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Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-17
BULGARIA TO
REFUSE OFFER
CABINET DECIDES NOT TO
PAY INDEMNITY
WILLING TO NEGOTIATE oRiEN-
TAI RAILWAY DEAL
Troops Will Not Be Moblllzed for
the Present-Paris Regards
Publication of Program
Unfortunate
Iny AssoeIated press. J

SOFIA, Oct 16.-The members of the
Bulgarian cabinet who yesterday ac-
companied Car Ferdinand to his Bic
tritza hunting lodge in the Rilo noun
tains, returned here late this afternoon
and announced the result of their de-
liberations under the rule of Ferdi-
nand.
The cabinet has decided to reject the
proposal emanating from London for
the payment of indemnity to Turkey as
condition of recognizing Bulgaria S
independence.
A note to this effect will be sent by
the Bulgarian administration to the
powers. The only question the govern
ment is willing TO negotiate is the pur-
chase rights of the Oriental railroad.
communication has been sent TO
the officials of the railroad invitingl the
company to submit to the government
the terms on which it is wiling to sur
render the lease.
The communication states that Bull
garia is now administering the line pro-
visionally, and is maintaining the COM
panys rates.
A member of the cabinet tonight
made the statement that there VIII pe
no more mobilization of troops for the
present, at least, as Bulgaria Is in a
position to know that the Turkish
movements of troops on the frontier
were purely of local character.
He said also that the refusal of his
government to pay an indemnity to
Turkey would not hurt the country, as
the Roumelan tribute flowed eXclu-
sively into the Golfers of Turkeys cred
itors.
The cabinet takes the ground that the
payment of an indemnity for independ-
ence would be the most supreme stultl-
fication of the country.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-17
SUES REPUBLICAN LEADER
ON A CHARGE OF USURY
National Committeeman of Iowa Ac-
cused OF Exactine $S5e7 on
Loan of $13,33e-De-
fendant Silent

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa, Oct. 16.-
Suit has been commenced against
Ernest E. Hart, Republican national
committeeman for Iowa and president
of the First National bank of this city,
by Andrew e. Gilbert, former alderman
and q business man, to recover ST, 1874
which Gilbert alleges Hart owes him as
a result of the usury law. Gilbert al
leges he paid Hart $S597 usury on a loan
of S13339, and that under the federal
laws regulating national banks Hart
and his bank are liable for twice the
amount collected.
Gilbert also sues for s25,000 damages
for alleged defamation of character.
Gilbert, in his petition, states the
notes by which Hart collected the large
sums were made to Hart personally in
stead of to the bank in order to evade
the penalty of the banking law.
Hart declined to make any statement
with reference to the suit.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-17
PAY TRIBUTE TO PIONEERS
IN WOMAN SUFFRAGE WORK
New York National Annual Conven-
tion Discusses Ways TO Spread
Propaganda - California
Submits Report

BUFFALO, N. Y, Oct. 16.-Tribute
to the pioneers in the woman suffrage
movement and a study of ways ana
means to spread the propaganda en-
crossed the attention of he delegates
at the sessions of the annual conven-
ton of the National Woman Suffrage
association.
The speakers at the commemorative
services in honor of the first woman
suffrage convention included many OF
the delegates who took part in the
gathering at Seneca Falls in 1S4S.
Rev. Anna Howard Shaw said, speak
ing of the Seneca Falls convention:
These women started the greatest
revolution the world has ever seen and
in the sixty years since that time
women have gained more than in the
500 years preceding &hem."
Among reports of state presidents
was one submitted by Mrs. Mary
s. Perry of California.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-17
LOS ANGELES LAND FRAUD
CASE CONTINUES IN NORTH
William Kerr, Second Witness for the
Government, Pleads Technically
Guilty to Defrauding the
United States

PORTLAND. Ore, Oct. 16.-1n the
Los Angeles land. fraud case today
Judge Becker continued with his ex-
animation of the governments second
witness, William d. Kerr, who pleaded
technically guilty of defrauding the
United States. Kerr was a store
keeper at Port Oxford and sold his
business to the furniture factory in
1902, after which he engaged with the
firm under the title of superintendent
of land division"
Kerr named a number of persons
whom he knew took up timber claims
at the suggestion of Richard d. Jones
and was positive that Jones had Of
fered to procure money for the use OF
those who did not have the cash to
prove up.
AS agent of the company he remem-
bered having paid money TO Lane
Marsh, Dean, Porterfield and Burrows
at the rate of $3.50 an acre.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-17
JAPANESE URGE FRIENDLY
RELATIONS WITH AMERICA
Distinguished Persons of the Orient
Assist in Extending Welcome to
Delegation of Business Men
from United States

TOXIC, Oct. 16.-The delegation of
American business men and representa-
tives of commercial organizations from
the Pacific coast cities on a visit to
Japan were entertained today at an
elaborate luncheon given by President
Shibusawa of the japanese Welcome
society,"" at which were present the
American ambassador, Thomas j.
o. Brien; Baron Kikijeiro Ishii, director
of the bureau of commerce of the for
eign office; Baron Iwasaki, the wealth.
lest man in Japan and who controls
vast enterprises, and $50 of the most
prominent Japanese business and COM
mercial men.
President Shibusawa, in a speech to
the distinguished assemblage, earnestly
urged close friendly commercial rela-
tions between Japan and America.
The commercial delegates will be ten
dered a dinner tomorrow by Baron
Mumm Won Schwarzenstein, the Ger
man ambassador, and remain in Toxic
until after the arrival of the American
fleet. A tour of interior points will
then be made.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-17
CHARGE AGAINST COCKTAILS
is PROBED IN WASHINGTON
Inspector General of the Army lnves-
tigates Alleged Unfairness in
Award of Panama Canal
Contracts

WASHINGTON, Oct. ia hearing
of the charges made against Lieuten-
ant Colonel George w. Goethals by
William f. Brothers, president OF the
Balanced Crane Cable company of New
York, alleging unfairness in the award
of the contract for the ranama canal.
was held today by Inspector General
Darlington of the army.
e. G. Strickler, an engineer of the
isthnian canal commission, who in
vestigated complainaht's plant, testl-
fled he had written a letter to F. l.
Averill, Washington representative of
Robert w. Hunt & Co., suggesting
that Brothers had a device which he
believed could be made satisfactory
if the Hunt company should undertake
to perfect it.
Mr.. Strickler denied any purpose of
favoring the Hunt company and said
he indignantly declined to consider a
commission of 10 per cent which Mr..
Brothers suggested.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-17
PARIS FEARS RESULT OF
PUBLICATION OF PROGRAM

PARIS, Oct. 16.-In official circles
here the publicatio of the proposed
program in advance of it's communica'
ton to and acceptance by Turkey an6
the other signatories of the treaty OF
Berlin, is considered particularly un-
fortunate and likely to embarrass sub
sequent negotiations.
No matter in what way the program
is modified. the changes are sure to be
hailed as a victory on one side or the
other
The. Greek minister here has ex-
pressed his satisfaction with the docu-
ment, but the Servian diplomatic rep
resentative does not conceal his discon-
tent.
The Austro- Hungarian ambassador
has declared that article seven is unac-
oeptable to his government, while the
German ambassador, who has returned
to Paris after an interview with En-
peror William, is displaying the great
est reticence.
The Italian representative says moth
ing.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-17
TURKISH AMBASSADOR SAYS
PROGRAM DOES NOT SUIT

PARIS, Oct. 16-Naoum Pasha, the
Turkish ambassador to France, in an
interview today on the situation in
the Balkans, said the program of the
international conference made public
yesterday was not acceptable to Tur-
key as a basis of negotiations.
The leaders of the Young Turks
party who are in Paris also express
their opinion that Turkey cannot ac-
cept this program.
They speak violently of what they
term the "perfdy of the powers" and
declare that Turkeys reply will be
worthy of the new regime.
M. Stancioff. the diplomatic agent
in Paris of Bulgaria, said today the
program announced yesterday will be
satisfactory to Bulgaria.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-17
MANY CHINESE SMUGGLED
FROM CANADA TO SEATTLE
Government Officials Unable to Cope
with Extensive Gang Which
Gets Big Sums from Con-
trabands

SEATTLE, Wash, Oct 15.-What is
believed by government officials to be
new gang of men engaged in smuggling
Chinese into the United States from
British Columbia is now operating on
such an extensive scale that the immi-
grafton officials are greatly worried.
Today Harry Edsell, the immigration
inspector in charge of the Sumas stas
ton, brought down seven Cinnamon to
give them a hearing before United
States Commissioner Angus A. Strong.
1.-The cases are coming so fast that it
keeps this office on the jump" said
United States District Attorney E. E.
Todd this morning.
TT looks as if there was a well or
ganized and well disciplined gang of
Chinese smugglers at work, although
we believed it had been entirely
broken up"
Men who smuggle Chinese into the
country often receive $500 for each con-
traband.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-17
OAKLAND GIRL TRIES TO
END LIFE BY DROWNING
Leaps from Ferryboat into Bay and
is Rescued by Members of
CreW-Has Nervous
AiIment

OAKLAND, Oct. (16-11iss Florence
]. Scott made a desperate effort to
end her life at noon today by jumping
into the bay from the ferryboat Ala
media, just before the vessel entered
the slit at Oakland pier.
BY prompt action members of the
crew rescued her and she was rushed
to the receiving hospital where she
soon was revived.
Miss Scott only recently arrived from
Honolulu and has been visiting her
sister Mrs. Alexander Cockburn of
2009 Webster street, San Francisco.
She took the trip on the bay today
with the deliberate intetnt to commit
suicide. The girl is a sufferer from
nervous troubles.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-17
ONE MILLION DOLLARS IN
PROPERTY Is DESTROYED
Flames Consume Docks, Railroad Of
fees and Fifty Freight Cars
Caused by Sparks from
Locomotive

CHICAGO, Oct. 16.-Property valued
at nearly one million dollars was de-
stroyed early today by a fire which
consumed the International Salt COM
pany's docks, the offices of the Elgin,
Joliet & Eastern railroad and fifty
freight cars at One Hundred and Third
street and the Calumet river.
The flames for a time threatened two
large grain steamers and the Calumet
elevator which, it is stated, contained
more than a million bushels of corn.
The freighters were towed away and
firemen were engaged for an hour pro-
tecting the elevator.
It was rumored the fire started from
sparks from passing locomotive but
railroad officials declare no engines
were in the neighborhood at the time.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-17
OREGON CASHIER SAID TO
HAVE CONFESSED THEFT
Sensational Developments Expected
as Result of Arrest of La Grande
Man Accused of $4,000
Shortage

LA GRANDE, Ore. Oct. 16.-J. w
Scriber, cashier of the Farmers and
Traders bank, was arrested today on a
charge Of embezzlement Of the bank
funds.
1t is stated the amount of the de-
falcation will reach $2i,000, though the
national bank examiner, who has been
examining the affairs of the concern
since it closed it's doors last week
will not make public the exact amount
Scriber will be taken to Pendleton
for arraignment and possibly to Port :
land.
1t is alleged he has made a confess
sion. Sensational developments ars
expected.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-17
RAILWAY BRIDGE IN BOSNIA
DESTROYED BY EXPLOSIVES

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. ia dis
patch to the Novoe Vremya today from
Belgrade says the railway bridge over
the Bosnia river at Vranduk, Bosnia,
had been blown up and destroyed. thus
cutting off communication with Sera-
yeva, the capital of Bosnia.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-17
FOUR BURN TO DEATH IN
FARMHOUSE; BODIES FOUND

HURST, Presque Island County,
Mich, oct. 16.--Henry Kemps, = is
wife and two children were burned to
death in this township tonight or last
night. Another child is missing. The
four bodies were found today in the
ruins of the farm house and 1t is feared
there is little possibility Of the child
having escaped.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-17
Is Awarded sas,25s Damages

SAN JOSE, Oct. 16.-The jury in the
suit Of George G. White against the
Southern Pacific company yesterday
afternoon returned verdict in favor
of the plaintiff for $55,255 damages
White, who was an employe of the
company, lost both legs in an accident
in the yards of the company at Gilroy
several months ago, due, he alleged, to
the negligence of the company.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-17
ALLIGATOR TRAINER HAS
FIERCE BATTLE FOR LIFE
Cincinnati Man Attacked by Large
Reptile, in Presence of Many
Spectators Severely In-
jured, but Escapes

CINCINNATI, o., Oct. ia battls
for life took place before the eyes OF
hundreds of spectators in the Aud
itorum theater last night between the
Great Swan" trainer of alligators,
and Neil" the largest reptile in his
group of eight.
The attack was made by the alligator
i'm the large tank in the center of the
stage used by Great Swan"
But for the presence of mind of sew
eral stage hands the trainer would un-
doubtedly have been killed. He is suf-
fereing from several deep wounds.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-17
Meat Man Fined $500

SACRAMENTO. Oct 16.-Superior
Jud-e Post imposed a fine of $500 to-
day upon ]. O'Keefe. manager of the
Western Meat company, who was con
victed by a jury last week on the
charge of violating the Cartwright
antitrust law by conspiring with the
Sacramento Butchers Protective asso-
citation to restrict the meat trade of AL
bert Robinson, an independent butcher.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-17
undermrltera Give Up

VANCOUVER, b. G., Oct. 16.-It has
been practically decided by the under
writer's to abandon the wreck of the
steamer Aeon. which several weeks ago
struck ON a reef off Christmas island.
1t was at first thought the steamer
might be saved, and there was some
talk of Lloyds. dispatching a salvage
expedition from Vancouver or Vic
toria.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-17
Motor Car Sto len

Charles Hale and George Hanson
were arrested last night by Patrolman
Bowe and booked AT central station on
suspicion. The boys, who are under
age, are alleged to have stolen motor
car from Maud Junction, the property
OF Harry Burt. They were caught sew
eral blocks away from the scene of the
robbery with the machine.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-17
WOMAN WHO BURNED HER
HUSBAND is ACQUITTED

SEATTLE, Oct. 16.-Madeline King.
who confessed to having burned the
body of her aged husband, was ac-
quilted of the charge of murder by
a jury at Port Orchard.
Mrs. King is about 50 years old,
and claimed she found her husband
dead in his chair and that she ended
his years of torture by burning the
corpse.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-17
Women,s Clubs Elect

WATSONVILLE, oct. 16.-The con-
vention of Womens' clubs of the San
Francisco district, in session here, has
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: President Mrs. w. b.
Grimes, Pacific Grove; vice president,
Mrs. NJ. A. r. Hawkins, Watsonville;
corresponding secretary, Mrs. Hugh
Mel. Porter, Monterey; treasurer, Miss
NJ. e. Kavanaugh, Petaluma; auditor
Mrs. Frederick Colburn, San Mateo.
Miss Elizabeth Hill of San Francisco
was appointed chairman of the creden-
tials committee for the state conven-
tion, which meets at Del Monte in May.
-
II1d Ilnela a Nnninn tnnioht
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-17
STRIKE OF PAPER MAKERS
TIES up EASTERN MILLS

CALAIS. Me. Oct. 1.-two hundred
men were thrown out of work today
by strike of the paper makers at
the mill Of the St, Croix Paper com
pany at Woodland. The strike was
called by order Of President Carey.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-17
Utah U. S. Marshal Resions

WASHINGTON Oct 16.-The depart
ment of justice has received the resig-
nation of William Story, United States
marshal for Utah. Mr.. Story is a can
didate for state senator ON the Repub-
lican ticket.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-17
IswoIsky in Paris

PARIS, Oct. 16-M. Iswolsky arrived
here this evening from London. He
will continue negotiations with regard
to the conference progam with the
French officials before proceeding to
Berlin.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-17
Leaves for ReIarade

GETTINJE, Oct. 6.-General Vokot-
les, former minister of war, will leave
here for Belgrade on a special mission
to the Servian government.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-17

after o'clock this morning, by hang
ing himself from a rafter in his place
of bsusiness.
Noise made by the hanging man
aroused roomers in a lodging house
above the store and the police were
summoned in time to save his life.
After being treated at the Emergency
hospital Duthie was taken to the
county Jail and charged with insanity.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-17
W0ULD-BE SUICIDE MAKES
TOO MUCH NOISE; is SAVED

FRESNO, Cal, Oct 16.-Worry over
financial troubles caused George S.
Duthle, proprietor Of a furniture store,
to attempt to commit suicide shortly
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1908-03-19
Library Interest in the State.

The movement to establish free
public libraries is quite general thru
out North Dakota. In Larimorc
bank has donated room and funds
are being solicited for furniture and
books. Bottineau is taking steps to
get Carnegie library. On the first
Monday in April at the time that
jamestown votes on the Establishing
of free public library, Devils Lake
and Minot will also be voting on the
same question. Much ''enthusiam is
manifested in these cities over the
subject Prof. Godward, Supt. of
city schools of Devils Lake writes in
the local paper: "It has been my
experience that the people of this
state and of this city do not fear a
trifling expense in matter of public
education and public improvement
and as it appears to me that the
question of experience is the only
difficulty involved l feel sure that we
can keep this laudable movement
from falling by the way for lack of
support.''
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1908-03-19
A "Persona1 Mention"

Under the heading "Prominent
Visitors" the Grand Forks Times
of recent date says of the efficient
secretary of the Alliance Hail Asso-
citation:
OF the visitors in Grand Forks the
fore part of the week, was prOmi-
,nent business man, and early settler
of Steele county and leading official
of one of North pakota's beneficial
organizations. Watson E Boise, at
present treasurer of the Alliance
Hail association at Jamestown, was
hele visiting his son, Charles, who is
attending the university of North
Dakota. Mr.. Boise came TO North
Dakota in 1881 and filed on claim
in the vicinity of Tower City. He
steadily improved his farm and met
with unlimited success. de was
called from the farm by i'll health in
1895 and accepted a position of cash.
ier at the Hope State bank. Since
the organization Of the Alliance Hail
Association he has been Influential
in its development and at present he
is giving his entire attention to the
workings of this beneficial organiza-
tion.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1908-03-19
Party at Medina.

"Sc. Patrick's Day in the Morn
ing was celebrated in the evening,
Tuesday, March 18th, at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. W. j. DIVER, Of
Medina, Mr.. and Mrs. Dwyer enter
tanning about 70 gusts at dinner fol-
lowed by dance and midnight sup
per. Suggestive of the day, the dec
orations were green and white carna-
tione. Music was by Tunstal|, Hodge,
and Lieber of jamestown. Many
guests outside OF Medina attended,
among them: DR.. Price and Mr..
and Mrs. Easburn, Dawson; Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Adams, Steele; DR.. and
Mrs. McKuskey, Cleveland; J. o.
Shepard. Fargo; G. ". Winner, Min
neapois; and Mr.. and. Mrs. o. j.
Seller, Mrs. Harry Corn wall, Dr.. and
Mrs. Reardon, Mr. and Mrs. D.. R.
Brockman; and J. ]. Boyle of James
town.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1908-03-19
= NOTICE-GOPHER BOUNTY.

The Gopher Destruction Fund lev
led during the year 1907 or so much
thereof as Shall have been collected
b7 the Coun y Treasurer and be
available for use during the months
of April and May 1908, shall be paid
out. of said fund until same has been
exhausted and no longer, two, 2,
cents for each and every gopher killed
in this county during the months Of
April and May, 1908.
The proof of the killing of Gophers
shall be the at1idavit Of the party
making claim for bounty sworn to
before some one duly authorized to
administer an oath, which affidavit
shall recite the time, the place and
the method of killing and The num-
ber killed. There shall also be pre-
sented with.thn affidavit the tail Of
each gopher claimed to have been
killed.
All warrants on the treasurer for
the payment of gopher bounty shall
be issued by the county auditor, but
for The convenience of the public, the
county auditor has appointed the fol-
lowing gentlemen to receive from
claimants the proof emitting them to
the gopher bounty, viz:
:. : Medina, e. P. Olsen. Cleveland,
Dan sachow: Windsor, Il. H..
Clothier. Eldridge, Avlin Vessey
Spiritwood, Fl. F. Hobart. Ypsi-
lanti, James SpauIding. Montoelier,
Hensa1. Kensal, John S. .:Tufford.
Edmunds, w. G. Wescom. Pingree,
James Price. Buchanan, Christ
Nelson. SCreeter, Alex Anderson
New Home. not accepted yet....
All gopher tails, after same have
been counted, shall be i'm nedfately
destroyed by the persons receiving
the claims.
Andrew Blewett.
County Auditor.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1908-03-19
BAR ASSOCIATION
Fifth Judicial District Bar AssocI-
alton Met at Darlington.
Important Business.

Darlington, N. D., Mar. 17.-Dis-
trict court convened at Darlington,
Monday at 2 p. NJ. After calling the
calendar. on account of the meeting
of the Fifth Judicial Bar Associa-
ton, court adjourned until 8 a. No.,
Tuesday. This promises to be long
session. Sc civil cases, II criminal.
The meeting Of the Fifth Judicial
Bar Association was called to order
by President Winterer of Valley City
in the palatial rooms Of the Com
mercial club of Darlington. The
meeting was very enthusiastic, 81
members being present on roll call
and 10 more during the evening.
a resolution was passed authorizing
the president to appoint commit
tee of eight, one member from each
county 10 the district, to investigate
the feasibility of dividing the dis
trict into two judicial districts. The
following committee was named:
Geo. W. Thorp, Alfred Zuger, A. NJ.
Baldwin, D. f. Rinker, NJ. G. La
Sell, T. +. McCuc and J. O. Han
chett, who will report at the next
meeting.
A committee Of eight was named
to draft set Of rules governing the
practice in the district where no sta.
tute already governs. Also commit
tee Of three to draft a code Of ethics
for the attorneys of the district.
The first committee is composed of,
John Knauf, chairman; II. o. Ols-
berg, J. ]. Youngblood, E.P. Kelley,
w. D. Lynch, A. M. Baldwin. and
r. P. Allison. The committee on
Euhics included, S. E. Ellis worth,
Lee Coombs, and c. B. Craven.
County Judges Wartne' Of Harvey,
Baker Of :.LaMoure, and Conklin Of
Stutsman, being the three counties
having increased jurisdiction, were
named as committee to draft rules
of practice to be followed in the
county courts where statutory provi-
sions failed.
Jas. A. Manley .of New Rockford
was elected president; H.J. Bessesen
of Ftssenden vice president: o. j.
Seller, secretary and treasurer.
The next place of meeting is to be
Fes enden, N. D., for 3rd Tuesday.of
February. 1909.
A fine banquet Of nine courses was
given by the citizens Of Darlington
in honor OF the visiting attorneys
with music by the Carrington .orches-
ira and many toasls were happily
responded to-.