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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
ATTORNEY FACES
SERIOUS CHARGE
SAN FRANCISCAN ACCUSED OF
THEFT OF S16,962
Physical Culturist Causes Arrest OF
Lawyer Who, He Says, Retained
Big Sum from Wealthy
Widow

SAN FRANCISCO, March 24.-Edgar
c. Chapman, an attorney of this city,
was arrested today on warrant
sworn to by Oliver N. Moxey charging
him with having embezzled $16,s6276 in
April, 1907
Moxey while employed in a local
physical culture academy several years
ago married Mrs. Gage Phillips, an
elderly widow, possessed of considera-
BILE wealth Mrs. Phillips children
were bitterly opposed to the marriage,
and finally MoXey and his wife sepa-
rated, Mrs. MoXey going to Boston.
It is said she allowed her husband
sac, 993 in an amicable arrangement for
separation. Chapman was engaged to
go to Boston to collect this amount,
and, according to Moxey, retained pos
session of the money.
Moxey brought suit against his law
yer and was given judgment in the SUI
perior court. This judgment was sus-
tanned recently by the supreme court.
When Superior Judge Sewell direct
ed Chapman to satisfy the judgment a
few days ago Chapman declared that
he did not have the money.
His arrest followed. lie was released
upon $4,000 bail.
Chapman's contention is that he is
not indebted to Moxey.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25

the guarantee clause, and the present
bill is the compromise result. Tho
vital points of the new law includes
the following: Every officer and d.
rector of any banking corporation, who
shall violate any provision of this act
shall be civilly liable for damages to
any person injured thereby, and shall
likewise be liable to the guaranty de-
post fund of such corporation for the
amount of money paid out to the de-
positors therein.
The anti-gambling act provides that
on and after October 1, 1909. no license
shall be issued for any gambling game
and makes II q misdemeanor to play
any game for money.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
APPOINTS MORE MEN TO
PROBE ALLEGED FRAUDS
Secretary of Interior Ballinger AS
signs Agents to Investigate
Land Deals

WASHINGTON, March 24.-Addi-
tional special agents to investigate al
legged land frauds in the west were ap-
pointed today by Secretary of the In
terror Ballinger as follows;
James B. Harness of Missouri, as
signed in the field service, headquar-
tiers at Spokane, Wash.
John NJ. Blumer of North Dakota, to
Fargo, N D.,
John V. Coughlan of Utah, to Salt
Lake City.
Joseph H. Favorite of Maryland, to
Huron, S. D.
Henry ]. Goodale of Montana, to
Helena, Mont
Edward V. Murphy, jr, of this city,
to Gainesville. Fla.
George E. Wolley of Utah, to Salt
Lake City.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
ANTHRACITE MINERS TO
DELAY PROPOSED STRIKE
Conference at Scranton Ends in De-
cision to Continue at Work
Till April !

SCRANTON, Pa, March 24.-Reaf-
firming the demands already presented
to the operators, the anthracite miners
tonight voted TO remain at work until
after April l. allowing the district ex-
ecutive boards of the hard coal fields
to continue their efforts to get an
agreement satisfactory to the men.
The miners were instructed by the
convention to continue at work until
such time as they are otherwise notified
by the official representatives of the
three anthracite districts, and the ex-
ecutive boards were instructed to nego-
tiate an agreement upon such basis as
the boards in their judgment believe
the conditions warrant.
A resolution to ask President Taft to
appoint a commission to arbitrate diff
ferences was adopted tonight by the
miners, and referred to the executive
boards to put it into effect at their dis
erection.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
Statement of Revenues

WASHINGTON, March "a. The
monthly statement of internal reve-
nue. collections shows that during
February the total receipts were $17-
sos. 1856 a decrease as compared with
February, 1908, of $1,119901. For the
eight months. of the current fiscal year
the decrease is $S,636, 375, as compared
with the corresponding period of 1908.
Receipts from spirits for February de-
creased 81, 25S. AIS from year ago. To-
bacco and fermented liquors show
slight increases.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
Name of Forest Changed

WASHINGTON. March 24.-Presi-
dent Taft by executive order, has
changed the spelling of the La Sale
national forest in Southern Utah to
La Sal, to conform to the local appli-
cation of the name to the Salt noun
tains, called by the Spanish La Sal"
evidently with reference to the salt
deposits found in the region.
Formerly the spelling of the name
of this forest was, through misun-
Outstanding. made to conform with the
name of La Sale, the French ex-
plOrer
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
Oman Would Dodge Trial

SAN FRANCISCO March 24-J. F.
Oman, former chief of police, has APP
piled for writ of prohibition to pre-
vent the board of police commissioners,
and especially Commissioner Z. G. San
born, trying him for violation of duty.
Dinan's case was to have come up be-
fore the police commission tonight, but
Judge Cabaniss granted d temporary
restraining order yesterday. Oman al
leges Commissioner Sanborn was a
member of the Oliver grand jury which
indicted him for perjury.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
Roqota Again Quiet

BOGOTA, Colombia, March 24.-There
has been no recurrence of political dis
orders of "A fortnight ago and tranquil
ty prevails throughout the republic
The assembly is continuing its labors
in special session and the membership
is to be enlarged by the addition of
sixteen new delegates. The proposal to
pass law providing for the election
of national congress has been well
received throughout the republic.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
NEvADA'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE
SIGNS A. IMPORTANT BILLS
New Banking Law and Anti-GambIing
Measures are Among the
Documents Accepted

CARSON CITY, New, March 24.-v
Governor Dickerson has signed the
Tallman banking act, the mining in
spector bill, the anti-gambling bill and
the Juvenile court bill.
The banking act, though not includ-
ing the guaranty feature, almost the
same in effect, its vital feature is the
following:
A strong fight was made to include
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
N0BLEMAN AND POET Is
TO WED AN AMERICAN

NEW YORK, March 24.-The an
nouncement was made here tonight of
the engagement of Count Robert de
Montesquiou-F ezenac. the French no
bleman and poet, to Mrs. Robert T. 2.
Fiske, an American widow of means.
who has long been a resident of Paris.
The count and his bride-to-b be are
visiting Mrs Henry w. Miller mother
of Mrs. Fiske. on Staten Island
The count claims to be d descendant
of the adventurous d'Artignan, and be-
longs to the so-called decadent school
OF French poetS.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
Denv Forest is Sold

SAN FRANCISCO, March 24.-Posi-
tiveodenials of the reported sale of the
famous Sutro eucalyptus forest in this
city to a Fresno company. which was
stated to have begun work on cutting
down the trees, are contained in a let
ter sent to the local papers today by
Mrs. Emma L. Merritt, eXecutrix of
the Sutro estate, owner of the prop
ertV
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
Stems Antl-Land erab ain

SACRAMENTO, March Ex-Governor
Gillett signed today Senator N. w.
Thompson's anti-land grab bill, which
provides for the sale of public lands at
public auction at $125 an acre, and Is
designed to prevent fraudulent acqui-
sition of such property.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
S, p, Tracks Unsafe

SAN LUIS OBISPO. March 24.-Ow-
ing to the heavy rainfall in this vicin-
ity today the tracks of the Southern
Pacific company are considered unsafe
for night travel and trains Nos. II and
10 are tied up for the night at Santa
Barbara.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25
Indictments Dismissed

NEW YORK, March 24.-Supreme
Justice Blanchard today dismissed the
indictments found by the grand jury
III 1904 against George w. Perkins and
Charles S. Fairchilds as officials of the
New York Life Insurance company,
charging them with forgery in the third
degree
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25

VIENNA, March 24.-The stubborn
Y attitude of Servia has forced Aus
tria into hasty preparations for
war, and, while the diplomatic CORE
spondence between the two govern
ments is hopeful all the reserves in
Vienna are being called to- the colors.
Arrangements are also being made to
increase the Austrian forces in Bosnia
and Herzegovina from 1900 to 100000
men. 1t is believed that only severe
pressure by the powers will convince
King Peter of Servia that nothing is to
be gained by hostility toward Austria.
The construction placed by Great Bril-
tain on the Russian note calling for a
conference on the Bosnian Herzegovin-
ian question has served to stiffen Ser
Was backbone. If the present atti-
tude continues, it is believed in Wen
ma that Austrian troops will march at
once into Servia, and war will be on.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-25

PILES CURED IN TO Il DAYS
FAzo OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure
any case Of Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Pro-
truding Piles in s to u days or money
funded k0a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
OUR SPECIAL GUAR
 ANTEE CONTRACT"

At specified time should the pur- chaser be dissatisfied with his or her investment for any reason what soever, and notify the company to that effect, the GUARANTEE MORT GAGE AND TRUST COMPANY will refund to the purchaser the full purchase price paid with 6 per cent interest from the date of last pay ment Tn this the company takes the position that it would be very glad to get these estates back at the time specified, at the prices these estates are offered today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
ALFALFA IS BEST
 OSTRICH FOOD Birds With Finest PIumage Have No Other Diet PLUMES SELL BY POUND Owner of a Ranch for the Big Birds in Arizona Tells How the Indus
 try Has Grown In
 Few Years.
From the Kansas Ctty Times-star.

From the Kansas City Times-Star
 Do you know that the finest ostrich plumes on the market are made from alfalfa?"
 This question was asked by William S Pickrel of Phoenix, Arizona, owner of a large ostrich farm. He was at the union depot last night on his way to Chicago.
 Ut does not matter if you know it or not, but it is the truth" he continued. q do not mean that any fraud Is being perpetrated. But the ostrfches that pro- duce the finest plumes eat alfalfa and nothing but alfalfa. Of course, they eat glass and pebbles, but that is for grit All birds eat grit to grind the food in their craws. The ostrich will eat other kinds of grass, and it also will eat fruit and vegetables In the public parks they learn to eat oranges and peanuts because these things are thrown to them by visit ors But birds in shows have to be changed for just that reason. After a diet of several months on oranges and other delicacies they begin to look ragged. Their plumes are no longer bright, and alfalfa fed birds have to be brought in to take their places.
 "The ostrich industry Is a growing one in Arizona. I started out 25 years ago and have been successful. The climate there is much like the native climate in Africa. We raise the birds solely for their plumes They probably would be good for meat, but no one except Hot tentot could afford such luxurious meal A full grown ostrich Is worth s400. The eggs are good for food We often eat the eggs on the farm. One egg will make a good meal for a large family. It will contain as much food as three dozen hen eggs.
 There are ten ostrich farms in the White River Valley. The combined ten farms have TOGO ostriches. In the fall when the plumes are full grown we clip them and send them to the market They will grow out again in year. The best plumes grow only on the wings and the tail. The other feathers are short and insignificant I do not know how much your dealers get for these plumes. We sell them by the pound. The price varies from s5 to s250 pound.
 "The ostrich is the proudest bird alive. He thinks more of his plumes than q woman does after they are put on her hat. I have seen a proud, overbearing ostrich turn into a meek, submissive crea- ture in single day on account of the loss of his feathers
 "It takes four years for an ostrich to reach maturity. They may live to be 5o years old. In America the industry is a young one, and the oldest ostrich on my reservation is 25 years old.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
LIBRARY FOR SALE.
Collection of w. Wheeler Smith Is to
 Be Auctioned Off.

London, November 27.-(Special.)-A great American private library is to be dispersed by auction in London next month It is the collection of the late w. Wheeler Smith of New York, who collected large number of fine old edi- tions in Europe. The sale, which will last four days, will attract noted biblio- philes and dealers from all parts of Eu- rope and America.
 Early printed books, illuminated man uscripts and rare books of later date are included in the wheeler Smith library. 4Aere Is copy of Caxton's ''The Poly chronicon." printed in 14S2; series of the various editions of the Dance of Death and other early printed books with wood cuts, specimens from the presses of the first continental printers and many other literary treasures that are sure to fetch high prices under the hammer at Sothebys famous book mart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Victor Hugo's Early Days.

Victor Hugo was at tho time of his death the wealthiest of 18th century au- thors. In his younger days, however, he knew the bangs of poverty, as after a
 quarrel with his father, General Hugo. he and his brother had their allowances stopped. We made $160 last us for IS months. One chop would serve for lunch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28

con three days in succession: on the first day we would eat the lean. on tho SOC ond day the fat and on the third day we would suck the bone. We discovered place in the Quarter Latin where for 1b sous Q5 cents) we obtained a four-course dinner. a bottle of wine and as much bread as we liked. For another sou we obtained the sweetest of smiles from the pretty girl who looked after us" This
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28

regime does not appear to have spoiled Hugos digestion, for at the age of S3 he cracked nuts with his teeth and ate oranges as some people eat apples-pssi and all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28


 Yesterday was red letter day in the history of public locomotion in London. The vehicle for which most of the city's Inhabitants have longed--a noiseless odor- less and jerkless omnibus-made it's pub lie appearance, and after a preliminary tour settled down to form part of a new service running between Christ church and Shepherds Bush.
 The vehicles are the property of the National Steam Car company and are the first licensed under the new regula- tions of the commissioner of police They may fairly be described as the bus of the future.
 Lighted by electricity and driven by steam, the car weighs under three tons. Attached to the omnibus is the new pat ent speed alarm. sealed apparatus which unmistakably indicates any excess of speed over IF miles per hour.
 Curiously enough the designer of the vehicle alse, designed the first three motor buses which ran In London; but, as he explained, things have changed since then. As result of careful study alternative gears have been dispensed with as also the use of a clutch The result, as far as the public is con cerned, is smooth running and easy start ing, coupled with less wear and tear of the road surface. Steam Is generated by means of petroleum lamps, and the omnibus can run 120 miles without re- quiring a renewal of the supply of water No fumes are emitted in working, and no oil is dropped on the road.
 The company will adopt a system of copartnership for all ranks, and it is hoped to have 800 of the vehicles on the streets of London within a short time.
 The chief rabbi of London today deliv- cred strong protest at the synagogue in St. Petersburg Place w, against the movement known as the New Judaism. Taking his text from the 119th Psalm Tt is time to work for the Lord. for they have made void Thy law he re- ferred to the pamphlet written by MT. Claude Montefiore. president of the Jew fish Religious union.
 The New Judaism, he said. was Juda- ism with most of the essentials omitted, or whittled down to vanishing point so that 1t was hardly Judaism at all. With a stroke of the pen the divine author ity of the pentateuch. and the authority of every single teacher in Israel, was belied The French revolution Illustrated tho danger of an age which worshiped reason alone.
 The Jewish Religious union favored keeping the festivals, but what was to become of the Passover, if the going from Egypt was a myth; or of Pentecost if there had been no divine revelations He appealed to them to pause before going on the precipitious pathway of the New Judaism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28

Mir. Keit Hardie, M P, addressing a. demonstration at Bradford last evening, attended by 5000 people said that the day had gone by for caricature of socialism to frighten any intelligent man. Social ism meant freedom for all, and the sweep ing poverty out of the country. You have tried liberalism" he went on, ''and it has proved a broken reed. You have tried toryism, which has failed you. Now try socialism,
 MT. Will Thorne, M. P, presided over demonstration held by the Southwest Ham Socialist and Trades Council Par liamentary committee at Canning Toen, last night.
 The Countess of Warwick, who de- scribed herself as an out and out revolu- tionary socialist said she thought the workers of the country were also social ists, but when she saw the way in which the people had thrown away their chances lately she said to herself: God knows what we are to do with them
 All the forces that money could muster were being collected to oppose the so- cialist candidate at the coming general election. She knew of one man who had given fve-hgure sum with the hope of defeating certain socialist members of Parliament. Socialism was the only ban ner of truth before the people of this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Stop Dreaming of Castles,

own a real home in Mobile, the South's fastest growing city. Bon Air Estates, located out on Govern ment street, Mobiles main thorough fare, right in the heart of the choicest residence section, are now offered to the public at prices far below their intrinsic value.
 Mail this coupon today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
WORK OF STUDENTS
 IN OLD EGYPT Push Excavations on Ruins of
 Memphis THE POWER OF SOCIALISM A NoiseIess, OdorIess and Jerl<Iess om- nibus Is Put in Service in Lon don-It Is Propelled by
 Steam.
THE POWER OF SOCIALISM
BY PHILIP EVERETT.

London, November 27.A(Special )-Prof Flinders Petrie and four students are leaving for Egypt to continue the work of the British School of Archaeology, at Memphis. and to undertake a shorter ex- cavation at Medium, the site of the old est of the pyramids. In an interview Professor Petrie explains to one of our representatives the work that the school had done since 1t began operations in 1905.
 Egyptian exploration has been steadi- ly growing he said, under the care of the British School of Archaeology. The school was really originated years ago. as the result of a students fund admin istered in connection with the Egypt exploration fund; but when this con- tracted It's work somewhat. the student s fund developed and extended into an in- dependent body-the British School of Archaeology.
 ''The work has grown rapidly and stead fly and Is now being done on larger scale than has ever before been attempt- ed. Some three thousand pounds a year are absorbed in expenses. and with these funds we succeeded last year in digging down 12 feet or 15 feet, over a new acre area on the Palace of Memphis, and about an equal area in other parts of Egypt.
 The conditions of work are very differ ent in Egypt than in Greece or Italy. In the latter countries the site of excava- tions is almost entirely restricted to pop ulous centers, and in consequence the work is considerably hampered. In Egypt the antiquities are more wide- spread, and. owing to the liberal policy of the Egyptian government in allowing the exportation of all specimens not re- ouired for the museum at Cairo, the work of the Investigation is encouraged
 'The students center is on the actual site of operations, and the men go to Cairo for the purpose of museum study and for the use of libraries.
 At present the energies of the school are concentrated on the ruins of Mem phis. A permanent building has been erected for use of students whose mem bers range from two to six a season, They usually keep on at the work for two or three years, but seldom longer. as, if, they show ability. they are at- tracted away by the offer of paid work to other nationalities. or to undertake government inspectorship
 Tn addition to the work on the Mem phis site, the school undertakes a smaller excavation each year in some other part of Egypt, as owing to rain and other foundations of the Nile Memphis Is not uncovered till February.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Think of Iti

An estate for as little as $375. Pay 10 per cent down and $10.00 per month. Anybody can do it. And 10 per cent of the sales is being spent in improvements. Every day these estates are worth more. You can double your money in a very few years. But get full information. Write today. while prices are low.
The newspaper., 1909-12-24
Real Estate Transfers

Warranty deeds recorded during
week ending December p, 1903, furn-
ished by she Delta County Abstract
Company.
James Z Patten to L Jones. co
acres near Delta, $500.
Clarence Edwards to Harry A
Bryant. lots Paonia. $1,000.
Joseph Hogreie to VIM b and Bessie
Skinner, rs acres near Cedaredge
$500.
VIM b Skinner to Harry + Stewart,
7.7s acres near Cedaredge. 81, 400.
VIM s Hurst to Eva A Riggs, 10 acres
Rogers mesa, Sl.250.
A J Watson to Arnold f Pratt. 20
acres near Cednreis. $40.
A J Watson 70 Arnold F. Pratt,
acIe near Cedaredge. $50.
VIM A Lowell to Maggie l. and Chas.
T. Hood. 20 acres near Cedaredge,
$l.10O.
L Il Coffey TO A b Hawker. 20 acres
near Austin. $500.
Chas L Lewis to T ii and Emma ID
Lewis. 40 acres near Paonia, 81, 100.
Ben Gheen To- Phillip NJ and II Ce-
lestia Condit. tract near Delta, $40.
Dennis Z Baxter To John McVeigh.
20 acres near Delta, 500.
John Mcveigh to VIM II Dominy. 20
acres near Delta, $1,000.
Jno B Hart to Alpheus f Hart, 1
int. 10 acres near Eckert, $500.
j W and Amanda Stell to Cora
Brewer. tract near Eckert, $500.
A b GrabiIl to c Z Clark and + L
Perry, leo acres near Delta, 81.
II Kellogg to North Fork Nut
Orchard Co, 10 acres North Fork,
81.
W Watson to II Page, 10 acres
near Delta. S3,637.
Adelia Davis to Glenn W Davis. lGO
acres near Crawford, 81.
Ed NJ Duke TO Geo ii Duke. tract
near Hotchkiss, 81.
j c Harris to Mark Lannon. 40
acres near Cedaredge, $1,000.
Henry Roberts TO ! Blanche Kelly,
IL acres near Hotchkiss, 81.
Clay W Daniels to Crystal Springs
Inv. Co. 90 acres near Hotchkiss,
81.
Jno = Kettle to Sarah F. Won Stade.
; acres near Austin, 81, 800.
Jno z Kettle TO Ezekiel Marden, 5
acres near Austin, 81 800.
VIM b skinner TO NJ Il welch, so
acres near Cedaredge, $4,000.
Jno S Fuller to Henry b Rist, Les
acres near Austin. $500.
Sylvester \ Long to A b Wire, lots
Delta, 500.