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Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19
WATER TAKERS MUST
BECOME STOCKHOLDERS
Residents Of "Dry Tract" to Be Given
Opportunity of Owning Shares in
North Pasadena Land and
Water Company
Special to The Herald.

0peclal 10 Ine Herald.
PASADENA, Dec. 1S.-Stockholders of the
North Pasadena Land and Water company will
be asked to vote on proposition to increase
the capital stock from $4,000 to SlO5,000. the
additional issue to be sold to residents of the
so-called dry district IN order that they
can be supplied with water.
This proposition was decided by special COM
mittee appointed by the stockholders to devise
some means of settling the dry tract" con-
troversy. Shares In the company will be sold
to residents of the unwatered section at SIS
per share, SIS to be paid down and the balance
within one year in three payments
II the people in the territory not included
in the North Pasadena company's limits want
water they must subscribe to the stock and
all who do not will be cut Off from their water
supply. This is said to be the ultimatum of
the principal stockholders In the company.
Some of the dry tract" residents are said
to be in favor Of this proposition while others
are not. The latter element is satisfied to
await the decision of the court on the injunc-
tion suit brought by F. r. Schanck. who
seeks to prevent the company from cutting off
his water supply so long as he pays the legal
water rates.
1t is quite likely there win be division of
the stockholders over the proposition to in
crease the capital stock, as many are ready
and willing to sell to the city. In view of the
fact that the controlling interests favor lssu-
ing more stock indicates that the largest stock
holders do not anticipate an early deal with
the city ana practically It is an admission
that they do not favor the amount to be paid
under the old agreement
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19
CHRISTMAS MASQUE BALL
ATTRACTS MUCH ATTENTION
snecial to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
OCEAN PARK, Dec. 1S.-Local society
turned out in full at last nights Christ
mas masque ball at the Horseshoe audi
torium, more than 400 couples being on
the floor when the grand march started.
Prizes for the best dressed woman and
man were won by Mrs M. e. Masner
and City Trustee Harry Allen respec-
lively.
Mrs. Masner appeared arrayed in q
costume made of newspapers.
The best woman's character costume
prize was awarded Mrs. C. A. Bell, who,
wearing gypsy's attire and carrying a
deck of cards as if prepared to tell for
tunes, was conspicuous figure. The
mems character prize was awarded w.
c. Evans. who wore the garb of wild
west rider.
The prizes were awarded by COM
mittea consisting of Mrs. ]. G. Dunn,
w. F. Wheatley, Frank Weitzel and
Mrs E. B. Goodwin.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19
NEwe NOTES OF INTEREST
FROM BEACH RESORT

LONG BEACH, Dec. 18.-President John
Craig of the Craig Shipbuilding company
will pass the Christmas holidays with
his family in Toledo, o., and will bring
them with him upon his return west
ward They will make their home here.
DIR. L. "A. Perce and j. A. Miller, pres
ident and secretary respectively of the
chamber of commerce, have taken pre-
liminary steps toward securing, if pos
sible, visit from the Atlantic squadron
when it arrives off this coast. A special
committee will probably bear a personal
and formal invitation to the admiral of
the fleet when 1t reaches San Diego.
The spolice today gave out the infor-
nation that Mrs. ]. w. Russell, whose
recent attempt to end her life by swal-
lowing strychnine was rendered a failure
by the prompt action of her daughter In
calling a physician. recently applied for
a special permit to carry revolver.
Mrs. Russell said she was in fear an
other woman would attempt to do her
bodily harm. The police did not grant
the request.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19
SEA7TLE-L. A. HIGH
GAME DECLARED OFF
Los Angeles Boys Are Sore over
SeattIe's 6ackdown at Last
Moment and Charge Baby
Play"

The game between Los Angeles and
Seattle high schools for the interscholas-
tic championship of the United States.
which was scheduled to come off at Fiesta
park Christmas day, has been de-
clared off.
Manager Les Henry yesterday received
the following telegram: II regret your
disappointment but cannot consent to the
game My letter to your principal fol-
lows. (Signed) William Geiger. principal
of Seattle high school"
Inasmuch as Seattle had closed its con-
tract with Los Angeles high school some
time ago, this belated announcement by
the principal of the northern school ap-
pears in rather peculiar light, especial
ly as he gives no reason for his refusal
to consent to the contest.
The Los Angeles boys are all sore over
the throwdown and there is considerable
talk Of baby play on the part Of Seattle.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19
BUESTED AMMONIA FEED
PIPE CAUSES PANIC

A bursted feed pipe of the Los Angeles
Ice and Cold Storage company at Fourth
street and Central avenue leaked 200 gal
Ions of ammonia last night and besides
causing a loss of $500 to the company,
almost suffocated half hundred per-
sons who were in the vicinity.
The pungent fumes penetrated the
houses near by filling the atmosphere
with the burning, choking odor and
caused almost panic for q few minutes.
Not until the entire plant had been
shut down and the cold storage process IN
a score OF establishments had been shut
off was the situation relieved.
The break was repaired after an hour
of hard work by employees of the COM
pany.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19
NEW PARLOR HOLDS
FIRST MEETING
INSTITUTION CEREMONIES TO
TAKE PLACE TONIGHT
Eanquet to Be Served by Native
Daughters at Close of Services.
Many Visitors to
Attend
Long Beach onics.
% Locust avenue


LONG BEACH, Dec. 1S.-The first meet
ing of the local men interested in the
organization of the local parlor of the
Native Sons of the Golden West was held
tonight in Stewards hall. majority of
the ttirtysesen who had ssignified their
intention to join the organization We're
present.
Tomorrow night the parlor will be in
stituted. Nathan p. Bundy, district dep
uty grand president; Walter d. Wagner
of San Bernardino, past grand president,
and H. c. Lichtenberger of this city will
be in charge of the ceremonies.
The new parlor, which will be named
Long Beach parlorl No. 2S9, will head a
parade which will move through the
streets to the knights of Pythias hall,
where the institution ceremonies will
occur.
Following in the parade will be the Los
Angeles parlor, No. 245; Ramona parlor,
No. 109; Corona parlor, No. 1876; Sierra
Madre parlor, No. 235; La Fiesta parlor,
No. 236; Santiago parlor, No. IA, and
Santa Monica parlor, No. 237.
At the conclusion of the ceremonies the
Long Beach parlor of Native Daughters,
assisted by La Esperanza parlor, will
serve an elaborate banquet.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19
FUNERAL OF RAY FAIRcHILD
TO BE HELD THIS MORNING

The many friends of the family We're
sadly surprised to learn of the death
of Ray L. Fairchild, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John A. Fairchild, which occurred
...rly yesterday morning at the home
of the parents.
Mr.. Fairchild had resided on his
ranch at Fruitdale some time, but was
taken i'll last Saturday at the home OF
his father, S37 South Burlington ave-
nue., with, pneumonia. which caused his
dc lth.
Mr.. Fairchild was s5 years old and is
survived by his wife, his parents and
two sisters, Mrs. John G. Mott and Mrs.
Nat w. Myrick, both OF whom are Well
known in local society.
The funeral will be held this morn
ing at 10 o'clock at the family resi-
dence, Rev. Baker P. Lee to officiate.
The burial will be in Evergreen ceme-
terry. The funeral will be private.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19
NAPLES FIRM TO BID ON
BEACH IMPROVEMENTS

- SANTA MONICA, Dec. 1S.-With view
to bidding in the contract for building the
proposed municipal wharf at Colorado
avenue, F. S. Noble and M. L. Kenyon
of the Naples Construction company made
soundings at the site and Viewed the
specifications for the structure on file at
the city hall today The plans call for
concrete pier 1900 feet in length, to pay
for which bonds in the sum of $150,000 have
been voted.
The establishment Of cavalry depart
ment is being arranged for at the Calf
fornia Military academy. Tomorrow night
tn academy will hold it's first annual ball
which will be in the nature of holiday
function to the families and friends of
the members
There has been no Improvement in the
condition of George l.. Robinson, we'll
known merchant of this city, who was
removed to his home at $40 Fifth street
yesterday after having been stricken with
a fainting spell. The patients condition
is considered grave, as he but recently
recovered from a similar illness.
Deputy Constable Robinson of Long
Beach this morning arrested Carril
Mason, ia youth serving probation from
tho Los Angeles detention home, who is
said to have stolen bicycle at Long
Beach and ridden it TO his home here.
The lad was turned over to the Los
Angeles authorities.
After having conducted series of re-
vivaI services at Arlington, the Rev
Arthur Crane of the Christian church has
returned to his pastorate here.
The city has empowered Chief of Police
Max Barretto to make any arrangements
he can for rounding up the stray dogs
which are now greater in number than
ever before in the history of the munich
pality The job of deg catcher has been
open for more than year.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19
THIEVES FAIL IN ATTEMPT TO
LOOT OFFICE SAFE

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Dec. 1s.-Thieves last
night. forced an entrance into the office
of the Bargain Real Estate company on
West First street, near Pine avenue,
opened the outer door of the heavy office
safe and made Intellectual attempts to
batter open the inner door.
They were not heard at work, burt this
morning the evidences of their endeavors
to get at the company's papers and money
were unmistakable.
u. p Cronin is the head of the Bar
gain company. He said today the safe
did not contain much money.
The outer door of the safe had been
only partially locked and the thieves
solved the combination.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19
FIND INTERESTING FACTS
IN SECRETARY'S REPORT
First Annual Statement of Santa Nom
lea School Board Is Placed in
Hands of the City
Council

Special to The Herald.
SANTA MONICA, Dec. 1S.-Interesting
facts are contained in the first annual
report of the board of education, now in
the hands of the city council.
AS compiled by Secretary r. M. Miller,
the total registration at the citys nine
schools is 1641. with an average attendance
of 1121.
The total of the recent school census
of the city was 246S. The valuation of the
school buildings and grounds is placed
at 1884,
The disbursements for the year were
$21, ,044.S2, of which amount $11,700 was paid
to teachers. Janitors' salaries amounted
to 5000.
The high school paid out s623661, of
which amount s42O57O went to the teach
ers account. The high school began the
fiscal year with balance on hand of
s216016. The balance in the general fund
was $653.22.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19
PETITION COUNCIL TO
REMOVE "LANDM MARKS
Board Asks That Skeleton of Whale
Be Taken to New Abiding Place
So Carnegie Library May
Be Built
special to The Herald.

special to The Herald
LONG BEACH, Dec. 1S.-The board of
public works has in its power to remove
from Pacific park the whale house and
the skeleton of the whale which have
occupied the center of the park and
thrilled tourists for many years.
The library board last night petitioned
the city council to remove the whale and
the house to make room for the proposed
Carnegie library upon which work will
start about February 1. The city council
referred it to the public works board.
and the whale seems to be doomed to
exile.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19
GRANTS PACIFIC ELECTRIC
FIFTY-YEAR FRANCHISE
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Dec. 1s.-The city trus-
tees last night passed an ordinance
granting to the Pacific Electric company
fifty-year franchise for road skirt
ing the Long Beach inner harbor and
connecting the West Ocean avenue and
West Third street lines.
The franchise grants privilege for
building and operating a steam road,
with permission to use electricity.
The ordinance was opposed by Mayor
Downs, who favored leaving it for the
incoming council to act upon.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19
TO CELEBRATE
THIRD ANNIVERSARY

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Dec. 1S.-New Years
eve company III, Seventh regiment, will
celebrate the third anniversary of the
mastering in of the company by giving
two-act farce comedy on the stage of
the Long Beach theater and giving a
ball in the theater afterward.
Parts for the comedy will be assigned
at once and rehearsals will begin as soon
as possible.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19
JUDGES DECISION BRINGS
JOY TO LONG BEACH

LONG BEACH. Dec. 1S.-Word was re-
ceived here today that Judge Walter
Bordwell of the superior court had ruled
in favor of Long Beach in this city's
fight to secure an injunction forbidding
San Pedro assigning coutrol of the dis
puted territory known as West Long
Beach, or East San Pedro
After Judge Conrey's recent decision to
the effect that San Pedro and not Long
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19

Beach controlled this territory San Pedro
paid no attention to the steps taken by
Long Beach to secure another hearing
of the case, but placed two patrolmen on
duty in the contested territory, and the
arrest of two Long Beach policemen
there soon followed.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19
BEACH WOMEN TO DISTRIBUTE
CHRISTMAS DINNERS TO POOR

Special to The Herald.
OCEAN PARK, Dec. 1S.-Women of the
Crescent Bay Women's club will hold a
Christmas donation party tomorrow at
the Masonic temple, when articles will
be received to be distributed among the
unfortunate families of this section.
The women have about eighty children
to give presents to and half that number
of families to furnish, If possible, a
Christmas dinner for.
An urgent request for castoff garments
is being sent out among the prosperous
residents in the beach district.
Lewis Herzog, secretary of the South
ern California Game Protective associa-
tion, has removed with his family to
Eagle Rock. He will return to his home
here at the beginning of the summer
months.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19
cAvALcADE OF HoRsEMEN
FEATURE OF TOURNAMENT
Special to The Herald.

SptCIHI 10 TIC HtIdIu ~"
PASADENA, Dec. 1S.-A feature of the tour
nament parade will be the equestrian division,
which bids fair to be the largest cavalcade
gotten together &. one time in California. The
directors today received entry from club
of seventy five riders being formed in Los
Angeles. These, together with the local con
tingent and those from the surrounding coup-
try, will swell the horseback division to sew
eral hundred.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19

Mrs. Charles A. Booth and daughter have
been called east by the death of the formers s
husband, Charles Addington Booth, at Law
renee Mass Mrs. Booth and daughter recent
ly arrived from the east to spend the winter
at $50 Congress place.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19
Jews Lives In Danger
BY Associated Press.

ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. ia dis
patch received here from viadivostok de-
clares that the Jews have been ordered
to depart within four days. Jewish
property holders have. however. been
given eight days In which to fquidats.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19
INJURED RANcHER IS
GREATLY IMPROVED
Man Thrown 100 Feet in Collision
with Train on Road to Recov-
ery-Brothers Witness
Accident

Special to The Herald.
POMONA, Dec. 1S.-An encouraging
report comes, tonight from the Pomona
Valley hospital as to the condition of
Fidel Rowland, the we'll known Ell
Monte rancher, who suffered severe
fracture of the skull as result of a
buggy accident on the Salt Lake tracks
Sunday afternoon.
DR.. Forester states the patient Is
progressing favorably and will prob
ably be about in few weeks.
The scene of the accident was shall
low cuN at the further end of which,
across the valley, was Rowland's home.
His brothers caught a glimpse of Fidel
Just as he was descending into the
cut. Then buggy and carriage were
lost to view. simultaneously the rum
BILE of cars sounded up in the hills.
BY instinct realizing their brothers
peril, the men gave a yell and rushed
from the home. But hardly had the
threshold been crossed when body
was summersaulted 100 feet through
the air and a buggy dashed against
the rocks.
Coroner r. s. Lanterman, who was
arrested last night In Los Angeles on
the charge of drunkenness after Great
ing a disturbance in a disorderly house.
is well known throughout this terri
tory.
The grading camp, formerly located
or the East Bertie street block, has
been moved to vacant land northwest
of the city. Grading is now being car
ried on over the Covina line, which ex-
tends to the west, past the old DR..
Henderson place.
Mr. and Mrs c. e. Rice have moved
into their new home at 1SS West Pasa-
dena street.
A. e. Axtell is seriously i'll at his
home on East Tenth street.
G. c. Smith has transferred his three
and a half-acre ranch on Washington
avenue in the Kinsley tract to Maurice
Christensen of Santa Monica for con-
sideration of $475o.
Word was received today that the
new $1,000 bell for the Methodist church
was shipped from Troy, N. Y, Decem-
ber 6. The bell weighs 1913 pounds.
The board of deacons of the Congre-
gational church held the first meeting
of the year at the home of Rev. George
Soper last night.
Action was taken by the trustees
toward the Improvement Of Town and
Kingsley avenues, Eleanor, Center and
Wisconsin, streets, 1t being decided to
oil each without gravel.
Mrs. John Atkinson of Denver is a
guest of her friend, Mrs. H. G. Tinsley.
Henry Van Every Victor Carbon,
George Vance and Willis Owen have
gone on trip to Lake Elsinore.
A petition is in circulation among
the Pomona Odd Fellows for the for
nation of a local canton of Patriarchs
Militant. Thus far seventeen signatures
have been secured.
The police report that twenty wheels
have recently disappeared from the
alley between the Emporium and the
old postoffice.
Get The Herald Christmas edition. Mail
a -
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19

The funeral of David Galbraith will take
PLACE at 2 o'clocl Friday afternoon from the
parlors of Reynolds &c Van Nuys. where serv-
ices will be conducted by Rev. T. c. Beattie,
assistant pastor of the First Presbyterian
church. Burial will be at Mountain View.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19

News has Ieen received here of the death lof
Judge Henry Cody. prominent 1urist of Chi
1aSo. Judge Ccdy formerly resided in Pasa-
dena and was an intimate friend of the Page
and Bridge families on the West side.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19
FIGHT OVER
FRANCHISE
CALLAHAN GOES OVER TO THE
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
Herman Claims It's all Hot Air While
-'Brien Denies st. Pauis
Right Goes to
Chicago
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Dec. 1S.-James j. Callahan,
former manager OF the local American
League baseball club, today accepted
proposition from the American association
to establish a club of that organization
ferred.
1t cannot be confirmed. but 1t Is gem
orally reported today that the American
league will refuse its consent to the plac-
ing of an American association club in
this city.
James Callahan, to whom the franchise
was offered, said today:
II have accepted the offer of the Chi
cago franchise of the American associa-
tion. We can use one of the parks where
the semi-professional clubs have been
playing during the last two years and
the other arrangements will be easy"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19

.crehsra holding six months contracts Tha
Hcuselxeeper, instead Of the Woman's Home
Companion The Housekeeper If preferred BY
oelient articles Of especial interest to women
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19

The Spanish war veterans have prepared the,
following program for their entertainment
Thursday night: Singing, Marching Through
Georgia." Battle Hymn of the Republic ana
Star Spangled Banner; magic, fun and mys-
terry by Prof Floyd G. Thayer; reading. Clar-
cnce w. Dean; drill by awkward squad; tab
leaux camp scene and night attack, by squad
of Spanish war veterans; tableaux, Amer
ica."
Rev. Robert j. Burdette has resigned as a
member of the board of city commissioners,
on which he has served the last four years.
He gives as a reason for resigning that the
PRESSURE Of private business prevents him from
attending to his official duties.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19

Pasadena carpenters willeho an open meet
ing at their hal in the Station building Thurs
day night. Addresses will be made by E. A.
Gerety, M. C. Hughes, F. d. Mcmahon and
Stanley B. Wilson.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19
LIFE SAVERS REoRGANizE
AND ELECT NEW OFFICERS

VENICE, Dec. 1S.-Reorganized and
with by laws and a constitution to hence
forth guide it in It's affairs. the Venice
lifesaving corps has elected officers as
follows: Commodore, P. M. Grant; vice
commodore, C. II. Rives; captain, George
Freeth; first lieutenant, Louis Hammel;
lieutenant surgeon, DR.. Sheffield; second
lieutenant, Thomas Wild; third lieuten-
ant, Sherwood Kinney.
In addition to holding practice drills
at regular intervals the lifesavers will
prepare teams for contests at aquatic
sports with other beach lifesaving organ
izations. A team has been formed to
enter the Water Basketball league.
AS the guest of Abbot Kinney, Luther
Burbank, the noted horticulturist, passed
several hours here today.
After an inspection of horticultural
work being carried on in the canal dis
trict Mr. Burbank walked with his host
out to the end of the pier where the
breakwater project was explained to him.
With a one-ring circus as the leading
attraction the Midway Plaisance will re-
open next Sunday, after having for sew
eral months been in a state of slumber.
A company of glass-blowers, it is said,
will be among other new entertainment
features
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19
AUGUST HERMAN SAYS:
"THEy'vE GOT TO SHOW NE"

BY Associated Press.
CINCINNATI, Dec. 1S.-Doubt as to the
accuracy of the report that the American
association had decided to place a ball
club in Chicago was expressed by Au-
gust Hermann, chairman of the baseball
commission. today.
'sThe American association will not be
allowed 10 enter Chicago" he declared,
unless the National and American
leagues give their consent, The Amer
ican league has rome on record as op-
posing the admission of the American as
sociation to Chicago and am sure the
National league also would. If the
American association has any grievance.
1 feel that they could come to us before
they take the arbitrary action with which
they ere accedited. The entire story
looks to me like a piece of imagination
without foundation of fact"
OMAHA SYNDICATE is
AFTER ST. PAUL FRANCHISE
BY Associated Press.
OMAHA, Neb, Dec 1S.-An effort will
be made by an Omaha syndicate, said
to be headed by prominent brewer, to
secure the St. Paul franchise.
o'Brien Makes Denial
BY Associated Press.
MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Dec. 1S.-Presi-
dent O'Brien of the American association
this afternoon denied that any American
association franchise had been trans
ferred to Chicago. Mr.. O'Brien says
that no meeting with that or any other
end in view has been held recently
Surprise to Lennon
BY Associated Press.
ST. PAUL. Dec. 1S.-George Lennon,
owner of the st. Paul club, said today:
81 know nothing of any meeting in
Chicago. and have no information that
my franchise is to be transferred to that
city.
Under no circumstances will have
any connection with team in Chicago"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19
BUILDING PERMITS

Following are the permits issued from the
office of the chief Inspector of buildings yes
terday and classified according to wards
Tas1nife Ualtte
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19

petition is in circulation among
the Pomona Odd Fellows for the for
nation of a local canton OF Patriarchs
Militant. Thus far seventeen signatures
have been secured.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19

Action was taken by the trustees
toward the Improvement Of Town and
Kingsley avenues, Eleanor, Center and
Wisconsin, streets, 1t being decided to
oil each without gravel.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19

Get The Herald Christmas edition. Mail
1t to your friends. or Wen mail it for
you. Get It. Wen do the rest.