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Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-20

MONEY TO LOAN-wE HAVE $500 TO $4,000
to loan In sums to suit at ruling rate OF In
terest on first class security. Il. b. VAN
HORNE & CO., $685. Grant bldg. Asls5; Main
952.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-20

Organist w. ]. r. Gibbs of Los An
geles will play at the opening of the
new dining hall in the Auditorium on
the Venice pier today.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-20
Partners

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posite postoffice
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-20

NTAUDE GILBERT made "A Trip to
wi Chinatown" one day recently
AiA and when she came away she
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-20

All the ships of the fleet, it was said
at the Long Beach free Information
bureau, are over manned, so that when
the men whose time expires soon leave
at San Francisco, there will be others
to take their places. Thus every one
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-20
&c The Theaters e
FLEET VISITORS SEE
THE WHITE SQUADRON

THE WHITE SQUADRON" melo-
drama in four acts by James w. Harktns,
jr revived on the stage of the Grand opera
house last night by the Ulrich stock COM
pany.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-20

Admiral Thomas had a long con-
versation yesterday with Admiral EV-
ans, who is at Paso Robes, over the
long distance wire of the Sunset tele-
nhOne
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-20

The burial at sea of one of the mas
cots of the fleet, goat belonging to the
New Jersey, was performed in all due
form by the sailors, who saw that
every detail of the ceremony was car
red through with the utmost care.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-20
Statesmen and Solicitors

WANTED-POsITIoN AS COOK BY EN-
perienced colored woman; no washing.
Phone BROADWAY 4199.
WANTED - COLORED WOMAN WANTS
chamber work by the week. Phone BROAD
WAY $685.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-25
REPUBLICANS ROW.
Will Send COntesting Delegations TO
Chicago Convention.

Memphis. March 24-Two State conven-
tions of Republicans in Tennessee and
contesting delegations to the Chicago Re
publican national convention from this
State are tonight indicated by preliml-
naries 10 the State convention, which Is
called TO meet at the capital tomorrow.
The convention had been called for the
purpose of selecting four delegates from
the State at large 10 the Republican na-
tional convention. Contests have been
made in more than half the counties in
the state between factions known as the
Evans-H -Hale-Sanders commission and the
Brownlow- -Oliver-Austin commission.
When the State committee met to make
up a temporary roll for the convention.
II. A. Mann. p +. Divine. and H. 3
Anderson, three Of the members walked
out of the meeting claiming that the
Evans -Hale-Sanders faction. who control
the committee. had engineered bogus con
tests in numerous counties and had plan
ned To take control OF the convention.
regardless Of the action OF the counties
in selecting delegates
This action is understood generally TO
mean that two conventions will be held
and that a delegation instructed for Taft
and a delegation uninstrueted Will be
sent TO the Chicago convention
The Washington herald., 1908-03-25
SECOND VIRGINIA FOR TAFT
AlVah H. Martin, of Norfolk, In
dOrsed for Committeeman.
Cali Issued 10 Residents of State to
Become -RcpubIican-COnv
tion d. Lily White.

Norfolk. Va March 24-The Second
district Republican convention was held
III this city to-day Lawrence Groner. of
Norfolk City, and B. F. Bunting. Of Nor
folk County both ardent supporters Of
William Taft, were elected delegates to
the Chicago convention. with Henry
BOwin. OF Norfolk city. and J. Priley. Of
Portsmouth. as alternates.
Percy S. Stephenson. Of Norfolk. was
elected Presidential elector for the dis
trict. Alyah II. Martin. OF Norfolk. was
elected executive committeeman for the
Second district The convention was
Lily White. with the exception of Jor-
dan Thompson Of Nansemond County
Resolutions were adopted indorsing the
administration of President Roosevelt
and his policies
Congratulations were offered the party
in the State upon the selection OF Alvah
II. Martin, of Norfolk. as Republican
national committeeman from Virginia.
with earnest recommendation 20 the State
convention that Martin he elected one OF
the four -deleCates-at-lsrge from Virginia
10 the Chicago convention, and recon-
mending his reelection as Republican ma
tional committeeman by the Virginia
delegates 10 Chicago.
A call was issued 70 Virginians 20 re-
turn 10 Republican principles if they
would see Virginia restored 10 her pri-
macy in the sisterhOOd OF States
The Washington herald., 1908-03-25
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
U. $. Dept. Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau,

l.. =. Depi. OF hTriCultIre. Weather Bureau.
Washington. Tuesday. March a. 1903 D m
A ridge Of high pressure with unseasonabIy low
ternpei atures. extends from Minnesota 10 Western
Ontario. Elsewhere low pressure prevails with a
marked disturbance in the Tar Northwest Heavy
rains continued in the South iutensifynF the food
conditions from the Carolnas 10 Mississippi and
ueoessitating additional warnings Of severe food
,;r,l- the next three days. There were also light
rains and SHOWS over the northern tier Of States
from the Atlantic TO the Pacific.
Is n rule. temperatures are below the seasonal
average over the northern half Of the country and
above over the southern.
TIE eastward drift Of The Northwestern disturbance
viii prevent any settled weather conditions dutus
tie next two or three DAYS except over the South
ern States where fair weather may be expected
There win be rains and In the Northwest e1-
tending wednesday night and Thursday into the
Upper Mississippi Valley and Upper Lake region.
and during Thursday into the Lower Lake region
and the Ohio Valley
II viii be colder Wednesday in the Middle Allan
tic States and New England and warmer in the
Upper Lake region the Missouri and Upper Nfissis-
sirp valleys. Il VIII be warmer Thursday in the
Northeast and colder IN the Northwest and Central
West
The winds along the New England coast viii be
fresh northwest to north: on the Middle Atlantic
coast light n fresh noTthcrly. the South Atlantic
coast light 10 fresh and variable on the Guf coast
hgit 20 fresh and mostly southerly. and Lake
Michigan casteriy. increasing Wednesday night.
Steamers departing wednesday for European ports
will have light to fresh northwest IN north winds
With fair. colder weather to the Grand Banks.
SPECIAL FORECAST.
Storm warnings displayed the Washington
end Oregon coasts. and the California coast from
4 Fort Bragg 70 Santa Barbara.
Additional food warnings baIs been issued for the
rivers Of the Carolinas Georgia Alabama. and Cen
tsal Mississippi.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-25
CANNON STRONGLY INDORSED
Vice President Fairbanks Brother
Presides at Illinois Meeting.
Representative Mckinley Elected
One of the Delegates to the
Chicago Convention.

Specia' 10 The Washington Herald.
Decatur. III, March 2L-One Of the odd
est incidents in Illinois politics occurred
to-day, when ". D. Fairbanks. OF Mans
field. brother OF Vice President Fair
banks, was chosen chairman Of the Nine
! teenth Congressional Republican conven-
ton. who indorsed Speaker Joseph G.
Cannon for President In a resolution re-
plete with picturesque expressions as ap-
probation OF Uncle Joe"
Speaker Cannon Is referred to as 'the
Great Commoner, the last of the Abra-
ham Lincoln type Of statesmen. and ~our
neighbor-" The resolution. in part. fol-
lows:
We recognize the matchless and con-
sIstent service Of Speaker Cannon TO our
party from the time OF its birth We be-
lieve he should be elevated to a higher
Office that we may get still greater
measure OF his superior qualifications.
vigorous mentality. wisdom. and expe-
rlence. We hereby affirm our faith and
confidence In the mature judgment and
progressive craftsmanship Of Uncle Joe
and we unequivOcally instruct our dele
gates 10 the national convention to use all
honorable and continuous effort to accom-
plish his nomination for President
The administration Of Roosevelt "and
all his policies were approved Con-
gressman Mckinley was particularly in
dorsed
W. b. Mckinley and Hugh McCrea, Of
Decatur, were elected delegates to the
Chicago convention The State conven-
tien will meet al Springfield on Thursday
TO elect four delegates-at-large to the ma
tional convention. The Cannon crowd is
expected 70 be in control.
Springfield H.. March "a - Chairman
Roy O. West. of the Republican State
central committee. and County Treasurer
John r. Thompson, OF Cook County. were
elected delegates 10 the Republican ma
tional convention by the Second district
Congressional convention in Chicago to-
night No resolutions were adopted in
dOrsing any candidate for President
Aurora. H.. March 24-The Republican
Congressional convention for this Eleventh
district was held this afternoon. II. NJ.
Snapp and William Grote were selected
as delegates 20 the Republican national
convention. The alternates are Judge
Slusser and Arthur CriSsey. NJ Z. Plain
was named for Presidential eIector. Reso-
lutions indorsing Speaker Cannon for
President were adopted
The Washington herald., 1908-03-25
STRIKE OF REPORTERS ENDED.
Reichstag Deputy Makes Apology
for Calling Writers swine.

Berlin. March 24-The strike Of the
Reichstag reporters is ended. DEPUTY
Greeber made an apology OF a general
nature in the Reichstag to-day. and the
reporters win resume their duties on
thursday, tomorrow being holiday.
Chancellor Won Buelow spoke for twelve
minutes in ee Reiehstag upon Moroccan
affairs. as did Foreign Secretary Scoen.
also The chancellor referred TO the un
satisfactory situation In Morocco and the
doubts expressed by previous spectators
as to whether French action was e)m-
patible with the spirit of the Algeciras
convention.
He said he could not fail To recognize
that the execution OF important provisions
Of the convention were hindered by the
disturbance in Morocco. notably by the
contest for the throne. France could not
reproach Germany. in these circumstances.
of interpreting the convention in a petty
or narrOw-minded manner neither would
Germany so interpret il IN future. But
she would expect France. on her side. 10
equally observe and recognize the act in
a peaceful and friendly manner
The Washington herald., 1908-03-25
HAITI REFUGEES PARDONED.
Prominent Officials Accused OF BE
ing ConspIrators Way Depart.

Port au Prince. March 24-It is an
nOunced that FIVE prisoners. including
prominent officers accused Of complicit,
in the recent conspiracy. have beer
pardoned. and that the refugees in tht
legations are free to go aboard the
war ships and leave the country. Thus
all questions. save those OF the inter
national policy of Haiti and the reten-
tion OF the war ships here. have been
settled
The decision shows the govern
ment's anxiety to illustrate las good
intentions 1t has no intention to exc
cute any more of those implicated in
the conspiracy. It is exceedingly
anxious for the foreign war ships TO
depart and is making every effort 10
hasten their leaving,
The German minister gave a dinner
tonight in honor of the other dipIo-
matists and the officers OF the German
cruiser Bremen. The Bremen will leave
soon to transport refugees from the
consulates at Port de Paix and ST
Marie
The Washington herald., 1908-03-25
DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE DEAD.
One of EnEiand's Richest Peers and
Former Party Leader.

Cannes. France. March 94-Spencer
Compton Cavendish. eighth Duke of Dew
onshire. died here to-day at the Hotel
Continental OF heart failure.
The duke was seventy-five years old
and was one OF the richest men in Eng
land. He owned 1S5.Oo0 acres and vaIu-
able mines in England. He was a Liberal
Unlonist in politics. and as a leader Of
that party in the House of Lords took a
prominent part in public affairs for many
years
At various times the duke held the
Offices of postmaster general, chief secre-
tary for Ireland. secretary Of state for
India secretary of state for war. and
lord rector Of the University OF Glasrozy
and chancellor Of the University OF Cam
bridge
Among his country seats were Chats
worth and Gardwicke. which are among
the show places of England There and
at Devonshire House. in London. are
magnificent picture galleries. The success
sor to the title viii be Victor {. ".
Cavendsh, who is Liberal Unicnist and
represents the wet division or Derby
shire in the House OF Commons.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-25
WILL DROP CANNON FOR TAFT.
Eighth Michigan District Makes No
Reference 20 Speaker This Time.

Reference ia Speaker This Time.
Saginaw. Mich. March 24-Over the Wig
orous protest Of Shiwasce County. the
Eighth district convention this afternoon
repeated in part the action OF Congress
man Fordneys famous snap convention at
Owasso in re-electing as delegates to the
Chicago convention Mr. Fordney and
Postmaster f. o. Dewey. OF owasso.
Two important omissions from the ola
programme were conspicuous. namely. the
absence of any reference TO Cannon or
other Presidential candidates and "A fail
ure to reindorse Frank w. GiIchrist. OF
Alpena. for delegate at large.
The lack of instructions confirms the
reports OF q deal by which Congressman
Fordney is to let himself gracefully down
from his uncompromising attitude OF OPP
position to Taft into the Secretary's band
wagon. The deal was arranged by Ford
ney's first lieutenant. T. W. Atwood, and
will get in return for the district ma
chimes acceptance Of Taft the final ap-
pointment of o. S. Pattison as postmaster
of Cairo. so as 10 uphold the Influence
Of FOrdney and Atwood
Atwood was i'm long-distance cofnmuni-
cation with A. I. Norys. Taft's manager,
last night. The agreement arrived at was
that in the national convention the dele
gates viii vote for Cannon on the first
ballot, and later. on the pretense that
Cannon cannot win, will switch 20 Taft.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-25
TAFT AND FORT CONFER.
Ex-senator Dryden Present, hut All
Are Silent on Subject.

Trenton. n J.. March 2l-The visit OF
Secretary Taft was the subject Of a good
deal Of comment about the State House
to-day, the general belief being that il
had not been instrumental in changing
to any appreeiable extent the political
conditions in New Jersey. The reception
accorded Mr. Taft was cordial. 1t was
rumored tonight that at a conference
in which Secretary Taft. ex-United States
Senator John f. Dryden and Gov. Fort
participated. the latter had informed the
Secretary that he was not A candidate
for the nomination for Vice President and
could not consider any proposition which
would remove him from the position of
governor.
1t is asserted with some confidence that
Gov Fort viii make 4 statement in due
course which will at least make It clear
that he is not seeking the position.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-25
THE WOMEN OF PERSIA.
Subject for Next Lecture by Mira
Ali KuIi Khan

Mira All Kuli Khan. the Persian poet
and lecturer. VIII talk on Persian wom-
anhood'' tomorrow night. in Scottish
Rite Hall. 1907 G street northwest. He
viii point out the unknown resources OF
womanhood toward the development OF
a higher humanity. He will speak Of the
conditions surrounding the women Of
Persia telling Of their horne life and
their gifts as home builders and artists
iE embroidery and weaving. He viii tell
OF the present system Of liberal govern
ment in Persian and Of the schools for
girls that are now coming into existence
On Saturday last. al the Persian New
Year celebration. at the Persian Lega-
tion, Mira Ali KUh. Khan was intro
duCed 10 a brilliant gathering OF d:plO-
mats and society people by the Persian
Minister, Gen. MOrteza. Khan The lee
turer gave long talk on Persian New
Year disclosing many interesting facts
concerning the ceremonies OF the day
thousands Of years ago.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-25
MONTANA SHERIFF KILLED.
Fearless Officer shot Dead by an
Alleged Horse Thief.

Butte. Mont. March 2-James T. Webb,
of Billings. sheriff Of Yellowstone County.
one OF the most fearless sheriffs of Mon
tana, with record as an outlaw hunter.
was shot and instantly killed to-day by
William Bickford. sheep herder and al
legged horse thief, whom Webb had ar
rested at the Voolfolk & Richardson
ranch, eighty-fve miles north Of Billings.
Webb was taken off his guard. He had
arrested Bickford and then gave him
permission 20 go to wagon to get some
clothing. As he reached the wagon he
picked up a rifle and shot the sheriff
through the neck. killing him Instantly
Bickford made his escape on foot He
is wanted in Wyoming for horse stealing.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-25
ExCORIATED AT wIFE's BIER.
Husband Causes Pastors Arrest for
Criminal Libel.

Reading. Pa. March 2l-Rev. Marvin
H. Stettler. pastor OF St Paul's Lutheran
Church, this city. was arrested to-day
on the charge OF criminal libel
jeremiah Werner is the complainant.
His wife was buried several days ago.
Her funeral took place in St. Johns
Lutheran Church, at Mohnton. More
than Go people we're present. ON that oc-
casion Instead OF the usual funeral ser
mon. Rev Stettler delivered a regular
tirade against the bereaved husband. in
which it is charged he made these re-
marks.
Look at him, There he sits and doesn't
seem 10 care. and yet. what did he do?
Why he knocked down his wife week
before she was taken ill., He did not
furnish her with clothing and shoes At
20 go to church.
The husband denies the preachers
charges and announces that he will also
enter a damage suit for sIander.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-25

San Francisco. March 4-Durham w.
Stevens has rallied from the shock OF the
shooting yesterday. and unless pneumonia
or blood poisoning should set in from the
wound IN the left lung. he will recover.
The bullet wound in the groin will soon
heal. and viii cause no complications.
Mr.. Stevens to-day received The follow
sng cable from Japan:
Tokyo. March "a.
'Durham w Stevens
Il am profoundly shocked 20 learn Of
the dastardly attempt on your life. and
am anxiously waiting for reassuring
news OF your speedy recovery In the
meantime the Japanese consul general at
San Francisco has been instructed to Of
fer you any assistance in his power
HAYASHI, Minister Of Foreign Affairs.
Mr.. Stevens is at ST. Francis Hospital
Assassin May Recover.
Chun. the second conspirator, who was
shot in the abdomen by the third missile
OF his accomplice. Chaeng. is AT Lane
Hospital. and the attending physician an
nounces that he will probably recover
When he is sufficiently on the road to
health he will be taken charge of by the
police and made eodefendant with Chaeng
In the crime which they admit having
planned and committed
No other arrests Will be made however
Captail OF Detectives Kelly says the
police investigation shows the attempted
assassination to have been crime un-
related TO a conspiracy. The assault was
schemed and executed by Chaeng and
Chun alone. and while others may have
approved it, none appeared to have as
sis.sd, even remotely.
Japanese Greatly stirred.
The attempted assassination Of Stevens
excited tremendous feeling among Japa-
nese residents and officials who consider
him one Of the most eminent representa-
tivcs OF the Mikado The hatred be-
tween japanese and Koreans has deepen
ed and retaliation on the part OF the
japanese is believed probable The Japa-
nese consul general, Kioke. said to-day:
Mr.. Stevens was an official OF the
Korean government. but will use all my
influence in a friendly way 10 assist him.
I have received no other official instruc-
tion than that contained in the telegram
from Minister Tiayashi
OF course. I cannot interfere with the
work Of the local police. for the matter is
entirely IN their hands. but il they ask
any assistance in laying bare a con-
spiracy I shall gladly give II. However.
1 do not think there is any widespread
conspiracy. for this crime was committed
by a couple OF malcOntents who did not
realize what a real friend Stevens was
10 their native land.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-25
WATSON MAY AID HEARST.
Georgia PopuIists Favor Fusion with
the independence League.

Atlanta. Ga. March 2t-The Georgia
Populist convention to-day elected forty
nine delegates who had been chosen by
Thomas F. Watson, 70 the national con-
Vention at st. Louis. The delegates go
without instruction. but 1t is understood
that in obedience 10 Watson's wishes.
they favor fusion OF the peoples party
with the Independence League. provided
fusion can be brought about on Watson's
terms.
The convention, while passing a resolu-
ton cOndemning Gov. Hoke Smiths ad-
ministration, declared that the POpulists
were not FOR Joseph NJ. Brown, Smiths
opponent.
In the campaign two years ago Tom
Watson and the Populists supported Hoke
Smith.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-25
GOV. GUILD MAY RECOVER.
Bulletins from Bedside Most EncOur-
aging for Several DAYS.

Boston. March 94-Gov. Guild was re-
ported tonight to have held his gain
OF this morning, and there is now hope
OF his recovery. The bulletins from the
bedside to-day. We're the most encourag-
ing since his condition became serious
After consultation this morning, Or.
Ninslow said the governor had passed
more comfortable night and had not
lost strength in the twenty-four hours.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-25
LIBERALS BADLY DEFEATED.
Government VIII Modify Its Pro-
nramIne ns ResnIf Of Vote.


gramme as Result Of Vote.
London March 2i-The most extrava-
gant hopes Of the Conservatives regard
ing the Peckham election for member Of
Parliament were eclipsed by the actual
result The candidate. Mr.. Gcoeh, p0llec
6. $40 votes. and the Liberal candidate. AR
Gauntrey. 4f76 The Liberal majority in
1906 was 2.SS9
Both parties concentrated their efforts
10 elect their candidate. and the result is
of great significance. No British govern
ment in recent times has suffered such a
humiHating defeat 50 early in its career.
II signifies a reversal OF the political sit
uatiOn in the country at large, for Peck
ham is a representative metropolitan con-
stituenCy. The figures have naturally car
ried CONSERVATION 10 the Liberal leaders
and can scarcely fail 30 cause a consid-
erable modification OF their programme.
The LyOnsing bill especially Will prob
ably be amended. and no serious cGart to
carry the old-age pension bill in any rad
ical form IS likely
The Washington herald., 1908-03-25

Trenton, n J., March A-The Demo-
cratic State committee will meet Thurs
day TO arrange for the State convention
at which delegates will be chosen to the
national convention. A number Of the
State leaders are planning 20 have the
New Jersey delegates instructed ~ vote
for Judge Gray. of Delaware as the
Presidential nominee.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-25
WOMAN DIES OF FRIGHT.
Mrs. George a. Lyon, of Richmond,
Was n Relative of Harry Il. Thnw.

Special to The Washington Herald
Richmond, Va March 2i-Mrs. George
A. Lyon, a relative of Harry X. Thaw.
died tonight at the Young womans
Christian Association as the result of a
fright received on the street, while on the
way to the association to attend a meet
ing Of the board Of directors Of that inst-
tuition
Mrs. Lyon barely escaped injury under
the hoofs Of a team. driven by a negro
The resultant fright reacted upon her
heart. which has always been weak She
was taken Immediately 10 the association
rooms. where she later expired. heart
failure being the direct cause OF her
death. Mrs. Lyon was Thaw before her
marriage.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-25

Grand Forks. n. OAK. March 2l.-If anv
resolutions instructing the delegates TO
the Democratic national convention at
Denver are passed by the Democratic
State convention OF North Dakota. which
will convene tomorrow morning in the
Theater here. those resolu-
tions win be for Bryan. Such is the
statement made by delegates now here