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Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
YOUNG FORGER
GIVEN SENTENCE
Yields to Temptation In Order to
Raise Money to Bet on Races
and His Downfall
Follows

Lure of the race track and love of
betting his money on the ponies caused
the downfall of j. D. Evans, a bright
appearing, well dressed young man,
who yesterday paid the penalty for his
forgery in department one of the su-
perior court when Judge Smith sem
fenced him to serve the next two years
of his life in San Quentin penitentiary.
Evans told the court that he had
relatives in New York state, eminently
respectable old people who thought the
world and all of their son, but he
stated that he had not written to them
of his dilemma.
He came west several months ago
and became a bookkeeper for a local
hotel company. When the racing sea-
son opened he began to place a small
bet now and then on the ponies.
The visitors at the hotel, many of
them race track men, occasionally
stopped by to give him a sure tip.
Some times he won a small amount, at
other times he lost Later, when he
was unable to go to the track he would
send money out by friend to back
certain horses with. Finally he re-
ceived a good tip and put all he could
get on it and lost.
1t was then that ruin stared him in
the face and, according to his confess
sion in court yesterday, he forged two
checks, each for $50, to cover his
losses.
Yesterday he received sentence and
he made no plea for mercy.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
INCORPORATIONS

California Sanitarium company-Di-
rectors: II. ]. Johnson, f. G. Fuller, d.
f. Brown C. e. Berry and F. A. Har-
per- Capital stock, $4,000, of which $50
has been subscribed
Los Angeles Accident Adjustment
company-Dlrectors ]. w. Lecky,
Frank c. Armstrong and A. ]. Morgan
stern. Capital stock, $4,000, of which
the full amount has been subscribed.
Great Northern Mining and Milling
company-Directors Calvin w. Brown,
A. j. Richardson, e. s. Shank, e. Grif-
fifth and Wiley McGinnis. Capital
81, 100000 of which 81 has been sub
scribed
Asphaltum Composition Brick COM
pany of Long Beach-Directors: w. L.
Cook. w. M. Cook, III. l.. Ward, e. f.
Ward and George A. Hart Capital
stock. $4,000, of which $4,000 has been
subscribed.
Los Angeles Stock exchange-Direc-
tors: IT. Ormond. j. II. Peters, S. l.
woodward, M, E. Bundley and M. %.
Peters.
Raja Yoga School of Udana Karana
order OF Buddhists-Directors E.
Leodi Mazzinanda, Walter Magee, G.
II. Vauhn, u. j. Cyremies, 70. A. Mac
Carty, Emma Schwenk, George w.
Taylor. b. l., Rude and f. j. Pearce.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
CLUB To HONOR
LOVED FOUNDER
FRIDAY MORNING MEMBERS
WILL GIVE TEA
Friends Of Madame Caroline Severance
viii Gather TO Help Celebrate
Her Eighty-elghth
Birthday

Madame Caroline Severance, the
mother of clubs, the founder and first
president of the Friday Morning club,
and beloved by all California club
women, will celebrate her S8th birthday
today and the members of the Friday
Morning club will give a reception In
her honor this afternoon at their club
house, Tigueroa and Tenth streets.
Madame Severance Is a pioneer resi-
dent of Los Angeles and has been well
known and popular here for many
years. Her cozy home, THE Nest" on
West Adams street, has been the scene
of many delightful gatherings and
when her presence can be secured at a
meeting of any club in Los Angeles
they consider that they have procured
treasure. Hundreds of poverty
stricken people have her to thank for
the comforts and necessaries of life
with which they are supplied and
much unostentatious charity work has
she done in other directions.
A feature this afternoon will be the
cutting of the birthday cake and the
blowing out of the candles. Tea will
be served from 3 to 5 o'clock and
Madame Severance will be assisted III
her receiving duties by number Of the
charter members.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
CITY TO REPAVE SIXTH
AND COLLECT THE BILLS
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS GETS
COUNCILS CONSENT
Storm Sewer Construction Brings
About Chaotic Conditions Which
Will Be RemedIed as Speedily as
Possible for Property Owners

Because of conditions brought about
take personal charge of repaving Sixth
street in the heart of the business CEN
ter and yesterday the council passed
an urgent request of the board of pub
lie works.
The recommendation of the board,
which was promptly acted on, was as
follows:
THE board respectfully requests
your honorable body to adopt the ac-
companying resolution of authorization
for the repaving of the south side of
Sixth street, between Hill street and
Main street.
"This portion of Sixth street is in
very bad condition owing to the con-
struction of storm sewer therein,
and also other excavations done by
different companies.
"It is intended that the property
owners, the storm sewer contractor and
the Los Angeles Gas and Electro COM
pany will pay the expenses of this
work, except that the city shall pay
an amount equivalent to repairs made
necessary by the cutting of the pave
ment by order of the city authorities in
making the necessary changes in exist
ing pipe lines which were In the way of
the storm drain.
This repaVing being of an urgent
nature, however. the board desires to
contract to have the work done and
will collect from the property owners,
the contractor and the lighting COM
pany above named their proportionate
share of the expense and return this
amount to the city treasurer"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
LODGES Give Handsome Presents

Following the joint installation cere-
monies of the Brotherhood of Amer
lean Yoemen in Oak hall. Brotherhood
building, last Saturday evening, H. A.
Miller, Pacific coast manager for the
Yoemen, presented to DR.. H. b. Mont
gomery, retiring presiding officer of
Ivanho- homestead No. 141S, and to
F. E. Bender of Los Angeles home
stead 947, each a beautiful engraved
Jewel in behalf of the members of the
two named homesteads. Afterwards
the two honoreo officers were seated at
the charmingly decorated banquet ta-
bles, which were laid with 400 covers.
Mr.. Miller acted as toastmaster and
speeches were made by c. c. Van
Enens, w. w. Walter, Charles w.
Lewis, w. B. Rogers and others.
The grand foreman, William Koch of
Des Moines, Iowa, is expected here in
February on an official visit to Los
Angeles and the Pacific coast. The
following officers were installed in
Ivanhoe homestead No. 141S: Hon.
foreman, c. H. Lewis; master of cere-
monies, w w. Walter; correspondent,
Winifred z. Rogers; chaplain, Mrs.
Nellie c.. Eager; master of accounts,
d. C. Sullivan; overseer, Miss Kittie
Ketensky, assistant overseer, Mrs.
Larson; Lady Rebecca, Mrs. II. A. Mil
ler; Lady Rowena, Mrs. Gillet, watch
man, r. H. Cunningham; sentinel, A.
j. Wray.
In the Los Angeles homestead No.
974 the officers who were installed were
honorary foreman, A. B. Wholmes
master of ceremonies, H. w. Stumpp
overseer, Mrs. F. d. Miller; master of
accounts, W. E. Mann; correspondent,
T. II. Gray; chaplain, j. c. Alexander;
Lady Rebecca, Mrs. H. u. White;
Lady Row ena, Mrs. r. M. Gray; sem
tinei, r. ID. Miller; watchman, C, F.
Upp; guard, W. s. Story.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15

IS POSTPONED
COMMISSION Is MOVING CARE
FULLY
Every Precaution Being Taken to Pre-
vent Giving Opponents Desired
Opportunity of Making
Trouble

Owing to necessary delay in compar
ing the names of signers of the petition
asking the city council to call a special
election on the question of consolidation
between Los Angeles and San Pedro,
action by the council has been post
poned until next Monday.
At that time the petitions will be in
proper shape, City Attoreny Hewitt
will have prepared the necessary or
dinance, and the action of the council
in calling a special election will be
mere matter of form.
Deputies of the city clerk have COM
pleted the first fifty sheets of the pc
titions, bearing 37O3 names, and after
eliminating $50 names of signers who
were found not to be qualified electors,
there remains 3O43. At this ratio the
5000 signatures obtained by canvas
sers will net about $500, compared with
627S necessary to make the call for the
election legal.
The commission is aware that op
ponents of consolidation are looking
for flaws in the proceedings, and it is
their desire to give enemies of consoli-
dation no opportunity to make trouble.
New Consolidation Storm Center
Huntington Park is in the throes of
consolidation agitation.
The town, which adjOins Los Angeles
on the southeast, is divided in senti-
ment between those who favor incor-
poration as a city of the sixth class and
those who believe that the hope of fu-
tnre prosperity and relief from heavy
additional Indebtedness lies In consoli-
dating with Los Angeles.
The latter class of residents are said
to be in a majority and it is their de-
clared intention, within the next two
weeks, to begin the circulation of pc
titions asking the calling of special
election on the question of consolidating
with Los Angeles.
A delegation composed of leading
business men of Wilmington yesterday
came to Los Angeles for the purpose of
comforting with members of the city
and county consolidation commission.
Now that the consolidation of Los
Angeles and San Pedro is assured, res
idents of Wilmington are more than
ever anxious to come into the sister
hood of cities.
1t is the announced intention of the
commission, however to effect the con-
solidation with San Pedro before seri-
ously taking up the work affecting
other cities and districts.
Members of the commission tomorrow
afternoon, II it is a clear day, will in
spect the work done by the Los An
geles Dock and Terminal company,
and hold a meeting in Wilmington in
the evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
Installation of Officers

A public installation of officers was
held last evening by the members of
Samson lodge No. 14S, knights of
Pythias, at their hall, Southwest COR
ner Downey avenue and Avenue Twen-
ty-two.
The officers installed were: Fred r.
Richardson, c. c.; George S. Welch,
V. c.; Elroy w. Smith, M. of W.; H.
Sturm, prelate; w. w. Stockwell, X. of
r. and S.. George Weeks, M. of f.;
C. w. Hammond. M. Of Ex.; j. c.
Whute, NJ of A; e. Garrett. inner
guard Robert H. Lang, outer guard.
A delightful program of music and
readings was given and refreshments
were served.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
To Have Newspaper Carnival

One of the most unique affairs that
has been given this season will be the
Newspaper carnival at Father Meyer 8
Memorial hall, at which the members
of the conference of st. Vincents de
Paul will be hostesses. 1t will take
place January "a and there will be
twelve booths, each one representing
local newspaper At the entrance
to the Herald booth a herald with a
large horn will stand and he will blow
his wares, ice cream cornucopias, into
popularity. Miss Clark will be in
charge.
In the Evening News" booth every
thing will be in Turkish style and
cigars, cigarettes and violets will be sold
under the direction of Miss Estelle LIE
Sage, Miss Mildred Talcott and Miss
Mytle Talcott.
The Examiner" will be represented
by a police court with Miss Teresa
Clark In charge. The judge, the po-
licemen and the prisoners will all be
there.
Miss Clara Gerhardt is arranging for
the "Times- Mirror booth, which will
be composed entirely of mirrors, which
in rejecting will throw the person in
front of it all out of shape. Peanuts
and popcorn will be sold there
The Wells- Fargo Express company
will occupy the Express booth and
express packages will be sold under the
direction CT Misses Mary LIE Sage and
Josephine Lane.
The Record" pink sheet will be per-
sonified by a shooting gallery and and
sporting goods will be sold. Miss
Fowler will be in charge.
The "Tidings'' booth will include
a fortune telling tent with Miss Grace
Du Casse and Miss May Delaney
dressed as gypsys, reading the palms.
Miss Brant. Geraldine Fitzgerald and
Agnes Brown will sell pennants and
students supplies from the college
Student" booth. A postoffice will hold
sway in the Saturday Evening Post"
booth under the direction of Misses
Marie and Hortense Lindenfeldt.
Pictures of all kinds, with actors
photographs preponderating, will ap-
pear in the Graphic" booth under the
direction of Miss Anna Sullivan.
A roulette wheel will be the feature
of the "Out West" booth and Miner
Hicks and his food pipe will also be
there, - at least their doubles.
The Pacific Outlook booth will take
care of the hats.
The proceeds from the affair will be
given to the poor of the parish.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
WOMAN HER OWN ATTORNEY

Mrs Edward Anderson succeeded in
clearing herself on a charge of dis
turbing the peace by acting as her own
attorney before jury in Justice Cham
bers' court yesterday morning. She
cross-examined witnesses like an old
attorney.
plant sworn out by Fred G. Galley a
tenant of Mrs. Anderson's, who rents
the house at S45 San Julian street. Mrs,
Anderson is said to have gone to the
house to collect rent and sat down on
the bed. She is said to have refused
TO move until the money was paid her.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
New President Receives

Mrs. Elmer w. Riggle, the new presi-
dent of the Southgate Card club, was
hostess last evening at a card party
given by that organization at New
Southgate hall, Main and Thirty-third
streets. 1t was the first card party
given under her administration and she
was assisted in receiving by Mrs Ella
Mitchell and Mrs. Upton, Miss Lucre-
tia A. Robinson gave most delightful
program on the piano, accompanied by
the violin. Cards were played during
the main part of the evening and dainty
prizes were awarded.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
'c ORIENTAL STRIPED
TAPESTRY 25c
GIRL SENTENCED FOR THEFT
Police Find Stolen Watch in Young
Mans Pocket and Arrest
Follows

Rita Lama was given thirty days in
Jail by Police Justice Fredrickson yes
terday on charge of petty larceny.
Rita is the young woman who is said
to have gone to the house of H. A.
Howard on Twenty fifth street and ap-
piled for a room. When she was be-
ing shown through the house she is said
to have stolen a valuable watch which
she gave to Earl Low.
When arrested Low had the watch
on his person. He was also charged
with petty larceny. He pleaded not
guilty to the charge and his case was
set for February II. He was released
under $50 bonds.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
Mrs. Dixon to Be Hostess

Mrs. Willis M Dixon of 1900 Arapahoe
street will be hostess this afternoon
at a meeting of the Pine Forest Whist
club members. The house will be deco
rated entirely with violets and there
will be present Mesdames G. r. Beebe,
B. r. Brown, j. e. Ball, H. j. Pott,
Thomas Hughes, w. p Jeffries, C. S.
Kious, C. H. Napphay, D. A. Meekins,
William A. Morehouse, o. Morgan, H.
NJ. Myer, G. w. Perkins, F. H. Mich
OILS, F. w. Strachan, M. P. Snyder, W.
R. Fuber, c. w. Sylvester and W. H.
Wagner.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
T. It. r. F. Whist Club Meets

Mrs. ]. B. Mccullough of 929 West
Eighteenth street entertained the men,
bers of the T. T. F. F. Whist club last
evening. The meeting had been post
poned from the Week before. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. d. w. Field,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Hobill, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. r. McEwen, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
w. Burdick, Mr.. and Mrs. George w.
Kitchen, Mr.. and Mrs. Nichols, Mr..
and Mrs. French, Mr. and Mrs. w. A.
Hartwell, Mrs. r. Bishop and Mr..
Johnson.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
is AFRAID OF HoLDUP MEN

Juan Chavez was fined $40 by Police
Justice Fredrickson on charge of car
rying concealed weapons yesterday
afternoon and the sentence was then
suspended.
Chavez was arrested Sunday night
while searching for physician for his
wife, who he said was i'll. He was
carrying a large revolver and Is said
to have announced his intention OF
shooting any person who tried to hold
him up.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15

the enclosed card and return to us to-
day or tomorrow.
yours for good roads,
"(Signed)-T. Farley, H. I. Stuart,
J. Howard Patton, Ernest H. May, Her.
man r. Hertel, Charles Grimes, Frank
c. Bolt j. o. McCament, H. Newby,
F. S. Wallace"
Members of the committee stated last
night that they expect to visit Long
Beach and the coast cities this week.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
Holds Neqress on Bail

Bessie Sawyer pleaded not guilty to
a charge of vagrancy before Police JUS
tice Frederickson yesterday morning.
Her trial was set for January 10. Bes-
sic is the young negress who was ar
rested some days ago by Patrolmen
Glenn and Stevens. She deposited $50
bail for her appearance in court and
then telephone Justice Fhederickson
that she would not be able to attend
her trial as she was Ill. She has had
trouble with the police at numerous
times in the past.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15

Mrs. E. w. Gilmore, 2OO1 Ocean View
avenue, in honor of Mrs. s. S. Frackel-
ton, china painter and worker in
American Keramics of note. Mrs. Will
liam John Scholl will have charge of
the musical program and guests will
be received between s and IL o'clock.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
Box Party and Supper

Six guests were members of an en-
joyable box party at the Belasco, fol-
lowed by a dainty supper at Levy's
last evening given by Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Wadsworth Schenck Of 1922
Hobart boulevard in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Sandgren. Other guests We're
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Clark Carlisle.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
Proaram of Readings and Music

The members of the Hollywood board
of trade will hold their annual meet
ing this evening in Wilcox hall, Holly
wood, and Miss Bessie Bartlett, Miss
Pearl Herndon and Archibald Sessions
will present a program of readings and
music
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
Are AareeabIy Entertained

The members of the Monday Musical
club were agreeably entertained yes
terday afternoon by Mrs G. G. Null
Inns and Miss Mullins of 2407 Juliet
street.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
To Speak on "Parls"

b. r. Baumgardt will speak on
"Paris" at the meeting of the Cosmos
club Wednesday afternoon in Sym
phony hall, Blanchard building. The
address was scheduled for last Wednes-
day, but it was postponed until tomor-
row afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
To Entertain Club

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert r. Russell of
2226 Hobart boulevard will entertain
the members of the Merry-ha-ha club
this evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
THE CITY

Strangers are invited to visit the exhibit
Of California products at the Chamber OF
Commerce building on Broadway, be-
tween First and Second streets. where
free Information will be given on all sub
iects pertaining to this section.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
c. c. G. Euchre Club Metes

The members of the c. c. c. Euchre
club were entertained yesterday after
noon by Mrs A. j. Roberts of 1902
West Twenty first street
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15

The Herald will pay 40 In cash to any.
the arrest and conviction OF any person
cought stealing copies Of The Herald
from the premises Of our patrons.
THE HERALD.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
Bitten BY Japanese

Otto Mills an employe of the Alexan-
dira hotel, was bitten above the right
eve In a fight with n Japanese employe
Of the hotel yesterday morning. The
Japanese was not arrested. Mills was
treated at the receiving hospital.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
Sentence Suspended

George Philyaw was given n thirty
day suspended sentence by Police Jus
tice Fredercikson on n charge OF petty
Cmbezzlement yesterday. Philyaw is
said to have sold a bicycle belonging
to w. II. Bruce and failed to turn over
$29 of the money he received
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
Fined for Battery

Giuseppl Guaglordi was fined 81 on
n charge Of battery by Police Justice
Fredericton yesterday. Giuseppi Ia
said to have become enraged at Frank
#. Stone. n neighbor, and struck him
several times In n fight.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
Badqer Club to Entertain

The members of the California
Badger club will entertain this after
noon with a reception at the home of
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Clara Shortridge Foltz, attorney.
General practice all courts. Merchants
Trust building. Second and Broadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
$500 Outfits So. .9S

Finest typography outfits Largest size lamp bottles
bulb and tubes. Every outfit is equipped with $3.50
platinum point, best swivel hands box absorbent ma
teral trial plaques large bottles of stain
assorted coors outfits In large stamped box
ready for burning Regular $500 values sale. I'm
derpriced Tuesday at $39S.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
Sues for Damages

Suit for $4,000 damages was filed yes
terday In the superior court by the
heirs to the estate of the late Mrs.
Catherine Gray. Mrs. Gray was killed
last December while alighting from a
Pacific Electric car at Green avenue,
Pasadena, and the railway Is made
defendant to the suit.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
Fined for Cruelty

s. Kreijeo was fined $25 on charge OF
cruelty to animals yesterday, while a
companion, f. Steinkorre, was fined
SIS on the same charge. The two men
are said to have driven a horse which
was suffering from an injured foreleg
and when ordered to stop using 1t by
humane officer refused to do so.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15

The funeral Of II. T. Hays VIII be
held in Los Angeles at the undertaking
parlors of Sutch & Co., the day not
having been decided. The body will be
taken to Lancaster, Pa, for interment,
the Journey to be begun next Saturday.
The Elks, Masons, Sbriners, Knights
Templars, Woodmen of the World and
the Foresters will combine in the
funeral, the deceased having been a
member of these organizations.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-15
Boys Arrested

James Green and James Carroll wer
arrested In a room on South Mai
street yesterday in which they are sal
to have had no right to be. The boy
were taken to the police station bu
were afterward released as they ha
stolen nothing. They are said to hav
formerly been inmates of Whittier re
form school
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-24
SOCIETY NOTES.
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Mrs. Donald Mclean.

Washington letter to the Times Democrat contains the following ref erence tc the recently reelected president of the D. A. R.:
 Mrs. Mclean, among her various beautiful toilettes of tEis week. has worn one of peculiar elegance, prin- cess robe of steel blue chiffon velvet, with a long full train and touches 0i old lace about the bodice. En suite with this is the toque of blue velvet. With d sudden, almost horizontal gtlsh on the left side of the splendid ostrich tips of the same color Lilies of the valley at the cOrsage added a pret- ty touch to this costume Mrs Me Lean is never seen without flowers about her.
 Upon the opening of the D. A. R. Congress, Mrs. Donald Mclean, inn posinsly escorted, moved down the aisle to the stage, between two rows of pretty girl pages, lined up on each side It is a great honor to be one of the pages to the president general. Her costume was a symphony ill pale violet. The soft silken fabric of her violet gown was vaguely striped with white. Her small hat of violet erin, bubbing over at the southwest corner with violet plumes, had streamers at the back of violet velvet that reached below the waist. Her arms were load ed with great sheaf of lilies and red roses, while she held ill her hands peck of viciets made into a bouquet the floral color scheme of her adorn- ment being appropriately patriotic.
 Mrs. Mclean is one of the rare women in life with natiEe oratorical talent. She speaks forcibly without halts, with ease and abandon, and swift, spontaneous humor, joining with the audience, involuntarily, n chuckles at her own quaint, clever sallies, in the most delightfully."- infec- tious way She bas brilliant direct ness apd a gift for strong climaxes.
 '.The first to congratulate the presl- dent general after her magnificent ad- dress of welcome on Monday was Capt. Richmond Pearson Robson ef Merrimac and congressional fame, who appeared upon the stage at the psychological moment and graspel her hand heartily; then taking seat and facing the frilly audience valiant ly from the rostrum throughout the rest of the show.
 The president general proudly an- nounced in her speech that 1,600 new daughters had been born into the great national organization