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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-19
WILL CREMATE
AUTHORS BODY
GEORGE MEREDITH H0N0RED
BY THE BRITISH
ENGLISH PEOPLE, IN DEATH AT
LEAST, PAY TRIBUTE
Noted Writer Always Glad to Know
That America Was First to
Recognize His
Ability


LONDON. May 19.-The body Of the
late George Meredith, who died yes
terday morning. will be cremated. This
is in accordance with Mr.. Meredith's
wishes.
The British public and press are
making ample atonement for any neg
lect he suffered during his lifetime.
Not even the death of Swinburne called
out such universal tributes of admira-
ton and affection.
The body lies in simple bedroom of
the modest cottage at BoXhill, which
had been his home for forty years. In
the folded arms is a garland of roses,
the gift of his two granddaughter,
while on either side of the narrow bed
are sprigs of white bean and other
favorite flowers from the garden and
the hillside that he loved.
The novelist was conscious practical
ly until the end and knew the end
was approaching. After seeing Sir
Thomas Barlow. the kings physician,
who was called into consultation, he
remarked:
81 am afraid Sir Thomas thinks very
badly of my case"
With regard to the rumors that Mr..
Meredith had been engaged ON a work
for posthumous publication. his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Sturgess, said such was not
the case.
She believes that he left no manu-
script of any Importance, having given
up writing during the last decade. She
admits that he felt keenly the long
public neglect of his writings. He for
gave, but never forgot. He was always
glad, however, to remember that it was
America that first gave him due regard
and credit.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-19
MANY HINTS IN
CALHOUN CASE
tcontinued from PAGE onel

prosecution, and Mr.. Rogers asked for
further information. Mr.. Spreckles, in
his reply mentioned the name of Mrs
Spreckels, whereupon Mr.. Rogers,
apologiZing, offered TO WlthdraW the
II have no desire to go into your
home"
you have asked a good many ques-
lions relating to my home affairs, al
ready" said Mr.. Spreckels. In this
case I am willing to go ahead and give
you all the information you desire"
The question, however, was supplanted
with another, and was not answered.
as it not true that the check given
for office expenses in April of this
year amounted to $1,194.45?' Mr.. Rog-
ers asked Mr.. Spreckels.
1T don't think any such payment was
made in a single month said Mr..
Spreckels. at was probably drawn to
cover a period of two months"
"WiH you furnish us the names of
those subscribers to the prosecution
fund who did not ask that their names
be kept secret? 2" asked the cross exam
liner.
mot unless I am forced to do So"
was the reply. II will treat them all
alike"
Did James D. Phelan give any
thing?"
Eyes. don't think Mr.. Phelan will
object to having it made known that
he contributed $4,000"
"How about j. Dalzell Brown? in
ouired Mr. Rogers, referring to the
banker recently convicted OF mlsappro-
priating funds .,
"He did not give a single dollar"
said the witness emphatically.
Asked as to his relations with Varl-
Gus local newspapers at the inception
of the prosecution, Mr.. Spreckels said
he called on the respective, editors in
company with Mr.. Heney and in
formed them he was about to proceed
with the investigation and asked that
thev support him if they felt it right.
your brother is the owner of the
San Francisco Call, is he not?' asked
Mr.. Rogers.
THAT is my information" replied Mr.
Spreckels dryly.
The cross examination will be re-
newed at the morning session of the
trial tomorrow
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-19
STUDENTS GIVEN CHANCE
TO ARRAIGN PEDAGOGUES
University of Chicago Adopts Novel
Method to Learn Views of
Scholars

CHICAGO, May 1S.-University Of
Chicago students at last have an OPP
portunity to revenge themselves on I'M
popular professors.
The faculty must submit to being
questioned and criticised and advised
by their own pupils, according to a re-
cent university rule just made public.
Under the latest Midway dictum the
students are expected to turn in their
candid opinions of the professors who
lecture to them, together with SUCCESS
tons for Improvement in teaching
methods.
Prof. r. A. Milliken of the physics de-
partment explained the new system.
1--WE wish to obtain the sincere views
of the students upon questions relating
to their courses" he said. 1.-THE names
of the critics will be kept secret"
The opinions, which are expected to
be vigorous in some instances, will be
considered by a special faculty commit
tee, and it is expected that changes may
be ordered in several departments.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-19
BELIEVE SCIENTIST MET
DEATH AMONG CONVERTS
So-caIIed Reformed Natives of Phil
ippines May Have Slain Amer
lean Explorer

CHICAGO. May S-Information
that Dr. William H. Jones of the Field
museum, who was murdered at Duma-
batu. in the Philippines, on March 90.
might have been killed by so-called
Christians instead of by savage head
hunters, has been received by George
A. Dorsey of the museum, in a letter
received a few days ago from the in
terror of the island.
Secretary Worcester intimates the
christians may have had motives of
revenge. According to Secretary
Worcester, it is improbable that the
head-hunting Ilongotes, with whom
DIR. Jones lived and worked, were in
any way to blame for the death of the
scientist.
These savages brought the mans
body to the authorities and all evil
dence points to their innocence, the
secretary declares.
DR.. Dorsey recalled the fact that
Dr. Jones had told him in one Of his
letters that certain christian" native
traders had followed him into the wild
Ilongote country, having feared to
penetrate this district before his ar
rival.
when I first heard Of his death and
learned that it was attributed to Hon
gotes of Dumabatu, whom I knew
he had lived with on friendly terms, "
the letter states, 1.-The idea occurred to
me that the real murderers might in
all probability be Christian natives,
whose abuse Of the wild people he had
reported"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-19
DOUBT IF BEELZEBUB
APPEARED IN PERSON
Pedagogues at Mccormick Seminary
Questions If the Devil Is
Physical

CHICAGO, May 1S.-Whether or not
Beelzebub appeared in person on earth
in the scenes depicted in the Bible
stories. was a mooted point brought
out by Prof Andrew c. Zenos of the
Mccormick Theological seminary be-
fore a conference of Presbyterian min
listers.
The pastors disagreed on the exact
intent of the Bible writer's and in the
definition of Satan.
"A great many people are troubled
with the idea" said Prof. zenos, that
there must be an evil personality at
the head of all evil. Let us remember
that the Bible has a language of its
own.
II do not believe it is necessary to
believe that a physical man came to
Christ and tempted him, but believe
in the personality of the devil in the
Bible. This personality. however, is
not one of the cardinal doctrines.
1.-The evidence is in favor of a per-
sonal devil The man who denies this,
however, is not necessarily to be pro-
nounced unchristian."
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-19
FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S
CLUBS TO MEET TODAY
Many Delegates Arrive at Del Monte
and Are Entertained by
Citizens

DEL MONTE, May 1S-The corri-
doris and rotunda of the Del Monte ho-
tel were crowded with women tonight,
among them many of the most widely
known women of the state. They came
as delegates to the California Fedora
ton of Women's Clubs. which opens
its annual convention tomorrow MORN
ing.
Two hundred delegates are being en-
tertained at the hotel, and another
hundred are quartered at Monterey
and Pacific Grove. The Southern Cal
ifronia delegation arrived on the late
train tonight.
An informal reception was held to-
night, to be followed by formal re-
ception of the federation officers and
grand ball tomorrow night
Great interest in the convention is
being manifested by the delegates, and
the evening was devoted to discus
sions and conferences on the impor-
tant matters that will be laid before
the meeting during the session.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-19
SALE OF KING LEOP0LD'S
PICTURES Anglers S0L0NS
Lawmakers Do Not Want American
"Meat Packers" to Have
Old Art
General admission 25c and SOC.

BRUSSELS, May 1S.-The matter OF
the sale of King Leopold's collection
of pictures and works OF art came up up
in the chamber of deputies today. In
reply to a question by Deputy Vander-
yelde, the Socialist leader, Baron Des-
charms. minister of state, said the
government was not able to interfere
in the direction of acquiring the col
Deputy Vandervelde then intimate !
that he would transform the questloii,
of the kings sale of the kings pictures
to American meat packers"
1t is now stated that King Leopold
is now selling the Egyptian antlqultles
presented by Ismail Pasha in 1884:
nation at the sale, which they say will
realize 100000, and this sum they al
iege will be settled unon a son porn
out of wedlock.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-19
NEW YORK'S EAST SIDE
FACES A BREAD FAMINE
Four Hundred Bakers Vote TO Close
Shops and Riots Are
Feared

NEW YORK, May ia bread fam
inc among the 100000 residents of the
East Side was inaugurated today
when more than 400 bakeries closed
down.
The trouble started with the increase
in the price of wheat and was aug
mneted by the strike of the bakery
employees on the East Side.
At a meeting of the bakery owners
last night it was decided to close all
their shops, numbering more than 400,
commencing this morning.
The police. hearing of this, detailed
an unusually large number of men in
that section today during the hours
when housewives usually visit the bak-
cries. There was fear that the riot
GUS scenes of a few years ago when
the price Of meat was raised might be
repeated.
Bakeries which are not affected by
the action Of the meeting of last night
will not be able to supply one-tenth Of
the demand for bread in the crowded
East Side, and therefore ii was be-
lieved there would be an unprecedent-
ed demand for flour and bread from
other sections.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-19
GOVERNOR FOLK SPEAKS
ON EZRA OF CONSCIENCE"
Former Executive of Missouri ADJ
dresses Large Crowd as San
Francisco's Guest

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1S.-Joseph
w. Folk, former governor of Missouri
and advocate of political reforms, adj
dressed large meeting at the ST.
Francis hotel today, speaking under the
auspices of the Good Government
league. His topic was "The Era of
Conscience"
Reforms sometimes die but revolu-
tions never go backward" said Gov
ernor Folk, land revolution has been
wrought in the consciences Of men. The
awakening is merely the determination
to have city, state and federal govern
ments represent the public interests
and not special privilege"
Governor Folk will not speak again
here, his visit having been curtailed.
Tt was announced, however, that he
probably would appear again in the fall.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-19
NOTED RUSSIAN
OFFICERS FREED
CAR OF RUSSIA LIBERATES
FORMER COMMANDERS
Health of Both Men Severely Affected
from Long Years in Dingy Fort
ress of SIS. Peter and
Paul
tRv Associated Press.l

ST. PETERSBURG, May 1S.-Lieut.
Gen. Stoessel and Rear Admiral Nebo-
gatoff have been released from con-
fnement in the fortress of st. Peter
and st. Paul by order of Emperor Mich
olas The health of both men has been
gravely affected by their confinement.
General Stoessel was found guilty by
court martial of surrendering the for
tress of Port Arthur to the japanese
and was serving a sentence of ten years
Imprisonment.
Nebogatoff was sentenced to be in
termed in a fortress for the same length
of time for surrendering to the enemy
at the battle of the Sea of Japan.
Stoessel began his sentence March
20, 1908, while Nebogatoff took up his
quarters in the fortress April 10, 1907.
Rear Admiral Gregeroff and Lieuten-
ant Smyrnoff, subordinate officers I'M
der Nebogatof in the Russo-Japanese
war were pardoned and released from
the fortress of ST. Peter and st. Paul
a month ago.
These officers had been sentenced to
death for having surrendered their
commands, but in view of the extenu-
ating circumstances their sentences
were committed.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-19
OVER MILLION DOLLARS
LOST BY FIRE IN OHIO
Several Girls Have Narrow Escape
from Death in Blaze at
Akron

AKRON, o., May 1S.-Flre in the
Hover block today practically de-
stroyed the building and it's contents.
causing loss which 1t is thought will
aggregate $1,500,O00. Several girls en-
ployed in the building had a narrow
escape.
The building was occupied entirely by
manufacturing companies. There were
when the fire was discovered.
The blaze was discovered in the base
ment and the occupants of the block
had plenty of time to escape, although
the young women were thrown into a
panic. No injuries were reported. The
cause of the fire is unknown.
There is about 100000 insurance on
the building and contents.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-19
MAN CRUSHED TO DEATH;
BABY IN ARMS ESCAPES
Nevadan Killed by Big Boulder While
Repairing Fence Near
Austin

RENO, New, May 1S.-Crushed to
death by a boulder, while his 2-year-
old child, which he had sheld in his
arms, escaped unscathed, was the fate
which befell James r. Caldwell, a
rancher near Austin, today.
Caldwell was repairing a fence in
front of his house when big boulder
on the mountain side became unloos-
ened and crashed down upon him.
He threw the child from him, saving
it's life. The rock crushed Caldwell
almost to pulp. The mans wife wit
messed the accident, and 1t is feared
she will lose her mind.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-19
THREE POSSES IN SEARCH
OF DEMENTED CHICAGOAN
Mining Man Escapes from Officers
and Is Lost on Desert In
Nevada

RENO, New, May 1s.-Three posses
in automobiles from Wonder, New,
are searching the desert in the vicin-
ity of Dixie Hot Springs for Calvin
Harris, a Chicago mining man, who
escaped from the authorities of Won
der Saturday in a demented condition.
Harris was picked up last Thursday
by three prospectors, who found him
wandering on the desert almost starv-
ed and his lips swollen from thirst.
Suffering had driven him insane. He
was taken to Wonder and cared for.
He eluded his nurses on Saturday and
when last seen was many miles out on
the desert.
Harris is widely known among min
ing men in this state, and is said to
have made and lost a dozen fortunes.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-19
JAPANESE FATALLY SHOT
BY ONE OF C0UNTRYMEN
Quarrel Over Wages Causes Shooting
ARRAY Among San Franz
ciscos Orientals

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1S.-Benzo
Suzuki, japanese representative Of the
Alaska Canning company, was NOR
tally wounded early today during a
dispute with H. Kanguchi and the lat
ter's 14-year-old son, H. Kanguchi, jr.
The elder Kanguchi and Suzuki ar
gued over the amount of wages due
the former, which let to fist fight.
Young Kanguchi, seeing that his
father was getting the worst OF the
encounter. procured a shotgun, the
contents of which he discharged into
Suzukrs abdomen.
The affair occurred at a house on
Post street, in which all reside. Su-
zuki is dying at the Lane hospital,
while the two Kanguchis are in GUS
today.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-19
ROADS SEEK TO ENJ0lN
INTERSTATE COMMISSION
Western Carriers Object to Reduced
Glass Rates on Merchandise
Shipments

CHICAGO, May 1S.-A petition was
filed in the federal circuit court here
today by seven western railroads ask
ing for an order restraining the inter-
state commerce commission from en-
forcing its order reducing the class
rates on merchandise shipped from
Chicago and ST. Louis to Denver.
The order will become effective on
June l.
The railroads insist the new rates
will give Chicago shippers an advan-
tage of 25 cents a hundred in rates
over Missouri river shippers and an
advantage to st. Louis shippers of %
cents.
1t is declared the loss to the seven
railroads annually will amount to
81, 900, 900.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-19
Fail 10 Prosecute Case

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1S,-The or
der issued on application of the Citl-
zens' alliance directing certain mem
hers of the BARRIERS Union to snow
cause why they should not be enJoined
permanently from boycotting barber
shop on Folsom street was discharged
TODAY bv Judge Graham because of
failure to prosecute. The action APP
piled for a temporary injunction until
the case could be heard on its merits:
This the court, contrary to the usual
procedure, refused to grant.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-19
NEWSPAPER MAN WILL BE
NEXT ALASKAN GOVERNOR
President Taft Appoints Walter Clark
of Washington to Coveted
Position

WASHINGTON, May 1S.-President
Taft sent to the senate the nomination
of Walter E. Clark. a Washington
newspaper man attached to the New
York Sun bureau, as governor of Alas
ka to succeed Governor Hoggatt, re-
signed.
Mr. Clark also for years has been
the Washington correspondent for the
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, and is we'll
informed on Alaskan affairs. The pres
ident also sent the following nomina-
ton to the senate:
Collector of customs for Montana
and Idaho-John G. Blair of Montana.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-19
Balloon Arrives at Omaha

OMAHA. Neb., May 1S.-Dirigible
balloon No. /, known as the Baldwin
airship, the property of the United
States signal corps, arrived at Fort
Omaha today. A detail of signal corps
men will arrive from Fort Leayen-
worth and experimental flights will
begin next week and last all summer.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-19
chInese lie Divorced

SAN FRANCISCO, May ia d.
vorce was granted today by Judge
Van Nostrand to Mem Sing, Chinese,
from Lee Shen Sing. to whom he was
married in Oakland last July. The
husband In his complaint declared that
his wife deserted him, leaving note
saying that he was too old and did
not have enough money to afford her
q suitable home.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-19
NAV Transport Men Free

WASHINGTON, May 1S.-The inter
state commerce commission announced
today that railways may transport free
the men and material of express COM
panies employed in the business of an
express company on any of their lines.
Express companies may transport
packages of a railway company be-
tween points on that line without ref
erence to tariff rates.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-19
Earthouake in Germany

HEIDELBERG, May 18.-An earth
quake was recorded here on the local
instrument at 1926 o'clock this morn
ing. The shocks were of unusual vio-
lence and apparently at distance OF
$500 miles. Minor shocks continued un-
til nearly II o'clock.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-19
Auto Injuries workman

PARIS, May 1S.-The automobile in
which Thomas Thorne, the horse own
err was driving to the Maisons Lafitte
track this morning, ran into a work
man and inflicted injuries that prob
ably will prove fatal. Mr.. Thorne and
the chauffeur sustained slight inJu-
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-19
caIklna, Asaets Few

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1s.-Willard
P. Calkins filed today statement in
bankruptcy in the United States dis
trict court. His liabilities are placed
at S543, 624, with assets of $17. 433. The
assets consist of bills due, notes and
stocks, with nothing exempt.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-19
Whlskv PrIces Raised

CINCINNATI, May 18.-Announce-
ment was made in the chamber Of
commerce today that owing to high
grain prices the basis price of whisky
had been advanced 2 cents, or from
81 35 to $1.37 a gallon.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-06-26

Continued on Page Three.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-06-26
chas. H. Taylor,

Adopted Com ON Pun. Nks
from d., J. A. Butts city physician
and health officer, report fer month
oil MAY. 1909. Ordered filed and the
Recommendation with reference 10 the
destruction of weeds and debris on
vacant lots. Referred to the santa
ton. light and water committee
From W. b, Fain, city treasurer.
transcript. from his books OF re
ceints and disbursements for the
month of May, 1909, checked and yer
lied by the examiners for the finance
COMMITTEES. Ordered published ard
fled.
The following resolution, by AID
erman Cox, was offered;
whereas. the mayor Of the city
without having consulted with the
council and given to it any oppor-
unity to participate in such move
ment and after the matter OF the
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-04
DUNGEON CURES
MUTE'S TEMPER
HE ASKS FOR TICKET o. LEAVE
FROM PADUCAH.
Harry Hickey Shakes Dust of City
From His Shoes Early
Today.
POLICE RAID NEGRO HOUSE

Four days in the dungeon of the
city Jail has been enough to make
Harry Hickey. deaf mute. realize
the Importance of good behavior and
yesterday afternoon he wrote Chief
James Collins a letter requesting TO
be turned loose on condition that he
leave town. He was taken before
Police Judge Cross this morning and
after series of mysterious gestures
had been made and a few notes"
exchanged between the court and
him. he departed. Judge Cross says
he promised to leave town and
never come back.
Hickey was arrested for the
fourth time a few days ago for
mooching and was fined $50 in po-
lice court. lie was placed on the
chain-gang but caused so much trou-
BILE. that he was thrown into the
dungeon with only bread and water
and rock for a pillow. He is a
bad character and II he will only re-
main out Of the city the police will
rest easier.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-04

to the extent indicated in the scheme
of Messrs. Kavanaugh and Sager. II
would be apparent TO all the world,
or such part OF the world at least as
may be in doubt. that speedy and
permanent improvement of the great
rivers is eminently desirable.
1t is the design Of the st. Louis
men to form a ten-million-dollar cor
poration to carry out their enterprise.
A great deal can be done with that
amount OF money judiciously expend-
ed. There Is no reason TO doubt that
Messrs. Kavanaugh and Sager believe
fully in the feasibility OF their under
taking, or that they have entered
upon il only after thorough exami-
nation of the possibilities OF river
traffic. Mr.. Kavanaugh especially Is
in a position to be well posted on
such matters. Il is a hopeful omen
for his scheme that bic faith is 50
strong that he has been able TO I'm
press some of the influential business
men of st. Louis. II he can bring
about genuine revival OF river trade
he will present to the world in gen.
eral, and to the United States in
particular an object lesson of far
Observation-Disclosures.