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Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-09
RESIDENT OF CITY FOR
THIRTY-FIWE. YEARS IN
FAVOR OF BOND ISSUE

James C. Kays has written to Perry
w. Weidner, chairman of the Owens
river campaign committee, as follows:
"In response to your communication
requesting my views on the Owens river
project, permit me to reply that I am
most heartily and unqualifedly in favor
of the bond issue.
'I have arrived at the above con-
clusion after. a careful and studious
consideration of the following facts and
conditions:
"First-As a constant resident of Los
Angeles for thirty-five years I recog-
nize the imperative need of a new and
adequate water supply to insure our
future growth, development and pros
perity.
'Second-Nine years ago I had the
honor of being chosen by the city of
Los Angeles to represent its interest as
one of three arbitrators in the contro-
versy then existing between the city of
Los Angeles and the Los Angeles City
Water company In the discharge of
my duties in connection Herewith had
to make careful investigation of the
immediate sources of water supply and
was constantly asked by investigating
engineers. more particularly Col. Mem
del, one of the arbitrators, a distin-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-09
DROWNED WHILE SWIMMING
IN BIMlNI BATHS PLUNGE

After being in the water at the
Bimini sulphur springs for two hours
last night, w. S. Rosenberger, gro
Gerry clerk living at the Hotel Glenn,
corner of Fifth and Central, was
seized with severe cramps, which two
hours later resulted in his death. An
investigation by deputy coroner last
night shows that the man had been
subject to epileptic fits and it is be-
lieved that he succumbed to that dis
ease.
Rosenberger went to the baths last
night about o'clock and went into the
water. Two hours later he was noticed
to be suffering severely and screamed
for help. The night watchman at the
place responded and dragged the man
to the bath house. For two hours sur
geons worked over him, but were un-
able to resuscitate the man.
The remains were taken to Bresee
Bros, where an inquest will be held
Monday afternoon. Rosenberger was 35
years of age and it Is believed that he
was unmarried.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-09

guished and retired army engineer:
What are you going to do, Mr.. Kays,
in the future for additional water to
take care of a growing city?' Your
present water sources cannot provide
for the future growth. Your present
water supply cannot take care of, a
growing city, We, who have resided
here for a number of years, regard as
extremely fortunate and as matter
of congra tulation that for the past
three years we have had an unusually
abundant rainfall. Had it been other
wise the need of Owens river would be
necessity for expressions of the above
character by anybody
'Third-From my past experience and
associations with the eminent engineers
employed by the city that have passed
favorably upon the Owens river pro-
ject, 1 entertain unreservedly a high
degree of faith and confidence in their
ability and integrity.
"Fourth-As receiver at one time of
the Citizens Water company, repre-
senting the bondholders, the system
that supplied the hill section of this
city, very often called on Mr.. Mulhol-
land for his advice so as to insure the
best operation of that water system.
His advice and assistance were in
valuable. am convinced of his abso-
lutte honesty, integrity and high abili-
ties as practical engineer, and the
city of Los Angeles ought to be con-
graduated in having such men at the
head of their engineering department,
and also upon it's very able and efficient
board of water commissioners.
Very truly yours,
(Signed) JAMES c. KAYS."
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-09

opened or Van Ness avenue, remain
ing there till December, when he once
more came to Los Angeles, this time
to lay out the campaign for the Bull
lock opening.
Draws Vast Throng
This coup was perhaps the most sue
cessful event pulled off in business cir
cles. Fully $4,000 people struggled for
admission the opening day, and the
general who outlined the campaign was
MI. Eccleston. Beginning thirty miles
from Los Angeles six. months before
the day, he gradually drew his lines
closer to the city, and when the open
ing DAY came, not half the crowds could
enter.
Mr. Eccleston has formulated an adj
vertl7ing philosophy founded on his
long years of successful work interest
ing even to the layman. He said,
Some people think the side of the
street or the location influences the
success Oh store. 1 was told that it
would be impossible to get the people
way down to Seventh street, but we
dld IL. If they'll come two blocks out
OF their way don't you think they'll
cross the street? The people said the
same thing of the Hub in Chicago, and
tne emporium in San Francisco after
'iS duonS' puI demonstrated at both
places that the location didn't have
anything to do with it.
IT'S not always the size of the store
that counts, either. Some stores with
very little floor space are mighty big
stores, and then again, it's sometimes
the other way. A store has to be big
enough to draw the crowds.
DO 1 think the Bon Marche will sue
ceed? 1 wouldn't have taken hold If
wasn't sure of it. 1 am a stock
holder and 1 am confident the store
will push straight ahead. The adver-
tisements in Bullocks have attained an
individuality that makes them con-
spicuous, and 1 intend to inject the
same element of individuality into the
Bon Marches advertising. We have a
fine new store there and we'll bring the
people across the street, even if it is
The 'other side.'n
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-09
ECCLESTON GOES
TO BON MARCHE
P0PULAE ADVERTISER AS
SUMES NEW DUTIES
Was Formerly with the Broadway, and
Later with BuIock's, Where His
Methods Drew Great
Crowds

IL am satisfied we have the best ad-
vertising manager in the west" said
Henry LIE Sage of the Bon Marche in
speaking of the firms new advertiser,
]. w. Eccleston. We're after the vol
ume of business, with crowded store.
and 1 am satisfied Mr.. Eccleston can
bring the people here"
j. w. Eccleston, who will assume
charge of the publicity department of
the new Bon Marche Monday, is widely
known throughout the United States.
and particularly the west, ASIAN adver-
tising manager second to none. Begin
ming his department store life as an
errand boy, Mr.. Eccleston has occupied
every position in the ascending scale,
up to department and general manager.
The publicity side of the department
store has. however been his particular
field. Since entering that line in a
Boston store ten years ago he has
steadily pushed forward till now his
name stands among the foremost on the
coast.
Mr.. Eccleston was formerly connec-
ted with the Hub in Chicago, leaving
that position to come west. His work
in this city began at the Broadway de-
partment store, and the big semi-an-
nual and annual sales of that concern
still bear witness to the splendid or
ganizing abilities of the man who in
auguratec them.
His connection with the Los Angeles
firm terminated April Is, 1906, and he
left at once to take charge of the ad-
vertising for the Emporium at San
Francisco. Three days later, before he
could assume charge, the earthquake
shook him out of this berth, and his
family came south. He returned to the
northern city when the Emporium
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-09
ORGANIZATIONS URGE
PEOPLE TO VOTE "YES"
AT WEDNESDAYS ELECTION

The following organizatio~ : have by
formal resolution indorsed the $23,OOO,-
900 bond issue for the buildin., of the
Owens river aqueduct, and urge all
citizens to go to the polls and vote
yes:
Chamber of commerce.
Merchants and Manufacturers asso-
citation.
Municipal league.
Realty board.
City council.
Board of fire commissioners.
Union league.
Democratic club of Los Angeles.
Non-partisan committee.
Good Government club.
Southern California Wholesale Gro
GERS association.
West Adams Heights Improvement
association.
Forum club.
Sixth ward Good Government club.
Royal alliance.
Liberal alliance.
Board of water commissioners.
Board of enginee-s.
City club.
Ministerial union.
Second and Third Ward Republican
club.
Ninth ward Improvement association
Newman club.
West Temple street Improvement as
sociation.
German-American alliance.
knights of the Maccabees.
Occidental Life Insurance company.
Highland View and Sycamore Grove
Improvement association.
Sunset Boulevard Improvement asso.
ciation.
Pacific Mutual Life Insurance COM
pany.
California Pioneers of Los Angeles
company.
South Side Improvement association
Kings Highway Improvement asso-
citation.
University, Improvement association
Business Mems Bible class of the
Magnolia Christian church.
Woman's Coldfeld mining exchange,
Ebell club.
Outdoor art and park section of the
Civic association.
Furlong Home Tract Improvement
association.
Highland Park Protective league.
Globe Grain and Milling company.
Garvanza Improvement association
Mccarthy Real Estate corporation.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-09
EAST CLOSELY WATCHES
LOS ANGELES ACTION ON
OWENS RIVER BONDS

In a letter to the campaign commit
tee. Marshall Stimson says:
yesterday returned from a three
weeks trip to the east, in which 1 had
occasion to visit Boston, New York,
Cincinnati and Chicago. 1 was as
founded to find how we'll known Los
Angeles was and how thoroughly posted
the people of the east are in regard to
what takes place in our city. The
owens river project is we'll known, and
our action will be carefully noted. If
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-09

we should fail to vote the bonds it
would do our city incalculable dam
age.
1T would hurt our credit with every
financial institution of the east, as we'll
as with the general public. The great
benefit which we have derived from the
wonderful advertising which has been
given to our city brings with it a
great responsibility. We have sue
ceeded in getting into the limelight,
and whatever we do will be seen and
noted, whether we wish it to be so or
not. MARSHALL STIMSON."
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-09
MACY STREET SCHOOL
TO HAVE FLAG DAY

The new Macy street school will have
flag day celebration next Friday at
2 o'clock. DR.. E. C. Moore, superin-
tendent of schools, will deliver an ad-
dress.
The girls chorus will nave cflargeAof
the exercises. Miss Margaret Quinn at
the piano will assist, as will Miss Della
Dunn, soprano. and Edgar B. Gordon,
violinist. Miss Julia Baker will play
a violin number, the boys chorus will
have two selections and Miss Louise
Buissert will render reading.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-09
DEATHS OF THE DAY
Robert A. Marmion

Ropert a. Marmion
By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, June S.-Medical
Director Robert A. Marmion, U. S. NJ,
retired, died today as a result of a
stroke of apoplexy suffered by him
yesterday while walking along Penn
sylvania avenue near the treasury.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-09
Arrested on Murder Charge

By Associated Press.
ST. LOUIS. June S.-Detectives today
arrested Edward Bergman upon the
charge of having killed, Mrs. Kate
Quernheim, his aunt, on March 7.
Chief Smith stated that the prisoner
had confessed
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-09
offcIaIs UnImpeachabIe

ION the proposition of graft little at
tention mGy be paid. Within the past
candidates in the field, by an over
whelming majority, our people showed
their confidence in the present adminis-
tration. They then believed and now
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-09-27

Nine shaggy Galloways, whose hides
ure sad to make excellent rugs were
SHOWN by Henry Dorrance of plain.
neid' Conn., who believes In the breed
because of its tendency to fatten
9uicAly when fed for that purpose and
tne richness of the milk which II gives
MI Torrance herd was led by tho
si'year-old bull, Kingswell. that has
peen shown here two or three wears
with unvarying success. Among tbe
other members of the herd were three
heiiers out of Lady Hope whose milk
rested 6.2 per cent. butterfat. Mr..
Torrance showed two Ayrshire heifers
but his herd did not visit Brattleboro
this year.
Stockwel & Clifford of Sutton
Mass, who have been exhibitors here
tor several years, were on hand again
TINS year with better herd of Devons
than ever The bull at the head of
the nerd was Dark S Majesty, a son of
the Duke of Argyle that won here last
year lie has taken three irsts ms a
3.year'old this season and will be ex.
hibited with the rest of the herd at
trenton, \. j., Richmond, Va, Hagers.
town and York, Pa. One member of
THIS herd that deserved special men.
ton IS 3-year.old heifer that has
never been beaten in the show ring.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-09-27

The horse show did not equal the
standard set in former years. Al
though a number of excellent animals
were on exhibition there were no big
strings of world renowned winners as
has many times been the case, and the
long row of sheds at the east side Of
the grounds had in spots deserted
appearance. Something should be
done to revive the interest In the
equine department for this is one of
the most valuable features of the en-.
tire fair.
Morgans were represented chiefly
by the string of c. " Paddock, ir,
Of Maple Grove farm, West Glare.
mont, N. II. Mr. Paddock has been
breeding this strain Of horses for 20
years and the excellence of the stock
which he showed gives a good idea of
the success he has achieved. Leading
this string was Flying Star, an eight
year.old stallion, probably the best
type of old Morgans living today.
Flying Star traces over 30 times to
Justin Morgan, the founder of the
race, through Sherman, Woodbury.
and Bulrush. His dam was by Henry
Dundas, horse of the old Green Noun
tain type and combined blood of
Black Hawk, Ethan Allen and Gift
ford, and is the product of 20 years
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-09-27
EXHIBITS OF FARM MACHINERY
Every Bit Of Available Space Taken
Up by Displays.

There was an exceptionally large ex'
hibit in farm machinery and supplies,
All the space reserved was taken and
each side Of Floral hall was used to
accommodate those who could not be
placed in the quarters set apart un.
der the hall. Belcher & Taylor Of
Chicopee, Mass, had over 32 pieces
of machinery on exhibition. There
were sulky plows and walking plows,
double and single row planters.
Prout s hoeing machine proved very
popular and attracted much attention.
The Belcher & Taylor combination
tedder was the cause of many ques.
lions. There were two right-hand
corn shelters and vegetable cutter
that were Hastily painted and decorat-
ed for the occasion. Four lever cut.
tiers and four wheebarrows completed
the display.
G. II. Grimm showed large sap evap.
orator and sugar utensils Richardson
Manufacturing company of Worcester,
Mass, had display of sulky harrows
and manure spreaders. +. Fleming &
Co. displayed Crawford stoves. A
steel motor boat made by the Mullins
and the Cushman & Ferro
engines were shown by Hayes Bige-
low. John Calvin displayed dust
less ash remover on which he has APP
piled for a patent. There were sew
sral farm wagons and dump carts made
BY NJ. S. Leach of Hinsdale, N. II. A
large display of carriages, horse cloth
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-09-27

necticut River Stock farm of Hatfield,
Mass, smaller than usual to be sure
but containing plenty of quality. In
the lot was the veteran Electmont,
that has been shown in Brattleboro
for many years but seems to show no
effects of old age. With him was one
of his most promising sons, Electriole;
the famous brood mare, Anetta, dam
of Dodie K, 2.l3A, and several FLIES
and colts of Electmont get.
c. D. Noyes of Colrain, Mass,
showed a fine string of trotting bred
horses headed by his stallion Alkamar,
son of Alcantara by George Wilkes.
Among the others in the Noyes string
were Annie Lambert, feur-year-old
gray mare by st. Julian; Black Gyp,
a four -year-old daughter of Alkamar;
Rachael Morgan, beautiful two-year-
old by Alkamar out of granddaugh-
ter of Daniel Lambert; and Roxy,
brood mare by Abram, by Daniel Lam
bert, with a three months-old gelding
colt by Alkamah at her side.
L. T. Lowell of Bellows Falls exhib
tied a quartet of blue blooded ami
mails. There was Lake King, five
year-old stallion by Red Lake, Har-
Ian Patchen, own brother to Phoso
Patchen. which Mr.. Lowell purchased
in the middle west last spring; Lin
nier Directly, a promising FLY by Di-
rectly, 2.O3b, and Hazel Hale, a
FLY sired by DIR. Hale, 2.11H. Louis
D. Herrick exhibited his fve-year-old
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-09-27
EQUINE DEPARTMENT WAS GOOD
But the Number of Animals Shown Was Not as Large as
Usual-GOOd MOrgans

stallion, Messenger Almont, an ami
NAL combining excellent breeding with
rare qualities as an individual.
the blue ribbon in the three.year.old
stallion class with his Cuyler Wilkes
by Administer, he by Wilton, sire Of
Darrell, 2.00H. Cuyler Wilkes's dam is
Allie Coon by Belmont. The remain
der of the horse exhibit included a
number of brood mares and colts
whose winnings will be found in the
premium list.
NJ. Il. Starkey of Keene, N. H.,
showed yearling stallion, grandson
of Baron Wilkes M. @. Weeks of
Mortified, Mass, exhibited Lambert
Jewell, grandson of Daniel Lam.
bert. NJ. W. Crow of Bridport showed
two Morgan colts. G. M. Brown of
Greenfield showed Percheron stall.
lion that weighed 1900 pounds and at.
traeted no little attention when ex.
hibited in front of the grandstand
Wednesday afternoon. Il. l., Swan of
Athol, Mass, exhibited stallion AL
Campton, a son Of Guy Wilkes, and
W. +. Harris of Charlotte showed a
Morgan yearling.
In the pony department there were
exhibits by the Muekross Park farm
of Springfield, VT, l.. T. Lowell of
Bellows Falls, Miss Marjorie Bales
tier and Miss Allethaire Estey of
Brattleboro. Many of these ponies
were shown to wagon in front of the
grandstand Wednesday and yesterday
afternoon.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-09-27

R W. Blood of Dummerston was
ono of the local farmers VINO was aulo
70 win his share of ribbons IN Iree.t ~,
oil competition His herd of Normandy
aa+tIo headed by the bull hanaris
TT not only did well in the ring pu.
~ ..'naatod M little attention from the
snectators by its neat and graceiui ap
pearance.
rho onlv herd of Dutch Belted cat
80 on the grounds was that SHOWN ~
" ne D sanders of Bristol, N. ii. AZ .,
~ bood of the herd was the pun;
W WE tbe Silent, big winner an
o,ong the circuit, and with MN "eae e
alo nso1 COWS that have won fully do
So So bonors. This herd is on lts way
80 he international dairy snow III a 4pf
ooqo where it will 60, against sno 5'i n
osf competition that can De loun ;s
,,norica and the fact that lts oweel IN
fAni of winning his share Oh rlp
t I'm Gives an idea of the quality u
the stock.
rho Scotch or beef type OF onol. "
,orns was represented by the neru W. ~
g Golna & Cary of Beebe Pam W.,
9 p 1orge stalwart animals belng III III
10 : 80 The twoyear-old pun
eAn champion, won at the hewi9
sonny HT, Fair and near him was
ton, NE ho;for known as Topsy that won
roam nt tnnior championship and the
the female championship az INC
same ln show. The herd also se,f inciI Bonnie
s sewer. months-old bull eaIf' tbop 0 won
S Sgie bv Bonnie Champion tha' "OH
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-09-27

tleboro Retreat made fine showing of
this breed for exhibition only. Rich
ardson & company were among the
few local exhibitors, showing num-
Der of fine Herefords.
The majority Of prizes in the Jer-
sey classes went to the splendid herd
of A. +. Peirce of Winchester, N. H.,
headed by the bull Island Lodestar,
double grandson of the noted 10000
bull, Eminent H. The Peirce herd
contained such animals as Lulac lie
Broeq and Eminent s Lady Raleigh,
two imported cows, and the champion
yearling bull, Cleo's Gypsey, consid-
cred by all judges to be one of the
most perfect types of modern show
bull. In spite of their success in the
show ring, however, it is not in that
department that the owner takes the
most pride. His animals show by
their records, conducted by the Hatch
Experiment station of Amherst,
Mass, what they can do in actual pro
duction. Mr.. Peirce' IS herd number
about 10 head and he has been perfect
ing it for the past nine years.
Although the cattle exhibit of the
Mt. Hermon school was made more
for its educational value than for the
sake of winning prizes the competition
which the animals from the school
herds gave the other entries was ex-
tremely keen. Eleven olstein-Fries
ians were shown, among them the
splendid bull Aaggie Grace Sir De
Kol, the sire of "a A. R. 0. daugh-
tiers; the year-old Rotal Altman
der. that won first as a two-year-old
here last year; two yearlings, Mt.
Hermon Butter Boy and Anna Bat
tel s Mt. Hermon Lad, each closely
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-09-27
LOCAL HORSES FORTUNATE.
Won Several Ribbons in the Driving
Glasses Wednesday.

Lovers of horsefesh were out in
force to see the driving classes and
matched pairs shown Wednesday
morning on the track. Brattleboro
horses were fortunate in the awards,
carrying off three blues and several
other ribbons. In the class for gen
tlemen's drivers under 1872 G. +.
Thomas took the first prize with
mare that showed her quality in
spite of her lack of manners. Second
went TO bay mare belonging to l.
n. Chase of Brandon while III. o. Boil
ton of Winchester received third. In
the class for drivers over 1872 Il. W.
Blodgett 8 bay mare made a popular
win although there were rail-birds who
claimed that she was not in as good
condition as when she was shown here
two years ago and failed to share the
money. w. S. Ingraham, another
Brattleboro man, took second while
Dan Wilder of Marlboro captured
third.
On account of the wide range of
weights in the matched pairs the 10
entries were divided into light and
heavy weight classes. In the former
F. l.. Chickering won the blue, F. L.
Proctor, Mortified, the red and W. k.
Ware of Chesterfield, N. H., the
white. John G. Baker of this town
was winner in the heavy weight di
vision, f. c. Wilson of Rutland TAX
ing second and Henry B. Allen of
third. The class winners
were then carefully judged to deter
mine the ownership of the silver cup
given by Gerald Howatt of White
Plains, n. Y, for the best matched
pair, and the trophy was finally
awarded to Mr.. Chickering's pair.