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Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25
WEARS STOLEN SUIT,
STRIPPED IN COURT
Confessed Thief Almost Sent to Refornatory
in Barrel Suit

most He's wearing my best suit right
now"
"Ah!" said the court, "but you would
not have the defendant start for Ell
mira in this weather without clothes?"
That's his affair."" responded Talimo.
'I want my clothes back. The law
says that l may have them"
your Interpretation of the law is
correct" said the court, "but I don't
know what | can do for you in such a
case as this"
IF he was wearing one Of the other
suits I wouldn't mind it so much,' said
Talimo, but it makes me angry to see
him Haunting my best suit before my
face. ] want it back"
No amount of argument could induce
Talimo to relent. So Judge Malone
referred him to Assistant District At
torney Delehanty. Mr.. Delehanty
pleaded with Tallmo without avail. He
reported back to the court:
Your honor. 1 greatly fear that it
will be necessary to send the prisoner
to Elmira in barrel"
After Strada had been stripped in an
ante-room Talimo went away with the
priced suit under his arm. Mr.. Dele
hanty took compassion on Strada and
sent a court attendant to Baxter street
to buy a "hand- down" for SO. The
prisoner put this on and was taken
back to the prison.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25
Stolen ShirtWaist Value
Fixed from Associations

costly
preceding Christmas
hsbee by
Twenty street, polio
file
waist in associations
was on said Mr.. Harrison
t run away? the lieutenant
anything like
what mean a shir know
the "Then think stole it,
That's my theory, Harrison
plausible
the in had this night
poicemen'
This married precinct the
bev can. How idenifed?'
vase cluny pattern on
But the ieuten his bocr
a
of Harlem with which
waiter failed who
would admit a the waist
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25
HOLIDAY CROWDS
JOIN DOWNTOWN
Streets Are Gay with Throng of
Light Hearted Angelenos
Till Early Morning Hours
HOTEL LOBBIES BUSY PLACES
FaShionabIeS and Workingmen
Rub Elbows at the AIexan-
dria'S Christmas Tree
HOTEL LOBBIES BUSY PLACES

Old Kris Kringle was kept waiting
into the wee sma' hours of this morn
ing before the streets were swept bare
of holiday throngS and he dared drive
his reindeer band over the city without
fear of detection.
All yesterday thousands Of persons
packed the shopping and business dis
triCts of the city, intent on making
their last purchases, and the street
railways were taxed to the limit.
Toward evening the crowds in the
downtown district increased and the
streets became congested on many of
the principal corners. Incoming trains
from all points in the southwest and on
the coast, as well as in the San Joaquin
valley had dumped their thousands
into the city. The restaurants and
theaters were quickly filled as 8 o'clock
drew near, and these for time relieved
the congestion, although later the
crowds again increased.
The lobbes of the hotels, which were
decorated in holly and smilaX, were the
headquarters for cheerful gatherings.
At the Alexandria a Christmas tree
was unveiled and a vested choir gave
u concert. crowds attended, in which
the social elect rubbed elbows With
Workingmen and their families.
The night was notable for gatherings
institution in the city. The cafes were
filled to OVer1oWing.
1t was a night of revclry and good
cher for Angeenos. and visitors in the
city were affected by the old-time Cal
ifornia spirit and joined in the fun.
Today the county and city jails will
open their larders with abandon and
give their prisoners d Christmas din
ner that with many will live long in
their memories.
Jailers Gallagher and Shand have ar
ranged for the serving of dinner in
which mince pie. sweet potatoes and
cigars form a prominent part on the
bill of fare, something which the or
binary prison fare is devoid of.
Police Judge Williams let dowl the
bars at University police station yes
terday and discharged eight "drunks'
who were about to be sentenced. Like
wise the officers on their beats passed
them up" last night to save 'em for
Christmas day"
The churches and theaters are pre-
pairing for big crowds today, and the
beaches look for many visitors.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25
GOTHAM CHRISTMAS RUSH
BREAKS POSTAL RECORD
40,00O.000 Pieces of Mail Han
died in City in a Day

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-While late
Christmas shoppers We're surging
through the crowded, sloppy streets
of the retail district in a pouring rain
today Uncle Sans mail men We're busy
delivering what is said to be the big
gest Christmas mail ever handled by
the local postoffice.
The general postofiice with its fifty
branch stations was the real holiday
storm center, it being calculated that
upward of 40,000000 pieces Of mail
We're being handled.
Records were broken Also it is be-
lieved in the volume of Christmas mail
received this year. The calculation -
that more than 20.000,000 letters and
postcards and about $4,000 pieces of
the lower classes of mail were brought
here in the q $50 sacks carried by the
five late arriving transatlantic liners.
Great quantities of this mail passed
through the New York city offices and
We're forwarded to various parts of the
country.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25
INSURRECTOS DYNAMITE
AND BURN R. R. BRIDGES

Ell PASO. Tex, Dec. 24.-Supt
George Rut1edge and a force of men
left on a special train today for the
south to repair the damage to bridges
on the Eel Paso & Northwestern line
where insurrectos had burned or dy-
namited three bridges after capturing
a train and L ling south with it.
How many more bridges were burned
is not known. Telegraphic Communi-
cation has been restored only to Guz-
man, and three bridges We're destroyed
that far south.
When the train sent south yesterday
returned last night the passengers re-
ported that a short way out of Juarea
an insurgent boarded the train and
informed them bridges We're burned
out and that the train should turn
back, or at least run cautiously. He
said the insurrectos di not wish any
body to come to harm.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25
WATCHMAN lNVADES HOME;
SHOOTS WIFE AND HUSBAND
Woman Dying from Wound In
fIicted by Former Lodger

SAN JOSE, Dec. 24.-This morning
at 10 o'clock Chris Bitel. night
watchman at George Herbertt trult
lrier. entered the house of James
Thornton at 1862 East street and opened
fire with a revolver on Thornton and
his wife, who had been married but
few days. Bitel emptled the weapon
and hastily reloading continued to tlre
first at one and then at the other
Thornton managed to procure his own
gun, and emptied it at Bitel, but with
out effect. Btel then hurried away,
but was arrested shortly afterward.
OF the eight shots fired by Bitel two
struck Thornton in the neck and leg
and three found lodgment in Mrs
Thornton's body, one in the neck, one
in her shoulder and one in the leg. She
probably will die, but Thornton will
recover. Bitel had boarded with Mrs
Thornton before she was married to
Thornton, and it is presumed jealousy
was the, cause of his attack on the
couple He is in jail.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25
MAN FIRES SHOT IN HEAD
AS HE PHONES TO WOMAN
WouId-Be Suicide Wells Reason
for Act

NEW YORK. Dec. 24.-After firing a
bullet into his head. John Rice propped
himself on his elbow on the floor, and,
calling for the telephone receiver, calm
ly resumed q conversation he had been
holding with n young woman at the
other end of the line.
you should see me now, Ray he
said. I'm an awful mess
This episode took place in the Chat
ham club early today, Rice was sit
ting with several friends, when sud
denly he jumped up and went to the
telephone.
"Is that you. Ray?" he inquired when
the ring was answered. and then after
he had the reply he said:
I'm going to do it,
With that he pulled a revolver from
his pocket, and placing the muzzle ct
his ear fired. Rice dropped to the
floor and resumed his telephone con-
versation.
1t was said at the hospital that he
had an even chance for life. He would
not say why he tried to kill himself.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25
CHARITY PLAYS SANTA AT
BETHLEHEM INSTITUTE
Clothing, Books and Presents
Distributed Among Poor

Yesterday was a strenuous day at Bethlehem
institute on Vlgnes street. From early morn
ing till after dark wagons, automobiles mes
senger boys and donors in person discharFed
boxes barrels and nondescripts OF every S'Ne
ana ebano containing toys. food. clothing,
books and a great assortment OF articles to be
distributed to the poor OF the neighborhood.
While there were many joyful givers' prob
ably the greatest was the stan Oh the first
Nnttonal hank For a number Of years they
have given with an open hand TO the charity
work Of the institute, and each Christmas eve
send many toys and much clothing, not by
the singles but by the dozens.
An dav the WORKERS were busy distributing
+ba donutions over the noighborhood, and
many homes were made happy through the
generosity Of others.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25
lDITAROD'S WINTER YIELD
OF GOLD NOW HALF TON
Camps Cleanup Drawn Across
Ice by Dogs

SEWARD. Alaska, Dec. 24.-Half q
ton of gold was brought out over the
trail on dog sleds by a party of five.
miners who arrived from the Iditarod
district Yesterday. The gold represents
the camps cleanup since the close of
navigation for the winter. The gold
will be sent to the government assay
office at Seattle.
Members of the party say the trail
is not yet we'll worn, making hard
work for heavy laden dog teams.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25
TABLES TURNED ON
AMERICAN DUCHESS
AccuSer Seeks to Quit ProSeCu-
ton of D'AuIbyS, but Case
Is Continued
NOBLEWOMAN FLEES TOURS
SympathieS of the Fashionable
French Throng All Turn
to Defendants
VOBLEWOMAN FLEES TOURS

TOURS, France, Dec. 24.-The series
of sensations that has enliYened the
trial OF Count and "Countess" RAUL
by de Gatigny reached a climax today
when the Duchess of Choseul- Prasln,
formerly Mrs. Charles Hamilton Paine
of Boston, abandoned her accusations
that D'Aulby and his wife had con-
spired to sWindle her out Of $500, 900 in
the sale of spurious paintings.
As the duchess lawyers walked out
of the court room the crowd of spec
tators stood amazed, wondering what
would be the next move in the strange
case.
NJ. Bernard, for the defense. asked
the public prosecutor to stop the pro-
ceedings, but this was refused, and the
trial continued.
The evidence was concluded during
the day, whereupOn an adjournment
was taken until January ., when the
arguments probably will be held.
The withdrawal of the duchess the
oretically Weakens, If it does not de-
stroy, the foundation for the prosecu-
tiOn. 1t is understood she was actu-
ated by the conclusion of private
agreement concerning the disposition OF
the letters that D'Aulby said had been
written by Mrs. Paine, and by the be-
VIZ
as a result, largely of the incident of
yesterday, when Carrier Bellouse, the
expert called by the prosecution, was
forced to admit under examination that
ne was under indictment for maintain,
ing a gambling establishment In Paris.
Defense CLAIMS PLOT
In today's examination the defense
sought to prove the existence of plot
to ruin D'Aulby. His London lawyer
Behrend, who had possession of the
duchess alleged letters, testified that
he had been constantly shadowed and
that an attempt had been made TO
break into and rob his office. He added
that he had seen a letter written by
Paine in which the American confirmed
the picture contract with d Aulby.
AS the court adjourned there were
some cries of Long live D'Aulby!'
When the duchess instituted her suit
against the d'Aulbys, charging they
had swindled her out of 100000 in con-
nection with the sale of pictures, al
legged to be spurious, she brought an
expert to court who ridiculed the sup
posed masterpiece and assailed the
character of dAulby.
Yesterday business and professional
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25

nine floor to witness the annual un-
yelling of the hotels Christmas tree,
glitterng in it's trimmings and daz-
zlng in the brightness of its electric
lights.
Shortly after S o'clock st. Paurs
pro-cathedral choir, under the direction
of Ernest Douglas, and assisted by the
Hotel Alexandria's Vienna Artists or
chestra, under the direction of Arthur
Tandler. rendered a number of selec-
tions. They were heartily applauded.
The lobby and cafe OF the Hotel
Hayward was appropriately decorated
for the season in smilax and holly
wreaths and over the large fireplace
I'm the cafe stockings had been hung
filled with candy and nuts.
Many Of the other hotels in the
downtown section decorated their lob
bies for the occasion.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25
LITTLE LOST BOY FREEZES
TO DEATH NEAR HIS HOME
Coroner's Jury BIameS Parents
for NegIecting Search

GRA4 } FORKS, N. D., Dec. "a
That the infant son of Michael OFT of
Richardson, n. D., froze to death as
the result of his parents neglect was
the verdict of the coroner's jury that
investigated the case today. A sister,
4 years old who was with the boy,
probably VII die.
The children disappeared from the
house about noon and it was evening
before neighbors were called to help
search for them. They We're found at
the rear of their home, one dead and
the other with her legs frozen from the
knees down and both arms frozen.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25
BRYCE SAILS FOR U. S.

LONDON, Dec. 24-James Bryce,
British ambassador to the United
States, and Mrs. Bryce sailed for New
York on the Cedric today, They We're
accompanied by w. G. c. Gladstone,
grandson of William Ewart Glad
stone, who will pass six months in
Washington as an honorary attache to
the British embassy.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25
CUBAN PRISONERS FREED

HAVANA, Dec 24.-Gen. IIvaristo
EstenoZ. the negro leader and seven
teen other negroes who were arrested
last spring charged with cOnspiring
against the government, were released
today, the court having found no evil
dence of conspiracy against them.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25
SAN FRANCISCO WOMAN
WEEDS JAPANESE AT RENO
Visiting Clergyman Refuses to
Witness Ceremony

RENO, New Dec 24-H. n. Ire
kawa. the san Francisco Japanese, and
Miss l.. \. Frederick, also of san Fran
CISCO were married last evening in this
city by Rev. w. S, Kelly of the First
Methodist church, The marriage was
witnessed by members of the pastors
family.
Rev. Brewster Adams of the Baptist
church, who was visiting Rev, Mr.
Kelly, refused to be a witness to the
ceremony.
Immediately after the ceremony Ire
kawa and his bride left for the coast.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25
MoIssANT CIRCLES OVER CITY

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 24.-For for
ty-six minutes apd ten seconds today
John b. Moissant. the aviator circled
this city in his lift horse power Be-
riot monoplane. Going as high as 800
feet he later executed glides and cir
cles over tho business district at a
height varying from 5000 to 1000 feet,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25
GIVES CHRISTMAS
FREEDOM TO PRISONERS

Police Judge Williams played santa Claus
on his bench at the University police station
court yesterday when he lot down the bars
and gave liberty to eight sorry looking
"drunks'' who stood up for sentence
Consequently there are no prisoners at the
University station to revei in the luxury Of
ian dinner, but Judge Williams feels that ms
calendar will be fun again tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25
AUToIsTs AID MAIL MEN

DENVER, Dec. 24,-Four private
automobiles were used today in the de-
livery of Christmas packages on Capt.
tol Hill. A business man started the
innovation by prOffering his automo-
bile, with a chauffeur. to a heavily
laden mail carrier whom he saw leav-
ing the branch postoffce, and others
soon followed this example.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25
CHOIR CAROLS TO CROWD
IN LOBBY OF ALEXANDRIA
smiIax and Holly Garland Corri-
dorS of Hotels

The fifth annual Christmas festival
of the Alexandria hotel was held in its
marble lobby last night
A large holiday crowd, together with
the guests of the house. crowded into
the corridors and packed the mezza-
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25
BARK STRANDED; CREW SAVED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-The Nor
wegian bark Spero, with a crew of
twelve men, stranded off Hatteras
beach, North Carolina, early today All
on hoard were saved.
The Washington times., 1910-06-07

Is a deceptive disease
thousands have 70 and
don't know g. Tyou want
good results you can
The Washington times., 1910-06-07

for a period specified in the section
to enable It TO complete such investiga-
ton That bill. however. provides that
the act shall take effect and be in force
only from and after the expiration of
sixty DAYS after its passage.
He Favors the Shippers.
This provision II allowed 20 remain
in the bill would enable carriers, be
tween the time of the enactment of the
bill and the time Of its taking effect. TO
file increases in rates which would be-
come effective at the expiration OF thir-
" days and remain in effect and be
collected from the public during the
tendency of proceedings 70 review
them, whereas If the bill be made to
take effect Immediately, such investi-
cation will have 10 be made before
the public is called upon TO pay the in
creased rates.
I therefore recommend that this lat
ter provision be modified by provid-
ing that at least section OF the Senate
amendments 10 the bill, which is the
section authorizing the commission to
suspend the going into effect Of in
creases in rates until after due investi-
baton. shall take effect immediately
upon the passage Of the act
w. K TAFT.
The White House. June :. 1910"
The Washington times., 1910-06-07
Statistics for Part of Fiscal
Year Point to Record
Results.
ADDED EXPENSES
WILL CUT IT DOWN
Officials Will Make Point That
Larger Expenditures Offset
Advantage.

The accompanying statistics are TAX,
en- from the reports OF the Interstate
Commerce Commission and are of es-
pecial interest at this time as showing
whEt the earnings Of the American rail-
ways have been in the past FIVE years.
The figures for operating revenues and
expenses and net operative revenues
for the years ending June 80. 1906. 1907,
1908, and 1903. were compiled By the In
terstate Commerce Con- mission from
the annual reports OF the railroads. The
figures for the first eight months 90 1910
were taken by a representative Of The
Times from the monthly reports Of the
railways 10 the Interstate Commerce
Commission. The reports for tie last
four months are not yet available
II will be noted that the net operat-
ing revenue for the year ending June
30, 1907. was more than : 5000. 600.
This was the most prosperous year
American railways had ever had. Then
came the panic OF 1907, and that year,
ending June 80, 1908. net operating
revenues fell on more than $780,
600, OnO.
Revenues Climb.
The figures show, however that net
operating revenues climbed back 20
within about Sc 100000 Of 1907. the
year after the panic. that ending June
30. 1909 It Will be noted further that
the first eight months OF tie fiscal
year 1910 show an increase over the
corresponding months OF 1909 OF about
100000.
Estimating operating revenues and
expenses for the last four months Of
this year as half Of the first eight
months, or carrying the year out pro-
portiOnately, the net operating reve-
nues for 1910 are found 10 be Ss67.-
515.s7O. an increase Of nearly 1927. O0O.-
900 over the banner year Of history,
1907.
The railway officials, however. argue
that the increases in wages recently
granted will run up the operating eX-
penses during this last four-mOnth
period Of 1910 70 a point that VIII ma
terially cut down this estimated net
operating revenue. and that IN the com
ing year these wage increases will
greatly reduce the difference between
operating receipts and operating ex-
Must Explain
When the railways file their notices
Of increased freight rates-as II is now
understood they will do after the new
rate law goes into errect-they VIII be
Under the necessity Of explaining IN a
( convincing way 20 the Interstate Com
merce Commission why the increases
| are necessary in the face OF the stead
I iIy mounting, net, operating revenues
! BY tEat time the Interstate Com
merce Commission probably will be "a
! possession Of the railways reports for
/ the fun twelve months up 10 June 80
1910. Then, but not until then, will Il
] be possible TO ascertain exactly what
] effect the increased wages have had
/ on net income.
| The figures on the railroads earn
ings and the wage increases viii be
| among the chief factors considered by
| TIE Interstate Commerce Commission
| I'm deciding whether increases in rate.
are Justihable.
The Washington times., 1910-06-07
TAFT HOPES TO WIN
NEW VICTORY TODAY
OVER THE RAILROADS

Confronted with the prospect that the
Administration Will test the application
Of the Sherman antitrust law to traf-
fc agreements II the railroads persist
in trying TO hurry rate increases into
effect, the twenty-four Western lines
recently enjoined by Judge Dyer, OF
Missouri. have agreed 10 withdraw all
increased rates which they have fled
with the Interstate Commerce Com
mission since May 7.
They have agreed further 70 submit
the proposed increases 10 the Inter
state Commerce Commission under She
new law in order that that body may
pass on their reasOnableness
In return. President Taft has assured
the railroads that the suit begun before
Judge Dyer 10 enjoin the increases aid
to dissolve the Western Trunk Line
Committee traffic agreement will or
dropped. when the roads have complied
with the conditions named
The action OF the Western roads will
be followed. IL IS believed BY similar
action on the part Of the Eastern roads
and the roads in Central Traffic Associa-
ton territory; that is, east Of the Mis-
sissippi and north Of the Ohio.
VIII Stop Turmoil.
As the net result OF all this, there will
be a cessation OF trouble and turmoil
The Washington times., 1910-06-07
EMPLOYEES
ARE ENTERTAINED

Delegates Of the American Institute Of
Banking from many Eastern cities. who
are on their way 10 the annual cOnven-
ton Of the association at Chattanooga,
were entertained by the Washington
chapter yesterday with trips around the
city and 10 Mount Vernon
AT 10 o'clock the visitors were received
by President Taft. after which they
were received BY Vice President Sher-
man al the Capitol, where luncheon was
served Speaker Cannon addressed them
shortly afterUard.
A dinner at the Commercial Club last
night wound I'D the entertainments. and
the visitors, augmented by the Washing
ton delegates. left on the 10 o'clock train
for Chattanooga.