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Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-06
Sale Huck Towels SC
SAYS THREE MEN ROBBED
HER OF ENTIRE EARNINGS
Mexican Woman Declares She Was
Overpowered and Work of
Weeks is Gone

Robbed of her purse containing Sc.
the result of several weeks work gath
ering bones which she sells for fertil-
izing purposes, Mrs. Carlota Ybarra de
Sanchez, a middle-aged Mexican wom-
an, appeared at the central police sta
ton yesterday morning and declared,
between sobs, that three men over
powered her while she was passing on
San Fernando street shortly after 9
o'clock yesterday morning and took all
her money.
IT had left my horse and wagon near
a blacksmith shop on San Fernando
street while l went to collect my
money" she said to Acting Detective
Sergeant Moffatt. II returned and was
about to get into the wagon, when tho
three men sprang at me, and while
two of them held me the other
wrenched my purse from my grasp.
1t took me several weeks to earn that
money and l drove all the way from
Santa Ana to sell the stuff. Now / am
without funds and need money to pur-
chase some groceries"
The woman apparently was over
come by her loss and wept bitterly.
Her grief touched Moffatt's heart and
he gave her a dollar and promised the
woman that he would do his best to
have the men arrested.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-06

placed on the market Monday morn
ing Water in steel pipes for domestlc
and irrigation purposes Will be con-
viewed to each holding and streets Will
be opened and graded.
The value of the new tracts at OPEN
ing prices is reported at over $1l5,0Oo
and this when figured in connection
with the sales to date of $4,000 Will
make the Beaumont proposition
amount in volume to approximately
$3.50, 900. Figuring on the basis of sales
of $4,000 in February and March the
management expects to pass the half
million mark in less than five months,
so in order to meet future demands
plans are already under way for other
large subdivisions.
The new tracts are level land lying
in the foothills of the San Bernardino
range, from IL to miles north of
Beaumont townste. Soil is said by
experts to be especially adapted to
apples, peaches, pears and cherries.
The latter fruit thrives on adjoining
ranches to the highest degree, the acre
output reaching in some cases $500.
Pear trees on Mellen's orchard years
old are reported to have shown an
equal return, while from an apple or
chard nearby over $500 an acre was
realized.
Altitude Feature
The elevation of the new properties
ranges from 1850 to BOO feet above sea
level, which is ideal not only for de-
ciduouS fruit culture, but health az
well. Mellens place, which has been
known for years as a refuge for asth-
matics and sufferers from bronchial
troubles, is but 16 miles from Redlands,
thereby placing the products within
easy reach of the markets.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-06
ALLEGED SWINDLER GETS
MERE VAGRANCY SENTENCE
Man Who Worked Diamond Scheme
on Attorneys ObstinateIy Re-
fuses to Talk

Robert Leonardo, alleged to have ope-
rated extensively in Southern Califor-
MIA and to have swindled a number of
attorneys out of amounts aggregating
several thousand dollars by means of a
diamond smuggling scheme, pleaded
guilty in Police Justice Roses court
yesterday morning to a charge of
vagrancy and was sentenced to serve
$50 days in the workhouse.
Leonardo maintained the same stub
born demeanor that has characterized
him since his arrest several days ago.
He persistently refused to answer ques-
lions propounded by the detectives, and
would not tell them where he roomed
In court he made no statement. and
only spoke when he pleaded guilty to
the charge.
On account of the lack of evidence
against the accused he was charged
simply with Vagrancy.
Leonardo lis said to have represented
himself as diamond smuggler pursued
by federal officers who needed money
to pay express charges on trunk
which, he declared, contained 100000
worth of one carat and one-half carat
gems. He promised his dupe to allow
the latter to select a stone and pay his
own price.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-06
PHRENOLOGIST USES
HAMMER AS METHOD
OF RAISING BUMPS
QUARREL WITH TENANTS ENDS
IN HOSPITAL CASE
Injured Man Swears Out Warrant for
Assault with Deadly Weapon.
Accused Unable to Fur-
nish Bail

c.. w. Stewart, a we'll known phre7
noIogist, who gives demonstrations at
Ala South Main street, went bit out
of his way yesterday morning in using
a hammer >on the head of B. F. King,
an auctioneer living at 1925 East Sec
ond street. AS a result he occupies a
cell in the city Jail on a charge OF as
sault with deadly weapon. King was
taken to the receiving hospital, where
the police surgeons dressed an ugly
wound over his right eye.
The trouble arose over dispute con-
corning some lumber. King, who auc-
lions unclaimed freight, rented the
place at Ala South Main street for one
week from a partner of Stewart. He
paid for the place at the rate of $40
day, so he says. and gave the money 10
the partner. Yesterday morning Stew
art appeared, and with some lumber
which he had taken to the place, be-
gan the construction of a platform in
the front part of the place. King OBJ
jected to this, declaring he was pay
ing rent for the store and did not want
any distractions to it's use. Then he
seized some of the lumber and was at
tempting to throw it into the street,
when Stewart, it is alleged, became an
gered, picked up a hammer and tapped
King on the head, knocking him to the
floor
King was able to make his way to
the police station without assistance.
He told his story to the officers and
Patrolman Mozart arrested Stewart.
When his injury was dressed King ex-
planned the case to Deputy District At
torney Donnell and a complaint charg-
ing Stewart with assault with dead
ly weapon was issued
~ hafnra Police
Justice Chambers and his bonds were
fixed at $1,000. He was unable to fur
nish the necessary amount and was
sent to jail He will appear in court
today, when the date of his preliminary
examination will be set.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-06
VICTIMS OF ROBBERY ON
HIGHWAY REPORT LOSSES
Woman Says Purse Was Taken and
Chinese Declares Three Men
Beat Him

Mrs. Anna w. Pugh of 1882 Van
Buren, place reported to the police yes
terday that while she was walking at
Seventh street and Broadway shortly
after 10 o'clock yesterday morning a
cut the chain handle of her
woven wire handbag and got away with
the purse before she discovered her
loss. She said the purse contained So.
F. Suie One, a Chinese living at $40
North Los Angeles street, told the
police yesterday that three men at
tackled him just as he was entering his
home late Saturday night, knocked him
down and stole his gold watch. He was
unable to get a good description of his
assailantS.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-06
MANY DRIVERS THREATEN
TO STRIKE IN WINDY CITY
Fifteen Hundred Dairy Wagon and
Piano Moving Transfers May
Demand Increase

CHICAGO, April 5.-Fifteen hundred
milk wagon drivers and a large num-
Der of piano moving teamsters threaten
to swell the ranks of Chicago strikers
this week If employers fail to grant
their demands for an increase in wages
The agreement between the milk
wagon drivers and their employers ex-
pired April /.
So far the latter have refused to sign
a new agreement providing for an in
crease, and meeting has been called
for Thursday night to vote on a strike.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-06
ALLEGED SLAYER REFUSES
PARDON TO BE INDICTED
Will Serve OFT Sentence in Prison
Before Facing Murder Charge
in Chicago

CHICAGO, April 5.-Vincent Briscoe,
who is wanted here for the murder of
Policeman Duffy several years ago at
the stock yards. will not be returned
from California until his present sem
tence expires.
Governor Gillett, after examining
laws on the subject, has determined
that Briscoe, who does not want to be
pardoned, should not be, as the penal
code prohibits pardon without the pris-
oner's consent.
He has twenty months to serve on
sentence for larceny and prefers to
stay there.
DIR. Wells, osteopath. 1914 s. Spring.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-06
INUNDATED BY PARENTS
DIVORCE, BOY ENDS LIFE
Sixteen-Year-OId Lad Hangs Himself
in Fathers Home in
New York

NEW YORK. April 5.-Humiliated
by the divorce of his mother and sad
dened by separation from her, William
Cooper. 16-year-old boy committed
suicide by hanging himself in his
fathers home in Williamsburg.
Procuring clothesline, the boy tied
one end to bedpost and strangled
himself by kneeling.
The father, to whom had been award
ed the custody of the boy, and another
son, found his son dead when he re-
turned to the house yesterday even
ing.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-06
FORT STEVENS BATTERIES
DECLARED TO BE SINKING
Insistent Rumors in Portland That
lnundation Threatens North
ern Peninsula-Dikes
Built

PORTLAND, Ore, April 5.-The
Oregonian today says that notwith-
standing the denials that have been
made regarding the sinking of portions
of Fort Stevens, the report will not
down.
Following the statements made on
Saturday that only one of the batteries
had sunk few inches, another is that
the sinking is much more general than
at first stated, and that it prevails
throughout the whole peninsula.
h Also this later report has it that
some of the heavier buildings are set
Ting to such an extent that cracks are
forming in the masonry and founda-
tions.
1t is alleged that in the vicinity of
Flayel the Astoria & Columbia River
railroad has been compelled to raise it's
grade to get above high water; that it
is necessary to place in position on the
jetty greater amount of material than
called for in the engineers specifica-
tions; that at Warrenton it has been
necessary to increase the height of the
dikes to prevent inuudation and that
the proposed fire control tower has been
delayed in construction to permit more
exact information to be gathered re-
garding the alleged subsistence.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-06
IN
NEW OFFICES
INCREASES ROOM FOR BIG
BUSINESS
Concurrent with Purchase Company
Moves to New Headquarters, with
Corps of Agents and
Lecturer

To meet the requirements OF space
and provide facilities for the handling
of extensive and recently acquired
tracts of Beaumont land the Beaumont
Land and Water company has moved
into and begun transacting busl-
ness in its new ground floor Of.
fees. SIG South Broadway. over $3Oo0
has heen spent to install fixtures and
decorate the rooms, unique features OF
which include hand built desks for the
corps of ten agents, a mezzahlhe pal-
cony covering 800 square feet ana a
complete lecture hall, wherein three
daily stereopticon lectures on Beau
mont will be delivered by John u.
Reavis at 1920, $50, and p. m. The
offices and lecture hall will occupy
2Ox1O2 feet, making the establishment
one of the most complete and commo-
dious in Los Angeles.
Concurrent with the new move the
company announces the purchase of
two large tracts of Apple valley land,
comprising 800 acres, adjoining the
Highland Home ranch and the famous
Thomas Mellen ranch of ass acres. The
former land was acquired from George
Rector, a wealthy Los Angeles real es-
tate man, While the grantors of the
Mellen deal were Thomas and Helen
Mellen, who have occupied the prop
ertv continuously for twenty-fouR
wears. Fruits from Mellens orchard
took first prize at the Chicago Worlds
fair and the orchard is especially ia
nous for apples, pears and prunes, of
which there are about 1000 full bearing
trees to 20 years old.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-06
Special
I5c Breakfast

Quaker Corn Flakes
and Gre m, 7 W o
Fried E G 6 s, Hot
Rolls, Excellent Cof-
fee-from 8 to il a.
m.-15c.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-06
Csc Dinner

Cream of Celery Soup.
Fried Barracuda, Tomato
Sauce or Assorted Cold
M e a t $, Potato S al a d 5,
Mashed Potatoes; choice
of Pie, Pudding or Ice
Cream-all for 25c.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-06
An Eastman Kodak I

lis a fine friend for vacation or outing trip
broadway Is the place for the right kind of de-
veloplng and printing at the right kind-of prices
we guarantee our work. It Is done by an expert
photographer Agency for Eastman Kodaks and
Supplies Rear Aisle 2.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-06

wANTED-The Herald company will pay
ten cents per copy up to ten copies each for
Heralds of the dates of October 25 1905 and
October 81, 1908. Deliver to cashier In Herald
office 1874 South Broadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-06

Juniors and all school boys and girls: How
would you entertain with an all-day, outdoor
picnic? Aunt Laurie viii give cash prizes of
81 for best letter on this subject. Address
her care this paper
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-06

The Angelus grill has excellent serv-
ice and better food. Fourth and Spring.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-06
Augment Water Supply

Valuable water rights, including ri
parian lands in Wallace canyon, also
passed to the company in the Mellen
deal, thereby augmenting the supply
of water for irrigating the newly ac-
quired lands in Apple valley. The SUBJ
division of Apple valley into five-acre
tracts is already complete and this,
with the Mellen ranch, which will also
be offered in small-sized plots, will be
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-06

II you want TO go east. C. Haydock. Agent
Illinois Central r. r. lis W. Sixth street.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-06

Or. Wells. osteopath. ii074 $. Spring.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-06

X,e hare the exact suit shosDn In the
aboOe illustration in Blue Serge at
$1,000. You can't beat 1t at the price.
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The Growing Underworld.

From the Boston Transcript.
1t is a little over thirteen years since
Boston began upon her first subway and
thus furnished other cities an object les
son from which several have profited.
Subways beget subways. The more we
have the more we need. we are learning
have removed the last obstacle from the
path of the company that proposes to con-
Struct q subway Or tunnel under the Della
ware. If the scheme is carried out pas
sengerS can enter car at the I'd street
terminal and be carried at express speed
to Atlantic City without change. This
will be a good thing for Atlantic City as
well as for Philadelphia.
Now Chicago is turning her attention
toward network of these enterprises and
the prediction is made there that in two
or three years construction work on "un-
foreground Chicago" will be we'll under
way. The preliminary Investigations are
now almost completed. For more than a
year force of approximately sixty train
ed engineers and other workers have been
studying geological and other conditions
with a view to learning just what are the
obstacles to be overcome. The latest adj
venturers into this field have the advan-
tage of all the previous knowledge gained.
of the mistakes and defects that
should be avoided. 1t is proposed, for In
stance, to have the system the most direct
and convenient medium for transportation
of the Chicago public to the chain of rail-
way terminals, and in the new Northwest
ern twentymillion-d dollar station, now in
process OF construction, provision is made
for subway connections. The new termi-
nails in contemplation will be erected with
reference to their adjuS tment to the gem
eral subway scheme.
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FOR DISTRESSED ITALIANS
BENEFIT THIS AFTERNOON AT
THE BELASCO THEATER.
Performance to Be Given Under the
Auspices of Women Prominent
In Washington Society.

Interest on tho part of those working
for the Italian earthquake relief fund
centers today in the big vaudeville show
at the Belasco Theater this afternoon,
given under the auspices of the women of
the diplomatic corps and other women
prominent in Washington society. The
performance will begin promptly at 4:30,
and will consist of a number of special
acts, including instrumental music, sing
ing, dancing and special reading by
Miss Olga Nethersole.
All the boxes have been sold and the
sale of seats has been large, although
there are some seats on hand, which those
giving the affair hope will be bought this
afternoon. The proceeds will be given to
the Italian ambassador, who will send
them to his government.
That the affair will be pronounced
success is almost assured. Miss Con-
verse and Miss Hawke, who have had
charge of the preparation of the program,
have insisted that it be run off promptly.
Miss Hawke will be stage manager.
David Belasco, who, with his associates.
the Messrs. Shubert, donated the use OF
the theater for the occasion, will be at
the performance, and If there is any
hitch back of the stage the management
will have on hand one of the wizards of
stagecraft to help them out. l.. Stod-
dard Taylor, the manager of the theater,
has done everything possible to help the
ladies with their preparations and will be
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then especially that the Borsia atmos-
phere becomes thing to be felt
The Borgia apartment. adorned by the
celebrated Umbrian painter for Alexander
VI is situated on the first floor of the
Vatican palace under the stance of Ra-
phael. julius II was their next occupant,
but he deserted them and for 400 years
they remained untenanted. In 1916 they
were again taken into use as a picture
gallery, but subsequently, owing to the
scarcity of light. the paintings placed
there were removed and the rooms were
converted into a somewhat miscellaneous
sort of museum and library. Their res
toration was begun by the late pontiff,
Leo XIII, in 1891.
One enters first the Hall of Pontiffs
then passes to the Hall of Mysteries. hung
with splendid tapestries and richly deco
rated by Pinturicchio himself Beyond
the Hall Of Mysteries is the Hall of Saints.
the best preserved and most beautiful
room of the series. Here Pinturicchio Is
at his best the Dispute of st. Catharine
before MaXimian'' being considered by
many the artists masterpiece Next Is
the Hall of Science and Art, with spIen-
did allegorical paintings by Pinturicchie
There are two Withdrawing rooms beyond
but these were decorated by later and less
able artists. 1t is in the Hall of Science
and Art that the present occupant of the
Val, secretary of state to Plus X receives
his visitors. He uses the adjoining Tore
Borgia as a study.
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TAFT STANDS BY CONSTITUTION
EXPRESSES VIEWS DIFFERING
FROM ROOSEVELT.
Instances Where It Fails to Meet
National Conditions, But Has
Stood Test of Time.

AUGUSTA, Ga, January 15.-Wllllam
II. Taft put in almost all the day re-
ceiving southern delegations.
The biggest of these, $50 men, came
from Anderson, s. c., in a special train
Mayor j. L. Sherrard of Anderson want
ed Mr. Taft to call at that city, and In
his speech said his delegation came las
democrats, loyal to our party principles
and traditions and steadfast in the faith
Of our fathers, to tell you how greatly
we appreciate the kind sentiments you
have expressed toward the southern peo-
pie"
In his reply Mr.. Taft said this about
the Constitution, which draws distinct
line between his idea and the expressed
opinion of President Roosevelt:
Il know that sometimes the Constitu-
ton seems to be in the way of direct
operation. The division under our syS-
tenn by which the central government Is
limited to certain things and the state
governments to carry on other things
sometimes seems TO work against the
rapid carrying out Of some Of the re-
forms, as, for instance, the conservation
of our natural resources and perhaps the
regulation of railroads and the meeting
of those evils, those abuses. which have
crept in with our marvellous progress in
the combination of capital.
And yet gentlemen, that Constitution.
simple. clear and comprehensive. has in
the past been capable Of such fair con-
structioa as TO meet in a marvellous way
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Cost Of Railroad Ties.
From the Utica Press

From the L tlca PreSs.
The railroads of this country are each
year calling for more cross-ties, and
they are rapidly shrinking in number
and increasing in cost. The total number
of ties purchased in 1907 was 153. 699, $40,
an increase Of JO,s85,57S over 1905. The
total cost of the cross-ties purchased in
1907 was $7S.95S,S95, an average Of 81
cents a tie. The total cost of the cross
ties purchased in 1906 was SIS, SIS, 124
an average of a cents a tie. The in
crease in total cost was therefore $780,.
1851. or 61.7 per cent. For 1907 the
highest average cost. 50 cents, was re-
ported for redwood ties. Many expert
ments have been made with metal ties.
with view of finding substitute for
wood, but nothing satisfactory has yet
been produced. Several of the leading
roads have large tracts of trees growing,
and may In dozen years or more be able
to supply their own wants. Growing trees
on railroad lands seems to be the most
practical way to provide for the future.
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on duty this afternoon to see that the al
dience is properly cared for.
Concert SUNDAY Afternoon.

Another. big benefit concert will be
given by the italian colony of Washing
ton Sunday afternoon. IL will be at the
Columbia Theater. which has been offered
free of charge by the Messrs. Metzerott
and the curtain will rise promptly at 3
o'clock in the afternoon.
The Marine Band. under the leadership
of Lieut.. Santelmann, will furnish the
major part of the program. Distinguished
artists who will assist are: Mrs. j. Pipi-
tone, soprano, of Baltimore; Miss Ethel
Tozier, pianist, of this city; Mr.. J.'Gian-
mini, tenor, of Philadelphia and Prof. H.
Xander, accompanist.
The committee on arrangements is COM
posed of V. Di Georgia, chairman; S. Di
Georgia of New York; S. Desio, A. Di
Marco. A. Mistretta, r. Di Georgia of
Baltimore, l. Geraci, J. Pipitone of Bal
timore, G. Desio, l.. Del Giorno and j.
p. Zereca. Tickets will cost SO and 10
cents and 81.
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The Ferocious Equator.
From Success Magazine.

From success Magazine.
William was considered the brightest
boy in his grade; upon hearing a lesson
recited i'm class once or twice he knew IL
quite well. Thus. while the other fellows
were compelled to study hard he scarcely
found it necessary to open a book. At the
expiration of the term one of the aues-
tions in the written geography test was,
What is the equator?'
William. always to be depended upon,
wrote without delay:
THE equator is a menagerie lion run.
ming around the center Of the EARTH
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cal and surgical wards for both white and
colored patients.
Memorial to Parents.

The building was finished several weeks
ago. and already has the greater part of
its space in use and the rooms occupied
by patients 1t cost, in all, about $4,000,
ana-was the gift of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Lis
ner as a memorial to their parents. 1t
was designed by c. n. Didden & Sons,
architects. Memorial tablets have been
placed in several of the rooms.
The nurses home, which is near the
hospital, and was erected by subscrip
lions raised by the board of lady man
ayers of the hospital, headed by Mrs.
j. Eakin Gadsby, has also been COM
pleted at q cost of about $500. Philan-
thropists of Washington have generously
come TO the aid of the project. Mrs.
Gadsby today reported the receipt of $3.50.
the donor insisting that his name be with
held.
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VATICAN BY ELECTRIC LIGHT.
Beauty of Borgia Rooms Revealed
by Modern illumination.

From the Rosary Magazine.
Have you seen the frescoes in the Bor-
sia apartment by electric light?" is the
question of the moment in the Eternal
city. Those who have answered it in the
negative hasten to repair the omission and
find that the reality surpa sses their expec-
tations-which though usual in fiction is
rare in fact. They were always worthy of
admiration-these richly decorated, lofty
rooms. where the events and episodes of a
long buried past clamor for remembrance
but it has been reserved for the finger Of
modernity to bring to light some of their
hitherto unrevealed beauties.
In the daytime, by reason of their as
pect it is somewhat difficult to realize
their exquisite coloring. but at night the
clear yet subdued radiance of electric
lamps shines down upon the matchless
tints Of Pinturicchi0's frescoeS, and it Is