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Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-02
STOPS FUNERAL TO
INVESTIGATE DEATH
CORONER is SUSPICIOUS OF
CASE IN NEW YORK
Grand Nephew of Thackeray Alleges
Woman Was Held Prisoner and
Maltreated by ClairVoyant
Preceding Demise

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-The coroner
has held up the funeral of Mrs. ]. A..
Derr, pending an investigation into the
circumstances surrounding her death.
Her son, Frederick w. M. Thackeray,
grand nephew of William Makepeace
Thackeray and himself writer of note,
has made allegations that Mrs. Derr
was held q prisoner and severely mall
treated by widely advertised palmist
and clairvoyant whom she had con-
suited.
The burial certificate had been issued
on the statement in the death cer-
tificate that death had resulted from
phthisis.
Mrs. Derr is said to have been in
convulsions when she reached her sons
home in Yonkers on the evening Of
August 12.
Mr.. Thackeray states that she in
formed him and several others that the
palmist, whom she had consulted in the
hope of finding her lost husband, had
kept her prisoner in a room for sew
eral hours.
When she was put to bed, her son
says a. number of severe bruises were
found on her body. She became worse,
and the next day was sent to a hos
pital, where she died Sunday.
Mr.. Thackeray has informed the de-
tective bureau that shortly before his
mother died she accused the palmist
and exacted from her son a promise to
avenge her death.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-02
PROHIBITION PARTY WILL
CELEBRATE 4OTH BIRTHDAY
Plans Are Made for Big Reunion to
Be Held In Chicago on
September "a

CHICAGO, Sept. This is the for
tieth birthday of the organization of
the Prohibition party, and a celebration
of the event to be held September "a in
thi city was announced here today by
National Chairman Jones.
According to Mr.. Jones it was just
forty years ago today that 500 dele
gates from nineteen states gathered
here in Farwell hall and organized the
party. The following presidential and
vice presidential candidates of the or
ganizatiop are still living and have
been invited to attend the celebration:
John Russell, Michigan, vice presi-
dent, 1872.
Henry Adams Thompson, Ohio, vice
president, 1880.
John P. ST. John, Kansas, president,
John G. woolley, Illinois, president,
1900
Dr.. ]. B. Cranfll, Texas. vice presi-
dent, 1892.
Joshua Levering, Maryland, presi-
dent, 1896.
DR.. S. C. Swallow, Pennsylvania,
president, 1904
George w. Carroll, Texas, vice presi-
dent, 1904
Eugene w. Chain, Illinois, president,
1908.
dent, 1908.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-02
GREAT BRITAIN DEMANDS
PREPARATION FOR KILLING
Minister to PekIng Informs China That
Government Must Pay for
Death of Subject

PEKING, Sept. 1.-Sir John Jordan,
the British minister to China, without
waiting for the cooperation of the
American legation, called on the for
eign board today and demanded repara-
ton and punishment for the killing
last June in Kansu province of Hazrah
Ali, British subject, attached to the
meteorological expedition taken into
China by Lieut.. r. S. Clark, former
officer of the American army.
Sir John informed the government
that an investigation of the occurrence
must be made. The government de-
INJURED, but the minister was firm.
In return China asked for reparation
for the Chinese killed in the encounter
with the members Of the expedition.
Henry P. Fletcher, American charge
d'affaires, will take independent action.
The apparent lack of cooperation be-
tween the British and American lega-
tlons is due to divergent views as to
China's responsibility. Mr.. Fletcher,
however, has given assurances that he
will support the British action.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-02
HAS FIERCE BATTLE
WITH BIG STINGAREE
PELAGIC MONSTER PLUNGES
SPIKE INTO VICTIM
New Yorker May DIE as Result of
Injuries Received in Grim
Fight with Poisonous
Fish

NEW YORK, Sept. IA giant fish
known as a stingaree was landed by
a party of fishermen in a small boat
in Jamaica bay and as a result of his
battle with the fierce monster, Ar
mand Muller of Brooklyn is in a se-
rious condition in st. Mary's hospital.
Muller was fishing for sea bass when
he felt strong tug at his line. 9th
ers helped him draw the fighting fish
to the surface and then, when they
tried to let go of it, the stingaree
leaped into the vessel.
1t is large fish with fiat, wing-like
sides and a long rat tail, near the
base of which is a bony spike six
inches long.
This fish weighed little more than
100 pounds. It's mode of attack is to
wrap its fiat wing-like sides about its
prey and suffocate it.
The sttngaree wrapped itself about
Muller's legs and plunged its spike
into his ankle, severing an artery.
AS soon as the other fishermen had
killed the fish Muller was taken into
shore as quickly as possible and to
the hospital.
He had lost much blood. however,
and his recovery is doubtful.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-02
BISHOP HARTZELL BACK
FROM AFRICAN MISSION
Obtained Order That VIII Open Sixty
nine Methodist Stations That
Had Been Closed

CINCINNATI, Sept. 1.-Word has
been received here from New York of
the return from Portuguese East At
rlca of Bishop John c.. Hartzell of the
Methodist Episcopal church, who went
to Africa last May to iron out the diff
ficulties between the Portuguese colo
nial administration and the Methodist
missions.
Bishop Hartzell, according to the in
formation here, obtained a decree re-
scinding an order that closed sixty
nine mission schools, and also arrived
at an agreement with Governor FIRE.
reire of Imhambane by which the mis-
sion schools are recognized on the same
basis as other educational institutions.
Permission was also given the Meth
odist church for the printing in the
Portuguese and native languages of all
text books approved by the government
for general education.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-02
C0NSCIENCE-STRICKEN
THIEF RETURNS MONEY
Leaves $1,000 In Bills Wrapped in
Newspaper at Entrance to the
Brooklyn Bridge

NEW YORK, Sept. IA conscience.
stricken thief wrapped $1,000 in bills
in a newspaper with a note saying
that he dared not face his priest and
left the package on mail box at the
Manhattan entrance to the Brooklyn
bridge, where many thousands OF per-
sons passed it unnoticed. 1t was ad-
dressed to the Aiken-Lambert COM
pany, manufacturers of fountain pens
in Maiden Lane and, when delivered
there it partly solved the mystery of
a theft three weeks ago.
At that time some one stole
$1,000 from the cashiers desk. Detec-
tives were unable to find the money
or the thief and last Saturday mem
Der of the firm notified all employees
that the thief was known and that he
could avoid publicity by returning the
money. 1t is believed that word of
this notice reached the thief and he
acted accordingly.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-02
NO BABIES, NO BALLOT
APPROVED BY FALC0NIO
Catholic Archbishop Agrees with suf-
frase Idea Suggested by
ST. Louis Priest

CHICAGO, Sept. 1.-The formula of
mo babies. no ballots" proposed by
Father Phelan of st. Louis two days
ago, in which he urged that votes be
given to a family in proportion to the
number of children, has been ap-
proved by the apostolic delegate to tho
United States, Archbishop Diomede
Falconio. He expressed his approba-
tion of the doctrine yesterday a few
hours after he had arrived in Chicago
from washington.
Indeed, why not%' he inquired.
women in some states are given a
vote on property qualification. Surely
children are more valuable than prop
erty 1t would thus be reasonable to
give votes to married persons on the
basis of the number of their children.
However" and here the archbishop
siged slightly, IT fear that Father
Phelan will have some difficulty in
getting his plan adopted as a law, as
he suggests he will try TO do"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-02
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS

GOOD RICE CROP-According to the Off
clal forecast made by the agricultural ex-
perts at Toxic the rice crop this year VIII
be IT per cent above the average of former
seasons.
TOWN Observation-Disclosures. a small
town on the Cotton Belt railroad, eight
miles from Jacksonville. Texas, was devas-
tated by tornado last night. Several peo-
pie were injured.
SELL MORE notwithstanding to the re-
port of the state beer inspector at Jefferson
City Mo-, more beer was sold in Missouri
in August than in any previous month in
the states history.
APPOINTS REFEREE-Unlted States Dis
trict Judge Van Fleet yesterday at san
Francisco appointed W. A. Latta OF Sac
ramento referee in bankruptcy for the
counties of Sacramento, Eldorado and Anna
dor.
CAPTURE CHINESE-Deputy u. s. Mar
shaI John G. Schermack received advices at
Galveston, Texas, yesterday that eleven
Chinese had been captured while trying to
cross the Mexican border into Texas Fol
lowing hearing the orientals, 1t is believed,
will be deported.
DUEL IN PARIS-Capts. Gerard and Ange
of the French army fought fierce duel
with swords yesterday morning under the
high revolving wheel near the Champs de
Mars, Paris. The contest lasted an hour
and came to end after each man hau
been painfully wounded.
TIMES GET BETTER-Evidence Of re-
turning prosperity is contained in an order
just issued by the Southern Railway restor-
ing all employees In the various shops OF the
company throughout the system on nine
hour day basis instead of an eight-hour
working schedule. Eight thousand men are
affected by the order.
FIND GIRLS BODY-The police theory
that Dora Winifred Hockey and Charles
Schock of New York committed suicide to-
gether was confirmed yesterday when the
airl,s body was found in jerome park reser-
voir The couple disappeared a week ago
and were last seen together. Schocks oou|
was found in the reservoir.
PLANT DESTROYED-Fire destroyed the
plant of the Sedro Woolley Iron Works
company at Sedro-Wooley. twenty miles
south of Bellingham Wash. early yester-
day morning. The fire started in the foun-
dry room. The pattern shop and onice
were saved The loss is estimated at $780,
600, with $4,000 insurance
ACID STARTS FIRE-The explosion of q
nuantity of acid board the steamer
Northern Wave of the Mutual Transportation
line set fire to the boat when she was off
Whiteish Point, Lake Superior, late Tues
day The steamer, which had cargo OF
package freight aboard, is said to be in a
helpless condition, and steamer has been
sent to her assistance
BUY COAL LAND-The United States
Steel corporation took over yesterday the
coal property on which 1t held an option
Haute, Ind, and whose value is several
million dollars The larger part of the
property is what has been known as the
Kelley mines and lands. in the Danvile,
Ill, district, which few years ago sold
for SO, 000,0 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-02
FIRE AT SEA SUBDUED
AFTER LONG, HARD FIGHT
Passengers on Steamer Minneapolis In
Ignorance of Danger Until After
Port Is Reached

NEW YORK, Sept. 1..-When the At
lantic transport line steamer Minne-
apolis was in midocean a fire was dis
covered in the fore part of the hold,
according to a cabiegram received
here and, although the crew fought the
flames for four days before subduing
it, the passengers knew nothing about
it until the ship reached Tilbury, the
port for London, yesterday
While the fire was in progress the
Minneapolis sent wireless calls for aid.
The steamship Vaderland picked up
these calls and hurried to the side of
the Minneapolis, standing by her for
twelve hours when, her help not being
needed, she proceeded on her way.
The Minneapolis left New York on
August 21. She carries only first class
passengers and below decks she is de-
signed to carry live stock.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-02
AUGUST BIG MONTH SAYS
STATEMENT OF TREASURY
National Bank Notes Outstanding
Show Large ncrease--Governme
Bonds Also on Up Grade

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-The
monthly circulation statement issued
by the comptroller of the currency
shows that at the close of business on
August 81 1909, the amount of national
bank notes outstanding was S69S,S45, =
474, an increase for the year of $13, 3,519,-
366, and an increase for the month of
$13, 491, $40.
The amount of circulation secured by
United States bonds was $672, ,263, 695.
an increase for the year of $46, ,276, 7O2
and an increase for the month of $4,-
745, ,764.
The circulation secured by lawful
money amounted to $26, 779, a de-
crease for the year of $42, 757, 1886, and
a decrease for the month of $1,26S, ,654,
The amount of bonds on deposit to
secure circulation was $672, 925, 700.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-02
NEW BISHOP OF PEORIA
CONSECRATED IN CHICAGO
Three Archbishops, II Bishops and 500
Priests Are Present at Solemn
Ceremony

CHICAGO, Sept. lin the presence
of notable array of clergy of the
Catholic church, including three arch
bishops-Falconio, Quigley and Glen
non-eleven bishops and 600 priests,
Rev. Edmund M. Dunno was conse-
Grated today bishop of Peoria, III.
The ceremony was held in the Holy
Name cathedral and was conducted by
Most Rev. Diomede F'aloonio, apostolic
delegate to the United States. Among
the delegations was one from Montana
and Washington.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-02
MAGGIE CLINE, FAMOUS
VAUDEVILLE SINGER, ILL
Little Hope Held Out for Woman Who
Made "Throw Him Down,
McCIoskey," Well Known

NEW YORK, Sept. maggie Cline
the famous actress, is critically i'll at
a hotel at Rockaway park, L. l., with
ptomaine poisoning. Miss Cline, who
recently returned to the vaudeville
stage, violated her doctors orders, it
is said, by eating CLAIMS on Monday
and that night she attended a party
where she ate ice cream. With her is
her neice, Mrs. Samuel Collins, who
said that little hops is held out for
Miss Cline's recovery.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-02
NOTED PRIMA DONNA
RETIRES FROM OPERA
EAMES DECLARES SHE WILL
REST TWO YEARS
Cancels American Engagement and
Admits Later on She May Make
Farewell Tour of the
United States

PARIS, Sept Mime. Emma Eames
declared yesterday that she had per-
manently retired as a grand operate
star
"This is to be my home in the fu-
ture." she said. IT am done with the
stage. From now on 1 shall enjoy life
in my own way, doing what 1 wish to
do and devoting my thoughts to my
own affairs.
"I shall sing no more, unless-in
year or two or later, if L have my
voice left-I make one last concert tour
of America. I have Cancelled all my
American engagements.
"There is not the slightest likelihood
Of my going over this year or, think,
next
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-02
WAR DEPARTMENT SURGEON
TO EXAMINE NEW BACTERIA
Doctor Arrives at Peoria to InVesti-
gate Pellagra in Systematic
Manner

PEORIA, Sept. 1.-Dr. H. ]. Nicholas
of the surgeon generals office of the
war department arrived at the Peoria
state hospital yesterday to make a pro-
longed study of pellagra from the
standpoint of the laboratory.
He is a noted bacteriologist and re-
turned to this country from Bombay
August 10, after service in the Philip
pines. He joins DR.. Silver, also of
the United States army, in syste-
matte study of the new disease.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-02
property Of MetropoIItan vanIshes

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-The efforts of
William w. Ladd, as receiver Of the
New York City Railway company, to
recover on a judgment for 1921, ,5S2
against the Metropolitan Securities
company, one of the holding companies
for the Metropolitan Street railway
system, encountered an obstacle today
when United States Marshal Henkle
reported that he could find no property
of any kind belonging to the Metro
politan Securities company in this ju-
dicial district.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-02
MYSTERY IN SUDDEN RISE
OF CHATTAH00CHEE RIVER
No Heavy Rains Reported and No
Cause Found for Present
Stage of Water

COLUMBUS, Ca, Sept. 1.-River men
here are mystified at the sudden rise of
the Chattahoochee river, which began
yesterday. Although this immediate
section is undergoing a drouth the river
has risen twelve feet here in the last
twenty-four hours.
There have been no heavy rains re-
ported at any point on the river and
residents are unable to assign any cause
for the present stage Of the water.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-02
SULTAN OF TURKEY WILL
VISIT ANCIENT CAPITAL
Mehemmed v Takes New Turn for
Ottoman Rulers by Leaving
Constantinople

CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept. 1.-The
sultan of Turkey left Constantinople at
daybreak today on board the imperial
yacht for Brusa, Asia Minor. He is
accompanied by the heir apparent, the
princess and the grand vizier and will
spend three days in the first capital of
the Ottoman empire, where great
preparations have been made to cele-
brate.
Later the sultan will go to Gallipolis
to visit the tomb of his ancestor, the
conqueror of Rumelia.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-02
SAY CANADIAN EXECUTIVE
VIOLATED HUNTING LAWS
Earl Grey, Governor General May
Be Prosecuted for Shooting
Deer

VANCOUVER, Sept. 1,-Earl Grey,
governor general of Canada, who was
lost in the wilderness 300 miles north of
here along the coast Sunday night, will
be made defendant, according to pro-
vincial authorities, in a prosecution for
shooting deer and goats out of season.
Lord Grey and party, including
Lady Sybil Grey, Lord Laceltes and
others, have been on a hunting trip
north of here on the government
steamer Quadra.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-02
Women to oppose Equal suffrage

CHICAGO, Sept. 1.-The. Illinois As
sociation Opposed to the Extension of
Suffrage to Women announced today
an active campaign in the middle west
to combat the suffrage movement. Mrs.
Caroline r. Corbin, president of the
anti-organization, announced today
that bulletins combating the argu-
ments of the suffragettes would be
spread throughout the middle west
quarterly.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-02
Atlanta Chinese KIns Himself

ATLANTA, Ca, Sept. 1.-The first
suicide of Chinese in the state of
Georgia occurred here last night. This
morning the body of Lee Tong, who
has been a resident Of this city for
several years, was found in the hovel
in which he lived. When last seen he
was apparently in good health and as
there are no marks of violence on the
body it Is generally believed that he
took poison
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-02
General Myrick Dies

NEW YORK, Sept. John r.
Myrick, who enlisted in the Union
army as a private at the outbreak of
the Civil War and who was retired as
a brigadier general in 1903 is dead at
his home in this city from acute indi-
gestion. His son, Henry Moore Myrick,
is on an automobile tour of the Adiron-
dack mountains and efforts to COM
municate the news to him have failed.
See the tub races, tug of war, catch
ing creased pig, on Monday, Labor
Day, at Chutes park.
Eat at the Angelus grill.
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1909-07-22
GLEANINGS.

Experience teaches us how to make
other kinds of mistakes.
Our idea of a selfish person is one
who is unable to remember favor
1t isn't always the people who jolly
you most that are your best friends.
Some men make it their business to
interfere with the business of others.
1t sometimes happens that when an
actor finds things coming his way he
tries to dodge them.
A mans idea of good luck is any old
kind that leaves him a few dollars
ahead of the others fellows game.
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1909-07-22
ORDER BIRTH JACOB.

A very enthusiastic and interesting
meeting of Juda Halevi Lodge No, l.
o. B. j., took place at Adath Yeshurum
hall last Tuesday night Vice Presi'
dent Grossman presided in the absence
of the president. Several candidates
were initiated and on the good OF
the order several good talks were de-
livered by the officers and members
present. The lodge is in fine condition
and growing splendidly. There will
be a special meeting of the lodge next
Wednesday, July 28th, at 8 p. NJ, for
the adoption and eXemplification of the
ritual of the order, besides other bust
ness Of an important nature. All men,
bers are urged to attend this meeting.
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1909-07-22
PHOTOGRAPHS FOR THE HERALD.

Last week was the first time that
the Herald footed" it's own horn
in long time and then only because
is was very timely. We have still
a number Of photos of Jewish men,
prominent in Houston civic and com
munal affairs, which we will run
weekly as heretofore.
1t Is our intention and desire also
to print the photos of the prominent
Jews of Texas. Our selection may
omit some one whom we and our
readers would like to have appear,
and to that end we invite suggestions
If you know any co-religionist who
is a leader and a light in some COM
munity write us that we may at once
take steps to procure his photo.
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1909-07-22
5670-A. M.-19O9.

567O-A. M.-19O9.
New Years Eve. Wednesday,, Sept. Is
Yom Kippur Saturday, Sept. 25
First Day of Succoth. .....
Shemini Atzereth. j.. Thursday, Oct. Z
S1mchath Torah ...... Friday, Oct 8
Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan. .......
observation-disclosures Saturday, Oct. 16
Rosh Chodesh Kislev. Sunday, Nov. IA
First Day Of Hanukah. .........
................W Wednesday, Dec. 8
Rosh Chodesh Tebet. Monday, Dec. 13
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1909-07-22
THE JEWISH HERALD.

q united people and in a properly or
ganized manner. Gratuitous service
of the charitably disposed is ineXpen-
sive in comparison with an organiza-
ton united in it's purpose, but it's work
medic, relying upon one and then re-
lying upon another without concerted
action; and in ali charities, emergen-
cies arise, be it day or night, at which
a soul must be cared for, nourished,
and it is indeed a poor charity that re-
quires of the recipient thereof to go
from place to place and from street to
street locating the proper official
where the seeker is informed that the
particular organization can be of no
assistance, recommending that he go
TO another point in the city where he
might entertain come hope of a reward
for his search in quest of nights
lodging or whatver help that might be
desired. With services paid for, the
necessary ability must be constantly
demonstrated and therefore, results
must always be evidenced. An organ
ization properly perfected, with one
head and united community, no foun
up and down the streets of the city
at all hours, at all times, but a def
mite and fixed place wherein imme
date investigation might be had and
the unfortunate receive that which is
most necessary and important in his
particular case. The effort to unite
upon being first proposed failed not
because time was not oppOrtune, and
new interest should be awakened and
the united charity successfully launch
ed, because with a united organization
there will be thorough investigation of
every case of need by trained social
workers, who will ascertain the cause
of distress and the remedies thereto:
painstaking treatment, with view to
reaching the cause of poverty, and re-
move it when possible. The use of
adequate relief to accomplish cure
when sick and prevent distress. Com
petent persons to give counsel, encour-
agement and personal interest in the
rehabilitation of needy families. The
disbursement of indiscriminate aims
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1909-07-22

Are you a part of your community?
This can best be answered by allow
ing your mind to consider what you
are doing. Do you assist in the charit-
able work of your community? Are
you affiliated with the Congregational
work? Are you aiding the Literary so
ciety? A poor citizen indeed who eau
not answer at least one of these ques
lions in the affirmative.
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1909-07-22

Forget your own troubles by trying
to make some one happy every day.
Just a flower, cheerful good morning
a kindly word or smile may brighten
another all the day long.
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1909-07-22

The majority of things that we fea1
and worry about never come to pass
at all, and the few that do actually
materialize, are never as bad as we
feared they would be.
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1909-07-22

Where is the citizenship that is need
ed to carry this from theory into a
realization?
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1909-07-22

Be an optimist, believe in yourself,
your fellow man and your God.