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Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
1.-TWO AND A HALF" SMITH
is EIGHTY YEARS OLD
for Thirty-six Years of the
Fifty-three He Worked for
WeII-Farqo, He Receives
a Pension

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Aug. 24.-Hiram r. Smith.
who for fifty-three years has been on the pay
roll of the Wells-Fargo company, thirty-six
years of which t'-1e he was in actual service
as messenger. celebrated his eightieth birth
day today.
Smith caricatured in Harpers Weekly
in 1851, after he had made an unsuccessful CT
fort to carry letterbag across the swollen
American river. He had wagered $3.50 on ths
outcome Of the trip and has since been known
throughout the state as 'Two-and- Hair
Smith.
He receives a pension from the express COM
pany. He has lived at the Hotel Yale here
for i've years. Today he was feted by NUM-
Der Of friends
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
OREGON
Temperature in Portland; Minimum
go, maximum "a; wind north.

Temperature in Portland; Minimum
90, maximum 81; wind north.
PORTLAND, Aug. A.-City Attorney
Kavanaugh declared invalid the proposed
ordinance for the regulation of trusts.
According to this ordinance Portland pro-
posed as municipality to put herself in
the same legislative position toward COM
binatons in restraint of trade that states
and the nation enjoy. 1t was an am
bilious idea in which this place was a
pioneer.
SALEM-In answer to complaints filed
by the truck and draymen of Salem,
charging that inadequate freight handling
facilities are provided at this place, the
Southern Pacific company has filed with
the railroad commission an announcement
of its willingness to employ larger force
In the freight department and to provide
larger freight warehouse room.
OREGON CITY-The failure of the Ore
gon Trust and Savings bank caused con-
sternation among several people of this
city who had deposits in the institution.
A son of J. Levitt, a clothier had 800 in
the savings department. An Aurora man
had $500 in the bank and his two brothers
had $1,000 each.
The suspension recalls an incident of
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
Two Houses Burned

The one-story frame building at 1870
East Washington street owned by r, w.
Burke and occupied by r. Wood and j..
Rodgers was damaged by fire Of I'M
known origin at $40 O'Clock last night
The loss is estimated at SIS on the build
ing and 500 on the contents, fully covered
by insurance.
The frame house at S195 Griffin avenue
was destroyed by fire at 1915 o'clock last
night. The blaze was Of incendiarv
origin. The house was vacant at the
time. The loss is estimated at $1,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
Philippine Force Sufficient
az Assoclated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. Aug, 24-Inquiries at
the war department on the report from
Japan that the authorities plan to in
crease the troops in the Philippines by
the addition of thirteen regiments of
natives, shows that the story originated
in the recommendation of Gen. Mills of
the department of Vicayis that the scout
force be Increased fifty companies.
The recommendation is due to the de-
sire to reduce expenses. the natives cost
ing less than American soldiers.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
BRIEF NEWS NOTES
FROM SANTA MONICA

SANT-i MONICA. Aug. PA blaze in the
kitchen of the Piei avenue casino. caused by
the blowing out of range flue, brought out
the fire department shortly after today.
Employees and patrons Of the establishment
succeeded in holding the flames in check until
the arrival of the firemen, when they were
quickly extinglished. The damage was about
800.
sBi b." the famous musical comedy by
Charles Barnard, will be staged by the ladies
of the Rebekah lodge at the North Beach
auditorium on the evenings OF September
and G. The cast will be entirely Of local anna
teur talens. The affair gives promise OF being
one of the seasons big social events. John b.
Rogers and ]. w. Reber are now arranging
rehearsals for the production, which is to be
given under their direction.
Grace Darling whitney, the 15-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. o. Whitney OF
400 Eighteenth street, died Of dropsical afflic-
ton at $3.50 this morning. To benefit the young
lady's health her parents had recently brought
her here from Providence, r. l.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
LONG BEACH BANK OPENS
MAGNIFICENT OFFICES
Edlfice, Finest Outside Of Los Angeles,
Though Not Completed, Al
ready Houses lnsti-
tuition

Special to The Herald.
: LONG BEACH Aug. 2L-The First National
bank opened for business tonight in the south
half of the big banking room of its new build
ing the finest bank structure in the county
outside of Los Angeles.
On Monday morning the bank will occupy the
corner room and the Citizens Savings bank
will have its new quarters in the north half
of the ROOM
The banking room is not fully completed, but
occupancy for business purposes is possible
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
CITY CLUB, WITH RISING
VOTE, GIVES SYMPATHY

After the speeches at the City club
yesterday speakers paid tribute to Ben
Ward, and by a rising vote 1t was de-
cided to name a committee to prepare
condolences.
Meyer Lissner Secretary Wharton and
C. D. Willard were named to prepare
resolutions of sympathy.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
IOWA
Temperature in Des Moines: Minimum
81, maximum "a; sOutherly wind.

Temperature in Des MOines: Minimum
81, maximum "a; southerIy wind.
IOWA CITY, Aug. 24.-Dr. Leora John
son. one of the foremost woman surgeons
In the world, has resigned from the fac
ulty of the Iowa college of homeopathic
medicine after fifteen years of service.
DIR. Johnson has a record in surgery
that in mahy ways is unequaled. She
accident a record, surgeons say, that
has not been made by any other woman
surgeon in the world. 1t is, moreover,
a record duplicated by no man surgeon in
Iowa. and by but few in the United
States.
She is the only woman in the world
who was ever admitted to the classes
in st. Thomas hospital in London. She
was a member of the staff Of the London
hospital.
FORT DODGE-The ghostlike appari-
ton of girl astride a bicycle, fitting
about the streets after midnight, will not
startle residents in the east end any
longer. For weeks pedestrians abroad
late at night have been scared.
A policeman, attracted by a crash
and a scream, ran around a corner and
solved the mystery. He found a young
and pretty girl, clad in thin night
dress which had suffered severely when
the wheel she was riding struck a brick
The girl was dazed, but told the police
man where she lived. He escorted her
home and startled her father, who
thought his daughter was safe in bed
The girl said she had no recollection of
her night rides.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
POLICE JUDGE JENNEss
is LAID TO REST
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SANTA MONICA, Aug. A.-Impressve cere-
monies characterized the last rites over the
body of Police Judge Albert L. Jenness, who
was buried today In Woodlawn cemetery. The
body lay in state from to 1O:SO o'clock at the
family residence at Ninth street and Arizona
ayenae from where 1t was removed TO the
Episcopal church. The Rev, o. d. H. Browne
conduct the funeral services Members of
the OIL Fellows lodge. of which Mr.. Jenness
was a member. and many leading city officials
were present.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
Late News from Your Old Home State
GEORGIA

Temperature mt Atlanta; Minimum
"a, maximum S0j light easterly windsJ
showers.
ATLANTA, Aug. 24-Col Hiram p.
Bell, the last surviving member of the
Confederate congress and noted through
out Georgia for his craftsmanship and
legal ability, died here, aged 80. Colonel
Bell had been a colonel in the Confede-
rate army member of the secession
convention and the Confederate congress,
United States congressman and served
in both branches of the legislature. He
was a grandson of Francis Bell, q COM
missioned officer in the Continental
army, and son of Joseph Scott Bell, a
native of North Carolina.
COvINGTON-Drunke blacks precip-
itated a riot at a religious convention
which was being held at negro church
near Brick store, in the eastern section
of this county. The disturbance lasted
several hours and broke up the meeting.
Several of the negroes were more or
less seriously injured Sheriff Hay went
to the scene of the trouble and returned
with Jim Turner and Will Woods, who
have been committed to Jail under Sc
rious charges.
VALDOSTA-The handsome home of
c. c. Joiner, few miles north of the
city, was burned to the ground. The fire
was discovered at an early hour by Mr..
Joiner. The family succeeded in escaping,
but lost a large part of their furniture.
1t is understood that $4,000 insurance was
carried on the home, but this does not
cover the loss.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
NEVADA
Temperature at Reno; Minimum A,
maximum 50; wind northeast. Clear.

maximum 50; wind northeast. Clear.
TALLAC, Aug. paw. M. Brown, Wells
Fargo agent at Tallac, Lake Tahoe, has
departed for parts unknown, and 1t Is also
asserted that he took several thousand
dollars of the company's money with him.
CARSON CITY-The fruit crop in this
valley will be the heaviest harvested in
many years. The trees are actually bend
ing to the ground with the loads of fruit
hanging to their branches, which is mostly
of very fine variety.
The fruit crops through Washoe valley
are also heavy this year and the farmers
there anticipate very light market for
that will be harvested throughout the
state.
WINNEMUCCA-That the Western Pa
cific railroad intends to establish at least
division point at Winnemucca was the
information given out to a representative
of the Silver State News by-J. L. Smith,
Western Pacific tax agent who spent two
days in Winnemucca on business con-
nected with the new road.
ELY-Hub Cummings, a boy about IA
years of age, while taking in the railroad
day celebration at Lane City fell into the
pit where the barbecued meat had been
roasted. He was extricated from his peril
Gus position before he had sustained
serious injuries. AS 1t was he has the
skin burned off both hands and his knees
were frightfully scorched.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25

Temperature In santa Fe' minimum
SO, maximum 81, westerly wind. Clear.
SANTA FEE, Aug. 2.-B. e. Pankey
of Topeka, Kas., a capitalist interested
In the electric light works in that city,
purchased for $4,000 the Eaton or San
Cristoval grant in southern Santa Fe
county, the deal being put through by
A. A. Goddard, former attorney general
of Kansas The grant which was con-
firmed by congress. is one of the oldest
in the territory, and was owned by Saron
N. Laughlin and wife of Moss, Cal, and
former Delegate to Congress Thomas B..
Catron of Santa Fe. 1t is proposed to
turn the property into an immense cattle
ranch, with agricultural colonists to be
settled in the valleys in which water
can be obtained. Upon the grant are
located some of the most interesting pre-
historic Pueblo ruins to be found in the
west.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25


maximum so.
BILLINGS, Aug. 24.-While Joe Law
son and companion were playing
game of billiards at the Blue Grass
saloon on North Twenty-seventh street
late yesterday afternoon, Charles
Fisher Quilted in" with advice and in
a good-natured way tried to josh
Lawson about the way that he handled
his cue. Ugly words were passed and
soon the men were doing battle. Law
son hit Fisher a severe blow over the
left temple and he struck the wall or
the building with such force that his
neck was broken.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES won the second
game of the Bozeman-Dillon series
with a score of 8 to 1. The play was
rather ragged and the errors were num-
erous. o. Snyder's sensational catch
of a long fly was the feature of the
game.
BIILINGS-George Armitage and
Charles Dee, the two young men who
shot up the restricted district of the
city and in a race out 81 town fought
a pistol duel with two police officers,
were arrested. Armitage is lad not
more than Is years of age. the SON of
T. C. Armitage, prominent ranchman
living west of the city. He was re-
leased from Jail under bond of $3.50.
Dee was unable to furnish bond and is
still in Jail.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS David H. Moore
of Portland who will preside at the
Methodist conference, arrived in the
city, accompanied by his wife and
daughter.
Neil sheehan is in the city from Gold
Chin
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
FRIENDS AND sU5oRDlNATEs
WEEP FOR DEAD ASSESSOR

There was a general air of suppressed
emotion about the court house yesterday,
and in subdued tones the habitues of the
building discussed the passaing away OF
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25

TIvERTON-A gasoline tank in a motor
boat in the Seaconnet river exploded
causing the death of two persons and
seriously injuring five others The boat
contained fourteen young people who had
been on a trip to Newport from Fall river
and had stopped at Tiverton on their re-
turn.
George Antuya and Lydia Mercier were
killed and the injured are all suffering
from severe burns.
NEWPORT-Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish is
entertaining Prince Wilhelm of Sweden
and his suite
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
COLORADO
Temperature mt Denver: Minimum "a,
maximum IS, wind north. Clear.

wRAY, Aug. 24.-Charles Nichols, aged
II, with his little sister, who were visiting
relatives south of Wray, was attacked
with cramps and drowned while bathing
in the Black Wolf, fifteen miles south Of
Wray.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25

CRIPPLE CREEK-while on fishing
trip to Four Mile creek w. H. Harris, one
of party of four, was thrown from their
rig and sustained fracture of the left
wrist and severe bruises of the body and
Commissions of the head. While driving
down steep incline the neckyoke broke,
causing the team to run away, splitting
the occupants. Joe Roerig was rendered
unconscious and Walter Jackson and w.
Grimes escaped with slight bruises
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
OKLAHOMA

Temperature In Oklahoma, Minimum
As, maximum OF. EasterIy wind.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 24.-Alleg-
ing that his wife did not make biscuits
and that she was failure as house,
wife, w. H. Simpson has filed suit in
the district court here for a divorce
from Mamie B. Simpson, whom he
married last January. Mr.. Simpson
further alleges that his wife is victim
of the snuff habit.
GUTHRIE-Charles H. Ellison, terri
torial secretary, is preparing the form
of ballot to be used in the state cleo
ton on September II, at which time
state, congressional. judicial, legisla-
tive and county officers will be elected,
and the people will vote upon the rati-
fication of the proposed state consti-
tuition and the statewide prohibition
amendment.
Secretary Ellison states that total
of 100000 ballots will be necessary
for the election and he will get them
out now at the earliest possible mo-
ment The form of the ballot cannot
be fully decided upon as yet, as there
is no certainty in regard to the number
of party tickets to be on the ballot.
The Republicans, Democrats and Social
lists have nominated full state tickets,
but whether or not there will be any
independents has not been fully de-
termined and made known to the cleo
ton board.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25

Everything you want you will find In tho
classified pagcp-a modern encyclopedia. One
cent word.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25

PROVIDENCE, Aug. A.-Papers of ex-
tradition in the case of Ellen R. Holling-
worth, alias Eleanor Harrison, alias M.
e. Kimball. who it is alleged passed
worthless checks in Newport. were OBJ
tanned at the secretary Of states office by
Sheriff Allen c. Griffith of Newport.
The woman who passed under the name
Of Ellen R. Hollingworth while in New
port was detained by the New York police
at the request of the Newport police de-
partment.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
RHODE ISLAND

Temperature mt Newport; Minimum
SO, maximum n; light west wind.
Clear.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25

FREEPORT-Frederic Higgins of
South Freeport, who was injured when
his team was run into by an electric car,
is getting along as well as could be
expected. Mr.. Higgins suffered slight
conclusion at the time of the accident,
but no serious results are looked for.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Bailey of Dexter
are guests at the home of their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Bailey, Main street.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25

YARMOUTH-Mrs William III. Goodint
is visiting friends at Peaks island for G
short time.
Miss Emily Graham will spend weel
or two at Berkshire, Mass.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25

northumberland charging MUIR
der was filed today by Assistant District
Attorney T. A. McHarg against John W.
Reeves and Frank Kiser, the railroad men
who were held responsible by the coroner's
jury for the dynamite explosion at the
Colorado & Southern depot, which has
resulted in three deaths
TRINIDAD-The only hunting license
which has ever been issued to a woman in
this county was taken out by Mrs. Frank
Reynolds, a prominent resident of this
place.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25

BATH-Lientenan Commander Arthur
B. Hoff, U. s. N, who has been on duty
at the Bath Iron works as inspector of
equipment, will be the new head of the
department of equipment at the Kittery
navy yard. succeeding Commander James
H. Parker.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
MONTANA

Temperature in Helena; Minimum 20,
maximum so.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25

Temperature In Oklahoma, Minimum
As, maximum OF. EasterIy wind.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
MAINE

Temperature Mt Portland, Minimum
80, maximum "a; light sOutheasterly
wind. Clear.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25
NEW MEXICO

Temperature in Santa Fe; Minimum
SO, maximum 81, westerly wind. Clear.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25

wind. Clear.
PORTLAND Aug. 24.-Infahtry at
lacks on Forts Levett and Williams and
a battleship attack upon the harbor de-
lenses in which all of the forts engaged
was a busy program for the war ma
neuvers. All of the events were spec
tacular and were witnessed from many
vantage points by thousands of people.
The first accident of the maheuvers
occurred todas, when the rifle of a
militiaman during the Fort Levett at
tack was discharged, the wad charge
striking the mans right jaw, inficting
severe wound.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25

Temperature Mt Atlanta; Minimum
"a, maximum S0j light easterly windsJ
showers.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-25

The funeral will be held Monday after
noon at the family residence, 1O41 Beacon
street. Simple and transformations, ac-
cording to the wish of Mr.. Ward, the
service will be conducted by the Christian
Science church. of which Mr. Ward had
been a member many years. According
to his expressed wish, the body will be
cremated.
The following have been chosen as
pallbearers: Mayor Harper, F.. M. Kel-
sey Walter Raymond, j. III. Call Arthur
Let's. N. b, Blackstone, lack Mathis
and Bradney Webster.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-07

return here the middle or latter part
OF the week, and with Mrs. Burleigh
will go to Minneapolis
Miss Theo. Howell of State Cen
ter, spent Saturday in the city as Il
guest at the T. p. Marsh home.
Mr. Wilbur Schilling. of State Cen
ter, was in the city today, en- route to
Grinnell to resume his studies in Iowa
College
Mrs. Nancy Timmons and grand
daughter, Miss Addie Bell of Mariet-
ia, spent Saturday in the city. They
were accompanied home in the evening
by Miss Agnes Burroughs. who was
their guest over Sunday
Mr.. e. A. Marsh, of Grinnell. was
in the city over night Sunday as a
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. T. p Marsh, be-
ing on his way home from Boone,
where he has been for a brief visit
with his brother, Mr.. Elmer Marsh.
Mr.. Charming Nichols. junior
dent" in the state university, left
Sunday afternoon for Iowa City, after
having spent the holiday vacation with
his father, Mr.. III. NJ. Nichols, at Mar
ietta, and with relatives in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs William White and
daughter Amelia. of Clemens, spent
Saturday in the city as the guests of
Mr.. Whites brother, Mr.. Robert j..
White. being on their way home from
a three weeks visit in Mason, Bright
on and Lansing, Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. e. Newherter and
son John, also Mrs. Newherter's sister.
Miss Alice Winebrenner, who have
been in the city for a two weeks visit
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Winebrenner, returned to their home
in Clinton Saturday night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-07
LOCAL MARKETS
Prices Paid to Farmers by MARSHALL
town Dealers.

Prices Paid TO Farmers by MARSHALL
tow, Dealers.
The following prices are quoted by
Marshalltown deners FOR the different
varieties of farmers provisions. grain.
produce and poultry. also for hides.
tallow. wool, pelts and skins.
Hogs.
Britain &. Co., for farmers hogs, de-
llvered in wagon load los at their
yards, or bought by their country
statesmen. are paying the following
prices today:
Premium hogs 100 to 800 pounds-6.00
Good packers under 800 pounds-5.90
Packers, over $50 pounds-5.60.
Cattle.
Britain & Co. are paying today. ac-
uording to grade. the following prices.
which, however, are subject to change
without notice:
Fair to good corn fed ma
tive steers ............... 3.15D4.OV
Common to fair corn fed ma
tive steers ............... 3.25@s.7s
Good to choice heifers 800. 3.0003.75
Fair to good heifers and
COWS 2.5o@30o
Good beef cows ............ 2.25@2.5O
Selected bologna bulls 500. 2.2502.75
Veal and mutton prices given to
farmers by telephone on application.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-07
COURT coNvENEs.
January Term Commences With Judge
Parker Presiding.

The January term of the district
court convened this morning with
Judge j. NJ. Parker presiding. The OPP
ening session was only a short one,
to enter appearances on the docket
and to make arrangement for the as
signing of cases for trial, in which
trial notices had been entered. There
is an unusually large number of these
cases.
Judge Bradshaw. of Toledo. will hold
court here for at least part and per-
haps all of Thursday, to hear some
preliminary matters having to do with
cases In which Judge Parker has been
interested in as an attorney.
Permits to keep and sell liquor We're
granted today to l.. j. Wallace, of the
drug firm of Hunt & Wallace. of Mel
bourne, and A. w. Grandup, drug
gist of Clemens.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-07
Time Gard Recalled.

The time card, which was published
and sent out by the Northwestern,
and which was to have become effect
i've at o'clock Sunday morning, was
recalled by telegraph late Saturday
afternoon. The cards, which had been
sent here, were ordered returned to
headquarters, from which they were
issued. No reason was given why the
cards were ordered returned. AS a re-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-07

Smutless hands are found where
Solvay coke is used as fuel, because
there's no smoke or SCOT to make the
smut. Solvay holds the fire because
it's hard, dense and firm. 1t resembles
hard coal in lasting and heating quail
tiles, but cuts your fuel bill twenty
per cent. If you have ever used Sol
way coke you are using it now. Isn't
it worth five minutes of your time to
investigate? Either phone.
CONSUMERS FUEL co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-07
MARRIED..
Russard .stoner.

A very quiet wedding was celebrated
Saturday evening at o'clock at the
home of the groom. 1872 East State
street when Mr.. c. e. Bussard was
united in marriage to Miss Vera L.
Stoner, the ceremony being performed
by Justice S. e. Peek in the presence
only of relatives. Mr.. Bussard is a
we'll known Iowa Central engineer. and
his bride Is daughter of Mrs. Joseph
N. Cooper, sol North Second street.
The couple will make their home at
1872 East State street for the present.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-07

How much of your life is spent try
ing to get well. 1t requires but a
month or less to put the average man
or woman on their feet with HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea. 35 cents. Tea
or Tablets. Mcbride & Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-07

to be held in Washington, D. c., on
January IA. Eugene Waterbury, OF Des
Moines, is the other delegate named by
the governor. President Roosevelt will
deliver an address at the banquet to
be held on the 18th.