The Hanford Sentinel from Hanford, California • 1

qMLY HANFORD JOURNAL NINTH TEAS. HANFORD, KINGS COUNTY, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1907. NO. 73. vers became agitated, and when he saw there was no assistance he burst into tears.

NEWPORT ATHLETES MEET DESPITE THREATENING WEATHER THERE IS GOOD ATTENDANCE Good Crowd Goes to Tulare from Here. Lemoore Also Is Well DIED FROM WOUNDS POLICE OFFICES OF FRESNO DIED THURSDAY. On Death Bed Identified the Man Who Shot Him Full of Lead." SAY: Saturday our spring Oxford shoes arrived. Get in early, put your feet in a pair of Bostonians. A PINK AND WHITE WEDDING.

Two Well Known Young People Joined in Wedlock. The homo of Andrew' Hoover, at Orangeville, was the seeue of a very pretty wedding last evening, when his daughter, Ida May, became the bride of Harold E. Montes, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. A.

J. Moates. The bride came to this county about five years ago with her father and other members ot the family from Kansas and has made many friends here since that time. At 8:30 oclock the attendants, Homer Hoyt as best man, and Miss Lizzie Ritchio as maid of honor, led the wav into the parlor, followed by the brido and groom, where, under a large horseshoe formed of smilax, sprinkled with daisies and geraniums, amidst the decorations of myrtle, ivy and smilax they were joined in the holy bond of matrimony by Rev. J.

M. Taylor, pastor of the Orangeville M. E. church, with a most impressive ceremony, witnessed only by the most intimate friends and relatives of the con-trading parties. The bride looked very sweet, dressed in white chiffon and carrying a cluster of white carnations and smilax.

Her maiil of honor. Miss Lizzie Ritchie, was also dressed in white and carried a cluster of pink earnations. The decorations were pink and white, streamers of tho two colors being suspended from the corners of the room and the wall covered with tho myrtlo and ivy'. After the ceremony congratulations were abundantly bestowed and the guests were then invited to partake of refreshments. At the usual hour the guests began to depart and the young people escorted the newly married eouplo to tho pretty home which was in rendincss to receive them, nnd where they will at once begin housekeeping.

Many bautiful presents were received and -tjjyy go to their new home carrying with them the best of wishes of their many friends for future prosperity and happiness. OTHERS Harry S. Van Meter, the Fresno police officer, who late Wednesday night was shot by a burglar near I and Inyo streets, died in the Burnett sanitarium at 1 oclock yesterday afternoon, says the Republican of this morn-ing. But he died bravely, and his last words were to his father: "I know they have the divan who shot me. A- Yesterday morning about 9 oclock the police brought before Van Meter the first man who was arrested upon suspicion, Ernest C.

Silvers. The policeman, as he lay in the hospital was asked whether ho could identify the man who shot him. He replied: I would be able to tell him anywhere and under any conditions. Silvers was quietly conducted into the room. Van Meter looked at him steadily from where he lay.

He did not speak then, but after the prisoner was taken eub he said: That is the man who shot me. Shortly before noon it became apparent that Van Meter would die within several hours. He was rapidly failing in strength. District Attorney Church was notified of this grave condition. The attorney responded immediately, bringing with him Miss Lou Reardon, the official stenographer.

In mtjie presence of the police, E. S. Van Meter, the dying mans father; Dr. J. D.

Davidson, the district attorney and several others, Miss Beardon took the I aste-moitem statement of the officer. Ernest Silvers, in company with two ether suspects recently arrested, was again brought into the room. Van Meter looked the three men over carefully and, indicating Silvers, said: 4 You are the man who shot me full of lead last night. Silvers started at the dying mans accusation. Be careful, he said, hoarsely, you know what such a statement incans to me.

But again Van Meter repeated positively that Silvers was the man guilty of the assault. Silvers unwillingly entered the room where Van Meter lay, and as he was -brought before the bed he made an attempt to take his white hat, part of the incriminating evidence, from his head. The police restrained him from bo doing, ne then looked straight ahead, his features distorted. When Van Meter repeated his acusation Sil EOT LIKE San Francisco Japanese Protest. TOKIO, Feb.

21. A written interpellation regarding the San Francisco school question was presented to the government today by a member of the house of representatives. The reply of Foreign Minister Hayashi is expected in a few days. The Japanese residents in San Fran cisco have cabled a strong appeal to Tokio asking the government to support their cause and pointing out that the restriction of Japanese immigration would eventually result in the extinction of their compatriots residing in San Francisco. The Japanese newspapers have not commented on this appeal up to the present.

Will Investigate Jute Scandal. SACRAMENTO, Feb. 21. The senate today adopte a resolution introduced by Senator Boynton calling for an investigation of the allegod jute scandal at San Qientin. The appointment of a special comnyttee of five senators is to bo made by the president of the senate to investigate the charges that the jute mill product is being handled in the interest of certain speculators, thereby greatly increasing the price of grain bags.

Japanese Boy Will Be Admitted. SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 21. Within a week little Keikichi Aoki, the Japanese boy who was made the plaintiff in the suit to tert the right of the school board to exclude him from the educational institutions of the city, will make application again for admittance to tho Redding primary school, and in accordance with the terms of the agreement reached at Washington between the federal authorities and the San Francisco schools, will be admitted. His father, M.

Aoki, a Pine street book seller, expressed his pleasure today with the terms of the settlement. Negro Conference. TFSKEGEE, Feb. 21 The annual session of tho TuHkegeo Negro Conference began here today at the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial institute. President Booker T.

Washington reviewed the advance made by the negro race since the advent of freedom. He advised the members of the race to push onward in the path of industrial progress, to live decent and clean lives, to avoid racial friction, and by frugality and honest living to command their own self respect and to earn nnd keep the respect of their white neighbors. Have New Sign Up. The new clothing firm, J. R.

Floris have tlieir temporary sign up at their soon to be occupied quarters at 106 West Sixth street, and from it we learn that they intend to open up about the first of March. STRAIGHT GRAINED LUMBER with wraps and knots noticeably absent shows stack upon stack in this yard. If you have the least interest in new building or building alterations or repairs, it will repay you to see our stock and let us quote prices. HANFORD LUMBER CO. L.

H. Pratt, Manager. Phone Main 1, The special train this morning carried one hundred and twenty-six enthusiastic Hanford people, bedecked with orange and white, together with a purple and orange delegation of forty-two from Lemoore, to Tulare, where today the greatest high school event of the year is taking place, the field day meet of the Central California High School Athletic association. The fair sex was well represented in the crowd that went over from this eitv. Each no doubt went to cheer on to victory some lioro of her heart, and teachers and professors proudly chaperoned their various classes to the scene of the sports.

The outcome of tho contests could not be lenrned in time for publication, but we feel certain that tho Hanford contingent will be numbered among the top-noteliers. A Quiet Day. The usual hurry and hustle in our business section was not in evidence this afternoon. All save one or two of the merchants closed their doors nnd the town, as far as business activity is concerned, resembled a quiet day in Remnoy. Tomorrow we will have a good opportunity to note what a busy town we live in.

It ling become such a usual sight to sco the business section thronged with shoppers that it takes something of this kind to make us realize that we are living anil having onr being in strictly up to-dnte, thrifty little city. Rejected Nursery Stock Shipped East. The second batch of fruit trees shipped from the nursery in New Haven, to Mr. Harrison, who recently purchased part of tho Ragan place near Hanford, was shipped back to Missouii today. It consisted almost entirely of peach trees, which Horticultural Commissioner B.

V. Sharp and his fellow commissioners found were affected with tho deadly- peach root borer. The commissioners are justified in their prompt nnd efficient action in getting this infected stock out of Kings county. In Honor of Washington. The anniversary of tho birth of Washington was celebrated today throughout town by the floating of Old Glory and the general cessation of business transactions.

Many business bouses displayed the national colors and the likeness of the dear father of his country appeared in many windows. How many of thoso who now stand upon lifes stage will be thus honored one hundred and seventy-five years after their birth? Grand Ball Tonight. A good crowd will likely alend the ball at tho Armory tonight, and those who go will undoubtedly have a good time. There will he fine music, and the floor has received careful attention, so that everything is in readiness for the grand affair. New Flag Takes the Breeze.

The handsome new flag which City Clerk Ilili purchased, on authority of the city trustees, is flying to the breeze today on the city hall in honor of the Father of Our Country. The flag is 8x12 feet ia size and is of good material. Try a Want Ad. Bert results. $25 PER ACRE 80 acres, two miles from Armona.

$35 PER ACRE Highly improved 80-acre stock ranch, with five acres in fruit. $-15 PER ACRE 1G0 acres; all in grain. $1 PER ACRE 320 acres pasturo land. $85 PER ACRE 30 acres, by Lucorno Vineyard; 12 acres in alfalfa. $140 PER ACRE 10 acres in fruit; improved and trays.

$260 PER ACRE 80 acres, with 60 acres of 10-year-old vineyard, and 10 acres of 4-year-old orchard. $8000 annual income. $65 FER ACRE 320 acres; highly improved, with 200 acres in alfalfa. Many other bargains in large tracts. Also agent for the Armona lands.

NEWPORT 409 W. Seventh St. Long, easy termsi. Peter M. Nelson Machine Shop Now Open.

The new machine and repair shop of fnrklcr Cargill, Fifth street, just opposite tho Central Lumber yard, is now in fine shape for business. The engine arrived a few days ago and Messrs Caekler nnd Cargill, both expert mnehinists and gas engine men, ore ready to attend to any and all business in tlieir line. Repairing A Bicycle In a scientific manner needs an expert band to do it properly. Our work in this line is above criticism We will take your bicycle apart, clean it, re-tire it and give you a practically new wheel at a small cost- If you want good work at good prices, bring yourinjured wheel to Hoags Cyclery 38 N. Irwin St.

Phone Main 13 1 FIVE ACRE TRACTS Twenty two five-acre tracts, close in. Some of them in orchard, vineyard, jand alfalfa. Most reasonable prices. UOPYKIOMT ELEGANCE AND BEAUTY Is a strong characteristic of our fur-miture. It strikes the fancy of our customers, and strikes the pocketbook so reasonably that every home can be well furnished.

We are always glad to Riave you come and view our line of goods and get prices. HAYES A SCHMITTS 216-218 W. Seventh Street L. S. CHITTENDEN CO.

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