davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-10
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS

Many Autos Burn - Fifteen
automobiles valued at $4,000 were de-
stroyed by fire early yesterday at a
south side garage in Chicago. The
flames started from the explosion of
gasoline tank and spread SO rapidly
that the employees were unable to take
the machines from the building.
To Battle Pupils-"A bath for
every pupil. in the elementary schools
every day in the week-if he needs it"
is the motto under which the board of
education is proceeding in an unusual
movement for cleanliness In the public
schools of Chicago. The work of in
stalling bath rooms will begin imme-
diately.
Twins Cause Death-The ar
rival of twins in the family of William
Hedringer, a farmer near Bouquet, Pa,
has resulted In the death of the father
and his mother-in-law. The latter sue
cumbed to heart disease, brought on by
excitement, and Hedringer, on hearing
the news, went to the barn and shot
himself.
Home for Indians-An Indian
"home" for good Indians Is the first
proposal that Representative Creager, a
new member from Oklahoma, has made
to congress. He has introduced the bill
for an appropriation of $1,000,000 for the
establishment of such home in Okla
homa, in which the Indian arts and
sciences would be taught.
To Open Lands-Gold, silver
and quicksilver deposits, or mines
which are located in any private land
claims. the mineral rights which were
granted by the law to the claimant of
the land, will be declared open and free
to exploration under the mineral laws,
if the bill recently introduced In the
house by Delegate Andrews of New
Mexico is enacted into law.
To Save "Chicks"-The anti
Cruelty society of Chicago has entered
protest against the sale of baby
chickens as Easter gifts by the large
department stores and florist firms. In
New York the Humane society recently
suppressed the practice THE tiny VIC
Tins invariably fall into the hands OF
children who, thoughtlesly, abuse and
neglect them so that the fledgelings die
miserable and lingering DEATH" said
George L. Warner, president.
Has Narrow Escape-Although
she fell through the ties of the elevated
railroad in New York and landed on
top of a trolley car forty feet below,
Ruth Stritland, a 2-year-old child, is
little the worse for her experience. An
examination by physicians showed that
she was scarcely injured. Ruth was
shopping in Brooklyn. accompanied by
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-10
DEATH CLAIMS
INQUISITOR OF
LAND FRAUDS
ETHAN ALLEN HITCHCOCK
PASSES AWAY
SERVED TWO PRESIDENTS IN
CABINET
Former Secretary of the interior Made
Many Powerful Enemies by His
Prosecution of Public
Land Cases

WASHINGTON, April 9.-Ethan AL
len Hitchcock, IA years old, secretary
of the interior under President NC"
Kinley and President Roosevelt, died
here this morning at II o'clock. He
had been critically i'll for several days
He contracted severe cold while
in the west, and his condition became
so serious that he hurried to Washing
ton to place himself in the hands or
specialists, who had attended him DUR
ing his official career here. He suf-
fered from q complication of kidney,
heart and pulmonary diseases.
At the bedside when the end came
were Mrs. Hitchcock, the three daugh-
ters Lieutenant Commander Sims and
a nephew, George c. Hitchcock of st.
Louis.
His condition had become steadily
worse during the last two days.
Stirred Land Problems
His passing marked the close of a
career whose pre-eminent feature was
an administration of the interior de-
partment that stirred the land problems
as never before.
Brought here from st. Petersburg,
where he had served as ambassador
under an appointment of President
Mckinley, Mr.. Hitchcock was almost
Immediately plunged into vortex OF
complications growing out of vast
frauds and charges of fraud and
counter charges growing out OF the
requirement of public lands in the
western states.
Mr.. Hitchcock directed the most
sweeping Investigations, arousing the
enmity of powerful interests. That
work Is recalled today as one of the
most answering and relentless in
quisitions in the annals of government
prosecutions.
He prosecuted cases against numer-
Gus men in public life and private
business, including United States Sem
ator Mitchell of Oregon. who was con-
victed and died not long afterward;
former Congressman Binger Hermann,
who had served as commissioner of
the general land office and who was
acquitted: former United States SEN
ator Dietrich of Nebraska, Represen-
tative Williamson of Oregon and John
A. Benson, millionaire real estate
broker of San Francisco.
Was Target for Attack
Mr. Hitchcock was a target for at
tack upon the floors of congress and in
protests filed at the White House. The
Hitchcock family was well known In
Washington society, where it frequent
ly entertained at smart functions.
The body will be taken to st. Louis
tomorrow, arriving there Sunday night.
The funeral will be held Monday,
the interment being at the Bellefon-
tame cemetery in that city.
President Taft today sent to Mrs.
Hitchcock the following letter of con-
dolence:
my Dear Mrs. Hitchcock-The sad
news of the death of your husband
has just come. Mrs. Taft and I extend
to you and your family our sincerest
sympathy in your great loss Your
husbands record for honesty and high
sense of official duty was deeply i'm
pressed upon the country by his eff
scient conduct of the interior depart
ment.'
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-10

torture. Policeman Michael Stapleton
of Chicago reported this fact to his SUI
periors in strong language. He made
the report Immediately after he was re-
leased from one of the boxes where he
had spent half an hour. He entered
willingly, but his stay was under pro-
test, the cause having been strong
wind which blew the door shut while he
was on the wrong side. Such boxes
have no keyhole on the inside, and
Stapleton's opinion of such a defect was
so forcibly expressed vocally and mus
cularly that a large crowd gathered
and its presence caused the turning of
a riot call in that brought nine police
men.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-10
FAMOUS HEAD OF BRIDGE
BUILDERS FIRM Is DEAD
Alfred w. BurreIl Dies in Montana
Before Family Can Reach His
Bedside

OAKLAND, April 9.-Word was re-
ceived at the Oakland home of Alfred
w. Burrell this morning that the fam
GUS head of the bridge building firm,
Burrell Bridge and Construction COM
pany, died In a hospital at Missoula,
Mont, where ne has been i'll of pneu-
monia for four days.
The family left Oakland in a race
against death on Tuesday night, but
will not reach the hospital until to-
night. Mr.. Burrell, who was Ga years
of age, was one of the best known
bridge constructors in the country.
His last illness was from a cold con-
tracted going from Seattle, where he
had some large contracts, to Missoula,
where he was building a bridge.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-10
College Regulations Changed

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, April 8.
"A revolution in the scholarship regu-
lations of Stanford will be effected by
new regulation announced by the
academic council of the faculty. By
it's terms the old rule which required
student who had failed in a majority
of his studies to remain out of college
for six months has been practically
abolished. Hereafter when a student
fails to make a satisfactory mark, the
question of his remaining in college
will be left to the major professor Of
his department, and If the latter feels
that the delinquent still has chance
he will be permitted to continue his
work, but under strict probation.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-10
urae cIemency for Slayer

MONTESANO, Wash, April 9.-After
celebrating all night the jury in the
case of M. Schiefferin, charged with the
murder of Arthur Grassland. today
brought in a verdict of manslaughter,
with recommendation for mercy.
Grassland was killed at the Harris
sawmill, near Oakvale, January 30, and
was cut to pieces on an ledger saw,
following a tussel with Schiefferin, who
claimed it was an accident. ScnleHer-
ms father lives at Richmond. Cal.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-10
Strike DANCER Removed

PHILADELPHIA, April 9.-Although
a disagreement was reached at the con-
Guiding conference of the anthracite
operators and miners today concerning
the question of wage agreement in
the hard coal fields of Pennsylvania,
there will be no strike, and there Is no
danger of suspension of mining, ac-
cording to the mine workers officials,
arising from the possibility of the re-
fusal of the operators to permit the
miners to work without an agreement.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-10
WOULD AID POSTMASTERS
OF FOURTH CLASS TOWNS
Congressman from Arkansas Urges
Compensation from Gross Re-
ceipts of Office

WASHINGTON, April "a friend of
the fourth-class postmaster has come
forth in the person of Representative
Wallace of Arkansas, who has intro
duced a bill to give such officials as
compensation 100 per cent of the first
$50 of the gross receipts of his office;
go per cent of the next 500; so per
cent of the next $100, and 20 per cent
of all further receipts
The bill provides that in no case
shall the compensation exceed $3.50.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-10
MUSICIANS UNIONS WIN
WAR ON MEXICAN BAND
Famous Organization of Southern Re-
public Compelled to Aban-
don Tour

CITY OF MEXICO. April 9.-Opposi-
ton on the part of the Musicians unions
in the United States has compelled the
abandonment of the proposed tour of
the famous Banda Mexicana of this
city.
Director Rochee made efforts to book
the band in New York city and else
where, but found the strength OF the
unions arrayed against him.
The trouble, it is said, dates back to
the occasion of the Elks' national re-
union at Buffalo. N. Y, when the Gun
dalajara band, which accompanied the
Elks of Ell Paso, Texas, entered the
contest of bands and carried Off the
first prize.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-10

NEW YORK, April 9.-Admiral Saka-
motto of the Japanese navy, on his way
back to Japan after attending the re-
cent maritime conference in England,
arrived today from Liverpool. He said
the relations between Japan and the
United States were of the friendliest
nature. when 1 visited this country
before you were the fourth naval power
and now you are second" he declared.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-10
ASSAULTS JAILER IN HIS
ATTEMPT TO BREAK JAIL
Prisoner at Oakland Seriously Injuries
Guard with Iron Bar-Escape
Fooled

OAKLAND, April 9.-Jailer Peter
White was seriously injured late this
afternoon in an attempted Jail break at
the county Jail.
Harry Stolcup, one of the prisoners
who was exercising with band of 9TH
er prisoners In the corridor, stole up
several times with an iron bar. This
was taken from him and he was beaten
insensible.
The jail breakers were held at bay
until assistance came.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-10
Empty Balloon Falls

MILAN, April 9.-An empty balloon
came down near Cont today and APP
prehension is felt for the three aero
nauts in an air ship from Paris They
are Captain Mayor. Lieutenant Gardiot
and A. Patterson.
1t is supposed the ballon was caught
by storm and the passengers thrown
out.
Searching parties found articles be-
longing to the occupants.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-10
confesses IncendiarIsm

SAN FRANCISCO, April s.-John
Boyd. a carpenter, has confessed to
Fire Marshal Towne that he attempt
ed yesterday to burn three flats be-
longing to Attorney Matt Sullivan,
now in course of construction at Mar
ket and Valencia street. He was cap
tured by the police as he was leaving
the buildings in which the fires had
been started.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-10
Tailor Held for Arson

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 9.-Coroner c.
J. Hensler rendered his verdict today in
the Kruger murder case, holding
Michael Soboleski, a tailor. responsible
for the deaths of Ludwig KRUGER ana
his wife. Augusta, whose bodies were
found burned in the cellar of their
home after it had been destroyed by
fire the morning of April 1.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-10
Fifteen Minutes for Athletics

WASHINGTON, April 9--According
to orders issued today by General Bell.
chief of staff, u. S. A., athletics and
calisthenic exercises in the army will
be limited to fifteen minutes day
saturdays, Sundays and holidays ex-
cepted), and to such athletic COMPETE
lions as may be prescribed by depart
ment commanders. Instructions in first
aid will be given once month.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-10
raroet Practice Nears End

SAN DIEGO. April 9.-Advices re-
ceived by the Point Iona naval wire
less station last night are to the effect
that the cruiser West Virginia now is
on the Madgadela target range, the AL
,bany, South Dakota and Maryland hav-
ing completed practice. The torpedo
boats, according to the wireless mes
sage, are breaking all former firing
records. The spring practice now is
tWo-thirds completed.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-10
Mrs. SAMPSON Acquitted

LYONS, N. Y, April 9.-Mrs. Georgia
ALVIN Sampson, who has been on trial
since Monday, charged with numbering
her husband, Harry Sampson, was ac-
Quilted tonight Attorney Gilbert, a
cousin of Mrs. Sampson by marriage,
who prosecuted the case, said tonight
that he was satisfied.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-10
Aids Church Charities

HONOLULU, April 9.-Charles M.
Cooke, president of the Bank of Ha-
wall and head of numerous business en-
terprises in this city, distributed $3.50, 600
among various churches and charities
today in commemoration of the re-
ligious Significance of the dav-
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-10
want salt Fish Reduced

NEW YORK, April "a petition
from more than twenty-five wholesale
Arms in this city, dealers in salt fish,
was today sent to the committee on
ways and means of the house and the
finance committee of the senate, asking
that a reduction be made in the salt
fish schedule.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-10
VIII Not Pay Claim

WASHINGTON. April 9.-Secretary
of Agriculture Wilson today decided
that the claim Of the New York Cen
trail railroad for $4,000 for expenses in
fumigating it's cars, under the foot and
mouth quarantine order, is unjust and
has notified the company the depart
ment will decline to pay the claim.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-10
serious Explosion Injuries Many

ROME, April "a serious explosion
occurred this morning in four-story
house. Twenty persons were injured,
some seriously and a portion of the
building was destroyed. 1t is thought
dynamite stored in the house by fisher
men for Illegal fishing exploded acct
dentally.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-10
Railroad Men .subpoenaed

SALT LAKE CITY, April 9.-In the
preparation of testimony in the govern
ment's suit to dissolve the Hartman
railroad merger, many railroad men are
being served with subpoenaes.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-10
Livernash Is Divorced

RENO, New, april "a divorce was
granted Edward j. Livernash, writer,
attorney and former congressman from
California, from Jessie Livernash. to-
day The grounds of the complaint
were desertion. A 17-year-old daugh-
ter is to remain with the mother, now
residing at San Rafael, Cal.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-10
Ute Hew l6nE
32lsAkR 3 - A4eQzE7
LARGEST Dealers in Womens Speciatties

TINE stylish originality the wnsome beauty and the artistic Ct
exquisite hats have proved irresistible attractions
this week. don't want to spend
time wandering town. here and find just the right hat
first thing
TIME fame elegant gowns stunning suits lovely dresses
exquisite has far abroad and the mere TACT
of purchase being made here sufficient guarantee that style
and Quality When time is limited naturally pre-
mistake STYLE material color pac-
ticaly impossible
N ERHAPS you have left of these little things that are
really importance till the last moment but Will not
have difficulty selecting exactly what wish from
specially adapted to Easter requirements
TIME widespread popularity the onepiece costumes to-
geher captivating beauty of the lightweight wraps
almost unprecedented demand for these charm
additions toilette afternoon The
shopper.
~ imagine that you exist without the
dainty little lingerie waist for informal occasons
cay they have appeared in host aurng new effects
for the favored place they still occupy
in every woman's wardrobe.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-10
Taft Hears Protests

WASHINGTON, April 9-President
Taft heard protests today against the
proposed increase in the duty on gloves,
hosiery and pineapples, provided in the
Payne bill.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-17
COOKS DATA
STAND ALONE
Examining Committee in
Copenhagen Not to Con-
slider Loose's Affidavits.
INVESTIGATIONS BEGINS

Special bD Unsted Press Wire
Copenhagen, Dec. The alle-
cations made by Captain Loose and
Dunkle that they aided DR.. Cook in
preparing his Polar observations
will not be considered by the exam
lining committee of the University Of
Copenhagen. This decision was
reached today. The committee de-
clares that the affidavits have Moth
ing in common with the records and
that the latter must stand or fail
by themselves.
Should DR.. Cooks data be abso-
lutely accurate it will arouse more
suspicion in the examining COM
mittee than il slightly inaccurate,
according to statements of mem
ber of the examining committee
which began it's work of inyestiga-
tion today According to this mem
Der it is generally conceded that
frost, storms, etc, in the Arctic
regions make absolutely accurate
observation practically impossible.
The committee expects to complete
the work within two weeks, and an
nounce it's decision,
DR.. Cook has notified the COM
mittee of his whereabouts SO that
they can communicate with him if
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-17
RELEASE THE
CONTRACTORS
School Commissioners Free
Henderson Brothers from
Grammar School Bond.
AN ADJOURNED SESSION

At an adjourned meeting last
night the school board released the
bond of Henderson Brothers ON the
new central grammar school, BY
releasing the contractors from their
bond, the board practically accepted
the building and its business trans
actions with the contractors are end
ed. The commissioners adjourned
shortly after III o'clock, but recon-
vened in order to act on the matter.
The action -was unanimous.
On resolution, ]. X. Jensen, archi-
tect for the new Neville street school,
was given a check for 500 on ac-
count of the plans which he prepared
for the addition to the school, but
which may not be erected for several
years
A motion was carried that, in the
judgment of the board, 1t is advis-
able that Miss Miller's class at the
grammar school be moved to school
No. z The change is account of the
noise made by the motor in the gram
mar school.
Mr.. Larson reported that work on
the fire escapes at school No. 4 was
under way. Mr.. Harrington report
ed that electric lights had been
placed in the manual training room.
The following was carried: THAT
the question OF removing ashes from
the school grounds be referred to a
committee to confer with the citv
council Mr.. Larson appointed Mr..
Seaman and Mr.. Ratajczak
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-17
SCHOOL BOARD WILL
ASK PIANO FIRM TO
REFUND THAT $3.50
Heated Argument Between Seaman
and Harrington When Report of
Committee Is Presented.
DOCUMENTS ARE SUBMITTED

Following the report of the spe-
cial committee appointed to investi-
gate the recent purchase of five pi-
amos from Christman Sons, New
York, motion offered by Commits
sioner Seaman that the committee
who purchased the pianos, and Of
which Commissioner harrington
was a member, ask the Christman
company to refund $3.50 to the
board, was passed. The report of
the piano committee was that the
pianos, for which $1,000 was paid,
could have been secured for 1880.
Mr.. Harrington offered a motion that
the acting president of the board,
Mr.. Larson, accompany him. The
motion was carried and Mr.. Larson
consented to serve. Mr.. Harrington
asserted that Mr.. Seaman was the
man to go with him but the latter
refused
Mr.. Seaman read letters to bear
out his statements that there had
been something strange about the
purchase of the pianos and had an
interesting conversation with Mr..
harrington over the table. Mr..
Moore and Mr.. Larson also took part
tion from q Newark dealer Offering
to furnish the same kind of Christ
man pianos as purchased for the To-
cal schools for $3.50.
After the general business had
been disposed of Mr. Larson called
for the report Of the piano investi-
eating committee, Of which he and
Mr. Seaman were members Mr..
Seaman Immediately han69d Secre-
tary Colyer a written report, which
he read as follows:
The committee appointed at the
last meeting OF the board to .inves-
tigate the subject of the recent pur-
chase of pianos for the use OF the
schools, report that we have q quo
taticn from piano dealer who Of
fers to supply the same style of
Christman pianos, including covers,
stools, etc, which were purchased by
the board for $1,000, for the 20 of
$1,350."
The conversation which ensued
over the matter, as taken down ste
geographically by John Quinn, is in
part as follows:
The conversation was mainly be-
tween Messrs harrington and Sea-
man. In the following discussion
IF" stands for Harrington and 50
for Seaman. 1t ran thus;
FarringtonW VIII you please read
that again. ! did not seem to get the
sense of 1t. Mr.. Colyer read the re-
port again.
FL move that the report be re-
ceived
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-17
OF NEW
TILE GO. READY
Construction is Practically
Complete and a Test Shows
II to Be Satisfactory.
SOON TO BEGIN WORK

The plant OF the International
Tile & Faience Company, near the
intersection of the Pennsylvania
and Central railroad tracks in the
northern section of this city, is
practically complete and will start
operations in few days. A test
OF the boiler and machinery at the
works was made yesterday and
everything seemed to work to per-
fection,
The plant is one of the largest
tile producing works in the east.
The output will include fancy floor,
wall and ceiling tiles.
Six large kilns have been con-
structed and two large buildings
have been erected for finishing and
storing the product. The works are
west Of and adjoining the Central
railroad tracks. A raised freight
platform has been constructed for
shipping.
Adolph Metzner. formerly con-
nected with the tile department Of
the G. Pardee works. heads the CON
Germ.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-17
NOT GUILTY
is THE PLEA
OF ACCUSED
Four Men Indicted for Writ
ing and Circulating Letter
Attacking Groves.
ARRAlGNED BEFORE
JUDGE LYON TODAY
Date for Trial Not Fixed
All Released on $500
Bail Each.
Special to tho ErENING NEWS.

New Brunswick, Dec. 1.-THE
four men accused OF writing and cir
culating the letter attacking the per-
sonal character of County Collector
Groves we're arraigned before Judge
Lyon this morning on charge of
criminal libel All pleaded not
guilty. They were released on $500
bail each for trial.
The men are Jacob Whitfield, AL
fred p. Rastell, Charles Morris and
Tunis McCauley. Indictments had
been found against them by the
grand jury after they had been ar
rested and later discharged by JUS
tice Sedan when the prosecutor
failed to appear at hearing fixed
for them.
No. date was named for trial. The
prosecutor announced that Judge
Lloyd would be busy in the court
room all next week hearing civil
suits and he felt that the small court
room was not adequate for the trial
He said he had no fear Of the de-
PENDANTS leaving the state and asked
that nominal bail be fixed. The
judge then placed each one under
$500 bail, which was readily fur
nished