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Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
I'm TIMES OF PEACE
PREPARE FOR WAR;
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1.-THE Re-
public of Guatemala will not be caught
mapping in the next revolution, If a
supply of powder and shot can prevent
it. Some weeks ago the steamer City
Of Sydney sailed for the south with a
heavy consignment of ammunition for
Guatemala and later the steamer City
cases of war material, consigned to the
political leaders of the republic.
The steamer Aztec, which sailed at
noon today for Camperico, had on
board q shipment of $50 kegs of gum
powder for the Guatemalan govern
ment.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
SCHOONER AND ENTIRE
CREW LOST AT SEA
INV Associated Press.

NORFOLK, Va, Feb. IAN un-
known three-masted schooner, which
was driven ashore Tuesday night upon
the southwest corner of the Diamond
shoals, off the treacherous Hatteras
coast, for century known as the
graveyard of the Atlantic coast, went
to pieces in raging sea last night,
and when the life savers arose at day
break to renew efforts which failed
yesterday to rescue the crew no trace
of the schooner was seen.
There is no doubt of the loss of all
the crew who yesterday were seen
clinging to the rigging. The ship ap-
peared to have carried a crew of eight
or ten men.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
"BLACK BOB" JUMPS
THROUGH CAR WINDOW
By Associated Press.

by ASSOCldleu freSS.
TRINIDAD, Colo, Feb. lit was
learned here today from railroad men
that Robert MacManus, known as
"Black Bob" said to be the last sur
vivor of the notorious "Black Jack"
band of train robbers, escaped from
the custody of Sheriff P. c. Bride Of
Oklahoma, when being taken to Guy
amol, Okl,.., by jumping through
window of a Pullman car on the Colo
RADIO & Southern.
The train was stopped and a search
for the fugitive vas made, but no trace
of him was found. The escape was
made between Greenville and Mount
Dora, N NJ, when the train was rum
ming forty miles an hour. McManus
was arrested at Pueblo last Sunday,
charged with horse stealing.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
DEMOCRATS SCORE
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
BY Associated Press.

OAKLAND, Feb. IA protest
against the president of the United
States intimdating the citizens of this
republic at the behest Of aliens resid-
ing in the community on sufferance and
against his message to congress as an
unwarranted assumption of executive
power and an insul ito the people of
this state was inserted in the platform
of the Democratic party as framed at
the municipal convention tonight.
Other planks referring to the Japan
ese question, I'm which the people of
the east were censured for their stand
and for the invasion of the constitu-
tional rights Of the state were also in
cluded.
Mayor Mott, City Engineer Turner,
City Attorney McElery and City Treas
urer Aver were nominated.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
DEATHS OF THE DAY
Harvey Thomas

Harvey Thomas
BY Associated Press,
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 7.-Harvey
Thomas, a pioneer merchant of this
city, is dead, He was a native of Dan
Vile, VT, sc years of age.
Benjamin w. Harris
BY Associated Press.
BRIDGEPORT, Mass, Feb. For
mer Congressman Benjamin w. Harris
died at his home here today, aged SO
years. He was known in congress rs
the Father of the new navy"
Preston n. Leslie
By Associated Press.
HELENA, Mont, Feb. 7.-Former
Governor Preston H. Leslie died at his
home in this city this morning at the
age of SS years. Mr.. Leslie had been
governor of Kentucky and of the ter
ritory of Montana. He was born in
Kentucky In 1916.
George Joachim Goschen
BY Associated Press.
LONDON, Feb. fright Honorable
George Joachim Goschen discount
Goschen) died suddenly this morning
at his residence, Seacox Heath. Hawk
hurst, of heart failure. His death was
quite unexpected.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08

Mot merged, but eobbed.
2-HandIes land bill roughly.
3|End school days in happy manner.
4-Mayor yields to persuasion.
5-Dread CHAMBERS run rampant.
6-Editorlal.
City news.
8-9-Sports.
1o-cIassifled advertisements.
11-Markets.
12-Rallroad news.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
VIII Test New Ship

BY Associated Press.
LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE battleship
Dreadnaught is to be given a severe
speed test, according to official reports.
During the trip from Gibraltar to the
island of Trinidad the big ship is to
endeavor to maintain a speed of IT
knots over the entire course. The ma
chinery of the battleship is in fine con-
ditlon for the test.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
MERCURY DROPS MANY
DEGREES IN PITTSBURG
BY Associated Press.

PITTSBURG, Feb. 1.-The coldest
weather of the present winter is being
experienced in western Pennsylvania,
western Ohio and eastern Virginia. The
thermometer reached zero in this city,
while at Elkins, w. Va, IA degrees be-
low was registered. In the surrounding
suburbs of Pittsburg the temperature
averaged degrees below.
The. cold weather resulted in the
usual gas shortage in this city and
much suffering is reported.
River navigation is at standstill.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
Fifteen RIOTERS ARE
BURNED II. ST0REH0USE
Inv Associated Press.

TOXIC, Feb. Troops have been
sent to the copper mines in the Ashio
district, where yesterday the miners
made an attack on the property, using
dynamite freely.
Fifteen rioters were burned to death
in a storehouse which they had plum
dered for provisions and liquor and
to which they set fire while in a drunk
en- condition.
It is not known that the disturb
anees were instigated by Socialists, but
the leaders have been arrested.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08

GIVES AWAY
s32,000,0OO
Amount Will Be Paid
by April |
Largest Gift In the Worlds History
Goes to the General Educational
Board-HoW II viii
Be Used
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. Thirty two
million dollars worth of income-bear-
ing securities was the gift which John
d. Rockefeller, through his son, John
d. Rockefeller, jr., announced to the
general education board when it as
sembled for a special meeting today.
The gift, which Is the largest single
gift ever presented for such purposes,
will be used for general educational
work throughout the country. Mr..
Rockefeller had previously given the
board $11,OOO,OOO for the same work,
his contributions now amounting to
$43, 900, 900.
The general education board aparent-
ly was not prepared for this gift,
which was announced simply in a let
ter from John D. Rockefeller, jr., in
which he said:
MY father authorizes me to say that
on or before April 1, 1907, Gle will give
the general education board income
bearing securities, the present market
value of which is about $32, ,000, 900, one
third to be added to the permanent en-
dowment of the board, two-thirds to be
applied to such specific objects within
the corporate purposes of the board as
either he or l may from time to time
direct, any remainder not so desig-
mated at the death of the survivor to
be added also to the permanent en-
dowment of the board"
Members Are Amazed
Members of the board were amazed,
saying they did not know of the dona-
ton until the letter was read.
A special meeting of the board was
called for today to consider a communi-
cation from Rockefeller, the purport of
which was not known. John D. Rookie
feller, jr., acting for his father, brought
the letter.
Members when asked what the
Specific purposes" referred to in Mr..
Rockefellers letter meant, said it was
in the line of educational work and was
intended in their opinion to give Mr..
Rockefeller the right to direct the dis
position of the fund to such institu-
tions, within the province of the board,
as he may deem proper.
| THE board voted to accept The gift.
and in appreciation drafted a letter
to the elder Mr. Rockefeller.
This is the largest sum-" wrote the
board to Mr.. Rockefeller lever given
by a man, in the history of the race,
for any social L" philanthropic pur-
pose. The board congratrlates you
upon the wise and high impulse which
has moved you to this eed, and de-
sires to thank you in behalf of all
educational interests whose devlop-
ments it will advance; in behalf of
our country, whose civilization for all
time it should be made to strengthen
and elevate, and in behalf of mankind
everywhere in whose interests it has
been given and for whose use it is
dedicated.
1.-THE administration of this fund en-
tails upon the general education board
the most far reaching responsibilities
ever placed upon any educational Or
ganization in the world. We will use
our best wisdom to transmute your
gift into intellectual and moral power,
counting it a supreme privilege to ded-
icate whatever strength we have to it's
just use in the service of men,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
ENGINEER Is DEAD AND
MAIL CLERKS MISSING
BY Associated Press.

CHICAGO, Feb. 7.-Passenger train
No. on the Great Western railway.
which left here last night, was wrecked
early today at German Valley. near
Freeport. Engineer Martin Cline was
killed and two mail clerks are missing
The train ran into car which had
been left standing on a siding too near
the main track. The force OF the col
lision threw the engine from the rails
and caused 1t to strike the elevator,
The engine and mail car were nearly
submerged in grain.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
Tax Measure introduced
BY Associated Press.

PARIS, Feb. 1.-The new income tax
measure was introduced in the cham
ber today. 1t is a combination of the
system of direct taxation upon incomes
from whatever source, supplemented by
progressive or general tax ranging
from to 4 per cent upon general total
incomes In excess of $1,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
Wants Guardian Appointed

by AbbOCIdleU tItb5'
SAN JOSE. Feb. Mrs. Elizabeth
S. McElwain, sister of millionaire
George A. McAneny of Lawrence sta
tion, whom he recently had arrested on
charge of having embezzled his prop
erty today asked the superior court
that guardian be appointed for him.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
TRY TO VlCTINAZE
JAPANESE LABORERS
BY Associated Press.

BY ASSOCIaIeu IT6SS'
HONOLULU. Feb. IA scheme has
been unearthed here to Victimize
Japanese laborers by selling them pas
sage to the mainland on the steamer
Ohio, which was purported to have
been chartered by Los Angeles excur-
sionists.
Advertisements in local Japanese
newspapers aroused inquiry and 1t was
learned that the advertisers had no
connection with the Ohio.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
VIII Give Way to Prince
BY Associated Press.

STOCKHOLM, Feb. I'm high quar-
ters the statement is made that King
Oscar intends to abdicate I'm favor of
the Crown Prince Gustaf. June 6, the
kings golden wedding anniversary Is
the date fixed by this gossip when the
abdication will occur.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
THE DAYS NEWS
FORECAST

For Southern California;: Fair
Friday, not so warm; light north
west wind. Maximum temperature
In Los Angeles yesterday, 81 de-
grees; minimum, SO degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
Fail to Float Schooner

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. IAN un-
successful attempt was made this
morning to float the schooner w. I.
Witzeman, which went ashore at Dux-
bury reef yesterday.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
Fifteen Lose Lives
BY Associated Press.

BUCHAREST, Roumania. Feb. T.
Fifteen wood cutters We're overwhelmed
by an avalanche yesterday In the Mus :.
eel district of the Transvania noun
tains. All of the men We're dead when
dug out of the snow.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
LOCAL

Interstate commerce Investigation
shows that Hartman owns half OF salt
Lake railroad.
exercises.
Government expert aids local health
officer In investigating milk supply,
StOckmen arc alarmed at preY2ienee
OF glanders
Attorney Rogers Is taken sick and
recess is necessary IN Wilson murder
trial.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
Hoot but Don't Shoot
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NICE. France. Feb. Troops and
gendarmes today participated In the
expulsion of the students from a local
There was much hooting at
the soldiers but there was no violence.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
Higgins HopeIessIy III
BY Assoeiated Press

OLEAN, N. Y, Feb. 7-Dr. Hibbard,
after calling on former Governor Hig-
gins tonight, said he considered Mr..
Higgins hopelessly i'll.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
By Associa ted Press.
George Joachim eoschen
Winter Crop Destroyed

MADRID, Feb. 7.-Intensely cold
weather which prevailed in Spain re-
Gently has destroyed the winter crop
in several provinces.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
EASTERN

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw takes the witness
stand and tells how Stanford White
"lured her to his dem"
John d. Rockefeller gives sS2. 900, 900 for
educational purposes.
Congressman attempts to annul Okla
homa statehood act.
Mercury drops to II degrees below
zero near Pittsburg.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
six PERSONS
LOSE LIVES
At CAPITAL
Two Women and Four
Men Drown
Gasoline Launch cyrene Strikes Draw
Of Railroad Bridge over tho
Sacramento River and
Capsizes
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SACRAMENTO, Feb. six passen-
gers, two women and four men, were
drowned this afternoon when the gaso-
line launch Cyrene struck the draw of
the railroad bridge across the Sacra-
mento river and capsized.
The names of the drowned are Mrs.
Jacinto, who lived at Ninth and l.
streets, this city; Mrs. Y. Fugii, Jap
anese, who lived at 3O9 M street; 1.
Sakaguchi and u. Kishi. Japanese, and
two other Japanese passengers whose
names could not be ascertained. The
owner of the boat, Manuel Henderson,
who was acting as captain and engi-
neer; George Horr, pilot; Joseph Gam
ma and Martin Gamma and two others,
Japanese, were saved.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
COAST

Six persons lose lives in Sacramento
river.
Oakland Democrats score President
Roosevelt.
Several important bills passed by tho
senate at the state capital.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
Passengers Jump Into River


drove into the closed draw Henderson
and Horr crawled from the interior of
the boat and were followed by several
into the river, with the exception of
Joseph and Martin Gamma, who jumped
from the top of the boat to the rail-
their perilous positions. The two wo-
men were inside the boat and went
down without a chance to save them
selves from the trap. Four Of the Jap.
anese who jumped into the water
drowned before a, boat could reach
them, while the others either drifted
down the river on pieces of freight or
swan ashore.
Going at Full Speed
Manuel Henderson gave the following
version of the accident: 1--WE struck
the bridge under full speed and had no
time to turn and go back, as the bridge
draws were opening, and the crash
came almost before we knew what hap
pened. There were twelve passengers
aboard and in addition to these we had
a box of fish to deliver on the Yolo side
of the river. When we came alongside
the big dredger, several hundred feet
above the bridge, l gave three whistles
for the draw to open. 1t swung open
but instead of going through Pilot Horr
swung the boat toward the Yolo side
to unload the freight. Then when we
came back l again whistled because
the bridge tender had closed the draw,
and when about fifty feet from the
bridge 1 saw that it was opening and
started to get OUT
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-04-20

Mr.. Watson, of Dade, held the cen
ter of the stage in the house two days
while his primary election bill was
dissected. Opponents of this meas
ure are making a valiant fight against
the clause that would permit an in
spector to mark the ballot of voter
who could not read sufficiently well
to vote for the candidate Of his
choice. Under this clause the pur-
chasable voter would be enabled to
show delivery of the goods. Although
the opposition is in the minority the
fight is so determined that this clause
will be slaughtered before it is finish
ed. One energetic member said that
as soon as the real meaning of this
clause permeated the ossified heads
Of some of the members from the
rural districts, they would vote
solidly against it. Those members
are generally honest and sincere, but
their minds act slowly.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-04-20

ppinion ais divided as to the ad-
IS o. Hon. Frank Clark to the
|sention Wednesday evening at the
| Of the house of representatives.
Siark is a fine speaker, but it is
|0s regretted that he chose this oc-
'oa for his very violent attack up
SCALED yellow journals. The
Ass ne said are unquestionably
out this was no occasion to say
= Mr.. Clark has been a very in
sung figure at the capital this
= ne is a genial companionable
ana generally was the center of
s0mlring Group of friends whom
vas entertaining with a clever
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-04-20

The state convention of county
|perintendents and school officials
: been In session here since We'd
DAY morning. The leading edu-
lFs of the state are in attendance,
3 the meetings have been full of
|srest. State uniformity of text
pks received a black eye at the
eds Of the convention. The con-
zion wa stendered a reception at
leon hotel Tuesday evening, and
san at the college for the women
night. The convention holds the
q Tor being the largest organized
~ that has been to Tallahassee
az this session. Its business, how
is perfectly proper and legiti-
and will result in good.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-04-20

me senate this week Senator
ADAMS made a ten-strike by
q committee appointed to in
ae abandoned university build
lake City, and make a report
Sslsiature. The Cone resolu-
asa been defeated, the fight
z having been led by Senator
a The committee being ap-
q. .s be regarded as the en-
se0ge and may lead to the
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-04-20
Columbus Dispatch.

=. At the preliminary contest for the
three best recitations given by pupils
from this grade, Edith Parnen won
first place; j. B. Evans, second, and
Helen Bardin, third. Others deserv-
ing honorable mention were Jennie
Lee Keen, Alberta Drew and Marie
Hagan-
Mrs Hagan, Mrs. Wilifred and
Miss Blache Rock paid US a short
visit Friday afternoon. ..
Claud Wood returned Friday from
an absence of several days, caused
by a severely sprained and bruised
ankle. We hope he will have no
more trouble with this injured mem
Der.
J. B. Evans and Lucy Williams re-
ceived 100 per cent on their arith-
metic examinations. Lena Thurmond
also made 100 per cent on spelling.
Lucy Williams has been quite i'll
for the past week.
Fourth Grade-Miss Graddy's Room.
A declamatory contest was held in
this room Friday Afternoon to select
representatives for the final contest
to be held at the close of school, for
the medals offered by Mr.. HelVen-
ston and Capt Hillman. Misses Hof-
fye Stripping and SallIe Grower, and
Master Henry Levin were selected
from this room.
I. Sixth Grade.
Every one has been very much in
terested this week in the preliminary
elocution contest, which was held
this afternoon. Those cOntesting
were Bonnie Thurmond, Clyde Cas-
well, Minnie FOss, Bobbie Myers,
Lizzie McCullers, Willard Welsh,
Stella Levin, Archie Carroll and
Lizzie LAWYER.
The judges, Mr.. o. o. McCollum
and Mr.. D. E. Horn, said that they
were up against a hard proposition
when they had to decide who was the
best, but finally concluded that Ben
ME Thurmond. Clyde Caswell and
Stella Levin should represent the
room in the final contest
Seventh Grade.
Today ends our seventh month. In
] the one month left we are planning
to do our best work.
We are sorry to have several of our
member absent, but are glad to have
some back, who have been sick.
! Mary Fayett has recovered from
measles and is with US again.
We regret losing from our number
Earle Cannon, who has gone home
Earle was one of our best student:
and We will miss her.
CONTINUED on page four.)
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-04-20
,srsB of THE WEEKS I'M
nrayT LEGISLATIVE
PROCEEDINGS
FRANK ClARKs SPEECH
-, yisitors-County Superin-
100, state Meeting Was
Largely Attended
Miss jefferson Bell

...soe April 1S.-"Friday-
sne fairest or the foulest-
I'm the worst of a series OF
- aavs. II rains before break
a = nan the sun comes out with a
,ssuve promise of fair weather
s,ough to lure US out then
I. s.tss open and the foods descend
.na.ely the afternoon have been
and the evenings likewise. L
cached the conclusion that all
,v.,,ement of the week that is
.,osing has been too much for
feel demoralized, and am on
vesge of brain-fag or nervous
..,,.tion Senator Broome is very
of ouoting: ''He would rather
/, gbbet dangle. than miss his
~ desire to wrangle." This desire
x,sngle has pervaded the legisla-
.fmosuhere and there has been
end Of talking.
ne sessions this week have been
I, At interest. Tuesday afternoon
r,ior Beard-he of heroic build
classic OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
1nasterly speech upon the resolu-
he has introduced to test the
1,lIly of the fourteenth and fifteen
,nendments to the. constitution OF
LATED States under which SUI
re to negroes was granted. MI
1sd vas q splendid figure that
Rnoon-his dark eyes flashing
Intense feeling, mis- powerful
resonant and we'll modulated
sing through the senate chamber
Wing his audience in rapt atten'
b Is be recited the story of the
dfying of those amendments. Al
close he sat like stole through
y bsllotting and when the vote wa:
zouneed, he leaned forward pale
the lips, and asked the secretary
Z result, twenty-three to FIVE il
Ror Of the resolution. Then the
phuse again rang through the hall
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-04-20

/ was glad to see Lawyer MacWil-
liafs on the right side of this fight,
for he is a good fighter. Mr.. Mac
Williams led the fight to pass. over
the Governors veto, the bill
providing that the moneys be-
longing to the Internal I'M
provement Fund should be paid into
the state treasury, and which was
vetoed by Governor Broward last ses-
sion. Under this act the usefulness
of the trustees would be at an end
as no money could be drawn out OF
the treasury except as appropriated
by the legislature. In his argument
Mr.. MacWilliams very adroitly avoid
ed any mention of this fact which is
cleverly concealed by the wording
of the bill. The man who drew that
bill is an artist, whoever he is.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-04-20
HIGH SCHOOL



For some time past a great deal
of interest has been displayed In the
contest. for the prizes to be offered
for the best declamation and reeita-
ton at the end of school. The pre-
liminary contest was held on Friday
to decide who should repre-
sent the High School in the final con-
test Six girls participated as fol-
lows:
Otis Haddoek, The Photograph
Album"
Myrtle Wolfe, Guilty or Not
Guilty"
Maggie Holmes, Mr.. Spoken
dyke"
Loyselle Brown, How Reuben
Played"
Callie Hawkins, The Last Hymn"
Ruth Wolfe, THE Kentucky Wa
termillion-"
The judges selected, Maggie
Holmes and Loyselle Brown. Two
boys, Herbert Wolfe and Clifford
Robertson, were selected.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-04-20
for years.

stitute asked by the people of Lake
City.
Senator Adams is probably the
most accomplished diplomat in the
legislature. He is an admirable
mixture of successful business man,
statesman, diplomat. politician and
all around good fellow. A skilled
pariamentarian and able debater and
an honest conscientious man, he is
indeed one of the most valuable mem
bers of the Florida legislature. .-
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-04-20

The streets are full Of notables.
Former Governor Jennings, Hon. G.
A. Carson, Captain F. A. Hendry,
Peter o. knight, Tom F. McBeath,
county superintendent galore, j.
Walter Kehoe, prospective candidate
for congress against Hon w. B.
Lamar, Frank Clark, Rev c. c. Car
roll, of Ocala, and many others. ...,
Truly now all roads lead to Talla-
hassee.