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Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07
ONCE WEALTHY MAN NOT
TO BECOME COUNTY CHARGE
Former Business Associates Of First
President of Northwestern Rail-
road viii Provide for His
Future

CHICAGO, June 6.--Men who knew
C. ]. l.. Meyer when he was the
wealthiest citizen Of Fon Du Lac. Wis,
have rallied to his aid, and the old
man will not end his days in poor
house.
The former lumber magnate who on
Wednesday applied to the county
agent at Milwaukee for admission to
the poorhouse is now at Oshkosh, Wis,
the guest of e. p. Sawyer, son of the
late Senator Sawyer and president OF
the Oshkosh Gas Light company. Mr..
Sawyer whose father was at one time
associated In business with Mr.. Meyer,
says the latter shall never go to the
poorhouse.
Mr.. Sawyer has made arrangements
so that Mr.. Meyer may live in COM
fort the rest of his life. Many MIL
waukee men have volunteered to aid
in the care of Mr.. Meyer, among the
first to offer assistance being two
former conductors on the Northwestern
railroad, who remembered hndnesses
shown them by the roads first presi-
dent.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07
BRITISH KING AND QUEEN
ON THEIR WAY TO RUSSIA
Sail on Royal Yacht Victoria and
Albert for Reval--WiII Be
Met by Emperor
Nicholas

PORT VICTORIA, England, June 6.
The royal yacht Victoria and Albert
with King Edward, Queen Alexandra,
Princess Victoria and suite on board
today left for Reval, Russia.
The kings yacht, the Alexandra,
will join the party In the Baltic.
ST. PETERSBURG, June 6.-Em-
peror Nicholas and other members of
the imperial family. accompanied by
a numerous suite, will leave Peterhof
at o'clock tomorrow afternoon for
Reyal to meet and welcome King Ed
ward and Queen Alexandra.
? The Russian imperial yachts, STAN
dard and Polar Star, escorted by the
cruiser Almaze and four torpedo
boats, will arrive at Reval early in
the morning of June 8.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07
RACE WAR FEARS
CAUSE GOVERNOR
TO ORDER TROOPS
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
OKLAHOMA CITY, Ok, June T.
Fears OF a race war over the killing OF
Sheriff G.. w. Garrison by negro des-
perado led Governor Haskell to order
out Company NJ, Oklahoma national
guard, last night. The body of Sheriff
Garrison will be brought here on spe-
cial train at $3.50 in the morning.
Rumors that the negroes are arming
themselves have been rife all evening.
Adjutant General Canton arrived
from Guthrie at o'clock this morning
Sunday to take command of the
militia.
Wounded in three places and believed
to be in nearly a dying condition, ALI
Hunter, slayer of Garrison, is hiding
within few miles of Kingfisher with
five or six posses searching for him.
Deputy Sanders, also shot by Hunter.
may recover.
Reports that several other deputies
have been shot are discredited.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07
DETECTIVE AND
ROBBERS HAVE
FATAL BATTLE
H0LDUP MAN KILLED IN EN-
COUNTER
FOUR HARRlcADE THEMSELVES
IN FARM HOUSE
Three Desperadoes Near Pittsburg
Hold In Check Large Posse Of
Armed Officers and
Citizens
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
PITTSBURG, June ga tragical
sequel to a number of wild western
holdups and robberies in this vicinity
occurred about 10 o'clock this morning
at Elizabeth, near here, when County
Detective John Englart shot and
killed one of four men barricaded In
the farmhouse of John Patterson,
woodchopper, located short distance
from Elizabeth between McKeesport
and Burseilles.
Detective Englart was himself shot
through the wrist and side and Is In
critical condition.
Patterson is under arrest, but the
three companions of the dead man,
armed with rifles and revolvers, are
holding in check a large posse OF Of
ficers and citizens from Elizabeth.
When word was received of the
shooting at the county detective head
quarters an automobile carrying six
officers was started Immediately for
the scene. Upon their arrival 1t is ex-
pected a desperate battle will be
fought The name of the man killed is
said to be John Trevers.
All the rr~- are alleged to be i'm
plicated in the bold holdup and rob-
berry of the Monongahela Consolidated
Coal and Coke companys general store
last Thursday. The robbery was COM
mitted by two men on horseback and
who, after robbing the store, on horse
back galloped through the town, fir
ing revolvers right and left. 1t is in
timated that the men are connected
with a holdup on the Pittsburg street
railway at Boston several weeks ago.
when two masked men at the points
of revolvers robbed eleven passengers
and the crew and escaped.
The men were traced to Patterson's s
house by Englart. Patterson was ar
rested early today, and after taking
him to jail Englart went back to the
house to watch for the others. In the
meantime the four men had reached
the house and were surprised by
Englart. His command to surrender
was met by fusillade of shots.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07
CALIFORNIA TOWN is
NEARLY WIPED OUT
$4,000 IS ESTIMATED DAM
AGE TO PINOLE
Flames Spread Rapidly In Direction
of Powder Works, but Entire
Population Fights Fire
and Checks Ii
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
BERKELEY, June GA $4,000 fire
this afternoon nearly wiped out the
town of Pinole, few miles north of
here. The fire started about 1 o'clock
in the kitchen OF lodging house on
Main street, and famed by strong
wind, the flames were soon beyond
control and swept through the princi-
pal part of the town.
The saloons of ]. Shea and T. Collins,
the Foresters' hall and six other large
buildings were quickly destroyed, along
with the homes of ]. Quinn, w. Golden
and c. Crate.
Practically the entire population
turned out to fight the fire. which was
rapidly spreading In the direction of
the California Powder works, with Its
thousands of pounds OF dangerous ex-
plosives, but half mile away. At
o'clock the flames were checked and a
little later the fire was under control.
No estimate of the insurance could be
obtained.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07
HOTEL GUESTS ALARMED
WHEN SMOKE P0URS IN
Awakened by Changing Of Bells. Men
and Women Hastily Grab Their
Effects and Rush from
Building

NEW YORK, June 6.-Alarmed by
the changing of fire bells and the smoke
which poured into the windows. more
than 100 guests of Hotel Albert, at
Eleventh street and University place.
were routed from their beds early to-
day.
Scantily attired many Of them rushed
down the stairs carrying their cloth
ing, suit cases and trunks, only to be
assured In the Office that the fire was
in a building next door and that there
was no danger.
The blaze, which started in the fac
tory of Carl Feinstein, was extin-
guished with loss of $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07
CLARENCE w. MACkAY WILL
PRESENT MINING SCHOOL

RENO, New, June 6.-Clarence w.
Mackay, his wife and Col. George Har-
vey of New York arrived today.
Mr.. Mackay is here for the purpose
of presenting to the University of Me-
vada the new mining building for the
Mackay School of Mines, costing over
$120,000, and the unveiling of his IA
theirs statue, which cost $4,000.
Elaborate ceremonies will attend the
presentation of the building and the un-
yelling of the statue on Wednesday,
June 8.
Social functions and entertainments
began at the university this afternoon
and will occupy the time of the distin-
guished visitors until Wednesday.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07
SIX OF CRUISERS BRAVE SEAMEN DEAD ANOTHER DYING
TWENTY-THREE MEN
MAY BE KILLED IN
GOLD KING MINES
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SILVERTON, Colo, June 6.-Twenty-
three men are missing and may be dead
In the Gold King mine at Gladstone, as
a result of the fire which destroyed the
mine buildings last night. 1t was dis
covered today that three men were
missing and party of thirty-four went
into the mine to find them. The missing
men were supposed to be on the fifth
level, and when the rescue party
reached the fourth level they met with
bad air and gas. Fourteen of them
managed to reach the surface again,
but twenty were overcome.
Two special trains with 300 men, ac-
companied by doctors and nurses, were
sent to the mine tonight from Silverton,
and late tonight second rescue party
entered the mine.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07
SHOOTS AT FATHER-lN-LAW;
DRIVES FAMILY FROM HOUSE

OAKLAND, June 6.-After firing five
bullets at his father-in-law. Frank
Foster, and being shot at twice in re-
turn, Albert Andrews San Leandro
carpenter, forced his way into the Fos-
ter house. nine miles from Hayward,
drove all members of the family into
rooms on the upper floor, and held the
fort on the lower floor until after p.
m. yesterday.
When a constable arrived Andrews
shot himself with revolver through
the left breast. infiicting a probably
fatal wound.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07
LOCAL

More men injured by explosion of boiler
tube on warship pass away Others near
death.
Man pleads guilty to forgery but refuses
to tell right name. Wishes to save family.
Wreckers try to ditch train on Salt Lake
road.
fight June 26.
Jury acquits DR.. ]. s. Owens of extortion
charge
Much stolen property recovered from rob-
ber gang;
Bigamist Wilde sentenced to seven years
in Jail.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07
Holds Conductor Responsible

SAN FRANCISCO. June GA cor
oners jury has returned verdict of
manslaughter and criminal negligence
against ]. w. Baker, conductor of car
1856 of the Sutter street line, which
in collision last Sunday at Sacra-
mento and Devisadero resulted in the
death of Henry Baer and Isabelle
Hartman. an infant Of 9 months.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07
IndIcts Vallejo Man

SAN FRANCISCO. June s--The fed
eral grand Jury returned an indictment
yesterday against Richard Reese OF
Vallejo, accusing MIN Of presenting d
false claim against the government fol
services alleged TO have been rendered
at the Mare Island navy yard. He was
hold on $500 hail.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07
FIood Conditions Worse

NORMAN, OKLA. June 6.-Flood con-
ditions along the Canadian river, ths
largest and most dangerous stream in
oklahoma, are rapidly becoming worse.
In four hours this evening the river rose
nine feet Residents In the low lands
were forced to move to the hills. Great
damage has been done to crops and
farms.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07
n,,rIinoton Stops Traffic

OMAHA, Neb., June 6.--The Surfing,
ton railroad today announced that al
Pacific coast trains on that system run
ming in connection with the Nortnern
Do cific will be annuIled until further
notice because of washouts in Montana.
The Missouri river at Omaha is three
feet below the danger line and is slowly
rising.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07
THE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity:
Cloudy, unsettled weather Sunday;
possibly light showers; light SOUTH
west winds. Maximum Temperature
yesterday, "a degrees; minimum, 81
degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07
verdiqris Threatening

INDEPENDENCE, Kas., June g.
The Verdigris river rose over ten feet
today and is still rising. 1t VIII preak
flood continues.
Reports from Needesha say the town
is surrounded by water.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07
FOREIGN

Dreyfus incident win be allowed to die
by the government which will not play into
hands of the nationaiists.
King and queen OF England start on their
visit 10 Russia
Mexico appropriates s25ooo.ooo for irri-
cation works
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07
EASTERN

Woodmen head banker begins suit for
$3.50, 900 to recover money lost in defunct
bank.
Four hundred electrical workers strike in
Chicago.
Twenty-three men are missing and may
be dead In mine.
Tornado kills twenty-one in Nebraska and
Kansas.
Floods in Montana are subsiding.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07
TORNADO AND HAIL DESTROY
FARM HOUSES AND CROPS

DURANT, Okla, June "a tornado
which swept over territory twelve
miles west of Durant last night de-
stroyed a dozen farmhouses, and with
a heavy storm of hail which accom-
nanied IL did damage estimated at $l5o,
900. number of persons are reported
injured. none fatally.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07

All graft charges in trolley franchise
cases are continued two weeks.
Town of Pinole nearly wiped out by fire
which does damage estimated at $75.OOo
California promotion committee holds
convention at Santa Cruz
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-07
COAST

lontana are subslding.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-09
STUDYING CONDITIONS.

Tokio. Aug. s.-Mr. Kim Yunsik, nresident of Ihe Prlvy Council in Seoul who arrived il Japan with Prince ito, is quoted by TOklo papers as sSyiDg that the object of his visit Is to ob- serve the progress of the prince i'm perial studies and at the same time to make himself familiar with Japans condition and development.
 He expresses himself in very courte- ous and complimentary terms about thIs country and it's daings in Korea but he disavows all intentions of flat terinE. and he justiftes this claim by speaking very frankly about the tnsur- rection. He las Iittle hope 'hat ;t will be speedily quelled lis main causes, according to his view were. the sud den dlsbanding of the Korean army and the abdication of the emperor Many of the dlsbanded soldiers retain cd possession of their arms when they fled from Seoul. and they thus formed the neucleus for a dangerous party of malcontents.
 MT. Kim is further quoted as saying that while 1t will be distinctly advan- tageous for the Korean sovereign to visit Japan so as to be able to see at first hand evidences of material prog ress and modern civilization, there was as yet no possibility of saying den nitely when the visit would he made As for the ex-emperor. he is now living entirely retired from the world And he takes no part with administrative affairs, so that little would be gained by his visit to Japan. It appears from Mir Rims statements that the emper- gestion caused by the state of his teeth. and he is now Under the care of Dr. Koike. The ex-emperor also Is laid up with a swelling on his feet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-09
ENGAGEMENT EXPECTED.
Reported Love Affair Between Miss
 Mills and Earl of Granard.

 Reported Love Affair Between Miss
 Mills and Earl of Granard.
 New York, Aug. s.-Among the pas sengers who arrived from abroad on the Cunarder Mauretania were Mfr and Mrs. Ogden Mills. Miss Beatrice Mills, Miss Jeanette Mills, and Mrs. Maturin Livingston, mother of Mrs Mills.
 They are returning from a summer spent in England and on the conti- nent MT. and Mrs. Mills bring to America as their guest the Earl of Granard. a soldierly young man of dis tinguished appearance who. is travelling as Colonel Forbes. his famous name.
 1t was declared that an engagement between the Earl and Miss Beatrice might be expected at any time. Mir Mills when asked If his daughter was engaged to the earl of Granard, smiled and said that there was no truth in the report. He announced that Col onel Forbes" was friend of the faTni- ly and would spend few weeks in this country.
 The Earl of Granard owns an estate of 2i.300 acres and his country seat Is Castle Forbes in Longford County. Ireland. He is Lord in waiting to the King and Master of the Horse.
 Miss Beatrice Mills is one of the twin daughters of Mir and Mrs. Mills. She Is a handsome girl, fond of outdoor sports and very young in appearance and manner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-09
Naahvilla-

bcofo by InnInEEs Nashville. -. .. .. .. 100 001 00e--2 Atlanta, OVO oOV VoV--o
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-09
MOBILE POLICEMEN DISMISSED FROM FORCE

A6oh,e. Aug. Especial. )--Lwo po. ,,ean,en D. B Arbo and J. R. Puckses sssra hy order of Mayor Pat J. LspHS, atamissed from the force tonis ns...
 . The men have not reported TOT .,..s!, uasS s,nca the night of July i3, last wne,s a, thov failed to report in Iron ipp''saon hox or their beat An inyessle taaoa .a0ea followed and the men are sald to hsss q. 2 admitted that they were asleep al .ne time they should have sent in tne'r re
 W The dismissal of these men. as vel M as tie suspension of others IS m me with Ihe Mayors announced poley ~ ses 'tA 1t that the members Of me po- llco force do their dutys < .8s.,.s <
 There was a report here fonishs tnss .ssa ,,;,sr who were in the employ CT tne strike breakers in Birmingham Wsre ln this city trying to secure men " .ss to work in the district where ths strike Is on. .o, tbat there were others than those %ho are regularly engaged in securing neip here making any demand Tor s9Ic la12., One report had it that the strike breakers were operating among tne iong-shoremen at Three Mile CreeK Du. i. this does not appear to be borne st 4u. by facts. The long -shoremen in this district are themselves on tookout-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-09

Southern.
 Nashville, 2: Atlanta, 0. Little Rock, 2: Mobile. 1. Birmin ghan1 Mont gomery; rain. Memphis, 1; New Orleans, O..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-09

LanceY and Risinger.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-09
ROOSEVELT TO TIE BOYS
 AND GIRLS OF WASHINGTON

Washington, Aug. s--In connection with the playground development in this cAty. Henry s. Curtis Secretary of the Fairgrounds Association of Amer lea. today made public the following letter written by President Roosevelt to "the boys and girls of Washington"
 Through Dr. Curtis, have learned that many of you are taking an active part in various athletic contests and athletic events in your city. I am glad to see this l believe in work and do not believe In sacrificing work to play; but I most emphatically believe also in play. A boy or girl who has a healthy body will be all the better nt for serious work if the health comes through vigorous sports pursued in an honorable. straightforward manner not only the mind. but the character is benefited.
 '-ro the boys I wish to say a special word. emphatically believe in man. Illness, in courage, in physical address, but I believe. quite as much in good comradesilip and In a spirit of fair play I hope that where ever you enter contest you will do all that Is in you to win and yet that you will remember that it Is far better to fail than to win by unfairness. by any underhand trick cry. Keep in mind that it is only by persistent effort in the face of discour- aEemenf tnat any or us ever oo any thing that is really worth while doing. The fellow who gives up when he Is oncA beaten Is made of mighty poor stun, and if he thus gives up as soon as he Is beaten in sport he does not stand much of a chance of success in the serious conflicts of after life.
 The true spirit. the spirit which wins in after life. is the spirit which lights hard to succeed but which takes defeat with good nature and with the resoiute determination to try again. It is a good beginning for this serious work of after life if on the play grounds you learn how to cooperate with your fellows and to do your best to win while at the same time treating your opponents with fairness and cour- kNRy."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-09
con,nlnint Not FiIed.

Washington. August s.-The formal complaint of the railroad commission against a proposed increase of freight, rates by railroads entering the State was not filed with the Interstate Com merce Commission today as was ex- pected. Senator Culberson, Chairman MayfieId. of the Texas Commission, and Assistant Attorney General Pollard, of Texas. were in conference long time arranging the details of the complaint which probably will be filed Monuay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-09
THE RACES
Results at Saratoga.

X Saratosa. N. Y. Aug s.-Before a crowd of 10000 persons. ]. E. Maddens Sir Martin, admirably ridden, by .Shill- year-olds here today. defeating Wed ding Bells, from the keene stable, after one of the hardest stretch duels seen here this year: Mediant was third.
 Sir Martin demonstrated that he IS the best 2-year-old by his victory sto- day, for he met and defeated the best in the East. The track was heavy from recent rains and the time of the Sara toga Special, six furlongs. was IBIS t-6.
 Medfant took a lead when the barrier was sprung, of one length over the keene entry Wedding Bells, and Msli- sande and Sir Martin was fourth. This order remained unchanged to the stretch, where they swung wide. Shiii- ing, on Sir Martin. immediately took advantage of the opening and rushed his mount up at the furlong pole. Wed ding Bells, who had run out on the turn, began to close with a fine burst of speed on the outside rail. Both colt and nliy were under the hardest Kind to last Wedding Bells was half length before Mediant.
 Steeplechase Jockey Boadwee. who had the mount on Rufus. which fell in the steeplechase, sustained a broken collar bone and suffered concussion of the brain He was removed to the
 First race. six furiongs-Adriuche, (Shreve), 10 to i, second; Torbellino, s7, (McCahey), s to 1. third. Time, 1:1S. Jack Atkins, the Squire, Jeanne D'Arc, Tony Bonero and Edward ran.
 Second race, the Bourwick Steepie- chase handicap: about two miles and a half-Bayonet. l54. (McKinney), even, won; Malacca. 1s2, Davidson). 3 to 1, second; Rufus 30. (Tsoadwee), 3 to 1. third. Time. s:25 2-5 Altar fell. Ru- fus fell, but was remounted by stable boy and finished the race,
 eighth1Moquette. I6s. lNotterj, even, won; Lally. i06. fYorkl, IS 10 1, sec ond Complete, 91 f1dccarey), 10 to 1. third Time. 200. Zipango. ran.
 Fourth race. the Special: six fur longs-Sir Martin. 112. tShilling), 3 to 5. won; Wedding Bells i9, etter), to 2 second; MedIant, 1is, Rccarthy). cite. High Private and Melisande ran Sir Martin and Fayette conplad We'd ding Bells and Melisande coupled.
 Fifth race, gentlemen riders: one mile---Purslane, 146, Cassidy, to 2. won; Antaeus. i37. (Daymon). to 5, second: C1olconda, i26. (E. Tucker). 10 1, third. Time, 1:4S 3-5. Aster dor and Sir Toddington also ran.
 Sixth race. five and a half furlongs-- Gardner. 10i, (McCarthyl, to 5: won. Midshipman Easy, 107. tNotterl: to 1. DanieD. 30 to 1, third. Hme. L1s- Cuff Edge. Donatus. Esohauf9. AlbaTfi, Anna Blue. Green How, Home sRuhs Morise and Belle of the Ball also ran.
 Nothing Better Than Fern's Pack ~o~ ram.. aA~mN
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-09
sroLE sHERIFF,s HoRsE.
r m wver Iv Traced to. Besnerner and
 Arrested.

c. ID. MYGF Is LEHCC0 A@a 0-@~~--~A -
 Arrested.
 Tusealoosa, Ala, Aug. s.--(special.l A fine team of horses was stolen from Sheriff Ed Latham of this eo1n-
 He had carried his team to his farm near Clements, and then gone on 10 Searles. Wednesday afternoon tele' gram was received from Constanle Fat ion of Bessemer saying that man named Carl D. Myer had been arrest ed in that city. and had a pair or horses which were identified by MT Clements of Bessemer as belonging to Mir Latham. The telegram was sent to MT. Latham at Searles who clught the next rain for Bessemer. finding that the statement was correct.
 A warrant was sworn out against Mver and he Is now in the Tuscaloosa county iafI. CaI1 D. Myer claims to bs n native of Tennessee. but with tho charge of grand larceny against him, and the grand jury meeting in a short time. it is readily seen that Myer will moi have an easy time.
 The horses are valued at $4O0. and are among the prettiest around Tus- caioosa being of Kentucky stock
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-09
THREE ARE STRUCK BY
 BOLTS OF LIGHTNING

Mobile, Aug. s.---A Hattiesburg. Miss. special says:
 A rainfall almost amounting to a cloudburst. accompanied by an electrtL cal storm appalling in it's terror pass ed over this city last evening. and sew eral persons were more or less fnJur- ed by bolts of lightning, while much dana ee was done to property The house of E. Nj. Hayneson Bay street was invaded by bolt of lightning which struck Mrs. Haynes. Mrs. H ElIerbe and Miss Inez Haynes. All were made glucanscious but have since recovered.
 The lightning played many remark able .spranlxs in different parts of the city, including the killing of a cat ft q boys hands while the boy himself es- caped with slight stunning
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-09
MADE ILL BY HANGING.
Manning and BreItensteIn Pleaded to
 Be Let Out of Jail.

Memphis. Tenn. Aug S.-(Special)- After having heen complimented by Sheriff Monteverde with reserved space to witness the hanging of Henry Johnson, a negro here at noon today. baseball team, including Jack Manning and Theodore Breitenstein were taken suddenly Ill when the black cap was being placed and rushing frantically to out.
 They were kept in, however. until the execution was over. Both were well enough to don uniforms this af- ternoon.