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Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-04
BLAMES LIQUOR
MEN WITH GRAFT
ATTORNEY WARNER ATTACKS
SALOON INTERESTS
SAYS CITIES ARE HoTBEDs OF
CORRUPTION AND VICE
Strong Address Made in Temple Au-
ditorium by Lawyer-Says
He Makes Enemies
by Frankness

1.-THE Modern City" was the subject OF
spirited address yesterday afternoon
by Adam Dixon Warner at the Temple
Auditorium. Mr. Warner, who is an
attorney of Los Angeles, flayed the
liquor interests in no uncertain terms
and dealt unsparingly with the graft
element in politics.
Rev. w. D. Lands, pastor of the
Westlake Presbyterian church, pre-
sided and introduced the speaker OF
the afternoon. The collection was de-
voted toward the building of the new
Orphans home at Colegrove, and a neat
sum was raised for that institution.
Mr.. Warner said in part:
1.-The common aCceptation of the word
'city'-in truth and in fact not only the
modern, but the medieval and the
ancient understanding and acceptatior
of the term city is, and was a place
of revelry, riotous living, lust, plundeI
and power. 1t is sad to contemplate
but is is nevertheless true it is so re-
garded in America today. But the
polished American political plundereI
and energetic embezzler of power has
softened his unctuous iniquity by coin
ing a new word to cover his crime
The raw plumber of despOtism has
given away to unctuOus corporatitis
and graftitis. What was formerly very
harshly but correctly called conspiracy
robbery and loot are now euphoniously
called by these modern appellations
What the road agents used to do is
now done by board of directors.
Dice Shaking Vicious
IT think 1 am respected and I know
I have many enemies made by fighting
the saloons and the grafters 1 am here
to talk about this afternoon. At one
MIA 1 /
hated for it. 1t is a good testing time
for Los Angeles. The city has a Won
derful future before it, but graft and
corruption exist as in all large cities.
Il was the means of driving a So
called middle man from large city
and soon afterward / met him in Los
Angeles. His method was to have ii
understood with the patrolmen and
other officials that when a person was
seen walking on the street with him
that person should be arrested on a
trumped up charge, and of course il
would be a man of means, and to clear
himself he would pay over money
which was divided between the officials
But this man was driven out of Los
Angeles, and was shot in San Fran
cisco while he was engaged in his
disreputable work.
1.-THE shaking Of dice at the street
stands is a form of gambling that
should be stopped. I saw a man lose
S35 in as many minutes recently in this
way. This money goes to the grafters
and saloons. I can take you to two
gambling dens on Main street.
"The Seventh and Eighth wards are
the toughest places in Los Angeles or
account of their saloons. But it must
be said Phillips, the w. c. T. U. ant
others wiped out the bad element few
years ago.
"The recall is a great weapon in mu
nicipal affairs, but the Very officials
who are committing the offenses in the
present administration are looking tC
the public for favors in the next elelec-
tion. If the recall is to turn out OF
office the bad men, why not move tc
keep in office the good men?'
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-04
YAQUl RIVER MINE
MAKES SHOWING IN
HIGH GRADE VALUES

NOGALEs, Ariz, Oct. S.-Advices
from Soyopa, on the Yaqui river, are
to the effect that the Noche Buena
mine, in that vicinity, has made fine
show with work but little more than
a year, beginning in June, 1905 Six
veins of ore of very high grade have
been uncovered. Two of them are OF
unusual size.
Upon the eventy-five-foot level
where the veins mentioned have been
developed it is estimated that there is
sufficient ore in sight, ready for stop
ing, to keep in operation goodiy sized
reduction plant for an entire year, and
development continues.
The Noche Buena Mining company
has in hand sufficient funds to erect a
mill, which will be done as soon as
tests by competent experts can be
made to determine what kind of a pro-
cess to install.
When that is determined the mill will
be ordered and it will be pushed to
completion as rapidly as possible,
and it is anticipated that it's wheels
will begin turning early in the coming
year.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-04
RIVALS FOR AFFECTIONS
OF MEXICAN GIRL FIGHT
Compton Constable with Drawn Re-
voIVer Stops ARRAY After Man
Is Stabbed Seriously

Rivalry for the hand of a Mexican
girl caused a quarrel yesterday be-
tween Felix Hernandez and Guada-
lupe Panlandis in Compton, and the
quarrel ended in cutting affray.
Panlandis was slashed across the
throat and lost a great quantity of
blood, but will recover.
The fight was stopped by Constable
NJ. Lopez of Compton township, who
subdued the two men with a drawn
revolver and brought them both to the
county Jail. They will be held pend
ing the filing of charges today.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-04
BOOK GIVES EXAMPLE
or WORK WELL DONE
NEW SECTION OF CALIFORNIA
IN PRINT
La Mesa MiraVilla Enters Field OF
Real Estate, Backed by Strong
Company and Artistic
Prospectus

In Southern California, where big
things are attempted and put through
to a successful finish, one after an
other, day after day, it is obvious that
the best material with which to work
Is to be found here, otherwise the
greater part of these schemes Woulo
fall flat. A booklet setting forth the
merits of the new tract of the Beau
mont Land and Water company, en-
titled La Mesa Miravilla," is an able
specimen of what one of these great
enterprises can do and is doing i'll
Southern California.
The booklet, written and designed py
John D. ReaViS, manager of the COM
pany. has just been issued in an edi-
ton of 1880 copies, 5000 of which Will
go to eastern states for distribution.
La Mesa Miravilla, as explained in
the booklet, is the latest tract OF the
various subdivisions of Beaumont val
ley to be prepared for cultivation ana
sale. 1t is one of the most fascinating
sections of Beaumont, a situation
unique in it's magnificent outlook and
WithaI as fertile in soil and as highly
productive as any other of the match
less tracts of the Beaumont valley.
F1iHN III ElCNdtlSi
This particular ground is hlgh
lying mesa at the convergence of Noble
creek, which wends it's way to the east
and southwark, and of more important
Edgar creek, which skirts it on the
west. From the broad valley of the
south this mesa is easily reached by a
winding ascent. It's somewhat irregu-
lar and rugged contour is one of Its
many attractions. It's elevation is COM
manding, hence the appropriate name
Mesa" high table land-"M Miraviila,'
a view of the village, for truly its ma
jestic heights are sights as rare as the
most scenic section of California
La Mesa Miravilla is ideally located
as regards water. This commanding
mesa, with all these advantages of soil
fertility, ease of access, magniticence
of view, has been subdivided into tracts
each laid out under the personal super
vision of Wilbur David Cook, jr, whose
great ability as a landscape archltect5
is attested by his memorable ana
artistic work on the public parks OF
San Diego, Beverly Hills and other
famously scenic parks. Each tract on
La Mesa Miravilla will have water
under pressure delivered to it in steel
mains, and all lots have domestic ana
irrigation water rights, water certlh-
Gates accompanying purchases.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-04
TO VOTE ON ANNEXATION
OF SECTION WEST OF CITY
Election viii Be Held October 19 to
Decide on Adding Territory
to Los Angeles

Interest is growing in the election
which takes place in this city October
10 to decide for or against the annex
alton of a large section west OF the
city.
Advocates of annexation claim this
territory represents approximately an
tains at least 1900 voters and popu-
lation of 10000 persons. 1t is said
there is little opposition to the pro-
posal that the territory become a part
of Los Angeles,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-04
RARE TROPICAL ANIMALS
ADDED TO EASTLAKE zoo
L. Lindsey of West Adams Street
Presents City with Three
Coat Mondas

Three animals rarely found in
North America have been added to
the zoo at Eastlake park They are
Coat Mondas, or white-nosed raccoons,
and are the gift of L. Lindsey, 221O
West Adams street
The little animals are months old
and in the best of condition. They
have been given into the personal care
of 10. B. Rice, city keeper of animals,
and promise to make valuable and
rare additions to the city's geological
collection.
Lower Mexico was the birth place
of the Coat Mondas, though the
species is seldom found north of the
isthmus of Panama.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-04
A RESPONSIBLE Position

The barefoot boy was proudly tell
ing his friends of a new position his
father has found.
"You couldn't guess what it is if you
tried half day." he declared.
Some said policeman" some said
CANTOR" some said fire department" "
and one little boy said picture show
janitor"
Better than all of them," the proud
boy replied. Hes got one of the best
Jobs in town. He drives a hearse."-
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-04
Times Changes

at seems strange" remarked the
Observer of Events and Things, that
a man and woman can so out and
make frantic love under the same blue
sky and yet they can't live long to-
gether under the same roof."-Yo Yonkers
Statesman.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-04
The Nerve of Himl

She-I see that it has been esti-
mated that rats in England do dam
age to the extent of some S750OO,OOO
annually.
He-Women's nerves come high over
there, don't they ey?-Yonkers States
man.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-04

Land on the west coast of Mexico, Sonora
sinaloa-H. A. Smith. $40 Byrne bldg.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-04

n you want to go east, O. HaydOck. AEt
Illinois Central r. r.. 118 w. Sixth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-03

Mrs. Robert Davidson and son Ivan
returned home last week after two
weeks visit with her sons Joe Of Dau-
vile and Robert of Harvey.
Thomas Miller, wife and baby of
Horton, Kan, have been visiting the
last two weeks with relatives and
friends in Sherrard and Cable.
Drew Donaldson living west Uf
Sherrard, was taken TO the hospital
lest week as he was seriously i'll.
Mrs. Carrie Garland and son Harry
and bride of Des MONIES are visiting
with relatives and friends in Gable and
Sherrard.
Charles Beers will quit as depot
agent after the new year as he has
accepted a position in the First Ma
tional bank at Aledo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-03
Sherrard

Mr.. and Mrs. John Dormady of East
Moline spent Thanksgiving with Mrs.
Dormady's parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Yude.
Miss Gladys Brehmer of Reynolds
visited with her mother, Mrs. Eustis
Brehmer, over Tuesday night. return
ing home Wednesday.
Mrs. James Haddick visited in Mo
line last week with relatives.
Quite a number of the young people
from other towns in this vicinity at
tended the Thanksgiving dance on
Thanksgiving eve.
T. n. Blenkinsopp returned home
Tuesday after a weeks visit in Wis
consin.
Henry Ellis and wife of st. Louis
visited with Mrs Mike Grady one day
last week.
Mrs. John Lawson and son Fred
erick of South Rock Island came We'd
nesday and spent Thanksgiving at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs John O'Mealia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-03
EASIER TO PREVENT

Most physicians are agreed that
the best way to combat most ills is
by the indirect method of stimulating
the body's natural powers in fighting
and destroying the germs of disease
Consumption, for example, is much
easier to prevent than it is to cure,
and throughout the land determin-
ed warfare is being waged to lessen
the danger of infection by this in
sidious disease. Coughs and colds
are a prolific source and should not
be neglected.
At the first sign of cold, steps
should be taken to check 1t at once,
and this can best be done with ia
simple mixture of two ounces on
glycerine, half-ounce of Virgin oil
of Pine compound pure and eff hit
ounces Of pure whisky. These ian
be mixed together in a large bottle.
Shake well and take a teaspooaful
every four hours. 1t is claimed by
the Leach Chemical company of Gin
cinnati, who prepare the Virgin Oil
OF Pine compound pure for dispens-
Ing through druggists, that this mix
ture will break up a cold in "a hours
and cure any cough that is curable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-03
(To be Continued.)
Foster

Mrs. John Bowser visited Tuesday
with her daughter, Miss Mae Bowser.
A farewell party was given Tuesday
evening to Miss Gertrude McKillup at
the home of her sister, Mrs. Gil Stew
art. Miss McKillup will return to her
parents home near West Liberty,
Iowa. Saturday, after having spent the
summer in this vicinity.
Frank Kane spent Sunday at the
home of his sister, Mrs. A. McKillup,
near Muscatine.
Mrs. Flora Morse, who has a posi-
tion as nurse in the Bellevue hospital
in Muscatine. is home for a vacation.
Sunday being Mrs. H. NJ. Whites
birthday, she entertained a few reIa-
tives, among them being Mr.. and Mrs.
James Hartman and Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank MILFORD of Muscatine, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. c. Morse and Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Kranz.
Charles Mewes, Sr., is i'll. His friends
hope he may soon recover. He is II
years of age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-03
By WINCHELL SMITH, Fl
THOMPSON and PAUL ARM:

works were in a fever OF excitement.
The story of the heroic rescue had
been told over and over again. All
knew how Frances voluntarily had
stayed behind on the wrecked yacht &c
share apparently certain death with
the heroic young naval officer. 1t was
plain that she loved him and be loved
her. and all the gossips were strainine
their imeginatioDs to conjure jus!
what would be the result when the
girls lover was tried at the court mar,
tial for the loss of his gun. forged in
her fathers works.
As soon as the Monaghan reached
New York the survivors of the Irvessa
had landed PihckDey hurried to Pitts,
burg on the first train. but Sommers
stayed over a few hours to make the
trip with Frances and her mother
Mr.. Durant had met them there. and
all came on together. The steel man
was not given to many words. Som.
mers was equally undemonstrative
They had wrung each others hands
with mutual respect and esteem. but
there had been no words OF the rela.
ton which all knew must exist be
tween the young officer and Frances
The girl had said nothing. Even her
mother was not in her confidence.
On the trip from New York to Pitts.
burg Mrs. Durant had found time &c
take up the subject with her husband.
"It's no use. George" she said. ed,
ward hasn't a chance. That wreck
killed any feeling she ever had. We
were all IN the wireless room, and
when he began to bungie and send
foolish messages Mr.. Semmers Just
caught him by the collar. pulled him
away from the key and put him out
side. II you had seen Frances face
then you would know Edward was
done. You must give Nr. Sommers ev
cry opportunity to clear himself OF
blame"
George Durant. nodded In agreement
"TH give him every chance, my
dear" he said. "Give him a chance
that's all any man can ask"
Now the day Of Sommers' chance
was at hand. for Mr. Durant had put
his books and the entire force of the
works in charge OF Bradley to ferret
out the truth.
Pinckney, with few hours start
hurried TO the works as fast as posi-.
bic. He wanted to meet Marsh before
the investigation began. He must
know what Marsh had told Bradley
Their stories must agree. But the first
blurted question Drought another sur.
prise TO the chief ctnspirafor
II haEen's aeeg any secret service
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-03
HillSdale

Ben Rah and sister Dena Of Water
town visited Tuesday with their broth
er, John Rah, and family.
William Conrad has sent IN his res
ignation as carrier on mail route No. 1,
to take effect between now and the
first of February.
Willegene Hudson is recovering from
an attack of tonsilitis.
A. B. Huston was awarded a silver
cup for the best display of 10 birds of
White Rocks at the poultry show in
Davenport last week G. l. Markee
also secured a premium on one Of his
White Rock chickens. W. H. Hudson
got a premium on his silver laced Wy
andottes.
Mr. and Mrs. John Benjamin enter
tanned a number of the Hillsdale young
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-03
NEWS OF THE NEIGHBORS

that when Mr.. Schneider became aware
of the stories which had become con-
mon news, he threatened to leave his
wife, and only waited a vindication on
her part of a verification of the stories.
Since that time 1t is alleged that Mrs.
Schneider has been looking for her de-
famer, and In the event the allega-
tions are true, 1t is expected that war
rants will be issued for both parties.
Obituary Record.-Mrs. Johanna Con-
nell passed away yesterday at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas
A Clarke, S23 Davie street. as the re-
suit of the inf1rmities of old age and
other complications. She was born in
Ireland in the year 1881. Four daugh-
ters, Mrs. Margaret Lenox of Rock
Island, Mrs. Johanna Devlin of Daven-
port, Mrs. Thomas A. Clarke of Dav-
export and Mrs. w. A. Watson of
Rome. Ga, four sons, William Connell
of Dubuque, Harry, Frank and George
Connen of this city, 20 grandchildren
and six great-grand-children survive.
The funeral will be held Saturday
lIOIu Tue ISSkQSuCS OL neg
daughter, Mrs. Thomas A Clarke, 1928
Davie street, with services at ST
Mary's church at o'clock Burial
will be made in st. Marguerites GEM
etery.
Mrs. Marie Hass passed away We'd
nesday afternoon at o'clock as the
result of a stroke of paralysis. She
suffered with the first stroke Nov. IS,
and the second one caused her death.
She was born April %, 1867, in Free
port, ILL.,, and had been a resident Of
Davenport for the past II years. Four
brothers, H. Hitler, L. Hitler, !. Hitler
and J. Hitler, all of North Dakota,
three sisters, Mrs. F. Schult of North
Dakota, Mrs. J. Genslinger of Phila-
delphia and Mrs. o. Wright of West
Branch, and her husband, survive. The
funeral was held this afternoon at ,
o'clock from the late residence. 73S
East Fifteenth street. Burial was in
Oakdale cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-03

people at their home Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. Giles were Rock
Island visitors Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E L. Hanson were
Rock Island visitors Saturday.
Mrs. Titterington Of Rock Island and
daughter. Mrs. Thomas F1tzgibbon,
and little son Of Chicago visited last
week at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Tobin.
Little John ScheIl was very sick for
few days last week, but is now on
the road to recovery.
Mrs. e. L. Williams OF Erie celebra-
ted her 18th birthday anniversary
Thursday, Nov. 25, at the home OF her
granddaughter, Mrs. Mamie Daley.
Mrs. C. c. Whiteside Of Rock Island
was a Hillsdale visitor last week for
short time.
John Hauberg of Moline was a Sun
day guest at the home Of his parents.
Mrs. William Sheppard is visiting;
this week in the vicinity Of yuma.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Hudson and
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Markee visited rel-l
atives last week in Rock Island.
Roy and Orcelia Lamphere of Bro
ken Bow, Neb., are visiting at the home
OF their aunt, Mrs. William Donohoo.
Bert Golden of South Dakota is here
on visit with relatives.
At the Poplar Grove sociable Tues
day evening S43 was taken in. A very
good time was had by those present
Ed Sands and Bert Golden sold the
shadows"
Miss Rosa Kuehl. who is teaching
in Buffalo township, spent a few days
CONTINUED on Page Fourteen.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-03
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAP
TIERS.

TIERS.
CHAPTER Lieutenant Sommers,
United States navy, IS ordered to the
,Durant steel works, where a common he
has invented is being cast. He meets
Frances Durant, daughter Of the steel
! CHAPTER IL Edward Pinckney,
rival of Sommers for Miss Durants
hand, as superintendent of the mill con-
spires against Sommers and the success
of his cannon.
CHAPTER uI-Frances reveals that
she ras studied wireless telegraphy.
CHAPTER Iv.-Pinckney decides to
supplant the Sommers gun with one in
ed the Rhinestrom gun by Pinckney.
CHAPTER V-Pinckney and Som
CHAPTER vL-Frances and Som
CHAPTER VIL-Pinckney puts Smith,
Z drunken foreman, in charge of finish
Ing the Sommers gun
CHAPTER VIII-Sommers surprises
Pi1ekney By Appealing at the bnE w0Fk siso
enters the steel mill, as she has heard Of
iou1 play.
CHAPTER x-The drunken foreman
attacks Sommers and ruins the Som
CHAPTER XII Frances goes on
Yachting tour and learns from Pinckney
that the Sommers gun has proved a fall
IRE.
CHAPTER XII.-Bradley, govern
ment detective, starts to discover rea-
Bons why SommerS gun exploded, kill
Ing several men, and sails for America
Mss Durant, her mother, and Pinckney.
CHAPTER XIV.-a s. Monaghan re-
eetves cali for help by wireless from the
Durant yacht. IFvessa. in wild gale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-03

pretty good looking fellow-for a de-
tective. l wonder what's up. | remem-
Der he was around here a month ago"
Ten minutes later the detective was
back in the Office in time to meet
Frances entering with Lieutenant
Sommers.
I'm glad you're here. Miss Durant."
he declared earnestly. Would you
mind if ask you some questions on
investigation"
The girl smiled at the idea.
Twill / mind:' she exclaimed. "You
know I'll do anything in the world
can to clear Mr.. Sommers of any
blame. Have you found out anything
so far?"
Bradley shook bis head.
give got no positive proof. but
think I shall have before this investi-
CATION is over"
"And Mr.. Sommers will be cleared
when he goes before the court OF in
curry at Washington" persisted the
girl.
Bradley bowed.
az certainly hope so, Miss Durant
You know how much l owe to Mr..
Sommers and to you. feel sure he is
innocent of any neglect or wrongdoing.
and You can depend on me TO work my
head OF to clear him. Everything will
from Marsh"
Frances looked surprised.
81 can't think Marsh is guilty" she
admitted anxiously. Hes been in the
works for years. and nothing's ever
been said against him."
Bradley nodded.
81 know all that, Miss Durant. But
may / tell you a secret? I believe
Marsh is the inventor of the Rhine
strom gun. and If can prove that the
rest is easy
"And if you can't?' the girl asked
fearfully.
Bradley smiled with confidence.
81 never let myself look on that
side" he said. NOW I must leave you.
I'll be back in few minutes"
When the door had closed on Brad
ley the girl turned impulsively to Som
mers at her side.
"What will you do If you find they
are against your she asked bluntly.
The man looked at her seriously
ucIS thdt L Sab w thCAs
Frances. Ill be dishonored, disgraced
man."
You mean" she persisted. 'if this
investigation discloses nothing and the
court of inquiry at Washington finds
against you that you will not come
back to mez"
An expression OF pain crossed Som
mers' face, but his answer came out
straight:
"How could l come back to you
dear? A cashiered naval officer. dis
graced for life. couldn't come TO you
couldn't ask that sacrifice of you"
Impulsively the girl had laid hel
hand on his arm.
Then listen. dearest" she said soft
ily. but with determination that woulf