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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-27
DISHMAN DENIES
STORY OF DEAL
FORMER CHIEF REPUDIATES
iNSINUATlON
Declares He Was Not approached
by Any Emissary of the Good
Government organl-
zation

Edward F. Dishman, former chief of
police, denied emphatically last night
the statement which appeared in a
morning paper yesterday, intimating
that he had been approached by an
emissary of the Good Government or
ganization, with the proposition that
he would be reappointed chief of po-
lice if he agreed to use the department
to support the good government forces
in the county campaign.
While admitting that a man made a
casual remark to him Tuesday after
noon that he might have been reap
pointed chief if he had promised to use
his influence as chief in aiding the good
government forces, Mr.. Dishman stated
that the man represented no political
party and in no way had any authority
to make such a proposition.
Dishman stated the only reason he
would not divulge the name of the man
was that it was of so little significance
that to mention the name would be
ridiculous.
81 know he represented no political
party and I am convinced that the po-
lice commission would not countenance
any such DEAL" said Dishman. 1T was
a mere remark that was overheard, and
like all such stories spread, gaining
strength as it was retold.
"I have many friends in both politi-
cal parties, whose respect and friend
ship do not desire to lose. When Po-
lice Commissioner Wellborn called at
my office Saturday afternoon he stated
that my resignation was desired, and
when l refused to resign he told me
that the position would be declared va
cant. The absurdity of the story of
60 ,forI,4 =
call it, appears ridiculous, when it is
known that this man made the remark
the following Tuesday afternoon, when
was packing my belongings and pre-
pairing to leave central police head
quarters.
"At that time it would have been
impossible for any person however in
huential to change the course of
events. If for any political reason the
police board saw fit to declare the Of
flee of chief vacant, that reason is
sufficient to justify its action"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-27
MAIL-CARRYING DOG
RESUMES HER ROUTE
Especial to The Herald ]

SAN BERNARDINO, Jan. 26-"Top-
sy," the only maiI-carrying dog in the
county, has resumed her route and once
more is serving as postman to the fam
lily of j. II. Wagner, road Overseer. at
the lower toll gate in Waterman canyon.
The dog belonged to Arthur Feetham,
an operator at the San BernardinO Val
ley traction substatiOn at the mouth of
the canyon, and several years ago was
trained to carry the mail up the canyon
to Mr.. Wagner's home. Since that time,
summer and winter. the dog has daily
faithfully carried the mail up the
lonely canyon. Several days ago Feet
ham moved to this city, bringing the
dog with him, Mr.. Wagner. unwilling to
part with the association of the animal
and its service, came to this city and
paying handsome sum returned with
"Topsy."
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-27
TRIES TO KILL
MAN WHO RAN OVER BOY
Especial to The Herald. ]

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 26-Louis, the
7-year-old son of S. S. Needleman, a
local tailor, was struck and terribly
crushed by an "F" street car early
tonight, his injuries resulting in death
a few moments later. The father,
hearing his sons agonized scream as
he fell under the Wheels, rushed from
his tailor shop, brandishing pair of
tailor's scissors, and attempted to
stab Motorman William Deselin; but
for the presence of Detective Joseph
Myers he might have been successful.
The officer overpowered and dis
armed the half-crazed man. The auto
chemical truck, which had been called
as substitute ambulance, skidded on
the wet pavement but a block from
the scene of the accident, struck the
car tracks and was overturned.
The firemen were thrown to the
pavement and all sustained painful
though not serious injuries. 1t was
necessary to secure jacks to raise the
car before the child's body could be
removed. Death occurred within five
minutes after the boy had been struck
by the car. The child was playing in
the street and failed to notice the ap-
preaching car.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-27
Crown company
SPORTING

McCarey arranges for 45-round boxing bout
at Vernon the night of Washington's
birthday between Danny Webster and
None Attell, to settle dispute as to ban
tamweight championship of the world.
PAGE 10
Jack Gleason denies that the Jeffries-John-
son fight may be called off owing to dis
agreement between himself and Tex Rick
ard regarding location. PAGE 10
Henri st. Yves and John D. Marsh Mara
thon runners coming to Los Angeles to
begin training for their match race at the
Chutes the afternoon OF February 6. PAGE 10
Duke of Sutherland also wants to chal-
lenge for the American cup, but wants to
race seventy-footer which may prevent
acceptance of his challenge to New York
Yacht club. PAGE 10
Olympic club handball experts accept chal-
leTge sent them by L. A. A. c. players
for match series. one to be played here
and another in Frisco PAGE 10
Phil Mohr wins sprint feature at Emery
Vile, but is disqualified for fouling. Blagg
wins Juarez feature, being only favorite
to win. Pocomoke takes feature event at
Jacksonville races. PAGE 10
George Memsic and Frank Picato wind up
period of hard training for their fight
Friday night. PAGE 10
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-27
JAWBONE OF MASTODON
Is FOUND NEAR VENICE

VENICE, Jan. 26.-J. d. Machado,
who operates a large ranch east of this
city, found the lower jawbone of some
prehistoric animal Willie digging gravel
yesterday. The find was brought here
today and pronounced a part of the
skeleton of a full-grown mastodon.
Efforts are being made to find the
remainder of the skeleton.
The jawbone, although crumbled in
places, is in a good state of preserva-
ton. DR.. Charles S. Bentley, an au-
thority on biology, declared the jaw
Enthusiastically that of mastodon. He
gave the opinion that the bone is 49,
900 years, possibly 10000 years old.
The weight of the jaw is about 70
pounds. 1t contains two great teeth
one on each side. The teeth weigh
approximately fifteen pounds each.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-27
CORPORATION TAX VALID

TOLEDO. Ohio, Jan. 26.-Judge R.
W. Taylor in the United States circuit
court today sustained the constitution
ality of the federal corporation tax law
in a formal order dismissing the suit
of a stockholder against the American
Multigraph company Of Cleveland He
sustained the company's demurrer.
This will allow the case to be taken
at once to the supreme court for de-
ciSiOn.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-27
ALLEGED AsscoNDER ARRESTED

BAKERSFIELD, Jan. 26-Fred G.
Doorway, who, it is alleged, absconded
from Burbank last November with
$572 belonging to the Southern Pacific
and Fargo companies while act
ing as agent at that place, has been
arrested at Sudbury, Ont, and will be
brought back for trial. Doorway, 1t is
claimed. is also wanted in Texas on
the same charge.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-27
EASTERN

Deposed Field Agent Claws first witness
called by congressional committee which
begins investigation of Ballinger-Pinchot
controversy. PAGE l
Insurgent introduces resolution in congress
to reorganize rules committee and de-
pose Cannon. PAGE 2
Garfield attacks plans of Ballinger. PAGE 2
Libel indictment against New York news
paper in Panama canal case quashed by
Judge. PAGE 3
Great strike of miners planned by labor
leaders in United States and Canada.
PAGE q
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-27
INDEX OF
EIERALD'S NEWS
TODAY
FORECAST

FORECAST
Los Los Angeles and vicinity: Fair
Thursday; light frost in the morning;
light north wind. Maximum tempera-
ture yesterday 90 degrees; minimum
as degrees.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-27
FOREIGN

Flood situation in Paris rapidly becomes
worse and damage is estimated at
$500. OO,OOO with the foods crest not yet
reached. PAGE !
Liberals and Laborites gain full control
of British house of commons. PAGE
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-27
MINING AND OIL

Ventura county oil fields enter era of great
wealth PAGE 70
Lease on old Henley wells will be taken
by eastern capitalists. PAGE 12
Chamber Of mines selects officers. PAGE Il
Pyramid company drills for deep sands.
PAGE 12
Crown company begins huge venture. PAGE 12
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-27
COAST

Mismanagement of bank funds charged in
indictments returned at Redwood City
against prominent men. PAGE Z
Woman in San Francisco shoots at her
husband ito scare him. PAGE
Convention called to create new state to
be known as Siskiyou. PAGE {
Emma La Doux sentenced to prison for
life for trunk murder at Stockton. PAGE
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-27
LOS ANGELES

Mystery of Wilson quadruplets is solved
when supposed mother admits that none
Of the babies is hers. PAGE @
Huge merger of copper companies prob
able-Guggenhelm and Butte interests
consolidated PAGE
Speaks for change Of liquor laws-Com-
members. PAGE .
Murder charge may be added to that of
bigamy against Count Muller.
Supply committee of city council will con-
slider city salaries with view to econo-
mizing. PAGE
Pretty school teacher and real estate
broker to whom seers failed to bring
wealth make settlement in court case.
PAGE
Christian Scientists secure option on
Simpson auditorium and may purchase
property for $780, 900. PAGE
Three men injured when street and
auto truck collide. PAGE 8
Two thousand denounce methods of meat
trust-Legislation to curb rapacity of
corporations urged. PAGE
Two arrested on wholesale fraud charge
Police believe widespread game has been
going on here PAGE 1
Edward r Dlshman denies published
statement intimating that he was ZAP
proached'' by emissary of Good Govern
ment organization with deal for coun-
ty campaign. PAGE 1
sergeants fined for attending prize fight;
Mckenzie resigns because of penalty in
dicted PAGE s
Municipal affairs. PAGE b
News of the courts. PAGE s
City brevities. PAGE &
Mines and oil fields. PAGES 1918
Markets and financial PAGE 7
Building permits. PAGE IA
Shipping. PAGE IA
Classified advertising. PAGES 14-15
Theaters and dramatic criticisms PAGE 8
Automobiles. PAGE IL
Church news. PAGES 3-8
Editorial Haskin's letter and Letter Box.
PAGE A
citrus fruits. PAGE z
Society and music. PAGE c
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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-27
SOUTH CALIFORNIA

Pasadena water bonds defeated, fall
ing to receive two-thirds majority PAGE IA
Beach acrobat has fall from ladder-Spine
is dislocated. PAGE IA
San Pedro waiter fails in attempt to give
companion knockout drops. PAGE IA
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-03-19
FRANK POSEY RESIGNS
AS POSTMASTER OF
BATON ROUGE.
Resignation Said to be Caused
by Postmaster's Efforts to
Send White Delegation to
Chicago.

Baton Rouge, March l6.-That
republican politics largely entered
into the resignation Of Frank Posey
as postmaster Of Baton Rouge is the
information gained from a reliable
source, although Mr. Posey hinseIf
would not discuss the subject for
pQ9,lleatIon, except to say that he
had rendered his resignation to be ac-
cep5ed by the department at their
pleasure, and would be ready to tnrn
over ms Office to his successor when
fhat oihcial qualified. The Republican
!, committee is said to have gotten after
tlie Baton Rouge postmaster because
OF hls efforts 70 send the white dee
gation 70 the Chicago convention. and
because Of bis declining to give 10
per 3 cent Of his salary to the Repub-
llcan campaign fund. These influences.
coupled with some complaints, are
said to have led to Mr. Posey's deci-
SION to resign. Ed. Burnett. who is
spoken y Of as 9 probable successor to
nf. Posey, is resident of New Or
leans' and is said to have the ipdorse-
ment Of the Louisiana Republican
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-03-19
SUIT FILED TO SET
ASIDE BIG Land SALE
Dunlap sues Sheriff swords aud Whitmer TO
Annul Sale OF Large Tract Of laRd.
l8,S35.S4 ACRES INVOLVED
Dunlap Bought Land Al Sheriff's Sale for
$4,000. and Failing to Produce Illegal
Tender" II Was ResOId.

Suit has been filed by James E..
Dunlap Of Plaquemine against Robert
w. Whitner of Philadelphia and
Sheriff NJ. L. Swords Of St. Landry
parish, asking to have annulled and
set aside the sale Of 18,355.8 81 acres
of timber land on the Atcbafalaya
river, in st. Landry parish, sold at
sheriff's sale there on January Is,
1910, to Robert F. Whitmer for $45,-
900, says the Plaquemine Sentinel.
It is alleged that the property at
It's first offering on the same day was
sold to James E. Dunlap for $4,000,
and that on the failure of Mr.. Dunlap
to produce the $4,000 in legal ten
der the bid was called off and the
property sold to Mr.. Whitmer for
$3.50
On Tuesday following the sale Mr..
Dunlap rendered to the sheriff $780,
900 in legal tender, which was re-
fused. Mr.. Dunlap is president Of
the Peoples Bank Of Plaquemine, and
at the time this case attracted a
great deal Of attention, and the out
come Of this suit will be watched
with much interest.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-03-19
YiIIe Platte Teachers, Institute.

The Vile Platte Teachers Insti-
tute was held Saturday, March the
18th. with an attendance of twenty
two teachers. Numbers on the pre-
gram rendered were:
Civil Government by Prof. d. M.
johnson of Chataignier. Prof. john
son congratulated Louisiana on her
lack OF restraint on local option rule
and deplored the leak of interest
taken in state politics, emphasizing
the fact that very immature minds
may be sent TO the Legislature.
History of Education by Prof. P.
Il. G fifth. Prof. Griffith contrasted
the ideas of education held by Vol
taire and Rousseau and traced their
effects and growth to the present
system of education.
Christianity and Current Literature
was discussed by Miss Lizzie Martin.
Miss Ann Buchanan interested and
rendered the valued service to the
Institute in Lessans in Teaching
Phonics.
Singing by Miss Balm.
How to Enjoy Pictures was intel
ligently discussed by Miss Necia
Anders, after which the Institute adj
iourned to meet again in four weeks.
SECRETARY
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-03-19
The JUDGESHlP RACE
COMES OFF TO-DAY
ADou' Thirty Elght.Hundred Voters in the
Parish, But Vote viii Be Less.
VOIERS SHOULD Be CAREFUL
lessons ef City Election Should Be avaIIed OF
By the Electorate Oflhe
Parish.

There are about 4033 registered
voters IN the parish Of t. Landry.
VI this number approximately 322
ala not give any party afiliation in
registering, thus disqualifying them
selves to vote in a Democratic pri-
m ry.
Perhaps many others who have
registered have failed to pay their
poll tax.
!. Considering these things, it is be-
lleved that 2500 votes will be a good
showing at the Democratic primary
election being held throughout this
parish to-day, for the nomination of
9 Democratic candidate for District
Judge, which Office was made vacant
9y the death of the late lamented W.
g. Perrault
There is an effort being made by
the friends Of Messrs. Payy and Sam
doz, the contending candidates, to
get out full vote, and there seems
20 be much interest manifested in the
campaign.
As is always the case, both sides
are claiming victory.
The voters should take lesson in
casting their votes from the primary
lately held in OpeIousas for municipal
officers. The mismarking Of the
ballots made it necessary for the
committee 70 count every ballot box,
and although the recount did not
change the original result, it caused
friction that would have been avoid
Led it the voters had exercised the
least care in marking their ballots.
The choice Of the voter must be
indicated by making a cross in, or
obliterating the square, opposite the
name Of the candidate the party
wishes to vote for. Don't make any
other mark don't scratch out the
name Of the candidate against whom
you are voting.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-03-19
The CLARION'S FREE
TRIP TO GALVESTON
Ne Coaiesl. But An opportunity Offered to See
Texas City Free Of Charge.
IT WILL Be A MERRY CROWD
Ten Days. With Gar Fare, Hotel and Incidental
Expenses Pald...A Free Field ana
No Fayorlies.

Galveston is beautiful city, and
during the summer attractions galore
are there for visitors.
Wouldn't you like to 60 there free
Of charge, with your car fare, hotel
and incidental expenses paid?
Such an opportunity is presented
By The Clarion. Only few days
work among your friends will win
for you the free rip-ten whole
days in Galveston.
This is no contest, but an opportu-
nifty for any one who exerts himself
just little to have free summer
trip.
All sections are treated alike, and
it is expected that merry crowd of
at least fifty will take in the trip.
Those wishing to enter their names
will do well to do SO at once. The
first to enter will naturally have the
best chance.
This trip is free to anyone between
Beaumont and Baton Rouge, on the
Frisco and Rock Island; between Mel
vile and Crowley on the Opelousas,
Gulf & Northeastern; between Lafay-
cite and Alexandria on the Southern
Pacific; from Bunkie to Euniee on the
Louisiana East 6 West.
Subscribers sending in their names
direct have the privilege to designate
theit choice, and it will be counted.
Next week the Clarion will begin
to publish the names Of those who
have entered the race, so that their
friends from different portions of
the country, who feel so disposed,
might help their favorites.
Write for particulars.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-03-19
OFFICIAL CALL FOR
MEETING OF PRESS
ASSOCIATION.
Louisiana Newspaper Men Feel
Assured of a Hearty Recep-
tien In Old Opelousas.

New Orleans, La, March 10, 1910.
To the Press of Louisiana:
The Louisiana Press Association is
hereby called to meet in thirty-frst
yearly session at 0pelousas, La, on
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,
Nav 8, 4, and d, 1910. All members
Of the organization, together with all
other persons eligible for admission
who have not yet become members,
are cordially invited to attend and
take part in the consideration and
discussion Of matters affecting the
welfare Of the press.
An interesting literary program IS
in course Of preparation, and it IS
promised on behalf of the people Of
0nelausas and its environments that
the Association will be accorded a
hearty welcome, and that no effort
will be spared to make the reunion
both profitable and pleasant.
In addition to the entertainments
that viii be devised to render agree
able the soiourn Of the representa-
tiyes of the press in hospitable 0pe-
ionsas. side trips to attractive neigh
boring places are being planned that
viii afford much enjoyment to the
participants. besides adding to their
stnre If infermation concerning the
resonrees and development Of the
fertile Attakapas region of louisiana.
Editors. associate editors, business
managers and proprietors of news
nsnars ,,,sl. are eligible for active mem
barsb;n 1 the Louisiana Press As
soeistion:: and al application for,
Tarsled 10 The secretary, accompanied
hv tba animal fee of so. will entitle
the II "a applicant to the privileges and
Of membership until the
Meeting ~ : of the Association. Mem
bars I,ls Il arrears FOR dues shoa remit
At once to s. o. Bentley, secretary,
;. ;. O. el' Box 1872, New Orleans, La.
Tnfarmation ii as to transportation,
hotel accommodations, etc, will De
furnished hy the secretary n dae
time. n...;iont
+. q BENTLEY, Secretary
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-03-19
In Franklin, Too.

Franklin Watchman: Franklin is
the centre of bread war. The
bakers are after each other, and are
giving more bread for the money,
If difficulty would appear upon the
butchers, the consumers o. bread and
meat would be interested spectators.
But this is q joke according TO the
present price of raw material, it is
perfectly natural for the finished pro-
duct to be somewhat higher. When
the present unpleasantness is over
and the price is advanced by the re-
duction Of the quantity. then there is
going to be a howl from those who
have been getting the larger volume
for their money.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-03-19
WILL PROHIBITION BE
The LINEUP in NEXT
CAMP PAIGN?

The statement issued by the Lou
isiana Anti-Saloon League to the bus
mess Mems League, in which the
campaign for state wide prohibition
was practically launched, attracted a
great deal Of attention III political
circles here at the capital, and is
believed to iudicate the chief
feature Of the approaching campaign.
It is also taken to Indicate IN political
nircles that Judge Porter, of Natchi-
toches, will be the candidate of the
prohibition element, and if he he is,
a vigorous campaign for state wide
prohibition can be looked for, and
will be expected The statement by
the league is also taken to indicate a
hard fight before the Legislature for
the submission of state wide amend
ment to the people,
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-03-19
EYOFFICER CHARGED
WITH TAKING BRIBE
hi, Born, discharged Night Police officer,
I.cba,oed With Accepting "Hush" Money
FROM The BLIND TIGERS
,,,.r, RsvId. After Being Fined for Violating
prohibition ordnance Makes Affidavit
Against HOrn.

Toradiately after being fined one
bnnayad dollars and costs or thirty
davs II iail by Judge E. S. Kerr, for
violating the city ordinance prohibit
ing I'M sale Of liquor without a Ii
cense. r Arthur David, on last Monday,
made ! charge against Plais Horn,
av.noIice officer, for accepting from
him David fifteen dollars a week in
return for Horn not reporting him
David for violating the prohibition
law.
court. and while the audience was yet
nresent. created quite furry.
The David boys Arthur and John
have been up before court several
times, for violating the prohibition
law. John has just been convicted,
on q bill Of information filed by the
District Attorney, to pay a fine Of
$500 and serve thirty daYs in Jail,
but has appealed the case to the
district court. It is believed that
the fact that sPlais Horn was instru-
mental in his arrest has something to
do with the charge against the ex-
officer.
The affidavit, Whicl is sworn to by
Arthur David, alleges that Plais Horn,
while police officer Of the city Of
0pelousas, received from him, during
the months of November and Decem-
Der, fifteen dollars week, in viola
tion Of Act 78. of 1890. The Act
provides that any officer accepting a
bribe shall, on conviction, be impris-
oned in the State penitentiary for a
term not less than one year and not
more than FIVE. It prescribes the
same penalty for the one offering and
giving the bribe, but District Attor-
ney Garland says he will not take
action against David, because of the
fact that David reported the crime.
Il is generally discretionary with the
District Attorney to immune OF pros
eeute in cases Of this kind.
Mr.. Horn was a night police of
fieer. January last, for striking holi-
day revelers, while in the act of put
ting them in Jail, he was removed by
the council.
Mr.. Horn. on hearing of the atH-
davit, repaired to the City Judges
Office and furnished bond in the sum
of $500.
The accusation is malicious said
Nil. Horn, on being seen by a Clarion
man. The Davids connect me with
their prosecution, and are trying to
get even with me by trumping up
these charges. Tell the people for
me 70 withhold judgement until the
trial. can prove my innocence.