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Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS

Commits Suicide-Curtis Chic
ming a blacksmith at Seattle, shot
and killed himself in hotel there yes
terday, kneeling before a mirror.
Law Is Invalid-Judge Will
son, in common pleas court at Phila-
delphia, yesterday declared unconstftu-
tional the 2-cent fare law passed by
the legislature in 1907.
Oppose Lotteries-The French
government has submitted to the cham
ber of deputies a measure to put an
end to lotteries. After a term of eigh-
teen months they win be completely
prohibited.
Issues Requisition-A requisi-
ton was issued from the governors
office at Sacramento yesterday for the
return from Nevada of G. I. Kahn, who
is wanted in San Francisco on charge
of obtaining money under false pre-
tense.
Three Men Resign-The resig-
nations of Thomas F. Ryan, T. Jeffer-
son Coolidge of Boston and James H.
Dooley of Richmond, Va, from the
board of directors of the Seaboard Air
line were announced at New York yes
terday.
Double Robbery-The express
office at Wrights, Cal, and also the
station at Laurel. both on the railroad
line to Santa Cruz, We're entered last
night by burglars. At the former place
several packages were taken, but no
coin was secured at either place.
To Get Divorce-Notice was
given Judge Barnes of the superior
court at Chicago yesterday that Mrs.
Mary Elizabeth Logan Tucker and her
husband William M. Tucker, who was
recently retired from active service in
the United States army. have reached
an agreement whereby Mrs. Tucker Will
ask for q decree of divorce on the
ground of desertion.
Case Subnitted-The govern
ment yesterday rested its case in the
trial of A p Heinze, charged before
the United States circuit court at New
York with aiding Tracy s. Buckingham
to evade a subpoena for the production
of the books of the United Copper COM
pany Counsel for Heinze then an
nounced that the defense rested and
would offer no evidence.
Woman May Die-The funeral
of w. Evans Dent, who was shot to
death early Thursday morning by A.
Cleveland Urlin, a newspaper solicitor,
in the room of Mrs. Ida Schley in San
Jose, was held this afternoon under the
auspices of the local aerie of Eagles.
The condition of Mrs Schley, whom
Urlin also shot, is serious. and it is
thought today that she may not re-
cover.
Expects Flotilla-Mayor Rel
bernstein of Stockton is in receipt of a
telegram from Congressman James c.
Needham. announcing that the third
torpedo f1otilla. now at Mare island, has
been ordered to Stockton from the Sd
to the 9Th of July, as a feature Of the
celebration of the Fourth. The ships
are in command of Lieut.. A. G. Howe
and are the Lawrence Farragut, Colds
borough and the Davis.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26
GHOST ABOARD SHIP
IS CAUSE OF PANIC
UNEARTHLY NOISES ALARM
PASSENGERS
Investigation, However, Reveals That
Supposed Specter Is stowaway Inn
prisoned with Pumicestone
In Vessels Hold

NEW YORK, June 25.-While the
steamer Moncensio was touching at
Mediterranean ports taking on immi-
grants for this country, it was reported
and cabled here that the crew and pas
sengers were in a state of terror be-
cause of the presence in the hold of a
ghost, which made most unearthly
noises.
When the Moncensio arrived here
yesterday her captain reported that the
ghost, which had spread terror through
the vessel, turned out to be a stow
away, who had been locked up with
the cargo of pumicestone in the hold.
He was put ashore at the last port
before the vessel started for America.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26
WILSON is EXONERATED
BY BOARD OF MANAGERS

The findings of the board of man
ayers of the Patton asylum, written
after last weeks investigation and
made public after today's hearing at
San Bernardino, are as follows:
After an extremely careful and
searching examination, in the course
of which every possible source of in
formation at our command as to the
cause of said death was gone into at
length, we find the following to be the
facts:
There We're more than 100 patients
in the ward occupied by Grassmee,
many of them violent and dangerous,
and there were only two night atten-
dants. In the female wards more than
450 patients are cared for at night by
four nurses. The congested condition
of the wards and the lack of at
tendants creates a condition that makes
the proper care of the inmates of the
hospital extremely difficult, and the in
jury of patients by other patients an
occurrence that is quite liable to hap
pen. These conditions can be reme-
died only by increased appropriations
for buildings and attendants.
Exonerates Wilson
1--WE fully exonerate Acting Superin
tendent Wilson and the executive staff
of the hospital from all blame or re-
sponsibility in connection with the
death of Patient Grassmee. We find
from the evidence of the four ply
icians of the hospital who assisted at
the post mortem examination held on
the body of Grassmee that he was In
the last stages of paresis, and, being
in such condition, was peculiarly sus-
ceptible to injury caused either by
himself, in struggling with attendants,
or by an attendant endeavoring to re-
strain him, or by means of a struggle
with another patient. From the evil
dence adduced we are unable to deter
mine to which of the three causes
named are attributable the injuries
which, while not comprising or being
the primary cause of Grassmee's
death were doubtless contributory
thereto
1--WE believe that DIR. Wilson erred In
not more fully questioning and ex-
amining Attendant Berg before his
(Berg's) discharge as to his knowledge.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26
WOMAN GETS DAMAGES FOR
HER HAIR TURNING GREEN
Restorer She Used Made Wrong Color
on Hirsute Appendage and Court
Gives Verdict

NEW YORK, June 25.-When bot
tie of hair restOrer turned Mrs. hale j.
Moeser's hair into a bright green she
sued Charles H. Grimley, the manufac-
turer of the restorer for damages, and
yesterday a court gave her a verdict
for $500.
The manufacturers defense rested on
the testimony of a man and his wire,
who declared they had used the re
storer with perfect satisfaction, but
when it developed that they had re-
ceived compensation for writing testl-
monials the court gave judgment.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26
sultan's Troops Defeated

WASHINGTON, June 25.-A dispatch
came to the state department from H.
Dodge, American minister to Morocco.
saying that the sultan's troops have
been defeated by the forces of Roghi.
Mr. Dodge says it is apparent the gov
ernment of the sultan is in critical
condition.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26
Gar to Visit Stockholm

ST. PETERSBURG, June 25.-Em7
peror Nicholas left Russian waters on
the imperial yacht STANDARD today for
stockholm on the first of the foreign
visits he will pay this summer. The
trin to Sweden is a return of the visit
of King Gustav to st. Petersburg at
the time of the marriage of Prince
wilhelm of Sweden.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26
Warship in Storm

SAN DIEGO, June 25.-The local
wireless station got into communication
with the cruiser South Dakota this
morning. 400 miles south of San Lucas,
Lower California. The warship is in
heavy southwest gale. She expects to
make san Francisco by June so.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26
Financial Reforms Promised

BERLIN, June 25.-In semi official
statement of the ministerial crisis, is
sued today, it was stated that frlnGe
Won Rnelow would remain as chancel-
lor and that the reichstag would not
be dissolved. Financial reform was
promised.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26

The Angelus grill has excellent serv-
ice and better food. Fourth and Spring.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26

=, YOU want to go east. C. Haydock.
All Illinois Central r. r., 11S w. Sixth o.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26
Butler Erred

of what took place in regard to the in
iuries sustained by Grassmee.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-26

Commits Suicide-Curtis Chic
ming, a blacksmith at Seattle, shot
and killed himself in a hotel there yes
terday, kneeling before a mirror.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-02-12
CRIMINAL COURT
FEBRUARY SESSION.

Criminal Court met on Tuesday,
and will complete its business to-
day. Up to noon esterday cases
had been disposed of as follows:
CONTINUED.
Gabriel Burney. charged with
intercourse with female under 8
years.
Thomas Blackman, charged with
grand larceny,
{. E. Johnson, charged with
aggravated assault.
William Lee, charged with per-
jury.
Nelson Long, charged with in
tercourse with female under IS
years.
NoLLE PRESSED.
Robert Smith. charged with
grand larceny.
Carl Knappe, charged with the
illegal sale of liquor.
PLEADED GUILTY.
Samuel K. Woods, carrying con-
cealed weapons; pleaded guilty Of
reckless discharge of firearms; fined
SIS and costs.
William White. e1nbezzlement );
six months in county Jail.
Henry Davis, aggravated as
sault, six months in county jail.
Nirdell Howard, assault and bat
terry; 50 days in county Jail.
Benjamin Wright; illegal sale of
liquor; not yet sentenced.
FOUND GUILTY.
Alexander Brown, alias James
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-02-12
Remember the Date, FEBRUARY Is to 20 Inclusive
DON'T MISS IT!

Johnson, vagrancy six months in
county Jail.
Joseph Nolan, using indecent
and obscene language; 80 days in
county jail.
Jesse Pinckney and Willie Pride,
assault and battery; the former
was sentenced to 50 days in Jail and
the latter fined $500.
Lewis Brewer; illegal sale of
liquor; 10 months in county Jail.
Brewer was also found guilty OF
carrying concealed weapons, and
for this offence was sentenced to
three months in county jail.
James Anderson, yagrancy; six
months in county jail.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-02-12

5000 from dog tax and SII.oo
from fines.
The matter of amending the city
charter was discussed at length.
and a committee consisting of
Chairman Blelby Woodall and Hon
was appointed to attend to the
matter,
The question of buying the
Stetson standpipe was also dis
cussed. 1t is proposed to pump
water into the standpipe from the
DeLand station, if it is bought.
The council as committee of the
whole will take up the matter with
Mr.. Cummings and see if satisfac-
tory arrangements and terms can
be made
Mcssrs, Bcilby and Boyd were
appointed as a committee to take
proper measures to rcSCind the
vote BY which ST.. goo Of bonds for
sewerage were hoatcd in 9o7.
The clerk was instructed to con-
fer with the officials Of the Atlantic
Coast Line railway with reference
to changing the location of the
DcLand station.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-02-12

What is to become of BrowardW
Join the Don't Worry Club
brothers; Broward is big enough
and strong enough to take care Of
No. /, and when he gets SO he cant
do it himself, he might take the
people into his confidence again,
and let them decide what is to be-
come of Broward.' Perhaps he
will 60 to farming again. All who
read the Broward book of five
years ago will remember that he
was farmer before he ran for any
office.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-02-12

The formal canvass OF the vote
for president and vicc-president
took place at the National capital
on Wednesday. President elect
Taft was on the high sea, some
where between Panama and New
Orleans, at the time of the canvass,
but was not surprised at the result
when told of it on his arrival at the
Crescent City.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-02-12

Oregon, Nevada and California
Legislatures are busy passing anti
Japanese legislation. Among the
bills proposed to be passed are
those separating the races in the
schools. At the same time Re-
publican president and Republican
senator's are trying to force a negro
collector of customs on the people
of Charleston. Senator Tillnlan
has aptly asked the Republican
Senators from California how they
would like to have laps appointed
to positions of honor and emolu-
nent in their State.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-02-12

Already a number of Nolusia
county people are spoken OF as
prospective candidates for State
Senator next year. 1t is generally
understood that Representative
James E. Alexander may be can
didate; Chas. F. Burgnan. of Sea-
breeze, is also mentioned in this
connection. So far as THE News
knows, Captain Frank ". Sans,
the present senator, has not yet
determined whether he will be a
candidate. There is still time for
more senatorial chicks to peep out.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-02-12
FEBRUARY MEETING
CITY COUNCIL

The regular monthly meeting of
the City Council was held Monday
night. Present, President Boyd,
Councilmen Bielby, Hon, Jackson
and Woodall.
A resolution was passed remit
ting charges against the DeLand
public school for water rent, and
giving the school free water in the
future.
A petition was read from abut-
ting property owners and Others
requesting Council to order the
laying of a sidewalk on the north
side of New York avenue, from
Amelia to Garfield avenues; also
requesting that the council enforce
the ordinance already passed pro-
viding for the laying of a cement
sidewalk on the south 81 lie of the
College Arms grounds. No,icc was
given Of intention to introduce an
ordinance providing for the side
walk requested at next meeting of
council.
The marshal reported the collcc-
ton of $500 during January
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-02-12
OSTEEN.

Monday night marked the pas
sing away Of one Of Osteen's oldest
citizens, Mr.. J. a Blauvelt, tamil
iarly termed Uncle joe For
sometime past he was extremely
feeble and suffered from a painful
fall, which was an immediate cause
Of his death. Far the past three
score and ten milestone he was
we'll known in this county and other
states, being on the Union side,
from New York State, but a resi-
dent Of the South many years, He
is survived by his wife, who was
before marriage Miss Cecilia La
Roussaliere, of Charleston, S. c..
and a most devout Catholic. Also
an adopted daughter, Mrs. DEM
crest, of Englewood, n. J. Mrs.
Blauvelt has the sincere sympathy
OF host of friends. Her brother,
Mr.. Harry Roussaliere, is with her.
Miss keown, Mr.. and Mrs E.
Pattillo, Adele and Crawford Pat
tillo drove to DeLand Saturday to
hear Col. Bryan's lecture, Prince
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-02-12

of Peace" Miss keown visited
her parents and returned with the
party Sunday to resume her school
duties,
Miss Adele Pattillo is spending
the week in town with Mrs. a. H.
Hutchinson, while doing some art
work and taking in the music fes-
tival events.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-02-12
INTERVIEW WITH
A. G. HAMLIN

1t is suggested by Mr.. Hamlii
and some of his friends that the
editorial in the last issue of THE
| News. entitled "l'laglerobia,' in
cidentally reflected upon him and
| his connection with the So called
Flaglcr divorce bill enacted in 1901
1t was not Our intention TO make
such construction possible. In
speaking of Mr.. Flaglcr's cutting
off the man who ruined his life to
obtain the passage Of his Flagler' s.
divorce law we had in mind the well
known fact that Mr.. Hamlin S
health was wrecked by his strenu-
OTIS work III that matter, SO that he
never since has been able to follow
his profession. He was referred to
as having charge OF the measure
before the legislature.
While it is possible his reputa-
ton has suffered some from his con-
nection with the measure.sno one
who knows him we'll believes he
himself was guilty OF any evil prac-
tiCe or reSOrted to any unusual
methods.
Mr.. Hamlin denies that the
object of the bill as planned and
carried through by him was to
enable Mr.. Flagler to remarry,
That (he says was only an incident
for which he is not responsible and
which he regrets more than anyone
else. The law was a general one
applying to any citizen of Florida
and it is claimed by Mr., Hamlin
that others have availed them
selves of it. 1t was also urged by
Mr.. Hainlin that if drunkenness
and indulgence in ungovernable
temper are proper grounds tor
divorce in Florida incurable insan-
ity ought to be. He says that
more than a dozen States have
enacted similar laws even less care
fully guarded and that he believes
incurable insanity will become
special ground for divorces every
where. The "Flagler law was
repealed by the Florida legislature
a term or two after it had done the
purpose for which it was passed.
MIR. Halllin has promised THE
News that at his leisure and when
he is able, he will write up for pub
LEGATION a history Of his connection
with this measure. 1t will be in
teresting reading.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-02-12

Some of our patriots are Very
anxious for Florida to have a new
State Constitution and favor the
holding of a constitutional con-
vention for the purpose Of adopting
a new bill of rights. Could we gath
er together a better, or more intel
ligent set of men for this purpose
than the members of the coming
legislature; Why not let them
codify new constitution and pro-
pose it to the people. to be voted on
at the next general election: Let
the people rule.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-02-12

The Standard Oil trust, which
was recently ousted from the State
of Missouri, has made a most un-
usual proposition: That the trust
appoint one trustee and the State
authorities another, to manage the
property of the trust and continue
in business in Missouri. In case Of
a conflict, the court is to appoint a
third trustee to settle the differ
ences. Now what becomes of the
great hulla-ba-loo about Missouri
being in darkness if it wasn't good
to the trust? Some editors and
lawyers would have us believe in
+r-st we trust, or bust we must.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-02-12

Mrs, ", \. Allen entertained at bridge
Tuesday. There were two tables The
dining room was taStcfully decorated in
ferns and violctS. a beautiful cent. r.
piece OF cluny lace adorned the table
Dainty refreshments were served
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-02-12
SIX DAYS and NIGHTS
SEVEN BIG SHOWS
Merry.gO.Round, Ferris Wheel
TWO FREE ACTS!

This will be one of the BIGGEST GALA
WEEKS this city ever had All New Fea-
lures, Some of the attractions are Walcott's
Big Minstrel Show, a company of IS colore'
actors, all feature, and something new in
the way of a minstrel show This is just
one of the big shows of the carnival.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-02-12

Several of the State papers are
worrying over the proposition,
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-02-12
Then the Free Acts

Remember the Merry-go.Roun
FOR THE CHILDREN
1t is the idol of their hearts. And the ferris
wheel to ride high in the air
A royal Italian Band in full uniform will
furnish the music. Come, and enjoy your
self All shows high-class and refined.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-17
To the Pure in Heart.

God stood upon the altar-stair,
Unseen of all the throng,
Across the wreathing incensed air
They watched the myriad candles flare,
They heard the holy song;
And low they l1nelt, and fast they prayed,
Calling on Christ and Mary Maid
ooh, keep us from all i'll, they said
THY servants love make strong"
But all this time God waited there,
Unseen upon the altar-stair.
God stood beside the altar-rail
Unseen Of all but one
And she was mere thing of sale;
Her cheeks were stained with tears and
pale;
She knew what she had done.
The gentle folk paused in their prayer
To eye the creature weeping there;
Preserve us, Christ and Mary Fair"
Thus did their swift words run,
But she-so may pure hearts prevail
Had seen God standing by the rail.
Harry James Smith, in Harper's.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-17


About this time every year | wish
had the knack of storytelling. That
is, telling things so other people could
see 'em, too I'd like some of you to
see that Christmas eve as / remember
it:
Twas a bit over ten years ago a
crowd of us boys had hit Denver with
our heavy sample cases. Nasty
weather outside, mighty nasty, and
we sat around the Office of the hotel,
smoking, reading, not talking much,
and all bit grouchy because we were
where no sane mai, not even drum
mer, wants to be-away from home
on Christmas eve The place was
getting blue with smoke and the wind
was banging at the windows, when
somebody's coughing made me sort
Of wake up to the fact that | was
reading my paper upside down, and
mostly thinking about Tom Briggs.
Briggs was from our State. too
we were mostly Empire Skaters all
round good chap, meant to be in the
running to the end Right sort Of a
wife and dandy kid, but it seemed
like all the hard luck in the country
had been drifting his way, and to cap
it all, consumption-the doctors gave
it some name, but that's what 1t was
--moored him in the end. We fell
lows always have feeling that the
best way to sympathize with a man
in Briggs run of luck is to keep your
mouth shut and your wallet open
So when the doctor said: Rare at
mosphere, high altitude, Colorado
mountains, 2 and all the rest of the
simple remedies they always pre-
scribe, why, knowing the size of
Briggs bank account, we never
Thought Of it that way. Well, Briggs
went to some sort of cure place in
the Colorado mountains, and the wife
and kiddie stayed back East. Some
how, / couldn't get the three Of them
out of my head, so when Mackenzie
put down his paper, lighted fresh
cigar, and said: "Who knows any
thing about Briggs?" Twas almost
as if I'd spoken myself, and he went
on: Mighty glad Briggs isn't out in
this Internal weather. Where is. that
rare place? We might take run
UP tomorrow, cheer Briggs up bit.
How is it, boys?'
Johnson put down his paper, went
over to the window, then came back
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-17
HABITS CHAIN
Certain Habits UnconsciousIy Formed
and Hard to Break.

An ingenious philosopher estimates
that the amount Of will power neces-
sary to break lifelong habit would,
If it could be transformed, lift a
weight Of many tons.
1t sometimes requires a higher de-
gree OF heroism to break the chains
OF a pernicious habit than to lead q
forlorn hope in bloody battle. AZ
lady writes from an Indiana town:
From my earliest childhood / was
lover of coffee. Before was out
Of my teens was miserable dyspep-
tic, suffering terribly at times with
my stomach.
II was convinced that It was coffee
that was causing the trouble and yet
l could not deny myself cup for
breakfast. At the age Of S6 was In
very poor health, indeed. MY sister
told me | was in danger Of becoming
a coffee drunkard.
"But never could give up drink-
ing coffee for breakfast, although It
kept me constantly Ill, until ! tried
Postum. learned to make It prop
erly according to directions, and now
we can hardly do without Postum for
breakfast, and care nothing at all for
coffee.
II am no longer troubled with dys-t
pepsia, do not have spells Of suffers
ing with my stomach that used to-
trouble me so when drank coffee"
Look In pkgs, for the little book
"The Road to MELVILLE" There's q
Reason"
Ever read the above letter? AZ
now one appears from time TO time.
They are genuine, true, and full q
human interest. q
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-17


That clerk wasn't what you'd call,
man quick 70 size up a situation,
but the way he sized this one made W
all sit up and take notice, He came
round. lifted the youngster up and
stood her on the desk. right between
the gas Jet and the big register, and
said:
well, you've been looking for the
wrong place and found the right one.
You see, when Santa Claus comes to
hotel, he doesn't use the fireplace
not he! Just comes right in the
door, walks up here to the big book.
and writes his name, just as mamma
did. Then he looks right up here at
this gas jet, to see II there are any
children in the house. All the chill
dren hang their stockings here, and
1t saves Santa lot of time, not hav-
ing to hunt all over the house. Got a
pin? Good work. Here she goes,
pinned tight on where Santa can't
help seeing her. Now, then, little
lady down you come, and good night.
Hurry upstairs! He may be here any
minute"