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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-04
ALEXANDRIA DEMOCRATS HEAR
AN ELOQUENT ADDRESS

Democrats of Alhambra and vicinity
filled the city hall there Monday night
to listen to an address on the cam
paign issues by Chas. c. Crouch, an
attorney and member of the Demo-
cratic league in Los Angeles.
Mr.. Crouch's address was entirely
free from abuse, dealing in convinc-
ing manner with the aims of each par
ty, as expressed in their respective
platforms.
Speaking of the local situation, the
young attorney told of the hard battle
made by the league at the last conven-
ton, in an effort to purify party men
and methods, and made an eloquent APP
peal to all acknowledgements leaguers
to exhibit their sincerity in good gov
eminent by forsaking the old machine
which demonstratea its ability to con-
troll Republican politics in this state,
at the last convention, and join the
forces of Democracy, who pledged
themselves at least to nominate dele
gates uncontrolled by corporate inter-
eStS.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-04
STANDARD OIL AGAIN
ON GOVERNMENT RACK
Suit Revived In New York TO Dissolve
New Jersey Corporation Under
the Sherman Anti
Trust Law
Iiy Associated Press

Iiy Associated Press
NEW YORK, Sept. S.--The govern
ments suit to dissolve the Standard
OiNcompany of New Jersey, under the
Sherman antitrust law, which was
begun over year ago and adjourned
in July, was resumed here today be-
fore Special Examiner Franklin Fer
ris.
Frank B. Kellogg, special counsel for
the department of justice, will person
ally continue to direct the prosecution.
Mr.. Kellogg denies the numerous ru-
mors that he was appointed western
treasurer for the Republican national
committee.
Hlsgen Brought Into 1t
Side lights on the war that has been
waged for years between the Stand
ard Oil company and Thomas l.. His
gen of Springfield, Mass, Independence
party candidate for president of the
United States. and his three brothers
in the firm of Hisgen Bros, came out
today with the taking of testimony.
The Standard Oil company's side of
the story was presented at the hear
ing, with Moritz Rosenthal represent
ing the company and Frank B. KEEL
logg the government, before Franklin
Ferriss, referee. The Standard. by the
testimony it adduced, sought to show
the New England field was in the war
between the Standard Oil company and
Hisgen Bros. were first made by the
Hisgens and that afterward the stand
ard Oil company met them to maintain
their trade.
While John Hicks of Catskill sta
ton was testifying a letter head of the
Hisgen concern was offered in evidence
which showed pictorially the evolution
of the plant from a very small one in
1889 to an immense affair in 1896.
When Mr.. kellogg, the government at
torney, objected, Mr.. Rosenthal, for the
defendant, said he wished to show how
the independent company had grown
despite the alleged persecution of the
Standard.
Several New York state grocers who
do business near the Massachusetts, line
told of having been offered oil by the
Hisgen Bros. of Springfield, Mass, at
a lower price than charged by the
Standard Oil company. One of the wit
nesses, In, reply to question SAID ne
received no threatening letters from the
Standard OIL company and that no eff
fort was made to stop him from buying
oil from Hisgen. Chas. r. Arnold Of
Stissing. N, Y, testified that Hisgen
Bros. sold him oil at II cents gallon
when the standard asked 10 cents, but
the witness afterward bought Standard
oil because IL nau a. convenient tdhh
line service.
did you know the Standard oil COM
pany was selling oil in Springfield for
cents at the same time 1t was charg-
ing you 13 cents?" Mr.. Kellogg asked.
II did not"
"And you did not know when the
Hisgen's were charging you II cents in
Stissing they were selling oil in Spring
field at 71b cents. Is cent under the
Standard price, did your" Mr.. Rosen-
thai asked.
81 did not"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-04
SAFE CRACKER
CAUGHT IN ACT
cows NIGHT WATCHMAN WITH
GUN AND ESCAPES
Ingenious Device invented by |. M.
Davenport Apparently Proves an
lnsoIubIe Puzzle to Efforts
of Expert Operator

A man, evidently a skilled safe
cracker. detected in the act of attempt
ing to force the strong box of the L.
M. Davenport company shortly pefore
midnight last night, mace his escape
by overawing a private Watcnman
and then successfully eluding three de-
tectives who arrived on the 1cene put
a few minutes after his discovery.
The l.. M. Davenport company
dealers in agricultural implements, are
located at 1882 East First street and
Santa Fe avenue The safe OF the
company is an ordinary strong box,
but 1t is protected by an ingenious de-
vice which is the invention OF Mr.
Davenport. -
At night after the close of the office
the safe is sunk on a moving platform
into a concrete and steel lined box
huilt beneath the floor. When it drops
below the floor level a double trap
door lowers into place and becomes
part of the floor.
against the wall three ropes about the
size OF bell cords BY pulling on these
In regular order hidden machinery is
SET To work which raises the safe
above the floor level. Unless one is ac-
ouainted with the proper manner In
which to pull these ropes the macnin-
ery fails to work and 1t is only by
blasting through two feet of reinforced
concrete that the safe can be got at
At regular intervals Frank Heepler,
patrolman of the Merchants Fire
Dispatch, makes the rounds of the big
warehouse to see that all is well.
Shortly before midnight Heepler
opened the warehouse door, walked
to the office and started to enter. AS
he flashed his light into the room ne
saw standing near the ropes wnich
worked the safe elevator tall man In
his shirt sleeves, who had hold OF the
ropes.
HELPER started to draw revolver,
but before he could get his hand on the
weapon the robber had leveled a Dig
revolver at his head
The burglar did not utter a word.
He advanced toward HELPER with the
jeveled revolver and motioned to him
with his other hand to leave. With
the revolver pointed directly at his
head Heelper had no choice in the
matter. mad turning off his hashlight
he glafnn1ed the door and ran from the
building to the Santa Fe depot for as
sistance.
He secured Detectives Hosick, Nc
Kenzie and Hawiey within few mo-
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-04

down stairs, and was hor-ified to find
that he had killed her. This happened
at 1880 o'clock Tuesday night. Fearing
discovery, he conceived the idea OF cut
ting the body up, taking it away on
one of the steamers and throwing the
parts of il overheard, and then report
ing to the police that his wife had left
him.
Jordan, according to his confession,
went out and bought a heavy butcher
knife. With this and q razor ana
shears he severed the head of the pody
and after putting the scalp and hair
In the kitchen range, placed the skun
I'm the furnace in the cellar. The legs
and arms were cut from the body ana
the flesh sliced off. leaving the bones
practically bare. The bones we're placed
in the furnace and the chunks of hesh
piled into trunk with the torso. Inc
f,.,,,lr Ivas taken to the Somerville sta
ton and shipped to Boston some time
Wednesday.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-04
PHELAN AND GERMAN
HEAD ELECTORAL TICKET

STOCK ON, Sept. 3.-James D. Phe-
Ian and Eugene German will head the
electoral ticket as electors-at-large.
District electors who were nomi-
mated tonight and will be ratified by
the convention tomorrow are as fol-
lows:
First congressional district, w. B.
Sherer of Siskiyou.
Third, A. w. Maltby of Concord.
Fourth, Charles Edelman of San
Francisco.
Fifth. Harry P. Flannery of san Ma
teo.
Seventh. Thomas E. Gibbon of Los
Angeles.
Eighth, John w. Martin of Tulare.
The Second district delegation will
meet tomorrow morning to decide be-
tween D. w. Carmichael of Sacra-
mento and Rous of Marysville for
elector.
The following assembly district
nominations were made tonight:
First assembly district, Kenne C.
ellis.
Fourth. c. F. Kimball of Redding.
Twelfth, J. L. Mendenhall of Colusa.
Twenty-fifth district, L. J. Coffey of
Modesto.
Twenty-sixth. f. N. Baxter of Mari
posa Oncumbent).
NJ H. Meade of Sierra was nomi-
mated for state senator from the Third
senatorial district.
The Eighth congressional district
delegation met tonight and nominated
Albert Schoonover of San Diego for
congress from that district. P. S. Gil
lett of Oakland was nominated for
congress from the Third district, to
run against Congressman J. r. Know
land.
The Second congressional district
convention after lengthy session was
unable to find an acceptable candidate
to take the nomination for congress.
After placing Senator J. B. Sanford,
Archibald Yell, Marshall Diggs and /.
G. ZumWalt in nomination, the con-
vention adjourned until tomorrow
morning to see If either of these can
be induced to accept the nomination.
Tonight many of the delegates from
that district are talking of nominating
Theodore A. Bell regardless of his
wishes in the matter, on the ground
that he is the only one who can defeat
Duncan F.. McKinlay, the Republican
incumbent.
The Fifth congressional district con-
vention adjourned to meet at San Ma
teo on September 10, when the nomira-
ton for congress from that district
will be made.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-04
@A =
ASKS VOTERS TO
LOOK UP RECORDS
JUDGE TRASK SPEAKS AT HIGH
LAND PARK
If CHARGES ARE TRUE DEMO-
Gratis DESERVE AID
Old Hickory Club and Guests Listen
to ForcefuI Arraignment Of the
Campaign Issues, Local
and State

Old Hickory Democrats at last
nights weekly meeting at Woods hall
in Highland Park had as auditors a
number of women of that section who
applauded as vigorously as the men
when telling points were made by the
speakers.
Judge d. X. Trask was the principal
speaker and in deliberate forceful tone
the well known Democrat set forth the
campaign issues. Speaking of the ma
tional issues Judge Trask said;
1--WE have two principal political
parties, both ostensibly being for gov
eminent by the people.
1.-THE Republican party has been In
power with little interruption for a hall
century It is fair, therefore, to as
sumo that the laws placed on our
statute books during that period are to
be traced to the Republicans and such
laws as were not placed there are to be
credited to the same influence, namely
the paZty in power.
"Today even in the Republican plat
form it is said that there is a great
need of certain reforms
after years the Republican party
has come to see that the tariff is in
need of revision. The Democrats have
been saying this for many years.
Now are we going to trust revision
of that tariff to a party under whose
control the iniquities existed and were
nurtured and which hitherto has re-
fused to make changes?"
With this specific question Judge
Trask stopped on the tariff reform.
The speaker paid a tribute both TO
the candidate for assembly, Modran @.
Yoakum, and to the candidate for
supervisor, Anthony Schwamm.
"All ask voters is that you examine
the conditions under which the Re-
publican and Democratic candidates
were nominated" continued Judge
Trask Find out who dominated the
conventions, learn what hold the cor
porate interests have on the several
candidates, then go to the ballot box
and do your duty.
1--WE don't want to send to the legis-
1ature such cattle as we have sent In
the past.
Control at Sacramento is the thing
corporations want most in California.
1.-THE men who have made our laws
at Sacramento in most cases have had
their nominations dictated by the
heads of the transportation, gas, light
or other interests.
1--WE expect our legislators to dea
fairly with the corporations and not tc
'cinch' them. On the other hand they
must deal fairly with the people, whose
representatives they are.
81 ask you to examine into facts ant
If you find that the Republican nom.
inees were put up by a programmed
convention merely in order to get con-
troll of the legislature 1t is necessary &c
call halt.
"If, as is charged, the Republicans
take orders from lobbyists; IL they
continue to wear the shackles of the
corporations; If the corporations are
paying the election expenses of Repub-
iican candidates then l say, voters, get
behind Yoakum and Schwamm and
eleot them"
other speakers filled out the rest OF
the evening.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-04
SOUTHWESTERN DEMOCRATS
GETTING NEW RECRUITS

The weekly meeting of the South
western Los Angeles Democratic club
was held last evening at club hall, cor
ner of Jefferson and Normandie.
The meeting was well attended from
all surrounding precincts and addresses
were given by Messrs. Albert J. Chap
pell, S. D. Childress. c. M. Carruth, Mr..
Smith and Frank C. Haddock, candi-
date for supervisor of the Fourth SUI
pervisorial district.
The club is growing rapidly and much
interest Is being manifested in the
weekly meetings.
All persons in that part of the city
who are interested in Democratic poll
tics are invited to attend the weekly
meetings every Wednesday evening.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-04

ments, and the four men returned to
the warehouse.
The entire building was searched but
no trace of the man was found, and an
open window in the rear showed the
easy manner of entrance and de-
parture.
That he had left hurriedly. however.
was shown by the fact that an expen-
sive lot of safe cracking tools and the
robbers coat were left lying on tho
floor where the safe would have come
up had he succeeded in working the
elevator combination.
l.. M. Davenport believes that some
one familiar with the place and the
working Of the safe hid in the ware
house early In the evening and waited
until an opportunitv -4.e~snted itself.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-04
LATE NEWS IN BRIEF
nv Aesoclated P-ess.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-The First
National bank of Niles, O., was closed
today by order of the board of direct
ors, on the ground of insolvency.
MANILA, Sept. S.-The number of
new cases of the plague reported is
declining rapidly, and it is now believed
that the spread of the epidemic has
been conquered.
BERKELEY, Cal, Sept. 3.-The body
of the late Rear Admiral Henry Glass,
| II. s. NJ, who died at Paso Robes
| Tuesday, has been brought to the FAM
| lily home here and funeral services were
held today.
OAKLAND, Sept. S.-The Western
Pacific Railroad company expects TO
have it's Oakland line and San Fran
cisco ferry connection in operation by
November l.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.=-It is I'M
derstood here that the announcement
of a successor to the late Baron Stern
berg. German ambassador to the Unit
ed States, may not be expected before
the middle of September.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 3;-At q
meeting of the executive committee OF
the State Wine Growers association,
held here yesterday, plans We're dis
cussed looking to the openepg. of
national campaign to increase the de-
mand for California wines.
LONDON, Sept. 3.--Albert Harrison,
the young man who yesterday caused
panic on the stock exchange by nring
three shots from a revolver, was unable
to appear in court this morning when
his case was called. The prosecution
explained that he was being observed
by physicians.
PIERRE, S. D., Sept. 3.-The state
supreme court upholds the state cleo
ton law. The decision prevents the
Democrats from placing their candi-
dates nominated in the Democratic
convention on the state ticket as Demo-
Gratis. They will go into the campaign
as candidates for governor and con-
lgress only.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-04
OLD RESIDENT or SAN JOSE
succUMBs FROM INJURIES

SAN JOSE, Sept. 3.--Peter McKenna,
an old resident, who was thrown from
his buggy last evening into pond near
Alviso his horse having upset his rig.
and who later was pulled out by Cor
oner Kell, who happened along the
road. died early this morning in the
hospital. McKenna was caught under
the buggy and when pulled out was
unconscious He revived later but lived
only six or seven hours
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-04
JUDsoN III. THOMPSON, LEADING
ST. LOUIS MILLIONAIRE DIES

ST. LOUIS, Sept. S.--Judson NJ.
Thompson, aged II years, a millionaire
and for many years a conspicuous fig
ure In ST. Louis financial affairs, died
at the home of his son in Old Orchard
last night. He lived frugally and II
was his custom to buy clothing at lit
tie outlay of expense and wear the APP
parel as long as 1t would last.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-04
SIXTH WARD PREPARES
FOR BIG DEMONSTRATION

At an enthusiastic meeting of Demo-
Gratis of the Sixth ward held at the
fifth street, last night, 1t was unani-
mously decided to change the name OF
the organization formed last Thursday
night from the Bryan and Kern club
to the Bryan and Kern Democratic
league.
The meeting last night was for the
purpose Of perfecting the organization
and for making arrangements for big
meeting to be held at the large hall at
Twenty-eighth and San Pedro street
Friday, September il.
To further arrange for this big dem
onstration a meeting was called for
next wednesday to perfect all arrange
n1entS,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-04
SENSATION is LOOKED FOR
IN RUsTIN MURDER INQUEST

OMAHA. Neb., Sept. 3-There is an
undercurrent of feeling that something
of a startling nature Will develop WITH
in q. dav or so in the Rustin murder
mystery. The inquest has been set for
Tuesday next. by which time the chief
of police and county attorney say they
expect to be able to lay all the evidence
before a coroner's jury. The funeral
occurs Saturday and the inquest was
held off to give the widow an opportu-
nifty to testify.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-04
ANDERSON WILL AID
IN TIDELAND SUITS
Harbor Commission Deputies DIstln-
guished Attorney to Open Litlga-
cation to Keep Control of
Water Front

Attorney James A. Anderson, one OF
the lights of the California bar. was
yesterday selected by the Los Angeles
harbor commission to act as legal adj
wiser In the suits to be brought by the
people, through the attorney general of
the state, to defeat the efforts of the
corporations at Wilmington to claim
tide lands.
The Los Angeles city council author
ICED that suit be brought in line with
harbor development, and the powerful
interests that are seeking to wrest con-
troll of the water front from the people
will oppose every move.
Mr.. Anderson was until recently pres
ident of the Los Angeles board of pub
lie works and Is president of the Bar
association.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-04
BIG TREES MAY LIVE
WITH EARLY RAINS
Resort Keepers Send Out Conflicting
Reports on Damage to Trees,
Fearing Injuries to Their
Business
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SONORA, Sept. 3.-The latest reports
from the big trees state that the wind
has abated Last night the fire fight
ers got the better of the flames and
they are now under control. Men are
still working in isolated portions of the
grove extinguishing the last sparks, so
the flames may not break out again.
The fire did considerable damage to
the big trees, but it is thought that
many of them will continue to live. es-
pecially If the fall rains begin early.
The reports sent out regarding the
fire differ greatly, owing to the desire
of the resort keepers not to injure their
business
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-04
WOMEN GAIN
RECOGNITION
AT STOCKTON
DEMOCRATS COMMITTEE TO
REPORT FAv0RABLY
COLE is TO HAVE FINANCIAL
ADVISERS
Convention AdJourns to Hear Reports
Today After Harmonious Opening
Session--Phelan and Ger.
main Electors


ern reformatory institution for first
Offenders, pledges candidates to work
for an anti-race track gambling law,
demands the extension of the Geary
act to apply to Japanese, Koreans and
other Asiatics. opposes the naturaliza-
ton of Chinese, contains the anti-in-
junction plank as adopted at Denver,
and favors an eight-hour law.
Arthur A. Hay, the personal repre-
sentative of Samuel Gompers, and T..
d. Fennessy of the International Typo
graphical union appeared before the
committee in the interest of organized
labor. The labor planks offered by
them were inserted in the platform
without opposition.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-04
cen.rsI GAVIN Dewitt Dead

WASHINGTON. Sept. Sword was
received at the war department today
of the death yesterday of heart disease
at Fort Yellowstone, Wye, of Brig
Gen. Calvin Dewitt, retired. He was
68 years old. He retired In August, 1903,
at his own request, after more than
thirty years Of service.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-04
CONVENTION DELEGATES TO
VISIT LoDPs 10000 ACRES VINES

LODI, Cal, Sept. 3.-Lodi will en-
terrain during tomorrow and Saturday
about 25O of the delegates to the Demo-
cratic state convention now in session
in stockton. Free tickets have been
offered to delegates over all electric
lines that they may view the $4,000
acres of vineyards in Lodi district.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-04
PRoHIBITloNlSTs MEET
THEIR NOMINEE, FORSYTH

Prohibitionists of the Seventy third
district met their nominee, William o.
Forsyth. at his residence, 1907 Girard
street. last night
Those present discussed the campaign
and the best way to get out the full
Prohibition vote in November.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-04
FORAKER AFFIRMS SUPPORT
OF TAFT FOR PRESIDENT

CINCINNATI, Sept. Ex-senator For
aker denied today the story printed by
a Toledo paper that he preferred Mr..
Bryan to President Roosevelt. He said
that he is supporting Taft and that he
and Taft had never had trouble of any
kind
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-04
ENGINEER AND FIREMAN DIE
FROM SANTA FE EXPLOSION

TRINIDAD, Colo. Sept. S.--Engineer
]. f. Miller and Fireman Cunning were
killed and Brakeman Ashley seriously
injured by the explosion of freight
engine on the Santa Fe road at Kar-
row, fourteen miles east of here. to-
day.
The three men lived Ia Ratons N. IA.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-04
HOLLYWOOD DEMOCRATS
PLANNING BIG MEETING

The Hollywood Bryan and Kern club
will hold a big meeting Saturday even
ing at o'clock in Masonic hall. Good
speakers will be present to discuss
campaign issues.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-04

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-The First
National bank of Niles, O., was closed
today by order of the board of direct
ors, on the ground of insolvency.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-04

OAKLAND, Sept. 3.-The Western
Pacific Railroad company expects to
have it's Oakland line and san fran
cisco ferry connection in operation by
November 1.