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Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-24
OF PARDON
DENIED AT WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON, May 2S.-At the
White House today it was said there
was no statement to be made as to the
pardon of oliver Spitzer.
The only information obtainable at
the department of justice regarding the
Splitter pardon was contained in the
following statement made by Attorney
General Wickersham:
"Oliver Spitzer a convicted dock
superintendent of the American Sugar
Refining company, was granted an un-
conditional pardon by President Taft
a day or two ago, on the recommenda-
tion of Henry l.. Stimson, special as
sistant to the attorney general, for the
purpose of qualifying him to testify
on behalf of the government in the
pending prosecution in New York
against C. r. Heike, Ernest Ger
bracht and Others"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-24
FRENCH COUNTS FIGHT
THIRD DUEL; BOTH HIT
Bullet Chances Off Ones Pistol.
Others Thigh Pierced

PARIS, May 23.-Count Ismael de
Iesseps and Count Just de Poligny
fought their third duel today, and TINS
time each received a bullet wound.
At the second exchange De Lesseps'
shot struck the barrel of De Poligny S
pistol, and, riccocheting, caused flesh
wound in the latter's arm. At the
same moment De Lesseps fell, shot
through the thigh. He was removed
to a hospital, where it was found that
the ball had just missed the femoral
artery. The wound is not fatal.
De Lesseps is a son of Count Fer
dinand de Lesseps and an officer of
cavalry regiment. Some weeks ago he
uuarreled with De Poligny at the cir
Gus and blows were exchanged.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-24
THREAT TO KILL, CHARGE
AGAINST CHIEF PARRANT
wight Police Sergeant at Ocean
Park Is ACCuSer

=. OCEAN PARK, May 23-That Chief
of Police John H. Parrant pressed a
revolver to his head and threatened
to kill him following an alteration in
which the chief had "called him down"
was the sensational charge made by
Night Police Sergeant William Cav
anaugh before the Ocean Park board
of trustees tonight.
The board convened to give Cavan-
augh preliminary hearing on charges
OF characterization preferred by Chief
Parrant. 1t was when the night SER
geant was being examined that the
charges were made.
The board decided that the accusa-
tions were of so serious a nature that
a rigid hearing will be given Cavan-
augh on characterization charges in or
der that the allegations involving the
chief may be officially recorded.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-24
KING GEORGE PROMISES
TO SAFEGUARD COLONISTS
Issues Gracious Messages at
Empire Day Celebration

LONDON, May 23-On the occasion
Of the anniversary of Empire day, King
George has issued two gracious mes
sages to the colonies and India, some
what similar in style to the messages
addressed yesterday to the nation. In
both, he refers to his previous tours
through the respective doninions,
promises to follow in his fathers foot
steps, to uphold constitutional govern
ment, to safeguard the liberties OF the
colonial empire, and to devote himself
to the well being of the Indian people.
With reference to the rumors that it
is the intention of the queen mother,
Alexandra, to reside in Denmark, a
court circular announces that Alexan-
dra will always look on England as her
home.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-24
WIND AND HAIL CAUSE
DESTRUCTION IN TEXAS
Strip a Mile Wide, Six Miles Long,
Is Devastated

DALLAS. Texas, May 23.-Reports
from last nights storms in Texas indi-
cate a loss running into thousands of
dollars resulting from wind and hail.
In Grayson county, near Sherman, a
strip mile wide and six miles long
was devastated. There the storm de-
stroyed all crops and damaged many
houses.
In Lamar county a number of dwell
ings were wrecked.
A residence was destroyed and all
growing crops in two square miles
beaten into the earth at Dorchester,
Grayson county.
Near Rosebud the crop and property
loss is $4,000.
In Falls county a bridge across the
Brazos river, costing $4,000, was
washed away. Heavy crop damage is
reported from the Red river valley.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-24
UNGALLANT JURY GOES
BACK ON HETTY GREEN
Men She Praised Answer with a
Verdict Against Her

NEW YORK, May 2S.-"Jurymen
have always been good to me; have
never lost a case" remarked Mrs.
Hetty Green today as she smilingly
expressed her satisfaction with the
jury selected to try the case of a safe
deposit company against her for $3.50.
Yet after a brief trial the jury
brought in a verdict against Mrs.
Green for the full amount claimed by
the safe deposit company-$550, with
$19 interest. The company sued to re-
cover for five years storage of books
and records of the estate of her father,
Edward Mott Robinson.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-24
POSTER PRINTERS PUT BAN
ON ABBREVIATED ATTIRE
Tights and Short Skirts Must Go
from BiIIboardS

CINCINNATI, May 23.-"The alb
breviated skirts and tights must go
from the billboards. Well go further
than that we will not print anything
which a reputable newspaper or maga-
zine would reject"
This was the declaration here today
of Clarence e. Runey, secretary of
the International Poster Printers as
sociation of the United States and
Canada. He made it just before dele
gates to the fourth annual convention
of the association gathered in their
annual session.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-24
RISKS LIFE FOR SAKE OF
HUNGRY FAMILY; PERISHES

HUNTINGTON, Ark. May 23-Hop-
ing to win a purse of $4 with which to
buy groceries for his hungry wife and
five small children, ]. L. Osborne, a
miner here, today agreed to leap from
a 50-foot bridge into Cherokee creek
and then swim $50 yards.
Osborne made the leap, and thereby
lost the money and his life. He landed
safely in the water, but when near his
goal his body was caught in whirl-
pool and he was drowned.
Osborne's widow got the purse.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-24
TO ASK DISSOLUTION OF
NATIONAL PACKING CO.

NEW YORK, May 2S.-Application
to the courts Of New Jersey for the
dissolution of the National Packing
company will be the next move by
Prosecutor Garven of Hudson county
In his war on the so-called meat trust.
The company was indicted in Hud-
son county last February Mr.. Gar
ven announced today he would apply
for it's dissolution on June Z.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-24
GEN. REYES EXECUTES A
FLANK AROUND INSURGENTS

NEW ORLEANS, May 2S.-That
Gen. Fernando Reyes, at the head of
1000 troops of the Madriz army, had
arrived at Rama at the beginning of
an engagement yesterday between the
Estrada and Madriz forces in Mica
ragua and had made a successful pass
age around the insurgent army was
cabled to members of the Central
American colony here tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-24
BRITISH STEAMER KILBURN
ASHORE AND FULL OF WATER

SAN FRANCISCO, May 2S.-Ac-
cording to a dispatch received by the
Merchants exchange from London to-
day, the British steamer Kilburn,
which sailed from Newcastle, Aus
tralia, May IL, for Guaymas, is ashore
and full of water in latitude II, SOUTH
longitude 1T, west.
The report says the chances of get
ting the Kilburn off are extremely
doubtful. Assistance has been sent
from Duval.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-24
SOUTH CALIFORNIA

Husband is held in Figueroa death
mystery at Santa Monica PAGE l
Frank Skely enters plea of not guilty
in Santa Ana superior court to the
charge of numbering wife. PAGE IA
Long Beach officials advised to "go
slow" on question Of strand owner
ship. PAGE IA
Pasadena board of trade decides
against indorsing financial status of
Rapid Transit company. PAGE IA
Expected strife at Throop elections
fails to materialize; students harmon
ize. PAGE "A
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-24
JUDGE RAkER RESIGNS

SAN FRANCISCO. May 23.-On ac-
count of his candidacy for congress
from the first district, Judge John e.
Raker of Modoc county resigned his
position as chairman of the Democratic
state central committee, and r. e.
Dewitt of Yreka was chosen to fill
the vacancy.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-24
ACCEPT HARTMAN GIFT

ALBANY, N. Y, May 23.-Four of
the bills providing for the acceptance
by the state of the gift of land and
money from Mrs. E. H Hartman and
others to extend the Palisades park
along the west bank of the Hudson
river to Newburgh, passed the senate
tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-24
EASTERN

Judgment of s1,S44.ss4 against Chi
eago Railways company forces con-
Germ into receivershir, PAGE l
Employe pardoned from prison. whose
conscience hurt him, testihes at sugar
fraud trial in New York. PAGE l
Railroads advance freight rates. PAGE 1
Taft's tariff plan knocked out by the
house PAGE 2
Senate votes to buy fifteen new war
ships. PAGE Q
Government opens up new line Of prose-
outon in District OF Columbia bucket
shop cases. PAGE 8
Railroads entering Chicago may CO.
operate on switching and save mill
lions of dollars annually. PAGE 8
Seyler, alleged slayer of girl at At
lantic City. N. j.. trial. PAGE 3
FOREIGN
Col. Roosevelt enjoys first real rest
and will remain silent greater part of
stay in London. PAGE 2
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-24
COAST

Tia Juana bunko gang captured by San
Diego police. PAGE
Democratic state central committee
finds but one contest likely at the
August primary of the party. PAGE
Prisoner in Oakland Jail commits sui
eide by swallowing phosphorus match
tips and needles. PAGE 2
Portland police arrest three men for
holdup of Seattle car May IL: claim
one has confessed. PAGE 2
Police arrest negro sitting In park at
Oakland. holding bomb. PAGE 2
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-24
INDEX OF
HERALD'S NEWS
TODAY
FORECAST

FORECAST
Los Angeles and vicinity-CIOudy Tues
day; light north wind, changing to south.
Maximum temperature yesterday 10 de.
grees; minimum, 81 degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-24
LOS ANGELES

c. E. Fredericks prominent business
man, stricken by appendicitis and in
critical condition. PAGE 5
Husband of insane woman said to have
divorced her on ground OF desertion
while she was in sanitarium PAGE 5
Ordinances calling for better paving
by car companies reported on favor
ably by public works board. PAGE 8
Homeslck lad surrenders to George
Junior Republic PAGE 9
state engineers exhibit and conven-
tion oDens here. PAGE 8
Lincoln Roosevelt league standard
bearers start on tour of southern
counties ami are Enthusiastically re-
ceived FACE .
poration. PAGE 8
State brings suit to collect $4,000 bonds
put up for E. D. Roweli. who jumped
bail. PAGE 8
Bring client prepared to go to jail for
contempt, orders judge. PAGE 8
N. Y. Presbytery faces charge of heresy
PAGE
Dr. Hadley is greeted by fifty Yale
graduates at banquet In Hotel Alex
andria. PAGE 3
way scandal. PAGE 10
Robert watchorn addresses ministers
on white Slave Traffic" PAGE 10
True citizens should ali be in politics..
Lorin A. Handley tells Federation
club members PAGE 10
Descendant of Persian kings a tales
man In local courts. PAGE 10
Outlaws of man. sued for divorce,
makes judge frown. PAGE 10
Fog obscures comet and eclipse from
city gazers. PAGE 16
g. o. p to throw over present guber-
natorial candidates and boom Motley
Flint. PAGE 10
Thirteen candidates in field for coun-
Gil; mass meeting planned. PAGE 13
One OF Wilson bankruptcies dies in the
Children's hospital PAGE 16
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-05-07
KING EDWARD HERE
AS PRINCE OF WALES
Visited Richmond in 1860, Greeting Citizens at
Fair Grounds-People of That Day Charmed
With His Gracious Manner

esting one and that all the women
present were gowned in their best and
looked their prettiest. After services
the prince went through the Capitol
Building. It Is recorded of him here
that he greatly admired Houdon's
statue of Washington and that he was
much Interested In the library, with
It's CHEEKY open fires and its deep win
dow seats.
Governor Letcher. known afterward
as the War Governor" was then in
the Executive Mansion, where the
| prince was welcomed, and where he
won golden opinions from little Miss
| Lizzie Letcher, afterward a famous
Virginia belle.
| Sunday afternoon the royal guest OF
the State and city drove to Hollywood,
about which he expressed himself
with enthusiastic admiration. The
| fact that he left for Washington that
night prevented his being entertained
here at a ball, as he was In New York
| shortly after he landed In the United
| states and before he went to Canada
1 He made the impression on Richmond
and Virginia people who met him OF
| being kindly. courteous English gen.
| tleman-one who desired to do and to
say the right thing and to show IN
every way his sense of appreciation
for the good will and hearty hospitality
with which he was received here as
elsewhere in America
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-05-07

ruler. The King was Ill for some
months after the death OF his mother.
and the date of the coronation was re-
peatedly postponed. At length. June
2s, 1902. was set for the ceremony. but
before that time the King grew worse.
and was forced to undergo an opera.
ton for appendicitis on June "a. His
recovery was rapid and he was duly
crowned on August Q. 1909.
The nine years of the Kings life az
ruler of England sufficed to show his
sterling qualities and his genuine po-
litical abilities. While not brilliant
in his political foresight and not un-
failing in his Judgment. he had strict
regard for the Constitution and was
always careful OF his political utter
ances. He passed through three
changes of ministry without any loss
of prestige and, during the later
months of his. life. was regarded as
the sure guarantor that England s
government would emerge in safety
from the chaos of the Liberal budget
At the last general election the King
was noticeably silent, but it was gen.
orally believed that he felt relieved a,
the reelection of the Liberals and
gladly supported the policies Laid dowr
by Premier Asquith at the opening OF
Parliament
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-05-07
Remarkable Christmas
Present.

Among the curious Christmas presents
of this year will be one for man OF ma
tional reputation, which has been all year
in the making.
Way last January the present was
decided upon, and friend OF the promi-
nent gentleman requested the Burrelle
Press Clipping Bureau, OF New York.
to watch every paper in America, and
| to take up every item which appeared
concerning the man.
The clipping bureau people followed
instructions, and now present the history
of one year in the life OF this especial man.
The history ends Just after election.
and the 2O,o42 newspaper items found
include everything from three.line edi--
torial mention to tull-page illustrated
stories. These have been mounted on
5000 great sheets of Irish linen paper
and bound into three massive volumes.
At the head Of each item is the name
and date Of paper clipped from. this in
formation having been put in with q
book typewriter. The words thus liz
serted amount to 1882.
(, In actual time. very strict record OF
which has been kept, the work has re-
CURED sixty-iour working days through
out the year, and has kept in employment
during that time thirty people as readers.
clippers, sorters, mounters and binders.
Every newspaper OF importance is repre-
sented,
This is merely specimen OF some OF
the unique orders which get into the Bur-
relic Bureau, for the extent to which
clippings are used by individuals and by
business concerns seems to be remarkable.
There are many people in private as
well as in public life who need press clip
pings and don't know it. It might be
well for them to look up this man Bur
rellc, who is said to be so well known
that a letter simply addressed "Burrelle.
| New York. will reach him with no delay.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-05-07

The sun shone brightly on Saturday.
October 8, 1850, and Richmond. flower
bedecked and gay with autumn tints
filed to the letter the picture drawn
of II by Thackeray few years earli-
err, when Edward VII. Of England,
then Prince of Wales, arrived to take
in the city, while making a tour OF
the United States and enjoying the
hospitality of its citizens.
The prince and his retinue were
lodged during their visit to the city
at the Ballard House. The Ballard ane
the Exchange, connected by a CALLER,
extending across the street. were thu
scene of many famous gatherings. ant
entertained many distinguished per
sonages, none Of whom was shown
greater honor than the young boy
then the heir to the English throne.
Joseph Mayo was Mayor of Rich
mond at the time Of Prince Edward
visit The state Fair was in progress
and England's future King. witt hi
retinue. went out to the Fair Ground!
soon after his arrival. and was re
ceived by the Mayor. who. with mum
Der of prominent representatives O.
the city, rode with him around the
grounds, and went with him through
the buildings.
The next morning = Sunday-the
Prince of Wales attended service a,
ST. Paul's Church. 1t goes witnou'
saying that the occasion was an inter-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-05-07
.LESSDEMOCRAT|C
THAN HIS FATHER
England's New King Likely to
Have Less Gaiety at
Court.
SECOND SON OF PARENTS
Became Heir to Throne When
Brother, Duke of Clarence,
Died.
SECOND SON OF PARENTS

George Frederick Ernest Albert,
Prince OF Wales, who now becomes
King, is the second son of King Ed
ward and Queen Alexandra, and was
born at Marlborough House on June
8. 1865, seventeen months after the
birth of his older brother. the late
Duke OF Clarence. He and his brother
entered the navy together as cadets.
Then he started on a threeyear voy-
age around the world.
In 1892. when his brother died. he
became heir apparent. and took his
seat in the House of Lords. as Duke
of York He married Princess Vic
toria May. of Teck. on July 6. 1898.
Six children were born to them.
The prince became Duke of Cornwall
when his father took the throne. and
soon thereafter started on tour OF
the colonies. He opened the first Par
lament of the Commonwealth of AUS
tralia.
In the fall of 1905 he went to india.
His India trip was generally regarded
as not success from political view
point.
In 1905 he visited Canada to at
tend the celebration OF Quebec.
The prince Is less democratic than
was his father, and does not nave such
an ardent love for sports. 1t has been
predicted, therefore, that after his ac-
cession to tho throne, the court gaiety
which was always a feature during
Edwards reign, Will be less marked.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-05-07
NOTIFY GOVERNOR
OF KINGS DEATH.
Flag Over Vice consul's Office
to Be Placed at Half
Mast To-Day.

News of King Edwards death was
telephoned by The Times-Dispatch to
the home OF A P. Wilmer, vice British
consul, early last night. although Mr..
Wilmer was out Of the city and beyond
the reach OF n telegraph wire. In his
absence, Arthur Scrivenor and War
Maltby. acting voluntarily in his stead,
called on Governor Mann at the Execu-
tive Mansion and officially informed
him Of the Kings death. To-day thu
British flag will be placed at half.
mast over the American National
Bank building. in which Mr. Wilmer
has offices. Gilbert Fraser, of Balti.
more, is British consul for this juris-
diction, Barton Myers being vice-con-
sui at Norfolk.
To reporter for The Times Dispatch
last night Governor Mann made the
following statement:
king Edwards reign has been S
good one for his own kingdom and II,
the interest of the worlds peace, and
his death will be greatly regretted
The political situation In England is
unsulled and will be until the power
OF the House of Lords has been clearly
defined. and the death of King Edward
at this juncture is unfortunate. It Is
to be hoped that his son. who sue.
ceeds him, will carry out his wise poll
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-05-07
u. S. Court Of Appeals.


The United States Circuit Court Of
Appeals reconvened yesterday morn
ing at 1890 o'clock, with Circuit
Judges Golf and Prltchard and Dis
trict Judge Waddill in attendance,
The following cases were argued:
No. a47. Richie County Bank. p. M.
carv- and George II. Carver, trustee,
petitioners. VS.. r l. Mcfarland. trus-
tee in bankruptcy OF Elletson Com
pany, and George Elletson. respond
ents: on petition for review OF the
District Court at Parkersburg. ". Va.
Cause argued by Sherman Robinson, OF
Harrisville. W. Va, for. the petition
srs, and by c. D. Merrick and S. D.
Turner. of Parkersburg, w. Va. for
the respondents, and submitted.
No 965. Ritch1e County Bank. E, Nj
Carver, and George H. Carver, trustee
appellants, VS.. r. L. Mcfarland, trus-
tee of Elletson Company, bankrupt
and George Elletson, appellees: appeal
from tho District Court at Parkers-
man Robinson, of Harrisville. w. Va.
for the appellants, and by C. ID. Mer-
rick and s. D. Turner. of Parkersburg
W. Va, for the appellees,. and submit
ted
Court adjourned until this morning
at 1880 o'clock.
To-day being conference day. there
will be no cases In the call for ar.
gument. but the court will hold a
conference session as to the cases
heretofore argued and submitted. \.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-05-07
TO SAVE OLD HOME
A. p. v. A. Working to Get Control
of Marshall House.

A. p. v. "A. Working to Get Control
of Marshall House.
At the meeting OF an executive COM
mittee held yesterday afternoon at 5
o'clock, in the office of Lieutenant
Governor Ellyson, to decide on the
best method of obtaining control OF
the John Marshall house for thu As
ISOLATION for the Preservation Of Vir-
ginta Antiquities Judge Daniel Grin
nan, ". T. Dabney and w. G. Stan
ard were appointed committee t.
confer with the School Board and cb-
tain its cooperation with the A F.
", a. in this movement.
A subcommittee included Mrs. j.
Taylor Ellyson, Mrs. B. =. Munford,
Mrs. L. r. Dashtell. Mrs. A. NJ. Tyler
and Murray NJ Mcclure.
lieutenant Governor j. Taylor Ell.
Tyson presided at the meeting vester.
day, and those present We're: Mr.. and
Mrs. r. v Valentine. Rev. William
Meade Clark. Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. stan
nan. Mrs. j. c. Cahell, Mrs. B. B. Mum
ford. Mrs. CHRISTOPHER Tomnkins. Mrs.
Il r. Dnshlell. DR.. j. a. G. Chand-
Ter and Mrs. Tyler. A letter was read
expressing Murray NJ. McGuire's inter-
est. and regretting his inability to be
praSanf
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-05-07
DIDN'T KNOW HE DID 1T

gregory, Not Conscious of Exceeding
speed Limit, Has His Case Continued
George c. Gregory, a lawyer. charg-
ed with exceeding the speed limit IN
lice Cr1tchfield yesterday morning In
Police Court. Mr.. Gregory noted an
appeal. but later asked that Judgment
be suspended in order that he might
look into the details of the case. the
case will be called again next Satur-
Justice Crutchheld stated that ne
disliked very much to impose the pen,
atty, but that the evidence showed that
Mr.. Gregory was speeding. Then II
was that Mr. Gregory asked 1or
continuance In order to gather wit
lnesseS and details.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-05-07

daughter to Virginia, when he was
seized with apoplexy and died two
days before the vessel was due to reach
Its English port The body was buried
at sea, and this news was given 10
the daughter. Miss Carrie BRYANT
when she came to the port expecting
to greet her father. Colonel Bryant
was sixty-eight years Of age.
ISpecial to The Times Dispatchl
Bristol. Va, May 6.-Augustus. A
Hobson died at HIS home here last
night in his seventy-ninth year. Ht
was a native OF Richmond and spenN
married Miss Ellen Snyder. of Chris.
tiansburg. in 1856. Mrs. Hobson anc
several children survive. Miss Mar
garet Hobson, teacher IN the Lalse.
Phillips School, In Washington, Is one
of the daughters.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-05-07
Taft Sends Message to Bereaved Queen

washington Taft of the aHnth
buckingham
oner 70
Majesty ncM
appreciation OF
pencean nations.
on
Foreign me
the n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-05-07
THE WEATHER

Forecast: NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. cloud
mess and slightly warmer; saturday,
showers at night or sunday; light to
moderate, variable winds, becoming
enst.
North observation-disclosures Saturday
md probably Sunday; slightly warmer
Saturday In east portions; light to mod
crate east to southeast winds.