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Evening journal., 1910-12-29
INNOCENT SUFFERERS.

HERE has been another bank crash in New
York. The skyrocket hnancering Of Joseph
c. Robin. is said TO be the cause of the disaster.
In the Northern bank Of New York and its nine
branches, the total sum of S700OOOO was on de-
posit Other institutions are involved. The daring
of the young fnancier is believed TO have exceeded
that of Charles w. Morse, who is now serving a
sentence in the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta.
The depositors will lose a great deal of their
money.
The peculiar part of it is that the irregularities
we're not discovered some time ago. The
president of the bank is said to be mentally de-
ranged. Evidently the safeguards which are sup
posed TO surround banking institutions in New
Ycfk wers of no avail. The failure of this bank is
another argument in favor Of some safer way Of
protecting the money that persons place in bank
ing institutions. Examiners often act when il is
too late. There is no valid reason why the deposits
in banking institutions in this age should
not be made absolutely safe. In ninety-nine cases
out of 100 they safe as the Delaware banks for
example, but Il is the tooth case that brings heavy
loss and distress upon innocent persons
Those New York bankers who have vigorously
opposed plans such the Government guarantee
ing bank deposits should devise some other method
if they can to protect the money of the people
Evening journal., 1910-12-29
HOw's This?

We ofer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case OF Caiarrh shat cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Curc.
r. =. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, ..
We. the undersigned, have known j.. j.
Cheney for the last 5 years and believe
hlu perfectly honorable in an business
transactions and financially able 20 carry
oai any oDiisations made by his nrm.
WALDING kTNNAN s. MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists Toledo. o..
lill , Catarrl Cure IS taken internally
acting directly upon The blood and mucous
surfaces OF lhe system. Testimonials sent
free. Pricc .5c. per bottle Sold by an
Druggists
"-f- u-"'s r--~n. Pills for constipation
Evening journal., 1910-12-29
Chatty Stories OF the Day

Many years ago in consequence Of a commercial
panic, there a severe bank In South Wales
and the small farmers iostled each other in crowds
to draw out their money. Things rapidly going
from bad 10 worse, when the bank manager in
NJ of desperation. suddenly bethought him of an OK
pedent BY his directions a clerk having heated some
soveregns in frying pan paid them the counter
anxious applicant "Why. they're quite hot said
the latter he took them up. "Of course" was the
reply, "what else could you Cxpect2 They arc only
just out OF the mould We coming them by hun
dreds as fast as can" Coming them thought the
simple agrlculturist -then there is no fear OF the
money running short" With this their confidence re-
vyed, the panic abated and the bank enabled to
Weather the storm.-Argonau
Evening journal., 1910-12-29
Peoples Column
ELECTRIC CHARGES.
More Questions Asked Mr.. Crosby by
Tax Payer.

a Tax Payer.
Editor Of THE EVENING JOURNAL.
wish to add few questions to the
open letter addressed TO Mr.. Crosby
in your paper of December 27
First-The rates in cities of the
same class as Wilmington per
kilowatt hour meter with or without
minimum rating? Second-Those
cities per lamp rating per outlet no
meter? Third-Also the scale rates
per kilowatt hour consumption per
ldlowatt hour, or what may be called
a dilferential rate?
Mr.. Crosby in his letter stated such
rates that seem favorable to the pres
ent rates of this city and are mis-
leading 10 the truer character.
Washington, ID. c.. has been named
as one Of the cities but the citizens
Of Wilmington must remember that
all work is underground, aud, il / mis-
take nor, a commission has jurisdic-
tiOn over The above named city.
Wilmington, Del, Dec 2S.
Evening journal., 1910-12-29
You must read this ii you aant the
Benefit.

}. w. Greer. Greenwood, La. suffer-
ed with severe case OF lambago.
"rhc pains we're SO intense / was
forced 10 hypodermic injections for re-
lief. These attacks started with o
rain in the small Of my back which
gradually became fairly paralyzing.
My attention was attracted to Foley's
Kidney Remedy and ] am glad to say
after using this wonderful medicine
anu no longer bothered in any way by
my old enemy lumbago"
\. B. Danforth, Druggist, Market
and Second SITS. Wilmington. Dell
Evening journal., 1910-12-29
Editorial Opinion
Christmas Tragedies.

NHIIoFHIH' n NIHtN"INN'
Baltimore American.
Il is too bad that the idleness and
relax Of Christmas holidays should
beget in some persons the sway Of
their lower passions and turn them
to deeds OF desperation aud OF blood.
Yet it seems that Christmas must be
marrod by the record Of men who take
the occasion for venting their grudges
or creating difficulties that end in
tragedies
The hoodiumism and rOwdyism that
is responsible for most Of the
Christmas tragedies indicates the ex-
istence Of the kind OF spirit that, if
allowed rein. would soon oyerwhelm
the sentiment and force of law and
order. The fact that despite the trag-
Evening journal., 1910-12-29

ness all over the country, better
credit and all needless failures check
ed. This course of the law would es-
tablish honesty in all business meth
ods and give stability TO trade.
The only way TO obtain this amend
ment to the present law is for busi-
ness men TO become aroused every
where TO the necessity Of thus pro-
tecting their business from outside
mercenary attacks, and to agitate
Evening journal., 1910-12-29

edies OF murder the population was
at rest with no sense of lawlessness,
and the crowds on the streets mingled
aud merged In fine good humor, is
high tribute TO American capacity to
maintain control Of itself IL is also
a tribute to the efficiency OF the police
that 50 few desperate deeds marked
the day when the millions were at
liberty TO do very much as they
please.
On the whole, therefore, despite the
numerous tragedies over the country
Christmas was peaceful, and the cN-
ceptions merely pointed to the rule
Evening journal., 1910-12-29

A Public Utilities Commission, if we had one.
would find considerable to do. AS was stated in
The Journsl an inquiry might be made into The
telephone rates charged in this city There has
been general standardzing" of such rates, the
only object of which, as we see it, is to increase
the income OF the telephone company Is there
any good reason why the rates should have been
advanced?
Evening journal., 1910-12-29
GET THE GENUINE ALWAYS

A substitute is n dangerous make
shift especially i'm medicine. The gem
uine Foley's Honey and Tar cures
coughs and colds quickly and is in a
yellow package Accept no substi-
tutes.
n. y. Danforth Druggist, Market
and Second Sts.. Wilmington. Dell
Evening journal., 1910-12-29

until Congress shall listen and graz
their request.
Thanking you for any attention 20
may great this matter so important
the trade life Of America, remain
Very truly yours
Lewis Starr.
Boston, Dec. 26, 1910.
Evening journal., 1910-12-29

Some Of the Street and Sewer directors seem to
be disturbed about the public interest manifested
over the application of the Wilmington and phiI,
adelphia Traction Company for favors and VET
this seems odd Why should not the people Who
have had higher electric rates imposed upon them
much higher than formerly in many instances
show their concern and wish TO know how ,bs
people are to be treated before any additional
privileges are granted?
Evening journal., 1910-12-29

1t is not at all surprising that the people should
become "touchy' on any-matters relating TO fran
ohises. These are questions that vitally concern
The public because franchises are valuable as they
confer monopoly privileges upon the holders. In
years past there has been a traffic in franchises
in this city for the personanl profit of a few in
oiuduas and the city has gained no benefit
Evening journal., 1910-12-29

An income tax would be the most powerful blow
that could be delivered against governmental ex-
travagance. If money we're taken directly from
the people in support of the Government the peo-
pie would want 10 know what became of the
money.
Evening journal., 1910-12-29
OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENTS.

Association ~
Auer Advertis.
Tho Association Of American srs is composed y
Advertisers New Yovb City, has az me Ell. sorn.
Bxnrirsd esrnod the circulation sry The Assoeia
publication. oEly the figures Of ton endorses only
circulseie1 contained IN s esper sacs papers az
graraatesa hy tne Association. 1or ~ any moment
C/IrAE I and positive proof
BG.A ~ lllNjAt must be srbmitteo,
A. 80 eAN>kfSs ~ss.-- rhe accompanying
W. Ai- '-'- certificate 40. ti..
- AAAA has been issued 20
Evening journal., 1910-12-29

Tomorrow Mr.. Edwards will tell OF;
"The Orator Who Preserved His Fame
by keeping Silent.o
Evening journal., 1910-12-29

Boston, Dec. 26. 1910.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-07
TWO HURT IN CAR PANIC
WHEN A FUSE BLOWS OUT
Barber Cuts Head When He Falls,
and NegresS Sprains Knee

Blowing out of fuse on an East
Seventh street car last night created
panic among those seated in the
front end of the car and two leaped
to the ground and suffered slight in
juries.
Those who were hurt as the result
Of their nervousness are Tony Gam
bini % years old, barber living at
1901 Mateo street, and Rebecca Doug
lass, a negress of 1015 Overton street.
The former slipped and fell, sustaining
a laceration on his head, and the lat
ter suffered a sprained left knee.
The car was eastbound in Seventh
street and was nearing the crossing at
Alameda street when the fuse blew
out, The passengers leaped from their
seats and ran from the car.
After the excitement was over all
but Gambini and the Douglass woman
returned to their seats. They were
taken to the receiving hospital, where
the police surgeons treated their in
juries.
''It was a close call, anyway" said
Gambini after his wounds were
dressed. at wonder If they will give
me a transfer if 1 get on a car on
Hill street. I'm too nervous for any
thing"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-07
GERMANS PLAN RECEPTION
FOR KAISER'S CUP WINNERS

The Germans Of Los Angeles are
be rendered the singers of the Turn
verein Germania and German-Ameri-
cans of Los Angeles who were awarded
the $4,000 cup given by Kaiser Will
helm as first prize in the big saenger-
fest which has Just been brought to a
close in San Francisco. German sing
ing sections from all the Pacific coast
states participated and the local Ger
mans are highly elated because Los
Angeles won the kaiser's cup.
The singers and members Of the So
cieties are expected to return to Los
Angeles today. Either tonight or to-
morrow night they will be rendered a
banquet. Committees have but little
time to prepare the banquet, but they
are striving hard to hold it tonight.
Ludwig Thomas is the director of
the singing section Of the Los An
geles TurnVerein. Among the Los An
geles singers who participated in the
saengerfest were:
c. Miller, r. Wirtz, c. Moeller, g.
Heintz, H. Graetz, L. Fisher, q: era
mer, r. Bauer, F. Steineike, J. Schulz
Ter, B. Fisher, w. Rick, e. Vierke, M
Prizes, T. Holtz, L. Tag, A. Dugger,
r, LANCER, A. Schuetze, o. Firgens,
M. Moeller, A. Grossmann, ]. Jedofsky,
G. Schwab, A. Moebius, M. Lesy, Chr
Hofer, E. Robel, BE- Rudolf, G. Buchy,
r Rrombacher, G.. Mann, ]. Fishbt-
chof. j. M. Killiam, A. Thomas,
Schlalos, NJ. Ettinger, p. RGdolph' j.
E Kunst,, J. Heymer, II. Hofer, E.
KLEIN, ]. Himv. A. Boekmann and G.
Barch,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-07
SERVE WARRANT ON TIMES
CO.'S VICE PRESIDENT
Harry Chandler Charged with Ii
bel by Labor Leader

Harry Chandler, vice president OF
the Tines-Mirr Publishing company,
was served with warrant yesterday
by Paul Flammer, captain of the Los
Angeles detective department, charg-
ing him with libel. The warrant was
issued by Police Judge Shortall of San
Francisco on complaint of Andrew j.
Gallagher, secretary of the state labor
council
AS soon as the warrant was served
upon Mr.. Chandler, he sought writ
of habeas corpus. Judge Monroe, act
ing presiding Judge Of the superior
court, issued the writ, making it re-
turnable at 10 o'clock Saturday morn
ing In Judge Davis department. The
writ was asked on the grounds that
the warrant Is invalid and that Its is
suance was not with sufficient author
ity to warrant holding Mr.. Chandler In
custody.
Pending the hearing on the writ Sat-
urday, Mr.. Chandler applied for bail,
which Judge Davis fixed, as had Judge
ShortaIl of San Francisco, at a bond
of $1,000, or $500 cash. Mr.. Chandler
chose the latter.
Flammer a warrant for the arrest also
of General Harrison Gray Otis, presi-
dent of the Times Mirror company, but
1t has not been served because Of his
absence In Mexico.
Gallagher obtained the warrants
against General Otis, Mr.. Chandler and
the san Francisco correspondent OF the
Times, designated as John Doe, as the
result of alleged libelous articles in
that journal, published Incidental to
the recent visit OF himself, p. 1T. Nc
Carthy and o. A. Tyeitnoe, president
OF the Asiatic Exclusion league, to Los
Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-07
GET ONLY II JURORS
FROM 140 TALESMEN
Difficulties Many in Bringing the
PiCketing Case to Trial

Out of 140 talesmen summoned to ap-
pear in Police Judge Williams court
for jury duty only eleven have been
drawn to try c. w. Hunter, a striking
ironworker, on a charge of picketing
in front of the Baker iron works. One
venire of sixty and two venires of
forty have been exhausted by the at
torneys for the prosecution and the de-
fense in impaneling the jury.
At the close of court yesterday after
noon the eleventh juror had been sworn
in. A new venire Of twenty was issued
and made returnable today at o'clock,
at which time the remaining juror
probably will be drawn and the trial
begun.
c. M. Fielder, a striking metal trades
worker, who was arrested at the Alex
andria annex, Fifth and Spring streets,
several days ago on a charge of bat
terry, was arraigned before Police Judge
Williams yesterday. He entered a plea
of not guilty through his attorney,
Fred Spring, and demanded a jury
trial, which was set for October Is at
10 o'clock Prior to his arrest on the
battery charge Fielder was arrested on
a picketing charge, but secured his re-
lease through a disagreement of the
jury. Fielder Is out on 800 cash bail.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-07
TWO MASKED HIGHWAYMEN
HOLD UP A BICYCLIST
Failing to Get Money Robbers
Take Victims Wheel

While returning to his home at 1886
East Thirty-ninth street late Monday
night Robert Ozena was held up by
two masked and armed highway
men at Jefferson street and Maple ave-
nue.. After searching his clothes care
fully for money and valuables and Sc
curing nothing the men took his coat
and a bicycle he was riding. He re-
ported the robbery yesterday.
Ozena was riding south on Maple
avenue a few hundred feet from the in
tersection of jefferson street. The
street at that place is dark, and as he
neared an alleyway the men jumped
out from behind a palm on the side
walk, and pointing guns at him Or
dered him to get off. After they had
taken his coat and bicycle they ordered
him to walk down the street for two
blocks and not to turn around or make
an outcry or they would shoot him.
Another complainant at the detec-
tives' bureau yesterday was T. Terra
molo, q Japanese merchant at 1876 Ban
ming street. He reported that his store
at that address was entered Monday
night and three suits, a revolver, small
diamond and a gold watch stolen. Te-
ramolo stated that he suspected two
boys who had been lettering about the
store and acting queerly of the theft.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-07
SALUTATION 'OH YOU KID
DISTURBS WOMAN'S PEACE
Clerk Found Guilty of Annoying
Sister of Actress

"a kiss, especially soul kiss, is bat
terry, according to the law"
1.-The salutation, oh, you kid! is a
disturbance of the peace and is punish
able by ninety days imprisonment in
the city jail"
Decisions of Police Justice Joseph
Chambers.
If you kiss your sweetheart when she
is unwilling, a sentence In the city
Jail may be your reward. To use the
expression, "Oh, you kidl" may result
in a more severe penalty-it may mean
ninety days on bread and water in the
city bastile.
The "Oh, you kid!" decision was an
nounced yesterday, when pretty Miss
Marie Durfee appeared against A. G.
Cameron, q Southern Pacific shipping
clerk, In a peace disturbance case. Miss
Durfee, who is petite and pretty, re-
sented the salutation from Cameron
of "Oh, you kid!" The expression, ac-
cording to Miss Durfee, who resides at
S31 North Broadway, is not in accord
with polite converse.
Miss Durfee said Cameron met her
at North Broadway and College streets
Saturday night Cameron greeted her
with "Oh, you kid!" and Immediately
she started to show her resentment.
She grabbed Cameron's hair, slapped
his face and then, when breathless,
Special officer ALERT appeared and ar
rested Cameron on charge of disturb
ance.
In the police court yesterday Cam
eron pleaded guilty to the charge and
will be sentenced today. Judge Cham
bers listened to the evidence given by
the arresting officer and said that the
testimony indicated that Miss Durfee,
who Is a sister of, Minta Durfee, an
actress, had been much disturbed.
Pending infiiction of judicial punish
ment Cameron was released on bail.
six months ago Justice Chambers de-
cided that kiss was battery-that is,
In cases where the kiss is unwillingly
,.ooafuad
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-07
HYSTERIA ABROAD IN
LAND, SAYS FAIRBANKS
Former Vice President Delivers
Address in indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 6.-Former
Vice President Fairbanks, speaking
today to the survivors of the Mexi-
can war, declared "there is too much
hysteria abroad in the country" and
said the watchword should be down
with the demagogue and up with the
patriot"
After paying tribute to the bravery
and courage of the Mexican war vet
Grams, who are holding a national con-
vention In this city, Mr.. Fairbanks
said:
There is too much hysteria abroad
in the land. There are many COUNSEL
ors, and among them many false
prophets. Fortunately the American
people are bringing to bear on the
problems which face them that delib-
crate, rational Judgment which has
been their salvation in the past. Our
country and our institutions have cost
too much in the precious blood Of her
immortal sons to be given over either
to time servers, or chance, or anarchy"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-07
BANDIT LEAVES A
TRAIL Of MONEY
Holds Up ella Valley Bank at Mo-
renci and Escapes
with $4,000
POSSES TAKE UP THE PURSUIT
Robber Exchanges Shots with the
Cashier and Book
keeper as He FleeS
POSSES TAKE UP THE PURSUIT

MORENCI, Ariz., Sept. 6.-Along a
trail over the hills, marked by silver
fallen from STOLEN money bags, posse
of sheriff's deputies and citizens to-
night are pursuing the bandit who held
up the ella Valley bank shortly before
noon today and fled with $4,000 taken
from the cash drawer. Thirty-five
thousand dollars stored in the vaults
was saved because Cashier J. G..
Efromson assured the robber that he
did not know the combination and the
bandit had no time to spend breaking
1t open.
He fed to the hills Immediately after
sweeping the contents of the cash
drawer into sacks. He kept up lively
exchange of shots with Efromson and
the latter's assistant, s. e. Tyler, who
fired at him with revolvers.
The robber appeared at the bank
about II o'clock, and covering Efrom-
son and Boolkeeper Neptune with his
revolver, ordered them to throw up
their hands. Then he demanded that
the vault be opened Efromson de-
clared that the only official who knew
the safe combination was absent, and
the robber emptied the contents OF the
cash drawer, amounting to $4,000 in
silver gold and bank notes, into his
sacks and dashed out the door. AS his
horse sped down the street Efromson
and Tyler opened fire with reYolvers.
The robber replied with a winchester,
but his bullets flew wide, serving
merely to arouse the town.
He had hardly disappeared over the
hills when a posse started in pursuit.
Deputy Sheriff Scott returned tonight
for a fresh horse, and reported that
the robbers trail was marked with
money dropped in his flight. Two
small sacks of coin taken from the
bank have been recovered. The bandit
crossed the Frisco river tonight, hard
pressed by his pursuers.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-07
LABORER SHOWS GRIT WHEN
SURGEON TREATS WOUNDS

L. ]. Russler, so years old, a laborer'
living near Tropico, is a nervous. man.
He also Is a nervy man and has a
superabundance Of grit. Last night he
was taken into the receiving hospital
to be treated for wounds said to have
been incurred as the result Of a holdup
on the Glendale road.
"Oh, my, oh, N.Y." walled Russler
when the nurse attempted to cleanse
the wounds on his nose and face. Il
can't stand that; you win have to let
up on such vigorous treatment"
The patient was held until the
wounds were cleansed and then he was
released The surgeons passed the
needles through the cuts and drew
them together, but Russler never
WINGED or moved.
ITS just failing of mine" said the
patient 'I never could stand water,
even as chaser or as wash"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-07
BELL HELD To ANSWER
FOR W|DAMAN' MURDER
Slayer and Mother Clasp Hands
During Course of PreIimi-
nary Hearing

Frank M. Bell, slayer of Attorney o..
P. Widaman, heard many of the details
Of the tragedy at Artesia station a
few weeks ago related again in Justice
Summerfeld's court yesterday morn
ing as he sat in the room beside his
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Bell. Mother
and son sat with hands clasped as the
preliminary examination was conduct
ed before Justice j. G. Steele, sitting
for Justice Summerfield.
Bell was held to answer and was
remanded to the custody OF the sher-
iff.
The crime for which Bell was ar
raigned was the shooting of o. p.
Widaman at Artesia on the morning
of July 20, when, it is alleged, the de-
fendant, after feud of several years
standing, shot Widaman as he was
about to board a Pacific Electric car
en- route to the city. From the effects
of the wounds received Widaman died
in a few hours.
A. e. Vevis and Ray Ramey were
the first two witnesses called and both
testified to having heard the shoot
ing and seen the principals In the
tragedy.
Delos w. Davidson, the next witness
called by the prosecution, emphatic
ally stated that he did not hear the
shooting or witness the affair.
When F.. r. Ampton was called TO
testify he remembered having heard an
explosion, after which he turned and
ran, and that was all that he remem-
bered.
James r. Garter stated that he wit
messed the entire affair, while L. B.
Goodrich, the next witness for the pros
ecution, asserted that he did not see
thing.
The star witness for the prosecution
was NJ Courtney who stated that he
heard the shooting and identified Bell
as the person who fired the shots.
Only one witness was called during
the afternoon session. The final wit
ness, DR.. George w. Campbell, au-
topsy surgeon for the district attorney,
gave a vivid description of how Vida
mans death was caused by gunshot
wounds. Each one of the four wounds
from which Widaman died was de-
scribed as to the course the bullet had
taken.
with the conclusion of DR.. Camp
BELLS testimony, Justice Steele made
the following decision:
"The court finds sufficient evidence to
hold the defendant without bail"
Attorney C. c. McComas represented
the district attorney, while Frank
Dominguez and H. T. Giesler looked
after the interests of the defendant.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-07
CHARGE YOUTHS WITH
STEALING CALF ON RANGE
Son of Well Known Family in San
Bernardin0 Jail

SAN BBRNARDnNo. Sept. 6.-West-
ley Peck, the son of we'll known local
family. and George Baldwin are in the
county Jail charged with grand lar
ceny. They were arrested this morn
ing by Sheriff Ralphs following tho
Investigations of allegations that they
had stolen a calf from the Atwood
ranch in the Yucaipa valley.
Baldwin, who was recently released
on probation for statutory offense,
states that they traded the foreman of
the ranch a large calf for two younger
ones. He says that the foreman caught
one of the small calves for them and
described the other and that when they
came across 1t on the range West shot
1t with a rifle. Both carcases were
sold to Russell Brothers of this city.