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Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31
ALABAMA

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Oct. 30.-Passen-
ger train No 46 on the Louisville g. Nash
Vile railroad was wrecked in the yards
at Blocton. The locomotive ana baggage
and mail cars were turned over. En-
gineer Charles Silliman was killed and
the fireman, mail clerk, porter and bag
gageman were injured.
An involuntary petition In bankruptcy
was filed in the federal court against the
Southern Steel company The creditors
seeking the bankruptcy order are the
Birmingham Coal and Iron company, the
Sayre Mining and Manufacturing COM
pany and the Cahaba Coal company. The
Southern Steel company is capitalized at
s25. 100000 and owns big steel plant at
Gadsden and steel rod wire and nail
mill. 1t also owns coal mines at Altoona
and Virginia City and ore mines through
out the Birmingham district, as well as
coke ovens and other properties.
MONTGOMERY-Pre Milton H.
Smith of the Louisville s. Nashville Rail-
road company conferred with Governor
Conner for one hour and forty-fve min
utes concerning the railroad situation AT
the close Of the conference each of the
principals said no common ground had
been reached and that the situation re-
manned unchanged.
Governor Conner. 1t is said, declares that
Mr.. Smith is responsible for the special
session of the legislature, while Mr..
Smith declared that the governor is re-
sponsible. There is no suggestion of a
further conference.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31
MICHIGAN


DETROIT, Mich, Oct 30. = Deputy
Sheriff Clay of Indianapolis arrested here
Henry p. Brunagh, said to be wanted in
Indianapolis to answer charge in con-
nection with recent paving investiga-
tion in that city Mr.. Brunagh went back
to indianapolis without requisition pro-
ceedings.
BATTLE CREEK--Dr. A. e. Winship Of
Boston, in an address before the conven-
lion here Of the Michigan State Teachers
association. said most business men spent
more time over hog or horse than they
win on their boys and that It is wonder
that so many of the sons of ordinary
Business men turn out we'll
IRONWOOD-The new shaft to be sunk
lat the Tobin mine, Menominee iron range,
by Capt. A. e. Buzzo OF Ishpemins will
he the largest in the Crystal, Falls dis
tfict It win so down to vertical depth
of so feet and will be Sx2e feet in interior
dimensions, large enough for four conn
partments. Preliminary work is in prog
|ress at the surface now, and as soon as
|e drift is run underground distance Of
ZOO feet to the ground to be cut by the
shaft upraising viii be started also.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31
JAIL DELIVERY FOILED,
BY SHERIFF'S WIFE

4 DECATUR, Ind. Oct sO.-By
+ her shrewdness and presence Of
= mind Mrs. Eli Meyers, wife of
= Sheriff Meyers of this county, pre-
. vented a jail delivery.
+ Mrs. Meyers went to the cell
< room on an errand and saw OCT
4 hard Brown twying to remove
4 bricks and mortar from hole he
: had dug in the wall. Mrs. Meyers
!. said nothing, but hastily sought
4 the deputy sheriff and police and
= informed them of the plot. The
j. prisoners caught red-handed,
i were locked in separate cells until
/. the damage could be repaired.
! Brown. who DID the work, had
+ taken bolt FROM his bed, and with
4 the use of a pump handle had
= pried the steel lining from the in
4 side. wall and removed layers of
4 brick, there being but the outside
i. layer between him and liberty. To
4. cover tho noise of the work the
4 other prisoners Of the pail would
Il. sing.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31
MARYLAND

BALTIMORE, Md. Oct. 3o.-Former
Congressman Joshua w. Miles has with
drawn as a candidate for United States
senator. In letter addressed to Chair
man Vandiyer of the state committee,
which was brought here by his brother,
Alonzo Miles, the Somerset county candi-
date announces his withdrawal and gives
as a reason that he is primarily interested
in the success of the Democratic state and
legislative ticket.
CUMBERLAND-A friend of Harry
Swiger at Wilsonburg. w. Va, has JUST
received information from him which
proves to his family that he is alive and
well. although a body supposed to be his
was buried in the Masonic cemetery at
Clarksburg, W. Va. last April.
LAURELs-Mrs. Mary e. Tighe. wife of
M. j. Tighe. a former member OF tho
house of delegates, died suddenly at Phil
adelphia, Pa, while on visit to relatives.
she is survived by her husband and five
children. The body was brought to
Laurel.
( PRINCESS ANNE-The body of Benja-
min Lankford. son of James Lankford.
who resides on the Annamessex river
near the farm of Albert Sudler. about nine
miles from this town, was found in a
fodder stack ON the premises. The young
man was % years old
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31
NEBRASKA

SAMAI9. Neb., oct. so.AMiss Myrtle
F.e ser. aged Is, Of this place, eloped
witt 8 Valter Mason. Mason has been IN
the .o3loy of the Tekamah Ditch com
pany for the last year.
HUMBOLDT-John r. Standerford. one
of tho pioneer farmers of Richardson
county, died at his home near this city
last night from complaints incident to old
age. he being in his seventy-ninth year.
WAYNE-The weather here is as fine
as was ever known in this section Of
Nebraska at this time of the year and the
farmers here are obliged to smile when
lhey view their large corn crop and note
he advance in the price.
STELLA-Mrs Eli Knapp died after a
brief illness of week. She leaves hus-
band and one child Deceased was sis
ter to Mrs. w, F. Higgins of this place
and a daughter of Mr.. Peabody of Me-
maha.
BEATRICE-Mina Rebekah lodge No.
11S held a business meeting and decided
TO entertain the district Rebekah meeting
to be held here early l., December. After
literary and musical program refresh
ments were served
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31
MONTANA


HELENA, Mont Oct. S0.-A special to
the Record from Lewiston says that 7. A,
Dram, employed on the coast extension of
the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul, has
been found murdered near Willow Creek
tunnel His throat was slashed in Ave
places, and there were half a dozen ugly
stabs in his chest. while his head was
badly bruised, as if with blunt instru-
ment The identity of the murderer is
not known, nor Is there any trace. Dram
was married. his widow being a resident
of the east
BUTTE-If ruling made by the court
in the trial of Theodore Canteloni, charged
with the murder of Mollie Quinn, is sus-
tanned by the supreme court Of the state
the death penalty is practically abolished
in Montana, The court ruled that juror
who was opposed to the death penalty
might sit on the jury, over the conten-
tion of the state that the law excluded
him, and overruled the states challenge
to prevent his sitting. The juror is w.
d. Bartlett, an old resident.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31
IOWA


IOWA CITY. Iowa, Oct. SO.-This is a
great building era at the state University
II Iowa. The new hall of natural science
is Just being completed. 1t is a magni-
flcent stone structure In 1t there is
large auditorium with a seating capacity
of 1900. .s4s-t
,ATLANTIC-The first suits to collect
unpaid subscriptions to the capital stock
of the new Atlantic Northern & Southern
railroad resulted in the payment or the
subscription and all COSTS The third %
per cent is now due and it Is thought
that all will be paid without further
trouble. The last so per cent is due when
the road is in operation, about Decem-
ber %.
CRESTON-Creston district Methodist
Episcopal conference will hold its sew
enty-frst session October 29-3 at Green
field Creston district comprises all or
part of the folliwing counties: Taylor,
Page, Mills, Montgomery, Adams, Union,
Madison, Adair and Cass, and this in
cludes eighty-two churches with over
10000 church members. Prominent men
OF Methodism will be present, notably
DR.. j. p. Brushingham of Chicago, who
is at the head of the central conference
committee on aggressive evangelism. He
will speak three times. No man In all
Methodism holds a higher position in
that particular field of work. Eminent
ministers from all over southwestern
Iowa will be present Presiding Elder
Hohanshelt of Creston district will pre-
side.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31
MASSACHUSETTS

BOSTON, Oct. 30.--Mrs Bath 8. Water
man of Goldfleld. New. and Boston has
arrived here looking for her husband of
six weeks, whom she says deserted her
i'll Denver, taking $500 of her money. She
says they were married September at
Goldfield by Rev. Mr.. Byers at the resi-
dence of Mrs. M. J. Hennese,-.
BROCKTON-Bishop William Burt Of
Zurich, Switzerland. head Of Methodism
ir Europe. addressed tie Wadsworth
class meeting at the Central M. e. church
on ''Methodism in Europe. Other speak
ers were Judge Raymond of New Bed
ford and William Gordon French Of San
Francisco.
WORCESTER-Rev George H. McDer-
mott, spiritual director of the Father
Mathew Total Abstinence society, one OF
the oldest Catholic institutions in the
country, has withdrawn from the society
because it would not abandon roller skat-
ing in it's building A month ago Mgr.
Thomas Griffin, rector of st. John g
Catholic church, requested the society to
revoke the rent OF the hall for roller
skating purposes.
SOUTH FARMINGIIAM-Byt the explo-
sion of gasoline tank in the basement
of the drug store of Theodore F.. Rice &
Co., Concord and Howard streets, a dis
astrous fire followed which caused loss
to building and contents Of fully $500.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31
IDAHO


RExBURG, Idaho, Oct. S0.-Orio d,
Parker, 21 years of age, was almost in
stantly killed at Sugar City by falling
into centrifugal machine at the sugar
factory. The body was badly mangled,
the right arm being torn off and the left
arm broken, while part of his head was
crushed and torn. The young mans home
is in New Haven. Conn.,, and word has
been sent to his parents.
BOISE-R. e. Lockwood. a will known
Idaho newspaper man. accidentally shot
and killed himself at Reggin. He had
planned to leave for Boise to become
managing editor of the Idaho scimiter.
weekly paper being started by ex-senator
Dubois. For years Lockwood was editor
of the Weiser Signal He was making a
present of the pistol to friend and in
showing him how to operate 1t shot him
self through the heart.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31
MAINE

PORTLAND. Me-, Oct. 30.--Neariy ten
thousand visitors registered this season
At the boyhood home of Longfellow,
whose doors have been closed for the
winter. This was the largest years vis-
itation since the house was opened to
the public.
AUGUSTA-The policy Of stocking the
lakes and ponds of the state is being
vigorously prosecuted. Last week io'vVo
salmon and $500 trout were placed IN
Taylor pond in this city. The plan Is to
make this place as good fish spot as
is Lake Auburn. Already this season
$4,000 young fish have been put into Lake
Auburn. The capacity of the hatchery
at Lake Auburn and in other places In
the state are overtaxed and two or three
more hatcheries are needed
BATH-Mayor George E.. Hughes and
CITY Solicitor Arthur H. Stetson have
selected Enoch Foster of Portland, for
mer Justice of the Maine supreme bench,
as counsel to assist them in going ovor
the contract and past history of the
Maine Water company in so much as
their relation to the city of Bath is con-
cerned. Their search will date back to
1885, when the water works system was
introduced here.
BANGOR--W. H. Severance of 81 Sew
erance street, Lynn, Mass, is in this
city seeking trace of his mother, whom
he has not seen since about 1853. In 1862
Mr. Severance's father, Russell Howard
Severance, enlisted at Bangor and went
to the front. He never returned. Wnetn-
er he was killed in battle or taken pris-
oner and died has never been learned
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31
RHODE ISLAND

NEWPORT, r. l., Oct. SO.-Dr. Fred
erick Bradley, an instructor in operative
dentistry at Harvard from 1893 to June,
1906. when he was Obliged to retire be-
cause Of i'll health, died here of a COM
plication of diseases, aged IS. He had
been president of the American Academy
of Dental Science and of the Harvard
club of Rhode Island He enjoyed large
practice here. He leaves a widow and
o. son, DR.. Frederick II. Bradley of
Plymouth and also a daughter.
PROvIDENCE-When Gustave Wen
dish of Edgewood went to bed he failed
to remove his teeth, as had been his
practice. Wendish, who had been Ill.
suffered a chill. coughed violently and
the teeth lodged in his throat and caused
death before his housekeeper could sum
mon medical aid.
NE. PORTING trip of Miss. Gladys
Vanderbilt and Count Szechenyi to the
Adirondacks where they were to visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred G. Vanderbilt, il
is announced, has been abandoned for
a time at least. 1t is said that the work
of preparation for the wedding made 1t
impossible for them to leave here. Later
there may be hurried visit to Sycamore.
Miss Vanderbilt is having a delightful
time with the secret of her wedding day.
Even the direct question Miss Vanderbilt
..des with a laugh. All she will say
Nav York early in December.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31
ILLINOIS

KEwANEE, ILL.,, Oct. SO.-Robert Ca
ney, Thomas Ines and George Jacobs were
terribly injured when thre kegs of pow
ing dinner In a shaft of the Lombardville
Coal company. All are in critical condi-
tion.
MACOMB-Fire supposed to. be of incen-
diary origin DESTROYED $4,000 worth of
property in Colchester, seven miles west
of here The Macomb fire department
was sent to Colchester on special train
and helped to save the property.
PEORIA-Six hundred distillery work.
ers walked out after the refusal of the
local distilleries to comply with their de-
mands for higher wages, shorter hours
and recognition of the union.
SPRINGFIELD-At a called meeting of
the state board of agriculture the resig-
nation of Secretary w. G. Garrard was
accepted, to take effect at once. Assist
ant Secretary e. e. Mccoy was made
secretary pro tenn until the January
meeting of the board. 1t is understood
that former President J. K. Dickerson OF
Lawrenceville has been selected by the
board Organization for the position.
John A. Cooke, convicted of embezzline
funds belonging to Cook county while
clerk of the Cook county circuit court
will be commenced, according to rumof
in circulation. The supreme court ad-
journed, and it Is said that among the
opinions handed down was one affirming
the decision of the lower court In the
case of Cooke.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31
NEW HAMPSHIRE

NASHUA, N. H., Oct. S0.-Henri Com
mter took a wing shot at an owl while
on hunting trip and was arrested just
as the bird fell to the ground. The fine
for shooting an owl is $40.
While speeding his automobile around
curve near Manchester Hugh Williams,
proprietor of the Canal street bowling
alleys here, was thrown and had his
collar bone broken. The machine turned
turtle and was badly damaged,
LEBANON-William Wilson, one of the
foremost men in the Shaker colony, is
very Ill and physicians say he cannot
survive long. Mr.. Wilson planned the
waterworks and sewage system for the
Shakers and has teen identified with
many of their business interests He
is 80 years old
PORTSMOuTH-Tha the discipline of
tie schools has suffered through the dis
missal of the men principals of the
grammar schools is asserted. Since the
schools opened in September woman
teacher has been appointed for each
building, but it is proving too hard for
them. and they are unable to maintain
the necessary discipline.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31
ALL OF THE La

CHIPPEWA FAlA
a meeting OF the stocA
county fair held at BIZ
officers were electedi Pl
Barrett treasurer, w. A..
secretary j.. M. Lepley; direc.
Barrett, d. Fl. Richards, w.
burn, F. s. McKean, n. Lepp6rt,
Burpee, P.NH. Shaffer, J. 2. ArpinN
pomas Foster. t.sss
MADISON-C Commissioners Bergh has
approved the articles of incorporation of
the Oostburg state bank of Oostburg,
Sheboygan county. The new institution
has a capital stock of $4,000 and its in
corporators are Peter Dame, Jacob
Fuhfemann and John Theune.
A. II. Hayward of Janesville has been
appointed deputy state bank examiner
to succeed Capt. Thaddeus Wild of Mil
waukee and will assume his new position
on November /. The position carries a
salary of $500 a..year.
SHEBoYGAN-A movement has been
started by the local saloonkeepers for an
eleven-hour closing regulation and $500
license in Sheboygan. At a meeting of
the Sheboygan Retail Liquor Dealers as
sociation the question was discussed, but
no definite action was taken.
fflEPYf,LAN-Two robberies occurred
r4sc ~ as yet there is no clew as to
~ rosJers. The postoffice and the gen.
a merchandise store of Graft & Dick
ans were entered. Only a little change
, was taken from the postoffice and cloth
ing to the value of $25 was taken from
the store. 1t Is supposed to be the work
of amateurs.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31
OREGON

PORTLAND. Oct. S0.-A dispaf
Carlton. Ore, says the Hotel
that pace was destroyed by
sixty suests escaped wlthor
fire is believed to have bee
origin. The loss will ex
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31
VIRGINIA

RICHMOND, Va. Oct. sO-Themas r.
Grant, negro. who escaped from the
government hospital for the insane at
Washington, was arrested in the Chesa-
peake & Ohio railroad yards and will be
returned to the asylum.
ROANOKE--Mrs. Jacob Pawpaw of
Bonsacks committed suicide by shooting
herself in the head. Her husband, who
was picking apples near the house. hear
ing the report of the gun. went to the
house and found his wife lying on the
floor dying, with the gun tightly clasped
in her hands
LEESBURG-The English hounds Of the
Middlesex Hunt club of South lincoln.
Mass, pack Of thirty couples. were
given trial run from the Oatlands estate
of William G. Eustis.
BRISTOL,-Henry O'Dell. the 9-year-o)
son of William O'Dell. was shot and kil'
here by neighbor's boy Of like age.
shooting was accidental. The lads
playing with a loaded shotgun.
O'Dell boys thigh was mangled,
tatingy amputation, and he died
minutes after the operation.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31
TEXAS


LAREDO, Texas, Oct. 30.-The immi-
grafton officers captured four Austrians
a few miles below the city. They had
been refused admittance at the immi-
sration office and SWAN the river to this
side But for the presence of large
number of passengers waiting for the
San Antonio train to pull out the Inter-
national passenger depot would have
burned up.
TEMPLE-Cook Riddle of this city, a
we'll known Santa Fe railway conductor
was called to Smithville by telegram
stating that his brother, Charles Riddle,
a Missouri, Kansas g. Texas trainman,
had met with serious accident, the
particulars of winch were not stated.
VICTORIAAThree cars of homeseekers
from the north passed through here to
Ell Campo. but will return to Victoria
and take In Victoria county. Land deals
are ge.ling quite common here now.
A movement is we'll. under way in this
city for the organization of a hunting
fishing and country club with a capital
stock of $4,000 H. E. Rathbone is the
prime mover in this new venture and Is
meeting with much success and encour-
agement in securing subscriptions to the
stock. 1t is the purpose to purchase the
Traylor lake in this county or acquire
some other property suitable for such a
purpose.
SEGUIN-Two thousand bales out of
41OO received is what the public weigher
here at Seguin estimates the cotton held
in the yard. In other words, half of the
cotton is held here that has been re-
ceived and about twenty bales only have
been shipped to the Houston warehouse.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31

II you want TO go east, c. Haydock.
Agent Illinois Central r. r.. lis W. sth-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31

ANDERSONvILLE A monument
erected by the state OF Connecticut in
memory of the soldiers of that state who
died in Andersonville prison was dedi-
Gated with interesting ceremonies. The
event was attended by large party of
state officials war veterans and other
representative citizens of Connecticut
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31
GEORGIA

ATLANTA, Ca, Oct. 3O-Georgia Bap-
tist churches exercised by the stringency
of the state prohibition law which goes
into effect on January /. and which
makes no exception even of sacramental
wine, are passing a resolution asking
Governor Hoke Smith to call an extra
session of the legislature to amend the
law.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31

YOUNGSTOWN.--A a meeting of the
lighting committee of the city council
last night 1t was decided to report favor.
.ably on the proposition for municipa
lightirE plant.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31

HICKA
city hall I.
the best Of a.
ing. Mr.. Haze.
Wilson, Repubh
ernor.
CADIZ-John L. Grs
county is campaigning
in the interests Of the Den
HICKMAN.-Dr. j. T. Dodsol
mated by the Republicans for
lature from this district.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31

MT. vERNON.-After being marrie'
just six weeks, Samuel Sharp, 81 year
of age, ended his life by shooting him
self through the head. No reason TO
his act is known.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31

BELLINGHAM-L. p Wragg, wh61I
recent spectacular career as promote
of Virginia real estate attracted considl
erable attention in this city and wa1<
claimed to be many times richer tlf
John d. of Standard Oil fame. was
judged insane and ordered removed
the state hospital at Steilacoom.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31

LA CONNER-Oats took ano
jump in the local market when $50
was offered by various buyers and
estimated that 10000 sacks have cbAna
hands at the new figures. The previous
ruling price was $25 per ton. Hay Is
strong at $40 per ton, with everN indica'
ton that 1t will go higher In the neal
future. Many farmers are holding fol
higher figure; in fact, the majoiA por
tion Of this years crop remains il tn
farmers hands,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31

NC
him
many
vICTol,
Mayor Will.
alleged threa,
son of George
tor Record, will
recently charged |.
torial with petty gr.
named made open IT,
editor.
CRIPPLE CREEK-By a
corded here H. c. Child of /
Brotherhood has decided to trn.
tain shares of capitah stock held
for humanitarian purposes. The
tola townsite is located near the eas
boundary Of Tyler county.
TRINIDAD--While unloading timbers
at the Ration tunnel j. T. Davis was
struck by flying pole and seriously hurt,
being hurled down an incline distance
of nearly fifty feet, altghting on his head
and shoulders. He is badly bruised and
it is said his spine is injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31
OHIO

FINDLAY. o., Oct. 2s.-Convicted Of
n.nnslaughter for killing his brother-in-
law, John Sherman, who had accused hin,
of taking S. from him, William Tea
was sentenced to ten years in the PEN
itentiary.
He took the sentence without tire
NOR, but his wife was overcome with
grief.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31

WA
Brents
his court
been bamb.
cision in the
libel and rema,
trial. The judg.
duty to enforce tn,
court and retry the
did not agree with tn. :
The suit is based on a.
in the Statesman derogs
claims, to Reynolds.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31
VERMONT

WEST HARTFORD,
ing a fire at the res
Sharkey here Mrs. s
from heart diseas'
saved in a dame
hours before the
the farm build'
a neighbor, W
causing a le
due to def
Tucker "
and no
Tucker
years
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31

KEf;T.-At the party primaries the
Republicans nominated G. M. Davis for
mayor. Davis weighs s67 pounds. He is
the heaviest man in the county and the
heaviest member of the Eagles in Ohio.
The Democrats renominated H. G. Eek
ert for mayor and George Holden for
treasurer. Holden is blind and the nom-
nation was indorsed by the Republicans.
COLUMBUS.-Attor General Ellis Is
after the alleged plumbers trust. Today
he filed in the county court a quo war
ranto suit against twenty concerns do
Ing plumbing business in several Ohio
cities, or making supplies for plumbers.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31

BELL will Of Johr
Brobst, Big -Four passenger conductor
who died suddenly on his train. leaves
everything to his widow as long as she
remains single. At her death or re.
marriage the estate goes to his children
Any heir contesting the will is to have
nothing.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-31
SOUTH CAROLYN


UNION. S. c., Oct. so-Dr.
deer, young physician. prob
wounded Lucy Lipsey, a ns
here, firing three bullets ii
On March 25 last the VIC
Lindeer in the back wi
The cause of the shootin.
ly known. DR.. S. S.
the young man, passed
time to witness the
Lindeer surrendered
was placed in jail
COLUMBIA-Th
lima is finally on
On the first of
in the Warehor
900 worth of
state. When
determined
mission W
business
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ffteenS
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