WIFE STABBED AND IMPRISONED WOMAN ACCUSES HUSBAND OF SHOCKING CRIME SAYS HE ATTACKED HER WITH ' * PENKNIFE Lies Twelve Hours Locked in Room, Suffering from Five Wounds. Taken to California Hospital Angered because his wife, from ■whom ho had separated a short time ago, was about to begin divorce pro ceedings and because she would not agree to withdraw her suit and live with him, A. A. Gerson, who Is em ployed at the Made in Southern Cali fornia Exposition building, is said to have attacked the woman at her home at 145 West Thirty-fifth street shortly after 1 o'clock Saturday morning, and to have stabbed her five times with a pocket knife. He then held her pris oner, the police say, for twelve hours in the house before summoning a phy sician. Gerson later was arrested when he called at the California hos pital to ask about the condition of the woman. Gerson recently was employed at the Cawston ostrich farm in South Pasa dena. A short time ago he was con victed on two charges of forgery, the police say, and released on a five years' probationary sentence. He and his wife had some disagreement and sep arated. Attempts Reconciliation Late Friday night Gerson, who' had learned that his wife was seeking a divorce from him, appeared at the house and attempted to effect a recon ciliation. Finding that his entreaties were of no avail he became angry and, according to the police, threatened to kill her unless she agreed to withdraw the suit and return to him. She still refused, and he drew a knife from his pocket, the woman says, and stabbed her five times, twice in the right shoul der, twice in the right leg and once In the right arm. After inflicting the wounds Gerson again asked his wife if she would consent to live with him. She feared he might kill her, she says, if she re fused, and told him she would agree to live with him. Although, she was suffering great pain from her wounds the woman was not allowed to leave the house. Ger son remained there until late Satur day, and then, evidently fearing that she might die in the house, sent her to a hospital. She promised not to accuse him of being the person who inflicted the wounds, and Gerson sum moned a physician and had the woman taken to the California hospital. j He stated that she had stabbed herself accidentally with a pair of scissors. Accuses Husband of Stabbing When the woman was taken to the hospital late Saturday afternoon she told the physicians that she had not stabbed herself, and produced a pocket knife and said it was the weapon used by her husband, who had stabbed her. - The University police station was notified and Patrolman H. C. Hlckok was sent to the hospital to make In vestigations. Soon after his arrival Gerson appeared to inquire about the woman's condition, and was arrested on a charge of assault with intent to commit murder. He refused to talk about the affair, saying only that the woman had stabbed herself with a pair of scissors. The woman is in a critical condition and may die as the result of her wounds. Gerson will be held ln jail and not arraigned .In court until it is known whether or not his wife will recover from her wounds. ; NCENDIARY FLAMES BURN PACKING HOUSE FIREBUG BELIEVED AT WORK IN ARCADIA Establishment of Pearson.Page Com. pany Demolished — Loss Estimated at $6000, Fully Covered by ■*£. Insurance The plant of the Pearson-Page Pack ing company at Arcadia was totally demolished by fire last night and the police believe the blaze was of Incen . diary origin. '"""Two men were seen loitering about the plant a short time before the Are started at 9:30 o'clock, and the police are of the opinion these two men, if captured, can account for the fire. The plant was situated near the site of the Southern Pacific station at Ar cadia, and for a time it was feared the station also would be consumed. The strenuous efforts of a hurriedly organ ized bucket brigade saved the station after it looked to be doomed. The loss to the Pearson-Page com pany is estimated at $6000, fully pro tected by Insurance. Six weeks ago the White City saloon was ruined by fire, supposedly of Incendiary origin, and the opinion is prevalent that a firebug is at work in Arcadia. Another phase of the mysterious blaze is the fact that several employes of the packing company were dis charged last week, and the theory is held that the destruction of the plant is the result of spite on the part of the discharged employes. , The fire made a spectacular blaze and was visible in all sections of Los An geles, giving rise to the rumor that a conflagration was In progress. The fire burned rapidly and showed evidences of having been carefully planned. The attempts of the Arcadia firemen to save the building were futile and all efforts were directed to save the station. A thorough investigation will be made, and • the police are anxious to learn the identity of the two men who were seen in the vicinity just prior to the outbreak of the flames. Place Hope in Grizzly Bear ' GOLDFIKLD, May 15.—That the dis trict is to experience an awakening is the belief, of those who are aware of the showing made in the Grizzly Bear lease on the Consolidated, where Sun day a vein was entered which gave promise of showing up something even as good as had been produced on the Clermont. , „ For many weeks it has been the firm belief of those who had an Interest in this ground that one day they would cut the same ledge as that I which was cut by the Clermont In their progress toward the 1000-foot mark, and which was believed to be the same as that encountered In the Mohawk and the famous old Jumbo. Actress to Appear After Ten Weeks' Waiting on Salary .•st wKi^m^ .*^_. _M_ -V _W* I_ft Jj| WBr ' *#J*W ill ffly--,'; ' *„, j.ujidtfaMMMA _\\ ™X ''J':'l^___\ V*! '■"*-' lr' ' "iH -bB »% ._. ■**. HP' ' * *"* ' ;^^B 'Sr ,_f3B_________ ■**•• . a B___w"^ sk_> MISS FLORENCE REED AFTER having been in Los Angeles for ten weekssince the first per formance of "The Dollar Mark"— during which time she has received full salary for merely "marking time" and waiting until local playgoers have had enough of the Broadhurst play, Flor ence Reed is going to experience the sensation of playing a week without receiving one cent for her services. She will be paid when the salary envelopes are passed around at the Belasco Sat urday afternoon, but she will have to hand It back, and all because she made a wager—a foolish little bet, it now appears— Manager Blackwood. For nine long weeks Blackwood as sured Miss Reed that "this is positively the last week of "The Dollar Mark." "You'll have a chance —honest, you will —to play Monday night," and nine times she has been disappointed. How ever, there must be an end to all things, even to theatrical runs, and when 11 WOMAN ROBBED AT ALTAR RAIL THEFT TAKES PLACE WHILE COMMUNION IS GIVEN Man Is Followed from Church, Ar. rested, and When Searched Stolen Articles Are Found in His Possession While Mrs. Helen Taylor of 638 West Fifteenth street was kneeling at the altar rail taking communion at Christ Episcopal church yesterday morning her pocketbook is said to have been opened by A. M. Morton, who knelt be side her, and a veil, several articles of jewelry and some money were taken. The act of Morton was witnessed by Mrs. J. Doolittle and two other women, whose attention was attracted by the peculiar action of the man in making frequent trips to the altar. The women hurried from the church and notified the police and Morton was arrested a short time afterword, by Patrolmen Humphrey and Coe. He was searched at the central police station and the missing articles were found in his possession. .:..'■■ Morton appeared at the church when the services began yesterday morning. He remained seated until time for com munion and then made his way to the altar rail with the others. He knelt for a short time at the altar and then returned to his seat. He repeated this several times and was noticed by some of the congregation. The last time he approached the altar he was watched by Mrs. Doolittle and her two com panions. They saw Morton glance about and then take his place beside Mrs. Taylor. He ganced at her, and finding her absorbed in prayer and not noticing him, stealthily worked his hand to ward her pocketbook which was at her side. He quickly opened the purse and removed 'the contents, then apparently became absorbed In the service.. Ho received the communion, then hurriedly left the church. He was found by the officer- within a short time after he had left the house of worship and placed under arrest. Morton refuses to make any state ment concerning the affair. EDUCATIONAL WORK OF Y.W.C. A. CLOSES Open House Will Be Kept All the Week at Association Building. Interesting Program Is Arranged In honor of the closing week *>f the educational work of the Y. W. C. A. for the year, general open house will be held this week at tjio association building. The work accomplished dur ing the spring term will be on exhibi tion and recitals by the various de partments will be given. The building will be open to the public. Monday, Wednesday and Friday the commercial school will hold open ses sions, and Monday and Tuesday the cooking classes will be open to visitors. Following is the program. for the activities of the week: ■>.■■• ■-■-'• Monday. 8 p. ra.— Recital, mandolin and guitar club; expression classes. Tuesday, 3:30 p. m. and 7:45 p. m. Gymnasium exhibition: morning, aft ernoon and evening, exhibition of sew ing, millinery, arts and crafts. ' Wednesday, 8 p. m.—An evening of original work by English department; morning, afternoon and evening, ex hibition of sewing, millinery, arts and crafts. Thursday, . 8 p. m.—Recital, Chorus club. Friday, 8 p. m.—Recital, Orchestral clubs. ' • • Commercial school In regular session 9 to 12 a. m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7 to 9 p.m. Regular cooking classes Monday and Tuesday 9:30 a. m. to 1 p. m. Monday 6:30 to Bp. m. ■'".. .;.'■. .Saturday, 8, p. -Educational party. ■ „.; •.'_, ... '•Let your Malted Milk be Horllrk's. Every | body knows why. Ideal food-drink for all Ages." LOS ANGELES HERALD:, MONDAY MORNING MAY 17, 1009. — -ek ago Miss Reed said "I'll bet my week's salary that I don't have a chance to appear next Monday night," the manager of the Belasco promptly accepted the bet. , * • Miss Reed will have her coveted op portunity upon the Belasco stage to night, and she says that Blackwood In tended to take "The Dollar Mark" oft at the end of the tenth week, anyway, and that he knew it when he accepted her bet and that the wager isn't a fair one because any manager could win when he has the chance to take off or continue a play as he wills. Blackwood, on his side of the argu ment, avers that Miss Reed has been having the greatest snap ever known in the history of the American stage. "Just think," he says, "of a young clever girl like Florence Reed getting ten weeks' full salary for doing noth ing at all—except making a foolish feminine wager." Then he smiles. -.r TRIES TO PAWN LOOT; ARRESTED ALLEGED BURGLAR SAID TO ADMIT ROBBERY Removes Incandescent Bulbs and Awakens Occupant of Apartment. Several Pieces of Jewelry Stolen H. G. Brooks was arrested while en deavoring to pawn * several articles which were stolen from the rooms of Mrs. M. O. Swartz at the Natlck house early Saturday morning. He is booked on a charge of burglary. Orvil Wimpey, who was with Brooks when tho latter attempted to dispose of the stolen property, also was ar rested by Detectives Beaumont and Cowan, and booked at the central po lice station on a charge of suspicion. In the capture of Brooks the police believe they have a man who is re sponsible for a number of burglaries. Brooks is accused of entering the room of Mrs. Swartz while the latter was asleep. A chair was overturned and awakened the woman. She sat up in bed and demanded to know who was there. The intruder did not stop to answer questions, and made his escape from an open window and down the fire escape. . - Mrs. Swartz then arose and attempted to turn on the electric lights. She was unable to do so, and found that every globe had ben removed by the burglar. Later she called her son from a room across the hall. Lights,were procured and an examination of the room re vealed a gold watch and chain, sever al rings and other articles of jewelry had been stolen. Brooks Is said to have admitted com mitting the burglary. The police say he stated he entered the room because he found it unlocked and was tempted to commit the burglary. The detec tives do not believe this part of the story, and say entrance probably was obtained by means of a pass key. The detectives are Investigating the past record of Brooks, and say he prob ably Is implicated in other burglaries of a similar nature. ENTERTAINMENT TO BE GIVEN BY W.O.W. Program Will Be Rendered for Benefit of Woodmen and Friends at Temple In Mercantile Place The mutual entertainment to be given tomorrow evening at Woodmen temple. Mercantile place, promises to exceed all others heretofore given In point of attendance and In the char acter of the entertainment. The com mittee having the program in charge is doing its utmost to make the enter tainment a* great success. Judge A. P. Tugwell will deliver a stirring address on the subject of fra ternity as practiced by the Woodmen of the World, and as he was 'an Inti mate friend of the late leader of Woodcraft, F. A. Falkenburg, his words will have special weight. . The program Is as follows: Fraternal address—Judge A. P. Tugwell. Vocal solo—T. O'Donnell. , ' Scottish dance in costume—Miss B. Carson. Saxophone solo— V. Tyler. % Monologue—A. H. 1 Helbach. •'*,.*'_- Violin solo—William H. Wuchtel. i ' •.'-,. Recitation—Miss Anna Lloyd. , Song—John Rhlnehardt. ■..,'_*., Dancing will conclude the evening's 'entertainment. Special attention will be given to seating the members and their friends. , ♦-«-* „ ■ • Not Political Talk She—You never hear of women speak ing from the rear platform of a car. He— Oh. I don't know! I've heard 'em saying things to the conductor, til right.rrYonkers Statesman. :, ..-;- . . ■*-" " ■; ~— . « • -...-■ :'•■•'v.:-^: Est at the Angelus grill. PIONEER TELLS OF EARLY FIGHT COL. DOUGINE GIVES ACCOUNT OF ANTI-VICE WARFARE CITY HAD VICE CRUSADE FORTY YEARS AGO Irate Editor Drew Revolver on Writer of Criticism Touching Gam. . bling Houses and Saloons Col. J. T. Douglne of Chicago, who is now at the Angelas hotel, gave an in teresting account yesterday of an anti vice campaign waged in Los Angeles forty years ago, when the colonel was active in the city's affairs. In many respects the clash between the good government forces and those of in trenched vice was singularly like that Just concluded. >J . Colonel DougineTT experience of near ly half a century ago, when Seventh street property sold for $1.25 per acre, nearly cost him his life. While in a reminiscent mood he narrated his early experience in Los Angcjes. "At the time Captain Worth was editor of the "Los Angeles Republican, a small paper, which was owned prin cipally by Sheriff Burns. Captain Worth asked me to write my Impressions of the county and Its agricultural re sources, which I did. Being pleased with this letter, he asked me for an other on any subject. I remembered Rev. E. H. Chapln's discourse on gam bling and Intemperance, and I Incor porated that speech,in my article. Cap tain Worth refused to publish it because of Its criticism on gambling, as officials were Interested in the gambling insti tutions. The editor of the Los An geles News of that time heard of this rellusal and asked me for the letter, and It was published by the News with some severe comments which were not mine, of course. The News was then doing for the city what. The Herald is doing today and has so well done in the past few months. Plan to Fight Duel "Worth was offended and drew his pistol on me. Later. Col. Charles Whip ple, acting for me, called on him to arrange a meeting. Captain Worth asked for an Interview with me and came to my office, which was then In the Temple block on Spring street. Colonel Whipple and William Reynolds were there, and Worth brought a friend with him, and offered as a rea son why he would not meet me that his eyes were bad, that he had lost the first two fingers of his right hand, and that he had a wife and two chil dren. Full explanations were made, and in a few years I was instrumental in getting Captain Worth a position in the customs service. , "You see Los Angeles needed a clean ing at that time, and It required a newspaper to do It. And now we are told that another house cleaning Is in progress and that The Herald is wield ing the broom. To all of which all honest, well meaning men say amen." SPIRITS PERSECUTE HER, CLAIMS WOMAN VICTIM DECLARES SHE CANNOT GET RID OF INFLUENCES Is Taken to the Receiving Hospital, Where She Will Be Held Pending Examination as to Her Sanity Otells Jacques, 51 years old, of Titus ville. Pa., who has fled from city to city across the country to escape being persecuted by spirits, was taken Into custody by the police yesterday and placed in the matron's department of the city jail, where she will be held pending her examination by the insan ity commission. The woman several days ago boarded a steamer at San Francisco for Los An geies. She began to act peculiarly soon after the voyage was begun and was placed under surveillance. When the boat reached San Pedro the wo man's actions became more noticeable and she was taken to Los Angeles to the receiving hospital. The unfortunate woman was exam ined by the police surgeons and found to be mentally deranged. She declared she was compelled to leave her home because Images in the ground threat ened to put her under "dog nature" unless she left htere. She then went to Oklahoma, where she was again an noyed by the "ground spirits" and told she would be like a dog if she did not travel westward. She went to San Francisco, but said she could not stay there because the people did not treat her properly. "I thought it would be all right if I came to Los Angeles," she told the sur geons, "and so got on a boat. Soon after we got out into the ocean the people on the boat began to notice me and finally turned an electric current on me and nearly drove me mad. "I want to go back to my home In Pennsylvania and think the 'ground Images' will not bother me any more. All I need to get there is a bath and my trunk." The. woman had $72 and declared she could pay her fare If allowed to go. ROOSEVELT CAMP WILL BE HOST AT MONTHLY SOCIAL Members of G. A. R. and Woman's Relief Corps Will Attend Roosevelt camp No. 9, U. S. "W. V., will be the host at a monthly social Thursday, May .0, beginning at 7:45 p. m., at Odd Fellows hall, 220 V& South Main street. A select literary and musical program will be given, includ ing an address by Capt. Amos A. Fries, United States army; recitation by Mrs. L. J. Sharp of Hollywood, and a sons, "The Old Army Bean," by Comrade Turner of/the G. A. R. Following the program whist will be Flayed for prises given by the camp. The following will be present: Colum bia, . Union and Lawton circles, Ladies of the G. A. R. of Los Angeles; Ensign Bagley camp, U. S. W. V., and auxiliary of Pasadena; Roosevelt auxiliary No. 5: Society of the Army. of the Philip pines and Admiral Glass camp No. 30, U. S. W. V. of Los Angeles. All Spanish war veterans will be wel comed. Past Senior Vice Commander Eugene Dupree will act as master of ceremonies and tell of some of his ex periences In China during the siege of Pekin. Past Junior Vice . Commander T. C. Galbraith, chairman of the enter tainment committee, has charge of the arrangements. Roosevelt is the largest camp in the.United States and has a membership of 400. Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescription Is no "cure-all" humbug, but is made for just one purpose—to _____ cure the weaknesses, painful disorders and irregularities of the __ W womanly organism. It is THE ONE REMEDY for these ailments, sold \_^Jt fife ■^^■«■__«n__^_■ n_V ■'— *-*i ________^_W»»bL__ '■'!" : by druggists, devised and gotten up by a *>im-. 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Dr. Pierces Pleasant Pellets- regulate and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels. They . work in harmony with "Favorite Prescription" when needed as a gentle laxative. Sugar . coated, tiny granules, easy to take as candy. y*,**. >. mt2r^^^rm\'% ■£*-_.-_ *____!-_ HinnAe ?rtn Including williiHnmßir^i^Aj opanisn Dinner d\jc wine ? H ll llllllllllL^ iwl Served at All Hours .v ' SPANISH KITCHEN f ■ > Fit for a King Why not dine at the Pacific Electric GRILL? The best, most pleasant and airiest place in town. ' Commercial Lunch 25c French Dinner 50c,with Wine '■'■- • Again under Eugene Machtlg's management. Huntington Bldg. Good music. ' Cor. 6th and Main sts. Commencing Sunday night. May 9, the well known I-ydla Burt orchestra will be i heard at the drill. „- V *. MUSIC AT CAMPI'S The Famous Old Latin Quarter Restaurant. At the same famous old Latin Quar ter Restaurant, serves the same famous French and Italian dinner with wine for 50c Special dinner in private dining room »1 00 and up. Best of wines, liquors and cigars. '.._,,*' . We have taken the whole building and doubled the seating capacity. Plenty of room for all. „, , Best and coziest private ulning rooms In the city. Open from 11 a. m. to 12 p. m. t 609 San Fernando 1 [fear the Historic Plaza Mission Church. A 6033, Main 3470. '* ' ' '. - MAIL CARRIERS AND BOYS ARE INSPECTED Three Hundred Postmen and Special Delivery Youths Are Lined Up. System Will Be Semi. > Annual Nearly 300 mail carriers and a score of special delivery boys lined up bun day afternoon in the rear of the Grand avenue postofflce for an inspection, by Assistant Postmaster W. H. Harrison. Julius Janssen, superintendent city de livery, assisted him in checking up the various divisions. Four rows of carriers four deep, wear ing regulation uniforms and new straw hats, presented not only a pleasing ap pearance, but, according to Mr. Harri son, constitute the finest personnel of mall carriers in the country. , In a brief address to the men Mr. | Harrison touched on the importance of the inspection, -which will hereafter be I held semi-annually, and also spoke of the importance of a complete uniform ity in dress. This latter rule has not been enforced strictly, but hereafter will be strictly adhered to in all Its minor details. •__ The National Association of Letter Carriers, of which J. M. Gates is presi dent, has provided recently for a straw hat to be worn by the men during the summer months, in place of the heavier felt. These regulations in regard to dress likewise limit the width of • the tie to half an Inch, provide for a turn down collar, and other minor details. J The next Inspection will be held early In October, In order that it may cover the winter uniforms. -;agß_SßalA_ New Turner Hall Cafe ______* Best German Kitchen ln the city. Concert noon and evening by the ROYAL ITALIAN BAND RICHARD MATTHIAS, Prop.' , ■_- --„■■'■ I IT IS NOW OPEN ECHO-TAVERN We Serve the Best of Everything to Eat and Drink. GOOD MUSIC 449 SOUTH SPRING STREET Pure Food Cafeteria 109 South Broadway Here you can find the best of everything to eat at the lowest prices. Call and try it once and convince yourself. We know you will come again. . r TRY THE Vl ) None Such Cafeteria Senate Cafe 629 south main st. , Steaks, Chops open aii Day and Sea Foods All Meat Orders 5 Cents A nice ™w > clean place '° laaies *•' All Vegetables OC Popular prices. Open all night. /Vll V egt-iauies oc Popular prices. Open all night. Coffee 3c—and all other good 506 South Broadway - things to eat at the lowest j 3"° _■■»■''•. M™*y pr i ces . 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