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Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-29
CONDEMN ROUTE
IN KERN COUNTY
CITY PUSHES OWENS RAILROAD
PROJECT
Instructs City Attorney to Bring Pro-
ceedings for Right Of Way from
Owens Valley to Los AM
geles County

In quick fashion the city council yes
terday passed the measure directing that
steps be taken for condemning right of
way through Kern county in this state
in connection with the Owens river aque-
duct railway.
The board of public works sent a mes
sage to the council yesterday recommends
ing that steps be taken as follows:
I'VE present herewith the draft of an
ordinance authorizing and directing con-
demnation of a certain right of way for
the purpose of constructing, maintaining
and operating a railroad necessary in
connection with the construction and
maintenance by the city of Los Angeles
of an aqueduct system from the Owens
river valley in the state of California to a
point in the county of Los Angeles in said
state
1.-THE draft of this ordinance describes
the land necessary to be condemned for
this purpose and directs the city attor-
ney to institute proceedings in the SUI
per'or court t.f Kern county for the con-
demnation of such land and to prosecute
such proceedings to final judgment"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-29
PETITION AGAIN
FOR ANNEXATION
EAST HOLLYWOOD AND COLE.
GROVE SEEK ADMISSION
Council Shelves Old Demand, Suggest
ing That New Move Be Started
and Proposition Be Made
CIean-cut

East Hollywood property owners again
attended yesterdays session of the coun-
ell to urge that definite action be taken
to call a special election for annexation
'Aor to refuse to do So
Attorney Frank w. Hovey intimated
that If the council refused outright he
would have recourse in the courts, but
as the matter now stands the council has
! not committed itself.
Seward Cole also spoke, urging that an
election be called to permit Of vote on
annexation.
Both speakers said that the East Hol-
lywood section was anxious to bear its
share of the Owens bond burdens and
that no delays had been caused by the
people there. as had been charged; the
council had been the dilatory one.
Once more the council filed the COM
munication, thus declaring itself opposed
at this time to take UP the question. The
suggestion was made that the proposition
should be laid before the body as a new
one and appr opriate action might then
follow.
The East Hollywood-Co -Colegrove people
contend that the council has no alterna-
tive but to call the election in view of
the abundant signatures to the original
petition, which has been clouded by the
fact that Eagle Rock and other territory
was added. the greater scheme going
down to defeat.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-29
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
WILL BE AUCTlONED OFF
Winton-McLeod Company Offers Val
liable Presents Free to Those
Who Visit Their Resi-
dence Tract

The well known real estate firm of Win
ton-McLeod at $50 South Hill street has
engaged the Metropolitan Land company
Of Hartford, Conn, to conduct five-day
auction sale of their Corinth Heights
tract, beginning wednesday,. October 80,
and lasting until Sunday. Sales start
every day at 2:3O o'clock ON the property.
The. Metropolitan Land company is in
II oducing novel plan of giving away
many dollars worth of valuable presents,
done chiefly as an inducement to get peo-
pie to visit the tract. so that they can
see for themselves JUST what kind OF prop
erty it is for home sites or as an invest
ment.
1t is said the cost of the presents in all
amount OF $4,000, and a better and finer dis
play of general home necessities cannot
be found.
The presents are on view at 1872 North
Spring street. A few of the articles con-
sist Of three upright pianos valued at $3.50
each, fine sets of Bohemian and Japan
pottery. cut glass pieces, single and in
sets, a large array of clocks and watches,
triplet mirrors, sterling silver sets and
ger uine silver single pieces. cut glass
pieces, single and in sets. china tea sets.
ladies' and gentlemen's fine toilet sets and
a general lire of household goods.
The presents are to be given away every
three minutes during the sale to all those
who are lucky enough to be present.
The winton-McLeod company have a
reputation for square dealing and this Is
said to be one of their best deals, which
is certainly bargain open to the public.
Free cars leave the corner of Third and
Spring strest at 1890 1:So, 2:S0 and p.
IN. It is an opportunity to be taken ad-
vantage of and must be seen to be ap-
preciated.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-29
SAY WOMAN
HELD UP MAN
MRS. AGNES FLYNN ACCUSED OF
ROBBERY
ALLEGED AccoMPLIcE FLEEs IN
NIGHT ROBES
G. w. Manning of Fillmore Accuses
Fair Prisoner of Rlfing His
Pockets In Alley Near
Depot

That she is a "holdup woman Is the
charge against Mrs, Agner Flynn, who,
with Mike Mcdonald, was arrested by
Patrolmen Cook and Botteroff early yes
terday morning. They are accused of
rosbing q. w. Manning of Fillmore, CAL,
Of $500
McDonald was captured after on ex-
citing chase. He was in bed at the Oaks
rooming house, Sixth street and Central
avenue. when the officers went there.
"Open the door, Mcdonald" cried Cook,
1--WE have warrant for your arrest"
"Just a minute responded Mcdonald,
and the officers heard him spring out of
bed. The next the officers heard was the
window being showed up and they rushed
to the street just in time to see the
scantily clad form of Mcdonald disap-
pearing around the corner
The patrolinen started In pursuit and
succeeded in overtaking him.
Mrs Flynn was arrested in the same
lodging house few hours later. Charges
Of vagrancy will be placed against the
man and woman when they are arraigned
in police court today.
The complaint which brought about
their arrest vas made by Manning late
sunday night. In 1t he stated he had
arrived froai his home in Fillmore about
4 o'clock. He went into restaurant
near the Arcade depot for supper.
when I left the restaurant woman
followed me- She led me up the street
and at last guided me into an alley
There she went through my pockets,
after telling me to be quiet and not make
any noise. After she took my purse she
told me to wait a minute and she would
come back She then ran out to the
street and few minutes later followed
her. / could not see her any place and
when met policeman I told him about
it. He took me ,1p to the Salvation Army
headquarters and put me to bed"
According to the police they found wit
.nesses who claimed to have seen Mrs
FLYNN and Mcdonald together in the
restaurant and to have seen Mrs. Flynn
lead Manning UP the street and ther
hurry back and join Mcdonald.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-29
WIFE, TRACING HUSBAND,
FINDS HIM IN M0RGUE

II. A. Brown, a resident of Los Angeles
for twenty years, dropped dead Of heart
disease on Third and Main streets yester-
day afternoon. He was taken to the re-
ceivine hospital. The body was sent to
Bresee Brothers undertaking establish
rnent and the coroner was notified.
For severa hours the man remained un-
Identified, but about o'clock Mrs. Brown,
wife of the dead man, called at the home
of Patrolman Banks on First street and
told the officer she could find no track OF
her husband
Mrs, BanSs suggested they call up the
receiving hospital to see If he had been
the victim of some accident and been
taken there. This was done and DR..
Bonynge, Tie physician in charge, told
the wGman that a man answering the de-
scription of her husband had been found
dead on the street and had been taken to
Bresee's. Patrolman Banks and son of
Mrs. Brown went to the undertaking es-
tablishment, where they identified the
dead man as Mr.. Brown.
Brown lived at 739 Ruth avenue
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-29
FOUR BUCKET SHOPS
RALDED BY POLICE
SECOND MOVE MADE IN CRUSADE
ON GAMBLERS
District Attorneys Forces Point Out
Alleged Lawbreakers' Offices.
WagonIoad Of Evidence
Is Secured

-Four alleged bucket shops were raided
by the police yesterday morning.
The places were conducted by He'll &
Rider at 60S and 6O4 H. w. Hellman
building; w. A. Herdman, SO6 Security
building; Morris & Dennison, 214 Citizens
National bank building, and ]. w. Scott,
800 German building.
The raid was personally conducted by
Chief of Police Kern and Prosecuting At
torney Fleming. both of whom have been
at work for weeks collecting evidence.
The work of the police in this case is in
line with the declared intention of the
officials Of the department and the prose-
cutting attorneys office to drive all forms
Of gambling from Los Angeles.
A wagonload of books. papers, accounts,
blackboards and other material was
taken as evidence
The proprietors and others in charge of
the places were notified to. appear in po-
lice court tomorrow
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-29
NEW BRIDGE
rs PLANNED
STRUCTURE OVER DE LOS pesos
SIMPLE AND STRONG
WILL ELIMINATE DANGEROUS
DEATH DIP
New Approaches to Be Put in VIII
straIshten Curve That Has
Been Cause Of Fa-
talltles

|nLANs have been prepared for I'll, the !
- new reinforced concrete structure to
l. span the De los Pesos creek at Macy
street.
Bridge Engineer Parker for the board
of public works has prepared ornate
plans under the direction of City En-
gineer Homer Laughlin, which show a
simplicity and strength, making the
structure notable one-the first of
series of bridges for Los Angeles.
There will be two spans across the
ri9er.
TIE reinforcing Is of character to
stand the highest strains probable for a
bridge service, though the bridge is IN
tended only for trolley and vehicle
travel.
The old bridge, which will be torn
down, gained the name oNthe Death DIP
because Of the many dangers that exist
there on account of the sharp grades Tor
cars and the turn in the tracks.
There have been several fatalities there
and one serious wreck in the past year,
and the city officials have been anxious
to eliminate the danger.
Curve Eliminated
Tn order to prevent the curve new APP
proaches will be put in place and the
city has bought seven parcels of land
so that the structure may be turned at
different angle. This m itself will make
the approaches more safe.
Since the new Covina and Pasadena
short line routes have been built the
space under the bridge is again used as
right of way the big red Pacific Elec-
trio trains passing hereunder on a right
of way used years ago by narrow gauge
line.
Because of the treacherous character OF
the waters of De los Pesos in the rainy
season the piers will be built down deer
and the electric companies have taken
precautions against the onrush of waters
possible there.
The city will divide the cost with the
Pacific Electric officials, who will use
the upper roadway and the work will
be expedited as rapidly as possible. :.
The bridge committee of the council
has been at work year to get this
bridge, the improvement association In
brooklyn Heights and elsewhere assisting
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-29
COMES TO MAKE
CITY BEAUTIFUL'
ARCHITECT ROBINSON STUDIES
LOS ANGELES
Rochester Expert VIII Spend Month
Outlining Park and Public Build
Ing Plans for the Municipal
Art Commission

Charles Munford Robinson, noted horti-
ter. N. Y. at the invitation of the board
OF public works will spend a month in
I,9s Angeles in the interests OF the "city
beautiful" He arrived last night.
When seen at the Alexandria Mr. Rob
inson expressed his surprise at the i'm
the city since his last visit two years
ago. He said:
'I have not been able to leave my
room. but even from my window I can
see the remarkable changes which have
taken place in Los Angeles am glad
to rotc also that with your enterprise in
the erection of buildings and street I'm
psovcments you have not neglected ap-
poarance. Nowhere have seen more
beautiful buildings than those which
grace the downtown district, and am
expecting like impression OF the resi-
dence section. The fame of Los Angeles
homes has gone afar and look forward
to seeing them with pleasure.
"Of course my work will have to do
with parks and public landscapes. but
no matter how good these could not be
effective with inferior homes and build
ings.
with the advantages OF climate and
location which Los Angeles possesses it
has a natural lead In beauty over other
cities. In many respects 1t is far ahead
OF eastern communities, but there is
doubtless room for Improvement. MY err
rand here is to point out your mistakes
as well as your good points.
When asked along what line he would
work OF possible changes to be inaoc Mr.
Robinson said he could not at present
state his intentions. He intimated that
the board would probably make sugges-
tons.
Mr.. Robinson declares he cannot ad-
dress committees or meetings as his
time Is limited. He expressed q desire.
however, to meet any one Interested IN
the different branches Of his occupation.
This morning the noted architect will
meet the municipal art commission and
will be driven through the city by Chair
man r. w. Blanchard.
MIR. Robinson and his wife stopped at
a dozen cities on their way west and
were entertained by civic bodies en- route.
He is the author of two books, eThe
Improvement of Towns and Cities and
Modern Civic Art"
He has reported plans for improvement
in many cities and also spent a year in
Europe in preparatory studies.
The commission favors 8 commemora-
tion fountain for the Owens river water
project.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-29
Los Angeles Wants Fifth Ward Coun-
Gilman as Spokesman at Washlne-
ton to Invite National Body to
Southern California

Because pressure was brought to bear
on Councilman A. ]. Wallace to go east
and personally help to bring the next
Young Mems Christian association con-
vention to Los Angeles, the council yes
terday granted months leave of absence
to the Fifth ward councilman.
Secretary d. e. Luther of the local
association stated the case to the city
council yesterday, saying that Los An.
geles could get the next convention II q
concerted effort was made to bring the
body here.
Thousands of the biggest men in the
country attend these sessions, and the
decision rests with the meeting to be held
in Washington, d. c., next month.
Councilman Wallace, who was trained
as a clergyman, is an able speaker, and
aside from his personal influence his elo-
ouence is counted on to set forth Los
Angeles advantages rs no other speaker
can do on such an occasion.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-29
YOUTHS ROMANCE LEADS
TO PERJURY CHARGE

Charged with swearing falsely to the
age of his betrothed in order to secure
a marriage license, Leonel e. Gollum ap-
peared in Justice e. e. Selph's court yes
to-day to answer the charge of perjury.
The complaint was sworn to by the girls
father, T. G. Burriss
On October II Gollum, who is % years
of age, went to the license bureau and
gave the age of Ethel Burriss as IS.
Burriss says his daughter is several
years younger than the age sworn to in
the license.
The young couple went to San Fran
cisco after their marriage.
The prelimir ary hearing was set for No
venber 13. and Gullom was put under
$500 bond.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-29
LAD, IN PLAY, ExPLODES
POWERFUL NITRO CAP

A little boy of Z years is lying at the
receiving hospital with his left hand
shattered and the sight of his left eye
gone. Unless an operation is performed
the right eye may be affected
He is Meter Slower, whose home is at
12s North Utah street. He was playing
with a nitro cap, and while holding the
high explosive in his left hand struck
1t sharp rap with a hammer. The ex-
plos;ve blew off two fingers and the
thumb of his left hand, and pieces of the
casing were blown into the left eye.
Drs. Tanner, Quint and Bonynge dressed
his wounds at the receiving hospital.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-29
PERUVIAN VICE CONSUL
SAYS STAMPS ARE STOLEN
Collectors Blamed by E. J. Jones.
Packages from South American
Country Robbed Is
Charge

Claiming some person has been stealing
the postage stamps on packages mailed
to him from Peru. p. ]. Jones. vice
consul of that country. applied to the
police last night for aid in running the
thieves down.
He was told the police department had
no jurisdiction and was directed to report
to the postoffice department
He declares the stamps have been re-
moved from nearly every package and
envelope he has received during the last
three months. He thinks stamp collec-
tors have stolen them.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-29
coIIeqe Man Dies

The funeral of Russell Lowell Fer
ausson. formerly of the University OF
Southern California, will be held this
morning at 10 o'clock at the chapel OF
Bresee Brothers. The interment will be
IN Rosedale cemetery. Ferguson died at
the home of his parents, 314S Kingsley
street.
young FERGUSON was we'll known in
local college circles and former class
mates will act as pallbearers.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-29
District Attorney Charges Prisoner
with Passing Bad Checks on ].
A. Jepson 6 Co. and
F. G. Kahn

Two complaints were issued by the
prosecuting attorneys office yesterday
against C. R. Howes, accused of forgery.
The charges in the complaints are that
Howes passed two fictitious checks, each
for S4O and drawn payable to l. S. Silver
field The checks were signed by H. G.
McCloud and bore the purported indorse-
ment of Silverfield.
The checks were passed on J.. A. Jepson
g. Co. and r. G. Kahn.
Howes will be arraigned Thursday.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-29
DIVORCES WED WITHIN
YEAR IS ACCUSATION

Accused of marrying within one year
subseouent to securing divorces James
G. Barr and Matte Il. Penrod were tried
In Justice e. e. Selph's court yesterday.
The hearing was continued until today.
BAH being fixed at $1,000 for eacn Of the
accused parties.
The woman was formerly the wife of
orson q. Penrod and Barr the husband
OF Eustice /. Barr.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-29
woopcUTTER is PINNED =
BENEATH LOAD OF LUMBEs

George Tones. wood cutter, working
at The Woods lumber yard, was badly in-
jured yesterday when a load Of lumber
fell on his leg.
At the receiving hospital 1t was found
his right leg was broken in three places
and the first and second toes on his right
foot were badly mashed.
DR.. Tanner dressed the mans injuries
and he was sent to the county hospital
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-29
ASSOCIATION PROTESTS
CASE OF RIVER BED

The Rosedale District Improvement as
sooiation held meeting last night at
which forty members were present. 1t
was resolved to send petition to the
city council protesting against the forty
nine year lease of the river bed.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-29
WOODBURY. o. LLOYD, AGED
PIONEER RESIDENT, DIES

Woodbury. O. Lloyd. Ct years of age, a
resident of Los Angeles during the last
twenty-three years. died of heart dis
ease at his home, 2sO1 South Hope street.
early last night
The body was taken to Bresee Bros.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-29
PRISONER, ARMED, BATTLES
WITH TWO DETECTIVES
Accused Of Threatening to "cIean Out"
NeIghhorhood, John N. Lacy Is
Placed Under Arrest for
Carrying Pistol

John N Lacy charged with carrying
concealed weapons, was arrested by De-
tectives zeigler and Rico after a fierce
fight at Sunset boulevard and San Fer
nando street last night.
Lacy is said to have been intoxicated
and to have tried to clean out the neigh
borhood by fiourishing a large revolver.
Whom approached by the detectives he Is
said to have threatened to kill them II
they did not leave him alone.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-29
ACCUSES FELLOW RooMER
OF STEALING uNDEp

Hal Selby Of the st. Ell
house on Fourth street vest
the issuance OF a search
Robert Steel. who lily
house. He charges 81
of several suits OF
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-29

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Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-29
Rewnre Of PneumOnin

II YOU have weak lungs you have rea-
son to fear pneumonia, and should Keep
a hand bottle of Chamberlain's s
Cough Remedy. 1t counteracts any ten
dency of cold to result in pneumonia.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-29
For 6 Pairs CSC Hose

Mems fast black cotton hose with
split foot; they have double toes
and extra spliced heels; pairs
for CSC.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-29
For Three 75c Shirts

Mems fancy pleated shirts in
variety of desirable patterns; all
sizes and 8 regular 75c shirts
for csc.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-29
For Three SOC Shirts

Mems work shirts in all sizes;
the regular soc kind; strong and
durable; on sale today 3 for CSC.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-29
For sl.25 Kid Gloves

Mems fine kid dress gloves in all
sizes; new fall gloves; regular
s1.25 grade today at 9Sc.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-29
10 I5c Pillow Gas

Large sizes pillow cases.
45xS6; strong, durable article;
finished with 3-inch hem; 5
to 10, 10 15c pillow cases for.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-29
Sl.5O Comforts at

Soft white cotton comforts.
fancy figured silkoline covers;
hand-knotted comforts; worth
$3.50; priced today. ..........
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-29
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-02
NEGRO CAMEL FRS ARE
 FINED $10 AND COSTS
Only One of Seven Has Funds to Pur- chase Freedom and Rest Will
 Have to Work for City,

Ten dollars and cost" was the eu- phonious song of Recorder E F. Baber yesterday afternoon. rendered seven consecutive times against that many negroes who had been arrested just a few hours previously. The negroes were accused of gaming. and bn the accusation they were all fined and lacking one. returned to prison The absent one must have been tho fortu- nate gambler, for he 1t was who had sufficient money to pay his fine
 The negroes had not been in the least demonstrative. They were all farmers. Additionally. they were, of course. quiet Also. they were but en- toying an afternoon siesta, full of in- terest, when the protectors of the peace, Onicers Smith and LaPrade, arr rived to break into their frolic, and to cause them woe and sorrow.
 The seven defendants were alleged to have been violating the city ordi- nances. having reference to gambling At the time of their arrest they were cozily ensconced in building placed in the rear. of a Boguehomme mercan- tile establishment.
 The negroes docketed themselves at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-02
MAY SIGN THE BILL
GOVERNOR WILL PROBABLY RE-
 sPOND TO PEOPLES WISHES.
Largo Party of BirminGham Business Men Here to Urge Governor to
 . Sign Greater Birmingham | Measure.

Quite a large party of citizens of Birmingham arrived In the city yester- day morning and were early visitors at the capitol They were not mem- bers of a delegation. but merely busi- ness men of the Magic City who came over on their own volitton to work for the Greater Birmingham bill The party was headed by Secretary Babb. of the Commercial Club.
 Governor Comer's once has hsen delused with letters and telegrams during the past two days urging him to sign the bill and it is the consensus who came over yesterd",-. that the Governor will respond to the over whelming wishes of the Birmingham people and sign the bill. regardless of his own opinion of the expediency of the act.
 It has been rumorsd '',t the bill will be sent back to the Senate with & will be done now, since the agitation of the subject has been so great.
 Tt Is probable" said a prominent Birmin shnm visitor yesterday that the Governor is waiting on the Com panion bills which have already passed the House and one of which was re- ported favorabiy on in the Senate yes- terday. These companion bills are the plans of organization. which include the assumption of debts of the differ- ent municipalities outside of Birming- ham which 1t is proposed to take in when Creator Birmingham Is formed also representation in the city council management of the schools. establish ment of fire stations and civic courts for the municipalities.
 The. people of Birmingham are very much wrought up ever the probabili- ty of the Governor vetoing the Dill, after winning out in such a hard fought battle in the Senate, and they are working hard to induce the Gov ernor to sign the measure.