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Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-02
NEGRO VOTERS MEET AND
FORM BRANCH OF LEAGUE
Letter from McLachlan Read at Santa
Monica Confessng He Knows
Nothing Whatever of the
Foraker Bill

SANTA MONICA, Oct. 1.-About
dftv negro voters of Santa Monica
met at the city hal. this evening Tor
the purpose of forming a branch OF
the "American Negro Voters league,
They were addressed by J. >. Ed
wards. ]. II. Collins ana u wafer
Srell, who delivered straight heart TO
heart talks The sentiment OF the
rleeting was decidedly anti--McLach-
Ian.
MIR. Edwards read a letter written
20 Congressman McLachlan asking
what action he intended to take on
the Foraker bill dealing with the
Brownsville affair.
He read the congressman reply
which stated that he had not exam
ined the Foraker BILL and knew moth
ing of what it contained. i,
Drawing himself MP to his full height
and throwing all the expression pos
sible into his deep bass voice. Mr.
Edwards thJndered: Now look mere.
How many of you black men are tnink-
ing of voting for a man who denp-
erately makes such misstatement,
or else is too busy to familiarize him-
self with measures on which ne Is 10
be called upon to vote?"
Continuing, the speaker said; we
voted for McLachlan because we were
Republicans. we supported him be-
cause we believed he would give the
colored man a square deal. You have
seen what we have received. Broth
ers, If you elect Mr. Taft to office
You are electing Mr.. Roosevelt again,
and Mr.. Roosevelt removed the negro
troops, who had saved his own life,
from the service without a hearing.
You can tell your white friends that
If the president can remove negro
troops without hearing, he can also
remove white troops as we'll"
lie concluded with an appeal to vote
against the enemies of the negro and
progress.
O. Hudson was chairman of the
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-02
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS


DEMOCRATS NOMINATE-Massachus
Democrats in state convention at Boston
yesterday nominated Senator James H.
Fahay of Watertown for governor by accla-
nation
DECLINES TO DEBATE Governor
Hughes has declined the invitation of Clar-
ence j. Shearn, Independence League can
didate for governor. to engage in a joint
debate,
PIONEER DROPS DEAD W. Gilley.
a pioneer of Sutter county. dropped dead at
Marysville, Cal, while pumping water at
his home near West Butte. His body was
found by a neighbor.
NEWSPAPER CoNTRIBUTES-At Demo-
cratic national headquarters at Chicago an
itemized statement was made public. show
ing that campaign contributions from news
papers 20 date have reached total OF
$S4. 1884.
OFFICIALS SATISEIED-It is understood
that wireless experiments conducted by DR..
Lee de Forest have fully satisfied the admir-
atty officials at London. The officials yes
terday expressed themselves as in favor OF
the permanent installation of the system.
ACTORS WIFE DIES-Mrs. Martha Jane
Shattuck Murphy, wife OF William L. Muir
ply, better known Joe Murphy, the Irish
actor died at o'clock yesterday at the
home of her niece. Mrs. M. J. Simpson, 1925
Fourth avenue. Oakland Death was due to
pneumonia.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-02
SELECT SATTERWHlTE
IN CHAPPEL'S PLACE
Democratic County Committee Fills
Vacancy Due to Resignation Of
Nominee in I'D Assembly
District

Attorney John w. Satterwhite has
been chosen by the Democratic county
committee to take the candidacy for
the Seventy-second assembly district
made vacant by the resignation of s.
J. Chapel, royal chancellor OF the
Royal Court.
Mr.. Chapel also sent letter of res
ignation to the Democratic league Of
ficials. saying:
IT beg to inform you that I have this
day rendered my resignation as the
Democratic candidate in the Seventy
second assembly district to Chairman
Norton and assure you that the same
was done most reluctantly; but as 1t
is absolutely impossible for me to de-
vote my time to the campaign I think
it proper to take this step as soon
as convinced that 1 cannot make the
right kind of fight to win
"You are notified that the league
may influence the selection of suita-
able candidate to take my place on the
ticket IL 1t so desires. My business
takes me out of the city too much to
keep in touch with political affairs, so
I must resign.
"Thanking the league for its inf1u-
ence in securing the nomination from
which I have just resigned, 1 am very
truly, SAM j. CHAPPELs
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-02
SAMPSON AND SHoRTRIDGE
OPEN G. o. P.'S CAMPAIGN

Republicans have finally determined
to run their own campaign in Califor-
mia if the national committee refuses
to send them real spellbinders.
Gen. Archibald j. Sampson, who was
a minister to one of the South Ameri-
can republics, will speak at San Diego
on October or s, and Gen. Samuel
M. Shortridge will speak at Redding
or Red Bluff on October 8. This will
open the state cammittee's campaign.
Gen. Sampson will speak in Los An
geles on October or 6.
The state committee still hopes to at
tract eastern. orators, but apparently
that section is looking to California
for stump material.
United States Senator Frank Flint,
Congressman James McLachlan. for
mer Governor Henry T. Gage and At
torney Oscar Lawler are some of the
southrons who will assist the G. o. p.
in the state.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-02
ADAMS TO OPEN
NEW WIGWAM
C0L0RAD0'S FORMER Gov
ERN0R WILL SPEAK
DEMOCRATS READY WITH HILL
STREET QUARTERS
Flying Automobile Squadron Carrying
Campaign Orators viii Invade
Los Angeles County
Next Week

rhe Democratic wigwam on South
Hill street will be formally opened on
Tuesday.
The first speaker will be former Gov
ernor Alvah Adams of Colorado and
Congressional Nominee Jud Rush.
The big open lot between the Califor-
MIA club and the Los Angeles-Pacific
depot between Fourth and Fifth streets
has been fenced in, arc lighted and
seats have been installed so that 1900
hearers can easily enjoy the speaking.
Chairman Albert NJ. Norton has
adopted the rule of placing different
committeeman in charge of the differ
ent meetings. On opening night w. L.
Harris will preside and introduce the
speakers.
There will be daily MONDAY and
nightly meetings at the wigwam In a
few days and until the end of the cam
paign.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-02
WOOLLACOTT AND KIRK TO
NISH-AMERICAN CLUB

The Spanish-American Democratic
club of the Ninth ward held a meeting
Thursday evening. The speakers were
II. J. Woollacott and Prof. Kirk. AL
bert Lee Stephens, candidate for su-
perior judge, was also present.
Woollacott confined his remarks to
the economical administration of the
board of supervisors, saying that If
elected he would not be party to any
secret sessions or any business trans
acted behind closed doors.
Prof. Kirk spoke on local issues in
simple but impressive language, which
created great enthusiasm.
There was also a speech by Prof. Re-
donca, who spoke in Spanish, which de-
lighted the audience, two-thirds of
which were Spanish-Americans
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-02
SPEAKERS SAY GOOD WORDS
FOR JUDGE A. L. STEPHENS

There was a meeting of the Demo-
Gratis in the Ninth ward last night.
Among those that talked were George
Plant, John l.. Richardson and others.
Particular attention of the members
present was called by Mr.. Plant to the
injustice of the present proposed
amendment to the constitution regard
ing lowering of taxation of corpora
tions.
John L. Richardson spoke of the
Bryan-Kern club of the U. S. G. col
lege of law, and of its large member
ship. He also brought the name of
Justice Stephens, who is the Demo-
cratic candidate for superior judge, ana
made stirring address in his favor.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-02
D0CKWEILER ADDRESSES
DEMOCRATS AT PASADENA
Big Crowd Hears Orator in Wigwam
Where Jud Rush viii Talk to
McLachIan's Constituents
Saturday Night

Under the auspices OF the Pasadena
Bryan and Kern club Isidore Dock
weller delivered an address to a large
crowd in the wigwam of East Green
street last night.
George P. Cary, Democratic candi-
date for assemblyman from the Sixty
seventh district, acted as presiding Of
ficer and introduced Mr.. Dockweiler
in a brief speech.
The honorary vice presidents were
c. T. James. William Windham, w
o. Bassore, John Cummings DR..
c. S. Frost, c. B. Kress. George B.
Mcclellan, John Osincup, Hamilton
Rush. Wesley Shaffer, James Stuart,
w. b. Vail, o. p. Wharton, Philip
weigel. Solon West, William Wobig,
James Bellwood and Judge Harrah.
Mr.. Dockweiler was to have deliv-
cred his address there last Saturday
night, but 1t was deemed expedient to
postpone the meeting on account of
inclement weather. Last nights cli-
matte conditions brought out great
crowd, a noticeable feature of which
was the number of women present.
Discussing both local and national
problems, Mr. Dockweiler was con-
tinually interrupted by applause. His
address was logical and forceful. and
he obviously created an excellent i'm
preston.
Jud Rush, opponent of Congressman
McLachlan for election to the house
o. representatives, will open his cam
paign in the latter's home town Sat
urday night, when another mass meet
ing will be held at the wigwam.
This will make the third large meet
ing in one week for Pasadena Demo-
Gratis, George Fred Williams of Mas
sachusetts having delivered an address
there Tuesday afternoon.
The Pasadena Bryan and Kern club,
under the leadership of Charles Grimes,
is one of the strongest and most act
i've in the county, and is having it's
own way in the campaign so far, Re-
publicans OF the Crown City not hav-
ing rallied together for a single meet
ing as yet
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-02
HURLED FORTY FEET, BUT
ESCAPES WITH HIS LIFE
Mexican Run Down by Train Travel
ing Sixty Miles an Hour Which
Only Breaks His Leg
and Arm

Juan Cerdes, Mexican laborer living
in San Gabriel, was struck by south
bound Southern Pacific train No. 8
near San Gabriel last night and tossed
a distance of forty feet.
The train was running sixty miles an
hour and Cerdes was in the middle of
the track Nevertheless he escaped
with compound fracture of the left leg
and right arm. The train was stopped
and the injured man brought to this
city and sent to the receiving hospital,
where ne received surgical treatment.
Cerdes' escape from instant death
is regarded as marvellous by the train
men and surgeons at the hospital.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-02
MINT TO RESUME PURCHASE
OF SILVER FOR COINAGE

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-Director of
the Mint Leach announced today that
he would, this week, resume the pur-
chase of fine silver for subsidiary COIN
age.
He states that he ex:iects to purchase
about 125,0OO ounces each week for an
indefinite period.
The first purchase may not be made
until early next week.
Director Leach said he was conf
dent the purchases would be made as
long as there was an active demand
for the coins. The mint now has on
hand only about 5,000,000 ounces of fine
silver, and this supply would soon be
exhausted at the present rate of de-
mand.
For several months prior to the late
financial stringency the demand for
subsidiary coins was SO active as to
necessitate the operation of the mints
to their full capacity, but the demand
fell off until there YVES an accumula-
tion in the treasury in April last of
about $27 100000 in standard and $780,
100000 in subsidiary coins.
--SSo-
CROKER is COMING--That Richard Gro
ker the former Tammany leader, will come
to New York shortly after election is the
announcement made by his son. Richard. 1r.,
1T,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-02
sopALITY OF ST. JosEPH's
PRESENTS COLONIAL DRAMA

Colonial "reminiscences" a drama
in four acts, was successfully given
last night by the Young Ladies' So
dality of st. Joseph's church. The
auditorium was filled with an enthusi
astic audience.
Rev Raphael Fuhr, o. f. M, the
pastor, had charge of the training of
the young women. An incidental pro-
gram of patriotic music was rendered
by an orchestra.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-02
SOUTH REPUBLICANS WANT
SENATOR BEvERlDGE BADLY

Republicans are still trying to get
Senator A. ]. Beveridge of Indiana to
change his trip arrangements to per-
NIT him to swing down into Southern
California.
Senator Beveridge is nearing the
northwest, visiting Seattle and Ia
coma October and Portland Octo-
ber g.
He is due in San Francisco October
8 or 8, and will continue campaigning
from rear platforms until he reaches
Salt Lake about October 10.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-02

213S required we have enough, except
$50. will have NOR than this number
which 1 am checking against the great
register myself, so there is no doubt
about the referendum prevailing. The
sum paid for each name secured was
5 cents and not cents as stated at the
city hall. No such representations as
it is claimed Lash swears to were
made by me at any time in regard to
inducing any one to swear to filed in
petitions he did not personally circu-
late according to law"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-02
SCHWAMM AND JOHNSON
BILLED FOR GLENDALE

The meeting at Glendale tonight viii
be large one, invitations having been
issued by the Democrats to the Re-
publicans as we'll
(, The principal speakers will be An
thony Schwamm, supervisorial candi-
date, and Charles f. Johnson of the
Old Hickory club, who last week had
the notable debate with Frank Do
minguez.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-02
OLD HICKORY DEMOCRATS
ELECT NEW TREASURER

Because w. Ona Morton was indis-
posed, A B. Chappelle last night took
his place and addressed the Old Hick-
DRY Democratic club at Woods hall
IL Highland Park.
Vice President John Winans pre-
slded.
w A. Lientz was elected treasurer
in place of NJ. G.. Yoakum, who is
busy with lis assembly candidacy
Next Thursday important business is
scheduled requiring a full member
chin
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-02
FIRST WARD BRYANlTES
COMPLETE OFFICIAL LIST

The First Ward Bryan club has
now completed it's roster of officers
as follows: President, B. F. Groves;
vice president, Earl C. Heffner secre-
tary, Edward A. Goggin; treasurer,
Joseph Mesmer.
Finance committee-Joseph Mesmer,
Edward A. Goggin, Earl A. Heffner,
Thomas r. Plant, Robert J. Adcock.
Executive committee-E. M. Stewart,
Alfred Moore, Joseph F. Curtis. w. L..
Moore, r. M. Haley, William Post,
D. r. Mcdonald, Earl c.. Heffner, John
1. Stafford, E. A. Goggin, u. Sanchez.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-02
THRUST GlLLETT INTO
CALIFORNIA; CAMPAIGN

Republicans have determined to take
the chances and permit Governor
James Gillett to make a series of cam
paign speeches.
He will be expected to open the cam
paign at Martinez on Saturday night
and make another speech three days
later.
After that it will be nothing but
speechmaking to the close of the cam
paign.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-02
SECOND WARD CLUB MAKES
w. C. HENDRICKS PRESIDENT

A Bryan and Kern Second Ward club
was organized at the law Office of Will
d. Gould
After the adoption of constitution
and bylaws w. C. Hendricks was elect
ed president; J. d. Bethune, Judge
Lucien Earle and w. d. Gould vice
presidents, and S. A. Waldron secre-
farY.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-02
CARTWRIGHT PROLONGS STAY
IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY
State Chairman viii Omit San Ber-
nardino on Present Trip to Help
SupervisoriaI Candidates Had
dock and Schwamm

Senator Cartwright will omit San
Bernardino from his itinerary and
spend additional time in Los Angeles
or his visit here next week.
October the big Fresno Democrat
will be at San Diego october 8, Santa
Ana; October 7, El Monte, Covina, and
in the evening Pomona or Pasadena;
October 8 and 9, through Haddock's
supervisorial district, speaking at SAN
ia Monica and Long Beach.
Saturday evening, october 10, he will
go to the San Fernando valley In Tony
Schwamm's interest and wind up at
the Los Angeles wigwam at night.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-02
PRoHlBlTIoNIsTs MEET
IN SECOND WARD CHURCHES

The Prohibitionists of the Second
ward, who are very active these days,
will hold two important meetings to-
night in the Scott Avenue Nazarene
church and the Echo Park Methodist
church.
Colonel John Sobreski, the prohibi-
ton lecturer and Polish patriot, will
bo the principal speaker J. H. Blan-
chard, Henry j. Cox and the candi-
dates will also address the gather
ings
Everybody is invited regardless of
political views.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-02

evening and introduced the speakers.
An organization of the voters was eff
fected at the close of the addresses.
Meetings will be held regularly
throughout the campaign.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-02
The Two HIS Due Monday

Thomas l.. Hisgen, Doodle Dee can
didate for president, and William Ran
dolph Hearst will speak Monday night
in Shriners' auditorium.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-02
FUTURE EVENTS IN
POLITICAL CAMPAIGN
TONIGHT

Democrats at Glendale; Anthony
Schwamm and others, speakers.
SATURDAY
Democrats in Seventh ward; H. M.
Mcdonald and others, speakers.
MONDAY
Democrats at Dolgeville.
FRIDAY
Democrats at Belvedere.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-02
SOUTHWESTERN DEMOCRACY
HEARS oYLER AND SMITH

The Southwestern Democracy held
another of its characteristic meetings
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-02
"wiII Punish Them" "

81 could not tell before comparisons
were made that there was any wrong
doing, but now that y is found l in
tend to see that the men who have been
guilty of this fraud are punished. l
shall begin cases at once and l think
that perjury, forgery and obtaining
money on false pretenses will stick
against them.
1--WE turned in 1000 names. and OF the
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-03-13

since finished the installation of the
permanent camp. They had built us
huts from the wreck, collecting state.
room doors for the sides and matches
for the roofs, huge and solid, with iron
rings In them. The bronze and iron
ventilation gratings to the doors gave
US glimpses of the coast through fret.
work. The rich inlaying of woods
surrounded us. We set up on a solid
rock the galley stove, with Its rails ia
hold the cooking pots from upsetting
In seaway. In 1t we burned the de-
bris of the wreck, all sorts of wood,
some sweet and aromatic and spicy
as an incensed cathedral. l have seen
the niger boiling beans over blaze
OF sandalwood fragrant as an eastern
shop.
First we scrubbed the Laughing
Lass, then we painted her and resized
and tarred her standing rigging, re.
sized and rove her running gear, slush.
ed her masts, finally careened her and
scraped and painted her below.
When we had quite finished, we had
the anchor chain dealt out to us In
fathoms, and scraped, pounded and
polished that. These were, indeed,
days full of labor.
Being busy from morning until night,
we knew but little of what was about
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-03-13

q a 9To7IA.
Bears thu >,Iha Kind You Have Always Bought
s's1 q lsrHzzzzx
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-03-13
May USE FORCE TO
Recover STEAMER
JAPAN ASSUMES THREATENING
ATTITUDE TOWARD CHINA
OVER SHIP SEIZURE.
VESSEL CARRIED ARMS
FOR REVoLUTlONlSTS
MIkado Rejects Proposal for Joint
Commission to Examine Charges
and Demands Unconditional Re-
lease-Comment of Takahira.

Peking, Mar. 6.-Japan is threaten
ing force to recover the Japanese
steamer Tatsu, which is still detained
by China at Huangpu, on the Si-Kiang,
or West river The vessel was seized
at Macao February Z by Chinese Gus.
toms cruisers on the charge that the
cargo OF arms and ammunition was in
tended for Chinese revolutionists, al,
though consigned to merchant of
that place. The cargo is still on
board. Before taking action Chang
Jen- Chun, yiceroy of Canton, is said
to be awaiting the presentation OF
reasons why the vessel and it's cargo
should not be confiscated.
Coercion of China is feared here
because of the weakness of the gov.
eminent and the doubtful legality Of
Chang Jen-Chuns action in Selling
the steamer. Baron Hayashai, Japan
csc minister to China, Wednesday
handed to the government Japan's
refusal to accept China's proposal to
appoint joint Japanese and Chinese
commission to examine all the
charges, meanwhile releasing the
Tatsu Maru under bond. Japan's de-
mands are, first, the unconditional re-
lease of the steamer, and, second, an
arrangement to protect shippers from
loss. The second proviso means that
China must buy the cargo on board
the Tatsu Maru.
Arbitration Offer Rejected.
tion by Vice-Admiral Sir Arthur Will
liam Moore, commander in chief of the
British-China station, but Japan re-
jected these overtures also and has
warned the foreign board that such
proposals are unwelcome. She again
expressed her desire for the release
OF the vessel, falling which she said
she would take steps to bring about
this release.
1t is understood that the Picking au,
thorities would have released the Tat.
su because of the reasonable doubt
as to the legality of the viceroy's
proceedings and because of the threat
of Japan, provided Japan would NOT
make claim for indemnity. It is
said that Chang Jen-Chun prevented
this course.
Japan Expects No Fight.
Tokyo, Mar. 6.-The Japanese gov.
eminent, while maintaining the firm
est attitude concerning the seizure of
the ship Tatsu by the Chinese at Ma.
Gao on February Z, entertains no idea
of resorting to force for the recovery
of the vessel.
Takahira Expects No Trouble.
Washington, Mar Ct think the
good sense of China will result in
satisfactory settlement within day
or So" This was Baron Takahira's
comment when asked regarding the
recent seizure by China of the Jap
anese steamship Tatsu with cargo
of small arms aboard. The statement
was made at the conclusion of an ex-
tended conference between the baron
and Secretary Root at the state de,
partment. No serious trouble, he re-
peated, was anticipated between his
country and China as the consequence
0f the iuofdapt
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-03-13
CHAPTER XIV.

2 LIVED b the place for three
weeks. We were afoot shortly
after daybreak, under way by
~ sunup and at work before the
heats began. Three OF us worked on
the buildings. and the rest formed a
pack train carrying all sorts Of things
from the shore to the valley. The men
grumbled fiercely at this. but Captain
Selover drove them with slight regard
for their opinions or feelings.
You're getting double pay" was his
only word. earn it!'
They certainly earned 1t during
those three weeks. The things they
brought up were astounding. Besides
lot of scientific apparatus and chests
of chemical supplies, everything that
could possibly be required had beer
provided by that omniscient young
man. After we had built n long, low
structure, windows were forthcoming
shelves, tables, sinks, faucets, FORCES
burners, all cut out, fitted and ready
to put together, each with Its proper
screws, nails, clamps or pipes ready
to orr hands. When we had finished
we had constructed us complete a
laboratory on small scale as you
could find OH college campus, even
to the stone pillar down to bed rock
for delicate microscopic experiments
ard hot and cold water led from the
springs. And we We're utterly unskill
ed. 1t was all Percy barrow.
l was toward the last engaged In
screwing on a fixture for the genera
ton of acetelyne gas.
"Darrow," said l, there's one thing
you've overlooked. You forgot te
bring cupola and gilt weather
cock for this concern"
After the laboratory was completed
we put up sleeping quarters for the
two men, with wide porches vel
screened, and a square, heavy store
room. BY the end of the third week
we had quite finished.
DR.. Schermerhorn had turned will
enthusiasm to the unpacklng of his
chemical apparatus. Almost immedi
ately at the close of the freight car
rying he had appeared, Juggling his
precious chest, this time suffering the
assistance of barrow, and had camp
ed on the spot. We could not induce
him to leave. SO we put up tent fol
him. barrow remained with him by
way of safety against the men, whose
measure, believe, he had taken. Now
that all the work was finished, the
doctor put in sudden appearance.
Percy" said he, nov we will have
the defense built"
He dragged us with him to the mar
row part of the arroyo just before Il
rose to the level Of the valley.
Here we will build the stockade de
fense," he announced.