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Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08
MAKE STRONG CASE FOR
CAUSE OF ADAMS DOWNFALL
Apple Has Figured In Various Aspects
in Worlds Social and Politi-
cal History

There is a mine of quaint and super
Stitious customs connected with the
apple which would make capital read
ing if all the instances on record could
be gathered between the covers of a
volume, says the London Tit-BitS. The
apple in times past has been used as
an omen of luck-good and bad-suc-
cess in love and marriage, and in some
cases to ward off disease.
A curious yet romantic belief which
still exists in some parts Of the south
of England is to fasten several apples
on strings, after which the strings are
hung and twirled before the fire. The
owner of the apple which first falls off
will soon be married. AS each ones
apple falls off so does the order of
matrimony proceed. Single bliss is the
lot of the owner Of the last apple left
on the string.
In times past the apple has played a
prominent part in the traditions OF
Scotland, and even now in the High
lands the peeling of an apple to reveal
the letter of 3; young girls future hus-
bands name is regarded with super
stitious awe. The romantic maiden pro-
cures a large apple and proceeds to
pare 1t. If the peel breaks then there
is a. calamity ahead and an interrupted
love. If it break twice, once while be-
ing pared and again while being
thrown, then it means still more dis
aster, for the twice parted peel means
twice parted love.
But If the peel be safely taken from
the apple, safely tossed around the
head three times and safely thrown to
the ground so that it makes a letter on
the floor then it becomes an agent of
fate, and as such will help the girl in
deciphering the first letter of her future
lovers name.
More generally known and at the
same time more weirdlike and fearful
in character is the celebrated spell Of
eating an apple before a looking glass
with a view to discovering the inquir-
ers future husband, who, it is believed,
will be seen peeping over her shoulder.
Many Of these traditions which were
taken so seriously by our ancestors
have developed in this enlightened age
into a pastime for merry social gather
ings. Some of the old Halloween Gus
toms, which are still believed in some
parts of the country, are turned into
forms of popular amusement. A nOta-
BILE example of the custom is hanging
a stick horizontally by a string from
the ceiling. and putting candle on the
one end and an apple on the other.
The stick being made to twirl rapidly,
the merrymakers in succession leap up
and snatch at the apple with their
teeth, no hands being allowed, but it
frequently happens that the candle
comes round before they are aware,
and scorches them in the face or
smothers them with grease.
A more serious and recent custom,
however, consists of a bowl of water
with a number of apples floating about.
Fond mothers have to drop forks into
the water from a distance Of about
four feet with the hope of piercing an
apple. If this is done successfully the
feat is said to protect their children
from catching cold.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08
MEXICAN VOLCANO IN ACTION;
SLIGHT EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS

MEXICO CITY, Feb. THE volcano
near the city of Colmina is in eruption.
1T is throwing out a great quantity Of
ashes and pumice stone There is no
lava flowing, and the people are not
alarmed. Several slight earthquake
shocks have been reported from that
region within the last few days, but no
damage has been done.
This volcano emits smoke and flames
from its crater and can be seen every
night by ships many miles at sea.
Predictions of more severe eruptions
are made by seismologists.
MANILA, Feb. Late dispatches
from Tayabas province, extreme south
western part of Luzon, express the
opinion that what was believed to have
been an outburst of the volcano of Lag
mas was not an eruption, but merely
a great cloudburst over Mount Banahai
The area damaged by the storm is ap-
parently very wide. The governor of
the province reports fields ruined, high
ways impossible and bridges destroyed.
Detachments of constabulary have
been ordered to ascend the mountains
to investigate the causes Of the disaster.
First reports were that an outbreak of
the volcano had occurred with "giant
explosion of water
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08
AUDUBON SOCIETY TRIES TO
FIND POISONER OF BIRDS

PASADENA Feb. 7.-Officers of the
Audubon society of Pasadena have
begun a systematic hunt through the
east end of the city in the hopes of
disclosing the person or persons who
are poisoning the song birds of that
section.
Many complaints have been received
of late from people who have found
dead birds about their yards and it is
believed someone is distributing poison
either with intent or so carelessly as
to make the distribution a menace to
the birds.
Dogs also have suffered, two valu-
able animals having met their death
during the past week through poison
In one case, where an autopsy was
held, the animals stomach was found
to contain poisoned raisins, such as are
used in poisoning gophers.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08
Humane Society Elects Officers

PASADENA, Feb. 1.-THE Pasadena
Humane society has organized for the
coming year by electing the following
officers: President, DR.. E. L. Conger;
first vice president L. r. Macy; sec
ond vice president, w. D. Medill; third
vice president, Miss Mary Stewart; !;
fourth vice president J. d. Mersereau;
fifth vice president, Mrs. M. NJ. Conan,
and secretary and treasurer Henry
Waterman.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08
JupIter,s Eighth Satellite

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Feb. IA cable
dispatch received at the Harvard col
lege observatory from Kiel states that
the eighth satellite of Jupiter was pho
tographed at the Greenwich observa-
tory on January 16. The position of the
satellite was in right ascension, 10 hours
56 minutes 46.7 seconds, and declination
plus degrees 40 minutes 46 seconds.
The daily motion was in right ascen-
sion minus 1 minute and in 1declination
plus / minute.
The satellite is visible in large tele-
scope.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08
Fatally Hurt in Auto Wreck

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Feb. =
Mrs. c. L. Williams, wife Of the bust
ness manager of the Grand opera house
of Philadelphia, was probably fatally
injured in an automobile accident near
Egg Harbor tonight. The car was run
ming at high speed when 2 rear tire
blew out, causing the car 70 skid, and
Mrs. Williams was hurled from the au-
tomobile. Her skull was fractured and
she was taken to a hospital in Phila-
delDhia
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08
CHURCH NOTICES
SECOND CHURCH OF
CHRIST. SCIENTIST

! Simpson auditorium 7S4 S. Hope street Ser
vices Sunday. II a. m and 8 p. M: sermon
from the Christian Science Quarterly; subject
Soul" Children's Sunday school at $50 a.
M; Wednesday evening meeting at o'clock
at Simpson auditorium and also the Gamut
club, 1044'South Hope street at Sis. Reading
rooms, 510-511 Herman w. Hellman building
Spring and Fourth streets. open daily sun
days excepted. from a m. to D. m. PSI.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08
ROBINSON TO COMPETE

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 7.-George
Robinson, winner of the Vanderbilt
cup race, the Fairmount Park race and
holder of the worlds record for twenty
four hours racing, has entered the 100-
mile and other stock car races to be
run by the New Orleans Automobile
club February 20, q and 22
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08
Weather Conditions

The storm has moved southeastWard> over
Nevada and Utah. 1t has caused heavy
snow in the Sierras and heavy rain along
the southern coast of California.
Thunder storms are reported from San
Francisco and Red Bluff
Southwest storm warnings are displayed at
Los Angeles and San Diego.
Forecast
For Los Angeles and vicinity-Rain fol-
lowed by fair Monday; brisk south wind,
changing to north.
For San Francisco and notwithstanding
Monday; light north wind.
For Santa Clara valley-Clearing, colder
Monday; light north wind
For Sacramento valley-Clearing, colder
Monday; light frost in morning; light north
wind.
For San Joaquin valley-ShOwers followed
by fair Monday; light frost in -.le morning
light north wind.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08
PHILIPS AND BARRY MATCHED

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 7.-Sammy
Phillips of New Orleans and Dave
Barry of Chicago have been matched
to fight ten rounds February Is before
the Southern Athletic club.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08

Boys and girls who can draw have a
chance to win dollar prizes in Herald
Junior contests for young artists Address
Aunt Laurie, this paper.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08
News From Neighboring Cities
PASADENA

CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT
Home 1855. Sunset 274O
Correspondent. 145 S. Los Robles Ave.
Oay-Both Phones SO. Night-Home 265S.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08

Every -unior under 10 years OF ~ge will re-
ceive birthday present IL Aunt Laurie re-
ceives letter from the child telling about
the event.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08

Maximum temperature 55.
Minimum temperature so.
Rainfall past "a hours la.
Rainfall for season 1898.
Rainfall last season to date 8.9s.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08
THE WEATHER

LOS ANGELES, Feb Z. 1908
Time. Bar. ITherIA, -mIWind. Well Wealth.
em em. e :ssi s g g Sc sM i & Cloudy esin
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08
HeIp--FemaIe

LADIES! LEARN BEAUTY CULTURE;
cost less, earn more. FLORENTINE HAIR
DRESSING COLLEGE, corner Broadway;
entrance 227 Mercantile place; F-72S7.
Original and reliable; ask our girls or Gus
toners. 2-6-m
WANTED-GOOD WAIST DRAPERS AND
skirt Makers also errand girl. L. G.
POTTS, 512 S. Broadway. 2-7-3
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08

BUSINESS PERSONALS
LADIES. CALL AT 455 so. BROADWAY,
room 10. and The pretty braiding and ern-
broidery on 6-7-x
WASH SUITS
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08

SITUATION WANTED BY MIDDLE AGED
sober, industrious man, any kind of light
work in out of town; will work on
trial week for So. BOX 2O7, Herald
Psi
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08
To Rent

RENT OR 4-RoOM UN-
furnished modern fat, in good location,
either west or south. by permanent ten
ant; rent must be reasonable. Address
BOX 266, Herald 2-6-tf
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08

SITUATION WANTED-WILL WORK AT
any light work for months at soc per day,
with private room and board; middle aged;
don't drink or use tobacco. BOX 304, Her.
aid Psi
ELDERLY MAN, LIGHT WORK OF ANY
kind, or as night watchman; wages no OBJ
ject; city references. BOX 249, Herald. 2-S-1
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08

THE BETHLEHEM INSTITUTION is SEEK
ing employment for out OF work and
makes a special request Of contractors and
others employing labor to call on US when
in need of help. We have carpenters, paint
ers, paper hangers. laborers Of all kinds
51O N. VIGNES ST. Phones-A9O31, Main
5726. 1-24-30t
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08

WANTED-CHAUFFEU FIRST CLASS
mechanic competent in every line and
long experience; young man 20 years of
age with good habits. BOX 117s, Herald.
Isl
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08
SitUations-MaIe

WANTED-POSTTION BY MARRIED MAN,
age 80, high school graduate good appear
ance; IL years business experience as account
ant, auditor, floor manager and salesman;
will commence at reasonable salary and will
make good; permanent resident; A No.
references. MR.. GAMEWELL, 203 S. Hill
st. Phone A6552. PSI
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08

WANTED-A BRIGHT, WELL EDUCATED
young man of good character desires posi-
tion working evening morning and
evenings for his board and room. BOX
20S, Herald. Psi
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08

How much does your soul weigh? DR..
James I'll. Hyslop, secretary of the
American Society for Psychical Re
search and author of 'PsychicaI Re-
search and the Resurrection and other
standard classic works, observes. apro-
pos Of Fournier D'Albe's newly enun-
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-07-02
SHERMAN DONSHOMESPUN
Vice-President's Hot Weather Suit 10
the Envy of the Senate-lt
Looks Cool.
~ilsss4~<SS sssrs~kx
SoeN]-

Washington, d. C.--Vice-President
Sherman's hot weather clothes were
the envy of the senate.
Nothing like them was ever seen,
so far as tradition goes in the vice
presidents chair. This remarkable
looking suit is of blue material SINH
lar to that of which light overalls are
made. The suit is not beautiful, but 1t
looked cool 1t is of cotton grown In
Muskogee county, Georgia. and ginned
spun into thread. woven into cloth
dyed and tailored in the same county
1t was presented through Representa-
tive Adams, of Georgia.
In defense of wearing such suit
the vice-president explained that on'
Just like it would be worn by Cover
nor-elect Brown, of Georgia, when ht
is inaugurated.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-07-02
Fear God, Tell the Make Money"
SHOT WHEN PLOT FAILS
CATTlEMAN WALKER WOUNDED
IN DESPERATE BATTLE.
Mexico Stock Raiser Lured to CHICAGO
by the Man He Sent to Prison
Companion Escapes.

Chicago, Ill.-Two men were shot
following struggle in an auto
mobile. In which one of the men had
caused the other to be bound and
gagged after Turing him to Chicago
so that he might fulfill an oath of
vengeance sworn in Mexico three
years ago.
The victim of the plot was James
Dorsey, cattle raiser of Gilbert, III.
Wounded in the abdomen, he Is in a
precarious condition in the county
hospital. The man who shot him is
c. c. Walker. also a eattleman, whose
home is in Fayette, Mo. He was shot
in the leg by Dorsey. A companion
OF Walker escaped.
Walker admitted that he had come
to Chicago to thrash Dorsey, but de-
MED he intended to kill him.
Three years ago Walker was arrest
ed in Mexico charged with mutilating
two carloads of cattle in which Dorsey
had an interest Dorsey testified
against him and Walker was sent to
prison for II months. He swore to
be revenged on Dorsey and since his
release he has sought high and low
for him.
Walker telephoned to Dorsey at Gill
bert. He said he was a eattleman of
the name of Graham and that a party
Of Mexicans were int town who de-
sired to consult Dorsey in cattle
deal
come to Chicago and meet Graham"
and the Mexicans in the Transit house.
Meantime, Walker met man re-
sembling a Mexican in saloon and
induced him to accompany him. He
told the police he did not know the
mans name nor the place where he
met him. When the pair arrived at
the Transit house they were handed
telephone message requesting them
to meet Dorsey at the Sherman house
They engaged an automobile. drew
the curtains tightly and the car wa.
stopped in front of the Sherman
house. The doorman summoned Dor
sey and when he stepped into the auto
mobile it started for the west side.
Before it had gone rar Dorsey was
bound and gagged and informed that
he was 'in for good beating" AT
Robey street the car was turned back
toward town and the supposed Mexi'
can told the chauffeur to drive to Lin
coin park.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-07-02
WIFE OF LOS ANGELES AUTO
DEALER LAST SEEN ALIVE
WITH ROBERTS.
IDENTIFIED BY DENTAL WORK
Woman Was Murdered in Suspects
Bungalow Where Bloody and
Partly Burned Clothes Were
Found-Motive Mystery.

st. Michaels, Md.-After searching
practically the eastern shore of Mary
land, Emmitt E., or John T. Roberts,
a friend of the dead woman, was ar
rested in connection with the murder
OF Mrs. Edith May Woodill, wife of
Gilbert Woodill, an automobile dealer
in Los Angeles, Cal, Mrs Woodill's
nude body, the skull crushed in from
blow apparently delivered from be-
hind, the face horribly disfgured, the
entire body swollen from the effects
of several days immersion and
weighted with an iron pot containing
half dozen bricks, was discovered
by boys who were grabbing in Back
creek, tributary of Choptank river,
not far from the home of Mrs. Wood
ills foster father, Capt Charles II.
Thompson, few miles from here.
Roberts was with Mrs. Woodill when
she was seen for the last known time
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodill came here
early this month, the latter with the
intention of spending the summer
with her foster father. Her husband
remained only a few days, leaving. it
is understood, for Detroit, whence he
intended to return to Los Angeles.
From that time Mrs. Woodill and
Roberts are said to have seen much
of each other.
Last Saturday Mrs. Woodill went to
Easton to have some dental work done
and it had been arranged that Rob
erts should meet her at Royal Oak
and return with her to her home Rob
erts missed the train for Royal Oak
and drove there, met Mrs Woodill and
drove with her back here to the land
ing. where his launch was moored.
They entered the launch and Mrs.
Woodill was not seen again alive so
far as has been learned.
Investigation since made indicates
that when Roberts and Mrs. Woodill
left here they went in the launch to
bungalow that is being built op
Roberts farm near that of Capt.
Thompson and that in this bungalow
the murder was committed. There
were found a bloody sheet and mat
tress and portions of the woman's S
clothes partly burned. These have
been identified as having belonged TO
Mrs. Woodill.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-07-02
Col. Pasos Gets an Apology.

New Orleans,-Lieut Col J. Alex
ander Pasos of the Nicaraguan army,
whose arrest here Wednesday by a
local detective, who believed him to
be Leon Ling, the slayer of Elsie 81.
gel. caused much Indignation on his
part and ultimately profuse apollo
gies on the part of the arresting off,
Ger. Colonel Pasos declared that he
would report the matter to the Mica
raguan minister in Washington. Col
onel Pasos arrived here Wednesday
from New York. where, he states, he
has been the guest Of the Nicaraguan
minister for some time. Friends here
express the belief, however, that
Cofcne9 Fdsos is now Inclined to
Atreat the matter from a humorous
Standpoint.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-07-02
ONE KILLED IN RACE RIOT
Syrian Girl and Turkish Youth EIopes
and Cause War Among the
Foreigners.

Springfield, Mass.-One man dead,
another fatally injured and several
dangerously wounded, is the result
Of race riot in which Turks
and Syrians participated here. The
trouble arose over the elopement of
16-year-old Syrian girl with a 17-year-
old Turkish youth last Tuesday. Jo-
seph Alley, Turk, special police Of
ficer, is alleged to have started the
trouble by urging the Turks to gather
and kill the Christians. Alleys skull
was fractured. Saad Burroni. an
other Turk, was stabbed to death.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-07-02
WET FIGHT BEGUN.
Tennessee Dry Law is In the Legal
Stage.


Stage.
1Memphis.-1n the preliminary skir-
raish of legal battle which, IL is
dHclared. is destined for the highest
Qburt in the land for final adjudica-
don, those who favor the eontinu-
apce of the manufacture and sale OF
feoholic beverages in Tennessee.
Rined the advantage. in the issu-
ahce of an order by Chancellor III.
ltent Minor Wednesday night which
restrafns, temporarily, the enforce
ment of the manufacture and sales
acts OF the recent legislature, the
AFTER part of which went into effect
Al midnight Wednesday, so far as 1t
VIII interfere with the operation OF
tpe Tennessee Brewing Company's
pant and business in this city. The
order OF the chancellor came in an
Swer TO petition of the majority
stockholders of the brewing company
Which seeks 10 permanently enjoin
Hate and county officials from the en-
prcement of the law, because, they
declare, 1t Is unconstitutional and
would cause an irreparable loss in
Profits. President Schorr of the COM
1any is made a party to the suit be-
cause OF his expressed determination
to discontinue the manufacture Of
beverages that contain any part al
cohol The restraining order will be
In effect until July 8, when argu-
ments as to the permanence of the
injunction will be heard.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-07-02
Iron and Steel Men on Strike.

Pittsburg. Pa,-Fifteen plants, with
a capacity of 100 mills, were crippled
or entirely tied up at midnight Wed.
nesday by the strike order that went
into effect in the union sheet and
tin plate mills of the United States
Steel Corporation. according to claims
made by the officials Of the Amalga-
mated Association of Iron and Steel
Workers. The total number OF men
on strike is estimated at 1000. The
Strike is the outcome of the open
shop order four weeks ago by the
American Sheet and Tin Plate Com
,pany at all its mills throughout West
Virginia. Pennsylvania, Ohio and In
diana.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-07-02
WOMAN MAKES FATAL LEAP
Driven Insane by Heat, Brooklyn
Woman Jumps From Roof With
Little Daughter.

New York City.-Driven tempora-
rily insane by the excessive heat,
Mrs Emma Monthly threw herself and
her eight-year-old daughter from the
roof of a five story apartment house
in Quincy street in an exclusive sec
ton of Brooklyn Both were killed
instantly
Mrs. MOnthy's husband is superin-
tendent of the building. Mother and
daughter went to the roof in search of
relief from the heat They had been
there only few moments when the
mother, picking up the child, leaped
to the asphalt below.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-07-02
.....Loeker System Is Upheld.

Montgomery, Ala.-The supreme
court gave much encouragement to
the locked system Wednesday by
holding that man may own and keep
as much liquor about his place as
he sees fitI provided it is legally Sc
cured. The opinion is by Justice
Sayre and reiterates the principal
that intoxicating liquor is property
and may BE owned and held as SUCH
The Bessamer ordinance prohibiting
storage OF liquors in places where
soft drinks are sold Is declared In
violation Of the constitution of the
state and nation. The effect will be
to make storage of liquors legal and
1t is not possible to see what the leg
islature can do to break up locker
systems.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-07-02
NO ONE CLAIMS $1,169.OO
Money Found In Stove During Raid
After Policeman Is Shot
in Brooklyn.

New York-Joseph Becker, a
Brooklyn policeman, was shot
through the neck, and his partner,
William Myers. was sent to investi-
gate what was variously reported to
be a hold-up, a mysterious shooting
and black hand outrage Augustine
Domiceli was arrested.
When Becker fell Myers blew his
whistle and reserves surround the
house and took 12 prisoners, some of
them women. The police found 1,169
In bills in a stove in the basement,
but no one will admit ownership Of
the money.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-07-02
MORSE'S BAIL IS LOWER
Reduction in Two State Cases
Against Him.

New York-C. w. Morse, ac-
companied by his counsel, Martin
w. Littleton. visited District Attorney
with him in the matter of having Mr..
Morse's bail reduced in the two cases
aaginst him in the state courts.
Mr.. Jerome went before Judge
O'Sulliyan in general sessions with
Mr.. Dittleton and Mr. Morse and con
sented to a reduction OF bail from
$4,000 to $4,000, and it was furnished.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-07-02
Horse Takes Corpse Home.

Des Moines. Iowa.-During a yio-
lent thunderstorm at Perry Thurs
day night, Fred X. Nell, former chief
of the fire department and wealthy
resident. was struck and killed by
lightning as he was riding to his home
in buggy. His faithful family horse
carried the body to the postoffice
where Postmaster F. NJ. Hoey took
It in and made an examination. The
coroner pronounced the man dead.
LIGHTNING also struck the Christian
church. demolishing the tower
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-07-02
Adopt Apprenticeship Laws.

Omaha. Neb.-The six years fight
for an international apprenticeship
law, which has been waged by Den
yer Union No. 40 of the International
Printing Pressmen's Union, culminat-
ed in the adoption by the convention
of that union of a bylaw making a
a qualification for becoming eligible
to the union.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-07-02
Defendant Gets His Pistol.

st. Louis.-William Wright, jointly
indicted with Fred II. Mohrie for the
murder OF Constable Samuel Young,
Fifteenth ward Democratic boss, was
acquitted Wednesday by a jury The
court immediately ordered wrights
revolver restored to him on a strong
plea by Wright's attorney that
Wright was almost insane, II is al
legged, from fear of assassination.