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Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-12
ENTERS HOME OF SENATOR
TO GET IMAGINARY BANDIT

NEW YORK, May lion discover
ing an open window on the first floor
of Senator Chauncey M. Depew's home
in West Fifty-fourth street, before
daybreak today, a policeman believed
that burglars were at work and en-
tered the house through the window.
He felt his way stealthly to the sec
ond floor, expecting TO surprise the
robbers, and as he entered the bed
room of Senator Depew he encountered
the butler.
The latter assured him there were
no burglars in the house and that he
had left the window open to obtain
fresh air
The senator is in Washington.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-12
ReactlonarIes DISSATISFIED

ST. PETERSBURG, May 1.-THE
settlement of the cabinet crisis was
well received in all circles today, ex-
cepting the reactionary camp. The
struggle of the reactionaries to Gust
Premier Stolypin has resulted in only
partial victory, while the premier won
the final honors in getting the empe-
ror to sign the imperial rescript draft
ed by himself. Trading on the bourse
today improved as a result of the set
Element. M. Stolypin will remain in of
flee and will not leave on a vacation.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-12
MANY SHOTS EXCHANGED
BY BANDITS AND YOUTHS
Two Men Try to Rob Four New
Workers and Fusilade
Ensues

NEW YORK, May 11.-More than a
dozen shots were fired late last night in
a wild west holdup in the crowded
streets near the Plaza of the Williams
burg bridge, Brooklyn, by two men who
had stopped four young men at dark
corner below the bridge.
When their Intended victims turned
and fled the assailants, with drawn re-
volvers, pursued through the crowded
thoroughfares, firing several shots to
right and left to keep away any who
might attempt to interfere.
A mob of men and boys took up the
chase, led by policeman and fireman.
One man was arrested before daylight
today and identified by the four young
men.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-12
More Jananess Join Strike

HONOLULU, May 1.-THE Japanese
laborers of the Oahu plantation de-
cided at a meeting last night to join
the strike now prevailing among the
sugar workers. The laborers of the
Eva plantation were expected to de-
eide last night whether or not they
would join in the strike, but nothing
has yet been learned concerning the
result of their conference.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-12
Grand Master Elected

WASHINGTON. May 11.--Judge Leon
Sanders of New York, opposition candi-
date for grand master of the Order of
Birth Abraham, was elected today over
Sam Schelinsky, the administration
candidate Jacob Schoen of New York
was elected grand secretary. The con-
vention adjourned to meet next year in
New York
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-12
MANAGER OF ALEXANDRIA
H0N0RED BY HOTEL MEN
s. j. Whitmore Elected Member OF
Board of Auxiliary Directors
of Association
Especial to The Herald

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. May lis.
J. Whitmore, manager Of the Alexan-
dria hotel of Los Angeles. was elected
a member OF the board Of auxiliary di-
rectors of the Hotel Mems Mutual
Benefit association here today. The
following officers were elected:
President, Fred S. Van Orman, In
dianapolis secretary and treasurer, ].
K. Blatchford, Chicago.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-12
.ELAsCO THEATER

This IS SURELY the Goodbye Week OF TINS Great Hi
worlds deakng
wlP
SEES L
almostth
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-12
ADJUSTMENTS

Belasco- Blackwood Co, Props. and mngrs,
Matinee TOMORROW Saturday and Sunday
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-23
Cooper Battalion In camp

The Cooper Battalion of the 23d and
Christian streets armory, Philadelphia,
are in came at North Mild wood in the
block just north of Wildwood Manor.
The company came down last Saturday
afternoon and attracted consid cradle
attention marching from the station to
their camp. The boys are enjoying
their visit here to its fullest extent even
though they do have to go through
some pretty stiff drilling every day.
Preliminary battle exercises are held,
using blank cartridges, in which the
boys make very good showings. The
guard mount at five o'clock and the
evening parade at five-thirty every
evening attract a number Of spectators
to the grounds opposite the Hotel Grey
lock and in the rear of the Manor. A
revolver practice for the George q.
Thomas, Jr. cup was held on the beach
yesterday, using U. s. officers new
model revolvers and several good scores
were made. Yesterday the camp vas
visited by Col. Thomas D. Wiedersheim,
former colonel of the LIST Pennsylvania
Infantry, now retired and now COM
mander- of the 1st Infantry XaA4saes,
Corps of that regiment. A military
hop was held in honor of the soldier
boys at the Ocean Pier ball room on
Wednesday night and a ball was held
at Wildwood Manor last evening for
them. The company is in charge of
Major John r. Jones, proprietor of the
Wenonah Military Academy, who is
commanding and %instructing them.
This company was organized by the
late George G. Thomas, for the Spanish
War, but they did not see active service
though a number enlisted in other
companies and had active duty with
very good records. 1t is a church or
ganization from the church of the Holy
Apostle, which church has the largest
Sunday school in the country, having
over 1900 members.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-23
! Nearly Forty Years Ago

Former Mayor Conwell has un-
earthed a picture of the first train on
the Southern road through Vineland
from Bridgeton to New York. The
first train from Vineland was run on
August 8, 1871. w. G. McMahan, in
speaking of the 9Th of August celebra-
ton mentioned in the Lands petition
says he remembers the time well. 1t
was the day after the big celebration
that he went up the road and helped
bring down the first train that started
from here. Robert Cummings was
conductor and McMahan baggage mas
ter. The train pulled out for New
York amid great enthusiasm,-Vine
land JournDL.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-23
Trades League Meeting

A special meeting of the Trades
League was held in the Holly Beach
borough hall last Tuesday evening with
President 8. T. Dowler in the chair. A
goodly number ofenthusiastic members
were present and showed much inter-
est. The matter of music was left in
the hands of the committee and q large
amount of money was turned owe to
their account for music. John N.
Reeve of the Wildwood Heights Com
pany donated two lots at the Heights
and what disposition will be made of
them will be decided upon later. The
marshals will meet next Tuesday night
and perfect any smaller details. All is
in readiness for the big event next
Wednesday and the support of the
public is all that is needed to make it a
big success. There was an omission in
the routeo parade published last week.
After coming on to Pacific avenue from
Cedar avenue the line will march to
Andrew avenue, to Holly Beach ave-
nue., to Taylor avenue, to Pacific emu
and then to the Crest as given last
week.
The large list of prizes being offered
for the Industrial parade are on dis
play in the windows of Harbison's
Wildwood Bazaar.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-23
Substantial Help for an
Injured Man

While running the motor yacht
Colonel with a party of ladies from the
Hotel Ottens, upon Wednesday of last
week Capt. VIM. T. Campbell, in the
employ of MI. Ottens severely injured
his foot in the engine; upon learning of
this the confectionery delegates prompt
ly donated seventy dollars for his relief
and at a subscription euchre party at
Mrs. Ottens' residence, the ladies con-
siderably increased the contribution.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-23

Harry Anderson is i'll and not expec-
ted to live at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Gustave Anderson, Mont
gomery avenue.
The Ushers Union of the Hollywood
M. e. church will run a launch party
to Cape May some night the last of
this month.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-23

-
StubbIes. Mrs. Coombs, Mr.. and Mrs.
e. Everett Anush and daughter,
Charles F.. Bauzenberger, w. Il.
Schumarty, Mrs. J. n. Idell, Ethel n.
Idell, Philadelphia; Mrs. T. n. San
ders, Miss N. Sanders, Walter Sanders,
Mrs. H. T. Lavender, ]. H. Smith,
Lansdowne, Pa; Edwin L. Bree, Mill
Vile; Allen Myers, Olney; Charles w.
Bard, Darby; Ina Homer, Merchant
Vile; Mrs. e. n. G. Davis.
Mrs. j. l.. Rice, Miss Mary F.
Reeves and Miss Elizabeth Young, an
evangelist of Bridgeton, who are spend
ing the summer at Ocean City, spent
last Friday with Mr.. and Mrs. John
Downing, Pacific avenue.
The "Vintina" naptha launch, own
ed by Mr.. Fernhough, was safely moor
ed at her wharf by w. Stark and w.
Wortenby, of the Keystone Yacht club,
Tacony, after a very meritorious trip
on the outside and vas accorded a
hearty welcome from the owner and
friends.
Would you like to learn how to do
the popular Irish Crochet? Call and
see Miss Scott. She is showing some
handsome Irish laces. 218 Andrew
avenue, Holly Beach.
Recent Havilla guests have been
Warren e. Biscoe, Charles g. Ufieman,
Mr.. and Mrs. William ]. Burns, Mr..
and Mrs. e. F. Kurtz, Mrs. Fanny
Hentschel, Elizabeth Hentschel, Carrie
Schmidt, Walter G.. Frantz, Elsie
HentscheI, Herman Fromarth, Ed
ward Hentschel, Augustus Hentschel,
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Roberts, Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Greedy, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dudley Boyles, A. Hermann, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. b. Lee, r. H. Thompson, M.
A. Elliott, Mr.. and Mrs. John Waters,
Philadelphia; Mr.. and Mrs. Bradford,
Clifford Baldwin, Charles M. Baldwin,
Camden; MI. and Mrs. U. J. Morrison,
Gertrude Morrison, T. u. Morrison, g..
l.. Morrison, Berwyn; MI. and Mrs.
Charles MacLaren, New York; J..
Walter Scott, Ickesburg, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. johnson, of Philadel-
phia, have taken the basement of John
p. Bright's cottage for the balance of
the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Sites, Taylor
avenue, are in the city for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel A. Bastian and
son Webster, were week end visitors
with Mr.. and Mrs. John Russell, Rio
Grande avenue. Margaret and Rebecca
Russell were also at their grandparents
home at 1.-THE Cedars."
Russell Thompson, associated with
F. A. Mershon, reports the rental of
Mrs. e. M. Krus' apartments, ROSEMARY
road, Crest, to H. A. Krips of Philadel-
phia, also James H. Shaw's cottage,
RIO Grande avenue, 10 NJ. Fitzpatrick,
of Philadelphia.
II. r. Matthews, MI. and Mrs. Lock
wood, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Miller,
MI. and Mrs. Elmer Broadhead, all of
Trenton, have been spending some
weeks in Mrs. M. G. Young's cottage
on Andrew ~ Mrs. William
Hawk and daughter, of Atlantic City;
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown, of Brooklyn,
N. Y, have also been stopping there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Atherthon r. Nuss, of
Philadelphia, are visiting Mrs. Nuss'
sister on Davis avenue.
Mrs. James Mattson and daughters,
of Philadelphia, are spending the sea-
son with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Thomp-
son at their Hildreth avenue bungalow.
Miss Minnie Parminter, Burk ave
nue., spent Tuesday in the city.
MAILS ARRIVE MAILS DEPART
GAO a. M. 6.13 a. m.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-23

For Sale or Exchange-One Shoe
maker piano. Coney's Storage Ware
house, X
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-23

49, OEN
p. M.
George w. Eadline, of Washington,
D. c., was operated upon for appendi-
citis at the Episcopal hospital on Fri
day of last week, and is getting along
all right.
Auctioneer John A. Ackley is here
on the ground and preparing for his
7th annual auction sale of Five Mile
Beach real estate to be held on or about
August IS. Any n wanting to sell
will have to enter property before Au-
gust l. 207 w. Glenwood avenue. n
William Young, of Philadelphia,
brother of the late James Young, one
of the founders of Holly Beach, is wish
ting H. A. Spencer, of the Casino pool
parlor. When the late James Young
died about two years ago he left a for
tune of wei 5000, 900 with nc will and
the heirs are now settling the estate.
A sale was held two days this week of
some of his Philadelphia property and
$106, 900 worth was sold. Mr.. Young
was vice president of the Holly Beach
improvement Company and owned
considerable property here at N time
but most of it has been disposed ofnow,
though a few lots still remain which
are now being sold to settle the estate.
AT the Remove this week are Mr..
and Mrs. Edwin Headley, Misses
Maude and Marion Headley, Masters
Fred and George Headley, Waston t.
Wood, Jenkintown; Mr.. and Mrs.
George B. Wood, Ogontz, Pa; Mr.. and
Mrs. William Harrel, Lambert Merz,
Philadelphia; Miss Helen D. Kathner,
Camden; Mr.. and Mrs. James Head
ley, Milivillei Mr.. and Mrs. B. c..
Bishop, James Mcguire.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-23

Wanted-Plain work In a private family
Gertrude Haurlen, Anglesea
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-23

For Sale-Boat house lot, 30 x so feet, at Rio
Grande draw bridge. Apply to G.. IL. Hup-
pert, Baker Bros. office.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-23

For Sale-25 II. p, model b, Ford 5 passen-
ger touring car, thorough order, fully equipp-
len, opposite Holly Beach Yacht Club, Wild
wood Crest.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-23

Lost-Gold watch with initials M. l.. S.
Return to the hotel Strand and receive reward.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-23

Standardization as child's nurse, best of
reference. Apply H. s. Merritt, Box 233, Hol-
ly Beach.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-23

Lost-Between Market street wharf and
Wildwood on Friday, July Is, 1909, an ALI
gator skin long pocket book containing
money and papers. Reward if returned to
owner, 30l Franklin building, Philadelphia.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-23

Lost-Oval silver belt buckle. Reward. III
e. Magnolia avenue, Wildwood, N. j..
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-23

Rent-Nine room cottage, furnishI
-1Uf Snb Dala1fce OF the sexsbn. Si75 f5duc6d
from $40, on oath avenues, in good residential
office.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-23

For Sale-Best hotel in Holly Beach, near
the beach, doing a good business, nicely fur
nished. Address p. Q. Box 1859, Holly Beach.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-23

For Sale or Exchange. One Shoemake
piano. Coney's Storage Warehouse.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-23
BLAoKwELL's BULLETIN

For Rent. Seven room cottage, Morning
Glory road, Wildwood Crest. Thomas Cross.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-23

For Sale-At q sacrifice cottage on Laven-
der road and Pacific venue Wildwood Crest.
Address j. 4. G. Smith, N. E. corner 9th and
Cherry streets, Philadelphia, Pa.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-23

For Rent-Three room basement for bal
ance OF season. $50 reduced from $40. Or
9th avenue. Address "R,' Journal office.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-23

Swedish woman wishes to take home wash
ing or ironing. Last house at right of Baker
avenue, Holly Beach. Mrs. Carlson.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-23

Cottage boarding house.. So per week. NJ
objection to children. l2i West Roberts ave
nue., Holly Beach.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-23

For Sale-Lots Nos. 20 and q, block 43, NE
section, Magnolia avenue, Wildwood, New
Jersey. Address DIR. Sophia Presley, 1913 N,
Seventh ST., Camden, Nj.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-23

Wanted-Board and room with double bee
and cot for lady, colored nurse and two yea
old child. August. $40 per week. Address
Box so, East Falls Church, Va.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-23

For Sale-Great bargain, launch 25 feet long,
six feet beam, twelve horse power, two cyl
inder engine, used one month. Address H.
Brewer Ottens, N. j.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-23

Several sums to loan on first mortgage.
Bring papers or send particulars. Robert
Bright, Anglesea, N. j.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-23

Pianos tuned and repaired, finest work.
George Long, Mace's Royal Hotel, Anglesea.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-23


Wanted-Plain work in a private family.
Gertrude Haurlen, Anglesea
Lost-Gold watch with initials M. L. S.
Return to the hotel Strand and receive reward.
For Sale-Boat house lot, 30 X 80 feet, at Rio
Grande draw bridge. Apply to q. III. Hup-
pert, Baker Bros. office.
Standardization as child's nurse, best of
reference. Apply III. s. Merritt, Box 23S, Hol-
ly Beach.
For Sale-25 II. p, model b, Ford 5 passen-
ger touring car, thorough order, fully equipp-
ed, lamps, tools. Shalt drive. Apply l.. Hal
len, opposite Holly Beach Yacht Club, Wild
wood Crest.
Lost-Between Market street wharf and
Wildwood on Friday, July 10, 1909, an ALI
gator skin long pocket book containing
money and papers. Reward If returned to
owner, 30l Franklin building, Philadelphia.
Lost-Oval silver belt buckle. Reward. ITO
e. Magnolia avenue, Wildwood, N. j. -
.Rent-Nine room cottage, furnish
from S275, on 24th avenue, in good residential
portion of Wildwood. Address r, Journal
ONCE.
For Rent-Three room basement for bal
ance OF season. $50 reduced from Sl20. On
2ith avenue. Address ar" Journal office.
Cottage boarding house. So per week. No
objection to children. l2i West Roberts ave-
nue., Holly Beach.
W~anted-Board and room with double bed
and cot for lady, colored nurse and two year
old child. August. $40 per week. Address
Box so, East Falls Church, Va.
For Sale-Lots Nos. 20 and q, block 48, NE.
section, Magnolia avenue, Wildwood, New
Jersey. Address DR.. Sophia Presley, 3S3 N.
Seventh ST., Camden, Nj.
Swedish woman wishes to take home wash
ing or ironing. Last house at right of Baker
avenue, Holly Beach. Mrs. Carlson.
For Sale or Exchange. One Shoemaker
piano. Coney's Storage Warehouse.
For Rent. Seven room cottage, Morning
Glory road, Wildwood Crest. Thomas Cross.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-03

way and Mr.. Alligator fall into the hole.
while the dog, by making a broad leap,
would clear the trap and get over on
the other side
The first alligator we caught was
about twelve feet long. The native fix
ed the trap again and made ready for
the next stunt. The gentleman I'm
charge OF the expedition said he wanted
small alligator for a pet around his
90 mp, and a small dog was selected TO
bring about the desired result
After we had again taken our posi-
tiOns IN the trees ] noticed an alligator
about four feet long come nosing his
way Though the water IN the direction
Of that little cur. who was barking and
chasing himself up and down over the
ground In a couple Of seconds the
little d@C and the little alligator were
running through ,he bush toward the
trap. which fell in when the four-foOter
touched II.
II any one had told me that "a big
all gator would run after a big dog and
a small alligator preferred a small dog.
I would have considered il a frivolous
tale. but / saw exactly that thing with
my own eyes - Buffalo Courier.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-03
Hunf for AMgators Is Sport
Popular in Troptc Region
Dogs Used for DecOy to Lead Reptiles Into Trap-Ca
mines Can Jump Hole, While Pursuers Fall
Natives Expert at the Game

Have any OF you gentlemen ever been
alligator hunting In the tropics?' a re-
turned traveller from Central America
asked a group OF friends. 7 tried 10 In
Spanish Honduras, and It's great sport.
The only things that We're taken
along besides some refreshments and a
single lone six-shooter wee four OF the
commonest looking dogs 1 have ever laid
eyes on. The party Of ma rode two
leagues through the jungle to small
lagoon that was filed with alligators
and very large snakes
"A native had charge Of the dogs.
After We had taken good positions IN
two large trees he took a dog. the biz
gest OF the pack. aud led him down to
the waters edge. The native climbed
up tree about 200 feet farther I'D tho
line from AS. while the dog, which was
trained for the work. began barking as
n his life depended con the amount OF
yelping ne could DO.
Look. look" said mv friend. who
was lu the tree with nae, an the same
time pointing over to the place where
the dog was carrying on his little dance
alongside the lagoon
81 looked over and saw an Immense
alligator slowly sueakiuL through the
water IN the direction of the cur. The
dog saw the sauriau coming all the time
but pretended not 10. The alligator kept
getting closer and closer and then he
made Dash for the dog
The dog let him get within five feet
Of him and made "A dash along a path
cleared foi' the purpose AIllgators e. q.
run on the ground Ike race horses, hut
when they are after dogs they 90 Just
twice as fast. That particular gator
gave the dog more tnan he could take
care OF and If n had not been FOR The
short distance the race lasted the dog
would have been caught
"A large hole had been dug and COW
cred with brush To conceal the trap. 10
was fixed SO that when the alligator
got Oh top Of the brush II would Liye
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-03

Commanded by n woman. company
Of italians is in daily action along the
sea wall OF New York. gathering up
the wood that floats into the bay from
the sound and the Hudson, and that
which Is driven in from the sea. There
Is a system ( nthis wood gathering. not
a stick goes 10 waste, and there Is
not q piece that does not get its exact
place in the pile that is gathered.
Nverv dav there may be seen on some
mart OF the water front. busy as bees.
letting nothing escape their watchtpl
ewes and carrying all away 10 their
depot I'm the very center or the do"ii-
town Italian quarter.
clad in the brightest raimeni' me
woman who conceived the work ana
directs the operations bustles hither ana
thithcr along the docks, her eye on the
alert. FOR even the smallest piece OF
wood that has a commercial value
Generally she has six men and several
BOYS under her authority. while several
wheelbarrOWs. a boat, and plenty OF
Manila rope complete the outfit for
gathering the material. Each man has
a pike-out in the lumber districts they
call n a "peevey' with which he har-
poons those pieces that are not within
the reach OF his hand and drags them to
the shore
one Of the best hunting grounds 80
far discovered by Maria" as she is
called. r. the sea wall along the Bat
terry. and the best place IS that little
basin alongside tie barge office. where
the watermen tie up their boats. There
the wood gathers in great mass and.
far from preventing the woma n and her
crew from taking the wood away. these
Italians are looked upon by the water
men with 2 favor akin 10 that which
is accorded tho gun that clears the
harbOr OF its refuse.
And every instant Maria IL on the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-03
REILLY IS INJURED
RESCUING WOMAN
Former Georgetown Athlete
Breaks Wrist While Stop
ping Runaway Horse.

ST. JOSEPH. Mo-, Sept 9-Whlle at
tempting TO stop runaway horse IN
front OF the st. Charles Hotel. Dr. J.
A Reilly, physical director OF the Kan
sas city Athletic Club. and former
Georgetown University athlete, who is
here for the purpose of entering some
OF HIS charges in the Marathon race at
Les que Park. was thrown heavily
against telephone pole. HIS wrist was
broken.
DIT. Reilly was passing by when the
horse bolted just as a woman was en-
tering the buggy. Reilly seized the ami
mars mead and was swung around with
great force. shaft of the buggy strik-
ing his wrist with sufficient force to
break it.