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Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
SAYS BIG CONCERNS BUY
COAL AT LOWEST PRICES
John Mitchell Declares Small Con-
sumers Are Forced to Pay Profit,
but Fuel Is Too Cheap,
Anyway

GUTHRIE, Okla, Jan. THAT the
small consumer pays most of the
profits of the coal producing companies
is the statement made by John Mitchell
former president of the United Mine
Workers of America, in a letter re-
ceived from him today by Attorney
General West of Oklahoma
The letter was an answer to an in
quiry from Mr.. West for information
that might be used in Vests pending
prosecution Of coal producing COM
panies of Oklahoma
After stating that railroad companies
and big manufacturing concerns pur-
chased their coal at a small profit to
the producer and some time even at
a loss, Mr.. Mitchell says:
ION the whole, the average price re-
ceived for coal is not high; indeed, il
is so much lower than the price at
which coal is sold in other countries
that its very cheapness becomes an
extravaganza and not an economy. The
unfortunate feature is that the small
consumer pays so much and the larger
consumer so little"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
CHURCH CORNER STONE
WILL BE LAID SUNDAY
Special Services to Mark EVente in
History of First Methodist
Church of Long
Beach

LONG BEACH, Jan. 1.-The corner
stone of the new First Methodist
church, at First street and Pacific ave-
nue., will be laid Sunday.
The program for the special services
has been arranged by the pastor, the
Rev. Will A. Belts. After a fitting in
troductory service, including the organ
voluntary, prayer, an anthem and the
Gloria" the Rev. A. w. Atkinson,
DID,, presiding elder, will deliver a
sermon. A professional hymn and
prayer will close the services in the
present church.
At the new church there will be a
responsive reading and the reading of
scripture lesson, after which the
contents of the box to be placed in
the cornerstone will be read, and the
cornerstone will be laid
The church edifice will be a hand
some and commodious one. The growth
of the church membership made the
construction of a new building i'm
perative.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
HUGHES is INAUGURATED
GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK
New Chief Executive Announces His
Conception of What Good Cow
eminent Is-FaVors
Brotherhood

ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. 1.-Charles E
Hughes was today inaugurated for the
second time as governor of New York
Among those on the platform was
Rev. and Mrs. David c. Hughes.
The inauguration ceremony was pre-
coded by military parade which was
reviewed by Governor Hughes. In the
course Of his address Governor Hughes
said:
Government is merely an organ OF
the community to secure a basis OF
peace and order essential to individual
liberty and opportunity, and also tc
maintain the collective rights which
cannot otherwise be safeguarded
Our dependence for progress is not
chiefly upon governmental agencies
but upon the virtues of sobriety, in
dustry, thrift and moderation; upon
the realization of our mutual depend
ence and upon the gradual supplanting
of motives of mere self-interest by
those inspired by the appeals of broth
eIhood"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
MRS. ERB FAINTS
in COURT ROOM
STATE CLOSES CASE AND DE-
TENSE BEGINS
Lawyers Will Try to Prove Mrs. BeiseI
Killed Captain at Red Gables
in Order to Save Her
Life

MEDIA, Pa, Jan. 1.-The common
wealth closed in the Erb case here to-
Gay.
The defense opened with an address
to the jury, contending that Mrs Cath
crime BeiseI shot her brother-in-law to
death after a fierce struggle in self
defense, during which she wrested the
pistol from him.
The defense argued that when Mrs
Beisel secured the revolver she shot
rapidly and in the smoke did not know
how far she was from Erb, who re-
treated toward his bedroom, receiving
three bullets in his body.
The jury also was informde "Ert
has sought in every way to rid himself
of his wife by making it most unpleas-
ant for her at Red Gables, when he
was unable to bring charges that would
sustain divorce proceedings
Mrs. Erb collapsed and had to be
carried from the room before adjourn
ment.
Mrs. Beisel will testify after other
witnesses have been examined.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
LONG BEACH
CANDIDATE CHOSEN
FROM FIRST WARD
a. 3. Snow Placed in Nomination as
Successor to Long Beach Coun=
Gilman Who Resigned After
Voting for License
No 4 Pirn r+raAt.
Phone Horne ESQ.
Especial to The Herald

LONG BEACH, Jan. IA. B. Snow
Will be the candidate for councilman
from the First ward whom the mem
bers of the same party that elected
CHARLES McGrew will put up as their
candidate
An election to choose McGrew's sue
cessor is to be held on February H.
Snow is an official in the Interstate
Dock and Lumber company, of which
councilman Robinson is superinten-
dent, and a director Of the City Ma
tional bank
Several other names were mentioned
including G. D. Paine, Whom the other
party will place in the race is I'M
certain, but it is safe to presage that
the election will be a hard fight. Nc
Grew resigned just before the second
reading of the recent resolution calling
a special election on the table license
charter amendment. He voted aye on
the first reading, and his resignation
made it impossible to pass the reso-
luton on it's later readings. McGrew's
family has removed to Alhambra, and
although he has an Office here he has
given up the First ward as his place
of residence.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
NEW STEAMSHIP
LINE MAY OPEN
BOATS MAY CARRY FREIGHT
TO PANAMA
REPORT IN SAN FRANCISCO OF
IMPORTANT PLANS
Merchantmen Expected to Run Be-
tween Colon and Bay City Inde-
pendently to Connect with
Railroad

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. lit is re-
ported here that at an early date an in
dependent line of freight steamers be-
tween this port and Panama, where
connections will be made with the Pan
anna railroad and the government line
of steamships on the Atlantic coast
will begin operations.
To this end, it is stated, a representa-
tive of local shipping interests will go
to Washington next week to open nego-
tiationS with Special Commissioner
Bristow of the Panama railroad, and
also confer with the Boston Steamship
company, which, it is declared, is ready
to place steamers on the Pacific coast
run as soon as sufficient business is
guaranteed by California shippers.
The contemplated service would re-
quire twenty-four days between San
Francisco and New York and the Bos-
ton company is said to be ready to rush
a big tramp steamer to this coast to
begin the work as soon as an agree
ment with local shippers is reached.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
DRIVER SERIOUSLY HURT
IN MORNING RUNAWAY
Team Becomes Frightened, Strikes
Telephone Pole and Man Is
Thrown to Pavement.
Horse Is Killed

PASADENA, Jan. Fired Chamber
lain of 1109 Grevelia street, driver of a
milk wagon for the Raab Creamery
company, was seriously injured early
this morning and one of his horses
killed in a runaway.
The team was frightened and ran,
striking a telephone pole after going
about half a block. Chamberlain struck
a cement pavement on his hands and
knees, scraping skin and flesh off to
the bone.
The horses continued until one Of
them fell and it's mate was hurled
against a tree with sufficient force to
break its neck
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
MAY VOID FRANCHISE
OF [. A.-P. RAILROAD
TRUSTEES OF SANTA MONICA
CITE OFFICIALS
Citizens of Beach Town in Arms
Against Company for Alleged
Violation Of Agreement
with Municipality
Cor. Oregon ave. and Third street.
Home phone ITS

SANTA MONICA, Jan. Words of
gratitude for the action of the mem
berS of the city council last Monday
evening, when they took steps toward
regulating the Los Angeles-Pacific
Railroad company, are pouring in from
all sides The citizens of Santa Monica
generally express themselves as will
ing to back the city trustees in any
movement that they see fit to institute
toward securing street car service such
as the city is entitled to.
August II last, when a franchise for
forty years was granted to the COM
pany, the officials promised and had
put into agreement several restrictions
deemed reasonable which the citizens
requested, and it is the noncompliance
with these provisions agreed on that
the action Of the council was based
Probably the most vital of the coun-
Gil indictments is one charging the
company with violating the state law
regarding baggage carrying roads 1t
seems the franchise in question espec-
tally designates the Los Angeles-Pa-
cif1c as such a road.
Much unfavorable comment is
ELECTED from the travelling public who
wish to visit this beach, either with
the intention of passing a vacation or
to live permanently. When they buy
a ticket and offer baggage checks or
baggage for transportation on them
they are informed the express company
handles trunks at a rate of rs cents a
trunk.
Nothing it seems causes a bigger
Crouch and indirectly is detrimental
to the interests of the city, to the tour
ist visitor than this one feature They
declare if they have to submit to a
holdup in order to take change of
raiment with them to Santa Monica
they viii go to some beach that has
competition between roads that will
carry their baggage on a first class, full
fare ticket.
City Attorney Odel1 says if some citi-
zen will buy a first class ticket and
make a tender of a piece of baggage
for transportation on it his office will
prosecute the case to a standstill, and
if necessary to the court of last resort.
The railroad officials have been cited
to appear before the council next Mon
day evening to show cause why their
franchise should not be declared for
feited. There the matter rests, with
most of the citizens voting to back up
the lawmakers.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
Pay Old Age Pensions

LONDON, Jan. T. POstmasters
throughout the United Kingdom have
begun the payment of old age pensions
under the act of the last session of
parliament. Several hundred thousand
applications for pensions have been re-
ceived, of which 100000 were disal-
lowed. chiefly because the applicants
have been in receipt of poor relief. 1t
is estimated that the old age pensions
will cost the country $35,000,O00 annu-
ally. The highest pension is shillings
weekly, which will be paid to applicants
having an income below sos a year.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
SAN PEDRO FIREMEN
HOLD ANNUAL BALL
PRIZES TO AF1nUNT OF $500
ARE AWARDED
More Than Seven Hundred Persons
Attend the Big Yearly Event of
Fire Department at Har=
Dor City

SAN PEDRO, Jan. 1.-The big audi
forum on Fifth street was last night
the scene of the largest attended dance
ever given in the city. More than 100
persons attended the annual masquer-
ade ball given by the fire department
Nearly $500 was distributed in cash
prizes, besides many handsome and
Among the prizes won were the fol-
lowing:
Best dressed woman, silver set, won
by Miss Dora Kingston, dressed as
English princess.
Five other prizes were awarded in
the following order:
Miss Alta Craig, Mrs Alice Benson,
Miss Margaret Wharton, Miss Bessie
BOoher and Mrs. D. McAllister
Best dressed man, $40 in gold, J. G.
Baly. Other prizes were won by Matte
Craig, H. StieglitZ, S. c. White and
ElOi Amar.
Best sustained character, female, set
of furs, Miss Aurelya Moeller.
Other prizes were won by Mrs A. G.
Sepulveda, Mrs. w. I. RishWorth, Miss
Katie Ghiggia, Mrs. Harry Cline, Miss
Florence Cameron.
Best sustained character, male, SIS,
Antoine Nelson, dressed as a tramp.
Others were won by Floyd Arson,
Amos Kreisel, Will Clark, Clyde Pear
son and August Hagenow.
Most original costume, woman, $40,
won by Florence Reed, in a suit made
Of postal cards. Others were won by
Mrs. George NJ Armstrong, Hazel Alb
bolt, Mrs. J. S. Gwaltney, Mrs Frank
Sitter and Mrs. c. P. Gilmore.
Most original costume, man, case of
sardines, r. d. Haskell, as a fireman
carrying a miniature bell tower. 9th
ers were won by Ed Sandstrom, w.
Martini, James DOdsOn, George Stanton
and Orville Gilbert.
Most cOmicaI costume, woman, $40,
won by Miss RhOda Hunter, as ''Puss
in Boots" The others were won by
Mrs. e. G. LiscOmb, Miss Carrie sylvia,
Eva Olsen, Gladys Norman, Margaret
Yturralde and Esther Nelson.
Most comical costume, man, Andrew
Sandstrom, bod carrier. Others were
won by Bert Campbell, Roy Scott, H.
f. Chandler and James Thompson.
The prize for the most handsome
woman was won by Miss Bonnie Mar
tin; second. Miss Martha Stephan.
Most handsome man, Erwin Wun-
derlich
Worst behaved person, thirty days in
the county Jail, won by Ed Abbott
Most popular fireman, w. F. SepuI-
veda.
Most comical fireman, John Entner;
second, Harry Gardner.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
OFFER BAPTIST MINISTER
PRESIDENCY OF COLLEGE

REDLANDS, Jan. 1.-Rev. J. N.
Field, pastor of the Baptist church
at Redlands, who has been doing
strenuous work for the past few
months collecting funds for the pro-
posed Baptist university at Redlands,
has been rendered the position of pres
ident of the institution and will proba-
bly, accept.
The tender was made by the board
of trustees. On January Is the trus-
tees will make their report to the an
nual conference of Baptist churches,
which will be held at Los Angeles,
when it is believed that work of actual
construction will be ordered, and the
buildings which will house the univers-
ity will be at once put under way.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
CITY SAVINGS BANKS
SHOW BIG INCREASE
IN YEARS DEPOSITS

The statements issued by the leading saw
ings banks January l show an increase in de-
posits since July l of last year
The German American Savings bank shows
the largest increase, of $10SS19 &c, with total
deposits of IS, $3.50, 769. IS.
The Equitable Savings bank ranks next
with an increase Of $66, SAT. IS, with total de-
posits of 81 $50, 315. Il.
The Security Savings bank shows an in
crease of $16,62S.02, with total deposits of s19-
239, 10. SO.
The American Savings bank totals $685.
762 .09.
d. F. Robertson of the German American
Savings bank is completing a statement of all
banks and trust companies, which will be pub
lished in Sundays Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
SAN BERNARDINO .
Office sos Third Street.
Phones: Home S75. Sunset Main 16s
WAR ON WINERIES IS
BEGUN BY OFFICIALS
Murder of Chino Man by Best Friend
Crazed with Liquor Causes
Authorities to Take
Action

SAN BERNARDINO, Jan. 1.-The
county authorities have commenced a
war on the wineries and today brought
to the county Jail John Gieshu of the
Sandoz winery of Chino, held in de-
fault of $500 for trial. and few mo-
ments later John Klaus, conducting a
winery near Redlands, was locked up,
after failing to give a similar bond
The activity of the authorities is due
to the Staying Of a Chino man recently
by his best friend, J. E. Whitehead,
who had been made suddenly dement,
ed by drinking wine made at the San
dOz winery. For months many winer-
les about the country have persistently
and openly violated the county ordi-
nance, and this tragedy drew public
attention to the fact
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
SAN PEDRO SHIPPING

SAN PEDRO, Jan 1.-The steamer James s.
Higgins, Capt. Higgins. arrived this morning
from Fort Bragg via San Francisco with pas
sengers and a partial cargo of lumber for
local dealers.
The steamer Capistrano. Capt Preble. called
at this port this morning her way from San
Diego to Grays Harbor and discharged the
balance of her cargo and took fuel OIL
The steamer Centralia, Capt. Ericsson, ar
rived this morning from Grays Harbor via
San Francisco with passengers and partial
cargo of lumber for local dealers
The Pacific Coast steamship State of Cali
fornia arrived tonight from San Francisco via
Santa Barbara and Redondo, with passengers
and a general freight cargo. She will leave in
the morning for San Diego
The schooner Stimson, Capt. Peterson, ar
rived this afternoon from Ballard with 900 900
feet of lumber for local dealers
The u. S. torpedo boat destroyers Lawrence
Capt. Howe; and the Goldsborough Capt
Gent, will leave at 1880 tomorrow morning to
relon the flotilla at San Diego.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
LONG BEACH NOTES

LONG BEACH, Jan. 1.-Sherick
Shelton, a negro youth, who left
Lynchburg, Va, seven years ago, is
heir to a legacy of $1,000. Mrs. Mary
Wright of Lynchburg has written to
the police here to locate Shelton,
whom she believes to be in this vi
cinity.
The residence of John Robbins. IAN
itor at the high school, was damaged
by fire last night which started amid
pile Of bedclothes. Prompt work by
the fire department prevented the total
loss of the house, which is at 7O5
Locust avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
RIVERSIDE WILL HAVE
NEW BUSINESS BLOCK
Structure Already Leased for Ten
Years-WiII Cover Big Lot and
Have $4,000 Feet Floor
Space

RIVERSIDE. Jan. IA new bust
ness block will be started in the near
future on the site opposite the new Y.
NJ. c. A. building at the southeast
corner of Eighth and Lemon streets.
The lot has just been sold to Fred
H. Freeman and S. S. Patterson, who
will erect building designed for the
Ark House Furnishing company, which
has secured a ten years lease on the
structure.
of 104 feet on Eighth street and $50 on
Lemon, will be occupied and the struc-
ture, which will be of two stories with
basement, will have $4,000 square feet
of floor space.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
SOUTH PASADENA SCHOOLS
WILL GET APPORTIONMEN

PASADENA, Jan. 1.-The schools of
South Pasadena will shortly receive
their appointments from the state
fund for the first and second quarters
of the school year ending June 8, 1909
1t will, on the basis of $500 for each
census teacher and $13 for each excess
census child, receive about $3000 An
additional allowance of $3185 from the
county fund and $168.50 from the libra
ry fund make a total of $830S.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
Woman Hlt bx Street Car

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. Mrs. Vic
toria Reyfolla, residing at SS1 Green
witch street, while on her way to
church today, was run down by q
Powell street car at the corner of Fill
bert street, and received injuries which
may prove fatal. Her skull was frac-
tured and her body was badly bruised.
Motorman E. w. Gowan was arrested
and charged with battery.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
New Postage Rates in Effect

WASHINGTON, Jan. IA long step
toward bringing the United States and
Germany to closer relations was taken
today when the two international post
age rates between the United States
and Germany became operative The
new rate of 2 cents an ounce applies to
correspondence sent direct by the two
countries, and not to that which is sent
through an intermediary.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
Orders Sealed Verdict

CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-The "Patten-
DeLux edition. book fraud case in
which the book agents were accused of
swindling Mrs. J. A. Patten, wife of a
millionaire board of trade dealer out
of $4,000 was given to the jury today
Judge McSurely, who held court ses-
sion on New Years day. directed that
the jury return a sealed verdict to-
morrow should verdict be reached.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
Loses s14. 600 Necklace

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-Detectives to-
day arr looking for the drivers of sew
eral ca os in which Mrs. George D. S.
Hamleu Of Central Park, west, made
trips in the shopping district yesterday,
when she lost a pearl necklace valued
at $4,000. Mrs. Hamlen did not miss
the necklace until after returning home.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
500, Ooo Fire in BaItimore

BALTIMORE, Jan. 1.-Pier No. 1 of
the Atlantic Coast line at Canton, a
suburb, was burned today with 10000
packages of imported merchandise
awaiting customs inspection. Seven
barges were damaged. The loss will
reach at least 100000.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
Russia,s pemand Rejected

Tense committee of the Duma today
rejected the governments demand for
a grant Of 81 500, 600 toward the con-
struction of four new battleships. The
rejection was based on the ground that
there has been no reform in the naval
administration.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
Start Petition

PASADENA, Jan. 1.-Citizens of AL
tadena and North Pasadena are plan
ming to start petition for the opening
of new trail past Switzer's camp
and Pomdale to Antelope valley. The
proposed trail will cut the distance be-
tween Pasadena and the valley almost
in half
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
RuIers viii Visis RerIin

LONDON, Jan. Lord Knollys, pri-
vate secretary to King Edward, has de-
MED in a dispatch from Sandringham
that there is any truth in the announce
ment made by the Daily Mail today
that the king and queen had abandoned
all idea of visiting Berlin in the spring.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
Killed by Train

SAN BERNARDINO, Jan. 1.-While
attempting to board a moving gravel
train at Daggett this morning Jose
Garcia, aged %, fell and his right leg
was cut off. Two hours later he was
found unconscious. He was brought
to San Bernardino on the limited and
died at the county hospital this even
ing
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
Viii Consecrate Bishor

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-Rev. Dr.
Alfred Harding, recently elected bishop
of the Episcopal diocese in Washing
ton, will be consecrated at Trinity
church in this city on January %.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
Governor Asks for Funds

DETROIT, Mich, Jan. Ex-Governor
Garner today issued an appeal for
prompt and generous contributions for
the relief of the suffering Italians.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
Cruiser viii Assist

MADRID, Jan. 1.-The government
has ordered the cruiser Catalina to
Messina to assist in succoring persons
in distress there,
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1909-11-12
OUR CUSTOMERS

The farmers in the Lexington trade
territory are of a high class--intelligent,
progressive and prosperous. Many of
them have money on deposit i'll the banks
and are stockholders in various business
enterprises. OF late years the 'live-at-
home" policy has become the rule and
not the exception with them. The an
nual colt shows given by Major j. M.
Powers, of Franklin, and w. B. Lundy,
of Lexington, testify to the fact that
an ever increasingly large number are
year by year raising their own live stock
and shipments from other states are
gradually diminishing, More corn and
feed products are also grown, and the
day is not far distant when all such
necessaries viii be grown here and none
shipped in. With this year the planting
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1909-11-12

of wheat will become general, and
Holmes county be absolutely independent
of the world in the bread line. The
Boys Corn Club movement, which il so
rapidly spreading over the entire South,
it will be remembered, originated in
Holmes county, by Superintendent w. ii.
Smith organizing the first Boys Corn
Club few years ago. A large number
of experiment plots are being worked
according to the latest cultural methods
under government supervision in this
county. Various farmers Institutes are
held during the summer and, the large
attendance and interest manifested sho v
that Holmes county farmers are deter
mined to march in the vanguard of
progress. 1t will thus be seen that Lex
ington's clientele is of the very best and
most desirable class.