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Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-22

the guns of the James brothers in his
home.
Is Crack Shot
In addition to these guns are number
of others which would bring joy to the
heart of an admirer of firearms. Revol-
yers and rifles of the latest pattern may
be seen, together with many trophies OIL
the fight and chase which their owner
has collected while serving as cowboy,
soldier and crack shot In the United states
and South America.
For years Mr.. Norman was known as
one of the best shots in the country. AS
an expert with the rifle he Travelled for
several years with Buffalo Bills wild
west show, but three years ago gave up
his life and retired to the humdrum ex-
istence of contractor in beach town.
"I cannot say that 1 am sorry l made
the change" said Mr.. Norman last night
ut is true 1 frequently feel desire to
again get into the saddle and go Off on
long hunt So far l have been able TO
master this feeling, and presume L Will
pass the remainder Of my life in Redondo.
"I am very proud of my collection OF
firearms. In TACT, 1t has taken years Tor
me to collect them. The majority of the
weapons were presented to me by friends.
For instance, the revolver which was for
merly carried by Jesse James. 1t was
given me by his son, while Frank James
presented me with the rifle he carried dur
ing his raids.
II would not dispose of either of these
weapons or with the revolver Bob Young
er owned, and which he gave me, for any
sum of money. They are precious to me,
and I admire them for the memories at
tached to them a thousandfold more than
for their real value"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-22
GRAND GIVES POLICE TIPS
ON HOW TO END TONG WAR

If the local police want to know how to
end the alleged tong war in Chinatown
let them go in body to the Grand
theater and get some pointers.
If they study we'll the second act Of
''On Dangerous Ground" they will readily
ascertain that the easiest method is to pick
out the main squeeze of the tong, stand
well elevated above him, with a huge
bass drum in hand, smash the drum head
side foremost over the Chinks Uranium,
and leave him to founder in the remnants
thereof.
It is so simple!
You see, the drum is large and round
most bass drums are. And the head of it
is sheepskin-most heads are-that is,
drum heads-oh, yes, some others are,
too. And the sheepskin head fits down
over the other head-and there you are.
For even a purblind policeman will ad-
nit that a Chinese hatchetman with a
base drum hanging about his neck stands
a, poor show of creeping UP on an enemy
and devitalizing him unbeknownst to the
victim intended.
The problem presents two points: Can
he reach the pursued when the drum in
tervenes to shorten his reach? Can he
creep up noiselessly when he gets a noisy
drum in the neck?
See?
It is as simple as all outdoors. Just
spot the hatchetmen, sling bass drum
at each one, and run away. Then defy
them to do their worst-even their wiener
wurst You never sausage scheme.
For this tip the Grand charges only regu-
lar rates. and throws in one of the thrill
lest melodramas that ever happened.
Its locale is San Francisco. in the ole
underground Chinatown regime; its per.
sonnel consists of FOUNDERS, drmks, high
binders. police. barkeepers and few
other delectable members of society as
San Francisco seemingly knows it.
Chang Wah is the main guy, and Leslie
King fairly revels in his diabolical antics
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-22
PANIC SEXES
PASSENGERS
TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
CROWDED CAR
CONTROLLER ON BEACH TROLLEY
BURNS OUT
Motorman's Face Seorched by Flames
and others Receive Minor ln-
Iurles-PoIlce Surgeons
Relieve Wounded

AS Santa Monica car 2S5 inbound by
the way of Venice was approaching the
Venice city limits last night the control
ler blew out and two persons were baoly
injured and several others shaken up and
bruised in the panic which followed.
r. S. Leonard of 1881 Estrella avenue,
Los Angeles, chief clerk to Joseph Mo
MILAN, general manager of the Pacific
Electric railroad, was thrown from the
car and receiver a five-inch laceration of
the scalp and a slight concussion at the
base of the brain.
He was given aid by Venice physician
and then sent to his home in this city.
Gregory Perkins, jr., insurance and real
estate agent of sos West Twenty-hrst
street. was thrown from the car and fell
heavily on a sand dune by the side of
the track He was rendered unconscious
and was badly bruised, suffering greatly
from the shock He was sent directly
to his home on the next inbound car.
William Eversham, Hotel Richmond,
was bruised and cut about the face and
hands.
A number of other passengers, includ-
ing many women and children, were
crushed in the panic that ensued and
were more or less injured, but none of
them seriously.
Motorman Burned
The car was running at high speed and
this is supposed to have so taxed the
controller that it blew out. AS the ex-
plosion occurred the motorman, whose
name was not learned, was thrown back
ward against the door leading into the
car. He was badly bruised and burned
about the face and hands.
R. S. Leonard. owing to the crowded
condition of the car, was standing up
beside the motorman on the top step of
the car.
Mr.. Perkins was standing beside. him.
When the explosion occurred both men
were thrown from the car.
Mr.. Leonard struck head downward on
the edge of the ties and was rendered
unconscious.
Mr.. Perkins as he fell tried to throw
himself beyond the edge of the ties and
succeeded in a measure, as the upper
part of his body struck in the sand.
In an instant there was panic.
Men, women and children rushed for
the doors, all going toward the rear as
the front end of the car was filled with
the flames from the burning controller
In the rush women and children were
knocked down and in some instances
trampled under foot.
A number of men, however, among
whom were Drs. Quint and Bonynge of
this city, rendered every assistance pos
sible in getting the passengers out of the
car in safety, and both physicians gave
such aid as they were able to passengers
who were injured.
Fortunately but few required attention
of the physicians. but they, with a num-
ber of other men, were highly praised
for the cool manner in which they aided
women and children in getting out of the
crush.
AS soon as possible another car was
backed down to the scene OF the acci-
dent and the passengers taken on board
and sent to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-22
orpheum,s New Stunts

New things on the Orpheum bill for this
week are Anita Bertling, European Jug
gler; Jack Wilson and company, come
dians; Bednar, king of marionettes'; +;
Rose and Jeanette, Partisan duelettes,
and Bert and Bertha Grant. The hold
overs include the chic and very naughty
Lalla Selbini, the bathing beauty. and
others.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-22
CHURCH SOCIETY HOLDS
QUARTERLY MEETING

The quarterly meeting of the st. Vincent
de Paul society was held yesterday morn
ing at the Sacred Heart church.
Low mass was celebrated at 8 o'clock by
Rt. Rev. Mgr. Harnett, V. G., who also
preached the sermon.
Following the mass breakfast was
served in Conaty hall Following this the
business session was held. c. c. Desmond,
president of the federation of societies of
the various parishes, presided. Reports
were made from the various committees
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-22
SAYS LOS ANGELES
EXHIBIT is GOOD

DR.. ]. J.. Woodin of Independence, Inyo
county, is in Los Angeles on his way home
from trip to the jamestown exposition
and Washington, d. C. The doctor says
that the Los Angeles exhibit is one of the
finest on the grounds. 1t was so hot while
he was there. however, that extended
sightseeing was far from pleasurable.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-22
ALE BOTTLE ExPLoDEs,
HURTING BARTENDER

S. M. Robbins, bartender employed at
the A1dine club at "a South Spring street,
was struck in the face by piece of flying
glass yesterday morning and cash cut In
his cheek extending from the corner OF the
mouth toward the ear.
He was placing two bottles of ale IN an
ice box when one of them exploded
He was treated at the receiving hos
pital.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-22
Ethel BARRYMORE at the Mason

engagement at the Mason tonight ap-
pearing in Captain Jinks," a wartime
comedy without war features. Costumes
of the Sos will be displayed, especially
the hoopskirts, then a necessity Of
woman's wear. The Mason will be dark
next week, but will reopen a week later
with Ezra Kendall in Swell Elegant
Jones'
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-22
"Mrs. Danes Defense" at ReIasco

Mrs. Danes Defense" a play which
made decidedly strong impression at the
Belasco when presented there some
months back, will be the offering this
week, with Hobart Bosworth in the role
he so adorned before. Miss Lillian Albert
son will have a decidedly trying part as
Mrs. Dane-one to test her emotional
powers to the utmost.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-22
PEOPLES Theater

The bill at the Peoples theater Tuesday
night is headed by Harry Booker and
company in THE Walking Delegate"
Miller and McCauley, blackface come
dians, are making their first western tour.
Gushing and Merrill will present their
burlesque, Anthony and Cleopatra"
Homer Long will sing while the Peoples
comedy company will present 'The
Wrong Doctor" in which James P. Lee
will appear, as will Miss Inez Ragan,
popular Los Angeles girl.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-22
ooLDFIELD CAPITALISTS
BUY SHASTA PROPERTIES
Rx Associated Press.

By Assoclated Frs5s'
REDDING, July H.-Goldfeld capital
lists, headed by George Wingfield, Brow
hor and Obers, last night completed a
deal for the purchase of the Graham
group of copper mines adjoining the iron
smelter. They also took option on the
Arps group near Capt. Delamar's hold
ings. This means big development work
and another smelter for the copper belt.
w. e. Casson of Carson City made the
deal.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-22
Fischer's New BurIesque

'The Man and the Mummy" is the tile
of Fischer's new burlesque, going on to-
night. 1t is guaranteed to awaken either.
Vaudeville will add to the bill.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-22
LOS ANGELES MINISTER
SPEAKS IN LIBRARY PARK
special to The Herald.

Special 10 The fttTdIu'
PASADENA, July H.-Frede.ick Miller,
pastor of the Haven Methodist church of
Los Angeles, spoke to the union young
peoples meeting this afternoon at Ii
brary park He was heard by large audi
ence. Pleasing music was endered py a
chorus choir and tile Y. NJ. G. A. Glee
club. These out door meetings are prov
ing very popular.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-22
Unique's Bill Changes

New features on the Unique bill to-
night will include Miss Wilson, Thomas
Curtis and company; Conbrey, juggler;
Mile. Cantarell and Laura Banks.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-22

registration will be required to show a
diploma from some recognized college of
pharmacy before appearing Lefore the
state board for examination.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-22
Emnlre,s HeadlIners

Empire headliners this week include
Frank Stafford and Marie Stone; the
Blaisdens. cyclists, and the Wallace sis
ters, with a new sketch, Miss Brown
from Glendale"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-14
GREAT RATS ON OCEAN.
Immense Loads of Timber Trans
ferred Over the Sea.

Nearly as large as the largest trans
Atlantic liners are some of the huge
sea RATS by means of which timber is
transferred from the Columbia river
and Puget sound to San Francisco or
southern California. Occasionally
these bundles of logs measure $50
feet from end to end and contain as
many as 5000 pieces of timber. To
fasten such raft so that it will with
stand the force of the seas to which
it is exposed In the trip down the
coast nO little engineering skill is re-
Quired. AS the cigar shape offers less
resistance to the force of the waves
than any other, this has been adopted.
In order to pile the timber in this
form huge skeleton or shipway is
constructed. This is practically a
cradle, which is moored in the water
adjacent to the boom where the raft
timber is confined. By means of a
boom derrick the poles and piling are
lifted from the boom singly and
placed in the proper position in the
cradle. They are so adjusted as to
overlap each other, the plan followed
being somewhat similar to that in lay
ing brick WALL the end of each stick
being placed opposite the center Of
the one adjacent to it.
After completion the raft is wrapped
with iron chains dashed around 1t at
| intervals ranging from IL to 20 feet
apart. These chains are composed of
one and one-half inch links and the
ends are toggled together after the
chains have been stretched taut by a
| hand or steam windlass. To prevent
! the chains from slipping iron staples
are driven through the links into the
| outside poles. In addition to the
chains, however, Side lines" as they
are called consisting of wire rope, are
stretched around the raft between the
chain sections, so that when the
wrapping is completed the mass of
logs is bound together very securely
When the wrapping is finished the
raft is ready for launching.
In building the raft two two-inch
chains are stretched lengthwise from
end to end through the center One
CT these is bolted to sort of bulkhead
at one end, consisting of a band OF
iron, which is fitted around the pro
jecting ends of the outer pieces. The
other chain is connected at the for
ward end with the towing hawser and
secured inside the raft by lateral
chains. To move this unwieldy bulk
two powerful steamers are usually dl
rectly ahead and the other to KEEP
the raft In the right course
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-14
Rockefeller's $32,OOO,OOO
Gift to Education

ers would quickly sum up to the edu-
cational gift figures.
Would Pay Interest on National Debt
Some of the things that 100000
would do in making history illustrate
strikingly the power of individual
wealth. That much money would pay
for the running of the governments of
Denmark and Greece combined for a
year, countries that maintain royal
families that are related to nearly all
the thrones of Europe. 1t is several
millions more than the annual rev.
enue of either Norway or Mexico, and
far exceeds the income of lot of
secondrate nations. With it he could
pay the interest for year on the ma
tional debt of the United States. In
1856 this gift would have liquidated
the nations entire national debt.
Even now by little more than doub-
ling the amount Mr.. Rockefeller could
render Norway financially free and
perhaps win the Nobel peace prize.
Mr.. Carnegie believes that books af-
ford the best education. The best
books that were ever written, those
of the kind that are found in Sir John
Lubbock's list of one hundred best
books, can be published and sold to-
day for 25 cents each. Eight of such
volumes would cost two dollars. Mr.
Rockefeller's gift would place such a
nucleus of an education in the hands
of every child of school age in the
United States, or it would place them
as library in possession of every fam
lily in the country.
1t costs about 500 year to educate
child in the public schools of small
communities. The interest alone on
the Rockefeller donation amounts, at
five per cent, to S1,600,OO0 a year
That sum would give education each
year to $4,000 children. 1t would more
than pay the entire cost of teaching
New York City's 100000 children for
year.
Turning aside from educational fig
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-14

ures, subject on which Mr.. Rookie
feller's general education board has
all manner of statistics, there are
some essential practical things that
his thirty-two millions would do. For
example, it costs, even at present high
prices, about $4,000 to build a house
in Brooklyn with all modern convent
ences and of suffice size to contain
two families Of five persons each.
Technically these are known as two
family houses. The education gift
would build 10000 of such houses,
giving happy homes to 100000 people
who now merely exist in crowded
tenements.
Albany is a city of 100000 people.
All of them could be comfortably put
into homes that might be built with
such a sum. The total assessed real
ty valuation of Albany is $4,000, 900,
of which more than one-half is bust
ness property. So that the education
gift might purchase the homes of an
/ entire capital city. The cost of liv-
ing last year in the United States was
Sl05 per person, giving all the neces-
stiles of life. At this rate 3O4 1872
/ people could be supported for a year
out of the donation. Nobody in such
cities as Newark, Washington, Mil
waukee, Detroit, or New Orleans
would have to worry about food or
clothing. The mere interest on the
sum would support perpetually the
entire population of such cities as
Ansonia, Conn; Johnstown, N. Y, or
New Rochelle, Any city of $4,000
people could live on the income of the
gift.
In the matter of food alone such
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-14

Mr. Rockefeller's gift, said: ut is an
anchor to the windward against the
time when an aroused people will
curtail the privileges of public-service
corporations. The gift was not in
cash Most likely 1t was railway Sc
curities. Every one of these is a
mortgage against the future. Some
day 1t will develop. perhaps that the
special privileges which these rail.
roads enjoy will be threatened.
1T will result in a sudden squeez.
Ing of the water out of these stocks.
Then there will so up cry that these
great educational interests, dependent
upon the returns from these securi.
ties. are being threatened, There will
be talk, also, of what the widows and
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-14
Gift Is Discussed in Europe.

Discussion over the gift has spread
to Europe. The Worlds Paris cores
pendent in a special cable despatch
said
"The Rockefeller gift has excited
establishment in the French press
Several studies of his temperament
have been published in which the
writer's seek for reasons which
prompted the giving away of such an
enormous sum. One editor suggests
piety as the cause and another sug-
gests that all American millionaires
tremble in dread of laws that may
rob them of their wealth.
"The American temperament, so
the article continues, is FESTIVE
against great accumulations, and this
enormous bequest is intended to stave
off public action or the individual act
of murderous jealousy and envy.
Still another writer says that Mr..
Rockefeller wants to be talked about
for other than financial distinction.
He cannot do anything great for lack
of cultivation. He has no art collec-
lions or intellectual pursuits about
which the public hear, therefore he
makes his money talk
THE Petit Parisien, however, takes
a more generous view, believing that
Mr.. Rockefeller, unlike French mil
lionaires, feels deeply that great
wealth imposes duties upon its pos
SCISSOR and in pure justice Is doing
his best to acquit himself"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-14

and from which he made his wealth,
owns or controls nearly all the re-
f1neries in the country.
What Gift Means in Labor.
The census report says that the av-
erage wages paid in oil reineries
to able-bodied men over 16 years OF
age in 1899 was $557 year, or trifle
over $40 a week. Dealing with. the
matter of labor alone, in the accumu-
lation of these thirty-two millions it
would require the unremitting work
Of an army of 57,450 men giving all
their wages to Mr.. Rockefeller for
one whole year at the average rate
Standard Oil men were paid to make
up his gift
That would be equivalent to all the
workingmen in Providence or Kan
sas City or Rochester turning over
their wages for a year to Mr. Rookie
feller-a whole city working for him
so that this gift might be accumu,
lated
The production of crude petroleum
IN the United States in 1905, the lat
est year for which statistics are avail
able, was approximately 140,00O,OOO
barrels. A trihing difference of %
cents per barrel or about one-half
cent per gallon, on this output would
make up the gift in a single year.
The Standard is not so much pro
Queer of petroleum as it is a refner
and seller. It buys from oil-well own.
ers most of its raw product and fixes
the price, which fluctuates considera,
bly,, Therefore so slight a reduction
as one half cent per gallon in the
amount the Standard pays to produc
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-14
Ancient MANUSCRIPTS Found.

Valuable ancient manuscripts of the
Bible have been found in a monas
terry on Mount Sinai and have been
deciphered by their finder, Mrs Lewis,
of England.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-14

Second Painting for Church Finished.
Mr. Elliott Daingerfeld has placed
the second of his great wall paintings
in the chapel Of the Church of St
Mary the Virgin, New York. The sub
iect is "The Magnificent"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-14
Governor Of Homo Kono a law

Sir Matthew Nathan, governor OF
Hong Kong, is the only member the
Hebrew faith among the rulers of
English colonies. His salary is $4,000.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-14
sERMoNETTE.

"And the children Of Israel
came up to her for Judgment"
Two thoughts arrest our atten-
ton In contemplation Of this
declaration. First the desire for
instruction in the things Of
God on the part of the children
Of Israel, and, second, the abll-
lty and privilege of Deborah In
thus ministering the things Of
God to those in need.
II marks an epoch In the life
Of an individual and a people
when there comes realization
of need. can imagine that pre-
vious to this time, before OPP
preston became so grievous
and while sin seemed so allur-
ing and sweet, that Israel did
not have much desire towards
God. There was then no going
up to the Bible school under
the palm trees Of Deborah. The
complacency and indifference Of
the world spirit held them.
They were dead on the God
ward side.
But when the awakening
came there began a new epoch
In their lives. All, what
bright morning is that when
the light of Gods truth breaks
In upon the soul, and 1t goes up
humble and repentant to the
place Of Instruction. "BIessed
are they which do hunger and
thirst after righteousness, for
they shall be filed"
Mans hunger for God never
exceeded the supply of Gods
grace. The soul may take and
take and take of the divine
fuIIness, but It can never ex-
haust IL. Remember that.
And now as to Deborah.
Scripture does not give us the
particulars of her life and tell
US how she attained to the ex-
allied place and title of prophet
) ess in Israel, but we may be
certain that 1t was not the re-
) suit of chance or the unmert-
ed favor of God. There was the
) vision of the pearl of great price
and the paying of the price to
obtain the Ionsed-for treasure.
, She had the genius of hard
work and the gift of persist
. ency.
But the day came when De-
. borah, the despised and shun-
ned, became Deborah the proph-
etess. The day came when
those who had laughed at her
) religion were glad to sit at her
feet and learn Of him whom
they had despised and dishon-
ored.
Be patient, oh soul. The way
of righteousness is lonely some
times. To walk with God
means to walk apart from
friends and loved ones so often,
but be faithful and patient. BY
thy life thou shalt help many,
and by the wayside thou shalt
be able to speak the word that
shall point to God.
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