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Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-26
ARRAIGN LUITWEILER ON
WIFE MURDER CHARGE
Accused Slayer Above Average in
r. General Appearance

A large number of criminal matters,
mostly arraignments, which included
that of George C. Luitweiler, charged
with the murder of his wife, Stella
Luitweiler, July II, were given atten-
ton yesterday by Judge Davis of the
superior court.
Iuitweiler, fairly clean-cut appear
ing young man, far from the ordi-
nary conception of a murderer, was
given until August 30 to enter his
plea.
The case of A. D. Blake, on proba-
ton for robbery and now seeking to
have his case dismissed, was contin-
ued indefinitely until he can make MS
appearance in court.
The arraignment of P. F. Mace,
charged with failure to provide, was
continued a day. The same dispos1-
tion was made Of the cases OF X. I.
RAYMOND, alleged burglar, and of those
of Robert Asbury and William Bar
nard. accused of statutory offenses.
Harvey Kirk, accused of failure to
provide for his wife, will enter his
nlea August 30. On that date also
Charles Curtis Cathal, arrested on a
felony charge under the name OF
Charles Curtis, and who pleaded guilty,
will be sentenced. He has applied for
probation.
Robert McElroy and Ralph Harris,
guilty of burglary, Will De dCCoIueu
hearings on their applications for pro-
baton today.
Herbert Vogelsang, guilty of forg-
cry, will be sentenced August so. Inc
same action will be taken the same
day in the case Of c. w. Allen, VINO
issued a worthless check.
Emory HaddiX, who embezzled a
horse and buggy, and who wants pro-
baton, will be accorded hearing on
his application for freedom on parole
September l.
Percy Patrick, formerly secretary OF
the Unit Loan company, and now ac-
cused of forgery, pleaded not guilty
and will be given a trial September 20,
Dell Gordon sPeckenpaugh pleaded
not guilty to a grand larceny charge
and will be tried September p.
The time for Abraham Livingston
alleged burglar, to plead was set for
August 80 ., ,.,.u
Gerald Muir, who admitted being
guilty of forgery, applied for proba-
ton. He will be given nearing III
the matter September 6.
Albert Won Houtte who about a year
ago stole antique jewelry valued at
$1,000 from the apartments of Miss
Myra Hershey, at the Hotel Fremont
and who was placed on probation
asked through his attorney, Judge ii
q Dillon, that the charge be dismissed
His probationary period was for two
wears and he has served half OF II
with credit, being a professor in a col
1epe in the City of Mexico now. He
was permitted to withdraw his plea OF
guilty. and plead not guilty, the charge
then being dismissed.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-26
UNDERWRITERS DECLARE
CITY HALL Is FIRE TRAP

The city hall is the worst f1retrap in
the business section, in the opinion of
the board of fire underwriters, which
has condemned the structure. When
this fact was made known to the fire
commission yesterday it authorized
Chief Eley to determine what was
needed for fire protection in the muni-
cipal building.
The interior of the city hall is nearly
all wood and cOmbustible material, but
there is not a section of hose, a bucket
Of water. a hand grenade or even fire
alarm box in the building, nor is there
q fire escape.
The city ordinances are strict about
fire escapes and other means of fire
protection for other business buildings.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-26
SAVED FROM GALLOWS BY
CLEMENCY OF GOVERNOR

That the sentence Of Fabronio Mach
uca, guilty Of murder, has been com
muted from death to life imprison-
ment is the news received by his at
toTnev, Ir 6, NJ. Smyser, yesterday. The
action in Machuca's favor was taken
August 20 by Governor Gillett.
In August, 1908, Machuca murdered
Mrs. Refugia Yorba at Wilmington by
stabbing her, and after a trial before
Judge Jameson, then on the superior
bench, was sentenced to be hanged. He
appealcd to the supreme court, which
recently confirmed the judgment of the
lower tribunal. Then Machuca was
returned here from San quentin for
resentencing, that formality being per-
formed by Judge Willis.
Machuca's attorney said the action
of the governor in the mans behalf
was because Of doubt existing as to
the guilt of the defendant, some of the
evidence in the case being clouded.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-26
FIRE TELEGRAPH BUREAU
MAY REDUCE EXPENSES
Owen Urges Cheaper Comblna-
ton of Alarm Systems

Readjustment of the duties of the
men employed In the bureau of fire
alarm and police telegraph will permit
the reduction of the force and conse-
quent economy in handling that bu-
reau, according to a report made yes
terday to the fire commission by Com
missioner F. V. Owen.
Mr.. Owen shows that there are nine
teen men employed in the bureau at
present at monthly payroll of 1920
and that the council has arranged for
five more operators for the coming
year, with an additional expense of
$500 a month. Mr. Owen finds that the
entire work of the bureau can be
handled to advantage by seventeen
men at an average of 500 a month,
making a monthly payroll of $170o for
the bureau, instead Of the contem-
plated payroll of $2420.
Mr.. Owen also finds that greater
economy and efficiency can be secured
by combining the telephone, fire alarm
and police signal systems of the city,
and this he recommends to be done.
His recommendations will be trans
mitted to the council.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-26
WELL DRILLER PAYS $50
FOR 2 SECONDHAND AXES

II took 1ornes Kinney, a well driller,
inst about an hour to break into the
city jail yesterday morning, but it
took tool $50 for him to find his way out: out.
Kinney was strolling down East First
street when he espied two axes on
display in front of a secondhand store
at 346 East Fifth street. Without any
hesitation he 'just picked them up
and a few minutes later he was on ms
way to the city bastile in the con-
,LEinnr-- was introduced to Police
Judge Rose by way of formal COM
pIaint charging him with petty larceny.
The police magistrate placed a value
of SIS on each axe stolen and sentenced
Kinney to thirty days in the jail or
nav the alternative of $50. After con-
Siderable hustling around, he managed
to pay the fine.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-26
WOMAN FILES SUIT FOR
ALTERATION OF A DEED

Sarah Jane Smith yesterday filed in
the superior court suit for the al
teration of a deed by which she pur-
chased lot No. instead of lot No. 10
in block A of the Burton tract.
The suit is directed against Melville
e. Walker, executor of the last will
and testament Of Richard ktdson, who
died in Los Angeles February "a, 1909,
and from whom she purchased the lot.
She asserts that she believes the in
sertion of the wrong lot number in the
deed was far from intentional on the
part of the seller and she asks that the
deed be changed-sO far as the numbers
are concerned-Or that she be properly
reimbursed for the construction Of a
house upon the wrong property.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-26
COUNClLMEN TO INSPECT
HARBOR BOULEVARD LINE

The streets and boulevards commit
tee of the council will make a special
trip to Wilmington and San Pedro this
morning with the idea of considering
the best route for a boulevard to con-
meet the business portion Of Los An
geles with it's harbor end. The COM
mittee will go to Wilmington by way
of South Park avenue and come up
from San Pedro over Vermont avenue.
Wilmington is anxious to have san
Pedro street and South Park avenue
chosen as the route for the boulevard,
and that there is a chance of this is
indicated by the fact that the board
of public utilities has advised against
granting a franchise on South Park
avenue. Vermont avenue is popular
route and especially appeals to san
Pedro, as it is a more direct connec-
ton for that part of the harbor.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-26
NEW CORPORATIONS

Wcddington Investment company;
w, c., Fred r. and NJ. Guy Wedding
ton, directors. Capital stock, $4,000;
subscribed, $500.
The Mayflower company; 1. w. Bull,
L. c. Cook and E. B. Armstrong, di-
rectors. Capital stock $4,000; sub
scribed, SO.
Hollywood Garage company; Martha
s. Kent, Frederick B. Kent, Ethel M.
Taylor and T. w. Taylor, directors.
Capital stock, $4,000; subscribed,
1000.
Los Angeles Box and Lumber COM
pany; w J. Cleghorn, j. M. Cleg-
horn and James Monroe, directors.
Capital stock, $25,OOO subscribed, So.
Quail Valley Land company; j. A.
Graves, e Strasburg and II. w. Kel-
Ter, directors. Capital stock, $4,000;
subscribed, $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-26
TO ARRAIeN DEFENDANTS

Informations filed in the criminal
department of the superior court
yesterday were against w. Fl. Smith,
accused of assault with a deadly
weapon and against whom a faulty
complaint recently was lodged; John
F.. Lehners, charged with issuing a
worthless check; Albert Wilson, said
to have committed a statutory Of
fense; Edwin j. Baugh, accused biga-
mist, and Ernest Lightfoot, charged
with a statutory offense. They will
he arraigned today.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-26
BOY coLLIpEs WITH AUTO

While riding bicycle in Main street
batween Eighth and Ninth streets yes
terdav morning, Rollie Haywood, thir-
teen years old, was run into by an au-
tomobile owned and driven by e, l.;
Palmer. 22S Central building. The lad
was thrown to the pavement, sustain
ING a dislocation of the left shoulder
which was reduced to the receiving
hospital The boy was able to go 10
his home at 120 West Ninth street
unassiSted
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-26
SUPERVISORS TO CERTIFY
CONVENTION DELEGATES

Probably early today the supervis-
ors will be able to certify the dele
gates to the various county conven-
tions which will be held tomorrow
Their supervision of the canvass of
the ballots cast at the primary cleo
tion of August 16 is progressing
smoothly, and it is likely they VIII be
ahIe hv tonight to offer some totals
mon the votes for nominees for state
offices. This will be followed by the
recount of the ballots for the county
offipia1S
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-26
YOUTHS ARM FRACTURED

Milton Fetterhoff, ten years old, liv-
ing at 1874 West Forty-eighth street,
suffered a COLES fracture of the left
arm below the elbow yesterday morn
ing. The youth was swinging on a
trapeze at the Thirtieth street play
grounds when he fell to the ground.
His injury was treated at the Receiv-
ing hospital by Assistant Police Sur
geon Wright.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-26
WILL GIVE GARBAGE REST

The public welfare committee de-
cided to take recess from considera-
ton of the garbage loading station and
wait until the courts have decided the
matter. People who live, in the vicinity
of Anderson and Also street allege the
loading station Is a nuisance and have
asked the courts for an injunction
against its continued operation.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-26
SUE THEIR RoARDERs

Mrs. Alice G. Bahrenburg and her
husband, John e. Bahrenburg, yester-
day filed in the superior court a suit
to collect $3.50 which they alleged is
due them for supplying Mrs Is. Loh-
man and her son with board and lodg-
ing for combined period of IS
months at the rate of $40 month
each.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-26
GETS $4,000 JUDGMENT

A jury in Judge Moss department
of the superior court gave judgment
for the Los Angeles & Redondo Rail
way company in the suit for damages
of $4,000 brought against it by Or.
Frances M Blaumauer of Venice. She
alleged that she was permanently IN
1ured while attempting to allght from
= car when it's operators started it
with jerk, throwing her to the
prOund
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-26
TO INSPECT SCHOOLS

Captains of the fire department were
instructed by the fire commission yes
terday 10 inspect every school build
ing in their district and find out in
what way the fire ordinances are Vio-
lated. Chief Fley told the commission
yesterday that there are number of
school buildings that should be better
protected from fire.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-26
HUSBAND AND WIFE BANKRUPT

Voluntary petitions in bankruptcy
were filed with the clerk of the United
states district court yesterday by Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas j. Sims. The hus-
band gave his Liabilities at $lS3O.SS,
with no assets, The wife gave her LA
bilities at $16G1.OS, and her assets at
$500.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-26
ATTORNEY SUES FOR FEE

c. e. Johnson's compromise Of a
nersonal damage suit resulted in his
being made a defendant in an action
to recover $1,000 filed yesterday in the
sunerior court by A. Lincoln Walker,
attorney, whom johnson had engaged
to defend him and who wants the
money for not being able to act in the
matter in which he claims he could
have collected $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-26
ASSAULT CHARGE DISMISSED

r. Goldenburg, a carpenter, arrested
recently on a charge of assault, was
ordered released from custody yester-
day by Justice Pierce. David Wilson,
a deputy constable. alleged that the
carpenter chased him with knife.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-26
WANTS TO ADOPT BABY

r. r. and Carrie j. Mann yesterday
eled in the superior court a petition for
permission to adopt Dorothy Myrtle
Revier. 21 months old
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-07
Presence OF Mind,

A visitor to an insane asylum was
walking in the grounds when a man
came up TO him and entered into con-
versatlon. After walking about for
some time. discussing topics suggested
by the place. the two set out on a tour
or inspection. the man. apparently an
official. inviting the visitor TO 90 over
the asylum At length they reached
tho foot OF a fight Of steps. up which
the guide led the way. and at the top
the visitor found himself out upon tho
roof. height OF more than q hundred
feet from the ground AS they gazed
below his companion startled him sud.
denly by proposing to see who could
Jump farthest toward tho grounds,
Not until then had 1t dawned upon the
visitor that his guide was mad. Mer-
cifully no was man Of ready wit. and
his wit saved the madman's life. "Oh.
anybody can jump down." said the WIS.,
itor. Let us go down and see who
can jump to the top" The mndman
thought 1t good idea. and. retracing
their steps, the two began their jump
from the earth instead OF from the
roof.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-07
Not What TheY Saamod.

A marquis who was I'm residence for
fow days at Partisan hotel discoy-
cred that her pearl necklace, worth
$4,000, had disappeared from her
room. Suspicion fell on messenger
boy, who admitted his guilt, but de-
clared that the necklace had been
taken from him by his mother. The
mother corroborated her sons state
ment. expressing astonishment that so
much trouble should be made about
"A trashy little trinket," which, she
explained. looked so cheap and tawdry
that she had given 1t to her daughter
in-law. This young woman. In her
teens. displayed an equal contempt for
the bits Of things" She told the DO
lice that she had given the necklace
to her little girl to wear, but she had
removed about half the beads. All the
missing pearls were found In q box
among buttons and hooks and eyes.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-07
Ways Of the Alligator.

Late one afternoon. when the lagoon
was ageow with the wonderful coI,ez
hues OF Papuan sunset, some one
pointed out to me long dark streak
moving swiftly across the water 200 or
300 yards away. and In the streak Just
the slightest speck of black. 1t was an
alligator at last.
NOW you see why you can't go
swimming In the lagoon" i was told.
Ihey are worse than sharks. They
don't show themselves and give you
chance. They just come down I'M
derneath you and pull you down, and
mats Ill you or any one else knows
about It They don't eat you ut once.
only hold you under the water until
you are drowned or half pulled to
pieces and then store you away some
where under a bank or I'm a hole till
you are high enough to be savory--
just as you would do with a pheasant,
you know. He's knowing beggar.
the alligator. The shark isn't i'm II
with him for brains and savvy."-Wide
World Magazine.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-07
SALT WATER.
Deep eeas Are More Saline Than Those
That Are Shallow.


That Are Shallow.
The density OF seq water depends
upon the quantity OF saline matter II
contains. The proportion Is generally
about or 4 per cent. though 1t varies
In different places. The ocean con-
tains more salt In tho southern than
In the northern hemisphere. and the
Atlantic contains more than the Pa-
cific. The greatest proportion OF salt
In tho Pacific IS I'm the parallels of 22
degrees north latitude and II degrees
south latitude. Near the equator IL Is
less, aud IN the polar sens 1t Is least
from tho melting OF the fee.
The snltness varies with the seasons
In these regions, and the fresh water.
being lighter Is uppermost. Rain
mikes the surface Of the sea fresher
than the interior parts, and the influx
Of rivers renders the ocean less salt
at their estuaries
Deep seas nre more saline than those
that are shallow. aud inland sens com
municatlng with the main are less salt.
from the rivers that flow into them.
TO this, however, the Mediterranean
Is an exception. owing TO great evap-
grafton md the influx OF salt currents
from tho Black sea and the Atlantic.
The water I'm the strait OF Gibraltar
at the depth OF GO fathoms is four
times rs salt as that at the surface
st. James Gazette
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-07
A Clean of Hopa.

They were evidently from the coun-
try and had wandered into the first
place OF amusement they found. A
performance Of Richard III" was I'm
progress. and after buying tickets
they went squeaking down the aisle.
led by the usher, to seats well toward
the front.
They watched the stage at first with
hope Of some excitement. but with
steadily decreasing interest At last
the young woman touched the young
man.
Let's go out. jim" she said 'Its
more Interesting out In the street"
Let's hold on minute longer" re-
turned her escort. 1t cost consider
able to get In, and. besides. that clown
has just called for boss. l shouldn't
wonder If the shows really going TO
begin now, Emma. Youths Compan
ion
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-07
Tho Spider.

VI all the solitary insects 1 have
ever seen the spider is the most saga
cious, and its actions to one who has
attentively considered them seem al.
most to excel belief. The spider ia
formed by nature for state of war.
not only upon other insects, but upon
It's fellows. For this state nature
seems to have formed It with singular
perfection. Its head and breast are
covered with strong natural coat of
mall, which is impenetrable to the at
tacks OF every other insect and its
lower parts are enveloped in soft.
plant skin which eludes the sting even
or a wasp. Its legs are terminated by
strong claws not unlike those Of lob
ster, and their vast length, like spears.
serves to keep every assaiiant at n
sure distance. Not worse furnished
for observation than for attack or de-
Tense, 1T has several eyes. large and
transparent, covered with horny sub.
stance, which. however, does not i'm
pede Its vision.-Scotsman.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-07
Whom Cricket Was a Crime.

Under n statute OF Edward ". Eng.
lands great national pastime. cricket
was declared crime. owing to the
game having become so popular that
1t interfered with archery. the then
sport Of kings. The law was rigorous
~ enforced. and every person convict
cd Of playing the game was fined f1O
and sent to prison besides. 1t was not
until the formation of the famous
Hambledon Cricket club I'm 1740 that
the statute was repealed. Dundee Al.
Vertiser
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-07
East River District.

The East River District democratic
Convention will be held at the Court
House in Princeton at o'clock p. m,
Saturday, July the 9Th. 1910 for the
purpose of nominating the following
candidates for District Offices:
One candidate for President OF the
Board OF Education.
One member OF the Board of Edu.
cation.
a. u. CALFEE. Committeeman.
Princeton, w. Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-07
NOTICE OF DEMOCRATIC DIS.
TRIcT CONVENTIONS.
Rock District.

The Rock District Democratic Con.
vention for the purpose of nominating
the following candidates for district Of
ficers will be held at Matoaka. at IL
o'clock a. m. Saturday, July 9th, 1910:
One candidate for President OF
Board Of Education for Rock District
One candidate for member OF the
Board OF Education for Rock District
JAIRUS COLLINS,
Committeeman,
Bramwell, w. Va
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-07
Plymouth District.

The Plymouth District Democratic
Convention will be held at Athens al
z o'clock .. m, SatuNlay July the
9th, 1910, for the purpose Of nominal
ing the following candidates for
District officers:
one candidate for President OF tho
Board OF Education.
One member OF the Board OF Educa
tion.
X. g. OXLEY. Committeeman
Athens, w. Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-07
Jumping Branch District.

The Jumping Branch District Con.
ventioD will be held at William Gadd's
School House at 2 o'clock p. IN. satur.
day. July the 9th, 1910. for the purpose
OF nominating the following candl.
dates for District Officers
One candidate for President OF tho
Board OF Health.
One candidate for member ~ fine
Board OF Education
One candidate for Justice Of the
Peace.
One candidate for Constable.
n II. MOVE. Committeeman
Camp Greek, w. Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-07
CYCLISTS TO BRUSSELS.

Brussels, Belgium. Julq Tt has
been decided to hold the opening ra.
ces OF the International Cyclists I'm.
ion championships in the belgian capi.
tai ten days from today. Several
American riders have entered the IA.
ces, entries for which closed today.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-07
The Retort Oirent

See here" cried the artist who had
come to complain about the materials
he had bought, Il can't imagine any
thing worse than your paints"
That's strange" replied the dealer
Don't you ever use your imagination
on your painting "-Catholic Standard
and Times.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-07
PERSONAL MENT1UN

| ~.
Ray Sanders is spending the day
at Bramwell
Col l.. e. Tierney OF Powhatan was
in the city today.
+. O. Walker OF Radford is In the
city today on business.
Harry c. Donaldson went to Poca.
hontas today ON business.
| J. *. +. Steele or Keystone was In
the city this morning on business.
Miss Annie Hoover OF Tazewell is
visiting friends in the city today.
! Mrs A. H. Land and son returned
to the city last night after visit
with friends in LynchDurg.
o. +. Wheat OF Huntington is in
tho hcity today on business.
Capt. George Barger, left today for
u business trip to edmond, Va.
Miss Lucy Squires who has been
visiting her home at Matthews. \. c.
returned to Bluetield last night.
Louis Carr who has been in the city
for few days on business returned
to his home at Falls Mills today.
c.. w. Akers left for Norfolk last
night where he will meet his wife and
daughter and accompany them home.
Captain Barger and wife left for
Richmond this morning where they
will spend several days with friends.
DR.. II. F. Williams returned to the
city this afternoon after spending q |
few days ut Christiansburg on bust |
ness.
burg, Va, who has been visiting her
son, Captain Il. Crumpler left today |
for her home.
Mrs. J. NJ. Lusk who has been visit |
ing her son in East Tadford passed |
through the city today enroute to her
home at Pineville, Ky.
George Crockett of the law firm of |
Sanders and Crockett will leave to-
morrow to spend two weeks at Hun
ter's Alum Springs, Va.
j. S. Cunningham Of Johnstown.
Pa, representing the Berwind. White
Coal company was a business visitor
in the city this morning.
Col. d. G. Lilly left this afternoon
FOR Baltimore with his daughter Miss
Elsie who has been suffering from
sciatica to place her in Johns Hop,
kins hospital.
Miss Nan McCutcheon, who has
been visiting Captain and Mrs. d. A.
French of Rogers street for several
weeks, will return to her home at