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Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-13
SIDNEY BURBANK
LEAVES PRISON
SAYS HE IS THROUGH WITH
ARMY LIFE
Former Lieutenant Who Married Fill
Plno Woman Says He viii Expose
Officers Who Have De-
serted Wives
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
LEAVENWORTH, Kas., Feb. r.
Former Lieut.. Sidney s. Burbank was
released from the federal penitentiary
here this morning after serving nearly
fifteen months, and started for In
dianapolis, where he will visit a brother
for few days.
Burbank talked with an Associated
Press representative after he left the
prison, and took occasion to criticise
the officers responsible for his convic-
ton. Some time later he would, he ue-
clared, make a statement regarding his
case that would cause a sensation in
army circles.
Burbank while in the penitentiary
here proved model prisoner. He comes
of military family, his father and
grandfather both having served in the
United States infantry. His engage
ment in 1903 to prominent young So
ciety woman of Leavenworth precipi.
tated a suit by his Filipino wife, Mrs
Conception Vasques of Valladolid. who
formally filed her claims with the war
department to prevent the coming mar
rlage of Lieut.. Burbank.
Convicted of Embezzlement
Two years ago Burbank returned to
tne fnlnpplneS with his regiment.
Shortly after his arrival the Filipino
woman filed an action against him in
the civil courts for abandonment ana
non-support. She finally was granted a
separation but not divorce, and Bur-
bank was ordered to pay her $50 a
month alimony for the support of their
child. Later Burbank was tried by
court and convicted of en-
bezzling company funds and of conduct
unbecoming an officer and a gentleman.
Burbank today asserted that he had,
been the victim of a conspiracy and
was convicted because he lacked in
fuence.
There are dozens of army officers
who are living with these Filipino
women" declared he, but they are for
tunate enough to escape the clutches of
the blackmailers. l fell in their grasp"
Burbank declared that in short time
he would tell everything he knows
about the case, and that when. he does
1t will cause one of the greatest sensa-
tions in army affairs in recent years.
Il am through with the Yankee
Doodle army" he said, land would not
wear the uniform of an officer again IL
could"
Burbank denied the truth of a rumor
that he is to marry a Leavenworth
woman. Il do not want her name
dragged into my case again." he said.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-13

greatly the moment they had launched
their boats. Every wave sent it's dash
OF spray over them. Soon a thin coat
ing of ice enveloped every one. Those
who were fully clothed suffered from
frozen faces and numbed feet, but there
were many who had on only their night
clothes.
One man was driven insane by his
intense suffering, He pulled big clasp
knife from his pocket and gashed his
throat. Those who sat near him We're
too dazed to interfere. The unidenti-
fled mans body fell to the bottom OF
the boat, where 1t remained unheeded.
Fishers point, the nearest land, was
not quite Ave miles to the westward
of the point where the steamer went
down, and every boat Immediately
held for that place But the boats
were heavy and the men at the oars
weak. The boats and RATS soon be-
came separated and the only details OF
the disaster which could be learned
were given when Captain McVey's BOAT
came ashore.
(COntinued ON Page Five.)
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-13
SENATE AGREES ON
PUBLIC LANDS REPORT
BY Associated Press.

i
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-Without
continuing its hearing upon the amend
ment to the agricultural appropriation
bill, providing for the leasing of the
public lands for grazing, the senate
committee on public lands agreed to
adopt the amendment
Several amendments to the Burket
proposition were adopted, however,
designed to protect the interests of
the homesteaders. The policy outlined,
which is favored by the president, was
agreed upon by a bare majority of
the committee. 1t is not unlikely that
point of order may be made against
1t in the senate, as it is conceded to
be general legislation.
One amendment provides that the
secretary of agriculture shall organize
grazing districts. The department of
agriculture is to exercise control of and
fix the fees to be charged for grazing.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-13
KINGS ADDRESS
WELL GUARDED
SAYS SERIOUS QUESTIONS ARE
TO BE ANSWERED
Second Session Of English Parliament
Promlses to Be Full Of Important
Hapeninpss-Large Crowd
In Attendance
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
LONDON, Feb. 12-The second ses-
sion of the second parliament of the
present reign. which promises to be
full Of interest and importance as a
consequence of projected liberal at
tack upon the house of lords and the
introduction Of an installment of home
rule for Ireland, was opened by King
Edward this afternoon with all the i'm
posing ceremonies which has attended
these functions since his accession.
The speech from the throne fore
shadowed a full and busy session de-
voted to Ireland, army reform and
temperance, apart from the over
shadowng question of the house Of
lords.
After the usual reference to the good
relationship prevailing between Great
Britain and the other powers, the
speech deplored the loss of life and
destruction of property resulting from
the earthquake at Kingston.
II have seen with satisfaction" said
the king that the emergency Has
been met by the governor and his asso-
ciates, with courage and devotion and
the people with self-control. The oc-
casion has called forth many proofs of
practical good will from all parts of
my country, and L recognize with sin
cere gratitude the sympathy shown by
the people cf the United States and
the assistance promptly offered by
their authorities"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-13
FAIRBANKS AND SHAW
SPEAK AT BALTIMORE
By Associated Press.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 12-Vice Presi-
dent Fairbanks and Secretary Shaw
were the principal speakers at the
Union League clubs Lincoln birthday
banquet here tonight.
Mr. Fairbanks, responding to the
toast, Abraham Lincoln" eulogized
the martyred president.
Secretary Shaw, speaking on 1.-THE
Republican Party" contrasted Lincoln
with Jefferson and made an earnest
plea for loyalty to political principles.
The German-American Lincoln club
also celebrated tonight. Among the
speakers was Representative Francis
w, Cushman of Washington.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-13
LOOT A POSTOFFlCE
AND MAKE ESCAPE
BY Associated Press,

BY Associated Press.
OAKLAND, Feb, 12.-The safe in the
postoffice in the main building of Mills
college was broken open last night by
three men, who secured about 500 and
made their escape,
When they approached the building
they captured the night Waterman,
bound him, threw him into a clump OF
bushes and warned him to keep quiet.
He was too badly frightened TO give
the alarm until the burglars had
eScaneQ.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-13
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR
REVERES LINCOLN'S NAME
BY Associated Press.

by ASSOtldltu IlcSHs
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Feb. 12.-That
the south reVeres the memory of Abra-
ham Lincoln and regards him as in
Washington's class was declared by
Governor Blanchard of Louisiana in an
address here tonight. The southern ex-
ecutive spoke at the Lincoln day BAN
quet of the SangamOn club on 1.-The
Souths Present Estimate of Lincoln"
Governor Blanchard congratulated
Illinois on having given Lincoln to the
nation-a man who, he said, was dead
before the north or the world UNDER
stood him."
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-13
corteIyou Delays Action

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-Postmas-
ter General Cortelyou today made a
statement about the presidents inquiry
as to whether It was feasible to bar
from the mails newspapers printing the
disgusting particulars Of the Thaw
trial He said he had not turned the
matter over to the attorney general and
will discuss the matter with him later
1t Is practically admitted that It is
too late to do anything that can have a
bearing upon the publication OF the
Thaw trial The difficulty of making
any fixed regulations is also recognized.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-13

inrushing water. Despite the existing
pandemonium the female passengers
were placed in lifeboats, the male pas
sengers and the crew selecting the un-
protected RATS as their places of refuge.
Captain McVey ordered all lifeboats
cut away and before stepping into his
own boat he stood on the upper deck a
moment to see that his order was exc
cuted, Then he ordered that his boat,
the largest on board, be cleared away
Before the men had an opportunity
to loosen the tackles the bottom of
the boat rested on top of the surging
sea, which was raging over the hurri-
cane deck, and for moment 1t seemed
as though the lifeboat would be dragged
down before she could be forced from
the doomed steamer.
Passengers Ice Coated
Every hand in the boat was too cold
to handle a knife and cut the ropes,
which, however, slipped through the
tackles and set the boat adrift just as
the vessel became submerged. The pas
sengers' discomfort was increased
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-13
DEATHS OF THE DAY
Alfred Waller

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK. Feb. 12.--President AL
fred Waller of the Seaboard Air Line
died at his home in this city today.
Harold s. Van Buren,
BY Associated Press
NICE France, Feb. 12.-Harold S.
Van Buren, of New York, the American
consul here, died last night.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-13
Involves Right Of Appeal
Associated Press.

BY ASSOcINItu TItsS.
WASHINGTON, Feb 12.-The senate
today considered the bill allowing the
government the right to appeal to the
supreme court of the United States
on points of law in criminal procedure.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-13
OnIy One "BROMO QUININEo

That Is LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Similarly named remedies sometimes de
ceiye The frst and original Cold Tablet
is a WHITE PACKAGE with black and
red lettering. and bears the signature Of
l.. w, GROVE. 25c.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-13
STEAMER SINKS
ZOO LIVES LOST
MARINE DISASTER ONE OF THE
WORST ON RECORD
Many Passengers Set Adrlft In Life
boats Are Frozen to Death
Before Reaching
Shore
,Continusa from rag. one,


fifty were on board the steamer when
she left Providence last night. Forty
eight bodies reached the shores today,
and nineteen were alive when taken
from the lifeboats. There ase still 1873
persons to be accounted for.
The only positive evidence of the
steamers victims is lying at the bottom
of Block Island sound. The list of
passengers and crew, handed to the
purser Just before the steamer left
Providence, was locked in a safe and
was not recovered.
Cause Not Explained
The cause of the accident has not
been satisfactorily explained. 1t oc-
Cured just off Watch Hill about IL
o'clock last night when the three
masted schooner Harry Knowlton,
bound from South Amboy for Boston
with a cargo of coal, crashed into the
steamers port side amidships. Capt.
George McVey of the Larchmont de-
clares that the Knowlton suddenly
swcrved from her course, luffed up into
the wind and crashed into his vessel.
Capt. Haley of the Knowlton as
serts that the steamer did not give his
The steamer, with a huge hole torn in
her side was so seriously damaged
that no attempt was made to run for
shore, and she sank to the bottom in
less than half an hoYr. The Knowlton,
after she had backed away from the
wreck, began to fill rapidly, but her
crew manned the pumps and kept her
affoat until she reached point of
Quonochontaug, where they put out in
the lfeboat and rowed ashore.
There were no fatalities.
Majority Had Retired
A majority of those on board the
Larchmont had retired for the night
and when the collision occurred there
were few, with the exception of the
crew, prepared for the weather which
prevailed. They hurried from the
warm state rooms to the deck of the
steamer and into zero atmosphere.
Chilled to the bone many rushed
headlong below to secure more cloth
ed and clad only in nightgowns, stood
on the decks fearing that to go below
would mean certain death.
1t now appears certain that the loss
of life was heaviest among those who
had retired for the night. Despite the
efforts which were made to leave no
one on board 1t would appear to be
impossible that of the 200 souls on
board none was left behind
Those who had no opportunity to
clothe themselves succumbed long be-
fore they reached shore, and even those
who We're fortunate enough to be fully
dressed endured suffering of most
serious nature.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-13

Everything you want YOU Will find In
the classified page-a modern encycl0-
DPdia One cent a word
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-13

The defense has other alienists, how
ever, who may be called to testify.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-13

solution for the present relations be-
tween the house Of lords and the house
was to be sought Did the govern
ment want to make the upper house
stronger and more efficient, or to de-
grade IL to a mere debating society {?
IL was deeply rooted in the public
mind that whatever dangers might be
apprehended from an unreformed house
of lords they were nothing to be COM
pared with those of an unrestrained
house of commons
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-13
Is HlahIy cratifed

Lord Ripon, Liberal. lord privy seal,
after expressing sympathy with the
sufferers from the earthquake at
Kingston, said they had heard with
the keencst satisfaction of the manner
in which the navy of the United
states went to the assistance Of the
sufferers. That action, he added, had
done much to bind still more closely
the ties which connected them with
their kin across the Atlantic The
British were deeply grateful to the
American soldiers and their officers.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-13
Changes in Methods

A congratulatory reference to the
visit to India of the ameer of Afghan
istan was followed by the intimation
that while guarding the unity of the
executive power unimpaired some
changes in the governmental methods
of India were under consideration,
bringing them in accord with the
wishes of the natives"
Then came a guarded reference to
the question uppermost in the minds of
his majetsy's hearers. 1t was ad-
dressed to both my lords" and "the
gentlemen of the house of commons"
Serious questions" said the king,
affecting the working of our parlia-
mentary system have arisen from the
unfortunate differences between the
houses My ministers have this i'm
portant subject under consideration
with the view of a solution of the diff
ficulty."
The rest of the speech was devoted
to the proposed licensing bill. the OBJ
ject of which is to diminish the drink
evils, proposals for the Improvement
of the army organization and Irish
local government and education ques-
tions, and a number Of miner ques-
tions, including the establishment of a
court of criminal appeal.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-13

9TdICIul LO SNIiCIlSdIo
The points in the kings speech which
attracted the most attention were the
refererices to the Kingston disaster and
to the house of lords. When his ma
iesty spoke gratefully of the assistance
rendered by the American navy to the
earthquake sufferers he turned in the
direction of the diplomatic corps and
bowed to Ambassador Reid, who was
among his uniformed
by his evening dress.
When the differences between the
lords and the commons were mentioned
there was a perceptible commotion
among the multitude, which was the
more noticeable because 1t was unusual
for any phrase in a speech from the
throne to cause anything in the way
of a sensation among those who hear
it. The house was crowded in all parts
when the members assembled for busl-
ness at A o'clock this afternoon and
great animation was noticeable. The
entry of the premier, Sir Henry Camp
bell -Bannerman, was greeted with
cheers from the Minlsterialists.
The speaker, James Lowther. read
the speech from the throne. The ref
erence to the aid rendered by the
American navy at Kingston was greet
ed with loud outburst of applause.
The mention Of the difference be-
tween the house of commons and the
house OF lords also was cheered.
Debate upon the address in reply to
the speech from the throne Will last
for several days, after which the pre-
mier is expected to unfold his plans
for dealing with the house of lords,
Praises American Navy
on the resumption of the sitting OF
the house Of lords Lord Castleton. Lib
eral moved the address in reply to
the speech and in so doing praised the
assistance rendered by the American
navy TO tho sufferers from the earth
quake at Kingston, He also declared
that It was necessary to change the
OF the house of lords. which
at present gave the house a prepon-
derance of Tories.
Regarding Ireland Lord Castleton de-
clared that what was proposed was
evolution rather than devolution. After
a hundred years of union II was pro-
posed to adopt administrative reforms,
ong overdue, rescue the Irish system
from chaos. Ireland's appeal for finan-
,ial justice had failed, but was un-
.hinkable and impossible"
Lord Lansdowhe, Liberal Unionist,
said the opposition was left entirely
ignorant as TO the direction in which
The daily tribune., 1907-06-03

MUTE JOINS ORDER 4.
Clayton wyland of the school for the
deaf in Frederick, Nd, himself n
mute, is the first person SO afflicted to
be admitted to membership in the
Knights Of Pythias. He has just
joined lodge No. 20 Of the city named
In order that he might Ike admi tied IL
was necessary for members of the
lodge who administer the degree to
learn the sign language. knights of
Pythias law forbidding that either
questions or answers OF the initiation
ceremony be written down. He will
be the silent member OF the lodge,
AS 1t were.
The daily tribune., 1907-06-03

INDIAN HATCHET-William Fol-
lis, the civil engineer, while out on
the Hoffman ranch on Six mile creek.
n few miles north Of Florcncc. found
AN Indian hstchet It was covered
with dirt with the exception of part
of the eye. A close examination Of
the instrument reveals blood rust and
IL is presumed that the hatchet might
have been brought into play during
the war that was engaged In several
years ago between the band OF Utcs
and Siouu. These were two rival
bands Of Indians in this section Of the
state, but tlien aro many hero today
who remembers tho fight In which
scores were killed and manned. In
causulties the wnr wa~ nearly No bad
~ tho one fought out on the Hard.
scrabble when one side wns almost
The daily tribune., 1907-06-03

TAKES THE CREDIT-O of the
Canon City correspondents to the Dem
yer newspapers is taking the credit
for Canon for the irrigation project
that is to go forward Just northeast of
this city. In n dispatch sent to his
paper last Saturday he stated that
his town would be the base of sup
plies and that the headquarters would
be, maintained there. This is rank
one, as Florence is to be the hend
quarters and the temporary offices arc
to be opened in the Union mill Office
building. Since so many local men
have money invested with the com
pany, and Canon has none, ii would
seem that they would make Florence
the supply point instead of Canon
Ever since the deal was projected the
Canon papers have annexed the land
onto the Canon City city limits and
all the land that lies east Of Canon,
even to Pueblo, is brought under
water aud Canon would be the direct
beneficiary. Nobody questions but
that the land lies east Of Canon and
northeast Of Florence The test of
the pudding is in the eating, however,
and when the sugar beets are planted
and when the sugar factory is built,
it will then be seen who or which
town will derive the most benefits.
The daily tribune., 1907-06-03

SCABS ON Potatoes
pitted with holes and roughened on
the skin are afflicted with minute
fungus resulting i'll what is known as
the potato scab. These little phara-
sites reproduce themselves Just as the
higher plants do. They can increase
by division of the little plant itself,
or by spores which with them act as
seeds in the higher organisms. Sim
pie cOpperas water has been found
efficient for killing the spores, but
some prefer formalin, for it will prac-
tically free seed potatoes from the
germs. The potatoes are immersed
for two hours in solution of one
part of formalin to 800 parts of water.
1t is equal to corrosive sublimate
in efficiency and is without its danger
ous and troublesome properties.
The daily tribune., 1907-06-03
woopMEN MEMoR1AL " III

WOODMEN MEMORIAL ~ Flor
ence camp No. ss, Woodmen Of the
World. will hold memorial services
next Sunday. In the afternoon the
members will go to the cemetery in
carriages and decorate the graves Of
twenty-five departed woodchoppers
and unveil two monuments-H. H.
Preston and H. H. Bowman. The
regular memorial ritual will be used
and Frank Wise will be master Of
ceremonies. In the eveping they will
attend church in body. The men,
orial services will be held at the Bap-
tist. church and Rev. Keesler will
deliver the memorial sermon.
The daily tribune., 1907-06-03
FREMONT GUESTS

FREMONT GUESTS w. J.
Wright, N. Y. II. NJ. Pingree, city
Henry Ozanne, city; p. +. Curry.
Denver; r. G. Lee, Chandler; A. II.
White and wife, Canon City; Annie
c. Callahan, city; Mrs. Jean Milliken
Colorado Springs; H. d. Zimmerman,
Florence; Mrs. j. NJ. Younglove,
Florence ID. ID. Finley, Florence,
Mrs. d. ID. Finley. Florence; Miss
Lillian Ramsay, city ;R. J. Mattheson
and wife, city; Miss Mary Jacobson,
city; E. II. Clark. city; Q. H. Karns.
Central City.
The daily tribune., 1907-06-03

HARDSCRABBLE BOOMING-W,
j. Phillips was in from his ranch on
the Hardcsrabble this morning and
stated that the creek is booming.
Several times more water than nor
NAL is flowing down the creek. He
says it is an easy matter to farm this
year as the abundant rainfall does
away with irrigating to some extent
The daily tribune., 1907-06-03

SACRED CONCERT-The choir of
the Presbyterian church last night
gave another of its popular sacred con-
certs. 1t was we'll attended, drawing
n full house. The parts were all
we'll received. Although the choir
has been disbanded for the summer,
Mrs. I. NJ. Howclls, the leader, has
made arrangements for special music
every Sunday.
The daily tribune., 1907-06-03

TWO ELECTED-The Odd Fellows
at their regular meeting Saturday
night elected John T. Sanders, noble
grand and 0. P. Crawford vice grand.
The noble grand will appoint eight
officers and the vice grand two, max
ing twelve officers that are to be in
stalled at the first regular meeting in
July.
The daily tribune., 1907-06-03

annihflated. On .the blade arc
six nicks that would indicate that the
owner Of the hatchet got the scalps
Of six persons 1t is said that when
an Indian killed person and secured
his scalp that he would file u nick
on the blade Of the instrument that
he used. Mr. Follis will keep the
tomahawk fer relic.
The daily tribune., 1907-06-03
HIGHER AvERAGEs-m Stain

HIGHER AVERAGES-m stating
the averages of the three highest
graduates from the High school it
was made to appear that there was
only difference of one eighth
one per cent in the averages.
It develops that Miss Flos-
sic Moore's average was 80, Miss Josie
Smith fraction over 81 and Miss
Mabel Palmer was third highest.
The correction is made willingly.
The daily tribune., 1907-06-03
SPECIAL MEETING :

SPECIAL MEETING There will
be special meeting Of the Florence
Business Mems association held at
the office of the association this
evening.at O'Clock. All members
are urged to be present
The daily tribune., 1907-06-03
Special Excursions to Mexico
City,

The Colorado & Southern offers hall
rates to Mexico City and return; tickets
to be sold on April 25:h TO May 18th,
Sth to 10th and june 10Th to July 18th;
good 90 days; stopovers In both eirec.
tons Full information regarding Mex
CO on application. T. Z. Fisher, G. p.
A., Denver.
The daily tribune., 1907-06-03

IN SESSION-The county commits
sioners are in session at the court
house in Canon City today Before
the meeting adjourns some road i'm
provement for the county will have
been decided upon. Commissioner
Kelso drove up this morning.
The daily tribune., 1907-06-03

LEAGUE MEETING-A business
meeting Of the Epworth League will
be held tonight at Miss Grace Lo-
bach's. All leaguers are invited to
come and have . good time.
The daily tribune., 1907-06-03
JoTTIN0s ABOUT TOWN
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE

DR.. Yard, dentist, Office telephone
east 1876.