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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-28
.PAYNE'S TARIFF
LAW DEFENDED
B0UTELL COMES TO RESCUE
OF REGu-A
WANTS PEOPLE TO WAIT FOR
DISTANT RESULTS
Congressman Declares Common Sense
of Taft Will Be Proved Yet.
He Also chastises Demo-
cratic Merrymakers
Associated PressI

WASHINGTON. ian. 27.-Admitting
that the Payne tariff law would have
to be justified by the results of its
Boutell of Illinois, member of the
committee which framed the measure,
made a vigorous defense of the new
law today in the house.
President Taft had been criticised, he
said, because he had declared the
Payne tariff act the best law ever
passed by congress but. he added the
result would justify that statement.
1.-THE common sense and sagacity of
President Taft win be recognized by
his reelection in 1872" continued Mr..
Boutell, 1T is said the act gives
province to certain individuals and is
the cause of the present high prices.
1t has been claimed the tariff act has
not brought prosperity and that it will
retard prosperity"
When the Democrats applauded and
then laughed in derision, Mr.. Bou-
tell sharply reproved them.
why is it?" he asked, that the
Democrats always applaud any tale
of misfortune or prediction of adver-
sity?"
1t was then the turn of the Republi-
cans to laugh and applaud.
Replies to Bailey
Paying especial attention to criti-
cisms by Senator Bailey of the Ding
-Aldrich tariff laws. Mr.. Boutell
produced a bundle of Texas newspa-
pers of recent issues and read from
them predictions of unusual prosper
ity for Texas in the new year.
Texas" interposed Representative
Slayden of that state, lis prosperous,
but it is so in spite of, and not be-
cause of, the Republican tariff, and
if the government is successful in its
criminal prosecutions of the distin-
guished Republicans, the Big -Four
trust, times will be much more pros
porous in Texas"
On being interrupted by Representa-
tive Henry of Texas, Mr.. Boutell
asked that member whether he thought
prices were too high.
Certainly, think prices are too
high" replied Mr.. Henry.
prices of what? Do you want
lower price of cotton?'' asked Mr..
Boutell, and Mr. Henry's reply was
drowned in the uproar of applause
from the Republicans.
Mr.. Henry inquired whether the
Illinois member had heard that chill
Qren OF chicago went u SCIloOl Will
out their breakfast.
ITO that I simply give the reply of
Jane Adams, who says there is no
truth in that statement" replied Mr..
Boutell.
Mr.. Boutell then read of the in
crease of prices of articles upon which
the tariff had been reduced in the
Payne-Aldrich law.
IF a reduction of 70 cents a hun
dred on lumber puts the price up he
added "I wonder how high it would
go if placed on the free list"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-28
GERMAN TENOR GIVES UP
WIFE TO MAN SHE LOVES
Karl Jorn, In Statement Before Con-
sui, Makes Known Terms of
Separation

NEW YORK, Jan. 27.-In a written
statement, witnessed by the German
consul here. Karl Jorn, German tenor
made public tonight terms OF MS
separation from his wife.
Like Ruskin, he surrendered his Wife
to the man she loved.
Il have agreed" says Jorn, "that she
get a divorce SO that she can marry
the man of her choice. Furthermore,
1 have bound myself to pay her $4,000
in cash and $1,000 a year until she is
married again. To our three children
give $1,000 year for the rest of
their lives. ! gave my wife all the
money / had before she sailed, and L
did not even have so cents to buy her
a bunch of violets at the pier"
Jorn kissed his wife affectionately
before she sailed last week for Ger
many. He met her when he was a
young man struggling for success and
their lives until recently had been
happy together.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-28
CORPORATION ACT is
READY FOR CONGRESS
IDEAS OF PRESIDENT Tact EN-
BODIED IN MEASURE
If Passed, Combinations of Capital
Will Be Subjected to Three
Methods of Federal
Supervision

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-After
being subjected to the close scrutiny
of prominent lawyers and undergoing
repeated revision, the bill embodylng
the ideas of President Taft for fed
eraI incorporation act is ready to be
introduced in congress.
Its preparation represents months of
work by Attorney General Wicker
sham and Secretary Nagel, who have
sought to draft a measure that Will
stand the test of the courts and safe
guard public interests. Presumably in
its main features the bill is in accord
with the presidents special message
and with the preliminary draft pub
lished several weeks ago.
Corporations given charter under
the bill will be held to a strict &C
countability for the observance of its
provisions, for no less than three dis
tinct methods are available to dispos-
sess them of the privilege OF doing
business. These are the right of con-
gress to alter amend or repeal a char
ter; the right of the commissioner of
corporations, who issues the charter,
to sue for a receivership in case of a
violation of any of its features or for
alleged insolvency, and the the right
of the attorney general to bring pro-
ceedings for annulment for violations
of the antitrust act
Proceedings instituted by the COM
missioner of corporations or by the
department OF justice may be resisted
by Injunction or by other legal means.
Advocates of the bill believe it is
gaining some favor in congress. They
believe the measure will prove pop
ular and, while it will necessarily
compel a readjustment of business
methods by the corporate interests,
this will not be harmful to the good
trusts"
Monopolistic combinations, it is de-
clared, will be prevented, but ample
provision is made for the organization
of business within legal lines.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-28
CLAWS TESTIFIES
AGAINST BALLINGER
Accusers of Secretary of Interior Now
Offer Former Chief of Field Dr.
vision to Lay Foundation
of His Case

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-The Bal
linger-Pinchot inquiry will be resumed
at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning with
Louis R. CLAWS again on the stand.
CLAWS has been offered as the first
witness by accusers of the secretary of
the interior, to lay the foundation of
their case.
At the initial session Of the COM
mittee he made little more than a
start on his testimony.
In beginning, however, Mr.. CLAWS
made the additional charge against
Secretary Ballinger that, before enter
ing the governme- service, he had
acted as counsel in the Wilson Coal
company cases in the state of Wash
ington, by drawing up an escrow agree
ment and deeds for alleged fraudulent
claimants.
CLAWS laid emphasis on the fact that
Mr.. Ballinger's name had been omit
ted from all records in the case and
that the claimants appeared only "by
attorney"
From the manner in which the com
mittee proceeded yesterday it is evil
dent that each member. when he wants
a particular point Illuminated, will
not wait for an opportunity to cross
examine, but will interrupt witness to
bring out additional evidence, or to
call attention to discrepancies.
No one is willing to hazard a guess
as to the length of time that will be
consumed by the committee. Already
it has appeared necessary that wit
nesses shall be called from Seattle and
other points in the west, and that Of
fee records may have to be obtained
from Juneau, Alaska.
One committeeman declared today
that at the rate of progress set at the
first session it will take nineteen years
to complete the inquiry.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-28
PRESIDENT TAFT'S RECENT
ORDER is CRITICISED
Mississippi Representative Says 1t
Will Interfere with Conduct
ing the Investigations

WASHINGTON, Jan. Threading
the order of November 26 last, forbid
ding officials of the government from
giving information to members OF con
gress except through the head of the
department, Representative Sisson of
Mississippi today pointed to the many
dangers that he said might arise from
such an order.
IF this order goes without challenge
asked Mr. Sisson, docs it assume that
the president has a right to control any
information congressman can get?'
The question arose, he said, whether
information was to be censored betofe
a congressman was to get It,
Information" he added, "should pe
had for the asking as a matter of right,
and not as matter of favor"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-28
POSTAL SAVINGS
PLAN PERFECTED
BILL INTRODUCED OUTLINES
FEDERAL SCHEME
MARRIED WOMEN CAN HAVE PRl-
VATE ACCOUNTS
Measure Drafted by Carter Contains
Novel Provisions for Postoffiee
5anking-All Deposits
Limited to $500
ASSOCIATED Press1

WASHINGTON. Jan. 27.-The postal
savings bank bill, drafted by Senators
Carter Dolliver and Owens, a sub
committee of the committee on post
offices and post roads, was perfected
today and was introduced in the senate
by Mr.. Carter. 1t was referred to the
postofiice committee and probably will
be reported back to the senate tomor-
row.
The bill provides that a system of
postal savings depositories under the
supervision of a board of trustees to
consist of the secretary of the treasury,
the postmaster general and the attor-
ney general shall be established.
This board is authorized to make all
regulations governing custody of mon
eys deposited with the postal savings
bank.
All postoffices of a class authorized to
issue money orders and such others as
the postmaster general may designate
are declared to be postal savings depos-
tories. They are to receive deposits
from the public, and are to be kept
open for the transaction of business in
the usual postoffice business hours of
the town or locality where they are To-
Gated.
Accounts may be opened by any per-
son 10 years or more of age, and by
married women in their own names and
free from interference by their hus-
bands. No person will be permitted to
have more than one account.
An account cannot be opened for less
than 81, and not more than 500 can be
deposited in any one month.
other Regulations
All deposits must be multiples of 81,
but, that smaller amounts may be ac-
cumulated for deposits, savings cards
will be issued and 10-cent postal say
ings stamps sold. When these cards
and attached stamps show an invest
ment of 81 or multiples thereof they Will
be received as deposits.
Deposits in postal savings banks will
draw per cent interest credited to the
books of depositors once year.
No person will be allowed to have a
balance in excess of $500, exclusive of
accumulated interest.
Funds received by postal savings
banks are to be deposited in banks,
subject to public supervision, and as
nearly as practicable in the neighbor-
hood in which the funds are received.
The banks are to pay for the funds
not less than "a per cent interest.
The deposits are to be distributed
among the local banks on the basis of
their capital and surplus. and the banks
may give indemnity bonds to insure
the safety and prompt payment of de-
posits
At it's option any bank may deposit
collateral security subject to the APP
prevail of the board. In event banks
refuse to receive postal deposits on the
terms prescribed, the funds may be de-
posted with the treasurer of the United
States.
Provision is made for the mainte-
nance of a reserve fund not exceeding
10 per cent of the total funds deposited.
Interest and profits accruing from de-
posits or investment of postal savings
are to be applied to the payment of eX-
penses Of administration, and any eX-
cess is to be a part of postal revenues.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-28
OBSERVER SAYS COMET IS
A DOUBLE-TAILED AFFAIR

TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 27.-Accordinlg
to Prof. A. e. Douglas, formerly IN
charge of the Flagstaff observatory
the vagrant comet now visible IN the
western sky is a double tailed celestial
phenomenon.
Professor Douglas, who is now OBJ
server at the University of Arizona
announced his discovery tonight. the
phenomenon was observed last night
when the second tail was seen branch
ing off due south while the other APP
pendage was pointed straight upward.
Tonight the two tails forked at
greater distance from the comet. Pro
fessor Douglas estimated the length OF
the double taail at twenty-siX degrees,
the longest since the comet of 1882.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-28
Find BODY OF MAN IN CABIN

BAKERSFIELD, Jan. 27.-The body
of a man about 60 years old, supposed
to be that of Robert Wade of this city,
who disappeared last July, was dis
covered yesterday in lone cabin near
Roses Station. The cause of death
has not yet been established, but cir
cumstances point to suicide. Wade's
wife is believed to live in Fresno.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-28
BOY AND GIRL ARE SUICIDES

DIES MONIES, Ia. Jan. 27.-Vernon
Barr, aged Is, and Miss Lima Ammer
aged IA, were found sitting upright in
young Bars buggy at the Barr farm
south of Monroe, Ia, early today
both dead. A tin cup in which there
remained a mixture of strychnine and
water, was close by. 1t is thought de-
spondency over opposition to their
marriage because of their age caused
them to commit suicide.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-28
MADRIZ LIKE zELAYA

BLUEFIELDS, Nicaragua, Jani 81
Private dispatches received today say
the Imprisonment of members of prom
inent families in Granada and Man
aqua continues and that Madriz has
virtually re-established a reign of ter
ror. 1t is reported that General Cha
MORO, with an army of 1000, after
fifteen days march, has reached La
Libertad, where the outposts of the
governments forces are stationed.
This is considered the quickest march
through a difficult trail ever made in
Central America.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-28
INJURED ON SAD ERRANp

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27.-As he
was leaving the Central emergency
hospital this morning to inform his
relatives that his brother lay dying
there, j. Paul McKenna, a prominent
contractor of this city, was struck
down by footpad and so severely in
1ured that he was compelled to return
to the hospital, where he was placed
on a cot beside his brother.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-28
BANK TREASURER ARREsrEp

WEBSTER, Mass, Jan. 27.-After Sc
Guiding himself for more than a week,
John A. Hail. treasurer of the South
Bridge Savings bank, who is charged
with the larceny of $4,000 of the
banks funds, surrendered to the police
at Worcester today and was brought
here for a hearing in the district
court.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-28
QUICK WORK AvERTs WRECK

REDDING, Cal, Jan. 27.-The wreck
of a train on the Sacramento Valley
and Eastern railway by a landslide
six miles west of Bully late yesterday
was narrowly averted by the quick
action of Engineer Ivers, who was
warned by his fireman on rounding q
curve. and applied the emergency
brake, stopping the cars just as a
great mass of earth and rock crashed
across the track.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-28
"MorHER EARTH" BARRED

NEW YORK, Jan. 27.-The circu-
lation OF Mother Earth" has been
stopped by the New York postal au-
thorities at the request of Anthony
Comstock, the vice crusader. Mother
Earth is a monthly publication de-
voted to the cause of anarchism. An
article by Emma Goldman concerning
the white slave traffic is said to have
been responsible for this action by the
a11fbOritiRg
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-28
MAY ADJUST Stake

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 27.-Prospects
for an agreement that will prevent a
walkout of engineers and conductors
employed by the National Railways of
Mexico looked brighter tonight than
at any time since the employees first
submitted demands. Two conferences
were held today by the joint commit
tee of Engineers and conductors with
e. N. Brown, president of the railroad
At the close of the second session it
was reported that both sides looked for
a settlement by Saturday.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-28
AGED ACTRESS RECOVERING

NEW YORK, Jan. 27.-Although Mrs.
Sol Smith, the actress, was still in
serious condition today as the result
of the injuries she sustained in an
automobile accident last night, mem
bers of her family said that her re-
covery was assured. Mrs. Smith is the
oldest actress on the American stage.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-28
ROBBER ENGAGES IN
PISTOL FIGHT WITH POLICE
Unmasked Man First Beats San Franz
cisco PaWnbroker Into
InsensIbility

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27.-After
beating Isaac Chemnick, a pawn
broker, into insensibility in his store
tonight, an unmasked robber engaged
In a running pistol fight with police
man, firing three shots at the officer,
and finally escaped in dark alley.
The policeman sent five bullets after
the highwayman, none of which took
effect.
The thug entered Chemnick's place
and said he wanted to buy a revolver.
One was shown him. He loaded it
and then assaulted the storekeeper.
Chemnicks cries attracted the police
man.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-28
ARREST NEGRO SUSPECT

LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. 27.-George
B. Robertson, a negro, was arrested
here this afternoon, charged with the
murder of Mrs. Jennie Cleghorn, a
white woman. whose dismembered
body, minus the head and heart, was
found in a resort in Chicago on Janu-
airy 20. Robertson left Chicago on
January co. The police searched a
trunk at his home, finding therein
bomb, a razor and undergarments
stained with blood.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-28
coNFEssEs KILLED FATHER

MINOT, n. D., Jan. N.-Charles Mo-
line, % years old, confessed today that
he had murdered his father, Frank
Moline, last Friday. He said his
mother, who had been divorced from
Moline, believed Moline was about to
remarry and was afraid he would leave
his property to his second wife.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-28
Lodi PUTS BAN ON DIARIES

LODI, Cal, Jan. 27.-At a meeting
of the town trustees last night, an
ordinance was passed banishing all
diaries from the town limits. The
dairyman are given until May l to
obey the new law. Exposure of in
sanitary conditions in certain local
diaries led to prompt actor
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-28
FARMER MADE RICH

UTICA, N. Y, Jan. PA fortune OF
more than $4,000 is awaiting Welcome
Richardson, a Poolville farmer. Mr.
Richardson is a nephew and sole sur
viving relative of Jeremiah Moyneham,
a rag man who died in st. Louis jan
uary leaving the fortune in gold and
securities.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-28
DRINKS POISON: DIES

SUISUN, Cal, Jan. 27.-John C. Hin
drichsen, an aged German, committed
suicide at his home in Fairfield last
night by drinking a solution containing
strychnine. A neighbor heard his
groans and summoned physicians, but
to no avail. Dependency over money
losses is supposed to have caused the
suicide.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-28
WORKING For BIG EAIR

NEW YORK, Jan. 27.-That plans
for a New York worlds fair in 1913
are we'll under way was indicated
today by the announcement that
Charles K. Roster has been appointed
a foreign representative for the enter
prise and has already left New York
on a trip around the world in the in
terest of the exposition.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-28
SUED FOR SHORT WEIGHT

NEW YORK. Jan. ga crusade
against short weighing has been start
ed by the new city government here
and more than 800 suits have been
begun against grocers, market men
and other retailers accused of using
false and defective scales and meas
IIraS
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-28
WILL RECEIVE NEARLY MILLION

CHICAGO, Jan. 27.-The widow OF
John Farson, broker, who died a week
ago. Mrs Mamie A. Farson, will re-
ceive i'm addition to the $650,000 his
personal estate, $25O,OO0 of which is
the amount of his life insurance among
various companies and fraternal orders.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-28
WAGE WAR ON CRANES

RED BLUFF, Cal, Jan. 27.-Sand
hill cranes are so numerous along the
Sacramento river below this city that
the farmers have banded and employed
a small army Of men to herd the birds
off the grain fields.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-01-28
FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER

WILKESBARRE, Pa, Jan. a.
George L. Marion, the New York
theatrical agent accused of numbering
his common law wife here last August
was today found guilty of murder in
the first degree.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-12

as funny. This week it is in New Haven and there it is classed in the riot category. Another big novelty act and one along decidedly original lines is the act of John J. MacCoWan and company called "Election Night V The action takes place in the kitchen of tenement home in New York on the night of election and while the comedy element is to the fore the au- thor of the act has interWoVen some pathos and philosophy of the better order.
 Also on the bill will appear De Ren- 20 and La Due, marVels of daring on the double trapeze: The Strolling Play ers two Italian street musicians and singers in a most entertaining act; Fiddler and Shelton, The Mimic and the Pianist; and the International Polo teams who will engage in spirited contests twice daily offering one of the greatest athletic novelties ever staged The electrograph will com plete the bill and it all looks mighty good.
 Tonight this weeks excellent bill headed by Marion Carson and com pany in '',The Belle of Seville and with Theo, The Balloon Girl as the special feature will be seen for the last time. It is a bill which has received fulsome praise all week and those who have not been in to see it had best take advantage of the last opportunity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-12
SOUTH CHURCH GIVES 4
 RECEPTION ID REV. AND
 MRS. RICHARD |. SWAIH

At the South COngregat tional church last evening reception by practically the entire congregation. with the ad- dition of many clergymen of the city, was rendered to the pastor and his wife, Dr. and Mrs. Richard l.. Swain. The occasion proved a most delightful one
 The reception took place from un- til 10 o'clock, and during that time the chapel was thronged with people. Deacons F. W. Marsh and w. A. Smith assisted Dr and Mrs. Swain in re- ceiving. Finklestones orchestra rem dered a concert during the reception. The affair was planned under the aus pices of the Wednesday Workers of the church. of which Mrs. C. w. flaw ley is president. Mrs. N. c. Worthen and Mrs. Charles l.. Cole served coffee, while other refreshments were distrib- uted by charming young women of the society. The committee on fefresh- ments included Mrs. l.. T. Warner and Mrs. A. T. Whitman.
 Pastor Swain last Sunday began a new departure in the church. a series of Sunday afternoon meetings known as the 'VeSper Institute. Last Sun days meeting received the strongest commendatiOn from members of the congregation and others who attended. and the "Nesper institute" will doubt ess prove a popular attraction to churchSoers on Sunday afternoons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-12

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 Ely Brothers, 56 Warren Street. New Yor'-