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Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-20
TWENTY CHINESE
ARE VICTIMS OF THE
FLOOD AT ORoVlLLE
BY Associated Press.

SACRAMENTO, March ia special
dispatch to the Union from Oroville
says:
1t is estimated that the loss occa-
stoned by the flood in Oroville will not
be less than $650,OO0. The water is
now falling as far as Montgomery
street. All the business houses on this
street are under six feet of water and
the individual losses range all the way
from $4,000 to $4,000. No person is
allowed in the, business district without
pass from the proper authorities.
A telephone office has been estab-
llshed in the second story of the Union
hotel, and this is the only method of
communication with the outside world.
A rescue party is taking out the
twenty Chinese who were drowned in
Chinatown, although there is eight feet
of water in this part of the city.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-20
.INOIANA MILL
WORKERS STRIKE
Eight Hundred Walk Out at Hammond,
Tying Up Large Establish
ment-Higher Wages
Demanded
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
HAMMOND Ind, March 19,-All the
employees of the mills of the Republic
Iron and Steel company at East Chi
cago struck today for higher wages.
Eight hundred men walked out and
completely tied up the establishment.
The men have been receiving an aver
age of $1.75 a day and demand 80.
superintendent Grove said today that
the plant would be closed indefinitely
before the increase would be allowed.
The strikers, who are unOrganized as
far as unions are concerned assert
that If their demands are not conceded
by tonight the men in the Interstate
and Inland Steel companies works
would also go out. Each of these es-
Establishments employ about the same
number of men as the Republic COM
pany.
No disorder has occurred but the
mills are guarded by large number OF
special policemen.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-20
TRAINS TIED Up
IN SACRAMENTO
CONTINUED from Page one)

was capsized and seven were drowned.
They were Mrs. j. Hogue and one
child, Mrs. j. f. Dallas and two chill
dren, Mrs. Legallay and Stella Legal
lay.
A relief train from Chico with boats,
clothing and provisions was dispatched
over the Northern Electric road, reach
ing the scene after some difficulty. The
work of rescue continues. Fifty people
are yet on the island and there is
much suffering among women and chill
dren.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-20
HELIC0N HALL FIRE
MAY BE EXPLAINED
By Associated Press.

NEW YORK. March 19.-Upton Sim
clair, whose cooperative colony house,
Helicon hall, near Englewood, N. j.
was destroyed by fire early Saturday
morning, admits that three weeks ago
enough dynamite was found in the cell
lar of the building to have blown the
structure to fragments.
This statement, taken in conjunction
with the finding of piece of the ex-
plosive alongside the wreck of the boil
ers on Saturday afternoon, has spurred
the authorities to more vigorous efforts
on the theory OF incendiarism.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-20
IMMENSE LANDSLIDE AT
LOGAN'S QUARRY STOPS
ALL RAILWAY TRAFFIC
By Associated Press.

SALINAS, March 19.-News has just
been received to the effect that an eX-
tensive landslide nearly half a mile
in extent, occurred yesterday evening
at Logan's quarry, about fifteen miles
north of Salinas, covering the railroad
track to depth of twenty feet.
1t seemed as though the mountain
side, loosened by heavy rains, slid
down. All trains north or southbound
are held up.
Gangs are working clearing the track
but it may be two days before trains
will be running regularly.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-20
FLAMES DESTROY
TOWN IN OREGON
By Associated Press.

BAKER CITY, Ore, March ia
special TO the Democrat from North
Powder, twenty-six miles northwest Of
here on the main line Of the Oregon
Railway & Navigation company says
that the town Is burning and liable to
be entirelv consumed.
The North Powder hotel, the livery
barn. opera house and the Livingstone
saloon are In flames and 1t is expected
that the depot will go.
There is water but no hose and no Or
ganized fire department.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-20
River Still Rising
| RY ssociated Press.

REDDING, Cal, March 19.-The Sac
ramento river is at the seventeen and
one-half foot mark, or two feeet higher
than yesterday morning, and is still
rising. Many bridges in the county
have been swept away and only one of
the seven mail stages out of Redding
can go through. The rain continues.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-20
Create Scene at Funeral
By Associated Press.

NANTES. France, March 19.-Violent
harangues were de-
liyered at the funeral of the victims of
the collision March 16 between the
striking stevedores and gendarmes and
police, but there was no disorder. The
strike of stevedores is now complete.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-20
AUGUSTA NEWSPAPER
OFFICE DESTROYED
Rv Associated Press.

AUGUSTA, Ca, March 19-Fire
which originated early today in the job
printing department Of the Augusta
Chronicle, ruined the office Of the
Chronicle and of the Western Union
Telegraph company and union ticket
office.
Eight linotype machines In the
Chronicle Office were wrecked and the
presses badly damaged.
The losses are estimated at $4,000 to
100000, with partial insurance.
The Chronicle was able to print q
four-page paper from the Herald office
at 10 o'clock this morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-20
Two Reported Drowned
~ Associated Press.

BY AsSOCIdleu TIess.
STOCKTON, Cal, March ia re-
port came here tonight from Venice
island, in the San Joaquin river, that
two persons were drowned there this
evening, Mrs. Maud Menefee and
George Eastman, who were passengers
on launch and fell from small boat
while making a landing.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-20
Many Soldiers conscrlpted

BY ASsOCIHttu IIVaa'
MOBILE, Ala, March 19,-The
steamer Mercator arrived today from
Puerto Cortez, Honduras. four days
out, and reports that within the past
two weeks the Honduras government
has eonseripted all men at that place.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-20
Clerk Sent to Prison

WASHINGTON, March ia SEN
tence of one year and one day in the
penitentiary was today imposed by
Justice Barnard upon James M. Boyd,
formerly disbursing clerk of the Pub,
lie Health and Marine hospital service,
who was indicted upon a charge of haV-
ing fraudulently obtained about $1,000
from the government.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-20
DEATHS OF THE DAY
Brig. Gen. John Moore

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, March 19.-Brig.
Gen. John Moore, u. S. A., retired,
former surgeon general of the army,
died yesterday, aged 81 Gen. Moore
served at the head of the medical
corps of the army from 1886 to 1890.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-20
Seven killed. MANY Injured

HARDIN, March 19,--As az result of
collision today between a passenger
station seven persons were killed and
thirty-tiYe injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-20
COUNT LAMSDORFF
DIES AT SAN RENO

BY Associated Press.
SAN RENO, italy, March 19.-Count
Vladimir Lamsdorff, the former Rus
sian minister of foreign affairs, died
here this evening at 11:15.
Paul Lamsdorff, a nephew of the de-
ceased statesman, and representing
the Lamsdorff family, was present at
his uncle's death.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-20
MOTHER AND BABY
VICTIMS OF NEGRO
IN Assoeiated Press.

BY AssocIated Press.
CARTERsVILLE, Ca, March 19.-
Mrs. James Tolbert, wife of former
Mayor Tolbert of Fairmount, was
brutally assaulted and her 2-months-
old baby was murdered by negro at
their home last evening.
Posses are in pursuit.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-20
NEBRASKA BANK
CLOSES ITS DOORS
Rv Associated Press.

LINCOLN, Neb., March l9.-The Citi-
zens State bank OF Firth, this county,
was closed today by order of the state
banking board.
The bank was capitalized for $4,000
and had deposits of 100000. Cashier
Crandall has been missing since last
Thursday
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-20
HIq ship Blown Over
By Associated Press.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, March TO-
The Danish training ship Viking was
blown over during storm in ship
building yards here today. She had
400 workmen on board at the time. Ten
of them were injured, but no lives were
lost.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-20
LlberaIs' Efforts Fall

LISBON, March 19-The efforts of
the Liberals for freedom of speech and
press has been unaYailing. The new
bill today was adopted by
the chamber of deputies by SO TO 3S.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-20
BAILEY
ALOR|CH DEAD
Famous Author Expires at His Home
In Boston-Falls to Rally
from a Surgical oper-
alton
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
BOSTON, March 19.-Thomas Bailey
Aldrich, the author, died at his home in
this city today.
He failed to rally from a surgical
operation performed about a month
ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-20
n..,u nne 4.nnOMo auININT,,

That is LAXATIVE BROMo Quinine
similarly named remedies sometimes de-
ceive. fhe first and original Cold Tab
let As a WHITE PACKAGE with black
and red lettering, and bears the sigma
ture OF ID. w. GROVE. 25c.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-20

in periods of excitement about public
questions that his attention is diverted
to political matters. Public opinion is
dormant in great cities unless aroused
by some crisis in the affairs Of the
municipality, state or nation. After a
period Of feverish and passionate activ-
ity the people settle down again to the
normal conditions with less interest in
public affairs than in those which per-
tain Immediately to their welfare. In
the city there is no neighborhood. The
citizen rarely knows who lives on his
street or the occupants of the other
apartments in his apartment house.
I'm the country, however" continued
the senator, the circle of the citizen
enlarges with his activities and he be-
comes socially and politically we'll
known, first in the town, then the
county, and afterward the district; but
he must be somebody and do something
which raises him above the average in
order to receive recognition as a leader.
Happily for our Institutions politics in
these rural communities is not the
spasmodic and often wild sentiment or
craze of the hour, but It is the
thought and the pursuit of every one
all the year around. The newspapers
are not read for the stock market or
telegraphic news or cablegrams. but
for editorials, transactions of conven-
tions and speeches of public men.
Magazines are on the table of the
sitting room not for ornament but toI
read. The lecture hall takes the place
Of the theater, and there the greatest
questions of religion, politics and So
GEOLOGY are discussed. The interval be-
tween the morning and afternoon SER
vice on Sunday is utilized as a sort Of
Chautauqua for the interchange of
views, and they promote general educa-
ton"
Nearing the century mark, still hale
and hearty, DR.. William Starr, Wash
ington's oldest citizen, is an interesting
character. Dr. Starr was born at Bull
Run, Va, october IA, 1907 lie says lie
has always lived close to nature, never
used liquor or tobacco and medicine
only from roots and herbs. He fought
with Jackson in Florida, with Taylor
in Mexico and in the confederacy in i
1861. He received sixteen wounds, two
from bullets, thirteen sword cuts and
one from an Indian arrow. EARLY tol
bed and early to rise" is a rule which
the doctor has followed through life. |
"My mode of life from early boyhood
has been in accordance with natures
laws" he said the other day, land L am
this day in perfect health. 1 have not
lost meal on account of sickness in |
years 1 have taken regular
exercise in all those years, and no
medicine other than my own"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-20
Enter Judge Yeomans

Some time in the afternoon, usually
about O'Clock, entered former Com
missioner Yeomans of the interstate
commerce commission. Tall and portly
and wearing whiskers la Uncle Sam,
Judge Yeomans was a figure to attract
attention. Invariably he would take
his stand by the chair of honor occu-
pied by Senator Pugh. and soon stories
and "reminiscences would be exchanged
at a rapid rate.
Such conversation naturally drew q
group of interested auditors. About
o'clock the tall frame of Col. J. E. Min
netree would be seen approaching. Col.
Minnetree. aside from being a most de-
lightful southern gentleman of the old
school, was a most distinguished look
ing man, with long, white beard. In
the vicinity of the other two he would
take his position, and a mint mash or
mint julep, sometimes, but rarely,
"rickey," would be consumed, the GUS
tomary greetings being first exchanged.
Then the group would dissolve and dis
appear before the rush which crowds
the place from half past 4 to o'clock.
AS said, Senator Pugh was So; Judge
Yeoman and Col. Minnetree were in
their COS. All had had distinguished
careers. OF the three it would be eX
pected that the latter two would out
live the venerable senator, but the
reverse was true. First to go was the
kindly commissioner who died four or
five months ago. Then followed the
gallant and courtly colonel, and finally
the distinguished veteran. There still
remain several of the old group, but
the places of those who have gone will
be hard to fill.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-20

Another character almost as well
known to men about town" has also
passed away. big John" is dead. To
patrons of Harvey's, where steamed
oysters first made their appearance,
the loss of big John" is irreparable.
Despite his bigness he was nimble and
light of foot and when pleased could
wait upon the table with unexcelled
deftness. However, to get the best
from him one had to be properly intro
duced and vouched for by one of his
regular patrons. After that everything
was easy, and all that was necessary
was to call him on the telephone and
say: John, will be down for dinner
at such a time with two friends" The
rest could be safely left to him, for he
knew his patrons tastes and the ex-
tent of their means, and prepared the
meal accordingly. For more than
thirty years he had been connected
with the establishment, and during
that time had served many prominent
men. His tips" aggregated a con-
siderable sum daily and he left quito a
comfortable fortune.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-20

Deserved praise is DelnB given TO ~.
]. Cantwell, secretary of the National
Association of Letter Carriers and
editor of the Postal Record, the organ
of the association, for the increase in
the salaries of the letter carriers
throughout the country provided in the
recent postal appropriation bill. Mr..
Cantwell is probably more favorably
known to the letter carriers of the
United States than any other one man.
He has been in the service of the asso-
citation for many years.
The letter carriers have been trying
to get their salaries raised for a long
time. One president of the association
raised a considerable sum of money and
undertook to lobby a bill through the
house of representatives. His lobby
lists were dead ones and he failed to
accomplish anything except to excite
scandal Another president undertook
to defeat for reelection members of
congress who opposed the increase in
salaries. His administration also
proved a failure. Since then the letter
carriers have relied upon appealing to
the sense of justice possessed by the
members of the postotfice committees,
and their efforts were crowned with
success. Mr.. Cantwell has practically
devoted his life to the service of the
letter carriers, and some years ago his
health failed and he was given six
months leave of absence with pay and
expenses. He recuperated, resumed his
desk and has since done much to ad-
vance the cause of the letter carriers.
Having known the chairmen of the
postoffice committees, the postal author.
tiles and the officials of the Letter Car
riers' association for number of years
your correspondent does not hesitate
to say that the course of the Letter Car.
riers' association is one worthy to be
| followed by similar organizations ap,
pealing to congress. They presented
their matter in an open and digniheC
manner with the appreciation of the,l
superior officers, and congress gave
them what they We're justly entitled L
have.
"The difficulties which surround {
country boy who aspires not only tC
business success but to a polltica
career are greater than those which
meet the son Of the city," said Senator
Depew Of New York before leaving
Washington for a short stay in Florida
This Is peculiarly the case wher'
political distinction Is desired. Th'
man OF the town is absorbed in the no
competitions of his vocation, Thl
theater. club and other social diver
lsions claim his spare time. 1t is onl!
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-10-26

This cool weather causes ones
thoughts to turn towards ''pos-
sum and taters." We wonder if
they have such delicacies in
Springfield, I'll We suppose not,
for we haven't heard a word
from the Forum on the subject.
Nashville, Tenn, Globe.
We have plenty of eaters" up
here, but seldom any "possum"
is seen. The eoitor of the Globe
is not to be wondered at for so
ably editing his creamy journal.
If he is surrounded by so superb
dish, occasionally. as 'possum
and taters.'' Brother Battle may
send us mess.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-10-26

Neck pheasants. There is field
of twenty acres that seems to be
alive with these. Five thousand
of these birds have been shipped
from the farm this year and Still
there are $500 left there. Most
counties in the state have had
three to five shipments of these
birds and all counties have mad at
least one shipment. Three to
six pairs of birds go into a snip
ment.
There are some wild turkeys
on the farm, twenty five of them
There was start with a gobler
and one hen, and the twenty five
is the showing after two seasons.
These birds run at large over the
farm, though all of them have
one wing clipped.
Or Whssisr's PoIItIosi Record.
AS republican politician DR..
Wheeler ranks high and is fac.
tor in state and local politics
He has worked hard for the
party and always, under normal
conditions, brought his end of
the work out victorious.
He has served as mayor of Au-
bu n for several consecutive terms
and occupied other lofty places
in the gift OF the people.
He is a man Of pleasing dispo-
sition, affable and congenial.
The Republican party is think
ing very favo~ably of him for
their candidate for Sheriff of this
county. the election of which Of
fee does not occur for 3 years to
come. But as years, in pelitics
roll by ere you are aware, to look
over the field SO early is not pre-.
mature, but timely. and, so far as
a man forthat place is concerned
DR.. Wheeler is the best man and
the surest winner in the Bounty.
He is a man who never stoops
to things unbecoming a gentle
man and has the united support
of the county and state.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-10-26
Night School.

Has been opened at Ambidex-
ter. Tuition; 3 nights per week
$1.5o per month; 5 nights per
week, $500 per month. Open
to old and young.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-10-26

A conspicuous sign in a saloon
at Clinton. H., reads: mo
minors allowed This is a time
Iy thing, and every saloon in the
state should have similar signs,
with the sabjoined word, women.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-10-26

The Gath U. S. Regulars, col.
ored, now in the Philippines, will
be returned to the states and 10.
Gated in New York. Wonder if
the calamity howlers have any
objections to offer?
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-10-26
Illinois state Game
Farm, DR.. J. A.
Wheeler Com
missioner.

ldT In. LII Is bufe6 mlleS SUZUKI Vi
Auburn, a village that secured a
sort of fame in that part of the
state by compelling the interur-
ban line to build around it.
A few weeks ago we availed
ourselves Of the opportunity, and
visited the farm. 1t is composed
of 800 acres, divided into two
farms, Nos. | and 2. and are
beautiful, with a fine forest grove
and hay field.
The purbose Of this farm. spe-
cially, is to raise pheasants and
other birds, such as are killed
rapidly by hunters, were it not
for this game farm aud our time
ly game law. this species of fowl.
rare table dish; would soon be
extinguished.
The principal bird raised for
free distribution over the state is
the quail or partridge.
The process is as follows,
These birds are raised here at
this farm, and each county in
the state is allotted a certain
number, and the fowls are turned
lose in the woods to s'replenish"
and propagate their kind.
There are also fine species of
bird there, beautiful to behold.
Hard to Raise
1t is difficult matter to raise
these wild turkeys. In the first
place, it is hard to find their
nests The eggs are set under
common hen, for the wild turkey
is no good as hatcher when in
captivity. After the young birds
come it is hard to raise them.
When they get their growth they
are big and rangy and give the
impression of much strength,
and they look to be full of game,
but as youngsters they are frail
creatures. Something of the
same trouble is experienced in
raising the tame turkey.
This game farm is uuder the
able superintendence of DR.. J. A.
Wheeler. state game commission
err, probably the most efficient
man in the state for the impor.
tant place. He also has a man
at the head who is from England
and thoroughly competent to fos-
ter the birds and improve the
farm
This farm is now in excellent
condition and said TO be the fin
est in the country.
Tn. Yearly Cost.
It costs about $4,000 a year to
run the game farm. This includ
es paying for everything that go
on the farm. That sum is but
small part of the money turned
ia by the hunters who put down
a dollar, for ten times as much
money is paid to the game war
dens and their deputies through
out the state. Yet it is at the
game farm that big things may
be doing for the hunter, though
he will not be able to realize
this for several years yet.
DR.. Wheeler is also to be cred
tied for the economical basis on
W hich this farm is run, and large
" is he due the credit for it's
for nation
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-10-26

Perhaps the most pleasing
sight on the form for the hunter
is the flock of English Ring
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-09-19
MEMORY OF GARFIELD
ENGRAVED ON BRONZE
Shaft Will Be Erected In
Long Branch.
IN MEMORY OF MARTYR PRESIDENT
Exercises Tomorrow Commemorate
His Death In That Place from
the Bullet of the
Assassin.

LONG BRANCH, n. j., Sept 49,
Especially LONG Branch will honor
tomorrow the memory of President
James A. Garfield, who died here on
September 10, 1881, by laying the
cornerstone of $4,000 memorial to
be erected in Ocean park The monu-
ment, when completed, will be seven
teen feet high and twenty-eight feet
wide, surmounted by bronze statue
of President Garfield.
The Garfield Monument association
was organized last year and the mon
ey for the memorial raised by popu-
ar subscription of 81 each.
The memorial will set forth in en-
during stone the incidents of the
Presidents removal to Long Branch
on September 6, 1881, when the presi-
Dental special travelled from Wash
ington to Elberton in six hours thir-
ty-four minutes, and the sad ending
which occurred in the Francklyn on
Ocean avenue thirteen days later.
Old residents distinctly recall the
bringing of President Garfield to
Long Branch. The single track lead
ing from the line of the New York
and Long Branch railroad 10 tAo
Francklyn cottage, distance of hail
a mile, was laid in a single night. The
first ties were not on the ground I'M
til p. M, and the next morning an
engine was gliding over the impro-
vised track.
Two thousand men were used to
construct the track, which was not
torn up until after the body of Car
field had passed over the road to
Washington, Many of the cottagers
have souvenirs of the track, and
Oliver Byron, the actor, built a cot
tage from the ties which he named
Garfield hut.