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Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-28
ANCHORED BODY
FOUND IN RIVER
CORPSE NEAR HERND0N INDl-
Gates MURDER MYSTERY
Sheriff of MADEIRA County Institutes
Search for Person Who May Be
Guilty of Crime-Victlm's
\Head MutiIated
Associated Press1

FRESNO, Feb. 27.-With his feet
fastened togethek with a rope, his neck
broken and his Mead split open, the
body of an unidentified man was found
anchored to a sack full of rocks in
the San Joaquin river, near Herndon,
late yesterday.
From all appearances the body had
been in the water about two weeks.
Dean Dougherty and Merlin Brown,
two Fresno boys, discovered the body
while playing on the bank of the river.
The man was standing upright when
found, his feet imbedded in the slime
in the bottom of the river and his body
swaying to and fro with the current.
AS the body was found just over
the county line in MADEIRA county the
coroner of that district was called. 1t
took the strength of four men to lift
the body from the water and this was
done only after the bottom of the sack
gave out, allowing the rocks to remain
in the mud.
After washing the body Deputy Cor
oner Jay found the man had received
two gashes in the back of his head,
each about three inches long, the brain
being visible. on the right side of his
face was cash about two inches in
length. The man was bruised terribly
about the mouth and his neck was
broken.
David Adams, a blacksmith of Ma
dera, has identified the body as that
of a man who came into his shop about
two weeks ago. He was with another
man and when the two left they said
they were going to Herndon to camp
for a week. The dead man had some
money on him at the time.
The sheriff's office at MADEIRA now
has an excellent description of the
dead mans partner, and a search has
been instituted for him. The men
said they came from stockton.
The dead man was a blacksmith and
an engineer, and his partner was a
millwright, according to the story they
told Adams.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-28
BALLINGER'S ACTION
CAUSES INDIGNATION

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2.-The
news of Secretary Ballinger's action in
forcing the city officials here to show
cause by May 1 why the permission
granted by the interior department for
the contingent use of the Hetch- -Hetchy
water sites for San Francisco's water
supply should not be revoked caused
great surprise and excitement here,
and the city officials were active all
day.
Mayor Mccarthy said: 1T is an old
matter and will have no significance
Long before the city is ready to use
the water from Hetch- -Hetchy the men
who now are so much exercised over
this matter will have gone to heaven,
and this city will have no difficulty IN
securing the rights when it needs them.
7 do not think the action of the Sec
retary of the interior will have any
influence on the sale of the $45,00O,OOO
bond issue recently authorized.
II presume that it is the work of the
nat;.re lovers" said City Attorney
percy ". Long. Il apprehend that it
Is a move on Mr.. Ballinger's part to
mollify the nature lovers and to cast a
son to the conservationists who have
been active in bringing about the In
yestigation of his conduct in office"
II is planned to send a delegation TO
Washington soon to talk TO Mr.. Bal
linger.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-28
CHILD MISTAKES POLLYWOGS FOR
TAPIOCA PUDDING; FOUND DYING

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Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-28
FLOODS IN NORTHERN OHIO
RENDER HUNDREDS HOMELESS

CLEVELAND, Feb 27.-Hundreds of
persons have been driven from their
homes at Fremont and other points
throughout northern Ohio by the
floods, which reached their climax to-
night after thirty hours rain.
The damage to property will reach
MANY thousands of dollars. At Youngs-
town. two of the biggest steel plants
are threatened by the rising of the
Mahoning river. The Sandusky river
is Ave feet beyond the danger line at
Bucyrus, and an immense ice gorge
has formed.
The most serious conditions are re-
norted from Fremont, where half the
town is under water At Akron both
the Little and Big Cuyahoga have left
their banks. Many houses are flooded.
Practically the whole of Crawford
county is submerged and it is feared
that in remote parts famine may en-
sue IL prompt measures are not taken.
Local authorities throughout the
whole district are dynamiting the ice
eorges which have formed II the rivers.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-28
LIBERALS FACE
CABINET CRISIS
BRITISH MINISTRY LIKELY TO
BE OVERTHROW
Situation Depends on Statements of
Governments Policy Which Pre-
n1ier Asquith VIII Present to
House of Commons
GAssociated Pressl

. LONDON, Feb. 27.-The session of
the house of commons tomorrow prob
ably will prove fateful for the Liberal
government Premier Asquith's minis
try may be defeated by the adverse
vote of the radicals and nationalists.
1t may survive, only to be plunged into
the throes of ministerial crisis and
possible dissolution, owing to the di-
vergent views of the ministers on the
question of the reform of the house of
lords. Or it may be saved from ex-
tinetion by the votes of the unionists.
Everything will depend on the nature
of the statement of the governments 8
policy, which Premier Asquith will
present to the house To great ex-
tent the situation is dominated by the
desire of all parties of avoiding gen
eral election.
The nationalists will meet before
parliament assemblies to decide their
course of action, and If, as now seems
certain, the premier has decided to
postpone the attempt to reform the
house of lords, there is every proba-
biIity that the government will survive
at least for a few months.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-28
ASKS MONEY FROM WOMAN
WHO CAUSED HIS ARREST
San Rernardino Man Detained In Salt
Lake City on Charge of En1-
bezzling Diamonds

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. Eject
ting permission from the detectives,
who had just arrested him, to go to the
telegraph office, o. II. Scott. of San
Bernardino, Cal. today wired the
woman whose complaint caused his de-
tention to send him $3.50 by telegraph.
Scott, who is said to be a well known
cInb man. was arrested at the request
of the sheriff of San Demanding
county, who says that he is charged
with embezzling diamond earrings
worth $500 from Mrs A. B. Marian.
He has been staying at the Cullen ho-
tel here and promoting an invention.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-28
SERIOUS FLOOD FEARED

PITTSBURG, Feb. 27-At Bradford
tonight it was reported the river had
already overhowed its banks ana that
a serious flood is feared. At Carnegie,
which already has had two floods this
season, the people tonight moved to
second floors.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-28
Is FAMILIES IN
IDAHO BURIED IN
BIG AVALANCHE
Puget Sound Country Has
Worst Storm in Many
Years
FLOODS THREATENED
Rain Falls During Gale
While Snow in Noun
tains Melt
FLOODS THREATENED

SPOKANE, WASH. Feb. 27.-A teie-
phone message from Wallace, Idaho,
says that twenty-five families and prob
ably seventy-five persons were buried In
an avalanche that overwhelmed the town
of Mace tonight.
A specIaI train at midnight left Wal
lace carrying rescuers.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-28
INDEX OF
HERALD'S NEWS
TODAY
FORECAST

FORECAST
For Los Angeles and vicinity:
Cloudy unsettled Monday; brisk north
wind. Maximum temperature yester-
day, rs degrees; minimum temper
ature, 40 degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-28
SOUTH CALIFORNIA

Mrs. Mary stillwell discusses Salvation
army rescue work PAGE 10
Venice policeman badly mussed up by
motorcycist who misunderstands sig
nal PAGE 10
Eugene Savage, aeronaut, narrowly es-
capes drowning at Long Beach PAGE 10
Mad dog killed after fiercely attacking
San Bernardino miner. PAGE 10
Wife of South Dakota senator run
down at Venice and right foot is
crushed PAGE 10
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-28
MINING AND OIL

New owners meet with difficulty In
draining Tennessee mine at Chloride.
PAGE {
Canadians seek oil land in west side
AIDS PAGE {
old Vulture mine near Wickenburg Is
scene of rich ore strike PAGE
1iberty mine at Tonopah makes third
gold discovery in three months PAGE
SPORTING
sam I.angford arrives and will begin train
ing at Arcadia for fight with Flynn.
PAGE G
Racing at Juarez closes with running of
derby. which is by German Silver
tha favorite PAGE G
owen Moran and Harlem Tommy Murphy
fight twenty rounds tonight at San
Francisco fAIH
walter Folsoms Mischief II wins two
more races in series for dory boat trophy
cup. fAHH
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-28
FOREIGN

Liberal government In Great Britain
faces ministerial crisis and ministry is
likely TO be oyerthrown PAGE l
Nicaraguan government investigates re-
port of capture of town by insurg-
ents fANh :
Methodism successful in Italy, says pas
tor Of American church in Rome. PAGE 10
TnteIlectuals in Berlin denounce Prus-
sian suffrage bill. PAGE ~
Roosevelt refuses TO discuss public ques-
tions as his long absence has left
tir, out of touch with affairs. PAGE 2
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-28
COAST

Pacific northwest is experiencing the
worst storm in years. PAGE
Body of murdered anchored In
San Joaquin river discovered by boys
at play PAGE 1
San Bernardino man wins suits for
money from woman who caused his
arrest PAGE 1
Court overrules decision and holds sales
of lands delinquent in tax payments
are valid. PAGE
Aviator Hamilton narrowly escapes in
jury in sensational flight at Douglas
Ariz. PAGE Z
Politics in labor organizations may dis
rupt company of state militia at
Wala Walla, Wash. PAGE
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-28
LOS ANGELES

Boy found dying in river bed from having
eaten dozens of pollywogs and worms
found in messy. stagnant pol. which he
thought was tapioca pudding. PAGE !
Pastor urges churches to organize Cali
fornia development company PAGE IL
Yuma homeseekers to retain original line
up in spite Of formation Of line planned
at Shrine auditorium. PAGE 8
TOO many gods are curse of American
nation" says pastor of Los Angeles Eel
lowship. PAGE IL
Life of Lot is taken as object lesson for
modern wealth seekers by Rev. Brougher
of Temple Baptist church in impressive
Sunday sermon. PAGE IL
Son of H. NJ. Flagler of Standard Oil fame
predicts million population for Los An
geles, and declares 1t most wonderful city
in the world PAGE 8
Sixth attempt made by incendlary to burn
big apartment house on West Second
street discloses unusual story. PAGE
Companion carries on his back for a
mile youth wounded by accidental dis
charge of rifle PAGE 8
Ironworker assaulted by fellow laborer
because of remarks on proper way TO
drive rivets; may die. PAGE 3
Salaries of city employees may be re-
duced PAGE 3
Los Angeles municipal band pleases an
audience of 5000 at Sunday after
noon program In Central park. PAGE 8
Party of New York autolsts reported
lost desert arrive safety. PAGE 8
Yuma information bureau to be opened
in Chamber of Commerce building.
PAGE 8
Mans foot slips at time explosion takes
place and escapes being struck by
heavy cylinder head. PAGE IL
Rev. Arthur S. Phelps in sermon, "The
Squalling of Dan Matthews" discusses
new book PAGE ~
Dr. Charles E. Locke depores faith in
spirltualism and denies dead com
mune with living PAGE IL
Romance begun at Patton asylum. when
two inmates fall in love and are mar
ried, ends in separation. and woman
PAGE 8
Mrs Ballngton Booth addresses large
crowd, reviews prison reform work
and tells OF life among convicts PAGE
Los Angeles shriners are planning
eral important events for year. PAGE 7
Three persons injured in auto and car
accidents and two victims expected
to die PAGE 10
Chinese tender novel banquet to promi-
nent citizens of Los Angeles. and
costly oriental delicacies served. PAGE Z
Man wanted in east as alleged partner
of prisoner here. accused of making
way with $4,000 in Jewelry. said to
have been found. PAGE
Philanthropist Edwin Brown of Denver
addresses Y. NJ. C. A. necessity OF
municipal lodging houses. PAGE
Editorial Letter Box. Haskin's Letter.
PAGE A
Deaths. PAGE 10
Mines and oil fields. PAGE 9
Municipal affairs. PAGE
Churches. PAGE IL
City brevities. PAGE :
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-28
EASTERN

Secretary Ballinger may revoke Garfield
act granting San Francisco permis-
sion to tap Hetchy-Hetchy. PAGE /
San Francisco officials surprised at Bal
linger's action, but say it is insig-
nifcant, PAGE l
Phone companies want girls over feet
in height, is statement made in the
government report PAGE 10
Central labor union Of Philadelphia
votes to call out 140 trade organiza-
tions and 1t is expected $4,000 men
will respond to order. PAGE l
Postmaster General Hitchcock, reply
ing TO publishers, declares government
loses on second class mail matter.
PAGE 2
Long session OF congress and bitter OPP
position to presidents bills expected.
PAGE 2
stock markets become Inactive and
movement of prices irregular. PAGE 2
Chairman of house appropriation COM
rnittee announces opposition to Meyer
naval program. FAtE IL
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-28

WALLA WALLA, Wash, Feb. 2S-
1t is reported the village of Gen.
across the canon from Mace, Is also
buried in the landslides.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-13

, ready. johnson had worked out the
weakness OF his opponent by this time
and greatly Increased the speed OF his
movements, feeling that Pcrrins. for all
MS agility. preferred hammer and longs
TO footwork The Londoner bcgan 10
circle and dodge. darting In and out,
pidlty. Perrins followed him with reso-
tuition. but. turning trihc too slowly
caught crashing blow 10 the ribs that
sent him again to Nthc sod, The fourth
round was very bricf. Johnson rcpea ting
his maneuvcr and knocking his oppo-
nent down cleanly for the fourth time.
For all that The champion hnd had so
plainly, the best Of It the Birmingham
enthusiasts had not lost faith. Perrlns
had suffered but little IN his falls. Let
ng nlm gel In but one OF those thumpers
that ran among the cranlng and excited
spectators.
When Perrins toed tho mark for the
hfth round II was evident that he fully
intended TO get in one OF those thump-
trs Johnson's prancing and shifting
had finally irrltatod him exceedingly and
MS brow had gathered in II frown. Re-
1octinG the caution with which he had
pljSed his part thus far he opened with
a rush, pursuing his opponent with de-
ttefmined swings and Iunees which forced
INC champion 10 give ground and guard
closely. T1king two smashing blows to
the face, he found his chance and sent
johnson spinning 10 the floor with a
wicked blow 10 the jaw.
The champions second and bottle hold
or ran 10 assist him in rising and owing
10 his evident distress took as much time
as they safely might in carrying him OFF
Ihis was Il common method OF improving
The opportunity offered under the rule
which directed the umpircs not to begin
! the count Of the half minnie until both
lighters were seated i'm their respective
corners. Unless abused IL was allowable
Johnson had been badly cut about the
fsce and needed constant attention up
10 the calling ot time. he came to the
center q trliie unsteady.
Pcrrins opened tho sixth round as he
had the last. with a crashing swing
which Johnson only partially blocked
The Birmingham man then varied his
method by closing with his adverse ~
and wrestling. johnson was no match
for him a this and i'm the fall the cham
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-13

authorities resulted i'm n pcstponcmcnt.
and the mon finally clashed at Banbury
IN oxfordshirr. October 80. 1872.
some 1000 persons were gathered in
ana about the ONfordshire town when the
day came on which the champion was 10
defend his title against the Birmingham
giant The spot chosen was an open
Held that slopcd down slightly toward the
center. Here a stage was erected, TWEEN
lN-iour feet square and Ave feet above
the ground. In accordance with a gem
cral custom IL was carefully covered with
strips of turf packed and pounded Solldy.
The Birmingham followers of Pcrrins
had come down well supplied with money
for the betting. They felt doubt I'm
the superiority of their favorite and were
prepared TO give two and even three to.
one on him. notwithstanding the fact
that Johnson'S success bad been almost
phenomenal, these enthusiasts could see
no way by which he could stand against
their nightly challenger
Johnson. more than any of his contom-
poraries. fought with his head" OBJ
servant followers of the sport began to
point him out at an carly stage of his
srSns sSTeS5 as 6c %2n nss IA, f"5S n.fo q6 o
study his adversary with caution. whio
remaining on the defensive. seeking 10
oppose tactics that would be most cffec-
tive against the methods employed by an
adversary. He played, usually. winning
game. in which his remarkable cooness.
judgment and control OF temper gave him
great advantage.
II was never Johnsons way to risk
anything that could be better gained by
firing an opponent. Repeatedly critics
OF the day had observed that he came
through a gruehng tight almost un-
scathcd and fresh I'm body and wind.
Avoiding with scrupulous care the least
uufalrncss, he adopted every legitimate
means TO foil and battle his enemy in
such n way as greatly TO try his Conil-
dence and sclf-command. The man who
allowed anger TO master him while he
fought with Tom Johnson was lost. John
himself never
tive or hurried He held off, calm, alert.
nursing his reserve against the crucial
moment.
lie had found no noweTy path TO the
championship Entering the ranks OF
tho boxers at the age OF twcnty-thrcc
without friends or record he had forced
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-13

HuTh upon science as he did upon hIs
wei recognized ability 10 land n crush
,hs blow Som" there were who regarded
MN as the inferior Of Brouehton in
Science Others maintained that in John
son The prize ring had found it's master
OF science. His height was two inches
under SIX feet and his ichtinc weight
was fourteen stone-I96 pounds, Oujck
ness, courage and q knack OF throwing
himself behind decisive blow were the
main Characteristics that had brought
him his laurels
Giant Perrins.
All these characteristics of the chamnion
were explained by David Seth. as he ran
over tire possibilities OF tho battle
But. he continued. there arc other
ilsnters besides johnson who may rightly
,ay CAIN TO the championship. Our own
Isaac Perrns. a rugged mountain OF a
man. six feet two inches I'm height and
weighing seventeen stone t23S pounds
when stripped for action. Yet You who
nave seen him know that he carries his
ponderous figure with all the case OF a
STRIPPING. l have seen him lift eight hun
dredweight of iron into wagon and
perform other fcats OF strength almost
the reputation with which Tom Johnson
VIII come from Gondon. we take little
risk laying the odds on Pcrrins."
OF Isaac Perrins. historian Of his
time wrote: Ills tremendous breadth OF
chest and cleanly n1usclcd limbs tell of
perfect condition. His comtcnance open
and expressive Is lighted by mild and
friendly glance No ono has cvsr had had
cause to say that Isaac Perrins makes III
use OF his power. He is gentle and con-
slderatc. and above all things seeks 10
avoid onense TO those weaker than him
SELF
And so the plans were made and tho
arrangements set for the meeting be-
tween Johnson and PcrrinS. Mr. Seth re-
cclycd In person from johnson a reply 10
a letter showing clearly enough the
champions readiness TO accept any offer
so well backed as that OF Pcrrins. After
some further correspondence. IL WIS
agreed that the meeting should take place
at Newmarket Oh the turf for $50 guineas
n side. two-thirds of the gate receipts
To go to the winner and the rest TO the
loser. The first arrangement was for
October l. lIS9. but Intcrfercnce by The
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-13

" You win and bring my. wagers home
for mo you shall share in the pront." 3"
THANK you. sir, said the champion.
and handsomely offered You are right
to believe VIII do my hest by all means,
but II ANYTHING could put more heart In
me II would be your offey."
Another man In the crowd who had
overheard part OF this conversation.
turned conrteously 10 Bullock when II
ended. Pardon me-" he said. II am
Mr.. Seth Of Birmingham. I should be
happy 10 accommodate You 20 any rca-
sonablc amount II Won care to- bet on
Johnson after few rounds.
II shall seek no further for a taSer =,
said Bullock. smiling, and the two stood
side by side. ready for the moment that
should seem propItious to both.
Fight Is On.
At tho word from tho umpires the two
pug(lists threw off their coats and ad-
Fanced slowly toward the center OF the
stage, where The square yard was rude
~ marked upon the turf. When each
should toe his side of the square the bat
NE would be- Joined. They walked lightly
and confidently. allowing a moment for
the thunder OF cheers that was the in
troductorY tribute OF the waiting thou
sands for the gallant spectacle they pre-
sented.
The disparity In size between tho ad-
versaries became startlinclv appar rent as
they approached each other and the
cheering ,,,%n, die dled 10 murmnrs OF ;a,stonish,.
which the, champion had undertake en.
Perrins lowered high above his opponent,
emphasizing by his upright pose and up
turned chin the great advantage he pos
sossed In height weight breadth and
length OF limb. His skin was pink, his
0eSh firm and the muscles stood out upon
him In bnottcd masses. ITo carried the
instant Impression of conqueror by
sheer superiority of strength as he looked
upon his enemy With quiet smile. He
stood with his feet well apart firmly
planted, Ike one who means TO seek no
retreat.
.lohuson'S lesser stature was more
noticeable by reason OF bis stoop lie
carried his head down and forward be-
tween his shoulders. while his knees were
bent, ready for a, spring in or back He
seemed In no wise dauntcd BIZ tho
formidable figure before him preparing