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Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-27
TAFT DECIDES
WHISKY MUST
BE CLASSIFIED
IMPORTANT ORDER is ISSUED
BY PRESIDENT
Manufacturers of Straight Product
May Use Terms "Rye" or "5our-
bon"-Neutral Spirits Must
Be So Branded

WASHINGTON. Dec. 26-Whisky is
whisky, President Taft has at last de-
cided. 1t is whisky when made of
neutral spirits. says the president, if
reduced to potable strength. But it
must be branded so that those buying
it may know just what they are get
ting
series of hearings participated in
by members of the governments
pure food department and distillers,
was announced today.
The president covered various details
In his decision and gave directions for
the proper branding of the various
varieties of liquor, holding, among
other things, that whisky made from
a mixture of straight whisky and
neutral spirits" may be called a
blend.
According to Mr.. Taft's instructions
straight whisky" will be branded as
such hereafter. but the brand may be
accompanied by the legend "aged in
wood and whisky made from recti-
fed. distilled or neutral spirits will be
branded so as to make known the
principal ingredient. In addition, il
they so desire, manufacturers of
straight whisky also may use the word
Bourbon" or rye" as the facts may
warrant.
The definition of "biends" is not
made broad enough to include neutral
spirits made from molasses and re-
duced to potable strength.
This article, the president says. cam
not be labeled as whisky, but is rum.
Takes Wiley to Task
The president takes to task DIR,
Wiley and other chemists for a "fun-
damontal error" as to what the name
whisky" has included in the last one
hundred years, and also expresses the
opinion that Mr. Bowers makes "too
Lice distinction" in his deductions.
If" he said, speaking of the opin-
ion of Mr., Bowers, "highwines at
from 140 degrees to 160 degrees, when
reduced to potable strength and con-
tanning quantity Of fusel oil and
favored by burned sugar. are whisky,
as he has found then the improve
ment in the process by continuous
distillation so as to give product of
from 100 degrees to 1888 degrees proof
and still further to reduce its fusel oil
is not to change it's whole nature or
to make what was genuine whisky,
imitation whisky, because of a
slightly reduced trace OF ingredient.
1.-THE distinction is too impracticable,
in my Judgment, for the execution of
the law"
The president thinks such an order
as his decision eontemplates cannot
do injustice
"Those," he says. "who make whis-
ky of 'rectiiied,' 'redistilled' Or neutral
spirits cannot complain if, to prevent
further frauds, they are required to
use a brand which shall show exactly
the kind of whisky they are selling.
For that reason it seems to me fair
to require them to brand their product
as whisky made from rectified spirits,
or whisky made from redistlled spil-
it's or whisky made from neutral
(Continned ON Page rv"'
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-27
MINING

TIE Union oil company disputes with f.
H. Allen are to be settled in the courts.
PAGE 0
pabulously rich gold strike is made at
sonora Mexico. PAGE
Twenty millions OF dollars in oil is the
value OF the years production in the San
Joaquin valley; average monthly yield of
Tho nnid is 3 COS O31 barrels. PAGE .
smelter at Mayer may be rebuilt by New
York capitalists, who have formed syn
dicate and taken over the interests of the
rreadweu Mining company. PAGE 8
interest grows at "Babytown' and when
the railroad is completed to the mining
town of Mason the city will celebrate
the day with high festival PAGE 8
Big dividends are paid to investors in Cal
iforna oil fields PAGE
Fabulously rich gold strike is made in
Sonora, Mexico. PAGE
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-27
LOCAL


Rov. John Quincy Adams Henry breaches
farewell sermon at First Baptist church.
PAGE s
Christmas Is dominant theme OF sermons
in churches Of Los Angeles, and birth
of GalIlean child is dwelt on generally.
PAGE 5
Prison Reform league makes grave charges
and book IT has issued shows torture
Is in habitual use in prisons. PAGE }
Barney oldnel1 breaks record in sensa-
tional ffteen-mile run at Ascot park,
where series OF exciting races arc held.
Five thousand spectators present
PAGES is
Delay IN delivery OF malls is unavold-
able, declares postmaster and Mr. Flint
explains Unprecedented Christmas busi-
ness was more than bis augmented corps
Of carriers and clerks could handle
PAGE u
Woman. unable to bear exeruciating pain
OF liberated TOOTH drains contents OF
two-ounee bottle Of carbolie acid and
dies from effects of poison. PAGE 5
BOYS arrested on burglary charge at
banning. Accused OF theft Of cloth
ing and s2l0 in cash PAGE 10
Albert stetson. descendant of Priscilla
and John Alden. OF early Puritan
days, dies In this city. PAGh .
Insanltation is nations curse says Olga
ne work PAGE 3
EDITORIAL and Letter Box, PAGE 4
CITY brevities. PAGE S
Automobiles. PAGES f-6-7
Shipping. PAGE
Churches. PAGb
s,orts PAGES 7-s
classified advertising. PAGES 1o-1t
r,.a,ors ana dramatic criticism. PAGE II
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-27
SOUTH CALIFORNIA

Lumber schooner. bufeted by waves in Sc
we're gales loses eOOO feet OF timber, COM
pass and case and sails far out Of course
In voyage from Coos Bay to San Pedro.
PAGE Il
Aged man who has been living Ia cave
near Long Beach welcomes jail SEN
tence as Christmas gift. PAGE i
Election next Thursday will decide whether
or not Monroyia is to have second san
atorlum for consumptives PAGE II
Plans for the tournament OF roses at Pas
adena are progressing and New Years
affair win be unusually varied. PAGE Il
cyciist run dewn and injured by automo-
bile at Santa Ana. PAGE i
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-27

TN HE appointment of Richard Q.
Kerens of st. Louis to be am
n bassador to Austria Hungary has
aroused more social interest at wash
ington than any other happening of
the year. for there are few families in
or out of public life enjoying higher
social distinction at the capital than
that of the distinguished Missourian.
The appointment also has its romantic
side, for when Colonel Kerens reaches
Vienna he will establish his embassy
upon a scale OF splendor in keeping
with his vast fortune, and his wife
and daughter will have as guests from
time to time some of the wealthiest
and most charming American heiresses.
One of their first visitors will be Miss
Katherine Elkins. daughter of Senator
Elkins of West Virginia, and society at
Washington already has begun to fore
cast a revival of her romance with the
Duke of the Abruzzi. Colonel Kerens
and Senator Ellxins are lifelong friends,
and Miss Gladys Kerens and Miss
Elkins have been chums since child
hood. Both Mrs. Kerens and her beau
tifUl daughter-she is one of the most
strikingly handsome young women in
this country-already hold a high social
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-27
LUMBER JACKS GIVE
COSTLY BANQUET IN
FULL EVENING DRESS

FLAGSTAFF, Dec. 26.-The lumber
jacks of Camp No. 1, of the Arizona
Lumber company, gave a banquet here
last night costing about ten dollars a
plate. It was the most original thing
ever attempted by lumber jacks in any
lumber region and would have done
credit to the elite society. The IOggers
were in full dress suits and the presi-
dent of the company was their invited
guest.
The lumber jacks leased a hotel for
the occasion and used their own chef
Addresses by the lOggers and guests
were made. The event marks new era
in the lumber camps and created a SEN
sation.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-27

NARDINAL SATOLLI, who is i'll IN
Rome. is in receipt Of hundreds
~ of messages of sympathy from
churchmen and laymen in America. He
made hosts of warm friends on his
visits TO this country. The cardinal Is
suffering from nephritis, and the prin-
cipal alarm over his condition Is due
to the weakness of his heart He has
not been in the best health for more
than a year, but until recently his ill
ness was not regarded as serious. He
was born In 1889. Archbishop Ireland
recently paid his respects to the car
dinal in a glowing eulogy. He also
sent a message of sympathy to the
famous prelate.
ROME, Dec. 26.-The condition of
Cardinal Satolli, who is suffering with
nephritis. is desperate, attacks of de-
lirium being frequent. Extreme unc-
tion has been administered.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-27
SPORTS

News and results from every baseball
diamond Of Southern California. PACE
Lang knocks out Bob Fitssimmons in the
twelfth round of Australian fight Fitz
appears in good condition before 1000
spectators. Lang rules 1-2 favorlte PAGE
Pacific Athletic club completes arrange
ments for Friday nights boxing card
willis and Flynn are training well for
their ten-round so. PAGE 3
Frank Chance leads American league trst
basenlen for Nseason OF 1909 with high
average Of 99L PAGE 5
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-27
Oldfield Makes Fifteen
Miles in Sensation
Time
SHOWS GREAT FORM
Barney Adds Further to His
LaurelS by Winning Hard
Fought Five Mile
Handicap
EVENTS OF DAY

EVEN 5 OF DAY
OldfieId breaks worlds track
record for fifteen miles In t3:42 2-5,
defeating Ralph De PaIma's time
Of 1887.
Darracq breaks Ascot park track
record In preliminary run In So
seconds.
5enz beats Darraeq In five-mie
race In 4:532-5.
Knox wins flve-miIe handicap in
4:47.
Buick wins fifty.miIe race In
54:3s 2-5.
MaxwelI's time for the fifty-miIe
54:372-5.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-27
COAST

wounded thug escapes posse at Nles,
cal, and though seriously injured
while attempting to dynamite safe,
dehes pursuers. PAGE ~
statehood to be postponed by present con-
aress. In view OF recommendations made
by Taft. PAHh ~
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-27
FOREIGN

Russian army expects clash with Japan
and troops are massed in Siberia
ready for action. PAGE
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-27
ATLANTIC STATES IN GRIP OF FEARFUL STORM AND TIDAL DELUGE
INDEX OF
THE HERALD'S
NEWS TODAY
FORECAST

FORECAST
Los Angeles and vicinity: Cloudy
Monday probably rain; light north
west winds, changing to brisk SOUTH
west. Maximum temperature yester-
day, Ga degrees; minimum, 40 degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-27
FAMOUS ARTIST
DIES SUDDENLY
FREDERICK REMINGTON Sue
CUMBS TO KNIFE
Brief illness Ends in Death of Man
Who Became Noted for Portray
ais of Indian and Cow
boy Life
Associated Pressl

RIDGELAND, Conn, Dec. 26.-Fred-
erick Remington, the artist, died here
today of appendicitis after brief ill
ness. He was operated on last Thurs
day.
Mr.. Remington had been in good
health until last Sunday when he was
slightly indisposed. 1t was not until
Wednesday that he suffered much pain.
That night New York specialist
was called, and the next day an opera
ton for appendicitis was performed.
The patient seemed to be progressing
favorably Friday and yesterday, but
today a change set in and death came
at $3.50 o'clock
Mr.. Remington came here last May
to make this his permanent residence.
He was in his forty y-eighth year and
was a native of Canton, N. Y, to which
place the body will be taken tomorrow.
The funeral service will be in the
Universalst church at Canton Tuesday.
Mr.. Remington was married to Miss
Eva Cation of GloYersville, n. Y, VINO
survives him.
Frederic Remington went west af-
ter a short apprenticeship as an Of
flee clerk and became a cowboy.
1t was in this western life that he
found the subjects for most of his Gre
atoms of pencil and brush.
Cuban scenes also were faVorites
with him.
He was a member of the National
Academy of Design and, in addition
to his painting, he attained much sue
cess at sculpture and as author of
several books on western life. He
studied art at Yale and later in New
York.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-27
Father Distinguishes

Mr. Remington's father, Col. Samuel
p. Remington, was a distinguished
soldier in the Civil War and at one
time an editor in Ogdensburg, N. Y.
Frederic received his early education
at the Vermont Episcopal institute,
Burlington, Va, from which he entered
Yale. THE brief career which he aban>
doned proved unattractive in view OF
his greater desire to become an artist.
From childhood Frederic had been
at heart an artist and the talent was
awakened by the virile subjects which
he encountered after going west. Re-
turning to New York with depleted
finances he gained fame by his strong
sketches of cowboy life, Indian miners,
Mexicans and frontier soldiers.
He created a new school and perhaps
has done moro than any other man to
perpetuate the wild life incident to the
conquering of the west
The Detroit times., 1909-03-31

Mr.. ]. A. Irwin entertained at FIVE
hundred Wednesday afternoon in hon
or Of Miss Agnes X. Mitchell.
The Detroit times., 1909-03-31
RE MAINS IN BED
BECAUSE THIEF
STOLE CLOTHES
ARTHUR LABEL. ROBBED WHILE
HE SLEEPS. is IN SAD PLIGHT
BROTHER is VICTIM IN LESS
DEGREE.

Arthur LABEL is staying in bed In
his rooming house No. "a Larned-st.
east, because smooth young stranger,
who conducted Arthur and his brother.
Charles, 10 the place, disappeared
some time Tuesday night. with all M
Arthur's clothing, and most OF the raj
nvni OF Charles. Charles managed
To dig up some old clothes. which en-
ablcu him TO visit police headquarters
and report the theft.
Both young men came here FROM
Jackson. Monday. The stranger ac-
colnpanied them. and they accepted
his suggestion that all three go 10 the
Lavncd-st. place aud room together.
Arthur had $40 worth of clothing, and
81 in cash, when he went TO sleep.
Tuesday night When he awoke. he
.ound an old suit belonging to the
stranger. much too small for his use.
His money. suit. and shoes were miss
Ing. Charles missed his suit, and his
hat and shoes. But he managed 10
Gull an outfit from the clothes that
the stranger left. and from some OF
his old togs which had not been taken.
The Detroit times., 1909-03-31

Vaughan Chaser aud his excellent
company. including Fay Courteney.
Belle Darcy. Adelaide Fitz'Allan,
Spring Byington. Frank Camp, James
Hester. Mark Kent. Frederick Kirby,
Harrison Stedman. Charles Carver,
James Harris and VIII Ross. viii re-
turn to the Lyceum next Sunday Tor
the annual spring and summer STOCK
engagement. For the opening week
dramatizatlon OF Meredith Nicholson
popular novel. THE House OF Thou-
sand Candles" done by George MID
Gleton. in four acts, will be onereu.
The story Is perhaps TOO widely known
TO require reiteratlon but the element
or action. mystery. delightful romance
and irrepressible comedy, go 10 make
Ii an excellent bill. Mr.. Chaser VIII
appear in the role Of Bates" the
butler. who has been taken into the
confidence OF John Glenarm. a wealthy
architect. who suddenly and supposed
ly dies. II is merely a trick 10 test
the qualities of grandson and admiii-
istrator OF the estate. and Immediate
ly there begins battle or wits ana
then force between the two. The
action is rapid. relieved by that ener-
vescent member OF the Irish bar, Larry
Donovan. who furnishes plenty or
comedy and the like romance of the
grandson and Mary Devereux. Be
tween these two Miss Nicholson has
developed a love story that lis unique
compared with most novels.
-
A new western play will make It's
first Detroit appeal In the Whitney
next Sunday afternoon, when Willard
Mack's romance OF the claims. tn
Wyoming. will be put on view. II
is a typical western lay. but deviates
from the we'll worn road OF most west
ern plays, inasmuch as the shooting
and other wild and woolly features are
eliminated. The action centers around
the love OF Bob Ricketts,, thoroughly
western fellow. for Jennie Summers.
an eastern girl. Steve Gordon, law
less ranch owner and head OF band
OF cattle thieves. also aspiTes TO win
Jennie and the attendant action travels
the entire gamut OF human emotions.
THE Vrginian." which comes To
the Detroit opera horse Monday. April
The Detroit times., 1909-03-31
SAYS MOTHER ELOPED
WITH GERMAN COUNT

CHICAGO. March 3l.-Mamie An.
drews, 13 years old. came from New
York city TO find her mother. who.
she told Inspector Wheeler today, had
eloped with man representing him
self to be German count.
My mamma left me In hurry.
said Mamie. She said she would be
back soon. Then | learned that sho
had run away with this count that
had been coming To our house. Ny
home in New York is at Lexington
ave. and Seventy second-st. My ia
Their is dead | must find my mother.
] cannot remember the counts name >
Inspector Wheeler ordered Detec-
tives O'Donnelly and Cary to aid the
girl In the search for her mother.
The Detroit times., 1909-03-31
SCIENTIST SLAIN
IN PHILIPPINES

MANILA. March 31.-Word has
been received of the murder Of DIR.
William Jones. the noted anthruralo-
gist. who was in the field for the fYeld
Museum OF Natural History of Chr
cago.
The murder occurred at Dumobato
at the headquarters of the Cagan riv-
er, in Isabella Province. No details
of the attack have been obtainable
thus far. but il Is supposed that the
scientist was set upon and killed by
wild tribesmen.
DR.. Jones had been in the Philip
pines two years Investigating the
wild tribes on the island, and prepar
ing an exhaustive report of them fol
the museum.
The Detroit times., 1909-03-31

). 6 and Z. with wednesday matinee,
lis production with strong heart
appeal and free from anything at
which the most fastklious could take
offense. The curtain OF the third acr
rises on a moonlit gorge In the Rock
les. where Steve. Trampas. steve
evil genius and the Virginian's ene-
my; a Mexican and another are play
ing poker and cooking supper at a
fire. They're reckless. daredevil
quartet and they plan what they shall
do with their money. all the while
aware that II they are captured II
means rope for four necks.
There is heard the cracking or a
twig and the men start. The Mexican
Is weak with alarm: Steve cheers
him up. He urges the Mexican 10
play the game like man. Suddenly
the two men are surrounded ny the
Virginian and his men. Steve and
the Virginian look a; each other In
silence. Not a word speaks the Nir-
ginian until he steps forward to shake
hands and say farewell to his doomed
friend. But the lattev turns his back.
A moment later he writes on piece
OF newspaper an affectionate note of
farewell to the virginian. AS other
men lead the courageous Steve and
the craven Mexican away 10 die, the
Virginian. his heart aching. reads this
note. This is said 10 be the strongest
scene in the play.
.
Next Friday the Gayety theater will
give free matinee To ladies' 10 see
Phil Sheridan's City Sports company.
A royal welcome will undoubtedly
be accorded Weber & Rush's Paris
ian Widows" when the company opens
in the Gayety next Sunday. that is. II
the reception given at other cities
throughout the country Is any cri-
terion. Almost without exception the
show has proven yeritable "iot %
fun and the sensational dancing and
singing numbers arc beyond descrip-
ton.
The fact that the Sam T. Jack com.
pany OF burlesquers is underlined for
the Avenue theater next week will
doubtless create considerable interest
among the patrons OF bnrlesque. for
the Jack companies have gained more
The Detroit times., 1909-03-31
70 REDS TAKEN
IN BY POLICE

ST. PETERSBURG. March 31.-The
secret police today arrested 20 men In
the exposure OF one OF the best Land
and alarming revolutionary plots
brought to the attention Of the gov
eminent for long time. The revc'
lutionists made their headquarters ia
q house In the center OF 81. Peters
burg, although the police will not re-
veal its exact location.
A quantity OF firearms %as seized,
together with much money and great
deal OF literature. IL Is declared tha-
the leaders OF the plot were planning
a sudden blow which would have
fallen shortly. More arrests will be
made soon.
The Detroit times., 1909-03-31
Clogged Bowels Cause
Serious Illness
Intestinal Instructions Are the Free
aucnt Cause OF Fatal Maladies.

II people were aware or the awful
consequences OF negiecting the bowels,
nine tenths OF all sickness would be
quickly remedied. Thousands disre-
gard the warning symptoms, until DIS
ease holds them with q fatal clutch.
Unless impurities find their natural
outlet through the bowels. they are
thrown back into the system. where
they poison the blood and deposit
germs that frequently end In serious
Hines
Daily bowel movement is n matter
OF supreme importance. II Is the great
secret OF good health. Disregard OF
this Fundamental natural law wrecks
thousands OF lives every year. Con-
stipation causes more deaths than
consumption or typhoid. The body
cannot remain healthy when the bow
els are congested. They must move at
regular intervals. II they do not, sick
ness ~ the certain penalty.
Every man and woman who values
life and health should use Beecham's
Pills They are positive cure for
constipation and expel all poisons
from the system; keep the stomach
sweet. and tho bowels regular and
healthy This grand vegetable laxa-
tive relieves and cures Biliousness,
Sick Headache. Dizziness. Indigestion,
Nervousness, Foul Breath. Chills. In
somnia Blotches on the Skin. and all
or deranged condition.
Ask your druggist for Beecham's
Pills. Price Toe. and 2sc. box.
The Detroit times., 1909-03-31

Ter Will assist the girls by presiding
at the tea table.
Mr.. ]. A. Irwin entertained at FIVE
hundred Wednesday afternoon in hon.
or OF Miss Agnes X. Mitchell.
Ii the luncheon given by the women
OF the First Congregational church In
the chapel, Tuesday, be criterion,
the mems clubs will have to look IL
their laurels. for considering wit and
brightness the responses have seldom
been excelled. even by the men who
are In constant attendance at banquets
and accustomed To speaking at post
prandial affairs. About 200 ladies were
present and enjoyed the program OF
tcasts. Mrs. Stanley Stevens was
| chairman of the affair and introduced
Mrs. Philip r. Van Zile. who officiated
as toastmistress. Responses were
made as follows: Our babies Mrs.
j. X. McColl: Our maidens," Miss
Gladys Goodwin The college girl"
Miss Service; THE society girl" Miss
Eddy: 'Pedagogues.' Miss Mutschel;
Bachelor women" DR.. Mary Haskins;
1.-THE BRIDE" Mrs. Nall, The club wo-
men," Mrs. Holden; THE Dorcas so
ciety," Mrs. Chamberlain; Sisters OF
Mercy" Mrs. Bogart; THE grand
mother" Mrs. Strong, and Living
Stones" Mrs. Dresser Mrs. Charles
w. Eastman. soprano, was the soloist,
and Mrs. J. V. OxtoDy acted as accom-
PIANIST. The decorations were in
yellow and white, these colors being
employed also in the ices and bon
bons.
Friday, April 2, Is the date of the
fourth annual minstrel show and en-
tertainment To be given by KilwinninS
Lodge. No 297. +. & A. NJ. in the
Masonic Temple. A very interesting
entertainment has been prepared UNI
der the direction of DR.. Russell G..
Pearce.
A dinner was given by Mr.. and Mrs.
A. G. Guindon, Tuesday evening. in
their home. No. $50 Hibbard-ave., at
which the engagement of their daugh
| ter, Miss Edna Julienne Guindon, AMI
Hugo George Bishop. was announced.
The decorations were in pink ami
white
GA - TO II IA.
Bear, til. %lm Kind You Hare lxsvs Bought
''', # &HzZzZ
The Detroit times., 1909-03-31
IS Die In Explosion.

LAS ESPERANZES. Mex. March
3l.-Thirty-five miners were killed by
an explosion of gas in one OF the
shafts OF the Compare Carbinefera De
Norte mines. at Heuor. in Coahiuila
There were SO men in the shaft at the
time and % escaped safely. The shaf'
had not been worked for several days
the explosion following quickly after
the descent OF the first shift The
force of the explosion was felt fol-
half a mile.
The Detroit times., 1909-03-31

prominence In this field OF amusement.
than the similar enterprises OF other
managers. Many theatergoers will re-
call the Sam r. Jack burlesquers of n
dozen or Is years ago when the late
Mr.. Jack was nourishing A feature
included In the coming performance
that will also arouse interest will be
the Cleopatra snake dance by Prin-
cess Hajah. who will perform her act
with live snakes.