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Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
7. RYAN MAKES NoIsE

CHICAGO, Dec. 4.-Tommy Ryan. with
his usual keen judgment as to time and
fitness of boxing events, rises in his might
and throws down ! def. The man who
was too fast for all of them few years
ago was in Chicago today and issued a
specific challenge to Billy Papke, the pres
ent marvel of the season.
Possibly Bill can beat me- said Tom
my. but don't think so. I've whipped
a lot of these bright, aspiring youngsters
and think still have the ability to mix
up another.
Il am out Of the shell again just for the
benefit of Mr.. Papke. If any club will
show me. will meet Papke, any weight
suitable to him, and reasonable terms
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
CITIZENS FEAR EFFECT
OF ToMoRRoW'S TIDES
Highest Of the Season Will Be Reg
istered at e:1o o'eIoek-Thlnk
Horseshoe Pier May Be
Battered Down

Special TO The Herald.
OCEAN PARK, Dec. 4.-The highest tide
of the season will be attained at 9I0
o'clock Friday morning, when the sea. will!
register feet inches.
Considerable anxiety is being felt by
the stockholders of the Horseshoe pier as
10 the effect of the tide on the pier, which
IS now being dsmantied to make room for
a new structure.
The loosered pilings, it is feared. will
be dashed into the substantial foundations
of the auditorium on the beach terminus
of the pier structure.
This morning at the Center street out
fall the piling sustaining the sewer pipes
was narrowly saved from destruction. A
pile. acting as a ram, was battering the
structure when discovered by Street Su-
perintendent J. A. Bleakley.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
SAY WOMAN SOUGHT
TO GRAB REVOLVER
PatroIman Charged with Battery ls
Given His Liberty When Facts
Are Learned by Beach
Justice
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Dec. 4.-Patrolman j.
H. Merrill, against whom Mrs. Ethel
Harrington preferred a charge of battery,
alleging he forcibly restrained her from
using the telephone in the police station
upon the night of her recent arrest, was
discharged this afternoon by Justice
Brayton.
Merrill and Patrolman Austin testified
that Mrs. Harrington appeared to be try
ing to place her hand upon a revolver
which lay upon the desk and that Mer-
rill caught her hand. He admitted plac-
ing his hand over the mouthpiece of the
telephone SO the woman could not use
the instrument.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
OLD TIMER DYING

PATTERSON. N. j., Dec. 4-Austin
Gibbons, who brought the lightweight
championship of England TO this country
several years ago by defeating Stanton
Abbott, is seriously ill at st. Joseph's
hospital anu cannot recover Gibbons
jumped into prominence in this country
by defeating Bull Mccarthy of Philadel-
phia, and soor afterward defeated Andy
Bowen at New Orleans in a forty-five-
round battle. He also fought Jack Nc
Auliffe for the championship of America
at Hoboken Gibbons was in the United
States cavalry in the Spanish-America
war.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
PROMISES CITY CLEAN
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Special 10 The Herald.

SpeCIaI 10 Hs I1FIHIu'
LONG BEACH, Dec. 4--The "clean
sweep made by the Charter party ticket
yesterday was the one topic of discussion
upon the streets today. C. FL Windham,
the successful candidate for the mayoral-
". received large numbers OF congratu-
lating friends at his office.
The Independent party leaders attrib-
ute their defeat TO the opposition of men
who we're formerly with the party Mr..
Windham said today he would do all in
his power to give the city clean. busi-
ness administration.
1t is understood that George w. Young
elected city marshal on the Independent
ticket in 1906 will be appointed chief of
police under the new administration.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
SCHOOL BOARD ANXIOUS
TO CALL BOND ELECTION
Special 70 The Herald.

Special 70 The Herald.
PASADENA, Dec. 4--The school board
is anxious to soon call an election to
vote bonds for an addition to the high
schS ol and to provide more room at some
of the other buildings.
At meeting last night the matter
was discussed at some length and II was
decided to postpone action until the next
regular meeting in order to give the
mayor and council a chance to call the
proposed election for the water improve
ment bonds.
The building committee was instructed
to have prepared estimates as to the
extent OF needed additions and other ex-
penses pertaining thereto to be presented
at the regular monthly meeting early in
January, when it Is anticipated to take
action on the bond election. 1t Is thought
that about 100000 will. be needed.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
SANTA FE OPENS TRAINING
SCHOOL FOR EMPLOYEES
Special to The Herald.

Special TO The Herald.
SAN BBRNARDINO. Dec. "A me-
chanical school opened yesterday morn
ing at the Santa Fe shops for the prac-
tical instruction of apprentices.
The plans OF the work are along the
line of new ideas now in vogue with
the Santa Fe system for handling shop
work. Chief Supervisor F. w. Thomas
is here to start the work.
j. II. Savage of the local shops has
been in the Topeka institution getting
the plans in hand for the work here.
He will have charge OF the local school
and will be assisted by A. p. Winkler.
a practical machinist of San Bernaroino.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
THIRTY BIRDS FOR LONG
BEACH OSTRICH FARM
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
LONG BEACH, Dec 4.-The Long
Beach ostrich farm. Fifteenth street and
American avenue. will be stocked with
thirty birds within the next two or three
weeks.
Phoenix, Ariz., have already been turned
out on ''hard feed" Manager Mortimer
Bennett claims to have received runner
Gus orders for large quantities of feath-
ers. Cement sidewalks have been con-
structed around the farm.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
LOSTFLNGER CAUSES
MECHANICS ARREST
is THOUGHT TO BE MURDERER
OF PATRoLMAN LYONS
Arrested in Long Beach as Harry
Mitchell Seventeen Hours After
Slayer Of Los Angeles OFFICER
Is Captured
Long Beach ohfes.
% Locust avenue.
pAOns-Hom. $50.

Phone-Homs 2so.
LONG BEACH. Dec. 4-George Metcalf.
mechanic, was surprised 1T o'clock this
morning. when upon alishting from car
from Los Angeles Patrolman o'Rourke
covered him with a revolver and COM
PEELED him to walk to police headquar.
ters.
There Metcalf was told he was thought
to be Harry Mitchell, wanted in Los An
geles for the murder OF Patrolman Lyons.
Metcalf drew a morning Los Angeles
newspaper from his pocket and pointed
out to the policeman the story of Mitch
ellis thrilling arrest in that city yester-
day.
The mechanic was Immediately released.
Metcalf has lost the index finger and
part of the second finger of his left hand
and 1t was upon noting this the Long
Beach patroiman arrested him.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
ovERHEATED FURNACE is
CAUSE OF FIRE ALARM
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
PASADENA, Dec. Am overheated
furnace in the basement was the cause
of fire excitement at the fashionable
Hotel Marengo tonight
a volume of smoke issuing from the
basement windows caused general alarm
among the guests. many of whom were
preparing to vacate with their belong
ings when the firemen arrived and by
use of chemicals averted q possible con-
Migration
The rafters of the lower floor were
scorched, but the timely work of the
firemen prevented them from blazing.
AS the hotel is surrounded by large
boarding houses the entire apparatus of
the Dayton street engine house was
called out to be OF assistance.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
KINNEY FAv0RS MOVE
TO LOSE ALL SALOONS
Doee os Venice Enraged at Actions of
the Board Of Trustees and
May Launch New
Movement
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
VENICE, Dec. 4.-That Abbot Kinney
favors closing all the saloons in Ocean
Park and will launch movement with
such an object is the belief of those who
have conferred with him in reference. to
the action of the city trustees in threaten
ing to take away the license Of the St.
Marks bar.
The board. II is said, has decided, OBJ
jections to the way the present manage
ment conducts the place The establish
n,ent is being operated by a creditors
board, it is said, and no restrictions on
the class of patrons or sale of liquor are
recognized.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05

A meeting was held at the Y. M c. A.
tonight to form a gramma school ath-
letic league. Superintendent Hamilton
was present and gave his sanction to
such an organization.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
FORM NEW COMPANY WITH
100000 CAPITAL STOCK

Special 20 The Herald
SAN BERNARDINO, Dec. "A new
orange company with its authorized cap
ital stock placed at 100000 yesterday
filed articles of incorporation with the
county clerk.
1t will be known as the Southern Cali
fornia Orange company and the principal
place of business will be in the city.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
SEEK TO SECURE NEXT
CONVENTION FOR RIVERSIDE

special TO The Herald
RIVERSIDE. Dec. 4.-James Mills y.
H. Reed and r. p CundiR are attending
the fruit growers convention in Marys
ville
They will try to secure the next con-
vention for Riverside.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
AGED WOMAN DIES FROM
INJURIES CAUSED BY FALL

Speci,l to The Herald.
RIVERSIDE, Dec. AIRS. Lucia A. S.
Hicks died here Tuesday afternoon as
the result of injuries caused by fall.
The deceased was 70 years of age.
prominent member of the First Methodist
church and a resident of Riverside since
1895. She leaves q large estate.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
BOYS ARE CHARGED WITH
TEARING UP MACHINERY
Special to The Herald.

Special 10 The Herald.
PASADENA, Dec. 4.-Roy Hamblin,
Reuben Scott. Harold Crowell and Glen
Crowell. ranging in age from IL to l6
wears, are charged with malicious mis-
chief and will be arraigned before Justice
Mcdonald tomorrow morning.
1t is alleged the boys went into a pump
house in the arroyo on Thanksgiving day
end broke up valuable property, destroy
ing its usefulness.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
BERGER is SELECTED

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 4.-sam Berger
was tonight selected as referee for the
Thomas Ketchell fight. scheduled to take
place in this city December 12.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05

ORR & EDWARDS COMPANY
Successors to Orr Hines Co. Funeral di-
rectors
Corner Tenth aud Flower SITS.
Main 60: Home F4sT1 Lady assistant
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
DRUG CLERK TO BE TRIED
FOR SELLING LIQUOR
Special 10 1he Herald.

Special 70 lhe HefaId.
LONG BEACH. Dec. 4.-The trial of
James Fl. Roddick. q clerk in the Prittie
drug store, Locust and Ocean avenues, on
the charge of violating the liquor ordi-
nances, will be held Tuesday at 10 o'clock
before Justice Brayton. Attorney A. c.
Lawson. who was yesterday elected po-
lice judge, win conduct the prosecution.
Attorney f. A. Knight Will appear for
Roddick.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
NATIONAL GUARD COMPANY
TO HOLD GRAND BALL

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, Dec. A grand
military ball will be given by company
K at the armory hall Friday night.
The members of the company will APP
pear in military uniform.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
EEGIN SESSIONS OF THIRTY
NINTH ANNUAL MEETING

RIVERSIDE, Dec. 1.-THE thirty-ninth
semi-annual meeting of the Southern
California Medical society, opened at 2
o'clock this afternoon at the GleDwood
1t will continue all day tomorrow clos
ing with a banquet at o'clock Thursday
evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
Others NAV Trx

There is a probability that another try
will be made for the record soon while
the roads are in good condition. Three.
different parties representing as many
makes of cars have announced their In
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05

MONEY 10 LOAN-EASY TERMS. CLEVB-
land Cleveland. 4s4 H. W. Hellman. A9oss:
Main 1886.
MONEY TO LOAN-W. ID. SIMPSON & CO..
sos Union Trust block. Main 3o56: F673o.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
FUNERAL NOTICES

LYoNS-Ft1noral services over the remains Of
officer Z. II. Lyons will be held at the
rnortuary chapel of Pierce Bros. & Co., $40
s. Flower street. December S, at 10 a. m.
The remains will lie in state at Pierce Bros
parlors until evening, and will be shipped
under police escort to New York for inter-
rnent
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
TO ERECT COSTLY BEACH
APARTMENT HOUSE
81 ecial 70 Tho Herald.

81 ecial 20 Tho Herald.
LONG BEACH. Dec. IA permit for
the erection of a three-story apartment
house on the beach near the foot of Mag
noIia avenue was taken out this morning
by George Ward.
The plans for the building were drawn
by Architect c. F. Macdonald of Los
Angeles. The structure will cost $500. 1t
will have a plastered exterior,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
BIRTHS
BoYs

BEsLECK-To Theodore and Fannie Besleck
1l41 East Eleventh street
ROUSLOG-To Edwin A. and Judith r. Bous-
log (nee Boyd, 1454 West Twenty-second
street.
cARR-To Frank w. and Mabel Carr Cnee
Barber), 525 Crocker street.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05

Carpenters began work today on two
new treatment rooms. each forty feet
square, which will be built adjoining the
Long Beach sanitarium and will be
equipped with appliances for giving var
ious kinds Of baths and electrical treat
ments. The sanitarium has Just been
opened by W. Ray Simpson, formerly
manager Of the Glendale sanitarium.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05

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Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05

In th. future The heruId will issue to sub
scribers holding six months contracts The
HousekeepeI instead OF the Womans Homo
Companion. The Housekeeper is preferred by
many of our patrons. 1t Is bright, full Of ex-
ceilent articles Of rspeciaI interest to women
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05

A. c. Lawson, assistant city attorney,
will go TO San Pedro Monday and
Wednesday of next week to defend Pa
trolmen Taylor and Auburn, who were ar
rested while in the discharge of their
duty at West Long Beach by San Pedro
authorities. This case will bring up
again the question of jurisdiction over
Terminal island.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05

Lorne Middough. president Of the Y.
NJ. G. A. boys conference at Santa Bar
bara, has returned to his home in this
city. accompanied by the delegates from
Long Beach.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
AGED IOWA RESIDENT
DIES AT LONG BEACH

BY Associated Press
LONG BEACH, Dec. 4,-Daniel Wagner.
II years old, who came here recently
from Knoxville. Ia, died last night at
his home on Locust avenue He was
native of Germany.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05

The Mohican club of the Y NJ C. A.
enjoyed tamala supper and candy feed
tonight. c. M. Richmond was the host.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05

Rev. Jean F. Loba will address the New
Century club at it's meeting next Tuesday
night on Investments. Wise and Other
wise" The club meets at the home of
nenyon Warren, 75S North Orange Grove
avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05

Rev. Robert j. Burdette is recovering
from slight attack of bronchitis. The
attack came on about ten days ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
PIANOS
PIANOS

ONE FRICE ECONOMIC SYSTEM oS
SELLING PIANOS. THE COMMISSION
AND EXPENSES so5iEIIMES PAID A
PIANO AGENT WOULD SATISFY US AS
A PROFIT. NO AGENTS NO HOUSE 10
HOUSE CANvASSERS NO HEAVY
RENTS AND EXPENSES. NO ANNOY
ING SOLICITATIONS; NO FANCY PRICES.
NO MISREPRESENTATION OF VALUES.
NO SPECIAL SALES lSELLS) OF NEW
PIANOS. NO PRETENDED DISCOUNT TS.
NO PRESENTS OF LESSONS" CHECK.
BONDS. ETC. SIMPLY LOW PRICES ALL
THE TIME. PIANOS TUNED. REGU.
LATED AND REPAIRED.
HAS. A. PROCTOR. J15 WEST PTcO
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05

WedtHeT OuHuItIons
BY Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. A moderate
southeast storm caused rain over large por-
tion OF California, with snow in the noun
'ai: The following high winds are reported.
Mount Tamalpais. SO miles. southwest; Reno
49, southwest, Tonopah. S6. southeast Con-
ditons still favorable for unsettled weather,
with occasional rain and southerly winds.
Forecast
Los Angeles and vicinity: Cloudy Thursday
probably rain; light east wind.
San Francisco and vicinity: Unsettled wealth
er Thursday, with occasional rain; fresh
southwest wind.
Santa Clara valley: Cloudy Thursday, with
rain; ligh. south wind.
Sacramento valley: Cloudy Thursday, with
rain light south wind.
San Joaquin valley Cloudy Thursday, and
probably rain, fresh south winds.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
FIRE WARDEN IS
.SEVEREL Y INJURED
NEARLY LOSES LIFE IN BATTLE
WITH FLAMES
confagration Near Rustic Canyon
Threatens Many Costly Homes
in PaIisades--Has Ragged
Three Days

Special to The Herald.
SANTA MONICA, Dec. 4.--From the
effects Of a fall to the bottom of a fifty
foot gorge which he sustained while
Greeting the work of force Of fire
fighters who subdued blaze that swept
the stubbIe land east of Rustic canyon
last night. Fire Warden w. NJ. Murray
of the Santa Monica Land and Water
company Is confined to the hospital here.
His condition is said to be precarious.
For two days the fire ragged in the
mountains, but was given little thought
here, as it appeared TO be at a point
where forest fires are of frequent occur
ence at this time OF the year and in g.
district where no improved property is
located.
Shortly after dark last night the flamos
burst into view of persons living in the
Palisades, and soon word was received
IL the city that the destruction of many
costly homes was threatened.
Believing the progress of the fire called
for immediate action Murray hastily or
ganized posse, and with wagonload Of
firefghting equipment headed for the con-
t1agration.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05

Mrs. II. z. Johnson, prominent writer
of Boise City, Idaho, who passes each
winter here. has begun the erection OF n
California house on North Los Robes
avenue. 1t is being built after Mrs.
Johnson's own plans.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05

At the monthly meeting of the Fifth
Ward Improvement association tomorrow
night w. S. Harbert will read paper on
Storm Water as 1t Affects the City and
the Citizen.''
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE
vEToEs FOOTBALL GAME

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Dec. 4.-There win be no
football game. neither will there be relay
races or any other athletic meet at Tour
nament park on New Years day. whicn
is the declaration of the Tournament
directors. With the regular chariot races
and the extra race between E. #. OFFS
horses and those of c. C. West it is
figured that all the time will be taken up
Numerous requests from football teams
have been made to President Cary for
games in connection with the Tourna-
.nent, but he has turned them all down.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
Body Found by Friends

While aiding the workers in laying bare
n strip of land around the fire to prevent
II from spreading outside the confines Of
the canyon, Murray, unnoticed by any
cne. stumbled into a declivity, down the
side of which he was precipitated with
terrific force.
With his nose broken and his body q
mass of bruises and cuts he was found an
hour later by the fire fighters. who had
begun a search for him. Murray was con-
veyed here for medical treatment by the
Marquee brothers
His injuries. although OF a painful ma :
ture. it is not believed will confine him
70 the hospital longer than two weeks.
Reports from the burned district tonight
indicate the conflagration is entirely under
control.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
THE WEATHER
LOS ANarLns. peal 4 q
Weather Conditions

Maximum temperature. "a.
Minimum temperature, 81.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05

Frank Croft has recovered conscious
ness. He says he does not know how he
received the injuries when found uncon-
scious on Alameda street in Los Angeles.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-06-14

In q certain town Of western MaSsa-
chusetts two of the most prominent
citizens IRE Methodist brother and q
Presbyterian BROTHER. These are neigh
bors, and. for the most part, dwell on
good terms. e'scept when they try to
effect no exchange of horses or to talk
religion.
On one occasion the two had traded
horses, and. although the outcome
ranked in the breast Of the Methodist,
they had met and started discussion
on the subject Of predestination. As
usual an alteration ensued, when the
Methodist log. control of himself. With
mixed emotions concerning horse
trades and John Calvin in his mind, he
suddenly exclaimed:
you're a robtcr, a liar and a Tres.
byterianr
This proved too much for the Presby.
terrain. and fight began, in which the
Presbyterian got the best Of It, As be
sat upon It's PROSTATE opponent. bump.
ing his bead against the ground, he
said:
"Take It back. take 1t back, or I'll
bump you. foolish head orr
'I'll tase it back" gasped the van.
pushed Methodist. ION the first two
| counts. you're not robber nor q
liar, but you're q blamed old Presby.
terrain II die for it"-Harpers Week.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-06-14
THE Curious Banyan Tree.

Bofanigts long ago voted the banyan
tree II India place In the catalogue
Of wonderful vegetable production. In
its infancy 1t resembles other trees in
having a single stem or trunk and n
dense head Of foliage. AS the tree in
creases III size. however. the branches
spread out horizontally to such a won
droas extent that they would be unable
to support themselves had not nature
corae to the rescue with n remarkable
provision. To supply the necessary
support the branches of the parent
stem throw out here and there small
fibroIs shoots, which Immediately be-
gin growing downward toward the
earth. In a surprisingly short time
they reach the ground and take root
and gradually increase in size until
they sometimes rival the original
trunk itself.
This new trunk, with its numerous
fhrous roots. renews the whole life Of
the tree. Other new limbs and shoots
are rapidly thrown out until finally
what was originally a single tree trunk
becomes a considerable forest, each
llpb and shoot Of which are curioua,s
connected