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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
HENEY PREPARES CHARGES
AGAINST PATRICK CALHOUN
Prosecutor Leaves Tedious Examiia-
ton of 'TaIesmen to Attorney
John O'Gara

SAN FRANCISCO, March 24.-Fran-
els ]. Heney, assistant district attorney
in charge of the prosecution of Patrick
Calhoun, charged with bribing public
officials, is engaged in preparation Of
the case against the indicted street car
president. He was not in attendance
at either session of the trial today, the
interrogation of talesmen being con-
Quoted for the people by Assistant Dis
trict Attorney John O'Gara.
While no predictions have been made
as to the time required to complete the
jury, which now consists of six sworn
and three temporarily passed to await
the next exercise of peremptory chal-
lenges, it is believed the taking of
testimony will begin in less than an
other month.
Fourteen talesmen were examined to-
day and nearly all were disqualified be-
cause of opinions relating to various
issues in the case.
The greater part of the afternoon
session was devoted to John H. Gray,
a life insurance agent. who had been
a supporter of the prosecution and who
was finally excused upon challenge by
the defense after some heated eX-
changes between Mr.. O'Gara and Earl
Rogers of the defense.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
AWAKES SUDDENLY:
SHOOTS His WIFE
LECTURER IN FRENZY At
TACKS SCHOOL TEACHER
Woman Believed Fatally Injured as
Result of Bullets Fired by Ex-
ponent of "Mysticsms
of kipling"

SAN FRANCISCO, March "a
Aroused from his slumber early today,
Thomas w. Grant, formerly an expert
accountant BIT. more recently a lect-
urer on 1.-The Mysticisms of Kipling,"
seized a revolver and fired three shots
at his wife, Kate d. Grant, teacher
In the Fremont Grant school.
Two of the shots took effect, one in
the right hip and another in the alb
domen. The wounded woman is in
critical condition at sanitarium.
The shooting occurred in the Grant
home on Baker street where Grant
was arrested and taken to the central
police station. He expressed remorse
for his act which he says was COM
mitted in moment of feverish frenzy
caused by his sudden awakening.
He had been i'll with la grippe and
was troubled with cataracts on both
eyes which were to be operated on next
Saturday. For several nights recently
he had been delirious at times and has
been watched over by his wife.
Mrs. Grant says that when she
arose this morning her husband looked
so strange as he lay asleep that she
feared to disturb him. She says that
she knows he had no intention of shoot
ing her and did not realize what he
had done until he came to his senses.
Grant is held in detinue at the city
prison, but no charge has been placed
against him. He Is a great admirer
of Kipling, and recently spoke on the
works of that author before the Cali
fornia club.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
AMERICAN FASHION SHOW
is OPENED IN NEW YORK
Prominent Tailor Issues Prediction as
to What Styles Will Be for
Next Summers Wear

NEW YORK, March 24.-With mer-
chant tailors gathered from all parts
of the United States, the American
style and fashion show opened In New
York yesterday and will continue until
Friday.
one well known tailor sums up the
pYediction for summer styles as follows:
"The style this summer will be
plain, soft, well tailored garments.
While some tailors stick to the college
STYLES and make snappy stuff, the men
who pay $S5 and up for suits want the
money to show in real tailoring, not
In gewgaws."
There are some startling garments
among the exhibits, among them an
evening coat made with "hips" and the
Taft overcoat, which contains enough
cloth for a small circus tent and which
coincidently is sent by Charles H. Taft
of Erie, Pa, a cousin of the president,
and a smoke-colored suit from Pitts
burg.
The ssloudest" garment in the coliec-
tion is coat from Kansas City.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
PEOPLE OF SHARON
BELIEVE OTHERS ARE.
INVOLVED IN PLOT

SHARON, Pa, March 24.-Believing
that the most interesting part of the
story of the kidnapping of Willie Whitla
is yet to come, the people of Sharon are
waiting in eager expectancy for the
positive Identification of all the persons
arrested at Cleveland.
That others besides those who are
now charged with the crime are impli-
Gated in it Is doubted by few here, and
the discovery of the others in the case
promises a sensation when the facts be-
come known.
That there would be an effort to pre-
vent the making public of names which
may be involved in the case was sur
missed today by reason of activity in
certain lines, but the probability is that
the parties in custody will not be per-
mitted TO withhold the names of other
persons implicated when the case comes
to trial.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
EXPLORER CAUGHT
IN NORTHERN ICE
STEFFANSON TRAPPED AMONG
ARCTIC FLOES
Expedition from American Natural
History Museum Meets Many
Disasters off Flazman
Island Coast

SAN FRANCISCO, March 24.-Ex-
plorer v. Steffanson, connected with
the American Museum of Natural His
tory, has been scaught in the ice foes
off Flazman island and will have to
remain some time in the frozen north.
This information was received here
today in a message from Dawson. to-
gether with the news that the whaling
schooner Rose Hise is also fast in the
ice.
After several months of hardship
Steffanson is reported to have started
in a small craft to obtain supplies
from the whaling fleet at Point Bar
row.
The whalers failed to appear and
Steffanson started in search Of them.
When forty miles off Flazman island
his sloop was imprisoned in the ice.
He may have to abandon his vessel
to make his way to some native set
Element. 1t was near Flazman island
that the bark Duchess of Bedford,
carrying the Leffingwell ex-
petition, was wrecked.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
COLLIER JUSTIN TAKES ON
COAL FOR VOYAGE SOUTH
Will Replenish Bunkers of Pacific
Fleet at MagdaIena Bay.
Monitor Repaired

MARE ISLAND NAVY YARD, CAL,
March 24.-The collier Justin now Is
coaling at the navy yard, and will leave
at an early date for Magdalena bay to
replenish the coal bunkers of the cruis-
ers of the Pacific fleet.
The monitor Cheyenne, which has
been here undergoing minor repairs for
the past two weeks, will be released
from the drydock tomorrow and will
sail Immediately for San Pedro.
An order of the navy department
calls fora continuation of the oil burn
ing experiments which have been in
progress during the past three months.
1t is expected the experiments will
be continued for year, possibly in
GLIDING a trip to Honolulu by an oil
burning vessel.
The result of these experiments will
determine whether or not oil burning
furnaces will be adopted for battle-
ships. The tests thus far are reported
to have been satisfactory.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
WOMAN KILLED AS HORSE
PLUNGES AGAINST TRAIN
Girl Also Is Seriously Injured by Act
Of Frightened steed at Gen.
traIia, Wash.

CENTRALIA, Wash, March 24.-The
plunge of a horse into a Northern Pa
cific freight train last evening resulted
in the death of Miss Anna Haines Of
Napavine, the serious injury of Miss
Clara Lindsey and the severe shaking
up of Fred Lindsey.
The marty was driving from Napa-
vine to this city when the accident
occurred. Lindsey stopped the horse
to await the passing of the freight
train. when suddenly the horse plunged
into the train.
Lindsey tried to control the animal,
but without success, and they were all
thrown out of the buggy. which was
broken into fragments.
S. e. Baker, who lives near the
scene, witnessed the accident and sum-
moned aid. Miss Haines was dead
when her body was picked up. The
horse had to be shot.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
SAN DIEG0ANS NOMINATE
CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR
Southern City Soon to Adopt Des
Molnes' Commission Form OF
Government

SAN DIEGO, March 24.-Mayor
John r. Forward and Grant Conard
will be the candidates for mayor at
the municipal election April 8, at which
time San Diego will elect officials for
a commission form of government on
the Des Moines plan.
Yesterdays primaries resulted IN
Forward and Conard receiving the
highest number of votes.
Following is the complete mayoralty
vote:
Kirkwood, Socialist, 1889.
Ten candidates for the five vacancies
on the codncilmanic board and like
number for the school board were also
chosen.
The surprise OF the election was the
light vote cast in the afternoon. After
the morning had indicated one of the
heaviest votes in the history of the
city the voting became light, only $50
votes being cast out of an estimated
registration of 1900. 1t is thought the
fun voting strength will be shown at
the election, April 8.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
POL YGAMIST TELLS HOW
HE DECEIVED HIS WIVES
Man Arrested in Los Angeles, After
Conscience Smote Him, Ex-
plains to Court

SAN DIEGO, March 24.-Rolla Har-
ris Works, the confessed bigamist,
yesterday told Justice Thorp how he
came to marry two women without the
formality of a divorce.
His first wife, he said, was Altha A.
Chapman, whom he married in San
Francisco December Is, 1904. On Oc-
tober /, 1908. he left her at Auburn and
came here, where he wooed and won
Miss Maude Victoria Wheeler, whom
he married December 4, 1908.
latter deciding had done wrong,
gave myself up to the prosecuting at
torney at Los Angeles" Works told the
court.
He was bound over for trial in the
superior court.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
WILLIE WHITLA
RECOGNIZES HIS
TWO CAPTORS
Continued from Page One,

cannot escape entirely. as we could ar
rest them and try them on the charge
of blackmail. We shall watch the
case closely"
While The grand jury was examining
Whitla the boy remained in the wit
ness room with his mother.
II had a good time, because they
were nice to me-" he said. 1.-THE hard
est part was when the man made me
walk five miles near home. After that
we rode on trains. He gave me candy
and lots of good things to eat.
at didn't like being in the house so
much, but they said I was sick. The
first time I saw the woman was at the
house where they kept me. She was
dressed like a nurse"
The police today located the house in
which the boy was held while in Cleve-
land. It Is the Granger" down.
town apartment house of the better
order. The woman and man rented a
suite on the second floor front.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
ADMIRAL EVANS
DISCUSSES WAR
FIGHTING BOB" SAYS COAST
NEEDS 20 WARSHIPS
RUssIA's DEFEAT DUE TO NOM
CONCENTRATION s.
Noted Naval Commander Declares
Germany Is Not Building Dread
naughts for Pastime-Confi-
dent of British


TACOMA, March 24,-Rear Admiral
Robley D. Evans is here today and in
an interview said:
1--WE need twenty battleships on the
Pacific coast With such force this
coast is safe from any attack. L do moi
believe in dividing the Atlantic fleet in
order to send ships to the Pacific.
1--WE should concentrate our forces
The danger of characterization was
fully demonstrated by Russia's failure
+ on the sea in her combat with Japan.
Discussing the question of possible
war between Germany and Great
Britain, Rear Admiral Robley d. Evans
said to the Associated Press:
"Under existing conditions I think
there can be only one opinion respect
ing the outcome of a naval war be-
tween England and Germany. 1t is a
delicate question to discuss, as l have
numerous German acquaintances, but
on the other hand some of my dearest
friends are British officers, and after
all blood is thicker than water.
at is certain Germany is not build
ing her new navy for her health. TIC
an outsider 1t looks as il England gave
Germany a great opportunity when the
lords of the admiralty quit building
certain types of warships and started
the Dreadnaught class. 1t enabled the
Germans to start out on a more equal
footing in the ship building race.
have no fears about Britain maintain
ing the lead
War Vessel of Future
"Dreadnaughts or larger vessels OF
the same type are the war vessels of
the future at least for the first class
European powers. These will decide the
fate of nations. Torpedo boats and tor
pedo boat destroyers will always have
the lead.
"They will be retained to make nerv-
Gus men even more uncomfortable.
Aeroplanes, destined, no doubt, to
reach perfection will also play the same
role, especially at sea. No doubt they
may do effective service on land, but
I have my doubts regarding their eff
ficacy elsewhere You can anchor an
aeroplane to the top of a tree but can't
hitch it to the crest of wave in a
storm.
1.-THE real scouting at sea will be done
by the aid of fast cruisers and by
wireless telegraph. These will be, the
guards of the battleships.
"Oriental fleets will never wage a
never afford to fight far from their
base because their line of communica
ton would soon be cut.
IT don't think Japan ever dreamed of
fighting the United States. The Anglo
Japanese alliance is a guarantee of
peace. England is her banker and the
United States virtually feeds England.
Just figure that out.
But it is only a question of time
until Japan and Russia fight il out
again."
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
PURCHASE LARGE AREA TO
CONSTRUCT POWDER PLANT
Former State Senator Sells 11oo Acres
for Factory to Be Built at
Antioch, Cal.

ANTIOCH. Cal, March 24-The Cali
fornia powder works, the new company
promoted by John Birmingham, is to
be located. at this place.
A tract Of land containing HOO acres,
four miles south of town, together with
right of way formerly used as coal
railroad to the water front. and large
wharf, have been purchased from Tor
mer State Senator G. M. Belshaw.
Engineers will survey the road to the
property to change it to standard
gauge.
Several veins of coal have been
opened to the property, and 1t is ex-
pected to use this fuel to generate elec-
tricity for power and light purposes.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
Three Found Drowned

SIMSBURG, Conn.,. March 24.-The
body of Mrs. Amos Miller and her two
children were found in the Farming
ton river this morning. The children
had been tied together before drown
ing ensued. Through note left by
Mrs. Miller it is believed she took
their lives and her own while mentally
deranged.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
Conference Successful

STOCKTON, March 24.-There are
more than 100 delegates attending the
Epworth league conference, and the
institute is a decided success, with 106
enrolled in the classes. William w.
Guth of the University of the Pacific,
Rev. Carl NJ. Warner and George A.
Miller are in charge of the three
classes. This afternoon the visitors
were taken sightseeing to the insane
asylum, and tonight Rev. A. c. Bane
Of San Francisco delivered a temper
anca address.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25

WASHINGTON, March 24.-The gov
eminent has taken important steps to
stop the waste of fuel resources Of the
country by making test of the coal
of the Rocky mountain region at the
geological survey plant in Denver,
Colo, to determine what Goals Of this
region are capable Of making coke that.
can be used by the great metallurgi-
cal interests Of the west.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
FREDERICK DORR ESCAPES
CHARGE OF EMBEZZLEMENT
Broker Of Los Angeles Dismissed on
Failure of Complainant to
Prosecute

SAN FRANCISCO, March 24.-Fred-
erick Dorr, formerly a prominent brok-
err, with offices in San Francisco, Los
Angeles and other cities, and who re-
Gently was forced to retire from busi-
ness, accused of embezzlement, will
escape prosecution.
The complaining witness, H. Fl. Nor
wood, refused to swear to complaint
against Dorr in Judge Deasy's court to-
day and Prosecuting Attorney Ward
moved for a dismissal of the case,
which was granted.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
Rescued at Sea

SAN DIEGO, March 24.--After hav-
ing been at sea in an open boat for
more than sixty hours, John Edwards
of La Jolla was yesterday rescued
by the tug Fortuna and returned to
La Jolla, where he was given a DEM
onstration by almost the entire popu-
lation of that place. He is little the
worse for his narrowing experience.
Edwards was driven to sea in the gale
of Sunday,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
Four Men Surrender

BOSTON, March 24.-Albert S. Miller,
jr., of Worcester Mass, Elmer F..
Smith of Marion, Charles M. Penny
Quick of Worcester and Frank e..
White of Maiden, recently indicted for
conspiracy in an alleged attempt TO
defraud the city by collusive bidding
for structural contracts, surrendered
to the police today.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
Lennon Growers Protest

SAN DIEGO, March 24.--Lemon
growers Of this county have united in
a message to the California delegation
in congress protesting against lemons
being made "scapegoat' in the tariff
bill and demanding that the duty be
raised a half cent instead of a quarter
OF a cent. as in the Payne bill.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25

SAN FRANCISCO, March 24.-The
Merchants exchange received a mes
sage today from South Bend, WASH.
stating that the steamer Shoshone, out
ward bound from that port for San
Francisco last night, shipped a heavy
sea which carried away her deck load,
mainmast and cargo boom. and dam
aged the deck house and washed over
hoard one man, who was drowned. Inc
steamer returned to South Bend for
repairs.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
Sentenced to san Quentin

SAN FRANCISCO, March 24.-Fred-
erick Tetsall, formerly cashier of the
Rosenthal Shoe company, who pleaded
guilty recently to a charge of embez-
element, was sentenced today by Judge
Dunno to three years imprisonment In
San Quentin
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25

The Angelus grill has excellent serv-
ice and better food. Fourth and Spring.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25

II YOU want to go east. c., Haydock. Agent
uiinois Central r. r.. 1ls W. Sixth street.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25

Eat at the Angelus grill.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25

Goes to Paris-Princess Kuni
left Toxic for Paris yesterday. She was
given an enthusiastic farewell at which
all the princes and ambassadors were
present.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-12-31
of the party, but this is denied by

of the party, but this is denied by
the present leaders. They con-
tend thae the leagues only object
is to assist, so far as possible, in
the maintenance of a. high STAN
dard in politics and the abilition
of "boss control" and "poiticol
rings"
The league has indorsed the
initiative and referendum, the
creation of a tariff commission,
the placing of proper control over
corporations, the election of United
States senators by direct vote, the
creation of a state tax commission
and the strengthening of the pri-
mary election law.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-12-31
Additional Locals.

The Woman's Christian Tenn
perance union will meet with Mrs.
Hanson Monday afternoon at 2:3O
All members are requested to be
present. Visitors are welcome,
Services at the Methodist
Episcopal church on Jan. 2, will
have a special feature in the eve-
ning-the pastors subject being,
"Is the Young Man Safep" Good
music for all who attend.
Christmas day was very quietly
observed in Washburn. There
were q number Of home gatherings
and Christmas trees but no large.
parties. The day was crisp and
clear but very few yentured from
the fireside all day. sunday was
g day Of rest and on Monday every
one seemed glad e get down 81
hard work again.
= 81 ~
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Strike Situation the Same.

Fond Dulac, Wis, Dec. o.
That recent strikes are signs of
growing anarchy and that civil
war in this country will follow
them unless present social con-
ditions are changed, is the opinion
of General Edward s. Bragg,
commander of the Iron Brigade.
"The government has not done
its share in suppressing strikes
which have arizen all over the
United States says the general.
"These outbursts are nothing
more than sign of anarchy which
are sounding warnings which
must be needed, If present social
conditions continue civil strife is
inevitable. At times [ think it is
not far away, but again it appears
to be long distance from us.
The French revolution had ought
to serve as an example to the
United States"
General Bragg, who was consul
general of the United States at
Hong Cong, is also of the opinion
that there is little danger of a war
between Japan and Russia. He
says that neither country has any
rightful claim to Manchuria.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-12-31
MeClusky Gazette.

Believing in giving our readers
the best there is, we have ordered
q type sticking machine a Limo
type Junior, at q cost Of over
81, 10000. It will be here in q few
weeks; meanwhile, if onr product
appears bum, u-know we're fixin'
up the fireworks for 1910.
Attorney Otto Grethen was here
during the forepart Of the week
and looked after his interests al
the recent tax sale. He. attempted
to hinder the, continuance of the
sale on the ground that the tax
list had not been ublished5 the
length Of time required BY law,
II is needless g say that the argu-
.ments presented bys this learned
man Of the Law amounted Is about
= g muoh e that which, the little
boy shot q. 7,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-12-31

fire was caused by a defective stove
pipe and occurred at about 1890
when the occupants were asleep
They awoke barely in time to es.
cape with their lives.
B. L. Furlong has fled volun.
tary petition in bankruptcy at the
Office of the clerk of the federal
court at Fargo. In his schedule
Of accounts Furlong places his
liabilities at 81, ,234.59, with assets
at $3.50 of which $40 is claimed
exempt.
Bishop Cowell of Balfour is tax.
ing himself very seriously. The
bishop wants to know Of a commu.
nifty that is cursed with a stalwar!
paper, and wants a red hot insur.
gent sheet, for he is willing to load
plant in a telescope and start in
business immediately-if not soon.
er,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-12-31
Census Soon to * Taken.

The census supervisors in North
Dakota have opened their Offices
and are engaged in arranging for
the preliminaries for the taking Of
the next census, says the James
town Alert. The districts will be
mapped out for the enumerators
and the work of selecting the
enumerators will be commenced
shortly. The compensation will
vary with the duties assigned and
there will be a large number of
persons engaged to do this work.
The government is especially de-
sirous that a more complete and
accurate census than ever before,
be made this year. The pay'is not
large but it is work which every
one who undertakes should de-
termine to do thoroughly and we'll,
and the work coming at this sea-
son of the year will be very ac-
ceptable to many people. It is to
be business census and not q
work entered upon for political
purposes. President Taft has re-
Gently expressed himself fully up
on these lines.