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Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-03
SENATE COMMITTEE OPPOSES
WATER POWER CONSERVATION

CHICAGO, Feb "A special from
Washington says: The federal conser-
walton of water power has been struck
a sledgehammer blow by a brief pre-
pared for the public lands committee
of the senate under the direction of
Senator Nelson. of Minnesota.
The brief holds that the control of
water for purposes other than naVi-
cation rests with the states rather
than the government.
This doctrine is regarded as con-
stituting a bar to the water power bill
which was drawn by Secretary Bal
linger and introduced in the senate by
Senator Nelson with the administra-
tion's approval. Its acceptance will
make an end to the proposal that the
federal government undertake to lease
the water power rights, with provi-
sions to regulate the price to the con-
sumner and with a reservation that
the amount of payment to the gov
ernment shall be subject to readjust-
ment at stated periods.
This situation is all the more Sc
rious for the conservation program
because it is regarded as illogical
conclusion of the position which SEN
ator Nelson took in the James river
fight with President Roosevelt. The
outlook is that the senate committee
on lands, in the interest of consist
ency again will support it's chair
man, as it did in the James river
case
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-03
IN JAIL ON CHARGE
OF HUGE SWINDLES
CREDIT MEMS ASSOCIATION
WINS AFTER LONG CHASE
Prisoner, Said to Be One of cleVerest
in Country, Accused of OBJ
tanning Goods Worth
100000

SEATTLE, Feb. Sam Gray alias
Carl Ryder, alleged by the National
Credit Mems association to be the most
dangerous mercantile swindler in the
country, was arrested on his release af-
ter serving a term in the Buena Vista,
cal, reforlnatory, and arrived here last
night in charge of officers. He had
been pursued from Porto Rico TO China
and back by the association.
In 1908 Ryder reached Seattle and
Portland with letter of introduction
to the wholesalers Of both cities, writ
ten by j. w. Scriber, 8 banker of La
Grande, Ore. This letter, when con-
firmed, enabled him to obtain about
$4,000 worth of goods in the two cities,
which he caused to be shipped by ex-
press to La Grande. The letter from
La Grande stated that Ryder had in
vested $4,000 in that city and would
open a store there. On receiving the
goods at La Grande he Immediately
repacked the two consignments, it is
charged, and shipped them to Colorado,
where they were sold. Six Seattle firms
will prosecute Gray.
Grays operations in the past ten
years are alleged to have brought him
100000.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-03
SON REPUDlATED BY
DIPLOMATS LETTERS
PAPERS OF SACKVILLE-WEST
READ IN COURT
Former Minister at Washington Told
Sister That Children of Josefa
Duran Were lIIegt-
mate

LONDON, Feb 2.-Sir Robert Fin
ley, representing Lionel Edward Sack
ville-West, now Lord Sackyille, nephew
Of the former British minister at Wash
ington, occupied today's session of the
probate court with the introduction of
documentary evidence to disprOYe the
legitimacy of Ernest Henry Sackville
West, who is the petitioner in a suit
TO have the court declare him the old
est and legitimate son of the late Lord
Lionel Sackville-West and, as such,
to establish his right to estates now
held by Lord SackVille.
Among the papers was a memoran-
dun which the late peer had given to
his sister, Lady Derby, in 1881, upon
the eve of his departure for Washing
ton, in which he declared formally
that the children of Josefa Duran, in
Guiding the petitioner, were not le-
gitimate.
There also were letters which the pc
titioner had written to Lady Derby
under date Of 1890 in which he said:
Remember, we are illegitimate chill
dren."
However, in 1896, the contestant
changed front and wrote Lord Sack
vile demanding public recognition as
his legitimate son. In his reply, Lord
Sackville stated emphatically that he
never had married the petitioners
mother. -,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-03
POSTAL SAVINGS
BANKS OPPOSED
WOULD ENDANGER INCOMES,
SAYS HEPBURN
IDAHO SENATORS SAYS WIDOWS
WOULD SUFFER
One Amendment Providing for Deposit
of Funds in Banks Under State
Inspection Has Been
Adopted
Associated Press1

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-"Should the
postal savings bank bill become law
if would greatly endanger, if not de-
strov. incomes to the amount of nun
dreds of millions of dollars" declared
Senator Hepburn today.
The Idaho senator was engaged IN
general discussion of the blll IN con-
nection with an amendment presented
bv Senator Smoot for the regulation OF
the removal Of postal savings deposits
from banks, He contended that, mas
much as the fund under the blll Wouid
reach fully 500, 900 900, it would enahle
the board of trustees to dictate the
rate of interest throughout the couh-
try.
IN other words, the government pur-
poses to go into the loaning business,
he said, land intends to fix the rate
of interest at 2A per cent.
In view of this fact, he asked what
the effect would be on incomes derived
from funds invested at and per
cent.
"should We" he then asked 80 for
get our duty to the widows ana
orphans whose funds are thus invested
as to disturb the earning capacity OF
their investments"
He declared the bill should be de-
nominated AN act to constitute the
government collection agency for
the banks" and added that, under the
bill, it was the purpose to convert the
government into a collection agency.
Mr.. Hepburn asserted also that, with
the money once deposited, there was
no adequate means of obtaining its re-
turn to the depositor.
Senator Carter called attention to
the fact that in times of emergency
savings banks generally require a no
tice of thirty to sixty days for the with
drawal of funds.
One amendment, by Senator Davis,
providing for the deposit of postal
funds in banks under state inspection
as well as in those under federal SUI
peryision, was adopted.
Senator Smoot proposed an amend
ment providing for the withdrawal OF
funds from banks not willing to pay
"a per cent interest, and it was under
discussion when the senate adjourned.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-03
CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE
MUST EXPLAIN ITS METHOD

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-The joint
congressional committee on printing
was ordered today by Justice Wright
in the supreme court of the District
of Columbia TO show cause on Febru-
airy II why a writ of mandamus
should not be issued compelling it to
award contracts for furnishing paper
for the government printing to the
Valley Paper company of Holyoke,
Mass.
The paper company in its petition al
leges that the joint committee threw
out its bid because the certificate was
furnished at the same time though
not actually attached to the other
papers.
The company claims the committee
acted without authority of law and
that no statute requires a certificate
to be actually attached.
Senators Smoot, Bourne and Fletcher
and Representative Sturgis, Cooper
and Finley are named in the order.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-03
BALLINGfR TO
HIRE ATTORNEY
CONTINUED from Page One,

probably the former, will engage a
lawyer
This action may delay the further
proceedings of tn committee, however,
for it will require some time for an
attorney to acquaint himself with the
case.
Mr.. CLAWS, who has asked to be re-
lieved from further attendance as soon
as possible in order that he may re-
trun west will not be excused until
the attorney representing the "other
side" has had an opportunity to cross
examine him.
Secretary Ballinger, after Nelson's
persuasion, decided to employ counsel
to appear before the Ballinger- Pinchot
investigating committee to defend his
side of the case.
The attorney employed by Mr.. Bal
lingar also probably will represent Fred
bennett. commissioner of the land Of
flee, and H. H. Schwartz, chief of the
field service.
Although his name has not been dt-
yulged, the attorney is said to be a
western lawyer and thoroughly famil-
lar with the land situation as it en-
ters into the present controversy. A
telegram was sent him today asking
whether he would come to Washington.
He replied that he would start at once.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-03
PARIS RISING FROM
SEAOF FLOOD WATERS
Americans Come to Fore with Gener-
Gus Contributions of Food
and Money for the
Poor

PARIS, Feb. 2-The food situation
continues to improve rapidly. Except
in the Javel quarter, the Twelfth Ar
rondissement and a few isolated spots
on the left bank of the river Seine,
the waters have almost receded from
the streets
The retreating waters have exposed
great gaps in the paVements. Ihe
work of disinfection and the restoring
of transportation systems is proceed
ing, but it will be many days and
probably weeks before the telegraph
and telephone systems, the surface
railways and the railway lines are
again on a normal basis.
The plain below Paris as far as St
Germain-en-Laye is still under several
feet of water. Rodman Wanamaker
has offered, through American Ambas-
sador Bacon, to pay for loaf OF
braed for every flood victim in Paris
and vicinity, daily, for period OF
thirty days.
The American subscriptions received
overnight include $4,000 from Henry c.
Friclk of Pittsburg and $1,000 from cltl-
zens of Baltimore. The total Of
American subscriptions now exceeds
$3.50, 900, the largest sum contributed
by any foreign country.
Ambassador Bacon has made per-
sonal visits to many of the hospitals,
soup kitchens and temporary places of
refuge He praises the effectiveness of
the relief organization and the system
by which aid is rendered.
The Red Cross has more than 500
privately owned automobiles at its
disposal and fifty-three relief depots
established in Paris and the suburbs
1t is estimated the public charities
department and the Red Cross are
distributing daily more than 100000
loaVes of bread.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-03
SOLONS iNDORSE
TAFT'S PROGRAM
CONGRESS REVISES PLANS OF
ADMINISTRATION
STATEHOOD AND POSTAL SAVINGS
BANKS PROMISED
Numerous Projects Are involved in
Schedule Of Work Outlined by
Republican Leaders at
Washington
Associated Pressl


WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-The ad-
ministration program, as revised today
by leaders of the senate and house,
and given the stamp of the White
House approval, comprises the follow
ing legislation:
Statehood for Arizona and New
Mexico in the form of the senate bill,
which provides for ratification by
congress of the constitutions of the
new states, after approval by the
president.
Postal savings banks with safe
guards against funds being transferred
from sections where originally de-
posted to the money centers.
Giving the president authority to
withdraw from entry public lands de-
sired for conservation purposes or for
classification, the Withdrawals to re-
main in force until revoked by him
or by acts of congress.
Federal incorporation, open to the
voluntary application of concerns en-
gagged in interstate business and
willing to subscribe to federal regu-
lation.
Creating a court of commerce and
amending the interstate commerce act
as provided by the Townsend -Elkins
bill.
Creating legislative council for
Alaska, members to be appointed by
the president.
Later in the session it may be de-
cided to make additions to the admin
istration program by adding meas
ures now deemed of secondary i'm
portance.
That Ship Subsidy
For instance, President Taft has
told his advisers that he is inclined
to come out strongly for ship subsidy
in some form, and it is possible he
also may urge the passage of the bill
providing for certificates of indebted
ness to the amount of $3O000,000 to
provide money to carry on reclamation
work.
All Republican members of the SEN
ate committee on finance had meeting
early today in advance of the regular
session. Some plain talk was INDUCED
in by Chairman Aldrich over the situa-
tion in which the Republican party
has found itself by reason of Opposi
tiOn to certain platform pledges in
dorsed unequivocally by Mr.. Taft in his
campaign speeches, and on trips over
the country since he became president.
1t was stated that the president had
the situa ton in the house we'll in
hand, and that Republicans, regulars
and insurgents alike, have agreed to
put their shoulders to the wheel and
roll the Taft polocies through that body
Assurances were given that there
would be no conflict between insur-
gents and the rules committee. This
would be avoided, it was said, by cau-
cuses to be held TO design new ma
chinery where any is found to be neces-
sary for the passage of administration
bills.
III return for this concession to the
insurgents" it was stated that Mr..
Taft had been promised that the lin
surgents" would not permit their an
tipathy for Speaker Cannon to inter
fere with the program.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-03
VAST TRACTS OF GOVERNMENT
LAND THROWN OPEN TO ENTRY

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-ApproXi-
mately 76g,167 acres of land were desig-
mated today by Secretary Ballinger as
open under the enlarged homestead act.
Of this amount, 672,S4O acres are in
wyoming, 34,540 in Montana and 61,-
767 in New Mexico.
Proposed legislation affecting the use
and disposition of petroleum deposits
in the public domain caused Mr.. Bal
linger to withdraw temporarily 44S,
900 acres of land in California, making
the total area of petroleum withdraw
ais in California to date 2,400,453 acres.
In aid of proposed legislation affect
ing the disposal of water power sites,
the secretary today temporarily with
drew from all forms of entry or dis
posal 1861 acres along Clark fork in
Montana and Idaho.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-03
DEFENDANTS IN SUGAR
CASES SEEK IMMUNITY
Government Counsel Insists They
Must Stand or Fall by Issue
Raised

NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-Henry L.
Stimson, special counsel for the gov
ernment in the sugar underweighing
prosecutions, surprised the defense to-
day when counsel for Charles r. Heike,
secretary of the American Sugar Re-
fining company, and five other de-
PENDANTS, former employees of the COM
pany, appeared to argue their special
plea of immunity. Heike in particular
claims that testimony he gave before
the grand jury entitled him to COM
plete amnesty on the underweighing
conspiracy charges.
Mr.. Stimson declared that the three
defendants would have to stand or fall
by the issue they thus raised. He was
prepared to go to jury on the truth
or falsity of the allegations raised in
the plea and announced that in the
event they were not sustained he would
move for the sentence of the de-
PENDANTS without further trial. He held
that the plea of immunity was in effect
a plea of guilty to the indictment.
Counsel for the defense argued at
length against a course they claimed
would be cruel and unjust to their
clients and demanded time to consider
what they should do.
Judge Martin finally put the whole
matter over until Friday.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-03
UNHAPPY CAREER is
ENDED BY DROWNING
Insane Broker Who Once Thought He
Owned Harlem Jumps Into
Swift Waters of
HelIgate

NEW YORK, Feb. 2.--Hospital at
tendants used graphing irons in the
East river in u search for the body of
Henry Pennington Toler, Princeton
graduate Il former broker.
Toler eluded guards on Wards island
yesterday, where he had been confined
in the Manhattan state asylum for the
insane since July, and plunged into the
river. Caught in the eddy from He'll
gate he sank almost Immediately
Toler became violently insane last
summer His commitment to the asy-
lum was caused by persons who SAID
he had sent them threatening letters.
He abandoned his brokerage business
several years ago. Then he became
possessed of the hallucination that the
upper part of Harlem belonged to him.
He organized a movement to recover
property valued at $3000,000, 900 TO es-
tablish a new Jerusalem. His project,
of course, failed, his fortune dwindied'
his wife left him, and his complete
mental collapse followed.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-03
PERMIT TAFT TO
WITHDRAW LAND
PROPOSED LAWS INCREASE
PRESIDENTS POWER
LONG CONTROVERSY ENDS IN
SUCCESS OF REGULARS
Minority Insists Policy of Roosevelt
Should Be Vindicated-Right of
Congress Transferred to
the Executive
IAssnciated Pressl

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-The senate
committee on public lands today re-
ported a substitute for two adminis-
tration bills authorizing the president,
for conservation purposes, to withdraw
public lands from entry.
The decision to report such measure
was reached after several hearings had
been held, in which the necessity for
the legislation was attacked and de-
Tended in spirited controversy.
United action was impossible today
when the question of reporting a bill
was taken up. A three-cornered fight
had been carried on in the committee
for some time. The factions were made
up of senators who believe that the
president, under existing law has
authority to Withdraw lands from pub
lie entry; senators who have contended
that numerous acts of former Presi-
dent Roosevelt were illegal, and sena-
tors who have taken q decided stand
against any such authority being con-
ferred upon the executive.
Acts of Mr.. Roosevelt should be vail
dated beyond question, declared those
senators who were in favor of ad-
vanced conservation legislation, but
who have questioned the legality of
many of the Withdrawals already
made.
Agree to Plan
These men Joined with the supporters
of the administration bills sent to the
committee by Secretary Ballinger and
agreed to report a substitute.
This action still left a minority COM
posed of Senators Hepburn and Clark
of wyoming, who insist that the right
to withdraw from entry should rest in
congress- These senators may present
a minority report.
The measure os reported by Senator
Nelson is one of the simplest pieces of
legislation ever proposed on the sub
ject of land laws but it is said it will
accomplish all the purposes of the two
bills of several sections each that were
sent to the committee from the interior
department.
AS perfected the bill follows:
THAT the president may, at any
time, in his discretion withdraw from
settlement, location, sale or entry, any
of the public lands of the United States
and reserve the same for forestry,
water power. irrigation, classification
or other public purposes to be specified
in withdrawals and restrictions shall
remain in force until revoked by him
or by act of congress.
1.-THE secretary of the interior shall
report all such Withdrawals hereafter
to congress at the beginning of its next
regular session"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-03
BURNING TOBACCO FUMES
OVERCOME FIRE FIGHTERS
Six Men Taken from Basement, and
One, Lieutenant, May Not Re-
cover from His Injuries

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2.7-So
many fremen were overcome by the
tobacco fumes from a fire in the base
ment of a wholesale tobacco dealer
Of this city today, that their fellows
We're compelled to stop fighting the
flames to rescue them.
Six fire fighters We're carried from the
building, one of whom, Lieutenant
Eugene Valenti, was so badly over
come that his recovery is doubtful.
Valenti had staggered from the base
ment twice and attempted a third
trip. Alarmed at his long absence,
rescue party went in and found Va
lenti and three other firemen face
downward in the water, which was
several inches deep on the floor.
The four We're carried out and taken
to the hospital, where three of them
revived under treatment. but Valenti
was resuscitated with difficulty and
remains in a critical condition.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-03
PLAN HUNGARIAN HosPlrAL

NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-Hungarians
are to erect q 100000 hospital in this
city. Baron Hengelmuler. the Austro-
Hungarian ambassador. will probably
be chosen for the honorary president.
and the executive committee win in
clude Count Szechenyi, husband of
Gladys Vanderbilt subscriptions will
be solicited from Hungarians in all the
larger cities of the United States.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-03
RlnIane Reaches Phoenix

PHOENIX, Ariz.. Feb. 2.-Hami1-
toms biplane arrived today. the first to
arrive of the machines to be used at
the aviation meeting here February g,
10 and II. The aviators themselves are
not expected until the day before the
meeting. The city is preparing to
entertain an immense crowd of Wis
itors, rooms in almost every residence
being listed for that purpose.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-03
CONFIRMS NOMINATIONS

WASHINGTON, Feb 2.-The nomi-
nations of James f. Curtiss of Massa-
chusetts to be assistant secretary of
the treasury and Royal T. Cabell
of Virginia to be commissioner of in
ternal revenue were confirmed by the
senate today.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-03
CORRECT TARIFF MISTAKES

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-Represen-
tative Payne's bill correcting a mis-
take in the new tariff law by making
the principal of the Panama canal
bonds payable in gold and exempting
certificates of Indebtedness from tax
alton was passed by the senate today
without discussion. 1t was passed by
the house last Monday
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-03
NEW POST CARD ISSUED

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-The gov
ernment has adopted a new style postal
card which will be placed in postoftices
this week. The new card is printed on
= better quality and lighter paper and
is of a blush tinge. 1t bears the por-
trait of President Mckinley.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-03
PLAN TO SEE PAuLHAN

NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 2.-Arrange-
ments have been completed for aero
plane flights here by Louis Paulhan,
commencing February 5.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-03

Grand concert and ball evening February
auspices St. James choir Redondo, at
Auditorium pavilion. Tickets 80 cents. on
sale at Desmonds, 900
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-03
Piles CURED N Q TO IA DAYS

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any
case Of Itching, Blind Bleeding or Protruding
Piles in to Il days or money refunded. soc.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-03

SOC TO 85c CENTERPIECES 35c-Of round thread linen,
stamped handsome designs them to be embroidered
in white.
of aristicay made ribbon rosesa colorswould
make dainty Valentnes-65c EACH
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-03

and fun
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-03
Last -Four Performances of This Fine Fun Success

with dellghted theatergoers
rettiest, brightest and most
the patrons of the Grand
call to see
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-03
ADJUSTMENTS
- RAND OPERA HOUSE MA

And these last four performances are going
who want to what is unquestonaby tn
enjoyable comic opera success that has be-
Opera House i'm many day. This is posit
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-09-10
County ExhIslss

Much interest & being manifested
by the dIHerezk counties Of the State
Il the county exhibits Al he safe
Tair to Be held 81 Oklahoma CITY.
September ZTth TO October sth. ls1e-
TIE state F1F viii attrzet thOu-
sands Of homsseeEers and investors
from the North and East ard any
county represented 8 the Fair viii
be IA a position to Show the particu-
lar resources and industries Ct their
county TO q very great advantage.
One thousand dollars IN cash prizes
have been c1ered for county exhibits
this year and many counties have al
ready entered the contest. Oklahoma
county Is barred from competition II
this contest. If you believe that yours
Is the best county in the State and
you surely do, get up county exhibit
for the State Fair. Competition Is
open to every county IN the State.
Each county, however. Is limited to
one exhibit. The prizes offered are
for the best and largest display Of
Farm and Garden products from any
county iu the State Of Oklahoma Each
county IN the state should be repre-
sented at the State Fair.