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Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
TORNADO STRIKES VILLAGE
AND DOES MUCH DAMAGE
Disaster Averted at School Where
Closing Exercises Are in Progress
Only by Goodness of Those
In Charge

ADAMS. Mimi, June ia tornado
passed through this village last night,
doing much damage and injuring two
persons.
A disaster was narrowly averted at
Sabers hall. where the parochial
school was holding its closing exer-
cises.
The frame structure was packed
with children and their parents when
the blow came
Someone cried "Cyclone!" and the
crowds started for the exits, which
could not possibly have emptied the
place in less than twenty minutes, and
there probably would have been seri-
GUS consequences had it not been for
the GOODNESS and presence of mind of
those in charge.
The band struck up a tune to drown
the noise outside.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
JURY FAILS TO AGREE IN
POLLARD MURDER TRIAL

SAN RANCIsCO. June 19.-Unable to
reach a verdict after being out since
Yesterday afternoon the jury in the
case of Zena Pollard, charged with
having tried to murder her husband,
Harry Pollard, an actor, was dismissed
today.
The jury stood seven for acquittal
and five for conviction. The defense
commended that the wounding of Pol
lard with a shot from revolver, which
occurred on April 5, was accidental.
Although testimony was given that
Pollard made the statement after the
shooting, saying "She finished me at
last!". he took the stand on oehaif OF
his wife and maintained that he acct
dentalIy fired the shot himself.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20

HARD PROBLEM


dency has been regarded by the French
press as a foregone conclusion, and
comment upon the result at Chicago Is
slow in making its appearance. The
Petite Republique considers Mr.. Taft's
nomination as victory for the spirit
of Imperialism.
1.-THE great democracy" the paper
says, "after avoiding this spirit for SO
long, ends by ceding to It; It IS, a bad
symptom" The Temps says the serv-
ices rendered by Mr.. Taft to his coun-
try fully justify his nomination, and
after reviewing his varying activity and
laying stress upon his successful con-
duct of the delicate negotiations with
the vatican and the Japanese govern
ment, thus attributes his success to his
frankness and quiet tenacity. In con-
clusion the paper says:
HE will make a strong candidate
and an excellent president"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
Guild Sends Good Wishes

BOSTON, June 19.-On receiving in
formation of the nomination of Con-
gresham Sherman to be vice president
from the Associated Press Governor
Guild telegraphed congratulations as
follows:
my heartiest congratulations and
good wishes. Now for g. long pull, a
strong pull and pull together for both
nominees"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
Western Members

CHICAGO, June 19.-The committee
Sherman of his nomination as vice
president includes the following west
ern members:
California, James L. HUI; Nevada,
John G. Thompson; Oregon, J. H.
Brown; Washington, w. J. Rucker;
Arizona, l.. w. Powell; New Mexico, A.
w. Otero
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
RECOVER BROTHERS. BODIES
CLASPED IN LAST EMBRACE
Position and Clothing Show Clarence
Cole Probably Jumped Into River
to Save Warren and Both
Were Drowned

MODESTO, Cal, June 1e.-Clasped in
dying embrace, the bodies of Clarence
and Warren Cole of Mantrea were to-
day recovered from the Stanislaus riv-
er, where they were drowned last Mon
day.
Evidence to be presented at the coro-
ner's inquest will indicate that both
came to death while Clarence was
struggling to save his brother, as the
body of the former was fully clothed.
showing that he had entered the water
hurriedly. The search for the bodies had
lasted four days when they were found
today.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
Prominent Mason Dies

CHICAGO, June 19.-Gilbert Wads-
worth Barnard, well known 10 the Ma
sonic fraternity of Chicago and the
United States. died at his residence
here today, after a lingering Illness of
several months, of heart disease.
Clip w. Barnard, as he was known
ia his friends, held more active Masonic
offices and had more degrees than any
other member of his order, so far as is
known. His degrees numbered more
than 300, large proportion being con-
ferred by collateral orders.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
TAFT SENDS CONGRATULATIONS
TO NEW YORK RUNNING MATE

WASHINGTON, June 19.-Secretary
Taft sent a telegram to Representative
Sherman Immediately after hearing of
the nomination as follows:
st sincerely and cordially congratu-
late you upon your nomination for vice
president. We welcome you as col
league In the contest and look forward
with confidence as to the result of the
joint struggle. Will you not meet me
in Cincinnati tomorrow to confer on
matters of choice?"
J. Secretary Cortelyou sent the follow
ing telegram of congratulatioh to Mr..
Sherman:
Hearty congratulations and best
wishes for the ticket"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
Col. Ham Young Dies

CHICAGO, June 19.-William Hamil-
ton Young, manager of the Washington
Office of the Western Union Telegraph
company and Familiarity known to
newspaper men throughout the country
as Col. Ham Young, died at the home
of his son, Frank M. Young, in this
city early this morning. He came on
duty connected with the Republican
national convention and was taken Ill
early yesterday. He was one of the
oldest telegraphers in the country. He
entered the service in 1850, and during
the war served in the war department.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
SHOWS MILLION CONVERSIONS
IN THREE YEARS WORK

LOUISVILLE, KY, June 1s.-The
triennial survey of the international
field by Chairman w. N. Hartshorn
of Boston featured today's session OF
the convention of the international
Sunday School association.
His report of the work accomplished
In Nortn America during the past three
wears showed 100000 conversions.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
Beach Trains Change Time

Salt Lake route train service to and
from Long Beach and San Pedro is
now as follows: Leave Los Angeles
First street station) $3.50 a. M, 1870
D. m. and $50 p. m. daily and 500
a. m. Sunday only.
Leave East San Pedro $50 a. M,
$50 a. M, 4:O5 p. m. and 5;45 p. m.
daily. After July i a Sunday train
will leave San Pedro at 900 p. m.
Trains leave Long Beach about ten
minutes later
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
ILurERATE NEGRO ovERDRAWs;
STARTS RUN ON BANK

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, June 1e.-The
CAPITAL City Savings bank, the only
negro bank in Arkansas, went into the
hands of a receiver today.
Because an illiterate negro had over
drawn his account and had his cneck
turned down he started the report that
The hank was insolvent, causing a run.
Liabilities about $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
SYMPATHY Is WASTED
ON ROOSEVELT, HE SAYS

WASHINGTON, June Bon the eve
of his departure for oyster Bay for his
sumner vacation the president was re-
minded that he, perhaps of all men,
had fairly earned a rest, to which he
replied briskly and cheerily:
do not waste any sympathy on me.
1 have enjoyed every minute of my
stay here and my thanks are due to the
American people and not theirs to me
for the opportunity L have had to
serve them. 1 have had perfectly
corking time" ne added with char
acteristic Roosevelt smile and final
handshake.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
PAPER MILLS PLEAD GUILTY
TO VIOLATING SHERMAN ACT

NEW YORK, June 19.-Counsel rep
resenttng all but three or four of the
paper mills included in the member
ship of the Fiber and Manila Paper
Manufacturers association, appeared
before Judge Hough in the United
States circuit court today and pleaded
guilty to indictments charging them
with violation of the Sherman anti
trust act.
Judge Hough, at the close of the
proceedings, said that he would tm-
pose sentence Monday on all the mills
that pleaded guilty.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
MIMIC WAR RESULTS
IN DEATH OF THREE
Members of Ninth Regiment, National
Guard Of New York, Killed In
Explosion, but Experiment
Continues
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, June 1.-two more
deaths in the post hospital at Fort
Wadsworth today brought the casual
ties In the mimic war to three. The
dead are John Walsh, Joseph Harvey
and Joseph Mcdowell all members of
the Ninth regiment, National guard of
New York.
The explosion and death of the vol
unteer artillery men did not halt the
war game. Two futile attempts were
made by the hypothetical battleships to
pass the batteries. Tonight the mimic
war was pronounced over, and tomor-
row the militia men will return to the
city.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
Six Firemen Injured

CHICAGO, June 19.-Six firemen were
injured and property loss estimated at
$50, 900 was caused today in a fire which
partially destroyed 81 four-story brick
building at 177-1S1 Division street occu-
pied by the Commercial Cabinet COM
pany and the American Industrial COM
pany. Six families living in an adjoin-
ing building were driven from their
homes by the fire.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
Carnegie VIII JUDGE

NEW YORK, June 10. Andrew
Carnegie has consented to act as one
of the judges to award the Chester
Pugsley prize offered by the Lake Mo-
honk conference on international ar
bitration for the best essay on inter-
national arbitration by American col
lege students. The other judges who
have also consented to act are w. ].
Bryan former Secretary of State John
w. Foster, Judge George Gray of Del
aware and President Butler of Column
bia university.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
Bartlett Renominated

INDIAN SPRINGS, Ga, June 49,
Charles L. Bartlett, congressman from
the Sixth Georgia district, was nomi-
mated by the district Democratic con-
vention, which met here yesterday. to
succeed himself.
Congressman Bartlett's nomination
was made unanimous.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
Appoints rennesses Man

WASHINGTON, June 19.-The pres
ident today appointed James A. Fowler
of Knoxville, Tenn, TO be assistant at
torney general in place of Edward r.
Sanford. appointed United States
judge for the middle and eastern dis
tricts of Tennessee.
Messrs, Fowler and Sanford are law
mariners.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20

There are not many things, in
the way of articles for sale, of
business propositions, worthy of
your attention EXCEPT
THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN
DEEMED GOOD ENOUGH
TO ADVERTISE.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
JURY RECOMMENDS LIFE
SENTENCE FOR HELM BOYS

STOCKTON, June 19.-At 1885 the jury
which has been trying the Helm brothers Tor
murder came into the court room and after
the usual preliminaries verdict of guilty in
be tn cases was returned with recommenda-
ton of life imprisonment.
The young men sat staring at the judge and
iury and they appeared to be pleased that
they were not sent TO the gallows. The usual
notice for a new trial was made.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
Sinking for Oil Has Begun


SANTA MONICA, June 19.-The sink
ing of the first oil we'll on the new
leases covering 600 acres of the Wolf
skill ranch near here has begun. BY
the terms of the leases there are to be
at least 120 wells, one for every five
acres.
This entire ranch of $500 acres is
thought to be rich in OIL
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
FIRST RAWHIDE BANK AND
WONDER TRUST INSOLVENT

RENO. New, June 1e.-Bank Examiner aoIer
returned from Rawhide this morning and re-
norts that the First Bank of Rawhide and
the Wonder Trust company are both insolVent.
The attorney general Will ask Tor receiver
sor the FIRST Bank of Rawhde and the Won
der Trust company.
The bank examiner states the Bank of Raw
hide is solvent and will soon open again.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION
CAUSES SERIOUS FIRE LOSS

SHELBY. O., June 19.-Spontaneous
combustion probably caused the fire
late last night which destroyed the
mammoth plant of the Shelby Steel
Tube company here. The buildings
wiped out covered several acres.
The loss is now estimated at from
$750,000 to $1,000.000.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
Demand German Protection

ST. PETERSBURG, June 19.-Spe-
cial dispatches received here from Te-
heran say that Persian patriotic So
cieties at Teheran, Taboride, Kasvin
and Ispahan have united in demand
for German. protection against Turkey.
The Turkish invasion of Persia arises
from a question of sovereignty over
Armenian territory.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
Small Bank Fails

PHILADELPHIA, June 19,--The Lin
coin Savings and Trust company, a
small concern of this city, failed to
open it's doors for business today, and
Samuel M. Hyneman, an attorney, was
appointed receiver. The trust company
failed about year ago and resumed
business three months later after reor-
ganiZing.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
Good Impression in Rome

ROME. June 19.-Although it was
fully expected here the nomination of
Secretary Taft at Chicago has produced
a good impression. This is especially
true at the vatican, where Mr.. Taft is
considered as favorably inclined to the
Catholic influence In the Philippines.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
Cincinnati Happy

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 19.--At a
large and enthusiastic meeting OF the
chamber of commerce of this city today
the following telegram was ordered for
warded to Secretary Taft:
1.-The Cincinnati chamber of commerce
by unanimous consent congratulates
you upon your nomination for presi-
dent. AS one of our honorary members
we certainly feel proud to send you this
telegram.
"CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
THOMAS P. EGAN, President"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
LABOR ORGANIZATIONS WANT
ROOSEVELT TO MAKE SPEECH

WASHINGTON, June 19.-Repre-
sentatives of labor organizations of
the District of Columbia today called
at the White House to request the
president to deliver a farewell adj
dress to labor on Labor day, next
September
The president will consider this re-
nueSt
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
WHAT SMITH HAS
IOSTA KNUCKLE?
CLAIMANT OF BIG ESTATE IS
HARD TO FIND
ONE HAS STRAWBERRY MARK ON
HIS LEG
Innocent Reporter Seeking to Notify
Fortunate Ones Of Good Luck
Meets with Re-
buff

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK June 1s.-.An odd search
has been begun to establish a claim by
James M. Smith and Mrs. Anna e. Eldredge.
his sister, both of Los Angeles to a valuable
tract of real estate in the center Of Newark.
N. J.
Records have been searched during the
week by woman who said she represented
the California claimants.
4 A peculiar birthmark figures in the search
as a means of Identifying the Los Angeles
family with the partic Smith, whose
business affairs are now under investigation.
The thumbs Of every member Of the FAM
lily 1t is said have no middle joints which.
according to an investigator now In Now
York. have an appearance never seen else
where than in this branch of the Smith
family This characterization is said to be
the point upon which the claimant will be
established.
In an effort to identify the particu-
lar lucky Smith mentioned in this dis
patch a reporter for The Herald spent
two hours i'm close confinement with the
telephone and city directories. There
are fifty-fohr James Smiths in the 1907
directory. Seventeen OF these are just
James Smith, while thirty-seven have
different letters of the alphabet as IN
itfals for their middle names. Then
there are three James MS in the city
directory, and three in the telephone
books. Some Of the answers received
by the reporter detailed to run down
the Smith who lays claim to part of the
city of Newark, N. j., bordered on the
ludicrous
as your name Smith," asked the
newsgatherer, innocently.
yes"
"Just as a means of identification,
Mr.. Smith, have the members of your
family got thumbs without any joints
IN tharn ~
mo. But have a strawberry mark
on my leg" (Jing! goes the phone)
Are you the Smith that owns most
of Newark, N. j., and has a sister
Anna?'
wat? I own a brewery und got
sister Lima. Himmel! My name ISIS
Schmidt" (JingD
And once more:
Mrs. Smith, Yes (very insinuating-
ly). Has your husband got any joints
in his thumbs?"
SAY, young man, you have the wrong
number; you want East s."
whats that?"
That's the county hospital-and then
ask for the insane ward"
A Mrs. Annie e. Eldridge appears IN
both the telephone and city directories.
She lives on Towne avenue.
But Mrs, Eldridge fails in two par
ticulars of qualifying for the estate In
the east. She has all normal knuckles
in good order and has no brother named
James NJ. Smith.
mo. I am sure there are no Smiths
in our family" said Mrs. Eldridge last
night. land / am equally positive none
of my husbands relatives lacks a
knuckle. I wouldn't mind having the
estate, but I am afraid 1 don't quail
ify."
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
Find Five Indictments

NEW YORK, June 19.-Five indict-
ments were handed TO Justice Golf in
the supreme court today by the special
grand jury which has been investigat-
ing the American Ice company. Sew
eral bench warrants were issued, but
no names were made public.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
MuIai Hafid Defeated

PARIS, June ia dispatch received
here from the French consul at Casa
Blanca says that the Straghna tribes
men have defeated the followers of
Mulai Hafid, the insurgent sultan, in
series of engagements at Morocco City.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
Oreuon Returns

SALEM, Ore, June 19.-Complete,
but unofficial, returns for the nominal
ton of a candidate for United States
senator give H. M. Cake, Republican,
$1,000 and George e. Chamberlain,
Democrat 52,421.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
Sims Prohibition Proclamation

RALEIGH, N. c., June 19.-Gov-
ernor Glenn today. amid imposing GER
emonies, signed the proclamation max
ing prohibition effective in North Caro-
lima January l, 1909.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
Santa Fe Closes Shops

Topeka, Kan, June 19.-Santa Fe
shops over the entire sys-
tenn were this afternoon ordered closed
till June 20. This will affect over 1000
men in Topeka. Scarcity of work is
given as the cause.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
Toxic Gratlfled

TOXIC, June 19.-The nomination of
Secretary Taft for the presidency has
been received everywhere in Toxic with
expressions of qualification because of
the personal popularity of Mr. Taft.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
Store DESTROYED

READING, Pa, June 19.-The large
store of the Stichter Hardware COM
pany in this city was destroyed by fire
early today and several nearby build
ings were damaged. Loss $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
ConqratuIates Sherman

ALBANY, N. Y. June 19.-Governor
Hughes today sent this telegram to
Congressman Sherman:
Jas. S. Sherman, Auditorium-Annex:
my cordial contradictions upon your
nomination.
"CHARLFS 3. HUGHES"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
Declares He Was Held Up

A. NJ Kent a clerk. reported to the police
that he was held up by two men near the
salt Lake station last night and robbed OF SO
and a silver watch. He gave description Of
the robbers to the officers which may lead TO
their capture.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
Line Is Abandoned

BUTTE, June 1.-THE Northern Pa
cific has again abandoned its line be-
tween Drummond and Missouri, Mont,
and is using the short line between
Butte and Pasco Junction, Wash.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
Assert Fire Was IncendIary

The Murray drug store at S2s East Third
str eet was discovered to be on fire at about IL
O'Clock last night but before the flames had
gained Roadway they were extinguished by the
fire department. The fremen allege( that the
blaze was Of incendiary origin.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-20
Nominated for Fifth Term

RALEIGH, N. c., June 19.-The
Fourth district Democrats yesterday
nominated Edward w. Pou for his
fifth term in congress.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-07-31
The Story Of a
BIackberryPatch
AS Told by George A. Abbott in a Word
Picture-Read by Him at the Horticultural
Meeting Last Week..

AS a matter of fact the following poem, which was read by
the author at the Horticultural meeting Wednesday of last week
is self explanatory, but we all know that to write poetry one
must have a muse. The muse" in this case came to Uncle
George Abbott one hot, sultry day, when he was working in his
blackberry patch. It struck him SO hard that he Immediately
threw aside his old grabbing scythe and straight to the house he
went. This is what his pencil said
The Falls City tribune., 1908-07-31
Corn Worth Some Money to Him

j. M. Farmer, who lives near
Peru, has in his cribs for future
sale between 1000 and 5000
bushels of corn from last years
crop. AT the present price of
corn, this amount of grain rep
resents a big sum of money.
Mr.. Farmer manages about $50
acres of rented land and is more
than prospecting. Last fall he
bought 240 acres of unimproved
land in Kimball county, paying
seven dollars an acre for it
Stella Press.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-07-31
SUMMER VACATION TOURS
TO The PACIFIC COAST
TO EASTERN RESORTS

Daily Low excursion rates to
Canada, Michigan, Minnesota
Wisconsin, Massachusetts, and
New York tourist resorts also
Maine, New Hampshire and
Vermont.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-21
SOCIAL NOTES FROM NEWPORT.
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune.

By telegraph to The TrtbuneI
? Nan-n.orf r T. July N.-It was reported In Now
nort TODAY that Isaac e. Emerson OF Baltimore,
vict-comrodore Of the Baltimore Yacht Cluo' VINO
was recently in Newport, had looked WIN IaVol ~
villa Rosa the summer homo OF Mr.. anu MIS-
F. Rollins Morse and that he had leased II for tho
summer. 1t is further SAID tna' ~f'
might purchase the estate for his permanent sum
noer home Mr. and Mrs. Morse are not occupying
their villa this season
Arthur Curtis James, who was tn Newport To-
day. has leased Pinard cottage No 8 for the TO
mainder Of the season. He sailed for New York
during the afternoon on his yacht Aona
The annual meeting Of the Newport Casino ana
the Newport Reading Rooms will take place next
month Ir both cases there are four governors
whose terms OF Office expire this year. ana as
far as known there will be no opposition 10 thelr
reelection H. A. c. Taylor, George Peabody Wet
more George I. Rives and Nathaniel Thayer arc
the retiring Casino members. while at tho Reading
Rooms Pemberton H Powell Bradford Norman.
William r Hunter and ]. Thompson Spencer are
those whose terms expire this year.
Mr. and Mrs. T. Shaw Safe arc expected BACK
from their East Greenwich estate on Wednesday
Mrs. Hermann Oelrichs when she returns from
Europe will open Rose Cliff. her summer villa here
EIbridge T. Gerry and Frederick Cunningham
registered at tho Casino to-day.
Mr. and Mrs r. Livingston Beeckman have opened
the season of dancing and tho evenings OF July
rs and 30 have been taken for other dances.
R. T. Wilson continues to improve In health AZ
the summer home Of his daughter. Mrs. Ogden
Goelet-
and Mrs. Austin Flint. 1r.. have arrived from
New York for q short visit.
Mrs. Robert Goelet and her son, Robert w.
Goelet, have arrived In Newport
Colonel c. L. F. Robinson and Gibson Fahnestook.
1r have returned from New York
The second hunt Of the season will take place
tomorrow afternoon Peter F. Collier. with the
Monmouth County hounds. and hunters from the
summer colony here. will gather at tho One Mile
Corner
Miss Kate Bryce. Mr. and Mrs Charles r. Hoff-
man, Mr.. and. Mrs. oeorgs H. Benjamin. Paul
Rainey, Mr.. ana Mrs. Eugene q. Reynal and Mr.
and Mrs Austin Gray registered at the Newport
Golf Club to-day.
James J. Van Allen has evidently changed his