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Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-27

w. w. Mcleod of 62O West Eighteenth
street, is receiving much attention and
many pleasant affairs are being arranged
in her honor.
Mrs. l.. H. Dutton of 1888 South Flower
street was hostess yesterday afternoon at
a violet luncheon given at the Lanker-
shin for Miss Hunter, and later enter
tanned her guests at the Burbank. Other
guests were Mrs. w. w. Mcleod Mrs. r.
C. P. Smith, Mrs. Harry Massey, Mrs.
Sidney Lee Grover, Mrs. G. H. Macgin-
mis-, Mrs. w. H. Sutch and Mrs. A. p.
Chaplin.
Miss Hunter was honored last evening
at a whist given by Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
A. Massey at their residence, $50 West
Jefferson street. A Christmas tree was a
feature of the evening. and the doora-
tions were in English holly. smilax,
potted plants and Christmas bells. The
company numbered nearly thirty and in
cIuded Dr. and Mrs, L. e. Wyckoff,
Messrs. and Mines. w. A. Morehouse, w.
w. Mcleod, G. H. Macginnis, Sidney Lee
Grover, Charles Wood, Harry K. Wheel
er, l.. Fl. Dutton, Frank Noyes, jr., George
Post, Miss Eleanor Massey, Miss Lou
Harrison and Ed Dietrich.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-27
FAIL IN EFFORT TO
BLUFF JAIL OFFICIALS
Members Of Chain Gang Refuse TO
Work, but Reconsider Detern-
inatlon When Ten Are Placed
In Cells

Confident they could bluff the jailer and
force those in command to grant their,
demands, 100 prisoners. members of the
chain gang, threw down their tools yes
terday morning and refused to work
The men took this action alser they had
been driven to the grounds Of the Los
Angeles high school, where they are
grading.
They were Immediately hustled back
into the wagons and returned to the city
Jail There ninety of them agreed to re-
turn to work. but ten of them. said to be
the ringleaders in the mutiny. were placed
in the cells. These men will be given
bread and water only for food until they
agree to behave.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-27
Charged with Cruelty

Charged with Cruelty
Ching Lee, a Chinese, was arrested
yesterday by Patrolman G. o. Jones on
the charge Of having beaten an animal.
Chinese Arrested
Ah Sing Wong Sing and Tom Doe,
Chinese, were arrested yesterday by Pa
trolman Ross on charges of having lot
terry tickets in their possession.
Lost Relative
Edward Finkelmeyer, aged about 26
left Minneapolis Mimi, July is. 1898, and
Is thought to be in Los Angeles. Ad-
dress wanted by his sister, Mary, now
Mrs. George Chuhmann, 1899 East Forty
fifth street, city.
Women Arrested
Gaby Berger and Blanche Milett were
arrested on Commercial street last night
by patrolmen and placed in the city jail
on charges of vagrancy. They were
later released on bonds for their APP
pearance in court today.
Newspaper Mans Funeral
The funeral of Maurice NJ. Roe was
held yesterday at the home of his
father, East San Gabriel. Interment
was in the San Gabriel cemetery.
number of newspaper men. friends and
former associates of Mr.. Roe attended
the services.
Arrest Alleged Forger
w. f. Sadler, alias S. E. Warner. want
ed in Ell Paso, Texas, on charge OF
forgery, was arrested here last night by
Patrolman McGann and Detective Chap
| man on telegraphic information and will
be held to await the arrival of an officer
to take him back.
Pioneer Woman Dies
| Miss Margaret A. Knox died yesterday
at the Masonic home at San Gabriel
| aged GA years. Miss Knox had resided
| In California thirty-seven years Tho
| 2 o'clock at the chapel of Dexter Sam
som. The interment will be in Rosedale
cemetery.
Judge Ogden to Arrive Today
| Judge f. b. Ogden of Oakland, grand
master of the Odd Fellows of California
will arrive in Los Angeles today on ar
official visit He will visit joint meet
ing of Rising Sun and Atlas lodges this
He will remain in Los Angeles several
| days.
| Man Arrested
| j. W. Powell, clerk of the board Of
supervisors, who is also deputy sher-
| iff, was accosted by j. G. Williams witt
request for money Christmas day
After Williams was refused he is alleged
to have heaped abusive language upor
Powell. Following the altercation on the
street Powell arrested Williams.
Rev. Mr.. SoItan Will Speak
Two interesting meetings will be held
at the Young Mems Christian association,
6211a South Broadway, today at 4:30 p
M, when Rev. George Soltan OF. London
will speak on Victory Over SIM" the
other at 7;3O, when Prof B. P. Stout OF
Philadelphia will give a short address OF
1.-THE Honest Mans Chance of Heaven.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-27
Christmas Party

One of the delightful affairs con-
nected with Christmas was given by
Mrs. j. w. Jay of 116o West Eighth
street who entertained company OF
children and grownups in honor of Kris
Kringle.
Mrs. Jay was assisted In her happy
hospitality by her small son, who led
the little people of the neighborhood
in their good time. Instead of the
traditional Christmas tree fish pond
was provided for the delight of the
guests, and everyone found himself re-
membered with one or more gifts.
The guests included, among others,
Mr. and Mrs. Weingarten, Mr.. and Mrs
Scovill, Mr. and Mrs. Holman, Mrs,
Dessart; Misses Eunice Weingarten,
Annette Weingarten, Vivian Holman,
Alice Dessart, II. S. Hund, Masters
Harold Holman, John Dessart, Cecil
Dessart.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-27
Collect COUNTY TAXES
IN $4,000 DAILY SUMS

County taxes are flowing into the treas
ury satisfactorily, the amount collected
between the second Monday in October
and the day before Christmas amounting
to 81 ,039. .037
For the past two weeks the daily re-
ceipts have averaged $4,000. This amount
Is below normal, but the extension of
time granted by law is responsible for
this largely.
1t will be necessary for taxpayers to
contribute S1,5OO,00O to $200O0OO to make
up the first half of the assessment during
December and January. Monday, Janu-
airy q, the taxes will become delinquent.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-27

p.eted and the extent of the alleged
shortage decided on. No change in the
date for Lovelace's examination has been
made and he will appear in court Janu-
airy g.
Lovelace still disc aims knowledge OF
how the shortage occurred, saying 1t
must have resulted from an error in the
bookkeeping His first arrest occurred
Monday night following the filing of a
complaint by Postoffice Inspector Stew
art charging the embezzlement of gov
ernment funds
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-27
For Miss HoIterhoff

Miss Leila Holterhoff was complimented
guest yesterday afternoon at a luncheon
given at the Van Nuys by Miss Nina
Jones' who afterward was hostess at a
box party at the Belasco.
Mrs Milo M. Potter and Mrs. Ran
dolph H. Miner chaperoned the young
women, Beside those mentioned the COM
pany included the Misses Irene Kelly,
Helen Chaffee, Irene Sabin, Laura So
lano, Kate Van Nuys.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-27
Entertained for Bay Friend

Mrs. jefferson D. Gibbs of 424 Park
View avenue was hostess yesterday af-
ternoon at a happily planned luncheon
and children's party, entertaining for her
son Vaughan. The guest of honor was
Douglas Phillips. who has returned from
school at Berkeley to pass the holidays
with his parents at their home, 4S4 Park
View.
One feature of the table decoration was
tiny Christmas tree gaily decorated
with tinsels, Mexican snow and icicles,
that occupied the center of the table,
while sharing the honors of the tree in
the estimation of the young guests was
a Santa Claus stationed at one end of
the board, whose pack was filled with
gifts. Games occupied the hours after
the luncheon.
Others who enjoyed the delightful af-
ternoon were Esther .Ailler, Helen Rob
erts, Adelbert Abbott, Jack Sharp and
August Desterweg.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-27
pickson-De Wolff

Miss Wilhelmina DeWolff and Ed
ward A. Dickson were married Tues
day morning at the home of the brides
brother-in-law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harley w. Brundage, 1862 West Thir-
tieth street, Rev. Robert Mcintyre of
the First Methodist church officiated.
the ceremony being witnessed only by
immediate relatives.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-27
Sorority Dances

Two pretty affairs of last evening were
the sorority dances given, the Beta chap
ter of the Lamda Theta Phi at the Ebell
club house on Figueroa street, and the
Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority at Kramer's.
Among the ladies asked to act as patron
esses for the former were Mines. B. f.
Church, r. H. Edwards, Charles Payne,
Otto F. Brant, Frank A. Kelly, Simon
Maier, William Brown. Patronesses for
the latter included Miss Alice Parsons,
Miss Dennen, Mines. r. III. Genung, E..
w. Davis B. o. Kendall, f. L. Roehrig,
c. w. woodbury..
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-27
EDISON COMPANY PAYS
FRANCHISE TAX PROTESTING

The Edison company has paid $4,000 into
the city treasury under protest.
OF this sum $4,000 is for two franchises
-$2S,OO0 on franchise to do and $4,000
on franchise to be-"
Suit against the city was threatened at
the time the assessments were pending
before the board of equalization.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-27
rad sIana MatInee

Members of Tau Sigma sorority will
entertain this afternoon with a matinee
party in compliment to Miss Mildred
Miller and Miss Bonita Bowen. who arc
home for the Christmas holidays.
Later luncheon will be served at Chris
topher's
The guests will include the Misses
Mildred Miller, Bonita Bowen. Jose-
phine Raber, Evelyn Lewis, Ada Henry,
Florence Browning, Grace Stoernner,
Peggy McAllister, Mona Whittlesey,
Margaret Arnold. Edith Buchanan.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-27

The creeping apron becomes quite in
dispensable when the baby begins to
travel around the floor in his own queer
fashion, for 1t not only protects his little
dress from soiling, lbut also insures the
tiny wearer against chilling draughts.
The model shown in the sketch is an
excellent one for the mothers use in
making this little garment. 1t is very
plainly and simply fashioned and re-
quires absolutely no, trimming. 1t is
buttoned down the back and about the
feet is drawn in to the necessary size,
either with drawstring or an elastic.
Holland gingham or fiannelette are suit
able for making, the. latter material be-
ing the warmest for cool weather wear
ing For the one-year size two and one
quarter yards of thirty-six-inch goods
are necessary.
No. 1850. Sizes: Y, 1 and 2 years.
The price of this pattern is 10 cents.
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Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-27
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

walder were married Wednesday evening
in the presence of many guests at the
home of the BRIDES parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Adelmo Schroeder. 1857 Hoover
street. Miss Rose Markwalder attended
the bride as maid of honor. and Glen
Henderson stood with the groom. The
brides gown is of white messaline over
taffeta with valenciennes lace trimmings.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-27
Sixteen. Married Years

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Baker, 6f2 NIL
bank avenue. entertained Monday even-
ing in celebration of their sixteenth mar
riage anniversary Among the guests
were Mrs. Cecilia Grondenberg. Mrs.
Mary Merriman. Mr.. and Mrs. ID. o..
Lowe and daughter, Dorothy, and Harry
Lowe Of Princeton, ILL.,, and Harry Baker.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-27
switzer-cartwriqht

Miss Mae Cartwright, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. W. M Cartwright of 2655
LaSalle avenue, and A. o. Switzer were
married Wednesday evening at the
home OF the brides parents, Rev. w.
F. Irvine officiating. Mrs. M. M. Her
belin and W, Il. switzer. brother Of the
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-27
SHIRT COMPANY FILES
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

Articles of Incorporation were filled yes
terday in the county clerks office by
the Underhill Shirt company. The cap
ital stock is placed at $4,000
The directors include E. S. EsEinger,
S. Eddy Gillette. E. Bowers. Walter l..
Bowers of Los Angeles and W. S. Garrett
of Huntington Park.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-27
Marriage Announcement

The marriage is announced OF Miss
Pauline Blythe, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
j. M. Blythe of Denver, and J. ID. Malt
land, also of Denver. the ceremoney taxi
ing place Christmas day at the A1exan-
dria in this city. where the bride and
her parents have been stopping
Mr.. and Mrs Maitland will pass a por-
tion Of their honeymoon in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-27
MAN AND TEAM WASHED
TO SEA BY SWOLLEN STREAM
Ry Associated Press.

UKIAH. Dec, 2e.-Word has reached
this city of the drowning of Hugh Bu-
chanan in Navarro river yesterday. He
and his brother Ed, after dark starting to
cross the river. found the ferry to be on
the other side. His brother was success
full in turning his team around and get
ting back up the grade. but Hugh's horses
became unmanageable and backed off into
the swollen stream. Both team and driver
were washed out to sea.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-27

A safe Cough Medicine for Children
In buying a cough medicine for chill
dren never be afraid to buy Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. There is no dan
ger from it and relief is always sure
to follow. It is especially valuable for
colds Group and whooping cough.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-27

groom. attended as matron Of honor
and best man.
Mr.. and Mrs. switzer on their return
from their wedding trip VIII DC &c
home at 1902 Elden avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-27
EIIis-Rowe

Miss Alta May Rowe, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. j. J. Rowe of Santa Monico.
and Harry Volney Ellis were married yes
terday afternoon at the home of the
brides parents in the presence of few
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs Ellis will make their home
in Ell Centre, Imperial county, where they
will be at home early in the year.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-27
from london. EnaIand

Miss Gwendolyn Laughlin. 66e West
Adams street, has as her guest for
month her cousin. Miss Nancy Mcintosh
of London England, who arrived in Los
Angeles Tuesday.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-27
THE CITY

Strangers ara Invited to visit the exhibits OF
California products at the Chamber OF Com
rperce building, on Broadway. between First
and Second streets. where free information
VIII be given on all subjects pertaining to, this
section.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-27

The Herald will pay $40 in cash to anyone
furnishing evidence that will lead 20 the arrest
and conviction Of any person caught stealing
copies Of The Herald from the premises Of our
patrons. THE HERALD.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-27
Eor san ErancIsco Guest

Miss Flora Hunter of San Francisco.
who is the house guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-27
Affidavit Not Admitted

In refusing to allow the reading of
the affidavit of Joseph Mesmer Judge
Rives said he had no idea of sighting
the executor, but as he was satisfied
the affidavit was simply a general de-
NAL of the charges made in Young's
affidavit the reading would only take
up time, which was unnecessary, and
he was satisfied to render his decision
on the result of Heberle's examination.
Heberle, said the court, apparently
did not understand he had case pend
ing in the supreme court, before which
the will is being considered, and that
he stood to lose or win 100000.
Notice of appeal from Judge Rives'
decision was served by Attorney
Danford.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-27
CHA RDTAN
APPOINTED
ATTORNEY DANFoRD LOSES IN
HEBERLE SUIT
AGED CONTESTANT APPEARS IN
COURT
Tells of Suit for Damages Filed
Against Brothers. Estate-FaIls
to Understand Meaning Of
Questions

Elderly and with weakened poov
and mind, apparently unable to grasp
the meaning of many questions put TO
him, Jacob Heberle sat in the witness
chair in Judge Rives' court yesterday
looking with the surprised eyes Oh
child at his unfamiliar surroundings.
Heberle's examination was In con-
nection with the motion of Attorney w.
J. Danford to have himself substituted
as attorney of record for Heberle In
place of Milton X. Young.
Heberle was the only person ex-
amined, and the court refused to al
low the reading of affidavits prepared
by Joseph Mesmer and Mrs. Eva Dick
hoff, which were, however. fled
The motion for substitution was de-
MED and the court appointed f. X
Willis as guardian ad Item for
Heberle.
A number of papers containing Hell
berle's signature were shown him'
which he identified as having signed
Among them was the letter dismissing
Young and placing Danford in charge
of his interests. This was done, he
said, because it was represented to him
that Danford would do the work for
less money than Young would receive,
Danford he said having promisedNto dc
the work for $500.
BY his contract with Heberle Young
was to receive nothing If his work In
connection with the eoDtest of the VIII
of Joseph Heberle was without result
If successful, however, he was to re-
ceive one-fourth of all money over
$4,000, the amount left to Heberle ns
his share in the estate which is valued
at S1S00OO.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-27
Files Suit for Damages

Heberle did not depend on the con-
test of the will alone to secure larger
sum than the amount left him by his
brother, but expected to secure an adj
ditional 100000 as the result of suit
for damages sustained in an accident
on his brothers farm near Norwalk.
And it was on this accident the old
mans mind seemed to linger with
greater persistency than anything else.
Frequently he referred to 1t, and 1t
was some time before court or attor-
neys could understand to what he re-
ferred
The accident occurred in 1895 when a
chicken house fell from wagon,
severely injuring Heberle about the
head and breaking his right arm. The
witness declared he would not bring
suit against his brother while the lat
ter was alive, but when the will was
found to contain a provision leaving
him only the interest on $4,000 he de-
termined to get what he believed right
fully belonged to him.
The witness could not comprehend
Danford's reference to the statute of
Limitation and appeared to not remem-
I Der that Danford had told him damages
could not be collected because of the
workings of this statute. He was OF
the belief, he said, that it had been
represented to him in his talk with
Danford that $4,000 could have been
secured had suit been fled at the time
of the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-02
COUNCIL TO HOLD
SESSION TONIGHT
FIRST MEETING OF THE YEAR
WILL BE DEVOID OF SPECIAL
MISREPRESENTATION CON-
MITTEE MAY REPORT.

The first meeting of the City Council
of the new year will take place tonight.
From all indications the meeting will
be devoid of special feature The various
standing committees will have their meet
ings today, and will make their customary
reports tonight. other than these and
the routine business incident to the last
two weeks of last year. there will be few
things for the city fathers to act upon.
During the day the newly elected heads
OF the various departments of the city
government will be sworn into office. the
Mayor administering the oaths 1t is prob
able that this ceremony will occur this
morning.
1t is probable that the police and san-
tation committee, of which Alderman
Heidi is chairman, Will make a report of
the charges recently preferred against
Plumbing Inspector Charles Eckerle, mem
ton of which have been made on previous
occasions. 1t is understood that the same
committee will not report on the condi-
lions of the city jail, concerning which
there has recently occurred considerable
controversy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-02
BRIGHT STAR APPEARS IN
HEAVENS AT NOONTIME

Some industrious star-gazer browsing
about the vicinity of the Brown-Marx
building yesterday at noon discovered
star twinklng in the southwestern heav-
ems
The star-gazer told his neighbor and
the neighbor told his neighbors and with
in half an hour almost every street cor
ner in the business section of the city
was converted into an observatory where
crowds of people congregated with neeks
strained heavenward and eyes blinking
in the brilliant sunshine.
The star was a mere speck in the ocean
of ether but distinctly visible to the
naked eye after once discovered, but
many sought 1t without success and
hundreds of skeptical people unable to
locate the stellar speck that had dared
to work overtime, walked away in dis
gust declaring that 1t was all fake
and a public hoax. These people wanted
to find the man who started the Joke,
but he had been lost in the midst OF
multitude of Original discoveries"
1t was amusing to watch the eager
searchers who scanned the heavens dill
gently, unable to locate the elusive planet
for some time and then study the ex-
preston of victory depicted on their
faces in the moment of success. A glimpse
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-02
'JtIt G. King Has Completed
His Bill and He Will
Press 1t
PROVIDES THAT FEES
SHALL Be ABOLISHED
Members-elect of the Legislature Favor
Mr.. Kings Measure--Governor-
elect Conner Also Believes
In the Salary Plan.

Jere C. King, one of the seven men who
will represent Jefferson county in the
lower house of the legisia ture. has an
nounced from time to time through tho
columns of the Age-Herald, that he would
introduce and press a bill to abolish tho
fee system and put all county officials
on salary basis. His interview on this
subject printed in Sundays Age Herald
has been widely discussed.
Mr.. King completed his bill yesterday.
In handing a copy of it to a reporter he
said:
II have devoted a great deal of atten-
ton to this measure and have secured in
formation bearing on it from every source
available. l have written to the attorney
general of every state in the union, ask
ing for information on this question of
fees and salaries, and I find that about
so per cent. of the states have laws plac-
ing the officials named in the bill on
salaries, twenty per cent. place them on
fees and salaries combined, and the re-
mainder on fees. Most of the states where
the fee system prevails are in the south.
1.-THE replies I received to my letters
nearly all stated that the fee system was
Anticipated and that the salary system
had been found to be much better.
81 think that my bill will meet with the
approval of the county officials of prac-
tically all the counties with small popu-
laton. There is only one county in the
first class, two in the third class, and the
remainder are about equally divided be-
tween the third, fourth and fifth classes.
The county officials of the third. fourth
and fifth classes, as a rule, will be bene-
flied by the bill"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-02

beyond the pearly gates Of the Eternal
City could hardly have produced a smile
of greater satisfaction.
Scores of people produced their opera
glasses and others prepared pieces of
smoked glass, through which they could
more easily contemplate the beauty OF
one single, innocent star that had evil
IDENTIFY oversight its work hours and had
reused itself In confusion and was now
trying to perform its daily task though
its service was not in demand.
Many negroes of the more ignorant
class looked on the phenomenon as an
Ill omen and moved about with solemn
faces, making tmid inquiries of their
white friends as to what it might por-
tend.
Those of a philosophic turn of mine
took an interest in studying the indus
trious little star from students point
of view while those of a sentimental
temperament were wrapped in admira ton
of the brave fight the little fellow was
making against the great bright sun that
was aggressively advancing on him along
the broad highway of heaven.
The appearance of stars during the
daytime is not unusual 1t Is said by those
familiar with astronomy, but 1t is not
often that they are discovered by busy
people hurrying along the streets and
in the fields