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Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
BABE EATS SISTERS
CANDY; IS POISONED
Sweets Sent to older Girl Fall into
Hands of Child Who Dies in
Agony Police In
vestigate

BY Associated Press.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-. Feb. 1e.-Rutff
Miller, the 4-year-old daughter of
Charles Miller of Kansas City, HAS,
died today from the effects of eating
candy from box of cheap bonbons
sent through the mail to Ella Miller,
an older sister. The following inscrip-
ton was on the candy box:
Sweets to Ella Miller. From girls
of the $. and S."
The candy is believed to have con-
tanned strychnine and Ruth died in
agony ten minutes after eating some
of the bonbons. Four other children
of the family were affected by the
candy, but they suffered only tenn
porary distress.
Ella Miller, who is IA years Of age.
worked for the Schwarzschild & Sulz-
berger Packing company until month
ago. She does not believe she has any
enemies at the packing house. She
never had a sweetheart and the motive
for sending her poisoned candy is a
mystery of the police.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
EVANS FLEET
WILL RESCUE
NE w CRUSOE
AMERICAN IS STRANDED ON A
DESERTED ISLAND
Admiral Will Be Asked to Send Vessel
to Take Man Off Isolated
Home in Pacific
Ocean
B. Associated Press.

b. Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. ia man of
the name of Jeffs, and whose home IS
said to have been in Connecticut, is be-
lieved to be stranded on one of the
Galapagos or Tortoise islands, situated
off the west coast of South America.
A prominent person from Connecticut
interested in Jeffs' case, has written to
the department asking that one of the
vessels of Admiral Evans fleet stop
at the islands on their way from CAL
lao, Peru, to Magdalena bay and make
a search for him.
According to the information at hand
Jeffs is thought to be on the island of
Santa Cruz, which also bears the name
of interchangeable, but definite data
about him is lacking. Requests made
heretofore that an American warshlp
search for the man had to be refused
because there were no ships in that
part of the world.
This time, however, one will stop, and
orders with that end in view will be
GIVEN to Admiral Evans before he
leaves Callao.
A supply ship, or the repair ship ac-
companying the battleships, will con-
duct the search. There is lighthouse
on one of the islands. which are said
to be now nearly unpeoped.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
TARIFF IS
BUGBEAR OF
REPUBLICANS
DEMOCRATIC REPRESENTATIVE
SCORES OPPONENTS
REVISION MUST SOON BE AN
ISSUE, HE ASSERTS
Richardson Of Alabama Declares the
Country Is Demanding Reform,
but Administration Lead
ers Are Afraid
Bv Associated Press.

Bv Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12-The atti-
tude of the Republican party on the
tariff question and the presidents re-
cent special message to congress in
which he called attention to the ne
cessity of freight legislation were the
means of a lengthy speech in the
house today by Mr.. Richardson of Ala
bama.
He cleared up the political atmos-
phere and forcibly defined the posi-
ton and Views of both of the great po
litical parties on vital polite and eco
nomic questions.
Tariff reform, said Mr. Richardson,
is the issue that would clarity the po
litical atmosphere. Let us stand for
free raw material" he explained, land
the victory is ours
He charged that on that point the
Republican party was weak and stood
discredited with the people by it's
broken pledges.
Tariff Must Be Issue
He did not hesitate to say that the
tariff will be an issue that appealed
to the people more than the Panama
canal. the railroads, the currency, the
freedom of the Philippines, imperial
ism or the question of unframed male
factors so soundly denounced by the
president in his last message. The
debate of the last week, he said. had
demonstrated the weakness and the
utter inefficiency of our boosted gold
standard financial system"
The whole situation was. he said,
that the Republican leaders did not
believe it to be possible for the Re-
publican party to have revision of the
tariff at this time. although he charged
public opinion, supplemented by Re-
publican satisfaction. has forced a
reluctant consent to hammer into the
next Republican platform promise
to revise after the election"
He credited the president as being
an expert in the game of politics. and
said his command of language left
him without a rival among the noted
public men of the country"
Calls Message Failure
The message as a practical system
for the betterment of the country was
a "falsum fulmen." and as a work of
craftsmanship was a failure.
The country, he continued needed
reformer. but there must be no hys-
terra in such work. 1t should be de-
liberate and not sensational.
In conclusion Mr.. Richardson said
he believed that the predatory
wealth." predatory poverty" "swol-
len fortunes and the criminal rich"
together with the trust were evil
forces abroad in the land and they
ought to be controlled and would be
when the true and imperishable Dem
ocratic principle of equal rights to all
and special favors to none is handed
out as a square deal to all alike
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
YAQULS JUMP
INTO SEA TO
END MISERY
HUNDREDS ARE HELD UNDER
GUARD IN SONORA
REFUSE TO LEAVE THEIR NATIVE
LAND ALIVE
Sixteen Men, Comprising First Ship
ment, Plunge Overheard off Ma
zatian- Fear Hot Climate
and Slavery

Special to The Herald.
MAZATLAN, Mexico, Feb. 12.-Pre-
ferring death to deportation to the
isthmus of Tehuantepec and Yucatan.
sixteen Yaqui Indians attempted to end
their lives today by jumping overheard
from government transport
The sixteen Indians were the first of
nearly 1900 who are being deported from
Sonora.
When the transport was a short dis
lance off this port the Indians, SEEM
ingly of one accord, sprang to the rail
and plunged into the sea.
Boats were put out and ten of the
number, struggling desperately with
their rescuers, were pulled out of the
water and landed safely on deck. The
other six were drowned
Prefer Death to Deportation
Those saved asserted they preferred
death to serving on plantations or in
the army in the "hot country" They
said they would kill themselves when
ever opportunity presented rather than
leave their own country. The ten pris-
oners are being closely guarded, but,
it is considered doubtful that they will
reach their destination alive.
1t is reported from the state of Son
ora that hundreds of Yaquis are under
guard there awaiting deportation. This
is the result of the relentless war
waged between the Indians and rurales.
The Yaquis are fast being exterm-
mated. 1t is believed that if the gov
eminent attempts to carry out it's plan
of deportation the prisoners will resort
! to Wholesale suicides rather than be
! taken from their native land.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
POSTMASTER
MEYER DEFIES
THE SENA TIE
SQUABBLE LIKELY TO ENSUE
AT WASHINGTON
Insists That He Has the Right to Keep
in Office Man Whose Con-
firmation Has Been
Refused
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-Postmaster
General Meyer today informed the sem
ate that he believes he has the right
to continue postmaster in office even
if the man formally has been rejected
by the senate This position raises an
issue between an executive department
and the senate over the constitutional
provision relating to appointments ana
combinations of federal officeholders.
The communication from the post
office department relates to the case OF
William Northrup, postmaster at Pen
sacola. Fla. Senator Taliaferro dis
covered recently that Northrup is stu
drawing the salary as postmaster IN
spite of the fact that his nomination
was rejected nearly year ago.
AT his suggestion the senate called
unon the postmaster general for an ex-
nlanation. The response was briet. Mr..
Never declares that under the regula-
tions governing appointment he has the
authority to continue Northrup In Of
flee until his successor has been APP
nointed His position undoubtedly VIII
create discussion in executive session.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
7. PIERPONT MORGAN
FOR PRESIDENT, is
SHAW'S SELECTION
Former Secretary of Treasury Says
New York Financier Is an
Ideal Man for the
White House
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
DETROIT, Mich, Feb. 12.-The
Journal today prints an interview with
former Secretary of the Treasury Les
lie M. Shaw, in which Mr.. Shaw states
he would like to see ]. p Morgan
president of the United States.
"Of course that might be--will be,
I might say-misunderstood, contin-
ued Mr.. Shaw. But L will tell you
this. Mr.. Morgan is much misunder-
stood man. If he were president ne
would give an administration that
would rank with the best in the his
tory of cur executives.
MIR. Morgan is a big man. morally
and mentally. If he was in the White
House he would sink his own interests
entirely and devote himself to the par
amount questions confronting tne
country. bringing to bear calm, strong
Judgment that has made him such
mower in the world of finance"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
PITTSBURG'S UNEMPLOYED
TO MARCH ON CITY HALL

By Associated Press.
PITTSBURG. Feb. 12.-Unemployed
men of the Woods Run district on the
north side, formerly Allegheny, at
mass meeting today, organized as the
Employment Seekers of the North
Side" and decided to march to the city
hall, the seat of government of Greater
Pittsburg, tomorrow morning and de-
mand employment. A fife and drum
corps will head the procession. Ban
ners with suitable inscriptions have
been secured, two of them reading as
follows:
1--WE must have work so that we may
feed our starving families and an
other;
"All idle workmen are welcome in
our army
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13

List to the story of the probable
destruction of Admiral Evans battle
ship fleet, the laying waste of Southern
California, the burning and looting Of
Los Angeles-all by a desperate band
Of seven Japanese and an antiquated
pivot gun:
BY Associated Press.
SANTA MONICA, Feb. 12.-On an
unfrequented bluff which marks the
northern limit of Santa Monica bay q
party Of seven Japanese, with small
cannon in their possession, have been
for several days past engaged in eX-
perirnents that have aroused the suspi-
cions of settlers in the homestead dis
trict and the news Of their operations,
reaching here tonight, has created
some little excitement, particularly as
it is known that portion OF the
American battleship fleet will remain
several days in the waters inclosed by
Point Duma, where the party of Jap
anese made it's headquarters.
Jack u. Henry, a capitalist of Santa
Monica, returned tonight from his
ranch in the Malibu country and
brought with him the first authentic
news concerning the intruders.
From a Mexican who came upon the
seven foreigners unexpectedly Mr..
Henry declares that he learned OF their
having been engaged in making maps
of the cliffs along the crescent shaped
bay.
Their evident anxiety to escape OBJ
seryation. he said drew upon thcm the
careful observation of several of the
settlers. who found them on one &C.
casion in possession of small pivot
gun. which, mounted on a cliff 1So feet
above the water, was being fired first
in one direction and then in another.
The Japanese unaware that they We're
being watched, seemed Interested in
determining the range of the little
piece of artillery, which threw missiles
over a mile from the shore. The gun
was operated with, smokeless powder
There is not even a theory as TO the
purposes of the party, but the presence
of witnesses evidently discouraged their
experiments. and four of them, all de-
scribed as we'll dressed and of intelli-
gent appearance, left on a car for Los
Angeles tonight. The remaining three
are presumed to be guarding the pivot
gun at Point Duma.
Sound the alarm. call out tn" new
rangers. send for the doctor-manned
relief ship, wireless Evans TO beat IL
back to the Atlantic. BY the bones of
Decatur. Paul Jones and Lord Nelson
shall we allow our gallant fleet to be
annihilated? Assistance. Assistance!
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
DlSlNHERITS DAUGHTERS.
TIES UP OWN FORTUNE
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Fress-
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 12.-Capt.
Horace H. Watson in his efforts to dis
inherit his daughter, Mrs. Mary Hol-
ton Watson Groin has tide up his for
tune so completely that he is unable
to set any of it himself, and appeared
before Judge Morgan this morning ask
ing to be allowed sufficient money for
the needs of life from his estate, which
is worth over a quarter of a million
dollars.
six years ago he conveyed his prop
erty to three trustees. the income to.
be paid to him during his lifetime
because he did not desire his daughter,
who had married against his wishes.
10 secure any of it. Since the great
fire of April is. 1906. the property has
produced no income and he now is
anxious to secure the abrogation OF the
trust deed.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
FOUR GREAT NATIONS
WILL PROTECT NORWAY

PARIS, Feb. 12.-The treaty signed
,ecently between France. Great Britain,
Germany, Russia and Norway, the OBJ
iect of which is to guarantee the in
1enendence and territorial integrity of
Norway, was made public today.
II provides that Norway shall cede to
no mower any part of her territory and
the signatories agree to recognize and
respect the integrity Of Norway and to
act in concert in her behalf in the event
of her being menaced by any power
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
FOR A JOKE, HOLDS UP
POLICEMAN; SHOT DEAD
Employe of City Engineers Office in
Portland Pays for His Folly
With His
Life
BY Associated Prose.

BY Associated Prose.
PORTLAND, Ore, Feb. 12-John G..
Wetle, an employee of the city engineers
office, came to his death tonight While
endeavoring to perpetrate stupid joke
on Policeman F. D. Hepner.
Hepner is a recent recruit of the po-
lice force and was a friend of Wetle.
This evening while the officer was on
duty Wetle, who thought 1t would be
smart to hold up the new recruit,
pointed a pipe at him and ordered
'hands up!
Hepner did not recognize MS friend,
nor did he take time to md out II was
a nine instead of a revolver pointed at
him He pulled gun from his pocket
and shot Wetle dead.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
Pope Renews Ceremony

ROME, Feb. 12.-The celebration by
the pope at the Vatican of the fifteenth
centennial of st. John Chystosom was
particularly noteworthy because no
pope nor any Americans of the Sacred
college had participated in this cere-
mony since the year 1884 Among
those present were members OF the
diplomatic corps in Rome, representa-
tives of the Roman aristocracy and
a number Of Greek prelates.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
Returns Verdict of Murder

NTVK
OAKLAND, Feb. 12.-That murder
has been done in one instance was the
verdict of the coroner's jury which sat
today over two skeletons found at
Elmhurst, near here. The murder ver-
dict was brought in the case of the
hacked skeleton of a man. No deci-
sion was reached concerning the wom-
an whose skeleton was found.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
Huntinston's Interest Disclosed

SAN DIEGO Feb. 12.-H. e. Hunt
inpton's interests in the various San
Diego county operations of Keller and
Kerckhoff was disclosed today in the
filing of articles of Incorporation of
the Del Mar Water. Light and Power
company, formed for the purposes indi-
Gated by the title.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
LOCAL

Mrs. Estelle Corwell breaks down in
violent sobbing fit when hypothetical
question is read to insanity expert in
court.
DR.. Horace B. Wing, prominent ply
stefan and pioneer, dies in Los Angeles
of pneumonia.
Los Angeles council getting ready to
sell franchise of San Pedro line.
Wealthy eastern capitalist buys $751;
600 home in Los Angeles.
Damp floors of city prison bring seri-
Gus illness to prisoner for third time.
Negro hotel porter runs to catch car
and dies of hemorrhage.
Alleged clever swindler gets money
and departs, leaving many victims to
mourn losses.
Alameda street cafe man arrested
for selling liquor without license, makes
defense that he has las much right as
Jonathan and other clubs"
Newspaper clerk arrested accused OF
embezzling $1,000 from bank funds.
Old Los Angeles patrolman tells how
to wake up "sleepers."
Visiting Elks have fine outing at
Santa Catalina island.
Gen. Adna r. Chaffee will inspect
outfall sewer today.
Los Angeles railway to make change
in schedule.
Santa Monica man struck by street
car; may die.
Sawtelle man killed in collision with
street car.
Congress of mothers has interesting
reciprocity" session.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
Mrs. Eddy,s Son Hurt
10 increase Social LsaIsIatI0n

BERLIN. Feb. 12.--The Social Demo-
cratic party has introduced into the
reichstag number of resolutions
looking to an increase in social legisla-
ton
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
CHRISTIAN SCIENTIST DIES
WHILE LEADING SERVICE
Reader at Church in Oakland Falls
Dead as He Expounds Mrs.
Eddy's Book to Con-
greestion
Bv Associated Press.

By Associated Press
OAKLAND Feb. 12.-Frank Nathan
Whipple, veteran instructor at the
institute of the deaf, dumb ana pima
of Berkeley, dropped dead on the plat
form of the Christian Science church
here tonight while reading from Mrs.
Eddy's Science and Health" For
moment there was CONSERVATION IN the
crowded auditorium as the boJy OF
Whlpple pitched forward into the arms
of two OF the men on the platform.
The Rev. Elmer McBurney stepped
forward, quoted the throng and led
them in silent prayer The meeting
than> proceeded.
Whipple was teacher of lip language
at the blind institute.
Mrs. Eddys Son Hurt
LEAD, S. D., Feb. 12.-From the
kick of horse received over a week
ago, George w. Glover, son OF Mrs.
Mary Baker G. Eddy, the Christian
Science leader. is suffering with paral-
ysis of one leg that threatens to be-
come permanent. Glover is a man past
middle age, but has always been very
active. The horse kicked him on the
right leg and reopened an old gdnshot
wound received in the Civil War. Since
then Glover has lost the use of the limb
ana surgeons fear he will never re-
gain it. 80
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13

indicted by two grand juries, the re-
suit of his recent failure to meet OBJ
legations to his banks and other in
tereStS.
Following the collapse of his banks,
Morse suddenly departed for Europe
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
COAST

Christian Scientist leading meeting
at Oakland falls dead on platform ana
condemnation on part of congregation
results.
Abe Ruef hopes to escape prosecution
on ground that Heney broke immunity
agreement: question argued at length
before Judge Lawlor.
State railroad commission postpones
hearing of charges against Southern
Pacific, but will take up complaints
against Salt Lake and Santa Fe.
Wealthy San Franciscan deeds his
nroperty to trustees in order to dis
inherit daughter and now finds himself
penpiless.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
SUMMARY OF TIE News
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and Vicinity:
Fair Thursday; fresh north wind.
Maximum temperature yesterday,
SO degrees; minimum, AZ degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13

President Roosevelt breaches sermon
to religious association, in which he
declares material advancement counts
for little without moral and spiritual
progress.
Tariff continues to be bugbear to
Republican leaders in congress.
3ryanism finds warm defender in
person of Representative Hammill of
New Jersey.
senator Foraker says result in Ohio
nrimaries is no surprise to him rs his
fnllnwers did not participate in polling
Secretary of War Taft cheered at
LINCOLN banquet in Grand Rapids, Mich
FOREIGN
Adventurer convicted in London of
b,arkmail admits he has married seven
women.
Norway.
hank i'm the United States.
King Manuel of Portugal formally
pope Plus renews ancient ceremony
at Vatican.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13

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Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
MEXICO DEPORTNG INDIANS TO STHMUS-T1EY PREFER DEATH
COAST 7ERRORLZED
BYSE VEN JAPANESE
WOW! BLNGi BANZAI!
Desperate Band with Anticipated Gun
Holds Heights of Santa Monica
Ready to Sink Evans
FIeet-Help!

List to the story of the probable
destruction of Admiral Evans battle
ship fleet. the laying waste of Southern
the burning and looting Of
Los Angeles-all by a desperate band
Of seven Japanese and an antiquated
DiV0t gun:
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-06


The apparent inability Of the govern.
ment to induce college graduates to
compete for the many vacant second
neutenancies in the artillery corps is
attributed by contemporary to the
pay (s1 400 per annum} Of that rank.
It says that this is too small as com
pared with the opportunities Of civll
employments to attract college men.
We doubt the suhiciency Of the ex-
PLANTATION, since it is dlficult to ina
gine graduating class the majority
Of whose members would not jump at
the offer Of employment at 81 400 a
year, with such additional allowances
tn kind as make the compensation
equivalent to perhaps 100 in value.
A second lieutenants pay is far above
that Of the average, not the exception
al, clergyman or school teacher, while
the young professional man has z
weary apprenticeship to 90 through
before he can demonstrate his earning
power as equal to his abilities. The
disinclination of college men to com
pete for commissions must be at
tributed, declares Boston Transcript,
to an indisposition to follow the pro.
fession Of arms as a career, rather
than to inadequacy Of military pay. It
has tty attractions Of permanency,
regularly and assured increase. Every
five yearr the pay OF each grade up to
a certain linst undergoes an automatic
advance. From the second lieutenant,
unmounted. who begins service at
the rate Of s116.67 monthly, draws
Sl2S.2S after Ave years, s14O after ten
years, s157.67 after Is years, and
sl653S thereafter, In the same grade.
Only when general rank Is attained
does the progressive increase for each
five-year period In grade cease.
When we reckon the various allow
ances and combinations to officers It
will be seen that while their pay may
not be munifcent. It is not such as to
freeze the martial ardor Of young
man with predictions for the career
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-06

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory II the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, 1t is usually neces-
sary to use so much starch that the
beauty and fneness Of the fabric is
hidden behind a paste Of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
ing quality of the goods. This trou-
bic can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch, as It can be applied
much more thinly because Of its great
er strength than other makes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-06
oNE cAusE FoR sATIsEAcTIoN.
Drummer Found Something Good
Even In Railroad Accident.

A state senator OF New York says he
was riding In the smoking car on q
little one-track road in the northern
part Of the state two weeks ago, and
in the seat in front Of him sat jew
elry drummer. He was one Of those
wide-awake. never-let-anyone-get-the-
better-of-him style Of men. Presently
the train stopped to take water and
the conductor neglected to send back
q fagman. A limited express, running
at the rate Of ten miles an hour, came
along and bumped the rear end Of the
first train. The drummer was lifted
from his seat and pitched, head first,
against the seat ahead. His silk hat
was jammed clear down over his ears.
He picked himself up and settled back
IN his seat. No bones had been
broken. Then he pulled or his hat,
drew long breath and, Strengthening
up. said: @Hully geel Wen, they didn't
get by us. anyway"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-06


It is strange thing that climatic
conditions should have anything to do
with lace making, but It is said that
the damp climate Of Nottingham, Eng
land, is one Of the chief reasons that
It Is the center for the lace making in
dustry Of the world. About 5000 peo-
pie are employed in the factories and
in other work necessary to the manu-
facture Of the lace Of these renowned
looms about 10000. Fully 125,OO0
people In the city are dependent upon
the industry. F. w. MAIN, the Ameri-
can consul at Nottingham, estimates
that the total output is about S25,O00,-
600.