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Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-10-16
A CONvfCT's LUCK.
Inherits Fortune But Must Finish Sin
Years Term.

Asbpry Park, ". J., Oct. IA
When Frank Thompson, q convict In
the State prison at Trenton, shaA
have served his term OF SIX years on
two charges, he should not find IL
hard TO live an honest life. To has
great surprise he finds himself today
a wealthy man In Foundabout
way a letter from an attorney OF
Manchester, England, has found us
way to him in prison, informing him
that under the will of a wealthy re-
lative in England he has inherited
$4,000. At the close OF his term
the accumulated interest of years
will bring his fortune to nearly $780,
900.
While Thompson was beng taken
to prison in Jhly he ObsesFed to the
sheriff who ACCOMPANIED hin from the
Freehold jail to. Trenton{
It's easy for you ms a who have
good jobs to be honess. When a
mans down and ont h gives way to
temptations or sta fvessto death. Give
a man a good living and there's no
reason why he shouldn't be honest
and what your wen-fed moralists can
an ornament to society,"" Whes
Thompson has done time he will
have an opportunity to live up to his
philosophy.
He was convicted OF stealing q
gold purse containing $25 from the
residence at 412 Sewen avenue In
this place, In July.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-10-16
PRtSIDtNI>R0UGH|kG II
NOT GETTING-REAR BUT WyOY-
ING CAMP
He TAKES "A COLD s~Ik
And Said Exercise Was Rxhia2-.s-
ing

stamboul. La, OFT, 16.-Arriyal,
from the bear Lake encampment tetf
marvellous storiesfof the presidents
hardihood and SEpacity for roushing
it. When hefcarried his blankets
with him froh the upper camp last
Friday and Il lat night and next mora
ing. ate only cold bread and meat ne
had taken in his saddle pockets. they
marvened that president could De
so easily satisfied but when he jump
ed into Bear LAX for a swim at day
break this mornhg the establishment
was almost wit kout bound
The therfn9fheter registered less
than 40 degFees and most OF the
others in the party were hugging
the camp fire. The president plung-
ed into the water as soon as he arose,
swan a hundred yards to an island
and then returaed. declaring upon
landing that the exercise had been
exhilarating and that the alter was
warmer than theiair.
1t is now the presidents purpose
to close his hunt Saturday and come
into Stamboul early Sunday. On
Monday morning. he will leave for
Vicksburg. where he is to speak
AFTERNOON.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-10-16
OFFER OF THE POSTAL
To Employees to Form Union for
Their Mutual Benefit.

IhcIr lhuLuh bene0C.
New YorS. Oct 1.-THE following
announceptept to the telegraphers in
the employ observation-disclosures
Cable Company was made last night;
The Postal Telegraph CABLE Com
pany. akpreeiative of the ISyal spirit
displayed by the employs who re-
manned faithful and by those who
came to the aid whey so many old
employees abandoned their duties, be-
Heve that his loyal spirit may be
strengthe4sd by Association into a
powerfully .ageney for maintaining
good relationsS between the company
and its emplsses and the prevention
OF suqh movements as eliminated in
the odcurre6ces of last August, and
it has therefore ip.~eonj Junction with
its emploSes decided 70 form an as
sociation- Of those employees who have
faith in tho disposition of the com
pany to deai ssuisably with them who
are opposed to Arikes. commotion or
coercive neasYesNand who recognize
the plain truth THAI their own pros
perity Is bound-sR - the prosperity
of the COMPANY SucnAan association
Will beicalfed. the Postal Telegraph
Employees AEsocrgrfonf and its OBJ
iect will betO secure 20 the company
a loyal WORKING foFee and to it's
members an emplesment undisturb-
ed by factions seeking to coerce or
embarrass or haEass the company or
its employees, arEd It's further object
Will be 70 render financial aid to its
employees when sick POs> disabled, and
also in caEe of death The directions
in which sgch an association may ex-
tend its activities for the benefit of its
members may easily be seen. The
company CONCENTRATES that this as
ISOLATION may ee made the means of
remedying lOcl complaints by afford
ing remedy by means Of which
such complaints may be properly
considered, and also that it may be
turned to the purpose of self help
and the ADVANCEMENT OF its members.
especially exceptionally and mater
tally, all of which objects will have
the hearty support of the company
CLARENCE H. MACKAY.
President
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-10-16
POWDER MILLS EXPLODE
EONTANET, INDIANA, COMPLETE
LY DESTROYED
MORE THAN 600 WERE INJURED
Buildings Torn TO Pieces More Than
Two Miles Away

Fontanet, Ind, Oct. 15.-Fontanet
was practically destroyed today by
the explosion of the plant OF the Du-
pont Powder Company. The dead
number from twenty-five to fifty.
More than 500 persons were injured.
and every building in the town was
wholly OF partially leveled to the
ground.
where stood a thriving and busy
to~n OF 1000 people this morning
tonight there is ruin and scattered
wreckage.
without warning the powder mills,
seven in number, blew up at 9:15
This, morning. They employed 200
men. and of these seventy-five were
AZ work when the first explosion Oc-
Cured In the press mill. In quick
succession the glazing mill. the two
coming mills and the powder maya
zine blew up, followed by the cap
mill. In the magazine, situated sew
eral hundred yards from the mills.
we're stored 10000 kegs of powder.
When itblew up the conclusion
sAs felt neaSly 200 miles away.
Farm houses>two miles away and
school houses equally distant were
torn to pieces. and their occupants
injured A passenger train on the
Big -Four railroad. four miles away.
had every gar window broken. and
several passengers ~ers injured by
sying glass.
The mills wentNup vi ia three dis
tact explosions. fold wed ninety
minutes ater by a lourA, even more
serious than the dthe$. when the
magazine weneup/ Int hediately fol-
Is-ipE the explosion Z be wreckage
raaEht hre aud the inhabitants of the
tosn. Who rushed to the rescue of
the mill employees, found themselves
Po~erlcss TO aid those burning In
the ruins. They worked frantically
81 constant danger from possible
sueceedinE explosions. unmindful of
their ruined homes.
EiEhteen bodies, burned and
saasEied. were carted to a protected
spes to await identification. while the
esdly injured. numbering upward OF
Hftf. acre put on a special train and
taken Co Tcrre Haute for hospital
sosonmodations. Nearly every one
e ths 1000 inhabitants carried
essos On hands and face FROM his or
ssf ESQ wounds. OF those OF people
SO 49, required aid.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-10-16
PROGRAM COMPLETED
For Great State Reunion OF COnfed-
crate Veterans in Pensacola

Pensacola, Oct. l4.-The program
for the reunion of the Florida DiVi-
ion of United Confederate Veterans,
whfc his to convene here next week
on the %, has been completed, and
it Is anticipated that the meeting
will be one of the most successful!
and largely attended to be held in
many years. Railroads have offered
cheap rates for the occasion, and III
addition to the many hundreds OF old
vets who will be here. it is expected
that there will also be = large crowd
time. he Florida State Troops num-
boring about 700. will go in camp at
Fort Barrancas, and the young and
old soldiers will, mingle together in
the city. The program for the Oc-
casion is as follows:
First day-I0 a. ms, assembling OF
convention in armory hall, and call
ed to order by adjutaat general. with
Col. j. Magin and sponsors and maids
of honor present
Prayer by the chaplain. RI. Rev.
Edwin G. Weed.
Music.
Address OF welcome by Mayor (.
c. Goodman on behalf of the city
Address of Col. c. V. Thompson. in
behalf of Camp Ward, L. c. V
Responses by Major Gen Z, n,
Law
Annual address by the division
commander, Major Gen. William II.
Jewell.
Afternoon session-Annual Grafton
by Rev. j. b. Mitchell of Orlando. on
The Old and the New South. with in
cidental music.
Regular order of business, and re
port OF committee on credentials
Evening session-VocaI quartet,
Messrs- Garfield, Anderson, Bushnell
and Walker
Recitation. violin and vocal solos
by prominent musicians Of the city
Reception and banquet.
Second day-After converting and
hearing the report OF committees.
selection of the next place OF meet
ing and election OF a division COM
mander. the veterans will board Z
steamer for Santa Rosa island. where
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-10-16
Witness Stricken With Apoplexy On
Witness Stand.

Fitzgerald. Va Oct. 14.-whi,e
the case of the State against Hall for
burglary was on tn tai this afternoon
in Judge Wipple'sfcourt, the pro-
scouting witness, James Green, was
stricken with ap6plexy and fell from
his chair, dying almost instantly. Mr..
Green was an aged veteran of the
civil war. and nyed a short distance
out of town Judge Whfpple i'm
mediateIy adjosrned court until the
neat day.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-10-16

atss Msrtlc Made and mother ar
ffs~s In the city last night, and will
4sks her future home in Live OAK.
ai-s Made has purchased the Live
eAat ilrus store from Mr.. Bell.
ssa so continue the business at the
HaAs staBd } NJ. Wynn. the very
s@sssat snd popular manager of the
's"fs ~iif'~onIinue. Miss Wade being
~stsas,s euspgh TO secure his ser
'Ae.- a. manaser. Miss Wade is a
ssAasais % pharmacy aud q register
e Sa.r~asis, and VIII also be in
40 si"Fs. sAs comes here from
Ns~ smyrna where shk has been in
"~-s recently. but was formerly
n"~ Rarto~, wheer nth her father
f e~edaoted drug business sue
sally Miss Wade has acquaint-
s~ess here who are very glad to wei
ene her TO Live Oak. and the good
''s~aa Of the city will give her a
~e's greeting. Miss Wade is a
st sstimsble young lady who will
ce's deserve liberal patronage for
~ 1rRfssss.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-10-16
EARTHQUAKE IN MASS.
THE SHOCK LASTED TWO 90
THREE SECONDS
FOLLOWED BY SHARP Explosion
Greatly Alarmed. Many People Ran
From Their Houses

Lowell, Mass, Oct. l5.-The heavy
rumbling of an earthquake was felt
in this city ana in all suburban towns
~ 1880 O'Clock SoniGht. The shock
lasted two or three seconds. and was
followed by what appeared to be a
sharp explosion. Id few instances
chinaware Nas thrown ito the floor
and in many dwellings the dishes
rattled> The ! earthquake alarmed
persons IN various sections of the
city. and many of lhem ran from
their houses fearing that same great
disaster was impending, So far as
can be learned no great damage was
done AT any point
The shock was also felt in Law
renee. at Londonderry. y. H. and
other points in southern New Hamp-
shire.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-10-16
FRANCIS JOSEPH IMPROVING.
Marked Change for the Better Was
Noticed Yesterday

Vienna, Oct. f+<-Today has
brought & distinct change for the bet
ter in the condition Of Francis
Joseph, the aged emperor. king OF
Austria-Hungary. whose illness OF
the last fortnight has aroused the in
terest Of the civilized world. and the
apprehension OF his subjects, The
doctors consider that the immediate
danger has passed. unless unforeseen
complications arise, and as 4 result.
hopeful anticipations has come TO the
Viennese in place of the fears and
forebodings OF the past three days.
they will be served with a fine din
ner and other deIicacies.
In the evening tie veterans will
attend the attraction # the opera
house and witness thS production OF
the Two Little-Rebels.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-16
THEY MUST BE SOLD RE-
CARELESS OF PRICE.
1911 FARNAM STREET

OMAHA, Feb. 16.-The closing hours of
this big plano event find with some Of
our best styles left and in order to dispose
of each and every piano in this stock we
have once more cut the price to a figure
which you must take advantage of II you
ever expect to buy piano. Remember,
this sale will only last for few days
longer and If you want one of these bar
gains you will have to move up and act
quickly or the opportunity will be forever
lost. Call at once. day or evening, and let
us convince you that we mean just what
we say. Fine pianos that sell regularly for
$50, $275, $780, $S25 $780, 1916. 500. $3.50, $500
we now sell at $s7. ss7. Sis, s1Ss. S5s. sl7S.
S19S. $2ls $685. etc.
Secondhand uprights and squares at your
own price Organs taken as part payment
on pianos. Remember, small payment
down and small payments monthly enable
you to take advantage OF these phenome-
nally low prices. Call at once at 1911 Far
nam street
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-16
Come aud Go Goasip.


Mrs. V. NJ Vinsonhaler has been visiting
In ST. Louis.
Mr.. Joseph Burns is spending six weeks
In Cheyenne, Wyo.
Miss Ada Kirkendall is expected home to-
day from a southern trip.
Miss Evans Of Chicago is visiting Mrs,
Charles e. Burmester. jr.
Miss Rich of Rapid City, S. D., is visit
ing Miss Halle Patterson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Cudahy returned
Saturday from an eastern trip.
Miss Margaret McMenemy will leave
Tuesday for a six weeks tour in Mexico
Miss Maud Riser of Lincoln is the guess
of Mrs. Elmer Rankin for a few days.
Miss Stella Hamilton. who is visiting in
Washington, is expected home this week,
Edward Updike left this week for Los
Angeles. where he will remain for severa
weeks.
Mrs Thomas B. Scott OF Norfolk. Va.
arrived Thursday to be the guest Of the
Misses Curtis.
Mrs. A. NJ. Longwell has as her CUES
Miss Haines and Miss Nell Haynes O
Springfield. o.
Mrs. Whitworth OF Lincoln, who hal
been the guest Of Mrs. F. L. Axtell, hal
returned TO her home.
Mrs. Lydia Morrison and Mr. and Mrs
ID. e. Thompson of Lincoln sailed Thurs
day from New York on the Mexico" fO
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-16
Pleasures Past.

Mrs. Ella c. Nash. Mrs. Thomas b,
Scott of Norfolk Va; Miss Curtis, Miss
Carita Curtis and Mrs. Howard Bald
rige made up a dinner party at the Omaha
club Wednesday.
Mrs. e. II. Rowland entertained in
formally at cards Friday evening in honor
Of. Mrs Walter J. Austin of St. Louis.
Prizes were won by Mrs. Edward Getten,
Miss Daisy Rogers and Mrs. Montgomery
Harris.
Mrs. C. T. Zwisler entertained the @. C.
Luncheon club Monday afternoon. Follow
ing luncheon high Ave was played and the
prize was won by Mrs. Robert Nicely. The
club will be entertained next Wednesday
by Mrs. George Stevens and Mrs. A. E.
Phillips, at the home of Mrs. Stevens.
Miss Dorothy Petheram entertained de-
lightfully at Valentine card party
Wednesday evening her guests being;
Misses Minnie Eldrige. Florence Mason
Nan Eldrige, Ethel Eldrige. winifred, VIII
COX; Messrs. Sam Grocer, Will West, Ed
Hustead, Gwyer Yates, Carl Porter and
Jules Greevy.
Mrs. Scott OF Norfolk, Va, was
honor guest at a pretty dinner given
Thursday evening by Miss Curtis and
Miss Carita Curtis. Covers were laid
Curtis. Miss Carita Curtis. Captain Doan.
Mr.. Chat Redick, Mr.. Earl Gannett and
Mr.. Phillip Reed.
Members of the former choir Of the Dietz
Memorial church rendered a surprise party
last Friday evening to Mrs. f. II. Smith
at her home, Tenth and Pacific streets.
Mrs. Smith was formerly organist at the
church for a number of years and a most
delightful time is reported by the partici-
pants OF the party.
A pretty dinner was given Wednesday
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph b. FL
lott, the table being adorned with mar
cissus and hyacinths. Candles under rose
/ shades reflected a pretty light Covers
were laid for Mr.. and Mrs. ID. b. Fuller,
Mr.. and Mrs. @. NJ. Knittle. Miss Fuller,
Mr.. George Evans of New York and Mr.
and Mrs. Elliott.
The Dinner Bridge club was delightfully."-
entertained Friday evening by Mr.. and
Mrs. c. W. Hull High scores were mad,
by Mrs. A. L. Reed And Arthur Remington
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Baldrige. Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Redick
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l. Reed, Mr.. and Mrs
Arthur Remington, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaa,
Coles and Mr.. and Mrs. Huh.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Campbell enter
tained the Orchard Hill Whist club al
their home Saturday evening. Those pres
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs. Cunningham. Mr.
and Mrs. Conklin, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Mccoy, Mr.. and Mrs
Kendall, Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Fricke. DR.
and Mrs. Mechanism. Mr.. and Mrs. Mix
Van Horn Mr. and Mrs. Anderson and
Mr. and Mrs. Campbell.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. storE celebrated tn,
| Mis- Adrienne Walker entertained at
Valentine high hve party Thursday even
ing The house was attractive with trim
mings OF red roses and valentine emblems
Four tables were used and the prizes wer,
won by Mfr. ana Mrs c; A. Henry. Thu
consolation prizes were awarded TO Mrs
Philip Windheim and Fred KnelL He
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-16
Charcoal Stops Gas
On Your Stomach
Wonderful Absorbing Power of Char
coal When Taken in the Form of
Stuart's Charcoal LOzenges
Trial Package sent Free

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Serbs 100 times it's own volume of gas
Where does the gas go tor 1t is just alb
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atmosphere, free from all impurities and
germs.
That's what happens in your stomach
when you take one or two of Stuart's
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You belch gas in company, sometimes.
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IS inevitable Whenever this happens lust
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-16

The social Calendar.

MoNDAY--oui vive dance at Chambers;
Pons Meren's club, Mrs. w. J. Brad
bury; Mrs. ]. II. Scobie, Monday bridge
club; Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. Megeie'
Founders club
TUEsDAY-Mrs. Robert Dozier, Social
Dozen club; Mrs. J. Mandelberg, Tues
day Whist club.
wEDNEsDAY-La Veta card club. Mrs.
w. II. wigman at home Of Mrs. r. j.
Moriarty; Mr.. and Mrs. Sol Bergman,
evening card party for Miss Evelyn
Bergman; Mrs. George II. Kelly bridge
luncheon club; Mrs. George stevens and
Mrs. A. E. Phillips, @. G. Luncheon
club.
THURsDAY-Mrs John Ross, jr, March
ionette club; Mrs John A. Sunderland,
evening party for Thimble club.
FRIDAY--Hanscom Park dancing party
at Chambers; Child Saving Institute,
tea from to 8; First anniversary of
Pioneers association; Misses Margaret
and Elizabeth Grant, fancy dress
party
SATURDAY-Mr and Mrs. II. N Wood,
Harmony club; Mr. r. N. Dodge, dinner
at Omaha club; Teachers Annuity as
ISOLATION tea at home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. M Fairfield.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-16
Coming Events.

Mrs. John Ross. jr., will entertain the
Marchionette club Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. w. s. Megele will enter
tain the Founders club Monday. o.
The Monday Bridge club will be enter
tanned this week by Mrs. ]. R. Scobie
Mrs. w. ]. Bradbury will be hostess
Monday at the meeting of the Pons Merens
club.
Mrs. Robert Dozier will be hostess Tues
day at the meeting of the Social Dozen
club.
The bridge luncheon club will meet next
Wednesday at the home of Mrs. George II.
Kelly.
Mrs. ]. Mandelberg will be hostess at
the meeting of the Tuesday Whist club
this week.
The Hanscom Park Dancing club will
give one of it's series of parties Friday
evening at Chambers.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. N. Wood will entertain
the members of the Harmony club at Sat
urday evenings meeting.
The Qui Vive Dancing club will give an
other of their series of dancing parties
Monday evening at Chambers.
The La Veta Card club will be enter
! tanned Wednesday by Mrs. w. H. Wigman
| at the home of Mrs T. J. Moriarty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sol Bergman will give a
card party Wednesday evening in honor
OF their daughter, Miss Evelyn Bergman
| The members of the Thimble club will
| be entertained Thursday at an evening
party by Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Sunderland
The O.. C. luncheon club will be enter.
tanned Wednesday by Mrs. George Stevens
and Mrs A, f. Phillips at the home OF
Mrs. Stevens.
Mrs. H. T. Lemist will entertain at sup
per this evening in honor of Mrs. Scott
OF Norfolk. Va, who is the guest of the
Misses Curtis.
| Mr.. N. p. Dodge. jr.. will give dinner
at the Omaha club Saturday. complimentary
to his fiancee, Miss Whitney, and hei
father. Mr.. Whitney of Boston.
Misses Margaret and Elizabeth Grant
have issued cards for a fancy dress party
to be given at their home, lO15 Park ave-
nue.. Friday evening, February Q.
The Misses Butterfield will be hostesses
OF a tea Saturday afternoon at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Z. NJ. Fairfield on st
Mary's avenue for the members OF the
Teachers Annuity and Aid association.
The annual reception OF the Child Saving
institute will be held Friday afternoon
February p, at the institute at Eighteenth
and Ohio streets between 2 and o'clock
All interested In this worthy work fol
children are invited to attend and inspec
the building and learn more of the work.