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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01
ALL is READY FOR
IRRIGATION CONGRESS
MANY PROMINENT GUESTS AT
sAcRAM ENTo
Program for Session Promises to Be
of Great lnterest-cIty Is EIab-
orateIy Decorated for
the Occasion
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SACRAMENTO, Aug. 31.-All is In
readiness for the fifteenth National Irri-
sauon congress which opens here Mon
uay' Hundreds Of delegates have arrived
ana any every train brings additions to the
i il The majority of delegates and Wis
l.o5s are que to reach the city tomorrow
and Monday
extensive preparations have been made
III tne congress and the interstate ex-
position of irrigated land and forest
time. ''-S S''''-o
The city has peen elaboratelv and ar
tistically decorated for the occasion and
tonight the streets present a mass ~
light and color 1t being the first occasion
the electric display was given a nuhlic
test. Red and green of the congress and
red, white and blue, the national. form
the color scheme.
From Second to Twelfth and the inter
vening streets are artistically Illuminated
and the Plaza is ablaze with light.
Dutch windmill is a feature. On one side
is the legend, Science bids the desert
drink" while on the reverse are the
words, Make homes on the Iand.'
Welcome National Irrigation congress-
blazed in bright colors at the depot when
the delegates arrived. Vice President
Fairbanks is expected to arrive tomorrow
afternoon. Governor Meade of Wash
ington and a party of twenty-eight are
due early in the morning from WalIn
Walla. Governor George e. Chamber
lain of Oregon. president of the National
Irrigation congress, will be here Monday.
Among the prominent arrivals today
were George e. Barstow of Texas, pres
ident of the National Drainage associa-
ton; DR.. j, w. MCGEE of Washington.
d. c., secretary of the inland waterways
commission, and c. w. Mott, general i'm
migration agent for the Northern Pacific
railroad.
w. A. Beard of Sacramento, chairman
of the executive committee, and the other
officers here are enthusiastic over the
congress and expect over 1000 delegates to
be in attendance.
The four great objects of the congress
are to Save the forests. store the floods,
reclaim the deserts and make homes on
the land"
The opening session will commence at
80 o'clock Monday afternoon. There
will be addresses by Vice President Fair
banks. Governor Gillett, Governor Cham
berlain, Senator Perkins and others. The
Ogden tabernacle choir of 200 voices will
render the opening ode.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01
N. S. G. W.

The Native Sons of the Golden West
will install a new parlor to be known
as Santa Monica parlor No. 237 at the
City by the Sea Monday night.
Grand Trustee H. c. Lichtenberger and
Deputy Grand President Nathan P. Bun
DIV will conduct the ceremonies connected
with the new organization.
The Los Angeles, San Bernardino and
Santa Ana parlors will leave Los Angeles
on special electric cars, leaving Fourth
street Tuesday evening at $50 o'clock
Arriving at the beach town they will
he met by the officials of Santa Monica,
who will head parade through the prin-
cipal streets. The following will be the
order of the parade:
Platoon of police.
Grand Marshal L. P. Metz and aids.
First Division
N. S. G. W. brass band.
Grand officers.
Ramona parlor No. 100.
Sierra Madre parlor No 2S5
Santa Monica parlor No. 2S7.
Visiting Native Sons.
Second Division
Grand Army flies and drums.
Los Angeles parlor No. 40.
| Corona parlor No. 1856.
| La Fiesta parlor TO. 2S6.
| Grizzly Bear officers and staff.
| Following are the officers for institution
ceremonies: Past grand president, II. c.
Lichtenberger, Ramona parlor No. 1O9;
grand president Nathan p. Bundy, d. d.
Ia. p; grand first vice president, DIR. p.
M. Lazard Los Angeles parlor No. 45i
grand second vice president, A. A.
Schmidt. Corona parlor No. 1876; grand
third vice president, w. T. Calderwood
La Fiesta parlor No. 2S6; grand marshal
Ray Howard Sierra Madre parlor No
2s5; grand secretary, o. e. Coles, Ramona
parlor No 109; grand treasurer, III. j. lie.
lande, Ramona parlor No. 1903.
The officers for initiation ceremonies
are: Past president, E. B. LOWE, Corona
parlor No. 1856; president, ]. N. o. Rech
Ramona parlor No. 100; first vice presi
dent. Eugene Biscailuz, Los Angeles par
lor No 49, second vice president N. j
Harrington, La Fiesta parlor No. 236
third vice president Frank Houser, Ra
mona parlor No. 1903; marshal, Hay How
ard, Sierra Madre parlor No. 235; inside
| sentinel M. Borkheim, La Fiesta parlol
No. $780, outside sentinel. W. Wieben
] Sierra Madre parlor No. 2S6.
! Al special niatory team composed of TIL,
best talent from the local parlors will b.
put on the work assisted by special stere
opticon apparatus owned by the Corona
parlor of this city.
| Another important event will be thu
big class initiation at Ramona parlor mex
| Friday night.
Sunday morning. September g. at
O'clock the special Native Sons excur
sion leaves the Salt Lake depot for SaI
Bernardino. That city has made exten
sive preparations for its big two-day AID
mission day celebration.
| Seven hundred and fifty Native Som
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01
YOUTH KILLS ALLIGATOR
IN NEW JERSEY STREAM
Presence of saurlan in Northern Wa-
tiers a Mystery

LONG BRANCH, N. J., Aug. s1-PSpi
Dametz alad living in Joline avenue, TVS
CITY, killed an alligator three feet lo sa. I,
few days ago, Dametz was i TO- eo rya
70" Doa. peck. and ran across the
a. az ~ - hasking in the sun on the bank OF
sator ,s.h, Shrewsbury river. Fearing
me 1 tpa,rator might turn on him, the
ina , AZ in a heavy club and dealt 1t
ooy st p blow across the back He
followed up the attack and finally killed
1t. ,,o, ho,,,a xvhera
!. -, so ! measured. This is the third gator
.hat has been caught in the Shrewsbury
,.;sysr this summer Their presence In
northern waters cannot be accounted for
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01
BAMBOO FACTORY Is
STARTED AT BURNETT
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Aug. 31-A Japanese firm,
Matsuki G Co has established factory for
the manufacture of bamboo furniture at Bur-
nett the Kellum building having been leased
for that use. Pending the arrival of large
shipment of bamboo poles from Japan. the
company will work up stock recently re-
ceived from San Francisco
VI L. Spaulding the contractor who is build
ing the Hotel Virginia, today given the
work of building the concrete retaining walls
and walks through and around the hotel prop
erty. He will supervise it on the percentage
plan. The work will cost $4,000.
Henry Stegltz. justice of the peace at San
Pedro will preside in the local court during
September, while Justice w. S. Brayton en-
joys months outing Carpinterio.
A. B. Coughran, owner of the building at
the southeast corner of First street and Pine
avenue, stated today that within the near flu
ture he would add at least one more story %
the building, which is now three stories In
height The Coughran block was the first
three-story building in the city.
While playing near the gasoline stove where
his mother was attending to some cooking
Willard Simpson. years old. was painfully
burned this morning. One of his sleeves caught
fire and his arm burned from the elbow
to the shoulder. His injuries were not serious.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01
CRUISER DAMAGED WHILE
RUSHING MAN TO SURGEON
Tacoma Meets with Accident While
Bearing Stricken Marine to
HospitaI-His Life
Is Saved

BY Associated Press. A
& NEW york, A usr-s s:t---gss- -A->ss--.,r Ia
coma went into drydock at the }Pro9klyn-
navy yard today following an Vaccadent
Wednesday in Hampton roads.
The Tacoma was ordered early We'd
nesday morning to take marine OF the
battleship Missouri and rush him to the
naval hospital at Portsmouth. The ma
rine. william Griggs had appendicitis.
and the surgeon of the Missouri stated
that he must be operated on Immediately.
The Tacoma while going up the Eliza
beth river, encountered a car float and
was forced out of the channel. Both
propellers were badly damaged. In spite
of the accident the Tacoma got Griggs
to the hospital in time for the operation
that saved his life
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01
FRATERNAL AND
SECRET SOCIETIES
/Continued from Page Five.l


the mart of the Citizens made four runs.
In the first of the ninth the Citizens
managed to make one run, but could not
overcome the lead of their opponents be-
fore the game was over.
Clarence Gordon, a freshman at the
Oxnard high school, pitched for the Citi-
zens and gives promise of becoming
star for the local schoolboys. He has good
speed and will develop with the games
that the high school boys plan TO play
this fall. Tom Donlon was his opponent
in the box for the knights and did better
than in the first game played between
the two teams several weeks ago.
The star inrielder for the Citizens was
Harry Staples at second base. Petit at
short for the winners was the star. Both
Maulhardt and Whitman at first were IN
good form and took all of their chances.
Connolly and Gabbert behind the bat also
held their respective pitchers down TO
fewer walks than was the case at the
first game.
Things were pretty exciting in the sew
enth inning when Gordon struck out
three men in succession with the bases
full.
The grounds were an Improvement over
the first occasion, but were not as lively
as might have been desired.
1t is officially announced that the next
game between these two clubs will see
no more wrangling and that all decisions
of the umpire will stand.
The two teams lined up as follows:
Knights-Con third base; Diedrich,
center field; Petit, shortstop; Gill, right
field; Maulhardt, first base; McGrath,
left field Connolly, catcher; Kelly, sec
ond base, Donlon, pitcher Citizens-Gab-
bert. catcher; Gordon, pitcher; Mflligan,
shortstop; Staples second base; Quiss,
center field; Hoswell.. left field; 10th
bridge. right field; Dwire, third base;
Whitman, first base
Another game will be played by these
two clubs one week from Sunday.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01
INDOOR BASEBALL PROVES
TO BE A POPULAR GAME
srccial to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Aug 3L-From the large at
tendance of visitors at the indoor baseball
games this form of amusement has proven
very popular in a very short time.
Yesterday the Presbyterians and the team
from the First Christian church played an ex-
citing game in which the Presbyterians were
victorious, -
Next Tuesday evening the team of the All
Saints Episcopal church will play the Lake
Avenue Methodist church The official sched-
ule of games for September as revised by
Physical Director G. w. Braden is as follows
Sept 8, All Saints VS.. Lake Avenue. Memo
oist; Sept. g. First NJ e VS.. Baptists; Sep
g. First Congregational vs. Lincoln Avenue M
Il. ;,Sept TO- Baptsts vs. Christians; Sept. H.
First NJ e. VS.. All Saints; Sept. 49, Lake
Avenue NJ e. vs. Lake Avenue Congregation
alIsts: Sept II, Presbyterians VS.. Congrega-
tionalists; Sept. 10. Lincoln Avenue NJ. T. vs.
Raptists; Sept. 90 Lake Avenue M. E. VS.
Christians; Sept. "a All Saints VS.: Lake Ave
nue. congregationallsts; Sept. a. First M. E.
VS. Congregationalists.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01
NEW SYSTEM OF CUSTOMS
DECLARATIONS is SUCCESS

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. S1.-The new system
of customs declarations was naugurated
today in the arrival of the American me
steamer New York, and old seagoers pro-
nounced the system success instead OIL
having the passengers make their deciara-
lions to the score or more deputy coiiec-
tors, who boarded the ship IN the ioWer
nav the passengers on the New York
gave their statements. as they are now
called, to the purser before the ship
reached port
The purser, in turn, gave the state
ments to one deputy collector on reaching
quarantine. Under the new system the
passengers are not compelled to SIT IN
the saloons and make out their state
ments.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01
MORE PROPERTY OWNERS
JOIN SEWAGE PETITION
May Accelerate Action Against Ocean
Park Trustees, Who Have Not
Yet obeyed Court
Order
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
VENICE, Aug. 3i-The Venice Shoe Manu-
featuring company, M. ]. Nolan, John Metcalf,
j. D. Simpson, A. ]. Richardson, Elijah Grif-
fifth James l.. Brice and other property own
ers along the Ocean Park sewage system Joined
& number of previous petitioners and filed an
injunction suit yesterday In the superior court
seeking to restrain the trustees of Ocean Park
from allowing the sewage Of Santa Monica to
flow through Ocean Park pipes.
The same claims as were advanced in the
other petitions are also pleaded in the suit
filed yesterday 1t is thought that the petition
filed yesterday will in a measure hasten pro-
ceedings against the trustees of the beach
town. who have SO far ignored orders of the
court restraining them from continuing the al
legged nuisance and are in danger Of being
cited to appear for contempt of court.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01
BRITAIN AND RUSSIA
MAKE TRADE AGREEMENT
North Of Persia Opened to English
Trade and South of Country
to Subjects Of the
Car
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. S1.-The An
glo-Russian agreement was signed this
afternoon. 1t regulates the respective In
terests of the two powers in Tibet, Az
ghanistan and Persia.
While the foreign officers here in con-
cert with the British embassy refrain
from giving any details at present, IL
was learned that the most important
feature consists of a clause opening the
north of Persia to the ENTERPRISE of Brit
ish subjects and the south of Persia to
the enterprise of Russian subjects, abol-
fishing the restrictions which hitherto
have been enforced.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01
MONTHS BUILDING PERMITS
EXCEED LAST AUGUSTUS
Fewer Permits in Number This Year,
but Value Is Greater by Nearly
100000 Than Last
Year

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA. Aug. S1.-Those who have been
regarding the real estate market as remark
ably dull will be surprised to learn that the
value of buildings for which permits were
tsken out within the month of August ex-
ceeded those of the same month last year by
nearly $780, 900.
Permits for the month of August amounted
to s173 707 For the month of August last year
the total of building permits amounted to Sll4.-
239. Last year the permits numbered lo3:
while this year there were only 92 Most OF
the permits last year were for cottages or
residences.
In all parts of the building inspectors office
rtnewed activ,rS is shown and indications
point to a yeriod of great building activity
this fall.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01
BuRDTTEs ARE HOME
FROM TRIP TO THE EAST
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
PASADENA, Aug Rev. Robert ]. Bur
dette and Mrs Burdette returned today from
q visit of several weeks at their old nome IN
tho east and touring route. They have re-
ntlv been at the Grand canyon, where
delegation of press humorists have been en-
Toying themselves.
The Burdette home on orange Grove aveia AZ
,,.tii soon he nut In readiness for the dinner to
be given TO the press humorists when they
visit Pasadena in September. Incidentally the
be ard of commissioners of Pasadena, OF when
Dr Rrrdette is IA member, has been awaiting
hia return to act upon important business
DR. Burdette will preach at the usual hour
In Temple Auditorium tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01
RUNAWAY GIRL DYES HER
DRESS TO AVOID CAPTURE
Woman Found Wearing Missing Maids
Hat Leads to Location of
Florence Hutchins of
Pasadena
srecial to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Aug 31-Detective Coping OF
this city was successful today in finding Flcr-
ence Hutchins of Los Angeles. The girl ha't
dyed her white dress to prevent identification
and exchanged hats with Mrs Turner and was
employed at a laundry at 1923 South Los Anss =
les street. Mrs Turner, who was formerlJ
known as Mandy Mitchell of Catalina avenue
OF this city, was met on the street wearing
the missing girls hat 1t was through this
clue that the runaway was located.
Miss Hutchins protested against returning
tcme. but was persuaded to come with the
officers. The police were first sent to 1888
West First street. Not finding her there they
were foiled until her hat was recognized on
the head of Mrs Turner.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01
PYTHiAN KNIGHTS PREPARE
FOR ANNUAL CONVENTION
Special to The Herald.

LONG BEACH. Aug. Sl.--Already is the To-
cal lodge Of the Knights of Pythias making
preparations for the entertainment OF the
"a and lodge which will meet here next June.
Messrs Barton McFadyen and Miller HAYS
Leen appointed committee to serve jointly
with a committee OF the Uniform Rank in Sc
lecting prizes and making arrangements for
the contests between drill teams.
Fred Baldwin, S, G. Long and A. G. Walter
comprise a committee souvenirs for the
grand lodge meet.
When the Pythian Sisters meet next Tues
day they will appoint committees to co-ope'
rate with those Of the knights of Pythias.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01
PRESIDENT DECLINES TO
INTERFERE IN STRIKE
RooseveIt's Secretary Says Chief Ex-
ecutive Sees No Necessity or
Reason Why He Should
Take Action
~ Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
OYSTER BAY, Aug s1.-It was author
itatiyely stated today that President
Roosevelt will not interfere or take any
part looking to settlement of the teleg-
raphers' strike
Secretary Loeb said the numerous ap-
peals to the president to take such action.
Which have been reported to the news
papers, have not been received at Oyster
Bay and that at no time since the begin
ming of the strike has the president seen
anv necessity or reason why he should in
terfere.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01
MISSION HOTEL WILL
OVERLOOK TWO TOWNS
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH. Aug. s1.-A large hotel,
built in mission style, Is to be puilt on In1
sS,,tb slone of signal Hill by the Signal Hill
7 and and Hotel company. recently incorpor-
ated with a Capitalization of $4,000 All the
stock is said to have been subscribed Tor,
DR. L. a. Price is president of the company,
ava A. Miller secretary. Other directors
are ]. W. Young. Lynn Parmiey, e. b. Nor
ten and E. Hickok.
The hotel will be built at point overiookii y,
line will be operated between the hosiery and
both these cities.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01
Forgery Suspect Arrested

By Associated Press. ~
SALINAS, Aug 3i-Lewis j. Scout
wanted here to answer a charge Oh - ~,
gerry was arrested last nignt hear
Monte bv Sheriff Nesbitt. He resisted
arrest and was subdued only after Sc
we're struggle The officers say he IS an
ex-convict and that charges are penang
against him in other parts of the state.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01
NEW BOARD SECRETARY
MAY BE FORMER PRESIDENT
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Aug s1.-While no statement
in regard to the subject can be obtained from
4 i Bertonneau. ex-president of the board
Of trade. it is rumored that he may be asked
to become secretary of that organization to
succeed the present popular secretary, who viii
soor, resign. -,
be retained by the board and merchants as
sociation until the annual election of officers
next May allowing him to devote half OF MS
time To his private business. In this event
there would be no vacancy to fill until next
st,rinR
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01
NOTED CATHOLIC DIVINE
TO SPEAK AT ST. ANDREWS
Rev. Father William O'Brien Pard-
vows Topic viii Be the InfaIIibiI-
ity of the Pope Before the
Tribunal of Reason
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Aug. 31.-Special cars will be
run over from Los Angeles tomorrow morning
to accommodate the people who will want to
hear the Rev Father o. Brien Pardvow, who
will speak at st. Andrews church at 10 o'clock.
Dr. Pardvow will speak upon the subjecs
1.-THE Infallibility of the Pope Before the Tri-
bunal of Reason He Is well known and
eloquent preacher in the east, and while this
is his first visit to Southern California, his
fame has preceded him and great interest is
exhibited in the address he is to deliver to-
morrow morning.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01
BIG APARTMENT HOUSE
Is SET BACK BY SALE
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
LONG BEACH, Aug. S1-The proposition Oh
W. l.. Holland to erect large apartment
house at the corner of First street and Mag
nolIa avenue has received violent setback
Holland leased the corner from Miss M M.
Fettee, the agreement including section OF
the corner. "a by 10 feet in size, which mad
been leased to William s. Clark.
Attorney David e Taylor has made 1t known.
bowever that he is the present owner or
Clark's lease having purchased 1t from MN
Yesterday. He asserts that he is unwilling TO
relinquish his equity.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01
Troops to Travel over Santa Fe

bY 7 $4,000 ~ I
TOPEKA, Kas.. Aug. Si.-The contract
to move the Eighteenth infantry regiment
from Fort Leavenworth to San Francisco
has been let to the Santa Fe The start
will be made September rs. There will be
three special trains, a special freight and
a cooking car with each train. No stops
will be made. The soldiers have been
vaccinated and prepared for Philippine
service
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01
Sharks swim in surf

special TO lhs Hcra.u'
LONG BEACH, Aug 31.-The annual vista
ton of sharks at Alamitos bay Is now on, and
not little excitement was caused today by
the creatures which swan near the beach In
great numbers. The sharks ranged from six
to twelve feet In length
Scarcely an hour passed throughout the day
that there were not eight or ten caught by the
fishermen.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01
NEVADAN KILLS WOMAN
AND ENDS HIS OWN LIFE
w. II. Brady of Ely Stays Companion
Who Had Refused to Return
with Him to Mining
Town
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SALT LAKE, Aug. 31.-Georgia Burton
was shot and killed this afternoon by w.
II. Brady in resort on commercial
street. Brady then killed himself.
They came here lately from Ely, New,
where they had lived together. The wo-
man refused to return with Brady and
the tragedy followed. 4.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01
Texan Buys Home

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH. Aug. Si.-charies Mulialy,
prominent business man of San Antonio, Texas.
today purchased lot and seven-room mouse az
the corner Of Seventh place and East Ocean
avenue where he will make his home during
six months of the year
The property, which was formerly owned by
4. A. Stephens sold for $1,000
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01
TWO LONG BEACH PAPERS
EFFECT CONSOLIDATION

Special to Tho Herald.
LONG BEACH, Aug, s1.--This afternoon 1t
was made public that the Long Beach Press,
an afternoon daily, and the Long Beach Trib-
une. a morning newspaper have consolidated.
1t is reported that stock company will
be formed to issue the paper which will be
known as the Tribune.
The Tribune will issue for the last time to-
morrow morning.
1t Is the oldest daily newspaper in the city,
having been established in 1901