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Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-21
CONFESSED BANK ROBBER
SENTENCED TO PRISON

George A. Smith, confessed bank
robber, was sentenced to San Quentin
for a term of twelve years by Judge
Willis yesterday. Smith, while plead
ing with the court to exercise leniency,
said he wished to assume the entire re-
sponsibility for the robbery at the
State bank, Burbank, January II.
my companion, Dan w. Moore, is
only a boy" said Smith, land before ne
met me I believe he was straight and
honest"
Moore, who is only II years old, was
sent to the industrial school at lone
to remain until he reaches his majority.
The robbery Of the State bank was
the second crime to which the men
pleaded guilty.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-21
MAYOR HARPER
TO BE RECALLED
Overwhelming SENTIMENT
IN FAVOR OF ACTION
SPEAKERS SAY ADMINISTRATION
HAS BEEN FAILURE
Chief Executive Must Be Retired Is
Sense of AssembIage Called
to Discuss Municipal
Crisis
(COntinued from Page Five)

ner Of man he was, and was uniformly
informed as to his ability and integrity
after his election, 1 took occasion to
write him letter, partly of congratu-
lation, and partly to give him a little
advice as to what course should be
followed by the mayor of Los Angeles
Il hunted up copy Of that letter
and it seems to be almost prophetic OF
what might occur to him. 1 am not a
prophet, or the son of a prophet, but
I would like to read it,
Read it! Read it," said the crowd
and Judge Works read the following
letter, dated December 5, 1906:
"My Dear Mr.. Harper: 1 congratu-
late you, conditionally, upon your cleo
ton as mayor of the city of Los An
geles. If you shall be able to withstand
the influence of practical politicians
and the all too dominant power Of the
corporations, and give your city a prac-
teal and conservative business admin
istration, you are entitled to be con-
graduated indeed.
you have presented to you by the
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-21
Marshutz Votes in NEGATIVE

S. G. Marshutz asked that he be re-
corded as voting in the negative, and
T. L. Duque and John Kahn asked to
be recorded as not voting.
''I did not VOTE" said oscar Lawler.
'..for L was late in arriving and am not
apprised as to the arguments and must
confess 1 am without full knowledge
of the circumstances. Yet I must say
that however bad the other fellow may
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-21
800 MILLION DOLLARS OF NEW LIFE
INSURANCE IN 1908
The PrudentiaTs Most Remarkable Year

The year 1908 will pass into history a year
of business depression, of diminished incomes
and reduced salaries. 1t will also be recorded
as the year in which the Prudential Insurance
Company of America wrote over 5000 0O0 900 of
new paid-for life insurance This would have
been a splendid record in the piping times Of
prosperity. 1t is a most extraordinary record
of success in view OF the universal business de-
preston which characterized the year 1908. The
facts Of the depression and the figures Of The
Prudential seem irreconcilable. But 1t may be
true that the disturbed conditions were in
fuenced on the one hand in causing the con-
sideration Of a wise provision for the future
through life insurance. On the other hand,
The PrudentiaPs new low-cost Ordinary, In
dustrial and Monthly Income policies offered
advantages of life and income insurance which
appealed to those who were considering tnsJr-
ance protection. The high standing Of The
Prudential also makes it possible to do BUSH
ness Observation-Disclosures there can be no
doubt of a Prudential promise. Whatever the
conclusion, the fact remains that in a year Of
great financial stringency there was enough
cash in the country and sufficient desire on the
part of the public to buy and pay for S309, Co.,
900 Of Prudential insurance.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-21
THREE PERSONS INJURED
BUT ALL WILL RECOVER
Woman Falls On Pavement, Man Fell
Boarding Car and Second
Man Is Struck by
"TroIIey"

Miss Grace Timpkins, a young wo-
man living at 227 Lincoln avenue, Pas
adena, slipped from the curbing at First
and Spring streets last night and was
bruised severely about the hips. She
was taken to the receiving hospital.
and later removed to her home
George Choklat, an iron worker, Iiv-
ing at S52 Buena Vista street, tried to
board moving car near his home last
night and fell to the pavement. He
was bruised about the body and shoul~
ders and was taken to the receiving
hospital for treatment.
Charles Benson, street peddler was
struck by a car at Second and Main
streets last night and knocked to the
pavement. He received a Iacerated
wound of the forehead which was at
tended to at the receiving hospital
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-21
SHOES ON SALEAT
ONE DOLLARAPAIR
In the Big Bargain Basement at
The Mammoth Shoe House,
SIG South Broadway
Thousands Upon Thousands of Pairs
to Choose FrOm-LOOk Them
Over, Many Are Worth
Up to $3.50 a Pair

The big bargain basement of the
Mammoth Shoe House is attracting the
attention Of the shoe buying public.
Bargain tables are displaying shoes of
every description for men, women and
children at about half the regular
prices. The special feature of this
weeks selling is the dollar sale of shoes
for women. Most all kinds Of shoes
can be purchased for a dollar, many
being worth up to $3.50 a pair. Visit
the big store, look over the many ad-
vertised bargains and you'll certainly
save about half your shoe bills Plenty
of extra statesmen will be on hand to
take care Of your wants promptly All
shoes exchanged, fitted and money back
as usual at the Mammoth Shoe House,
519 South Broadway
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-21
SUES LIABILITY COMPANY
FOR DEATH OF HUSBAND

Mrs NJ Melissa Markham, widow of
Charles A. Markham, brought suit in
the superior court yesterday to compel
the Employers Liability Assurance
company to pay a $500 accident policy
isued to her husband
Charles A. Markham was killed by
his brother, Fred Markham, at San
Fernando, September 19, and the latter
was sentenced to ten years imprison-
ment by Judge Wilbur a few weeks
ago, after being convicted of man
slaughter Mrs Markham says the
company has refused to settle the pol
icy.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-21
STRICKEN WITH APOPLEXY
SHE FALLS DOWN STAIRS
Victim Found to Be Unconscious
When Picked Up and Physician
Who Soon Arrived Pro-
rounced Her Dead

Mrs E. White, 55 years old, who
lived at 921 West Fifth street, was
stricken with apoplexy at her home last
night as she was about to descend the
stairway leading from the second floor
She fell from the top to the bottom Of
the stairway and was picked up in an
unconscious condition.
A physician who arrived soon after
the accident pronounced life extinct
The coroner was notified and the body
will be taken to the Bresee morgue this
morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-21
Architects Protest

The Southern California chapter of the
American Institute of Architects has sent a
letter to the California senators and con-
gressmen through its secretary, Fernand
Parmentier, asking those men to work
against the Mccall bill regarding the loca-
ton of the Lincoln monument. The letter
goes into detail regarding the many reasons
against the proposed BILL and asks that a
more suitable location at the national capi-
tai be secured for the statue of the mar
tyred president.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-21
To urae Cause of Peace

DIR. Charles Edward Locke will speak to-
night in the First Congregational church.
Hope street, near Ninth, behalf of the
Southern California branch of the American
Peace society. His subject will be f''Back
to Christ
The Washington herald., 1909-03-17
GOVERNOR INSPECTS ROADS.
Crothers' Automobile Breaks Down
and Delays Him.

Frederick. Nd, March 16.-The breaking
down Of the automobile IN which thev
expected 10 travel over long stretches Of
turnpike III Frederick and Carroll coun-
ties to-day held Gov. Crothers and his
party for two hours in Frederick. and
reduced the extent Of their travels by
many miles.
The governor and the other members
OF the party were up early this morning
and had breakfast long before the reca-
lar hour for serving It at their hotel. I'm
mediately afterward they set out on Their
inspection tour. After a run down 10
Urbana, over the old GEORGETOWN turn
pike, they returned TO Frederick and then
ran over the six-mile turnpike 10 Buck
eystown- Back again 10 Frederick. they
went out the Liberty pike TO Liberty
town, from which place they returned
10 frederick for brief rest at the hotel.
While they were at the hotel Il was
found that the automobile was OUT of
order. The car was taken 10 A garage.
where II was found that II would he i'm
possible 10 remedy the trouble fmmedi-
ateiy. a hunt was then begun for an
other automobile. which resulted in c. z.
Cline, local merchant. profTerlng the
use Of his touring car. Il was not
brought around to the hotel until after
u o'clock.
Then the governor and his party board
ed it, with their baggage, and went 10
Emmitsburg. From that point a train
was taken for Baltimore.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-17

Richmond. Va. March 1s.-An opinion
was handed down by the corporation
commission this morning in which the
Norfolk and Western. Chesapeake and
ONO Atlantic Coast Line. Southern. and
Seaboard railroads are given a maximum
passenger rate OF 21s cents fat. without
any reference 10 1.0o0-mile tickets.
The order IN the case fixing a time for
the operation OF the rates has not been
entered The opinion was written BY
Judge Prentiss. the chairman. and fs con
Cured In by Commissioner Willard.
Judge Rhea. a member or the commis-
sion, enters a vigorous dissent. holding
that It has not been shown that the 2
cent rate IS unjust or unfair. and thar
certainly no Increases should be allowed
by the commission until the roads give
some assurance that mileage books are
TO be offered the general public.
Withia the next six weeks the rail-
roads OF Virginia viii be exactlng . I-2
cents mile for passenger traffic. The
order carrying into effect the decision
OF the commission viii be entered to-day.
fixing the date for the new regulation.
All OF the roads in the State which have
been operating under the 2-cent maximum
rate VIII now 90 on the basis OF -
cents.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-17
SUITS ARE COMPROMISED.
Thomas Dixon, Jr., Explains Crfti-
cism Of Judge Montgomery.

Thomas Dixon, Jr-, Explains Crfti-
cism OF Judge Montgomery.
Raleigh. n c.. March Is.-The libel s,,it
Of ex-Associate Justice W. A. Mont
gomery. Of the North Carolina Supreme
Court. against Thomas Dixon. jr. and the
Raleigh News and Observer. events lead
ing Up 70 which caused a sensation prior
70 and soon after the November election
has been amlcably settled An omciaI
statement o. the case. signed by Mont
gomery and Dixon. says that mutual
friends intervened. taking the ground
that Judge Montgomery gave Dixon pro
vocation for retaliation IN his Raleigh
speech. and Dixon, IN his reply. while
not Intentionally Incorporate. made a re-
proach OF Judge MOntgomery's ancestry.
Dixon disClaims any intention to reflect
on Judge Montgomery's ancestry. and de-
clares that he IS pained that a contro-
verSy arose
The News and Observer states that
what Is published was BY way OF news
and without malice. and did not intend
70 reflect on the ancestry OF the Mont
gomery family.
The suit was for 10000 against Dixon
and $4,000 against the News and OBJ
server.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-17
MOVING ON CEARLEsTOWN.
Local OptiOnists Getting Ready for
Fight There.
SDecial 70 he WashinEton HralL

SPECIAL 20 Tls Washington Hrald.
Berryville. Va, March 16.-Accordine
TO Jefferson County CW. Va persons
here to-day. a movement VIII be set OF
foot 10 call a local option election IN
Charlestown. the county seat Of Jeffer-
son. az an early date. The court viii be
petitioned 10 set a date for the election
and the Anu-SalOOn League workers vii
al once get 20 work
The fight. for the Auti-SalO0u League
viii probably be led by Rev Edward ]
Richardson. superintendent Of the North
ern Virginia district Mr. Richardson hac
charge OF the fight in Shepherdstown
which voted dry" ten DAYS ago. He
was also n charge OF the hght at Gov
ington. Va. which also voted dry"
II is the opinion OF the persons taIkIns
that CharlestOwn viii also get in the
dry band wagon.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-17
Watching A Stomach
Digest Food
WaSthe Means Whereby Science Made
Possible the Cure of Dyspepsia.

The Able Spallanzani was .bo g..
scientist TO study systematicauv -
chemical powers OF the gastric tuica b,,,
IL was by the careful and CONVINCING oVl
perlments Of Beaumont thar the foUn6a-
ZION or our exact knowledge Of its com
position and action was laid
beaumont was an army s11rpaon II
Gated at an obscure military post in
Michigan, while II was vet a territor,,
and was called upon 10 treat a e,,nsb,t
wound Of the stomach In a Csna5t.',S
voyageur-Alexis St. Martin. Vbe1 a.
wound healed q permanent openine, 1,as
LEFT by means Of which food couId be
placed in the stomach and gastric tnice
taken from IT, 'u'oe
Beaumont made scientific experiments
with his crude means and wrote a bool,
which to-day is recognized among the
classics Of physiology.
Beaumont blazed the way for other
scientists. so that to-day medicine knows
what the stomach does with food and
what food does to the stomach.
Science also knows what tbA eas,-io
juices are and how 10 make them hest
for the system.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. thanks 10
the poor army surgeon and Alexis 81
Martin, give man a means of digesting
1ood. repienishing the exhausted Juices.
soothing the nerves, and correcting dvs-
pepue conditions of the stomach.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are natural
fruit and vegetable essences reduced IN
concentrated form and by tremendous
power compressed into a tablet. These
wonderful little digestors are known an
over America and Canada Full meals
have been digested by them IN glass
tubes. and they are sold by every drug
gist
physicians 10 the number Of 10000 use
them. They are meritorious and power
ful Go TO your druggist and buy a pack
age to-day price 50 cents, or send US
your name and address. and we viii
send you a trial package by mail free.
Address f. H Stuart Company. $50 stu
art Building. Marshall Mich.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-17
railroad Compromises Suit.
The Washington herald.

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald
Lynchburg. Va. March I6--The suit of
Antonio Pelusi against the Quigg Con-
struction Company for the loss OF both
eyes IN a premature blast on the Norfolk
and Western Railroad two years ago.
was to-day compromised. a surety com
pany paying the Italian $500 The suit
was for $4,000. Pelusi was in a hospital
for months, and spent a year in Italy.
returning here to trial He will return
to Italy with money TO sustain him Cor
the rest Of his life.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-17
Rev. pr. HaverstIek Buried.

Frostburg. Nd, March 1s.-The funeral
Of Rev. Alexander G. Haverstick, the
former rector OF ST. Johns Episcopal
Church here. who died at Annapolis. took
place this morning The service began
with the celebration Of the holy COM
munion, which was followed by the
funeral ceremony. all the clergy OF Ale
gany County participating. The inter
ment VIII be made in a sarcophsgus
which is being constructed under the
altar at St. Johns Church. which Mr..
Hayerstick built
The Washington herald., 1909-03-17
EXPLAINS VISIT TO MARTIN.
DIR. Cannon Also Denies Any Com
binatI0n TO Elect Mann.

nAHatAVA ~ A-ANCN AAAAMs
SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald.
Norfolk. Va. March l6.-In a letter 10
the Norfolk Landmark, Rev. James Can
non. jr.. the head Of the Anti-SalOon
League in Virginia. explains his visit
10 Senator Martin In Richmond last
week, and again enters a strong denial
that the liquor interests and the Anti
Saloon League have made a combination
to elect Judge Mann governor.
Regarding his visit 70 Senator Martin,
Dr. Cannon says he called 10 get permis-
sion to use an extract from a letter SEN
ator Martin had written him. This let
ter related TO national legislation re-
garding interstate shipment OF whisky
DR.. Cannon declared he wished to use It
in a reply TO newspaper criticism, to
show reasons why he called upon SEN
ator Martin in Washington before the
Norfolk convention met.
In a newspaper interview, Dr. Cannon
said that Judge Manns speech at Peters
burg Thursday will show his stand on
the liquor question 10 be the same Il
has always been. lie said he would
be greatly surprised II Judge Mann
makes any announcement for Statewide
prohibition. even though the Supreme
Court declares the Ward law unconstitu-
tional
The Washington herald., 1909-03-17
HINT Club Makes Clean Finish.

Special % TIE Washington Herald.
Warrenton, Va. March 1s.-The regular
Tuesday drag OF the Warrenton Hunt
Club was ridden this afternoon over 2
popular course. starting at G. S. Smiths
farm with a brisk finish over a plank
fence AZ the farm OF T. VI. Thyson.
Mrs. Peter BabouiSse was the only woman
riding, and made a clean finish. well
up with the hounds. Among those riding
were T. L Evans. master: c. Il. Smith.
riding whip; J. P Evans. Bernard Thy
son. John Stone. Harry Edmonds. Charlie
Daniel. Mrs Peter LabOusse, J. D. Han.
and ". F Wilbur
The Washington herald., 1909-03-17
RICH MELON is CUT.
Coal Company Directors Get so Per
Cent Dividend.

Coal Company Directors Get 80 Per
Cent Dividend.
Baltimore. Nd, March 1.-THE stock
holders OF the Consolidation Coal Com
Pany are 20 enjoy a melon-cutting in the
shape Of a stock dividend OF $50 a share.
A recommendation 10 this effect was en-
bodied in a resolution adopted by the
board OF directors to-day.
At the same time the stockholders VIII
ratify a proposition TO Increase the
capital stock Ssl50oo0. or from s10.2o.oor
10 SIC. $4,000
The size OF the dividend amazed finan-
cial circles. and when the fact became
known there was a scramble 10 buy the
stock, which rose by leaps and bounds
from 1o7 -. the closing price YESTERDAY.
TO III II bid. though later in the session
the price reacted several points.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-17
Asks Check ON Record-searchinE.

Special 10 The Washington Hsrals.
Hagerstown, Nd, March 16.-Incensed
at the liberties taken by real estate
agents. title-searchers. and others in en-
tering the vaults at the courthouse here
and going through the land and other
records, members OF the Bar Association
have appealed TO the judges 10 strictly
enforce the law, which says records in
the vault shall not be inspected except
under the supervision Of the clerk OF the
court or one OF his deputies. It is al
legged that valuable papers, including an
important Indictment, have been stolen
during the past few years
The Washington herald., 1909-03-17
FROST DAMAGES FRUIT.
Eastern Virginia Trucking DiStrfc.
Suffers Loss

Norfolk. Va. March IA heavy frost
last night over the Eastern Virginia
truck and fruit district did much dam
age. Fruit trees had been blooming for
three weeks, and strawberries were also
commencing TO show blooms. These bios
SONS must have suffered much. If thew
were not entirely destroyed. Vegetables
were not far enough advanced to have
sustained much damage
The Washington herald., 1909-03-17
Petition for Navy Curfew Gun.

Norfolk, Va, March 1s.-Newspapers
Of this city and Portsmouth have Joined
with the popUlsce IN urging Admiral
Taussig. commandant OF the Norfolk
Navy Yard. TO unspike the ancient Q
o'clock p. m. gun al the navy yard. which
the admiral had silenced as an unneces-
Sary noise. But the admiral says there
is small chance Of the gun ever again
belching forth the hour OF o'clock
The Washington herald., 1909-03-17
Idaho Sails for Cubn.
The Washington Herald.

cpeclsl 70 Inc washington herain
Norfolk Va. March 16.-The battle shin
Idaho sailed Sunday night for Guantana-
mo Bay. Cuba. to join the special service
squadron now in Southern waters for
spring maneuvers and target practice.
The Idaho viii be followed at once by
the collier Ajax. with coal for the ves-
sells Of the squadron az Guantanamo.
The auxiliary cruiser Dixie sailed from
Hampton Roads yesterday afternoon for
Newport, r. l.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-17
NEGRO MOB ATTACK CAR.
Cry "Lynch MOtOrman"-TrOIIey Had
Injured COIOred Musician.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Norfolk. Va, March IA band OF 200
negroes late last night made an effort
TO lynch the motorman and conductor OF
a Norfolk and Portsmouth Traction Com
pany's trolley car IN Norfolk County. near
Portsmouth.
The car ran into T. Hodges, a bass
drummer OF the Municipal Band. breaking
a leg and several ribs. The negroes
crowded around the car. and several of
them. referring 70 the mOtoTman. cried
Lynch him." The conductor drew his
pistol and held the mob in check until
the car again got under way. Three
shots were fred at the car.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-17
For AGreater Lvnchhurr-r

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Lynchburg. Va. March 16.-At a rors-
ing meeting Of Lynchburg's citizens last
night chamber Of commerce was Or
ganized and $4,000 OF stock was sub
scribed to carry on the work Of adver-
Using greater Lynchburg" As a iob-
bing center Lynchburg is now taking
front rank Of the cities in the South. and
as shoe manufacturing center II has
no peer outside Of the shoe-making towns
Of the New England States
The Washington herald., 1909-03-17
May BE Sent to Warrington Church

slHN-1A A' Ai4o ff-7---s----- AAtAH-l-
Hagerstown. Nd, ss.--ch I6-It is cur
rently reported here that at the coming
meeting Of Baltimore Conference Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church Rev. Edwin
T. MOwbray. pastor Of St Paurs Meth
odist Episcopal Church here, VIII be as
signed TO the pastorate OF Douglas Ne
mortal Church. Washington.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-17
AUTHORIZES IS DEAD
Mrs. Lanes Funeral to Be
Held Tomorrow.
WAS BORN IN MARYLAND

Early Life spent I'm Washington,
Where She Attended High school
and Normal SchOOI-WrOte Many
Stories, and Was Well known Here
and AbrOad-TaIented Musician.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-17
Former Hagertown Man Deod.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Hagerstown. Nd, March 1s.-Mrs. p.
Frank Winder. Of Hagerstown, received
a telegram to-day announcing the death
at Paoli, Kans.' OF her brother. Dr. Al
bert Reiehard, following an illness OF
three weeks from heart trouble He was
fifty-seVen years old. DR.. Reichard was
a son OF the late Dr.. Valentine Reichard.
this county. and was born at Fair Plav.
A widow and three sons survive
The Washington herald., 1909-03-17
DRIVEN FROM COLLEGE.
Duc<ed in River After ConfessinE
Robbery.
20 The Washington Herald.

Cumberland. Nd, March l6.-RaIph Nc
Cune. Of Broomheld. W Va. a student.
caught with stolen property in his trunk
al the University Of West Virginia, at
Morgantown, confessing, was rushed by
the other students TO the ..onongahela
River. 'ducked'' in the icy water. then
let go. with the warning TO leave the
college Immediately. Among the articles
stolen were three skulls. one valued at
S6o' dictionary, a watch. and some
money.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-17
EniOIned strikers Attack workmen.
special 20 The washington HcnId

Cumberland. Nd, March 16.-John s.
Douglas and Claude Mankins. strikers AZ
TunneltOn, W. Va. held I'D last night
and assaulted George Laughrey and
George Zetty. workmen for the United
Coal Company. Zetty floored Douglas
with malt bottle. Both men were ar
rested. and are among those who were
enjoined They viii be given a hearing
before Judge Dayton April /
The Washington herald., 1909-03-17
MRS. McCAULEY GETS DIVORCE.

Mail Clerk Must Pay AIimOny and
support Children.
Special % The Washington Herald.
Hagerstown. Nd. March I6-Judge
Keedy signed a decree here granting an
absolute divorce to Mrs. Lucy Healey
McCauley from her husband, Edgar S.
McCauley, and giving Mrs McCauIey
costody Of her two children. $1,000 In
cash and ST per month for the support
OF the children McCaUley is a railway
mail clerk running on the Western Mary
land Railroad between Baltimore and
Elkins, w. Va Judge Reedy dismissed
two other divorce suits and commented
on the appalling number OF such cases
on the docket.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-17
Victim of Appendiciti.

Raymond Waters. Of lA3 Wisconsin avenue north
vest was taken 10 Garfield Hospital last evening
suffering from appendicitis. He was operated upon
and at last accounts was doing well.