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Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-08
SUSPECTED THIEF
CRUELTY TORTURED
FARMERS HANG MAN WHILE
DOCTOR WATCHES PULSE
Story of Barbarous Treatment Causes
Arrest of Eight Who Are Alleged
to Have Attacked
Stranger

SPARTA, Wis, Aug. "Details of
thief were brought out in trial here
Yesterday Accused of robbing An
drew Johnson, a farmer of his purse
containing $73, Frank Allen was tor
tured almost to death at Cataract,
Wis, July II. He was hanged to the
rafters of a barn by a crowd of john
sons friends.
Eight men were arrested, two of
whom are physicians, and seven are
now being tried for the crime They
are Andrew Johnson, Edward May
field, Frank Young, DR.. Hebron, An
drew Baumele, Ernest Mengel and
Frank Masterson.
DR.. Wilbur Davis was discharged
yesterday and went on the stand for
the state. He told the story of the
torture.
According to his story the men
caught Allen near Mayfeld's barn and,
after beating him until his face was
unrecognizable, took him into the barn
and hanged him by the neck to one
of the rafterS.
DR.. Hebron took his pulse and when
his physical condition required atten-
ton ordered that he be let down for
a brief rest. He was hanged in this
manner three times, the last time be-
ing lowered unconscious.
After being with difficulty brought
back to life, he was taken to the river
to be ducked. Near the river the miss
ing pocket book was found. The mob
then turned Allen over to a justice of
the peace, who ordered him out of
town.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-08
VETERANS FIND
STRONG FRIEND
CHIEF OF SONS OF VETERANS
WILL PROBE CHARGES
SITUATION AT SAWTELLE WILL
BE INVESTIGATED
Hon. Edgar Allen Jr. Says Flowers fol
Living Are Eetter Than for
Dead-Major Cochrane
Does Not Applaud

ut is better to strew the paths of the
living with flowers than the graves of
the dead" said Hon. Edgar Allen, jr.,
commander in chief of the Sons of
Veterans, at a reception given in his
honor at the Y. M. G. A. building last
night.
A majority of those present being
members of the Rosecrans post of the
Sons of Veterans, which censured the
management of the Sawtelle Soldiers
home, caught the significance of the
remark and applauded heartily. Gov
ernor Cochrane of the home also was
present but did not applaud.
The reception to Commander Allen
was rendered by members of Rose
Grams camp No. 2 and the Sons of Vet
Grams of Southern California. A pro-
| gram consisting of addresses and mu-
sical numbers was given.
"Is it possible" exclaimed Com
mander Allen in his address, that the
United States government does not
realize the duty of showing every pos
sible kindness to the aged men who
defended the country in the hour of its
| need?"
| When questioned later about the
probability of his taking up the mat
ter of the mistreatment of veterans al
| the National Soldiers home at Saw
| telle, he said that the condition OF
the home had been brought to his at
tention, but that he was not yet in
position to make statement re-
garding it.
IF, after investigation, I find the rep
reservations which have been made tC
| be true, 1 shall leave no stone un-
turned to right the wrong" he said
later.
| Judge Curtis D. Wilbur presided dur
| ing the rendering of the program. May
| or Alexander was to have made ar
address, but could not attend on ac-
| count of the necessity of his being al
! the consolidation meeting in Sar
Pedro. Cornet solos were given by Miss
Ethel Pearl Mitchell and a recitation
by Miss Fanny d. Collins. Commander
| Allen delivered a patriotic address, in
| which he made an urgent appeal tc
the LOYALTY of the members of the or
der for it's continued support.
"Some of you boys fought four years
to get into Richmond" he said 81
| live in Richmond, and If you come
down there now I can assure you that
you will not have to fight to get in
You will find the latch string always
OUT The program was concluded by
a song by Miss Grace Powell.
| Commander Allen left with the Los
| Angeles delegation on the special train
of the Salt Lake railroad for the Ma
tional Grand Army encampment at Salt
Lake. which will begin tomorrow.
About $50 members of the Los Angeles
posts of the G.. A. r.. Daughters of
Veterans and Sons of Veterans are in
the party.
The mismanagement of the local Sol
diers' home will be taken before the
convention and the members Of the Los
Angeles delegation are armed with a
formidable array of documentary evil
dence, which they claim substantiates
their charges.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-08
OLD SOLDIERS
AT SALT LAKE
COMMANDER IN CHIEF MET AT
STATION BY DELEGATES
CITY IN HOLIDAY GARMENTS TO
WELCOME GUESTS
st. Louis and Atlantic City Are Two
of the Foremost Candidates
for the Next Encamp-
ment
LRv Associated Press. l

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. THE
forty-third annual encampment of the
G.. A. R. began today with the arrival
of Gen. Henry NJ. Nevius, commander
in chief, and members of his staff.
The commander i'm chief was met by
delegations from the various camps
and womens organizations. From the
Depot General Nevius was driven to
his headquarters.
The last day of preparation was
busy one, and when night fell the city
was adorned in holiday garments and
ready to welcome the thousands of
guests. The visitors began arriving
early in the day, and by Monday morn
ing fifty trains will have brought from
every direction their quota of excur-
sionists.
The campaign for the next place of
encampment has already begun. The
two principal claimants for the honor
are st. Louis and Atlantic City.
For the next commander in chief two
candidates are mentioned thus far
former Governor Van SAINT of Mime
sofa and former District Attorney
Ketcham of Montana. Governor Van
SAINT will open his headquarters after
the arrival of the Minnesota delega-
tfon.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-08
SHERIFF SAYS SUSPECTED
MURDERER HAS CONFESSED

SAN JOSE, Cal. Aug. deputy
Sheriff Mulhall this evening made pub
lie the confession which he claims to
have wrested from James Mcfarland,
who was taken to Contra Costa today
under suspicion of having murdered
Manuel Garcia.
The story Mulhall gives out is that
Mcfarland went to Garcia and secured
employment on his ranch after he had
heard that Garcia had a large amount
of money hidden somewhere on the
place.
Mcfarland had been arrested for
forgery in San Francisco and wanted
money with which to hire an attorney
to defend him. Monday morning,
while Garcia was out of the house, he
entered and searched the place, finding
50, which he pocketed. AS he was
leaving the house he caught sight of
Garcia, and fearing the theft would be
detected and lead hi minto further trou-
BILE, he took rifle which was at hand
and shot Garcia as he approached the
house He then picked up an axe and
made certain to kill his victim. After
changing his clothes for some which
had belonged to the dead man he left
the ranch. finally coming to San Jose.
where he was arrested and sentenced
for vagrancy.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-08
"PANTA-PANL0IS" SEEMS
TO SPELL GRAFT GAME"
Spokane County Grand Jury Looking
Into Charges of Conspiracy Be-
tween Officials and Saloons

SPOKANE, Wash, Aug. Ut is an
nounced today that the Spokane coun-
ty grand jury which investigated the
charges against Judge M. j. Gordon
and State Insurance Commissioners
Shively will be called upon TO probe
the actions of a new secret society
known as "Panta-P -Panlois."
This society, which includes in its
membership three superior judges, the
police Judge, a city commissioner, Re-
publican and Democratic councilmen.
policemen and prominent saloon men.
Kept it's existence a secret until re-
vealed this week by Police Commis-
sioncr C. W. Turk, who had just been
expelled from membership. He de-
clares he was expelled at the instance
of Superior Judge webster for refusing
to promote two other members to be
police captains.
He charges the society with endeav-
oring to control both the court house
and the city jail
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-08
Kills His Cousin

ROSEBURG, Ore, Aug. 7.-At Oak
Creek, ten miles east of Roseburg, to-
day, Charles Hendrickson, about %
years old, shot and instantly killed his
cousin, Ida Erickson, aged 20 because
she refused to marry him. Going 100
wards from her home, Hendrickson
turned the revolver on himself with
fatal effect
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-08
Emperor William Meets Car

KEEL, Aug. 7.-Emperor Nicholas of
Russia, who is returning from Cowes on
board the imperial yacht STANDARD, did
not reach Kiel until nearly 10 o'clock
tonight, the passage of the Russian
fleet through the canal having been de-
layed by fog. He was met here by EN-
peror william.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-08
SPECIAL YACHT RACE TODAY

SAN DIEGO, Aug. Fourteen
yachts will start on the special race FOR
the Hotel del Coronado special trophy
cup tomorrow, making it the most I'M
portant event sailed on the coast for
years. The entries are: The Aeolus'
Butcher Boy, Columbne, Gretchen,
Circe, Daisy II, Mischief II, Mah-Pe.
Nackey, Trilby, Skidoo, Wasp, Tarpon,
Lady Maud. The Lady Maud will be
scratched, but the time allowances of
the other boats have not yet been
figured out
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-08

Don't simply allow 1t to die-that plan Of
yours. Find little capital through advertis-
tnE.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-08
"BEECHER OF JAPAN" TO
TALK AT THE Y. M. C. A.
Rev. T. Miyagawa, President of Mis-
slonary Society of Flowery King
dom, to Speak This Afternoon

Men will have the opportunity of
hearing Rev. II. Miyagawa, known as
the "Beecher of Japan" at the Y. M.
G. A. building this afternoon at S;20
o'clock. Mr.. Miyagawa will speak in
the English language. He is president
of the Congregational Missionary So
ciety of Japan and also president of
the Osaka Y. M. c. A.
Mr. Miyagawa was the first gradu-
ate of the Doshisha college at Kyoto,
japan. He has been addressing large
audiences in Plymouth Congregational
church, Seattle
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-08

Venice villas. complete, cheap, clean,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-08
coloradoans Leave for Salt Lake

DENVER, Aug. THE ten-car spe
cial train bearing the Colorado G.. A. r.
delegation to the Salt Lake encamp-
ment left here today The delegation
was headed by Gen. George w. Cook,
and was accompanied by Corporal
James Tanner former commander in
chief.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-08
U. S. Cavalry WIN Aid Show

NEW YORK, Aug. For the first
time in the history of the national
horse show, which will open at Madi-
son Square garden in November. Unit
ed States cavalry will participate.
Brig. Gen. W. w. Witherspoon, acting
chief of staff. notified directors of the
association today that the war depart
ment would sanction the participation
of a group of picked United States
army officers in tests of military rid
ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-26
(Cuntinued.(

Game? There is 10 game. Listen to me, broom. We'll settle this now. Pm bad man, but I've tried to be a good less. So be it. But love that boy of mine. What little heart l have be- longs to him. There can be no game where he is concerned. Some day per- haps he'll find out the kind of man I've been to others, but can always re- member that I was fair and honest with him. He'll despise my methods and he'll spurn my money, but he'll have to love mo. Jane Cable is not the girl I would have chosen for him, but she is good and true, and he loves her."
 For the first time in his life Elias Droon shrank beneath the eyes of his master. He hated James Bansemer from the bottom of his wretched soul, but he could not but feel at this mo- ment touch of admiration.
 Through all the years of their asso- ciation Elias broom had hated Ban semer because he was qualified to be the master, because he was successful and forceful, because he had loved and been loved. because they had been class mates, but not equals. Tn the bitter ness of his heart he had lain awake on countless nights praying not to his God-that the time would come when he could stand ascendant over this steely master. Only his unswerv- ing loyalty to a duty once assumed kept him from crushing Bansemer with exposure years before. But broom was not traitor. He remained stand ing, lifting his eyes after brief, shift ing study of his bony hands.
 'sYou have nothing to fear from me-" he said. Your boy is the only being in the world that care for. He hates me. Everybody hates me. But it doesn't matter. I asked what your game was because we know Jane's father and mother. That's all. Mrs. David Cable, presume, can be preyed upon with safety"
 Mrs. Cable has much to lose" sig nificantly.
 ''And how much to payw with a meaning look.
 4AThat is her affair, Droom.''
 T wouldn't press her too hard" eau tioned broom. she's a woman"
 Never fear. I'm going there for dinner tonight It's family affair By the way. here's letter from dis tinguished political lender. He sug gests that act on the city central com mittee for the coming year" They heard some one at the outer door at that moment, and broom gid ed forth from the inner room to greet the visitor. It was Eddie Deever.
 Say, MT. broom. do you suppose MT. Bansemer would object if sat down for few minutes to look over his books on Famous Crimes In His. toryY Old Smith hasn't got 'em."
 "Go ahead" said broom, taking his seat at the desk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-26

EVERAL weeks later Ed
 die Deever announced
 quite breathlessly to Rig lA R by that he was going to
 S " visit broom in his Wells A-1--) street rooms. The two had found joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature. in order to established' anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Cor Eican.
 Rigby was now morally certain that James Bansemer was all that Harbert had painted. To his surprise, however, the man was not openly suspected by other members of the bar. He had been accepted as man of power and ability. Certainly he was too clever to expose himself and too wary to leave peepholes for others engaged in, that business. Rigby was debating the wisdom of going to Bansemer with his acctsations and the secret advice to leave the city before anything hap pened that might throw shame upon Graydon. The courage to do the thing alone was lacking.
 Graydon was full of his happiness. He had asked Rigby to act as his ssbest man" in September, and Bobby had promised. On occasions when the two young men discussed the coming event with Jane and Miss Clegg, Rig by's preoccupied air was strangely in contrast with the animation of the others. Graydon accused his liver and advised him to go to French Lick. Far from that, the old quarterback was gradually preparing himself to go to James Bansemer. To himself he was saying as he put off the disagree able task from day to day: Hell kick me out of the office, and that's all the reward I'll get for my pains. Graydon will hate me in the end"
 James Bansemer had proposed trip to Europe as wedding journey, present from himself, but Graydon de clined. He would not take an exten- sive leave of absence from the office of Clegg, Groll & Davidson at this stage of his career.
 The morning after his visit to the abode of Elias broom, Eddie Deever strolled into the office of Bobby Rigby. He looked as though he had spent sleepless night MT. Rigby was out, but Miss Heating was tat home She was scathingly polite to her delinquent admirer. Eddie's visits of late to the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-26
CHAPTER XI.

IVERAL weeks later Ed die Deever announced quite breathlessly to Rig
 by that he was going to visit broom in his Wells
 street rooms. The two
The daily Alaskan., 1909-07-10
WIFE BEATER
 NOW IN JAIL

Getting a few shots of fire water" last Sunday night, Dave Clanot, an Indian, returned to his home and started to beat his wife for some fancied grievance. He was thump- ing her enthusiastically when his brother, James Clanot, interfered.
 David objected to any interference in his domestic affairs and lively mixup resulted, honors being about even.
 Indian Police Willard arrested both men and they were given q hearing before U. S. Commissioner Odell Monday. He fined Dave Clanot SlOo and released James from custody.
 Deputy U. s. Marshal Mclean of Skagway came down Tuesday and took Dave back to Skagway where he is now serving fifty days in the federal jail.-Haincs Pioneer Press.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-07-10
HERMAN SHOWS CONSIDERABLE SPEED

Herman Grimm and Charlie Walker got into an argument yesterday af' ternoon as to which was the faster foot racer. Words proving unavailing to settle the controversy, they strip ped off their coats and repaired to the street-not to fight, but to run,
 The word was given and they left their marks together. But Herman showed unexpected speed as a run ner and headed Charlie by ten feet at the finish. Incidentally there was $l5 at stake.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-07-10
PRESBYTERIAN

tiflh Avenue and State street. II A. NJ Morning worship. l2 m. Sunday School. zoo D. m. Senior Christian En- deavor.
 s So'clock Evening worship Midweek pr yer meeting s o'clock Weun, S ay evening.
 The regular Quarterly Communion Service will be he'd at the morning service.
 The subject of the morning sermon will be- "Back to Bethel" All are cordially invited to attened these services.
 Rev. Geo. F. Good, Pastor.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-07-10
TOWN TALK

The Dolphin is due in skagway Monday.
 Mrs. Homer A. Banta was a round tripper on the Peterson today.
 John Dortero returned on the Cot. tage City from Juneau fully recovered in health.
 The Farallone of the Alaska Steam. ship company is due in port this evening.
 The Santa Clara with a big load of tourists is scheduled to arrive in Skagway Monday.
 Take the latest Magazines along on your voyage. Boughton has them, Fifth and Broadway. If
 August Magazines and periodicals are on sale at Boughton's. Fifth and Broadway. If
 The Humboldt Will arrive in port at o'clock tonight and is sched- uled to sail al 9:3O o'clock for Seat. tle.
 John N. Cobb, U. s. fisheries in spector, came up on the Cottage City from Juneau and left by the same boat.
 LOST-Note book containing notes Of tourist enroute on last spokane. Finder please leave at Alaskan office and receive reward. If
 The drawing for the Bed Spread will be held at Lynch & Kennedy's tonight at S:30. All ticket holders are requested to be present.
 L. F. Cockroft. general passenger agent of the Oceanic Steamship cOm- pany Of San Francisco. was a round trip passenger on the Cottage City.
 Monty Snow returned from a weeks absence in Juneau. where he was called by the srious illness ot his mother. Mrs. Snow is now out of danger. She was suffering with brai fever and was in a very critical condi ton a week ago. Miss Chrystal snow. who will teach in the Skagway school next term, arrived in Juneau from Cleveland oa the Cottage City.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-07-10

Lieut.. Goodalc of Fort Gibbon ar rived in Skagway last night and was taken to Fort Seward on the Peter son. He was going to Vancouver Wash, where he was to appear be fore a retiring board, but last night he received a wire ordering him to Fort Gibbon, where he is wanted as witness in military trial. Capt Simonds of Fort Seward will return to Fort Gibbon with Lieut.. Goodale and act as a judge in the trial.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-07-10

FOR RENT-House on northeast corner of Seventh and Main. Is in good condition; bathroom ten feet square with needle shower bath;
 modern plumbing; kitchen range and enameled sink; furniture consists of half dozen dinning room chairs and hall rack. Apply to Lee Guthrie. If
The daily Alaskan., 1909-07-10
1.-THE CHURCHESI

ST. SAvIOUR'S CHURCH 5Lh Sunday aft'r Trinity 5a. m. Holy Eucharist. lO:45 I. n. Mattins and Sermon. l2:lj School
 Spm Eyensong and Sermon. The sermon at the evening service will be the 4thof a series on Christian ity and Socialism. And will be on Christian Teaching Concerning the Rich"
The daily Alaskan., 1909-07-10

Lieut.. Herr of Fort Seward will leave on the Humboldt tonight for Monterey, Cal, where he will com pete in the sharp shooters contest held by the U. s. army.
 1 Miss Gates of Denver, Col, sis. ter of Humboldt Gates, q we'll known old timer in Alaska. has been sight seeing in Skagway for the past week. Miss Gates will go south on the Humboldt tonight.
 1 H. Hensley of Fort GibbOn and C.. l Willeaus of Fort Egbert arrived in Skagway last night and went south on the Cottage City. They are going to Monterey, Cal, to take part in the sharp shooting competition. 1 Charles Dunham, for many years a conductor on the oregon Short line and a former friend of Dr. L. s. Kel' ler's at Pocatello. Idaho, arrived in Skagway on the Cottage City today and will remain here some time sight seeing.
 J. R. Willis, collector of customs for the district of Alaska, arrived on the Cottage City today from Juneau and will leave Monday for White horse, from where he will take a boat down the river and visit all the sta tions in the interior. MT. Willis is making his annual trip of inspection "I Love my wife, but oh! You Tray
 cling Man."
 Although few people know it, Skag- way is at the present time the scene of grand lodge meeting . (The Alaska Knights of the Grip.
 The Cottage City brought the delegates to town this morning and in a very business like manner they proceeded to elect officers for the en. suing term. The following officers were elected:
 Dave Studler, big peddler; Sam Guyot. little peddler; Frank Davis. bull peddler; Bill Gilmour. inside ped dler; Ben Belzelter, outside peddler.
 On account of Ben |. Slyster's be- ing such ladies' man he was elect ed to the position of G. R. l. P. (Grand Renowned Industrious Ped dler). After getting through with their routine work they adjourned till some other time, somewhere else.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-07-10
WATER MOVES MISSOURIANS
(5y United Press.)

ST. JOSEPH, Mo, July 9,-Resi- dents of small towns in the vicinity of St. Joseph are moving out because of floods caused by the overflow of the Missouri river.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-07-10
COTTAGE CITY IN AND OUT

The Cottage City docked at Skag' way at 6 o'clock this morning with j0 passengers and Gj tons of freight on board. Of the passengers 40 were round trip tourists. The Cottage City left for the south shortly after noon with S5 passengers.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-07-10

Guests are given every attention at the Caribou hotel at Carcross. Clean, comfortable rooms, good service, fine fishing and hunting close to Car cross. E. w. Gideon, prop.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-07-10
S. SAVIORS SCHOOL PICNIC

At the teachers weekly meeting last Tuesday it was decided to hold the Sunday school picnic next We'd nesday (the 14th) at Fortune Bay. Arrangements are being made now. Definite announcement will be made on Sunday about the matter.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-07-10
FISHING EXCURSION 10 CHILCOOT

There will be an excursion tomor' row morning at 9:3O to Haines on the launch Hegg. Good fishing and an enjoyable time is anticipated.
 Take advantage of this opportunity to see the Columbia cannery inopera- ton.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-07-10
FULL QUART MEASURE

Old Famous Cedar Brook Bourbon
 Bottled in Bond, well Aged in wood, from the renowned McBrayer Dis tlllery. Full Quart S1.50, at the Pack Train. If
The daily Alaskan., 1909-07-10

Go to the Pack Train restaurant Tor your Sunday French Dinner The very best of everything the market affords. Ice cream served free with our Sunday dinner. 5. u
The daily Alaskan., 1909-07-10

WANTED-Two first-class ironers on ladies clothes. Steady work and good salary paid, to the right people Position open July 18th. Write at once. Alaska Steam Laundry, Ju- neau, Alaska. NV
The daily Alaskan., 1909-07-10
CATHOLIC CHURCH

CATHOLIC CHURCH Holy Communion al s a. m. Sunday school at 9:45 m. Mass and Sermon at l0:30 Evening service at 7:30 All are cordially invited to attend.
 Rev. r. Fl Turnel', $. J.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-07-10

The Farallone arrived in port at I o'clock this afternoon with cargo of freight.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-07-10

FOR SALE-Cheap, 25-foot motor boat; torpedo model; good condition. Apply r. J. Rosenberg. If
The daily Alaskan., 1909-07-10

Best four bit meal ia the Yukon at the Dominion cafe, Nhitehorse. If
The daily Alaskan., 1909-07-10

BRING YOUR OWN JUG.
 Mount Vernon Rye and Belmont Bourbon direct from bond at whole sale price by the gallon. The Mas cot, phone 67. Delivery free.