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Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
WORST GIRL IN STATE
SENT TO REF0RMAT0 DRY
TWELVE YEARS OLD, SHE Is A
"TERRoR"
Confesses to Numerous Rurglarles and
Boasts in Court That She
Is Bad and Always
VIII Be

MOUNT HOLLY, N. j., June TO-
Twelve-year-o Margaret Knowlton, a
regular girlish version of "Huckleber-
ry Finn pronounced by the court
confirmed incorrigible, has been SELL
fenced by Judge Horner to the state
reformatory for girls after she had
confessed to a series of house robberles.
Never before in this section OF New
Jersey has any one ever heard or knew
of either boy or girl, big or little, who
had one-third the mischief OF badness
in them that Margaret Knowlton has.
"She is a genuine bad girl" said the
court, land the place for her is the re-
formatory.''
She heard the remarks of Judge Hor-
ner with the same indifference which
she displayed when confessing to fore
ing an entrance into Riverton dwell
ings.
Looted Savings Bank
The specific charge on which the girl
was arrested was that of breaking into
the home of Mrs. Margaret Schroeder
of East Riverton and stealing the con-
tents of a savings bank. Three times
the house had been entered and articles
stolen and Margaret admitted that she
was the one who had committed the
robberies.
They were petty robberies and the
girl would have probably escaped with
a reprimand from Judge Horner had
it not been for the large number OF
Riverton residents who were on hand
to testify that Margaret was far worse,
they believed, than any child in the
whole of New Jersey.
"She beats any boy 1 ever saw" said
Squire Zeigler. "She has given us
more trouble than we'll get over in a
long time. Why, these house robbertes
were done in such celevr way that
we thought sure it was the work OF
experts"
Swims Like Fish
That's the TRUTH put in the con-
stable. why, do you know she would
go swimming in the river and could
glide through the water like a fish,"
The girl, who has been in jail here
for the past few days, was brought into
court during the morning session and
her case was among the first called.
Margaret" said Judge Horner, dc
you confess to entering these houses?'
eyes," replied Margaret, with a
smile. 81 broke into Mrs. Schroder's
house, and our Willie told on me-"
Willie was the girls 9-year-old broth
err who was on hand to admit with the
others that Margaret was real bad
girl.
Eyes, Tn bad" said the girl. with
flashing eyes. st have always beer
bad, ard I always will be bad.
broke into Mrs. Schroder's house, stole
the money that was in tie bank and
then went to the ice chest and threw
the butter, meat and milk on the floor
I don't know what made me throw the
things that were in the ice box on the
floor. I guess 1t was just because I'm
bad"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11

BY Associated Fress.
NEW YORK. June 1.-THE jury In the
case Of Raymond Hitchcock returned . ver-
dict Of not guilty at 1850 o'clock this morn
ing.
NEW YORK, June 10.-The trial OF
Raymond Hitchcock. the comedian,
charged with attempted assault upon
young girls, was concluded late today
in the supreme court, the case being
given to the jury at 1880 p. m.
The greater part of the day was
taken up with the submission of evil
dence for the defense to controvert the
charge that Hitchcock mistreated either
the complainant in the case, Helen Won
Hagen, or Elsie Voecks. His chauffeur
and valet, Herman II. Ruhke, was an
important witness in corroborating
Hitchcock's testimony that there was
no misconduct on his part on any of
the occasions instanced by the state.
William Astor Chanler, the former
congressman, was another witness of
the day to controvert the evidence of
Helen Won Hagen that she saw him at
the actors home at Great Neck upon
evidence was produced to show that
Hitchcock, on one occasion at least. was
In New York city when his girl ac-
cusers declared he was with them at
his summer home on Long Island.
Attorney Steur, in his argument,
dwelt strongly upon the testimony of
Hitchcock's valet regarding the visit
of the two girls to the "house with the
green blinds" in West Forty-f1rst street.
The valet testified that Hitchcock
conduct at that time was exemplary,
that the actor taxed the girls with cir
culating base stories about him and
dismissed them with a warning when
they denied having done so.
In summing up Prosecutor Caravan
declared that Hitchcock confessed his
guilt ito me and to you"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
Joe Letter Married

WASHINGTON. June 1o.-A wedding
of unusual interest was that which
took place at the home of the brides
parents at noon today of Miss Juliette
Williams, daughter of Col. and Mrs.
John r. Williams of this city, and
Joseph Letter, son of the late Levi q.
Letter of Chicago. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Father Buckley. as
sistant rector of Matthews Roman
Catholic church, and was witnessed by
twenty persons, there being present, in
addition to the relatives. Gen. and Mrs.
Henry Corbin and Capt. and Mrs. Sum-
merly.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
FARMER BECOMES EXILE
TO AVOID PEN1TENTIARY
ScaIded Wife and Children In Fir OF
Drunken Passion and Is Ordered
by Court to Stay Away
From Them

CHICAGO, June 10.--A special to the
Record-Herald from Kenosha, Wis,
says: Charles Rasmussen. a Pleasant
Prairie farmer, became an exile yes
terday from his home to avoid the
state prison on a charge OF having
scalded his wife and children.
Rasmussen signed an agreement WIN
the court which provides that he shall
never see his wife and children again
and should he ever happen TO meet
them accidentally he will make no eff
fort to speak to them.
Three months ago Rasmussen, IN nj
of drunken rage, picked up kettle OF
boiling water and deliberately poured
it over his wife and children, burning
the children seriously.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
NEW PIANO CORPORATION
HAS $4,000, 900 CAPITAL

TRENTON, NJ J., June 1O.-The
American Piano company, with an au-
capital of $12,000.000, was In
here today. The incorpo-
rators are Ernest Knabe. c. H. Fos-
ter and George r. Foster. The COM
pany, it is understood, has been formed
for the purpose of consolidating the
Knabe Piano company of Baltimore,
Chickering & Co. of Boston and the
Armstrong Plano company of
Rochester. N. y.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
MAN OF 1914 YEARS
WALKS FIFTEEN MILES

MUSHROOM, Mich, June 10.-Buck-
shot Dan McPhal, 104 years years old,
walked fifteen miles to attend the
funeral of Patrick Phillip. Bogle, who
died at the age of 100.
McPhal is a member of a Hundred
Year Old club composed of half dozen
residents of Muskegon county, whose
ages are in the neighborhood OF the
century mark. They have sworn to be
chums for life and to attend the funeral
services of all members who die before
them.
McPhai lives fifteen miles from North
Muskegon, where Bogie resided. He
walked the distance to demonstrate
that he still Is hale and hearty.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
HUSBAND WILL BE HELD
ON CHARGE OF MURDER

SAN FRANCISCO, June 1o.-The
fact that Mrs. Harry Allen was shot
and fatally wounded by her husband
on March 80 and that Allen, we'll
known restaurant man, has been held
in detinue by the police ever since that
date, came out today when 1t became
necessary to take the ante-mortem
statement.
she is expected to die within a few
hours. when her husband will be for
mally charged with murder. The
shooting was the result of an alterca-
ton between the couple at their home
on Second avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
COLLEGE STUDENTS TO WORK
DURING SUMMER VACATION

SAN FRANCISCO, June 10.-A num-
Der of electrical engineering students
from the University of California and
Stanford will spend their vacation this
summer in employment that will afford
them instruction, pleasure and financial
profit. About a score of undergraduates,
mostly seniors. from the two institu-
tions. have accepted positions for the
summer with the Great Western Power
company, which is building high ten
sion line from Big Bend, near Oroville,
to oakland. The students have ar
ranged to work in small camps of their
own.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
WOMAN GETS DAMAGES
IN ACTION FOR LIBEL

CHICAGO, June 10.-Miss Emma Gal
lagher. who was for six years sew
ing machine agent in Chicago, was
awarded $4,000 by a jury in Judge
Wright's division of the superior court
yesterday In suit against a sewing
machine company.
She says the company drove her out
of business in Chicago by publishing a
libel accusing her of forgery and warn
ing people not to deal with her.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
BOY coNFEssEs WREcKINo
TRAIN TO SQUIRE COAL

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, June 10-Willie
Darkest, aged II years, arrested last
night, has confessed to the police that
he turned the switch which wrecked a
Burlington freight train. He said he
wanted to get some coal. and planned
the wreck in order to upset some of the
cars so he could get the fuel easier.
He is being held In the county home
To await trial
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
WAR Department ORDERS
DREDGING BIDS REJECTED

SAN FRANCISCO, June 1o.-The
waterfront committee of the Oakland
chamber of commerce has been notified
by Lieutenant Colonel John Biddle that
the war department has ordered re-
iected all bids for dredging work in the
Oakland estuary between Fallon street
and San Francisco bay.
This is due to the fact that there is
not now remaining of the last appro-
priation sufficient funds for the COM
pletion Of the projected work. There is
but SIS, 800 of this fund left.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
SHAH DOES NOT KEEP PROMISE;
PARLIAMENT IN CONSULTATION

>TEHERAN, June 10.-Up to the
present time the shah OF Persia has
failed to carry out his promise to dis
miss the reactionaries at court and
the parliament, departing from it's
policy OF inactivity. is in frequent con-
sultation in an effort to find the best
means of reaching a peaceful adjust
ment of the difficulty. Emir Djang.
head of the reactionary party, who had
sought the protection of the Russian
legation, has left the legation and re-
sumed his functions at court. Teheran
is perfectly quiet.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
STRIKE BREAKER FOUND DEAD;
BLOODY KNIFE TELLS TALE

PORT TOWNSEND Wash, June 10.
The badly decomposed body of a man
believed to be j. Davis of San Fran
cisco was found tonight near the en-
trance TO park. Deep gashes appear
in the mans throat and a bloody knife
wos found nearby.
Whether it is murder or suicide Is not
known. Davis arrived on the last trip
of the steamer City of Pueblo. A bag
gage check from a local dock indicates
he was one of a party of laborers being
sent north to supplant the striking
miners in the TreadWell mine and mill
on Douglas island, near Juneau.
Mystery surrounds the case through
the fact that SIG was found on the body,
which would eliminate suspicion that
robbery was the motive.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
TWO CHARGES OF FORGERY
BROUGHT AGAINST CASHIER

PITTSBURG, June 10.-Two charges
Of forging notes in violation of state
laws were made today against William
Montgomery, former cashier of the
closed Allegheny National bank, now IN
Jail awaiting trial in the federal courts
upon charges of abstracting $4,000 or
more of the banks funds and securities.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
PRESIDENT WHEELER Is
GIVEN FULL AUTHORITY
Can Do Anything He Sees Fit in Cause
of Health, According to Order
Promulgated by Board
Of Regents

SAN FRANCISCO, June 1O.-Power
was conferred yesterday on President
BENJAMIN Ide Wheeler of the Univer-
sity of California at a meeting of the
board of regents, whereby if he should
choose he could order the whole vacci-
nation, quarantine or removal of any
student for the cause of health, and
there will be no appeal.
This extraordinary step was the re-
suit of representations to the board re-
garding the health of the university
The amendment recites the president
shall have direct authority over af-
fairs at the school. Last fall during a
smallpox scare several students refused
TO submit to vaccination.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
NEW CRUISER SALEM
PROVES SPEEDY CRAFT

BOSTON, June 10.--A new speed
mark OF 1924 knots was reported for
the new cruiser Salem when she ar
rived at the Charlestown navy yard to-
day for docking after her builders
trial. The contract requirements of the
cruiser are $3.50 knots for "a hours and
24.n knots over A measured course.
The builders test will be resumed to-
morrow and will last until June %.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
Railroad Files Answer

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June 10.--The
answer of the Pennsylvania Railroad
company to the bills in equity filed by
the government against the coal car
rying railroads to enforce the commod-
ity clause of the Hepburn act was hled
here today Under this clause rail-
roads are enjoned from transporting
coal mined by them or in the produc-
ton of which they have an interest;
The answer of the Pennsylvania road
saws that the law is void.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
AssAssINATED:
MONK SEVERELY WOUNDED

TIFLIS, June 10.-Archbishop Nixon.
formerly of Georgia. was assassinated
by revolutionists this morning on the
steps of the Synodical building.
A monk who was in attendance upon
the bishop was severely wounded
The assassins emptied their revolvers
into the body of the archbishop and
escaped
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
PATTON Superintendent
REPORTED AS RESlGNING
Dr.. Williamson at Outs with Board OF
Managers Respecting Handling of
Recent Diphtheria Epidemic
at State Hospital
Special to The Herald.

GpeCIdI 10 IIe 1ltI anu
SAN BERNARDINO, June 10.-Ru-
mors are out that Superintendent A. p.
Williamson of the state hospital at
Patton has filed his resignation with
the board of managers and that 1t will
be accepted at the regular meeting Fri
day. Differences have arisen over the
handling of the recent diphtheria epide-
mic at the hospital, DR.. Williamson be-
ing severely criticised by members of
the board. The latter tonight refused
to issue a statement as to the truth of
the report, but the rumor is evidently
we'll founded.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
GoULp.DE SAGAN WEDDING
WILL OCCUR IN ENGLAND

PARIS, June 10.-In order to avoid
the possibility of any unpleasant incl
dent, it has been definitely decided that
the wedding of Anna Gould and Prince
Helle de Sagan will not take place in
France. Although the time and place
of the ceremony are still rigidly guard
ed. it can be stated that the couple will
be married before the end of this month
and probably in England. Madame
Gould is greatly pleased that her bro
Their, George Gould. who left New York
yesterday for Paris, is 10 be present at
the ceremony.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
IS CONCLUDED
IN LAND FRAUD CASES

WASHINGTON. June 1o-Testimony
T., the Hvde-Benson-D imond- Schneider
land frauds trial was concluded today
and the closing steps in the trial are to
begin tomorrow. The arguments on
the case for the prosecution will be
in order tomorrow. The case may go
to the jury about the middle of next
week.
The session of court today was de-
voted to the presentation of odds ana
ends of evidence.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
SEARCH FOR MAIL BAGS;
TWO LOSE THEIR LIVES

VANCOUVER, r. G.. June 10
while searching for mail bags contain
ing money and valuable papers which
we're lost from a boat in Atlin lake
during a strom in the spring of 1901.
John Kirkland, a leading citizen of
Attn, and Thomas Fox of Parker, are
supposed to have lost their lives in the
icy waters Sunday morning. The up
turned canoe has been found.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
Hearst Makes Gains

NEW YORK, June 10.-William r.
Hearst made good gains today in the
recount of the ballots in the disputed
mayoralty election of 1905. The exam
nation of the contents of ninety-nine
boxes during the day gave him net
gain of SO votes. The ballots in 800
boxes have been examined and Hearst
has gained 1888 votes.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
INsURcENT REPUBLICANS
WIN IN SOUTH DAKOTA

SIOUX FALLS. 8. D., June 1o-Re-
turns from Tuesdays primaries are
still far from complete, but enough has
heen received to indicate that the In
surgent Republicans, headed by Cover
nor Crawford, have defeated the stal-
wart faction headed by Senator Kit
tredge. 1t is likely full returns VIII
show that the insurgents carried the
state by not less than 5000 to 1000. That
Governor Crawford has been named
IN succeed Senator Kittredge appears
in
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
Maokev Statue Unveiled

RENO, New, June 10.--In the pres
ence of thousands of people from all
parts of the state the Mackey statue
was unveiled today on the campus of
the University of Nevada This was
the concluding feature of the most
elaborate commencement exercises that
this state has ever known.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
Veterinarians Convene

SAN JOSE, June t0A large number
of veterinary surgeons from all por-
tons of the state are here today at
tending the quarterly meeting of the
state association, After holding
clinic this morning the members took
a ride over the interurban to Los Gatos,
where they luncbed
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
May RefIoat Liner

SHANGHAI, June 10.-The efforts to
rehoat the Japanese liner Hong Kong
Maru have up to this time been UNI
successful. The steamer went ashore
NEAR Wuosen last night during a Sc
we're rain storm. She is lying well and
1t is hoped that she will be relocated to-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
western Union Dividend

NEW YORK, June 10.---The directors
of the Western Union Telegraph conf
pany today declared a dividend OF one
half of l per cent, payable IN cash. Inc
dividend for last quarter was at the
rate of per cent per annum, payable
in stock.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
Refuses Habeas Corpus

SAN FRANCISCO, June 1O-Superior
Judge Murasky today refused to re-
lease on habeas corpus proceedings
Harry Zoebler and Henry Nelson.
charged with criminal conspiracy in
following Detective William j. Burns.
The men were renanded to the GUS
tody of the sheriff.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
Is Fatally Shot

MARYSVILLE. Cal, June 1O-Jeff
Perry shot and fatally wounded Will
liam Finley at the latter S nome near
browns valley this morning, Details
are lacking. but they are supposed ia
have had trouble over q freighting bill,
Finley being a teamster
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
Postal Department Notified

WASHINGTON, June 10.-The post
office department was advised today
that a registered mail pouch which was
in transit from Los Angeles to New
YorI, is missing. The postoffice inspec-
tors are investigating the disap-
pearance.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
It's Or. Takahlra Now

PRINCETON. N. j., June 1o.-The
one hundred and siXty-first annual
commencement exercises of the Prince
ton university were held today. The
degree of doctor of laws was con-
ferred upon Baron Takahira. the Jap
anese ambassador.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
Hill Officially Departs

LUXEMBERG, June 10.-Dr. David
]. Hin arrived here today to present
his letters of recall. DR.. Hill has been
accredited as minister of the United
States TO Gutenberg and the Nether-
lands. and already has made his Off
cial departure from The Hague.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
New Name for punkards

DIES MONIES. Iowa, June 10.~-The
Church of Brethren is the new name
adopted today at the conference of
German Baptist Brethren or Dunkards,
and hereafter the denomination viii be
known by that name.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
Rnxal Party TO Palace

MADRID, June 10.v-The king and
queen of Spain left here today for the
royal palace at La Granja. King AL
fonso went down in an automobile,
accompanied by the baby prince, while
the queen Travelled by train.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
ACTOR NOT GUILTY
IS JURY'S VERDICT
Raymond Hitchcock Acquitted OF the
Charge of Wronslns Young Girls
After Talesmen Have
Deliberated Long
Rv Associated rr.a.

| BY Associated Press
NEW YORK, June 1.-THE jury In the
case of Raymond Hitchcock returned . ver-
dict Of not guilty at 1850 o'clock this morn
L iuw.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-09-25
sPoFFoRD.

Mrs. Earl Burt is visiting in Below.
Falls.
High class vaudeville each day at the
| Valley Fair next week.
GUY Stafford has been having a Sc
we're attack of tonsilitis.
Mr.. and Mrs Buxton of Lawrence
Mass, are visiting at d. w. Slade s.
Mrs. Will Hannum and her mother,
Mrs. Amidon, are visiting in Putney.
Miss Marion Farr has not been
able to attend school for the past
week, on account of illness.
Mrs. Sarah Burnham, who was seri-
ously burned four weeks ago, died of
tetanus last week Wednesday after
noon, between l and clock, at the
age of 81 years. She came to this
village with her family five years ago,
and it had since been her home. Mrs.
Burnham was woman universally re-
spected. She possessed happy dis
position and by her cordiality won
many friends. Besides her husband,
she is survived by an aged mother, two
sisters, Mrs. Fred Rothlis of Castle
ton, Vt. and Mrs. Farley Palmer of
Pawlet, Vt. one brother, Will Lapoint
of this place, and two sons, Raymond
Searles of Philadelphia, Pa, and Harry
Burnham, who lives at home. The
funeral was held at the house at !
o clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. +.
J. Bartlett officiated, assisted by Rev.
George Smith. The body was taken
to Rutland, VT, Monday, for burial.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-09-25
VERNON.

nIsh class vaudeville each day a, III
Valley Fair next week.
1T Wright attended the state fai,
|" White River junction W-slnesAay.
Mr., aud Mfs. reflsy SAWYER al ne,lin
Mas'' visited al N, |. Reeds this wrck
Mrs, II, 4, sir~eirr went last frida,
y .,sit fvlaliyes IN Springfield and
northampton, Mass,
Miss Nen Thayer Il Nonhhsn Ia.
l'vvh sicndlng Tow days this week call.
ing on old friends and neishhoFs,
C, \. Allen and Aiiss Hattie Allen az
italdNlnNllle, Mass, aud Mn, n. N.
i.ams'irll II Worcester are guests Of Mr..
Calvin l.. Cook.
ceylon Davis aud daughter. Miss Ola.
nave mlnrned la their home Ia Mel.
u.s., Mass, alter a visit al a few day.
WIN his brother, Charles T.. Davis.
N the next meeting Of Vernon grange.
nslnfdaN evening, Oct, !, an exhibition
"l sanirh and hrld prldnets will be CIV,
60 and each member j. asked 10 bring
~ beet specimen Of fruit. Vegetables and
n"Nrfs' or other farm products. 10 make
The oerasion interesting.
The annual meeting IL the Vernon I'm.
ion ihnneh assoeiAii0n will lie held M
The resiy 81 the church SATURDAY even.
ing this week At go o'clock. The usual
business of hearing the annual reports
OF oliiocfs and oi rletiing officers will be
transacted but on account 81 sickness
which viii ransc the absence 81 several
the annual supper will bc
postponed.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-09-25
LEYDEN.

Bring the children to the valley falr al
Brattleboro next week. ;,
Mrs. Mary Sinclair of New York CITY Is
visiting her cousin, Mrs. Ellen ~ oa"'
yer. -. :.
Albert Miner attended the TAR ~
Wh;te River Junction the first OF the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newton Carson OF Green
field made several calls in Leyden Sunday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. G. Severance attehd W.
the Charlemont far last lhulsdI"sa' both
A. Barber and John Howes ATTENDED oo'n
days. -, -
DR.. and Mrs. w. S. Severance, w vlsi S a.
tho home of their brother, q. ". oever-
ance, and called on their uncle y - oe'
erance, Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. d. Mowry vlsiI Gr.o a.
the homes of their daughters, M MorLs at
Chapman and Mrs. Gertrude un nd"' "
Rardwells last Saturday and sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Hart ! Mowry wen tho no
Springfield last week FRIDAY 70 a Maasaobm.
reunion of the 9th regiment, mas mem.
setts volunteers, of which ne was
Der. Ddford
Mr. and Mrs. John Maley, OF braa a;ms
1,;cited at the homes VI ehN i'll ~,
T neane and Ernest Brooks, and called h on
their aunt, Mrs. Badger, and o'ne'
friends. :. I'D tbere
1va Muen Good p attendance at the republican na
c @aS q s Tuesday evening. The following W
delegates deIeu were elected: State M W. ":
Barber Barber; congressional, II, ,l E, M e. p
councillor, A. n. Foster; s eonnaH, = rep.
Howes; senatorial :: G. severance toeHn commit
resentative, F. R. Foster; = HoT Mowry, o.
tee, u q F. O se Doo1itte F. Wright