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Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19
GOVERNOR GlLLETT WILL
ADDRESS MASS MEETING
Special to The Herald.

LONG BEACH, April Ex-Governor
T. N. Gillett will address a mass meet
ing in the auditorium tomorrow after
noon directly following the band con-
cert on the subject of Christian citizen
ship.
Mayor S. c. Evans of Riverside, May
or Farley of Pasadena and Mayor Wind
ham of Long Beach will also speak
The meeting will be under the aus
pices of the Y. M. c. A, and b. B'
Wilcox. state secretary, will preside
A sunrise prayer meeting will be held
at O'Clock tomorrow morning in the
sun parior by the Y. NJ, c. A.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19
Racing Matinee Postponed

SAN BERNARDINO, April 1S.-The
racing matinee which was to have been
given the coming week by the San Ber-
nardno County Driving club has been
postponed to Memorial day, May 80.
when it is intended to have a splendid
program.
The later date was necessary be-
cause of the presence of the fleet this
week taking many people out of town,
and for other reasons.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19
PULLS FIRE ALARM;
CHILDREN MARCH OUT
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, April 1S.-A peddler
of foreign vista called at the high
school building yesterday afternoon,
desirous of showing his wares to the
superintendent and principal, and, if
possible to the teachers.
Thinking he was ringing the door
bell, he pulled the chain setting off the
schools fire alarm, and pupils and
teachers, frightened almost out of their
wits, marched hastily downstairs in
fire drill order.
The peddler was profuse in apologies
when the full import of his error was
finally realized
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19
Board Selects President
sneclal TO The Herald.

REDLANDS. April 1S.-At a caucus
of the newly elected city trustees it was
agreed to select H. p. d. Kingsbury as
president of the board, thus placing him
at the head of the city government the
coming year. He was one of the lead
ers in the Citizens party movement
which resulted in the entire ticket being
elected, and has just retired as presi-
dent of the board of trade after several
wears service there
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19
CIRCUS MANAGERS
SETTLE ALL DAMAGES
Those Who Suffered in Stampede of
Elephants Are Paid for Loss
by the Sells-Floto
Company
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
RIVERSIDE. April Isl. ]. Wors-
ley, the Standard Oil company driver
whowas burned in the fire of Thursday
is still alive and there are some pros
poets he may recover, although his con-
dition is still critical.
The Sells-Fl circus is still settling
damage claims. and F. G.. Bonfils. one
of the owners from Denver. who Is here,
states everything will be paid in full.
An agre ement has been also reached
as to the matter of damages in the
death of Miss Gibbs. the relatives re-
ceiving substantial amount
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19
FOUR RAILROAD MEN DROWN
WHEN SCOW TURNS OVER
By Associated Press.

By AssOclated Fltss.
WINNIPEG, Man, April 1S.-By the
upsetting of scow crossing Battle
river, which was swollen by freshets,
nine Grand Trunk Pacific railroad
Workmen We're thrown into the water
and four of them were drowned.
The drowned are
WOODFORD BOARIMAN, North
ampton. England.
r. KIRBY. a homesteader of Alberta.
A. LEMONS, St. Boniface.
Q. f. LIVIS Of France.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19
BID Steamer Arrives
By Associated Press.


NEW YORK, April 1S.-The new
Austro- American Steamship company
steamer Atlanta arrived here today
from Glasgow, where she was built by
Russell & co. The Atlanta is 1895 tons
gross and 1880 tons net register. she
has accommodations for eighty cabin
and $50 steerage passengers.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19
Land Open to Settlers
By Associated Press.


BUTTE, Mont, April 1S.-Five hum
dred thousand acres of land in eastern
Montana and in North Dakota, the
property of the Northern Pacific rail-
road, will be placed on the market
within the next ten days and sold only
to actual settlers. Farm units are to
be of such size as to allow of suf-
ficient pasturage for small bands OF
stock.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19
SAY THEY CAN DUPLICATE
LAST YEARS VICTORIES
Special TO The Herald.

Special TO The Herald.
LONG BEACH, April 1S.-The boys
of the Alamitos grammar school feel
confident that this year they will dupli-
cate last years victory by winning the
grammar school championship of
Southern California.
1t is asserted by the boys themselves
and by older heads who have kept tab
on their work that the present track
and field teams are faster and stronger
than any that have gone before.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19
Don M. Dickinson III
By Associated Press.

DETROIT, April 1S.-Former Post
master General Don M. Dickinson OF
this city, who held the portfolio under
President Cleveland, today went to a
sanitarium at Flint, Mich, accompanied
by his family, to recuperate after a
nervous breakdown. He was taken i'll
with nervous prostration about six
months ago and has since been suffer-
ing acutely.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19
NEW FRUIT COMPANY
FORMED AT RIVERSIDE
Special to The Herald.

Special 70 The Herald.
RIVERSIDE. April 1S.-Articles of
incorporation have been filed here for
the Empire Fruit company, the stock
holders of which are n. j. Killam and
Elizabeth Killam of Pasadena, Henry
Epley of Franklin, Pa, and f. w. Par
sons and Cora Parsons of Riverside.
The company will /do a general fruit
business, both growing, packing and
selling.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19
Fined for Speeding
IL

LONG BEACH, April Isl. c.
Cribbs of Los Angeles was followed
to Hotel Virginia today by Patrolman
O'Rourke. who arrested him on a
charge of exceeding the speed limit in
his automobile.
Judge Lawson fined him $40.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19
LONG BTACH WOMAN DIES
AT HER DAUGHTERS HOME
Special to The Herald.

LONG BEACH, April 1S.-Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Cunningham, rs years old, died
this morning at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Robert Reese, on East Ana
helm street. She had lived here three
years, prior to which time she lived in
Hart. Mich, for forty years.
The body will be taken to Hart next
week for burial, Mrs. Reese and an
other daughter living here. Mrs. Vuola
Kerr. ACCOMMODATING it.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19
LIncoIn's Address for Schools
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK, April 18.-The Lincoln
of $4,000 to be used toward placing in
the school houses throughout the coun-
try bronze tablets bearing the full text
of Abraham Lincoln's address at Get
tysburg. The league will pay one-half
the cost of each tablet if the school or
any person interested in it will con-
tribute the other half.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19
San BernardinO County
Westminster Hotel.
Home Phone 1863.
WOMAN PHYSICIAN HURT
IN RUNAWAY ACCIDENT
Special =, The Herald.

Special - The Herald
SAN BERNARDINO, April 1S.-Dr.
NJ Antoinette Bennett was seriously
injured this afternoon by her horse
running away and she being thrown
from her carriage at Fourth and
str4ets. The physician was uncon-
scious when picked up, and on examin-
alton it was found her injuries were of
a very serious character. She was re-
moved TO a hospital.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19
Goes as Ambassador to Japan
BY Associated Press.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 1S.--Em-
peror Nicholas has approved the ap-
pointment of Senator Malevesky-M Mala-
witch to be Russian ambassador 10
Japan. The diplomatic post at TOXIC
has lust been raised from a legation to
an embassy.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19

barns. 1t was at first intended TO
watch the departure of the feet next
Saturday. but owing to the uncertain
ty of this event the date of the picnic
has been changed to Tuesday, and the
ships will be visited In the afternoon
The expected parade of 400 knignts
Templar of Santa Ana, Long beacn'
Los Angeles and Pasadena command
cries tomorrow afternoon from the Ma
sonic temple to the Firt Presbyterian
church for special services has peen
postponed until the first Sunday IN
May.
The mansion formerly owned by for
mer Governor Markham at 70S Soutn
Pasadena avenue was threatened py
fire this morning, but the blaze was
confined to the chimney and no damage
was done. The place has been pur-
chased by s. W. Allerton and is being
remodeled as residence for his daush-
ter
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19
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Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19
NEW BUSINESS BLOCK TO
BE ERECTED AT BEAUMONT
special to The Herald.


BEAUMONT, April 1S-Ground has
been broken for another business block
in town. The building is located ON
Eagan avenue, directly opposite the
$4,000 business block being constructed
by Mrs. x Bassler, and it is being
constructed for Mrs. M. M. Fisher, who
is the owner of two or three of the
business blocks in town as well as Of
considerable residence property. There
will be a store room below and offices
above. She will use fire-proof material
for the walls.
One of the buildings of the new gas
and electric plant is nearly completed.
A boiler, engine and pump are on the
site and the contract has been let in
Los Angeles for the making Of the
other machinery and apparatus neces-
sary.
The new board of trade now has a
membership of seventy-fiVe, and the
body is in working order. Already one
or two industries are looking to Beau
mont for location, one of which prac-
| tically is assured for the place.
At a meeting held for the purpose of
| discussing the question of incorpora-
tion, an informal vote disclosed the fact
! that a majority of the citizens are in
favor of incorporating the town.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19
BURGLAR ASKS WOMAN
TO CALL OFF DOG
sneclal to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, April 1S.-"Please call
off your dog" This was the nervy re-
quest made by a burglar whom Mrs.
Charles Packard of fremont and Mag
nolia streets, South Pasadena, found
looking over some jewelry in her room
when she returned home yesterday. He
gradually edged out of the room, keep
ing clear Of the swapping dog, and
reaching the door, beat a hasty retreat
up the Santa F'e tracks.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19

While Morrill, Fitch 10 years old, was
running down Fair Oaks avenue last
night a dog rushed at him and bit him
on the knee, leaving laceration more
than an inch long. He managed to
walk home, where the wound was
dressed,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19

Tournament of Roses association di-
rectOrs are urging a full attendance at
the meeting Monday evening at which
officers and new directors will be elect
ed for the next year. The report of the
committee on the action taken by the
city to vote bonds for improvements at
the park was received by the directors
last night.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19
The Cure at Buffalo That
Awakened Mr.. Vanaucker

A ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIEST MAKES
A STATEMENT. (Send for full particu-
lars of this Cancer Curc)
Mr.. d. j. Sweeney is resident and
member of the Precious Blood Parish
Roman Catholic church of this city As
pastor of this parish 1 called to see Mr..
Sweeney in the month of May. a. ID:
1904. and administered the last rites Of
the church He was expected to die at
any moment. At the present time he is
a strong, we'll man and l believe he owes
his recovery to the use of Ishams Call
fornia Water of Life.
THOMAS F. GLEASON
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19

Bishop Johnson will make his annual
visit to the Church of the Angels at
Garvanza tomorrow, and elaborate dec
orations are being prepared. He Will
confirm class of candidates for admis-
sion to the church.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19

r. ]. Ashb.', president of the New
Century club, will entertain the club
members with their wives at his Playa
del Rey cottage with a basket picnic
next Tuesday the party leaving at $3.50
o'clock from the Pacific Electric car
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19
In the Beginning

WATERS OF LIFE
Cure Alleged Incurable Disease.
Isham Springs, Dec. 13, 'O4.
Mr.. Alfred II. Isham, Jr., Supt.'
San Diego, Cal.
Dear Sir
Before leaving the Springs l want TO
tell YOU what Isham's California waters
of Life have done for me.
On the 18th of September | was oper-
ated on by DR. - OF Buffalo N.
Y. for rectal abscess This operation
affected my right knee so that l could
hardly walk for over four weeks and was
aIso unable 10 work Today l
am well man and intend TO return to
work on the 10th Of December
You are at liberty to print or use TINS
testimonial in any way You see ht-
THEODORE vANAUCKER.
S7S Eagle St. Buffalo. N. y
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1908-01-27

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1903. Der @puberneurstermin 1T
bprten p~ieridhrig.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1908-01-27
Die sDitrtn in GoioftlD.


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fanhte isbo1 Der pr6fibent iltrse <6eit
tsrnat mad @oIbfielb cine RpmMf.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1908-01-27

ten, tusIde au benz Hefunbe geldnste,
t6b bit tadtltHen HsbSrben aur Ma4'
r,fng bsr Drbnuns bort polltomnen
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perrtur btraumte bierauf ben 3uiams
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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1908-01-27
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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1908-01-27

den mad benz ELECTROMAGNETIC selei>
tet, mo bic Roblenfdure BON elmer Nas
trpntaIffiilung feftsehalten pirb.
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mann 20 Minuten lang NIT Wths
munesIuft. Die MusenSffrnngsn bee
4simes finb bur4 Glds abssf4lohen.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1908-01-27
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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1908-01-27

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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-09-26

edi fication OF his friend? In general
he finds that Mr.. Taft Is able to an.
swer on all occasions those two great
questions which all good Americans
are constantly asking. Is 1t profitable?
and is 1t right? Because he can answer
these two questions with judicial calm
and wisdom, Mr. Roosevelt thinks he
Is capable OF directing the industrial
and moral issues OF the nation. In
particular Is che president sure that
Mr.. Taft will be q just judge 10 hts
dealing with railroads, that he will
condemn watered stock and favoritism
and will insist on such rigid supervi.
sion OF accounts and management as
will prevent all crooked dealing. No.
where does Mr.. Roosevelt say out.
right Don't vote for Mr.. Bryan" but
when he says that demogogy In the
managem ent eff railroads IL as sure to
work evil as corruption itself, we know
whom he Is hitting. Then again we
may infer that Bryan Is meant when
he states 1.-THE man who promises to
raise the wages OF railroad employees
to the highest point and at the same
time to reduce rates to the lowest point
is promising what neither he nor any
other man can perform" The upshOt
OF the whole question is to beware OF
Bryan and government ownership of
railroads and cling to Taft for an eff.
Gent government control of all such
matters. In the matter oftrusts and
injunctions Mr.. Taft Is an equally safe
man to follow for his decisions as
Judge have shown him to be the de.
fender Of the rights OF the general
public against the encroachments Of
any special class, whether capitalists
or laborers. Then ne has already ur.
held in the strongest fashion the prin.
ciple Of employers liability for injuries
done workmen. In no other way
could he more strongly show himself
the friend of the working man. The
Roosevelt letter concludes with the
two following sentences so concise and
full OF meaning: ION the bench Judge
Taft showed the two qualities which
make a great judge-wisdom and cour.
age. They are also the two qualities
which make great president. The
letter will be a valuable campaign
document for that is what 1t was writ.
ten for. We are glad Mr.. Roosevelt
has spoken for he knows whereof ne
speaks.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-09-26
A. A. LAW,

Here is a sample extract from a lit
tie Sunday talk made by Gov. Hughes
during the reunion week at Troy that
is being copied by many newspapers:
Don't follow the man who thinks it
Is American to be slick, There may
be many Illustrations that will occur
to you Of cases of successful sharpness,
but they are so exceptiona Us to prove
the rule. The old way, the steady
way, is the right way; put a little
more Ia the measure than you need to
give a good basketful CT fruit, and
don't simply have a little display on
top OF superficial attention and indus
Try; give little more WORT. than YOU
are asked to give, and II will show, on
one hand, that you are unpurchasable,
and, on the other hand, you esteem II
an honor to give more than Is required
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-09-26

Primaries for the selection OF
delegates to the said convention
will be. held on Monday evening
Oct. u, at 8 o'clock, at the usual
places in the various election dist
diets for the holding of such pri-
maries. The Chairman Of the seve-
raj districts are directed to make
the necessary arrangements in
their respective districts, and
where necessary the primaries will
perfect a district organization.
The County Precincts should
each select a candidate for JUS
tice of the Peace and Constable
and certify their nomination to
the County Clerk, as provided by
law.
BY order of the County Central
Committee.
VIM. ii. THAN,
Chairman,
A. A. LAW,
Secretary.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-09-26
A WELL.OlLED MACHINE.

All political conventions have sort
OF family air and the Democratic State
convention last Tuesday lacked none
OF the earmarks that have distlng-
uishcd its predecessors. There was
tn. usual delay 10 getting down to
serious business, the usual wrangling
over what should and what should not
be put In the platform, the usual
lauding to the skies Of favorite candi.
dates, and the usual feverish rush at
the end In order to get through. On
Tuesday the discussion OF the plank
which would have meant q practical
merger with the American party was
watched with much derision and de.
light by the republicans, for they
knew that it was direct avowal Of
the weakness OF the party, a frantic
reaching out for help Of any kind, even
at the sacrifice Of principle and tradi.
tion and they also knew that its ir-
sertion would mean enormous gains
10 their majority next November.
Fortunately for the good name OF the
democratic party the plank was not
allowed to stand. Probably more slurs
have been cast on the republican party
for its sO-called states and far.reach.
ing, excellent organization than from
any other cause, but Tuesdays con.
vention showed US that we can yet
learn much along these lines from our
democratic brothers. From start to
finish the convention was dominated
by Judge Powers just as much as the
Denver convention was cut and dried
by Bryan. 1t was Judge Powers WHO
suggested the motions before they
were made and they always were made
II he suggested them, 1t was his can
didates who were put through, for he
knew what ones were scheduled to 20
through, and as chairman he was all
powerful to hustle or dawde at criti.
cal moments as he saw fit. We ad
mired his many good qualities as a
presiding officer; his clear, strong
voice; his ready wit; his logical mind;
but all that could not remove the ma.
chine element from the convention
and give II that spontaneous, demo-
cratic air which we, as free and equal
American citizens, like TO see on such