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Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
DRINK LEADS TO
SLAYER'S ARREST
Accused by Wife of Killing Man and
Burying Body in Nebraska,
Officers Find Corpse
as Described


LAS ANIMAS, Colo, Jan. John
Harry Dale Smith, for whom the DO
lice of the country have been search
ing for months, was arrested in a sa-
loon here early today.
Smith is wanted on the charge of
brutally numbering Volly Mann, whose
dead body was found partially buried
in a ravine in western Nebraska.
The first inkling the authorities had
Of the crime was when a woman claim
ing to be Smiths wife told Chief of
Police Armstrong in Denver that her
husband had shot a strange man who
called at their camp in an isolated
portion Of Nebraska, robbed him of his
team and other possessions and hastily
buried the body.
Investigation disclosed the body at
the place described by the woman and
Immediately search for Smith began.
Several of Manns relatives identified
his body, the identity Of the murdered
man being traced from certain articles
found in Smiths trunk bearing the
name of Cecil L. Mann of Ration, Mex,
a brother of Volly Mann.
Mrs. Smith was placed in Jail at
Ogallala, Neb., and held as witness.
Smith will be taken to Ogallala for
trial.
The arrest of Smith came about
through too free conversation while
drinking.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
THREE SOUTHERN
STATES ARE DRY
PROHIBITION LAWS ARE PUT
INTO EFFECT
North Carolina, Mississippi and Ala
bama Without SaIoons-Liquor
Traffic Regulated Also
in Louisiana

ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. 1.-State wide
prohibition laws went into effect today
in three southern states-North Caro-
lima, Mississippi and Alabama.
Georgia is the only other state where
in statutory prohibition exists, the law
having been in operation one year.
A new law which seeks to regulate
the liquor traffic in Louisiana became
effective today, and although the law is
not so sweeping in its terms as a state
wide measure, prohibitionists contend
that If strictly enforced it will drive
saloons out of the liquor strongholds.
Having won their state wide fights
in four states, the SS4lti- saloon forces
have greatly enlarged the south's dry
area, and they are now lining UP for
early campaigns in several other states.
The prohibitionists contend they will
be able to secure the passage of a state
wide bill before the Tennessee legis-
lature, which meets this month.
In other states, notably Texas and
Arkansas, the voters probably will be
called upon this summer to vote upon
a constitutional amendment for prohi-
bition.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
MAN STRUCK BY CAR
PROBABLY MURDERED
Body Found on Track Said to Have
Been Dead When Accident Oc-
curred-Was Not In
toxicated

PORTLAND. Ore. Jan. 1.-The po-
lice are convinced Joseph Wanas, the
man found on a street car track last
night and who was supposed to have
been struck and killed by a street car,
was the victim Of a murderous attack
and was dead when the street car
struck him.
The victim was a Bohemian, former
ly a resident of Coburg. Ore. Wanas
was to have been a principal at a
theatrical performance given by the
Bohemian club last night.
Shortly before the play was to be-
gin and while a dance was in progress
Wanas left the hall.
The body was found some time later.
From statements of many of those
in the hall who were with Wanas dur
ing the evening, it is practically GER
tain he was not intoxicated, though a
motive for the murderous attempt is
lacking.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
OIL FIRM SEEKS
TO BE FORGIVEN
STANDARD WANTS TO STAY IN
MISSOURI
Also Files Appeal for Remittance Of
5000 Fine imposed on Subsid-
larry Because 1t Quit
Business

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, Jan. In
motion for a rehearing in the Mis-
souri, custer suit against it, filed in the
supreme court here today, the Stand
ard Oil company of Indiana asked to
be allowed to remain in Missouri as
long as it conforms to rules and regu-
lations that may be laid down by the
court.
An appeal also was filed with the
court for a remittance of the fine of
$4,000 imposed on the Republic Oil
company, on the ground that this COM
pany has gone out Of business.
The action for rehearing and the
appeal are signed by Alfred D. Eddy
of Chicago and Frank Hagerman of
Kansas City. attorneys for the com
pany. Mr.. Hagerman will leave for
New York tomorrow to consult with
the chief officers of the company.
While the company has filed a motion
for rehearing, it is said that the
Standard Oil attorneys will seek a
modification of the recent decision of
the supreme court.
Attorney General Hadley will not con-
sent to modification of the decision
unless the supreme court orders it.
The company especially desires to he
allowed to continue the Sugar Greek
refinery, near Kansas City, in opera
tiOn.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
BROTHER STAYS
SISTERS FRIEND
CLAIMS YOUNG MAN HAD LED
GIRL ASTRAY
Friends Deny Object of Slayer's
Wrath Had Mistreated Young
Woman, Who Left the
Door of Hope

William Mitchell, iron worker, living
at 301 South Gless street and employed
at the Baker iron works, shot ana
instantly killed Cecil Thayer, 10 years
old, of 1853 Daughin street. at $3.50
o'clock last night near the Fourth and
Cummings street entrance of the Hol-
lenbeck park. The bullet penetrated
Thayer's heart.
In justification of his crime Mitchell
told the police after his arrest that his
16-year-Old sister Ethel had been en-
ticed away from home on several occa-
sions by Thayer, and it was to save
her from him that he had killed Thayer.
The victim had been employed for
merly as messenger and later in a
livery barn on East First street. 1t
was while he was so employed he met
the young girl.
Six weeks ago Thayer quit his job at
the livery barn and had been employed
in caring for lawns at the Evergreen
cemetery.
According to Mitchell. Thayer had
been repeatedly warned to keep away
from his sister, but he disregarded the
warning and even found opportunity to
see her after she had been placed in
the Door of Hope by her parents to
keep her away from Thayer.
Last night, after brooding over the
matter for several days, Mitchell
armed himself with a 32-calber revolv-
yer and, making inquiry, found that
Thayer and a youth named George
Coulter Of 2122 East Fourth street were
at the park. He went there and met
them coming out of the grounds and at
the entrance to a short alleyway, Nit
chell ran up to the pair and grabbing
Thayer by the arm asked, rs your
name Cecil Thayer?"
Replied to in the affirmative Mitchell
raised his revolver and pressing the
muzzle to Thayer's breast, fired.
Thayer fell to the ground crying:
For Gods sake don't kill me-" Nit
chelI stood over the PROSTATE man and
fired four more shots, then snapped his
revolver several times, after which he
walked away.
In the meantime Coulter had been
screaming police and murder" and
Patrolman Stelzereide, who was on a
Cummings street car, heard the final
shot and the outcries and ran to the
spot. Coulter pointed out Mitchell to
the officer, saying, "That is the man
who did it,"
Stelzereide arrested Mitchell and took
him to the central police station, where
he was booked on a charge of murder.
Detectives Hawley and Mckenzie were
detailed to secure the facts in the case
and the statements of the motive for
the killing were made to them by
Mitchell.
1t is denied by the friends of Thayer
that he had mistreated Ethel Mitchell
or that he was responsible for her
being placed in the Door of Hope, to
which place she was sent six months
ago from the Juvenile court, being ad-
judged an incorrigible.
The girl in company with two other
girls ran away from that institution
last night shortly after o'clock, and
up to midnight the authorities of the
home had not been able OF find her.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
BIG RECEPTION
TENDERFD NEXT
RULER OF CUBA
PROVISIONAL GOVERNOR VEL
COMES PRESIDENT
RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF REPUB.
Lie HAILED BY ALL
Members of Consular Service Are In.
troduced to Gomez and Zayas by
General Magoon-Rooseveit
Is Praised

TT AVANA, Jan. 1.-The inaugural
step toward the re-establishment
- of the Cuban republic was
marked with the New Years recep-
ton at the palace today, when Gov
ernor Magoon formally presented the
diplomatic representatives and consul
lar officers, the supervisors of the gov
ernmental departments, the judges OF
the supreme and minor courts, the
presidents of the commercial guilds, the
representatives of the foreign and ma
tive press, the officers of the Cuban
armed forces, and many prominent
citizens to the president-elect, General
Jose Miguel Gomez, and to the vice
president-elect, Alfredo Zayas.
The palace was beautifully decorated
and Cuban military bands played dur
ing the reception, which lasted from IL
o'clock in the morning until O'Clock
in the afternoon. Governor Magoon
received in the grand salon.
He was attended by his aides in full
dress uniform, with General Gomez
Senior Zayas and the former American
consul, Frank Steinhart, who was the
official adviser Of the governor during
the whole period of intervention, stand
ing at his right
The Spanish minister, r. Guaytan
De Ayala, dean of the diplomatic CORPS
congratulated Governor Magoon on the
success of the provisional government
which was about to end.
Integrity PIeases Them
He said:
1.-THE exactness in keeping the prom
ises of President Roosevelt in behalf
of the intervening nation to restore
Cuba to the exercise of self-government
impresses us with a sense Of the high
moral significance of the government
which conferred upon you this difficult
and high mission, and fills with joy the
hearts of the Cuban people.
"Our sincere and best wishes accom-
pany you wherever your government
finds an adequate place to utilize your
services"
The governor expressed his thanks,
saying after reference to the successful
elections:
'The new administration, therefore,
assumes office supported by the conf
dence of the country and the franchise
of the people.
'aThe commercial Industrial and agri-
cultural situation is excellent; law, or
t&r, peace, tranquility and prosperity
have not only been established but
have prevailed for a sufficient period to
justify the belief. that such conditions
will continue and are as permanent in
Cuba as in any other country"
Preparations for turning over the
ministry Of the government to the in
coming president are practically COM
plete.
Not the least disturbance in the gov
ernmental functions will attend the
transfer of authority when Gen. Gomez
takes the inaugural oath at noon on
January %.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
ACCUSED CASHIER RAISES
DEFICIT IN LOS ANGELES

JACKSON, Mich, Jan. Mrs. Henry
P. Fogelsang of Spring Port, wife of
the cashier of the Spring Port bank,
who is charged with making false en-
tries and who was recently permitted
by his bondsmen and authorities of the
law to go to Los Angeles to endeavor
to secure financial assistance from an
uncle, received a telegram today an
nouncing that her husbands mission
had been successful. The telegram
reads:
Cant reach home until Tuesday.
Everything coming out right. Tell the
folks"
From this it is gathered that sufi-
cient funds to make good the shortage
have been secured from the millionaire
uncle.
The amount of the shortage has not
been made public. 1t is said to be
about $3S,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
FEUDISTS FEAR TROOPS
AND ACCEPT COMPROMISE
Callahan and Deaton Factions Agree
on Truce and Disband as Re-
suit of Dismissal of
Charges

JACKSON, KY, Jan. Fearing that
the governor would soon send troops
to Breathitt county to preserve order,
the Callahan and Deaton factions to-
day agreed to a truce and disbanded.
Both bands left Jackson late today.
The compromise was the result of
the dismissal OF the warrants against
former Sheriff Callahan and seven of
his adherents who are charged with
shooting Rash Sebastian, and those
against Govan Smith and two of the
Deaton family, charging them with
shooting up the Callahan home.
Judge Taulbee's action in dismissing
the warrants, it is said, was taken on
the recommendation Of some of the
leaders in the law and order movement
in Breathitt county.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
FORTY-ONE RUSSIANS
SENTENCED TO DEATH
Twelve Others Are Condemned to
Hard Labor for Life, Forty
Eight ExiIed, All In
One Day

YEKATERINOSLAV Russia, Jan. /.
The military court today pronounced
forty-one death sentences, nine for re-
cent crimes. Thirty-two of the con-
demned men were strikers in the rail-
road troubles of October, 1905.
In addition to the death sentences,
twelve strikers were condemned to
penal servitude for life, forty-eight to
lesser terms of exile and thirty-nine
were acquitted.
These sentences grow out of the event
of 1905, when strikers attempted TO tie
up the whole railway system, teIe-
graph lines and gas and electric light
plants.
The demonstrations at YekaterinosIav
were particularly desperate, many
persons being killed.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
Young Graduate Killed

STOCKTON, Jan. John NJ. Mont
gomery, a young electrical engineer
who was graduated from the state uni
versity year ago, was killed by cleo
tricity while inspecting a mining plant
at Hornitos, Mariposa county, Thurs
day. The young man was employed at
an electrical plant az &C Eaiis lad
made a trip into the upper country.
He was noted as a marksman and
stood high in his class work. He was
% years Of age and was popular wher-
ever known
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
Italian Family Dynamited

HARTFORD, Conn.,, Jan. 1.-The ex-
plosion of a bomb in a siX-family
Italian tenement house in Front
street early today created intense ex-
citement throughout the Italian colony.
The bomb had been loaded with a
cheap grade of powder. Little dam
age to the building resulted and no
one was injured. Kiuseppe Adinolf and
Carmelia Rosso have been detained by
the police in connection with the af-
fair
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02

NEW YORK, Jan. Thomas Per-
kins, SO years old, a member of the
New York cotton exchange, died sud-
denly today in his pew in the First
Presbyterian church, Brooklyn, just af-
ter making a speech at the New Years
services.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
pynamlter Goes to Prison

OAKLAND, Jan. 1-Peter Claudia
nes, convicted of dynamiting "Big JIM
Gallaghers house, left this afternoon
at o'clock in charge Of Sheriff Barnet
for San Quentin, where he today be-
gins his life term. He did not say fare
we'll to his brother John, who is
charged with the same crime and occu-
pies a cell in the county Jail.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
Four Killed in Battle

WARSAW, Jan. Flour men were
Killed and three wounded today in an
encounter between Polish Socialists and
Nationalists. The police did not inter-
fere,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
Southern Writer Dies

NEW ORLEANS. Jan. MARY Eve
lyn Moore Davis, the popular southern
author, and wife of Maj. Thomas Ed
ward Davis. editor of the Picayune,
died here today.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
Scenes Tournament Park Where Roman Chariot
and Horsenanshp Games We're Wtnessedby BY Big Croz0d

n N exciting moment in
n the chariotrace when
Carman rs four and
BGldzcin thoroughbredS
we're dGSking down the
stretch, Carnla1'S racers
being in the lead and hold
ing their position easily.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
PLAQUE Visits Ecuador

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador. Jan. 1.-The
bubonic plague has made its reappear-
ance here and several cases are being
treated at the Lazarello.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
0ONTESTANTS IN

@ONTESTANTS IN
<the push ball game. a
feature that delighted
the crOzVd. Below is a
photograph of the tfGI heat
of the chariot race, which
Baldwin s four WOn, there
BY gaining the palm Of
UictOry and making glad
the hearts of those WTlO
had backed the Arcadia
equineS to tVir1.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-09-06
NewpOrt's Horse Show Opens.

Newport. r. l., Sept 6-What
promises to be a battle royal among
the foremost American owners of
high class horse flesh will be fought
out during the first half of this week
at the Casino, where the thirteenth
annual exhibition of the Newport
Horse Show association was opened
today under brilliant auspices
Among those who have entered their
horses are Alfred G.. Vanderbilt,
Reginald Vanderbilt. Miss Eleanor
Guggenheim of New York, John r,
Fell of Philadelphia, Clarnece w
Watson of Baltimore. B. P. McGrann
of Lancaster, Pa, Mrs. John H. Han
an of Narragansett Pier. and Charles
A. Fleischmann of East Milestone,
N. J. The program follows closely
that Of last year. which was one of
the best ever presented here.
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A. Austin spent today in Cashmere
on business
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over drapery in chasuable effect of
heavily embroidered net.

over drapery in chasuable effect of
heavily embroidered net.
An odd and pretty trimming on a
chiffon gown is a wide putting of
chiffon. through which a satin ribbon
is run, the putting studded at inter-
walls with beaded and embroidered
motifs.
Long silk gloves to match the frock
are tucked in groups on the arm and
buttoning at the side seam. When
worn they give the effect of a sleeve
One of the latest novelties are tas-
seled silk stockings. The fluffy silk
tassel dangled from an embroidered
design just high enough to show
when the skirt is lifted.
Some of the new belts are Of suede
and kid, very charmingly combined
Dark green seems to be the most
popular shade for fall suits.
Narrow fringes are used several
rows deep on modish cloaks.
FLORENCE FAIRBANKS.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-09-06
SEATTLE DAY At.
EXPOSITION

Seattle, Sept. cit was not a
great while after the grounds opened
this morning before they were well
populated, and before noon they were
thronged so that one had to elbow
his way along-fOr 1t was Seattle day.
For weeks past the exposition man.
agement and the business men of Sc
attic had been preparing for the cell
ebration, with a view to making it
the banner day of the big fair. Stores
and factories throughout the city
closed down to permit the employees
to attend, and early in the day it was
evident that all attendance records
to date would go by the board before
the day was over.
A special program filled with at
tractive features was prepared for
the entertainment of the thousands
of visitors. 1t included a fraternal
and military parade. basket picnic,
receptions. parade of historical
floats showing Seattle's progress, an
international festival chorus, sports
in the Stadium, band concerts,
mardi gras on the Pay Streak.
dances ana fireworks
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-09-06
HAMILTON MAY YET
BE FREED
mo SAVING CLAUSE IN NEW
CRIMINAL CODE" Is HIS UN-
IQUE PLEA.

Is Ortis Hamilton to escape prison
after all?
Before Judge T. Sheeks of Cheha-
lis, who sat in the Thurston county
superior court at Olympia this week,
Attorney w. J. Robinson, counsel for
Ortis Hamilton, former adjutant gen
eral of the state guard, raised point
that may be depended upon by the
defense to free Hamilton.
The point was raised in the case of
c. E. Mallory. charged with a statu-
tory offense, that the prisoner could
not be prosecuted because the new
criminal code expressly repealed all
former laws and contains no saving
clause.
Judge Sheeks did not rule on the
question, which was brought up in
the form of motion of dismissal, but
referred it to Judge Irwin of Chehalis,
before whom is pending a plea for
abatement in the same case.
If the courts should uphold Judge
contention, not only NAL
lOry, but Hamilton and hundreds of
others would be set free. Hamilton is
now awaiting trial on two counts
charging him with larceny by embez-
element. which has been set for trial
by jury on September 20 and 90.
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NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

The stockholders of the Farmers
Telephone and Telegraph company
of Wenatchee, Washington. are here
by notified that a special stockhold-
ers' meeting will be held at the Com
mercial club rooms on the 14th day
of September. 1909, at the hour of
2 o'clock in the afternoon for the
purpose Of considering and acting
upon and fixing the price at which
the corporate stock of said company
shall be sold, and for the transaction
of such other business as may prop
erly come before said meeting. All
stockholders are earnestly urged to
attend.
z. A. LANHAM.
President
H. C. LITTLEFIELD.
Secretary. <ss9-13
A. Austin spent today in Cashmere
on business.
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AMATEUR GOLF
CHAMPIONSHIP


event in the golfing world to be held
in the west this year began today on
the links of the Chicago Golf club
at Wheaton and will continue
through the week. 1t is the fifteenth
annual amateur championship tour
nament under the auspices of the
United States Golf association.
In recent years there has not been
an amateur championship so devoid
of at least one Or two strong favorties
for the title as is the present tour
nament Jerome d. Travers, the
present titleholder, is something of an
unknown quantity at present. He
has been very much in the back
ground. so far as golf is concerned.
since he returned from his uncessess-
full trip abroad in quest of the British
amateur title. Walter j. Travis,
titleholder of the Metropolitan Golf
association and next to Travers the
most prominent amateur in the coun-
try, has not been playing with such
pronounced success this season as in
the past, and consequently it is diff
ticult to fOretell how he will figure
in the present tournament Other
prominent entries from the east in
clude Max Behr, the New Jersey state
champion; Buckingham P. Merriman,
the Connecticut champion: Fred Her.
reshoff, George T. Brokaw, James G.
Anderson and John M. Ward
In Chicago golfing circles the pre-
vailing belief is that one of the bril-
liant young players of this section.
like Charles Evans. Jr.. the eighteen
year-Old boy who recently won the
Western Golf association champion.
ship. or H. Chandler Egan, past
western as well as national champion,
will take the title this year. With
Travers and Travis holding none of
their old terrors, the west is of the
opinion that the remainder of the
eastern contingent of title-seekers
can be taken care of successfully. In
the five times that the championship
has been held in the west, it has been
won three times by players from this
part of the country and both times
it has been played at the Chicago Golf
club western golfer has been the
winner.
In addition to the strong Chicago
contingent the west is represented
among the entries by such noted play
ers as Harry Legg. the transmissi-
ssippi champion; Arthur Stickney of
st. Louis, Will Diddel, four times
champion of Indiana: Harold Weber,
the former and j. X Dale, the pres
ent Ohio title-holder. and J. D. Stand
ish, Jr., the Michigan champion.
The Pacific coast, Texas and the
south also have sent their banner
men. making the contest a truly ma
tional one in character
The tournament began today with
eighteen holes of medal play, sixty
four players to qualify. and will con-
ti!.ue through tomorrow morning
The thirty-two players having the
best scores for the thirty-six holes
on the two rounds will qualify for the
championship. Match play will begin
with an eighteen hole round tomor-
row afternoon. all the other matches
to the final being thirty-six holes.