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Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24
FIGHT FOR FREE
HARBORCARRIED
TO SEC'Y TAFT
FLINT TO LAY FACTS BEFORE
DEPARTMENT CHIEF
COMMISSION CERTAIN SENATOR
WILL DO HIS BEST
Secretary Fleming Expresses BELIEF
That Administration VIII Not
Allow Peoples Wishes to
Be Thwarted

According to word received by Presl-
dent George H. Stewart of the Los
Angeles chamber of commerce yester-
day from Senator Flint at Washing
ton the protest against the action OF
Assistant Secretary of War Oliver In
placing the harbor developments at
San Pedro in the hands of the South
ern Pacific, will be carried to Secre-
tary of War Taft himself. The tele-
gram reads:
Telegram 22d received. / have filed
protest with war department against
the conditions attached to order for
establishment of harbor lines and will
take it up personally with Secretary
Taft on his return to Washington
Monday FRANK p. FLINT"
1.-THE general situation in brief Is
this said Secretary Fleming yester-
day. "Will the present administration
permit the assistant secretary OF war,
at the instigation of interested parties,
to defeat the will of congress and the
people of this section? / believe not.
Confidence In Flint
"The attitude of Mr.. Flint when he
VitioicW thC iOiiiSh AOoOAehsOst
was Objectionable and substituted an
other convinces US that in this emer-
gency he will arise to the occasion and
do all in his power to carry out the
will of the people of Los Angeles and
of Southern California"
Meantime the board of harbor en-
gineers, of which Lieutenant Colonel
John Biddle Of San Francisco Is the
head, Is making ready for the public
hearing on this establishment of har-
Dor lines in San Pedro and Whining
ton harbors, about June 15, under or
ders received from the war depart
ment.
The Los Angeles harbor commission.
with other bodies, such as the cham
ber of commerce. Is seeking to have
the instructions changed.
The hearing will be held at Whining
ton, In all probability.
The board has adopted tentative lines
as a working basis which are practi-
. caily the same as those recommended
by Captain Amos A. Fries, division
engineer. with the change asked by the
Salt Lake road and the Long Beach
harbor interests. namely, the construc-
tion OF a channel from the east basin
to Long Beach harbor.
Several other changes in the inner
harbor and at San Pedro have been
requested, notice of which has been
issued in full by Captain Fries.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24
DENY cRoTHERs' APPLICATION
FOR HAsEAs CORPUS RELEASE
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
BAKERSFIELD. May 23.-The appli-
cation of r. A. Crothers, proprietor of
the San Francisco Bulletin, for writ
of habeas corpus in one of the libel
suits brought against him by William
s. Tevis OF this city was denied this
afternoon after argument before Judge
Mahon. The argument of the defense
was based on the plea OF once In
Jeopardy. Crothers and Older are now
held to answer on four charges of libel.
Their trials will probably be held next
month.
A. w. Bomar, an employe of the Kern
County Land company, was arrested
today for stealing sheep pelts from a
warehouse at the company's slaughter
ing yards. The pelts were stolen at
night and shipped to wool and hide
buyers in San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24
POSITION is UNPLEASANT;
PHYSICIAN RESIGNS POST
Or. Jennie caIIfas Of Woodmen Circle
Is Paid Two Years Salary to Give
Up PIace-Ate Poisoned
Candy
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
OMAHA, Neb., May 23.-Dr. Jennie
Callfas, supreme physician of the Wood
men circle and Women's Auxiliary of
the Woodmen of the World, today
handed in her resignation. to take eff
feet June 1. Mrs. Manchester, supreme
guardian of the circle, said she did not
know Dr. Callfas reason for rendering
her resignation, but admitted 1t would
be accepted.
Dr.. Callfas stated that conditions sur
rounding her position had been un-
pleasant and that she had resigned on
condition that she be paid two years
salary, amounting to $1,000.
Dr. Callfas was the victim Of an at
tempted poisoning a month ago when
a box of bonbons was left on her porch,
from which she ate enough to become
violently Ill.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24
HAS STRONG EVIDENCE
ON HELGELEIN MURDER
Prosecution Announces Ray Lamphere
viii Be Tried on This Charge
Flrtt - Defense viii
Use Ailbl
BY Associates Press.

BY Associate Press.
LAPORTE. Ind, May 23.-Active
preparation for the trial of Ray Lam
phere. under Indictment for the MUIR
der of FIVE persons, were commenced
today by both the state and the de-
fense. Surprise was occasioned by the
announcement from the prosecution
that in all likelihood Lamphere would
be tried first for the murder of An
drew Helgelein. The state claims that
its evidence In this case Is exception
ally strong. Attorney Worden for the
defense said today that the defense
would not rely entirely upon an alibi
to clear Lamphere.
Friends of Olaf Jensen of Capron,
ILL.,, have written Sheriff Shutter that
he left there two years ago with $1,000
to marry wealthy widow In Indiana
near Chicago. He had not been heard
from since. The friends are confident
he was one of Mrs Guinness victims.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24
JOINT RESOLUTION PROVIDES
REMISSION or INDEMNITY
Representative DENLY Of Michigan De-
ciares There Still Is Enough Left
to Pay Claimants with Ten
Millions Remitted
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, May, 2S.-The joint
resolution providing for the remission
of ii portion of the Chinese indemnity.
arising out of the Boxer troubles in
190O came up in the house today under
suspension of the rules.
Mr.. DENLY of Michigan briefly re-
hearsed the incidents in connection
with the outbreak and said that the
proposed remission would be an act of
supreme justice and generosity. China,
he seid, ali eady paid $2,400,000, the sum
of $4,000 of which had gone toward
private claims. Mr.. DENLY
assured the house that even with the
remission of the $10,S00.000 there would
still remain ample funds with which
to pay all claimants.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24
STATE POLICE GUARD
GOVERNOR SPARKS BODY
Is Escorted by Elks and VIII Lie in
State at Their Club House
Until Monday
Morning
BY Associated Press.

RENO. New, May 23.-Under guard
of state police and escorted by the Elks
of Reno, of which Governor John
Sparks was an honored member. the
remains of the late governor were this
afternoon carried from his home on the
Alamistock farm to the Elks' home on
West First street. There the remains
were placed on a bier and covered with
q large silk American flag.
Here in the lodge room of the Elks'
home the body of Governor Sparks will
lie in state during the night, Sunday
and Sunday night, constantly guarded
by members of the state police.
On Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock
thousands of Nevadans will congregate
at the Elks' home, where funeral serv-
ices will be held.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24
JUSTICE C0NFESSES
MARRYING NINE. GOULD
AND PRINCE De SAGAN
BY Associated Press.


NEW YORK, May 23.-The American
will say tomorrow that 1t secured to-
night definite confirmation of the report
that Madame Gould, formerly the wife
Of Count Boni de Castellane. was the
bride of Prince Helie de Sagan when
they sailed for Europe aboard different
steamships April IL last.
The American will say that the two
were married at 404 Washington street,
Hoboken, N. J., on April 10 last, and
will quote Justice of the Peace w. c..
Budenbender as admitting that he per-
formed the ceremony.
The American will say: Only the
greatest persuasion induced Justice
Budenbender to tell of the wedding.
But because of the worriment in not
filling the record he concluded that 1t
was best to change his course trifie.
Eyes, 1t is true. 1 won't deny 1t.
married them," he said.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24
PROHIBITION PLATFORM
pENouNcEs LOCAL OPTION
Rv Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SEATTLE, Wash. May 23.-The Pro-
hibition state convention today adopted
a platform declaring that local option
offered no relief and was In itself
vicious because mo state. county or
municipality could have delegated to
1t the power to do manifest wrong"
Woman suffrage, the election of United
States senator's by a direct vote of
the people, suppression of gambling and
the prohibition of child labor were
among the things demanded.
Delegates were elected to represent
the state at the national convention.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24
DIPLOMAT SAYS
NlPPoN's FINANCES SOUND
BY Associated Press. :

NEW YORK, May 23.--Officials of
Japanese financial institutions in New
York united today in giving a lunch
con at the Hotel Astor to Baron Saka-
tani. the distinguished Japanese finan-
cier, and to F. Kamura, director of the
bank Of Japan.
Baron Sakatani. the chief speaker at
the luncheon. took occasion to deny the
report published In the United States
thar he had come to America to nego-
tiate a loan for the Japanese govern
menr. He declared that the financial
position of his country ''is so stable
and sound that it admits Of no appre-
hepsion."
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24
LOCAL.

Beautiful woman accuses husband
of bigamy.
Postoffice at Lamanda Park entered
and robbed by safecrackers.
Bureau will advertise Los Angeles
throughout east.
Gates and Anderson speak at weekly
meeting of City club.
Rubber men hold annual picnic at
Santa Monica canyon.
Casselman case is again continued.
Beautiful and famous woman weeps
as husband is led to prison.
Author of Three Weeks" visits Los
Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24
HIS PRIVATE SECRETARY
SOON FOLLOWS GOVERNOR
Death Of Nevada's Chief Executive
Precedes That OF His Confidential
Clerk by Only a Few
Hours
By AssocIated Press.

BY Associated Press.
CARSON, New, May 23.--W. r.
Davis, private secretary to the late
Governor Sparks, died at his home In
this city today OF stomach trouble.
w. r. Davis, better known as
Riley" Davis, served as secretary to
Governor Sparks since the latter first
took office. He formerly was a resi-
dent OF Dayton. Nevada. where he held
a number of important positions.
Through the death OF the late. Cover
nor Sparks and his secretary business
in the state and federal buildings is at
standstill.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24
COAST

Sixteen are seriously injured at Oak
land when balloon drops 800 feet to the
earth.
Half million people see battleship
fleet steam up Puget Sound
Body of Governor Sparks will lie in
state at Elks' home all day today.
Private secretary of Governor Sparks
dies but few hours after death OF his
employer.
Washington prohibitionists denounce
local option plank.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24
EASTERN

Deadlock over selection OF Methodist
bishops Is not yet broken.
Ray Lamphere will be tried first on
charge of killing Helgeiein.
Conclusive evidence found OF mar
riage of Madame Gould and Prince
Helie de sagan Ia New Jersey.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24
DEDICATE MONUMENT
IN MEMORY OF HANNA
BY Associated Press.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May ga
monument in memory OF the late SEN
ator Marcus A. Hanna was dedicated
here this afternoon in the presence of
many special guests and thousands of
spectators. The oration was given by
John w. Griggs. former United States
attorney general. who was followed by
Warren S. Stone, grand chief of the
brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24
BALpWIN's NEW WHITE WING
TRAVELS 1876 MILES AN HOUR
BY Associated Press.

\ HAMMoNDSPoRT. N. Y, May 2a.--
J. A. McCurdy handled the Baldwin air.
ship White Wing In her fifth flight here
today. One hundred and eighty~three
yards was covered In 10 3-5 seconds. the
machine travelling at the rate Of 1876
miles an hour. The maximum height
was about twenty feet
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24
DIOCESE MAY BE DIVIDED
is BELIEF IN VATICAN CIRCLES
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
ROME, May 23.-It is believed in
vatican circles that the Cleveland do
cese, rendered vacant by the recent
death of Bishop Horstman, will be d.
vided into two and that Toledo Will be
the head of the new diocese. Mon
signeur John Farrelly, spiritual di-
rector of the American college, and
Rev. J. M. Koudelka, one of the con-
suffers of the Cleveland diocese. prob
ably will be made bishops. the former
OF Cleveland and the latter at Toledo.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24
Admiral Is Promoted

PARIS, May 23.--Rear Admiral JOS
eph Filibert. the French commander In
Moroccan waters, has been promoted.
to the grade of vice admiral Admiral
Berryer succeeds him IN command Of
the Moroccan division.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-24
THE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vlcinlty:
Cloudy Sunday; light southwest wind.
Maximum temperature yesterday, n
degrees; minimum, 50 degrees.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-25
PARK PLANS
DISCUSSED
Service Board Talks Over
Some Improvements.
onvranDN rnn r,xIu N n
SQUABBLE FOR FUNDS
Rivalry in Securing Coveted
Improvements.
Moneys May be Divided and no
Partially Shown to Any of the
City's Parks.

The park Improvement question
was the principal topic under dis
cussion at the regular meeting OF
the board of public service last
night. Mr.. Addison Balm. park
superintendent had a great deal to
say on the subject and the board
passed on a number of his rec
concentrations.
Among his many suggestions,
Bain recommended that a fourinch
tile drain be laid in the east side
Oh Lincoln park in order to carry
away great volume OF surplus
water which he claimed is washing
away the park roads The board in
structed Bain to effect the improve
ment Mr.. Balm remarked that
MIR, Campbell, who owns land ad-
Joining the west side of Lincoln
park, instructed him to inform
the board that In case at any time
the board wishes to ran street
along the west side of the mark
lie VIII donate one-half of the right
OF way.
There seems to be general
scramble after park funds People
want the park in their vicinity
improved first and contnua,
: squabDle 10 the result" said Su-
perintcndent Balm.
HI think it would be a good
Idea for the board to divide the
park appropriation between the
parks, showing no Partially, then
1t would stop all this censuring,'
! he concluded.
In connection with the subject
| President Hussard remarked that
everybody should be interested In
the Improvement OF public parks
and should support every move
ment as much as possible. He
declared that there has always
been sort OF a scramble for i'm
provements at the Lincoln park.
s'We should divide the park fund
some way in order TO stop this
scrapping, said Mr. Bussard.
Member lssleih was, of the opin-
> ion tnat the BOARD should nave the
privilege to use its own discretion
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-25
ORATORICAL
CONTEST
Will be Begun at the High
School, Friday.
A DOZEN CONTESTANTS
Will Strive for the Honors of
the School.
Final Contest will be Held Wednes.
day Evening with Seven Con-
testants.

Who is the best orator in the Ma
lrion High School?
This is the question which will be
partially settled in an oratorical cons
test to be held at the High school
auditorium, Friday afternoon. 1t
will be settled fully next Wednesday
evening. when a final contest will be
held, at which there VIII be seven
speakers.
school work will be laid aside and
the afternoon given entirely to the
contest, and of the twelve speakers OF
the afternoon seven will be chosen,
who will appear in the final, Wednes-
day evening. The Glee club will
render music for the occasion. Class
lyells will be in order and when the
decisions are announced some vocifer-
,ous noise is expected to be heard.
The faculty OF the High School will
act as judges Friday afternoon and
"Wednesday number OF prominent
men of the city will serve in the ca
lpactity. All the programs are open
to the public and are expected to be
of much interest. The Board of Ed
ucation has expressed itself highly
pleased by the interest in the con
test, which is open to all who care
to enter.
Those who will appear in the con-
test Friday afternoon are, Seniors:
George Foye, Lawrence Ames, Karl
Howser, Arthur King and Margaret
Burgess. Juniors: Benjamin Grills,
George Kleinmaier, Lewis Morrill,,
Forest Fields, Reba Anderson, George
King and Troy Mcclure.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-25

In eifectirg park improvements al
any time and not to be led in any
manner by real estate men or resi-
dents Of the park vicinity. lie
was not heartily in favor of divid-
ing the funds.
Mr.. liain recommended that the
board allow for the construction OF
q flower bed in the northeast
corner of Lincoln park. He de-
clared that he had a pretty spot
whlch would fix up for a favorite
resort for children. The board
Instructed him to carry out his
Dlan.
one of the most important meas
ures considered last night was a
resolution enecting new regulations
for the garbage plant. The meas
ure was presented by member Iss-
laib. 1t was to the effect that the
garbage plant be open on each
and every night except Sunday.
Night soil, dead horses and all
garbage must be hauled to the
plant at night. The paries haul
irIg Will report to the health officer
very morning. The resolution was
p'Ssed and goes into effect on
Monday, March 80.
The clerk was instructed to com
municate with the Columbus, Mar
ion and Bucyrus railroad, instruct
Ing the manager to replace an
crossings on North Main street.
which was torn up in the con
struction OF the road bed.
Henry Sohrock was appointed in
cpector of the High street sewer at
Ia salary of $2 per day.
The board received number of
applications for cross walks in
various parts of the city Although
the walks are greatly needed. there
Sc no opriation for such i'm
provements and people must walk
through the mud until council
wakes up. This is all grand stand
work on the part of council" said
member Issleib and we are great
ly handicapped by the play.
George Blum, superintendent of
.clty sewers, reported water stand
ing in the vicinity OF Blake Ave
nue.. lie said that the residents of
the vicinity are willing to stand
the expense OF laying the tile pro-
viding the board would purchase
Il. The board instructed Blum to
purchase tile for the Improvement.
Bills aggregating $2,S6546 were
allowed and the clerk authorized
20 issue orders on treasury for
| rayment.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-25
CURRENT TOPIC CLUB
Is Nicely Entertained by Miss Dora
Smith, Tuesday.

Miss Dora Smith, of Blain avenue
was hostess to the members of the
Current Topic club, Tuesday after
noon. Practically all of the club
members were present and the session
proved an exceedingly interesting
one.
In response to roll call the mem
bers gave current topics. paper,
Count Cavour and Garibaldi" was
read by Miss Dora Smith. A pleas
ing instrumental selection was rem
dered by Miss Lauretta Allmendinger.
A reading, t"Victor Emanuel" was
given by Miss Ola Allmendinger.
The hostess rendered several pleasing
vocal selections during the evening.
The program closed with current top
les, which were introduced by Mrs.
]. B. Kearse. At the close of the
program a luncheon was served and
social hour enjoyed.
Mrs Strickland of Cleveland, was
the clubs only guest upon this occa-
sion.
The club will meet next Tuesday at
the home of Mrs. Mary Wetmore, or
Delaware avenue.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-25
MRS. CHARLES Upper
Was Hostess to the W. s. ]. Club,
Tuesday Afternoon.

Mrs. Charles Lepper OF North
State street was hostess to the
members of the w. s. J. club at
her home yesterday afternoon. The
tine was pleasantly passed with
needle work and social chat. A
nice luncheon was served by the
nostess.
The guests of the club on this
occasion were: Mrs. William Tracy,
Mrs. j. j. Sloan, Mrs. Joe Mason,
Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. M. Cramer,
AIRS. Franll Tschanen, Mrs. d. r.
CrissinSer, Mrs. CUTLERY and Mrs.
Charlss Anthony.
In two weeks the club will bo
entertained by Mrs. William Nor
ganthaler of South Prospect street.
Reserved seat sale opens Saturday
morning at 8 O'Clock for the Baker
Band Concert. 3-25-5t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-25
SUBMARINE NINE
SUDDENLY LET GO
James Hogan the Victim of
the Joke.
Pennsylvania Railroad Crew Spends
Day Fishing and Playing
Practical Jokes.

A number of very practical jokers
from the Pennsylvania railroad yard
crew carried with them a unique idea
one day last week as they were en-
route to Goose creek on fishing trip.
James Hogan, the foreman of the
crew, however. was the one to feel the
effects of the joke and he Is now
just emerging into an atmosphere OF
humor.
When the fishermen had arrived at
Goose creek heavy jug filled with
| lime was lowered near the spot where
the foreman should sit while fishing.
IAlr. Hogan arrived a little later and
was soon leisurly dreaming OF a
catch, when the jug with its lime be-
came heated and exploded with force
completely covering the fisherman
with the marks of a hod carrier.
The joke Is still going the rounds
in railroad circles.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-25
CONDUCTOR INJURED n
Door Knocks Him Against End OF {
Coach.

r.. d. lindenbower, aged thlrty-
eight, conductor on. the National
American and Mexican Railroads
was badly injured while passing
through this city near noon today
on the Pennsylvania road enroute
to his home an Elyria. Mr.. Linden
bower WIS leaving the coach In
which he had been riding and a
sudden 'draulght violently blew the
door shut, striking him and hurl-
ing him against the rear of the
adjoining coach.
The injured man was given sur
gical attention by DR.. A. Rhu, who
found him to have suffered a
broken hip and a number OF
facial bruises. Mr.. Lindenbower
had intended a visit with num-
Der OF Marion acquaintances.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-25
AUTOIST IS
BADLY INJURED
Machine Skids and Turns
Completely Over.
CAUSE IS UNKNOWN
Trial Spin for the Season is
Disastrous.
z. A. Meredith the Victim of
Peculiar and Serious Accident
on Mt, Vernon Avenue.

u. A. Meredith :, was seriously
injured in an automobile accident
which occurred on Mt Vernon ave-
nue. a short distance from his
home about four o'clock Tuesday
afternoon, Glenn Van Horn. of
who was riding with
him at tle time was only slightly
injured.
While running at the rate OF
twenty miles an hour the automo
Diles skidded. without any appar-
ent cause struck the curbing, and
turned over with Meredith under
meath. Only the fact that the ma
chine has high tonneau prevented
Meredith IS life being crushed out.
The unfortunate driver sustained
inJur!ts about the head and should
us but was not rendered uncon-
Scious. He was extricated from un-
der the machine by several eve
Witnesses OF the accident, who as
sisted him to his home where
Drs A. Rhu and A. NJ. Crane at
tended him. The attending physi-
cians state that Mr.. Meredith IS in
Iuries are not dangerous.
Wnen the machine started for
the curb Van Horn, who was sit
ting Oh the front seat with Mere
iifh' Jumped and escaped serious
INJURY. His left arm was sprained
iii falling on the pavement.
Mr.. Meredith had Just put his
machine in shape for the summer
and was taking a trial spin out
Mt. Vernon avenue. He is utterly
It a io2S TO explain the queer
prank OF the auto as 1t skidded at
place where the pavement was
perfectly dry and while proceeding
In straight line.
Meet Manager O'Day at the rink to-
morrow night.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-25
HoEORS AppoRTIONED.
aM2MtMuk s.---s-a vtE III ~
Historians and Prophets Selected by
the Class of 'o8.

At a meeting of the faculty of the
Marion High school and representa-
tives or the graduating class OF 1908
In the High School building last week
the class day appointments for the
prophesy and history of the class were
made. Rodney Hume and Miss Gladys
COPELAND will give the prophesy and
ralph Hurr will give the class his
tory. Luray Mouser will give the pres
ident's address.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-25

Mrs. Ida Shower, of No. 1872 Oak
street, was called to Cardington Tues
day on account OF the death OF her
grandfather, Frederick Krumpee,
which occurred Monday morning at s
O'Clock. The deacesd was aged S6
years and was one of the oldest and
best known citizens OF Morrow coun-
Ity. The funeral was conducted at 2
O'Clock this afternoon. from Carding-
ton.