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Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-15
.BULLOCK'S FLOOR SPACE
RAISED TO SIX ACRES
Annex HoIIenbeCk Building to the
Store, Making Concern One
of Largest in West

Bullocks department store took pos
session of the Hollenbeck building, ad-
joining the Bullock block, Seventh and
Broadway, last night at 12 o'clock, at
which time it's twenty-year lease on the
property, obtained last February from
Elizabeth Hollenbeck and the trustees
of the Hollenbeck home for aged wom-
en-, for which the consideration was
81, ,00O,00 went into effect.
The former occupant of the block,
the California Furniture company, for
several evenings had a small army OF
men carrying furniture to it's new To-
cation directly opposite, and at mid
night last night, as the last article
was being removed from the building,
the keys were handed to a representa-
tive of the Bullock company.
The annexation of this building gives
the Bullock department store an addi-
ton of about II 900 feet of floor space,
making the floor capacity Of the entire
store about 251,000 feet, or six acres.
These figures make the store one of
the largest west of Chicago, and when
the fact that the store was founded
only three years ago is considered, 1t
marks a record in department store
growth in the west.
The new addition is a siX-story struc-
ture, II feet wide by 145 feet deep. OF
this building the department store Off
cials plan to use the first three floors
and If necessary the fourth-for selling
space. This additional selling space
will assist materially in the handling
of the holiday trade.
This morning the work of breaking
through the dividing walls, thus con-
Meeting the two buildings, will COM
mence. The installation of new fixtures
and shelving will be rushed, and 1t is
expected that within a short period
everything will be ready for the varl-
ous departments that will be placed in
the new quarters.
After the holidays it is the plan of
the management to remodel the entire
building, but for the present only the
new additions required to handle the
holiday trade will be installed.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-15
POLISH LABORER TELLS
OF MURDERS AT PUEBLO

DENVER, Sept. 14-Michael Siften,
q Polish laborer who came to Denver
from Pueblo a few days ago. today re-
lated to Chief Armstrong remarkable
tale of murders alleged to have been
committed in Pueblo several years
ago. Siften claims to be able to ac-
count for a dozen mysterious dlsap-
pearances and crimes, and alleges that
he did not tell of them before because
of fear. The alleged crimes, ne says
We're committed at a boarding house.
Chief Armstrong has communicated
with the Pueblo police, giving the
names and dates of disappearance of
persons mentioned by Siften. The lat
ter is an ex-convict, but says he was
railroaded to prison by members of
gang who wanted to get rid of him.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-15
CRESCENT COMPANY GIVEN
RIGHT TO BUILD A WHARF

The board of public works yesterday
adopted a resolution giving the Cres-
cent Wharf and Warehouse company
the privilege Of building a wharf 400
feet long at the point where the Cali
fornia Fish company now has an old
pier. The Crescent company has come
into possession of the franchise of the
California Fish company.
The place where the wharf is to be
built Is on tidelands, the title to which
is disputed by the state, and suits
have been instituted to recover these
tidelands from the private claimants.
The resolution adopted by the board
specifically states that in giving the
Crescent company the right to con-
struct it's wharf at this place it does
not recognize that 1t has any title to
the land or any right to build wharf
at this point.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-15
IMPANEL JURORS FOR
UNITED STATES COURT
viii First Sit on Case of Henry
Clay, Charged with
IncendiariSm

The July term trial jurors for the
federal courts were obtained yester-
day by Judge Wellborn. These jur-
ors were to have been drawn in July,
but the vacation period of the federal
courts came during that month, and
the jurors were not drawn until yes
terday. They will serve until the lat
ter part of December.
Among the jurors who requested to
be excused was Major William r.
Burke, who informed the court that
he had just returned from Europe,
and that if he was forced to serve it
would mean a financial loss for him.
He explained that he had been COM
missioned by English financiers to
purchase California oil lands. The
court excused him for two weeks and
informed Mr.. Burke that if it was
necessary he would excuse him for
several weeks longer.
The first jury of the term to be Sc
lected from the trial panel will be
called into the United States circuit
court room op September 16 to sit on
the case of Henry Clay, charged with
setting fire to a forest reserve in San
Diego county. Clay was arrested one
year ago and later released on bail.
Federal officers claim that he adjust
ed a powerful lens over some matches
that rested on dried underbrush, and
that the suns rays, focused by the
lens, set the underbrush on fire and
destroyed many acres or trees.
The officials claim that Clay's OBJ
ject in setting the fire was to burn
away the trees so that grass would
grow on the burned area, thereby af-
fording feed for his sheep. Clay de-
MES the charge.
G. Ray Horton, assistant United
States attorney, will conduct the pros
ecution.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-15
PROTEST AGAINST SITE
OF MUNICIPAL FARM

The supply committee yesterday
heard the protest of the people who live
at Burbank, Lankershim and the sur
rounding country against the estab-
Iishment of the municipal farm at the
point selected. 1t has been proposed
to establish a farm at the northeast
corner of the city's land in the San
Fernando valley, where prisoners can
he mt to useful work instead of plac-
ing them on the chain gang.
This point the protestants say is too
close to their homes, and they want the
city to establish the farm farther west.
The supply committee concluded to
visit the place some day next week and
look over the ground.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-15
COUNTESS MAY GIVE BAIL
TO RELEASE MRS. KRAUSS
Titled Woman Calls on Prisoner
and Offers Aid

Mrs. Virginia Krauss,. who is
charged with shooting Franklin H.
Griffith, a mining operator, may Sc
cure her freedom through Countess
Aurelia Bethlen of Hungary.
The women had not met until yes
terday, when Countess Bethlen, read
ing of Mrs. Krauss' plight, went to
the city Jail to see her. After a
lengthy interview, in which Mrs.
Krauss told the whole story of the
shooting and her life. the countess-left
with the avowed intention of securing
the $4,000 needed as bail before Mrs.
Krauss can again enjoy freedom.
Countess Bethlen recently arrived
from New York.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-15
MAYOR FAv0RS CITY AND
COUNTY GOVERNMENT PLAN

Mayor Alexander went on record yes
terday in favor of consolidation of city
and county government.
81 want It understood that I favor
tho consolidation of city and county gov
ernment," said the mayor. 81 believe 1t
could be brought about within n year
without any special act of the legislature
If the people went after 1t right. When
the city and county are under one gOv-
ernment we can handle the Owens river
water to advantage"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-15
CLAIMS NIECE WAS INSANE
WHEN SHE MADE HER WILL

AS the result Of contest filed by
Anna c. Porter, Judge Rives of the
probate department of the superior
court, yesterday continued until No
vember Is the hearing on the will OF
Mary Green of South Pasa lena, who
left an estate valued at $15O,0OO.
Mrs. Porter is an aunt OF the dead
woman and she alleges that Mrs. Green
was of unsound mind when she made
her will. Mr.. Porter and two other
aunts, Mary Campbell Neff of Dallas
Center, Ia, and Harriet Campbell of
South Pasadena, are the heirs to the
property.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-15
NEW INTERPRETATIONS

Hill street Lot company-D. II. Dav-
export, Louisa w. Wilson, Emily de la
Vergne, Natalie j. Wright, Eugene
Overton. d. B. Hyde, Allen w. Elling-
ton. Clarence H. Minton, Sarah d.
Shipman, Lawrence b. Burck and
Mary Maynes Weld, directors. Capital
stock. s10O, 900; subscribed, 100000.
Fatro Hermanos Mining and Milling
company-C. e. Bland, E. r. Bland,
Percy G. Montgomery, w. A. Brown
and IT. w. Hull, directors. Capital
stock, 5000, 900; subscribed, So.
Kellogg. c. e. Ingram, c. e. Palmer,
L. B. Parker and H ". Pauton. direct
ors. Capital stock, $4,000; subscribed,
$540.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-15
PRESENTS PLANS FOR
VERMONT AVENUE BRIDGE

Specifications for a new concrete
bridge on Vermont avenue, at Temple
street, were presented by the city en-
gineer to the board of public works
yesterday, and the board will ask the
railway to construct the bridge. If the
railway refuses to do so, legal steps
will be taken to force 1t. City Attorney
ShenI< has ruled that the city can
compel the railway to build this bridge.
The bridge is to be of reinforced
concrete, the roadway to be paved with
two inches of asphalt. 1t is to have a
roadway of ffty-six feet and two 51s-
foot sidewalks.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-15
SANTA MONICA POSTMASTER
LEAVES $4,000 ESTATE

Justice Summerfield yesterday ap-
piled in the probate department OF
the superior court for letters of ad-
ministration in the estate of his broth
er, Kennedy B. Summerfield, formerly
postmaster at Santa Monica, who died
September 5.
The estate, which consists of money
in the bank and realty, is valued at
$50OO Justice Summerfeld and Mrs.
Rose Smith, a half-sister of the de-
cedent, are the heirs.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-15
JUDGE MCCORMICK GRANTS
TWO DEGREES OF DIVORCE

Divorces granted yesterday by Judge
Mccormick of the superior court were
those of Yidda Oberman from Barry
Oberman and May Jay from Mark Jay,
both on the grounds Of desertion.
Judge Dehy of Inyo county denied
a decree to Amanda Taber, who
charged her husband, Abe Taber, with
cruelty, and took under submission the
cases of James Hersner against Mary
Hersner and Franklin r. Pitner
against Leila M. Pitner, in both of
which cases desertion is charged,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-15
WIFE ASKS DIVORCE AND
SIS A MONTH ALIM0NY

Mrs. Lavaria L. Guthrie yesterday
filed in the superior court suit for
separate maintenance against her hus-
band, Charles P. Guthrie, whom she
accuses of deserting her.
In her complaint she says they were
married in Paris, Lamar county, Tex,
June u, 1896, and that she tried to
be true and loving wife. She wants
the court to order him to pay her SIS
a month.
Emily S. Rock filed a suit for annul-
ment of her marriage to George L.
Rock. She alleges that Rock is b1ga-
mist, having a wife August II, 1888,
when she married him.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-15
IDENTIFY SUICIDE AS
BENKLEMAN, NEB., MAN

THE man who committed suicide at
AGO south Hill street Monday by drink
ing a solution of cyanide Of potas-
SUM, and who was thought to have
been James Roberts, has been identi-
fed as Judson Graves of Benkleman,
Neb. His Identification was brought
about by F. /. Wheat of Pierce Bros'
who telegraphed several persons
whose names were found in Graves
possession. The body will be sent east
today.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-15
DIVORCE SUITS FILED

Divorce actions filed in the superior
court Yesterday were those OF Alwida
C. Paterson against Frederick F. Hun
ter Paterson, Alexander A. Foxem
against Bertha Foxem, Antonio Fre-
comet against Geanne Freconnet,
Annie E. A. Allen against Gay S. AL
len, Mary E. Freakston against Guy
Freakston, and Anna Breest against
William H. Breest.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-15
HUTTON INvITEu TO SPEAK

Judge Hutton of the superior court
has received an invitation from the
National Irrigation congress to deliver
a lecture before it at it's next session,
which begins September 26 at Pueblo
Colo. If he can arrange matters he
will accept and will deliver talk upon
"California Underground Waters"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-15
WATER CASE RESUMED

Before Judge Clarke of Ventura the
case of the Hollywood Union Water
company against the city of Los An
geles for higher rates than those es-
tablished by the municipality was re-
sumed yesterday in department OF
the superior court. 1t is likely that
the case will continue for several days.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-15
ACCIDENTALLY KILLS CHILD

SANTA CRUZ, Sept. lathe acci-
dental discharge of shotgun in the
fine weapon caused the death today Of
the 2O-months-old child of Frank Bael-
iengero at Davenport few miles up
the coast.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-15
THEE TAKES JEwELRY

Thieves entered the house of w. j.
Maxey at 1912 Paloma drive Tuesday
afternoon and stole a bracelet, stick
pin and ring, of the aggregate value of
$50. The theft was reported to the de-
tectlves yesterday.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-15
ASK TO ADOrT CHI o

William A. and Sidney r. Edwards
Yesterday filed in the superior court a
petition for permission to adopt Es-
ther Leighton, baby whose parents
are unknown to the petitioners.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-15
ElLE puPuYTREN Will

The will of Isabellt Pignoe- -Dupuy-
tren was fled for probate in the su-
perior court yesterday. Mrs. Dupuy-
tren died in Los Angeles September z,
leaving property valued at $4,000, all
of which is bequeathed to her daughter,
IIeona 2. Wood.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-15
GETS LONG PROBATION FOR
PASSING WORTHLESS CHECKS

John F. Lehners, who was charged
with issuing a worthless check, was
placed upon three years probation by
Judge Davis OF the criminal depart
ment of the superior court yesterday.
The same judge set the trial Of
Charles C. Grider, realty dealer, ac-
cused Of embezzling a diamond ring
December 8.
Edward ]. Baugh, alleged bigamist,
will be given a hearing on his appli-
cation for probation September 20.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-15
DR.. PierCe'S FaYOrite Prescription

Is the best of all medicines for the of diseases
disorders and weaknesses peculiar 1t the
only preparation of its kind devised by regularly gr0du
ated physican-an experienced and skilled specialist in
the diseases of women.
1t is safe medicine in any condition of the system.
THE ONE REMEDY which contains alcohol
and injurious habt-forming drugs and which
creates craving for such stimuIants.
THE ONE REMEDY so good that its makers
are afraid to print its every ingredient on
each outside bottle wrapper and attest to the
truthfuIness of the same under oath.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-15

medicine dealers everywhere and dealer who hasn't
No the genuine and the druggist
Pierce either mistaken
selfish benefit Such be
may be your itself. See that whaf ask for
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-15

It's as easy to secure a bargain in used
automobile, through want advertising, as II
used to be-and 6till is-to secure horse
and carriage.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-15
Abenf fhe chiLdren,s Ryes

HU0uE TIC CHTFuFCH , LyCS
At no other time OF the year are perfect
eyes SO essential to children. School de-
mands strong eyes. and II You are
doubtful about your children's eyes you
should have them examined. We will
examine them free.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-15

Androck Latch 25c-A new one for
cupboards or screen doors. Very prac-
tical devices.
Pudding Pans 24c-White and white
larly 30c.
Two Suit Hangers 25c-The "Colum-
bia"-right shape for the shoulders.
Reynolds Cake Turner Sc each-Per-
forated; for turning hot cakes.
Marion Harland Coffee Pots, S1.45,
$1.75 and $1.95-The right way to
make good coffee.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-05
DOG FINDS 3 BOYS
BODIES IN SAND Pile
SmotheTed by CaVe-in While
at Play.

Three little boys who had been
searched for high and low since they
were missed from their homes on
Madison street. in Brooklyn. Monday,
were found dead in a nearby vacant
lot, where a sand embankment had
fallen upon them while they were at
play.
The presence of the bodies in the
sand pile was discovered by a dog
playing with his boy master In the
lot. The lad gave the alarm. and po-
licemen and firemen dug the crushed
forms from the sand.
1t is supposed the boys had been at
tempting to tunnel the sand pile, and
that it had caved in upon them. The
dead children were Alfred Sohn. 8
years old; his brother. John, 6, and
Harold Verhas, 9.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-05

Harding Named For Governor-of Onio'
The Republican nominee for gov
ernor of Ohio is Warren G. Hardins'
of Marion. once lieutenant governor
Despite the strenuous efforts maze
by Senator Burton's Cuyahoga coun'
ty delegation to stampede the con
vtntion at Columbus for Nicholas
Longworth. and George B. Cox's every
effort in behalf OF Judge o. B. Brown
of Dayton. a combination of the pro
gressives" with the national admins
tration men, broke up the fight on the
third ballot.
Then Cox. yielding to the inevitable
cast the ninety-one Hamilton votes for
Harding. and that finished it.
The continuation of the roll call was
a Joke. The withdrawal of James r
Garfield and Carmi A. Thompson be-
fore the beginning of the vote brought
about a OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES com
bination that twenty-four hours before
would have seemed to the delegates
impossible. All the Garfield votes, out
side the Cuyahoga delegation and a
few that chung to the undeveloped
candidacy of the former secretary OF
the interior. were cast for Harding.
The rnal vote was; Harding. 746;
Brown. l2O. and Longworth. 1875. 10
seph B. Foraker and numerous other
recipients of surprise ballots. who had
divided the scattering vote, were re-
duced to five votes between them. The
nomination of the Marion editor was
made unanimous.
Lieutenant Governor Francis w
Treadwell was renominated by accla
nation.
For state treasurer. Rudy A. Archer
of Belmont county. defeated Richard
ellison. of Steubenville. by a vote Of
62S to 43S
u. G. Denman. of Toledo, was nom
mated for attorney general by accla
nation.
The defeat of Cox and the unquali
fed endorsement of the administration
are regarded as a signal victory foi
Mr.. Taft in his own state, and as
opening a more hopeful prospect Of
beating Harmon. the Democratic gov
ernor. who is conceded by the Repub
licans to be formidable opponent.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-05
Banker Jennings Leaves Jail.

Edward II. Jennings. former preoi-
dent of the Columbia National bank.
was. struggled out of the county jail
at 'Pittsburg. after having served
nearly two months for bribins
councilmen in a successful effort TO
have his bank named as a city de-
pository
While he did not use the effects OF
"Old Sleuth" or mick Carter he was
as effectually disguised by a two
months growth of beard, which hid
his identity so well that when he at
tended church few persons in the edi-
fee were aware that Jennings had
been released.
The greatest secrecy was observed
in his release. Instead OF being taken
out of the big iron doors on Ross
street he was smuggled over the
bridge of sighs," thence to the court
house and out through the front door.
whence an automobile drove him o his
Fifth avenue home
There he was met by Mrs james
Magee, his daughter who has been
i'll for several months. and who does
not know her father has been in Jail.
She had been informed that he had
taken a trip to South America for his
health.
While in the county Jail Banker
Jennings learned a new vocation. He
has become an expert potato peeler.
A few days after his incarceration,
Warden Lewis put the millionaire
banker peeling "spuds." When Jen-
nings was released Sunday he was an
expert.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-05

IN THE CLERKS OFFICE OF THE CIRCUIT
L Cont az the county Of Prince Edward on the
27th DAY Of July. 1910: TO- =,
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n..;a Cams. c. P. Caps. Annie S. Ward. J.
DS . w.rd r. Priddy, +. o. Priddy,
r III T. Wilkinson Walker Wilkinson,
" Caldwell. Writ CardweL Geo.
N tr;ce q 81 Price L. NJ. Price, Wat
- oSSen. Ida May Price. Mabel 3.
Price. Anna batchett. RUN uuh
ett Edward Hatchett and Geo. hAteh-
ett the last six being infants under me
ace Of twenty-one years--.''''''-'' ~ be ei'DAN ;
H. object Of this suit is to make partition Of
~ -si estate located in and about the town
81 Nsberrin Prince Edward county virginia,
"a inov.n AZ lots Nos. T. 2 ald Is IN d Ger AIN
an ,e,, ~ the estate Of Robert Bowman Gee q,
suss .'isriv known as -Moore's Ordinary tract,
~ more particularly described 6y suiF ~. VI
"a estate. dated February, lsoy. ana 1eH re-
a-5s5 IN The Clerks Office Of Prince Eo"ar9
$3.50 And an affidavit having been mace ane
49, tb.+ the defendants Anna hatcne.I Rutn
rIesteft Edward Hatchett and Geo hatehett
"a ~ resdents Of the State Of virginia ~ -
49, s.rsd that they do appear here WITHIN hIusen
49, sfter due publication hereof. and 40 wnst
~ necessary to protect their interest IN TINS
suit.
AeOOy-T'''s' HORACE ADAMS. Clerk.
]. TAYLOR Thompson p q 'uD . ~
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-05

I'm THE CLERKS OFFICE OF THE COUNTY
of Cumberland on the 22nd day Of July. 1910:
c. R. Sanderson ialhlii
against
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-05

Harry Coleman broke his cousin 8
neck in a wrestling bout and is In
Jail at Pittsburg. awaiting a hearing
on a formal charge of murder. The
cousin, Joseph Smith, died, after lying
unconscious for ten days.
The two are said to have been fast
friends, but always disputing each
others prowess. 1t is expected that
Coleman will be released after a hear
ing.