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Suwannee Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 1897-current, 1909-02-19
STATE NEWS

About tEreeO'eIOek Wednesday morn
Ing the barn Of Mrs. jamie Woods,
about three niles north Of town, was
struck By lightning and totally destroy
ed By fire together with an rs con-
tsatA The barn contained a valuable
mule, good buggy, about 80 bushels Of
eem, 10 bundles Of fodder, Is bushels
Of peas and an Mrs. Woods seed cot
ton and the loss falls heavy on her.
Perry Herald.
Suwannee Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 1897-current, 1909-02-19

Judge Wills Of this circuit has rem
dered his decision denying Truly Os-
teen and W. A. Bexley bail IN the case
against them charged with the murder
Of W. H. MOreland. Through the ef-
forts Of the attorneys Of these young
men the judge was required to hold a
special session, hear evidence in the
case and render his decision as to
whether It was a bailable case. Every
effort possible was put forth by the de-
PENDANTS attorneys to secure their re-
lease on BAH By the above decision It
viii be seen that there is no possible
chance Of getting the young men out
until they stand trial, which viii come
up at the next term Of court to convene
in Msy.-Gainesville Sun.
Suwannee Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 1897-current, 1909-02-19

If some one had told Us a month ago
that this section would produce ripe
peaches in February we would have
thought him a fit subject to be tapped
for the simples, but when Mr.. Herbert
Fleming brought to the Valley Gazette
Office on Wednesday last several deli
ciOusIy ripe peaches that he had just
picked from the trees on his famous
island In the lake, we were convinced
that the dOings hereabOuts are beyond
US. The peaches were as finely favor
ed as We have eaten and were Of very
good size. Peaches in February in
Kissimmee! Where is the place that
can say as much. -Kissimmee Gazette.
Suwannee Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 1897-current, 1909-02-19

Deputy Wynne, Of Newberry, has
made another valuable catch by arrest
ing q negro who is wanted by the au-
thOities Of Levy county on the charge
Of murder. George johnson and Smith
Coleman became involved in a difficulty
at Port Inglis on January 18th, when
Johnson succeeded in shooting his man
and killing him, afterwards fleeing
Suwannee Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 1897-current, 1909-02-19

It Is usually in side shows one looks
for such freaks as fve-legged calves,
bat the real article in that line is now
in the pasture Of the Lee-ParsOns Cat
lie Co. at Southport, twelve miles from
this city. This freak is three months
old, is fully developed, and can run as
fast as any other calf. The fifth leg
grows out between the two hind legs
and reaches TO between three and four
inches Of the ground, and is supplied
with hOOf the same as are the others.
-Kissimmee Gazette.
Suwannee Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 1897-current, 1909-02-19

Mr. William Bunch, an eX-COnfeder-
ate veteran, and native Of South Caro-
Ina, died at his home at Cashen Bend
in this county on February 4, 1909, at
the age of sixty-fve years. Among
those who waited on Mr.. Bunch during
his illness was an ex-Union soldier, a
good friend of the deceased, who when
death came closed the eyelids down and
otherwise prepared the body for burial,
showing that the differences Of forty
odd years ago have all been wiped
away and the brotherhood Of men from
North, South, East and West reunited.
Suwannee Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 1897-current, 1909-02-19

Mr.. bunch was a brave Confederate
soldier and vas wounded and taken
prisoner Of war N front Of Petersburg
n 1853, and strange to say, the ex-
Union soldier referred to above was
among the troops that made the cap
ture at that time After al these
years It 50 came around that they we're
together at the formers death and the
latter conducted the services at the
grave. The deceased was a devOut
member Of the Baptist church and ex-
hibited his Christian character to the
last. -Fernandina Record
Suwannee Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 1897-current, 1909-02-19

Crushed beneath the wheels Of q
moving SeabOard Air Line switch en-
CINE, while his playmates looked On
with horror, Wallace Shore, Is years
Of age, lost his life near the corner %
Railroad evenue and Church street
shortly after 3 o'clock Friday after
noon. With a crowd of boy eompan-
ions, among the number being his
brother, Fred, the lad was engaged in
the dangerous practice Of jumping on
and of a moving train. To the other
lads-the accident which caused the
death Of their little friend viii be an
object lesson, whose horror viii prove
more of a warning than words Of par
ents or police, who have been trying 70
break up the practice for many weeks.
The lad was a son Of H: F. Shore, a
plaSterer, who lives at 9l5 East Duyal
street. The mother Of the boy has
been a victim for some time Of heart
disease, and the news of the accident.
given to her as gently as possible by
kind friends and her husband, who was
called from his work in another section
Of the city, may prove a fatal shock. -
Jacksonville Metropolis, 18th.
Suwannee Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 1897-current, 1909-02-19

A recent Tallahassee dispatch says:
Hon. Nathan P. Bryan, chairman Of
the State Board Of Control, has been
attending a JOINT session Of his board
With the State Board Of Education.
The board Of control had let contract
Coz the building for the Institute Of the
Bind. Deaf and Dnmb, at St. Angus
liAe. The building IS TO cost S67, AZ
With an additional sum Of g, 800 FOR a
hsating plant, and is 70 be completed
81 Nov. IS.
Suwannee Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 1897-current, 1909-02-19

Two years on each count was the
sentence imposed yesterday by Judge
Beggs Of the criminal court, upon win
Jones, W. J. Shea and J. L. Ray,
charged with and who pleaded guilty
to rObbing the poor boxes in St. Nj
ehaePs and St. JOseph's Catholic
churches and also the poor box in
Christ church and rObbing Hanson &
Sons store, there being four counts
against the defendants each one re-
eeived a sentence Of eight years. The
costs in each case amounted to SO, for
which forty days additional was added
to each sentence. Pensacola Journal
Suwannee Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 1897-current, 1909-02-19

Key West Is rendering a good ae-
count Of itself, financially speaking.
Pour years ago, the city government
was deeply in debt and city paper was
worth 50 cents on the dollar. Now the
city has paid al its obligations and has
5000 in is treasury, without any IN
tsTyening increase Of taxes. Key West
has evidently been enjoying excellent
municipal government during the past
four years-that IS the only explana-
ton Of this extraordinary showing. -
Tampa Tribune.
Suwannee Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 1897-current, 1909-02-19

Wednesday night Of last week the
Dalsna postOfice was burglarized. The
def o. thieves blew open the safe and
sarrsd Of stamps to the value Of
800 and between 500 and 500 IN
easA They made a clean getaway,
a& thsEs IS absolutely no cue as to
sheir IDENTIFY. The fact that the rob
bsTy had taken place was not known
uafil the opening hour yesterday NOM
ne. the safe having been carefully re-
eloaed and al traces Of the depreda-
tons removed.
Suwannee Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 1897-current, 1909-02-19

Hon. Frank Adams, who recently
moved from Jasper to Jacksonville, has
bought a large amount Of the stock Of
the Southern Drug Co. and has been
elected president Of the company. With
ample equipment Of character, brains
and capital, it is easy to guess that
Mr. Adams viii soon become a leading
factor N the commercial life Of the
state metropolis.
Suwannee Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 1897-current, 1909-02-19

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Suwannee Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 1897-current, 1909-02-19

stranger who gave his name as both A.
Brown and John Register. Both Of
these names are alleged TO be he
aliases of Cox. Johns failed 70 return
in a reasonable length Of time and s
search was made for HIM. His BODY
pierced by a bullet, was found in the
sand hills some distance from Fernan-
dina. From that day to this the search
for his murderer has been kept up
Suwannee Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 1897-current, 1909-02-19

The question Of a new court house
now eOnfrOnts us-just what plans are
to be made the Times Is unable to say;
but there seems to be no doubt that
there VIII be a special election called
for the purpose Of considering the
proposition to remove the county seat.
There viii probably be several towns
in the field for the honors. We believe
the quicker we can build the better it
viii be for all concerned as the present
facilities are unsafe for keeping the
county records and very ineOnyenient
to the county officials. Sumter County
Times.
Suwannee Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 1897-current, 1909-02-19

from the scene He had not been ap-
pretended until Deputy Wynne made
the arrest Tuesday. Johnson freely
confessed his guilt to the deputy, but
claims that he was justified N the Kill
ing, as VIII be proven when the proper
time comes at the next term Of circuit
court IN Levy county. The authorities
of Levy county have been notified, and
IN the meantime the negro VIII be held
pending their arrival Gainesville Sun.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
MAY GIVE POLICE
CHIEF new TITLE
Head of Department to Become
Superintendent at Increase
of Salary

OAKLAND, Nov. 16.-Discussion of a
reorganization of the police depart
ment will be commenced by the city
council and the board of police and fire
commissioners in a short time. The
promotion of Chief of Police Adelbert
Wilson to the position of superin-
tendent of police, an office which it is
proposed to create by ordinance, is
among the probabilities. In that event
Captain of Detectives Petersen will
assume the title of chief of police, his
functions and the present chiefs in the
force to be undisturbed
By this means the salary of the chief
will be increased to $500 a month. The
two present captains of police, J. +.
Lynch and Charles H. Book, will also
receive increased salaries under the
titles of inspectors of police. The chief
of the department now is paid SITS a
month and the two captains $125. Cap
tain Petersen draws SITS a month,
which is the amount of salary of the
chief of police fixed by the charter
The detective captain will take a new
title.
If the reorganiza ton of the depart
ment is carried out two sergeants of
police, who are paid $125 a month, may
be detailed to act al captains.
The main purpose of the changes is
to compensate Chief Wilson adequately
for his services of nearly 40 years in
the department The pay of the chief
and a higher salary can be granted
only by the creation of new position
by ordinance or by amendment of the
charter The proposed Legislation will
obviate the expense of a charter
amendment election.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
EDUCATED MONKEY
INSPECTS OAKLAND
Charles the First Has Long Au-
tomObiIe Ride

OAKLAND Nov. 16.--Charles the
First made a tour of Oakland today in
an automobile, riding away from the
Orpheum at the head of a procession of
automobiles that contained society
women who were the guests of the
Orpheum management. He was attired
in q new suit of London tweeds, car
ried a walking stick In one hand, while
the other twirled lighted cigarette.
The monkey, whose performance is
now attracting attention at the Or
pheum, first visited the city hall, where
he called on the city officials. Ex-
changing salutations with them, he was
assured that he was a welcome guest,
and that his stay in Oakland was ap-
precfated. He then visited several
shops. On his tour he met many promi-
nent men and exchanged courtesies
with them.
Next Thursday. at noon, Charles the
First will visit the University of Cali
fornia Machines will convey his
retinue to the university campus, where
he will meet the students and profess
,sors He will pay visit to the
anthropoIogical museum to inspect the
collection OF skeletons OF prehistoric
men that are kept there. Professor
Merriam. expert on anthropology. has
been asked to examine the monkeys
Uranium, and to investigate the ami
mails extraordinary intelligence.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
ELK ENTERTAINERS
PLEASE AUDIENCE
Players in the Purple Goat
Inn" Are Received With
Hearty Applause

ALAMEDA, Nov. 16.-It was a packed
house that witnessed the first produc-
tion in the Park theater tonight of the
Purple Goat Inn" by members of Ala
media lodge of Elks The play. a musi-
cal comedy. was written by Arthur W.
Morgenstern, secretary of the local
Elks' organization, and Harold c. Ward.
a fellow lodgeman.
All of the characters We're assumed
by Elks and the audience was generous
with its applause toward the entertain
ers- One of the hits of the perform
ance was the masculine ballet. in which
appeared Jack Heaney, Fred Brooks, AL
Latham, Frank DAILY. Harry Mason and
Joseph Williams. Parodies by Harry
Shed on The Yama Yama Man" were
laughingly received by the assemblage.
The part of the keeper of the Purple
Goat Inn" was played by William Ham
mond Jr
The scenic effects were under the su-
peryision of Frank Killam. The comedy
will be presented for three nights more.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
COUNCIL NAMES
CHARITY WORKERS
New Commission Will Cooper
ate With Berkeley Society
in Aiding Towns Needy

BERKE KELEY, Nov. 16.-With the ap-
pointment by the city council today of
a civic committee on public charities
the plan of compaign of the Berkeley
charities organization for the day be-
fore Thanksgiving was announced. 1t
is unlikely that the private and NUM-
cipal charity organizations will work
together for the same cause November
"a. as an ordinance establishing the
municipal commission has not yet been
passed.
The names of the commission. how
ever, were announced as: j. L. Barker,
Rev. E. L. Parsons, l.. H. Lewars, Mrs.
c. H. Rieber, Elmer E. Nichols, Prof.
H r. Hatfield and J. j. Finn.
The Berkeley charities organization
has planned an extensive charity cam
paign, which comprises a house to
house campaign for the needy of this
city. A small army of assistants has
been named to aid in the work under
the command of Major General Mrs
C. II. Rieber, wife of a university pro-
fessor. Her chief of staff will be Miss
Mabel Weed, secretary of the organi
zation.
The city has been divided into differ
ent commands under the supervision
of charity workers as follows: Hill
dwellers of North Berkeley. Prof. II.
r. Hatfield; university. Mrs. c. w. Wells;
Southeastern Berkeley and Claremont,
Mrs. f. NJ. Wilbur; South Berkeley,
Mrs. H. N Rowell; Central Berkeley
Mrs. c. Hester; Peralta park, Miss
Mabel Weed.
Each district commander is organic
ing from TO 10 companies of work.
ers, each in charge of a captain. About
30 captains have already been named
for the work.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
SUMMfRHAYES WILL
AIR FIGHT IN COURT
Involved Divorce Suit of Berke-
ley Couple Comes Up for
Final Action

OAKLAND. Nov 16.-The Summer
hayes divorce litigation, which has at
tracted wide attention since the filing
of the first suit in September, 1908. Will
come up for trial before Judge Wells
tomorrow.
Mrs. Emma Marie Summerhayes is
plaintiff and William Ruggles Summer
hayes defendant. AS manager of an
electrical supply house at San Fran
cisco he had an income which she esti-
mated at $500 q month.
Afinities, automobiles, JOY rides last
ing several days, fights in which blow
was exchanged for blow, and a variety
of hard names and accusations are men
toned in the charges and counter
charges.
In securing an interlocutory decree of
divorce today Mrs. Rose Weser jeop
ardiZed her life, as witnesses testified
that Reinhard Weser had threatened to
kill her if she won her suit. He is
meat cutter and she said that he had
often beat and abused her
Laurits A. Lausten, a rancher. was
much troubled by the presence of Mar
tin Block in his house and by the pref
erence shown Block by Mrs. Lausten.
Lausten said that he forced Block to
leave the house many times, but that he
always came back. After a time Mrs.
Lausten left and her husband divorced
her today.
Carrie B. Walton said that Charles
w. Walton was a man who would las
soon knock her down as look at her."
She did not grieve much that he had de-
serted her. testifying that their troubles
had kept her unhappy for 10 years.
Judge Murphey granted her an inter-
Iocutory decree of divorce.
Drink and fondness for the company
OF Jack Ford broke up home, as Sam
uel Cleland testified. He secured an in
terlocutory divorce from Mary Cleland
A similar decree was given Edith
Schmidt from Edward Schmidt She
complained that he threatened her with
a revolver.
Final DEGREES were issued to Ella A.
Eldred from Lafayette Eldred, and to
Amelia A. Schulzen from Albert
Schulzen.
Jesse D. Cope left his position as
clerk for the Southern Pacific and or
dered HIS wife, Efie l. Cope, to return to
her parents, she charged in suit for
divorce.
Failure to provide was alleged by
Ida M Robinson against James NJ Rob-
inson in divorce proceedings which she
filed today.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
JUDICIAL NOSE
SMELLS EVIDENCE
Judge Ellsworth Shifts at Tar
Smeared Spite Fence, Finds
Flavor Gone

OAKLAND, Nov. 16.-The testimony
of the judicial nose was taken as the
best evidence when Superior Judge
Ellsworth personally examined the al
legged spite fence erected by Robert
Lavery against the house occupied by
j. II. Sweeney. Sweeney complained in
an action for $500 damages that the
fence had been smeared with tar in
patches directly opposite his windows
and the reek of the pitchy COMPOUND
entering his house was a point on
which Sweeney was most insistent in
his petition for relief.
Testimony taken yesterday afternoon
failed to establish clearly the case in
Judge Ellsworth's mind and early this
morning, attended by the parties to the
suit and all the court officials, the ven
cradle jurist paid visit to the houses
at Thirteenth and Willow streets.
Judge Ellsworth shifted the tar from
every point of vantage, in the front
and rear of the two houses and from
windows in Sweeney's house which had
been darkened by the fence structure
Immediately outside
In conclusion Judge Ellsworth stated
that the tar had lost it's flavor, being
too old. though he admitted that it
might have been noticeable when ap-
piled a year ago.
A point in Sweeney's favor was the
fact that accurate surveys showed that
Lavery had encroached on Sweeney's
property with the concrete foundations
in which he set his posts, the rest of
the fence structure being on his own
side 1t was decided that the post
foundations were part of the fence, and
Judge Ellsworth intimated that his
findings would be to that effect.
Attorney L. D. Manning, representing
Sweeney, said after court that the
trouble originally arose over the re-
spective rights of cats and chickens
owned by the warning families and that
this led to the alleged erection of
spite fence by Lavery. The houses
were located within few inches of the
boundary line and Lavery was unable
to build the fence the entire distance,
owing to lack of space. 1t projects in
the front and rear.
Arguments will be dispensed with
and the case submitted on briefs.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
GOVERNOR INVITED
TO ATTEND FETf
Richmond Carnival Will Begin
November Is With Miss Ella
La SeIle as Ruler

RICHMOND, Nov. 16.-Miss Ella La
Selle has been elected queen of the
Richmond carnival by $500 ballots cast
in the contest, which closed last night
at midnight Miss Mary Brown was
close second. Miss Urcell Olds was
third in the race.
The Richmond carnival will begin
November Is and close Saturday, No
vember 20. with a procession in the
evening and mardi gras. Governor
Gillett has been invited and the Native
Sons, Native Daughters, labor unions
and other social and commercial or
ganizations will take part in the cele-
bration.
The coronation exercises will be held
Thursday. after which the opening pa
rade will march TO the west side. When
the procession has returned to Mac
donald avenue the street fiesta will
commence. Blue and gold have been
chosen as the carnival colors.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
Marriage Licenses

OAKLAND, Nov. 16.---The following marriage
licenses were issued today:
Walter Kelly, 49, San Francisco, and Anna E.
Sullivan IS. Oakland.
Joseph Vincent 2s, Cloverdale, and Daisy K.
Hale, 25 Pleasanton.
Thomas Raulston, SO, and Esma Plstt, 40 both
of San Francisco.
Andrew B. Sylvia, 25. Maryssille, and Leaoma
Bacon. 21. Alameda.
Joseph Pezzaglia, 81, and Stella Campbell. 16,
both of Rio Vista.
Walter P. Gilbert. 30. and Sarah Butterburgh,
81, both OF San Francisco.
George n. calfee IS Richmond, and Mabel E.
Woodward, 20 San Lesndro.
Oliver Newman. 2s. Woodbridge. San Jea-
quin county and Mabel 3. Harris, "a. Berkeley.
Harry o. Haworth. %, and Laura B. Veddar,
%. both of Los Angeles.
Gustav Schneider, 35, Fruityale, and Esther
Wood, 20, Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
CONCLUDES HEARING
OVER MORE ESTATE

OAKLAND. Nov. Ie.-Judge Wells
concluded the taking of testimony in
the contest over claims for and against
the estate OF Miss Eleanor H More
today and arguments by counsel viii
be heard later. Miss More's brother,
John +. More, claimed that she had en-
trusted Peter ". Watson with large
amounts Of cash one sum Of $4,000,
which Watson claimed as a bequest, be-
ing mentioned in particular. Watson
and his wife. Mrs. Dorothea Watson,
inherited suits filed by More. She
claimed that Watson had settled all but
$4,000 Of his liabilities and sued to
have amounts which she said he had
accounted for credited to her account
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
Mayor Mott Jubilant

Concerning the election results, May
or Mott said tonight:
Oakland welcomes its neighbors into the mu-
nicipal family. AS mayor of the city | desire
TO express my hearty and sincere qualification
over the splendid vote which given for
annexation. And / desire 10 impress upon those
who now are a part of that the promises
and representations which we made during the
campaign will be hOnored to the letter.
Oakland took forward step yesterday which
gave it a prominent place in the standing OF
American cities Today that was followed by a
second forward movement, which firmly estab-
fishes the city as one Of the most important
iD the west. But this is not all. Annexation is
an important step toward the desired goal-a
consolidated city and county on the east shores
of San Francisco bay. That must come as a
solution of the economic problems which we
have before us.
Greater Oakland. commercially and indus
trially will advance under the stimulus of the
last two days splendid work. We have DEM
onstrated what can be accomplished here under
the inspiration OF aroused civic pride and
public spirit. We ready to take up the
new problems OF public service which win de
velop with this increased responsibility assured
/ success with the backing of united and
harmonious citizenship.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
WATCHMAN is JAILED
FOR STEALING LUMBER
Harry Walker Accused of Civ
ing Scraps 20 Policeman

ALAMEDA, Nov. 16.-Harry Walker,
employed as a night watchman by the
Taylor lumber company at its plant
near the north end of Grand street, has
been arrested by the police, who allege
that Walker has been stealing lumber
from his employers.
They also allege that Walker dis
posed of some of the lumber to Charles
Moebus, member of the local police
force, who lives in an ark in the
estuary.
Walker admits having given scraps
of lumber to Moebus and the latter ad-
mits that he received them. Both say
that the pieces of lumber were worth
less for building purposes.
Moebus has served on the police force
for II years and has a good record.
Walker says that he would occasionally
get cup of coffee at night on Moebus'
ark in exchange for the lumber scraps.