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Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
SIX JURORS ARE CHOSEN
TO TRY ALLEGED CRATER
Rapid Progress Made in Examination
of TaIesmen for Hearing of
M. w. Coffey

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. Rapid
fire progress was made today in the
effort to secure a jury to try former
Supervisor NJ w. Coffey, charged with
having accepted bribe from Tirey L.
Ford, attorney for the United railroads,
and others, in consideration Of which he
is alleged to have voted for the over
head trolley franchise desired by the
company.
At the close of the days proceedings
six jurors had finally been passed in
the box, and it is expected the jury will
be completed tomorrow and trial pro-
ceed, in marked contrast to the slow
progress made in the Calhoun case in
Judge Lawlor's court, where the presi-
dent of the company is to be tried for
the alleged giving of a bribe, part OF
which Coffey is charged with having
accepted.
Coffey is the only member of the So
called Schmitz board of supervisors be-
ing tried in connection with the bribery
graft investigation.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
VICTIM Is IDENTIFIED AS
DRIVER FOR CHAIN GANG
Coroner's Jury Decides That Man
Killed by Switch Engine Com
mitted Suicide

The body Of the man run over and
killed by a Southern Pacific switch
engine Thursday has been identified as
that Of John Abadie, a teamster who
lived on East Third street. Captain
Felts of the chain gang identified the
body and said Abadie worked for him
several months, driving one Of the
wagons used to haul the chain gang.
Abadie left the employ Of Captain
Felts several months ago, saying he
had saved $500 and was going to New
Orleans to visit relatives. He had been
back only few days when his death
occurred.
The verdict Of the coroner's Jury was
to the effect that the man committed
suicide by throwing himself in front of
the engine.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
INTEREST INCREASES
IN ALLEGED LIBELS
Prominent Men Arrive at Washington
to Testify Regarding Newspaper
Articles on Panama
Canal

WASHINGTON, Feb. Interest in
the proceedings Of the federal grand
jury which is inquiring into the alleged
libelous stories printed in the New
York World and the Indianapolis News
regarding the Panama canal purchase
was intensified today when it became
known that for the present at least no
further evidence In the case will be
presented.
Several persons occupying high posi-
tions in the Press Publishing company
were present in answer to subpoenas to
appear for examination.
These were Dumont Clarke, president
Of the American Exchange National
bank and president of the Press Pub
fishing company; Florence D. White,
financial manager, and Samuel VIII
liams, a staff correspondent.
One by one they were conducted into
the office of District Attorney Baker
and questioned, and it was afterwards
stated that they would not be taken
before the grand jury.
After hearing their statements today
the district attorney decided that 1t
was not necessary for them to repeat
their statements before the grand jury,
and discharged them from further at
tendance.
J. Angus Shaw, secretary of the Press
Publishing company, will be here to-
morrow and it is understood he will be
called as a witness.
Mr.. NicoIl, counsel for the World, said
that no one who might be indicted
could be expected to answer questions.
Joseph Pulitzer, owner and editor of
the World, came to this city last night.
It was said his presence at this time
was on advice Of his counsel.
It was stated also he would be here
ready for any call that might be made
on him in the investigation held by the
federal government or by District At
torney Jerome,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
SUNSET OFFICIALS In
EARNEST CONFERENCE
Consolidation with Home Telephone
Company Reported as Being One
OF the Chief Topics Under
Discussion

Many officials of the Pacific Tele-
Los Angeles, holding daily meetings.
1t has been intimated that the question
of consolidation Of the Sunset and
Home Telephone companies is one of
the principal topics of interest, al
though this is denied by some of the
officials.
Two of the officers of the company,
B. H. Ghirardi and T. w. Rhodes, came
all the way from New York to attend
the conference. From San Francisco
e. c. Bradley, vice president and gem
eral manager of the company; J. G.
Downs, general superintendent of traf-
f1c; c.. w. Burkitt and A. c. Stainiard,
have come to attend the meetings.
Louis Glass, coast manager, and all
the local officials are participating. The
visiting officers are at the Van Nuys.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
AT THE HOTELS

DR.. w. c. Patten Of Cape Garideau. NO,
is registered at the Hayward.
A. o. McElroy and wife of San Francisco
are guests at the Lankershim.
James H. Wadham, a prominent attorney
from San Diego, is stopping at the Angelus.
William G. Uridge prominent banker
from Redlands, is registered at the Van
Nuys.
w. B. Anderson, a well known stock
raiser from Fort Worth, Texas is stopping
at the Angelus
Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Morris, bride and
groom from Tacoma, Wash, are guests at
the Lankershim.
c. Cooper and wife Of Chicago are stop
ping at the Lankershim and will remain
the rest of the season.
Mrs. William Davis, jr., and her daughter
Miss M. Davis of Toronto, Canada, are reg
istered at the Angelus.
Elmer e. Smith Of New York, editor OF
the Engineering and Mining Journal, is reg
istered at the Lankershin.
Jerome O'NeilL owner of the Santa Maria
ranch, the largest cattle ranch in Califor-
mia, is guest at the Angelus.
Former Senator and Mrs. Thomas r. Bard
OF Hueneme are guests at the Van Nuys
where they will remain several days
P. c. Sumner, travelling passenger agent
of the Hamburg American line, is registered
at the Hayward from San Francisco.
A. I. DeForest of San Francisco, Pacific
coast manager for the American Wire and
Steel company. is registered at the Van
Nuys.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Langley of Boston
are stopping at the Lankershin Mr.. Lang
ley is a prominent shoe manufacturer of
Boston.
A. 2. Megede and family from Search
light New, are stopping at the Angelus.
Mr.. Megede is owner Of extensive mining
interests near Searchnght
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph R. Davis from Gold
field New, are passing a few days at the
Alexandria. Mr.. Davis is a well known
owner Of mining properties in Nevada
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Forbes, accompanied
by Miss Forbes, f. H. ellison and Miss r
v. Graham, all of Boston, are registered at
the westminster. Mr. Forbes is a well
known banker from Boston.
Hundreds Of tourists are still hocking
into the city on every train from the east
and the hotels are crowded. It is the be-
lief of most hotel men in this city that the
tourist season viii continue longer this
season than usual, and perhaps last to the
lArGt nf Maxs
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
WANT "BILLY" SUNDAY TO
CONVERT CITY OFFICIALS S
DR.. Reasoner Says He Is Great for
Knocking Props from
Saloons

Billy Sunday has done some good
work in the conversion of aldermen in
the east, and, according to reports re-
garding the mayor and other officials
OF Los Angeles, there is good show for
his work here" said DR.. D. w. Potter
yesterday morning before the meeting
Of the Methodist ministers.
He is my spiritual grandchild. %
continued DR.. Potter. There is no one
else like him. lie is a thorough Meth
odist, although he belongs to the Pres
byterian church."
DR.. ]. r. Reasoner of Illinois ex-
pressed himself regarding Mr.. Sunday
as follows: He is great for knock
ing the props from under the saloons.
He may shock people somewhat by his
abrupt ways at first, but this wears
away"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
GAS LEAKING AT HOSPITAL
NEARLY OVERC0MES NURSE
Workmen inadvertently Leave Pipe of
Heater Open-OVersight De-
tected by Doctor

Gas leaking from a pipe in the receiv-
ing hospital almost overcame Nurse
Earl Whitney yesterday morning, and
but for the arrival of Police Surgeon
Garrett serious consequences might
have resulted. Whitney was i'll with d
headache for several hours afterwards.
Workmen had been fixing the heater
in the hospital, and through an over
sight left one Of the pipes open. Whit
ney noticed the Odor of gas, but after a
search in which he failed to detect the
leak went about his work.
DR.. Garrett came in and found the
operating room filed with gas. He in
vestigated and found the leak, which
was stopped at once.
But for the fact that the windows
were open it is believed Whitney might
have been asphyXiated.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
MISSING RIVERSIDE CLERK
LOCATED AND ARRESTED
Was Acting as Clerk at Hotel Trenton,
but Is Thought to Be Men,
tally Unbalanced

A man supposed to be Florin G.. Lee,
a dry goods clerk who disappeared
from his home at Riverside Recember
29, was arrested at the Hotel Trenton,
427 South Olive street, by Detectives
Zeigler and Mcnamara. He is at the
city Jail, and will be held pending the
arrival of his relatives.
1t is thought Lee is mentally de-
ranged. He is student Of electrical
subjects, and overstudy is thought to
have unbalanced his mind.
Lee has been employed as a clerk at
Hotel Trenton, and when approached
by the officers denied being the missing
man. A watch and other articles de-
scribed as being in the possession of
Lee were found on him, and he an
swers the description of the missing
man.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
PASTOR OF BETHESDA
CHURCH FAVORS RECALL

The recall movement was to have
been brought before the Bethesda Pres
byterian Church club last night at the
church. Prominent speakers had signi-
fed their willingness to address the
club, but on consultation with the
Municipal league it was thought best
to postpone the meeting for about two
weeks.
Rev. G. D. Heuver, the pastor, is very
much in earnest in the recall move
ment, and when seen last night said
that his congregation is heartily in ac-
cord with his sentiments.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
Nasal Catarrh. an Inflammation of tn.

Nasal Catarrh, an Inflammation of the
delicate membrane lining the air pas
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hay fever. No cocaine to breed a dread
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secretion. Price 75c, with spraying
tube. All druggists, or mailed by Hly
Bros. Sc Warren street. New YnRs~>
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
MESSENGER BOY is HELD IN
$500 ON ROBBERY CHARGE
Philip Beutter, Alias "Dutch," Is Ac-
cused of BurgIarizing Rooms at
Hotel Astoria

Philip Buetter, alias Dutch, a mes
senger, was held to answer on a charge
OF burglary to the superior court in
bonds of $150O by Police Justice Freder-
ickson yesterday. Buetter is accused
OF rcbbing the rooms of c. E. Agen-
broad and DR.. Sniff at the Hotel Asto-
ria, 248 South Olive street, a short time
ago. A quantity of the stolen property
was found in Buetters room when it
was searched by detectives.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
Requisition Honored

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 1.-Governor
Gillett today honored the requisition Of
the Oregon authorities for w. F. Cor
don, now under arrest in San Fran
cisco for the alleged embezzlement of
$176 from a piano dealer at Marshfield,
Ore. Gordon was a travelling repre-
sentative of a Portland piano firm
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
coRREcTs STATEMENT THAT
HE WAS EMPLOYED BY GATES

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1.-rEditor
Herald1: 1 notice in your paper Of
February an article from Bouse, Ariz.,
where you state that George A. Ions
berry, George Kislingberry and Will
liam Ochs have been in that section in
the interest of John w. Gates.
/ wish to state that such publications
are misleading to the public, and I
can't see where they benefit any ona.
have never met Mr.. Gates in nv life.
have never been employed by him. nor
would I know him should I meet him
on the street. SO the entire article tends
to place one in an embarrassing posi-
ton should they ever have the poo5
fortune Of meeting Mr.. Gates. RA-
spectfully yours, VIM. OCHa
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
NOTED CANTATRICE
TO APPEAR TONIGHT
Nine. Frieda Lanaendorff to Present
Splendid Program Of Classical
Vocal Selections at Slmp-
son Auditorium

Nine. Frieda Langendorff may not
be known extensively in Los Angeles
and Southern California, but after she
has sung in concert tonight at Simpson
auditorium, at the symphony concert
Friday afternoon, at San Diego We'd
nesday and other cities during the
week, all Southern California will be
in love with this new singer.
A songstresS, with German musical
education, which practically is perfect,
but with a brain, wit and aptness
strictly American, she understands
music thoroughly.
In conVersing with her one imme-
diately realizes how like Nine. Schu
mann-Heink in more than voice she is.
When she rehearsed yesterday with the
members of the Los Angeles Symphony
orchestra she made her great talent
known Immediately, and the fact she
had appeared with the Minneapolis or
chestra, the Damrosch and Thomas or
chestras was a sufficient guarantee OF
her ability as a soloiSt.
Nine. Langendorff sings in German,
French and English. She will be the
guest at a Saturday luncheon Of the
Dominant club, a womenS musical or
ganization Of Los Angeles.
A treat is in store for those who
attend her recital in this city tonight
at Simpsons auditorium, the program
Aria, "Ah! mon hls." from lie Pro-
phete" NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Meyerbeer
Ca) Die Himmel ruhnen. Beethoven
% Esblinkt der Thau. .Rubinstein
(c) Der Lenz ....................H .Hildah
The Cry Of Rachel ........... Turner Salter
o Dry Those Tears ........ .Telma de Rigo
Still as the Night. ..........- -.....- BONN
A Song of April. ........s'.. Turner salter
Ave Maria ................ -Gounod
(a) The Retreat ............. La Forge
{hl Alteration .T6lYna de RlRO
(c) Sweetheart, Thy Lips Are Touched
with Flames ............... Chaowick
Aria from Samson and Della" .saint-Saens
q
Miss Margaret Goetz, assisted by
Mrs. Clara Henley Bussing, soprano;
Mrs. Fleming PEngle, soprano; Mrs.
Eva Young Zobelein, contralto; Mrs.
Gertrude Ross Harris and Mrs. Hen
Mon Robinson, accompanies; John
Douglass Walker, tenor; Roy Porter,
bass; Harrison Williams, pianist, gave
a concert at Hotel Pepper Sunday night
in celebration of the Schubert centen-
nial. There was an attendance Of near
gram: "Nachtstuck" C'Night Song'O,
"Alinde," Cradle Song" Miss Goetz;
"The Young Num-" "Barcarole Sung
Upon the Waters "Sei Mir Gegrust'
CGreetings'), Mrs. PEngle; "The Wan
derer," "Ihr Bild' ("Her Portrait''),
Mr.. Porter; Gretchen am Spinnrad,"
"Liebsbotschaft" Gloves Messen-
ger'), "Haidenroslein" c'Wild Rose'),
Mrs. Bussing; piano, CLARK, Hark, the
Lark" Mr.. Williams; can Die Music"
C''To Music"), "Fischerweise' ('Fisher
nipotent'). Mrs. Zobelein; wander
er's Night Song" "Serenade," Mr..
Walker; "Litany," Courage" "Whith-
err" Miss Goetz.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
Gomez Appoints Police Chief

HAVANA, Feb. president Gomez
signed a decree today appointing Jose
Ugarte chief of the secret police. This
closes the sensational incident arising
out of the proposal to appoint Ricardo
Arnauto to that office, which was frus-
trated by Vice President Zayas' threat
to resign
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
GRAND Jury so BUSY THAT
IT FoRoETs LUNCHEON HOUR

The grand jury was so busy yester-
day that the members forget the pass
age of time and adjourned for luncheon
fifteen minutes after the noon hour
The investigators were again in the
secret chamber promptly at 2 O'Clock
and remained two hours
The next meeting will be held
Wednesday, and it is possible the long
looked-for and axiously awaited report
on the charges Of protected vice viii be
made then.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
NAMES STEPHENS
PEOPLES CHOICE
fContinued from Pare Five,

CONTINUED from Page Five)
will take up the campaign work ag-
gressively.
Another committee of ten is to be ap-
pointed on a motion made by T. f..
Gibbon to draft a platform and resolu-
tions for the campaign, and Judge
Works was empowered to name this
committee also.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
subpoenas Fifty Witnesses

CHICAGO, Feb. Judge Lands
has subpoenaed fifty witnesses for the
second trial Of the governments case
against the Standard Oil company of
Indiana, first hearing of which resulted
many.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
Eat at the Angelus grill.

Have You had birthday this week? Then
Herald. and try for n prize
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SUNDAY MAGAZINE FOR DECEMBER IL. 1909

roses from of the admirers begun thrashn the
fossy gent over the head like she was beatin por
lor rug.
Say, almost anywhere else than in the Perzazzer
this muss would have developed until it would have
taken squad of to have Strengthened it
out but here it amt more'n got nicely under way
before Billy Donovan and three of his rubber heeled
assistants is the job. In two shakes the gent has
been hustled out of sight into the managers office
and seven of the women have been shooed into
elevator and distributed diff rent floors. All
there is left of the disturbance is few leaves
the carpet and little group of sheepish lookn
females who take glance at each other and
then begin beatn it for the fresh air by separate
exits.
NOV don't know any more about the Souls of
~ Lighters than | did before, what the fossy
gent had done to bring on the rough house COM
mittee: for there want word in the papers next
day. All | know is that me and Mrs. Allison gets
the sx-three express out to Soundnere and lands at
front door just Pinckney turns the button
that lights up the Christmas tree.
. Is my darling here?'- demands Mrs. Allison.
room, both of your darlings are here Mrs. Allison:
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THE NAZARENE APPEARS

and the Nazarene appeared. His great teachings
were quoted to me, and could almost hear Him say
ing those things to me. So real His appearance
this time that compelled to bury the politician
and be He compelled me to remember my
first eliminated as useless had been my most ardent
friend. The Nazarene compelled me to remember
how sincerely and earnestly | had thanked him for
his support of me, and how had said, If you ever
need anything, you need only to call upon me and l
shall cheerfu1ly comply with your every request.
/ had meant it all, for was grateful; but graft
tude doesn't last long with practical politician. In
all these years he had never asked favor of me.
He naturally expects me to give him this appoint
ment and here have been cutting him out remorse-
lessly. But he shall have the office. and shall have
to make peace with the other fellows, somehow The
right man shall have the appointment; but he will
owe nothing to my gratitude. Some day shall tell
him that he received the appointment solely because
me to respect eternal justice and right principles"
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no you know that the \azarene appears and
II makes Himself felt in the affairs of men, until this
day." This question was asked by distinguished
Senator after d conversation with newspaper
respondent concerning political affairs. The question
seemed wholly irrelevant and the Senator asked
for explanation.
He said. The question is pertinent to my mind
because it bears on Government appointment in
which you will be Interested The \azarene appears
to me at times, usually the Prophet Samuel APP
peared to King David when he said, Thou art the
mani,
After careful consideration of political problem
for more than week, | had it settled in my own
mind. | finally knew what | should do but | knew
it was not what l ought to do Then. by some
strange impulse. Sunday morning | went to
church. which | rarely do except in the evenings
when my wife accompanies me. Well, the preacher
took for his text the Golden Rule. Then in the
course OF his remarks he quoted 'lnasmuch we
have done it of the least of these We have
done it unto Me- And somehow that preacher
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regalia holdin' bunch of orchids in her hands.
As there want any time to lose, waltzes right
Mrs. Allison" says |. I've just been having a
session with your husband.
''Indeed." says she. Il fear m not in the least
interested.
maybe not" says l but there's a youngster
out there who's lot int rested in you. When left
he was Dustin his little heart. cryin for his missn
muvver.
She bites her lip at that but ends by shruggn
her shoulders. The marital state is certain to pro-
duce many sordd tragedies says she. Pardon
my not continuing the discussion Mr. McCabe, and
she turns her back square There was l, too
with all them ruttin sentiments still bottled up
side of me.
But look here Mrs. Attison." says l. Il want
you to know that"
Main foor' sings out the elevator boy, and out
steps fossy gent in FIVE o'clock tea uniform,-sk
faced frock coat carnaton in his buttonhole and
curly iron gray hair all shampooed like French
poodle. Also there's rush for him from the female
delegation with Mrs. Attson joinin in right
the head of the procession.
FOR a minute it looked like Paderewski recep-
left but all of sudden his grin fades. black eyed
shakes her fist under his nose and Kisses out
"Wretch!"
Next fat middle aged woman grabs him by the
left arm whirls him around and remarks real passion
ate. "Decever Nillain
He hadn't any more'n gasped twice and begun to
stammer out something, than two more perfect
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By Smith D. Fry

looked directly at me, though reading my very
thoughts. The preacher kept on quoting from the
sayings of the Man of Nazareth and when left that
church my political problem had been knocked into
a cooked hat. The Nazarene appeared, as He had SO
often appeared before in my affairs.
There three candidates for office belong
ing to my State One of them is a good man who
has done service; but | cannot see how
wherein he do anything for in the future. l
wanted to favor him; but l finally cut him out be-
he cannot be of any practical assistance in the
matter of my reelection. The other two aid me.
Having cut out one l proceeded to weigh the other
two. Finally | selected the who could help
to the greater number of votes in the Legislature.
The other fellow can put off with promises of some
other office until after reelection. Then could
forget him for six years.
This is practical politics. My mind was clear
and the whole matter settled. Then went to church,
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ladies pitched in with spicy conversation along the
same lines One yanks the flower off his coat and
stamps it, another gives savage pull at his puff
tie; and the fat party with squawk like hen
flynn through window, hauls off and lands flat
handed smack right across his face.
That starts the riot for fair. Some of the ladies
screamed tried to pull off fatty, and the little
black eyed one grabbin bunch of long stenmed