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Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
FACTS CONCERNING
ELECTRICAL PRIORITY
First Exclusive Auto Show Was Held
at Madison Squire Garden,
New York

The question of priority in the cleo
trio field has been much discussed ir
the papers of late, sand some claims
have been2advanced that seem to be not
fully justified by the facts. The fol
lowing items bearing on this question
are taken from History of the Auto
mobile" by w. J. Morgan. published ir
a recent number of the New York
Globe.
I'm the early winter of 1900 the first
exclusive automobile show was held ir
Madison Square garden, New York, by
the Automobile club of America, al
though at an electrical show held in
the garden in May, 1898, there were eX-
hibited Pope, Riker. BarroWs and Wav-
erley electric vehicles, and in February
of the following year, at the bicycle
show in the garden, automobiles were
shown by Pope, Riker, Hertel, Dennisor
and the National factory in Indian
apolis.
morris & Salon of Philadelphia were
building electrics before the Times
Herald contest in Chicago, and exhib-
tied two machines at the start of the
run. One of these was brake, in
which the steering was accomplished
by vertical rod moved backward and
forward, and upon the transference OF
the patents and business to the Electric
came the forerunner of the many elec-
trio vehicles built by that company for
public and private use
"The Riker Electric Motor company
in Brooklyn, N. Y, began building elec-
tric vehicles in 1898, after transferring
it's interests to the Electric Vehicle
company, when Mr.. Riker became as
sociated with that powerful organiza-
ton in the capacity of engineer. II
speaks we'll for the construction or the
Riker machines that there are still a
few of them in existence and at work
although on account of their weight
they are not economical to operate.
"The Pope Manufacturing company
began experimental work even in the
days when it was in the heydey of the
bicycle business, having an eye to the
future. 1t experimental with both the
gasoline and electric motor propulsion
and by the spring of 1898 was ready to
market the first Columbia Electric
phaeton.
"It was in 1899 that the Baker Motor
Vehicle company made its debut with a
very light piano-box electric runabou'
on bicycle wheels and chain driven
from a three-quarter motor hung under
the center of the body"
The Waverley company of Indianap-
oils have added to the above items the
statement that the first WaVerley cleo
tric was built for Charles Finlay Smith
in January 1897 This was car OF
Stanhope design, with 36-inch wheels
and single tube tires, large herring
bone gears, 31s-horse power, 4 polar
motor and a battery designed by Mr.
Porter, later of the Porter Battery
company.
The first Waverley electric runabout
was built for Frank Staley of Indian
apolis, and delivered in June, 1898, ano
the first Waverley electric coupe was
built in 1898 and exhibited that year IN
New York The first Waverley electric
delivery wagon was built for Joseph
Rink of Indianapolis, was delivered to
him in March, 1899, and was used for
years in the service of his clothing
business in that city
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
Yellowstone Park
and
Seattle Exposition

To Yellowstone Park and return,
$1,000 to $3.50, according to route
travelled. On sale until September 2S,
with return limit October 81. 1909.
TO Seattle Exposition, circle tour
$63,25 from main line Stations, going
via Salt Lake City and Portland and
returning via San Francisco. On sale
until September 80, with return limit
October 81, 1909.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
Dates of Sale

To Colorado points-August to II
inclusive.
To all other points-August 8 to 1a
inclusive, September Z, s, 8, 10, 1S, IA,
is.
Return Limit-October 81 1909.
On Account of National Conventions, will
be sold to all applicants as follows
Columbus, OJiiO-National Association Sta
tionary Engineers Sell September to 10
Rate $3.50.
Denver, Colo.-Trans- Miss, Comm. Congress
Sell August 8 to IA Rate $500
Omaha, Neb.--Grand Aerie Fraternal Order
of Eagles. Sell September to II. Rate
$4,000.
Omaha, Neb.-W. c. 7. U. national conven-
ton Sell October 16 to IS. Return limit
80 days Rate $4,000.
Plttsburg, Pa.-Churches of Christ conven-
tion. Sell October 4, and 6. Return
limit, November 30. Probable rate $s6.00
Toledo, Ohio--supreme Court Order of For
esters Sell August IS and 10. Rate $500
Salt Lake City, Utah--G. A. r. encanmp-
ment Sell August to .. Return limit
September IS From stations Los Ange-
les to San Bernardino rate via Salt Lake
route both ways will be $50. and return
ing via San Francisco, $37.75.
Rates from San Pedro and Long Beach
will be 20 cents higher in each instance
than shown above.
Unless otherwise sta ted, return limit of
all tickets viii be October 81.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
SATURDAY WILL
BE BIG PICNIC
CATHOLICS OF SOUTHWEST TO
GATHER AT LONG BEACH
FINE PROGRAM is PREPARED BY
THE COMMITTEE
Arrangements Have Been Made to Ac-
commodate 10000 Visitors, and
Cars viii Be Run Every
Three Minutes

Saturday of this week will be a big
day for the Catholics of the southwest.
1t has been selected by the Catholic
Picnic association as the date for the
annual picnic, which In more recent
years has become a powerful factor in
the social life of the people of that de-
nomination. The picnic idea was origi-
mated more than ten years ago. but
the affair was not made an annual one
until 1902, when Catholics from the
different parishes of the city met and
formed a temporary organization to
carry out the work preliminary to the
picnic itself.
The annual reunion will take place
this year at Long Beach, chosen be-
cause of its size, it having been found
in the past two years that the accom-
modations of other beaches were too
limited. The crowds attending the pic
mic have run up into the thousands
and plans have been arranged this year
TO care for at least 10000 people. Spe-
Cial street car rates on all of the Pa
cific Electric lines running i'm from the
different towns in the southwest have
been secured in addition to half rate
for children. The cut price tickets are
TO be had at many of the downtown
stores, and each ticket entities the
holder to button which will be the
open sesame to all of the places of
amusement at the beach.
There will be a, baby show" for chill
dren under 2 years of age The prize
winners will be awarded silver loving
cups. d. T.. Mclaughlin is chairman
of the committee which has the event
in charge. prize jig and reel and q
two-step will be featured in the after
noon. Charles A. King will act as floor
manager and chairman of the commit
tee on dancing. Professor Goldberg
will act as judge of the contests.
The program of the day will be
opened by President Martin f. Bet
kouski. who will speak shortly on the
aims of the picnic in the auditorium.
The mayor of Long Beach. c. II. Wind
ham, will deliver an address of well
come, and the talk of the day will be
made by Rev. Joseph S. Glass, c. M,
D. D.. president of st. Vincents col
lege, Mrs M. G. Gonzales will sing
MY Country 'Tis of Thee" and will
lead the audience in "The Star Span
Rled Banner" as a close of the exer-
cises.
Athletics have not been forgotten.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
WOMAN AGENT ACCUSED OF
SELLING BOOK TO MORGAN
French Count Who Dckered with
Financier Is Deceived by COM
missioner He Trusted

PARIS. July S1.--Some time ago a
number of very rare and valuable
prayer books from the abbey of Beau
vais were sent to America by their
owner, the Count de Troussure, for the
inspection of j. Pierpont Morgan, who
had expressed a great desire to buy
them. His offer of 100000 was refused
by tie count, and when negotiations
for the sale were broken off the count
sent a woman to America to bring the
prayer boLks back to him.
When they arrived, SO it is alleged
one of them was missing, and on COM
municating with Pierpont Morgan the
count was informed that his represen-
tatiVe had SOLD the missing book for
$4,000.
The count thereupon lodged a. COM
plant against his messenger, as he de-
clares she had no authority to sell the
book and he had received no money,
When the case comes on it may be
necessary for Mr.. Morgan to appear as
a witness.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01

and an event which is attracting at
tention among the amateur runners OF
Southern California is the 100-yard
dash, open to all, for which a cup VIII
be presented. There will be nineteen
other events providing for the enjoy
ment of old as well as young. Prizes
will be elaborate this year, the asso-
citation having spent more than $500
for these alone. Patrick Doyle is chair
man of the racing committee.
The three largest families present
will be awarded prizes of cash. other
events are also promised which will all
help to make the day real outing A
reception committee Of nearly 100 will
assist the officers of the association in
caring for the wants of the visitors.
Cars will leave the Pacific Electric de-
pot every three minutes in order to
prevent croWding
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
AUTHORITIES FILE CHARGE
AGAINST L!NG'S FRIEND
Threat of Habeas Corpus Proceedings
Moves Police, Who AIege Chinese
Assisted Murderer

NEW YORK, July Slater hav-
ing held him as a material witness for
more than a month, the authorities to-
day obtained warrant for the arrest
of Chung Sing, Leon Ling's friend, on
a charge of witnessing the murder as
an accessory of the fact in the death
of Elsie Sigel.
Issuance of the warrant followed APP
plication yesterday on a writ of habeas
corpus for the release of Chung Sing
from custody. Some of the evidence
against Sing came to light in the affi-
davits on which the warrant was is
sued.
Quan Yick Nam, a Chinese inter
prefer, swore Sing had told him of as
sisting Leon to put the body of Elsie
Sigel in trunk and otherwise assist
ing in the disposal of the girls body.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
Blind Negro Kills Two Men

PATTERSON, N. j., July 31.-A blind
negro, William f. Sasson, angered by
a bartenders refusal to serve him
more liquor, emptied two revolvers in
a crowded saloon. killing two men and
seriously wounding a third. Sasson is
the terror of the shore district where
he is known as "the Devil"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
Elnancier Dies

NEW YORK, July 31.-Cornelius
Cuyler. president of the United States
Mortgage and Trust company of this
city, and prominent in financial and
civic affairs, died last night at Biarritz,
France, as a result of injuries sus-
tanned in an automobile accident.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
AppoInts Minister 10 salvador

WASHINGTON, July 31.--President
Taft today nominated William Keimke
of Kansas as minister to Salvador.
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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-11
A Royal Bath.

Queen Wilhelmina Of Holland uses
q pint of the finest essence Of cologne
n her daily bath. She tests the pur
ny of her essence over the lamp upon
which her morning chocolate has been
Hrepared. Carmen sylvia, Queen OF
Aoumania, looks about one-half her 66
pears, and she attributes her youth
fulness to bath of her own mixing.
iGhe pours into the water a quart OF
extract from forest herbs, and frank
" expresses the opinion there is no
Better tonic for the skin and complex
ION. She believes the mixture to be
q preventive of lines and wrinkles, yet
she refuses to give her secret to the
world. The formula was given to her
" an old gypsy fortune teller, who
died true to her promise to leave the
secret only with the Queen.-New
York Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-11
Makes Tourmalines Popular.

Queen Alexandra has added a beau
tiful specimen Of the Queensland tour
maline to her collection Of gems. This
stone was found by a washerwomen
who saw it shining in an Australian
creek. She took it to jeweler, and
was astonished when $100 was offered
for it. The stone possesses the pc
snliar quality of polarizing light, and
the Queen thinks it has beauty not
matched by that of the diamond. She
selected the stone from collection of
108 of the choicest tourmalines found
IN Queensland. All these stones were
brilliant, and it took Alexandra two
hours to make the selection. AS re-
suit OF the Queens interest the tour
ualine has become fashionable in Eng
lAnd, and prices are rising rapidly. AL
>xandra has another addition to her
rem collection in string Of diamond
chips cut from the Kings Cullinan dia-
mond, the largest in the world. The
-Cullinan still is in the hands of dia-
mond cutters and polishers in Amster-
dam, but the bits contained in the par
dng process have been polished and de-
livered to the Queen.-New York
Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-11
First to Practice Law.

Mrs. Carrie Burnham Kilgore, the
Arst woman to be admitted to the prac-
tice of law in Pennsylvania, died re-
Gently in Swarthmore. She was a ia
miliar figure in the courts in Phila-
delphia and had large practice. Born
in Vermont in 1898. she taught school,
and studied medicine, receiving the
degree of M. D. from New York CO.
educational institution in 1864.
Mrs. Kilgore decided to take up the
law, and had a hard time breaking
down the barriers then placed before
women ambitious to become members
Of the bar. She finally was admitted
to the Law School of the University of
Pennsylvania in 1881. Her difficulties
did not end here, as the prejudice
against women lawyers was still
strong. She persevered, however,
and was admitted to the local, State
and Federal courts in this city, and
also admitted to practice in the Su-
preme Court of the United States. She
was married to Damon Y. Kilgore in
1876, and was left widow in 1888. A
few years ago she became interested
In ballooning, and made an ascension,
remaining in the air several hours.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-11
a Dear Old Lady.

She understood the art of enjoying
She kept her nerves well IN hand
end inflicted them on no one.
She sympathized with other peoples
toys as well as with their sorrows.
She cultivated good health and the
srt of saying pleasant words.
She did not expect too much from
Der friends.
She did whatever came to her cheer
-eally and as we'll as she could.
She never forgot that kind words
end smile cost nothing, but are price
Mss treasures to the discouraged
gard lays eggs weighing on an average
q little more than a quarter of
pound. The largest egg so far is 6s
inches long and 71A inches in circum-
terence. Mrs. Estey has refused an Of
fer of $500 for the hen.-New York
Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-11
FINANCE AND TRADE REVIEW
TRADE STILL IMPROVING
Crop Reports Continue to Show Favor
able Trend and Failures Decrease.

New York;. G.. Dun & Company's
weekly review of trade says:
Crop reports are favorable, especial
ly for corn and spring wheat, with
winter wheat nearly harvested. Pro
gross on the new tariff Is marked and
indications point to its early enact
ment into law. The excellent condi-
tipns In the iron and steel trade, en-
phasized this week by the report OF
the principal producer and an increase
In Its rate OF dividend, are maintain
ed. The dry goods trade Is broaden
ing. Reports from the principal trade
centers are uniformly encouragingly,
in spite OF the fact that this is mid
summer, and merchants are still anx-
ious for the final word concerning the
crops and the tariff July failures
have made the smallest months total
liabilities since early in 1907 Nearly
every development Is, therefore, that
of improvement. This varies In de.
gree. being at some points rapid and
at others slow, but, nevertheless, the
tendency Is persistently away from
past depression. Confidence, It Is
true, increases faster than present
IiouO dN'i'iey, anu pioopON,o vi VIM
ing agricultural and industrial pros
perity are more pronounced than i'm
mediate business, but this confidence
appears to have an immense uplifting
power.
In some branches of iron and steel
new business comes forward less free
ly, but steady expansion Is noted in
several lines.
The railroads are still making con-
tracts for needed equipment, although
there has been a general slackening
In demand in this connection, only a
moderate tonnage Of heavy rails being
taken.
An advance in staple prints has
served to stimulate trading from tho
retailers in the dry goods markets.
The shoe trade Is not active, but
some improvement continues and fair
Leather buyers continue to hold on.
orders are placed by wholesalers
but the market is strong.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-11
Fashion Notes.

The lingerie waist continues to hold
forth.
Satin is the leader among wedding
gowns.
Draped gowns are very much in
fashion.
There is a revival Of curls for even
ing wear.
Many of the lingerie gowns are in
empire style.
Rabats and jabots are in the height
of fashion again.
Princess panels are now seen even
in children's wear.
Mauve is one of the favorite colors
in linens for suitings.
Sparkling jet buttons are now put
on belts in double rows.
Pongee in natural color is most
fashionable for shirt waists.
Some Of the best tailored blouses
come with adjustable collars.
Tassels are again in great favor up
on evening dresses and wraps.
The cuirass effect is seen on many
of the handsome imported gowns.
New things include cut glass hat
pins with a beautiful irridescence.
Linen dress accessories are among
the smartest of the seasons things.
White linen parasols, embroidered
in eyelet work, are exceedingly smart.
A quaint revival is the fad for trim
ming wash frocks with tiny satin rib
bon.
The net or chiffon blouse, the exact
tone Of the costume, is still modish in
Paris,
Coarse heavy white linen is being
used as trimming for both silk and
cloth gowns.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-11
Automobiles in Johannesburo.

Johannesburg, South Africa, is the
greatest city in the world for automo-
biles," remarked John F. Scott of Chi
cago. There are more automobiles
in johannesburg l believe than there
are in New York city or any Other
city of this country. The streets and
outlying thoroughfares are thick with
them and they are all makes and
apparently come from all parts of the
globe. saw many American machines
there, but the largest number come
from France. The streets of Johannes
burg are excellent for autcmobiling on.
the roads outlying are not good and
many machines are wrecked in the
Washington Post.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-11
Girls Who Work.

There are many different things
women can do which have never oc-
Cured to the majority. There are a
few striking examples Of ambitious
and energetic women making new
field for the endeavor Of women.
have in mind several who have taken
up claims at one time and another,
and women who have started to raise
flowers and chickens.
One woman, says a writer In the
Housekeeper, raises Towering bulbs
for market with great success. This
is a mere beginning Of the list Of
things women may do and which COM
paratively few women attempt. How
ever, it will open up to you field for
thought which may keep you from en-
tering into the work Of the girl of the
office or the store. If you are obliged
to earn livelihood before you choose
vocation look about you and see II
you cannot hit upon the thing that Is
little out Of the regular line, and II
you can and have the courage of your
own convictions in your choice backed
by intelligence you ought to succeed.
There are all kinds of handicraft
work for girls to do-things that open
up new world to the girl who will
enter the work. Everyone must have
money, to be sure, but II girls will
learn to use their hands intelligently
and to some purpose more may lead
an Independent and more helpful life
than the majority of the business girls
do now.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-11
Eleven Rules for a Bride.

Upon her wedding morn the Japa-
nese bride is given eleven command
ments by her mother. These eleven
rules have been handed down from
mother to daughter in Japan for GEN.
turtles, and no well-bred girl disregards
them. What would an American girl
say If her mother should give her the
following directions:
The moment you are married you
are no longer my daughter. Therefore
you must obey your parents-ataw as
you once obeyed your father and
mother.
When you are married your hus-
band will be your sole master. Be
humble and polite. Strict obedience
to her husband is the noblest virtue q
wife can possess.
Always be amiable toward your
mother-in-law.
Do not be jealous. Jealousy kills
your husbands affection for you.
Even though your husband be
wrong, do not get angry. Be patient,
and when he has calmed down, speak
to him gently.
Do not talk too much. Speak no
evil Of your neighbore. Never tell lies.
Consult no fortune teller.
Be a good manageress, and especial
ly be economical in your household.
Do not pride yourself on your faith
er's rank Of fortune. II he is a rich
man never allude to his riches before
your husbands relations.
Although you may marry young, DO
not frequent too youthful society.
Do not wear bright colored gar.
ments. Always be neatly but modest.
ly dressed.-New York American.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-11
The Greedy Postoffice.

Some idea of the quantity IF mater
ial used in the postal service may be
gained when it ise stated that during
the last year the division furnished
925, 100000 yards of twine, S.2G0.0O1
pens, 2s3,OOO penholders, G500O pencils
and 100000 blank cards. To wrap the
bundles 100000 sheets of wrapping
paper were used. Blank forms are fur
nished by the millions. On the form,
Application for Domestic Money Or
DER" which is seen in the lobby Of
every post Office there were 1G1, 1,770, 600
used last year, and during the Same
period 69,034 rubber stamps We're man
ufactured and supplied to postoff,ces.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-11
Eight Gored Skirt.

Eight Gored Skirt.
The skirt that is made to give .
panel effect Is one of the very latest.
This one is snug fitting over the hips.
while 1t provides abundant fare about
the feet. and 1t consequently is grace
full and attractive in the extreme. In
the illustration 1t is made of linen and
Is trimmed with simple banding. but
the panels allow of treatment Of va
rious sorts. Heavy lace insertion or
applique could be used as finish or
bands of the material braided or en-
broidered. The model is Just as avail
able for the thin batistes. lawns and
the like as 1t is for the heavier linens,
pongees and wool fabrics. and conso-
quently Is generally useful and sat
isfactory one.
The skirt is cut in eight cores and
there are pleated portions Joined to
the front, side and back cores, which
are cut off to form the panels. The
closing is made invisibly at the left
of the back.
The quantity of material required
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-11

sign and ooloring. There Is spin
ming wheel with jeweled mountings'
and 1t is not for ornament only, as the
Princess spins as skillfully as any Of
the peasant girls in the land. Over
the grand piano in the Golden Cham
Der is flung a cover OF gold brocade
embroidered with sprays OF Ascension
lilies. This lily Is the Princess's fav-
orite flower. The polished floor ID
strewn with tiger and leopard skins,
no carpet Of any kind being used. The
Princess has carried her own design.
ing into her bedroom In the same
palace. 1t is blue room, with lilies
stamped or painted in profusion on
the furniture, the panels and the hang
ings.-New York Press.