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Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-03
RULERS
RISK LIVES TO
HELP SUBJECTS
NOBLE WORK DONE BY KING
AND QUEEN
LATTER INJURED IN CRUSH DUR.
ING A PANIC
Reports Indicate TembIors Did Much
Damage in Lipari-VoIcano Active,
Intense Suffering Continues
Among Refugees

DOME, Jan. 2.-The great danger
u, which the king and queen of ItaIv
are facing in their noble efforts
among the stricken people Of Sicily
ana the south was brought home to
the people today when word was re-
cGelVed here that Queen Helena had
been injured. -ie'A
Fortunately her injuries were not Sc
we're, put it is realized that anv mo-
ment another calamity might hannen
llnLVolVlng "a the serious injury or even
the death of their majesties.
NoC one among the reScuers has
SHOWN more self-sacrifice than King
victor Emmanuel, and the queen, too.
mas taxed her health and strength to
oLe utmost IN giving relief and assist
ance TO the injured. Anxiety for the
soVerelgns is increasing in Rome.
apart from the great strain which
thelr maJestleS are unquestionablv nm
uergolng there is danger of earthquake
shocks, which do not seem to have
ceased from walls that have not vet
peen leVeled; from great pitfalls in fbe
broken streets and from disease
Inc injuries suffered by the queen
resulted from a panic among the
patlents III one of the improvised hos
pltaIS at MeSsina, when the trembIino
OF the earth and the rumbling noise in
dicated another movement of the earth
Inc queen was caught in the rush
OF patients, who, panic stricken, were
seeking safety in the open.
Panic Soon QueIIed
The panic was soon queIled, how
ever, and the queens injuries, which
proved to be little more than con-
tusions, were attended to.
Dispatches received from all the
L1pari islands state that the effects
of the earthquake were very heavy
there and a panic ensued.
The cOnvicts, of whom a large num-
Der are imprisoned there, attempted a
rising, but were suppressed.
The Stromboli volcano showed great
activity. The damage, however, was
not serious and no one was injured,
but the people are camping in the open
air, fearing that further shocks may
come and overthrow their homes.
The duke of Genoa will leave Naples
tomorrow for Messina. He said today
power to the work of rescue going on
in Sicily and would put himself at the
disposal of the government.
The duke will either command the
Italian fleet now in those waters or
will work as a private individual, not
having other ambition than to join
with sailors, among whom he has
passed his life in helping his brothers
in the south.
Nunzfo Nasi, the former minister Of
justice, involved in the late scandal
connected with public funds, has joined
the rescuing parties at Messina.
He was accompanied by six doctors,
several nurses and a number of stu
dents~ and citizens of Trapani.
Even the presence of Nasi, who is
the idol of Sicilians, did not serve to
infuse life into the depressed popula-
ton
1t is stated Pope Plus x has decided
to send an appeal to the Catholic bish-
ops throughout the world, to obtain
subscriptions to the earthquake fund,
He will place particular dependence
on the generosity of Americans, Eng
lish and Irish.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-03
Arrest AIIeoed Murderer

NEW YORK, Jan. 2.-When the
steamer Lusitania reached her pier
from Liverpool today detectives arrest
ed man travelling as Q. Sands, who is
suspected of being Otto Slater, charged
with murder in Glasgow, Scotland. The
victim was Miss Marian Gilchrist, who
was wealthy. The police say they
found on his person a brooch that an
swers to the description of diamond
ornament that Miss Gilchrist was
known to be wearing at the time of her
death. A woman accompanying the
prisoner, and registered at Mrs
Sands" also was arrested.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-03
COUNCILLOR
SUMMARILY
DISMISSED
ROYAL EDICT GUSTS NOTED
CHINESE PREMIER
NATIONS STARTLED BY ACTION
OF EMPEROR
One of the Greatest Reformers and
Most Powerful of Oriental Off
Gals Suddenly Discharged
"for rheumatism"
n EKING, Jan. 2.-An edict issued to-

N EKING, Jan. 2.-An edict issued to-
day dismisses from office Yuar
Shat Kai, grand councillor and
commander-in-chi >of the forces. The
reason given for the action is that he
has rheumatism of the legs.
The edict orders Yuan Shat Kai tC
vacate all his offices and to return tC
his home, adding:
"Our clemency toward you is mani
fest
A second edict appoints Ma Tung
comptroller of customs and exchange
grand councillor, presumably in Yuar
Shat Kai's place.
The members Of the diplomatic corps
at Peking are well-nigh thunderstruck
at the sudden dismissal of Yuan Sha-
Kai. The step is believed to be the
outcome of a Manchu plot and there
are indications that the japanese rep
resentatives alone had any inkllng OF
what was on foot.
Two hours after the foreign ministers
became cognizant of the dismissal OF
Yuan Shat Kai, the American, Ger
man and British ministers were III
conference at the British embassy.
1t will be impossible to learn to-
night what course the powers will take
in this surprising action.
The home governments will act only
after an interchange of ideas, but there
is reason to believe tonight that Prince
Ching. president of the board of for
eign affairs, will be waited upon to-
row by a strong diplomatic commission
such as the British, German and Amer
lean representatives here.
New Prestige Vanishes
There is nothing to indicate that the
dismissal of Yuan Shat Kai means dan
ger to foreigners, but the good name OF
China's management following the de-
mise of the emperor and the doWager
empress and the appointment of q sue
cessor has been swept away by this
vindictive act, which will astonish and
arouse the outside worold, cripple
China's credit and prevent the with
drawal of foreign troops probably for
five years.
Yuan Shat Kai's feelings are as yet
unknown, and the legations are anx-
iouSly awaiting a clue to the throne S
future course of action.
In accordance with the regulations
of the new regency the decree of dis
missal was marked and sealed by the
prince regent and bore the signatures
of the grand councillors. excepting that
of Prince Ching. This is evidence that
Prince Ching dissented.
There are grave apprehensions here
of revolutionary outbreaks in such
centers as Canton, and some of the most
conservative diplomats already are sug-
gesting the return for foreign troops to
the lines of communication between
Peking and Tien Tsin.
1t is no exaggeration to say that the
foreigners of Peking are overcome with
astonishment at this evidence of Chi
in fol p, Y..al,
ary step.
Was Great Viceroy
Yuan Shat Kai was the great viceroy
of Chi Lii province and one Of the most
influential and powerful statesmen in
the Chinese empire.
He had been called the strongest man
in China since Lii Hung Chang. He is
thoroughly practical man and
CONTINUED Page Two)
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-03
BURTON NOMINATED
FOR u. S. SENATOR
REPUBLICAN JOINT CAUCUS
HON0RS 0HI0AN
Will Succeed Foraker Without Fur
ther Opposition, Brother of Presi-
dent-Elect Having With
drawn

COLUMBUS, O., Jan. 2.-Congress-
man Theodore E. Burton today was
given the Republican joint caucus NOM
ination of the general assembly for
United States senator to succeed Joseph
5. Foraker.
There has been no opposition to Mr..
Burton's nomination since last Thurs
day, when G. P. Taft, Senator Foraker
and other candidates withdraw.
Mr.. Burton will be elected senator
January II.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-03
Discuss Mission Work

. PACIFIC GROVE, Cal, Jan. 2.-The
relation of missions and mission study
to the general work of the Y. M. c. A.
occupied the inter university confer
ence here today. The most important
topic discussed was the probability of
China becoming a dominant power in
the near future, and that Persia, once
the despair of the missionaries, is now
with Turkey, actually living under a
constitution: change partly attributa-
BILE to the hard work of missionaries.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-03
RAILROAD WILL
BUILD TO WEST
c., M. & ST. P. TO CAPITALIZE
FOR EXTENSION
Stock Of Company Is Increased from
Three to One Hundred Million
Dollars as Preliminary
Step

NEW YORK, Jan. 2.-Preliminary
steps have been taken toward the cap
italization of the Pacific coast extern
sion of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St.
Paul Railway company, which will pro-
vide for total bonded debt of $780,
100000 covering the extension, should
that amount be necessary.
The first step was taken, it was an
nounced today at meeting of stock
holders Of the Chicago, Milwaukee &
ST. Paul Railroad company of Wash
ington in Seattle last Thursday, when
the capital stock of the company was
increased from $3,000000 to 100000, 900
Continued on Page Three)
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-03
Pioneer Dies in North

OAKLAND. Jan. 2.-Jerome W.
Moore, a piofeer and one of the ex-
pert stage drivers in the early fifties,
who became renowned for their part in
the early history of California, died at
his home today at the age of Il. Moore
drove the stage coach for many years
between Oakland and San Jose, Stock
ton and HaYMardS
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-03
seattIe,s Annual Commerce

SEATTLE, Jan. 2.-During last year
Seattie's total business by water ap-
proximated $122. .000 600. More than 1850
deep water vessels arrived and de-
parted with net tonnage of more than
100000 tons. Passengers entering and
leaving the port by water numbered
1881, $40.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-03
Home Commander Elected

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. General
Charles A. Woodruff, veteran of the
Civil and Spanish wars, was elected
commandant of the Veterans home at
Yountville to succeed Colonel S. H.
Burton at special meeting of the di-
rectors today. There are 5000 veterans
at the home at present.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-03
Value of Foreiqn Coins

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-The quar-
terly estimate of the value of foreign
coins issued by the director of the mint
shows the value of silver on December
81 last was 50.447 cents per fine ounce,
as against 52.S55 on September 80, 1908,
making a reduction during the last
three months of 2.358 cents per fine
ounce.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-03
FOREIGN

Father John, noted priest Of Cronstadt, Rus
sia, dies of apoplexy and complications, death
coming suddenly although not unexpected.
Queen of Italy injured while assisting En-
manuel in rescue work among victims of the
earthquake King and his consort continually
brave dangers. Starvation becomes more gen
eral.
Grand councillor of China is dismissed sum
marily by royal edict.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-03
ATTORNEY GENERAL OF
TENNESSEE AMBUSHED,
BUT ESCAPES BULLETS

UNION CITY, Tenn, Jan. Am at
tempt to murder Attorney General Cald-
well was made at $3.50 o'clock tonight
near his home here. The assailant es-
capped.
He was followed from the depot by
man who shot at him twice as he neared
his home.
A newspaper correspondent walking
near the attorney general fred twice at
the assaiIant, but missed him.
MiIitiamen and citizens are hunting
for the man.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-03
THE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity:
Cloudy Sunday; light southwest wind.
Maximum temperature yesterday, 81
degrees; minimum, 46 degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-03
EASTERN

Railroad company in south goes bankrupt
and court appoints president and vice president
receivers.
Widow of murdered man tells at her trial of
the cruelty of her husband, testifying that he
kicked, choked and tortured her.
International prison congress will discuss
places of incarceration at its convention, to be
held at Washington, next fal.
Wife of one of the night riders confesses she
has perjured herself N giving testimony for the
defense.
Mutiny expected at Kansas penitentiary as
result of charges made by State Inspector
Kate Bernard of Oklahoma
Employees sign agreement with officials of M
K. & T. Railroad company and thus longtime
dispute is settled
Prohibitionists in Chicago lock horns with
arti-saloon league and declare local option a
farce
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-03
COAST

Survivors of two Japanese steamers said to
have been murdered by Chinese of coast viii
lagos near Che Foo roadstead, where vessels
were wrecked.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-20
LOST AND FOUND


IF YOU LOSE AEYTHING-Advertise
1t here. It will be returned TO you if an
honest person finds il. Remarkable recov-
cries are brought about every day through
this column.
II you FIND ANYTHING bring It to
the
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San Francisco Call
Lost and Found Bureau
Third and Market Streets !
Get claim check. Have it advertised
Reclaim il if the owner does not.
THE LAW-People who fnd lost arti-
cles are interested II knowing that the
state law is strict in requiring them to
seek the owners through advertisement
and otherwise and that q failure 10 do
so If proof can be shown involves q
severe penalty.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-20

GEO. A. HERRICK. sos VAN NESS Av.
INVESTMENT BROKER. ESTAB. 33 YEARS.
notice. have an out Of the ordinary oppor-
tunity for young gentleman not over 45
years old with a few hundred dollars You can
draw salary of 500 amonth and get a good
commission besides. Your investment is abso-
lutely secured and your expenses will be paid
by the company. This viii be suhstantiated by
one OF the best banks IN San Francisco
GEO. A. HERRICK, sos VAN NESS AV.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-20
MEErINGS-LeEaI

hEEHINtsS-LeEai
ANNUAL meeting Of stock holders OF the XII
auea Sugar Plantation Company-The annual
meeting OF the stock holders OF the knauea
Sugar Plantation Company win be held on
TUESDAY, February 23. 1903. ct the hour OF
y O'Clock a. m. at The Office Of the com
cisco. Cal. FOR the purpose Of eiecting direc-
tors for the ensuing year. and for the cossid
ersfiou and transaction Of such other business
= may come before the meeting. Transfer
Looks wiz close on Saturday, February I3.
1900. By order OF the president
II. W THOMAS. Secretary.
Dated February s. 1902
. HE annual meeting OF the stock holders of the
liakaldu Plantation Company viii be held on
"Wednesday. March 3. 1903 at the hour OF
~ ocioek 3. m-, at the Office OF the company
rs Market ST.. room 2l0, san Francisco CAL
for the purpose of electlng directors for the
ensuing wear and FOR the consideration and
transaction ~ such ether business as NAV come
before iac meeting. Transfer books will close
ou saurasy. February 20. 1909. BY order OF
tie president. r. ". THOMAS, Secretary
Dated February 10. 1909
TIE annual meeting of the STOCK holders of
the Paauhau Sugar Plantation Company win
be held on Saturday. March G. 1903. al the
company 2GS Market ST Groom 210l san
Francisco. Cal. Tor The purpose OF eiectIne dj
''eetors for tie ensuing year. and FOR the con
hlderatlon ano transaction 81 such other busl-
ness as may come before The meeting
Transfer books wiA close WEDNESDAY.
-. u. ". THOMAS. Secretary.
Dsted February Is. 1909
a ANNUAL meeting 81 the stock holders Of fbe
Oceanic Steamship Company VIII he held on
I'll ESDAA. March g. 1903 the hour OF ii
. O'Clock a. m.. ia the office of The president Of
The company. 80 Clay ST. San Francisco Cal
f0r the purpose of elecfing directors for the
ensuing year and for the consideration and
transaction Of such other business as may come
before the meeting Transfer books win close
on February y. 1909. BY order of the nresi-
dent H. V. THOMAS, Secretary
Dated February - 1909.
siEttAL meeting ~ TIE nernhers Of ihe Bald
cis Eychance wiz BE held Thursday. Feb
risgT >. NJ O'clock =. NJ. ~ $50 Jessie St.
San Francisco. for the purpose OF nominating
new bosrd of directors. By order 81 tho hoard
: H. KENT President
JAMES a. WILSON, Secretary
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-20

GERMANIA lodge No 1l6, J. o. ,.sssss1.
-. members and members are ss55sfsszs9zkks9
hereby requested 10 attend the 1sez<Azxssk-
funeral Of our late brother. Ed S7sFlSs<-
WARD HANSEN, sunday, February 2l 1909
on ] O'Clock D. M. from Red Mems hall, "a
Golden Gate aT. BY order
HERMAN BONISCH. y. e.
PAUL STRAICH Secretary
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-05-22
Removable Concrete Sewer Forms.

inch from the top on one side. In this
112-inch space draw a curved line
from the marks at each end, so as to
bring the highest point of the curve
in the center of the top edge of the
piece. This will make one-twelfth seq
ment of a circle of the desired diam
eter. In mitering the ends mark a
point u inch from each end along the
bottom Of the piece; then draw line
from this mark to the end of the oval
line at the top, and when this three
cornered piece is cut off the correct
inter is obtained for the purpose.
If the length of the completed Sec
ton is to be II feet use lumber 2
inches wide and Il inch thick; of this
length lay four of the segments of
circle with oval sides up at equal dis
lance apart and cover with the 12-foot
lumber, mailing on top. The oval seq
ments should be So covered as to leave
leave half an inch projecting on each
side; this is planed down on one edge,
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-05-22
A Canadians

A Canadians Opinion of Bad But.
ter.-A Canadian farmer thus ex-
presses his opinion on bad butter:
While the subject is up, why is ii
that so much butter is bad and lof
of it not fit for human consumption.
Let any farmer who reads this ask
himself the next time he is carrying
the milk to the house from the COW
stable, and he notices a brown scum
on the top of it, what that brown
scum really is. And then let him ask
himself what he would think if, when
he got to the house, he found his good
wife kneading a batch of dough with
hands as filthy as his own. Let him
wonder whether he could whistle two
bars of Home, Sweet Home before
exploding. And yet, sir, the bread
would be just as fit for food as the
butter made from that milk For my
self, believe that bad butter could
be spelled with four Ietters-d-i-r-t."
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-05-22
MOLDS FOR MAKING CONCRETE
SEWERS AND CULVERTS
Co11apsbIe Mixing Tirnea
Small Expense-By A. Houshton.

The necessity of setting up and TAX
ing down forms in making molds for
sewers, bridges and culverts of con-
crete work is great waste of time, in
addition to the great amount of lum-
Der required. With the simple form
described and illustrated herewith,
which can be constructed by any one
in short time and at slight expense,
the labor in handling forms when
molding all classes of bridges, culverts
and sewers will be saved, as in a few
minutes time the form can be placed
in position to mold a section, and by
simply removing the key blocks the
form will neatly fold together so that
it can be removed and used again
without delay in construction
The manner of construction for a
culvert 6 feet inches wide and feet
Az inches high when completed is to
use for each section "a one-twelfth seq
ments of circle, as four sets of six
each are used as supports to each Sec
ton. The best way to make these is
to cut "a pieces of 8-inch plank, 2
inches thick and 1919 inches long;
take one of these pieces and make a
pattern by marking on each end IA
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-05-22
Hays CITY Free Press
OPPORTUNITY IN SCHOOL WORK.

The school is no longer a mere wait
ing room for people in search OF high
er opportunities; it has its own open
tngs, and they are not all in university
laboratories, says the New York Even
ing Post. We believe that very few
college men realize what they might
accomplish, were they to train for
school management or for high school
teaching. President Eliot spoke in the
fullness of wisdom the other evening,
when he urged Harvard undergradu-
ates to engage in these lines of work,
adding that they are worthy of an ac-
complished man of letters, or Of sci
ence, or gifted administrator" Some
there are who still feign to look down
upon the high school teacher or princi-
pal, but the prejudice counts only
against its cherishers. More than TO-
900 high schools are now open; many
of them are as large as universities,
more prosperous than some, and more
advanced than our fathers colleges
were. Signs are abundant, too, that
they will one day become, in popular
esteem as well as in fact, the center
of the American educational system.
But even if this does not happen, they
will certainly be numerous and strong
enough to reward fittingly the man
who trains himself for their work.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-05-22
All Wbo
Would Enjoy

good health. with its blessings, must un-
derstand, quite clearly, that it involves the
question of right living with all the term
implies. With proper knowledge of what
is best, each hour of recreation, of enjoy
ment, of contemplation and of effort may
be made to contribute to living Alright
Then the use of medicines may be dis
pensed with to advantage, but under or
binary conditions in many instances a
simple, wholesome remedy may be invalu-
able if taken at the proper time and the
California Fig Syrup Co. holds that it is
alike important to present the subject
truthfully and to supply the one perfect
laxative to those desiring it.
Consequently, the Company's Syrup of
Figs and Elixir of SIENNA gives general
satisfaction. To get its beneficial effects
buy the genuine, manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. only, and for sale
by all leading druggists.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-05-22

in a bevel, even with the ends of the
supporting timbers, so as to make a
tight joint when they are joined to
gether.
After completing the six sections in
the above manner join them together
with hinge on each support, as illus
trated in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, requiring
20 hinges. AS illustrated in Fig. 2, the
hinges are all placed on the bottom
side Of supports, except those in the
center on top: these must be on the
outside to enable it to fold together.
By using fiat strap hinge for this,
there will be very little mark left in
the completed work. For the cross
supports cut four pieces of 2x4-inch
lumber feet 10h inches long. Each
one of the bottom pieces is cut f7ot
from each end and the balance of strip
cut in the center, making four pieces:
join together with three hinges, as
illustrated in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, putting
one hinge on top of the strip and two
on the bottom. at the joints, and then
fasten to the bottom supports with
hinges, at bottom of the strip and
fasten to the support at about the
center. This allows these cross sup
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-05-22
The Tyrranx Of Yesterdau.

There are some people over whom
yesterday tyrannizes. That is to say,
they shrink from doing to-day any
thing that differs in the least from
what they did "a hours ago. Emerson
has called consistency, under some
circumstances, "the hobgoblin of lit
tie minds and Walter Bagehot has
said there are many persons to whom
1t is positive pain to entertain a new
idea. This slavish defense to yester-
day robs us of many a fine inspira-
ton, and many splendid opportunity.
Letting l dare not wait upon T
would, we cover and falter and
shrink upon the verge of great ex-
ploits and achievements merely be-
cause these would involve strange and
unfamiliar experiences. OF death it.
self we are afraid, not because death
is painful, but because it is different
or seems to US different from what we
have been doing all along.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-05-22
Descendant Of the Rourbons.

A descendant of the Bourbons il
the person of Countess Montarsolo di
Carignanio is now living in New York.
She was born a princess Of La Tour
d'Auvergne, but was married whe,.
little more than a child to g. count OF
the royal house Of Savoy Her great
grandfather was the Duke de BouilIon,
WHO, with his wife, was beheaded dur
ing the reign of Robespierre. Her
grandmother was girl of IL at the
tine, and was ordered to stand under
the scaffold that the blood might drip
on her head. A widow at 16, the
countess has seen many lands and
had varied experience.