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Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-10

ers we're greatly swollen. Parties who
drove to Matilija Springs we're unable
to return, owing to the high water
Total rainfall for the season here is
24.26 inches.
The Native Daughters held their an
nual memorial services at the odd
Fellows hall Sunday afternoon. Ow-
ing to the storm decoration was post
poned until yesterday afternoon, at
which time the graves Of their departed
sisters and those Of deceased pioneers
we're strewn with flowers.
In consequence of the severe rain of
Sunday, the funeral Of Mrs. Rose Nor
ris was postponed until yesterday
afternoon Interment took place at
the Ventura cemetery
Mrs. Teresa McGinnls was found
dead in bed at her home at the corner
of Palm and Meta streets yesterday
morning. Mrs. McGlnnis had been suf-
fering for some time with consump-
tion but of late had much improved.
She felt so we'll that she told her sis
ter, Mrs Hurd. who was attending her,
to sleep upstairs and not come down
if she heard any disturbance. De-
ceased was 81 years old and is sur lived
by three small children and her sister,
Mrs. Hurd.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-10
SANTA MONICA BOARD
OF TRUSTEES IN SESSION

Special to The Herald.
SANTA MONICA, May 9.-Numerous
petitions, very few of which received
favorable recognition, were brought to
the notice of the board of city trustees,
who met in regular session last night.
Two petitions asking consent to estab-
lish wharfs were presented and referred
to a committee of the whole. petit
tion from Hotel Casa del Mar for a
restaurant liquor license was referred
to the committee of the whole, as was
also a communication from Superinten-
dent X. H. Ingram of the Southern
Pacific, who asked that action be taken
to prevent a recurrence of damage to
railroad property by storm water.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-10
SHER|FFS HAVE
C|TY'S FREEDOM
SAN DIEGO IS ENTERTAINING
SUPERVISORS
WARMLY WELCOMES VISITORS
Mayor and President Of the Chamber
Of Commerce Greet Delegates
From All Parts Of the
state
Special TO The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN DIEGO, May 9.-Californla su-
porvisors and sheriffs have control of
things in San Diego and are doing
pretty much as they please, having
been given the freedom of the city by
Mayor Sehon and by President John S.
Akerman of the chamber of commerce.
The sheriffs met this afternoon at the
court house for a short session then
met again with the supervisors this
evening. During the remainder of
their stay the business session and the
pleasure trips will be made together.
Most of the sheriffs arrived on the
noon train and most of the supervis-
ors put in an appearance this evening.
All of the San Diego county officers
and their deputies were named on the
committee of reception and they were
at the train to extend the welcoming
palm.
The evenings session was devoted
to the addresses of welcome mentioned
and there was no discussion. Tomor-
by electric cars through the system
going over all the lines of the road in
the city. Tomorrow afternoon is to be
devoted to a launch ride on the bay.
In The evening there will be three
papers one OH "Oiled Roads, a second
on Public Charity and it's Relations
to and Effect on the Rising Genera
ton" and the third on "El Camino
Real, as factor in County Develop
ment.
All of Thursday will be devoted to
an automobile trip to the county hos
pital, to the State Normal school and to
Point Iona and Coronado.
The daylight hours of Friday will be
devoted to trip to Old Mexico. at
Tia Juana and to visit to Sweet
water daw and it's reservoir.
School Census Returns
Reports of the school census mar
shals are coming in to the county su-
perintendents Office. Coronado has
POS children of school age. In Escon-
dido there are 362 children of school
age. Oceanside reports 102 children
Of school age. In Escondido there are
PAS unvaccinated or more than so per
cent of the entire school population of
the town. Oceanside has sixty-nine
unvaccinated children out of a total
OF 144.
Three of the six Chinese caught at
have already been ordered deported.
The other three will get the same
order tomorrow.
Word comes from San Francisco
that John D. Spreckels and daughter,
Grace, have started from that city for
an automobile trip to San Diego. 1t
is expected that they will stop at Paso
Robles, Santa Barbara and Los Ange-
les on their way SOUTH
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-10
FRENCH HERDER COMMITS
SUICIDE AT RINC0N
Riverside Trustees Adopt Proposed
Curfew Ordinance, Which Is to
Take Effect Immediately

Special to The Herald.
RIVERSIDE, May 9.-Sheriff Coburn
and Coroner Dickson were summoned
to Rincon this morning to hold an in
quest over the body of Pedro Armbel,
who committed suicide last night by
hanging himself from tree. Armbel
was a French goat herder, who had
lived in the vicinity of Rincon for some
time, quiet, simple fellow, about 40
years Of age. a note written in French
was found upon his person. While in
the main it could not be deciphered, a
portion of it in which the man willed
his goats to fellow countryman was
legible. No reason save an unbal-
anced mind can explain his act
The proposer curfew ordinance was
adopted by the trustees today and will
so into effect at once
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-10
SOLDIERS HOME NOTES

SOLDIERS HOME, May 9.-Three
deaths occurred as follows: James f.
Smith, late of 18th Maine infantry;
George Simmons, Co. B First Wash
'ington territory infantry Michael Bar
ron, Co. F oath Ohio infantry. All
were given the usual impressive mill
tary funeral.
General Blackmars failure to come
out to the home was quite a disap-
lointment as the G. A. r. was pre-
pared to welcome him in good form
1t is hoped he may call on his way
back to Boston.
The barrack buildings are being i'm
proved with new floors and coats of
paint outside which were much needed.
Captain Charles S. Clary. Il former
hank examiner of Oregon, is the new
commissary clerk
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-10
ELsIN0RE BREvITIES
Boy Seriously Injured While Endesv-
orlng to Shoot Rattlesnake
Gpcotot ~ The TIoraid

Boy Seriously Injured While Endesv-
orlng to Shoot Rattlesnake
Special TO The Herald
ELSINORE, May 9.-Paul Kuenzie.
the 10-year old son of Mr.. Kuenzie, a
section hand on the Santa Fe. met
with a very serious accident Sunday
morning while out riding with his
grandfather Seeing large rattle
snake, the child jumped from the
wagon to shoot 1t with a 22-caliber rifle,
his grandfather following him. The
grandfather fearing the boy was get
ting too near the snake, seized him by
the shoulder, with the result that the
rifle was discharged, the bullet lodging
in the boys right arm. Drs. Whitfield
and Walker made search for the bull
let and located 1t in the upper third
of the right humerus, which it had
splintered, penetrating to such a depth
as to render its removal unwise for
fear of injuring the larger arteries and
nerves. The wound was cleansed and
antiseptically dressed, and it is hoped
that no further trouble will result
About one-haf inch of rain fell here
Sunday night, and indications are for
more. The bee season is expected to
he a record breaker if warm weather
sets in soon.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-10
SAWTELLE. MISCELLANIES
Henry Bolster Arrested on Charge of
Running "BIind Pig"

Special to The Herald
SAWTELLE, May 9-Henry Bolster
was arrested this morning and taken
to Los Angeles on a charge of selling
liquor and running "blind pig"
L. Sherrett. who has been visiting his
daughter, Mrs. Clark, here has returned
to Oklahoma to dispose of his property
there.
John Rainier, Mr.. Stinnard and Mr..
and Mrs. d. Scott, old-time friends
from Nebraska of A. c. Alger, visited
here the first of the week. They are
located at Whittier.
Mrs Schollenberger of Sherman will
conduct the prayer meeting at Union
mission Thursday. Mrs Fish of Los
Angeles will preside.
j. d. Mercereau has been authorized
to prepare plans for a culvert on Ne
vada avenue. When the culvert is com
pleted the old horse car line of the Los
Angeles Pacific from Soldiers Home to
Santa Monica will be electricized.
Mrs j. p. Keener has had both hands
severely burned by chloride of lime.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-10

of education at Tacoma. Wash. Is stay
ing here. Mr.. Whitley says he Is
surprised to find such q substantial
and up to date community at what he
had always been led to believe was a
summer resort"
There are rumors IN the air of an au-
tomobile stage line between Los Ange-
les and Santa Monica bay points, and
also rumors of competing electric line.
However the Los Angeles Pacific goes
right along making extensive improve
ments and additions
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-10
CLAIMED IGNORANCE OF
PROHIBITION ORDINANCE
Special to The Herald.

SANTA ANA, May 9.-William
OMeara paid fine of $25 in the re-
corder's court for an alleged violation
of the prohibition ordinance in hauling
beer from Anaheim and giving it to a
friend here. oMeara claims that he
was ignorant of the fact that he was
breaking the ordinance and did the act
merely as an accommodation to a
friend. William Flemming. who was
riding In the same rig as O'Meara, was
arrested on a similar charge and will
fight the case.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-10
RANGERS WIFE NEARLY
DROWNED IN CASlTAS
Recent Heavy Rains In Santa Barbara
County Cause Rapid Rise of
Streams

Special to The Herald.
SANTA BARBARA, May 9.-Mrs
Carl Stoddard left her home in Monte
cito early Sunday morning to visit her
husband in his ranger camp. She was
accompanied by her brother and both
were on horseback In crossing the
Casitas stream on the return trip in
the evening, the creek having in few
hours risen several feet, Mrs. Stoddard
would probably have lost her life but
for her companion. AS her horse was
nearing the bank he became uncontrol-
la BILE, turned back and was going rap
idly down stream when the young man
whipped out his lariat and with a
lucky throw caught the animal around
the neck. Mrs. Stoddard was there
upon towed to the shore without harm
other than a drenching.
Leon Millaries was arraigned today
before Justice Price on the complaint
of H. Pico, the charge being assault
with a deadly weapon. Pico and Mil
laries engaged in a mixup on Canon
Perdido street, in which the former
was cut several times. Millaries ex-
animation is set for tomorrow after
noon at 9 o'clock.
At Santa Maria both the Graphic
and the Times have changed hands re-
Gently. The Graphic, which has been
published by w. E. Miscall for up
wards of ten years, has been sold to
Mr.. McKenney, a newspaper man from
Watsonville, while the Times, owned
for many years by l. N. Mcclure. now
becomes the property of the lessee,
Julius Ebel.
The hay crop of Santa Barbara
county will be greater this year than
last, as the recent rains have done
untold good to the southern county,
Sundays fall amounting to more than
an inch. The late rains will delay bean
planting and will accordingly throw
the harvest later into the fall.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-10
OCEAN PARK BABY SHOW
NETS HANDSOME PROFIT
Ladies of Village Improvement Society
viii Erect Drinking Fountain
With the Proceeds

Special to The Herald.
OCEAN PARK. May "a grand
total of $134 was realized by the ladies
of the Village Improvement society as
result of yesterdays baby show. The
amount far exceeds the expectations of
the promoters who will now make ar
rangements for the immediate erection
of drinking fountain. The structure
will be modelled after one that has been
in use for years and given entire salts
faction.
The board OF city trustees met in reg
ular session last evening al the Venice
"city halP' which has been tempor-
arily loaned them.
C. G. Thilo was arrested yesterday
on complaint sworn to by Nj. M.
Fillmore charged with cruelty to ami
mails Thilo is an expressman and has
been in trouble before for similar Of
Tense.
For disturbing the peace and assault
ing Policeman Calkins, Walter McKin-
ley was arrested last evening at the en-
trance TO the Casino. where the baby
show was being held.
@. +. Whitley, secretary of the board
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-10
MUST MOVE DAIRY
RedIands Justice Imposes Conditional
Fine on Dairyman

Special to The Herald.
REDLANDS, May "a. Revis, the
dairyman charged with violating the
city ordinance by maintaining dairy
within the city limits, was tried be-
fore Justice Clifford yesterday. The
sentence provides that in case he has
not moved on or before June he shall
pay fine of $100.
In two of the local churches large
debts were cleared up last Sunday
morning. These were the First Con-
gregational, which raised debt of
$4,000, while the First Baptist, which
was in debt to the amount of $3.50,
raised over $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-10
LATE STORM WAS HEAVY
THROUGHOUT VENTURA
Ocean Travellers Report Rough Time
and Inland Waters Were Greatly
Swollen by Rains
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
VENTURA, May Capt S. H..
Merry OF Hueneme arrived here late
Saturday night with his new boat.
Vishnu which has just been built at
San Pedro. The boat was to have made
her trial trip to the islands. taking
a party from here. Owing to the Sc
we're storm yesterday the trip was
given up, but she went to Santa Bar
bara instead. The party consisted of
E. c. King of Santa Paula, n. S.
Newly, Professor Reynolds, r. O. Rob
inson and j. p. Rasmussen. The voy-
age was made In safety. but was a
periIous one, and all returned by train.
The rain of Sunday was so heavy
that the Ventura and Santa Clara riy-
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-10

Free tickets, free hot lunch and
music by the Ocean Park Marine band
of sixteen pieces are incentives for
you to attend the big auction sale OF
real estate to be held at Sierra Vista
townsite this coming Saturday. Call
at the office Of A. H. Webster in the
Mason building, Los Angeles, for free
transportation and further informa-
tion.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-10

well.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-10
Place a Cornerstone

The ceremony of the laying of the
cornerstone of the First Baptist church
took place this afternoon in the pres
ence of large audience. Pastors of
Baptist churches from all over
Southern California took part in the
services which included an evening SER
vice. Among the speakers also was
Captain T. j. Lawler of Riverside,
president of the Baptist convention of
Southern California.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-10
MAYOR MAKES
APPOINTMENTS
SAN BERNARDIN0 OFFICIALS
CHOSEN
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETS
Ordinance to Be Introduced With the
Object Of Controlling the Liquor
Traffic and suppressins
Gambling in City
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETS
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, May 9.-The
new board of education met last night
and organized by electing W. NJ.
Parker as president to succeed himself.
superintendent Conrad is secretary of
the board and d. e. Schiott is secre-
tary of the high school board. The
most important action of the new
board was the appointment of COM
mittee to investigate the need and cost
of new school buildings. Quarters
must be provided next year for not
less than 500 additional pupils and not
less than two new buildings must be
erected. A special meeting will be
held next Wednesday to hear the COM
mittees report. The program for
commencement, afternoon of June Is;
senior farce, night of June Is; class
day exercises the forenoon of June 16;
high school commencement, night of
June 16.
New Officials Named
The new city officials as far as they
have been named by Mayor H. M.
Barton are: Superintendent of streets,
w. A. McElvaine; board of water COM
missioners, A. G. Kendall, Fred T.
Perris and M. D. Katz; library trus-
tees, DR.. A. X. Johnson, Judge F. w.
Gregg. w. w. Brison, jr., Judge B. F.
Bledsoe and John Anderson, ST.; board
of health, DR.. j. N. Baylis, DR.. A. B.
Wise, DR.. j. H. Meyer, DR.. j. w. AL
bridge, chief of police, w. A. Shay;
building inspector, Henry Wegnori
policemen, j. B. Retiring, j. A. Hender-
son, w. H. Hurley, Edward Poppett,
Robert ORourke, Robert Nish and
Benjamin Emerson; janitor of pavilion,
Walter Roberts; cemetery. sexton, A.
Printz; plumber inspector, G. G. Old
aker Several appointments are yet to
be made.
Completes School Census
The Cotton school census has been
completed and shows a total of 1909
children in that little city which is an
indication of large increase in popu-
lation the past year.
James E. Mooney and James Bamble,
who are largely interested in the
building of the great Arrowhead stor-
age dam in the mountains above this
city, are here investigating the pro-
gress of the work. 1t Is expected their
visit will result in the determination
to push the construction of the cleo
tric line from this city to the Arrow
head hot springs and on to the top
of the mountains to the several pleas
ure resorts.
Place a Cornerstone
The ceremony of the laying of the
cornerstone of the First Baptist church
took place this afternoon in the pres
ence of large audience. Pastors OF
Baptist churches from all over
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-04
BASEBALL STRUCK
THE RAZOR BLADE
A North Carolinian Was Very
Seriously Hurt Whilo
Shaving.
Continued on Second Pago,)
Especial to The Times -Dlspatch.)

sALIsBURY.N. c.. August 3.--AIr. Max
Morris, a well known citizen OF Rowan
county, was severely injured OH last sun
day, by being cut with a razor with which
he was shaving. The accident occurred
In a most peculiar manner, When in the
act of using his razor upon his face. a
baseball. which was thrown by one OF
his sons from the yard. In which an anna
teur game was In progress, struck the
blade and cut q deep cash In Mr. Nor
rts's face, from which he,came near hleed-
Ing 20 DEATH Such precautionary meas
ures as We're available We're promptly
used, and the injured man Is now reported
out OF danger.
II At meeting OF the Rowan county
board Of education. held this week. Bteps
were taken to Increase tho salaries OF all
public school teachers Of the county, as
well as the employment of assistants In
a number of districts. The hoard also
provided for tho erection u Ave new
schoolhouseS, !R
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-04
Reported That Emperor William
Will Meet King Edward
~. ;ats Marienbad.
(By Associated Press.)

5l}s2taS.sS S4f by ybASSOCldCeQ&t0TeSS.) sialEl
LONDON. August 3.-The forthcoming
visit OF a British fleet to the Baltic Sea
appears more than likely to mark the
beginning OF more cordial relations be-
tween Germany and Great Britain, In
stead Of as had been suggested In some
quarters. adding to tho friction now ex-
listing. 5 i35 Il s
Ernest George Prettgman, secretary
to the admiralty today, In reply ta
questions said definitely that no pro
tests regarding the visit Of. the fleet
had been received. l! 81
Friendly comment on tho pending
cruise from German Baltic ports creates
the belief that 1t will help along KIng
Edwards's desire for good relations be-
tween Germany and Great Britain, and
the announcement of Emperor Williams
support OF the candidacy of Prince
Charles, Of Denmark, for tho Norwe-
CLAN throne, is accepted as nn indica
tion that tho German ruler proposes to
work in the same direction.
The report is revived that Emperor
William will meet King Edward during
tho latter's Forthcoming trip TO Marien-t
bad.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-04
IN "a HOURS NEGRO
MURDERED !. q; SHOT 4.
Wild Man Chased Into River Bot
tom in Arkansas and
Killed.
(Ry Associated Press.

#NqGtaFt Wy Assoc!aIed Press.)
LITTLE ROCK, ARK, August IA
special to the Gazette from Lewlsvllle,
Ark, says: 4.
After killing two persons. seriously
and Probably fatally shooting two Others,
one "a woman, and less seriously
shooting two more, Ike Kinney,
negro, was killed In a river bot
tom at Doella, six miles south OF Lew
isyille. at noon to-day after sa hot fight
with "a posse Of cltizons that had sur
rounded him. His record Of crime for
tWenty-four hours is:
August I'd 3tmornlng). killed negro
at Stamps,
Il August I'd tafternoon). killed u. r..
Ferguson, claim agent OF the Louis
ana and Arkansas Railroad. member
OF a posse. three miles from Stamps.
x August 3D. E(3 a. M. D, seriously shot
Mrs. Stewart, Of Greensburgh, Texas,
and Mr.. Stewart, her husband,
August Sd (Hoon), shot Alyil Ber-
4 ham through the neck and shot q h1-
ger of one Of q, y, Nash's hands, n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-04
LIVED TWO YEARS
With BROKEN neck
special to The Times pspa,ch.)
Mans Paralyzed Body Gradually
Wasted Away-Died Yes
terday From Heat.

PROVIDENCE, r, l., August s,-carl
.Otte, aged twenty-slx. died to-day after
lying fully paralyzed below tho neck for
two years. His case has furnished phys!-
clans and surgeons with n remarkable
study, for the man has lived since August
8, 1908, with broken neck. despite tho
prophecy OF his doctors that he would
not live a week Otte was a robust young
man. who learned the trade Of a copper
smith, In 1908 he went to Newport News.
Va, to work In the government ship
yard. There, on August sth, he went
In bathing, and In diving into shallow
water his neck was broken. the ceryical
vertebrae being fractured, causing cons
plete and instantaneous paralysis below
the point OF fracture, which was about on
level with his shoulder blades. He
was brought to Rhode Island Hospital TO
the very last he retained his mental fac
ulties. He had absolutely no power Of
movement OF limbs or muscles below the
point OF break. His body gradually vast
ed away and the excessive heat two
weeks ago caused him to fall rapidly,
death finally taking place from exhaus1.
tion, "a i ID ssS Il
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-04
MOODY TAKES UP
COTTON | ] SCANDAL ! 1 ! | |.
Attorney General Returns to
Washington and Has Inter
view With Beach.
GRAND JURY GIVEN RECESS.
Delay Necessary to Secure I'M
portant Evidence From
Distant Points.
GRAND JURY GIVEN RECESS
(By Associated Press.)

\4oy +<AboOCiuICu CSo.I
q WASHINGTON. August 3.-Attorney. 8.
General Moody was at his desk in the
Department of Justice to-day. In speak
ing OF the reasons Of his return to Wash
ington at this time, no said that there
were several matters OF considerable i'm
portance which required his presence
here. a6sS I'll S
In answer to question regarding the
cotton leak the Attorney General sa.4
that no had been \. in L close touch with
the investigation from its origin. but de-
sired a further personal conference with
District Attorney Beach, and this he had
had to-day.
The district attorney said that the grand
jury now investigating the cotton leak
would take a recess to-day until the 18th.
He explained that the adjournmcntAof
the grand jury was in consequence of
the fact that additional evidence was
expected from distant points which could
not he obtained before that time.
% There arc several other matters Of
less consequence but still of considerable
Importance which will claim the ALtor-
ney Generals attention while in Wash
ington. 5a4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-04
DIED TRYING 4 | ]. /.
TO SAVE ] GIRL.
Woman Rushed Into Flaming
House to Rescue Guest-Both
Perished.
HORSE KICKED MAN DOWN D
Husband Lay Helpless, While
HORSE KICKED MAN DOWN
Husband Lay Helpless, While
Fire Killed Wife and De
stroyed Home.
(Ry Associated Pr.ss. !


WARREN, MASS, August 3.-News Of
the death by fire Of Mrs. Lyman r.,
Hawkes. and Miss Anna Skipper. a visitor,
was received here, to-day, The women
were burned during a fire which destroyed
the Hawkes. farmhouse and barn. Mrs.
Hawkes. died while trying to save Miss
Skipper.
Tho flames were discovered in the barn
by Mr.. Hawkes., who, shouting warn
ing to his wife, endeavored to release u
horse. The animal Kicked the man,
causing Injuries which made him helpless
for a time. Meanwhile Mrs. Hawkes. and
the young visitor had seen the flames and
began trying to save some OF the NOV
able property In the house. While they
were doing this the fire reached the build
ing and the younger woman was cut off
from one exit, and Mrs. Hawkes. hurried
up a second flight Of stairs to her rescue.
The husband. though unable to stand
tried to follow, but was forced back by
tho 1ames,S and before other assistance
arrived both women had perished.
Mrs. Hawkes. was sixty-eight years Of
age aid Miss Skipper was seventeen,