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Arizona republican., 1909-03-17
AID CHANGES.

Attention is called this morning to
the number of changes of ads in this
department Gregg & Brittor, the
new cement contractors. are advertis
ing cement walks as a speciality for
short time. Hammer, the druggist. has
just received a consignment OF Col
gates dental cream. the kind that
comes out like a ribbon. lies flat on
Arizona republican., 1909-03-17
MikadO 6gS

Jack, by Giant Jr, dam Queen Of
Anderson. Miksdo won grand charm
pionship at ST. Louis Exposition in
his two year-old form. 1914 hands
high and weighs 1900 lbs. Fee $1,000
for the season, in advance.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-17
THE ALPHA PLAY.

Rehearsals are in daily progress for
the presentation of "Al Martins Coun-
try Store" by the Alpha society at the
Normal auditorium on Friday evening
of this week. No pains are being
spared TO make the play perfect in
every respect, and there is certain to
be a large. attendance.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-17
A CALLED MEETING.

There-win be a called meeting of the
Tempe Poultry and Egg association at
II a. m. tomorrow for the purpose of
voting on the names Of new applicants
All who are interested in the assooia-
ton. whether members or not. are in
vIted to attend. The meeting will be
held at the residence Of c. W. Alex
ander.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-17
Announcement

The following stations and jacks
are in service at the Turkey Track
Cattle Company farm near Tempe,
Arizona:
Arizona republican., 1909-03-17
Castillion 1905

castillion is a black Percheron BY
imp. Casino 27s3o from imp. Debora
2o852. Casino is the highest priced
Percheron stallion ever imported, cost
ing $4,000. Fee $500 for the season
in advance.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-17
Direct View, 2:OSa
(Trottinq)

Direct View, 1924, is handsome
seal brown, by Direct 2:o512, dam
Fermosa by Mansfield 2:26. A per-
feet individual and a sire Of extreme
speed. Fee $500 for the season in
advance.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-17

displayed by them since the store was
opened in Tempe. and the public may
be certain that by patroniZing this
firm it will receive liberal treatment
and satisfactory goods.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26
CROSSED ELECTRIC
WIRES START FIRE
WELLS-FARG0 EXPRESS EX-
PERIENCES BLAZE
Firemen Find 1t Difficult to Battle
with Flames, but Soon Subdue
Them-Loss Is About
$4,000

Crossed electric wires in the base
ment of the Wells-Fargo Express com
panys office, at Sixth and Main streets,
in the Central building, caused a fire
at IL o'clock last night, which proved
a stubborn blaze for the firemen to
contend With.
While the monetary damage was
small it required more than two hours
of the most difficult kind of work for
the firemen, under Assistant Chief
George ODonnell, to extinguish the
blaze.
The fire started in what is known as
the stationery room, where blanks,
way bills, letter heads and such mat
ter is stored in bulk. Dense suffocating
smoke was the result and it filled the
entire first floor of the building. Holes
were cut through the pavement lights
and the concrete floor in the rear of
the office and tons of water poured into
the basement, which finally flooded out
the fire.
The loss is difficult to estimate, there
being $4,000 to $4,000 worth of freight
stored in the basement in addition to
the printed blanks, valued at about
$780, The printed matter is thought
to be a total loss and the damage by
water to the freight stored in the base
ment cannot be estimated.
A burning pile of rubbish in the rear
of No 1873 North Main street drew
several engine and hose companies
away during the progress of the eX-
press company fire. The damage
proved nothing. A few minutes later
a false alarm called several companies
to First and San Pedro streets.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26

man models his life to certain extent
after that of another man. I'VE are
ALL said he, ito a large degree imi-
tators. 1 trust that the members of
the Triangle department will have some
one far superior than myself to look
too. have come here almost by an act
of Providence. 1 have given up the
thought of a theological institution to
enter the ranks of the Young Mems
Christian association workers, for be-
lieve that no real good can be accom-
plished for young men except by young
men. This work will extend beyond
our widest imaginings.
Every man influenced by us will
multiply the good received a score Of
times We must also get into close
touch with every other institution for
the advancement of young men In
Southern California. If I did not be-
ieve that we could do this I would
resign inside of six months. We must
cooperate. We have got to do exten-
sion work and do 1t quick.
"As l walked down Spring street to-
day and looked into the faces of the
young men and boys I passed on the
street l was satisfied that what they
needed was evangelism" Hagerman
concluded by saying that Los Angeles
was the only city, although he was
born in Canada, that could command
his love and efforts. ~ will give you
the very best 1 have,'' said he in con-
cluding, land I firmly believe that be-
fore us lies great and glorious fu-
ture"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26
EXCURSION TO
GREAT COPPER MINES
viii Investigate Great Vontrigger
Property-Electricaf Copper Leach
ing Plant Under construe-
tion at Mine

The Cal. Gold & Copper Co., operat-
ing at Vontrigger, San Bernardlno
Cal, will conduct an eXcur-
sion party to their property on the 18th
inst, via Santa Fe r. r., leaving Los
Angeles June 26th at p. m.
Many people are expected TO take
advantage of the extremely low rates
and enjoy an over Sunday outing at
the big copper mines situated 1000 feet
above sea level. Business men and
women will not be hindered from go
ing, as they can be back in the city at
7:05 Monday morning if desiring.
There will be a big spread on Sun
day for the excursionists who Will be
driven to points of interest in the sur
rounding country; also to the big wa
ter tunnels owned by the company
eight miles distant from the camp.
An excellent hotel is at the mine for
the accommodation of the party.
The party will be shown over the
entire property, including the three
shafts and the underground workings
where the excursionists may procure
any amount of specimens.
The rate from Los Angeles is $14 re-
turn trip, tickets are good for five
days. Further information can be had
at the companys office, 319 San Fer
nando building, Los Angeles, Cal,
Main 1888.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26
SANTA BARBARANS SAY
MRS. WOODILL SANG TO
PAY FOR MEALS THERE

SANTA BARBARA, June 25.-Mrs.
Woodill, murdered in Maryland, is
thought to have spent a winter here
about five years ago with her foster
mother, Mrs. Thompson.
A girl known as Edith Thompson, in
rather short dresses about 16 years
old, short, rather fully developed for
her height, pretty and talented, passed
the winter here.
While here the girl used to sing for
guests at the Arlington hotel, where
they resided when they first arrived
here.
She soon became a friend of Proprie-
tor Dunn and his wife and later lived
in a furnished house, eating at the
Arlington. 1t is thought they became
in rather Strengthened circumstances
while here and that the singing was
in payment for their meals. 1t is re-
called that the girl was able to sing
from O'Clock in the evening until
midnight. From here it is alleged
Edith was sent by Lyman Gage, former
secretary of the treasury, to the
Theosophists school at Point Iona,
where she remained long time.
Mrs. Dunn, wife of the proprietor
of the Arlington hotel at the time Mrs.
Thompson and her daughter stayed
there, and who is at present visiting
in Lompoc, near here, said tonight
Mrs. Thompson claimed to be the wife
of an army officer stationed at the
Washington bureau. She was con-
nected with President Mckinley, by
marriage. The girls name was Edith
May Thompson. She had letters from
Washington, D. c., from people high
in social standing.
Mrs. Dunn says the girl was dressed
like IL year miss, but appeared
few years older.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26
OFFICIAL PROGRAM
OF EDITORS BEGINS
Sixty Members of Southern California
Association and Their Families
Are in Attendance at
Venice

VENICE, June 25.-The Southern
California Editorial association is hold
ing it's annual meeting here. The Of
ficial end of the program beginning
to :ght. About sixty members of the
organization have been here all week
and this number was largly increased
today.
Oficers will be elected at A p m. to-
morrow, followed by a banquet at the
Ship hotel, after which the remainder
of the evening will be passed in dane
ing and visiting various other places
of amusement
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26
DENY PEARL WITT AND
MURDERED WOMAN ARE
ONE AND SAME PERSON

MINNEAPOLIS, June 25. = Anna
Pearl Witt (AIrs. WoodilD was born
November 80, 1886, in Asotin county,
Wash. She is the daughter of Mat
thew and Zeetella Knight Witt. She
was adopted by Charles H. and Laura
E. Thompson October 13, 1890.
Shortly after Pearls birth her father,
Matthew Witt, died and the mother
moved to Sherbourge county, Mimi.
Later they moved to Minneapolis.
Information from Elk River, Mimi,
where Mrs. WITT and her daughter,
Anna Pearl WITT. lived before their re-
moval to Minneapolis and the adoption
of the daughter by Charles H. Thomp-
son and Laura E. Thompson, in 1890, is
that the girl is now married to Lee
Hurd and lives in Tacoma, Wash.
1t is denied in Elk River that Anna
Pearl Witt can be connected with the
Woodill tragedy.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26
MURDER VICTIM WELL
REMEMBERED BY MANY
IN WASHINGTON CITY

WASHINGTON, June 25. = Mrs.
Woodill, the victim of the Back river,
Maryland, tragedy, is well remembered
in Washington.
With her foster mother she made oc-
casional visits here during Secretary
Cages administration of the treasury
department, and attracted much atten-
ton by her beauty and charming per-
sonality.
She had an exceptionally sweet voice
for young girl, and frequently sang
at the secretary's house, to the great
delight of his friends. She also sang
at the White House.
She at that time wore short dresses.
Having no children of his own, Secre-
tary Gage looked forward to her visits
to him with keen pleasure, and it is un-
derstood he shared with her foster
parents the expenses of her musical
education, and since that time he has
maintained a fatherly interest in her
welfare.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26
MRS. WOODILL'S SLAYER
Identified AS FORMER
WALL STREET BROKER

NEW YORK, June 25.-It has been
learned that the slayer of Mrs. Woodill
may have been Lame Bob" Eastman,
a Wall street broker, who failed a year
or more ago. Eastman was arrested in
Chicago, August a, last year.
Eastman failed in New York last
July with liabilities of from S15o,00O to
$2000 900. He was a broker on the Con-
solidated exchange.
He left the city and was arrested in
Chicago, October 4, on complaint made
by persons who had lost money through
his operations.
He was locked UP in the Harrison
street station, where he shared a cell
with two tramps.
His arrest was accomplished in that
city as he was on his way to take a
train to Minneapolis. He was charged
by A. A. Knowles. vice president of the
Mechanics National bank of New York,
with stealing $11, 1913 from that institu-
ton. He was turned over to Detective
Walter Walsh of New York. Later
the prisoner forfeited his bonds and
disappeared.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26
ONE CHAPTER OF PAST
LIFE OF MRS. W00DILL
REVEALED AT SPOKANE

SPOKANE, June 25.-Matthew WITT
reported to have been the father of the
murdered Mrs. Woodill, was a resident
of Asotin, Wash, in the early SOS and
is well remembered by old timers there.
He was killed in a quarrel by a neigh
Dor about 1887.
Mr.. Witz had married Zeetella Roupe,
whose brother, Jim Roup, is still resi-
dent of that vicinity. Mrs. Witt con-
tinued to reside in Asotin for a few
years following the death of her hus-
band, finally moving east. Old timers
at Asotin have no recollection of a
couple named Thompson, by whom Mrs.
Woodill is said to have been adopted.
Late advices from Lewiston, Idaho,
indicate that the girl known as Pearl
WITT, now supposed to have been Mrs.
Woodill, was the daughter of Mrs.
Witt but that Mr.. Witz was not her
father.
The girl, it is claimed, was sent east
when very young in order that the
secret of her parentage might be kept
from her. Her mother is said to have
married again and to be residing near
Ahsahka, Idaho.
The young woman is stated to have
visited her mother about seven years
ago.
1t was learned this afternoon that a
woman who is supposed to be the
mother of Mrs. Woodill lives near
Lenore in Nez Perce county, Idaho.
She is now Mrs. Kyle, having married
man of that name after her first hus-
band, Matthew Witt, was killed by
Henry Grayson.
Latest advices received here state
that Matthew Witt was shot by Henry
Grayson in a quarrel over Witz' wages.
Grayson was tried and acquitted. WitZ'
three children were taken over by his
brother after the trial. Where their
mother went is not definitely known.
Two uncles, Bert and Charles Roup,
are said to be living on Couse creek, a
dozen miles south of Asotin.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26
FATHER OF HARRY ADAMS
KNOWS NOTHING OF RUMOR

MOUNT VERNON, N. j., June 25.-
TIE only Harry -.dams known in this
vicinity is a son of William Adams, a
retired real estate operator.
The latter said today that he did not
know enough about his sons affairs
to have knowledge as to whether he
he'd ever been engaged to be married
to Mrs. Woodill or Mrs. Caswell, as she
was at the time of the reported en-
gagement.
Harry Adams is now travelling for a
New Yor-: firm, his father stated, but
tn nar-s of the firm or where his son
was at present the alder Adams said
he did not know.
h-s son had not been heard from in
more than year and although he
k :. the young man had been married
within that tim he did not know his
present address. Henry Adams is a
little undor 80 years of age.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26
LYMAN ]. GAGE TELLS
OF HIS DEVOTION TO
HIS MURDERED WARD

SAN DIEGO, June 25-When told
of the dispatch from Baltimore, in ref
erence to the Woodill affair, former
Secretary of the Treasury Lyman j.
Gage said to an Associated Press re-
porter this morning:
Mrs. WoodiIl was a sweet and low
able girl, and when 1 first met her /
became deeply atteched to her.
'She has been foully murdered and
I think it is a disgrace that the poor
girls body should be made the basis
for an attempted scandal. Further
than that 1 positively have nothing to
say"
rs it true you first met her through
President Mckinley in Washington
when she. was about II years old?" he
was asked.
"Yes."
"Who were her parents?"
81 have nothing more to say" de-
clared Mr.. Gage, and hung up the tele-
phone receiver.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26
ACTRESS ADMITS SHE
WAS WIFE OF BROKER
WHO COMMITTED DEED

NEW YORK, June 25-Mrs Edith
May Woodill met her second husband
and was married to him about a year
and a half ago while she was a guest
at the Hotel Navarro under her maiden
name of Thompson.
DR.. johnson w. Gibbs, formerly
house physician in the hotel, stated
tonight that he remembered her well.
Miss Thompson told me eighteen
months ago." he said, that she had
got married that afternoon.
"'I only met him three days ago, she
said. He was a college boy and she
told me her husbands name and it
tailed with the name she bore the
day she was killed.
Il asked her how Mr.. Gage would
take it. oh, we are not going to tell
him anything about it, she replied"
Winnie Bradcom, to whom Robert
Eastman wrote his version of the
tragedy at St. Michaels, admitted to-
night that she was Eastman's wife.
She is an actress, but has not played
since the birth Of her baby, months
ago.
The marriage, she said, took place
January 16 1908, about two years after
she first met Eastman.
I lived with him just five days"
she said HE treated me kindly, but
he seemed to be laboring under a
great strain that preyed on his mind
so much that 1 became frightened.
when we went back to New York
after five-day's honeymoon / went
directly TO my mother and told her
was afraid of Robert. She advised
me to leave him at once and 1 did so,
coming here to live with her.
Il saw him only once afterward.
There was no divorce, as neither Of US
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26
MRS. WOODILL'S
PAST UNFOLDS
MANY LINKS OF LIFE ARE
SLOWLY FORGED
CHAIN OF DETAILS APPEARS TO
LACK LITTLE
Slayer of Los Angeles Woman Identi-
fled as InsoIvent Broker-Vlctim
Sang in Santa Barbara
Years Ago
Continued from Page Two)


visit at his home in California before
coming east.
Mrs. Gage seemed to take the
greatest interest in her material ana
mental welfare, and visited her while
she was studying music in Baltimore
frequently meeting her in New York.
sang at White House
Through the influence of Mrs. Gage,
1t is said, Mrs. Woodill sang at the
White House for President Mckinley
and some guests. The president was
delighted with her and her voice, anu
was frank to tell her SO.
Mrs Woodill was very fond OF
pretty clothes, and when last seen
here was beautifully gowned.
In her letters from California to
Baltimore friends she expressed her
self as happy and devoted to her nus
band. of whom she seemed very
proud.
Those who met him in Baltimore say
he seemed equally devoted to her.
A woman, whose identity Detective
Captain Humphrey refuses to disclose,
called at police headquarters today
and declared she knew Eastman, Civ
ing a description of him that COIN
cides with that of Roberts. She said
she visited Mrs. Woodill in California
recently and that Eastman also was a
guest at the Woodill home.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26
ROBERT EASTMAN KNOWN IN
NEW JERSEY AS SPEcULAToR

BOGOTA, N. J., June 25.-Robert E.
Eastman was known here as a stock
broker in business in New York.
He lived here about a year up to
last December. when, following his
failure in business during the fall, he
left town.
He was understood TO be married,
but his wife was not here with him.
Eastman was the owner of $4,000 or
and they are believed to be standing
in his name,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26
Floral Carnival is Success

The second night of the floral carni-
val being given at ST. Patrick's church
was a decided success Those taking
part last night were Miss Rico, Spanish
songs; Misses Fredricls and Talent,
violin and piano duet; George Nc
Ginity, recitations; Miss Mooney, piano
selection; Mr.. de Vile, vocal solo and
Ed Cline, ragtime selections.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26
Once LIved hal penver

DENVER, June 25.-Robert Emmett
Eastman, the alleged slayer of Mrs.
Edith May Woodill, was formerly A
resident of Denver. Investigation to-
day showed that while in Denver,
about ten years ago, Eastman con-
Quoted a small weekly publication,
known as Facts"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26

Cook Lady (at intelligence orice)--Before I
engage with you I'd like to ask few ques-
tions How many servants do you keep7
The Woman--Two
Cook Lady--Where do you live?
The Woman (meekly)-Oh. that doesn't mat
ter We are willing TO move anywhere you
want to go.-Chicago News.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26

had any grounds to base one on in
this state"
Mrs. Eastman has not decided
whether or not to go to st. Michaels.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26

knybody who would - able to ind an
address in Che dictionary would be able to
and your CLASSIFIED al.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-03-12

a. corner OF Oak and French avenues
was several times aiire but was eX-
tingrished without much damage,
Dr.. Curtis, Mr.. Walden and Mrs.
Dunlap saved their homes by hay
ing hose of their own TO attach to
their hydrants. They were ahre
several times. Mrs. Z. \. Hill S
loss was fully S5,5oc and no III
surance, The Fenwick House was
a loss Of S. 900 it was insured. The
Sper."" house was occupied by Miss
Massey; her loss will amount to a
good deal to her. We are not sure
whether Mr. Sperry had insurance
or not, his loss, s. ,ooo. He is liv
ing now in Hartford, Conn. Mrs.
Bengston lost her house next &c
Mrs. Z. \. Hill. No insurance
loss, l,5oo. This is terrible blow
to Orange City, but we hope we
may come out OF the ashes and be-
come prosperous again. Our fire
company did well with what they
had to do with. They had plenty
of water and a good pressure, but
they lacked the hose to do with
We hope that will not be said next
time we have a fire. Again we
want to thank the DeLand boys
for their kind and efficient work.
Miss Harris, Of New Bedford
Conn, is making her cousins fam
lily a visit of a few weeks.
Mrs Edwin Spencer came from
Cassadaga Wednesday morning to
look after her furniture which was
saved out of the Fenwick House as
the house belonged to Mrs. Spencer
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-03-12
A DISASTROUS FIRE

Tuesday about , o'clock in the
afternoon the cry OF fire was sound
ed on our streets. 1t proved to be
DR.. p. W. Hills residence and drug
store. Our fire company was soon
on the ground throwing water. but
it was too much for them TO cope
with. The president OF the COM
pany, Mr., Fred Graham soon saw
this and he telephoned over to De-
Land for help. Their company
responded quickly to the call, COM
ing over there in eight minutes, in
autos, and were soon playing water
on the fire; but none too quickly
for then there were three build
ings burning on the front street
Graves avenue), and it seemed as
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-03-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Merritt and Mr..
.Aldridge, who have been spending
the winter at the FenWick house
left Tuesday for Smyrna, where
they will stay a short time before
going north.
Mr.. and Mrs. L, Z St John, Mrs.
Saunders and Mrs. Valentine left
on Monday morning for New Smyr-
ma, where they will stay few days.
DR.. P, ". Hill is quite i'll has
been for the past week.
Mrs. James Cronler and child
came up from near Miami Friday
on account OF her fathers illness
Dr.. Hill and his son Bert Hill, OF
palatka. came Tuesday morning
We hope the doctor will soon be
better.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-03-12
No Rest
Day or Night

IT would lay awake ior hours
without any apparent cause, or
dream terrible dreams which
would bring OH extreme spells
Of nervousness. After taking
DR.. Miles Nervine and Tonic
for awhile could sleep well,
and the nervous spells have left
me-" MISS ALMA HUG,
r. r, No. a, Canal Dover, Ohio.
Without sleep the nervous
system soon becomes a wreck,
and the hcalthful activity OF all
the organs obstructed. Restiul,
bodybuilding sleep accompanies
the use OF DR.. Miles Nervine
because it soothes the irritable
nerves, and restores nervous
energy. When taken few days
according to directions, the most
restless sufferer will find sleep
natural and healthful. Get
bottle from your druggist. Take
it all according to directions, and
if it does not benefit he will re-
turn your money.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-03-12
Editor

though the whole street must so
| but thanks to the boys from De-
Land, they stopped the fire OF
Graves avenue with the fourth
house that was the Sperry House
They played water on the library
hall and saved that and that saved
the rest of Graves avenue. If the
library had gone there would not
have been a business house left in
Orange City; the post Office also
would have gone. and doubt very
much if the depot could have been
saved. We cannot give the De
Land boys too much praise, They
did good work here. There was
a strong southeast wind at the
time and it carried sindcrs and set
fires fully half-nilc away, II
burned three houses on Oak avenue
and one on University avenue, a
small house owned by Richard
Coulter On Oak avenue Mr.. Tuck
cr's residence, loss about S., 500.
Ii was insured; Mrs, McrriWeather $
residence. s. .ooc. This house was
occupied by Mr., Hoyt and family
OF Danbury, Conn, They lost a
good many Of their personal effects.
Then it took Rev. Mr.. Brcwster's
house. AS there was no one living
in it it was total loss of house and
furniture valued at 5000, They
are insured. Joseph Clark's house