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Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-02
WORKMAN
DIES IN TRENCH
AGED LABORER MEETS DEATH
BY CAVE-IN
BODY BURIED BENEATH EARTH
FOR EIGHTEEN HOURS
Accident to SlaVonlan Is Seen by
None-Is Suffocated Under
Two Feet of Loose
Dirt

After lying In a sewer trench in
front OF the F. w. Braun building, on
Third street, near Santa Fe, for nearly
eighteen hours, with cars and pedes-
trlans continuously passing the place,
the body cf Sam Miskin was discovered
at 9 o'clock yesterday morning buried
under two feet of loose earth. Death
was undoubtedly due to suffocation
and the kody was taken to Bresee
Bros rlorGue and an inquest will be
held today by coroner Hartweu.
Miskin was employed by Contractor
J. J. Healey Monday morning and the
last seen of the man alive was about
2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, when
George N. Anderson, plumber,
noticed him at work.
The case has several puZzling fea-
lures and at first it was suspected that
a crime rad been committed and a
hasty attempt made to conceal the
body, but an investigation did not bear
out this theory. That death was &C
cldental is certain.
Wednesday afternoon Miskin was not
Supposed to have been working, as
Contractor Healey had told his en-
ployes lot to resume work until
yesterday morning because they had
worked until an early hour Tuesday
morning. Contractor Healey also
stated that he instructed the men, on
resuming work, to brace the walls
strongly, as the trench had been dug
to a depth Of six feet, and he advised
such precaution to prevent the cavein
that caused the death of Miskin.
Works Alone In Trench
When Seen Wednesday afternoon
Mlskin was working alone in the
trench and 1t l. presumed that he mis-
understood his employers orders and
also failed to brace the walls. An
derson said that when he noticed Mis-
kin at work he warned him that the
place was dangerous, but the laborer
did not reply.
Mr.. Healey, the contractor, set out
danger lights near the trench at
o'clock Wednesday night, but failed to
notice the cavein or Miskin's coat and
shovel, which were lying on a pile of
dirt near the opening of the trench.
Yesterday morning the coat and
shovel were first noticed and Con-
tractor Haeley, seeing the cavein, for
the first time became suspicious and
laborers had hardly turned over the
loose earth before the body came to
light. 1t seemed impossible that suf-
location could happen in such man
ner or that the struggles of the vic
tim were not sufficient to free him,
but investigation of the body showed
no marks and suffocation was given as
the cause of death.
But little is known of Miskin, but
friends stated that he lived at 705
Bernardo street and came to Los An
geles two years ago. They say he is
and came from Slavonia.
Late yesterday afternoon friends had
the body moved from Bresee Bros
to Buttons undertaking es-
where the inquest will be
held at 10 o'clock this morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-02
PERJURY CASE AGAINST
ARIZONA JACK DISMISSED
District Attorney Says He Is Unable
to Secure Records Necessary
for Conviction

The complaint in which J. w. Allen,
alias Arizona Jack" was charged
with perjury was dismissed by Justice
Ling yesterday on motion of the dis
trict attorney who stated the Arkan-
sas court records necessary to prose-
cute the case could not be procured.
The perjury charge was filed against
Allen on account of his testimony dur
ing his trial for the killing of Charles
de Moranvllle, a constable at Newhall,
Cal, when he said he knew nothing
about the killing of a man in Pulaski
county. Ark, eighteen years ago, the
district attorneys office claiming 1t
had sufficient evidence to prove that
Allen was the murderer and had served
a term in the penitentiary of the south
ern state after conviction for man
slaughter.
Aliens second trial for the killing
of De Moranville is still pending in
Judge Davis court. the jury in the
first case having disagreed.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-02
CASTRO IMPUGNS MALICE
ON PART OF AMERICANS
Says Ridiculous Report of His Dlsap-
pearance Is Circulated to Cover
Wicked Schemes

SANTANDER, Spain, July 1.-Cipri-
ano Castro, former president of Vene-
zuela today gave out the following
written statement:
"The ridiculous report Of my disap-
pearance undoubtedly originated in the
United States. The American govern
ment, to justify its conduct and the
pressure it is exercising upon my
country, seeks persistently to create
the belief that 1 am organizing revo-
luton.
"The sending of warships to Vene-
zuelan waters perhaps will result in a
dignif1ed attitude on the part of the
Venezuelan congress to prevent the in
terference of the American government
in our domestic affairs. The first at
tempt at expansion having failed, the
American government Is preparing to
deceive the world with another wicked
scheme under cover of which 1t can
accomplish it's purposes"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-02
TWO THOUSAND MINERS
ON STRIKE IN KANSAS

PITTSBURG, Kas., July Eight
additional mines, employing about
1000 men, were closed today when the
miners struck. Practically every mine
in the district is now idle.
The statement was made at the
miners headquarters here today that
no general strike order calling out
other southwest miners would be issued
until after a conference between the
coal operators and the
executive board of the United Mine
Workers of America, which will be held
in Indianapolis within two weeks. In
the meantime the striking Kansas
miners probably will be ordered by
local officers to return to work.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-02
l'TNE AFRICAN TO BE
.iN HONORED BY HER RACE
Young Woman to Be Principal Guest
at Reception to Be Given In
Wesley Chapel

Miss Diana E. Mcneil, a native born
African, who lives in Los Angeles and
who is a graduate of the University
of Southern California. will be the
euest of honor at a reception to be
given by her own people this evening
In Wesley chapel.
Miss Mcneil first came to this coun-
trv when only 8 years old and has
crossed the ocean several times.
Az an early age Miss Mcneil PAID a
marriage redemption fee to the chief
Greybo tribe of Pruka. Liberia, by
singing at conferences throughout the
United states. Much interest has been
manifested In Miss Mcneil and in sher
address at the reception this evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-02
CONTINUES CASE AGAINST
GAS COMPANY EMPLOYEES
Several Directors of Corporation Out
of City Is Reason Given for
Delay Asked

The eight directors and employees OF
the Los Angeles Gas and Electric COM
pany who were to have appeared be-
fore Police Justice Rose yesterday
morning for preliminary hearing on
charges of giving rebates and lower
ing and raising rates without the con-
sent of the city council, requested the
cases be continued until July T.
Representatives of the men against
whom the complaints have been filed
stated that several of the directors
were out of the city yesterday, and 1t
was their desire to have all the pre-
liminary hearings at the same time.
Police Justice Rose granted the re-
quest and the cases will be heard at
10 o'clock July Z.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-02
TRIES TO SHOW
S:P. WANTS LAND
RAILROAD COMPANY SUES DE-
VEL0PMENT CONCERN
CLAIM Is MADE CORPORATION
FINANCED ENTERPRISE
Vice President of Defendant Company
Is Shown to Have Elected Him
self and Taken Orders
from Herrin

Pertinent questions were propounded
in Judge Houser's court yesterday by
former Judge John d. Works to w. F.
Doran, director of the California De-
velopment company, in the hearing or
the suit against that company by the
Southern Pacific company for the re-
covery of $1,500,000 on notes given by
the development company when the
railroad financed the damming of the
Colorado river for the purpose of re-
claiming the Imperial valley from its
desert state.
During the inquiry 1t was shown
Doran had elected himself vice presi-
dent of the development company and
received his orders from w. f. Herrin,
the Southern Pacific's political boss i'm
California. AS further showing tho
Southern Paci1c's purpose was to take
over to itself the development COM
pany's property, evidence was brought
out that Epes Randolph and r. H.
Graham, both Southern Pacific stock
holders, each held one share of stock
in the improving concern and were
members OF the board Of directors.
Other interesting testimony was
brought out during the examination of
Attorney e. A. Meserve, who visited
e. H. Hartman January l, 1907, as
counsel for the development company,
to discuss the entire situation with ref
efenC6 10 Ln6 company.
Meserve Talks
'I told Mr.. Hartman, in response to
question:" said Mr.. Meserve. that
my purpose in drawing up a contract
between the two companies whereby
the railroad company was to furnish
assistance to the development COM
pany, was to make the Southern Pa
cific company guardian Of the Califor-
MIA Development company and that
could best express my purpose by re-
peating the remarks I had made to
Mr.. Heber, one of the stockholders,
when I said if the whale should swal-
low Jonah 1 wanted as much of an
emetic connected with that transaction
as l could. so that Jonah would come
up as near whole at the first landing
as possible"
Mr.. Meserve expressed his opinion as
an attorney that all the acts of the
board of directors of the development
company were illegal because OF the
manner in which they assumed their
responsibilities. and that the notes
given by the development company to
the Southern Pacific company, in con-
sideration of loans by the latter, were
of no more value than so much waste
paper.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-02
MIAMI senaraie Trials

OMAHA, Neb., July f,-Judge Mum
ger of the United States district court
today heard arguments on the petitions
offered by Woods, Torgenson, Gordon
and Sheldon. charged with robbing
Union Pacific mail train here on May
%, for separate trials and announced
that his decision would be given July Z.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-02
Girls Blood saves Brother

TACOMA, Wash, July Ito the
devotion and self-sacrifice of his sis
ter. George Moore owes his life. Fol-
lowing an operation for pleurisy
hemorrhage developed Sunday last,
and in order to arrest 1t and restore
his strength, TRANSMISSION was resorted
to, his sister consenting to part with
her own blood for his sake. An in-
cision was made in her left wrist,
which was bound to his left arm, in
which an incision was made near the
elbow.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-02
chlcaqo,s Brides Numerous

CHICAGO, July 1.-The June brides
of this year made an effort to break
the highest record of previous years in
Cook county but they fell short by
four licenses. The number of licenses
issued last month was 1904. while in
June, 1907, there were issued 1908 IL
censes. The number issued In June,
1908, was 306S.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-02

CHOLERA RAMPANT-During twenty
four hours ending at noon yesterday 81
cholera cases, 81 suspects and 20 deaths
were reported in st. Petersburg
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07
SOMETHING TO WORK FOR.

A scad Of young fellows don't fare
any better than they do In n financial
way because they spend every cent
they earn just as fast as it comes into
their hands. The outcome Of this Is
that, saving nothing, they have nothing
ahead toward which to strive and nat
uraily feel unprepared to tackle any
business proposition requiring capital
or to make definite plans to have a
home Of their own, both Of which in
huences would tend to have a steady
Ing and uplifting influence on their
lives. The average young fellow, plug
ging along alone without any well de-
fined object in life, often has spells
when he questions whether the mere
feeding and clothing Of himself IS real
~ worth while, and In too many cases
his doubt would seem to be justihable.
It is only when he gets to working for
something or somebody outside OF him
self that life has zest and meaning. A
savings fund laid aside for some def.
mite purpose. perhaps the starting Of
home or the helping Of some friend
or relative In need, is a boon which
Thousands OF young fellows ought TO
avail themSelves Of Tho start may
be hard, but the rest Is easy. The sec
ond hundred dollars is often easier
saved than the first ten.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07
A CONVINCING DEMONSTRATION.

A reader OF these notes living Mt lie.
raysville, Pa, sends US a clipping Civ.
Ing n brief summary OF the potato
spraying experiments which hive been
conducted by the experiment station
at Burlington, VT. during the past
eighteen years. The showing is such
an excellent one that potato raisers
VIII DO glad TO hear about IT, Thor
ough spraying with the bordeaux mix
ture, blue vltrlol, lime and water made
mp In the $3.50 recipe twice yielded 81
per cent more and spraying three
times yielded 141 per cent more than
the unsprayed. During the eighteen
years that the station has used the
bordeaux mixture there has been an
average increase OF % per cent, or 112
bushels, per acre. The lowest increase
In yield was 20 per cent and the high
est 2l5 per cent in seasons when there
was much dampness. The varieties
experimental with were the White.
Star, Polaris. Green Mountain and
Delaware, and these when unsprayed
yielded from 81 to 267 bushels per
acre under least and most favorable
conditions, while sprayed the returns
varied from 1873 bushels to $50 bushels
per acre. These figures should be
scanned twice by the fellow who pre-.
tends TO raise potatoes on CONNER.
cial scale, and even for the home gar
den the precaution is well worth while.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07
The NEED OF SHADE

During the hot weather OF July and
August this year there appeared in
some Of the central western states ac-
counts OF cattle In pasture being killed
by the intense heat. In most cases
where such losses were reported there
was no shelter FOR the stock from the
glaring rays Of the sun In one in
stance all OF a herd Of twenty.three
died while in another some fifteen
persisted, the animals when found be.
Ing piled up one upon another in an
effort 20 reach o mere patch Of shade
hardly sufficient Tor a single animal
Losses OF this type would seem 10 sug
gest the wisdom Of providing shade ~
some kind in the pasture lot $50 that
on especially hot days the stock may
End refreshing shelter there. Where
a grove Is not available shelters Of
some kind should BE- erected. which
may be left open on two OF three sides
so Is TO permit Of q good circulation
Of air. This item s. too late 20 help
out any this year but 81 may serve as
Q reminder for next
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07

Washington rated agriculture as one
OF the noblest and most useful OF pur-
suits in n day when the methods fol-
lowed were crude and the results at
talned meager. Today 1t occupies a
still more exalted position and in a
very true sense furnishes the means
whereby we are able 10 subsist as a
nation. The time Is fast approaching,
II not already here, when an increas-
Ing number OF the brightest boys and
girls OF the land will look to agricul-
ture and horticulture in their general
and special fields as calllngs which
they may enter with ample equipment
Of intelligence and energy, knowing
that In return for the same effort nee
essary for success in professional. bust
ness or clerical pursuits they will reap
a generous and substantial reward.
The conditions 30 be found in rural
life may and ought 10 be healthful.
wholesome and uplifting-nay. even
inspiring-if the right spirit IS brought
20 It's activities Notwithstanding fl.
progress made I'm the past fifteen ear
there Is as yet but a meager showing
81 the possibilities Of the highest and
best type Of agriculture. II is the one
great field Of effort. tremendously wide
and roomy. which has not yet been OK
plotted and exhausted The door Of op-
portunity swings wide for those who
would enter &c, promising type OF Iife.
though fraught with hard toll and
some discouragements. az once the
most health giving and Independent or
those pursuits which young men and
women are entering today.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07
A SURE HOG CHOLERA CURE.

Experiments which have been con-
Quoted by experts In animal disease mt
the Kansas City stockyards with
view TO giving the new serum cure
Tor hog cholera n still further test
seem TO prove beyond doubt that Il Is
both effective and reliable. At the be-
ginning Of the test, which extended
for thirty days, thirty-five hogs were
placed In an isolated pen, twenty-five
OF which were inoculated with serum.
four with virulent cholera blood and
the nine remaining given no treatment
Mt all. During the period all the hogs
which were not vacclnated with the
serum died. while the twenty-five that
had been inoculated did not contract
the disease ut all, but were alive
and healthy at the close. In order to
give the new cure the severest test
the treated hogs were subjected to the
most aggravated type OF exposure,
hogs that had died OF the disease be-
ing left in the pens for periods OF two
or three days. DR.. /. X. Baker, chief
OF the government inspection depart
ment at Kansas City, had the work I'm
charge and in conjunction with his
assistants win shortly make a full re-
port OF the experiments to the depart
ment of agriculture. which will in turn
give the matter still further publicity.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07

Many n grower OF produce comes TO
grief by rising TO the bait OF little
higher price offered by an unknown
firm and shipping stun which repre-
sents the best part OF a seasons work
on which no account OF sales Is ever
given and for which no pay is ever re-
ceived 1t Is much better to play safe
ut somewhat lower price levels.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07

There is little excuse for the farm
animal being afflicted with vermin or
scab when there are so many effective
dips md disinfectants on the market.
Dipping tanks which will do for hogs.
sheep and calves are on sale at most
any agricultural implement house and
are quite inexpensive. For larger cat
tie disinfectants may be applied in
the form OF n spray.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07

Before the hot fires OF the early win
ter are started in heater or furnace It
Is n good idea TO inspect the fiues and
see If the brick and plaster are sub
smntial enough to last until spring
without repairing. 1t is an easy mat
ter to overlook because It is quite out
OF sight, yet an important one not
withstanding this fact.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07
Goinu TO Be Missed

Clergyman-Deacon Jones is dead.
Clergyman's Wife-He was constant
In his attendance at church; you will
miss him great deal
Clergyman-Yes; 1t seems as II /
can't preach unless hear his snore.-
Woman's Home Companion.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07
SONG OF The AERoPLANlsr.

UTS no for tho blue
And tho circlinR sky
n When tho wind is true
And tho course Is high
And never n thing TO harm!
Way above tho main
We swirl and swervo
in our aeroplane
Past tho cloudy curve
And tho feecy thank-you-marrn-
IT'S hi for the bird
With his popping note.
And his heart Is stirred
BY our speeding boat
A over his path we fly
And leave him there
Like an anchored ship
As wo cleaTe the air
In our Joyous trip
To realms OF tho distant skyi
No dust TO sting
Save the dust OF stars,
No angry fling
From tho passing cars
On tho narrow earth bound way.
But highways clear
And broad as seas.
With an atmosphere
And n crispy breeze
As clear as morn I'm May
On every side
AFRO tho Joys OF light.
Gone care and pride
Gone earthly blight
And thoughts OF tho hopes that failed.
With souls high keyed
And hearts OF cheer
Through the starry mead
Our craft we steer
Where only tho gods have sailed.
John Kendrick Bangs in Harper
Weekly.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07

In good many years experience In
the feeding OF siiage there has been
virtually no evidence forthcoming that
IL Is In any way Injurious rs n feed
for cattle. More than this, It Is relish
ed by the other farm animals, and all
seem to thrive when It constitutes a
portion of the regular ration.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07

The highest price paid for beeves on
the Chicago market this season was
$3.50 for n bunch OF native steers
weighing 1,600 pounds and finished
Tor the market at Bloomington, Ill.
This means that n single animal of
this weight cashed its owner $137.S0
In the words OF the hapless little ne
gro In the comic supplement, "Thls
makes n noise like prosperity"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07

Better n little dirt on the kitchen
hoor and n bright smile for the tired
and hungry husband when he comes In
from n hard days work in the field
than floors white as scrub brush and
elbow grease can make them and n
cross and irritable wife with the back
ache.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07

a good number Of farmers I'm the
vicinity in which the writer lives this
year attended big state fairs I'm COM
pany with their good wives. This is
the proper system-a practice which
many another man might adopt with
both pleasure and profit to those con
cerned. From the very nature OF the
case family and household cares tie
woman Mt home closely, and for this
reason special pains should be taken
TO see that now and then at least she
Is given n change which Will put n new
element into her life and make more
endurable the humdrum work Of every
day. In all too many instances the
farmers wife has too little recreation
and too few outings. either because
the man OF the house Is so selfish that
he won't let her step on the place or
so much OF a tightwad that he does
not allow her the money to dress neat
~ or TO spend on a trip that she might
like 10 take. Any woman who does the
work that falls 10 n womaus lot TO do
on the average farm should receive
Just as much credit for its successful
operation as her husband. who cares
for the stock and tills the fields On
this basis she Is entitled to outings as
much as her husband and 10 the where
withal that she may enjoy them.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07
What Horrid Rnu.

Mollie-why do the ladies leave cards
when they call and don't find anybody
at home?
Tommie-I guess its cause they
want their neighbors to know they've
got some new ones printed.-Boston
Herald.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07

1t Is fair TO assume that work horses
enjoy n frequent and refreshing drink
Of cool water just ms much as work
men do. III they were remembered I'm
this way there would be fewer OF
them giving out on hot days during
harvest
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07

A flock OF hens is doubtless better
or from the standpoint OF health II
they sleep out of doors in pleasant
weather in the same way that folks
are IL they sleep I'm the open air or in
tents instead OF I'm stuffy bedrooms.
The hens may dislike being elected
from the henhouse for the first few
nights, but they will soon become ac-
customed to the outdoor perch.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07
His Little Jok,

TVS Little Joke.
1t was just two years after their
wedding
George" she said Economically as
she gazed Mt the fantastic pictures the
red Goals formed, do you remember
our counting daysT
George laughed teasIngly.
mo. my dear: 1 do not"
She looked up with n hurt expression.
George, do you mean to sit there
and say you do not remember our
counting days7 Why. 1 am shocked at
your coldnessw
And then George laughed again.
mo, dear; do not remember our
counting days because only night
watchmen have TO do their counting In
the daytime. But do remember our
counting nights. and they were delight
full, pet"
But she said he was too horrid for
anything.-Chicago News.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07

AS rule, the most beautiful colored
autumn leaves are noticed those falls
when heavy freezes hold Off till late.
the varied colors which the leaves OF
different trees take on being I'm way OF
n chemical change. the result OF nat
ural ripening process.