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Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-16
SETS DATE OF TRIAL
FOR BANKER CARLSON
FIRST OF SIXTEEN CASES TO
BE HEARD OCTOBER 8
conqested Condition of Calendar Rem
ders 1t improbable That Last
VIII Be Disposed of Until
Next Summer

Following a lengthy argument yester-
day between representatives of the dis
trict attorneys Office and attorneys
representing w. H. Carlson, banker,
the latter's examinations on charges OF
false entry and embezzlement were
continued by Justice Selph, the first or
the sixteen cases being set for October
and the last for November 20. Attor-
ney Horace H. Appel appeared as Carl
sons counsel and announced he would
file a motion for dismissal and demur-
rers at the first hearing, and expressed
the belief that argument in this regard
would take up several days. IfllS
makes it probable that the last of the
cases will not come up before some
time next summer, on account OF the
congested condition of the calendar.
Frank w. Blair and G. Ray Horton,
representing the district attorneys Of
fee, protested against a continuance,
claiming the defense had had ample
time in which to prepare for the exam
ination and that several witnesses from
out of town were present who would
be subject to great Inconvenience by
delay in the proceedings.
The cases are set as follows: Octo-
ber 6, two complaints charging false
entries and embezzlement on December
28, 1907; November 5, false entry of
$4,000; November 6, two false entries
of $3400 and $1,000 respectively, made
February Is and Is respectively; No
vember 0, two charges of embezzlement
on February 18 of $1,000 and $1,000 re-
spectively; November 10, embezzlement
December 16 of $13,59O; November IL,
embezzlement December 16 of $19,292;
November IL, false entry April of
$4500; November 13, false entry May
Is of $4,000; November Is, false entry
April of $4500; November II. embez-
element April of $4500; November Is,
embezzlement April 9 of $45OO; Novem-
ber 10, embezzlement May 15 Of $4,000,
and November 20, false entry August
q, 1907, of $500.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-16
ELDERLY MINER ATTEMPTS
TO PUT AN END TO LIFE
Proprietor Of Miller House Detects
odor Of Gas and smashes Door
In Time to Effect
Rescue

With the gas jet wide open and the
tightly closed room filed with the pois.
onous vapor, James Ladd, 65 years old
miner from Prescott, Ariz., lay dowr
on the bed in his room at the Miller
house, 2S0 East Second street, yester-
day and waited for death to end his
worldly cares.
s. c. Miller, proprietor of the hotel
detected the odor of gas and began in
vestigations. He located the leak when
he passed the entrance to the ROOM
but the door was locked and resisted
his efforts to pry 1t open. He hurried
around to a side window, broke 1t open
and entered the room. Ladd was lying
partly dressed on the bed, and was
unconscious The jet was turned on and
the room was full of gas.
The police were notified, and on the
arrival of the police ambulance the un-
conscious man was hurried to the re-
ceiving hospital, where the surgeons
soon had him out of danger
Ladd arrived in Los Angeles Monday
afternoon and registered from Prescott.
He had money on his person when
taken to the hospital, and his reason
for wanting to end his life is not
known.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-16
ACCUSE MANELLA
OF BRUTAL CRIME
suspicious GIVEN WEIGHT BY
cORONER'S VERDICT
sicIIIan Who Was Last Seen with
La Rocca May Be Able to
Solve Mystery Of His
Murder

1--WE, the coroner's jury, find that
Giuseppe La Rocca came to his death
bv a klife wound of the heart sup
posedly inflicted by one Benedetto
Manella with intent ot kill ana muruer
said Giuseppe La Rocca."
The foregoing verdict was returned
at the inquest held at the undertaking
establishment of Pierce Bros. over the
body of Giuseppi La Rocca, an aged
SiciIian who was found dead late Sat
urday night with more than score or
dagger wounds in his body-another
sacrifice to the terrible vendetta, a
word of which the mere mention Will
cause a native of the little island IN
the Mediterranean to tremble with ter
ror.
The police are reticent about discuss
ing the case, but 1t is understood the
trouble first began when La Rocca and
Manella were living in Sicily many
years ago. 80
Manella was the last mansseen with
La Rocca, and since the tragedy had
disappeared and all efforts to ind him
have proved futile.
Although the detectives detailed on
the case have run down every clew
they have been unable to find the miss
ing man, and 1t is believed that he is
in hiding in or about Los Angeles.
His Home Watched
The officers have visited the homo OF
Manella q number of times and have
made close examinations of the prem
ises and have questioned the wife, but
nothing has been learned. The house
is constantly watched by the police,
and it is not believed that Manella
will make an attempt to communicate
with his family.
Yesterday afternoon, 1t is understood,
the officers working on the case re-
ceived some information regarding the
much wanted man, and 1t Is believed
his arrest will be effected In short
time.
While the officers are following this
clew others will be detailed to make
inquiries and possibly secure additional
information that will throw more light
upon the motive for the brutal murder.
The detectives say they believe Ma
nella is within score of miles or Los
Angeles, and think he is we'll hidden,
but as his photograph and description
have been given to each officer in this
county his liberty will be but of short
duration should be attempt to emerge
from hiding.
While the officers will not discuss the
case, it is understood that La Rocca
upon one. occasion many years ago had
trouble with Manella or member OF
the Iatters family, and the murder OF
the other night was the result of VEN
delta. The circumstances leading up
to the tragedy form a veritable ro-
nance, say the police.
Funeral services over La R0cca VIII
be held ct the chapel of Pierce Bros.
this morning at 10 o'clock and inter-
ment will be in Calvary cemetery
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-16
PURE FOOD CRUSADE
RESULTS IN SIS FINE
Victory in San Francisco When First
Cases for Violation Of the
New Law Are
Tried

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15.-The
FIRST convictions in the pure food Cruz
SADIE recently inaugurated by the dis
trict attorneys office were secured to-
day when Samuel Nassurer and Louis
Tryforis were convicted in police court
of adulterating candy with paraffine
and were fined $25 each by Judge Well
Ter.
Two other charges against them were
dismissed upon recommendation of AS
sistant District Attorney Ferrari, who
stated that the district attorneys Of
flee would be satisfied with light fines
for the offense. but IL the offense was
repeated would insist upon a heavy
penalty.
Professor M. E. Jaffa of the Univer-
sity of California, head of the state
pure food laboratory, testified in both
cases to finding a large percentage of
paraffine in candy made by the two
manufacturers.
he case against the California Paste
company, Of which c.. r. Spivalo is
president, charged with shortage in
weight, went over for a week. 1t Is
alleged state pure food inspectors
found a shortage of seven and one-half
pounds in packages of macaroni la
beled fifty pounds.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-16
ALLEGED BIGAMIST HELD
FOR TRIAL; BAIL $4,000

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15.-Thomas
p. Collins, stone mason, was today
held for trial in the superior court for
bigamy at the conclusion of his pre-
Ijminary examination in police court
before Judge Conlan. His bail was
fixed at $4,000.
That Collins had two wives was dis
covered by his second wife through an
advertisement inserted in an eastern
paper by the first wife.
Through a ruse Collins was prevailed
upon to return from Portland, and
as soon as he arrived in the state was
arrested. Mrs. Collins of Boise was
brought here by the district attorneys
office and both women testified against
Collins in the police court today.
District Attorney Landgon personally
conducted the prosecution.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-16
CLAIMS HE WAS CHEATED
BY OLD FRIEND IN DEAL

G. H. Bublitz OF San Bernardino yes
terday filed suit In the superior court
against the Western California Land
company and J. c. Koop. asking for the
recovery of $1,000, alleged to have been
fraudulently obtained from him on the
purchase of land in the Jackins Arling-
ton Heights tract in January, 1907.
Koop, he says, called on him at his
place of business in San Bernardino and
told him he had the ''best bargain ever
known" which he could not handle
alone. Bublitz, relying, he said. on the
old friendship existing between htmseIf
and Koop, invested the money in tho
property which Koop is said to have
represented would increase from $4,000
In value to $4,000 inside of two years.
These representations, Bublitz claims,
were false.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-16
TAX RATE FOR
COUNTY IS $1.1O
NO CHANGE FROM LAST YEARS
SCHEDULE
Board of Supervisors Will Ratlfy
Decision When They Hold
Next Meetlnug on
Monday

There will be no change in the county
tax rate for the coming year, the $1.10
assessment on each $100 worth of prop
erty being settled upon by the board of
supervisors yesterday after an informal
session with the county auditor. This
decision will be ratified Monday next,
to which day the board adjourned.
A road tax of about so cents will be
added to the $110 and also special
school taxes, which will vary according
to the school district In Los Angeles
city this special tax win be 4 cents,
making the total county tax for the
city $1.14.
The funds to be raised on the $110
tax rate are as follows: General fund,
1872, to raise 100000; salary fund, 10,
to raise $450000; county hospital and
farm maintenance fund, .07, to raise
$3.50, 900; county hospital and farm build
ing fund, .04 to raise $145,000; common
school fund, .22, to raise $745,905; ex-
position fund, .OOS, to raise $4,000;
county court house bond and interest
fund, .005, to raise $4,000; court house
annex, .05, to raise 100000; good roads
bond interest, .01, to raise $S0,000
The total amount to be raised for the
coming year to carry on the business
of the county is placed at $2,595.sO5.
Compared with last year the general
fund is increased $4,000; salary fund,
$50, ,000 hospital and farm maintenance
fund, S45, 900; farm building fund, $145,-
900; common school fund, $4,000. while
the courthouse annex fund is lowered
100000.
Besides ordinary expenses new wards
at the county hospital are contem-
plated at a cost of about $120,000; new
wings to the county farm building, $685.
900; hall of records, 100000; county
jail, $4,000.
The common school fund is based on
an allowance of 81 each year for S4,615
children of school age, amounting to
S592, 2,305, and an additional $100 apiece
for 1916 teachers, amounting to $151, 500.
The net county property valuation
upon which the levy is based this year
reaches a. total Of $685., ,01S,676.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-16
SUES HIS AccUsERs FOR
DAMAGE IN SUM OF $25,oo

A. II. Calkins yesterday filed a suit
in the superior court against the Holly
wood Home company, Sanford Rich
and J.. M. Roberts, in which damages
count of the alleged injury to Calkins'
reputation when he was arrested a
year ago, placed in the county Jail and
later released on $4,000 bonds.
The trouble grows out of a contract
between Calkins, Rich and Roberts, by
the terms of which Calkins agreed to
grade land in the Pineapple tract.
Calkins was charged with entering into
a conspiracy with w. N. Lundstrom
to make false calculations and esti-
mates of the amount of earth removed
and was sued for $2771.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-16
ACCUSE MOORE
OF MISSION ARMY
FURTHER COMPLAINTS MADE
AGAINST "0FFICER"
Woman Declares She Solicited SUBJ
scriptions and Was Abused Be-
cause Results Were Small.
Asks for Complaint

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Guy
W. Eddie was asked to issue a COM
plant yesterday afternoon against A.
Moore, who claims to be the head of the
Union Mission Army and who conducts
the Union mission at 2S255 East Fourth
street. The compliments were Mrs. A.
G. Lender and Mrs. Wheeler.
In her story to the prosecutor, Mrs.
Lender declares she was employed as a
housekeeper by Moore and later. was
given a commission of Captain" a list
for subscriptions and told to go out
and collect funds for the maintenance
of the mission. She declares the list
was headed with the names of several
prominent merchants and the amounts
set opposite their names were large.
She asserts she worked faithfully for
a. day and only succeeded in collecting
small amounts. When she reported to
Moore, she declares, he became furious
because of the smallness OF her collec.
tion and told her she should have pre-
fixed figures to the small amounts and
so led persons to believe that none
but large donations were given.
Mrs. Lehder further asserted that
Moores actions to her were not those
of a gentleman, and she resigned her
Commission" and asked for her pay.
She says he would not pay her one
cent and wanted a complaint against
him.
Mrs. Wheeler stated to Mr.. Eddie that
she called at the mission and was to
secure employment collecting subscrip-
tions, but the conduct of Moore did not
impress her and she did not accept the
position.
After hearing the story Of the women
the matter was taken under advise
ment. Pending his decision in the mat
ter Mr.. Eddie acquainted the police
with the circumstances and an officer
was detailed to accompany Mrs. Leh-
der to secure her wages.
There have been a number Of COM
plants against the manner in which
Moore conducts the business of his
mission" said Mr.. Eddie, "and an in
vestigation will be made"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-16
SCOPE OF
WEEKLY LUNCHEONS
- u
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE TO
CONDUCT FEASTS
Entire County VIII Participate In a
Series of MONDAY Gatherings to
Be Held During Campaign
In Los Angeles

Hereafter the Tuesday monday
luncheons given weekly under the au-
spices of the Democratic league of Los
Angeles will be discontinued as such.
They will be given instead under
the auspices of the, Los Angeles county
Democratic central committee.
The time and the place have not been
fixed under tie new order of things,
but a large representation of Demo-
Gratis is expected to gather around the
tables hereafter to hear Democratic
doctrines expounded by men who have
messages to deliver to the voters and
workers.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-16
MYSTERY OF BOYS DEATHe
YET UNsoLvED BY POLICE

OAKLAND, Sept. 15.-The mystery
attached to the fatal shooting of young
Carl Miller, near Newark on Sunday,
has not yet been solved.
John Ray, the keeper of the Albra
Gun club, has been rearrested and is
being held pending further investiga-
tion. Sheriff Barnet of Alameda coun-
ty Is not satisfied with the denials of
those who were at the gun club house
at the time the shooting occurred, and
says he will call the matter. to the at
tention of the grand Jury.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-16
INVITES VOTERS OF THE
THIRTY-THIRD PRECINCT

All Democratic voters of the Thirty
third precinct of Los Angeles are urged
to attend a meeting Thursday evening
September IL, at 7:45 p. M, at rooms
504 and 505 Bryson building, Second
and Spring streets, to advise and take
action with reference to the formation
of a Democratic club.
Selection of officers and an advisory
and working committee is announced
as pending by F. S. Yager. precinct
committeeman, who calls the meeting.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-16
EXECUTIVE DEMOCRATS
MEET THIS MORNING

Alspecial meeting of the executive
committee of the Los Angeles county
central committee will be held this
morning at 10 o'clock.
Members will gather in the county
headquarters, Fay building, Third and
Hill streets.
Interesting reports from the candi-
dates will be forthcoming.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-16
WOMAN STRUCK BY FAST CAR
AND Is HORRIBLY MANGLED

PORTLAND, Ore, Sept. 15.--Mrs. M
Brown, aged 40, was struck by an out
bound st. Johns car this aftertnoon,
dragged about fifty feet and instantly
killed The body was horribly mangled.
the track at the time of the accident,
and the car was coming at a high rate
OF speed.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-16
Rousing Democratic Meeting

The Democratic club of the 116th
precinct held well attended open air
meeting at 1914 Santee street last night,
the first of a series in the Sixth ward.
G. w. Fox presided, and the speakers
were Messrs. Woollacott, Martin,
Knoles, Smith and Chappell. A feature
was the decorations and lighting ar
ranged by members of the club.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-16
placed on Probation

Eugene p. Walton, who pleaded
guilty in the superior court to the
charge Of forging a check for $25 in
May, was placed yesterday ON proba-
tlon for two years by Judge Bordwell.
Walton promised to give up detective
work, in which he had been employed,
and to enter the mechanical depart
rnenk of some railroad
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-16
We want Il AMI

Thirty days considered cash. We want
all the piano business for the rest OF
the month. We are generally willing
to divide, but 400 pianos must be sold
No money required but SO for 81 for
cash in 80 days, as advertised. Bart
lett Music Co., 231 Broadway, opp,
City Hall. s-1s-z
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-16
NEW INcoRPoRArIoNs

Articles of Incorporation were yes
terday filed in the office of the county
clerk by the Challenge Coal company,
with a capital of 100000. The direc-
tors are James HI. Mellus. Walter Cos
by and Walter G. Chanslor.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-16
MAKE PLANT TREASURER
OF DEMOCRATIC LEAGUE

Riehmend Plant yesterday became
treasurer of the Democratic league,
with headquarters in the Collier build
ing.
Mr., Plant is also treasurer of the
county committee.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-16
we Want IL All

Thirty days considered cash. We want
all the piano business for the rest OF
the month. We are generally willing
to divide, but 800 pianos must be sold.
No money required, but SO for 81 for
cash in 80 days. as advertised Bart
lett Music Co.. 2S1 Broadway, opp.
City Hail. 9-13-x
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-16
We want It All

Thirty days considered cash. We want
ali the piano business for the rest of
the month. We are generally willing
to divide but 800 pianos must be sold.
No money required, but 50 for 81 for
cash in 80 days. as advertised. Bart
lett Music Co.. 231 Broadway, opp.
City Hall. 9-1S-x
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-16
s. sor 81

For every dollar paid up to $50 as
FIRST payment we will give a receipt
for twice the amount on any piano
purchased this week The big exclu-
sive' piano house Open nights. Bart
lett Music Co.. 231 Broadway, opp.
City Han. 9-1s-x
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-16

Venice villas and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
rates.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-04-27
SCHOOL CONTEST
In Coal District is Anticipated
by a Number Of
Schools.

The board OF education of Coal
district having offered $500 for the
best specimen of school work in an
exhibit from the different schools at
Adamston. Saturday, April %. found
that great interest had been mani
Tested among teachers and pupils.
Seventeen schools brought in work.
leaving ten that took no interest The
work was very good, and considering
that this was the first effort every
body was well pleased. The Judges
We're Prof. Hulley. OF Broaddus In
stltute; Prof Frank Outright, of the
Clarksburg high school, and Miss L.
NJ. Gordor OF clarlsburg. They
worked faithfully for about three
hours and finally awarded the prize
10 Mary Keener, n pupil In Prof. l..
Wayman ogden's room. The work
was map OF the British Isles, drawn
In the Sth grade course OF work. The
exhibit showed that the schools wers
Improving.
Any one can see the work OF the
pupils and compare for themselves at
any time they choose to call and visit
the exhibit room at the Adamston
school building.
The board will have similar con-
tests but more specific the next time
There are tG32 youth OF school age in
Coal district for this year showing u
gain of l29 over last year.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-04-27
AT the State Delegate conven-
ton at Parkersburg We'd
nesday Of This Week.
HOSTS WILL BE THERE.
Candidates for Judges Are TO
be Named at the conven-
tion Too in Lively Contest.

Eight hundred and eighty-three
regular delegates and many other
Republicans will gather in Parkers-
burg tomorrow and next day for the
state meteing OF Republican clubs
and the state delegate convention.
The first will be tomorrow and the
second Wednesday.
The object OF the convention will
be to nominate three candidates for
places on the supreme bench OF the
state. there being three places to
oil this year and to name four dele
gates-at-lnrge to the national conven.
ton in Chicago.
The present prospect is TINT
George Mclaughlin, OF Wheeling
Charles w. Dillon. qtFayette county,
Isaac Mann, OF the southern end OF
the state, and Senator Stephen b,
Elkins or Col. Charles r. Teter,
will be named as such delegates. They
VIII be instructed for Taft.
Among the candidates FOR nomina-
tion for judges are Ir1 E. Robinson,
OF Grafton; NJ. II. Willis, of West
Union; Thomas p. Jacobs, of New
Martinsyille, and George McClintIc.
of Charleston. There are still 9th
srs and this part of the convention
promises to be lively contest.
The Harrison comfy delegates to
the convention are:
Henry Bennett. r. 81. Rogers. C,
G. Coffman. C. w. Moore, George II,
Berry. John B. Smith. Truman ].
Lynch. B. S. Davis, John W. Fortney
r. N. Rogers. a. C. villars, DR.. d
E. Ritter, DR.. U. w. Showalter, John
L. GIaney, Joseph Washington, H. G.
Craig, James N. Hess, G. c. Southern,
Ollie Shuttleworth, G. Il. Morris,
Thomas Ramage. A. w. Rapp, NJ. J.
Sldebottom, w. A. Harrington. c. Il.
Patton. Charles Linville. T. ]. Par
rish. E. p. McAlvin. NJ. C. sperry,
Dr.. w. b. Rogers. John n. Robinson,
B. c. Teter. B. a. Reeder and o. II,
Atkinson.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-04-27
CAMDEN FUNERAL
In Parkersburg is Attended by
Friends from All Over
the State.

The body OF Senator johnson
Newton Camden passed through here
Sunday morning in Camden's special
car attached to No. 3. accompanied
by members of the family. The
funeral services were held at Trlns
ity Episcopal church in Parkersburg
at 3 O'Clock Monday afternoon and
interment was in the Odd Fellows
cemetery. BY special proclamation
Of the mayor all business was sus-
pended during the funeral services.
The honorary pail bearers were:
DR.. ]. n, Murdoch. Joseph Neal. Dr..
T. A. Harris. c. H. shattuck, Major
Boore. OF Marietta, Georgia, William
Armstrong, Henry Davis. of Elkins,
w. N. Chancellor. George w. White
searyer. OF Grafton, w. w. vrooman,
George w. Curtin, OF Sutton; Reese
Blizzard, W. B. Paden, L. H. Poole,
A. B. Fleming. of Fairmont. c. w.
Watson, OF Fairmont, James A. Mof-
fatt, OF New York; Stephen B. Elkins
of Elkins. John c. c. Mayo, of Paint
vile. Ky. and 2. 7. vinson. OF Hunt
ington.
The active rall bearers we're ]. II.
wheelwright, of Baltimore, H. H.
Moss, C. c. Martin, w. W. Jackson,
w. E. Davis. E.. N. Gilkeson. John w.
Roberts and George Baird. OF Wheel
ing.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-04-27
r RPUBL ICANS
T0BEFOR TAFT
CHARGED WITH TAKING
TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS
Dick Bell, of Salem, Jailed for
a Hearing at Instance
of E. w. Davis.

Dick Bell Of Salem, was arrested
IN Pike street and Jailed Monday af-
ternopn by Constable c. l.. Ford on
q warrant charging him with steal
ing $50 in money from E. W. Davis
~ the Capital hotel Saturday after
noon
Agr. Davis received a palment OF
$50 in four twenty dollar bills that
afternoon and stuck them in a hip
pocket. While working In front OF
a cigar case he pulled the money out
in taking some papers from the
pocket and the bills fell to the floor.
Bell was the only person In the place
and as he came in afterwards with
some ten dollar bills and began treat
Ing a number OF persons to drinks,
Mr.. Davis suspected him OF taking
the money and accordingly swore out
q warrant for his arrest. Bells
hearing has been,set for May /.