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stills In the hands of the translators.
When the press news was communi-
Gated to the emperor by the adJutant
on duty at 6 o'clock in the morning
the emperor was greatly distressed, as
he was especially fond of the crown
prince, of whom he saw much during
his visit to Portugal in 1905.
The emperor at once telegraphed TO
the queen and Prince Manuel his con-
dolences, and later directed that the
court should go into mourning for three
weeks He also recalled the invitations
to the court ball which was to have
been held on wednesday next.
Shortly before noon the emperor
called on the Portuguese minister. DR..
Pindella. at the legation, and expressed
his sympathy in tho warmest terms.
The Portuguese minister, who only re-
Gently returned from Lisbon, gave his
majesty various details concerning the
political situation in his country when
he left for Berlin.
The American ambassador, Charlie
magne Tower, and all the other ainbas-
sailors and foreign ministers also called
at the Portuguese legation.
The general official view here APP
ears to be that the death of King
Carlos and the crown prince is great
for Portugal, as 1t was be-
lieved that the king would have sue
ceeded in establishing reforms
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TURN CANAL BACK TO FLUSH
MEXICO'S SEWER SYSTEM
Vlqa's Waters VIII Hereafter Flow
Into Capital City Of Sister Re-
public After Outlay Of
100000

The huge sewers which form a por-
ton of the splendid drainage system OF
the City of Mexico will soon be flooded
with a greater supply OF water than
has ever been available before, accord
ing to Mexican guests staying at the
Hollenbeck.
This will remove perplexing prob
lem to the engineers since new subdi-
visions have been opened around the
city
The department of communications
will inaugurate what is known as the
Tlaxcala lock, to connect the historic
Viga canal (known officially as the Ma
tional canaD with the canal of TezoIi-
tie, which for a number Of miles runs
parallel with the Viga, but in an OPP
posite direction.
Owing to miscalculation by the en-
gineers many years ago, the small canal
which has connected the two larger
canals at Tlaxcala was so placed as to
permit the flow of water from the Viga
into the Tezontle canal. In this way
volumes OF water of the Viga which
should have found their way to Mexico
City for flushing purposes were diverted
from the proper course and irrigated
the fields along the smaller and less
important canals.
The new $685. 900 lock under construc-
ton for year will reverse the order
of things, and the Viga will empty
millions of gallons into the city pipes.
The lock is of masonry and iron and
practically indestructible. There will
be considerable canoe traffic on the
new lock.
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PRETENpER TO THRONE NOT
CONNECTED WITH OUTRAGE

BY Associated Press.
VIENNA, Feb. 2.-The statement was
made at the Portuguese legation today
that the assassins of the king We're
anarchists and not subjects of the Por-
tuguese monarchy. The Portuguese
minister here telegraphed to his gov
eminent that he was convinced that
Dom Miguel de Braganza, the preten-
der TO the throne. is in no wise con-
nected with the affair.
Dom Miguel has for some time past
been travelling In Italy and he is now
staying at Via Reggie. The members
Of bis Immediate family and other rela-
tives held a council here today, and
their Immediate advisers assured the
family that Dom Miguel had no chance
Whatever Of obtaining the throne, not
withstanding the strong Republican
movement. The present dynasty. rep
resented by Prince Manuel, they de-
cIared. possesses the sympathies OF the
majority of the Portuguese people.
Rumors have been circulating ON the
continent that Dom Miguel is not far
from the Portuguese frontier at the
present time, awaiting developments,
but his relatives enphatieally deny
this.
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PASTOR RESIGNS TO
TAKE UP GREAT WORK
RECTOR OF ST. PAUL's CHURCH
WILL ENTER NEW FIELD
Announcement That Popular Minister
VIII Leave Pulpit Comes as Sad
Surprise to Members OF
the Congregation

Although it has been rumored that
DR.. ]. j. wilkins, dean and rector OF
st. PauPs pro-cathedral. was to give up
that high position in-order to establish
the S5,000,000 fund for aged and inf1rm
clergy of the Episcopal church the an
nouncement by DR.. wilkins at the pro-
cathedral yesterday morning that the
vast work would take up his entire
time, necessitating his withdrawal from
parish work, came as a sad surprise TO
his pensioners.
DIR. Wilkins, with his wife, came here
seven years ago to assume the deanship
and rectorship of the pro-cathedral,
since which time he has occupied that
dual position which is second only 10
the bishop of the diocese. During that
time Dr.. Wilkins has won the high re-
gard Of the Episccpalians of the do
cese as we'll as of the citizens, regard
less of creed, and has also won for him
self an enviable reputation as pulpit
orator
The pro-cathedral parish has enlarged
in every way and many improvements
have been added, including the refnod-
cling of the church anc the erection or
substantial parish house, aside from
large sums of money raised for various
church purposes.
The work of DR.. wilkins in Los An
geles has been successful in every re-
spect and the greatest harmony. mas
reigned between rector and people at
a. times
Position One Of Trust
The idea of raising the s5,000,00o for
fund for infirm clergy OF the church
was proposed at the diocesan convention
last year by Bishop johnson, and at
the general convention of the church
held last October in Richmond Dr.
IVY. - at
able to present the project before the
convention. That selection was proved
to be correct by the great enthusiasm
which DIR. wilkins created and by his
eloquent address.
At that time DR.. Wilkins was placed
in charge of the work to create the
fund and to act as general secretary.
on his return many misgivings were
felt regarding his probable departure.
but as time went on and no announce
ment was made 1t was hoped that he
would hold his position here and direct
the work of securing the fund.
However, the many friends OF the
doctor and his wife, while sad at their
departure, realize the importance of the
position intrusted to DR.. Wilkins,
which will be one Of the greatest help
as we'll as one of the most trusted In
the Episcopal church of the country.
DR.. and Mrs. Wilkins will make their
headquarters in st. Louis, Mo-, their
old home.
A meeting of the vestry of st. Pauls
pro-cathedral will be held next Thurs
day night, when DR.. wilkins will
formally present his resignation as
dean and rector of the pro-cathedral.
No definite time has been set by Dr.
Wilkins for his departure. 1t is prob
able many parish affairs will be given
in his honor before leaving the city,
where he has become so popular.
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ITALIAN PUBLIC HoRRiFlED;
POPE Plus MUCH AFFECTED

BY Associated PreSs
ROME, Feb. s.-The whole press and
public are Mortified and express vio-
lent Indignation at the assassinations
in Lisbon, although doubt is expressed
py tho newspapers as to the advisa-
bility of attempting to rule a country
by Premier frances system Of dicta-
torship. The mourning at the court Is
deep ard sincere, and everywhere SYM
pathy is heard for Queen Amelia, who
is most popular in Rome, her goodness
1ivaling that of her sister, the duchess
of Aosta, who is worshiped by the peo-
pie.
King Victor Emmanuel has ordered
the observance of strict mourning for
thirty days and has Cancelled all court
functions for an indefinite period.
Dowsger Queen Margherita, to whom
the announcement of the tragedy at
Lisbon> was a great shock, as 1t re-
called to her the murder of King Hum
bert, at Monsea in 1900, sent a message
to Queen Amelie saying: None better
than myself can understand your ter
rible misfortune"
The nope was most distressed this
morning when Cardinal Merry Del Val
communicated to him the tragedy in
ali its details.
poor Ameliai'' said the pope, "she
may now really be called the saint
queen"
After sending a telegram of condol-
ence the pope asked the cardinal to go
personally to the Portuguese embassy
and express the papal sympathy
Senior Martins d'Antas, the aged
Portuguese ambassador and dean of
the diplomats accredited to the vati-
can, was i'll ii. bed when notified of
the death of the king and crown
prince. He burst into tears, and amid
sobs only was able to murmur that the
murderers were towards.
The pope has ordered funeral serv-
ice for the late king and prince in the
Sistine chapel on Thursday. Cardinal
Merry Del VA conducts the service in
the presence OF the sacred college, the
papal court, the diplomatic corps and
| the aristocracy of Rome.
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also the next court at buckingham
palace have been cancelled as token
of respect for the memory of the King
and prince.
Dispatches from Lisbon say that the
strictest censorship is still maintained
by the government, and in consequence
the official reports that the assassins
were anarchists instead of Republicans
are received with reserve here. The
censored kilograms state the effect
of the assassinations has been to
strengthen the monarchist feeling
among the masses and that the army
spirit and discipline are perfect.
Statements regarding political condi-
lions in Portugal will be regarded sus-
piciously throughout Europe until news
through uncensored channels becomes
available.
An unconfirmed news agency dispatch
dated Lisbon declares that another SEN
sational episode occurred this after
noon, when a party of armed Republi-
cans attacked the residence of Premier
Franco.
The dispatch says the military guard.
ing the premier's residence exchanged
a. fusillade with the Republicans,
wounding several of them.
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BELIEVED AssAsslNs TRIED
TO KILL ENTIRE FAMILY


BY Associated Press
MADRID, Feb. 2.-According to
rews received here, the assassinations
of King Carlos and the crown prince
we're executed under the orders of
the Republican Ferreira, and the in
tention was to assassinate the whole
Portuguese royal family.
Premier Franco had an intimation OF
these intentions, and, fearing that the
police would be unable to give the
royal family adequate protection at
Villa Vicosa, had arranged for their
return 10 Lisbon, taking many pre-
cautions for their safe journey, such as
stationing special service police and
detectives at various points and oecu-
pying the landing stage by strong
forces. Crossing the Tagus by steamer
was advised by him in preference to
the long route by railroad. where pro-
iective measures would be more diff
dcult.
1t seems that altogether some thirty
men concerned in the plot were Sc
creted amonC the trees along the Villa
Vicosa road, In the vicinity of the
landing stage and at other points
along the route.
A group was stationed in the Praco
do Commerce.. There were a dozen
men in this group, and all of them
wore long cloaks TO conceal their
weapons.
1t is even stated that the Portuguese
governrr ent has proofs that several
men prominent in the Republican par
", including one former minister be-
longing to the Regeneration party,
were concerned in and betrayed the
costs of the plot. Some of these men,
II is said, have escaped across the
frontier
rr,.~ T1.-4,,.~,.x-o -rox,ary want baa ra-
quested the Spanish authorities to
suard 'he frontier and prevent further
escapes, and rigorous measures have
been taken in all the Portuguese ports
to arre5t any suspected persons at
tempting to leave the country.
Bombs Seized
During the night following the as
sassinations the police of Lisbon dis
covered and seized a large store of
bombs and arms and Republican
proclamations and arrested a number
of Republicans and Regenerados, in
Guiding a few well-known men.
The reported attack on Premier
Frances house would seem to indicate
that there was foundation for the re-
ports current OF the intention of the
after wiping out the
members of the royal household, to
kill Franco and proclaim republic.
1t is stated here that Queen An1elie
only escaped by a miracle, several bull
let's striking her hat, the murderers
having fred with deadly intent at the
heads CT their victims.
Two OF the remaining dead regicides
have been Identified as store clerks,
one being named Alfredo Costa. :,
At a meeting OF the council of state
tonight Premier Franco and the chiefs
OF the Frogressist and Regenerationist
parties offered the king their support
for a coalition ministry, which the
king accepted.
The cabinet has resigned, and it is
that Admiral .Fereira de
Amaral will form coalition cabinet.
This action indicates that the oppo-
nents of Premier Franco have decided
to abandon their differ
ences and unite with him in an at
tempt to save the monarchy.
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SENSATION CAUSED IN PARIS
RY NEWS OF AWFUL TRAGEDY

BY Associated Press.
PARIS. Feb. $50 great was the
shock experienced at the Portuguese
legation here over the announcement
of the assassination of the king and
crown prince that at first dispatches
from Madrid giving an official view OF
the events at Lisbon scarcely could De
credited. Later the legation was
draped in mourning.
Premier Clemenceau and M. Pfchon.
foreign minister, as the representatives
of President Fallieries, and represents
tives of foreign nations and other
prominent officials called at the lesa-
ton to offer their sympathy.
President Fallieries received the news
of the tragedy direct from the duke OF
Oporto, the kings brother, VINO tele-
grsphed that two of the regicides nao
been killed and three arrested ana
Prince Manuel would be elevated to
the throne today. The French presi-
dent in reply telegraphed his CONDO
lences to the duke and also TO queen
Amelie.
The death of King Carlos and Prince
T,Iiz Phillippe and the manner OF
their taking off caused a profound sem
sation among the Portuguese colony IN
Paris There was general expression
of grief and horror at the crime.
Senior Magazines Lima, a prominent
Republican and a grand master In the
Portuguese Masonic fraternity, VINO
was banished from the country Tor
treason, today charged Premier FRANCO
with being alone responsible.
"It is he, said Senior Lima who
fomented with cool calculation popular
discord and popular hatred.
He declared the assassination was
the work of anarchists and not Repuo-
licans, and added:
IT must admit that Carlos had be-
come most unpopular because he re-
tanned Franco. Indeed, there was no
more king and government-only one
man invested with extraordinary power
which he used to drive the country to
disaster. All parties, without excep-
ton, opposed the Dictatorship, but SOL
emily aver that the Republicans are
fighting for ideas and principles and
cannot be held responsible for this
crime.
NOW. either Franco will retain the
dictatorship. in which case there Will
be a terrible revolution, or Franco viii
retire, which will mean period OF
calm"
The French press, in referring to the
Portuguese assassination, expresses the
sorrow of France at the lamentable
catastrophe.
The Temps points out that King Car
los, despite his friendly and sympa-
thetic character. had not succeeded IN
winning popular regard because he had
given his support to Premier Franco,
and Frances policy perhaps was
marked by excessive rigor. The Temps
thinks that the result of the murders
will be an enlargement Of the restrict
i've measures already adopted by the
premier. If another blow falls at the
coming elections, the paper thinks, 1t
will bring out clear manifestation OF
Portuguese loyalty.
The Journal DIES Debats does not think
that the tragedy will modify the nat
ural course of events. for it must be
remembered, 1t says, that the people
are loyal and the army faithful.
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SPAIN FEARS ATTACKS ON
ROYALTY BY ANARCHISTS
BY Associated Press.

4
MADRID, Feb. 1.-The assassination
of King Carlos and Crown Prince LUZ
Philippe has created general sorrow
in Spain, but at the same time II has
awakened the fears that once obtained
that a recrudescence OF anarchist deeds
is not improbable In this monarchy,
where the propaganda of the anarchists
already has secured for them strong
foothold.
Especially in Barcelona, where the
anarchists and revolutionists are nota-
bly, powerful. did the news of the
assassinations cause great excitement
1t is understood that for long time
there has been active communication
between the radical revolutionists of
Portugal and Spain, having In view
acting in accord at the psychological
moments. These facts induced the gov
eminent today to take a firm grip on
the Spanish situation with the inten-
ton of forestalling possible outbreak
of violence in the monarchy. A meet
ing of the council of state was held
today at which 1t was decided to OBJ
serve especial precautions at the from
tier, and rigid rules will be enforced
concerning the passage across the from
tier of individuals. traffic and mer-
chandise.
Immediately after the council of
state had concluded it's session Pre-
mier Maura left for Seville by special
train for a consultation with King AL
fonso.
The foreign office today gave out a
statement saying that the assassins
numbered six, all OF them being armed
with carbines and revolvers. They were
paid by political agitators, enemies of
the government One of the slain regi-
| cides was a Frenchman, according to
| the statement, and encircling his body
was a belt filled with gold, the profit
for his share in the murderous act.
simultaneously with the assassina-
| lions, the statement also says, an
| armed band surrounded the home OF
| Premier Franco in the outskirts of the
city, but was beaten off by the guard.
The dissidents have announced that
grave events would develop from the
situation In Portugal, but it was not
| imagined they would take the grave
| turn they did.
The Spanish press, while expressing
sorrow and indignation at the assass-
| nations makes various comments on
| the political aspect of the murders.
The Liberal says they probably were
| rrovoked by the negligence of the
Portuguese government, adding: eve
can only suppose that Premier Franco
the moral author of the horrors, II moi
as vet dead from remorse, has retired
from public life"
The Liberal welcomes rumors that
the Spanish ministry of war VIII send
troops to the Portuguese frontier In
readiness for any eventuality.
The impartial declares that the OF.
| fcers of the Madrid garrison have beer
/ ordered to remain In barracks. The
paper Is of the opinion that the error
! OF King Carlos provoked the assassif1a.
4 tions.
lei Pals thinks the tragedy the result
Of the political absurdities of premiei
! Franco. The paper says it believes thu
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TRAGEDY BRINGS GRIEF TO
DUKE OF ORLEANS HOME
py Assoeiated Press.


EvEsHAM, England, Feb. 2.-De-
tails of the tragedy enacted at Lisbon
were received by the household at
Woodnorton, the residence of the duke
OF Orleans, father of tie widowed
queen of Portugal, with grief and hor-
ror, and expressions Of deep sympathy
with Queen Amelie in the loss of her
husband and son were heard every
where Neither the duke Of Orleans
nor his wife, countess of Paris, is mere
at the present time.
The news of the assassination spread
quickly throughout the Evesham DIS
trict. and everywhere was received
with profound regret and condemna-
ton. King Carlos, owing to his re-
ouent visits to his wife's family mere
was well known and exceedingly popu-
lar.
Queen Amelia was visiting at Wood
norton as recently as last November,
when she camc to England to attend
the marriage of her sister, Princess
/ ouise, to Prince Charles of Bourbon
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loWANS PLAN BIG PICNIC
WITH NOVEL FEATURES

Iowans are planning a picnic for
February %, with postponement for a
week in case of rain.
There will be contest in literary
way, two cash prizes of IS and $40
being promised for the best essays on
'Why / Am Proud of Iowa"
A fine male quartet. a band, prom
inent speakers, an old soldiers re-
dnion and other features are being ar
ranged by President ]. ]. Stedpan and
Secretary c. Il Parsons.
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KING EDWARD AND QUEEN
CANCEL VISITS ABROAD

BY Associated Press.
LONDON, Feb. 2.--Officiai announce
ment of the tragedy at Lisbon was re-
ceived at the Portuguese legation be-
tween and 4 o'clock this morning
The details of the tragedy differed but
little from those given in the newspaper
cables previously received here. Three
OF the regicides were killed and three
others were captured, according to the
off1cial reports, which added that at the
time the dispatch was sent the city
was quiet.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra
sent kilograms OF warm sympathy TO
Queen Amelie In her bereavement. The
intended visits OF their majesties to the
courts OF Denmark and Norway and
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Dewey's Engineers Return

BY AseOclated FfeSs.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. lotto
Werner, Charles Bradley, J. ii. Van
Horn, r. Myers and Walter Il. Ru-
dolph, engineers who were In charge
of the dry dock Dewey on its trip from
the Atlantic coast to the Philippine
islands, reached here today on the
transport Cook and will proceed east
tomorrow.
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May Appeal to Vatican
BY Associated Press.

AH6UCIutFu
ROME, Feb. At is reported that
negotiations are in progress with view
to having a Turkish diplomatic agency
accredited to the vatican to deal di-
rectly with the papal officials regarding
the protection of Catholics in Turkey,
thus avoiding if this prerogative is re-
moved from France, its assumption by
any other power.
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EMPEROR WILLIAM GREATLY
SHOCKED BY THE TRAGEDY
sv Associated Press.

By Aesociated PFeHs.
BERLIN, Feb. 2.-News OF the assas-
sInation of the king OF Portugal and
the crown prince was telephoned to the
imperial palace by serni~ofiicial news
agency shortly after o'clock this
morning. An official dispatch relating
time before from the German Legation
at Lisbon to the foreign office, but was
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NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS
Al, nnaan RrnNnIn Rnccaaa

See model Starr Wave motor in the
pavilion at Redoldo and commercial
plant being built there. When plant is
completed next month. our stock will
advance by leaps and bounds. Buy
now. Only little left at 81. Los An
geles Wave Power and Electric COM
pany. 224 Il. W. Hellman building, Los
Angeles.
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FIFTH WARD RESIDENTS
APPEAL FOR CROSSINGS

Fifth ward residents are sending in
complaints to the city officials con-
corning neglect of their public con-
yeniences.
There is not a crossing on Jefferson
street between Normandie and West
ern avenues. During the last week a
river has been running down Jefferson
street. Men and women have had to
wade through water TO get to the cars,
they say.
whenever there is a heavy rain the
street crossing at Fifty-fifth street and
Figueroa is impossible. A crosswalk
would be greatly appreciated bX the
residents.
Councilman Wallace has laid the
complaints before the board of public
works.
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DRIVEN TO SUICIDE
BY DAUGHTERS MARRIAGE
Italian in San Francisco Kills Himself
While Broodlng Over the
Wedding Of His Only
Child


BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2.-Brooding
over the action of his only child. who
married recently against his wishes,
Salvatore Cagnacci. an italian laborer,
ended his life last night by slashing
his throat with large bread knife.