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Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-14
Copyright by James ElversOn.

everything pertaining to
Nv eventfui career is interesting. We
R@9SSSsSI have had accounts of his boyhood,
(R&A@ stories of his youth, and the famous
voyage which has linked his name
and fame to this country has become tale
that never grows old.
His companions are entitled to notice at the
hands of our historiographers, and l intend
here to give a brief account of the most Ia
nous of these-the brothers Pinzon.
The ancestors of the Pinzons were naviga-
tors of renown. They were adventurous men,
who were constantly Drawing the dangers OF
the sea in their caravels, and it was natural
that the three brothers, who heard Columbus
talk about continent across the ocean, should
be among the first to offer to become his fel-
low-voyagers.
Martin Alonzo, the eldest of the brothers,
was born in Palos de Moguer, in 1441. He
became a pilot in early youth. and made
voyage to Africa, where a severe storm forced
the ship to the southwest, and enabled Pinzon
to discover the mouth of great river
When he returned to Sapin, after long alb
sence, he found Columbus before the reigning
sovereigns Ferdinand and Isabella, and the
queen sent for him.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
CANYON SALOON Is
OBJECT OF ATTACK
Special t, The Herald.

Speci-l t, The Herald.
SANTA MONICA. Dec. 20.-Resolutions
to the county supervisors asking that the
license Of Harry Sections canyon saloon
be revoked were passed at last nights
meeting of the board of trade, following
q spirited discussion. 1t wasn't clear to
former President w. /. Hull why pro-
test should be made against a resort out
side the city while several like establish
ments continued to flourish in Santa
Monica. He told the board that at the
last election the people Of the canyon dis
trict had voted wet, whereas there had
been a decided no-saloon sentiment in the
city, and he wanted to know, as did w.
X. Cowan of the executive committee. If
there was any truth in the charge that
certain liquor interests had actuated the
measure.
l.. A. Briggs, representing the petition
ers, stated that the particular objection
to the canyon saloon was it's close prox-
unity to the fast growing Brentwood and
Palisades residence districts. Property
owners in the sections named, he said.
were responsible for the move to have
the place closed.
Action was taken to install ornamental
drinking fountains at central points in
the city, and the action of Mayor Dudley
in providing a headquarters and exhibit
room for the trade body was indorsed
The organization will henceforth be
guided in it's work by new set of by
laws that were adopted at last nights
meeting.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
LOOK TO EUCALYPTUS
FOR REPRESENTATION
Large Tracts to Be Planted in Blue
and Red Gums Near Beau
mont-Proflt Is
. Large
Special to The Herald.

Special to Inc Herald.
BEAUMONT, Dec. MISUNDERSTANDING
is receiving considerable attention in TINS
vicinity at present and several tracts VIII
be set to eucalyptus globulus (blue gum
and to eucalyptus rostrata (red gum,
commonly known as Australian mahog-
any. with a view not only to the raising
of stove wood and, the marketing OF posts,
ties and telegraph poles, but in the grow
ing of lumber for various purposes.
Already paintings Of seeds of these and
some other forest trees have been made
and it promises to become one OF the
Industries of this section.
Practical demonstration of the profit to
he derived from the growth of the euca-
lvptus. even without irrigation or other
care. is found here. Trees planted eight
cen years ago as thickly as at the ratio
of more than 500 trees to the acre and
given no care whatever since planting,
have atttained size of from five feet
to seven feet in circumference and have
a value a tree for cordwood of from $40
to s25. Many of them would bring double
the amount for lumber purposes.
Experiments in various portions of the
state have demonstrated that eucalyptus
groves yield a greater profit per acre
than orange groves or other fruits or
crops and they require less care, are
perpetual, when once planted, springing
up from the stump as often and cut, and
altogether are one of the most satistac-
tory crops which can be raised.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
CRISIS IN PERSIA
AVERTED BY PRIESTS
pISoRpERLY VILLAGERS SENT
TO THEIR HOMES
New Cabinet Is Formed with Many Of
the Premier's Advisers Re-
taIning Their Posi-
tions
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
TEHERAN, Dec. 2O.-Another. change
in the situation at the Persian capital
has been brought about by the interven-
ton of the priests who, with the promise
that satisfactory solution of the crisis
will be found, have induced the opposing
factions to disperse second time.
Consequently Artillery square has been
vacated and the disorderly villagers
have returned to their homes. The tents
on Artillery square, however, are left
standing so as to be ready for use in
case of a sudden recall to arms.
The members and the supporters of
parliament have left the assembly build
ing and the intention is that the assem-
bly, meet again in ordinary session to-
morrow.
Nizam- Es-S Sultan has succeeded In
forming a new cabinet with himself as
premier. The men who held the positions
of minister or finance, minister of the in
terror, minister of foreign affairs, Of
justice and of education in the last cab
met, retain their portfolios. New men
have been appointed to the positions of
minister of communications, war and
commerce.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
ARRAY OF WITNESSES
FOR MARTlN'S DEFENSE
Pasadena NRestaurateur Claims He Is
Victim of Conspiracy on Part of
PoIIce-on Trial for vio-
Iation Of Ordinance
sneciI : to The Herald.

Speech to The Herald.
PASADENA, Dec. 20.-To determine
whether or not Charles Martin is guilty
of violating the ordinance regulating the
liuuor traffic devolves upon jury trial
in Justice Klamroth's court
Trial was begun this morning after a
continuance since November 23. The Of
Tense is alleged to have occurred on No
yember % at Martins cafe on West Colo
RADIO street and the evidence is destined to
be bulky because of the large number OF
witnesses subpoenaed by the defendant.
Martin, who has been in the restau-
rant business IN Pasadena for many
wears. claims he is the@yictim of con-
spfracy, which he attempts to prove
through his witnesses. He has twenty
nine subpoenaed.
on the evening of November % detec-
tiyes from Los Angeles entered Martin 8
place and ordered supper. While waiting
for the meal to be prepared they also
ordered beer, which was served to them
in stems, .As the beer was being served
Pasadena police appeared on the scene
and placed Martin under arrest on the
charge that the beer was served arter
the hour for closing as designated by the
city ordinance.
Martin claims the beer was ordered
five minutes before closing time and that
the parties allowed the mugs to remain
on the table until the police arrived. The
prosecution introduced but three wit
nesses and the testimony of these TOOK
up almost the entire day. The jury was
then excused until next Tuesday, Wnen
the trial will be resumed.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
ELKs TAKE QUARTERS
OF COSMOPOLITAN CLUB
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Dec. 20.-The members
of the Cosmopolitan club voted last night
unanimously to sell the furnishings in
the clubs quarters on Pine avenue and
tthe lease to the Elks lodge for $4,000, half
remainder when the transfer has been
legally completed. The Cosmopolitan
club, which was formed in October, 1908,
will liquidate and disincorporate as soon
as possible, the funds being divided
equally among the members, of whom
there are 146.
The Rev. Charles T. Murphy, now rec
tor of an Episcopal church in Los An
geles, was the founder and first president
of the Cosmopolitan club. The clubs
first home was in the building at 244 Pine.
The quarters which have just been sold
to the Elks lodge are as fine club rooms
as can be found in Southern California.
The Furniture is massive and costly. The
rooms occupy the whole second floor OF
the Cosmopolitan club building, erected
by Mrs. Rose Heller and Jesse Driskill.
The present officers of the club are Il.
Musselman, president; James A. Miller,
vice president; E. H. Van Sittert, secre-
tary, and w. A. Kennedy, treasurer.
The Elks expect ultimately to build a
club house. In the meantime the quarters
Just secured will serve them well. Under
a special dispensation the members of
the Cosmopolitan club who are acceptable
as members of the Elks lodge will be
received upon payment of $25 initiation
fee The regular fee Is $50.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
PROPERTY OWNERS OBJECT TO
FAIR OAKS AVENUE PAVING
srsc,al to The HeYefd.

Speciai 10 IHe ISf1ius
PASADENA, Dec. 20.-Property owners
and others who use North Fair oaks
avenue complain of the delay in complet-
ing the paving of that thoroughfare pe-
tween the street car tracks. Some think
they scent discrimination in favor OF the
Huntington corporation.
The paving was petitioned for last sum-
mer and the work was put through IN tine
fall. All Of the street except that portion
falling to the lot of the Pacific Electric
company has been asphalted and the
property owners have been called upon
to make the first payment in spite Oh the
scarcity of money. -
1t is now claimed that when the Pa
cific Electric company was notified 10
complete it's portion of the street, delay
was sought under the pretext that money
is hard to get hold of and that the COM
pany had been granted until spring 10
do its share of the work.
City officials say the company IS not
urged to put in the Improvement this
winter because 1t is deemed best not
to lay asphalt paving during the wet
season as the ground becomes too sort
for the concretes base to settle firmly.
Notwithstanding the excuse given by
the street department and the mayor
there is a great deal of dissa tisfaction
because the property owners are forced
to pay for the improvement at this time
while the Pacific Electric company is
not compelled to do likewise
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
GARBAGE WAGON DRIVER
Is KILLED BY CAR
7 roiIey Coasts Down Hill in San Franz
cisco and Strikes Wagon,
Causing Death of One
Man
by Associated Press.

by Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2O.-As re-
suit of collision between a car OF
the Polk and Larkin street line and
garbage wagon, this evening, one man
was killed and three others injured
The dead man is Joseph Massanti, an
employe of the City Reduction works
The injured are Antoine Treveiso. Louis
Garbarini and Giovanni Massanti.
The car was coasting down the Polk
street hill between Pacific and Broad
way, and could not be stopped in time
to avert the collision. Massanti was
thrown between the Cur and the wagon,
the car passing over his body, Before
he could be rescued the fire depart
ment had to be summoned and the car
raised.
Ernest Sommers, the motorman. was
arrested and booked at the city prison
for manslaughter.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
PE77LBONE JUROR
HAS DARK SECRET
ASKS PERMISSION TO SPEAK TO
COURT
Judge Refuses Permission Unless tho
Statement is Made Openly, and
TaIesman's Eyes Fill With
Tears as He Departs
By Associated Press.


BOISE, Idaho. Dec. Immediately
after court adjourned this afternoon in
the Pettibone trial. after day marked
by intense interest, Juror e. L. Evans
arose and asked permission of Judge
Wood to make statement to the court
and the two leading counsel in the case.
Judge Wood, after studying a moment.
said that it would not be proper for him
to speak to them in private, but that
If he had anything to say he could speak
in open court, as the jury could not be
separated.
II have no objection to speaking ~in
the presence of the jury" said Evans,
but when Judge Wood instructed him to
speak, the juror, turning to pass out with
the others, said: II do not think that
would be proper"
The juror was flushed as he spoke,
and his eyes were filled with tears, indi-
eating that whatever he wished to say
he considered of grave Importance. At
torneys on both sides profess to have
no intimation of what the juror proposed
to tell
Evidence in corroboration Of Harry
Orchards testimony was given this af
ternoon by Mrs. Ida Toney, Orchard s
second wife, who was on the witness
stand all afternoon and will be recalled
tomorrow morning for further cross ex-
animation. She told of Pettibone coming
to their home at Independence under the
name of Morgan, bringing with him a
small valise. and of leaving with Or
chard. going toward Bill Davis house,
of Orchard leaving home in company
with Steve Adams. on the night of the
Independence depot explocition, of his
bringing her a large roll of money aftec
one of his trips to Denver, and of her
efforts to find him after his disappear
ance
Most of the morning session was con-
sumed in the cross examination OF
young Charles Neville Clarence Darrow.
chief counsel for the defense, was in
court again today after an illness OF
nearly a week.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
PoMoNi.Ns SURE OF SECURING
NEW COUNTY
INTEREST Is STILL AT BOILING
POINT
Home Ruling Movement Hourly Gains
Strength and Supporters Feel
Certain They VIII Win, De-
spite Opposition
Pomona Office.
lit s. Thomas street.

Home phone 1882. Sunset Main
POMONA, Dec. 2O.-There is no sign
of diminution in the interest taken in
the proposed county division. On the
contrary the movement grows hourly In
strength and popularity. One of the
effects of the agitation of the "aunties'
has been to solidify the party In favor
of home rule and a new and progressive
county.
From the San Gabriel on the west to
Cucamonga on the east the agitation
continues and the friends of Pomona
county report more converts every hour.
A prominent business man of Pomona,
who has supported the movement since
its inception, but who has kept quietly
in the background, said tonight:
sT have watched events carefully anu
listened to many arguments From IN
formation which comes to me from au-
thentic sources division will carry with
a whoop. Within week after the cleo
tion of January 1t will be extremely dif-
ficult to find a man who will admit ne
voted against home rule and nome rep
resentation. The move toward cream
government at home is most commend
able one and you will find 1t has many
more supporters than appear at present.
The silent vote will count for much. me
divisionists are not figuring much on TINS,
and the leaders declare they can win
on the ballots cast by the outspoken
workers for the new county. That is
probably true, but they will also have
the silent vote. Division is undoubtedly
an easy winner.
II have heard from friends in Covina
and Ontario, who are we'll posted ON the
situation, that the star of division is III
the asceudancy at those points. If am
not misinformed home rule Will carry
all over the district despite the tories
and those uitlanders in the border dis
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
$4,000
FOR BONDS
COUNCIL OF PASADENA CALLS
ELECTION
BALLOTS WILL BE CAST WITHIN
FEW WEEKS
Recommendation Of scattersood g.
Corey for Commercial Lighting
to Be Passed Over for
the Time Being
"a East Colorado Street.

"a East Colorado Street.
Pasadena Agency.
Sunset Ma.:i 274O Home 2eS5.
PASADENA, Dec. 20.--The city council
in special session tonight decided to call
special bond election for $4,000 to COM
plete the municipal light plant instead of
asking for an issue of 100000. An ordi-
nance will be introduced at next Tues
days regular session and the date of the
election will be set for the latter part
of January or early in February.
The city administration has doubts of
floating an issue of 600 this winter and
1t has been decided to cut out the rec
concentrations of Mr.. Scattergood and
Prof Corey regarding commercial light
ing for the present (at least. 1t is be-
Heved that local financiers will readily
take up the $4,000 issue, and with this
sum on hand the construction work
stopped on November 1 can be taken up
and lights extended to the darkened parts
of the city.o
1t is understood that all the councilmen
are In favor of issuing the $4,000 bonds.
and by calling for this smaller amount it
is believed all opposition to voting more
bonds for the light plant will belevercome.
Mayor Farley has had prepared report
showing the exact conditions of street
lighting Thirty-seven streets in the dis
trict covered by the former Edison con-
Ftract are cross lighted at intersections,
and only twelve intersecting corners are
without lights. Twenty streets are bet
ter lighted by the city than under the
Edison contract In forty streets the
lighting was more evenly distributed by
the Edison plan. In thirty-five streets no
change from the old method has been
made. ~
Inside the same limits as covered by
the Edison contract eleven streets and
six alleys are now lighted that were for
merly in darkness. Outside of the old
district fifty-two lights have been placed
on fifteen streets. With the additional
$4,000 TO be voted 1T is proposed to extend
the lighting to many streets that are
now in darkness and to transfer some
lights to more advantageous positions.
The lighting plant has cost to date $685.
800. Superintendent Glass is to be al
lowed at the rate of s. per month for
each arc light in use and so cents per
month for each 16 candlepower lamp used
on the streets.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
800 OF FRATERNAL
BROTHERHOOD AT BANQUET
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
POMONA, Dec. 20. - Three nunare9
members Of the Fraternal Brotherhooo
were together at a holiday banquet to-
night al the F'raternal Aid hall. Supreme
Ruler James A. Foshay Of Los Angeles
presided. Following the banquet dancing
was in order.
Yesterdays action of the superior court
in unfolding the recorders decision In
the case of the city Of Pomona against
julius Hughes, rendered June last, meets
with universal approval. This springs
from deep rooted desire Tor the en-
forcement of the ordinances. Hughes Is
charged with selling Intoxicating liquors,
the penalty for which offense is a $500
fine and three months in Jail.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
HUSBAND FALLS FROM
WHEEL; WIFE SAVES SELF
Henry A. Frazier OF Long Beach Fol-
lowed by Hard Luck-Safe in
Office Robbed a Few
Nights Ago
Special to Tho Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Dec. 2O.-Henry A. Fra
zier fell from his wheel this morning
ON his way from his residence on Ana
helm street to his office and was pain
fully bruised. While nursing his injuries
at his office he received telephone
message that his wife had just expert
enced narrow escape from burning to
death.
Mrs. Frazier was seated beside an air.
tight heater dressing her baby when a
squirt of flame ignited her dress and the
light material was afiame from the bot
tom to the young woman's waist In an
instant. Hurriedly placing the baby upon
the floor Mrs. Frazier wrapped quit
about her and extinguished the names
before she was injured.
Frazier occupies offices with e. p.
Cronin, whose safe was opened by rob-
bers a few nights ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
SHORT ILLNESS IS FATAL
TO POPULAR WHITTIER GIRL
Miss Kate Atkinson Dies of Spinal
Meningitis, to Deep Sorrow Of
Scores Of Friends and
Relatives
,poeisl to The Herald.

special to The Herald.
WHITTIER, Dec. 9o-Miss Kate At
linson, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Atkinson, died at .ser home on Painter
avenue at o'clock this morning. Miss
Atkinsons illness was brief
Last Saturday night she was stricken
with what proved to be spinal meningitis
and she grew rapidly worse until the
end came this morning.
Her death is great shock to her many
friends and relatives She was very
popular in the younger society circles.
where her personal beauty and charms
made her leader.
The family came to Whittier from
Henderson KY, about three months ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
BLACK CAT CROSSES PATH;
WHEELMAN COMES TO GRIEF
specl..i 10 The Herald.

Speci-.i 20 The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Dec 2O.-James Hill, an
elderly man living on East First street,
swerved his bicycle to one side as he
coasted down the steep hill at the foot
of Pine avenue this morning to keep from
running over black cat.
The cat, however, raced across the old
mans path
Mr.. Hill lost control of his wheel and
crashed with great force into one of the
pillars which support the pier. He was
thrown to the ground stunned and his
face was badly cut.
Janitor Knowles of the auditorium and
others revived him, helped him to car
and started him for home.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
sToRK VISITS GRAY HOME
FOR THE SIXTEENTH TIME
Special to The Herald.

PASADENA, Dec. 20.-A daughter
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank p. Gray OF
365 Ohio street makes the sixteenth visit
of the stork to the Gray home. OF the
sixteen children born thirteen are liv-
ing and are now at home. The eldest
is not yet %. The father is 46 and the
mother Al. AS a singular coincidence
the fourteenth child born weighed four
teen pounds and the fifteenth tipped the
scales at fifteen pounds. The sixteenth,
however, fell back to ten pounds. The
father Of this interesting family is a
well-known carpenter. One of the sons
is Vance Gray. well-known baseball
player.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
Get Trace of Train Bandit

Special to The Herald.
SANTA ANA, Dec. 20-A local resident
is in receipt of a letter from w. e. Orr
of Sulphur Springs, Kas., stating that
Sam Powell, leader of a gang which
robbed an Iron Mountain railroad train
near Olive, Kas., fourteen years ago, is
a resident of Orange county and is hold
ing either municipal or county office.
Orr is deputy sheriff and one of the
posse that pursued Powell, who escaped
No office holder in the city answers the
description sent with the letter.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
ANNUAL BANQUET is GIVEN
BY SONS or ST. GEORGE

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Dec. 0.-Eighty members
of Alexander lodge, Sons OF 81. George,
and their ladies' participated in the an
nual banquet tonight: On the evening
of December 27 the lodge will give a
Christmas tres entertainment Tor tne
children. New officers are; Richard
Maynard, past PRESIDENT e. X. sander
SON worthy president; w. Merrill, vice
PRESIDENT T. p. AAdney, secretary; Ed.
Ward, assistant secretary; H. ]. Watch
er, treasurer; e. Q. Watcher, messenger;
C. McCreedie, inside sentry; w. J. Lat
ter outside sentry: G.. Shoebridge, trlrs-
tee; A. j. Crance, physician.
Two chemical engines and hose wag-
on for the fire department have arrived
from st. Louis and will be delivered TO
the Dakota street and Mentor street en-
gine houses tomorrow. The apparatus
was furnished by the Harper & Reyn-
olds company.
Directors of the Tournament of Roses
association met this evening at the home
of Frank s. Allen and discussed matters
pertaining to the 4.ew Years day celebra-
ton. Reports of the various committees
indicate that the tournament will be
the biggest and best yet attempted
Property owners opposed to the open
ing of Chapman street from Pasadena
to Orange Grove avenue have circulated
a protest which contains a majority of
the frontage of the property affected.
City Engineer Van Ornum will recom-
mend that the street be not opened,
Secretary Bertonneau of the board of
trade is preparing a new booklet adver-
tising Pasadena's charms as a residence
city. He plans to have the publication
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
To Open Dyuce's Grave

By Associated Press.
BERLIN. Dec. 2O.-The home office
has consented to the opening of the
grave of 7. C. Druce in Highgate ceme-
terry Consequently, shortly after Christ
mas. the question whether the coffin
contains 1. body or roll of lead should
be definitely answered.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-21
POPULAR PHYSICIAN
LEAVES SAN BERNARDlNo

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, Dec. 20.-Dr. Eu-
gene E. Davis and Mrs. Davis are NOV
ing this week to Los Angeles, where they
will reside. A handsome new bungalow
on Huntington drive has just been COM
pleted for their home. Both will be
greatly missed in musical circles in San
Bernardino, but with the Apollo club
and the music of the First Methodist
church under the direction of Prof. Davis,
besides a large class of private. pupils,
the move was essential for business
reasons. The good wishes of many
friends will follow DR.. and Mrs. Davis
to their new home. One day of the week
will still be devoted to San Bernardino
pupils.