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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-06-05
A CURIOSITY OFFIGURES

Washington, May a7.-Repre-
sentative C. w. Hamlin of Miss
ouri now knows what II means to
spend 1000 million dollars. Until
yesterday he had never known what
those figures really meant. The dis
coyery appalled, him. SO he made a
speech in the House in which he
told many things that he said the
people of this country do not know,
mainly about the way their money
is expended.
The Missouri man made an esti-
mate resently of the amount OF
money appropriated by Congress at
this session. The figures showed
the total to be 900 million dollars.
Yesterday he called up the Treasury
and asked how many Sac gold pieces
1t took to weigh pound. He was
Informed that thirteen such pieces
weighed fifteen and quarter oun-
ees, avordupois. With this inform
atisn he began figuring again. In
his speech he told the House of the
results.
,'We are so accustomed to talk.
ing Of millions and billions" he
said, "that we fail to comprehend
the magnitude of the appropria
tions. At this session we have ap.
propriated 4 billion dollar. Now,
II, 600 Sac gold pieces, or one ton,
would be equivalent to ss4o, 900.
One billion dollars, divided by Ss4o.
900, or one ton. make 1887 tons OF
gold appropriated at this session.
Taking the average load as one tor,
it would require 1851 wagons to
haul this geld.
'Tt you were to put ton Of gold
in each wagon and string the wag-
ons out touching each other and al
lowing seven yards to the wagon,
they would stretch over an approx
mate distance of seven and oae. half
miles.
"Ths average freight car holds
about twenty tons. Loading twenty
tons to a car, it would take 92H
to haul that gold. This would be
equal to Eve train loads. II you
we're to try and carry it of On your
back and each man carried $50
pounds it would require ~, o63 men
to do the work. l have figured these
things out on gold basis for the
convenience Of our Republican
friends. Iwish them to know just
how much of the peoples money
they have expended."- Topeka
Capital.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-06-05
ACQUITTED

Whitlow, the accused murderer o.
May Sapp, has been acquittes by q
jury OF his peers, in his own county
There was no direct evidence thai
ne committed the crime.
There was no evidence but his
own that he knew anything about
the circumstance of the murder.
After circumstance pointed to
him as possibly knowing something
about the case, and after ne had
sworn before the coroner's Jury that
he knew moth ing about the case ne
made a written confession that he
was present at her death, and con-
firmed that confession on the wit
ness stand at the trial.
We have never believed that
Whitlow welded the razor that did
the horrid deed, yet we hold Whit
low, indirectly At least, guilty OF
this poor deluded girls Death.
Years ago when she was young
and innocent glrl attending a coun-
try school where he taught, rumors
arose as to his special attention to
her. 1t created talk, but after some
Investigation, the matter was hushsd
up.
In the lapse of time both families
located in Moran, and the old init
macy was revived. Whitlow's story
makes the girl alone to blame fol
this intimacy.
According to him the girl forced
herself upon him, and he could not
shake her off, though he tried hard
to do it. This does not seem accOr
ding to nature, though such things
have happened.
Had Whttlow been so anxious to
break the matter up, as he testifies,
he surely could have found some
way to accomplish that purpose
without continuing to meet her GU,
night after night as he testlhes he
did.
Such a course only aggravated q
bad matter, instead of curing it.
And Whltlow is indirectly guilty
of this girls death, though every
thing he has told be true
BY his conduct he has brought
shame and sorrow ON the head of a
most devoted wife, and disgrace to
his children and worthy relatives.
His worthy old father is bowed
down with grief, and will carry his
sorrow to an early grave over the
sins of his boy.
The finger of scorn will ever be
pointed to his young children, as
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-06-05
WAR AGAIN

Now the Jingos are gong to have
Japan fighting the whole world
again. This time it is over the
Manchurian question.
We will believe Japan is going to
war when the first guns are fired.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-06-05
PRESIDENT DUCKED

Presiden' Roosevelt had a narrow
escape from death or serious injury
while riding Wednesday. dis horse
SHE'D at a creek, dashed up the
bank and fell backwards into the
water. Roosevelt managed to throw
himself clear or he would have been
crushed. The president went into
the water and was thoroughly wet,
but continued his rid for two hours.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-06-05

The Gov. Johnson managers try
to make the public think they still
hope to land Johnson. They need
borrow no trouble over the matter.
Bryan has the job landed.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-06-05

Harry Thaw has been sent back
to Mattewan. He had about IS
well been found guilty.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-06-05

The Wrights are now in PARIS try
ing to get some of those volatile
Frenchmen interested In their Ayins
machine.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-06-05

The will of that childish old mi -
lionaire, Smell, has been set ASIDE,
and the rightful heirs will get the
property.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-06-05

Kansas City, Kas., defeated the
com mission plan of government by
decided majority.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-06-05

The Standard Oil company is
likely to get another big fine that
will make the SAG, 900, 900 dose
seem Insignificant.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-06-05

We are soon to have Z cent post
age to England.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-06-05

machine.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
VENICE CHAUTAUQUA
READY FOR SESSION
Splendid Program in Every Branch,
and Special Day Will Be De-
voted to Women's
Clubs

The management of the Venice Chau-
tauqua is rapidly completing arrange
ments for the forthcoming summer ses-
sion. DR.. Jordan of Stanford univer-
sity has arranged a most complete dis
sertation on "Ichthyology." He is con-
sidered the ablest speaker in America
OH this subject.
Prof. Augustus Murray, professor of
Greek in Stanford has d most exten-
sive and comprehensive article on the
historic cities of Greece, their temples
and monuments.
The art department. in charge of
Hector Alliot, bids fair TO become
practically an art exhibit from the
splendid material which is being fur
nished by those who are interested in
this work. Prof. Alliot will also be the
director of the fine arts day aud work
in connection with the woman clubs
on federation day.
This particular section of the Chau-
tauuua work Is to be most complete
and practically every club woman in
the southern part of the state has al
ready accepted the invitation for the
days devoted to the work and Will be
present with their friends.
Music Is being elaborately arranged,
and the entire history of music in
southern Cailtorn1a is Delflg reviewed
Much stress is being laid on the orig
inal music of the Spanish and Mexican
day, and early Indian music will have
q greater part in the work.
1.-THE Love Letters of a Musician,
the most dainty bit of musical literary
work arranged in years, with nineteen
musical numbers descriptive of the fif-
teen chapters, will be one of the most
prominent musical mosaics of the Sc
ries.
Much regret has been expressed at
the sudden death of Rabbi Voorsanger,
whose addresses were looked forward to
with such keen anticipation. but the
Chautauqua management wishes to as
sure patrons that it's efforts will be
extensive in trying to secure some other
lecturer who will be just as acceptable
as this we'll known and dearly beloved
rabbi, whose unexpected death came
as such a blow to his fellow beings
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
DEMOCRATS CHOOSE
COUNTY DELEGATES
JUDGE WEST WILL ATTEND
NATIONAL CONVENTION
Members of Central Committee Vote
to Send Uninstructed Repre-
sentatives to Meeting
at Denver
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNADINO, May "A meet
ing of the Democratic county central
committee was held this morning, with
large attendance of members from all
sections of the country, and the ses-
sion was an enthusiastic one through
out The party in this county has not
been in as good shape for a number of
years and all are very hopeful of MAX
ing a very strong showing at the polls
this fall.
Delegates were chosen to the state
convention to meet at Fresno May Is,
as follows: J. II. West of Needles,
j. II. Lewis of ontario, T. w. Duck
worth, r. f. Garner, r. e. Swing and
J. w. Curtis of San Bernardino, N. L.
Levering and r. e. McGinness of Red
lands, Peter Domenigoni of Cotton and
George Miller of West Highland.
Judge West of Needles was indorsed
as a candidate for delegate to the ma
tional convention at Denver. The COM
mittee discussed the matter of candi-
date for the presidency. with much
favor toward Bryan, but it was the
feeling that the California delegation
should go uninstructed to Denver and
thus be free to act as it might be
thought best when they got on the
ground.
The chairman and secretary were au-
thorized to issue q call for a county
convention later, for the naming of can
didates for SUPERVISOR superior judge,
delegates to the senatorial and con-
gressional conventions and other bust-
ness that may come up.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
TRUCE is DECLARED
AT SEASH0RE CITY
FACTORIES AT VENICE BURY
HATcHET
eide to Pull Together for the
Common Good-Enthu-
siastic Meeting
Special 10 The Herald.

Special 10 The Herald.
VENICE, May 2-'Do the visitors
here care anything about your petty
quarrels?" asked Frank Peltret, for
merly one of the Abbot Kinney COM
pany managers, at the permanent or
ganization meeting of the Good Govern
ment league of Ocean Park at the ship
hotel last night; mot at all, except
that all this wrangling gives them a
feeling of discomfort"
1t was calm after the political tor"
nado, and several prominent men OF
the place were seeking to clear away
the Wreckage and restore confidence
and good feeling. At the very opening
c. r. Maskimen had sought to have all
candidates for membership in this
political party scrutinized by a COM
mittee of three or subjected to the
menace of three black balls. The propo.
sition was fought down for the time
being, and in the discussion leading up
to this action it was brought out that
the sectional quarrels on the beach had
cost the community u cool million of
dollars, keeping down the population
and retarding prosperity.
DR.. J. M. White, City Clerk Watt,
City Trustee Foster L. G. Allen and T..
w. Aisbitt were for truce in the long
and costly war Mr.. Peltret declared
that the capitalist stranger didn't know
the difference between Windward ave-
nue. and Pie avenue, excepting that
they are two streets in the same COM
munity, a considerable distance apart.
A new slogan was adopted. Every
time any one is heard critisising his
neighbor the cry will be: "Ah, stop
knocking-it has cost us a million!"
The city trustees were advised to do
what they think is right for the people,
and if it is good for the people it will
be good for Abbot Kinney.
After the league had been put upon
a permanent basis these officers were
elected: President, DR.. J. M. White;
first vice president. ]. G. French; sec
ond vice president, I. w. Aisbitt; Sec
retary, w. A. Rennie; treasurer, Byron
Brown; executive committee Joseph
Bumiller, Abbot Kinney. c. H. Mac
Gibbn, T. w. Aisbitt, J. d. Simpson and
the president, ex-officio.
An interesting incident of the meet
ing was speech from former Postmas-
ter Meigs, who described himself as a
Hessian from the Jones and Fraser
camp. He said he was tired of dissen-
sions, but he temporarily declined the
invitation formally voted him to becorrs
a member of the league.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
PASADENA GIRL HONORED
BY STANFORD SOCIETY

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, May 2.--signal honor
has been paid Miss Hazel Severy,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. C. l.. Severy
of South Marengo avenue, in being
elected TO membership in Sigma XI, an
honor fraternity at Stanford university
to which but three girls before Miss
Severy have been elected.
Only those who have performed some
notable work of value to science are
honored with membership in this fra
ternity. Miss Severy's election has
come because of her achievements In
arsenic tests which she has been en-
gagged In for three years, determining
the proportion of arsenic thrown off by
the great smelters connected with
mines for reducing ore. Miss Severy
received her diploma from Stanford two
years ago. Since then she has been as
sisting Prof. Swine, head of the depart
ment of chemistry in the university.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
BUSINESS MEN WILL
FORM ORGANIZATION
FIFTY WILL JOIN CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
Meeting VIII Be Held at Ship Hote
May Fl, When the Project
VIII Be Formally
Launched

Special to The Herald
OCEAN PARK. May Fifty busi-
less men of the several Santa Monica
bay communities have "signed up" for
the organization of a Santa Monica
bay chamber of commerce, and the new
organization will be formally launched
on May Il. when banquet will be held
at the Ship hotel.
1t is desired to secure a membership
sufficiently large to insure an income
of $1,000 a month, which sum will be
mainly used in promulgating through
out the country and among tourists ar
irving at Los Angeles attractive liter
ature setting forth the attractions and
advantages of Santa Monica, Ocean
Park and Venice. Each community al
ready has small organization, but 1t
is thought much more effective cam
paigning could be done through one
large body. which would not favor one
section over another, but work on
community of interest plan.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
SCHOOL CHILDREN MODEL
COUNTRY WITH SAND PILES
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, May 2.-To contest
in modelling Australia in sand on six
foot tables and display samples Of the
output of the country the seventh
grade of the Atlantic avenue school
was divided into two sections and
judges were appointed to name the
winners. The section led by Virginia
Cronk defeated the section led by
Blanche Clark. Recently the result
was reversed in a contest at making
the may of Africa in similar man.
ner and the two sides will now play
off the rubber" by making a may of
California.
In the Australia maps oranges, coral,
trees and even ostrich feathers ap-
peared among the products and there
were representations of several cities.
The personnel of the competing Sec
tions follow: Virginia Cronk. Elba
Chapple, Gladys Simpson, Clara Wind
ham. Lora Clark, Lena Beers, William
Craig, Clyde Cole, Silas Kennedy, Ray
mond Brite. Gerald Thornton and
Henry Hansen Blanche Clark Louisa
Craig. Carrie Hinton, Lillian Macauley.
Edwin Campbell, Charles Ward. Fred
Farmer Gordon Allen, Francis Reider,
Allen Christian, Newton Todd, Walter
Kutzley and Oliver Jones.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
BANQUET AT THE
HOTEL VIRGINIA
Pasadena Realty Board Members
Feast at New .HosteIry and Follow
the Spread with Business
Meeting of Interest
5recial to Tho Herald.

5recial to Tho Herald.
LONG BEACH, May 2.-Thirty-four
members of the Pasadena realty board
came to Long Beach at 4:30 this after
noon in a special Pacific Electric car
and went directly to the Hotel Virginia,
where they banqueted at $3.50 and after
ward held business meeting.
At the business meeting, which was
presided over by the president, J. c..
Brainerd, the questions of removing
signs from vacant lots and of the width
of parkings were discussed.
Before arriving here the party went
to San Pedro, where they boarded two
of the torpedo boats.
Other officers of the board are: Vice
president, B. D. Kendall; secretary, c.
u. Sturdevant; treasurer, T. II. Nc
Coy. ir.
The party returned home late to-
night, we'll pleased with their ''side
trip" and banquet.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
CONTRACTORS WILL OPEN
OFFICE AT SAN BERNARDlNO
Special - The Herald.

Special - The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO. May 2.--The
main Office of the Bright & Drew COM
pany, railroad and general contractors.
will be brought to this city from Los
Angeles and will be maintained here in
the future. Both the members of the
firm reside here. C. A. Henderson, who
is in charge of the office in Los Angeles,
will come here and remain in charge OF
the business.
Besides numerous railroad contracts
the company is now building the i'm.
mense dam for the Arrowhead Resev-
way for three years past and which
tains on which work has been under
will require two or three years yet to
complete
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
DELEGATES SELECTED BY
PASADENA REPUBLICANS
Special to The Herald.

PASADENA, May 2.--H. c. Hotaling,
w. II. Kidder, Joseph ]. Blick, Benja-
Frank H. Long and ]. o. McCamens
were nominated at the convention OF
the regular" Republicans of the Sixty
seventh assembly district, held in
Woodman hall yesterday afternoon to
elect delegates to the state convention
at Sacramento. p. w. Cartwright was
nominated as the delegate from North
Pasadena, which includes the Thir-
teenth. Fourteenth, Fifteenth, Sixteenth
and Seventeenth precincts.
William II. Taft was indorsed for
president in the resolutions adopted.
and the convention pledged its loyalty
"to the party that gave us Mckinley
and a Roosevelt"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

OF which 1t has hitherto been branch.
Yesterday the action was taken by the
directors. James McAney and Arthur
w. Line were appointed the first two
officers of the society Their commis-
sions only need the signature of Judge
of the superior court to become effec-
tive, after which. they will have power
to make arrests in all parts of the
county.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
Rain Helps Crops
speciah TO The Herald.

SAN BERNARDINO, May IA rain
began falling here at noon and has
been coming along steadily all the aft
ernoon. 1t will do a vast amount OF
good to the late sowed grain and hay,
especially following the rain about ten
days ago. Nearly everything in the
line of growing crops will benefit by the
precipitation, orchards as much as any
thing else
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
PASADENA
Office ~ II. Colorado ct.
Phones; Sunset aT4o. Home 2esB.
PASADENA FORCE IS
SELF-SUPPORTING
FINES PAY EXPENSES OF THE
POLICE
Chief Will Ask Commission for Patrol
Wagon or Motor Ambulance at
Next MeetIns--Other
News Notes
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, May 2.-During the last
rionth the police department has been
self"supporting, 500 being received IN
fines imposed and bail money forfeited,
and ebout $100 was also brought over
from the preceding month. 1t Is quite
probable that the eight-hour schedule
for the department. which has been
tried for a month with success. will be
continued. Chief Of Police Favour In
his budget, which will be presented to
the city commissioners In a short time,
will ask for a patrol wagon or motor
ambulance.
The Y. NJ. c. A. grammar school track
meet which was scheduled for yester-
day afternoon at Tournament park was
postponed on account of the rain. 1t
will be held next Saturday.
Edwin Server, assistant secretary of
the board of trade and official weather
forcaster and observer for Pasadena,
has received his instruments for maxi
ing accurate reports of the weather.
The instruments consist of miximum,
minimum and common thermometer,
rain gauge and shelter. Mr.. Server will
have the instruments and make his
observations from his home at 272
South Madison avenue.
Governor George L. Sheldon of Ne
braska will be rendered a reception
Monday from 11:30 to 1880 o'clock at
the Hotel Maryland. The entertain
ment to be accorded Governor Sheldon
and his staff of thirty-five will consist
of an automobile ride about the city, a
luncheon at the Maryland. after which
the party will so to Mount Lowe. A
reception committee from the board of
trade will be in attendance at the re-
ception which former residents of
Nebraska are especially invited to at
tend.
Yesterday the youngest pair of elopers
that ever figured in a local romance
were taken In charge by the Pasadena
Humane society and returned to their
nearly distracted parents In very wet
and bedraggled condition. The pair
who figured so prominently were g.
year-old Robert Crout of Sonth Mentor
avenue and 2h-year-old Mildred Bell
of Maple street.
Tho Pasadena Humane society is now
ind ,sndent Of the Los Angeles society.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
Four Chinese Arrested

Special to The Herald
RIVERSIDE, May -Four Chinese
are i'm custody of Sheriff Wilson for
coming into the county without neces-
sary papers. They came across the
Mexican line and rode the trains from
about four miles this side of the line
in the Imperial valley. They will be
turned over to the federal authorities.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
SANTA MONICA NEWS

Special to The Herald
SANTA MONICA, May I'm accord
ance with oil prospects, as previously
reported in The Herald, oil was found
In the bed of the ocean near Point
Dune, north of this city, yesterday.
Japanese fishermen led to the discovery
being made.
At the Republican convention for the
Seventeen assembly district, held here
this afternoon, a resolution was adopt
ed declaring for Secretary William H
Taft as the nominee of the national
party for president. The delegates
nominated for the state convention are:
John Logan, San Pedro: G. A. BruZe,
Wilmington: A. C. Bird, Compton: s.
D. Barclay, Redondo; L. H. West, Gar
dena; Frank Lawton, Playa del Rey;
F. A. Burton. Mira Monte! e: L.
Brown, Santa Monica. Chairman Vaw-
ter made a plea for strong candidates,
because the Lincoln-R Roosevelt league
will put forth a mighty effort to carry
the district at the primary election
Tuesday night.
After suspending social activities dur
ing Lent the Ladies' Afternoon club
came together this week for just one
good sociable and then voted to again
suspend sessions during the summer
months. Those who participated in the
festivities were: Mrs. C. M. Lindsey,
Mrs. Sutherland Hutton, Mrs. w. r.
ellis, Mrs. S: ]. Egelston, Mrs: George
H. Hutton, Mrs. p. N. Nissen, Mrs. w.
G. Miller, Mrs. M. e. Chaplin, Mrs A.
NJ. Jamison. Mrs J. J. Seymour. Mrs.
T. s. Hunt, Mrs. o. H. La Grange, Mrs.
]. w. Hendrick, Mrs. Louis La Grange,
Mrs. Force Parker Mrs. Myron West
over, Mrs. Tappin, Mrs. Ada Lathrop,
Mrs. T. D. Loomis. Mrs. McNary, Mrs
Il IL of
Patterson, Mrs. M. r. Joslin. Miss
Brooks, Miss Howells. Miss McLaugh-
lin Miss Dorothy Hutton and Miss
Myrtle Nash.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
POMONA
Office 152 w. Second 81.
Homo Phone ass.
POMONA NEWS NOTES

Special to The Herald.
POMONA, May AT the Presbyte-
rfan church, Carey avenue and Third
street. Rev. Creswell will today preach
the last sermon before moving into the
fine new edifice erected on Holt avenue
and Gibbs street. He will review the
history of the old church that has
served as a place of worship for SO
many years. A special musical pro-
gram has been prepared. At the even
ing service Rev. Dr. Gordon, a former
pastor of the church, and Rev. DR..
Gage will recount memories of the
past. Rev. i. G. Jacka and Rev. i. N.
Waterman will also give brief talks.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

The Travellers section of the Ebell
club will meet at the home of Mrs. c..
S. Beckett on North Carey avenue
Monday afternoon. It will be a special
business meeting, and all members are
urged to be present.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
OCEAN PARK NEWS NOTES

OCEAN PARK, May AT a Demo
cratic caucus of the three local pre-
oincts this afternoon delegates to the
county convention at Los Angeles. May
9. were selected as follows: G.. G. Watt,
A. l.. Hill, w. c. Steele, Stanley Hale,
DIR. T. M. White. Abbot Kinney. II. c.
Mayer, Paul Williams and G. w. Fos-
ter
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

Miss Estella Moore of Grinnell, Iowa,
is visiting Miss Mary Davis in Pomona.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

Misses Addie and Katherin Kava-
naugh of Los Angeles have been guests
of Mrs. John c. Walker the past week.