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Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-07
ASKS HERALD TO HELP
FIND MISSING SISTER

After search lasting two weeks and
which is renewed each day with a
fresh hope that he may be able to
locate his sister, from whom he has
not heard for nearly ten years, Joseph
S. Evans, a rancher of CalIao, Peru,
has appealed to The Herald for aid.
Evans reached Los Angeles two weeks
ago. Since then he has carried on a
search covering almost the entire city
and by mail to other states His sis
ter, Mrs. Ollie Belle Evans Hughes, he
says, was last seen in Los Angeles two
years ago. There trace Of her is lost.
At that time she was living at 535
South Broadway, but inquiry there
brought no information as to her
whereabouts Other relatives who
lived at Albuquerque, N. M, when
Evans went to South America. a. dec
ade ago. have also disappeared, he
says. Mr.. Evans is living at the home
of R. D. Lusted, AIT Lucas avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-07
CYCLIST STRUCK BY
AUTO SLIGHTLY HURT
Gas Company's Motorcar, Speeding to
Fire, CoIIides with Rider at Street
Corner-Buggy Is Also
Damaged

]. A. Ford, ga years old, printer, liv-
ing at 2116 Miranda street, was struck
by the emergency automobile of the
Los Angeles Gas company at First
and Broadway yesterday morning,
knocked from his bicycle and thrown
high into the air. He sustained q
slight conclusion, several small abra-
sions on his right knuckles and minor
bruises on the right leg and knee.
The automobile was driven by F. A.
Dere of 514 East Twelfth street, r~ho
was answering a fire alarm at Alpine
and Buena Vista streets. The motor
car was going north on Broadway at
a rate of speed estimated by witnesses
to be thirty-five miles an hour. The
driver was sounding the gong repeated
ly and persons crossing the street sour
ried to safety.
Just as the auto was crossing First
street Ford, riding a bicycle, emerged
from behind southbound Temple
street car that had stopped to permit
passengers to alight. The motorcar
struck Ford squarely. He was hurled
nearly ten feet and turned a complete
somersault, landing on the hood Of the
auto. He remained there for a second,
then rolled off to the pavement
A number of persons witnessed the
accident. One woman screamed loudly
and became hysterical, but soon was
quieted.
Several men who rushed to the aid
Of Ford were surprised when he asked
If his bicycle had been ruined He
was taken to the receiving hospital.
The surgeons say his injuries are not
serious.
In swerving, the motorcar, in an at
tempt to avoid the accident, a buggy,
belonging to Charles Mattaz, a solicit
tor of 1878 West Twenty-second street,
was bumped and slightly damaged.
Ford was on the wrong side of the
street. He evidently thought he could
reach the curb before the auto reached
him, and eye witnesses say the acct
dent was unavoidable
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-07
Dismissal Retarded LiuhtIv

TOXIC, Jan. 6.-The foreign office
does not regard the dismissal of Yuan
Shat Kai as likely to prove a disturb
ing factor in the Chinese situation.
From reliable sources it has been as
certained that Japanese statesmen do
not expect any serious change in China
because of this or other recent occur
rences, and they are hopeful for a set
Element of all existing differences be-
cause the period of mourning for the
late emperor and empress dowager is
completed. Although stocks fell heavily
upon receipt of the news that the COM
mander-in-chief Of the Chinese army
had been deposed from office, prices are
recovering rapidly.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-07
is SENT TO PRISON WHERE
HE PLACED MANY INNOCENT
Russian Police Chief Hid and Found
Bombs and Literature in Homes
and So Convicted Many
Prisoners

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 6.-Colonel
Zavarnitsky, chief of the secret police
at Vladivostok, has been sentenced to
four years penal servitude and the loss
of his military rights on the charge of
having manufactured evidence in polit-
ical cases. Two of the coIonePs sub
ordinates were sentenced to shorter
terms.
Details of the trial received here to-
day show that Zavarnitsky repeatedly
placed bombs and illegal literature in
the apartments of suspected persons.
and by this means secured convictions
Many political prisoners will be re-
leased as a result of these revelations.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-07
Asiatic Squadron Returns

MANILA, Jan. 6.-The Asiatic squad
ron, commanded by Rear Admiral Har-
Dor, has returned from a cruise through
the southern islands of the Philippine
group. The fleet officers report en-
thusiastic receptions to the ships at the
various ports at which they stopped.
Yesterday the fleet held its speed trials
at sea. The cruiser Charleston, under
natural draft, averaged an hourly speed
Of 1913 knots, while the Cleveland and
Chattanooga, under similar conditions,
equaled the speed called for with
natural draft in the contracts under
which they were constructed
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-07
Korean Emperor on a Tour

SEOUL, Korea, Jan. 6.-The en-
peror of Korea, accompanied by Mar
quis Ito of Japan and his ministers,
left the capital this morning for a tour
OF the empire, it being his purpose to
investigate conditions. This is the first
trip of a Korean ruler to the interior
of the empire. The emperor will re-
turn to Seoul January II. During the
early stages of his journey he has been
received everywhere with enthusiasm
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-07
Goes After Job; Vanishes

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 6.-John E..
Estes, a civil engineer, who formerly
worked on the construction of the
Western Pacific railroad, is missing,
and his mother, Mrs. Clarence E. Ed
words, is seriously i'll in consequence
ut her home here. Estes left home on
November IA, saying he was going to
stockton to see if there was any fur
Their work for him. Since then no trace
has been found of him. 1t is thought
he may have gone to Nevada or Brit
ish Columbia in search of job.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-07
Count Attempts Suicide

TOXIC, Jan. 6.-Count Toda, whose
engagement to royal princess was
recently Cancelled because of the dis
covery that he had been married while
a student at Cambridge, England, and
who divorced his wife after his return
to Japan, today attempted to commit
suicide by taking poison. The attempt
was unsuccessful. The count has been
deprived of his seat in the upper house
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-07
Accused of EmbezzIement

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. GA warrant
was issued today for the arrest Of
Benjamin Goodman, a jeweler whose
place of business is at Sixth avenue
and Clement street. Goodman is
charged with felony embezzlement, and
the police are advised that he has OBJ
tanned jeWelry valued at $4,000 from
local wholesalers within the past
month. The specific charge is the en-
beZzlement of three diamond rings
valued at $317, the property Of Nord-
mann Brothers.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-07
Ends Life Reading Bible

FALLON, New, Jan. 6.-With a Bible
in his hand and his shoes removed
Robert Shirley, sheriff of Churchill
county, sat on pile of lumber near
the Fallon railroad station and blew
off the top of his head with a revolver.
Worry over the failure to secure
bondsman following his reelection in
November is said to be the cause of
his act. A widow and twelve children
survive him
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-07
Transport Buffalo Sails

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 6.-The naval
transport Buffalo, Captain Bostwick.
sailed today for Honolulu, carrying
several hundred marines to occupy q
permanent station on the island of
Oahu. The men will assist in the con-
struction of the Notifications at Pearl
harbor.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-07
JuauIar Severed: Will Live

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 6.-With his exter-
nal Jugular vein entirely severed and
internal vein bullying through the gasn
in his neck, Thomas L. Mccain. an
employe of the Southern Mountain Wa
ter company, has lived since Sunday
and will recover. say the physicians.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-07

real estate advertisement sells one mans
property before another mans FOR SALE"
pIacard has even commenced to gather dust
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-07
SENDS ANOTHER
$4,000 TO ITALY
CONSULAR AGENT CABLES
MONEY TO RED CROSS
EXPECTS TO GIVE ADDITIONAL
$4,000 THIS WEEK
Fund viii Be SweIIed by EbeII Club
Repeating Colonial Program and
by Signor Lucchesi's
Concert

Luigi DePOrto, Italian consular agent
| sent another subscription to the earth
quake sufferers of Italy yesterday. This
makes $4,000 contributed this week by
the people of Los Angeles It was sent
by cable to the president of the Red
Cross society at Rome, who promptly
| acknowledged its receipt. 1t is the aim
OF the committee canvassing for funds
to secure another $4,000 to send by
Friday.
or the large sums received yesterday
$11I.oO was from Niles Pease, who is
CUSTODIAN for subscriptions made at the
city hall; 5000 from the italian Relief
society, 5000 from the Italian Renevo-
lent society and $500 from the Los An
geleS Metal JObberS' association.
Inc program given at the Ebell club
MONDAY afternoon SO successfully will
be repeated Friday night at the same
place and an admission will be charged.
t ehe proceeds to be added to the relief
Iund. The entertainments will consist
or two scenes, depicting life in colonial
Gays. The first shows the interior of
drawing room in a southern home of
100. The women on the stage will be
IN court costume of that period and will
dance the minuet and sing old songs.
inc second scene shows a gathering
oanjos and singing. Between the scenes
MISS Louise Nixon Hill will sing
eighteenth century songs.
Participants in Show
Those who will take part in the per.
romance are Mrs. G. Q. Stanton, under
whose direction the program was ar
ranged; Mrs. Oliver c. Bryant, Mrs.
Mathew S. Robertson, Mrs. W. |. Hol-
I1ngsworth, Mrs. Erasmus Wilson. Mrs
Edgar L. Swaine, Mrs. r. J. Waters,
Mrs. E. H. BarmOre, impersonating the
| colonial DANES in the first picture, and
Mines. Watson Terry, A. L. McAulev
Ada Van Pelt and c. @. Stanton.
Signor Lucchesi has offered to give
| the entire proceeds of his concert of
January Is.
The Gamut club has given it's aud
itorlum for the occasion free of charge,
and the Wiley B. Allen company, in
the same manner, give the use of two
grand pianos for the elaborate program
The services of Bonardeau, baritone,
and of Julius Bierlich, violinist, have
been gladly accepted, and Mrs. Fred
Dorm will interpret a number of drama
| tic songs.
Mrs. Chamot, Mrs. Fosdick, Mrs. ia
| cobs, Miss Metzner and Miss Wafer Of
| San Francisco also will lend their
talent. They are now on the road, COM
Ing by automobile, and probably will
reach Los Angeles next Tuesday. 1t
| is hoped the public enthusiastically will
patronize this concert for its noble aim,
showing its proverbial generosity in
helping a suffering sister nation and
its appreciation for the efforts of
worthy artists.
Tickets may be obtained at all music
stores, pianoforte dealers, at the Won
Stein academy and at the headquarters
of the Italian relief committee, 222
North Spring street.
Football Game for Relief
A football game will be played Sun
day afternoon at Fiesta park between
the Rangers and Thistles, and the gate
receipts will be contributed to the re-
lief fund.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-07

You might inst as well NOT RELIEVE Tn
advertising unless you are USING il to fur
ther your plans!
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-07
Football Game for Relief

A football game will be played Sun
day afternoon at Fiesta park between
the Rangers and Thistles, and the gate
receipts will be contributed to the re-
lief fund.
Contributions collected January and
by the Italian relief committee:
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-07

u LACK, tans and black with
- white sole. Standard makes,
admittedly the best values retailing
regularly in Los Angeles at 35c.
Now, per pair, 25c.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-07
$50 WOnen'S
Silk Plated Hose .

Il VERY pair of colored, silk-plate6
- stockings in stock selling regular
ly at $1.25 and $3.50, now 75c pair
Splendid, serviceable qualities. Look
like pure silk and wear better.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-05-06
Mnnprtt
GtrttthRr 8arA

-
Mr.. J.zR. Wilson came to Hen
Jacksonville three and a half years
ago from Pittsburg, Pa, and is
now successfully engaged in the
wholesale and retail lumber bust
ness here. He carries a most
complete stock of rough and
dressed lumber, and has built one
of the best and most modern lum-
Der sheds in Western North Car
DINA.
Mr. Wilson's yards are located
just one block west of the court
house, on the corner of Church
and Chestnut streets, and he is
we'll prepared to serve the public
with almost anything in the lum-
Der line, either rough or dressed.
Mr.. Wilson's business methods
seem to meet with the approval
of the public, as is evidenced by
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-05-06
iUtn6Huar
that Jark8 1t1If

Hendersonville's claims as THE
resort of the South are sustained
by such places of generous hos
pitality of this well-known home,
which, one-half mile from the
Hendersonville depot, on asgentle
eminence covered with oak and
pine, commanding a superb view
of town and country and its en-
circling rim of guardian noun
tains, is one of the most delight
full places possible in which to
spend your summer vacation.
The House that Jack Built"
owned by Messrs. j. C.. Rigby,
j. {. Morrow and w. R. Gentry,
has twenty-five pleasant rooms,
wide verandas; most spacious and
beautiful grounds, which, with
its proximity to town makes it
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-05-06
BrGnmon's Bakery.
Rrattttnn q
RakRru.

ALI prospective visitors to
Beautiful Hendersonville this
Summer will be interested,
naturally, in what they are going
to get to eat here.
We're they to step into Mr.. w.
C. Brannon's bakery they would
feel at ease on this score.
"Clean, wholesome, pure"
Just those three words are fully
descriptive of the Brannon
Bakery products-its bread, its
cakes and its pies.
The entire plant has just
undergone a complete remodel
ing and a thorough overhauling,
and is now equipped with every
modern appliance so necessary
to the production of the very
best in the bakery line.
A characteristic of this well
known bakery is the fact that
they use nothing but the very
best and freshest the market
affords in the production of their
delicious bread and pastries, and
one trial makes a regular custo-
mer.
Mr.. Brannon cordially invites
the summer tourist in Hender-
sonville to inspect his handsome
store. Comfortable seats are
there if you wish to rest and
courteous attention will be Of
fered you whatever your re-
q~uirements.
Brannon's Bakery, located on
Main street, in the postofice
block. is a bakery of which Hen
Jacksonville people have nothing
but praise-and the business de-
serves the reputation it has ac-
quired.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-05-06
nf
:.
81. O. pPrktna

This really beautiful home, the
residence of MI. Il. c. Perkins,
one of the most desirable places
in Hendersonville, is now offered
for sale.
It fronts 1872 feet on. Main
street, is 1904 feet deep, and faces
three streets. The house has all
modern conveniences, electric
lights, etc, has eight rooms, two
verandas, and the grounds sur
rounding the building, really a
park, are commented on for
their superb beauty by all.
There are many grand old trees,
a lawn Of velvet, and the broad
cement walk in front of the
property adds no little to its
attractiveness.
It's location. on Main street,
its close proximity to the court
house, the postofice. etc, makes
the price asked, $4,000, extreme
ly reasonable for this property.
Those interested should address
Mr.. II. C. Perkins, Henderson
vile, N. C. :. 81
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-05-06
Uhr EnurarnH
6arnn1arr On.

One of the representative bust
ness houses of Hendersonville, a
business house which has GER
tainly grown with the town, is
that of the Edwards hardware
Co., established in 1890, and
which has grown from a modest
beginning to it's present proper
tons.
Mr.. w. Fl. Edwards knows
hardware, there can be no
mannerof doubt on this point,
and if there's anything in that.
line that any visitor to- Beautiful
Hendersonville needs, the
chances are that it will be found
amongst his great stock.
To enumerate all the articles
carried would be a useless task.
but the Edwards Hardware Conn
pany sell enormous quantities of
house furnishing goods, of
stoves and ranges, of sporting
goods and guns and ammunition.
They are also agents for Wes-
tern North Carolina for the ]. l.
Case Threshing Machine Co.,
and for the American Saw Mill
and Machine Co.
The attractive stone building
of the Edwards Hardware Co.,
OH Main street, is one of the
handSomest and most substantial
business structures in Hender-
souville. Mr. Edwards has al
ways been identified with every
public movement in this town,
and has built up a most enviableI
and flourishing business for him.
self while doing his full share to-
wards making a greater and
more beautiful town. ia
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-05-06
M. M. &hRptRrn

Here is a picture of the oldest
store in Hendersonville, and It's
occupant, M. M. Shepherd, is the
9Th oldest business man here. This
well known firm makes a speciality
of selling shoes, and their con-
tinuous success since 1888. dur
ing which time they have built
up their present substantial and
%fourishing business, is an exam
pie of what giving the people a
square deal' will result in.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-05-06

Again, those whose vitality has
been taxed by the arctic cold and
the lung-penetrating billiards. of
the winters of the North and
Northwest and who seek a eli
mate where the winters are warm
should remember that while mild
winters are a blessing, yet the
absence of frost is enervating and
injurious.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-05-06

the amount of business that has
come to him, during the few
months that he has been in bust
ness, since October Is, 1908.
Mr.. Wilson is always pleased
to see visitors here, and any in
formation desired is gladly and
courteously given.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-05-06

of the many reasons for its re-
markable popularity.
An excellent cuisine, a home
like atmosphere and personal at
tention to the wants of the hotel
guests help make THE House
that Jack Built as distinctive
amongst summer3hotels as its un-
usual name is among hotel no
menclature.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-05-06

Hendersonville has paved
streets and sidewalks, and is adj
mittedly THE mountain resort of
the South.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-05-06

altogether a delightful summer
home for Hendersonville tourists.
A mineral spring of really re-
markable curative powers, is one
of the distinctive features of this
we'll known hotel, and is also one
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-05-06

The boarding house accomoda-
tons of Hendersonville are am
pie, and the1rates are reasonable.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-05-06

The water supply of Hender-
sonville is pure, abundant, spark
ling, "a natural thirst quencher.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-06-03
LIVING GOLD OF WHEAT FIELD
sensations Of a Ride Through the
Miles Of Moving Grain.

Take look at the wheat field that
has been brought up to perfection, as
II stands. Yellow as gold, with the sheen
or the sea, biilowing from skyline to sky.
line like an ocean Of gold, where the
WIND touches the ripping wave-crests
with the tread OF invisible feet. In
California, in Oregon, in Washington,
III Dakota. In the Canadian northwest,
you may ride all day on horseback
through the wheat fields without a
break In the flow Of yellow heavy
headed grain. No shade trees. No
knobs and knobs and hills and hollows
OF grass or black earth through. From
dawn till dark, from sunrise in a burst
OF fiery splendor over the prairie hori-
zon to shutdown when the crimson
thing hangs like a huge shield of
blood In the haze Of q heat twilight
you may ride with naught to break
the view between you and the horizon
put wheat-wheat. 1t is like the gold
fields. 1t goes to your head. You
grow dizzy looking at it. You rub
your eyes. Is it mirage? The bill
lowing yellow waves seem to be breast
-AAo Viz fSiy 6hy. lou look up. Inc
sky Is there all right with the black
mote of meadow lark sailing the
azure sea. He drops liquid notes of
sheer music down on your head. does
that meadow lark; and that gives you
back your perspective, your sense of
amazing reality. You are literally, abb
solutely. really, in the midst of a sea
OF living gold. 1t is you and not the
lark that is the mote. You begin to
feel as If your special mote. might be
a beam that would get lost in infinity
you stayed there long; and as you
ride on-and on-and some more on.
and by and by come out Of the
leaguelong, fenceless fields with an
odor In your nostrils that isn't exactly
like incense-it's too fugitive, too fine,
too sublimal of earth. It is aromatic,
a sort of altar of roses, the imprisoned
fragrance Of the billions upon billions
OF wheat flowers shut up in the glumes
OF the heavy-headed grain here. And,
that's the odor. of the wheat.-Minns-
apolis journal.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-06-03

james McNamee Plaintiff. VS.. Elizabeth
Spottiswood and Sarah Mckee. Defendants
Notice OF Referees Sale.
Under and by virtue of an interlooutory judp.
ment OF sale rendered In the District Court Of
tie Fourth Judicial District Of the State of Ne.
vada: in and for Elko County. on the 13th day
Of May. 1909, in the above entitled action
wherein james McNamee, the above named
plaintiff obtained an interlocutory Judgment
and order Of sale OF all those certain lots pieces
ana parcels OF land situate In the County of Ell
rs follows to wit:
Lots l. 2, 3. and Of Section. twenty.one (2D
IotS ana OF Section twenty seven (27) and
Lots Lots and Of Section thirty.four G3D in town:
East. NJ. d. b. & NJ. VIZ
g, Notice Is he, by given that on Monday the
seventh day OF June. 1909. between the hours Of
nine in the morning and five in the afternoon
20 Wit, AT twelve o'clock noon Of that day, in
front OF the Court house in the town and County
OF Elko. In obedience to an order appointing
me as referee OF said Court and directing me to
sell sald property and report thereon. I will. as
Such reIeree. sell the above described proper
W, together with all improvements, and water
nno water rights, to the highest and best bid
der Tor cash. In gold coin of the United States.
SUBJECT TO confirmation by said District Court.
me premises herein described constitute what
Is KNOWN as the =. j. McNamee Ranch on North
FORK, Elko County. Nevada.
HAYDEN HENDERsos.
Dated at Elko. Nevada. May H. 1909.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-06-03
Counting by Machinery.

Swedish inventor has designed
an apparatus for counting money and
sorting the pieces into specified uuan.
titles. In the first place, money of
various denominations is put into the
machine and separated according to
value, these being sent into various
tubes. When in the tubes the coins
can be taken out in lots of 10, 20, 80 or
100 pieces, at the will of the operator.
The apparatus is capable of separat.
Ing, counting and dividing into the lots
before mentioned $4,000 pieces in an
hour. One machine under one opera.
tor is able to accomplish in one day
as much counting as could be done by
81 most experienced bank cashiers
Dundee Advertiser.