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Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-10
Fifty-Flve Drowned in Mine
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JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 9.-Fifty-
five NATIVES were drowned today owing
to the flooding OF South Rose. a deep
gold mine.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-10

In Ant werp desires clever correspond.
entsr Apply TO A. i. Q. SO. care Ilaasen.
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Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-10
Fruit and Nut Dealers Organize

by AsbOcldtco HIeSS'
NEW YORK, Feb. 9,--Temporary or
ganizatlon OF the ASSOCIATION of iinpor-
tiers of and dealers In dried fruits and
nuts of New York was arranged yester-
scented. w. A. Higgins of w. A. Hig-
gins & Co. was made chairman.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-10
DENIED PENSION,
KILLS HIMSELF
VETERAN OF MEXICAN WAR
COMMITS SUICIDE
Inmate Of Soldiers Home at sawtel lie
Believed to Have Become De-
spondent over Financial
Difficulties
speoIal 70 The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAWTELLE, Feb. "a tragedy &C.
CURED at the Soldiers home cemetery
this afternoon at O'Clock, when Will
liam II. Nesson shot and killed himself,
The revolver used was Hartman &
Richards 80 self-cocking, and when
picked up contained four cartridges
and one empty shell.
Several visitors to the home were
viewing the cemetery, which Is about a
mile from the Soldiers home grounds,
when two of the visitors heard the re-
port and saw the man fall. They at
once reported the case and the ambu-
lance from the home removed the body
to the morgue at the hospital, where 1t
was found that the ball had entered the
mouth and lodged in the brain.
The face was not disfgured, no marks
but one on the forehead being visible,
and this looks like powder burn.
For some time it looked as If he
would be unidentified as no one seemed
to know him. He was dressed in
fatigue uniform but wore civilian
underclothing, consequently there were
no means of identification, each home
undergarment having the number of it's
owner upon 1t.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-10
Identification Difficult

Hundreds of veterans from all over
camp thronged to the morgue to see
him and no one knew him until about
o'clock, when Capt. Tobin, COM
mander of Home company 1, identified
him as a man belonging to his COM
pany.
1t was learned that he was late of
the United States navy (ldexican WARP,
a native of Pennsylvania, a widower
and 70 years old and had been in the
Soldiers home at this place since 1908.
He received no pension and it is
thought that this was a source of
worry.
He was known in Sawtelle and among
his comrades as an industrious man,
always obtaining work when possible.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-10
OUTL|NESP Of
CONSOLIDATION
Continued from Page One,

city, with the outlying districts taxed
under a special assessment much
lighter than the city proper.
AS the work of consolidation is yet
considerably in embryo a general dis
cussion of government was made, but
nothing was decided upon.
Following the reading of the report
from the organization committee At
torney Walter Haas gave a description
of the work mapped out for the COM
mittees and in doing so practically
outlined the plans for the greater city.
II wish to make some explanation re-
garding this report. especially as to the
duties of the various committeeman.
said Attorney Haas.
"The committee on boundaries will be
required to map out a general outline
of the district which we hope to form
into the greater city"
Not Making Boundaries
The commission then requested At
torney Haas to file his outline regard
ing the work of the various committees
and 1t will probably pe used as final
instructions to the various bodies when
appointed.
don't know who is responsible for it,
thta this commission is fixing boun-
dairy for the greater city," said At
torney Oscar Mueller
ANY statements of that character
are false and they tend to create a
distrust and a feeling of i'll will toward
the project. have heard 1t said fire.
quently by residents of some of the
small neighboring towns that Los An
geles and it's greater city commission
was attempting to force some or the
smaller cities into the consolidation.
"This is wholly untrue. We have no
set boundary; we only have a general
idea OF the territory which we hope
to have for a boundary for the greater
city and i want to state right here and
/ hope II will be repeated to the resi-
dents OF these outlying cities and towns.
that we cannot and never intended to
take them into the consolidation with
out their consent.
|, "FOr one things wa have 40 legal DOM
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-10
Hoods

Gives these organs vlgor and tone for the
proper performance OF their functions. and
cures all their ordinary ailments. Take it.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-10
Liver and Kidneys

1t Is highly important that these organs
should properly perform their functions.
When they don't, what lameness OF the
side ano back, what yellowness OF the skin.
what constipation. bad taste in the mouth.
sick headache, pimples and blotches. and
loss OF courage, tell the story.
The great Alternative and tonic
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-11
FOUR FAvoRITEs WON.
BookIea Reaped Harvest en Hora
 m em Easfmra

E.is. Failure.
 Saratoga, Aug. io.-The, surprise of the day at Sas ce,t the Hasss dsssat in the third race. He picked up t22 pounds and while eonceding weight to l his field was made a 1 to favorite. as led I,p for half .s aa mis % wnsn rsans Sanylls was second and Horace H third, Ra-. vens, favorite. in winnins the first race, made a new track vecord for six TIE s Witch s hohinsss is one-fth second asdsr msSs in ni isos @ F6oT 9ss feorftS sfS1s won nsysns Tsss rsHs' fiT sSd hs s Soa Bohemia. ios lKnapps, to g., second Bertha F., t04 lHennessyl, 30 to 1, third. Time. 1:12, Clare Russell. Hy- pesESolS sscdSo and rsos vsroIIlgTs ssIlB Ta Tlsnn,ns Es1 (Francis). IS to 1, won; Sir Rus Dog, Ss (Freshoa). s t0 !. third Time, coSmosa. SS a Bensvoient. a Court Martial, Hocus Focus, Society Bud and General
 Third race; Ed fiys and is hsif { fgrlongs Pursiane. ios tKnsppl s5 to I. sec. end: Horace F.. t22 (Radtkel, 1 to 3. third. Time. i;os SSS; chassaway, ], Puissant TsSH % ana Sure Thrng % ran. ''''sV"' Fourth race, miie--Klamesha. 112 tKnappl. II to 20. won; Johnston, 99 (Garner), ls to 1, second Entree, l22 Ebony and warnihg ran..
 Fifth race, selling, mile and three- ixteenths--Runneis, f0f (Garner), z to 5. won; Lancassrian, ioi SMilisrl 5 ston). 30 to 1, third. Time, ;B9 s-5. Little Scout. Louis H.. Embarrassment. Reservation. Hotscher, Ocean Spray, Bragg. Edith James, caronal and Leila
 Sixth race. selling. i've and a halr gTg1Gnga on Esne Mss RsyfSse iSS eRadtke, to g. isGgaSd shed Flsh Timei aaE ios saaSa psms nc Fortune. Plausible, The GaIloPer, Speed Queen, caPpaddora, ,,uS Ludia, Cha, Cha Salt, Silver Point and Sweet Eileen
 Entries For Today.
 First race. seven furlongs selling Gus Hsidorn. loo; Hattie Carr. Ginette. Memories, 9S; Rebo. FrappIe. Varieties, g5; Billy Phillips. Edna Jackson. s4;
 race sS North Sinsle American @ steepe chase, full course. about two niles- I5s: Kernel. Del cante. I45; onetroa.
 Third race. Saratoga special. six frr- Prince Fortunatus. McCarter, Peter Pan. Golf Ball. i22; salvidere. Fantis- tie. i19.
 Fourth race, the Prayers. mile and auarter-Ben Hoddef: Mohawk. II.
 Fifth race. five and a half .urIonKs-- Tileing, Ellicott 1O7; Airs, J. q. Core. 104; They're on, Belchamber l03: Blon- dy. LoFing, lo2; Quagga, Niger Mike, simon P; ;;uE.sa Dis6old; 100; upbreiia. ss;
 Sixth race. handicap, mile and three sixteenths--The Picket i26; Inferno, corrigan. s5; Leila, 9S; sailor Boy, ST.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-11
cunningham club Meets.

A meeting of the Cunningham Cam paian Committee was held tonight. President James H. Webb presiding. There was a large assemblage of rep resentative Mobilians at the meeting. including nfen In all the walks of life in this city. The meeting was to name Vice-President and to prepare a list of names of pr. Cunningham's supporters in the various city wards and county precincts to be submitted to the County Democratic Executive Committee at the meeting next Tues day night from which to secure rep resentation in the several polling places in the city and County.
 Max Hamburger, Jr., submitted the name of Mayor Pat J. Lyons for the Vice-Presideney of the Club and he was unanimously elected.
 The list of names was then prepared and the President was authorized to submit them to the County Committee at next Tuesday nights meeting, and to see that Dr. Cunningham has a fair representation at each polling place. It was decided that a meeting be held Monday night for the purpose of per- fecting thorough organization in eV- cry ward and precinct in the County.
 Mfr. Hamburger reported that he had visited several precincts in the Coun- ty and had conversations with repre- sentative men from the other precincts and was satisfied Dr. Cunningham would get an overwhelming majority in the County. He also stated he had spoken to a large number of voters in the city and they were unqualifiediy for the Lieutenant Governor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-11
DEXTER WINS MEDAL
BEST DRILLED MAN OF MoNTG0Ba-
 ERY TRO0g.
Cant. Lee Appoints -Csmmission- ed 0flcers of Crack Cavalry 0r- ganisatiOn--Judge TaryeF
 Preparing It's History.

Sergeant carnot B. Dexter. twice winner of medals In 1905, last night in the troops arIsory. won the prize for the first drill of Troop "A" since the summer encanipment.
 The drill of last night consisted of a test of proficiency in the manual oe arms. As the result of being adjudg- ed the best drilled soldier. Sergeant Dexter will he privileged to wear the prize, a handsome gold fob, for one month, when the second competitive drill of the series will be held. At the has won the prize the greatest number of times will be awarded the fob per- mAnentiy.
 rSs aos. So wss 2sssaa sSsSs'sd c tSs ss SesR Squadron. Captain. William Lee being in direct command of the troop. Owy Ing to the rain In the earlier part of armory instead of outdoors, according v In ii is is6s 'V Sergeant Dexter won the prixe for the best drilled man in Troop ment in Selma, was awarded the prize for being the best drilled man in the entire squadron, cgi
 In addition to the fob which Is of- man of the troop during the coming year, two other prizes have been of fered. One by First Sergeant c, E. Dexter, consists of 8 button, which will be given to the man having the best attendance at drills for the year. Captain Noble will also give prize 10 the man passing the best examination In tactics in December
 At the close of the drill last even- ing. Captain Leo named the non-copi~ mfssIoned officers of the troop to serve during the, coming year The list of officers follows;
 First Sergeant. Charles E. Dexter; Sergeants, Cagnot B. Dexter. 0. V. Wilson, John c. O'Connell and W. A. Guiledge; Guidon Sergeant Paul E. Biggioi Stable Sergeant, D F. Blggio.
 Corporals, H. B. Parker, R. W. Smith, c. Royal, c. R. Braydon, R. E. Hunt and W. c, Reeves.
 Trumpeter, J. w. Fleeman.
 An examination of the appointees will be held within thirty days.
 Increased interest in the troop is be- ing taken by persons interested In the cavalry branch of the National Guard. The command now includes forty-twO enlisted men, and is increasing steadi- iy. Captain Lee is making a coiiec- tion of pictures Of past commanders of the organization, and preparations are being made to improve the armory,
 Ahistory of the command since it's organization is in course of prepara- tion by Judge B. c. TaFver, who com manded the troop during the war.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-11
JURY IS TIED UP
CANNOT AGREE ON CASE AGAINST
 c. ". HARALsON.
Opelflxa Man fs Accused of Raising Money for Mrs. Earle to Secure Pardon and Misusing
 EuudN

Alleged to have ,embezzled $35 from Mrs. Rosa Earle of Chambers County under a pretext that he was assisting her in securing padon for her hus- band, sent up for twenty years foi murder. c. W. Haralson, white mar about 50 years old. was arraigned for trial yesterday afternoon in the City Court of Montgomery. The case went to the jury at $40 o'clock and at mid night last night the jurors had moi reached verdict. They were allowed two hours for supper in charge oi Bailiff Nat Waller.
 The Haralson case is peculiar. Will ling to spend her last cent, to use every means in securing pardon for hei husband, Mrs. Earle short time ago agreed to pay Haralson $50 for his assistance and they came to Montgom- cry to try for pardon.
 It is alleged that while here sHaral- son circulated a petition, supposed to have been signed by Mrs. Earle, en- listing the financial aid of citizens iu getting the pardon for her husband HaraIson is alleged to have raised SaS and to have poeketed the money.
 On the witness stand Mrs. Earle testified that she had not signed the petition, that she had known nothing of it or the money realized from 1t.
 Robert Graham, q State witness, ver- ifed the amount collected by Haral- son.
 Haralson is native of Chambers County but has recently resided in Opeiika where he claims he was eon- tractor, He was indicted by the re- cent grand jury on charge of embez- clement and he was brought to Mont gomery about ten days ago.
 Mrs. Earle resides in Langdaie, Chambers County. She has not sue ceeded in, securing executive elemency for her husband.
 After being out since il o'clock yesterday morning. jury In the City Court at i0;80 o'clock last night con- victed Felix Watts, a negro, charged with grand larceny Watts stole a set of rubber buggy tires from the stable of F. B. Fisk.
 Juries also convicted John Scott and Sweet workman, negroes, charged with grand larceny. Scott stole sB from the cash drawer of R. S. Armis- tead. workman stole bicycle from Lewis Altmeyer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-11
TelIs of Vessels Destruction.

The fruit steamship Corinto, which ar- rived up from Bluefields, Nicaragua. with a large cargo of bananas to the Orr and Laubenheimer Company, had twenty-one passengers. Among these were Capt Anthony Hickman and the mate and steward of the British schooner Hilda C., which was wrecked and burned on Bluefieid's bar July 20. Captain Hickman called on British Consul Seiders here and stated he de- sired to go to Philadelphia with his two shipmates He said the Hiida c. was a schooner of ninety-nine tons register. hailed from Lunenbergs. N g., and was bound for Biuefields with a cargo of lumber from an Atlantic port. In crossing over B1uefields bar during atiff wind the Hilda c. struck on the bar, opened and began to take wa- ter rapidly. Captain Heckman and his crew of five left the vessel and had gone but short distance when flames were seen issuing from the cabin. A lighted lantern which had been left aboard was thrown to the floor during the pounding of the vessel igniting the wreck.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-11
Merritt Goes to cIarke countx.

Che of the smootfest propositions in the shape of a negro sharper is Grant Merritt, who for several months suc- cessfulfy flim-flammed turpentine man ufacturers In Alabama and Mississip- pi. Merritt had a peculiar faculty Of making operators of turpentine stills believe he ceuld provide them with ali kinds of help, which is a scarce cpm- 1nodjty in the two States just now. He would go to an operator, secure a sum of money for expense, then give the sign "23" and search for 8 new vic- tim
 He was very successful for q time. getting money from operators in two places, so far known, in Mississippi, and as many in Clarke County. this State. He worked last near Choctaw Bluff. then came to Mobile: Here he was landed by Sergeant Norton and Detective Dorlon of the police departs meut. He was taken before Recorder Clarke this morning and. after a hear Ing ordered turned over to Sheriff Wainwright of Clarke County, who had a warrant Sor Merritt
 Attorney c. w. Tompkins attempted to show the court a defect in the war rant but the court with the facts above stated. before him, decided to order the prisoner turned over to the Clarke County authorities, saying to the defense he had recourse through habeas corpus proceedings. Merritt was a shrewd one during his wild ca- reer and turpentine operators, having paid dearly. will doubtless profit by the lesson learned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-11
NEWS IN BRIEF

The fire department was called on a false alarm at s:20 o'clock last night to South street between Perry and Lawrence streets. Not finding any fire. the firemen returned to their re- spective stations.
 The case against A. Gilmer. a street ear motorman. charged with assault and battery on H. L. Bray. was yes- terday continued by the Recorder un- til this afternoon, on account of the inability of Bray to be in court.
 The governor yesterday appointed G. H. Stevenson of Bessemer. a notary public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-11
Troousr Commitm Suicide

Chattanooga, Tenn, Aug. lV--TPooper Frank J. Coerner. Troop H. 18th cav- airy, committed suicide at Fort ogle- thorpe today. He had been placed nn- der arrest by the ofhcer of the day un- der charges of being implicated in H. quor smuggling, and asked to be al lowed to go to his quarters for change of clothes This being granted, he shot himself In the presence of several men, with his cavalry revolver, dying instantly
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-11
Steel WorIkern, Omcern.

Indianapolis, Aug. 10.--The national convention of the Steel and Metal workers Association today elected tho following offleers: President, Edwin |. seabrook, Camden, N. J.; First Vice. President, Paul l. Biersach, Milwaukee, Wis; Second Viee-President. J. A. Pier pont, Washington, D. C.; Third Vice. President, Charles A. Gauss, Indian apoiis: Fourth Wiee-President. A Bour- Tier. Louisville. Ky. Secretary, W. H. Barney, Norfolk, Va; Treasurer. c. W. Battley. Norfolk. Va
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-11
Return of Col. RuaseII.

Col E M. Russell, Vice-President of the M. and o. Railroad, who with his daughter. Miss Eoline. has been absent from Mobile for some time. Is over the l.. and N. from New York
 Rumors are afioat that on the return of Vice President Russell a number of changes will be made in the personnel of the official departments of the ''old Reliable" Nothing could be learned of the mooted changes among officials in the general office and there is an
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-11
Cemranie. te Be cen.oIidated.

President I. Howard Wilson of the Mobile Light and Railroad Company. who is just returned from a trip to the East. stated enphatically this af- ternoon that a consolidation of the electric lighting interests of his com pahy with those of the recently organ Iized Mobile Electric Company would be consummated Monday. Mir. Wilson would not commit himself as to the ru- nor that the Mobile Light and Rail- road Company would absorb the fran- chise of Harry PiIlans. ct all in the recent grant of right of way over cer- tain streets in Mobile for the buifd- ing. eauipping and operating of an electric railway. It is believed, how- ever. that he will secure this franchise for his company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-11
SECRETARY LOEB SUED.
Russian Jewish Writer Seeks Damages
 From Presidents Attache.

Russian Jewish Writer Seeks Damages From Presidents Attache. Oyster Bay. Aug. l0--William Loeb, Jr., Secretary to President Roosevelt, was made defendant in a $50.000 dam- age suit today in which he Is charged with having caused the false arrest Of Nadage Doree. a Jewish writer.
 The arrest was made last winter in washington, when Miss Doree was dis- tributing leaflets advertising her work in the defense of Russian Jews at St Johns Episcopal Church. The papers were served on MT. Loeb today by a New York firm of lawyers.
 They require him to make answer within twenty days in New York. MT. Loeb will be defended by the Depart ment of Justice. The arrest. he says was made by the Washington police force without his knowledge. Miss Do- rec made an unsuccessful effort to See President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay last summer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-11
CHEAT uNRAsINEss FELT.
Feared That Custom Commissions WI
 Override Hart.

Hong Kong, Aug. lO--Great unsasi- ness Is felt here in view of the inereas- ing evidences that 1t Is the purpose of the new Board of Chinese Custom Com missioaers at Pekin to override the powers Of the foreign inspector general. Sir Robert Hart.
 The abolishment of the new board and the re-establishment of the former powers of Sir Robert are considered
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-11
BARcEMEN AT WORK.
Most of strikers On River Return Ts
 work.

New York. Aug. i0--A large percent age of the railroad tug boats affected by the strike Wednesday night of several hundred deck hands. were running to- day.
 The Erie granted the demands of the deck hands for an increase of s5 a month in pay. but the first class deck hands, instead of getting a s10 advance. will receive s5 for the present. This concession was granted pending the de- cision of A arbitration< board.
 The Lehigh Valley Railroads nine boats continued to be tied up this morn ing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-11

Summary: Two base hits. Ahstein. saeri- flee hits, Abstein. Meany. stolen bases. Kemmeriing Brady. Hits. off Lee. 2. in tive inniness: off Fritz in four innings. Struck out. by Lee g; by Fritz 2; by John son 6. Base on balls, off Fritz 1; off Johu- son i. Passed ball. Powell. Double plays Evans to Byrne; Lee to Abstein; Kins to Powell to Abstein Left on bases. shrevsS- port |: Little Rock G. First base on errors. Shreveport i: Little Rock 8. Ttms l:sp. Umpire shuster
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-11
MobjIInnn Tnterented.

United States District Attorney Will liam H. Armbrecht, largely Interested in the Meridian Light and Railroa Company. of which a number of --obil- fans are investors. has returned from New York. where. he went to make investments amounting to> about s65,- 900 for improvement of the compauy's were a 300 Kilowat turbine engine and generator. coolers and condenser. The company also coutemplates building two additional miles of railroad track and overhauling the present overhead system.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-11
MUST UNDERGO OPERATION.
suitan,s Illness Caused Caneeilinx
 The Se1amik.

Vienna, Aug. 10.--According to a message received here from constan- tinople. the Sultan's indisposition made necessary the cancelling of todaS's selanik. The foreign representatives who had assembled to witness the oere- mony withdrew when this became known, and the troops stationed at the spot were dispersed.
 It Is reported the Sultan must under go an operation, and 1t is even declared he has already done 50. This news of the Sultan's III health has awakened deep interest here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-11
NEGRO suEs CTTY.

Joe Ham Alleges He Was Hurt By FalI-
 ing Bridge.
 Suit for $5.000 damages against the city Council of Montgomery was filed in the City Court yesterday by Joe Ham, a negro. employed by a railroad Nam alleges that. during last March he was crossing a bridge on the exten- sion of Decatur street between Driver and Mitchell streets. when the bridge gave way and he was thrown Into a sewer. the result being that his arm was broken.
 The case will be tried at next session Of the civil division of the City Court
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-11
FREDERIC NOT DEAD
REPORT DEMISE OF NOTED MOBILE
 EPICURE.
Reported In Gulf City That Famous Bon vwant Had Suddenly Ex- pired and Report Shocked
 Entire Community.
Advertiser Bureau.

AdVertfser Bureau,
 Mobile, Ala, Aug. 10. Mobile lovers of good things. espe- cially the good things of this earth and the deep blue sea. were given a profound shock this morning. It was mooted around that Mine /lst Charles Frederic, keeper Of the South End Inn. on the famed Mobile Bay She'll road. had dropped dead The news was an undeniable shock to the large number of friers1s of the large sized host. who is known throagnout the United States. It was a glad re- Iief to know when aduery was sent the rumor. Captain Charlie replying by saying: Don't Kill me yet. How CT whero the rumor originated could no. oe iesfned