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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-20
NEW CHARTERS.
Five Are Granted BY State Cor
poration Commission.

The state. Corporation Commission has grant
ed the following charters:
Commercial Printing Company unc.). Lynch
burg o. B. Barker. president; g. .. Fuqua.
}yice-president and treasurer; E. L. Jones.
secretary: all OF Lynchburg. Capital stock.
SIS. coo. Objects: A general printing establish
ment for the manufacture of books maps,
stationery, etc.
The coppridge Heater Corporation. Richmond.
E. N. Newman. president: s. e. Walters, sec
Rotary and treasurer: both of Richmond. Capt.
tal $4,000. Objects: To manufacture all kinds
of heating and plumbing apparatus.
Tho Bank OF Keysville t1nc.), Kcysville.
L. E. Martin. president Bowling Green; a. y.
Hammer. cashier. Keysville. Capital 10000.
Peoples Pleasure Park Company dnc9. Rich
nond. ]. B. johnson, president. Manchester;
William II. Tyler. secretary II. Curtis; treas
Jcets: a pleasure park for colored people.
Virginia Senterprise CORPORATION. Norfolk.
treasurer, Norfolk; Meyer Kotten. secretary
and general counsel, Norfolk Capital. 10000.
Dbt4,ts: To operate merrRntlle enterprises
and amusements Of alls kinds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-20
City Park Summaries.

First race-three ana half furlongs-
Mcintyre Is to y first. Leo Bache Is to
y second. Merry Leap Year % to q
Second race-three and a half furlongs-
Jim Beattie 90 to y first, Clyde g to q
second. Plebian Is to y third. Time. 1:1O.
Third race-f1ve and a half furlongs-
Ferroniere 6 to ~ first, DR.. Mack g to y
second, Arachue q to y third. Time,
,1:11 4-5.
Precious Stone g to y first. Meadow
Breeze ds to 20l second. linda e. to ~
third. Time. ITO 3-5.
Fifth race-mile and O sixteenth-Creel
s(s3to y first. Ruth w. g to ~ second,
Girard Is to y third. Time. I 81.
Sixth race-mile. III selllng Lieutenant
Rice Is to y first, Devout e to ~ SEQ
|ond. The Clean 6 to p Third. Time.
l:44 3-5.
Seventh receive amd, a half fur
ilongs-Gold Zone q to ~ first, Orato-
rian u1 to 81 second. Telepathy e to 81
third Time, I'LL 4-6. 81.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-20
JAY GOULD TO !
TRY FOR TITLE
Will Compete With Sands and
Other Crack Players in Court
sTenris Tournament
Especial to Tho s-Dispatch.)

Special to Tho Tsmes-D ispatch.)
NEW YORK, March lexington and
Jay Gould are fine examples of what
can be accomplished with boys by train
ing them in athletics from babyhood
and keeping them at it constantly. They
were pilot aphed recently In the't
fathers tennis court whic his the greas-
est attraction in the gymnasium at Geor-
CLAN Court. their fathers splendid home.
8 at Lakewood. N.
The boys are rated among the best
polo players In America, and at rae
Duets and tennis they rank among the
first flight OF amateurs
Is IN tennis Jay Gould has especially
distinguished himself, although he is
only seventeen years old. When Peter
Latham the profe ional racquet cham
pion, was visiting here two months ago
he played In several exhibition matches
Tat Georgian Court: Jay Gould and tho
English expert played a match with
one or the best amateurs In tho coun-
try. Gould and Lat ham won,
Jay Gould thought he I had s n chance
with the great Latham. His father
laughed at! the idea, but the match was
made. The boy I. pl ayed \! a wonderful
game for an anlateu especial for one
OF so few. years perience, and Latham
barely beat him out
syVhen he S ripe he II hold the best OF
them even,''' was Standing Is verdi Lett
\. jay Gould Is TO con1pete Wit Sands,
Pierre, Lorillard, Jr., and other crack
players In the national court-tennls
championship at Tuxedo, Saturday, and
experts who have seen him play. ut
Georgian Court during the last week
look to see him win the gold RACQUET.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-20
THAT 5DONLIN OFFER.
New Y orker 7 Turned Down 5000;
Month After Being Reinstated.

Especial to The Times, Dispatch
sW1LL1AMsPoRT. March 1s. -Afanag ser
James sebrlug last night received the
signed contract OF Tom Delehanty with
the accompanying statement that he
would report ut the beginning Of the
practice season with his brother, 4 Joe.
Last year he played wit Pueblo, OF the
Western League, and battcd above the
300 mark. 81 N s5s 81
Manager SehrlnE yesterday gave out
the facts o. the. Donlin Gilbert negotla-
lions. Donlin wired ssbring, asking for
an fer for himself and Gilbert, sebring
Stelegraphed an offer of 5000 a month for
Sponlin and $500 for Gilbert Donltn ac-
8cepted for both and asked when they
should report. a sss es
Saturday nlght III sebring received y q
message, IN which Donlin stated that he
had pate he'd up Il a d truce with \ AicG raw
and would rernain wv TIL Jew " rk. \
no tirae has sebrinE "a nlpered with
players, the Snegotia lions beg ginning only
when the players invited themselves or
before they had signed q. N. sSssss s,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-20
Oaklawn Summary.
(By Associated Press.o

Q3y Associated Press.)
Z5IIOT SPRINGS, Ark, March 19.-Oak-
First race Sixe fur,ongs 6 to
y first, Pickles IS to % second ,yKuropatkin
$50 u ttSrd Time. IL 80.
Wing Ting q to ~ first, Mike Sutton III to
10 second. De Orc GO to y third. Time,
"A 3-5 s15,
Third race-Ffve and a half furlongs-
Naughty III to 81 first, II. L.. Frank % to
p second, Bendigo 9 to y third. Tine,
ITO So.
Fourth race-One mile and sixteenth.
the Mountain Valley Handlcap-Jack
Young Il to y first. Marshal Ney e to y
second. Elsie Harris C3o.to y third. Time.
.1:53
III to 81 first, Ben Lear (3 to ~ second,
5All Black e to 81 third. Time, lis rs.
Sixth race-One mile and a sixteenth
TO q second Any Rags (25 to y third.
Time, :53.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-20
I, me N Danville Tea.n..
tfsnetclal TO The Times. Is IspA L

(speclal TO The Times. d spAtch
III; DANYILLH, VA Al, arch a y, IT he play
Won the pennant \ last year in the Vir-s
CLINT Carol Ina I3a So bnl cue. ehayNi
begun II to arrive In Tho 81 ~, d Manage
Benny feels confident 4 hat he !les
Shnnch will I he as III Ito louS In the; lrs;
5glnla State League as they were IN the
two States League. sgss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-20
TROUBLE /. Z II OR vEsPER,
Rowing Situation in Philadelphia
Stillsiris a MIDDLE.

Especial to The ,Times-D ispatch.)
PiIIIAp EI.PIIIA,sPA \, March 1o,-The
tion,al Association 81 Amateur, oarsn,,en
IN ordering, the. re openlng OF the fight
within tho vesper Boat Club regarding
the "trip OF the Henley Grew ia England
last ,spT, M = he Il Iesper Club as 7 we'll
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-20
NEGRO [ABORERS
co OUT on I. STRIKE 1 4 u [.
Tried to Mob Another Negro
y Who Wanted to Fill
Places.
Especial 10 The Tlmes-Dlspatc

SUFFOLK. A.. March 19.As the
outcome OF Sunday con ferences about 200
negro laborers on the r dewater Railway
went on a strike this morning. demands
Ing SO In place OF s1,6o a day. The strik-
sers later sought to mob Ell .IIill (coloretdl)).
who made an effort to I'LL their places.
Till hid In a railroad station and the
police dispersed the mob, Chief Brink
ley says no wilt lock- up every. striker
who interferes with new men. The rail-
road Will mot grant their, demands, and
1t is doubtful II they Will be allowed TO-
return. ..,.s Nh X sBS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-20
Tuesday, March 20, 1906,
BY Richmond Auction Co.,
General Auctjoneers.
IN ARGE AUCTION SALE OF FINE
L FURNITURE, PARLOR SUITS,
LADIES CLOTHING, DRESS
GOODS, ETC, ETC.

We will sell
TO-DAY (TUEsDAYo, MARCH 2oTH,
within our wnrerooms. No. 1905 East
Main street. commencing mt 1920 A. M,
q very large collection OF. Furniture. etc.
Six Parlor Suits. fine Oak China Closet;
{ Oak fa6d Walnut Bullets. Walnut and
Oak Extension Tables, Chamber Suits,
handsome Brass Beds. iron Beds. Lady's
Writing Desk, Office Desks. Parlor
Tables. odd Parlor Pieces. extra hand
some Walnut Chiftonier, handsome Wal
nut Buffet, several used Carpets,
Druggets. Pictures. Mirrors. Also sell
ut 11:l5 a very handsome Gold-Leaf-
Frame Mantle Mirror, cost $4,000. and
two Crystal Chandeliers very hand
fsome) and one BARRIERS Outfit.
SPECIAL.
Will sell at 70 o'clock. for account OF
a transportation company, several lots
of Ladies' Wearing Apparel; one Dress
made in Paris at the cost of s175.Oo, and
lot Notions Dress Goods, Hats, etc.
Ladies invited. &
RICHMOND AUCTION co. &
George II. Valentine. Auctioneer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-20
DailyC r ecord
Circuit Court.

Circuit Court.
Miscellaneous: Following trustees appointed
fsF Lodge No 70 Knishts q PthlaT
Christian In place Of r. T. Briggs and H. w.
Furcron. deceased
Case OF Harris Fisher trustee for Ester
Fisher. against Seaboard Air Line Railway,
Chancery Court.
+ Qualifications: Mary Ella Whitiock. admin
.istratrix J. D. Whitlock. deceased. Estate
valued at s4700.
Henrico Circuit Court.
DEGREES entered yesterday: Parsons VS.. Par
sons and others; Pane VS.. Cairns; Eanes and
Thorp VS.. Moss (inaD.
Suits instituted yesterday: j. ]. Mcnamara
vs. American Locomotives Company and Ameri-
can locomotive Works. Damages, SIS, oOo.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-20
etropolit;an
Han ap
THE WEIGHTS.
Horse and Age.

Horse and Age. VT,
Sysonby, 4...........13l
Hermts. a.........,..16
Ort Wells. 5.........125
Delhi. S. .............124
Stalwnrt. 6..........123
Artful, 4........,...123i
Hamburg Belle, 5..10.
Roseben. 6..........!el
Caingor1n. 4..........11S,
.Tanya, 4....s.,.s......ll7i
Rapid Water. 6.....116
RAMS Horn, 4...., 116
Lord OF the Vale, 6.115.
First Mason. 8......116i
Tradition, .1l5'
Phil Finch. s. .lliI
Colonial Girl. a.....l12i
Blandy, 4..,... .,...;,u1
San Nicolas, q ITO
Graziallo. s.. ITO
Ormonde's Right. b.1l0
Adbell, t...... - -
Glorifier, 4...........110
Ivan the Terrible. 4, l09
knight Errant, $500
Dolly Spnnker. s...108I
Dandallon. 4........10S
Floral King. 6..,....1W
Oxford. 4........,...,107
Red knight. .1M
Burgomastnr, 3......1W
Tokalon. 6....,,.,...16
Santa Castallna. 4..1W
Aeronaut, 4........l02
Grape. 4...,......1 02
Penalties accrue from
"a 1onS n ~ Il kSf
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-20
The 8TirnidS

waltto do to succeed Is to
get on the inside, Ia lls t1s.
~" um-m-m, yes; but pose they should
lock- the door 2H-P Puck. a A 3sSj
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-20
George w. Mayo. Auctioneer. 3
% ANKRUPT SALE OF WAGONt3
ID CARRIAGE, SHOW CASES. To-
BACCO, STATIONERY, NOTIONS.

BY virtue OF decree entered in the
District Court. OF the United States for
the Eastern District of Virginia on tha
18th day of March, 19O6 in tho attsrSots
for the undersigned trustee at /, No. vs. 8Sls
Hull street. Manchester. at 10: 80 A. NJ "
FRIDAY, MARCH %, 1906,
and three other Show Cases, Tobacco.
Cigars, Cigarettes, Snuff. 4 a full and COM
splete line Of Stationery, Notions, Toys.
etc. i55i Ss;S7
Terms. cash. la q
GEORGE @. FITZHUGH,
Trustee In Bankruptcy.
George w. Mayo, Auctioneer. ss;s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-20
Hart Still Worrying.

What Terry wants Is n straight stand
up fight. and he says that We will lick
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-20

Penalti lies accrue from noon Of Monday. March
10. 1906 III ~
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-12-11

Walter E Doan came up from Hop
kinton, Ia, to see his father who
still remains so i'll as to be confined
to his bed practically all the time.
Mrs. Jen ME Zumvorda and children
arrived in Cresco, Monday, for few
days. visit at the w. r. Owen home
before leaving next Saturday for a
visit in Cincinnati, o
OF course you pay your money,
But you get your money IS worth,
For what does money mean to you
When Rocky Mountain Teas on
earth?-Dr. Connolly.
The Mid-Winter Term, of the Oel-
vein Business University, begins
Monday, Jan. 7th. For catalogue or
further information address Oelwein
Business University, Oelwein, Iowa.
At the treasurer's tax sale held
Monday, Dec. 4th, forty.one parcels
of land on which taxes were delin-
quent were sold for total of 1925. "a
Owing to some legal complications,
the sale was adjourned for two weeks
in order to give the county attorney
time TO look up the law in regard to
the sale of three tracts in Protivin
on which the mulct tax was delin
uuent.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs O. 81. Webster have a
fine 104 Id. son which arrived at their
home Nov. 21St.
Herman Haupt of Belmond, Iowa,
has been visiting for week or so at
the home of his brother, Albert
Haupt. He returned home yesterday
II you want correct abstracting
done and cheap prices too, it will pay
you to see the American Loan &
Trust Co., before ordering your
abstract.
Albert Mast passed away this morn
ing at his home In Cresco. He has
been in bad health from liver trouble
for several years finally resulting in
his death.
All kinds OF useful and fancy articles
will be for sale in the parlor of of the
Congregational church, Thursday
afternoon, Dec. 13. Sale to begin at
1:3O o'clock.
We care not how you suffered, nor
what failed to cure you. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea makes the puni-
est, weakest specimen of man or
womanhood strong and healthy. IS
cents. DIR. Connolly.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-12-11

Henry Schneider expects to open
up butcher shop, to-day, in the Nc
Collum building on Market Street.
VIII pay highest market price for
raw Furs at my Auto shop on west R.
r. ST.. ARTHUR WENTWORTH.
10 acres of fine standing timber for
sale In lots to suit. 2} miles sou theast
of Cresco. G. w. CHURCH.
M. d. Whalen has moved back to
Schley where he will remain until his
removal to South Dakota next spring.
Ole Swenson returned Sunday morn
ing from Evanston, Ill, where he has
been employed as chaffeur during the
past summer.
Don't forget to see Strayer If you
want Tank heater, Feed cooker or
sheet iron wood stoves. A second
hand soft coal heater for sale.
A man is best pleased with gift
that is wearable, and there is no
better place to find these than at
The NICHOLS CLOTHING HOUSE.
The largest and finest line of hand
bags, back combs, "swell" umbrellas
and fine belts at the store of
w. O SwENsoN, the Jeweler.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-12-11

Silk Mufflers! You never saw such
fine ones for the money At The
NICHOLS CLOTHING HOUSE.
Otto Klaffke has returned home
from Kimbsll, s. D., where he has
been at work the past summer.
A marriage license was issue d
yesterday to w. ]. Foote and Ella
Kleiboer, both of Lime Spings.
Ii you want q farm loan at q low
rate of interest, see American Loan
& Trust Company, Cresco, Iowa.
When you are at q loss to know
what to buy for Christmas, come to
THE NICHOLS CLOTHING HOUSE.
Hair chains and fobs made to order,
Vtbratory facial massage and mani
curing at Mrs. Harvey Mitchells.
All who are making articles for the
Congregational sale please hand them
to the chairman of their society not
later Than Dec. IL.
Sterling silver and plated ware,
finest, largest and most up-to.date
novelties, all at the lowest prices
possible. w. o. SwENsoN,
the Jeweler.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-12-11

Mrs R. ]. Woods left to-day for a
visit at the nome of her brother at
Cedar Rapids.
Mrs. A. D. Patterson visited recent
ly with her sister, Mrs. Lord, at
Prior Lake, MINI.
New Ties and Fancy Suspenders are
in line for gentleman's gift, at The
Nichols Clothing House.
R. ]. Woods, Ed Wilbur and Elmer
eager left last week on an excursion
to look over Texas lands.
Do your Christmas shopping at our
store. Buy useful things. At The
NICHOLS CLOTHING HOUSE.
]. b. Beadle, Doctor OF Veterinary
Science. Once over Whites Livery.
Once phone, 313a; house, 3l3a.
One cf those beautiful, fancy vests
is a very fitting present for brother
at home, at THE NICHOLS CLOTHING
HOUSE.
AS we go to press, jury is being
selected In the case of the State vs..
Wesley Johnson, indicted for assault
with intent to infltct great bodily
injury on the person of Joe Williams
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-12-11

FARM FOR SALE-9S acres of land 3
miles from Cresco. with almost new
7-room house, cellar and furnace:
spring right at door. For price and
terms inquire of ]. P. HELMER, Ores
co, Iowa. 21w4
Floods the body with warm, glowing
vitality, makes the nerves strong,
quickens circulation, restores, natural
vigor, makes you feel like one born
again. HOLSTERS Noun tain Tea. IS
cents.-Dr. Connolly.
One OF the best ways of keeping
money in your pocket is to buy Cloth
ing where the best OF quality and
most fashionable of style may be Sc
cured at lowest prices, at The
Nichols Clothing House.
Walter Boughner, who is member
of the U. S. Marine Corps, made his
Cresco relatives brief visit on Satur-
day last. He is at Des Moines with a
recruiting officer and took advantage
OF the opportu nifty to make a quick
trip home.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-12-11
For Fire Insurance see j. q. Luers.

For Fire Insurance see j. 81. Luers.
Miss Lille Burr left yesterday for a
visit at Chester.
Dining room girl wanted. Enquire
at the Central House.
N. A, Blackburn, lawyer. Office
opposite the National Bank.
Buy useful things for Christmas at
The Nichols Clothing House.
DR.. j. ]. Ahern, Office at residence,
two blocks north of M. E. Church.
The grand jury was discharged this
morning, with no indictments found.
Mrs. P. Quinn and daughter left
last evening for their new home in
Chicago.
When you want to get square
meal go the Palm Cafe opposite the
Post Office.
DR.. w. r. DAILY, physician and sur
geon. Once over Lomas & Milz'
Drug Store.
All the latest and newest designs In
jewelry at the very lowest prices in
town. w. o. SwENsoN,
the lev eler.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-12-11
NeckWear

New Ideas for Men and Ladies in String Ties Ascotts
hands, Pu Imperals and all the New Uptodate IDEAS
from 25c to 81 90. Also line of new Silk Mulers
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-12-11
Gloves and Mitts

New things Gloves and Mtts for Men, Women and Children
Fine Kid plain silk lined Ladies Silk Mitts Golf Cloves all
shades to everyone Prices 55c $15o pair
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-12-11

Watches! Watches!
All the latest styles and makes.
Save money by buying your watch
from w. Q. SwENsoN, the Jeweler.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-12-11

Shoes for all the family The best wear the best for the price
to be found anywhere
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-12-11
Handkerchiefs

New ideas in Handkercefs for Men and Ladies in Silk Initial
Plain and Fsncy Linens put box separate hand
kerche Prices from 1Oc 81 90 each boxes from $15O
each.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-12-11
Clothing

Mems and Boys Clothing proper and sensbeor Christmas offer
ngs and the best selected stock Cesco pick
est ideas in Mems aud Boys from $500
to $50 Fur Lined Coat Call and inspect Holiday Stock
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

Col wilbur S. Tupper was born at
Evansville Wis. He attended the com
mon schools and graduated from the
Evansville high school. He graduated
from the University Of wisconsin in
1885 as A. r. and b. l.. Later he took
the degrees OF NJ. A. and l.. L. y. Was
instructor in the University of Wis
consin for two years, teaching rhe-
toric and Latin. Began the study Of
life insurance mathematics In the uni
versity and afterwsrd took up the
study Of practical field work, and was
for many years, in various capacities,
engaged in life insurance field work.
Col. Tupper removed to Los Angeles,
Cal, in 1900, having chosen that city.
in conjunction with associates. as the
best place in the United States for the
organization of n life insurance COM
pany. He was one of the founders, one
of the first board Of directors and vice
president of the Conservative Life In
surance company. which was organized
in Los Angeles and began business July
s, 1900. Col. Tupper introduced some
new principles into life insurance, most
important of which was the combining
in one policy contract provision for In
demnity in case of death, accident or
disease. He was large factor in the
company's growth and development,
being at the head Of the actuarial de-
partment and agency department, as
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31

pany in the volume Of business written
in California.
Upon the death Of Frederick II
Rindge, In September. 1905, Col. Tupper
was made president OF the corporation,
In October. 1905, he was appointed
lieutenant colonel and A. d. c. on the
personal STAFF of Governor Pardee, in
consequence Of military training in the
cast.
In December. 1905, col. Tupper was
made president of the Pacific Mutual
Life Insurance company of San Fran
cisco. having purchased on behalf OF
himself and associates a controlling in
terest in that company. lie will be at
the head Of the consolidated Pacific
Conservative Life Insurance company,
steps for the merger Of the coast com
panies now being in progress.
Col. Tupper is the author OF various
works and articles on life Insurance
subjects. Chief among these is Met
Rates and Reserves Adapted to Pre-
liminary Term Valuation. also vari-
Gus articles and pamphlets. He has
also lectured before several of the uni
versities on life insurance topics.
Col. Tupper is a member of the Cali
fornia club, the Jonathan club, Univer-
sity club and the chamber Of commerce
OF this city. He is a member of the
congregational church and the Ma
sonic fraternity. His residence is 2237
Harvard boulevard, Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-31
WILL PROTECT
BRIDGE PIERS
POLICE COMMISSION HAS A
NEW PLAN
viii Charge Nominal Sum for Each
Load of Sand and Gravel
Removed From River

In order to save the bridges, piers
and levees in the Los Angeles river
bed, the police commission yesterday
instructed the city attorney to draw
up an ordinance giving the city entire
control of the sand in the river bottom
and when this is done the city will
charge from 8 to Is cents load for
all sand and gravel removed from the
river.
The revenue derived from the sale
of this sand will be used toward pay
ing the expenses of police officers to
guard the piers and levees against the
encroachment of gravel haulers. 1t is
estimated that 1000 wagon loads of
sand and gravel are removed from the
river bed every day.
This action of the commission was
occasioned by the petition of the rail-
way companies asking that the city
ordinances regulating the removal OF
sand from the river bed be enforced
as careless gravel haulers were un-
dermining the approaches to their
bridges, rendering them dangerous to
cross with heavy wagons.
"There is an ordinance forbidding
the removal of sand within fifty feet
of piers and levees,' said Mayor Nc
/ Aleer yesterday, "and there is no doubt
in the world but that the violation OF
this ordinance was the cause of oul
losing the Seventh street bridge. But
we have no officers on guard there and
no money to pay for special police fol
the purpose. The only way out of the
difficulty is for the city to charge fol-
this sand and use the money to pay
special officers to guard it,
On this recommendation of the mayor
the city attorney was asked to draw
up an ordinance covering the question.