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Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
PEABODY CHOSEN BY ERIE
TO SUCCEED E. H. HARR MAN

NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-At the meet
ing of the board of directors OF the ERIE
railroad TODAY Charles A. Peabody was
elected a director to succeed the late
E. II. Hartman, and r. S. Lovett'
president of the Union Pacific, was Sc
iected to fill the vacancy in the execu-
tive committee. John c. Stuart, gem
eral manager, was promoted to be vice
president in charge of the operating,
maintenance and mechanical depart
ments. The present executive officers
were reelected. Mr.. Peabody also was
elected a director of the New York,
Susouehanna G. Western railroad, to
fill the vacancy caused by the death of
Mr.. Hartman, and an executive COM
mittee composed of Mr.. Peabody, Pres
ident Underwood, Norman B. Ream, l..
F. Loree, J. Mccullough and G. A.
Richardson was appointed
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
BUSINESS HOUSES
LOOTED BY YOUTH
SON OF WEALTHY WIDOW CON-
FESSES TO BURGLARIES
Boy Who Will Receive 900 When
21 Years Old Accused of Stealing
in Thirty Days Goods VAL
ued at $4,000

WALLA WALLA, Wash, Nov. 23-
Systematic looting of thirteen business
houses of Walla Walla within thirty
days of good valued at approximately
$4,000 was brought to an end yesterday
by the arrest and subsequent confession
of Frank Stahl, 10 years old, son of
Mrs. Frank Stahl, a wealthy and prom
inent widow of this city.
Stahl is held in custody by the city
authorities, his mother having refused
to furnish bail. His arrest followed
the finding of his watch and fob lying
on the floor of one of the stores he en-
tered two weeks ago. Stahl was
shadowed by the police and captured
early Monday morning in the act of
burglarizing a hardware store.
Reading of sensational 10-cent novels.
| the boy says, first put the idea of be-
coming a burglar into his mind. "I did
did not want the things l stole, but it
was exciting" he said.
Stahl will receive $21, 900 from his
grandmother's estate on reaching his
majority.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
FLESH FROM SMALLPOX
PATIENT SENT TO JUDGE
Two Pieces of Human Body Received
by Justice of Peace Through
Mails

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, Nov.
23.-Justice of the Peace A. p. Toombs
yesterday received two pieces of hu-
man flesh through the mails. Accom-
panying them was a note explaining
that they had been taken from small
pox patient the writer expressing the
wish the judge might catch the disease
and die.
The county physician and the county
chemist both examined the grewsome
contents of the letter and pronounced
them human flesh. There is no way,
they declare, that it can be told
whether the flesh contains contagion
until some animal is innoculated. This
will be done.
In the meantime Judge Toombs has
reported the matter to the federal au-
thorities for investigation, and a men,
ber of the city detective department
has been assigned to work out the
mystery.
Judge ToOmbs is unaware of the ex-
istence of any enemies, unless they be
some persons upon whom he has in
fiicted punishment in his official ca
pacity.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
AUTO "JOY RIDES"
GONE ONE BETTER
LOCOMOTIVE USED FOR FUN
BY EASTERN MAN
Wild Trip on Engine Narrowly Misses
Ending in a Wreck of Rail-
road Presidents
Special

WILKESBARRE, Pa, Nov. pa
special train carrying President w. H.
Truesdale of the Delaware, Lackawan-
ma & Western railroad and other Of
fcials had a narrow escape from being
wrecked last night, and incidentally
a new form of 10y riding" was
brought to light.
Thomas Teal of Kingston is accused
of having taken a mine locomotive
out on the main track without per-
mission, and he was held under bail
today on several charges.
Teal, according to his story, was
drinking last night, and, calling at the
Avordale colliery where the engine was
stationed, represented himself as the
master mechanic and directed that the
engine be prepared for a special run.
He took the engine out on the main
track at midnight and had wild joy
ride. The whistle of the Truesdale
special, however, warned him of dan
ger and by a quick dash he reached
switch just in time to avoid a col
lision with the officials train.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
WANTS TO SUE BROTHER OF
BANKRUPT BANKER ON LOAN

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 23.-James
f. Kelly, receiver in bankruptcy for
James Treadwell, former president of
the California Safe Deposit and Trust
company, applied to the superior court
here today for permission to enter suit
against John Treadwell, brother of the
bankrupt, for $40,09070, alleged to have
been lent by James Treadwell.
Since the failure of the California
Safe Deposit and Trust company John
Treadwell has removed to New York,
and it is alleged in the petition filed
today that he has acquired enough
property recently to enable him to pay
part of the sum which he is alleged to
have borrowed.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
CLAIMS HF SAW
PROSPECT HOLES
FOREST SUPERVISOR TESTI-
FIES IN COAL LAND CASE
DECLARES NO REAL DEVELOP
MENT WORK OBSERVED
Defense in Cunningham Alaska Claims
Inquiry Says Evidence Shows ln-
reference of Forestry Bureau
with Land Office

SEATTLE, Wash, Nov. 23.-The gov
ernment virtually concluded the exam
inatiOn of its witnesses In the Alaska
coal land investigation today, and IL is
probable the Seattle sitting will be con-
cluded tomorrow, when the special com
missioner will adjourn the hearing to
Spokane.
IL now seems certain that J.. X. Gla-
Wis, former chief of the field division of
the general land office here, will not be
called as "A witness by the government.
Although he has been a constant at
tendant at the hearing. Mr.. CLAWS was
called on by the government only TO
identify a letter written by him TO j.
NJ. Sheridan, the government attorney.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
ST. CROIX LIFE
BOATS BEACHED
GIFTS MADE J. u. HENRY FOR
HEROIC WORK
CHARRED BITS OF DESTROYED
STEAMER WASH ASHORE
Barrels of Hardtack, Fresh Water
Kerosene and other Remnants
at Secret Service Camp
on MaIibu Ranch

SANTA MONICA, Nov. 23.-The last
sad evidences of the tragic ending of
the North Pacific steamer st. Croix off
Point Duma last Saturday are to be
found along the shores OF the treach-
erous Malibu. They include boats,
oars, ropes, buckets and other para
phernalia from the burned steamer,
which We're left at the emergency camp
OF the survivors near the western ter
minus of the Malibu railroad. Charred
timbers occasionally wash ashore,
graphically recalling memories of the
most recent of Pacific coast sea dis
asters.
With the exception of one, which was
beaten to pieces on the rocks off the
Malibu the life boats from the st.
Croix are high and dry on the beach
at Point Duma. The majority of the
boats will later be picked up by the
North Pacific company.
In recognition of the heroic and un-
ceaslng work for the relief of the st.
Croix survivors performed by j. U.
Henry, United States secret service
agent, who was on the ground at the
time of the landing of the STRANDED
people, Captain Fred Warner has pre-
sented Henry with his own life boat.
Chief officer Frank Mills also gave
Henry his boat. In addition to this
the captain turned over large wagon
load of other articles. including barrels
of hardtack cans of kerosene and
blankets. which Henry has placed In
his unique home on the Malibu. Henry
said today that several barrels OF fresh
water were left at the camp by the
survivors. This water had been
brought from the ship.
One of the most valued souvenirs
possessed by Henry is a double-ender
boat hook, a personal gift from Cap
tain Warner. Henry said that one end
of the boat hook was badly scorched
as Captain Warner, who was the last
to abandon the st. Croix, pushed his
boat from the ship.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
BLACK HAND BLOWS UP 5
BUILDINGS WITH DYNAMITE

DANVILLE, ILL.,, Nov. pa charge
of dynamite was exploded under the
fruit and wine house of Joseph Mas
carl early today, demolishing five build
ings and causing about $4,000 damage.
Mascara charged the black hand soci-
ETY. with the crime, but declined to say
whether he had received threatening
letters.
Two men were seen to run from the
vicinity of the building two minutes
before the explosion.
The blast shook every building and
residence in the downtown section.
Hundreds of persons were aroused, be-
lieving there had been an earthquake.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
W0RKMEN DIG UP BONES
OF PREHISTORIC ELEPHANT /

LANCASTER, Cal, Nov. 23.-Fossil remains
of a huge prehistoric animal were discovered
by workmen the Los Angeles Land syndi
cate property while they were digging a p
for a pump. The fossil was imbedded fifty
one feet below the surface between a layer
of blue clay and sand. One of the mammoth
tusks and a portion of the oones are now or
exhibition at Grants drug store.
AS there are some twenty more different
varieties of the fossil pachyderm 1t is difficult
with the meager data to classify this specimen
The tusk of the present specimen is four feel
two inches in length and the rib bones are
lAree inches wide and about three feet long
showing that the prehistoric elephant was
Of immense size.
The company is working now to bring al
bones of the ancient elephant to the surface
After the bones have been exhibited at the
company's offices in Los Angeles they will
be sent to museum of natural history
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
NEW TRIAL ORDERED FOR
GOULD DIVORCE WITNESS

ALBANY, N. Y, Nov. 23.-The court
of appeals today reversed the Judg-
ment of conviction and ordered new
trial in the case of Mrs. Margaret Teal,
who was sentenced to a years impris-
onment for subornation of perjury
growing out of the Frank j. Gould di-
Yorce case.
Mrs. Gould rented apartments to Bes-
sic Devoe, an actress named as CO.
respondent in the case. The specific
charge was that Mrs. Teal tried to in
duce Mabel McSausland, an employe of
millinery establishment, to testify
that she had called on Miss Devoe and
saw Mr.. Gould there.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
Admit AdulteratIon of Food

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 23.-Two
firms in this city and one in Oakland
pleaded guilty today before Judge De
Haven In the federal district court TO
violations of the pure food law. The
Chevaller company of San Francisco
pleaded guilty to having shipped liquor
labeled Apricot Brandy" to Reno,
New, when no apricots had been used
In its manufacture. The other local
manufacturing firm. the Bertini Lepori
company, was accused of having sent a
shipment of pure" olive oil to Raton,
n. M. which contained As per cent cot
ton seed oil The Gordon Syrup compa-
nv of oakland was charged with hav-
ing sent several barrels of syrup labeled
Perfection Maple Syrup to Phoenix,
Ariz., which was found to be cane
Juice diluted with the sap of the maple
tree.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
JEWELS VALUED AT $4,000
ARE GOING BEGGING IN EAST

NEW YORK. Nov. 23.-Soon after
Mrs. John c. Groves of Kansas city
had sailed for Europe bag containing
more than $4,000 worth of jewels was
found in the room she had occupied in
the st. Regis hotel. Mrs. Groves was so
informed by wireless, and she promptly
instructed the ST. Regis management
to forward the jewels to Mrs. Ferresh
at the Vendome hotel, Boston.
This was done, and few days ago
when the Vendome management in
formed the st. Regis that no one had
called for the valuable package, the
Jewels were sent back to this city. The
st. Regis is trying to find Mrs. Groves:
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
SECTION HAND PINI0NED TO
TRACK SAVED BY "a INCHES

DENVER, Nov. 23.-Pinioned across
the railroad tracks by a two-ton rail
which had fallen on him just as a
train was approaching, railroad sec
ton hand was saved from death to-
day by a margin of just twenty-four
inches.
The incident occurred in Argo, a
suburb of this city.
Fellow workmen rushed forward to
flag the train and the engineer just
managed to stop the train in the nick
of time.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
MAN BEGS AT BACK DOOR;
FOUND TO HAVE $500 CASH

LA CROSSE, Wis, Nov 23-Taken
to police headquarters after he had
begged for a meal at the back door of
a restaurant, a we'll dressed stranger
giving the name of Albert Young,
which the police believe is an alias,
inside pocket when searched.
The man had been lettering about
the depot waiting room for two days
and talked in a distracted manner to
the police.
The police believe the man is a resi-
dent of Waukegan, possibly of con-
siderable prominence, and that he may
have wandered from home while de-
ranged. He is being held pending an
Investigation.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
LATHAM TAKES HUNTING
TRIP IN HIS M0N0PLANE

BERU, France, Nov 23.-Invited to
join the hunting party of the Marquit
de Poligna, Hubert Latham arrived
here today in his monoplane. He had
flown from Chalons, 10 miles way, in 30
minutes.
Reaching the hunting lodge, the mo-
noplane settled gracefully to earth
and Latham stepped forth. gun in
hand.
The hunt proved successful, and La
than shot many pheasants and part
ridges. At sunset he boarded his mo-
noplane and returned to Chalons.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
ANTl-CORNER AMENDMENT
TO RULES Is DEFEATED

CHICAGO, Nov. 2S.-The anti-corner
amendment to the rules of the board
of trade was defeated at special bal
lot today by a vote of 400 to 1863.
The proposed rule provided that in
case of a squeeze or corner in any COM
modify a committee should determine
the value of that commodity on final
delivery day, and interested parties
would be compelled to settle accord
ingly.
Another clause provided that If a
member conducted an unjust deal or
corner he should be expelled.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
SHIRTWAIST OPERATORS
CALL FOR BIG STRIKE

NEW YORK, Nov. 23-What it is
believed will result in a total halt in
the shirtwaist making industry in this
city was called today, when in pursu-
ance of resolutions passed at meetings
last night shirtwaist operators in
shops all over the city went out on
strike.
1t is expected that before the diff
Guilty develops to its full extent 10000
operatives will be involved
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
Dowaeer Duchess Buried

LONDON, Nov. 23-The body of
Consuelo, dowager duchess of Man
chester, was buried today at Kimbel-
ton, Huntingshire, the family seat OF
the Manchesters, in the presence OF
the family and many intimate friends.
At the hour of interment services in
memoriam were held in st. James
palace, where the prince and princess
of Wales and the duke and duchess OF
Connaught were represented by Of
ficials of their households. The king
and queen were represented at the
burial
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
AMOUNT OF CLAIM OF U. S.
AGAINST CHILE DEPOSITED

LONDON, Nov. 23.--Domingo Gata,
Chilean minister to Great Britain, to-
day deposited with the Rothschilds
81, 900, 900 to the order of The Hague ar
bitration court. This sum represents
in round figures the Alsop claim of the
United States against Chile, and the
bankers are instructed to pay the sum
to the United States should the decis-
ion of The Hague tribunal confirm the
contention of the claimant.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
Land for settlement Held Back

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-The interi'
OF department has withdrawn from dis
position, as containing water power
possibilities, about 1904 acres of lanc
along Smith river, Mont. This tract
will be held in reserve pending action
by congress, which is expected to enact
legislation governing the disposal oi
power sites on the public domain. 4
portion of the lands withdrawn are un-
surveyed.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
NICARAGUAN CASE
CAUSES DILEMMA
tcontinuea from Page ons'

big warship came in response to
'.rush" order gave rise to reports that
the move was in connection with the
Nicaraguan situation. However, 1t
was stated at the New York navy yard
today that the Missouri, so far as was
known, was merely dropping in here
on her way to the battleship rendez-
vous at Hampton Roads, where fleet
is under orders to assemble December
in the course of the usual winter
naval practice.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
Receiver for BurIey Tobacco Co.

WINCHESTER, KY, Nov. 3d.
Judge William Benton announced today
he would appoint a receiver for the
Burley Tobacco society. His decision
says the Burley society had no right to
use money of one pool to exploit an
other Suit was brought on the ground
that $4,000 belonging to 1867 pools
was used to support the 1909 pool.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
TELESCOPE PLACED $4,000
FEET HIGH TO STUDY MARS

FLAGSTAFF. Ariz., Nov. 23.-In or
der that a clearer atmosphere may be
secured for the study of Mars, Dr.
Lowell of Lowell observatory is having
a 12-inch telescope placed on the San
Francisco peaks at an altitude of
nearly 5000 feet. Prof. V. M. Slipher
is now engaged in establishing the in
strument on the mountain top and will
have charge of the work until storms
nreYent further progress.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
Duffv's Pure Malt Whiskey

wish keep young vigorous and have your
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regularly according directions 1t and strengthens the heart
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ity the old feel young keeps the strong
CAUTION-When you your druggist, dealer for
Malt Whskey be the genuine It's the
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Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
On His Pastors Advice

Mr.. ChaS. w. Foster, a prominent
and respected citizen of East
Haven, Conn.,, on the advice of
his pastor some ten years ago,
took Duffy'S Pure Malt WhiSkey
as tonic, with such good re-
suits that he has made it his
standby ever since.
Il can highly recommend Duffy's
Pure Malt Whiskey, as | have taken
it for the past ten years as a general
tonic.
1t was first recommended to me
by minister, the Rev. DR.. Holton,
who had used it in his own family
for some time with good results. -.
Chas. w. Foster, Lighthouse Point,
East Haven, Conn.
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is in
dorsed by leading men in all pro-
LESSONS, including clergymen, doc
tors, educators, nurses, lawyers, as
well as business men and women in
all walks of life. 1t is invaluable in
the treatment of indigestion, nerv-
GUS prostration, malaria, chills,
lngs. 1t is heart tonic, and in old
will bring strength and vigor to the
ne great benefits derived from its use.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
Madden Withdraws Suit

NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-John E. Mad
den, the well known turfman of Lex
ington, KY, has withdrawn the suit for
alienation of his wife's affections, which
he brought some time ago against
Louis Bell, former turfman, and his
wife, Laura Bell. Madden asked $780,
900
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
MAY Use Part of Canal

WASHINGTON, Nov 23.-Five miles OF the
Panama canal have been opened to navigation.
This includes the channel from the point IN
the bav OF Panama. Steamships plying be-
tween San Francisco and Panama and the
west coast ports of South America and Pan
ANA are using this part OF the canal daily
Should the Buffalo go TO Panama FOR marines
to be transported TO Nicaragua this part of
the canal would be utilized.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
Actress Marries Indian Prince

LONDON, Nov. 23-Dolly Parnell,
popular musical comedy actress, was
married today to Prince Nesr Ali
Khan, the son of one of the most pow
erful of the native rulers of India.
The prince presented his bride with
Jewels valued at 500. 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
Returned to County Jail

Later, 1t is claimed by Attorney
Schenck, Inspectors Ridgway and Mar
dini took the woman into side room
and sought to compel her to make
certain admissions, and when she re-
fused she was returned to the county
jail.
Nardini called on the woman in the
county jail about o'clock yesterday
afternoon. She refused to allow him
to examine her as to weight and other
points that might be used for the pur-
pose of Identification, and it is claimed
Nardini became eXasperated, tearing
the womans hat from her head and
throwing it across the room and forcl-
bly, removing her shoes.
"When 1 reached the Jail found
the woman on the verge of Mysteries"
said Attorney Schenck. "I warned the
immigration officers if they abused
her again l would have warrants
sworn out for their arrest. l then
appealed to Sheriff Hammel and was
given the assurance that she would be
subjected to no further abuse"
The woman's face was badly
scratched in the scutfle yesterday.
According to her attorney, she has
been in this country three years and
in Los Angeles two years.
Attempts to find Immigration In
spector A. C. Ridgway last night We're
unavailing.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
Denver Rid of Ticket scaIpers

DENVER, Nov. 23.-The railway
ticket protective bureau today made a
report officially announcing that Den
yer had finally been rid of ticket
scalpers
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
KEPT IN CELL BY
U. S. OFFICERS
toont,nued from Parc one,

ordered to do so by Inspector Ridg-
way" The discrepancy in the descrip-
ton contained in the new certificate
and that of the accused woman, 1t Is
said, caused continuance Of the hear
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-19
ATTORNEY CLAIMS NOT ONE
OF FIVE SUITS IN GOOD FAITH
BrOgan Goes Back 20 Fifteenth Cen.
fury for Analogy to His
Case.

Here are 1--WE suits in a period of four
years-not one of them instituted in good
faith, but simply to annoy and modest the
Peck family"
SO declared F.. A. Brogan, arguing for
an injunction against Clarence Campbell
before Judge Troup in district court. Ar
gument followed the Introduction Of evil
dence by both sides and the defendant took
the stand in his own behalf. He asserted
that he really hoped TO get damages for
the alleged alienation of his wife.
discussing the law in the case reference
made by Brogan TO an action OF the
year 400 before the bishop of Exeter, when
q London tailor named Underwood per-
sisted in bringing suits against a LON
hardy merchant who had induced Mistress
Underwood to leave her husband.
The Pecks charge that Campbell married
their eldest daughter. Mary. in 1908 and sep
arated a year or so later. Then Campbell,
they say, became exceedingly bitter at her
parents, charging them with alternating her
affections from him The petition for an
Injunction. which was filed just a year ago.
~recites suit after suit filed by Campbell
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-19
Board Considers
Forest School
Meets to Discuss Plans Building In
spectOr DecliHes to Issue
Permit On.

The Board OF Education committee on
buildings and grounds is holding a special
session this afternoon to consider the
plans for the Forest school on which the
city building inspector yesterday refused
to issue a permit for construction. The
building is to cost $4,000 and f. p. Gould
& Son were awarded the contract.
Duncan F~inlaysOn, superintendent OF
buildings, says he believes the opinion OF
an expert in reinforced concrete construc-
ton should be secured before building the
school house after the plans are drawn,
though members OF he committee decline
to discuss the proposition. The city build
ing Inspector refused the permit on the
ground that some OF the beams under the
main floor would not Withstand a weight
Of fifty pounds to the square foot.
The buildings and grounds COMMITTEES Is
composed OF Members Kennard, Christie,
McCague. Lindsay. Kuhns. BOstwick and
Cole.