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Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
ISLAND CITY IS
RAVAGED BY QUAKE
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, IS IN
RUINS
TembIors and Fire Cause Fearful Loss
Of Life, and the Mortality List
Is Growlng-Hundreds
Injured
Continued from page One,

Continued from Page One)
Sir Thomas Hughes, Sir Thomas sham
and others of equal prominence.
The first great shock was felt about
$3.50 o'clock Monday afternoon, and
flames Immediately sprang from the
wreckage to carry on the work of de-
struction. Tuesday afternoon the fire
was still burning, although 1t was be-
lieved to be under control.
The Myrtle Bank hotel, the principal
hoter at Kingston, which probably
sheltered the great bulk of visitors on
the island, is reported destroyed. The
great military hospital was burned,
and forty soldiers are reported dead.
Is Killed Instantly
Sir James Ferguson is said to have
been instantly killed, but according to
London reports no other Englishman,
Canadian or American is believed to
be missing.
The extent of the destruction which
has been wrought in Kingston. city
which already bears the scars of a
number of disastrous visitations of
fire. earthquake and cyclone in years
gone by. is still left largely to the i'm
agination.
The city is one of low lying buildings
clustered along the shores of one of
the finest and most securely land
locked harbors in the West Indies
The population, which numbers 50,O00
is largely made up of native blacks.
Many steamers carrying tourists to
Jamaica were enroute to the island
when the earthquake occurred, but II
so happened that, according to sched-
ules, none of the ships from New York
or Boston was in Kingston harbol
Monday afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
Deadlock in Rhode Island
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., Jan. ia
deadlock resulted from the first ballot
taken in the Rhode Island legislature
for the choice of a United States SEN
ator. Fifty-six votes will be necessary
for a choice.
The total of the votes cast in the two
houses today follows: Colonel X. II.
Goddard Providence, Al; Colonel SAM
uel Pomeroy Colt, Bristol, 80; Senator
George Peabody Wetmore, 81.
The house and senate Will meet IN
joint assembly tomorrow.
Colonel Colt, like Senator Wetmore, is
a Republican, while Colonel Goddard,
an independent, has been selected as
the Democratic candidate.
The vote in the senate resulted:
Colt -, Wetmbore 49, Goddard S.
The vote in the house Goddard SO,
Colt %, Wetmore H.
AS fifty-siX votes are necessary to
elect in Joint convention the result Of
todays voting is a deadlock.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
COMMITTEE CONFIRMS NEW
CABINET APPOINTMENTS
Rv Associated Press.

By fSSOCIdIUU OS7'
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-The sem
ate committee on finance agreed to
report favorably the nominations OF
Postmaster General Cortelyou to be
secretary of the treasury and James
r. Garfield to be secretary of the IN
teriCr.
The vote on both Mr.. Cortelyou and
Mr.. Garfield was unanimous, the mem
bers of the committee asserting to the
view that the president should be al
lowed TO select his own advisers. The
committee also agreed to recommend
the confirmation of Arthur S. Statter
of Washington to be assistant secre-
tarY of the treasury.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
NEPHEW OF NOVELIST
POSTPONES MARRIAGE
BY Associated Press.

by RSSOCldleu I 4SSS'
SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Jan. 15.-The
marriage of Miss Corinne Dixon OF
Springfield to Joseph Eddy, nephew OF
Lloyd Osborn the novelist, which was
to be held here Wednesday has been
postponed indefinitely.
Miss Dixon received telegram yes
terday from Eddy saying he would not
be here Wednesday to marry her.
Many wedding presents had been re-
ceived and guests from a distance had
begun to arrive. Miss Dixon is said to
be prostrated. Her friends are Won
dering why Eddy cannot be here
Wednesday and whether he is coming
at all. Since he was graduated at
Drury college, this city, he has been in
California.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
RENDERS DECISION IN
FAVOR OF QUAKE LOSERS
Rv Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15,-An i'm
portant decision affecting the intcrpre-
tation of the earthquake clause in in
surance policies was rendered today in
the United States circuit court by
Judge Whitson in the suit OF r. !.
Bergin against the Commercial Union
Assurance company of London.
Judge Whitson sustained an objec-
tion made against the introduction Of
testimony showing that the destruction
of property was due to the Gripping
Of the water mains by the earthquake
and i'm rendering the decision he said;
"I cannot divest myself of the be-
lief that the words direct or indirect
loss or damage were intended to relate
to the direct or indirect origin of the
fire and not to the disarrangcment of
the agencies employed TO prevent the
spread of fire"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16

Monday afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
ESTABLISH BRANCH OF CIVIC
FEDERATION IN CHICAGO
by Associated Press.

CHICAGO, Jan. 15,-The establish
m,ut of a branch of the national civic
federation In Chicago was decided upon
definitely AT a conference presided over
hy Franklin NcNcagh, who was chair
man of the labor meeting held last
saturday night at Mrs Iotter-Palmers
residence.
AS there are no labor strikes or la
Dor troubles in Chicago at the present
the local federation win probably de-
vote its energies at the beginning TO
the welfare departments An effort will
be made 10 interest employers in maxi
ing conditions of their employees more
comfortable,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
"BRANCH MANAGER FAKER
FEELS HEAVY HAND OF LAW
Rv Assoclated Press.

BN ASSOClatCd PRESS
CHICAGO Jan. 15.-Harry r.. Pack
err proprietor OF the Florida Perfume
company. f42 Fast Madison street. was
arrested yesterday by federal authori-
ties on the charge of having used the
mails to promote fraud. The arrest
was made ON complaint of Joseph
Decker VI New orleans.
Packer. IT is claimed by the federal
authorities. advertised for managers to
take charge Of branch agencies at a
monthly salary of $500.
Decker says he gave Packer $500 as
security but failed TO receive the APP
polntmcnt promised or any other bene-
1T.
Packer tainted from excitement
when taken before United states Com
missioner Footc, but was soon revived.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
Education by Experience

There is little prospect that congress,
at this session, Will come to the relief
OF the coast artillery to any marked eX-
tent, Costly guns and intricate and eX-
peusive machinery will be left to the
mercios Of the elements; the army will
be left with an Inadequate force Of
trained artillerymen. While we play at
being a World-power, mixing in with
the affairs Of other nations with always
q chance Of being embroiled in a for
c'pn war.
This is the same old policy pursued
by James Madison ana the congress in
the days before our last war with Great
Britain. Education by experience comes
high, but nations must have that sort
of education every now and then.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
Cable Lines Interrupted

ST. THOMAS, d. w. l., Jan. 15.-The
cable station at Holland Bay, jamaica
reports that a very severe earthquake
occurred there at $3.50 Monday after
noon. The cable office was badly dam
aged and all the land lines from Kings
ton were instantly interrupted.
Communication by the land lines was
restored this afternoon to within tive
miles of Kingston. The city reports a
terrIUi1 earthquake on Monday after
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
Congressman Dixon Goes to Senate
By Associated Prcss.

BY ASsOCIdItu I-IVF0.
HELENA, Mont, Jan. 15,-Both
branches of the Montana legislature
balIoted TO-DAY for United States sena-
tor, and Congressman Joseph M. Dixon.
Republican. received majority in each
house.
The legislature viii meet in Joint ses-
sion at noon tomorrow and ratify the
result.
The total vote was: Dixon, 10: Cover
non Joseph X. Toole Democrat, II; H.
l.. Frank Democrat, s; w. C.. Conrad
Democrat, 2; Norris, Democrat /.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
FLOOD CARRIES COFFIN
MILES FROM CEMETERY
~ Assocloted Press.

CHICAGO, Jan. IA dispatch to the
Tribune from Galveston, ToXas, says:
The body of Charles COghlan, the play
wright and actor, which has been lost
since the storm of september 8, 1900,
has been found i'm its metal coffin ON
the mainland In an out OF the way
place. Hunters came ON the coffin al
most buried I'm a marsh, hidden by the
weeds. 1t had been lifted by the flood
and carried nine miles from the ceme-
terry.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
Would Prevent Strawboard Merger

BY ASSoclated PTess.
NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-Former At
torney General Griggs, counsel for the
protective committee of numerous
stockholders of the Box Board conf
pany, filed a bill yesterday petore
Chancellor william ]. Magic of New
Jersey ASKING for an injunction to re-
strain the directors from selling the
companys equity in the stock of the
American Strawboard cmompany to a
new corporation to be called the Ameri-
can Box Board company.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
Plan to Assassinate Royalty


MADRID, Jan. 15.-The police have
discovered an anarchist plot to Kill sew
eral prominent persons January Il, the
day fixed for the opening of the parlia-
mentary debate upon the attempt on
the lives of King Alfonso and Queen
Victoria and the day of their marriage
May 81 last.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
FIRST REPORTS EXAGGERATED
Condition of Stricken City Is Serious.
Flames Gain Headway
BY Associated Press.

ST. THOMAS, ID. w. l., Jan. Is
According to further. though still
meager details of the Kingston earth
quake received here, 1t would appear
that the first reports that the city
had been destroyed were exaggerated
The fire that followed the shock was
still burning Tuesday morning, al
though 1t had been confined to certain
limits.
The work of fighting the flames was
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
selsmosraph Records Quake
ssociated Press.

BY AbsOVIdltU IIU""
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15-The weather
bureau officials stated that seismograph
reported a slight earthquake yesterday
The motion it was said was but one
fiftieth of an inch. The disturbances
began at S:38:23 p. m. The stronger
motion was from east to west and
lasted from 3:45 to 1852,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16

succeed J. Frank Alec. Both houses
ballotte1 separately. In the senate
eleven votes were cast for Richardson,
five for Salisbury, Democrat Rich
ardson received 25 votes in the house
ard Salisbury 1C. The two houses In
Joint session will ratify the election to-
morrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
William E. Borah Succeeds Dubois

BY ASsOclHted IItss.
BOISE, Idaho Jan, l5.-The Idaho
Legislature this afternoon elected Wm
T.. Borah United States senator 10 sua-
ceed Fred r, Dubois. The two houses
met In separate session aud Alr. Eorah.
who was nominated for senator by the
Republican state convention and was
assured of election, received 30 votes
as against Is for Dubois who had the
Endorsement of the Democratic state
committee, Mr.. Borah is one OF the
leading lawyers of the state,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
Warships Will Render Relief
BY Associated Press.

By
WASHINGTON, Jan, 15.-Secretary
of the Navy Metcalf tonight sent
cablegram to Admiral Evans, in COM
mand of the United States fleet on
Guantanamo, Cuba, requesting him to
investigate the extent of the earthquake
disaster in Jamaica and report to the
department. Admiral Evans is author-
lied if necessary to proceed to Kings
ton, which is about tweive-hour TRIP
and render relief.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
Massachusetts Elects Crane

BY Associated Press.
BOSTON, Jan 15.-Today's vote in
the legislature assures the election of
Senator Crane. The vote was as fol-
lows:
Senate-WilHam Crane. Republican,
SO; ]. B. Carroll, Democrat .; J. H.
ONeil, Democrat, T. g. f. Williams
Democrat ], j. a. Sullivan, Demo
crat, /.
House-Crano, ia; Carroll, 4G; VII
liams, ,.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
viii Demand Wage Increase

BY As5oclaled FFesS'
Ell PASO, Texas, Jan. 15.-The 300
locomotive engineers on the Mexican,
Central railroad and its branches today
decided to demand of the authorities
an increase in wages sufficient to bring
their pay to the standard pay of en-
gineers in the United States.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
Hundreds Injured

The first count gives the number of
dead at less than one hundred, and the
number of injured at several hundred.
The hospitals are filled with injured
persons and everything possible is be-
ing done for their comfort.
The principal hotel of Kingston
(probably the Myrtle Bank hoteD and
other important buildings have been
destroyed and other houses in King
ston sustained considerable damage.
The flames apparently were confined
to the docks and the warehouse dis
trict. If this is so. only a small por-
ton of the city has leen burned over.
No mention is made of continuance
of the earthquake shocks.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
AGED MAN CUTS HIS
THROAT WITH A RAZOR
BY Associated Press.

STOCKTON, Jan. 15.-David Alter
an old man living in q cabin near
French Camp, committed suicide today
by cutting his throat with razor: He
had been subject to epileptic fits. Alter
left the following note.
"Some may censure me for this deed,
while others say that 1t is just what
need. | have various reasons for this
act but will specify none of them"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16

noon. The city was destroyed and there
was much loss of life. The shocks con-
tinue. Everybody is camping out and
much distress prevails. Fires started at
Kingston Immediately after the earth
quake.
The jamaica Colon and the jamaica
Bermuda cables are interrupted.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
Give Root a Hearty WeIcome

NEW YORK, Jan. ia Times spe-
cial from ottawa says preparations are
going on at the government house to
give a hearty welcome to Secretary
Of state Root. who will be accompanied
by his wife and daughter. The party
viii arrive next Saturday.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
Frye Elected in Maine
= Assncintcd Press.

BY ASSOCIUTtu ITCSo'
AUGUSTA. Me, Jan. 15.-Ballots
were cast separately in both branches
of the legislature today for United
States senator. In the house Senator
FRYE received Sc votes and William II.
Pennell, the Democratic candidate, was
given go. The senate gave Mr.. Frye %
votes and Mr.. Pennel 6. The election
of Senator Frye will be announced to-
morrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
Prince Tours World
By Associated Press.

BY AsSOcIated PresS.
SAN FRANCISCO. JAN 15.-Eis ex-
cellency Prince Aga Khan of Bombay,
India, who arrived yesterday from the
orient, departed today for Chicago. He
is accompanied by two servants and is
on one of his numerous tours OF the
world.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
Durham Wins in New Hampshire

BY AsSOClated PreSs,
CONCORD n. H, Jan, 15.-The vote
for senator was taken in both branches
of the legislature today as follows:
Senate-H. w. Durham, Republican,
18; n. c. Jameson, Democrat, 6.
House-Burham, 236; James, II.
Both branches will meet in joint ses-
sion and declare Air. Burham's cleo
tiOn.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
SEEK EVIDENCE TO
lMPLICATE BAILEY
BY Associated Press.

AUSTIN, Tex, Jan. l5.-The mouse
+oday nassed a resolution calling upon
the attorney general to submit to that
bodv all documentary evidence in mis-
possession duplicating Senator Bailey
in certain dealings with the Standard
Oil company. -.
Friends of Senator Bailey claim that
he will be reelected next week With
out further opposition.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
Hero Gets Wage Increase
nv Associated Press.

BY Ns5OUIdlou VT
ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. 15.-For the
brave defense of prisoner, which later
caused his defeat at the polls, ex-
Sheriff j. L. Merrill custodian of the
federal prison here, has received an ad-
vance in salary of $500 year on recon-
mendation of President Roosevelt.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
MANY woodworkers Locked Out
Associated Press.

BY NssOCiuted Fress'
BERLIN, Jan. ia great lockout
of carpenters and joiners has been in
stituted here because of the non-com-
pliance of the unionists with the de-
mands OF the Master Carpenters as
sociation. The number locked out IS
15000.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
Boards of Trade Meet
BY Associated Press.

By IA9'VVI'INVV V'7'7'
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-The an
nual convention of the boards of trade.
composed Of boards of trade. mer-
chants associations, chambers of COM
merce and other business organizations,
met in this city today for four days
session. Frank de la lame of Phila-
delphia, president of the national board,
presided.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
Justifies Lynchlng

"I often have been shocked" he said,
'by the attitude of the senator from
South Carolina when he has spoken
here i'm Justification and support of
lynching. If there is one man who
ought not encourage il, ii is the man
who sits here as the maker of laws.
And / want to say here he con-
tinued. that any man who encourages
lynching, murder, lawlessness will have
much to answer for, and the higher his
position and the mightier his influence
the more will he have to answer for.
No man can come here with good grace
to impeach the president for his dis
missal of men because they were not
identified as criminals. who comes to
that accusation from a lynching bee or
justifies one
He declared his belief that the ma
jority of the people of the south did not
entertain the radical views expressed
by Senator Tillman. He admitted the
difficulties and hardships of the prob
lem in the south and said the people Of
the north felt the best way to aid in its
solution was to refrain from discussing
1t.
When Mr.. Spooner concluded Mr..
Tillman remarked that he had expected
to have few words to say to the sena-
tor from Wisconsin lin view of the di-
rect personal attack he had made on me
this afternoon. BY the latter part of his
speech he widened the scope of the re-
ply [ wish to make and therefore l will
something to say on this question and
in answer to some of the insulting al
lusions he has made"
Senator CarmaclI indicated his inten-
ton to discuss the Brownsville affray
tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
BRITISH COLONIAL
OFFICE GETS FIRST
AUTHENTIC DISPATCH
BY Associated Press.


LONDON, Jan. 15,-The colonial
office tonight received confirmation of
the terrible disaster which has over
taken Kingston, Jamaica, in a dispatch
from Sir Halar Greenwood, NJ. p, sent
from Holland Bay at the east end of the
island.
The telegram says:
Kingston has been ruined by an
earthquake which occurred without
warning Monday afternoon at $3.50.
very great number of buildings and
dwellings were destroyed either by the
earthquake or by the consequent fire.
THE military hospital was burned
and forty soldiers were reported to
have been killed, together with several
prominent citizens and many other of
the inhabitants of the city.
THE city is quiet, but disciplined
workers are needed.
1.-The governor of the colony, Sir AL
exander Sweetenham, assisted by Sir
Alfred Jones, is directing affairs
Is Most Correct Report
Up to this hour the foregoing is the
most correct dispatch regarding the
Kingston disaster that has been re-
ceived here. The absence of details
is accounted for by the break down in
cable communication, but the an
nouncement that no Englishmen, Cana
greatly assure the public concerning
| the fate of the unusual number of tour
lists and others who are spending the
| winter in Jamaica or who were at
tracted there by the agricultural and
| cotton conferences.
The party on board the Port Kings
! ton only arrived at Kingston on Friday
| last. The Port Kingston In addition tC
| the members of Sir Alfred Jones party
had other guests on board which gave
her a total passenger list Of more thar
! 100 persons.
viii Cause CONSERVATION
The news of the disaster reached
London too late tonight to become gen.
orally known to the public, but 1t Is
certain TO cause widespread consterna'
ton and anxiety and 1t will bring home
to the Imagination of people the terror'
of an earthquake in way that ever
the San Francisco catastrophe failed
to do.
wears of Joseph Chamberlain and Si
| Alfred Jones, the commercial develop
| ment of Jamaica has made the islanC
much better known and 1t has beer
greatly in favor as winter resort.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16

still being pursued with energy, and
in this respect the situation seemed to
be improving. 1t was thought the fire
would be under control tonight.
The statement is made that the total
loss of life has not yet been ascer-
tained
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
Richardson Is Delaware's Choice
~ Asaoclated Press

BY AssOciated Press.
DOVER, Del, Jan. l5-H A. Rich
ardson, Republican, was today for
mally elected United States senator TO
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16

Everything you want you will hnd In
the classified page. One cent a word.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
SPOONER FLAYS
SENATOR TILLMAN
CContinucd from Page onc)

ed from Mr. Tilman's utterances de-
Tending the burning of negroes at the
stake and said:
NO mar ought to encourage such a
horrible thing as that. 1t Is a crime
against civilization to encourage it,
He said he looked with admiration on
the efforts of southern governors to
suppress mobs taking lives of negroes
without giving them trials.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-11-08
SUIT INSTITUTED.
Action Taken Against Alleged
Subsidiary Concerns.

Austin. Nov. ON behalf Of the
state Attorney General Davidson In
stituted suit in TIE Fifty-ihird district
court against the alleged subsidiary
concerns OF he Standard oil company
In Texas for penalties. forfeiture OF
charter aud for & writ Of injunction
10 restrain defendants from removing
any Of their property from Texas.
and the state also asks for the np-
pointment OF n receiver for each of the
concerns sued. The state has secured
a temporary writ OF injunction against
the corporations named. and the ap'
plication for appointment Of receivers
Is set for jan. 6, 1908. before Judge
Calhoun o: the Ffty-thlrd district
court.
The suits ara against the Security
on company Of Beaumont and the Ma
varro Rifining company of Corsicana.
Other defendants are the Corsicana
Refining company. Union Tank Line
the National Transit compa
ny and the Standard OH companies OF
New York. New Jersey and Indiana.
The state asks for penalties In each
case of $4,000 also for receiver and
forfeiture Of the charters OF the SeCu'
rlty oil company and the Navarro Re
filming company
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-11-08
CONDENSED NEWS.

At San Augustine. Tex. everything
has Quoted down.
Plant OF The Walter (Okla) New
Era was destroyed by fire.
Gulf Pipe Line company will build a
refinery at Big Sandy. Tex.
Near Meridian. Tex. II. V. Golf was
run over and Killed by train.
Motorman ]. u Spurgeon was run
over and killed by his car at Fort
Worth
Congressman Sheppard OF Texas
;avors an addition to the Shreveport
Federal building.
Apple crop of United States for 1907
Is estimated at 100000 barrels
decided decrease.
An agreemen, has been entered into
and there will be no general railroad
strike In England
Fred Weber. general supreme coun'
sci of the Scottish Rite Masons. South
ern division. died at Washington.
Colonel A. p. Woodbridge OF Austin
Is In charge OF the West Texas Bank
and Trust company OF San Antonio.
Major General w II. Stacy, for
twenty-seyen years connected with the
Texas National guard. has resigned
Average taxable value OF dogs In
Red River county. Texas, Is s27.sO-
more than the average for vehicles
and hogs.
Governor Blanchard OF Louisiana
will not interfere with the corporation
legislation suggested by Lieutenant
Governor Sanders.
As the result OF the holding OF n
small Uruguaryan gunboat by Argen
tina the relations between those na
items are strained.
The Harrison county (Texasl Truck
Growers association pledges itself t.
plant next season 1853 acres In toma.
toes for tho early market.