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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-24
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t. straddc the fences namely recognize Lord Baltimores
rights and at the time to approve of the proceedings
OF the commissioners who had reduced Maryland to subnis-
sion to the Commonwealth Of England Thcrcupon civil war
broke again Maryland Stone attacked the government
which in the hands OF the Caborntes, and battle took
place at the mouth Of the Severn River the present site
OF Annapolis Stones followers utterly routed and we
told that Papst heads strewn the battlefield
and that the Jesuit Fathers oty pursued and escaped
to Virginia where they inhabited mean, low hut twenty
killed several persons tried and con-
dencd to death by cortartia md four OF the principals
OF them councillor executed the spot Governor
Stone likewise senenced but the nteccssion Of some
women his life spared. This severe blow to Lord
Bamores government in Maryland, and the Catholics who
had been for the settlement deprived OF
in the government. Lord Baltimore then appealed to
Cromwell finally settled the whole controversy in favor
Of His Loshp Thus Claiborne forced after struggle
wenyfour years. to reefrom Maryland and to give up his
claims on Kent. Island
William Claiborne continued secretary OF the Colony OF
Virginia until 166o having been elected to this place BY the
same Assembly that elected Bennett Governor 1852 When
Charles IT. the throne and Berkeley again be-
Governor Of Virginia, Claiborne retired to private lie
il New Kent County which county he had organized and
named after Kent Island In 1000 elected member
Of that House Burgcsses which Berkeley kept
for years In 1915 he presented petition to Charles
IL in which he showed that in MS attempt to settle Kent
Island he had lost thousand pounds, and he begged the
King Lord Baltimore mightbc forced to make restoration
Tor this loss To this petition paid attention. All
OF Caborncs friends England dead and lie had
no help him. Claiborne probably died in 1915, in the
midst OF Bacons Rebellion, at the age OF eighty lie
left three sons from whom many Of the best people OF V
ginia claim descent
Claiborne has wrongly been called rebel His actionin
ovehrowng tile Maryland was done in accord
ance with Instructions which he had received from England
long vigorous fight for his rights to Kent Island
ebelious action but protest against the vacilatn
policy the in the granting charters and in making
large gifts Of land to favorte The Virginans, not
years had recall the wisdom Of Claborne's
test and to deplorc the pursued by the King grant
ing land
Inconcuding this chapter it's we'll remember that the
years 1926 1860 important Virginia history.
On the part Of the crown the royal Governors efforts
made to ignore the charter rights OF the Vrginans
These were days Of trial the inhabitants Of hecolony, but
they to the occasion with bravery Characteristic OF
Wrgnans in succeeding and stood firmly by the right
as they saw it, The restoration OF Charles IL the throne
OF England and the reappontment Of Sir William Berkeley
Governor prepared the for complete ignoring ct
these rights Of which the story will be told nte chapter
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
WRECK VICTIMS
WILL RECOVER
None of Passengers Hurt When Switch
Engine Struck Trolley Car Is
Expected to Die of
Wounds

All the passengers who were injured
in the collision between the Maple ave-
nue. car and the Southern Pacific
freight engine at Redondo and North
Main streets early yesterday morning
were reported last night to be improv-
ing, and it was said by the physicians
they would all recover.
Benjamin Hess, 2930 Downey avenue,
who was the most seriously injured, re-
gained consciousness yesterday morn
ing. Upon examination at the Clara
Barton hospital, where he was taken,
it was found Hess had suffered several
fractured ribs and was badly crushed
about the chest.
Mrs. Hess, who was injured about the
chest, was able to be about yesterday
and aided in attending her husband at
the hospital.
G. A. Graheck, the motorman, is still
at the emergency hospital and is suffer-
ing with a number of severe bruises
and cuts.
The other twelve injured were taken
to their homes soon after the accident.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
WOMAN'S SCREAM
BRINGS RESCUER
SULLEN ASSAILAlT REFUSES
TO PLEAD
Police Hear Story of Persecution by
Man Who Admires Mrs. Pat
terson so Much He
Smashed Door

Il don't have to plead, and I won't"
said w. L. Lucas yesterday afternoon
when arraigned before Police Justice
Fredrickson on a charge of battery.
Lucas was asked by the court whether
he intended to plead guilty or not
guilty and made the foregoing reply.
A plea of not guilty was put by the
court. DO you desire a trial by jury
or by the court?" he was next asked
Il don't have to say, and I won't" was
the reply. His trial was set for March
20 by jury.
Lucas was arrested yesterday after
noon on complaint of Mrs. e. e. Pat
terson, who lives at 2S12 Manitou ave-
nue.. Mrs. Patterson declared Lucas
became infatuated with her some time
ago and has been following her on the
street and attempting to thrust his at
tentions upon her. She alleges that last
Sunday night Lucas went to her home
while she was alone and demanded ad-
mittance.
Forces an Entrance
Mrs. Patterson's parents were away
from home, and being alone she be-
came frightened. Fearing he would at
tempt to break into the house if re-
fused entrance, she moved a couch
against the door to strengthen it.
According to Mrs. Patterson, Lucas
lneH InreW HIMSELF against the door
and succeeded in forcing an entrance.
She claims he caught her by the throat
and after a short struggle his GRASP
was relaxed for a moment on her
throat and she screamed several times.
Her father and mother were for
tunately within a short distance of the
place and hurried to the house when
they heard her screams. Her father
rushed at Lucas and was met by a
blow which fioored him. Lucas then
bolted from the place.
Mrs. Patterson, decding she had
stood his persecution long enough, COM
planned to the police and a warrant
was issued for the mans arrest on a
charge of battery. He was arrested
late yesterday afternoon by a patrol
man.
Lucas was furious at his arrest and
refused to say anything about the af-
fair
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
Society,"
Hector Alliot to Lecture

One Of the most interesting events
that has taken place in art circles this
season will be the lecture this after
noon in Blanchard hall by Hector
Alliot on 1.-The Christ in Art" The
affair is under the auspices of the
Ruskin Art club and every one is ex-
pecting great pleasure from the lee
ture.
Mr.. Alliot is well known and has
spent eight years in collecting his pic
lures, taking them from all parts Of
the world, and he will show these this
afternoon by the aid of lantern slides
which he has colored himself under a
new process and which reproduce ex-
actly the colors of the original.
One of the best features will be the
photograph of "The Christ of the
World" which Mr.. Alliot made himself
by combining the most representative
painting of each period, thus making
a picture which shows the ideal thought
of every age.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
Honor University President

The graduates of Columbia university
entertained with luncheon at Levy's S
yesterday afternoon in honor of Mich
olas M. Butler, the president Of the
university, and besides the guest OF
honor plates were laid for DIR. E. c.
Moore, DR.. Walter ]. Barlow. DR.. Guy
Cochran, DR.. A. F. Speicher, DR.. James
Harvey Seymour, Dr. Benjamin NJ
Page, Pasadena; DR.. e. L-H Swift,
Henry S. No Zee, C. w. Leffingwell,
jr, of Whittier, Eugene Howell DAILY
of Riverside, Alexander H. Van Cott,
Seaman, N. Wheaton Dexter, Arthur
Henry Chamberlain and Benjamin e.
Page of Pasadena, j. S. Bennett and
Hugh w. Adams, jr.
Mr.. Buffers bride was also a compli-
mented guest at a luncheon yesterday
given by DR.. Dorothea Moore at the
Jonathan club.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
ASK GOVERNOR
TO VETO BILL
POLICE COURT PROSECUTORS
FATE INVOLVED
Pending Legislation Transfers Ap-
pointment from City to District
Attorney, and couneimen
Oppose Change

Pressure is being brought on Gov
transfers control of the prosecutors in
police courts to the district attorney
from the city attorney.
Some days ago the city council Of
Los Angeles authorized City Attorney
Hewitt to go to Sacramento, If neces-
sary, to argue against the bill, and the
police board has also adopted resolu-
tions which embody the glst of the
arguments which will be- brought to
the attention of the governor.
They are as follows:
Whereas, The legislature of Califor-
mia has passed proposed act to change
the method of the appointment of the
prosecutors of police courts in Los An
geles by providing that such officers
shall be appointed by the district attor-
ney of the County of Los Angeles in
stead of the city attorney as hereto
fore; and
Whereas, Said proposed act, If 1t be
approved by the governor, will affect a
change in the method and manner of
conducting the business of said courts
which, In the opinion of this board will
be detrimental, and not for the best in
terests of the police department of Los
Angeles; now therefore be it
Resolved, BY the board of police COM
missioners of Los Angeles that 1t here
by disapproves of the bill and of the
change thereby contemplated as here
in nbefore stated
That the present system of conduct
Ing prosecutions in said courts by
prosecuting attorneys appointed by the
city attorney who is the legal adviser
of this board and also of the chief of
police and the police officers of said
city is satisfactory and should not be
changed;
That in view of the fact that the
board is the governing body of the
police department of Los Angeles it
deems that the prosecution of offenses
in the police courts shall remain in Of
flcers of the city as heretofore, and that
the change contemplated by said act
will, in the Judgment of the board,
create uncertainty in that it will place
the prosecution of offenses that are
tried in said courts in the hands of
officers of the county;
Whereas the board of police commits
sioners chief of police and the police
men who are primarily responsible for
the enforcement of the penal ordinances
of said city and of the preservation Of
the public peace as to misdemeanors
are all officers of the city of Los An
geles and in no manner connected with
the district attorney of the county.
Be it further resolved by the board
of police commissioners. that 1t hereby
requests the governor to veto said bill
to the end that the present system of
prosecution in the police courts may
be preserved as the only proper method
to be followed in the premises for the
reason that all the officers of the said
police courts should all be responsible
to one authority, namely the city of
Los Angeles, and that to take a vital
part of procedure in said courts from
| the city and place it in the hands of the
county officer is to engraft thereon a
plan that would retard rather than aid
the efficient administration of said
courts.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
BLAME IS SHIFTED
BY AN ORGANIZER
Shaug Declares in Letter to Second
Assistant Postmaster General
That District Official Caused
Alleged Generalization

H. G. Shaug, the organizer Of the
Brotherhood of Railway Postal Clerks
suspended from the government service
on charges of encouraging insubordina-
tion, appeared in a vigorous come
back" yesterday in letter to Second
Assistant Postmaster General McLeary.
'Shaug denies all the accusations, and
he shifts the blame for the "demoral-
iZation" of the department onto a dis
trict official.
Possibly am to blame for the in
ability Of local official to handle his
men," he says. This district was never
affected with any lack of corporation
between officials and clerks until the
incumbent of the local office made his
advent into the district.
"Insubordination is caused in almost
every instance by personal disinclina-
ton of the one to comply with the de-
mands of the other and is in nearly
every case attributable to lack of hu-
man feeling or lack of good judgment
of the one in authority"
Shaug reiterates his statements
made when first accused that the Or
ganization of the clerks is not labor
union. There is no human being that
L have advised to do anything other
than follow orders to the letter." he
says.
Calls 1t Reflection
"There is no truth in the charges
against me, and the words used cast re-
Election on every man in the district III
assuming that each man has been led
to improper acts by the baneful in
tluence of one person.
I'm the second charge of collecting
funds to be used at Washington, it is
assumed that there is going to be "A
violation rather than that there is one.
L wish to make the emphatic statement
that the funds being collected are for
the purpose of employing competent,
reliable American writer's to inform
the American people of the real, true
conditions in our service and not to be
used in Washington, except insofar as
paying a man to accumulate reliable
data at that department for publica-
tion is concerned. 1 am conversant
with no presidential order that pro-
hibits employees taking their cases be-
fore the people. A thorough investiga-
tion of conditions in this district is
courted.
Possibly I am to blame for the in
ability to maintain harmony, but this
can be determined by an investigation
of local affairs, and 1 sincerely hope
this may be undertaken"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
SALOON CARRIES
WRONG NUMBER
Police Unearth Discovery in City En-
gineer's Office Concerning Gros-
ser-Niemeyer Grange of
Ownership

When Atalus Niemeyer, one of the
oldest liquor dealers in Los Angeles
applied to the police board for permits
sion to have Arthur Grosser's license
transferred to him the investigation
which Chief Kern had made of the case
developed a peculiar situation.
Though the records read that the
saloon is at 935 Central avenue the city
engineers office shows that the mum
ber should correctly be 1O17 Central
avenue.
Grosser a few weeks ago obtained a
license for 1404 Central avenue and
transferred his former place to Me
meyer, who has been in the liquor busi-
ness here twenty-eight years.
The Grossers have lived in the block
for generations, it having once been a
vineyard owned by the family.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
Woman Burned

Woman Burned
Mrs. Anna Relish, living at the Fare
mont hotel, was seriously burned on
the hands and arms yesterday morning.
Her clothes caught fire while she was
bending over the fireplace in her room.
Mrs. Kellish caught up q rug and
wrapped IL around her body, extinguish-
ing the flames.
Fines His Friend
Walter Grossly was fined $40 on a
charge of speeding his automobile
when he was arraigned before Police
Justice Fredrickson yesterday. Crosby
and Judge Fredrickson are old-time
friends and are members of the same
golf club. Crosby pleaded guilty and
the judge imposed the fine.
Struck by Car
Eugene Beniter, a Mexican laborer,
was struck and knocked down by a
Central avenue car at Fiftieth street
and Central avenue yesterday morning.
The man sustained several slight cuts
and bruises. Beniter was taken to the
receiving hospital, where he received
treatment. His injuries were not
serious
Hardware Men Meet
The California Retail Dealers Hard
ware association is in annual session
at the Hollenbeck hotel Committee
work is being done at Odd Fellows
hall but the meetings are being held
at the Hollenbeck, and hardware men
from all parts of the state are present.
c. N Brown, president of the associa-
ton, and F. b. Dixon, treasurer, are
registered at the Holenbeck.
Cornell Club to Banquet
The monthly banquet of the Cornell
University Club of Southern California
Will be- given at Hotel Angelus tonight
at o'clock. Besides the inaugural
address by DR.. Theodore B. Comstock,
president-elect, there will be musical
and other exercises under direction of
the executive committee and S. C.
Lines A. G. Baldwin will give a
sleight-o performance
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
Entertain with Banquet

The members of the Theta chapter
of the Phi Gamma Epsilon sorority of
the University Of Southern California
entertained with a banquet at Hotel
Pepper last evening in celebration of
their second anniversary. Violets dec
GRATED the table and places were
marked by cards for Misses Elsie Van
derpool, Sue Shenk, Ethel Hogan Ha-
eel HILL Mabel Poindexter, Lucille Zan-
der, Katherine Atkinson, Maud Speich-
er Eva Smith, Helen Pitner, Nettie
Chamlee, Gretchen Hensel, Hazel Jud-
kins, Lorena Montgomery, Rachel Fish
or, Ruth Fisher Constance French,
Edna Bovard and the pledges, Edith
Myers and Bessie Ball.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
To Be LARGE Affair

The Cosmos club card party to be
given this afternoon at the Ebell club
house will be one of the largest af-
fairs of the week. Mrs. Ada Ward
and Mrs. A. J. Bletsoe will be assisted
in their duties as hostess by Mesdames
Frank Smith, U. S. House, e. e. Cap
pock, w. b. Corwin, II. S. Simpson,
E. Gerson, ]. c. Higgins. l.. r. Winans.
j. Lee Hagadorn, G. j. Cote, James
Scott, w. Goodwin, d. Hunter, Sidney
Lee Grover. w. H. Sutch, II. w. New
ton, G. w, Lynn and Miss Marian
Lewis.
The affair is for the benefit of the
scholarship fund of the club.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
NEW DEPARTMENT STORE
PLANS BIG OPENING

Preparations for the opening of LIE
Sage Bros, company's big department
store, the Bon Marche, are being
rushed to completion, and at 2 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon the store will be
thrown open to the inspection of the
public.
The proprietors are determined that
the opening shall be an event long to
be remembered by the housewives of
Los Angeles, and they are planning
many novel features with which to en-
tertain their guests. There will be no
sale Friday afternoon, but every part
of the large store will be thrown open
to inspection.
Music flowers and refreshments will
be in evidence, and the employees will
have nothing to do but assist in the en-
tertainment OF the large crowd which
is expected to visit the store.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
F|REMEN RESCUE
AN AGED WOMAN
Destruction by Fire of a South Hope
Street Residence Nearly Results
Fatally to One of the
Occupants

Fire, thought to have been caused by
crossed electric light wires, caused
about $1,000 loss to the houses at 631 and
63S South Hope street yesterday after
noon about o'clock.
The fire originated in the house at 633,
which is occupied by II. s. Elson, and
it spread to the home of i. McAlister,
adjoining. The place occupied by Mr.
Elson was damaged to the extent of
$1,000, while the loss to MI. McAlister
is estimated at only 5000.
The fire was not discovered until the
flames had gained considerable head
way.
The houses are both owned by the
Los Angeles Trust company, and were
we'll insured.
Mrs. l.. Y. German. 7S years of age, a
roomer at 631 South Hope, was over
come by smoke and was rescued with
great difficulty by the firemen.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
COLI E1E GRADUATES TO BE
ORDAINED TO MINISTRY

n. Horace Cleland, we'll known Los
Angeles young man and graduate of
Occidental college and Princeton SEM
mary, will be ordained to the Presby-
terian ministry April at the meeting
of the Los Angeles presbytery in I'M
manuel Presbyterian church.
Mr.. Cleland has been licensed to
preach and has filled several pulpits.
1t is probable that he will be called to
the pastorate of the Calvary Presby-
terian church, corner Thirty-third and
Central avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
FORMER SALESMAN GOES
TO WORK ON CHAIN GANG

II. p. James, the former clerk of the
Desmond Furnishing company, Third
and Spring streets, who pleaded guilty
to stealing number of articles from
his employers several days ago, will
today take his place on the chain gang
and for 100 days will be compelled to
break stone while wearing ball and
chain.
James was given a straight sentence,
while j. l.. Gordan, his partner. was
released by paying $50 fine.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
WllI Re Patronesses

Mesdames j. w. Hendrlck, Glen c,
Peck j. T. Fitzgerald, l.. Il. Behymer,
j. II. Norton, Jones, p. G. Hubert
Fred Hooker George d. Ruddy, G. A,
Bobrick, w. j. Schol, George ], Birkel,
w. H. Housle, Taylor, M. ]. Shallert.
Jefferson ID. Gibbs and Ida Millard
will act as hostesses at the concert
to be given at the Gamut club house
March % by Henry Hartman Balfour
English baritone.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
TRIAL OF EXT0RTI0N
CASE is POSTPONED

w. o. Dales. charged with extortirg
money from women, was taken before
Police Justice Fredrickson yesterday
morning. Earl Rogers, the attorney,
has been retained by Dales and asked
that the case be postponed until Mon
day afternoon at 2 so he could collect
some documentary evidence.
Dales was arraigned some days ago,
and at that time pleaded guilty to the
charges. He was yesterday allowed to
change this plea to one of not guilty
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
Enjoyable Card Party

Miss Millicent Porter of Keewanee,
ILL.,, was the complimented guest yes
terday afternoon at an enjoyable card
party given by Mrs. NJ. A. Spinks of
104 Orange street.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
Hobart Rosworth to Talk

Hobart Bosworth will talk on "An
Actors View Of His Profession" with
some remarks on its vaule as a public
teacher, before the members Of the
Friday Morning club this week.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
To Honor Engaged Couple

Miss Germa Van Der Voort of West
Thirty-third street will be hostess this
evening at a handkerchief shower and
card party complimentary to Miss
Florence Salmon and her fiance, Syl-
vestus Seato. Small white wedding
bells will be combined with ferns in
an attractive decorative scheme and
the score cards will be in the shape
of hearts hand-painted with sketches
of wedding bells.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
Give DANCING Party

At the Woman's club house last
evening the members of the Brother
hood of Railway Postal Clerks gave
dancing party and those on the re-
ception committee were r. S. Coons,
H. G. Shaug and F. w. Burgess.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
Carbon Briquets

An order placed for this popu-
lar solid fuel will now receive
prompt attention.
Los Angeles Gas and Electric Co.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
Compliments Mrs. Burnham

AS a compliment to Mrs. William
Burnham of Orange Mrs o. H. Church.
i'll of 2201 South Figueroa street will
entertain ith luncheon today. Other
guests will be Mrs. George B. Rowan,
Mrs. William Derby, Mrs. Virginia
Everest, Mrs. Mace, Miss Mary Burn
ham, Miss Derby and the Misses Mar
ian and Gertrude Churchill.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
To Give BAD Shower

In honor of Miss Lillian Montague
who will leave for Europe March 21
with Mrs. Cecilia White, Mrs. Sheriff.
B. Osborne of 1926 West Twenty third
street will give bag shower.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
Discuss Legend Pictures

Picture subjects from legends of the
monastic orders were discussed yes
terday morning at the Ruskin Art club
meeting, which was in charge of Mrs
II. G. Brainerd and Mrs. Ida Hancock.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
no Act as Hostesses

Mesdames Spencer. Downey and Law
renee will act as hostesses at the meet
ing of the members of the Acacia Card
club, which will be held this afternoon
at Masonic temple. Hill street.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
Club Members to Meet

The members of the Westmoreland
club will meet March 21 at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. McAlester of
1043 Elden avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
Miscellaneous SONG Recital

Miss Margaret Goetz entertained
with a miscellaneous song recital be-
fore the members of the Ebell club
Monday afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
INTERPRETATIONS

South Bay Shooting club-Directors
H. w. Keller H. j. Schoder, H. w.
O'Melveny w. G. Kerckhoff and J. ].
Mellins. Capital stock, $25, 900, of which
$500 has been subscribed.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
Alabama PeopIe to Meet

Mrs M. e. Wilson of 1867 West
Twenty-third street will be hostess at
a meeting of the members of the Ala
bama society this evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-14
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