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Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-23
TENNESSEE

CONVICTION, Tenn, Oct 22.-While
trying to arrest James P. Strong, a ma
Mac, who escaped from the Bolivar state
asylum about a month ago, Deputy
Sheriff Charles M. Webb of Atoka was
killed and Deputy Sheriff Louis Ogilvie
of this city dangerously wounded.
The officers attempted to force their
way into the room in which the insane
man had barricaded himself and Strong
fired At last reports he was still barri-
caded in the room and defied arrest.
MEMPHIS-With Theodore Roosevelt,
president" printed on the side, bale
Of cotton has been shipped direct to King
Edward. The shipment will be entirely
by water to docks on the Thames, Lon
don.
President Roosevelt pulled the lever
that compressed the cotton when he
landed here recently.
KNOXVILLE-The Masons of this city
will hold special meeting here to take
steps to build a Masonic temple in
Knoxville 1t is thought that the plan
for the building and the committee named
to purchase the lot will be named at the
meeting of the lodge. The lodge funds
are in good condition and 1t is likely that
the Masonic order will have home of
it's own before long.
NASHVILLE-The Federal grand jury
returned an indictment against Joseph w.
Dillin, former surveyor of customs at
this port, charging him with embezzling
$4,000. Immediately following the return
of the indictment in court, a capias was
issued for Dillin and he was arrested.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-23
SOCIALIST SINCLAIR is
DISCHARGED BY VANDERIL 7

+ NEW YORK, Oct. 22.-Upton Sim i,
+ clair, professional Socialist and Z
+ author of "The Jungle" is not !.
! popular in Newport. Sinclair is I
/ engaged in writing novels on his I.
!. peculiar views as to the distribu- !.
I. tion of wealth. Three novels from !
!. his pen will soon clog the presses +
!. Of publishing house. and IN order 7
!. to obtain color for one OF them he !
!. intended to invade Newport. The I
i Socialist hit upon the scheme of 4
!. enlisting on Howard Gould's yacht, 4
i the Niagara. as a steward. After !
]. few days spent aboard the yacht {
!. he resigned and took a place as 4
+ servant in the Breakers, the home !
I. of Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt, sr. !
J. Ore of Snclairs fellow servants I
( noticed that every night before re- !
i tirirg the young man filled the I
+ pages of a notebook with observa- 4
i. tions made during the day. This \
i. he reported to headquarters and 4
4 Sinclair was summarily elected. !
i Sinclair says he was ready to !
4 leave, inasmuch as he already had :.
i absorbed the salient features OF !
i Newport culture.
i 4 i Il I. i 4. 4 I. 4 + + !. 4. i J. y i ,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-23
KENTUCKY


LEXINGTON, KY, Oct. 22.-Wanted at
the bedside of her dying sister at Nell
sonville, Ohio, the police of this city are
searching for Jennie Lee, who Is some
where in this city or Louisville. She can
not be located. Chief Of Police Reagan
hopes to find Miss Lee to send her home
by an early train tomorrow.
OWENSBORO-Death almost instant
from swallowing a candle moth is the
fate that befell 10-year-old Jesse Moore,
son of George Moore, of the Whitesvile
section. The moth passed into the boy s
windpipe, and although a physician was
in the house at the time the effects were
SO rapid and fatal that he could do moth
ing to save the child's life.
LEXINGTON-Secret Rouse of the
state racing commission arrived here to
attend the called meeting for the purpose
of considering the application of the La
tonia Jockey club for the racing dates
forfeited by the Louisville Jockey club.
1t is not known how the members of the
commission stand on the proposition. but
it is believed they will refuse Latonia the
additional dates asked for.
ASHLAND-Mistak strychnine for
headache powders Lynn Percival found
death at his home near lockwood, Ohio.
Samuel Cardigan of Cannonsburg was
instantly killed by the accidental dis
charge of his shotgun while rabbit hunt
ing near that town Saturday
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-23
RHODE ISLAND


PROVIDENCE, r. l., ct. 22.-John d.
Rockefeller was called in the police court
here by Judge Wright. There had been
no response of any person having been
apprehended for fast driving of an au-
tonobile, playing golf on Sunday, or sur
reptitiously raising tlie price Of kerosene.
and the court room toungers and loafers
were all agog to know why the man of
millions had fallen into the local police
trap. But this John d. Rockefeller proved
to be a brava. He was under arrest for
reVeling on Dime street. and was fined
$40 and costs. John had not the wealth,
in fact, hardly any of the commodity
largely owned by the other John.
NEWPORT-The body of an elderly
woman, who, 1t is believed, fell or jumped
from one of the sound steamers, was
found ON the jamestown shore. opposite
Newport. 1t had evidently been washed
up only a few hours before.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-23
MARYLAND

CUMBERLAND, Md, Oct. 22.-The jury
in the case of Jacob Miller. who sued the
town of Homecoming for $4,000 damages
for injuries alleged to have been received
by the authorities permitting a street car
rail to stand several inches above the
pavement, awarded Mr.. Miller $780,
WILLIAMSPORT = Jacob Teach of
Pinesburg died of heart failure, aged 69
years. He was a Union soldier and had
beer engaged In farming for years. He
leaves a widow and twelve children, all
residents of this district,
OAKLAND-The cornerstone of the new
courthouse here was laid with Masonic
ceremony. Former Senator wellington
delivered the address, The ceremony was
in charge Of Oakland lodge, No. 1872. of
Masons, assisted by members of the fra
ternity from Terra Alta, Keyser and
Piedmont, w. Va. and from Cumberland
and the towns of the George Creek re-
gion. knights of Pythias were inattend-
ance.
CUMBERLAND-Ex- David e.
Dick, Republican candidate for the house
of delegates from Allegany county, says
that If elected he will be candidate
for speaker, of the house. He advocates
several strict mining laws, new system
Of smithing for the miners, pay for what
is now known in>the mines as dead work,
the extension of the weekly and bi-weelSly
pay system and an eight-hour day.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-23
OHIO

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. ga man
with a penchant for female wearing ap-
parel is being sought by the police for
Job done in broad daylight. The victim
of the robbery is Mrs. c. l.. Cooper, $50
Theresa street, N. e. While attending
church man pried open {. front window
and ransacked the house. His flunder
consisted of three celluloid combsIa pair
of French heeled shoes and woman s
jacket.
three days from scaldlng water which he
had poured down his throat. Joseph, in
fant son of Joseph Sohel, died. The child
had been crawling about the floor and
saw a kettle. of water boiling on the
stove. He raised up, took the spout in
his mouth and tilted 1t over.
NDUSKY-Although for twenty-three
years less than sixty miles away, Mrs
Maggie Herber Heinish had not visited
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs Matt HerbeI
of Huron, until a few days ago. Mr.. and
Mrs Herber had long thought their
daughter dead. When 16 years old
Maggie Herber ran away from home and
went to Cleveland. where she secured
employment. She grew to womanhood
and married Charles Heinish, butcher
who. secured employment in Sandusky
several weeks ago.
COLUMBUS = Singleton Walton. who
was employed at the Carnegie steel plant
In this city, fell fifty feet from the cupola
of the furnace. He landed on his feet
with such terrific force that his neck was
broken and his eyes were driven from
their sockets.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-23
MASSACHUSETTS


WOLLASTON, Mass Oct 22.-Mlss
Mabel H. Lumbert, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Henry c. Lumbert of Hyannisport.
and C. W. Magathlin, druggist Of Hy-
annis, were married here at the residence
of the Rev H. C. Megathlin, brother of
, the groom.
ATTLEBORO-C. E. Atcheson, veteran
OF the Civil War and an inmate Of a
western soldiers home, is here looktng
for daughter he has not seen or heard
from in twelve years He says that the
girl and her mother formerly resided in
Attleboro, and that he lost all clew TO
their whereabouts som years ago,
WORCESTER - On account OF Nc
chanics' hall being engaged the Whitney
rally will be held in horticultural hall,
william l. Mclaughlin. chairman OF the
Democratic city COMMITTEES, will call the
meeting to order and Mayor John T. Dug
gan will preside.
WEST SPRINGFIELD--John w. Pheian
CT Granville and Abel Fl. Catkins Of East
Longmeadow were nominated for repre-
sentatlves st the Democratic representa-
tive convention of the Second Hampden
district In the West sprnEfield town hall.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-23
IOWA

WATERLOO, Iowa, Oct. 22.-Blanch
Hollenhors was divorced from John B.
Holler hors. The hearing was the short
est on record. Only four questions were
asked the plaintiff. who was the only wit
ness. The husband is serving three years
in the pen on a confession Of padding the
Great Western pay rolls.
IOWA CITY-Dr William Gibbons of
Keol1uk, Iowa. is dead Blood poisoning,
due to scratch or the nose, was fatal.
He was 26, and unmarried DR.. Gibbons
was a graduate of the College Of Physi-
clans and Surgeons of Chicago.
DUBUQUE--A reign of terror existed
at the Trappist monastery and among the
farmers in that neighborhood over the
supposed prevalence of rabies Last week
a dog belonging to~a farmer near Cen
tralia went mad ard bit four other dogs,
which ran wild among cattle, horses and
hogs for days before finally being killed.
DES MOINES-Hundreds of Iowa Odd
Fellows and Daughters of Rebekah were
in the city when the grand encampment
and the Rebekahs convened at the first
business session of the 1sv, state conven-
tion.
CHARLES CITY-This town may have
a sugar beet factory before long. Wav-
erly parties have submitted proposition
to the Charles City Commercial club to
establish factory which will cost S500000.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-23
MINNESOTA

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Oct. 22.-The resig-
nation of Harry ]. Horn as general man.
ager of the Northern Pacific railroad and
the appointment of George T. Slade, SON.
in-law of ]. ]. Hill, to succeed him were
officially announced.
FAIRMOUNT-W. w. Ward mayor OF
this city, is missing. Four or five weeks
ago he went to st. Paul and three weeks
ago left that city, saying he was going to
return to Fairmount. Since then moth
ing has been heard of him. His wife
went to St. Paul. Chicago, and Peoria,
his former home, to search for him, but
found no trace of him. There is no
known reason why he should voluntarily
disappear and friends fear he has met
with foul play.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-23
FARMER CUTS BIG SNAKE
FROM AROUND HIS BODY

+ DECATUR, Ala. Oct. 22.--J. A.
+ Mordant, farmer residing near
+ Jorpa, came very near losing his
+ life the other day, so he says, IN
|. an encounter with a coachwhlp
!. snake OF mammoth size.
+ Mr.. Mrrdant says he was return
I ing home from Joppa when ne
!. was attacked by the snake, which
+ quickly wound iaself around his
!. body and would have pressed the
+ life out tf him had 1t not been that
!. he succeeded in getting his pocket
|. knife out and cutting the snake SO
I. badly that 1t released its hold on
1. him. He then killed the snake
1. with a stick of wood.
|. He says that the snake meas
!. urad fifteen feet in length ana
/. weighed thirty-five pounds. Sew
|. eral of Mr.. Mordant's neighbors
/. say that they saw the snake and
!. corroborate Mr.. Mordant In his
Z statement regarding the snake and
+ the encounter with It,
!. 4 j. + j. 4. + 4. 4 i 4. i = 4 i y y y
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-23
WEST VIRGINIA

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Oct.22-Before
Gen. Edwin L. Boggs private secretary of
the governor, Hon. Ira e. Robinson of
Grafton took the oath as a member of
the supreme counrt of appeals of West
Virginia and is now the successor OF
Judge John M. Sanders of Bluefleld
ELKINS-With pledge in his pocket
TO drink no more for five years, Charles
W. Weikel of Baltimore died at the Ran
dolph hotel. Weikel had been drinking
heavily and had swore off for five years
The sudden cessation affected his heart
A coroner's jury decided death was due
to heart failure, caused by cigarettes and
intoxicants.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-23
OF THE LATE NEWS FROM YOUR OLD HOME STATE
NEW HAMPSHIRE

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Oct. 22.-Miss
Hattie M. Chandler. daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter G. Chandler, and Harry y.
Chisenson were married at the home Of
the BRIDES parents. They were unat-
tended. After wedding tour they will
reside in this city.
KEENE-At the home of the brides
parents Miss Charlotte Whitcomb and
John Joslin Colony we're married by the
Rev. Arthur w. Bailey. pastor of the
First Congregational church. On account
Of the death of the groom's mother Mrs.
Horatio Colony, which occurred q few
days ago, the wedding was quiet and
hundreds of invitations which had been
sent out were recalled. The couple were
unattended ard will reside with the
grooms father on West street.
NAsHUA-Henry Haslxins. 65 Arlington
street, a Boston & Maine fireman, is in
serious condition at the hospital here
because of injuries he received at Eppin6.
While leaning out of his cab the door Of
passing freight train fell outward,
striking him.
| DOvER-The Hon. J. Frank seavey in
an interview, stated that he is not cut
for the mayoralty this year, and that
under no circumstances is he likely to be
the party's candidate. Inability to spare
the time from his business interests is
the principal reason for Mr.. Seavey's de-
clining to be his party's candidate this
year. This will render the situation more
puzzling than ever to the Republicans,
who have been talking no one but Mr..
Seavey for mayor for several months
| past.
LACONIA-On the second day Of the
preachers meeting of the Concord dis
trict Methodist Episcopal church here, an.
entertaining program was presented, in
cluding an address by the Rev. J. %.
Robbins, d. D., Of The Weirs, on ''Polit-
ical Reform" Mr.. Robbins In his ad-
dress discussed political reform In New
Hampshire.
| LACONIA--A two days session of the
Methodist clergymen Of the Concord dis
| trict of the New Hampshire conference
will begin in this city under the super
vision of Rev. G. NJ Curl, presiding elder
of the Concord district. Important mat
ters include temperance and political re-
| form.
NASHUA-The annual meeting OF the
Pennichuck water works here was
marked BIZ the retirement of Harry M.
Hobson from the board of directors. The
vacancy caused by his retirement was
filled by the election of Harry w. RAMS
dell. Directors elected were: Daniel W.
Lakeman, John +. Stark, George f. An
drews, James H. Tolles and Harry w
Ramsdell. Harry M Hobson was elected
| treasurer and James H. Tolles clerk.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-23
LOUISIANA


ANTE, La, Oct. 22.-Vinzenzo zimar-
do, a truck farmer, has been arrested,
charged with being party to the kid
naping and murder of 8-year-oid Walter
Lamana at New Orleans last June. 1t
is claimed that correspondence has been
found between him and other Italians
who were implicated in the crime.
sHREVEPORT-With the program to-
day the second annual State Fair of
Louisiana came to a close. The fair was
a success In every way. Pleasant weather
prevailed throughout the nine days of
the fair.
CROWLEY-A party of officials of the
Texas & Pacific and Opelousas, Gulf &
Northeastern visited Crowley in the pri-
vate car of General Manager Thorn. The
purpose of the visit was to inspect the
line of the oh Gee and look over the
country through which 1t passes.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-23
NEW YORK


All former residents OF New York state
are cordially invited to the meeting OF
the New York society at Burbank hall,
SAG South Main street, tonight at .
o'clock Refreshments and q fine pro-
gram of entertainment will be provided.
Dancing.
BATH, Oct. 22.-The death of Mrs.
Joseph Morrison, reported to have been
due to heart failure, brought on by an
anesthesthetic administered by DR.. Has
son in the dental office Of DR.. b. M. st.
John of this village, was due, 1t Is now
stated to an overdose of cocaine taken
by the woman before she went to the
dentist.
oLEAN--A faction, not satisfied with
the nomination of George Carter for
mayor by the Republicans of this city,
have nominated W. H. Vaudeville, an
insurance man, for mayor.
CANONsBURG-John Wright, white, %
years old, narrowly escaped death at
the hands of a mob and Mrs. Joseph III.
Richards and her daughter Edna, 10 years
old, are In a serious condition from In
juries inflicted by Wright, when, 1t Is
alleged, he attempted to assault the
young girl. :.
Wright was taken to the county jail
at Washington, Pa, under heavy
guard.
ALBANY-Articles of incorporation of
the Osborne Memorial association of
Auburn were filed with the secretary OF
state. The objects of the association are
to promote the educational and literary
work of the Womans Educational and
Industrial union of Auburn and improve
the moral and mental condition of the
worl1ingmen and women Of that city.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-23
ILLINOIS

CHICAGO, Oct 22.-Llewellyn Mason.
aged 81. said to be the Oldest conductor
II years of service on the Chicago 4
Alton railroad system, died yesterday at
his residence Mr.. Mason began work on
the Alton as a conductor thirty-six years
ago, and continued in service until s.rick-
on by pneumonia two years ago while on
his run For many years Mr.. Mason s
"rup'' was on the limited train between
Chicago and st. Louis.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-23
KANSAS


ARKANSAS CITY, Kas., Oct. PA. D.
Davidson, an oil contractor, well known
in the southwest, was found dead in his
room in local hotel He had swallowed
laudanum with suicidal intent, and left
note saying he was in financial straits
and he believed his mind was failing
family.
HUTCHINSON-Th corner stone of the
new Elks' home was laid In the presence
of several thousand people, 200 being
members of the lodge. This is the be-
ginning of work on the $4,000 building.
Rev. c. Ii. Rogers chaplain of the lodge,
delivered the address.
SALINA-Orders have been issued by
Mayor Hills to close the bars in all lodge
rooms here where intoxicating liquors
have been sold to the members. The
different lodges have been notified and II
is said that all will obey at once.
Two hundred and fifty Shriners and
their wives are the guests of Isis temple,
Order of the Mystic Shrine, representing
the entire western and northern parts OF
the state. For the play at Convention hall
700 seats have been reserved for the Wis
itors, and after the performance the day
will close with a banquet at Masonic
temple and ball at BullSley hail. The
visiting women were taken over the city
| OLATHE-J. B.. Mahaffie, known
throughout this county as "Uncle Beat
| tie," died at his home here. He was 81
| years old last April and had been g
resident of this county fifty years.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-23
WISCONSIN

I. MILWAUKEE, Oct 22.-Former Banker
Cogshlll Of Seymour, Wis, pleaded guilty
in the federal court today to having lost
$40 900 OF the banks funds in wheat spec
ulation in Chicago. He was sentenced TO
Ave years imprisonment in the federal
peniter tiary at Fort Leavenworth, Kas.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-23
why Colds Are Dangerous

If YOU would be immune from disease
keep the system healthy. Each success
sive cold weakens the constitution and
renders infectious diseases more liable.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy will cure
your cold promptly and restore the sys-
TEN to its normal condition.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-23

The Servant Problem Solved
A Heral1 want ad will supply your neees.
r,,ractT corornunication between the employer
ana the worker. Cost a mere trthe Rates
4 lines times Csc. Phone Homo Herald,
Sunset ssPresu H.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-23
NEW JERSEY

, EGG HARBOR CITY, N. j.. Oct. o.
The proposed milk trust that was to
have been formed by local milk dealers
haT collapsed, ard those dealers who
were instrumental in its organization are
again selling the lacteal at cents a
quart. At a meeting of the dealers many
refused to raise the price, and the result
was that those who did raise lost their
customers to those who kept down to the
old price.
| BRIDGETON-wor came of the death
| of Mrs. Matilda Hyatt of this city at
Wildwood. Mrs Hyatt had conducted a
| hotel in Bridgeton,. but went down to
Wildwood at the beginning of the sum-
mer. She had been Ill with typhoid fever
and pleurisy about month. She Is sur
vived by her husband Frank Hyatt, and
two sons.
SEwELL-The social event of the sea-
son occurred here when, in the presence
of over a hundred guests, Miss Mabel
| Deppe, only daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Deppe, became the bride of Will
liam c. Geist of Gloucester City. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. l.. Jud-
son Westfall of Wilmington, Del. Miss
Hazel Olden of Philadelphia was brides
maid, and Rogers Silvia, also of Phila-
delphia, was best man. Miss Adelaide
Carroll of Glassboro played the wedding
march. A wedding supper was served
during which the Blackwood orchestra
furnished music.
GLOUCESTER CITY-Mr. and Mrs
Herman Strum celebrated the golden an
niversary of their wedding at their home
on Mercer street, and several score OF
| guests were present, including the mem
bers of the German Lutheran church.
TRENTON-Mrs. Mary Ashton, SO years
Of age, died here. She was the mother
| Of Miss Mary Ashton, the famous mis-
sion worker, who supported six mission
aries when an injury sustained in fall
kept her from going to the heather field
/ Governor Stokes announced the appoint
ment Of Louis Holler of Camden as an
II spector for the state department OF
labor.
/ ATLANTIC NCITY-The city ordered a
gas bill fo- cents paid. 1t is the small
est city warrant the. has ever been pre-
sented.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-23

FREMoNT-Casper Graber, prominent
German resident of this city, died at his
home at the age Of sc. He was born at
Nauha.m, Prussia, and served In the
Franco -Prusrian war with great credit.
He came to this country thirty years ago.
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Mem York Is the Turbine of the Nation

NIANAMAkERS * at the Center Of Energy in New York City.
" 1t was neither speculation nor guess-wOrk that planted this
great Retail Institution here at AStor Place. Away back i'm 1862
a. r. Stewart saw that midway between the great City of
Brooklyn, and the beautiful suburban towns Of New Jersey, on
the Island Of Manhattan, was the location for The National store.
ThirtyfOur years later. when the opportunity anne for John
Wanamakcr to buy this historic store, a study of the translOrta-
tNn map proved concIusiveIy that \stor Place was the Transit
Center of Manhattan, and that no spot ON the Island was so easy
to reach from SO many different residential ccnterS.. as that ON
which the Old Stewart Store stood.
.Afterward came the Subway, making WANAMAKERS Just half
the former time-disance from Harlem and all the Northern City.
Then came the surface cars. over the Williamsburg bridge. from
Brooklyn. right to the Wanamaker doors. Soon the McAdoo
Subway coming up Ninth Street. from HObOkcn. will bring the
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NantlerhOOr-

Miss Estelle Despard, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Douglas Despard. and william
Birkbeck vanderhoof were married yester-
day afternoon At the Church Of the Divine
Paternity. The bride was dressed in white
satin. trimmed with a profusion of lace and
wore a veil OF old lace. an heirloom in the
family. The maid OF honor and bridesmaids
were attired in pink and white lace. Miss
Iisrie Despard. sister OF the bride. was maid
OF honor. and the bridesmaids we're the
Misses Margaret Despard, Julie Crist Del
monico. Leslie. Gordon, Hazel Ramacciotti,
Douglas Despard acted NJ best man, and Gle
ment Despard. Arthur Sawyer, Cha rles 7.
Barnes. Frederick y. LanRan. Herbert l..
Holly and Arthur Babson we're the ushers.
After the which was performed
by the Rev. Frank Oliver Hall. there was a
reception at the home Of the brides parents,
ZOE West Seyenty-third street.