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Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05
AGED WOMAN
VICTIM OF
FOOTPADS
ARMED THIEVES ROB SMALL
STORE
Mrs. A. L. Bemis Forced at Point of
Revolver by Robbers to Tell
Where Cash is
Hidden

Mrs. A. L. Bemis, an aged woman
proprietor of a little grocery store al
2607 Bellevue avenue, was robbed al
the point of a revolver near midnight
last night of $35. Two men will
masks over their faces perpetrated the
robbery.
Mrs. Bemis lives in the rear of heI
store and was AROUSED by a noise in
the front. She got out of bed and
putting on a dressing gown went into
the store with a lighted lamp in her
hand.
AS she appeared in the doorway
leading into the store she was stopped
by a gruff voice and told to stand still
and make no noise. She saw two men
in the store, one of whom was point
ing a revolver at her
The old woman, trembling with fear.
stood in the doorway, and was then
commanded to tell where her money
was kept. She informed the men she
had but little and asked them to go
away and let her alone.
With oaths she was ordered to show
where she kept her money, and she
finally indicated a small box under the
counter where her cash, amounting to
$35, was.
The men then ordered her into the
back room and she heard them go out.
After she was satisfied they had left
she went into the store and found the
money gone. An entrance had been
effected by breaking open a window.
The report of the robbery was tele-
phoned to the police and two officers
were detailed on the case.
Nearly an hour previous to this rob-
berry w. e. Burnett of 626 West Sixth
street was stopped by two masked men
at the corner of Sixth and Hope streets
and robbed of $12.
Both of the men were armed and
they answered the description which
was given of the two men who robbe<i
Mrs. Bemis.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05
ASK CARNEGIE TO BUILD
TENEMENTS FOR POOR
AS Result of Anti-Rent Strikes in
New York, Former lronmaster
Is Appealed to for
Aid
Ev Associated Press.

BY AssOCIateu FTtsu
NEW YORK, Jan. 4.--An attempt to
interest Andrew Carnegie in model tene =
ments in New York is one of the results
of the rent strike which has been on for
several days. 1t has been proposed that
the city buy a block or two on the thick
ly populated East side and there build
tenements to be rented at low prices.
There seems to be no prospect of the city
being able to do this, at present at least,
so leaders in the strike movement will try
to get Mr. Carnegie to erect the buildings
1t is stated he was approached once be-
fore on the subject, but said he thought
il was a matter for the city to deal with,
rather than a private citizen.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05
GOLDFIELD
MINES ARE M
OPERA7D
STRIKERS LOSING GROUND IN
NEVADA
Owners Import Men from Outside and
Hire All Former Members of
Federation Who Desert
Union

| ~ Associated Press.
GOLDFIELD, New, Jan. 4.-From APP
pearances today It would seem that the
backbone of the strike is about broken
and that all mines will be in full opera
tion possibly within ten days. The hills
are full of miners applying for work, and
they are deserting the Western Fedora
| tion by the scores. They say they are
tired waiting on the federation and can
see no successful end to their fight and
apply for work before their places are
taken by imported miners.
Mine owners are employing former fed
GRAFTON men along with the new impor-
tations.
After a period of ldleness extending over
some five weeks, work on company ae-
count on the Combination Fraction re-
sumed with this mornings shift The OPP
orators declare that three shifts are ready
to proceed, and most of them with former
members of the Western Federation >of
Miners.
The Mohawk proper also resumed work
this morning with full shifts, some of the
men being former members of the local
union, and others new arrivals from Cali
fornia and Utah. The Mohawk will con-
tinue with its main shaft, as well as
with breaking down ore.
Leases Resume Work
Two leases on Atlanta ground resumed
work yesterday. They are run by A.
Becker, who announces that there will be
no let up. The leases are employing new
men. Work has also been resumed on
the Won Polenz lease on the Florence,
full shifts being at work. 1t is said that
the lessees have at work their old men,
who resumed operations rather than
stand the waiting game necessitated by
remaining with the Western Federation.
WASHINGTON, Jan. A report of the
situation in Goldheld, Nevada, was made
to President Roosevelt by the members
of the special commission which ne sent
there, including Assistant Secretary Muir
ray, Commissioner of Corporations Smith
and Commissioner of Labor Neill, all of
the department of commerce and labor.
AS the result of the report the presi-
dent dispatched a letter to Governor
Sparks of Nevada. When the letter has
had time to reach the governor it is the
intention to make its contents public at
the White House.
1t is said that this letter will set forth
the situation as reported by the COM
mission.
Every member of the federation has to
sign a card renouncing allegiance to that
union, and the mine owners say they will
remain firm in this stand If it takes two
years to accomplish their purpose OF
breaking up the federation in Goldheld
and Nevada.
The most hopeful sign of an early set
tlement is the formation of new union
among the miners. which is to become a
state affair, Independent of the Western
Federation.
The preamble and constitution of the
new union was finished today and almost
enough signatures were re-
ceived to give the new organization a |
foothold with the encouragement given
the movement by the mine owners.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05
LOCAL

New cotton mills are to be started in
Los Angeles during the present year
The plant will cost 100000 and promoters
are now in Los Angeles looking for a
site.
Divorce evil discussed by judges. at
torneys ard ministers. Views giyon on
how to suppress 1t.
Elks hold high jinlSs at hall and money
is collected for orphans.
More street work done during past
year than ever before in history of city.
Great interest being taken in street
meetings held by ministers and business
men.
Rev Robert Mcintyre has narrow es-
cape from death in explosion.
Well known local business men form
organization for the purpose of laying
plans to save forests from fires.
Despondent woman tires of life and
takes poison. Is hurried to receiving hos
pital and saved.
Past year a record breaker at local
postoffce. More than 300 tons of mail
handled during 1907.
Local business men visit Wilmington
harbor as guests of merchants of that
place, San Pedro and Long Beach.
L. II. Mitchell released from custody
by order of Judge Olin Wellborn, who
holds omission of words makes indict-
ment defective.
Aged woman is robbed of $35 by masked
and armed burglars.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05
REVOLUTIONISTS STEAL
RIFLES FROM SOLDIERS
Discoveries of Bombs and Explosives
In st. Petersburg Are of
Almost Daily Oc-
currence


BY Associated Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. AT Peter
hof last night agents of the revolutionary
military organization entered the armory
of the Caspian regiment and got away
with sixty rifles.
The authorities have no knowledge OF
their present who -eabouts. Discoveries
Of bombs and explosives in st. Peters
burg are reported almost every day.
BERLIN, Jan. 4.--Th, seventeen Rus
SLAMS, members of the central committee
of the Russian Workingmen's party, who
were arrested Thursday night In a raid
on a house in the suburb Of Charlitten-
burg, were released today and ordered to
leave Germany within twenty-four hours.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05
UNION TO INVESTIGATE
CONDITIONS AT PANAMA
Labor Situation IN the Canal Zone Is
Being Considered by the
Steam ShoveIers and
Dredgemen


BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO, jan 4-Labor conditions In
the Panama canal zone will be investi-
CATER by Secretary Il. j. Dolan of the
International Association of Steam Show
elers and Dredgemen. This was decided
at the annual convention of the union
which opened yesterday at the headquar-
ters of the organization here.
Several hundred members of the union
are employed on the shovels digging the
Panama canal and the officials of the
union are anxious to learn the actual
conditions of employment and other de-
tails on which to base the new wage
scale to be voted on reXt April.
Secretary Dolan will sail January IL
for Panama from New York,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05
BIG BANK
WRECKED BY
DYNAMITE
FIRST NATIONAL IN KANSAS
CITY DAMAGED
POLICE HAVE NO cLEW TO THE
PERPETRAToR
Fine Building Is Partially Demolished
by Believed Rob-
berry May Have Been
Planned

BY Associated Press.
| KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan. "A con-
sensus of expert opinion tonight is that
building of the First National bank here
this morning was caused by dynamite
or some other high explosive. A piece of
pipe, believed to have cen part of Il
bomb, was found late today in the
wrecked basement.
A motive Is lacking, but the bank Off
cias and the police incline to the belief
that the explosion was either the work of
crank, or that bomb had been Sc
creted In the basement by would-be rob-
bers for future uses, and had been touched
off prematurely.
No arrests have been made and the po-
lice are without any definite clew upon
which to work.
Suspect Released
Joseph Pech, a Hungarian carpenter of
this city, one of the ten injured, was
taken to the police station this morning
and questioned by the police. No charge
will be preferred against him. He said
he had no connection with the affair and
was soon released. Pech said he was
passing the building and was cut by flying
glass.
The loss is placed at $4,000, confined
almost entirely to the basement.
None of the ten injured is fatally hurt,
and the injuries of only two are consid-
cred serious. The list follows:
Elbert Ward negro porter, cut and
bruised; serious.
Logan Wilson, bank clerk, blown across
basement room; cut; serious.
George w. Evans, member wholesale
drug firm of Smith & Evans, cut by flying
missiles while walking on opposite side
of Baltimore avenue.
Vanjean Brightwell, clerk, cut on head
and face.
]. D. Wilson, employe of United States
and Mexican Trust company, with offices
across street from bank, cut on face.
r. NJ. Klapmeyer, bank clerk.
Joseph Pech, carpenter, teeth knocked
out and face cut asslz ,e, ~ s.a .s4
r. w. Cole, knocked senseless by con-
cussion.
j. Dolandson, bank clerk cut by glass
Charles Grant, bank CLERK, bruised.
Waiter M. Cross, city chemist, an ex-
pert on high explosives, tonight gave his
positive opinion that tie explosion was
caused by dynamite, powder, T!!t-5-glycer-
in or combination Of the three.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05
PRESIDENT DISMISSES
SURVEYOR GENERAL
State Official of Idaho Is Asked to Re-
sign Because of Complaint
Made by the Interior
Department


WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-PresideSt
Roosevelt has requested the resigna-
ton of Ernest G. Eagleson, surveyor
general of Idaho. This announcement
was made at the White House today
by Senator Hepburn, who said that
there was general dissatisfaction with
Mr.. Eagleson's administration of his
office, and complaint had been made by
the interior department. He indicated
that there would be a general cleaning
out of the employees of the office of
the surveyor general at Boise, Idaho.
Eagleson's successor has not yet
been selected.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05
Pedestrian ON His Way

BY Associated Press
YOUNGSTOWN, Pa, Jan. 4,-John Walsh,
the pedestrian who is walking from San
Francisco to New ork on a wager of
$50OO left the Johnstown hospital today,
where he has been Ill with pneumonia
since Dec %. Walsh left San Francisco
october q in an attempt to make the
trip in ninety days.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05
MlnIna Suit Dismissed

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 4.--The damage
suit begun recently by the Golden Gate
Mill and Mining company against the
Ophir Silver Mining company of vir-
gina City, New, 20 recover $4,000,000 for
alleged trespassing on claims was dis
missed yesterday in the circuit court Of
Nevada, on motion of attorneys for the
defendants.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05
old Cruiser Burned


SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 1.-The old
cruiser Marion was burned to the water 5
edge yesterday in Visitation bay, three
miles south of Hunters point in San
Francisco bay. The Marion was launched
in 1875 to perpetuate the name of the
sloop of war Marion, the timber Of which
was used in the work of reconstruction.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05
VANDERBILT WEDDING
SET FOR JANUARY % AT
NEW YORK MANSION
Date Changed Because Count Szech-
enyi's Relatives Were Unwilling
to Leave Their Home Until
After Holidays
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK. Jan. 4.-According to a
statement published today. the marriage
of Miss Gladys Vanderbilt. daughter of
Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt. to Count
Laszie Szechenyi will take place January
% at the home of Mrs. Cornelius Wander
bllt at Fifty-eighth street and Fifth
avenue.
The reason for the postponement of the
wedding, which had been set for the
middle of the month. was because the
relatives OF the count desired to spend
the Christmas holidays in their own coun-
try. They are now on their way here.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05
Find Mans Hody in Park

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4.-rhe body
of a young man about thirty years Of
age was found yesterday IN Golden
Gate park. Death had been caused by
bullet fired through the head 1t IS
believed his name was A. Burnett
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05
New channeI Aids Liners

NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-The giant liners
be obliged to wait for high tides in order
to get out of the bay. The work on the
new Ambrose channel has been so near
ly completed that even the largest of
the liners VIII be able to so out at any
time.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05
GIRL KILLS HERSELF
IN ROOM OF HOTEL
Young Woman Registers IN San Fran
cisco as Wife of Her Companion
and a Few Hours Later Is
Found Dying


BY AZ soclated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4.-Edith Pay
son, aged 20 years, committed suicide at
the Hotel Majestic this morning by taking
carbolic acid
She arrived at the hotel last night with
an unknown man, the two registering as
husband and wife. This morning the man
left the place and soon afterward the
young woman was found In dying con-
dition. She expired without making a
statement
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05
Jump from fire; May Die

by lAhaoclAteo ITEMS
SPOKANE, Wash, Jan. 4.-Frenzied by
a fire which partially consumed the sec
ond foo of the Western lodging house
this morning Abraham NeaIson and AL
bert Olson jumped from the second story
window and were probably fatally In
1uaed.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05
TROOPS TO
QUELL RIOTS
nv INDIANA
GOVERNOR SENDS MILITIA TO
MUNCIE
THOUSANDS OF MEN ARE OUT OF
EMPLOYMENT
Labor Trouble neutrality-suspicious.
of Electric Line at Marion
Walk Out in SYM
pathy
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press
MUNCIE, Ind, Jan. 4.--six hundred
state troops are campee in the very heart
of the city and bristling rows OF BAY
onets enforce order where there has beer
nothing but violence for days. The street
car strike is not ended, only quieted for
the moment
toliowing a proclamation from Governor
Hanly declaring martial law the citizens
of Muncie tonight are quiet and peace
able.
Ihe riotous outbreaks of the past three
days have given way to normal exist
ence, so far as violence is concerned. al
though the city is far from normal in a
business and industrial sense.
With the arrival of the militia before
daybreak today evidence of mob rule
passed away. Not one arrest made TODAY
had any connection with the strike sit
uaton
Under Martial Law
Late this afternoon Governor Haniv is
sued proclamation declaring Muncie to
De under martial law, but the proclama
tion made little change in the conduct of
affairs in the city. This means the civil
and military authorities are working TO-
gether, with the commanding officer OF
the troops having the power to go above
the civil officers orders If he deems r.
wise.
The soldiers will keep the streets clear
of loiterers and will be particularly vigI
liant along this line after night
About half of the employees or the In
diana Union Traction company at Marion
struck today. Only part of the local cars
are running there. The trouble has ho-
gun to interfere with interurban traffic
meeting of the mer was called for to-
day to decide whether all would strike.
The assembling of troops is the result
of two days of rioting on the streets here
during which eight cars were wrecked
and eleven mel were injured by bullets.
stones and other missiles
Demand State Troops
Tired out with their long contest with
the disturbing element the. local Off
cfals early today appealed to the state
authorities and the troops, which have
been held in readiness for two days, were
Immediately ordered to assemble here
According to the state factory Inspector
theer are 5000 idle men in Muncie. When
there are 5000 idle men in Muncie When
owns the city and interurban lines, re-
fused to renew its contract on January
with the Amalgamated Association Of
Street and Electric Railroad Employees
the men employed on local cars struck.
Other union men ou of work in sym-
pathy began taking part in the agitation.
resulting in disturbances and soon tn,
got beyond the power of the
local authrities.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05
SUMMARY OF THE News
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity:
Fair Sunday; light north winds.
Maximum temperature yesterday,
81 deerees; minimum, As degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05
EASTERN

Six hundred troops on guard in Munce
Ind, to suppress street car riots. Town
is under martial law.
Attorneys for defense in Thaw trial
which begins in New York tomorrow
hold final conference.
Surgeon Is appointed to command OF
hospital ship Relief.
Army officer In Detroit is charged with
many offenses.
Disguised as a Jewish rabbi, Chicago
policeman routs mob of hoodlums.
Bishop in Pittsburg forbids Catholic
parents to send their children to the
public schools.
Attorney General Bonaparte denounces
President e. p. Ripley of the Santa Fe
for his criticisms of prosecution of the
road by the federal court in Los An
geles.
Jury in Caleb Powers case disagrees.
Chicago board of education to bar fra .
ternities from the puhlGec schools.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05
FOREIGN

Revolutionists steal rifles from Russian
troops in st. Petersburg.
Great Britain takes exception to Japan's
attitude in dealing with the Chinese in
Manchuria.
Last rites of the church are denied
former minister of justice in Paris.
Baroness de Rothschild, who died In
Paris, left over million dollars to charity
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05
COAST


George Pettibone, on trial for the MUIR
der of former Governor Steunenberg, is
acquitted by jury at Boise. President
Meyer of Western Federation, held on
similar charge, Is dismissed from Gus
tody.
Tong war, which has ragged in San
Francisco for seven years, is ended.
Policeman shot by criminal in Oak
land; slayer is killed by barber.
Girl commits suicide in room of Ma
iestic hotel in San Francisco
Woman doctor in San Francisco is held
for causing girls death in a maternity
hospital.
Miners strike in Goldheld is weaken
ing; many men return to work.
State board of health accuses the town
of Berkeley of not aiding in the cam
paign to eradicate the bubonic plague.
State president of Eagles is terribly in
jured while at work in Vallejo
Body of girl who disappeared from Ia
coma last May is found hidden in thicket
Police believe she was murdered
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24
LATE BUYING MAKgy
ATTRACTIVE MER.
CHANDISE Offerings
y ~

During trip to New York the mast tn
weeks we "scooped" some of the moct '"
tractive merchandise Of the year at on~ or g
prices. Owing to the extreme dulIna.o
the New York trade merchants were .no'
eager to dispose of their stocks than a. an
time we have ever known. We want !
turn the goods into the cash as ouickIv !
possible and in order to do SO we are ooJ
to offer you now from day to day. for n
cash, some Of the strongest inducemp~
to separate you from your coin that n
ever yet offered. Understand this is notl
lot of hot air. We mean business--.tb1
goods were bought by us to sell and n
rapidly and if you will come and look orl
our many offerings you will readily reco
nize the merits of the goods and prices. NJ
are not offering trash, but the BEST MHI
|CHANDISE, which we find from exDe
ence is what the people want. We im
you to come, criticise, examine--you'll mI
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24

Florida, charming visitors in Ameri-
Gus for two weeks.
The parlors were pretty in their
decorations of sweet peas and roses,
used in profusion.
Bridge was the game OF the even
ing. and was entered into with great
est zeal by the many guests. When
cards had been laid aside delicious
ices and punch were daintily served.
Miss Wyatt's visitors have been the
recipients of many pleasant social at
tentions during their delightful visit
in Americus
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24
Entertained at Supper.

On Thursday evening Mr.. Charles
Council entertained at an elaborate 3
o'clck dinner, in honor of several pop
ular young ladies who are visiting in
Americas. In the dining room and
drawing rooms sweet peas were used
in great profusion in the decorations
Covers were laid for nine, and a
delicious menu was beautifully serV-
ed in several courses.
After dinner the guests enjoyed a
game of bridge whist and during the
game punch and candy were served
Those who enjoyed Mr.. Council
hospitality on this delightful occasion
were: Mrs. Council, Miss Annette
Walker. of Monroe; Misses Sherrle
Lewis and Nella Vason, of Albany
Miss May Wheatley Messrs Charles
Council G. d. Wheatley, Jr., karI
Anslev and Mr.. Foote OF Rome.
Miss Wyatt Fair Hostess
Miss Mamie Wyatt welcomed
half hundred young friends to hel
home on Tuesday evening, the occas
ion being in honor of her guests
Misses Henderson and Hinson o
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24
SOCIAL AND Personal LIFE

/AIrs Frank Sheffield was hostess
on Tuesday afternoon at one of the
most beautiful parties given in Am
ericus this season. Forty ladies were
present-and in their bright summer
dresses made picture of rare bea-
uty.
The entire lower floor of the hand
some Sheffield home was thrown OPP
en- to the guests. and small tables
were placed at intervals for the game.
The home seemed a bower of sweet
peas; these fragrant flowers being
banked on mantels and cabinets in
each room. Punch was served in the
dining room, where bonbons and al
monds were passed to the guests.
Progressive Forty-Two' was play
ed and thoroughly enjoyed by those
present. At the conclusion Of the
game a delicious ice course was serV
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24
A Reason Why.

oh, Arizonia will be admitted all
right, said the gentleman from that
Territory.
Been turned down pretty regular
", hasen't it?"
Don't let that worry you. They'll
need the name for a battleship now
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24
LETTER TO SHERLOCK & CO..
AmericuS, Ga.

Dear Sirs: Two men on opposite
sides of the same street sell sausages,
one at loo h., the other AT ). Which
sells the more sausages, think you
The answer is: Tt depends on the
street. There are plenty of streets
in the world where SC sausages 90
like the wind.
Devoe is an honest paint: there are
eight honest paint 200 aduIterated and
short-measure; Devoe is the best of
the eight. Devoe has more
strength that the other seven. The
painter adds generally quart of oil
to Devoe; he still has a stronger paint
than any other one of the seven.
The seven are sold at one price
$1.75 gallon; common price of sec
ond-rate paint is $3.50. 1t takes 8
gallons Devoe to paint a small house.
and II of average paint; gallons
cost less than y; the price is more
than Offset by less gallons.
It.cost 50 to 81 day to get paint
on; day is gallon; So to SIG more to
pant the more-gallons paint; to SIG
less for painting the less-gallons paint
The difference in first cost of the
two jobs is $14 to $22 and which wears
best do you think? It's the less-gal-
Ions paint because of its strength.
There are plenty of people to buy
those sc sausages.
Yours truly
oo f. w. DEVOE &c co.
T. S-A mnrinnc Gn,nnt,,,o4i... n.