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Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
COMMODORE HAINES
GREATLY IMPROVED

r. r. Haines, affectionately called
Commodore" who has been i'll Tor
some time, is improving and he is ex-
pected to be out in week or So
For some time his health has been
failing and sudden illness caused
much anxiety in his family Tuesday and
his life was despaired of for several
hours.
However, a turn for the better gives
hope and it is thought he Is now out or
danger. He is at the family home, 2lS
West Twenty-seventh street.
Commodore" Haines is one OF the
most popular pioneers in Los Angeles
and was Intimately connected with the
early days here. 1t was he who In 1873
had charge of the construction of the
military line of telegraph from San
Diego to Tucson and Prescott, Ariz.,
which connected Los Angeles with the
outside world
Previous to this in 1864 he superin-
tended the construction of telegraph
line through Oregon, connecting 1t with
a cable of three sections which he lald
across the Puget sound.
Mr.. Haines settled in Los Angeles IN
1871 and was superintendent OF the
Western Union and Postal Telegraph
companies. He retired from active
work several years ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
HIGHWAYMAN RoBS WOMEN
OF JEWELRY AND MONEY

Two women were held up and robbed
by a highwayman on Sixteenth street
near Union avenue, about 1880 O'CLOCK
last night. From one of the women the
re cbber secured a gold watch and one
earring, while from the second he Sc
cured a purse containing several dollars
While the robber was taking the wo-
mems jewelry an inbound Santa Monica
car approached. When it reached them
one of the women began to scream and
the robber fed. Passengers from the
car rushed to theNwomen's assistance and
several of them pursued the fleeing
bandit.
A private detective was on the car. He
took the report of the robbery, but the
women were so frightened they were un-
able to give their names or furnish a
good description of the robber.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
REFUTES CHARGES
MADE BY BOARD
OCEAN PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT
IN GOOD CONDITION
President of City Trustees, j. G. Jones,
States Move to Replace COM
pany is Political
One

Special to The Herald
OCEAN PARK, Nov 2o.-Tn an official
communication to G. s. Manwaring of the
Pacific board of fire underwrighters, Pres
ident of the Board of City Trustees j. G..
Jones today refuted charges of incompe-
tency in fire department matters and
stated the move to replace the depart
ment constitutes a political measure in
stigated by the Abbot Kinney company.
The city executive assured Mr.. Man
waring the organization was as efficient
as it could be made under local condi-
tions, and he emplatically denied 1t had
retrograded in any respect during the last
year, as has been alleged
Mr.. Jones stated the department now
has forty active members and waiting
list Of thirty applicants.
'The whole trouble" Mr.. Jones said.
"seems to be that the chief and some of
his men were not with the Abbot Kinney
company politically at the last election,
when an attempt was made to discor-
porate the city of Ocean Park"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
PRETTY GIRL IN
JAIL FOR THEFT
BOSTON MISS ALLEGED TO HAVE
STOLEN JEWELRY
Police Say She Robbed Benefactress
Who Gave Her a Home-Part
of the Goods Found
on Her

Marsh L. Harte, a prepossessing young
woman who recently came here from
Boston, Mass, was arrested at Ill North
Hope street last night by Patrolmen
Beaumont and Cook and booked at the
central police station on charge OF
larceny.
1t is alleged that the prisoner stole
a gold watch and fob, gold and dia-
mond locket and gold chain, pair of
long kid gloves and some lace handker-
chiefs from Mrs. j. Brown of 223 West
Forty-fifth street.
When she was arrested the stolen
watch, the gloves and handkerchiefs
were found in Miss Harte's possession,
as we'll as a pawn ticket for the locket
and chain, which she had disposed OF
for $2.25.
Shortly after her arrival here Miss
Harte secured work at Godfrey's res
taurant as a waitress. She was looking
for a place to stay and Mrs. Brown, who
became interested in her, took her to
her own home.
The young woman disappeared from
there two weeks ago and was finally
located at the North Hope street house,
which is the home of number of girl
friends she had met since her arrival
here.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
WONDERFUL CAVE
FOUND IN FRESNO
FILLED WITH STALACTiTES AND
STAAAGMITES
Is Easily Acc ,ssibIe and One of Its
Greatest MarveIs Is That 1t
Has Not Before Been
Discovered

By Assocn-ed Press.
FRESNO, Nov. 20.-For countless years
Fresno has had a wonderful cave until
recently undiscovered.
Returning members of the state sur
veying party which has just finished the
survey of the Kings river canyon road
tell of stalactite cave found near the
base of sheer cliff of limestone OH the
south fork of the Kings river.
The entrance to the cave in about ten
feet from the base of the cliffs and easily
accessible. 1t Is about ten feet wide.
The exploring party took along plen-
tiful supply of candles and proceeded to
make an investigation. Once inside sew
eral entrances were discovered leading in
various directions and the party decided
to keep to the largest and central one
They entered ON long gallery as dark
as dungeon, but which, as soon as the
candles were lighted, became like fairy
palace. Thousands of stalactites We're
suspended from the ceiling and on the
floor were as many stalagmites, in all
species and formations.
AS they walked along the gallery they
beheld a crack in the center of it. This
appeared to be forty feet deep and far
below they could hear the sound of rush
ing water as an underground river sped
into Kings river.
For about one hundred feet the party
proceeded, until they came to an open
creek in which was shallow water.
Five hundred feet farther they pro-
ceeded until they came to spot where
seemingly large quantities of the lime
formation had collapsed and blocked the
pathway. There was still an aperture
large enough to make a further inves-
tigation, but the members of the party
agreed that the risk might be too great.
What wonders lie beyond are still un-
known.
There was considerable conjecture as
to where the creek could have found it's
outlet. For two hundred feet it proceed
ed under ground but, although the main
river was carefully searched no signs
of an outlet could be found.
How far back into the cliffs the under
ground river proceeded was matter Of
conjecture.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
EDITOR OLDER AGAIN
SUED BY LUTHER BROWN

A complaint was filed yesterday in the
superior court of Los Angeles by Luther
C. Brown, attorney for the Southern
Pacific, in which Fremont Older, editor
of the San Francisco Bulletin, K. A.
Crothers and Michael George are charged
with criminal libel. The suit is brought
because of certain articles appearing in
the Bulletin in September, said to re-
fleet on the character of Mr.. Brown.
This Is the second complaint for libel
filed against the proprietors of the Bull
letin by Mr.. Brown, the last article TO
which Mr. Brown takes exception APP
pearlng in the Bulletin of September 2.
Mr.. Brown in the complaint filed yes
terday asks for a Judgment of $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
SQUADRON OFFICERS TO
BE GUESTS AT BANQUET
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
VENICE, Nov. 20.--Local committees are
sparing nothing to make the stay OF the
officers and jackies of the Pacific squadron
a pleasant one while the cruisers are IN
these waters.
Monday night dinner will be rendered
at the ship hotel to Admiral Dayton and
his official aids. The guests at the func-
tion will include Gen. A. r. Chaffee, Gen.
M. H. Sherman and Gen. H. G. Otis.
Two thousand invitations to grand
ball to be held Monday night at the
pavilion have been sent out. The affair
will be a naval function and promises to
be one of the most brilliant events ever
held in this section.
The grand march will be led by Admiral
Dayton and lady, and officers of his
squadron will be among the first in line.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
BOARDS ACTION cIsAPPoINTs
MANY PROPERTY OWNERS
speci.l to The IIerald.

speci,1 to The Herald.
SANTA MONICA, Nov. 2o.-A large
number of property owners have seen
their expectations fulfilled by the action
of the council in passing over the mat
ter of extending the time for the pay
ment of taxes.
1t was apparently taken for granted
in some quarters that an extension of
time could be depended on, and as a
result many persons will be unprepared
TO meet their assessments when the first
installment comes due next Monday.
There have been no restrictions placed
on the paymenth of moneys for taxes,
scrip, coin and checks on banking in
stitutions being accepted without ques-
tion. An ordinance for the purpose of
allowing a time extension was brought to
the notice of the council, but did not
come up for official disposition
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
ENTHUSIASM SHOWN IN
RIVERSIDE HILL CLIMB
specitl to The Herald.

Spectl to The Herald.
RIVERSIDE, Nov. 2O.-Much interest is
being shown in the hill climb to take
place here on Thanksgiving day, and the
entries arv coming in rapidly. There is a
good prospect of much larger number
of contestants than last year. Tryouts
over the grade are daily occurances and
the time will in all probability be ap-
preciably reduced this year over last
years record.
The officials named to have charge of
the contest are: e. H. Verrill, A. j.
Sta,der, G. o. Schley, Julius Hess, G. G.
Rouse, DIR. C. c.. Smith. Robert Lee Bett-
ner, Harry Bantz and w. E. Neblett as
judges; Frank c. Russell, clerk fthe
course; George p. Harsh and c. A. Dun
das, official starters.
The cups which have been offered as
trophies are on display in the window
of Pollock Bros, jewelers..
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
CONGRESSMAN VISITS FRIENDS
AT SANTA MONICA BAY
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SANTA MONICA, Nov 20.-Congress-
man James McLachlan passed several
hours here today conferring with the
wheel horses of his party The local
political outlook appeared satisfactory to
the congressman, who expressed pleasure
at the support he has received In this dis
trict.
He stated he was trying to influence the
war department to station the Atlantic
fleet for a short time in the Santa Monica
bav when the squadron comes to the coast
next sqring.
Senator Flint, he said. was also urging
that the squadron be allowed to make a
stop in these waters.
Mrs w. M. Kendall and Mrs. Katherine
Ruff are delegates from the Santa Monica
Bay Womans club to the Federation OF
Womans Clubs, now in session at Mon
rovia. The federation will close Thursda?.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
FINDS MOLLUSKS IN
WATER SUPPLY PIPE
Engineer WasscI. Is Well Repaid FOR
His Work in Clearing Duct.
Bushels of Shrimp and
BarnacIes Found

Special to The Herald.
OCEAN PARK. Nov. 20.-While engaged
fitting a new check valve in the local
bath house salt water supply pipe En-
gineer E. P. Wassell today discovered
enough oysters, clans and mussels to
more than pay the cost of the repair
work.
The pipe, which has length of about
800 feet under the Horseshoe pier, had not
been in good working order for several
months, and it was believed cleaning
and general overhauling of its machinery
would repay the trouble.
The removal of the bivatves made any
further work on the pipe unnecessary.
Several bushels of shrimps and half a
ton of barnacles were also obtained.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
DESIRE ARTIST TO
BEAUTIFY THE STREETS
Long Beach Wants Services of Charles
Mulford Robinson as Aid to
improving Looks of
Town
s,,ecial to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
LONG BEACH, Nov. ia committee
from the Ebell club appeared before the
city council yesterday afternoon with a
request that 5000 be appropriated to bring
to this city Charles Mulford Robinson,
the we'll known eastern landscape artist.
now in Los angeles, for the purpose Of
securing plans for beautifying the
streets, the bluff and the city's park
lands.
The matter had been previously con-
sidered by the trustees. In the light in
which it was presented today they looked
with favor upon the proposition and the
money will be appropriated
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
EXTEND TIME FOR
PAYMENT OF TAXES
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
OCEAN PARK, Nov. 2O.-At special
meeting tonight OF the city trustees a
resolution extending the time for the
payment of city taxes for thirty days
was adopted.
The action of the board was taken in
response to a petition from the Venice
chamber of commerce asking that the
time of the payments be extended sixty
days as has been done in Los Angeles
and other cities
The trustees. after discussing the ques-
tion at length, decided on thirty days
as sufficient time.
The members expressed the opinion
that the money stringency would be over
before the time they granted had ex-
pired.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
FIREMEN HOLD AN OLD
TIME HOUSE WARMING
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SANTA MONICA, Nov 20.-An old
time house warming was given last night
by volunteer department No. at its
ouarters on Lake street. The building
was artistically decorated with flowers
and ribbons of red and green by COM
mittee composed of Mrs. ]. Hummer and
Mrs. William Fudge.
Floral decorations were furnished for
the banquet tables by Walter Amacost,
a local nurseryman. After an informal
program of musical and literary treats
by members of the department, dancing
was engaged in. The guests included
Councilman and Mrs. George Snyder and
FIRE Commissioner and Mrs. A. N.
Archer
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
TOTAL BONDED INDEBTEDNESS
OF PASADENA is $472. 1925
snecial 20 The Herald.

Special 20 The Herald.
PASADENA, Nov. 20.-The total
bonded Indebtedness of this city is $472,-
125. according to the annual report OF
City Auditor Kellogg.
The Oldest issue is the fire and sewer
bonds of 1883, drawing per cent. But
$4,000 remain to be paid and these are due
next year. The smallest amount out
standing is $12f5 of the public library
issue of $780, drawing per cent. The
largest single issue was 100000 of 1906 at
4 per cent for the municipal lighting plant
and additions to the fire department.
other bonds outstanding are as follows'
Central park of 1902, $95,250 Library
park of 1902, S1S,75O; city hall and jail of
1902, $433125O; fire department of 1902, $17,-
500; street machinery, 1902, $15,Sl2'5O; water
we'll. 1902, $3.50; outfall sewer, $3O,625;
sewer farm, 1902, s4S75; park improve
ments. 1902. $1S,125; water works bonds,
1905, $23, $50.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
CHURCH CHOIR TO GIVE
FAIR AND RECEPTION

The Juvenile choir of Christ Episcopal
church will give it's first fair and re-
ception tomorrow afternoon and nigh'
in the Sunday school room OF tne
church. Twelfth and Flower streets; an
Informal musical program will be given
bv the young members, now numbering
eighty.
freshments will be served, the proceeds
to be used in supplying new yestments
and music. -,
Patronesses for the fete will be
Mines. Joseph H. Johnson, Baker p. Lee
7. w. Badger, Z. ]. Brent, Alex. Mills
E nj. voorhees,, ]. ]. Wyatt, w. e. De
Groot, M. A. Barlow, A. j. ingalls,, Miss
r. Schumacher and A. Schumacner'
Mrs. Eugene Torrey is director of the
choir.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
PASADENA GETS READY TO
COMPETE WITH EDISON co.
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
PASADENA, Nov. 2O.-Mayor Farley
and the electric committee of the city
council will soon be occupied in making
a schedule of prices to be charged custo-
mers of the commercial department OF
the municipal lighting plant.
The city officials are not yet ready TO
announce what rates will be made, but 1t
is understood that slight cut will be
made under the present rates of the Edi-
son company. Those opposed to the city
engaging in the lighting business say the
Edison company is in a position to make
a rate that will put the city out of busi-
ness. but whether or not this will be
done remains to be seen.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
SCHOOL CHILDREN TO
PREPARE TOURNAMENT ESSAYS

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Nov. 20.-School children
are much interested in the essay contest
ON the subject, what the Tournament
of Roses Means to Pasadena" which
closes December /.
Mrs. Mary M. Conan, Miss Ada Trot-
ter and Miss Lauretta Barnaby will judge
the essays. Cash prizes of $40 and 50
are offered by the Trounament associa-
tion.
Kingsley N. Stevens is chairman OF the
committee on decoration, and it is plan
ned to use all the trolley poles and wires
in the business district for the distribu-
Htion of the pennants and pepper boughs.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
Plan Excursion

Representatives of the Edison Electric
company, Los Angeles Gas and Electric
company and the Pacific Light and
Power company have arranged anNexcur-
sion to Redondo for November S at 1880
d. m. The points visited will be the light
and power stations at Redondo and a
dinner win be served at the Hotel Re
dondo.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
LACK OF MONEY CAUSES
ORGANIZATION TO DIsBAND
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
LONG BEACH. Nov. 2O.-Because the
money did not come IN as had peen ex-
nected the American Military band,
which recently secured lease on the
sun parlor at the end of the pier for
dancing purposes, has ceased to be.
G. G. Adams has resigned from the
nosition of manager and most of the
musicians are leaving the city.
A harp orchestra, composed of a few
members of the band and others, VIII
Continue. for the present at least, to give
dances,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
EXCHANGES CLOTHES
WITH SAIL0R-S0RRY NOW
Long Beach Man Thought to Attend
Ball in Seamans costume-Tar
Disappears with the
Citizens Outfit
speclal to The Herald.

bUtCIdI 10 I ne 11tIdIu'
LONG BEACH, Nov 2O.-Fred Smith
playfully exchanged his hat, coat, vest
and trousers Monday night for a sea-
mans uniform, thinking it would be
good joke to appear at the west VIZ
ginia, crews auditorium ball in such a
costume The seaman failed to meet
Smith at the appointed rendezvous, how
ever, after the ball, and is supposed to
have deserted
Smith reported his loss to Quartermas-
ter Borg of the West Virginia last even
ing, and the police were given descrip-
ton of the sailor and the missing clothes.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
SAILOR AND CAPTAIN
ENGAGE IN FIGHT
officer Is Said to Have Drawn Sea-
mans Pay and Battle Results.
Both the Men Are
Arrested
snecial to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Nov. 2O.-Capt. e. e.
Nanier. a boat owner well known here,
and S. Gutterig, fireman on Napier $
tug Hercules at San Pedro, were ar
rested in that city this morning after
engaging in a fistic encounter.
Nanier was released under bond.
The quarrel is said to have started
over an order for Gutterig's pay, which
Nanier is said to have drawn Gutterig
said the order in which the money was
drawn was worthless.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
SMALL DWELLING is
TOTALLY DESTROYED BY FIRE

Special to The Herald.
TERMINAL ISLAND, Nov. 2O.-A
small house between Terminal and East
San Pedro belonging to Mexican, was
totally destroyed this morning oy nre:
.,,hich threatened the immense tanks of
tha Irnion OIL company near by
A large force of men working close at
hand kept the flames from spreading by
dilieent efforts, and thus averted the
burning of the tanks.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED
FOR NATIONAL GRANGE
By Associated Press.

HARTFORD, Conn.,, Nov. 2O.-Onicers
Of the National Grange were chosen to-
dav as follows: Master. Nathan B. Chel-
der of Concord, reelected; overseer t.
G. Atcheson of West Virginia; lecturer,
George w. r. Gaunt of New Jersey, re-
elected Mrs. Eva s. Mcdowell of Rome.
N. Y, was 're-elected treasurer; Charles
M. Freeman of Tippecanoe City, Ohio,
was reelected secretary.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
MISS HUEsLER'S FUNERAL
TAKES PLACE THURSDAY
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Nov. 2O.-The funeral of
Miss Ida Huesler will take place at 4
o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the
Rosenerantz home. 161 South Lake ave-
nue., where services will be conducted by
Rev. r. Cumming Beatty.
Miss Huesler was 81 years of age, a
native of Michigan and the daughter of
Methodist minister.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
Mexican Laborer Aurt

Ignatio Kalavarez, a Mexican laborer,
was last night struck by way train on
the Los Angeles railroad and the lower
part of his headN and face was horribly
mangIed Though badly hurt and suffer-
ing Intensely, it is probable the man will
live. The accident occurred on San Fer
nando street
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
TREASURY OFFICIALS
ATTACKED AND ROBBED
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 2O.-A dis
patch from Bokhara, Central Asia, says
that two officials of the Bohhara treas
ury were today attacked in that city,
mortally wounded and robbed of 100000.
The robbers were captured, but the
money was not recovered.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-21
FLEET LEAVES LONG BEACH FOR
REDoNDo
SERIOUS CHARGE PENDING, TWO
YOUTHS JOIN NAVY
Many EnIistments Recorded-Shlps
Depart in Majestic Procession.
Launches Follow After Them
to Next Port
Long Beach Ofice-
% Locust avenue.
Phone-Home. 26o.


LONG BEACH, Nov 2o.--At the hour of
1015 o'clock this morning the four bat
tleships of the first division of the Pa
cific fleet moved slowly out of Long
Beach bay, swinging about In half
circle and heading for Redondo in the
order in which they entered this port.
The flagship West Virginia led, followed
by the Colorado, Maryland and the Penn
sylvania.
The Fashion, Eagle, Nora, Orient, Cam
iguin and Music, Long Beach launches,
will follow the war vessels to Redondo
to participate in the passenger carrying
business there.
Many Men Enlist
The following enlisted as seamen or
marines while the vessels were in this
port: Francis Merle Waldron, Robert
Jones, George Henderson, Charles Lewis
Charles r. Reid Clyde Fenton Willis
Fred Raymond Wilson, George Cleve-
land Young, Laurence Joseph Walsh
Fred Haynes, Ralph Edward Witsiepe,
John Myers Walter Winfield Scott, Hen
ry Emery, Charles C. Myers, Elbert Cliff
ton Lake, Robert Mead, John Oran Mar
low, John D. Wolfe, Clyde William Toll
bert, Earl Brown, Oscar Samonson, Sam
ue Virdeu, Marion Ford, Edward NAL
com Child.
Fell Off Launch
James Buchanan of San Pedro fell Off
the launch Anacapi last night as 1t lay
alongside the Maryland. Seamen Briggs
and Denny of the battleship rescued him.
Two of the youths who enlisted from
Long Beach were under arrest here on a
serious charge. Under the admiraPs Or
der they will not be allowed to land on
the California coast for eighteen months.
warrant was issued yesterday for the
arrest of Charlie Wilson, the "bum boat
of the Pacific fleet, charging him with
defrauding the Long Beach Baking COM
pany. The complaint was quashed to-
day. Wilson leaving with r. l.. Bisby,
local restaurateur, sufficient sum to
cover his Indebtedness to the company.