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Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08
VETERANS GATHER AT
WASHINGTON CAPITAL
Two Thousand Former Soldiers Are
in endance-Woman's Auxiliary
to Entertain Country's
Defenders

WASHINGTON, Sept. Told Vet
erans," two thousand already are mere
to participate in the tWenty-fourth an
nual encampment of the Union veteran
legion and every incoming train is
bringing it's quota.
The women of the local auxiliary are
making preparations for the reception
of the national auxiliary, which VIII
he we'll represented from the states.
The Anal details of the program for
the encampment have been completed
and it began at o'clock tonight. The
opening session consisted mainly OF
reception of the delegates.
Wednesday will be the principal day.
There will be a meeting of the creden-
tails committee in the morning followed
by the opening session OF the twenty
fourth national encampment. In the
afternoon the officers and delegates
will be received by the district ON
ciaIs and the chamber of commerce.
Rev. II. N. Couder, chaplain of the
house of representatives and past
chaplain in chief. u. V. L., will pro-
nounce the invocation.
Responses will be made to the ad-
dresses of welcome by National Com
mander T. j. Shannon, Past National
Commander A. B. Hayes, Past Ma
tional Commander James Tanner. Sing
ing and music will be distributed
throughout the program for the day.
Vespasian Warner, commissioner or
pensions, will deliver an address, and
Charles B. Hanford. the actor, will de-
liver a. recitation, "Star Spangled Ban
'ner."
The other days of the encampment
will be given over to short business
meetings and sight seeing trips in and
about the national capital.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08
GLACIERS IN ALASKA ARE =
STUDIED BY PROFESSORS
Expert Says Ice Fountain Has Ad-
vanced Two Miles in Three
Years

CORDONA, Alaska, Sept. Prof.
r. S. Tarr, the Cornell university geo.
logist; Lawrence Martin of the Uni
versity of Wisconsin; Instructor Won
Engeln of Cornell; Prof. Bean of the
university of Wisconsin, and A. E.
Campbell of the University of Wash
ington, are in Alaska studying glaciers
under the direction of the National
Geological society, which has arranged
for a series of annual excursions, this
being the first.
Speaking of his Investigations, Prof.
Tarr said 'I visited Hidden glacier in
1906 and from measurements taken this
year 1 find it has advanced two miles
in three years. Generally speaking
glaciers in Alaska are receding, some
however, flunctuating like the famous
Swiss glaciers which change every 80
years, advancing and receding"
AS proof that Alaska was once a
tropical country, Prof. Tarr found
Jamaica fora in the coal bed forma-
tion.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08
NEWS IN BRIEF

ing the summer. Monsfgnor Falconlo as
serted that the pope would be the last
person in the world to consent to the
transfer of the tomb.
Two Boys Missing-Fears are
field and John Adams, two Portland,
Ore, youths who have been missing
since Tuesday, August 81. The boys
left their camp at the edge of Seaside
Ore. and put to sea in row boat, TO
go to Tillamook head. This was the
last seen of them. A searching party
has been organized and Will To-Day
make search for the missing boys.
Officers Elected-At the four
+eenth reunion of the Good Samaritans
of the Civil War at Seattle Monday
night the following officers were elected:
Bishop Samuel Fallows, Chicago presl-
dent. Rev. ], ], Tobias, Chicago; Rev.
G. M. Irwin, Seattle; G. William Jones'
Richmond, Va, vice presidents; Rev;
John o. Fostor, Seattle, secretary ana
treasurer; Rev. w. H. smith, FarK
Ridge, ILL.,, assistant secretary ana
treasurer.
Prehistoric Animal Found
Portions of the skeleton of a prehistoric
animal of great size have been un-
earthed on the Orville Elder farm
eighteen miles from Pendleton, ore.
One of the teeth is fourteen inches IN
| length and has a masticating area OF
twenty-five inches. Pieces OF rlps are
said to be from six to eight feet long,
II IS said. and there is horn projecting
from the skull similarly shaped to that
of rhinoceros.
Marries Contemporary - The
marriage is just announced or Harry
Thurston Peck professor of Latin at
Columbia university, New YORK, ana
Miss Elizabeth H. DubeerS a teacher
of classics in the same institution
Prof. Peck is as well known througn-
out the west, where he was an edu-
Gator for many years, as he is IN the
east. His divorce from his first wife
two years ago in Dakota created con-
siderable comment.
Girl Will Not Die-Katherine
Biller fell from a third story window
at her home in Chicago Monday while
leaning out watching a street parade,
losing her balance and pitching along
to the roof of an adjacent building.
Then she rolled to the edge of the roof
and fell into an area way eighteen
inches wide Men dug through a brick
wall to rescue the girl and she was
lifted through the aperture and carried
to nearby drug store. She will re-
cover.
To Select Census Clerks-Ex-
aminations for approximately 1000
temporary clerks to be appointed in
the census bureau for the thirteenth
decennial United States census are to
begin October 23. The examinations
are to be held at various cities through
out the country, according to announce
ment relative to the examinations and
appointments which has been issued
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08

Stung by Wasp-The crown
prince of Germany has been stung on
the cheek by a wasp and the cheek is
greatly swollen, and the injury pain
full. A physician is attending him. He
was not able to attend the army
maneuvers which began Tuesday at
Wurtemburg.
Home Coming Celebrated
The Southern Iroquois home coming
began in Milford, ILL.,, Monday night, and
will continue until next Saturday. The
debating club, the literaries, barn
dances, apple parings and other social
events of the old days are being re-
vived as features of the event.
Mill Destroyed-Fire of un-
known origin last night destroyed the
mill at the Hercules mine, near Burke.
Idaho, together with expensive ma
chinery. The plant, which was one of
the most modern in the Occur d'Alene
district, will be a total loss, the dam
age being estimated between $4,000
and 100000.
To Show Men Killed-A
meeting to make arrangements for the
temperance and law enforcement pa
made September 25 was held last night
in Chicago. A feature Of the parade
will be a float followed by fifty-seven
marching, men, each carrying a banner
bearing the name of a man killed in
Chicago saloon on a Sunday.
Pacific Fleet Sails-The Pa
cific fleet which left San Francisco un-
der command of Rear Admiral Sebree
for a cruise of the Orient Sunday
with the port Of Honolulu Monday
MI. l.; aoJ,f o0htnpc
bowling along at a seventeen-mlle-an-
hour clip, which will bring them to
Honolulu at daylight Friday.
Eats Too Indiscreetly-Tony
Lapetta, "a years old, was found Mon
day on the doorstep of his home IN
Chicago writhing in agony and carried
to the emergency hospital. There La
petta told DR.. Wall he had eaten cher
ries, ice cream, peanuts and drunk
beer. He was taken to the county hos
pital, where it is said he may die.
Clergyman Drowned = Leap
ing into the willamette river to save
his 4-year-old son, who had fallen over
board from a launch, resulted in the
drowning of Rev. T. A. Cullen, opposite
Milwaukee. Ore, Monday. The boy was
rescued by David Sholin. Mr.. Cullen
was a good swimmer, but was appar-
emily seized with cramps. He was
president of the Christian Missionary
alliance in Portland.
To Transport Body-Papal
Delegate Falconio denied the report
that Pope Plus X has taken steps to
have the tomb which is held by the
Catholic church to be the burial place
Of Jesus now in the Church of the
Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, transported
to Italy. The denial is made on the
authority of the pope, given while
Monsignor Falconio was in Rome dur
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08
BARBER LUMBER CASE
DISMISSED IN IDAHO
SUIT INVOLVING $1,000,000
STRICKEN FROM CALENDAR
All Cases Concerning 10000 Acres of
Timber Land Brought by Gov
ernment So Far Have
Failed

BOISE. Idaho. Sept. 1.-THE civil ac-
ton brought by the government against
the Barber Lumber company, to can
eel entry to 10000 acres of timber land
in Boise basin, valued at $1,0OO,OO0, was
dismissed today by United States Dis
trict Judge Bean of Oregon, to Whom
the case was submitted one month ago.
The suit was instituted in April, 1907,
following the indictment of officers of
the company and other prominent men
on the charge of conspiracy to defraud
the government.
Civil action was brought upon the
ground that the lands were secured
through fraudulent entries. All of the
cases of the government in this con-
nection have so far failed, including the
prosecution of United States Senator
w. E. Borah. The conspiracy cases
against Samuel T. Barber and sum
ner G. Moon, officers of the Barber
company, on the charge of conspiracy,
are set for trial in october.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08
MADE PRESIDENT
OF LOG ROLLERS
HARRY PILES OF WHITTIER IS
ELECTED
Modern Woodmen of America Meeting
at Venice Closes with Grand
Ball in the Pa
Vilion
Especial to The Herald.]

VENICE, Sept. Harry Piles Of
Sunset camp of Los Angeles and res
ident of Whittier was elected president
of the Southern California Log Rolling
association of the Modern Woodmen of
America this evening, receiving the
honor by acclamation.
A close contest resulted in the bal
loting for vice president, o. G. Mecham
of Long Beach and John Stenbaugh of
Alhambra being tied on the first count.
On the second ballot the latter received
the plurality. NJ M. Marks of Pacific
camp was elected treasurer and j. J..
Taylor of Golden State camp received
the vote for secretary.
The final day of the encampment was
devoted to competitive drills. In the
junior class drill the Vernon team car
ried off the trophy. Pacific camp won
the honors in the senior class. In the
r. N. A. class drills California and
Golden State won.
The judges of the competitions were:
Col. w. G. Schrieber, commanding 7th
regiment N. G. c.; Major L. D. Col
Inns, inspector generals staff N. G. G.;
Captain George Heber regimental adj
jutant 7th regiment N. G. G.
Companies Break Camp
The companies broke camp this aft
ernoon after four days under canvas.
The camp has proven or great value
from both a tactical and disciplinary
standpoint, the majority of the men
having no previous knowledge of guard
duty or the restrictions incident to a
military encampment.
There was considerable speculation
early in the day regarding a report
that the question of separating the en-
campment from the annual log rolling
was to come up for discussion at the
annual meet, considerable dissatisfac-
ton being expressed by members at
the apparent conflicts between the two
branches. The matter, however, was
passed up before adjournment, but It
is understood there is a prospect that
it will come up at some future time.
A grand ball at the Venice dancing
pavilion closed the log rolling.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08
ELECT STEVENS
FOR PRESIDENT
FORMER CANAL ENGINEER Is
MADE HEAD OF ROAD
Directors of Oregon Trunk Line Hold
Meeting and Choose Their Leader
for Hill Railroad in
the North
[By Associated Press.l

SEATTLE, Sept. John F. Stew
ems. the engineer, formerly in charge of
the Panama canal construction, who
recently resigned from the New York,
New Haven & Hartford railroad to
re-enter the sevice of James j, Hlll'
has been elected president of the Ore
gon Trunk line, the Hill railroad to be
built from the Columbia river to CEN
tral Oregon, and to San Francisco. .
The Oregon Trunk line is incorporat-
ed in Nevada, and it's home office Is in
Seattle. V. D. Williams of Spokane
was named as president when the artl-
cles were filed.
The election Of Stevens took place in
a law office in this city yesterday. Mr.
Stevens was present.
The board of directors of the oregon
Trunk will be reorganiZed at once, but
the names of the new directors ASIDE
from that of Mr.. Stevens will not be
made public until the amended arti-
cles are filed in Carson City, New.
Stevens Will Select New Board
The new board will be selected by
Mr.. Stevens from among officials OF
other Hill roads, with possibly the ad-
dition of one or two New York bankers.
John D, Porter of the firm of Porter
RrOtherS, Whlcn mas IIle IllIl SOitA NV
to build the Oregon Trunk line, up the
contested valley of the Deschutes river
in oregon. was with Mr. Stevens part
of Yesterday He said work on the Des-
chutes line was to be rushed, but fur
ther than that he refused to make any
statement.
1t was we'll understood when Stevens
left the New Haven, road he was to
undertake a big piece of construction
for the Hill interests. Some weeks ago
Stevens, taking an assumed name
made an extended trip up the Deschutes
valley, and how much further is not
known.
The report the trunk line would be
extended to San Francisco has been
current for several weeks and the plac-
ing of the principal railroad engineer
in the United States at the head of the
work is looked on as confirmation Oh
the belief held by railroad men.
The Hill interests also have a hne
to the gulf and much track In Colo
RADIO and wyoming. Consequently the
new project is regarded as not revolu-
tionary, but in line with the Hill policy
of going after business on all sides.
Judge w. D. Fenton of Portland,
Hartman attorney, said last night he
understood the trunk line would reach
San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08
NARROW ESCAPES IN FIRE
AT SAN FRANCISCO HOTEL
Vendome Damaged by Flames and
Several Women Are Rescued
by Ladder Route

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 7.-SeveraI
women were rescued from the fire es-
capes in a fire early today at the Hotel
Vendome, Pacific and Montgomery
streets, and the building was damaged
badly by the flames. The blaze was
discovered by policemen who broke
open the doors and aroused the guests.
]. H. Hunt Of Tulare county was in
jured painfully while standing on a fire
escape on the second floor. He was
struck by ladder erected by the fire
men.
The saloons Of George Carli and
Frank Rosetti, the cleaning establish
ment of David Benjamin and the office
of the California Special Messenger
service were slightly damaged by fire
and water
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08
FAMOUS CANADIAN HURT
IN RUNAWAY AT WINNIPEG
Lord Strathcona Now Carrying Arm in
Sling and Suburban Mayor Has
Broken Leg

WINNIPEG, Sept. 7.-Lord Strath-
coma, while driving to his ranch with
Mayor Megaw of Verona on SATURDAY
night, was thrown out of his carriage
and slightly injured.
The horse became unmanagable ana
to save themselves the men turned the
horse into a wire fence. Lord Stratch-
coma sustained an injury to one arm.
which he now carries in sling. Mayor
Megaw suffered a broken leg. Lord
Strathcona is so years of age.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08
NEW STEAMER TO RUN TO
LOS ANGELES FROM NORTH
ST, croix Will Be Put in Commission
at San Francisco to Run to
Angel City

SEATTLE, Sept. 1.-THE Schubach-
Hamilton Steamship company has eff
fected an arrangement with the North
Pacific Steamship company whereby
the steamer st. Croix, which early
this season was on the Nome run,
will be operated on the San Francisco,
Santa Barbara, Los Angeles route in
connection with the steamers Roanoke
and George w. Elder.
By shifting to the southern trade the
st. Croix will be given employment all
the wear round. The st. Croix is now
here having oil burning apparatus in
stalled. She is expected to sail for San
Francisco about September 10 when
she will begin operating on her new
route.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08
Boy Killed Accidentally

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7.-One death
and a score or more minor accidents
because of the Labor day celebrations,
were recorded by the police. George
Johnson, a 15-year-old student, while
hunting in the woods near Beltsville,
Md, was shot and killed by a COM
panion. The police investigated and
declared the shooting was accidental.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08
Heaulest Rainfall on Record

TOPEKA, Kas., Sept THE heav-
lest rainfall for twelve hours ever re-
corded at the local weather bureau oc-
Cured last night and this morning, the
total precipitation being fraction
more than inches. Many streets were
impassable for pedestrians today.
Street car traffic was tied up and resi-
dents waded to their places of business
through water varying in depth from
three inches to a foot.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08
5000 killed in Mexican Hood }

MEXICO CITY, Sept. 1t is be-
lieved by the authorities that the cas-
ualties in northern Mexico from the
recent floods will not be less than 5000.
The monetary loss to the railroads is
already placed at $2,00O.O00, and this
figure may be doubled. According to
OFFICIAL reports, the death list in Mon
terey and vicinity reached a total of
linn
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08
NEW SULTAN OF TURKEY
WANTS BIDS ON DEBTS
Ottoman Government Willing to Pay
Four Per Cent Interest on Bonds
as Sinking Fund

WASHINGTON, Sept. THE Turk
ish government has invited bids for
$50, 800, 900 bonds, bearing per cent m
terest, at 1 per cent for an amortization
fund, or sinking fund for the payment
of the Turkish debt.
The imperial Ottoman embassy at
washington today announced officially
that on the strength of article SO of the
financial law for the current fiscal year
the imperial Ottoman ministry or
finance had decided to contract loan
of g5,000,000 Turkish approximately
$50, ,O00 000), the rate of interest being 4
per cent and the rate of amortization l
per cent.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08
mo- kln AII Nlaht DRUG Stores

LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. ALI
night drug store, the cut rate store and
the suggestive post card will be done
away with If the National Association
of Retail Druggists in convention here
can effect it. The post card war is be-
ing conducted by Mrs. Nellie Florence
Lee of Chicago, president of the Wom-
ems auxiliary.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08
Pleased with Reception

TOXIC, Sept. 1.-THE press here is
carrying long special dispatches from
Seattle concerning the entertainment of
the japanese commercial delegation by
the civic authorities and trade bodies
of that city. The warm reception eX-
tended to the visitors is.creating pro-
found impression here.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08
CABLE COMPANY'S SALVAGE
GIVEN BIG CUT BY COURT
Appellate Division Slices Claims
Against Pacific Mail for Res
cue of Manchuria

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept I'm a de-
cision rendered today the federal court
of appeals has reduced from $62,636 to
S32. .636, the amount of the salvage to be
paid to the Commercial Gable COM
pany by the Pacific Mail company for
salvage of the steamship company 5
liner Manchuria, in 1906
The Manchuria grounded on reef
off the island OF Oahu, and was res
cued from her dangerous position by
the aid of the cable company's repair
ship Restorer. The cable company
asked for 100000 salvage, and the dis
trlct court Of Hawaii awarded $62,-
6S6. Both parties appealed.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08
Mocann,s TrlaI is Reaun

CHICAGO, Sept. 7.-The trial Of Ed
ward Mccain, police inspector, who
was indicted by the grand jury on
charges of malfeasance in Office and
having accepted bribes, was begun to-
day before Judge Barnes of the criminal
court.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08

stock Collars-stylish tailored linen col
lars, daintiest of lace stock collars in
white and colors; also black collars with
handsome tet trimmings. Prices Csc, S5c
and up to $3.50.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08

Jabots and French Bows-Distinctly
new and delightful effects in real Irish
lace and fascinating hand-embroidered
designs; exceedingly pretty and smart.
All prices.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08

Tailored Linen Collars-Plain or en-
broidered, to be worn with tailored shirt
waists. Prices 25c, 35c, SOC and up.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08

exquisite lace; in white. cream and ecru;
an indispensable accessory with many Of
the new gowns Prices 75c, $1.25 and up
to S3.75.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08

Exclusive Noveltles-In Bruges, Cluny,
Princess, Armenian, Venise and Valen-
ciennes lace. May Of the more elaborate
stocks have jabots arranged in cascade
effect to accord with the low opening of
the seasons coats. A few of the dainty
new effects are illustrated herewith.
Zse.guS S6QS
f6a - 8 GN1
ANdEI7M
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08

Collar and Cuff sets-Dainty and fas-
cinating effects in Irish lace and en-
broidered linen. All prices.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08

Dutch Collars-With or without jabots;
many charming new effects are intro
duced to add to their beauty.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08
SIN artest Veilings
For the Coming Autumn Season

THE famous designers of the superb milli-
merry destined to delight womanlxnd this
Fall have been in league with yelling importers
and the wells and scarfs are quite as fas-
cinating in their way the hats they are pro-
yided for. Popular prices prevail here.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08

The AngeIus grill has excellent serv-
fee and better food. Fourth and Spring
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08
Our Millinery Dept.
Grows in Interest Every Day

THERE is an air of subdued excitement
4 pervading this department owing to the
daily arrival of lovely new Autumn crea-
tions, which find the artistic appointments
Of our remodeled Millinery Salon a fitting
background for their display.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08

they Gy
know how t
Graham guardian., 1909-02-12
Easy Enough.

From time immemorial," said q
Louisville Judge, southern people have
been lavish In bestowing titles. think
there is something in the southern tenn
permanent which explains this. didn't
start out on this, however, for philo
sophical disquisition, but rather to tell
how certain Kentucky gentleman es,
tablished valid title to the rank Of colo.
mel. He went to Cincinnati once with
friend who enjoyed many acquaint,
ances in the Buckeye metropolis and
who introduced him to every one as
Colonel Brown. Everything went along
smoothly until finally one Cincinnatian
asked Of the introducer:
az suppose your friend, Colonel
Brown, was in the Confederate army
No, sir; he was not
"'Well, then, he fought on the Union
sider
"'You are wrong there too
"'Oh, see now. He got his title by
serving in the state militiaT
No; no never entered the militia
"'Then how in thunder Gid he get to
DO coloneif
He drew a sword, sir, at q church
aatrp "--wsshinPton Post
Graham guardian., 1909-02-12
Color Blind,

John Dalton, without whose discoy,
cry Of the laws Of chemical combina
ton chemistry as an exact science
could hardly exist, was wholly color
blind. His knowledge Of the fact came
about by happening Of the sort which
we call chance. On his mothers birth.
day, when he was a man of twenty,
six, he took her pair Of stockings
which he had seen in a shop window
labeled, silk, the newest fashion"
Thee has bought me pair of grand
hose, john" said the mother, "but what
made thee fancy such a bright colorl
Why, can never show myself at meet.
ing In them"
John was much disconnected, but he
told her that he considered the stock.
ings to be of very proper go to meet.
Ing color, as they were a dark blush
drab.
"Why, they're red as cherry, John"
was her astonished reply.
Neither he nor his brother Jonathan
could see anything but drab in the
stockings, and they rested In the belief
that the good wife's eyes were out of or
der until she, having consulted various
neighbors, returned with the verdict.
"Varra fine stuff, but uncommon scar.
lety."
The consequence was that John Dai.
ton became almost the first to direct
the attention Of the scientific world to
the subject Of color blindness.