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Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-07
ROWELL ASKS PROBATION
TO WORK FOR CREDITORS
Erring Attorney Attributes Down.
fall to Drink and Gambling.
Gives Good References

MY object in asking probation is to
work and repay my creditors while my
powers are intact" writes Elmer Els
worth Rowell in his application for pro-
baton, written by his own hand and
submitted to Judge Davis yesterday.
Roweli recently pleaded guilty to the
charge of obtaining money under false
pretenses. Several weeks ago he was
captured after a search of six months
following his jumping bail. During that
time judgments for more than $4,000
were taken against him.
"I have been guilty of many delin-
quencies," he continues, 'in the nature
of moral transgressions during the past
twenty-five years. They were occa-
stoned by carelessness resulting from
the drink habit, to which have been
internationally addicted, and to gamb-
ling in former years.
Many persons are named as refer
ences, among them Judge b. r. Bled-
soc of San Bernardino and Judges
Rives and Bordwell of Los Angeles.
The hearing of his case has been post
poned until July IA.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-07
Municipal Affairs
ANTI-P|CKETING LAWS
UNJUST, SAY STRIKERS
Legislation Committee of Council
Addressed by Union Men on
Proposed Ordinance

THE legislation committee of the city
council entertained about 800 metal
trades and brewery strikers last nlghl
when il met to hear arguments pro anu
con upon City Attorney HeWltts $ ahtl-
picl<eting ordinance. Most of the ar
el1ments were contra, there being nc
one present who seemed to care TO sup
port the ordinance in the lace Oh IiAe
strong opposition. .,....-.,- .. 4,,o
Folir speakers talked at length on the
Injustice of the ordinance to the union
men. They were Fred Spring, attorney
for the unions; c. F. Grow, business
agent of the machinists' union; w. A
Fngle. a prominent officer of the Cen
trail Labor council. and G. w. slocuIh'
Glly Eddie, deputy city attorney ex-
plained present state laws 1nd CITY
ordinances which are appIICep4e ~
strike conditions. -
II was the opinion of each Of the
sneakers representing the strikers that
the ordinance is not only unfair puI
superfuous, inasmuch as the ob9ectou-
able features of a strike which 1t seeks
10 nrevent are already made unIaWlul
by existing laws. Each or lhe IouI
sneakers maintained that the ordlnanCe
is nrepared especially to assist speclal
interests in blocking the two strikes
now in progress in Los Angeles.
Fred Spring cited rulings of various
courts to show that striking, boycottlng
and peaceful efforts to promote sympa-
thv with strikers are distinctly legal
He pointed out that present day strlhes
do not mean rioting and laWlessness'
as did strikes of years past. Inc men
involved in the Los Angeles strlkes
have been urged to observe the Ia"
strictly, he said. ,,.,,
It was made plain to the council
committee that if the ordinance Is
nassel immediate steps will be taken
70 call for a special referendum cleo
tion.
The committee is composed OF Coun-
cilnen Andrews, Gregory, Washburn
and RetlIouslxI. Members of the COM
,11ittee are noncommittal as to their at
ti+,1de to the proposed ordinance, ana
1I,iiI NOT saw what action will be taken
with if nrevious to it's presentation TO
the council, which probably will occur
next Tuesday. ,s.7 -
About thirty men were induced "
leave their work yesterday assetleu
prominent union men last eNelilIsa
Fmployers say the number of men
coming back to work is growing ldIseL
each day, and it will be only matter
of a short time until it Will nave peen
forgotten by them that a strlke was
ever called. o,,r-
ell and others for modification or the
restraining order of the superior court
will he taken up soon. The motion was
SET for a hearing in the court Yesterday
morning, but the parties to the actloh
failed to appear.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-07
News of the Courts
JUDGE RETIES NUPTIAL
KNOT IN BRIEF MOMENT
Court Grants Victor M. Wagner
Divorce Until Wife Gives
Her Testimony

Instead of getting the divorce Sc ex-
pected, Victor M. Wagner, who had
sued Mamie Wagner on the grounds OF
desertion, left Judge Hutton's court
yesterday under obligation to pay his
wife 500 a month separate mainten-
ance.
For a brief moment he was a free
man, the decree having been granted
by default. Suddenly voice from the
visitors at the back of the room
spoke UP.
Mrs. Wagner is here and would like
to say something, Judge"
"Order granting decree rescinded.
"Mrs. Wagner will take the stand,
directed Judge Hutton.
Then followed a story of alleged
cruelty and abuse that differed greatly
from that the defendant had told.
Certainly, left home and deserted my
husband, but 1 was driven to 1t" she
said.
"I would just as soon he got his
divorce" said Mrs. Wagner, but I do
want $40 month for the support OF
myself and my 5-year-old baby"
The husbands decree was at once de-
MED and the $40 maintenance granted.
For a few moments Attorney John
Munroe urged the court to continue the
matter for the presentation of further
evidence. But the defeated husband
was evidently fearful that an even
larger amount might be asked Of him,
for he instructed that no continuance
be asked.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-07
GRANTS BREWERY RIGHT TO
EXTEND ANTONIO ST. SEWER

The Mathie Brewing company will be
allowed to build an extension of the
Antonio street sewer from its present
terminus to point nearer the brew
cry. The company has asked permis-
sion to build the sewer to carry off
waste water from the plant, the drain
to be built as a public sewer under pri-
Vate contract.
The water is now being turned into
the street cutters in Antonio street.
The existing sewer in Main street is
not deep enough nor of sufficient ca
pacity to take care Of the waste. The
storm drains in Main street were built
only for disposal of surface water The
Antonio street sewer is the only posi-
BILE outlet.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-07
CORPORATION TAXES IN
COUNTY SHOW INCREASE
Assessor Declares Assessment
Has Been EquaIized and
Mistakes Clerical

The assessments male on the county
tax roll against public service corpor-
atoms have been increased over last
years assessments, as is shown by the
books turned over to the board Of su-
pervisors, sitting as board of equal
ization. In talking Of the increase,
Assessor Hopkins said yesterday:
MY main object in the assessment
work this year was to equalize. There
was a general increase all over the
county and the increase has been in
every line. believe every assessment
on my books this year can be defended,
barring clerical errors. If there are
any clerical errors am only too ready
to assist any taxpayer in having them
corrected"
The total amount assessed against the
public utility corporations this year is
$50, ,565, 1920, which in an increase Of
$5,291,O70 or approximately IL per cent.
The comparison between the assess
ments this year and last against the
public corporations follows:
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-07
MAY COMPEL |. A.-P. TO
FIX APPROACH TO TUNNEL
Temporary Retaining Walls Urged
to Prevent LandSIideS

The city engineer yesterday recon-
mended to the board of public works
that it Immediately instruct the Los
Angeles Pacific company to build tenn
porary retaining walls or take other
steps to prevent slides at the ap-
proach to the Hill street tunnel. The
franchise of the company provides that
il shall pay the expenses of the main
tenance of the tunnel and its ap-
proaches The lot in question is owned
by the Los Angeles-Pavific company
interests.
1t is the opinion of the city engi-
neer that a dangerous condition exists
at the approach. He recommends, how
ever that only temporary provisions be
made for the reason that it is under
stood by him that there is a proba-
bility of the lot now occupied by the
Highland Villa hotel being cut down to
the street level.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-07
WORRY OVER BUSINESS
MAKES GROCER KILL SELF
S. A. MaStin Found by Wife Dead
with Bullet Hole Through
His Head

Lying on the floor with gaping hole
in his right temple and a revolver
clutched tightly in his hand, the body
of S. A. Mastin, 35 years old, grocer,
was found by Mrs. Mastin when she
returned to her home at 109 West
Ninety-first street at 10 o'clock last
night. Dependency due to business re-
verses is thought to have prompted the
act
According to the police Mastin had
complained recently of financial trou-
bles and told his wife he was worried
greatly because of dull business. AL
though he appeared despondent at
times he never intimated that he would
end his life.
Mrs. Mastin left her home yesterday
afternoon and went down town shop
ping. She later visited friends and
reached home at 10 o'clock. When she
entered her home, which is in the rear
of the grocery store, she stumbled on
the body of her husband
The body was taken to the under
taking establishment of Bresee broth
ers and the coroner probably will sign
a certificate of suicide without hold
inng an inquest.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-07
SUIT TO DETERMINE LOWER
WATER RATES IS BEGUN
Union Hollywood Company 0p-
posed to City

The suit to determine whether the
$1.25 water rate recently passed by the
city council is too low for the Union
Hollywood Water company to make a
reasonable profit began yesterday be-
fore Judge Clark of Ventura, sitting for
Judge Monroe. The rate, which was q
reduction from $1.60, went into effect
July /, and the action is for an injunc-
tion to permanently restrain the fur
ther operation of the ordinance.
At, the hearing yesterday the only
testimony taken was that of Oils w.
Wern, superintendent of the company,
as to the value of several of the prop
critics of the company. 1t is expected
the evidence on this point alone Will
take the greater part of the week.
Deputy City Attorney e. R. Young
and John w. Schenck, attorney for the
public utilities board. represent the city
and Walter Haas the water company.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-07
YOUTH ACCUSED OF AUTO
THEFT SENT TO WHITTIER

Lewis Austin, alleged thief of many
automobiles, was yesterday sentenced
the second time to Whittier for the
same type of offense, on this occasion
to remain until he is of age, which is
four years.
The specific complaint on which he
was sentenced was that of taking the
machine of w. NJ. Clark at Long Beach
June 10, but it is stated that he has
taken at least four other cars within
the past few months and kept them
for periods varying from a day up to
three months. He stated that he never
meant to sell any of them, but merely
liked to ride.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-07
SAYS HUSBAND FAILED TO
PAY HOUSEHOLD EXPENSES
Wife of Doctor Alleges She Sup
ported Self Eleven Years

In a suit for separate maintenance
tried yesterday in Judge Wilbur s
court, Mrs. Callie e. Royer claimed
that ever since their marriage, eleven
years ago, she had supplied the money
by her own wages to run the house
hold and had never received volun-
tarily from her husband, DR.. Benjamin
F, Roger, a cent for her support.
"He one time told me-" said Mrs.
Roger, "he did not marry me because
he cared for me, but because he
thought I would help him get along,
and that he would put me in an in
sane asylum yet"
A division of property, said to be
worth $4,000, is asked, included in
which is the jewelry store and op-
tician's establishment conducted by
DR.. Roger at 209 North Main street.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-07
ASKS $4,000 OF CITY FOR
AoUEDUCT WORKERS DEATH

Michael Morley, administrator of the
estate of Martin Morley, yesterday filed
with the city, through his attorney, eS
Daniel O'Connell, a claim for $lO'oOO
damages. ,,.,.
Martin Morley was killed while work
ing ON a tunnel of the aqueduct, sep
tenber 2, 1909, at camp No. 2, Naraka,
Inyo county. In the claim 1t Is alleged
that Morley's death was due TO care
lessness and negligence on the part OF
the city. 1t is charged that defective
electric apparatus was in use in the
tunnel, that unsafe tools We're proVld-
ed. that dangerous features of the sur
roundings in which Morley was com,
pelled to work were not remedied' ana
mat incompetent superintendent ana
overseers were employed.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-07
OIL COMPANIES IN SUIT

Claiming the Midway Oil company
and it's stockholders repudiated an
agreement whereby 1t was to turn over
900, 900 shares of it's stock, together with
a bonus of 100000, in exchange for
666 666 shares of the Perea Grant Oil
company the latter concern yesterday
brought suit to recover $152,50O. This
sum, the complaint states, represents
the market value of the Midway stock
at the time of the agreement.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-07
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES ITEM
IN ESTATE OF DEAD MAN

Included in the estate of Israel H.
Mitchell, who died May 7, Is a claim
for damages for personal injuries
amounting to $500, according to the Pc
tition for the appointment of an admin
istrator filed yesterday.
The claim is against 1. Henry John
son, who, according to the statement,
was driving the automobile that ran
over Mitchell and as a result of which
he died.
The remainder of the estate amounts
to $500. The only heirs are the widow,
Minerva Mitchell, and Lillian Mitchell,
an adopted daughter.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-07
TEAMSTER WHO KILLED
MAN WITH FIST FREED

On the recommendation of Deputy
District Attorney Ford, the case
against Elmer Dumbaugh, charged
with killing Charles Macmillan by a
blow from his fist, was yesterday dis
missed by Judge Willis. The prose-
cutor gave as his reasons his belief that
the killing was accidental, or at least
unintentional And in the latter case
no Jury could be found that would con-
vict He reviewed the sudden quarrel
between the men, who were teamsters,
and pointed out that Macmillan was
probably as much the aggressor as the
other.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-07
ELEVATOR ACCIDENT VICTIM
SUES FOR HEAVY DAMAGES

A suit for SIS, 400 damages as the re-
suit of injuries alleged to have been
sustained in falling elevator April IS
was filed yesterday by Frances c.
Rogers against Mr.. and Mrs. Victor
Ponet, owners of the Hotel Ponet
Square, and against Mrs. Nevada Ir-
win, landlady of the place.
The plaintiff claims the accident was
due to their carelessness in providing
a safe elevator, and states she has been
nervous and the victim of frightful
dreams ever since the accident.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-07
WERDIN FILES PETITION
CONTAINING 1892 NAMES

E. r. werdin, who is an aspirant for
the office of sheriff and expects to be
the nominee of the Republican primar-
les to be held August 16, yesterday filed
his petition with the county clerk. 1t
contains 1892 signatures.
There are 402 precincts in the city
and county. Three hundred and eight
of these are represented on the, petit
ton. Only 1245 signatures are neces-
sary and 400 names is the maximum
allowed by law.
Werdin is confident as a result of a
canvass of the county. He believes
that he will win out in the primaries
and that there will be no trouble ahead
after that.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-07
SAYS MATE ATTEMPTED
SUICIDE TO BRIGHTEN HER

An interlocutory decree of divorce
was granted in Judge Hutton's court
yesterday to Emae Whyte from Charles
A. Whyte on the grounds of cruelty.
He had told his wife he would kill her,
according to her testimony, and Feb
ruary /, 1910, attempted suicide with
gas, and afterward stated he had done
1t merely to frighten her.
Other divorces were allowed Sarah
M, Stewart from Joseph M Stewart,
Flora E. Doddridge from Harry G.
Doddridge and Jane d. Green from
Thomas r. Green.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-07
CITIZENSHIP PAPERS GRANTED

The following were admitted to full
citizenship at the county clerks office
Yesterday: Sidney Sweetman, Bella
Olchvary, August A. Zull, Alfred Beck,
Joseph r. Risdon, John Andree, James
Cahill, Domenik Massa, Thomas j.
Dennis, Samuel r. Oats, Ellie G. Jacob
son, Henrietta jacobson, Giuseph Gal
10, Erminio De Lecce, Herbert Burke,
william H. Mech, Daniel d. Dietrich
and Max BleeS.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-07
LICENSE INSPECTOR REPORTS

H. L. Vasey, police license inspector,
yesterday made his quarterly report
1t shows that through his office the fol-
lowing license fees and fines have been
collected: Delinquent quarterly Ii
censes, $1S2.81; delinquent monthly
payments, $135.5O; new business, $2675;
back licenses, $45S, and fines, $35.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-07
DIVORCE SUITS FILED

Divorce actions begun in the superior
court yesterday: Mary Becker VS. Geo.
Becker, Truman A. Dimond VS.. Sarah
l.. Dimond, M. Bankhead VS.. Lewis
Bankhead, and Maud Higle VS.. ]. j.
Higle.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-07
STOLEN GOODS

Old Dame-And what were ye doin'
up in Farmer Giles field?
Boy-I were a takin' fortygraphs.
Old Dame-Then just We put 'em back
at once, ye wicked Bits.
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1910-09-29
death RESULTS
FROM PNEUMONIA

Word was received in Lovelock
Tuesday of the rather sudden death
of Joseph X. Marzen, otherwise
called "Young Joe," to distinguish
him from his grandfather, Joseph
Marzen of the we'll known Marzen
ranch of this valley. This young
man had lived here for number Of
years, up to few months ago when
he returned to the home of his par
ents in Truckee. He had large
circle of associates here, who morn
his taking away in the prime of man
hood. He had been sick but few
days before his death, which was
from Pneumonia.
Deceased was a member of the Ma
sonic lodge of this place and the
funeral services were conducted by
the 1ruckee lodge of that order at
Iruckee yesterday afternoon. The
bereaved family have the sympathy
of large circle of acquaintance in
this community.
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1910-09-29
]. A. LANGWITH TO MAKE
A VIGOROUS CAMPAIGN

]. A. Langwirh, the regular rspub-
licap nominee for the Office ofdist-
rict attorney of this county will soon
start on his campaign of the county
for election to that responsible Office
Mr.. Langwith will visit Lovelock at
near future date and will spend
some time here getting acquainted
with the voters.
Judge Langwith is man of pleas
ing personality, and capable lawyer.
During the fifteen years OF his private
law practice in this county he has
demonstrated his ability as a practic-
ing attorney and has made many
warm friends and personal admirers
As before STAGED in this paper,
this county may congratulate itself
on the character of the men who
have consented to become candidates
for the position of district attorney
Either of.fhe two candidates now Sp
the field for the Office would make a
capable district attorney, and a
selection between them will be made
on matter of personal friendship
and alonb party lines.
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1910-09-29
LOVELOCk REVIEW
HAS SUSPENDED

Last week the Lovelock Review,
owned by the Humbolde Star, at
Winnemucca, and edited by H. W..
Cherry suspended publication. The
paper has been published for tho
last two years, and its suspension
was due to lack of business. The
newspaper field at Lovelock will
not accommodate more than one
newspaper, which fact has been
thoroughly demonstrated by the
Review.
The Review was one of the
bright and newsy papers of Nevada,
and it will be thoroughly mis-. ed
on the Exchange tables. Editor
Cherry devoted his best efforts to
getting out good paper, and this
with the typographical aid from the
Winnemucca Office, produced a fine
paper. Editor Cherry contemplates
a visit to Salt Dake City in the near
future.
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1910-09-29
STEALING HIGH GRADE
in SEVEN. TROUGHS
DISTRICT

1t is reported that twenty-six sacks
of high grade picture rock, valued at
thousands of dollars, were recently
stolen from the Seven Troughs Flor
ence mine district, says the Hum
boldt Star. This high grade, ore
often contains more quartz and runs
IN valne from $40 to $ioo per pound.
1t is said that this ore, surrepti-
tiously taken by miners, working the
night shift in the Florence lease on
Seven Troughs mining ground, was
cached in a distant canyon where It
was crushed by hand, resacked and
hauled by team to the Hazen sampler
where it was sold for handsome
sum. The Seven Troughs is infested
with the frequent victim of the high
grader, though all the producing
mines in the camp have suffered from
thefts of their high grade ore.
Not long ago two prospectors
found eighteen sacks of high grade
ore which had been cached by high
graders in a location hole on their
claim. The prospectors promptly
took possession and sold their find
for handsome sum, no one claiming
the ore.
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1910-09-29
c. B. BROWN A man
WIDELY ACQUAINTED IN
AFFAIRS OF The COUNTY

This issue contains the announce
ment of c. B. Brown of Winnemuc-
ca as candidate for the Office of
long term commissioner of Humboldt
county. Mr.. Brown as is well known
is successful merchant of Winnie
mucca, being the proprietor of the
c, B. Brown store at that place.
Mr.. Brown has been prominent in
official life in this county. He. has
been grand jury member during
several sessions amp has also served
in the capacity of assemblyman from
this county. His experience in coun-
ty affairs well qualified him for the
Office of commissioner, and if elected
he will undoubtedly give the Office
h careful attention it deserves.
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1910-09-29
THE TRIBUNE
Will INSTALL
A LINOTYPE

The Lovelock TRIBUNE has pur.
chased the newspaper press, the
composing stone and several fonts of
type from the plant used in the
publication Of the Lovelock Review.
In addition to the purchase Of this
valuable printing equipment, a junior
linotype has been purchased and has
already been shipped from San Franz
cisco. This paper is going to keep
pace with the progress of the Love.
lock valley. We are going to pub.
lish a paper in keeping with the
development Of the great resorces Of
this great valley.
When its plant is installed, the
TRIBUNE will have a print shop
second to none in the northern part
Of the state, with the exception Of the
Humboldt Star at Winnemucca.
A big boosting paper of more fre-
quent publication will replace the
Lovelock TRIBUNE of today.
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1910-09-29
MUST REMOVE
government MARKS
FROM BARRELS
DEALERS IN DISTILLED SPIRITS
ARE INFORMED OF
OLD LAW

H. w. Strachan, deputy collector
of internal revenue for the fourth
district of California which includes
Nevada, and who has headquarters
at Reno, arrived in Tonopah Mon
day, says the Tonopah Bonanza.
Mr.. Strachan is making special in
vestigation of reports received at the
office of the commissioner of internal
revenne at Washington, d. c., to the
effect that many dealers in distilled
spirits fail to remove and destroy all
government stamps and marks on a
cask or package, that contained
spists at the time of emptying.
This is an old law that has generally
escaped the attention Of dealers in
distilled spirits. 1t states specifically
that at the time or package is emptied
every government mark, stamp or
brand shall be obliterated, and failure
to do SO may result in fine of not
less than $500 and not more than
SIo, 900, and Imprisonment not less
than one year nor more than five
years
This action is taken by the govern.
ment to prevent the refilling of the
casks which could be sold again in an
attempt to defraud the internal reve-
nue. servsce. Persons who buy empty
casks which contain the government
morks, are liable to fine or inprison.
ment, as are rrilway companies ac-
Hcepting the casks sor shipment.
Mr.. Strachan is also investigating
the removal of several special tax
payers, who failed to notify the in
ternal rkvenue department. When,
ever removal is made the depart
ment should be notified, and no
extra tax will be charged, but should
such notification. not be made, the
original holders of the license lay
themselves liable to charge of de.
frauding the government and will
have to pay for new license.