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Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
ALARMED SOCIALISTS
ABJURE PROHIBITION
Volumlnous Report from Finnish Com.
rades Found at Last Moment to
Contain Recommendation
Against Liquor Traffic
By Associated Press.

by ASSOCIATED Press.
CHICAGO, May 1S.-The Socialist ma
tional convention just before final ad-
journment last night committed itself
to prohibition, but instantly reversed
it's action when the mistake was made
clear to the delegates.
The day had been devoted to COM
lnittee reports, and when in the even
ing the report of the Finnish translator
was brought in and was seen to be a
voluminous work q motion was made,
and unanimously carried, that it be
adopted without reading or discussion.
Victor Berger of Milwaukee, however,
remembered that the Finnish element
in the party was enthusiastic on the
prohibition question, and hastened to
scan the report for Objectionable rec
concentrations.
The convention had decided that its
work was finished, had given three
rousing cheers for the "social revolu-
tion," and was singing the "Marseil-
laise," when the searchers fears were
confirmed. Berger sprang on top of a
table and broke up the singing of the
party hymn with lusty shouts.
Comrades" he cried, what an awful
mistake we have made. This is q rec
ommendation we have adopted: we
therefore recommend that a plank pro-
intoxicating liquors be inserted in the
party PLATFORM Why. that is enough
to wipe the party off the map"
After a moments breathless silence
the convention unanimously undid its
rash act and resumed the singing of
the "Marseillaise."
Apart from it's amusing ending the
most interesting feature of the closing
session was a bitter wrangle on the
question of woman suffrage.
The report of the woman's committee,
read by Comrade Mia Tupper Maynard
Of Colorado recommending the appoint
ment of a committee of five with power
to appoint a national organizer and to
conduct an active propaganda for wo-
mans suffrage, was finally adopted.
A resolution was adopted recon-
mending the appointment of commit
tee of five with power to appoint a ma
tional organizer and to conduct an
active propaganda for woman's suf-
frage, was finally adopted.
A resolution was adopted recon-
mending the creation of an associated
Socialistic press service, to supply par
ty papers with news Of interest to So
cialiStS,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
PAPER COMPANY OFFICERS
PUT ON WITNESS STAND
Second Vice President Says His Con.
Germ Is Accused of Sins with
Which 1t Had Nothing
to Do
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, May 1S.-Officials OF
the International Paper company oc-
cupied the stand today in the investf-
CATION being conducted by the spec1al
committee of the house into the wood
pulp and print paper question.
Tom l.. Waller, second vice president
and manager of the sales department
of the company, was the principal Wit
ness. He went into the question OF
contracts his company has with Diff
ferent newspapers, and said that the
increase in the cost of paper by his
company was due in no way to any
combination or pool, but was decided
on by the board of directors after care
full consideration. He complained that
the International Paper company had
been accused either directly or by IN
ference of a great many transactions
with which it had nothing to do.
notwithstanding the fact that the
committee had session tonight 1t
was unable to conclude the taking OF
testimony, but hopes to do so by to-
morrow night.
''If the committee is going to make a
report recommending action by con-
gress, we should make 1t at the earliest
possible moment" said Chairman Mann
tonight. "Of course 1 do not know
what our report will be, but we are
anxious to get it before the house as
soon as possible"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19

as Cape Columbia, and possibly be-
yond. instead of leaving the land at
Point Moss. as / did before. On leav-
ing the land 1 shall make my course
more west OF north than before to
counteract or allow for the easterly
set of the Ice between the north coast
of Greenland and the pole.
II should have reached the pole on
my last trip had it not been for the
circumstances which caused our party
a delay of fifteen days on the ice. The
pole is within our grasp. and II seems n
pity that $4,000 cannot be raised to
make the possibility an accomplish
ment. 1 have approached several
wealthy men and have met with some
fragment, but tho entire amount
must be forthcoming before July 1 or
1 shall not be able to start. l know
much that l did not know on previous,
expeditions, and / have ship that
has been tried and tested for Arctic
work and Is the best that can be had.
All her defects have been overcome
and with that ship and the $4,000 am
positive that I can find the north pole"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
INSTRUCTED DELEGATION
is ALMOST CERTAIN
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
FRESNO. May 1S.-With Bryan men
in control it is practically certain that
the convention will send an instructed
delegation to Denver. Bell stated to
the Associated Press representative to-
night that fully 30 per cent of the dele
gates favored Bryan.
Bell has refused to take hand in the
fight for the election of delegates at
large. Aside from Bell. Nathan Cole
Jr. Of Los Angeles ana Robert M. F1tz-
gerald of Oakland appear to have the
better chances.
The convention adjourned at o'clock
until tomorrow morning.
A committee of ffty-fiVe on platform
and resolutions with Senator A. Cam
inetti as chairman. is endeaVoring to
prepare platform tonight.
OF the eight congressional delegations
who held district conventions this even
ing the following delegates and alter
mates to the national convention were
elected:
First district-Delegates Judge John
f. Baker and John J. Quinn; alter
mates. w. F. Prisk and G. Gray.
Second Observation-Disclosures. Thomas
Fox and W. p. Lynch; alternates, j. G..
Zumwait and John w. Preston
Fourth district-Delegates. Justus S.
Wardell and Charles Edelman; alter
mates, Sidney NJ. Van Wyck Jr and
James Mooney.
Fifth Observation-Disclosures II. \. Blan-
chard and Nicholas Bowden; alter
mates, r. r. Dinnigan and II. A. Horn
lein.
w. H. Rogers of Santa Clara was a
candidate for alternate. He withdrew
his name and was then indorsed by the
district convention for delegate at
large.
Sixth district-Delegates. eX-Mayor
George +. Cats of Stockton and Judge
M. K. Harris of Fresno: alternates,
w. J. Wayte and J. O. Davis.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
SLAYER OF MRS.
MOVES ON TRIAL
Continued from Page One)

mining engineer, 40 years old, who has
seen much of life in the southwest.
1t is said he has one notch on his gun
as the result of an affray in Mexico.
He is we'll educated, has been appar-
emily well provided with money, is an
interesting talker and has made many
fast friends in Los Angeles and
throughout the southwest.
Five years ago he met Mrs. Char
lotte l.. Noyes here. Her husband was
travelling man, living in Boston. Her
old home had been in Newburyport.
and stories of an intimate relation with
a congressman from New Hampshire
and of valuable presents she received
have drifted across the continent.
In 1903 she was divorced from her
husband by a decree rendered in the
courts here. The ground was deser-
ton. Since that time at Ascot and
Arcadia Mrs. Noyes has been a famil-
lar figure. She is said to have had
a system by which she expected to put
the bookmakers to rout and to make
fortune for herself and her compan-
ion. McComas' friendship with the
woman was steadfast. He was here
part OF the time and away at other
times. but when here he always had
entree to her fiat and was a frequent
companion OF hers at the race track.
Woman Shot
February 27. 1908. McComas met her
at the Arcadia track. What they said
to each other is known only TO the
man. The woman is dead.
About / o'clock on the morning of
February 2S McComas. his hands and
face covered with acid, staggered into
the Hotel Pepper. There was a dance
in progress. To the horror Of the
guests the strange and unsightly Wis
itor announced with agony in his voice
that he had shot woman on Little
street.
Police and others hurried to the
apartments of Mrs. Noyes and she was
found lying dead on the floor with two
bullets through her body, one of which
must have killed her almost instantly.
McComas was arrested and later
taken to the county hospital. There he
recovered from his wounds and was
released on bail. He has been at lib
erty since.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
SUPREME COURT DECLARES
FRENCH VESSEL RESPONSIBLE

WASHINGTON, May 1s.-The SUI
preme court of the United States to-
day decided the case of George Des
Lyons and others against La COM
pagnie Generate Transatantique grow
ing out of the sinking of the steamer
La Burgogne III collision with the
British vessel Cromertyshire of Sable
island in 1898, by which $40 lives We're
lost.
appeals that the La Burgogne was re-
sponsible for the accident was sus-
tained, but the finding i'm the lower
court as to the extent Of liability is re-
versed and the owners of La Burgogne
are declared to be liable for 113,419
francs, with interest from the date of
the disaster
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
NAVY BOARD TO ARRANGE FOR
LOCATION AT PEARL HARRoR

By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, May 1s.-Captain
Seaton Schroeder will be president of
a board of naval officers which will
convene at Honolulu on the arrival of
the Atlantic fleet there, and whose
duty it will be to make arrangements
regarding the location of the proposed
Dor.
Congress at its present session made
an appropriation of s1,000,000 to begin
the work. An important question for
the board to consider will be the loca-
ton and dimensions Of the dock.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
MONAGHAN GIVEN N0TRE
DAME UNIVERSITY MEDAL
Late Chief of United States Bureau OF
Consular Reports Honored on oc-
casion of Silver Jubilee
Being Held
BY Associated Press.

CHICAGO, May 1S.-A dispatch to
the Record Herald from Notre Dame
Ind. says: The Laetare medal was for
mally conferred here last night upon
DR. James Charles Monaghan. late
chief of the United States bureau OF
consular reports, former consul to Ger
many and previously professor at Wis
consin and Notre Dame universities.
Yesterday being the silver jubilee
Of the origin of the medal elaborate
services were held In the morning
solemn high mass was sung in Sacred
Heart church by President Cavanaeh.
Rev. John y. Smith of New York city
delivered the jubilee sermon. A BAN
quet followed the comforting exercises.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
TWENTY-FOUR BATTLESHIPS
WILL PASS IN REVIEW
BY Associated Press.


WASHINGTON, May 1S.-Twenty-
four battleships will be reviewed by
President Roosevelt in Hampton roads
February % next, the date of the re-
turn of the Atlantic battleship fleet
from its world cruise.
1t was determined some time ago that
the Wisconsin and Nebraska, con-
structed on the Pacific coast, should be
assigned to the Atlantic fleet, and will
make the return cruise with that Or
ganization.
The battleships Maine and Alabama,
which made the cruise to San Fran
cisco under Admiral Evans, will make
the run home via Suez together, leav-
ing the Pacific coast early in June and
reaching their own station in October.
Secretary Metcalf, who has Just re-
turned from reviewing the fleet at San
Francisco, expressed himself today as
deeply impressed with the benefit the
cruise has had on the ships, officers
and men.
ut is remarkab ble." he said, "the long
cruise should have benefited the ships,
but this is fact. The condition of the
machinery Is said to be improved in
stead of deteriorated by the voyage.
This is hardly more striking than the
effect the voyage has had on the Off
GERS and men. The officers have been
impressed with the efficiency of their
ships as never before, and what is more
satisfactory, have developed an under
standing and friendly cordiality be-
tween the officers and enlisted men
which has not before existed, and even
still more important. an improved con-
dtion in the conduct and feeling of
the enlisted men themselves. I have
no hesitancy in saying that you could
not pick at random 10000 university
men throughout the country who
would give a better account or them
selves than the 10000 men who con-
stitute the personnel of the fleet. The
enlisted men of the navy are very
different class of men than formerly.
The average of the men of the fleet
seemed to be not over 25 years Of age.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
BULKELY CALLS UP HIS BILL
AFFECTING BROWNSVILLE CASE
BY Associated Press.

1NsSOCIdIuu FN7S'
WASHINGTON, May 1S.-In the SEN
ate today MI. Bulkely of Connecticut
called up his bill for the restoration OF
the negro soldiers of the Twenty-hftn
infantry who We're discharged without
honor by the president because OF the
Brownsville affair.
Mr.. Bulkely explained that owing to
the unavoidable absence of Senators
Lodge and Foraker he would not do
more than call attention to his bill at
this time. He said he was satisfied the
people of the country did not approve
the postponement of action until next
December, as agreed upon by the SEN
ate
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
Pulp Mill Burns

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich, May Is
The pulp mill of the Lake Superior
corporation in the Canadian Zoo. across
the river from this city, was destroyed
by fire early today The loss is about
$20O,O 900. 1t is reported this afternoon
that two men are missing, but this is
not certain. The power plant is also
out Of commission as result of the
fire and there are no electric cars run
ming nor any electric lights in the city
fnlaN
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
WIDOWS OF SCIENTISTS
ARE GRANTED ANNUITlES
BY Associated Press.


WASHINGTON, May 1S.-Because of
the great contributions of the late Maj
James Carroll, surgeon u. s. A, and
late acting Assistant Surgeon Jesse w.
Lassear, L. S. A, in connection with
the discovery of the means of prevent
ing, as we'll as the cause and methods
of transmission and propagation or
yellow fever and demonstrating on
their own persons the theory of the
transmission and propagation of infec-
ton by mosquitoes, the house today by
unanimous vote granted their WIDOWS
an annuity for life of s125 per month.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
REPORT ON INCREASE OF
HoMESTEADS WITHDRAWN
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, May 1S.-The senate
today held a short executive session,
nearly half of which was consumed by
Senator Hepburn in filibustering
speech against a conference report on
a bill to increase homestead entries on
non-irrigable lands from 160 to $40
acres, which he declared would apply
to the richest farm lands OF Idaho.
After proceeding for an hour the OBJ
jectionable report was withdrawn.
The conference report on the legis-
lative. executive and judicial appro-
priation bill was received by the
senate.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19

They come from the interior of the
country and are energetic and SELF
respecting.
still another apparent benefit of the
cruise is the advantage to the rleet
which will result in the genuine rlValry
and competition between the ships as
to coal consumption and gunnery. This
alone is a most valuable result
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
Violates Game Laws

BAKERSFIELD, May 1S.-Harry
Dillon, a local sportsman who was con-
victed last week for having more than
fifty mountain trout in his possession.
was rearrested this afternoon for an
other offense committed on the same
OCCASION having more than twenty-five
pounds of fish in his possessian.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
Governor Sparks Improves

RENO, New, May 1s.--Governor John
Sparks of Nevada, who has been in a
critical condition for some months past,
is improving slowly and hopes for his
complete recovery are held out. 1t will,
however, be several days before he is
able to leave his bed without assist
aQCe.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
Aqed Professor Dies

HOPKINSVILLE, KY, May 1S-
Prof. j. II. Coyner, at one time presi-
dent of colleges In Salt Lake City and
Los Angeles, and who had lectured in
all parts of the United States against
Mormonism. died today in this city.
He was 10 years old.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
Launch Rams Torpedo Boat

By
NEWPORT. r. T., May 1S.-The naval
steam launch Breaker today rammed
the torpedo boat Stiletto just off the
lighthouse at the north end Of Goat
island, tearing large hole in her port
side. The Stiletto was beached. No one
was injured. The Breaker was only
slightly damaged. The Stiletto was the
first torpedo boat put into active SER
vice in the navy and is twenty-five
years old.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
Include South America

COLUMBUS. Ohio, May 1S.-The In
ternational Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers at their meeting today de-
cided to include the countries of South
America and Panama in the brother
hood, and a canvass of these countries
for membership will be begun at once.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
Nomination Unconfirned

WASHINGTON, May 1s.-The an
nouncement of the confirmation of the
nomination of United States Judge
Hundley for the northern district of
Alabama made on Saturday last was
an error of the executive clerk of the
senate. Judge Hundley's nomination
has not been confirmed.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
EMPEROR OF AUSTRIA AGAIN
COMPELLED TO TAKE A REST
BY Associated Press.

VIENNA, May 1S.-Emperor Francis
Joseph is again slightly indisposed and
this has made necessary the postpone
ment of all audiences. The physicians
say there is no cause for anxiety, but
the tiring duties connected with the
recent visit OF Emperor William and
the German princes, together with some
slight symptoms of catarrh. make 1t
necessary for his majesty to be care
full.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
Cables Congratulations

MADRID, May 1S.-President Roose-
welt is among the chiefs of state who
yesterday cabled congratulations to
King Alfonso on the occasion of the
twenty-second anniversary of his birth.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
Affirms Saloon Decision

CHICAGO, May 1s,-The appellate
court today affirmed the decision of
the lower court in declaring that the
mayor of Chicago cannot be forced to
close the saloons on Sunday In con-
formity with the statute.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
Evans on General Board
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated PTess
WASHINGTON. May 1S.-Secretary
Metcalf has detailed Admiral Robley
d. Evans to duty with the general
board of the navy, which has to do with
the preparation of plans for naval cam
paigns for use in time of war. After
the admiraTs retirement in August IT
is probable that he will be detailed Tor
special duty with the board.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
Author Dies

CONCORD, Mass, May 1s.-Frederick
May Holland, author of various re-
views, essays and pamphlets, died yes
terday at his residence here, aged IL
years. He was a member Of the Wis
consin Academy of Sciences.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
slan Extraditlon Treaty

WASHINGTON, May 1S-Acting Sec
retary of State Bacon and Ambassador
Bryce OF Great Britain today signed a
treaty which provides regulations for
the extradition of prisoners and for
salvage and wreckage.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
Feel Earthquake

HELENA, Mont, May 1S.-Three
earthquake shocks were felt in this
county last night. At Marysville
dishes were ratified and clocks were
made to strike. NO damage was done.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19

A "HELP WANTED" ad is
specially good news" to many
people just now. Use one as
often as you can!
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
Rains at Redding

REDDING, May 1S.-Copious rain
has fallen for twenty-four hours
throughout Shasta. Trinity and Siski-
you counties. At Redding the total fall
is rs of an inch.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19

Cut coupon spaces provided the and ad
of the for whom wish to vote the person
wish contestant designating in either
of and bring mail the to The Herald
office Do not fail fill in the blank provided for the NUMBER
of the you fail will be impossible to count the
coupon as Information the numbers and other details
of the several contests published elsewhere this mornings
Hera1d Anyon
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
California Ports

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, May 18.-Under sus-
pension of the rules. the house TO-DAY
passed a bill making Monterey and
port Hartford, Cal. supports of entry.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
LATE NEWS IN BRIEF
BY Associated Press.
Dean of Bar Dies

ASHLAND, Wis, May 1s.-W. NJ
Tomkins, dean of the bar of northern
Wisconsin, died today from a cancer Of
the stomach.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-06
Senator Johnsfon's Reasons
 For Voting for ALdrich Bill

supply up to the demand, and it also claims without denial. all the masters or finance in the United States. If these things be true why was no meas ure enacted that would prevent the panic of 1907? The party must really have been deluded by its oft-repeated declarations into actually believing that such thing was impossible while It was in power. It advised the peo- pie to trust in 1t. and struck on from our coin any trust in God. It charged that the panic of 1893 was brought on by the election of the Democratic can- didate for President Possibly next year we shall have 1t explained that the panic of 1907 was caused by the approaching shadow of another Demo- cratic success. No one can deny that. so far as legislation and administra- ton Is concerned, the panic of 1907. was the offspring of the Republican party; whether legitimate or ilIegiti- mate l shall not now consider, but 1t can not be denied that 1t was left on the front steps of the New York Clear Ing House by It's inhuman parents
 Now. Mir. President when the ma Jorify come in here with their Dill. confessing tn cir sins, confessing their sin of omission. and attempting some atonement, striking out railroad bonds and emitting many things that they would like to add and adding some they do not quite relish, I feel that 1t would he cruel not to lend them helping hand. voted for the substi-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-06
THE REASON Why E. c. Fowler Continues to Recommend VlnoI,

First-Because 1t is not a patent med icine and 1t contains besides tonic iron all of the medicinal curative elements of cod liver oil actually taken from fresh cods' flyers, but without a drop of oil to nauseate and upset the stom- ach and retard its work: therefore wherever oldfashinned cod liver oil or emuisions will do good. Vinol will do far more good.
 Seeond-Because Vinol acts first up- on the stomach. creates a healthy ap- petite. strengthens and tones up the digestive organs. purifiss and enrichas the blood. and, in a natural manner, restores health and strength.
 Third-Because Vinol contains no In- furious drugs to react upon the sys- tenn; every ingredient being named on the label. a patient knows exactly what he is taking.
 Fourth-Beeause we never sold any thing In our store that gave such unl- versal satisfaction for old people, weak, sickly women and children, nursing mothers, and to bHiid up the system after a severe sickness, and for roliev- ing hacking coughs chronic colds, bronchitis and all throat and lung troubles.
 Try Vinol on our guarantee. E. c. Fowler Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-06
CHAPTER xxIV. MOIta's WarninE.

There are moments when it is sheer foolishness to count risks; and that was one of them for me.
 went right up to Giuseppe. Say that again. Giuseppe, if you dare.
 He gave way a step and drew his knife, the others following his ex- ample as they closed up to his side.
 'You are a traitor. you dog he re- peated, encouraged by the promise of the support of his friends.
 Hot with rage and needless of the others upIifted knives. I sprung at him before the words were we'll out of his mouth, and caught his right hand in my left as he was in the act of rush ing at me. dragged him forward before the rest had time to strike, and levelled my revolver at them
 stand back" I called loudly '1eave us two to settle this for ourselves
 My old reputation stood in good stead. They slunk back. murmuring
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-06

tuts offered by the Senator from Texas fMr. Bailey), and while I find I can not get exactly such a blu as would like I am now confronted with a choice be- tween this bill and the Fowler bill and believing this bill to be far wiser and much less dangerous than the oth- er I shall vote for its passage"