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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-15
BOYS STORY OF
CRUELTY IS FALSE
Police Investigate and Report State
ments Made by the Boy
Are Found to Be
Untrue

Jimmie Farrell, ten years old, the
son of Patrick Farrell, plasterer. re-
ported at the central police station last
night he had been cruelty beaten and
deserted by his father and in substan-
tiation of the charge of cruelty showed
the police surgeons his back and legs.
which were a mass of bruises and
welts.
He stated that two months ago his
mother had gone to Roxbury, Mass.
Since then he said he had been living
with his father in an East First street
lodging house. According to his story
the father last night left with another
woman for San Francisco, taking his
clothing for small son of the woman
and had given him a brutal beating
with strap because he protested.
The boy was sent to the detention
home and Patrolmen Mack and Nc
Clary were sent out to find the father,
If possible. The officers easily located
the father, who stated the boy was
living with his mother at Forty-fifth
street and Central avenue, and had run
away from home three DAYS ago. He
had whipped him to make him go back
to his mother.
Mrs. Farrell, who is employed by c..
c. Desmond, was notified of the where
abouts of the boy last night She
stated that she and her husband had
been separated for six or seven years
and that the boy ran away from home
freullently
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-15
POLICEMAN SHOOTS
AND STAYS NEGRO

Patrolman L. l.. Jones shot and IA
tally wounded Washington Collier, a
negro, at Second and Alameda streets,
at 1:45 o'clock this morning, while the
man was trying to escape from arrest.
Collier died on the operating table at
2:15 o'clock.
The negro had attacked and stabbed
Robert Harris, another negro. in a
room in the Bently rooming house on
East Second street and Harris fol-
lowed his assailant TO the street and
pointed him out to the officer
After being placed under arrest the
man started to run and Jones fired
once in the air to stop him and then
fired directly at him. The bullet struck
him in the middle of the back near the
spine and passed out below and to the
right of the right nipple. Harris was
slightly wounded in the side.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-15
CLEVER STORIES BY
LOS ANGELES GIRL
CONTAINED IN BOOK
death Valley Slim" and other Tales
of the Desert Published by
the Segnogram Press
of This City

death Valley SLIM" Pauline
Worth's pretty story of mining lie
which appeared in a score or more
newspapers and magazines after hav-
ing first been published a year ago in
the Western World, has, with several
other short stories, been reproduced IN
book form.
Miss Worth is a resident of Los An
geles. She has written many stories
of mining and camp life and has won
the admiration of critics by her work.
She is considered to be one of the
most talented writer's of tales OF out
door life in the west, and her stories
have appeared in some OF the pest
known periodicals in the country.
The majority of Miss Worm
stories have been based on actual
facts, she having spent much of her
life travelling through mining camps,
studying the life of those who work in
the out of doors. She has also MADE
an exhaustive study of desert life.
A Tennesseean by birth and lineal
descendant, on her mothers dc. OF
James Wilson, who made the first
draft of the United States constitution
and signed the declaration of inde-
pendence, Miss Worth has possessed a
natural hereditary talent for writing.
The stories that are published III
book form with death Valley Slim"
deal with mining or western life. The
book. which is got up in an art style
effect, was published by the Segno-
gram press of Los Angeles.
1.-THE Race for the Sunbeam, the
story of a struggle for mine, by Miss
Worth. which was originally published
in the Out West magazine, is another
of the stories that appears with
Death Valley Slim" Miss Worth has
also written many stories of the south.
She is planning trip to Europe IN
May. and will visit the principal coun-
tires of the old world. She Is to take
this trip for the purpose of studying
the people and conditions there in
order to secure material for future
writings.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-15
COUPLE LIVES APART;
BABY BOY WANDERS
TO HOME OF FATHER
Child Is Retained Temporarily by
Doctor, but on Advice of Police
Parent viii Await Action
of Court

The innocent Wandering OF S-year-
old baby boy into the home OF his ta-
Their added another chapter to the DO
nestle troubles of DR.. F. E. Grafton
and his wife.
DR.. Grafton, who has been i'll at his
home, 1863 South Hope street, and ms
Young wife separated about a month
ago. Mrs. Grafton taking her baby boy
with her and going to the home OF
friends while DR.. Grafton remained at
his home, which is owned and also &C.
cupied by his mother.
Yesterday morning. according to the
story told by DR.. Grafton to a Herald
reporter, the baby boy wandered away
from his mother and toddled to the ia
theirs home, where he had lived Tor
nearly a year before his parents sepa-
rated.
According to Dr.. Grafton, the ap-
pearance Of the child showed neglect
and lack of proper care, and, although
not wishing to stir up further trouble,
he telephoned to his attorney, Leonard
B. Slosson, and told him of the little
boys coming to his house and of his
unkempt appearance. He sought the
attorneys advice as to whether he
could keep the boy and place 1t in the
care of his mother. with whom he
lives.
On the advice of his attorney, DIR.
Grafton decided to keep his boy at his
home, and, accordingly, when his wife
called at the house, having missed the
boy and supposing 1t was with his ia
Their, DR.. Grafton refused to give him
up.
Mrs. Grafton promptly went to the
city Jail, reported that the doctor had
stolen her boy and asked the aid of an
officer to assist her in recovering his
custody.
officer Spellman accompanied Mrs.
Grafton to the Grafton home and a
consultation of the three was held. DIR.
Grafton again telephoned Attorney
Slosson, and after the circumstances
had been made known to the latter he
advised DIR. Grafton to give up the
child. pending the outcome Of future
action.
Mrs. Grafton left the house with the
baby boy who was unwittingly the
cause of the brief but exciting cpl
sode.
DR.. Grafton refused to state where
his wife was staying, and as the
trouble was quickly adjusted the po-
lice did not get the details. The doctor
stated, however, his wife had ilistitut-
ed divorce proceedings, but that
through some mistake in drawing the
papers the action had not yet been be-
gun. He intimated 1t was for this
reason he gave up his boy without
trouble, and that when the divorce
case came to trial proper disposition
of the child would be fought for / his
counsel.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-15
SAYS ZELAYA WANTS TO
MAKE u. S. INTERVENE

CITY OF MEXICO, March 14.-Ac-
cording to ]. II. Graham, an American
traveller who has returned here re-
Gently after visiting the Central Amer
lean capitals, the trouble fomented by
President Zelaya of Nicaragua is the
result of definite program to force
the intervention of the United States.
Both Honduras and Salvador have
appealed to Washington to intervene
and Zelaya Is cooperating with them,
according to this authority.
Zelaya and the other Central Ameri-
can executives cannot retire as that
might mean forfeiture of life. If in
PREVENTION will bring about the fedora
ton of the five republics. allowing the
present rulers to step down and enjoy
peacefully the huge fortunes they have
amassed. the purpose of Zelaya and his
allies will have been accomplished, ac-
cording to Mr.. Graham.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-15
AROUND TOWN
To Meet Tonight

To Meet Tonight
The Christian Socialist Fellowship
has arranged a meeting for tonight al
music hail. 232 South Hill street, the
exercises to begin at o'clock. No
admission fee will be charged.
To Be Buried in Los Angeles
The body of Joseph Goodin OF 1882
East Fifty-seventh street. who went
to ARIZONA six weeks ago for his health,
was brought to Los Angeles yesterday
for burial. 1t was accompanied by
Mrs. Goodin. Funeral services Will be
held this afternoon at o'clock at the
parlors OF ]. D. Buttop.
House Damaged by Fire
The one-story frame dwelling house
at 1925 East Sixteenth street, owned
by M. L. Johnson and occupied by Mrs.
J. Manila, was damaged by fire OF
mysterious origin at 7:15 o'clock last
night. The loss is estimated at 500
to the building and 500 to the contests.
Mrs. Manila was away from home at
the time.
To Lecture Tonight
Mrs. lay Wright Sewall will de-
liver her lecture on THE Life Abund-
ant" at the Young Women's Christian
association at o'clock this evening.
Mrs. Sewall has been speaking before
a number of the women's clubs and
college fraternities. but as this will be
the only opportunity for the public to
hear her during her stay in the city, a
general invitation is extended.
Dies of Injuries
w. w. White of San Bernardino, an
aged grower of oranges. who was struck
and knocked down by an automobile
at Twenty ninth street and Central
avenue March and sustained basal
fracture of the skull. died at the Cali
fornia hospital at 10 o'clock last night
of meningitis. The body was removed
to Bresee Brothers morgue and the
family in San Bernardino were notified.
The coroner will probably hold an In
quest today.
Lenten Retreat Begun
A Lenten retreat for the Altar So
ciety of the Cathedral of st. Vibiana
was opened yesterday morning by Rev.
Father Sasia, S. J., of st. Ignatius col-
lege, San Francisco, at the cathedral.
Father SASHA preached at all the
masses yesterday morning and also at
the vesper service last night. Services
will be held each morning at o'clock
with sermons and each evening at 1880
o'clock At the evening services Faith
er SASHA will preach series of SER
mons. The retreat will close on the
feast of ST. Joseph next Friday.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-15
Have Marrow Escape

FRANKFORT, KY, March 14.-Gov-
ernor and Mrs. Wilson and their
guests, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Lyman Of
New York. narrowly escaped death
when the horses attached to Governor
wilson's carriage ran away. Mrs.
Wilson was rendered unconscious, two
of her front teeth were broken and her
left wrist was fractured. Governor
Wilson was badly hurt. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lyman were badly cut.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-15
GIRL ENDS HER LIFE
AND TWO ADMIRERS
ALSO COMMIT SUICIDE

+ MADISON, ILL.,, March IA :
1. Robert Nichols committed suicide j
+ today and will be buried beside i
+ his brother John, who ended his I
I. life on March 3, two days after 4
I. Miss Berry, Somers, Johns intend i
4 ed bride, killed herself. i
i Parental objections interfered :
I. with the love making of John !
I. Nichols and Miss Somers, and 1t i
j. developed today that Robert also !
4 had been in love with Miss Som :
X ers. I
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-15
Early Mornlna Fire

A fire of mysterious origin was de-
tected in the drug store of c. w.
Bryant at 1850 South Main street short
ly after midnight this morning, which
did damage to the contents to the
amount of $500. The fire started IN a
stock room In the rear of the building
and was found a stubborn blaze to
Ae,f, y.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-15
CITY NEWS IN sRlEF

Madame Burgess has removed her
hair dressing parlors 10 621 South
Broadway. DR.. Ambrose, skin special
list, lately from New York, has been
employed by Madame Burgess. Might
do well to consult him. F7757.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-15
THE CITY

strangers are invited to visit the exhibits Of
California products at the Chamber OF Com
merca building, on Broadway. between First
and Second streets. where free Information WIZ
be given on ell subjects pertaining to TINS seq
zion.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-15

Tho Herald, iike every other newspaper, 70
nisrepresented at times particularly In cases
Involving hotels, theaters. etc The pubic
viii please take notice that every representa-
tive Of this newspaper Is equipped with the
rrcper credentials and more particularly equip
ped with money with which 10 pay his pliis.
: THE HERALD
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-15
San Francisco Shipping

SAN FRANCISCO. March H-Arrived--
Steamers Olympic, Francis X. Leggett, Bow
dom, Majestic James s. Higgins. Casco. Van
guard all from San Pedro.
sailed-Transport Buffalo for Magdalena bay
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-15

The Herald wifi pay $40 IN cash to anyone
furnishing evidence that will lead to the arrest
ahd conviction Of any person caught steailps
copies Of The Herald from the premises OF our
CATIONS.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-15
HARNESS Sis NJ L.. 2ns sSa Stree. ID
Pages is a master in technique, color

Pages is a master in technique, color
and composition.
Benjamin Chambers Brown, painter,
is holding an exhibition of his work
at his winter studio over the Bentz
Art store. Pasadena, which Will con-
tinue during March and to April II.
This showing comprises many can
vases and a few water colors, which
represent the most recent work done
by this talented artist, and affords the
privilege of viewing a number of his
best pictures, embracing Southern
California and Grand Canyon subjects.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-15
ID Free!

has some meaning to it, in office. 1t
means that we have the ability to examine
each eye thoroughly and grind lenses that
we know and guarantee to be right, II you
have headaches or blurred vision consult
with specialists who know. We guarantees
to Improve your vision provided there is
any left. Special lenses $3.50 up. Third
floor San Fernando bldg, rooms S2i-322,
Fourth and Main SITS.
DRS. LOWRY e. JESBERG.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-12-09
All Ladies' and Misses Hats 60
now at half price. Come and see.
LOPEZ STORE Co.
Arcadia Items.

Thanksgiving was very quiet
here. A few of the church going
people attended church in Ironton,
others visited friends, while many
others were out buggy riding. The
writer took an hours time ramb-
ling in and around the picturesque
Shut-In, where the grandeur of
scenery has such a charm for one
who really loves nature. One of
our great poets once spoke of there
being sermons in stones; and it is
a fact that one who loves nature
can see more of the infinite wis
dom and goodness of God, while
viewing the grandeur and sub
Unity of the mountain scenery in
and around the country adjacent
to the famous Arcadia Valley,
then he often sees and feels
through the precepts set forth by
modern clergymen.
Miss Lena Fletcher>has accepted
a position as teacher in the IRON
ton public school to fill the va
cancy caused by the resignation
of Miss Gertie Hudson. Miss
Lena is we'll qualified for the po-
sition, is an exemplary young,
lady, and we feel confident that
she will make a complete success
with the work assigned her.
DR.. Gay was in town Thursday
last to see Mr.. John Whitworth,
who has been somewhat indis-
posed for two or three weeks.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-12-09

peare. Mr.. Griffith is not only a scholar Of
splendid ability, he is an actor as well, and
his efforts, all over our country and in Eu-
rope, where he has travelled, have been
crowned with thu highest success. To hear
him is to be DESTROYS OF hearing him again
and again. and consequently his return en-
gagements to Dubuque, for OIL each appear
ance he is Immediately engaged for a return
appearance and he is always greeted with a
large and appreciative audience. And so #
is from one end OF the'country to the other.
His work speaks for itself and he has long
since proved himself a master in his broad
interpretative work and his splendid show Of
histrionic ability.
Mr.. Griffith has had the advantage of su-
perior training and education, and added TO
that the advantage of a most engaging per-
s~onality. He has travelled extensively in
Europe and America and has studied the
works he presents with a view to giving the
widest possible Interpretation to them and
with an idea of giving the student a true
literary conception of the great work he in
terprets so beautifully.
To hear Mr.. Griffith is to wonder at his
power; to meet him is to understand its
possibility. He lives absolutely in the at
mosphere helpful to others, and his entire
life has been devoted to perfecting his own
life in order that he might give it to others,
the spirit Of helpfulness through the appre-
citation of the beautiful in literature with all
Of its wonderful lessons of value to the hu-
man race
Mr.. Griffith is an artist of the first rank
and to hear him is to experience an uplif
helpful in the extreme.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-12-09
Lesterville Items.

William Russell, of Potosi, and
Howard Carr, of Caledonia, were
in town a few days ago, and we
understand that Mr.. Carr was
looking for a farm in this vicinity
on which to locate.
Edgar Wadlow, who broke his
leg about ten days ago, and who
had been getting along nicely, met
with a setback a few nights since.
While sleeping he dreamed that
his horses were again running
away, and in his efforts to stop
them his leg was broken over
again, which will cause consider
able delay in his recovery.
Bill George has bought the
Clardy farm, consideration being,
we believe, $4,000. Ut is quite
notable, that it was on this same
farm that Mr.. George got his start
in life, at the rate of fifty cents
per day, of which he is justly
proud.
Mr.. B. F. Carter, father of Fred
Carter, our school teacher, has
been visiting his son for the past
week.
A little change Of air is certainly
beneficial, as is evidenced fin the
case Of Frank Parker, who has
been sick for over a month. 1t
was decided upon to take him to
st. Louis, as he did not seem to be
improving, at home. Consequent
ly on Wednesday morning he was
taken to the city where he ar
rived that evening, and Saturday
morning he was back in Lester
vile. and able to walk around
town.
A very pleasant and successful
teachers meeting was held here
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-12-09

Friday and Saturday, Mr.. j. G.
Hartman, County Superindent,
conducting it. On Friday evening
an entertainment was given by
the teacher, Fred Carter, and the
pupils of Lesterville school, which
reflected great credit on both
teacher and pupils. On Saturday,
the day was very ~proftably spent
in discussing various matters per-
tanning to the modern methods of
teaching. Though the attendance
of teachers was not large, the
meeting, taken as a whole, was
considered by the Superintendent
a very successful one.
We now have a little taste of
real winter, the first of the season,
and as it is time for cold weather,
the present weather is, we believe,
much more healthful than the
kind we have been having,
HUBITE.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-12-09

Quite a number of prospective
land buyers visited this town and
vicinity the past week, but SO far
as we have heard no purchases
we're made.
The school was closed Thanks
giving, and the pupils enjoyed
themselves in various ways.
Mrs. Eldracher and children re-
Gently spent a few days visiting
friends.
MI. and Mrs. Conrad spent a
few days in st. Louis last week.
1t is said that Mrs. G. and son will
make their home in st. Louis dur
ing the winter, while Mr.. G. will
remain on his farm near town
most of the time.
MI. Miller has just finished
building an up-to-date cobble-
stone spring house at the"Bethesda
spring." and it is reported that
there will be a great demand for
the water of this spring by st.
Louis people during the summer
months of next year, and that
arrangements will be made to ship
the water in large quantities.
We hope the matter may receive
proper attention, and that it may
prove a success, financially and
otherwise.
DR.. Smith of Ironton was in
town Tuesday afternoon.
Prosecuting Attorney Damron
was in town Saturday. He had
been to Chloride, and got off the
train here.
Miss Alma Fletcher was in IRON
ton Saturday afternoon.
Jimmy Austin, who has been
confined to his bed for the past
two months, is somewhat better.
G. w. Sutherland made a trip
to Ironton Saturday.
Selinger & Madigan have re-
Gently purchased a couple of new
buggies. P.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-12-09
Hogan Items.

Mrs. Polk spent Friday in Iron
ton.
Brother Fortune preached at
Glover Sunday.
Chris Parton, of Ironton, has
moved his family here. He will
take charge of the Hogan section.
We have fifty dagoes at work
on Tip Top hill grading and fixing
UP some.
Mr.. Sam Shy and wife, of Sa-
bula spent Sunday with Mrs.
Bisch.
The post-offce at Smithboro,
which route wasIfrom Hogan, has
been closed.
Mr.. Fletcher was in town one
day last week.
Mrs. j. A. Reese and children,
of De Soto, are spending a few
weeks with Mrs. Bisch. They
will depart soon for their new
home in Oklahoma City, where
Mr.. Reese is located and having a
very fine residence built.
Mr.. Stilwell has been in Hogan
the past week.
Collins & Shy are moving their
saw mill from Sabula out to j. j.
Hourrihans. Their shipping point
will be at Hogan. We are glad
to have these good people with us.
Miss Maggie Gibbons, who has
been on the sick list for some few
weeks, is able to be out again.
Operator P. E. lhiesen has
charge of the second trick at
Hogan. He will move back to
Missouri real soon.
A. 0. Gibbons feels some proud
of his new concrete floor.
MAUDE.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-12-09
G. E. Griffith, the Great Shakespe-
Pean Interpreter, will be heard
at the Arcadia College.

On the evenings of Friday and
Saturday, December 18th and 18th,
this gifted reader of European and
American celebrity, will give sew
eral of his incompatible readings
in the Auditorium of the Arcadia
College.
Besides a splendid rendition of
"The Merchant of Venice" there
will be two readings of The Divine
Comedy.
The friends and patrons of the
College are cordially invited to at
tend. The readings will begin at
$3.50 o'clock A M. Admission, so
cents.
The Telegraph Herald, of Dubuq ne,
Iowa, has this to say of Griffith:
Dubuque lovers of the beautiful have
been enjoying the delights afforded to them
by the gifted actor, C. E. w. Griffith, who
has returned to the city, and who is appear
ing at . number of the leading institutions
during his stay.
Mr.. Griffith is giving extensive readings
now Of Dante and he is scoring a success in
that equal fully to that which he scored in
his wonderful interpretations NJ Shakes