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Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-02
sian of tho Zodiac

Grant Ortiz. with Mrs. Ortiz. drove
vehicle whose representation was that of
the starry heavens and a sign of the
zodiac made of flowers. A huge moon
crescent and star of flowers were shown
the moon being wrought out In white
flowers at the back. The sky was repre-
scented with blue and white blossoms and
the whole was given background by
greenery white horse was attached to
the float. Mr. and Mrs. Ortiz rode, wear
ing star spangled costumes.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-02
Beautiful Color Scheme

The beautiful chestnut stallion of DR..
Arthur ]. Ellis excited the admiration of
many. The color scheme, which was sue
cessfully carried out, was in pink and
green. Papa Gontire roses, pink satin
and smilax was used in most effective
manner.
The blanket was long and made of
satin trimmed with rosebuds and edged
with greenery. A wide collar of pink
roses and the bride finished in the same
color completed the handsome trappings.
DR.. Ellis wore a faultless riding suit
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-02
eoaf as Horse

Leslie Hicks advertised the advantages
of living in Pasadena at New Years time
with HE entry in the novelty class He
drove black and white goat which was
attached to a little wagon, the box OF
which was filled with luscious straw
berries. The wagon was decorated with
red and white roses. The driver carried
out his plan of making his entry one that
savored of the soil by dressing In over
alls and other clothes of a farmer.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-02
Runabout Decorated

Bougainvillea and smiax were used to
advantage by George +. Brown in deco
rating his runabout. The body of the
entry was almost entirely hidden from
view with the bougainvillea bloom, while
the running gear was entwined with
smilax. Mrs. N. S. Bingham and Miss
Edith Sarsbury were the occupants ofthis
entry They were dressed In white, wear
ing white hats and carrying parasols of
the same color.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-02
Novel Decoration

Robert and Fred McAdams with their
entry in the novelty class drew the at
tention OF the crowds. Their entry was a
large mule, which had a saddle blanket
of red geraniums trimmed with sInilax
and ferns. Robert McAdams in the guise
of a jockey. was on the mule He was
by Fred McAdams, who imper-
sonated a negro stable hand He was
blacked up and wore patched clothes. He
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-02
Band Of Cowboys

The band of cowpunchers led by ]. S.
Post and their unique entry was one of
the features in the historical class. Four
of the cowpunchers had a large basket
suspended between them In which calf
was very much In evidence. The basket
was trimmed with smilax and red and
white roses. The calf wore a broad col
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-02

The days of old, the days of gold, the
days of 40 were well illustrated by the
historical entry of VIII and Frank Nc
Adams, who were made up to represent
the gol seekers of the early days. They
wore bucksl1in coats. flannel shirts and
corduroy breeches.
Their steeds were two burros attached
to a wagon. which was decorated unlike
any other entry in the parade, cactus
sagebrush and ferns being used. They
also had a pack burro which was loaded
down with their camping outfit. This
strange entry was completed by an i'm
portant member of the party, large
WI tie dog, which carried a pair of demi-
Johns on his back
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-02
Hotel Green's Coach

Scarlet, fragrant carnations, geraniums
and roses with greenery carried out lie
crimson and green of the hotel colors on
the big slx-in-hand entered by the Hotel
Green, which has missed but one year in
seventeen In putting in it's entry. No
especial motif was carried out, the entire
body of the coach and the wheels being
solid of the red flowers outlined in
greenery.
The women riding wore white gowns
with wreaths of smilax and crimson bios
SONS on their heads fashioned to look
like flower hats. Around their threats
were floral boas fluffy with bright blos-
SONS,
Those riding were Mrs. James King,
Mrs. Harry Brown Green, Mrs. Oster-
bout, Mrs. Koehler Misses Miller, Roe
Ditewig, Sophia Ditewig and Holyoke.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-02
Lynch, Paul Goodwin, James Beardslee,
Norman Jensen, Carl Runde and Mere
dith Waterman.
Chamber Of Commerce

In a tallyho. respondent in hundreds
of crimson blossoms outlined in green,
the Los Angeles chamber of commerce
made one of the most brilliant entries of
the day. The coach was covered entire
ly with crimson and green, while
some white carnations were used about
the gearing.
Six white horses with harness wrapped
in red and trimmed in smilax drew the
coach. which was canopied in crimson and
green. Geraniums. carnations and smilax
predominated.
The men riding were Walter Raymond
of Pasadena, f. Q. Story of Alhambra,
both of whom are prominent members of
the Los Angeles chamber of commerce;
Frank Virgins, secretary; and the fol-
lowing Los angeles members; Willis II.
Booth, s. a. Butler, E. #. c.. Klokke, w.
c. Patterson, George Parsons, Joseph
Scott, A. w. Skinner, James Slauson.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-02
Redlands' Golden Orange

thousands of juicy Redlands oranges was
the unique conception of the entry which
the chamber of commerce and La Casa
Iona hotel of Redlanus entered. The
great orange rested on a green founda-
ton, at the corners of which were min
iature orange trees filled with golden
fruit
Six white horses decorated in yellow
and green drew the float, which was one
of the most original in the parade.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-02
Franklin School

The Franklin school entry was the auto
mobile driven by its owner, Mrs. c. V.
Sturdevant, deliberately decorated in yell
low and white Thousands of white mar
guerites with their golden hearts had
been used for the body of the vehicle,
while figures were wrought on this back
ground by the use of the orange and
garnet gallardia blossoms, which added
tone.
Across the back in floral letters was the
one word, Franklin" On each wheel
was a star of gallardias with rims of
smilax. Bows of yellow ribbon were
caught among the flowers and greenery.
The occupants were r. Howell Smith,
Victor Stturdevant. Grace Adams, Phillis
Hepler, Dorothy Winter and Vera Nc
Clelland
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-02
Electric Runabout

The electric runabout of Jack Kendall
attracted interest as it was one of the
most artistcally decorated autos in the
parade The body was decorated with
quantities of pink geraniums and trimmed
with smilax. The occupants of the auto
were Miss Jeanette Kendall, who was
dressed in pink and wore a pink hat, and
Jack Kendall, who wore a white suit.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-02

lar of roses and smilax, which were en-
twined.
The cowpunchers were typical members
of their calling in their white chaps,
white flannel shirts, red bandanas and
sombreros. The following cowpunchers
were in line: j. S. Post, Joe DAILY, G. e.
Post, Carey Peck and Tom Basker.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-02
Hotel Raymond's swan

A mammoth swan of white sweet peas.
with wings feathered with scarlet poin-
settia petals, was the unique design sur
rounding the electric runabout entered by
Hotel Raymond and in which rode Mrs.
Walter Raymond and Mrs. A. w. Hodg-
don.
The wings of the great swan extended
seven feet above the auto, each feather
being simulated by a poinsettia bract
sweet peas forming a line of white be-
tween the feathers. The poinsettias were
spattered in, gold so that the wings glis-
tened in the sunshine. The neck of the
swan was formed of pink daisies and on
its neck was a crown studded with gar
nets.
The women riding were gowned in
white, Mrs. Raymond driving the ma
chine and Mrs. Hodgdon holding the scar
let satin ribbons that held the swan.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-02
HoteI coronadoIs Victoria

Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan Ross of the Hotel
del Coronado rode in a most beautifully
decorated victoria, the body of which
was entirely covered with sprays OF
feathery stevia and the fluffy clusters Of
lemon-toned eucalyptus blossoms.
At the back and at the dasher were
wires covered with greenery arching
gracefully pendent from which were balls
of red and white carnations which swung
gently to and fro with the motion of the
carriage and gave most unique and dis
tinctive touch. The two horses wore
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-02

handsome saddle cloths decorated in car
nations in the tournament colors of red
and white.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-02
Crown city Lodge, |. o. o. F.

An immense float with scroll-shaped
ends covered with flowers and greenery
was entered by Crown City lodge OF Odd
Fellows, and occupied by the officers in
full regalia.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-02
WEST WINS
CHARIOTRACE
FROM MICHEL
AWARD IS MADE THROUGH
FOUL
VALUABLE HORSE HURT IN THE
CONTEST
Lena Disputed Race That Has Been in
Court Two Years Is Decided.
others SPORTS Amuse
the Crowd
Continued from Page Two0

fCOntinuGu hA6F A"O'I
tread to the stirring tunes Of the martial
band.
These were veterans Of the Civil War
united as John f. Godfrey post, G. A. r.
Each veteran wore a dark colored un-
form and carried bouquet of bright
red flowers.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-02
Draw Much Applause

Miss Berrice Whips in her white rid
ing habit drew applause from the
spectators Her horse was decorated with
red and white roses. The saddle blanket
was in white and trimmed with red The
bride was in white and the collar was of
red and white roses
Mrs. Lettie Dimit was a dashing eques-
trienne. She used red and white roses
and asparagus ferns to good effect in
decorating her horse. The saddle blanket
was entirely hidden from view by roses,
while it was edged with smilax. The
bride was decorated with red and white
roses and a wide collar of roses com
pleted the trappings. Mrs. Dimit wore a
navy blue velvet riding habit
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-02
Alhambra's Gateway

bridge, and Santa Ana canton No. 49,
forty men, Burkett Uttley.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-02
The Days of Old

carried a pail of water and a sponge
which he used in rubbing down the steed.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-02
Meny Flowers Used

The color scheme of red and white was
displayed to good advantage or the entry
of Mrs. Ella Shead. whose runabout was
mass Of red geranlums and white mar
guerites. The harness was finished in red
and white to correspond with the other
decorations. Mrs Joseph Shead and her
sister, Mrs. Joseph Schmales and their
two small sons, Clarence Schmales and
Lloyd Shead. were In the entry.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Reed In their run
about proved to be one of the features of
the parade Thousands of mountain ferns
were used to form the background of the
entry while pink and white roses were
used In completing the decorations. The
parasol top of the runabout was trimmed
with white roses and smilax The white
leather harness had pink tulle bows on
It, Mrs. Reed was becomingly gowned In
light blue She carried a white parasol
and bouquet of pink and white roses.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-02
outfIt Attracts Attention

Very pretty was the single buggy of
James Hamilton Gaut. who drove his fine
bay racing horse. The buggy was COW
cred solidy with red geraniums outlined
with glossy green oak leaf cherry. and
from the back of the carriage hung a
floral robe of red geraniums, on which
was a design of a large crown dome in
white roses.
The harness was in red and the wheels
were covered with greenery, and on each
were three crowns of red flowers. Mr..
and Mrs. Gaut rode In the carriage, Mrs.
Gaut wearing red dress and red picture
hat
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-15
"Wednesday. jim. 9.

The Democrats organized the IlcE
tueky legislature without trouble. This
probably makes Beckham's election to
the senate sure thing,
\ monument has been dedicated at
San Diego. Cal. to the men, who died
in the explosion July u, 1903. on the
cruiser Bennington
Lack of snow in the woods of north.
ern Wisconsin is having n serious eff
feet upon loggers.
The National Tube mills at McKees.
port. Pa, will resume operations next
Sunday night. when about eight thou.
sand men will return to work.
The students of Washington univer.
sity, st. Louis, threaten to strike un.
less j. A. Stevens. a student recently
expelled, is reinstatel,
While tho selection of Baron Taxa.
hirn to succeed Niscount .hoEi at Wash.
iuGton has not been officially an.
nounecd at Toxic, it is admitted Off
ciaIly
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-15
NATIONAL LEGISLATURE
Synopsis of the Proceedings in the
Senate and in the House of
REPRESENTATIVES,.

Washington, Jan. q. Little bust.
ness was transacted Icy the house. Aft.
or forty-minute debate. a rule was
adopted giving the bill to revise, codify
and amend tile laws the right-of-way
along with other preferred measures.
\ large number Of bills was intro.
dnccd.
The senate was not in session.
Washington, Jan. 10 - The Brown
son affair was the chief topic of dis,
cusson IN the senate, and came NJ
WHEN Hale introduced his navy person
mel bill, which provides that no s.aft
officer shall ever command anyyesse!
and Increases the pay of officers and
enlisted men materially. An executive
session was held. Adjourned to Mon,
day.
Amid scenes of confusion the mem
bers of the house participated in LOT
tery for rooms in the new house office
building. Outside of passing two bridg,
bills the assignment OF quarters WA
the only business transacted, and il
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-15
The Great Western Railway

The Great Western Railway
Co., has been placed in charge of a
receiver: The reason for this action
is stated by A. b. stickney, presi,
dent of the company as follows:
1.-THE Chicago Great Western fortu-
nately has no mortgage. 1t issued
lot Of notes which matured during
a time of financial depression, as is
usually the case, and consequently
we could not pay them. A great
majority Of the noteholders were
perfectly willing to extend the time
of the notes, but some of the holders
could not be reached and it was un.
certain what they might do. The
committee thought it best, under
the circumstances, to place the pro
perty in control of the court during
the time necessary to issue frs,
mortgage bonds and sell them
In ordinary times in would take
three months to issue and sell these
bonds, but how long it will take tic
sell them under present conditions
is predetermined"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-15
Shaw Rejected for Temporary Chair
man,

As suggested in these columns a
few weeks ago, the standpat Tepub-
Leans of Iowa were handicapped by
ex-Secretary Shaw, who seemed de-
ternined to force himself into the
coming struggle.
The republican state committee,
with the second district unrepre-
sented, is evenly divided between
the two wings Of the republicans par
ty, and had the standpatters pro,
posed some popular man for tempo
rary chairman Of their next state
convention, instead of Mr.. Shaw,
their chances for success would have
been better than those of the pro-
gressiyes. But Mr.. Shaw's friends
forced him to the front and his
nomination met with such fierce OPP
position in the committee that it had
to be withdrawn and that gave the
progressives control of the situation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-15
Friday, Jan. 10.

Rev. Henry d. Robinson, warden OF
Racine NWis) college, will accept the
position of bishop of the missionary
district of Nevada.
The state railroad commission has
issued an order providing that no pub.
lie service corporation shall supply its
services free in Georgia.
Two hours of cross-eXamination at
Chicago did not weaken the story told
by John r. Walsh, who is on trial for
misapplication of the funds of the Chit
cage National bank.
Senator Jefferson Davis. of Ar
kansas, was to have spoken ut the CHI
cago Jackson Day banquet, but did not
appear, and the Chicago papers are in
dulging in reflections. The senator
said lie was tired and oversight him
self.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-15
PUBLIC AUCTION.

The undersigned having decided to
remove frpm the state will offer for
sale on the premises known ss the Geo.
HambIin place Az miles southwest of
Delhi; 3& miles northwest of Hazel
Green; q miles west end q miles north
of Bay Church, on
Wed, January %, 1908
90 HEAD CATTLE: 10 mich COWS,
three fresh, balsnce nearly all coming
in soon, 6 two year old heifers all with
calls. grade Durham bull, & spring
calves, of them steers, balance heifers
HORSES: One sucking colt, Que
light driver.
HOGS: % late spring pigs, 90 fall
pigs.
HAY and GRAIN: About S tons
tame hay in barn. Abont 5 tons tame
in stack, about 45O bu of corn in crib
some in shack
MACHINERY: ii. [, Case riding
pillow, McCornii'.s, mower, ! Fuller
Il johnson riding earn riew, | two
seated platform spring buggy, basket
hay rack new last summer, i three sec
tion steel lever harrow, Simplex hand
separator, capacity $50 lbs per hour. =
FREE LUNCH AT NOON.
Terms all sums of $40 and under
cash. On sums over $40 one years time
will be given on bankabIe notes bear.
Ing 2 per cent interest.
MI. BELoIIY, Prop.
E. J. HOPKINS. Auctioneer,
f. E. STIMPsoN, Clerk,
~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-15
FRANCE HAS A NEW WORRY
Prociamation OF Mulais, Hahd in Mo.
rocco Gives Her Very Much
Concern,

Paris. Jan. 13.-The French govern
ment is greatly embarrassed ut the
very unexpected turn of events in
Morocco. The proclaiming of Mulai
Hatid sultan at Fez was coincident
with thearrival in Paris of Mohammcd
Sili-el-Mokllri, who came here IA
finance minister TO .Abd-el-Aziz to nego-
tate loan of SS0,00000o.
In a twinkling the entire situation
has become changed and it is all the
more serious for France. as the dis
patches which have been received re-
lating to the situation leave no doubt
as to the fanatical appeal of the sup
porters of Mulai Hatid being directed
chiefly against France. and a holy war
might arouse frances Mohamlned sub
jects across the Algerian frontier.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-15
Blaze Was Very Spectacular
SAVED BY THE LiEE.LlNE
Six Men Narrowly Escape-How Foul
Eiremen Died.

Six Men Narrowly Escape-How Four
Firemen Died.
On the top floor in the Suffolk En-
craving company's establishment six
men We're working. Their/escape was
cut off and they fled to thereof Flames
had surrounded them on three sides.
and they We're in imminent danger OF
death when rescued by means of n life
line shot FROM a mortar gun and
manned by hook and ladder company
joining. The hotel is seven stories in
height ana from its roof rope was
fired ACROSS the top of tile burning
building. There it was seized by Me
imperiled men and the free end made
fast, after which they came to safety
hand-over-hand.
Seven firemen of engine ~ ran up
10 the fifth floor of the burning build
ing after eighty -fvefoot extension
ladders had been raised to the Will
flows of that story to make possible
the iiremen's retreat After fruit.ess
effort to stay the flames at the place
of origin the tiremen We're driven to
the windows only to find that the tops
of the ladders had been burned, cutting
Off their only retreat. Three of the
severn made a desperate effort breach
the roof. They We're not seen again
and are supposed to be dead in the
ruins.
The othei' four We're rescued by men
of hook and ladder company No. :,
who at the risk of their own lives ran
up sealing ladders AMI dragged the
more or less burned men from The win
7dows These men had barely leached
the ground when the great masses of
cement which formed pillar of the
steel framework gave way and crashed
through TO the ground. carrying with 1t
everything below the seventh floor
John FAllon, Tim Hutchinson and Ser.
seant Kelly went down in the wreck.
age. Falion was not seen again
Hutchinson and Kelly. fighting desper-
ately against the plaster and cement
which threatened to bury them alive.
managed to reach The street. though
frightfully injured. Hutchinson was
able only to say that his partner, Fal.
lon. WAS III The debris. when he col.
apsed and was removed in a dying
condition.
More than a score of firemcn was
working within the walls or near
enough to he struck when they col
lnpsed. Battalion Chief Shea was rem.
dcred unconscious by a blow on the
head, and received a cash in the check.
Deputy Chief Lnnsford and Captains
Weldon and DS,van We're also hurt.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-15
Thursdny. Jan. o.

Raids of the night riders formed the
principal topic Of tie first annual mes
sage Of Governor a, y. Wilson to the
Legislature of Kentucky.
The United States batteship feet
has been sighted passing Pernambuco
Brazil.
The last remnants of the Schmitz
administration under which San Fran
cisco suffered for six years have been
cleaned out of the city government.
In settlements btween banks at the
Chicago Clearing House yesterday
more than 100000 in cash was used.
Mail adyices from south China tell of
n terrible fire mt Canton, where $50
lives were lost in the burning of II
restaurant.
". Scliollaert, president of the cham
her of deputies of Relgium, has been
appointed minister of the interior to
succeed NJ. de Troos, deceased.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-15
BUSINESS IS LOOKING UP
Commercial Loans Made with More
Freedom-More Machinery
Put ut Work

New York. Jan. 11.-R. G. Dun &
Co.'S Weekly Review of Trade says:
Sentiment has improved in response t.
the brighter outlook, commercial loans
being made with more freedom than at
any recent date. AS much projected
business was only held back by in
ability to raise funds the easier money
market encourages expectation that
postponed contracts will now be
placed. The percentage of idle ma
chinery has perceptibly decreased. Iron
and steel production had fallen very
low before the revival occurred. output
of pig iron ut the beginning of this
month being smaller than at any time
in -four years.
This curtailment of output has main
tanned prices fairly steady, the aver
age now being higher than on July /.
1906. Several contracts for structural
steel are under negotiation. but most
mills are idle pending the accumula-
ton of more business. Although there
is no general activity in the primary
market for textiles, Improvement is no
ticeable in many departments. especial
ly as 10 the number of Inquiries
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-15
The progressives having secured

The progressives having secured
control of the temporary organiza-
ton of the next republican state con.
vention, are now confidently claim
ing that they will elect the four del
egates at large to the next repub-
lican national convention. They are
canvassing the availability for these
positions of ex Governor Larrabee,
Attorney General Byers. ex-state
Senator Thomas D. Healey and Ed
itor Ingham Of the Register and
Leader The standpat ticket for
delegates at large will probably be
made up from members of the Iowa
delegation in congress, with the pos
sible addition Of Editor LATE Young
Of Des Moines. Tt will be a warm
old time in any event.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-15
All Bad.
From the Commone..

The New York World recently
said that ninty-seven per cent of
stock exchange transactions amount
ed to gambling with marked cards. .
Thomas W. Lawson Of Boston writes
to the World this letter: Wall
Street protests your statement that
'ninety-seven per cent of stock ex
change transactions are gambling
with marked cards Although op-
posed to betting, ] will wager any
representative Of Wall Street
$4,000, my winnings to go to any
charity selected by the World, and
will increase the bet, to 100000.
after details have been arranged,
that the percentage is above 99a
per cent.
Mr.. Lawson may be accepted as
an authority on this point If he
is even approximately correct, and
the Commoner believes he is, then
the stock exchange ought to go.