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Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-04
B. & O. TRAIN WRECKED
AND FOUR MEN KILLED

PITTsBURG, Sept. 3.-The Royal
Blue flyer on the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad, west bound from this city to
Chicago, was wrecked tonight at New
castle Junction, about forty miles from
here. supposedly by train wreckers.
-Four trainmen were killed, another per-
haps fatally hurt, and thirty-five pas
sengers are reported seriously injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-04
TORNADO DESTROYS TOWN
AND KILLS FIVE PERSONS

sATANOA, Sicily, Sept 9.-The viii
lage of Scordoa was almost wiped out
today by a tornado. Five persons were
killed and fifty injured. One hundred
houses were completely demolished and
many others unroofed. The tornado
was accompanied by a torrential rain.
The population took refuge in houses In
the quarter Santa Maria, where the
statue of Santa Maria Maggiore fell,
adding terror to the superstitious ele-
oaent.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-04
Boy Shoots Brother

RENO, New, Sept. 3.-Freddie Miller
aged 7 and a son of c. E. Miller of
Humboldt, New, today shot his 3
year-old brother through the leg prac-
tically amputating the limb. The chill
dren were playing with a shotgun sup
posed to be unload
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-04
Theaters After conk

NEW YORK, Sept. "A theatrical
manager of this city sent a cable mes
sage tonight to Dr. Cook Offering him
$3.50 900 for 250 lectures on his expert
ences in the far north.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-04
Herbert Blake

Celebrated dramatic critic, needs introduction to
the people of Los Angeles His criticisms are fair
in every line and fl' appreciated by the local
managers and the theater- going public. Mr.. Blake
writes in distinctive style which appeals strongly
to those who analyze closely.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-04
Cook Congratulated

BERLIN, Sept. 3.--The Berlin Geo
graphical society has sent DR.. Cook a
telegram of congratulation and an in
vitation to come to Berlin and deliver
an address on his discovery.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-04
D. w. Semple

The Auto expert, who, with full knowledge of the
various "oy" machines, is driver of mean abil'
ity. His articles are read with interest, not be-
cause of flowing STYLE but rather the truth in regard
to matters pertaining to the motor world.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-04
A. E. Dunning

The sporting editor, is in class by himself, assisted
by experts His page is eagerly read by ALL
whether particularly interested in athletics not
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-04

homes OF SuDSCTIDtTS at uIt VtIy low
paper fit for homes" 1t is freely inde-
pendent on all matters, owes allegiance
to no corporation or clique, and by reason
of these facts is a recognized power in
Southern California If you are not
subscriber of The Herald, kindly phone
the Circulation Department or mail the
appended coupon, and the paper will
be delivered the next day promptly and
satisfactorily.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-04
James WynkOOp

Edits the real estate and mining section of The
Herald, and his articles read because of the
truth contained in each and every one. Mr.. Wyn-
koop is native Of Missouri, but requires to be
Shown" on all matters that pertain to his section of
the paper.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-04
Florence BOSard Lawrence

Aunt Laurie" is doing worthy wor. as the edite~
of the Herald Junior League Supplement Pages
of her setcon filed with heart interest to
stantly increasing number of little folk banded to-
gether for general good. This feature of The Her
aid is that appeals to the mothers, because it
has for its object the uplifting of the youth of Los
Angeles through the members of the Junior League.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-04
G. D. Barnett
Chas. Jernegan

Delights in knocking hot liners for the ball fans,
and his stuff" meets with ready acceptance from
exacting readers.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-04
Frederic J. Haskin

Frederic J. HaSkin
National affairs and general Eastern comment
G.. d. Barnett
The clever cartoonst The Herald staff has
gained enviable reputation on the Pacific coast
and his cartoons always original and executed
in manner that requires no diagram to see the
point he wishes to express
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-04

George b. Harrison
Than whom there Is none better posted on matters
pertaining to the development OF the San Pedro and
Wilmington harbors and Greater Los Angeles de-
velopment.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-04
Mrs. NJ. N. Bridgham

Together mentioned special writers, of
correspondents the continually and the columns of The
speak for their energy field The Herald being delv
homes very price of forty month
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-23
Mike Wa. Th.r. Too.

II was there" said the reporter.
'and know this IL true
III was during the spanlsb.AmerI.
can war Most Of the boys had en-.
listed in the navy. and there were
more than score aboard the convert.
ed cruiser st. Paul, commanded by
the then Captain Sigsbee, who was
commander OF the III fated Maine al
the time she was destroyed 10 Havana
harbor
I'VE were slowly making passage
out OF New York harbor one bright.
sunsbiny morning. and several hun.
dred Of the crew were lined up along
the Ice rail Of the main deck watching
the various craft plying up and down
the river
by and by a magnificent swanllke
private yacht. owned by prominent
Phlladelphian. steamed swiftly along.
side of US. and when we we're WITHIN
easy speaking distance beautiful and
elegantly attired womnn on the bridge
called out In a clear soprano voice to
the otiicer on our hrid~e. ~ Captain
Sigsbee aboardT
Before the man addressed could re.
ply huge. hrawny conl hcaver. with
voice that seemed 20 almost make
the ship vibrate. shouted from ths
main deck, Yes. Captain slgsbce is
aboard. an 80 Is Mike O'Neillr
"In the roar OF laughter which fol,
lowed even the fair inquirer after the
captain joined. though the officer on
our bridge turned purple with rage
and modification Philadelphia Ledg
or
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-23
WHAT ONE PERSON can no.
liew Woman and Pastor Helped 10
Improve Two Different Towns.

A young woman In n western town
Is responsible for the remarkable I'm
proYement which has lately taken
place In iiR appearance. She had
been away to college and during her
vacation had visited In the beautiful
homes Ot her friends, and when she
returned after graduation to the pa.
ternsl roof Il struck her aa being ex.
treinely shabby She had The house
painted pretty colonial yellow She
put awnings on the sindows aud
yerandaa, had the fence taken down
and iowBs properly cared for Then
shs served Tea every afternoon on
the ycrBndA, and her friends thought
Il sil 90 nice that they went homo de-
iermiucti 90 do likewise, Toe fnnceH
came down an alone this street and in
other streets the huusra took on new
cclofE, aud the lawns blo0med with
yeiysty Rreehnesa. The value nf the
property foBc. and the municipal gov.
rrnmant. seeing that there waA hnAn-
ciai profit IN beauty. xenl IN for pave,
meuta. parks. fopntaina and drives
NoH there ~ not . more beautiful
place IN the @cst iaan lhia town
a score or more Uf years ago the
pastor ot rural New England church
led 10 organizing a village improve
mnnt association. The neglected com
mon on the main street was made
over Into a smooth. green lawn, end
rows Of shade trees we're planted The
Inhabitants as they came 10 the store.
the poBtoiflCc aud the church acre i'm.
pressed with the change. which con-
stHnuy grew more pleasing. Some OF
those who lived along that street pur-
chased lawn mowers. set out trees
End shrubs around their homes and
made new paths 10 their doors. Their
neighbora felt obliged 10 follow their
example Visitors one summer who
had not seen the town for several
ycars were surprised at the transfer.
mnti0n. Nor WAS Il confined 10 the
streets and houses. though Il had ax-
tended into remote corners The Inn
proyemant was evident among the
people. young and old. The churches.
which had depended on missionary so
cieties for annual appropriations. have
assumed their own support An hon
ornble pride ip their town II manifest
among the inhabitants everywhere.
It's reputation IL high among the
neighboring towns and is extending
into many other towns around about
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-23
Health In Hot weather.

Fresh air is a cure for disease, be-
cause II purifles the blood and foFti-
fles the system against the attacks
II germs. Water constitutes an i'm
pOrtant factor In hygienics Frequent
9athing IN summer time is luxury
IS well as preventive of disease It
,eeps the pores open, which Is IN itself
8 benefit OF no small consequence, and
10 tones up the system A short hot
Bfth IS excellent 10 relieve the effects
OF fatigue. II need be no more than
o dip lasting half a minute. For get
ting the skin into condition a short
OF bath, followed by short cold
bath. is good. A bath In water not
far below blood heat, continued for
20 rter of an hour, Is restful TO the
nerves. Water taken into the system
~ the right temperature, In the right
quantities, at the right times, con
auces TO health. In regard to diet,
tile best all-around summer recipe is
70 avoid overeating and TO rlastlcate
slowly--not mechanically, but so as
to taste and relish every particle OF
food that is consumed. II one fol-
lows these rules, and keeps his teeth
clean, and gets enough sleep. and
takes q fair amount of exercise every
day, he is likely to get through the
summer without any serious discom-
fort, and with no detriment to his
health.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-23
THE LINES or THE HAND.
How Palmists Map Them--The Mounts
and the Plain Of Mars,

Palmists map the lines and protub-
erances OF the hand as follows:
At the base of the thumb IL the
mount Of Venus, at the base OF the
hrst finger is the mount of Jupiter,
second finger, Saturn: third, Apollo
twho had 40 planetl, little finger,
Mercury. Underneath Mercury IN the
mount OF Mars, and underneath this
az the base OF the hand Is the mount
Of the moon The hollow OF the palm
Is the plain " Mars
The large wrinkle made By the
thumb turned in Is the lie line. on
whose clarity and length depends
l0nge yity and health. This line can
be charted OF for dates by beginning
~ Tire top and dividing Il into nearly
equal arcs for periods Of Eve or ten
years. The fate line, when runs up
fhe middle Of the hand--if It does
can also be chnrted In five year per-
iods, beginning az the base.
If the fingers are folded inward,
says a writer In PeaTson's Magazine,
they form In most palms two wrinkles
The upper is the earth line and shows
the satisfied or unsatiNfied state OF
the affections" The lower crease Is
the head line; IL indicates the incIi-
nation OF the nature" Other lines
are the lines of Apollo, OF marriage,
OF travel. Of the liver or health, and
OF intuition. Then there is the ring
or girdle Of Venus. curved line
sometimes found running between the
first and fourth fingers. This, we are
told. has been the subject of great dis
agreement among various authors. !"
According to one authority It gives
"energy" to either good or bad oc-
equations.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-23
POULTRY MANURE.
How II Mas Be Utilized to Bring Good
Results.

Many folks ia this section are un-
aware of the valuable fertilizing prop
critics In hen manure. The fertilizer
obtained from 250 hens brought me
IN crop Of so bushels OF marketable
potatoes that netted me SIS, and three
crops OF grass, the value of which
was estimated at SIS, a total Of $3.50
or 60 cents per fowl These same
fowls netted me profit, from fancy
stock, eggs and poultry, of 81 40 each,
and adding the value OF the manure
1t makes profit OF 81 per capita,
Underneath the roosts / made a
pen by mailing boards 8 inches In
width around the framework that sup
ported the perches This kept the
manure from being scratched into the
litter. From time to time ] added a
layer OF earth The latter part Of
the winter good deal Of this COM
post was removed and placed in a
heap outside the building. The boards
were then removed from around the
frame work Of the perches and the
hens allowed 70 mix litter, dirt and
manure together Several tons OF
cheap run hay had been reduced to
q powder during the winter aud this
General mixture was spread broadcast
over pasture land somewhat run out
and piOwed under to the depth Of Z
or inches The land was narrowed
and deep burrows made 3ih feet apart
The compost that had been piled up
wns used Ia the hills placed
20 Inches apart A ahOveiful Of this
compost was made 70 supply q doz-
en- hills The potatoes sere dropped
g little 70 one side of tie manure.
The potato vines were the most lux
ufiaDt ! have ever seen aud farmers
passing often asked what | used In
the hill TO make the vines grow SO
large. They turned OUT AZ the rate Of
400 bdsheis to the acre. and the per-
centage Of unstable ones vas very
small There was scarcely k.scabby
potato IN the lot
Since that time ] have discarded
phosphate entirely and use hen ma
nure In ita stead for ali crops. The
mistake most people make ~ IN un-
dervaluiug the strength Of hen ma.
nure and putting too much In the
hin. a large tablespoonful TO hill
81 sufficient for corn Of potatoes
Hon maunre used round fruit trees
caGaes rapid growth and great pro
There 81 farm In the
southern part of this eiafe where s.
600 10 10000 hens are kept and their
manure ie spread around apple trees
Mat have been set out an6 others
that have been Frnfted. This has
been going on for number ~ years.
until today the owner haryegts 1000
barrels of Baldwin apples ia d neaaou.
These experiences give come idea
of how hen manure may be utilized
and made 90 bring gogd results.--iAi-
tlegtown independent.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-23
Quite Different.


Maria. said MFR RawIlns. laying
aside his hat and overcoat and rubbing
his hands gleefully together. you
know that for years we have been
wanting 10 buy a building tot in Ken.
nedy's subdivision. but couldn't afford
10 do II on account Of the high prices
they ask for land out there Well. I've
Just learned that Qulnlan. who owns
one Of the best lots IN that entire
nelghborhood, will sell II for half what
II cost him II he can get the cash He
needs the money and can't get Il any
other way have a great mind to buy
It tomorrow morning. II comes easily
within our means"
II don't think you ought to do H.
Joshua" said Mrs RawlIns
You don't think ought TO buy 81
Why notf''
ut would be taking advantage Of his
necessities"
But. Maria
Resides, | have just learned Of q
splendid opportunity 10 buy some fur
nIture that we need Grigsnn g. Mui
Inns are advertising parior sets NJ one
third less than cost because they are
ovcrstockcd and can't afford to carry
them through the season I'd like e.
buy about 5000 worth of parlor fur
niture Wen never have as good p
chance again"
Being man Of excellent self control
Mr. Rawlins merely smiled Youth 5
Companion
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-23

Mary would have gwen All sne pos
sessed TO recall those words A sori
Of hopelessness came over her II she
could control herself no better thar
that now, what would she do laterY
II she only could be sure that the
girl would be sensiblel From Johns
description 1t didn't seem as II she
could possibly be. "He has lost his
head over some little fiirt. she told
herself, land / can't stop him. / won.
der II he viii forgive me. I-Pm
afraid not.
At supper that night her doubts were
confirmed John talked steadily about
the weather. the shop the garden
everything but Kitty She longed to
break IN herself with the subject.
Two days passed Then she could
stand II no longer,
"John, I'm sorry
He motioned her to silence. "You
have LET me know very plainly that
you don't want me to talk about her,
and ] won't"
Nor did he. 4 week passed by. then
two-distressing weeks for them both,
''You came near losing yonr supper
tonight" announced Mary one evening,
"Why. how is thntY"
II was downtown. waiting TO take
the 4:30 car when. all at once, drop
ped one Of my parcels and everything
in II rolled into the street The car was
in sight. and you know there isn't an
other until $50. knew ! couldn't get
all the thread and buttons picked up In
time. and was thinking. Oh, dear,
John won't have amy supper until Z
o'clock when. all Of a sudden, some
one said. let me help you II was
some yonng girl, and, ! declare.
never saw any one pick up things 50
fast in my lifel knew just enough
10 open by bag while she showed them
in. Then the car stopped. and she
helped me on not as she would some
old lady, but Just as II was one OF
her girl friends never expect "a
see any one so handy and sweet as
that again didn't notice what she
looked like-I was that fiurried-bui
did see that she had on an odd. for
eign looking ring"
"What s5rt ~ ringT''
silver. II had two bands Joined TO
gcther by little crosspicces. and there
was big green stone Wasn't 4
funny that ! should notice all thosr
little things, and my. what's the mat
terY"
Nothing. mother only THAT was
Klttyg'
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-23

Does a General Banking Business.
Has been in continuous existence for
81 years; has declared 1874 semi
annual dividends.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-23
A Handu Man.

''Wby so sad'l" queripd the young
man. looking at her fondly
"Oh, nothing special only have
troubles OF my OWN" said the frai
young thing. sighing
u insist In taking q hand In them
he said. SELLING dainty palm tina
was wasting its time in her lap Bos
ton Globe.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-23

TO swell cafe led her and on ter
rapin ] fed her. yet methought noted
sadness 10 her eye, Then as we de.
parted and for street car started,
she let ont large and soulful sigh,
When | ASKED her trouble her answer
knocked me double, Il got so fun OF
turtle that / had no room for pie"-
Chicago News.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-23
Reason Enouoh.

Teacher-Tommy. you should comb
your hair before you come TO school.
Tommy Amt got no comb Teacher
Then borrow your fathers. Tommy
Father amt got no comb neither.
Teacher Absurd Doesn't he comb
his hair7 Tommy--He amt got no
haIrls-Lipplncott's.
The Washington times., 1909-01-13
Eyewitness OF Earthquake
ArTIUeS in This Country

NEW YORK. Jan. 13.-Guiseppe Cut
rones, a cattle dealer, who lived near
Afessina, is the first eyewitness Of the
earthquake to reach this country. lie
landed in Jersey City today from tins
liner Re D'Italia, which sailed from
Naples two DAYS after the horror.
CutrOnes said he went to KTessina On
the morning of the shock to buy some
cattle. While still in his train. the first
disturbance occurred. The station was
shaken down. and the train buried un-
der the debris. Cutrones finally dug his
way out, and FASTENED on TO Palermo
as quickly as possible, as the most proD-
able place TO hear of news from his
family. He learned his family was safe
end they came on 10 America accord
ing TO arrangements
There were many residents from the
Messina district among the Re DItaIia' s.
sJeerage list, but they all left home be
fore the shake. They learned Of the dis
aster az Palermo, but as there was no
means Of returning home they came
on.
Commissioner WatchOTn said the iu-
migration laws would not be relaxed
ia The least with regard to any refugees.
The Washington times., 1909-01-13
UNWILLING HERO
BROUGHT TO LIGHT
Percy Given, Football Player,
Helped Rescue Woman
in Runaway.

An unwilling hero was brought 10
light this morning in connection with
the rescue of two young women from
q runaway Monday night i'm Percy
Given. the former Georgetown football
star and for three years the AII-SOuth-
eru center, who had an equal share with
Thomas o.. Young I'm stopping The team.
M0desty restrained Young. of truck
8, District nre department. from making
a report OF the act. and it was not until
Chief Wagner heard of the episode and
took steps TO ascertain the identity Of
the rescuer, that the Part played by
Young came to light.
When questioned, Young reluctantly
admitte1 that he was concerned in the
affair, but again refused 10 take upon
himself the credit 10y declaring that a
passcT-by unknown 10 him seized the
-eius from the other side at the same
time he did. The identity or this CO.
star IN the mysterious rescue was this
morning disclosed, and was none other
than Given.
Youns's story of the incident CORES
ponds in the essential details with that
Of Given
''It was y. 80 o'clock on Monday night, %
said Young. when ] was walking down
r street, near Fourteenth. that ] heard
the screams OF women. a pair of mad
deHed horses dashed down the deserted
street. ] seized the Teins from one side
and simultaneously another man whom
] did not know grabbed them from the
opposite side
I'VE brought the team almost to an
instant stop 1 do not know who the
occupants Of the carriage were After
thanking us they walked to the New
Willard and there took taNiCab-
did not stop to ask questions because
7 did no- want lot Of newspaper pub
lefty about the affair"
The Washington times., 1909-01-13
FEUD DATES
FROM LOST DINNER
President Finally Withdrew Invitation to Affair in Honor
Of Prince Henry, and Senator Has Made Many
Attacks on Roosevelt

The clash OF adJoctiyos and other
weapons between the President and
Senator Tulmau, IN which the Presi-
dent accuses the South Carolina Sena-
tor OF being mixed mp in an Oregon land
deal in a fashion Unbecommg a member
of the upper house. and in which Sena-
tor Tilmau vigorously defends himself
by jabbuS away with his pitchf0rk, re
calls the fact that it was over am invita-
ton to a White House dinner that the
trouble between the two men started
IT was the time of the visit of Prince
Henry and his encourage 20 this cOun-
try. Senator TuImau had just had, ON
the Senate floor his famous fight with
McLaurin. his colleague from South Car
olIua. The Senate, vastly Mortified, had
called THlman before the bar of that
body and was proceeding to inquire into
the case.
The President gave "a dinner TO his
distinguished German visitors and had
invited diplomats, the justices of the
Supreme Court. and various leading
The Washington times., 1909-01-13

men i'm Congressional and official life
senator IiIlman, among others, was
asked, This was before the row with
MCLaurAn-
Then the trouble came up with Nc
LauTin. and the question with the Pres
fdent was whether it would be well To
have the Senator at his dinner in view
Of all the circumstances and in view of
the fact that the Senate had taken &C
ton
The story as told from the Admins
tTaton viewpoint is that the President
waited for two or three days i'm the
hope that Tillmau would withdraw his
acceptance of the invitation. The Pres
jdent even got Senator Morgan of Ala
Ddma 10 breach the matter 20 TiIlman.
Senator Tlilmau was displeased and did
not see fit to withdraw the acceptance.
iuefeupOl, the President proceeded TO
withdraw the invitation
This was the beginning Of trouble be
tween the President and Senator Till
man. Since that time some hot shot
has been exchanged. Especially has
senator Illlmau gone after the PTesi-
dent rough shOd on various occasions.
The President has had little chance to
reply but at last the Oregon land mat
ter furnished him an CppOT unity.
The Washington times., 1909-01-13
DENIES BAIL
CONVICTED BRIBER
PittSburger Implicated in Graft
Cases Once Jumped
His Bond.

P1TTSBURG. Jan. I3.-CharIes S.
Cameron. president Of the Pittsburg
and Tube city Railroad Company,
who was yesterday found guilty of
hribing former Councilman Martin,
viii not be allowed his freedom on
bail. At the request OF District At
torney BlakeIey, Judge SwearinRen
TeIeSse.
When arrested nearly two wears
ago. Cameron jumped his pail ard his
uaudSmcu forfeited 10000 When
his attention was called to this fact
Judge SWeaTiugeu decided TO hold him
without bail.
Counsel for Cameron have made
motion for a new trial
The Washington times., 1909-01-13
American Consulate to Be
Re-eStabLShed at Catania

orders have been issued by the State
Department 10 Vice Consul Etewart X.
Lupton TO re-establish the Messina con-
sulate at Catauia. The name is all that
remains OF the former consulate in the
ruined city. and even this would dis
appear If the State Department were
authorized by law TO establish the post
At Catauia. The present change. there
fore, IS only one OF dOmIcile, IL being
impossible to reopen the consulate in
the ruined town
The supplies for the fleet 10 replace
those sent To Italy on tbs Celtic will
be sent TO Gibraltar from New York on
the Carmaula. They viii be taken 10
Negro Bay for distribution to the YES
sells.