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Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-22
WORKERS REACH SAN PEDRO
Two Hundred Men and Teams Prepare
for Pacific Electric Lines
Extension
Special to The Herald.

special 10 Inc Herald.
SAN PEDRO, Feb 81. Two hun
dred men with teams and tools
are on their way to San Pedro
and will arrive tomorrow morning,
some having arrived this evening, to
begin work on the Pacific Electric ex-
tension from Fourteenth street south to
Whites Point and from Sixth steet to
Fifth and up Fifth to the Gaffey tract,
about one mile west of town.
The managers of the electric line
have given the people of San Pedro as
surances that work will be prosecuted
to the fullest extent.
The application of the Pacific and
Gulf Terminal railroad for franchise
through certain streets to spot on the
outer harbor and for seventy-five feet
of wharfage thereon was laid over for
two weeks, until it can be more thor
oughly Investigated. A motion to give
the franchise providing the sum of $780,
900 was given to the city before March
8 was afterward Withdrawn. If the
seventy-five feet of wharfage Is given
to the road, it will have to come out
of that portion given by Lieut.. Miner
to the city, which consists of 1000 feet.
The Women's club of San Pedro met
at the parlors Of the Angelus hotel to-
day and listened to an instructive ad-
dress by Mrs. Greenleaf of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-22
Duration Of the Contest

This be longdrawnout contest On the contrary
expect to make quick work of it. Just certain
number of subscriptions received the will close
any it will thirty days. beginning Sunday
February IS and ending Saturday, March az.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-22
CONCERT AT HOLLYWOOD
CeciIlan Club Of Twenty Women
Assists-Doines In the
Schools

HOLLYWOOD. Feb. 21.-The grand
concert given under the direction of
Mrs. Nellie Hibler and for the benefit
of the city library at Wilcox hall
this evening was an immense success
financially and socially. Mrs. Hibler
was assisted by the Cecilian club of
twenty women and by C. II. Fowler,
tenor; Chester Scoville, baritone; j. NJ.
Black, tenor; ]. B. Chamberlain, bass;
Miss Susie Wines, contralto; Jay Plowe,
flute soloist. and Miss Jessie Imlach,
dramatic reader. Miss Virginia Wines
and James Garth were at the plano.
After an exciting debate this morn
ing the pupils Of the Union high school
voted not to adopt self government in
the management Of their Easements,
Railways and grounds.
The baseball team Of the Union high
school will meet that from Harvard
school on the Harvard diamond We'd
nesday afternoon.
The alumni association OF Rockford
college held its annual banquet at Ho-
tel Hollywood this afternoon. About
fifty women were present, among them
being some Of the most prominent wom-
en- of Southern California.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-22
PLUCK PASSENGERS STUD
Rob Wine Dealer Aboard Owl Car.
Garbage lneInerator Bids
Considered
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
OCEAN PARK, Feb. 21.-George
Rutz, proprietor of the Monte Vista
Wine company of Los Angeles and for
several months resident of the Wave
apartment house on Pier avenue, re-
ported the loss of s400 diamond stud,
which he claims was picked from his
bosom while he slumbered on the Owl
from Los Angeles, arriving here at 1
o'clock this morning.
AT last nights session of the city
council bids for the installing of a
garbage incinerator were again con-
sidered and the subject was discussed
at length without any definite action
being taken. Five proposals for the
contract have been received, the
amounts named ranging from $1,000 to
$500.
T. G. Fry of Hollywood, who, on
Sunday night reported to the local po-
lice that his pocketbook containing a
check for $4,000 and valua BILE papers had
been taken from his inside coat pocket,
has had his property returned to him
intact, the same having been found
lying on the Dudley avenue platform
of the Los Angeles-Pacific road, pre-
sumably where Fry dropped it while
awaiting a car.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-22
CHARGED WITH INSANITY
Yglesias Arraigned Before Judge
Gibbs in Superior Court as Being
Mentally Unbalanced

DIR. NJ. o. Yglesias of 1887 Albany
street was arraigned before Judge
Gibbs in department. of the superior
court yesterday and a charge of in
sanity placed against him.
The officer who made the complaint
against Yglesias testified that several
nights ago he was attracted to the
physicians room by loud shouts and
the crashing of furniture.
He dashed to the house, and as he
entered the room he found the doctor
running around in state of excite
ment and shouting in an incoherent
manner.
Yglesias came into prominence sew
eral years ago when he was arrested
charged with the shooting Of Antonio
Gomez.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-22
SOLDIERS PRESENT DRAMA
Stirring Stage Scenes at Riverside.
Rainfall Now Over
Six Inches
Special to The Her aid.

special TO The HeI AID
RIVERSIDE, Feb. 21.-Stirring scenes
were. enacted on the Loring stage to-
night, when members OF Company M
presented the comedy drama Northern
Lights" The play was staged by Miss
M. Gertrude Hards of Los Angeles and
was one of the best home talent per-
formances seen here this season. The
cast included: Miss Ogden Mathews,
Burleigh Goodrich, p. Jerome Bollinger.
f. G. Russell, William II. Vail, Miss NJ.
Gertrude Hards, Leo Mclaughlin, A. e.
Shallish, Glenn V. Jackson, N Gill
Weed, Miss Jessie Russell, Miss Arlie
Kuykendall, A. ID. Cornwell C. G..
Darling. C. Roy Helmer, Foster, Wayne
o. Hibbard, Harry r. Hughes, Clarence
Backstrand, Clifford B. Pond. Members
of Company M, seventh regiment, N. G.
c.. assisted.
At meeting OF Arlington property
holders. held in Magnolia schoolhouse
last night, the purchase by the city
of the plant of the Riverside Power
company was discussed. No action was
taken.
A warrant has been issued by Justice
Stephenson for the arrest of Walter
Collnge, proprietor of local garage.
He collided with tallyho on the Cotton
avenue bridge, north of town, tearing
bride from one of the leaders. The
owner of the tallyho, c. V. O'Brien,
swore to warrant charging Collinge.
Rain commenced falling at o'clock
this morning and continued up to noon.
The shower added 20 of an inch to the
seasons RAINFALL which is now COL
| inches.
Mrs. Col French OF Los Angeles, q
prominent Salvation army worker gave
a lecture tonight at the Methodist
church on the Salvation army work on
the Pacific coast.
William Kennedy has sued d. Mer-
ickel for $44O0 alleged to be due as
commission in negotiating the exchange
of the Everest rancho on Magnolia ave-
nue. for Minneapolis property
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-22
ADMITS POISONING HUSBAND
Mrs. Kuhn of Iowa Confesses Before
Swallowing Poison-Wanted
to Wed Another

DIES MONIES, Iowa, Feb 21-Before
swallowing a dose of poison. after hope
of securing pardon had vanished, Mrs.
Sarah Kuhn wrote a confession In
which she admitted putting TO death
her aged husband. Jacob Kuhn.
The confession details plot that re-
suited In the death of her aged shoe
maker husband. She desired to wed
younger lover.
Mrs. Kuhn died from the effects Of
the poison.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-22
No Compromises!

Borden's Condensed Milk Co. refuses
to compromise on the question of
QUALITY, and assures you that the
same High Standard will be MAIN
tanned In BORDEN'S PIONEER
BRAND EVAPORATED CREAM that
has always characterized this product,
regardless OF the recently enacted Or
dinance calling for only six per cent
OF butter fats.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-22

II yog want 20 go east. Q. Haydock,
Asenf Illinois Central n r.. 2as q anrlnR
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-22
More About the Offer

The Herald has conceived the idea of giving away $aoo for
the purpose increasing the papers circulation It's plain
straightforward business proposition.
We feel that there thousands in Los Angeles who
reading The Herald who should read it. The Herald
is bright newsy newspaperworthy the support of every
man and within reach Of Los Angeles,
The Herald is "home paper; its pages free from
anything bjectonable-makng it ideal sheet for
readers, who are its strongest supporters.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-22
What 5000 Will Buy

Two hundred dollars will buy farm in some less
favored sections than Southern California
Two hundred dollars will buy horse trap harness
Or 60 a long way toward paying for automobile.
Two numbered dollars will buy ticket London Paris
or Berlin, and allow quite little spending money besides
But never mind that don't doubt that almost any
could find good use for the money-and how
easy it'll be earned Just little researcha few spent
in the library, maybe will suffice.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-22

fuse. The sudden extinguishing Of
lights about the city, particularly m
places Of public assen1blage, caupsed
much telephoning and complaining un-
I'll the cause was known.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-22
Edison Company's Fire

A brisk fire in the Edison Electric
companys power house beginning at
9:2O o'clock this evening left the entire
city in darkness for some time, and the
streets themselves for two or three
hours. Patrolman Ncol saw flames is
suing from the roof of the building,
which is located on California street,
and hurried in the alarm. The blaze
was quickly extinguished by the fire
department and the loss is said to be
not over 5000. chiefly to the roof of the
building. 1t is believed that the fire
originated from the burning out of a
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-22
Watch the Ads. Closely

1t intention to make everything plain possible in
presenting the proposition-but if do succeed
planning each point fully to the office of The Herald
Watch the coupons in Sundays paper; they will be found
helpful.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-22

Slug 19-"What do you understand by
the Standard Oil crOwd?"
Slug 47--'It's the attempt the Stand
ard OH fellows are making TO crowd
everybody else off the earth.p
New-York tribune., 1906-09-17
THOROUGHBRED RACING.

The disqualification OF Dinna Ken IN a race at
Sheepshead Bay last week for slight interfer-
ence with two other horses in the first six-
teenth. emphasized once more the necessity Of
so amending the Rules OF Racing that the stew
ards may have some power 70 pass on the merits
OF foul and not simply decide whether a foul
has been committed. Not long ago Thomas
Hitchcock. Jr., proposed the addition OF the fol-
lowing paragraph TO Rule los:
Reckless ana dangerous horsemanshfp or lack
of consideration for the safety OF others may he
punished by fine or suspension without the dis
qualification OF the horse.
This change was 10 have been acted on az the
meeting OF the Jockey Club last week but no
report Of IL made and IN all probability Il
was tabled. Such rule would have fitted tho
Dinna Ken case exactlyAas well as the Prince
Hamburg case the week before. and the Dis
obedient disqualification at Saratoga Koerner
deserved punishment for reckless riding on Din
ma Ken. but the colt was so plainly the best that
20 disqualify him was distinct and unfair
hardship on those who had wagered on his
chances Under the present rule the stewards
had no recourse when a foul was claimed and
substantiated. but II Mr.. HitchcOcks amend
ment had been IN force they could have used
their Judgment as 70 what bearing the foul had
on the result OF the race. and acted accordingly.
n foul which prevents a horse from winning. In
the opinion OF competent Judges. should be cause
for disqualification. but interference which has
little or no bearing on the result. as was plainly
so In the cases Of Dinna Ken and DisObedIent
should be otherwise provided for.
In spite OF the earnest request by the stewards
OF the Coney Island Jockey Club that owners
and trainers advise the secretary OF all starters
in stakes on the preceding days, several have
not needed 70. This Is cause for regret as
the addition OF starters at the last minute causes
more or less confusion and leads 70 much fault
finding on the part OF racing folk II is hoped
that the stewards OF the BROOKLYN Jockey club
Will make the same request for the meeting az
II.
New-York tribune., 1906-09-17

emong yachtsmen the rumor. which IS apparently
we'll founded. that there is 10 be race for tho
Americas Cup in 1907.
It is we'll understood both here and abroad. that
Sir Thomas Upton is desirous OF challenging with
a yacht built under the rule OF measurement
Of the New York Yacht C1ub-the same rule under
which the schooner Queen constructed by the
Herreshoffs. II is also known that a certain ele-
inent in the club is unalterably opposed TO having
a for the Cup sailed under any rule that will
prevent the Reliance from sailing as a defender OF
that trophy.
A clause in the deed OF gift OF the Americas Cup
states that these shall be sailed subject to
the rules and sailing regulations OF the club so
far as the same do not conflict with the provisions
OF the deed OF gift and without any time allow
ances whatever"
It would seem from that statement that the club
is liberty accept challenge under its present
rule Of measurement, which Is the rule about which
there is so much opposition. The deed Of gift has
teen changed many times. however to III particular
by virtue OF the following blanket clause IN
the deed
The dub challenging for the Cup and the club
holding the same may: oy mutual consent, make ma IKE
courses number OF trials. rules and sailing regula
tons and any and all other conditions Of the match.
in which case, also. the ten month notice may be
Under this clause It may be seen that the ehal-
has been the Royal Ulster of Belfast. and the
tual understanding TO sail a race under the new
rule either with SoOp or a schooner. II Is
thought by yachtsmen here that If a schooner is
the next challenger, the Queen Will be the next de-
fender OF the cup for her performance this season
has shown her 70 he such consistently fast vessel
under all conditions that there would be neceS-
sity TO build q defender.
While Il is the custom OF Sir Thomas Upton 20
visit this country regular intervals inspect his
business interests in the West and elsewhere. his
visit this time has Significance IN its bearing
on international yacht racing for his friends, both
here and abroad know that he intends 10 have an
other try 10 hfr' the Americas Cup when the all
important question OF measurement is decided upon.
No knows better than he that much more
satisfactory solution Of the problem be attained
by interviews than by correspondence
The that he intends challenge with
Shamrock III lying in the Erie Basin, IS not
looked upon seriously by yachtsmen here. II IS
agreed however, that she would be used a trial
boat for whatever challenger he might send out.
New-York tribune., 1906-09-17
BILLIARDISTS At YORK.
SlOsson and Hoppe and Schaefer and
Sutton Begin Practice.

Interest IN the two big billiard contests between
Willie Hoppe and Jacob Schaefer. ct 1s-inch baIk-
line. one shot in, set for October It. and between
George Slosson and George Sutton. at 1872 balkline
set for October IS has reached that stage that in
quiry has been made for tickets. Both contests
will be held in Madison Square Garden Concert
Hall and for worlds championship emblems.
Bearing IN mind the price Of reserved seats and
admission at the Hoppe-Slosson match game last
winter, billiard patrons will be pleased at the pop
ular price sale TO open two weeks before the COM
ing contests At the HOppe-Schaefer match tickets
Will 81 and g reserved seats 81 for gallery
and $25 for box seating six For the Sosson Sutton
match the boxes will be S2 and SIS. reserved seats
81 90 and 81 and gallery 20 cents
Willie Hoppe, the ls.l champion. will begin prac-
tice for the match with Schaefer at the room Of
his brother. Frank Hoppe. at Broadway and slst
street, this week
way, where II. +. Cline. the clever PHILADELPHIA
shOrtstOD player, will play with the lS2 balkline
champion. Sutton and Schaeter practising in
Chicago
New-York tribune., 1906-09-17
At GRAVESEND TO-DAY.
Good Programme 4rranged-The
Leading T5cO-Year-Od Winners.

The fall meeting OF the Brooklyn Jockey Club
viii begin to-day At Grayesend. with seven races
on the programme II win for two weeks. and
the outlook is bright for continuation Of the good
sport had at Sheepshead Bay. The surroundings Will
not be quite so attractive, but the horses will
be racing, and, after ALL that is what the crowds
go 10 see. The.e are chutes OF long, straight
courses az Gravesend and the horses car be seen
every foot Of the journey IN every race. and
this appeals 70 racegoers even IL less attractive
The Brooklyn Jockey Club has arranged a most
attractive programme for the two weeks meeting.
with many rich stakes 10 draw out the best horses.
The flalands, Tor twO-year-Olds. and the First
Special are On the card to-day, while the fixtures
for the balance OF the week include the Bayshore.
course tomorrow the Hitchcock Steeplechase on
Wednesday. the OceanNlew Handicap, for three
year-olds u one mile and slXteeuth. on Thurs
day; the Willow Handicap Tor twO-9 9ear-Old dllies
on Friday. and the Junior Champion Stakes COR
Two eaTolds. II about SIX fuTlOugs ana the Sec
Ond Special al one mile and a half. Saturday.
The Junior Champion Stakes. which Will have a
gross value or Sl5gs, Is likely be or tie best
twoyearold races Of the season. as with the posi-
ana seWell, the best youngsters OF the year are
eligible. Tie ncd may be made up Of sydney
Pagets Water Pearl. which has been working well
since ils illness - Saratoga; James II. keene' =
Peter Pan and Ballot Thomas Hitchcock IL :
Salvidere. Paul j. Raineys DE Mund the OrInon-
dale Stables Ovan, Il. B. Duryea's > Paumonok C,s-
ney's Dlnna Ken and August Bslmout's Don En-
Tique II these 20 10 the post, the winner can well
claim championship hOnOrs.
The Second Special. AT one mile and a halt may
result IN a meeting among Accountant. Tangle,
Co Between, SIR Huon and Flip Flap. among others.
and Tor that reason = bQund 10 prove ATTRACTIVE.
Water Pearl has won 81. 40 this year, and this
respect heads the list ~ winning twO-y year-Olds.
EectOncer by virtue = his victory IN the FutuTity
gain horse of tie season. Is HOr Tar away, with
$50 $50. The list II those which have won s5eo or
New-York tribune., 1906-09-17
MISHAP TO TOPSEY.
Mr.. Cornishs Fast Mare Cut Dozen
in Brush on Speed5cay.

A r,ishap 10 J. W. Cornish's crack trotting
mare ropsey 200 cut short what promised TO
ha the hest brushes of the morning on the
s,needvav Yesterday Starting with her old rival.
Nathan strauss Ida HighwOod. 2:O9h. she led
the "oueen of the Speedway from end to end
when Topsey had the brush all but won. Mr.
Cornish made the mistake most common 10 anna
teur reinsn1en. turning his head TO look at the
beaten horse AS he did so Topsey lost her bal
aooe s0vervad broke and struck one on her
quarters. cutting through the boot WIII.h ~
tected il and infiicting severe wouhu JUS ~,
the hOOf. Mr.. Cornish AT oice uiV' "
stable. t, s,or, bv,
starting Ida HighwOOd in two brushes WIN s @ .t.o
chestnut trOtter Kent, 2tf9@+, driven oy GtSs .Ss
A Coleman When owned by F.. p SInathgIs =, = >
this horse was one of the star performers Oh e
Grand Circuit having finished second 70 80 -
Man I'm the Transatlantic Stakes, but ne mao
done so poorly in the amateur wagon , IdCeS "a "a
the Empire track this year that no oLle ~ a. a
sprinter In half-mile brushes, however. ne prOvSu
10 be a worthy competitor for the mistress VI o ei.
road The mare won ny neaa a,i1,on sae harder
race than the one against Kent. - 81 q
g s RIce-s bay mare MAY Hathaway was ths
surprise OF the day in the pacing diVlslon
when driven by her owner she was nara
puller, and, though possessing extreme sPet1
She had won few brushes since Mr.. Rice pousn'
her last year With her old trainer, j. y Mur-
raw OF Goshen. n. Y. behind her yesterday. she
seemed like another mare. He drove her Win
two fingers, and she stepped fast enough 20 G pSat
DIR. H. d. GiIs chestnut mare Sue DIX (z1'7D
with ease.
Sue Dix started I'm two brushes with DIR; Jo-
seph Semon's chestnut mare MOrOnlal Cz;lU'
and should have won both. but DR.. Gill, over
confident, waited a moment too long before max
ing his drive the first time.
DR.. Gill drove Coast Marie C211tO in brush
with S. T. De Lees Sol Il C2:12ls), and just
missed repeating this mistake. The chestnut
PAGER led by three lengths at the end OF the
stone WALL and II took hurricane finish by the
hlark beat him a the half
post.
Walter T. Krpatricts Virginia C2:O91O and
New-York tribune., 1906-09-17
SPORTING COMMENT.
Nezcs and Viercs ON Current Topics,
amateur and Professional.

The Yachting season Is practically over the
lawn tennis players have little 70 look tor"e'u
TO- the fight for the National League DaseO"Il
pennant has been over for some time' Win Cil'-
cago safely in the lead. and the cricketsrS 0
putting away their bats for another year. put
for all that the outdoor sporting season has SUN
several weeks 20 run. ard there will be no lacN
Of features 70 interest and entertain, OF wnich
this week will have it's full share FIRST anu
foremost comes the American elimination trlai
Saturday. for the purpose Of picking teaD'
10 represent this country in the automobile race
next month for the Vanderbilt Cup: the racing
venue will be changed from Sheepshead Bay 20
Gravesend for the fall meeting OF the BrookIyL
Jockey Club: the Giants will be at the Poio
Grounds. and the fans will go to see them play
in spite Of the fact that chief interest VIII GER
tire In the trip through the West OF the Yankees,
who are making such a close and hard hight 1or
The American League championship; the golfers
will have the open tournament Of the MOrris
County Golf Club 20 keep them busy, in addl-
tion 10 the many club fixtures; the Squadron y
polo tournament at Van COrtlandt Park win
prove attractive 70 many. while minor competi-
uons IN other branches Of sport will not lack
for followers.
The most important happenings last week in
clud"d the final winning Of the Roosevelt Cup
by the American yacht Vim from the German
challengers; the decisive victory OF the schooner
yacht Queen over the Elniina. in which tho for
rner made such remarkable showing. particu-
larly in wtndward work, that many yachting
experts 90 not ne3itate 10 1eclslre Eer Lne De5I
designed craft ever built: the victory Of Ac
countant in the Annual Champion Stakes at
Sheepshead Bay, and tho sterling performances
or ROseben. the great sprinter. and OF Sewel IN
the Great Eastern Handicap; the keen struggle
In the American League pennant race, in which
the Hishlanders lost the lead TO Chicago; the
brilliant work Of G. NJ Daniels. who eQualled
the American record for 100 yards in open water
and made a new worlds record for 22O yards IN
winning chese events IN the national swimming
Championships at St. Louis. and the beginning
or practice by the cars entered in the eimina-
tion trial for the Vanderbilt Cup race.