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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
OCEAN PARK FACTIONS MAY
START COMPROMISE MOVE
Bitter Political Feuds at Beach Resort
May Be Settled by Arbitration
II Quiet Element Can
Prevail
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
OCEAN PARK, Feb S-There was no de-
yelopment In the political situation here today
and no decisive movements were made by
either of the two embittered factions nor by
the more peaceful minded citizens, who are
said to quietly be organizing their forces with
the plan Of launching strong compromise
campaign, having as its object settlement of
the tense enmity between the two political
parties.
Inuendoes Of various kinds of surprises soon
to be made were given out by leaders Of the
two factions and hints OF something soon to
be doing were made by both sides, but no
definite facts could be gained to the pro-
posed movements OF the two parties,
Each day seems only TO increase the bitter
OF the political quarrel. Mudslingng at
prominent members Of the different sides Is
being INDUCED In and charges and retaliating
charges heard all sides. Even the
square deal'' promuIgators inyilved in
the turmoil of accusation and their fair-nind-
edness is doubted by one faction the other.
One Of the prominent men Of Venice said
today:
1.-THE only way to settle the fight will be
through a compromise ticket Other plans
have been suggested, but have met with OBJ
jections from either side or the other. To
my mind the only solution will be for the
Kinney faction to select two men TO serve as
candidates and for the Fraser and Jones party
TO choose two candidates. Let the fifth man
be chosen either by vote OF the four candi-
dates or by vote of tho citizens The NTH
trustee would necessarily have to be abso-
Iutely impartial 10 both interests, or there
would be trouble. There surely must be one
fair-minded impartial citizen of Ocean Park
whose qualities of integrity are known and
recognized by the members OF both factions.
That is the man we must have
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
MANICURED D0GGIES
CHICAGO'S LATEST FAD
Princess Said to Have Started Newest
style, and Now Windy City
CANNES Have Polished
Malls

CHICAGO Feb. s.-Chicago society'8
newest fad is manicuring the nails OF
pet dogs The Princess Engalitchens
who has a penchant for Boston ter
riers. is said TO have started the fad.
Among those who have already fol-
lowed her lead are Mrs. George X.
Spoor, whose dainty little italian grey
hound, "Don," would not be considered
In anything like proper condition II
his nails lad been neglected; Mrs.
Harry A. Spoor, who is particular as
to the exact manner in which her
diminutive little Japanese poodle is
washed, clipped and manicured; Mrs.
Thomas Balmer, who thinks the new
method of treatment has made de-
cided Improvement In the appearance
of her Yorkshire terrier sonny and
Mrs. Robert d. Forgan, whose liking
for pet dogs leads her to adopt any
thing calculated to add to their COM
fort.
At the office OF DR.. H. II. Harz. a
specialist, who has taken up the work
or keeping the nails of the pets or
north siders in good condition, the
operation of dog manicuring In all It's
branches, was found in progress Thurs
day The method of procedure diners
radically from that in vogue in the
case of a human subject, owing to the
emphatic objections usually made by
the dog. Two experts are employed.
one to hold the dog and the other to
WELD the manicure instrument.
When laid on his side so that the
operator could work on his hind foot.
Tasso. the diminutive King Charles
spaniel belonging to Mrs. Charles w.
Winters, made no serious resistance.
Each nail was carefully trimmed, filed
and polished until it's condition was im-
maculate and Tasso was once moro IN
a condition to be taken upon the lap
of the most particular mistress.
'eWhy, yes" said DR.. Harz. dog
manicuring is getting to be all the
rage in Chicago just now. When dog
is kept in the house most of the time
it's nails grow to an unusual length.
If they are not given the proper atten-
ton they are likely to damage<carpets
tapestries, clothes, etc.
"Manicuring the nails of dog diff
fers somewhat from the ordinary kind
Substantially the same Instruments are
used, excepting that they are consid-
erably larger than those employed for
human beings"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
PLANS TO BUILD A
FINE BEACH HOTEL
SANTA MONICA MAN WOULD Or
CAME COMPANY
President Of Board Of Trade Suggests
Leasing Of City Park Plat as
Sit for Handsome
Structure
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SANTA MONICA, Feb 8.--Having
as its object the erection of a hand
some hotel on the ocean front a plan
has been suggested by J. j. Seymour,
president of the Santa Monica BOARD
of trade, and is favored by a number
of prominent capitalists of the city.
Mr.. Seymour's proposition includes
the leasing of plat of ground, 400x150
feet, on the bluff north of the north
beach railway station, which property
is now owned by the city and is used
for park purposes. BY organizing a
company capitalized at $250,000, with
100000 paid in, Mr.. Seymour suggests
that the latter sum could be used for
building the hotel. If Santa Monica
residents would pledge themselves to
subscribe at least one-1ourth Of the
amount it is believed that the remain
der could be raised easily from OUT
side capital.
In order for the men who would
lease on the park ground the consent
Of Mrs Arcadia B. de Baker and of
Roy Jones would have to be obtained,
as the land was decided to the city for
park purposes only. Arrangements
could be made so that for the first five
years the rental would be free, or
placed at 81 nominal figure, afterward
rising on a sliding scale until the ex-
piration of the lease, when the prop
erty would revert back to the city.
The plan would eliminate the necessity
of investing a large capital for site,
which has been one of the principal
drawbacks toward the erection of a
large first class hotel in this city.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
BAY W0MAN'S CLUB WILL
CELEBRATE SECOND YEAR
Ship Hotel Luncheon and Gard Party
Planned by Ocean Park Organ
lzation for Thursday
Afternoon
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
OCEAN PARK, Feb. 7.-Members of
the Crescent Bay Woman's club will
celebrate the second anniversary or
the organization of the club next
Thursday afternoon, when they VIII
entertain with an elaborate luncheon
and card party aboard the ship hotel
Cabrillo.
When first formed two years ago the
club had membership of about sixty.
At the present time ninety of the prom
inent women of the Santa Monica bay
district are enrolled. The organization
Is a general lecture club, and as yet
has done but little philanthropic work.
Funds have been contributed toward
one scholarship which the Federation
OF Clubs is carrying on under the
leadership of Mrs. O. Shepard Barnum
of Los Angeles.
AT the anniversary luncheon Thurs
day afternoon It is anticipated that
nearly 200 guests. including members of
the club and their friends, will be pres
ent. Toasts will be responded to along
the line of what the club stands for.
Mrs. Eleanor Bingham of Chicago, a
prominent lecturer on art subjects. will
be present and will preside as toast
mistress.
The toast list win be responded to as
follows: Unity" Mrs. M II. Wagar;
''HEfmony," Mrs. w H. Anderson:
education" Mrs. Olive Todd: 'sKnowl-
edge" Mrs. Lou v. Chaplin, and Prog
ress," Mrs. Cora Lewis.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
HOTEL GUESTS ENTERTAIN
FRIENDS AT CARD PARTY
Miss MeGroean Wins First Prize for
Women, While r. a. Phillips De-
feats Male competItors--An-
geIenos Present
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald,
VENICE, FEB. s.-Guests of the st. Marks
hotel and their friends are giving series Of
card parties. At the last one the diversion
Of The evening was 800" and at the con-
clusion OF the game prizes were awarded a.
follows: Miss Anna McGrogan and II. A.
phillips first prizes; Mrs Benham and Mrs.
p j. Finch second prizes; Mrs. Sexton and
Mr.. Kirkpatrick, third prizes. Refreshments
wore served In the latter part OF the evening.
Among the guests present were Mr. ana MIS-
H. D. Chapman, San Francisco; MIR. ana MRS
Charles Hurd. Hartford. Conn; MIR. and Mrs
Evans, Salt Lake City; Mrs De Luna, Venice:
Mr. and Mrs p. J. Fink, Denver; Mr.. and
Mrs. r. w. Harrison, England; Mr. and Mrs.
IA C. Mayer Venice; A. Renolds, Denver
Mrs Weld Miss Weld, Mrs. Selma Francisco.
los Angeles; Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Buchanan,
New York; Mrs. volger, Warrington, New;
DIR. and Mrs W. r. Taylor, Cleveland, Ohio;
Mrs. Campion Denver; Mr.. and Mrs. G. H.
Fubank, San Francisco; Mrs Adams, Los An
Celes: Miss Anna McGrogan, Chicago; Mrs
Mary Richards, Haley, Idaho; c, Kirkpatriek'
Chicago, Mrs. Prescott, Los Angeiesi Mrs
wallace, Los Angeles; Mr.. and Mrs. j. D.
ERan, Minneapolis; G. F. Neves, Denver; Mr.
ana Mrs. Wright, Los Angeles Mrs. Park,
Los Angeles; Miss Agnes Tammen, DENVER
prank Tamnsn, Denver; Mrs. Albert Benham,
srokane. Miss Mary r. Sexton, Sioux Falls,
s. D.; Mrs. Jennie Merriam, Venice; Prof.
and Mrs. j. A. Brown, Venice; ] VI. VAN
EATON. Rome, Ga; Judge J. l.. Wheat. Los
Angeles; Mrs. NJ. C. oldheld. Venice; MISS
Oldfield. Venice; Plez James. Louisville, KY;
Mics Anna L. Madden, Minneapolis; Mr.. ana
Mrs. 3. c. Dunnavant, Venice; Miss Austead.
Venice
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
BIG STEEL COMPANY TO
REDUCE CAPITALIZATION


by Associated f-Iesa
NEW YORK, Feb. SIN consequence
of an injunction requiring the Ameri-
can Steel Foundries company to show
cause why 1t should not be restrained
from putting in effect the proposed re-
financing plan, the special meeting or
the stockholders of that corporation
called today in New Jersey has been
adjourned until March IA.
The American Steel Foundries COM
pany is q subsidiary OF the United
States Steel corporation.
After the adjournment of the meet
ing today there was an informal talk
between Judge Gary, chairman of the
board of directors of the United States
Steel corporation, and David Strauss,
on whose motion the injunction was
issued. Judge Gary took the ground
that corporations that are capitalized
in excess of their valuation must re-
duce their stock issues before they can
pay dividends, which he said can only
be paid from the surplus.
Under the reorganization plan, 1t is
proposed to reduce the capital stock
from $S7, $50, 900 to $17,1S4,ooO.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
LONG BEACH
onice rs Locust ave.
Phone Home 26O.
ALAMITOS TEACHERS
HAVE A VIOLET LUNCHEON
School Term at Long Beach Closes
with Annual Banquet of Turkey,
with Appropriate Toasts
and Flowers

Special to The Herald
LONG BEACH, Feb Sat the close Of
the first term of school here the Alamitos
teachers had their annual luncheon, not
wholly a compensation for their past
labors, but to celebrate the departure Of
one of their co-workers. Mrs. Emery, who
was transferred to the Pine avenue school,
In her honor the place cards were deco
rated with forgetmenots in water color, and
appropriate Of remembrances were
inscribed upon them.
At each guests place was a corsage bou-
quet OF vfolets, presented by Mr. Emery.
which truly showed his appreciation of the
honor paid to his wife.
The principal, William Huff, furnished
tho turkey for the dinner in the domestic
science room, prepared by the Alamitos
teachers
The delicscies prepared by the women
well proved their educational culinary capa-
bilities, which not found altogether be-
tween the two covers of book.
The substantial dinner was sweetened
with homemade candies and digested with
after dinner toasts. Twenty-Five guests
were present, as follows; superintendent
Graham, Mr. and Mrs. Emery, Mr. and Mrs.
Huff; Messrs. Meaddough and j. Geotz;
Misses Bertha Ellis, Nellie Moore. Nellie
Thompson, her sister Mrs Grove, Maude
Moon, Helen Zeilley, Ethlyn Adams, Laura
d ige, Ruth Smith. Abigail Baker. Elizabeth
Yoder. Lillian Doddss Luella Hutchinson,
Mrs. Clewett and Eva Hun
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
REAL ESTATE SALES OF PAST
WEEK SHOW GOOD INCREASE
special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
POMONA, Feb. s.--The sales of real es-
tate in this vicinity tho last week indicate
a loosening up of the money. Several large
deals were made and In every instance the
prices paid showed good increase in prop
erty values. Sales of orange groves have
never been slow this season. and tho prices
are by far the highest in the history of or
ange growing.
A noticeable increase of tourists has had
tendency to stimulate business. and tha
greatest complaint is that suitable rooms
and houses are not to be had
Many new residences being built, and
several business blocks In course Of con-
struction. The Presbyterian church now
going UP at the corner OF Holt avenue and
Gibbs street is TO be a handsome edifice. II
will be completed about April 1.
The Trinity Methodists also erecting
q new church on North Gibbs street. and
this Will soon be ready for occupancy.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
PASADENA
oRice "a r. Colorado st.
Phones. Sunset 2740. Home 2ssS.
PASADENA HAS NEW
ELECTION PRECINCT
NO. 10 is DIVIDED ON ACCOUNT
OF RAPID GROWTH
Heavy Vote in Past Elections at This
Polling Place Has Delayed Re-
turns, NeoessItatlng Latest
Move
Special to The Herald.

PASADENA, Feb Son account of the
rapid growth Of the northeast section of the
city new election precinct has been formed
by dividing what was formerly known as pre-
cnct No. 49, which lies I'm the Fifth ward
and covers all the territory east Of Fair Oaks
avenue and north of Mountain street
BY reason OF the heavy vote polled In this
precinct at former elections, complete returns
have been held back on account of the task
of counting, which usually over to the
next day after election at this polling place.
The new precinct will be known No. IL.
and will include a portion Of the newly an
nexed territory on the east Its boundary line
on the east will be the city limits; the
south Buckeye street; on the west Lake ave-
nue.. and on the north the city limits. Pre-
cinct No. 10 will remain 1t is, except that
the east boundary will be lake avenue.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
WILL PRESENT PETITION
TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Sufficient Number of Signatures lie
Obtained by No.Saloonlsts and
City Council VIII Call
Special Election
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SANTA MONICA, Feb. S-Following many
weeks of campaigning the members of the No
Saloon league have obtained $50 signatures to
their petition asking that special election be
called for the purpose of voting upon the
question of anti-saloon ordinance.
The petition will be presented before the city
council at its meeting Monday night. Accord
ing to the charter the council must pass the
ordinance as submitted, without alteration or
amendment. or that body must call special
election to be held within sixty days, submit
ting the question to the electorate OF the city.
A sufficient number of signatures has been
obtained already. but by Monday night 1t is
thought more than $50 names will accompany
the petition 1t is thought the council will
submit the matter 10 the electorate, as the
sentiment for the elimination OF the saloons Is
not sufficiently unanimous to justify the
council passing the ordinance without put
ting the question to a vote.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
MINOR CASES HEARD "a
BY BEACH JUSTICE


Special to Tho Herald
SANTA MONICA; Feb. S.-Several cases
NJ minor Importance came up before Police
Judge J. j. carrillo this morning. Henry
Kyle, william Grant and Israel Dunn were
nned S. each for drunkenness. James Cor
don. charged with disturbing the peace
was given an alternative of twenty days In
the county jail or a fine Of $40.
O. r. Clyne, who was arrested on
charge of drunkenness. claimed this morn
ing he had been robbed OF $500. Later u
was found that cIyne had deposited more
than $50 with the Pavilion saloon for safe
keeping and this with what money was
found on his person gave account for more
than 500.
n Is believed the remainder OF the money
was spent by Clyne In the purchase OF drink
and otherwise dissipated by him. Clyne
was held, as more information concerning
him was solicited from the Los Angeles
police.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
SUPREME COURT ATHENS
LOCAL RAILROAD DECISION


b AB5ociafed PrasB-
SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. S.--The state
supreme court reversed today the de-
cision in the ccse of A. Lester Best
against A. w Wahlford. San Diego
county land case in which the plaintiff
had been awarded judgment.
In another decision handed down by
the court the finding of a Los Angeles
court awarding Judgment to the Los
Angeles Interurban Railway company
in q suit to acquire title brought
against Manuel Montijo, was affirmed.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
ELKS' AUXILIARY TO BE
FORMED ABOVE SKY LINE

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINo. Feb. s-The Silver
Tips will be organized tomorrow above the
srow line on the San Bernardino mountains
This is to be a new auxiliary to the Elks,
and is promoted by DR.. J. N. .Baylis whose
Pine Crest lodge. the mountains. will be
thrown open to the delegates.
The party. including Los Angeles Riverside.
Redlsnds and San Bernardino Elks,i to the
number of So. will leave sunday morning at
1880 by trolley for Arrowhead. where they will
take horses and make tie ride up tho old
government trail
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
LONG BEACH STILL LEADS
THE DEBATING LEAGUE
Recent Decision Is Rescinded and
Points Are Equally Distributed
Between Beach School
and Hollywood


Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Feb. Sat a meeting OF
the advisory board of the Southern Call
fornia Debating league in Los Angeles this
morning the decision In the recent debate
between the Hollywood and Long Beach
high schools was rescipded and the points
equally distributed between the two schools.
The decision was given in favor of Hol-
lywood and the claim presented, by Long
Reach that the Rev Hugh K. walker, one
Of the judges, was pastor of this church at
tended by one OF the Hollywood debaters
led TO the determination to rescind It..
Such Relationship is contrary 10 the league
rules. Another claim advanced by Long
Beach, to the effect that Judge Smith OF
Los Angeles. another of the judges. had OK
pressed himself as favoring the Hollywood
teams position before the debate, WasS not
allowed as the supposed evidence of this
was refuted
Long Beach by this action retains the
lead in the debating league.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
FAIL TO FIND TRACE
OF PASADENA BOY


Special to The Herald.
PASADENA. Feb. s.-Parents Of Rennie
A. Walker, who disappeared from Pasa-
dena on January Is, are still using every
means to find trace of the missing boy and
a reward of 500 is offered for information
leading to his whereabouts:
Tho young mans mother Is distracted
from fear that he has been foully dealt
with. number of clews have been fol-
lowed and forest rangers have secured the
canyons and mountain sides without results.
The missing is 20 years OF age, is .
feet inches in height. weighs 1870 pounds,
has brown hair and brown eyes.
He is a graduate of the Culver. Ind. mill
tary school and took course in engineer
ing at Cornell. He has engaged in engin-
eering work In Ohio and California.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
FUNERAL OF ANDREW MILLS
TO BE HELD THIS AFTERNOON
sreoIal to The Herald.

Special to The Herald,
SANTA MONICA. Feb. s.--Funeral
services will be held tomorrow for An
drew Mills, who was killed Thursday
night by falling from a ladder at Third
street and Nevada avenue.
The services win be held at the
Ocean Park M. Il. church. of which
Mr.. Mills was a member, at 2:30 p. M.
Rev. Il. w. Pascoe, pastor of the church,
will officiate and will be assisted by
Rev. f. 6. H. Stevens of the Santa
Monica nj. q. church. Burial will be at
Woodlawn Cemetery.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
POLICEMAN RouTs BANDIT
WHO HAD HELD UP SALOON

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. S.--Three
shots. fired in rapid succession from the
revolver of Policeman Peter S. Hinrich,
STAYED the hand of q masked and armed
highwayman who had the barkeeper
and four customers IN Burns a. john
son's saloon, at Eighth and Market
streets. standing with their faces to the
wall and their hands high in the air
shortly after o'clock this morning.
The aim of the officer, who had just
stepped from the dark street into the
brilliantly lighted place. was bad, and
the would-be robber made a successful
dash for liberty through back door
one Of those held up was Edward Lo-
ganstarr, a wealthy mining man from
Eureka. Ney.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
Taft Leaves for Kansas city

WASHINGTON, Feb. S--Secretary of
War Taft left Washington this after
noon for Kansas City, where he will
speak Monday. Before leaving he
stated that the recommendation of the
joint board of army and navy officers
in favor of the creation of principal
naval base of the United States at
Manila instead of at Subig bay had
been approved and would be carried
into effect at once.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
WoRkMEN ARE INJURED
BY DITCH GAZING IN


VENICE, Feb. S.-While digging
ditch for the new bulkhead near Cen
ter street, William Victor ana rom
Wilde, workmen, were buried by
cavern.
It seems that Victor, who with Wilde
and other workmen were In the ditch
near Center street, was buried by the
sand, and Wilde, with the assistance OF
the other men. helped rescue him.
He was extracted and escaped with
only a few minor bruises
Within a half hour after Victor had
been taken out Wilde met similar fate
by a second cavern, and fellow work.
men under the direction OF Foreman w.
q. Sharp found him in am unconscious
condition.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09

Charles Clark, proprietor Of Clarks res
taurant, is confined to his home by Illness
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
FIRE IN PASADENA DOES
5000 DAMAGE TO HON E
Special to The Herald.

Special 10 THO HerdIu
PASADENA, Feb. s-The addition of a ffrs
station on the east side saved valuable new
home early this morning from total destruction.
1t was the house OF Richard De Wolf, bss
Stevenson avenue. The house cost $500 and
was recently completed and unoccupied.
Neighbors were awakened at o'clock by the
cracking Of flames and at once telephoned the
firemen BY quick work the flames were con-
fined TO the kitchen, where they had originated,
evidently from combustion of oily rags. The
damage amounted to $500. This was the first
are for tho Mentor street station.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
MINsTRELs NET $14oo
FOR PASADENA ORPHANS
Special to The Herald.

PASADENA, Feb. S.-The two performances
Of the Maryland Ministries netted the Children s
Training eociety s1400 This large amount for
charity at a hotel entertainment Is extra
ordinary and is the result of the hustling eff
fcrts of Manager John B. Dame and the per-
Denal appeal of Col. w. J. Hogan, who as
auctioneer of the choice seats and dispenser
OF flower baskets is a whole class In himself.
At last nights performance Col Hogan put
up several baskets OF rare California flowers,
and the choicest brought $2S5 through the per
suasive powers of the auctioneer in asking
the bidders TO be generous.
The little orphans OF Pasadena will long re-
member John b. Dame and Col. Hogan, as
we'll all who took part in the entertainments
for their benefit