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Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
KILLS TEN-YEAR-0LD GIRL
WHOM He TRIED TO COURT
Parents Order Russian from Their
Home and Precipitate Double
Tragedy

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 12.-Dorothy
Malakano@, 10-year-oid daughter of
Russians living at 1929 Carolina street,
was shot and instantly killed this
morning by Dmitri Treschenko, a
middle-aged Iaborer who had been
driven from the Malakanoff household
because he persisted in paying atten-
ton to the child
Treschenko, who also is a Russian,
lay in wait for the girl at the corner of
Twenty-second street and Potrero ave-
nue., and as she passed on her way to
school he drew a revolver and fired
twice, killing her instantly.
The murderer then turned the weap-
on on himself, sending a bullet into
his head. He was removed to the
emergency hospital, believed to be in a
dying condition.
Treschenko has for several weeks
been a boarder at the Malakanoff home
and was ordered to leave a day or two
ago, when the child's father and moth
er learned that he had attempted to
address unwelcome attentions to her.
Treschenko was removed to the
Lane hospital later in the day and it
was ascertaiped, through an operation,
that he has a slight chance for pecev-
cry. The bullet was found to have
shattered a portion of his skull, but
did not penetrate the BRAIN
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
TOXIC DELIGHTED AT NEWS
OF DEFEATED LEGISLATION
Rejection of Anti-Japanese Measures
by California Lawmakers Causes
Rejoicing

TOXIC, Feb. 12.-Lengthy cables con-
veying from correspondents in America
news of the rejection of anti-Japanese
legislation by the California legislature
have been received here with intense
satisfaction in official and business cir
cles, and publication of this fact, to-
getrer with expressions of favorable
opinion by President Roosevelt and by
governors of several states, has great
ly improved the situation. Resolutions
adopted in New York and in other
parts Of the United States were re-
ceived with similar appreciation.
The leading Japanese papers today
print editorial congratulations at the
outcome of the affair, and all Ameri-
cans residing in the empire are much
relieved.
At the official residence Of Count Ko-
mura tonight. there occurred the an
nuaI dinner celebrating the formation
of the Anglo-Japanese alliance.
There was a brilliant assemblage, in
cluding all the prominent British resi-
dents Of Toxic, officials of the foreign
office and other government depart
ments and Premier Katsura In his
address Count Komura dwelt particu
larly upon Japans appreciation OF the
benefit derived from the alliance be-
tween the two countries. SIR Claude
Macdonald, the British ambassador,
replied in terms equally felicitous.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
PLANS BETTER DEFENSE
OF DENMARK'S CAPITAL
Minister of War Introduces Bills to
Fortify Copenhagen and
Coast

COPENHAGEN, Feb. 12.-Bills pro-
viding for better sea and land defense
for Copenhagen and the coast Of Zee
land were introduced in the folkething
today by the minister of national de-
fense. The contemplated Notifications
involve an expenditure of something
over $11000,000 and construction of a
score of torpedo boats and half a
dozen submarines also is contemplated.
In introducing the bills the minister
referred to the necessity of Denmark
being in a position to preserve her neu-
trality under all circumstances, and it
was while peace prevailed, he said,
that the properly organized system of
defense could be created
Europe was passing through a period
of tension and unrest and during the
last generation the probability of Dan
ish waters becoming the scene of seri-
Gus conflicts in any war between the
great powers of Europe had come con-
siderably nearer
1t was proposed to raise the neces-
sary money by new income tax inn
posed on the richer section of the pop
ulation.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
COST OF LUMBER IN U. S.
AND CANADA IS DISCUSSED
Beard of Governors of National Aaso=
citation Meets in Wash
ington, .. c.

! WASHINGTON, Feb. IA confer
ence on lumber questions was held to-
day between the board of governors of
the National Lumber Manufacturers
association and representatives of or
ganized labor who have been attending
the national council of labor at the
department of commerce and labor.
They discussed the cost Of labor pro-
duction in this country in comparison
with Canada, where Japanese, Hindu
and Chinese labor is largely employed
in forests and in the lumber mills the
likelihood of a reduction of wages in
the lumber districts if congress re-
duced the duty on Canadian lumber,
and means for the conservation of the
lumber supply of America.
No definite|conclusions We're reached.
The discussion being informal, manu-
facturers asserted that between so and
20 per cent of the cost of lumber was
labor and that the demand for labor
by American lumber interests would
be increased materially by the admis-
sion of lumber free from Canada.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
OPPOSES PLAN TO OBTAIN
HETCH HETCHY WATER PLANT

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12-E. ]. Nc
Cutcheon of San Francisco, before the
senate committee on public lands to-
day, opposed legislation to permit the
city of San Francisco to exchange land
for an equal acreage in the Hetch-
Hetchy valley in order that the city
may provide its own water works.
He claimed the Spring Valley Water
company which he represents, has an
abundance of water to supply San Fran
cisco's needs, and that only additional
piping, which the company is ready to
provide, is needed. Former Mayor
Phelan of San Francisco was present
and will be given hearing later.
Former Mayor Phelan and Marsden
Marson, city engineer of San Francisco,
spoke in favor Of the exchange Of land,
claiming that the right to construct
the dam already received from the sec
retary Of the interior could be revoked
by any future secretary, an act of con-
gress being necessary to make it per-
manent.
The hearings We're concluded today
and at a meeting to be feId next
Wednesday the matter probably will
be referred to subcommittee.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
M'KINLAY SAYS PRESIDENT
DOES NOT TRUST JAPANESE
Congressman from California Quotes
Roosevelt as Providing Against
Treachery of Nation

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Feb. 12.-In
his address before the Lincoln club last
night Congressman Duncan E. McKin-
lay of California quoted President
Roosevelt as being distrustful of the
Japanese. Congressman McKinlay
said:
''phe president said to the California
congressman that we must preserve
cur lands for the white man and that
he was with US in our fight to bar Ash
attic labor
but said the president, Japan is
a powerful nation, and we don't know
what attitude her statesmen will as
sumo toward us
If the difficulty were with England
I would have a hundred years of pre-
cedent to guide my action. Nor would
the kaiser strike us in the back, but
would meet US on level ground and on
even terms.
But we cannot tell what this new
nation will do. You must be patient
and L will endeavor to negotiate a
treaty with Japan under which Japan
will herself hold back her people from
our continent -
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
CHINA CONGRATULATED ON
CRUSADE AGAINST OPIUM
Deputation Presents Tang Shao Hal
with Illuminated Address -Ex=
pressing Appreciation

LONDON, Feb. 12-An important
deputdtion from the United Anti
Opium society, headed by Sir Matthew
Dodsworth, president of the organiza-
ton, today presented Tang Shao Hal
with an Illuminated address expressing
their gratitude at the firm stand taken
by China in the suppression of the
opium habit.
Tang shao Hal is the special com
missioner of the Chinese government
now on tour Of the world. Replying,
Mr.. Tang said he had obtained his first
inspiration to labor against the opium
traffic when in America in the early
'70s. He outlined the subsequent eff
forts to wipe out the trade, until now
all the provincial viceroys agree with
him that the traffic could be stopped
in three years.
The Chinese government, he says,
greatly appreciated the cooperation of
the United States and Great Britain.
and he hoped the international COM
mission now in session in Shanghai
would be successful
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
CONSOLIDATION
FIGHT DEMANDS
UNITED EFFORT
LOS ANGELES DEMOCRATS AID
GREAT PROJECT
DEFEAT OF SAVAGE's AMEND
MENTs SOUGHT BYsMANY
Prominent Men from Los Angeles and
San Pedro Join Forces in Sac
ranento in Interests of
Harbor
Continued from Page one,

nection with the consolidation bill
Mr.. Fleming believes that action is de-
pendent on the attitude Of San Fran
ciSco's representation in the legisla-
ture toward the requests of Los An
geles.
"They have found Senator Savage
is one man against many" said Mr..
Fleming, Eand as they wish the help
of this section in voting their harbor
bonds believe they will find it to their
interest to accede to the request of
Los Angeles"
The assembly committee on COM
merce and navigation arrived in Los
Angeles yesterday and after spending
some time in looking over San Diego's
harbor the members will go to San
Pedro to investigate the Los Angeles
county status.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13

their desperation, cause them 10 be
published and they appeared In the
New York World
Rising in his place, Mr.. Rainey de-
clared that he had received no infor-
nation from either, source.
81 know nothing of any blackmail-
ers,'' he asserted. Neither have I re-
ceived any infOr1nation from the New
York World"
Will Have Opportunity
Mr.. Lowering coolly replied that Mr..
Rainey was to have full opportunity to
answer him.
Observing that Mr. Lowering was
reading his speech, Mr.. Rainey in
quired:
Did the gentleman prepare the man
uscript, or did William Nelson Crom-
we'll do so?'
EVERY word 1 prepared myself, nor
has he ever seen a word of it," Mr..
Lowering replied.
In the whole Panama transaction, Mr..
Lowering said, there were no secrets
Except such as suspicious minds have
conjured up or were inspired to inn
agine."A
IF there were no secrets" interjected
Mr.. Hitchcock of Nebraska, ''does the
gentleman justify the refusal of Will
liam Nelson Cromwell to answer ques-
tions put to him by the committee? ?"
Mr.. Lowering declared that Cromwell
answered every question that he was
at liberty to answer in faith to his
clients, but that since that time he had
kept nothing back.
Mr.. Cromwell, he said, did not profit
directly or indirectly for any part he
took in the matter beyond his moder-
ate fee.
Looking squareIy at Mr.. Rainey, Mr.
Lowering called on him, here and
now to produce hfs proofs.
Mr.. Rainey promised that at the first
opportunity he would make a reply that
would meet the challenge.
In a brief but fiery speech Mr.. Gaines
of Tennessee declared that in order to
get at the4 bottom of the case the
Rainey resolution should be passed.
"Get Mr.. Cromwell he exclaimed,
''to come before the committee and
clean his hands, and get Mr.. Rainey or
any one else. and bring them face to
face
Declaring that Mr.. Rainey's charges
should not be permitted to remain a
part of the permanent record of con-
gress, Mr.. Bannon of Ohio defended
President-elect Taft and his brother,
Charles P. Taft.
Through Mr.. McCreary of PennsyI-
vania William S. Harvey. whom Mr..
LheAtllOy ACLCA1Cd W DIS d llnduCld1 DuC-
cancer" entered a denial Of Mr.
Rainey's charges. 1t was in the form
of letter, which thee clerk was in
structed to read.
He had not proceeded far, however.
when Mr.. Bohier of Missouri objected
to the further reading of the letter be-
cause, he said, it imputed a falsehood
to member of the house
After the parliamentary procedure
in such q case had been threshed out
the chair held that the use by Mr..
Harvey of the words ''false state
ments" was 'unpafliamentary, and
directed that they be stricken from the
record.
Mr.. Fitzgerald of New York then OBJ
Jected to the reading of the letter at
all, and on the vote being taken the
house refused to hear it and adjourned.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
Eormer ninIomat Arrested

SANTIAGO, Chile. Feb. 12-Chan-
cellor Beckert of the German legation
at. Santiago has been arrested at Chill
Ian, capital of the province of Nuble.
The Office Of the German legation at
Santiago was destroyed by fire Feb
ruary 5. and in the ruins was found
the charred body Of a man. 1T was
believed at first Beckert had perished
in the flames, but subsequent examin-
alton showed that it was not Beckert,
that the man had been stabbed to
death and that $4,000 had been taken
from the office safe The murdered
man was a servant at the legation.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
TAFT TALKS TO
MANY NEGROES
BANQUET AT NEW ORLEANS Is
GRAND SUCCESS
ONE THOUSAND PERSONS PAY
$25 A PLATE
President=Elect Will Leave Louis
iana's Metropolis This Morning
for Observation-Disclosures
Deep Waterways
[By Associated Press.l

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 12-Presi-
dent-elect Taft devoted this morning
to the negro race, addressing large
crowd of them, and this afternoon to
leisure. Tonight he was the guest of
honor at a Creole banquet given at the
Grunewald hotel.
thousand citizens paid the assess
ment of $25 each for places at the
board and considerably over half Of
these were present
Although conferences during the day
were held between Mr.. Taft and Mr..
Hitchcock, his postmaster general, and
Treasurer Upham of the national Re-
publican committee, nothing definite
was obtainable regarding the undecid-
ed places in the cabinet.
The afternoon of the citys distin-
guished guest was spent at the Coun-
try club, which not only afforded the
opportunity, for select luncheon party
in which Mrs. Taft was also a partici-
pant, but a chance for what will doubt
less be the last game of golf Mr.. Taft
will indulge in for many months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taft will leave here
for Cincinnati at 9:2O tomorrow morn
ing, arriving in the latter city at 1: AS
p. m. Sunday. Monday afternoon the
president-elect will start for Wash
ington.
Governors Response
Governor Saunders, responding to
the toast Louisiana at the banquet
tonight, after extending hearty well
come to Mr. Taft, spoke in favor of
the federal government as settling the
maintenance of the levee system of the
Mississippi river and some of it's trib-
utarieS.
Cardinal Gibbons, who pronounced the
invocation, said:
THE people of the United States
have chosen for president a man whose
devotion to his country is not restricted
by state lines or by sectional bias, but
who loves his fellow citizens, whether
they come from the east or west, north
or south, who will be president of the
whole nation"
1t was after midnight when Mr.. Taft
was introduced to speak as lone Of
whom we expect more than any other
president ever has given to this coun-
try
AS to the deep waterway, Mr.. Taft
said he had been asked if congress
would consider the $500, 700 bond
issued at the extra session.
Il have to say" he remarked with
deliberation, that congress will con-
slider at its extra session what congress
chooses to consider"
He made it clear, however, that he
was earnestly interested in river i'm
provement Me gave his express ap-
proval of the bond issue, but indicated
it could hardly be looked for without
strong and earnest public sentiment to
impress the Importance of the project
on the mind of the law makers.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
Following Advice

Uncle Billy had taken his niece to
see the races. She had never been to
one before, and was quite inhocent, as
to the manner of betting, but she placed
bet on one of the horses in the first
race.
There seemed to be trouble with the
horse she played, for it turned ana
went in the opposite direction.
Look, Nellie, your money is gone,
for your horse has gone the other way. :
said her uncle.
''Oh, that is ali right Cousin Bob
told me to play him both ways" re-
piled his niece.-Harper's Weekly.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
Montanans Consider Exclusion

HELENA, Mont, Feb. IA memoir
ial to congress, praying against the re-
peal of the Asiatic exclusion act, was
introduced in the house today by Rep
resentative Norton, who moved that it
be referred to the committee on labor.
This was done, but not until . Demo-
cratic member from Madison county
had sent to the clerks desk ,and had
read a pseudo-telegram signed IT, r.
and dated at Washington, fnveighing
against action on this and other meas
ures on the ground that it might pre-
cipitate war with Japan.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
AFTER FIVE YEARS OF
RED TAPE, WOMAN IS
PAID 25 CENTS DUE HER

@ NEW YORK, Feb. I2-After five g
g years the city of New York will refund g
@ to Mrs. Mary Betz of Brooklyn 25 g
@ cents. Mrs. BetZ owns property which g
@ was benefited by improvements to g
g Prospect park, and it was discovered g
@ after an assessment had been levied e
g on her that she had been OVercharged 9
q 25 cents. q
9 Mrs. Betz did not seek to secure 8
g the money, but the controllers office o
@ insisted she should be paid. a
@ Hence, after great deal of red tape, .
9 resolution for the return of the g
@ money was passed yesterday. g
@ lit is estimated the procedure incl Z.
@ dental to the return of the money will 8
g cost the city $40 g
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
Gets MESSAGE from Fleet

NEW YORK, Feb IA wireless
message from the tender Yankton,
which is preceding the Atlantic battle
ship fleet now on it's way to Hampton
roads after it's cruise around the world,
was picked up shortly after o'clock
this morning by the wireless station
on Fire island. The message was as
follows: ''Yankton, D. m, Feb. III,
latitude 32.44 north, longitude 52O4
latitude S2.44 north, longitude 52.O4
weather; speed, 1015 knots. Cruise un-
eventfuL''
Go to the RIGHT. STORE FOR TT-thus
making your ad-raading PAY YOU
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
Prominent Man Arrested

DENVER, Colo, Feb. 12.--Charles o.
charleston. said to be a former member
of the Nebraska legislature and of the
Chicago board of aldermen, was ar
rested here today charged with numer-
Gus forgeries of checks. The checks in
all cases were for small amounts, never
running over SIS.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
Bridal coupIe Reaches London

LONDON, Feb. 12.-The earl and
countess of Granard arrived here to-
night after honeymoon spent in Paris
and drove from the railway station to
their residence in the royal carriage.
The earl of Granard married Miss
Beatrice Mills in New York last month.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
Careful

mo- said the candid kleptomaniac;
when I'm arrested for pilfering never
give my real name. 1t would compro-
mise too many people"
Indeed; and what is your name r.
inquired the magistrate.
John Smith. Philadelphia Inquirer
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
Anti-PooIroom Bill Adopted

HELENA, Mont, Feb. 12.-The SEN
ate today passed the anti-poolroom
measure and it now goes to the gov
ernor for his signature.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-05
REVERE-CoRNVILLE-

The weather is remarkably fine now
that everyone is done haying.
Ernest Rowell spent Sunday with
his parents here.
Fred Parkman and Willie Palmer
attended the dance at the town hall,
Friday night.
Mrs. Hattie (Smith) Poor and little
grandson of New York will spend the
month of August with her cousins,
Mrs. Pauline Palmer and Mrs. Emma
Locke.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Murray Of
Waterville spent Saturday and Sun
day with Mrs. Murray's brother, Per-
ley Priest and family. Mr.. Murray
started Wednesday for Washington
to attend the Alaska Yukon Exposi-
ton.
Miss Pearl Collins spent last week
with the family of A. r. Giles, who
at one time were residents of this
section, but are now living few
miles below Skowhegan.
Mr.. Myron Smith of Skowhegan,
called on friends here Monday.
Elfie Priest has regained her
strength sufficiently to be able to
walk few steps at time. 1t is con-
sidered by those who understand the
case, great miracle that she is living.
Miss Loantha Pike is attending the
School of Instruction for teachers at
Athens.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-05
JACkMAN.

George Henderson has gone to
Kineo where he expects to meet a
party that he is to guide.
Harry M. Wheeler, State Inspector
of free high schools, was at Moose
River post Office, Friday, where he
met the Moose river school board in
the interest of establishing Glass B
school.
w. 8. Moore had a narrow escape
last week from serious accident.
He was thrown from moving ma
chine which was drawn by pair of
spirited horses. One rein broke,
leaving him unable to control the
horses. They were caught by Lew
ellyn Moore just in time to prevent
Mr.. Moore from being cut by the
scythe.
Mrs. NJ. e. Holden and daughter
Emma, returned from Marion, We'd
nesday.
Abram Newton returned from
business trip to Bangor, Friday.
Fred Henderson, proprietor Of
Head Pond camps, reports good fish
ing, several lakers having been
caught there recently, one weighing
III pounds.
Grace Armstrong of st. George is
visiting Mrs. M. E. Holden.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-05
I-ARONE

The same forest worm which de-
foliated our trees last year, are again
with us and beeches and naples are
suffering in consequence.
The haying season for 1863 is prac-
tically closed in this vicinity and the
farmers report two thirds Of a crop.
Forrest Farley and family with
Ernest Brown OF Richmond and Leo
Winslow spent last Friday at North
Lake, Smithfield.
Miss Vira Sheaff has been stopping
at Skowhegan while she was taking
music lessons of Miss Bessie Allen.
Mrs. Kate Blaisdell and Miss Grace
are visiting friends in Stonington.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Atwood of
Boston are spending few weeks
with MIR. Atwoods sister Mrs. Chas.
Sheaff.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Ketchum of Nor
ridgewock were with Forrest Farley's
family over the Sabbath.
Ed Watson from California is visit
ing his sister Mrs. Clarence Durgin.
Earnest Brown returned Saturday
to his home in Richmond.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-05
Somerset Pomona.

Somerset County Pomona Grange
will convene with Victor Grange at
Fairfield Center, Tuesday, Aug. 10,
1909 at 10 a. m. with following pro-
gram after opening ceremonies:
Address of welcome, Owen A. Sal
ley; response, Sophia F. Marble;
song, choir; topic, Resolved, That
the farmers should not be satisfied
with the work of the 74th Legislature.
Discussion opened by A. H. Ellis,
Geo. F. Tibbetts, L. L. Allen, j. l..
Snow, Kate B. Ellis and Addie At
wood; duet, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Allen;
recitation, Winnie Keirstead; song,
Alice Kicker; select reading, Kate
Balentine; song, Ebbert Sawyer;
paper, Ellen L. Goodwin; the Fifth
Degree will be conferred in full form;
song, choir. Prof. E. F. Hitchins
will give talk about the Brown Tail
Moths which have recently appeared
in Madison. Closing ceremonies.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-05
DEN NISTOWN.

Mrs. W. j. Wilson and children of
Jackman have been visiting at Mrs.
Wilson's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
Graffte, the past week.
Edward Marcou, former resident
Of this place, but now of North Fair
field, was in town recently.
Miss Della Henderson, who has
been i'll the past week, is better.
Miss Evie Henderson has returned
home from Mrs. J. M. Boothby's,
whore she has been doing housework.
A. A. Graffte is cutting the hay on
the farm of Minnie Henry.
Miss Alice Childs of Brownville is
the guest Of her sister, Miss Florence
Childs.
Miss Sylvia Wilson is teaching the
Pelotte school.
Miss Mildred Newton has returned
home from Mrs. Rock Gilman's of
Jackman.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-05
CORNVILLE.

Mrs. Jennie Leighton and two
daughters, Mabel and Jeanette Of
Marlboro, Mass, are visiting Mr.: and
Mrs. c. T. Moody, for few weeks.
Miss Cora York was at home over
Sunday from Skowhegan, where she
Is at work.
Mrs. Elizabeth Moody died last
week at the home of her son, A. X.
Moody.
Priv. Howard Herrin of Co. E, End
regt., of Skowhegan is attending the
annual muster of the n. G. S. Nj. held
in Augusta for the-next ten days.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. Herrin and Mrs.
Bessie Dyer took supper at Forrest
Herrin's last Saturday night.
Some of the farmers are done hay
ing and the rest are improving this
nice hay weather at great rate.
Misses Gertrude T. Brown and
Louise Huth of Brorx. New York,
returned home last Saturday, after
two weeks visit at the home OF Ora
Harville.