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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05
wELLs-FARGo TO ADD TO
STABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Growth of the Wells-Fargo. com
nanv's business in Los Angeles has
rendered additional stable room neces7
sary. Contracts are now being signed
for a new $4,000 brick stable to stand
on Turner street.
This structure VIII accoinla esu'
more wagons.
General Agent C. N. Campbell of the
company has received the plans from
the engineering department of the
company at San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05
CITIZENS SAY STOCK WAS
IMPOUNDED UNLAWFULLY

@ A committee of citizens who took (
8 the lead In waging a campaign for q Z
8 better dog ordinance Is investigating
q the complaints of those who say their
q, horses cows and other live stock, in (
8 Guiding goats, have been impounded &
o unlawfully.
8 Many complaints have been received.
@ the victims in many instances stating
8 they were forced to pay an exorbitant
g fee to regain possession Of their stock.
8 When the complaints have been in
8 vestigated and verified IL is probable
8 they will be laid before the city coun- 4
8 ell and also before either the grand
q jury or the city prosecutors Office.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05
CATHOLICS WILL PICNIC AT
POINT FIRMIN LABOR DAY

The annual Catholic picnic of the
Church of st. Mary Star of the Sea,
will be held at Point Firmin on Labor
day, Septemb 7. Point Firnin is be-
coming a highly popular resort, and it
is expected a large attendance will
mark the day. Mr.. Peck, who owns
much property there, has donated the
Father Conea1ly for the day
A base baseball game between the
harbor city and the Dyas-Cline team
from Los Angeles will mark the day.
Dancing will be enjoyed all day. Thers
will be swimming in the new open air
plunge and other sports. Refreshments
will be served during the day.
Venice Villas and Bungalows make
ideal homes at little expense.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05
PACIFIC ELECTRIC PUSHING
SANTA AM CARNIVAL

Pacific Electric system officials are
preparing to handle big travel to the
Carnival of Products exhibition at
Santa Ana shortly.
All Southern California is interested
in the big show in Orange county, ana
after the success of Long Beach with
fine Festival of the Sea another success
&c anticipated
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05
BARBECUE AND SPORTS TO
BE GIVEN BY NEGROES
Full Schedule, Including Baseball and
Long List of Athletic Contests,
Fixed for Joy Park
Next Monday

The negroes of the city have planned
for big field day and barbecue to be
held at JOY park on Santa Fe avenue
Monday.
The amusements will consist of two
baseball games between the Olympias
and Siestas and Los Angeles Giants
and Wielands. 100-yard race for men,
5O-yard race for boys, sack race for
men, egg races for women, girls and
little children, jumping and throwing
contests.
Prizes for these events have been
donated by Tufts-Lyon, Dyas-Cline,
goods store and others. f. G.. White.
the mayors messenger, is manager of
the day.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05
NEWS OF TIL COURTS t1 NM

District Attorney McComas. on the
ground that he was intoxicated when
the crime charged against him took
place. The charge, however, has not
been dismissed, the case being con-
tinued indefinitely by Judge James,
and whether Fields will again appear
in court to answer will depend entire
ly upon his good behavior.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05
Informatlons Filed

Informations were filed in the SUI
perior court yesterday by the district
attorney against r. r. Lewis. charged
with passing a fictitious check; s. s..
Sullivan, passing a fictitious check; A.
Reinhardt, delivering a check without
money in the bank to meet its pay
ment; L. Vett and Lucia Vett, grand
larceny, and A. Brooks, burglary.
These persons will be arraigned today.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05
Complaint Dismissed

Because of the complications and lack
of sufficient evidence against him, DIR.
w. C. Schley, charged with passing a
worthless check, was discharged by
Police Justice Rose yesterday. Deputy
District Attorney Donnell said the case
was so tangled that conviction would be
impossible.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05
Levy Saws He Was Reporter

David Levy, charged with sending
improper and threatening postal cards
through the mail, took up an hour of
Justice Wellborn's time yesterday
while he explained just who he worked
for when he was "cub" reporter on
the New York Sun.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05
To Probate viii

A petition for the probate of the will
of Walter ]. Boycott, who died at his
home, $40 Blaine street, Los Angeles,
on August %, leaving an estate valued
at $4,000, was filed for probate in the
superior court yesterday. The property
consists of insurance policies and is left
to Boycott's children, living in diff
ferent parts of the country.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05
NEW INCORPORATION

Articles of incorporation were yes
terday filed in the county clerks office
by the FL Monte Home Telephone
company, with a capital stock of $685.
600 The directors are J. S. Kilan, F.
p. Sappington, ]. Kaufman and A. F.
Smell of Ell Monte and Edgar o. Faw-
cett of Pasadena.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05
PROF. HUNT TIC SPEAK
ON MUNICIPAL PROBLEMS

Municipal Problems will be the
theme of the speaker at the City club
luncheon at the Westminster Saturday
noon.
Prof. Rockwell B. Hunt recently APP
pointed head of the department of eco
Monies and sociology of the University
of Southern California, will speak.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05
Veterinary suroeon Fined

r. J. Schermerhorn of Savannah was
yesterday fined $25 by Justice Summer
field for practicing as veterinary sur
geon without a permit from the state
medical board. The charge was pre-
ferred by DR.. w. b. Rowland.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05
CHARGED WITH BURGLARY;
RELEASED AFTER SIX WEEKS

f. E. Fields, charged with burglary,
was released from the county Jail yes
terday, after spending almost six
weeks in that institution awaiting trial
on the charge of burglary. Fields was
released at the request of Assistant
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1908-06-06
THE TRAGEDY OF JEFFERSON DAVIS

cd thick upon him. Three sons had been horn n
him. One of these fell from a window in Tho
Executive Mansion during the war and was killed;
IN 1874 another died OF diphtheria. while tho
only one to reach manhood died Just as he be-
gan business at the age OF twenty-one in 1878.
II.
The tragedy of such a life should appeal to
the heart of the nation, and It is proof Of the
kingly spirit OF the man that he was never hum
hled. An eye witness describes his trial after two
years confinement in prison. much Of the time
shackled like the common criminal. in these
words:
Mr. Davis though looking better than | ex-
pected. Is only n shadow OF his former self: but
with all his dignity and high. unquenchable man
hood. As he entered the densely crowded court
room with his proud step and lofty look. every
head rcvcrently bowed TO him and "A stranger
would have sworn tina, he was the Judge and
Judge Underwood the c%ulprit."
The pity OF /, Ia. that the tragedy did no, end
with tho lie OF Davis and tina, there are yet de-
plorable misconceptions OF the man on the part
Of tho general public. He Was perhaps too much
Of "A docirinaire: he probably let hs personal
sriand shtps sway him too much In hs Official re-
laiiouR: his brilliant exploits In the Mexican War
gave him p"rhaps an exaggerated idea OF his mill
iary genius. he Was ine1cusably allow perhaps In
realizing tho desperate straits of his army toward
tho last: aud admittedly slower than Lee and 9th
or great Sou'hern.ra In accepting the new order
Of things after n. war.
The recognition nt these facts. however should
not blind tho people of either North or South TO
President Dasla'a iof,su.aa OF character. .ndomt.
table courage. unspo,tcd purity OF life. and tho
nobility OF spirit, that saved him from showing
any trace Of bitterness In h!a age. in spite OF III.
indignit!cs h" had suffered. His hcroian In tho
Mexican War VAS such as 10 win the applause OF
tho entire nation. IA Secretary of Wal he was
admittedly ono Of tho ablc8, III. United States
has ever had. An United States Senator the CON
bistcncy of his cours. and the high character of
tho man ~on him tn. estcem even Of his oppon-
enta. And AZ President Of the Confcderacy not
even til. failure OF the cause can make history
forget that he discharged a hard task. when nil Is
aaid. with credit, and honor 10 himself.
Tho Tim. has also come when history acquits
him of many siandcrous charges once made
against him.
For "A long time II was believed tina. he had
supported population In Mississippi. The truth
is. he wrote n pamphle, opposing population and
presented IL boldly to the leader OF tho rcpudi-
alton advocates,
For "A long time 4, was believed that he plotted
againa, the Union In order that he might head the
Confederacy. The truth is. that no did no, seek
or desire the Presidency. but wished "A place In
the army. and received the news OF HIS election as
President with undisguiHed sorrow.
Many critics have charged that he Was "A fail-
ure as tho new nations Chief Executive. The
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-11-02
Alabama.

Normal democratic majority GER
tain.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-11-02

t ~, :; ~ fa;,,7. :; =. - -!
Michigan
1S71-Elected city attorney and Koko-
mo; reelected five times.
1SS4-Elected reporter of the Indiana
supreme court.
1S92-Elected state senator.
1s97-Became city attorney of Indian
apolis.
190O-Demoerstic candidate for COVER
nor of Indiana.
1904-Again candidate for governor of
Indiana
1905-Democratic choice for U. S. SEN
ator from Indiana
190s-Elected vice president of the
United States?
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-11-02
THE OUTLOOK OVER THE COUNTRY.

disorders. Much trouble is feared.
Both the old parties have hundreds of
lawyers on hand to straighten out
legal tangles. The betting took a
squirt, mostly on state results, and
Chanler is again the favorite for gov
ernor. 1t is understood that two hum
dred thousand dollars were distribut-
ed by Tammany leaders today. Gov
ernor Hughes voted early and return
ed to Albany. Throughout the state
the voting is very heavy
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-11-02
Il MAY MEAN WAR
JAPAN AND GERMANY
THE JAPANESE ARE VERY MUCH
EXCITED OVER DECLARATION
OF KAISER WILLIAM TO
THE EFFECT THAT
Germany Expanding Navy
To Play An Important Part In the
Pacific-can't See Where Ger
many Is Interested M
Apostle of Peace Is
Germany.
to the Herald.

Special to the Herald. \
Toxic, Japan, Nov. Japan is
greatly excited over Kaiser Williams
recent declaration that Germany is
expanding her navy to play an impor-
.aut part in the Pacific. In view of
this declaration it regards the Kais-
er's pose as an apostle of peace as
ridiculous. The announcement, fol-
lowing the publishing of the plan of
Japan, America and England to hold
a conference to define Pacific spheres
and influence, Japan regards AS sig
nificant Japan cannot see where
Germany is interested in the Pacific,
and believes that war between Japan
and Germany is sure.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-11-02
Election Returns 7onight.

Palestine people interested the
of
will be flashed the building
continue until the result pretty well
doubtfu staes be of in
of
Everybody especially
a
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-11-02

Continued on Page g.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-11-02
TOMORROW's ELECTION
IS BRIEFLY FORECAsTED.
THE UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION
GIVES ITS VIEWS AFTER
VERY CAREFUL IN.
VESTlGATIoN OF
Conditions As They APe
Taken Up BY States Results Are Fore
casted, and Much Political In
formation Is Given For
Herald Readers-Out-
come In Doubt.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
New York, Nov. 2.-The following
non-partisan outlook for Tuesdays
election presented by the United Press
is the result of a boil down of figures
and data available at the two national
and congressional headquarters, re-
ports of state conditions by special
correspondents, summaries of the fig
ures of partisan statisticians and esti-
mates of staff correspondents with
the two presidential candidates.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-11-02
Caused a Panic.

Special to the Herald.
Cincinnati, Ohio, Nov. 3-Declaring
that w. H. Taft wants no illegal votes,
John Sherron, Taft's brother-in-law,
and challenger of honest elections
committee, went to the polls and chal-
lenged dozens of men. He caused a
panic among the Indians" Many de-
serted the polls. Taft voted early,
and expressed himself as being salts
fed that the republican party will be
victorious
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-11-02
Enormous Vote In New York.

Enormous Vote In New York.
Special to the Herald
New York, Nov Beautiful wealth
er is bringing out an enormous vote
Balloting is somewhat delayed, be-
cause new registration laws require
men who cannot write to answer
long list of questions. Ten thousand
police are on duty today to prevent
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-11-02
California.

Undoubtedly republican, as usual.
Increased socialist activity likely to
cut down vote for Bryan. Senator
Perkins, republican. has no opponent
for election, and will undoubtedly be.
chosen. No election for governor, but
republican legislature assured
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-11-02
Bryan Is Very Hopeful,
al to the Herald

Lincoln, Neh,, Nov. S.-Mr. Bryan
was one OF the first voters in his pre-
cinct. 1t took about half minute
for him to cast his ballot. Voting
very heavy. Bryan said: The fight
is already Won; reports indicate that
we will carry New York. Indiana, Ne
braska, Ohio and other doubtful
states"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-11-02
In Indiana.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald
Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 3.-Heayiest
voting throughout Indiana in years.
John w. Kern, candidate for vice
president on the democratic ticket,
and Vice President Fairbanks voted
at the same precinct, which occupied
less than minute each. Greetings
were exchanged
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-11-02
The ANNUAL ELECTION
OF Directors and Officers For the !. G.
G. NJ. Railroad-TWo New Di-
rectors Chosen.

The stockholders of the Information
al & Great Northern Railroad COM
pany held their annual meeting in
ire offices of the company here to-
day. The following directors were
elected for the ensuing year: George
JAGoud, Edwin Gould, Frank j. Gould,
= Gnas ]. Freeman, IL Clarke, N.
l6msR: Al W Il
'ISso-Again an unsuccessful candi-,
date for congress.
1S92-Elected to congress from the
Twenty-fift New York district.
1S94-Re-elected to congress.
1895-Chairman of republican state
convention.
1s96-Re-elected to congress.
1S98-Re-elected to congress.
.1900-Chairman of republican state
convention.
1902-Elected to congress from Twen-
ty-seventh New York district.
1904-Re-elected to congress.
1906-Re-elected to congress.
190s-Elected vice president Of the
United States?
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-11-02
Colorado.

Republicans feel that ti1e STATE
= ScIoOi OF The Cniyeysity1z-i
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-11-02

Missouri For Bryan.
Special to the Herald.
st. Louis. Mo-, Nov. Numerous
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-11-02
Arkansas

Usual democratic majority expect
ed. Clark, democrat, nominated at
primary for senator, certain of cleo
ton owing to strong democratic legis-
lature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-13
JOHN E. McDoNALD's FUNERAL.
Services Tomorrow at Late Home
and Requiem Mass at st. Dominic's.

john E. Mcdonald for twentyf five years
manager Of the furniture store Of John
Ridden. at 7th and II streets northwest,
died of o complication of dis asses at his
home, 1918 9Th street southwest. Sund y.
He had been III for several months and
confined to his bed four weeks.
The funeral services will be held tomor
row morning. At $50 o'clock a short
service will be held at his late home, and
from there the body will be taken to ST
Dominic's Catholic Church for requiem
mass.
Mr. Mcdonald was Il native of Ireland
VINO came to this country when very
young. He had spent most of his life in
TINS city He accepted position with hi :
uncle. John Ridden. when yet a young
man and eventually became the mana err
OF Mr. Ruddens business In that position
he became well acquainted with the peo-
pie and his kindness and cordially made
him mary friend.
His wife. who was Miss Rosa Griffin.
and nine children survive him. Mrs. w.
V. Iurley. wife of the city ed tor Of the
Chattanooga News an only sister, has
been with him during the past few mont rs
of his life. He was Il member of ST
Dom!nic'S Church and of the Knights of
Columbus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-13
VENERABLE RESIDENT DEAD
Born in ireland Eighty Years Ago.
Member of the Oldest In
habitants' Association.

In the death Of James DAILY. which &C.
CURED early yesterday morning. another
old resident of Washington passed away.
He was eighty years old last July and for
half a century he was a resident OF this
city.
Mr.. DAILY was born in Ireland July I'll
1928. and came to the United States when
u young man. About fifty years ago NJ
moved 10 Washington and became con-
nected In a civilian capacity With tho
Engineer Corps OF the army. He rose
from one position TO another and held
several places of trust with the corps.
About twenty years ago he retired from
active work and made his home with his
sister-in-:aw. Mrs. Annie Daily. at CLIP II
street northwest. where he died.
During the past two years he has been
ailing rapidly on account % the intirnl:
ties of his advancing ars. Since June
he has been seriously Ill and tn, end came
shortly after o'clock yesterday morning.
He was a bachelor and he has no near
relatives living.
The funeral will be very simple. In
The servicc will b. held at ST. Steph ems
Church. 18th street and Pennsylvania
avenue. tomorrow morning at O'Clock.
conducted by Rev. W. s. Caughy, pastor
Of the church.
Mr.. DAILY was a member OF the Oldest
Inha bitants' Association of the District
Of Columbia and IL Is expected many OF
its members will attend the iasl rites for
their dead friend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-13
MEMORIAL FOR MRS. AUERBACH
Rabbi Simon Pays Beautiful Tribute
to Her Devotion to the Blind.

Memorial services for Mrs. Hattie
Rosenthal Aucrbach. who died September
II. were held in the parlors OF the Aid
Association for the Blind Home at 9l5 Z
street northwest today at 80 O'clock
Mrs. Charlotte Emerson Main. president
OF the association. presided Mrs Auer-
bach was the wife of Joseph Auerbach Of
this city and always took great inter-
est in the home and It's inmates
Rabbi Abram Simon Of the Washing on
Hebrew Congregation delivered the Gu
logy and spoke at length of the work
performed by decedent to aid the blind
of the home to forget their infirmitles.
He told of the way she would read to
the inmates while they We're at work in
the shops of the home at least three
times a week and how their hearts were
made glad by her service.
The list of thos1 prominent in the
work of the home who were present in
Guided: Mesdames Char'es NJ Pepper.
John r. Galloway. William King. Metzer-
Oft LIZZIE w Calver. JOS -ph'na Jacobs,
r. Vandergriff and II. p. Springer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-13
'uths ago."
Mr. Nacfarland's Statement.

months ago.
Nr. Nacfarland's Statement.
When Commissioner Mcfarland W..
asked today for an expression OF opinion
reea riding the sudden transfer OF the plat
forms he said:
II have conferred with Mr.. Thomas. tire
corporation counsel. this morning. and
am advised by him that the Commls-
sioners. under the Law. have nothing 10
do with the temporary platform and can
do nothing abont its removal from 9Th
street tn 18th street. The railroad COM
psny apparently has the right TO put
right or way ut 18th street or any other
point. Much As the change Is to he re-
GREETED because OF the Inconvenience To
the patrons or the railroad. II is beyond
the power OF the Commissioners 20 REM
edy
The law respecting tho permanent sub
station. however. will enable the Comrnis-
sionefS, J hope. To have the pcrma ncnt
substation put where they have notified
the railroad copany 10 put lion IT'S
own hand between a.. and 1th streets-in
accorda nee with the desire Of the patrons
OF the read The railroad company was
notified in July b. the Commissioners. on
my motion. after I had made person al
examination OF the railroad territory and
all Of the facts. including the requests OF
the people who were 10 use the suoSta-
ton that the Commissioners desired the
substation AT that point.
Congress had failed 10 ratify the site
selected by The railroad company az 1fth
and Water streets AZ approved by the
Commissioners and the Commissioner
therefore revoked that approval Then
the railroad company repii ID that Il ques-
toned the right Of the Commissioners 10
revoke their approval and ma u desired
TO build the subetation at 18th street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-13
REPUBLICAN RALLY PLANNED
MEETING WILL BE HELD SAT
LRDAY NIGHT.
Immense Banner Hung Across 6
Street Near 15th-Appeal to
District Democrats.

The hanging of the republican CAM
paign banner over G street short dis
lance east Of 18th street was to have been
celebrated by q political rally at repub-
hcan headquarters last night, but at the
last moment 1t was postponed until Sat
urday night, when the republicans of this
city will assemble at old Masonic Hal
and hold u rally which. it is predicted by
the republicans will he the largest OF its
kind ever held in this city
The banner. which belongs to the
League Of Republican State Clubs of the
District Of Columbia. is the largest ever
made. and is claimed to be the handsome
est 1t was painted by w. L. MacLean
Of kentucky. who was one month in
completing his task, which he considers
his masterpiece" The banner is forty
five feet long and forty feet wide. The
ovals containing the ukenesses Of the
standard bearers are ten by twelve feet
and the heads OF the candidates measure
! seven feet from the chin to the top Of
the head.
Above the heads Of the candidates is a
handsome large eagle. with its head
bowed to the oval beneath it. containing
the portrait of Judge Taft. A s;reamer
from the bill of the bird contains the
| inscription: Republican Victory Means
to tip the eagle measures twenty feet
Throughout the banner a tricolor scheme
is used. and at the bottom is fringe of
stars and bars The latter Is an entirely
new idea in campaign banners. The BAN
| ner was hung early Sunday morning.
Democrats Urged to Vote.
Another appeal to the democrats of the
District has been issued from the head
quarters of the National Democratic
League, at 81 14th street northwest.
Every democrat is urged to go home and
vote and is asked a'so to remember that
the headquarters of the league are open
every day from am. until 8 pm The
executive committee, which has issued
the appeal. is presided over by William
G. Lilier of Pennsylvania.
All is in readiness for the republican
rally for military men at the 18th street
headquarters tomorrow night Soldiers