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Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-13
CHURCH WILL CELEBRATE
FOUNDING 1870 YEARS AGO
Services to Be Held at Presbyte-
rian Edifice in Washington

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-In celebra-
ton of the 130th anniversary OF it's
foundation the West Street Presbyte-
rian church of this city, said to be the
oldest Presbyterian church in the Dis
trict of Columbia, will begin tomorrow
five days series of services. Rev.
DR.. S. H. Howe Of Norwich, Conn.,,
pastor of the church from 1872 to 1883,
will conduct the opening services.
Rev. Stephen Bloomer Balch was the
first pastor of the church and tradition
says that seven persons partook of
the first communion. The first service
was held in a log house. In 1921 a COM
modious brick building was erected.
Thomas Jefferson contributed SIS to
the fund.
DR.. Balch's pastorate covered a
period of fifty-three years. George
Washington and Andrew Jackson oc-
casionally occupied pews in the early
homes of the congregation.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-13
TALK METHODS Of
RELIGIOUS WORK
Southern California BaraCa and
PhiIathea Classes Hold
Third Convention
NEW OFFICERS ARE ELECTED
Marshall A. Hudson, Founder of
Society, Is Speaker at
Gathering

"In attracting the attention of nom
religious young people to become mem
bers of the Baraca classes we must
consult their natural inclinattons with
regard to their methods of doing things.
Then, again, as much depends on keep
ing them in the classes as there is in
getting them to join them"
These declarations were made by
Marshall A. Hudson, founder of the
first Baraca class and International
president of the Baraca union, yester-
day at the meeting of the third annual
convention of the Southern Baraca
and Philathea classes in the Y. M. c.
A. building.
I'm connection with this" continued
Mr.. Hudson, 'T asked non-religious
boy at one time what he preferred to
do? To which he quickly replied:
'Scrape a violin 1 then advised him
to get violin and to start with one
or two other boys with musical instru-
ments. He secured a violin and In
duced two boys to join him, the one
with a violin and the other with
cornet. From this little start an or
chestra was enlarged to eighteen pieces
and the players became active Baraca
workers"
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED
]. F. Evans of Pomona, who has the
class in Southern California, presided
at the convention yesterday. One OF
the interesting features of the after
noon session was the election of Of
f1cers as follows: Robert Male, presi-
dent; Miss Mable Bates, first vice pres
ident; Miss Harriet Bromley, second
vice president; Miss Grace Hisom, third
vice president; Herbert Bronx, fourth
vice president: F. Ray Risdon, corre-
spending secretary; Miss Edna Bell
wood. recording secretary; Lloyd Lor-
beer, treasurer; Judge Curtis d. VIII
bur, J.. F. Evans, Mrs. F. E. Hanna,
]. R. Casey and w. D. Noble, advisory
board.
Committee reports were given at the
morning session and addresses were
made by prominent speakers.
Miss Millie Parish spoke on the
junior work in Southern California.
She is a member of the Bethel Baptist
church and is prominently Identified
with the work of the younger branch.
Miss Florence Conlee, president of
the Los Angeles City Philathea union,
made an interesting address at this
session, dwelling on the work of the
missionary committee.
Judge Curtis d. Wilbur gave the
scripture reading at the evening ses-
sion, following the opening song SER
vice. Marshall A. Hudson made an
address on winning Men, one py
One" The officers elected during the
afternoon were installed at the even
ing session.
This morning the members will at
tend the morning service at tho First
BAPTIST church. A mass meeting Will
be held in the First Methodist church
this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, when
Robert Male, the new president, will
preside. The closing session will be
held this evening in the First Baptist
church.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-13
OFFICIALS IN COLORADO
PARDON OLDEST CONVICT

DENVER, Nov. 12-Juan Duran, a
Mexican, oldest prisoner in the state
penitentiary, was granted a commuta-
tion of sentence by the state board of
pardons yesterday and will be given
his liberty about January. 1, 1911:
Duran is so years old. Among those
who pleaded for him was Kit Carson,
a deputy sheriff of Las Animas county,
who aided in the arrest of Duran. Car
son is a son of the noted scout, Kit
Carson.
Duran was convicted of murder. Evi-
dence showed he and three compan-
ions killed two policemen In Trinidad
fifteen years ago and burned their
bodies to hide the crime Duran was
sentenced to be hanged, but this sem
tence was commuted to life imprison-
ment
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-13
CITIZENS ARM, FOLLOWING
FIVE INCENDIARY FIRES
School House, Church and Homes
Are Put to Torch

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 12.-Five incen-
diary fires within a short time, the
last one occurring last night, have
turned the suburb of Chula Vista.
south of San Diego, into an armed
camp, and citizens, aided by de-
tectives, are watching day and night
for the guilty person or persons.
Last night the school house was set
on fire for the second time. Previous
to that a church, a residence and a
barn were fired, but in each case the
flames were discovered before much
damage was done. Armed men are
watching for the firebug day and night,
and it is expected he will be roughly
handled if caught in the act of setting
fires. So far few clews of importance
have been found.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-13
DISTRICT ATTORNEY SAVES
LIFE BY LEAP FROM AUTO

SAN MATEO, Nov. 12.-Leaping
from his automobile, which was stalled
on the Southern Pacific track about a
quarter of mile from Beresford, Dis
trict Attorney ]. ]. Bullock barely
saved his life last evening, when a
southbound train from San Francisco
swept down on him.
The locomotive crashed into the ma
chine and carried it more than 200
wards before a stop could be made. The
automobile, q large touring car, was
crumpled into worthless mass OF
wreckage.
Franklin Swartz who succeeds Bull
lock as district attorney, was passen-
ger on the train.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-13
BOTH PARTIES SHARE IN
NEVADA ELECTION VICTORY
Legislature to Be Democratic but
May Give G. 0. P. Senator

CARSON CITY. New, Nov. 12.-The
latest election returns received here in
dicate that the coming legislature OF
Nevada will be Democratic on joint
ballot. The state senate will be Demo-
cratic by three to five votes, while the
assembly is likely to be Republican by
one or two.
As the candidates OF both parties
agreed to abide by the popular vote
and Nixon. Republican, was indorsed
for United States senator by at least
1000 majority, it is believed he will be
chosen by the legislature.
Roberts, Republican, for congress has
increased his lead slightly during the
count, and probably will have 1900 ma
jority.
For governor, Oddie, Republican, will
have q plurality of about 500, but the
lieutenant governor will be Democrat
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-13
INDIANS RESPECT COURT
AND SURRENDER CATTLE

SANTA FE, N. M, Nov. 12.-The
trouble between the Pueblo Indians at
Santa Clara, northern Santa Fe coun-
ty, and settlers who were grazing
under permits from the forest service,
under permits fro mthe forest service,
which has been acute for the last
week, was settled today. The Indians
surrendered the cattle they had seized
and obeyed the injunction issued out
of the district court against them by
Judge John +. McFie.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-13
ORIENT BIG PURCHASER
OF AMERICAN FLOUR

SEATTLE. Nov. 12.-Nearly 100000
barrels of flour were shipped from Sc
attic and Tacoma to the Orient dur
ing October.
A feature of the months flour ship
ments from Puget Sound was the
amount of breadstuffs sent to Japan
which has for many months been
moor customer for American flour. Ten
thousand barrels Of flour were shipped
to Yokohama and 5000 to Moji.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-13
CITIES SEEK ELECTRIC
LIGHT CONVENTION

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-The 5000
members of the National Electric Light
association will hold their annual con-
vention next April, and a number OF
cities are engaged in the spirited con-
test to secure the convention.
Washington has raised a fund and
Granville M. Hunt, superintendent of
registry at the Washington post
office and chairman of the convention
committee of the Washington chamber
of commerce, left last night for New
York to confer with the officials with
a view to bringing the convention to
this city.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-13
AGED CRIMINAL JAILED
ON CHARGE OF LARCENY

CHICAGO, Nov. 12.-Rinehard A.
Nerney, aged II, gray haired and tot
tering, whose criminal record dates
back to December 9, 1875, when he was
arrested in Cleveland, Ohio, for lar
ceny, was sentenced to six months in
the Bridewell by Judge Bruggemeyer
yesterday on the charge of larceny.
Nerney, who was lieutenant in
the Union army, was arrested after he
had attempted to steal a Locketbook
from woman.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-13
HOME OF DENVER BISHOP
is DAMAGED BY FLAMES

DENVER, Nov. 12.-The handsome
home in this city of Henry w. War
rem, senior active bishop of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church, was damaged
by fire today and a number of valuable
paintings and other works of art
ruined.
Students from the University of Dem
yer saved Bishop Warren's valuable
collection of manuscripts and books.
The origin of the fire is a mystery.
Bishop Warren is in New York at
tending a meeting of the bishops.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-13
MILLIONAIRE OFFERS $4,000
J FOR FLIGHT IN AIRSHlP

WHEELING, w. Va, Nov 12.-S.
F. Scott, millionaire manufacturer of
Cadiz, Ohio, and a candidate for con-
gress in the Sixteenth Ohio district two
years ago. has announced he will give
$4,000 to any aviator who will carry him
from Baltimore to Wheeling in an aer-
oplane.
The distance is about 300 miles. Mr.
Scott claims the distinction of having
been the first man to run an automo-
bile from Baltimore to Wheeling and
wants to be the first man to fly over
the route.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-13
OFFICERS DISCUSS CASE OF.
SOLDIER SENT UP FOR LIFE

DALLAS, Tex, Nov. 12.-Thirty-
five prominent officers Of the Texas
National guard met in secret session
in Dallas today to discuss the recent
action of the jury in the criminal
court in sentencing Sergeant j. d.
Manley to life Imprisonment for
bayoneting and killing a spectator
during President Taft's visit to Dallas
q year ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-13
ApvENTURER ENDS LIFE

SEATTLE, Nov. 12.-John Lindquist,
aged 40, a member of the Greedy relief
expedition into the Arctic regions,
sailor in the United States service Tor
more than fourteen years, and later on
AIaska miner. committed suicide by
drinking noison in a local hotel last
night. He was in Ill health and was
without funds.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-13
PROHIBlTIONISTS MAY
CONTROL LEGISLATURE

CHICAGO, Nov. 12.-Prohibitionists
and Independents may hold the balance
of power in the lower house Of the next
legislature which meets in January.
According to incomplete returns at
hand, neither the Republicans nor the
Democrats have the constitutional ma
jority of n in the house, and the two
Prohibitionists and two independents
may dictate who shall be speaker at
the coming session.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-13
CROWDS WAIT NEAR BANK
IN LONDON FOR DEPOSITS

LONDON, Nov. 20-The run on the
Birk Beck bank, which began yester-
day, following the circulation of an
anonymous circular falsely connecting
the institution with the Charing Cross
bank, which failed recently, was cen
tinued with increased excitement to-
day.
When the doors of the bank were
opened an hour earlier THAN usual an
enormous crowd was waiting to with
draw deposits. The Birk Beck people
say they have 100000 in cash in their
vaults
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-13
TO RETURN SENATOR CLARK

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Nov. 1.-THE
wyoming legislature will be Republ
can by eleven on joint ballot, insuring
the return of Senator c. d. Clark to
the United States senate. There is a
Republican majority in each house.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-20
TO MAKE WISDOM
OUT A WHITE SLAYER
Special TO The Tribune.


OGDEN, Dec 19.-From evidence pro-
cured from Madge Elers. an Inmate OF
E!ectric alley, Chief Detective James T.
Pencer believes that n strong case OF
white slave traffic has been woven about
jail.
Wisdom was charged with being
maquereaux. He was convicted and
STGhtenced T 10 l25 days in the city Jail.
me Ellers girl called at the city Jail
anG offered 10 pay Wisdoms fine
Inc girl was closely questioned by De-
tective Fender who, learned that she
had been brought TO Ogden from Denver
py Wisdom. who is said 10 have induced
ner to begin a life OF shame In Colorado
several months ago
The girl is IS years old. and has been
an occupant OF the Ogden half world
Wisdom is being held pending an in
VesIigation by the federal authorities,
at Salt Lake City. The admissions Of the
girl Indicate that her railroad fare was
PAID TO Ogden by Wisdom. and that she
mad agreed to lead life of shame after
her arrival here.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-20
COUNCIL ADJ0URNS OUT
Of RESPECT TO PRESIDENT

Special TO The Tribune
OGDEN Dec. 19.-As a mark OF re-
spect to President Samuel Browning OF
the city council. whose wife is critically
III. the Ogden City council tonight ad-
Journed until Tuesday, after transacting
few routine matters
a claim from Frank f. Naisbett for
1880 for his services as city pound
Keeper was received. with the veto Of
Mayor Glasmann. The mayor said In his
veto that the city ordinance provides for
a payment OF only $50 a month for
Doundkeeper. Naisbett claims $36 a
month additional as rent for the city
pound.
Mayor Glasmann sent in the appoint
ment OF r. s. Farnsworth as judge pro
tom Of the city court TO serve in the alb
sence OF Judge j. D. Murphy.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-20
SALOONS WITH
SELLING BOYS LIQUOR
.,,o Tho Tribune.

.,ial 10 Tho IrlpuHe'
Ss.nrN Dec. 19.-Eight saloon keep
oGp,hiGSe .,i he prosecuted for selling liquor
Es wn said Chief of Police Brown
m,is m,his Afternoon. following an invesu-
'9 .'1 1cov.ring the past few days.
rtlcn cs" c.ses" OF drunkenness observed
lne voIng men in the past few weeks
Ironns In = crusade by Chief Brown
rsal,eSS his his men. and evidence has been
= anu s ssainst eight Ogden saloons. &C
Sssine Ssne to the chief. Chief Browning
eacils offending saloons are tho White
eH VIZ ,be Exchange. Baumeister Bros,
sip,., sip White Elephant, Owl, Potters
ID 1s,r,s ,ns wcro served on the proprl-
W. Mn. ni the Exchange and White Ele.
sas a.s, hars this afternoon. warrant
~, r,s Issued for the arrest OF George
t.,;aS ~ Is years OF age. who is said
s'1h.l.' sar. 'sntjced two boys under age into
q. white Elephant where they were
szed with liquor. A.
j H. T. the saloon men will be able to
l-sosAf Thai minors who obtained liquor
'y,' IT, their places misrepresented their
iEG.5. shuue. Edward Hopkins, Clar-
-. !. Gale and several other boys. under
. ..' nil be used as witnesses by the
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-20
RAYS OGDEN SLAUGHTER
HOUSES ARE UNSANlTARY
...,,ito The Tribune,

s-st,i 10 The Tribune
oGDEN. Dec. 19.-That conditions In
- Of the slaughter houses in Ogden
"a nlihy and unsanitsry was the state
la iris afternoon OF Deputy State
SsS Inspector Fl, C. Smith OF Salt Lake.
- :ame to Ogden at the request of
:. local board OF health and made an
,svsstion. accompanied by ]. H. Hoyt,
fy food inspector.
lrspecto- Smith called at the office of
FANNY Attorney David Jenson and
,,ssJ for complaint against the owners
4 he Keller meat market and slaughter
Rrds
|asdtjons at these slaughter pens are
IA and that there are others that VIII
',selye attention IN short time.
n. county attorney refused TO issue a
I,,rp,alni AGAINST the owners OF the Kel-
hr Slaughter houses on the ground that
|,t. Inspector had preferred his charges
Il The assumption that certain rules of
|ht sste food department. had been vio-
tsd, but that the evidence does not
fsv any specific violation OF a state
|nigte
ne county attorney saws that he will
|tk. the matter up with Keller, however,
|i,i demand that improvements be made.
|ri his failure TO make the improve
|r.atE will result in action by the city
|t,ath board.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-20
NATIONAL GUARD TO HAVE
NEW INFANTRY COMPANY

A new infantry company is soon to be
organized In the national guard Of Utah.
Several preliminary meetings have been
held. and another meeting Is 10 be held
next Thursday night, al which definite
arrangements will be made for the or
ganizaton OF the new company.
IL is likely that Captain w. II. Gregory
formerly OF the Illinois national guard
ing the lead In the organization are Leo
J. Crosby. r. Kendall Thomas, F. T.
Thomas. Richard x. Thomas, B. F.
Maugban and y. o. Fullmer, the major
fly OF whom have seen service either In
the national guard or in the high school
cadet battalion.
All interested in the movement are in
vited 10 attend the meeting next Thurs
day night. al the Armory hall on Pier
pont street. Young men OF good physique
and good reputation are invited tc enlist
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-20
ICE SKATING RINK
FINEST IN THE U. S.
It Will Be Known as "The
APPS and Cover Eighteenth
Ward Square.

Ice skating within four minutes walk
OF the business district on a rink that
has no Ice pond. but still has ice that
makes the finest kind of skating, seems
almost like a myth. Yet that is what a
company OF local business men is be-
Ing formed to finance and the statement
Is made that by Saturday noon the old
formed into one Of the finest ice skating
rlnks In the United States. The rink
Is to be built on the German style--no
Ice Is used but that which actually forms
need not be level. The only requirement
is that II be smooth enough for skat-
ing A secret method Of preparing the
surface for the Ice makes 1t possible to
form solid floor Of Ice even on an
incline OF 40 degrees.
Known as 1.-THE Alps
The rink will be called The Alps" A
company has been formed and will be
incorporated as The Alps" Amusement
company. Work has already been started
and this morning a large force OF men
and teams Will be set TO work leveling
and smoothing the surface and erecting
the necessary buildings.
At the west end OF the square on First
avenue, the main office building will be
erected. 1t Will contain a box office.
managers office, skaters rooms. cloak
rooms. refreshment booths. toilets, etc.
In the center of the square bandstand
will be erected II Will be made with
shutter walls. in order that the musicians
may close themselves in while not play
Ing. Both buildings will be constructed
In Swiss bungalow style, carrying out
the name OF the rink
Thriller" the Feature.
The main feature. however, Will be the
thriller. This consists OF patform
raised fourteen feet above the surface.
From this platform runway covered
with solid coat OF ice will extend west
ward. slopng at about 40 degrees. II is
said that the skaters will be able to
coast a distance OF more than fifty rods
without an effort.
a runway. sloping gently will lead TO
the south. This Will be for ladies and
children and Will be set aside for chill
dren only at certain hours OF the after
noon
gentle natural slope near the center
OF the square forms still another coaster
for very timid people. off the west side.
the old baseball diamond will be marked
off a Hockey court The surface here
is level and Will form an ideal court,
Present plans are to have the opening
Saturday afternoon. The rink Will be
closed on Sundays and will close each
night at IL o'clock. The officials have
pledged themselves 10 conduct an orderly
place where young or old may enjoy
wholesome amusement. The articles OF
incorporation will be filed this week and
the officials will be appointed.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-20
TO BE CELEBRATION
ON PR0V0'S NEW DEPOT
special 10 The Tribune.

special 10 The Tribune
PROVO. Dec. l9.-At a meeting held
AT me Commercial club here tonight, at
which William NJ Roylance acted as
CHAIRMAN, plans were started for an ap-
proPriate celebration for the opening OF
me me new union station of tho Denver &
no Grande and the Salt Lake Route.
a committee. consisting of Thomas S.
1I,lerpont. w ii. Mitchell and w. +.
Berry, was appointed 10 see Superintend-
ent j. G.. Daily Of tho Utah lines OF the
Denver q Rio Grande. who will pass
through the city tomorrow morning. in
reference TO what kind OF a celebration
would be appropriate TO the Occasion,
Inc committee VIII make it's report TO
a meeting of citizens to be held at the
commercial club next Thursday evening
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-20
YOUTHS PLEAD GUILTY
AND GO TO PRISON

Charles Myers and Ed Anderson. In the
district court Monday. pleaded guilty to
burglary and were sentenced TO eighteen
months each in the state prison. by
Judge T. y. Lewis.
About noon on November II last My
ers and Anderson. both Of whom are
young men. entered the residence of NJ.
NJ Johnson. at 521 East Second South
street. They were seen TO enter the
house, by a neighbor living across the
street. and the police were notified.
When the police arrived the burglars
were still in the house and they were
placed under arrest. Neither was
armed and each was under the influence
of LIQUOR
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-20
Still Investigating Case.
Special 10 The Tribune.

SPeclal 10 ne tribune.
OGDEN, Dec. 19.-No action was taken
by County Attorney David Jenson today
In the case of Edward Munsey. the
Twenty NTH street cigar dealer. against
whom. the police say. they have evidence
TO show tnat he has been harboring young
thieves about his place and has per-
suaded them TO steal articles which he
purchased from them. Chief OF Police
Browning said this afternoon that Mum
sey will be prosecuted, but IL has not
been determined whether the charge will
be one for the district or the city courts
TO handle.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-20
News OF the lntermountain Region
KNIGHT W00LEN MILLS;
EFFORTS TO START UP
Special TO The Tribune.

-0PuNTdI 10 Inc ITIpUNe.
PROVO. Dec. 1e.-Since tho closing
Gown or the knight wooden mills on the
loth or this month, every effort has been
mace by the owners to reopen and put
that end Mr.. Knight has induced w. o.
Hanke OF Davenport. Ia, to come here
and look over the plant. Mr.. Hanke
arrived here last night and spent the
greater part of today in looking over the
mills. and while the officers OF the COM
pany refuse to give out any information
as TO Just what is to be done. it Is gem
eraHy understood that the mills are to
Iure, very likely within the next week
since the mills closed, only enough men
nave been employed there 10 keep the
machinery in good .rc pair, ready for start
ing work at any time
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-20
Gambling House Sues.

''stial 10 The Tribune.
oGDEN. Dec. 19.-Suit was begun in
e- district court today by John F. and
Z =. smith. propr!etors OF the Elephant
enellns mouse, 10 recover on three
ssa made In their favor. at different
= IN Tie month Of October. by L. l..
|rta The checks aggregate 1856 and
~ aelvered 10 the plaintiffs. according
u ID. complaint. at Ogden and AmerI-
fals They were drawn on the
80 state bank bur were returned un-
~ TO the plaintiffs.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-20
Smallpox Case Develops.
peciaI to The Tribune.

Special 10 The Trlbune,
OGDEN, Dec. f9.-What was believed
to be a case OF shlckenpox at the home
OF Thomas Shreves, 1926 Barlow avenue.
has developed into a smallpox case, The
victim is a young son OF Shreve. A
rigid quarantine was placed about the
home But one other case OF smallpox
exists in Ogden. John Krocter. laborer
employed by the Davis & Weber Counties
Canal company. Is a the pest house, af-
nicted with the disease.