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Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-24

The st. Louis Globe-Democrat is in
clined to think Los Angeles won't
overtako San Francisco. 1t needn't
say we failed to warn it not to bet on
the wrong hoss.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-24

They criticised Cleveland for going
fishing down the Potomac in a govern
ment tender. Taft takes a naval con-
voy at an expense of 100000 upward.
and little is said about it.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-24

Man in San Francisco has disap-
peared and can't be found. Now, if
he had left Houston, Tex, there would
be no mystery about it.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-24

Miss Snow was elected to the school
board in Minneapolis. We have pre-
viously remarked that it was a cold
day for a lot of candidates.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-24

Man was arrested in Detroit for cele-
brating his silver wedding with fire.
works. The only explanation of such
wild acts is that he was glad that
twenty-five years of it were over.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-24

Ethel Barrymore, tits rumored, is to
leave her young husband, Mr.. Colt
The matrimonial pasture ought to be
large enough for two Colts.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-24

Seventy-fve million new dollar bills
are to be turned out for the Christmas
trade, which would help some if we
had the distribution of them.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-24

Hindoos from up north are migrat-
ing to Southern California, Can't
blame them. but we want no more
Hindoos or hoodoos.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-24

They have had another landslide at
Panama. We were afraid all along
that Mr.. Taft would lean little too
much to one side.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-24

If the coffin trust is on to its job it
will hurry it's drummers down to the
Mexican border line.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-24

Today is the day when the head of
the house makes his annual sorry eX-
hibition of how not to carve poultry
gracefully.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-24

Richard Croker has come to America,
probably to find out how in the world
they ever did 1t.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-24

Speaking comparatively, the price of
an aviation meet is about what it
would require to found and endow a
large hospital.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-24

Mexico should not overlook the fact
that Uncle Sans slipper is larger than
it was in 1846.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-24

You can give thanks with more unc-
ton If you don't think of the price Of
that turkey.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-24

Let's make Los Angeles more beauti-
full and prosperous, and thus prepare
for Thanksgiving, 1911.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-24

What the osteopaths did to the allo-
paths in their resolutions might be
called a good massage.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-24

Here's hoping you'll draw the large
end of the wishbone.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-24

There may be something in these
stories of falling prices. Radium has
gone down 81 100000 an ounce.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-24

Victor Berger's energy presages the
title of the Man who Made Milwaukee
Famous.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-24

Mr.. Jackson, Conservative member
of the Liverpool city council, is not
conservative about his admiration for
Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-24

It is predicted that the price of tires
will come down, and if we may be par
doned for saying it, they auto.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-24

How about it, Mr.. Dealer? Hadn't
you listened Of the stories of lower
prices?
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-24

AS near as we can figure it, food
prices have gone down only in Kala-
mazoo, Mich, and Chattahootchie, Miss.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-24

TURKEYS are said to be small and
thin this year-so small and thin that
some folks couldn't see 'em.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-24
PUBLIC LETTER BOX

nOn must be
assumes n
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-24

Have you given something toward
the children's hospital?
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-24

Something over $4,000 thankful peo-
pie.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-24

A little of the dark meat, please.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-09
GOOD WORK FOR
BETTER HIGHWAYS
San Joaquin Commission Gives
Report of Improvement in
Last Half Year
Especial Dispatch TO The Call


STOCKTON, Oct s.-The highway
commission today filed with the board
of supervisors it's report for the last
six months It shows road work under
contract as follows
For complete construction of roads, "a. OF miles;
paving 5s.17 miles, grading 2.23 miles, bridges
Road contracts actually done: 9.59 miles, pac-
ing 32.3s miles, grading 9S19, miles. bridges
The total expenditures to date for road work
amount to S2S3.165.54 and for bridges, S34.
35e.s1 making grand total of $31s,122.o5.
The commission reports to the board
that it has graded all parts of the
Waterloo. Linden, Copperopolis, Mari
posa, French Camp, West Side, Acampo-
Lockeford and Lodi Woodbridge roads
as provided in the specifications for
grading so miles of highways.
Contracts for gravel paving have
been let on each of these roads in con-
junction with the Manteca groups of
roads
Work on the lower. Sacramento road
has progressed to such an extent that
it is safe to predict. state the COM
missioners, that the full stretch OF
adobe road from Stockston north will
be covered with asphaltum before the
rains set in.
The report shows the amount of work
done in the last six months to be $780,
600. The overhead cost on this has
been $17, 7,461.55.
The commissioners are: Frank A.
West, Burton A. Towne and S. P. Ell
lot f. A. Eckstrom is the secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-09
WOMAN ADMITS
CONCEALING Crime
Mrs. Talbot Confesses Part
Played in Burning Evidence
Against DIR. Wichman
Especial Dispatch to The Call


RENO. Oct S.-Under the persuasive
questions of Chief of Police Burke and
District Attorney woodburn. Mrs ]. A
Talbot has made complete statement
of the part she played in the burning
of the evidence of the crime which is
charged against DR.. E. II. Wichman.
Mrs. Talbot is tonight under the es-
pionage of a plain clothes man and
guarded in a private residence in this
city. She is in a highly nervous state,
and during the recital Of her story
swooned number of times. She told
of the operation committed by Doctor
Wichman, the orders of the doctor to
her to burn certain evidence and her
compliance with his request under Ju-
ress. how she hurriedly left the city
and other damaging evidence that will
be used by the prosecution when Doctor
Wichman is tried on charge of mur-
dering Mrs. Emma G. Ross.
Wichman is in the county Jail. This
afternoon arrangements were made by
which he will be defended by Attorney
w. D. Jones, who successfully defended
him four years ago on a similar charge,
and Attorney P. A. McCarren.
DIR. W. II. A. WullschIeger, who per-
formed the second operation in an ef-
fort TO save the woman's life, called to-
day upon the district attorney and re-
lated many things regarding the case
which were not brought out at the cor
oner's inquest.
The body of Mrs. Emma Gillespie
Ross was inferred in Mountain View
Clean. niece of the dead woman, and
Mrs. Saunders, owner of the Nortonia
apartments, where the woman lived
before she was taken TO the private
hospital. being; the only mourners at
the grave Rev. Mr.. Unsworth of the
Trinity Episcopal church, performed
the ceremony.
Miss MCLEAN, who has supported her
late aunt for some time, will remain
in this city until after the preliminary
hearing. She has, promised the dis
trict attorney that she will aid in the
efforts to convict Doctor wichman of
the murder of Mrs. Ross, and possibly
will testify at the trial.
The inquest probably will be con-
tinued tomorrow, when testimony will
be taken and a verdict reached. Act
ing Coroner Lee Davis safJ that he
would have the inquest finished before
the preliminary hearing came up. Mrs.
Talbot's husband, John A. Talbot, is in
the oil district near Los Angeles. He
was employed by the Palace gambling
house until several months ago when
he left, town. Their two children are
here with the mother.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-09
JOHN F. FOUGA
CALLED BY DEATH
Popular Deputy in the United
States District Court Dies
in ffealdsburg

John Francis Fouga, deputy clerk of
the United States district court of the
northern division of California, well
known as a clubman and one of the
most popular men in the federal serv-
ice, died at the home of his father in
law, j. S. Williams, in Healdsburg yes
terday, dispatches to that effect having
been received from there last night.
His death came after a long illness.
He was So years old, native of New
Orleans, and was admitted to the bar
in New Orleans in 1880. From 1882 to
1884 he served as clerk in the federal
court of Arizona, and in 1886 was ap-
pointed as assistant clerk under Judge
ogden Hoffman in San Francisco.
He remained in this city until 1899
and was a member of the Union league
and Press club, the Elks' lodge and the
Woodmen of the World. In 1899 he
was appointed TO the position he last
held. He left a wife and a mother, the
latter in New Orleans.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-09
LESNES ABBEY WAS
VERY LARGE BUILDING
Excavations i'm Ancient Ruins
Reveal Structures Extent

LONDON, Oct. S.-Recent excavations
at Abbey Wood, near Plumstead, on
the site of Lesnes abbey, have revealed
the existence of much more important
building than was ever anticipated.
Since Cardinal Woolsey destroyed the
abbey in 1925, there has been nothing
to see beyond a part of the cloister
wall and some rough farm walls built
from the rubbish of the monastery.
The ruins of the abbey which have
now been unearthed in the orchard at
tached to Abbey farm show a building
more than $50 feet long and about SO
feet across the transepts. In the center
of the cross there stood a square tower.
and part of the columns supporting this
tower are still to be seen.
A plan has been prepared of the ex-
cavations, which shows the abbey
church, INCLUDING lady chapel and
some smaller chapeIs, the chapter
house, frater, cloister and indicat ations
of other buildings.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-09
RACEHORSE DASHES INTO
CROWD; SIX INJURED
Jockey Loses Leg and Turfman
Is Seriously Hurt

TACOMA, Oct. Six persons were
hurt at the Puyallup Valley fair
grounds this afternoon when one of
the race horses hurdled four foot
fence and dashed into crowd of spec
tators. Danny Casey, a 1S year old
Jockey. sustained fracture of the leg
which necessitated amputation below
the knee David John, an Indian horse
owner. suffered a dislocation of the
shoulder and possibly internal injuries.
The widow of Steilacoom Jimmy was
seriously hurt internally. A months
old baby was knocked from the arms
of a Tacoma man named Richards. &'out
escaped uninjured, although Richards
was cut and bruised An old soldier
from the orting home also was cut and
bruised
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-09
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AUNT TOLD OF PLOT TO
KILL TAFT AND HER LIFE THREATENED


MILLBURY, Mass. Oct. 9-An al
legged scheme for the assassination of
President Taft was unfolded to Miss
Della C. Torrey, aunt of the president.
by a stranger who called at her home
here today. The man, who refused to
give his name, declared he overheard
the plotters while in Boston. AS he
departed he threatened to return and
kill Miss Torrey if the matter got into
the newspapers
The man went away from Millbury
as suddenly and as mysteriously as he
had come, and tonight there. is no
clesw to. his whereabouts. although Miss
Torrey Immediately reported the facts
to the Millbury authorities and they,
in turn, asked the assistance of the
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-09
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WILL EXPERT MINES
Committee Appointed to Safe.
guard Investors
l,Soceiol Dispotch 10 The Call

Especial Dispatch 10 I he CdI]
STOCKTON, Oct. s.-The chamber of
commerce has appointed Gilbert Mem
Ross and Amos Jones a committee on
mines.
The purpose of the committee is to
safeguard investors from wildcat
schemes. The cost of the investigation
of any mining property is borne by the
applicant. The chamber does not in
dorse the report. but keeps it as a pub
lie document on file at the headouar-
ters.
The chamber has received inquiries
quite often in regard to mining prop
critics in this section, but has not been
in a position to answer them. The
scheme is said to meet with the general
approval of mining men.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-09

Worcester police. The matter has also
been reported to the secret service au-
thorities.
In telling of the mans visit. Miss
Torrey said:
He told me he had been in Boston
and had heard some men say they were
going to kin the president and he
thought L ought TO know about it. He
did not tell me his. name. and alto
gether he was queer acting man. He
said he did not want anything to get
into the papers about it. and If it did
he would come back and kill me.
s. "As soon as he had gone sent word
to the selectmen, for he was such a
queer, acting man that 1 did not know
what might happen.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-09
CENTRAL METHODLSTS
HONOR THEIR PASTOR
Rev. John Stephens rendered
Elaborate Reception
TSpecial Dispoich 10 The Call

STOCKTON, Oct. S.-Rev. John
Stephens, who has been pastor of the
Central Methodist church for six years
and has been returned for another
year, was the guest of honor last night
at a reception given by the Ladies aid
society and attended by zoo persons.
Attorney Charles Light was master
of ceremonies. Mrs. D. A. Oldham,
upon behalf of the women of the
church, welcomed the pastor
Judge e. l. Jones spoke for the men
of the church and Rev. r. H. Sink of
the Congregational church referred to
the fellowship that existed between him
and Rev. stephens The Congregation
alists met in worship with the Meth
odists pending the erection of their
new church.
Mrs. w. J. Backus and t. T. Smith.
choir leader, sang Refreshments were
served at the conclusion of the pro-
gram.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-09
BALLOONISTS FALLS
WHEN A ROPE BREAKS
John Richland Badly Hurt
While Making Ascent

ST. JOSEPH. Mo-, Oct S.-While
making an ascent in a balloon at Eas-
ton. Mo-, short distance east of ST.
Joseph John Richland of Elwood.
Kan, fell 100 feet when the rope hold
ing his parachute to. the balloon broke.
A telephone wire broke his fall, but the
lower part of his body was completely
paralyzed and he was interneIly hurt.
He is in a precarious condition This
was Richland's first serious accident in
13 years experience as balloonist
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-09
CROWD WATCHES
TUGS ATTEMPT
TO FLOAT BOAT
Damara, Fast on Rocks, Resists
All Efforts to Bulge 1t
Yesterday
Faulty Compass Is Blamed for
Accident by the Veteran
Pilot in Charge
THE British steamer Damara, Cap

SHE British steamer Damara, Cap
tain Francis Stewart. outward
bound for Grimsby with a S250,0
cargo of barley, went ashore at 1:5o
o'clock yesterday afternoon in a dense
100 yards farther out than the liner
Alameda struck a few years ago. Eff
forts to float the vessel were unsuc-
cessful, but it is hoped that by light
ering some of the cargo it will be
possible to pull the stranded tramp
into deep water on this mornings high
tide. When the Damara struck Cap
tain Stewart was on the bridge, but the
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-09
BOYS BAND TO PLAY
AT DE FREMERY PARK

OAKLAND. Oct s.-The Boys Re-
treat concert band will give musical
program Sunday afternoon from to 3
o'clock at De Fremery park, Sixteenth
and Adeline streets. The park com
missioners gave the organization per-
mission to give the outdoor concert in
the park. The band recently returned
from a successful tour of the state.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-09
ROOSEVELT, AFFECTED BY STRENUOUS
LIFE, DECLINES TO ATTEND BANQUE7 7
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

ATLANTA, Ga, Oct. s.-Colonel
Roosevelt reached Atlanta this after
noon in rather bad shape. He frankly
admitted that the strenuous life was
telling on him, and at once called off
the banquet which was to be given at
the Capital City club in his honor after
his address tonight for the benefit of
the Uncle Sam memorial fund.
.I am tired said the colonel, "and
must cut out the banquet. When I meet
strong men like the Atlantans feel
that I must speak to them, and 1 am
too tired to do that tonight
Colonel Roosevelt's voice was in bad
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-09

Definite promise was given yester-
day by Governor James N Gillett that
he would call congress of represen-
tatives of eight western states to meet
in San Francisco November II. 1S and
10, to discuss:
Second: Maintenance of battleship
fleet Of sufficient strength on the Pacific
coast.
Third: Pacific coast expositions. in
Guiding the Panama-Pacifc interna-
tionaI exposition at San Francisco in
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-09

SANTA CRUZ. Oct. s.-After serving
as postmaster at the little mountain
town of Glenwood for the last AZ years,
Charles Martin has resigned. He was
first appointed by President Grant, and
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-09
RAT IN HAIR OF GIRL
SAVES HER FROM DEATH
Horse Kicks Riders Head, but
Pad Breaks Blow

FRESNO, Oct. S.-Only a heavy rat
in the hair of Miss Mabel Brock. a
Young professional rider from Tennes-
see who is appearing at the county
fair here. saved her life this evening in
an accident in front of the postoffice.
Miss Brock was thrown from her horse
and was kicked in the back of the
head. The rat broke the force of the
blow and she came out of the accident
after half an hours medical treatment
with only a few scars.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-09
WESTERN CONGRESS WILL
MEET HERE NOVEMBER IL
Three Days Conclave TO Discuss Merchant Marine
Legislation, Pacific Fleet and Coast Exposition

1918 and the San Diego exposition the
same year.
The meeting yesterday afternoon was
held in the office of Fletcher A. Cutler,
attorney for the state board of regents
in the Crocker buifdfng with Governor
Gillett there were present Colonel
George H. Pippy, vice president of the
Merchant marine league of the United
States Captain George W. Dickie,
chairman of the executive committee of
the Merchant marine league of Cali
fornia; Captain 1. n. Hibberd and w.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-09

shape and it was looked after by spe-
cialists before he began his address
tonight on Uncle Sam to an audience of
5000 people in the Auditorium.
During the address Colonel Roosevelt
frequently found himself a half Geor-
gian, as his mother was native of the
state and her two brothers were con-
federate officers.
After his address Colonel Roosevelt
hurried to the colored Congregational
church. where he took part in the dedi-
cation of Roosevelt room. He spoke
briefly to the negroes in a husky voice,
and then retired to his private car
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-09
CALIFORNIA POSTMASTER RESIGNS
AFTER SERVICE RECORD OF AZ YEARS
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

holds the record for continuous service
in the United States postofice depart
ment. Desiring to spend his remain
ing days in comfort he requested Presi-
dent Taft to relieve him. and his wish
was granted
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-09

CHICO, Oct. S.-John Cussick Jr.,
aged IS. son of John cussick of this
city. claims the record for deer this
season. While hunting this week in
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-09
BOY OF THIRTEEN SHOOTS BIG BUCK
AND CLAIMS SEASONS DEER RECORD
Especial Dispatch to The Cali

Chico canyon. 10 miles north of this
city. he shot buck weighing 17O
pounds. The boy shot as the buck
jumped, the ball passing through the
neck and causing instant death
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-09
New Regime Stands Firm
RECOGNITION viii BE Given

COLOGNE. Oct. S-The Gazette
prints an inspired Berlin dispatch to
the effect that If the republican form
of government succeeds in Portugal all
nations will recognize 1t. as no state
would take occasion TO mix in the in
ternal AFFAIRS of Portugal The Ga
zette repels the insinuation that Ger
many Is seeking to acquire a coaltng
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-09

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The San Francisco call., 1910-10-09

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-23
D. C. MORRISON'S FUNERAL.
Right Rev. Bishop Harding to Off
cate at Obseuuies.

The funeral of Dugald Cameron Nor
rison will be conducted at his home. No.
1880 + street. at o'clock tomorrow aft
ernoon. Rt. Rev. Bishop Harding will
conduct the services, Mr.. Morrison hav-
ing been a constant attendant at St.
PauIs P. T.. Church for many years
while Bishop Harding was its rector. The
obsequies will also be attended with Ma
sonic honors.
Mr. Morrison's death resulted Friday
from fall down the stairs at his resi-
dence He was clerk in the bureau
of equipment. Navy Department. He
was the son of the late Judge Roderick
Norman Morrison, who was a member
Of the New York assembly, and later a
judge in California. Mr.. Morrison was
born in New York city January "a. 1885
and was graduated from Hamilton Col
lege, class of 1859, with Hector V. Low
ing and Daniel w. Wright of Bowling
Green, Ky. He then determined to stuuy
law, and graduated from the University
of Albany law class, 1860, with Senator
Proctor and Senator Villas as classmates.
In the same year Mr.. Morrison emigrat-
ed to Battle Creek. Mich, and enlisted
in the Union army in the following year.
serving at the front for two and a half
years, when he came to Washington.
Mr.. Morrison was a member Of the fol-
lowing associations: Psi Epsilon and Ma
sonic fraternities, Knights of Honor and
National Union Beneficial fraternities,
Southern Tier Masonic Relief Association.
District of Columbia Association of Fra
ternal societies, was past. dictator, chap
lain and trustee and representative to
the District of Columbia Association and
Fraternal Societies, and vice president of
that association: past dictator and past
chaplain of the Grand Lodge; ex-presi-
dent of Council POI. National Union, and
chaplain of the same and delegate to
the cabinet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-23
Endorsed by Past Commanders.
LOCAL EDUCATORS MEET.
Discuss Plans for Mass Meeting to
Push WASHINGTON Memorial.

A meeting of the building committee of
the educational institutions of the Dis
trict of Columbia, cooperating with the
George Washington Memorial Associa-
ton, was held yesterday in the board
room of the Franklin School building
Responding TO invitation from the
chairman, Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey,
there were present representatives from
number of private educational institu-
tons, who listened to plans for mass
meeting of all the private schools Satur-
day, February 10, in Memorial Cont
mental Hall. The object of the meeting
is to create a spirit of enthusiasm and
cooperation with the George Washington
Memorial Association, whose intention is
to erect in Washington, at the earliest
possible date, the George Washington
memorial building.
DR.. Charles d. Walcott and DR.. George
NJ. Kober of the general committee dis
cussed the plans and purposes of the as
ISOLATION.
DR.. Arthur Ramsay of Fairmont Semi
nary was elected chairman, and Mrs
Barbour Walker of the National Cathe-
dral School secretary of a committee to
have particular charge of the work
among the private schools. The other
members of the committee are to be
chosen by the chairman.