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New-York tribune., 1908-07-30
AFTER PR0VIDENT LIFE
STOCK SALE HELD UP.
ToIoradO Commissioner attacks In
ter-Southern, uldBe Buyer.

FOR the third time in month the call for a
ooting for yesterday of the directors Of the
,,-,,i5ent Savings Life Assurance Society, failed
: hiring together a quorum, and the meeting
vas again postponed
1-sie failure TO obtain quorum delayed the
Timed election of officers. and also the ex-
...ad action of turning over the interests of the
Fa.,r IA another corporation that has bid for
ana Of the 1850 shares of stock Of the society
-. co-poration that is seeking 10 obtain the
.,n,rol OF the Provident. it was reported yester-
-, MAS the Inter Southern Life Insurance
,rompanv of Louisville.
7. mas learned also yesterday that Commits
..o,e- Rittenhouse of the Colorado Insurance
-,.,,sr-n,ent had telegraphed to Sullivan &
cromwell. attorneys for the banks holding the
l,,c, Of one thousand shares of the Provident
--ocl protesting against their transfer to the
Southern company
This stock was hypothecated by E. r. Thomas
- Orlando F Thomas, after they obtained
cor,roI of the Provident and is now held by
=. Mechanics and Traders Bank, the Metro
-.,...r Trust Company and the Consolidated
National Bank
rr,e ,,rotest Of Commissioner Rittenhouse Is
- :, the report of F Herbert Wolfe, an
so.,,.r, Of this city. to the Insurance Commits
sioner Of Kentucky
7-his report was the result Of a thorough exam
,-.,ton bv the actuary into the affairs of the
- southern Life Insurance Company, whose
,,-5,c, MI Wolfe criticised severely
II rbis report ne said that several persons
,to purchased part of the S250,oo0 issue OF the
Southern gave notes for it. He said that
,be sxperses Of the company were excessive,
-.s;o,,l[,,s and ruinous, and that excessive COM
-,.esions were paid 10 agents
This condition" the actuary reported, ''can
-ee,,t in only one thing, namely, the insol-
vency Of the company"
N- Wolfe said also in his report that more
money had been paid for placing business than
ha5 been taken in. He pointed cut. too, that in
rbe absence Of the president of the company
checks were signed by subordinate who held a
mower Of attorney, instead OF, is customary,
being signed by two officials.
According 10 reports. the negotiations for the
transfer Of control OF the Provident to the
louisville concern have been almost completed.
but il is possible that the protest against the
move Will put an end 10 the contemplated deal
New-York tribune., 1908-07-30
A sMASH-UP TO SAVE A DOG.
Young Woman Runs Automobile Into a
Cos Cob Laundry.
GBy Telegraph to The Tribune. !


Greenwich Conn. July 29.-Mss Edith HowelfE
daughter OF Edwin A. Howell, wealthy retired
merchant o New York City, in order to save the
life a pet dog belonging to Wallace Irwin, the
humorist ran her automobile. in which her invalid
mother was riding. into a laundry window at Cos
Cob smashing the automobile and throwing the
elder woman 10 the ground. Miss Howell was
driving down what is known the River Road
at a lively clip. At point opposite the Holly
House a hosiery occupied exclusively by New
York literary people, the dog ran directly In front
of the machine Miss Howell almost involuntartly
turned the steering wheel around as far as she
could and the instant the machine was driven
into the front of the building occupied by the Cos
Cob laundry
Mrs Howell thrown TO the ground, but Miss
Howell kept her and retained her self-pos-
session enough 10 shut off the power She then
went to the assistance of her mother and helped
by several guests of the Holly House, removed
her from the scene. Dr. Thomas Bergen was sum-
unoned and found that Mrs Howell had suffered
nervous shock She was taken TO her home in
a carriage.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-30
OIL FIRE INCREASING.
Flames 1900 Feet High-Entre
Basin Nay Be Destroyed.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Tsmpico. Mex, July 29.-The fact that the
great oil fire in the San Geronimo district, sew
en,y-ive miles from Tampico, is increasing in
fury from day to day leads TO the belief that
me oil basin from which the supply is flowing
is doomed 70 destruction. Oil experts believe
that all Of the coast oil fields in Texas and Mex
ico have an underground connection If this is
true other fields may suffer heavy losses from
the FIRE The flames are now nearly two thou
sand feet high. The conhagration is fan-shaped.
and spreads over two hundred feet at its widest
point Il is easily seen for q distance of two
hundred miles at sea
New-York tribune., 1908-07-30

of flames they stood near the car not knowing
how give assistance to the injured nieii'
Finally they managed to raise the rear Vi 'no
automobile and release the chauneur' Do'h VI
whose feet had been held tight. and a little
later after beating down the fire. they dragged
ont the torn bleeding and burned body of Mr..
Sands.
Help soon arrived from the chateau, when is
in the centre of Mr.. Vanderbilts great oreeu-
ing farm. The injured men were carried 10 'he
house where it was found that Mr. Sands was
beyond hope of recovery. but the chauffeur was
not seriously hurt.
PicRins later gave the following account of the
accident.
We eft Deauyie al 8 o'clock in the morning,
Mr.. Sands having gone there yesterday 10 see
on seventh page.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-30

ambulance surgeon and taken prisoner 10 the
West Tooth street station. where the charge OF
criminal negligence was made against MN.
His explanation of the accident was that the
brakes would not work
According to the statement of the collision
made by he company, the forward train OF the
Ninth avenue division had stopped to wait TOT
another train to pull cut of the Slst street sta
tion But there was no explanation as to why
the second train of the Sixth avenue line did
mt also come to a stop. The company officials
said that they did not know the reason.
Murray. who was the guard of the last car
on the first train observing the danger in the
closeness of the two trains, went to the rear
platform snd signalled to Porter, the motorman
of the approaching train. His signal was ap-
New-York tribune., 1908-07-30
BAN ON PUBLIC CoURTING IN THE HUB
Must Stop at 10 o'clock Sharp, Police Com
missioner Orders.
fBv telegraph u The Tribune. ]

Boston, July 29-Staid old Boston has set time
limit c0Urting and after tonight The hour
Is Fixed q 10 o'clock in the evening, and the ad-
reniurous youth and the COY maiden caught at any
hing of the after that time run the risk Of
night IN jail and fine Imprisonment to follow
Ihe police commissioner put the order into effect
G-day-
There is altogether too much of this public
eour1ing,- he said, in explanation Of his order
It's getting nauseous TO people around the streets
particularly those who want 10 spend quiet even
iag in the Common and parks, 50 1 have ordered 1t
f'oppec- Anybody caught doing il again wiil be
arrested fcT disorderly conduct
New-York tribune., 1908-07-30
MRS. RowsER RETURNED.

~, TELEGRAPH l. The Tribune.l
A-''ain-ss, Penn. July 2S.-Harrison Bowser q
farmer. looking the worse FOR year. inserted
= following paid advertisement in the county
psper tonight:
~ N"eh advertised that my wife had left
v5f. - etld board. This only imaEIisir5- Ny
ft,-g, y az On visit 10 neighbors. and when re-
sr-s nome lncer tie influence Cf drink mag
siIe mad left me. and without any cause
TIs0ei-el 20 advertise that she had gone do
20" 10 assure the public that there was no
---e cn nay wife; that il was al mine.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-30
HEP CLOTHES. PARACHUTE. SAVE LIFE.
trall Child Falls Five Stories TO Pavement
and Cries for Mamma.

Theresa Astorito three years old. fell from a
SlooW IA her parents apartment, on the fifth floor
Z No 81 East 10th street. last evening. ana,
Striking the sidewalk. escaped with a few con-
e'hlohs - The body. The child weighs very little
10 les and her light. fluffy clothes are sup
Pse2 20 have acted as Il parachute 10 check the
speed q her descent.
Persons vino SAW her fan found her crying for
Mamma" Dr. Bennett. Of Harlem Hospital. said
III bruises we're not serious
New-York tribune., 1908-07-30
Mr.. CH4MBERL4IN HORSE.
Eyeaght Effected and His RecoUery
REGARDED as Doubtful.

London. July 29-Joseph Chamberlain, who
returned from the Continent on Tuesday, and is
STAYING in London for few days before going
10 Birmingham, IS reported 10 be in a very
grave condition. His eyesight has become seri-
ously affected. Even if Mr. Chamberlain has
sufficient strength TO travel to Birmingham, il is
believed To be extremely doubtful whether he
will ever leave England again
New-York tribune., 1908-07-30
POTATO BUG PARASITE DISCOVERED.

IBy Teleeaph o The Iribunc
Pressure Isle Me. July 29.-Farners throughout
this region are rejoicing in the discovery by Judge
George H Smith. of this village. practical
farmer as well a lawyer, OF a parasite that
seems to be exterminatng the potato bugs. II is a
green bug with long lance. which it thrLsts half
way through its victim
New-York tribune., 1908-07-30
s2soOoo FOR REMARKABLE WHEAT SEED?

lIy telegraph The Tribune
1'osnoke. Va July 29.-K. b. Stoner, OF FincastIe.
: reported 10 have sold the rights in new wheat
-. - which he has developed to Westerners for
49, The first single seed is said 10 have
wrought forth I25 stalks of wheat.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-30

$3.50 TO ST LOUIS AND RETURN
Inlv RI 10 August via Pennsy sylvauia Railroad
Tickets good 10 return until August IL See ticket
agents.-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-30
DEwEYs ceApg .Ulcg lN SUMMER

= y 70 heiter fIlnk Tor la1es OF children
New-York tribune., 1908-07-30

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New-York tribune., 1908-07-30

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Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-17
WARN DEMOCRATS
AGAINST lMPosToRs

All committees, candidates and
friends of the Democratic party are
warned by negro Democrats against
contributing funds to any parties
claiming to represent the colored voters
unless they have the Endorsement OF
the Joint committee of the American
Negro Voters league and the Colored
Bryan-Kern club.
This action is taken to prevent
Democrats and friends who are sup
porting the Democratic ticket from be-
ing imposed upon by impostors and
INSCRIPTIONS persons who have only
mercenary purposes.
The object of the league and club is
to make an intelligent, vigorous cam
paign for the success of the Demo
cratic ticket, believing that such sue
cess will rebound ultimately to the
betterment of the negros condition
throughout the country.
The joint committee includes ]. l..
Edmonds, rancher and editor Of the
Liberator, president A. NJ V. L., resi-
dence Sawtelle; A. e. Duncan, business
man and president of Bryan-Kern
club, SIS Gladys avenue; J. r. Collins,
foreman Western Lumber company
and member of the Bryan-Kern club,
residence 1895 Hobson street: G.. Wal
ter Smell. commission laundryman
and treasurer of the A. N. V. L., 83C
Hathorn: o. Hudson, instructor Span
ish department colored Y. M. G. A.
and secretary of campaign committee
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-17

DECLARE WAR
ON PERKINS
DEMOCRATS MAY MAKE A
COALITION
ANYTHING TO BEAT SENIOR
SENATOR
Legislative Candidates Are Pledged
to Ally with the Anti-Machine
Republicans If In the
Minority

If Democrats fail to win a majority
in the next California legislature Los
Angeles county Democrats will, be pre-
pared to assist the anti-machine Re
publicans in their first against Senator
George Perkins for reelection.
The executive committee of the coun-
ty committee yesterday adopted reso-
lutions to that effect
meeting of candidates was held IN
connection with the committee meet
ing and the consensus of opinion was
unanimous concerning this policy.
Though the meeting was held pehlno
closed doors enough leaked out TO de-
velop that while every effort will be
made to put Democrats in the legisla-
ture, If the result be unfavorable the
Democrats still have cards left In their
night on Perkins.
The resolution pledges the legislative
candidates to work to this end in case
there is a Democratic minority In the
assembly.
Another question decided yesterday
was on the points to be made by the
campaign speakers.
The Democrats have decided that
there are a few paramount issues which
the people will vote for If they are in
formed as to them, and the authorized
speakers will dwell mainly on these
lines of argument
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-17
TRAILING
MURDER SUSPECT
DETECTIVES HOT ON TRACK
OF MANELLA
Officers Confident Supposed Slayer OF
La Rocca Will Be Arrested
Within Very Short
Time

A person answering the description
of Benedetto Manella, suspected of
numbering Giuseppe La Rocca, who
met his death Saturday night by being
stabbed more than a score of times
with a keen stiletto, is said to have
been seen near a winery close to Los
Angeles. and the locality is closely
watched. 1t is believed the man will
be arrested soon. While the police are
reticent about the case, it is under
stood that Manella, or a person close
ly resembling him, was seen yesterday
evening and the clew will be thro-
oughly investigated.
There are number of natives or
Sicily employed at wineries in this
section of the state, and it Is thought
the fugitive will seek assistance at
places of this kind. He is said to have
a large acquaintance among Sicilians
living in Southern California, and it is
believed he is being given aid by some
of his friends. Although the police
have run down every clew they have
been unable to make any headway In
| the case.
! that the man they are after is in hid
| ing near the city that the home o.
Manella Is still being closely watched
as 1t is believed that the fugitive will
attempt to communicate with his
! family.
The police will not say whether they
! have discovered the motive thai
prompted the murder of the aged Slc1l-
| ian. but it is understood that La
Rocca's death was the result of feud
of long standing, dating back to many
years ago when the murdered man and
his slayer were living in their native
land.
Another detective probably will be
detailed on the case today and thor
ough investigation of the locality
where Manella is said to have been
seen will he made.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-17
SIGN CONTRACTS FOR
SITE FOR BIG WIGWAM
Democrats VIII Hold open-Alr Meet
ines on Hill Street Lot Between
Masonic Temple and the
L. A.-P. Depot:

Contracts have been signed for the
use of vacant lot on Hill street ad-
Joining the Masonic temple for wigwam
purposes.
For the remainder of the campaign
Democratic meetings will be held there
in the open air.
AS soon as seats, platform, ETC., can
be put in place and illumination ar
ranged for there will be big inaugural
the firing of the opening gun. Some
widely known orator will doubtless
make this speech.
The lot is on the west side of Hill
street, between Fourth and Fifth, just
beyond the Hill street station of the
Los Angeles-Pacifict trolley system, and
is a central location.
Chairman Albert M. Norton OF the
county committee said yesterday thai
about 1900 persons could easily be ac-
commodated there, as the lot is 4Ox16i
feet.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-17
SANTA MONICA OPENS
/ CAMPAIGN MEETINGS

The Santa Monica Bryan club has
arranged for a series of meetings, the
initial gatherings being billed for Fri
day evening, September IS, at the
council chamber of the city hall.
Judge Steele, president of the club.
will preside, and good addresses will
be made and music provided.
Most of the officers and chairmen of
committee have been absent on vaca-
tions, but now these are over the or
ganization will get down to the busi-
ness of the campaign.
The membership rolls are being
made up and a personal man to man
canvass will be made among the
voters.
Richmond Plant. treasurer of the
county committee, Is acting in an adj
visory capacity for the new organiza-
ton and planning for some first class
speakers to address the voters from
time to time.
The club will have its membership
roll open to all voters of the bay dis
trict who favor Bryan for the presi-
dency whether they have voted the
Democratic ticket in the past or not.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-17
TROOPERS BEGIN
LONG JOURNEY
COL. SCHUYLER LEADS MEN
TO ATASCADER0
Stop Will Be Made at Santa Barbara,
After Which Detachment viii
Hasten on to Scene of
Maneuvers

In columns of four, with Col. Schuy-
Ter and his staff in the lead, the Fifth
cavalry, which has been encamped at
Agricultural park for two days,
marched through the business section
of Los Angeles yesterday morning and
started on the long march to Atas-
cadero, where they will participate in
the military maneuvers.
All of the five hundred and more
troopers We're up and busy before day
break rolling up blankets; striking
tents and packing their horses. After
an early breakfast the assembly was
blown and the troopers swung into
their saddles and stood at attention.
They marched out Wesley avenue,
down Jefferson and Figueroa to Ninth
and then to Grand and Seventh street.
From Seventh street they rode out to
Western avenue and from there to
Tropico and Burbank.
1t was the intention of Col. Schuyler
to camp at San Fernando last night
and two days stop will be made al
| Santa Barbara.
From all appearances the troopers
enjoyed themselves in Los Angeles an6
were well behaved. The sights of the
city were all quite strange to them
as they have been stationed at two
small Arizona posts. They came to
Los Angeles by rail and will probably
return to Arizona the same way, SO
that the only long march they will
have will be the trip from Los Angeles
to Atascadero, which will occupy about
ten days.
hn fnhk Of -
cavalry encamped at Agricultural park
attracted many visitors during their
short stay, and it is estimated that
fully 10000 inspected the camp.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-17
DEMOCRATS MAKING
KEYSTONE CONVERTS

j. Lippman of Johnstown, Pa. yes
terday called on Chairman Albert M.
Norton of the county Democratic COM
r .ttee at headquarters in the Fay
building, saying kind words for Bailey,
the editorial writer on the Johnstown
Democrat, whose writings are making
Democrats in the old keystone state. .
Mr.. Lipman says the nomination of
Hughes in New York is a favorable
omen to Democrats, as the short-hair
element which likes race tracks will
carry it's dislike of Hughes to the ex-
tent of voting the Democratic ticket
this year.
He says also that the steel mill in-
terests are putting everybody to work,
hoping to make votes for Taft
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-17
Accused Of Smuggling Chinese

ACCUSED OF omu99nHS -
Charged with smuggling Cnine5e s,
across the border in nay WE. wasTe2 re-,
Pedro Gonzalez of San Diego was
leased under bonds of 5000 for ms ap III
pearance for trial before Judge
horn of the federal court.
Team CoIlldes with Car
one of the Jevne company's teams,
while being fed back of the store oil al
Broadway yesterday, suddenly slai ~ ~,
10 run. dashed out on Sixth street an,, ~
collided with a street car. The Iloi a. a.
were severely cut and otherwise -,
jured, while the wagon ana tiie
of the car were wrecked.
Prominent Rebekah Dies
Mrs. Georgia Perkins, wife OF Do; JaIl,e9 III 81
Perkins, died at the residence, 1ol eta,. 80 a
Avenue 33, yesterday afternoso,in s,i ta e bsld
long Illness Inc funeral VIII pe ~
Friday afternoon at the chapel vi ..s
John r. Paul undertaking parH1rs NJ, -
Rev. DR.. Warren Day to oftlclate; Az 20
Perkins was a prominent meliipei -
the Rebekahs.
Is Naturalization Expert
Carlos q White of San Francesca,
assistant united States attorney, 10 a.
Los Angeles to attend series ol ts% e.
. uralization hearings to pc helu NJ
Judge James in the superior cou. u. - s,o,,
ernment In California, Arizona and Ne
yada. and has charge of all naturaiiza-
ton proceedings.
Killed by Fall
An inouest will be held at 10 O'CLOCK
this morning over the body OF M; l;
smith of 1870 Santee street, VINO dleo
as the result of injuries sustained by
falling from the top of piece OF ma
chinery while attempting to repair a
belt at the planning mill of the National
Tmmber company Tuesday night.
smith fell about fifteen feet and sus-
tanned a fracture of the skull.
Holds Al-Day Session
The federation of the w. C. I. u. of
Los Angeles held an all-day session
yesterday at the University Methodist
church. Mrs. L. r. Quint, president OF
the University union, made an address
on Temperance" DR.. r. d. Hunt,
professor of economics at the Uni
versity, spoke on Temperance from the
.andpoint of a Teacher" An address
was also made by Mrs. L. Fannie King.
Mrs Catherine Pierce Wheat, the presi-
dent, presided.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-17
RESUME TUESDAY DINNERS
OF DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE

Weekday luncheons on Tuesdays un-
der the auspices of the Los Angeles
county Democratic committee will be
resumed on September 22.
These popular priced dinners will be
given at the Westminster hotel weekly
at least until November 3.
At each meeting talks will be made
from the various precincts, and speak
ers reporting on progress of the cam
paign and outlining new methods of
reaching the voters.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-17
PASADENA BRYANiTES
SIGN FOUR HUNDRED

Headquarters of the Pasadena Bryan
and Kern club are now permanently
open in room 206 Slavin building. G..
b. Porter, manager of the Lowe opera
house, has been secured as permanent
secretary and will entertain all visit
ing Democrats.
The club began yesterday to ask
from its members lists Of all known
Democrats in Pasadena, with a view
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-17
&. L. GAINS is HoNoRED
BY ANTl-TAFT LEAGUE

E. L. Gains has been appointed ex-
ecutive committeeman of California
and will continue his work among the
voters of his race.
This appointment came from ]. d.
Harkless of Pueblo, president of the
Negro National Anti-Taft league.
Committeeman Gains is optimistic
over the outlook and says great i'm
petus has been given the movement by
Mr.. Bryan's approval. In Los Angeles
the following is increasing daily.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-17
SOUTHWEST DEMOCRATS
HEAR VARIED oRAToRY

Last nights meeting of the South
west Democratic club of Los Angeles
was noteworthy for the oratory dis
played there.
The members met in Normandie nail,
Normandie and Jefferson, with many
Republican friends present.
w. f. Palmer, visitor of Indianap-
oils, delivered an interesting talk, fir
ing Democratic ammunition, and was
followed by George A. Oyler of Los
Angeles.
Edward H. Allen and John L. Rich
ardson, two law students at the, Uni
versity of Southern California, also
made talks to the club.
Several new members were admitted,
with promise that theresSvill be a larger
accession at the next meeting Wednes-
day night.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-17
coLoRED DEMOCRATS
ESTABLISH QUARTERS

Democrats of the negro race, CEN
trally located, have established head
quarters at TAG Central avenue.
AS quickly as possible the premises
will be put in order for a club building
and probably by Saturday night the
hall will be ready for visitors.
Much missionary work is being done
by negro voters who favor Bryan as
their real liberator of today.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-17
ONLY ONE WEEK MORE
LEFT FOR REGISTRATION

Only one more week remains in
which voters who desire to ballot for
president can enroll their names. Reg
istration closes on September %.
Transfers from one precinct to an
other can be made until October IL.
So far the registration aggregates
9S,2SO, or which 64,478 represents Los
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-17
WIFE ALLEGES HUSBAND
Threatened HER LIFE
w. w. Jamison Arrested on Complaint
of Spouse, Who Alleges He
Expressed Intent to
XIII Her

w. w. Jamison, living on Temple
street, was arrested yesterday by Con-
stable j. H. De la Monte on charges of
threatening to kill his wife, who Sc
cured Tile complaint Jamison was re-
leased on bonds of $500 and will appear
September "a for examination before
Justice Stephens.
Mrs Jamison says her husband has
been drinking heavily of late, and Fri
day last threatened to kill his entire
family, consisting of wife and two chill
drau
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-17
The Big ExclnsIye Plano HOUSE

Open every night this week, 30
pianos. Special room. Is different
makes. Your choice for $195. Not one
worth less than $3.50 and many worth
$3.50. No cash required, but for every
dollar paid up to $50 inside of 80 days
we will give receipt for twice the
amount. Bartlett Music Co.. 2Sl
Broadway opp. City Hall s-1S-x