davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31
RULES THAT VISIT MUST
NOT EXCEED ONE MONTH
Defendant Maintains He Was His
Brothers Guest, but Justice Pierce
Holds Welcome Was Long
Outstayed

At what time visit should terminate
and charge for board begin is a ques-
ton that has been decided by Justice
Pierce, who rendered decision yes
terday in favor of Charles NJ Kniebe,
plaintiff in a suit against his brother,
Henry Kniebe, for board and lodging.
Henry Kniebe stayed at his brothers
home four months. When he was asked
to pay for his keep he refused, claim
ing he was merely a guest. Then
Charles NJ Kniebe placed the matter
in the hands of a collection agency,
which brought suit against Henry for
$50 or at the rate of 500 month.
Again Henry repeated his assertion,
this time to the justice, that he was
a visitor at his brothers home, and
board money should not be demanded.
Justice Pierce took another view, how
ever. He believed there should be a
limit to the length of visit. This he
fixed at one month and Judgment for
$50, or three months board and lodg-
ing, was rendered in favor of plaintiff.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31
REV. DANA BARTLETT, GOES
TO WASHINGTON FOR DATA
Superintendent of Bethlehem Institu-
tuition Is Writing a Book on
"The Government in
Socialism"

Rev. Dana Bartlett, superintendent
of Bethlehem institution, left Tuesday
night for the east, to be gone two
months. Mr.. Bartlett's destination is
Washington, D. c., where he will re-
main most of the time he is away,
gathering material for a book on So
GEOLOGY he is writing; but on his way
to Washington he-will fill engagements
for lectures in other cities. On his
homeward trip Mr.. Bartlett will visit
his old home in Grinnell, Iowa.
1.-THE Government in Socialism" is the
title of the book Mr.. Bartlett is en-
gagged on, and which will be brought
out by New York publishing house.
In it he will show the great socializing
movements that have been set on foot
by the government for the benefit of
the whole people. Considerable space
will be devoted to a review of what has
been accomplished in this direction in
the work of conserving national re-
sources.
Warren c. Eberle will have charge of
the work at Bethlehem during Mr..
Bartlett's absence.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31
DEATH REMOVES PLAINTIFF
FROM COURTS JURISDICTION

The list of divorce cases on the
calendars of the superior court was
lessened by one yesterday, when Attor-
ney M. 7. owens filed dismissal of
the suit of William Andrew against
Matilda Andrew. The reason for the
dismissal, as given by the attorney, Is
that 1.-THE plaintiff is dead and the
court is without jurisdiction"
The following divorce suits were filed
Yesterday: Charles It. Conger against
Lana M. Conger, Mary Koepp against
William w. Koepp. Alma Cannon
against Frank w. Cannon, Lena Ko-
valsky against Joe KovalsRy, Maggie S.
Stockdale against r. L. Stockdale and
1. w. Small against Edith l. Small
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31
PROTECTED VICE CHARGES
TAKEN UP. BY GRAND JURY
Police Commissioners, Mayors secre-
tary and Others Called Up for
Examination During the
Morning Session

The grand jury gathered up some OIL
the ragged edges of the investigation
into charges of protected vice yester-
day and placed them with the large
amount of testimony already taken.
To do this several witnesses, includ-
ing Police Commissioners Tufts and
Woodill, former Commissioner Sam
Schenck, Herbert D. Kennedy, secre-
tary to Mayor Harper; Al Greenwall
cigar dealer; N. Belderan, a Second
ward politician, and John Armentrout,
254 Winston street, were called. All
these were excused by noon.
II. G. Dow, county auditor, was the
only person called to the juryroom dur
ing the afternoon. He entered the room
about 2:3O o'clock, carrying a small
bundle of warrants. These are sup
posed to relate to purchases of auto
mobiles, steel pipe and other supplies
made recently by the county through
the board of supervisors.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31
WOMAN TEsTIFIEs AGAINST
CARBONATE ORE" JOHNSON

Mrs. Gertrude S. McMullen, a gradu-
ate of the University of Wisconsin, gave
expert testimony yesterday in the fed
eral court in the case of Carbonate
ore" johnson, charged with having
used the mails with intent to defraud
by representing Spanish topaz as hya-
cinths.
Mrs. McMullen testified that the
rough stones alleged to have been sent
from San Diego by Johnson were 8
quality of essonite garnets, which gem
dealers called trash, while the cut
stones alleged to have been sent to the
customer on the receipt of $3.50 were
Spanish topaz.
The arguments probably will be be-
gun today.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31
CHANGES MADE IN LOCATION
FOR FILING PROBATE PAPERS

The filing department for the hand
ling of all papers in connection with
probate matters has been removed from
the main office of the county clerk to
room in the court house, formerly
occupied by the county assessor.
A large vault for the safe keeping of
Wills and other valuable documents has
been provided, and a large number of
new filing boxes has been placed in the
room. c. O. Winter deputy county
clerk has been placed in charge of the
new department
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31
Diplomat Meets President

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3O.-Cordial ex-
preston of good feeling was exchanged
between President Roosevelt and Count
Won Bernstorff, the new German am
bassador, who was formally presented
to Mr.. Roosevelt this afternoon at the
White House. The letter Count Won
Bernstorff presented from the emperor
expressed the ''best wishes which his
majesty ever cherishes for the happi-
ness and welfare of the United States.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31
OF SUPERIOR COURT
MEET TO CONSIDER CHARGES

A meeting of the judges of the SUI
perior court was held in the chambers
of Presiding Judge James yesterday to
consider proposed additions to the rules
of the courts, assignment of cases and
to decide in what department the newly
elected judges shall sit.
No definite action was taken in any
of these matters, and another meeting,
it is expected, will be held some time
during the week.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31

Der of discriminating letters, which
Bundy introduced into the evidence
yesterday.
"The news that my wife did not love
me came suddenly" said Bundy. Her
parents had knowledge of her actions
and had tried to persuade Lunsden to
go away. He refused until shortly be-
fore my wife departed and then sent
her money to join him"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31
COURT HOLDS PROPERTY WAS
NOT AS PLAINTIFF STATED

an Judge Monroe of the superior court
10 ssterday handed down a decision in
~ Me case of j. T. Sweat against ]. w.
Higgins in favor of the latter.
~ Some months ago higgins traded his
2. ESQ 900 ranch property near Covina for
Iodtho n 1eAsS inor1e,.a ttso
9r1fexas land was not as represented and
Fought to have the transaction rescind-
"a. Sweat endeavored through the
= curtis to eject higgins from the Covina
's,Ianch. Higgins won in each case.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31
NEW INTERPRETATIONS

The following articles of incorpora-
ton were filed in the county clerks Of
flee yesterday:
La Costa Oil company-Capital, ST.
100000. Directors: r. A. Blair, George
q. Banks, Los Angeles; John w.
Witham, Seattle.
Golden State Laundry company-Cap-
ital, $4,000. Directors: q. T.. Crisp, o.
S. Ihrig, B. L. Ihrig, Henry Baly, San
Pedro; C. r. Gilmore, Chicago.
Electro Therapeutic Manufacturing
company-Capital, $4,000. Directors:
Leslie B. Saunders, Roy S. Lanterman
and Edward c. Folsom.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31
ATTEMPTS TO KILL HIMSELF
AND is ADJuDGED INSANE

Emil Brule, formerly a merchant of
Denver, who came to Los Angeles four
months ago, was committed to the in
sane asylum yesterday. While await
ing the arrival of the members of the
lunacy commission Brule attempted to
strange himself with his necktie, but
was prevented by e. H. Hutchinson, a
deputy sheriff.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31
eHARcE OF FRAUDuLENTLY
GIVING CHECK BREAKS DOWN

One charge lof passing a fictitious
cheek made afainst A. d. Warner was
dismissed by Justice Summerfield yes
sfdaE Wr4sr was accused by A. ID.
tS<hf miniIg man. of giving him a
|e14 fer 5000 without sufficient funds
~ |e bank ID. meet payment Warner
flowed he hata running account with
fank
Hument ~ another case will be
befolt Justice Summerfleld
W #eNaays ,1
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31

The Angelus grill has excellent SER
vice and better food. Fourth and Spring.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31

II you want to go east c. Haydock. Agent
III nois Central r. r. liz W. Sixth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09

Washington, April Speclal)-Repuh- lean leaders in Congress make no pre- tense of concealing their anxiety over the outcome of the national elections next Mo- vember It is a common thing to hear republican members of the House admit that the chances are against the election of republican majority in the House next fall. Some republicans entertain very grave doubts over the presidential cleo tion, but console themselves with the hope that the democrats may do the wrong thing at the right time" and thus compensate for existing disadvantages under which the republican party is said to be laboring.
 It Is admitted that this is somewhat of new role for the republican party to be playing-prospective beneficiary of the mistakes of its opponents. IL is pointed out that heretofore the republicans have won upon a policy of action, aggression and progress. The great victories on the money question, the tariff question, the Philippines question and other issues were gained in this way.
 Two main causes contribute to the anX- iety of the republicans at this time They are, first, the widespread industrial de- pression. the resulting hard times, a fer tile and prolific field for democratic growth. Second the factional troubles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
REPUBLICANS FEAR
 WORST YET TO COME
Conditions Politically Are Such That the Leaders Are Much Worried Over the Outcome of the Presidential Campaign and May Finally Stampede to Roosevelt the Only
 Hope of Salvation For the Grand Old Party

within the republican party in a great many states.
 Some republicans in Congress are of the opinion that conditions are rapidly grow ing more favorable to possible stampede for Roosevelt, They say that unless Sec retary Taft is nominated on the first ball. lott the way will be open for contest in the convention which may make Roose- vet's renomination unavoidable. They think that conditions are working rapidly to this end.
 It is fact that the average run of republicans. taking them at large entertain the opinion that President Roosevelts renominaton will be the out come of the present muss in which the party finds itself. Opinions vary whether in that event the republicans would win or lose. Some think that President Roosevelt is so strong with the common people that he would override all oppo- sition. Others believe that the third term question could be raised against him with effect Still others say that 1t would all depend upon the democratic nominee, and on that side of the question as to whether Bryan or Johnson would be the stronger man there are as many opinions as there are facets to a diamond.
 Upon one proposition. however there is almost universal agreement, and that is that national politics. both democratic and republican, is in a worse balled-up condi- ton than the country has seen in many year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
Murder Charge k Dismissed After Quarter of Century
PROMINENT cITIzEN N0N
Identity of Indicted Man Is Kept a Profound Secret and Is Known Only to the JVsee and Two
 Other Pefsons.

Kingston, N. Y., April S.--In some western city, the name of which is sfrupulously guarded. lives a promi- r.ent and respected citizen from whom the supreme court of New York today removed the stigma of an indictment which was returned 26 years ago and charged John Taylor with the death of Thomas Murray
 The present home of Taylor and the name under which he has since lived, married and risen to the head of big mercantile establishment are known to but three men here, and this secret will be kept Taylor's identity was made known by him to the court after & search for him which covered two con t!nents and took several years had been abandoned. Throwing himself upon the mercy of the prosecutor, Tay- Tor invited an inquiry into his life for tile past quarter of a century. This was made and it proves so satisfactory that former Supreme Court Justice Clearwater who as district attorney. obtained the indictment against Tay- lor declared that it would be gross in- 5ustice to reveal the mans new name.
 Today Justice w. c. Howard of Troy, sitting in the supreme court, dismissed tie indictment against Taylor after it had been shown that all possible witnesses against the defendant were dead. Justice Clearwater, who person. ally investigated the case and the pres ent district attorney, W. A. Cunning ham, seconded the action of the court. Only Justice Howard, MT. Clearwater and MT. Cunningham have Knowledge of the facts in the case. Cx-Justice Clearwater said tonight
 The killing of Murray was, aa.Ttse of love, rumors and politics. The man slaughter which was charged, could not be proven. Taylor has made a new home and won an honorable name. He is at the head of a big manufacturing, establishment in the west, has wife and six children, all ignorant of his early misfortune. His character is above reproach and 1t would be an outrage to revive the story now"
 The killing of Murray and the pur- suit of Taylor created great interest. Murray was killed at Port Ewen, Ulster county, on an election day when tn here had been a riot at the polls. Taylor and Murray were unfriendly for various reasons. They belonged to opposing rolitical parties and loved the same girl. On election day they quarreled at the polling place and then fought on the street. A brick with which Murray's skull was cracked is still ir the office of the district attorney SeT- eral days later, Murray died and Fay Ter fled. In 1882 a grand jury indicted Taylor for manslaughter in the first degree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
UNEMPLOYED FOREIGNERS GET
 NO CHANGE ID SEE THE MAYOR

Chicago April S.-A band of 100 for eigners out of employment invaded the ctiy hall early today to demard that they be furnished with work. The ma jority of the men have been em- p,oyed in construction work on rail- ways and have recently been laid off. On entering the city hall they de- manded that they be admitted to the office of the mayor, but this was re- fused and they were directed to tho Chicago bureau of charities. Instead of going there they lined up on Washing ton street opposite the city hall. The report was soon current that they were about to be Joined by 1000 other men and detachment of police were sent to disperse them. The men departed in a column after being ordered off by the police, marching west in Washington. Throughout the demonstration the men were noisy, but they were not othe-- wise disorderly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
WHITE FARMERS WILL NOT
 RECOGNIZE NEGRO UNION

Jackson, Miss, April S.-(Special) 1.-The executive committee of the Farmers Ed ucational and Cooperative Union of America Mississippi division, issues the following statement:
 Seeing so much in the papers recently concerning the position of our union on the question of organizing the negroes in Mississippi we deem it advisable to state our position
 ''The white union in this state has not, and will not, have anything to do with the effort to organize the negro. We are opposed to the white union, or members of the same, having anything to do with the organization of the negroes. Any of ficer of this organization taking part in the organization of the negroes will be expected to resign and withdraw from the union.
 "If the negroes see fit to organize, with organizers of their own race. an entirely distinct organization we shall not att tempt to interfere, nor will we have any thing to do with the natter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
CLUBBED
 INTO SUBMISSION
Republicans Driven to Desperation Pass Rules Which Rouse the Ire of Democrats Highest Pitch and Cause One of the Stormest Sessions of Congress in History-Williams
 and Minority Forced to Take Their Medicine

Washington April s.-Todays session of the House will go down as one of the stormiest in its history. The sum total tion of several additional rules to further check the democratic filibuster and the passing of the two resolutions introduced by Speaker Cannon, calling on the de- partment of justice and the department of commerce and labor for certain in- formation regarding the so-called paper trust.
 There were nine roll calls during the da., five of them on the new rules. The democrats exhausted their resources be- fore they were made to feel that the republicans by sheer force of numbers had them beaten at every poinl.
 The debate brought all the leaders of the House to the front. The democrats were again charged with making the special rules necessary by reason of their filibuster, while the democrats reasserted that they at least were causing the ma jority to enact legislation.
 After a debate which consumed a large part of the day in which the leaders on both sides participated and in which there were many sharp passages, the House passed the new rule enabling the speaker to declare a recess at 5 O clock every day for the remainder of the week without roll call. Notwithstanding the rigid rules already in force the democrats forced five roll calls on the rule.
 The debate was participated in by Messrs. De Armond anu Williams, dem- ocrats, and Messrs. Sherman and Dal- zell. on behalf of the republicans.
 Beginning the controversy Mir De Ar mond said that evidently it had become offensive to the republicans to have a roll call, notwithstanding the requirement. of the constitution. He attributed this reluctance to a desire not to be found on record. He admitted that the adop-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09

London, April S.-The vacancy In the office of prime minister of Great Britain. caus d by the resignation last Sunday of Sir Henry Campbell Zimmerman, on ac- count of i'll health, was filled this morn ing at Biarritz. France. during the audi ence there between King Edward and Herbert H. Asquith, who had been sum moned from London. MT. Asquith first rendered to his majesty his resignation as chancellor of the exchequer and im- mediately thereafter he kissed the hand of the King on his appointment to the post of prime minister, and first lord or the trea sury.
 It was officially announced that King Edward will leave Biarritz on April 10 in order to hold privy council in Lon don on the 18th. The new ministers probably will have their first audience of the King on this occasion, as 1t is understood that MT. Asquith was able to submit list of his main appointments to his majesty during the audience Of this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09

| tio of the rule would demonstrate that I..e republicans could pass any bill they desired to pass, but urged that it would place squarely upon them the responsi- bility for all failures to legislate
 MT. Sherman responded that the repub- licans were perfectly wiling to assume entire responsibility.
 The republican party he said, has always been ready to accept full respon- sobility when 1t has been In power, which is in striking contrast to the democratic party, which even when it is in power has lacked the courage to carry out it's declared policies
 MT. Williams claimed credit for fore ing the republican majority to a roll call on many important measures. He made reply to MT. DalzelFs short speech which had been calculated. he said. to cause him to grow angry. but he did not pro- pose to lose his temper simply because the republican leaders did not want him and the President to legislate. But" he said, I've VIII legislate; we shall get free wood pulp bill but we won't get a campaign fund publicity bill because of the near approach of the elections, when you want contributions.
 Mir Dalzell announced the Glibuster as mot only unseemly but unjustifiable and indefensible'
 He declared no limitation had been put upon debate and asserted that bus mess Is further advanced now than at the same period in the last Congress
 As if to divest the democrats of every vestige of any power left to them, MT. Dalzell subsequently, reported another rule, which the republicans put through by sheer force of numbers. The rule pro- vides that hereafter a general appropria tion bill that has been considered and amended in committee of the whole house shall be put on Its passage under sus- pension of the rules and that a majority and not a two-thirds vote shall carry the bill through. The object of the rule is to prevent the democrats from secur- ing roll calls on motions forcing votes on amendments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
.ASQUIFH. SUCCESSOR OF
 CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN N

MT. Asquth is expected in London to- morrow, when he will complete his min istry.
 The latest information in well-informed circles points to the strong possibility of the retirement of Lord Loreburn, lord high chancellor. who, it is understood, does not stand very high in the estima- ton of MT. Asquith, and the appoint ment of R. B. Haldane, secretary of state for war. to this post, with the peerage attachment
 It is known that Mr. Haldane is ready to leave the war office He would have liked to become chancellor of the ex- chequer but it Is apparent that David Lloyd-George, president of the board of trade, has the keys to, that office in his pocket In the event of MT Haldane going to the upper house, Winston Churchill, under secretarty of the colonial office, will most likely be appointed to the war office, which would be much more congenial to him than the board of trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
LILLEY TRIAL IS DELAYED FEW DAYS

Washington, April s.-The special com mittee of the House appointed to investi- gate the charges made by Representative George Lilley of Connecticut against the methods pursued by the Electric Boat company to obtain legislation, will hear no more testimony until next Tuesday. When the committee met today Chairman Boutell announced that the continued ill., ness of MT. Olmsteads daughter prevent ed his attendance at this time and owing to that fact and the further fact that the committee desired time in which to pre- pare evidence in It's proper order, an ad- journment would be taken until the date mentioned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
300 BOYS DISMISSED
 FROM CLEMSON COLLEGE

Columbia, s. C., April S.-It was an- nounced at chapel exercises at Clemson college today that 257 members of the sophomore and freshmen classes had been dismissed in addition to the AS juniors expelled on Friday last This probably is the most wholesale expulsion in the history of the United States. The cause alleged was insubordlnation In an April fool prank. At the time of the last com mencement there was trouble of similar nature with the senior class over night shirt parade and Capt. c. M. Clay of the United States army, the commandant. re- signed.
 Of the 3D9 participants in the April fool pranks only four were not dismissed.