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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-03
CHINESE LOCKS
UP PATROLMEN
IMPRlSONS TWO OFFICERS IN
PASSAGEWAY
Police Pursue into House Seller OF
Lottery Tickets Who Secures
Them In Narrow
Room

The Imprisonment of two patrolmen
in a narrow passageway in a house in
Chinatown and fight over the possess
sion of a bunch of keys with third
patrolman was the experience of Quong
Sing, who pleaded guilty in Police JUS
tice Frederickson's court yesterday to
a charge of violating the lottery ordt-
nance.
Sing is alleged to have made prac-
tice of peddling lottery tickets from a
small black leather suitcase. He was
seen by Patrolmen Browning and Err
vim and chased for several blocks. Sing
entered a narrow passageway in the
rear of % and "a Apablasa street with
the officers almost within reach of him.
Sing rushed through a doorway and
into a smaller room. The officers fol-
lowed him in and a door through which
they had entered slammed shut and
was secured by a spring lock on the
outside. Sing hurried through another
door, and before the officers could
reach him closed the door and locked
IL, making Ine OllCSlS ~ iiaoiiSAS
Sing then attempted to hide his grip
containing the lottery paraphernalia by
giving to another Chinese, who low
cred a string from a second story win
dow. The cord was too short, and
while Sing was making frantic efforts
to reach it Patrolman Pautz appeared.
Sing tried to get away, but Pautz,
who had seen the chase and could find
no trace of the other patrolmen, de-
manded to know what had become of
them.
Sing refused to tell him and Pautz
had a struggle with the Chinese and
obtained the latter's keys and released
the imprisoned officers, who were try
ing to force their way through the
heavy doors.
Sing admitted he had sold lottery
tickets and paid the $50 fine which
was imposed by Justice Frederickson.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-03
[By Associated Press.I

CHICAGO, June 2.-Mystery sur
rounding the death of Mrs. Nora Jane
Cleminson was brought nearer solu-
ton today, it is believed, when Capt.
of Police Thomas Kane announced
that he would examine woman and
a man whom he believed would be
able to give some information concern
ing the domestic relations of DR.. Glenn
inson and his wife.
According to Capt. Kane, Cleminson
told him today that Mrs. Cleminson
had tried to commit suicide two weeks
ago by taking chloroform.
The physician declared he had found
an empty chloroform bottle and had
asked her about it.
She denied having used any of the
poison and the physician said he be-
lieved her.
When he found her dead on last
Sunday morning he declared he de-
cided to tell a burglar story because
he did not think any post-mortem
would be held and that his story would
be believed.
Police Capt. Kane this afternoon
declared that DR.. Cleminson had made
sensational disclosures to him.
chicago's Worst Crime
"If what the doctor told me proves
true, several others besides the pris-
oner are implicated in the death OF
Mrs. Cleminson.' said Capt. Kane.
According to Cleminson's story" the
police officer continued, 'the crime
which brought this young woman to
her grave is one of the worst in the
history of Chicago"
DR. Cleminson was taken before
Municipal Judge Bruggemeyer late to-
day for a preliminary hearing.
The case was continued until June 9.
The attorney for the defense wished
an immediate trial, but on request of
the prosecution for more time to OBJ
tain evidence the continuance was
granted.
Bail for Clemlnson was refused. Be-
fore the hearing Police Capt. Kane
had another prolonged interview with
DR.. Cleminson.
Strychnine for Suffering
"Dr. Cleminson told me-" he said,
that he and his wife were of differ
ent temperaments. He said he asso-
ciated with other women and that
long ago he and his wife had agreed
to go in opposite directions, but for
their children's sake they were to keep
up appearances before strangers.
HE said that on the night of his
wife's death he had given her strych-
nine to relieve suffering Previously
he had told me he never gave her
medicine
"He said she had summoned a spe-
cial doctor whenever she was i'll. He
also told of a poisonous mixture he
had made up for a friend which con-
tanned choral. This, he declared, his
wife knew Of The compound, he said,
contained twenty grains Of chlorai."
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-03
OBSTRUCTION IN RIVER MAY
BE SUNKEN TREASURE SHIP
Government Officials Are Agitated by
Helmets Found in Waters of
the Delaware

CHESTER, Pa, June 2.-Government
officials are agitated over the discovery
of an obstruction in the Delaware
river in the vicinity of Fort Miffin,
which they think may prove to be a
treasure ship.
While a government boat was work.
ing in the vicinity yesterday the sue
tion pump brought UP several helmets,
such as were worn by English soldiers,
and other equipment
This discovery has led to the belief
that the obstruction is one of the boats
which brought gold to this country to
pay the British soldiers during the
war of 1912 and which was sunk at this
point.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-03
pl,n TempIe for Rockefeller

NEW YORK, June 2.-An important
construction company here announced
last night that it had undertaken the
construction of fountain, arbor and
temple" on the estate OF John ID.
Rockefeller at Pocantico hills and adj
Joining the new $250,0 castle A mem
her of the construction company said
that it was his understanding that the
temple was to be a private chapel for
the members of the Rockefeller family.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-03
EASTERN

Philadelphia street railway strike assumes
alarming proportions; women and children
Join mobs and beat strikebreakers; cars are
set on fire and frequent riots cause reign OF
terror.
Obstruction in Delaware river believed to be
sunken treasure ship
Charges made against judge and lawyer In
Texas declared unfounded.
Secret service men at Washington discover
clever counterfeit certificates.
wireless reports to New York tell of suicide
aboard steamship of wealthy lawyer of
Gotham.
Lemonade to become beverage of United
States senators.
Mob Of workmen in New York tries to bury
two detectives alive.
Brewers in national convention denounce the
tactics of Anti-Saloon league.
Chicago's police officials say death of Dr..
Cleminson's wife presents startling phases.
Five hundred thousand dollars lost by floods
in Black hills.
New president of Harvard college honored
by Columbia.
Mothers of Chicago are warned not to juggle
babies or use nursing bottles.
Woman plays piano and talks so much that
she is declared insane by neighbors in New
York.
Senators adopt resolutions to hold night ses-
sions and expedite tariff revision.
So-called finance kings ordered to testify
in famous Panama libel case at Indianapolis.
Vice President Baglin of United Copper com
pany dropped from directorate and released
from Tombs prison Heinzes books still miss
ing
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-03
COAST

Trial of Pat Calhoun rapidly approaches
end witnesses conclude important testimony
Judge and Heney have clash
State militia ordered to McCloud, Cal, to
prevent threatened destruction of property;
Italian strikers capture power plant and leave
city in darkness; all wires severed
Burglar hangs himself at Folsom while Ill
in penitentiary sawmill.
Architect at San Francisco cuts Wrists IN
effort to end life, but may be saved.
Former secretary of Natives Sons lodge must
answer charge of embezzlement.
Warships at Seattle to proceed to Mare Is
land for repairs
Pacific Mail company's steamer service to
Panama to be reduced
Large shortage discovered in national bank
at Lewiston, Idaho.
Prisoner at San Rafael confesses he cruelty
beat and robbed sleeping couple at Sausalito.
Second day of Seattle's Alaskan exposition
marked by many social entertainments
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-03
FOREIGN

Miss Beatrice Thaw, half-sister of slayer Of
stanford White, to be married to marquis in
Rome today.
School mistresses tour Europe with police
nina.
Anarchists in Germany oppose sect affilia-
ton
Emperor William and czar to have con-
ference high seas.
Pope Piux observes seventy-fou birth
day.
Japanese strike in Hawaii much weakened
and many strikers leave Islands for other
countries.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-03
THE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity:
Fair Thursday, continued warm; light
north winds, changing to south. Maxi
mum temperature yesterday, 81 de-
grees; minimum, 60 degrees.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-03
WOMAN'S DEATH
DARK MYSTERY
OFFICER SPEAKS OF STRANGE
CASE IN CHICAGO
Sensational Disclosures Said to Have
Been Made and Detectives
Search for Several Who
Are Accused

CHICAGO, june 2.-MOrphino caused
the death of Mrs. Cleminson, according
to preliminary report made tonight.
Dr. Cleminson had said his wife was
killed by chlorofOrm and that he also
suffered i'll effects from chloroform ad-
ninistered by robbers.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-03

Immediately on receipt of this tele-
gram Governor Gillett ordered Adju-
tant General Lauck. to send the troops
that have been held in the armories
since last night out of the city as soon
as possible.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-22
QUINN WANTS
To BE SHOWN
STATES HIS SIDE OF THE CASE
Automobile Man Contends That
Proposed Auto Rates Are
Not Too High.
STATES HIS SIDE OF THE CASE

"There is no law compelling the own
er of an automobile to take out a
license to carry passengers, said Su-
pervisor Jim Quinn yesterday. "We we
paid a license, but show me law on
the books which compels an auto man
to take out such a license. Hacks?
Yes, the law says hacks, but not autos.
CHOW, as to this ordinance fixing the
rates for auto and hack hire Show
me where the rates are too highg 1t
may be true that the rate is raised
here and there, but in the main it s
what should be charged There is no
city in the United States which pro-
vides as fine ears as you see on the
auto stands in Honolulu. Where do
they put out a $4,000 car on the main
land just to carry passengers? Not in
New York, not in Washington, not in
Chicago and not in San Francisco.
"Take my own ear, $4,000 ear, take
Continued on Page F1ve)
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-22
TAFT To PROBE
CUSTOMS FRAUDS
Will Have Talk Tomorrow With
Loeb, Macveagh and
WiCkerSham.
fBy Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, November o.
President Taft, William Loeb Jr., col.
lector of the port of New York, Secre-
tary of the Treasury MacVeagh and At
torney- General Wickersham will hold a
conference tomorrow to decide upon
further action in connection with the
customs frauds that have been unearth-
ed by Loeb.
Loeb is still actively engaged in run
ing down those who have been connect
ed with the gigantic frauds against the
government. Since he began his inves-
LEGATIONS, over two hundred members
of the customs force at New York have
been discharged from the service for
completely in the frauds and a large
number of indictments have been re-
turned by the grand jury.
President Taft and his subordinates
intend to make thorough investigation
of the whole conspiracy to defraud the
government. This will take in not only
the illegal actions of the customs en-
ployes, but the completely of the big
sugar men Of the East who have been
cheating the government by short
weighing their sugar imports.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-22
JOHN JACOB
AsTOR SAFE
Reported to Have Arrived in
Yacht NourmahaI at
San Juan.
WIRELESS MESSAGE CAUGHT
Millionaire and His Vessel Were
Not Lost in Great Storm
at Sea.
WIRELESS MESSAGE CAUGHT
(By Associated Press.)

WILLEMSTAD. November 2o.-The
yacht Nourmahal, with John Jacob
Astor on board, is reported to be
safe. 1t : reported that she arrived
at San Juan on November Is.
TAMPA, Florida, November 22-The
wireless station at Guantanamo has
overheard a conversation which con-
firms the report that John Jacob AS
tors private yacht, which it was fear
ed had been lost in the storm. is safe.
Mr.. Astor left Bermuda shortly be-
fore the great storm that swept the
seas off the Atlantic coast, and up TO
yesterday no news was received from
or of him. 1t was feared that the yes
sci had gone down, and these fears
were added to by the report of two
revenue cutters, despatched to search
for the vessel, that they had sighted
a submerged wreck. The fears for the
safety of the millionaire and his crew
have been dissipated by the report that
she has reached port in safety. Mr..
Astor was on his way back to New
York after an absence during which
Mrs. Astor obtained divorce from
him.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-22

The above cable to The Advertiser
viii be good news to most of the people
of Hawaii who have been anxiously
waiting to learn Secretary Ballinger s
attitude on the two important questions.
There has, of course, been some differ
ence of opinion as to the ACCESSIBILITY
of the suspension of the coastwise ship
ping laws, but the general belief in Ha-
wall is that they should be suspended
for the good of the Territory. 1t has
been borne in on Hawaii that the peo-
pIe here are bearing an unjust burden
in being prevented from patronizing
whatever passenger vessels touch here
except those flying the American flag.
Thousands of tourists who wished to
visit Hawaii have been prevented
through inability to get passage to the
Islands. while many of the residents of
this Territory have been kept on the
mainland for weeks and even months
after they were ready tor come home,
for the same reason. The Pacific Mail
agents at San Francisco, it is reported,
are discouraging travel to Hawaii and
exhibit great unwillinguess to book
travellers for Honolulu.
The commercial bodies of Honolulu
have gone on record as favoring the
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-22
LOCAL CHINESE
MAKES CHICAGO
GIRL VERY HUH

The following news item appeared in
the Coast papers and refers to a young
Honolulu Chinese who arrived here last
week on the Siberia:
SAN FRANCISCO. November 5.-P.
Zane of Chicago. a forestry expert on
his way to the Hawaiian Islands, met
with rude shock in police court yes
terday when arraigned on the charge
Of aeeosting a young woman on the
street.
"Why did you insult this woman -
sternly demanded his honor.
''Why, she is my sweetheart and we
are engaged" said Zane.
1--WE are not engaged. - chimed in
the fair complainant. 81 knew him
IN Chicago, that 5 ALL
"She 5 wearing my engagements
ring" insisted Zane.
Its just common jade ring. such
as you wear, your honor. There Is no
engagement and 1 don I see why he
wants to poster a married woman. =
- Married!' put IN Zane. Heavens.
didn I know YOU were married. -
"WeIl, / am, and that was nv hus-
hand with me when Won insulted me. -
The woman. who was formerly Miss
Birnie L. House. then explained that
she had married George Richards, a
soldier, twenty-four hours before Zane
aecosted her and that they were on
the way TO he Philippines The ease
was dismissed.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-22
Secretary of the Interior Favors
Measure for Relief of Hawaii
and Urges Amendment of the
Territorial Land Laws.
Especial Gable to The Advertiser.)

WASHINGTON, November 21.-Secretary BaInger recon-
mends to congress the temporary suspension of the coaswse
shipping laws far they apply to passenger traffic to and
from Hawaii From the information he has the Secretary
WINGED that under the present conditions the application of the
CoasWse laws Hawaii works great hardship the people
of the Territory well the general travelling public and he
believes that these laws should be suspended " such time
there enough vessels flying the American flag to furnish AIDE
quate passenger accommodations to and from the Islands The
recommendation of Secretary Banger will be placed before
gress when the national legislature again next MONTH
and appears probable that congress will adopt his view of the
matter and take action accordingly
Secretary Banger also recommends the amendment of the
Hawaiian land laws along the lines laid down by the territorial
legislature at the special session held at Honolulu recently The
concurrent resolution adopted by the Hawaiian legislature recon-
mendng to congress bill for the amendment the Organic Act
has reached Washington and Secretary Balnger approves
general the land law provisions His recommendation of the
amendment of the Hawaiian land laws will be presented to
gress when that body convenes.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-22
Government of the United States
May Punish President
OF Nicaragua.
WARSHlPS ORDERED TO SAIL
Marines Are Being Hurried to
the South American
Country.
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, November 22.--See-
rotary of State Knox has announced
that demand has been made upon
Nicaragua for reparation for the kill
ing Of the two Americans, Cannon and
Grace, who were shot last Thursday
along with FIVE hundred other prisoners
killed by order of President Zelaya.
The government does not intend to
condone the breach of international
law committed by the Nicaraguan
President, and Zelaya and his govern
ment must make due reparation, so far
as reparation for death can be made,
or take the consequences, which prom
Use to be serious.
Prompt and effective steps are be-
ing taken TO enforce the demand made
upon President Zelaya by Secretary
Knox, who is acting IN accordance with
the attitude taken by President Taft.
The cruiser Buffalo has been ordered
to proceed Immediately from Magda-
lena Bay to Panama, and it is believed
she will take marines with her, who
can be landed in case the demands of
4 the United States are not complied
with, and to protect American in
/ terests.
| PHILADELPHIA, November 22.--Re-
pairs on the armed transport Prairie,
which is in the navy yard here, are be-
ing rushed on orders from Washington.
1t is expected that as soon as she caa
be got ready she will sail for Panama
with 400 marines, who will be landed,
if necessary, to enforce the demands
made upon President Zelaya of Nieara-
qua for reparation for the shooting Of
the two Americans who were executed
November Is.
The Prairie is transport carrying
ten guns, and is in the special service
class.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-22
HOW SCHOOLBOYs
WROTE HISTORY
Dibble Had LahainaIuna Pupils
Collect Facts for Story of
Sandwich Islands.

1t ism t always the newest and most
up-to-date things that are the best.
That is particularly true of books,
which generally do not become classics
until after many years have proved
their worth. And of books, it is often
particularly true of histories. A history
written today of the events of cen
fury ago would of necessity have to
depend for its accuracy largely upon
earlier histories, whereas history writ
ten while the events related were still
fresh in the minds of the people and
could be obtained at frst-hand would
have obvious advantages over the one
written later.
1t is with this in mind, perhaps, that
Thos. G. Thrum has just republished
" A History of the Sandwich Islands, -
by Sheldon Dibble Dibble wrote his
history more than sixty-six years ago,
but it is still regarded as the chief
authority along many lines, and its
Y 'iAS'tAoA pldSSS VALUABLE F0IuIu6
at the service of the reading public.
The authors preface, written after
the completion of the book, was signed
at Lahainaluna on April IS, 1913. He
says:
1T Is proper that some account
should be given of the manner in which
this volume came into existence Be
ing connected with the Mission Semi
nary at Lahainaluna, and being called
TO teach history as one branch of nv
department of instruction. it occurred
to me as quite Objectionable that the
scholars, whilst they were becoming ac-
qualnted with other nations, should re-
main in a great degree of ignorance of
their own. Accordingly, in 1886. 1
made some effort to collect the main
facts of Hawaiian history There were
but few records, and those recent. Most
important events were afoat in the
memories of the people and fast pass
ing into Oblivion. If they were TO be
preserved, it was time they were col
lected.
The method which I took to collect
the facts was as follows: | first made out
a list of questions, arranged chronology
eally according TO the best of my knowl-
edge. | then selected ten Of the
best scholars of the seminary and form
ed them into a class of inquiry. / met
them at an appointed k9ur, gave them
Continued On Page Two.)
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-22
GUARDSMEN OUT
FOR MANEUVERS
First Regiment National Guard
of Hawaii, Put Through
Their PAGES.

Regimental and company drill formed
the basis of maneuvers of the First
Regiment, National Guard of Hawaii.
at Kapiolani Park yesterday, the
guardsmen being put through their
PAGES by Colonel Zeigler, commanding
officer of the regiment. 1t was also the
first occasion on which Sergeant Fred
Bancroft, Fourth Infantry, l. ). Army,
appeared to watch maneuvers in his ca
pacity as regular army attache with the
militia of this Territory.
The regiment, six companies and the
hospital detachment, went TO the park
by trolley. The forenoon was devoted
largely to regimental maneuvers, after
which time was taken out for lunch
In the afternoon the regiment broke
into companies and maneuvered IN ex-
tended order. skirmish, and other for
nations.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-22

temporary suspension of the coastwise
shipping laws. The merchants associa-
ton, it is true, is not thus on record
at present, having reseinded it's action
along that line when promises were
made by Manager Schwerin of the Pa
cife Mail that ample passenger accom-
modations would be provided Mr.
Schwerin failed TO keep his word, and
now the merchants association is about
to take the question up again. At the
last meeting of the association the mat
ter came up and it was referred to the
board of governors for action at their
next meeting.
The chamber of commerce has adopt
ed resolutions favoring the suspension
of the coastwise shipping laws, and the
promotion committee is strongly in
favor of such action and has for some
time been urging the other commercial
bodies to pass resolutions along that
line
Secretary Ballinger S recommendation
will probably be enough to insure con
gressional action, especially in view of
the fact that a large number of the
congressman have visited Hawaii and
realize what a handicap the eoastwise
laws are to the Islands under present
conditions.