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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-10-19

East Des Moines 0; Des Moines
college 0.
East Des Moines, 6; Grinnell col
lege Al.
East Des Moines, 5; Grinnell high 6.
East Des Moines, g. Ottumwa high
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-20
SHOWS GRATITUDE TO
RETIRING PRESIDENT
Life Underwriters Association Pre-
sents Wilmington with Silver
SerVice-DeIegates Will Be
Sent to Sacramento

twenty-five members of the Life I'm
derwriters' association of Los Angeles
met last night for the purpose of dis
cussing questions of interest to their
profession. 1t was the general senti-
ment of the meeting that the work of
organizing the life underwriters
throughout the country should be TAX
en- up and pushed.
Attorney Frank G. TyrrelI was speak
er of the evening, and on him devolved
the task Of presenting retiring Pres
ident John w. Wilmington with a
handsome silver service, given him by
members of the association in COM
memoration Of his two years of faith
full service.
c. A. Montgomery is the new presi-
dent of the association. Plans for the
furtherance of organization were dis
cussed, and it was decided that Mr..
Wilmington should go to Sacramento,
accompanied by J. N. Russell, jr., and
L. J. Muma of the executive committee,
to represent the life underwriters in
pending legislation affecting the associ-
atoms interests.
Now that Mr.. Wilmington has re-
tired from the active direction he ex-
poets to pass his time travelling about
the country, organizing the life under
writer's of various localities into CO.
operative bodies.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-20
JAPANESE AMBASSADOR
FILES PROTEST; LETTER
TO GILLETT PUBLISHED

WASHINGTON, Jan. Ex-senator
Flint, commenting upon the report pub
lished in Sacramento that President
Roosevelt had taken a hand in the
effort to stop anti-Japanese legislation
before the California legislature, stated
today that the presidents action as
outlined in the Sacramento dispatch
is absolutely correct.
He said the president is determined
that this legislation shall not be en-
acted until after the Californians have
had pointed out to them the injustice
of their attitude toward the japanese.
The president is proceeding on the
theory that Japan has stopped the en-
igration of coolies to this country, and
is doing everything possible to remove
the causes of friction between the two
countries, said Mr. Flint.
It was reported tonight that the Jap
anese ambassador today had made rep
reservations in protest at the White
House.
California senators frequently have
conferred with the president and are
aiding him in holding UP the legislation
pending a full explanation Of the fed
eral governments position in the mat
ter.
That President Roosevelt feels suffi-
GENTLY concerned about the proposed
Japanese legislation in California to
write an important letter to Governor
Gillett is admitted at the White House
today.
The letter was mailed from the White
House three or four days ago and viii.
be received by the governor in day or
so.
The president strongly feels that the
objection to Japanese immigration to
this country is fast being settled in the
agreement between the United States
1COntinued on Page Threel
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-20
MACAR0Nl FACTORY BLOWN
UP BY BLACK HAND BAND
italian and His Family and Four En-,
pIoyes Injured by Collapse of
BuiIding-SeVeraI Arrests
Made

SCRANTON, Pa, Jan. 19.-The maca-
roni factory of Nicholas Fazio in this
city was badly damaged by dynamite
early today, presumably by a ''black
hand' gang, the front of the building
being wrecked.
Fazio and his family and four en-
ployes, who occupied rooms over the
factory and store, were buried in the
wreckage and sustained injuries
Windows were blown out of the Ar
lington hotel and other buildings with
in 200 feet of the explosion.
The failure of two sticks of dynamite
to explode alone saved that section of
the city from serious wreckage.
Seven Italians are under arrest, sus-
pected of the outrage. Three years ago
the place was dynamited after Fazio,
who is wealthy, had ignored repeated
"black hand'' demands for money.
Two Italians are now serving long
terms in the penitentiary for that
crime, Fazio and family furnishing the
evidence against them.
The crime today is believed to be in
revenge for this.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-20

LII day yesterday citizens be-
~ sieged the headquarters of the
IA. Municipal league in the Equitable
building eager to get an invitation to
the meeting to be held in Symphony
hall this afternoon. Cards of admis-
sion were jealously guarded by those
fortunate enough to have them in their
possession.
81 believe they could have given away
enough cards of admission to have as
sured the filing of the largest audi
torium in Los Angeles said a man
who was in search Of a card. 81 want
to be present, but it looks as if I
would have to be content to wait for
the big meetings sure to follow. Re
call petitions will be in equally great
demand by tomorrow night
Stamp Out Vice
zone thing is absolutely certain, F."
said business man who is credited
with being closely in touch with the
movement on foot to start a recall of
Mayor Harper. 1.-The meetings tonlor-
row afternoon will be a scene of en-
thusiasm and determination. A resolu-
ton will be passed there that will live
in history as the first one of the sort
in municipal government. The eyes
of the world will turn toward Los An
geles during the next few weeks and 1
believe the citizens Of this community
will not be slow to show the world
that there is no mantle of charity for
vice in Los Angeles. They will show
how the decent people Of a community
can clean an Augean stable of vice
when they are once shown that it is
thriving in their midst"
Are Police Competent?
There was a general air of expec-
fancy around the city hall yesterday.
In the tower wing there was gloom and
silence. Mayor Harper, who, it was
rumored on Monday, was claiming the
credit for the raid on the notorious
Apex club declined to discuss the
subject yesterday.
'"Fhat is dead ISSUE" said the
mayor. "It is something I will not
talk about now. I will not say whether
I ordered the raid or not
And Mr.. Harper walked hastily back
into his Office without looking up or
inquiring as to the identity of his
questioner.
Considerable speculation is going on
among men who know of conditions
in the gambling rooms as to why a
singled out for a raid and a score of
others, running games just as open,
if not so large, are allowed to operate
unmolested.
Surely the police know of these
things" said a county official who
keeps in close touch with affairs in
the city. "It would be a sad COM
mentary upon the competency of de-
tective department if the members of
that branch of the police department
did not know where these gambling
houses are situated, who is running
them and all other details. Why, a
detective of the amateur sleuth type
who couldn't get that information and
evidence inside of six hours ought to
be removed from the force for ineffi-
cheney. II there is not something done
the people can quickly draw the cor
rect conclusion on the question:
ITS VICE PROTECTED IN LOS
ANGELES? q"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-20
700 CALLED TO
DISCUSS CRISIS
IN CITY AFFAIRS
INTEREST CENTERS IN BIG
MEETING
RECALL OF MAYOR TO BE CON-
SIDERED BY LEADING MEN
Administration of Municipal Affairs
Will Be Subject of Investigation
by Assembly of Prominent
Citizens

Interest centers today in the meeting
of several hundred citizens called by the
Municipal league for the purpose of dis
cussing "a crisis in the affairs of the
city," and at which the recall of Mayor
Harper probably will be discussed.
At the meeting which will be held this
afternoon in Symphony hall, Blanchard
building, the question 'Is Vice Protected
In Los Angeles, and if it is protected
what is the remedy?" are to be cODsid-
cred.
Seven hundred invitations to men of
various pOlitical beliefs have been sent
out by the league and SO great is the in
terest in the meeting that it is predicted
all who can possibly do SO will attend.
Leaders in the movement to call a meet
ing for the discussion of the municipal
crisis are saying but little; they prefer
to await the decision of those invited to
attend the meeting.
Mayor Harper, for whose recall a
movement may be initiated today, de-
clines to discuss the subject.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-20
LOCAL

Seven hundred summoned to discuss crisis
in city's affairs.
Council seeks advice from board Of public
works as to highway to San Pedro.
Cosmos club takes up problem Of city
garbage.
Goes suddenly insane on eve of his mar
riage.
Operation performed in hopes of extir-
patng criminal instincts.
Burglars frightened away when making
attempt on H. w. Hellman residence.
Forger, sentenced to eight years, Jeers at
officers.
Mexican woman said to have received in
human treatment.
Former president of Life Underwriters as
sociation presented with testimonial.
Amateur detectives say they heard woman
trying to bribe witness.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-20
EASTERN

Counsel for Harry Thaw, slayer of Stan
ford White, asks that order for new trial,
granted by Justice Tompkins in White Plains,
be rescinded because court refused to grant
trial by jury; judge complies with request.
Federal grand jury in Washington probes
charges of criminal libel against government
and brother of President-elect Taft is one of
witnesses; great secrecy maintained, and wit
nesses refuse to give out intimation of line of
inquiry
Chief Forester Pinchot writes to Coloradoans
that he is anxious to change features of for
estry bureau which have proved unpopular.
Macaroni factory in New York dynamited by
camurra, and family of proprietor and four
of employees are buried under wreckage.
Progress on Panama canal continues at rec
ord-breaking rate, according to statistics just
announced.
Weird society which has for its object the
dissection and cremation of its mefnbers, and
which has been in existence for thirty years.
just revealed in Chicago.
Many states elect United States senators.
Town in Illinois prepares to make loud noise
next time one Of citizens sees suspicious
looking character.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-20
COAST

Governor Gillett declares anti-Japanese
legislation must not be enacted by California
legislature, and joins hands with President
Roosevelt to defeat proposed measures.
Citizens of San Francisco summoned as
talesmen in trial of Pat Calhoun, have vari-
Gus and amusing excuses to keep from serv-
ina the jury and latter still nearer
completion.
Republicans of Oregon, despite long and de-
termined efforts to induce legislators to vio-
late pledges, compelled to elect Democrat
to United States senate, Governor Chamber
lain being given enough votes, demanded
by direct primary.
Storm subsidies in northern California, but
portions of San Joaquin valley are seriously
threatened by floods.
Governor of Nevada submits message to
legislature urging that state board of as
SCISSORS be abolished and that state tax express
companies net earnings per cent.
Embezzler in Oakland sentenced to prison
for ten years.
San Francisco prosecutor declares it is
violation of the penal code to denounce the
government, and will prosecute Emma Gold
man and Ben Reitman criminals who at
tempted to lecture against present system
of government.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-20

annual meeting of that body today,
gives assurances of his desire to re-
move Objections to the rules of his de-
partment so far as possible to do So,
and keep, within the law.
One of the chief causes OF friction,
he says, is the dispositionrsf appli-
cations for patents to mini claims
within forest reserves. He hopes that
through a conference soon tn be held
wit representatives of 1eris \
Mining congress some understanding
will be reached that will remove this
friction. Pinchot lays stress on the
claim that the forestry bureau, in most
instances, is not to blame for the fail
ton,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-20
Earthquake in Syria

SMYRNA, Jan. ia sharp earth.
quake was experienced here this morn
1ng,s but there was no local damage.
Reports from Phocae, twenty miles
northwest, say number of houses fell
and that three persons were wounded.
Buildings were damaged in other
towns. The battleships Louisiana. and
VirPstar- are at present in this harbor.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-20
Formally Elect Root Today

ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. 19.-Repub-
lican members of the legislature to-
day formally recorded their choice of
Elihu Root for United States senator
to succeed Thomas c. Platt. The Dem
ocrats nominated former Lieutenant
Governor Lewis Chanler. Tomorrow
the legislature, in joint session, will
declare Mr.. Root elected for a term
of six wears
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-20
Hughes to Succeed Teller

DENVER, Jan. 19.-CharIes J.
Hughes, jr., of Denver, was elected
United States senator by the Colorado
legislature today to succeed Henry M.
Teller. Mr.. Hughes received the full
Democratic party vote in both houses.
The legislature will meet in joint ses-
sion tomorrow for joint ballot, when
the election will be confirmed.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-20
To Re.EIect Gore TODAY

GUTHRIE, Okla, Jan. 19.-The house
and senate today voted separately for
United States senator. Both houses are
overwhelmingly Democratic and United
States Senator Thomas H. Gore re-
ceived the straight party vote. He
will be formally reelected tomorrow by
the legislature in joint session. The
Republican minority vote was cast for
Dennis T. Flynn of Oklahoma City,
formerly delegate in congress from the
territory Of Oklahoma.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-20
EIection in South Dakota

PIERRE, S. D., Jan. 19.-In the state
senate today thirty-nine Republican
votes were cast for Coe 1. Crawford for
United States senator. In the house
ninety-seven Republican votes were
cast for Crawford. This insures Craw-
ford's election in joint session tomor-
row.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-20
THE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity
Cloudy and threatening weather
Wednesday; probably showers; fresh
south winds. Maximum temperature
yeMerday 81 degrees, minimum az
degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-20
Roosevelt WfII-Eeetnre

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.-President
Roosevelt has accepted an invitation of
the University of Berlin to give a lee
ture to the students and faculty of the
university in May, 1910.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-20
PINCHOT WILLING TO HAVE
FORESTRY RULES CHANGED
Says Objectionable Features Will Be
Removed So Far as Consistent
with. Requirements
of Law

DENVER, Jan. ,1s.-Chief Forester
Clifford Pinchot in letter addressed to
President Stone of the Colorado State
Forestry association, and read at the
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-20

up to the green table. Another class gains
ready admission the miner. 1 have had some
experience in mining districts and hattered my
self 1 looked the part. 1t was easy. Just down
from Rhyolite looking for adventures, suffering
a bit from ennui because of tameness of the
city, suddenly sat up and took notice when the
at my right, oStenSibly good thing"
but in reality one of the members of the
firm began telling me what really niee open
town in.
The Delta club is, at the time this is writ
ten situated at 1861 South Broadway, second
floor, opposite a respectable printing establish
ment. There is a tailor shop up stairs and the
quiet, law abiding working people go home at
night and leave the world to darkness and to
the birds of night who prowl silently. 1 rang
the bell at the front door at 10:S0 and man
whom they called Ward responded. He looked
me over and quickly opened the door and
ushered me into room 35x20. The place
looked like the average front room Of Club
of that sort. Comfortable chairs, a lounge and
large table with daily papers. 1 noticed The
Herald's red type and the question 'Is Vice
Protected in Los Angeles?' and 1 wondered if
it was.
Sitting at one of the two tables in the rear
of the room were several men listlessly play
ing 'solo" at cents a chip These men looked
up sharply when 1 entered and I correctly
spotted the professional "gams" and noted
later with some self-gratulation that the ones
mentally selected casually Joined the poker
game was invited to participate in
We went down a well lighted hall to the
last small room on the left shown on the ac-
companying diagram These side rooms are
about twelve feet square Five men were play
ing draw poker when entered. For $40
bought from a man addressed as Mr. Davis
twenty red chips at 25 cents EACH twenty
whites at and four blues at 81 each The
game was all Jack potts." 25 cents ante and the
'rakeoff' taken by Davis was cents on all
uncaled pots and Is cents and up on all called
bets. The "rakeoff" averages about $6 an hour
The game was brisk and profits poured steadily
in.
noticed one youth whose white hands and
elegantly cut clothes attracted my attention.
He spoke infrequently and apparently sought
to give The impression that he was one of the
number of jeunesse doree noticed at times
his white face turned trife paler when per-
sons entered the room. At these times he
would take a rather stiff drink of whisky from
the bottle furnished free by the gamblers and
kept--in an ice box a short distance from the
door. His hands shook nervously, and at one
time MS voice broke as he took from an in
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-20
Washinaton EIects Jones

OLYMPIA, Wash, Jan. 19.-Wesley
L. Jones was elected to the United
CONTINUED on Page Three)
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-20
FOREIGN

Fire breaks out in Messina, and many who
were imprisoned under ruins of stricken city
are believed to have been cremated; remains
of city doomed to complete destruction.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-20
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Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-20
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Chief of Police,
Los Angeles Cal

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Yours
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-20

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Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-20
IS VICE PROTECTED
IN LOS ANGELES?-XIII
Gambling Den FOuriskes Close to Citv Hall

Chief OF Police Notified Of Game Played Where Inrocents
Are Welcomed Reporter Finds No Difficulty
I'm Gaining Admission to Rooms Where
Sharks Are Awaiting Their Prey
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-20

ME following letter regarding the gambling
headquarters yesterday afternoo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-08

of these managers, they having brought
out his paid in Full" has agreed that
his new play for them will be ready the
first of the coming year and Will be
produced at once.
duced in Chicago, has made a hit, and Will
be seen in New York next season.
Hattie williams first appearance in
several years in straight comedy Will pc
effected at the Van Cutler opera house,
Schenectady, in a three-act comedy en-
titled THE Marriage of a star adapted
from the French of Alexander Bison ana
Klaw & Erlinger have acquired for pro-
duction early next season play entltleo
"Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. by Kate
Douglas Wiggin and Charlotte Thompson.
The play is founded upon two BOOKS.
"Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm and The
Chronicles of Rebecca," written by MISS
Wiggin.
e H Sothern carries with him this sea
son the largest dramatic organization
making a tour of the country. In point
of numbers and prominence of the differ.
ent actors it is by far the most important
supporting company that Mr.. Sothern mas
ever had. Three baggage cars are re
quired to carry the elaborate scenic ef,
| fects of the four big productions which
the star is presenting.
| Lew Fields announces that. owing K
the pronounced success of THE Beauty
Spot which is now booked for an all
| summer engagement at Lew Fields Her
| aid Square theater., he will produce hill
new summer revue at the Broadway the
been named 1.-The Midnight Sons" ant
which is already In rehearsal. will hav'
its New York premier at the Broadway
| theater about June i.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-08
THEATRICAL NOTES.

10 Louise Dresser has been engaged for
| The Candy Shop"
There is a rumor that Annie Russell
may be a Conan & Harris star.
Bert Levy, the vaudeville cartoonist,
has patented and is using an apparatus
by which he magnifies his black-and-
Mary Mannering will be seen in mod
ern morality play, entitled "Everywoman.' -
and Is said to be decidedly original in
conception and beautiful in treatment.
Addison PITT, who plays prominent
part N The Truants. and and who s,,. has
| for several years, is the son of Fannie
Addison Pitt, one of the best-known OF
our elder actresses
| passes for their own performances to .ev-
eryone they know. Mary Mannering has
sSe the usual Dbt rule Of by SuyPg 40
the Belasco, the occasion being benefit
to E. A Hines.
John Tansey, the seven-year-old actor,
in THE Truants.'' played the child in
"Jet'' with Nannette Comstock early in
the SEASON and later bs maze one 81 tne nlts
York. He began his professional career
with Nat Goodwin at the age of two years,
Maurise Ley the eSompeselr AND p0p bt
birth. has arrived in Baltimore from New
York, both to visit his family and to con-
his future plans. Mr. Levy is the com
poser of The Follies Of 1905 and also
of THE Soul kiss" ana or the new re
Paris this summer. He may visit Balti-
more next season with his band and mHsi-
cal stars.
& Kemper company that they have
made another find in THE Whirlpool. "
the new play they are about to produce
the author. Maxiniilian Foster, for every
thing he writes in the next two years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-08

provements.
AS to what constitutes Health re-
Sort" entitled to collect the "cure
tax" it has been decided that every
town or municipality containing min
eral springs or having ferrugious or
other mineral waters brought to its
territory, every mountain resort or
climatic station and every seaside or
inland watering place may apply to
the council of state to be declared a
public health resort and to be
authorized to collect the "cure tax
For instance, Trouville. which is
thronged during the racing season,
will be empowered to levy the tax be-
cause it is on the seaside. vichy will
have a similar right on account of its
celebrated waters. Aix-le-Bains, where
play at the public tables runs high
during the season, comes within the
scope of the law on account of its
position among the mountains.-Paris
cable to the New York World
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-08

be presented with special scenic eff
fects, notable features being the lawn
of the Hotel at Lucerne, and the
Loggia of the palace at Venice, where
The play differs somewhat from the
book, inasnuch as a prologue has
been interpolated which shows the
home of the queen at Sardalia, and
introduces the character of her
drunken and vicious husband, thereby
Offering a motive for her subsequent
actions. The story did not give much
promise of making a play, yet, ac-
cording to those who have read the
manuscript, it has developed into
powerful love tragedy with high mo-
tive and principle and suggesting
number of thoughts for the better
ment of modern social conditions.
Early in the action the audience is in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-08
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
At the Grand.
At the Auditorium.

Monday evening-Chorus of zoo
voices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-08

his quaint humor that this favorite
comedian has ever presented. Mr..
Beresford is irresistably funny, and he
compels laughter with apparently lit
tie material to work on, but his new
piece Who's Your F'riend?" which has
already enjoyed record runs in New
York, Chicago and London, has afford
ed one of those rare unions OF artist
and material which makes for univer-
sal popularity.