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VOL. XXXII, NO. 200. OPINION DIVIDED REGARDING FAIR SOME FAVOR, OTHERS OPPOSE, - PROPOSITION SAY WE WOULD DO IT WELL Secretary Frank Wiggins of Chamber of Commerce Declares Against the Proposition, Saying to i — t Him Out The city council by unanimous vote has declared in favor of holding a world's fair in Los Angeles In 1909. This action was taken on the peti tion of the Good Government lengue, of which J. H. Norton is president, supplemented by the support of the Municipal Ownership club, of which Rev. B. Fay Mills is an active mem ber. "I don't approve of It all," said Sec rettti*;- Frank Wiggins of the chamber of commerce yesterday. "It's a huge undertaking', and a fnw fellows will have to do all the work. Those who fix up these things seldom have much to do after they get the thing going. I am not In favor of the proposition. Count me out." Nlles Pease, president of the Merch ants and Manufacturers' association, heard of the proposition, but has not given it much thought. "I will read up on the subject tonight and then say what I think about it," said Mr. Pease. J. S. Slauson's Views Judge J. S. Slauscn, who took an active part in the midwinter fair of 1093-4 held at San Francisco, said: "I don't know what to think of the proposition to hold a world's fair in Los Angeles. Give me time to think about It. Such a fair would take a lot of hard work and lots of money. It is a big problem. I have been through it and know what it means. I do not know what to say now." "Los Angeles will come pretty near doing anything she undertakes," said D. A. Hamburger of the People's store. "Los Angeles and New York are two of the best advertised cities In the world today. We could take care of the people all right. Low rates for the eastern people would bring thousands of' strangers here for several months. We can hold a fair just as well as Chicago or St. X^ouls." ■,< .'>•'■ James C. Kays,' president of the Cen tral bank and an active member of the chamber of commerce, said £ie Is In favor of any worthy enterpiise that will bring people to Los Angeles. "I think very favorably of the idea," said Mr. Kays. "Many people would be sure to come from distant parts of the country. The American people are becoming great travelers. Others fairs have been successes and such an expo sition hera would be a success without doubt. Why not? And the results would be largely to the benefit of Los Angeles in many respects." Mr. Zeehandelaar'B Opinion "Yes, It would be a big thing for Los Angeles if we can arrange for It," said Secretary Zeehandelaar of the Merchants and Manufacturers' asso ciation, "but the action of the council in passing a resolution does not settle the question. We could manage a world's fair all right." "It is a subject too big to talk about off-hand," said H. W. Frank of the clothing firm of Harris & Frank. "Where would we hold the fair— at Ag ricultural park? Such an enterprise would take a lot of money. I am not prepared to say now what I think about the proposition." Arthur Letts of the Broadway De partment store has not given the sub ject any special attention. "I will think It over," said Mr. Letts, "and talk later." J. C. Plater, vice, president of the Security Savings bank, said: "It is too coon to hold another world's fair, and, besides, we are not prepared to take care of a great crowd of people. Twen ty to fifty thousand people coming here at once would swamp us. Our hotels are not big enough and we are not old enough as a city to provide for a mul titude of people. The after-effects, In my judgment, would be hurtful to the substantial growth of the city." "No, no," said J. W. Newberry. "I am opposed to the fair proposition. We don't want It and don't need It. We would be sure to be in the hole finan cially at the close. Chicago lost $12, 000,000 and It took the town four years to recover. St. Louis loßt $7,000,000, and In my judgment Portland will lose at least $500,000. If we gave the fair wo would have to go out and beg for money, and there would be nothing but work and lots of it. I suppose all of the real estate men are heartily in favor of the proposition. If we decide to give the fair, however, we could do It and do it well." CHICAGO TO ENTEkTAIN • ROOSEVELT AND PARKER By Assudatsd l'r™. CHICAGO, April 18.— Chicago clubs are expecting to entertain President Roosevelt and Alton B. Parker at the same time. Both party leaders have arranged, the president indefinitely, and the Democrat leader definitely, for a visit to this city the last week !n Mhv. Los Angeles Herald. AMPUTATED LEG IS GROWING OUT AGAIN Case of a Printer Is Puzzling to the Physicians of Denver spatial to The Herald. DENVER, Colo., April 18.— Denver physicians are deeply Interested In Harry J. Myers, a well-known printer who had a leg amputated In September, which Is literally growing back or being replaced by a brand new leg of flesh and bone, at the rapid rate of nearly one-half of an inch a week. The young mnn was in a rnllroaJ wreck In Springfield, Mo., In 1899, In which hla leg wns crushed. It withered away until he followed the advice cf surgeons and had It amputated three Inches below the kneo, four years ago. The stump never shrank, and six weeks later began its healthy, vigorous growth. ABSENT-MINDED MAN GIVES WATCH FOR A SANDWICH Thoughtlessly Hands Beggar Valuable Timepiece and the Latter Disappears Special to The Herald COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 18. — With his gold watch In one hand, endeavoring to ascertain the time, and a hamburger sandwich In the other, "Sunny Jim" Gould of Colorado City, was' approached by a stranger last night, and asked for a dlrrie with which to get something to eat. In tending to give the stranger the sand wich, Gould 'absent-mindedly gave him the watch, which was speedily ac cepted. Gould talked with a friend for ton minutes before discovering his loss, by which time the stranger had dis appeared. The watch was recovered this morning in a saloon, where the thirsty stranger had pawned it for drinks. HONOLULANS BOYCOTT CAPTAIN OF THE OLYMPIA Believe He Comes to Take Away Jap. anese Laborers From the Islands By Associated Press. HONOLULU, April 18.— A cargo of 1600 tons of coal brought here from Seattle, having found no private pur chasers, was offered today at auction. There were no bids. Captain True bridge of the Olympia says that a com bination has been formed here against his cargo and he denounces it as an un-American boycott. It is understood that the reason there were no bidders is that it is thought the object of : the Olympiads trip here is to take away" a load of Japanese laborers. It Is believed that the repe tition, of such trips might seriously affect the local labor supply. The Olympia will probably take her cargo back to Seattle at a heavy loss. MILLIONAIRE LEFT ONLY SMALL SUM TO HIS SON Will of the Late James K. Prior of San Francisco Is v . Probated Dy Associated Press. ' SAN FRANCISCO, April 18.— The estate left by James K. Prior, whlch'is said to amount to millions of dollars, goes to his wife and children by his will, which has been filed for probate. One son, Tony Prior, is bequeathed only $200 and the watch and chain which the old capitalist wore, no ex planation being given In the will for the smallness of this legacy. Prior owned a great deal of valuable real estate In this city and large ranches In several parts of California, his holdings being in Napa, Alamedu, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. SQUADRON WILL BRING BODY OF PAUL JONES French Government Will Participate in Imposing Funeral Pageant By Associated Press. PARIS, April 18.— The state depart ment has advised Ambassador Porter that an American squadron will be sent to take the body of Paul Jones to the United States, probably in June. It Is expected that the French government will participate in an imposing funeral pageant when the body leaves Paris. FINED $25 FOR HAVING CIGARETTE PAPERS Young Man In Indiana Feels Weight of the New Law By Associated Praiis. MUNCIB, Ind., April 18.— A young man was fined $25 and costs today in the police court on the charge of hav ing cigarette papers on his person. This is the flrst penalty assessed in Indiana since the anti-cigarette bill be came effective. BAID HE HAD COMMAND TO BURN OFF HIS HANDS By Associated I'ioai. RENO, Nev., April 18.— Hiram Chase, an old and respected resident of Elko, Nev., died today, the result of blood poisoning. A few days ago the old man received, aa he claims, a message commanding him to burn off both hands. He compiled, Buffering terri ble agony and finally dying. , LOS ANGELES. CAL., WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL 19, 1905. 'BULLY SPORT ' SAYS PRESIDENT HE HAS KILLED A BEAR AND A 808 CAT "GOT WHAT HE WAS AFTER" Close Mouthed Courier Reaches Col. orado Springs and Gives Out a Few Facts About the Hunt By AsanclAtrd FrMS. GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo., April 18.— President Roosevelt has killed a bear and a bob cat. He Is satisfied with his hunt for the biggest game the Rockies afford. If he gets one more bear or several he will be better pleas ed, but to quote his own words, "I got what I was after. It was bully sport and I hope It keeps up." This is the story brought to Secre tary Loeb tonight by Elmer Chapman, a courier with a close mouth, who was chosen to bear messages between tho president and the temporary seat cf government at the Hotel Colorado In this city. The courier's eyes kindled with a fire that told his admiration for the presi dent's prowess as a hunter more than could the words at his command. One expression which the hardy moun taineer injected into his story was "say fellows, he's a beaut and no mis take. The way he scents game would make you think he was born in the mountains and had never left them. Say now, being president don't make any difference with a man that's got the real stuff In him. Goff said he was the (real thing and did not need show ing, but I didn't believe it." Secretary Loeb, at the request of the president, decided that the story of the hunt should be told in an official state ment, which follows: "Elmer Chapman, a courier from the president's camp, arrived at the Hotel Colorado, Glenwood Springs, this evening. He reported everybody well at camp and having a fine time. Early Monday afternoon the dogs tracked a big black - male ' bear.'- He was so | big that he would not tree, but made a walking bay, killing one dog and crip pling or wounding half a dozen others. By hard scrambling up the mountain side the president got near enough to shoot him. Chapman brought the hide with him and left it at the local taxi dermist's to be mounted. On Monday Dr. Lambert shot a bob cat, which was also left at the taxidermist's. The weather in camp has been fine, with the exception of Sunday, when there were squalls of snow, sleet and rain." ENJOYS CAMP LIFE President Takes Pleasure in the Rough Fare By Associated Press. GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo., April 18. — According to Chapman, the presi dent Is taking the true sport's delight in the rough life of the camp. He is one of the first to be stirring in the morning, and always flrst to sit down to breakfast. The fare seems to suit him, although he has said several times he would be as well pleased if it wera less pretentious. His idea of camp life is one kind of meat at each meal and that fried veg etables of the canned variety, coffee made over an open fire and the smell of smoke In everything that is cooked. Things are different at Camp Iloose velt, as the boys have dubbed the outfit on the Charley Penny ranch. But the president has been warned that the chef may not be able to do such good work after the camp iv moved and that the party may not get enough canned stuff to please even the president. The big white horse which the presi dent rode out of New Castle on Satur day is his favorite of the three that were taken along for his personal use. It is not fast, but it is strong and the trail is never so stoney but the presi dent and his steed cover It if any horse can get through. nig Jake Borah, known as the most Intrepid bear hunter in the Rockies, and the man who will take the most desperate chances on a ride aC>r the dogs, admits that even the mountain guide of many years experience has many things to learn about riding. He soys he can teach the president noth ing. A huge pair of leather breeches has been added to the president's hunting costume. When he left New Castle on Saturday he wore heavy canvas trous ers without leggings. The Hap wur taken out of the baggy pants by bind ing them about lilh ankles with coarse twine. Now he has adopted the leather breeches as he has found that they better turn the wind while on a hard ride. The early mornings and afternoons after the sun hat sunk behind the mountains have been cold. Storms have been numerous In the vicinity of the camp and farther up the moun tains It has snowed heavily. , DROPS DEAD USING 'PHONE WOMAN CALLS UP HUSBAND AND SUDDENLY EXPIRES DID NOT HEAR HIS REPLY Mrs. Melissa Love, Aged Sixty Years, Found Dying In Her Home on i Newton Street by Friends While telephoning her husband In the front room of her home at 1327 Newton street, yesterday morning, Mrs. Melissa Love, 60 years old, sud denly dropped the receiver and fell back to the floor. When her friends reached her she was dead. Mrs. 'Love had been spending the morning in conversation with her friends, several of whom were in her room. Suddenly she arose and said, "I must telephone .my husband," and then she started toward the telephone. She raised the receiver to her ear and gave the number and then awaited the sound of the voice that was dear to her. While she stood there she suddenly showed symptoms of col-, lapse and then, without a sound, slipped to the floor. Her friends rao to her and picked her up, but death was Instantaneous. An inquest was held yesterday after noon at Pierce Brothers' undertaking rooms and heart failure was the ver dict returned. FRENCH RIOTS RAISE COMPLICATED PROBLEMS Ambassador Porter Takes Active Steps to Protect American In. terests From Violence By Associated Presn. PARIS, April 18.— The strike riots at Limoges are developing inter national features at the Havlland fac tory, employing 60,000 persons, of which Theodore and Charles Haviland, Amer icans, are the proprietors. Ambassador Porter is taking active steps to insure the protection of Amer ican interests against violence and to secure an adjustment between the pro prietors of the factory and the work men. He conferred with Foreign Min ister Del Casse today concerning the precautionary measures which the gov ernment Is taking. The situation Is now complicated by strong Socialist opposition to the gov ernment sending troops to .Limoges'. Riotous Bcpnes led to the massing of large forces of cavalry and infantry at Limoges, where they are now occu pying tho streets and public places. Three strikers were killed when the troops fired on the mob last night and many were wounded. BAKERS WILL ALL STRIKE Supreme Court Decision May Preclp. itate Bitter Conflict Dy Associated Press. NEW YORK, April 18.— The decision of the United States supreme court against the constitutionality of the bakers' ten hour law will, It is feared, be followed by a strike of 85,000 bakers In the leading cities of the country. Frank H. Harzbeoker, secretary of the Journeymen Bakers and Confec tioners' International union, has de clared, on learning of the decision, that there will be a light all along the line if the bakers' demand for a ten hour day is refused on May Ist. All the union oflleialß In this city declared there would be no let-up in the fight for a ten hour day deßplte the nulli fication of the state law. TESTIFY IN BUNKERS' CASE Several Witnesses on Stand In Case of Former Senator liy A«soclotcd IT«s«. SAOKAMENTO, April 18.-The trial of Ex-State Senator Harry Hunkers, charked with bribery, was resumed In the superior court this afternoon. Among the witnesses who appeared today to testify for the prosecution were Gnvln Mi' Nab, William Corbln and Clarence Grange of Ban Francisco. Late this afternoon the Jury wan ADMIRAL TOGO'S FLASHIP, MIKASA JEFFERSON'S END HOURLY EXPECTED VETERAN ACTOR IS STEADILY GROWING WORSE MAY LIVE FOR SOME DAYS Illness Is the Result of a Complication of Troubles From Which He Suffered Last Summer By Awwlntrd Press. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April IS —11 p. m.— Joseph Jefferson's condition remains unchanged, except that he is gradually growing weaker. His trouble is a complication of diseases from which he suffered last summer. His physicians regard his condition as critical in the extreme and it would not be surprising If he passes away at any moment; yet he may rally and live for days or even weeks. The veteran actor realizes that his end is near and looks forward to It without fear. For a number of years past Mr. Jef ferson and ex-President Cleveland have spent a year or two of each year to gether, fishing in Florida. v It v/as on his return .from one of these fishing" trips that Mr. Jefferson's illness developed. He went to Hobe sound about three weeks ago on his annual fishing outing and returned about ten days ago to his home here after taking a severe cold. He held his own until yesterday when his disease again took a turn for the worse and it was seen that the end was near. At Mr. Jefferson's bedside are his wife and sons, Charles B. and Frank Jefferson, his grand daughter, Marlon Jefferson and Mrs. G. Symons, togeth er with his secretary, Carl Kettler, and his nurse, Mabel Blngham. Dr. Potter, his physician, and Dr. Worley of St. Augustine, who have been called In consulatlon, remain with him all the time. THREATENS RAILROAD WAR Virginia and Truckee Resent Intru. sion of Southern Pacific By Associated Press. RENO, Nev., April 18.— The Virginia & Truckee railroad, that has for years enjoyed a monopoly on the freight bus iness to the southern portion of Neva da, intends to reßent the threatened invasion of the Southern Pacific com pany. D. O. Mills of New York and San Francisco yesterday sent out the an nouncement that if the Southern Pa cific persisted In building from Hazen, Nev., to connect with the Carson & Colorndo road the Virginia & Truckee would immediately begin the work of extending Its line into Stockton, Cal., to connect with the Santa Fe railroad. PASADENA WOMAN SUED Husband Charges She Has Bankrupted Him and Asks Separation By Associated Press. CHICAGO, April 18.— Mrs. Emma Given Dennis Bryan Brady of Pasa dena, Cal., formerly a wealthy and prominent Michigan woman, has been called a second time to defend a di vorce suit in Chicago. Her husband, J. K. Brady, charges her with cruelty and demands a ju dicial separation. Brady in his bill declares his wife's extravagance has made him bankrupt. He asks for the custody of hlB son, James P. Brady, 8 years old. Mrs. Brady was formerly the wife of Charles N. Bryan of Chicago, from whom she obtained a divorce and $33, 333 alimony. UNION AND NON. UNION MEN IN FURIOUS FIGHT By Associated Press. WHISKLINO, W. Va., April 18.— Fifty men were hurt In a fight between sixty non-union men from Pittsburg and 150 strikers from the Whltaker mill. Clubs, stones, knives and pistol* were used but the non-union men finally succeeded in getting Into tho mill. i PRICE: DAILY, BY CARRIER. 65 CTS. PER MONTH CHICAGO STRIKERS BEGIN VIOLENCE TEAMSTERS MAKE ATTACK ON NON-UNION MEN WAGONS GUARDED BY POLICE Men Say That They Have No Inten, tlon of Carrying tne Fight Be. yond Firm of Montgomery Ward & Co. By Associated Press. CHICAGO, April 18.— The first shoot- Ing and the most serious assault since the commencement of the Montgom ery Ward strike occurred late this af ternoon at Van Buren and Sherman streets. Charles Ocker, a non-union teamster, was leaving the Atlantic hotel when he was attacked by a union picket. Ocker drew a revolver and fired twice at his assailant, but both bullets went "wide and one of them struck Walter Klager, a team ster, who was unloading a wagon half a square away. Ocker was arrested. Klaker's wound is not dangerous.. Shortly after this trouble was over John O'Reilly of St. Louis, who was walking on Van Buren street near the scene of the shooting, was attacked by union teamsters and beaten into insensibility. It was believed by the teamsters that.he had been wbrklng for Montgomery Ward & Co., but O'Reilly asserted that he had not been working for the firm, had no intention of doing so, and until attacked, knew nothing about the strike at Montgom ery Ward's. The firm experienced less difficulty today in delivering goods than at any time since the commencement of the Btrike. AH of their wagons made trips to the freight depots under police guard, and none of them was molested. The deadlock between the teamsters and the employers continues, and there is no indication of the end of the strike. The officials of the Teamsters' union declared today that they had no Intention of spreading the strike to establishments other than that of Montgomery Ward & Co. NEW APPELLATE COURT MEETS AND ORGANIZES Judges Gray, Smith and Allen Will Have Charge of the South, crn District By Associated Press. SAN FRANCISCO, April 18.— An exe cutive session was held in the office of the supreme court by the new appel late court today. The meeting was held for the purpose of organizing. The judges that have been appointed from the southern and northern dis tricts were present and the appellate court as it stands now is thus com posed. Judges Gray, Smith and Allen for the southern district with headquarters at Los Angeles; Judges Harrison, Cooper and Ball for this district, and Judges Chlpman, McLaughlln and Buckles for the northern district, with headquarters at Sacramento. ■ After the Judges met and organized they had a meeting with the judges of the supreme court. The courts will be In working order within a few days. ROYAL ARCH MASONS . GRAND CHAPTER MEETS Annual Session Held In San Francisco and Officers Are Elected By Associated Press. SAN FRANCISCO, April 18.— The grand chapter of California, Royal Arch Masons, met in annual session today, received the reports of officers and committees and adopted the new work promulgated by the general grand chapter. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Thomas F. Lint, San Juan, grund high priest; Jameß Bailey Cooke, Colusa, deputy grand high priest; John Francis Hughes, Los Angeles, grand king; Charles Joseph Willett, Pasadena, grand scribe; Franklin 11. T>ay, San Francisco, grand treasurer; William A. Davles, San Francisco, grand secretary. ■ ANGLO-JAPANESE ALLIANCE CITED JAPANESE PRESS INDIGNANT WITH FRANCE SAYS PROTEST IS UNAVAILING Declares That as France Is Aiding Russia the Time Has Come to Call on Great Britain Or Associated Press. TUKIO, April 18.— Discussing the presence of vessels of the Russian second Pacific suadron at Kamranh bay, on the east coast of French Indo- Chlna, the Jijl Shlmpo declares that tha use of the island of Madagascar by the Russian squadron was a direct and prolonged violation of the) prln clplo of neutrality, but, on account of the distance, Japan in that Instance simply lodged a protest The paper, however, insists that Russia Is now using Kamranh bay as a base for action against her opponent, and that she Intends to use it as the point for effecting a juncture with the remaining division of the squadron. The Jijl Shlmpo further declares that France is lending the Russians effi cient assistance, thus actually joining issue with Russia against Japan, and that it is now necessary for Japan to notify Great Britain and obtain her cooperation according to the terms of the Anglo-Japanese alliance. "Pro tests," the paper asserts, "are unvail ing. The time for action has come." The Nlchl Nlchi today says France has been a party to keeping the loca tion of the Russian squadron a secret, and adds that France does not observe the twenty-four hour rule. Bgtlfi The Asahl Shlmbun asserts that France has deliberately kept the pres ence of the Russian squadron a secret. The paper expresses regret at the fact and hopes the government of Japan will act decisively. FRENCH PRESS REJECTB A TWENTY.FOUR HOUR RULE PARIS, April 18.— The Temps this afternoon publishes a statement which bears evidence of authority, saying: "While _ international . practice upon land Is well defined, that upon the wa-" ter is not exact, differing with dif ferent nations. Great Britain and some other countries limit duration of a belligerant's stay in their ports to twenty-four hours, but France has never fixed a limit for the stay of belllgerants In French ports and con tents herself with interdicting the use of her ports to preparations for acts of war." The ministry of marine instruction issued February 4, 1904, reads: "The duration of stay of belllgerants in French ports when not accompanied by prizes has not been limited by any special provision. "Consequently, a strict construction of the regulations would permit Ad miral Rojestvensky's squadron to re main in our ports longer than twenty- (Contlnued on Page Four) THE DAIS NEWS FORECAST Southern California: Cloudy, un settled weather Wednesday; prob ably Jigh: showers; fresh south winds. Maximum temperature In Los Angeles yesterday, 66 degrees; minimum, 54 degrees. » ■ ■ —« I—Drops1 —Drops dead using 'phone. 2 —City In hands of Woodmen. 3 —Halls Caruso king of song. 4—Subsist on monkeys. 6 —Southern California news. 6— Editorial. 7 —Pasadena girl wins prize. 8-9 —Classified advertisements. 10 —Sports. . 11—Markets. •> 12 —Auto fight declared off. EABTERN President enjoying his sport and hu kllleS one bear and a bob cat. Joseph Jefferson's death Is hourly expected. Bakers In all principal cltlos may «trlk« In consequence of supreme court decision. FOREIGN Japsnesn pre*K Indignant over infringement of French, neutrality. Huron Hayashl outlines what he -■->nM(1»r» Togo's probable tactics. *^.sa» Bt, rn.nsl.urK police arrest band of terror ists; high names Implicated. COAST Grand chapter of Jloyal Arch Masons m«t» In San Kranclnoo and elects offlcers. Governor Pardee explains that state, Is aot «oln«T to conduct a bar at Portland exposition. Virginia and Truckee railroad threatens war on Southern I'acltlo. LOCAL Oreat audience halls Caruso, kln» of sonf;. City In hands of Woodmen. Some merchant* favor, others oppose, holding of world's (air here. No more emergency appointments In depart*. ""Anti-saloon^ e'ecMon petition running- » per cent short tn check with great register. Prosecution causes arrest of one of Itsi own witnesses In connection with trial of Ton Hays. Louis Bohulti. "gentlemaa burglar." held to answer In superior court. We man drop* dead walla telephoning to hua-