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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-18
SENSA TONS
ARE PROMISED
EsTELLE coRWELL Welded TO
GEORGE BENNETT
THOUGHT MAN SHE KILLED WAS
UNMARRIED
Attorneys Learn Startling Facts in
Regard to Early Life Of Woman
How on Trial for
Murder

A large crowd was present yesterday
morning when Judge Wilbur's department
of the superior court began its session,
the majority of the throng being Ignorant
the trial of Estelle Corwe.l, charged with
killing George I. Bennett, had been con-
tinued until Monday.
The prosecution in the Corwell case will
probably occupy considerable time next
week In the taking of testimony. num-
Der of witnesses still remaining to be
examined, while some OF those who have
already testified will be recalled
1t is probabl the defense will begin call
ing witnesses about midweek, and the
facts expected to be brought out will, 1t
is stated, prove startling In the extreme.
The killing of Bennett took place last
July, and since that time attorneys for
Mrs. Corwell have spared neither time
nor expense to bring together every iota
of evidences that may aid the woman In
her fight for liberty.
Her every movement since the time she
reached Los Angeles, slip OF girl, over
decade ago. has been investigated, and
shrewd men and women have spent
months In gathering evidence which, 1t is
hoped, will rebound to her benefit
Meets Bennett
AS a result of this investigation 1t was
stated yesterday by one familiar with
her story that Estelle Corwell came to
Los Angeles when but IS years old from
a little town In Arizona. Shortly after
her arrival, 1t was said, she became ac-
quainted with Bennett, who became in
fatuated with the beautiful girl and,
although a married man, persuaded her
to accompany him to Southern California,
where a marriage ceremony was per-
formed.
When the young woman discovered Ben
nett was married she is said to have tried
to commit suicide not only once, but a
number of times.
Following Mrs. Benefits death the
young woman is said to have entreated
Bennett to have q second marriage cere-
mony performed. which would m AXE her
his lawful wife, but it is declared he put
her off on one pretext or another.
At ore time 1t was stated, Bennett be-
came angry because of the woman's per-
sistent entreaties, and when he repulsed
her with the declaration that he would
never marry her, she is said to have
Jumped from an automobile in which they
were driving.
Her leg was fractured IN two places, and
she has never completely recovered from
her injuries, finding 1t necessary even now
to use a cane.
Many stories of cruelty. 1t is said, will
be brought out In the testimony.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-18
Shoes Half Price and Less

over two hundred big display bargain
tables are displaying shoes Tor man.
Instances for half price and lesa Con-
vince yourself and come TO the
MAMMOTH SHOE EOuau
k1p South BroaaWaE
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-18
TITS AGAIN
ELECTED TO
PRESIDENCY
RELIANT CHOSEN AS HEAD
XQW OF Y. M. C. A.
scIArIoN DIRECTORS HOLD
RAILfTio '''
ANNUAL MEETING
~
r. Washington, Noted Negro
81 ucator, Expected to Speak In
oiLos Angeles Some Time
In March

1,res;dlant Arthur Let's of the Y. NJ. C.
was Nre-elected to that office at the
animal injecting Of the board of directors
N,o,d IN the association rooms yesterday
of+ornoon A. B. Case was reelected first
1,ce president; A. j. Wallace, second vice
,raeident: lW. S. Bartlett. treasurer, and
% TlerAing. secretary. Departmental
-onorts the report Of Secretary c. E.
I,rther anh a report of the state con-
vention wdr also given.
Al Ertott of the international COM
,,,ittee With headquarters In Chicago, Is
conductinA special meetings for men at
occidental and Is visiting here on his
was east.
Rocker II. washington, president of
Tuskegee institute and one of the fore
most men cd his race, and whose autobi-
opranhv. 'Jfp from Slavery" attracted
spuch wide attention a few years ago,
is TO speak in Los Angeles in March or
April under the auspices of the Y. M. c..
A. He is to \come here at the invitation
of General Secretary C. E. Luther and A.
RI Green of the association. They expect
TO have him address a general public
meeting at the Auditorium II possible, as
a large audieTace is expected to hear this
well known leader in educational mat
tiers among the negroes of the south.
The work of the negro department of
the local association is growing under
the leadership of Secretary Green, and
though but one year old the department
has 215 members. The educational de-
partment has (thirty-seven enrolled for
the year. Industrial work is also feat
ure, and nine young men will be gradu-
ated from the automobile department
next week.
Lessons In physical culture are also
given, while there are two corps of ca
diets, with the right to drill on the streets
and to carry arms The Sunday meetings
of the department have grown from small
numbers to 200 and $50, and 500 were pres
ent at one gathering recently
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-18
The Musical World
BY Genevrn Jobnnsone-Bis

A r the age of 81 Thomas Ball is tt
N sing elijah" in Montclair, N, j.
IA January 20. The Musical America
says Mr.. Ball was probably the first tc
sing the part of Elijah in America. He
appeared in the oratorio in Boston sixty
years ago January 10, 1S4S.
81
Isadora Duncan. the California dancer
who has made q speciality of the musica
classics, has won favor in Brussels on hel
first appearance there. After her second
performance crowd of 300 people waited
outside the Theatre Royale and cheerec
her. Moreover a demonstration was made
before the offices of Brussels news
paper whose critic had severely censurec
her and her dances.
s.
Marteau is said to be the choice of Der.
lin musicians for the royal high schoo
to fill the post of the late Joseph Joa-
chin. Marteau was born at Rheims ir
1874 ard is well known in America. Euger
dAlbert declined this position when Of
fered him short time ago.
81
More than $4,000 has been raised in Phil
adelphia for the Scheel fund to erect 6
monument in honor of this much beloved
conductor, who died last year. 1t is tC
the following inscriptions:
FRITZ sCHEEL.
Lubbock, Germany. 1852; Philadelphia, 1907
Faithful Unto Death"
Erected by many lovers of music, In
grateful memory OF the first Conductor Of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, through whose
genius energy and devoted service to his
art, the orchestra was founded and estab-
lished.''
This is as it should be. and Americs
should place a monument in Chicago L
the memory of Theodore Thomas.
a.
Strauss new opera, Electra" will moi
be produced until 1909.
81
Herbert Witherspoon has recovered
from his Illness and will positively sing
elijah tonight at Simpson auditorium
-4+-
Plancon, the French basso, sailed fol
America last Monday. He has signed g
contract with Conried
Composer Puccini is quite i'll in Milan
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The "puFe food law" is designed by
the government to protect the public
from Injurious ingredients In foods and
drugs. 1t is beneficial both to the pub
lie and to the conscientious manufac-
turer. Ely's Cream Balm. successful
remedy for cold in the head and nasal
catarrh. meets fully the requirements
of the new law, and that fact Is stated
on every package. 1t contains none of
the injurious drugs required by the law
to be mentioned on the label. Price
80. cents.
II you prefer to useian atomizer. ask
for Liquid Cream Balm. 1t has all the
good qualities of the solid form of this
remedy and will rid you of catarrh or
hay fever. No cocaine to breed a dread
full habit No mercury to dry out the
secretion Price Use. with spraying
tube All druggists. or mailed by Ely
Bros. 90 Warren street. New York.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-18
ILLNESS DRIVES TO THEFT;
EMPLOYERS ARE GENEROUS
Grocery Wagon Driver confesses En-
bezzIements Prompted by Need,
and He Is Allowed to Re-
,al1 His Position

His wife, baby and mother-in-law lying
helpless from la grippe, A. +. Malin,
a clerk employed at the grocery store
of Carr & Stephens, declares he felt
compelled TO steal from his employers
in order to meet the extra pressing eX-
penses OF their illness.
Malin, who lives at 1145 East Fifty
sixth street, was arrested by Wagon
Patrolman Sam Mckenzie yesterday
morning for the embezzlement of small
sums extending over period of three
months and aggregating about $l25. He
confessed the thefts, but said that illness,
hard luck and the scanty wages earned
by the driving of a delivery wagon so
pressed him that he could not help 1t.
Messrs Carr & Stephens, when the
facts were explained to them, questioned
the young man closely and determined
to give him another chance They gem
erously allowed him to retain his position
Malin was sentenced to thirty days in
jail, but the sentence was suspended
pending good behavior.
Milton Mason, a grocery clerk, en-
ployed by Anderson & Chanslor, was
tried yesterday before Police Justice
Frederickson on the charge of misde-
meanor embezzlement, involving but a
small sum, and was sentenced to $40 or
100 days in jail. The sentence was sus-
pended and the young man was allowed
to go on probation.
4
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Musical Advertisements
L. Z. Behymer

Manager of muslcal attractions ana fna
great Philharmonic course. stngsra
and instrumentalists furnished on aR-
piication for church choirs. recitala. re-
ceptions. clubs. societies and at homea.
Offices--Bianchard hall building, ese
and S4B. Phones: Main l5a1 dome
1881 FIX e2
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-18
CITY WILL BUY AUTO
FOR COMMISSIONERS USE

The city's automobile problem will prob
ably be solved on Monday.
The supply committee will recommend
that the city purchase the auto offered
by A. p. Maginnis for S415O, t. o. b. Los
Angeles. This is six-cyllnder, rs horse
power, gearless, seven-passenger ma
chine.
many makes and hearing the arguments
of bidders.
The machine will be kept at fire head
quarters and will be available for coun-
cilfden, commissioners and for urgency
leases for the police department.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-18
ss4 WED AND SO SUE
FOR DIVORCE IN is DAYS

When the court day ended yesterday
there had been filed a total of sixty-nine
divorce suits for the fifteen days of the
new year and the calendar still holds
great many suits left over from last year.
Downstairs in the county clerks office
one hundred and sixty-seven marriage
licenses have been issued so far this year.
and a comparison in divorce cases be-
tween the dates when the marriage cere-
mony is performed and divorce suits are
filed shows an average Of about five years
of welded unblissfulness.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-18

II you want to go east c. Haydock.
Agent Illinois Central r R.. lis w 9Th
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-18
Parker Represe hts labor

WASHINGTON, Jan. H.-Alton B.
Parker of New York has been retained as
senior counsel for the American Fedora
ton of Labor in the case of the Buck
Stove and Range company of st. Louis
against the federation involving the rights
Of representatives of tho labor unions to
boycott and publish in its unfair" lists
tina names of business concerns the fed
Grafton regards as unfair to its in
tereata
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-18

Til, Southern Pacific sells tickets at haif
rates to all points east far as Beaumont
and return, good only on Sunday, also on santa
Ana branch. Fare to Riverside and Redlands
and return ''ThIough the Orange Groves .
lion at city ticket office. 500 South Spring
street. corner Sixth. arcade station.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-18
LOSES FINGER OF RIGHT
HAND IN BIG COG WHEELS

John Fisher, an employee Of the Bailey
ornamental iron works, yesterday morn
ing lost the fingers os his right hand
while working at big shearing machine.
His hand was caught in the monster
cog wheels and had to be amputated at
the emergency hospital. Fisher is about
IS years old and lives at 4S2 Bryant street.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-18
Both BantInq

"sir. my wife is starvingl" said the SILVER
ing one.
SOS mine' responded the genial million
aire TITS this straight line craze Foolish
fad, Ell PUCK
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-18
FARNSW0RTH'S EXAMINATION
POSTPONED TILL JANUARY 20
Alleged Robber Of Safe at 5uIIock's
Appears In Court Unconcerned
and Tells His Mother to
"Cheer Up"

Elmer z. Farnsworth, the former book
keeper employed at Bullock's department
store, accused of having robbed the safe
in that establishment of s425O on the night
of December 4. appeared before Police
Justice Austin yesterday only to find his
examination had been postponed until
January 20.
Farnsworth appeared as unconcerned
as ever but on entering the court room
told his mother to cheer up and kissed
his 2-year-old baby and pretty wife with
a somewhat more affectionate manner
than has been usual since his arrest
1t Is said detectives have evidence that
Farnsworth frequently spent large sums
shaking dice for cigars in a Fourth street
cigar store.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1908-06-12
Oliver HOuener, GardnerviIIIe
Mary HelIwinkeI. 4"
MathiIda Jepsen, !"
Lillian heitman, !"
MORE MACHINERY
FOR MONO LAKE

Additional machinery is begin
ming TO arrive at the depot for the
Great Western Oil company oi
Mono Lake. Teams have already
commenced to haul the rigging to
the oil fields which fact certainly
proves almost conclusively that
oil has been encountered in sufci-
ent quantities TO insure the com.
psny of the future greatness of the
new district, otherwise additional
oil rigs would not be shipped to
the Lake. A great many different
tales find their way from the dis
trict and while some of them seem
bit oily, it Is readily believed
that the merits of the district are
such as to enthuse oil men of ex-
perience.
f. Schooley, who recently visit
ed the district, informs us that the
men come and go from the island
at their will and that the COM
pany is concealing nothing from
the general public. He also states
that property about the Lake has
advanced almost doubled in price
since the work of boring for oil was
commenced.
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SOMETHING
5 P &c | A |

The Pavila Dramatic and Musi-
cal Comedy company at Valhalla
Hall, Saturday and Sunday night,
June 18th. and 14th., will present
the most brilliant and up-to-date
bill of the season. This company
is mentioned most favorbly by the
press wherever they have been.
Their performances are brimful of
merriment of pleasing and in
telligent kind. The character act
ing, singing, dancing and uproar-
iously funny situations never fail
to send the audiance away in
happy mood. Don't miss a real
good thing. Popular prices.
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an encore.

an encore.
Prof. Pfeiffer, without pretense
of oratorical grace, delivered an ad-
dress on the needs of the country
high school. Showed the gap that
has appeared between the school
and the university by reason OF
advancement of the standard OF
the latter and the need of addition
al teachers in the high school or a
7 hour school day.
The entertainment closed with a
comical little farce entitled
"Trouble at Satterlees" and the
audience was kept in an uproar
during the play.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1908-06-12
OPERATIONS MAY
SOON START

Those connected with the Nevada
California Electric Company have
given out that in all probability
work will be commenced this sum-
mer on the storage reservoir in
Hope Valley that will be utilized
to furnish power for gigantic
electric plant that will be construct
ed near Woodfords.
1t will be remembered that last
year this company purchased out
right for cash several thousand
acres of land and which comprise
two of the best power sites in the
west Large sums of money was
thus spent, preliminary surveys
were made and everything put in
shape for actual work
The future progress of this COM
pany will be keenly watched by
the residents of this Valley as the
reservoirs mean that much arid
land will he reclaimed by the
water after it has done its work at
the generating plant.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1908-06-12
II. KARGE HAS
NARROW ESCAPE

Henry Karge narrowly escaped
serious injury last Wednesday
while stringing wire on the new
telephone line that is being con-
structed by the Nevada Consoli-
dated company between this place
and Sheridan. He had gained a
position near the top of pole and
had part OF a coil wire on his arm
the balance of which was on the
wagon. The horse took step
forward and before the young man
really knew what had happened
he was in an unconscious heap on
the ground. He soon recovered
however, non the worse off from
his unexpected tumble through
twenty feet of space.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1908-06-12
new FOREST RESERVE.


Forest Supervisor Wells arrived
in Gardnerville last Saturday and
spent the day looking over differ
ent places suitable for ,the Offices
that are to be established here by
the government and which will be
the headquarters of the newly
created Mono Forest Reserve.
The new reserve comprises nearly
all OF the territory living on the
east slope of the Sierra Nevada
mountains and has been sliced
from the Tahoe, Stanislaus and
lnyo reserves. This change has
been contemplated by the govern
ment for the past year and will go
into effect July 1st.
The Mono Reserve has been
created with the view of establish
ing a closer relationship between
the stockmen and Rangers as it
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1908-06-12
More Wheat.

The acreage of grain has been
greatly increased in the Valley this
year which is principally due the
unusual amount of land that has
been reclaimed, and OF course the
increased demand for milling
wheat which has rapiply advaced
during the past few years and now
the demand far exceeds the yield.
There is as much money to be
made in raising wheat as any
other farm product and as long as
the price remains as it is now,
wheat growing will continue to
one of the advanced industries If
Carson Valley.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1908-06-12
Ball Game Sunday.

Things are again doing in the
baseball world and next Sunday
one of the most exciting games of
the season will take place on the
local diamond. The Reno ball
team, an aggregation of balltossers
with regulations, will cross bats
with the locals and a hot game is
anticipated. The home team has
put in good bit of work the past
week and of course expect to show
the visitors just how the game
should be played.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1908-06-12
Ice Plant Being Installed.

Last Wednesday, the machinery,
which constitutes complete ice
making plant, was received by the
Fairview Creamery Company.
This is the first plant of its kind to
be installed in the county and il
will make no difference now to the
Fairview Creamery whether the ice
pond freezes or not. An expert ar
rived to set the machinery and
put il in operation.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1908-06-12
MINING COMPANY
is ORGANIZED
Ruby Hill Gold and
Copper Mining
Company.

That the Pine Nut Mining Dis
trict is beginning to attract outside
attention is evidenced this week by
the org ,nization of the Riby Hill
Gold and Copper Mining Company,
which is composed Of lnhuentiyl
business men of Los Angeles, Car
son and Gardnerville. VIM. Black
well, Raymond G. Walker, james
r. Judge, II. f. West, w. F. Day
and others are named as the in
corporators, while Joseph A. Walk
er of Los Angeles is the president,
Ed F. Bradbeer of Long Beach,
treasurer; F. w. Marotz, secretary.
The main office has been establish
ed in Carson while a branch has
been opened in Gardnerville by
DIR. +. w. Marotz. r. G. Walker
will act as manager of the mine.
Last fall w. Blackwe II and his
partner, Raymond Walkei, arrived
in this section and in prospecting
the Pine Nat hills discovered a
piece of ground that looked un-
usually good to them. They went
to work and during the winter
opened up one Of the best bodies of
copper ore yet found in this dis
trict. The shaft has reached
depth of 40 feet and the ledge
prosecuted to some extent which
as yet does not reveal the walls Of
the ledge. Some rich streaks OF
cuprite and ruby copper show up
in the ledge, and aside from these
streaks the entire body of ore goes
exceedingly high in copper values.
The mine is situated less than one
half mile from the j. Donlan
property.
The members of the comany
have placed enough cash in the
the treasury to continue the shaft
to the water level and otherwise
prove the permancy of the ore
bodies.
The two locators are experienced
mining men of unusual ability in
their line, and, backed as they are
by good men, they are sure 10
make a success of the venture if
such is to be obtained.
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has been found to be more salts
factory to conduct business of
grazing, personally with the stock
men. Their wants can he more
readily understood, resulting in
equity to all. During the winter
the stockmen make application for
grazing permits and it will be SO
that they can visit the Supervisors
office consult maps and otherwise
familarize themselves with the
different advantages of the reserve,
At different periods the stockmen
will hold meetings in Gardner
vile to discuss different phazes
and new problems that are always
presenting themselves.
Gardnerville will be benefited
in many different ways by the
change.
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To Europe.

Mr.. Greenfield is arranging to ac-
company some Elko young people
on a cruise around the world, to
take in the Passion Play at Obera-
morgan on the return trip. Ten of
Elko's young people have already
made the first payment to secure
reservations. They will go in the
" Arabic, White Star Line, from
San Francisco.-Independent.
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Notice.

Mrs. f. II. Pfeiffer wishes to an
nounce that she is ready to take pu-
pills in Literature, Dramatic Art,
oratory, Elocution, Physical Culture
and Voice. Arrangements can be
made for private lessons, class-work,
or both, at reasonable prices. Also
will form a Shakespeare class, if a
sufficient number wish to take up the
study. If.