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Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-12
BANK
ROBBER IS HELD
Deputy Sheriff viii Go to Dayton, o.,
to Bring Back Man Alleged
to Have Stolen
$2e,7oo
[Ry Associated Press.

DAYTON, o., March ii. - Allen
George Beatty, arrested here yester-
day, charged with robbing the First
National bank of Monrovia, Cal, was
arraigned in police court today.
He pleaded not guilty, and his hear
ing was set for Friday afternoon.
Today Attorney J. E. Eagan, as trus-
tee for the woman arrested with
Beatty, began suit against Chief of
Police Alaback and other officers con-
cerned in the arrest, demanding resti--
tuition of property and money and
damages for unlawful seizure.
In the petition the amount Of money
taken from Beatty Is placed at S2SO0.
The woman is described as Fannie M.
Beatty, and the allegation is made
that the property seized by the police
was hers.
It is probable a deputy sheriff will
be sent to Dayton, o., today to bring
back Allen G.. Beatty, the safe expert
arrested In that city on suspicion OF
having robbed the First National bank
of Monrovia of $29,700 December IA,
1908. The warrant for Beatty's arrest
has been issued from Justice Summer
fields court, where the complaint
against Beatty is fled.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-12
MAYOR HARPER RESIGNS
ATTEND TODAY'S COUNCIL MEETING
no THE PEOPLE OF Los ANGELES: For the future

yyO THE PEOPLE OF LOS ANGELES: For the future of
Angeles and its integrity deal depends todays
a meeting of the city council when the resignation OF A.
considered The before the council OF
obg the dctaon the machine the other hand OF COM
ing out squarely for the people.
councils above reproach if named
between A. Harper and George Alexander
the councmen who accomplish such action will deserve COM
mendaion.
This crucay important time in the of Los An
geesin the history of American municipal
may the decency of city
ageent Todays choice of has important bearing
which will be marked by the rest of the country.
citizens of Los Angeles will attend the meeting
council city hall 10 o'clock this morning they
BY effect of their materially assist the council
arriving proper decision ALI citizens who have at heart
the of Los Angeles should be hand when the
council mayors resignation they should likewise OBJ
closely attitude of the members of the council
Voter your presence the council chamber this morning
urgently with the choice of city
executive though that selection be only for period of two
r three weeks
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-12
HAS PLAN TO EXPEDITE NEW
TARIFF BILL THROUGH SENATE

WASHINGTON. March Ex-senator
Scott of West Virginia has a plan
for expediting the disposition of the
new tariff bill in the senate.
Appreciating the disposition of his
colleagues to discuss measures at
length and having knowledge of the
anxiety of the business world to dis
pose of the tariff at the earliest prac-
ticable date, y would have the ques-
ton discussed while the bill is still
under consideration in the house. His
plan is to have some one offer a reso-
luton making a declaration on the
tariff question as soon as the senate
meets next Monday, and he says that
this measure could be used as a basis
for any number of speeches, as it
could be kept before the senate in
definitely
Mr.. Scott argues that if this method
should be adopted the greta bulk of
set speeches i'm the senate could be
worked off before the bill reaches the
senate and thus several weeks of time
be saved. The senator is convinced
any revision of the tariff will be in
furious, but probably will not obstruct
action.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-12
ADJOURN MARCH
18, IS DECISION
OF LEGISLATURE
FINANCE COMMITTEE WILL IN
TR0DUCE RESOLUTION
WRIGHT RAILROAD BILL WILL BE
SPECIAL ORDER
Assembly Passes Wrieht-Stanton Di-
rect Primary Bill Providing for
Election of U. S. Senators
by Advisory Vote
Especial to The Herald.l

q ACRAMENTO, March IL. - The
- finance committee of the senate
~ agreed tonight to urge adjourn
ment sine die March 1S.
A resolution to that effect will DE
introduced tomorrow morning by
Frank w. Leavitt of Alameda, chair
man of the committee.
The Wright railroad rate bill, which
Caminetti attempted to amend this
afternoon, was made a special order sof
business for tomorrow.
A large number of amendments Of
fered by the senator from Amador
were rejected after long debate.
Caminetti and Wright had several
lively tits the latter charging that
most of the suggested changes had
been prompted by Attorney Seth Mann,
representing the Traffic association,
and were intended to be used as Dem
ocratic campaign fodder"
Caminetti admitted that Mann had
given him some data and they had dis
cussed the bill together but that most
of the amendments he had offered were
his own. He declared that If the Re-
publicans did not adopt the amend
,ments they would have to answer to
the people.
The one upon which he made his most
vigorous speech added to the definition
OF t1OSe COTpOTdllOilS WHiCH ohOuio
come under the provisions of the act,
"all common carriers"
He said without this addition the
railroad commission would have power
only to fix maximum rates for freight
transportation companies, leaving pas
senger carriers exempt.
The final fight will take place Mon
day.
The senate refused passage to a bill
by Senator L. H. Roseberry giving
mothers the same right of control over
the care and education of children as
is now enjoyed by male parents.
Senator Wolfe gave notice of recon-
sideration and will lead fight on the
floor for the passage of the measure.
Senator Estudillo's local option bill
will be taken up Monday as special
order.
The assembly passed the Wright
Stanton direct primary bill as amend
ed, providing for election of United
States senators by advisory vote by
legislative districts and Transue's
bill prohibiting the establishment of
saloons within three miles of ny con-
Struction camp.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-12
FEDERATION MAY
BOYCOTT FREELY
LABOR WINS VICTORY IN A
SWEEPING DECISION
Buck Company's Stand May Be Shown
Providing Firm Is Not Included
in "We Don't Patronize"
List
TBy Associated Press. ]


w AsHINGToN, March 1.-THE
w American Federation of Labor
W hereafter may freely refer to
the boycott against the Buck Stove
and Range company of st. Louis ex-
cept by inclusion in the I'VE Don't
Patronize" list. This in substance of
widespread Importance to the labor
world, TO manufacturers and to news
papers generally is the sweeping de-
cisjon handed down today by the court
of appeals of the District of Column
bia in the noted injunction case of the
Buck Stove and Range company
against the American Federation OF
Labor.
The court held that the defendants
could not be restrained from all pub
Iicatious referring to the Buck Stove
and Range company, but only to such
as are made in furtherance of an ille-
gal boycott.
In a partial dissenting opinion Jus
tice Shepard took q strong hand in
upholding the freedom of the press.
He says that even assuming that the
publication of the complainant's name
in the 1--WE Don't PatroniZe" column
of the Federationist was a step in the
formation of a conspiracy to coerce in
dependent dealers into refusing to
have further business relations with
that company.
Publication Cannot Be Restrained
II cannot agree that the publication
can be restrained for that reason. Re-
gardless of it's character or purpose,
the publication is protected from re-
straint in my opinion by the hrst
amendment to the constitution, which
forbids any law abridging the freedom
of the press" ~,
The chief justice held that "the
only remedy for libelous or otherwise
malicious, wrongful and injurious pub
locations is by civil action for dam
ages and criminal prosecution. There
is no power to restrain the publica-
tion."
The decision does not settle the ap-
peal in the contempt proceedings, in
which Messrs. Gompers, Morrison ana
Mitchell were given jail sentences.
This case will be heard later by the
appellate court.
The labor leaders claim, so it is said,
that if the reasoning adopted by Chief
Justice Shepard and Justice Van Ors-
del is followed i'm the decision of the
contempt proceedings they will be able
to upset the findings of Justice Wright
and prevent serving terms of impris-
onment.
Giving as his reason for the, opinion
Justice Robb declared that the I'VE
Don't Patronize' list of the Ameri-
can Federationist CONSTITUTES tales
manic symbol indicative to the mem
bership of the federation that boy.
colt is on and should be observed"
and said in regard to the courts mod
ification of Justice Gould's decree that
the court had right to prevent the
printing of this unfair list, but that
"the decree should stop there and not
attempt to regulate the publication
and distribution of other matter over
which the court has no control"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-12
LOCAL

Harper sends in his resignation as mayor
and withdraws his name from recall ballot.
Caucus of politicians decides to recon-
mend George Link to city council to NIL
executive chair.
Action begun to restrain county board OF
supervisors from Issuing. school bonds
Initial steps toward consolidation of Los
Angeles, San Pedro and Wilmington taken
at conference of delegates
Gavin McNab testlfes that George N
Tichenor, agent of Continental" confessed
peculations.
Asks police to aid in search for husband
who has mysterously disappeared.
Fractures skull while alightlng from car
in motion.
Aged husband says wife deserted him as
soon as nfaney went.
Bcyclist seriously injured by speeding
auto Drivers go ahead and disappear.
Head of Postal Progress league confident
deficit can be overcome.
Sunday school adult Bible conference heid
at First Methodist chyrch.
Court appoints committee of three bank
ers to investigate condition of Carlson's
bank.
Paul Schenck furnishes bail for Ward,
accused of swindling by fake horse race.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-12
.INSURGENTSARE
PLANNING FIGHT
AGAINST RULES
REPUBLICANS WILL TRY TO
KILL CANNON'S POWER
STRUGGLE WILL BE BEGUN NEXT
WEDNESDAY
Pending Report Reformists VIII Sup
port Old Regime Of Speaker.
Presiding officer Not to
Appoint Committee
IBy Associated Prcss.l

WY ASHINGTON, March 1,-For
Nv more than three hours tonight
w the Republican insurgents" dis
cussed behind closed doors the details
of the fight they purpose to make IN
congress- next Wednesday against the
adoption of the rules of the last mousse
The leaders of the movement ex-
pressed entire satisfaction with the size
of the meeting, claiming at ieast zen
more members would vote WIN lhehi
against the rules. -.
II is known that much of the time
at the meeting was devoted to discus
sion of a compromise with the orSani-
zation forces. 1t was suggested tnaI
the insurgents enter into compromise
with the regulars whereby committee
would be appointed at the beginning OF
the special session TO revise the rules
of the house. 40,
Pending the report, the rules of the
last house would be enforced
The sentiment was that the speaker
should not have the power OF appolntT
ing the committee If such committee
promise was agreed upon.
Those present were representatives
Gardner and Lowering or Massachu-
setts,. Murdock and Madison of Kansas,
Hubbard of Iowa, Morse, Cooper. Mel
son. Kopp, Cary, Lenroot and Esch or
Wisconsin, Miller and Davis of Min
nesota. Kinkaid and Hinshaw of Ne
braska, Gronna of North Dakota and
Poindexter of Washington.
Support Promised
II was stated at the meeting that tel
egrams had been received from Repre-
resentatives Lindberg of Minnesota,
Norris of Nebraska and Hayes of Cali
fornia that they would vote with the
insurgents.
After the conference the insurgents
declined to discuss the conclusions
reached. 1t is known the compromise
plan did not meet with much encour-
agement. A parliamentary plan Tor
Monday was agreed upon.
- Chairman Gardner said: 1.-The meet
ing voted unanimously to give the tariff
bill the right of way and decided upon a
program embodying a definite plan for
a thorough revision of the rules. This
program will not be made public until
congress is organized"
Representative Watson of Indiana,
who was Republican whip in the house,
after a lengthy conference today with
President Taft. estimated the strength
of the Republican insurgents in the
house at twenty-five.
"Since the president entered the
fight" said Mr.. Watson, "the insur-
gents have been dropping off one by
one. We recognize that we have hard
fight to adopt the old rules and pre-
serve the organization. but we believe
we have the matter in hand, and that
when Mr.. Dalzell on Monday moves the
adoption os the rules of the house OF the
last-congress there will be votes enough
to make his motion prevail"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-12
TAFT Works on Message

WASHINGTON, March II. - Presi-
dent Taft began work today ON his
message which is to go to the extra
session of congress Tuesday next, ac-
-cording to the present plans. 1t is
understood the message will deal only
with the tariff revision and the general
subject OF revenue raising. President
Taft has indicated that he will ask
congress to confine it's labors at the
extra session exclusively to this sub
ject. The message will not go into de-
tails regarding specific schedules.
1t will be brief and lay great stress
on the necessity for prompt action.
Andrew Carnegie was q caller at the
White House today, coming. he said,
to pay his respects to President Taft.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-12
Failed to Amend Act

SACRAMENTO, March 1.-THE
Wright direct primary bill. amended so
as to provide for election of United
States senators by advisory vote by
legislative districts. was passed hits
afternoon by the assembly.
Louis w. Juilllard, Democratic floor
leader. tried to make the point of order
during the roll call that the bill could
not be passed because copy of it was
not upon his desk.
Oscar Gibbons, also a Democrat, then
gave notice of reconsideration.
Speaker Stanton declared him out of
order because he had not voted. Mr..
Gibbons insisted that he had.
John w. Preston. another Democrat.
then gave notice that he would move
to reconsider the vote by which the
bill had passed. This was admitted to
the records
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-12
CASES AGAINST STANDARD
OIL COMPANY ABANDONED

+ CHICAGO, March 11.-All the crimi-
nal prosecutions against the Standard
Oil company of Indiana pending in the
northern district of Illinois, with the
exception of two cases, have been aban-
doned by the government as the result
of Judge Anderson's decision, 1t was
announced tonight.
The two cases which may still be
pushed are those involving oil ship
ments from Whiting, Ind, to Evans
vile, Ind. over the Chicago and East
ern Illinois railroad. via Dolton juno
ton, III. The most the government
could nope for in these cases is fine
OF 81. 600 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-12
CHECK FOR 40 CENTS
WRITTEN ON BLOCK OF
WOOD; MONEY is PAID

CINCINNATI, March 1.-THE Fourth
National bank of this city yesterday
presented with check for 48 cents
written on IA block of pine wood one
inch thick, foot long and six inches
wide. and the same was paid.
Cincinnati real estate dealer became
slndsIp III ps5uSus with tenant over
a eroken window pane and the tenant
being compelled TO pay the expense,
wrote the check on the pine block.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-12
EASTERN

Republican insurgents in congress are max
ing plans for their fight against rules of house,
and will begin the struggle against Cannon S
power next Wednesday,
Consul general for the Japanese government
at New York shows by report from Japan S
foreign AFFAIRS office that more Japanese are
returning home than are coming to this coun-
try
What action will be taken by government Of
dcals in regard to criminal actions remaining
to be brought against Standard Oil company is
not decided on, and the decision of Judge Ans
derson as to $29 100000 fine imposed against oc-
topus by Judge Lands has a discouraging ef-
feet.
Chicaso branch Of National Tea and Coffee
association adops resolution protesting against
import duty on these beverages.
Monument to Commander Wirz OF Anderson
Vile prison during civil war may be set up in
Georeia, as Daughters of Confederaoy are op-
posed to its going to Richmond
wife of son of inventor of Densmore type
writer secures divorce, claiming she IL penni-
less and has not seen husband since 1906.
Anthracite coal operators in meeting with
United Mine Workers refuse to accede to the
demands Of the employees, but submit counter
proposition for continuance of present three
year agreement. This will be discussed today
Court of appeals of District of Columbia holds
the American Federation of Labor may freely
refer to boycott against Buck Stove and Range
company, providing name of firm is not in
cluded in unfair list.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-12
sryan Pushes Automobile

PITTSBURG, March 11.-With big
limousine in which he had been riding
stuck in the mud, w. j. Bryan, candl-
date for president, yesterday assisted
his fellow passengers in pushing the
car out of hole. He was going from
California, Pa. to Waynesburg to lee
ture, when the machine stuck: Wading
in mud up to his shoe tops, Mr.. Bryan
lent a shoulder and with his assistance
the automobile was showed out of the
mire to solid earth again.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-12
INDIRECT PRIMARY BILL ON
U. S. SENATORS is PASSED

SACRAMENTO, March 11.-John w.
Mott of Oakland failed this morning in
his attempt to amend the Alameda
government act by placing the
assessor on salary basis with
out the addition of commissions, as at
present Mott charged that the as
SCISSOR of his county had an income OF
$40, 900 year from his office.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-12
Shuts Window, Gas Blown out; Death

SAN FRANCISCO, March 11!v-C. M.
Lombard, carpenter 6S years old, was
found dead in bed yesterday in a room
filed with gas. In her solicitude for
her aged lodger's health Mrs. Annie
Hoffman probably unwittingly con-
tributed to cause His death. Fearing
that a strong wind which was blowing
Tuesday night might cause the old man
to catch cold, Mrs Hoffman closed his
window from the outside before leav-
ing the house to visit a friend. 1t is
believed the wind extinguished the gas
light before the window was closed.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-12
COAST

Clerk in store at San Francisco finds en-
velope ON hosiery counter containing $25,-
O00 in negotiable securities.
emptory challenEa, lis secured for trial Of
p Calhoun, president of United Railroads,
charged with bribery.
Two negro prisoners who escaped tempor-
arily from Bakersfield chain gang Will nave
to wear oregon boots.
Mess boy at hotel in San Francisco Is
believed to have knowledge of the thieves
of pearl necklace valued at $4,000.
Landlady shuts window after wind blows
gas out and aged lodger is asphyxiated at
San Francisco.
Body of unidentified man Is found in box
car at Melrose, Cal.
Changes on Hartman lines of railroads
in west and coast is predicted.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-12
rnn of shamrooks Received

NEW YORK. March 11.-A ton of
shamrocks arrived at this port last
night on the White Star liner Oceanic,
from southampton. She also carried
1888 sacks of mail. principally st. Pat
rick's day missives from the old coun-
frxy
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-12
confederate soldier Dead

WASHINGTON, March 11.-Jesse M.
Smith, for twenty years auditor of the
interstate commerce commission, vet
eran Confederate soldier and railroad
expert, died here today, aged 81.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-12
THE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

Los Angeles and vicinity: Fair Fri-
day, cooler; brisk north winds. MAXI
mum temperature yesterday, So de-
grees; minimum, 48 degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-12
STATE LEGISLATURE

Maximum rate bill of Senator Wright of
san Diego is likely to pass and tho meas
ure tho Southern Pacific wants thus Will
be adopted.
Legislature will adjourn March is, and
a resolution to that effect will be offered
today.
Wright and Stanton primary bill for cleo
tion of United States senators by advisory
vote passes assembly.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-12
FOREIGN

Governor General Smith has audience
with BLACK Pope" who Is under sentence
of death and whose friends wish TO have
sentence commuted to life.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-12

c. HARPER resigned last night of Los Angeles
his be withdrawn formally from the bal
N lot at the recall election March 20.
resignation will before the council at 10 O'Clock
morning until the council accepts it Mr. Harper still
the time of and the councils vote
the city will have the president of the
cv council e-ocio SUCH George Alexander
Former Councilman George A. Smith and Dr. Walter Lndley
suggested last night Mr.. H-rpers
It was night that the council might find good
noits to appoint George Alexander the time intervening
tween recall election Members of the Municipal league
said this would satisfactory their
hut that there abatement the activity of the
naion itself Meetings held arranged precinct work will
continued every effort will be made to vote that
will stand in a rebuke to indecent politics.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-12
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OUT:
WTHDRAWS Ills NAME
FROM RECALL BALLOT
Members City Council to Meet This Morn
ing and Name Successor to Serve Until
Recall Election Is Held March 26
CAUCUS DECIDES ON GEORGE SMITH

Municipal League Proceeding with Means of Elevat-
ing Alexander to Mayoraty Position-Legal Ad-
vice Holds That Issue Must Be Decided at
Polls as Provided for by Ordinance
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-12
MACHINE ELEMENT DISMAYED


The machine found the resignation extremely unsatis
factory last night decided to dictate to the
council the selection "Uncle George Smith succeed Harper
The machine going the that the when
accented nvadate the recall there being A c. Harper
recall since resigned Hence presumed by the machine
that the named today the council acts will until
January TO- 1910 when Mayor Harpers regular term would have
expired if he lad proved mistake as mayor.
City Attorney Hewitt will tell the council however that the
does recall election and that the
ey will only until the successful candidate at the
recall election shall be declared regularly elected The council is
likely what the city attorney the legal status OF the
as the only Los Angeles city council departed from the
ruling city attorney connection with the proposed river
he'd franchise i'm deeply that the records have stood
ever since as a significant warning to members
assert yesterday the last day on which
he avor could from the recall ballot he took
long chance filing his refusal be considered candidate The
cy clerks o'clock but not until 10 that
Don Mcavn the legal councillors raped ON the
clerks demanded admttance Fortunately Charles L.
Wilde chief deputy the office getting out cards to the pre-
cinct committeeman for the recall election.
When Mr. Wilde for McGarvin the attorney
ninuedn
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-12

Resigns His Office of Mayor
Los Angeles. CaI., March III, 1909.
To the City Council of the
City of Los Angeles
I hereby tender my resignation as mayor of
the city of Los Angeles. the same to take effect i'm
mediately.
A. C. Harper.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-12

WY ASHINGTON, March 11.-Fof
w more than three hours tonight
w the Republican insurgents" dis
The Yale expositor., 1909-09-24
Killed by Train.

Jumping from a Pere Marquette
freight train on which he was riding
from Yale to his home in Melvin, five
miles west of here, late Saturday night,
James Parkins, %, section hand and
son of Charles ParkiDs, a general mer-
chant of that place, fell under the
wheels and was cut to pieces. There
were no witnesses TO the accident, and
the body was not discovered until sun
day morning, after several trains had
passed over the spot.
The body was badly mangled, the
head being cut of and parts of the
limbs being scattered for many yards
along the track. Parkins, who was pop
ular both in Melvin and Yale, spent the
duy here and boarded the freight train
expecting to get off on the steep grade
near the Melvin depot. He evidently
fell in alighting and rolled under the
wheels.
The funeral was held on Monday af-
ternoon in the Baptist church the resi-
dent pastor officiating. Interment In
the Melvin cemetery.