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Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-10-25
\ NUMBER ARE INJURED As 4
Result
$4,000 DAMAGE INCURRED
Lighting a Match Near Main Was
Cause of the Disaster

Chattanooga, Tenn. Oct. 25.-One
man fatally hurt and eight others
were more or less seriously injured
~ an explosion of gas which des-
troyed The purifying plant of the
Chattanooga Gas Company yesterday
afternoon.
Following the explosion the plant
was almost instantly enveloped in
flames. and for some time the large
retort was in danger. The loss viii
reach $4,000.
The injured:i
3. \. Broder, head and one-half of
body burned: will die.
Henry Hemmell
James Dixon
f. T. McCollum.
Frank McColIum. Jr.
Percy Lane, colored; in serious
condition.
Rufus Hall. colOred.
F. T. McCollum and son. both of
whom were painfully hurt. are here
installing a new purifying plant.
The cause of the explosion is
thought to have been the lighting Of
match near one of the large mains
while the cap was off
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-10-25
WORLD-WIDE CAMPAIGN.
TO Locate Chicago Youth Who Dis
appeared Two Years Ago

Chicago. Oct. 23.-FaiIing after
TWO years search to find their lost
son, Harry, in San Francisco, his sup
posed destination. Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis +. Nonnest, 1174 Deming
Place, will begin at once world
wide campaign to locate the young
man. now u years old. In every
large city on all continents advertise
ments seeking information of the
wanderer.
None of the ordinary motives that
induce boys to fee from unhappy
homes or the drudgery of toll act
uated Harry NOnnest in his flight. His
parents were well-tO-dO, he was just
graduated from school and seemed to
have everything he desired. But his
health was not good. and he fire.
Gurnuy talked of how he might be
benefited by the western climate His
father had just about made up his
mind TO crafty the boys desire when.
without warning, the boy disappear
ed
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-10-25

Rev. J. a. Hendry, presiding elder
OF the Jacksonville district. Methodist
Episcopal Church, South. came II
last night and held the fourth quar-
terly conference for this year. The
reports made show all OF the depart
ments Of the church work to be Ia
very good condition The board Of
stewards introduced a resolution.
which was carried to increase thu
pastors salary another year two hun
dred dollars Other plans are being
developed 10 improve and enlarge the
work in this church, which will place
it in the grade Of the best charges
in the Florida conference.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-10-25
THE FUN Is OVER
And Now Teddy Will Play Politics
Till He Lands Taft.

Washington, ID. c., Oct. 23.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt has returned to the
Capital, and from now until the Re
pablican convention and most likely
stewards, his sole concern will he
slth the election of a successor in
ne cfice of President He may write
sone hundred or more messages, as-
reszting some hundreds of thou
nnas words. and on sundry subjects
Ron babies to poetry.
Theodore Roosevelt may go down
ia,o history as great man or he may
tsI he may be an all-round able man
ssd he may not There are all sorts
q opinions of him. but there is but
ne opinion as to his love for the
une Of politics and his matchless
Nh at II. Werethe as good at the
ne OF tennis, which, he says, he is
. ioad OF, as he is at the game of
potliies, the members of the cabinet
anc the others who play with him
scsid not have to make so many in
sssional misplayb in order not to
ast MIN. He has announced that
= wants Taft to succeed him, and
VIC Iaft friends and boomers are
'"nns upon this theory. Whether or
s'' ne is really tor Taft or whether
= VII throw hi m when the exigen-
aes OF the situat ion demand it re-
ssins to be seen
sooody who nows him ever now
saenpts to prop hecy what President
h''evelt is goin{ to do.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-10-25
JOHN ID. HELPS CIT.
Rockefeller Will Use Resources to
Full Extent to Steady the
Boat.

New York. Oct 23.-John d.
Rockefeller has taken an active in
terest in the present financial situa-
ton and has arranged to lend very
large sums to a number of New York
financial institutions.
Il think, "fsaid Mr.. Rockefeller. to
a representative of the Associated
Press this &evening, the existing
alarm among investors is not war
ranted, and l hope the good common
sense of our American people will
control the situation.
Personally ( have absolute faith
in the future of the values of our
securities and the soundness Of unde--
lying conditions.
Instead of withdrawing any Of
my moneys from the banks, / am CO.
operating with others in helping TO
meet that which | firmly believe to
be only a temporary crisis. Every
one having the good of his country at
heart should by word and deed lend
a hand now to re-establish confidence,
and / propose to do my part to the
full extent of my resources.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-10-25
FERRATA SkIPS OUT.
Italian Contractor Is Said to Have
Taken 500, 900.

Roanoke. Va. Oct 23.-Ettore
Ferrata, an Italian railroad contrac-
tor OF this city. has abscOnded with
$4,000 of his firms money. accord
ing to the statements made by his
partner 1t is alleged Ferrata drew
the money out of the bank osteusibly
for the purpose of paying the labor
ers, but the latter claim they recciy-
ed no money
Italians who had been working for
Ferrata also charge that he took
more than $4,000 OF their money
which they had given him 10 keep for
them.
Ferrata was formerly an Italian ex-
change banker and labor agent at
New Orleans and is said 10 be a
nephew OF Cardinal Ferrata. private
secretary to the Pope.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-10-25
WAS SENT To WALL STREET
AND THE STOCK EXCHANGE
ROCKEFELLER And MORGAN
Together With Secretary COrteIyou
Poured Cash Into the Banks of
New York

New York, Oct. %, 19O7.-By far
the most notable event in the drama
tic episode of the day yesterday was
the emptying of millions of money
into the stock exchange through
pool, headed by ]. P. Morgan and
other financiers, in order to avert a
ruthless selling out of Astocks held
by brokers which was threatened be-
cause of their inability ID obtain re-
/ newals of loans on which these stocks
had been carried A remarkable
condition brought about this extreme
stringency in money which had grad
ually forced the interestsrate up to an
almost unprecedented figure.
Notwithstanding the high rate for
call money that might have been OBJ
tanned the National City Bank, John
ID. Rockefeller personally. and other
prominent monied interests sent
funds to the stock exchange to be
lent at normal rates of per cent
These sums, however. were not
sufficient to meet the demand, and
for a time there was great confusion
and hurried selling of stocks on the
exchange At the time that excite
ment was at it's height, the announce
ment was made that a pool had been
formed with j. P. Morgan as its head
to come to the rescue of the brokers,
for whom it was necessary to provide
funds at once in order that they
might carry the stocks they were
holding for their customers The
Morgan pool Brought a sum of money
amounting to about $25,O0O.OOO to
the loan corner of the exchange,
where it was quickly distributed in
such lots as would be most effective
in rendering support.
The effect of this relief measure
was instantaneous and the rate on
call money dropped from 100 per
cent to 10 per cent. Stocks advanced
more rapidly than they had declined,
and it was only a few minutes until
Union Pacific, the market leader, was
selling at los. Other stocks were
affected and the rally was
complete. Seldom, if ever, had the
veterans of the financial aggregation
been saved so quickly and so effec-
lively by such NapoleOnic stroke
When the stock exchange closed
every one was getting all the money
he wanted The close was marked
by a memorable scene in which the
brokers gathered around the prin-
cipal trading posts and gave three
cheers for J. Pierpont Morgan and
the members of the pool which had
saved the day
The aggregate. amount OF money
" hich had been contributed in order
to weather the storm and restore con-
fdeace assumed truly colossal pro
portions. Roughly estimated it in
cluGes S25.O0O,0O0. which Secretary
COr-elyOu deposited in the New York
BANKS. $25.00O,0G0 which the Nor
gan pool brought 10 the floor. $40,
100000 which John d. Rockefeller
deposited with the Union Trust Com
PAM IS 4 means OF stemming the
tide 1t the Trus Company of America
and finally another $JO,OOO,00O
which it is understood Mr. RockefeI-
er stood ready TO advance TO meet
any further stress Of conditions, in
all considerably in excess of 800
poo. 1000
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-10-25
MANY SPOTS ON THE Sun.
Astronomer In Pittsburg Discovers
Remarkable Group.

Pittsburg. Pa, October 24-John
A Brashear, the astronomer, has 81
covered a remarkable group OF sun
spots. some of them so prominent
that. with favorable conditions, they
can be seen with the naked eye. He
says it will be several days before he
is able TO determine whether they
will have any magnetic effect on the
earth. He said:
For the past six days the surface
of the sun has been literally covered
with spots Saturday evening At
sunset some of these spots could be
plainly seen with the naked eye Up
to the present time l have found five
great groups, which cross near the
center of the sun. They extend 70
the equatorial region. where they
are not usually found.
One great group Of 100000
square miles has three bridges eX-
tending across a dark patch OF the
sun. forming a sort of three-sided
connection between the south. east
and north sides Of the suns surface.
Mr.. Brashear says that the chances
of seeing the spots with the naked
eye tomorrow Will be good.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-10-25
SENTIMENTAL BURGLAR.
Robs the Old Man But Refuses SAY
ingS of His Little Girl.

New York. Oct ga burglar
with sentiment in popularity supposed
TO be a rarity but such a one has been
found here. He stole $500 in money
and valuables from the home OF
Gustus T. Rutland, a sea captain. but
refused 10 take the savings OF Ru-
lands little daughter, Grace. about
SIS. or her few jewelry trinkets.
Instead of rifiins the girls bank he
left this note on ii: i have a sweet
little girl OF my own. l hate TO be
in this business but I am compelled
TO. My regards to the baby"
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-10-25

Mrs Fincy Lowe, aged ~ years
died at her home in the Pine GfoVe
settlement yesterday, and sin be
buried today atuhe family burying
ground at Swift Creek in Hamilton
county. Mrs Lowe was the widow of
Thomas Lowe, and leaves five child
rem. all of whom reside III this coun-
ty- Mrs Lowe was a devOut mem
Der of the Methodist church.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-10-25
THE VETERANS REUNION.
scoia In Holiday Attire for
-Gen BoyiestOn Elected
Brigade Commander

. ,.sn'ae0if Oct. 2s.-Pensacola is
e possession of the soldiers OF
! 'ss To-Day, the veterans reunion
ee FLORIDA Division of veterans
eosyened here this morning.
- !. NE largest attendance of any re-
acid In many years. The city
holiday attire. flags and bunt-
'niosiedl with the flag of the
ts~-aes' APPEARING on every
q while tie spacious armory
- sssfe the meetings are being
60 sraped the colors of the
ss-sF' TBS morning Mayor
4 - se'eohed the veterans to
|@a NJ ,sd " replied to by Major
Fseh qther address - Of ~o,I
-. 80 resqPnses consumed the
- while the after
- as devoted to business
1uns reports of committees.
4r.~sfauet was rendered the
<hs. afserward many attend
~ Rebels at the opera
- N. sfternoon the Second
- q : meeting and unanim-
zen s. C. Boyleston.
= - commander. There
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-10-25

Geo. thurman and son. of Suwannee
Station, are among the visitors here
today.
The Ordway new era., 1907-10-25
BOX SPRINGS.
WHAT THE PEOPLE ARE D0Ixc.

Mrs. Mcclure was an Ordway visitor
Monday.
Mr. F. L. Peterson went to Rocky
Ford Tuesday.
Mr.. f. f. Sirris attended to busI.
ness In Pueblo last week.
Mr.. J. G. Cleveland spent a day or
two at his ranch last week.
Mr.. VIM. Miller was called back to
Michigan by sickness in the family.
Mr.. Mcclure gave I dance In the
"Owens Hall' Saturday night. Those
who attended report pleasant time
Mr.. Leshley came down from Pueblo
the first Of last week and has been
busy on his homestead. He has nut
down another well and Is finishing up
his house.
Mrs. W. Fl. Clark, Mr.. and Mrs.
Owens and Mrs. Horsley visited the
South Box Springs school Friday az
ternoon and were very much pleased
to see what thorough work Mr.. John.
son Is doing and with the interest
each child manifested in the work.
Mrs. Hester brought her two little
boys to school Monday morning and
entered them; she also had with her
Mr.. Bars two children and Mrs. links
little daughter, but they will not be
able to attend as they live between
five and six miles away from the school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. Z. Peterson started
for Chicago last Thursday. Mr.. Peter
sons father and Mrs. p. d. Peterson
accompanied them as far as Rocky
Ford. They had intended to make
their home In Rocky Ford, but they
found the water did not agree with
them.
The Ordway new era., 1907-10-25

have patrons of the school to come
and visit that they may take great.
er interest in making the school what
1t should be to the community.
Lloyd Palmer enrolled In the Third
grade, and Arnold Palmer In the Sec
ond grade, Tuesday morning.
Little Ruth Whitehead, who has
been very Ill of typhoid fever, is very
much better. All of the First grade
children will be delighted to have
her with them again.
Rube and Walter Squire, who had
withdrawn on account OF sickness, In
their home are again enrolled in the
First Primary.
The new water system Is soon to
be extended to the school.
There Is to be a teachers association
held here Saturday afternoon and
evening, November the 9th. Program
will appear later.
A school incident. Teacher, latter
having read to her pupils about the
landing OF the Pilgrims on Plymouth
Rock "Now you may draw a picture
Of Plymouth Rock as you imagine II
looked" Small boy, (who had no,
been paying attention), Shall We
draw hen or a rOoster?'
The Ordway new era., 1907-10-25
SCHOOL . NOTES

r,ot: Anderson and Misses Spoor,
Oodd' Lindquist and Freeman drove
over TO Fowler Friday evening after
school to hear the State Superintep.
MISS craig. All enjoyed the lecture
very much. She spoke Of progress,
ana showed why the state of Colora.
90 mas come to the front In material
matters as well as educationally, She
roresees great future for our new
state.
Miss Dodd spent Saturday at Swink
and La Junta with her sister, Miss
Florence, who in turn spent Sunday
In Ordway. returning to La Juuta in
the evening.
A fire drill was given Wednesday
just before noon. None OF the teach.
ers or pupils knew that the drill was
to come at that time. 1t was just one
minute and dfty seconds after the
gong rang until the last pupil crossed
the threshold OF the front door. We
hope that the pupils will neYer be
compelled to use the drill on account
OF fire.
New decorations and draw curtains
have been provided, and a program
will be given by the Literati Society
OF the High School Friday after re.
cess. You are invited.
The examination is over, and every
pupilis sure lie will be able to study
a little harder, and either hold his
rank or make 1t better.
The room occupied by the Grammar
department has been reseated the
past week, thereby adding greatly tG
the convenience and comfort OF the
pupils.
Mildred Cash entered the seventh
grade Monday, making the enrolment
In the Grammar School, Al.
Francis James and Francis Casl
joined the sixth grade Monday.
Mrs. Chester. Mrs. Lee Edgar and
Mrs. Roper visited the primary ant
2nd intermediate rooms this week.
Mr.. WIN. Edgar visited the schoo
Tuesday afternoon. We are glad tt
The Ordway new era., 1907-10-25
Remember This.

When you are contemplating paint
ing or papering, that am prepared
to furnish estimates and material for
all kinds of painting and paper-hang-
ing. X. f. North.
The Ordway new era., 1907-10-25

How about that "Born" Suit or
Overcoat. Let US make you up one.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
Winfree Bros
The Ordway new era., 1907-10-25

h,yOu want good job Of plumbing
! 0rdway Hardware & Furniture
! will do. 1t for you.
The Ordway new era., 1907-10-25

nor SALE:-Black mare, three
kr old; weight, 900 pounds; partly
kss will drive single. ! mile north
! three miles west OF Ordway.
Chas. Schroeder.
The Ordway new era., 1907-10-25
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-07
LAW BLOCKS JAIL ADDITION
Opinion by MaEney districts Plans
of County Board to En-
large Prison.

The plan OF the county commissioners to
build extensive additions to the county Jail
has received a rude Jolt In an opinion
given the commissioners Wednesday by
Deputy County Attorney Magney. The
commissioners have been In consultation
With Architect John Latenser and were
going to remodel the interior and probably
)uild an addition to the southwest of the
resent structure.
Then one OF the commissioners looked
into the law and II was found new build
ings could be erected by the county only
TO the amount OF $500 without a vote OF
he people. The county attorney was asked
for an opinion and Mr.. Magney gave it.
II is TO the effect the law applies to addi-
tions built 10 a structure as we'll as TO new
md separate buildings.
The plans of the commissioners were &c
remove the jailor's quarters from the pres
ent structure and use the room thus OBJ
tanned for additional wards and cells. Thil
can be done, as the law makes no prohibi
ton regarding repairs. The addition to b,
built to the southwest, however, cannot b,
erected unless It costs less than $500 Jus
what will be done will probably be decided
at the regular meeting Saturday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-07
HOT DEBATE OVER MERGER
Real Estate Men Favor Annexation,
but Not Placing Exchange
on Record.

d. c. Patterson precipitated a warm de-
bate in bringing to the attention of the
Real Estate exchange "Wednesday the pend
ing legislation for the annexation OF South
Omaha. Mr. Patterson said statistics would
prove that a great rise in values of real
estate was experienced in other cities
that had been annexed and that the smaller
city was benefited the most.
1t was moved that the exchange advo-
cate the annexation of South Omaha, but
the proposition to place the exchange on
record as being in favor of annexation met
with resistance, and II was finally decided
to appoint a committee for the purpose of
gathering statistics bearing out the con-
tentions of Mr.. Patterson. President Bost-
wick appointed as members Of such com
mittee d. c. Patterson, w. II. Russell,
George G. Wallace and w. T. Graham.
William A. Stull spoke at length on leg
islation now pending at Lincoln providing
that the owner OF property upon which a
mortgage has been placed snail pay taxes
on the property and mortgage as one piece,
and not pay taxes on the total value of the
property, as at present, with the MORTGAGE
being required to pay taxes on his mort
gage as well, which is equal to the pay
ment Of taxes on one and one-half times
the actual value OF the property.
The measure was endorsed by the ex
pointed 10 promote the legislation as far
as possible by legitimate methods on the
part of the exchange. F. H. WCad, John
+. Flack and C. F. Harrison were APP
pointed to serve in this capacity.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-07
BENSON PLAN NOT APPROVED
| Scheme of ArcI 'tect Contest on Plans
for Model Cottage Fails of
Endorsement.

The plan outlined last Tuesday to mem
bers of the Real Estate exchange by e. A.
Benson for a contest among architects for
the submission of plans for a model cot
tage, did not meet with hearty approval
from the members of the exchange at their
meeting at the Commercial club Wednes-
day afternoon. Mr. Benson explained his
views on the subject and thought three
purses of $50 each should be offered by the
exchange for the best plan for four. five
and six-room cottage. When requested to
subscribe to a fund for the purpose.
responses to the extent of a little less
than 800 were received, and the matter
was passed until the Lext weekly meeting.
A report was received by the exchange
from Lew Sholes, chairman of the long
term lease committee, in which Mr. Sholes
detailed the operation of two successful
leases OF this character in Omaha, one for
property near Fifteenth and Farnam streets
and the other for the lot upon which part
Of the new Brandels building is now being
erected. Mr.. Sholes gave it as his opinion
that leases from fifty TO ninety-nine years
were OF great utility and recommended
their adoption in Omaha so far as practi-
cable. The report was received with great
favor.
DR.. simones, who formerly resided in
Omaha and who was passing through the
city on his way to his home in Idaho was
the guest of the club and delivered a
short address. in which he remarked at
the great growth shown in Omaha since
his departure for the west several years
ago and congratulated the members of the
exchange on their part in the material
prosperity and advancement OF the city.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-07
Announcements of the Theaters.

At the orpheum the regular midweek
popular price matinee will be given this
afternoon. The bill on has been almost
unanimously pronounced the best of the
season by press and public. The Fadette
woman's orchestra is a strong card and
as matinee attraction has no equal on
the vaudeville stage. The house has been
packed at every performance this week
and large numbers of people have been
turned away and the advance sale indi-
Gates many will not find it possible 10
secure seats at any of the regular per-
formances and to accommodate as much
of this overflow patronage as possible an
extra matinee will be given tomorrow. FRI
day afternoon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-07

cepted his proposition 70 accompany him 20
Omaha. She said he told her then that he
makes two or three trips week from Kan
sac City to keep the Omaha market sup
piled, being paid a certain price per head
from the proprietors Of the places accepting
the girls,
Riggs was picked up by the oficers at
Union station when about TO return to
Kansas City. He denied he was actively
engaged as a procurer and suggested that
he be given an opportunity TO get out of
town. assuring the Judge he would take
advantage Of It promptly and lastingly.
The Judge, however, decided to enforce a
continuation OF his stay I'm Omaha for
sixty days.