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Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-08
GIRL GAINS EDUCATION
IN STRANGE MANNER
Young Woman, Trainer of Animals,
Completes Courses of Study
While Travelling with
Her Pets

Probably the most remarkable school
Of correspondence" in this country is that
conducted by Mile Mable. the young girl
whose troupe of trained dogs and monkeys
is one of the features of the Gentry
Brothers shows, which is to exhibit at
Eleventh and Flower streets November
Is to q.
During nearly all of the sixteen years
of the girls life she has given her
thought, time and attention to educating
her dumb companions. She has wrestled
with the problem of teaching a dog to
walk the rope when she should have
been going through the first reader
and the days usually devoted to solving
the mysteries of subtraction and addition
have been passed in making a baboon
ride bicycle.
Foreseeing the possibilities of circus
life, however, and realizing it's limitations
from an educational standpoint, Mile
Mable's father has brought her into touch
with friends of more orthodox opportuni-
ties.
Mile is a ready writer and never for
gets her correspondents. These latter have
discovered that no matter what subject
Is touched upon Mile is quick at re-
sponse and active in interest, and so
methodical has the system instituted by
her father become that her "school Of
correspondence has carried her through
a complete course of geography, arithme-
tic, American and English literature and
has started her along lines of study less
elementary.
She takes all this work" in the line of
fun, so much so that she is often found
playfully teaching" her company.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-08
YOUNG MAN is HELD
ON A SERIOUS CHARGE
Authorities Believe They Have in
Custody One Who Is Guilty
Of Number of
Thefts

In the person of Clarence Jones, a
young man of apparently quiet habits
and modest salary, the authorities think
they have captured a sneak thief of
considerable skill and ingenuity. Com
plant was filed in Justice H. A. Pierces
court yesterday by Ben Carisozo, who
claims Jones took him home while he
was drunk and put him to bed and then
took SAT out of his trousers pocket.
Carisozo says that no one else en-
tered the room and Jones must have
taken the money. He says that when
Jones returned next morning to the
room he had on his person a gold watch
which he had not possessed the night
before.
When Jones comes up for trial he
will also be given a chance to explain
the reports regarding certain jewelry
which he is alleged to have presented
to a young lady in Sawtelle. The
young woman will be called as a wit
ness and the case promises to be sem
sational in the extreme.
Jones is said to be earning a moder-
ate salary, which would not allow him
to invest in such valuable gifts to his
sweetheart. The alleged theft occurred
November 2. Major Donnell, deputy
district attorney, issued the complaint
against Jones and will have charge
of the prosecution.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-08
KILLED BY
ELECTRIC SHOCK
BODY BURNED BY THOUSANDS
OF VOLTS
Child Touches Switchboard at Edison
Substation and Father Re-
turns to Find LifeIess
Form

Little 2-year-old Philip Chase at a
late hour Wednesday played about the
great wheels and dypamos of the Edison
Electric sub-station, Inglewood, while the
father careless because of the familiar
sight Of the child playing each day out
side the danger zone of electric current,
continued his work, glancing only occa-
sionally to- see his little one did not crawl
through the guarding iron rail surround
ing the massive machinery.
So certain was the father that the child
was free from danger, he left the build
ing to do some work on the outside.
While absent there was sharp, loud
noise inside the building and rushing back
the father found his son lying ifeless on
the floor near the large switchboard.
Elmer Chase, the father, operator at the
station, lifted the lifeless form of his
child and dashed upstairs to the apart
ments of himself and wife. Physicians
were hurriedly called but found the little
fellow had been instantly killed by the
terrible shock.
While Chase had been absent from the
station the baby crawled through the
iron fence, toddled over to the switch-
board and, attracted by the bright brass
bands and polished knobs, reached forth
his hands to examine them. AS soon as
the brass connections were touched a
short circuit was formed, and thousands
of volts of electricity were thrown into
the little body. Death was instantaneous
Mrs Chase, the childs mother, is pros
srated with grief over the boys death.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-08
BIG SHOW TO OPEN AT
PRAEGER PARK MONDAY
Norris & Rowe's Circus Returns to
Los Angeles After Extended
Journey Through Canada
and Mexico

Monday afternoon the greater Norris
and Rowe circus will begin three days
engagement in this city and will give per-
formances at and s p. m. throughout
their stay, at Praeger park.
1t has been more than two years since
these California showmen have yisited
this city, and during their absence they
have visited the Republic of Mexico the
Dominion of Canada from Vancouver to
Sydney, N. S., and have visited nearly
every state in the Union.
This seasons tour of the circus has ex-
tended over a greater area than has ever
been made by any circus In an equal
length of time in the history of the circus
business.
The show has been greatly enlarged and
improved since it's last visit to Los An
geles and it is now ranked as one of the
five great circuses of the world.
1t requires two trains of double length
cars to transport the paraphnelia and
animals of the show from city to city
There is seating capacity for more than
5000 persons. There are more than oOO
persons with the show and 1t requires oOO
horses ohandle the vast machinery.
BY a special order from the heads If
the big tented amusement combine no
parade will be given by any OF the Dig
circuses in the future. Consequently Nor
ris and Rowe will dispense with that
rather attractive feature which Is so dear
to the heart of the small boy.
1t is claimed that better performances
can be given where the parades are eliiu-
mated, as the long tours through the city
and the dressing for the same tire the
performers to such an extent that tney
are not fit for their best efforts.
Among this seasons special features
are the Macdonald family of aerialists;
the Honey-Mora troupe of aerial per-
formers; the Pizini family of aerialists;
the flying Banvards; the Waldorf Trio;
Rose Dockrell, Edna Marietta, Mile. Fluti,
Geo. Holland, Frank Miller, Edward Ho~
ouim and John Deere. bareback riders;
Toto Ducro and his twenty-three assist
ant fun makers. and the exciting hippo
drome races.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-08
SUBMIT TO AK BUT
NOT WITH GRACE
ISCHARGED SANITARY MEN
FEEL REsENTFUL
All Civil Service Employees, However,
Are Subject to Dismissal for
Cause the First Six
Months

Because the health board dropped Paul
H. Clark from the rolls as sanitary in
spector the latter threatened to retaliate
by making charges against some one
who, he has not yet determined.
The board has during its present clean
up campaign tried to take care of all
the eligibles on the list for sanitary in
spector.
Under the special ordinance full lati-
tude is given that body to drop employees
hired for the month on recommendation
of any ward doctor in charge of his Sec
tion of the city.
Clark was discharged under this pro-
vision, but thought as civil service en-
ploye that charges should have been pre-
ferred.
Under previous rulings any probation
ary employe can be dropped any time the
first six months of service provided a
reason is stated
Discharged inspectors will doubtless
make an effort to have the commission
put them back on the eligible list later.
even though they have been dropped, as
the boards action puts them out of the
service altogether.
This reinstatement lies within the power
of the board.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-08
STREET CAR KILLS;
MAN UNIDENTIFIED
MoToRMAN APPLIES BRAKES TOO
LATE
Victim Picked Up In Unconscious
Condition and Hurried to Emer-
sency Hospital, but Action
Is Without Avail

An unidentified man was struck and al
most instantly killed at Firs. and Breed
streets last night by inbound Euclid av-
enue car 233 of the Los Angeles railways
Boyle Heights line.
The man had stepped from an OUT
bound car and walking around the rear
stepped directly In front of the inbound
car, which was in charge Of Motorman A.
G. Parsons and was running at about ten
miles an hour.
A bystander who saw the mans danger
shouted to him and waved his arms to
give warning of the approach Of the 9TH
er car. The man seemed not to under
stand, however, and walked onto the
track.
Motorman Parsons did not see the man
but did hear the shouts OF the bystander
and threw on the emergency brake and
shut off his power.
Hit by Car
This action was taken too late to be of
any benefit and the unfortunate was hit
by the corner of the car and tossed into
the air, alighting on his head fifteen feet
away.
He was picked up in an unconscious
condition and hurried to the city receiv-
ing hospital, where he died a few minutes
after without recovering consciousness.
1t was found that the right side of his
skull was crushed and that he neck was
dislocated.
He was apparently 40 years of age, 1870
pounds in weight, feet 10 inches m
height and wore new bluish-black and
gray check suit, blue flannel shirt and
a pair of light colored elkskin shoes.
His hair and mustache were sandy and
the hair was thin on top. He had a prom
inent nose and high cheek bones and
blue eyes.
There was nothing on his person by
which he could be identified.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-08
BOARD MAY AUTHORIZE
TWO MONTHS CONTRACT
Lighting of Hill and Main Streets viii
Be Done TIL End of Year
Under Emergency
Provisions

the municipal lighting act for the light
ing of Hill street from First to Pico, and
Main street from Marchessault to Plco
Etreet, for one year from January 1, 1903
This is the earliest date on which a
contract can be made, as thirty days
must elapse after the filing Of plans with
the city council before the same can oe
adopted or the assessment confirmed,
and some time must elapse after the con-
hrmation before the assessments can be
collected.
The present contract expired October 81.
The board of public works has asked
the city council to adopt resolutions au-
thorizing the board to proceed under the
emergency provision Of the city charter
to enter into contracts for lighting the
two streets from November to the end
of the year.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-08
PROGRAMS ARRANGED
FOR MOTHERS CONGRESS
NOTED SPEAKERS TO ADDRESS
MEETINGS
Members Confident the Coming ses-
sions VIII Be Most Successful
in History of the
Organization

The annual meeting of the Mothers
congress is scheduled for Wednesday of
next week, opening in the Women's club
house on Figueroa street at $3.50 o'clock.
The meeting will continue through the
afternoon.
Henry Ballantine, NJ. A., will address
the congress on Bombay Through the
Eyes of an ex-Consul."
The program for the session follows:
$3.50 A. M.
Call to order
Report OF officers.
Reports of delegates.
New business.
Election of officers
Music.
'.The Value of Child Study" Dr. Lewis NJ.
Terman.
1:3o p. NJ.
Music
Presidents address. Mrs. W. w. Murphy.
Some practical work of the mothers congress.
School Fairgrounds Mrs. F. l.. Schoheld.
''Emergency'' Mrs. Chalmers Smith.
"School Decoration" Mrs. w. A. Varcoe.
Bureau of exchange. Mrs. A. B. Glass.
Music.
Scientific Physical Investigation in the
Schools" Dr. e. c. Moore.
Music.
Smith, state normal school,
Solo, selected. Mrs. Howard 9. Atwood.
Reading, Francois la Garre" Colbert Par
kerr. Miss Alice osden
7:s0 P. M.
Reception to teschers, 1880 to $3.50.
Music.
Spanish dance. LA cachucha," Miss vir-
gnia Grose.
''Bombay Through the Eyes of an ex-con-
sul," Henry Baliantine. M. A.
Music morning and afternoon under the
direction of Miss Katherine Stone; even
ing, Mrs Gertrude Parsons.
Program committee: Mrs. Jefferson d.
Gibbs, Mrs. Louise George, Miss Kath-
crime Hardness, Miss Mary T. Ledyard.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-08
MIR. MERCHANT.

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Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-08
PLAN WAYS TO DEAL
WITH SPEED MANIACS
Police Consider Methods of Furnishing
Autoists Who Make Practice
of Breaking City Speed
Ordinance

A small fine for the first offense, $50
for the second and straight sentence
for the third would, in the opinion of
Chief of Police Edward Kern. do more
than anything else to stop the speeding
of automobiles, which ha9 resulted in SO
many accidents of late on the streets of
Los Angeles.
1t is expected the four police justices
will hold a conference sometime within
the next few days to discuss the question
of fines in cases where automobile drtv-
ers exceed the speed limit. Action of
this nature, say the judges, is especially
necessary at this time, as the rainy sea-
son is near at hand and the streets will
be in a condition where speeding cars
will be exceptionally dangerous.
Since the first of the year the average
fine paid by men exceeding the speed
limit has been $11.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-08
Avoid Taking Cold"
Protect the Lungs.
Germs of Lung and Throat Diseases FIJI
the Air, Wherever People. Gather.
Your System Should Be in Con-
ditIon to Resist Them

01tlOn 10 AtcSASt Ahcm
Tn fall and winter, when the weather is
changeable at times damp, and again
cold. YOU have to guard against taking
cold" which generally Is the beginning
of all lung, throat and nasal troubles.
Getting sick" depends largely on the
condition of the body to Withstand the at
tack of the disease germs. Two men may
he exposed to the same disease germs,
and one take the disease and the other
ESCAPE. The explanation is simple. The
body of the one was in a healthy condi-
tion and able to ward off the germs; the
others physical condition was so weak
that it was unable to do So
EVERY one is exposed to disease. At this
season of the year the germs of the diff
ferent lung and throat diseases are every
where. Whether you catch these diseases
or not depends on your powers of resist
ance.
Improper diet and poor digestion have
much to do with giving disease a chance
to gain a foothold.
MANY eat heartily and do not take ex-
ercise enough to digest the food eaten.
This lowers the power of resistance. To
overcome this you should take Duffy's
pure Malt Whiskey regularly, as pre-
scribed. 1t makes digestion perfect and
enables YOU to get all the nourishment
out of the food you eat. Besides 1t builds
I'm the nerve tissues, tones UP the heart
and brings all the vital forces into action.
You should also obtain plenty Of fresh
air for the lungs. Though your house be
kent warm fresh air should be obtained
from open windows. Your sleeping room
should always have plenty OF pure air.
Do not starve the lungs and you will
starve the cold.
A teaspoonful of Duffys Pure Malt
Whiskey in each glass of water you drink
will kill all disease germs and prevent
grip and pneumonia.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-08
THOMAS M'CAFFERY TO
LEAVE SOUTHERN PACIFIC
Former Political Manager to Retire
from Position of Assistant
Superintendent, According
to Report

After service of thirty years Thomas
McCaffery, assistant superintendent of
the Los Angeles division, Southern Pa
cific, is to retire., according to report
common in railroad circles yesterday.
Mr.. McCaffery is now on ten days
leave of absence at San Jacinto springs.
and G. T. Wardlaw chief clerk in the
superintendent's office, is filling McCaf-
fery's place during his absence.
Mr.. McCaffery has been identified for
wears with the Southern Pacific, not only
in the transportation and motive power
departments, but as a political leader.
and has taken part in every campaign,
municipal, county and state. in which
his employers interests could be served.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-08
CAR CRASHES INTO WAGON,
HURLiNG DRIVER TO GROUND

Car No. 2OS on the Los Angeles-Pacif1c
railway struck wagon driven by James
Thrasher of Chatsworth Park yesterday
afternoon. The wagon was almost de-
molished. Thrasher was thrown to the
ground and slightly injured
Mrs. Thrasher was with her husband
in the wagon, but was uninjured. The
man was taken to a physicians office
on North Belmont avenue, where a cut
on the back of his head was stitched.
The accident took place at Sunset bou-
levard and Sutherland street.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-08
SHERIFF AND MAYOR
OPPONENTS IN CONTEST
Visitors to st. Patrick's Fair Vote
on Question of Which Is
the Most Popular
Man

Interest in the voting contests at the
ST. Patrick's fair is growing. and several
spirited contests are expected TO De on
the first of the week.
One contest for the most popular girl
in Los Angeles, is attracting much atten-
tion. Mayor Harper, Sheriff Hammell
and Joseph Scott are in the lead for the
most popular man.
Programs are rendered each evening and
dancing enjoyed. Saturday night min
strel show will be given on Sunday
a sacred concert will be one of the events
of the fair.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-08
MAN CHARGED WITH
~EMBEZZLEMENT RELEASED
w. L. Cunningham Given His Liberty
Under $500 Bonds, Which Are
Supplied by His
Friends

w. l.. Cunningham, alias George Lewis.
alias George O'Neil, who has been con-
fined in the city Jail for the last two
weeks. was released yesterday under $500
bonds, furnished by Orrin Rice and wife.
Cunningham was accused of embezzlins
draft animals from T. A Ashbridge, a
contractor, October 13. Friends of the sc-
cused man admit that Cunningham did
sell the animals, but claim it was done
while he was suffering under severe
mental strain.
Cunningham's wife has been lying criti-
cally Ill, at the home of former Judge
Charles Polk, 1421 West Tenth street.
since his arrest.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-08
WOMAN CLAIMS ARREST
is DUE TO SPITE WORK

Declaring that enemies were working
against her. Mrs z. p. Wilson, 2116
Downey avenue, yesterday paid fine of
$40 for watering milk, in Police Justice
Frederickson's court.
This is the second time Mrs. Wilson has
been in court charged with diluting milk,
the first time escaping with small fine
She admitted having placed ice in the
milk in order to cool it quickly, but said
her arrest was the result of spitework on
the part OF enemies.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-08
MAN FOUND IN PARK
is STILL UNIDENTIFIED

The body of the man found in West
lake park Wednesday night still lies at
Bresee brothers morgue unidentified and
the police have been unable, so far, to
find anything that will give them the
slightest clew to his identity.
The only thing about the mans clothing
that may lead to his Identification is a
laundry mark. ''S23," and inquiry at
laundries throughout the city has so far
failed to bring any results.
The man evidently destroyed everything
that might have led to the discovery of
his identity.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-08
He rought az Gettyaburg

David Parker of Fayette, N. Y. who
lost foot at Gettysburg, writes 'Elec-
trio Bitters have done mo more good
than any medicine / ever took. For
several years 1 had stomach trouble, and
paid out much money for medicine to
little purpose. until I began taking Elec-.
trio Bitters. l would not take $500 for
what they have done for me-" Grand
tonic for the aged and for female weak
nesses. Great Alternative and body build
er: best of all for lame back and weak
kidneys Guaranteed by Dean Drug COM
papy. bOc,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-08
FOUND DRUNK ON STREET,
MAN DIES AT HOSPITAL
Heart Disease, Caused by Drinking,
Brings Death to Azusa Miner,
According to Police
Surgeons

A. D. Ray, a mining man from Azusa,
Cal, was arrested at First and Main
streets last night by Patrolman Beals.
The man was intoxicated at the time, but
retained his faculties until he reached
the station.
There he became deathly i'll and was
hurried to the receiving hospital. He was
unable to give his name and address,
hut a few minutes later became irsensi-
BILE and within five minutes was dead.
The physicians say death was caused
by heart disease brought on by drinking.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-08
FILES SUIT TO COLLECT
ON AN OLD JUDGMENT

Alleging that Prof. T. S. c. Lowe has
never settled for judgment rendered in
the superior court in November, 1902 suit
was filed yesterday in the superior court
in which B. F. Ball seeks to collect
s16S2.5O from the professor.
Mr.. Ball states In the complaint that
the Judgment was rendered on default and
the amount of the money awarded him
has never been paid.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-08
Half Rates Sunday

Southern Pacihn sells Sundays tickets at
half rates for round trips to any station east
of Los Angeles as far as Beaumont. including
branch lines. also on Santa Ana branch, good
only on date OF sale. Sunday.
Redlands and return, $2.05; Riverside or San
Bernardino. SL75, Ontario. s1.20; Beaumont,
s2.45; Pomona. $Lo0; Anahein. so cents.
Inquire at city ticket office. 500 s. Spring
street. cor. Sixth. or at Arcade station.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-08
PIONEERS ARRANGE TO HOLD
THEIR ANNUAL CELEBRATION

Pioneers of Los Angeles county have
arranged for q monster picnic to be held
M Plummer's villa on the Colegrove car
line November 10.
invitations have been sent to many
friends of the pioneers and it is expected
members of the Old Firemen's and
Yaouero clubs will be present.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-08
CITY HALL NOTES


Proceedings to abandon all steps for
the opening of Ninth street between
Rosalind avenue and the easterly boun-
dary line of Los Angeles have been taken
by the city attorney.
Ordinance abandoning proceedings for
the widening of Sixteenth street between
Main and Figueroa has been prepared.
In obedience to the request of the
police department the law regulating
gambling has been amended to include
cubes and dice in form so that the
courts will sustain prosecutions under
that head.
Mayor Harper and City Clerk Lelande
are getting many inquiries from intend-
ing settlers in Southern California.
City Auditor w. c. Mushet's force is
tabulating the inventories called for from
each city department in order to learn
how much real and personal property the
municipality owns.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-08
THE CITY

Strangers are invited to visit the exhibit Of
California products ut the Chamber Of Conn
msrce building on Broadway. between First
and Second streets. where free information
will be given on all subjects pertaining to this
section.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-08

The Herald wilt pay so in cash to anyone
furnishing evidence that will lead to the arrest
patrons THE HERALD.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-08
Japanese Arrested

K. Yomokoma and T. Miya, Japanese
tobacco dealers on East First street,
were arrested last night by Patrolmen
Humphrey and Coe on the cnarge of
selling cigarettes to minors. George Ka-
tura, who ran to inform other Japanese
dealers Of the action of the police, was
arrested and placed in jail on suspicion.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-08
Had Lottery Tickets

Frank Herwitz, supposed to be an agent
of the Little Louisiana Lottery company
of San Francisco, was arrested on Los
Angeles street last night with big bum
die of lottery tickets in his possession,
which it is believed he came here to dis
pose of.