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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-01-11
SHAH OF PERSIA =.
YIELDS TO DEATH
Pablo Announcement Of Demiss
Is Made.
END CAME ON TUESDAY NIGHT
Leaves Many Children and VIII 81
suceeeded by His eldest Son, Mo.
Harmed Al MIRA, VINO Is M"
in Tehersn.

in Tehersn.
Teheran. Jan. lO.-Offcial nogi-
cation ut the death OF the shah a. -
o'clock Tuesday night. was mad -
9 O'Clock Wednesday morning frJn
the office Of TIL Grand Nizieg.
Muzaftdr-ed- din was born Of Tehs.
ran. March %. 1888. and succeed
Ell MS fataes. Nasg- cd lin, on the
death Of the latter On May l. 1896
Muzaffar-ed-d din Vas the second sol
OF Na,r-,d-iiu. but Vas appointed Ae.-
70 the throne.
Nasr-rd-diu was aSsassInatei May
!. 1896. IN he mosque ~ Adult
As.m. near Te.eran. ana while M
zafrar-oi-i,u a,ccn lei The tng3r" re
,ln" day. y Wss not uar. Jun. -.
l>aG. mat ne Mas formally iuyr..-i
Win sovereign power.
Tao reports 81 his III health uayr
been circulated from time - line.
In August las as the result ~ a
Ions continued CITATION In Persia,
ami man, Disturbance, %. ,..oCt
nau!.. 'aD shan s~aa'ei a ,oa,.l'I-
ton 20 Persia. With q us,oua. Assem-.
bly, and other f.rpmS
The late sala leave, uan. nha.
dren aud VIII .. s3c,"e.nI ny Be-.
c.dcsr son. M0h,mw.i Nj Mira. WI
VI, born N ~. AMI Nlo is G)U -
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-01-11
importan, Regulations Perfected

Washington. Jan. lO.-That the
new regulations for the mobilization
OF the national guard. just perfect
ed by Assistant Secretary of War Oh
liver, will result in making impOsSi-
Bile any repetition OF the difficulties
OF reorganization of the militia forces
in the face OF war. experienced In the
early DAYS Of 1895, Is expected by the
war department. These regulations
provide for the minimum strength Of
the organiza ions OF the militia in
time OF peace and equipment by the
state authorities 50 that this force
will De instantly available in time OF
need.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-01-11
Jerked from Train by Crane

New Orleans. Jan. l0.-Dispatch-
Is from Shreveport say that Walter
5. Curry, a prominent business man
was jerkrd by an automatic mai
crane q N the steps Of a Vicksbug
Shreve. 1.; and Pacific passenger train
aud probably fatally injured. Hi,
coat caught while he leaned out 20
drop a package al Doylen, La. for
q relative.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-01-11
fort RENO OFFICERS
| CHARGE NEGRO TROOPS
With Forming a Conspiracy to
Murder
Livery WHITE OFFICIAL At FORT
DIselosvre Made at Hearing in Case
o. Knowles Whe Was Bound Over &.
All otissrs Co Heavily Armes-Ar.
rssss OF Many Negroes to Follow.

Z N Rsno. Okla, Jan. l0.-Beliet
e the army oficers at Fort Reno that
= eonsplracy to murder every white
sxscer at Fort Reno. beginning with
captain Edgar A. Macklin-against
whom nearly every negro soldier at
~ post entertains q personal grudge
Is o result Of the affair at Browns
vile, Tex. and the discharge OF the
nogro soldiers that followed-and then
Droceding down the list OF officers
4scams known Tuesday as q result OF
che preliminary hearing In the case OF
inward L. Knowles. corporal OF COM
csny A. Twenty fifth infantry. who
vas held on a charge OF assault with
intent to kill Captain Macklin. OF
company C.. Twenty fifth infantry ,
on the night OF Dec. 81. Knowles
was bound over TO await the action
Of the Canadian county grand jury at
the opening term OF court.
All of the officers go heavily armed
and protected throughout the night.
An Investigation is now being con-
Quoted at several army posts through :
out he country. and within a shore
time several arrests Of the members
of the troop recently discharged in
6lsgraee are expected 10 follow.
Information was received here on
Tuesday night that the arrest OF a ne
gro soldier was made al la Junta I.
Colo.
Suspicion rests upon negro soldiers
9t Fort Nioorsra. Neb. and at three
other points. The arrests Of these
men had been postponed until the
Nearing In the case Of Corporal
Knowles was concluded at Fort Reno
when II was further hoped that In =
formation would be secured tending 10
1ncriminate other persons in this al
Jagged conspiracy.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-01-11
sho, Himself In III. neaa

Montgomery. Ala, Jan. l0.-J.
" Jordan. Of this city. shot him
self in the right temple aud is no,
expected 20 live. Ne came here
from Pensacola. Fla. about a year
ago, and vas originally from Hurts
bOro. Ala No cause has been given
for the tragedy, although finances
are not supposed % have been con-
neC'ed With Il.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-01-11
cltIxens confseate Coal.

North Yakima. Wash. Jan. 10
a train loaded with coal was raided
GO the station here by citizens who
were without fuel Almost TWEEN y
''ssr loads were carried OF. The en-
9Inssr started TO pull out OF town
Uhsn tue levers holding the false bot
Sons OF the coal cars we're pulled
cut and The coal let down on he
traeks. Hundreds have been with
Out faei for days, with zero wea;hcr
prevaliins. Citizens have orgsniza -
Roia NJ any coal train that at
81 r. here without leaving
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-01-11
BOYCOTT Proceeding, Eru,,ra,sa

Hons Kong Jan The sscoGi
aud subsequent mee'iur~ of 'h" ant
American JoyCo''s vas frustrated ..
the action OF he viceroy Of Canton
who ordered ne apprehension Of '1s
leaders The police have been il
S'ructei - destroy q. y'lcards bea.-
.us On 'he p-opDs'i boycott and .a'
90 @. newspapers Nave been 7-oh.1i.ef
from a..lins 20 ..e -IJ.-r'
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-01-11
Entire Alaermanie Tickle, Elected

Savannah. Ga, Jan. lo.-Geo. ".
Ti"dman and his entire aldermaniC
ticker were elected here by the most
overwhelming majority that has ever
marked political contest in Savan-
nah. Ga. This Vas > SIS in the case
OF Ticdman. who defeated Colonel
William Garlrd for mayor by those
figures. The majoritirs ot twelve
aldermen on the Tiedman ticket were
about the same. The tOlai vote cast
was ; .G52.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-01-11
Martin Says Ne Was AIon. .

Richmond. Va Jan. lO.-Percy
Martin. Nnn Vas arres I'd az Hunt
'nGtou, W. Va charged with COM
picIty In the recent Sesboard train
robbery a. Lacrosse. has signed a
confession tia, he alone did the WORK
he says Povley under arrest In this
city, lad nothing 10 DO with IL.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-01-11
Are Planning Tor Exposition

Tampa. Fla. Jan. lO.-At q meet
ins u citizens preliminary steps have
been taken towards the proposed 18th e.
miaa canal exposition IN this city II
1905 \ committee Of twelve. head.
81 by DR. =. q Inman. Of va
teraayeu. Vas appointed 10 form a
stock company.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-01-11
Hisn wstsT Causes Great oamas.

DlQHeSne, II. Jaa. l9.-H b va
ter 10, caused thousands o. I..a-,
worn ~ tanlse IN hts section RAJ
road racks are inundated for miles
aad homes completely submerged.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-08-02
WIN be Held Another Dav.

The body of the young man killed
In the Frisco yards early Wednesday
morning is still unidentified and Un-
dertaker Rogers has decided to wait
another day before making interment.
W. Fl. Deck, local agent of the Frisco
company. yesterday received a tele-
gram from Superintendent Clark au-
thorizing him to spend $40 OF the
company's money for the burial Of the
man, provided the watch and clothing
belonging to him be turned over to
the company. The city of Vlnita
will hardly allow the railroad com
pany to he SO exrravagant in the ex-
penditure of its money.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-08-02
New place Of Amusement

II. J. Swarts, Of Chelsea, is In the
city with a view to opening a
bowling alley and skating rink
here. He has leased the three vacant
lots at the corner Of Vann street and
Canadian avenue and will proc ed at
once with the erection OF a commo
dious building to cost in The neighbor-
hood of s2,50O. Nlr Swarts exps cts
to conduct All orderly, up TO Gste
place, where ladies' and gentlemen
may indulge Ia bowling and SssatiEg
without being interrupted by rowdy-
ism. The place will be open to the
public Ia about Two weeks.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-08-02

The relatives of Ernest White, the
young man who was found murdered
in the railroad yards at Parsons, Kan
sas, Wednesday night, have been lo-
Gated. They live in the vicinity Of
Jerico Springs, Mo-, to which point
the remains have been shipped for
burial. Young White worked ia and
around Vinita for a short time prior
to going to Parsons and this fact led
to the belief that he lived here. He
was known by only few people here.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-08-02

For ten years | was confined TO my
bed with disease Of my kidneys, "
writes r. A. Gray, J. P Of Oakville,
lid. ut was so severe that | could
not move part OF the time. con-
suited The very best medical skill
available. but could get no relief until
Foley's Kidney Cure was recomnlended
to me. It has been a G0dsend to
me- A. p. owens.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-08-02

Tie board of equalization will meet
again Monday, when those wishing to
make complaint Will he given a last
opportunity for a hearing.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-08-02
CREEK LANDS ALIENABLE
AFTER AUGUST 8

According to an Official notice of
the opinion rendered by Attorney
General Bonaparte on July II, received
by J. George Wright, commissioner to
the Five Civilized Tribes, with head
quarters at Muskogee, the period OF
restrictions on the alienation on Creek
lands will expire August S, 1907.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
PURPOSE IS TO PAY
INSURANCE BENEFITS
Government Employees As
ISOLATION Not a Co-opera-
tive Store Concern.

The object Of the Government En-
ployes' Mutual Relief and Cooperative
Association Of the District OF Columbia,
recently organized, IS TO provide insur-
ance protection for it's members at the
lowest minimum rates. and not the
establishment OF cooperative stores, as
has been stated.
The association IS IN no way con-
nected with any other movement which
has been started to benefit Government
employees. 1t is purely a mutual bneht
association. and has no stock to offer
fo- sale. AS stated in the constitution,
the objects OF the organization are:
ITO provide insurance protection for
Its members at the lowest minimum
rates, based upon the scientific plan Of
insurance; protection to be extended to
accident, health, old age, and life insur-
ance.
ITO furnish immediate relief to the
members family in case of death by
accident or otherwise, through the pay
ment Of the amount of insurance within
ten days from the date when the death
Of member shall be reported TO the
association.
''To extend to Its members. from time
to time, such additional advanta ges, in
the discretion y the board OF directors,
as may be derived from a cooperative
plan Of organization.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
MOONLIGHT ADDS TO TRIPS
DOWN POTOMAC RIVER

The -teamer Harry Randall will make
another Of those pleasant eveTing runs
on the river tomorrow evening leaving
here at $50 O'Clock, and returning at
about 1880 p. N. These evening runs on
the river are particularly enjoyable these
August days. and as the steamer sails
down the Potomac tomorrow concert
music will be rendered by the orchestra,
under the leadership OF Prof Chris Arth
The run will be one of about forty miles.
Monday evening the big and fast
steamer St. Johns viii make another OF
her popular Monday evening dancing
trips on the river. the steamer leaving
the wharf here at 6:45 o'clock and re-
turning reaching home about IL o'clock.
The st. Johns has ample deck room for
a large throng of dancers. The trip sun
day and Monday nights Will be made the
more enjoyable by the fact that there
VIII be a moon those nights
On the ST. Johns meals will be served
in the big dining room on the main deck.
Stops viii be made at Alexandria on
these trips.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
BEEF IN PLENTY
DESPITE STRIKE

NEW YORK. Aug. 24.-New York IS
getting its neat today despite the strike
OF the teaIhsters for the wholesale
butchers. There is some delay IN de-
liveries, but IN no instance have prices
been increased
The drivers are hampered because they
belong to the United Transfers OF
America, al organization unaniliated
either with the international Brother
hood OF Transfers or any other union
included in the Federation Of Labor's
membership. This resulted in the re-
pudiatiol OF the strike. both by the In
ternationai teamsters and the butchers.
on whom the strikers had relied for aid
Representatives Of the New York and
Western beef packers announced last
night that they have no further use for
the strikers services and will not treat
with them. The offer OF Michael +.
Reagan, Of the State labor department.
TO act as mediator was declined.
There have been a few attempts to
mob the meat vans sent out in charge
OF strike breakers. but all have been
heavily guarded and every disturbance
has been nipped in the bud.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
OFFERS TO REPAY
POTTS SHORTAGE
Father, Who Is Missing
Clerks Bondsman, Ad-
vised to Wait.

The father Of Edwin H Potts, the for
mer employee OF the American National
Bank. who is alleged to have absconded
with $1,000 worth OF securities. has
communicated with the bank orficia1s
and offered TO pay at once the $1,000
which he stood surety for his sons in
tegrity.
X. II. Lynn, cashier OF the bank. said
TINS morning that he had Informed Mr..
Potts that 1t would not be necessary 20
make good the loss Immediately. AZ II
was highly probable that the securities
would be recovered In a short time.
which would decrease the amount OF his
Indebtedness TO the bank. which at the
present time IS approximately s., 600
1t was rumored in Washington today
that Potts had married a young lady OF
Leesburg shortly before he left for the
West, but the report was denied by the
family OF the girl.
So far the police have been unable to
get any trace of the missing bank
clerk. 1t is admitted that no clue has
been obtained of Potts present where
abouts. and although kilograms have
been sent to ell places where it is
thought he might have gone. no replies
have been received.
Descriptions of the fugitive have been
wired to the Pacific coast and cities
in Canada where it is thought he may
have taken refuge.
A. DibrelI. cashier OF the Londoun
National Bank OF Leesburg. in dis
patcn to The Times today, says:
Edwin II. Potts belonged TO one Of
the oldest and most respectable families
in our county. I had been associated
with him In the bank OF which 1 am
now cashier for several years He was
held in the highest esteem by those who
knew him. enjoyed the fullest confidence
Of the directors, and was universally
popular He was regarded as a friend
of our family, but this was tie extent
of his relationship 10 us.
ct was a great shock to hear that he
had been charged with wrong-doing. and
we cannot reconcile such conduct with
the department and character OF the
man as known here"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
JEWELS MISSING
AND DETECTIVES
SEEK AUTOISTS
Mrs. Campbell Tells a
Peculiar Story About
$4,000 Mystery.

NEW YORK Aug. A.-Two men ana
two women who were members OF q
merry automobile party at a seaside re-
sort last Monday night were being.
sought today BY central office detec-.
tiVes.
They hope, IN finding the persons
whose names they know. but Of whose
addresses they are ignorant. 10 recover
a chamois bag containing diamonds
valued at $1,000 and a considerable.
sum Of money
TIE detect es were pit on the case
by Manager Bingham, Of the Hotel
Cumberland. who went 70 headquarters
In an excited state Of mind, saying InaC
a Mrs. Campbell. OF St. Louis, a guest
Of the hotel, had complained her Jewels
and money had been ,abtsracted from q
trunk IN her room during a short alb
sence from the apartment Monday
night.
Mrs. Campbell thought the Jewels and
money had been stolen by some one in
the hotel because she found the door
locked when she returned 20 her room
and the key of her trunk under the
mattress Of hsr bed, where she kept It
The detectives listened 10 Mrs. Camp
bells story and saw discrepancies in IT,
Mrs. Campbell has left the hotel ana
the detectives are looking for the mem-
bers of the auto party. This nornins
thsy thought they were hot On the tran
OF taose wuntss.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24

Dat is not de one dat stole. but hor sis
tabs got de job"
Mr.. Wyrich gasped.
What Is that?" he inquired
why de sistah OF de sistah Abs
g~ine wiz is gone FUN town, 50 All
wants her slstah tub pay 70 what her
sistah stole"
The unfortunate legal light felt Tor his
head gently with both hands. He
seemed 70 fear sOfteuing OF the brain
Now. my man. :" said he in a voice
OF icy calmRess, i want you 70 control
yoGfsen- Let equal the sister. Let b
equal her sister-now go ahead
Samuel Livingstone Hezekiah Jones
grew angry.
Look heah man. he snorted, wat
IN de wide yearth has A and 3 rot tub
do VIII dish yere conDunction- one Of
desc girls Is named Azeiina and t'other's
name Is Eleuora- ElenOra she done
stole nah money an den skipped town
NO" An wants Azelina tub pay 70 it
Mr.. Wyrieh Is Sarcastic.
"Oh! 20 wants Azeiina tub pay 70
It. said Mr. Wyrich, sarcastically. $50
that's II. is II? Wen, let me tell you
right here and now that we never re-
quire sister OF an offender 10 take the
burden Of the crime upon her own shouI-
ders-see?''
Samuel saw.
NO"s conunued Mr.. Wyrich. ad-
monishingly. what you want to do is
TO take that Chinese puzzle OF vC,,rs
outside OF this building and take Il oI,f
quick before I have YOU locked up for
disturbing the public peace. You NAV
not know 1t, but you are a menace tc
Samuel Livingstone Hezekiah Jones
paused a while in thought
We'll. he ventured at least '9f daf's
what 20 calls law around yere. All mus
say All don't think ruurh ~ a.
And with this parting shot he vvaIlrad
out leaving Mr. Wyrioh with sufficient
tood for thought TO last him for the rest
Of the week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
HISLOOT
IN WHITE LOT,
IS ALLEGATION
Car Conductor Accused
of Stealing Woman's
Valuable Jewelry.

Charged with stealing numerous
pieces OF Jswelry from Mrs. Fannie c.
Michmsrd. Thaddeus l. Adams, a
young car conductor. was held FOR the
ac-ion OF the grand jury this morning
OF Sl.0c0 bond.
He pleaded not guilty 10 the allega-
tons. and. through his attorney, Frank
Keyes. attempted TO show that he had
been intrusted with the jewelry by the
owner. Mrs. Michmard.
Witnesses for the prosecution. how
ever, stated that he hid The Jewelry IN
the rarking back OF the White House.
The bond was furnished.
Detective Cox and Policeman Brown,
OF the Third precinct. tound tlgs buried
treasure in the White Lot this morning.
after turning over a few shOvelfuls OF
dirt, q short distance from the Sherman
statue. Two rings. ore set with twu
large diamonds. and OF considerable
worth. were discovered IN the dirt about
a foot under the sod.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
ALABAMA NOW QUIETER
ON RAILROAD FIGHT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Aug. 24.-Tha.
railroad situation in Alabama is more
pacific today than it has been in some
time.
The second judge to impanel a grand
Jury since the Louisville and Nashville
railroad obtained a supplementary Fed
eral Injunction to restrain the State Of
ficials from arresting or interfering with
agents of the railroad, Judge A II.
Aston, told the jurors 10 let the in
junction alone, declaring that under the
circumstances the only lawful course
10 pursue is q recognition OF the in
junction until final adjudlca ton.
From this It may be gathered that
matters will remain in statu quo until
October !. the time limit set by the gov
ernor for adoption Of the States new
tariff 80
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
MAKES WEEKEND TRIP
TO COLONIAL BEACH

The weekend trips of the big and
fast steamer St Johns TO Colonial
Beach, the Atlantic City OF Washing
ton. affords a most excellent opportun-
ity for a twenty trip TO salt
water and a chance to take good salt
water baths before returning home Sun
day night.
The steamer ST. Johns will leave her
wharf here at 5;45 o'clock this afternoon.
make a flying trip to the beach. and
after landing her passengers, will return
to make another trip, leaving here at
8;45 o'clock Sunday morning. Those who
go to the resort on the Sunday trip will
have several hours in which to enjoy
a bath in the briny Potomac, to 20
Grabbing, and fishing, or to enjoy the
many other amusements. On the trim
homeward, Sunday, the steamer will
leave the beach at p. m, and Will ar
rive here about 1870 D. m. Stops win be
made at Alexandria on all trips. The
music and dancing on the weekday
daylight trips are features much en-,
Joyed' particularly by the young people.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
MINERS
ARE PROBABLY DEAD

N1LKESBARRE, Pa, Aug. 24--Four
Of the miners who were caught in the
caye-in IN No IA tunnel Of the Penn
sylvania Coal Company, near here, ara
still entombed, and It is believed they
are dead. The voice OF James Boyle.
one of this entombed men. was heard at
2 o'clock this morning, but since then
silence has reigned in the vicinity OF The
cave-in- Boyle'5 companions are Peter
Flynn. John Koening, and Joseph
KoeninG.
The cave-in vas caused by a heavy
fall OF rock Six men were caught, but
two OF them craWled from under some
Of the debris after several hours ef-
fort One OF these, AIichasl l@aghton.
was badly injured, but the other man
escaped uahurt. Rescuing parties, work
ing IN shifts, iabored al night to free
the men still in the mine.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24
PAY ON LAST DAY
FOR DISTRICT MEN

Following the example OF the Treas
ury Department officials Discussing
Officer Rogers announced today that all
OF the annual employees OF the District
viii be paid August 81 for the month
OF August instead Of being paid Sep
TENDER g
This includes officers and clerks OF
tho District building, the police and
IRE department school employees other
than teachers and employees OF the
public library and the charitable insti-
tutions.
As there will be two intervening holis
days between August 81 and September
g. which was TO have been the regular
pay day. Discussing Onicer Rogers
recommended 10 the Commissioners that.
the earlier date would be more cOnven-
lent 20 the many concerned, as Il will
allow the employees 10 use this money
during their holiday.