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ORGANIZERS OF
LOAN CO. SOUGHT
Stockholders in Unit Concern
Look for Officers and
Funds Invested
AFFAIRS BADLY MUDDLED
Secretary Evades Answering
Questions by Fleeing Down
Fire Escape, Is Alleged
A crowd of anxious and solicitous
stockholders and director! of the Unit
' onn company assembled In front of
Hie company'! placo of business at 106
South Hrondway yesterday morning,
When It was alleged tlint the company's
president, Loofue T. Bherer, and the
secretary and treasurer, Percy Patrick,
were missing.
Those who (fathered In front of the
office, which appeared to small Invest
ors as onn which was doing » flour
ishing business, foud the doors locked
iinil the affairs of the company In the
hand* of creditors. Barker Brothers 1
Furniture company, which sold the
company furniture on the Installment
plan, arrived at the office early In tho
morning and took posseslson of the
furniture.
Tho company was organized January
15, this year, by Bherer, Patrick, his
nephew, and A. K. Randolph, his son
in-law, who capitalized It at $50,000 at
JIOO a share. Sherer took 100 iharM
and Patrick and Randolph 25 shares
,;„ h. Randolph Is said to be traveling
in Australia nt the present time as a
"handcuff kins."
It In said those who invested In the
company were unacquainted with bus
iness affairs and the methods of con
ducting a business. As a result tiny
purchased lots throughout tho city,
whtwi would not Justify any profits
beln { made from them.
The company's business was started
on tne plan of dividing first mortgages
on real estate and selling them in units
of $10 each.. Twelve houses were
Ftaited and several of them are almost
corrpleted.
F.'aring that the funds of their corn
par y were being misappropriated, the
stockholders made several demands on
Patrick, the secretary, for an account
ing, which was each time refused.
Patrick was called before the stock
holders recently find asked a number
of pertinent questions relative to the
status of the financial condition of the
company, which It ll said he could not
answer. Going upstairs on a pretext
of some nature, It is alleged, he
climbed through a window leading to
the roof and climbed down the fire
escape to the ground. It is believed
lie met Sherer, who It is said has been
missing since Saturday, at some down
town hotel and that both of them fled,
fearing an exposure of their business
nffalrs. , .
Frank Thomas, ono of the largest
stockholders, who had charge of the
building operations, assumed charge of
the office yesterday morning. Later he
consulted with Deputy District Attor
ney McCartney with regard to a war
ratn being issued for the arrest of
Rherer and Patrick In connection with
the disappearance of the company s as
sets and non-payments of bills.
Contractors, employes and a number
of stockholders of the company yes
terday declared that they were owed
srms of money ranging from $25 up
to several hundred dollars tor WOi*
which they have done and which they
have paid to the company.
The matter was taken to George
Beebe assistant attorney general for
the state of California, late yesterday
afternoon but was referred by him to
T B Transhue, resident member of
the state building and lonn commis
sion, who will make an investigation
of the company's affairs.
FORMER ZULU PRINCE DIES
CHICAGO, April 19.—Charles H.
ens, former prince of a tribe of
Zulu warriors living along the Zam
besi river, South Afrii-a, died ye.ster
(l iv in the county hospital. In his last
moments he pictured his early boy
hood. He was 65 years old. His real
name probably never will be known.
BABE BURNED TO DEATH
NEEDLES, Cal., prll 13.—Fire this
morning in the section house at Beal,
six miles east of Needles, burned to
death a baby three years old. The
father, who is a section foreman, was
probably fatally burned In an attempt
to save the child.
DROPS DEAD WATCHING DANCE
ST. LOUIS, April 19. —John Donovan,
a politician of gigantic proportions,
and former circus man, dropped dead
last night while watching an Indian
ilance at a circus.
Give Your Stomach
A Chance
To Furnish the System the Neces
sary Fluids to Drive Dyspep
sia from the Stomach.
A Trial I'nolittKo Free
You should give to your stomach
the chemicals it needs to restore tone,
vigor and health to the gastric fluids.
Food contains all these Ingredients
so necessary, and when the stomach Is
in a normal condition it separates
these ingredients as it shouid and
manufactures its own digestive agents,
but when it Is sick and sore, filled
with acids and alkalies that irritate
everything they come In contact with.
It does not get at the food as It
should, and cannot make Its own
Juices correctly.
Science has proven Just what is most
necessary to the stomach to produce
the correct gastric fluids ana to make
of digestion a naturally pleasant
duty.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are so
made as to give the stomach the high
est chemical properties to aid diges
tion. These tablets are made up from
pure fruit and vegetable essences, and
this is the formula: Hydrastls, Gol
den Seal, Lactose, Nux, Aseptic Pep-
Bin (the highest digestive known), and
Jamaica ginger. Its preparation pe
culiarly preserves the full strength of
these ingredients, so that they go Into
the stomach strong and capable of di
gesting food of any character. Forty
thousand physicians use and prescribe
them. Ask your doctor his opinion of
(lie formula above. Every druggist
sells them, price 50 cents a box, or
■end us your name and address and
'we will send you a trial package by
mail free. Address F. A. Stuart Co.,
150 Stuart Bldg.. Marshall, Mich,
Stockholders and Anxious Creditors in Front
of Headquarters of the Unit Loan Company
who ■ ;-«l tSi LJ-Pft-^ 8 i a3gia'a^^--^-« 3a v M a?*^W
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SOCIALISTS NOW
RULE MILWAUKEE
Mayor Seidel and His Associates!
Take Charge of Munici
pal Government
fAKKOclaled Fresn]
MILWAUKKIS, Wls., April ID.—The
government of the city of Milwaukee,
which, for more than a decade, with
the exception of two years under Re
jiubllcan rule, has been controlled by
the Democratic party, passed today
Into tho hands of the Social-Democrats,
with Mnyor Emll Heldel as their leader.
Mayor Seidel will have back of him
twonty-one members of his party, to
enact Into law all the measures not in
conflict with the city charter, which he
may udvocute during the next two
years. The minority consists of ten
Democrats and four Republicans.
Alderman Edmund T. Melms was
elected to the presidency of tho coun
cil.
Following these elections. Mayor Sei
del was escorted to the chamber and
delivered his Inaugural message. He
Bald, In part:
"The eyes of stricken cities are toda>
directed towards our Milwaukee ana
millions of 'good wishes' and 'God
bless you' are on the four winds to the
stern shore of Lake Michigan.
"I cannot too strongly impress upon
you the seriousness of the trust upon
you. All your efforts must be bent to
wards the execution of the task uo
fore you. Many obstacles will be
placed in your way. Disappointments
and heartaches will not be spared you.
"In your policy the promises con
tained in our platform should have a
prominent part. Such measures as can
be carried out under the provisions of
our present charter Bhould be taken up
at once. Where the charter interferes,
proper bills should at once be drafted
to be presented to the next legislature.
"Before all things, home rule, the
right of self government should be se
cured for the city of Milwaukee.
"The workers of our city are its
most valuable asset. Your attention
should be directed to the passage of
such measures as will promote the
well being of this class of citizens, safe
guard health, check any tendency to
encroach upon such few rights as the
workers still enjoy, and wherever pos
sible extend to them the opportunities
of life.
I Id.l > SANITARY WORKSHOPS
"In this direction a number of steps
can be taken. The administration
should constantly watch over the con
ditions prevailing in factories, work
shops and places of employment, with
regard to sanitation. There should be
at all times a full and hearty co
operation with state factory inspectors
in the enforcement of measures provid
ing for industrial hygiene.
"In contracts to be let by the city
the specifications should provide for
hours of labor that are not exhausting,
that leave a margin of time for rest
and development. Such specifications
should also provide for sufficiency of
light and ventilation; they should pro
hibit child labor and properly protect
woman labor, and present the impo
sition upon workers of degrading con
ditions." »
Under the subject of "sound econo
mies," the mayor said:
"Proper action looking toward the
establishment of a bureau of municipal
research should Immediately be taken.
An expert should be called in to advise
with you on this subject. The first ob
ject of this bureau should be to make
a municipal survey, to securo adequate
knowledge of social and industrial
economic conditions leading to specific
and practicable plans for city better
ment.
"Thus a complete cost-keeping sys
tem for every municipal department
should be established, ditslnct from an
accounting system. Such a system
would enable anyone to discover the
losses, whenever such existed.
"The survey should extend to other
subjects. Your action being directed
to such, are of Immediate importance,
and calling for first attention. This
will enable you in a short time to place
the finances of our city on a sound
•and sane basis, fix a more nearly equit
able basis of taxation and arrive at
basic cost units that will be of great
service."
Mayor Seidel then pointed to the
"Incompetency with which public work
has been done in the city," and said
steps should be taken to reorganize
the board of public works on the basis
of efficiency and economy. Cleaning of
otreet cars to prevent the spread of
contagious diseases was suggested and
he urged that the state railroad com
mission be appealed to to compel the
installation of air brakes, lifting jacks
and other apparatus essential to the
life saving and an Increased number
of cars during busy hours.
The city hall "house cleaning" of of
fice holders began with the entrance
of the new administration. Mayor
Seidel announced a long list of appoint
ments.
Barry, B. Priggs, an instructor In
LOS ANGELES HERALD: WKDNHSDAY MORNING, APRIL 20, 1010.
the Milwaukee trades school, was made
commissioner of public works to sup
plant the present board of three com
missioners, at a salary of $6000, the
highest salaried appointment In the
gift of the mayor. Walter P. Stroesser,
.i tailor, was appointed commissioner
of public health temporarily, and
Joseph rihlein, a wealthy brewer, was
made commissioner of the public debt.
BRIDE FEARS MISSING
HUSBAND WAS POISONED
Man Disappears After Becoming
lll—Beer He Drank to
Be Analyzed
Fearing that he might have met
death as the result of what she thinks
was a possible attempt to poison him,
Mrs. Cura J. Hughes, a bride of only
thnc days, reported to central police
headquarters yesterday the mysterious
disappearance of her husband, Thomas
J. Hughes, Sunday afternoon from the
Stoll apartments.
Hughes and his wife, who was for
merly Cora J. Beck, met a few weeks
ago in a restaurant owned by her
father near the Hotel Orange on First
street, between Main and Spring
streets. At the time Hughes made the
girl's acquaintance he was rooming at
the Hotel Orange. Hughes was In the
employ of the Nick B. Harris detective
agency.
Friday afternoon a raid was made
on the hotel, and the proprietor and two
women inmates were arrested and later
fined when taken into court the follow
ing morning. The proprietor was fined
$75 and the women $25 each.
It was a case of love at first sight
betweeen Hughes and Miss Beck, and
Saturday afternoon they went to Jus
tice Plerce's court, and there found a
negro Janitor, who took them over to
the court house and secured a license
for them from Deputy County Clerk
Watson, who happened to be doing
somo work in his office. They were
married the same afternoon by Rev.
Willlnm L. Whisnant, 1037 Sunset bou
levard, according to the license which
was returned yesterday.
Late Saturday afternoon Hughes re
turned to the Hotel Orange to get some
clothes which he had left there. On
leaving the place, It is claimed, some
one gave him a bottle of beer. Hughes
drank a portion of It with his Sunday
noonday meal, but his wife did not
drink any of the liquor. A few hours
latar he became violently 111, and de
spite the strenuous efforts of his young
wife to relieve him, his condition ap
peared to become worse. Mrs. Hughes
went over to her parents' house at 724
West Second street to have them, assist
her, and on returning with them to
her apartments she found that her hus
band had disappeared. A hurried
search was made of the apartments,
but he could not be located. Several
of his intimate friends were reached
by telephone, but none had seen him
since Saturday.
The negro Janitor who aided the
couple In securing a license Saturday
yesterday declared he knew Hughes
by slpht and that he saw a man he
believed to be him early yesterday
morning driving down Central avenue,
near Eighth street, in a buggy with a
woman who, he says, is not the one
he was with when he secured the
Keen*'' Saturday afternoon.
A sample of the beer given Hughes
was sent to the city chemist, who will
make an analysis of It to ascertain
whether it contains poison.
Hughes arrived in Los Angeles about
two weeks ago from San Francisco
and was immediately employed by
Nick R. Harris as a detective. He has
always borne a good reputation and Is
said to be a man of good habits and
character.
HOPE OF SAVING WRECKED
MINNEHAHA ARBANDONED
HUGHTOWN, St. Marys, Scllly,
April 19.—Tbree small steamers and
a schooner tonight are standing by
the wreck of the Atlantic transport
liner Minnehaha. All hope of saving
the steamer has practically been aban
doned.
LONDON, April 19.—The passengers
of the Minnehaha arrived at Padding
ton station by special train at 9:30
tonight.
HAGUE PAYS TRIBUTE
TO NOTED MAN OF LAW
THE HAGUE, April 19.—The fiftieth
anniversary of the conferring of the
degree of doctor of laws on the inter
national Jurist, T. M. C. Asser, was
celebrated in the Hall of Truce today.
Many members of the cabinet, diplo
matic corps and other distinguished
persons were present and listened to
tributes to the achievements of the
Hollander in the field of international
law.
DELAY ACTION ON
DEFI OF MAXWELL
Whether to Report Editor's Atti
tude to House, Problem
of Committee
(Associated Press]
WASHINGTON, April 19.—Whether
a report to the house will be made on
the recalcitrancy of John M. Maxwell,
of Indianapolic, who refused to answer
questions about his source of Informa
tion for charges made in the American
Flag, reflecting on members of congress
will be decided at an executive session
of the ship subsidy Investigation com
mittee tomorrow.
Tills was decided today, after Max
well's counsel questioned the power of
congress to force answers in such a
proceeding.
Secretary John A. Penton, of the
Merchants Marine league, recalled as
a witness today, testified that for the
last year he had drawn compensation
at the rate of $7000 a year; that he
stood responsible for the American
Flag, but regretted some of the undig
nified characterizations in the Novem
ber issue.
Maxwell edited that number. Penton
had differed with the editor on the sub
ject. He recalled some of the contribu
tions to the league, including $5000 or
$6000 from former Governor Herrick of
Ohio, and a check from John Hays
Hammond.
\«. \IN QUESTIONED
At the afternoon session of the eom
mitteo Chairman Olcott again asked
John M. Maxwell to name his inform
ant as to the published charge that a
London conference of shipping inter
ests had been organized to make a pro
rata assessment to carry on "a Wash
ington campaign" against ship subsidy
legisltion.
•■Do you still decline to give the
names?" asked Olcott.
'•Yes, sir, 1 still decline," answered
Maxwell.
Mr Olcott explained this was a com
mittee question by a unanimous vote
and again directed him to answer. He
still refused to answer.
As to his published attack on. Rep
resentative Kusterman of Wisconsin,
he said his informant was John A.
Penton of Cleveland, secretary of the
Merchant Marine league.
"Why did you reflect on Mr. Kus
terman?"
"Because I believed Mr. Kusterman
represented the views of foreign ship
magnates and those views opposed to
the best interests of America, views
which no good American could enter
tain."
TAKES UP GRAFT CHAJIOE
The next point was the reference to
"subsidizing of certain congressmen."
"Who are they?" asked the chair
"Durins my connection with the
league," said Maxwell, "I was in
formed certain congressmen enjoyed
more or less friendly relations with
foreign shipping interests."
No names were mentioned, but the
witness said he had had in mind sev
eral men whom he had been led to
believe "held relation! with foreign
shipping interests."
The witness refused to answer this
question further. His counsel made a
statement as to precedents for the
witness' course in not answering this
question. He contended that congress
could not compel answers where the
matter does not contemplate proposed
legislation or misconduct. Neither of
these, he said, was involved in the
question as to the London conference.
TIE CARRIED FOUR MILES
FINALLY DERAILS ENGINE
Wrecking of Oregon Express May
Have Been Work of Tramps
REDDING, Cal., April 18.—After
carrying a tie picked up from a pile
which it knocked from the track a
distance of four miles on the pilot, the
engine of the northbound Oregon ex
press was derailed and upset at Corn
ing today and the mail and express
cars telescoped.
In the belief that the obstruction
may have been placed on the rails by
tramps with intent to wreck the train,
sheriffs' posses are searching the vicin-
ity.
The engine ran into the pile of ties
four miles from Corning, but knocked
them from the track without stopping.
One timber became wedged in the pilot
and struck a awitch frog at Corning,
causing the accident.
The passengers were shaken up, but
a tramp, riding the tender, whose leg
w.-vr broken, was the only person in
jured.
It's . as ' ea&sy to ■eeure a bargain In' a used
automobile, through . want ■ advertising, .a»> It
used - to b«— and «tIU . U-to; «ecur» a hor»»
and carriage.
Ribbon wortn jr™ r* /^^^^^f^>-v*~N/s^?>^f ni • t» ££% @*w
tO 25C .WR § (^ (gbM>f?&jiiW something entirely new /* >.
' 3Z7-2&J*--tt&£££ießS^^ tlrcly adjustable to the Jjfr Wk \ !
needs of the wearer; QCgSsHF) \
Grosgraln ribbon, VA and 2 Inches Double S & H Stamps can be straightened out f^QSfLc^
wide, in plain colors, stripes, polka dot ** ..„-■. ,«„„-. ,i.^ r and perfectly laundered. // M//r\
and new Persian designs for hat B:3° to lOiB Toy- Fine for slight figures VI BiHijJ
bands, belts, ties and trimming pur- with all purchases except silks, when worn with lingerie Q H"/I 1
Dosem regularly 25c yard, on sale today wash goods, dress goods and waists; 50c, Corset De
at Be yard. linings. partment.
HATS TRIMMED FREE
An offer for one day only. Wednesday we will trim free of charge any hat you may. purchase
here. With hundreds of the season's best shapes in every wanted straw and color there will
be a most unusual opportunity to secure your summer hat at a very nominal cost. Shape
and trimmings must be purchased today. '
f —^g^P,l7" ~~ SALE OF !
M|LJ Summer Underwear
(l)|Mfflp*w For Men, Women and Children j
|M Men's 35c Balbriggan Underwear 21c. *
JJHzaKHBPfpBEfaS^B Double seat drawers, taped front shirt?, full line sizes. The best Iow
fWMjHL m^m priced underwear you ever say at the price, 21c garment.
TftJlßmfiMl^lGffisL Men's Honey Comb Balbriggan 42jc. I
A splendid garment for summer wear—well made and flnishod. ',
wPlif Men's 75c Balbriggan A!l C "^^P '
iV H Ji-«3/rf^C«l!as Men's fine Lawrence mill balbrlecran shirts and /^TJ X
"*^ \£s^%^^!^^ drawers in ecru and white; shirts are long or short Id M I I » v
sleeve; drawers have French strap back and double Lljt^m m{* {
Men's $1 Balbrig- 67c $Lo° Under' 79c S§SL
gan Underwear O/C wear g^ l|
Men's fine combed Plain balbriggan shirts Cooper phlne spring needle undwwear; a fl W
and drawers. Extra full cut, nicely fin- standard $1 garment everywhere, Bale price II J^J
Ished. Special 67c. • 79c ________^__— \^ // ft
f Women's Underwear wf
Women's 25c Summer Women's 75c Lisle ll|) . j
Vests at 12ic. Com. Suits 59c. jl / ■ •
Come in lisle and fine ribbed cot- Sll"im. pr " p °'f *,' *?£, 2* J] I
%2 B aome reaV Ue la;.ighUy imperfect tHmmed. siz, ;; t j s«d 6: alao
but hardly noticeable. Choice at extra largo sizes, » anu j. * riiimm
" nny-' i-oro-knit Shirt, »nd rant, »t 2.V t^SP^B B Ladies' Out Size Sum
shirts come In high neck and short <|X >K?§Wls mer Vests at 19c.
sleeve; drawers l'.ruc length, double f. r *dfr .
seats- all sizes; at 25c each. 1 S V^L lsle thread, extra long
„.,,,= ■>. o, Kn<- Jfc ™.^V. and wide, silk or mercer-
Boy»' r.»r..Nknli nlon Su)t« at noc rtSk^. Wi\ izeJ taped neck and arm;
High neck, short sleeves, cuff knee, / KV^MHMfIriM 1 extra large size, 19c gar
reinforced seats; the well known / /KM^n»«jkJ ment.
Porosknlt for summer wear, 50c. / /jfllWWll jill
»<„«• and uww N.«»"-.h w.i.t mion ! |JB pig , Women's Summer
Mothers will appreciate this suit. \ wffl///Mn< Plain or\Tch SelL 0 uC;ibbed--
three garments In one-two styles- fWM / lIIH Pain or Rlche, lieu ribbed—
hl>rli neck and long Bleeves, or low iH///H/'fllllH taped neck and arms; sizes
-Harvard Mills' neck and sleeveless. Sizes Ito 12 Vglfl UlllM fl *■ B and 6 splendid values
Undenticat> years, at 6Oc suit. VHH! ' Mil" at 10c.
—J. R. Lane Dry Goods Co. ——
Where Promises Made Are More
Than Fulfilled
West 48th Street, Eighty Feet Wide, to Be Parked
We are now setting out 240,000 ivy geranium cuttings in the
parking of Forty-eighth street, in Vermont Square, from Nor
mandie avenue to Western avenue, a distance of half a mile.
In addition to the black acacia trees already planted by us
in Forty-eighth street, we will plant two fine Phoenix date
palms in each lot on both sides of this street, from Normandie
to Western Avenue. Water taps are being placed at frequent
intervals for irrigation and care of same.
Isn't This Where You Would Like to Invest,
Build and Live? Go Out and Look it Over.
Lots $700 Up—Easy Terms
HOME BUILDERS' DISCOUNTS— per cent for cash; five per cent to the
builders of the first five houses in any block, completed within six months from
date of purchase.
XrAftnnn^- Cnuaro is on Vernon, Normandie and Western avenues. Take
V ermOni OlJU«irc Grand avenue car on Broadway marked "Dalton Avenue"
and get off at Forty-fifth street, or take Grand avenue car on Broadway marked "West
Forty-eighth Street or Normandie Avenue" and get off at Normandie avenue. Agents In
waiting to show the property. V
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Southwest Land Co.
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