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Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
DEATH TOLL OF STORM
APPALLS NEW ENGLAND
1Aasociated Pressl

swept by every sea. They are the Nc
Lean, Maine, schooner Maud Seward
of Stonington, Me.
The crews have been taken off.
Five More Wrecks
At Provlncetown the sloop Bonita is
aground, and in the flats at plymouth
harbor are four small sehooners SINH
iariy distressed.
The work of filling the gaps in tele-
graph and telephone wires and In rail-
road and trolley lines is proceeding.
The telegraph companies report ca
paclty of about 20 per cent of the nor
NAL, and telephone companies about 70
per cent.
Railroad and trolley line schedules
were largely filed today. although de-
lays of from one-half to three hours
were noted on railroad trains.
Southeastern Massachusetts,, partic-
ularly Cape Cod and Rhode Island,
suffered most from the storm and are
still in the most demoralized condition
as far as wire service goes.
Many places in southeastern Massa-
chusetts have not witnessed the ar
rival of a railroad train for two days.
New Bedford and Fall River have
been cut off from telegraphic COM
munication with the outside world
since Sunday morning.
Eighteen Victims
Eighteen persons in and near New
York perlshed in the Christmas storm
or from accidents caused by it.
Six died from exposure after being
caught in snowdrifts. Others were
drowned and several were killed by
trains.
Today New York was rapidly dig
ging itself out from under cover of ten
inches of snow. BY noon traffic con-
ditions approached normal as a result
of the labor of nearly 10000 men in the
employ of the city and the traction
lines, while steam railroad conditions
also were rapidly improving.
Wire communication, which was
badly Interrupted during the worst Of
the blow, was again fairly good today,
except to New England points.
Blockades on railroads created
shortage of food supplies and con-
sequent increase in prices, which con-
tributed to the hardships.
The storm was easily the worst that
New England has experienced in
eleven years. All along the coast phe-
nomenal tides were reported. In many
places sea walls were battered down,
boulevards damaged and curbs and
houses along the shore destroyed.
In Boston the tide swept over the
wharves, across Atlantic avenue and
as far inland as the Chamber of Com
merce. 1t is estimated the damage in
this section will reach $500,000.
The worst damage wrought was in
Chelsea and Everett, where it is be-
lieved it will be several weeks before
the flooded district can be reclaimed.
Having escaped through the snow
scantily clad and many of them bare
footed the residents of the submerged
section of Chelsea had to stand for
hours in the blizzard waiting for
wagons to take them to shelter.
Hundreds of the homeless were
taken care of in relief stations estab
lished in public schools and churches.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
FRANCIS HENEY
CHARGES LIBEL
Noted Prosecutors Action Said tc
Be Due to Desire to Prove
He Performed Honorable
Services
Associated pressl

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-The formal
complaint in the damage suit of Fran
els j. Heney of San Francisco against
William II. Crocker, the California
millionaire, for $25O.OOO on an allegation
of libel was filed here today.
Heney says he bases his action on
an open letter bearing Crocker's name
which appeared in q New York even
ing newspaper on December 3, in
which Crocker defended his action in
first supporting Heney In the San
Francisco graft prosecutions and later
withdrawing his support.
James M. Beck, counsel for Heney,
said today:
LAS soon as Crockers letter was pub
iished. Heney telegraphed me tosbring
this suit Heney, who nearly gave his
life to the cause of exposing corrup-
tion in San Francisco, desires to settle
the question as to whether he con-
Quoted the prosecutions against the
San Francisco grafters in an honor
able and legitimate way.
Many Charges Made
eIn the heat of the great contest in
San Francisco many charges were
made by irresponsible men against
Heney, ,fbut when Mr.. Crocker assumed
responsibility for these charges and
gave them wide circulation in a re-
sponsible organ of public opinion,
Heney felt his opportunity had come
to have a jury of his fellow country
men determine the justice or injustice
of the accusations against him.
'In San Francisco the graft prosecu-
tions have so divided its people Into
hostile camps that it would seem to me
matter of exceeding difficulty to OBJ
tain a jury that would consider the
questions involved with absolute inn
partiality. In New York, however,
there can be no selfish interests in the
issues that grew out of the San Fran
cisco graft prosecutions, and here a
Jury can be selected that can Impair
TALLY aid fearlessly judge between
Crocker's grave accusations and He
ney's account Of his stewardship as
a public official"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
Gives Alleged History of
Nicaraguan Rebellion
and Its Sequel
BLAME FOR CALDERAL
Says False Reports Were Cause
of Downfall Intervention
of United States Was
Part of Plot

MANAGUA, Dec. 27.-President Madriz
tonight received a telegram from GEN
eral Estrada, in command of the reyo-
lutlonists at Bluefelds. In answer to his
message of December 22, expressing
desire to reach some understanding that
would lead to the re-establishment of
peace.
General Estrada recIprocates this SEN
tIment and declares his readiness to
meet the proposition submitted by the
president half way.
President Madrlz, who was elated over
the friendly statement, said;
81 will Immediately arrange meet
ing of peace commissioners of both sides
to discuss the terms. L am confident OF
n satisfactory outcome"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
SPORTS

Wolgast signs to meet Memsic January z,
and efforts will be made to bring Fred
die Welsh to Los Angeles. Match with
Nelson falls through. PAGE l2
Races at Tampa and Jacksonville PAGE II
A,restiers training hard for bouts of Janu-
airy 4. and much interest is being shown
in various matches. PAGE II
frank Murray, left tackle of St. Vim
cents football eleven is shorn o, honor
by athletic board owing to Saturdays
conduct. PAGE IL
Fifty colleges out of sixty-four vote in
favor of retaining American football
with notifications in rules. PAGE IL
Fernando ties Emeryvlle track record tor
Futurity course and wins handicap In
romp from speedy deld. PAGE 12
t.orbett objects to being called trainer and
saws that he has gone too far in yaude-
vile work to be thusly known. PAGE l2
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
CARNEGIE INJURED BY
SLIPPING ON ICY WALK
AS Result He Is Unable to Attend
Dinner He Arranged In Honor
of Notabies

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-Andrew Car
negie slipped on an icy spot when
walking around the reservoir in Gem
Lral park today and suffered a painful
injury to his left knee. He was un-
anle to be present at a dinner at his
holne tonight which he gave to Gov
ernor Hughes, President Butler of
Columbia university and others; and
re also was unable to attend a meet
ing of the American Historical associa-
tion.
At the Carnegie home it was said
that his condition was not serious, but
that he had remained In his room on
the advice of physicians.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
SOUTH CALIFORNIA

Hollywood lighting system to be i'm
proved With Installation of increased
voltage PAGE II
President Horace NJ. Dobbns Issues
statement In rapid transit matter at
Pasadena. PAGE Il
Pasadena tournament plans are
progressing nicely. PAGE IL
New plan proposed for the election OF
officers OF Long Beach chamber of
commerce. PAGE IL
Woman shot Christmas night dies in
San Bernardino hospital without be-
traying her assailant PAGE IL
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
I MINING AND OIL

Palmer gusher near Bakersfield Is produce
ing an average Of 1900 barrels of oil daily
and product is coming through six-inch
castings PAGE 10
Mining activity at Austin, New, arouses
camps, complete new equipment being
on way to Manhattan porperty. PAGE 10
Plumas- Eureka mine in Plumas county
Cal, Is sold to Nevada mining men.
PAGE 10
humboldt smelter certain TO blow in by
March, 1910. PAGE 10
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
HUGE STRIKE
MAY TIE UP
RAILWAY
LINES
Switchmen Promised Aid
of All Allied Branches
of Organization
ULTIMATUM IS GIVEN
Crisis Suddenly Precipitated by
Refusal of Hill Roads to
Reinstate Yardmen.
Little Hope Held

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 27.-ThOmas II. Stone of
Chicago, representing the switchmen's Union
Of North America, has assumed charge of
the situation in st. Louis and will be the
unions chief officer here in case of n gem
eFal strike.
There are nifty thousand trainmen in st.
Louis and East st. Louis. About 5000 are
switchmen.
The switchmen say they will strike If the
order is issued. majority are employed
by the Terminal Railroad association.
w. S. McChesney, Jr., president and gen
eral manager Of the Terminal association.
said tonight that the situation looked
omlnous.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
TRAINS SUCTION CAUSES
WOMAN TO MEET DEATH
Resident of PaIo Alto Crosses Track
and ls Thrown Back by
Draft

PALo ALTO, Cal, Dec. 27.--Mrs.
Annie Jones, aged 54 years. for the last
ten years a resident of this place, was
struck by Southern Pacific train to-
day and died before she could be taken
to hospital.
Mrs. Jones attempted to cross the
track in front of fast train.s She had
cleared the rails and was two feet
away when the train passed. running
at high speed.
The suction drew her against the
cars. which struck her with such force
that she was thrown ten feet, striking
on her head
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
COAST

Blue -blooded dog made to sleep In coal
cellar al San Jose suffers nervous pros
tration because OF the indignity. PAGE ,
owl train leaves rails near Hally. Cal. and
berths-No one seriously hurt. PAGE
Staying OF two men In John Day ooun-
try. oregon. is result OF quarrel over
dog, PAGE ,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
FOREIGN

Honolulu desires and is encouraging inn
migration OF white people TO island in
order to supplant orientals. PAGE
Zeiaya. safe in Mexico. scathes Secre-
\ tary Knox and gives alleged history of
! revolution and overthrow Estrada
and Madriz negotiate for peace. PAGE
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28

Five million dollars loss Is the estimate
made today of the havoc wrought in and
around Boston by the blizzard which yes
terday swept New England and drove q
record tide over the coast.
The Christmas blizzard, the severest storm
experienced In the east In twenty years,
tied up New York and other eastern traffic
from Pennsylvania to Maise. and disar-
ranged train schedules throughout half .
dozen states.
Conditions, however, are rapidly imprOv-
Ing and railroads and municipalities today
are bending every effort TO move inter
city and local traffic
There is reason to believe conditions will
be normal again by tonight, when another
storm is expected from the west.
A number of persons have persisted
through exposure or accident. twelve near
Boston, flve In Philadelphia and eighteen or
more In New York.
In Philadelphia general business this
morning virtually at a standstill. All
through trains were late, only one street
car line was running and the city Is suf-
ferlng from shortage of milk.
Washington, ID. o., did not suffer severely,
but communication with Boston Is main
tanned only with difficulty. The storm In
New England seems to have been worse in
the. vicinity of New Bedford, Prosideifce,
Fall River, Newport, Pawtucket and WOOn-
socket.
In New York City 1000 men are at work
cleaning tho streets.
NEW YORK. Dec. 27.-With the
Y news of the probable loss of the
Az fivepmasted schooner Davis Pal
mer, Newport News for Boston, with
her crew of twelve men off Boston har-
hor, and of the wrecking of nine other
vessels along the Massachusetts coast,
the opening chapter of the toll taken
on the sea by the storm that swept
New England Saturday night and Sun
day was barred to the world today.
Cape Cod is still cut off, and with the
restoration of communication there it
is feared that a tale of marine disaster
and storm damage unequaled in years
will be told.
Wreekage borne into Boston harbor
today Is believed to be mute evidence
of the loss of the Davis Palmer. A
.signal box found among the wreckage
contained burgee with the Palmer's
name, as also did a quarterboat.
The wreck itself has not been located.
other Ships Wrecked
The three-masted schooner Nantaska
was hurled ashore at Scittiate and
probably will be a total wreck. Volun-
teer life-savers with the breeches buoy
rescued her crew of ten men. With a
cargo of tobacco she was bound for
Boston from North Carolina.
The schooner Belle Holiday is ashore
at Brant Point, exposed to the fury of
the sea. The fate of her crew is un-
known, but it is believed that they
have been rescued. She is from Phila-
delphia, loaded with railroad iron.
On the rocky shores of Marthas Vine
yard water-logged schooners are being
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
INDEX OF
IIERALD'S NEWS
TODAY
FORECAST

FORECAST
For Los Angeles and Vicinity: Fair
Tuesday; light northwest wind. Max
lmum temperature yesterday, "a de-
grees; minimum, 43 degrees.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-29
SOUTH POMFRET.
ABBOTT LIBRARY NOTES,

Mrs. Wallace Brown has given us
"BiographicaI Memoirs of the illus
trious Gen. George Washington"
This book was published by Joseph
Dix, in Barnard, Vt, in 1913.
Mrs. Grace Jackman Leavitt has
given us, "St, Herbert, tale by an
American lady" This book was
printed in Windsor by Thomas NJ.
Pomroy, in 1913.
We are in possession of a package
of letters, written by Robert II. Pad
dock to Hosea Dotou. The first is
dated Yale college, April l3, 1888. v
He graduated from this college in
1897. A goodly number of these
letters were written from Willough-
by, Ohio. The first of these Will
lougbv letters bears the date, Nov. 5,
1913, and among other things says,
"Took steamboat at Buffalo which
landed me within ID miles of this
place. The old cx-president j q.
Adams sailed from Buffalo with us.
We touched at Erie, Pa on our way,
where | had the pleasure Of hearing
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-29
THE ELM TREE PRESS

Some of the recent publications of
The Elm Tree Press:
Arts and Crafts Club. Woodstock,
Vt. First annual report. 1908.
s pages. 100 copies.
Town of Barnard, Vt. Annual Re-
port of Officers. % pages. 300
copies. 1908.
Woodstock Inn Advertising Booklet.
Cover in three colors. Twenty
half-tones, Is pages. 5000
copies. 1908.
st James Church, Woodstock, Vt.
A memorial l827-l9O7. Five
illustrations, red borders, ilIumi-
mated initials. Bound. Publish
ell for st. James Church. 40
pages. 5O0copies. 1908 $3.50.
Modern American Library Economy.
by John Cotton Dana, Free Public
Library, Newark, New Jersey. A
series Of II to 20 pamphlets. First
pamphlet The Work Of the Reg
istration Desk, by Sara G Van de
Carr. illustrations. Thirty-two
PAGES. 1000 copies. 1908.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-29
For Head of Dartmouth.

A Los Angeles, Calf, dispatch
says: DR.. George A Gates, the for
mer head of the Pomona College,
who resigned soon after Christmas
ON account of falling health. and now
is on a six months trip to the Anti
podes, is slated for the presidency Of
Dartmouth College. The New IIamp
shire institution has several times
offered the place to DR.. Gates, who
declined, but it is understood he will
be willing to take it when the next
college year opens. He is now nearly
we'll.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-29
WEST BRIDGEWATER.
Deferred

W. A. Spaulding of Bridgewater
Corners came up Tuesday to help
H. II. Spaulding for few days.
Mrs Bell Archer, Miss Sadie and
Della Stafford Of Rutland are visiting
their sister. Mrs. Birdie Lewis.
Miss Margaret and John Clement
of Rutland and Clement Ripley of
Tufts college were guests at Rev.
j G. Carnahan's from Friday until
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Pierce went to
Rutland Saturday.
Mr.. VanCorn of Claremont was at
Mrs. NJ M. Buffers Monday.
E. Emmons of Taftsville was at
Bert Hills Friday.
The usual number of fishermen
were ready with fish hooks and lines
May Is.
Mrs. B. C. Hill and Mrs. Earl
Clifford were in Bridgewater Thurs
day.
f. A. Pearsons and son of Rutland
were at G. E. Pearsons' from Friday
until Monday.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-29
Preparations for State Fair.

The management of the Vermont
State Fair, which is held in White
River Junction, has been doing
much in way of preparation for the
coming exhibition, September 81,
%, % and "a, says the Landmark.
A survey of the original grounds
has been made by Prof Hazen of
Dartmouth college, also of the Smith
farm adjoining, recently purchased
by the Fair Ground Railroad COM
pany, and used as terminal for the
fair ground railway. This purchase
makes a forty acre addition available
if needed. In the original grounds
there are G8 acres, which, together
with the newly acquired acreage,
constitutes the largest fair grounds
in New England.
Secretary F. L. Davis says that the
specials offered for this years fair
are far in excess of those the two
previous years. Plans are under way
for new stables for the accommoda-
ton of trotting stock; also for an up
to-date and commodious poultry
house, Many minor improvements
are being made which will greatly
facilitate the handling of the enor-
nous stock exhibits.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-29
Shrubb Fast at 20 Miles.

Alfred Shrubb, the English mid
die distance champion, proved his
ability to go II distance further than
Is miles in winning style, by defeat
ing Henri St. Yves, the Marathon
champion from France in their 20
mile race ON the Montreal A. A A.
grounds May 20. Shrubb won by a
lap and a quarter, about 800 yards
in the fast time of l hour "a minutes
and 25 seconds. St. Yves finished
out the race in l:56:24.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-29
Elijah " Is Returning.

The Rev. Frank W. Sanford, the
Shiloh " Holy Ghost and Us" leader,
is on his way to Shiloh from Jerusa-
lem, where he has been for two years.
Word that their leader is on his way
home after a long absence in the
Holy Land was received in Portland,
Maine, by some of his followers yes
terday One of the ships belonging
to the Shiloh fleet, the barkentine
Kingdom, which has been lying at
anchor in the lower harbor for over
year, is preparing for a voyage, but
her officers will not say where she is
going or where the voyage will
begin.
1t is said that Sandford is to take
colony of followers back with him
to the Holy Land, to found a relig-
ious colony there. During their
leaders absence in Europe the Shi-
lohites have not increased in num-
bers, and at times they have been
almost suffering for food and necessi-
ties of life. 1t is said that great
change in the policy and condition
Of the religious community at Shiloh
will occur when Sandford arrives
home.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-29

TX. The Vegetable Garden, its Sass, and
the Front Walk.
The garden near, abundance of good
sass
Brought forth in joy; modest strip Of
grass
Crept round the house and threatened,
day by day,
The old front walk to capture on its
way.
X. The Shed and the Grindstone.
Near by the horse barn, with an open
shed;
Which wagons sheltered, or betimes a
sled.
Here too, the workbench and rude tools
were found;
On grindstone here the ringing scythe
was ground.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-29
BURGLAR KILLED.
Unknown Man Entered Store at Hyde
Park.


An unknown D"F8Iar' VIII" WA"
shot saturday morning Willie "'-
temptll9 9 10 escape from 'lle S'"'e VI
w. d. roS"' "'o" at I c''cN' "''''-
out revealing ms lueh'l'y' lie was
Iolu CllaI lie 'ou'o loV llNe' 0o' G.
Piled that IL he recovered he Wo"ld
give ms halho' D"' 'll"' "'''er"'Se II
would make no dIllerei''e'
AS MISS 'lal'le FoSS' """S"'e' VI
the proprietor Oh lhe Slore' all" 'or
escort clyde brown were returning
from a o"hce' d man WAS Seo'' III '''e
store lighting matches. Other young
men VINO were at Inc "ail'e were
notified, and under the direction OF
Il. ). Page, son ol United States
Senator Carroll > rage t"ey haSIlly
obtained rifles an" reVoIVerS ana
surrounded the store Alter WaItIh8
about hlteen minutes the burglar
tried to make hIS exit by a rear VIM
dow. lie WAS "rdere" TO matt DuI
attempted I" make a "a'l Ior Tree
dom, ana Arrhle h'I''"g"' " rierN !"
Cheney ) drug store at MorrISVllle'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-29
WOODSTOCK NEWS.

At recent meeting at the Arts
and Crafts club a committee was
chosen to ascertain as nearly as prac-
ticable whether the people of this
vicinity are sufficiently interested in
and appreciative of the enterprise to
co operate for its continuance; and if
80 it appears perfectly practicable
to continue the benefits, which are
certainly appreciated by some Of the
citizens, through the coming year.
An increase of pension has been
allowed Enos Gingham of South
Woodstock, at the rate of $50 per
month from May Is, 1909.
The grass plots, with their young
trees, shrubs and flowers at the street
intersections, at the head of the park,
and other spots cared for by the
Woodstock Improvement society, are
noted with pleasure bya great many
people, and are especially we'll kept
tl,is year. This work was begun
several years ago, and is only part Of
what the society has done and is
doing for the neatness and beauty Of
the village.
Twenty-six children, who have
successfully passed their Sunday
school examinations will be admitted
to their first communion next Sunday
at 10 a. IN at the Church of Our
Lady of the Shows. In the evening
at 7.30 there will be the renewal of
baptismal vows, dedication to the
Blessed Virgin and benediction Of
the blessed sacrament. Friends of
the first communicants are cordially
invited to attend.
The Windsor journal says: Geo.
II. Mass of Woodstock was in town
Friday and made the Journal office IA
pleasant call. AIr. Mass is a florist
of more than local reputation. lie
has recently supplied the New York
colony with bedding out plants,
shrubbery, etc.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-29
a. 3. PINNEY
THE ELM TREE PRESS.

Part V. A Course of Study for Nor
NAL School Pupils in the Use of
Library. BY Margary L. ellison.
Illustrations. GA pages. 1000
copies. 1909.
Y. NJ. G. A., Windsor County, Ver-
mont, Small Town, Rural and
Community Work. The County
Committees Second Annual Re-
port. Three illustrations, 8 pages.
1000 copies. 1908.
Eczema, A breief account of being
overdone. Privately printed for
R. G. II. % pages. 100 copies
1908.
Manual Training. Printed for the
Arts and Crafts Club of Wood
stock, Vermont. II pages 2O0O
copies 1908.
The Congregational Church of Wood
stock, Vt. Centennial Anniver-
sary of the Church Building. 2
illustrations. "a pages. 800 cop
les. 1908.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-29
Ends Her Own Life.

Mrs Austin Templeton, aged IS
years, wife of a prominent farmer of
East Montpelier, committed suicide
about 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon
by taking carbolic acid.
Mrs. Templeton is survived by a
husband, two brothers, and two sis
ters. All her life had been passed
in East Montpelier.