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Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-19
GASOLINE ON
BARGE BLOWS
UP; 2 KILLED
SUBMARINE BOATS ARE BADLY
INJURED
THREE MARE ISLAND NAVY MEN
SERIOUSLY HURT
Chief Machinist May Killed and Many
Forced to Leap Into Water.
One Drowned, Unable
to Swim
tBy Associated Press.1

VI ALLEJO, Sept. 18.-An explosion
" of $50 gallons of gasoline on board
a barge moored abreast the sub
marine boats Grampus and Pike at
the Mare island navy yard this after
noon resulted in the death of Chief Ma
chinist Teddy May the drowning OF
another and the injury of Lieutenant
]. S. Townsend, Chief Gunners Mate
w. H. Leahy and Chief Gunner's Mate
Morris.
Both the submarines were badly
scorched. The tender Fortune and the
l.tug Unadilla were also injured, the lat
ter having been moored abreast the
submarines, and Immediately caught
fire.
The explosion occurred without warn
ing, throwing the flames in all direc-
tions
1t was the most spectacular fire ever
seen in the navy yard. Men were forced
to jump overheard to escape the
flames
When the fire was got under control
one man was found to be missing. He
is said to have been aboard the barge
Immediately preceding the explosion.
He plunged overheard and was un-
able to swim. Efforts to locate the
body have been unsuccessful.
Following the explosion the flames
spread down the hatchways of the sub
marine, entombing the men like rats.
They escaped only with difficulty.
The barge was used as workshop
for the crew of the submarines.
1t is supposed some passing work.
man dropped a match, causing the ex-
plosion. The injured men will recover.
The damage to the boats has not yet
been estimated.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-19
THREE DROWNED
Off SHIP COLON
Reaches Panama Port, Half-Masted
After Terrific Encounter with
Hurricane-Decks Swept
by Sea
TBy Associated Press. ]

COLON, Sept. 1s.-The steamship
Colon. half-masted and showing other
evidences of distress. came limping into
port early this morning. She had been
battered by the hurricane encountered
Sunday.
Three members of her crew lost their
lives while engaged in the hold in re-
pairing a water tank.
The Colon belongs to the Panama
Steamship company. She left New York
September 10 and encountered the hur-
ricane Sunday north of Wallin island.
The wind blew 100 miles an hour and
tremendous seas swept over the vessel
The state rooms and dining saloon
were flooded one of the smokestacks
was carried away and three boats were
washed overheard.
The members of the crew drowned
were Second Assistant Engineer VIM
Lilly, j. Olsen. the carpenter. and r.
Barthl, water tender.
The steamer Colon formerly was the
Mexico of the New York and Cuba Mail
Steamship company.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-19
FORAKER ADMITS HE WAS
ATTORNEY FOR STANDARD

CINCINNATI, Sept. 1S.--That he had
been several years ago an attorney for
the Standard Oil company, but that
such employment had nothing to dc
with matters pending in congress or in
which the federal government is inter-
ested, is the substance OF brief state
ment made today by Senator Foraker
in answer to charges made by William
John d. Archbold of the STANDARD
oil company made the following state
ment today In New York:
"Such correspondence and relations
as may have had years ago with
Senator Foraker were entirely proper
and legitimate"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-19
SZECHENYlS IN
AUTO ACCIDENT
COUNT AND COUNTESS HURT
IN HUNGARY
NobIeman and His American Wife,
Formerly Gladys Vanderbilt, In
Wreck - Have Bought
New Castle
rBy Associated Press.l

LONDON, Sept. ia news agency
dispatch from Vienna says that Count
and Countess Szechenyi have suffered
an automobile accident in Hungary.
The injuries, however, were confined
to shock and few bruises.
The couple was returning from the
Hungarian army maneuvers when their
car ran into the pillar of bridge and
was wrecked.
Hungary has not ceased to be amazed
at the outlay. of money made by Count
Szechenyl since he brought home his
bride, who was Gladys Vanderbilt.
The count is said to have purchased
another castle and large estate and has
made extensive improvements on his
ancestral castle.
Recently the Szechenyis have been
annoyed, it is alleged, by the fraudu-
lent use of their name in floating a
publication to which, they contend, they
did not lend their Endorsement.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-19
AEON WRECKED:
ALL ABOARD ARE
CAMPED ASHORE
LONG MISSING SHIP REACHED
IN GALE
PASSENGERS AND CREW SAFE is
MESSAGE
Five Hundred Bags o. Mall saved
Cargo Doomed-captain Reaches
Island Of Tanning After
Hard Trip
IBy Associated Press.l

VICTORIA, 3. c., Sept. B.-Caole
" advices from Tanning island state
that the steamer Aeon, which left
San Francisco July for Auckland via
Apia and was considerably oVeIoue,
was carried on Christmas isianu Wy
the strong currents setting on snoie
and became a total wreck. :,
The ships company, fifty in all, look
to the boats and landed at small set
Element facing the lagoon, all saIe;
There are four women and two chill
dren, mostly wives of OFFICERS OF the
United States battleship squadron, VINO
took passage to join their husbands In
Australia. Including Mrs. Patrick, wife
of Chaplain Patrick, and family.
All are camping on Christmas island
awaiting rescue, The Aeon is fast on
the Coral island, nertially full of wa
ter and wrecked beyond hope OF sal
wage. but the 800 bags of mail abroad
were likely to be recovered.
Cargo Large One
The cargo included salmon and two
million feet redwood and some gaso-
line engines One of these was fitted
in a ships boat to take Captain Dow
ME. the second officer and two officers
to Tanning island, lying fourteen miles
northwest, to cable news of the dis
aster.
Some of the salmon and general
merchandise was recovered and taken
ashore with the ships boats and
stock of water, the supply on Christ
mas island being poor Captain Downie
had a difficult time reaching Tanning
island.
The engine fitted In the ships boat
refused to work and the boat was
rowed back to Christmas island, where
1t was refitted.
Has Long Trip
After long trip he reached Tanning
island this morning. This crew was
treated kindly by the staff of the Fan
ming island cable station. The steamer
Manuka of the Canadian-Australian
line fortunately is making call at
Tanning island to land supplies on her
fourth voyage on Tuesday next.
1t Is expected she will make call
at Christmas island and take off the
survivors of the Aeon. who viii be
landed in Sydney by the Manulxa.
Meanwhile the survivors have plenty of
food and water and there is shelter for
the women In the houses of work.
ing camp of some pearl fishermen en-
ployed by British company.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-19
MAY RETURN TO
VISIT AMERICA
MRS. FIELD-DRUMM0ND WILL
LEAVE EUROPE
Report In London Millionaire wife OF
Lord Muncaster's Grandson and
Husband Are Very
Happy
Especial to The Herald ]

LONDON, Sept. 1S.--Mrs. Marshall
Field -Drummond, late widow of the
famous Chicago multi-millionaire mer-
chant but more recently the bride OF
Maldwin Drummond, grandson of Lord
Muncaster. may return in a few weeks
to Chicago to visit her old home and
her many American friends, who are
anxious to pay her their respects since
she has become the wife of Mr.. Drum
mond.
The wedding, which occurred at the
Westminster registry office and was
attended by only the two sons of Mrs.
Field and the Duke of Westminster
was without pomp or display, but was
regarded as one of the society events
of the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Drummond appear ex-
ceptionally happy, and Mrs. Fields
English friends declare 1t undoubtedly
has been a marriage of unquestionable
love and romance, the brides millions
Notwithstanding.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-19
CARNEGIE SAYS EMPEROR
COULD STOP ALL WARFARE

BERLIN, Sept. 1S.-Representative
Bartholdt, president of the American
group of the Interparliamentary
union, today read the letter sent him
by Andrew Carnegie. in which the writ
er declared Emperor William had the
power to abolish war among civilized
nations by asking Great Britain,
France and the United States to unite
with him in keeping the peace. The
letter created sensation and was
greeted with energetic applause.
Emperor William has sent telegram
thanking the delegates for their mes
sage of greeting sent him yesterday
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-19
ALLEGED SHANGHAIED MAN
ENDS LIFE ABOARD VESSEL

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 1S.-Charles
Heimann, landsman, who had signed
as ember of the crew of the
schooner Annie E. Campbell, today
killed himself on the vessel by shooting
himself. An investigation is being
made by the police and coroner, it be-
ing alleged that Heimann had been
shanghaied.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-19
PASSENGER ON TRAIN
BELIEVED HER TICKET
FOR ESPRIT WORLD

ROSEBURG, Ore. Sept. 1S.-Display-
ing evidence of being demented, Mrs.
L. L. Reed, aged so, was taken off the
northbound flyer and turned over to the
county authorities for examination.
The woman holds a railroad ticket
from San Francisco to Seattle, and
word of her plight has been sent to
relatives in the former city.
While on the train the woman be-
came hysterical and declared she was
going to the spirit world
At a preliminary examination last
evening Mrs. Reed at first talked about
meeting a man named CHAMPION in
Seattle, but afterward conversed in a
rambling and incoherent manner
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-19
HILL WOULD BUILD
FEWER BATTLESHIPS
WOULD TAKE THE MONEY TO
ERECT SCHOOLS
Railway Magnate Favors Only One
War Vessel and Establishment
of Many More AsricuI-
turaI. Colleges
[By Associated Press. ]

CROOKSTON, Mimi, Sept. 1S.-"If I
had my way would build couple of
warships less, vet one would be
enough, and / would take the $5.000,000
which 1t would cost and with it con-
struct 1000 schools of agriculture with
in the United States" declared James
j. Hill, chairman of the board of directs
ors of the Great Northern railway, at
the dedication of Stephen hall, an ag-
ricultural institution, yesterday
Mr.. Hill stated with the present birth
rate the country would not be able to
take care of its own people, let alone
the prospect of exporting grain to Eu-
rope, unless the farmers studied the
science of agriculture and learned how
to raise more bushels to the acre than
they are able to do at present.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-19
GIRL, DARED, TAKES
1900 VOLTS; LIVES
Recovery of Chicago Maid Declared
to Demonstrate Old Theory
That Electricity Does
Not Kill
JBy Associated Press.]

CHICAGO. Sept. 1S.-Mollie Frank.
12 years old, 263 Emerald avenue. is
alive and we'll after receiving into her
body 1900 volts of electricity, 800 volts
more than is administered to con-
demned prisoners in the penal institu-
tions of New York and Ohio.
Several companions last evening
dared her to climb an electric light pole
and touch wire.
She made the ascent, touched the live
wire and fell unconscious to the
ground.
The girl was later revived and she
will recover, the doctors say.
A physician who attended the child
said that the recovery of the girl added
another argument to be used by the
medical men who charge that persons
who suffer the death penalty by means
of electricity are not killed by the cleo
tric shock but by the knife of the sur
geon who performs the official autopsy
or by dissolution in the grave.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-19
ALLEGES DIPLOMATS
SISTER THREW BRICK
Girl viii Be Examined as to Her
Sanity-Brother Was Durham
Stevens, Killed In Bay
City
IBy Associated Press.l

OAKLAND. Sept. 1S.-Miss Rosalie
Stevens, one of the two surviving sis
ters of Durham Stevens, the American
diplomatic representative of Japan to
Korea, who was killed in San Fran
cisco, was taken to the receiving hos
pital today to be examined as to her
sanity.
Complaint against her was made by
Percy w. Rochester, manager of the
United Materials company of San
Francisco.
According to the complaint Miss Ste
vens yesterday threw bricks through
Rochester's front door and threatened
to cut his heart out
In reply to Rochester's complaint
Miss Stevens asserts she has been
troubled with very severe pains in one
of her ears that has caused her to cry
out at night.
Rochester lives next door. Both the
Stevens sisters, deny the charges.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-19
40 SMOTHERED
BY FIRE FUMES
BLAZE IN STORAGE PLANT Is
ALMOST FATAL
Many Men Taken from Burning Puild-
ing, but All Except Two Are
Revived-FIremen Worst
Injured
IBy Associated Press. ]

ST. JOSEPH. Mo-, Sept. 1S-Forty
men were overcome by heat and smoke
in a fire which threatened the de-
struction of Swift & Co.'s packing
plant in South ST. Joseph last night.
With the possible exception of Alex
ander Mason, a hose company fore
man, and George Heaston, fireman,
all are out of danger.
The fire started in a basement OF
the cold storage building and it was
not under control until 6 o'clock this
morning. The loss is about 100000.
The operation of the plant will not
be interfered with.
Foreman Mason tied a rope about
his waist and went into the basement
to fight the blaze. where he fell un-
conscious and was dragged out more
dead than alive by the f1remen.
Fire Chief Kane and o. w. Waller,
general manager of the plant, were
among those overcome, but have al
most recovered.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-19
FRIEND OF RUFF
ALSO ARRESTED
rRv Associated Press.

\ SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1S.-John J.
West, an associate of Abraham Ruef,
was arrested today on an indictment
returned by the grand jury, charging
him with an attempt to influence
veniremen in the case of Ruef now
on trial on the charge of bribery.
West was discharged on furnishing a
bond of 100000
The indictment of West follows that
of Attorneys Frank ]. Murphy and A.
S. Newurg, who are also accused OF
attempting to influence prospective
Jurors in the case of Ruef.
Alonzo G.. Mcfarland, foreman OF
the grand jury, today said that that
body had not yet finished it's investi-
CATION of the matter.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-19
SIX MORE DEATHS IN
MANILA OF CHOLERA
Twenty-three New Cases Reported,
but Epidemic Is Decreasing.
Great Storm Now
Drenches City

four hours ending here this morning
saturday. twenty-three new cases of
cholera and six deaths have been re-
ported.
The epidemic continues to recede.
A great storm is now drenching
Manila and it is believed this will
greatly assist in cleaning the city.
A typhoon is raging off the coast
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-19
Cholera Amona Soldiers

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 1S-The
Asiatic cholera has taken a strong
foothold in the garrisons of st. Peters
burg, and over 400 soldiers have been
stricken. In the twenty-four hours
ending at noon today there were 1896
new cases of civilians and 1875 deaths
from cholera in the capitol.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-19
Deaths from Cholera

Annoy, China. Sept. 18.-The native
cholera hospitals report total of thir-
teen deaths from cholera for the ten
days ending Thursday.
The total deaths from all causes in
Annoy Thursday was seventeen.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-19
THE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and Vicinity:
Cloudy, unsettled weather Saturday;
possibly light showers by night; light
south wind. Maximum temperature
yesterday, 73 degrees; minimum, 55
degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-19
LOCAL

German singing societies will begin fes-
tivar of music at Simpson auditorium to-
night.
Downey and Buena Vista avenues are to
become part of North Broadway.
Aged traveller is awarded damaged from
Pullman company for injury to his health.
Polytechnic high school wants grand
plano and discords occur in school board.
Auditors report shows city had property
valued at $40. 100000.
Prompt action of young woman saves
companion from horrible death.
Five Los Angeles clubs will abide by law
and stop sale of liquors, but California and
Jonathan will resist.
wednesday is last day on new regstra-
tion for those who would vote at national
election.
Lawyer, insane on religious subjects. is
sent to asylum.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-19
MANGLED BODY OF A BOY
FOUND ON RAILWAY TRACK

OAKLAND, Sept. 1S.-The mangled
body of Victor Margutti, 19-year-old
boy, was found last night at Bergman
station, North Berkeley, by a passen-
ger. The boy had been struck and
killed by train
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-19
Bio Strike Threatened

MANCHESTER, Eng, Septy 1S.-Un-
less the long standing wage dispute is
settled today 100000 cotton operatives
will be locked out tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-19
FOREIGN

Word received in British Columbia port
from ship Aeon. wrecked on island; passen-
gers safe. 4 W
American battleship fleet sails from Al
bany, Australia for Manila
six more deaths from plague In the Phil
ippines. nrt
steamer Colon arrives at Colon, Panama,
badly battered three OF crew drowned in
terrible hurricane.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-19
COAST

Expert German chemist in San Francisco
saved from suicide.
Oakland man alleges sister OF former
diplomat threw bricks at him.
Texas suspect fits description of man
wanted in San Jose for murder Of six per-
sons.
woman on train in oregon thinks she has
ticket for spirit world.
Fresno man found guilty of murder in
first degree for staying rival with gun
Gasoline explodes on barge in San Fran
cisco: two dead, several injured
San Diego hospital fatalities as result Of
mistake made by nurse. now number four
and twosvictims are still seriously Ill.
San Luis Obispo chloroform porch climber
again at work
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-19
EASTERN

Bryan gets tremendous reception in New
York; addresses vast multitude.
Chicago girl. on a dare, touches live wire;
$500 volts pass through body; she will re-
cover
New York man who recently sued million
aire for alternating affections OF his noted
actress wife is shot in melee.
Orville Wright not baffled; Will recover
from accident and try again.
Foraker admits he was once attorney Tor
Standard oil company
Eagle attempts to carry on baby In New
York
Mark Twain's home in Connecticut robbed
and burglars caught.
Forty almost smothered to death by cold
storage plant fire in st. Joseph. Mo.
Supposed dead man returns to Chicago
when attempt is made to settle his estate.
Auction OF babies proposed by Salvation
ARMY arouses Colorado villagers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-22
HEIR TO A FORTUNE.
Grandson of Sir Malcolm Inglis 10 Be-
ing Searched for.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2l.-A title and q
fortune Of perhaps million dollars are
awaiting five year old boy in America
provided the boy can be found. Search
il being made for him all over the coun-
try and Darwin G. De Cola, q san
Francisco lawyer is now in New York
prosecuting the search. The boy is the
heir of Sir Malcolm Inglis, who died
in Dublin three years ago, leaving .
very large fortune A number Of years
ago VIM. Inglis left Ireland after q DIS
agreement with his father and came 70
America. It Is known that he married
a New York girl, but none Of the Dublin
family know who she was. For some
time Malcolm Inglis sent small re-
mittance to his son in America, but
whe he heard Of his marriage even this
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-22
ROMAN CATHOLIC CENSUS.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. Jan. 2l.-There
are l3.s77.426 Roman Catholics in the
United States according to the advance
sheets of the 1908 Wiltzius Catholic
directory, published in this city. These
figures show an increase Of 7SS,093 over
last year. Including the Catholic popu-
lation Of the Philippines, which amounts
to 100000 and adding the 100000
Catholic population of Porto Rico and
the $4,000 Catholics Of the Hawaiian
Islands, the entire Catholic population
under the U. S. flag amounts to ~,
Ols,s9S. All figures are submitted to
the directory published by the various
archbishops and bishops.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-22
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HOME-BRAINS, 0ME-HANDS.

Astoria has made up its mind to
tackle its own future and wiring its
own successes from the Box of Pam
dora by clever and opportune use of her
own brains and hands; at least, in all
the initial steps requisite. There are
a number Of strong cards ready for the
playing; several already being played
and more still in the deck; and, so far,
the deal looks assuring for some very
pronounced winnings in 1908.
We have clear.cut notions Of what
we want and some not unclever ideas
Of how TO go about achieving It; our
only. trouble in the past being, that we
were satisfied to hold what was deemed
to be the cardinal prestige Of location
and natural equipment, and that it was
the business Of the outsider to come in
and exploit things for bis own and our
mutual, advantage: Now, we think diff
ferently. We will start our own mills,
set up our own port, dig for our own
oil, reduce our own ores, prepare our
own clays, build our own docks, charter
our own ships, strive for our own com
merce, and, generally, "do those things
we have left unione."
At all events we play our string
bring our available and dependable
agencies up to point Of efficiency ant
demonstrable value, that will warran
the outsider in coming to our assist
ance and perfecting the processes o
development and realization: And nj
place on earth can do more than that
unless she be favored more abundantl.
than Astoria, which is hardly possible.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-22
USUAL INSURANCE FAKE.
Illinois Institution Fails to Make Good
and Ia Sued.

CHICAGO. Jan. ALA bill attacking
the solvency Of the provident Annuity
Life Association and asking for the APP
pointment of a receiver was filed yes.
terday by Mrs. Belle D. Green. Bloom
ington. H.. widow Of director, Ac'
coriing TO the declaration the company
agreed to pay 5000 gold bond upon
the death OF any subscriber in monthly
installments OF 500
Mrs. Gleen denies that she has re-
ceived any money from the association
A. L. Demange. OF Bloomington, Is
president OF the company.
Mrs. Green's husband was one OF 500
persons who made the organization pos
sible October 10, 1897. BY paying pre-
liminary expenses and the amount Of
the FIRST assessment before u charter was
issued. Green died November 81, after
having paid due, but without having re
ceived possession OF the policy.
Since her death, 1t Is declared. officers
of the association have refused 10 pay
the installments due under the alleged
contract and are said to have offered
to turn to Mrs. Green the dues received
BY them from her husband.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-22

was stopped and from that time on
father and son did not communicate with
each other William went 10 San Fran
cisco and all trace was lost Of him, OK
cept the word 10 his old home that two
sons and daughter had been born TO
luglis and his wife. Three and a half
years ago the father was knightei and
six months later ho died. His second
son claimed the estate, but a search was
finally instituted for tho elder son. Not
long after the San Francisco earthquake
lettor was received In Dublin from
Mrs, Inglls in San Francisco saying her
husband was dead and that she was
about to move from San Francisco, She
did not say where she was going and
gave no details Of her family. Mr. Dc
Cola was employed by tho Dublin at
torneys for the estate 10 truce VIM.
lnglis or his heir mglis' grave was
found IN San Francisco but no trace OF
his wife and family could be found. Mr.,
Do Cola has now come to New York,
believing that Mrs. lnglis may have
como back to her relatives.