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Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-03
KANSAS

JUNCTION CITY, Kas., Oct. 2.-Major
w. d. Rowan of Garden City was elected
lieutenant colonel of the Second Kansas
national guard to succeed Lieutenant
Colonel Robert Campbell, commander of
the Kansas G. A. r., who filed his res
ignation Captain Carl Cooper OF New
ton was elected to the place made vacant
by Major Rowan. The Newton company,
X. N. G., will elect captain later TO
succeed Major Cooper
The two regiments of Kansas national
guard infantry, company of engineers
and battery of light artillery, under COM
mand of Brig. Gen. Charles Drew, which
have been in Camp Hoch at Fort Riley
for the past ten days, departed for home.
The officers of the Second regiment held
an election of the successor of Lieut..
Col. r. A. Campbell, resigned. Maj.
Rowan of Garden City was elected to the
lieutenant colonelcy and Capt Carl
Cooper of Newton was elected major.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. second flower
show is being held under the supervision
Of the members of the Civic Improvement
club. The women Of the town are back
of the flower show movement anda they
form most of the membership of the inn
movement club. The members of the
club conduct war on weeds and un-
slightly places and encourage the citizens
to plant flowers.
ToPEKA--Governo Hoch did not ap-
noint a tax commissioner to succeed Judge
Humphrey, who died recently. Talk
about the state house is that Hugh Far
reilly of Chanute, or Judge Frank Dos
ter of Topeka, will get the place.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-03
NEW JERSEY

TRENTON, N. j., Oct. 2.-An active
fireman for more than a quarter of a
century, Captain Harry Braker of the
city fire department, has broken down
under the strain of his work and is no
longer able to continue in command of
his company. In view of his long and
faithful services the fire commissioners
have pensioned him for life.
Officers of the grand lodge of the
New Jersey Masons are about to co.
operate with the trustees of the First
Presbyterian church for the restoration
of the neglected grave in the church
cemetery of Aaron Dickinson Woodward
attorney general of New Jersey from
1905 to 1917, and at one time grand mas
ter of the Masonic order of the state.
John B. Nevin of this city was hunt
ing railbirds along a creek near here
when he fell into the water. His heavy
cunning outfit was rapidly drawing him
down to his death when his brother,
Frank Nevin, jumped overheard and res
cued him.
NEW BRUNSWICK--Albert Booth of
Perth Amboy, while attempting to board
a moving train, was dragged 100 yards
by the side of one of the swiftly moving
coaches, to which his clothing had be-
come fastened His shoes were torn off
and his clothing was badly torn, but no
bodily injuries were received.
MILLVILLE-The wedding of Miss
Bertha Berry, daughter of Councilman
Samuel Berry. to Andrew Braddus of
Newark, will take place lnis month.
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CAPE MAY-Mrs. Townsend Wells of
Dennisville was burned so severely
while lighting gasoline stove at her
home that she died.
Samuel Roseman, aged 72 years, died
suddenly on the porch of his daughters
residence in West Cape May from
paralysis.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-03
or THE LATE NEWS FROM YOUR OLD HOME STATE
COLORADO

COLORADO SPRINGS. Oct. IA. w.
Marksheffel, who was indicted by the
g and jury on a charge of involuntary
tomobile wreck last week. which cost the
lives of three passengers, was fined S25
and costs In Colorado City police court
on a charge of violating the speed ordi-
nance.
GOLDEN-Ch Charles H. Clark. ranch
man living on Turkey creek above Nor
rison. was granted divorce In the county
court here from Mary J. Clark on the
ground of desertion. The Clarxs were
married in Golden In 1894.
LOvELAND-The Loveland sugar fac
tory began grinding beets and has made
successful start on the long campaign.
There are about 10000 tons of beets in the
sheds and more are coming at rapid
rate.
TRINIDAD-After a lingering illness
with Bright's disease, Mrs. Bowers. vile
Of Justice Of the Peace c. A. Bowers.
died at the age of 66. Mr.. and Mrs Bow
ers were married in Lexington, ILL.,, forty
one years ago and have lived in Trinidad
for the last twenty-eight years.
DELTA--Judge Shackleford denied the
motion for new trial in the case of
James Workman. convicted last week Of
attempting to kill Eta Bever, aged H.
with whom he had become infatuated. but
who had refused to receive further atten-
tions from him.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-03
MASSACHUSETTS

WORCESTER, Oct. 2.-In collision be-
tween a passenger train and a freight
train on the Boston G. Maine railroad in
this city today seven persons were slight
ly injured and both engines were wrecked.
LOWELL, Oct. 2.-August Sollassol,
aged 39 was arrested at the postoffice by
Postoffice Inspector d. c. Owings of
Boston and Inspector John A. Walsh of
this city charged with misusing the
mails. 1t is alleged that he has been re-
ceiving lottery tickets from France.
BARNSTABLE-There were no contests
for state delegates at the Republican pri-
maries here. First Barnstable district
Tor representative, Thomas Patterson Of
Barnstabfe; second district, G. H. Ca
hoon of Harwich,- third district j. M.
Small, Truro; senator, Eben s. r. Keith
of Bourne. The only fight in Barnstable
couty of any note was for high sheriff,
H. N. Percival of Orleans against the
incumbent, Hugh A. Hull of Barn
stable 1t was close fight, but
Captain Hull got fifteen delegates against
Percivars twelve.
FALL RIvER-James Orr, jr., chauf-
feur for Charles e. HELLER of los Beacon
street, Boston, was fined $25 In the dis
trict court here for violating the speed
law. The machine was being driven at
the rate of twenty miles an hour, and
the owner and his wife were In the auto
when a policeman held it up.
GREENFIELD-John NJ Lapean, 40,
employed as an arc light trimmer by the
Greenfield Electric Light company, was
electrocuted while fixing lamp on Bank
row. He had been sent out shortly be-
fore o'clock in response to complaint
that the lamp was out, and an instant
after the light flashed up he was heard
to scream in agony. Bystanders sum-
moned Drs. G.. p. Twitchel and H. G..
Stetson, who worked over the unfortun-
ate man for half hour, but were unable
| to restore consciousness.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-03
IDAHO

BOISE, Idaho, Oct 2.-The body of
Nettie Rogers, IA years old, who was
drowned in the Payette river while at
camp with Mr.. and Mrs. Woods of Boise
several weeks ago, was found about
twelve miles below where the accident
occurred. The girl was the daughter OF
Mrs Alice Rogers of this city.
There is some talk among members of
the Boise Commercial club and the busi-
ness men generally OF appealing to Pres
ident Roosevelt to help relieve the fuel
situation in Boise. The Commercial club
has written the interstate commerce
commission to aid in solving the problem,
and has received assurances that all it
can do in the matter will be done. Surely
the fuel question here is a serious one,
and strenuous efforts will necessarily
have to be put forth to meet the press
ing needs of the city the coming win
ter. 1t seems that dealers here can get
the coal if they can get cars to haul 1t.
George Richardson, a logger, who was
working in Rossrs camp, fifty miles
north of here on the south branch of
the Boise river, was brought to Boise
dead. His remains were accompanied by
his wife and two children. Richardson
was unloading logs when one was pre-
cipitated on him, crushing his head to a
pulp.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-03
FLORIDA

ST. AUGUSTINE, Oct. 2.-The family of
John Melcher narrowly escaped death
from ptomaine poisoning Sunday night
by eating ice cream.
DR.. Dewitt Webb, Mr.. George F. Miles,
Captain Gleason and Mr.. Steckett re-
turned by train this morning from de-
lightful trip down the canal, going as
far as Miami.
Rev. L. Fitzjames Hindry and family
left last evening for Flat Rock, N c..
where Mr.. Hindry will spend his, va
cation.
Miss Bertha Elliott left this morning
for DeLand, where she will take course
at Stetson university. Miss Elliott has
ben visiting her sister, Mrs. c. M. Mill
burn of this city.
DELAND-Two days before the OPEN
ing day the registration at Stetsor uni
versity opened up strong. H. c. Long
street of Coronado, Fla, registered his
son. j. Robert Longstreet, and has the
honor of being the first on the registra-
ton list.
Bruce Smith has entered the academy.
taking the Latin scientific course with a
view to college entrance.
John w. Wideman entered his three
children, Christine G.. Wideman, Jerome
Wideman and Frank j. Wideman.
M. l.. Smith registered for the business
college and b. Perry also for the business
college.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-03
OKLAHOMA


GUTHRIE, o. T., Oct. -2.-Governor
McCurtain has called meeting of the
Choctaw Legislature at Tuskahoma. be-
ginning October Z. The legislature will
memorialize congress, asking for q speedy
winding up of tribal affairs, for the sale
of the segregated coal lands, and for
the sale of the lands not yet allotted,
which the government proposes to con-
vert into forest reserve.
The new territorial grand jury has
returned an Indictment charging false
pretenses against Captain John T. Tay-
lor, former chairman of the Democratic
state committee, and az member of the
Guthrie townsite board, following the
opening of Oklahoma to settlement as an
appointee of President Cleveland.
He was a Union soldier serving in an
Illinois regiment. The complaining wit
ness against Taylor is William Ayres.
who charges Taylor with obtaining $500
from him.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-03
PENNSYLVANIA

BELLE VERNON, Pa, Oct. 2-After
accidentally shooting his little brother in
the head, from which he died, Raymond
McCahon, the 12-year-old son of William
McCahon of Point Marion, endeavored
to commit suicide by throwing himself
into Camp Run at that place. He was
saved from drowning by Victor Henry,
SHAMOKIN-Littie Mary Comb, play
ing in front of her parents home, seeing
a strengthening conveyance approach,
cried: Mother, look at the circus
wagon"
1t was colliery ambulance, which
was stopped at the Combs home with the
body of Martin Comb, her father, on
board. He had been killed In the mines.
POTTSvILLE-After being in a mine
breach thirty-two days, a dog, starved
SO that the hide barely covered mis- bones,
was rescued by Hunter Watts, who, with
the assistance of several companions
went down the hole fifty feet with a
ladder and a rope.
The dog fell into the hole last month.
On account of his ferocity, produced by
starvation, several attempts at rescue
had failed until today.
LANCASTER-Unabl to restrain him
lufnbia administered a sound thrashing
to BENJAMIN Noll, The latter was inter-
ested in a hearing before the magistrate
and during it's progress deliberately
knocked down his sister-in-law, Mrs. FL
Iner Noll, in front of the magistrates s
desk.
PITTSBURG-Healtn officials of Pitts
burg and Allegheny are making a stren-
uous fight against the spread of scarlet
fever and diphtheria, many cases Of
which are being reported daily. In Pitts
burg this month GA cases each of diph-
iberia and scarlet fever have been re-
ported. In Allegheny, "a cases of scar
let fever and 12 of diphtheria have been
reported since September 1.
UNIONTOwN-Cha with being one
of the assassins of Andrea Marinelto at
Orient recently, George Wilson, a negro,
was lodged in Jail here.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-03
NEBRASKA

PAPILLION--District court will con-
vene next Monday, Judge Kennedy pre-
siding. The docket is very light, with
no criminal cases.
SCHUYLER-The drouth here was
broken by drizzling rain, which fell all
day. This was needed greatly by the
farmers for small grain and pastures
RIIYE HILL - The heaviest rain Tor
three months fell here and still con-
tinues. Farmers can now put In their
wheat. It is cool and a frost Is ex-
pected after the rain.
The teachers of the Blue H1il puplic
schools were given day or to Visit
the Hastings schools. This gave the
school children a chance to attend the
county fair at Bladen
BEATRIcE-J. B, Smith, proprietor Of
the Jersey dairy at this place, secured
first. two second, three third and -FOUR
championship prizes on his herd OF Jer-
sey cattle at Kansas City.
John Morris. living seven miles SOUTH
east of Beatrice, died. He was 70 years
of age and unmarried. The remains were
taken to Lewiston for interment.
TECUMgflH = Mr.. Lovern Franken-
berger of Sterling and Miss Laura Jack
son of near Vesta were married by
County Judge James Livingston In this
city. They live in Sterling.
BHEAfER--Th first killing frost tnthis
vicinity came Wednesday.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-03
MAINE

ROCKLAND, Me-, Oct 2.-The Rock
land -Rockport Lime company has pur-
chased hill of lime rock in the vicinity
of Swanton, VT, which it is reported here
1t is soon to operate.
ROCKLAND-Driven to the rocks by O
strong southwest wind, the Gloucester
fishing schooner Grace w. Horne is a
wreck near the entrance of Matinicus
harbor Capt. Thomas Potter of Boston
and his crew of two men abandoned
the ship in a dory and, rowing through
a heavy sea, reached Matinicus in safety.
AUGUSTA--A disagreement was re-
turned In a sealed verdict by the jury, be-
fore which Clara Vaughan of Gardiner
was tried on an Indictment alleging a
liquor nuisance. Miss Vaughan is a
trained nurse and a graduate of the
Massa chusetts general hospital where
she says she worked for seven years.
She has conducted a boarding house at
Gardiner for one and faif years. Several
witnesses testlhed that they had never
seen any liquor sold on the premises of
the defendant. and she swore that a man
taken out apparently intoxicated was
suffering from fit.
PORTEAND--A United States weather
bureau station is to be established at an
early date at Greenville. on the shore of
Moosehead lake,
This viii give Maine three weather
stations, the others being at Portland
and Eastport.
The new station will not have fore
caster, Portland, having the only fore
casting station In the state.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-03
NEW HAMPSHIRE

MANCHESTER, N. H., Oct. 2.-Dr. H.
N. Kingsford of Dartmouth college, state
pathologist, In report made to the
board of health of the analysis of the
brain and spine of Alden Cantin, who
was bitten by dog belonging to James
Sutcliffe, declares that the child died Of
rabies. The report has been handed to
Mayor Eugene e. Reed, who caused an
autopsy on the body of the child to be
made. Mr. SutciifTe mas retained an at
torney to look after his interests should
the parents of the child seek damages
for his death.
MANCHESTER = The ninth annual
meeting of the French Medical society
of New Hampshire was held here and
was attended by members from various
sections of the state. The officers elected
are: President, DR.. Joseph Therriault,
Concord; vice president, DR.. Augustus
Guertin, Nashau; secretary, DR.. George
Fontafne, Manchester; treasurer, DR.. b.
c. Tremblay, Manchester; councillors, DR..
d. Caroff of Franklin, DR.. Noel e. Gull
let of Manchester, DR.. o. Maynard Of
Nashua. DR.. H. T. Fontaine of Sun
cook, DR.. w. Biron of Manchester.
A banquet was served ate the I'm
canoonuc Mountain house.
NASHUA = Pilgrim Congregational
chureh, which is made reSiduary legatee,
after the death of his widow, will bene-
fit to the amount of between $4,000 and
SIS, ,0O0 from the estate of Walter M.
ellison, who died last week, and whose
will has just been filed for probate. Mrs.
ellison is over so years old.
The double wedding Of Clarence A. Ho-
| bart and Miss Addie Jeannotte and Ed
ward c. Jeannotte and Miss Marion
F'arnsworth at the home of the Rev.
Hazen Conklin on Auburn street was fol-
lowed by a noisy demonstration by a
party of friends of the contracting par
ties, numbering 100 or more, led by a
drum corps which played "There'll Be a
Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight" and
escorted the two hacks through the main
street. Red fire was burned, and while
the brides were left to ride behind the
spans of white horses the bridegrooms
were borne upon the shoulders of stall
wart young men in the company.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-03
SOUTH DAKOTA

SIOUX FALLS. S. D., Oct. 2--Judge
Garland OF the United States court
handed down a decision denying the ap-
plication of Jewett Bros. & Jewett, acting
in behalf of the Sioux Falls Jobbers and
Shippers association. for an Injunction
restraining the Milwaukee railroad from
putting into effect from Chicago and
other Lake Michigan points a freight
schedule which, to Sioux Falls, would be
1O4 per cent of the rate to Sioux City.
MITCHELL--With the slight rain which
visited this SECTION not q large crowd
was expected in Mitchell for the Corn
palace, but Notwithstanding the unfavor-
able weather, 24O0 people came in on the
three special trains OF the Milwaukee
road from Sioux City Murdo and Canton.
while the Omaha road brought In 400 peo-
pie from various places ON the line.
PIERRE-An extensive prairie fire is
reported to have burned north of Mid
land, destroying thousands Of acres of
grass and taking many shacks Of home-
steaders and stacks of hay.
The Northwestern road has issued
circular letter providing for the crossing
Of live stock over the new bridge at
night.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-03
KENTUCKY


PADUCAH, KY, Oct. 2.-Governor j.
c. w. Beckham and Congressman Ollie
James were features of circus at MUIR
ray.
Standing on circus wagons, spielers an
nounced, instead of free attraction"
that Governor Beckham would speak in
the big tent after the parade, and he
did for half an hour They are cam
paigning, and the offer of the tent came
without solicitation
HOPKINSvILLE-Th veach aged
co. was driving across the Louisville &
Nashville railroad tracks, when a switch
engine struck the vehicle, throwing him
out and killing him.
LOUISvILLE-The progress of return
trip to Maysville. Ky. his present home,
from the west. was abruptly ended when
DIR. Jackson Taulbee, a surgeon of note
and we'll known in the medical circles of
Louisville was rendered seriously Ill of
intestinal trouble. He suffered the acute
attack on ARRIVING in Louisville, and was
Immediately taken to Norton infirmary,
where an operation was performed by
DR.. w. T. Hayes.
DANVILLE-Hon. r. G.. Tartar, the
noted Republican orator of the Eleventh
district, is spending the night in DAN
vile.
He opened the Republican campaign
in Rockcastle county at Mt. Vernon.
LExINGTON-The frost which fell in
this section did not prove as destructive
as had been reared, owing to the ex-
treme dry weather. Although many to-
mato plants, flowers and other tender
vegetation were killed, but little injury
to the tobacco crop and corn is reported.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-03
TENNESSEE

| EvENSVILLE, Tenn, Oct. 2.--Miss
Lille Paine has returned home, after a
pleasant visit in Spring City.
Mr. viii Murray of Chattanooga is the
guest of his aunt, Mrs. Riggs.
Perry Henry was in Spring City this
week.
Mrs. Louise Warner has returned from
Dayton.
Mrs. j. T. Darwin and daughter. Kate,
are visiting in Cincinnati.
BRISTOL-The trial of Ack Hale, for
the murder of Lille Davis, will begin
at Blountville, with Judge A. j. Tyler Of
Bristol On the bench. Preparations for
the hearing have been completed, all wit
nesses summoned, and no attempt will
be made by either side to get a con-
tinuance.
KNOXvILLE-The sixth annual con-
vention of District No. International
machinists opened in the Market hall in
this city. The opening address was de-
livered by National Vice President p
j. Colon. After the opening session the
convention adjourned to the knights of
Columbus hall, where they WI. hold
secret sessions both morning and evening.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. j. Barchus, one of
the best known Masons of Tennessee.
died, after having suffered stroke of
paralysis several days ago. The funeral
will probably be the most imposing that
has occurred in Memphis for years.
He was secretary of more Masonic bodies,
York and Scottish rites, and for great
er length of time than, perhaps, any
other man in the United States.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-03
ENGINEER FIFTY YEARS
IN ACTIVE SERVICE

j. EVANSVILLE, Ind, Oct. g. !
4. Fifty years of active railroad serv- :;
+ ice with never an accident due to !;
4 his negligence and without a single 4
!. summons to the Carpet" Is the 4
i record of which Jacob LaMott, 4
4. who pilots the Shawneetown Ull) I
I. accommodation between this city !;
+ and Shawneetown. He celebrated !
I. his fiftieth anniversary in the rail- 4
i way service this month. /
4 Although 6S years old, "Uncle I
4 Jake" has a clear eye and steady :;
+ hand, and is as active as many of 1
+ the engineers on the Louisville g. 4
!. Nashville railroad who are twenty !;
+ years his junior. If "Uncle Jake" 4
4 desired to take advantage Of the !
T. companys offer he might walk into I
!. the office of Superintendent John !;
4 w. Logsdon at any time and an !
+ nounce that he was ready to re- !
+ tire. The company would permit !
4 him to do so and draw a pension 4
+ of 800 month as long as he ,ivess !
4 But this the veteran engineer has 4
!. refused to do and says 1t is his am !,
I. bition to remain on the engine as :;
+ long as he Is able to get about !
4 and handle himself. At the age of !,
u IS Jacob LaMott was serving an 1
i apprenticeship at the trade of me- 4
I. chanic In the shops of the old 4
+ Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern ;;
= railroad at Cincinnati. After !
i serving four years he decided he !
j. wanted to be an engineer, and for !
+ several years ran an engine be- 4
4 tween Cincinnati and Seymour, Ind. !
4 LaMott has led a careful life 4
!. and has been judicious in saving i
!. his earnings. He owns property in !
4 East st. Louis and Shawneetown, !,
+ ILL.,, and is said to have a private !
T. income OF more than 800 month. ]
i For making theNrun between this j
i city and shawneetown he receives 1
\ s6.66 each day and misses but one 4;
!. meal from the family table, 1
4. People living along the Louisville 4
4 & Nashville railroad between I.
+ Evansville and Shawneetown were !,
:. highly pleased when a flag station 4
= just below Mount Vernon, Ind, !!
4 was named LaMott in honor of the !,
+ veteran engineer. 1t is a town at 4.
i which only one train stops daily j
<, and that is the one pulled by !;
j. "Uncle jake
]. + i ***A ~
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-03
INDIANA

CRAWFORDSyILLE, Oct. 2--Mrs. Su-
san b. Wallace, the widow OF General
Lew Wallace, died last night. She had
great literary ability and assisted her
husband in his writings.
COLUMBUS, Ind, Oct. 2.-The Rev. Is
rael Swartwood, aged So years, dropped
dead of heart disease In the dooryard of
his home in East Columbus. He was a
Christian minister and was active in the
ministry up to the hour of his death.
INDIANAPOLIS-A Texas ranch owner
named Benefit and Miss Lettie Williams
of this city were married in an auto
mobile while Benefit was on his way to
catch a train. They decided suddenly
to be married and after a license had
been secured and preacher summoned
it was discovered there was just five min
utes in which to get to the station. Ac-
cordingly the couple were married in the
auto.
wABASH-Seized by their wedding
guests as they left the church in which
they had just been married, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fierman Kesler were handcuffed to-
day and forced to parade the business
district of this city. They were com
PEELED to enter stores and shake hands
with the proprietors before they were
permitted to return to the brides home
for thel reception. The bride was Miss
Marie Hipskind.
BOONVILLE-After several months
wranglng, the city council ordered the
Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph
company to quit business in this city
within thirty days. This action is a re-
suit of the disagreement of rates and
charges. The company has no franchise.