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Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-18
DEFEAT OF DEMOCRAT
WILL INVOKE RECALL
Opponents of Governor Chamberlain,
Whom Voters Selected for Sem
ator, Seek to Violate ObIi=
cations

SALEM, Ore, Jan. 17.-Oregon' 'sena-
torial situation is attaining a critical
phase. With the ballot to be taken on
Tuesday the Republican opponents of
9 Governor George T.. Chamberlain, q
Democrat, are striving to induce
enough pledged members to break their
obligation to prevent Chamberlain S
election.
Ormsby McHarg, late of Chicago and
South Dakota, is in Portland comforting
with the Republican leaders. The re-
port that he is authorized to assist in
the senatorial fight by the administra-
tion is repudiated, according to advices
from Washington.
telegram was received from Secre-
tary Loeb today stating that the ad-
miniStration has not changed it's atti-
tude toward Chamberlain.
A counter fight is to be declared
by Republicans supporting Chamber
lain. They have announced they will
invoke the recall on such members as
violate their pledge to Chamberlain
and also on the leaders in the Iegisla-
ture who are organizing the fight
against the Democrat.
Unless the senator is elected Tuesday
the petitions for recall will be circu-
lated Wednesday. The recall plan is
being attended to by w. S. U'Ren
father of the many advanced ideas
which Oregon has adopted. AS yet the
opponents of Chamberlain have beer
unable to agree on a Republican as q
candidate.
A conference will be held Monday
night at Salem for the purpose of Sc
lecting a candidate if possible.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-18

kkNOU can't do this What does
this mean? Who ordered this
n done?" painted Eddie Morris as
he rushed almost breathless into the
central police station at o'clock Sun
day morning and hastened to the lieu
tenants office while fifteen men were
being booked after raid on the notori-
Gus Apex club at 11S1z South Spring
| street.
Il want to see the man responsible
for this!" shouted Morris when he could
get his breath.
THE chief ordered this raid.'' quietly
said an officer.
You call up the mayor about this
thing" said Norris, lowering his voice
but adding to it's dramatic intensity
He'll tell you what to do
The officer addressed made no reply.
Here's the number, you call up "A.
G.,
Lieut. Williams, who was in charge
at the station, refused to call up the
mayor or take any orders from Morris.
Norris disappeared. presumably to do
a little telephoning Of his own. He re-
appeared in a few minutes and stood IN
the lieutenant's office, his eye shifting
| from the official in charge to the tele-
phones.
Presently ring came:
| "Hello!"
Yes, I am in charge"
| 80 -P''
q had nothing to do with it. There
are fifteen men under arrest"
Eyes. they are here. We are booking
them"
mo. sir; I don't see how I can 90
that"
TT is not customary in such cases.
I don't see how"
| - -?''
yes, we will release them, but it will!
be upon ball.
Upon their own recognizance? We
can't do that, sir. 1t is not customary
in case of men caught gambling
| % -iii -??"
'Well, 1 will do what I can, but they
will have to give ball..
"- y! -- ???"
81 can't do that, but I'll do the best
| 1 cam
and looked wearily about him.
| Chartered by Morris
The Apex club has long been known
| about town as a gambling den, located
over the Davy Crockett saloon, char
| tered more than a year ago by Eddie
Morris, the discredited political boss of
| the Second ward. 1t has been run,
under his direction, by George Bently,
Ralph Cotton and All Kennedey, Salt
Lake gamblers whom the police drove
from that city. The place was raided
| by police officers acting under the direc-
ton of Chief of Police Thomas H.
Broadhead.
Paraphernalia for the separation of
| the casual victim from his money, in
any style which he preferred, were
found and confiscated in the club
rooms. Fifteen men were arrested and
the bank roll of three games taken as
evidence.
| Altogether it was a we'll planned and
well executed raid, but negligence in
handling the prisoners properly after
| they had been taken to the central
police station, it is believed, spoiled
| some of the good effect of the coup.
The Apex club was chartered March
1. 1907. and since that time has been
| run as a gambling house, and everyone,
whether a member of the club or not,
who had money to wager on any of the
| games run there could get in if he was
properly introduced or appeared to
be ''all right"
overlooking the street was a faro table
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-18
EASTERN

Schooner wrecked and entire crew
drowned off Long Island in of the worst
gales this winter.
Suit against New York publishers. reported
to have been instituted by United States
government at instigation' of President
Roosevelt now said to have been begun by
private individual.
Missourians want Taft to appoint Charles
Nagel, noted Republican, secretary of
commerce and labor and say appointment
will make state permanently Republican.
Year 1905 worst in worlds history for
number and nature of mine disasters.
Ships to leave New York today for Mes
sina and Reggie laden with lumber for con-
struction of 500 houses to be donated to
earthquage sufferers
Clara Morris, noted actress, believed to
be dying at her home in New York
Pioneer trapper who first explored Idaho
writes word ''crazy" and ends life by shoot
ing himself in cabin Idaho City.
Debris of train wreck at Dotsero, Colo.
closely searched before being burned and
work of aiding injured at Glenwood Springs
is superintended by General Manager Ridge
way of D. & r. G. railroad.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-18
FORMER BANK
EXAMINER AND
FAMILY SLAIN
GREWS0ME Triple MURDER
SHOCKS SEATTLE
PROMINENT LAWYER, WIFE AND
DAUGHTER THE VICTIMS
w. L. Seeiey of Illinois May Have
Killed Women with Hammer,
Then Ended His Life
in Bathroom
: [By Associated Press.I

G EATTLE, Jan. Nv. L. Seeley,
an attorney, ana former national
~ bank examiner for illinois undei
CompIroiIer OF tie Currency Eckels;
his WlIe. Mrs. Kate M, Seeley, d mem
ber of tne National society of Daugn-
ters of the American hey olutlon, and
their daughter, MISS hene. 5eeiey, (.
student a. the UhlN erSlty OF Wash
inspon, were lounu, brdLaly murdered,
IL A batn room OF their home, 3Ol
Eighteenth avenue norm, in the fash
iona ole Capital hill district, at / O'Clock
this afternoon. They had been dead
since last Thursday.
1he women, each Of whom was clad
il night robes, had been murdered by
a blow on the mead, evidently struck
with . hammer.
There was no mark of violence on
Seeley. He is believed 30 have been
partly chloroformed and then drowned
in the bath tub
All three victims were kneeling at
the side of the bath tub with their
heads submerged in the water a
steamer trunk was on the bodies of
Seeey and his wife.
That Seeley killed his wife and
daughter while insane over financial
worries and then committed suicide is
the theory OF the coroner and the
police.
Nl9NTGOHn biOCSLdlnCC
He was clothed in his underwear.
shoes and trousers.
His nightgown. which was stained
with the blood of the bodies of the
two women, was found beneath a pill
low in the room occupied by him and
his wife
The pillow on which Mrs. Seeley had
been sleeping was saturated with
blood,
Seeiey came here less than two
years ago from st. Joseph, Mo. He
had lived there two years and had
moved there from Ottawa, I'll.
Seeley had engaged in the practice
o. law wherever he had been for the
past thirty years. He was So years
old, his wife about three years his
junior and his daughter % years old.
The bodies were found by Guy NJ.
Smelzer, affianced husband of Miss
Seeley. and Z. r. Zibbell, friend of
the family
The family could not he communi-
Gated with after O'Clock Thursday
night. when Smelzer talked over the
telephone with Miss Seeley.
Efforts to get into communication
with them after that were unsuccess-
full.
The only living thing on the prem
ises was a huge black cat, which was
locked in the basement, and which
since Friday had been fed by neigh
bors
Police detectives searched the house
for weapons with which the murders
had been committed, but were unable
to find anv blood-stained implement.
No article of jewelry or anything of
value was taken from the house.
Every window and door were found
to have been securely locked.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-18
SAY MISSOURI WILL
Be REPUBLICAN If
NAGEL GETS OFFICE

ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. lit de-
veloped today that strong pressure has
been brought. to bear on President-eIect
Taft to appoint Charles NageI, the well
known Republican leader of Missouri
TO position in his cabinet preferably
that Of secretary of commerce and
labor.
The argument is made that if Mr..
Taft thus honofs the Missouri leader
it will place the state permanently in
the Republican column.
Mr.. Taft, however, is urged with
equal emphasis to retain Mr.. Straus in
the Office, and while there is nothing
stated officially concerning the pros
poets of either contestant it is claimed
by those who are regarded good
phophets that Mr.. Taft will make no
change, but retain the present secre-
tary.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-18
LOCAL

Raid made early Sunday by police on
notorious gabmling joint on South Spring
street causes alleged manager of tiger game
to become excited at police station when he
found he could not bluff officer in charge.
Robbers rife safe of Japanese proprietor
of boarding house on South Rose street and
secure 1895, two gold watches and some
papers.
Convalescent man nearly meets death from
asphyxiation, resulting from leakage Of gas
from bath room heater
Man recovering from spree becomes pos
sessed of idea he is being hunted by officers
and jumps from window to evade arrest. :
Cats and poultry to be exhibited simultan-
erousy at Made in Southern California
building.
Dane arrested on charge of insanity says
he is officer in a society which believes by
extermnating the bad people of the world
an era of peace will be established.
Los Angeles state rifle range offers better
advantages and conditions than San Pedro
for small arms practice by crew of United
States torpedo fleet.
Aeronaut Coey plans long aerial fight and
the use of auto for his basket.
Man arrested on charge of rif1ing locker
in restaurant puts up desperate fight with
walters.
Bicycle performer falls off high wire at
Chutes and is injured, but viii recover.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-18
COAST

Storm continues in northern counties;
heavy rains fall, but rivers subside; trains
are seriously delayed, and much damage re-
ported, while two deaths are due to collapse
of bridge in Yolo county; general situation
improved.
California legislature may be unable to
hold session today because of inability of
enough members to get to Sacramento as
result of floods, to call quorum. Million
dollar appropriation for water front inn
provements in north to be subject of import
ant investigation this week.
Former bank examiner of Illinois and his
wife and daughter brutally murdered in
bath room of their home at Seattle; bodies
found after three days; premises covered
with blood; one theory is that husband while
insane murdered wife and daughter then
ended his life.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-18
Amazing Happenings at Police
Station After Gambling Raid

NAMBLERS at notorious Apex club taken to Cen
IT tral station and Eddie Norris who chartered cub de-
mands that police appeal Mayor Harper who he init
mated, would order gamblers released
Gamblers bail three Of their number with money seized BY
police in the raid.
hree thus Daled obtain all discriminating evidence from the
others while the prisoners seated the corridor and when
the police searched the prisoners they ound-NOTHING
WHILE BEING GUARDED BY POLICE IN THE COR
RIDOR OF THE STATION THREE OF THE PRISONERS
NOT YET ADMITTED TO BAIL, DELIBERATELY Walk
OUT OF THE STATION AND ESCAPE.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-18
clara Morris Seriously Ill

NEW YORK, Jan. lit was learned
tonight that Clara Morris, the actress,
who has been i'll for a long time, is in
q serious condition. A nervous break
down caused her illness. Miss Morris,
who III private life is Mrs. Frederick
c. Harriott, is at her home in Yonkers,
n. Y. She is so years old.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-18
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IN LOS ANGELES?-XI
Showing Hoz0 Corrupt Conditions in Municipalities Are
Caused by EUH Influence of the Southern Pacific
Political Machine Which Now Seeks Control
of S25, 900, 900 of Aqueduct Funds

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Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-18
Mine Owners Exonerated

BLUE FIELD. w. Va. Jan. 1.-THE
coroner's jury today decided the eXplo-
sion last Tuesday in Lick Branch mine
was caused by an over charge shot of
powder and that sixty-five men came
to their death through no fault of the
company
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-18

Mass is said at Reggie for first time since
earthquake; relief work progresses admir-
ably
Cuba's formal evacuation to take place
with inaugura ton of new president, Gomez
January %, when island will resume former
government.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-18
THE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity:
Cloudy Monday; light west wind.
Maximum temperature yesterday, rs
degrees; minimum, 55 degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-18
CALL UP A. C., HE'LL
SHOW YOU,' SHOUTS
MORRIS TO POLICE
Three Prisoners Escape from Cen
tral Station While Gamblers Sit
in Corridor Awaiting Their
BOndSmen
OFFICERS ALLOW EVIDENCE TO
BE REMOVED FROM THE BUILDING

Fifteen Men Arrested in Apex Club Gaming Resort
Which Long Has Flourished Within Two Blocks
of Headquarters-Had Claimed to Be Immune
from Molestation by Officials
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-08-30
Slide A BIT
ON SURF BOARDS

This afternoon the members of the
Congressional party will begin to
see the sights. Honolulans will also
see the sights--probably more than
the Representatives will - for the
Representatives are going to ride
surf boards.
All morning they have been rest
ing up from their trip and getting as
settled AS demonstrative Hawaii hos
pitality will permit.
Al Waikiki this afternoon the fun
commences.
II the breakers are not on their
most festive behavior 1t will be no
fault of the entertainment commit
tee. They're on the program any
way. and the Representatives will be
on them - probably more often
thar they are on the boards.
Congressional dignity will have to
take a back seat. Dignity and dele
gates. especially when the delegates
are new to the inspiring sport, never
stay on the same surf board very
long together. One of the two goes
OF.
However, despite the fact that but
single afternoon has been allowed
to initiate them into the mysteries
of surf-boarding, outrigger-canoeing
and other typical Hawaiian sport
delicacies, they will most assuredly
"go after II" with true Congressional
zeal and master It all before the next
bathing day comes around.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-08-30
CONGRESSMAN'S
Wife IS Ill

All of the members of the Con-
gressional party arrived in the best
of health with the exception Of Mrs.
J. NJ. Miller, wife of Congressman
Miller of Kansas. Just before leav-
ing the East on the trip for Hawaii
the wife of the Congressman was
bitten by mosquito, and after leav-
ing San Francisco there were signs
OF blood poisoning in her right arm,
reaching serious stage last night.
When the Siberia locked this
morning Mrs. Miller was hurried to
the Young Hotel in an automobile.
and DR.. Judd was called to attend
her. DR.. Judd found that Mrs. Mil
ler's arm was In bad condition and
ordered her removal to the Queens
Hospital, where an operation was
performed at noon today.
1t is stated that while Mrs. Miller
has had sereve attack of blood
poisoning. her condition is not seri-
Gus, and 1t is hoped that she will re-
cover in time to join In the itenerary
of the Congressional party.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-08-30
ST. LOUIS ALUMNI
DANCE is SUCCESS.

One of the most pleasant dances
that has been given for some time
was that of the st. Louis Alumni on
Saturday night. Dreier Hall was
the scene of the festivities and big
crowd Of dancers attended.
The floor was In excellent condi-
ton, and the music was all that
could be desired. Dancing was kept
up from an early hour till midnight.
and at the finish everyone wanted
lust one more dance"
Most of the "old boys were pres
ent, and all their sisters and other
girls were also in attendance. The
committee was indefatigable In their
efforts to make everybody at home,
and their work was certainly sue
cessful II happy faces are any cri-
terion.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-08-30
HERE TO STUDY PROBLEMS.



any country. with the development or
the Philippines. Porto Rico and Cuba
the sugar market OF the future IL
bound to be more or less of an uncsr
tim uuartity and think that tn" best
thing for Hawaii Is the fact that the
encouragement of diversified industry
rubber. tobacco ami pinearp'es- has
how assured proportion that make
them figure prominently in the Terri
tory's assets"
"'rhe future OF these islands rests
wholly on their agricultural resou
ces," added Congressman Scott. "and
[ think that problem is one Of the
most important that can be brought to
the attention of the members of this
party. We don't want our visit to he
considered as q iunket. We are here
for serious work; to ascertain the true
Interest OF Hawaii from the viewpoint
of the interest of the majority. We
want 10 meet your business men and
hear their views: we want to visit
your important industries all with the
object Of ascertaining what is best for
the people of Hawaii"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-08-30
HEGER LEAVES ON
FINAL INSPECTION.

Lamp Inspector Martin lieger will
leave on the tender Kukui tomorrow
FOR Molokai, where Mr.. heger will
make final inspection O. the new
light station there. He has completed
his inspection of the MaXairu and
Diamond Head lights. and .'fler his re.
turn from Molokai. his wo.R here will
be completed. and the stations pa
nounccd ready for service.
The Makapuu light has the largest
lens and the most notable In the ser.
vice. II is SO intense That its rays
can be seen 80 miles a. sea, and the
lamp has to be handled with asbesto.
gloves. Both the lights at Diamond
Head and Molokai are to be later
equipped. It is understood. with the
same incandescent vapor lamp as used
at Makapuu.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-08-30
CLERK PlIANAlA
IS INCAPACITATED

A. st. Piianaia. clerk to DIR. Mackall,
city and county physician. had mar.
row escape this afternoon. He was
coming down the stairs Of the City
Hall. when suddenly one of the planks
used by the painters, now painting the
interior Of the City Hall. slipped and
fell directly on his head. His hat,
which is of considerable worth. was
smashed fiat like a pan cake. He was
knocked down. but fortunately. was
not seriously injured.
DR.. Mackall is now looking after the
comfort of his clerk. whose appoint.
ment was recently confirmed by the
Board Of Supervisors.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-08-30
DIR. BELLS FREE LECTURE.

DR.. Frederic Bells free lecture, IF
a Man Die, Shall He Live Again."
delivered at the Royal Hawaiian Ho-
tel yesterday afternoon, was very well
attended. and those who were SO for.
tunate as to be present were delighted
with the instructive sermon by the
famous lecturer.
Tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock DIR.
Bell will lecture on "Our Destiny"
The lecture will be given on the hotel
lanai and the public Is cordially in.
vited to attend.
appointment for phenoogical exam
nations nay be made for any hour of
the day from 10 to and from to 8.
Sundays only by appointment. Those
interested In the occult science are
cordially invited to call on DR.. and
Mrs. Bell during the above hours.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-08-30
HAWAIIAN is KILLED BY TRAIN.

According to information, which
Is denied by an official of the
Oahu Railway & Land Co., a Ha-
waiian was killed by the Wahiawa
train late yesterday afternoon. The
Hawaiian. 1t Is alleged. was walking
along the track when the Honolulu
bound train from Wahiawa ran OF
the rails and killed the man in
stantly.
This afternoon one OF the officials
OF the Oahu Railway & Land Co.
stated over the telephone that there
was no truth in the killing OF the
man. He admitted. however, that
the train did run on the track when
returning from Wahiawa.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-08-30
HAWAII GREETS CONGRESSMAN

"A hospitlble welcome and fine
trip" is the summary of the sentiment
expressed by The members Of the Con.
OCCASIONAL party. They all declare
that their frat day of arrival in Ha-
wall will be ever remembered mem.
Der coming from southern district
observing that hospitality seemed to
be in the air"
The members OF the reception com.
mittee that greeted the congressman
and their families or the wharf were:
Hon. A. s Cleghorn, Secretary of the
Territory L. A. Mott.Smith Speaker
II. L. Holstein of the Territorial House
o! Representatives.. Hon. John G. Lane.
G. J. Waller, W. II Mclnerny, II. f.
Nichman l.. Tenney Peck on behalf
of the Chamber of Commerce. Senator
Charles +. Chiilingworth, Senator w.
J. Coelho. Hon. Marston Campbell.
Major Short, Supervisor Andrew Cox,
Supervisor Dan Logan, District Magis.
trate Andrade. Representative Kama.
noulu, II. II. Trent James Wakefield,
Tor. c. Il. Hemenway. j. II.
Bertsche Senator Moore. George
w. Smith on behalf of the
Merchants Association, W. A.
Bowen. F. w. Klebihn. Hon. John
Hughes. Hon. d. Kalauokalani j. G.
Pratt.