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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-18
SICK AND RESPONDENT
INVALID SEEKS DEATH
INCURABLE AILMENT CRUSHES
ALL HOPE
Joseph Bower of Wisconsin Kills
Himself Because He Is Afflicted
with tuberculosis in Adj
vanced Stage

Despondent because of i'll health and
fearing he would never regain his
strength, Joseph c. Bower. 20 years of
age, committed suicide by shooting him
self through the heart in his room at 1921
North Grand avenue yesterday morning
The body was found yesterday after
noon by dodgers in the house. No one
heard the report of the revolver shot.
In note left by the young man he
asked that a letter addressed to his
mother in Whitewater, Wis, be mailed.
This letter informed his mother that COM
ing to Los Angeles had not benefited his
health and he feared that he would never
be strong again..
Bower came to Southern California
some time ago. He had been suffering
with lung trouble. While in Los Angeles
he was treated by several physicians. but
constantly complained that he did not
feel better.
When found the body was lying on the
bed, the revolver being clutched in his
right hand. The coroner was at once
notified and the body taken to Bresee's
undertaking establishment. An inquest
will be held tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-18
TAKES PATR0LMAN AT
HIS WORD TO SKIDoo
POLICE HAVE LIVELY CHASE FOR
PRISONER
officer Tells Spectators to Clear Out
of Station and Prisoner
Makes Dash for
Liberty

"When any policeman tells me to leave
the Jail I leave. He told me to duck and
did So" said ]. D. Bennett, charged
with drunkenness, when lined up at the
sergeants desk yesterday afternoon.
Bennett had just been captured after
an exciting chase at First and Broadway.
Bennett had been arrested at Fifth and
San Pedro streets by Patrolman Hart
maggie. When taken to the station Tom
Brown. also charged with being drunk,
was being searched by Ralph Storey the
wagonnlan. Bennett took his place with
several spectators who were watching the
operation.
Here; get out of here cried Storey to
the crowd, and when they obeyed Bennett
went with them.
The young man gained the entrance to
the station before his absence was no
ticed. A dozen officers started in pur-
suit. Down First street they raced with
Bennett about forty feet in the lead.
When they reached the corner PATROL
man May succeeded in getting within
arms reach of him and in second the
two men were indulging in fierce strug-
gle.
''They told me to get out and 1 got"
roared Bennett, but despite his protesta-
lions he was led back to the station.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-18
TREPHINED SKULL
UNBALANCES MIND
PRESSURE ON BRAIN RESULTS
FROM WOUND
Spanish War Veteran Forgets His
Name and Does Things Con-
corning Which He Has
No Memory

FAY Martin, the veteran of the Phil
ipine campaign who was arrested some
time ago charged with embezzlement
was taken to the county hospital yester-
day and will be held there under the
observation of physicians until 1t Is de-
termined whether he is insane.
Martin was wounded during the Phil
ipine campaign while aiding in the re-
pulse of Spanish .roops that were attack
ing battery of which he was member
A bullet glanced from the rim of gun
carriage wheel and passed through MS
head Martin was taken to field nos
initial and later was sent back to the
United States.
After coming 20 this county Martin
went to a hospital, where 1t was FOUND
necessary to trephine his skull and re-
place the bone, which was removed, with
a silver plate.
This is one of the most delicate oper-
atoms known to the surgical world put
in Martins case it proved SUCCESSFUL.
Beains to Exhibit Peculiarities
After being discharged as cured the
Young soldier obtained employment with
an express company, and lor a year was
looked upon as reliable and con-
scientious employee. Then one lay he dis
appeared, and for more than week
nothing was heard fom him.
At last his employers received WORD
that Martin was in the county hospital
He had been found roaming the streets
and when questioned had been unable to
tell his name.
Since lAat time Martin has been in the
hands of the olice at numerous times
but never with any charge against him
until two weeks ago He has been picked
I'D on the street frequently, when I'M
able to tell his name or anything about
himself. When in his right mind the
Young man is said to be an ideal work
man. He does not drink, and so FAR as
known has no bad habits.
Friends have agreed to make good the
small amount of money Martin is salo
to have embezzled. This money was
collection made by him while employed
by a local express company.
These friends intend to have competent
surgeons examine the wound, and II Is
probable the plate in Martins head VII
be taken out and refitted. 1t Is though'
a norton of this plate pressing on tht
brain, and that new operation Will re-
lieve it.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-18

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cal writers and teachers of all the several
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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-18
BOARD DROPS NEW
MILK INSPECTOR
CURL WAS TOO LENIENT WITH
DAIRYMEN
Only Two Men Remain on Eligible
List and They Do Not Relish
Serving as Clty's Dairy
SIeuthS

The board of health yesterday dropped
Milk Inspector w. w. Curl from its rolls
on the ground of incompetency, and In
searching the eligible list for successor
discovered that there were only two
names left and both of these men would
probably decline appointments If ten
dered them. A new civil service exam
nation must soon be ordered.
Commissioner Newell called up the Curl
case. He said he had heard complaints
and he wanted to know what basis If any
existed.
Health Officer L. NJ. Powers said:
''Cnief Inspector Hood and myself fol-
lowed Curl on his rounds for two weeks,
and came to the conclusion that he
seemed to be unable to enforce his COM
mands. He was too lenient or not ener-
getic enough for an inspector. The dairy
men would stand him off with one plea or
another
Chief Inspector Hood said Curl was not
getting results and he regarded him as
incompetent
The board promptly dropped him as he
has not served his full six months pro-
stationary period and holds office at the
pleasure of the board.
Owns Interest In Diaries
John I. Noise and Edwin Oberschelp
were reported as on the eligible list.
Inspector Hood said he understood that
Noise owned an interest in a Los Angeles
dairy and a half interest in one in Los
Angeles county, hence he believed he
would not accept an appointment
Let us have his name stricken at
once" said Mayor Harper HE can't
own a dairy and inspect them too We
want the eligible list cleared"
Oberschelp holds a lucrative position
with an oil company and took the milk
inspectors examination with a view to
ultimately doing outside work IL his
health demanded it. He is quoted as
having said that he would not want the
job unless he could get a district agree
able to him. He must make his choice
within forty-eight hours or be eliminated
from the list
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-18
INSPECTORS WAR
IN HEALTH BOARD
SAYLES AGAIN TURNED DOWN
FOR REINSTATEMENT
Man Dropped During Probationary
Period Whom Civil Service Com.
mission Ordered Reinstated
Strikes a Snag

Discharged Restaurant Inspector NJ E.
Sayles failed to get reinstatement at the
hands of the board of health yesterday
notwithstanding that Sayles presented
letter stating that the civil service COM
mission had reinstated him on the eligible
list.
Sayles has preferred charges against
Nick Schwegel chief restaurant inspector.
on which the commission will later set a
trial date, probably next week.
In asking reinstatement Sayles said dur
ing his two weeks of service he had in
spected on an average of seventeen eat
ing houses each working day and had
letters from the owners complimenting
him on his efficiency. He said he could
present proof that he was competent.
Mayor Harper said as far as he was
concerned Sayles had no standing before
the board. Health Officer Powers and
Restaurant Inspector Schwegel had both
reported Sayles incompetent and IF they
were wrong they should be fired, and II
they were right Sayles should be hred.
He stood by his officers, he said.
Dr. C. E. Dickson inquired excitedly If
it were really true that the commission
had reinstated .Sayles, a man VINO mad
served only a few weeks of his prooa-
tionary term, and hence helu MS Jop at
the will of the board.
.rThev must be a crazy bunch" DR..
Dickson said.
cor else we are crazy" remarked Mayor
Harper.
Savles' contention is that Schwegel
tried to get him to withdraw from the
eligible list. on which he ranked higher in
percentage than Schwegel. and on refus-
ing Schwegel threatened to force him out.
Schwegel denies this charge and says
of restaurant owners are on
file in which Sayles' methods of inspec-
ton are criticised
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-18
WANT BOYLE HEIGHTS
SHADE TREES TRIMMED
Ninth Ward Improvement Association
Says Dropping Boughs Interfere
with Passing Pedestrians and
Urges Police to Act

In line with the appointment Of city
forester and the movement to take bet
ter care of the trees that line Los An
geles streets a petition was yesterday
presented to the board of police commits
sioners asking that the trees in the Ninth
ward be given attention.
The petition forwarded by the Ninth
Ward Improvement association was as
follows:
cat a recent meeting of the Ninth
Ward Improvement association the
secretary was instructed to send
communication to your honorable body
respectfully requesting you to direct
the chief of police to have trimmed
or cause to be trimmed up the droop-
ing boughs of shade trees that inter-
fere with pedestrians passing on the
sidewalks along the streets of Boyle
Heights in the Ninth ward"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-18
INJURED ANIMALS WILL
RIDE IN AN AUTOMOBILE
COMFORTABLY ARRANGED WA,
CON SECURED BY SOCIETY
Box Car Tourists Sleep on the Cush-
Toned Floor and Mar the
Pretty Paint and Cur
tains

With the arrival of a new horse ampu
lance at the stables of the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los
Angeles horses which fall in the street
from illness or injury will in the future
be better taken care of. By the use of
the new ambulance they will be gently
picked up, placed in a comfortable,
padded wagon and conveyed to a hospi
tai. where they can be treated.
The wagon Is a large, roomy affair,
painted in bright red and gold and with
an official looking gong in the front. The
bed is near the ground. By dropping the
endgate there is a gentle decline to the
street. Down this a false bottom rolls
until it is on the ~treet beside the horse.
The injured animal is securely strapped
to this and the false bottom, with horse
attached, is drawn into the wagon by a
rope attached to the bottom and to a
windlass.
LuxuriousIy Fitted
Inside the wagon is comfortably fitted.
Heavy cushions hang around the sides
to prevent Jars. Wide cloth-covered
straps are used to hold the animal in
place.
Lady Mac, a bay mare belonging to the
superintendent of the society, N. w.
thinner, had the honor Of taking the first
ride in the new ambulance. She was
taken from a local livery stable to Cen
trail park in the wagon, where a picture
was taken and the workings of the am
bulance were exhibited.
This ambulance is the only one of its
kind in the city and one which the society
has long been striving to secure. Hither-
to the society has been able to do nothing
for injured horses, of which there is one
or more every day, In the past many an
imals have had to be shot-animals which
the society expects henceforth to be able
to help.
Society Does Good Work
Money for this cause has Leen in pro-
cess of collection by society members for
almost a year, secured both by private
donations and by benefit entertainments.
The ambulance arrived in Los Angeles
from New York last week, but during the
Journey across the continent box car tour
lists slept in it and the red paint was
badly scratched. 1t was in the repair
shop till yesterday. The wagon bears the
seal of the society and the words "Ambu-
lance of the Los Angeles Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals"
Leather curtains on the sides can be
let down during inclement weather and
afford protection to the animal within.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-18
Popular Leading Man of Burbank
Theater Stock Company Is
Doomed by Host of
Friends

"Billy" Desmond, who has entered The
Heralds big popularity contest has one
of the largest acquaintance of any man
in the city of Los Angeles. While his
popularity Is already well established,
his friends have decided to make it Off
cial and have made him a candidate in
the big contest
Mr.. Desmond is the leading man at
the Burbank theater and has acted in
that capacity for ITO weeks. This is an
enviable record for any actor and one
that has placed him in the lead in his
profession on the Pacific coast. He has
many friends and admirers who will as
sist him in this contest.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-18
CIRCUMSTANCES MAY
ALTER CASE SOMEWHAT

When arraigned before Judge Smith in
the superior court yesterday Fred Fifer
pleaded guilty to the charge of grand
larceny and asked that sentence be de-
ferred until today. His request was
granted
Fifer is accused of stealing horse, but
the district attorneys office was not sat
listed with the cursory investigation that
had been made and Deputy North init
mated that there are, certain mitigating
circumstances which he will disclose this
morning.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-18
FAILURE OF AUTOMATIC
LIGHT CAUSES ACCIDENT
Assistant City Clerk HeIve Injured in
Head-on Collision

Assistant City Clerk E. w. Helve was
slightly injured in a head-on collision be-
tween Downey avenue cars at San Fer
nando and Ann streets yesterday morn
ing.
The collision is said to have been caused
through the failure of the automatic light.
which light shows there Is a clear road
on the single track there.
All the passengers on both cars were
shaken up, but none were seriously in
jured. Mr.. Helve was taken to the re-
ceiving hospital, but later was able to go
to his work.
Both cars were considerably smashed up
in the accident and it was necessary to
take them to the repair shop.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-18
NO EVIDENCE DECAYED
MEAT WAS FCa SALE
Unsuitable Food Found in Japanese
Restaurant, but no Conviction

Henry Kauabe, a Japanese charged
Tuesday on complaint of Restaurant In
spector Schwegel pleaded not guilty to
having impure meat and fruit in ihs
place at 80 Commercial street.
According to the testimony of Schwcgel
a quantity of unwholesome meat was
found in the kitchen at the restaurant,
while decayed fruit was found on the ia
bles.
The evidence was said by Police Justice
Fredrickson to be weak, as there was
no testimony offered that the meat or
fruit had been for sale. Kauabe was dis
charged.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-18
CLAIMS RIGHT FOOT WAS
= CRUSHED BY STREET CAR
n. {. Franklin Sues for Damages,
Alleging Neglect

Alleging that through the premature
starting of one of the Angel Flight cars
his right foot had been crushed H e.
Franklin yesterday brought suit in the
superior court against the Los Angeles
Inclined Electric Railway company for
$2400 damages.
In the complaint it is set forth that
February the plaintiff rode from Olive
to Hill street and when he attempted to
alight at the Hill street terminus of the
incline the operator cased the car to
start suddenly, crushing his right foot
SO that it useless for four weeks.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-18
FTEEN-YEAR=OLD BOY
MYSTERIoUSLY DISAPPEARS
Lure of Nevada Mining Camps May
Account for Absence

Louis Meyers, Is years of age, has dis
appeared from his home. us North Bal
ley street, and the boys father has re-
quested the police to aid in finding him.
Meyers left the store where he was en-
ployed at 243 South Main street Monday
morning. Since that time none of his
friends have seen him. The boy had never
been absent from home until he disap-
peared. His parents are greatly worried.
1t is said the youth has for some time
talked of going to Nevada and it is
thought probable he may be on his way
to Goldheld. -
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-18
RUN OVER AND INJURED
BY CENTRAL AVENUE CAR

David Henderson, 81 years of age was
seriousIv injured by being struck by
Central avenue car at Adams and Central
yesterday morning.
Henderson was crossing the street, and
evidently did not hear the sound Of the
Spectators ran to the assistance OF the
irI,,red man and carried him to a nearby
store. Later he was sent to the recelv-
ing hospital, where it was found his right
arm was broken
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-18
" w. C. A. WILL HOLD
SERIES OF PIcNIcS

1u,v q7 will be the date of the first of a
sar;as ~ night picnics to be given by the
Y W. c. A. The event will be held at
Echo park. The main event OF interest
will be a potato bake"
Two of these picnics VIII De given IN
A,,ors+ and one will be given the first of
sentember, at which the association secre-
taries will act as hostesses.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-18
MRS. sERBEcKER AND
HER MONEY is MISSING

Mrs serbecker. 45 years of age has dis
appeared from her home, 1916 Estrella
avenue, and is being sought by the police
Mrs serbecker is said to have had con-
siderable money with her when she dis
appeared The woman was dressed In
gray skirt and wore long coat and white
waist.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-18
A Happy Man

is Amos f. King of Port Pyron, N. Y,
(S5 years of age) since u core on his leg.
which had troubled him the greater
mart of his life. has been entirely healed
by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. the worlds
great healer of sores, burns. CUTS
wounds and piles. Guaranteed by Dean
DRUG Co Price 25c.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-18
Girls $l.OO Dresses 75c
Cizes 6 to u Years

Just 100 Bingham dresses to sell to-
day at 75c. These are bingham
dresses suitable for vacation wear.
A variety of patterns and styles;
marked $1.00 now. Today 75c, third
floor.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-18
Building Permits Granted

Following the permits issued from the
office of the chief inspector of buildings
Wednesday and classified according to wards
Wards. Permits. Value.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-18
If You Read This

It will be to learn that the leading medi-
cal writers and teachers of all the several
s"hools Of practice recommend, in the
r. lgsst to- possible, each and every
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-16
YOUNG NEWSBOY is
FOND OF TOBACCO
THOUGHT HE WAS BEING GIVEN
CIGARETTES AND PIPES
Joe Gonzales Took Advantage o
Chance Presented at Fire, but
Officers Catch Youth
full Offender

Joe Gonzales is fond of attending fires.
Joe is only 10 years old and is Mexican
newsboy. He stands at Fifth and Broad
way disposng of his wares, but let the
sound of the fire gong reach his ears
and patrons look in vain for the genial
Joe.
Yesterday afternoon Joe was at his
usual corner when the alarm of fire at
Seventh and Hill came in. Fire wagons
dashed by him and the wheels of the
heavy hook and ladder cut through the
pavement.
Joe was unable to withstand the temp
tation. Away he went in close pursuit
and rounded up with shout at the
scene of the fire.
But what was it that caused Joe to
gaze in such amazement? What was it
that caused him to open his mouth in
establishment? For more than two years
Joe has smoked, yet in all that time he
has never had enough tobacco. But while
he gazed at the fire a perfect rain of
tobacco boxes, packages of cigarets and
pipes fell at his feet.
Eagerly sweeping in as many of the
boxes and packages as he could carry
the delighted newsboy started on the
run for home. He had only gone few
yards when a voice called him to a halt
and a large hand fell on his shoulder,
Turning, Joe found himself looking into
the eyes of stern faced policeman.
The boy was taken to the police station
and charged with stealing the tobacco.
He pleaded that he thought someone
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-16
FIERCE TIGER ROAMING
PENNSYLVANIA HILLS

ALTOONA, Pa, Aug. 15.-Farmers in
the country surrounding Williamsburg
are going about heavily armed. while
women and children are making them
selves prisoners in farm houses because
of the appearance on the outskirts of
the mountain of a wild animal de-
scribed as being tiger.
The animal is seen almost daily, but
has so far successfully eluded score
OF hunting parties which have taken up
the trail. 1t is thought that the ami
NAL is one of those that escaped from
the Walter L. Mains circus, which was
wrecked near Tyrone several years ago,
and that it has been driven out OF the
by lumber operations.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-16
MAYORS SYNDICATE HAS
NEW HOPES IN UTAH OIL
WILL RUSH DELAYED TRAlNLOAD
OF DRILL MATERIALS
Goldfied Operators Have Purchased
Two More Outfits and Los
Angeles Companies Are
Falling in Line

George Montgomery of the Harper
Schenck- Montgomery syndicate, which
struck it rich in the oil fields near Virgin
river, Utah, is back in Los Angeles with
such glowing reports of conditions there
that the decision to send a freight train
with drills. derricks and men to the oil
country held in allegiance the past two
weeks, has been changed to determina-
ton to start drilling operations at once.
Yesterday the National Supply company
shipped two complete drilling outfits to
Virgin river consigned to the Goldfield
capitalists on whose property the first oil
find was made. These men will sink two
more wells at once, as they promised
some weeks ago Their land adjoins the
Los Angeles mems holdings.
Mayor Harper's associates have been
delayed by the inability of the mayor,
Councilman Clampitt and others interested
to go to the fields on an inspection trip.
Confident of making the thousands Of
acres which they control yield wealth the
efforts to get large flow of oil will be
taken up anew.
Councilman Clampitt said yesterday that
his brother, an experienced oil man now
on the ground, writes that there is plenty
of oil there and all that is needed is de-
velopment and perhaps pipe line to the
Salt Lake steam railroad.
Heavy rains have of late interfered with
plans, but as soon as possible the drilling
materials ordered by several independent
syndicates which now have holdings in
that field will begin to do active explora-
tory work.