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Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-11
FRENCH To ESTABLISH
BIG COLONY IN MEXICO
Large Tract Near Guadalaiara
Being Inspected for Agri-
cultural Settlements
lsnecial 10 The Herald.D

SAN ANTONIO, Texas. April TO-
Luis Escande, Mexican consul general
at Toulouse, France, and DR.. p. Gra-
cieux, a noted French physician, have
arrived at Guadalajara to look over
several tracts that are to be acquired
for the purpose of settlement by
French agriculturists. Most of the
land now under consideration is located
In the state of Jalisco and is well
watered and fertile
Mr. Escande is acting on behalf of
the Mexican government and a syndi-
cate of French residents in Mexico who
are anxious to increase the French pop
ulation of the country while DR.. Gra-
cieux is the representative of about
1900 French farmers ard gardeners who
intend to settle the land in case health
conditions are good. The colony will
be supported by the Mexican govern
ment and Is not of the usual colonial
ton project variety.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-11
DEMOCRATS PLAN
OPEN DISCUSSION
Los Angeles Delegation Desires
Purpose of Conference
Understood
HEADQUARTERS ARE OPENED
MCNutt to Deliver Address of
Welcome Delegates Are
Arriving
HEADQUARTERS ARE OPENED

The Los Angeles county Democratic
central committee yesterday opened
headquarters in suite 20 Of the Hollen-
beck hotel, preparatory to the arrival
of delegates for the state conference,
4many of whom are expected today.
Chairman Albert NJ. Norton stated
last night that on account of the
nature of the pending conference and
the many reports that have been cir
iculated relative to its object, the DEM
ocratic leaders are anxious that the
public attend the conference to hear
the discussion of the issue involved,
concerning the plans to have the direct
primary law amended so it will be as
the voters demand rather than the
lbungled statute it now Is, serving only
to cast discredit on the direct primary
,princfple. and-drafted and adopted by
its enemies, as ii Was-to prevent the
passage of a true direct primary law,
Esuch as is sought by political reform
Lers.
1t is also desired that the public at
itend the conference for the reason that
lmany vital issues are to be expounded
by the Democratic leaders OF the state.
Including such men as Cyrus f. Nc
mutt, Senator A. Camnetti, Thomas
Prof l.. A. Handley, Walter Mac
Arthur, Frank Gould and other noted
state leaders of Democracy.
1t is expected about one hundred of
THE delegates will arrive today and the
rest tomorrow. Altogether about 800
delegates are expected to attend the
sconference, and during the two days
sessions-Tuesday and Wednesday
an exceptionally interesting political
program has been arranged.
Judge Cyrus f. McNutt of Los An
igeles will deliver the address Of well
come to the visiting delegations and
lexplain the object of the conference
and the matters to be discussed at this
time by the Democrats. who believe
the prospects of their success this year
is the brightest ever, and that the
democratic state candidates as well as
1.-THE candidates in most of the counties,
will be elected by safe margins.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-11
MYSTERY IN SALE OF FOUR
TORPEDO BOATS TO TURKS

BERLIN, April 10.-Considerablt
mystery surrounds the sale of four
frst-class German turbine torpedo
boats-S165, S166. S167 and Sl6S-to the
Turkish government. The boats are
practically ready for delivery from the
Schichau yard at Danzlg. where they
were laid down in 19OS supposedly as
part of the German construction pro-
gram of that year. S166 recently exc
cuted a record run at thirty-six knots
with a full complement of men and
ammunition.
The official announcement Of the
sale alleges that the boats are the
property of the Schichau yard, ana
Describes the transaction as fresh,
gratifying evidence of the German
shipbuilding industrys successful COM
@stition with foreign yardsss.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-11
DEMOCRATS LEAVE
FOR Los ANGELES
San Francisco Delegation and
Twenty CIubmen to Attend
State Conference
PLAN TO FIGHT FOR SEATS
Number of Party viii Arrive To-
day-In Endorsements Are
to Be Withheld
Especial to The Herald)

SAN FRANCISCO, April 10-The
majority of 106 delegates of the San
Francisco Democratic county central
committee who are to attend the state
conference of the party at Los Angeles
this week will leave tomorrow after
noon for the south Twenty members
of the San Francisco Democratic club,
not considered in the selection of the
delegates, will go to Los Angeles and
make an independent fight for seats on
the floor of the convention.
The regular delegates were instruct
ed at the last meeting of the committee
not to support the Endorsement of any
candidate.
The San Francisco delegation to Los
Angeles is composed of the following
men:
Sydney NJ. Van Wyck jr., T. A. Rear
don, Louis II. Mooser Charles w. Fay,
lor, DR.. Thomas b. w. Leland, Theo-
dore A. Bell, DR.. Washington Dodge,
Edmond Godchaux, NJ. j. Hynes, Oscar
Hooks, J. Emmett Hayden Thomas w.
Hickey, Senator Thomas ]. Kennedy,
Charles Edelman, James V. Coleman,
Lawrence j. Dolan, Ralph McLaren.
NJ. c. Hassett. C. II. Henning, Donzel
Stonev A. T. Vogelsang, Barclay Hen
ley John r. Greeley, James H. Sui
llNdns Joseph ~. McA1IeeNN, Wllndill
DoeI, Fred Crosman, William J. O'Day.
Thomas Kelly, John T. Kane. James t.
Mooney, Herman Zimmerman, George
F. Welch. Rudolph Urbias, John T.
Ford, J. Cramer William Mccarthy
Daniel Dulury. James G. Mcclure, VIII
liam Dolan, Thomas Cummfns, John
Surmattei, James Mccormick, Michael
Brown, G.. w. Caffrey, James N Hore.
]. q. Sullivan, Josh Reilly Thomas
Manning. A. j. Renwick, ]. II. Cannon,
f. A. Morrison, Timothy Donovan,
John Tumelty, Frank ]. Monohan, D.
j. McGloin. Ed Hanrahan, Charles
Rohrbacher, George Dawson. Thomas
NJ. Searey II. M. Kelly, Edward Nc
Gettigan, George White, Marcus Kra-
gen, Frank Butler, NJ. E. Kelly, Frank
P. Mccain, Walter Macarthur Charles
w. Meehan. NJ. j. Tierney, Herman
Levy, Alexander Coleman. Bert Schles-
niger. o. K. Gushing, Neil T. Duffy,
James ]. McManus, T. J. Fitzsimmons,
Joseph r. Hayes, Al Vlautin, John p.
Allen. Osgood Putnam, L. T. Duncan,
Frank II. Gould, John p. Murphy, d.
A. White. P. b. Morrissey, John p.
Kenny. Edward I. Coffey, Frank J. Nc
Lane. Samuel f. Regensburger, Frank
w. Horan, Henry r. Monroe. Justus
s. Wardwell, Irving c. Ackerman,
John j. Corbett. D. d. Kearns, Morris
Oppenheim, Charles T. Mccarthy,
Thomas Pinder George Seekamp, David
Capurro Theodore Bacigalupi, Frank
r. Whitcomb. Thomas F. Walsh.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-11
DISCUSS DISPOSITION
Of HISTORIC EYESORE
San Antonio Society to Settle
Controversy Over Old Gran
ary Near Alamo
[sneeial to The Herald.l

SAN ANTONIO, Tex. April 10
What to do with the old granary on
Alamo plaza, a part of mission San
Francisco de Valero, will be decided
at the meeting in this city on April
10 of the Daughters of the Republic of
Texas. The old building adjoins the
Alamo, which was the chapel of the
same mission, and has for some time
been an eyesore. The impression pre-
walls that the organization having the
custody Of the property will cause the
old walls to be razed for the purpose
of converting the site into a park.
There is also some sentiment in favor
of renovating and enlarging the build
ing in mission style so that it could be
converted into a Texas historic mu-
Seurn.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-11
TO RIDE HORSES FROM
SAN ANTONIO To n. !.
Six Texans viii Prove 'BronC' Is
Still to Be Considered
in Travel
Especial to The Herald)

SAN ANTONIO, Texas. April 10.-To
show that the horse as a means of
travel is still in the ring six San An
tonians and one New Yorker will leave
this city by the first of May on ride
to New York, to be completed within
100 days. The cavalcade will be typi-
cally cowboy, even down to the chuck
wagon that viii be taken along to
avoid the necessity of putting up in
the country auberges.
The promoters of this somewhat
novel outing are: S. Williamson, Harry
Dwight, jr., and Gordon Strathy of this
city and p. S. Briggs of New York.
Three other Texans will be in the party
and so will two negroes, who will take
care of the chuck. No efforts to break
or establish records will be made, and
the length of a days journey will be
twenty-five miles.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-11
NEIGH0RS P0WERLESS TO
SAVE MAN FROM BURNING

SACRAMENTO. April 10-In a fire
which destroyed a tumbledown house
at 1914 r. street, Samuel Compton, a
painter, 6S years old. today lost his life.
1t is believed that Compton was trying
to pour some gasoline in a lighted
stove on which he was preparing his
monday meal. An explosion resulted.
A number of the neighbors watched
the old house burn, unable to effect a
rescue. When the fire was subdued
Compton's body was found upon bed.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-11
TROLLEY CRASHES INTO
AUTO EIGHT ARE HURT
Party of Men, Women and Chill
dren Near Death in San
Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, April 1O.-Three
women. three little girls and two men
were injured today by being thrown
from an automobile In a collision with
a San Mateo car at the San Bruno
crossing on the san Bruno road.
Mrs. John F. Blasauf, whose hus-
band was driving the car, was severely
hurt and her three daughters were
badly shaken up. Bernice Blasauf, 3,
was caught under the machine and Sc
verely cut and bruised; her sisters,
Ruby. 10, and Gladys, s, escaped death
by being thrown clear OF the car and
the automobile.
Mrs. Joseph Baker and her husband
who were the guests of Blasaufs, were
cut by flying bits of glass. Blasauf' $
back was wrenched. Mrs. ]. A. Moyna,
the nurse in charge of the children,
was found in the ditch by the side of
the road, badly bruised.
No arrests were made.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-11
sTRANeLED BY ACCIDENT

GENEVA, April 10-Dudley Conyers
of Birmingham, England, aged il, who
has been staying at pension near
Neuchatel was accidentally killed un-
der curious circumstances.
While practicing with a gymnastic
attached to his bedroom door
the cord slipped from his hand and
got entwined round his neck. The boy,
unable to call for assistance. was
strangled. and his lifeless body dis
covered next morning by servant.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-11
HOME DYNAMITEO AND
TWO WOMEN INJURED
Sleeping Couple Thrown Out Of
Bed and Have Narrow
Escape from Death

PORTLAND, Ore, April 10.-Early
today a cottage occupied by Mrs
Agnes Ellsworth, at Lent, a suburb OF
this city, was partially wrecked by
dynamite, exploded, it Is believed, with
the purpose of killing Mrs. Margaret
rSmoke, who was spending the night
with Mrs Ellsworth.
The dynamite was placed on the
ground, apparently below the head OF
fbe bed. where Mrs. Ellsworth and
Mrs. Smoke were sleeping.
Owing to the fact, however, that the
cottage stands about two feet above
the ground, on wooden underpinnng
the explosion failed to act on the strue-
lture with it's full force, and the wo-
men escaped with a few bruises, re-
sulting from their being blown out OF
bed. Mrs. Smoke and her husband
], Ii. Smoke, are separated.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-11
CYCLONE HALTS WORK IN
AFRICAN DIAMOND FIELD

LONDON, April IA special cor
respondent of the african World at
I.uderitz Bay, Demaraland, reports that
a couple OF months ago q cyclone OF
unprecedented fury ragged over the
southwest African diamond fields,
making all working in the open air
impossible.
The sea covered the workings, and
large areas were entirely buried by
sand and gravel during the storm.
When the waters receded 1t was found
on prospecting and washing the gravel
which has been located on these
worked-out claims, that the deposits
were quite as rich in diamonds as they
had been before working
The latest experience confirms the
theory that the diamonds come from
submarine SiRes oR tbs e9aSts
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-11
SLIGHT rEMRLoR FELT

SAN DIEGO, April 1O.--At 1857 p,
m a slight earthquake was felt here,
The shock was Of about ten seconds
duration. The tremblor came in two
periods. the second being the heaviest
and following quickly the first. While
buildings rocked, no damage, was done.
The shock was accompanied by pc
culiar atmospheric disturbance resem-
Hing, a sudden wind storm.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-11
BALLOONS ELECTION ISSUE

SAN DIEGO. April 1O-Four cities
of San Diego county will elect officers
tomorrow. These are Escondtdo, Co
ronado, Oceanside and National city.
party lines are obliterated in the con-
test. the issue being whether 'Wets"
or ddrya" shall be chosen TO office.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-11
La Estrellita

The greatest of all Spanish dancers. BOSANQUET
GEORGIA. RUSSELL. and ROGERS. STEWART and Ell
WOOD KAMMBRMBYERS ORCHESTRA
her Dinner $3.50 to 10. After Theater, 1880 to 1880
The Washington herald., 1910-02-08
LEGAL CLASH IMMINENT.
Congress Committee in Dilemma
Over Courts Order in Litigation.

Congress Committee in Dilemma
Over Courts Order in Litigation.
A threatened clash between the Su-
preme Court OF the District and the
Congress of the United States was
brought TO the attention OF the House
yesterday afternoon. when Mr.. Finley.
of South Carolina, rising to a question
Of personal privilege, asked for advice
how to proceed In an order received from
the court.
He stated that the House members Of
the joint committee on printing, having
charge Of the opening of bids for fur
nishing supplies TO the Government Print
ing Office. had been served with a notice
from Justice Wright 20 appear in court
and show cause why the bids Of the Val
ley Paper Company should not have been
accepted.
Mr.. Finley stated that the House mem
bers Of the committee felt it would be
breach OF the privileges OF the House
II they should by accepting service admit
the right OF the court 10 question the
committees acticn. He presented a reso-
luton directing the Committee on Judi
ciary to report what action should be
taken.
The resolution was unanimously
adopted.
On motion OF Senator Smoot. the Sen
ate aso directed the Committee on Judi
ciary 10 advise the solons summoned by
the court.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-08
SPEAKER WAVES HIS RIGHT.
"UncIe Joe" Proves He Is No Gar
by Object Lesson.

Every time the Fitzgerald amendment
10 the rules Of House gets 10 working,
there is trouble. Yesterday was no excep-
tion.
The parliamentary tangle became such
that Speaker Cannon waived his right TO
/ construe the Fitzgerald rule, respecting
unanimous consents, and asked the House
10 come 10 his assistance.
This was the first time since the rules
have been made the subject Of warfare
on the part OF the insurgents. that the
/ Speaker has submitted one Of the PROPOSE
tIons involved. 20 the House itself
When that calendar was reached yes
. terday. Mr. McLachan. OF California,
called up a bill authorizing the diversion
Of an appropriation on a harbOr project.
There was objection. and rather than
risk an objection which would displace
the bill on the calendar, Mr.. McLachan
asked unanimous consent that the bill
20 over without prejudice"
Representative Gaines. Of West Vir-
ginia. made the point Of order that the
request was out Of order. and he was fol-
lowed by several members. who en-
deavored to coustrUe the rule. some OF
them maintaining that the Speaker could
entertain the request, and others that the
passing the bin over without prejudice
would defeat the object OF the rule.
The Speaker announced he was with
out feeling in the matter. and would sub
NIT the proposition 10 the House for its
decision.
AS soon as the Speakers proposition
was before the House. debate began
The Washington herald., 1910-02-08
Free Sample
For Baby's Ills

Something can and must be done for
the puny, crying baby, for the child that
refuses TO eat and IS restless in It's
sleep. And since the basis of all health
Is the proper working Of the digestive
organs, look first TO the condition of the
stomach and bowels.
A child should have two full and free
movements of the bowels a day. This
emptying of the bowels is very Inn
portant. as with IL comes a clear head.
hghtness OF step, good appetite, and
sound sleep. But Il Is equally important
to know what to give the child in the
emergency Of constipation and indiges-
ton. CathaTtics are too strong and
salts and other purgatives are not only
TOO strong. but the child refuses them
because Of their bad taste. Have you
ever tried DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin?
1t is a liquid tonic that families have
been using for a quarter OF a century.
IL IS mild, pleasant-tasting, and prompt
ly effective. II is good for you as well
as the child. but there is nothing better
10 DO found for children. They like its
taste-you will not have TO force them
to take il.
First OF al, II you have not yet used
II, Dr. Caldwell would Ike 10 send you
sample bottle free Of charge. In this
way you can try it before buying. Lat
er, when convinced OF its merits, you can
get II of your druggist at fifty cents and
one dollar a bottle, just as thousands of
other families are doing. The family OF
Mr.. p. w. Spangler. Of Strattonville, Pa,
as well as that OF Mr.. A, r, Johnson, OF
Walnut Grove, Tenn, started with II in
that way and now write that IL IS their
one family necessity next 10 food itself.
II you are unfortunate enough 10 have a
sickly child. one given 10 constipation
and indigestion. you should send for a
free sample of this remedy.
DIR. Caldwell personally will be pleased
TO give you any medical advice you may
desire for yourself or family pertaining
70 the stomach liver. or bowels absolute
ly free Of charge Explain your case in
a letter and he will reply 10 you in de-
tail For the free sample simply send
your name and address on q postal card
or otherwise For either request the doc
tors address is DIR. W Il. Caldwell r.
52S Caldwell Building Monticello, III.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-08
CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFS.

The sale Of intoxicating liquors in Hawaii is TTC-
hihitod iu a bill introduced by Representative SCOTT.
Of Kansas.
Al additional district iudge for the Eastern judi
cial district of New York is auth0Ctzed in bll in
truduccd yesterday hy Representative Calder.
Joint resolution postDonng the date for making
returns and Assessments under The operations q
the csrrvrati1rl tax law was introduced yesterday
by Senator Oyernan, o. North Carolina
The Senate passed the hill amending the revised
statutes relative 20 the extradiou Of criminals from
one state % another which permits q eXt1dlrion
on an information duly hled by a prosecuting
attorney.
resolution was offered by Senator Clay. #
Georgia for an investigation by the Interstate Com
mer- Commission of the comparative cost of trans
porting publications designated as second class mail
matter. both iu this country and abroad. and the
comparative rates paid by the government and bg
the express companies 10 the principal railroad com
panies in the United States fJr similar service.
Representative Kennedy of Ohio, yesterday intro
ducd q bill requiring the Pullman Car Company %
furnish sleeping accommodations 30 any rzrsJus sp-
pyiug f1r If and having the necessary transportation.
Refusal on the part Il the company 70 provide &C.
c1mmodstioUs 70 persons having transportation is
made punishable by g Gue q s. W5 FOR each ofFense.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-08
FAVOR SUNDAY LEGISLATION.
subcommittee of Chamber of Com
mcrce Tnkes Tentative Action.

Approval Of the Johnston Sunday bill
was given by the subcommittee of the
Chamber Of Commerce committee on law
and legislation yesterday Only four of
the dozen or so members of the subcom-
mittee met at the Chamber of Commerce
club rooms, and the action was not final.
It was thought best to have the bill more
thoroughly weighed before its submission
TO the consideration CT the Chamber of
/ Commerce. Tne committe Of law and
/ legislation will discuss it this afternoon
at 4:l5 o'clock The Chamber of Com
merce will consider the decision Of the
committee this evening.
The vote by which the subcommittee
approved the bill was two to one. A.
Leftwich Sinclair and George II. Judd vot-
ing aftirmatively, anG Conrad Syme In the
negative. Percival NJ Brown is inclined
Ia believe that proper police regulations
effecting the objects Of the bill would be
preferable to Congressional legislation di-
rectly. Mr.. Judd said last night that he
thought the bill too general in its terms.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-08
IIOTSE-

The House convened al noon.
e. G. Dickinson Of the Sixth Missouri dis
trict, was sworn In as a Representative 20 sue
cecd Representative DE Almond.
Speaker Cannon allows the House 70 decide
the pariameutary taugls over the rule conceTn-
ing unanimous consent
Special inquiry into charges made against the
Interior Department BY Representative Hitch
cock concluded.
Probe into the high cDst OF h7l-g n the Dis
trirt continued
Numerous bridge bills passed in consideration
q the calendar.
The House adjourned at 513 O'Clock
The Washington herald., 1910-02-08
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.
lFEBRUARY :, i9l0l
SENATE.

Tie Senate convened al noon.
By vote q 6l 20 I. Che Senate repudisted the
stand taken by Senator Hepburn ia opposing the
plan 20 aIi Confederate veterans TO hold reunion
az Mobile in April.
senator Ragner. ia a stirring speech, opposed
the postal savings bank bin
A number q minor calendar bills were passed.
Senator Nevlauds introduced a bin u beautfy
Tie water front
A resolution for an inquiry into the capitsli-
zati0n q the gaslIglt company was submitted
hy Senator Brown.
The Committee on judiciary was instructed To
advise senators Sm00t, Boune, and Fletcher as
20 their oUurse in litigation enj0iniug them IN
the award Of the printing cmtrsct.
Following an executive session. the Seuats
adfslred AZ $40 o'rlo~x
The Washington herald., 1910-02-08
BAD BEEF A DELICACY.
Inspector Dodge StartIes Moore Spe-
ciaI Committee by Testimony.

According 10 testimony given by In
spector Dodge Of the health Office. at
the hearing OF the Moore special COM
mittee yesterday, unwhoIesome beef is a
delicacy purchased at fashionable mar
kets By the wealthy people Of Washing
ton.
The witness said the same kind Of meat
was served at the White House when
Col Roosevelt was President.
Members of the committee seemed as
tonished at the conditions enumerated
by the inspector. and Representative
Johnson. of Kentucky, characterized the
practice Of eating the quality Of beef de-
scribed as qualification Of canine appe-
tites."
The Washington herald., 1910-02-08
NEW MEMBER SWORN IN.
Democrats Give &. {. Dickinson
HOusing Reception in House.

The Democrats gave q rousinE reception
70 c. c. Dickinson, Of the Sixth Missouri
district yesterday. when he appeared TO
be sworn in as a member Of the House.
Mr.. Dickinson was escorted 10 the Speak
er's rostrum by Minority Leader Clark.
also Of Missouri
The new member came TO Washington
with the prestige of a plurality of ap-
proximately $3.50, which IS largely in
excess Of any plurality polIed i'll recent
years by his predecessor. the late Repre-
sentative De Armond. who was burned 10
death IN November last
The Washington herald., 1910-02-08
SPECIAL PROBE ENDS.
HitchcocL's Charges Against Interior
Department. Again Denied.


Department Again Denied.
The House Committee on Expenditures
in the Interior Department, yesterday
continued its investigation Of the charges
Of extravaganza in the Interior Depart
ment made several weeks ago by Repre-
sentative Hitchcock, Of Nebraska.
The committee win now devote itself 70
a review.
Amos Hadley. purchasing agent Of the
Interior Department. was the only wit
ness examined. He described the manner
in which furniture and other supplies
were bought.
Mr. Hadley said there had been no ex-
travagance His statement was borne out
by Representative Page, a member Of the
committee. who stated that after a visit
to the General Land ONCE he was Of
the opinion It would have been impos-
sible to buy furniture at more reason
able rates.