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Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-04
NOTED LOCAL CHARACTER
is LOST ON THE DESERT
Oscar Wilcox, oId-Tlme Stage Driver
and Prospector, Missing, While
His Animals Have Re-
turned Home
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, July 3.-Oscar
Wilcox is lost on the desert, and for
two weeks searching parties have been
out without finding a trace of the I'M
fortunate Two weeks ago he left the
Martin ranch in the vicinity of the Rose
mine with a burro and horse, for a
prospecting trip, and a few days later
the animals returned to the ranch.
Charles Martin and the Lord boys at
once went in search of him, and with
several other experienced trailers have
been increasingly on the hunt.
Today Martin sent a message to
Sheriff Ralphs imploring help, and to-
night the sheriff fitted out several par
ties, which will take to the desert for
a systematic search. Every foot Of ter
ritory for numerous miles about the
Livingston mine will be gone over
carefully, but there appears to be no
hope of finding the missing man alive.
Wilcox is a we'll known stage driver
and prospector. For years he drove the
Box stage, between Rose mine and
Victorville. He is we'll known here,
where his family resides. Besides the
efforts of the sheriff, fraternal organ
izations will take UP the hunt. There
seems every reason to believe that the
missing man persisted of thirst and
heat.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-04
sWARTHMoRE's DILEMMA

To choose between the lady and the
tiger was a mild intellectual exercise
compared with the cruel dilemma that
confronts Swarthmore college, Penn
sylvania. This blameless Quaker in
stitution has been pursuing its quiet
way, giving a good education to some
300 students and incidentally winning
glory on the athletic field. Last year
its football team won six of the eight
intercollegiate matches 1t played, in
Guiding a A to victory over the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania, one of 81 to 0
over Amherst and one of 26 to over
Johns Hopkins. For college with less
than one-tWelfth the number of men
at the University of Pennsylvania (for
Swarthmore is co-educationaD that was
cause for modest pride. And then upon
that scene of peaceful felicity entered
Miss Anna t. Jeanes, a former bene-
factress of the institution, with a will
leaving to the college mines and lands
of a value variously estimated at from
81, 100000 to $3,000,OO0 on condition that
1t should abandon all intercollegiate
athletics. Miss Jeanes had read in the
papers that there were many accidents
in football, and she had seen other OBJ
jectionable features in athletic con-
tests Her scrupulosity may be real
lied from the story told of her that she
had refused, on conscientious grounds,
TO contribute toward the cost OF q new
library building for which Mr.. Carnegie
had offered $4,000 on condition that
the college would raise as much more.
She thought the scheme partook in a
measure of a game of chance.
And now Miss Jeanes is dead and the
trustees of the college are confronted
with the question whether they shall
accept her bequest or stick to athletics.
If they reject the legacy they will en-
joy the most expensive sport in mod
ern academic history. They will have
renowned an opportunity to transform
their college into university, by more
than doubling its resources. The whole
present endowment of Swarthmore is
only 100000. Their are only thirty
members of the faculty and their COM
bined salaries probably do not exceed
$4,000 or 100000 year. The annual in
come of the Jeanes bequest is estimated
at $4,000 And yet to accept the gilt
tering prize would look like selling the
college into bondage. The football
coach is troubled by no mercenary
doubts. He would reject the gift as
unhestitatingly as Chancellor Day Of
Syracuse would refuse a bequest coup
led with the degrading condition that
his university should have nothing
more to do with STANDARD Oil. To ac-
cept It, he says, would ruin the col
iege.--Collier's Weekly.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-04
PASADENA BRIEF NOTES

PASADENA, July BON account of
the absence of Attorney w. s. Wright,
the directors of Tournament Park as
ISOLATION took no action at their meet
ing this morning on the subject of the
Improvement of the park. Mr. Wright
is to report on the legal phases of the
matter, and nothing can be accom-
pIished until he returns next week
A slight earthquake shock was felt
generally in this locality at Asst this
morning.
Advices from Washington state that
ten proposals for federal building sites
here were opened at the treasury de-
partment yesterday. The only site of
fered free IS the corner of Vernon ave-
nue. and Colorado street by Matthew
Slavin The others range from $25, 900
TO $4,000
One thousand large ineandescent
lamps have been received for the new
street lights.
The First Methodist Sunday school
will picnic next Tuesday az AIamitos
bay. There viii be plenty of free at
fractions, and 1t is expected that all
~ecords Tor attendance will be broken.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-04
ESTIMATES INVOLVE
NEW EXPENDITURES
PASADENA FIRE CHIEF ASKS
FOR $4,000
Police Department Wants $4,000, in.
Guiding Allowance for Secret Ser
Vice to Work on ExtermIna-
ton of "5Iind Pigs"


Special 70 the Herald
PASADENA, July 3.-The board Of
police, park and fire commissioners
held an executive session this morning
TO discuss the expense estimates to be
submitted for next years budget. Final
action in the matter viii not be taken
until the regular meeting Monday.
Fire Chief Clifford asks $4,000 for
his department. This is a considerable
advance, but probably will be allowed,
as all the commissioners are agreed
on the necessity of giving the city
adequate fire protection.
Chief of Police H. H. Favour asks
for about $4,000. He wishes six more
men added to the force and an allow
ance Of $1,000 for secret service, mainly
for roofing out the blind pigs" The
W. c. T. u. is backing him in this
request, but he probably will be al
lowed no more than $500.
The library asks for nearly $4,000.
$1,000 of which is to purchase new
books. It has been decided already
that this department shall have sub
stantial increase next year, since it is
growing rapidly and has hitherto never
taken advantage of even the minimum
tax rate which the city charter allows
for its revenues.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-04

and through the Cajon pass to Dag
gett on the desert.
An appeal has been taken by the
school trustees of Upland in the suit
brought by Charles Franldsh of On
tario to prevent the formation of a
high school district in union with On
tario, in spite of the fact that a ma
jority of the voters of the two towns
voted for the same some months ago.
The real basis of the suit is the Chat
fey college trust fund, and Judge Oster
recently decided against the Upland
folks In the suit.
H. o. Whitlock, who was shot by
Joseph Annable last Sunday night in
a quarrel over Mrs. Grace Griffen, is
on the way to recovery. In spite of all
DEMONSTRATIONS of physicians, the OUT
look is now that the injured man will
recover.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-04
RECENT NEWS BRIEFLY TOLD

REDLANDS, July 3.-The call for
the election of a captain for company
@, to succeed G. w. Lehr, resigned, has
been made for July Is. 1t is expected
that Captain e. j. Underwood will be
reelected as captain without opposi-
ton. He was at the head of the COM
pany two years ago and the organiza-
ton prospered greatly under bis leader
ship.
The last rites for C. L. Partridge,
killed in the Santa Fe wreck at Wins
low, Ariz., were held from the home
here and conducted by Rev. George
Robertson of Mentone.
Cecil Roberts, who was injured some
time ago in an auto accident, probably
will lose his leg, the injury being much
more serious than was at first sup
posed.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-04
LAD ENDS LIFE BY
TAKING CARB0LIC ACID
Supposed Dependency Over Love
Affair, Coupled with overwork,
Leads Robert okey Mercer
to Desperate Step
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, July 3.-Robert Okey
Mercer, who resided with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Parker p. Mercer at 9S9
Morton avenue, last night committed
suicide by swallowing a large amount
of carbo1ic acid.
The cause is thought to have been
despondenc.- over love affair, coupled
with overwork and rundown condi-
ton. He left note in his room, but
it only read, ITO all the folks, good by
Rob"
Mercer had for some time been pay
ing attentions to Miss Ethel Doty,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Doty
of 401 South Chester avenue. A few
days ago he is said to have remarked
to some of his business associates that
he guessed it was "all off between
thefn,'' and that he might as well leave
town. His father. however, said today,
II have always thought that they were
the best of friends and have never had
reason to believe anything else"
The young man, who was only 20,
had been occupying two positions ST.
muitaneously, getting insufficient sleep
and eating at irregular hours.
Last night, however, he appeared to
be cheerful and happy. He was writ
ing letter when his brother Otis, who
sleeps in the same room with him,
went to bed. Shortly before IL o'clock
Otis was awakened by groans and at
once smelled the odor of carbolic acid.
He called his father. who, supposing
it an accident, summoned DR.. George
r. Campbell. DR.. A. ]. GRANGE and DIR.
Roscoe C. Olmstead were summoned
later, but all agreed that from the
very first there was no hope. although
every expedient was exhausted. At
80 o'clock he died.
Funeral services will be held Sunday
afternoon at 2:30 from the Lake Ave-
nue. Methodist church. Rev. v. Hunter
Brink, pastor Of the church, will con-
duct the service and interment will
be in Mountain View cemetery. The
coroner has announced that he will
hold no inquest.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-04
RECORDS OF CURRENT EVENTS
Special to The Herald.

SAN BERNADINO. July IA novel
advertising scheme is fathered by
George Loring of Highland. it being
the erection of an immense out-of-
doors amphitheater in the shape of an
arrowhead, the stage to occupy the
shaft. Beneath the stage are to be
quarters fitted up for the mainten-
ance Of permanent exhibit of the re-
sources of San Bernardsno county. The
various commercial organizations of
the county are TO be interested in the
plan.
The Automobile Club OF Southern
California is preparing to extend the
auto signs from this city to the north
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-04
HIGHWAY BOND ELECTION
BEING KEENLY DEBATED
Redondo Voters Greatly Alive to the
Necessity of Securing Definite
Pledges as Regards Its
Own District
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
REDONDO BEACH, July 3.-Consid-
cradle interest is manifest here regard
ing the $3,500,000 highway bond cleo
ton. Until something more substan-
tial than a simple promise as to what
we are to receive In return for the
princely sum this district will be ex-
pected to pay is given the election will
no doubt be bitterly contested.
The report current that the bond
issue has been arranged to make 1t
possible to build a great boulevard
from Los Angeles to San Pedro has
caused voters here TO sit up and take
notice With a definite understanding,
however, that this district will receive
certain specified highway improve
ments the bonds will get a unanimous
vote.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-04
VENICE
Home 4O15
Sunset 1881
VENICE OFFERS IMMENSE
PROGRAM OF AMUSEMENT
Auditorium Will Be Open All Day,
Free Of Charge, and Fight TeIe-
grams Will Be Made Special
Feature
Special to The Herald

Special to The Herald.
gram of events has been arranged for
the entertainment and amusement of
the thousands who will celebrate the
Fourth at Venice. Every hour in the
day is filled with interesting and spec
tacular features. The unique Venice of
America is covered with decorations in
honor of the nations birthday and for
the Eagles carnival, which will close
Sunday night
The auditorium will be open all day,
with vaudeville and orchestra perform
ances. Returns of the Gans-Nelson
fight at San Francisco will be given in
the Auditorium by rounds. Admission
will be free, as in the case of all other
buildings.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-04
San BernardinO News
onice sos Third Street,.
Phones--Homo 1915; Sunset, Rcd I4se.
WHOLE VALLEY GETS
SHARP SHAKING UP
THREE TREM0RS FELT AT SAN
BERNARDIN0
Citizens Generally Aroused from Their
Early Morning SAUNDERS, but
No Special Damage Is
Reported

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO. July 3.-This
valley was this morning at just
o'clock, shaken by a sharp earthquake
lasting several seconds and consisting
of three distinct shocks closely follow
ing each other. People were aroused
from theft early morning slumbers by
the rocking of the earth, but so far as
known no special damage was done
either in the city or elsewhere. Re-
ports from Redlands and other points
indicate that the shocks were equally
severe there. The shocks seemed to
travel from southeast to northwest and
were preceded by a low, rlmbling
sound
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-04
Port Business GROWING Fast

REDONDO BEACH, July 3.-The
first monthly report of c. A. Sheldrick,
custom collector at this port has just
been issued 1t shows imports as fol-
lows: 2.2S7,285 feet lumber, 1887 rail-
road ties. $4,000 barrels oil and 5000, 900
shingles. Exports-515 tons merchan-
disc, $4,000 barrels oil. Arrivals-1415
passengers, 80, 1870 tons merchandise, AZ
steamers, IA schooners. Departures
1887 passengers, 34.749 tons, Al steam
ers and IA schooners.
For the month the custom house rev.
enues were $5S0,00O. The report shows
that June was the largest shipping
month this port has had, and SO far
this month the business exceeds that
of June.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-04
More ollie Watkins Trouble

SAN BERNARDINO, July 3.-An-
other has been added to the long string
of suits that are now Of record involv-
ing the affairs of the late Ollie j. Wat
kins and those allied with him In his
land swindling operations. A decree
has been handed down by Judge Oster
for George and Flora Peters, by which
they will have the right to bring suit
in the justice court at Rialto against
w. H. Powers, to determine the right
of possession of certain furniture in
volved in the suit of A. B. Miller VS..
Mrs. Florence Watkins and Mr.. and
Mrs. Peters. It was this furniture that
recently caused an assault on Miss
Watkins, when she and others were
trying to remove it.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-04
DEMOCRATS PREPARING FOR
ENERGETIC CAMPAIGN WORK
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, July IA call
will be issued in a few days for a meet
ing of the Democratic county central
committee to effect an organization
for the coming campaign. 1t is ex-
pected that r. e. Swing of this city
will be selected chairman, though the
names of D. H. Wixom of this city and
Il. p. Meserve of Redlands are also
heard. T. w. Duckworth of this city
and r. T. Curtis of Mission are in the
race for secretary The Democrats
will make a live campaign this year
and expect to elect all three candidates
for supervisor, thus getting control Of
the board.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-04
Postal ReceIpts SHOW wen
special to The Herald.

speflhI TO Inc Fefald-
LONG BEACH, July 3.-The receipts
of the local postoffice for the year end
ing June 80 were $45. 104SO, an increase
of $1891.99 over those of the year previ-
GUS The month of June this year
showed receipts of s342S.44, which is a
substantial gain over the receipts of
June of last year, and the quarter end
ing June 30 showed an increase over the
business of the corresponding quarter
year ago of $501.42.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-04
The Problem

do you think it is as easy to make a
fortune as It used to be?" asked the am
bilious youth.
Easier" answered Senator Sorghum.
THE problem is to do It in such way
that your friends will continue to speak
to you.''-Washington Star.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-04
BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL
CALL BOND ISSUE ELECTION
sneeiaI to The Herald.

Snecial to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, July 3-The
board of education has decided to call
an election August II for the voting
of bond issue of $4,000 for the cree
ton of an Industrial school in connec-
ton with the city school system, the
present buildings being badly over
crowded. The departments to be gath
cred together in the new building are
now scattered, and the work is carried
on at a great disadvantage.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-04
FIREWORKS CLAIM THEIR
FIRST JUVENILE VICTIM
Boy Anticipates Fourth of July by
Touching of Fireworks and
Probably VIII Lose His
Eyeslght
Special to The Herald

Special to The Herald
SAN BERNARDINo, July 3.-The
first Fourth of July accident here prob
ably will result in loss of eyesight for
6-year-old Miles Lawrence, son of Mr..
and Mrs. A. E. Lawrence. He got hold
can, touched it off with q match, his
face being over the can. The explo-
sion burned his face and head fright
fully. He is entirely blind as yet. and
the physician holds out little hope of
his recovering his sight.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-04
Water Company Incorporated

Special 10 The Herald
REDONDO BEACH, July 3.-The Re-
dondo Water company has been incor-
porated in the sum of 81, 000, 900, with
H. e. Huntington, c. j. Kuhrts. q. II.
Cook. G. G. Ward and Albert Crutcher
as directors.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-04
BRYAN ISSUES ULTIMATUM
AS TO CAMPAIGN PUBLICITY

LINCOLN, Neb., July 3.-Bryan in
a banquet speech said tonight that If
the convention did not incorporate In
the platform specific and plain cam
paign publicity resolution they must
look elsewhere than Nebraska for
candidate
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-04
PRISONER MAKES ESCAPE
BY JUMPING FROM TRAIN
Leaps Through Open Window While
Being Taken to Riverside and
Is Being Chased Through
the Hills
Special to The Herald.

DISCIdI % 1T6 f1tIdIus
REDLANDS, July 3.--Frank Hall,
who was being taken to Riverside by
Constable B. B. de Crevecoeur of BAN
ming, escaped from a Southern Pacific
train near Redlands Junction last
He leaped through an open window, and
the last heard of him he was making
his way through the hills back OF the
Junction, with Constable Hetblack in
pursuit. Hall had been held at Beau
mont some days and had previously
tried to escape, having broken pair
of handouts.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-04
Assaults Newspaper Man

HONOLULU, July S.--Lieutenant
Commander ]. F. Carter, U. S. N, to-
day assaulted ]. C. Moore, a newspa-
per man, at the naval station during
an alteration over newspaper arti-
Gle. Carter was arrested.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-04
One Sure Wav

Church--Don't you believe in any OF
these get-rich-quick schemes?
Gothanl-Oh, yes; there's the position
of receiver of a trust company, for in
stance.-Yonk Statesman.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-04
RAILROAD PLANNING
TO ENLARGE TRACKS
FRESH PASSENGER COACHES
BEING CONSTRUCTED
New Cars of Los AngeIes-Redondc
Line Are Being Built to Run
Sixty-fiVe Miles an
Hour
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
REDONDO BEACH, July s.-The
Los Angeles Redondo railroad is plan
ming to widen it's tracks to standard
gauge. The company's shops here are
now turning out new passenger coaches
of the latest pattern, capable of at
tanning a speed of IS miles an hour.
They are being built exclusively in the
Redondo shops.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-04
Bishop Potter stIII Alive

CoOPERSTOWN, July 3.-Bishop
Potter seemed to hold his own fairly
well during the day. At 6 o'clock to-
night he appeared somewhat stronger
than at the same hour yesterday.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-04

ssCoy would seem to be more appro-
priate appellation for a dainty young
thing in nousseline de Sole" remarked
the Observer of Events and Things,
than for a sturdy Yale fullback."--
Yonkers Statesman.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-12-17
Claus Spreckels. VIM. G. Irwin.
ClauSSprGCk0lS
BANKERS
HONOLULU, H. T..

San Francisco Agents-The Nevada
National Bank of San Francisco.
DRAW EXCHANGE ON
SAN FRANCISCO-The Nevada Ma
tional Bank OF San Francisco.
LONDON-Union Of London & Smiths
Bank, Ltd.
NEW YORK-American Exchange Ma
tional Bank
CHICAGO-Corn Exchange National
Bank
PARIS-Credit Lyonnais.
BERLIN-Dresdner Bank.
HONGKNNG AND YOKOHAMA-The
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation.
NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Bank OF New Zealand, and Bank OF
Australasia.
VICTORIA AND VANCOUVER-Bank
OF British North America.
TRANSACT A GENERAL BANKING
AND EXCHANGE BUSINESS.
Deposits Received, Loans Made on
Approved Security, Commercial and
Travellers Credits Issued. Bills OF tx
change Bough. and Sold.
COLLECTING PROMPTLY AC-
COUNTED FOR.
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mans were to still Saxon England
They have assimilated many of the
ways and ideas of the conquered,
while remaining politically a class
apart, not monopoizing the offices and
honors, but keeping the best for them
selves, and bestowing on the Chinese
such and so many as expediency die
tated.
China is full of racial differences,
surviving from different eras of as
cendancy. There are Mongols who look
back upon the period of the Mongol
dynasty as the golden age of China;
there are Chinese" who insist that
with the passing Of the Mings the
rights of the people expired; there are
Mapchus who regard themselves as
the chosen people," and here and
there may be lingering offshoots or
still earlier days who deem all that
has been accomplished in 1000 years
as nothing compared with the promise
in the great dynasty of Tang, which
went out of being early in the tenth
century of the Christian era.
China is, in truth, composite still
in composition. Picking is by no means
China. The empire is far from being
centralized. Provinces at a distance
feel but little interest In what occurs
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-12-17
CHINA'S COMPOSITE POPULATION

The assertion of Peking dispatch
that the Chinese are discontinued by
the failure of the regent To appoint
more Chinese to Office must read
strangely to those who do not realize
that China is still conquered country
ruled by dynasty which its masses
still regard as alien interlopers. Chi
nese royalty is Manchu and has been
from about the middle of the seven
teenth century, when the warlike,
hardy, fighting men brought into Chi
ma as auXiliaries and allies against
the Tartars made themselves the mas
ters OF the realm and established the
present dynasty.
In the last thousand years three
great dynasties have borne sway in
China-the Mongols, the Mings and
the Manchus. or these the only one
native to the soil was that of the
Mings, the others representing con-
quests. The Mings, who held the
throne for almost three centuries,
stood for the China for the Chinese"
of their era, and their traditions are
still periodically cherished by the
masses, much as the Saxons under
Norman rule fondly recalled the le-
gends of Alfred. Indeed, the Man
chus are to the masses what the Nor
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-12-17
ss YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK
LIMITED.

LIMITED.
Capital paid Up).. Yer $4,000, 90
Reserved Fund. 800. 15,O50, 100000
Special Reserved Fund 1000, 100000
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He has broken all cabinet records by
his long service, and is the only caDi-
net officer to serve through three ad-
ministrations. Secretary Wilson is
proud of his record, but would like to
make it even stronger, and it is his
personal ambition to be reappointed
by Taft, even though it would be with
the understanding that he would resign
in the early part of the administration
That would leave him with a full
twelve year record, and with the fur
Their record of having been appointed
Secretary of Agriculture by four presi-
dents or rather by three Presidents,
for he was given his first appointment
by President Mckinley who chose him
in the first instance. Out of regard fol
Secretary Wilson Mr.. Taft may grant
him this favor, but it is most impro-
bable that Wilson will remain long in
the cabinet after the 4th of next
March. 4AA