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Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25
L.R. Lane Dry Goods Co. So se7 pissdSsg sna say
NEW WATER METERS SAVE MONEY.
PROTECT CONSUMERS, STOP WASTE

water. My observations on this ques-
ton have convinced me that where
persons exercise a reasonable care in
the use of water their bills by meter
are smaller than by the fiat rate.
can say positively that the meter has
reduced the cost of water to the con-
sumer ga per cent, and better still,
it has reduced the consumption of wa
ter so per cent.
"Those who have meters claim that
one month their bill may be an aver
age amount and the next month three
times as much, or more, with appar-
emily no more water used. Nine cases
out of ten when these complaints are
made we find, on investigation, that
there is something the trouble with
the plumbing. A little leak so small
that the trickle of water may not even
be heard is many times responsible
for increased bills. In some cases it
may be true that the inspector reads
the meter wrong, but whenever this is
the case it is rectified in the next
months bill"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25
ACQUIRES TITLES
To WATER LANDS
CITY TAKES OVER OWENS
RIVER OPTIONS
Commissioners to Prepare Statement
StpuIating Amount Los Angeles
Has Yet to Pay for Clear
Deeds to Property

By a resolution passed at a special
meeting of the city council held yester-
day afternoon the city takes over from
the water board all the options and
contracts for the owens river lands
that the board has secured to date.
The resolution embodied the purpose
to reimburse the board for all that II
had paid out in securing the lands ana
options out of the 1905 water works
fund.
1t was further resolved that the city
attorney be instructed to notify the
persons who have granted options TO
prepare the necessary deeds for the
conveyance to the city of their prop
erty together with the certificates OF
title.
The property which the city has al
ready acquired in the valley amounts
to $69S, ,760. OF this amount $20O,377 80
has already been paid and the board OF
water commissioners will prepare a
statement at its meeting Monday af-
ternoon of just what the city has yet
to pay to acquire full title to the lands.
VIII Get Cash Discount
AS soon as this statement is prepared
the city will at once make arrange
ments to pay all outstanding accounts
and take up the deeds to the property.
BY doing this interest on SOME Oh tnc
accounts will be stopped and if the
transactions are concluded before the
first of the year. which 1t is fully eX-
pected will be the case an additional
cash discount will be allowed.
The largest holdings of the city
which it is desired to close up at
once, are the Thomas B. Hickey ranch,
containing $4,000 acres. This was pur-
chased for $3.50, 900 of which $150,000 al
ready has been paid. The outstand-
ing amount draws interest and If paid
before Jan. 1, discount of per cent
Is allowed.
The next largest holding is from the
William Penn Colonial association,
which carries an irrigating ditch with
a minimum flow OF about 5000 miners
inches and which is one of the most
valuabl acquisitions Of the city This
was purchased for s15O0O0, of which 10
per cent has been paid.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25
Y. m. c. A. PLANS BIG MEETING
Local Officials Expect Record Break.
ing Audience at Lecture Sunday
Afternoon

The local Y. NJ. C. A. is planning the
largest evangelistic mass meeting for
men ever held in its history for SUNDAY
afternoon at 3 o'clock at Masonic
temple. 431 South Hill street, which has
been rendered by the Temple Baptist
church. DR.. S. A. Northrop. pastor of the
First Baptist church of Kansas CITY.
Mo-. who 1t is understood will be called
to the pastorate Of the local First Ban
tist church, will be the speaker and
VIII take for his topic, christianity ON
the Run"
DR.. Northrop is "A well known preacher
and lecturer as well as an author. and
1t is expected a large number of men
Will attend the service tomorrow. Bows
under 16 years of age will not be ad
mitted, Special music will be rendered
by the Association orchestra and
quartet.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25

The horse was not hurt and did not
run, but Mr.. Let's was badly bruised
and shaken up.
It was ascertained yesterday, con-
trary to expectations of his doctors,
that no bones were broken.
The automobillsts were racing along
the boulevard and took no note of the
accident they caused, not even slack
ening speed when they saw Mr.. Let's
in the ditch. Mr.. Let's though stun
ned, soon revived to the extent that
he was able to mount and ride to the
hotel, but he was confined to his bed
yesterday. 1t will be several days be-
fore he is out He has no idea of the
Identity of the speed maniacs.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25
RAILWAYS BALK AT PRICE
Proceedings for Construction of New
6uena Vista Street Bridge
DELAYED

Declaring that the city is asking the
railway companies too much as their
share of the new viaduct at Buena
Vista street and Downey avenue, the
officials of the companies have refused
to pay the share allotted them and
through this stand on their part the
award of the contract is being delayed.
The city engineer has estimated that
the cost of the structure will be
$3.50, 900. OF this amount he has as
sessed the railways $4,000 The rail-
ways have not stated what amount
they are willing to pay ana until they
do so the bond election to secure the
city's share will not be called.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25
RED MEN CHIEFS ARRIVE
Great Incohonee Cherry and Chief Of
Records Wilson Guests of
Local Trlbesmen

John w. Cherry of Norfolk. Va, great
incohonee OF the Improved Order OF
Red Men, and Wilson Brooks OF Chi
cago, great chief OF records. arrived In
Los Angeles yesterday morning.
They spent the day i'm seeing the
city and visiting the beaches. During
their stay they will be entertained by
the local order OF Red Men and will
institute tribe at Santa Ana.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25

Methodist church. Rev. Alfred In
wood, the pastor, will preach at the
morning service on 1.-THE Supreme Mis-
sion of the Christian"
"The Holy Catholic Church." the
sermon announced to be preached to-
morrow by Rev. William Horace Day,
pastor of the First Congregational
church, has been postponed until the
following Sunday in order that COM
plete reports may be received regard
ing the recent church federation held
in New York. DIR. Day, pastor emer-
titus, will preach at the morning ser
vice tomorrow. Rev. w. H. Day will
speak at the evening service on PAS
tor Hsi," which will be the third in
series on Modern Heroes of the
Faith"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES
Itching, Blind. Bleeding or Protruding
II PAzo OINTMENT fails to cure you
in to IL days. soc.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25

The missionary societies of the Meth
odist church, south, will hold week
of prayer next week at the Trinity
south, on Grand avenue near
Ninth. An all-day meeting will be
held Tuesday and a special service
will be held Friday afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25

Rev. Father O'Hara, president OF
ST. Mary's seminary, near Baltimore,
one of the three members of the Cath
olic board of Christian education of
which Bishop Conaty is one, visited
Los Angeles last week and was the
guest of Rev. Joseph Barron, pastor of
ST. Mary's church, an old-time friend.
The visitor preached last Sunday at st.
Mary's.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25
WOULD ABOLISH
TROLLEY SYSTEM
CALIFORNIAN INVENTS SAFE
THIRD RAIL
Mode Electric Line in Operation DEM
onstrates the PracticabiIity of
Scheme to Get Rid of
Unsightly Wires

A working model Of new variety of
electric railway is on exhibition at SIT
South Broadway. The advantages
claimed by the inventors for the plan
are many, but their claims seem to be
well SubStantiated.
In the model the overhead trolley is
obviated and the electricity is supplied
to the cars through a third rail. Up
to the present time it has been impos-
sible to operate third rail systems on
city streets, and it has been possible
to run them only when fenced in and
even then the danger to pedestrians
and horses is great.
Two current-carrying rails are used
to operate the model car, but the To-
cal representative, A. r. Buzello, states
that in actual operation only one in
ner rail would be necessary.
The car which is used in demon
stration is a perfect model of u street
car.
Safety from shock is absolute for the
reason that no current is taken from
the third rail until the car is directly
over 1t, and as soon as the car leaves
a section the current is shut off. Each
current rail is insulated from all of
the rest.
Inventor Californian
Representatives of the local trolley
systems have been examining the
model and according to the statement
of Buzello they were favorably i'm
pressed and spoke highly of the inven-
ton.
If the new system is practicable it
has many advantages over the trolley
system. The third rail advocates as
sert that the trolley system is danger
GUS; the new one is not; that the troll
ley system is unsightly with poles and
wires strung through the air, while the
third rail method has nothing of the
sort.
1t was stated that the cost of in
stallation will not exceed that of troll
ley lines, and the cost of operation is
twenty-five per cent less.
The invention is that of a California
man, Timothy Mahoney of San Fran
cisco, and the company which is pro
noting the enterprise is also com
posed of Californians.
Buzello says that while a stormy dav
VIII put the trolley road out of bust
ness, no storm however severe can
inJure the third rail system or delav
the traffic to any extent.
A trial piece of track will soon he
constructed in Los Angeles and it will
then be demonstrated whether the new
system is practicable or not.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25
A Positive
CURE
EIy's Cream Balm
Is quickly absorbed.
Gives Relief al Once.

II cleanses, soothes
heals and protects
the diseased mem
brane. II cures Ca
talrh and drives 8
away a Cold in the
Head quickly. Re
stores the Senses OF
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25
$3.50 to $3.75 Street Hats SI.98

Ten dozen street hats, in all colors; made of
oraid, felt ETC.; trimmed with wings quills and
velvet; regular $3.50 and $3.75 hats. Today, $1.9S
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25
69C Outing Flannel Shirts SOC

Mems outing flannel night shirts; all good col
ors and all sizes; soc values. Today, SOC.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25
$1,000 Hats $500

Large assortment of handsomely trimmed hats;
choice range of colors; all handmade, in braid
and velvet, trimmed with pumes, wings, flow
ers. feathers, breasts and ribbons; regular $500
and $1,000 values. Today, $500.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25

The statues of the Church Of st.
Clement, Ocean Park, will be blessed
tomorrow, which will be the patronal
feast day of the church, Rev. NJ. l..
Hennessy, the pastor, officiating. Rev.
Clement Molony, pastor of st. Agnes
church, will preach the sermon.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25
SI.00 Golf Shirts 500

Mems fancy golf shirts, in light ard dark; at
tached and detached cuffs all sizes; neat pat
terms; made to sell at $780, Today, price SOC.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25
$3.50 and $2.75 Untrimmed Shapes 29C

Three dozen untrimmed felt shapes in navy,
black, oxford, brown and champagne; regular
$1.50 to $2.75 values. Today, 29c.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25
35C Embroidered Collars I5C

An immense assortment of handsomely embroid-
cred turnovers, in plain white embroidered; also
in assorted coors; many of them all linen; cheap
at 35c, and in many instances worth Soc Special
for today, 15c; or two for 25c.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25
SI.O0 Shirts and Drawers 75C
SI.OO and SI.25 Kid Gloves Soc

Ladies' fine glace kid gloves; all colors and
black; nearly all sizes and mostly all coors; two
and three-clasp; odd makes: many of them
standard; regular $1OO and $1.25 values. Special
for today, SOC a pair.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25
$500 Walking Skirts $3.95

Large assortment of all the new shades of gray,
in stripes large checks and solid colors; num-
Der of assorted styles to select from; all new
skirts; $500 values. Today, $685..
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25

Low masses will be celebrated Sun
day at st. Josephs church. benedic-
tion to be given following the 9:15
o'clock mass. The last mass will be
celebrated at 10:30 o'clock. There will
be no evening service. The change in
services is made on account of the fair,
which has been held two weeks.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25
Trading
Stamps Free

Trading stamps with every
purchase of 10c or over. They
ARE GOOD as cash. We are
also sole agents for the New
Idea Patterns, best 10c pattern
mada,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25

Rev. A. w. Atkinson. presiding ell
der will preach at the evening SER
vice tomorrow at the BOYle Heights
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25
75C Belts SOC

Black silk forn-ftting BELTS all sizes; with
oxidized and gilt buckles regular value 75c.
Special for today, soc.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25
SOC FOur.in.Hands 25C

Mems fine silk four-in-hand ties; choice range
of colors, both light and dark; made to sell at
soc. Special for today, 25c.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25

1t is expected that Rev. f. P. How
ell, presiding elder. will preach tomor-
row at the Trinity Methodist church,
south. Rev. f. p. Ryland, who at
tended the church federation in New
York, is expected to arrive here about
December Is.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25
35C Belts 25C

Ladies' black patent leather bets all sizes;
curved shape oxdzed buckles; regular price
35c. Special for today, Csc.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25

O'Clock mass. The last mass will be
celebrated at 10:30 o'clock. There will
be no evening service. The change in
services Is made on account of the fair,
which has been held two weeks,
Next Tuesday afternoon and evening
the Women's guild of st. Athanasius
church will give bazaar and supper
at the guild hall. In the evening
musical and literary program will be
rendered.
The choir of st. Vincent's will give
8. musical concert at the Father Mey-
er memorial hall next Tuesday even
ing, under the direction OF Prof. G..
w. Wilde. The proceeds will be for
the benefit of the church.
The Sunday school orchestra of the
First Methodist church will give its
tenth annual concert at the church
next Tuesday evening. Earl r. VAL
entine Is director Of the orchestra Miss
Bertha Hancock, reader, will assist in
the program.
The Junior auxiliary and ST. Nor
wenna's guild of st. Athanasius Epis-
copal church will give their first en-
tertainment next Wednesday evening
at the guild hall. Miss Isabelle Grebe
Rev. G. f. Foster, pastor Of the New
man Methodist church. will repeat his
sermon on THE Prehistoric Condition
Of Man." by request at the evening
service tomorrow.
A harvest home service will be held
at the Church of the Neighborhood to-
morrow evening in honor of Thanks
giving.
The annual Thanksgiving praise SER
vice will be given by the choir of the
First Christian church tomorrow even
ing. Rev. A. c. Smither. the pastor,
will preach short sermon.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Grand
View Presbyterian church will give
reception next Tuesday evening at the
church in honor of the new members.
Rt. Rev. Mgr. Harnett, V. c., will
officiate at the corner stone laying
of st. Joseph's church. Pomona. at 3
O'Clock in the afternoon. Rev Joseph
Nunan is the pastor.
The women of st. Mary's church are
preparing to give a musical and lit
erary entertainment next Wednesday
evening at Korbel hail. Boyle Heights.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25
$500 Majestic Kid Gloves SI.OO

A limited quantity of the world famed Majestic
kid gloves; the best $500 glove made; all sizes;
blacks only; three pearl clasp; regular $500 val
ues. Special for today, $100
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25
$3.50 Walking Skirts $500

skirts in serges, cloths and Panamas; large
riety of the plated models all colors, including
black; $3.50 values. Today, $500.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25
25C Ribbons I4C

Five-inch lousine ribbons; all colors; good value
at 25c. Very special for today, 14c.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-08-25

Russia Willing to Give in On other
Mootcd Points, but Will Not Consent
to Any Financial Contribution.

| st. Petersburg, August 24.-2 a: m.
The Associated Press has the best of
| reasons and authority for declaring
| again. with increased emphasis, that
Russia will never consent to the pay
| ment Of an indemnity to Japan.\ Such
payment would so grayely menace the
vital interests of the state as to make
this article in the Japanese terms ut
terly impossible of acceptance.
Furthermore, the Associated Press
has the same reasons and authority for
the declaration that if Japan with
drew her indemnity demand peace
would practically be assured, as the
Russian attitude on the other three
points including the cession of SAX
ahlin, does not preclude the possibility
of reaching a satisfactory settlement on
these points.
Indemnity is the crux of the whole
matter. If this question can be ar
ranged it is believed here that all other
questions on which there has been a
divergence of opinion will probably
settle themselves.
In view OF the Known RuSSldn dtll-
tude on the other eight points, Russia
believes that Japan's insistance on in
demnity is the only thing that will
make peace impossible. Officials de-
clare that attempts at word Juggling,
such as calling indemnity by some
other name, or attempting tc collect in
demnity under the guise of other pay
nents will avail nothing. Russia, they
say. will not conclude a peace treaty at
Portsmouth which includes the pay
ment of indemnity or other financial
contribution.
Russia is ready, however, to make q
reasonable and proper payment for the
maintenance Of the Russian prisoners
in the hands of the Japanese.
AMBASSADOR MEYER HAS LONG
CONFERENCE WITH THE CZAR
st. Petersburg, August 23.-Mr.
Meyer, the American ambassador, had
an audience with the emperor at Pc
terhOf this afternoon, which lasted
three hours. Presumably the matter
Of peace was discussed at length but
nothing can be ascertained as present
regarding what actually took place,
as the embassy declines to give out
any statement. 1t is known, however,
that long cablegram has been sent to
Washington giving the results of the
conference The emperor attended the
manoeuvres in the morning and return
ed to Peterhof just in time TO receive
Mr. Never.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-08-25
MINER AGAIN ON THE STAND
Ccniincd Ta@gart. lie Said. for the
Purpose of Observing His Mental
Condition

Wooster, o., August 23.--General
Miner was again Oh the witness stand
III the Taggart divorce hearing today.
The muster roll was exhibited for
the month Of July 1908 and was iden-
titled by Miner. 1t showed that Tag
CART was sick in the hospital July to
July 8. 1903, for disease contracted in
line of duty.
1t also adds IAN arrest July 2, 1908.
Released July g. 1903, and placed in
command of company
The plaintiff sought to show that, al
though Miner charged Taggart with
being crazy when he was placed in the
hospital, he was taken out and placed
in command of his company.
General Miner reiterated that he
did not confine Taggart for acute al
cOholism, but for the purpose of OBJ
serving his mental condition.
General Miner asserted that he con-
fldently expected to see reconsilation
the last time he saw Mrs. Taggart.
''As a peace maker, did you think it
would effect a reconciliation to send
Mrs. Taggart away and have her take
the children away the general was
asked.
Il thought that if she went away
she would be better able to quietly
think the matter over and feel more
like reconciliation" was the reply.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-08-25
Indicted for Completely in the Cotton
Reports Scandal.
HIS BAIL WAS FIXED AT S12. 900
Pcckham Was Arraigned Before Z. S.
Commissioner Davidson. Who All
jo,lrned the Hearing Until Today.
in Order to Give Time for the Ar
rival of L. s. District Attorney Cur
tis of RinollamptOn.

Saratoga, \. Y, August 23.--t'reder-
ick Peckham, indicted for completely
ir the department of agriculture cotton
reports scandal, was arrested here to-
day and arraigned before United
States Commissioner Charles NJ. Da-
vlson who ordered an adjournment Of
examination until tomorrow. In de-
fault of $4,000 bail, Peckham was
lodged in the Saratoga county Jail at
BallstOn.
Peckham was arrested at the Grand
Union Hotel. The adjournment Of the
examination until tomorrow was to al
low time for the arrival of United
States District Attorney G.. 3. Curtis,
of Binghampton. The defendant has
retained County Judge lockwood as
counsel. Two indictments were found
against Peckham in the district of
Columbia, and bench warrant against
him was issued by Chief Judge II. Nj.
Clabaugh of the District of Columbia
Supreme court.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-08-25
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
Prominent Jurists From All Over Unit
cd States Attending Annual Meeting

Narragansett Pier, r. l., August %
Prominent jurists from all sections OF
the United States gathered here to at
tend the opening session today of the
twentieth annual meeting Of the Amer
lean Bar Association. Included in the
number were Justices White and
Brown of the United States Supreme
court, and many professors of the va
rious law schools connected with the
great American universities. The con-
ferences will continue through tomor-
ro wand Friday.
As the first BUSINESS of today's ses-
sions the president of the association,
Henry ST. George Tucker, of Lexing-
ton, Va, delivered his address, paying
especial attention to the noteworthy
changes in statute law made by Con-
gress and in the various state legisla-
lures during the past year.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-08-25
ON THE SEA GIRT RIFLE RANGE
Fine Narksmen to Take Part i'm Tour
nanent "f the National and New
Jersey State Associations.

Seagirt, n. J., August 23.-Every-
thing is in readiness here today for the
opening tomorrow of the third annual
matches of the national board for the
promotion of rifle practice, the 23rd an
nual matches of the National Rife AS
sociation of America, and the four
teenth annual matches of the New Jer-
sey State Rife Association The our
nament, which will be in progress until
September 8 has brought together some
Of the finest markSmen in the country
The captains of all the teams entered
in the national team match, the most
important military shooting contest
ever held in the United States were in
conference at the Range Club House
this evening with Brigadier General
William P Hall, L. S. A The execu-
tive officer in connection with the ma
tional competitions. The object of the
conference was to settle, If possible, all
doubtful points in the construction of
the rules 1t seems to be settled that
there is to be no communication be-
tween shooting partners while firing
their scores. This is taken to mean
that the national team match will be
practically an individual contest.
The teams entered in the big match
are:
The United States Cavalry, Infantry,
Navy, Marine corps and Military Acad-
emy, Hawaii, Pennsylvania, Delaware,
Georgia, New Jersey. Connecticut
Massachusetts, Maryland, Texas, South
Carolina, New York, Rhode Island,
Vermont, Tennessee, Ohio, Indiana, IL
linois, Maine, Michigan, Florida, Iowa,
Wisconsin, California, Oregon, Kansas,
West. Virginia. Nebraska, Montana,
Washington, District of Columbia,
Minnesota and Missouri. All the avail
able tenage owned by the state Of New
Jersey has been put into use to house
the visiting rifiemen. The club house
is tested to its utmost capacity. The
troops of the regular establishment on
duty here brought tentage with them
The camp is, therefore. much larger
than ever before in the history of the
Seagirt Rife Range.
The meet will be formally opened
at o o'clock tomorrow morning. The
event scheduled for tomorrow and
Friday is the national individual
match The indications are that the
contests will not terminate Friday,
however, as there are more than five
hundred entries.