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Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
MAYOR-ELECT IS
FORMALLY SWORN
A. C. HARPER TAKES THE OATH
OF OFFICE
Oath Is Administered by Deputy City
Clerk, After Which Informal
Reception Is Held by
Officials

Mayor elect Arthur c. Harper yester-
day took the oath of office, it being ad-
minstered by Deputy City Clerk Wilde
The ceremony was brief. 1t took
place in the mayors office with only a
few city officials and newspaper men
present. At it's conclusion congratula-
tions were once more bestowed on the
new executive, who shook hands with
all present at an informal reception.
Work of rehabilitating Mayor Nc
Aleer's office will be started today. The
council last week appropriated $1,000 for
the purpose, which will enable the out
going executive to buy new furniture
and fittings for his successor. 1t is pro-
posed to get mission furniture and to
make the office as homelike as pos
sible in accordance with Mr.. Harper s
own ideas.
Under the McAleer administration the
office was redolent with fresh cut
flowers each day and this custom will
be carried out by Mr.. Harper, who is
an ardent lover of flowers.
1t has been rumored that the report
eHs' room adjoining that of the mayor
would be utilized as an ante room for
the next mayor, but this is denied. The
board of public works will, however,
have to find quarters for the clerk of
the fire commissioners, a new office
which Charles McKeag, secretary to
Mayor McAleer will step into when the
mayors term expires.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
STAR soARDER COULDN'T LEAVE

A man in a downtown Office was
complaining to his associates.
II live in boarding house." he said,
that is run by the meanest woman this
side of Tophet. haven't had a square
meal for a month. She sets a fairly
good table, but when / take my place
am served with a little cold meat,
some stale bread, cup of tea and a
dab of potatoes. Once l was foolish
enough to think could sneak out
something after meals, but l reckoned
without taking the innate deviltry or
that woman into consideration. she
not only locks up the pantry good and
tight, but carries the cold chicken ana
other good things to her own room ana
inters them in closet. Besides, she
turns out the gas in my room every
night at $780, and / either have to go
TO bed or sit In the dark"
You're a fool" interrupted one OF
the men, saVagely. II wouldn't live In
such a place two seconds when New
York Is literally running over with
good boarding houses. Why don't you
leave?"
Il can't" sighed the man. I'm her
husband. New York sun.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
OLGA NETHERS0LE TO
ATTEND ROSE TOURNAMENT

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Dec 26.-Olga Neither
sole, famous on the country's stage,
will grace the Tournament of Roses
parade with her presence. The fact
was established today without the least
shadow of a doubt when the answer
to an invitation sent to the famous
stage beauty by the Tournament di-
rectors was received.
The reply came from Manager
Haynes who is touring with the cele-
brated actress and in the letter it is
also stated that arrangements for the
entree have already been made. A
local firm has been patronized for a
trap and the official florist of the
Mason has been engaged to decorate
the trap which will carry the interest
of theater goers with it as it passes in
review before the crowds to witness the
parade.
Arrangements have also been made
for lackeys and outriders to accom-
pany the theatrical queens entree, and
1t is claimed by those who should know
that there will be no entree other than
the queens float to compare with the
unrivaled beauty of the creation which
the hand of one of Los Angeles most
particular and successful floral artists
will produce.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
MARYLAND STOCK GIVEN
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
PASADENA, Dec. 26.-Manager Lin
nard Of the Hotel Maryland sprung a
holiday surprise on the heads OF de-
partments employed at the big hotel
when he wrote to each a letter, stating
that the recipient was made a stock
holder in the hotel and that the stock
was to be paid for from the accruing
interest drawn on the face value of the
stock
To the several members Of his eff
hcient staff there were distributed
shares of stock amounting to $l1, 500,
in amounts ranging from $500 to $4,000.
They are allowed so many shares at
500 per share. The stock is valued at
S215 per share and thus a present Of
Sl75 is made with each share.
In making the payments from the
dividends drawn by the stock there
will be no chance for the department
heads receiving the presents to be out
of pocket and they will have acquired
good sound values as their Christmas
remembrance from their employer.
The gift, according to Mr. Linnards 8
letter. is made as reward for a
service as unselfsh and loyal as would
have been rendered had his department
heads been owners of the hotel them
selves, and 1t is in appreciation for
this that Manager Linnard has made
the gift.
Some substantial checks were given
out to the donors of the other gifts,
so in all the employees of the Hotel
Maryland are rejoicing over a Christ
mas which has used them well.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
TRAINs RUN ON SCHEDULE
Striking FIremen Do Not Delay South
ern Pacific Traffic
IN AssoclaIed Press.

BY Associated Press
HOUSTON, Tex, Dec. 26.-Reports to
the headquarters Of the Atlantic sys-
tenn of the Southern Pacific lines today
show that the lines are experiencing
little difficulty i'm operating trains on
account of the strike of the locomotive
firemen on the Houston division of the
Galveston, Harrisburg g. San Antonio
line.
Fourteen freight trains out of sixteen
scheduled we're handled All scheduled
on the Victoria division and on the
Texas and New Orleans east of this
city were operated. The same is true,
according to the reports on the El
Paso division west of San Antonio.
In view of this Traffic Manager c. e.
Dunlap has issued notices on all points
to accept both local and through
freight
At Lobo, near Eel Paso, Engineer
Kult is reported to have been severely
cut.
II. r. Willis, assistant grand chief
of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi-
neers, says that his organization Is
thoroughly satisfied with the situation
and all its members are going to do
all in their power to maintain their
contract with the railroad company
and keep the trains moving.
Charles Neill, United States commits
sioner of labor, will arrive here tomor-
row from Washington and tender his
friendly offices in the controversy.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
SALE OF TOURNAMENT
SEATS INJURED BY RAIN
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Dec. 26.-The auction of
the boxes for the Tournament of Roses
on New Years, held at the Green this
evening, was almost entirely without
result, owing to adverse weather con-
ditions which deferred the usual at
tendance of spirited bidders for choice
boxes in the tiers of the grandstand at
Tournament park.
After waiting some time over the
schedule time for opening the bidding
contest it was decided to draw lots
among those present and to give, first
choice for seats to the man drawing
the smallest number, others to have
second and third choice with next
larger numbers.
Lots were drawn and number of
choice seats disposed of. Thirty-one
were sold in all.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
eoIdfieId Strikers quiet
BY Associated Press.

BY AsSOcIated Press.
GOLDFIELD, New, Dec. 26.-The
strike continues, but the situation is
very quiet. The miners are not leaving
ported.
Both realize that a settlement Of the
controversy hangs on the attitude taken
by a big Goldheld Consolidated mines
merger, backed by the Wingfield-Nix
interests.
People have given up conjecturing
when the strike VIII end, but are con-
ing there are no attempts to import
strike breakers.
The stock market is exceptionally
firm.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
WILL COMMENCE LONG
TASK OF COUNTING BALLOTS
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. EFF there is no
change in the program laid out by the
state inspector of insurance, Otto Kel-
sey, the canvass of the vote in the in
surance elections of the New York and
Mutual Life Insurance companies will
begin today.
There is much preliminary work to
be done before the actual count begins.
A staff Of girls will first arrange the
ballots alphabetically according to
states, and then the names of the en-
velopes containing the ballots and
proxies.
If these names agree the ballots will
be entered on the tally sheets after they
have been inspected by the challengers
on both Sides
1t is.said that this comparison will be
a slow process, and ncne of the officers
of either company will make a guess
as to how long it will take to finish the
count.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
SAY THE RAILROADS
OVERCHARGE UNCLE SAM
By Associated Press.

CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-Statistics COM
piled by representatives of the United
Typothetae of America and the Weekly
Publishers association, which organ
izations are vigorously fighting the
movement to increase the rates charged
for second class mail matter, show that
the government is paying the railways
three times as much as the express
companies pay the railroads for like
service.
On the basis of the postmaster gen
erals estimates the publishers assert
that the government during the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1907, will pay the
roads almost S32,0O0000 more than the
express companies would pay them for
hauling an equal tonnage.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
F0RESTERS INITIATE
THE LARGEST CLASS

LONG BEACH, Dec. 26.-The local
lodge of Forestsrs will initiate the
largest class in its history tomorrow
night. Forty new members win be
given the work. Morris Vineyard camp
OF Los Angeles will have charge Of the
ceremonies. After the initiation a big
banquet will be served.
Arrangements are being completed
tor the big gathering OF Southern Cali
fornia Foresters here next Monday.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
Wants Change of Venue

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 26.-John
Siemsen, the alleged gaspipe murderer,
through his attorney asked for change
of venue to some other county than San
Francisco on the ground that the sem
timent is 80 against him that an i'm
partial trial is impossible. This blocks
the trial of the self confessed thug, as
Judge Cook will not be ready to rule
on the point until Friday morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
MERCHANTS COMMITTEE
REPORTS ON CLUSTER FUND
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
PASADENA, Dec. 26.-The reports
of the Merchants association commit
tee appointed to solicit funds for the
purchase of electricity to light the
cluster light posts installed by the
Merchants association of Pasadena ano
rejected by the city council, reported
to meeting Of the board of directors
of the Merchants association this
morning, and the following state of the
cluster fund exchequer was found:
There has been subscribed to date
$2500 out of the $1,000 necessary to pur-
chase lighting for one year. OF this
amount 1880 had been collected and
turned over to the board of trade
treasurer.
The committee will report at o'clock
Saturday morning with all subscrip-
tions made and $1,000 collected.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
FLASHES FROM THE WIRES
By Associated Press.
Burglars Use chIoroform

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 26.-Burglars
entered the residence of William A.
Cox, prominent merchant at 1926 Ash
bury street, early yesterday morning.
and after administering an anaesthetic
to the sleeping members of the fam
lily, ransacked the house, stealing jew
elry and money to the value of $1,000,
and departed without disturbing the
sleep of any of their victims. The po-
lice are now working on the case.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
intermittent SHOWERS
FATTEN PASADENA RECORD
Special to The Herald.

opeclal TO me Herald.
PASADENA, Dec. 26.-Rain bsgan
falling last evening and the precipita-
tion was intermittent throughout last
night. Slight showers were frequent
visitors all day. The late shower fat
tened the rain record for the season go
of an inch and brought the total up to
5.43 inches. The skies are obscured
and more rain threatens, though there
is no likelihood of heavy rain coming
during the night
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
PLOTS AGAINST
FAKE MEDIUMS
CHIEF OF POLICE ADOPTS A
NOVEL METHOD
Information to Be Secured by Private
individuals Whom He Has En-
gagged for the Special
Purpose

Satisfied that the work of running
down fake trance mediums can be bet
ter accomplished If special men are put
on the cases, Chief Ed Kern of the po-
lice department has arranged for in
formation to be given him by private
individuals whom he has engaged for
that purpose.
1t is the intention of Chief Kern to
carry on a relentless war against the
spiritualistic takers and it is his wish
to get positive proof against every one
who is to be arrested before a COM
plant is sworn out.
Most of these persons who make q
living from playing to the gullible are
well acquainted with the faces of the
different plain clothes men and detec-
tives, and If one of them steps into
the reception rooms he is at once in
formed that the medium is engaged and
cannot see him. If he then asks to
make an appointment he is refused
on some ground, and in this way the
medium manages to ward off prosecu-
ton
The only way the department can at
the present time get a complaint Is
when some person gets tired of paying
OuI money LOT Idlry stories ana goes
to the police. AS usual thing the
ones who have been faxed hesitate to
show that they have been foolish and
consequently the takers are not mo-
Tested.
To Drive Them Out of Town
Chief Kern states that there is more
than one way to get to these fake
mediums, however, and If he fails to
land complaints against them he will
arrange to blockade their offices and in
struct his officers to warn those who
enter of the class of place they are
going to. Chief Kern believes that
these means will prevent many of the
takers from walking off with a great
deal of easy money and will drive a
number of them from the city.
Since the exposures of the methods
employed by the takers was published
In The Herald some time ago it is ad-
mitted their patronage has fallen off a
great deal and several of them have
left the city. Others state they have
closed their doors until such time as
The Herald ceases it's campaign and
will then open up again.
Los Angeles has always been one Of
the favorite stamping grounds of these
takers, as they met with almost no
opposition until The Herald took up the
work.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
LONDON COVERED BY
BLANKET OF SNOW
BY Associated Press.

LONDON, Dec. 26.-The British
metropolis is covered with two inches
of snow, and advices from the country
districts announce that deep drifts are
interfering with the distribution of mail
and railway traffic.
Several schooners have been wrecked
on. the coast during binding snow
storms. The steamer Hazel Dene struck
a rock and sank off Cloughey.
Lifeboat men succeeded In reaching
the crew after an exciting experience.
Another lifeboat made a similar rescue
Of the crew of the schooner Ringleader,
wrecked off Dungeness.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
JAPANESE TURNED BACK
FROM MEXICAN BORDER
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Ell PASO. Dec. 26.-The Japanese are
flocking to the Rio Grande border at
tempting to get into the United States
Most of them are penniless and are said
to be discharged soldiers from the Jap
anese army.
Yesterday fifty-four were refused ad-
mission here, and last night a bunch
was smuggled over at Fort Hancock,
Tex, but this morning they were cap
tured by immigration officials from FL
Paso who are patrolling the entire
border.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
Vardaman Goes to Scene
BY Associated Press.

JACKSON, Miss, Dec. 26-Late this
evening Governor Vardaman, accom-
panied by twenty-five members of the
company of state militia stationed at
Jackson, left for Scooba.
Governor Vardaman stated that
there had been no fresh outbreak. but
that he is going to the scene in order
that he might make a personal inves-
tigation. The troops are TO be re-
lieVed who have been on duty for the
past twenty-four hours.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
steeI trust Raises Waaes

PITTSBURG, Pa, Dec, 26.-The en-
ployes in the blast furnaces in the Ma
honing and Shenango valleys will re-
ceive an increase of Is per cent in
wages with the beginning of the new
year. The increase will effect about
1000 men. Most of the furnaces in
these valleys are owned by the United
States Steel corporation.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
Watehman. Killed by Train

OAKLAND, Cal, Dec. 26.-William
Riordan, for many years an employe
Iof the Southern Pacific company and
employed as watchman at Death curve,
at the head Of the Oakland pier, was
run down and killed last night by the
Berkeley local. Some years ago he
lost both legs in railroad accident.
He was So years of age.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
SHOOTS HIMSELF IN
ECSTASY OF LOVE"
BY Associated Press.

Ioy ASSOCldleu ITesS.
DETROIT, Mich, Dec. 26.-Philip
Jarauguyi, aged 20 years, said to be
the son of wealthy parents of Durango,
Mexico and to have been expelled
from that country for connection with
a revolutionary movement, attempted
to commit suicide here this afternoon
and fired three bullets into his chest.
He has fair chance of recovery.
He left a farewell letter written in
Spanish, in which he declared that he
"succumbed to the ecstacies of love-"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
GOVERNOR AND WIFE
TO BE GUESTS OF HONOR
By Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 26.-Gov.
and Mrs. Pardee will be the guests of
honor at a dinner to be given tomorrow
evening by the members of the COVER
nor's staff and their wives.
The dinner will be given at the Pal
ace hotel and will be an elaborate af-
fair, marked by that formalty which
distinguishes military functions.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
ENTIRE TOWN OF NINE
THOUSAND TO EMIGRATE
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. ga cable dis
patch from Madrid published l.ere to-
day says that 5000 of the inhabitants of
the town Of Bejar, which is forty-five
miles south of Salamanca, decided some
time ago to emigrate in a body.
A meeting was held Monday, which
approved the offer OF the presidents of
Uruguay and Nicaragua to supply
ships and funds for the transportation
of these emigrants.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
Two Suicides in One Day

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 26.-Two sui
cides were reported yesterday. One
was that of w. H. Homer, porter,
who, in a fit of dependency, sent bull
let through his brain. The other was
that of Mrs. Grace Somerset of 1347
Golden Gate avenue, who died from
the effects of morphine poisoning. Her
act is also said to be due to despond-
ency.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
LYNCHING MAY FOLLOW
FlEND'S ASSAULT ON GIRL
Rx Associated Press.

MUSKOGEE, I. T., Dec. 26.-Great
excitement prevails at Stillwell, small
town near here, over an attempted
criminal assault on Miss York, a IA
year-old girl, by Abraham Hughes.
The girl repulsed Hughes and as she
fled he fired a shotgun, pointing at her
back at close range.
Hughes was arrested and taken to
Vinita to escape mob violence.
The town is considerably wrought up
and a lynching may follow
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
AM Echo Of the EarIx IAN

First 'Skeeter-Did you hear the nick
name the boys have given me? They
call me Taft.
Second 'Skeeter-And why Taft?
First 'Skeeter-Why, when that prets
ty Billings girl shut one Of her pretty
eyes l sat on the lid.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
Roarder stabs Proprietor

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 26.-Peter
Ponti, proprietor of an Italian boarding
house on Fi!bert street, was stabbed on
Monday night by one of his boarders
Leonardo Barni. Ponti, although bad
ly cut, may recover. His assailant is
under arrest.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
TWILIGHTERS TO HOLD
SESSION AT MARYLAND
special to The Herald.

opCCIdI 10 7 nc Ii0I dIU.
PASADENA, Dec. 26.-The Twilight
club of Pasadena will hold it's third
regular meeting of the current year
and also entertain at ladies night at
the Hotel Maryland tomorrow night.
An elaborate program will be given,
and among the numbers viii be a lee
ture by Judge Enoch Knight of Los
Angeles. Several vocal solos will be
rendered by A. Miller of Los Angeles,
and other features have been inaugu-
rated TO make the banquet a success.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
HALF OF TOWN WIPED
OUT BY EARTHQUAKE
By Associated Press.

DS ASSpCldleu 1DTeSS.
SANTIAGO DE CHILE, Dec. 26.-
Half the town of Aroca in the province
of Tacna has been destroyed by an
earthquake and other towns in the
neighborhood have suffered more or less
severely. The seaport of Iquique, 12O
miles south of Arco, was not damaged.
With the recollection of the August
disaster fresh in their minds, the peo-
pie of the earthquake zone are greatly
alarmed.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
LONG BEACH BREAKS
HER P0ST0FFlCE RECORD
Special to The Herald.

LONG BEACH. Dec. 26,-All previous
local postoffice records were beaten dur
ing the week ending last night about
1900 sacks and pouches having been
handled, including both outgoing and
incoming mails. Eleven extra clerks
and three extra wagons with drivers
were used during the busy week.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
An Ordinary Test

"A Chicago man says there is no
such thing as a lazy boy"
Guess he never tried to get a real
boy out of bed In the morning"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27

PILES CURED IN Q TO "A DAYS
PAzO OINTMENT is guaranteed to
or Protruding Piles in to IA days or
money refunded. soc.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-24
LAND FOR CEMETERY PURPOSES.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
Washington, May "A. Tho Senate
committee on public lands has recon-
mended the passage by Congress Of q
general bill authorizing the Secretary
Of the Interior TO sell parcels Of land
not exceeding 40 acres for cemetery
purposes.
Under the present law it is necessary
to pass a separate bill for every cemo-
terry so authorized.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-24
INC n. nl.raIoh bI LID W..

Associated Press Dispatch BY Special Wires
London, Eng, May "a Mrs. Dora
Montefiore, one of the leading woman
sutimgists, under whose lead many
women have pledged themselves not 20
pay their taxes. on the ground that
taxation without representation is
tyranny, harangued great crowd Of
women suitragiats from the second
story of her house. near London. today.
She roundly denounced Chancellor
If the Exchequer Asquith az an assas
sim because he stood In the way Of the
advance of the women e movement, aud
Chief Secretary for Ireland Bryce and
Capt John Sinclair. Secretary for
Scotland, we're also bitterly asaailed.
Mrs Monteiiore informed her hearers
tnnt the women who we're refusing TO
pay taxes were taking this course IN
order Co advance the education OF the
cabinet ministers and warned the lat
ter Of the determination Of those who
were conducting tho campaign 10
obtain their indisputable rights. She
asserted that tho cabinet ministers
who opposed the movement were
marked men and suggested that her
hearers break the windows Of Mr..
Asquith's house. She would do so
herself, she declared, we're it not for
the fact that she was engaged In de-
Tending her residence against tax-col-
lectors and others.
The house Of Mrs. Montehore, which
is situated near the Thames, not far
from Hammersmith, is barricaded and
surrounded by tax-collectora and
bailifs, who hope 10 starve her ont or
effect an entrance. Friends Of Mrs.
Monteiiore, however, are supplying her
| with food.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-24
ADDRESS BY 7. ?. SHONTS.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
Washington, May "a Chairman IT,.
p. Shonts of the lsthmian Canal Com
mission will be the chief speaker at
the 25th anniversary celebration OF
Drake University, at Des Moines,
Iowa, on June 18th.
The school was established by the
late Gen. Francis Marion Drake,
former governor Of Iowa, who was the
father. in-law Of Mr.. Shontz.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-24
PROPOSED LIGHTHOUSE.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
Washington, May "a Senator Burn
ham has introduced an amendment TO
the bill authorizing additional aids 90
navigation in the lighthouse establish. .
ment, providing for a Lighthouse and
fog signal on Cane Hinchinbrook,
Alaska, 70 cost si5,uoo'