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Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-16
PROBE REVEALS
AMAZING THEFT
CHARLES WARRINER'S PAST
INVESTIGATED
Defalcations of Confessed Embezzler
May Far Exceed Amount of
$643,o 600, Now Known to
Be Missing
[By Associated Press.l

CINCINNATI, Nov 15.-Charles L..
Warriner, former treasurer of the Big
Four railroad, was indicted today by
the grand jury on two charges of
grand larceny and eplbezzlement in
the amount of $4,000 on each count.
While $643,000 is known to have been
stolen, the startling fact was deveI-
oped by today's proceedings that the
company's cash books prior to 1905
have disappeared and that it will never
be possible to tell the full amount Of
the giant defalcation.
The comparatively small amount up
on which Warriner was indicted rep
resents the latest known theft. 1t mas
been placed at these figures, so that
if conviction fails the railroad authorl-
ties may proceed on any other OF the
numerous thefts. This means that the
prosecution may be maintained indeh-
nitely.
Amazing figures were represented to-
day showing the progress OF the thetts
for the last five years The shortage
thus estimated follows: 1905, $5S,O0O;
1906, $59,OOOi 1907, 100000; 1908, $4,000;
1899, $4,000.
Total for five years, $322,OO0.
OF this sum- Warmer claims to have
maid S4OO a month to each of two per-
sons in the form of blackmail. The
rest, he alleges, he lost in speculation.
BY far the most interesting person
to appear before the grand jury today
was Mrs. Jeanette Stewart-Ford, the
woman whose connections with the
case Is still a mystery. After she had
given her evidence she declared she
1, he fNa1 1nR-
mite statements she has already made
public.
After the grand jury had adjourned
for the day, Prosecutor Hunt an
nounced that Warmer would be sum-
moned as a witness to give evidence
against those he accuses of black
mail.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-16
MONEY SENT TO UTAH is
TRACED TO BANK R0BBER

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 15.-
The legal owner of $2410 received by
Charles G. Price of Ogden in the mail
last December has been found.
The currency was wrapped in a news
paper addressed to Charles Price.
Charles q. Price, the recipient, was
expecting no money in this form, so
he made the facts public and put the
cash in the bank
1t was learned later that V. c. Wells
had mailed the currency after robbing
the East Side bank of Portland, Ore.
The bank began action to recover the
S2410 from Charles G. Price and the
ogden bank.
Judge Morris in the federal court to-
day gave the East Side bank Judgment
for the amount with interest from the
date the first demand for it was made.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-16
CHINESE BARON ARRIVES
TO MAKE INVESTIGATION
Liang Kuei Son of the Late Eminent
Grand Secretary, Visitor at
Washington

WASHINGTON, Nov. Is. - Baron
Liang Kuei, son Of the late eminent
Grand Secretary Jung Lu and brother
in-law Of his imperial highDess prince
regent of China, arrived in Washing
ton today
Baron Liang is commissioned by the
prince regent to Investigate and report
upon topics connected with govern
ment reforms, finance and other sub
jects of import to China.
The baron is accompanied by Sung
Fhan, a secretary of the imperial
household, and Chang Hung Men, eX-
pectant sub-prefect
The party was met in the president S
suit at the Union station by Percival
Heitzleman, representing the depart
ment of state.
The party, surrounded by detaeh-
ment of mounted police, was escorted
to the Arlington hotel.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-16
SAYS FUTURE GENERATION
WILL HONOR ROCKEFELLER

NEW YORK, Nov 15.--In comment
ing on the opposition of Bishop Can
dler to accepting the Rockefeller gift
for stamping out the hookworm in the
south, the Rev. r. S. Macarthur de-
clares that John D. Rockefeller is to
be highly honored.
For his gifts to education, to med
ical discovery and to his distinctive
religious work, unborn generations
will rise up to honor Rockefeller's
name when all his critics are in for
gotten graves" said DR.. Macarthur.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-16
Noted Inventor Dies

DENVER, Nov. 15.-John r. Moffitt,
an inventor of international reputa-
ton, died at his home here yesterday,
aged 81 years. One Of his principal in
ventions is the modern threshing ma
chine, which he invented in 1851. Mr..
Mofitt was born on a farm near Can
ton, Ohio. He is survived by n widow,
two daughters and a son. The son is
in business in San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-16
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION
RESULTS IN $4,000 FIRE

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15.-The plant of
the Freygang Printing company on Howard
street was ruined by fire tonight the loss
being estimated at $40 900.
The flames started in the basement originat-
ing it is believed from spontaneous combus-
tion. Firms occupying adjoining structures
suffered damage from water ann smoke. Four
fremen were slightly injured by flying glass.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-16
DAUGHTER OF GEN. LAUCK
GIVEN DIVORCE SECRETLY

SACRAMENTO, Nov. .15.-Vida p.
Lawson, a daughter of Adjutant Gen
eral j. b. Lauck, executive head of
the National Guard, was secretly di-
vorced from George ]. Lawson today
by Superior Judge Post. Failure to
provide was the cause of the COM
plant. Gen. Lauck was the only wit
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-16
To Bore Long Tunnel

FORT COLLINS Colo, Nov. 15.--Welling-
ton Hlbbard of the Laramie-Poudr Irrlga-
ton company announced today that con-
tracts had been let for boring a 12,000-foot
tunnel through Green mountain by which
waters of the Laramie river will be brought
into Cache La Poudre basin irrigating 15O,-
600 acres. The tunnel will cost s750,000.
Work will begin within two weeks.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-16
Potato Crop Destroyed by Frost

BELLINGHAM, Wash, Nov. TO-
Half of the potato crop remaining in
the ground was destroyed by freezing
last night. Much colder weather is in
dicated tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-16
no CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Iaplets'
Druggists refund money If 1t fails to cure.
e. W. GROVES signature is on each box. Zoe
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-16
ORIENTAL PACT
GIVEN SUPPORT
CHINESE-JAPANESE TREATY Is
DECLARED GOOD
PRINCIPLE OF OPEN DOOR is NOT
VIOLATED
State Department at Washington
Issues Statement Relative to
Agreements Made Between
Two Great Powers
tBy Associated Press ]

WASHINGTON. Nov. 15.-Recent
treaties entered into by China and
Japan as to the operation of coal mines
along the South Manchurian railway
and the Antung Mukden railway do
not create monopolies and, hence, are
not violations of the open door, or
the equal opportunity" principles, to
the observance of which all Leading
powers are pledged.
This is the conclusion reached by
the state department after long ana
careful investigation of the questions
involved
The department today issued the
following statement:
an view of the widespread publicity
of the statement that the recent chi
nese-Japanese agreement relating 10
Manchuria created for Chinese and
Japanese subjects a monopoly to carry
on mining operations along the South
Manchurian railway and Antuhg-
Mukden railway, which would exclude
Americans from an extensive neld OF
Industrial enterprise, inquiry has been
made of the two signatory powers and
official assurance has been gained from
each to the effect that no such eX-
elusive claim to mining rights was m
tended by the agreement, and that II
minerals are found by Americans ana
others within the designated territory
no objection will be made to their
working mines under concessions
granted by China-the whole scope
and purpose of the agreement being
that any operation by Chinese ana
Japanese subjects of the mines wltnln
the territory mentioned should be joint
as between thmselves.
0The above assurance confirms the
conclusion already reached by the de-
partment as result of its careful
study Of the agreement in the light OF
related and contextual evidence
Secretary Knox has reached con-
clusion commended in diplomatic cir
cles as fair and statesmanlike, and as
of great importance In view OF the
"explosive" possibilities Of tie sltua-
tion.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-16
VIII Not Decide

Whether other provisions of the
treaties the state department Is con-
sidering are possibly inimical to Amer
lean interests, the department Is non
committai. But from the fact that
the provision as to the operation oi
the mines was regarded as possibly
containing the best grounds for com
plaint, It seems reasonable TO oelleVe
that other features of the treaties VIII
not, for the present at least be brought
in question.
The conventions were signed at Pc
king on September 4 By China and
Japan. one referred to the district OF
Chientao. Two questions were in
volved, first, as to the territory itself
and second as to jurisdictions or ko'
reans inhabiting the territory.
Japan yielded to China on botf
points. At the same time China opened
several places to the residence and
trade of foreigners and confirmed the
vested rights of Koreans already lfVine
on agricultural lands within the dis
trict.
China undertakes to build the Chang
chun- Kirin railway to connect with the
Korean system at Hoiryong on the
same terms as the Changchun-K Kirir
railway itself, namely, with joint Chi
nese and japanese capital. The date
of beginning llle WoTh OL Noiobi dNbAoi
is left undetermined.
japanese military and civil officers
other than regular consular officials
are to be withdrawn from the district
The other conventions relate to rail-
ways and mines. China agrees that II
the event of undertaking to construct
railway between Hinmintun anc
Fakumen it will consult with Japan.
The original project for the con-
struction of this line was a British en-
terprise.
Coal mines at Fushun and Yenta
connected with the Manchurian rail-
way are to be worked by Japan sub
feet to China's sovereign rights in the
form of a royalty upon the output.
The extent of the mines Is to be de-
limited by a joint commission.
Japan permits the Peking- -Mukder
railway (Chinese) to cross the South
Manchurian railway in order to extend
to the city wall of Mukden. Both sta
tions are now a mile from the wall.
No mention is made of the question
of railway guards.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-04
Uses Of Table oi:cIoth.

Considering the triflng outlay to be
gin with. there is nothing to compare
With the table o;lcloth as a laborsaver
To begin with the kitchen: After
YOU have covered your work with It.
line each drawer in the kitchen and
pantry: then get the pretty scalloped
kind and use instead Of paper on your
l.antry shelyeE. oilcloth will make
bibs for the children and napkins to
put under their plates; pink each
piece neatly. Put squares OF oilcloth
under the tab'.cloth wheer hot dishes
are placed. II you use an oil heater,
have some boards fastened together,
cover with dn7k colored oilcloth and
Ilace cas.ors underneath. ~
Ollcloth also makes neat washstand
covers and spl1shers fer The servants
or boys room. Instead Of taking down
your screen doors mex. iall, get dark
Green oilcloth and tack On the doors
over the wire end brass headed taeks
md you will not be ashamed Of your
storm door. TX,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-04
hi
CElatter-


lsSready tos 90 10 bed al a NJ
Even the 81 tier Of her sleeping ID
"a Important thing 2for her. She viii
Wantjto sleep s6indly and without dis
comfort. j! n u
The girl who sleeps as though she
we're sutfocatirg will waken the; next
morning with tired lines 5in her face
md with circles beneath her eyes.
The room must be cool aud sweet and
the bed clothing must be Just warm
enough. y. !, i,5 j
Z To ,ull the tied one to Z slumber
there Is nothing like the olor Of layen.
der fowela. The sheeta and pillow
cases should be kept in lavender. and
on very sitting nights Tie strongest
e thu sheets. those that have laid di;
,reetly, upon the lavender pads, should
Re brought GU. and spread upon the
led.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-04
Reassl5 IND D. cEsb COR He
~.
WORLD OF w OMEN. B

Icpms Be1utys Hints ~ Vinegar and
Toilet Yater;When Used insM Modern.
HON KeepI tho Skin and Flesh Firm
- fmcnds Meal Sio5 One of the Best
and slmples. Thlnsa for Cleansing
IS Tho Flesh N ~ sS3$;s
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-04
New Materials.

Materials w,ven in stripes Of sell
color are among the smartest Of all
things at pres ut. A pretty costume
for a schoolgirl was of this sort, In
handsome shade Of bile, with piping
IT soutacle. Tie frocl took the form
Of an oyerdress and could be worn
with any gulmi,t.
Plalde and checked materials were
never LOWER than at the present time.
A simple ar! charming coat for a
little girl Is Of dark red cloth, trim.
ned with blacl: braid and black fur.
The fiat revers, turned back cuffs and
collar are Of the fur. which Is very
nopular trimming this year. Velvet
might lie used in place as trimming.
Mixtures are most popular for every.
d.y coats for children and plain clothes
ior dressy occasions.
A clever rother made her little
girls smart winter coats of caracul
doth. The coats. were cut long, and
senu-httlug, reached to the hem OF the
SKIRT, and were double breasted, fas'
tening with beautiful pearl buttons.
Girls blouse dresses, made OF
tenvy tw,lled blue serge. are very
smart maize with perfectly plain shirt.
waists and frl! plated skirts. The
hloust! or skirt is cut high at the neck
and fastens a. the left side with a
simple hem finish. There is pocket
ut one side Of the front Of the blouse.
The. skirt has a box plait IN front and
Lack, and otherwise is Illt-plalted.
A huge automobile nun has a spe-
,ially constructed pocket for carrying
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-04
! Household Hints.

- e. q . Il. IS
It Is not generally known, but to
prevent cakes from burning, place a
li!tle bran at tie bottom OF the tins,
Rub the white spots 'nlhde by wet OF
hot dishes on yuur polished tables with
spirits Of camnhor. II will remove
hem ~ 4. III .3.
If one wishes a little stiffness in
The veil which is being washed. add
tiny bit Of s.gar to the rinsing wa,
ter. 4 AZ
1nen stretch the filmy substance in
a doorway, whore It will have a free
current Of air as It dries. .a.
To remove stains Of long standing
from marble mix one gill each Of soap.
suds and oxgall and half a gill Of
tnrpentine. y
Then add as much fuller's earth as
will make a paste and .lub It on The
stains. a .,r..}}'
Leave It on few days and then
wipe. off. It may be necessary to re-
reat the operation.
Ugly marks caused by splits or
cracked places in furniture are easily
:lled In with beeswax and the mark
Is never detected.
In fact, this is how furniture deal.
ers cover such hlemishes.
First, slightly soften the beesway
until It Is like putty. then press firmly
into the cracks and smooth evenly
with a thin knife. f,.1t N,
Sandparer over the surrounding
wood and WORK the dust into the bees.
wax. This gives a wool finish, or
color, and ,whar tho furniture Is var.
nlshed you will look in vain for the
blemishes.
"a It Is better than putty, since putty;
soon dries, clumbles and falls out,
while beeswax will remain forever
Just where 1t Is placed
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-04

BIZ. cclIar.


a eoliaT that RIlI ainsst tata the
mace d sfnrs piece fof3 ne neck md
one TINT wit assured II prove Il scdm.
fort for the cocl days Isl taei directoire,
. smart conf elton which alups any:
one can fashion. Y a d Il q s3sis
II is simply 4 vide band Sot satin
trimmed with closely set narrow bands
Ct any long haired fur, preferably
black maj ten, and on either edge is
set twolnch vide box.plaited satin
ribbon ruche, which may be furedged
Or not according to fancy. III AS 8ji5
The ends are finished with large
rosettes of sctin ribon, from which
hang long ends. f:i
II II II As desired to make the direc.
toire collar a degree moro elaborate q
white lace jabot may be substituted
for the ribbon ends. IA !5;,s
This will serve to ill in any space
left exposed By the Jacket fronts.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-04

ASSylnegarE and toilet waters are
! both llco oHc, they act as astringents
ind keep the shin and flesh arm, used
n III moderation 4 Our trouble IS that a
aonlan applies either or both at the
WRONG time. II the; face is q mass o.
Dtackheads & any sort Of astrlngent
Y enty makes Ut worse; but X the skin
d ii perfectly clean, but feels loose and
daby. lit can receive o liberal dose Of
/ anys good cologne or toilet vinegar with
good results, There are standard max.
s$ars Of toIlet preparations whose name
& - sa guarantee and goods carried By
& an Sirst.c class shops where such arti.
A clesS are tcS be found. tsE
One Of the best and simplest cleans.
Ing agents wien one does not feel
Il able $to$ always use cold cream Is al;
.nond mea,. In ZONE parta Of the coun'
\ tryS nothing lis considered better than
pIain corn, meal. Bowls OF 1t are found
Stn The sw ashstands OF careful women,
and IL is used both to soften the wat.
serI and to cleanse the face. 1t Is also
n s1idf to soften the skin. y
scr1tin Of the back takes 80 little
time and Is 8, easy 10 do that there
u Is no excuse for! anyone to complain
Chat they iwer r"in a hurry" A turn
i On the ;heel, "a twist Of the mirror, tthe
deed iis done, and milady may sally
forth conscious that from, every view
Y she lis neat and clean cut
To- keep the blood in perfect circu.
4 Iation there Is no better aid than bith.
ling. Il Use q Turkish towel mitten for
\ the ssruboff AMI a buck or turkish tow
VII for; a vigorous after rub. This Is
most beneficial as tonic bath. A
I'ttle salt: added sometimes gives good
results to those in poor health. a
5ssfiF AT night the girl who wants to look
pretty AFTER wearing days work
tprays sher$face with very hot water,
which she uses literally.
v IA; small bath spray Gun be attached
4 10 the warm water faucet, suggests the
washington Star, and Nth its aid the
4 Fiji; can spray her face until the flesh
SEtingleg. No matter how warm and tir.
\, "a she may feel this will refresh her
4 and sEleaye the sldn cool and bright
y looking "
va STht1 comes the liberal application
gofS q good face cream THEN, finally.
when the girl has taken OF all super,
SSGuous cream With q bit OF linen. sh.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-04
Watch Jardinieres.

A mistake that causes many failures
in growing palms, ferns and other
plants that are. stood in jardinieres is
mat the water which drains through
he earth and the hole in the bottom
Of the earthenNare pot Ia. allowed to
sccunlulate in the jartliniere.
In this way q plant is often soaked
IN water for days at a time and nat.
urally It becomes. soggy and sickly.
AN easySway to overcome this diff
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-04
To Make a Desk.

IN these days OF bathrooms, com,
modes are very often In the way. Here
- how n make Il very useful drs',
from one. Remove the towel rail, then
cut out the small cupboard, cut right
through to the bottom, front and back.
] his makes an opening for the knees
when sitting at the desk. Then var.
nlsh or stain al! over; cover the top
with o large tlottlng pad. You WI
be surprised at he pretty piece Of fur.
nIturc this makes. is'
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-04

mp tWo tsblesI oonfuis Of sturpe ntine
tsateI Hi null goap Is dissolyed:
nov xrins III ~ thss nom cod VI,
ter INTO not sadsi, punch them down
and have water enough 70 Just cover;
Il OAK one hour - then Srub$ out, putting
themIin % a tub Of hot water, and last
III into bluing wat The ScIothesswtll
white and even much stained
pettIooats and Kitchen towels require
very slight rubbing: n q
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-04

.nlty II 6ut Il sliEltel lt.as j ,l.ai
hss ilee mt I'M i
from 10 jardInier and nIpe ont iii
molstnrs That has dtafEed tiirough.
|fMg 1ay seem IKE: trouble. but II il
not half tde hother q sdickerine WITH
|sicklyi plants.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-04
An Easy Way to Wash.

Soak clothes in cod water ono
hour; longer Il eonv> nlent. For an
ordinary wash put two cups Of grated
into . tub ard half fill with boiling
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-04
SOL 10 Hampton III, aIn,s.ltu.e.

sPHILADELp HrA. Feb. i - Under
The; WIN Of the lrte ;Mary. Lewis. Of thia
sity. probsted to-day, $50 900 is given
70 the Hampton Normal and Agricul.
tural Institute. Fat Hampton, Va The
will dfsposes of, a large Estate and a
total of $4,000 Is given TO charities,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-02
BALLENGEE
PRESIDENT
Of COUNCIL
Republican Elected by Is to
L. Six Democrats Alb
sent and Two Of Other
Party.
BAlLENGEE MAKES NEAT SPEECH
Work, He Says TO Eliminate
Party Feeling Among
City Fathers.

Electing s. l.. Bailengec. Republi-
can. ak president. over +. j. Brown.
Democrat. fact which vas brought
about by the fact that out OF tho
eighteen Democrats of the new body
only twelve were present and out of
the eighteen Republicans sixteen
were present. constituted tha prtn-
cipal work accomplished last niKht
by the city council. recently elected
under the new bipartisan charter.
This was the first meeting OF the
new council and following a brief
discussion OF the new charter and
the adoption or resolutions providing
for the appointment OF several COM
miitees to confer with the Board OF
Affairs. the council adjourned TO
meet again next Monday night At y
O'Clock.
When the resalt of the t4enty-
eight ballots cast for the selection
OF a president was announced Mr..
Ballengee took the chair and In a
neat and brief speech said that he
could not express his appreciation
or the honor conferred upon him.
lie declared that now the bipartisan
charter was in effect he hoped that
all party feeling would be eleimina-
tel and that the Republicans and
Democrats would work together har-
moniously.
In the past, the new president
asserted, dirty" politics have been
regretable fact and he is conf
deaf that in the future this will be
done away with. He concluded by
again thanking the body for the
honor conferred and took his seat.
Acting upon suggestion OF Coun-
Gilman w. r.. McArtor President
}allenSee appointed the following
members to confer with him I'm con-
hection with selecting committees to
confer with the various heads Of the
municipal departments OF the Board
or Affairs: Democrats---AI. q. Wit
ten ald w. T.. McArtor. Republicans
CONTINUED on fourth pagey
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-02
Both Sides are Strong and
Any Move Will Precipi-
tate a Fight With Cars
Troops. i
ONLY SEVENTEEN MILES APART
Alarm Spreading Rapidly
Along the Frontier of
Persia is Report

London, June 2.--Mcssages from
Tabriz today sag that rac Turkish
troops have colplcted the occupa-
ton of urumia. Salinas, and Kohl.
In the Azerbaijan province. ana arr
intrenehing themselves in antelope
lion OF clash with thu Russia
soldiers now quartered IN Tabriz.
Constantinople dispatches quo'e
the Turkish foreign office az decl,
'ng that the occupation Is merely ion
the purpose OF defending Turke
interest In the territory known ai
the Persian Do. Ter" IL is bell "
ed here, however, that the tn ks
VIII attempt to check n Russian a.
vance. .W
Russia and Turkey have about
$4,000 soldiers. equally q vfled. I'm
northwestern Persia. The oppo ing
forces are not more than seventy
miles apart, and clash may come
at amy moment. The English foreign
office Is secretly pleased at tho re-
sistanee Russia Is meeting, as 1t IS
reared here that Russia has effected
her long intended land giab I'm yio-.
lation OF the Anglo-Russ.an compact.
NO confirmation has becn receive
or the report that Persian NOLAN
medans are massacreeing the Chris
tian population throughout the dis
turbed region, as a protest against
the Russian occupation.
Satar Kahn and his revolutlonar;
followers, who for months held Ia.
Driz against the loyalist forces, arc
still sheltered I'm the Turkish con
sulate at Tabriz. In defiance O. tn,
Russian demands that they surren-
der on the ground that they f.
mentei the anti-Russian agitation.