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Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
INLAND WATER ROUTE IS
ESSENTIAL FOR WARSHlPS
Rear Admiral Sperry Declares in Time
of War Canals Necessary
for Protection

NORFOLK, Va, Nov. 1S-An inland
water route from New England to
Florida, especially for torpedo boats,
destroyers and submarines, with ample
bends for destroyers 295 feet in length
together with the adequate fortifica-
ton of the capes of Virginia, is abb
solutely essential for the effective pro-
lection of the Atlantic coast In the
event of war.
This is the declaration of Rear Ad-
miral c. S. Sperry, u. S. N, retired
made here today in an address before
the Deeper Waterways association.
Admiral Sperry said that in the
present undefended state of the en-
trance to Chesapeake bay, this line of
waterways could be cut in two and
absolutely blockaded by an enemy.
mot a single gum" said he, could
be brought to bear upon hostile fleet
passing from the capes to the head of
Chesapeake bay where the great rail-
way bridges are exposed to destruc-
ton; and an enemy with full liberty
to land inN safety when he pleases
may also attack or blockade Norfolk,
Richmond, Newport News and Balti-
more, while his fleet lies comfortably
at anchor in Lynn Haven bay"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
ENDS LIFE BECAUSE
III DISLIkED BABIES

CHAMPAIGN. Ill, Nov. 1S.-Aver-
sion to babies and domestic life is as
cribed as the cause for'the suicide to-
day of Prof. Wilfred c. Wheeler, first
assistant in chemistry in the engineer
ing experiment station of the UniVer-
sity of Illinois. The chemists body
was found on the university campus
He had taken a large quantity of cy-
anide of potassium.
1t was said tonight that Wheeler
had taken his meals away from home
since a baby came into the household.
He could not endure the noise of the
infant. he said, and expressed a great
dislike for babies
A note left by the professor directed
his wife how to collect his life insur-
ance and referred to his premeditated
death as follows:
Il am tired of living: so good by.
There is no use trying 10 find out what
happened to me. as 3ia G. (grains) Of
X. {. y. potassium cyanide) are re
sponsible for my fate"
Prof Wheeler was 30 years old and
was liked by his colleagues.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
WELLS, FARGO & co.
ENJOYS PROSPERITY
One of Largest Divisions of Surplus
in History of Corporations Is
Planned for Stockholders
in Near Future
IBy Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1S.-Wells, Fargo
& Co. announced today an Increase IN
the capital stock of the company from
$S ,00O, 900 TO $24000,000
The new issue of s16,00O.000 is to be
offered to stockholders, to whom a
stock dividend of $500 a share is to be
declared.
This action was taken at special
meeting of the directors today, and is
subject to the approval of the stock
holders at a meeting to be held De-
cember %.
The dividend of $500 is to be paid out
of the accumulated earnings of the
company. The new stock will be Of
fered to holders of the old stock at par
in the proportion of two shares of new
stock for one of old.
The division of the surplus will take
it's place among the richest distribu-
tons of profits by a large corporation in
the history of American financial ope-
ratiOns.
Worked out, the dividend plan gives
each stockholder funds for the purchase
of two shares of the new stock at par
and 500 in cash
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
REFUSE TO SANCTION BILL;
FINNISH DIET DISSOLVED
Government Proposition Turned Down
by Legislative Body Causes
Trouble in Finland

HELSINGFORS, Finland, Nov. 1S.-
The Finnish diet was dissolved today
because of its refusal to sanction the
bill introduced by the government ask
ing for an appropriation of $4,000,0O0
for the defense of the empire.
An election will be held February 1,
and the new diet will assemble
March 1.
The dissolution of the diet was ex-
pected when the government bill was
rejected yesterday. The conflict in
the diet was the same as that which
took place in the senate and resulted
in the resignation of many Finnish
senators, and the substitution of ma
iority made UP of Russian military Of
ficers.
The senate had expressed a willing
ness to contribute $2,00O,000 as an an
nual appropriation for the national de-
fense, but double that amount was
assessed by the Russian cabinet as
Finland's contribution for the defense
OF the empire.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
S20,0OO,000 WOULD BE COST
OF BUILDING BIG WATERWAY
State Senator Jones of Illinois Gives
Estimates of Expense Deepening
Illinois River

CHICAGO, Nov. 1S.-"Building of u
fourteen-foot waterway from the pres
ent terminus of the drainage canal to
Utica, the head of navigation on the
Illinois river, would be a tremendous
step toward the Lakes-to -the-Gulf deep
waterways.
"Such project would cost only $780,
100000. and the work of deepening the
remainder to East st. Louis would be
reduced to $1O,0O00O0, the price of one
battleship
I'VE could depend on the federal gov
ernment to furnish this, and once at
st. Louis, the completion of the water
way would be easily accomplished, as
the interests on the Ohio, Missouri and
upper Mississippi rivers would be work.
ing with instead of competing against
u.s."
The foregoing was the central
thought in a speech delivered yester-
day by State Senator w. Clyde Jones
at the weekly MONDAY luncheon of the
Electric club.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
ALSOP CLAIM IS
DENIED BY CHILE
AMERICAN LEGATION IN RE-
PUBLIC MAY BE CLOSED
FINAL SETTLEMENT OF DEMAND
MUST BE MADE
Action of State Department Not to
Sever Relations, but Resorted to
as Protest Against Delay
of Payment
IRx Associated Press ]

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1S.-The Alsop
claim against Chile for more than a
million dollars, pending for thirty-tive
years, has assumed a critical stage.
Mr.. Lawson, American minister 10
Chile, Is now on his way to Washlng-
ton, having left Mr. Pierpont in charge
of the legation. 1t is not improbable
that if the chilean government does not
consent to a final settlement within the
next few days, or agree for a protocol
for its reference to The Hague, the
American legation in Santiago will be
closed and its archives placed in the
hands of the American consul for safe
keeping.
Intimation to this effect has been Civ
en- to Minister Cruise, representing chile
in Washington.
This action on the part of the state
department is not to be taken as
formal severance of diplomatic rela-
tions with that country, and it is not
probable that Chile will withdraw her
minister from Washington.
No Ultimatum Given
No ultimatum has been given Chile,
but this governments purpose in with
drawing it's diplomatic representatives
from that country is in the way of a
protest against the interminable delays
policy concerning this claim.
What further action may be taken by
the government will depend upon the
course pursued by the Chileans. but II
is not thought probable Chile will will
ingly continue TO be exhibited before
the world as country which resorts to
every possible effort to avoid the pay
ment of admittedly just debts
1t develops that only week or ten
days ago Minister Dawson entered into
an agreement with the Chilean foreign
office as to the form of a protocol which
was to be the basis for a reference of
the Alsop claim to The Hague tribunal.
The Chilean government, however, re-
fused 10 comply with the conditions
agreed. and in effect repudiated its own
foreign office.
The state department holds that when
n foreign government reverses and re-
pudiates its agency through which ii
transacts business with other govern
monts it is useless to maintain relations
with that government.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
PENNSYLVANIA TRAIN RUNS
THROUGH TUNNEL THURSDAY
Completion of Railroad Feat Evidenced
by Use of Bore from New Jer-
sey to Long Island

NEW YORK, Nov. 1S.-Running be-
meath the Hudson river, under Manhat-
tan islands skyscrapers and on below
the bed of the East river, Pennsyl-
vania railroad train traversed today
for the first time the new tunnel OF
the transportation line from New Jer-
sey to Long Island.
This marked the practical compile
tion of a railroading feat parallelins
in many ways in interest the opening
of a transcontinental railroad route.
President McCrea of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad and roads directors
took the trip, which was entirely IN
formal and for the purpose of giving
the officials an opportunity to inspect
The work, which is expected to cost
before it is finished, close TO 100000, OOO
1t is believed the tunnels from New
Jersey to Long Island will be ready Tor
use by next June.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
ASTOR'S YACHT
BELIEVED SAFE
CRAFT MAY HAVE ESCAPED
HURRICANE
VESSEL SIGHTED IN HARBoR
MAY BE NoURMAHAL
Friends of Colonel, However, Are lns
clined to Doubt That the Boat
Seen by Sailors Is
IBy Associated Press. ]

NEW YORK, Nov. 1S.-Some assur-
ance that Col. John Jacob Astor's yacht
Nourmahai, which has been missing in
West Indian waters for ten days, safely
outrode the recent hurricane was
brought here today by Capt. j. Durce
of the steamship Annetta, which ar
rived with fruit from jamaican ports.
Capt. Durce reported that on Sunday,
November IA, he sighted a ship he be-
lieYed to be the Nourmahal riding at
anchor in the reef harbor at Hawks
Nest, san Salvador, the island on which
Columbus landed in 1892
Col. Astors friends were inclined 10
doubt that the yacht seen by Capt.
Durce was the Nourmahal, as san Sal
vador is nearly 200 miles north of the
region where Col. Astor planned to
cruise.
The fruit steamer passed within three
miles of the yacht, a large white steam
vessel with yellow tunnels, and about
250 feet long. This description would
answer that of the Astor yacht.
The storm had lost its hurricane IN
tensity on sunday, when the fruiter
passed San Salvador, but heavy wealth
er still prevailed.
The yacht showed no, signs of distress,
and capt. Durce thought it had put
into shelter before the hurricane and
was waiting more favorable weather.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
WOMAN DIES IN POVERTY;
LEAVES $4,000 ESTATE
After Death Subject of Charity Is
Found to Be Possessed of Con-
siderable Fortune

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1S.-When
the estate of Mrs. Suzanne Moore was
probated by the public administrator
today, it was learned the woman, who
was supposed to have died in poverty,
possessed a fortune appraised at $62,-
GOO. of which $4,000 was in cash.
Mrs. Moore lived in a hovel in this
city, and for years was a charge of
the Catholic Benevolent association.
After the fire of 1906 and up to the
time of her death last year. she re-
ceived aid from the Red Cross so
ciety.
Most of the money which Mrs.
Moore obtained from various charitable
organizations was lent 10 the Baptist
Church Building association.
Two cousins who live in the east are
the sole heirs to the estate.
Land on the west coast of Mexico. sonora,
slnal0a.--H. a. Smith, $40 Byrne bldg.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
SECRETARY WILSON ORDERS
BLEACHED FL0URS SEIZED

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18.-Open def
ance by millers of bleached flour to
heed the governments warning to cease
the manufacture of that article of food,
on pain of its being seized, has led
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson to take
drastic action.
An order has been issued by the sec
retarv to inspectors of the department
of agriculture to seize all bleached -four
in the country, and information has
been received here that as a result
fourteen consignments, comprising sew
eral carloads, were taken in the west
yesterday.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
INTERolcTED TEXT BOOKS
BURNED BY FRENCH MOTHERS

PARIS, Nov. 1S.-Mothers of Catholic
pupils of the Young Girls School at
Chassigny, Sous-Dun, in Saone-et-
Loire. made a public bonfire today of
the interdicted text books used by
their daughters. At other places in
that commune Catholic girls withdrew
from the schools.
At Bayonne, where the priests have
refused absolution to children attend
ing the public schools in defiance of
the clergy's warning, the parents have
retaliated by refusing to contribute to
the support of the church.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
Directors Are Elected

DENVER. Nov. 18.-Stockholders of
both the Colorado & Southern and
Colorado Midland railroads elected di-
rcctors here today The result showed
James ]. Hill to be still the control
ling factor in the former road, while
the Goulds appear to be dominant
among the Midland directors. The lat
ter result, it is believed, will be to
preclude a possibility of the Burling-
ton using the Midland as a link in the
chain OF a new transcontinental line.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
Chinese Much Excited

DENVER, Nov. 1S.-Denver's China
town was in a state of terror today,
as the result of warnings received
from san Francisco that thirty hatch
et-men are en- route to Denver to eX-
terminate members of the Yee tong
of whom there are nearly 100 here
This action is a result of the feud
that is now raging in San Francisco
between the Yee and the On Yick
tongS
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
Yaoui River Overlooked

CAPE HAYTIEN, Nov. 18.-Accord-
ing to advices from Monte Cristi, San
to Domingo, the Yaqui river has over
flowed its banks and inundated virtual
Iv the entire town. The water i'm some
places rose fifteen feet. Inhabitants
were forced to take refuge on roofs,
Immediate assistance is necessary.
Surrounding villages have been iso-
lated. Insurgents are making the
most of the bad weather to attack gov
ernment troops, who with peasants are
isolated in the hills without food or
shelter.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
Boy Dies from Bullet

SANTA CRUZ, Cal, Nov. 1S.-Sid-
ney Jenne, the 13-year-old boy who was
injured near here yesterday by
the accidental discharge of a shotgun,
died today Jenne was hunting with
a companion named Chapel, on a raft
on Nearys lagoon, when the gun was
discharged as it was being passed to
him. one of his legs was almost sew
cred. He died from loss of blood and
shock
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
Poet Wounds Critic

PARIS, Nov. 1S.-Gustav Terry, who
stirred up the recent naval scandal
by alleging corruption in the purchase
Of supplies, was wounded today in a
duel with Laurent Tailhade, the poet,
who escaped injury. Terry had taken
offense at a newspaper article in which
he was criticised by Tailhade. Tery's
charges regarding naval supplies in
yolved him i'm several damage suits
with officials of the navy department.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
Alleged Victim to Testify

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa, Nov. IS.
Judge Green, before whom John r.
Dobbins is being tried on the charge
of aiding in the alleged robbery of
Banker T. w. Ballew of Princeton, Mo-,
of 100000, overruled today an objection
by the defense to the introduction as II
witness of w Fl. Bedford of Bolckow,
Mo-. another alleged victim of the
Maybray combination. The object Is
to show general conspiracy to de-
fraud
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
Claim May Cause Trouble

WASHINGTON, Nov, 18.-The AL
sop claim of more than $1,000,000
against Chile, pending for thirty-five
years, has assumed a critical stage.
Intimation has been given to the Chill
can minister at Washington that un-
less a final settlement is made within
the next few days, or the claim is re-
ferred to The Hague for trial on its
merits, the American legation in Chile
will be closed.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
Woman Ends Her Life

WABASH, Ind, Nov. 18.-Josepn
BidweIl and his wife, against whom
he had filed suit for divorce, met to-
day at the home of relative and,
failing to reach an agreement to with
draw the suit, Mrs. Bidwell took car
bolic acid, threw herself in her hus-
bands arms and died in few minutes.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
Acnnitted of Setting Fire

SANTA ROSA, Cal, Nov 1S.--W. Fl.
Gardenshire, a farmer and former
we'll known Baptist minister of this
state. was acquitted here today of a
charge of setting the fire which ragged
In Sonoma and Napa counties last Sep
tember, burning over a vast area.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
Railroad Is Fined $1,000

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1S,-United
States District Judge De Haven i'm
posed eleven fines of 500 each today
ON the Chicago & Northwestern rail-
road for eleven violations of the rail-
way safety appliance law
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
win Inspect Missouri RIver

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 1S.-Having com
pleted its inspection of the Mississippi
river by voyage from ST. Paul to
New orleans, on the government
steamer Upton, the National Water
ways commission began today prepara
tions for an inspection of the Missouri
riNPr
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
Publisher Is III

NEW YORK. Nov. william NJ Lafian
publisher of tho New York sun, is critically
iu following an operation for appendicitis
Monday
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
SENT TO
AID ALMA BELL
Mother on Stand
tcoptiaued from Page One,

before the tragedy when she had writ
ten a letter
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-09-28
WILL sow WHEAT.

II am looking for somebody to sell
me four bushels Of pure Ripley wheat
said a we'll known farmer Of the Sha-
ron neighborhood, to the reporter on
the streets of Yorkville last Saturday
morning.
Going to have 1t ground into good
home made flour?" banterlngly asked
the reporter.
"Going to sow it on eight acres of
the best land l have" was the positive
reply.
with cotton at 1874" asked the
reporter still bantering.
"Yes, l would SOW it II cotton was
33 1-3," the farmer declared, and he
continued:
Il used to raise all the wheat l used
and generally had some to sell; but In
the course of time, like many others,
quit sowing and commenced buying
from the grocers. l never have been
quite we'll satisfied with myself in the
pui suance of this policy; but now
am thoroughly ashamed. / wish l had
sowed wheat last fall. l am dead sure
that l am going to SOW some this fall,
and as l see things now 1 will never
again neglect to make enough bread
to do me, no matter what the price of
cotton is"
Local dealers are already beginning
to receive inquiries for seed wheat,
and the Indications are that quite d
number of farmers are beginning to
come to the same conclusion that the
farmer quoted has arrived at.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-09-28

Still there were frequent throbs dur
ing the late afternoon and evening
Because similar disturbances have
been noticed during the maximum sun
spot period, which was reached about
a year ago, some astronomers have
conjectured that these so-called
storms originated in the centre Of life
of the solar system, the electro mag
netic waves being simply pulsations
from some mightier disturbance on
the sun. During the height of the
electrical disturbance the measuring
instruments in the telegraphic offices
in this city registered the presence on
the wires of upwards Of 500 volts Of
electric current from the unknown
source. This is a greater voltage than
is supplied for the operation Of any Of
the land wires, and it lighted several
of the incandescent resistance lamps
attached to the telegraph wires.
Brilliant sparks flashed across the
gaps when the telegraph keys were
opened.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-09-28

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Star Drug Store-Presents five strong
reasons for fall painting and wants
you to ask about Acme Quality
house paint-an Acme Quality for
every surface.
Thomson Co-Invites the ladies. to q
display Of made-to-measure tailor
ing samples on Wednesday-one
day only. Short notes on silks, dress
goods, etc.
National Union Bank, Rock Hill
Tells bank depositors that "secur-
ity" is the most important factor ir
the investment of money and Il
offers you absolute safety.
Chas M. Stieff, Charlotte--Has or
hand a few secondhand pianos
which he offers at bargain price:
to those who want an investment
Of this class. See fourth page.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo-Talk:
about women's woes and how some
of them are relieved by Doan's kid.
ney pills. See fourth page.
Herndon & Gordon-Request parties
who owe them on account for sup
plies to make payment at once
Fresh groceries, hardware and 9TH
er things.
York Drug Store-Calls the attention
of school teachers to the fact that
it can supply them with needed
supplies for the teachers examin.
alton on Friday.
Farmers Wholesale Grocery-Has g
word to say to buyers Of chewing
tobacco in large or small quantities
See them for feed.
York Furniture Co.-Has such 9
large variety of coal and wood heat
ers that it Is sure that 1t can please
you in style, size and price. Also
talks about art squares and rugs.
Yorkvillle Hardware Co.-Again calls
attention to the good qualities o1
Keen Kutter tools for carpenters.
IT. w. Speck-Says that II you wan,
good coffee, use Rochester perco-
lator-it doesn't make poor conee
Louis Roth-Has red rust proof seee
oats, absolutely pure, 7Oc bushel
by the sack. Guano for grain.
j. C. Wilborn-Makes additional or
fering of York county real estate
that are attractive from severa
points Of view.
G. w. Sherer-Explain why he sells
groceries, fruits, meats, etc., cheap
er than others. Fleischmann's yeast
J. L. williams & Co.-Are presenting
a $4,000 stock Of fall dry goods
clothing, notions, shoes, etc., fol
your selection.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-09-28

In our last issue, through inadver-
tence, we stated that Grover was eight
miles from the battle-ground. This Is
a mistake, the distance being only
about four miles.
The contract has been let for the
speakers stand at Kings Mountain
battle-ground. The stand is to be sub
stantially constructed, and is to be
covered with corrugated iron, so as to
afford shelter for future visitors.
The people who last summer sold
their cotton for future delivery at 1O3
and II cents, are getting lesson that
they will not forget in a hurry. We
feel sorry for them, Of course; but
still we think the general effect Of the
experience will be wholesome.
The decline in cotton yesterday may
mean that the price Is going down, or
1t may mean merely a shaking OF OF
the barnacles-the little fellows who
attach themselves to a big movement
like that supposed to be on, In the hope
of trying to take out some Of the
profits.
The Charlotte Observer is asking
the people of Charlotte to contribute
at least $500 for the purposes Of the
ceremonies at Kings Mountain on
October Z, and while we do not claim
that the Charlotte people are under
any special obligation to contribute
that amount or any other amount, we
think it would be a very nice thing
for them to do.
In an appeal from the mayors court
in Anderson last week, Judge Aldrich
held that the mayor has no jurisdiction
in the hearing Of cases involving vio-
lations of the whisky laws. The rul-
ing was on the ground that since the
magistrate has no such jurisdiction
and the Jurisdiction Of the mayor Is,
by statute only concurrent with that
of the magistrate, the jurisdiction Of
the mayor cannot be extended by mere
ordinance. It is conceded that II this
ruling is sustained, the enforcement
Of the liquor laws in the towns and
cities Of the state will be very much
complicated.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-09-28

IF it is really fact that Messrs
Patten, Hayne and associates are real
ly conducting a campaign against the
cotton bears, there is no trouble in To-
eating the sympathies of the southern
people. And we have no doubt that
many southerners will undertake
little speculation on their own respon-
sibility. OF course. there is no use In
offering advice in a matter like this
The man who is inclined to gamble
and who thinks he sees chance to
make thousands, cannot possibly be
kept out Of the game. But most SEN
sible people are going to content them
selves with watching the battle and
hoping the bulls will win.