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Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
MAYHEM AGAIN ARRESTED;
BURGLARY Is CHARGE
Restaurant Keeper Identifies Opera
Glasses Found in Sunday School
Workers Room as Pair
Stolen from Him
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Dec. 1o.--Arthur May
hew, special police officer and Sunday
school worker, who after having been
arrested on petty larceny charge pre-
ferred by b. Afana, was released yes
terday as a result of the intercession of
Y. M. c. A. and Sunday school friends.
Mayhew is again under arrest This
time burglary charge hangs over him.
Justice Brayton has set his examina-
ton for 10 o'clock next Monday morn
ing. H. G. Stuart signed Mayhew's
bail bond for $1,000.
The burglary charge was preferred
by A. Marengo, proprietor of the
French restaurant on the lower deck
of the pier. He has identified pair of
opera glasses found in Mayhew's room
as his.
B. Afana, owner of the Egyptian
bazaar, which Mayhem was accused of
having pilfered, may prefer another
charge, that of burglary, against him.
Attorney Spicer said today that more
than $500 worth of goods had been
taken from Afana's store and that May
hew is suspected of having taken all
of it.
Mayhew has retained Stephen Long
as his counsel.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
BES7,S PLEA GUILTY,
SENTENCE 10 YEARS
ACTED in GOOD FAITH, ASSERTS
COMEDIAN
EIopement with ceciIe Fleming oc-
Cured After Girls Father Had
Been Asked for Sanction,
Testimony Shows
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SANTA ANA, Dec. 10-George S. Best,
the comealln whose career as benedict
has been aired in several states, was
this afternoon sentenced to pay fine
of 81 and to serve ten years in the peni-
terltiary at San Quentin.
Cecile Fleming Best, daughter of G.
w. Fleming of Los Angeles, Bests third
wife, obtained an annulment Monday in
Los Angeles, and Best today pleaded
guilty TO the second charge of bigamy
brought against him by Mr.. Fleming.
The second charge against Best was
based on his marriage in Butte, Mont,
May 26, 1906, to Anita Thompson At
this time his first wife, Bertha Nilsson
Best was living in St. Paul and had not
been divorced.
This afternoon when Best appeared in
the superior court he was accompanied
by his attorney, Gesner Williams, While
District Attorney S. M. Davis acted for
the prosecution. Best entered mis- plea
of guilty and Judge West asked If he
wished to make a ste cement. His at
torney spoke in his behalf He declared
his belief that Best was sincere when he
believed his first wife was dead. He
said Best was of a highly respected fam
lily in the east, and expressed the hope
that the court would be lenient
At the request OF the court Best told
his story He said he had never dnten-
tionally committed crime and had all
ways been honest in his dealings with
everyone. He had received information,
he declared, that his first wife was dead
before his second marriage. AS an evil
dnce of honest intention he said, he had
gone to Mr. Fleming the night before
their elopement and asked him for his
daughters hand. Mr. Fleming wished
him to delay the wedding, but the couple
wanted the marriage to take place as
soon as possible. He declared he had
acted the part of man in this instance.
and finished his story by asking the
court to show mercy.
Court was adjourned this afternoon in
order to give Judge West time in which
to look over the transcript of the evil
dence. and on reconvening sentence was
passed.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
DETAILS OF FLORAL PARADE
ARE NEARING COMPLETION
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Dec. 10.-While all details
pertaining to the floral parade on the
morning of New Years day have not been
worked out it is more than probable that
the start will, as usual, be made on South
Orange Grove avenue from whence the
column will proceed east on Colorado
street to- the business section and after
countermarching on the principal streets
will proceed on East Colorado to Tourna-
ment park
Chief Favour of the police department
is co operating with the parade commit
tee and it is his desire that when the
column reaches Fair Oaks avenue that 1t
turn south and proceed as far as Center
street instead of Vineyard. From Center
the chief would have the line go east to
Raymond and thence as far north as
either Chestnut or Walnut before strik-
ing Fair Oaks again. Then down Fair
oaks back to Colorado, thence east. By
making this detour wider than usual the
police believe they can better handle the
crowds which congest the main business
.--oro1ghfares.
Plans are maturing for the annual
tournament ball to be held at Hotel
Green on New Years night and there will
be several radical changes from the
usual custom. There will be no patron
esses and the central figure in receiving
will be the tournament queen, Miss May
Sutton, who is privileged to choose her
own court to assist in the reception.
For. this purpose Miss Sutton has Sc
lected Mrs Robert Farquahar, formerly
Miss Marian Jones, and Mrs. Burt O.
Bruce, formerly Miss Ethel Sutton, of
Santa Monica, Mrs. j. II. Holmes and
Mrs F. 8. Allen.
The ball will be of conventional form,
eliminating last years custom of admit
ting persons in parade costume. From
until 10 o'clock there will be reception,
followed by dancing. Supper will be
served throughout the evening in the
Dutch and Colonial rooms. The ball
room decorations will be more elaborate
than usual and 1t is predicted that the
occasion will be more swell than any
heretofore attempted.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
THRooP'S ANNIVERSARY
PROGRAM FOR THURSDAY
special to The Herald.

gpecial to The Herald.
PASADENA, Dec. 10.-On Thursday
morning the student body of Throop
will observe the sixteenth anniversary
of the founding of that institution with
exercises under the direction of Miss
Margaret Stewart and Miss Chita Kraft.
The program follows
Music; devotional exercises led by
DR.. r. r. Meredith; "reminiscences by
Mrs. Theodore Coleman, dean of wo-
men; reading, For Dear Old YALE" Roy
Allin; bass solo, Song of the Sea-
Royal V. Ward; reading, "The Real
Muck Rake Man (Van Dyke), Percy
Green; America" by student body;
reading, "The Story of a Short Life
(Ewing) Miss Dorothy Gird; "An APP
probation of Throop." Walter Taylor;
"The Throop Cheer" glee club.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
CITY TO BUY EDISON
FIXTURES FOR LIGHTS

PASADENA, Dec. 1O.-The council
this morning devised a way to obtain
light for the cluster lamps in the busi-
ness district of the city after January
/ by authorizing the mayor to contract
with the Edison company for the pur-
chase of the wires and necessary poles
and transformer used for that purpose
for a sum not to exceed $3.50.
This amount is believed to be reas-
enable by the electric committee of the
council. and it is also believed that the
Edison company is willing to make the
deal With the concessions now IN
Mace the lights will be furnished by
the municipal plant.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
YOUTH ON PROBATION TRIES
TO MULCT RESTAURANT MAN

LONG BEACH, Dec. 10-Willis Rhodes,
the crippled lad who recently robbed Miss
Fanny Bixby, his benefactress and, aft
er having been arrested was released on
probation at Miss Bixby's request, was
today turned over to Captain Dodds, pro-
baton officer of Los Angeles, by the
local police.
The youth is said to have ordered a
substantial meal at the Royal cafe the
day after he was placed on probation and
to have slipped out through the back
door to avoid paying for it.
Rhodes is IS years old. He has fire.
quently been in the hands of the police
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
VETERANS APPROVE ARREST
OF AGlTAToR AT sAWTELLE
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
OCEAN PARK, Dec. 10.-Veterans
from the Sawtelle Soldiers home ex-
press their approval of the action of the
home authorities in placing under ar
rest John Keefe, who served in the
Eleventh New York volunteers, because
of his writing and circulating scurrilous
matter concerning the Sawtelle institu-
ton. In his articles Keefe is said to
have made attacks on the officers and
attendants at the home and to have in
other ways unjust,y villified those having
in charge the destinies of the institution.
At last evenings meeting of the city
trustees the salary of Chief of Police
Ramsey was raised to $40 per month,
from $50, and stipend of $50 per month
was allowed Frank r. Watson, the new
fire chief. The contract for building a
fire house at Rose avenue and Main
street was awarded to HI. x. Goetz,
Santa Monica contractor on his bid OF
S6377
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
PICK AND SHOVEL CLUB PLANS
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINING EMIT
special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
VENICE, Dec. 1O.-The ten-horse power
gasoline launch "Lorinne," owned by
Herman Goring, a Santa Monica fisher
man, was broken from its moorings by
last nights heavy seas and washed up
on the beach north of the Venice break
water. The little craft was damaged to
the extent of about $3.50.
Under the management Of the ladies
of the Pick and Shovel club Christmas
charity entertainment will be held at the
auditorium next Saturday afternoon.
About thirty children will take part in
the program of musical and literary ee-
lections that will be presented. Mrs.
George Sib,ey has charge Of the arrange
ments and is assisted by COMMITTEES OF
ladies representing the Sunshine society,
the chamber OF commerce and the or
ganization promoting the affair.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
MARVELLOUS LOPEZ FACES
JUSTICES FINE OF 5000

PASADENA, Dec. 10.-As an echo of
the operations of travelling doctor
STYLED the Marvellous Lopez" Justice
Kiamroth today assessed a fine of 5000
against him. He was found guilty by
g. jury of practicing medicine without
a license month ago.
Marvellous Lopez" has since left the
city, although 5000 in cash is in the
hands of the officers, having been de-
posted as bail money. However, 1t Is
to be not given up without struggle,
as attorney for the defense has given
notice of appeal to the superior court.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
AFFLICTED MAN FOUND
WADING IN THE WATER
Special to The Herald.

PASADENA, Dec. 10.-Richard Baird,
AFFLICTED with dementia, was noticed by
street car employees wandering around
in the rain barefooted and without o
coat at North Los Robles avenue to-
night. The police found the man wad-
ing about in the water as it ran down
the cutters and he was wringing wet.
He had taken off his shoes and ap-
peared to enjoy i. wading much the
same as a schoolboy does. The de-
mented man was taken to the police
station and provided with dry clothing.
DR.. Mccoy also rendered aid to the
afflicted man. Baird gave the corner
of Lafayette street and Winchester
avenue as his address. He has resided
here several years and has spells of de-
mentia at intervals.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
PASADENA VISITED BY
ANOTHER SOAKING RAIN

PASADENA, Dec. 10.-Rain again be-
gan falling in Pasadena this evening and
the indications are that 1t will continue
throughout the night The precipitation
has been steady and the ground is re-
ceiving good soaking. Ranchers say it
is needed and that a continued down.
pour OF several days would do no
harm. In Pasadena proper the fall is
not so heavy as at Altadena and in the
mountains.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
PACIFIC ELECTRIC CUTS
DOWN LONG BEACH SCHEDULE

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Dec. 10.-Because of a
falling off in business the Pacific Electric
company has begun cutting down the
number of its trains between Long Beach
and Los Angeles, and is said to be
working upon a schedule under which
cars will be run only every hour after
10 o'clock at night and but one or two
an hour between and 10 o'clock. Two
cars were not sent out on schedule last
night and one was not run today.
Because of the failure of two men to
put into the company $4,000 which had
been promised and BECAUSE of an inabi-
ity to get ready cash to pay for labor
and building materials, the Home Bond
and Building company, loaning, and
building company, incorporated, with
capitalization of $150,00O has suspended
business. IL. B. Haskell is president of
the company NJ N Tharsing and M.
Pike and other officers. The company's
offices are located at First street and
Locust avenue. The corporation also
operated a sawmill on the inner harbor.
Officia45 of the company hope to be able
to resume business later.
Robert Blackburn, the infant son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Blackburn of Hill
street and Atlantic avenue, died last
night. Funeral services will be held to-
morrow from the home
The following are new officers elected
for the coming year by the Royal Arch
Masons: B. f. Bond high priest; king,
J. T. Cullen; scribe, Richard Loynes;
secretary, Evan Mosher; treasurer,
Frank McCutchen
S. w. Drake of Los Angeles has re-
ported to the local police that his two
sons, IL and Alp years old, have run
away from home and are thought to be
in LING Reach
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11

F. T. Aspinwall, who is i'll at the Cali
fornia hospital in Los Angeles, is making
rapid progress toward recovery and ex-
pected home In about ten days.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
To Make Room for Pianos

TO Make Room tor Pianos
we win at ONCE sell every small must.
cal instrument. every music book. every
sheet of music. every string and every
thing amounting to over $65.000 worth
AT COST OR LESS.
BARTLETT MUSIC CO.,
2sl-2Ss-2B s. broadway. opp. city han.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11

Rev. w. r. Thorton of st. Paul's Meth
odist Episcopal church south has gone to
Los Angeles to assist in a series of meet
ings to be held at Marvin chapel.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11

Bartlett Music Co. at 1t Again
During our great MONEY BACK sale
we are giving a receipt for twice the
amount paid up to $50 on any new
piano. All popular sheet music 10c.
All classic 2-S off.
BARTLETT MUSIC CO..
2S1-2SS-2S5 S. Broadway, opp. city hail.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11

The Queen Esther girls of the Methods.
Episcopal church will give social In the
church parlors Thursday night.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11

S. r. Mealey of the accounting office at
Topeka and G. A. Barhite, also of the
Santa Fe, were guests of Master Mechanic
L. G. Hicks here yesterday.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
STUDENTS COMPLETE THEIR
PROGRAM FOR VAUDEVILLE

PASADENA, Dec. 10.-The program Tor
the vaudeville entertainment to be given
by Throop students on December ~ IS
now complete 1t includes two laughable
slxits, one entitled IA Sleeping Car Epi-
sode," and the other christmas Chimes. ;"
Prof. Harry Maloney and Harry Cannon
will give bag punching exhipltion anu
there will be a number Of topical songs
and monologues by capable students. The
Girls Glee club has prepared mysteri-
GUS production styled "Organum HUI
manum."
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs. P. j. Costello returned
from three months visit with
relatives and friends.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
SAN BERNARDINo SCHOOLS
TO CLOSE DECEMBER 13
speclll t, The Herald.

SpecLl t, The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, Dec. 10-The pub.
lie schools close Friday, December IL, and
the vacation will continue until Thurs
day morning, January 1. The teachers
are expected to attend the institute at
Los Angeles
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11

The Don Carlos Spanish club met Tues
day night at the home Of Mrs. Q. Ii. SID
ley on q street.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11

Workmen engaged in running cable
for the Iytle Creek Power company in
Third street caused a rather serious acci-
dent at the Owl drug store yesterday.
The tug on the wire pulled down the
chimney, which came crashing through
the roof of the drug store, brick and
mortar flying through showcases in every
direction. The loss will amount to about
$3.50.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11

Open Every Night Till Xmas
You can buy instruments enough for
the whole family at nominal price.
Everything goes at COST OR LESS, for
after Jan. 1, 1908 we will sell pianos
only. All popular sheet music 10c.
BARTLETT MUSIC co..
s. Broadway, opp. city hall.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11

The San Bernardno Traction company
has at last fallen in line and adopted the
custom of stopping on the near side OF
the street. The plan was put in use yes
terday in Redlands, Cotton and this city.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
RlALTo STOPPING PLACE FOR
SANTA FE WEsT8oUNDS
Special to The Herald.

RIALTO, Dec. 1O.--Rialto is rejoicing at
the fact that she Is now on the railroad
map and the Sante Fe westbound passen.
ger trains stop at the station.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
NEW VOTING PRECINCTS
ESTABLISHED AT COTTON
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
COTTON, Dec. 1O.-City Clerk Noel
Davenport notified the board Of super
visors yesterday that Cotton has been
divided by the trustees into three vot-
ing precincts. Heretofore it has been
a one precinct town.
H. e. Knerr, the Los Angeles con-
tractor, who was awarded the contract
to build the Carnegie library, has de-
clined to enter the contract at the
figures named for the work, $10,5SS.
He claims a mistake in figures was
made by one OF his clerks.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
FREEDOM CHRISTMAS PRESENT
TO CONVICT ON PAROLE
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN .BERNARDINO, Dec. 1o.-Clar-
ence I. Miller of Uplands, who was
convicted and sent to states prison two
years ago for seven years, has been
given his freedom as a Christmas pres
ent. He has been on parole since the
first of the year, living an upright life
and providing for his children. His
case. was doubtful one.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11

Henry c. Lezott died at his home on
Cotton avenue, Urbita Monday after an
illness of more than a years standing.
He was a member of the Grand Army
of the Republic and of the Masonic fra
ternity and had lived in this vicinity
since 1901. He leaves a widow and
foster-daughter, Mrs. R. c. HARRISON,
prominent society woman of San Ber-
nardino.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
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Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11

H. G. Cattell was today appointed and
sworn in as a member of the city council
from the Third ward to take the place OF
Fayette Dyer, who resigned. Mr.. Cattell
is proprietor of transfer line and ad-
yocates municipal ownership
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
Shop Here for Christmas. MeT
Sl.OO Wool Shawls 49c

Square and circular shawls in plain white
black, blue, red, pink and combinations of
white, pink and blue; very acceptable for
Christmas gift; $100 qualities Wednesday at
49c.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11

vocates municipal ownership.
Postmaster j. w. Wood addressed the
commercial class of the Pasadena high
school this morning. He dwelt on the
system of conducting the money order
department and also gave history OF the
Pasadena postoffice from earliest days up
to the present time. Next week the class
will be addressed on banking by Cashier
A. e. Edwards of the First National
bank.
Invitations will be sent out for an inter-
scholastic oratorical contest to be held
at Throop institute on February 2S. The
contest will be for the prize cup now
held by the Los Angeles high school.
Prof George W. Ritchey of the Carne-
gle obsery atory lectured to the Mems
club of the First Presbyterian church to-
night His subject was Astronomical
Photography" and dealt with recent OBJ
servations from the Mount Wilson OBJ
servatory.
Friday, December 1S, is the date Sc
lected for the presentation of the can
tata, '"rhe Holy City," at the new Chris
tian church, under the direction or
George f. Aspinall.
The New Century club tonight heard an
interesting talk on Investments" by
Rev. Jean F. Loba. 1t was ladies' night
the members and their wives being en-
tertained at the hospitable home of Mr.
and Mrs Kenyon Warren. Prof. Pierce
rendered several piano selections and re-
freshments were served.
Mrs Walter G. Teagle has retired from
the cast of "Erminie," and her place will
be taken by Mrs. w. e. Neff, who will
sing the role of the princess. The first
rehearsal on the theater stage will take
place tomorrow night.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11

The highway commission, repre-
sented by Messrs. Nichols. Moore and
Cooley, went to Uplands yesterday to
confer on the subject of highways for
the county. The commission is outlin-
ing plans for practical commercial
highways throughout the county and
surveys will be made at an early date
for main highway from San Ber-
nardino to the west county line
through Uplands.
Al the Woman's club tomorrow after
noon DIR. ]. Francis Davis, formerly of
San Bernardino, now resident of Cotton.
Will deliver lecture on Shakespeare.
The afternoon isein charge of the liter
ary committee. of which Mrs. Will L.
Brown is chairman. Mrs. S. s, Draper,
Mrs. R. A. Brydolph and Mrs. Henry
Conner form the reception committee.
Under the auspices of the woman's
union of the First Congregational
church the Sicilian trio of Redlands en-
tertained with a delightful program in
the church parlors tonight
Prof. Bell and Miss Hooper. local
violinists, and Miss Honor Graham, the
San Bernardino vocalist assisted.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11

Are the safest if you're in doubt what to buy
Ask for them; they are sold in every depart
ment and will be redeemed at any time for their
face value. Shop here for Christmas; merchan-
disc values unequaled; service the best, and
specially selected assortments of Christmas
goods are few of the inducements
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07
FORT ERIE RESULTS.

FIRST RACE-Seven fuflongs. Tannt, 81 Gar
TIM. 70 J, you; Delestrome, l02 Powers. %
foF the place second; Nellie Racine. 81 fsclrgusi.
TO to shoW. third Tine. S6 3-5 Little Daugh-
Ter, St Jeanne, Ayrwater, Punky tlge Alarm, Noon
gold and Theodosia slss rsn
SECOND RACE - Steepiechase; short course
-Croxton, 10 lSimpsou), 70 J. won; Flying Piover
l3s iHestouJ, 70 for place, second. sam Farmer,
45 Stone, cut 10 show, third Time, ss6 Rus
sell. Dell Leath, and Alailh9z also ran.
THIRD RACE-Fiye fuTlongs. Miss Messino. le
Powers, 70 j. w0n Marion Moore 80 snilingsj
/ 10 3 for place second GilTedear, is ,Bolandi,
70 2 70 show third. Time, 81 IS. Shirley NJ
MolieTe. Tournsletta, W.inetka, and AlTeola slsd
ran.
FOURTH RACE-0ne and one-sixteenth miles
Charlie Thompson. lO5 u Leei 10 70 /, woni Light
Note lg3 (Moreandl, u / Tor place, second; Maia'
bon g5 Alartin % u shaE. third. Time
la7 l-5 Hsrmakis, Peter Knight. ReTeiiie, and
Faci0tEm also ran
FIFTH RACE-Six furl0ngs New Years II, "
OYnlsmsl. Is 70 J. won jisger. 100 lBolandl. -
for place. second Aiarimbo. i0i AiuTphyl, 70 to
show. third Time, lli 45 Wedding Ring Pan
tageust, Annie Mack, Caromsl. Comic OpeIa. BTal
CliH. AIeTIingo. sweet FiaEia and fsmls also ran
SIXTH RACE-Fire flrlongS OEland0t. lC
0Iinderi. % 2 Won Lattice loo iGaugel =
f0r place. second; Top Lofty lAiar1in). 70
10 show. third. Time. 81 ~ Tom Mabat. Lister
me Bergen, kiftie Smith. and Ena also ran.
SEVENTH RACE-Sx furi9ngS Careless 10
Baker, 8 to /, Won; Reaction. l0i u. Murphy
g / f0r place second 0berOn lei tsiarttnl. 5 20
20 show. third Time Id4 - JACK kercheTille
R0lly Polly. Apple Sweet Ericala. Prince silver
wings. Eva cisne, Alsano, aud Don Fonso also
ran.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07
NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE
TRI-sTATE LEAGUE.

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At Haverhill-Worcester. l; HaysThill. 0.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07

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