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2 MINE EXPERTS WITNESS TESTS GOVERNMENT LABORATORY IS DEDICATED EXPERIMENTS OF GREAT INTER. EST CONDUCTED Terrific Explosion Produced with Black Powder— Life.Saving Ap. pliances Tried and Found Successful [By Associated Press 1 PITTSBURG. Dec. S.— Coal operat ors, mine owners, engineers, practical miners, scientists and national and state officials, all here for the meeting of the mining congress, participated this afternoon In the formal dedication of the federal governemnt'B laboratory and testing station established recently In this city. A series of tests in an artificial mine In which conditions of real mines are reproduced as far as possible, showing the results from various explosives and from 30-cullt'd safety agencies, was the most interesting feature of the ceremony. The first test was a safety powder, dry fire clay and bituminous coal dust, the latter placed on shelves represent ing ledges in mines. The powder was ignited for the blast and did not ex plode the dust. There was a terrific explosion during the fourth test, when 1.1 pounds of black powder and twentjt pounds of road dust (actual mine dust) were used. The recoil was strong and the flames covered the full length of the artificial mine. » The test proved the combination to be exceedingly dangerous. At this point experts appeared bearing the Draeger oxygen apparatus, including metal and glass hoods, chemical cham ber and air bag designed to render breathing normal, or nearly so, while the operator is surrounded by the most deadly gases and vapors. The men hurried into the gallery still filled with fumes of the explosion and apparently were not affected by any of the gases. This device is designed particularly for rescue work, and was used with good results at Marlanna. MRS. RICE STATE'S WITNESS FOR TODAY Dr. Rustin's Companion Will Be Per. mltted to Tell Entire Story, In. eluding Death Pact with Davit [By Associated Press.l OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 3.—The evidence given today by Mrs. Abbie B. Rice and the vigorous efforts of counsel for the defense to exclude that part of It con necting Charles Edward Davis, the de fendant, with the killing of Dr. Fred erick T. Rußtin, were the features to day of the trial of Davis for the phy sician's murder on the morning of Sep tember 2. Two or three minor wit nesses were called Just after court con vened this morning, and Mrs. Rice oc cupied the stand the remainder of the day. Her recital of the story of her rela tions with the dead surgeon was not less dramatic than on the two former occasions when she had been asked to give the details of an alleged pact to destroy three lives. Twice during the day witness and Jury were dis missed while counsel argued points of law as to the admissibllity of por tions of her evidence, and In each in stance the state scored «. clean-cut victory. By a ruling made on the last point raised, the bars are let down for the hearing of Mrs. Rice's entire story, which will include that part wherein Dr. Rustin is alleged to have told her he had engaged Davis to kill him. Once during the narrative, when she referred to Rustin's mother, Mrs. Rice broke into tears, but soon regained her composure. Her evidence was given in a clear voice and with a good memory lor detail. Mrs. Rice had reached the point where Davis was brought into her story when she was excused for the day. The defendant sat near, listening; nt tentatively to the proceedings, and near him sat his two brothers. One of them, Frederick Davis, is vice presi dent of the First National bank, and the other. Latham Davis, is a promi nent capitalist. The latter took notes foro counsel for the defense. MRS. YERKES DEMANDS ONE-THIRD OF ESTATE Renounces Claims to Property Left Her in Will and Demands Her Dower Rights—Bequests in Jeopardy CHICAGO, Dec. 3.—A displaced en try in the records of the clerk of the probate court discovered here today disclosed that Mary Adelaide Yerkes, widow of Charles T. Yerkes, renounced all claim to property bequeathed her by the lata traction magnate's will and laid claim to one-third of the entire property. Further action In the case is said to await the payment by the estate of all of Mr. Yerkes 1 debts. Mrs. Yerkes' renunciation of her rights of the will was filed several months ago. Whether her claim will Jeopardize or invalidate, if successful, bequests made by the decedent, in cluding that of his art gallery, valur-d at $5,000,000, to the city of New York, will, it is said, be determined by the probate court. SIX TORPEDO BOATS REACH PACIFIC COAST SAN DIEGO, Dec. 3.—Six torpedo boats arrived in port from Magdalena bay this evening and Joined the de stroyers already here. The new arrivals are the Davis, Law e, Goldsborough, Farragut, Fox and Rowan, under command of Lieut. Howe. The boats had some rough weather coming up the coast, but other wise the voyage was uneventful. The cruiser Albany was expected to arrive today, also from Magdalena bay, but did not appear. It Is thought she is not far from the harbor tonight. Exonerate Dispatcher PLAINS, Mont., Dec. 3.—Chief Dis liar H. J. Keeley of the Northern railway was exonerated from Vblarno in connection with the k of the Northern Pacific at Olive September, in which half a dozen persons lost their lives, by the cor oner's Jury last night. TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS BOT ATTEMPTS " SUlClDE—^Because he "hated" his brother It became known yester day that Max Klein, a 18-year-old New York boy, tried to end his own life by Inhaling gas a; his home In Harlem. .^ PEORIA —According to statis tics Peorla county, Illinois, holds the record for divorces. From November 1, 1907, to No vtmber 1, 1908. there ■ was one divorce filed for every four and two-thirds marriage licenses. . THRONE IS FLEDGED—An Imperial edict Issued at Pekln pledges the throne to the policy inaugurated by the late emperor, ami especially the program which provides for the granting of a constitution to the empire at the end of nine years. V ' SKAMKN STRIKE— Coastwise Sea men's union has declared a strike at Manila as a result of which six large coasting steam ers are tied up at their berths here, unable to go to sea, as their crews have quit. The men demand 100 per cent Increase of pay for overtime work. ' SURGEON DIES—Dr. Andrew J. McCosh. the well known surgeon, and son of the late pi esldent of Princeton university, James He- Cosh, who was injured in a runaway acci dent on Saturday last, died In the Proabyter lap. hospital of New York, of which Institu tion he was a surgeon. .» ' SECRETARY SWORN IN—Herbert L. Sat ttrlee of New York was sworn in as assist ant secretary of the navy yesterday at Wash ington in th« presence of Secretary Newberry and others. He . received the officers of bureaus and general officers on duty at the department and at ones entered upon his dutltfa. ASK JEFFRIES TO SERVE AS 'SANTA' (Continued from Pave On*) Simpson auditorium. There will proba bly be a Punch and Judy show and other Juvenile attractions, too. Children Tell Wants Here are more letters from the Santa Claus editor's mail bag: , "My Dear Santa Claus: My sick father reads The Herald and he saw how good and kind you are by giving Christmas presents. I would be very glad if you would send me a dress, a hat and a sweater, and If you haven't any dress you would also please my family and me by sending me a pair of rubber shoes, No. 4 or 4 1-2. I am 13 1-2 years old and attend Farmdale school. F. E. E., "Emerald street. Rose hill." "Dear Santa C: I want a train, some cars and a Teddy bear. I am 11 years and a poor little boy, and if you have any clothes give me some, I attend Hewitt street school. "A. G. 8., East Fourth street." "Dear Santa C.: I heard you were going to give presents away, and be sides you were going to give clothes. Cause I am a poor boy. My papa has been out of work for fourteen months. He has been sick. I want a little wagon and a horse. My sisters want two dolls and a table. I am 8 years; my sister is 9 and I have a baby sister 5 months. If you have anything in clothes please send me and my sisters. 1 attend Hewitt street school. "G. C. A. East Fourth street." From Out of Town "Dear Santa Claua: I wish you would be so good as to bring me a pair of white hair ribbons, a pair of roller skates, a bracelet—a silver one will do nicely—and please send me a Teddy bear that squeaks when you squeeze It, for my baby brother. "CECELIA R., Pasadena." "Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a pair of pink slippers and stockings; with that I want a pink sweater and a pink bonnet. I am only 2 years old and my sister is writing for me. I want candy, too. "LOUISE M., Tropico." "Dear Santa Claus: I want a little doll buggy and doll. I am 6 years old and I am a poor little girl. If you have any clothes will you send me some? I need a sweater, stockings and shoes. "IRENE P., East Fourth street." "Dear Old Santa Claus: I am a little boy of 11. and won't you please send me a magic lantern and the pictures for it; also a finger mitt and a base ball. That will satisfy me very much. I attend East Ninth street school. "S. H. A., Ceres avenue." "Dear Herald: Please do some char ity work for us. We are very poor and have five children. My oldest girl is 12 the second boy is 9, the third is 6, the fourth is 2 and the last is 9 months old. Please don't forget us. "MRS. L., Jackson street." "Dear Santa: Please send me some thing for Christmas for my little one, a girl 3 months old. I have no money to buy her anything. God shall bless you for protecting the poor. "MRS. A., Lafayette street." "Dear Editor: Please send us a Christmas present of clothes and shoes. I am 11 years old. My brother is 9 years old and another is 2. We pray God that you will be successful. "S. P., Lafayette street." i SECURE TWELFTH JUROR TO TRY FRANK J. MURPHY Contractor Convicted of Offering a Bribe to Juror Will Be Star Wit. ness Against His Alleged Co.Conspirator SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 3. — The twelfth juror was secured today for the jury which will try Attorney Frank J. Murphy, who is accused with having attempted to bribe John M. Kelly, a talesman in the Ruef-Parkside case. The following are the Jurors: John T. Gilmartin. real estate dealer; George A. Brown, real estate dealer; Peter B. Bernard, wine merchant; Thomas Klam, contractor; James Ryan, liquor dealer; John H. Curley, tailor; William Tyrill, builder; Frederick Heitmeyer, builder; William Fahey, retired hotel keepfr; George A Ball, public accountant; J. R. Leese, mining man, and Frank Chal mers, hardware salesman. After the completion og the jury the Indictment against Murphy was read i-.nd the case was continued until to morrow morning, when the prosecution will make its opening statement. E. A. S. Blake, a contractor, ;frho was convicted of offering a bribe to John M. Kelly, will be the star witness for the prosecution. After his conviction Blake in open court made a confession, implicating Murphy in the transaction. Harriman Buys Oil Land* CITY OF MIOCICO, Dec. 3.—lt is re ported herr on what is considered good authority that agents of K. H. Harri man have bought 50,000 acres of oil lands in the Tuxpan district. Oil has been discovered on property surround ing the entire tract purchased by the Harriman interests. Bloodhounds for Police WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.~Satisned that bloodhounds can be of valuable assistance to the police force of a large city, MaJ. Sylvester, chief of police of the metropolitan police force, has de cided on their use in this city, and If the results are satisfactory more will Mcd later. . *~>~*- ' T«H your nelgnbora about cblldreu'i Xnui dinner. LOS ANGELES HERALD: FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 4, 1908. POISON IN LETTER KILLS YOUNG MAN SUPPOSED MURDER MAY BE SUICIDE Missive Appears to Have Been Sent by Woman, but Police See Evidence of Fabrics. tion [By Associated Preu.] SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 3.—Poison conveyed in a letter mailed In this city yesterday is believed to have caused the death of Henry Boat, a salesman for the Pennant Electric company, who was discovered in a dying condition in his apartments at 2816 Harrison street early today, and who expired a few moments later without regaining consciousness. A communication purporting to be from a physician, but which displayed ignorance of the primary principles of| medicine, was sent to Boas yesterday j by special delivery, and all the evi dence In the possession of the police Indicates that the letter, penned by a woman, contained two powders which the recipient was urgently advised to take as a remedy for indigestion, but which were in fact of poisonous char acter. Acting upon clues found among the dead man's papers, a detective was this morning sent to San Jose to in terview Mrs. G. G. Walker of 63 South Fifth street, in that city, whose daugh ter Is said to have been a friend of Boas. The police, besing their calcu lations upon the fact that the letter was dated so as to indicate it was written in San Jose, are positive that a clue to the sender will be found through tracing all possible friends and acquaintances of the dead man in that city. An examination of the contents of the stomach of Henry Boas, made this afternoon, showed the presence of atylchnine in slfficlent quantity to cause death. SAN FRANCISCO POLICE SEEK CLEW IN SAN JOSE SAN JOSE, Dec. 3.—Detective Gal lagher of the San Francisco police force, aided by Chief of Police Edward Haley and Detective Charles Hlnes of the San Jose department, conducted an extensive Investigation in this city to day into the career of Harry Boas and more particularly the character of his relations with Miss "Patsy" or Miss Annie Kelliher, a young wom,an em ployed as a hello girl In the local tele phone exchange and with whom he had carried on an extensive correspondence for the past year and a half. Miss Kelliher, accompanied by her sister and Mrs. G. G. Walker, their landlady, were summoned tonight to the police station and closely ques tioned. ' At the conclusion of the Inquiry the officers expressed themselves as being satisfied that none of the members of the Walker household had anything to do with'the death of Boas. Chief 6f Police Haley stated that he was satisfied that Boas committed sul side after writing and addressing to himself the mysterious letter dated San Jose but mailed in San Francisco, and In which he Is supposed to have re ceived the poißon which ended his life. This theory is based on the similarity of the handwriting in the mysterious letter and a letter which he is known to have written Miss Kelliher. No evi dence which would indicate a motive for either suicide or a murder was un earthed here. Miss Kelllher's charac ter is said to be above reproach, and she is engaged to a young man who left this city five weeks ago for Portland. She received a present of a pair of dia mond earrings since that time from Boas, but the officers believe her story that she protested against the presenta tion and only consented to receive the Jewels when she saw that Boas would be greatly offended should she refuse them. FAKE SOLICITORS PROFIT BY MISREPRESENTATIONS Ask Money for Widows and Orphans in Name of Brotherhood of Rail. way Trainmen Without Authority SEATTLE, Dec. 3.—Two men are re ported to be getting rich by soliciting funds for the benefit of widows and or phans and representing themselves as authorized to do so by the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, an organization said to have $3,000,000 in its treasury and which does not, according to its officers, solicit assistance from any body. Thomas J. Anderson, who is in vestigating on behalf of the order, says he has evidence that the men have ob tained at least $5000 during the last three months. Mill men, who want to strengthen their relations with the railroads, are the victims. Donations are solicited ranging from $20 to $200. AUTHORITIES DISCREDIT RUMORS OF BIGGY ALIVE Search for Body of San Francisco's Chief of Police Is Continued Without Interrup tion SAN FRANCISCO,. Dec. 3. — The authorities here have no reason to re pose belief in rumors from various lo culltics outside of San Francisco that Chief of Police William J. Blggy, who disappeared last Monday night from the police launch Patrol, had been seen or heard from subsequent to that time. The search for the chief's body has been maintained without interruption, and none of his friends appear to have found consolation in the theory that he Is still alive. Suit Settled PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 3.—After a fltflit lusting ten years, the locally fam ous Marquam suit was settled out of court today by Judge P. A. Marquam j lflt'.-islng whatever interest he pretends to have In thr Marquam Grand theater | i;ro|«rty in this city for a consideration of something less than $100,000. The property involved is of about $1,500,000 j value. Woman Exonerated CHICAGO, Dec. B.—Estelle Stout, who shot and killed Henry H. Hornberger, a picture agent, was exonerated by a coroner's Jury today. The Jury found that Miss Stout fired after Hornberger had felled her Bister with a blow and while she believed her sister was, In danger of being killed. V IK-member : the kids at Herald*; Xuhm dtMMTi FEDERAL COUNSEL FAILS TO OBJECT MYSTERY OF BIG LOANS NOT UNRAVELED ARCHBOLD IS IGNORANT ON THIS SUBJECT P. F. Trainor, Who Is Supposed to Have Received $22,000,000, Knows Nothing of the Transaction [By Associated Presi] NEW YOKK, Dec. 3.—Efforts on the part of the federal counsel to ob tain information regarding the loans aggregating $22,000,000 to K. F. Train or by the Southern Pipe Line com pany, a standard subsidiary, came to nothing today in the cross-examination 1 of John D. Archbold in the government suit to dissolve the so-called trust. For over a year Frank D. Kellogg, government Inquisitor, has pursued every trail to find out the purpose of these 'large loans, but tonight he ap- I peared to be no nearer the solution of the mystery. * Mr. Archbold said that he knew of no reason for the loans, which, he said, might have represented the adjust ments between rrfinlne; compilings which Mr. Trainor supplied oil. Mr. Trainor, who is connected with the Standard's pipe line system, had previously testified that he did not know of the loans and nevfer received the money. Much of Mr. Archbold's cross-exami nation today had to do with rebates paid by railroads In the early days. He took the position that the rebates at that time were a matter of bargain ing, in which «each shipper strove to obtain the best terms. CHANCE REMARK BRINGS LONG LOST NECKLACE Possessor of Jewel Declares Los An geles Pawnbroker Sent It to Him for Disposal—Stolen In Memphis NEW YORK, 'Dec. 3.—A chance re mark to Police Inspector McCafferty of this city by the young son of one of his friends, that ho knew a man who had a 'tine necklace for sale, led to the recovery today by Garrett E. Lamb of Clinton, lowa, of a pearl necklace, said to be worth $15,000, which had been lose since lasl February, when It was stolen at Memphis, Term. McCafferty called to see the neck lace and seized It. He was told by the man who had it that a Los Ange les pownbroker had sent it to him for disposal. After diligent inquiry by the New York police a circular was obtained of fering $2000 for the return of Just such a pearl necklace as the one that had been seized here. BALLOT BOXES ESCORTED THROUGH CONSTANTINOPLE CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. 3.—A scene unprecedented in the history of Turkey was witnessed in Constantinople when the municipal ballot boxes were conveyed through the streets with much ceremony. They were escorted by a detachment of troops, several bands and delegates from various re ligious bodies, the whole making a pro cession two miles long. The city was profusely decorated, and there was great enthusiasm. A protocol between Turkey and Montenegro settling the boundary dis pute between these countries, after making b. few minor changes, was signed in this city today. "MOONSHINERS" OPERATE IN MIDST OF BIG CITY CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 3.—There are moonshiners in Cleveland. It is commonly supposed that the manufac ture of illicit whisky is contined to the mountainous region of Kentucky, Ten nessee and other southern states, but such is not the case. A large number of moonshiners carry on the business in the heart of Cleveland. Hundreds of gallons of illicit whisky are distilled and sold here under the very eyes of the revenue officers. These quiet stills are operated more exten sively among the .Russian immigrants than any other class, although repre sentatives of other nationalities are engaged in this lucrative profession. They are very careful in their move ments, for the revenue officers are con tinually on the lookout for them, and they employ every conceivable means of precaution and escape in case of being trapped. While the penalty for the first offense is comparatively light, if they are caught a second time the punishment is severe. A few weeks ago a distillery on the west side was discovered and several hundred gallons of whisky on which the tax had not been paid were confiscated. Most of the moonshiners, however, con duct their business so carefully that they remain undetected for years. Sometimes the stills are conducted In basements, sometimes in upper stories, and two or three buildings are rented by moonshiners and used apparently for other purposes, while in reality they are but a blind to mislead. It is extremely difficult to locate these distilleries, and skill and experi ence are required on the part of the detective to "smell them out." Usually the moonshiners suspend business dur ing the day, but under the cover of darkness operate In full blast. If the plant is of any considerable size the trained ear of the detective can recog nize the chug of the machinery at work. He Is more apt, though, to locate the still by the peculiar odor arising from the chimneys, and one familiar with the smell can detect it as quickly as an opium den. On nights when there Is a fog or the atmosphere hang* heavy over the city, the smell settles down and It Is easy to locate the neighborhood. To find the exact building, however, it is necessary to climb over roofs and sniff the chimneys. The moonshiners keep a close watch of the revenue men, and as soon as they see that their neigh borhood Is being watched they suspend operations. They are always ready to make a quick "getaway," and even If their location is discovered the reve nue men rarely get more than their paraphernalia and some of the whisky. The operations of the moonshiners in Cleveland are on a very small scale compared with the business done by their fellow workers in the mountain fastnesses of Kentucky and Tennessee. The quantity of whisky made at each still here is so small that It can hardly be detected, white every precaution Is taken to guard against discovery. IMPROPER PACKING CAUSES FRUIT DECAY Government Will Send Cold Storage Car to California to Cool Fruit Immediately After Picking [By Associated Press] WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.—That most of the decay in fruit In connection with its storage comes from improper pack ing was the consensus of opinion de veloped today at the session of the American Warehousemen's association. The subject to arouse perhaps the greatest interest was tho experimental cold storage car built under the direc tion of the agricultural department whirl! it is the purpose of Secretary Wilson to send to California and after ward to Florida, where iliei-e are no refrigerating plants, to conduct experi ments With fruit by cooling it imme diately at the orchards. The car Is said to be capable of prp ducing a temperature of 16 degrees be low zero. A general talk on cold storage wok given by Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, chief chemist of the department of agricul ture, who contended that it was more adf/antageous to cool produce than to freeze it, as freezing, he said, unques tionably altered its natural condition. NEW METHODIST PASTOR ARRIVES IN LOS ANGELES Dr. Schoaff, Successor to Late Rev. J. J. Prichett, Comes to Trinity Church, South, from Colum bus, Mississippi Dr. J.jW. Schoaff, who succeeds the late Rev.'J. J, Prichett as pastor of the Trinity Methodist church south, arrived in Los Angeles /yesterday, coming di rectly from Columbus, Miss., his last pastorafW He met the official board of Trinity church at luncheon at the Fed eration club immediately upon his ar rival and was given the typical Los Angeles welcome. Dr. Schaoff is a man in middle life, has a commanding appearance and is a pulpit orator of rare ability. He comes originally from the Baltimore conference, and represents by direct descent an unbroken line of service of 107 years in this conference. He has served as pastor of Calvary church, Baltimore, Md., and of St* Frances Street church, Mobile, Ala., where, dur ing his pastorate, a magnificent church edifice was erected. He was pastor nt Selma, Ala., and filled the chair of mental and moral philosophy in the Southern university at that place. He alsio served St. Paul's church, Colum bus, Ga., and then the First church, Columbus, Miss., from which latter he comes to Trinity. Regarding Dr. Schoaff, the Commercial of Columbuw has this to say: "Dr. Schoaff Is not only a brilliant speaker and a consecrated Christian, but he is brotul minded and liberal in his views, commanding the esteem and love of the saint and of the Jew, as well as the Gentile. "The First Methodist church of Co lumbus suffers a very great and dis tinct loss in the departure of Dr. Schoaff and his estimable family, but our people congratulate the good peoplo of Los Angeles upon the victory they have gained." AT THE HOTELS J. B. Hedrick, a well known mining man of Goldfield, is registered at the Wi stminster. A. H. Griffin, a prominent merchant of New York city, is registered at the Van Nuys. He Is accompanied by Mrs. Griffin. Captain J. Bermlngham of the de partment of commerce and labor bu ireau at Ban, Francisco is a guest at the Hollenbeck. A. Blake Willsden, a toy manufac turer of Chicago,l,is In Los Angeles on a business trip. He is registered at the Hollenbeck. Prank P. Seaburn of Bagdad, Cal., anflp Camper Ellenger of Rawhide are prominent mining men registered at the Hollenbeck. Frank Parmelee and wife of Chicago are guests at the Lankershim. Mr. Parmelee is head of a large transfer system in the "eastern city. H. E. Moores, a prominent railroad official of Omaha, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Los Angeles yesterday and is a guest at the Alexandria. George P. Blair, president of the bank at Imperial, Is in the city on business. He is accompanied by his wife and is staying at the Angelus. James Scott, Miss Alice D. Scott and Miss N. K. Blott and maid of Win nipeg, Man., are a party of tourists having apartments at the Lankershim. J. C. Fraser, manager of the Pacific division of the Pinkerton National De tective agency, with headquarters at San Francisco, Is a guest at the An gelus. Miss Jean Andrews of Junction City, Kan., arrived in Los Angeles yester day on a pleasure trip through South ern California. She Is staying at the Van Nuys. H. 8. Weems and wife of Chicago are guests at the Alexandria. Mr. Weems is a representative of the law depart ment of the Lincoln-Jefferson univer | sity of that city. Mrs. J. N. Reardon and Misa H. O'Neill of Vancouver, B. C, arrived in Los Angeles yesterday and will pass the winter in this city. They have apartments at the Westminster. Mrs. F. H. Alliston of Portland, ac companied by Mrs. H. F. Gibson of Seattle, arrived in Los Angeles yes terday on a trip to Southern California. Both are prominent in society In their respective cities. They have apart ments at tha Angelus. Steamer Sinks VICTORIA, B. C Dec. 3.—The steamer Charmer was in collision with the tug Bermuda at 1:20 p. m. off Vancouver. The passengers were tak en off and the Charmer, which com menced to sink after the collision, was beached on the north shore near Van couver. _-^~ Boycott Spreads ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 3.—The Rueslan consul at Trieste has informed the government that the Turkish boy cott of Austrian goods haa extended into Egypt and Albany and is threat ening to spread throughout the entire I Mueselman world. Agent Acquitted RICHMOND, Va., Dec. B.—This aft ernoon the jury In the United States court returned a verdict acquitting Alexander P. Gilbert, asßlstant gen eral freight agent of iln. Chesapeake A Ohio railway, of the charge of un lawful rrbating. The Jury deliberated only five minutea. ■ .- . AMUSEMENTS__ m ____^^ 1 Hamburger's MAJESTIC Theater ?'££ES. Broadway, between Bth and 9th. • . , _ ALL THIS WEEK • MATINEE TOMORROW THE GEORGE APE SUCCESS JU3T OUT OF COLLEGE Five hundred opera chairs, unreserved, on sale at 7:30 every night, 26c. Regular prices, 2Be, COc, 75c, $1. A few front rows $1.60. Next Week NEXT WEEK Next Week ["COMMENCING NEXT SUNDAY NIGHT | John Cort's Great Comic Opera Success The Alaskan I se oa tis w1 Company of 75. A brilliant production of an American comic opera. Pretty Girls Picturesque Costumes Catchy Airs Bargain Milliner every Wednesday. Prices: 25c, 80c. A few front. rows 7»c. Night prices—2sc, 50c. 75c, fl. A few front rows at 11.80. To follow—James J. Corbett in "FACING TIIE MUSIC." MOROSCQ'S BURBANK THEATER fKS" F Los AMIFI.KS' I,KAI>IN() «TOCK house TONIGHT— WEEK—MATINEE TOMORROW. > MISS FLORENCE STONE (By arrangement with Dick Ferris) and the complete strength of the Incomparable Bur. bank stock company in H. D. Cottrell and Oliver Moroscos re blood drama, " Res 25 Rc r p s rce loc' THE HALFBREED Next week—Farewell of Miss Stone In "GUTTERING GLORIA." ■ ORPHEUM THEATER Matinee Every Day ■ ■ Both phones I**l. VAUDEVILLE GEORGE PRIMROSE i i HOPE BOOTH & CO. FOUB NIGHTONS .. MATINEE VALADON ALFRED KELCY & CO. J TODAY LEWIS * GREEN MORROW & SCHELLBERG I— 1 '-, PEARL DILLON ORPHEUM MOTION PICTURES Evenings—loc, 25c, 50c, 75c. Matinees Dally—loc, 25c, 800. GRAND OPERA HOUSE Matinees Sunday. Tuesday, Saturday. KAiMtj UrKKfl nuuan Both pnonel IMr . "The Best Value In the city for the Money." FERRIS HA! 'MAN and his superb OPERA COMPANY. * m Second week of the big success. Smith & Herbert's THE IDOL'S EYE Company of 40. Brilliant principals. .eauty chorus. Orchestra' of It. Nights.—lsc 25c, 35c, 50c. . Bargain matinees—loc, 2So. Next "WANG." . . / BUT AQpfl THT?ATTTT? Every evening at 8:16. &L,AbIU IH&A.I.E,K . Matinee Tomorrow. The Belasco Theater Stock Company Presents The greatest it all historical religious plays, THE LIGHT ETERNAL By Martin V. Merle. i "Better than 'Ban-Hur,' 'The Holy City 1 or 'The Sign of the Cross.'"New York Sub. Next week—An elaborate production of Richard Mansfield's greatest success, - . "A PARISIAN ROMANCE." MASON OPERA HOUSE r , M « e cJl^i». Week commencing Monday, Dec. 7, matinee Saturday. ' "Say! Get next to the box office man." BEATS SELLING ' ■ —Patricia O'Brien. ROSe Stahl The Chorus Lady Prices —12.00. 11.50. {1.00, 75p, 50c. Next —"BEN-HUB." MASON OPERA HOUSE ; . Le . s »- £ a w™E. r . TONIGHT AND BALANCE OF WEEK—MATINEE SATURDAY, Epic o/the Southland JL IIC f^i 9,11S 1X19.11 Epic of the Southland JL IIC Wlcillbllld.il Prices —$1.80, $1.00, 75c, 50c. ■ Seats selling. Next attraction—Rosa St»hl In "THE CHORUS LADY." SIMPSON AUDITORIUM L- "•jfigS 1""' TONIGHT—ONLY TIME HERE OF THE MAUD POWELL TRIO MAUD POWELL, VIOLIN; MAT MUKLE, 'CELLO; ANNIE FORD, PIANO. SOLOS.- DUETS, TRIOS AND CHAMBER MUSIC NUMBERS. : ' I PRICES— 75c, 151.00, #1.50 and (2.00. '.'- ADELA JVERXK—SATURDAY MATINEE AT 8:30 O'CLOCK. PT7OPT !!"?■ THI' ATTTT? 623 SOUTH MAIN bl. h L OPl^h-b_i J IIJiAIU.K Phones: Main 6129. Ftm. THIS WEEK^HATINEE SATURDAY—LincoIn J. Carter presents the pictur esque westerri^llay, "THE FLAMING ARROW." Prices 10c, 25c, 35c, 50c. Mat inee 10c and 26.C. Next "week—RICHARDS & FRINGLE'S MINSTRELS. T OS ANGELES THEATER i^£!^isi!JC&jS3S: Fashionable Vaudeville EVERY DAY BARGAIN MATINEE 100 AND Ho. EVERY NIGHT 10c, tOe.'llOe. T OS ANGELES RACING ASSOCIATION S RACES EVERY WEEK DAY • Q Rain or Shine f) ■ t I First Race at 1:50 P. M.| ', Santa Anita Park |: . , Pacific Electric and Southern Paul lie Race Trains direct to grand stand. ROUND TRIP 25c . ' ? , ADMISSION $1.00 McCAREY'S PAVILION 50 Cents ; naud junction,; FRIDAY EVENING, DEC. 4—BOXING CONTESTS Ad Wolgast vs. Young Kid McCoy, ten rounds. v " Jack Redmond vs. Fred Corbett, ten rounds. Johnny O'Keefe vs. Frank Mantel!, ten rounds. » ' Jap Togo vs. Young: Dougherty, six rounds. -v Admission 60c; reserved seats $1 and J2. for sale at A. B. Greenewald's cigar store, 10 South Spring street. . _.^__^__^__^^^^^^__^__^__^^^^^_^^^^^_ French Cruiser tfßjJk Catinat at Venice I*# Today Open to Visitors BANQUET, BALL AND RECEPTION AT SHIP HOTEL PAPKE AND KAUFFMAN Training at , Venice. . SHORTEST LINE TO THE OCEAN f§J|| Only 35 Minutes' Ride from Los Angeles, via ' Los Angeles-Pacific Railway *':>!• Hill Street Station, Between Fourth and Fifth Streets. TARIFF HEARINGS WILL BE CONTINUED DECEMBER 19 WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-«-Tlie house committee on ways and means decided today to continue the tariff hearings until December 19. Chairman Payne was authorized to offer a resolution in the house when congress convenes on Monday which will give the committee authority to subpoena witnesses for those supple mentary hearings. Bridge a Lottery CHICAGO, Dec. B.—Bridge parties when prizes are offered ar« lotteries, according to a' ruling the United St.iieH postomVe -department has giver, in a dispatoh to the Tribune from Hart ford, Conn. MILLIONAIRE SENTENCED SIX MONTHS IN PRISON Is Convicted of Criminal Negligence Because of Foundering of Steamer In Which Thirty-nine Per. son* Drowned ST. PETERSBURG, Deo. 3.-Alex*n tier Bhlpoff, the millionaire proprietor of the Neva ferry line, was condemned to day to six months' Imprisonment on the charge of criminal negligence in connection with the foundering of <he ferry steamer Archangels!* while cross ing the Neva last April. Thirty-nine persons iost their lives in this accident.