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Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-14
Japanese Aggressive
BY Associated Press.

By Assoclated PTess.
NIEU CHWANG, Mapchuria, March
13-The general chamber of commerce
of New Chwang has strongly pro-
tested against the attitude of the Jap
anese government regarding the con-
struction of the Hsinmintu Fakumen
railroad, which it declares is contrary
TO the treaty of Portsmouth. Foreign
trade interests In Manchuria are being
seriously injured by the Japanese atti-
{tfI
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-14
SENATE TO ORDER PAYMENT
OF LARGE SUM TO CHURCH

1sy Associated Press.
- WASHINGTON. March 1S.-The sem
ate committee on the Philippines to-
day ordered fayorably reported tne
house bin providing for the payment
Of S409 ,03O to the archbishop OF Mania
as representative and trustee OF nh eiie
;nnineg in satisfaction of all claims
1or or damage done TO the property OF
1he church by the United States mill
tarv forces. The measure was not
..r,nnradad
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-14
PREACHER AND GIRL DESTITUTE
ASK RELATIVES FOR MONEY
By Associated Eress.

NEW YORK, March 1S.-Jere e.
Cooke, the deposed pastor of the Epis-
copal church at Hampstead, l.. J., and
Floretta Whaley, with whom he eloped,
are ill and destitute in San Francisco,
according to a telegram received to-
night by Mrs keziah Whaley, the girls
grandmother.
The message was signed "Floretta,"
and asked that an answer be sent in
care of the Western Union Telegraph
company.
Mrs. Whaley later said that some
$4,000 belonging to Floretta was in trust
at Hampstead, but that she would re-
quire more definite information re-
garding the state of affairs before she
would give aid to her granddaughter
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-14
Baby Girl browns

I3y AssOcldIeu I-TVsS'
SANTA CRUZ, March 13.-Marian,
the 2-year-old daughter of John Col
Iins a liveryman at Capitola. was
drowned in Sequel creek today. A
fisherman found the body in a quick
sand bar just above the Capitola
bridge. The child's head was about
six Inches under water.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-14
TWELVE STANFORD STUDENTS
ARE DROPPED FROM ROLLS

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, March
college as a result of the mid-semester
scholarship reports sent out today.
Sixteen men were placed on probation,
1877 We're warned in two subjects, and
800 received subject warnings. This
is the largest number of deficiencies
in scholarship ever reached in mid
semester reports.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-14
WOMAN'S BODY HOOKED
BY FISHERMAN AT MONTEREY
BY Associated Press

PACIFIC GROVE. March 13.-A
gruesome catch was made in the
waters of the bay of Monterey by Jo-
seph G. L. Kodett of Salinas City, who
was casting his hook from shore near
Seaside for fish. At the end OF the
line was woman's body, disfigured
by terrible bruises on the head and
two deep gashes on the neck.
1t proved to be the body of Mrs.
Frank Sego Of New Monterey, who had
gone the previous day to gather mus
sells on China point and never returned
home. 1t is thought the woman was
slain.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-14
PATHFINDER FLEET HAS
GOOD TIME AT SAN DIEGO
2 necial to The Kerald.

TeclaI 70 The heIuIU'
SAN DIEGO, March 13.-Five hum
dred sailors from the Tennessee and
the Washington have been granted
shore liberty each day since the path
fnder' squadron first anchored here.
They have bene entertained by the
townspeople and are themselves plan
ming ar entertainment in return. There
is a first-class minstrel troupe COM
posed of members of the Tennessee's
crew, and they will give a perform
ance at the Garrick theater this even
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-14
GOVERNOR JOHNSON TO
OPEN HEADQUARTERS
Minnesota's Favorite in Presidential
Race May Begin Active Cam
paign Throughout the
East
Rv Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
ST. PAUL, March Ex-Governor
Johnson when questioned today ad-
mitted that what might be called
headquarters for his possible entry into
the presidential race would be opened
in the east. He said the present month
would show whether he would enter
into the political game, and yet de-
velopments next month might blow the
whole matter into the air.
Franl: A. Day, the governors pri-
vate secretary, is now in the east
and will attend to the details of OPEN
ing headquarters in Chicago, New
York and Washington.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-14
Set Fire to Victims Clothing

Jjy AesucIaleu IVo1 -
OAKLAND, March 13.-John Stein
1itz, formerly well known attorney
Of san Francisco. was held up beaten
and robbed of SIS at the corner of
seventh and Market streets, in oak
land. early this morning. After knock
ing the man down and leaving MIN
unconscious the thugs set fire 10 MS
,lothing
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-14
Fairbanks Endorsed
By Associated Press.

By AskoclaIed FTess'
MARION, Ind. March 13.-Charles
II. Good was nominated for congress
by the Eleventh district Republicans
this evening on the sixty-ninth ballot.
The convention indorsed Fairbanks for
president
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-14
FIRE SWEEPS TOWN;
300 PERSONS HOMELESS
Big Timber, Mont, Nearly Destroyed
by BIaze-Property Loss Is
Estimated at
100000
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
BUTTE, Mont. March 1S.-One of
the most disastrous fires in the history
of Eastern Montana wiped out three
fourths of the town of Big Timber. $50
miles east of this city, on the Northern
Pacific railroad.
Three hundred families are rendered
homeless and the loss is estimated at
over S400, 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-14
Disastrous Fire in Brazil

By Associated Press.
BAHIA, Brazil, March ia great
conflagration Is raging in the business
section of this city and the firemen
seem to be unabls to check it.
Already thirty-three buildings have
been consumed. with loss estimated
at 81. .O00, 900. There<.lave been several
fatalities
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-14
Cruiser Chicago Resumes Trip

By Associated Press
RIO De JANEIRO, March 13.-The
United States cruiser Chicago which
arrived here March 8 ON the way from
the Pacific to the Atlantic station,
sailed northward at 2 O'Clock this aft
arpOOn
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-14
INSANE MAN CAUSES
FURRY IN A CHURCH
BY Associated Press.

CHICAGO March 13.--A man giving
the name of Wendum and who is be-
lfeved to be insane caused disturb
ance today in ST. Elizabeth's Roman
Catholic church at Forty-first street
and Washington avenue
When requested by the janitor to
remove his hat he declined, saying
"This is a free country and I can do
as [ please. When the organ begins
playing / am going to take out my
shooting gun"
When searched at the police station
a revolver was found in his possession.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-14
pIrEs CTTRED IN TO IA DAYS

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure
any case of itching. Blind. Bleeding or
Protrudng Piles in to IA days or money
refunded. 50c.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-14
KnIIer,s Harher shnn

Hair cutting our speciality. 25c Second and
broadway, under American National bank.
(Baths In connection Shines, any day. Be. II.
Keller, proprietor; w. Warren, manager.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-14

Visit Pas~dena's finest hotel, THE
GREEN.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-14
Emma Goldman Coming

J5y AssOclattI FIts5'
PORTLAND. Ore, March 13.-It is
announced that Emma Goldman will
spend three months on the Pacific
coast, beginning next month. She will
deliver lectures and enter into debates
in Portland, Seattle. San Francisco.
Goldheld, Salt Lake and other cities.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-14

II you want TO go east. Z Hay6ock.
Agent Illinois Central R.. lS W. sta.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-14

watch for Venice attractions.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-14

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
contains absolutely nothing Injurious, and for
coughs. colds. Group and whooplns cough 1t
has no equal.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-14

BY Associated n
SPOKANE,3
of st. Maryf
wiped out by
six business |
New-York tribune., 1908-09-02
CHEER FOR HUGHES
Outing IN 34th District Turned Into
Demonstration for Him.

Headley NJ Green, Republican leader of the s4th
Assembly District which comprises a large since
of the Borough of The Bronx, came out strongly
last night to indorse the administration Of Governor
Hughes whom ne praised man and an execu-
tive The Endorsement made at a summer
night festival held by the Pioneer Republican Clup
at ZeItners Casino, 10th street and Third avenue
Not only did Mr. Green advocate the renonana-
ton of Governor Hughes but his followers shouted
and howled with delight whenever his name was
mentioned. Nearly thousand voters with their
wives and children. crowded the hall Many had
been brought there expecting TO hear James s.
Sherman. Republican nominee for Vice President.
make address. but letter from Mr.. Sherman
was read in which he emphasized the Importance
OF New York's contribution to the national vote
and urged every citizen OF The Bronx TO labor for
the organization The letter was greeted with
cheers
Congressman Bennett did not refer to Mr. Hughes.
instead, he talked of the coming prosperity of the
country under a continuance of Republican power.
Last fail the Republican party overstepped it.
SELF he said For moment forgot the reid
tionship which exists between business and
rency. The result that the bearings became
overheated,- as it This fall there will be
currency panic. When the Republican party is con-
tinued in power You will the country more
prosperous than 1t has ever been in our history
New-York tribune., 1908-09-02
NEGRO BISHOPS FOR TAFT
Conferences To Be Held an FdUor
of the Republican Ticket.

Bishop j. S Caldwell OF the Philadelphia Diocese
Of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church.
says that the voters of his supporting the
Republican national ticket, because OF the belief
that the salvation of his end country in gem
eral depends such action. He says the negro
in the United States has nothing to hope for
from the Democratic party. Bishop Caldwell's dio-
cese comprises Illinois, Kentucky, California and
parts of Alabama The Bishop said:
"our people have ALWAYS been Republican since
that party was first organized, and we see no rea-
for change in the coming campaign. The rank
and file will stand by the Republican party Among
the twenty-five bishops of the three colored Meth
odist churches in America know of but one in
clined toward Democracy These twenty five bishops
represent the active Methodsts throughout the
country. The bishops are organized to bring the
ministers into line and through them the members
Present unsettled conditions among the colored
people are perhaps largely due to the Brownsville
episode We, however, are carrying on the cam
paign showing them that they mistaken and
losing sight of larger issues. 1 shall hold confer
in Kentucky next week, and, following that,
one in Missouri, where will conduct active
campaign. There is understanding among our
bishops to work in harmony in this campaign. A
mammoth mass meeting has been planned for Phil
adelphia September TO-
Bishop Grant of the African Zion Church of
Kansas City, Kan. which diocese comprises all the
states west the Mississippi River. said to be
in harmony with tho plan outlined by Bishop Cald-
well. Bishop Caldwell at the Republican Ma
tional headquarters TO hold a conference to dis
cuss plans for carrying the campaign among
the coored voters w T. Vernon, Register of the
Treasury Washington, took part in this confer
ence
Episcopal Church who lives in Brooklyn. said:
''If Charles Sumner, whose life work for almost
a half century in defence of the negroes liberty.
could not persuade the negro TO bolt the regular
of Horace Greeley. there is no living man to-day,
be he black or white who can persuade the rank
and file to join the Democratic party against the
negroes political mother, the Republican party"
New-York tribune., 1908-09-02
SCOFF 1T TRANCE STORY.
Du Viuier and Coroner's Physician
Question Mrs. Hichc0ck's Tale.

Assistant District Attorney Joseph Du Vivier
said yesterday that he placed faith in the self
exculpatory story told while in hypnotic trance
by Mrs. Charlotte Hitchcock, indicted for killing
her husband Robert Hitchcock a printer, No
vember 20 last. The evidence regarding the trance
testimony Of Mrs Hitchcock given Mon
day night by DR.. Ira Won Gieson, of the patholog-
ical bureau of the Board of Health, who told the
commission appointed by Judge Foster 10 examine
into the womans mental condition that he had
placed her in state of subconsciousness in her
cell in the Tombs. and that she then told him IN
detail what happened before her husband was
found dead from two bullet wounds. while she was
lying beside him with three bullet wounds in her
body
"0f course" said Mr.. Du Vivier yesterday.
there is no question that Mrs. Hitchcock was
either actually in hypnotized condition or thor
oughly convinced Dr. Won Gieson that such was
the case Assuming that she was actually hypnot-
ized it seems to me that her mind was completely
under the control of that Of DIR. Won Gieson, and
that she simply voiced what was his theory of the
shooting. Otherwise, | cannot see how she could
tell story so different from that which she toId
after the shooting, when she said she did It,"
New-York tribune., 1908-09-02
WOODRUFF AT HEADQUARTERS.

State Chairman Woodruff returned yesterday
from his camp in the Adirondacks and resumed
the work of the campaign at state committee
headquarters The state chairman said that there
was nothing in the situation.
One of Mr.. Woodrun's callers Samuel
Krulewitch leader of the 26th District. which
tains large population of orthodox Jews. Mr.
Krulawitch has decided to try the test vote in his
district suggested by President Parsons of the
county committee. On one of two primary ballots
will be printed the name of Governor Hughes as
member of the city committee. There 800
enrolled Republicans in the 18th In the three
cornered fight last fall the Republicans elected
their Assemblyman and Alderman.
II want to find out how the voters feel toward
Hughes" said Mr.. Krulewitch 10 Tribune re-
porter Il am telling them that It makes no
difference TO me which way they vote. long as
they vote their sentiment There Is very large
Jewish population in the 26th. and the Democrats
are trying make much of the fact that Governor
Hughes signed the De Groot bill authorizing the
city TO extend a highway through Jewish ceme-
terry. / do not know just how that incident is
going 10 affect the vote. There are l00o0 votes in
the district Last year polled aloe. Hearst $500
and Tammany 2,sl0 The Socialists have about 500
votes I'm the district / allow Hearst LOCO votes
lhis year IN my estimate
New-York tribune., 1908-09-02
BRYAN TO THE FARMERS.
attacks Republicans in Speeches at
North Dakota Points.

Grand Forks, N D., Sept. 1.-Accompanied by
Governor John Burke, State Democratic Chairman
Cashel, many members Of the state committee
and the reception committee from Grand Forks,
William J. Bryan arrived here this evening from
Fargo where earlier in the day he delivered
speech the issues of the campaign.
At Hilsboro, the way here, Mr.. Bryan made
a ten-minute speech. After praising the admin
istration Of Governor Burke, he denounced the
Republican party for its failure he said, to
meet specifically in it's platform the several is
he stood on his party's platform but in Mr..
Taft's case the platform doesn't suit him and he
has been busy mending it since the Chicago
convention adjourned" He was grateful to the
Denver convention, he said, for giving him
platform that he need not apologize for, "a plat
form that don't have to take from add to-"
The Senate of the United States as now con-
stituted," he asserted is simply place where
every predatory corporation has found buwark
and where legislation in behalf Of the people is
strangled TO death"
Mr.. Bryan spoke tonight in front of the Young
Mems Christian Association Building. His remarks
were largely along the lines of his speeches
Fargo and Hillsboro. He left the city at 8 O'Clock
for Sioux City where he will speak tomorrow night.
Crookston Mimi, Sept. 1.-Wiiliam ]. Bryan
brought his speechmaking tour of the Northwest
ern states TO a close tonight by a brief address
at this place from a platform near his car, speak
ing along the lines of his previous speeches.
Aboard the train from Grand Forks Mr.. Bryan
announced that the subject of his Rochester
His scares" He explained that the he
chose this theme was that Mr.. Taft had tried
arouse the fears Of the voters against the Demo
cratic party along old lines.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-02
EXILE FOR COCHRAN.
and Conners Won't Let
Him Speak Here, 1t Is SAID.

w. Bourke Cochran had conference yesterday
at the Hoffman House with Chairman Mack of
the Democratic National Committed and imme-
diately thereafter the rumor spread that Mr. Cock
ran would take the stump for Bryan IN the West
ern states. II is understood that Charles r
Murphy and William ]. Corners told Mr.. Mack
that they would not permit Mr.. Cochran cam
paign in this state, either under the auspices of
the national the state committee Mr.. Cochran
opposed Bryan in 1886. stumping for the Repub-
lican National Committee Several years ago Mr..
Cochran took leading part In welcoming Mr..
BRYAN home from abroad. and since then he has
been warm sdmirer of the Peerless One. An n
uouncement about coekran's dates is expected this
week
Chairman Mack said that he had received re
ports from all the states along the Atlantic eea-
beard and that he more than satisfied with
the progress OF the campaign. and that the East
could be relied on help sVset Sas electoral vote
for sir Bryan ssAxssa-,
National Committeeman GeGrstA Green. C
Rhode Island and Judge Frank Fffzsimmons of
p,@.yidence chairman of the state ce1tral com
r,i;tee Informed Mr.. Mack at the conference that
they had every reason TO believe that Rhode Island
,l,fs year 4.euld cast Its electoral Cor the
xsaspaSgasle GeLer
New-York tribune., 1908-09-02
LAUGH At CASSIDY.
Opponents Say He Is Trying to
York. Political Bluff.

Queens officials said yesterday that Joseph
Cassidy was simply biufhng for political purposes
in his declaration that he had discovered a clause
In the state constitution which If enforced would
bring about the election of President OF the
Borough of Queens TO I'LL out the unexpired term
of Joseph Bermel. who resigned last spring. thus
ousting from Office the present incumbent, Law
renee Gresser who was elected by the Board or
Aldermen last spring.
In an interview yesterday Sheriff Herbert s
Harvey. leader of the anti-Cassidy forces. said;
This the part OF Cassidy Is simply
a trick to try and dupe voters into believing that
he Is still a power in Queens politics. and that
he has insight into the constitution and laws Of
the state that of the abiest lawyers were
unable TO find including even the Tammany Han
LAWYERS Cassidy would not dare 10 antagonize
TausInany Hall. Tammany Hall Is making ths
New-York tribune., 1908-09-02
HURT BY OWN BOMB.
Young italian Cut an Many Places
Truing to Get Azeay.

The premature explosion of dynamite bomb
in front of Nos. 1. and 9 Prince street early
Yesterday morning led TO the injury of young
italian who gave his name as Salvatore Sallena,
of No 81 Stanton street. The bomb was evident
ly loaded with slugs and nails, for Sallena re-
ceiyed no less than twenty-five decorations. His
wounds. the police say show that he was trying
to run away. At first he denied all knowledge
of the explosion but later admitted that he had
lit and dropped the bomb "by accident The
man was arrested after a long chase and taken
to Headquarters
The building the numbers given is large
double tenement house containing twenty-five
italian families, while in the basement is the
bakery of Giovanni and Rosario Congialasi In
front of whose shop the bomb was exploded
Giovanni said later that his brother Rosario
had received several Black Hand letters demand
ing $500 and threatening him with death II ne
failed to respond.
of being concerned with another bomb throwing
episode and the police believe they nave an IN
portant prisoner in him.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-02

fight IN Queens for him. and he would not dare 20
spring anything that might tend to 1eopardfze
the office held by Borough President Ahesrn
Of Manhattan IL certainly would be an unkind
trick If by any means Mr. Cassidy should aid n
unseating Mr. Murphy's friend Borough President
Ahearn. particularly since MIR. Murphy has been
so exceedingly kind to Mr.. Cassidy. keeping him
in the limeight after the voters of Queens had
repeatedly given him his walking papers
STUFF and nonsense" declared Patrick J. Mara.
Democratic leader of Flushing and an opponent OF
Cassidy. 1T Is simply desperate move OF
desperate politician. He knows he Is beaten. AMI
Is now seeking to divert attention from the real
hght by raising a false alarm
When seen in his ONCE yesterday President Gres-
said:
II am not paying any attention 10 the matter.
but simply going about my duties. Mr Cas
sidy is playing fer votes. lie Is simply slurrins
the intelligence OF the of Queens by seeAihs
to foist upon them for political effect olustefins
canards. but his effort in vain. The voters el
Queens have intelligence enough to fathom 20 th'
bottom Mr. Cassidy's various campaign methodA
New-York tribune., 1908-09-02
coLER WANTS $1,23o,ooO MORE.

Borough President Coier has made UP his budget
for 1905 and tells the Board of Estimate and Ap-
portionment of increases in salaries and additional
budget aggregates s. s2S032s This Ia increase of
about ST. 37b the appropriation for this year
which is 81 6l9 952.
In mis- own office President Coler asks for in
creases OF salaries we'll as for money for new
Jobs and he estimates he will need about 500 COG
more this year. Mr.. Coler's consulting engineer
r. ". Creuzbauer, wants a secretary at $1,000 and
81 900 for assistant engineer. There is an In
crease OF about sf1 600 asked for the Typographical
bureau. Charles II. Ward the engineer. who gets
5000 now, wiz get $500 if the raising of salaries
goes through.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-02
HEADS CLUBS.
Succeeds Gen. McAlpin as President
of National Republican League.

At a special meeting of the executive committee
of the National League of Republican Clubs yes
terday General E. A. McAlpin president. resigned
because of i'll health, and John Hays Hammond of
Hammond appointed Shelf Smith, of Washington
who has worked with Chairman Hitchcock of the
Republican National Committee. national organ
izer. Headquarters opened at the Hotel Astor.
and vigorous Taft and Sherman campaign will
be begun by the league in conjunction with the
Republican National Committee and the various
state committees
There were thirty-hve states represented at the
meeting of the executive committee yesterday held
at the Republican Club. General McAlpn explained
that his physician had told him he was in no con-
dition to stand the labors of the coming campaign
so he felt forced to resign Powell Clayton of
Alabama thereupon named Mr.. Hammond as his
successor, and he chosen without opposition.
After the meeting Mr.. Hammond gave out this
statement:
This league is composed of state leagues. which
are made up Of Taft clubs. formed in every Con-
gress district in each state. The special object
BORT od fs foT the Repubiean ticket Of
voters of naturalzed citizens, and of independent
We are TO cooperate with the regular organiza-
tons Of the Republican party, and supplement
their work in great many important particu-
There is 10 be an important convention of the
league clubs at Cincinnati on September %. to be
addressed by Mr.. Taft. Mr.. Sherman and other
assurances from nearly every state in the Union
that they win send delegations TO this conven-
ton. This league work should enlist the hearty
tenance of the principles of the Republican party
The fact that 55 per cent of the male population
of the United States cast their first vote every
four years is indication of the possibilities of
the organization.
The following telegram received from Mr..
Taft addressed to Mr. Hammond:
l am delighted to hear that you interesting
yourself in the work of the League of Republican
Clubs | am sure the league presents a field for
most useful effort in the present campaign in CO.
operation with the Republican National Committee
and the executive committees of the various states
and / am delighted to know you giving atten-
ton to it.