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Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
APPEALS TO CALIFORNIA
TO AID FLOOD SUFFERERS

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31.-An APP
peal to the people of California for
immediate funds for the relief of the
Paris flood sufferers was made today
by the state branch of the Red Cross.
under orders from the association at
Washington.
The appeal is signed by President
Benjamin Ide Wheeler of the Univer-
sity of California. head of the state
branch; Mrs. John +. Merrill, acting
president, and Mrs. Thurlow McMullin,
secretary.
All contributions must be sent to
Allen Knight, 502 California street, San
Francisco, and they will be forwarded
to Washington.
Attention is called to the generous
aid that San Francisco and. California
received from all parts of the world
when the great calamity struck this
city
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
COOPER APPEAL
COMES UP TODAY
CARMACK'S SLAYERS APPLY
TO STATE SUPREME COURT
Father and Son Implicated in Nash
Vile Shooting Now Under Sem
tence of Twenty Years
In Prison
Especial to The Herald.l ]

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 81
Preparations have been completed for
the hearing of the appeal of Col. Dun
can B. Cooper and his son, Robin
Cooper, from the twenty-year SEN
tence imposed on them for the shoot
ing to death of former United States
Senator Edward Ward Carmack on a
street in this city November 3, 1908,
The hearing comes up before the su-
preme court of Tennessee tomorrow In
Nashville.
The Coopers are represented by Gen.
Luke E. Wright, formerly secretary OF
war, and Judge j. M. Anderson OF
Nashville The states side is repre-
sented by Attorney General Charles t.
Gates. ir. The chief justice of the su-
preme court of Tennessee, which will
decide the case, is w. d. Beard, and
his associates are M. M. Neil, John *.
Shields, w. X. McAlister and b. ID.
Bell.
The Coopers were convicted March
90. 1909 of murder in the second de-
gree for the killing of Mr. Carmack.
Sheriff John b. Sharp, indicted on the
charge of completely in the shooting,
had been acquitted on the previous
day by the same jury which convicted
the COOperS. SINCE IndC tlile the
Coopers have been at liberty on bail
of $4,000 each.
The Staying of Senator Carmack
took place on the streets in the resi-
dence- portion of Nashville early in the
afternoon. The shooting is said to
have resulted from an attack made on
Colonel Cooper and his family in the
Nashville Tennesseean, Senator Car
macks newspaper.
Colonel Cooper and his son were
walking in the street near Senator
Carmacks home, when suddenly the
senator came into view. 1t is alleged
that one of the Coopers called on the
senator to defend himself. Senator
Carmack was unamed. Then several
shots rang out, and the senator fell
mortally wounded. He was carried
into his home by his daughter.
There has been much conflicting tes-
timony as to whether Colonel Cooper
or his son fired the fatal shot. All
the south, especially Tennessee and
Nashville in particular, has been di-
vided in sentiment some favoring
Colonel Cooper and his son, others
condemning them as cold-blooded
murdererS.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
KILLED BY AVALANCHE
OF COAL ON RIVER PIER
Workman Directs Rescuers for Six
Hours-Then Life Is Crushed
Out by Second Fall

NEW YORK, Jan. 31.-Although
buried under many tons of coal, Mich
olas Nedendock superintended the
work of his rescue for six hours today
until 100 tons more of the coal was
precipitated on him and he was crushed
and smothered to death.
When Nedendock fell through a coal
chute from an elevator on an East
river pier he was buried under the
coal before it could be shut off. Police
men, firemen and dock workmen la
bored at top speed during the six hours
to shovel away the coal from him, con-
versing with him occasionally and re-
ceiving directions as to where to direct
their energies.
The end came when the support of a
coal bin collapsed, and finally 100 tons
of coal came down, killing Nedendock
and burying two of the rescuers. The
two men were dug out, badly hurt.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
TAFT'S BROTHER
HAS A RELAPSE
RELATIVE OF. PRESIDENT Sc
RIOUSLY ILL HERE
Chief Executive Notified - Patient
Now in Good Samaritan Hos
pital-CriticaI Condition
Admitted

Henry w. Taft of New York, brother
of President Taft, suffered serious
relapse late last night at the Good
Samaritan hospital, where he was re-
moved earlier in the day to be treated
for an acute attack of erysipelas. Mrs.
Henry w. Taft and Miss Mary Strana-
han, his niece, members of the Taft
party that accompanied him on his
western trip, spent the greater part OF
the night at his bedside. The presi-
dent has been notified.
The sudden change in the condition
of the presidents brother was admit
ted by DR.. William A. Edwards o1
260O West Adams street, Mr.. Taft's
brother-in-law, who is attending him
He declared last night that the condi-
tion of the distinguished New York
lawyer was more serious than he had
anticipated and that there had been a
sudden change for the worse in his
patients condition. He gave out a
statement last night to the effect that
he would be confined to his bed for
ten days, at least, If not more.
The presidents brother is tall and
slender and bears little resemblance to
the chief executive. He is one of the
general counsel for the Mexican Ma
tioildl railway anu CdihS " lhC SOutH
west in search of a much needed rest
and to better his health, after a busi-
ness trip to the Mexican capital.
On his arrival in Los Angeles Mr..
Taft appeared to be in excellent spirits
and his health seemed to be benefited.
A few days ago, however, he COM
planned of not feeling well and his
breathing appeared effected. 1t was
not until yesterday that any great
change was noticeable when Mr.. Taft
suddenly collapsed and was rushed to
the hospital. Great anxiety is enter
tanned for his recovery by his friends.
All of Mr.. Taft's California engage
ments have been Cancelled
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01

~ HICAGO, Jan. 31.-Strychnine was
found throughout the viscera of
~ the late Col Thomas H. Swope,
the Kansas City millionaire, according
to report made by Drs Walter 8
Haynes, Ludwig Hektoen and Victor
c. Vaughn to John G. Paxton, executor
of the Swope estate here today.
The same poison is also believed to
have been found in the liver of Chris
man Swope, nephew of Colonel
Swope, but it was announced the ex-
animation of his organs had not been
completed to the satisfaction of the
toxicologists and would be continued.
Although Virgil Conkling, the pros
ecuting attorney of Kansas City, re7
fused to make any statement, Mr.. Pax
ton said that criminal prosecution
would follow their return home.
The Kansas City party returned
home tonight and will be present at
the inquest tomorrow.
Those present at the conference here
| today besides Mr. Paxton, Mr.. Conk-
ling and the three doctors were At
| torney James A. Reed, an associate of
| Mr. Paxton; Coroner e. f. Sewart of
Kansas City and Thomas II. Swope, a
nephew of the dead millionaire.
The conference lasted several hours
and every bit of the evidence submit
ted by the toxicologists was carefully
considered before the statement con-
cerning the finding of poison was made
public. Each of the three doctors de-
clared that he was satisfied beyond
any doubt that strychnine was present
in various places in Colonel Swope's
organs.
Refuse to Talk
VIII, no one would make a state
ment that strychnine itself was admin
istered. Mr.. Paxton said that all were
satisfied that a drug containing strych-
nine in large quantities had been given
the dead man.
Mr.. Paxton and Thomas H. Swope
were greatly agitated by the report.
Mr.. Swope would make no statement
concerning his suspicious or future
plans, but Mr.. Paxton was emphatic
in his predictions that criminal prose-
cution would follow on the return or
the party to Kansas City.
When pressed to name the person
or persons under suspicion Mr.. Paxton
refused to name anyone.
The report of the three doctors fol-
lows an examination of the organs OF
the dead man, which has lasted about
three weeks. Drs. Haynes and HEX
toen started the investigation, but
after it was we'll under way they
called in DIR. Victor c. Vaughn, dean
Oh Iue IneulCebl uSPelieAiiCA " eitS
yersity of Michigan. AT the time Dr.
Vaughn was called in white powder
had been found which was said to be
strychnine, but the two toxicologists
did not care to report it as such with
out the corroboration of a third person.
Dr. Vaughn said today that he fully
agreed with the other two physicians
in the report.
When told that DR.. B. c. Hyde OF
Kansas City had brought suit against
him to recover 100000 for alleged
slander, Mr.. Paxton refused to discuss
the matter
w. T. johnson. an attorney repre-
senting Mrs. B. c. Hyde, was refused
admission to the conference. Mr..
Johnson came here today to be pres
ent when the report of the doctors was
made.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
OFFICERS OF LAW SAID
TO BE BLIND TO DUTIES
Chicago Rabbi Tells Congregation
He Tried to Be Arrested Three
Times in Order to Tell Story

CHICAGO, Jan. 31.-Dr. Emil G.
Hirsch told Sinai congregation yester-
day that he tried his best to be ar
rested last week.
'I wish the policeman had taken me
to the station and locked me up DR.
Hirsch said, ''for one day at least.
then would have been able to call the
attention of the public to the blindness
of the officers of the law.
''In the last week 1 called the atten-
tion of policemen to three persons who
disregarded the law against splitting
When I said something to one of the
policemen about taking his number he
told me to mind my own business, as
he knew his. Later he threatened tC
take me to where he thought 1 would
not like to go If did not mind my OWE
business. l dared him to take me tc
the station
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
SWOPE PHYSICIAN
SUES FOR DAMAGES
ACTIONS FOR SUMS AGGRE-
eating 100000
Attorney and Medical Men Connected
with Investigation Are
Made Defend
ants

KANSAS CITY, Jan. 31.-The filing
of damage suits by DR.. b. c. Hyde,
the Swope family physician, against
an attorney and two physicians con-
nected with the investigation of the
deaths of Col. Thomas H. and Chris
man Swope marked his active en-
trance into the case here today.
The suits are for sums aggregating
$7OO,000.
Following the filing of the suits,
statements were issued by DR.. Hyde
and his wife, who was a niece of Col.
Swope and a sister of Chrisman
Swope, regarding the deaths of the two
men. Mrs. Hyde expresses absolute
confidence in her husband.
The first suit filed was against At
torney John G. Paxton, executor of
the Swope estate, and who has been
prominent in the inquiry. Slander is
alleged.
DR.. Hyde charges that Mr.. Paxton
openly declared the physician had
poisoned Thomas H. and Chrisman
Swope, causing their deaths. Actual
damages of $4,000 and punitive dam
ages of $50000 are asked in this suit
Mr.. Paxton, DIR. Frank ]. Hall, a
bacteriologist, and DR.. Edward J..
Stewart are named as defendants in
the second suit, which is for 100000.
DR.. Hyde alleges these men made de-
famatory statements regarding him in
connection with the Swope deaths
The suits were filed in Independence.
Mo-, shortly after noon today.
Almost simultaneously with the fill
ing the report of the physicians who
have been examining the organs of
Col. Swope, saying poison had been
found in his system, was made public.
Mrs. Hyde's statement gives a de-
tailed account of the illness of her
brother. 1t also expresses a desire to
have the investigation as vigorous and
Continued on Page rwol
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
.PARISIANS FACE
DIFFICULT TASK
REHABILITATION BEGUN WITH
DETERMINATION
Tax Collectors Ordered to Be Lenient.
subways Emptie1 of Water.
Call for Relief Brings
Response
IAssnciated Press

PARIS, Jan. 31.-The improvement in
the general situation continues and the
spirits of the Parisians are rising as
the waters fall.
Street hawkers are selling post card
pictures of the flood and the boule-
wards are. once more gay with re1oic-
ing thousands.
The mercurial terror past, the French
fact the future difficulties with a light
heart, but the papers are already warn
ing the people that measures must DE
taken to avoid a repetition of the dis
aster.
The prefect of the department of the
Seine has issued instructions to the
owners of flooded houses to clean ano
disinfect their premises to the satistac-
tion of the municipal authorities within
twenty-four hours after the subsistence
of the waters.
The government has ordered the tax
collectors to show the greatest lenlency
to delinquents and the Mont de Plete
is extending pawn tickets for three
months
Several steam trans today resumed
the work of pumping out the subway
Public and private benevolence con-
tinues to respond to the call OF tht
sufferers.
Benefits Numerous
Theaters and societies are organ
izing benefits, while the various race
courses are arranging a big meet for
the spring, the receipts Oh WHICH VIII
go to the poor.
A resolution has been introduced II
the chamber of deputies, asking th(
government to award special crosses OF
the Legion of Honor to those who have
been conspicuous in rescue work.
Although the papers are printins
columns of pitiful stories, a hundredth
part of the horror never will be known
Many corpses have been swept doWr
the river, and occasionally a coffin is
found in a boat, broken away from
some funeral procession
Scores of half-famished families have
been rescued from their homes anc
hundreds are still occupying their half
submerged houses, waiting for the
water to recede.
A source of danger has been the
starving dogs roaming around Abort
Vile and Ivry, and many of these have
been shot in the fear that they might
develop rabies. In several instances
they have made attacks upon human
beings.
M. MllleTdllu, HllHiStSI VI pupilC WI NO
says as soon as normal conditions
ere restored the government will seri'
ously consider the canal scheme. The
government has arranged to loaT
money to the ruined house and shoI
owners to enable them to rebuild
These loans may be refunded in in
stallments.
Some of the suburban towns, which
have been deprived of light, were pro-
vided this evening with gas from the
Paris mains.
The work of disinfecting the streets
has already been begun.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
KILLS CHILD, THEN HIMSELF

NEW YORK, Jan. 3l.-Another
child murder startled the city today.
1t occurred in a house on East Fiji
tieth street, where man shot and
killed one child, wounded another,
probably fatally. and then shot him
self The police are following a
theory that the man may have been
the slayer of two boys shot recently
while coastine.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
COSTS $3.50 A YEAR no LIVE

NEW YORK, Jan. 31.-The lowest
amount on which a family can live in
simplest decency in New York is $3.50
year, according to the estimate of q
special committee from the Federated
Labor unions, which has been investi-
eating the increased cost of living.
This, the report says, is an increase of
$100 in two years.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
SENTENCED no PRIsoN

BAKERSFIELD, Jan. 31.-John and
Harry Payne, members of prominent
Tehachapi family found guilty by a
Jury of the crime of horse stealing last
Friday, were each sentenced today by
Judge Mahon to five years in states
prison.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
MINING AND OIL

Gold Increase in California is large and
yearly output reported at $4,000, 0oO
PAGE
New lease is granted on Atlanta group
of claims. PAGE
Golden Jack Rabbit mill in Amalie dis
trict starts with run of thirty tons a
day. PAGE
Union OIL company earns s2.s55.176 in
1909 and pays average of IL per cent
on stock. PAGE
Government figures show increase in
production of gold in California. PAGE
American PETROLEUM stakes out ninety
six wells. PAGE
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
REPORT FATAL UPRISING

TOXIC, Jan. 31.-Special dispatches
from Seoul report serious uprising of
insurgents at South Phongan, Korea.
Twenty Japanese settlers are said to
have been murdered.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
SPORTING

Battling Nelson insists that Ad Wolgast
post $4,000 side bet as agreed. PAGE /.
Attell agrees to making weight with
Webster at noon the day of their A.
round scrap. PAGE Il
Marty Kane and Gene McGovern post a
$500 side bet for their 10-round semi
windup to Langford-Flynn bout PAGE Il
H. G. Bedwell. after starting selling
war at Terrazas park, ships nearly all
his horses to Emeryville. PAGE II
Sam Berger arrested at Bellingham
because he refused to admit platoon
OF police free to Jeffries' show. PAGE IL
Marathan runners are training every
forenoon and afterpe IN at Agricultu-
raj park before good crVwds. PAGE IL
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
INDEX OF
HERALD'S NEWS
TODAY
FORECAST

FORECAST
For Los Angeles and vicinity:
Cloudy Tuesday; light north wind
changing to south. Maximum tenn
perature yesterday 81 degrees; min-
mum 49 degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
FOREIGN

France faces difficult task of rehabill-
tation, but boulevards of Paris once
more scenes of rejoicing. PAGE
Zelaya, on voyage from Mexico City to
Belgium. leaves statement made pub
lie by friend declaring United States
trcked him into losing fight. PAGE
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
EASTERN

Pullman company wins Kansas case;
Rush act declared unconstitutional.
PAGE 9
Meat is kept for years in storage in New
York and other cities PAGE I
Market Is weak In New York stock ex-
change and extreme apathy prevails,
PAGE 13
Donald A. McKenzle's name figures
prominently in Alaska Goa, lands in
quiry. PAGE 1
conservative waterways measure may
pass. PAGE 2
Senator CATER boosts measure for postal
savings bank and reminds Republi-
can party of its many promises PAGE 2
Cooper appeal comes up before Ten
nessee supreme court today; tragic
PAGE l
Congressman, McLachlan admits having
interest in Alaskan coal lands. PAGE 8
Immigrant life in New York is reported
to be improving. PAGE 8
President Taft and Republican leaders
favor full inquiry into high cost of
living PAGE 3
Chemists trace poison in viscera of Mil
lionaire Swope of Kansas City. and
doctor sues for damages result of
alleged hints of guilt. PAGE 1
over 100 men meet death in mine ex-
plosion at Primero Colo; rs bodies
bodies recovered and many more be-
Heved entombed in coliery. PAGE
Warriner, former official of Big Four
road, says woman blackmailed him
out of thousands of dollars PAGE 16
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
COAST

Defense opens in Portland IN trial of
Blnger Hermann on charge of con-
spiracy to defraud PAGE 2
Man in Tacoma wills land to his sisters
and brother and latter unable to
locate property. PAGE 2
Police guard doors to rooms of koard
of health in San Francisco. PAGE 16
State conference of d. A r. will be
held in Los Angeles. PAGE 3
Arizona railroads known as Randolph
lines to be merged into S. P. PAGE 3
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
LOS ANGELES

Bids rejected art building addition
to Polytechnic high school, high
price of materials blamed. PAGE s
Railroad detectives claim to know the
identity of thief who stole Jewels
valued at over $4,000 from trunk.
Danford loses his fight for relief; writ
Davis PAGE 8
Plea of sweetheart proves of no avail
and convicted burglar is sent to
prison. PAGE s
Girls sweetheart given a nance; we'd
ding may atone for wrong done to
Canadian. PAGE s
Detectives doubt story told by man who
reported he was held up and robbed
PAGE g
Commission fails to name new chief;
city will have to wait at least until
Monday. PAGE 5
J. w. Cameron, Maine sailor, says he
will fly to Philadelphia. PAGE 8
Inglewood citizen killed by car: j.
Palmer Ewing meets instant death
while driving auto across track.
Woman is left to die without aid of
doctor; Cooperative Hospital asso-
citation blamed. PAGE 8
Grand Jurors sent on trail Of mater
nifty homes and practices of certain
physicians PAGE 8
Dedicates patent to good OF public; San
Francisco man tries to benefit his fell
lows PAGE s
Health board seeks control of district
nurses and opposes commission plan
PAGE 5
City auditor ask council finance COM
mittee to practice further economy.
PAGE 8
Work of improving signal system on the
Santa Fe nearly completed. PAGE 8
Editorial. Letter Box. Haskin's Letter
PAGE 4
Society and Clubs PAGE 6
Marriage licenses, birth. deaths
PAGE IA
President Tafts brother has relapse;
suffering from edysipelas at Good
Samaritan hospital PAGE 1
President Ripley of Santa Fe may assist
Rincon road project. PAGE IA
Municipal affairs. PAGE 5
News of the courts. PAGE s
Mines and oil fields. PAGE Z
Markets and financial. PAGE 10
Theaters and dramatic criticisms.
PAGES 8
Automobiles. PAGES 10-11
Sports. PAGE 12
Building permits. PAGE 10
Citrus fruit report PAGE 13
Shipping PAGE IL
City brevities. PAGE 5
Classified advertising. PAGES 14-15
SOUTH CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
SOUTH CALIFORNIA

Baby in carriage run down by auto and
but slightly injured in Longs Beach.
PAGE IA
Wildcat gives man and dog hard fight
In Santa Monica canyon, PAGE IA
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
CHEMISTS TRACE
STRYCHNINE In
BODY OF SWOPE
Late MilliOnaire's Doctor
ResentS Hints; Sues
for Damages
EXPECT A SENSATION
Administrator PaxtonSays
Poison Was Given in
Large Quantities
Associated Press1

~ HICAGO, Jan. 31.-Strychnine was
found throughout the viscera of
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and even ]. Pierpont Morgan. the captain

and even ]. Pierpont Morgan, the captain
of industry. were represented with all
the accumulation of their peculiar char
acteristicss that could be conceived by
their cOunterfeiters.
Queen of nights. evening stars. Scotch
highland lassies. Red Cross nurses, Leisha
girls, Farmer COrntoSsel, Bulgarian
beauties. Partisan grisettes, and even the
devil himself, although he called himself
Mephistopheles, were represented. Livery
character known to the costumer or dc
visable with grotesque originality graced
the occasion.
The grand march began shortly after
o'clock in the morning, when his majes-
ty, Prince Carnival. reviewed the line
and pronounced his verdict of approval
upon those who were the strongest at
fractions to his eye
The prizes were awarded as follows:
First ladies' prize-Queen, Mrs. Charles
F. Keuchle.
Second prize-Germania. Miss Louise
Seibold.
Third prize-Queen Of Hearts, Miss
Katherine Miller.
Fourth prize-North pole Crook 81,
Miss Lillian Grohmann.
Fifth prize-North pole Ueary's). Miss
Ward.
Sixth prize-Good old hen, Mrs George
Wiess.
First mans prize-Weary Willie. VIII
liam r. Smith.
Second prize-Possum. F. N Brinkley.
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SCOTT SEEKS REELECTION.
West Virginia Senator Formally An.
uounces His Candidacy.

WHEELING, W. Va, February S.-The
formal announcement by United States
Senator N. B. Scott of his candidacy for
reelection was published here this morn
ing It reads:
Wheeling. w. Va, February 8. 1910.
ITO my constituents: / hope to be re-
turned to the United States Senate for
another term to succeed myself. During
the eleven years l have had the honor to
represent West Virginia in that distin-
guished body 1 have done my utmost for
the upbuilding of the state and advancing
her business interests. My political record
from the time l was first elected to the
city council, at Wheeling. thirty years
ago. until the present time is an open
book to the people OF West Virginia to
read. II they approve my course, then I
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shall hope that they will stand Loyalty by
me- | shall make no unseemly scramble
for this high Office. / shall abuse no one,
and | hope no friend of mine will say
aught that could wound any man who Is
opposed to me. l am willing to submit
my candidacy upon the record l have
made and feel that / have nothing to
fear from the republicans of West Viz
ginia.
Leaving my cause in your hands, / am.
yours very respectfully,
IN. b. SCOTT"