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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-10-22
was killed in the building of the
Columbia block.

was killed in the building of the
Columbia block.
The effort Of Mrs. Charles w.
Hellenbrand to collect for services
for conducting her husbands cigar
store for over two years is being
contested by Charlotte J. Graham
of Portland, Ore, legatee for two
thirds of the estate. The widow
gets the other one-third. HELEN
brand owned the cigar store in the
Occur dAlene bar.
The graduates in the various de-
partments of the Holy Names acad-
envy were the guests of honor at a
banquet given by the principals and
faculty of the academy last night.
A Halloween party was given the
Daughters of the American Revo-
luton last night at the residence
of Mrs. J. X. Dow, 1905 Tenth
avenue.
The Spokane, Chronicle company
proposes to- dissolve as corpor-
alton and continue as partner
ship. A petition to this effect has
been filed In the superior court by
M. A. Rising and Thomas Hooker,
officers of the company. but no
mention is made of the stockhold-
ers in the corporation. The matter
has been set for December %.
The Ross Park Twentieth Gen.
fury club held a meeting yesterday
at the residence of Mrs. A. e. Dent,
1717 Grand avenue, at which time
Japanese art was the topic of dis
cussion.
The marriage Of Fred p. Morey
and Josephine Yates will occur
Wednesday, October q, at the
home of the brides parents, 202s
Riverside avenue, The couple will
go to Glenmovie, Ore. to live.
The condemnation suit Of the
North Coast against Mary A. Nc
Michael has been terminated in a
jury verdict for the woman, for
| $1050. Mrs. McMichael has 20
acres in Hangman creek valley and
the railroad will run through the
center Of it. The case of the North
Coast against John d. Pouch is now
on trial before jury in Judge
Remnants court.
The marriage Of Arnold 3. Preus
Sc and Miss Leila Skillman was sol
emnized last night at the home OF
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs
j. H.. Skillman. 1917 Eleventh
avenue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-10-22
IS PA TO 80 CHILDREN

LANSING, Mich. Oct. pa
birth certificate filed at the Secre-
tary of States office shows that
Joseph Tatro, aged So, living in
Pinconning township. Bay county,
is the father of 20 children and
the step father of IL others, max
ing total of 80 children in the
family.
At the time of his marriage to
Hattie Chabintau, Tatro had ID
children of his own, while. she had
-. Since then they have added
five more to the list. The father
is a native of Michigan.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-10-22

of the earth to produce the wealth
that creates the power to feed and
clothe and house the world-hcw
does 1t come that they and their
loved ones are forever condemned
to live in poverty and misery, while
those who neither toll nor spin, but
lead parasitical lives, roll in ease
and luxury?
"They are asking why, and 'their
queries are becoming more persist
ent and emphatic, with the result
that they believe the laws are I'M
Just and naturally they are looking
toward politics as means TO Sc
cure relief from their oppressive
conditions
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-10-22

OAKLAND, Cal.-William Clan
cy, 16-year-old boy, was taken to
San Quentin. penitentiary today to
begin a two-year term for bur-
glary, committed at Red Bluff, Cal.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-10-22
LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON

Patron-Your apprentice seems
to be very handy with the shaving
brush.
Barber-Yes, it's hereditary. His
father is a lather.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-01
FRIEND TELLS OF
LINCOLN'S DEATH
DESCRIBES ASSASSINATION OF
MARTYRED PRESIDENT
Dr.. Bancroft, Who Guarded Former
Chief Executive, Relates Personal
Experiences in Connection
with-Eiis Life

1.-The Assassination of Abraham Lin
coln' was the subject of Memorial
dqv Lecture given last evening by Df.
r. ID Bancroft of Kansas City, Mo-, at
the Third Presbyterian church. DIT.
Bancroft was a personal friend of the
mar yred president and was present
when the assassination of Lincoln took
place nd helped to remove the wound
IA man from Fords Tenth street thea
ter In Washington, where the tragedy
occurred.
Or. bancroft has gathered a large
collection of Lincoln relies, including a
urogram of the theater on which drop
IN blood from the wounded president
had falen. This DR.. Bancroft kept I'M
"A 1901, when he presented 1t to the
Kansas state Historical society at To-
peka, Kan.
Or. bancroft related his experiences
in connection with President Lincoln,
bavi-,a. had unusual advantages to OBJ
serve the man as well as the presi-
5ent.
Ire was present at Mr.. Lincoln's first
inauguration. Heard nearly all the
r5reWeu spe eches of the southern mem
hers of CONGRESS as fast as their legis-
latlros passed the ordinance of seces-
sion he Wa as a member of Volun-
teer company of ITO Kansas men who
served as a oody guard to Mr. Lincoln
before any troops arrived In wash
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-01

ington. They were called the frontier
guards quartered in the White House,
and slept on the velvet carpet in the
big east room. Senator James H. Lane
was its captain, and on the arrival of
troops in Washington the members of
this company were granted discharge
signed by Mr.. Lincoln and James H.
Lane, its captain.
DR.. Bancroft was also present when
the Vermont boy (then a soldier) was
pardoned by Mr. Lincoln while he was
sitting on his coffin looking at the fir
ing squad, with guns loaded, ready to
carry out the orders of the court
martial that sentenced him to be shot
to death for sleeping on guard duty.
These instances were described
graphically by the speaker, who also
exhibited a small section of door
with an old wooden button that Abra-
ham Lincoln had turned hundreds of
times. 1t was from the door of his
board house at Old Salem, Sangamon
county, Illinois, which was presented
to DR.. Bancroft by the owner few
years ago after it had been carefully
preserved many years.
DR.. Bancroft expects to remain in
Los Angeles several months, where he
has several lecture engagements.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-01
AT THE HOTELS

F. NJ Baker, a we'll known attorney of IN
diaapolis. is a guest at the Hayward.
F. B. Knickerbocker and George B. Craig
prominent mining men of Goldheld' are regis
tered at the Hollenbeck.
Mrs. A. e. Dromillard, prominent society
woman of Coronado, accompanied by her maid
is registered at the Alexandria
H A sablett well known business man
of Frankfort Ky, arrived in Los Angeles
last night and is guest at the Hayward.
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Gay of San Diego
are guests at the Alexandria, Mr. Gay Is
proprietor Of the Lakeside inn, San Diego
John A. Hayes, a granite manufacturer OF
Manchester, N H, is passing vacation IN
Los Angeles and is making his headquarters
at the Van Mugs.
Mrs. R. G. Colt. better known to theater
goers at Ethel Barrymore, is registered at the
Alexandria, Mr. Colt is accompanying MS
wife on her western tour.
Mr.. and Mrs s. A. Beatty Of Winnipeg are
guests at the Hollenbeck. Mr. Beatty is an
extensive lumber dealer and well known in
commercial circles along the coast
Mark Pulliam, an extensive ranch and cattle
owner of San Angelo Texas, is visiting Los
Angeles Mr. Pulliam is accompanied by ms
wife and is registered at the Lankershim.
C. p Hurdcht and George A. Jude, noted
astronomers Of London, are touring the United
States and will remain in Los Angeles Tor sew
eral days They are registered at the Hollen-
beck.
H. L. Reiter of Kansas City arrived in Los
Angeles yesterday and is a guest at the West
minister Mr.. Reiter is a prominent attor-
ney and for several years has made an an
nual visit TO Los Angeles.
William Eastwood, boot and shoe manufae-
turer of Boston, Mass, is registered at the van
Nuvs This is Mr.. Eastwood's first trip TO
Los Angeles and he is greatly impressed with
the country and will make his visit one OF
combined business and pleasure
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-01
IRRIGATION CONGRESS
TO MEET IN SPOKANE
WORK OF BODY is IN ITS
INFANCY
Reclamation Makes Garden Spot and
Empire Out of Great American
Desert-TWo Million
Acres Affected

Regarding the Importance Of the
work of the national irrigation con-
gress, which will have its 18th session
in Spokane, Aug. 8 to IA, r. Insinger,
chairman of the board of control, says:
"The national reclamation act was
passed in 1902. At that time there were
in the governments name, in the 16
states affected 6O0,000000 acres of arid
land, of which it was estimated posF
sible to reclaim sufficient to support
10000 900 people. BY 1911 the reclama-
ton service will have reclaimed near
ly 2.00O, 900 acres, at an estimated cost
of S70000,000 There are 100000 acres
of arid lands susceptible to reclama-
ton by irrigation. The construction
cost of the reclamation works is re-
turned to the government from the
sale Of land, the proceeds to be again
used in furthering irrigation develop
ment. Irrigation is making garden
spot and an empire of the Great Ameri-
can Desert and the work of the ir-
rigation congress is yet in it's infancy"
George E. Barstow Texas, is presi-
dent of the congress; B. A. Fowler,
Phoenix, Ariz., secretary: r. Insinger
of Spokane, chairman of the board OF
control; and Arthur Hooker, Spokane,
secretary of ti-s board of control.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-01
SOON TO KNOW
MERGER PLANS
CONSOLIDATION COMMITTEE
PREPARES STATEMENT
TOWNS TO BE ANNEXED WILL BE
GIVEN DETAILS
San Pedro and Wilmington to Be Told
What Los Angeles Proposes to
Do in Event of An
nexation

Some time this week, probably not
before the latter part, the Los Angeles
consolidation committee will be pre-
pared to make a tentative or prelim-
mary statement of what Los Angeles
proposes to do for San Pedro and Will
mington in the event of their annex
alton.
At a meeting of the committee, to
be held this afternoon, the task of
working out the details will be re-
sumed where it was left off last Sat
urday, when an executive session was
held. This statement of terms on
which the harbor towns may be an
neXed will include every phase of city
government, aside from what the big
city proposes to do in the way of har-
Dor improvement. The statement will
refer to such municipal departments
as police and fire protection, library
privileges and other matters entering
into the city's daily life.
When the statement is issued 1t will
be submitted to the city council of
Los Angeles, with a request that that
body pass on and approve it, and also
to the trustees, civic and commercial
bodies of San Pedro and Wilmington,
asking that they carefully consider it
and give their approval, or that sug-
gestions as to changes be made If any
are deemed proper, fair and necessary.
Throughout, the Los Angeles COM
mittee has striven to meet the wishes
of the citizens of the harbor towns in
keeping their promise of absolute fair
dealing. The statement will also take
UP the matter of terminal rates for
San Pedro and Wilmington and the
assurance will be given that the great
err city will not rest until the railroads
give all of the city, including the an
nexed territory, terminal rate such as
now enjoyed by the city of Los An
geles.
Members of the committee decline to
discuss the statement, and Secretary
Fleming maintains the strictest Sc
crecy concerning it's contents.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-01
EDITOR FROM BRAZIL
VISITS LOS ANGELES
JOURNALIST ONCE CONDUCTED
NEW YORK NEWSPAPER
DR.. j. c. Rodriguez Will Make Ex-
tended Tour of America and Eu-
rope Before Returning to
Rio de Janeiro

DR.. ]. C. Rodriguez, editor and pro-
prietor of the Joral do Commerce. of
Rio de Janeiro and for twenty years
one of the most prominent journalists
of Brazil, is visiting Los Angeles and,
in company with his grandniece, Miss
Irene Lopez, is registered at the An
gelus.
Mr.. Rodriguez was formerly editor of
Ell Novo Mundo, a paper published in
New York which had wide circulation
in Brazil. the object of the organ being
to keep the Brazilians Informed on af-
fairs Of commercial Importance in
America.
While editing this paper Mr.. Rod
riguez was associated with Horace
Greeley and other newspaper men who
figured prominently in the United
States more than thirty years ago.
Although he stated his age is So, Mr..
Rodriguez is as active mentally and
physically as a person twenty years
his junior.
The noted Brazilian speaks several
languages fiuently and is interested
greatly in the journalism of the United
States.
According to his idea, newspapers in
modern times contain too many pic
lures, and he stated the space devoted
to pictures could be better utilized for
news matter. Nevertheless, he, thinks
the enterprise of the American news
papers is far ahead of that of any 9TH
er country Unlike many men in high
positions of life, he believes the re-
porters should be entitled to as much
respect as the editor of a paper. Ac-
cording to his views, the reoprter is
the life of the paper and should be
treated with due consideration.
81 am a firm believer in a strong ed
itorial page" said the distinguished
visitor, land I do not think that edi-
torials must be long to be effective. l
have driven high officials from what
they deemed secure positions by an ed
itorial of seven lines. Modern journal
ism to be effective must be brief and
to the point. The people in these stir
ring days are too busy to ponder over
a lengthy article. Say what you de-
sire, but say it briefly and in as few
words as possible, and results will be
more effective"
Mr.. Rodriguez plans an extensive
tour before returning to Rio de Janeiro.
With his grandniece he will visit Alas
ka, also the Alaska Yukon-Pacific ex-
position and make an extended tour of
Europe.
Miss Lopez attends school in Lon
don and will remain there while. Mr..
Rodriguez continues his European tour.
At realize that 1 am growing old and
desire to see how affairs are across the
water before I go to my home, as
believe this will be my last extended
trip"
He plans to remain in Los Angeles
several days, and will make trip to
the Yosemite valley from Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-01
GIVES MONEY TO BELLB0Y
BEFORE HE ENDS HIS LIFE

HONOLULU, May SIP. N. Bliss
of Danbury, Conn. a nephew of S. II.
Nichols, the New Yorker who commit
ted suicide at his hotel today because
of i'll health, has cabled directions that
the body be cremated and the ashes
shipped to Danbury.
= Nichols arrived in Honolulu April 3d.
accompanied by bellboy from New
Orleans. to whom he had taken a
fancy while in that city He secured
quarters at the Royal Hawaiian hotel
lust before he took his own life he
gave the boy two checks, one for $500
and one for $4,000, saying that in case
of his death he wanted the lad to be
taken care Of.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-01
TO INVESTIGATE DEATH
IN POOL OF CARLISLE
Coroner to Determine Blame for Suf-
location of Youthful Diver Whose
Head Became Stuck
In Mud

An investigation will be made by Coroner
rartweIl into the death of Elmer Carlisle,
the 17-year-old son OF H. E. Carlisle who
was drowned in a pool between Monte vista
and New York streets. near Avenue Fifty
Sunday afternoon.
Young Carlisle was accompanied by three
companions When they came to the pool
they decided to go in swimming carlisle
dived into the water and his head became
stuck in the mud. He met MS death oy
srTocation In an effort to release him from
the bottom of the pond it was necessary 10
explode several sticks of dynamite and 10
call for the fire department one OF the
boys, Otto Stewart, attempted 10 rescue tus
erdongered youth and narrowly escaped
drowning. A..
rhe body Of the unfortunate boy is at the
Undertaking establishment or -~ 6fesee
Brothers.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-01
SONS OF ST. GEORGE
HOLD ANNUAL ELECTION

The business meeting of the sons OIL
st. George was held last night IN NAM
moth hail. SIT South Broadway, and be-
fore the election of officers for the en-
suing year Past Grand President Pope
of San Francisco addressed the gath
ering. Mr.. Pope complimented the so
ciety on it's increasing membership and
healthy financial condition.
These officers were elected Presi-
dent. H. S. Ward; vice president, e. e
Bassett; secretary, f. Cooper; associa-
ton secretary, r. f. Cole; treasurer
w. Meeks; messenger, j. Roden; assist
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-01
BOY CYCLIST HURT IN
COLLISION WITH AUTO
Thirteen-Year-oId Youth Sustans
Lacerations of Both Legs Near
Hips in Accident at
Ascot Park

John Pillows 10 years old, living with
his narents at 1549 East Fifty-ffth street
was Injured painfully yesterday afternoon
when he was knocked from his bicycle ia a
collision with an automobile driven by L.
S. Lizard of BAL West Thirty seventh place
a. Ascot mark. The lad was taken to .he
receiving hospital where Police Surgeon
wright stitched decorations of both legs neai
the hips. ,,-
near the entrance OF Ascot park and Luard
who was entering the grounds, approachel
in his automobile to watch the six-hou'
endurance run Both attempted to turn ou'
for the other and collision resulted
Lizard picked up the lad and placed hiu
in his automobile and took him to the r.
ceiving hospital. According TO persons who
saw the collision the autoist was not tc
blame.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-01
plsmisses Many Agents

NEW YORK. May 31.-One thousand
agents of the New York Life Insurance
company formally terminated their
service with that corporation today.
According to the company's officers,
thew were dropped because of the state
law which prohibits life insurance
company from writing more than $780,
GOO, 900 of new insurance in single
WAR
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-01

ant messenger, A. F. Wilmington; in
side sentinel, ]. Heep; chaplain, b.
Stead; trustee, H. Riley; physician, Dr.
J. e. Jenkins. These were elected as
delegates to the grand lodge: j. sim
monds, w. Meeks, H. Riley and c.
Parkman.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-01

Membership in the Los Angeles Realty Board
is virtual guarantee of reliability Provision
Ia made for arbitration of any differences be-
tween members and their clients Accurate in
formation on realty matters is obtainable from
them. Valuations by a competent committee.
Directory of members free at the office Of
Herbert Burdett, secretary 525 Security bldg.
Phone Broadway 1904
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-01

The Herald. like every other newspaper. is
misrepresented at times, particularly in cases
involving hotels. theaters. etc The public will
please take notice that every representative of
this paper is equipped with the proper creden-
tials and more particularly equipped with
money with which to pay his bills.
TrIJE1 HEP
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-01
THE CITY

Strangers are invited to visit tho exhibits of
California products at the Chamber of Com
merce building. on Broadway, between First
and Second streets, where free information Will
be given on all subjects pertaining to this sec
ton
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-01

The Legal Aid society, at 61s Chamber of
Commerce building, is a charitable organization
maintained for the purpose of aiding in legal
matters those unable to employ counsel The
society needs financial assistance and seeks in
formation regarding worthy cases. Phone
Home 1907.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-01

The Herald will pay $40 in cash to any one
furnishing evidence that will lead to the arrest
and conviction of any person caught stealing
patrons.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-01

r4,. n. aasv To secure a bargain In a used
,,towabIle. through want advertising, ms II
rSed TO be-and stilI is-tO secure horse
end carrisGA-
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-01

A large supply Of the Alaska Yukon-Pacnc
commemoration postage stamps have been re-
ceived at the Los Angeles postoffice by Post
master Motley Flint. and will be placed on sale
at o'clock this morning.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-29
THROWING A LITTLE
LIGHT ON WAlLUKU

Maui News.-A much needed i'm
provement has been made to the Wal
luku postoffice by the supervisors Of
the county of Maui.
This week acetylene gas lights were
installed in the office and a large light
placed on the veranda for the eonve-
nienee of the large number Of people
who 90 after their mail on s1eameI
nights.
In the past Postmaster Tim Lyons
provided lantern for the use Of the
public but the light thus furnished was
very dim, and the public viii be de-
lighted with the change.
The Office of the board of supervisors
has also been fitted out with acetylene
gas lights and the County Fathers hold.
ing night sessions hereafter will not
. be in the dark. ="
The light has been furnished from
a generator owned by Senator W, L
Robinson.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-29
lNCENDIARY FIRE IN
H. C. & S. CO.'S CANE

Maui News-On Friday night, the
10Th inst, about eight O'Clock, fire was
discovered in Field Sc" Camp ,, of
the Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar
Co.'S plantation.
An alarm was turned in and imme-
diately help arrived on the scene and
put out the flames There was not
much damage done as only fourteen
rows of cane were destroyed.
The origin of the fire appears to
have been incendiary, and Sheriff SAT-
frey has offered a reward of one thou
sand dollars for information that will
lead to the arrest and conviction Of
the party or parties VINO set fire to
the cane.
There have not been any differences
between the company and its employees
in the past and there appears no reason
why any person should maliciousiy de-
s.roy the company's property.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-29
BAD AUTOMOBILE
ACCIDENT AT KAPAA
Machine 0verturns and Two Men
Are Injured, but Escape
Death.

Garden Island.-A bad accident hap
pened to one of the automobiles from
tb" ~oney Garage last Sunday, between
Kappa and Kealia, in which the driver
Frank Kanae, and a Portuguese who
was riding back from Kealia with him
were injured, and had narrow escape
from being killed.
The attention of the driver was at
tracted for a moment, as they were
rounding curve, and he failed to al
low enough space for the wheels, which
struck a rock, the car being turned
completely over, throwing one of the
men out on the road and pinning the
other beneath the top. a message was
sent to Lihue by parties who were
passing, and another auto was sent to
bring Kanae home, where he was found
to be seriously cut by the broken glass
in the cover, besides several severe
bruises The Portuguese passenger was
taken to Kealia hospital.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-29

the troops in the Island of Elba dur
ing his sojourn there, says the West
minister Gazette. A French contempt
rary informs US that the flag came into
the possession of Colonel Campbell,
whom the allies set to keep watch over
the emperor, when he made his sudden
departure from the island, and has re-
manned in the family ever since. The
gift is one which the French nation
will no doubt be glad to have in its
possession.