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Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-31
DEATH REMOVES PLAINTIFF
FROM COURTS JURISDICTION

The list of divorce cases on the
calendars of the superior court was
iessened by one yesterday, when Attor-
ney M. T. owens filed dismissal OF
the suit of William Andrew against
Matilda Andrew. The reason for the
dismissal, as given by the attorney, Is
that 1.-THE plaintiff is dead and the
court is without jurisdiction
The following divorce suits were filed
Yesterday: Charles T. Conger against
lana M. Conger, Mary Koepp against
William w. Koepp, Alma Cannon
against Frank w. Cannon, Lena Ko-
vaisky against Joe Kovalsky, Maggie 5;
Stockdale against r. L. Stockdale and
|. w. Small against Edith l. Small
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-31
CHANGES MADE IN LOCATION
FOR FILING PROBATE PAPERS

The filing department for the hand
ling of all papers in connection with
probate matters has been removed from
the main office of the county clerk to
room in the court house, formerly
occupied by the county assessor.
A large vault for the safe keeping OF
wills and other valuable documents has
been provided, and a large number OF
new filing boxes has been placed in the
room. c. O. Winter, deputy county
clerk, has been placed in charge of the
new department
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-31
JUDGES OF SUPERIOR COURT
MEET TO CONSIDER CHARGES

A meeting of the judges of the SUI
perior court was held in the chambers
of Presiding Judge James yesterday to
consider proposed additions to the rules
of the courts, assignment of cases and
to decide in what department the newly
elected judges shall sit.
No definite action was taken in any
of these matters, and another meeting,
it is expected, will be held some time
during the week.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-31
ATTEMPTS TO KILL HIMSELF
AND is ADJUDGED INSANE

Emil Brule, formerly merchant OF
Denver, who came to Los Angeles four
months ago, was committed to the M
sane asylum yesterday. While await
ing the arrival of the members OF the
l,11acv commission Brule attempted to
strange himself with his necktie, but
was prevented by h. Fl. Hutchinson,
deputy sheriff.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-31
ouApcE OF FRAUDuLENTLY
GIVING CHECK BREAKS DOWN

o,arge OF passing a fictitious
Olie sde 4 fainst A. D. Warner was
cnech n'S ~ Justice Summerfield yes
dlshllss' xVarfkr was accused by A. d.
teIaAs' nainil.k man, of giving him a
9tyes. ~ s2OCIwithout sufficient funds
chesA hsnlx tctlmeet payment. Warner
la Wy i,s ha a running account with
tne pa'.,,anf II another case Will be
Ats u'' hefof Il Justice Summerfeld
l4ssi1dnesday, 81
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-31

The Angelus grill has excellent SER
vice and better food. Fourth and Spring.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-31

II you want to go east. {. Haydock. Agent
III nois Central R. R. 11s W. sixtn street.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-31

upright and economical Life Insurance pn-
cpes revoIutonzed all popular methods
of Life Insurance saving has thrown its protection
around 1t issues policy free from
absolutely guaranteed Its popularity is evidenced
by over seven onehalf million policies in force
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-03
PASTOR is CALLED
Rev. P.LO. Sugars To Come to Eust Eud
&55$ bhntlkt Church,

Rev. r. o. Sugars To Come to Enst Eud
baptist Church.
After the rtgular service at the East
End Baptist Church yesterday morning
The congregation unanimously extend
ed a caii TO the Rev. 2. Q. Sayars, who,
It Is understood, Ill accept and come
to Richmond at once.
Mr.. Sayars Is a native OF Pittsylva-
MIA county. He entered Richmond COL
iege three years ago, and while there
was pastor OF several churches In the
rural district. For the past year he
has been pastor of Berea Church, In
Hanover county, succeeding the Rev.
s L. W. Smith. who continued his studies
at the Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary.
Mr., sayars Is considered one OF the
strongest men In the pulpit among
The younger Baptists. He is we'll
s known In Richmond, having aceptably
supplied many of the leading churches.
At Fast End he succeeds the Rev. B. D.
Cow, who resigned eighteen months
ago to pursue studies ut Colgate Uni
versity. In the interim the Rev. Or,
James Buchanan. secretary OF the Bap-
stist Council. has been acting pastor
Under his ministry. the church pros
pered greatly. and is now In bette,
condition than ever before IN Its his
tory. Much of tho Indebtedness FOL
improvement has been removed, anC
the new pastor VIII take charge OF the
church under most favorable condi
tions 4sflF. lt S
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-03
BURKE JURY SAID
TO BE FAR APART

Friends OF Frank P. Burke. on trial
in the United States District Court for
alleged robbery of the mails, heard
yesterday that the jury, locked UP at
Murphy's Hotel, was hopelessly divided
Consequently they declared that the
worst he could get to-day would be a
mistrial.
How these reports started it was
difficult to explain. The jury did not
leave the hotel during the day, owing
to the lndlsposition OF Philip II. Pow
ers, who was afraid to venture out in
the cold. The others could not leave
without him, and oil remained and
made themselves comfortable. This
their quarters, but speculation was
rife. The talk OF probable Disagree
ment did not seem to be based upon
anything definite. early In the even.
Ing 1t was Whispered around that the
straw ballot showed ten for acquittnl
and two for conviction, the wise ones
in the hotel lobby saying that the two
for conviction would never como
around. The jury, however, may upset
these rumOrs. Ell
Can't Rcnd Newspapers.
Since the trial began on Tues day the
twelve members of the panel have been
IN the custody OF deputy marshal.
i Ihcy arc not permitted to read any
printed accounts OF the trial, and such
papers as they receive have all OF tho
Burke features cut out. Though they
! read great deal yesterday, they did
not have an opportunity OF following
the Ihaw case. because that, too, was
/ eliminated, and they got along tile
! best they could with the cut anu
ragged pages.
According to the general impression
Burke; II he goes free. Will be acquitted
although he will hardly be sent %
| Williamsburg. Apparently the govern
ment made out plain case. witnessns
| showing that Burke unquestionnbly
rifled decoy letter and left money
which was marked by the inspectors
4 IN a barber shop near the sub-stntion
In which he was employed. His defense
! was. directed along the line OF moral
and mental collapse. due to the exor-
i bltant use OF liquor.
i When court opens this morning -he
i jury will be sent to Its room at Che
i Federal building to deliberate.
It IS reasonable to suppose that the
/ members have discussed the case
among themselves IN an Informal way.
I put II they have agreed on a verdict
.l'they must go through the fornnality or
considering II officially. for what they
dld yesterday--if anythih;: --is OF no
account. They must do 1t again In II
i, regular manner.
nnrkc's Quiet Day nj Homo.
4 At home With his family. Burke was
4 away from the public gaze. He had
peen for five days the object OF pity.
ana morbid curiosity as we'll, In the
courtroom where his indifferent man
/ liner was observed, To-day he will go
= there again to be nct free or sentenced.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-03
COAT TAIL ABLAZE,
famed HIMSELF
Negro Was Nearly Frustrated
by Sudden Rise in TEN
perature."

George Simpson. a colored factory
worker. was going up Ninth Street on
Saturday with his hat in his hand,
perspiring and complaining to himself
that the weather had turned so sud-
denly warm. Growing desperate under
the heated spell, George no doubt
would have dtsrobed himself then and
there had not an unexpected event d.
rected his attention. a considerate
tpasserby informed him that his coat
tail was in great blaze. There was
some quick turning about The negro
ran ont Of his coat, vest and shirt all
at one pull With the assistance of
some white men George was extin-
guished He said he remembered light
ing n cigarette at the factory and
carclessly dropping the match and he
supposed 1t must have fallen into his
coat pocket. His needs were many
just then, and. of course. his weeks
roll went for the reclothing OF his
body: thereby preventing his Saturday
nights frolic In the Ward.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-03
.BROADS|DE OF PANS
CL|NCHED ARGUMENT
Fourteen Negroes Created Terri
hc Uproar and Then Go to
Station House.

While others We're at their places Of
worship or gathered in peace about
their family fires. eleven men and
three women. all colored, were gathered
in the house at 525 Prentss Street to
discuss social usage and the political
problems OF the hour. Various ques-
lions came up, and heated argument
followed. On q matter OF social GUS
tom, as to whether it be proper for
a gentleman to speak first or lady
when they pass each other in the street
the Gulf Stream. The ladies took
the stand that It is their inaliennHle
right to-, speak tlrst--and last me me
men would not be oo1 fXrnfhia arg me
ment In the mouth, and he then re. r !.
signed, taking his followers over Win
him to the other side. On t1noilon y
was decided 70 resort 70 infce 81 s lhnso
who believed that It IS "a Wo y
rightito speak her mind frs stand az
forever. a br0ndsi de OF gunner :, ~ e..
tive expletve WAS nt9}tt0Wgin ~ yyhich tho
women H showed to tsadyantag &c. Then g
followed "a general fusila y, sklllets.
pots ana pans and g Their house SO IN.
pe,nenas OF Maa fl rose se' a5ove
n1aaffrb d,o ~ i Became alarmed,
Dead and dying lay streWns anout
the battleAeld. The carnags was z, a :, !,
s beiis e! fai HsH into TIC arms hey
cantain.si He bore her to a place OF
safety,and was returning ,t e T IS ~
Snr,s r those veterans Neisz and
Schtilieff stormed the Fights. hey car,
r;ad everything before them. The dead
were resuscitated the injure had their
= arivens1.tn state to the Second Pol Ice
Station. The argument will be contin-
5ued this morning. with Justice crutch-
field as umpire,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-03

At tho close OF business on Friday
Hon. Henry Carter Stuart. OF Russell.
retired as member of the State Cor
rorntion Commission-the last OF the
original appointees of former Gov
ernor Montague to leave the body.
Sfr. Stuart was chosen for full
term OF six years on February /, 1902.
and he has made a most able and
efficient member. A man of large
means, with varied business interests
III Southwest Virginia, he did not de-
size the appointment, and 1t was some
time before Governor Montague could
induce him to accept. However, he
had been member of tho Constitu.
'tional Convention, had taken con-
spicuous part in getting through the
corporation section and had an abid-
ing interest in its welfare.
VIII Run for Governor.
Mr.. Stuart is prominent candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for Governor next year. having COM
pleted his official connection with the
commission. he VIII at the proper time
begin vigorous campaign. He win
have his headquarters in Richmond.
and though he will spend much time
on the stump, his campaign will be
active Democrat all his life, he never
held a public position until he was
elected to the Constitutional Conyen-
ton. It is understood that he will
spend some time in looking after his
large business interests before he be-
gins his active campaign for the
gubernatorial nomination.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-03
BABY YELLED WHEN
POISON BURNT HIM
Tried to Drink Bottle of Acid,
But Drop on Tongue Was
Enough.

Several and sundry accidents. as
saults and batteries. among the first
being the poisoning Of two-year-
old baby, called out the city ambu-
lance on Saturday night. and DR..
Hinchman used up a quantity of thread
and dulled several surgeons needles.
Thomas Muldowney, who has seen
but two summers. got hold of bottle
OF hydrochloric acid Ut 1871 East Main
Street and, baby-like. turned 1t UP
to his mouth. He got. one drop on
his tongue, and the ensuing excite
ment was intense DR.. Hinchman
rushed to the place. rubbed the acid
OF. and left the child out OF danger.
Gus Bagby, colored. whom the last
glass knocked down and out. was
stabbed in the left arm. He was
SO drunk that he didn't know who cut
him, and refused to let the physician
attend him.
Mary Harris. colored, of 124 Pull
liam Street. engaged in battle with an
erstwhile friend, and came out OF the
ifracas with her head looking as If she
had encountered bee hive. She was
taken to the City Home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-03
GROUNDING GRUNTED.
AND Then Went BACK
Real Article Appears on Church
Hill, But Stays Out Only
Short Time.

Those who In spite OF the ridicule OF
scientist and sceptic, have remained
steadfast In their belief In the legend
that the grounding Is the true prog
nosticator Of tho weather, will re-
joice to know that the matter has been
settled for all time. The observations
"cinching" the fact that the prophecies
tic rodent does come out Of his hole
on the second day Of February and on
seeing his shadow returns dlsgustedly
to his winter quarters, were not made
near his natural haunts but in the
heart Of the city. The grandson Of
one of Richmonds most popular d.
vines is authority for the story and
his hos-ship is snuglys buried UNDER
meath about two feet Of Church Fiji
real estate, and will probably not re-
appear for the next forty days except
G to partakc sleepily of his daily meal
which is placed In the entrance of his
burrow. lIe is forced to this cXigency
on account OF the fact that there ia
small chance OF his laying up forage
enough for his winter use within the
city limits. MA
This particular denizen5of tile forest
was captured last summer by little
David NIcAIinn, the son OF Church
Hill merchant and has taken wonder
fully to urban life. Ee has become
quite docile. tho only requirement. PEI
sculiar to his former existence being
Ia burrow, which was, after some little
time built to his satisfaction. He has
been taught a number OF tricks. and
until the winter set in was quite So
5cinble. He then became sleepy, and
only his masters whistle, the fore
runner OF his daily meal. would bring
him out, {
Yesterday. however, in the presence
of several people. no strolled well out
Into the back yard, looked around for
"a moment and With a shiver returned
Ito his hole, The sun was shining
and Of course, he saw his
shadow. IA ri ia "A
Church Hill people arc convinced
that the5forty days of bad atller will
be Forthcoming, and to-day many
sman3will be the possessor OF a marked
down oyereoat instead OF a new sprlns
suit, ii sl M \;
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-03

left unturned to hold them In the
paths Of duty. Few OF the recruits fail
TO set some reminder from home Of
what Is expected OF them.
Horace Corcioflnl, q younh italian OF
this city, who has reached lineage for
enlistment, has Just got such q s''re-
mtnder" IN the shape OF tho aooves pics
ture, the latest taken Of the royal tam
tly. 55 3ss5 5ls i;5sr
u Whatever regrets he might have had
at leaving his soda fountuinswere sui
denly dtspeiled, and when no sal FOR
the old country some time IN the early
part Of March he will be happy In
the thought that after he has made ala
!" fortune here he can return and DO q
citizen OF his native land in spit s Of
his years OF cxpntriation, 3 Il !.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-03

Italy. as every one knows. is Jealous
OF her sons, They never so too far
from their native soil to be forgotten;
and they never fall to receive the e GO, Ga!l
to pay the debt which every l ',zslia,
boy must pay before he can be .tul !,
Pledged citizen OF his ountryy--tn g - ot
carving certain period III the sings
army. is s5 Il SS. 86
Even though comfortably settled ~
tho Land Of Gold.n5as Am rIc CO Is fond
ly called by the ,,nsophisltcated, u lls
q rare thing that the call iss unhe =. 81,
despite tho fact that In most +, cases sn Y,
trip takes every cent Of me !. money ~;
earned by frugnlity and perhaph pf!. !,
walton. Innate patriotl sln. ho ., ~ ~
not the only Incentive. The 8''ola .peop1e.,
at homo soc "a IL that not e a tone y Y.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-03
RATHER NOT ACT
NAT GOODWIN SAYS
But Makes More Money That
Way Than Any Other.
Likes New Play.

According to himself, Nat Goodwin
Is going to make a lot OF money out
OF Broadhurst's play. The Fastener"
which has been running now just a
week.
Speaking to The Tlmes-Dispatch
dramatic man on Saturday. the
comedian declared that he had never
before had piece in which he has
got as much meat In the frst week
OF It's production as In The fastener"
Makes Hin Laugh.
This talk OF fitting me with play
makes me laugh he said. "Why,I
have played nearly everything. There
was The Cowboy and the Lady for
instance. and In AilzzoYri.' This thing
OF a Nat Goodwin part Is all bosh.
Yes. therefl melodraIna in this piece"
he continued. but what OF that? The
trend OF the stage to-day Is toward
melodrama- Look at the New York
successes. don't act for the love OF
it Really. you might not believe 1t.
but / would rather do other things
than act, but know couldn't make
half the money at anything else. You
heard them laughing out there in
front? Well. that's the test. II can
make them do that, IL . all want.
las to this new play. didn't know
anything more about It's plot or its
characters than you until read tho
manuscript seven weeks ago. Tho
trouble with the theatre-going public
In this country Is that they Will .len-
tify man with certain part, and
won't believe chat he can play anything
else. In Europe this is not the case.
Take Nathan Hale for instance. They
said 1t was ridiculous for an old boy
like me to be playing such q part.
And yet i made more money with
Nathan Hale than with any OF my
other pieces not excepting "A Gilded
Fool. Ny 'Shyiock was the easiest
thing have ever done. but the New
York critics welcomed my return to
farce. and said they were glad that
had stopped 'Shylarking' through the
country. can never tell about the
success OF any piece until have been
out in 1t month or moro. It was
eight weeks before really knew that
Nathan Halo was to be success.
When first produced 1t the critics
made much fun OF my cssaying the
role"
No Shooting For Him.
Mr.. Goodwin does not like pistol
shot on the stage. II told Mr.. Broad
hurst that" he said, "nnd you will see
final scene of the third act" Tho
change made Is that Morley Crawford.
instead of shooting himself. is turned
over to the law" Mr.. Goodwin's Wis
dom In this was seen in the effect OF
this climax at the two performances on
Saturday.
AS though to emphasize his confi-
dence in the new piece. Mr.. Goodwin.
In q curtain speech at the matinee. said:
81 shall be here In this play next
season, and perhaps also In another
play by Mr.. Broadhurst.''
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-03

If no verdict is reached there will be
another trial during the year.
Tho jury is composed of L. A. Wad-
dill. ]. c. Vial, j. s. Wingfield. L. NJ.
Jones, j. a. Taylor. ]. N. Reynolds.
Harry Drew. John Mclaughlin, Il. j.
Mitchell. William Kirby, D. Rider and
Philip II. Powers. It was said at
Murphy's last night that Mr.. Powers
was not III, but that he was too much
under the weather to so out in the
street.
If Burke is convicted he can be sent
to the Federal prison in Atlanta for a
term Of from one to five years. AZ
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-03
Fireman Dead.

r. T. olr1s tead, call man of no. 1
Engine Company. died at 2 o'clock
Z Yesterday morning al his home, No,
IA North Fourth Street He had been
All for about I'VE months with blood
poisoning, bl't died OF pneumonia. lie
is survived by his widow and several
children.
With the fire bells tolling, the body
was escorted by a detail Of hremen IL
4 The Main Street Station at 8 o'clock
H yesterday afternoon, TO DO taken Il
Raleigh. N. c., for burial.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-03
tsnl,lds Piss ,rhrougl b.

q The severe wentller In the Past. vs.
sending crowds Of people toWnrd .t,lor!!.
Coast Line and the Seaboard Atr 4 Line
passing here With few w can tisi1Ml Imam
reserVnt IONS. Two prl yate cars tne
l.D ixie,' and the olumh1a,' went t, n
Atlantic Coast line, = he % xte,' wa y
Ioccupled By a PARTY OF the Go nld s sls
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-03
MUCH SMOKE, LITTLE FIRE.
Department Answers Three Alarms
Chimney ut Alurphy's Ahlaze.

@Oepnrtmenf AnkWcrh Thrcc NIufms,
Chimney ut 1iurphy's Ahlaze.
Three alarms of fire were sent In
yesterday and last night, but the blazes
were all small. and were soon eX-
tirgulshed. The first alarm came In
Irom North Seventeenth Street. A
spark from neighbor!ng chimney had
got berth under the shingles OF a
+ house, and the roof soon htgan TO
burn, Engines responded. and the
Flames, We're drowned out, leaving only
about So damage to repair.
The second alarm was from Sixth
and Clay Streets, where little coal
house In The rear OF a dwelling had
Psce.me ign!ted. There was little or
no damage.
The third was a still alarm from,
MuFphy's. and an engine company rush.
ed TO the place, only 10 find & chin.
aey ablaze.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-03

Charged With vngrancy.
". A. Queensbury and George Bow
ers. white, and Joe willis. colored.
last night on the charge Of vagrancy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-03
Should he Warning,

DR.. Levy says that WINE he secs no
reason for general alarm, the fact that
the disease has been located here
should BE- SUFFICIENT warning to the
people to protect themselves by vacci-
nation. The Health Department does
this work*Vree between the hours of
3 and le,,A. al, and also supplies virus
on demand without charge.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-03

ACCORDING to statement Of earn
tngs and expenses of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway forsstle month OF
December, issued on Saturday. the net
earnings showed decrease OF s162,-
1881, as compared with the month Of
December 1906
The net earnings, however. from
July to December 31st showed an in
crease Of sois9s9o5 over the CORE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-03

Members OF the Virginia Order of
Railway Conductors aaid last night
that they know Stewart, that he was a
good man. and that he was not wild
In his tendencies or prone to violence
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-06-04
LIMIT OF MANS ENDURANCE
Greatest Heights to Which one May
Rise Without Dying.

How high in the air can a man
rise without dying? Twenty years
ago it was thought that it would be
impossible to breathe at an atmos-
pheric altitude exceeding 5000
meters (25,OOO feet). 1t was sup
posed that a man would lose con-
seriousness at 5000 meters.
But Messrs. Behring and Suhring,
at Strasbourg, went up in a balloon
to a height of 10000 meters (32, 900
feet), the greatest height eve at
tanned; but they we're forced to in
hale oxygen.
Strange to say, Prof. Mosso, of
Italy, experimental on a theory that
a man must respire oxygen with a
strong proportion Of carbonic acid
if he would successfully fight the
dangers of the rarefaction of air.
1t is said that the theory is correct.
A pupil of his repeated the expert
ment, not by going up in a balloon,
but by shutting himself up in a
bell, where, by means Of a pump, a
gradual increase Of rarefaction was
obtained. When the exhaustion OF
air reached a point at which the
experimenter began to collapse, a
specially devised arrangement sent
into the bell a, mixture Of carbonic
acid and oxygen, and he was imme-
diately relieved.
In the experiment, the exhaustion
finally attained cqualed a height Of
$4,000 feet G415 kilometers). The
experimcnter said 81 could have
resisted an even greater rarefaction.
for my memory was clear and my
movements were normal"