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Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21
O. 'BRIEN APPEARS
As LECTURER
SPEAKS FOR BENEFIT OF BlXBY
HOTEL SUFFERERS
Gives Discourse on Virtues of Physi-
cal Exercise Before an Inter.
ested Assemblaee at
Venice

Small but representative of the gon-
dola colony was the gathering assem-
bled last night at the Venice audi
torium, where Jack OBrien gave Il
wondrous exhibition of his oratorical
powers in support of the virtue which
arises from bodily development
Keen expectation was manifest when
Professor OBrion stepped to the front
and followed moving picture films with
a verbal agility which blended we'll
with his physical celerity To say that
the lecture was a complete success
wsuld be putting it mildly. Never at
a loss for a word and basing his dis
sertation along lines tending toward
Grecian athletics, Philadelphia Jack
told of the Milos, Apolos and Achilles
in a fashion that breathed of delvings
among the athletic heroes of bygone
ages.
Oh, yes, Mr.. OBrien is familiar with
classic myths. \and the mighty task Of
Hercules turning a river through some
ancient kings stables was brought to
life in scintiliating fashion.
The fabulous references, however,
were used with good effect and coming
down to later date President Roosevelt
and his well known falling for ath-
letcs was taken advantage of by the
Quaker
When he concluded majority of the
audience was mentally engaged in a
scheme Of muscle development.
Killing the winged couple" with 81
single stone, O'Brien disappeared for a
moment and then danced out with the
Terrible Turk for fast little go.
Good man Swanson and Jack Lee
provided no end of excitement in a
four round affair, after which they were
11o fn n a
Leonard Lauder and Jack Brown
went four rounds, as did Harry Gale
and William Day. Those good trial
horses, Tommy Leahy and William
Conroy, were also in evidence.
The entertainment netted a tidy sum
for the Bixby hotel sufferers and the
Venice firemen's fund.
O'Brien has refused an offer to box
Gunner Moir in England for a $4,000
purse as Manager McCarey will place
Il $1,000 purse for Gunner Moir, with
the winner of the OBrien-B Burns match
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21
QUELLS RIOT WITH HIS FISTS
Proprietor of Negro Hotel Alleged to
Have Stopped "Rough House"
Quickly

In fight over dice game which is
alleged to have been running in the
Canadian hotel at Stevenson avenue
and Hewitt street for more than three
weeks William Carroll, a negro, was
hit on the left jaw Carroll asserted
at the police station last night that
former Police officer b. r. Randolph
owner of the Canadian hotel, was the
assailant. Carroll stated that he was
treated unfairly in the game and that
he raised trough house"
Randolph is said to have quelled the
incipient riot by striking the indignant
negro upon the face. The game, ac-
cording to Carroll, was running in
rooms 211 420 and 4O3 of the hotel. The
Canadian hotel has been the scene of
many fights since it was opened and
several times the police commissioners
have seriously proposed closing it.
Carroll is in the employ of T. j. Nc
Carey, manager of the Pacific Athletic
club. His face was treated at the re-
ceiVing hospital by Police Surgeon
Freeman.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21
CITY TO BUILD OWENS DIGGER
Three Advertisements Failed to Bring
Bids Within a Reasonable.
Maruin

At the recommendation of the super
intendent of the water department and
the board of public works the council
recently authorized the board to adver-
tise for bids and award a contract for
the construction of steam dredger in
the Owens river valley.
The board three times advertised for
bids for this dredger and in each case
the bids received have been, in the
opinion of the water board and the
board of public works, excessive.
The board therefore decided that the
dredger can be constructed at a much
less cost by the chief engineer of the
Los Angeles aqueduct, and the board
recommended to the council that a
resolution authorizing the board OF pub
lie works to enter into a contract for
this work under the emergency pro-
vision of the city charter be adopted,
the said work to be done under the
supervision of the chief engineer of the
Los Angeles aqueduct. This was con-
CURED in.
The dredger will be an expensive ap-
paratus resembling that now in use at
Naples on the beach.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21
A PRINCIPLE IN 1T

The principle of -partisanship in
local affairs is the issue involved in
the election or defeat of Lee C. Gates
for mayor of Los Angeles.
In a contest where there are at least
three candidates of supposedly equal
ability and qualifications it is a waste
of time and opportunity to discuss
men alone. The Republican push de-
mands the election of DR.. Walter
Lindley because he represents the Re-
publican machine. The Democratic
pull demands the election of Harper
because he represents the Democratic
machine,
Is there anything in either of those
claims that should attract the votes
of taxpayers and citizens generally? =?
Is the machine-Republican or Demo-
cratic-necessary to the well-being and
progress of Los Angeles? On the con-
trary is it not a detriment, a source
of absolute harm and danger?
How and when did Los Angeles ever
profit by the supremacy of the par
tisan machine? Has it not been a
constant source of graft, incompetency
and fraud?
Ask yourselves these questions and
answer them according to your own
conscience.
Lee c. Gates, the nop-partisan NOM
inee for mayor. promises that if elect
ed he will make appointments without
regard to partisan politics and will
give the city a purely business ad-
ministration in which the ward heeler
and precinct worker, if he gets a job
at all. will be compelled to earn it
by examples of conspicuous compe-
tency.
Don't you want that sort of an ad-
ministration? If not. don't vote for
Lee C. Gates.
In view of the tremendous impor-
tance of the Owens river water en-
terprise and the wild scramble of the
politicians to get hold of it, would you
not like to see it in the hands of an
honest, competent city administration
that would conduct it to a successful
conclusion with economy, rapidity and
careful accounting of every dollar
the great enterprise will cost?
If so. then vote for Lee C. Gates
and the whole non-partisan ticket ana
thus declare your wishes by your
votes.
Partisan politics in city affairs is
the most senseless and hurtful policy
in which the American people have
indulged Stop it!
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21
CREATE NEW GARBAGE OFFICE
Council Decides to Employ an AS
sistant to Relieve Board of
Public Works

Recently the board of public works
called attention to the fact that there
is now employed one superintendent of
garbage collection, who has charge of
the collection and disposal of all the
garbage which is collected and disposed
of by the board This one superinten-
dent is unable to give the details of
those collections proper attention, ow-
ing to the great number of details
which require his supervision.
The board therefore recommended
that an ordinance creating the position
of assistant superintendent of garbage
collection and fixing the salary at $115
per month, with the provision that the
said assistant superintendent shall fur
nish a horse and buggy at his own eX-
pense The addition of this assistant
to the force under the board greatly
facilitates the properly carrying on OF
this branch of the work of the board by
officials.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21
DEAD NUMBER
HALF HUNDRED
Final Inquiry Into the Sinking Of the
Dix Begins Today-Surviv-
ors and Officers viii
Testify
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SEATTLE, Nov. 20-The list of the
victims of the marine disaster that oc-
CURED off West Seattle Sunday night
is now between forty-five and fifty.
OF the first list of missing five have
since been accounted for, but others
have been added to the list so that the
exact number of dead is not known.
Mrs. Harry Lubbering, Florence Lub-
bering, William Mcknight, G.. r. Ben
nett and a Mr. Schlem have been ac-
counted for. OF this number Bennett
was the only one on the Dix at the
time of the disaster.
Everything is in readiness for the
formal inquiry into the collision which
begins tomorrow morning. United
States Instructors of Hulls and Boilers
Turner and Whitney have subpoenaed
nearly all of the survivors, as we'll as
all the officers of the boats.
Leonard Masters, the fifteen-year old
boy who lost his father, mother and
sister, has been the recipient of much
sympathy and many offers of assistance
have been received by him. as we'll
as expressions of willingness to
adopt him.
No bodies We're recovered today
The report that the body of Albert
Mcdonald had been recovered on Mon
day has not yet been confirmed, al
though it was reported at many places,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21
SARGENT AND PERSHING
SAIL FOR ORIENT

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2O.-Amons
the passengers on the Korea, which
sailed today for Honolulu and the
orient were Commissioner of Immigra-
tlon Sargent, who will investigate the
Immigration INN problem in Hawaii; Brig.
Gen. John j. Pershing, who succeeds
Gen. Lee in the Philippines; Benito
Legardo. member of the Philippine
commission; James Rodgers, United
States consul at Shanghai, and two
daughters of Admiral Brownson. who
will join their father.
The steamer carries 1O,500 tons OF
freight and has 800 Chinese in the
steerage.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21

Business men of Los Angeles should
take an active interest in the proposed
Mining Chamber for this city. They
should know that Los Angeles is 100
miles nearer to Las Vegas than is Salt
Lake, and much nearer to Bullfrog
and Beatty than is either Salt Lake or
San Francisco. There is opportunity
for great accessions Of business In the
new gold fields OF Southern Nevada,
business that belongs naturally to Los
Angeles, but it must be attracted here
by the usual methods Of going after
1t. The proposed mining chamber has
a promising outlook, and the enthusl-
astic meeting held last night is an
augury that II win be established. Il
means much to the immediate busi-
meas interests Of this city,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21
WOMAN is HURT IN A PANIC
Trampled on by frightened Passen-
gers Who Rush to Get Out
of Car

In panic on inbound GarVanza car
22l last night Miss Cora Kyle, $40 Haw-
thorne street, was cut and bruised upon
the face and body. The panic among
the passengers resulted from the break
ing of the circuit breaker. Instantly
the car was filled with smoke and
flames and the frightened passengers
rushed to the exits. Miss Kyle was
Knocked to the floor by the mob and
was trampled upon before 1t was no
ticed that she was lying PROSTATE
The accident occurred at Ninth and
san Julian streets. Miss Kyle was
taken from the car and conveyed to
her home. Her injuries are not re-
garded as serious.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21
CALIFORNIA BREVITlES

SAN DIEGO. Nov. 2O.-The conven-
of the state opens this evening and Will
last four days at Hotel Del Coronado.
SAN FRANCISCO.-The trial of
Ernest Il. Denicks for manslaughter
was begun before Judge Carroll Cook
today. The entire day was taken up
with the selection of a jury. Denicke
IS accused of shooting an unknown man
during the fire of April lS
SALINAS. Joseph s. Pinheiro fell
from a car loaded with beets at Alisal
and was crushed to death.
SALINAS.-Jack Leddy, proprietor
of the railroad exchange at PaJaro, was
held up by masked man, who COM
PEELED him to open the safe, secured
$500 and escaped
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21
DEMANDS HIS MONEY
AND AWAKENS LODGERS

George Rowe was arrested last night
by officer Heath on the charge of dis
turbing the peace. 1t is alleged that
Rowe lost So two nights ago at the
Gladstone rooming house on South
Main street. He returned to the place
last night in an effort to recover the
money and was arrested. The proprle-
tor of the lodging house alleged that
Rowe made a disturbance and woke up
a number of guests.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21
SECOND WARD
NON-PARTlSANS WORK
FOR VAN DEGRlFT

DR.. ID. l.. Tasker, precinct No. 13
committeeman of the non-partisan city
central committee, has called meet
ing of those interested In the non-par-
tisan movement for Friday evening,
November 49, at o'clock at 1245 Belle
Vue avenue
DesriSt " one prGsio rtisnn c%andd1se % NS for
councilman, and his friends and neigh
bors are taking a lively interest i'm his
campaign
They have a splendid organization
and will undoubtedly roll up a large
majority for their faYorite.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21
OF CONFLICT
IS TAKEN TO JAIL

After a fierce fight in the Bohemian
bar at 4191a South Main street lasting
about fifteen minutes j. ID. Wolfe, the
victor in the conflict, was arrested on
the charge Of disturbing the peace.
Wolfe Is said to have entered the bar
and challenged the men at the bar to
fight, and he was immediately served.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21
BAIL FIXED AT $500
ON CHARGE OF THEFT

C. C. Churchill, who was arrested on
November 15 charged with having en-
tered house at 903 East Thirty-third
street while the occupants were absent
and stealing three watches, was given
a preliminary examination in Justice
Chambers court yesterday afternoon.
He was held over to the Superior court
on $500 bail
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21
FINE BRIDGE FOR
SEVENTH STREET
$4,000 Structure to Span
River on the East
Side

One of the finest concrete bridges
i'll the west will soon span East Sew
enth street.
The board of public works has prac-
tically approved the plans drawn up
by the city engineer, Homer Hamlin,
which call for a three-arch span over
the Los Angeles river with trolley and
wagon spaces as well as foot walks.
The bridge will be classic in treat
ment and will cost about $4,000.
For cars twenty-siX feet space will
be allowed for wagons, thirty feet,
and for a walk five and one-half feet
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21
Evening of Farce

The haresfoot Dramatic club will
present its first play of the season at
Cummock hall, 1900 South Figueroa
street on Wednesday night The play
will be AN Evening of Farce" with the
following in the cast: Frank A. John
son, Alfred c.. Wilkes, Raymond II.
Freeman, James s. Montague, Thomas
c. Malcom, Mrs. Lodema G. Shellhorn.
Miss Eva Johnson, Miss Susan Looney,
Miss Alice Hallett Taylor.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21
A WORLDS EXPOSITION

Events highly favorable to the inaug-
uration Of the Universal Peace and
Commerce exposition in the city Of Los
Angeles in 1915. as proposed, are going
forward with remarkable rapidity. The
theme Of the exposition is upon every
tongue in every nation of the earth,
and within two days Ellhu Root, secre-
tary Of state. has made grand appeal
to the nations for universal peace, while
Andrew Carnegie has given one million
dollars to further the interests of the
International peace congress. An expo
sition commemorating or embodying
the idea Of peace appeals, therefore. to
every human heart.
And what city more capable Of hold
ing such an exposition than Los Ange-
les? It is customary, at the beginning
of expositions, to draw a 250-mile or
5OO-mile circle around the proposed ex-
position city and say; Within this cir
Gle is your patronage how many peo-
pie are there i'm It? Not so with Los
Angeles. This city already has the
patronage of people throughout the
whole United states. They are In
the habit of coming here from
far away Boston and New York,
and with worlds fair in
hand the whole nation would take
months off and come here-as much tc
see Los Angeles and Southern California
as to see the exposition; but the ex-
position would give them the occasion
to see both.
The financing of the enterprise is i'm
portant, but not nearly so tremendous
an undertaking here as it has beer
elsewhere. In the eastern cities, on ac-
count of rigorous climate and the ne
cessity of building to withstand storms
and SHOWS. ice and sleet, the expense
has been twice the amount necessary
in Southern California, where there are
none of these things to contend withS
The fact that Mr. Henry e. Hunting
ton has accepted with thanks" tn,
presidency of the organization is an in
dication that moneyed men of Los An
geles are convinced of the success o
the enterprise and are willing to tak'
upon themselves the responsibility o.
its finances, backed by whatever sup
port the people generally can give to it
The assistance of the United States gov
ernment is largely dependent upon the
showing of finances that will be made
on the part of Los Angeles.
People talk of worlds fair as though
it were the most tremendous enterprise
ever inaugurated. 1t is a large anc
costly affair, surely; but Southern Cal
ifornia has financed enterprises equally
large and said nothing about it. Lo.
Angeles can build worlds fair with
out much effort, for in this city people
do things. They don't lose years OF
time talking about it.
That the chamber of commerce is TAX
ing an increasing interest in the enter
prise was manifest at the third meeting
held last night. Unfortunately only one
member of the standing committee on
expositions is now in the city, but
Chairman A. B. Cass Joined heartily in
the enthusiasm of last nights gather
ing.
The theme is infectious. The subjec
is catching" And no city was eve
quieted with such theme until it "go
| it out of it's system" Los Angeles ha
had the exposition fever for severa
years. Here is it's opportunity. Let i
not be lost.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21

Even a Boni Castel-lane has it's turn.
ing-doMn.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21
Romeseekers. CMh Toniahl

Every one desiring to secure a farm home
in California Is invited to the meeting at
o'clock this evening in Home Extension Hall,
Chamber of Commerce Fourth new town and
colony now being formed, also the Los Ange-
les Acre Lot Club Land distributed at whole
sale TO members. Come and learn.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21
SENDS BENEDICTI0N
TO RICH CARDINAL

ROME. Nov. 2O.-The pope has sent
his benediction to Cardinal Vaszary of
Hungary, who is at the point of death.
Vaszary is the richest of the cardinals
and contributes 100000 yearly to the
maintenance Of the Holy See.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21

Colorado sneered at Southern Cali
fornia last spring and said all the
winter tourists would stop within
Colorado's confines. It's eight degrees
below in Colorado now, and eighty
above here. That's the answer.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21
charaed Wlth SMOKING oplum

G, Stevenson, a negro, was arrested
last night on the charge Of smoking
opium. A complete Layout" was found
in his room at 432 Also street and it
was evident that he had just finished
smoking when the door to his room was
opened by the officers The pipe and
Layout" were contiscated and Steven
son booked on $50 bail
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21

Most Christmas toys are made in Ger
maryland broken at home.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21
Rain Falls at San Jose
IN Assoclated Pross.

by ASsOcIaItu PTesS
SAN JOSE, Cal, Nov. 2O.-The north
wind that has been blowing for three
days swung around to the south last
night and this morning slight hail.
soon followed by rain began to fall.
The indications point to steady rain.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21
Money Talks

"Wil you take your oath on it?
Yes"
"Will you take your solemn dying
oath?"
YES"
"Will you bet slxpence?"
"No."-Ally Sloper.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21

The people Of Los Angeles are begin
ming to manifest enthusiasm over the
proposed International exposition in this
city. Mr.. Huntington has accepted the
presidency Of the local company, and
that means much.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21
EAST GETS WINTRY WEATHER
Snow at Ell Paso

Ell PASO, Tex, Nov. 20.-The sun is
shining brightly here today and the
snow is rapidly disappearing. There
was a snowfall of six and one-half
inches, the storm being a record
breaker.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21
Ten Degrees Below in Colorado

By As3UCIH ICu I7IUsE.
DENVER. Nov. 2O.-Temperatures
below zero are reported today in south
ern Colorado and in the mountainous
regions of the state. One degree above
zero is the weather bureau record in
this city, while Pueblo's officials report
is eight below. The coldest point in the
state was Corona. on the summit of the
Front range, where ten degrees below
was recorded.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21

Visitors EN- route to this beauteous
region may grumble some at floods in
Kentucky. sleet in Kansas. below zero
in Colorado and huge snowstorms in
Southern Texas. but think how they
viii appreciate this everlasting summer
when they do arrive.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21

AS simon-pure, blown-in-the- bottle,
unadulterated and never failing warm
winter resort, Southern California is
the only one on the map.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21
Thin Ice Forms at San Diego
BY Associated Press.

~ 4N17VVIWV VVW IIT07-
SAN DIEGO, Nov 2O,-This was one
Of the coolest mornings San Diego has
felt for several years The govern
ment Thermometer registered 40 at day
break and In some low places light
frost and thin ice were formed.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21

They called her fair Peggy from Paris -
They said she came over the sea
Her mission 1t was to ensnare u.s.
She baited her hook well for me
I strolled in her wake day and night too;
/ wanted a trip DER the foam;
L hoped that she'd give me the right to
Tie up to her ere we should roam
[ married fair Peggy; we started.
Then came my awakening-she
Had never been near dear old Ocean
Twas Paris, Kentucky, you see!
w. II. c.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21
SIset in Kansas

Sy ASSOcl2Seu fTcSS.
TOPEKA, Kan, Nov. 20.-The storm
over this section of Kansas has abated
today, dying away with IL heavy sleet.
Reports at the railroad offices here
report sleet falling over central Kansas,
but clearing up in the western and
southern portion.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21
POLICE DISCREDIT
SHOOTING STORY
THINK MYSTERIOUS FAT MAN
FANCIFUL
Former Actor Asserts He Was CAUGHT
by Some Unidentified Person
and Shot--ls Wounded,
Somehow

Mysterious, avenging. fat men at
tempting to say with bullets, figured
largely in the story told to the police
last night by II. E. Whitsell S45 East
Thirty-ninth street. Whitsell tele-
phoned the University police station
last night and asked for police to come
instantly to his home, as he had been
shot and severely wounded
Two officers were sent to investigate
the tale. They found Whitsell bleeding
slightly from shallow bullet wounds in
the arm and side. Both wounds were
inflicted by the same bullet.
Whitsell told a dramatic tale of being
seized by tall, fat man with light
eyes and hair The story was to the
effect that the mysterious fat man had
grabbed Whitsell as he approached his
home at S45 East Thirty-ninth street
and had taken the revolver from Whit
sells pocket and shot him.
Police Skeptical
Several weeks ago when Mr.. and
Mrs. e. r. Berry with whom Whitsell
made his home, lived on East Fifty
first street Whitsell made the state
ment that James Lowell, a former ad-
mirer of Mrs. Berry, had attempted to
shoot him, and the description in that
case was identical with the one given
last night.
Little credence is given Whitsells 8
story by the police. The details as
given by him were considered so i'm
probable that no action was taken.
E. r. Berry said last night that
his story, had tried to force an entrance
Lowell, to whom Whitsell referred in
to the house some weeks ago and kid
nap Mrs, Berry's little daughter Mrs.
Berry succeeded in keeping Lowell from
ent ering by means of large revolver
which she wears in her belt.
Whitsel and Mrs. Berry were for
nerly in the theatrical profession to-
gether. Whitsell worked at the Grand
opera house for several months in the
summer some years ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21

England. never to be outdone by
France, has a divorce case pending
which will make the Castellane row
look like love feast. Hold your nose.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21

step toward his level. China is about
his Size though.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21

Let it be hoped that the proposed
Worldwide peace will extend to the
hearthstones, and thus will eliminate
the divorce courts.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21

Still, if Lindley didn't do anything
worse than talk in a saloon-but maybe
his speech was: "What'll you have,
gents?"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-21

sition in the city of Los Angeles in the
year 1915. Never fear Don't worry.