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Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-06
AMBASSADOR WHITE
GIVES UP HIS POST
WILL SOON LEAVE FRANCE
NEVER TO RETURN
Recall of United States Representa-
tive at Paris Deeply Regretted
by Government of European
Republic

PARIS, Oct. 5.--Henry White Amer
lean ambassador to France, has OBJ
tained a leave of absence and will sail
November for the United States, not
to return.
Ambassador Whites recall was ru-
mored here for months and was the
subject of the keenest regret. Few
foreign representatives in recent years
enjoyed to the same extent as Mr.
White the confidence of the French
government, and influential newspa-
pers printed long editorials, believed to
have been inspired by the foreign Of
fee, expressing the hope that the re-
ports would prove incorrect.
Ambassador White, however enter
tanned no illusions. In accordance with
diplomatic traditions he placed his
resignation at the disposal of President
Taft on the advent of the new admin
istration, and the president accepted
IL, to take effect January 1 next.
AS an official announcement fol-
lowed Mr.. Whites resignation of the
prospective appointment of Robert Ba-
con, former secretary of state, who, il
Is we'll understood here, will be his
successor, Ambassador White was left
in a rather equiVocal position, and now
has decided, in order to prevent further
embarrassment to himself, as well as
to Mr. Bacon, to withdraw sooner
than arranged.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-06
FOREIGN TRADE
IN CHINA SMALL
UNITED STATES NOT THE ONLY
NATION COMPLAINING
CONSUL-GENERAL AT CANTON
OUTLINES THE CAUSES
Saws Travellers from All Countries Fail
to Recognize That Old Customs
Cannot Be Broken at
Once
IRx Associated Press. J


WASHINGTON. Oct 5.-Amsrica Is
not the only country that is not build
ing a thriving trade in China. Inc
Chinese are buying from no foreigners
in great quantities. That is the view
taken by Consul General Leo Bergh5 ~
of Canton. American travellers In
China, after calling attention to its
immense resources and great popula-
ton, attribute the scant trade with
America to lack of enterprise on the
part of the American merchants anu
manufacturers, but tourists from Eng
land and Germany are making similar
complaints regarding the, trade OF
their own countries, says Consul Gen
eral Bergholz.
"Spurred on then. as all the countries
are, by keen rivalry, the lack of re-
suits must be attributed to something
else than lack of enterprise, and right
ly So" says Mr.. Bergholz. I'm view
of the fact that China has been fol-
lowing the same old customs for sew
eral thousand years." he says, "she
cannot be expected to cast them aside
in a day."
1t is stated that the demand Tor
machinery in China will increase as
the country's standard of civilization
rises, but there is little doubt that
the demand will be met by the ability
of the Chinese to copy, with the aid OF
foreign engineers, any model.
Germany and England practically
control the Chinese market. The in
PRODUCTION of machinery into China, nc
doubt, will be met with some opposi-
ton owing to the fact that it will
throw a large number of people out
of employment, as most of the work
is now being done by hand.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-06
CONGO CHARGES
ARE DISMISSED
AMERICAN MISSIONARY IS
ACQUITTED OF LIBEL
RUBBER COMPANY HAD DE-
MANDED $4,000 DAMAGES
Rev. w. H. Sheppard Had Openly
Pointed to Instances of Extreme
Cruelty by Norcession
Corporation
[Ry Associated Press.l

LBy Associated Press.1
LEOPOLDVILLE. Belgian Congo,
Oct. 5.-Rev. Az H. Sheppard, an
American missionary, was today ac-
quilted of the charges of libel brought
against him by one of the Congo con-
cession companies which has mo-
nopoly of rubber gathering in the
Kasai region.
Two American missionaries, w. II.
Sheppard and William Morrison, were
charged with "calumnious denuncia-
tion" and libel by the Norcession
company. The suit was based on an
article which appeared in the kasai
Herald The charges against MIR.
Morrison, however. were Withdrawn.
The company sought to recover $4,000
from Mr.. Sheppard.
The charges made by the mission
aries were that Congo officials levied
upon the natives oppressive so-called
taxes, to be paid in rubber; that
whole villages, including women and
children, were impressed by the sol
diers for gathering the rubber; that
they often were compelled to travel
many miles to the rubber forests and
to sleep there for more than a week
under unhealthy conditions; that they
were cruelty punished for failure to
meet the taxes imposed, and that SO
large a proportion of their time was
taken for gathering those taxes that
they were unable to cultivate crops
and raise food necessary for their sup
DOrt,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-06
SMOOTHS ROUGH
TARIFF WATERS
EXPLANATION BY SEN. .ALDRICH
ACCEPTED IN FRANCE
HAS LONG CONVERSATION WITH
MEMBERS OF MINISTRY
Innpresses French People with State.
ment That President Taft
Is Allowed a Wide
Latitude
IBy Associated Press.I

PARIS. Oct. 5.-A more optimistic
feeling prevails in government circles
today regarding the amicable adjust
ment of Franco-American tariff rela-
tions under the new law, as a result Of
the explanations made by Senator Aid
rich of Rhode Island during his talks
last week with a number Of the
French ministers and other high Off
cials.
Mr.. Aldrich disabused the minds Of
the Frenchmen of the idea, entertained
here, that the termination Of the ex-
listing commercial agreement between
France and the United States, months
in advance of the agreements with
other countries, notably Germany, was
in any way intended as a discrimina-
tion against France; and, more i'm
portant, Senator Aldrich relieved the
anxiety in Paris concerning the inter-
probation of section of the new law.
This section, the French believed, in
volved the automatic imposition of the
American maximum unless France af-
forded every minimum and every ad-
inistratiVe concession in her tariff.
As some of the concessions had been
made after hard-fought battles with
other countries in return for specific
advantages, the government, in spite
of its desire to avoid tariff war was
hostile to the granting of wholesale
concessions.
It is uderstood that Senator Aldrich
expressed the opinion that section 2
gave President Taft certain meas
ure of latitude, and that If France af-
forded the minimum rate on articles in
which the United States was princi-
pally interested, Mr.. Taft probably
would consider that America was not
4lnduly Disseminated against within
the meaning of the act.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-06
OLD STREET CAR
WAR IS ENDED
FINAL DECISION is REACHED
IN CLEVELAND
FOUR CENTS WILL BE MAXIMUM
FARE ALLOWED
Traction Companies VIII Be HeIc
Down to Earning of Per Cent
on Value of tho
Property
tBy Associated Press.I

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 5.-A con-
ference was held today to arrange
final details which will result in an
absolute settlement of the local street
railway situation. which has been bit
terly agitated for eight years.
During the life of the controversy it
has been a political issue at all times.
Partial settlements have been made
and many others have been proposed,
but all failed of their object.
Now peace is assured. The bar of
strife has been Mayor Tom L. John
sons contention for a 3-cent fare. The
proposed settlement will be on this
rate of fare and will eliminate the
street car question from the fall cam
paign.
1t is agreed that the city shall give
the Cleveland Railway company, the
owner of the local lines, a twenty-five
year franchise, revoCable at any time
any detail of the contract with the
city is violated. The city reserves the
right to purchase the lines at any
time municipal ownership is made
lawful.
The city also reserves the right to
name a purchaser of the lines after
eight years.
The initial rate Of fare is to be 3
cents on all lines, with a J-cenC extra
charge for transfer. Both the city
and the railway company have agreed
to let Judge Robert w. Tayler of the
United States court determine the
value of the railway property and the
maximum rate of fare.
1t is agreed that at no time shall
the rate Of fare be greater than will
allow the company an earning of more
than per cent on the value of the
property, consistent with good service.
Judge Tayler has indicated that he
will make the maximum rate cents
for a cash fare and the regular ticket
rate seven tickets for 25S cents, and a
cent extra for transfers. This propo-
sition has been accepted by both the
city and company.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-06
LONDON IS STIRRED
OVER THEATER SITE
LOCATION OF SHAKESPEARE'S
PLAYHOUSE is PROBLEM
Evidence Submitted by Prof Wallace
Against Traditional Situation
Meets with Strong
Friends
[By Associated Press.l

LONDON, Oct. 5.-A burning con-
troversy is raging among those inter
ested in the matter, who are more nu-
merous than might be supposed, con-
cerning the site of Shakespeare
Globe theater. Evidence in favor OF
the traditional site and the site
claimed by Professor Wallace is being
marshaled and defended with ardor.
DR.. William Martin, designer of the
Shakespeare tablet at Barclays brew
cry, which up to few days ago was
supposed to have been the site OF the
Globe theater, refuses to accept tne
professors documents as proof, not
because he dlstrusts Wallace, but pc
cause he thinks all previous research
goes to show quite obviously that the
Elizabethan clerk who transcribed
documents carelessly used up north
and "south," and If the words were
transposed everything would be clear.
on the other hand, Professor wal
lace is supported by many OF the most
noted Shakespearean scholars, inelud-
ing #. j. Jurnevall editor of the OK
ford Dictionary and honorary secre-
tary of the Pathological society.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-06
ELECTION OF FORESTRY
OFFICIALS is POSTPONED

HELENA, Mont, Oct. 5.-The state
land board has decided to hold in
allegiance the matter of forcible ejec-
ton of federal forestry officials from
the Flathead country lands until the
courts rule on their right to do so.
This decision follows ruling by
Secretary of the Interior Ballinger,
received by the board today, in which
he holds that the title to sections 16
and SO in each township still vests in
the federal government The state
claimed it under an enabling act.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-06
Dies Aboard Steamship

NEW YORK, Oct. 5.-The Marqujse
Marie des Monitors Merinville, a pas
senger on the steamer Kronprinzessin
Cecilie, died aboard that ship just be-
fore the vessel reached quarantine to-
day. Death was due to Bright's dis
ease. The marquise, who was 46 years
old, before her marriage was Miss May
Caldwell of Louisville, KY, and New
York city, and was prominent socially
here and in the south.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-06
THREE EARTH SHOCKS
REPORTED BEING FELT
NEAR SALT LAKE CITY

SALT LAKE CITY. Oct. s.-rhree
sharp and distinct earthquake shscks
were felt here tonight. The first occur
red Mt 7;4O and the last at 7;47. All
three were felt at points in Idaho.
Official announcement of the earth
quake was received tonight from the
government observatory here. The ex-
act time of the disturbance Is given IS
7:40 p. m.
The movement, which from Salt Lake,
seems to have been both north and SOUTH
extended through Cache valley in north
ern Utah, and is said to have been par
ticularly severe at Logan. From Hol-
brook and NIalad, towns in southern Ida
no, come reports of three distinct shocks
within a period of two minutes.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-06
AnneaI from MADEIRA Sustained

SACRAMENTO Oct. 5.-The third
district court of appeals reversed the
superior court of MADEIRA today in the
case of the people against E. Dis
perate, who WIS convicted on charge
Of larceny, for the alleged theft OF
four mules from Miller & Lux, the big
Ind owners. The appel court agrees
that the evidence was slight, and rules
accOrdingly
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-06
WATER PAGEANT FEATURE
OF ST. LOUIS CENTENNIAL
Scores of Vessels, Rowing Crews and
Power Boats Pass Down the
Mississippi River

ST. LOUIS, Oct. ga water pageant
on the Mississippi river in which a
score of gayly decorated vessels took
part, was the chief attraction of to-
days program in the st. Louis Centen-
nial week.
Rowing crews, power boats of all
sizes and numerous river packets
passed down stream beyond the Eads
bridge, where they were reviewed by
the visiting municipal officers and by
the officers and men of the United
States torpedo boats.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-06
Rookmakers Arrainned

NEW YORK, Oct. 5.-The thirty al
legged bookmakers, the four private de-
tectives, John G. Cavanaugh and the
Coney Island Jockey club and the
Brooklyn Jockey club, as corporations,
who We're all indicted for alleged vio-
lations of the anti-betting law, were ar
raigned in the county court at Brook
lyn today and pleaded not guilty. Oc-
tober u was set for trial of the de-
fendants
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-06
Fatally Injured in Fall

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 5.-Samuel
Curtis, an electrical worker, while en-
gagged in stringing lines of electric
lights across Market street in prepara-
tion for the Portola festival, fell from
the coping of a building to the side
walk, thirty feet. His left leg and left
arm were broken, and he suffered in
ternal injuries that may prove fatal
He weighs $50 pounds.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-06
Shoots His Workman

UKIAH, Cal, Oct. 5.-Charles Mas
soletti, a wealthy vineyardist, shot
Louis Jola, one of his workmen, to-
day, after Jola had attacked him with
a knife. The wounded man hid in a
brush pile and threatened to kill the
sheriff and deputies who came to ar
rest him. The officers finally discovered
that Jola did not have any other
weapon than knife and closed in on
him.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-06
Chemist Hangs Himself

BERLIN, Oct. 5.-George Helm, the
chemist who was accused by the gov
ernment authorities of mining dia-
monds in southwest Africa and snug
Cling them into Germany in contra
vention of the government diamond
monopoly in that colony, hanged him
self in prison today. The case has
reused much attention owing to the
large operations affected.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-06
pershlna Goes to PhIIIppInes

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 5.-Among
the passengers on the United States
army transport Thomas, which sailed
TODAY for Manila, was Brig. Gen. John
]. Pershing, who is to assume command
of the military forces at Zamboanga'
island of Mindanao the scene of his
former victories over the rebellious
Moros. The Thomas also carried the
Filipino constabulary band, which has
made a successful tour of the country.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-06
Inquiries ordered for Prisoners

SPOKANE, Oct. 5.-Declaring the
methods now used in dealing with
city prisoners are disgraceful Police
Commissioner George Armstrong has
marked his first day in the office by
ordering hot water, soap, towels and
safety razors for all the men in jail,
and declaring that in the future any
prisoner before being released shall be
entitled to "a full stomach, bath
clean clothes and a shave, to make him
feel like a man."
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-06
Many Realster for Land

PIERRE, S. d.. Oct. 5.-The actual
registration for the first day in the
land opening Of the Cheyenne river
and Standing Rock Indian reserva-
tlons, at this place, was $40 names
The resignation for the same period
reported from the other districts was:
Lebeau, 26O; Mobridge, go; Lemon,
262 Bismarck, n. D., SIT; Aberdeen,
1864
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-06
Count ToIstoy in Feeble Condition

ST. PETERSBURG. Oct. 5.-The
health of Count Leo Tolstoy is again
exciting apprehension. He tainted
twice after his return to Yasna-
Polyana from his trip to Moscow. One
fainting spell lasted ten minutes The
aged author, after several hours rest
was able to undertake a short prone
made.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-06
Moors Are Reinforced

MADRID, Oct. 5.-The Impartial to-
dav confirms the report that the Moors
south of Zetuan have received numer-
ous reinforcements from the Benz
Burriaguel and Azza tribes. Riffs to
the number of 10000 are now entrench-
ing themselves on the heights sur
rounding Tetuana
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-06
MANY SURGEONS PRESENT
AT MILITARY CONVENTION
Eleven Foreign Countries and All
Parts of the United States
Were Represented

WASHINGTON. Oct. 5.-Military
surgeons from all parts of the United
States and from eleven foreign coun-
tries were in attendance when the
business session of the eighteenth an
nual meeting of the Association of
Military Surgeons of the United States
was begun here.
Virtually the whole of the first day
will be given over to business, as 1t
is the desire to devote the other three
days to the professional program.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-06
Wants suit Dismissed

GUTHRIE, Okla. Oct Sc. w.
Smith, a Missouri capitalist, filed a petit
tion in the federal court for the dis
rnissal of his suit as an intervenor in
restraining the state bank commits
sioner from paying out the funds Of the
Columbia Bank and Trust company of
Oklahoma City.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-06
Niobt Editor Dies of Heart Disease

NEW YORK, Oct. 5.-John r. O'Don-
nell, 56 years old, who was successive
Iy night editor and news editor of the
New York Herald for many years, and
one of the most widely known news
paper men of this city, died today OF
heart disease,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-06

IT'S as easy to secure a bargain in used
automobile, through want advertising, as 1t
used to be-and stll is-to secure horse
and carriage.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-06
.RPHEUM THEATER
| Paying Particular
| Attention to
| Entertaining
Ladies
and Children.

cat the Country Club"
Miniature Musical Comedy.
Arlington -Four
Singing Messenger Boys.
Sig. Luciano Lucca
Man with Two Voices.
Gardner & Revere
A Bit of Real Variety.
OIL
Nights-10c, csc, SOC
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08
lREPUTED POLICY OPERATORS
 PAY FINES AND ESCAPE JAIL

Tn the criminal Common Pleas court late yesterday, Judge J. F. Walsh inn tposed fines of s10O and costs and jail sentences of 60 days in the cases of John Carpenter and Andrew Farrell, leach charged with being implicated in lthe conduct of a policy game. At the last session of the court the prosecu- tor. Fillmore S. Banks, gave warning that in future caces of this character Ihe would ask that jail sentences be dealt out and he did make that recom- lmendation yesterday.
 l Dr. J. C.NLynch, family physician for iMr Carpenter, informed the court that df the accused was committed to jail he would owing to his present infirm- Mties be subjected to grave danger and Hossibly his illness might terminate lfata1ly. Attorney E. O. Hull, who Irepresented Mr. Carpenter, asked the tcourt to impose a fine in view of the statement of Dr. Lynch, and Judge lwalsh did so not only in the case of Carpenter but also in the case of Far rell.
 The Law Enforcement League was represented by Attorney Chapman, and iat said it would be satisfied if jail sentences were imposed and judgment Isuspended, as it considered that the policy game had been practically wiped out in this city. Judge Walsh then ennounced the judgment of the court which carried with it suspension of Ithe 1aH sentences.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08
POINTS OF INTEREST.

Special Excursion to Port Jefferson.
 Announcement is made that a. spe- cial afternoon excursion will be given to Port Jefferson on the steamer Park City on Friday, Sept. 10, leaving the wharf at the foot of Fairfield avenue at D. m., returning leave Port Jeff ferson at p. m., thus allowing one hour and thirty minutes on Long Is land and three hours sail on the Sound This will be a delightful trip. Special round trip tickets at reduced price.
 The End of the Consolidation Sale in
 Sight.
 This remarkable value giving event is nearing the finish. There are still some real bargains for every woman and miss who will act promptly. Some exceptionally good offer now in silk coats of taffeta, bengaline, etc. Lin gerie dresses at the lowest prices ever for garments of worth and beauty. Waists, good ones-this store has nothing else-at low water mark. If low prices upon quality goods count for anything, there ought not to be a single garment remaining when ''mov- ing day. arrives. Stop in and see how far a little money goes. Need a good cash desk, roll top desk, Tung- sten lamps and fixtures linoleum. ta- bles, National cash register? We're closing these things out, too. It will pay you to investigate. The Laborde Co.,, next door to Lanes and opposite Howlandis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08
WELCOME BY MAYOR
ITALIAN CRU1SERiS OFFICERS TO BE RECEIVED AT CITY HALL
 IN NEW HAVEN

New Haven, Sept. 8.-For the first time since Mayor Henry Lewis held the office of chief executive in city hall, a foreign nations ship of war will come into New Haven harbor this week and Mayor Martin will offer the welcome of this city to the naval war rfors of Italy, the nation which has so many sons represented in this city. Consul Riccio has received word that the fifth-class cruiser Etruvia of the Italian navy, which is in American watevs paying visit to seaboard cit ies, especially where there are large number of Italian residents, will visit this city this week. When asked re- garding the visit the consul said he was not sure just when the ship would arrive but expected it about Thurs day or possibly tonight. He has ar ranged with Mayor Martin to give the captain and officers of the ship an off, cial welcome at city hall right after their arrival.
 The Etruvia will remain in this port until September IS, when it will sail on to Bridgeport. Consul Riccio said there would not be any Italian war ship in the harbor here on the occa- sion of the Columbus day celebration as had at first been planned.
 The Etruvia is a cruiser of but B. 800 tons displacement and is a ship mainly used for purposes of visits and not a regular navy fighting ship. She has a complement of about 300 men.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08
Mrs. David F. Watson
(Conmunicated.)

Funeral services for the late Mrs. David F. Watson were held from the family residence at 822 Colorado ave- nue this afternoon. Mrs. Watson was a woman who lived for a few good
 things and found this sufficient. Her home, her church, and a ministry to those who needed help-this absorbed her time and strength. In the various spheres of her work she showed her self a fine Christian character. The countless opportunities for doing deeds of love in the home never found her wanting. She herself realized least how much of herself was given for that home life. The result was that her family can cherish influences which will never lose their strength, because of this unselfish life. Her interest in her church was keen, though quietly expressed, and though in the last few years of her life her sufferings kept her away from the church home, her support of the mis- sionary society, and her desire to be of help- in any cause which the church