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Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
SAVANNAH SCHOOL BOARD
MUST BUY BUILDING SITE
Court Grants Writ Of Mandamus to
Compel Trustees to Purchase
Land for Added Educa-
tlonal Facilities

The petition for a writ of mandamus
to compel the board of trustees of the
Savannah school district to acquire
additional ground on which to erect a
new school building was granted by
Judge Wilbur yesterday
The petition was filed by C. G. Steele
after a number of meetings, at which
Sherman citizens had voted down the
proposition to move the old building
to a new site Bonds to the amount OF
$4,000 had been issued for the new
site and building, and when the
trustees, after the proposal to use the
old building was rejected again by the
citizens, tried to continue the work.
The controversy was taken into the
courts.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR IS
TRYING TO DISCOVER HEIR
Daughter of Woman Who Died, LeaV-
ina Valuable Property, Cannot Be
Traced-Husband's Name
Unknown to Official

Information regarding the where
abouts of the daughter of Mrs. Inez
Lee Thurber, who died November g.
is wanted by Frank Bryson, public
administrator.
Mrs. Thurber came to Los Angeles
from New Orleans several years ago
She was in receipt of an annuity
averaging about $3.50 a month, and
when she died at the home Of Mrs. A
Mocker, 917 South Broadway, she left
property consisting of diamonds and
personal effects, the value of which
has not been appraised.
Mrs. Thurber's daughter, Polly, mar
riedn a man many years her senior 9
few years ago, and the couple is
thought to be living near Bakersfield
Mr.. Bryson has been unable to find
any record of the marriage or to learn
the name of the husband.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
MAYOR HARPER BEGINS TO
MAKE LIBEL DEPOSITION
Hearing, Which Was Behind Closed
Doors, is Not Concluded and
Is Continued to Next
Wednesday

Taking Mayor A. C. Harpers depo-
sition to be used in the trial of his
libel suit for 100000 against the Even
ing Express March Is was begun be-
fore Arthur E. Bagley, notary. in the
international Bank building, at $50
o'clock yesterday.
The mayors statements were made
behind closed doors and nothing was
given out regarding them, attorneys
for both sides complying with the stip-
ulation made before Judge Monroe. The
deposition was not completed yester-
day and the hearing will be resumed
Wednesday.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
Gypsy Girl Released

OAKLAND, Nov. 14-Rebekah But
Ter, the gypsy arrested here two days
ago on a charge of having fleeced a
farmer of Yakima, Washington out
of $4,000, was released today. The police,
after telegraphing the authorities
at North Yakima, learned that no war
rant had been issued there for the
woman, and that her arrest in this
city was the result Of spite work.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
Amateur Photographers

The Herald gives So for the
best amateur photograph and
81 for the second best print
each week. See this feature
of the magnificent PICTOR-
IAL MAGAZINE issued with
The Herald each Sunday.
Can you beat the best photo
shown today? If so, send in
your prints. Write your
name, address and title of pic
ture on the back of the print.
No photos will be returned.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
WOMAN WHO WAS ELECTED is
ALLOWED TO KEEP HER HOME

Mrs. Belle Robinson, by a decision of
Judge Conrey yesterday, will be al
lowed to remain in her little home at
San Pedro, from which she was elected
in September by agents of the Salt
Lake railroad.
The company contested the case Wig
orously but Mrs. Robinson proved she
had paid 5000 for the building, which Is
known as the Jack Taylor" house. and
claimed the land on which it stood is
government property. She also asked
for $500 damages, but this was denied
by the court.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
TrIes to Secure Liberty

James Boyd sentenced to ninety
days In the county Jail by Police JUS
tice Selph September 2S, made an effort
to secure his release on habeas corpus
proceedings in Judge James court yes
terday. Argument was continued until
wednesday at'2 o'clock
Boyd was found guilty of wearing
the insignia of the Scottish Rite for
the purpose of obtaining assistance.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
VIII Have Second Trial

Wyatt, charged with robbing w. l..
Sibley, a veteran, in Santa Monica can
yon, August 81 reported a disagree
ment late Friday night and was dis
charged by Judge Jamison. The date
for Wyatt's second trial will be set
Tuesday.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
win Preside for Judge Monroe

will be presided over next week by
Judge Grow of Santa Barbara county
and Judge Monroe will go to Santa
Barbara for his contemporary. The
reason for the change is the disqualifi-
cation of Judge Crow in a case pending
In his court.
, 1908-03-04
tLightjomu'S Mail NQles, 25tA fedruory)

Last evening Captain GARDE and his Off
cers entertained a party of ladies ard gen.
tlemen on board their ship, H.M.S. Lg0T,
TO a dance. Mde. COLD graced the OCCASION,
and Captain HOOP and a few officers of the
US. S. Tacoma were also of the party. The
little ship was most tastefully arranged, and
the evening being fine there was nothing
Wanting to complete the comfort and plea
sure of those who were taken on board.
Captain GARDE, in a most hearty manner
welcomed his guests, and his officers through
out the evening We'd with each other IN their
Gallantry to make their guests happy.
Dancing was spirited, music being furnished
by the ships little band. After supper
CAPTAIN GARDE in q we'll chosen speech sad
how pleased he and his officers were to have
their guests with them and referred to the
pleasant time they themselves had had on
the island, memories Of which they would
take away with them, AMI in that hearty
sailor fashion proposed the health OF his
pttests and of the inhabitants of st. homas.
Consul Rise, in his accustomed fluent and
pleasant manner, responded on behalf OF the
guests, and in wishing the ship a safe and
speedy h~ome-going proposed the health OF
the hosts, which was heartily drunk.
A feature of the evenings entertainment
was the beautiful pyrotechnic display made
from the ships launch a little distance away.
At half past one the ships boats were at
the gangway, and what to one and all was a
truly pleasant time began to fade lnto the
past, but will not be forgotten.
, 1908-03-04

at the Faith Home on Broadway in the pres
ence of about so of their friends. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. T. c. Croker.
The bride was attended by Miss Alice Dunn
formerly of British Guiana, South America,
and the best man was Rev. r. A. Gibson of
Barbados. The ring service was used.
Then a reception and social hour was enjoy
ed. Mrs Armstrong is a graduate of Gin
%cinnatti Bible School of Ohio,and the groom
was formerly employed by an automobile
concern in Auburn, N. Y. The couple will,
for the present, live at the Faith Home. A
feature of the collation. which was served
was large wedding cake, which the bride
cut and distributed to her friends.
I'VE publish the above by request. The
clipping sent us has no date or place named,
but these can no doubt be supplied by the
friends Of the parties. ED. AVIS.
, 1908-03-04
PASSENGER
Christiansted.

Feb. 29th-Viking from St. Thomas
Hr. A. Samson. Miss Florence Behagen, Miss
Evelyn Behagen, Rev. P. Bartels, Hr. hom-
munelege Schade, Fru. Gouvernorlnde Cold
with five children, Miss Erickson, Miss
M0ller and servant.
Feb. 29th-Viking for st. Thomas
Lionel Thomas, James Henry Struer, Mr..
and Mrs. Laurence French and child,
John M. Bremen, Henry 10y, Esther Andrew
with two children.
Feb. 29th-Porto Rico via st. Thomas
John Arthur Frecker.
, 1908-03-04
Translation.


T is hereby brought to public notice that
tho undersigned Governor today will leave
the Danish West India Islands for Europe
and that Government Secretary Limpricht,
X. d., in conformity with the Royal Resolu-
ton Of 18th April 1907 will act as Vice
Governor until further notice.
Government Of the Danish West India
Islands, st. Thomas, the Dist February 1905.
c.. N. L. COLD.
, 1908-03-04
HELwEG LARSEN.
BeRenotOoreIse.

q EFT bekendtgores herved, at Underdom-
NOR i Christiansteds Jurisdiction Il.
BAUMANN i Anledning af Guvernements
Sekretter LIMPRICHTS Funktion som
Viceguvernor indtil videro er konstituefet
som Guvernements Sekret@r.
Guvernements Sekretariatet st. Thomas,
den 21de Februar 1908.
HELWEG LARSEN.
, 1908-03-04
Translation.
Publications

TT is hereby made known that Govern
@ ment has transmitted to the undersign-
ed Sheriff the list OF arrears of taxes for tho
year 1906 with orders to realise the proper
ties on which levy has been effected. pro.
vided the taxes and levy expenses be not
paid before the 18th March &C.
C~hristiansted's Sheriff's Office, st. Croix;
the 9th February 1913.
SEGELCKE.
actg.
, 1908-03-04
Translation.
publication.

is hereby brought to public notice that
Judge for Chrstiansteds Jurisdiction Il.
BAUMANN has been appointed acting
Government Secretary while Govern
ment Secretary LIMPRICHT is acting as
Government secrotarys' Office, St. Thorn
as. the 21st February 1908.
HELWEG LARSEN.
, 1908-03-04
Translation.


IT is hereby made known that Government
has transmitted to the undersigned Sher-
if the list OF arrears Of taxes to the Colonial
Treasury for the year 1906 with orders to
realize the properties on which levy has been
effected, if the taxes aro not paid before the
18th March a.c.
Frederiksted's Sheritt's Office, oath Feb
ruary 1908.
, 1908-03-04
kendtgorels

NET b~ekendtgores herved, at Gouyerne.
- mentet har %tilstillet un,r"tegnede Fo-
ged Fortegnelse over restertnde SKATER for
Aaret 1906 med Ordre at realisere de skate
pligtige E~jendomme, hvor Eksekution er
ankyndt, saafremt Skatterne og Ekseku-
t-ionsgebyrerno like ero betalt linden 15de
Marts forstkommende.
Christiansteds ~Fogedkontor, st. Croix deh
24de Februar 1903.
SEGELCKE.
cSE
, 1908-03-04

HELwEG LARSEN.
, 1908-03-04
Translation.
Publication.

St is hereby made known that Govern
@ ment has established a quarantine of 5
days against arrivals from Barbadoes on ac-
count Of an epidemic Of Yellow Fever pre-
valent there.
Government Secretary's office, St. Croix,
22nd February 1908.
BAUMANN.
dctg
, 1908-03-04
ekendtgorelse

EFT ~bekendtg6res herved at undertognede
Governor idag tiltrnde en- REESE til Eu-
ropa og at Guyernements Sekretmr
LIMPRICHT r. af d. i Overeusstemmelse
med Kgl. Resolution af 12te April 1907
indtil videre vii fungere som Viceguvernor.
Guvernementet for de dansk vestindisko
Der, st. Thomas, den 21de Februar 1908.
G. VI. 7. COLD.
, 1908-03-04
Bekjen dtgjorelse.

NET bekiendtgiores horyed, at Repartition-
en- i Boet efter aid. Planter FRANCIS
MOORE vii blivo f~remlagt en- Session, der
afholdes pau Prokurator STAKEMANNS
Kontor i Christiansted ONSDAGEN DEN
25pE MAKTs b. A III. 2 Erin, hvorefter
Boet forventes %sluttet.
Christiansted, ST Croix, den eide Febru-
al 1908.
A. E. STAKEMANN PIERRE MOORE
Ececnt0reS testament.
, 1908-03-04
WEDDING AT FAITH HOME.

Radcliffe Armstrong and Mss Ina Moore
both natives of the Danish West Indian Is
lands, were united III marriage last evening
, 1908-03-04
CINE AUnS''
Is published Every
Wednesday, Saturday

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FERNS OF SHbscR1ptieo.
6 dollars per annum, payable half-yearly
In advance.
Parties desirOus of withdrawing their
subscription to the "AViS" are re-
CURED to give 3 months notice.
Terms Of Advertising,
approved by Goyernment25th June 1883.
For an advertisement of 8 lines OF under
for 3 insertions
Small Type (Brevier) l to s lines. Sl.oo
Overs lines, per line. ~
large Type, Long Primer, Small
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Over Shines, per line........... 10
For line of the largest type. 10
For one to three subsequent insertions the
!, If amount of these charges will be made.
All advertisements for insertion must be delivered ut
Mis- Office on TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS not later than
ONE O'CLOCK p. IN. The postage on letters to this once
from West End or st. Thomas must be prepaid o no notice
will be taken of them.
Special Contracts may be made with parties who may be
wishful to advertise yearly, half-yearly or quarterly.
no CONTRIBUTORS.-We cannot pay any attention to
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companied by the writer's name, not necessarily for pubhca-
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RRree with the opinions expressed by the writer. we can
not undertake to return nor preserve rejected manu-
scripts. Manuscript matter must be written only OF one
COO ASAAN AAANU neatness and despatch.
, 1908-03-04
ekendtgorelse

m EFT bekendtgores herved, at Gouverne-
IL mentet har etableret Ell 5 Dages ha-
rantnne mod Skibe ankommende fra Barba-
does paa Grund af den der optr@dende guile
Feber.
Observation-Disclosures st. Crolx
den 22de Februar 1905.
BAUMANN.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-05-09
Only 0N| |EE BEST
Honolulu People Give Credit Where
Credit is Due.

People of Honolulu who suffer with
sick kidneys and bad backs want a
kidney remedy that can be depended
upon. The best is Doan's Backache
kidney Pills, a medicine for the kid
neys only, made from pure roots and
herbs, and the only one that is backed
by cures in Honolulu. Here's Honolulu
testimony:
H. S. Swinton, Honolulu, says: 81
was a long sufferer from bacKache,
having been afflicted with it for twelve
years. Taking this as a symptom Of
kidney trouble, and seeing Doan's
Backache Kidney Pills advertised as
being good for complaints such as
mine, 1 procured some of them at the
HOLSTER Drug Co.'s store. I found
upon taking them that they were doing
me good, and was thereby encouraged
TO keep on until now / am cured of the
backache. The merits of DOans Bach
ache Kidney Pills have been strikingly
shown in my case, and recommend
them to other sufferers"
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are
sold by all druggists and storekeepers
at so cents per box (six boxes for $3.50,
or will be mailed on receipt Of price
by the HOLSTER Drug Co., Honolulu.
wholesale agents for the Hawaiian
Islands.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-05-09
NEWSPAPER MANS
EXPERIENCE WITH DIAR-
RHOEA.

Mr. S. G. Mathers. publisher of
Chronicle, Normantown, Queensland.
says: "Chamberlafn's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy completely cur
ed me of chronic dysentery from which
I had suffered for years. I feel conf
dent that this remedy also saved the
life of my infant daughter, who when
teething was severely attacked with
diarrhoea and was given up by the
Doctors For sale by Benson, Smith
G. Co, agents for II. l.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-05-09

law, I suppose you don't keep pup
py biscuits in this benighted village?"
''Oh, yes, sir. In a bag, or eat EN-
ere sir ?'-The Taller.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-05-09
TRADE FOLLOWS
CHRISTIANITY
How American Commerce Is
Benefited by the
Missionaries.

advertiser Correspondence. Copyright
by Frederic j. Haskin.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
GERMANS JEALOUS
 OF COUNT ZEPPELIN

rr;edrich shafen, August 11.-Count z.nne,in. it was said today, Is opposed to a nlan suggested to Emperor VII 1,o n, bv Walter Rathenau, president or +b a German Electric company, and who ia also a director of an airsh1p com many and a member of the Aero ciuo for the organization of a commission .o toke over the funds that everywhere ,r Germany are being subscribed TOT Count Zeppelin's use in carrying out ms exneriments in aerial navigation, ana administer them partly in Count Aep- pelin's behalf. and also to treat them us a national fund from which 10 HaA' appropriations to further other aifshP exneriments. It is not known whether Emperor William has approved tnis plan or that anything will, come or II,
 The counts co-workers aver that nc will vigorously resist any such scnemc of guardianship over the large suhiH already sent him as tributes to ms personality and zeal and Tor use III continuing building airships along ms own lines.
 Besides money, Count Zeppelin mas received gifts of large quantitles or wines. cigars, sweet meats, srocerieS and nectars and a variety or other ar ticles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
MRS. COBB GIVEN
 CORDIAL WELCOME

Detroit, August 11.-Mrs. Tyrus Ray mond Cobb, formerly Miss Charlie Lom- bard of Augusta, Ga., had little more strenuous reception upon her first ap- pearance here than was planned.
 The bride of the champion batter sat Tn the stand yesterday afternoon with his mother watching her husband on the dia- mond for the first time.
 She was not discovered until the fifth inning, when Tyrus smashed out three bagger to left that brought forth all his spectacular speed He looked toward her and the thousands took the cue
 The trim little girl, heavily yelled, was given an ovation.
 Thousands stood In the stands and watched her. When it was all over she found she could not leave the park, for at every exit a mighty throng awaited her.
 The groundkeeper managed to lock the gates, but the mob refused to disperse. carriage was called and the Georgian with his bride, mother and little sister, after a half hour of waiting, managed to escape through a little doorway in the right field fence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
MERIDIAN DENIES
 THE UGLY CHARGES

Jackson, Miss, August n.-Manager Fuller of the Meridian team and Out fielder Anderson, with Umpire Laroque, anneared before President Crowder Satur- day to refute statements circulated to the effect that Meridian had deliberately thrown, Wednesdays game to Vicks- burs. after an understanding with Man ager Blackburn. Fuller and Anderson read the statement in a morning paper, alleging that deal had been made, and that Anderson had declined to be party thereto.
 That Meridian "laid down" during the recent series with vicksburg, and by in- different playing allowed Blackburn 8 team to take the three games, Is the charge made by Umpire Laroque to Pres- ident Crowder of the Cotton States league
 When members of the Meridian team reached Jackson Thursday they freely discussed big chicken supper given them on the previous night by Manager Black- burn of the Vicksburg team, which, in some measure, seems to verify Laroque assertion, for Smiling George" is not In the habit of providing meals for the play CTS of opposing teams, and. so Tar as known, this is the first banquet he mas served this season.
 Laroque is not the only person who mas informed President Crowder that the Me ridian team indulged in very indlnerent playing during the series in Vickspurg. Reports come from other sources or high flies that were dropped in most mys- teriou manner, and bone-head plays that savored very much Of the farcinaL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
CLOSE CONTEST
 IN PENNANT RAGE

Greensboro, N. C., August 11.-The result of today's games between Greensboro and Greenville makes 1t certain that Greensboro will win the championship of the Carolina league of baseball clubs. Greensboro's percentage of games won is .5S0. The club next highest is Greenville. with a percent age of .566 The season ends with to- morrow's games and if Greensboro loses to Greenville the standing Will be Greensboro, .573 Greenville, .57- Within the past three weeks the Greensboro club has gone from fourth place to first.
 Arrangements are now being Haos for next years teams and players are being signed. A few teams VIII sei' their best players to meet expenses oi maintaining this years teamA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Cubs Are Victors,

New York, August 11.-In the expecta- tion of seeing a doubleheader between the Chicago and local National league teams over 5000 baseball enthusiasts passed through the gates before o'clock and fully 5000 more were on the outside, as the management closed the entrance. The limit of a hit into the crowd was two bases. During the third inning a squall struck the grounds and this was followed by a severe thunder and rain storm. The team played through six in- nngs, but in the first half of the seventh Umpire O'Day called the game with the score to in favor of Chicago. Score:
 R.H.E. Chicago . . . . .. ... .0h0 002-4 T 0 New York .. .. .. .. .0O0 OO0-O 2 2 Batteries: Pfeister and Kling; Wiltse and Bresnahan. Time, 1:05. Empires, O'Day and Rigler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
COTTON STATES LEAGUE
One Hit Of Phillips.

Meridian Miss. August 11.-(Special.)- J. Meridian defeated Gulfport-Biloxi in the second game of the series by the score of 3 to 0. Robb and Phillips were the stars of the game. the latter allowing only one hit and retiring the side twice without run when the bases were full and none out. Robb's great hitting and base run ming were sensational. He got three hits out of four times at bat and got thrown out at the plate trying to score from first on a single. Meridian played wretch edly in the field. The score R.H E.. Gulfport- Biloxi .. .....0o0 900 0O0-0 3 Meridian no 010 000-3 10
 Batteries Shultz and Graffius; Phillips and Fuller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
Neek Injured Finger
 PYebentS Double BiU

working his single backstop to death.
 Fans in Birmingham will regret, how ever, that the second game will not be played this afternoon. This game was postponed from the first Birmingham- Atlanta series. Clark was pitching for Birmingham and Johns worked for At lanta. The Baron twirler had all the best of the argument until the end, when the Crackers braced and tied the score.
 This tied game was the nearest that Clark came to winning a fight for Bir- mingham this season. He lost about ten, incidentally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12

Manager Molesworth announced last night that he had decided not to piay a doubleheader this afternoon
 q cannot run the risk of having my second and only remaining catcher in tured." stated he when giving the req son.
 while no arrangements have been made it is very probable that this game will be transferred to Atlanta, and will he n,aved on an off-day next week."
 Meek as is known, is out of the game with a badly splintered finger. Manager Molesworth doesn't see the wisdom in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
Hit for Ford In third inning.

SUMMARY. Two-base hit-H. Smith. Sacrifice hit-Fox. Stolen bases-Becker, Clayton ?, Jordan, Dyer. Struck out-Ford l, F'leharty 1, Johns l. Bases on balls-Ford l, Johns 2. Hit by pitched ball-Ford (Clayton). Passed balls-Raub. Hits approximation Ford 5, in 3 in- nings; Fleharty, in innings. Time of game-1:55 Umpire-Carpenter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
New York A. c. Wins.

New York, August 11.-It was announced todov that the track and field champion ships of the Amateur Athletic union, both senior and junior, for 1sos have been owarded to the New York A. C., for Sep tamber 1s and 1s. Entries will close with the chairman of the championship com uoittse. New York city. on August 2s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
ONE SAFE HIT ON
 PITCHER HARTLEY

New Orleans August n.-New Orleans made it three straight from Little Rock this afternoon. A base on balls, stolen base, Speakers single and Lords error gave Little Rock their only run Bart leys pitching was the feature and so was Nilrs great work at short. Memphis opens here tomorrow. playing a post poned game. Score
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
Pirates capture Game

Philadelphia, August 1.-The latter part of today's game was played in the rain and play was once suspended for nearly half an hour. Sparks held Pitts burg to one hit In seven innings, but in the eighth the latter made four hits and got a base on balls, scoring four men. Score: R.. E.. Pittsburg .....OoO OlO O40-o b U Philadelphia . . . 010 900 000-1 2
 Batteries: Maddox and Gibson Sparks, Moren and Dooin. Time, 1851. Empires, Johnstone and Klem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
postmasters To MeAf.

Washington. August 11.-Acting Post. master General Grandfeld today ieeued
 an order granting postmasters of the - first. second and third classes of VirRi9nf, leaves of absence to attend the n/Icopd annual convention of postma stora z oe ths President class, which is to bo kho1A . . Roanoke, Va. from Septemboc/ m 1e as, inclusive. M