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Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-26
LARGE ESTATE PRogATED

The will of the late Carolyn B.
Church, who left an estate valued at
$50, 900, was admitted to probate in de-
partment of the superior court yes
terday. the executors, H. Stuart,
John Mcdonald and Fred B. Church,
being required to give a bond in the
sum of $154, 900. The largest part of
the estate is left in trust by the viii
for the benefit of the decedent's
mother, Mrs. Sarah ]. Bishop of Pasa-
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-26
SAN PEDRO NEWS LIKELY
TO GET CITY PRINTING

City ordinances and other official documents
that must be published will hereafter appear
the recommendation of the supply committee
This committee concluded yesterday that as
the San Pedro News was the lowest bidder
ia cents an inch and the News 13lh cents The
Journal now has the contract at IS cents an
inch.
Inc san PEDRO News complies with the
charter in being a newspaper of general circu-
lation published in the city one year prior
TO submitting its bid, and the supply commit
lee peIeves the San Pedro News can do the
business as well as the Journal.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-26
ACCUSED FORGER OF
SIGNATURE ARRESTED
John 0rmsby Charged with Sign
ing Woman'S Name to Release

John Ormsby was arrested yesterday charged
With forging Mrs. Emma La Bellies signature
to a release on a diamond ring. According to
a statement made by the woman to the author
tiles, she gave Ormsby ring valued at 500
and instructed him to sell it and give her the
proceeds of the sale When Ormsby failed to
return the ring or its value, she sued.
The civil trial came up before Justice Pierce
yesterday and Ormsby produced a release on
the ring purported to have been signed by
Mrs. La Belle. When Mrs. La Belle saw the
release she claimed that she had never af-
fixed her signature to any document of that
nature and on appearing before Assistant Dis
trict Attorney McComas secured a complaint.
Justice Pierce issued a warrant, and within
two hours after showing the release Ormsby
was placed in jail. The officials who will
handle the case stated that the signature on
the release is forgery Of Mrs. La Bellies
signature.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-26
RAILROAD SUES CITY

The San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt
Lake railroad filed suit in the superior
court yesterday against the city of Los
Angeles for the recovery of taxes paid
on it's franchise in this city under pro-
test The plaintiff asks a refund of
$935.43 on one portion of the franchise,
$1524.41 on another and $570.9S on a
third, alleging that the amounts paid
were beyond legal requirements.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-26
WILL DIVIDE $4,000 ESTATE

A petition for letters of administra-
ton in the estate of the late Seth w.
Champion, who died on May Ia leaving
an estate valued at $4,000, was filed
in the superior court yesterday by Mrs
Lucinda A. Champion, widow of the
deceased, who, with her two daugh-
ters and a son, are named as heirs by
the will.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-26
COMMISSION TO PICK HOSE

Because the members of the supply COM
mttee are so busy in their capacity as mem
rates that they cannot do much commit
teemen. the council yesterday turned over to
the fire commission the matter of selecting
L, 900 feet of hose for use of the fire de-
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-26
WANTS RENT FoR BALLOON

An action to collect rent on balloon
loaned to w. G. Lutz was filed in the
superior court yesterday by Dick Fer
rls, who alleges that the defendant
rented his balloon, America" Sep
tember 4. 1909. for a week. and has
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-26
ORR REFUSED PROBATION

James S. Orr, who recently pleaded
guilty to a felony, was refused proba-
ton by Judge Willis yesterday morn
ing and sentenced to three years in
San Quentin prison.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-26
nIvoRcE SUITS FILED

Divorce suits filed in the superior
court yesterday were: Mary ollie Gar
land VS.. Edward c. Garland, Ella Wits
VS. Luther G. Wills. Louise F. Lamont
VS.. John w. Lamont.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-26
ASKS DAMAGES OF P. E.

Charles ]. Tremble filed suit in the
superior court yesterday against the
Pacific Electric Railway company for
$40, 800 damages for injuries he alleges
he sustained by his wagon being struck
by one of the defendants cars on
April %.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-01-12
CIRCUIT COURT.

The following cases have been disposed of in the circuit court since yesterday:
 H. c. Sharp vs. Junction City Lumber Go. Judgment for plain tiff for $10.
 Mrs. Susan Moore vs. w. F. Putnam; suit for possession; yer dict for plaintiff.
 Outcault Adv. Co.,, vs l.. Suckle; verdict for defendant.
 The case of the Christian church vs. New Hampshire Fire Insurance Co.,; continued for the term.
 J. H. Miller vs. w. c. Bright, verdict for defendant for $25.00, on cross complaint.
 The cases of the Francisco's s vs. the P. & N. w. Railroad will come up this afternoon.
 The criminal docket will be taken up tomorrow.
 The grand jury will probably adjourn Friday.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-01-12
Joe A. Bailey

In todays paper appears the announcement of Joe A. Bailey as candidate for re-ele ction to the office of county and probate clerk of Nevada county, subject to the democratic party.
 MT. Bailey is serving his first term as clerk and having made a most satisfactory official, he will doubtless have no opposition in the race. He is efficient, accom- modating and attends strictly to the business of the office.
 Perhaps no one ever went into an office backed by the good wishes of as many friends as did MT. Bailey two years ago, and the excellent manner in which he has kept faith with those friends
The Prescott daily news., 1910-01-12
Hiehsmith-Gracy

An unusually pretty wedding occurred at the home of Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Gracy, College Ave. 1, on December 30, 1909, when Rev. Robert Alfred Highsmith and Miss Mana Ben Gracy took the sacred VOWS that made them man and wife.
 The bridal party composed of bride and groom and Mr. J. A. Clark and Miss Arlie Gracy slowly marched into the pres ence of friends and relatives while Miss Murray pre- siding at the piano, played that most sacred and tender of wedding marches, Mendelss- ohn's, Arriving at their proper places they faced Rev. Livin- good, of the Progressive Chris tian Church of Weatherford, and heard the beautiful cere' mony that sealed their VOWS. The beautiful home was decor ated with ferns and palms.
 A great number of beautiful presents were received.
 With the blessings and con- gratulations of kinsmen and friends Ito speed their parting the bride and groom left imme- distely for --Italy, Texas, where they will reside ip the future.
 Miss Gracy is too well known to require any introduction at our hands, but permit us to say that she has received broad and liberal education, is some thing more than conniesseur in music and art, is cultured, re- fined and well travelled and alto gether possesses so many of those lovely and amiable graces that enter into the composition of true womanhood, that Rev. Highsmith is to be cOngratulat- ed on the rare prize he has won. Rev. Highsmith is a promising young divine of the Christian faith, and has recently accepted a call to the pastorate of one of the churches at Italy. Texas. In behalf of the Local, accept our
The Prescott daily news., 1910-01-12
FIRE THREATENS
 BLOCK AT NEWPORT
At 2::30 this Morning two Big Stores in Center o f Business Block are Burn ing Fiercely.

Newport, Jan. 12.-Fire dis covered this morning at ? o'clock in the Charles Meyer Dry Goods COmpany's store threatens to destroy one of the principal bus mess blocks of the city. At 2:3( the Fire Department was fight ing bravely against the flames, but they had gained such head way that it seemed impossible that the men could check them before they destroyed the entire block containing eight brick stores.
 The value of the property con tained in the block is estimated at between $3OO,OOO and $4OO, ,0OO,
 At this hour two stores in the middle of the block were wrapp- ed in flames, which were spread ling to the buildings on each side. There are no fire walls in the block and it will apparently be impossible to check the fire until it sweeps the entire block
 The doomed block is located on Hazel Street, between Hazel and Laurel.
 It is impossible to find out at this time how the blaze .originat- ed. The Meyer store was all ablaze before the fire was dis covered.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-01-12

senatorial district. In making the same, 1 do so after advising with my friends from different portions of Hampstead county, whose citizen 1 am. Claiming no greater consideration for my candidacy than any other Hemp stead county citizen, therefore if the voters of the 20th district should be disposed to honor me with their support and influence, 1 will assure them that their confidence will not be misplaced.
 J. l.. BELL.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-01-12

heartiest congratulations and may your union be heaven bless. ed.
 On their arrival at their new home, Rev. and Mrs. Highsmith were met at the station by one of his parishoners in an auto and escorted to his home, where an informal reception was given in their honor. .-Springtown, Tex as, Exchange.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-01-12
Self Culture Club

The Self Culture Club will meet with Mrs. D. M. City on Thursday afternoon at 2:30, tEe place of meeting having been changed from Mrs. Dan Pitt mans.
 The following program will be rendered;
 Roll Call - Swedish Traits and Customs.
 Lesson Leader-MrS. Hart.
 Magazine Study-Mrs. Arnold
 Music-Miss Powell.
 Music-Mrs. Westmoreland. Telephone PAP for Magazines.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-01-12

is matter of much qualification to them and an honor to himself.
 The democrats of Nevada county will take great pleasure in voting a re-nomination for Mir. Bailey.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-01-12
A CARD

Within this issue will be found my announcement as a candidate Tor state senate from the 2Oth
The Prescott daily news., 1910-01-12
p. < N. W. TIME CARD
Westward

Westward
 Daily Except Sunday No 1. Leave Prescott II 80 a m No 3 Leave Prescott 4 15 p m No , Leave Prescott II 10 m
 Sunday only No Leave Prescott 6 3O ? m
 Eastward
 Daily Except Sunday Q ? Arrive Prescott 8 O2 a m No 4 Arrive Prescott 4 O5 p m J4ily Except Sunday and Monday No 6 Arrive Prescott 910 a m
 Sunday Only No s Arrive Prescott O2 m
The Prescott daily news., 1910-01-12

Say, MT. Farmer ,and Merchant too; I want to speak to you about fixing your shoes. 1 will sell you the leather, or 1 will sole your shoes, ar d make the prices as cheap as the Jews. And, you can pay for the work when you get the shoes. E. N. Daniel, phone 194.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-01-12
PRESCOTT, ARK.

Capital Stock, Paid Up, $35, 100000
 Surplus, $8,75000
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20

has materially aided American tour
lists while abroad.
The international exchange OF mer-
chandise. ideas, news, and literature
has established undeniable need for an
international medium OF speaking,
writing and printing" is the argu-
ment of the Esperantist. Every new
invention or publication emphasizes
this necessity. The urgency of the de-
mand has engaged the talents OF han
dreds of linguists. all of whom have
failed with the exception of DR.. Zamen-
hof. He did not really invent a uni
yersal language, but discovered ii al
ready existing. He merely adapted it
and arranged it for everyday use. and
named it Esperanto. which means
one who hopes.'r
Esperanto is easy" says Mr.. Drew.
''The words themselves are all closely
identified with the roots from which
the English is taken. The extreme sim
plicity of its grammar, the phonetic
spelling and the fact that there are
no exceptions to the few and very def
mite rules of its construction and that
all words of more than one syllable
are accented on the syllable before the
last makes it not at all difficult to
learn Careful study for three months
would enable a student to comprehend
the language. while study for six
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20

unique ones. The text is never rorrna.
and seldom contains stereotyped
phrases; 1t generally reflects the en-
thusiasm of the Esperantist who sends
it-and there are few Esperantists who
are not enthusiasts.
When Drew and Treadwell began
their Esperanto correspondence they
were skeptics as TO the value of the
language, but they determined to make
a practical test. They went at it thor
oughly at the expenditure of much time
and labor and considerable money, and
became enthusiasts. They were pleased
not only with the pleasure they got
out of the correspondence, but at the
advertising they were able to give the
state. And what is more, Drew feels
confident that rs a result of this cor
respondence San Francisco will be
chosen in 1915, the year of the Panama
Pacific exposition. as the place for the
Esperanto congress of all nations to
be held that year. Esperantists who
have taken prominent part in con-
crosses of the past have been COM
municated with, and the idea of meet
ing in San Francisco in 1915 has been
received and indorsed with enthusiasm.
But with all their enthusiasm over
the language Drew and Treadweil
never forgot the work of advertising
the state. They went at this part of
their appointed task in a thor
ough manner, keeping close track of
all inquiries sent as to the advantage
of the state and sending all the in
formation they could collect What
strikes one forcfbly in reading these
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
A World influence

Esperanto has made its influence
felt throughout the civilized world "
they say. Its influence has been felt
in, the commercial scientific and social
life of every nation. 1t has accom-
plished much and will become a great
power in the establishing of universal
peace, by not only affording common
tongue but by bringing men together
in closer harmony. In five years it will
have become absolutely Indispensable
among men OF every language and be-
lief. Esperanto, just born. win be act
lively mature in the near future
In substantiation of the assertion
that their language is practical. Esper-
Artists call attention to the fact that
standard literary works such as
the bible. and the writings of
Shakespeare, Dickens. Byron, Scott
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20

wise never have known. have learned
to more thoroughly appreciats history
because OF my having been IN communi-
cation with these students.
The effect Of this promiscuous cor
respondencs Is obvious. AS the use OF
theranguage grows 1t will broaden the
minds OF the people. I have been ex-
tremely fortunate in having enjoyed il
as 1 have. It teaches US 10 sympathize
as we are. 1t teaches us to appreciate
our own form OF government and mode
OF living Above all. we learn that we
are not always right and others always
wrong. either in political. religious or
social life. 1t gives us an insight into
the lives of millions and makes US gem
orally broad gauge.
II desire TO impress upon you the fact
that Esperanto is not expected to su-
persede or displace any language. II
is the hope of it's students that il viii
become an auxiliary to the languages
now spoken
"Of course, I shall not try to predict
the result of its adoption. but 1 feel safe
in saying that il VIII revOluti0nize
modes and methods a. extensively as
the greatest inventions have done. IT
will provide a medium OF expression
for authors and teachers When Esper-
anto takes its position among the Ian
guages. as il viii in time. scholars Will
give their work to Esperanto. so that
the works will reach all people. They
will reach millions where they reached
but hundreds before. I believe sincerely
that Esperanto viii be used everywhere
within the next quarter Of a century"
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20

zines and papers OF its absolute adapta-
bility and utility.
Esperanto has not taken a very
strong hold on Americans as yet. I
predict that IN two years time. how
ever. there will be any n~mber OF
Americans who will be serious Esper-
Artists. Even at this time 1 hear OF
local men taking it Up. There are prob
ably 20 students Of the language living
in this vicinity 1t will receive great
impetus after La Sesa.' the sixth. at
Washington next August. I believe that
our efforts will be successful in hold
ing the next congress on the Pacific
coast during 1915. at the time of the
Panama exposition We have had as
surances from the leaders that they
will do their utmost TO have the con-
gress held here at that time.
Aside from accomplishing satisfac-
torily my original intention of estab-
fishing for myself whether or not Es-
peranto is practical. I have been COM
pensated amply for my work. I have
been enabled to come in close contact
with the people OF other countries
have learned facts that would other
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
Synopsis Of The Esperanto Grammar

NOUNS Names end IN domo-a house (artice no
used) form plural add la doo-h houses; to form
add n: domojn pronounce -opnl
ADJECTIVES. words denoting lind quay end blanka
dono-a pte house; they take and plural agree
with
VERBS words expressing dcion end thus: indefinite
ami love- Indicative amas-docs love- ams-did love-
mill love- Conditional might op Imperative,
Amu-Lope! PARTICIPLES: amanta-loping. amintahayng
loved amontaabut 10 love- amaabeng loved amltahapng
been loved amoabou be loved There exceptions
irregular forms.
ADVERBS, words expressing manner end IN e. belebeauifuu
PERSONAL PRONOUNS: Mi |. Vi you Ii he 81 she. gi il.
iii they self Selves they (as they say To
(objechve) case add min. lin--me him.
WORD sCONSTRUCTION-The some thnty-hve short
ax the of which greatly reduces the number OF words
For adding the the feminine
father, mother Mall the opposite: rapid marapda-fas sloD
Egg denotes increased degree: bona excellent Etc.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20

and many others. as welf as books
Italian, have been translated into
Esperanto and printed. There are over
three hundred well circulated Esper-
anto magazines, the majority of which
are technical and scientific. These
constitute a great and growing educa-
tional factor.
DR.. L. Zamenhof is the creator of Es-
peranto, and thousands of postal cards
bearing his picture are printed in all
countries. From the portrait of DIR.
Zamenhof reproduced on this page it
will be seen that he wears the emblem
of the language in his coat lapel
Dr. zamenhof is the idol of the Es-
perantists, who maintain that his name
will go down in history as that of one
of the very greatest men of the world.
Born in az little suburb of Warsaw,
Poland, in 1889, Zamenhof became
troubled and perpiexed while still a
boy by the hatred and prejudice that
existed all around him between people
of different races and tongues. In his
tiny village were Jews, Russians.
Poles and Germans, and they were al
ways at war among themselves
Zamenhof reached the conclusion that
one OF the principal reasons for their
enmity and their quarrels was the diff
ference of their speech, as they had no
common ground on which to meet. no
method of ascertaining each others
real thoughts and feelings.
1T was this belief that led him to
set out on the manufacture of new
tongue easily learned by all. His pro-
jected universal language was the sub
ject of ridicule. and was referred to
as impra ctical. He was reminded of
the failure of scores of others who
had worked toward the same end. But
he persisted. and with success, de-
spite all obstacles and ridicule. Laugh
ter has given place TO admiration,
scof1ng has been succeeded by CRATE
full recognition of the service he has
done mankind. As an instance of this
it might be mentioned that w. ]. Spill
man, of the department of the interior.
has recently addressed a letter to DR..
Zamenhof telling him how Esperanto
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20

months would render one proficient
Mr.. Drew believes that the originator
of the idea is deserving OF place
among the great men of the age 1T
is the work OF genius" says he "Ths
idea had it's conception in Doctor Zem-
enhOfs mind because Of his environ
ment. He is student OF value to the
world Re has worked in the face OF
enormous odds with persistency and
brilliancy shown by few men,"
Asked what had attracted him to
spend the time studying before the
language was at all sure OF an even
meager foothold. Drew said:
Il first took up the study as a mental
recreation. After short period how
ever. commenced to see it's merits. II
grew on me- Since that time I have
had the strongest evidence in my own
correspondence and in the publishing
OF the various and numerous maga-
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20
Bv Kenneth D. Medcraft

= He hgurative lessening OF the
worlds size through their Ian
guage is the dream OF the Es-
perantists. That they are ac-
complishing their object by drawing
together in close communion widely
separated and radically different coun-
tries has been demonstrated in San
Francisco by Frank c. Drew and the
iate W. J. TreadweIl. with the true
California spirit they took occasion
while aiding in the spread and de-
velopment OF Esperanto TO advertise
their state. until now people in Tur-
key 10 whom the word California once
suggested but the vaguest Of ideas
know OF It as tangible and beautiful
reality. It's fame has spread 10 India
through this universal language, its
charms having been conveyed by the
medium OF Esperanto TO people who
would never have read extensively Of
the state either In their own or the
English language The term California
es here used includes also San Fran
cisco-and 10 tell the truth It is San
Francisco that has received the great
est benefit Of this advertising. A de-
scription OF the Portola festivities for
instance, went TO people Of alien
tongues IN all corners OF the world
al OF them received II in Esperanto.
And the San Franciscans who car
ried on this voluminous correspondence
benefited through learning things that
could have been learned in no other
way than through extraordinary lin
guaI ability OF the manners. customs
and political conditions in other coun-
tries One who did not know the Ian
guage might spend many months in
Turkey, for instance, and not gain
political knowledge that has been con-
veyed IN letters received in San Fran
cisco through the correspondence sys-
TEN developed and carried on by Drew
and TreadwelL Each day. during the
recent troubles IN Turkey, one or the
other OF these gentlemen received a
letter from correspondents IN that
country. one Turk wrote fifteen let
ters in one month giving detailed ac-
counts OF all that was gong on-im-
partial accounts. too. fully explaining
the movements and principles of both
parties. II was like receiving news
papers from that country, where
papers are scarce, and would mean
nothing to the man who could not read
the language IN which they were
printed.
Then, from Spain came long descrip-
tions of the troubles that were oc-
curing there. Ferrar, the educator
who was executed by the Spanish
authorities. was an Esperantist, which
made accounts of his trial and death
doubly interesting.
How many OF us can read Greek, the
language in which SapphO sang, in
which Pindar wrote immortal verse
the language of Homer's epics and OF
Aristophanes' comedies2 And how long
would il take the average man TO learn
it-or the Greek so to learn our Ian
guage that he would be able 10 carry
on an interesting correspondence with
a san Franciscan Greek is only for
the exceptionally well educated-but
Esperanto, quickly learned. has served
as q means OF communication between
san Franciscans and Athenians who
otherwise would never have heard of
each other. Each writer felt a closer
bond Of union with his distant corre-
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-20

Esperanto postals ana hearing them
translated is that they are well ex-
to grammar 1t is a contention of Es-
perantists that users of the language
are, as a rule, people of more than
ordinary intelligence and education,
and that thus they are enabled to pick
up the new language quickly and with
correctness. But aside from that
Esperanto is more easily learned than
any other language and has fewer mis-
leading complications.
Esperantists continually season their
conversation with enthusiastic claims
concerning their language.