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Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-12
.LABORER KILLED
BY AUTOMOBILE
RUN OVER CROSSING FIRST AT
CENTRAL AVENUE
Witnesses Declare Driver Did His
Best to Prevent Accident-Victim
Said to Have Been Drink
ing Heavily

Michael Reynolds. laborer, living
at the Vendome lodging house, 1854
East First street, was knocked down
and fatally injured by an automobile
driven by GEORGE Lyons at First street
and Central avenue at Z o'clock last
night.
Lyons, who lives at 500 Plymouth
street, was accompanied by his wife
and daughter and was on his way
home at the time of the accident.
He swung his machine into First
street from Central avenue at a mod
crate rate of speed, just as Reynolds,
accompanied by George Carter, who
also lives at the Vendome, and
Charles Raborn of EOS North Main
street were crossing the street, direct
ly in front of the machine.
LyonsSsounded his horn and swerved
the machine to the right. Raborn
grabbed Garter by the arm and drew
him back. At the same moment he
tried to reach Reynolds, but the latter
staggered directly in front of the ma
chine and was knocked to the pave
ment with considerable force.
Mr.. Lyons at once stopped his ma
chine and ran to the mans assistance.
1t was seen that he was badly hurt
and the police ambulance was sent for,
but Reynolds died on the stretcher
as he was being transferred to cot
in the receiving hospital.
Both Raborn. Carter and other wit
nesses state that Lyons was not at
fault and did all that could be done
to prevent the accident. He was much
distressed, however, and went to the
hospital and was there when Reynolds
died.
Both Reynolds and Carter had been
drinking heavily during the day and
Carter was placed in Jail last night
for safe keeping. Raborn, who was
perfectly sober, was endeavoring to
get the men to their rooms at the
time of the accident.
The body was removed to Pierce
Brothers morgue, where Coroner
Hartwell will hold an inquest. Rey-
nolds died probably from shock.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-12
ROBBED BY SON
OF LAST PENNY
VETERAN FOUND ON STREET
IN STARVING STATE
Visit to His Boy, for Which He
Stinted Himself at Soldiers Home,
Turns Out Bitter Disap-
pointment

Penniless, without a place to sleep
in and weak from hunger Albert Nor
ton, 80 years of age, on leave of abb
ence from the Soldiers home at Buena
Vista. Colo, was found staggering
along East First street yesterday aft
ernoon and sent to the receiving hos
pital. for treatment.
The veteran belonged to Company
A, Eighth Wisconsin, and. followed his
company throughout the Civil war.
This regiment was famous because of
its mascot, an American eagle, which
was carried by the soldiers during
their four years campaign.
Norton has been an inmate of the
Soldiers home in Colorado for some
time. For a number of years he has
been saving money from his meager.
allowance for the purpose of coming
to California and visiting his son.
After denying himself a sufficient al
lowance of tobacco and such little con-
veniences, generally indulged in by
persons of his age, the old man ac-
cumulated enough money to defray
his expenses to and from this state.
He obtained permission to visit his
son, Edward Norton, who is employed
at a vineyard near Castaluca, Napa
county, and was allowed a leave of
absence for one month. He made the
journey without any mishap, and was
overjoyed to see his son once more.
Because of his failing eyesight the
veteran is hardly able to distinguish
objects farther than several inches
away. AS soon as he arrived he gave
$45 to his son for safekeeping. This
money was to be used in purchasing
a ticket back to the home.
His Savings All Gone
Norton remained with his son two
Los Angeles and then return to Colo
RADIO. When he asked his son for his
money he was shocked to learn that
it had been gambled away.
The old man appealed for aid and
several kind-hearted persons furnished
him with ticket to Los Angeles. He
arrived here without funds, and when
found by a patrolman yesterday after
noon declared he had not tasted food
since Friday.
Norton was booked for lodging, taken
into the Jail and given all he could
eat.
The old fellow presented pitiful
spectacle. He was granted leave of
absence from September 21 to October
Il, ana, as ne mas no HleaAS ol SECURING
transportation back to the Colorado
home, he is fearful lest he overstay his
furlough and be denied admission. He
is almost heart broken because of the
manner in which his son lost the saw
ings of years of denial.
Previous to his becoming an inmate
of the home Norton was an engineer,
but because of his failing eyesight was
compelled to resign his position. 1t is
thought members of the Grand Army
posts in this section will assist the
old man to get back before his fur
Tough has expired.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-12
ASKS LEGAL PUNISHMENT
FOR ALASKA'S TRUANTS

WASHINGTON, Oct lin his an
nual report, just made public, Com
missioner of Education Elmer E.
Brown recommends compulsory school
attendance by the native children of
Alaska. He says:
Experience has shown that in many
sections of Alaska. regularity of attend
ance' in the public schools for natives
cannot be maintained without legal
penalty for truancy.
1.-THE passage of "a bill requiring the
attendance of all children of school age,
unless mentally or physically disquali-
fed, is desirable.
Failure to comply with the provisions
of this bill should be made misde-
meanor on the part of the parent or
guardian of the delinquent child, pun
ishable in the courts"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-12
CRETAN ASSEMBLY
WILL MEET TODAY
Will Re Opened in Name of King of
Greece-Attitude of Latter
Nation Depresses
People
IBy Associated Press.1

CANEA, Island of Crete, Oct. IL
The Cretan assembly will hold an ex-
traordinary session tomorrow.
The official program says that the
president of the assembly will open
the session in the name of the king
of Greece.
All the military officials and consuls
shave been invited to attend.
Resolutions have been adopted by
the municipalities declaring union with
Greece.
Unfavorable reports which have been
published here of Greece's attitude
with regard to union have caused a
feeling of depression among the peo-
pie, who have been advised by the
officials not to hold any more armed
demonstrations, as the commanders of
the international troops very strongly
disapprove of this.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-12
BRYAN RESTS TO
RENEW JOURNEY
PLANS FOR CAMPAIGN IN
WESTERN STATES
Great Commoner Declares Confidence
{ in Victory-Reports Indicate
Increasing Strength of
Democracy
tBy Associated Press.1

FAIRVIEW, Lincoln, Neb., Oct. IL
Having spent several active days last
week on the stump, William j. Bryan
today devoted most of his time to rest
ing preparatory to a hard week of cam
paigning in Nebraska, Colorado and
Wyoming.
The westward journey will be begun
early Tuesday morning.
Speaking of the results of his cam
paigning so far, the Democratic candi-
date declared himself as being confident
of success.
He stated that reports received by
him indicate constantly increasing
sentiment toward the Democratic party.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-12
MIDDLE WEST 0UAKERS
PASS RESOLUTIONS TO
DEFEAT CAR CANNON

LAWRENCE. Kas., Oct. 1.-THE
yearly meeting of the Friends (Quaker)
church of Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri
and Nebraska, in session here with 1000
members present yesterday, passed a
resolution whereby petition will be
sent to the house of representatives
asking the members not to elect Joseph
G. Cannon as speaker on account of his
attitude toward the temperance ques-
tion.
This is considered remarkable, as
Cannon was reared in the Quaker faith.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-12
COAST

Seattle patrolman slain by burglar whom
he catches in barroom.
Red ana blue armies at Atascadero to have
realistic sham battle at close of field man
euvers
Sacramento deputy sheriff attempts to ar
rest gang of boys and is held up by angry
mob which mistakes him for kidnaper.
Transmississippi delegates decide on Dem
yer as next place of meeting and Will set
date later; officers elected.
Senator Beveridge improves in health and
leaves Tahoe for Salt Lake City, where he
will resume speechmaking.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-12
LOCAL

Democratic speakers will tour kite-shaped
track.
Laborer run over and killed by automo-
bile ,-f
Municipal waterways association TO pup
lish harbor hand book.
Commercial, organizations urged to CO.
operate in prosperity week."
San Pedro and Wilmington form new plan
for consolidation with Los Angeles.
Heartless officers place hobo in trying
position.
Hill section residents terrorized by Are
bug.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-12
Crowd is pemonstratlve

CETTINJE, Montenegro. Oct. IL
During demonstration in the streets
today band of rioters tore down the
coat of arms from the Austrian con-
sulate.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-12
THE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity:
Cloudy Monday; light north wind,
changing to southwest. Maximum
temperature yesterday, 66 degrees;
minimum, 81 degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-12
NOTED AvENGER
KILLS EMPLOYE
MAN WHO SOUGHT LIFE OF
GUITEAU USES GUN
"BiIl" Jones, Famed for Attempt to
Avenge Death of Garfield, Ac-
cused of Numbering
Washington Man
[By Associated Press.1

WASHINGTON, Oct. ,11.-Noted for
having attempted to- avenge the death
of President Garfield by shooting at
Guiteau, the assassin, William Jones,
locally known as bill" Jones, the
avenger, a farmer, tonight shot and
killed John A. Mcpherson of Detroit at
Bates farm, near Brookland, on the
outskirts of this city.
The weapon used was a shotgun and
h4cPherson's breast was riddled with
bullets An unloaded rifle was found
lying beside the body. The shotgun was
found on the porch of Jones' house.
Jones was arrested shortly after the
killing and brought to this city and
locked up.
Mrs. Jones, who is said to have been
an eyewitness to the killing, has not
been found.
Jones admitted to Coroner Hewitt
that he shot Mcpherson, but declares
hc s.cted in self-defense. The police
have learned, it is said, the two men
had quarreled over the possession of a
horse.
Victim His EmpIoye
Mcpherson, who was 20 years old,
had been working on Jones' farm since
be was discharged from the United
States marine corps on June "a last.
Several days following upon Presi-
dent Garfield'S death Guiteau was taken
to court for a preliminary hearing, and
it was while he was being returned to
Jail under charge OF District Marshal
Corkhill that Jones attempted to shoot
him.
Jones was riding a spirited horse. He
followed the prisoner from the court
house TO within a few blocks of rhe
Jail. when he suddenly spurred his
horse. darted through tie crowd, drew
a revolver and fired into the prison
van. Guiteau, who was sitting near the
door, caught a glimpse of Jones as he
drew the weapon and lodged. The
bullet sped over his head and lodged in
the side of the wagon.
Jones, believing he had killed Guiteau,
dug the spurs into his horses side and
escaped arrest at that time. He was
captured shortly afterward near Fred
ericksburg, Va. He was tried and ac-
quilted. Those who remember him at
that time describe him as a daredevil
sort of man and constantly doing things
that drew him into public notice.
Jones in later years has been regarded
by his neighbors as a good, law-abiding
citizen. and the police records fail to
disclose anything against him.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-12
EASTERN

New York Republican leaders criticise
Treasurer Sheldon for. giving out secret of
Carnegies big donation to campaign fund
before election; fear it will hurt partys
chances.
Bryan takes needed rest preparatory to
waging vigorous campaign In Wyoming, Ne
braska and Colorado.
Middlewest Quakers denounce Joseph Can
non and urge his defeat. notwithstanding
congressional autocrat was raised a MEM
ber Of their faith.
Taft climbs high hill In Cincinnati and
scales water tower. after which he says he
will be elected.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-12
FOREIGN

Servia's foreign minister tells assembly
nation has not enough ammunition to go to
war and warns that quiet must be main
tained until arrival of batteries. Situation
less alarming elsewhere.
Cholera in Philippines estimated to have
killed 1000 since January l of this year;
decreasing at Manila and in st, Petersburg.
but worse In China.
Pacific coast delegation gets big recep-
tion in Yokohama, and city is blaze OF
color In honor Of visitors
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-10-16
CIRCUS again. PARA0ES
Baroum and Bailey to Present
New Street Spectacle In
Lake charles.

Those who visit the Barnum and
Bailey Greatest Show on Earth in
Lake Charles, on October 18th, will
have an opportunity Of seeing the
greatest parade that ever was pre-
scented by ii circus, the management
having again established the parade
feature as apart of the days exhibit
tlNn>.
I,.Illtg tl,e four Years that the CIR
Gus uds omitted the morning pageant,
an ion, vi artists and mechanics have
bee ,.,.. .i.r, way uuu might III the
fortIsu NurnshOp> % The clrcuS at
Stock on Trent. England, originating
and building this years spectacle.
Floats of FURNISHED gold, howdah
draperies and throne rugs from Persia,
silken banners, scarfs and flags from
the looms of China, statuary from
Italian Studios, costumes from Paris,
and harness mounted in silver, give
to the parade brilliancy that is daz'
cling.
The entire world has contributed to
this pageant. Every phase OF human
existence is presented; 800 men, wo'
men and children take part in it and
700 horses are employed. 1t cost ter
times more money than any parade Of
the past and is three times as long
1t will he given at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon.
This years company of performer
is the greatest aggregation OF talen
that has ever been gathered together
1t comes from all parts of the worlt
and the acts presented display grea
novelty, and are so varied in charac
ter as to satisfy all tastes. Some o
the most noteworthy acts are those Q
the La hague sisters, OF France, VIII
are exploiting most daring, heart
thrilling and dangerous double auto
mobile somersault act called Auto
. that Pass in the Air. Robert Dohr
from the Black Forest of Germany
who lifts an automobile and passens
ers withshis teeth: the Ferdianis
France, who do difficult acrObatic feal
while standing on running horse
Prof. Wormwood of England and b
trained ant-eaters; the wonderful V
ennese troup of aerialists from Franc
tho Pacheco family Of acrObats fro
Italy. and lie Clown MOustier ar
hlc celebrated u, lnal comedians fro
France.
In all the history OF the circus bus
ness, this year, 'r',. 'n'iInrnt Civ
by the Barnum al Bailey clrc
stands out as the INST wonderful Pc
Torrance ever give" under canvas
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-10-16
Attention, Rice Farmers!

Note the statement below, and II
Won have thresher that will not 40
equally we'll, buy the Peerless:
WELSH, La, Aug. 81, 1908.
The Geiser Mfg. Co.,
Waynesboro, Pa.
Gentlemen:-Your Mr.. H. l.. Cary
has rendered us the desired assist
ance in operating the machinery re-
Gently purchased from you, and we
are we'll pleased and satisfied Will
same. BY canvas test in very oaml
straw, machine showed waste al
about one-third of one per cent, OF
one sack in three hundred threshed
rice threshed at rate of fifty sacks pei
hour. A. +. DAY,
EDUARD SCHARFF,
SAM RINGOLD,
G. A. AUSTIN.
| j. A. CLINE.
! w. H. CLINE.
14-tf
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-10-16
School Notes

During the first month Of school
there we're PIG pupils enrolled.
The course has been extended one
grade, making eleven grades being
taught. Three pupils are enrolled in
the eleventh grade.
Mr.. Wampler will have charge OF
the library and books may be gotten
ON TUESDAYS and Thursdays from
four to five o'clock.
The first program of the literary
society wasrendered Friday afternoon
A great deal of interest is being man
Tested in this branch of work
Patrons are cordially invited to in
>ppct the work in all branches at an.
time.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-10-16
Bell City News
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Parent were
.T,,ke Charles visitors Sunday.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Parent were
T,pke Charles visitors Sunday.
An interesting social was gwen
Saturday night by Mr.. and Mrs " H.
Steward. Games were played, after
which refreshments we're served. Ihose
present we're Misses Rebecca anu
Villa Walker, Alzena HAYES, Lor-
eta Hebert, Hattie and Ode GoSSeV''
Miss Dyer, Miss Lupert, Mr.. ana Mrs
A. f. Parent, Messrs. Crawford, Hoh-
paujr. Placide DerOuen, Paul OilVer'
Adras Fusilier, Mr.. Lupert ana ME-
Mccoy. All had an enjoyable tlme'
Mrs. George Atkinson OF Hayes
died Sunday night, She was the WIFE
Of Mr.. George Atkinson, who drowned
himself in the marsh back of his home
twn weeks ago. Rev. r. 0. Mcclure
conducted the funeral services.
Farmers in this gsectiOn are very
busy now cutting and threshing thell
rice.
Fred Wilcox who had the misfortune
of having four of his fingers cut on
few days ago, is now back at work II
the saw mill.
Tbos. Cox was business visitor II
Like Charles Tuesday.
Rev. F. G. Watkins, one OF tn
students in the college, filled Kew
Wells appointments here Sunday.
Miss Venus Aguillard, who ha
been working at ThornwelI, returned
home Sunday.
The college is getting along nicely
i More students are expected this week
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-10-16
SpudS.

The following philosophical excerpt
on the potato is from the Fort worm
Telegram:
"Witb their grain crops harvested
and disposed of, and the county TAR
circuit closed, New England farmers
are DIGGING potatoes for markets all
over the country. Even Texas is buy
ING Maine potatoes. Incidentally
the first cry of the "car shortage u
he heard anywhere in New England
this season came from ArooStocH
county-tbe champion potato growing
county of the United States. ANY
wav, the national crop is about ~ pei
cent short, and Tennessee tr'umphs
for seed, February delivery, are
ouoted at $40 per hundredweight
Texas experiment and energy sw1pee
the onion halo from Bermuda, ant
some day we may drag the Maine
potato from its throne. Irish potato
culture is worth while.'
Texas, with it's wide cNpanse OF ter
ritory and variations in climate, cal
grow Irish potatoes the year around
| In this locality the farmers a'e DIG
cling their summer crop, hoelng thel
fall crop and getting ready TO plah'
winter crop. Great is Texas, and thi
southeast corner is not the least pof
ton of it.
The same conditions prevail Il
Southwestern Louisiana that exist
Southeast Texas. If some or on
planters, who are complaining ina
rice culture is beginning to be fal
ing proposition, would devote some {
their time and energy to the ralsln
of the potato, they would not ON
help the community in which they hV'
but would, doubtless, find it a pawn
proposition for themselves.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-10-16

Program of the Annual Meeting OF
Southwestern Association of Con.
gregationaI Churches to be
Held In Welsh Oct. 1881.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-10-16
LETTER TO O. FULTON.
Welsh, La.

Dear Sir: We cant get over talk
inc about those two houses at Lufkln'
Texas, owned by Judge | D Fairchlld'
Both houses are exactly alike and
both painted at same time by NJ
Terrence.
One took 15t gallons Devoe; the
other % gallons of another paint SOLO
at same price.
That % gallon paint is weak ant
! Is per cent whiting; that's why 1t tool
80! gallons more.
"a f. w. DEVOE & co.
Taught Lumber Co. sells our paln'
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-10-16
Thursday:

7:45, Song Service. &C. Z. Mccoy
500, Sermon. M. Y. LamolY
Communion
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-10-16
Iowa Iten0S.

F. D. Wilmore Of Lake Charles was
a bu sinn>s visitor in Iowa Monday.
Mr.. Reeves. manager for the !. |.
Case Co., was in town Saturday ana
Monday,
G, D. Harlan came over from Lake
Charles Saturday. Mr.. Harlan en-
meets to leave this week for North
Carolina. for his health. MANY friends
extend sympathy and best wishes for
q speedy recovery and permanent cure.
Miss Ada Findley spent Saturday
and Sunday with home folks, return.
ING to Welsh Monday Morning.
Mr.. CrOwder of Bethany, Illinois,
is looking after business interests in
this vicinity.
Mr.. Warren Fowler of Roanoke,
and Miss Carrie Nicely of Welsh, were
Sunday visitors Of Iowa friends.
The epidemic of severe colds thai
DrOstrates its victims, continues. MISS
Pearl Mitchell, Marion Funk, NeelN
Baker, Esther and Alice Findley are
the most recent sufferers.
Mrs. H. |. LOngenbaCh left for thu
north Friday evening, where she vii
ioin her sister, Mrs. G. l.. Kiser, o
RuletOn, Kansas. Together they vii
visit friends in Kansas City, Missouri
and various points in Eastern Kansas
especially the old homestead in Unto
county, where In childhood days the
roaned over hill and dell, plaYe
SNAKE believe" in their playhous
under the maple trees, or gathere
luscious cherrys, plums, peaches an
a1nles from the orchard. The lit
white school house at the cross roaC
will not be forgotten, where the foun'
alton of education was laid; the co
nerstone, as it were, of life y
fraught with precious memorle,
Joyous bygone days, "ere the d"N
was off the peach and the purple Z
the grape
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-10-16

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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-10-16
She Likes Good Things.

Mrs. Chas. E. Smith, OF Yves
Franklin, Maine, says: 81 like good
things and have adopted DR.. Kings
New Life Pills as our family laxative
medicine, because they are good and
do their work without making rus
about it," These painless purifiers
are sold at all druggists. 25c.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-10-16
NO MORE CIGARETTES.
Students of Louisiana State University
Must FOregO the Deadly weed.

Baton Rouge, La, October mo
more cigarette smoking at the Loulsl-
ana State University. The edlct 70
this effect has gone forth from the
office, and it must be
obeyed by the cadets, no matter how
they object to it. Though the dead
"" cigarette has been taken away
from the students, the boys are still
given the privilege of smoking pipe
or cigar, and as cigars are usually a
bit high for the average colleglan,
there will be a rush on pipes and a
number of blistered tongues. Inc
new rule that banishes the cigarette
and puts it on the list of things for
hidden was prepared by Captain Sor-
| lev, cOmmandant OF cadets, ana Is
contained in the new blue Book,
giving the military rules and regula'
lions. In the past, the cadets nave
always been allowed to smoke as
many cigarettes as they pleased, posi-
bly due to the fact that the command
ants at the university had themselves
enioved an occasional puff from
cigarette. CAPTAIN Sorley does MOI
smoke, and he has followed the West
Point regulation on this point, ant
allowed cigars and pipes, while ban
ishing the cigarette -.
There is considerable dissatlstac
ton among the cadets at the new
order, but the rule is being strlctl!
enforced, and more pipes are in evl
cence at the university today thai
ever 1efOre.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-10-16
Just Exactly Right.

Il have used DR.. Kings New Life
Pills for several years, and find them
inst exactly right, "says Mr.. A. A.
FELTON,. of Harrisville, N. Y. New
Life Pills relieve without the least dis
comfort. Best remedy for constipa-
ton. biliousness and malaria. Zoe.
at all druggists.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-10-16
For Sore Feet.

81 have found Bucklen's Arnica
Salve to be the proper thing to use
for sore feet, as well as for healing
burns, sores, cuts, and all manner OF
abrasions, writes Mr.. w. Stone, OF
East Poland, Maine. It is the proper
thing too for piles. Try it Sold
under guarantee at all druggists. Zoe.