Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01


patience Of all the probation officers
shown.
Fortunately Judge Wilbur has in his
makeup a strong appreciation of the
humorous, and all through his talk
and his answers to the many questions
asked of him, his keen sense of fun
dropped out in bits of clever stories,
sharp and keen philosophy, which
those who might need might heed, and
in deepest truths most simply stated.
The remarkable results of the juvenile
court astonished most of his hearers,
for he estimates that five out of six
hundred cases are saved; that is, that
out of six hundred cases, all of which
previously would have been sent to
Whittier or Preston, now five hundred,
through tactful guidance and care, do
not need the greater restraint. For
some time after the close Of the pro-
gram the judge was surrounded by
those who desired to ask special ques-
tions.
Miss Helen Stoddart, an officer of
the Civic league of Los Angeles, and
deeply interested in the public play
ground work, spoke upon the great
benefit of such social and play CEN
ters, speaking especially of her recent
Investigations in eastern cities.
The music of the afternoon was espe-
cially good, vocal solos being given by
Mrs. Keyes and Mr.. Aspinwall, and
an orchestra selection by the club sep
tette.
Issue "John Doe" Warrants
Speeding automobile drivers are to
have a bad turn during the next few
days, providing the plans of the local
police are carried out. Yesterday a
number of officers provided with stop
watches spotted machines going at
more than fifteen miles an hour,
checked down the numbers on the tail
end of the unlucky ones and then Sc
cured John Doe" warrants for the al
legged law breakers. Very quietly dur
ing the next few days the offenders
will be gathered in and then we shall
see what we shall see. There have
been many complaints during the past
few weeks and certain of the owners
and drivers of big machines are said
to have grown reckless and have made
speed through all parts of the city
which made the allowed speed to ap
pear to be standing still. Warnings
have been sent out repeatedly and it
will not be surprising to see some
pretty heavy fines handed out.
Older Golf Caddies
Hereafter boys under 16 years of age
will not be allowed to act as caddies
at any of the great golf links in this
vicinity. This rule is the result of a
between Humane Officer
Sherwin and Judge Wilbur of the
juvenile court and has been readily
agreed to by the management of the
different golf grounds. 1t is said that
many of the younger lads have been in
the habit of playing truant from school
in order to earn a few dollars as cad |
N
ious forms of dissipation. AS a rule
their parents do not know of their |
children's actions. A number of the |
worst cases which have come under |
the attention of the Humane society of
late were the result of the evil asso-
citation of boys of tender years with
the other caddies at the golf links.
Plans for Hotel Green
Col. C. G. Green stated today that
he is seriously contemplating keeping
the Hotel Green or portion of it open
all the year. The big hostelry closes
about May 1 and will probably close
OH that date again this year. but it
seems probable that during the sum-
mer following the east building at least
will remain open. Col. Green intends
the entire east building
during the coming summer at an esti-
rotunda and make several other inn
portant changes preparatory to next |
season. The present season has been |
one of the most successful in the his
tory of the hotel.
Crown City Notes
William Marke suffered the loss of
L number of valuable fowls during the
past few nights as did several of his
South Euclid avenue neighbors. 1t is
believed that there is an organized gang
IF chicken thieves at work in that part
Of the city.
Three 16-year-old girls were arrested
yesterday for riding their bicycles on
the sidewalk. Margaret McQuiston in
addition to using the sidewalk as a l
highway, although warned not to,
called the officer "a nasty thing" and
did not appear in court today. She Il
was fined 81 while the others were let |
off, one without any fine and the third
with fine of 81.
1t is understood that the property |
owners on the north side of East Colo
RADIO street between the Santa Fe
tracks and Broadway, have combined
for the purpose of erecting a handsome
business block of from four to seven
stories. Architects have about COM
pleted the plan for the new building
and the claim is made that Los An
geles firm has offered to take long
lease of the building when completed
and will install a department store.
1t cannot be learned who the Los An
seles parties are.
Hotel del Coronado, the society resort.