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New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
James

The suspension OF six prominent athletes, hVe
of whom took part IL the Olympic games IN
England last summer and helped win the track
and field championship for this country py the
registration committee OF the Amateur AthIeuc
Union on Monday the one subject OF conVer-
sation in athletic circles yesterday Some were
disposed to crftcise the action Of the committee as
hasty and uncaled for: others were LOUD IN praise
Of the radical measures adopted, on the ground
that there had been altogether too much talk
recently of semi-professionalism and that a warn
ing would not carry proper weight
The men suspended - Melvin w Sheppard
Charles Bacon Harry f Porter. George V. Bon
has Fred C. Bellars and James ]. Lee-wtll have
an opportunity be heard at a hearing before the
national registration COMMITTEES next wednesday
evening at the Astor House At that tune inc
men can answer the charges and put in their de-
fence and IL the latter is acceptable the suspen-
sion will be raised.
James E Sullivan, president of the Amateur
Athletic Union, said yesterday that he had noth-
ing to say at this time about the action OF the reg
tstration committee of the Metropolitan Associa-
ton beyond the fact that the suspended men
would have every chance to clear themselves and
get fair and impartial trial He added that he
might have something to later.
One athlete who was particularly bitter against
what he termed the high handed action Of the
registration committee said:
1T seems strange to that rule Of the Am
ateur Athletic Union should be framed in such a
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
FOIJR GOLFERS SURVTVEI CRESCENT SEVEN WEAK.
Harvard Team Rams Up Big Score
an HocEeu Practice.

The Harvard hockey team played with the Cres-
cent Athletic Club seven in & practice period Of
forty-ive minutes at the st. Nicholas Rink last
night and scored Il goals I for the champions
of the Amateur Hockey League last season
The Crescent players were Eanentably weak and
the Harvard men remarkably strong and fsst for
this time Of the season, and this combination Of
circumstances was responsible for the one-sided
score Stewart the Crescent goal keeper, was IN
able cope with the fast accurate shooting Of the
Harvard forwards. and the goals came thick and
fast
Morgan and Hicks changed places over the game
with ST. Nicholas Monday the former going to
rover while Hicks played centre. Both men played
particularIy we'll Morgan shooting goals and
Hicks l. Gardner, left wing, responsible
for the other two.
Washburn played a strong defensive game at goal
for Harvard, and ORourke the only who
succeeded in getting the puck by him for the Cres
cents long score. The team work of the Crimson
seven was further developed and better sustained
than has been seen at the rink this season.
The lineup follows:
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
FLOOR FALLS, DO HURT
Prisoner on Trial UHhart snd Lynch
ing Threatened.

RaI,;,,ora r,ac % The upper floor OF Easton
Hail. two story frame building at Ellcott ~. ~
twelve miles west OF Baltimore. collapsed aos ~
afternoon at a hearing IN assault charge asAlns- ~
William E4s+Uood a negro About hundrse
men and boys we're carried down, ane wniis 40
one was killed forty persons. including several oH
the most prominent citizens Of the town. ~"
seriously injured A score are badly nn'I
Among the worst sufferers were Wiihan h~H. =
reporter for a Baltimore newspaper. VINO h@o -. -
legs and mis- Jaw broken. besides sustaining oA1'@
painful injuries. Among others who sustAneo ~ =
riols injuries were Colonel W 3 Powell eHttet o~
.aThe FIlicott CITY Tines: Bernard H WaAen-
horst. the Justice conducting the hearing; se@kes
Attorney Martin F Burke, ex-Judge 1onh "
Rogers Of the Maryland Court OF Appeals Sherln
George A Howard of Howard County Depasy
Sheriff James z. Hobbs Johnsie Nlers' seFs1-S
years old injured internally and the towns 'N0
policemen.
The overcrowded condition Of the room vas tne
cause OF the accident. There was no Warnins'
With creaking sound the floor suddenly s3~
way The persons IN the were thrown IN =
struggling mass TO a cement floor twenty fee1 -
low Those on the outside jumped through ~in-
dows to the ground clutched remaining ~
rights TO support themselves
Fire undoubtedly was avertsd by the eooihea0~
edness of one man, who quickly procured
bucket Of water and dashed IL over the burning
Goals =, the stove which was aisloGged when tbs
crash
The work Of extricatng the victims was promptly
begun and the most seriously injured were ssnt 70
hospitals some being brought to Baltimore. wis
those less severely hurt were taken TO tnefr no1c
HAYWOOD the prisoner, was uEhurt EeshhS
against him which ran high when he was srrested
for a murderous attack on Charles E HID. was r.
awakened by the accident, and there vas TAX OF
Ivnching The fact that the entire police force OF
the place had been disabled commented upon
and used as an argument that 1t would be easy TO
rush the jail and hurry HstwOod TO conveniens
tree. Sober counsel prevailed however
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
Close Contests Marx Match Play at
PiRehurst.

Plnehurst n. c, Dec. 2s.-Low medal play scores
and close contests ruled in the match play rounds
of the annual holiday golf tournament here to-
day.
James 9. Parrish jr of Shinnecock Hills; R. B.
SprouIe, of the Royal Portrush Club, Ireland; r
II. Gwaltney, of Esseeola Club Wilmington. N c.
and H. B. Cushman, Of the Winchester Country
Club Massachusetts were the survivors, and they
will in the sem-fnaI round tomorrow
The summary Of play in the first division fol-
lows;
round-J. c. Parrish. tr. shnnecock Hills beat
C. b. Hudson Rochester. Up; DR.. q. J. Mckee, Oak
mont. q L. White. Ridgewood. up and TO play;
Wilbur c. johnson. Brook from h w OrIns-
bee Alpine. Mass. by default R sproule Royal Port
rush ireland. b. Bates St Andrews, New York,
up and TO play; P H Gwaltney, Esseeoa, Whining
ton y. r. B. ParTott, New Bruins
J 8 o play: r. H Hamilton. Wykagyl, beat
c l. Becker, Woodland. up and 10 play; d. b
Cl1shman Winchester. Mass. beat w. l. Hurd, Oak
mont up play; DR.. Frederick Schav1or, Fair
deId County beat Homer Boyer SouthbOro, Mass,
l &C play.
second round-Parrish beat Mckee, up: Sproue beat
Johnson up to playi Gwaltney beat Hamilton.
up and 10 play CuHhlaD beat schaFor up ana Z 10
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
MUSIC RIDE POPULAR.
Standing Room at Premium for
Equestrian F6te.

Standing at a premium at the Christ
mas equestrian fete in the Tfchenor Grand Riding
Academy last night. The programme opened with
a ootllon ride. led by Mrs. J. C Sample and George
Mills, in which twenty-four riders took part
The mounting sketch caused considerable amuse-
rnent 1t consisted of the women dismountng and
the men riding round the ring alone and then as
sisting their partners to mount. The couple max
ing the circuit OF the ring first were declared the
winners. One of the women seemed particularly
awkward and fell from her horse in most un-
gainly fashion. Finally black wig fell off, and it
discovered that the der a
The game of polo between the 1nvincibles and the
Crickeswood club resulted in victory for the In
vincbles. The score to 2. and the Invincibles
played good polo. The made up of Harry
r. Guggenhener, Joseph Holden and Earl Hop
ping Charles DickeI. George Mills and James
Breen played the opposing team.
The Rex Comedy act brought out the clever
Shetland ponies that dance. kneeI, jump hurdles
and DO everything but speak. and the Beagle
hounds that skip the rope and jump hurdles. car
ryfnE on their back q feline acrobat Then came
Jennie, cataIogued the greatest bucking and un-
TidabIe mule in the world Her reputation had pre-
ceded her, and there several volunteers eager
gain fame and fortune in the way Of five dol
lar gold piece which offered by her to
the adventurous rider who could stick her back
Needless 10 say no the money, for Jen-
MES heels IN the air and her head on the
ground most of the time.
The high jumping contest by James
SweigeTt Martin Edwards Wanderer. Wan
derer cleared every jump without mistake, and
the cup offered by the Tichenor-Grand Com
pany to the winner. George Chipchase's Glen Echo
second. The yellow ribbon went TO Martin
Edwards Niger and the white Tom Kenny's
Former
There also a clever exhibition of bareback
riding by the Meers sisters. late with Barnum &
Bailey, and a steeplechase.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
PLANS FOR MIDNIGHT CYCLE RUN.

Amateur cyclists and notoTcyclists are interested
in the New Years midnight run OF the Associated
Cycling Clubs of New York In order TO prohibit
any possibility OF unfair pacing en- route to Yon-
kers and Tarrytown, the committee in charge has
arranged with six well known automobilists for the
use of their cars which will be distributed on the
various routes The will take care Of
any rider unfortunate enough TO break down or
suffer tire trouble in consequence OF the frozen
roads.
WbaeInen will start at 12:u a. m. and motor
cyclists at 1871 g. m, January 1, from Columbus
Circle for Yonkers and Tarrytown respectively
The committee headquarters are at No 10 West Goth
street.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
WEALTHY NAN A SUICIDE.
Wfe's Home Burned Under SgS-
DiciOHs Circumstances.

st. Louis Dec 29.-David F. 5IaIoney. wealthy
and prominent business man. and OF million
aire. killed himself the home OF relative hers
to-day Mr. Sfaloney was out bonds com
piaint OF disturbing the peace Of his wife. sworn
to by his father-in-law, F. Nfeson, a real estate
dealer.
He had been living with the relative since sun
day, when their suburban home, present to his
wife from her father. was destroyed by fire under
suspicious circumstances It was while viewing the
ruins of the place that Mr. MaIoney arrested
on his father-in-law's ornplaint.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
KELLEY AFTER BOSTON PRESIDENT

Cincinnati. Dec. 2e-Joe Kelley who managed the
Boston National League baseball team last season
has appealed to the National Commission for a
decision the legality of his two-year contract
with Boston he asks that President Dovey of The
Boston club be forced to live to the letter the
contract and be held responsible for the salary Of
$500 named in the document for the year 1903
Kelley has been deposed manager of the Boston
team. and Frank Bowerman has been appointed to
succeed him
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
TIMELY AUTO TOPICS
FIRST RUN OF NEW YEAR
Thirty-t1oo Entries for Quaker City
Motor Club Contest.

Thirty-two entries have been received for the
New Years Day OF the Quaker City Motor
Club, from Philadelphia TO Wilkes-Barre and re-
turn Entries for the closed Monday
Twenty-four cara have been named for the Glass
A contest, the prize in which is the Macdonald and
Campbell cup, to be won outright In Class B,
for trophy donated by the club, and open to run
abouts or tourabouts. eight have been named.
The first Will be sent away at o'clock in the
morning A car carrying confetti will leave Phila-
dephia at earlier hour. The cars will be started
ct minute intervals Twenty miles an hour
will be the schedule maintained throughout, weather
conditions Notwithstanding, and the participants
preparing for an endurance run in fact, as
well IN
number of officials of the Quaker City Motor
Club returned yesterday from trip over the
course and pronounced the roads in good condition.
considering the time Of year. There was deep
snow in places. however, that made 1t difficult to
keep up with the time schedule mapped out
Word comes from Florida that the eighteen miles
of road between Jacksonville and the Atlantic
Florida as far as Jacksonville is concerned, fine
automobile drive to a splendid beach, which is
nearly forty miles long. and which be utilized
at low tide good boulevard.
1t Is said that corporation in Providence will
soon begin work on the Naragansett Park track
for an automobile, course to cost $4,000. 1t Is
said further that 5000 has already been spent tor
cement, which will be used on the mile circuit
and the banking of the turns.
. The work OF preparing the Grand Central Palace
for the automobile show. which will open to-Tnor-
row night, had progressed so rapidly yesterday
that possible to place many of the cars that
Will be exhibition.
Besides the cars. many large boxes filed with
accessories arrived at the building during the day
The carpenters busy last evening putting up
the booths in the balconies where the accessories
Will be shown and by this morning this part OF
the work is expected to be finished
Alfred Reeves, general manager OF the American
Motor Car Manufacturers Association, under the
auspices of which the show will be held. and who
already has made his headquarters at the Palace.
was one OF the busiest men In the big building
yesterday. There more than a hundred and
one details connected with the show that required
his attention. He made it his business to look
after a score or more of letters that came to him
during the day from well known automobilists
asking for tickets to the private exhibition that
will take place tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
OUTLOOK BAD FOR NAVY ROWING

lBy Telegraph TO The Trbunel
Annapolis, Dec. 29.-The Naval Academy Is r nj
likely have extensive rowing schedule next
season. Columbia and Syracuse being the only
probable opponents
Neither Harvard Cornell could be induced 70
row on the Severn in 1903 and Georgetown viii
not have crew Yale and the University OF Penn
sylvania stopped their trips to Annapolis several
seasons back
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
BOYS TO HAVE AERO SHOW.

An exhibition Of aeroplanes and dirig1bes n1ade
by the boy aeronauts of the Junior Aero Club OF
America Will be Of the features Of the New
Years day exhibition OF the boys branch OF the
West Side Young Mems Christian Association
Aeroplanes tetrahedraI kites. monoplanes. tbs
Phpps-Langley keel kite. the Morris aeropiane and
many other soaring craft made by the Boys viii
be on show.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
NAY OPEN TICKET CASE.
Ban Johnson Not Satisfied 7cith Re
port Of Commission.

Chicago. Dec. 29.-President Ban E johnson Of
the American League OF Baseball Clubs announced
Yesterday that he would make effort to have
the decison of the national commission on the al
legged ticket scalping in Chicago during the world s
championship series reconsidered
Mr.. johnson declared that the decision given out
vas not the decision 10 which he had agreed to sign
his name There was no evidence In the decision
he said to show conclusvely how or where scalp
ers obtained tickets
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
HOCKEY PLAYERS COMING.

Captain Joe EverIeigh. Of the Montreal Amateur
Athletic Association. with enough hockey players
to make up two full teams. viii arrive here to
morrow begin practice for the international gaTs
with the St. Nicholas Hockey Club team at the St
Nicholas Rink Saturday night From all ec-
counts the team is OF the fastest and strongest
ever organized in Canada and is looked on as tbs
proba bic winner Of the Canadian championship
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
mATTY DEFEATED AT BILLIARDS.

Charles Atherton. the Western Association
1aver took the lead the baseball billiard to1r-
nannent by defeating Mathewson at McGraws
t,uiar5 Academy yesterday by the score OF 100 to
20 Atherton played consistent Billiards and has
ligb runs OF I3 II and TO-
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
ATTELL TOO MUCH FOR mAckAY

New Orleans. Dec. 29-Abe AtteH retained the
featherweight championship by knocking Biz
Msckay in the eighth round tonight befora the
West Side Athletic Club.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
ErrzsIMMoNs CHALLENGES JOHNSON.

SYDNEY. n s. W. Dec 29.-Bob Fitzsimmons.
former heavyweight champion OF the world. and
Jack C'aTwin') Sullivan have challenged Jack John
son the conquerOr OF Tommy Burns. for hghs
for the heavyweight title
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
CORNELL BEATEN AT BASKETBALL

The Orange Young Mems Christian Association
team defeated the Cornell basketball five In a fast
and exciting game the formers court last night
nv the score Of 81 to 49, The team work of the New
Jersey players proved too much for the coIlegians
In the second half
The lineup follows:
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
CHRISTMAS RIDE AT DURLANp,s

The annual Christmas masquerade ride will he
hela tonight al the Durland Riding Academy ana
an interesting programme has bean arranged.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30

Goals from heId-Orange Hand (5 Cd PoelIsr
roS Cole a. Cornell; Twaddell a.. Heath o. Win
fOul-OTange: (3). Cornell.
BIRD O. Referse-Fisher, Columbia Time Of halves
Twenty minutes each
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30

Goals-Morgan 90. Hicks a., Gardner (2).
O'Rourke Referee-Burt Mckenzie Crescent Athletic
Club.
The Harvard team Will take the ice against the
New York Athletic Club seven for practice period
this evening at 7:15 o'clock.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
THIRD BOARD-sICILIAN

three
ch. XXX R-K ch. XXX; Kt tB %
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-30

FOR SUMMERS OR ROOMS OF FULLY
furnished cottage; good location; trees lawn.
flowers. references. 42a N. Grand. Broadway
2261. o-zo-s
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-30

s1.75 A WEEK; NEWLY FURNISHED,
pleasant room; bath and electricity; close
in. 124 EAST 10TH ST.. phone Nam
1859. o-So-S
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-30
LEGAL NOTICE

OWING TO SALE OF GROCERY STORE OF
William Kipling at 11o1 Santa Fe street.
Saturday. June "a. to John +. Hager. ali bills
against william Kipling must be presented
at First National bank by Friday, p. m.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-30
MILLINERY


Closing out sale all trimmed hats.
fancy feathers and flowers below cost;
trimming so cents. s21 o. 7. JOHNSON
bldg. 4th and Broadway. Sd floor. 6-24-se
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-30

FOR RENT
Rooms-Furnishsd

FOR RENT-TWo-RooM SUNNY HOUSE,
keeping suite, front rooms; all conven-
fences; strictly modern; S1s month F2b4s.
4s4 S. FIGUEROA 81. b-lo-x
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-30

TO LEr-TWo NICE FRONT ROOMS. FUR
nished for housekeeping. on second hoor, SIS
Phone F49s9; Main 29Ss. sis ). GRAND.
b-1S-x
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-30

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
(coeducationaD. Colleges liberal arts. medi-
cine dentistry, law, theology, pharmacy
music fine arts. oratory and a preparatory
school. High standards In scholarship ana
morals. Expenses moderate. Send for cata-
logue Address PRESIDENT BOVARDs
University. Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-30

re LET-t7, s12 AND SIS HoUsDKEEP-
ine or not: large yard and porch; walk
ing distance. S47 9. HOPE. F1b44.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-30

FOR RENT-A NEAT AND HOME LIKE
houseke eeping suite; close In; rent sal. Phone
Broadway 1916 40 N. BUNKER HILL.
s-iD-x
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-30
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS

SEE WEST COAST BUILDING co. FOR
low prices; cash or installments. PlanF
free. $40 BUMTLLER BLDG. tRefer'
snces>. F4sss. Main Aaos. s-ls-am
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-30

FOR RENT-A NICE SINGLE ROOM OR A
suite of housekeeping rooms; close In; every
eonvenience; low rent 722 MAPLE AVE:
6-10-x
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-30

TO LET--s1sM w. SIXTH: MODERN FUR
niahed rooms bath and running water;
summer rates BROADWAY 27Sl.
k-10-x
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cEssPooLs

CLEANED oUT--NE CLEAN THEM OUT
cheaper than other company. Send experience.
ed men; use best disinfeetant IMPERIAL
PUMPING CO.. 1871 w. 2oth; Home 2se@c;
West 5ssa t-a-x'
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-30

LONDON TRUss CO TRUSS FITTING sPE-
cialists; elastic hosiery. etc. 2ok W. FIFTH
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-30

FOR sAIE-ANGELENo HEIGHTS. FIVE
room modern cottage. $500 cash. $50
month. including interest Price s23Oo;
lot sox1Ts feet. 1247 INNEs AVE and
Sunset boulevard 6-2S-S
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-30
rRuNks

TRUNKS
Low rent low prices Sample line
trunks, suit cases. travelling bags. ladies'
alligator and walrus hand bags. coin
purses and wallets SAMPLE TRUNK
STORE. ais w Seventh s-l6-l4
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-30
ron RENT
Rooms--surnished

rWo LARGE FRONT ROOMS. FURNISHED,
close in; elegant yard and porch; for light
housekeeping; rent reasonable to the right
parties See me after o'clock. MRS. Il.
cORENSoN s25 Sunset blvd. Phone Broad
way 1861 o-zS-1
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-30

MONEY MADE DAILY. AND HERALD
want ads help to mako H. Let your wants
become known through Herald want ada
Herald want ads destroy wants s-ls-x
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-30

WE SHIF HOUSEHOLD GOODS 10
own cars at greatly reduced rates.
Call on US or write for particulars.
BEKINS VAN AND STORAGE CO.
1l0 South Broadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-30

A DANDY LITTLE FIvE-ACRE RANCH
near San Gabriel at q bargain. Fine water
rights rich sandy lcam See me Monday II
you want something good 7S4 SECURITY
RING 6-2S-S
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-30
TAILoRs
ATToRNEYs-AT-LAw

MARRIAGE AND PROBATE LAWS; NO
fees without success. e. P. MOREY, k2l
Stimson, Third and Spring. Phone s71s. Open
evenings. o~i =
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-30
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS VEHICLES

AUTOMOBILE DINNERS = RIDING PAR
ties can get meals family style; arrange by
phone. WOODS HOTEL. Brand boulevard
and Fourth st, Glendale. Cal. 6-so-w
WANTED-To TRADE. DESIRABLE PROP
erty for 7-passenser Pierce. Winton or
Thomas machine. See JAMES IRVINE. $50
p. q. bldg 6-l1-x
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-30

FOR RENT-2ss N. FLOWER ST.. II ROOMS.
baths; four apartments; some furniture;
summer rates. OWNER. lo4 o. 7. johnson
bldg. A76ss. e-so-w
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-30
Government Lanos

GOVERNMENT LAND IN SOUTHERN
Californian inexhanstihle supply of water
for irxigntiens no risk, no pioneering, no
experiment. AIS Cspp bldg. ans .
BROADWAY. s-i3-x
HAVE SOME FINE LAND OPEN FOR LocA-
tlon. Homestead and desert artesian water.
near railroad: land In forest reserves sos
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Phone
Asess GLARS
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-30
FOR RENT
Houses

SIC. .5o-IN NEW YORK VALLEY. LOG LIN
coin street, near 54th avenue; one block from
line. new house. rooms: pantry and
bath. free water. Home PHONE Cs1ss.
6-S0-1
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-30

FOR RENT-TWO FURNISHED SUNNY
rooms, southern exposure; H.60 and 81; close
in; walking distance. bab sANTEE 81. kls-x
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-30

FOR sAI4E-s-RooM HOUSE $50 DOWN
and $40 month. 1870 EAST sOTH ST..
watts local car 2sth. block east. Lot 20
xfs4 e-28-3
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-30
BICYCLES

NEW PENSION LAW, ACT APRIL 10. 1905
widows OF Civil war. married before June H.
1890, entitled to sl2 per month regardless OF
5-8-x
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-30
Country Property

FOR sALE-CoUNTRY PROPERTY
Only s2oe relinouishment to 1se acres
rne level valley land. partly cleared: Los
Angeles county. eight miies from railway:
deep rich soil not alksl or stones: plenty
xood water. This Is q pickup: owner
needs the money. Call 1o7 8. BROAD
WAY. room s1% Home As72s. Bdway.
srTr 6-2s-3
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-30
City Lets arid Lands

yoR sALE-wE HAVE A s-ACRE RANCH. g.
room modern cottage. barn. u mile from
bank In f0othil town. 10 miles from Los
Angeles. for $1,000 less than real value. on
account OF death. must sell II. E. KNAPP
a CO., 4os Chamber OF Commerce bldg.
Phone Alssa. e-so-1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-26
GALVESTON FLOOD WAIF FOUND
Mother Identifies Son She Had Sup
posed Was Drowned.

GALVESTON. Tex, March 26.-Mrs.
Margaret Reynolds of Shreveport has re-
covered her twelve-year-old son Charles
whom she mourned for more than seven
years as dead At the time of the Gal
weston flood in September. 1900, the fam
lily lived here and their home was de-
stroyed. The mother and her four-year-
old son were swept from a raft. The
mother was rescued, but the child was
swept away on the crest of the flood and
was believed to have persisted DIigent
search among the hundreds of dead bodies
Of children was made. but none could he
identified as Charles
few days ago the mother heard of a
boy travelling with gypsy band who sa id
his parents had been drowned in the
Galveston flood She Travelled overland
for two days and overlook the band in
western Louisiana and identified her son
by brthmarks. Eight years had elapsed
and he did not know his mother The
child had been carried nearly fifty miles
by the storm. and deposited on a farm
on the mainland, and was sent to an
asylum.
He was given to a family in Missouri
to adopt. but six months ago ran away
from home and joined the gypsy band
He came south and passed within a mile
of where his mother was.