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Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-27
HOTEL BUSINESS
IS ON INCREASE
LEADING HOUSES OF CITY ARE
CROWDED
MANY GUESTS ARE KNOWN AS
LEADERS IN COMMERCE
Canvass of Situation in HosteIries Of
Los Angeles Reveals Conditions
so Per Cent Better Than
One Year Ago

The hotel business I'm Los Angeles is
on the increase, and in comparison
with the corresponding period of last
year is 80 per cent better, If the
crowded conditions of the hotels and
the assertions OF the hotel men them
selves are TO be taken as a basis. Al
though December is fast approaching
and is regarded as the month in which
people stay at home to pass their holi-
days there has been no let up in the
general increase of business.
A general canvass of the hotels or
the city last night showed them to be
well filled, and in many cases packed
to capacity. The registers of several or
the more prominent hotels read like
the roster of names from the financial
and commercial centers of the United
States.
Charles II. Churchill, chief clerk of the
Lankershim hotel, stated this years
business was much in excess TO that
of last and that he attributed 1t to the
establishment of several large business
institutions in the neighborhood of lhe
Lankershim and a general rush "
business that way in consequence.
Things seem to be improving all
along the line" said Mr. Churchlll,
"and our business here, especially at
this time of the year, was never bet
ter. We expect record DTedhlhS
epoch after Christmas.
II. ]. Peterson. chief clerk of the
Van Nuys hotel. is of the opinion the
hotel business in Los Angeles was
never better for normal times and that
the class of people now accommodated
are Of the well-to-do from the east.
There is a tremendous amount OF
eastern money represented on the regi-
listers of the best hotels of Los An
geles." said Mr.. Peterson, "and much
of il from my own personal knowledge
is seeking investment in Southern Cal
ifornia. Look here" he said, running
through the pages of the Van Nuys
register and pointing out the sigma
lures of men whose names have be-
come the household word of the Amer
lean people either through their wealth
or political prominence. Doesn't That
give an idea of the interest Los An
geles and the southern part of the state
has aroused i'm the east?"
While Christmas will bring tenn
porary halt in the rush of business it
is the opinion of the hotel men that
the following spring is going to see
record breaker for the hotel business in
Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-27
TOTAL ECLIPSE
OF MOON SEEN
LATE WATCHERS REWARDED
BY BEAUTIFUL SIGHT
CELESTIAL PHENOMENON MOST
GORGEOUS OF KIND
Lunar Bodys Face obscured by Dark
Brown and Copper CoIored Mist.
Clear Sky During the
Spectacle

From 11:3O o'clock last night until
half an hour after midnight this morn
ing a magnificent spectacle rewarded
those who sat up after their usual
hours to observe the eclipse of the
moon. The eclipse ocured exactly as
had been scheduled, the sky was clear
and the phenomenon was one OF the
most beautiful ever seen.
1t was exactly 11:11 o'clock last night
when the first sign of the coming
eclipse was noticeable. Then one side
of the moon became dark and grad
ually the shadow of the earth stole
across the moons face. BY 2:1l
o'clock this morning the eclispe was
total. though the silvery light OF the
moon was never entirely hidden. A
quarter of and hour after midnight tho
shadow began to leave the moon anu
by o'clock this morning nothing was
visible of the phenomenon.
The appearance of the lunar eclipse
was remarkable. While never entire
ly shut out, the rays of the moon ap-
peared as though a heavy, dark red
or brown glass. Last nights lunar
eclipse surpassed in beauty anything
of the nature ever before seen in Cali
fornia.
SKY Gear of Clouds
A few minutes before the eclipse oc-
cured the sky was dotted with tleecy
clouds. but as if making away for one
of the strangest of nature spectacles,
the clouds faded away as the shadow
of the earth fell across the face of the
moon. During the height OF the
eclipse the sky was entirels free of
clouds
All about the moon the stars shown
brightly. accentuating the Wierdness of
the scene. While the eclipse was total,
the position of the earth was such that
its penumbria never entirely blanked
the light shed by the lunar body. FROM
deepest black to dark red appeared
the usually silver celestial orb. Dur
ing the height of the eclipse, the moon
was jet black in the middle, but q
deep copper color about the edges.
The eclipse was plainly visible in
Los Angeles and vicinity. Those who
remained awake to see the spectacle
declared it was undoubtedly the most
beautiful celestial sight they had ever
witnessed.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-27
PROSPECT0R ACCUSED OF
ENLIGHTENMENT ON TRIAL
Police Judge Chambers, Because of
Conflicting Testimony Takes Case
Under Amusement

After a hearing lasting all day, Po-
lice Judge Chambers decided he would
take the case of Capt. Angus A. Gra-
ham, charged with embezzlement, un-
der consideration and would render
decision at II o'clock this morning.
Captain Graham, who was formerly a
well known mining promoter, is alleged
to have collected $3.50 from ten persons
to make a prospecting trip to Mexico,
and that on the appointed day Captain
Graham did not appear and since has
nCA made restitution.
A number of witnesses were given
opportunity to give their testimony, but
the evidence was of such a conflicting
nature that Judge Chambers decided
to take the matter under advisement
before giving a decision.
! + !. F:'s.sts-.f-s
tone; Mr.. Archibald W. Sessions,
pianist.
December 20-No meeting.
December 27-Ebell children's party
(fancy dress). In charge of Mrs. B. r.
Baumgardt and Mrs. Samuel V. Nc
Clure. Will each child please bring a
gift for some little child next day who
has had no Christmas present.
December 2S-The Ebell will enter
tain a hunlred and fifty Settlement
children.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-27
Noted Sculptor Dies

PARIS. Nov. 26.-Cyprion Godebsld,
the sculptor, died today. He was born
i'm 1895
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-27
RAILWA MAGNATE TALKS
OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND

ST. PAUL. Nov. 26.-While not en-
tirely agreeing with the recent state
ment isued by Bradstreets, which indi-
Gates thta the consumption of food
products in this country has caught up
whit production, James j. Hill said to-
day the point nearly has been reached
TT is a matter that should be seri-
ously considered" said Mr.. Hill.
our present balance of trade is an
indication that the margin between our
production and consumption is becom-
ing narrower Look at the figures ten
years ago and now. We are not eX-
porting food stuffs as we were. We are
consuming them ourselves.
THE reason for the increase in price
this year over last year is a matter of
supply and demand"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-27
CHARGE FOR UNLOADING
BY RAILROADS PR0BED

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 26.-The un-
loading and loading charges of 20 cents
a ton made at this point by the South
ern Pacific and Santa Fe railroads
were attacked today before Referee
James Brown of the interstate COM
merce commission, by Schultz, Hanson
& company, a shipping firm of this
city.
In the suit the shippers pleaded for
the annulment of the charge on the
ground that it is unjust and illegal. In
their answer the railroad companies
assert that under the provisions of the
Hepburn act they are compelled to
make the charges.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-27
MAN AND YOUNG WOMAN
ARRESTED ON SUSPICION

Charged with larceny, r. Armuna
and Eliza Garcia We're arrested last
night and locked up at the city jail
According to detectives, Miss Garcia
Gid the stealing while Armuna looked
over articles in the store of nj. Kappa
port, AIS South Main street.
1t is alleged the couple entered the
store and that Armuna asked to see
some collar buttons. and while he was
being waited on Miss Garcia obtained
five pairs of trousers which she Sc
creted i'm suit case.
The fact that the trousers were miss
ing was reported to Patrolman Hodson,
who arrested the couple, and they were
booked at police headquarters on sus-
picion to await further investigation.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-27
Former CONGRESSMAN Dies

LONDON, o., Nov. 26-Former Con-
gressman George w. Wilson of Ohio
died here tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-27

The "olden Medical Discovery medicine or secret nosm
aested
4 aicoho or m-
fluid made with pure triple
of American
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Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-27

George Hamlln, tenor, arrived in the
city this morning, closing his tour
from New York city westward with
thirty-two concerts to his credit and a
most successful series Of appearances
with the symphony orchestras of the
west and northwest. Mr., Hamlin will
rest over Sunday, singing on Tuesday,
November 30, at Simpsons auditorium.
The Hamlin engagement in this city
is a notable one. as it is his first ap-
pearance here. He has been before the
music public at Sacramento and San
Francisco several times, and it now
ready to show the Los Angeles public
his ability as an entertainer.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-27
HERALD PATTERNS

As further convenience to our readers all
patterns ordered from The Herald will here
after be delivered within Ave days from the
time the order is received In this Office. This
insures ten days prompter delivery of pat
terms than has ever before been attempted
by any newspaper in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-27
IT a UR G T. RS
SAFEST PLACE TO TRADE.

Don't simply allow It TO die-that plan o.
voyrs Find r, little capital through advertiS'
lng.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-27
Nu.SicNOfeS

A Naudience Of several hundred per
u sons listened with delight to the
- organ concert given yesterday
afternoon in Temple auditorium by
Bruce Gordon Kingsley, who was as
sisted by Miss Helen Louise Davis, so
prano. Miss Winnifred Rohrer accom-
panied.
1t is worthy to note that these con-
ccrts, while evowdly educational, are
being attended by large per cent of
grown ups" and persons whose hair
is plentifully sprinkled with silver. A
goodly proportion of those present yes
terday afternoon were men, which is
by no means common ocurance at
anything OF a musical nature in Los
Angeles in the daytime. Mr., King
sley's organ numbers were, as always,
randered most artistically
Miss Davis, who comes with some
thing of a reputation as wagner
prina donna, has a well trained voice
which carries no hint Of dramatic or
temporamental ability and not the
necessary volume for so large an au-
ditorium.
The program numbers were the fol
lowing:
Overture" "Rosamunde" -. ...,.,....schuoert
"St Ann" Fugue ...............,.......'''Ba 'Bach
Vocal soIo-"Elizabeth Greeting" "Tann-
haeuser ......,,.......'''''.'.'. '''''' " as'l-i
Miss Helen Louise Davis.
Morning peer Gyut Suite" .........'....G .GrieG
Gavotte-''Mignon" ...................... Ihomas
Symphonic poem-'Le Rouet D'Omphale'
(Omphale's Spinning WheeD ..saint-Saens
Vocal soil
b Away on the Hills' .....,.. .Landon Ronald
C Loves Rapture" .......,....... IAoftherneT
Miss Helen Louise Davis.
Siegfrieds Funeral March, "Die Goetter-
daemmerung' ............ Wagner
Overture Rienzp' ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-27
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-21
SUTTON IN LIQUOR;
NIGHT OF TRAGEDY
According to Testimony of His Com
rades at the Annapolis Invcs-
tigatiOn.

Annapolis, Md, July 21-Lieuten-
ant William F. Bevan resumed his
testimony today when the court of
inquiry continued its investigation
into the death of former Lieutenant
James n. Sutton.
Bevans, in replying to questions
by Major Leonard, said he did not
recall ever hearing Sutton threaten
to take the life of any one in camp.
He related the occasion of Sutton's
shooting up camp, as told previously
by Adams and Osterman.
The trio of young officers, Adams,
Osterman and Bevan, who were all
in at the death, SO to speak, occupied
the time of the court yesterday.
Lawyer Davis, Mrs. Sutton's coun-
sci. completed his cross-examination
of Lieutenant Adams in quick order
after court opened and then Lieuten-
ant Osterman took the stand and his
direct anu cross-examination took
most of the day. Osterman, as a
member of Sutton's automobile par
| ty on the night of Oct. IL, corrob-
GRATED Lieutenant Adams story, ex-
lcept to add that he believed Sutton
was badly intoxicated that night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-21
FRENCH Navy SCANDALS CAUSE
OF THE FALL OF NJ. CLEMENCEAU

Paris, July 21.-The Clemenceau
cabinet fell suddenly last night un-
der dramatic circumstances at the
conclusion of violent debate over
the naval scandals, extending over
several days.
On a vote of confidence in the
government the vote stood 176 in
favor, and PIP opposed. NJ. Glenn
snceau and his fellow ministers i'm
fmediately left the chamber. The
spremier proceeded directly to Pres
ident Fallieres and offered his res
ignation, which the president accept
cd. The chamber ADJOURNED until
Thursday.
Clemenceau had been prime min
ister since 1906.
DeIcasse Leads Attack.
NJ. Delcasse, chairman of the in.
vestigating commission, led the at
tack upon the naval administration
during the incumbency O
I'M. Pelletan and NJ. Thomson, for
lmer ministers of marine. But NJ
Picard, who succeeded NJ. Thomson
| had promised in the name of thu
government to complete series o
reforms, both in the administration
If the department and the methot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-21
new RECORD IS SET BY WRIGHT:
MOST DARING FEAT OF AVIATION

Washington, July 81. Establish
ing a new record for aviation in
America, Orville Wright in the
Wright aeroplane, late yesterday at
Fort Myer made a spectacular flight
of 1:20:45 duration.
The longest previous flight was of
IA minutes, made by Mr.. Wright at
Fort Myer last fall.
During the entire flight the ma
chine was under perfect control, but
several times appeared to the spec
tators to be on the point of diving
forward. Several thousand people
got an exhibition which included the
most daring feats of aviation yet
accomplished and at its conclusion
a mighty cheer went up from the
throng in recognition of the splen-
did achievement.
Travels 20 Miles.
The machine travelled a distance
of about 20 miles, it was estimated
by Wilbur Wright. and at one time
during the fight. the height attained
between $50 and 2S0 feet, exceeded
the highest point ever reached by a
heavier-than-air machine on this
continent. The most wonderful part
of the flight was the execution OF
three complete figure IS" which re-
quired careful maneuvering in di-
recting the machine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-21

In yesterdays flight, Mr. Wright
met every requirement set forth by
the government, except that of car
ryInS one passenger and making the
flVe-mile straightaway run. Both of
these requirements probably could
nave been met, but it is the intention
of the Wright brothers to get their
machine in perfect condition before
attempting the official flights.
More Trials.
Both Wilbur and Orville Wright
declared that the machine is working
much better, but that they want to
have several more trials before the
official test.
Wilbur Wright, replying to COM
ment that the flight would have COW
cred the width of the English chan
nell which Herbert Latham unsuc-
cessfully attempted to cross yester-
day, said it would have been possible
Tor his brother to cross from France
to England and TO return to France
again without landing. He also re-
marked that it would have been easy to
continue the fight as far as Balti-
more.
The weather conditions were
splendid, only very little breeze
was blowing and this had little eff
feet on the propelling of the aero.
plane.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-21
HA! HA! HIPPOS GET
1T IN THE HIP. .-AH!
Our Hero Displays Wonderful Cour-
age When Row Boat Is At
tackled i'm Lake.

Naivasha, July 21.-Colonei Roose-
welt had an exciting experience yester-
day at . in the morning when he went
out on Lake Naivasha in a row boat
accompanied by two natives. After
the boat was surrounded by dozen
hippopotami. They attacked the boat,
some of them diving under and strik-
ing the bottom of it with their backs.
The natives became terrified, but
Roosevelt was not dismayed Select
ing the finest bullock and largest COW
shot them dead. Eventually the rest
of the animals were driven Off
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-21

of construction. and the chamber
was ready TO vote confidence in the
government when an incident occur
red which changed a majority into a
minority.
CIcmcnceau Makes ErrOr.i 49,.
Premier Clemenceau who always
has been an adversary of NJ. Del
casse, Smarting under the criticisms
and doubtless overconfident Of ma
jority which on July Is upon the
general policies of the government
was 1872, taunted the ex-minister of
foreign affairs. who was thrown ov-
erboard by the Rouvier ministry at
the dictation of Germany during the
crisis of 1905, with having led
France to humiliation at Algeciras.
The specter of that chapter Of
| Frances foreign history in which
Delcasse was sacrificed was fatal
error Instantly there was an up
roar of dissent from both sides OF
1.-THE chamber. Delcasse flung back
the taunt in Clemenceau's face WITH
bitter words, declaring amid cheers
lthat France had gone to Algec1ras 10
i the interest of peace.
/ Hot words were banded back anu
/ forth. 1t was veritable duel De
y tween two enemies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-21
PAYNE. STILL STANDING in
WAY OF TARIFF AGREEMENT

consin was absent, but will vote
against the report.
Efforts on the part of these insurg-
ents to get the "anti-free-rawmaterial'
men in line lsainst the bill are not
having much effect. So far, however,
Senator Crane has not been able to
get satisfactory assurances from the
latter that they will stand by the Aid
rich-Taft prosram.
What happened at the White house
between the president and the senate
and house leaders is sealed book.
When Mcssrs. Aldrich and Cannon Ie-
turned to The capitol they minimized
the differences that had aroused bitter
ness in the conference room, and in
sisted that nothing unusual had occur
red. Senator Aldrich said that today
would find the conference committee
again a. work, and he expected that by
night most of the problems, apart from
those receiving the personal attention
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-21
PARDON FOR COOKE
Former Chicago County Offic-
ial Is Released from the
Penitentiary.
PLEA OF INVALID MOTHER
Board Hurries Action, Fearing Delay
Might BE Fatal to Aged
Parent.

Chicago, July 21.-John A. Cooke,
former clerk OF the circuit court of
Cook county, was released on parole
from Joliet penitentiary at O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, the state board of
pardons eXpediting its action on plea
that if the usual formalities were Oh
served the delay might prove fatal TO
the prisoners invalid mother.
He was paroled TO William j. Mox
ley butterine manufacturer, by whom
he will be given employment as South
Water street agent of the MoXley Cold
Storage company. In the event that
the monthly reports are satisfactory II
the pardon board he will secure a par
IL months
Fine Guaranteed.
Payment of the fine of $4,000, which
was part OF the penalty imposed on
Cooke, was guaranteed by Senator
Lorimer several weeks ago in a letter
to Governor Deneen.
Cooke, addressing the board, said ::
This has been "a severe ordeal for
me, gentlemen, but were it to continue
throughout the rest of my life reiter-
ate what | said at the trial, that | am
wrongdeing Person.
ally | am free of any guilt in connec-
tion with the irregularities discovered
in the office. relied upon the honesty
of men who afterward perjured Them
selves to send me here
Il never made a cent out of politics
except the compensation to which
was entitled. If erred, it was i'll trust
ing meE who were unworthy to have
trust reposed in Them
Trusted Others BiindIy.
Il trusted my deputies blindly
Many of them were my friends.
was negligent, | admit. | did not keel
firm hand upon the affairs of m!
Office. | never committed a wrong
and l repeat now as l did at the tria
that ! never took dishonest dollar.
Il bear malice to no man, and m
future conduct, if | leave this place Il
sorrow and gloom viii show that
have told the truth. Gentlemen. tim
will demonstrate my innocence of tn
crime for which | was sent here"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-21
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS

washington, July 2l.-FollOWlng is
summary, compiled from the official
proceedings, of the work of both
houses of congress yesterday:
SENATE-When the senate met yes
terday Senator Brown of Nebraska
sought to have adopted the joint reso-
luton directing the secretary of state
to transmit to the governors of the
various states copies of the resolution
providing for constitutional amend
ment authorizing the levying of an in
come tax. but under objection from
Senator Kean consideration was post
poned a day under the agreement to
transact no business while the tariff
ter some debate obtained an order for
reprinting a bill in which he was in
terested. Senator Smoot objected. but
finally withdrew his objection. With
out transacting other business the SEN
ate ut 1925 adjourned until Friday.
HOUSE The urgent deficiency bill
was passed by the house after four
days of tempestuous debate. The amount
carried by it is $454,S09 or $22, ,40S more
than the original sum. and includes the
$25, 900 travelling expenses for the pres
ident. After denying the usual extra
months pay to officers and employees of
the capitol. the house threw out of the
committee stcnographers and then re-
fused to carry out mandate of the
United State supreme court for the
payment of ]. NJ. Ccballos & Co. of New
York of $205.614 Finally the demo
Gratis, led by Mr.. Bowers of Mississippi
payment of the presidents travelling eX-
penscs, but in that they were unsuccess-
full At 5:1S p. adjournment was
taken until Friday noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-21
$25O,OOO FOR AN
OLD WOMEN'S HOME
Surprise for People of Knoxville in
the Will of Mrs. Mary
Jones.

Galesburg, July 21.-The will of Mrs.
Mary Jones of Knoxville, filed for
probate yesterday by her nephew,
Minot Jones of Chicago, bequeaths
property estimated at $600,000.
Among the legatees is Frank L.
Jones, 6206 Greenwood avenue, Chi
cako, a nephew, who receives $50,
000, the largest bequest to any in
dividual. A brother, w. J. Runkle
of Chicago, gets $4,000.
A most grateful surprise to the
people of Knoxville was the bequcst
of S25O,00O for a home for aged
women to be erected there. $50,000
for the erection of the building and
the income of the balance for its
maintenance. Minot Jones, George
Starnes of Galesburg another nephew
and Hubbard Higgins of Knoxville
are named as trustees of this fund
The Presbyterian, Methodist an6
Christian churches of Knoxville gel
$4,000 each
Jones and Higgins are made exec
utors of the will.