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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-07-17

1,S49 last year. For the week 10000
bales, against 33,2S7 last week, and
1O,361 last year. Today's receipts at
New Orleans 327 bales, against &C
last year. and at Houston 7SS bales
against 285 last year.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-07-17

Col. w. D. Camp, auditor Of Cher
okee county from its organization, died
at his home in Gaffney last Wednes-
day, aged SO years. Col. Camp was
held in high esteem by the people of
Cherokee county.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-07-17

GREENvILLE MANS PREDIcTIoN.-1n
the Mountain City there Is prophet
in politics, and he is now figuring on
the results of the August primaries.
His figures on the senatorial race are
Interesting, being based on a probable
voting strength of 100000. The To-
cal prophet lines up the candidates In
this wise with the votes they will re-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-07-17
The 4turkrille Gnquirrr.

Entered at the Postoffice in Yorkville
as Mail Matter of the Second Class.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-07-17
PROGRESS OF REGISTRATION.
as follows:

Up to this morning there had been
issued a total Of 55S registration GER
tifcates, divided among the townships
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-14
SAY SUIT WAS FILED
ON FLIMSlEST EXCUSE
Officials Of Land Office Dismiss Con-
test Brought by Joseph Rams
dell Against Well Known
Rancher

In the opinion handed down by Reg
istrar General Frank C. Prescott and
Receiver o. r. w. Robinson of the
United States land office in the case of
Joseph e. Ramsdell, contestant against
William Hartshorn, contestee, assignee or
Eli Hockett, the government officials
said yesterday:
1.-The contestant contended congress
could relieve troubles incident to storms
yet TO come. This office knows no law
or reason for such contention and hopes
there are none"
Eli Hockett made direct entry January
20, 1908, and assigned to Hartshorn Feb
ruary &c, 1903. On January 20, 1907, the
contest was filed, alleging the contestee
had not actually expended 81 per acre
per year for three years, nor $500 in the
aggregate, and has not within four years
reclaimed or made final proof.
The United States land office holds the
contest affidavit is made upon what the
office now regards as the fiimsiest tech
nicality. The entryman assigned prior
to the expiration of the first year. The
contested, long before this contest was
filed. had made actual proofs in excess
of S24O, the required amount, and had
expended in work or cash to the value
of $1495.
The joint opinion of Registrar Prescott
and Receiver Robinson was that the con-
test be dismissed.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-14
BARST0W GIRLS CLOTHES
BURNED FROM HER BODY
Tries to FIJI Coal Oil Lamp While
Wick Is Blazing and Is Fright
fully Injured, but May
Recover

An attempt to fill 4. coal oil lamp while
the wick was burning may cost Sophia
Coss, a pretty Barstow girl, her life.
At present the girl is lying at the Sis
ters' hospital. Los Angeles, in a critical
condition, with some chance for recovery,
though the physicians say that her con-
dition is serious.
The accident happened yesterday fore
noon at Barstow, a small mining town on
the desert, east of Los Angeles. The girl
thoughtlessly held the lighted lamp under
an oil can, when the oil suddenly took
fire, and in an instant her clothing was
in flames
Every stitch of raiment was burned from
her body before help could reach her.
She ran screaming through the house and
into the yard, the swiftness of her flight
tanning the flames and causing her
clothes to burn more quickly.
That she was not burned to death, 1t is
said, was due to the fact that she was
clothed in light fabric, which was con-
sumed so quickly that some parts of her
body were but slightly burned Her
flesh is badly burned, however, and her
face and arms were baked almost to a
crisp. She is a working girl 21 years old,
and has no relatives, so far as known
in California.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-14
HUGE VEGETABLES ON
EXHIBITION AT CHAMBER
Enormous Sweet Potatoes, Averaging
More Than Ten Pounds Each,
Are Added to Big COL
lection

At the chamber of commerce exhibit
is to be seen a layout of vegetables that
seems Munchausen in its size. AS to
quality, Charles Wilson, who has charge
Of that section of the exhibit, declares
these specimens to be as fine as any of
the smaller vegetables.
-Four huge sweet potatoes, grown in one
hill and weighing forty-two pounds, and
each about a foot and half long and
seven inches In diameter, have really a
sweet. delicate flavor, and are not coarse,
as would be expected. Though called
Cuban Queen, they are a Russian va
riety of vegetable, The Nancy Nunns
are smaller, being eight inches long by
five inches in diameter.
The giants among vegetables were
grown near Terminal. in the Coache,ia
valley Just west of the famous Imperial
valley. The artesian well belt extends
through that country.
Huge egg plants and radishes the size
OF young melons are among the repre-
sentatives of that rich country. Cotton
is grown there nd is OF high grade
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-14
-nrnwn hv q. Harnld starr artIst.

a large house. and will not fail to be
an artistic success
s.
The Merry Widow continues on her
triumphant course undisturbed, although
they have made several changes In the
cast since they left New York.
Nine Schumann-Heink spent the holi-
day season resting in her beautiful home
in Singac, N. T., after a tour which
began In October, since which time she
travelled over 1870 miles, visited fifty
two cities in eighteen states and sang in
flfty-six concerts: The noted prima
donna is pre-eminently an American, and
1t were well for the musical life of this
country If those native born manifested
the same devotion to furthering the
works of Americans. Through Nine.
Schumann-Heink enthusiasm Frederic
Converse, the talented Boston composer,
will be given a remarkable hearing in
Hamburg next November, when his can
tata, JOB" will be sung by the St.
Cecilia club of that city. Nine. Schu-
mann-Heink sent the work to this So
ciety after her great success with 1t
at the last Worcester festival, and she
is in receipt of letters stating that lthey
are delighted, and will give it with pleas
ure at the opening concert of their next
season. Nine. Schumann-Heink will sing
the leading part. AS the work is hardly
long enough to fill the evening, the great
contralto will sing an aria for voice and
orchestra by the same composer for
whose talents Nine. Schumann-Heink has
the greatest regard.
-ts-
Music teaching is not all that it is re-
ported. Its millionaires are few. but on
fhe other hand ha or co rel
met that evil fortune indeed must have
been the lot of Francis Fischer Powers,
who, about three months ago, filed his
petition in bankruptcy in New York. His
liabilities were stated to be 4,685, and
his nominal assets $S453, due from ninety
pupils. These figures prove however,
that music teaching Is a profession which
does a credit business Mr.. Powers must
have had some remarkably Illuminating
traits as teacher when he was able to
schedule liabilities of $246S5.
Archibald w. Sessions will give his
fourth organ recital at Christ Episcopal
church January Is at o'clock Henry
s. Williams is the soloist Below is
given the program:
Funeral March and Song of Seraphs
-.................-...... Guilmant
"Salut d'Amour" ......................El gar
Basso-'It Is Enough" (from
"Elijah'D ...................M endelssohn
Offertoire in d fiat. .Salome
Finale in B Cesar ITranck
-
The ladies of Christ Episcopal church
will give an entertainment at Cumnock
hall January IL, to consist of ballads by
Mrs. Robert Wankowski, William Chick,
Miss Richards and Douglas Walker.
Scotch dancing in costume. followed by
dancing for all who wish. Refreshments
will be served.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-14
AID IN RAISING FUNDS
FOR GIFT TO BATTLESHIP
Local Chamber Of Commerce viii AS
sist Committee in Collecting
Money for Handsome Sill
yer Service

Raising funds for the most peaceful
part of the equipment of a warship. the
silver service presented from the state
after which the vessel is named. is not
the easiest task on earth. Raising of
money for the glad hand outfit of one
of the Pacific squadron, the California.
is being agitated by a committee of
prominent Californians appointed by Gov
ernor Gillett. Frank Virgins of the
local chamber of commerce is the Los
Angeles representative of this body. while
Horace Wilson, the secretary, is from
San Francisco. Mr.. Wilson was seen
at the Angelus hotel yesterday after
noon, and said:
Il am here to try to enthuse people
a second time over this project of raising
funds for equipping the California with
silver service. Every warship in the
navy has some such token given her from
the state after which she is named We
should keep up the reputation of our
state for generosity, and as the service
given usually costs anywhere from $3.50
to $4,000 we have no little task ahead of
us. So far we have about a quarter of
the sum desired
1--WE went about raising the money by
circularizing the state last October, send
ing printed matter telling of the needs
of the situation to all commercial bodies
the banks, prominent business men, law
yers, doctors and SO forth. and especially
laying emphasis in our publications
which we sent to the press.
1.-THE greatest need of speed is neces-
sary, as we have the California in COM
mission, ready to do her part to receive
the great fleet under Admiral Evans.
Without her silver service it would make
a somewhat embarrassing position for the
officers on board her when courtesies
are exchanged between the various war
ships gathered here. Everyone who gives
a dollar or more to this purpose will
receive suitable souvenir of the Cali
fornia."
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-14
RAILROAD NEWS

William H. Markham, passenger agent
of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Railroad company, with headquarters at
st. Louis. passed the last two days sight
seeing in Los Angeles. He left last night
over the coast route for San Francisco,
and after visiting the places Of interest
in that city will return to st. Louis.
while the passenger traffic has not
been heavy" said Mr.. Markham, 1--WE are
doing as much business this month as we
did the corresponding month last year.
In fact more people are travelling now
than we expected Our ticket sales show
no decrease. and this is evidence that we
are selling a third more, as last year the
passenger rates were cents a mile and
this year the 2-cent rate is in effect in
many states.
Il expect business to increase during
them few months"
-
John Clark. tourist conductor of the
Burlington route between Boston and
Los Angeles with headquarters in this
city, has returned from hunting trip in
the Santa Maria mountains. He will
leave for the east Wednesday
s.
J. w. Adams. Pacific coast agent for
the MCKEE Plate railroad with head
quarters in San Francisco, who has been
on visit to this city, left last night for
duties.
s.
A. II. Moffitt, travelling passenger agent
of the Erie system, arrived in Los An
geles yesterday and is a visitor on rail-
road row. Mr.. Moffitt is the proud father
of new fine 10-pound boy and is hand
| ing out cigars and furnishing refresh
ments to show his appreciation. He is
now known as Pop Mofiitt.
-
e. w. Gillett traffic manager of the
Las Vegas & Tonopah railroad, returned
yesterday from trip over the line. Mr..
Gillett says business conditions are grad
ually improving and the business men at
Goldfleld expect the mines to be running
in full force in a shor. time.
The transcontinental scrip bureau, Of
which most all of the western railroads
are members, will hold a meeting at Salt
Lake City January 20. The object of the
meeting will be to recons .ruct the rates
in different states.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-14
COUNCIL BUSHES
SEVENTY NEW LA VS.
VRooMAN ORDINANCES ARE PUT
THROUGH
Ten-Minute Record Made by Law
makers and Reading Clerk, In
volvino Fortunes In
Expenditures

The last half hours of yesterdays ses
sion of the city council resulted in more
Vrooman ordinances being passed thar
probably at any time in its history. A
least on no occasion were as many new
ordinances put through In as short a
time.
Seventy ordinances is the remarkable
record for improvements
At 6:20 o'clock some of the councilmen
began to get FESTIVE, some waiting to
adjourn for an evening session and 9TH
ers preferring an extra session Thursday.
Finally Minute Clerk Carroll said:
IF you gentlemen will let me get
through without interruption I will get
you out Of here by $50"
And he did.
Carroll read the titles of the ordinances
as though his life depended on it and the
formality of calling the names of the
councilmen was slurred over.
The work involves hundreds of thou
sands of dollars of Improvement expendi-
lures in all sections of Los Angeles and
will keep thousands of men busy for
months.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-14
FINE LINES OF
PURE FOOD SHOWN
DEPARTMENT STORE HOLDS AN
EXHIBITION
Fifteen Producers Have Displays al
Show, and the Best Goods OBJ
tainabIe Are to Be
Seen

The Broadway department store is firm
in the belief that a large portion of the
passing throng lives but to eat, and in
Support of this conviction has prepared
one OF the largest and most complete
pure food exhibits ever held in this city
and which is now in progress at the
store.
The exhibit is the direct outcome OF the
Mccartney pure food and drug law,
which took effect January l and which
will be followed to the letter by the
Broadway.
Fifteen producers are participating In
the show of delicacies and all have at
tractive display booths representing the
best of the food products that can be
purchased in this city. The firms who
are exhibiting samples are: Heinz Pickle
company, American Olive company, Ar
mour & Co., Upton Tea company, Simon
Levy Pepper company, Defiance Starch
company, Haas, Baruch & Co., Davis
Bread company. DC Angeles Relish COM
pany, California Fruit Canning associa-
ton, Maj. Grays Chuteny, French Peas
and sardnes and several booths Of the
Broadway's special products.
In this display the management Of the
Broadway store aims to present the best
that Is obtainable in the food line and is
making every effort to eliminate all
products from their wares which are be-
low the high standard of the recent law
Several years ago the firm installed a
delicatessen department and were imme-
diately opposed by the food trust for fall
ure to comply with universally accepted
price scales submitted by the combine.
In spite of this hostility the Broadway
department store has increased its gro
Gerry branch under original management
nd al ba afaf Of mr. until the
department represents the firms idea f
the height of perfection in this line.
The stock will at all times be main
tanned with the purpose of offering the
best article at entirely Independent and
low prices.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-14
YOUTHFUL HUNTER SHOT
WHILE CHASING RABBIT

Frank Harvey. a 17-year-old negro liv-
ing at 1925 Hunter street, was taken to
the receiving hospital late yesterday aft
ernoon with several ounces of birdshot
firmly imbeded In his right leg and arm.
Young Harvey. in company with James
Beons and John Wilson, were hunting
along the Salt Lake railroad tracks.
When near Ninth street rabbit ran
across the tracks and Harvey tried to
catch it with his hands. He was unsuc-
cessful. and only succeeded in stopping a
load of birdshot intended for the rabbit.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-14
ANNIVERSARY MASS TO
BE CELEBRATED TODAY

A solemn requiem anniversary mass
will be celebrated this morning at 10
o'clock at the Blessed Sacrament church,
HOLLYWOOD, for the late Archbishop George
montgomery of San Francisco. Frank S.
Montgomery, brother of the archbishop.
is a member of the Hollywood parish.
Rev. e. Molony will be celebrant and a
choir of priests will sing the requiem.
Rev. D. w. j. Murphy, the pastor, will
preside at the organ
preceding the mass the office of the dead
will be chanted by the priests, Rev. ]. j.
clifford and Rev. Edward Lunney, o. f.
NJ presiding.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-14
LOCAL SHRINEPS PRAISED
FOR GENEROUS ACTIONS

Congratulations upon the big hearted
ness and Christmas hospitality of Cali
fornia Shriners -rere received by Motley
IT. Flint from the illustrate potentate
of Lu Lu temple. Ancient Order of
Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine. in Philadel-
phia.
This notable Mason, w. Freeland Ken
drick, received Mr.. Flint's copy of the
report on the Christmas charity work OF
the Los Angeles Shriners ane writes to
the Angeleno with regard to local Shrin-
ers' Santa Claus clarity to poor chill
dren:
ut is just about what one might ex-
pect from you great big-hearted Cali
fornians, and I say, God bless and pros
per you in your good work and good
deeds.''
Mr. Kendrick has been reelected poten-
tate of the Lu Lu templl.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-14
FIND SKELETON OF PRISONER
WHO ESCAPED 40 YEARS AGO

RAWLlNS, Wyo., Jan. 13.-The finding
of human skeleton in tunnel under
one OF the Oldest buildings in Rawlins
cleared the mystery of the fate of Sian
jack" Dave Parker, who escaped from
Sheriff Lemmons Of Carbon county at
this place in 1865.
The legs of the skeleton are in iron
shackles anf by these shackles William
Daley. who led posse that searched
for Parker in 1868. identified the bones
as those of the outlaw of carly territorial
days.
The tunnel in which the skeleton was
found was discovered while workmen
were demolishing the old building Be-
side the skeleton lay double-barreled
squirrel rifle with one barrel above the
other. and a fine globe sight. Old-timers
remember this gun as the property of
Parker
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-14
WILLS SKIN, BONES AND
ORGANS TO HIS FRIENDS

NEW YORK, Jan. 13-Priding himself
on his ideas of utilltarianism, Henry E.
Sullivan has made a will by which he
directs his executors to make use after
his death OF every portion of his body for
which use can be found.
His bones are to be made into buttons,
his skin Is to be tanned for leather and
violin strings are to be made of such por-
tions of his body as lend themselves to
that USE All of these products are to be
given to his particular friend. James
Hayes, who is to distribute the articles
among Sullivan's friends as he sees Mt.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-14
COUNCIL DEFERS ACTION
ON THREE ORDINANCES
Not Ready to Settle Bill Board, City
Hall Janitors and San Pedro
Car Line Franchise
Matters

Action was deferred by the city coun-
ell yesterday on a number of pending
measures.
The new bill Loard regulation ordi-
nance designed to avoid conflict with
the law as recently laid down, goes
over for two weeks to give theNcoun-
cilmen time to study it.
The plan of reducing the expenses of
the custodian of the city hall, which in
wolves the reduction of the janitorial
force, is laid over a week. 1t also
means reductions of some wages.
The San Pedro-South Park franchise
matte also went over a week. This
involves the franchise rights of the
Los Angeles Railway company over a
valuable right of way.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-14
RATES ASKED BY LIGHT
COMPANY CUT DOWN

The Pacific Light and Power company
Yesterday asked the board of supervisors
for SIS a month for emergency service
to be maintained at the county hospital
pending the completion of new plant,
but this figure on 4 suggestion OF Chair
man Patterson was cut down to $40, which
the company accepted after some discus
sion.
The company will also receive $40 for
..,ovins poles and wires in the neigh
borhood of a new building soon to be
erec.ed on the county hospital grounds.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-14
Norway to HulId Railroad

BY ASSOCIATED FTesb
CHRIsTIANA, Jan. lathe Norwegian
storthing was formally opened by King
Haakon today. In the speech from the
throne his majesty referred with satis-
faction to the conclusion of the Nor
wegian integrity treaty and announced
the introduction of various bills. inciud-
ing one for railroad construction, to ex-
tend over a period of twelve years.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-14
oppose Reunion of Blue and Gray

SAVANNAH, Ca, Jan. 1s.-Gen.
stephen d. Lee, commander in chief of
the United Confederate veterans, in an
interview today declared that he was
opposed to the proposed reunion Of the
blue and gray at Washington in 1903.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-14
KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAS
HAVE INSTALLATION
Newly Elected Officials Are Publicly
Indicted Into Office, and Musical
and Literary Program
Is Given

Samson Lodge, No. 14S, Knights OF
Pythias. held a public installation and
entertainment last night
The following program was rendered;
Piano Duet, 1.-THE Attack of the Uhlans'
Miss Reba Cornwall Miss Julia Cornwel
Violin Solo "DsLses Hongaoses" 80. (Brahns)
Miss Edna Douthet
INSTALLATION
Charge to Tat Chancellor Fred I. Richardson
Chancellor Commander. ......... Geo. S. Welcf
Vice Chancellor. ...Joseph C. Whlte
Prelate.. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Ill NJ Gairet'
Master of Work. Fred I. Richardson
Master at Arms. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. 70. Bloom
Keeper Of Records and Seals. w. w, Stockwel
Master of Finance..............C. w. Hammond
Inner Guard....... ~: .Danlel Jones
Cornet Solo, "Thy Sentinel Am T.. (Watson)
Mrs. Geo. S. WEIGH
Recitation ............... "A Modern Sermon
Master Sherman Shumway
Piano Solo. Selection from Mozart
Miss Annie Smith
Song Observation-Disclosures. Selected
Prof. Spiro Marsho
Violin Solo..... Selecteu
Miss Edna Douthet
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-14
Musical Advertisements


Manager OF musical attractions ana the
great Philharmonic course. Singers
and instrumentalists furnished on ap-
piication for church choirs. recitais. rs-
ceptions. clubs. societies and at homss.
Offices-Blanchard hall building, 34s
and s46. Phones; Main 163a dome
1880. FIX 20.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-14

ruIC E1rM mAc npnnIIcrn Epnf rrIIIr
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-14

The ladies of Christ Episcopal church
will give an entertainment at Cumnock
hall January II, to consist of ballads by
Mrs. Robert Wankowski, William Chick,
Miss Richards and Douglas Walker.
Scotch dancing in costume. followed Oy
dancing for all who wish. Refreshments
will be served.