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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15
POSING.

She spoke of her home in the eity
 And mentioned the 1uxuries there, As one who would say, in casual way, My fathers a millionaire"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15

marriage of the plaintiff before she be- came his brothers wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15

Dear Judd, 1t doth become you well
 To make the best of things, like this, But when the crowd goes to Mobile,
 Just think of all the fun you'll miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15

Washington Bureau Age Herald. 14:i street. \. w.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30
SWlNDLERS DEFRAUD
ACCIDENT COMPANIES
Paris Police Arrest Clever Persons
Who Operate with Aid of Autos,
Some Vases and Women

PARIS, July 29.-Two splendid auto
mobiles, some porcelain vases and a
forged title of nobility were the stock
trade Of cleverly organized band
of swindlers who for the last eight
years seem to have made an excellent
living out of 1t.
Their method was very simple. The
gang consisted of six associates, the
eldest of whom assumed the title OF
Count Gronotton de Thuin. A boule-
ward beauty completed the membership
She passed off as a theatrical artistic
who owned one of the autos.
The pseudo-coun obtained various
appointments as an accident insurance
agent and had his automobiles regu
larly insured in different companies
against accident. The other member
of the gang acted either as chauffeur
or owners of the cars, with new names
and addresses on each occasion. The
porcelain vases, worth only very little
were certified to have been purchased
for $1,000.
When money was needed at the end
of each month the two automobiles
were simply brought into collision in
any public thoroughfare, and the one
occupied by the artistic invariably con-
tanned one of the porcelain vases, which
was smashed in the shock. Policemen
only too willingly took note of the
damage done, and the companies
usually paid out the sum of $1,000
claimed.
To avoid suspicion being excited by
the too frequent demolition of porce-
lain vases other objects of art were
some times carried in the cars, with a
similarly high, but fictitious, purchase
price.
A mere accident revealed the whole
secret of the gang. The pseudo-count
happened to have a quarrel with a
tram conductor over a trifle and both
were taken to the police station. The
insolent behavior of the sham count
when parading his title and showing
his card aroused the suspicion of the
police officer who then and there
ordered him to be searched, and found
him in possession of accident insurance
policies with nearly every company
operating in Paris.
Why one person should have con-
tracts with a hundred different COM
panies seemed strange, and the
pseudo-count could give no plausible
explanation, with the result that he
was kept in custody, and further in
uuiries caused the arrest of the entire
gang, including the boulevard beauty.
Her apartments were stocked with
cheap works of art for which she held
certificates of purchase representing
them as worth from $2500 to $4,000. The
two automobiles have also been con-
fiscated, and the amount of the sums
which the gang is known to have OBJ
tanned from different accident insur-
ance companies IS $4,000
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30
FRENZIED MAN WIPES OUT
HIS ENTIRE FAMILY OF -FOUR
Police, Discovering Austrian's Body
Hanging In Window, Search the
House and Find Five Dead

VIENNA, July ga distressing
family tragedy has occurred in Salz-
burg, where a wealthy man named
Franz Hofer was suddenly seized with
madness. In fit of frenzy he shot
his wife and three children, and fin
ished the massacre by hanging himself
to the window.
During the evening Hofer conversed
in his customary friendly manner with
his wife and children, but rising at
in the morning he loaded a sporting
rifle and went to the room where his
two boys, George and Karl, aged 13
and Is years respectively, slept.
He evidently shot the younger first,
while the boy was sleeping. The shot
probably awoke the eldest son, between
whom and his father a life-and-death
struggle must have followed, as the
boys shirt was torn in pieces, but a
shot in the back finally stretched him
dead on the floor.
Hofer then must have reloaded the
weapon and entered his fes room,
where a daughter of Is was also sleep
| ing. The girl was killed by a shot in
the head. Neither she nor her mother,
who was shot in the mouth, appears to
have been awakened by the previous
conflict between the father and son in
the adjoining chamber.
Hofer then proceeded to close the
tragedy by hanging himself His
weight broke the first rope, which lay
on the floor, but a second attempt sue
ceeded. Passers by who saw the body
at the window summoned the police,
who discovered the five inanimate
bodies
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30
BLERIOT READY
TO MAKE RACE
SAYS HE WILL WILLINGLY
COMPETE WITH WRlGHTS
American AViators Not Heard from
by Seattle Fair Management In
Regard to AeropIane Con-
test at Exposition
(By Associated Press.)

PARIS, July 29.-Louis Bleriot ap-
peared greatly pleased when informed
by. the Associated Press today that the
officials Of the Alaska Pacific
exposition had offered $25,OOO for an
aeropane race between him and the
Wright brothers. He said:
"If either of the Wrights challenge
me under the Seattle conditions, 1 shall
accept Immediately"
SEATTLE, July 29.-When shown the
statement from Louis Bleriot. the
French aeroplanist, that he would be
willing to enter a contest with the
Wright brothers at the exposition
grounds, Josiah Collins, chairman of
the committee of special events of the
Alaska 7 YukonPacific exposition, said:
LAS yet we have heard nothing direct
lv from any of the aeroplanists, and
fear they did not receive our tele-
grams, which were sent to New York
with instructions that they be forward
ed to the different aviators. / am glad
to learn that Bleriot is willing to enter
the contest and tomorrow we shall
cable him direct reiterating our offer
Management in Earnest
"The matter will be placed before the
executive committee at once and an
appropriation of $4,000 set aside to
provide for the prize The exposition
management is in earnest in its offer,
and we will take steps Immediately to
get into direct communication with M.
Bleriot and the Wrights in an effort to
bring them together in a series of races
to be held any time between now and
the end of September, under conditions
that the exposition management will
impose"
Mr. Collins tonight sent the following
cablegram to Louis Bleriot at Paris:
"Will you enter contest with Wright
brothers for $4,000 prize at Alaska
Yukon Pacific exposition grounds at
Scatter"
The following message was sent to
the Wright brothers, care of the war
department:
"Wnl you enter series of races on
the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition
grounds with Louis Bleriot, If the ex-
position management offers prize of
$25. .000?"
Asked concerning the conditions that
would be imposed by the exposition
management, Mr.. Collins said that IL
the aviators gave the offer serious con-
sideration the exposition officials would
have the conditions drawn up by ex-
perts familiar with aviation. The
management, however will require that
five races be held, the prize to go to
the winner Of three.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30
AROUND TOWN

Bethel Concert at Burbank Hall
The Bethel mission will give a con-
cert at Burbank hall this evening at
o'clock instead of in the Church of
the Neighborhood, as previously an
nounced.
w. c. T. U. VIII Entertain
A musical and literary entertainment
will be given by the Los Angeles Cen
tral w. c. T. u. this afternoon in the
auditorium of Temperance temple, 301
North Broadway. Mrs. Margaret Craig
has charge of the music.
Al Levy Is Host Tomorrow
A complimentary dinner will be given
by Al Levy to the Dallas Boosters +"
the Elks' executive committee 1909 re-
union and members Of the White
Squadron at Levy's cafe tomorrow
evening at 1880 o'clock.
Religious Director Returns
E. II. Emmett, religious work direct
or of the Y. NJ c. A, has returned to
Los Angeles from two months tour
OF the United States, during which he
visited many associations studying the
various methods of work During his
absence Mr.. Emmett Travelled Is 900
miles.
AgneIenos Reach Honolulu
department of the German-American
Savings bank announces the arrival of
the following Los Angeles residents at
Honolulu on tour of the world Mr.
and Mrs ]. e. Ward, w. L. Hubbard
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Gordon and Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Rieff.
G. A. r. viii Hold Smoker
Saturday evening, July 81, members
of Bartlett-Logan post, G. A. r., will
hold their midsummer smoker and
camp fire at their post rooms, SIT South
Broadway, to which all veterans are
invited. Among the entertainers around
the fire will be a colored plantation glee
club, which will sing the old songs of
long ago, with accompaniment of BAN
JOS and a cakewalk.
James Gregory Ham Missing
James Gregory Ham, 1924 East First
street. disappeared Monday and has
not been seen since by friends or rela-
tives. Ham, who was employed by the
Lacey Manufacturing company, was
the sole support of his mother, Mrs.
J. q. Mills, who is said to have been
left destitute by her son. Inquiry at
the manufacturing plant revealed the
fact that Ham had drawn his weeks
pay before leaving.
Will Burn House as Test
Saturday, July 81, at $3.50 p m, there
will be a demonstration of the salt
water fire pressure system at Venice.
At this time building will be burned,
and the Venice fire department, after
putting out the fire, will give a thor
ough demonstration of the Venice sys-
tenn, showing a number of streams on
the same main. Walter Lips, chief of
the Los Angeles fire department, will
be present and assist in making tests.
Punished for Striking Wife
S. S. Shumard yesterday received a.
20-days' sentence to the city Jail when
he was brought before Police Judge
Rose, charged with taking 81 from the
cash register of a restaurant owned by
his wife at Fifth street and Central
avenue. The wife in question testified
that when she demonstrated with her
husband the latter struck her. The
court stated that the prisoner would
need twenty days away from any temp
tation to drink.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30
SHOOTS PENDANTS
FROM W0MAN'S EARS
Prince George of serVia Distinguishes
Himself as Marksman by Clipping
Earrings from Head of Hostess

VIENNA, July 29.-Prince George. the
former crown prince of Servia, shot 6
pair Of pearl pendants from a woman's
ears at ten PAGES last Thursday even
ing.
His aim was so perfect the bullets
merely severed the gold wire from
which the suspended pearls dropped tc
the ground uninjured. The two shots
were fired in quick succession at the
heroine of this adventure, at whose
behest the prince acted.
The prince had often been challenged
to a similar essay of his skill and nerve
as marksman, and only yielded in the
present instance to the entreaty of his
hostess. who declared herself ambitious
to serve as a target, reliant on her
own calm temperament and the prince S
atm
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30
WRIGHTS' AEROPLANE
SPEED TEST DELAYED
Strong Wind Causes Aviator to Post
pone Trial Until More Propitious
Weather Obtains

WASHINGTON, July ga squally
wind caused another postponement of
the ten mile official speed trial of Or
vile Wright's aeroplane tonight.
Until word came from the Alexan-
dria end of the course at Z o'clock,
that a strong wind was blowing there,
Orville Wright seemed determined to
make the trial. At that hour the
brothers conferred and decided the
fight would be attempted tomorrow
afternoon.
Fully hundred automobiles and
many carriages brought to Fort Myer
nearly all of the important officials of
the government, including the presi-
dent. They were greatly disappoint-
ed that the fight was called off, but
planned to return to the course to-
morrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30
DAUGHTER OF ROOSEVELT
TO TAKE BALLOON FLIGHT

WASHINGTON, July 29.-Mrs. Mich
olas Longworth, daughter of former
President Roosevelt, has become an
enthusiast about aeronautics. Her at
tendance upon the trials of the
Wright aeroplane is almost constant
and now, it is said, she is determined
to make a flight herself. A. Holland
Forbes of New York, acting president
of the Aero club OF America who is
now in the city, has promised Mrs.
Longworth to take her up in balloon.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30

neat execution of the tricks performed
by the child medium, fatal error was
committed when the detective, who
made himself appear in the light of a
new convert, appeared upon the stage.
Parker furnished the gathering with
something new in the seance line and
demonstrated that after all mick
Carter" in the spirit is not the equal
of Dishmans men in the flesh.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30
M Nnt a. Enst

Unless you go via the Scenic Line. THE
DENVER & RIO GRANDE RAIL
ROAD has the grandest scenery, and
charges the same as lines having no
scenery. Go via Salt Lake City, Glen
wood Springs. Colorado Springs and
Denver. Stop-overs permitted. Seem
cry, dining cars, observation cars,
tention. Office, 544 South Spring street.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30
THE CITY

Strangers are invited TO visit the exhibits OF
California products at the Chamber OF Com
merce building, on Broadway. between First
and Second streets. where free information Will
be given on all subjects pertaining to this Sec
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30

Membership in the Los Angeles Realty Board
is virtual guarantee of reliability. Provision
is made for arbitration OF any differences be-
tween members and their clients. Accurate In
formation on realty matters is obtainable from
them. Valuations by a competent committee.
Directory OF members free at the office OF
Herbert Burdett, secretary. b2S Security bldg.
Phone Broadway 1896
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30
Wind Mills

Now that the home market has been
overstocked with tariff speeches, it
might be a good idea to put the mills
on short time.-Omaha Bee.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30

The Herald will pay $40 in cash to any ono
furnishing evidence that VIII lead to the arrest
and conviction OF any person caught stealing
copies OF The Herald from the premises OF our
Datrona
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30

Notice is hereby given that 1 intend to apply
to the state Board of Prison Directors to be
paroled from San Quentin, according to law.
RUBY CASTLEMAN,
No 22933
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30
Nothing Doing

Knicker-"If wishes were horses"
Bocker--"What would be the use If
YOU couldn't bet?"-New York Sun.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Save sickness ana stomach trouble by
drinking the best spring water. The
Glen Rock Water company will supply
you. Phones C1456 East 4S7. Prices
right.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30
Last Chance
East
SPECIAL EXCURSIONS EAST

August 9 to 13; September Z
to 10, Is to IS.
To Chicago and return only,
September 4 and 5.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30

The Legal Ala society. at 2s2 N. Main. Is
charitable organization maintained for the pur-
pose Of aiding In legal matters those unable TO
employ counsel. The society needs nnancial
assistance and seeks information regarding
worthy cases. Phone Home F5203; Main 1865.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30
THE BURLINGTON BEST FOR YOU

Plan your trip one way via
Seattle, thence on the Burling-
ton-Northern Pacific or the
Burlington Great Northern
through trains TO Chicago, St.
Louis, Kansas City and Oma-
ha. The other way via Salt
Lake, Scenic Colorado, Denver,
using the Burlington's famous
Chicago-Denver electric-light-
ed specials.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30
LOW ROUND TRIP RATES

To Chicago $3.50, St. Louis
$67.50, Omaha, Kansas City
and St. Joseph 10000, St. Paul
$3.50 (via Seattle one-way
$24.5O higher). To New York,
Boston, New Jersey and New
England resorts very cheap
round-trip rates in effect every
day from Chicago or St. Louis.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30

The Herald. like every other newspaper. Is
nisrepresented at times, particularly in cases
involving hotels. theaters. etc. The public Will
please take notice that every representative Of
this paper is equipped with the proper creden-
uals, and more particularly equipped with
money with Which TO pay his bills.
THE HERALD
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30

Bethel Concert at Burbank Hall
The Bethel mission will give a con-
cert at Burbank hall this evening at
o'clock instead of in the Church of
the Neighborhood, as previously an
nounced
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30
.SPOOk ARTISTS ARE
NIPPED AT SEANCE
tContinued from Page OneI

choir and his harp has probably been
called in"
in a fit mood for anything, even a
speech. At this juncture Arthur S.
Prentice came forward with a speech
which implied great wonders to be re-
vealed, but ended with an anti-climax
and a suggestion that he was always
from Missouri" The well known and
well fed Mrs. Dean acted as mistress
of ceremonies and introduced all Of the
persons inflicted upon those who paid
so cents.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30
Al Levy Is Host Tomorrow

A complimentary dinner will be given
by Al Levy to the Dallas Boosters, 4"
the Elks' executive committee 1909 re-
union and members of the White
Squadron at Levys cafe tomorrow
evening at 7:30 o'clock.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30

When Mr.. Gates had finished there
were many calls for "Uncle George"
from the San Pedro friends of Mayor
Alexander, and he made short speech,
assuring the voters they can feel sure
of right treatment from Los Angeles
following consolidation. I'm December
YOU ought to have representation on
the city council of the consolidated
city," said the mayor.
1--WE WILL" said several in the audi
ence.
members of the San Pedro committee:
w. A. weldon, e. D. Seward, Lewis
Hansen, j. A. Anderson. j. NJ. Keagy,
II. w Armour, Frank Treichel, Louis
Tnsner, Ben r. Cross, Frank Bonsall,
W. L. Campbell and Richard Quinn,
and the following from Los Angeles:
Joseph H. Call, Mayor George. Alexan-
der, Lee Gates, Leslie r. Hewitt, A.. P.
Fleming, H. Jevne, J. M Schneider,
William D. stephens, F. w. Braun, o.
70. Parish and Frank ]. Hart.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-29

had strongly objected. and II is said they
arc willing 10 give their version
Toward the conclusion of the afternoon
session. Brokaw gave his definition OF a
drinking man He has testified before
that he does not drink.
were in what has been called the 'trlvially
eNhilarated state?" " asked Mr. Brokaw's s
lawyer
II cannot" replied the witness
When do You think a man qualities as
any one drinking man who takes less
than seven or eight drinks a day"
Night Session Held.
a night session was held with Brokaw
still on the stand
Mr.. Baldwin attempted To get AT some
facts concerning Brokaw's income. which
the defendant has attempted 20 show is
not as large as reported In opposition 10
his wlfes demand for allmony.
DO you own a yacht2" he was asked
NO, | don't" replied Brokaw
How much is the yacht YOU do not
own WORTH" was another question
About 100000 came the answer.
The witness could not recall If he ever
mony He admitted that since the pro-
ceedings began. he had transferred the
Great Neck. Long Island. property to
others.
III you draw check now, where would
you go TO get IL caShed?''
Il would go where the money was"
replied Brokaw.
"Thats what we are trying to find
out, Where is the money?"
There Is not any just now" replied
the witness. stubbornly.
The hearing will continue tomorrow
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-29
Provo News Notes

st4cIal to The Tribune.
PROVO. Dec. 2S.-W. /. Miller, special
sgent for the United States government,
( bre today. and Will remain for several
daYs. conducting hearings in cases where,
Il the government is seeking TO cancer
homestead filings on certain lands IN
I'tah county. where the entrymcn have
fsled TO comply with the law In Guilt
s.;ng and proving up on the lands IN
oussiion. The cases now being heard by
Agent Miller are entitled. The United
States OF America VS.. Hyrum Argyle, Jr,,
10 cance! his filing on land In sectlon .,
ioTnship 8 south. range west and
franklin T. Bennett 10 cance his entry
oa land In section II. township s south,
fange west; and Joseph NJ. Argyle, 10
-czncel his entry on land in section !.
ovnship 8 south range west.
Grs Marie X. Nelson was granted
tteIee OF divorce today in the district
court from NJ. NJ. Nelson on the grounds
Of failure 10 provide. Nelson was the
p.sntff In the case and asked for a d.
y0rce on tie ground OF cruelty, Mrs.
Nelson answered and filed cross com
PAINT charging non-support. BY stlpu-
alton and agreement OF the parties, Mel
Nelson was granted the divorce. the
custody Of the seven-y -year-old child and
two ive-acre lots In Pleasant Grove City.
Ihe couple was married at Pleasant
jioye October -, 1897, and have one
,:hld.
james woodhead was today sentenced
y serve five days in the city Jail by
ny Justice Noon. Woodhead pleaded
!uiiy 10 being drunk.
a marriage license was issued here to-
.sy 10 John & Jones and Jane l.. Hunt
Ss,on. both OF Spanish Fork ..
The sidewalks in Provo are In a dam
sefous condition from the accumlatioR ot
- MS Stella PrDhgrt "A clerk In
,a'fer Brothers store, while on her way
one fell IN the slippery sidewalk and
yoke one OF the bones In her left arm,
'ea Otherwise bruisine herself,
the ioeal order o! Masonic fraternity
=, iast nigat In the knight building and
Dhiea tie following officers for the
,.ssuiIs year; Story lodge No !, a. f
@l =. NJ, a II. Bucklcr worshiPful
Issser; George w, Craig. senior warden.
% I. Palm Junior warden, Markham
senior deacon: James r. Farrcr.
;,plof deacon; s. *. Roberts. senior
,.,sTN%Io' A.fett Hedquist. junior stew
-S,..., " Atoupa, tyler; l.. IL, Cortman.
',SSuslee; W. 5. Jennens. secretary; 5. w.
spy ysslp rGasuEcr. The officers Installed
49, Ciah chapter No. I, K A. NJ, OF the
7,,.ue order. Were. :. II. Goodwin, high
s., H. g. Blurnenthal. king; n. B.
,os ,tp scribe: John T.. Bott. captain
n,,ne. ,ne most; \, F, Palm, principal So
.IirF a. Il. Larson. royal arch cap
rsIs. "ayHham chcever, master third
II +; :, L.. Dorm3u. master second vale.
- 90 HeCqulst, master first vale. r. j
Gi;lOupa sentinel; S W. Sharp, treasurer;
., KS W, Craig. secrtary. Tie Officers
Esrs srand lodge Of salt Lake City
s,hrswg, ny Grand Master Glen
ofi,cSrn After the installation o. the
rlr,o'fS.' lhe members i50 in number.
VI substantial supper.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-29
BROkAW IRRITABLE
UNDER CR0.SS-F|RE
Forced to Admit That He Ac-
cused His Wife of Loving
Another Man.
SECRETARY HELPED TO
BREAK IN WIFE'S DOOR
Mrs. Frank J. Gould and Other
Society Notables Stand by
Fair Plaintiff.

NEW YORK. Dec 2s.-w. Gould
Brokaw had bad day of it on the stand
at Mineola. L. l., today. He had pre-
vlously testified OF his fairness toward his
wife, who is suing for separation with
alimony Of 100000 a year. but today, un-
der cross examination. lie was forced to
admit that he had accused her in a let
ter TO his mother-In-law OF loving another
man. OF drinking too much port wine, and
OF smoking cigarettes.
He also admitted that his secretary
Euford. had assisted him in breaking
down the door OF his wife's bedroom.
In Bad Humor.
Brokaw was in an irritable mood and
iorgetful OF details, The plaintiff, how
ever, was In light humor. Almost buried
In white furs. she sat near the witness
and smiled often.
In addition TO the interesting develop
ments In Brokaw's testimony. IL became
known that Mrs. Frank j. Gould Lieu
tenant Governor and Mrs. Horace White
of Syracuse, and other friends of Mrs
Brokaw, had offered to appear as wit
nesses In her behalf. but counsel for Mrs
Brokaw said that he considered his
clients case sufficiently strong and de-
clned the offer
These friends were nearly all NOM
hers of house party TO which Brokaw