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Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-28

of the First Congregational church,
has arranged a Thanksgiving treat to
be given in the church parlors to-fnor-
row night in the shape of an illustrat-
ed lecture on an 800-mile trip through
the beautiful scenery of California
Views are in Rev. Mr.. Spears possess
sion showing practically every point Of
interest in the Golden state. Admission
will be free.
A large amount of street improve
ment will be carried out by the city
during the winter months, it being esti-
mated by the city engineer that ten
miles of streets and alleys will be
paved. Within few days the work
of putting in cement walks around
Pacific park will begin.
Fisher e. Colburn, shell and curio
dealers on the pier, have announced
that, beginning Monday next, they will
give away 1000 abalona shells, part of
their enormous stock of more than
twelve tons of the specimens.
The Sons of Veterans at their meet
ing last night selected an executive
committee to take charge of the grand
ball which the order will give in the
auditorium next Monday night.
The young women of the Oakleaf
Sunday school class, who operated the
tours of the world concession on the
pier today, netted quite a sum for
the benefit of the families and relatives
of the victims~of the Bixby hotel dis
aster. Boyle G. Newman, owners of
the amusement feature, not only gave
the free use Of the car, but also gave
500 in cash to the relief fund. The
first young woman to wear the con-
ductor's cap on the train this after
noon was Miss Erina Downs, daughter
0f NTav0r r H Downs
H. M. e. Schroeder, who recently
undertook to finance the Royal Italia n
band, said today that he expected the
organization to remain here until July
next and that, If the patronage con-
tinues good until then, Manager Cat
tone would probably then ask for g
new contract. Manager Gattone said
yesterday that he did not believe ne
could keep the band here longer thar
a few days.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-28
Personals

Vice President w. c. Patterson of the
First National bank has returned from
a visit to his former home in Ohio. He
was delegate to the annual conven-
tion of the American Association of
Bankers held at st. Louis in October,
and took an active part in the pro-
ceedings.
Mrs. Martha Ingersoll Robinson and
her daughter, Miss Ruth Robinson, of
San Diego arrived at the Angelus yes
terday from the east, where they have
been passing the last three months.
Mrs. Robinson is we'll known writer.
Capt. George C. w. Crawford of New
York, n mining man with properties in
Arizona and other parts of the west,
arrived at the Angelus last night. He
has come west to arrange for new de-
velopment of his interests.
E. B. Duffy, one of the best known
freight agents in the west, Is at the
Hayward. Mr.. Duffy comes from Port
land, but he has list of railroads on
his travelling list which extend all over
the country
The Hayward Is again sheltering two
of Cupid's victims. They are Mr.. and
Mrs. w. III. Hatfield, who are in Los
Angeles ON their honeymoon. Mr.. Hat
field is a prominent attorney of Sacra-
mento.
w. r. Nieper of San Francisco,
European purchasing agent for Par
melee-Dohrmann company and Nathan
Dohrmann of San Francisco and Los
Angeles, is at the Hollenbeck.
\. w. ]. Pike, prominent mine owner
from Tonopah, New, is at the Hayward.
Mr., Pike has been prospecting near the
Needles during the last month and is
or his way back to Nevada.
f. S. Frost Of Great Falls, Mont,
manager of one OF the large smelters
IN that place. has arrived at the Hol-
lenbeck with his family for the winter.
w. A. Fleming Jones of Las Cruces,
New Mexico, is at the Hollenbeck Mr..
Fleming is connected with the govern
ment land office at that point.
w. G. Codnant a shoe manufactures
OF Boston, Mass, accompanied by Mrs.
Codnant. is at the Hayward.
ID. w. Johnson wealthy lumberman
OF Santa Cruz and his family are at
the Hollenbeck.
j. II. Steinman of New York, a horse
man, who is here for the races, is at
the Westminster
e. p. Dunn, proprietor of the Airing
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-28
HERTEL TO HEAD
MERCHANT BODY
CROWN CITY BUSINESS MEN IN
ANNUAL SESSION
Seven Directors Are Chosen by Pasa-
dena Association, and Bylaws Are
Amended, Cutting Out WASH
lnqton's Birthday
Pasadena Agency,
16i5 East Colorado street:
Telephone Main 102'


PASADENA, Nov. 27.-This evening
the Pasadena Merchants association
held it's annual business meeting, al
which the following were elected direc-
tors; Herman r. Hertel, dry goods
dealer; H. G. Chaffee, grocer; Joseph
Israel. cloaks and dresses; II. c. Prinz,
stationer: George j. Brenner, clothing;
u. O. Andrews, hardware, and A. L.
Ryder. automobiles and sporting goods
To the directors is left the selection OF
the officers Of this very important asso-
citation. and there Is no doubt but that
Herman r. Hertel, retiring vice presi-
dent, will be chosen president
The meeting settled one thing, ana
that is that in the future there will be
nc divorce between the annual banquet
and the annual business meeting. This
experiment was tried for the first time
this evening and proved failure, so
far as attendance is concerned. Not
one-tenth as many turned out for the
business session as were present at the
banquet last night at the Hotel Green.
Aside from the election of officers the
most important business brought up
was the amendment of the bylaws of
the association. Three very important
changes were made. The most i'm
portant of the lot was the abandon
ment of Washington's birthday as a
business holiday. The adoption of this
amendment means that for the first
time in many years the stores of the
Crown City will remain open February
% next.
A second very important change
moves the monthly meetings from the
first Tuesday to the second Monday in
the month and a third fixes the cost
of the rate book of the association, in
which is listed the patrons of the local
establishments. This book has hereto
fore cost each copy 81. Hereafter it
will be sold for the actual cost of pro-
duction, which may be quite bit more
than 81 a copy.
Secretary D. w. Coolidges report
showed the association in a most pros
porous condition with $273 still remain
ing in the treasury and flourishing
membership, which 1t is hoped to in
crease. President G. D. Sargent's re-
port showed that he lays down the
reins of office without regret, calm in
the assurance that Herman r. Hertel
will be his successor.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-28
ROOST
HIGH THIS YEAR
NATIONAL BIRD COSTS THIRTY
CENTS A POUND
Dinners In True Thanksgiving style
Estimated to Cost About =
Dollar for Each
Person

The greatest feast day Of the year.
Thanksgiving, will occur tomorrow It
is the occasion for a general attack on
the national bird, for joyous family re-
unions, for expressions Of thanks for
the blessings of the year and for cor
dial personal greetings.
In many prosperous homes In Los
Angeles the day Will be observed in the
customary manner. In less fortunate
families possibly turkey at 30 cents
pound will not be in evidence, but
even the poorest man, II he is industri-
Gus and provident, may observe the
day by purchasing a chicken, a roast,
modest steak or boiling piece.
The rush for turkeys, chicken, game
and roasts commenced in earnest yes
terday
In some manner the rumor became
current that turkeys would be scarce
and that prices were soaring out OF
sight. But those who called at the va
rious retail stores found that there did
not appear to be anything but turkeys
on sale, while the prices ranged about
even at 30 cents a pound for dressed
stock.
In Big Demand
While the supply appears to be
abundant dealers stated last evening
that their experience was that no mat
ter how large a supply they had on
sale on the day before Thanksgiving
the demand became 80 active during
the day that before night the stock
was entirely cleaned up.
There is a splendid display of fine
turkeys at the Jeffries Sanitary market
on West Second street, the stock COM
ing from Imperial. Turkeys of all sizes
temptingly displayed are hung up for
quick selection.
The prices today will be 80 cents a
pound all around. The collection en-
braces turkeys weighing twenty-five
pounds each, large enough for a family
Of twelve or fifteen: others ranging
from seven pounds up to twenty-five,
sufficient for families Of five or more.
In addition to turkeys there are
dressed chickens-broilers at 35 cents a
pound, fryers at 30 cents, roosters at
2S cents and old hens at 25 cents. Then
there are the sprig ducks at so cents
each, teals at 35 cents and widgeons
at so cents, oysters at 30 cents a dozen
or by the can at 20 cents for thirty
oysters; fine roastS at to Is cents
pound. steaks at to 25 cents and boil
ing pieces at to cents.
Accessory Line Complete
After the fowl or the roast has been
selected the accessories must De DOuBnt.
The variety is complete. Sweet pota-
toes at cents a pound or seven pounds
for 25 cents; cranberries at Is cents,
celery at 81 a dozen, string beans and
peas, 121s cents a pound; artichokes,
Is cents each; head of lettuce, 5 cents,
or so cents a dozen; Redlands early or
anges, 20 cents a dozen; Jonathan ap-
pies, SO a box; bellefleurs, $1.50 box.
1t is figured that turkey dinner for
family of eight or ten persons will
cost the host in the neighborhood Of
$S, not placing any value on the work
and worry and the cost of fuel.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-28
ARRESTED FOR USING MAILS
Thought He Had Right to Claim a
Reward for Restoring a
letter
to The Herald.


LONG BEACH, Nov. 27.-After An
ton Sabin secured, by some means or
other q letter addressed to q Mrs.
Peterson of Ocean Park, several
months ago, he wrote repeatedly to her
offering to return the check and prop
erty deed found therein if she would
pay him a certain amount Of money.
His letters of demand We're placed in
the hands of postoffice officials who
traced the writer north from Ocean
Park, through other towns, to San
Francisco. From there he turned
south again and thirteen days ago
his mail began to arrive here, ad-
dressed in care of the general delivery
Office. Yesterday when the man ap-
peared at the window the clerk, In
accordance with directions from Post
master Hirsch, casually inquired what
his local address was.
AS a result Sabin was called upon
early this morning at his home, 1888
Chestnut avenue, by Postoff1ce Inspect
or Frank Stewart, who represented
himself to be an agent of Mrs. Pet
erson's and asked what amount Sabin
would take for the letter in his pos
session.
The man quickly responded that he
would take SIS. This the inspector
paid in marked bills. Waiting outside
the house was Deputy United States
Marshal Ben Franklin, who; at Stew
arts call, stepped to the door and en-
tered. He found Sabin folding up the
bills and about to place them in his
pocket. Franklin served a warrant
upon the man charging him with i'm
proper use OF the mails and he and
Stewart left for Los Angeles with their
prisoner.
Sabin claimed that he found the let
ter and thought he had a right to
claim a reward for it's restoration to
the rightful owner.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-28
RAILWAY SAYS
SUIT At STAKE
CANNOT REDUCE FARE UNTIL
DECISION is GIVEN
General Manager Asserts That Action
Now Would Jeopardize interests
In court-May Help
Plaintiff

Special to The Herald.
SANTA MONICA, Nov. 27,-The re-
cent action of the board of city trus-
tees in putting before the Los Angeles
Pacific Railway company the petition
of residents of districts within the ex-
tended city limits who demand that
the board take steps. to compel the
railway no accept five cents for car
fare to and from all points within the
official boundaries of Santa Monica
was responsible for a communication
from General Manager T. r. Gabel of
the Los Angeles-Pacific company, In
which the company's attitude in the
matter is defended, being read to the
trustees at last nights meeting.
In his argument Mr.. Gabel makes
mention of suit that was brought
against the company more than year
ago when a Mrs. Schaeder and her son
were elected from a car because they
would not pay additional carfare after
the line of the old city limits had been
passed, but while the car was yet
within the boundaries of this munich
pality Mr.. Gabel states: "The case
was decided by Judge Wilbur of the
superior court in favor of the company
and the plaintiff has appealed to the
supreme court, where the case is now
pending. To comply with the request
OF the petitioners IN InlS INSTANCE
would very greatly initiate against the
interests of the company. 1t will be
apparent to your honorable body that
the decision of the court is so far
reaching in Importance as affecting
the interests of other railway lines that
we would not for an instant be justi-
fled in acceding to their request how
ever much this road might wish to
favor the petitioners residing between
Seventeenth and Twenty-seventh
streets who, of course, are the ones
most interested"
Inasmuch as the communities of the
districts demanding the five-cent fare
have organized for the purpose of boy
cotting the business houses of Santa
Monica that patronize the freight or
express service of the railway while
the agitation is on, the receipt of Mr.
Gabels letter gives the matter more
serious aspect than formerly and 1t is
probable that the board of trade. which
has taken up the fight, will seek re-
dress in the courts. City Attorney Taft
today expressed himself as of the
opinion that the best course for the
city to pursue in the matter was to
cooperate with Mrs. Schaeder in her
appeal before the superior court and
then to abide by the decision rendered.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-28
REFUSE LICENSE TRANSFER
Police Commission Discovers That
BaIIerino Has Been Receiving
Money and Takes Action

The police commission was unkind
to some who asked for pool room liz
censes last night. Fred Sepulveda, who
sought to transfer his license at 412
Niger alley to Martin Bertrand to
be used at Ala Niger alley, was
turned down for the reason that it
was shown that the place had been In
charge of a Japanese who had turned
over half of his money to B. Ballerino,
owner of the building.
When the license was originally
granted to Sepulveda it is alleged that
he promised to conduct the place him.
self in an orderly manner.
1t was shown conclusively that he
has had nothing to do with the pool
room for the past four months.
The license was not only not trans
ferred, but was revoked, so that the
Japanese would no longer divide the
money with Ballerino, former king of
the cribs.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-28
GAS STOVES CAUSE FIRES
Unexpected Pressure Starts 5lazes In
Two Different Dwelling
Houses

Two small fires broke out early last
night. both supposed to have resulted
from oyerheating of gas stoves and oc-
curing within a short interval near
$50. Both fires resulted in a loss of
property aggregating $1OO each.
At the home of Mrs. Carrie S. Kraus,
2140 Estrella avenue, small gas heat
ing stove in the parlor ignited some
lace curtains and the fire burned some
valuable furniture and injured the
woodwork
At the home of Mrs. E. L. Alexander,
1770 New England street, small fire
originating in a similar manner gained
considerable headway, but very little
damage was done owing to a prompt
response by the fire department.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-28
HELLO, BILL O-HELL-O BILLT
SAYS JEFF" TO EVERYONE

you are?o said the voice, I'm in a
hurry"
Hello Bill, can't you hear, Hello
BILL" shouted Jeff as he chung to the
receiver and noticed one or two walt
ing customers drop out of line and
start away.
Central. " you do not keep off the
line and reserve your discourse with
your Bill for some other time, shall
report you" came the angry voice of
the female on the wire.
Hello Bill, the play, Hello BILL"
fairly screeched Jeff as he hugged the
phone.
Then there was a pause.
us this the Hotchkiss theater,"
came the sweet voice as though be-
ginning all over.
Damn" said Jeff and he lost a
customer
But that was only one instance.
During the day, yesterday, White was
numerically annoyed by patrons of
the house when he told them that
Hello BIZ" was being played there.
Yes, I'm an Elk" one man answer
ed. rive heard that old gag before.
l want the Hotchkiss theater, so butt
off the line"
jeff explained at great length and
retained that customer but as a gem
eral rule confusion resulted and the
various Williams and BilPs about
town who have been calling up the
HotehlSiss theater lately are wonder
ing how White happened to know their
names and how the usual courteous
manager happened to be so familiar
as to call them by their first names
when they asked the name of the show.
In the meantime White is not worry
ing about chilly weather, but Is wilt
ing down collars in his attacks on the
teIaphOpp
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-28
NOTES OF INTEREST
FROM LONG BEACH
special 10 The Herald.

Speclal 10 Inc 1eIdlu.
LONG BEACH. Nov, 27.--Three hun
dred Illinoisans gathered to-day to en-
joy the annual picnic and basket din
ner given under the auspices of the
local Illinois association. 1t had been
planned to serve the dinner in the Odd
Fellows hall, but the day was so warm
and sunny that the deck under the
auditorium was utilized for that pur-
pose After the spread several speech
es We're made. A formal evening al
fair viii be held by the association ON
Lincoln's birthday anniversary, at
which an elaborate program of music
and toasts win be given,
Two carloads of material for the
new Southern Racific passenger depot
arrived to-day and carpenters We're
put to work on the building. 1t con-
tinued steadily its completion VIII re-
quire but a short time. The structure
will be Of plaster and wire netting
over studdinfg.
3 Rev. w j. Spear, assistant pastor
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-28
C0NTEMPLATES COSTLY
RAILWAY AT BEACH
Special to The Herald,

Special to The Herald.
WEST LONG BEACH, Nov. 27-
Interested in marine railway and
dry dock at this point, r. R. Sea-
brook of Victoria, B. c., proprietor of
the Seabrook Machinery & Supply
company, visited here today. with
Trustee George S. Benson of Long
Beach. He contemplates erecting
railway to cost $1500O0 IL he can secure
a desired site. With the sort of rail-
way proposed, Seabrook said he could
handle a large ocean going vessel, pac-
ing on the ways, cleaning and return
ing to the water within twenty-four
hours. AS there is now no dry dock
on the Pacific coast south of San
Francisco, many vessels which dis
charge their cargoes at this port are
Obliged to sail north again before
being cleaned preparatory to another
voyage
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-28
PLAN OPENING PARISH HALL
Annual Entertainment Will Be Given
to Mark the Event at
st, Mary'S

The annual entertainment given by
the women OF st. Mary's parish will
mark the opening of the new st. Mary's
hall this evening. corner of Fourth and
Breed streets, An extensive program
has been arranged, the following to
take part: Lena Sepulveda, r. Bernard
Masterson, Laura Lotley H. Heyes,
Knights of Columbus quartet-Messrs
Carr. Howard, Fox and Keyes, Ernesto
Martinez, Viola Yorba, b. Mcdonald,
Thomas Masterson, Wheeler brothers
and Edward Kelley. The altar boys of
the parish will close the program with
the singing of the TIE Deum.
The new hall is located in the paro-
chial school building and will greatly
add to the social functions of the
parish. Rev. Joseph Barron, the pas
tor, has arranged the progrom. A So
cial will follow the exercises.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-28
ANGELENO TO LECTURE
AT SANTA MONICA
Special to The Herald.

SppcIaI 10 TIC HeTHIu.
SANTA MONICA, Nov. 27-"Boots
and Saddles" will be the subject of
lecture to be delivered by the Rev.
John l.. Pitner, of Los Angeles, at the
second of the series of Epworth League
entertainments to be held at the M. q.
church next Friday evening.
Because of the small attendance at
today's meeting of the Woman's club,
the reading of a paper by Mrs. Ben
Hunter, entitled "The Man Who
Laughs was indefinitely postponed,
Mrs. Fred H. Taft, one of the dele
gates to the sixth annual convention
of the Federation of Women's Clubs,
recently held at Los Angeles, read
very interesting report OF the meet
ings. Mrs. j. w. HendriclS and Mrs.
Lathrop We're appointed to present a
picture, purchased by the club, to the
Lincoln school.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-28
STRIKING PRISONERS GIVE UP
Bread and Water Take the Spirit Out
Of All but Four Of
Them
Special to The Herald.

LONG BEACH. Nov. 27.--All save
one of the four prisoners In the city Jail
who recently went on strike, refusing
to work, have capitulated as a result
of the slim fare dealt out to them
by the police. The fourth man remains
firm as yet.
The quartette Of prisoners had an
unpleasant experience last night when
the waterpipe, upon which they stood
of the Jail, broke and the floor of the
jail where they have been accustomed
to sleep was flooded A large amount
of water escaped during the night.
most Of 1t seeping under the door and
flooding the cellar beneath. The
prisoners were found early this morn
ing sleeping upon the top of the cells.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-28
GOOD REASON WHY OPERA
FELL FLAT
Singers Wouldn't sing, Players
Wouldn't Play, Actors Wouldn't
Act, and Director Was at
His Wits' End

The rehearsal of Chopin which the
Lambardi people held at Temple Aud
itorium Monday morning, was a thing
to inspire terror to The hearts of the
most blase. Not that the melody was
80 grand or the acting so magnificent
that It overpowered the soul, but simply
because the musical director and leader
Of the orchestra was trying to get his
men to start playing within five min
utes Of each other at least.
Those who attended the opera Mon
day night and saw the finished produce
ton would hardly have believed their
eyes had they seen 1t Monday morning
In all those thousands of seats there
were perhaps only a dozen people, and
they were busy fixing up their musical
scores for the evening.
In the orchestra the men were loung-
ing in their seats, their hats on, smiling
and talking with each other, and very
few attending to their music, while In
the center of the thirty men stood a
something whose arms were wildly
waving, whose hair was standing on
end and whose despairing talk, even
though in Italian, could easily be
understood.
"It" was the orchestra leader, but
such a bundle of anger and despair
that he would never have been recog-
pized.
His baton would ring on the edge of
the stand before him, but all that 1t
brought forth would be the ear-splitting
screeoh of horn or a small squeak
from some unfortunate violin. Soon
one of the bassas would struggle in
and another violin or two would manage
to drag in little noise, and when the
director turned away in disgust the
a. Il h0n
called Monday morning, had such an
injured and surprised air that the
director would turn around again and
bring forth a few more such SYM
phonies.
Director Means Business
At one time he swung his baton over
his head almost in a frenzy, waved his
arms beseechingly, and even reproved
one of the musicians but still it was no
use, and finally, in sheer desperation,
he made one grand jump over a
separating rail and landed almost on
top of poor erring fiddler whose violin
seemed unable to do anything but
sCreech
'eUgh" and the jumper shivered all
over.
"Eh!" and the leader gave an awful
shrek that sounded so like the violin
that even the much enduring stage
hands looked around, startled. A string
of italian followed that. would have
done credit. to an organ grinder. Taking
the mans violin he swung it and then
shook his fist in the musicians face.
Then, evidently feeling better and more
composed, he regained his perch and
went on calmly, If an Italian can ever
be called calm, with the music grind
ing until some tone, even worse than
usual, would raise his ire again
| But the musicians were not his only
grievance, for the singers. the prin-
cipals of the company, were there too
TRYING to squeeze out as much song
with as little effort as possible.
A woman and a harp monopolizec
the center of the stage, and she really
monopolized 1t, for no one cared to be
close enough to hear those twangins
strings. But she was unconscious OF