Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-24
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS

Succeeds Treat - Lee Nc
Chung, the treasurer Of Yale univer-
stty, has been selected as treasurer of
the United States TO succeed Charles
II. Treat.
Dies in Fire-Andrew Keltner,
a former resident of st. Joseph, No,
was killed yesterday in a fire which de-
stToyed the Eureka hotel, q two-Story
frame building. Keltner was trying
to enter the burning building to re-
cover his property when the walls fell
in.
Shops Inspected - Railway
shops and an industrial plant at West
Allis, Wis, were visited by the Japan
ese trade commissioners today. A
short call also was made at the Ma
tional Soldiers home. They will leave
on a special train for Chicago to-
night
Killed in Riot-Religious riot
ing at Castro. Spain, yesterday re-
suited in the killing of two men and
the wounding of f1fty-six others. A
religious procession with the local
priest at it's head was attacked and
the priest and another man were
killed.
Elect Commander - The SUI
preme council of sovereign grand in
spectors general for the thirtythird
degree. Scottish Rite of Free Masonry,
northern jurisdiction, elected at Bos-
ton yesterday General Samuel c. Law
renee of Bedford, Mass, sovereign
grand commander.
Aviator Succeeds - A new
American aviator, Dale Hurlburt, has
made several successful aeroplane
flights lately. His machine is differ
ent from existing aeroplanes, mas
much as it travels lengthwise through
the air and has two propellers, one in
front and another behind,
Man Extradited - On the re-
ernor Gillett ordered extradition yes
terday in the case of F. A. Severance,
alias f. p. Ferguson, alias Harry
Lewis, who is wanted in Oregon for
the alleged forgery of a check. Sever
ance is under arrest in San Francisco
Navy Clerk Dies-Frank Nc
Ginley, who held an important posi-
ton in the clerical service at Mare ISL
and navy yard, died yesterday. He had
been in poor health for several months
and a few days ago was stricken by
apopleXy. He had been in the govern
ment service more than twenty years.
Governor Appoints Delegates
Governor Gillett yesterday appointed
five more mining men delegates to the
American Mining congress, which will
meet in Goldfield Nevada, on Septem-
b-r 27. The appointees are G. B. Bra
den, w. l.. Hathaway S. e. Knox, w.
r. Berry and W. T.. Dennison, all of
San Francisco.
Want Receiver - A petition
was filed yesterday in the county cir
cult court by fifteen creditors asking
for a receiver for the Illinois National
Fire Insurance company. 1t alleges
the company Is owned by L. M. Fair
banks. brother of the former vice pres
ident of the United States. Mis-
management is charged.
Sufferers Aided - Consul Cen
eral Hanna, in a report to the state
department yesterday. says food is be-
ing hurried to the food sufferers in
the Mexican district of Monterey.
Clothing and blankets Will follow the
trains as rapidly as possible. This
kind of distribution will be continued
until the railroads are opened.
Priest Recovers-Rev Father
Dennis O'Crowley, head of the Youths
directory of San Francisco, who was
injured recently by an automobile, was
pronounced entirely out Of danger yes
terday Although he Is still at st.
Mary's hospital in San Francisco
expected, according TO his physicians.
where he was taken after the accident,
his temperature is normal and his
complete recovery in a short time Is