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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-03
WEALTHY WIDOW
SOON TO MARRY
MRS. LEEDS IS EXPECTED TO
WE'D SOCIETY MAN
Report in New York That Woman with
$29,ooo,ooo VIII Become the
Bride of Prominent
Capitalist

NEW YORK, Dec. 2.-Members of
the 400" are busily discussing the
report. apparently well grounded, that
Mrs. Mamie Stewart Leeds soon is
to take unto herself husband.
Interest attaches to this latest gos-
sip of Mother Grundy to an exception
al degree, mainly because of the fact
that in connection with heart and hand
there will be several immense estates
and a fortune of a little over $29, 900, 000
The man who, Mother Grundy says,
is to secure this aggregation within d
few weeks is James De Wolf Cutting,
well known society man of New
York.
Mrs. Leeds is the widow of the late
William b. Leeds, a noted financier,
who was a former president of the Rock
Island railroad. He died in Paris last
June, leaving to his beautiful young
wife $4,000, 900 of his fortune.
Mrs. Leeds was Miss Mamie Stewart
of Richmond Ind, and is regarded as
one of the most beautiful women in
America.
Mr.. Cutting is a nephew of j. Towns
end Burden and is closely associated
with Stuyvesant Fish and other prom
inent capitalists.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-03
BURGLARS BLOW
SAFE; GET $4,000
POSTOFFlCE is ROBBED OF
MONEY AND STAMPS
cracksmen Seen, but Supposed to Be
neutrality-suspicious. Heard
and Two Suspects Seem
Running, Arrested

The safe in Station A postoffice at
Towney avenue and DAILY street was
blown open by burglars at o'clock
this morning and $4,000 in stamps and
money taken.
The men who did the job were OBJ
served at work by employees Of the
Bradford bakery at 119 DAILY street and
they gave the alarm.
The men were observed at work in
the postoffice, but at first were sup
posed to be employees. Shortly after
they were first seen two heavy eXplo-
sions were heard and the police were
telephoned for.
The automobile patrol wagon from
central station, with number OF de-
tectives was rushed to the scene, but
before the arrival of the wagon Pa
trolman Alfred Arguello of the East
Side division had arrested two men
who were found running from the
scene and he booked them on suspi-
cion. None of the stolen property from
the postoff1ce was found on them.
The floor of the postoffice was lit
tered with stamps papers and regis
tered matter from the safe. The big
safe was entirely wrecked, both the
outside and inside doors having been
blown by nitro glycerine.
The prisoners arrested gave their
names as Michael Kelsy and George
Alberson and they claimed to be labor
ers. Miss l.. M. Becker of 272S Mani
tou avenue, who also saw the men at
work. stated that the two prisoners an
swered in a general way the description
of the men she saw in the postoftice.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-03
CHARGE AGAINST
DORR DISMISSED
JUSTICE SAYS REMEDY is BY
CIVIL SUIT
Complaining Witness Tells Court De.
fendant Offered Him Bribe Of
$25oo Last Saturday to
Drop the Case

After a preliminary hearing occupy
ing almost the entire day in Justice
Summerfield's court yesterday, the COM
plant against Fred Dorr, the bankrupt
stock broker, was dismissed and Dorr
was freed from the criminal charge.
William T. Coatsworth, the complain
ing witness, who charged Dorr with
embezzling $4,000 in a stock transaction,
will be compelled to institute a civil
action against the former broker if he
expects to recover his money. The COM
plaint against Maurice Vaughn, DORIS
Los Angeles manager, also was dis
missed.
Coatsworth told the court yesterday
that, as late as Saturday. Dorr had
offered him a bribe of S25O0 to drop the
case, and he indicated his belief that
Dorr was Withholding money until the
stir caused by his failure should have
subsded.
Coatsworth, who is a citizen of Pasa-
dena, said he gave Vaughn a check for
$3.50 June Is as part payment on a pur-
chase of 100 shares of Atchison common
at 79,70S. Three days later, he said,
Vaughn told him the stock had been
bought, and another check for $7250
was given. He told Vaughn to have
the stock made out in his name, but
said he had never seen it.
Il received a letter from Dorr July
13, telling me the certificate had arrived
but was improperly made out" said the
witness. He said he had returned 1t to
New York. 1 went to the Dorr offices
in the Bradbury building August and
rIa of ha
matter. Dorr was not there, but
Vaughn told me the certificate had not
been received. l told him that, in view
of the newspaper reports, things looked
suspicious and l believed there was
something crooked. Vaughn said he
didn't know what to think of it; that
he had never seen the certificate and
wished Dorr would get back, as every
body was raising HI with him..
Knew Letter Was Lie
Coatsworth said he met Dorr in Cen
tral park Friday. He told me Vaughn
had lied when he wrote the letter sign
ing his name and stating that the GER
tificate had been received" said the
witness. Il told him 1 knew the letter
was a lie and that he had embezzled
my money"
On cross examination, Attorney Earl
Rogers introduced statements showing
that 100 shares of Atchison had been
purchased June % and that the stock
had been placed in Coatsworths name
on Dorrs books. The stock was bought
by Harris, Winthrop & Co., DORIS New
York correspondents. and, it is believed.
was sold when that firm learned of the
brokers' failure.
Carroll Allen, trustee of DORIS affairs,
said he had made a visit to New York
and had seen the entry of the purchase
there. The fact that the stock was
purchased rendered the criminal charge
void, according to the justice, and he
suggested that Coatsworth might find
in civil suit.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-03
SORDID TALE OF
PAST UNFOLDED
EXAMINATION OF NINE. STEIN
HE'LL CONTINUED
Body of Nine. Japy Exhumed-Ac,
cused Tells of Years of Decep-
tion in High Life of
Paris

PARIS, Dec. 2.-The examination Of
Nine. Rudolph Steinheil suspected of
completely in the murder of her hus-
band and mother in this city last May,
was continued today.
The whole morbid story of this wom-
ans life, whereby for years. with her
husbands knowledge and connivance,
she kept up an appearance of luxury
before the world, now has been told,
and this afternoon Nine. Steinheil was
cross-eXamined with regard to the
murders.
The examination is conducted in Sc
cret.
The body of Nine. Japy, Nine. Stein
heiPs mother, was eXhumed today.
A preliminary medical examination
showed the spleen was intact. This
fact tends to prove Nine. Japy's death
was not due to strangulation, as ap-
peared when the body was discovered.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-03
Uncle Sam Not Surprised

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-The news
of the establishment of a provisional
government in Hayti created little or
no surprise at the state department.
The policy of the United States cover
ing long term of years has been to
proceed very slowly in the recognition
of provisional governments, as 1t has
always been deemed wise to wait until
it could be seen that such governments
have the support of the people and are
able to perform all necessary govern
mental functions during a sufficient
period to give confidence in their sta
bility. Acting on this program, it is
not likely the United States will be in
a hurry to recognize the government
of Gen. Legitime
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-03

q IMPSON AUDITORIUM on South
Hope street will be utilized in
~ connection with the Christmas
celebration being arranged by The Her
aid and committees.
The dinner to the poor children on
the afternoon of December 25 will be
given at the new Y. NJ. c. A. building
ON Hope street, south of Seventh. The
distribution of gifts will be made from
the stage of Simpson auditorium,
which stands almost directly opposite
the Y, M. c. AS magnificent home.
The scope of the big celebration is
growing, and if the friends of childhood
in Los Angeles will respond there is no
limit to the extent of the celebration to
be rendered the unfortunate young peo-
pie whose parents and guardians are
unable to supply them with the kind of
Christmas to which every American
child is entitled.
Trustees of the University of South
ern California, who control the audi
torium property, yesterday gave their
consent to the use of the fine building,
rent free, and this offer will enable
The Herald to install a big Christmas
tree and hold the distribution before a
larger audience because of the galleries
and extensive seating capacity of the
place.
Hundreds of the donors will be anx-
ious to see the joy of the young guests
at their Seance with Santa Claus, and
even the eleven floors of the Y. M. c.
A. building are likely to prove INSULT
cient for the needs of Young America
that day.
Rev. DR.. Hearty, president of the
board of Trustees; George l. Cochran,
business manager of the University of
Southern California, and DR.. G. f. Bo-
ward, president of the university, yes
terday authorized the loan of Simpson
auditorium for Christmas celebration
for the poor children.
President Bovard in his letter says:
''We heartily concur in granting the
request for the use of simpson audlto-
rum on December %, from 3 to p.
m. We are glad to be able to aid you
in this noble undertaking"
Jonathan Cubites Respond
There is a table full of good fellows
at the Jonathan club who. meet ror
luncheon, and they have become so
well known for their badinage that
they indulge in toward each other as
to have earned from the other club
members the name Of 'the knockers
table,"
Yesterday the chief knocker, who oc-
cupied the head of the table, levied an
assessment of $3.50 on each member for
the benefit of The Herald's Christmas
dinner fund, and the result was 500,
which was handed to The Herald by
one of the knockers and is acknowl-
edged with thanks.
Cash is coming into The Herald office
by every mail, but not as fast as the
pledgers have intimated that they will
respond. 1t is necessary that a big
sum be gathered this week, as con-
tracts must be made and figuring done
on supplies, material, tables, toys,
Continued on Page Threel
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-03
LOCAL

Owens river aqueduct commission renders
third annual report to board of public
works, showing great progress made.
City Auditor Mushet again scores IN his
contention with city board of education and
shows County superintendent Keppel where
county funds have been used for high school
purposes.
Former City Prosecutor Woolwine called
before grand jury and remains at session
long time.
Two persons reported to have been miss.
ing from home have been found. one an
aged woman, the other n steel iron worker,
Sixteen year-old boy is star witness at
trial of Fred Markham, alleged to have
killed his brother.
Guardianship proceedings brought against
blind bridegroom are dismissed at hearing.
Native Sons will unvell statue to late
Senator Stephen NJ. White Friday Decem-
ber H.
Lawyers Appel and Horton nearly come to
blows at hearing of w. II. Carlson In Police
Justice Selph's court.
Charges of embezzlement against Broker
Dorr dismissed, stock having been actually
purchased
Leprosy claims two victims at county hos
pital.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-03

MISCELLANEOUS
Murray's bakery, 3712 South Park avenue,
1850 IOaVes of bread.
Jefries' Sanitary market, one box apples.
Moodill & Hulse, electric toys.
Mrs. Walton and Robert and Jennie Wal
ton, cakes and canned peaches. "
Mrs. u. 5. ScOville, 1856 E. FOrty-ffth,
chicken.
Doris NOrton, Hollywood, dressed doll.
Reed Tea a. Coffee company, 9l5 Central
avenue, tea and coffee.
Julia JOrgensen, aged !, Hollywood Gaze.
Mrs. L. J. Rogers, Lockwood station,
jellies.
f. w. Hopkins Printing company, free
printing.
Goodrich g. Dennison, free printing.
Wayside Press, free printing
Blake, MOffitt a. Towne, $25 in paper for
printed matter.
Salvation Army, wagons and services.
Leila Thompson, COiegrOve, turkey.
Aieen Ware, pie and jelly.
Bel1ins Van and Storage company, vans
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-03
THE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity:
Cloudy, with rain Thursday; light east
wind. Maximum temperature yester-
day, So degrees; minimum, so degrees.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-03

One Of the $25,OOO
group of contribu-
tors to the Los An
geles Herald during
the coming year.
Fifty-two stories,
averaging 10 Gents
aWOrd; no story to
cost less than $500.
The best short
story writers of our
time engaged to
write for the Los
Angeles Herald. All
stories to be illus
trated by artists
ranking with the
writer's.
A NeW
Announcement
Daily
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-03
FOREIGN

Japanese newspapers dissatisfied with
notes exchanged by Japan and United
States claiming emigration question should
have been settled.
Port au Prince in hands of revolution
lists; President Nord Alexis deposed and at
tackled by mob becomes refugee; new ruler
proclaimed and shameful scenes character
ize overthrow Of regime.
Count Boni de Cactellane Is keenly scored
by NJ Clemenceau IN Partisan court, and
Princess de Sagan, counts former wife.
wins innings in suit to obtain custody Of
children
Mme steinheil. accused of mysterious
murder in Paris, tells sordid story Of years
OF deception In fashionable circles.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-03

Liquidation processes of Standard OH
company and subsidiary concerns described
in detail by John d, Archbold in dissolu-
tion suit in New York
Wife and servant of Dr. Rustin, mys-
teriously slain in Omaha, testify in trial of
Charles e. Davis, accused of murder.
Treasury officials declare laws by which
bank examiners are compelled to close solv-
ent banks pending examination necessitated
by infraction of regulations is too harsh
ad recommend correction of legislation.
Widow of w. B. Leeds, who left her $29,-
000, 900, is expected soon to become a bribe
In New York.
Chief constructor Of navly submits report
and answers critics who displeased with
plans for new vessels.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-03
COAST

New collier Prometheus to be launched
at Mare Island navy yard Saturday.
Daring cracksmen blow open two safes
near Fresno and escape with considerable
loot
Two human skeletons unearthed by plow-
men on farm near Stockton; coroner to In
vestigate,
Body of Chief of Police Biggy of San
Francisco not yet located
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-03

THIS FILM WAS PRODUCED FROM THE
pEsT AUD MNSn cAAapI ETE nRIcIMAL
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-03

nARIS, Dec. 2.-The Princess de
Sagan. formerly Miss Anna Gould
L of Now Nnrlk scored several in
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-03

Grand total ................,.,.sll .slle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-11
From Welsh to Spanish.

A very long time ago the British
government ordered that English should
90 taught In Welsh schools. AS a re-
suit, a colony OF prosecuted Welsh
miners fled from the British tyranny
and settled In the deserts of Patagonia.
These men were heroes, and with most
magnificent courage they dared to live
In desert where not a plant would
grow, where the water was brackish
and the heat intolerable. They We're
surrounded by wild tribes Of hostile
savages and made them warm friends:
they were ruled by foreign govern.
ment and became loyal citizens.
Through long years Of want and
famine they never despaired. They
nave turned the desert into a beautiful
fertile country, have become rich, mum.
Der 5000 people, have extended their
string of settlements right across South
America, own paying railway and
ship large crops of wheat, wool, ostrich
feathers and quanaco skins,
They left Wales to escape the tyran-
ny Of the English language and now,
rather than talk Welsh, they converse
largely Of their freedom In excellent
Spanish.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-11

Mrs. NJ. NJ. DAWSON, OF No. 37o
Clifford avenue, San Jose, Cal, says:
The worth Of Electric Bitters as a
general family remedy, for headache,
biliousness and torpor of the liver
and bowels is 30 pronounced that I
am prompted to say word in its
favor. for the benefit Of those seeking
relief from such Affections There is
more health for the digestive organs
in bottle of Electric Bitters than in
any other remedy ! know Of" Sold
under guarantee at Charles Rogers &
Sons drug store. Soc.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-11
Redeemed
Pledges.
Nv I.lIDIlIM LEE
BY ]. LUDLUM LEE.


Solomon lsancs had been counted q
prosperous pawnbroker for years. Hia
little shop located on tho corner Of q
busy thoroughfare, showed d biz
profit, while large concerns IN the
nelghborhood hnd failed during the
hard tlmcs.
Real estate sharks had made tempt,
Ing offers 10 Solomon for his precious
corner, but he assured them Nil that
no was doing very well and did not
care to sell Indeed, Solomon boosted
OF many fashionable customers, and
his showcases often displayed gorgeous
gems, offered for sale at temptlngly
low prices.
Business seldom started In until after
10 In the morning. 30 Solomon was
standing IN the open doorway smoking
a cigar when his attention was at.
tracted 10 a fashlonably dressed young
woman looking In his window Sud.
denly she caught his glance and darted
In the doorway.
II want to get this watch out OF
pawn" she said as Mr.. lsancs followed
her Into tho shop. She handed him
the ticket. As
"out early, amt your" suggested
Iaaacs as he glanced her over. wonder
ing how she had happened to pawn a
watch for 50. Clearly some one had
arranged tho matter for her iSnacs
never forgot business fnce.
Hc took the ticket mud went to the
back Of the store In search VI the
pledged article. and Nitn Norcross
spent the time In looking into tempt
ing case OF old jswelry, One old
locket attracted her and on his return
she asked it's price.
Isaacs took ont the locket slowly,
still searching the girls face. The
price seemed reasonable, md she
bought Il. Turning TO leave the shop.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-11

she met face TO face huge policeman
and a 1.-THE youth. Nita's heart went
out to the latter. In her imagination
she pictured the young man as way
ward and pawning, perhaps stealing,
Jewelry. Surely he must be thief, or
why his police escortl The suspected
youth looked at her sharply as he
passed into the shop, and Nlta hurried
home with her purchase. Once In her
room, she told her maid to send the
laundress upstairs She wished TO
speak to her privately.
Here Is your watch, Mrs. Berry"
said Nita as she handed the timeplece
to her washerwoman, who began to
weep copiously on a glngham apron.
81 hope you Will never have to part
with 1t again. The next time you need
money for sickness or any serious
trouble come to me- Never pawn any
thing again. 1t Is terrible habit"
continued NIta. Then, recalling the
picture of the handsome youth, she
added: 1T teaches young men where
they can get extra money and oftener
gets them into trouble than out Of IT,
Now run along to your work and never
think Of It again" And Mrs. Berry,
clasping the cheap yet precious watch
of her dead husband to her heart,
went back to her tubs.
Several weeks later Nita Norcross
was invited to the clambake given at
Oak Ridge by her old friends the
Clydes. Mrs. Clyde introduced her to
the many new friends they had met
since moving to Oak Ridge, and soon
supper was In full swing.
Encircling the round table were thlr-
ty men and girls, and Nlta casually
looked them over, Directly opposite
she recognized new face strangely
familiar. Where had she seen that
man before2 He had an almost imper-
tinent smile, and, look where she
would, their glances seemed always to
cross.
Supper was over, and the guests
were strolllng about the grounds, The
man with the famlllar-strange face
came up TO Nita as she stood beneath
elump of lanterns.
"This Is Miss Norcross, believe"
he said. Il am Mr.. Hldredth We
were introduced early In the evening,
but no doubt you did not catch my
name. Have you seen the sunken lake
OF which Clyde Is so proud%
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-11
Hay Fever and Summer Colds.

Victims Of hay fever will exper-
ience great benefit by taking Foley's
Honey and Tar, as it stops difficult
breathing Immediately and heals the
inAamed air passages, and even if it
should fail TO cure you it will give
instant relief" The genuine Is in a
yellow package. r. F. Laurin, Owl
Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-11
Germs. Their Friends and Foes.

Germs are powerless to affect a
healthy body in which the vital resist
ance Is maintained by good habits of
living. Alcohol, tobacco and other such
drugs, whether narcotic or stimulative
In their effects are aids and comforts
to our Invisible enemies Too much
food, especially hearty food such as
neat and beans, forms supplies for the
commissary department of the enemy
instead Of for the brigades Of white
corpuscles. On the other hand. every
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-11
Men Past Sixty in Danger.

More than half of mankind over 90
years of age suffer from kidney and
bladder disorders. usually enlarge
ment of prostate glands. This is
both painful and dangerous, and
Foiey's Kidney Cure should be taken
at the first sign OF danger, as it cor
rects irregularities and has cared
many old men OF this disease. Mr..
Rodney Burnett, Rockport, Mo-,
writes: IL suffered with enlarged
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-11
Warning.

II you have kidney and bladder
trouble and do not use Foley's Kid
ney Cure, you will have only your
self to blame for results, as it posi-
lively cures all forms Of kidney and
bladder diseases T. F. Laurin, Owl
Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-11

breath drawn deeply Into the lungs Of
fresh, sun warmed air is direct blow
struck at our foes and on the side Of
our defenders. Every sip OF pure wa.
ter aids the forces Of life. so, too,
does every motion In walking, run
ulng and other exercIses--w exer-
else Is not excessive. Every mouthful
Of pure food adds fuel to the dame Of
life. Success Magazine.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-11

prostate gland and kidney trouble
for years and after taking two bottles
Of Foley's Kidney Cure, l feel bet
ter than ! have for twenty years, al
though ! am now 81 years old" T. F.
Laurin, Owl Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-11
What a New Jersey Editor Says

NJ. T. Lynch, editor of the Phil
lipsburg, n. J., Daily Post, writes: "T
have used many kinds of medicines
for coughs and colds in my family
but never anything so good as
Foley's Honey and Tar. l cannot say
too much in praise of it" T. F. Lau-
rim. Owl Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-11

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