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Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-07

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SELF NEOTEN 4
LETTER OF RESIGNATION IS
MADE PUBLIC
RooseVelt's Refusal to Follow Admit
rails Suggestion Left Him No
Alternative but to Get
Out, He Says
iy Associated Press.

| 'iy Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-The president
today made public the following letter
from Admiral Brownson. who resigned
as chief of the navigation bureau of the
navy department, with the explanation
that it twas inadvertently omitted" from
correspondence previously made public.
The letter follows
Department of the Navy, Bureau of
Navigation, Washington, D. c., Dec. "A,
1907.
"Sir: In April last I was detached by
your order from the command of the
United States Asiatic fleet and ordered
to Washington and appointed chief of
the most important bureau in the navy
department, the bureau which, under the
secretary is charged with matters re-
lating to the personnel, the discipline and
the efficiency of the fleet.
This transfer from a command which
ranks in Importance afioat to one which
is second to none on shore, coming on
the eve of my retirement from active
service, while not to my particular lik-
ing, was deeply gratifying to me, as 1t
appeared to be an evidence of your con-
fdence in my professional ability.
IN Ofuef, however, IndI any eHOTIS
of mine to maintain high standards of
efficiency and discipline in the service
be attended with success 1t is absolutely
essential that ] should have the con-
fidence of the service at large as well
as that of higher authority. The effi-
cheney of the feet can only be maintained
when the officers and men feel that the
chief of the bureau of navigation has
the confidence of the commander in chief
,t,-,
military spirit exists In the service.
Anything that shows a lack of confidence
or that tends to break down this military
spirit which has been the safeguard and
principal asset of the navy since its
beginning can but impair such efficiency.
Forced to Resign
'grhe recent order placing a medical
officer In command of hospital ship
Is, in my opinion, and as l have endeav-
ored on several occasions to point out
to you, clearly opposed to the intent of
the law, is a radical departure from es-
tablished naval usage and is fraught with
danger to the efficiency of the fleet, and
will tend, 1 believe, to break down the
military spirit of the service and shows
a want OF your confidence in my advice
regarding a matter so vital to the best
interests of the service.
IT am left, therefore, with no alterna-
tive but to tender my resignation as
chief of the bureau of navigation, much |
as 1 regret to sever my active connec.
tion with the service, to which l have
been devoted and to which l have given
my best efforts for over forty-six years.
Every respectfully
WILLARD H. BROWNSON,
Chief of bureau"
The presidents letter of acceptance is
as follows:
"The White House, Washington, d. c.,
Dec. "a, 1907.
"Sir; l accept your resignation, to take
effect Immediately. You will this after
noon turn over your office to your as
sistant, Capt Winslow. informing him
that he is to act until such time as your
successor is appointed and qualified.
s'Truly yours
'THEODoRE ROOSEVELT" |
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-07
STATE LABOR HOST
rs IN CONVENTION
Eighth Annual Session Is Opened with
Great Enthusiasm at Vallejo.
Election Promises Hot
Contest
Rv Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
VALLEJO, Jan. 6.-The State Fedora
tion of Labor convened here in the eighth
annual convention this morning with 200
delegates present from all parts of the
sided. The session opened auspiciously
with promise that much enthusiasm
would be shown. John Davidson, presi-
dent of the Vallejo Trades Labor coun-
Gil, welcomed the delegation in the name
of organized labor, extending the hospi-
tality of Vallejo, one of the strongest
union towns In the state,
He was followed by Mayor J. J. Madi-
gan on behalf of the ely In a speech
which caused much merriment. The
mayor was given three rousing cheers
and made g delegate. President George
Tracey thanked the speakers for their
hospitality and spoke of the Importance
of organized labor. Ben Litzenstein was
appointed sergeant at arms. The remain
der of the morning was devoted to the
examination of credentials Little bust
ness is expected to be done before tomor-
row.
There is much talk regarding possible
candidaes for the various Offices No
opposition has developed so far to George
Tracy, the incumbent for president. The
greatest contest is expected for the Of
flee of secretary-treasurer. C, M. Petrie
of Oakland and George Bell of San Fran
cisco are talked of and Bowling, the in
cumbent, is expected by his friends to
run again. Paul Scharrenberg of San
Francisco is regarded as a likely candi-
date.
Tonight an open-air concert was given
in honor of the delegates. There will
ball tomorrow night. The committee on
consists of Paul Scharrenberg
of San Francisco. William Rembo of Oak
land, George Bell of Oakland and Thomas
Wright and C.. A. Fitzgerald of Vallejo |
The convention adjourned unil tomorrow
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-07
M0T0RITE, NEW POWER,
MAY REPLACE STEAM
New Substance Expected to RevoIu-
tionize Work Of Torpedoes and
6oats-Terrlfic Speed Is
Obtained
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK. Jan. Ga new motive
power known as ''motorite.' which Is ex-
pected to revolutionize torpedoes and tor
pedo boats and possibly in the future re-
place steam as a motive power for ocean
going vessels, has been invented, it is
announced, by Hudson Maxim the we'll
known inventor,
1t is said Mr.. Maxim has already made
extensive tests with torpedoes and tor
pedo boats and has notified the govern
ment of his invention.
'Motorite," the new motive power
which is the basis of the torpedo and the
torpedo boat. is said to be a combination
of certain powerful explosives, aud by
means Of it torpedoes and torpedo boats
are propelled through the water at great
speed.
Mr.. Maxim says that an ordinary sized
torpedo can be sent through the water at
a speed of sixty miles an hour. while the
best of the present gasoline driven pro-
jectiles do not travel faster than thirty
five miles an hour. Mr.. Maxim's new
model torpedo boat, which is practically
submerged, can be propelled, the in
ventor says, at a rate Of from ffty-five
to sixty miles an hour.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-07
THREE SAILORS ON
BA77LESHLP HURT
While Lowering Cutter from Deck of
Nebraska at San Diego, Men
Are Struck by SWlng-
ing Crane

BY Associated Press.
SAN DIEGO, Jan. e.-rwo sailors
were Sc -erely injured by a peculiar ac-
cident on the battleship Nebraska this
afternoon.
While making ready to lower a cut
ter to take liberty men ashore the
crane was caught by a swell and
swung around, striking several sailors.
Seaman Denton and Seaman Wilson
were knocked down, badly cut about
the head and rendered unconscious.
Another sailor received slight in
juries.
The injured will all recover.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-07
IN A MONTH JUDGE
SENTENCES FOUR MEN
TO FIFTY YEARS EACH
austin OF Fresno imposes Terrible
Penalty on Prisoners Convicted
Of Robbery--court Warns
All Offenders
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
FRESNO. Jan, 6-Harry Finnerty, who
last October held up a laborer and robbed
him of $3.50, was today sentenced by
Judge Austin TO fifty years imprison-
ment in San Quentin. Three attorneys
made desperate effort to get the young
man off. but a jury found him guilty of
highway robbery.
Judge Austin declares that he is going
to make highway robbery an unpopular
crime in Fresno county, Within the last
thirty days he has sentenced julius
Smith, w. Harvey, Arthur Stansell and
Harry Finnerty to fifty years. imprison-
ment apiece. All the men were highway
men.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-07
ORGANIZED LABOR COMES
TO AID OF UNEMPLO OYED
Problem of Caring for 125,0oo Persons
Who Are Out of Work in
New York Is Se-
rous
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Jan. 6.-organized labor
has taken up the problem of finding re-
lief for the 125, 900 persons said to be out
of work in New York
meeting will be held on Wednesday,
at which plans to find employment for
the unemployed will be discussed. 1t is
expected an appeal will be made to city,
state and national governments to assist
by special work TO assist some of the
thousands out of employment.
1t is claimed the national state and
city governments have laid off thousands
OF men at a time when private concerns
are cutting down their forces thus add
ing to a situation which was already bad
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-07
WARRANTS ISSUED FOR
EVICTION OF TENANTS
Anti-Rent Strikers Claim Victory over
Fifty-one Landlords, Who Have
Decided to Reduce
Charges


BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Jan. 6.-More than 500
warrants for the eviction of tenants par
ticipating in the strike for lower rents
were issued today in the municipal court
The papers authorize immediate eviction
of the tenants against whom they We're
drawn. 1t will probably take score OF
marshals nearly two weeks to serve the
notices.
The tenants are maintaining a stout
fight and announced. today that the land
lords of fifty-one houses had already
agreed to reduce rents.
The east side was calm today after the
riotor, disorders of Sunday, when the
poiSce We're forced to club the crowds to
check the excited tenantry who opposed
removal of the red flags which fluttered
from the tenements. There were several
meetings of striking tenants tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-07
Boy Makers, Strike Ended

BY AssocIdIeu IIess.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 6.--The mem
bers of the Box Makers and Sawyers
unions, who have been out on strike
for three days against the reduction oi
wages by the box factories of the city
today resumed work at the wage scale
that was in effect up to the last OF the
year, The trouble was settled through
the intervention of the labor council
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-07
LOCAL.

Mayor Harper sends first annual mes
sage to city council.
Ordinance regulating street traffic goes
into effect today.
Armed insane man arrested by police,
who are called by maniac's daughter.
Many churches affected by late ruling
of city council.
Work begun on new Pacific Mutual
building at Sixth and Olive.
Pasadena girl victim of brutal high
wayman. who tries TO rob her of money
and Jewels.
Daniel F. Meskil is on trial for life be-
fore Judge Smith in the superior court.
Jury selected and taking of testimony has
begun.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-07
HARTJE DENIED HEARING
BY HIGHEST STATE COURT
Pittsburg Millionaire Who Has Been
Trying to Secure Divorce
Loses on His APP
peal

ny Associat Press.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan 6.-The Penn
sylvania supreme court today refused to
permit an appeal to be taken to that
tribunal from the superior court in the
famous Hartje case.
Augustus Hartje was refused divorce
from his wife by the Pittsburg courts and
the decision was affirmed by the superior
court. The highest court in the state
having refused to hear the case. it IS
presumed Mr.. Hartje may take his case
to the United States supreme court
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-07
EASTERN

Harry Thaw, slayer of Stanford White,
begins his second fight for life when his
case is called for trial In the criminal
court in New York.
William ]. Bryan, addressing assem-
blage of Democrats at Omaha, deals with
issues that are to be met In the next
presidential campaign.
Admiral Brownson left the navy depart
ment to save his own self respect, ac-
cording to his own letter to the president,
made public at the White House.
Secretary of War Taft urges need of
better pay for members of the army
Japanese ambassador at Washington
denies that Japans reserve army has
been summoned home from America.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-07
AokI DENIES ADMlTTANcE
TO ALL NEWSPAPER MEN

By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 6.-Japanese
Ambassador Aoki spent the last day of
his stay in America in visiting some of
his co1ntrymen in Oakland, and tonight
he received many friends in his suite
at the Fairmont hotel Admittance
was denied to all newspaper men to-
night.
Viscount Aoki will leave for Japan
on the Manchuria, which sails tomor-
row at / o'clock.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-07
Business Block Destroyed

l5y AEa1f'alFu FfHFNL
HELENA, Mont. Jan. 6. - A special
from CuIbertsoh, Mont, says that
fire originating in the laundry of the
Evans hotel last night resulted In the
destruction Of an entire business block
and had-not dynamite been resorted to
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-07

Accused bankers in San Francisco
probable will plead guilty and throw
themselves on the mercy of the court.
Power company at Goldfeld makes
cut in wages and strike may result
Fruit growers of Kings county pro-
test against the law forbidding them
from using sulphur in drying fruit
Three sailors on battleship Nebraska
at San Diego hurt by swinging crane
Abe Ruef to be given into the cus-
tody of the sheriff and confined in the
county jai'.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-07

Since coffin IN which t. @. Druce was
supposed to have been buried has been
found to contain the body, charge of per-
jury against younger Druce will be
dropped. Fight for rich estate will be
continued in the English courts.
Another ripper" outrage is reported
in the vicinity OF Berlin; little girl the
victim.
Canadian minister returns from japan.
where ne went to straighten out the
immigration troubles; believed his mis-
sion was not successful.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-07
GIRL VICTIM
OF BRUTAL
HIGHWA YMEN
SCREAMS CALL PASSERS-BY
TO AID
Handsome Young Woman, Visitor
from East, Attacked by Robbers
While Near Her Home-Po=
lice Arrest Three
Special TO The Herald.

| Special TO The Herald
| PASADENA, Jan. 6,-1n a desperate
battle with highwaymen Miss M. w
Nash OF 164 South Euclid avenue was
tonight choked until her features turned
black, but the young woman pluckily
gave vent to screams which attracted
the attention of occupants of the house
at 17S South Euclid avenue, in front of
which the robbery took place, and the
robbers were frightened away without
securing the valuable jewelry the young
woman carried.
The footpads snatched a gold-beaded
purse containing few dollars as they
fled, but several rings. fine watch and
other jewelry, amounting to at least $500,
were not secured. Neither man wore a
mask and the holdup is classed as un-
usually bold, as it was planned for one
of the most frequented residence streets
of the city and at time when many
people are on their way home. The vic
tim of the holdup was in a fainting con-
dition when assistance reached her.
Miss Nash recently came from the east
and is stopping with the family of A. L.
Bennett at 264 South Euclid. She had
spent the day in Los Angeles and was
returning home, walking down Euclid
avenue from the car line.
The street where the robbery took
Nash was aware of danger she was
seized by the throat by the men, one
on each side.
Her first impulse was to scream, and
although one of the highwaymen had
tight grip ON her throat she managed
to yell and attracted attention.
Robbers Flee
The footpads cursed her and snatching
the small gold purse she carried ran
away as soon as people began to come
out of the surrounding houses.
A message to the police resulted in
Officer Sylvester being on the scene In
few minutes. He found the young
woman still excited from her experience
She could give no real description of
young, smooth-faced and wore black
slouch hats.
Sergeant Longley threw out a Gordon
of police to watch all avenues of escape
from the city in hopes of overtaking the
One suspect was taken
from street car by Sergeant Longley.
He could give no acceptable account of
himself and is being held. skeleton
key was found in his possession.
Two others We're also locked up on
suspicion. In the pockets of one was
found a silver-mounted whisk broom and
on the other was found a silver oyster
fork, with the mark 'IIotel Vendome'
The purse taken from Miss Nash is
Of gold and it contained about 81 in sill |
yer. She wore on her fingers two dia-
mond rings and also carried a handsome |
gold watch.
Miss Nash Is handsome young woman |
and is connected with a prominent family |
N the east.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-07
SUMMARY OF THE News
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity:
Cloudy Tuesday; light east wind.
Maximum temperature yesterday,
rs degrees; minimum, 49 degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-07
soldiers ca fOr PhIIIppInes

Ry Associate Press
SAN FRANCISCO Jan. e.-The army
transport Sherman sailed today for
Manila via Honolulu and Guam with
about 400 passengers, nearly 1000
being enlisted parn 'uc ourteenthl
Infantry H 9n toned at
Vancouvei lls will go toI
the PhiliI 1iug sr troops
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-04-18

EAGLES DANCE MAY l, 1908
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-04-18
IF 1T WE'RE
THE RULE HERE

k--~THE SHANGHAI. China News
saws that committee repre-
L senting about 1900 depositors
in the Chiyodo Bank OF Japan, after
long and fruitless efforts to get their
money our of that institution. have
sent Viscount Hori, its president,
written and formal request that he
commit harikari in expiatiOn Of his
failure to keep the bank solvent.
That is a new idea in bans. <, and
NAV be worth considering by western
nations. We are not quite sure that
a. little Of that might not cleG" uD
some prob. ems that are now a.
ing a great many people in Il
giOn We recommend TO hat the
Pinkertons consider seriously the
"happy dispatch remedy for their per
plexities. Those Japs no LONGER ask
for their funds. but do demand that
a man who undertakes serious things
and fails ought to eXpiate his sins.
good any of us but it would insure
final settlement, and would at least
relive innocent people from suspicion.
Those pagans beyond the sea have
direct ways of doing things. little
uncomfortable. possibly, for the mo-
ment, but decisive and leading to an
immediate clearing up Of many a
tangle. 1t was a rule of old Rome
that man should never survive his
good name, and when in response
BILE position a man failed there was
nothing worth living for. Are the
Japs the only old Romans that arc
left Salt Lake Telegram.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-04-18

The Eagles of Carson Aerie 1905
are making unusual preparations for
their coming dance, and the time has
been set fer Friday evening, May
1st. The dance will be give at the
Opera House.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-04-18
CLASSIFIED LOCALS

FOUND
In the courtroom at the county
building an Elk tooth. Owner can
have the same by paying COR this ad.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-04-18

Choice sweet peas and nasturtum
seeds in bulk at Kitzmeyer's Drug
store.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-04-18
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for feminine ills,
and has poSitiyel ycured thousands Of
women. WHY don't you try it
Mrs. Pinkh:,n, Lynn, Mass,
invites all sick women to write
her for advice.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-04-18
LYDIA PlNkHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

restores the feminine system to a
strong, healthy, normal condition.
Miss Abby +. Barrows, Of Nelson
vile, Ohio, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
. l was very sick, had dull head.
aches, pain in my back, and feminine
weakness. l had been to several doc
tors and they did me no good. Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
made me well and strong. and can do
most any kind Of work. l am in better
health than l ever was, and it is all due
to your medicine"
Miss Lillian Ross,o of $50 E. s4th St.,
New York, writes to Mrs. Pinkham !:
u had a female trouble, nervous
headaches, and was tired all the time,
and could not sleep. Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound made me feel so
much better that l hope every woman
who suffers as | did will try it."
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-04-18

RENO, April 1S.-The preliminary
hearing of the two Italians, Davis
and Luhara, who held up another of
their countrymen few days ago and
relieved him of $1,000 is being held in
this city today. They will probably
be held to the grand jury on charge
of robbery The evidence against
them as submitted this afternoon is
very strong.
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90

RENO }, Aprll 1S.-The Commercial
league has returned from their visit
to the mining district of Seven
TrOughs and are enthusiastic over the
outlook Ior the district. Their report
Is that 1t is destined to be one of the
great mining districts OF the State.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-04-18
ANNUAL MEETING

The regular annual meeting Of
stockholders of the POGO TEMPO
Mining & Milling company for the
election OF officers anu the transaction
of general business will be held at
Carson street, February %, 1905 at
Z O'Clock p. N. \. c. PRATT,
Secretary
a13 1w
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-04-18
ADVERTISED LETTERS

The following is the list of adver-
tised letters in the Car~on City post
oce, April 10, 1908:
Ladies' list-Mrs. c. Montague,
Mrs. A. K Herman Gents list
John F Collins, Mr. Harry knight.
T. r. HOFEK, jr., P. NJ.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-04-18

Girls who work for their living
are especially exposed to the dangers
OF organic feminine disorders. Stand
ing al day, Or sitting in cramped
positions walking to and from their
places IF employment in bad weather
all tend to break down their delicate
feminine organism.
No class of women are in need
of greater assistance, and thou
sands of letters like the follow
ing demonstrate the fact that
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-04-18
WILL GIVE A FREE DANCE

Proprietor Lane of the Briggs House
will give a free dance at the hotel on
the evening of Wednesday, April 22d
All are invited to attend and good
time is promised. I'd
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-04-18

E. w. Fay of Sheridan. passed
through this city yesterday on his
way to Reno.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-04-18

Seven carloads of fine beef cattle
were brought in from Minden this
morning.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-04-18

Have you phoned to Livingstone
for your liquors? He carries the bes
the market affords.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-23
CHARLESTON WILL
TAKE CARE OF CROWD

Charleston, w. Va, Jan. 23.-The
greatest crowd that ever attended a
state convention in West Virginia
is expected here when the Republi-
cans hold their nominating conven-
ton in July next Many of the lead
ers predict that there will be from
1000 to 10000 visitors here for
from two to three days. The city
will be crowded as never before and
while the hotels viii not be able to
handle even majority of the people
the city. however, is in as good a DO
.sition to entertain such a crowd as
any other city of the state. and in
fact better, having three large ho-
tells, besides a number Of small ones
whera from so to 100 per sons can
be taken care of.