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The San Francisco call., 1907-03-21

STOCKTON, March 20.-The crest OF
The flood has passed so far as thus CITY
Dc concerned, and the people are De-
ginning TO take survey OF the ruin
and damage that has been wrought.
THE immersion Of 1862 was OF small
consequence compared with the present I
disaster. The loss Is enormous, ana IL
viii take a long time TO repair the
harm done.
Many OF the streets are again passa-
BILE tonight and as the waters recede
an idea is being gained Of what prop
erty owners have suffered. II is i'm
possible. however. TO make any intel
1igent estimate OF the loss.
AS a result OF the washing out OF
tracks 81 will be a week before rail-
road communication with the outside
world is restored. Both the Santa re
and Southern Pacific companies must
rebuild long stretches Of tracks. In
many places the rails were twisted and
bent IN the swirl OF the waters.
II Bs feared that in the southwestern
part OF the city, which is low and Oc-
cupied mostly by laboring mems homes.
many lives have been lost. Many were
! rescued by the police from flooded
houses last night. but IL is believed
that many victims Were drowned.
The afternoon papers have not been
issuing their editions, II being i'm
possible for the men 70 reach the
Offices.
j Every basement in the city Is food
ed. Tho freshet was unheralded and
came with such speed that merchants
We're unable 10 make preparations. The
water raised to such a height in the
/ business district that II flowed directly
through stores and houses. Streets
paved with bitumen and asphaltum
have been washed out. Bridges across
1.-THE several streams flowing through
Stockton have been locked being un-
safe for ordinary traffic.
Many suffered privations and incon-
ivenience many casualties have been
reported. but the authorities have not
been able to prosecute proper investi-
cations. The power service went out
land is stu impaired. An attempt viii
ibe made tomorrow 10 resume street
car service. Many homes depending on
gas alone for cooking and heating
must make other provisions, for the
lgas plant cannot be restored for some
itime Lime stored IN warehouses
scaused fire IN many quarters, but no
iserious damage resulted
The great volume 81 water which is
Heaving Stockton is reaching the island
districts To the north and the indica-
.tions are that every island Will go un-
der. The San Joaquin is at her high
iest stage and is still rising. Farmers
claim that the Islands VIII experience
highest water about Friday. and that
the levees will surely give way under
sthe great strain.
Trains on the Sierra road VIII be un-
able TO make connections for several
days.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-21
DE LA ROBBIA'S FIGURE
OF VIRGIN RECOVERED
Man Believed TO Have Stolen the
Famous Work of Art Is Taken
Into Custody

MILAN March 20.-De la Robbia's
renowned figure in terra Gotta of the
Virgin, which was stolen recently from
Count Forzellfs villa, has been located
and the man believed to have stolen il
has been taken into custody. Several
other persons thought 10 have had
knowledge of the theft have been ar
rested. II is believed that the thief was
acting on behalf Of English or French
dealers.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-21
CHECKS NORTHERN TRAFFIC.
Southern Pacific Los Angeles Service
Stopped Except on Yuma Division

Los ANGELES. March 20.-Through
trafic over the Southern Pacific be-
tween Los Angeles and the north has
been completely blocked by a landslide
which occurred this afternoon in the
Newhall tunnel thirty miles north Of
this city. Coming as it does a day
after the caving Of the Santa Margarita
tunnel, north OF San Luis Ob.spo on the
coast line, this landslide has put a
stop TO all Southern Pacific traffic ex-
cept on the division between here and
Yuma
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-21
wAsHoUrs TIE UP TRAINS

SANTA CRUZ, March 20.-The South
ern Pacific Office in this city was closed
this afternoon, and no trains have en-
tered or left Santa Cruz since Mon
day. Three big washouts, one near
Capitola, one near Aptos and one at
Laguna. are the cause OF the trouble
between here and Pajaro. The mar
row gauge lines TO the north OF the
city are also tied up by slides and
washouts and Will not be cleared for
at least a week.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-21
REscUER is DROWNED
William Phillips Meets Death Trying
to Save Marooned Man

RENO. New, March 20.-The first
death as the result OF the foods here
was reported this afternoon. when Will
biam Phillips. prominent citizen OF
Reno. attempted to rescue John Kelly.
who had been marooned on an island IN
the Truckee River. Phillips succeeded
IN getting a cable across the river and
tried 10 cross IN a small boat. The
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-21
STORM IN AUBURN

PLACERvILLE. March 20. - The
storm ragged again along the foothills
last night and there has been a con-
tinual downpour OF rain with snow
falling IN the higher attitudes. The
American River is still rising by rea-
son OF the continued fall of rain, but
there has been no further overflow.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-21
UPPER LAKE is FLOODED

LAKEPORT, March 2o.-The present
storm has been the most severe in
years. There has been no mail received
here since Sunday. Water ran through
the main street of Upper Lake about
two feet deep for more than twenty
four hours. 1t did not get into any
OF the buildings.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-21
KILLS WOMAN IN AUTO
RACE WITH KINGS SON
Son of the Finance Minister of
Greece Runs Down Pedestrian
With His Motor Car

ATHENS, March 2O.-M. Simopoulos,
son Of the Finance Minister, while
driving an automobile in A race in the
boulevard last Sunday with a son Of
King George, il is alleged. ran over
and killed a woman. The princes car,
in which he was accompanied by his
wife, was unable to check its speed.
and also passed over the womans
body.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-21

KIRK GETS THREE YEARs-Napa, March
2o.-R. l. Kirk confessed this morning that
he had forged the check for SIS which he
passed Mrs. KimbaI here recently. and said
that his mania for gambling had caused the
crime. Judge Gesford then sentenced Kirk to
three years in San Quentin Prison
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-21
Flood Receding in Stockton,
Leaving Ruin in Its Wake
Many Believed to Have Drowned in
Low Lying Section of the City

cable and the suction pulled the boat
beneath the waters. He was probably
ground to death on the rocks.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-21
santa Clara valley BLOSSOM Festival

March % is the date on which festivities are to
be held amid the fruit blossoms Of Saratoga and
Los Gatos. nestled among the foothills of the
Santa Clara Valley. For this occasion the
Southern Pacific Company has made special
rate Of two dollars for the round trip, which
includes electric car fare between San Jose to
Saratoga and Los Gatos. Tickets for this special
event will be sold on the 22d. 23d and oath and
be good for return mp to and including March %.
Your opportunity TO enjoy life among the sweet
scented flowers OF spring time For further
details address any Southern Pacific agent
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-21

NEGRO BANKER AssAsSINATED--Hatti tiles
burg. Miss, March 2O.-AEdward Howell OF
the most influential negroes in Southern Missis-
sppi and president of the Peoples Bank. was
shot in. the back and killed while on his way
home late last night No motive is known.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-21

BANK TELLER SHORT ses, 0o0-Charlotte,
n. O., March 20.--Frank Jones, teller In the
Charlotte National Bank, has been missing since
last Saturday. An examination of his accounts
sbows a shortage Of $6S 000 The bank has
offered $1,000 reward for Ills apprehension.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-21

Nv willis-Repealing section 500 Of Penal
Code relating to killing OF elk in this state
Bv Wolfe-Relating to State Normal SCHOOL
BY Wiliis-Repealing section 526 Of Penal
Code relating to theaters.
By committee-Amending fifteen sections OF
Political Code relating to taxes.
By Wolfe-Amending sections 393 and 6S4 70
sq7 of Civil Procedure, relating TO civil actions.
Rv election committee-Relating to elections.
By Strobridge-Amending section 1872 OF Po-
Mtical Code.
BY election committee-Relating to primary
By Birdsall-Relating to contesting elections.
BY Johnson Relating to Third Appellate
Court
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-21

Maps. charts globes and school supplies. The
Whitaker & Ray Co., Grove and Van Ness
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-21
FIVE THOUSAND MEN
IDLE IN EAST CHICAGO
EMPLOYEES of the Inland Steel COM
. pany Join in the Strike
Movement

HAMMOND, Ind, March 2O.-Ihe
strike situation at East Chicago was
intensified today when $500 men en-
ployed by the Inland Steel Company
walked out. The reason was the re-
fusal of the demand OF the laborers Ior
an increase of 20 cents day. SiA
hundred men struck yesterday az the
interstate steel Company and 1900 at
the RspubIic Iron and steel Company,
and the walkout today brings the total
number of strikers to more than SoOO
men.
Some rioting occurred early today,
and one of the strikers was beaten
by a guard at the dnland Company
plant.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30

Only a sparkling drop of dew
II came from the breath of night.
1t gathered its tiny particles from
the unseen forces of nature. Ii
gliitered and sparkled when kissed
by beams of light as 1t nestled
amid the petals of a half-blown
rose. Purity reposing on the
bosom of Beauty, and beauty
EMBODIED this brittle diamond OF
the air with the breath of its
sweetest perfume and enhanced
its crystal charms by the back
ground of Immediately tinted
colors. Two mysteries of creation
to charm the eye and gladden. the
soul of man.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30

demands of capital, the moral
support of the masses is usually
given to the strikers. because the
masses are largely the co-sufferers
with active labor. in the wrongs
and oppression of capital unjustly
acquired and tyranically employ
ed.
In the present telegraphers
strike it is already bruited abroad
that labor organizations of all
descriptions will contribute an
immense strike fund to carry on
the preent battle. and, if necessary,
will take an active part in it.
Where the counsels of men are
guided by reason. sound judgment
and practical sound sense. peace
full methods inevitably prevail in
the settlement of antagonistic.
powerful interests. The trend of
public opinion is slowly but surely
solving this question by an appeal
to evolution, not revolution.
Optimism looks upon the bright
side and appeals to the better
judgment. Pessimism tends to-
wards the gloomy phase and pre-
ducts forcible revolution. dire
disasters and financial ruin.
1t is only when reason is aban-
doned and the spirit of violence
and hate gains the mastery that
passion. not right. holds sway.
The telegraph operators are
highly intelligent body of men,
whose aim is to secure justice after
long years of wrong from the
double monopoly which they are
combating. They demand honest
dealing. pure and simple. Public
sentiment will uphold them as
long as peaceful methods prevail.
1t is not believed that the struggle
will extend to open violence that
wouldInvolve organized labor and
bring ruin and disaster upon every
branch of industry. every profess
sion. every business occupation in
this prosperous and free country.
Public opinion is adverse to any
appeal to force SO long as courts
administer the law impartially in
the adjustment of business clash
ing interests. Fair play is an
inherent trait of the American
sentiment.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30
the PUBLIC DEMAND.

1t is travesty on justice and a
singing reproach to the purity OF
the judicial ermine. when public
sentiment is crystalized into the
well-founded belief that excessive
wealth affords immunity from
punishment. Yet this is an I'M
answerable fact. The poor often
der seldom escapes punishment.
The rich criminal snaps his fingers
at the inviolability of the law and
is a sneering Inhdel as to its sanct-
ity. But the moral awakening OF
the people will make every judge
a Landis and demolish the gilded
Notifications that environ the in
volatility of the trust and mono
poly officials.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30
Mr.. CYRUS NJ GINTY.

We publish in this issue the an.
nouncement and declaration OF
purposes of Mr.. Cyrus McGinty
rs candidate for the position OF
Assessor of the Parish of Vim.
1t has been our pleasure to have
known Mr.. McGnty all of his life,
from boyhood o manhood. He
was born in ward four of this
parish, near Gansviile, and re-
NAMED there until he was grown
on his fathers farm. He married
when quite young. and has a most
excellent family. Since his mar
riage he has been engaged in diff
ferent kinds of business, thereby
qualifying for the duties. of the
Office to which he aspires. We
know his ability, and his past life
is guarantee as to what his fut-
ure will be. Should he be elected
to the position he aspires, We can
safely say that Winn parish has
an honest and capable officer.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30
THE REASON WHY.

A Washington expert says: "the
worlds labor market IS wholly
unable TO supply the demand
The great trouble is that too many
young and able bodied men seek
the urban oenters to secure "a soft
job" There is too great a rush
for the professions. discrediting
men of ability. genius and expert
knowledge. The band OF idlers
in the rural districts have too
strong reinforcements among the
young men who are averse to hard
work as the basis of future com
petence and prefer a precarious
subsistence rather than put their
shoulders to the car of industry
aad help il along-i
Winn6eld has a population oi
staluarts-young men and man
hood workers who all find some
thing to do. II welcomes this
class and to the industry of its
population IS due its steady growth
and expanding progress
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30
W. R. ADAMS.

In this issue of The Sentinel
will be found the announcement
of w. r. Adams for Assessor and
his platform of principles. Mr..
Adams is a native of the parish, a
self-made young mon and mental
ly qualified to discharge the duties
of the office. His platform en-
braces his views on the leading
questions that come under his
jurisdiction. If selected to Fl ]
this position Mr.. Adams will
doubtless be found to be Jealous.
painstaking and conscientious
official.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30

II IS an old theme 1t has come
Gown through the cycling years
whenever there has been q clash
between these two pivotal forces
Of society and governments. Like
toe poet LongfelIow's conception
of the relation between man and
woman. so are capital and labor.
useless each without the other"
The encroachments of concen-
trafed wealth upon labor; the
methods of trusts and combines
To rob the toiles and minimize
wages, have led to the formation
of powerful unions IN every oced-
pation- Systematically. conserva-
lively and wisely directed these
combinations Of workers exert =
more powerful influence that
capital
The methods. the wrongs per
petrzted. The defiance ewes Of Law
manifested b corporations. mono
poles AID nusss. has csystalized
public sestimens into open hostiI-
~ "a ekeSr oncraaSoos- Hence
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30

II is stated that since the inau-
guration OF the telegraphers' strike
there has been an enormous in
crease in the use of the mails,
reaching 10 to 90 per cent 1t is
claimed that this will be of lasting
benefit to the government as bust
ness houses have found that they
can transact much of their
business almost as quickly and
cheaper than by the use of the
wires
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30

Not a man. woman or child is
there but exerts some influence
for good or evil. Every word,
every act. every example possess
es a power to impeI others ups ard
or downward. The influences ol
daily life should be carefully
guarded and wisely trained They
may be unmatched IN the gioz
and impetuosity of early hfc.
they will come back IN after years
Always ST . good example in
thougtf. word and deed.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30

Professed moralist. Sun Jay
school instructor. bearded dona.
tor of gifts to churches and col
leges. John d. Rockefeller stands
condemned and confronted by the
simple and uncostradicted SEN
tence:: ~What shall it profit a
man If he gam the whole world
and lose his own soulf"
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30

Now comes the story from
Columbus. KY. that thousands OF
green snakes were rained on that
section Friday last. Whites and
negroes alike left the country.
No statement is made that the
locality is flooded with Kentucky
whiskey.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30

Constantly increasing crime,
particularly that of murder. urg-
emily demands that drastic laws
should be enacted that will pre-
vent delays and appeals. after
conviction. and that no psrdonine
board shall exercise leniency when
the punishment is LIZ: imprison-
ment.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30
the TARIFF AND GRAFT.

Never. perhaps. in the history
| of the American replblic has the
sentiment of the people become
so closely and steadily concen-
trated on two important topics
that concern the general welfare,
than at the present time. These
two underlying principles are the
revision of the tariff and the sup
preston of graft.
On the first of these the Demo
cratic doctrine is plain, unequi-
vocal and pointed, tariff for re-
venue only. The Republican
party enacted the high protective
tariff for a fixed and specific pur-
pose. Under its unjust discrimi-
nations it has enriched manufac-
turers; made possible the existence
of gigantic trusts and powerful
monopolies in defiance OF both
law and public opinion. So
powerful has this sentiment be-
come that the party that gave II
birth has divided in sentiment
They are clamoring for revision
on the one hand and standing
pat" on the other.
1t is an immensely vital issue
and the Republican party has
recognized the potency of this
question in the approaching pres.
idential campaign.
The North has been a manufac-
turing center and the gigantic
business plants it has nourished
and fostered and built up through
public contracts and protective
tariff schedules. has created a
moneyed aristocracy that defy
law, browbeat courts of justice
and bid defiance to the govern
ment itself.
1t has given birth to such mon
strosities of accumulated capital
as John ID. Rockefeller. the Van
derbilts. the Goulds. Pierpon,
Morgan and the exceptional few
who virtually control the finances
of the Republic
Out of this unjust discrimination
of high tariff has been created the
widespread thirst for gold and
through it largely the corruption
and degeneracy of the masses. 1t
has made possible the villainous
schemes of graft that seems to
permeate every branch of the
general government. The spiri;
of evolution has seized the public
mind. The people are rapidly
becoming Infused with the idea
of change. Ii can be secured
only through the enunciated prin-
ciples of Democracy.
President Roosevelt has inau-
gurated the movement to check
the arrogance and robbery of
Kings of Finance" So far as he
has gone in enforcing pronounced
democratic principles. that far has
he received the approval of the
aroused masses. But they are
demanding more-the criminal
prosecution and conviction of the
men who are brazenly perpetrating
organized robbery of the toilers of
the land in order to accumulate
ill-gotten gain. and WELD dictate
rial power.
Hence the outcry for clean men
and clean government; honesty
in the administration of public
affairs and an unsullied Judicial
ermine to administer the laws
without prejudice, favoritism or
discrimination.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30

Foraker. of Ohio. arraigns Sec
rotary Taft's views on a revision
of the tariff. The Ohio campaign
bids fair to become a lively family
row. go it, daddy; 60 it bear"
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30
[obn n Poctefelt<r

John D. Rockefeller. according
to recent statements made by his
BROTHER. is a monster. The Amer
lean people have long since learn
ed that he is monstrosity in
accumulation and the greed Of
gain.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30

Having been urged by numerous friends.
hereby announce myself as . candidate for As
SCISSOR subject 10 the decision OF the Democra-
tic voters OF Winn ut ehe primary. ander the
cAll Of the Democratic State Central Commit
tee CYRUS Nc6INTY.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30

Georgia's recent law as to the
qualifications of The voters IN that
State, disfranchises about o5 per
cent of negroes.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30

Smith & Gresham Drug Com
pany has a full line of inks,
white, black, blue, red and pur.
pie.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30
For Assessor.

Having been solicited by numerous friends,
I announce myself . candidate for Assessor,
subject to the approval of the Democratic vot-
ers 1t the State primary - provided by law.
W. R. ADAMS
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS.


Having been solicited by numbers Of friends
i hereby announce myself . candidate for
sheriff subject to the action of the Democratic
voters ct the state primary to be had under the
auspices Of the State Democratic State Genital
JOHN W. WATSON.