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BLAZING FORESTS AGAIN
MENAGE GRAND MARAIS
Army of Determined Men Fights i
Wind-Driven Conflagra
tion in Minnesota
IKIJ'TH, Minn., May 11.—A wire
less menage from Grand Marals late
tonight snys the wind lihs risen and
ncnln the town is in grave danger of
total destruction.
The fire struck a large belt, of dry
timber three miles from town this
afternoon nnd the wind Is driving the
flames toward the lake. Kvory avail
able person in tho town Is fighting the
(tames,
Great fires at TjUtzen are reported by
refugees who are drifting into Grand
Marals, There are also flies east of
here in the vicinity of Chicago bay.
A half dozen tugs with lire fighting
apparatus nnd men left Grand Marals
tins morning. Every boat landing be
tween Iheroand Tofte hns been burned,
For tho last two days a strong wind
lias been blowing over some of the
northern counties and this has helped
tiie spread of the flames. Reports re
eelv«.,l frmo i-■> i..>•*.•', >.'.:■_■!:., r.tstn that
the fires alMUit Aliflton, Palnsdiile,
Houth Kunge and Baltic are serious to
day. From diss I,ake, Minn., reports
are mure reassuring.
Tho damage done to seedling trees
and homesteaders' property is said to
be great, dthough no estimate Is pos
nible.
LU ETTA SMITH, ACCUSER
OF DR. BURKE, DISAPPEARS
State Wide Search Is Planned by
Sonoma Sheriff
SAN FRANCISCO, May 11.—Lu Etta
Smith, chief witness against Dr. Wil
lard P. Burke, tho aged sanitarium pro
prietor who is to stand trial at Santa
Rosa on a charge of dynamiting a tent
house in which the Smith woman anil
her infant child were sleeping, is said
to have disappeared, and Sheriff John
Smith of Sonoma county has come to
San Francisco to organize a state-wide,
search for her.
Miss Smith, who accuses Dr. Burke
of being the father of her child, left a
week ago for the homo of William F.
File In Berkeley, where she went fol
lowing a postponement of the trial of
Burke. No trace of her present where
aliouts lias been discovered, though
Sheriff Smith says lie believes she Is
still in California, probably In this city.
District Attorney Lea of Sonoma
county, who is prosecuting the Burke
case, is said to have been searching for
the last seven days for the woman
without the slightest success.
Sheriff Smith has asked the San
Francisco police to have all steamship
and railroad lines out of the state caru
fully watched.
DUPES DEPUTY SHERIFF;
DESCENDS FIRE ESCAPE
Paroled Prisoner Escapes in Au
ditorium Hotel, Chicago
CHICAGO, May 11.—Samuel King,
charged with passing fraudulent checks
.a Memphis eluded a deputy sheriff to
night in the Auditorium hotel, scram
bled down a fire escape, Jumped from
the flrst Boor to the ground and es
caped in a taxieab.
King was walking in the corridor on
the fifth lloor with Chief Deputy
Hiieriff A. S. Benncr of Memphis, in
Whose custody he had been paroled to
clOHe up some busiiics.s matters before
beginning; a prison term in Memphis.
King told the deputy he wanted to re
turn to his room to get a handkerchief.
Instead of entering the room he dodged
down a hallway and made his way to
?'..£ fire escape, thence to the sidewalk.
LIQUOR DEALERS FINED
OCEANSIDE. (al.. May 11.— H. Backln.-tn
pleaded guilty today to the charge of sell-
Ins liquor in Ran L/uls lloy without a ll
ci-me and was fined |350 and costs.
He hail previously entered a plea of not
guilty and three Jurors had been selected
10 try him. The wagunload of liquors ta
ken at his place Witt) the Htrong evidence
■ooured by tho district attorney duclnded
him to change his plea.
M. Donilnituei, who pleaded guilty to a
tlmllar charge, was flnerl Jl5O. Tho case
of U C. Smith is to come up next week.
M. F. Hnnsen, one of the trustees, left
this morning for Ocular Rapids. lowa
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Club News
UNDER the direction of Miss Edna
55y10 Modle, a novel and Interest*
Ing program was offered at ' the
Cosmos club yesterday afternoon. Miss
Modle was assisted by Mrs. Minnie
Guzzola-Love, whose beautiful soprano
voice delighted her audience, and by
Miss I,ania, Clayton King, who read
original verses and a short sketch.
Songs which displayed the, many
beautiful qualities of the singer's voice
were Included in her program, and she
received much applause.
An original sketch called "Anyst of
the Woods," written and read by Miss
Ijiiura Clayton King, proved a dainty
ami springlike composition, which de
lighted the listeners. Miss King made
a nice discrimination in reading the
two character parts In the sketch, and
whistling numbers—bird songs and sim
ilar woodland music.— interlude^ by
Mlhs Modle, served as music motives
for the characters as they were intro
duced. Miss Minlle al.in whistled two
SOIOS, the familiar intermezzo (Alns
cagni) and an imitative prece, "Oh, Liit
tle Bird." In all these she achieved a
distinct success.
Whimsical imageries and quaint,
childish philosophies were, well ex
pressed In some bits of child's verse
read by Miss King: at the conclusion
of the program. This bit is typical
irom the numbers which she read:
When I dies, my family say,
Angels will coma down a sunshine way
And mark the path with sunbeams, so
My little soul'll know where to go.
But on that day when they comes for me
Just 'sjioso It's pouring rain— O Gee!!
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Dr. Rose Billiard was the speaker at
tho Wednesday Morning club meeting
yesterday afternoon, repeating before
her audience the paper which bin 1 re
cently read at the Friday Morning club.
Her topic, "The Conservation of Man
hood and Womanhood," was ably treat
ed, and her plea for more thorough
education of children, as a preventive
of many Injurious habits and diseases,
was well presented. "The eradication
of many of tho most prevalent evils
of our day can only come after a vig
orous campaign along social, medical
and educational lines," said the speak
er, and continued: "When men and
women realize that the sufferers from
these- sins are more often than not In
nocent women and children, then will
they awaken to the need of vigilance In
establishing efficacious preventives."
The increase of biological studies In
the schools, by which old established
conventions are quietly being abolished,
was highly commended, and the need
of teachers more thoroughly equipped
to teach subjects along these lines was
emphasized.
A linen shower for the benefit or the
Florence Crlttenton home followed this
paper, and the members of the club
contributed a large number of parcels
as well as generous donations of money.
Decision of the club house plans is
expected next week, when Miss Thomp
son, donor of the grounds, returns from
an eastern trip.
The Big Brothers club of the Slauson
avenue playground will give an enter
tainment this evening at 8 o'clock at
the playground club house. The pro
gram is in charge of Charles Miller,
and will include these numbers: Vocal
solos by Kdwin Taylor, Edna Krum
bick and Mrs. Sumbudds, a reading by
Miss Lillian Hinsdale, a gymnastic act
by Harry Shaw and Francis Dohetty,
and a farce played by two of the pupils
of the Cumnock Bchcjol of Expression.
A special meeting of the Audubon
society will be held Saturday afternoon
at 2 o'clock In Sycamore grove. Par
ticular interest is attached to this meet
ing- because Mrs. Harriet Williams
Myers has found In the grove the nest
of a pair of bluebirds, an unusual vis
itor In the southern woods at this sea
son of the year.
Mrs. T. yon Wagner of the housing
committee will speak on "Votes for
Women" this evening at the club
headquarters In the Bryson building,
room 95. Members are informed that
Important business is to be considered,
and the election of both president and
treasurer makes it imperative that all
interested persons be In attendance. .
The study of modern Spanish litera
ture conducted yesterday morning at
the Ruskln Art club meeting, under the
auspices of Miss Addle Wadleigh, elicit
ed an Interesting program. Miss Laura
Emery spoke of the life and writings
of Juan Valeria, novelist, poet and
diplomat. Perez Galdos, prominent pol
itician and writer upon patriotic mat
ters was another member of the Span
ish galaxy of writers included in Miss
Emery's paper. Miss Wadleigh dis
coursed of the writings of Leopold Alas,
literary critic and journalist, and Miss
Cordelia Kirkland gave a sympathetic
and discriminating review of the writ
ings of Valdes. .
Mrs. Arthur Levitt spoke of the
works of Kmllirer Pardo Bazan, now
considered by many literary students
the greatest living novelist.
The club will meet May 19 with Mrs.
R B. Ashley in Fair Oaks avenue,
Pasadena, and Wednesday afternoon,
May 25. with Mrs. W. G. Cochran, 1550
West Second street.
Officers elected at the Galpin Shakes
peare club yesterday are: President,
Mrs E H. Barmore; vice president,
Mrs' J. B. Fitzgerald; recording secre
tary. Miss Margaret F. Philllpson; cor
responding secretary. Mrs. Clara D.
Baker: treasurer, Mrs. C. S. Ward. The
new director is Mrs. Reuben Shettler,
and th« directors holding office for an
other term are Mrs. Oliver C. Bryant
and Mrs. R. H. F. Variel. * '
The last meeting of the club will be
an out of doors meeting, Saturday,
June 18. Scenes from 'As You Like
It" will be given, members of the club
who are teachers in the public schools
taking the principal parts. Several
handsome > private grounds have been
offered to the club for the purpose of
this meeting, which will be preceded
by a luncheon with toasts.
Members of the Wednesday Morning
club have arranged for a lecture Sat
urday night by Professor Baumgardt
on Hallo's comet, the proceeds for the
benefit of the club house ; fund.
IN TEARS, THIEF BEGS
JUDGE BE EASY ON HIM
With his pyes fl>ed wlth tears and
„], -ullii* for leniency, Frank Van
HorS pleaded guilty yesterday after
noon before Police Judge Chambers to
a charge of petty larceny. The time
for his sentence was set for 2 o clock
tills afternoon.
Van Horst Is charged with stealing
a bicyclo from C. Martin at the Cali
fornia flub last November and soil
ing It to a bicycle dealer for $4. Ho
Ir also charged with having; stolen a
handbaK, containing a watch, ring and
$6 in cash, last October, from the resi
dence of Mrs. G. H. Pierce. 2245 Went
Adama street, during her absence. He
was delivering groceries for the An
derson & Chanslor Grocery company
:it the time.
Van Horst said Ills wife was sick at
tho time and that ho was trying to
mnke payments on his home at 316
Wabaah avemio on which he owe*
LOS ANGELES HERALD: THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 12, 1910.
DIVORCED MOTHER BEGS
CHANGE TO FEED SON
'Father Gives Him Vegetables;
I'll Give Him Chicken,' She
Pleads, but Loses
A vegetarian diet for her small buy
was too much for tho mother of Harold
Hauter, aged 12 yearg, and her tender
heart ached bo much for that "void"
feeling In tho "bread-basket" of her
son that sho appealed to the court
yesterday tor an order by which the
rouhi fill him up on chicken, porter
house steaks, and Oth«T meats con
taining plenty of nutriment.
Mrs. Ctaadd is the mother of the
boy and sho naked Judge Wilbur that
he placo the child In her custody. She
was divorced by Robert Ilautor of 831
South I^os Angeles street Home time
!iro 11 nd her former husband was
:iwairl'-'i the custody of their minor
child, with a provision that who would
be allowed to sco him at frequent in
tervals.
Sho stated to tho court that her
former husband was a vegetarian and
tliiit her boy was starving for want
of good, solid food. She said the lad's
breakfast consisted of nuts and shred
ded wheai, raisins ior dinner, with a
lunch of the same nature sandwiched
In between to take to school with him.
Mrs. Chadd declared she had ample
food of a more solid nature In her
new home and would be very happy
to pass several hours a day giving her
boy "square" meals. The youngster re
cently stated to the court that he would
sooner bo with his mother, and the
latter yesterday asked he be turned
over to her.
This the court refused, but an
amendment was made to the order
placing- the child In the father's cus
tody, requesting Hauter to give a com
plete menu each day to the court of
what was provided for the boy's in
terior requirements.
Judge Wilbur will decide on seeing
the bill of fare when.er young Hau
ter's diet is sufficient for the needs
of a growing boy.
GUILD DEDICATES ANN
ARBOR MEMORIAL HALL
ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 11.—With
Curtis Guild, Jr., former governor of
Massachusetts, as the orator of the
occasion, Alumni Memorial hall was
dedicated tonight on the University of
Michigan campus.
The, handsome stone structure, cost-
Ing $198,000, is designed as a memorial
to University of Michigan students
who lost their lives in the Civil War
and to Michigan graduates who have
achieved notable success In various
profession.
HEAD, 82, PIONEER R. R.
CLAIM AGENT, IS DEAD
CHICAGO, May 11.—William R.
Head, 82 years old, claim agent for the
Illinois Central railroad for forty years,
and pioneer resident of Chicago, died
at his home yesterday while sitting
in a chair.
CAPRILLA CLUB LANDS
GIVEN BACK TO OWNER
PAN' BERNARDINO, May 11.—Owned
less than a week by the Caprilla Memorial
t'ounlry Club association for the cities of
San Bernardino and Colton. the »50,000
Bunker hill property has reverted hack to
the ownership of Mrs. Rudeclnda F. 8. de
liodson, who electrified the valley by her
gift.
Dissatisfaction resulted from the holding
of the property In the name of a "coun
try club," a,nd at the request of Mrs. de
Dodson the land was returned by the trus
tees of the association, which was to be
formed for the purpose of maintaining the
property. It was Mrs. de Dodson'a plan,
when she announced the gift, that It should
lie held for the people of San Bernardino
valley. It wai fearod In the use of the
name "country club" th« purpose of the
gift would soon he lost Right of. By unan
imous vote of the trustees, Mrs. N. Daven
port, Mrs. B. D. Roberts. Mrs. F. B. Daley
and Mrs. de Dodson herself the deed waa
transferred hack to her.
It Is said that Mrs. de Dodson still stands
willing to dead the property to the cltlea
of San Bernardino anil Colton. She has
offered the property In trust to Bishop Co
naty, but the bishop has declined to accept
It until he has become fully acquainted with
the conditions, which entail the mainte
nance of a caprilla.
REDONDO CITIZENS TO
BOOST FOR BEACH TOWN
REDONDO BEACH. May 11.-R«dondo
Beach boosters to the number of fifty will
make an excursion to Inland cities next
Wednesday. They will be gone three days
and two special Pullman cars have been ar
ranged on the Santa Fe railway. Dressed in
white suits, with green hose, green ties and
green parasols, this party, which will represent
the local chamber of commerce, will visit
I/>s Angeles, Pasadena, Pomona. Claremont
and San Bernardino, advertising Redondo
Beach as they go. This Is one of the first
numbers In a program of boosting that the
chamber of commerce has planned for this
year.
Accompanied by the Rchoncman & Blanchard
band, the crowd of excursionists will leave
here early in the morning and parade In Los
Angeles. From there they will go to Pasa
dena, where they will Rive another parade,
and In the afternoon a band concert will bo
given Pasadenans. A concert with stereoptl
con pictures will be given at Pomona Wednes
day night. The boosters will participate In
the Centennial parade at Pomona next day.
President C. H. Burnett of the chamber of
commerce will head the delegation, which will
Include most of the business and professional
men of prominence In this city.
APOPLEXY CAUSED DEATH
OF SANTA MONICA MAN
SANTA MONICA, May Apoplexy was
given an the cause for th» death of William
Hlnderer. whose body was found In the weeds
of a vacant lot on Third street this morninir.
When •Uncovered by the driver of a passing
furniture van. the body bore marks of vio
lence and murder was suspected, but an au
topsy showed, these Injuries to be super-
CHlrid«rer. who was 65 years of age, returned
Hlnderer, who was 52 yenrti of age, returned
from a visit at Ban Diego last night and
was seen on the streets with friends until a.
late hour. He Is thought to have been utrlckrn
when on his way to his home, as his body
was lying only a few feet from the side
walk. Hlnderer leaves a family of six chil
dren, one of whom, Miss Edith Hlnderer, la
private secretary to Mayor T. H. Dudley.
Ills funeral will be held tomorrow morning
at 10 o'clock. .
RUNAWAY CATCHES CRABS
TO PAY FOR BREAKFAST
VE-jrCE, May 11. —While gathering crabs
whioh he mid tin Intended to sell to pay
fur his breakfast, Forest Kenney, aged 11
yeara. was takon In charge by the police to
day to return him to hla mother, Mrs.
James Kannay, 1818 Avalon street. T>is An
gi>l<>n The hoy ran away from home yes
terday and came to Venice, arriving late
laat night. Ha told the police that his
mother whipped him and caused htm to
leave home.
SIX THOUSAND CHILDREN
OPEN SAN JOSE CARNIVAL
Parade Is Inspiring Feature of
Rose Festival
SAN JOSE, May 11.—Six thousand
school children dressed in white, tlio
pupils of each school wearing a dis
tinctive decorative color, in a parado
that extended many blocks through
the business portions of the city, was
the Inspiring spectacle that greeted tho
thousands of visitors to the rose car
nival this morning.
It was the opening feature of tlie
great four dayH 1 carnival, and it won
the applause of tho multitude that
witnessed it.
At City Hull park Miss May Man
hire, preceded by buglers and sur
rounded by nn escort of 700 state nor
mal students, was duly crowned QUeen
of the carnival. She led the parade,
seated in the royal victoria, drawn by
six white horses gorgeously appareled,
nnd accompanied by Director General
.1. 11. Henry.
Tlie ceremony included several vast
Choruses with orchestra accompani
ment, a shower of roses In honor of
the queen and a final chorus of 1000
voices.
At 10:30 o'clock the great Mayfair
on San Antonio street was opened and
a half hour later the magnificent floral
show in the auditorium was opened
to tlie nubile either feature?, this
afternoon are trotting races at the
driving park, a united service of song
in tlie Auditorium by all the churches,
baseball and a balloon ascension at
Luna park. The day concluded with
a concert by 1000 school children at 8
o'clock in the Auditorium.
RACE SO CLOSE ANOTHER
PRIMARY IS NECESSARY
JACKSONVILLE:, Fla., May 11.—
The close race between United Statos
.Senator Taliaferro and former Gover
nor Browmrd will necessitate a second
primary to decide the Democratic
nominee fur the senate.
With about 80 per cent of the vote
in yesterday's primary reported, the
standing of the senatorial candidates
follows:
Taliaferro, 18,440; Broward, 16,470;
L'Engle, 3793.
NATIONS NEAR WAR
GUAYAQUIL., Ecuador, May 11.—
Advices received here state that the
Peruvian government has stationed
10,000 men at different points along the
frontier,' An equal number of Ecua
dorean soldiers have been ordered to
the front to resist invasion.
If troubled with rheumatism, stomach
or kidney trouble don't delay, but go
to Arrowhead, the favorite mountain
resort of California. Hot mud, Hteam
and mineral water baths administered
by trained experts.
Summer Suggestions
From the Store of Low Rents and Low Prices
-j r~—^,7 TT is time to begin thinking __JIMJPIWV,,-^ bS|9B^
will reveal many other bargains. & o
P^frio-priitnr^ FT""^ —. „_ - ; . "Z n 1 New Method Gas Ranges
Keirigerators special Values in Crex Rugs A New Method g» -Ran** W iu
Now is the time to buy your *-. - « Pnrrh solve the question of a cool
refrigerator, right at the be- lOr tne rOrCn kitchen uarantee<l to save
Si" n is f the 6 season- where The porch will not be complete without one of these 25 per cent of your gas bill,
you have your hoice of the Crex rugs, and you can never buy them cheaper than Made from the best materials,
fewel Century and other re- at the special prices we offer this week. Our regular and perfect bakers.
jewel, Century ana otner re were exceedingly low and you cannot afford to The range shown above has
ConSmcted of the best ma- miss them at these reduced figures. four burners, oven and broiler.
tonbtracieu <ji me v" Best steel construction and key
tenals, designed to perfect 4 ft. 6 in. by 7 ft. .6 in $2.50 st j burners Specially priced
preserve food and consume the 6 ft. by 9 ft • $4-75 th week F fl»/n r\/\
least possible amount of ice. J ft by 10 ft $7 . 25 this week $18.00
Here are a few special values 9 ft. by 12 ft $8 . 3S at *__
for this week: g 9ft.by^tt... g — I — =g _ ==^S.
ra^3§||i^^'^TTrn ~n) MT; zTTT^ and appeal to one more pTOftS£> , Ir/vv ii t^ 1'
I^^ I!J*—*-*-!ff4P !____§ pressed in every line? Our db wp
wHdLI ""ret^K'^r,; $3-75 , Rattan Rocker $3.25
\vMLrs«»^ f^Sga many designs of chairs, lESS^HE3^l^^^|| .... , ... , . , ■ ,
Vj |g^prr" ■"-» tarfnc rockers, tables, settees I^TTdßrtlll^i Hie above illustration represents just
XffifJ and tabourets. We have I irf kfl jUjL il 1 one " the many cool comfortable rat-
W iMLE^ given the entire line spe- |I_MP Ww\ tan rockers that we display. All well
S& jtitA *"s\ cial price reductions for iWeA mli3l ll I ill built and in a variety of colors. his
_*>Z SO this week. Two of the Hillfl-Uliill-rilfi style, a special value this <£} JZ
l«7i-lfc/v/ bargains arc shown here. l^-——----—l week at $O*LO
"Just a Short Ifrfc^lL-irf* T^t\p\r fix But It Means
Block from JjlaClilt"! OICV V"» a Big Saving
Broadway- 723 . 75 ScHfllSt. to You
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MATTRESSES P**™"»
""" VISIT OUR FOURTH FLOOR, CAFE—Open from. 11:30 to 5:00
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On Friday—Tomorrow
A SALE OF TAILORED COATS
Here's the situation in a nutshell—we arc, frankly, overstocked on coats; we've too many, and
if lowered price will lower stocks, then we propose to find new owners for these brand new,
stylish garments in the shortest possible time: ' >!
As very many of them have only recently arrived and have been bought advantageously
from a number of New York's best manufacturers, we can give you the benefit of lower
prices on them than would otherwise be possible. If you know a real bargain when you
see it, you will be here promptly Friday morning:
COVERTS SERGES, TAFFETAS, PONGEES, SATINS, WOOL MIXTURES; IN BLACK
AND COLORS: FULL LENGTH, AND EVERY INTER
MEDIATE LENGTH TO THE SHORT ONES
$ 6.50 Coats for $ 4.00 $ 7.50 Coats for $ 5.00
$ 8.75 Coats for $ 6.00 $10.00 Coats for $ 6.75
$15.00 Coats for $10.00 $13.50 Coats for $ 7.50
$20.00 Coats for $15.00 $25.00 Coats for .' $17.50
$22.50 Coats for . ..'.V......'.. r..... $12.50 $27.50 Coats for $18.50
Summer's Smartest Silk WaiStS-Some of Them Reduced
Many likeable models in these waists for selection; every one is cut in a smart way, thoroughly;
well'finished, and made from materials in higheest favor this season:
PONGEE WAISTS AT $5.00 Worth $6.50 and $7.50
Our New York representative sent us these pretty waists by express, to supply the
enormous demand that exists this year. And he was able to secure them for less than we
usually have to pay, hence our lower price to you. Included will be a number of plain
taffetas and fancy silk waists which usually bring about a third more. \
. SHEPHERD CHECK SILK WAISTS $4.00 ,
Soft, lustrous fancy hairline and the sharp, clean Shepherd check silks in staple colors;
all new this season.
NEW ARRIVALS: Aeroplane blouses of chiffon to be worn over silk or Marquisette
waists 5-00
Plain silk chiffon over Persian silks make some of the loveliest combinations yet shown;
New York has gone wild over these high-class garments. .
■ Coulter Dry Goods Co.— —
SLEUTHS DELAY MEETING
FOR RIDE ON'KITE-SHAPED'
Many members of the Railway As
sociation of Special Agents and Police,
who have been holding their annual
convention in Fraternal Brotherhood
hall, Los Angelas, yesterday enjoyed a
trip over the Kite-Shaped track of the
Santa. Fe, accompanied by members of
their families.
There were more than one hundred
persons In the party, and a ploasant
picnic at Urbita Springs, near San
Bernardino, was a feature of the day's
outing. Last night a banquPt was
served to the visitors at the Klks' club
house, San Bernardino. The conven
tion Is well under way, and today
promises to find the most interesting
session of the week.
Papers will be read by P. J. Kinde
lon, chief special agent of the Southern
Pacific, on "Criminal Law," and by
C. H. Dawson, special agent of the
Burlington road, on "Proper and Im
proper Methods of Securing Confes
sions from Prisoners." M. B. Karle,
.special agent of the Southern railroad,
also \.ill speak on -'Essential Qualities
of a Special Agent."
ONE MORE PITTSBURGER
IS ACCUSED OF GRAFTING
PITTSBURG, May 11.—A warrant
was issued today for the arrest of
Josapb Gr. Armstrong, director of the
department of public works in the city
of Pittsburg, charging him with
forgery, perjury anil false pretenses.
Director Armstrong: is charged with
unlawfully and fraudulently signing a
pay roll, "for the purpose of cheating
and defrauding the city."
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