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Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
STILL BELIEVE EVANS
WILL PARTICIPATE HERE

The intimations that press dispatches
contain about the inability of Admiral
Evans to participate in the Southern
California festivities is not alarming
the Los Angeles committee, for it is
still firm in the belief that Admiral
Evans will be guest at the banquet
and will ride in the reception parade.
His expression to that effect was
hearty and sincere and left the i'm
preston with the committee that he
rlet on the train that this much could
be depended on.
Others of the committee, however,
regard it as certain that the admiral
will not leave Paso Robles until he
joins the fleet just before it's entrance
into San Francisco bay. They say he
has his heart set on bringing his great
fleet into that harbor, which will be
completing the order of the president
as given to Admiral Evans when he left
Hampton Roads. In the desire to thus
terminate the cruise and his career in
the navy 1t is believed that his ply
sicians and his family will persuade
him to abandon any effort to partici-
pate in the eliminating festivities, fear
ing the effect of any earlier charge
upon his debilitated system.
This fear has been entertained for
several days, and the character of the
REPORTS from Paso Robles are that he
win leave for Southern California only
against the advice of his physicians
and his family.
In case he should not be here nor at
San Diego Admiral Thomas would be
the recipient of the high honors at both
places.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
IlTIES IN
EAST DRY
PROHIBITl0NISTS MAKE GAINS
IN ILLINOIS
TWENTY COUNTIES ENROLLED IN
ANTI-sALooN LIST
Local Option Elections Throughout
Prairie State Show Strong Senti-
ment Against Licensing
Sale of Liquor
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press
CHICAGO, April I'm the local op-
tion elections held by 1900 townships In
eighty-four counties of Illinois, outside
of the city of Chicago, today, twenty
counties became absolutely anti-saloon
territory and approximately 1900, OF
about one-half of the total number OF
saloons in that territory, were voted
out of business. Most of the cities In
the state, however, voted in favor OF
licensing saloons.
The largest cities voting in favor OF
the saloons are:
Springfield, Freeport, Aurora, Elgin,
Sterling, Kankakee, Lincoln, Mon
mouth, Bloomington, Danville, Joliet,
Murphysboro and Rock Island
Those voting to abolish the saloon
were: Rockford, Decatur. Dixon,
Hoopeston, Georgetown, Pontiac, Shell
byville, Carbondale and Champaign.
The following counties are now alb
soluteIy anti-saloon territory, SO cre-
ated by the voters today. in addition
to the six which voted last November
to abolish the dramshop: Boone, Moul-
trie, Fayette, Hamilton, Edgar. Clark,
Brown, Saline, Gallatin,f Douglas. Ma
con, Cumberland, Platt, Shelby, Coles,
White. Wayne and Richland.
The Republicans made a net gain Of
ten aldermen in today's election In
Chicago. The new council will con-
tain forty-four Republicans and twen-
ty-six Democrats. The makeup of the
present council is thirty-five Demo-
Gratis, one Independent-Demo and
thirty-four Republicans.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
RAILROAD FINED
FOR REBATING
GREAT NORTHERN is FOUND
GUILTY
CONViCTEDoF GRANTING FAVoRS
TO SUGAR TRUST
Federal Judge imposes Penalty of
$5ooo-Dismisses Suit Against
Big Steamship
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April 1.-THE Great
Northern railroad was convicted of
granting rebates to the American Sugar
Refining company by jury in the
United States circuit court today.
The shipments of sugar on which the
rebates were paid were made to Sioux
City, Iowa, in 1902. The rebates were
paid in 1904. The trial was begun be-
fore Judge Holt and jury yesterday
and was completed during the day. In
Guiding arguments of counsel.
The evidence was confined to the proof
of a few necessary facts and then rested
entirely upon the questions of law in
volved. Judge Holt charged the jury
and his Interpretation of the law
strongly favored the governments con-
tention Had the case been a civil one
the court said it would have instructed
the jury. to return a verdict in favor
of the complainant, but being a crimi-
nal action the law did not permit such
instructions.
Judge Holt imposed a fine Of $4,000.
He dismissed an action charging rebat-
ing against the Northern Steamship
company.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
WOMAN FIGURES IN
MYSTERIOUS MURDER
Body of Man, Entirely Disrobed, Found
on the Beach at San Diego.
Traces of Struggle
Evident
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
SAN DIEGO, April 7.-Disrobed and
with blood still trickling from small
wound in the head above the right eye,
the body of an unidentified man was
found on the beach at the foot of
Twenty-ninth street at noon today.
That the man was murdered was borne
out by every evidence attending the
discovery of the body, which was lying
just where the tide had left the drift,
though it apparently had not been in
the water. The sand around it was
saturated with blood. The weapon
used could not be found, nor could any
portion of his clothing be located.
An examination of the beach showed
that the man had been accompanied by
woman. In several places the print
of her shoes in the sand was distinct.
Evidences were also shown in the sand
of scuffle between the man and wo-
man. Several hundred yards from the
body a woman's handkerchief was
found, as was also an empty bottle,
which it is thought contained lauda-
mum. The prints of the woman's shoes
became invisible after they left the
sand. There was nothing by which
an Identification was possible.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
BIG OIL TRUST
ABSORBS SYSTEM
MONSTER COMBINE GAINS
CONTROL
ALL NORTHERN COMPANIES IN
GRASP OF OCTOPUS
Smaller Corporations in Central and
Upper California Are Swal-
lowed by the
Standard
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, April IA finan-
cial deal of extraordinary Importance
to San Francisco and California, and
which will practically place all the
gas, electric light and power companies
of central and northern California in
one basket, the contents of which will
be controlled by the Standard Oil in
terests, has recently been consummated
here and in the east.
The deal amounts to $45, 100000 in the
aggregate and one of it's results is to
introduce, In effect, more than $6,000,-
900 of new money into the lighting and
power enterprises of the state.
The initial step of this gigantic deal
was the making of mortgage and
deed of trust of $45,OO000O by the Cali
fornia Gas corporation. to the Union
Trust company of San Francisco, in
January last, consolidating the prop
critics of all the gas and electric light
ing and power companies of San Fran
cisco and northern California, and CIV
ing one corporation control of the
plants of twenty-five counties of the
state.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
SETTLEMENT OF COAL
STRIKE IS IN SIGHT
MINERS AND OPERATORS ARE
LIKELY TO AGREE
Work Resumed In Indiana and Pros
poets Are Good for Resump-
ton In other
States

BY Associated Press.
INDIANAPOLIS, April THE con-
ference of the coal operators of western
Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana and
representatives of the miners of the
three districts of Illinois adjourned to-
day after having been in session for
two hours No resumption of work in
the mines in the states represented was
ordered.
The next meeting will be at Toledo
April A. when an effort will be made to
revive the interstate agreement between
the miners and operators of the GEN.
tral competitive district consisting of
these four states The Illinois min
ers left for Springfield to resume their
Joint district conference with the Illi-
nois operators. President Lewis left at
noon for Kansas City to take part in
the joint conference of the southwest
field,
The Indiana mines are in operation
and under a resolution adopted today
will continue to operate Western Penn
sylvania and Ohio mines will remain
idle until the Toledo meeting The re-
sumption will be the first question con-
sldered, Illinois differences. IT IS stated,
will be adjusted at the Springfield con-
ference now in session. The Toledo
Joint wage conference viii be composed
of 500 miners and 100 operators. The
formal call for the convention was is
sued today.
KANSAS CITY, April Prospect of
an early settlement of the strike of
81, 900 southwestern coal miners was
mt off today when the operators made
certain demands which the miners inn
mediately rejected. The conference of
the operators and miners was not
ended. however, and 1t is hoped with
the arrival of President Lewis from In
dianapolis tomorrow the two sides may
be brought closer together.
The operators this morning made
their first formal proposition to the
miners. In 1t they declared positively
that they would not sign one-year
scale. They asked the miners to abro-
gate the action of the United Mine
workers convention at Indianapolis.
which voted for one year contract and
sign up for three years. The operators
insisted that they could not operate
with profit on so short contract.
When these propositions were put to
the miners convention later the miners
at once voted not to accept them.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
HEIRFSS TO
WE'D DUKE
ABRUzzI OBTAINS CONSENT
OF KING
BELIEVED MATCH is LOOKED
UPON WITH FAVOR
Royal Family Holds Conference and, 1t
Is Rumored, Decides to Re-
ceive Miss ElkIns as
Bride
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
ROME. April 1.-THE duke of Aosta
arrived here today and had breakfast
with King Victor Emmanuel, the duke
of Abruzzi and the count of Turin,
after which a family conference was
held relative to arranging a marriage
engagement between the duke of
Abruzzi and Miss Katherine Elkins,
daughter of Senator Elkins of West
Virginia.
Although nothing definite is known,
1t is reported the engagement has been
confirmed and that 1t is the intention
of the duke of the Abruzzi to return
to the United States shortly.
1t Is also asserted that the engage
ment will not be officially announced,
such announcement affecting members
of the royal family being unusual.
The duke will leave tonight for Spezia
to resume command of the battleship
Regina Elena.
SEATTLE, Wash, April TT know
the duke of Abruzzi. He is a mighty
good fellow, gentleman and thor
ough sportsman. He is better than the
average of the titled foreigners they
send over here for American wives"
said 'chard Elkins. brother of Miss
Katherine Elkins, whose engagement
Continued ON Page Twol
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
MOVE FOR LARC<<>ARA1Y CREATES FUZROR IN CONGRESS
CUPID AT PANAMA N q ;,
ELUDES iRATE "DAL So
GIRL WEEDS LIEUTENANT
Daughter of American Minister and
Young officer Are Married
Secretly After
Ball
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
PANAMA, April 7.--Miss Gladys
Squiers daughter of the American min
lister to Panama, Herbert c. Squiers,
was secretly married to Lieut.. Harry
H. Rousseau, member of the Panama
commission, last Saturday night.
The ceremony was performed by
Judge H. A. Gudger of North Carolina,
who is a judge of the canal zone. The
wedding followed their attendance at a
ball given that night by the Tivoli club.
The marriage of the couple has created
a sensation in social circles here, as 1t
was known that Mr.. Squiers repeatedly
had refused to permit the marriage.
today,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
DEMOCRATS VICTORIOUS IN
KANSAS CITY; BEARDSLEY OUT
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
KANSAS CITY, April THE entire
Democratic city ticket, headed by
Thomas Il Crittenden, jr., for mayor,
was successful in today's election by
majority of possibly 500 over the
Republican ticket. headed by Mayor
Henry M. Beardsley. This is change
of 2100 votes since the election of 1905.
The Democrats will control both
houses OF the new council The plat
forms of both parties were much the
same on the chief issues, regulation of
public utilities through a commission,
but the Republicans insisted that the
corporations were supporting the DEM
ocratic ticket.
Mayor-elect Crittenden is pledged to
enforce the saloon laws, but during
the campaign he had the support of
the liquor interests, and Mayor Boards
ley was indorsed by the Ministerial al
lance
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
ROSE ELECTED MAYOR OF
MILWAUKEE, OVER sElDEL

BY Associated fress.
MILWAUKEE, April 7.-David S.
Rose, the Democratic candidate, was
today elected mayor of Milwaukee by
a plurality of about 5000 votes over
Emil Seidel, Socialist Democrat. Thom-
as J. Pringle. the Republican candi-
date, ran over 1000 behind Seidel.
Roses election makes him mayor of
Milwaukee for the fifth time. He was
defeated two years ago by Becker,
after being victorious four times in
succession. The campaign, both be-
fore and after the primaries two weeks
ago, has been the most exciting in the
history of the city.
Roses slogan In the campaign was
Personal Liberty"
The Rose ticket also elected the treas
urer and comptroller.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
EASTERN

Effort of Secretary Taft to increase
army causes furor in congress and sem
ators express strong protest
Many towns in Illinois vote "dry" at
local option elections.
Great Northern railroad fined in New
York for granting rebates to sugar
trust.
Senate. not having anything to do,
decides to adjourn for several days.
Coal strike settlement is in sight, men
returning to work In some districts.
Body of D. w. Stevens, murdered by
Koreans in San Francisco, reaches
washington.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
FRANCE SUPPORTING RUssIA's
SCHEME FOR REFORMS
BY Associated Press.

PARIS, April 7.-Speaking before the
senate today Foreign Minister Pinchon
announced that France was supporting
the proposals for Macedonian reforms
advanced by Russia, considering them
preferable to those MADE oy Great
Britain. The minister said further that
France had Joined Russia and Italy in
supporting the Servian demand for a
railroad concession from the Danube to
the Adriatic.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
Insurance Company Fails

RIO JANEIRO, April 7.-Announce-
ment was made today of the failure of
the General Insurance company Cam
pagnie Generate d'Assurance). 1t is
rumored also that the failure of an
other large company is imminent. The
difficulty of these companies was
brought on by the failure on March
of the Union Bank of Commerce of Rio.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
Girls Lured to Beach, Assaulted
r,u sanciafed Press

SAN FRANCISCO. April THE po-
lice are securing the city for two chauf-
feurs who last night lured two young
women to the ocean beach, where they
were assaulted and left. The girls,
Isabel Hefferman and Lottie Lee, aged
IS and 16 years, respectively, were in
yited to take an automobile ride by
William Brady, chauffeur, and an
other chauffeur whose name is un-
known. They accepted and were as
s,oultad
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
LOCAL

Former coroner found guilty of sign
ing false expense accounts. VIII be
sentenced Friday.
Shriners' circus proves great sue
cess.
Fun making friends targets Tor
groom's shotgun.
Driver killed in runaway accident.
Young men given long terms In prison
on charges of burglary.
Speaker springs surprises at Demo-
cratic league banquet.
witnesses describe Chinese murder.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
NEARLY FIVE MILLIONS
IDLE IN THIS COUNTRY
At Convention of Various Labor Or
ganizations Investigation OF Prob
lens Confronting the Unem-
pIoyed Is Begun
BY Associated d Press.

NEW YORK. April IA convention
of representatives of various labor or
ganizations was held yesterday at the
Hotel Astor to inquire into the number
of unemployed throughout the United
States and the reasons for their idle
ness.
Samuel A. Stodel, representative of
the Industrial Workers of the World,
said that he had prepared statement
of the number of unemployed in thirty
seven states.
"a reasonable estimate of the number
of unemployed throughout the United
States at the present time will be at
least 4,750, ,000,' he said. Stodel asserted
that matters are going to be worse
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
Republicans Carry Tacoma

BY Associated Press.
TACOMA, WASH, April 7.-Thirty-
six out of fifty precincts give Linck
(Rep.), for mayor, 1857; Wright (Dem.),
1856 The Republicans have made a
clean sweep and carried every ward
in the city.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
Robbers Loot Bank
By Associated Press.

BY ASsoclateu Eress'
TOPEKA, Kas., April 7,-Robbers
early this morning dynamited the safe
of the State bank at Huron and es-
caped with $6500. The bank building
was badly wrecked. The robbers es-
capped on a hand car.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
SANTA FE TRAIN WRECKED;
ONE KILLED, TWO INJURED
Hy Associated Press.

ANTIOCH, April 7.-The west bound
Santa Fe passenger train No. ran into
an open switch at Black Diamond about
430 this afternoon. One employe named
B. ]. Dowerd was killed and two other
persons we're injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
MEXICAN OFFICIALS GUESTS
OF AMERICAN ADMIRAL
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
MAGDALENA BAY, April 3, via San
Diego. April THE relations between
the American naval officers and the
Mexican authorities, represented In
chief by Governor Augustin Sanguinez
of Lower California, ever since the
battleships steamed into Magdalena
bay, have been most cordial ana mutu-
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
FOREIGN

Duke of Abruzzi gains consent Of
royal family to wed Miss Elkins Of
West Virginia.
Cupid outwits fond parent at Pan
anna, daughter of consul marrying
young lieutenant against her fathers
wishes.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
COAST

Admiral Evans is still in doubt as to
his ability to be in Los Angeles and
participate in the celebrations planned
in honor of the fleet.
Oil trust absorbs all power companies
in central and northern California.
Big vaudeville performance held on
board battleship at Magdalena.
Trial of Abe Ruef on charge of bribery
is begun in San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
SUMMARY OF THE News
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity:
Fair Wednesday,; light west winds.
Maximum temperature yesterday,
6s degrees; minimum, as degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
"PhlIippines a Pestilence"

Senator Hale spoke of the Philippine
islands as a pestilence which had con-
tributed to the policy of military expan-
sion. He said the general stan would
not now abandon any 'rickety post be-
cause of this proposed military expan-
sion. The army. he said. looked upon
the government revenues as a great
reservoir for appropriations, and the
naval officers, with a few exceptions.
he declared, had the same idea. The
navy, he said. was the second navy of
the world and yet naval men wanted It
(Continued on Page Two)
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-09-22
THREE RECRUITS FOR
COMMISSION RULE

"Say," said Col Sam Parker last
evening, "I've been wanting to come
up and see you. Just put me down for
government by commission. I'm for
that every time
"May L quote you?"
Certainly! Put it strong
"What do you think about it,
'Pop'P'' said the reporter, for "'Pop"
Splitter was in the party, which also
included j. T. McCrossen.
"I agree with Sam,' was the an
swer. Government by commission
would be the best thing for the coun-
try"
"And you, Mr.. McCrossen?'
"You wouldn t have to ask if you
had heard me talking for the past six
months. Look fifteen years ahead and
you will see state of things that
would justify us in having government
by commission as soon as we can get
it. -
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-09-22
PLANNING TOUR
FOR NEWELL
Head of Reclamation Service
Expected on the
Crook.

Governor Frear and Land Commits
sioner Pratt yesterday spent consider
able time planning an itinerary for
Frederick H. Newell, head of the Unit
ed States Reclamation Service, who,
with his wife and C. J. Blanchard of
the Reclamation Service, is expected
here today or tomorrow by the trans
port Crook.
Mr.. Newell will be here until No
vember 5, and during that time it is
planned to give him an opportunity to
visit all parts of the four principal
islands.
1t is possible that the party, which
will include the Governor and Land
Commissioner Pratt, may start by the
Claudine on Friday, visiting Maui. 1t
is not yet certain which way the party
will go around Hawaii 1t seems like
" that the party will land at Kailua
and go by carriage through Kona and
Kau to Honuapo, and thence up
through Kau, Puma and the district of
Hilo to Hilo, and from there around
through Hamakua and Kohala, leaving
the island at Mahukona.
On the other hand, it may be de-
cided to land at Mahukona and visit
Kohala first. Thence go to Waimea
and through the Hamakua region to
Hilo, through Puma and Kau, embark
ing at Kailua. Oahu will be toured
and Kauai likewise.
There are large number of appli-
cations for land and inquiries concern
ing lands. These will, as far as possi-
BILE, be considered on this tour, each
matter being taken up on the land in
question.
Notwithstanding the announcement
that no more lands would be allotted
to settlement associations, applications
from settlement associations continue
to come in. To all these the response
is that while no lands will be allotted
to settlement associations, if the indi-
viduals of the association choose to
apply. their applications will be consid-
cred. In some instances such applicas-
tions have been made and are being
considered.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-09-22
REPUBLICANS OPEN
HEADQUARTERS TO-DAY

Republican headquarters will be open
ed today in the rooms over the Hawai-
ian Trust Company's offices on Fort
street. These rooms were the head
quarters of the party during the first
Of the last campaign, up until the time
the move to Merchant street was made
Chairman Atkinson and Secretary Cas-
tro viii spend a good deal of their time
at headquarters, from where the plans
for the quick organization of the party
will be sent out. P. Maurice McMahon
will be retained as official stenographer
for the Central committee and he will
pound out letters TO the district and pre-
cinct leaders and campaign literature
during the weeks between now and No
yember g.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-09-22
THE CHOLERA SPREADING.
WORSE IN ST. PETERSBURG

PETERSBURG September epidemic
the cholera,
PETERSBURG September
resulting hundred
daily
fighting
reported in this
onstabulary
situation.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-09-22
COUNTY COMMITTEE
ORGANIZES TONIGHT

There viii be a meeting Of the mem
bers of the Republican County Com
mittee at Republican headquarters on
Fort street this evening at half-past
seven, for the purpose Of organizing
the committee. It is supposed that A.
+. Judd will be chosen chairman, with
c. T. Chillingworth as vice. The
t-casurership would 90 to g. H. Cooke
if one precinct were allowed to have
two officers. but with Chillingworth in
a vice chairman, the care of the money
will be voted TO a member from one
Of the country precincts, who, in turn,
will give Cooke his proxy to act for
him. 4. D. Castro viii be secretary,
while p. Maurice MeNahou. the ste
nographer, will be chosen assistant
secretary.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-09-22

Much glass goods and liquor IN bot
ties resting on shelves were destroyed
by being thrown to the floor. Windows
were broken in many places and plas-
ter was cracked in the Inter-Island Of
fee.
The shock was severest in Puueo.
An hour before the shake the lava in
the volcano dropped a hundred feet.
Then. Immediately before the shake, it
rose to almost the level Of the top Of
the pit.
The shock was violent in Hil0 and
also in Puma. Sam johnson was
shaken from his bed.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-09-22
NO MONEY THIS ELECTION
FROM CORPORATIONS
United States Attorney Breckons Said to Have
Received Instructions to Prosecute Any
That Do Contribute.


If corporations contribute, will prosecuted!
question
Attor
judicial construction
insttuting
funds elections