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Sierra County advocate., 1908-10-16


For Member Of the House of Represen-
tatives.
j. NJ. WEBSTER,
For County Commissioners, End District.
V. G. TRUJILL0,
For County Commissioner, 3rd. District
WILL N. ROBINS,
For Treasurer
MAX l.. KAHLER,
For Assessor.
AMAD0 G MALES,
For Probate Clerk.
EDUARDO TAFOYA,
For Sheriff.
ESPERIDION TAFOYA,
For Probate Judge.
JOSE DURAN,
For School Superb tendent.
G. II. LAIDLAW,
For County Surveyor.
ANT MO ARMIJO,
SONOBIO ENCINIAS,
ALVINO GONZALES,
For River Commissioners.
Sierra County advocate., 1908-10-16

Sheriff Sierra County, New Mexic
First Pub Oct. 9-08.
Last Pub. Nov. COS
Sierra County advocate., 1908-10-16
Sierra County Advocate
W. o. Thompson, Proprietor

Tie Sierra County Advocate is entered
at tho Post Office ut Hillsbofo, Sierra
eCounty, New Mexico, for tansm's-ion
hcplsh Tho q. $. Nails, as second class
matter.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
Wornen's Clubs
EbeIl Club

Current topics, conducted by Mrs.
Frank A. Kelly, home and foreign af-
fairs, Mrs Florence Collins Porter, new
books, Mrs. Abraham Lincoln Brown,
was the program of yesterday at the
Ebell and from opening to close one of
sustained interest.
One of the most prominent club
women in Southern California, Mrs.
Porter, has only this winter en-
tered the field as a speaker on civics,
and many of her hearers listened for
the first time to her very able handling
of affairs both home and foreign.
The Congo question, British rule in
India and home affairs in England
were among the old-world interests dis
cussed. THE Suffragette," Winston
Churchilrs recent campaign, old age
pensions and England's principles of
free trade were among the subjects
presented, and relative to the latter,
Mrs. Porter said: Il expect to live to
see the day when England will adopt
the tariff, at least for revenue"
The conservation conference of the
governors of states and territories at
the national capital and local politics
were topics touched upon briefly, and
two questions, fought Women to Take
an Active Part in the Coming Elec-
ton" and what Should Be Woman's
Attitude Toward Gambling" were pre-
sented for general discussion.
Speaking of the two great political
parties, Republican and Democrat, Mrs.
Porter declared her sympathy for the
minority, saying that she believes ma
tional politics would approach more
nearly the standard of purity If there
were more Democrats, a good strong
minority being required to keep the
majority in order. the tendency of an
unchecked dominant party being to-
ward corruption.
A delightful half hour followed, while
Mrs. Brown reviewed the following
books: Santa Lucia" by Mary Aus
tin; 1.-THE Metropolis" by Upton Sin
clair, and 1.-THE Searchers," by Stephen
Szymanowski. Szymanowski was in
the audience and remained for the in
formal reception that followed.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
Society

AIRS. HUGH LIVINGSTONE MAC
Nb NEIL, who recently returned
AAA from a visit to San Francisco.
will leave Monday with Sayre Macneil
and Keith Vosburg for New York.
from which port she will sail for Eu-
rope, to be gone all summer.
Upon her return to Los Angeles in
the fall Mrs. Macneil will be accom-
panied by her charming daughter, Miss
Marion Macneil, who will complete her
studies at a school in Paris this spring
and who is one of the fair young buds
whom society will welcome next season.
Mrs. Macneil is giving dinner this
evening in compliment to Miss Leila
Holterhoff, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Godfrey Holterhoff, and will entertain
besides the special guest Mr.. and Mrs.
Godfrey Holterhoff, Miss Anice Van
Mugs, Miss Mary Clark, Miss n. Jones,
Miss Marjory Welsh and Miss Sallie
Utley; Messrs. Sayre Macneil, James
Slauson, Keith Vosburg, Maynard Nc
Fee. Stuart O'Melveny, Roy Wheeler.
Robert Burdette Jr. and Reginald
Johnson.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
MYSTERIOUS SLEEP is
PUZZLE TO SURGEONS
Patient Taken to Receiving Hospital
Without Scratch or Bruise and
In Apparent Health,
but in Coma

A man, apparently fast asleep, was
found in a vacant lot at Tenth and
Moline streets yesterday morning and
brought to the receiving hospital. DR..
Bonynge and the entire staff of sur
geons at the central station worked over
him for two hours but were unable
either to awaken him or to diagnose
his case to their satisfaction. He ap-
peared to be in perfect health. There
was not bruise upon his body or head
which might account for his uncon-
scious condition.
All the usual methods of awakening
a person who has lapsed into state of
coma were tried but without result.
His pulse and temperature are normal.
He was discovered by some boys who
make a playground of the lot in which
he was found. Later in the day he was
removed to the county hospital. The
physicians who took charge of the ca Sc
there were of the opinion that at one
time the man had been afflicted with
spinal meningitis
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
FARM HAND CONFESSES
TO COMMITTING MURDER
Saws He Killed Husband and Wife and
Their Servant in Order to
Secure Money In the
House
BY Associated Press.


MATAWAN. N. J., May 1S.-The
prosecutor of Monmouth county an
nounced today that Frank Zastera, the
young farm hand, has made con1es-
sion that he killed Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam B. Shepherd and their servant,
Miss Jennie Bendy, who were found
murdered in Mr. Shepherds farm house
Saturday morning
Zastera's statement is reported to be
to the effect that he killed Mr.. and Mrs.
Shepherd in order to get the money
which he knew Mr.. Shepherd had in his
possession.
According to a story that Zastera
told he waited in the parlor of the
house Saturday morning until Mrs.
Shepherd came down stairs to warm
bottle of milk for her baby, and as she
was returning up stairs with the milk
shot her in the side and head with her
husbands shotgun.
At the sound of the shooting Shep-
herd came running down stairs.
Zastera was standing in the hall with
the gun in his hand and when Shep-
herd was half way down fired charge
of shot into his side. Shepherd drop
ped on the stairs and his body fell upon
that of his wife. Zastera then entered
the kitchen with the gun, and meeting
Jennie Bendy, he shot her in the breast
All three were killed instantly.
Zastera then went in search of Shep-
herds money, ransacking the farmers
clothing and the bureau drawers of
the house Zastera is said to have told
the authorities that he hid the money
somewhere about the house or grounds,
but up to this time they have been Jun-
able to confirm his statement in that
respect, although they paid several
visits to the Shepherd farm yesterday
and searched both the house and the
grounds to find the hiding place. Rel
atives of Jennie Bendy have told the
authorities that Miss Bendy was afraid
of Zastera and told them that he had
attempted to kill her not long ago.
Miss Bendy's sister said that Jennie
had asked her to stay with her nights
in order to keep Zastera from repeat
ing his attack.
Zastera told the prosecutor that he
was born in Hungary, that his parents
now live in New York city and that he
was formerly student of Art Stu
dents league and of the National
Academy of Design in New York.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
ACTORS SUFFER FROM
EXISTING DEPRESSION
THEATRICAL CIRCLES FEEL
POVERTY'S PINCH
Thousands Are Out Of Work, Profess
sionaI Charity Fund Is Exhausted
and Outlook Is of Desper-
ate Character
Rv Associated Press.


NEW YORK, May 1S.-The coming
summer gives every promise of being
the hardest one in years for members
of the theatrical profession. 1t mas
been long time since there has been
sucl. a disastrous season theatrically
as the one just closed, and there are
no better prospects for many months;
in fact not until after the election next
fall.
In the height of the season it was
estimated that more than 1000 actors
and actresses were out of work in New
York, the largest number of unem-
ployed in the profession for many
years. Many companies that started
in the season with every prospect of
success were forced to close soon after
the coming of the financial depression
which followed close upon the opening
of the theatrical season.
For this reason, even among those
actors who were employed early III lne
season, thousands were forced to DE
satisfied with short seasons, and were
therefore unable to lay by the amounts
required to keep them through the
summer when work in their profession
is always slack.
The Actors Fund, the great charity
of the theatrical profession, is not in a
position to carry on the work 1t VIII be
asked to do, for at the annual meeting
held a few days ago u deficit of more
than 500 900 on the years work was re-
ported. The question of living through
the summer is a serious one to nun
dreds of players, and Coney Island and
other similar resorts are overrun with
members of the profession seeking work
of any sort that will provide food.
In spite of the efforts of managers
and others to do all in their power to
assist those out of employment and
money it is certain that there Will be
considerable suffering among members
of the profession during the coming
months,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
Dinners at Alexandria

Quite few dinner parties wet given
at the main dining room of the Hotel
Alexandria last night, the guests at
tending the John Drew performance at
the Mason afterward. Among these
parties were the following:
r. A. Rowan of Pasadena entertained
fifteen guests at dinner at the Alex
andria, afterward attending the John
Drew performance at the Mason.
C. M. MacNeil of Colorado Springs
entertained a party of ten guests at
the Alexandria last night and wit
messed the performance of the John
Drew company at the Mason afterward.
Several automobile parties took din
ner at the Alexandria main dining
room yesterday Among these were ].
M. Patrick and party of five from San
Francisco, and ]. f. Peters and party
of three, also from San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
REAR ADMIRAL'S DAUGHTER
WEEDS NAVAL LIEUTENANT
By Associated Press.

SANTA BARBARA, May 18.-Miss
Lily McCalla, daughter of Rear Ad-
miral Bowman II. McCalla, u. S. navy
retired, and Mrs. McCalla, was married
at o'clock today to Lieutenant Dudley
Wright Knox u. S. navy.
The wedding was quietly solemnized
in the McCalla home, Santa Barbara
Rev. Benjamin j. Davis, rector of Trim
ity Episcopal church, officiating. The
immediate family only was present.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Knox left for the
north tonight, Knox being assigned to
the battleship Nebraska, which is to
take the place of the Alabama on its
trip around the world.
The couple will go to Bremerton, and
later Mrs. Knox may go to Manila to
join her husband, but that is not yet
decided
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
House Party at Beach

Mrs. Mary E. Lawrence, who went
down to Manhattan yesterday to open
her cottage there for the summer, and
later in the week will entertain for a
few days house party, the personnel
of which constitutes a club known
among themselves as the Old Cronies.
Among the friends who have accept
ed Mrs. Lawrence's hospitality are
Mrs. C. V. Rice, Mrs. Henry West,
Mrs. John Barham. Mrs. ]. E. Hill,
Mrs. S. C. Osborn, Mrs. F. w. Fair
field, Miss Belle Smith.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
AGED WOMAN PASSES AWAY
AT HOME OF HER DAUGHTER

Mrs. Georgiana Thayer died yester--
day at the home of her son-in-law and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank G. Fin
layson, 7O3 West Eighteenth street;
Mrs. Thayer was aged II years and
was a native of Wells Castle, Aber-
deem, Scotland.
Mrs. Thayer is survived by four
daughters-Mrs. Finlayson, at whose
home she died; Mrs. Abby Webb, Los
Angeles: Mrs Mary Tenbosch, Liver
pool, England, and Mrs. Georgiana d.
Anstey. Portland, Ore.
The funeral will be held this after
noon at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fin
layson at 2 o'clock. ,Interment will be
in Rosedale cemetery.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
Enhancement Announced

Mrs. w. S. Brodrick of South Fig
ueroa street has announced the en-
gagement of her daughter, Miss Fran
cesca, and Walter Schmahl of this city,
the marriage to take place in the au-
tumn.
Mr.. Schmahl, who is a graduate of
the University of Chicago, came to
Los Angeles a few months ago to take
charge of the local branch of the N.
w. Harris Banking company of New
Yerk,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
Peter Pan Luncheon

Miss Alice Jones of Harvard boule-
ward entertained members of the
senior academic class of the Cumnock
School of Expression at Peter Pan
luncheon, followed by five hundred,
Saturday afternoon. The places were
marked by dainty pictures of Maude
Adams and original verses written by
the hostess The first prize was q
graduation book and the consolation
a bronze vase adorned with tiny
bell commemorative of Tinker Bell,
the fairy in Peter Pan"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
On Visit to Parents

Mrs. Arthur Raithel of Deming. N.
NJ, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs D. B. Murchison, at their home on
Albany street. Mrs. Raithel. who is
remembered by numerous friends as
Miss Dora Eta Murchison and who is
recent bride, will be Joined by her
husband the latter part of July. Mr..
Raithel will spend several weeks in
the CITY
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
no be Present at eraduation

Mrs. c. Leonardo of Chester place
will leave June 10 for Oakland, to be
present at the graduation of her daugh-
ter, Miss Clara Leonardo, who is at
tending the Sacred Heart school In that
city. Mrs. Leonardo will be Joined In
Oakland by her son, Adolph, who is
student at Notre Dame, Ind.
Miss Leonardo is a charming young
woman, possessed of winsome per-
sonality, and her formal debut early
next autumn promises to be one of the
most interesting of the social season
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
PROSECUTION TAKES ACTION
ON TEN-YEAR.OLD CASE
By Associated Press.

PHILADELPHIA, May 1S.-One OF
the last acts of the prosecution of
those alleged to have been connected
with the failure of the Peat State
Trust company of Philadelphia nearly
two years ago was taken today when
bills of indictment charging conspir-
acy to defraud the company against
Adolph Segal promoter, and NJ. ).
Sellingwood and NJ. F. North, former
members of the trust company, were
submitted to a jury in the criminal
court and verdicts of not guilty entered
in each case.
1t is understood that Segal, who bor-
rowed large sums of money from the
bank on alleged Indifferent securities,
has made complete restitution to the
cOmuany,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
LARGE NAVY COLLIER READY
FOR LAUNCHING IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, May 1S.-With cradles
and sliding ways in position everything
is in readiness for the launching OF
the Vestal, 12.500-ton collier, at the
New York navy yard tomorrow morn
ing. 1t is estimated that $4,000 per-
sons will be in the navy yard when
Miss Gladys Goodrich, daughter of
Rear Admiral Goodrich, christens the
vessel.
Many noted guests have been in
vited and the Golfers workmen Will
celebrate with a banquet.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
Enhancement Announced

Announcement is made of the en-
gagement of Miss Gertrude MacCor-
mack, daughter of Mrs. S. L. MacCor-
mack of Winfield street, and Cecil B.
Spurlock Mr. Spurlock is associated
with the Central National bank. The
wedding will take place June 20 at the
home of the bride-elect.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19

These appropriations are for the MS
cal year which will begin July l, 1908.
1t is too early to give anything like an
accurate estimate of the revenues OF
the government during that period, but
members of the appropriation commit
tee think they will be somewhere bN-
tween $3.50, ZOO, 900 and $900,000OO0. This
would mean a deficit Of between $780,
600, 900 and 100000.
Chairman Tawney of the house COM
mittee warned the house last week that
the deficit would reach $150,000,000, and
If this prediction is fulfilled the sur
plus now in the treasury will be wiped
out by June 30, 1909, inasmuch as at
the end of this fiscal year there will be
a deficit Of between $60,0O0,0OO and $685.
600 600
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
SMALLPOX ON STEAMER;
is ORDERED QUARANTINE

SAN FRANCISCO. May 18.-The
steamer State of California, which ar
rived in port late this afternoon from
San Diego, has been ordered into quar-
antine for fourteen days on account
of a case of smallpox on board.
The infected person is j. Boyle OF
Portland, Ore, passenger.
The State of California brought 1876
passengers and has a crew of seven
teen men
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
At Yosemite

Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Forve, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jacob Adolf, Mr.. and Mrs. Sc
condo Guasti, Miss Aida Castillano and
Secondo Guasti Jr. left Friday for the
Yosemite valley.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
APPROPRIATIONS EXCEED,
BILLION D0LLAR> FIGURE
Sums Voted by Slxtleth Congress
Break the Record, and Deficit viii
Run from $125, 100000
to $175,ooo,ooo
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, May 1S.-The six
tieth congress will have earned the
title of "biliion dollar congress" be-
fore adjournment is taken at the end
of this week.
1t is estimated that the total appro-
priations will reach the enormous sum
of S., O26, 900 900, which is said to be
the largest amount ever voted at a sim
gle session.
The various items making up this
nrndigiouS aggregate are as follows:
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
CLASSES GIVE VAUDEVILLE
entertainment AT CHAPEL
Baraca and Phllathea Associations OF
Church Admirably Play Their
Parts In Amusing the
Large Audience

The Baraca and Philathea classes of
the University Methodist church gave
a vaudeville entertainment last night
in the university college chapel which
was largely attended and much appre-
ciated by the audience. Following is
the program:
PART 1
Nearest and Dearest.
Il. NJ. Il. Baraca orchestra.
A Critical Situation .......... Marx Twain
Miss Alberta Shartle.
selection from Lucrezia Borgia. Donizetti
William Toolan.
Gymnasium exhibition,
u M. L. Baraca Gym club.
selootion .... Miss Florence Nelson
Chansom Probncale .....,.... Den -Acqua
Madame Vaughn.
Accompanies, Miss Eleanor Hornby'
James Good. Edward Hartwel.
PART II
A CASE OF SUSPENSION
PPrsOnae
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19

over two hundred big display bargain
tables arc displaying shoes for men,
women and children. on sale IL many
instances for half price and less. Con.
vince yourself and come to the
MAMMOTH SHOE HOUSE
k1s South broadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
FINANCIAL

LOS ANGELES, May 1s-Bank ciearings were
g. 7s7, s74o5. against 1901, 973s for the corre-
spending date last year, a decrease of s3o4,-
"a Following is n comparative statement;
1908 1907 1905
May 1s..,s lo5 s2os1 ss7. 80 1895 $40. 50
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
Moved IN New Honoe

Mrs. ]. c. Smith has moved into her
handsome new home, 221S Budlong
avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
turned from Three Weeks' rrI

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Fryman returned
Saturday from three weeks trip to
San Francisco and the Yosemite val
ley. Part of the trip was made in a
touring car.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19

Without knowing anything
about the real estate business,
YOU can-if an ad reader-pick
out the operators and agents who
are doing business, doing THE
BULK of the business, this
season.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
LEAVING for Summer

Henry Greene will leave Wednesday
to visit oil fields near Bakersfield. Mr..
Greene will probably be gone all sum-
mer
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
Returned from Ocean Park

Col. and Mrs. S. F. wager have re-
turned from a short stay at Ocean
Park
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19

Are you trying to afford to be
negligent particularly about
the ads?
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
Los ANGELES STOCK EXCHANGE

Official sales--40 Home Telephone pfd at
s49 so; 80 Associated OIL at SO so; Association
OH $1,000 bonds at 76lke; Home Telephone
$1,000 bonds at zoe.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
Oil Stocks
DAIlY MINING CALL
Listed Stocks

Official sales-3o00 Johnnie Con. at &c: 81
do at Csc; 1000 Con. Mines at 1c; 5000 CT
Hills at S7.50M.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19

CAIIFURNIA
GREENwATER DISTRICT Bid.
Cal Hills Mining Co.............. $3.50 s.
Consolidated Mines Co.............. $50
NEVADA
JOHNNIE DISTRICT
Johnnie Con. G NJ Co..........,... .02h
Mohawk Johnnie s-~-............... -.
SEARCHLIGHT DISTRICT
Fldorado Can M and NJ Coz. &c. .
TONOPAH DISTRICT
Belmont ,......... .................. % j.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-10
IS
TRIED BY
THUG
TRIES TO CUT OPEN
HIS VICTIMS
HEAD.
Strikes From Behind and
Man L. Unconscious
for Hours.

Struck down from behind by a
sharp instrument winch split open
his scalp. W. w. Morgan. an elee.
lrical contractor. residing at 800
Eaatlaka ay.. was robbed 81 SEQ In
cash about 3 o'clock on Tuesday
night Ia the shadow Of the Swedish
Baptist church AZ Ninth ay. and
Pine a.
Other than that he was followed
and turned Just ia time 10 see his
aasalianta upraiaed hand. Morgan
has no memory ~ the assault He.
cause the murderuus thug over.
looked a gold watch valued AZ SEQ
it IA believed that be was scared
away by the approach % others.
The blow cut through Mofgan'H
Int clean aud inflicted deep
wound. That the man was not
killed was miraculous
Morgan had taken a Bellevue and
Summit car Instead 81 Lake
Union. and got OF al Ninth 20 get
the Lake Union car on Pine 81
iic was aware % being followed.
and turned just as be was struck
Morgan also has b badly lacerated
knee. sustained during bis fall
How he reached home be- cannot
account for, an Il vas not until
yesterday afternoon that he recoY.
cred consclonsncHs.
Morgan believes that be was FOL.
lowed from the Congress bar, where
he purchased glass 81 brandy
Paying for ihc drink. he changed
a $40 gold piece. aud he believes
that q lounger. seeing the money.
followed him from the place.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-10
HOT SPRINGS
HOTEL IS
BURNED
FLAMES SPREAD FAST
AND NOTHING is
SAVED.
Manager Burned While
Trying to Take Out
Valuables.

Scenic Hot Springs hotel. one 81
the most famous health resorts Of
the Northwest, was completely de
stroyed hy fire. which started short
~ after 7 o'cfook last evening The
origin Of the fire IL believed 20 be
q defective wire The rapldity
with which the fire spread prevent
cd the saving 81 personal effects.
the occupants barely having time 20
escape without sustaining burma.
W, Whltaett Of Anacortes, "a
guest ~ the hotel. dislocated hin
shoulder by jumpiug from the sec
oud story J v. proaser. the pro.
prletor. had his hands badly burned
while trying Ia saw some valuable
papers The guests and servants
we're all taken to skykomiah on e
freight train Local guests ~ the
hotel arrived here AZ this morn.
ing
WhiiHett came down on later
train. leayiDg u AZ Everett 20 get
steamer connections for Anacoftea
The conductor on the train states
be suffered great pain
The hotel was AZ Scenic. Ia the
Cascade mountains. go miles from
Seattle Since ia rebuilding IN
1904 u has achieved fame over the
enure west az health resort. The
hotel Was valued at $50. 000. and
furnishings al $4,000 Mr. Prosser
had Just completed a rustic room
which vas the pride Of his heart
Many Seattle people had been rs
urinE on spending their customary
IhfiatmaA day AZ tho hogel.