INSTRUCTS JURY
IN TRIAL OF POWERS
Arguments in Kentucky Murder Case
VIII Be Begun When Court
convenes on Mon-
day
By Associated Press.

BY ASSOclHttI PreSSs
GEORGETOWN, KY, Dec. 2S.-Judge
Morris delivered his instructions to the
Caleb Powers jury this afternoon. The
instructions, which are almost identically
the same as those delivered by Special
Judge Robbins In the third trial of Pow
ers, simply deal with the existence of a
conspiracy to murder Goebel.
If the jury believes fromNthe evidence
beyond reasonable doubt that Powers Is
guilty of being an accessory as charged,
Judge Morris said, they should find him
guilty and fix his punishment at death or
life Imprisonment After the instructions
had been read court adjourned until Mon
day, when the arguments will begin.