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Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-08

FOrty-fifth street, 604 West-Charles
F. Hueksch, owner; II. F. Haas, build
er; one-story flve-room residence;
$1,000.
Lemon Grove avenue and Western
avenue-Mrs. c. L. Odion, 2120 Lemon
Grove avenue, owner and builder; one
story siX-room residence; $2S00.
Fifteenth street, 1749 East-Wheat
Cabinet company, owners and builders;
ones story one-room shed; $3.50.
Hill street. 524 South-T. L. Duque,
owner; Barber Bradley Construction
company. builders; one-story cafe
building; $4,000.
Sixtieth street, 213 East-C. L. Hall,
218 East Ftfty-ninth place, owner ana
builder; one-story five-room resi-
dence; $780,
Sunset boulevard, 2S17-Stella NJ.
Starr, GA Rampant street, owner; c.
Sherwood. builder; two-story eight
room residence; $4,000.
Wiltshire boulevard, 2515-William
e. Hampton, at lot, owner; p. j.
Bolin, builder; alterations of garage,
$500.
Fifty-frst street, 1888 West-Otto Le-
fort, 172 West Thirty-ninth street, own
er and builder; one-story six-room
residence; $500.
Fourth avenue 345O-Preston &
Lewis. 2200 West Thirtieth street, own
er; William Morris, builder; One-story
seven-room residence; $1,000
Highland avenue, 441-Mary G.
Rodgers, 526 West Avenue Fifty-three,
owner and builder; one-story five-room
residence; $4,000.
HollyWood-Union avenue 176 South
George Walters, owner and builder;
one-story one-room garage; $3.50.
Flower street, 4307 South-Rev.
Charles V. LaFontaine, owner; Isler &
Hanson, builder; one-story seven-room
residence; $2400.
Main street, 72S SOUTH. j. Bren-
man. owner; J. Kelch, builder; altera-
tions of building; $500.
WoodIawn avenue, 4306-Los Angeles
Gas company, Gas South Hill street,
owner and builder; alterations of
$3.50.
Eighth avenue and TWenty-fifth
street-Sarah V. Robinsteen, 318 West
street, owner; Ira A.
builder; History 1O-room
residence; $4,000.
Virgil avenue, 1923 North-Same as
above; $4,000
Boulder street, 2S43-W. ]. Robins,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-08
CANDY, VALUE 10 CENTS
CAUSES WOMEN TO WAR
EmbezzIement Case Against Ma
tron at SaWteIle Soldiers
Home Is Dismissed

Because she had not received a
Christmas present of a box of candy
given by an old soldier to the wait
resses at the Soldiers home at Saw
telle, Bernice A. Hartley, who was at
tia time a waitress at the home, swore
out a complaint against Lettie Werner
the matron of the home, charging her
with the embezzlement Of one of the
boxes of candy.
1t appears that the old soldier pre-
sented the matron with six boxes of
candy valued at 10 cents a box, for
The seven mattresses in the home. As
Miss Hartley was the one who failed
to get a box, she charged Mrs. Warner
with embeyzling it.
AS q cons equence she had the COM
plant issued and Mrs. Warner arrest"
ed 1t is thought that her action in the
case was prompted by her desire to
nust Mrs. Warner from her position.
When the preliminary hearing was
held yesterday the small court room
was crowded with old soldiers and
friends Of the warning women.
Deputy district Attorney Hill repre-
scented the county in the case, and
when the facts OF the case were learned
he dismissed it without taking any
testimony.
Miss Hartley declared Mrs. Warner
circulated reports that she stole the
candy, and that her only motive in
prosecuting her was to be Vindicated
for the false remarks.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-08
HlGH-LIVING CRUSADE 1O6
YEARS AGO is DISCLOSED
Documents Unearthed at Butler,
Pa, Tell of Protest

An interesting commentary on the
present agitation on the high cost of
living is presented by the unearthing
of some old documents in a Pennsyl-
vania town. A recent dispatch to the
Hazeltown (Pa) Herald from Butler,
the county seat of the county of the
same name in Pennsylvania, says:
Records yellow with the century's
age were unearthed in the office of
Clerk of Courts Robert NJ. Mcfarland
today which show that a high cost of
living crusade was in progress as early
as 1904,
"a document filed with Judge Moore
In that year is signed by 100 citizens,
petitioning the court to set a stipulated
price on provisions for man and horse
and on liquor in the taverns of the
county.
"The petitioners prayed for redress
and asserted: 1T is the consensus of
opinion that 25 cents for a meal Of
victuals and 10 cents for a half pint of
whisky is an eXtortion, as whisky has
been purchased for 40 cents a gallon.
pork from 8 to cents a pound and
flour for 50 a hundredweight."
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-08
APPLIES FOR INSURANCE
AS FIRE ALARM SOUNDS
Small Blaze in City Building Ex-
tinguiShed with Little
Damage Done

Just as Charles L. wilde chief deputy city
clerk, was making out emergency requsi-
tion for fire insurance for the city hall yes
terday morning, the alarm of fire was sounded
in the city building, and before Mr. Wilde
could dot his rs and cross his rs the
fire engines were changing at the door.
The fire a small blaze in the basement
which STARTED in a pile OF old rubbish. prob
ably from spontaneous combustion, and no
damage done outside OF destroying the
rubbish and charring the woodwork slightly
Before the fire department responded bucket
brigade Of employees IN the basement put out
tho flames.
It was the prompt action of city employees
that prevented a serious blaze
One Of the insurance policies expires April
II. and City Clerk Lelande has notified his
chief deputy, Mr. Wilde. to make out an
emergency order for the money the first thing
yesterday morning. Mr.. Wilde had just sat
down to his desk, about $3.50. and was draw
ing the requisition when the alarm OF fire
sounded. While the blaze small there
was much smoke, the fire smoldered under
the rubbish, and people who saw It thought a
serious blaze was in progress.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-08
HOFFMAN LOSES SUIT
AGAINST P. E. RAILWAY

The suit of II. P. Hoffman, an ac-
tion for $41,500 damages against the
Pacific Electric company for injuries
he is alleged to have sustained by be-
ing struck by one of the companys
cars near Bairdstown over year ago
while riding in an auto in which his
wife was killed at the time. was given
into the hands of a jury in Judge
Moss court late yesterday afternoon,
and late last night the jury returned
a verdict in favor of the railway. The
case has been on trial nearly a week
and has aroused much interest, in
view Of the fact that second action
is to follow for $4,000 for the death
of the plaintiffs wife.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-08
MOTORIST SAVES GIRL BUT
ENDANGERS HIS OWN LIFE

Turning his motor car suddenly to avoid
running down a little girl endangered the
life Of w II. Faust at Vermont avenue and
Twenty street early last evening. Faust
was driving north on Vermont, and as he
reached Twenty-hfth he turned out to pass
load of hay AT the same moment a
little girl was crossing the street In front
Of the team and Fausts car was almost upon
her before he saw the danger. He veered
suddenly into Twenty-hfth street. missed the
girl. but brought his car up with bump
against the curb and telephone guy wire
Faust was injured slightly. and his car was
damaged, the front wheels collapsng and the
body being nearly demolished.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-08
RANCHER BORROWS PLoW;
is ARRESTED FOR THEFT
Petty Larceny Charge Dismissed
When Situation Is Explained

Mr.. Bacon, a rancher, thought he
was only borrowing as usual when he
went over to Neighbor Mathewson's
place and took a disc harrow. He was
arrested on a charge of petty larceny
preferred by Mrs M. II. Olmstead,
who had bought the ranch unknown
to Neighbor Bacon.
When Mrs. Olmstead went to look
for the plow it was missing and later
located at Bacon's. She had Bacon ar
rested.
When Bacon was taken before JUS
tice Summerfield yesterday to be ar
raigned on the charge he explained
the situation and the charge was dis
missed.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-08
POLICE CHARGE MAN WITH
NOVEL THEFT OF SHOES

3. Williams was charged by the police yes
terday with procuring a pair of shoes with
out paying for them. and is now in the city
Jail It is alleged that Williams entered
local shoe store when It was crowded with
shoppers. coolly selected a pair OF shoes,
discarded the old pair and donned the new
in the presence of the busy clerks, who
thought he was a customer. It was not
until he had reached the street that police
man of the traffic squad notified and he
placed under arrest The old shoes were
tucked away in his coat
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-08
DOCTOR ON TRIAL

The trial of DR. Galen r. HlclIok
charged with performing a criminal op-
GRAFTON, began before Judge Davis of
the criminal court yesterday afternoon
An effort was made to postpone the
trial in view Of the fact that the prin-
cipal witness, Jennie Slade, has fled
from the county and is believed to be
somewhere in Texas. A continuance
was refused and the case will be re-
SUNG d this morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-08
CASE SUBMITTED TO JURY

Following a trial which has been in
progress for more than a week in Judge
Hutton's court, the suit of Mrs. Annie
e. Bastow against Frank E. Hayward
to recover $4500, which she alleges he
secured by undue influence from her
brother, who died recently was sub
mitted to the court late yesterday af
ternoon. An early decision is expected
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-08
RAILROADS REPORT PROSPERITY

1t was stated in railway circles yesterday
that not only is passenger traffic at its height
but that Los Angeles freight depots now are
handling a record amount Of incoming and
outgoing freight Tho Santa Fe has been
compelled to increase its force Of contracting
agents to handle its business here, and the
Southern Pacific reports It is almost unable
10 handle the freight now coming IN, the
bulk of which increased so suddenly that the
road unprepared. Extra clerical help has
been engaged and additional men put TO
load and unload the cars.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-08
CELEBRATES; SCALP LAcERATEp

While celebrating the anniversary Of his
birth yesterday Charles A. Glenn, a Scotch
man, 45 years old, living at 1907 Budlong ave-
nue. attempted to do the Highland fling on
Central avenue, near Fifth street. before an
admiring throng Of friends, and fell to the
pavement, receiving a severe laceration Of
the ccap Glenn was treated at the receiv-
ing hospital and later removed to his home
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-08
WILL GO WITH sHERIFF

A. d. Hudspeth. wanted in Bowie,
Tex, on a cotton swindling charge
involving $4,000. told the police yes
terday that he would waive all extra
dition rights and was ready to return
to Bowie in company with Sheriff
Brawley, who arrived yesterday from
the south for his prisoner. BraWley
however, will wait until the arrival of
extradition papers that are on their
way here.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-08
JUDGE TAKES SUIT

The suit of S. M. Huber against
Charles NJ. and George w. Stimson to
collect $1626.65 he alleges is due him for
work on the ranch of the defendants
was submitted to Judge Conrey yester
day afternoon following long trial.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-08
Morgan, Walls & Morgan

Architects, will have moved, and viii
be ready for business in their new
offices, lila Walter p. Story Bldg.
Monday morning, April II. Same tele-
phone numbers as before
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-08
Prizes OPEN TRUNKS; STEALS

Roy A. Grothe, 229 East Fifth street. reported
to the police yesterday that sneak thief had
entered his apartments, prled open his trunk
a. stolen valuable meerschaum pipe, sew
eral suits of clothes and dozen necktias.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-08
BUILDING PERMITS

Following are the permits issued
since the last publication of the list,
and classified according to wards:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-09-19

Chica go, Sept. Ex-senator Hepburn.
bers of the senatorial committee which
is to investigate the election of Sena-
tor Lorimer, was the first member Of
the committee to arrive today in pre-
paration for committee sessions, sched-
uled to begin tomorrow. Chairman
Burrows, senator from Michigan, is ex-
pected to arrive tonight with the
others of the committee.
The resolution under which the COM
mittee Of senators is to act grants
greater powers Of Investigation than
would obtain in a criminal trial. The
committee is empowered to summon
witnesses and administer oaths and is
also In position to punish for contemp
any witness who neglects to obey the
summons Testimony which would
not be admissible in court can be
placed before the committee. which is
to consider all the facts relative to
the election of Lorimer.
To Question "Jackpotters."
The resolution under which the COM
mittee is to act specifically directed
the senator's to report to the senate
whether in the election Of William Lor-
liner as senator Of the United States
from the state OF illinois, there were
used or employed corrupt methods or
practices
1t is expected that many state legis-
lators who voted for Lorimer will be
summoned as witnesses. particularly
those against whom formal charges of
bribery and conspiracy have been
made. The first session probably will
be executive, to map out program OF
hearings, which will be public when
witnesses are examined. The sessions
are expected to continue for fort
night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-09-19
TRIAL OF GOVERNOR FOR cRiMi-
NAL LIBEL CALLED IN
DISTRICT COURT.
TO SECURE
ACCEPTABLE JURORS
Only Threo Talesmen Examined UP to
Noon-Array of Attorneys Present
But Governor is Not At Opening Ses
sion-Was Busy With Official Dut-

Special To- Times Republican.
Des Moines, Sept l9-The trial OF
b. f. Carroll. under indictment for
criminally lih.eling John Cownle. d.
posed chairman OF the state board Of
control. was commenced In district
court today Judge Howe. who had
been i'll, was able to be present and
start the trial.
Governor Carrot was not present at
the opening. as he had an engagement
to welcome the carpenters to the city
All the array of attorneys for the state
and the defense We're present. The
active work for the state was handled
by Senator Dowoll and for the defense
by James Parsons. The task of secur-
ing "A jury was commenced and three
talesmen only were Namtned by noon
The inquiry IS OF such nature as to
Indicate that II VIII be- very difficult
10 SECURE jurors acceptable.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-09-19
OFFICIAL OF REFINING coMPANYl
TO SERVE EIGHT MONTHS
AND PAY FINE OF 5000.
ELIMINATION OF SUITE
IN uNpERWElGHlNa PROBE
Court Imposes Light Sentence Bscauso
of Hcike's Ago and Accustomed
Mode Of Life-Conviction Procured
Thru Spitxer. Who Turned Stato'a
Evidence-Heike May Appeal.

New York. Sept 1s.-Charles r.
Ueike. former secretary and treasurer
OF the American Sugar Refining Com
pany was sentenced today 10 serve
eight months in tho penitcntiary and
fined $4,000 on conviction OF consplr-
Ing 10 derraud tho government by un-
dcrweighing sugar
In imposing sentence Judge Martin
said that az HeilSc had only been con-
Tcted on one count OF tho indictment.
charging him with aiding conspiracy,
instead OF all six counts. as the Other
defendants had been. and tahin:
Heikes age &c. and his accustomed
mode OF life into consideration. n
would be inclined 10 suspend sentenca
altogether but as punishment must b
inflicted AS example. he could not
follow his personal inclination. Judge
Martin added, and no therefore addcI
an eight months prison sentence to a
So 900 fine
Judge Martin granted a stay OF exc
cutiou OF sentence pending an appeal
TO the United states circuit court OF
appeals Tho court flvcd Heikes bail at
$4,000
elimination of Weighing Frauds.
point in tho federal governments y prose
cutton OF American Sugar Refining Com
pany officials and employees growing
out OF the extensive underwcighlng
frauds on the williamsburg docks OF
the trust brought 70 light by Richard
PARIS famous raid on the docks In
1907. -Four wcighers FOR the company
and Oliver Spitzer. dock boss. were
convicted on the first criminal trial IN
connection with the frauds. and tho
weighcrs arc still serving out hteir SEN
tence OF year Ia the Blackwcli's Is-
land penitentiary. Sp'tzer. who was
sentenced to two years in the Atlanta
penitentlary. was pardoned during the
trial OF HeilSe. Ernest w. Gerbracht.
refinery superintendent. and four minor
! employees OF ths company for conspir-
| acy. He turned states cvidencc and his
| testimony played an importan. part In
! the conviction OF tIeike. Gerbracht and
the checkers. The sugar company
mean while had paid tho government
more than So.o00.oo0 ont OF which It
was shown the customs had been de-
| frauded by the undcrweighing opera
! tious.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-09-19
DEFENDS BIG FLEET
ships Are Cheap Insurance for Unole
ter Canal is Completed.

Seattle Wash. Sept l9-Rear Ad-
miral Evans, retired. who Is in Seattle.
replying to criticism of the expense
of large fleet of warshlps in the Pa
cif1c, asserted that as an Insurance
venture alone. 1t would pay the gov
ernment.
'It has been figured" said he. that
the cost of fleet OF 100 battleships
would not exceed one-tenth OF l per
cent Of the property within the reach
Of twelve inch guns on the Atlantic
coast"
He pointed out that at the beginning
Of the Spanish American war. proper
ty along the Atlantic coast deprecated
In value and houses exposed to the sea
could not be rented at any price. Even
after the Panama canal Is completed
the admiral contends, the United
States should keep a permanent fleet
in the Pacific. He insists the hazard
of ships passing thru the canal during
war would be too great
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-09-19
THE NORTHWEST CONFERENCE
Movement for Ministers Endowment
Fund Given Boost.

Snancer. Sept 19-The movement to
r.isa an endowment fund Of 100000 to
cara for wornout ministers was given
a good boost at a Joint session OF
ministers and laymen attending the
Northwest Iowa Methodist Episcopal
conference. Ministers pledged per
cent of their salaries for five years, and
in this way $4,000 will be raised from
the preachers. and as much more from
the laymen. A subscription OF So,oo0
was announced by Secretary T. S. Bas-
sett from Ira Conger. OF Sac City
About $4,000 is in hand, and other
large subscriptions are expected.
At the Joint session Of the Laymen's
Association and the ministers Saturday
afternoon DR.. Hull, Of Waterloo, made
the f1rsb address. He assumed that the
minister's were being wronged because
salaries had not increased with the cost
Of living.
p. c. Stevenson, of Rockwell City,
claimed that the church is a hundred
years behind the times.
1--WE are spending s35,00O.000 for the
lawyers and s1o.0oo.oOO for the dogs
and $6,O00000 for the preachers" he
said. "The government pensions its
soldiers. the railroads their employees,
but the church neglects its old SER
wants..
Subscriptions were then called for
and o. P. Miller, of Rock Rapids, an
nounced he would be one of five to give
$4,000 each. Ira Conger. Of Sac City.
had already given $4,000. Other
amounts are in sight. j. c. Lockin and
C. H. Lockin, of Aurelia, promised
$1,000 each. O. P. Miller, on behalf OF
a. frierd, promised another $1,000. E..
" Rich nromised $500 Ten preachers
promised S15O each. Most of the
preachers promised 800 or per cent
of their salary for t1ve years. in ali
about $4,000 was subscribed. This
makes orre-half Of the 100000 asked
Tor.
DR.. Macdonald in all probability will
go to Storm Lake in succession to DR..
Nathaniel Pye. Mr.. Macdonald is re-
garded as being a special fit for that
place, and Storm Lake Is to be con-
graduated if it secures him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-09-19
PRESS OF BUSINESS PUTS OFF
ASSIGNMENTS UNTIL LATE.
SUNDAY GREATEST DAY AT
THIS YEARS MEETING.
Bishop Hamilton breaches Splendid
Discourse-MemoriaI Service Held
Splendid Glass Is On Trial For Ad-
mission This Year-Boost for North
west Conference Endowment Fund.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Charles City. Sept. 19.-The Upper
Iowa Conference being held in this city
is progressing very slowly with the
business that must be transacted be-
fore it adjourns. The bishop mas all
nounced that it will probably be late
tonight befo1 the appointments will be
read and adjournment can be taken.
SO late an adjournment has not occurr- :
ed since the semi-centennial confer
ence at Maquoketa held some six years
ago.
Yesterday. of course. was the great
est day of the whole conference ses-
sion. Great crowds came to hear Bish-
op Hamilton preach. His theme was
KNOWING Gods Truth. 1t was a
splendid discourse. The memorial ser
vices were in charge of Rev. w. M
Lemen of Decorah and were In honor
of two Of the old time preachers OF
the conference, Rev. c. L. Garrison and
Rev. III. S. Bargelt and in remembrance
of Mrs. S. C. Freer, Mrs F. Q. Brown
and Mrs. Elias Skinner, wives of Meth
odist preachers.
At the ordination services, Miss EN-
ily M. Fox was consecrated deacon
ness E. A. Baker. c. III. Fort +. .
Seegemiller, and I. Y. Williams We're
ordained deacons and e. L. Bellows,
G. f. Kelley, P. P. Pease. j. A. Young
and H. P. Mcbride were ordained eld-
ers. the conservation anu ordination
being conducted by Bishop Hamilton
and the six distinct superintendents OF
the conference.
Splendid New Class.
The class for admission on trial TINS
wear is the finest from the scholastic
point of view that has Joined the con-
ference in the past ten years. Four
Of the number will. with one years
study. receive their doctor OF philoso-
ply degree.
The present indications now are 1na'
DIR. w. w. Carlton Will become district
sunerintendent of the Davenport dis
trict. and DR.. T. NI. Evans, superin-
tendent of the Cedar Falls district. 1t
also seems quite certain that DR.. Iu-
cius G. Clark will go to the Mason City
church. There are likely to be nc
changes at Cedar Rapids, Vinton, Wa
terloo. Cedar Falls. Marshalltown, Iowa
City. Davenport and Dubuque very
few changes, as was predicted some
time ago. will take place among the
leading churches of the conference.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-09-19
KILLED BY CORN CUTTER
Frank Beal, Farmer Near Delhi, Was
Terribly MansIed and Both Feet Sew
cred When His Team Ran Away
Last Saturday-Died Sunday Night.

Special to Times Republican.
Manchester, Sept. 19.-Frank Deal.
the wealthy and influential Delaware
county pioneer farmer of near Delhi,
who was horribly mangled in a corn
cutter when his team ran away Sat
urday, died Sunday at midnight.
M. Deals feet were both severed
above the ankles and his body
terribly bruised and gashed. He
was 5S years Of age and a member
Of one Of this county's older and better
known families. He was unmarried
and leaves a brother. James, and two
sisters. The tragedy Is widely felt as
one of the most distressing in the his
tory of the county.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-09-19
BRINGS SUIT FOR DAMAGES.
New Dam Near Deoorah Said to Flood
County Roads.

Special to Times Republican.
Decorah, Sept. 19.-The Upper Iowa
Power Company are defendants in
suit for damages brought by the board
Of supervisors of Winneshiek county.
The erection Of their dam in Glen
wood township is raising hob with the
county roads, flooding them and rend
ering two of them unusuable. One
road is covered by twenty feet of water
and another can not be even forded.
Both are old established roads.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-09-19
RUN OUT OF CANS.
Tho Canning Factory at Belle Paine
Compelled to Shut Down.

Special TO Times Republican.
Belle plaine Sept. l9-1he canning
factory has been compelled TO shut
down before all the corn was packed
on account of running out OF cans.
There was enough sweet corn loft In
the fields for several days packing As
1t IS. the pack is the best ever put up
here. and runs considerably over half
n million cans The canning factory
plans to put In an additional line OF
machinery for next season and thus
double It's capacity.