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Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29
SECRETS OF CAPITOL
GRAFT ARE EXPOSED
Assistant to One OF the Architects Of
Pennsylvania State Building
May Testify Against His
Associates
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
HARRISBURG, Pa, Jan. 2S.-The ap-
pearance of Stanford B. Lewis, active
assistant of Architect James H'leston
during the construction and furnishing
OF the capitol, as witness for the
commonwealth at the trial of the capi-
tol prosecutions in the Dauphin county
court today, tends TO confirm the rumor
that Hueston has an understanding
with the state and will be one of its
witnesses.
Lewis was called to identify the PLAYS
and specifications prepared by HUGS
ton for the furnishings of the capitol
and also to explain the quantities
plans upon Which orders We're given
at various times for furnishings.
Lewis was cross-examined by P. P.
Rothermel Of counsel for Sanderson
and was on the stand when court ad-
journed for the day.
Lewis is under Indictment on two
charges of conspiracy in connection
with the alleged capitol frauds.
Today's sessions of court were de-
voted by the commonwealth to laying
the foundation of it's case. James
Scarlet, in his opening address to the
jury, said the state expected to prove
that the defendants, Contractor John
II. Sanderson, former Auditor General
William p. Snyder. former State Treas
urer William L. Mathues and James
M. Shumaker, former superintendent
of grounds and buildings, conspired to
cheat and defraud the state in the pay
ment of bills for the capitol furnishings.
John f. Stott, former secretary of
the board of public grounds and build
ings, who was on the stand for an
hour under examination by the COM
monwealth, seemed reluctant to iden-
tify certain plans and specifications
prepared by Hueston. He could not
recognize them as having been seen by
him before.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29
CR0CKER'S HEIRS DEED
SITE FOR CATHEDRAL
Episcopal Church Of San Francisco
Will Erect a Magnificent
Structure on Mob
Hill
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2s.-The
fifty-eighth convention of the Episcopal
diocese of California was held today
at Trinity church.
After the celebration of the holy COM
munion the most important event of
tho day took place when William H.,
Crocker appeared in behalf of the
Crocker heirs and presented to the
church the block on Mob Fill, bounde1
by California, Sacramento, Mason and
Jones streets, the site of the old Crocker
mansion, where a splendid cathedral Is
to be erected.
Bishop Nichols received the deeds in
the name Of the church. A. N. Drown
appeared at the same time and pre-
sented a deed of gift of $4,000, the first
cathedral endowment. The plans for
the cathedral were received today from
London.
During the afternoon session Bishop
Nichols made an Intellectual effort to
have his salary lowered $1,000 year.
An increase of this amount had been
voted him at the last convention, but
today he arose and asked that the con-
vention resc!nd the former resolution,
allowing his salary to remain as it was
prior to the increase.
II ask you this" he said, 'in the face
OF the conditions at the present time,
and / personally request that there be
no debate l the question. 1t is my sim
cere wish that the resolution be re-
scinded. Those in favor say aye
There was dead silence, followed by
a hearty laugh. The bishop. somewhat
embarrassed a. this action on the part
of his flock, tried to speak, but 1t re-
auired a few minutes for him to regain
hts voice. When he did, he asked the
convention to take up the matter and
left the hall. No sooner had he dis
appeared into the vestry than the con-
vention unanimously voted, to keep his
salary at its present figure, which is
$4,000 a year.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29
NEW YORK WILL AID
TURERcULosls SUFFERERS


ALBANY, N. Y. Jan. 2s.--Dr. Eugene
II. Porter, state commissioner of health
and his advisory board, named recentiy'
to aid the department in dealing Win
the ravages Of tuberculosis. have agreed
upon a plan of campaign. the az
visory board is made up of experts on
tuberculosis.
DR.. Porter last night in his address
before a meeting here under the aus
pieces of the state charities aid In CO.
operation with the state department. VI
health in its campaign for the preven-
ton of tuberculosis.
Or. Porter announced that bill VIII
be introduced In the Legislature making
mandatory registration and notification
of all cases of tuberculosis throughout
the state.
1.-the state department Of health
said Or. Porter, must insist upon tns
registration of all cases of tuberculosis.
II is absolutely essential that the loca-
ton and distribution OF these cases be
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29
THIRD REcEIVERsHlP ASKED
FOR CHICAGO ELECTRIC ROAD


=
CHICAGO Jan. ga new complica-
ton entered into the receivership pro-
ceedings against the Chicago & Mil
waukee Electric Railway company and
against A. C. Frost & Co, late this af-
ternoon, when third receivership was
asked for by the railroad company for
the Republic Construction company of
Chicago. The hearing on the petition
for the third receivership was contin-
ued by Judge Grosscup Of the federal
circuit court until January 81.
The Republic Construction company,
whose management and financial in
terests are said to be closely related
to those Of the electric railroad, was
the company that began the construc-
ton of the road from Lake Bluff, Ill.
to Milwaukee in 1906 The construction
company, In an answer filed stimuli
taneously with the petition for a ra<
ceiver admits its financial embarrass-
ment and It's inability to complete the
road. It also admits a debt Of 100000
to the railroad company.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29
EVIDENCE IN THAW
CASE COMPLETED
Continued from Page one.)

1GOnNInueu hEONH EHB1 OAA0p
OF detectives Of Pittsburg. to the stand.
O'Meara has been prominent ngure
in the Thaw defense work. Mr.. Jerome
asked him IL he had been connected
with the Pittsburg detective force, ana
on receiving affirmative reply, SAID
THAT'S ALL"
When reading of the HummeI evil
dence had been completed at the after
noon session the affidavit was read py
MIR. Jerome. In the affidavit MIS-
Thaw, who was then Miss Nesbit,
charged during her European trip Win
Thaw in 1902 and 1903 he attacked her
several times without any provocauon
whatever and beat her unmerclfully.
As the result of one castigation, the
affidavit asserted, the girl was In bed
three weeks.
The affidavit also accused Thew of
taking cocaine habitually.
Made Denial on Stand
Mrs. Thaw on the witness stand de-
MED having made this affidavit, but
admitted having signed statement
for Stanford White the contents of
which she did not read. She said she
thought 1t was some business paper
the architect wanted witnessed. 1t was
also alleged that Thaw had tried to
coerce the girl into signing a paper
accusing White of having drugged and
assaulted her.
Thaw beat the girl, according to the
affidavit, when she refused to sign 1t
and because she said the charges
against White were not true. District
Attorney Jerome also read to the jury
the copy of a note written in court by
Thaw at his last trial and filed the
affidavit of his former attorney, Mr..
Delmas when the commission on lun-
acy was investigating into the defen-
dant's mental condition.
1t was conceded by the defense that
at the dinner in the Cafe Martin pre-
ceding the tragedy whisky and cham
f1apOe wera sarVad
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29
WILSON PROMISES FRUIT
GROWERS FAIR PLAY
Secretary of Agriculture Says No Defi-
mite Steps Regarding suIphurine
VIII Be Taken Before
February is
BY Associated Press.


SAN JOSE, Jan. 2S.-In response to a
dispatch sent Secretary Wilson by the
committee appointed by the fruit grow
ers of the state to take charge of the
sulphur fight, that official has wired
that no definite steps will be taken be-
fore February 10 and that California
fruit growers will be given fair play in
the matter of sulphuring apricots.
Arthur r. Briggs, chairman of the
delegation, is in the east at present.
but upon his return in a few days he
will call a meeting of the delegation
to decide upon the next step to be
taken.
G. D. Petit, the member of the COM
mittee who represents the Santa Clara
section, said today:
I'm my opinion, If we hope to save
our dried fruit industry, we cannot
afford to lessen our vigilance in this
matter because of seemingly favorable
reports from Washington.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29
WHERE is MONEY FROM BOND
ISsUE7 ASKED IN HOUSE
By Associates Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S.-When the
urgency deficiency bill was taken up
by the ways and means committee of
the house today Mr.. Johnson of South
Carolina attacked the Panama bond
issue and declared that the money did
not go for the purpose of construction
of the canal.
Mr.. Tawney took issue with him and
said it was the duty of the secretary
to issue the bonds for the reason that
expenditures already made exceed by
almost 50000,000 the amount of the
proceeds of the bond sale.
What did he do with the money!"
asked Mr.. Johnson.
He reimbursed the treasury for ex-
penditures previously made" interject-
ed Mr.. Tawney.
mo. he has not yet SO reported it,"
replied Mr.. Johnson.
"As matter of fact" he replied de-
liberately, "it has not been paid. The
banks that bought the money up gave
their checks and Immediately the
checks were handed back to the banks
and the government was given credit"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29
Customs Chief Relieved

PICKING, Jan. 2S.-Pursuant to an
imperial rescript issued yesterday, Sir
Robert Hart, inspector general of the
Chinese customs service, has begun
the transfer of his duties to Sir Robert
Breden, the vice inspector general. The
rescript, in recognition of Sir Robert
Harris long, energetic and successful
term OF office, grants him years sick
leave and confers upon him rank equal
to that of the president of the foreign
hOa I'd
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29

Special to The Herald.
NEW YORK, Jan. 2s.-The general
~ impression here is now that
~ Gladys Vanderbilt is married to
Count Szchenyi of Hungary the an
nouncement of the engagement of her
mother, Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, will
soon be made.
An annual income OF $250,OO0 was left
to Mrs. Vanderbilt by her late husband,
Cornelius Vanderbilt, in addition to
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29
ASK CONGRESS TO LEGIsLATE
AGAINST COMBINES AND TRUSTS


WASHINGTON, Jan. 2s.--As a re-
suit of the action of the national con-
ference on corporations and trusts,
held i'll Chicago last October, resolu-
lions in advocacy of reform legislation
were today presented to President
Roosevelt and to the two houses of
congress by Seth Low of New York,
Samuel Gompers. president of the
American Federation of Labor, and
James O'Connell, President of the IN
ternational Association of Machinists.
1t is understood that the president
made no expression of his views on
the subjects dealt with. The commits
sion made arrangements for a hearing
before the proper committees of the
two houses No date was set.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29
JUDGE DENIES MOTION TO
AcoUIT IN FRAUD CASE
BY Associated Press.

PORTLAND. Ore, Jan. 2s.-Judge
Hunt today denied the motion of Judge
Webster, attorney for John H. Hall,
for a verdict of acquittal. The entire
afternoon was occupied in arguing the
question, and Judge Hunt made his
ruling just before adjournment for the
day.
The Introduction of testimony for the
defense will begin tomorrow morning.
1t is not known how many witnesses
Hall has subpoenaed, but Judge Web
ster has said that not more than two
days will be required to present the
case Of his client.
Mr.. Hall has also declared that he
will take the stand in his own behalf,
and it is more than probable he will
take the stand some time tomorrow,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29
coNRIEp GIVES UP SCHOOL
FOR GRAND OPERA SINGERS
BY Associated Pre,a.

NEW YORK, Jan. f2s.-Notices have
been sent out to the effect that the
school of grand opera established by
Heinrich Conried in connection with the
Metropolitan opera house will be dis
continued after this season. Plans are
under way for the formation of another
school to take its place.
The school mas been particular
hobby of Director Conried's and it's
suspension is taken as confirmation OF
the oft-repeated reports that he is to
give up the dictatorship of the opera
house at the end Of the present season.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29

New York and Newport establishments.
She is said to have had several mill
lions settled on her during her life, and
she has big fortune In jewels.
Mrs. Vanderbilt and Miss Vanderbilt
became foreign in their proclivities
after the death of Mr.. Vanderbilt,
Under the guidance of Mrs. Robert
Goelet. They spent several months for
three consecutive seasons with Mrs.
Goelet cruising on her yacht Nahma In
foreign waters.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29
REVOLUTION IN HAYTI
CONSIDERED AT AN END
Minister '-eeer informs Department
That Trouble Is OVer-Leader
Seeks Safety In Con-
suIate
By Ausoela 8 Press.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2s.-Haytian
Minister Leger told Assistant Secre-
tary Bacon of the state department to-
day that the revolution in the island
is now over.
The Haytian government is making
an effort to capture the leaders of the
revolution. among whom General Fir
men is counted the foremost. The lat
ter is seeking asylum in the consulate,
SO as to bs safe from arrest prior to
embarkation, but he will not be allowed
to remain in the American consulate,
as the state department officials ex-
press an intention to prevent it by all
means.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29
HELEN GOULD AIDS COLLEGE
FOR GIRLS IN coNsTANrlNoPLE


NEW YORK, Jan. 2S.--Their atten-
ton called to the needs of the Amer
Jean college for girls at Constantinople
by Miss Helen Gould, prominent wo-
men of this city yesterday at meeting
in Miss Gould's home subscribed more
than 100000 for the institution, some
of the buildings OF which were de-
stroyed by fire two years ago.
Miss Gould's visit to the school last
year resulted in her becoming so In
terested In 1t that she accepted hon
orary membership in both junior and
senior classes and influenced DR.. Mary
Mills Patrick of the college to come
to America to present its needs.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29
Death Calls French Cardinal


BY Associate Press.
PARIS, Jan. 2S.-Francois Marie
BENJAMIN Richard, cardinal and arch
bishop of Paris, died here today Of
congestion of the lungs after short
illness. Cardinal Richard was born at
Nantes March 1, 1919. and was made
a cardinal in 1889.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29
NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS
An Ocean Proven Success

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 ST. Los An
geies Wave Power and Electric COM
pany, 224 II. w. Holman building, Los
Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29
Taft Goes to Cleveland

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S.-Sectetary
Taft left Washington tonight for Cleve-
land to attend the Mckinley day ban
quet Of the Tippecanoe club tomorrow
evening, at which he is expected to
make an address. He will return to
this city Friday.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29
Raneher Heavily Fined

HELENA, Mont, Jan. 2S.-Andrew
Macmillan. a prominent Dawson county
rancher. today pleaded guilty in the
federal court to the unlawful fencing
of the public domain and was fined
$400 and sentenced to Jail for twenty
four hours.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29
FIRE IN PACKING HOUSE
CAUSES DAMAGE OF $3.50, 900


KANSAS CITY, MO, Jan. 2s.-Fire of
unknown origin, starting in the can
ming department on the second floor of
one OF the twin main buildings of the
$2.O00.0O0 packing plant of Nelson Nor
7'is a. Co., in Kansas City, Kas., tonight
threatened destruction of the entire
plant and caused losses estimated at
$750, 900 before It was controlled.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29
would Pension Lie savers

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON Jan. 2s.-The presi~
deaf today sent to the senate 5nessage
recommending the giving OF pensions
to members OF the lifesaving service,
such as are given to firemen and pOlice-
men In the large cities.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29
MILLIONAIRE SUES WIFE TO
oE'. POSSESSION OF SON

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 2s.-Alleging that
his wife will not permit his child to see
him, William ]. Lemp, jr., son of the
late William ]. Lemp, millionaire
brewer, began habeas corpus proceed
ings IN the court of appeals 10 obtain
possession Of his 7-year-old son, Will
liam J. Lemp.
Judge Bland issued an order requir-
ing Mrs. Lemp to produce the child in
court February l.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29
KNEELS IN PRAYER ON
TRACK; KILLED BY TRAIN
Aged Man Calmly Awaits Death Under
Wheels of Southern Pacific En-.
gine-ApparentIy DELHI
crate Suicide
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
STOCKTON, Jan. 2S.-while in the
attitude of prayer ON the Southern Pa
ci1c track this afternoon, near Tracy,
an aged stranger was struck by passen-
ger train No. SO, en- route to Stockton.
1t was apparently a deliberate sui
eide. The man was horribly mangled
The body was brought to Stockton
and taken to the morgue.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29
props Dead While sweepIna

STOCKTON, Jan. 2S.-Thomas p.
Moore, aged rs, one of the oldest citi-
zens Of Stockton, dropped dead this
morning while sweeping his yard. He
had been a resident OF Stockton forty
seven years.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29

known in order that proper measures
be taken for their instruction and
relief"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money n II falls 10 cure.
r. W. GROVES signature IL on ZACH box
2bos
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-12-25

The issue quite plain" said the Guvnor rising with the
air of who has say. cit will crppe-ndeed almost
runme to raise $4,000 Any material advance that amount
bankruptcy with goodness knows what evil results my
and daughters there any law the land should possible
for to crush others in this barefaced way"
"The law cannot help you But sit down. Grosveno Let
hammer this thing identity the
promoters and have failed Here the letter my brokers
yesterday You they that the company registered Jersey
and the nominal directors fghead The real manpa
tors of the stock do not appear the surface"
Surey who well acquainted with West Africa
make toeab accurate guess the people behind the
~" had the slightest grounds for naming any should
only tell Grosveno but would gladly lend personal assist
ance in arranging matters"
The Old Man read the typewriter letter which Schwartz gave
him. Of did not know then what but
substantate Schwartz's statements.
"Amazng thing he murmured "And that should be such
fool only wanted to hundred for the sake Of
the girls give them little Injuries which diminishing dividends
hardly permit Of and this the result find myself the very
brink of ruin All, WELT Let apologize again for
Have objection then, to full and frank discussion Of
the matter with mew
"Great Scott, no! Why do you put such question:
Pease sit down. then The ladies from the drawing
little longer Dorothy is singing, and Micen er-en
gagged with her while Mrs Grosvenor will object
smoke another cigar Now the point have
been thinking matters during the day. and have proposition
make which may commend itself you 1t you that
admire your elder daughter very much Were prospective
sonnaw Grosvenor would be prepared take your liabilities
to my shoulders And let say that bargain
ing with you for Dorohys hand You know that anxious
pay her addresses Oen and this Kwanu business
existence at that time conditional suit then
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-12-25
'May I have my letterp he said.

The handed him, but yet refoded when
Minke burst into the
"Pease come, Dad she cried "And you Mr. Schwartz
Jim says that the house simply surrounded by black men,"
Of Schwartz had grit in him. His type of
has, He PALE shook bit and leaned back against the table,
fell from his fingers After
brass question from the what Jim meant by his
extraordinary they all rushed turned couple of
someau and about sing "Te Me- Pretty Maiden when
sharp thrust nqungy round the amb of the door, 1t
was the mongoose
"Whas this hear about nggers outsde Are they after the
fowlsW
"Dan says they to hdnap Schwartz"
"Look here young fuzwuzzy free with Dan and
Schwartz You haven't joined the gang until Just try
to remember that Nice thing You'll be addressing POLL
upposel Now you make yourself useful pick up
that piece paper the carpet the of the table and
into your cage Mind you don't eat it. Miss Mlcent want it,
els that Minkiew
There you again. Mne indeed and you two hours in
the housep
"Sorry"
"We you behave yourself properly I'll forgive you this time
Before you CO. kindly pass those from the sdeboad"
"What kind of nuts they 2" said Rki houghtfully.
"Brazl. They're rank poison for mongooses"
"Oh He eaped up and gazed the DISH "Shabah he said
cracking "Theyre good eating"
Exactly why Mne brought the Guv and Schwartz tho
dining whrl discovered She would have told
minute had thought of asking her. but things happened
during the few days that had plenty do to keep
track of without botheg head ancient his
tory fancy she disturbed their conversation pupo She knew
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-12-25

Now 1 am only asking you to exer-
else a little judicious parental pres
sure on charming girl who hard
ly knows her own mind. I am
sure you will not think the less of
me because I endeavor to gain my
own ends while coming to your
assistance"
I whistled loudly in my sur
prise. I couldn't help it, but it
seemed to annoy Schwartz, who