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Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
GIRL DETECTIVE
DRESSES As MAN
English Woman Crops Hair and
Masquerades in Masculine
Attire for Months
WORKS AS AMATEUR SLEUTH
Police officer Suspects Sex of
Youth Who ConfesSeS
and Asks Advice
WORKS AS AMATEUR SLEUTH
Especial to The Herald

NEW YORK, Aug. 24.-Flora Lang
den, a quick -witted English girl of 20
summers, has been masquerading as
a man in New York for several
months, working successfully as an
amateur detective, a grocer boy and
a waiter in Broadway restaurant.
With her hair closely cropped and
still dressed in mems clothing, she Is
now under the care of police matron
at her own request. She will don
women's attire today and will be sent
back to her home in England by the
next steamer.
In Miss Langdens capacity as an
amateur detective she passed consid-
cradle time in the italian and Chinese
quarters, and came near getting a
$4,000 reward for the finding of KID
naped child.
Two years ago, she told a New York
magistrate, she left a comfortable
home in London and took steamer to
Boston, then coming to New York. Her
money went quickly. and before she
realized 1t she was penniless. she was
too proud to write home for aid and
got place as waitress. Her eX-
perience as a waitress was not pleas
ant nor profitable, and she decided TO
disguise herself as a man. She went
to little store on the eastside and
bought complete outfit from shoes
to straw hat, cut her own hair and
started to look for a job as man.
The discovery of her masquerade
came about through the assignment of
a headquarters detective to a minor
larceny case in an uptown boarding
house. While searching for informa-
ton there he met Miss Langden, and
was introduced to her as private
detective. The headquarters man sus-
pected the youths sex from his youth,
and spoke his suspicious. Thereupon
the youth acknowledged he was right
and asked his advice as how to best
change back to female clothes ana
avoid comment. The headquarters
man advised her to consult a magis-
trate
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
ARMY MANUFACTURING
LIGHTER EQUIPMENT
improvements viii Be Made for
Benefit of Soldiers

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.-Following
the action of board Of army officers
appointed to improve the outfit of the
men in the infantry branch of the
army, new equipment is now being
manufactured at the Rock Island
arsenal, which VIII prove of greater
comfort to the soldier and better his
efficiency on the field
The boards action, approved by
Secretary Dickinson, seeks to improve
everything the soldier carries except
clothing, ammunition and rife
Comfort and light weight are the
chief considerations. The new ac-
coutrements will weigh thirty-eight
pounds, seven pounds lighter than the
old, the difference meaning that the
infantry can march longer with less
fatigue. The old equipment was the
subject of criticism by troops in the
field, particularly in the Philippines.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
GRAND JURY To PROBE
MAKERS OF BUTTERMILK
Government Inquisition viii In
vestinate Frauds in Manu-
facture of 0leomargarine

CHICAGO, Aug. 24-The federal
grand jury which has been investigat-
ing the so-called beef trust will, it was
learned today, look into charges of
frauds in connection with the manu-
facture and sale OF butterine
This was learned when FIVE witnesses
brought secretly from the federal pris-
on at Fort Leavenworth appeared in
the Office of the United States marshal.
All of them were convicted butterine
fOoanshiners
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
BOY SHOWS SIGNS OF LIFE
AFTER APPARENT DEATH

PITTSBURG, Aug. 24-staney Zon-
chesky, aged II, who was struck and
terribly mangled by Baltimore &
Ohio passenger train and taken home
supposedly dead, caused a wild panic in
his home today by showing signs of
life. His body bore every sign of death
yesterday, according to physicians, and
the lads mother and father had sum
moned an undertaken.
While the mother and father watched
today in the room where their son lay
the lad sighed. Physicians gave little
hope for the boys ultimate recovery.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
BAN ON ACTRESSES
WITH GOLD TEETH

NEW YORK, Aug. 24.--Actresses
will have to be careful about their
dentistry in the future. One firm of
producing managers here has issued
a ukase that no gold-toothed appli-
cants will be employed hereafter
1--WE don't care anything else ABOUT
their teeth" a representative of the
company said, "but we will not have
any more of the kind that open their
mouths and dazzle the audience When
the footlights strike them"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
BATTLE WITH INSANE MAN
ON EDGE OF HIGH ROOF

NEW YORK, Aug. 24.-On the roof
of a seven-story warehouse in West
Fortieth street four policemen battled
last night with an insane man who
with almost superhuman strength tried
to hurl himself and the officers over
the edge of the roof.
With heavy ropes around his arms
and legs. the man was carried to the
street after half hours struggle. To
the police he is known only as Nc
Laughlin. He was discovered throw
ing stones and bricks through the sky
lights.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
PACKERS WILL ADVANCE
CANNED SALMON PRICES

SEATTLE, Aug. 24.-Opening prices,
which will be announced on al grades
of canned salmon today, will be the
highest named in recent years, ac-
cordins to salmon packers. The prices
will show an advance of 80 cents on
sockeye 20 cents on Alaska reds, and
20 cents on pinks.
The advance in prices is due to a
shortage in the pack, and also to a
big increase in the demand for canned
salmon.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
OBTAINS FUNDS FOR RAILWAY

ROSWELL, N. NJ, Aug. 24.-Alvin
n. Morrison, who is in New York in
the interest of the proposed Roswell,
Tucumacari & Northern railroad, tele-
graphs that he has obtained funds
necessary for the surveys and prelim-
mary work and has sold $4,000,000
worth of bonds with which TO con-
struct the road. Mr.. Morrison will be
here next week to start the preliminary
work.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
CHINESE is coUNTERFElTER

HONOLULU, Aug 24-Lee Young,
a Chinese, was arrested today in
remote section of the Island Of Maui
on a, charge of counterfeiting. Lee was
found in possession OF a complete coun-
terfeiting plant with which he had
been turning out excellent counter
feits of ten-dollar coins composed
largely of gold. Only a few of the
coins have been put into circulation.
The arrest was made by United states
District Attorney Breckons and United
States Marshal Hendry.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
MANY ASPIRANTS SEEK
TO SUCCEED UNCLE JOE
1Conilnued from Pare onel

Howard was in each case based upon
their alleged desertion of the Demo-
cratic party during the special tariff
session of congress, when the bolt OF
twenty-three Democrats came on the
famous Fitzgerald motion.
OF the six Georgians who Joined the
Democratic boilers in that fght on
Cannon three were fenominated yes
terday, Braley, without opposition and
Edwards and Lee.
Former Governor Hoke Smith won
the nomination for governor over the
incumbent, Joseph NJ. Brown. Smiths
popular majority in the state was ap-
proximately 1000. His majority in tha
convention will be about So votes.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
FIND BODY OF SAILOR

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24.-The
body of Frank Egan, sailor from the
Yerba Buena training station, was
found today floating in the bay. He
has been missing for more than a
week and Is believed to have fallen
overheard from a launch while return
ing from shore leave.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
ruRNs BACK AMERICANS

VANCOUVER, B, c., Aug. 24.-Six-
teen American laborers from seattle
were turned back by the Canadian
immigration authorities yesterday on
arrival of the steamer Princess Char
lotte and sent back to Seattle. They
said they were to work for the Pa
cific Whaling company. Because
thew were virtually contract laborers
and also were unable to. produce S25,
as required by law, they were refused
admittance
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
INSTRUCT FOR ROOSEVELT

ALBION. n. Y, Aug. 24.-The Re-
publican county convention Of Orleans
county in selecting delegates to the
state convention today instructed them
FOR roosevelt for temporary chairman
Of the convention over Vice President
sherman,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
POWDER MILLS EXPLODE;
ONE EMPLOYE IS KILLED

ACTON, Mass, Aug. 24.-The three
powder mills of the American Powder
company on the Acton Maynard town
line were blow up tonight.
'One man, an italian, was killed The
buildings were small and the loss will
not be great.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
COUGAR TRIES TO STEAL
BOY SLEEPING IN TENT

WESTON, Ore, Aug. 24.-A large
cougar entered the tent where the
young son of j. M. Frankum of Walla
Walla was sleeping with one of his
fathers employees, in the hills near
here, yesterday, and seized the child
The man was awakened by the noise.
aroused his companions, and the animal
released the. boy and escaped.
AS the cougars teeth had been fixed
in the lads clothing he was unharmeo.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
CoRT IN CONTROL OF
'ONE NIGHT STANDS

NEW YORK, Aug. 24,-John Cort an
nounced that papers were signed today
whereby the theaters offering travelling
attractions in California cities, includ-
ing Sacramento, Stockton, San Jose,
Fresno, Hanford, Bakersfield, San Di-
ego and Chico, will be for the next five
years under the control of the North
western Theatrical associationj or
which Cort is general manager.
This practically gives Cort control of
the so-called one night stands beyond
the Rocky mountains.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
TOWN REFUSES WOMAN VOTE

SAN JOSE, Aug. 24.-Saratoga, the
foothill town famous the state over for
it's annual blossom festival, today voted
to become q sanitary district Miss
M. V. Bean, sister of prominent san
Jose banker, and a property owner in
the town, was refused the privilege of
voting. she is a member Of the Politi-
cal Equality club.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
JUSTICES PERMIT ELECTION

CARSON, New, Aug 24.-The su-
preme court rendered a decision today
to the effect that names written IN the
blank spaces on the ballots 10 ne usea
in the coming primary election should
be counted. This clears the way for
the balloting Sept. 8.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
ARREST SAN JOSE FUGITIVE

NEW YORK, Aug. "a. - Horace
Greeley Robinson, arrested here yes
terday on complaint of the California
authorities, charged with obtaining
money under false pretenses, WAS held
today in $1,000 bail pending advices
from San Jose. Cal, ia which city he is
said to be wanted.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
BLUE, ARMY WINS

JUNCTION CITY, Kas., Aug. "a
The Blue army took victory from the
Red in the first encounter OF the man
euvers at Fort Riley today. After 81
battle that lasted more than two hours
the Blues put a supply train Of seven1|
ty-six wagons through the RED Lines.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
GARMENT WORKERS CONVENE

DETROIT, Aug. 24.-Prison- made
products were again the most impor-
tant topic for discussion at todays ses-
sion of the Garment Workers union m
session here. The garment workers are
making preparations to fight the prison.
made Industry on the Pacific coast.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
Go so for Misses $l2.5O
Y r. to $50 Wash Suits
and Dresses
ION Sale Friday

Fifty or more $3.50 to $50 coat suits
and one-piece dresses of white and
colored linens and crashes, to be sold
tomorrow at $3.50 each. Stylishly cut
and tastefully trimmed garments-14, 4,
10 and 18 year sizes-many Of them
Just right for adult women who are not
above the average stature.
(Man Floor, Rear
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-31
CUMMINS WILL
SUPP 0RT RAIL
BILL AS IT IS

Washington, May 31.-Tn a state
ment on the floor of the senate Cum
Minis today announced he would vote
for the administration railroad bill in
view of the amendments adopted
Reviewing the changes made since
the bill was reported Cummins, saying
he was committed TO progressive or
ganizations in the senate to vote for
the bill, declared that at first they
had thought the bill "alI bad" but he
said many defects had been corrected
and, after citing some of these cor
rections, said: I'VE have been as free
to commend what we thought to be
right as we have to denounce what
We thought to be wrong"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-31
BUILD CHURCH IN
LESS THAN A DAY
Ten Hours Sufficient to Transform
Heaps of Material Into Place
of Worship.

Peoria, ILL.,, May 31.-Members Of
the Central Christian church of this
city Joined last night in a feryent
praise service in their new church,
which stands on a lot that at s o'clock
yesterday morning was as vacant as
an open prairie. A few piles of lum-
ber and building material which stood
in the street in the morning are now
joined into a completed structure,
which the congregation owns, free
from all Indebtedness.
1t is not makeshift or temporary
building in which the congregation
gathered last evening, and, led by Rev.
W. F. Turner, the pastor, who stood
in the pulpit with his hands filed with
kilograms of congratulations from
Christian churches all over the United
States. sang hymns until the building
resounded with their praise. 1t is a
finished structure, GA feet long, "a feet
wide and II feet high, and every bit
of the work on it, from the laying of
the foundation to the hanging of the
doors and the placing of the seats,
was done in little less than 10 hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-31
Estate subject to Tax.
SPAIN DRAWS LINES
AROUND THE CHURCH
Religious Orders Compelled to Con
form to Law Long Allowed to
Go UnenforCed.

Madrid, May 31.-An imperial de-
cree was issued today directing relfg-
ious orders not authorized by the con-
cordat of 1851 or engaged in industries
to seek Immediately authorization un-
der the law adopted in 1887. This lat
ter law, which has not heretofore been
enforced, provides, among other things,
that members of foreign religious or
ders must be registered. The issuance
of the decree follows the protest of
the Spanish episcopate against inter-
ference by the government with orders
which are recognized by the vatican,
but which have been igpored by Pre-
mier Canalejas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-31

Notwithstanding several of the child's
trinkets were found in the apartments
occupied by the Weddings. She also
refuses to say anything about her hus-
band, except to admit he went await
last January.
Says Boy Gave 1t.
She adheres TO her statement that
a ring and pin found in a trunk at
home, both of which have positively
been identified as the property of the
murdered girl, were given her by a
boy, and further than her admission
that she has seen nothing of her hus-
band. who was janitor at the school,
since his disappearance. Jan. IA, when
he drew 800 from a bank, she will
say nothing about him.
Offer Reward.
The Kellner family today offered a
reward of $1,000 for the arrest and CON
viction of the murderer of Alma. Mrs.
Vending was presented in police
court this morning and the case was
continued until June s.
Weave n Net.
Diligent investigation by police
and detectives is weaving a strong
chain of circumstantial evidence
about the missing janitor, for the
apprehension of whom the police de-
partment last night set out a drag
net which will sweep every part of
the country. The clothing which
he is known to have worn bears
numerous stains which detectives say
they find traces of blood. A hat re-
covered from a barrel where Mrs
Vending stated she had thrown it
about the time of the janitor's fight,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-31
HAGUE TO TAKE
UP FISHERIES
Interpretation of Treaty With
Great Britain Issue to Be
Decided.
LONG MATTER OF DISPUTE
Americans Rights in Waters on
West Coast of Newfoundland
Are in Question.

The Hague, May 31.-The arbitra-
ton tribunal, before which will be
tried the issue between the United
States and Great Britain growing out
of conflicting interpretations of the
Newfoundland fisheries treaty of 1918,
will begin its sessions tomorrow after
noon.
Intent Is at Issue.
The bone of contention now carried
to The Hague is the intent of the pro-
visions of article 1 of the British
American treaty of 1918 defining the
fishing rights of Americans and Can
adams off the west coast of Newfound-
land. Newfoundland holds that the
right to fish in these waters was grant
ed to inhabitants of the United States
only.
Contends Foreigners May Fish.
The United States contends its cit
liens may exercise this right by going
there in their own vessels with crews
of Swedes, Canadians or Newfound-
landers. The treaty further confines
the right of fishing ito the coast" of
the United States, and interprets these
words as including bars, harbors and
creeks. Newfoundland maintains
Americans may fish only outside the
coast line proper. There are further
subsidiary points in dispute.
Root CommISsiOaer.
Senator Root. who arrived in London
yesterday. is on his way to The Hague.
where he goes as one of the American
commissioners before the tribunal He
is accompanied by several lawyers of
International experience.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-31

investigs ten. Both are dc IL lcrats
and voted for Lorimer for senator.
Ready for New Chapter.
Springfield, H., May 31.-Prepara-
tions were ready today for the presen-
tation of another chapter of the legis-
lative bribery investigation before the
Sangamon county grand jury. With
the confession of Senator Holstlaw
fresh in their minds the jurors waited
to quiz Representative c. L. Nc
Mackin, republican, of Salem, and H.
d. McCullon, democrat. of Louisville,
who were subpoenaed several days ago
to appear before the investigators.
From HOIstIaw's District.
Both McMackin and McCullon are
from the Forty-second senatorial dis
trict, from which Holstlaw comes, and
both voted for Lorimer on the day he
was elected senator, a circumstance
which they may be called on to ex-
plain.
Furniture Dealer Called.
Another witness scheduled for today
is A b Johnston of Johnston &
Hatcher company. which by the votes
of Holstlaw and Pemberton and Rep
resentative Clark of the legislative
committee, received the contract for
supplying new desks and chairs for
the general assembly and for which
vote Holstlaw confessed he was prom
ised $1,000, while Pemberton and
Clark are accused of agreeing to ac-
cept $1,000 each.
BroderIck Met HoIstIaw.
Springfield, ILL.,, May 31.-Senator
John Broderick, indicted on a charge
of payinf $2.5O0 to Senator Holstlaw
CONTINUED on Page =even)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-31
Department of Justice to
Proceed Against
Roads.
TAFT GIVES CONSENT
Action Follows a Protest by
Those Who Will Suffer by
New ScheGu.!!e.

Washington, May 31.-FolIowinz q
conference today between the presi-
dent and Attorney General Wicker
sham II was learned a decision was
reached to file an injunction suit
against the proposed increase of
freight rates tomorrow by the West
ern Traffic association.
Protest Brings Results.
The decision to institute the injunc-
fion proceedings followed a conference
In this city yesterday between Attor-
ney General Wickersham and a COM
mittee representing the shippers, con-
sumers and producers in the territory
affected by and who vigorously pro.
tested against the proposed increase Of
rates.
Congress Members Present.
This committee was accompanied 10
the department of justice by Senators
Clapp of Minnesota. Cullom of illinois,.
warner of Missouri and Representa-
tives Nye of Minnesota, Hitchcock and
Norris of Nebraska. Hubbard OF iowa,
Madden of Illinois and Stafford of Wis
consin.
Start Suit at Chicago.
1t is generally believed the suit
against the railroads will be instituted
at Chicago as the most central point.
The details Of the legal proceedings
were left by the president entirely I'm
the hands of Wickersham and depart
ment of justice officials
Shows Importance of BILL
Taft regards this situation as re-
newed evidence of the importance OF
the provision Of the administration
railroad bill now pending in congress,
which if enacted. will give the inter
state commerce commission the right
to suspend for 60 days any proposed
increase in railroad rates.
Would Avoid Injunction.
In this period the commission, It is
proposed. shall institTte an investlga-
tion TO determine whether or not the
increase is justified. If this provision
were law. the injunction proceedings
authorized today would not be neces-
sary. 1t is understood the bill of in
junction has been prepared for several
days and the text has been telegraph
ed TO st. Louis to be filed in the United
States court there.
La Toilette Moves I'm Same Direction.
Washington, May Ex-senator La
Toilette today introduced a resolution
declaring the attorney general should
institute suit Immediately to enjoin
the advancement of railroad rates. and
sought to introduce a joint resolution
declaring il to be unlawful to advance
rates without the consent of the in
terstate commerce commission. The
resolution went over on objection.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-31
SPECULAT0RS GET
CORNER ON BUTTER?
Product Highest at This Time of
Year Since Civil War Despite
Heavy Receipts.

New York, May 31.-Although to-
days market reports show butter re-
ceipts in May were larger than usual
the prices of the best grades are
higher here than they have been be-
fore at this time since the civil war.
Wholesale dealers in New York de-
clare western spectators have been
buying up supplies and that this has
kept prices ur. The best grades are
now selling % to 20 cents a. pound
Wholesale A year ago they were from
"a to 261a cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-31
suppIementarv Dates.

June 1-Halley's comet disappearing
in the west. Distance from the earth
4S,000,O00 miles.
June 3-Halley's comet crosses the
celestial equator from north to south.
Distance from the earth 56.OOO,O 900
miles.
June 10 Halley's comet distant
from the earth SO,325, 900 miles.
June q = Halleys comet distant
from the earth 93,000,000 miles, the
same as the distance of the sun from
the earth.
June 26-The head of Falley's comet
measures now at least 1914 900 miles in
diameter, and the tail 100000 miles
in length.
July 1-Halley's comet distant from
the earth 122, 100000 miles.
July 3-The head of Halley's comet
measures at least 1SS, 900 miles in di-
ameter and the tail 100000 miles in
length.
July 7-Halley's comet crosses Mars
path, retreating into space.
July Is - HalIey's comet distance
from the earth 155, ,S25, 900 miles.
July 27-The earth passes the peri
helion point of the orbit of Halley's
comet, where the latter passed April
19 last.
Aug. 1-Halleys comet distant from
tht earth 191,25O,OOO miles.
Aug. 15-HalIey's comet distant from
the earth 221 $4,000 miles
Sept 11-First anniversary of dis
covery of Halley's comet. by Wolf of
Heidelberg, when distant from the
earth $4,000. 900 miles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-31

declared Great Britain had given
Egypt the best government that coun-
try had in 1000 years, but at certain
vital points it had erred Some nation
must govern Egypt, he said, and he
hoped the English would decide the
duty was theirs.
Most FOrcefuI Yet Given.
The speech was considered the most
forcible expression on foreign topics
Roosevelt has made during his Euro
peon tour, and his outspoken views
are likely to have an effect beyond the
audience which he thrilled in the
ancient hall that has been the scene
of many stirring events since its erec-
tion early in the 18th century.