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Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
PROMOTER MUST
ANSWER CHARGE
GET RICH QUICK SCHEME IS
BLIGHTED
Man Reported to Have Sold Large
Blocks of Property in Hypo-
theticaI Colony Is Placed
In jail
[By Associated Press ]

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2S.-John
Adolph Miller, president of the Co.
operative Colonization society of Cali
fornia, was arrested today on a charge
The trio makes one of the strongest
mitted In connection with the promo
tion of the FL Primo colony in Men
docino county. In default of $4,000 bail
he was sent to prison.
The arrest was made o. complaint
of Lewis Van Hove, a restaurant man,
who says he was induced by Miller to
sell his establishment at auction and
invest the proceeds, nearly $4,000, in
the colony which he was told con-
sisted of 10000 acres of valuable land
on which were hotels, mills, walnut
groves, cattle and alfalfa.
After being made a director in the
company he went to Mendocino county
and discovered all 1t possessed was an
option on a small tract of land owned
by the Western Cattle company.
Detectives placed on the case en-
trapped Miller into making similar
proposition to them and the arrest fol-
lowed this verification of Van Hove's
story.
Numerous other persons with charges
of similar nature have come forward
and the police say the books of Millers
concern show that more than 800 peo-
pie have been induced by him to part
with from 500 to $4,000 each.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
rBy Associated Press.l

ARDEN, N. Y, Aug. 2S.-Evidence
began to collect today that prepara-
tions were under way at the home of
e. II. Hartman for some unusual
event.
Whether this event is a surgical
operation or only n consultation Of
physicians, or whether the apparently
significant happenings of the last
twenty-four hours have no bearing at
all upon the physical condition of the
railroad magnate, is something at this
time that cannot be definitely settled
by those outside the Hartman house.
hold
There was no atmosphere of excite
ment about the house or estate yes
terday.
Mr.. Hartman, they say walks about
the house without support.
The most satisfactory first-hand re
port on Harriman's condition coming
from anyone outside the household has
been obtained from the Rev. j. II. Nc
Guinus, rector of the Episcopal church
at Chester, who passed more than an
hour with Mr.. Hartman yesterday.
Found Magnate Better
when | drove over to Mr.. Harri-
mans home," said the clergyman, II
feared | should not be able to see him
on account of alarming reports of his
condition. On the contrary, | found
him looking much better than / ex-
pected. His handshake is firm and to
me he looks better than when he went
to Europe
DR.. McGunus absolutely refused to
tell whether he. saw anything during
his visit that would confirm reports of
a possible pending operation.
Jacob IL. Schiff was brought down
from the Hartman house this after
noon in an automobile and caught the
LAS train from here for New York city.
He said he had a talk with Mr.. Har
riman, and denied that he was in such
condition that an operation was neces-
sary.
No operation was contemplated, Mr..
Schiff said
Mr.. Hartman was in good spirits
and feeling pretty well,' said Mr..
Schiff.
Draw Gordon Closer
The Importance attached to Mr.,
Schiffs visit was shown by the fact
that a through express train was
stopped at Arden today to permit the
banker to alight. This was done at the
estate, who three hours later returned
with an automobile to meet this train
when it stopped at Arden,
Mr.. Schiff stepped off the train and
was driven up the steep road leading
to the Hartman house. Mr.. Schiff re-
mained only a short time in the house
The circle around Mr. Hartman was
drawn today closer than ever. William
Mcclellan, the superintendent of the
Hartman dairies, drove to the post
office and general store and gave orders
that no newspaper men or strangers
should be allowed to use the telephone.
This order, it was found, applied to
the whole line The telephones in Ar
den and Turner are all on this line,
which is a private one under Mr.. Nc
CONTINUED on Page Ten)
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
STROUD ARDEN
WITH MYSTERY
EMPLOYEES GUARD MAGNATE
FROM PUBLIC
Only Rumors Come Out from Mansion
of Railroad King, Although
Visitors Say He Is
Looking Well

ARDEN. n. Y, Aug. 2S.-Edward II.
Hartman, notwithstanding the furry
Of yesterday. Is not to undergo a surgical
operation at present. Aside from this
decision the most important incident
bearing upon his Illness today was q
visit from Jacob II. SchiT, the New
York banker, the first prominent figure
in the financial world to see Mr.. Har-
riman since his return from Europe. Mr.
SchiG came apparently with the idea of
ascertainlng just how I'll Mr.. Hartman
Is. He did not talk business, and when
he left ho said; "Mr. Hartman is bet
ter"
On authority that could not be con-
firmed IL was learned that after a con-
sultatiOn physicians reported today to
the family and to the interests in Wall
street most deeply concerned 1t was best
to let the patient make full trial of
tho "after cure"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
BULLETS FIRED IN
SUICIDE PACT FAIL
TO RESULT IN DEATH

NEW YORK, Aug. 2S-"The blindness
of love" will be sad truth for the
young Brooklyn couple who attempted to
leave this life through suicide past.
The bullet which was fred into Florence
Woods head will cause her TO lose her
sight in at least one eye, and the other
bullet has a similar fate In store for her
sweetheart, Frank Williamson.
While williamson declares he shot the
girl before shooting himself, the police
believe Miss Wood fired the shot at her
self and then Williamson took the
weapon from her and endeavOred to full
fill the agreement between them by
shooting himself. One bright spot looms
up out of the tragedy, and that is that
both will recover and as each declares
undying love II is likely that they will
marry "and live happily ever after"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
LOAN SWINDLER is HELD
ON COMPLAINT OF FARMERS
Second Financier Arrested for Alleged
Unlawful Scheme Whereby He
Gained $4,000

VANCOUVER, B. c.. Aug. 2S.-W. w.
Smith, who is alleged to have swindled
Oregon, Idaho and eastern Washington
farmers out of more than $4,000 by
agreeing to make loans on their prop
erty and then collecting fee of 1
per cent of the promised loan, which
was never made, was arrested here last
night.
In Seattle Smith wore a heavy head
of hair and a pointed beard. Here he
was quite bald and smooth shaven. He
was about to begin business in Van
couver as the Death Valley Grubstake
company, when arrested.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
tBy Associated Press.1

SEATTLE, Aug. 2S.--The National
Conservation congress today adopted
the water rights resolution of the ma
jority of the committee.
This is the resolution championed by
former Governor George C. Pardee of
California and favored by Chief Fores-
ter Clifford Pinchot,
The resolution is similar to that
adopted by the recent Irrigation con-
federal government ought to limit
grants of water rights to a reasonable
definite time and exact an annual tax
on them. The resolution was drawn by
DR.. w. ]. MCGEE, the saltwater ex-
pert.
Judge Hanford introduced a resolu-
tion, which he offered as a substitute,
setting forth 1t was the promise of land
and water rights that drew the settlers
to the west and that it was the same
attraction that is now developing it.
Governor Pardee and Judge Hanford
led the respective sides in the debate
on the floor of the congress today. The
majority for the MCGEE resolution was
large. Other resolutions adopted in
dorse the forestry and reclamation
bureaus, recommend the creation of a
national bureau Of mines, indorSe the
National Conservation commission and
urges congress to make an appropria-
tion to carry on the commission work
and favor admission of Arizona and
New Mexico as states.
Form Permanent Organization
The congress formed permanent or
ganization and elected these officers:
ACKNOWLEDGMENT n. Baker of Bal
timore, Md.
Wash.
Executive committee-J. d. White,
Missouri; Libert p. Bailey, New York;
J. N. Teal Portland, Ore; j. e. Hardt-
ner, louisiana w. J. Fleming Jones,
New Mexico; A. b. Farquhar York,
Pa. Mrs. j. Ellen Foster, Washington;
Thomas Burke, Seattle.
The last days session of the con-
gress opened in the Fine Arts hall at
the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition
today, with delegates anxious to hurry
through with the set program and to
take up the report of the committee
on resolutions, which has furnished the
only opportunity for hostilities be-
tween the supporters of the Pinchot
and Ballinger policies since the con-
gress opened Thursday morning.
The majority of the committee re-
ported a resolution to the effect that
the government ought to limit grants
and water rights to a reasonable and
definite time and fix an annual tax
upon them.
Pardee Supports Resolution
The resolution, which was patterned
after one made by the national irri-
cation congress at it's recent meeting
in Spokane, found an ardent advocate
in former Governor George c. Pardee
of California, who had been one of the
leading supporters of the policies of
Chief Forester Pinchot, while United
States District Judge Hanford of Seat
tie took an active part in opposing the
resolution.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
SHOULD LIMIT
WATER RIGHTS
CONGRESS ADOPTS COMMIT
TEE RESOLUTION
Former Governor Pardee of California
Is Stanch Supporter of Pinchots
Policies Regarding Resources
and Opposes Measure

SEATTLE, Aug. 2S.-The national
conservation congress today effected a
permanent organization, adopted n radi-
cal water right resolution after vigOr-
GUS debate in which Outspoken senti-
ment was expressed by a majority of the
delegates. listened to addresses by Sec
retary of the Interior Ballinger, Francis
J. Heney, the San Francisco prosecutor,
and by Chief Forester Clifford Plnchot,
and adjourned.
Secretary Ballinger arrived this after
noon from eastern Washington. Mr..
Ballinger was escorted at once to the
convention at the Alaska Yukon Pacific
exposition, where he spoke for few
minutes.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
EASTERN

Californian elected vice president of con-
vention of attorneys general OF states of
union held in New York.
Boiler explodes at Carthage. Mo, and two
men are killed and one fatally wounded.
Bullets fired in suicide pact between
sweethearts in New York fail to accomplish
result intended.
Minor officials of Pressed Steel Car COM
pany's works al McKee's Rocks, Pa, receive
cards threatening them with death.
Assistant Secretary McHarg of depart
ment of commerce and labor severely crtl-
cizes forestry and reclamation branches in
west
Only rumors come from mansion of Har-
riman, but visitors report him improved.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
Ships Second officer Drowned

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2S.-News
has been received here that Guy Me-
deriaft, second officer of the ship Ed
ward Sewell, was washed overheard
and drowned during a storm off Cape
Horn. He was the son of r. G. Mederi-
aft of the Union Assurance company.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
Eormer Cashier Arrested

Upton, Ind, Aug. 2S.-W. II. Mark
er, former cashier of the First National
bank, was arrested here today in con-
nection with the alleged defalcation of
S103,O 900 of the bank S funds some weeks
ago. He gave bond and was released.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
Fatally Shot bv Divorced Wife

DALLAS, Tex, Aug. 2S.--K. r. F'lan-
airy, superintendent of the registry de-
partment OF the Dallas postoffice. was
shot and fatally wounded by his di-
vorced wife at noon today in the bust
ness district. The woman was arrested.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
FOREIGN

American Aviator Curtiss wins Bennett
trophy at Rheims France and breaks the
worlds record
Count Zeppelin, delayed by head winds
and faulty mechanism, fails to complete
Night to Berlin.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
TIE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity: Fair
Sunday; light west wind. Maximum
temperature yesterday, SO degrees;
minimum, 90 degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29

NEW YORK, Aug. 2S.-The prin-
v cipal heir to the many millions
AZ of Edward II. Hartman is the
elder of his two sons, w. Averell Har-
riman. The young man is is years old
and has undertaken the learning of the
railroad business from the ground up.
With that end in view he is hard at
work carrying the chain in a survey
ing gang on the oregon Short Line, one
of the roads in which his father has
a controlling interest. When Mr. Har-
riman went to Europe In search of
health Averell had his choice of how
he should spend the summer, and his
choice included the opportunity to go
TO EuroOe,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
COAST

Man who has just returned to San Francisco
flom Yosemite valley says Ell Portal hotel
iG unharmed by forest fires.
Land owners meet at Sacramento to discuss
widening of Sacramento and San joaquin
rivers in order to property from ravages
OF floods.
Driver of four-horse stage saves lives Of
passengers by turning animals into embank
ment. No ono killed
Officers and crew of steamer Ohio. wrecked
off British Columbia. praised by pas
sengers Of ill-fated ship for their bravery and
prcmptness.
National conservation congress, in convention
al Seattle, adopts water-rights resolution OF a
majority of the committee.
Justice sends two boy bandits back to Grim
inal court of Santa Clara for trial.
Man arrested in San Francisco on charge Of
promoting extensive colonization swindle
Chauffeur for Earl Rogers is killed in San
Francisco in accident
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
LOCAL

Big ratification meeting at san Pedro last
night crowds streets before city hall with
enthusiastic crowd.
Thousands of Illinois natives will see new
Spanish dances at Playa del Rey September o.
Webster Davis chosen as orator at Y. NJ. c.
A anniversary at new building September l.
Councilman Wallace tells CITY club members
that municipal finances are in good condition.
More than half million dollars in cash moved
from American National bank to Citizens Ma
tional in daylight.
John r. Pope. real estate dealer announces
his candidacy for council and outlines his
ideals.
last Hollywood citizens at Echo Park picnic
take vote and decide against annexation by
small margin.
Two boys escape from George Junior Re
public and are caught at home OF parents.
Machnist arrested on charge of driving
family into street blamos mother-in-law with
making trouble.
San Pedro and Wilmington are welded to
Los Angeles in short ceremony on banks of
harbor yesterday.
Gamut club members propose annual art
festival to keep alive work of beautifying Los
Angeles
Man arrested or charge of passing several
forged checks, each for s21.40.
More than 250 automobiles appear on strand
at Venice in celebration of second annual auto
day.
Mrs, Grace SMELL Coffin Coffin Walker Coffin
Layman-Loye for seventh time is married,
again becoming bride of Hugh NJ. Love.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
tEqlzZzIa1A1dlAE8~

~ TEAMSHIP OHIO, sunk In Hish-
- Kish narrows off British Column
~ bia, Thursday night. The picture
shown here was taken while the vessel
was In the ice en- route to the Klondike
in 1904. The photograph was loaned
The Herald by d. b. Robertson, man
ager of the steamship department of
the German American Savings bank,
who was purser of the Ohio from 1900
to 1905.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
Tried to Aid Companion

"I was talking to him and trying to
assist Quartermaster Anderson to do
something. l passed Anderson on my
way back from the companionway.
He was carrying a lantern and trying
to aid the soldier. | was going to call
more aid, as we were not strong enough
to break in the door.
The ship suddenly began to settle
and ] raced for the upper deck.
"Just as the ship was sinking
leaped off and saw Anderson with his
CONTINUED Pngo Tenl
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-17
LOST.

sTRAYED-Or stolen on Wednesday night. one light yellow butt-headed COW with calf same color. of about three months old. Lib eral reward if returned to J. c. Tyson,
 333 Mildred St. -lS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-17
COMMITTEE REPORTS
HOUSING OF CONVENTION DELE
 !, GATES PERPLExING.
Chairman BIakey Reports Only . Far Response to Call for Homes House-te-Heusc Caayass
 to Be Made.

The reports of the various commit
 tees were heard and the details for
 the coming State Sunday School Con
 tention on April 27, 2s and 20, were
 considered at meeting last night or
 ail ministers. Sunday school superin-
 tendents, teachers and other church
 workers at the First Baptist Church.
 The housing of all the visiting dele gates is the most perplexing prob-- lem which is confronting the local workers. as K. O. Blakely reported that he had fair response to his call for homes but many more swere need ed to accommodate the crowds which we're. sure to come. He further stated that he would have to make house. toulouse canvass in order to. secure homes for all the attending delegates
 and asked all the Sunday -school work CTS to do their share in this regard Several of the other committees made their reports which showed that they were getting along line with their share of the great responsibility. only little over a week remains now for the local workers to complete their plans and be in readiness for the con vention which gives promise of being the largest ever held ir the State.
 Under the leadership of E. O. Excel of Chicago, who has been secured, the
 musical exercises of the convention are expected to be decided feature.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-17
PduinQ Bids Wanfed.

Sealed bids will be received in dupltcata by the City Treasurer of Montgomery Ala for the paving of the sidewalks of the fol- lowing named streets with hexagon tile or Schtilinger pavement, together with all nac4 essary granite curbing grading. sewers and brick walls In connection herewith aceord- ing to details. drawings, plans, speciaca- nons and surveys on file in the office of tho City Engineer. both sides of Grady Street from the West side of Cleveland Ave to tho East side of Mobile St
 Both sides of Mouiton St. from the North side Of Bibe Street to the South side of East aide of Bainhrfdge st. from the North side of Columbus St. to the South side of Randolph St.
 Both sides of Oak St. from the East side of Hull St. to the West side of Elm St
 East side of Wllkersan St. from the North side of Blob St. to the East side of Goldth- waite st
 certIned check for s2oo.oo must accom- pany bid on Grady st and certified cheeks for t7B.00 each yTmust acconpany bids oh each of the other streets
 Bids will be received until 12 o'clock, noon. Monday. April 9th. 1909.
 The City reserves the right to reject any ROBERT TAT,
 City Treasurer. Tn accordance with q resolution of the City Council of Montgomery. time for re- cefeing bids fer tho above work is extended to 12 o'clock, noon. Monday. April 18th. ROBERT TAFT apr-0-IT City Treasurer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-17
Is. ARMSTRONG DEAD
PROMINENT MoNTG0MERIAN DIES
 AFTER LONG ILLNESS.
Was 6S Years old At Time of His Death--Funernl Services This
 Afternoon From Cold
 thwnIte Street Resi- demec.

>
 James s. Armstrong. aged 6S years. an old and well known citizen of this city. died last evening at 6 o'clock at the home of his sister in-law, Mrs. Lahey wyman, AS South Goldthwaite Street. Mir. Armstrong was highly re- Sspected bv all who knew him and his many friendsswill be- pained to learn of his death.
 MT. Armstrong was born in Waynes- vile, N. C., in June 1S41. but spent most of his life up to the beginning of the. war at St. Simon's Island. Ga At the outbreak of the great struggle, he enlisted and served through the entire war. receiving the rank of ser geant major at the time of his parole.
 After the close of the war. he lived at Brunswick. Ga. Tor several years before he came to this city, where, for nine years. he had charge of the local union ticket office. He then went to Atlanta, and took charge of the union passenger ticket office Tn that place, which position he held for twenty -four years, until his impaired health caused turned to Montgomery to-spend his last days with his old friends. In 1871 he was united Tn marriage to Miss Sallie L. Davidson, one of the best known families in this city, and his wife still survives him. From ear ly manhood. MT. Armstrong was a communicant of the Episcopal Church, and during his residence in Montgom- cry he was a faithful member of the Church of the Holy Comforter. He was also an active Mason. and wss for many years a member of the Andrew Jackson Lodge.
 The funeral will be held this after noon at f o'clock from the residence, IS 1Goidthwaite Street. Rev. Stewart Mcqueen officiating. Interment will be made in Oalkwood
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-17
FOR RENT-REsIDENCES.
FOR RENT-STOREs

STORE FOR RENT--Now occupied by Wolf
 Furniture O.. No. 30 Commerce. 26xiSt feet two stories and basement. possession
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-17
FOUND.

LOsT-Solitaire ring with small diamond setting. Reward if returned to G47 s. Law renee St. --lB
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-17

FOX RENTING unfurnished rooms fol light housekeeping, with private entrance electric lights and use of phone, l05 Mont gomery St, or phone 2766. --ls-t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-17
Pdving Bids Wanted.

eeIved by tho City Treasurer of Montg0fn- cry. Alabama until 12 o'clock M Monday. April 18th 1909, for the paving of the ruaG- way of south Perry Street from the South aide of Washington Avenue to the City lin- it's with Bitulithie, Asphalt. Mineral Rub-i Der and Biome Cn. Granitoid Pavement to- Eether with tho grading and all necessary work in connection herewith, according to. details. plans, specifications, surveys and estimated on nle in the office of the City Engineer. certified check must accom- pany each bid for the sum of Two Thous- and Five Hundred G2.b0O.0Ob Dollars. The City reserves the right to reject any
 ROBERT TAFT.
 City Treasurer. --s,25-4-1-s-11
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-17

ScALE-on trees. vines and roses. can be saved if sprayed T have sprayers. and spray mixtures. Write for circulars and prices.
 C. R. Long, City. Phone s2ss. --io-7t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-17
PREPARE FOR BATTLEsHIP.
Citizens of Natchez Planning a Pro
 nPan.

Natchez. Miss, April 16--The citizens of Natchez today began preparations for the reception of the battleship Mississippi which Secretary Of the Navy Meyer has announced will be per mttted to proceed up the Mississippi river as far as this port
 Natchez was at one time the head of navigation of the ships from Liverpool and other foreign ports.
 Arrangements are being made for an elaborate program for the entertain ment of the officers and crew of the battleship and also for the visitors who are expected to be here.
 President Taft, SecPetary of the Navy Meyer and other cabinet officers, the Congressional delegations from Louisi- ana, Arkansas. Tennessee and Missis- sippi and the water ways associations will be invited to be guests of the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-17
ASKS FOR INJUNCTION.
telegraph and Telephone Companies
 iu Litigation.

Cincinnati. April 16.-The Western Union Telegraph Company, the Gold and Stock Telegraph Co, the latter owners of a ticker service of news. were made defendants in suit filed fin the common pleas courts today by the Cincinnati and Suburban Bell Tele phone Co. in which a mandatory in- junction Is asked.
 The Telephone company alleges it Is being discriminated against unlawful ly by the Western Union Telegraph Company in that the Western Union refuses to install in the telephone company's office a ticker service, such as Is installed in many other places.
 The Western Union Telegraph com pany is lessee of the wires and service of the Gold and Stock Telegraph Co.
 The facts in the case which bring about the suit. fl 3s said. are that the West srn Union Company will not In stall the ticker service in the tele- phone company because the telephone company will not agree that lt will re-