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Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
WIFE KILLS
HUSBAND IN
JEALOUS RAGE
Woman Shoots Sleeping Husband
Because of His Attentions to
Another-open Prayer
Book Found
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK. Nov. 2O.-Half crazed by
jealousy because of her husbands atten-
tion to another woman, Mrs. Lottie
Hitchcock shot and killed her husband,
Robert L. Hitchcock, a compositor, as he
was sleeping in their home in the borough
of the Bronx early today. Turning the
revolver on herself, Mrs Hitchcock in
flicted several wounds in the head, the
result of which will probably prove fatal.
The man and woman were married
about year ago. Recently they have
had frequent quarrels and Mrs. Hitchcock
repeatedly complained to neighbors that
her husband had been spending his even
ings with another woman when not at
work.
Hitchcock returned from work at a.
m. today and went to bed While he was
sleeping mis- wife arose. placing the re-
volver to his breast, and sent two bullets
through his heart. Sitting on the edge
of the bed, she fired three bullets into her
breast and tried to shoot herself in the
head, but caused only scalp wound.
She was still conscious when removed
and sent to hospital.
She told The police she did the shooting
and was glad of it.; then she tainted.
finu prayer BOOK
An opium smoking outfit was found in
the Hitchcock apartments.
Near By was an Episcopa' prayer book
open at the pI-.yer reading
ooh, Lord, we beseech thee, absolve thy
people from their offense that through
thy bountiful goodness we may all be
delivered from those sins whic., we have
committed"
Besides this vas a newspaper clipping
of poem entitled Bessie Mccall" the
last stanza of which reads:
''oh. the price that we pay for the single
mistalkel
oh. the soul that men slay, and the hearts that
they break.
Oh surely somewhere God who pities us all,
viii care for tho soul of Bessie Mccall"
On the last line the words Bessie Nc
Calf had been run through with pencil
and there was instead written in fem
mime hand: ''Will care for the souls of
Lottie and Bob
Mrs. Hitchcock had been married twice
and has son in Baltimore and daugh-
ter in Philadelphia.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
RAILROADS DEMAND
INDICTMENTS oUASHED
Declares Information Obtained by Un-
reasonable Search and Seizure
of Papers and Effects-Pro-
cess Not Legal
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 2O.-In the
ratio of seven to five the Southern Pa
cifc company and the Pacific Mall
Steamship company filed in the United
States district court today motions to
ouash twelve indictments found against
them by the federal grand jury for
illegal rebating.
1t is charged that the indictments were
obtained by IAN unreasonable search and
seizure of their papers and effects and
that the grand jury had returned the
indictments without due process OF
law"
LAWYERS be permitted to inspect the rec
ords of the grand jury which found the
indictments, or failing in that that the
court summon the United States at
torney and such grand jurors as they
NAV designate to testify to so much of
the proceedings as may be pertinent to
this motion"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
ADMIRAL SW1NEBURN'S FLEET
WINTERS IN SAN DIEGO
Wireless Message Conveys Information
That the Vessels Will Arrive
Thanksgiving from Target
Practice Cruise
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 20.-A wireless mess
age from an officer of Rear Admiral
Swineburn's fleet at Magdalena bay, which
has been at target practice for the past
few weeks, stated that the fleet will ar
rive in San Diego bay on Thanksgiving
day and that it will probably remain in
the harbor all winter.
One of the torpedo boats, either the
Perry or Paul Jones, will be here Satur-
day or Sunday. The squadron now con-
sists of the flagship Charleston, the
cruisers Milwaukee, st. Louis and Chi
cago and the destroyers Peryy and Jones
The Yorktown will join the squadron
here as well as the collier Saturn.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
SHOOTS AND KILLS
WIFE AND HIMSELF
Woman Tries to Lead Husband Home,
but He Draws Revolver and
Shoots Her Through
Heart
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 20.-A double tragedy
in broad daylight occurred this morning
at the corner of A and Front streets,
when Mrs. Joe Rogers was shot and
killed by her husband who then turned
the weapon on himself and blew out his
brains
Rogers was bartender and once owned
the Telephone saloon.
He had been on a spree for about two
weeks, and Mrs. Rogers this morning was
looking for him. She got him almost
home, and he refused to go further.
She pleaded, but he remained obdurate,
finally declaring that neither of them
should go home again.
With that he drew revolver from his
pocket, and though shs started to run he
shot her twice, one bullet going through
the heart. He then put the gun to his
own head and sent bullet into his brain.
Both died instantly. They leave five chill
dren from to II years of age.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
JAPANESE SHOOTS MAN
WHO DESP0lLED HOME
Dead Man Attempted to Stave off
Fateful End by Making Pres
ents of Money to the
Wronged Husband
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
FRESNO, Nov. 2O-After tracking n
man and his faithless wife for six months.
the chase extending from Seattle 20
Fresno, a Japanese whose name is
unknown this morning at 2 o'clock came
across the despoiler of his home in the
Trilby Garden here and shot him dead.
The dead mans name was Okamato
and the affair is STEPPED in Oriental mys-
terry for the man who was shot had
attempted to stave off his end by send
ing sums of money to the husband ag-
gregating 5000, as peace gifts. The hus-
band accepted this money from mutual
friend and was, ostensibly, satisfied,
while all the time he was using the
money furnished by Okamato in tracing
and killing the latter The murderer
is not yet captured.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
TEDDY BEAR UNION
ASKED CLOSED SHOP
Workmen Must Have Artistic Tenn.
perament to Get Almost Human
Expression on Inquistive,
Fuzzy Mugs
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Nov. 2O-The Teddy
Bear Makers union, the latest on the
list of labor organizations, has decided
to make a demand for the closed shop
In the Teddy bear trade, now that Christ
mas is coming on. They started with the
firm of Michton &c Co., which has fac
tory in Brooklyn. The company began
to hire strike breakers, but the trade
being a comparatively new one, accord
ing to the strikers, they could not get
enough competent men.
According to the union, it requires
workmen of an artistic temperament to
make Teddy bears with the half human
expression on their faces that they are
supposed to wear, and the strike break
ers missed the expression.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
MExIcANS QUIT WORK
WHEN WAGES ARE CUT
BY Associated Press.

BAKERSFIELD, Nov. 20. = Because
their wages were cut about eighty Mexi-
can laborers quit work at the local Santa
Fe yards today. The cut was announced
some time ago. going into effect this
morning OF 100 Mexicans on the pay
roll only fifteen were at their jobs today,
Because of contract made with the
poems when they were shipped from
Mexico it will be necessary for the rail-
Paso. the city from which they were
taken. The railroad, when bringing the
laborers across the border promised them
SIPS a day and a return trip ticket.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
COAST

Governor Gillett denies he has any
personal interest in bills presented to
Legislature.
Another session of legislature neces-
sary before action can be taken to re-
lieve stringency.
Senate passes measure amending
Islais creek laws.
Japanese kills man who despoils his
home.
San Francisco subscribes literally to
government bonds.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
EASTERN

Testimony shows that Mrs. Bradley
did not contemplate murder of Senator
Brown when she went to Washington.
Federal grand jury in Salt Lake City
returns indictments against railroads
and railroad officials.
Woman kills her husband in jealous
rage because of his attentions to an
other.
New York banks wait before pur-
chasing bonds in hopes that depositors
will take up issue and put money In
circulation.
Gompers replies to attacks in sensa-
tional speech before convention of the
American Federation of Labor.
Foraker is indorsed for president in
Ohio.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
peraIIIna Causes Delay
Rx Aasociated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 9o.-The derail-
ing of three coal cars, drawn by a syitch
engine while running on the main tracks
of the Oakland Mole, caused delay Of
several hours this morning in suburban
traffic. The accident was caused by the
springing OF an automatic switch.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
STEAMER FINDS HULL
OF BURNED VESSEL
BY Associated Press.

by HHaUCIdteu I INS9'
SAN FRANCISCO. Nov 2O.-The
steamer James s. Higgins which ar
rived here today from Port Los Angeles,
on her way up the coast, found and took
in tow the hull of the steam schooner
Berkeley, which recently was burned
near Gaviota.
After being towed a few miles the
hulk began to break up and was abaa-
doned.
1t is believed TO be no longer menace
to navigation.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
steamer Wrecked
Rv A sroclated Press.

BY AsHocIAIeu FIe5H
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov pa dispatch
received today by the Merchants ex-
change from Santiago, Chile, says that
the British steamer Hazel Branch, bound
TO england from Autofogasta with full
cargo, has been totally wrecked in the
straits OF Magellan Nothing was said
regarding the fate OF the crew
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
FOREIGN

East Indian railroad is paralyzed by
strike and over 5000 passengers are
stranded at junction.
Japan will take action to restrict
immigration to United States and
Canada.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
MURDER NOT
PLANNED is
CONTEA TON
MRS. BRADLEY KILLED SENA'
TOR WITHOUT MALICE
SHE DOES NOT EVEN RENE EMBER
FIRING SHOT
Prosecution Endeavors to Prove Deed
Committed Through Fierce Jeals
ousy Aroused After Reading
Adams Letter
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press. -
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2O.-That Mrs
Bradley did not come to washington
with any intention of killing former sen.
ator Arthur Brown of Utah ana tna'
she did not even remember shooting MI MN
she told the jury in her trial today: me
statement was not reached until tne
afternoon session of court, the hrst nan
OF the day being given largely 10 tne tne
identification of letters from Mr.. Brown
to Mrs. Bradley and from her to hifh'
very few of which were read
The real tragedy formed the sup5ect
of the afternoon sitting. AT that time
Judge Powers brought out the fun state.
ment in his examination in CHER. Inis
consumed only few minutes, ana as
soon as he concluded District Attorney
Baker entered upon his cross-examina-
ton He devoted comparatively little at
tention to the shooting itself, but, gong
back to the early days of the relation
shin between Senator Brown and MRS
Bradley. sought to show by reading let
ters and questioning the witness that she
had deliberately undertaken to break UP
Senator Browns home and that she was
at enmity with Mrs. Brown as early as
1901
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-06

Kahului Boy won in 1903 %. iii
rolo second
In the one-haf mile dash running
race for ponies 14,2 and under, purse
S35, Hashimoto's "Mele" won in 56
sec. Euradius second.
A match race then took place. The
horses were Kaanapali, Watanabe,
Nancy and Don. Kaanapali won the
half-mie dash in So 20.
Another match race between Cy-
clone, the fastest trotter in this Ter
ritory, and Faro Bank, was won cas-
lily by Cyclone in 2:3S, which was the
Slowest mile that the good old horse
ever ran on track.
The last race was Consolation
Purse $50, one mile dash. Won by
Lau Liilii in 1859, Gray Ghost Sec
ond, and Black Bess third.
This ended the events of the day.
While there We're no records broken
the events were of sufficient interest
to keep the babies from falling asleep
and not enough vim to cause eXcit-
able old maids to jump off the track.
The officers and members of the assoc
citation can congratulate themselves
that the events passed with no hitch
to speak of, unless it be the Domingo
pffair 1t is hoped that the associa-
ton will be even more liberal next
year, so that certain combinations
will be side-tracked and better horses
lpnd better races be included in next
years program. If courtesies were
! likewise extended to the press that
would be another brilliant act at the
next race meet.
! Fireworks at Kahului landing at
about O'Clock in the evening made
a fitting ending to this years cele
bration of the Glorious Fourth. Spe-
cial trains brought people from Wal
| luku to Kahului to witness the grand
display OF fireworks in variegated col.
Drs and most fantastic forms.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-06
OF JULY
CELEBRATED
BY KUMERIC PEOPLE

1t is doubtful if by anyone in Uncle
Sans broad domain was the Glorious
Fourth celebrated mora enthusiastical-
ly than by the Knmcrics eleven hun
bred Portuguese immigrants on Quar-
antine Island. After two months OF
perils by ctorm and sickness they are
at our gates-not yet Ill, to be sure, for
they yet lack the Immigrant inspectors
sanction-in a word they are between
the immigrant inspector and the deep
sea. But our great national fiesta has
been their first vivid impression OF
the new land, and they thoroughly en-
3oyed it.
Guaranteed yet not forgotten, the
500 odd children each received from
the kind-hearted Collector of Customs
4 generous bag OF candy and a small
American flag. These were given out
parly in the afternoon, Father Stephens
having previously explained in SIM
pie way the meaning of the celebration
about to take place.
Then while the flags were flying and
the sweets were trlckllrg down young
and appreciatiye Threats, athletic
sports were INDUCED in. There We're
races for men. .aceG for boys, obstacle
races, potato races, needle races for
women. creased pole 10 climb, and
each winner was given an appropriate
prize through the generosity OF
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-06
GAY CROWDS SEE



good positions under the wire and
Dr. Dinegar gave the word Col" Off
the animals went in a bunch. When
about two hundred yards from the
IBtarting point, with Euradius at the
role, Domingo, who was riding Lau
Liilii. was seen to crowd in Euradius
and nearly threw off her japanese RE
der. Lau Liilii shot ahead and kept
that pace until the finish. Euradius
came in second few feet behind. Tho
crowd went into a rage over the owl
dent intentional fouling of Euradius
by Domingo, a rider who is claimed
to have been ruled off the Honolulu
and the Hilo race tracks. The judges
| Z fter careful consideration gave the
race and purse to Euradius, at tho
same time ruling off Domingo from
| the Kahului race track forevermorc
or until this decision is reversed by a
superior body. A great deal of inter-
est conferred in this race, for the two
animals were evenly matched and
| beautiful specimens of horse flesh.
1 Very few expressed any regret over
the decision of the judges in regard
to Domingo.
A IL mile match running race boz
tween Pinto and Boy was won by the
latter in SO sec. The seventh and
eighth events on the program were
| not filed
The sixth was cowboy relay
race, | 1-2 mile dash; horses, saddles,
and brides to be changed by rider at
every half mile. Purse $25. There
were three entries, one from Halea-
Eala ranch, one from Grove ranch and
one from Waikapu. The cowboy from
| Grove ranch won the race, with Hale
akala ranch about Is mile behind at
the finish.
The one mile dash running race
fer Hawaiianbreds, purse SIS, was
won by Jubilee in 1853. Euradius
second, although the latter horse led
at the half-mile.
The eighth race, trotting and pac-
ing to harness, one-half mile heats
best 2 in 3, for horses without rec
ords of PIG or better. Abdine, driv'
en- by Robinson, won over Faro Bant
in two straight heats, but the time
keepers failed to catch the time o
both heats. The betting was to
in favor of Faro Bank, and there was
considerable money exchanged in Thu
race.
The ninth race was mule rae,
one-half mile dash. Purse $25. Tit
entries We're Stevedore, Kahului Boy
Makawao, Paniwai and Piiholo, tn
, old reliable of former years. TIL
, betting was Piiholo against the field
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-06
SOCIAL NOTES

house. Baseball was as popular as
ever and fireworks attracted the town
to the Young Hotel roof garden. AT
times the lifts were so busy many had
to walk up the flights of stairs. The
ballroom was packed and at times it
was difficult to rance. The capacity
of the immense hotel was thoroughly
tested and room was found for all.
K X X
Mrs. Mead, Mrs. Castle Colman, Miss
Cross, and Mr.. George Mead are guests
of Mr.. George Castle at Diamond Head.
Mr.. and Mrs Won Holt and family eX-
pect to go to their country place in
Waimea mountains for two months.
4 X K
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. L. McCandless are
spending a few weeks at their ranch
near the Pail.
Prince David Kawananakoa accom-
panied Col and Mrs. S. Parker to Hilo.
Lieut.. Wells OF the 10th is getting
on rapidly at the hospital,
Mrs. G. H. Pierce, wife of Captain
Pierce, sailed in the Enterprise for a
trip East.
Society is anticipating the ten per-
formances of Andrew Mack and his
/ company at the Opera House i'll No
vember.
n r
Mr.. and Mrs. George Mcclellan eX-
pect to sail in the Logan for the Coast.
X X X
General and Mrs Davis, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harrison are spending the sum
imer at their charming Tantalus place
Admiral Evans, should he return to
Honolulu at the head of the Pacific
fleet, would find a warm welcome
awaiting him from old friends.
The Princess Kalanianaole will en-
terrain the ladies of the Congressional
party on Friday evening.
Major and Mrs. Dunning are alread.
at Moanalua and Saturday is to be thu
reception day. Notice will be giveI
when Mrs. Dunning is prepared to re
ceive.
. Captain and Mrs. Ingram expect tx
: sail this coming week for their new
post at Fort LeavenWorth.
On Wednesday several officers of TIN
Monmouth went surfing and a joll.
: party lunched afterward at the Seasid
: Hotel. The sport was thoroughly en-
joyed.
Col. and Mrs. Sam Johnson hav
! taken a cottage at the Seaside and will
occupy it next week.
4 4
Tonight will be a gala time at tn
: Seaside A hop and the fire canoe
will bring out the largest crowd eve
seen at the beach.
Il X 4
At the surfing party the Davies CAV
on Tuesday there were five canoes an
thirty-siX officers.
Mr.. James Wilder has gone to Kaut
} for a few weeks trip.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-06
DID HIS ATTORNEY

True Farmer, the young man who
was arrested here last week on Il war
rant from Maui and was taken back
to that island for trial, pleaded guilty
to the charge OF gross cheat against
him and was fined $40. Attorney Coke
loaned him the money with which to
pay the fine, and this was the last
which has been seen of him. Farmer
arrived here as a sailor on the Manga
Reva some months ago. He held a
couple of positions on Maui and later
On came to Honolulu. He was EN-
ployed by the Rapid Transit Co. at the
time Of his arrest.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-06

friends.
At night there was a dance in the
compound, music being furnished by a
most excellent orchestra composed by
the immigrants. Handsome women
and gallant men from the little island
on the other side of the world exhibit
ed no small skill in The terpsichorean
art, and the occasion was enjoyed
alike by participants and spectators
The fun ended late at night with the
Porto Santo dance in one OF the quart
ers, national dance which is well
worth seeing. Tie celebration is an
indication that the new immigrants
are hardy, happy, healthy lot, ready
to make the most of things as they
/ find them.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-06


SOME
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-06

Miss Alice Cooke is entertaining
quite house party at Luakaha, hel
guests including Misses Violet pamor
and Harriet Hatch.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-06
X Il \

Fourth of July passed off with the
true holiday spirit. The polo at Mo-
anaIua attracted large crowd, and the
Reds again won out. Golf at the Coun-
try Club was participated in and there
were many for lunch at the pretty club
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-06

Wide open io tire mouth Of Doom,
And twill ocVour US every orc
Cnicss We give the dragon room
And get in Elctier-r"n, run, run!
In business life Sho rulG 7ppIleS--
unlccs we keep agoing, scoot
Keep step With progress, ADVERTISE,
Wen GO this p5or old monkeys route.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-06

The bark Amy Turner arrived at
San Francisco June 27, with her cargo
of sugar from Honolulu,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-06

agws-- Fine job Printing at the BuI
etn Office.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-06
Starchin9
NeQligee
Shirts

You know how your neglgee shirts
ought TO be starched, and so do we.
We starch them just that way.
We starch on the neck and wrist
bands and down the front pIeat very
lightly.
Do it upon a machine which does
not daub or streak starch over other
parts of the garment too.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-06

Mr.. and Mrs. c. Hedemann are at
Bod Eilgen, for the health of Mr.
Hedemann, who is taking the baths for
rheumatism.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-06

Miss Katydid Jones had very pleas
ant trip to Winnipeg. where she is
spending some time with her brother,
the well known Consul
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-06

Mr.. Lewis met with painful acct
dent on the polo field on Thursday. He
was plucky enough to continue the
game although one of his toes was
broken.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack London are ex-
pected on Sunday morning. Probably
on Friday night Mr.. London will lee
ture before the University Club and it
is being much anticipated Ladies'
night is great success so far, many
tables being always engaged.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-06

Mrs. Lewton-Brain, who has been at
Miss Johnson's Sanitorium for the past
three weeks will soon take up her res
Idence again in Manoa Valley, with
the addition of a fine young son, born
last Monday week.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-06

Mrs. f. NJ. Swanzy has gone to Kulu
over the Pali-at the country ranch
for weeks rest.
On the 9th there will be benefit
concert at Keaaulu. lat which the Kaai,
Ellis and Hawaiian clubs will appear.
Captain Berger will direct.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-06

Waikiki Inn was the scene of pref
ty dinner on Thursday, the host and
hostess being Mr.. and Mrs. Bergin.
The guests included Mr.. and Mrs. Mel
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Langton, Mr.. and
Mrs. Weitz and Paul Weitz, ST.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-06

A beautiful dinner was given by
Manager and Mrs. Bews of the ia-
waiian hotel on Wednesday evening
Roses formed the superb table decora-
lions and silver candles with green
shades were most ornamental. MI.
and Mrs. Bews have been mar
ried for thirty-fve years and the din
ner was given in honor of the event.
Their guests included Mrs. Schmitt,
Mr.. and Mrs. Halstead of San Fran
cisco, Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Hammond OF
Los Angeles and Mrs. Partridge OF Ho-
nOlulu.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-06

Lieut. Col. Boris Semenow, assistant
military attache of the Russian Lega-
ton, Toxic, was entertained by Gov
ernor Cleghorn during his visit here.
The Baroness Bakhinitz, wife of the
Russian Minister at Toxic, nee Mary
Beale of Washington, ID. c., is very
well known all over the world.