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Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
GAMBLING DEN GUARDED
WITH ELECTRIFIED DOOR
Police of New York Are Shocked on
Entering Basement Through Sheet
Iron Barrier-Paraphernalia
confiseated

NEW YORK, Dec. 25,-An alleged
gambling resort, protected by a sheet
iron door charged with electricity, was
entered by the police last night ana
man who is said to be the proprietor
placed under arrest.
The place, which is situated In Sew
enth street, was raided about two
weeks ago, and according to the police
the man arrested last night Is the same
who was held as the proprietor on the
former occasion.
In breaking in the sheet iron door
last night several policemen were
slightly shocked, and electrical equip
ment is said to have been found above
the door.
Entering the parlor floor the police
found it necessary to chop hole
through the floor to reach the base
ment, where fifty men were gathered.
They were all arrested. A wagonload
of gambling paraphernalia was confis-
Gated.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
WE WANT WORK
IS XMAS SLOGAN
ENGLISH FIND DAY DARKENED
BY SUFFERING
THOUSANDS PARADE STREETS OF
LONDON, HUNGRY
Police Accompany Miserable Crowds
of Unemployed TO Prevent Dis
turbanees-Many Steal
Food
tBy Associated Press.l

LONDON, Dec. 25.-The dark side of
the English Christmas is the great
number of unemployed and the dis
tressing prevalence of destitution and
suffering.
This is seen principally in London and
at Glasgow and at other ship building
centers where ship builders are out of
work.
A band of shabbily dressed, misera-
BILE looking unemployed persons parad-
ed the fashionable streets during the
past week, threading their way among
the crowds of Christmas shoppers.
The police accompanied the band as
it marched in order to prevent disturb
ances. Its motto was I'VE want
work"
Thousands of homeless men assem-
bled on the Thames embankment at
midnight to get Salvation Army tickets
for beds.
The newspapers daily record cases OF
men being sentenced to Imprisonment
for stealing food who have families
suffering from want.
The appeals to charitable organiza-
tions were never so urgent.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
DRUNKEN MEXICAN SLAYS
SAN DIEGAN IN SAL DON
Cement Contractor Shot Through the
Brain and Two Others Wounded,
Apparently Without Reason.
Assassin Captured

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 25.-Florencio
Varies, a Mexican, began celebrating
in a strenuous manner and landed IN
Jail with a charge Of murder to race
about 3 O'Clock this morning.
He entered the San Diego wine room
on Fifth street and after gazing at a
group of men at the bar for minute
walked up to Angelo Baffeli and shot
him in the head, the bullet entering the
right eye and passing out at the back
of the head. Death was instantaneous,
Varies shot a second time at the
group OF men, the bullet passing
through the arm of Batista PHILIPPE
and wounding Joe Multidi, the bar
tender in the shoulder.
Ba1feli was cement contractor,
native of Italy, q years old and
resident here for five years.
PHILIPPE is a cement worker Varies
was arrested. but says nothing in eX-
PLANTATION. He had been drinking.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
SANTA CLAUS FALLS UNDER
STREET CAR; LEG SEVERED

NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-William Ma
loney. a teamster of Staten island,
while hurrying to the home of friena
in Brooklyn last night, where he was
to act as Santa Claus, slipped and fell
under a trolley car at the Manhattan
side of the Brooklyn bridge.
The toys which he was carrying were
scattered to the winds, and spectators
who rushed to the mans aid saw TO
their horror that one of his legs was
swinging Imply from the knee, ap-
parently all but severed.
A hurry call was sent for an ambu-
lance, but before it arrived Maloney
arose and announced that the member
was made of wood
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
TAFT PASSES CHRISTMAS IN
SADDLE AND ON THE LINKS

AUGUSTA, Ca, Dec 25.-The Christ
mas events for President-elect Taft
were his participation in the annual
handicap golf tournament of the Coun-
try club, In which he won from Major
]. B. Cummings. president of the club,
without a distinguishing score; riding
a dozen miles on horseback in the af-
ternoon, and with his entire family din
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lang
don Thomas in the evening.
Augustus guests were not left unre-
minded of Christmas cheer Mistletoe,
holly and baskets of cut flowers were
offered with hearty good wishes and
received in the same spirit.
'.The people down here are just as
genuinely cordial as they could be,
was the appreciative remark of Mr.
Taft in recalling the holiday greetings
he had received.
A trolley ride to Aiken. S. C., in
which the Taft and John Hays Ham
rnond families are to be the guests OF
James w. jackson Of the railroad man
agement, is planned for tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
Creates Scene in puma

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 25.-During
the debate on the budget in the duma
NJ. PokarovslSy, a Social-Democrat, re-
marked: when an Armenian ap-
pealed to Christ for help during a mas
sacre of Armenians Christ was dumb
being silenced by Russian diplomacy
This remark created a scene in the
chamber and President Khokymatoft
suspended the dunno. M. Gegtchmerin,
another Socialist, was excluded from
the session for protesting against the
presidents action, whereupon the So
cialists left the duma in a body.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
UNABLE TO BUY HIS WIFE
CHRISTMAS GIFT, ENDS LIFE

DENVER, Dec. 25.-Down-hearted
and discouraged because he was out OF
money and could not make his wife
happy with Christmas presents,
Thomas Hamlin, plumber. killed him
self by sending bullet into his brain.
The suicide was committed in the
presence of his wife. who had just
given him a small Christmas remem-
brance.
Touched by her thoughtfulness OF
him and his inability to return her
kindness. he broke down and cried.
"This will be a sad Christmas for
you,'' he said, and walked into another
room, drew a revolver from a suit
case, placed the weapon to his head
and fired.
He fell to the floor and died ten min
utes later without regaining conscious
ness
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
Chinese plpIomat EntsrtaIns

WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.-Tang
Shao VI, the ambassador from China,
on a. special mission, is entertaining a
merry gathering Of Chinese students
during Christmas week. They include
a number of those sent here by the
Chinese government for education in
America as well as others sent here by
their parents to the number of more
than eighty in all. The boys come
from as far west as Chicago and as
far south as Atlanta. Every oppor-
tunity will be given them to enjoy their
visit here.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
BABY'S DEATH DUE
TO FATHERS ANGER
Husband Alleged to Have Attacked
Wife Because Meal Was Not
Ready-lnfant Killed
in Melee

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. 25.-Fred
Turner, aged 10 weeks, was killed in a
peculiar manner during a fight be-
tween his parents here today.
William Turner, the father, accord
ing to the report made to the police
attacked his wife because she did not
have breakfast ready when he came
downstairs.
Mrs. Turner had the child in her
arms and in the fight she dropped it to
the floor.
She was subsequently knocked down
or fell upon the infant, crushing it to
death.
Both parents were arrested.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
PIONEER NEWSPAPER MAN
EXPIRES IN KANSAS CITY

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 20
Charles West Spalding, 79 years old,
q pioneer newspaper man of Kansas
died today at the home of his son in
Kansas City, Kan.
Spalding is said to have been the
first man to have received presidents
message by telegraph, having been em-
ployed at the time as an operator in
Chi-lgo.
At different times he played first
violin in the original McVicker's thea
ter. Chicago, and was organist OF
ST. Mary's cathedral of that city. He
was a member of the Old Kentucky
Cotton minstrel troupe.
During the civil war he was spe-
cial correspondent of the Chicago
Times, and in 1873 he engaged in news
paper work in Kansas City.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
Is Annolnted Lecturer

SAN JOSE, Dec. 25-Director W. w.
Campbell of Lick observatory has
been informed officially of his appoint
ment as Silliman lecturer in Yale uni
versity for the academic year 1909-10
The lectures which are from eight to
twelve in number. are delivered on
successive days and deal with inves-
tigational results obtained by the lee
turer. Director Campbell is the first
astronomer and the first American to
receive the appointment.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
FAMILY HANG GIFTS
ON TREE AND ALL DIE
BY GAS WHILE ASLEEP

3 CHICAGO, Dec. 25.-FOur persons
8 were found dead today in a residence e
. at 188 Hastings, having been asphyxi- &
. ated by escaping gas.
3 Morris Lukeman, a grocer. his wife, &
3 Elizabeth and their children, Annie, {
3 aged 16 years, and William, 15, were
q the victims.
8 The OvercOat Of Lukeman was found s
o on the floor underneath broken gas {
8 fixture, and the police believe the fix 6
3 ture was broken by the man throwing {
s the coat over It before retiring. {
q A Christmas tree, decorated and 6
8 hung with gifts, was in an adjoining &
o room.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
MINERS CLASH
WITH OFFICERS
IN GUN FIGHT
HOTEL IN KENTUCKY BURNED
TO THE GROUND
STRIKERS AND U. s OFFICERS IN
FATAL MELEE
Two Dead and TWO Injured as
Result of Restraining Order
and Refusal to
Obey It

IN AWHILE, KY, Dec. rs
A battle between striking
~ miners and five United
States marshals took place at
Stearns, a coal mining town six
ty miles south of here, early to-
day, and resulted in the death of
two men and the wounding OF
several others.
The dead:
John MULLINS, United
States marshal, Richmond, KY.
RICHARD ROSS, miner.
The wounded:
Marshal Tate, Somerset, KY.
Marshal Ryan, Somerville, KY.
The trouble arose over the refusal
of strike promoters to obey tenn
porary restraining order issued py
Judge A. M. Cochran at CoVlngton'
Ky, several days ago.
MarshaIs Siler, Ryan, Henry Wadeu,
Messingale and Tate of Somerset, KY,
and Marshal Mullins of Richmond went
to Stearns, found the strikers barrt-
caded in a hotel and were fired upon.
Then ensued the fight, during which
Mullins was killed and several of the
miners wounded
The hotel was then burned to the
ground and the miners fed.
Marshal Ryan got separated from the
others and it is feared he was Killed.
A posse went to Stearns, and it is
feared further trouble will follow
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
neputv Sheriff Slain

PRYOR CREEK, Okla, Dec. 25.--
Deputy Sheriff Nicholas Mitchell was
shot and killed at Hogan institute, tif-
teen miles south of here, when he at
tempted to quiet disturbance at a
Christmas celebration last night. Sam
uel and Henry Frye are under arrest
and a posse is seeking George Frye.
The Fryes are of Cherokee descent,
wealthy and prominent.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
oklahoman Shot bead

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Dec. 20
Billy Bunch, a well-known character
at Colgate, was killed today while re-
sisting arrest by Marshal Stouse,
brother-in-law of Bunch. Six shots
were fired into Bunchs body and he
died instantly. Bunch opened fire upon
Stouse and Constable Kennedy, broth
er-in-law to two companions of Bunch,
when they sought to arrest him.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
Badly Burned by Tree

WASHINGTON Dec. 25.-While try
ing to extinguish a Christmas tree
which caught fire early this morning at
his home in this city, Nathaniel Butler
was SO badly burned about the face
and body it is doubtful If he will live.
Frederick Plugge was also burned in
endeavoring to extinguish the fire, al
though not seriously The damage from
the FIRE amounted TO several hundred
LILA rn
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
Yachts Crew MutInies

TENERIFFE. Canary Islands. Dec
25.--The crew of the yacht Della, owned
Nv Jacoues Lebaudy, Emperor of the
sahara" mutinied while of this coast
and hoaeted the Haytian colors. This
vessel was forced to put into Santa
cruz. however. owing to lack OF coal
and on arrival here the mutineers were
arrested. A fresh crew was placed or
board the yacht today.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
child bias: eIfts Unclaimed

CHICAGO, Dec. 25.--Martha Fones, a
2-year-old child, lies dead at her home,
while her Christmas tree adorned with
gifts and with candles unlit stands in
the next room. The baby swallowed a
peanut shell, which lodged in her
throat, and died at the hospital despite
the efforts Of the surgeons.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
MsdIeaI school closed

PARIS, Dec. 25.--As a consequence Of
the manifestations by students of the
medical college OF Sorb0nne yesterday
over the inauguration OF q new sys-
len. Of examinations to which they OBJ
iorfpd the university council today
Closed the School Of Medicin for first
closed the school Of Medicine for first
months.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
cnld Increases Cholera

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 25.-Thurs-
days cold wave was accompanied to-
day by an increase in cholera. There
were thirty-one new cases and thir-
teen deaths. Two hundred and twen-
ty-five persons suffering from the dis
ease are now in hospitals here.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
aDivine Sarah" Visits Car

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 25.-sarah
Bernhardt, who is playing here, was
given an audience by Emperor Nicho-
las at Tsarskoe-Selo today and was
presented with a portrait Of the en-
press.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
nsanta cIausp Fatally Burned

DETROIT, Dec. 25.--Leo Wager died
today in a hospital from burns received
at midnight while playing Santa Claus
at family reunion. His cotton whis-
kers caught fire.
Evening journal., 1908-04-30
Oriental Ruos.

''The greatest period for fine rugs"
said an authority, twas known as the
time Of 'Sullman the Magnificent or
'Suliman the Great about the reign OF
Queen Elizabeth, when the fine arts
dourished all over Europe. l think
from this comes the statement that
such and such a rug dates from the
time Of Solomon giving an erroneous
impression as to the antiquity Of the
article, although l suppose the names
are the same"
A famous piece of rug, for which a
fabulous sum was paid by the Paris
museum, has been ascribed 70 the
''time Of King Solomon" 1t is a small
quarter Of a silk rug picked up on a
Nile boat by a woman who was at
tracted by its beauty and peculiarly.
She sold 1t in New York for $40. The
dealer later disposed of It for $50.
The last owner thought it worth while
to send part Of It to Constantinople to
be appraised, and there It sold for
$1,000 to a person from whom the
Paris museum bought It at many times
this price. 1t is easy to tell handmade
oriental rugs. Their patterns show
upon the back In the knots, which is
not the case IN rugs made by machin-
cry, and they are self fringed and have
a grayer surface.-New York World.
Evening journal., 1908-04-30
A WEST. POINT PRANK.
When Fltzhush Lee Startled Pompous
General Scott.

When Fitzhush Lee Startled PompouS
General Scott.
Writing on "west Point Before the
War in the Metropolitan Magazine,
General S. W. Ferguson tells how Fitx-
hugh Lee loved TO play pranks:
Fitz was always most popular, full
of fun and ready for any devilment
Once during the encampment we were
both under arrest for some caper, and,
as was customary, we had to march to
the mess hall with the guard instead
of with the battalion. At that time
Scott's tactics were used, and we were
always formed in two ranks. The
squad, under command of Corporal
Montague. was marching to the mess
hall and had almost reached the chapel
when General Scott himself appeared
and crossed our path in front OF us.
The corporal on seeing the great gem
eral Strengthened himself Ike a ram
rod, called out in his most martial
tones, "Close up therei" and stepped
out toes pointed and eyes rigidly to
the front. Fitz and l were in the rear
Of the column. To my amazement and
CONSERVATION Fitz jumped one side,
picked up a round stone and sent It
bowling along the nagstones close by
the general and was back in his place
as rigid as any one in a second The
old general stopped. looked up, then
around. There was nothing In sight
but the squad Of the guard. he could
not imagine that the stone came from
such a source and resumed his walk.
We had not gone more than a few
steps when Fitz repeated the perform
ance, saying on each occasion as he
got back in his place "Ha, old big
general. you can't catch mew By this
time we had passed the front Of the
chapel, and the general was out OF
sight The last glimpse l had of him
he was looking around for the source
whence came the rocks. have often
wondered what would have been the
thoughts Of the corporal had he known
what was going on. and have won
dered, too, what report be would have
made. was badly scared, must con-
fess, but It was nevertheless very fun
ny. One must have known the POM
pous old general to be able to realize
how indignant he looked at the care
lessness of any one allowing a rock to
be thrown so near him. the commander
In chief of the army. A short time aft
er at the grand ball always given be-
fore striking camp for barracks Fitz
walked up to the general, introduced
himself and had quite an animated
conversation with him.
Evening journal., 1908-04-30
DIVORCE NOTICES

NEW CASTLE COUNTY. SIS.
THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
TO THE SHERIFF OF NEW CASTLE
COUNTY. GREETING;
WHEREAS Eliza r. lynch, by
her petition to the Judges Of our
Superior Court. filed IN the office
Of the Prothonotary Of said Court
IN and for New Castle county. for
fSEAI0 the cause Of complaint therein
alleged. has made application 10
our said Judges that a decree may
he pronounced dissolving the mar
rlage existing between the peti-
TONER and George II. Lynch.
WE. THEREFORE,, COMMAND YOU
as you were heretofore commanded. that
YOU summon George TT. Lynch. that he be
and appear before the Judges Of our said
Court az the next term thereof 20 be teid
az Wilmington, on Monday. the First day
OF June next 10 answer the allegations Of
the said petitioner. Eliza p. Lynch ac-
cordlng TO the Act OF Assembly IN such
case made and provided and also 70 do
and receive what the Court shall then and
there consider concerning him IN this be-
half as TO the Court shall seem meet and
consistent with the provisions OF the said
act Of Assembly.
And have vou then there this writ.
WITNESS the Honorable Chas. p. Lore.
at Wilmington, the seventeenth day OF
April. A. D., nineteen hundred and eight.
FRANK SpEAKMAN.
Prothonotary.
Issued April 30 1908. a9o-ms-i8-2o-27
Evening journal., 1908-04-30

ite color frequently led to bloodshed.
Caligula-he who made a consul Of his
horse-passed most Of his time rioting
with the charioteers. The circus was
the place for the racing. The largest
Of them. the Circus Maximus. about
21,0oO feet long, could accommodate
100000 spectators. Seven times was It
necessary to race round the spina,
low stone wall running down the cen
ter Of the circus. The Jockeys drove IN
a light chariot-usually four in each
race-and wore close fitting tunics and
i5ather caps Of distinguishing colors.
That the profession was a paying one
we learn from ancient writer's, money
prizes and wages being paid. The
jockey Crescens at the age Of twenty
two had arnassed a fortune, and Dlo-
cles. the king of jockeys, left to his son
more than S1.000.000.
Evening journal., 1908-04-30

lance that be had engraved the dies fof
the coin upon a commission from the
Confederate authorities.
He said that the whole work had
been conducted with secrecy owing to
the probable unpleasant consequences
to himself should the matter come to
the attention of the Federal authorities.
He had struck twelve pieces in nickel
from the dies, two Of which had been
lost, and these led to the discovery Of
the contemplated issue. The dies were
sent down south, and 1t is not thought
that they were ever used there.
Years afterward the dies were again
sent back TO Philadelphia, and a firm
Of coin dealers gained possession Of
them and made arrangements TO strike
a limited number Of pieces In different
metals. They planned to coin seven In
gold, twelve I'm silver and 500 IN cop
per, but In striking the coins IN the
last named metal the collar Of the dies
burst upon making the fifty-ffth Inn
preston, and the work was abandoned.
The total number Of Confederate
cents now known TO be IN existence Is
seven in gold. ten in nickel, the other
two Of the original twelve having dis
appearedl twelve In silver and fifty-fve
In copper. The gold specimens are val
ued at 500 each, those In silver and
nickel at about 500 and the copper
cents at from $40 upward.
The dios were defaced and later were
bought by a well known Chicago col
lector, Judson Brenner, who also had
a specimen Of each coin In the four
different metals.-St. Louis Republic.
Evening journal., 1908-04-30
rh. orInInaI N.v. z..Iand.r..

The original New Zealanders were
known as the most ferocious cannibals
and the most warlike savages. They
were big, gaunt fellows, Of immense
muscular force and great sagacity.
These savage New zealanders, though
they ate their enemies, Inferred their
own dead, and they believed that the
third day after burial the heart sepa-
rated itself from the corpse and was
carried to the clouds by an attendant
spirit
Evening journal., 1908-04-30
ON SATURDAY.
THE 9TH DAY OF MAY, 1908,

"A
the following described Real Estate. VIZ:
All that certain piece, parcel or lot OF
land. with the buildings thereon erected,
~itnate in the citv OF wilmington. N4w
castle county and State OF Delaware,
bounded and described as follows, 20 wit:
Beginning at the southerly side OF Elev-
enth street between Wilson and Poplar
streets at the distance Of sixty-four feet
from the eastorly side OF Wilson street;
thence easteriv along said side OF Elev-
enth street sixteen feet TO the westerly
side OF a four feet wide alley running
parallel with Wilson street, from Tenth
street 70 Eleventh street, thence south
erly by said alley side seventy feet 10
its intersection with another alley three
feet wide running parallel with Eleventh
street into Wilson street; thence west
erly along the northerly side OF said three
feet wide alley sixteen feet, and thence
northerly parallel with Wilson street and
through the centre Of the westerly party
wall seventy feet 70 the aforesaid side Of
Eleventh street and place OF beginning.
be the contents thereof what they may.
with the free and uninterrupted right
use and privilege of the said alleys with
others entitled thereto IN common for
ever; subject, nevertheless. TO an equitable
share Of the cost OF charges and expenses
or keeping said alleys IN repair
Seized and taken IN execution as the
property or Annie r. Bratton John b
Bratton and Mary r. Bratton. his wife,
and IDA V. Keller. surviving mortgagor.
and 10 be sold hv
HENRY STAFFORD. sheriff.
Sheriif's Office, Wilmington. Delaware
April p, 1908 a2l-27-30-m2-5-s
Evening journal., 1908-04-30
rnotfuI.

Charming Hostess (to dyspeptic guest
who has been refusing dish after dish)
Il am so distressed. You've had no
dinner at all Guest-Thank you, but
have to be very particular about my
d.-Punch.
Evening journal., 1908-04-30
A Eaon and an oHen..-

Captain-If see your face In my
house again l shall slap IT, Noble For
eigner-Ah. but II ees a punishable Of
fensei Captain-Of course It is. That
Is why l Want to- sian itczIqdgs.
Evening journal., 1908-04-30
LEGAL NOTICES

------,,----~-~--r-~--~ey
SEWER LIENS Dun
~ the city have been placed in my hands
for collection. and in accordance with
am now proceeding TO collect such liens
by the sale OF the real estate liened. Such
properties viii be advertised for sale In
the order they appear on the lists de-
liverod 10 me. Advertising and other costs
may be saved by immediate settlement
with the Street and Sewer Department
SYLVESTER ID. TOWNSEND, JR.,
a1s-12t City Solicitor.
Evening journal., 1908-04-30
HI. Ills We Ar. Hair To.

There are three modes Of bearing the
ills Of life-namely. by Indifference,
which is the most common: by philos-
ophy, which is the most ostentatious,
and by religion, which is the most ef-
fectual.-New York Press.
Evening journal., 1908-04-30
PROPOSALS

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES FOR FUR
nishing eighty $50 tons C22i0 lbs to
the toni OF the best quality Anthracite
stove coal. delivered in the cellar at the
city hall. will be received at the Office OF
the Chief OF Police until 3 O'clock o. m
Tuesday, May 5. 1908. The right Is re-
served 70 reject any OF all bids For fur
ther information apply to
GEORGE BLACK.
aS0-2t