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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09

weekly pilgrimage through
the Gap. Drawing near this
point the tired horses slack
ening their gait, wound slow
ly around the lake, giving the
occupants upon the box ample
opportunity to observe the
changes made by time-and
springtime-which seemed to
have chased all hob-goblins
away.
Though the scenery in the
immediate vicinity was still
picturesquely wild, about the
house, the gardens and the
lawn, the judicious primer
had brought something like
order out of the confusion Of
wild woods and shrubbery and
vines which had hitherto run
riot to the very doors.
Now, roses were climbing
everywhere; not the roses of
Horticulture, but wild roses.
The sweet brier as it was
then known was trained over
windows, walls, fences and
trees, filling the air with it's
spicy fragrance. Trailing
through the grass, reaching
out it's arms for the low para
pet which bounded the lake.
side nearest the road-pre-
venting the encroachment of
the waters-it cloathed lux
uriantly the rampant and fall
ing over scattered its pretty
pink petals upon the bosom of
the lake.
Near the house the flower
borders had been welded out
and the old fashioned favor
ties, bleeding heart, columbine,
pinks, Sweet William, lark
spur and ladyslipper having
taken a new lease on life,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09

Manor House." of Colonial style; with broad
porch and futed columns, its high gable roof dis
appearing in the lofty frs behind 1t which stood
out against the blue sky like the pines on the
Campagna. 1t was built of light gray limestone
hewn no doubt from the hillside near the spring,
and against the background of the everlasting
green of the mountains shone in the sunlight
like silver
Into the pit, from which the stones for the
building had been taken, the waters had over
flowed, forming an arm which Was built
bridgeway leading to the house.
In spite of the natural beauty of the surround
ings it was a lonely, desolate place. Many miles
away from any other dwelling it was so absolutely
secluded from the world that it seemed as II the
builder, wearyng of the seclusion, had soon aban-
doned it to the bats and owls that continued TO
build their nests in the huted columns and TALL
chimneys and under the caves of the great mouse.
When the storms of winter came roaring over the
mountain shaking and twisting the old trees until
they groaned louder than the bowling OF the
storm the iomened birds driven from the shelter
and crcling uneasily about their nesting places
lent color to the tradition that the Manor had
it became known to travellers upon the road as
1.-The haunted house, for, as the wilderness
opened up and the first emigrants moved ON into
the interior there soon no one left TO recall
when or how it had been built; it was not within
the memory of man that it had ever been occupied.
Great was the surprise therefore, when one day
4 train of wagons loaded with sumptuous furnish
ings came toiling through THE Gap and over
the trail then winding around the lake and cross
ing the bridge turned into the private roadway
leading I'D to '"rhe Manor House."
A month or so later, the mld-afternoon OF
fine June day found the stage coach making us
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09

made pretty patches of bloom full of charm for
those who have eyes for delicious color. Close
by the steps either side grew great punches of
Yucca its long spear-shaped leaves, erect and
gstening in the sunlight guarding the threshold
"Yonder's the Manor House," said the driver
pointing with his whip hand to the lordly home
"and thar's the new tenant"
The coach now nearing the bridge where
seated upon the low parapet over.run with roses
was young woman, her face turned toward the
roadway watching the coming of the stage. How
young she was it would be difficult to say, since
time had left mark by which one could cal
culate her age.
Her lustrous brown hair was coifed high
the fashion of that day, the waving bands about
her forehead showing by contrast the creamy fair
ness of her brow.
With than a passing glance her large
eyes, blue as the vioets at her feet rested upon
each passenger on the coach, acknowledging by
slight inclination of the head the respectful bows
made to her the custom of wayfarers on
the road in those days.
what woman with whom to make the jour-
ney of life," thought the traveller who that day
shared the box seat with the driver. In answer
to his thought, it seemed she allowed her eyes to
rest upon his face for moment. In them
kinded strange, disturbed light and a faint
color spread over her cheek the passenger
turned for parting glance The coach had gone
Rising she took the arm of the young man who
had Joined her. Thoughtful and preoccupied they
resumed their walk which had been interrupted by
the passing of the stage, matter of such infre
quent occurrence to claim attention.
Her companion, typical Kentuckian of border
days-tall and snewey and good to look upon
was young not having passed many mestones
beyond his majority perhaps, as time goes But
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-13
SEEKING NEW VOICES.

NEW YORK, May l2.-To seek in
Europe new voices for the Metro
politan Opera Company, Andreas
Dippel, joint manager with Gatti
Casazzi of that company's affairs,
sails today on the Kronprinzes-
sin Cecilie, going first to London,
after which he will visit Paris, Berlin,
Beyreuth and Munich. Speaking of
his intended trip, Mr.. Dippel said:
II intend making a thorough
search for new voices TO be heard in
the German operas next season, |
am in hope in finding several singers
who have never been heard here"
DR. Carl Muck, conductor of the
Boston Symphony Orchestra, and
Kyrle Bellew are among other pas
sengers booked to sail on the Kron-
prinzessin Cecilie
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-13
President Gives His Reason for
Removing Stewart .
REASONS DECLARED TRIVIAL
He Said the Punishment" Which the
President is Netting Out to Colonel
Stewart is Unparalleled and in De-
fance of Precent.

WASHINGTON, May l2-Senator
Raynor spoke on his resolution direct
ing the president to order court of
inquiry into the charges against Col.
w. F. Stewart, U. S. A., now sta
toned at Fort Grant, Arizona. Ray
nor read letter from the president
giving his reason for the action that
had been taken against Stewart which
the senator declared to be trivial
The president in his letter said Ste
wart "Was impossible" as a COM
manding officer, mistreating the priv
ates under him, interfering with civil
lians, and being contentious and in
competent. Raynor declared the
charges had never been furnished to
an army officer and said the Punish
ment" which the president is melting
out to him is unparalleled and in de-
fance of precedent. He gave notice
he would call up the resolution for
action by the senate tomorrow,
Several pension bills were passed
and the Senate adjourned.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-13
IMPORTANT EVIDENCE.
overcoat Worn by Martin Identified
as Belonging to Wolf.

PORTLAND, May 12-What the
police regard as important evidence
in the Nathan Wolff murder case was
developed today when they asserted
that the overcoat worn by r. Fl.
Martin when he was arrested on the
charge Of killing Wolf belonging to
the murdered man According to the
police this overcoat was fully iden-
tilted by VOLTS widow and by his
little daughter. According to the de-
tectiyes who took the garment to
the Wolff home today the child on
sighting the coat exclaimed: That's
papa's overcoat."
Mrs. Wolf, they say verified the
ehild's identification.
The coat, according to the police,
was bought by Wolff from local
clothing house for $40. They say the
clerk in the store remembered the in
cident Of selling the garment and the
price and that the price corresponds
to the amount noted in VOLTS books
as having been paid for it.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-13
IDLE FREIGHT CARS.
An Increase of Over $4,000 in Fort
night Ending April 80.

NEW YORK, May 12-There was
a further increase Of idle freight cars
in the United States and Canada on
April 80 According to the report of
the American Railway Association
there were 43l,338 idle cars, an in
crease of 1914 over April IS. The
total increase for April was l$5,25o
cars. Last October there was short
age of cars amounting to 86,Sll. Of
the 4l3,33S cars, 1896 were boxcars;
24,30S were hatcars and 1926 were
coal cars The report represents 1853
railroads, with an aggregate freight
car equipment of about 100000
This means that 10 per cent of the
country's cars are now stationary
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-13
BERTHs IN THE NAVY.

WASHINGTON, May II. = About
four weeks ago the Navy Department,
anticipating favorable action by Con-
gress on the proposition to enlist 6000
additional men, issued instructions
TO naval recruiting officers to resume
acceptance of candidates for enlist
ment Returns indicate that there
will be no difficulty in getting the men
il the present ratio OF applications for
enlistment continues. In the first
week after resuming work 1874 re-
cruits were accepted in the second
week lo4, and the new recruits will
be enlisted at once and the remainder
after the beginning of the next fiscal
year.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-13
ROYAL NEIGHBoRS.
The Convention of Royal Neighbors
Promises to be Warmly Contested

CHICAGO, May l2.-What prom
ises to be the most warmly contested
convention in the history of the Royal
Neighbors of America, a woman's in
surance society, opened here last
night.
Ovea 800 delegates, representing
over 2500O0 members in all parts OF
the country, were present. The chief
contest will be over the, election of a
supreme oracle to succeed Mrs. E /.
D. Watt, who has held the Office for
Is years. The two candidates are
Mrs. Lima M. Collins OF St. Paul,
Mimi, and Mrs. May Fay Halves of
Chicago. Each has number of dele
gates pledged but neither has enough
to elect and the excitement is in
tense The same two factions will
contest the election of every officer.
A fight is also expected over the
proposition to combine in one city
the headquarters of the social and
beneficiary ranks of the organization
which are now located at Peoria and
Rock Island, ILL.,, respectively.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-13
AUTHORITIES AND MILITIA.

LEXINGTON, KY, May l2. -
Fears were expressed today Of trouble
between the civil authorities and the
militiamen who have been sent by the
Governor into counties where night
riding has been apprehcnded. Fifty
five soldiers OF the Lexington and
Frankfort companies OF militia left
here today for Maysville, from where
il is believed they will go to Bracken
County TO investigate the night rider
troubles. There Ii much feeling
against the soldiers II they attempt to
make arrests without warrants. Much
indignation has been expressed all
over Central Kentucky at the pres
ence OF soldiers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-13

SEATTLE, May l2.-It is now GER
that that the robbers who held up
the Great Northern express messen-
ger this morning got away with more
money that was at first thought. Ii
is acknowledged that $4,000 was taken
besides the package belonging to the
Great Northern which may contain
$4,000 or more. The express officials
will not say what amount was con-
tanned in the package but that it
amounted to considerable was evident
from the prompt manner in which
General Manager Elliott OF the COM
pany offered $500 for the arrest and
conviction Of the robbers. +, S. Clark,
the general western agent Of the com
pany happened to be in the city and
took charge of the case. He prompt
ly wired the loss to St. Paul and Mr..
Elliott was not long in instructing
him to offer a big reward
Mr.. Clark was in consultation with
the Pinkerton's most Of the day.
Tonight the entire detective force of
Pinkerton's and the Great Northera's
special agents are working on the
case.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-13
RECRUITS NUMEROUS.

WASHINGTON, May l2- About
four weeks ago the navy department,
anticipating favorable action by Con-
gress on the proposition to enlist 5000
additional men issued instructions to
naval recruiting officers to resume ac-
ceptance of candidates for enlistment
Returns indicate that there will be no
difficulty in getting the men if the
present ratio of applications for en-
listment continues. In the first week
after resuming work 1874 recruits were
accepted; in the second week 1874, and
In the third week 224 One half Of
the new recruits will be enlisted at
once and the remainder after the be-
ginning of the next fiscal year.
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appropriation bill carrying an aggr
gate Of $22o,072,367. AS passed
bill allows 81 per day expens u
railway postal clerks when away c,m
the terminals which will incur total
expenditure, Of about 100000.
An amendment was adopted by the
Senate which provides for the weigh.
ing of mails annually instead Of every
four years and add to the Callinger
provision concerning the improve
ment Of the ocean mail service 70 the
Philippines. China, Japan Australia
and Southern American ports.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-13
New Provision Caused a Good
Deal of Criticism
THE VOTE WAS 1856 TO "a
The Conferees Were Charged With
Having Taken Liberties and With
Having Violated the Trust Reposed
in Them by the House.
WASHINGTON, May l2-After

WASHINGTON, May l2.--After
a debate lasting practically the entire
session, the house today by vote Of
1856 to "a agreed to a conference re-
port upon the naval appropriation
bill. The insertion OF new provision
relating to the increase in pay for the
officers and men of the marine corps
and navy, drew forth good deal Of
criticism of the conferees who were
charged with having taken liberties
and with having violated the trust
reposed in them by the house. Con-
ferees reached complete agreemnt
and the bill now goes to the president
Considerable interest was manifested
on the floor in the announcement that
the currency bill would be considered
and disposed of on Thursday next.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-13
Blue Jackets Guests OF Honor al
a Ball
SOCIETY WOMEN ENTERTAIN
ALI First-class Liberty Men and All
Petty Officers Were the Guests Of
Honor and They Enjoyed the At
tentions Paid Them.

SAN FRANCISCO, May l2-The
real novelty tonight that marked the
fleet entertainment program was the
blue-iackets and petty officers were
the guests of honor at a reception and
ball given in the auditorium under the
auspices of the Ladies of Exclusive
California Club. Women high in the
ranks Of San Francisco society danced
with the enlisted men and in the two
divisions Of the grand march that
marked the opening OF the ball there
were a number of the higher Off
GERS of the feet in line with the men.
The function was marked by much
of the decorative splendor that has
characterized the receptions to the
officers. All 6rst-class liberty men
and all petty officers were the guests
of honor and they enjoyed the atten-
tions paid them. Many of the sail
ors were accompanied by their own
best girls and danced with them until
well along in the morning. During
the day many of the sailors and Off
GERS were taken on excursions about
The city and adjacent valleys. There
we're baseball and athletic events and
Ill sorts Of attractions to keep the
shore forces busy.
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eliminated Governor GOoding,
Senators Hepburn and Borah
From List of Delegates
ALL VOTES WERE UNANIMOUS
The Platform Avoids All State Issues,
Re-affirms Without Qualification the
Doctrine Of Protection and Instructs
Delegates to Support Taft.

SPOKANE, May PA special to
the Spokesman-Review from Wallace
says that the Republicans Of Idaho in
the state convention today eliminated
Governor Gooding and Senators Hey
burn and Borah from the list of can
didates for delegates to the national
convention at Chicago and selection
of laymen headed by James H. Brady
.of Pocatello, the acknowledged head
of party machine, and unopposed can
didate for the Republican nomination
for governor.
Delegation is pledged to use all
honorable means to secure the nomi-
nation Of Taft for president The
delegates are B. F. O'Neil, Wallace;
Warren Truitt, Moscow; G. G. Ca
vanah, Boise; J. w. Hart, Minan,
and E. H. Heiho, Weiser.
The convention was entirely har-
monious and transacted all its busi-
ness and listened to four speeches in
less than three. hours and every action
taken was a unanimous vote.
The platform adopted avoids all
state issues, endorses the Roosevelt
administration, re-affirms without
qualification the doctrine of protec-
ton commends the state administra-
ton and the states delegation in con-
gress; and instructs the conventions
delegates to the national convention
to support Taft A significant fea-
ture of the convention was the appar-
ent unanimity of sentiment among the
delegates.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-13
Every Available Detective In the
Police Department Is Working
With Might and Main
MAY BE THE WORK or MANIAC
Max Hermann, the Victim OF Last
Nights Assault. VIII Probably Re-
cover - Newman Has a Long
Linear Fracture OF the Skull.

PORTLAND, May Murderous
assaults on inoffensive proprietors oi
! two secondhand stores in the North
End district, OF such a brutal char
acter as 10 cause wave OF horror and
throw the police department into a
ierment. have been perpetrated dur
ing the past 70 hours.
The crimes are either the work OF
an irresponsible, bloodthirsty maniac
or thugs SO stepped in crime as TO be
entirely devoid Of any regard for
human life and were il not for the fact
that the authorities claim to have con
yincing evidence Of Edward II. Mar
tins guilt, the murder OF Nathan
Wolff might also be laid at the doors
OF the unknown assassins.
Max Hermann, proprietor OF junk
store at 267 Couch street. was the
first victim OF the thug or thugs, hay-
ing been beaten to a pulp at 6 o'clock
last night, while waiting upon the
fcnd. Hermann, although in criti-
cal condition from the blows rained
on his head with a blackjack made Of
the end OF brake rod, has an excel
lent chance Of recovery,
II, Neumann, who conducts Sec
ond-hand clothing and furnishing
goods store at Second and Couch
streets, was attacked in his establish
'mcnt about II o'clock this morning,
and so horribly beaten with gas
pipe, wrapped in a piece Of manila
wrapping paper, that his life is de-
SPARED OF.
Both assaults occurred in one Of
the most densely populated districts
of the city, but block apart, and al
though the streets at the hour of COM
mission OF the crimes are heavily
Travelled, no one has yet been found
by the police who can furnish the
slightest clew that would lead to the
apprehension of the person or per-
sons responsible
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-13
TEDDY's FIRST SPEECH.


NEW YORK, May l2. President
Roosevelt made his first speech as a
boy 10 years old for the American
Seaman's Friend Society. This fact
was recalled at the annual meeting of
that organization when an autograph
was presented by the president to the
Society's new Seamen's Institute. The
photograph will be framed and hung
at the new $32S,OOO institute which
the society hopes to open this sum-
mer at West and Jane streets when
more than 1000 sailors arrive each
day in the year.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-13
JUDGMENT CORRECT.

NEW YORK, May II, - George
Dannenberg, who come here last
year from the staff of a newspaper in
San Francisco as a result Of a national
competition organized by the Art
Students League, justified the judg-
ment of the jury which passed upon
his previous work by winning three
of the principal prizes and several
mentions in the annual competitions
of the league, the results Of which
have just been announced. He took
the general scholarship for life paint
ing in the mems class, the general
scholarship for illustration drawing
and the VIM, T. Evans $50 prize for
the best poster.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-13
TWO VARIETIES OF SCHOOLS.

NEW YORK, May i2.--The school
board has decided to establish two
varieties Of schools OF New York,
schools for incorrible boys and
schools Of the deaf II Is expected
that both schools will be opened at
the beginning Of the school year
September l. II Ia expected that the
rule against corporal punishment will
be suspended in the case Of those
scholars who arc classed as incorrig-
ible.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-13
NAIL DRIVEN THROUGH HEAD

ossAWAToMIE, Kas., May IL
In storm which blew down her
home near here yesterday, Mrs. Min
ME Johnson, widow, and her two
year-old son we're killed. The boy
was found with nail driven through
his head. Mrs. Johnson's i4-year-old
dauhgter was pinned down by the
wreckaee and seriously injured. Nu-
merous barns in the vicinity were
blown down and much damage IS re-
ported in the surrounding villages.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-13
FAVOR MONUMENTS.

WASHINGTON, May PA fa-
vorable report was made to the House
today on Representative Humphreys
bill appropriating $4,000 for the
erection Of monuments along the old
Oregon trail The bill authorizes the
employment Of a commission to erect
the monuments at an annual salary Of
not over $500.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-13
REAL ESTATE MEN AT cHIcAG

CHICAGO, May ia national
convention Of real estate men opened
here today and IL scheduled to con
tinue for three days. The gathering
was arranged by the Chicago Real
Estate Board and its object Is the for
nation Of a national organization. The
exact form Of the proposed associa-
ton u not Yet determined.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-13
SPECIAL AGENTS MEET.

LEXINGTON, KY, May l2.-The
National Association Of Special
Agents met in annual session here to-
day and will continue in session for
three days. The association is com
posed of secret service men Of the
various railway systems in Canada
and the United States and zoo dele
gates are in the city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-13
BASEBALL SCORE.

At Portland Portland 5, Los An
geles 2.
AT Seattle Seattle 2, Spokane 8.
AT San Francisco-San Francisco s,
Oakland 2.
At Aberdeen = Aberdeen 2, Van
couver 0.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-13

PORTLAND, May l2,-According
to information received here from
Holland, J w. Matthews Of this
city has been appointed Dutch con-
sui for Oregon, Washington and
Idaho.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-13
PosToFF1cE BILL.
Carries an Appropriations of $22o,-
O72,s67.

WASHINGTON, May Y, = The
Senate today passed the postoAice
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-13
ACKNOWLEDGE S 5000
They viii Not Say What Amount
Was Contained In the Pack
age the Thieves Got
REWARD or s2sOO OFFERED

Western Agent r. S. Clark Was in
Consultation With the Pinkerton's
Most Of the Day-Entire Detective
Force Are Working on the Case.