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Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-24
FAMOUS REFUGEES
RECEIVE PARDON
GEN. WILSON OF KENTUCKY
PERFORMS "SACRED DUTY"
Executive Reiterates Belief Expressed
Months Ago That Only Youtsey
Had Part in Goebei
Murder
IBy Associated Press.l

FRANKFORT, KY, April 2S.-Gov-
ernor Wilson late this afternoon
granted pardons to former Governor
w. S. Taylor and former Secretary OF
State Charles Finley, both refugees in
Indiana, charged with completely in
the murder of William Goebel in 1900.
Pardons were granted also to John
Powers, brother of Caleb Powers, who
is believed to be in Honduras; to Hol-
land Whitaker, John Davis and Zach
Steele, under Indictment and who did
not flee the state.
Those over whom indictments are
left hanging are Wharton Golden, now
in Colorado; Frank Cecil railroad
detective, in ST. Louis, and William II.
CuIton, said to have died in the west
a few months ago. These cases, with
the possible exception of that of Cecil,
will be dismissed, leaving Henry E.
Youtsey, now serving life sentence
in the state penitentiary, the only per-
son to suffer for the killing of Goebel.
Reiterating the belief he expressed
some months ago, when he pardoned
Caleb Powers and James b. Howard,
that no one but Youtsey had part in
the murder, and that it was not a
conspiracy, Governor Wilson said he
believed that to pardon Taylor was a
sacred duty which / must no longer
delay to carry into effect"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-24
PROWLING LIONS
STIR ROOSEVELT.
FOREST KINGS ROAR NEAR
CAMP
Elaborate Caravan Has 260 Followers
and Seventy-three Tents-Game
Is Plentiful and Hunts
men Anxious
rRx Associated Press. ]

KAPITI PLAINS, British East At
rica, April 29.-Theodore. Roosevelt has
reached the hunting grounds and to-
night prepared to pass his first night
in Africa under canvas.
A big camp has been established near
the railroad station. Last night lions
were prowling and roaring about in The
vicinity of the tents.
The country is green, owing to the
recent rains, and there is every pros
pect of good sport. The commonel
varieties of game are plentiful and the
huntsmen will lose no time in getting
started.
The special train bearing the Roose-
welt party from Mombasa arrived this
afternoon. Only the members of the
party got off at Kapiti plains.
F. ]. Jackson. the acting governor OF
the protectorate, and the other officials
who came up from Mombasa continued
on to Nairobi
The camp is most elaborate. The
caravan will have 260 followers. There
are thirteen tents for the Europeans
and their horses and sixty tents for the
porters. An American flag is flying
over the tent occupied by Mr.. Roose-
velt..
Porters Shoot Salute
All lIc lldiiNG pol NOiO hiiON y
on the platform when the Roosevelt
special pulled in, and as Mr.. Roosevelt
stepped down from the train they
shouted a salute in his honor.
Mr. Roosevelt was welcomed at the
station by Sir Alfred Pease, who will
be his host at Athi river Mr.. Roose-
velt was on the cow-catcher of the en-
gine when the train pulled in, having
occupied that position for seventy-nint
miles between Makindu and Kapit
Plains He said he was intensely in
terested in the country and expressed
his gratitude and delight at the hospt-
taiity shown him by the acting gov
ernor and by Mrs. Jackson.
The caravan includes four head men
nine gun bearers. twelve armed guards
200 porters and nine horses.
Mr.. Selous is going on lion hum
with Mr.. Mcmillan. He is not attached
to the Roosevelt party. the only mem
bers of which are licensed to shoot
lions are Mr. Roosevelt and Kermit.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-24
FROM VANTAGE POINT SEES
SNOW CAPPED KILIMANJARO

MAKINDU, East Africa, April 23.-A
special train that left Mombasa at 2:3(
yesterday afternoon, bearing Theodore
Roosevelt and members of his party tt
the ranch of Sir Alfred Pease, on the
Athi river, pulled in here at $3.50 this
morning. All members of the party are
well and had a good night. They are
enjoying the trip Immensely.
Colonel Roosevelt, F. ]. Jackson OF
the protectorate, F. C. Selous and
Major Mearns rode on broad seat
attached to the COW catcher of the
locomotive from Mombasa as far as
Mackinnon Road, a distance of about
fifty miles. The visitors were delighted
with the experience and Mr.. Roosevelt
was deeply impressed with the marvel
Gus scenery that unfolded itself to his
view. Vol was reached at IL O'Clock
last night, after which the party
turned in.
The party expects to arrive at Kapiti
Plains Station at midday, and this
afternoon went to the Pease ranch.
Before leaving Mombasa Mr.. Roose-
Welt received an address of welcome
from the American missionaries. He
will visit at least three mission stations
while in the protectorate.
MACHOKOS, East Africa, April 23.-
The Roosevelt special arrived at Macho-
kos Road, 276 miles from Mombasa, at
noon today.
Mearns and Edmund Heller in their
ride on the cowcatcher OF the locomo-
tive from Makindu, had magnificent
view of snow-capped Kilimanjaro
Plenty of game was seen from the
train. The other members of the party
rode on the roof of one of the car
riages
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-24
CASTRO GRlLLS
UNITED STATES
DECLARES VENEZUELA is LOST
IF PEOPLE SUBMIT
Deposed President of Southern Repub-
lie Claims He Has Made No Plans
as He Is Virtually Pris-
oner of War

ST. NAVARRO, April 2S.-The
steamship Versailles, with Cipriano
Castro, the deposed president of Vene-
zuela, aboard, arrived here at daylight.
Before Senior Castro left his cabin he
sent for a newspaper correspondent
and sitting up in bed, with a night cap
ON his head, delivered long and ram
bling harangue. His remarks were di-
rected principally against the United
States for playing into the hands OF
his enemies in Venezuela and sending
warships to follow his movements"
He declared Venezuela was lost If the
people submitted like slaves to foreign
meddling.
When asked regarding his future
plans the deposed president said he had
made none, as he considered himself q
prisoner of war When informed that
the French government gave him full
liberty, he replied:
Castro Says He Is Not Free
"But 1 am not free If 1 desire to re-
turn to Fort de France and cannot
France should respect the rights OF
man proclaimed a century ago"
In spite Of his assertion that he did
not know what he was going to do, 1t
later became clear that Castro had
" 81 " OIL lS .Aiio psASsoe'6N
was taken ashore and placed on a
train, and he left at once for the cap
ital.
Passengers on the steamer said that
when Castro was brought on board the
steamer at Fort de France he declared
that If he had been allowed to make his
way to Venezuela he would soon have
raised an army to overthrow his enc
mics.
AS the train was leaving for Paris
Castro addressed the assembled news
paper men as follows: Il was expelled
from Martinique under pressure ex'
erted by the United States.
Europe soon will repent of the ac-
ton taken against me. The United
States already has taken Cuba ano
Panama, and the American government
has now committed it's first act against
the sovereignty of Venezuela"
PARIS, April 23.-Cipriano Castro ar
rived here this evening. He walked out
of the station supported by two at
tendants, and it was evident he made
his way with difficulty.
He entered an ordinary taxicab and
went to a modest hotel in the Place
Concordo, where he hired a single
room.
Castro continued his denunciation Of
the United States He spoke bitterly
of the Venezuelans for what he termed
their ingratitude after he had almost
sacrificed his life to defend their dig
nifty, honor and interests"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-24
PLAN TO TALK WITH
MARS WILL REALIZE
Prof. Pickering Of Harvard University
Receives Assurance That Money
to Carry Out Project viii
Be Forthcoming

NEW YORK, April 23.-It is said that
Prof. William H. Pickering, the Har-
ward astronomer, has received encour-
agement from a New York millionaire
looking toward financial backing for
his plan for endeavoring to communi-
cate with Mars. Confirmation of this
rumor could not be definitely obtained
but the report is said to come from an
excellent source.
Prof. Pickering's plan, which has
attracted wide attention. involves an
expenditure of about $4,000, 900, accord
ing TO his estimate. He is convinced
that the planet Mars is inhabited by
people who are highly civilized. The
plan proposed by Prof. Pickering is to
flash signals to the planet by means OF
a gigantic arrangement of mirrors SO
fixed as to revolye on great axis in
exact unity with the movement of the
earth.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-24
IRON BAR AS WEAPON
AGAINST A POLICEMAN
Three Suspected Burglars Arrested
After Hard Tussle-Booty
Recovered

SAN FRANCISCO, April 23.-Police
Officer Nj. Kirby was severely beaten
last night during an encounter with
three young men he was attempting to
arrest for suspected burglary. He was
struck over the head with an iron bar
when officer McPhee arrived, covered
the men with his revolver and hand
cuffed them with Kirby's assistance.
Kirby found four men with loaded
wagon in front of a plumbing estab-
lishment at Duncan street, on San Jose
avenue. one man whipped up the
horses and drove away, while the OIL
Ger followed the others into saloon
where they attacked him. The man
with the wagon, which contained elgh'
100 nound barrels of white lead, was
arrested later. The suspects gave the
names of Louis Bray. Albert Tread
wen, Thomas O'Brien and William Far
lev.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-24
ASKS COURT NOT TO RETURN
INDICTMENTS LATE IN DAY

SPOKANE, April 23.-That several
additional indictments for embezzle-
ment against Judge M. j. Gordon, for
mer counsel for the Great Northern
railway, are expected to be returned
by the grand jury was announced In
court today by Frank Graves, one OF
Gordon's attorneys.
"Gordon is a gentleman, and / don't
want to see him pass the night in jail
stated Graves.
1--WE ask the court to instruct the
grand fury not to return these indict-
ments late in the afternoon"
The court took the request under ad-
visement.
The case of Deputy Prosecutor ]. III.
PelIetier charged with contempt for
taking notes of testimony. was con-
tinued until tomorrow
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-24
Broker Is kidnaped

DENVER, April 23.-W. A. Muir.
the San Francisco broker charged with
embezzlement who has successfully
resisted extradition for many weeks,
was virtually kidnapped today by De-
tective Sergeant/John Is. Freel of the
San Francisco police. and is now on
his way to the coast. Muir appeared
before Judge Shattuck OF the west sloe
court this morning ON a writ of habeas
corpus, which was denied. Judge Shat
tuck, however. granted stay of exc
cution until o'clock this afternoon,
pending the decision of the supreme
court on a writ of supersedeas.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-24
INVADING ARMY
MOVES FORWARD
READY FOR WAR
CONSTITUTIONAL FORCES ARE
NEARING YlLDIZ KIOSK
PANIC STRICKEN CROWDS SEEK
SAFE ASYLUM
Favored Troops and Civilian Subjects
Pay Homage to Sultan During
imposing Drive to Devo-
tionaI Services

CONsTANTNOPLE, April 24.-Heavy
rifle firing has been in progress since s
o'clock this morning, with the Occa-
sional rattle of the artillery surrounding
the Yildz Kiosk. Indications are that
an engagement is in progress between
the advancing SaIonilSi troops and tho
Yidiz garrison. A significant dispatch
from COnstantinople received at Vienna
tonight says:
"The advance upon Pera and the coast
appears to have been begun. Suspicion
Is current that tOday's events and an
nouncements were merely feints intended
to Iull all parties into tranquility. 1t is
believed that action against the YiIdiz
Kiosk may be taken tonight"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-24
INDICTMENTS FOUND
AGAINST ABDUCT0RS
Maximum Penalty for kidnapping Is
Life Imprsonment-Trial to
Be Begun Friday

MERCER, Pa, April 2S.-Indict-
ments were returned here tonight by
the grand jury against James III. Boyle
and his wife, in connection with the
abduction of Willie Whit41 of Sharon,
Pa. -.
The bill against Boyle charges kid-
naping. The maximum sentence is ne
Imprisonment.
The woman is similarly indicted, with
an extra count charging aiding. as
sisting and abetting in the kidnapping.
The trial will be begun next Friday.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-24
REARREsTED NEAR SCENE
OF HIS FORMER ROBBERY

CHICAGO, April 29.-Jerry Marshall
colored released yesterday from the
Bridewell, where he had served a year
for robbery, has been rearrested on a
charge of burglary, within fifty feet
of the scene of his former capture and
by the same policeman who took him
before. Policeman Powers was pass
ing the place and saw the negro break
ing in.
"Come out here, 1 want to see you."
shouted Powers, drawing his revolver.
"Is that you, Mr.. Powers?" asked
the intruder.
"Yes, it's me-" replied Powers, as he
placed the negro under arrest.
The latter declares he broke into the
place to get food, and will keep clear
of Powers beat in the future.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-24
Land office Man Injured

EUREKA, Cal, April 23.-Daniel j
Foley, receiver of the land office ir
this city, while returning from the
theater tonight slipped and fell on his
front steps, striking on the back of his
head. He was found by his wife. whl
had heard him fall Physicians founl
that he had suffered fracture of the
spine at the base of the brain. HI,
was operated on at once, surgeons re.
moving several crushed vertebrae. Nc
hope is entertained for his recovery.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-24
p. =. Collier Is Dead

NEW YORK. April 23.-Peter F.
Collier, founder and publisher of Col
lier's Weekly, died suddenly tonight OF
apoplexy at the Riding club. Mr. Col
lier's illness came on suddenly and he
died before a physician arrived. He
was chief owner and editor of Golfers
Weekly. In this he was associated
with his only son, Robert j. Collier
who, with the widow, survives.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-24
To Rebuild street Railroad

SAN FRANCISCO, April 23.-Mayor
,raylor has signed the declaratory ordi-
nance. passed by the supervisors. an
nouncing public interest and necessity
require the reconstruction of the Geary
street railroad and its operation by the
municipality. A special bond election t.
provide funds for the purpose Is expect
ed to be ordered by the board for some
time in June.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-24
Windows Broken by Student

Sal JOSE, April 2S.-The mystery
attached to the recent smashing of
costly windows in three of the local
churches was explained today by the
confession of an insane Stanford stu
dent, John H. Tunyan, who was ar
rested last night. Tunyan is a junior
in the department of engineering. His
home is in this city. Overstudy is
believed to be the cause of his mental
condition.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-24
Nineteen Persons Drown

CHRISTIANIA, April 23.-Nineteen
persons were drowned off Christiania
last night by the sinking of the Nor
wegian steamer Edith after a collision
with the British steamer oxford. Those
who went down with the Edith are the
captain and his wife, one passenger
and sixteen members of her crew.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-24
rramps Believed Killed

REDDING, Cal, April 2S.-Southern
Pacific freight train No. 221 was
wrecked at o'clock this morning be-
tween Delta and Smithson. Fourteen
cars went off the track. The train
crew is safe, but two tramps who We're
stealing rides are missing. The tracks
were cleared by 6 o'clock tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-24
Runs over and Kills Girl

MILWAUKEE,, April 23.-Col. Gus
tave Pabst, while driving in an auto
and Killed Lille Winkler 14-year-old
girl. The accident occurred just as the
girl alighted from a street car AMI
walked in front Of the rapidly moving
machine.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-24
Ealr to BE open SUNDAYS

SEATTLE. April 2S.-The Alaska
Yukon Pacific directors voted unani-
mously today to open the worlds fair
gates Sundays.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-24
IBy Associated Press. ]

N NONSTANTINOPLE, April 23.-The
advance of the concentrated army
~ of investment was begun today.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-17

tain Loose has confessed that his
story published In a New York news
parer is a lie from beginning to end
We hope to have his confession sworn
TO in a few days"
This Is substance is the statement
made IN a letter received here today
by Captain Brenier. commander OF the
Canadian exploration steamer Arctic.
The letter. Captain Bernier states. Is
from Captain b. S. Osborne, of New
York, secretary of the Arctic Club. OF
which the Canadian explorer is a
member.
1t was Captain Bern.er who rec1iv-
ed the first letter from Or. Cook al
ter his dash to the pole announcing
the success of the journey.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-17
ATTEMPT TO PROVE
ALI8I FOR ACCUSED
Witnesses Swear They Spent Night
Ct Murder at Johnson and CIoav
Homes.
Try Associated Tress.1

UNION CITY. TENN. Dec. is =
with the introduction of number of
character witnesses, the defense IN
the murder trial Of Garrett johnson
and Arthur Ciosr. ale eed leaders or
the night riders. on trial accused OF
the Frurder of Captain Quentin Ran
kin. will clcge its case tomorrow.
This annc ncement was made wnen
court oonvcned today by the attorneys
f.. the defendants.
Strenuous efforts were made by the
defense today to establish jmpregn7-
BILE al bis Ter the two men ACCUSED
Rankin.
Of the murder CT CAPTAIN Quentin
wfncs-es were introduced 10 state
that they had spent the night OK
tn nurd.r ?, the homes os Johnson
and Gear and knew positively that
thsy we're not at Walnut Log at the
tine of the murder. In short they
core crst,d the defendants test
mony Of trc previous day
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-17
COLLECTOR LOEB LEAVES
SUDDENLY FOR CAPITAL
New Avenues Of Investigation Have
Been Opened and Way is Paved Cor
Further. Criminal Procedure-No
Demand Made Upon Latest Concern
to "Fess uF."
fDy Associated press.)

NEW YORK, Dee. 16-Wllliam
Loeb. Jr.. collector of the port of New
York. left ssddenly for Washington
this afternoon, presumably to confer
with President Taft and Secretary OF
the Treastey MacVesgh concerning
the evcr-incrcas 'ng sugar scandals.
with the Arbuckies aud the National
Sugar Refining Company now In
volyed, new avenues of investigation
have bsen opened up. paving the way
for future criminal procedure.
Counsel argued all day at the trial
of six employees Ct the American
Sugar n fining Company. now draw
ing TO close here. but arguments
had not teen concluded when ad-
jou-nment was taken.
The case win go to the jury tomor-
row.
Third Company involved.
Concrete Developments, following
ycstSs days payment by Afbuckle OF
nearly 100000 for deficits due TO
falss weighing. included the announce
ment that another OF the Zig refining
companies was prepared to settle with.
the government as the Arbuckles had
done as seen as II had teen oficialiy
informed OF the amount claimed to be
due.
This comrsnJ was the National
Sugar Refining Company. next to the
American Sugar Refining Company in
its operators.
Owes More Than 100000.
The Nationals president, james Ii.
Post. stated that the government in
vestigators had bSen going over the
books CT the company for months
past ard rec, ntly Informed him that
the cCmrary ewes the government
mere than 100000 in uncollected
dutics. No demand fer restitution
had be- n made upon the National
CONF any Sp to todsy.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-17
Death Comes as Doctors Issue
important Bulletins.
UNABLE TO STAND STRAIN
AGED Monarch Had Been Able TO
Take Nourishment During Day and
Temperature, Pulse and Respiration
Were Normal Just Before End.
(By Associated Press).

BRUSSELS, Dec. liking Leopold
died at 1855 o'clock this morning, MS
aged and wasted body being unable
to stand the strain brought upon 1t.
The collapse occurred suddenly ana
at a moment when the doctors seem
ingly had the greatest hopes for his
recovery.
Throughout yesterday bulletins is
sued from the sick room indicated
progressive Improve ment. The bulie-
tin posted at $50 p. N. gave the
kings temperature, pulse and respi-
ration as practically normal.
. Apparently the drainage of the
wound was perfect, as no fever was
present, and during the day the king
had Teen able to take nourishment-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-17
WEALTHY W0MAN'S BODY
FOUND BENEATH TRAIN
Sensation in Paris Over Robbery and
Murder of Madame
Gouin.
(By Associated Press.l

PARIS. Dec. 16.--The mangled
body of Nine. Gouin. whose husband
was the late Jules Edouard Gouin,
governor of the Bank of France. was
found under a train near Paris today.
The door of the compartment in which
she was travelling was almost torn
from its hinges and there was poo:
OF blood on the floor. The police be-
lisve they have found evidence Of a
crime.
Rings and other jewelry are missing
fresa--her- Eetieule, VII ch-was turned
inside out and the curtain of the door
of the compartment. covered with
bloody finger marks, was found half
a mile from the body. The affair has
created a sensation on account Of the
prominence of the woman. tg:t no ar
rest has yet been made.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-17
Fletcher W. snead Foundf

ST. CATHERINE, ONT. Dec. IT,
A man who says he is Fletcher W.
Snead, the husband OF Ocey w. NJ.
Snead, is working in the kitchen of a
hctel here. He has been known an
der the name of John Lucus. lie said
tonight that his wife was the daugl-
ter of Catherine Martin. He left New
York in March and came almost d.
rectly 10 this city where he obtained
work
SDead declares that he never was
in East Orange in his life and knows
nothing about the house of mystery.
where his wife's body was found. he
refused to say why he left Nsw York
or why he had not returned when he
heard of her death.
Would you be willing to go back to
East Granger" he was asked.
No. | will not" he declared en-
phat.cally.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-17
PRESIDENT PRFSIDES
OVER JEAN FUND BOARD
Special Teachers to be Sent Through
Rural Negro Schools.
(By Associated Press1.

WASHINGTON. ID. C., Dec. 10
President Taft presided this afternoon
at the annual meeting CT the execu-
tive board Of the Jeans Fund of ST.
100000 for the betterment Of the
small rural negro schools in the
South, which was held in the cabinet
Icom at the White House. Andrew
Carnegie, Booker t. Washington, Geo.
+. Peabody. Walter w. Page. DIR. j.
n. billiard. Of New Orleans. and
Bishop GRAFT. of Kansas, were among
those who attended aud spoke.
It was decided to continue work
under the fund upon the plan adopt
ed last week. that OF sending teachers
.hoTugh the South who in reality
teach the teachers OF the rural
schools there in the newer methods Of
education.
The number Ct these teachers was
increased from 14o to 152. this having
been made possible by an unexpected
balance from last year from interest
earned on the original endorsement
The need Of additional funds with
which to carry on the work was en-
phasized by an appeal from 100 negro
principals and teachers in the South.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-17
Examination at Copenhagen.

COPENHAGEN. Dec. 16.-Although
the members of the committee which
is investigating DR.. Frederick A.
Cooks polar records are sworn to
secrecy concerning everything con-
nected with the expedition until de-
cision has been submitted to the uni
versity. it is understood the work is
well advanced.
Meetings are taking place daily in
the. university observatory.
The methods of procedure indi-
Gates nest Iainstaking investiga-
ton.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-17

No living person is TO blame for my
death or has had anything &c do with
causing my death"
Two letters from Mas. Ocsy Snead
to her husband Also were In the COZ
lection. One Of them wss date June
% and the other Septerber last. The
batch likewise included a will pur-
porting to have teen made by the bath
tub victim. dated September 4 last,
and directing that all of her property
be turned over TO her grandmother