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wRONGDOERS ON WHEELS.
Drivers, Speeding Chauf-
feurs and Others Arrested.

Wrong-side-of-the-str drivers along
Pennsylvania avenue southeast. to the
number of eighteen offenders. were
rested by police of the fifth precinct as
a result of yesterdays vigilance. None
of the culprits put in appearance in the
Police Court this morning for trial and
each one therefore forfeited 81 collateral.
Two autoists also were taken into GUS
tody yesterday by policemen OF the tenth
precinct, charged with excessive speed
ing. They gave the names of Harry h.
Bliss and Henry E. Perkins and forfeited
$40 and So. respectively.
For violation of regulations governing
street traffic five other men were arrested
by policemen from the first precinct and
forfeited collateral ranging from 81 to s.
aniece.
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Carmack in Newspaper Wars;
Once Late to Fight a Duel

MEMPHIS. Tenn, November TO-
Senator Carmack got his first oppor-
tunity in newspaper work from Col.
Duncan Cooper. then owner of the
Nashville American. and father of the
boy who shot him yesterday.
Moving to Memphis in the early nine
ties. Mr.. Carmack wrote the bulk of
the editorials for the Commercial.
1t was here that his spectacular
career started. beginning with editori-
ais that threatened eventually to cause
bloOdshed.
Local politics were at white heat
when the issues Of municipal AFFAIRS
were being championed by the two
morning newspapers. The impeach-
ment Of a criminal court judge caused
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empty shell dropped out of the magazine
breeched. @
1t is an automatic revolver and it is not
known how many shots had been fired
1t was thought an examination would
show three. Two chambers of the re-
volver of Senator Carmack were empty
Only. two statements were made by
young Cooper while in the physicians
office last night. One was a request to
his father to give up his pistol and in the
other he said:
I'm sorry the shooting occurred
Scorned Warning Of Danger.
Laps G. McCord. jr.. city editor of
the Tennesseean. is quoted as saying:
Several friends of the senator had
advised him to be careful; and to all
these admonitions the senator replied
he did not intend to show the white
feather"
Mr.. McCord also said that in replying
to these admonitions Carmack had re-
marked that he did not think Col.
Cooper intended to harm him.
The editorial referring to Col. Coop
er in the TennesSeean of yesterda,
morning is one of several which have
mentioned Cooper. 1t has reference to
a recent conference between Gov. Pat
terson and former Gov. John !. Cox. be-
contests, it has been alleged the feel
ing was anything but cordial.
The Objectionable Editorial.
The editorial is headed THE Diplo-
mat of the Zwiebund." and reads as
follows:
ITO Maj. Duncan Brown Cooper, who
wrought the great coalition; who
achieved the harmonious confluence Of
incompatible elements; who welded the
pewter handle to the wooden spoon;
who grated the dead bough to the Uv-
ing tree and made it to bloom and
bourgeon and bend with golden fruit;
who made playmates Of the lamb and
the leopard, and boon companions of the
spider and the fly: who made soda and
vinegar to dwell placidly in the same
bottle and who taught oil and water
how they might agree-to Maj. Duncan
Brown Cooper the great diplomat or
glory forever.
Duncan B. Cooper Is sixty-four years
old He was an officer in the Confederate
army during the civil war. making for
himself reputation Tor saHantry anu
daring.
Upon his return from the army service
Col. Cooper served many years as clerk
and master of the chancery court at
Columbia. Following this he was engaged
in various business enterprises.
In 1883 Col. Cooper became the propr1e-
tor of the Nashville American. His news
paper career extended over period of
six years. He was prominent In politics
at that time, being close friend OF the
national administration.
Friend of Cleveland.
He early advocated the denomination
of President Cleveland. They became
warm personal friends. 1t is said that
Cleveland told him to name what place
he wanted, but Col. Cooper asked for no
honors.
Col. Cooper while proprietor Of the
American brought Senator Carmack to
Nashville from Columbia and engaged
him as an editorial writer. 1t has fire.
uuently been said that Col. Cooper gave
Carmack his first opportunity in life.
Col. Cooper has always taken lively
interest in the politics of the state and
is credited with having made as many
successful politicians as any other man
in Tennessee.
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Friend of Cleveland.
Carmack Killed in Street Duel
by Son of His Political Enemy

NASHVILLE, Tenn, November TO-
Ex-senator Edward w. Carmack, editor
of the Nashville Tennesseean. was shot
and instantly killed yesterday afternoon
by Robin j. Cooper. a young attorney,
the son Of Col. Duncan Coooer, a local
democratic leader. The tragedy occurred
in eth avenue, in front of the Polk apart
ment house.
The continual ridicule in the editorial
columns of the Tennesseean which Car
mack directed at Col. Cooper was the
cause of the tragedy. Mr.. Carmack had
been warned that Col Cooper would re-
sent the attacks on him. and was armed
with a revolver. two chambers Of which
he emptied. one of his shots woundinS
his assailant in the shoulder.
Carmack had left his office. and was
going to his apartment, in 18th avenue.
Col. Cooper and his son were coming
down the avenue.
AS they came together Carmack was
talking to Mrs. Charles II. Eastman. Mrs.
Eastman said that when Carmack was
addressed by young Cooper he immediate
ly jumped to one side. so as to be clear
of her. and she turned into gateway
near by.
Several shots rang out i'm rapid success
sion. the ex-senator wheeled around and
seemed to try to catch at an electric light
pole, but missing this in his reach fell in
a heap in the gutter just at the edge of
right side. and was lying with one hand
raised to his face. His revolver fell to
the street by the side of him and was
picked Up and turned over to the police.
Probably Dead When He Fell.
Carmack was in all probability dead
when he fell. as three bullets had been
fred into his body. Just who fired the
first shot will in all probability be a mat
ter OF controversy, but the shots were
nearly simultaneous.
Friends of the Coopers allege that Car
mack drew his pistol and fired first. Mrs
Eastman says this is not So
The nature of Carmack's wounds
Cooper partisans say, indicates he could
not have used his pistol after being shot
Col Cooper drew a pistol, but did not
Are
The ARRAY occurred before the Polk
flats. a large apartment. house on the
site of the old President Polk mansion
After the shots were fired young Cooper
stood a few moments over the PROSTATE
form of his foe. and his father stood near
him.
Col. Cooper then walked UP to his son
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81 Couch Covers, SOC.

For Wednesdays special sale we
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some Tapestry Couch Covers at
nearly half original value-and
that's not enough to go around
among thcs, appreciative buyers
who will come tomorrow after them
at 19c each Take the hint and
act promptly.
They are strictly reversible-in
rich oriental colorings o. red.
green, blue. tan and yellow. Choice
of four designs.
Finished at sides and ends with
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HIRED GIRL CONVICTED.
Committed by Police Court on Petit
Larcenv CHARGE

Bertha Helleday. a domestic, who was
arrested yesterday at the instance of Mrs.
Clara v. Denney of 1927 N street, was
convicted this morning in the Police Court
and committed to Jail for four months in
default of payment of $40 fine. 1t is al
legged the defendant took a shaving mug.
a bottle of glue and several pieces of jew
elry belonging to boarders in the N street
house. Detectives Baur and Cornwell re-
sponded to a call from Mrs. Denny and
made the arrest.
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Carmack's Career in Congress
in Both the House and Senate

The news of ex-senator Carmacks un-
timely end was received with deep regret
In Washington. where he was widely
known and held in high esteem.
His services in both houses OF. Congress
had brought him to public attention in the
past ten years. He was probably as well
gress in that time.
Carmack came to Washington as rep
resentative from Tennessee. in 1897. He
had been editor of Memphis paper. his
editorials attracting wide attention
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Carmack Once Dear Friend
of Father of His SLAYER

In former years Carmack and Col
Cooper were dear friends Carmack hav-
ing declared in public print that Cooper
was his benefactor. But friendship had
been replaced by enmity. more noticeable
since Carmack became editor of. the Ten
nesseean. following the late primary
Then the editorial attacks began which
eliminated in yesterdays killing
After having been prepared for burial
the body of the dead ex-senator was re-
moved to the home of Frank Lander
business manager of his newspaper, the
Iennesseean. There IT remained until
removed today to Columbia, where II will
be inferred
Carmack was married at Columbia and
had made this city his home until he
went to the Tennesseean. Mrs. Carmack
: Vile.
Although almost Frustrated she came to
Nashville last night and returned with
her husbands body today.
Cooper in Hospital.
Young Cooper, after having had his
wound dressed. spent a quiet night In a
hospital last night in charge of a police
man. His injury proves to be but slight
This morning he was reported as resting
easy .7-
Col. Cooper. his father. spent the night
al police Headquarters and is reported to
have slept we'll.
Two warrants Were sworn out against
him. one accessory TO murder" and the
other carrying a pistol In the frs,
instance the complainant is Mrs E. w
Carmack: in the latter IT is the mayor and
city council.
Cooper gave his occupation as that OF a
farmer. He accepted the situation calmly,
although once or twice he seemed some
what affected. and observed that the
hDt -
boy.
He was reconciled TO his condition Of
imprisonment. remarking that as soldier
In the Confederate army he had spent
more than one year in a Federal prison.
Young Cooper Is Sorry.
Col. Cooper turned over his revolver.
none Of the chambers of which had been
emptfed. to a police sergeant. Robin
Cooper did likewise with his and one
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Challenge Is Accepted.

the Commercial and the Appeal-Aval-
ancbe, which was in existence at the
time, to differ.
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ancAe. which was in existence at the
time, to differ.
Challenge Is Accepted.
In the controversy that followed per-
sonalities were INDUCED in, which
finally produced a challenge from Col.
w. A. Collier, publisher of the Appeal
Avalanche, to Carmack to fight a duel.
Seconds were named, pistols were chos-
en- as weapons and Holly Springs,
Miss, township forty odd miles away.
just across the Tennessee border line,
was selected as the spot.
special train was chartered, and at
the appointed hour Col. Collier, with a
full retinue of seconds and surgeon.
boarded the train. Carmack failed to
show up. Mutual friends. hearing of
the duel, interferred and delayed the
editor, who was forced to submit to ar
rest and furnish bonds to keep the
peace.
Meantime. Col. Collier moved on to
the dueling ground. The hour arrived
for the time Of the duel under the con-
ditions formally agreed to in CORES
pondence that had passed between the
show up Col. Collier replaced the pistols
he had carried through the war and
boarded the special train for the return
trip to Memphis
Carmack had, however. chartered
another train, and, accompanied by Col
w. J. Crawford. president of the CONNER
cial Publishing Company, and other Sec
onds, hurried on to Mississippi. The Car
mack dueling party passed the Collier
special on the side track half way to
Holly Springs, but neither party ever ad-
mitted that it knew of the others
presence.
Carmack continued to Holly Springs.
Collier and his friends came back to
Memphis. Before hostilities could be
started friends had succeeded in patching
up the trouble.
Suspends Work for Newspapers.
These incidents in Carmack's life occur
red in 1892 and 1893. In 1894 and 1895
nothing occurred to disturb the peace in
local journalistic circles SO far as Car
mack was concerned, but in 1896. when
the democratic party divided itself on the
silver question, Carmack stuck to the
regular nominee.
He fell. out with Col. Crawford of the
Commercial. which had at that time abb
sorbed the Appeal-Avalanche property. be-
cause the paper straddled the ticket that
year. supporting Bryan on the national
issues. but supporting Josiah Patterson,
father of Tennessees present governor
and a gold democratic candidate for the
congressional nomination from the tenth
district.
This move resulted in the resignation OF
Carmack from the Commercial-Appeal
and his entrance into national politics,
forsaking almost entirely the newspaper
field until his recent return to the Ten
nesseean
Carma ok himself accepted the nomination
of the regular democrats and was elected
to Congress over Patterson by large
majority. A contest took place. but the
result stood, and after receiving a second
term from the people of this district he
was sent to the Senate. where he remain
ed until beaten by Robert L. Taylor.
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the next senatorial vacancy and was re-
garded as having bright prospects of sue
cess.
Carmack was born In 1858. While edu-
Gated for the law, he had spent his life in
journalism and politics.
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Irate Father areets Eloper With Gun

TROY. Ala. November 10.-News was
received here of the serious woundng of
w. ". White. near Banks. by Mr. Wad-
ley. a farmer. White eloped with Miss
Maud Wadley. the couple coming to Troy
to secure a license and marry. After the
ceremony the couple started home and
were met on the road by the father of
the girl. who emptied the contents of a
shotgun into the bridegroom. White will
recover
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-11
MISSIONARIES IN SESSION
AT OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE
Many Colleges and Y. w. and Y. Nj. C.
A. Represented at Important Con-
ference at Highland Park.
Program for Today

one of the largest and most profitable
missionary conferences ever held in this
part of the state is now in session at
Occidental college.
In attendance at the conference are rep
resentatives from all of the colleges OF
Southern California, together with dele
gates from the Young Mems and Young
Women's Christian associations of the
various institutions.
The meeting went into session yester-
day afternoon. An informal reception
was held for the ,legates at o'clock
and dinner was served at O'Clock by
the committee in charge. At o'clock
devotional services were led by DR.. John
Willis Baer of Occidental college.
T. Lowell Murray addressed those pres
ent on 1.-THE Present Need for Men" and
Rev. Dwight e. Potter spoke of Inter
cessory Foreign Missionaries.
Many Speakers Today
The conference will continue until to-
night and at today's meetings many
prominent religious workers will speak.
The program for morning and after
noon sessions follows:
o;o0-Devotions led by W. E. Roberts
9;l5-Conference session. J. Lowell Murray,
presiding. The Mission Study Rally" p S.
Birfs Pomona, Cal. Securing Trained Lead
eE" H F. Henderson. COMMITTEE organiza-
study and Bible Study" Miss Helen Salisbury,
LOS Angeles.
Saturday afternoon.
I:S0-Devotions led by Rev. D. L. Potter.
2;l5-Conference session. j. Lowell Murray,
presiding. Missionary Giving" Rev. w. B.
Gantz.
s:Oo-volunt, hour Miss anna Mckee.
s;5O-Closing message ]. Lowell Murray.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-11
MANY CLUBS
FACING BIG
SCANDALS
GAMBLING DISCLOSURES ARE
Threatened
Police investigation of Democratic
Club Annex" May Lead to Denoue=
ment Involving Many Prom
inent Men

AS a result of the gambling charge pre-
ferred against the Los Angeles Demo-
cratic club annex, a number of prominent
Los Angeles clubs may find similar skel-
etons dragged from their secret closets
and ratified in the lmelight
That gambling is indulged in to great
extent by local clubs seems to be the
prevalent opinion at police quarters.
The long delayed investigation of Chief
of Police Kern relative to the character
of entertainment enjoyed by members of
the Democratic Club annex, in the Eu-
gene Germain building. did not disclose.
however, that the club was in any sense
a gambling resort.
Chief Kern, bearing an admission card
signed Powers" mailed TO him by City
Prosecutor Fleming on January 3, called
at the annex Thursday and found the door
locked.
A saloonkeeper named Pat Clark in
formed the chief that the annex room
No. 616-was used for storing purposes
Officers Are Silent
Officers of the annex club are tacturn
relative to the warfare existing among
the present members.
Miss Annie Lee Jones, the stenographe
who swore to the complaint against the
annex has been assured by the police
that she will be protected, and is re-
quested to report any insult or attack
that may be made upon her as result
of her courageous stand against the al
legged gamblers.
According to reports at police head
quarters, there are developments pending
which promise to involve some OF the
most prominent men in the city in tur-
ther and more sweeping gambling scandal
AS a result of the investigation rela E
tive to the annex, the police claim evi-
dence has been obtained to the effect
that there are other and possibly more
prominent organizations in which gamb
ling is strong feature
S, p. Clark who has been acting as
steward of the Democratic Club annex,
will be put IN the carpet at the next meet
ing of the directors of the club.
President German of the club says he
is determined 10 ascertain who is to blame
for the scandal.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-11
BoOKKEEPER'S ABSENCE
WORRIES CITY OFFICIALS S
Bergman of Engineers Office, sup-
posed to Have Left Chicago Christ
mas, overstays Leave of
Absence

President James A. Anderson of the
board of public works and City Engineer
Homer Hamlin yesterday made inquiries
into the absence of r. p. A. Bergman,
former head bookkeeper in the city en-
gineer's department. who failed to re-
turn after a leave of absence.
Because of Berryman's two years ex-
perIence in the engineers department, his
previous experience in the street depart
ment and the receipt of postal card
from him dated Chicago, the city Off
cials are not prepared to take stock in
certain rumors that some one is circu-
lating.
Berrvman ostensihly went to Louisville.
KY, having received a telegram that
his mother was dying. The Chicago pos
tai card was dated December "a, but was
not mailed for two days later. 1t bore
a statement that bad weather was de-
laying Berryman's return.
Bergman handled fees of inspectors
in connection with Vrooman act work
and these funds are in good order it is
stated.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-11
FROST WARNINGS TO BE
SENT OUT BY TELEPHONE
Weather Bureau Establishes Novel
and Quickly Beneficial System in
Citrus Belt, Affordlng Time
for Protection

Much quicker warnings of frost will
be obtained by citrus growers throughout
this section as the result of the installa-
tion of an improved weather ,eport
service.
Local Weather Forecaster A. B. VOLTA
ber recently went to Riverside by ,7irec-
ton of Prof. Willis l.. Moore, chief of
the weather bureau, and arranged to
have conditions in that section sent for
distribution in Los Angeles and San
Francisco.
Sudden changes may occur before the
morning report is printed, and by means
Of the proposed telephone service in the
citrus frult section the notification of APP
preaching frost may be obtained before
the printed report can be issued.
The local bureau has prepared lists of
the fruit exchanges and can distribute
information through them.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-11

that organization but this is an error.
When the organization known as the
Gem Miners union was formed In 1890
I was elected president. This was before
the federation was formed. | am now an
honorary member of the federation"
How about the b.owln5 up of the In
dependence depot in Colorado? Were the
Pinkertons involved in that?' he was
asked
well, you can draw your own conclu-
sions," he replied. II don't think there
can be but one opinion, for soon after the
explosion which wrecked the depot trained
bloodhounds were brought to the scene of
the disaster and Immediately took the
trail and followed 1t to a cabin This
cabin was the home of detective who
was in the employ of the mine owners.
5Iames Detectives
''Yes, do not doubt that there are de-
tectives concerned in the labor troubles at
Goldfield, for wherever there is a miners
union you can be sure that spies are
there also. -.
II have been in i'll health for some time
and 1t seemed to me that l never would
recover. l suffered for some time with
kidney trouble, then had an attack OF
pleurisy, a severe cold and almost every
complaint I know of. l have felt much
improved sine l arrived in Los Angeles.
and believe l will soon regain my health.
This is beautiful weather you have
here, and if it continues this way l think
1 will remain in Los Angeles indefinitely" "
When seen by a Herald reporter Mr..
Pettibone was reclining on a couch. He
is still weak from his recent illness. He
had just returned from visit to Clarence
Darrow, who has been In Los Angeles for
treatment for a mastoid growth, from
which he is still suffering.
Mr.. Darrow is improving slowly and
was able to take a short walk today. but
he is suffering considerably. We had a
long talk and he made joking remark
that flowers were not necessary for my
funeral, as l look ed much better than the
last time he saw rpe in Boise
Mr.. Pettibone is good talker and
pleasant and sociable. I1is frank manner
and straightforward way compel admlra-
tion. He has good sense of humor and
related many amusing anecdotes. He is
optimistic and Cheerful. at all times
Charles II. Meyer is not in Los An
geles and not likely to come here, ac-
cording to Mr.. Pettibone. He remained
in Boise where he will straighten up his
affairs after which he will leave for
Denver. He is stil president of the West
ern Federation of Miners.
Since Meyers absence from Colorado
his duty as president has been performed
by Vice President Mahoney who has been
acting president of the federation.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-11
AUCTION JEWELER MUST
CLOSE OR BE ARRESTED
One Alleged Victim of South Main
Street Store Declares Money
Was snatehed from
His Hand

A. l.. Lowenstein, proprietor of an
auction" jewelry store at 524 South Main
street, yesterday was ordered to inime-
diately close his place of business or be
prosecuted.
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Joseph
Ford warned Lowenstein that the ma
chinery of the law would be set against
him if he refused to close
1t is said that many, Complaints have
been made against Lowenstein by people
who maintain they have been victimized.
j. r. Corley of 2S1s alleges that Lowen-
stein deliberately grabbed $3.50 from his
hand while he stood watching the So
called auctions.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-11
ELK LEADER RECEIVES
PROMISES OF ASSISTANCE

Postmaster Motley II. Flint was usy
yesterday, but he still has more work
ahead of him, he declared, since this
month's showing SO far indicates buster
January than the opening month Of 1907
In addition to this Mr.. Flint as chief
booster" for tke EllSs' gathering is
receiving daily letters from
leading members of that order through
out the country, promising to do all In
their power to bring the next national
gathering of the Elks TO Los Angeles in
non
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-11
Try a Herald Want Ad
Shoes Half Price and Less

over two hundred big display bargain
tables are displaying shoes for men.
women and children. on sals in many
instances lot half price and less. Con-
vince yourself and come to the
MAMMOTH SHOE E0UsE.
61a South broadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-11
TO THE RACES

Steam trains to the races 1915 .. m and 2:45
% m. /; sc minutes. Seats for everyone SOUTH
ERIN PACIFIC. 600 South Spring street, or
Arcade station