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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-12-08

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Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
OFFICERS FAIL TO SOLVE
MYSTERY OF FOUR DEATHS
Physicians at Bakersfield Withhold
Results of Autopsy on Woman
and Children

BAKERSFIELD, Feb. 27.-Absolute-
ly no progress has been made in clear
ing the deep mystery that surrounds
the death by fire early yesterday morn
ing Of Mrs. w. Beekman and her four
children.
Last night the autopsy was held, but
the physicians will not make public
their report until the post morten ex-
animation is reopened by Coroner Nc
CHM Monday morning.
The doctors, however, stated they
gathered but little information and
nothing that would throw any light on
the mystery at this time.
The red stained portions of mattress
have been given to a chemist for analy-
sis, and the physicians will make an
exhaustive examination of the lungs
tomorrow to determine if possible
whether suffocation had occurred be-
fore the bodies were burned.
The remains are terribly burned, and
only in the case of Mrs. Beekman will
close examination be possible.
Relatives of the woman and her late
husband arrived this morning. They
are ignorant of any enemies the woman
and her children may have had
The provisions of Beekman's will,
leaving his first children $1OO was a
surprise, the relatives declare in that
the legatees had expected nothing.
Funeral arrangements have not been
made.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
FARMERS UNION ALSO TO
ELECT Mr.. TAFT ON SIGHT
National Organization to Honor Presi-
dent-Elect on His Return to
National Capital

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-President-
elect Taft, who recently was made a
Mason ''at sight, will probably have
new honors heaped upon him upon his
arrival in this city from New York.
The National Farmers union is pre-
pairing to elect him member of that
organization ION sight" The organiza-
tiOn which is to make the president
elect an honorary farmer has pre-
pared a memorial to be presented to
Mr.. Taft asking him to use his influ-
ence in bringing about legislation to
do away with trading ''in futures on
crops"
Mr.. Taft will not leave the national
capital again until after he has as
sumed the reins of government.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taft will be guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Boardman in their
home in fashionable Dupont circle un-
til March 3.
Mr.. Taft will see today a city almost
ready with waving banners and stream.
ers Of red, white and blue for his in
auguration as president
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
SAY SWINDLERS
GOT HUGE SUM
GRAFTERS AT LITTLE ROCK
WORKED BOLD GAME
HAD THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN
BANK THERE
Highly interesting Details Brought
Out by Investigation of Detec-
tiVes-CaVanaugh an
Easy Victim
[By Associated Press.1

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa, Feb. 81
County Attorney Hess swore out infor-
nation today against the gang of al
legged swindlers arrested with J. c. May
bray at Little Rock, Ark, but the de-
tails were withdrawn from the record
for the present.
Additional details have come to light
which indicate that immense sums OF
money passed between them freely.
At a local bank it was learned that
as much as $4,000 was deposited at one
time.
Another draft for $4,000 was pre-
sented at another bank, which refused
to cash it, and it became necessary tC
clear the transaction through an Omaha
bank.
A big corps of secret service men and
Pinkerton detectives are now at work
securing details of many deals" car
ried out by the alleged swindlers.
Some new and highly interesting de-
tails Of a transaction with ]. p
Cavanaugh show the master capabiIi-
ties of the men with whom he dealt.
w. H. Martin, the friend and alleged
steerer, who the records show enticed
Cavanaugh into the game, made his
story so strong that Cavanaugh says
that after losing $27, 900 himself he gave
Martin $50 with which to get back tC
New Orleans.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
NORFOLK WELCOMES
ATLANTIC FLEET AS
BAND PLAYS DIXIE
1000 OFFICERS AND MEN GET
FINE RECEPTION
Many Veterans of Both Armies Form
Gordon of Honor Through
Which Pass Heroes of
Armada

NORFOLK, Va, Feb. 27.-Norfolk
paid homecoming tribute to 1000 Off
GERS and bluejackets- from the Ameri-
can battleship fleet today. With flar-
ing trouser ends snugly reefed down in
canvas leggings, with jaunty white
caps setting off the deep blue of the
service uniforms, and with rifles slung
over their shoulders, the men from the
fleet paraded through the principal
streets Of the city and were received
with cheers by practically all of Nor
folks S population. Main street was so
crowded in places that barely enough
room was left for the sailors to pass.
The men of the fleet passed through
admiring throngs who in their eager
ness to observe the bluejackets forgot
all but the first spontaneous cheer of
welcome until one Of the ships bands
came along playing 'Dixie."
Then the crowds broke into a tumult-
uous tribute which was caught up ell
the way down the line The men from
the Virginia received a veritable ova-
tion.
In traversing main street the sailors
and their escort passed through q COR
don of honor in front of the reviewing
stand composed of hundreds of veter-
ans of both the confederate and federal
armies. The bluejackets made a splen-
did showing in spite of their long stay
on board ship. Nearly every person in
the crowded streets and sidewalks held
flag, and these were waved in greet
ing. The city was decorated as seldom
before.
The crowds of onlookers spread from
the streets to the windows and roofs
of buildings along the line Of march,
and business was suspended until the
sailors left for their ships late in the
afternoon.
Nil Al
entertained at an elaborate luncheon
at the Monticello hotel, while the 1000
bluejackets. were given a feast at the
new naval Y. M. c. A. building, con-
structed with money donated by John
D. Rockefeller.
The battleship Rhode Island left the
fleet today and sailed for New York.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
SUFFRAGETTES ADVERTISE
CAUSE AT EVERY CHANCE
British Women Lose No Opportunity
to PromuIgate Doctrine for
Which They Fight

LONDON, Feb. 27.-The woman suf-
frage sufferers are losing no opportunity
to advertise the cause. They gathered
in force this morning in front of HolIo-
way Jail to welcome three of their num-
ber who has just completed one
months Imprisonment for trying to in
terview Premier Asquith
In spite of the fact that snow was
falling, they formed in a procession and
marched to Holborn, where a breakfast
of welcome was given for the mar
tyrs."
Miss Christabel Pankhurst, in ad-
dressing the gathering, complained that
while Mrs. Lawrence and the other
leaders Of their organization had been
sentenced to two months Imprisonment
for their raid on the house Of commons
Mrs. Despard, the leader Of a rival So
ciety, had got off with one month.
The speaker promised another raid on
the house Of commons March 80. when
the London women will be joined by
delegations from Lancashire.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
The Stomach
Of the Child
Is the Organ All Parents Should
Protect and Keep Normal

The stomach of child is the organ
above all others upon which the future
of a child depends. Bodily development
is fast in children, and the nourish-
ment necessary to meet such develop
ment is the one essential demanded
from a parent. Most mothers and ia
theirs jealously guard a child from the
formation of bad habits, yet in this
age our children early become the VIC
Tins of wrong food, overeating and ir-
regular meals.
1t is most appalling to know the ef-
feet Of stomach troubles among our
children.
Most children who are nervous, irri-
table and cross, who dream, sleep rest
lessly, who tire easily and have no de-
sire for child exercise, generally have
stomach trouble, indigestion and dys-
pepsia.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are in
tended to thoroughly digest food and
to place the system in shape to obtain
all the nourishment it needs from such
food.
These tablets mix with the juices of
the system, enriching them and giving
to the body the ingredients necessary
to build up the rapidly forming brain
and body Of the young.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets should
be given to children after each meal
ana at DeQ LlI1e. Iney are made from
pure vegetable and fruit essences and
contain no harmful chemicals what
ever. The use of. these tablets will
give greater vim to a child in its
school work or at its play. They will
produce appetite and soothe nerves.
destroy abnormal cravings and will all
lay the bad effects of sweets and such
improper foods as most children enjoy
and will eat no matter what is done to
prevent it.
1t is due the child that his stomach
be protected by the parent, and if
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are given
after meals, the habits of the child will
not tear down the stomach and DESTROY
the digestive juices nearly so rapidly.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are given
to each and every degree of life. Any
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Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
NEW MEXICAN DIPLOMAT
PRESENTED TO ROOSEVELT
Cordial Expressions of Friendship Are
Exchanged by Senor Barra and
Secretary Bacon

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-Cordial ex-
pressions of friendship on both sides
characterized the presentation today to
the president of Senior Don Francis L.
de la Barra, the new Mexican ambassa-
dor to the United States, by Secretary
of state Bacon.
Senor Barra said his government and
people had the heartiest wishes for the
constant and increasing prosperity OF
the united states, whose greatness is
an example and a stimulant, and for
the happiness Of the eminent statesman
It's president, faithful representative OF
the manly and high character of the
American people,
President Roosevelt paid a high COM
pliment to Senor Enrique CreeI. the re-
tlrlng ambassador, whose mission, he
said, has so signally contributed to
perpetuate and strengthen the mutual
good will of our two countries and
whose departure is felt by all as a per
SOndl loss"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
W. Y. BOOTH OF
INSOLVENT FISH
TRUST INDICTED
PRESIDENT AND SUBORDINATE
ACCUSED OF FRAUD
CHIcAGOANS CHARGED WITH BIG
BANK SWINDLES
cne of the Men Once Noted Pianist.
Sensational Evidence Adduced
Relative to Statements to
Bolster Business
IBy Associated Press.l

NHICAGO. Feb. 27.-W. Vernon Booth
president of A. Booth & Co., the
~ so-called fish trust, which went
into the hands Of a receiver last Sep
tember, and F. R. Robbins, former as
sistant treasurer of the company, were
indicted today.
They, with others to the grand jury
unknown" are charged with entering
into a conspiracy by means Of which
they secured "wilfully, maliciously and
feloniously," ETC., the sum of $300,0O
from the Continental Bank Of Chicago
The two men are jointly indicted in
one true bill, which contains only
three counts, none of them differing
substantially from the others.
w. Vernon Booth inherited from his
father what is said to have been the
largest fishing business in the world
The elder Booth was hard working
business man who to his last day could
and would clean a fish or handle a sail
boat with any of his employees.
His son, William Vernon, at the time
of his accession to power, was one OF
the best known piano players on the
coast and was socially prominent.
Under his leadership A. Booth & Co.
branched out, and several years ago the
company had grown to proportions
which attracted the attention Of the
United States government.
The firm was brought to trial for ac-
cepting rebates and pleaded guilty to
one count Of the Indictment. The case
is still under consideration.
Search for Assets
A search for assets was instituted be-
fore Master in Chancery Harvey Booth,
le 70 i01,
the company is alleged to owe large
sums, the liabilities were estimated at
over $4,000, 900, but the assets dwindled
as the investigation proceeded, and
have unofficially been estimated as low
as $4,000, 900.
Sensational testimony, however, was
adduced from f. r. Robbins, who was
indicted with Mr.. Booth today.
The witness told a startling story of
false statements presented to the banks
to bolster up the credit of the company.
These statements, by reducing the
figures showing liability and increasing
the assets, Mr.. Robbins said, were 81
1000 away from the true condition of
affairs.
The statement of July 10 forms the
basis Of today's indictments. Mr.. Rob
bins says that when Mr.. Booth learned
that the statement had been made to
the banks and that it was false, he in
sisted that the banks be promptly in
formed of actual conditions.
This was done at a secret meeting in
the Continental National bank, the wit
ness said the whole fabric Of the al
legged conspiracy was laid bare and the
future of the great fishing business
thrown on the mercy of the bankers.
For a month the secret was kept from
the public.
Bonds were fixed at $25,00O in each
case, but capiases were issued but not
formally served. The indicted men have
informed the states attorney they will
appear in court Monday.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
Amendment Not Indorsed

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-In reach
ing complete agreement against the
naval bill today, the senate conferees
receded from the amendment authoriz-
ing the president to keep half of. the
navy on the Pacific coast. The house
opposed this, on the ground that the
president already had this authority,
and because it opposed the policy sug-
gested by the amendment.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
u. S. NAVAL MEN TO
BUY LOVING CUP TO
PRESENT TO JAPANESE

TOXIC Feb. 27.-Special cablegrams
saying that the American navy was
contributing toward a loving cup for
the Japanese navy were received here
with much pleasure.
simultaneously another dispatch stat
ing that the California senate had de-
cided almost unanimously to exclude ali
Asiatics caused general chagrin.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
OFF FOR SACRAMENTO TO
URGE CONSOLIDATION BILL
President of Chamber of Commerce
Leaves and Other Members Will
Start Tomorrow

Willis H Booth, president of the cham
Der of commerce, left last night for Sac
ramento in the interest of the consolidation
bill now before the legislature. Other mem
bers of the chamber viii leave tomorrow to
appear before the legislative. committee,
and particularly to urge the Los Angeles
county delegation to be less lukewarm in
their support of the measure
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
STEAL 46 CENTS AND
THREE MEN ARE SENT
TO PRISON FOR LIFE

CHICAGO, Feb. 27-Three moldup
men accused of the theft of forty-six
cents were sentenced to life terms in
the penitentiary by a jury in Judge
Kersten's court today. This sentence
was made possible by the passage of
law two years ago providing the severe
penalty inflicted for highway robbery
committed with the aid of deadly
NreanoUs
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
DIVINE SARAH TO
PLAY MALE PART,
AS De BERGERAC

PARIS, Feb. 27.-In consequence of
the refusal of the directors Of the
Comedie Franchise to permit NJ lie
Bargy to play in M. Rostand's Chan
ticleer," M. lie Bargy proposes to leave
the organization.
Sarah Bernhardt has announced that
she will appear in the title role of M.
Rostand's "Cyrano de Bergerac" She
was disappointed at not being selected
by M. Rostand to replace Coquelin in
the leading role of Chanticleer.
This was impossible on account of
her sex
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
STEAMSHIP CABRILL0 NOW
EQUIPPED WITH WIRELESS
Station at Avalon Will Be Moved tc
New Location and Service
Much Improved

Wireless service will go into use today on
the steamship Cabrillo of the Banning line
between San Pedro and Avalon. The install
lation was made by H. D. Blealxney, district
manager for the United Wireless company, and
is the second made on the Banning boats
The United Wireless station at Avalon will
be moved to a more advantageous position
next Thursday, and the service at Catalina
island will be improved by the United Wire
less company.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
Takes chIoroform

Harley M. Stewart, a caller employed at
the Southern Pacific roundhouse, took a
quantity of choroform last night If Is
said with suicidal intent, and was taken
from there to the Sisters hospital, where he
was revived. Stewart lives at 1851 Birch
from i'll health
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
Grand Jury Sworn

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27.-Before
Superior Judge Cabaniss, Walter A.
Scott, foreman, and the nineteen mem
bers of the grand jury were sworn in
today. William Mooser was appointed
secretary, and an adjournment taken,
subject to the call of the foreman.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
Takes Oath Of nfhn.

Judge Leon F. Moss. recently appointed
by Governor Gillett as one of the three new
superior judges for Los Angeles county.
LOOK the oath of office yesterday and will
begin work Monday The other two an
pointees, w. r. Hervey and George R.
DAVIS. will probably be sworn in Monday
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
Bio School DESTROYED

OAKLAND, Feb. 27.-The splendid
public school building on the crest Of
the hill at Pleasanton Yves destroyed by
fire this morning, the origin of which
is unknown. The loss is $4,000; insur-
ance $4,000
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
Anti-ciaarette Bill Passes

PIERRE, S. D., Feb. 27.-The anti
cigarette bill passed the house today
and now goes to the governor, who an
nounced that he will sign it.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-12-10


The WFiggly stiffness OF the stuUS
period was broken by a slammlng door,
and a thin boy 10 dirty. ragged clothes
Blouehed across the room. Halfway TO
the teachers desk be drawled, "Pa
wants that you should let Jim 60 homo
right now" Al Miss Davis looked a
little doubtful. be added. HE kin come
back right away"
The permission given, the two badly
solled. half starved sous OF the most
shiftless family in the district shufied
down the stairs. Very shortly Jim re-
turned, wearing a pleased and lmpOr
tant smile on his pathetic little face.
II come as sOon's I could. PAS
brothers dyin' TO Poplar" be annOunc.
ed cheerfully. That's why pa wanted
me-"
"But you weren't gone long; you
didn't stay home. cant see why you
went az all, answered the bewildered
Miss Davis.
"Why, pas goln'," explained Jim.
"Yes. but what has that 70 DO with
your asked the teacher.
spa had 70 have his suspenders,"
was Jlm's matter OF fact reply.-Ex.
change.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-12-10
a comnIIm.nt 10 lhs MInl,t,r.

In Albert Dawson's work. Joseph
Parker-His Life aud Ministry" there
are some anecdotes OF the famous min
lister OF the city temple. We are told
that what DR.. Parker regarded as, In
ifs own peculiar way. the best COM
pllment he ever received came from
an omnibus conductor. The vehicle
was crossing HolbOrn. viaduct, aud
when IT, came TO the City temple n
passenger allghted
That's the man. and that's the
place." said the conductor. indicating
Dr. Parker's church. Il went there
once, and 1 enjoyed myself 80 much
that I'm going again the frst night on
/ have. We laughed. aud We cried.
and we had a rare time. You see"
the conductor continued. "he doesn't
make religion 50 - serious"
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-12-10

partrhent stores two well dressed w0'
men saw a group OF street urchins gag
ing at their automobile, and one little
girl was heard TO say, wish could
have a ride IN &C." The women smiled.
and then the child was asked II she
would really like a ride aud was help
ed into the machine after assuring the
women that she would not be missed
at home. Her companions set up a
cheer as the machine started, and some
Of them were stilrOn the spot when Il
returned half an hour later, bringing
back the little girl. The women con-
graduated themselves on having given
the little one an extraordinary treat.
but were disenchanted when she told
them that her father was chauffeur
and that she liked his machine "A
great deal better."-New York Trib-
une.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-12-10


The original Of the singular saying
"a skeleton IN the closet which Is
found IN almost every language In Eu-
rope, Is found 10 one Of those curious
collections Of stories that have come
down from the middle ages. In one OF
these collections. complied by an un-
known hand about the middle Of the
tenth century, there Is d story Of
wealthy lady who, having a secret
grief, conhded Il 20 q friend who was
apparently q perfectly happy woman.
she was the wife Of a nobleman who
Lived In bis castle IA the south OF
France. She and her husband were
outwardly on the most loving terms.
Not q care cloud seemed 60 cast q
shadow on her path.
AFTER hearing the stAy Of her afiiict-
"a friend the noble lady took her By
ne hand and led her 70 q secret cham
Der adjoining her bedroom. there open
"a che door Of a closet and exposed a
skeleton. ~KnOw. my friend" she said.
no one IS happy. Every day 4 am
ced hy my husband % Kiss this
lnhing death bead. which q that q
fenfirnan who vas my husbands
ral aud whom would have married
aot ~ pafen3s Wilied otherwise"
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-12-10

II we drop q lump OF sugar into .
- @s dad II takes 3 consider
able time to melt n aIlOe. Eve
at the bottom OF the vessel. bat a.
hold 4 up IN the spoon near the sur
face OF the liquid Il dlssOlves much
more rapidly. THIS II owing 90 the
sugar as II melts rendering the portion
OF the tea containing Il heavier. The
sweeteued part. therefore. descends,
leaving the sugar constantly In contact
with unsweetened or only partially
sweetened ten--in fact. a continual
circulation OF duld Is promoted until
the whole h dissolved when tho
sugar IL placed or permitted 20 ne az
the bottom OF the cup II dissolvos until
the layer OF duid next Il ~ thoroughly
sweetoned or saturated. when II prac.
tlcally ceases 90 dissolve any further.
the sweetened aud heavier stratum
above II acting for a considerable time
until the law OF diffusion comes grodu-
ally into play. like an impervious GOV.
eriuE. In keeping back the lighter. un.
sweetened Huid above; hence the rea.
son also why stirring. In breaEing up
the saturated layer and allowing &C.
cess 10 the unsweetened portion. Is 20
enectual in bringing about the uni.
form sweoiening OF tea. Life IN not In
frequently sweetened by the same stir.
ring up process.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-12-10
go. PIantsd b. EaashsIIs.

Fill half an eggsbeIl with good rich
earth. stick in a seed or two, stand the
shell UP In a box Of earth. keep Il
warm and moist. and then. when you
think you can trust the weather out Of
doors and the seeds have sprOuied. you
knock the shei on and put the little
ball OF earth Into Mother Earth, and
there you are. Not a root has been
disturbed. and II you choose a fnvora-
bic time FOR transDlanting there viii
not be q wilted leaf 10 retard tho
growing Of The plant
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-12-10

One day by way OF experiment
harDessed two common garden snaila
10 a toy gun carriage 60 see n they
could pull IL along. says a writer 10 a
London magazine. Although the gun
carriage was a heavy leaden one. the
snalls pulled II 80 easily that loaded
the body OF the carriage with small
shot. The snails, however. were more
than equal 10 the task. Anxious 20
test their powers still further. I at
tached { toy cannon made OF lead and
brassl behind the gun carriage, but the
snalls and their additional load moved
on once again with the same apparent
ease. Out OF curiosity ! decided 20
weigh the cannon. gun carriage aud
shot aud 70 my great surprise found
the total weight 10 be almost one
pound. 1 venture 10 think this a very
good load for two snalls 10 manage.