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Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
FLOODS IN TOXIC
MAKE THOUSANDS
FACE STARVATION
Report 385 Dead, 500 Missing,
and Property DestruC-
ton Enormous
ANNOUNCE WATERS SUBSIDING
Believe Breaking of Second and
Third Dykes Would Sub
merge the City
Associated Press)


TOXIC, Aug 14.-At 6 o'clock this
morning 1t was announced that the
flood was subsiding. The casualties re-
ported up to date are 1856 dead and 500
missing The damage to property is
enormous.
The waters OF the river Sumida were
rising all day yesterday and the HOMO
and Fukadawa wards of Toxic are
nearly submerged.
Tens of thousands of persons are
homeless and starving.
One of the three more embankments
guarding Toxic has broken. Should the
second and third dykes break half the
capital would be submerged
The threatened embankments are now
being guarded by troops. At 6 o'clock
last evening the steady rise of the
water was apparent. Owing to the in
undation of the buildings the Fuka-
gawa gas and electric lights were dim.
Thousands of homeless people are being
sheltered in the temples. The victims
of the flood are wholly dependent on
public relief Thousands have been un-
able to find shelter, and they are ex-
posed to rain and hunger.
The question of feeding the stricken
people is. causing apprehension. The
vegetable and fish supplies are failing
and the stock of biscuits already Is
nearly exhausted.
The water of the Sumida river al
most washed the bottoms of the bridges.
The mountain flood in the neighbor-
hood of Karuizawa has destroyed the
Mikaza hotel. Many foreigners were
stopping there. No fatalities have been
reported so far.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
DYNAMITE RENDS
| BARNS; OFFICERS
GUARD PROPERTY
Twenty Policemen of Columbus
Join in Mutiny and Leave
City Department
DETECTIVES ARE IMPORTED
Mayor Declares That Stronger
Force Will Be Enlisted to
Preserve Order
DETECTIVES ARE IMPORTED
Associated Pregsl

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 1.-two at
tempts were made late tonight to blow
up the west side car barns with dy-
have been sent to the scene. The ex-
plosions were inside the barn.
Twenty police officers tonight Joined
the mutiny in the Columbus DEPART
ment. They refused to ride on strike-
bound street cars when ordered to
| do so.
A telegram from Springfield re-
ceived this morning says the car men
on the Columbus-Dayton division of
the Ohio electric line went on a strike
at 2:30 this morning. The company
says it has enough men to run its cars.
EXCITEMENT THROUGHOUT CITY
The city today is probably more ex-
cited than at any time since the pres
| ent strike of the union street car mo-
| tormen and conductors, which was be-
| gun four weeks ago for recognition Of
| their union. The attitude of the reg
uIar policemen in openly defying the
| orders of Mayor Marshall to man the
cars last night is being discussed on
every corner. The 1000 union men in
| the city are much excited.
Sensational reports that many other
| pOllCO Will IluLluy lOillShS lAfINO
| been confirmed. Governor Harmon Is
being urged today to call out the troops
| again, but has taken no action.
| There are now fifty-two mutlneerS
| on the police force who have been SuS-
pended. The mayors attitude in not
| discharging them the moment they re-
| fused to go on the cars is condemned
| by many. Instead of directing that
he pleaded with the police to obey his
| orders. The importation of detectives
to ferret out the stone throwers has
added to the excitement and much APP
prehension is felt as to developments
WOUNDED CHILD IMPROVES
Little Helen Kelley, who was shot
by unknown persons last night, is rest
ing easily today but her wound is Sc
rious, she having been shot through
the left shoulder at the base of the
neck Mrs Katherine Kelley and Mrs.
| Charles Hart who were wounded, VIII
be out within day or two.
Mayor Marshall said today:
| ''I have done all within my power to
restore and preserve peace and VIII
continue to do so. l have called for
| special police in unlimited numbers.
| have called on patriotic citizens to come
forward and offer their services.
called on the governor for troops and
| they were fully furnished. Since the
withdrawal of the troops all has peen
done that could be done with the means
at hand. If it is necessary Will call
for troops again."
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
EARL SPENCER, FORMERLY
VICEROY OF IRELAND, DEAD

LONDON, Aug 1S.-J. Printz Spen-
Ger, fifth earl of Spencer. died here
today. Spencer was born in 1885, The
earl twice held the posts of viceroy OF
ireland and president of the council,
and was first lord Of the admiralty
from 1892 to 1896. UP to 1907 he was
chancellor of the Victoria university
Viscount Althrop half brother of the
earl. succeeds to the title.
The earl never recovered from a
paralytic stroke which he suffered in
November, 1905. He had another slight
seizure recently, since which he had
gradually sunk In health.
The "Red Earl" as he was called on
account of his flaming beard, was one
of the last of the early Victorian polit-
ical warriors. Perhaps the most con-
spicuous services of his career were
his two terms as lord lieutenant OF
ireland He was an eye witness of the
phoenix park assassination from a
window of the vice regal building.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
.BALLINGER DENIES ALL
RESIGNATION REPORTS
Secretary Declares That He Has
No Intention of Resign
ing Office

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore, Aug. 49,
II know nothing about any resignation
and do not intend to resign. 1 have de-
MED any such intention and still deny
it," said Secretary of the Interior Bal
linger tonight to an Associated Press
representative.
1.-THE president has never given me
any intimation that he desired my res
ignation, and until he does l will con-
tinue as secretary of the interior"
That was all Mr.. Ballinger would
say regarding his reported resignation
Secretary Ballinger and Mrs. Balm
ger arrived in this city late today.
The secretary was received by Presi-
dent Dalzell of the chamber of COM
merce and w. w. Patch, engineer Of
the klamath reclamation project. To-
morrow Secretary Ballinger will go to
the klamath agency, landing on upper
klamath lake, and from there will take
an automobile to Crater lake, returning
the same day. Mrs. Ballinger will stop
at Eagle Ridge on the way up the lake
and await his return. Monday Judge
Ballinger will inspect the klamath
project.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
WOMENIN BATTLE
WITH ANGRY DEER
SAVE BABY'S LIFE
Mother RusheS to Stop Animals
Charge on Tot and Is
Knocked Down
GRASPS NECK TO AVOID HooFS
Mrs. Knapke Goes to Aid Mrs.
RymaI and Throws Mad
dened Pet

Clinging desperately to the neck Of
a maddened deer in the Indian Village
grounds yesterday, Mrs j. t. Rymal
struggled bravely to save the life Of
her daughted Mildred, 2 years old, who
had been attacked by the animal. Only
when Mrs. w. T. Knapke Of 977 West
Forty-fifth street went to the mothers $
assistance was the battle won. Both
women narrow'-- escaped being tram
pied TO death by the deer
At the instant 1t seemed Mrs. Ryma1
would perish under the hoofs of the
deer she escaped by scrambling to her
feet and throwing her arms about its
neck The deer tried repeatedly to
shake her off and trample her, while
hundreds who were too frightened to
go to her assistance watched the bat
tie.
RUSHES TO MOTHERS AID
Mrs Knapke was the first to act
Running up to the animal, she seized
one of its forelegs. The deer, strug-
Cling to rid itself of the women, fell
Then the two women, selling the baby,
ran for their lives. Others going to
their assistance met them and drove
the deer back. Antonio Apache, an
Indian, manager of the grounds, cap
tured the deer. It knew him and be-
came docile again, being driven into
an enclosure and locked up.
Mrs Rymals dress was cut and torn
by the sharp hoofs of the deer until
it was almost in tatters. She was
badly bruised about the back and her
left wrist and thumb were wrenched.
Her injuries are not serious. Mrs.
Knapke escaped with slight bruises.
1t was about o'clock in the after
noon when Mrs. Rymal and Mrs.
George Hodge, 4203 Belinda street, both
of whom were attending the picnic of
the Tennessee society, started to stroll
through the grounds of the Indian VII
lage. The baby Mildred was allowed
to toddle along as she pleased. The
two women were studying the gro
tesque carvings OF a totem pole when
the baby spied the deer.
CHARGES ON BABY
with outstretched arms the infant
toddled toward the animal, whose
large eyes seemed to reflect only gen.
tleness. Mrs. Rymal ran toward IT..
screaming, and reached Mildred barely
in time to snatch her from beneath
descending hoofs. The deer charged
again and knocked Mrs. Rymal prone
on the ground. 1t paved her many
times before she got to her feet again
and seized it around the neck to save
herself from the sharp hoofs.
Mrs. Hodge, believing her friend
would be killed. tainted. 1t was then
that Mrs. Knapke. rushing forward
from a group of terrified picnickers
who were watching the struggle, bold
lv Joined in the battle and aided Mrs.
Rymal in escaping. Mrs. Rymal lives
at 1345 Wall street.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
.AVIATORS START ON LAP
THREE OF $4,000 RACE

MEzIERES, France, Aug. 13.-Le-
blanc and Aubrun in Bleriot mono
the cross-counttry aeroplane race, at
O'Clock this afternoon. The distance
between Mezieres and Douai is So.7S
miles. -.
The contest is for a prize of $4,000
offered for the aviator who covers in
the shortest elapsed time 4S8 miles
from Paris to Troyes, Nancy, Mezleres.
Charlevinne, Douai, Amiens ana pacK
to Paris, in six stages.
Leblanc and Aubrun, who alone out
of the eight starters remain qualified
to continue the race, have decided to
await calmer airs.
M. I.eganeaux, who is continuing in
competition for local prizes, went abort
today, but was forced to land at
Chilly.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
FORMER GOVERNOR LIND
WILL NOT RUN, SAYS SON
Minnesota Democrats Must Find
New GubernatoriaI Candidate

EVERETT, Wash, Aug. 1S.-Demo-
Gratis of Minnesota may as well give
up hoping that John Lind will be their
gubernatorial candidate in the COM
ing contest, for his son, Norman Lind,
of this city says the former governor
positively will not accept the nomina-
ton, make the race or serve If elect
ed. The younger Lind declares his
fathers decision Is final.
Former Governor Lind refuses to ex-
plain his stand against the desires of
the Minnesota party workers and will
not discuss the case in any of it's
phases According to his friends he has
several business transactions pending
and he considers them too important
to permit of his devoting any time to
politics
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
LIND BACK; REFUSEST0
TALK ABOUT NOMINATION

EVERETT, Wash, Aug. 1S.-John
Lind, Democratic nomirsee for COVER
nor of Minnesota, was located today
at Montborne, a small saw mill town,
seventy-five miles north of Seattle, and
when asked over the long distance tele-
phone If he would accept the nomina-
ton declined to comrAit himself.
Mr.. Lind stole a march on the poll
ticians who had been expecting to
meet him when he returned from his
Alaskan tour, by coming back week
earlier than his schsdule called for.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
ONE KILLED IN ACCIDENT
TO YELLOWSTONE STAGE

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS. Wyo,
Aug. 13.-Daniel MacKay of New
York, who with his wife was touring
the Yellowstone park, was killed in
stage coach accident today. His
wife was injured, but her condition is
reported as not serious. Others who
were hurt were ]. l.. Louchinier of
New York, Miss Mueller of Chicago
and w. p. Almon of Helena.
The horses became unmanageable at
bad place in the road and the stage
was overturned.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
FORMER B0ER GENERAL
OFFERED MINISTER'S POST

Ell, PASO, Aug. 1S.-Gen. B. ]. VIII
ioen. who gained his title in the Boer
war and is now farming near Las
Cruces. N. M. received a cablegram
Yesterday offering him the post of as
sistant minister OF native affairs of the
South African federation.
The offer came from e. w. BQck, sec
retarv to the prime minister, and Gen.
Vilioen is considering it. The salary
se e7Rn0
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
BRITISH CRUISER ASHORE;
LIES IN DANGEROUS SPOT
Warship Hits Rocky Ledge Off
CoWes During Fog

PORTSMOUTH, England, Aug. 13--
The British armored cruiser Duke of
Edinburgh went ashore today in
dense fog on a rocky ledge off Cowes.
She sent out wireless messages for as
sistance which was sent from here.
THE cruiser lies in a dangerous posi-
ton. She carries a crew of $50 officers
and men.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
POET RILEY REcovERs

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 1S.-The con-
dition of James Whitcomb Riley, who
suffered a stroke of paralysis three
weeks ago, is improved today, and
bones of his ultimate recovery are
growing. though friends still fear a
Second attack. DIR. Carleton McCul-
loch says the poets condition is not
alarming.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
MINE WORKERS FAIL TO
INDORSE ILLINOIS STRIKE

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug 13,-Attempts
to put through the special national
convention of the United Mine Work
ers an Endorsement of the Illinois
strike failed today when President
Lewis ruled every motion to that ef-
felt out~of order.
Frank Hayes of Illinois, vice presi-
dent, created a sensation by declar-
ing it was on the brink of financial
ruin and was facing the crisis of its
existence.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
MISS ELKINs NOT IN FRANCE

PARIS, Aug. 1s.-The report pub
lisheded in L'Eclair that Miss Katherin
Elkns and her mother had arrived in
Paris from Baden Baden and We're stay
ing at a hotel here under assumed
names is not correct Mrs. Elkins ana
her daughter are not expected to arrive
In France until Monday
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
MAKES WORLDS REcoRD

LANARK, Aug. 13.-James Radley,
the English aviator, today flew one mile
in Al 2-5 seconds on a Bleriot mono
plane. This is a worlds record for
speed.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
TWENTY HURT IN COLLISION

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 14-Twenty per
sons were hurt. three fatally. when q
switch engine struck crowded street
car at 1:45 this morning. Several oe
the injured were women. and all, SO
far as known, are residents OF St.
Louis
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
Why the District Attorneys Office
Shows Such Enormous EXtrava-
gance of Expenditure
Feeding Walter Parker's Political Lambs
At the Public Expense

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DISTRICT ATTORNEYS STATEMENT
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Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
INDEX OF
HERALD'S NEWS
TODAY
FORECAST

FORECAST
Los Angeles and Viclnity-Fair Sunday
somewhat warmer; light south wind. MAXI
mum temperature yesterday 10 degrees
minimum, 55 degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
COAST

Freckled- faced outlaw defies efforts of
Couer d'Alene officers to capture him.
Section l. PAGE 8
Forest fires threaten cities in north
west, creating panic, Section l, PAGE 8
Warrant is issued for arrest of graft
prosecuting detective. Section 1. PAGE .
Four hundred bathers enjoy night swim in
ocean at Venice while searchlights play
on waters Section 2, PAGE 10
Eagle attacks woman who tries to save pet
cat in camp at Lytle Creek.
Sactiop pAcE N
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
SOUTH CALIFORNIA

Workmen make remarkable record in
repairs on Jetty at Long Beach.
Section 2. PAGE {
Hoosiers assemble at Redondo Beach in
their annual outing. Section 2. PAGE
Revive agitation in Pasadena for Lincoln
avenue line. Section O. PAGE 10
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
FOREIGN

Flood in Toxic makes thousands of
homeless people face starvation.
Section l. PAGE
Canalejas, premier OF Spain. explains his
stand IN trouble with church.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
LOS ANGELES

Great problem of supplying big city with
water Is solved. Section g. PAGE 4
Station C postoflce on Los Angeles street
is open for business. Section 3, PAGE 4
Big brick company locates new plant at
Section 3, PAGE, 2
Operators to drill 1Soo-foot well on Crown
Oil property. Section 1, PAGE IL
One hundred and fifty members of the
Presbyterian Brotherhood and their fami-
lies have picnic in Eastlake park.
Section 2, PAGE Z
Tennessee society holds annual picnic in
Indian village. Section 2. PAGE Z
Mrs. J. t. Rymal after battle with mad
dened deer that charged her baby is
rescued by Mrs. Knapke in Indian village.
Section 1, PAGE 1
Lincoln Roosevelt league Is making hard
fight to prevent nomination of Judge Mel
win to succeed himself. Section l, PAGE II
City council grants permission for use of
Wilmington city hall as high school,
Section q PAGE L
Court grants Mrs. Mary F. Pyatt divorce
regardless of husbands Biblical quota
tions. Section 2. PAGE IL
Colonel Weinstock and Attorney Wheeler
deliver stirring addresses to voters In
Blanchard hall and close Lncoln-Roose-
welt campaign. Section l. PAGE II
Discredted machine Democrats secretly
plan to write in names of Republicans
and defeat Good Government.
Section 1. PAGE 3
Editorial and Letter Box. Section /, PAGE s
Politics. Section l. PAGE 9
Sports. Section 2. PAGES As
Markets and financial Section 2, PAGE II
Automobiles. Section 2, PAGES la
Theaters Section 4, PAGE 8
San Diego specials Section 4, PAGES III
City brevities. Section 1.PAGE Q
Oil and mining. Section g. PAGE 8
Real estate. Section g. PAGES 1-2 AND 4
Society, clubs and music.
Section 8, PAGES 10-11
American woman's league. Section 3. PAGE IL
Art notes. Section 3, PAGE II
Fraternal and secret orders.
Section 8, PAGE 8
Shipping. Section O. PAGE II
Building permits. Section 8. PAGE 4
CLASSIFIED advertising. Section 3, PAGES 5-s
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
ABOUT THE DISTRICT ATTORNEYS STATEMENT

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Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
EASTERN

Rev DR.. Mathews declares New York is
best behaved of large cities
Section 3. PAGE +.
Street strikers in Columbus. Ohio
suspected OF attempts to destroy car
barns with dynamite. Section /. PAGE !
Mayor Gaynor of New York passes sat-
sfactory day at hospital and sur
geons hopeful of his recovery.
Section 1. PAGE
Roosevelt evinces great interest in re-
ported downfall of Cannon and Bal
linger. Section /. PAGE Z
New York clearing house banks show
increase In proportionate cash re-
serve. Section 2. PAGE 6
State insurance commissioners to talk
to National Fraternal congress, which
meets in Detroit beginning August
15 Section 1. PAGE 10
wall street develops quiet strength and
prices generally advance.
Section 2. PAGE IL
Ralph De Palma falls to defeat George
Robertson In match race at Brighton
Beach. Section 2. PAGE /
President Taft to set keynote OF Re-
publican campaign in speech to Ma
tional League of Republicans Clubs
Section 2. PAGE
Governor OF Ohio clamps lid on race ,
track gambling at Cleveland.
Section 2. PAGE 3
I.owell observatory sights comet discovered
by Metcalf. Section l, PAGE 8
witnesses in Gore Investigation declare
poverty menaces Indians. Section l. PAGE 6
Shortage in Maine bank charged to man
who has been treasurer fifty years.
Section 2. PAGE s
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-10
.DIadd dEinls
- - and the Clock The ssss.i jumped
The Ga; ~ RI.
and the Clock

IDDlEs besan daddy
tonight am going
A In the hall OF father's
tall and even when tlnepe
be 100 old They
that often used 20
and mo slowly
beds upstairs ~
Many time Riddles have heard
and mother fright
sleeping soundy
din from
mother down thinking
house NIL the windows
Of the
noise: mnpetyrmp jnse1ang
dve times and make
&" For lands sake
Why old clock
But do CAREFUL cautioned
hidden there
If they it will be bad for them said
from. its hooks fireplace
Bang Bump whr.r: Ding! Ding
8 d5ont: -
y. You
the rascal Indeed there two
aud big after the
around the room he found md Then
found that the rat had
have had fine home there 81 pnss hadn't gone infer him
they had made that made think
II except the She
she ddsnot
near the clock again Father for that'
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-10

Once more Fairmont shows its abil.
ity to do big things for itself. The
awarding OF the contract for the fine
new NJ. E. church to the firm of Hol-
bert and Spedden is compliment to
the firm and compliment to the city.
When 1t becomes recognized that Fair.
mont builders are as good as the coun.
try affords we won't need to go hunt!
ing all over creation to find somebody
to build our churches. courthouses,
school houses, city halls and other
such structures. We are glad to learn
that local men are to build the new
NJ. E. Church.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-08-10
ANOTHER DENIAL

Once more father" Elkins pleads
Ignorance of the love affairs OF Miss
Catherine II she has any. Accord.
ing to an interview published in New
York Senator Elkins said he was quite
positive that there was nothing at all
In the cabled reports about the Duke
and his daughter. He said Mrs. Ell.
ldns and Miss Catherine had been
in the northern part of Germany for
the formers health and so far as he
knew there had been no meeting be-
tween the two adding that he was
sure he would know II there>was. 1t
docs seem strange that the newspa-
ypers can't let the love affairs of peo.
fple alone and 1t seems stranger still
that they would manufacture stories
when there is no love affair. Sena.
Sltor Elkins some months ago said there
was nothing in the report of the en-
xagement OF Duke Abruzzi and his
daughter, he now reiterates that the
recent stories are fabricatlons but the
newspapers don't seem willing to ac-
Gent the Senator's statement. II the
Duke and Miss Catherine should be
engaged and royalty had waved all
objection and the wedding day should
tbe announced some OF these days,
then the newspapers which have been
40 insistent you'd have a pretty good
ijoke on papa Elkins. At any rate,
Sthere are a lot of people who will
keep wondering what is going 10 hap
men so long as the Duke ana MISS
Catherine are unmarried, II that is
forty years. There is no accounting
, for the curiosity of some people.