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Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-27
SAN FRANCISCAN
WANTS BRIBERY
CHARGE PROBED
STATES LEGISLATORS HAVE
STRENUOUS SESSION
BOTH BRANCHES ACCOMPLISH
VOLUME OF BUSINESS
House Refuses to Recede from
Amendments to Senate ResoIu-
tions for Federal Line of
Ships TO Panama
[By Associated Press.

q ACRAMENTO, Feb. 26.-With only
N a little over three weeks left of
~ the estimated eleven weeks in
which they hope to complete the work
desired of them by their constituents,
the members of the legislature are hold
ing long, tedious sessions.
The monotony Of amending and pass
ing bills is broken only by an occa-
sional sharp debate upon some unex-
pected issue or a committee meeting
into which more than the usual num-
ber of personalities is injected.
Both branches disposed of a large
amount of work today. In the senate
the features were a resolution intro
duced by Gus Hartman of San Francis
co demanding an investigation of the
rumors that money was being used in
the Islais creek fight, and the discus
sion of a bill by Frank w. Leavitt of
Oakland removing the party ring from
the ballot so that straight party tick
ct might not be voted merely by-mark-
ing a cross in the ring around the party
name at the head of a column.
The bill was refused passage after
a lively skirmish by the sergeant-at-
arms for enough votes to decide the is
sue one way or the other.
Insist on Inquiry
graft investigation resolution, said he
and Senator Reilly, who had advocated
the forty-four block proposition in the
acquisition of land for an inland harbor,
demanded that if any money were
passed they be given all available in
formation about it.
The resolution was referred to the
committee on judiciary on the ground
that it was not properly drawn, and
Hartman said later that he would re-
sent any effort that might be made to
smother it in that manner.
In the assembly the feature was the
decision of the house to refuse to recede
from the amendment it has made to a
senate resolution asking congress to
operate a line of freight steamers be-
tween California and Panama. to con-
meet with the Panama railroad and the
ships owned by the government on the
Atlantic coast to the end that increases
in transcontinental freight rates might
be checked.
With the senate standing pat on the
original resolutions asking for the
steamers and the other house equally
determined not to indorse that plan, it
becomes necessary for a conference of
committees, and lively fight is antici-
pated when these bodies get together.
Fred c. Gerdes' constitutional amend
ment providing four-year terms for as
semblymen- instead of two, was passed.
The assembly adjourned until tomor-
row, hut the senate will not meet again
until Monday morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-27
LUCKY BALDWIN is
REPORTED TO BE
AGAIN NEAR DEATH

Reports received at last midnight from
the home of Lucky" Baldwin were to
the effect that he Is in a very feeble
condition and that his death before
morning would occasion no great sur
prise. Naturally, the attending physi-
clan and relatives hope that he will
rally again, but they confess that there
is slight justification for this hope The
facts are that he has been steadily de-
cliniDg for several days and hope of his
ultimate recovery or that he will sur
vive much longer has almost fled. His
condition last night was regarded as
more serious than at any time since he
was stricken with this last illness.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-27
ATLANTIC FLEET
AGAIN SCATTERS
GREAT ARMADA DIVIDED AFTER
WORLD VOYAGE
Squadrons Separate After Fourteen
Months Together in Many Seas.
Admiral Wainwright May
Succeed perry
[Bv Associated Press. ]

FORTRESS MONROE, Va, Feb. 20
The disintegration of the powerful bat
tleship feet which has been at anchor
in Hampton Roads since Monday began
today.
The Minnesota and Virginia steamed
away to the Norfolk navy yard to re-
ceive preparations for the summer
maneuvers. The big white ships will
be dressed in the somber hues of "ser-
vice gray"
The three scout cruisers, Chester, Btr-
mingham and Salem, sailed later for
Newport.
After coaling at Newport the scouts
will be sent out on a practice run which
is expected to demonstrate the relative
efficiency of the three different types
of engines with which these fleet little
vessels are fitted.
The battleships New Jersey and the
Rhode Island are under orders to leave
tomorrow, the former for Boston and
the latter for New York.
Conscious of the fact that they will
be the first of the homecoming fleet to
enter New York harbor the men and
officers of the Rhode Island are prepar-
ing to celebrate accordingly.
Other ships are to leave shortly, it
having been determined that "admirals'
inspection shall be delayed until later
in the year. The ships have been under
such close supervision on the way
around the world and reports have been
made so frequently that further i'll
spection was deemed unnecessary.
Third Squadron Undecided
Just what is to be done with the
Of i'll ~,1,- I11r. not
been determined. The men have had
hard work fitting out and shaking
down the new vessels and are anxious
to make some sort of cruise rather
than to remain at Guantanamo drill
grounds until the ships of<the returned
fleet are ready for summer maneuvers.
1t is said the squadron undoubtedly
will be given a West Indian cruise.
One of the most picturesque sights
Hampton Roads ever has known was
presented today when Admiral Farra-
quits old flagship, the Hartford, of the
damn the tOrpedoes" fame, came in
from Annapolis and cast anchor near
the. Connecticut. With her wooden
hull and bark rig the Hartford pre-
sented a striking contrast to the mod
ern vessels. She will be used in help
ing to transport bluejackets to Wash
ington for the inaugural parade.
The old report spread today that
Rear Admiral Richard Wainwright,
who was executive officer Of the bat
tleship Maine, under Capt. Sigsbee
when that vessel was destroyed in Ha-
vana harbor, and who afterward COM
manded the little Gloucester at the
battle of Santiago, is President Roose-
velt'S choice to succeed Admiral Sper-
ry, and that the president intends so
to designate him before March 4.
Admiral Wainwright is one of the
most recently promoted flag officers and
his selection would mean the sending
ashore to bureau and board work Adj
mirals Arnold and Schroeder, as well
as Admiral Sperry, who retires in Sep
tember.
Admiral Arnold during the absence
of Admiral Sperry is in command Of
the fleet.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-27
BILLY SUNDAY GETS
FLOGGING IN CROWD
HORSEWHIPPED AT REVIVAL
IN SPRINGFIELD
Baseball Evangelist Knocks Down AS
saiIant and Panic Is Almost Pre-
cipitated by Fight That
Follows

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Feb. 26.-Evan-
gelist w. A. Sunday "a former baseball
player, was horsewhipped tonight by a
man at the Sunday tabernacle, where,
in the presence of 5000 persons, he was
conducting a revival.
While the evangelist was leaning
against the pulpit during the singing
of hymn his assailant, who said his
name was Sherman Potts, sprang for
ward with a buggy whip and struck
Mr.. Sunday several terrific blows,
The evangelist leaped from the plat
form and knocked his powerful foe
down. The audience was on the verge
of panic, with women weeping and
children screaming, while Potts and
Sunday rolled and tumbled in the aisle.
The chorister directed the choir and
the audience to sing, and in a few mo-
mentS calm was restored.
Several men held Potts until police
men arrived. Potts said he was once
declared insane and committed to Jack
sonville asylum.
He made the attack, he said, in de-
fense of women whom he declared had
been criticised by the evangelist.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-27
GIRL DREW
REVOLVER ON HIM
INSURANCE BROKER HAS THE
WOMAN ARRESTED
Charges Former Sweetheart with
Making Threats and Claims He
Ran Away to Avoid Her
Anger

Angie Ryan, Is years old, of Long
Beach is a prisoner at the county Jail
on a charge of attempt to kill, a war
rant for her arrest having been sworn
out in Justice Summerdeld'S court by
James Alexander, an insurance agent
and broker, with offices in the Fay
building, who alleged the woman at
tackled him with revolver in his Office
and that he only escaped her by run
ming from the building.
Miss Ryan, who is a pretty woman,
is a stenOgrapher and manicure artist
and works at Long Beach. She met
Alexander there some months ago and
the young persons became infatuated
with each other and were engaged to
be married.
Three weeks ago Alexander broke the
engagement, sending her word he could
not keep his promise to her. When she
received this message she is, said to
have taken carbolic acid and to have
tried to end her life. She was detected
in time to prevent her purpose.
Yesterday morning she came to Los
Angeles and pugchased ticket to New
York city, securing a berth on the train
leaving here Saturday morning. She
called twice at Alexander's office dur
ing the morning but did not find him in.
Shortly after / o'clock she called
again and found Alexander had just
returned from MS IuncheOn. she en-
tered his private office and had some
conversation with him in which it is
said she demanded some sort of settle
ment for hs failure to keep his promise
to marry her. This Alexander is said
to have refused, and it is claimed she
cried that if she could not have him
alive she would have him dead, and
drawing a revolver she endeavored to
discharge it at him.
Alexander ran from the room by a
side door and hurried from the build
ing. He went direct to Justice Sum-
merfield's Office and procured a war
rant for the arrest of the young wom-
an. When the officer went to the Fay
building to make the arrest Miss Ryan
had left, and Deputy Constable Benja-
min was sent to Long Beach to look for
her. She was found in her rooms there
and brought to the county jail
Miss Ryan refused to make any state
ment last night and Alexander could
not be found
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-27
PIONEER WOMAN DIES
AT AGE OF 1O5 YEARS
ELIZABETH

Mrs. ELIZABETH BURGETT
wi JONES, aged los years and
mother of the late Mrs. l.. j.
Rose, died yesterday at her home, 1925
West Seventh street, after a residence
in California for fifty-flve years
Mrs. Jones in the early days was one
of the prominent figures in society in
the Spanish colony, her daughter mar
rying into the well known Rose family.
Arrangements for the funeral have not
been made. but the body viii be buried
in the family plot in San Gabriel ceme-
terry, adjoining the historic San Gabriel
mission.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-27
COAST

Edwin Goodall, pioneer steamship man of
Pacific coast, expires suddenly in home at
Oakland
Wealthy widow and four children murdered
and burned crisp in home near Bakersfield.
District attorney Of Redwood City, accused
of graft, has poor memory on witness stand.
Case to go to jury today
S. P. c. A. agent reports 5000 cattle
left to die unfed on island near Antioch.
Posse captures negro accused Of murder of
contractor at Valmy, New.
California assembly refuses to recede from
amendments to senate resolutions urging pur-
chase of federal steamship line to Panama.
Twenty talesmen examined in trial of
Pat Calhoun at San Francisco without OBJ
tanning juror.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-27
Newspaper Man Dies

DENVER, Feb. 26.-William Cotter
Ricord, formerly one Of the best known
newspaper men of the west, died last
night of pneumonia, aged SO years. Mr..
Ricord in 1882 was city editor Of the
San Diego Union, and later was con-
nected with papers at Astoria, Ore,
Seattle, Los Angeles and San Francisco
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-27
Plan BID SUGAR Plantation

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. ga pro-
ject involving the expenditure of $L0OO.-
600 in establishing a sugar plantation
in Cuba, has been undertaken by a
number of Hawaiian capitalists, sew
eral of whom arrived here en- route to
Havana. tract of $4,000 acres of land
already has been purchased for the
prospective plantation.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-27
Democrats Call Caucus

WASHINGTON, Feb. ga call for
a caucus of the Democrats of the next
house for 10 a. m, March 15 was is
sued by Representative Clayton, chair
man Of the Democratic organization,
today This caucus will select a Demo-
cratic candidate for speaker and other
house officers to be voted for two hours
LATER
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-27

gathering of men
prominent in ma
tional, state and
city affairs.
The dinner was in
honor of Senator
elect Elihu Root of
New York. Joseph
H. Choate was
POSTMASTER.
President-e | e c t
Taft, Gov. Hughes,
Ambassador Bryce,
Baron Kogoro Ia
ka hira am ba SSa-
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-27
FOREIGN

Political situation becomes serious in Ger
many.
Ripper who had assaulted So women in
Berlin captured by police.
French arbitrators would arouse world to
intervene and prevent in Balkans.
Japanese editor of Honolulu indicted as
dangerous citizen
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-27
THE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity:
Cloudy, unsettled weather Saturday;
brisk north winds, changing to south
west. Maximum temperature yester-
day, 81 degrees; minimum, 45 degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-27
To Stop Wildcat Schemes

CARSOl New, Feb. Ex-senator
Kendalls bill regulating stock min
ing companies and aimed to prevent
wildcat mining, passed the senate.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-27
EASTERN

Farmer in Oklahoma robbed of s2OO0 chases
bandits many miles, captures them by ruse
and RECEIVERS part of loot.
Mrs. Benjamin Teal wife of noted theatrical
manager, sentenced to prison in New York for
subornaton of perjury in Gould divorce case
Interesting law point raised in trial of Col
Cooper at Nashville
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-27
TAFT AND ROOT
SPEAK AT PEACE
SOCIETY DINNER
AMBASSADOR CHOATE ACTS AS
POSTMASTER
HOTEL ASTOR SCENE OF NoTA-
BILE GATHERING
Senatcr-Elect Accorded Remarkable
Demonstration-Wa Its Causes
and Evil Effects Discussed
at Banquet
EBy Associated Press. ]

nj EW YORK, Feb. 26.-The Peace
IN society of New York brought to-
gether around the banquet table
at the Hotel AStor tonight a notable
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16

ought to be within the reach OF every
body. It was never intended for the ex-
elusive enjoyment OF a favored few"
JudsOn Favors Plan.
Maj. Judson. Engineer Commissioner.
said:
Il think one OF the most crying needs
for Rock Creek Park is ease Of access
for the people OF washington who are
unprovided with carriages or automobiles.
The engineer department Is now studying
this matter with a view TO bringing
about, in the least Objectionable and most
useful way. the establishment within the
borders OF the park Of a combined public
comfort station and street railway termi-
nal.
Probably the best place for such a
structure Is Immediately north Of the
reservoir. in Sixteenth street extended
II is quite possible that study VIII show
the desirabllity Of reaching the park near
IT'S western boundary 10 a similar man
ner. In case either OF these projects IS
brought 10 completion. the construction
VIII be undertaken Of paths and roads
to facilitate the movements Of those en-
tering the park by these routes.
"A permit has recently been given TO
parties desirous OF playing cricket near
the reservoir. There are favorable ioca-
tions within the park for sports OF all
kinds. which would not only be healthful
to the participants. but interesting 10
spectators. I hope very much that more
use OF the park viii be made in this
way"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Z. 3. DEPT Of Agric1lr1re. Weather Buresu.
Washington THURSDAY. July Is. leo9-s p N.
There VIII b. no marked change IN tempeTaruTe
IN any section during FrtEny ard saturday. There
VIII b. partly cloudy wsafhc-. with coGdiyions "a
vorahe for local showers. Friday In the Middle
Atlantic and New England States. the Lover Lake
region and the Upper Ohio valley. followed by
generally fair weather Saturday in these districts.
Local showers are also pgotabie in the South At
autic and Easf Gulf States. Tennesses. Northern
Texas. and New Mexico during Friday and Satur-
day ElseWhCru generally fair weather VIII prevail
The winds along the New England coaSt vii be
light % moderate ssgth and southwest; on the Md
die Atlantic c1ast light variable; on the South At
lautic coast light variable. mostly south ard south
west; on the East Gulf coast hight variable; on the
West Gulf coost light % moderate soIthery on the
Lower Lakes light % moderate southwest and west .
on the Upper Lakes Eght 20 moderate westerly.
Steamers departing Friday foT EuruTean ports will
have moderate south and southwest winds and partly
cloudy weather 70 the Grand Banks
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
HAS SEEN NO MARIA LETTER
italian Merchant Denies Reported
BLACK Hand" Threats.
VinceHzO az GiOrgfo says Account OF
Any Such Letters Had Origin
I'm Imagination OF Reporter.

The report OF a BLACK Hand" letter
sent TO Vincenzo di GiOrgio. one OF the
leading Italian fruit merchants OF Wash
ington. has been found 70 be without
foundation
Di Giorgio. who IS president of the Jo-
seph di Giorgio Company. denies that he
has received letter from the BLACK
Hand" and asserts his belief that the
story OF the missive was nothing more
than "a Midsummer Nights Dream"
ii Giorgio believes the message demand
ing 5000 from him under penalty of dire
disaster emanated from the fertile brain
OF an imaginative reporter. The merchant
laughingly AYERS that ne fears not the
Mana, but that a reporter inspires deep
distrust In his breast
4 reporter entered the a. Ciorgio fruit
store at 921 Louisiana avenue northwest
yesterday afternoon IN quest Of the mer-
chant. but the quarry was elusive and
bafded the reporter az every turn. A
clerk intercepted the reporter and an
swered questions put 20 di Giorgio. who
was out Of sight. but in hearing.
-'Ffave you received a letter from the
Black Hand recently, Mr.. a Glorgio?"
NO" answered the clerk. Mr. di Gior-
gi0 has not received a threatening letter
IN more than sixteen months. In 1907 he
received letters from Kansas City. Cleve-
land, and Cincinnati. but since that time
his correspondence has not contained a
letter Of the skull and crossbones vari-
ETY."
-Have you taken precautions 20 pro
teet yourself. Mr.. di Giorgio?"
NO." came a voice from somewhere.
I do not think It is necessary. an
not afraid OF myths. dreams. mere va
garies or a mind"
The conversation was ended
A reporter called at the di GIorgio
home zoe " street northwest last night.
As he walked up the steps he heard the
blinds OF a window above cautiously y
opened and saw a pair OF eyes peeping
through the crack. A second elapsed
and the blinds closed with a bang In
answer 10 a ring al the door bell a
negro maid appeared. Learning that the
visitor was a reporter. she fed upstairs
with the rapidity OF dreaded news.
Mrs. di GiOrgio. somewhat nervous and
ll at ease. appeared ar the head OF the
stairway leading from the first floor. and
Informed tie reporter that Mr.. al Gi-
orgio cannot see q reporter" And then
Mrs. di Giiorgio. who does not dread men
from newspapers. came % the door
Under no circumstances viii I ask my
husband 20 see a reporter" she said
Df GiOrgiO believes that II The story
of the BLACK Hand" letter was born IN
q eload of smoke. the poppy tulce must
have been sour or stale for the dream
Was not pleasant, but grewsome-
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
DIED.

BARNES-On Thursday, July l5. 1908, AZ
a. m, HANNAH, the beloved wife
OF George o. Barnes
Funeral from her late residence, SO y
street northeast, on Saturday, July IL
az $50 a. N. Requiem mass az Holy
Name Church. Relatives and friends
respectfully invited
Thursday, July IS. 1909.
ar 12.l0 p. m. FLORENCE FLESH
ELL nee Ne1D. beloved wife Of
George P. FleisheM
Funeral from her late residence SO
East Capitol street Saturday july IL,
at a. m Requiem mass az Holy
Comforter Church al $50
HUTCHINSON-On Thursday. July IS
1893 al so a. m ROBERT SEWELL
HUTCHINSON. son OF Robert ). and
Annie Clarleton HUTCHINSON. and
brother OF Chester q. and Emmet l.,
aged seventeen years eight months.
Funeral from his late residence. lob
Tenth street northwest, saturday July
L. at OClOCk o. m IutermcnI at
Congressional Cemetery. Relatives and
friends invited;
KYLE-On Thursday. July Is al $40
a m. at Garfield Memorial Hospital.
% cerebral hemorrhage, WILLIAM
PONSONBY KYLE. aged thirty-six
wears and three months, beloved hus-
OF the late William b. and Mary Car
Isle Kyle Of Alabama
Funeral from his late residence. 1431
Twelfth street, Saturday. July Il. al
p. m Friends are invited Interment
private
MITCHELLs-SUddenl on Wednesday.
July "a. at $50 D. m. at her residence.
575S Georgia avenue. Mrs. SARAH Co
LIMBIA MITCHELL nee Wkite).
beloved wife OF the late Richard 4.
Mitchell aged seventy-eight years.
High mass at the Church Of the Nativ-
Ity. BrlghtwOOd, y. c., az l0 o'clock
Saturday morning Relatives and
friends invited.
Rockville, Nd. papers please COpy)
RYDER-At Sterling. Va. July a. 1919,
FRANCIS RYDER, beloved husband
Of Marie Ryder.
Funeral from Lees undertaking rooms
Friday. July Is, thence 20 St AlOysius
Church. where requiem mass VIII De
said al a. m Relatives and friends
respectfully invited
SARTAIN-W. c. SARTAIoS died Thurs
day, July 10 1909. al 5:15.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
WOOLLEN-Suddenly. on Tuesday. July
I3. 1909. az HIS p. m, Capt. l. J.
WOOLLEN. beloved husband Of Cor
della WOOllen. aged fifty-two years.
Remains at his late residence, so Y
street northeast: viii leave for Frank
lin. Ind, this evening Tor interment
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16

The wind was blowing yesterday. and
Orviile Wright did not fly at Fort Myer.
The starting derrick may be moved 10
the other end OF the field and more iron
added TO the weight
Thomas S. Baldwin. an inventor Of d.
rigibles. was at the fort. with Secretary
OF War Dickinson, Assistant Secretary Of
War Oliver. Gen. ". 5. Allen. chief sig
nal officer; Maj. Squiers, Gen. Crozier,
and .. II. Gen. Aleshire.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
IncnI Temnernfure.

Midnight. q: , a. m. 2; 4 a. n. 2: a. n.
20, a. m. 3: 20 a. H.. 50. p noon. s. p n,
%; 2 n. 50; p m. .; p. N. IS: 10 ,. m.
q Maximum. .: minimum. es
Relative hUmidity-S a. n. S.: y n. sI; ?.
n. a. Rainfall e p n % 6 p. ml. %. Hours
Of sunshine 5 Per cent o possible sunshine. s..
Temperature same date last year-AiaIinuu, s.
minimum. =.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
GOV. JOHNSON WORSE.
Minnesota Executive Has Relapse,
nro - T.e,~vsr.- NJ ~ g.

Due TO Leaving Bed Toe Soon.
Minneapolis, July i5.-Gov. John A.
suffered a setback last night. due
10 leaving bed TOO soon- he spent a rest
less night and slight Inflammation Is
reported.
The governor had severe pains during
the day. but his temperature Is only a
few degrees above normal. The doctors
feared complications cary to-day. but the
executive is responding well tonight 20
treatment. lie VIII not be able 10 resume
his Official duties for at least a week.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
~COzy Corner Views on Prohibition.

You will find interesting discussion of the modern woman
by Abbott
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
Down Below with the StOkers.

The wife OF the uniform. This happens TO be worn BY
in OF
uniform
andhi is
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
The Seasons Bathing Girl.

Washington who has every unveng OF statues
some entertaining
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
Tide Table

To-day-High tide. : IS a. m. and 7a8 2. H Low
tide. S5 a. m and 50 p. m.
To-mouow- High tide. : 50 a. N. and $50 P N.
Low tide. 81 a. m and 2.G p
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
The Eureka Alphabet-a Novelette,.
By Fredezick Upham Adams.

Cupds greatest prize of the present day the daughter Of
Washington girls princess
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
MIR. GOOdfellOw on Wise-guy Ball Fans.

The churches where the Presidents worsped are full Of his
Illustrations Of Of these viii accompany
Jnth
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
A LOw-spreading Bungalow at Cost of ss5OO

James B. Morrow has an interview with Epanio Portela
nd
meat IN how
lL- @
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
The Kaiser's Choice of Chancellor.

Mrs Henry Sres viii interest the mothers with her article
authO
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
IN MEMORIAM.

LOvE-In afectonate memory OF Dr.
JAMES FREDERICK LOVE. Ameri-
can dentist 70 Il H the Khedive OF
Egypt since 1872. who died az Mar
seilles. France, July IS. 1908.
BY his surviving classmates OF 1853
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
Mr.. Justwed at the Ball Game.

The wife Of the German Ambassador recently sent an edition
worthy