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Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-07
WIFE, DESERTED BY
HUSBAND, LOSES ALL
BELONGINGS IN FIRE
SAYS SPOUSE CARRIED AWAY
S4OO OF HER MONEY
Woman with Two Children, In Desti-
tute Condition, Is Bereft of Pcs.
sessions--Barely Escapes
Flames Herself

Mrs. N. A. Werner, who occupies a
small room on the second floor of an
apartment house at 652 Gladys avenue,
became hysterical yesterday afternoon
and tainted when she detected her room
on fire and all her possessions being
consumed by the flames. Occupants of
the house heard her piercing screams
as she fell to the floor and they rushed
into the room and dragged her to safety
just as her clothing was about to be-
come ignited.
After the woman was taken to safety
the fire was extinguished, but not until
almost all the woman's belongings had
been destroyed.
Mrs, Werner was in such serious
condition that she was sent to the re-
ceiving hospital. 1t was more than an
hour before she became calm enough
to talk.
She told her story to the police sur
geons, and there was not dry eye In
the hospital when she had finished her
pitiful story.
II have lost everything I had"
moaned the unfortunate woman. II
was washing on the rear porch and my
dinner was cooking on the gas stove.
The window had been left open to fur
nish ventilation for the small room.
The breeze must have blown the flame
from the stove and ignited some papers
LIldL were ndIlSlIiB Oh lu0 wall AiedAp Ny.
When 1 entered the room 1t was filled
with smoke and the place was burning
furiously.
Had Much Trouble
'I have had so much trouble lately
and have been Ill that 1t was too much
for me and was completely overcome.
/ must have tainted, for don't renem-
ber anything until after my arrival
here.
Several months ago 1 sold the room
ing house where / now have small
room to Mrs. Brown for $400. At that
time 1 was living with my husband and
my two children. When received the
money for the place my husband asked
me to allow him to take it to the bank.
gave 1t to him and he left the house.
That is the last I saw of him and the
money. Later 1 learned that he had
gone to Burley, Idaho.
"The money was all had, and my
children and were in destitute circun-
stances. Kind-hearted persons assisted
me and interested several church Or
ganizations and charitable associations
in my case and they have been paying
my room rent and furnishing myself
have lost what little had don't know
what to do"
Mrs. Werner is a small, frail appear
ing woman and is unable to do much
work. 1t is probable that the organiza-
tionS that have been assisting her viii
replace her loss.
Mrs Werner was anxious about her
children and begged the surgeons to
allow her to return to her home. Later,
when she had recovered from her
hysteria she was permitted to leave.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-07
CLAIMS EXCAVATION HAS
DEPRIVED HIM OF HIS LOT
Sues His Neighbor and Contractor to
Recover Damages In the
SUM of $4,000

Claiming that his lot in Colina Park
has moved upon adjoining land through
no fault of his, N. p. Hansen tled
suit in the superior court yesteroary
against his neighbor, Brice II. Martin'
and Oscar b. Smith, an excavating con-
tractor. asking damages in the sum OF
$4,000.
Hansen and Martin own adjoining
lots in Colina Park, and early in jan
uary Martin hired Smith to excavate
his land six feet below that OF Han
sen. The retaining wall built by the
contractor could not Withstand the
pressure and broke, whereupon large
part of Hansen's land slid down on MS
neighbor's lot. Hansen claims the wall
was not properly built.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-07
AROUND TOWN
VIII Speak at Mission

viii Speak at Mission
Capt. c. N. Stanley, converted
comedian. will speak and sing at the
City Union Rescue mission, 606 East
Fifth street, this evening.
Advertise Bids forNoll
The board of supervisors yesterday
ordered the advertising for bids for the
furnishing of SO. 500 barrels of crude oil
for use on the county roads during the
coming year. Bids will be opened
April 20.
Delay Hearing on Water Rate
On application of both sides, hearing
of the petition of persons living near
Hollywood for a reduction of water
company was continued until Tuesday
next by the board of supervisors yes
terday.
Hold MONDAY Services
Passion week is being observed by
the Young Women's Christian associa-
ton with special services every noon
except Saturday, from 1915 to o'clock.
Several ministers and soloists are on
the program. Rev. Robert ]. Burdette
will be the speaker today and Miss
Ethel Goodrich will sing.
For Future Druggists
Examinations for candidates for reg
istration in pharmacy will be held in
Z Los Angeles today and continue until
Friday, under the direction of the
state board of pharmacy. The board
Is holding sessions in the Fraternal
Brotherhood building, and the greater
part of the time yesterday was devoted
to lectures on subjects pertaining to
pharmacy.
Social Science Club Debate
The respective merits of direct legis-
lation and anarchy as curatives for the
ills of society will be debated before
the Social Science club at SIT South
Broadway next Friday evening.
Frank Philas Cook of Pasadena. MEM
ber of the California Direct Legisla-
tion league, will speak for direct legis-
1ation and Claude Riddle, local repre-
sentative for Emma Goldman, for an
archy.
To Build Bath House at Avalon
Capt. Amos A. Fries will pass on an
application made by the Santa Cata-
lima Island company to construct a
bathouse on the beach at Avalon. The
bathhouse will be located between Ma
rilla avenue and Maiden lane unless
some objection justifying Captain Fries
in refusing the application is made be-
fore Monday. AS the work is part of
the improvements contemplated at
Avalon by the Banning interests, no
valid objection is anticipated.
Will Be Tried by Jury
The second trial of Arthur Grosser,
secretary of the Sixth Ward Good Gov
ernment club, and William Grosser,
his brother, charged with conducting
a "hlind pig at Fourteenth street and
Central avenue, was set for June % by
Police Justice Chambers yesterday.
The trial will be before a jury. The
case has dragged along since February
+I,o nf ri oil VIII "a
jury disagreed, until yesterday, when
the date for the second trial was set.
The Grossers have been out on bail
since the day of their arrest.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-07
CHINESE GIVE BANQUET TO
THEIR GERMAN GOVERNOR
Executive of Leased City of Using
Tau Takes Six Months
Vacation

TSING TAU, China, April 6.-Ad-
miral Truppel of the German navy,
who since 1897 has held the post of
governor of this city, left today for
a six months vacation via Dalny and
ST. Petersburg to Berlin.
The Chinese merchants gave him a
great banquet, as it was believed to
be his farewell to the city. 1t is prob
able that Admiral Truppel will be re-
placed next year by civil governor.
Using Tau, which is situated at the
entrance to the Bay of Kiaochau, in
Shan Tung province, was occupied by
a German squadron in November, 1897,
in consequence of the murder of two
German missionaries. 1t Is held un-
der lease from China for the term of
years.
The local administration consists of
a council, which Is composed of all the
heads of the several administrative de-
partments under the personal super
vision of the governor and three mem
bers chosen from the civil population
and appointed for one year.
Eat at the Angelua grill
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-07
ACCOUNTANT ARRESTED
ON CHARGE OF INSANITY
San Diego Mans Actions at Hotel
Lead to Police Being Called
to Aid

William H. Hoff, public accountant
of San Diego and brother of G. F..
Hoff, prominent attorney of that city,
was arrested at the Hotel Alton, 5331a
South Spring street, last night and
placed in the detention ward at the
city receiving hospital as an insane
person.
Hoff has been for some time in San
Francisco on business, but because of
ill health had started to return home.
He arrived in Los Angeles Monday
night and stopped at the Hotel Alton.
There his queer actions caused con-
siderable comment and finally he was
taken in charge by the police. His
brother will be notified of his condi-
ton and the patient probably will be
taken to San Diego today.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-07
MAN ACCUSED OF BATTERY
HIMSELF THE REAL VICTIM
Case Against Brakeman Dismissed
After He Exhibits Injuries
Received in Fight

Removing a bandage from his head
in order to exhibit sixteen cuts. George
Reese, a brakeman on the Southern
Pacific, succeeded in convincing Justice
Summerfield yesterday that he and not
Joseph Huber, a conductor, was the
man who sustained the greatest in
jury in fight at Norwalk last Thurs
day. and the case was dismissed.
Reese was arrested Sunday on COM
plant of his conductor Huber, after
the two had engaged in a fight with
trainmens lanterns. Both men were
badly cut, but it was necessary to as
sist Reese when he boarded freight
train for Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-07
Robbed While Unconscious

SAN FRANCISCO, April 6.-Found
unconscious on the floor of an O'Far-
rell street saloon early. today. Peter
Treich, PROPRIETOR of the place, and
Charles c. Perkins. a mining broker,
gave the police an account of what is
alleged to be robbery. Treich claims
he and Perkins drank with two
Frenchmen, with whom they were un-
acquainted and that they suddenly be-
came unconscious. When they came
to their senses they had been robbed
and their pockets rified. The booty
was said to amount to $50.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-07
To Argue eompers, Appeal

WASHINGTON. April 6.--Arguments
of Judge Wright, adjudging Samuel
Gompers, Frank Morrison and John
Mitchell in contempt for their alleged
violation of the injunction granted
against them on the petition of the
Buck Stove and Range company of st.
Louis, will begin April 19 before the
district court of appeals.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-07
Accused of EmbezzIement

James B. Black, charged with en-
bezzling $72O belonging to Laura j.
Powell, was held to answer in the su-
perior court by Justice Ling yesterday.
The money, according to Mrs. Powell
was intrusted to Black for the pur-
chase of school lands in San Bernar-
dino county, a commission that was not
performed, according to records intro
duced in the case.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-07
J,Irv Finds for Ely

The jury in the suit of M. j. Ely
against Charles l.. HeartweH Tor the
recovery of $35O0 invested by the Tor
rner in the stock of the Citizens Saw
ings bank of Long Beach, returned
verdict yesterday advising Judge Con-
rey to find for the plaintiff. While the
matter is still in the hands of the court
and will be argued today, the jury's
is expected to have
some effect when judgment is rem
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-07

Membership in the Los Angeles Realty Board
is q virtual guarantee OF reliability. Provision
is made for arbitration Of any differences be-
tween members and their clients. Accurate In
formation on realty matters is obtainable from
them. Valuations by a competent committee
Directory OF members free at the office OF
Herbert Burdett. secretary. b25 Security bldg
Phone Broadway 1896.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-07
Cummings Not Guilty

William Cummings of Burbank. who
was fined $50 by Justice Melrose of
that city on a charge of battery pre-
ferred by a Japanese, was discharged
by Judge Wilbur yesterday after TAX
ing the case to the latter's court on a
change of venue, his claim being that
the Burbank justice was prejudiced.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-07
sues for DAMAGES

John w. Martin, who was seriously
injured when his wagon was struck
by a car March 26, filed suit in the su-
perior court yesterday against the Pa
cific Electric company asking damages
of $15,000. The accident occurred at the
intersection of Whitman street and
Crown Hill avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-07

The Herald. like every other newspaper, Is
misrepresented at times, particularly in cases
involving hotels. theaters etc. The public
will please take notice that evegy representa-
tive OF this newspaper is equipped with the
proper credentials and more particularly equip
ped with money with which to pay his bills.
THE HERALD
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-07
THE CRY

Strangers are invited to visit the exnipits Vi
merce building, on Broadway between FITS,
and second streets, where free Information WIN
be given on all subjects pertaining to this sec
tion.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-07

The Legal Aid society, at sis Chamber OF
Commerce building. is a charitable organiza-
tion, maintained for the purpose of aiding In
legal matters those unable to employ counsel:
The society needs financial assistance and
seeks information regarding worthy cases.
Phone Home 14077.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-07

The Herald win ray $40 in cash to anyone
furnishing evidence that will lead to the arrest
and conviction of any person caught steallhs
copies OF The Herald from the premises of our
patrcrs.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-07
Newspaper Man ExpIres

CHICAGO. April 6.--Hugh A. Wet
more, formerly a we'll known newspa-
per man, but of late years engaged in
the theatrical business, is dead here
of congestion of the brain. He was q
brother-in-law of Col. w. f. Cody
(Buffalo BilD.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-07
ACCUSED MUSIC TEACHER
lS RELEASED ON BONDS

H. Klahn, the music teacher charged
with mistreating Anita Meier early in
December. was taken from the county
hospital to Justice Stephens court yes
terday and after arraignment was re-
leased on bonds Of $250O. furnished by
his father, John H. Klahn. He will ap-
pear in court again Saturday morning,
when the date for the preliminary
hearing will be set.
DIR. wells, Osteopath. 11015 9. Spring.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-07

II you want to go east. c. Haydock, Agent
Illinois Central r. r.. lis w. Sixth street.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-07
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

drinking the best spring water. The
Glen Rock Water company will supply
you. Phones C1456. East 437. Prices
right.
New shipment Of portiere beads. o. l..
McLain's Curio Store. 408 W. Seventh.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-07

Eat at the Angelus grill.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-07

DIR. wells. osteopath. 11o1a 9. Spring.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-07-16
Sad Accident to Mrs.. Angel.

Caldwell, July II. Mrs. +. 2. Angel is
lying at the reclamation camp of her
husband, seven miles from this place,
in precarious condition. She Is suf-
fering from burns following the explo-
sion of an alcohol stove. While she was
writing in agony message came
from Rupert stating that her mother,
Mrs. w. N. Shilling of Rupert, was ~
ing at deaths door and asking her to
hasten to her bedside.
The stove exploded as Mrs. Angel
was filling it. Her husband called to
her to roll on the ground which she did.
After some difficulty the flames were
extinguished, but not until the woman
bad been frightfully burned. Her hair
was burned off and her flesh was in
places roasted almost 10 the bone The
doctors fear she may not recover.
Boise Statesman.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-07-16

Union Stock Yards. Denver. Colo.
Rev. Chas. il II. Moore of jerome
occupied the Baptist pulpit last Sun
day morning and evening. Rev Moore
is one OF the new Carey Act settlers on
the Twin Fails North Side tract and he
moved on his claim early last spring
proved up without delay and is raising
d small crop the first season
Chas. DeWhite. who has been CON
fined in the county jail pending an APP
peal to the district court for selling
liquor without license at Richfield.
broke away Wednesday evening and
led the officers merry chase till he
was captured at the coal chutes. Sew
Grad shots were fired without effect
lie Is now under close confinement.
T. NJ. Starrh has been so fortunate
AS 10 secure the services of Sverre p.
Nordyold of Minneapolis, Minnesota,
who recently arrived in the city and is
now employed in the Starrh pharmacy.
Mr.. Nor,Ivold is graduate Of the
Northwestern Universe y of Chicago in
the Pharmacy course and has had three
years experience in leading houses in
Chicago and Minneapolis in the line of
his chosen profession.
A. Lszo returned Sunday fro New
York City where he has spent month
visiting the home folks. He seems
glad TO get back to the land of freedom
and opportunity whore the summer
heat is modified by welcome breezes
and where the dryness of the atmos- I
phere robs heat of much Of it's OPP I
pressiveness. Mr. Lazo returns 10 his
desk in the Office OF the j G.. White /
construction company at Riohfeld much /
refreshed and invigorated by the
months outing. He has been con-
nected with the company's Office in
New York City for nearly two years
and his position with them here is a
very important one.
A special train from Chicago stopped
IN Shoshone last evening that was re-
turning home from Pacific coast trip
to such cities as Portland. Vancouver
and Seattle On the return stops win 4
be made at Pocatella. Yellowstone Park
and Denver. The party consisted OF
100 capitalists OF Chicago in charge of
W Il. Yarmon assistant manager of
he special The object Of the tlip
was 10 invessig ate the fruit possibilities
II the west. This is another indication
hat the far west Is attracting wide
attention as q fruit producing region
and the present visit Of eastern capi- 4
talists viii further extend knowledge
II the facts regarding fruit production
IN the Inter Mountain and Pacific
states.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-07-16
Work progressins on Company Dam.

AR. T. G. Pierce took business trip
Sunday to the Idaho Irrigation Co. i
impounding dam. He states that work
on the dam is progressing as rapidly as
possible under present conditions. The
upper and lower toes of the dam are
partly closed in and the pile-driyer is in
position TO begin the work of driving in
the sheet piling. The steam shovel is
making fine progress handling the dirt
necessary TO the proper construction Of
the dam. At the present. time almost
the entire flow Of the river is going
through the tunnel. To aid in hasten
ing the construction work complete
electric lighting plant has been re-
ceiyed and will be installed at the earli-
est possible moment.
The adequate distribution Of lights
viii greatly facilitate the night work
which has heretofore been carried on
by the aid Of gasoline lamps. True to
the governing spirit which characterizes
the entire project, nothing is being left
nndone that will pave the way for car
rying out all construction work in
thorough and substantial manner.
This will mean much to the future
stability Of the entire irrigation system.
Owing 10 slight mishap last week
which resulted in the destruction by
fire Of the culinary department Of the
construction works at the dam, the chef
and entire retinue Of boarders are en-
joying the comforts Of an improvised
mess tent. This, however, will all be
speedily changed when the new kitchen
is completed by the carpenters.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-07-16

Louis julie has bought Dan Star
0at 81 the Star Restaurant and Dan
STIR Is responsible. for All OF the old
accounts. and they are to be paid on or
before July IS, 1863.
Al parties having bills against the
business are requested 20 present them
AZ the reetanrRnt for payment hefo re
July Is. 1879. i,osis Juic is not re-
sponsible Tor these accounts.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-07-16

"Wili father be an angel?' asked the
little boy. He's got whiskers, and
angels don't have any
"Well." replied the grandmother.
"your father may get there, but It VIII
be by close shave
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-07-16

Now open for entry and settlement in
the choicest agricultural section of the
Northwest.
The Snake River Valley, Southern Idaho.
State Government supervision.
For free information on Irrigated
Lands write
G. b. HURT, Boise, Idaho.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-07-16
Episcopal Services.

Morning prayer at 100 a. m. even
ing prayer at 500 p. m. Holy Commun-
ion list Sunday in mouth at ll:oo a. m.
and Bird. Sunday at 500 a. m. Sunday
school at II O'Clock. Choir practice
Friday at 500 p. m. Rev. S. w.
Creasey, Rector
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-07-16
Gave Him Away.

The Boss Quietly stopping hugging
the stenographer and resuming his die
tation as some one comes in ,he Of
fice) -Er-er--wh was the last word,
please?
The Fair Stenographer very much
fushed) Why-er--er your last word
was dearest
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-07-16
California Excursions

Via Oregon Short Line daily for tick
cts one way via Portland. Frequent
dates for other routes See o. s. l..
agents for further details.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-07-16
ylo.m Reward.

for the return Of an open face gold
watch 70 o. y. yradcnburgh's jewelry
store. Which Is i6 size. ~ jewel, No.
rs. 0s2, s6s.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-07-16

A nice line Of penny postals al
Starrh's drug store
Joe Burdridge had collar bone
broken on the branch train Sunday
evening
I TheNew Resort is headquarters for
Key West and Domestic cigars and all
smokers supplies.
7. 4. Manchester was up from Bliss
last Tuesday attending 10 business in
the county seat.
w. p Helean and -four Of his assist
ants were down from the northern
canal the middle Of the week
County supt Mrs Burnside returned
from the National Teachers association
at Denver, the middle Of the week
The Paul S Haddock Land Co. have
secured the exclusive sale Of the
Dietrich segregation east Of Shoshone.
Miss Lois Borden departed last Sat
urday morning for Salt Lake City TO
spend the remainder of July with her
grandparents.
Mrs. NJ. A. Coolidge and Miss Lillian
Dodge OF Los Angeles arrived in Sho-
shone week ago TO spend the summer
months In their old home.
The regular meeting OF the w. c. T.
r. will be held at the home Of Mrs.
Garlock on next Tuesday afternoon at
3 O'Clock all members are urged to at
tend
Roy W. Hanna Of the Land Sales de-
partment Of the Idaho Irrigation COM
pany has changed headquarters from
Richtield to Shoshone. IL is fortunate
that ho was here before Mr.. Wilson
was called away and is on hand during
his absence.
r.. d. Sullivan, the tin man, is having
lot Of work to do this summer putting
up new water tanks and mending old
ores. In eastern countries these tanks
would be for use in connection with 4
wells, but here many Of them are for
water wagons
WANTED; 1000 TO 1900 tons of good
alfalfa hay within reasonable distance of 4
railroad with good water and place to
feed sheep. Address, giving price and
particulars.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-07-16
Fate.

Some fellows never have much fun
in this world They marry the first
girl with whom they fall in love.
The Monte Vista journal., 1909-12-11
SATURDAY. DEcEMBER II, 1909
A REPUTATION

The story by John X. Turner
which is being published in the
American Magazine has called
forth reply by E. s. Smith in
the Bankers Magazine. He quotes
the speech of President Taft at
his meeting of President Diaz.
He calls General Don Porfrio
Diaz sterling patriot and a states
man and that Mexico is in posses
sion of model government erected
by an artistic, industrious and hos
,pitable people. Some of the criti-
cisms Of Mexico are made by mer-
cenary hirelings at penny-a-line
in order to furnish their clients
with something sensational.
E. 8. Smith wrote long letter
to President Taft the last of Aug
ust in which he urged the presi-
dent to prevent the use of the
mails in the circulation of the
American Magazine which gave
the foreword of the coming story
Of Mr.. Turner, but to no avail.
Mr.. Smith cites the prosperity
and development of Mexico, but
omits to point out what appears
in every prospectus gotten out by
American promoters in Mexico
that, "Mexico 10 the land of cheap
labor"