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Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
MONROVIA
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM is
PRESENTED BY HOSTESS
Saturday Afternoon Club Entertained
Delightfully."- by Members, Who
Present Musical and Liter
airy Selections
496 w. Palm st.
Phone; Home, Black 1877.

MONROVIA, Dec 20.-The Saturday
Afternoon club enjoyed yesterday a
program which was one of the most
distinctive features of the years work.
Mrs. S. r. Jones, the hostess, showed
her efficiency by the artistic arrange
ments of the stage as well as the re-
ception rooms. The club room was
tastefully decorated with holly and
Christmas bells, while the stage was
set with fireplace and other distinc-
tive features, suggestive of the holi-
days.
Mrs. L. N. Wheeler read Eugene
Fields First Christmas" and Rev.
Clark Marsh eloquently recited Christ
mas in the Quarters" Ray lockwood
rendered a clarinet solo. and a quartet,
consisting of Mrs. c. S. Squtres, Mrs.
Fred HAGEN and Messrs. Halves and
Parker, sang the Infant King" Many
guests were present, and the occasion
long will be rendered by all who at
tended.
Monrovia Briefs
Extensive preparations have been
made for a baseball game to take place
between the high school and the
Granite club Christmas afternoon.
Sunday evening Judge Curtis d. Will
bur of Los Angeles will speak on Fore
fathers Day. at the Congregational
church.
AS an offset to the race track and it's
influences persons living south of Area
dia and the race track by their united
efforts have organized a small Bible
Study club, at which Monrovia clergy
men take turns preaching. Last Sun
days attendance exceeded thirty-f1ve
persons.
Mrs. c. H. Reed entertained Fri
day afternoon at bridge. Covers were
laid for ten.
Mrs. C. C. Bowerman delightfully."- en-
tertained the Eastern Stars this week
at her home on Whiteoak avenue.
Mrs. Emily A. Wheeler is spending a
few days with her son, DR.. l.. N.
Wheeler, OF this this city.
The senior class of the high school
attended ben Hur" Saturday in a
body.
Mrs. ]. H. Hoagland Of Duarte this
week entertained the missionary So
ciety of the Duarte Methodist church
at her home on Falling Leaf avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dickey have pur-
chased the Misner place near Duarte
avenue.
Mrs. William Beardsley enjoyably en-
tertained the Buena Vista Whist club
at her home at Quartz this week.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
PARACHUTE FALLS ON
WIRE; AVIATOR JUMPS
AER0NAUT LOSES CONTROL OF
AERIAL APPLIANCE
WhirlwInd Sweeps 5alloonist Against
High Voltage Lines and Mans
Ankle is Dislocated-Ga
Bag Drops In Ocean

LONG BEACH. Dec. 20.-The para
chute drop of Aeronaut Harry Wright
today. following his ascension to a
height of 1000 feet or more, came near
proving fatal to the plucky fellow this
afternoon. The parachute, when sew
eral hundred feet above ground, was
caught in a WhirlWind, and the aero
maui was rendered powerless to con-
troll his descent. The parachute was
swept by the wind against an electric
wire of much voltage at the corner of
Third street and Atlantic avenue, and,
to avoid possible fatal injury, Wright
dropped to the ground, distance of
twenty-five feet.
His right ankle was dislocated. al
though it was feared at first the ankle
bones were broken. The leg swelled
rapidly, and it is believed a long time
will be required to heal the injury.
1t was said tonight Wright would
make another ascension next Sunday
afternoon as usual, Notwithstanding his
accident.
The balloonist made a name for him
self during Festival week here, when
he made two ascensions daily. Several
of his drops at that time resulted in
painful injuries, but Wright made sew
eral ascensions, throwing away his
crutches as the balloon scared sky
ward During most or the week ne
had to use crutches or a cane to go
to and from the scene of his ascen-
sions.
The aviator's bad luck today was
not limited to his physical injury, as
the balloon after a remarkably long
stay in the air, was swept southwark
and came down in the ocean. 300 yards
from shore. The huge canvas becomes
a thing of great weight when soaked
with water, and it was a most difficult
task to get it ashore. Horses, which
dragged it afterward through the sand,
could not go far without stopping.
"I'n go up again next Sunday, all
right" said the daring man. Il may
be crippled somewhat, but I will have
strength in my arms to hang to the
trapeze. 1 never was caught in such
a wind before as that which got the
best of me today, and it probably Will
not happen again for years"
Wright's wife is an interested OBJ
server of every ascension. She appears
brave, but worries always for his
safety. To make sure no one can dis
turb the ropes of the parachute. she
sits upon the box containing that inn
portant article until Wright Is ready
to make an ascension.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
PROMINENT RAILROAD MEN
COME ON INSPECTION TOUR

REDLANDS, Dec. 2O.-A number of
prominent railroad men visited this
city Friday. going out on the late train
for Los Angeles. The party is on an
inspection tour of the Southern Pacific,
Los Angeles division. The personnel
of the party was as follows: w. A.
Averill, superintendent of the Los An
geles division; F. A. Burkhalter, resi-
dent engineer, Los Angeles; T. A. Ora
ham, assistant general passenger and
freight agent; A M. Mortensen, agent
Pacific Fruit express, and j. Tangney,
roadmaster Los Angeles division. H.
E. Montague, travelling passenger
agent, accompanied the party as far as
Cotton.
Others prominent in railroad circles
visited the city Friday, among them
being two Canadian Pacific men-E. E.
Penn, general agent of the passenger
department, and A A. Polhamus. trav-
cling passenger agent-also ]. E. Hol-
ton, travelling passenger agent of the
c. NJ B st p, and c. S. Wainwright,
travelling freight agent of the Grand
Trunk system.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
SECTION FOREMAN MISSING;
FOUL PLAY is APPREHENDED

SAN BERNARDINO, Dec. 20.-Local
officers have been asked to aid in try
ing to locate H. L. Mullineaux, a Santa
Fe section foreman who has been in
charge of the section at Wade siding,
several miles west of this city.
Mullineaux dropped out of sight
Wednesday last, and is known to have
had checks for a considerable amount
of money, besides his regular monthly
pay check, which he had received the
day previous. The day before he dis
appeared he met with a mishap in
which he lost his index finger. He has
a wife and children living at the siding,
and the wife has become greatly
alarmed over his continued absence.
When he went away his wife sup
posed he was coming to San Bernar-
dino, but, so far as known, no one in
this city saw the man, though he has
a number of acquaintances here. A
systematic attempt is being made by
the railroad representatives to locate
the man. but as yet without success.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
LEGAL NoTIcE
NoT1oE OF ToKEcIosTRE SALE


Sheriff's sale No. 61919 Order of sale
and decree of foreclosure and sale.
Henry c. Jensen, plaintiff Clara d.
Watson, John W. Walton. w. p Bentley
(sued herein as John Doe). Thomas Doe and
William Coe, defendants.
Under and by virtue OF order OF sale
and decree of foreclosure and sale. issued
out of the superior court of the county of
Los Angeles. Of the state of California, on
the Sd day of December, A. d. 1905, in
the above entitled action, wherein Henry q.
Jensen. the above named plaintiff obtained
judgment and decree of foreclosure and
/ sale against Clara D. Watson ct al defend
ants the 9Th day of November A. d.
1908. for the sum of eight hundred. ffty-f1ve
and 50-10O ($S55.50) dollars, gold coin of
United States. which said decree was, on the
18th day of November A. d. 1908, recorded
in Judgment Book lis of said court at page
266 am commanded to sell all that certain
lot, piece parcel of land situate, lying
and being in the city OF Los Angeles. county
of Los Angeles, state Of California, and
bounded and described as follows:
Part of the southwest quarter of the
northeast quarter of section thirty-hve $3.50,
township one %. south range fourteen (l4)
west s. B. M. described as follows: Begin
ming at point distant north four hundred
seventy and six hundredths (47O.O6) feet
from a point in the south line of said quar-
ter section distant seven hundred fourteen
and seventy-hve hundredths (714.75) feet
east from the southwest corner thereof:
thence east parallel with the south line OF
said quarter section eighty-nine and two
thirds csc 2-3) feet to point one hundred
forty (140) feet west of the west line OF
Wilton place as per map of Angelus Vista
No g. recorded In Book 8, page IA, Of Maps
in the office of the county recorder of said
county; thence north along line one hun
dred forty GAO feet west OF said Wilton
place. nifty 500 feet, thence west eighty
nine and two-thirds $50 2-3) feet to point
north of the beginning; thence south nifty
(BO) feet to the point Of beginning
Public notice is hereby given that. on
Thursday, the 31st day of December, A. d.
1908. at 1900 o'clock m, of that day. In
front of the court house door OF the county
of Los Angeles, broadway entrance will.
in obedience to said order OF sale and de-
cree OF foreclosure and sale. sell the above
described, property, much thereof as
may be Necessary to satisfy said judgment.
with interests and costs, etc, to the highest
and best bidder, for cash. gold coin Of the
United States.
Dated this 5th day OF December, 1908.
w. A. HAMMEL.
Sheriff Of Los Angeles County.
BY EUGENE w. B1ScAILUz,
Deputy Sheriff
]. w. MCKINLEY.
plaintiffs Attorney.
12-lA-si-2a
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
NOTABLE TESTS MADE
BY FIRE DEPARTMENT
HEAVY STREAMS THROWN TO
GREAT HEIGHTS
Officials of Pacific Board of Fire Un-
derwriters and Insurance Men
Loud in Their Praise
of Exhibition

SAN BERNARDINO. Dec. 2O.-A re-
markable demonstration of what the
local water system is able to do in
time of fire was given this morning by
the water commission and fire depart
ment, when fourteen streams of water
were thrown from hydrants within a
space of less than two blocks, the pres
sure apparently showing scarcely the
slightest diminution. With an even
dozen lines of hose playing water, a
stream was thrown over the flagpole
on the top of the Stewart hotel.
The tests this morning were wit
messed by a delegation of officials of the
Pacific Board of Fire Underwriters and
by a number of representatives of fire
insurance companies. The visitors were
loud in their praise of the system.
The work of the water commission
has resulted already in a marked de-
crease in insurance rates here, and it
is expected that still further reduc-
lions will be made, as additional fire
hydrants and heavy pipe are contin-
ually being put in.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES
OPENS HEADQUARTERS
PhlIanthropic Organization Selects
Board of Control and Latter APP
points Superintendent to
Take Charge

RIVERSIDE, Dec. 2O.-The new Blu
reau of Associated Charities has be-
gun it's duties by the selection of a
board of control, and the latter APP
points a superintendent. The head
quarters of the organization will be
established in the old city courtroom,
and will be presided over by w. F.
Moore, who was instrumental in Sc
curing the subscriptions which made
the movement possible.
woman will be employed by the
board to visit the homes of those in
need and distribute such supplies as
the urgency Of the case may require,
and, with the assistance of the super
intendent, the organization will en-
deavor to get such families to become
self-supporting.
The operations of the new organiza-
tion will be watched with a great deal
of interest, for if it succeeds, as hoped,
this method of handling the public
charity problem will be resumed next
winter, which is the only time of the
year that dispensing charity is neces-
sary.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
RIVERSIDE RREvlrIEs

RIVERSIDE, Dec. 2O.-Salcido and
Ramirez, MeXioans, who were con-
victed of burglarizing two stores al
Corona last month, were sentenced
Saturday to two years at San Quentin
In the suit of the Bank of Helmet VS.
P. N. Myers, in which the bank sought
to restrain Myers from cutting euca-
lyptus trees on property that had been
foreclosed, Judge Densmore has held
the code specifically provides that the
tenant in such instances has the same
legal right to cut firewood for his own
use as he had before the property was
fOreclOSed
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
SAYS SHOTGUN WILL
BAR WAY OF STAGE
PROPOSED ROUTE TRAVERSES
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Owner Is said to Have Threatened t.
Prevent Travel by the Use of
Flrearm or Dyna-
mite

PASADENA. Dec. 2O.-In spite of the
expressed intention of Post brothers to
run a stage line up the Mt. Wilson
trail, beginning March 1, there is con-
siderable doubt whether the line will
be put in operation. The trail runs
through the property Of p. ]. McNally,
who granted the Carnegie solar obser-
vatory a right of way for its exclusive
use. The latter is said to have de-
clared that the first stage to attempt
the ascent of the trail will find him
barring the way with double-barreled
shotgun; and if that is not effective it
is said he has avowed he Will blow up
the trail with dynamite
People in the city who know Mr.. Nc
Nally are inclined to the belief the
stage will not run up the mountain I'M
less it constructs for itself an entirely
new trail which does not conflict with
the land of the man with the alleged
shotgun.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
NEW CHURCH DEDICATED
BY BAPTIST CLERGYMAN
fremont Temple, Erected at Cost OF
$1,000, Holds Its Initiatory Ser
vices at North Pasa-
dena

PASADENA, Dec. 20.-Tremont
chapel erected by the Baptists of the
city at a cost of $1,000. was dedicated
today, Baptist clergymen from various
parts of Southern California being
present.
The dedicatory sermon was preached
by the Rev. Albert Hatcher Smith, pas
tor OF the First Baptist church of Pasa-
dena, and other addresses were made
by DIR. Russell H. Greaves. secretary
of the Southern California Baptist con-
vention; d. p. Ward, Sunday school
missionary for Southern California, and
Judge ]. H. Merriam of the building
committee.
Special music was furnished by a
choir under the direction of John Zinck.
The erection of the chapel was begun
last spring and will fill long felt want
in North Pasadena. where most of the
other sects have had churches for some
time.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
SANTA ANA
ONCE SIS N. Sycamore.
Home Phone ais.
ALLEGE BEER AGENTS
FREE FROM ARREST
Grand Jury, Which Was TO Have Re-
ported Saturday, Delays Returns
in Order to investigate
Liquor Violations

SANTA ANA, Dec 2c-The presentation OF
the report of the Orange county grand jury,
which was to have been made Saturday, has
been postponed indefinitely, although it pos
sibly may be ready by next Tuesday. The
cause of delay is alleged to be the disclosure
of peculiar methods of evading the prohibit
ton ordinance by certain residents of the
county, whose actions are said to have been
winked at by those whose duty 1t is to bring
prosecutions in such cases.
The matter is said to have been brought
to the attention of the district attorney Fri
Cay, and as he is said to have discour-
aged investigation it was decided TO summon
those who are said to possess the evidence of
what is alleged and endeavor to reach some-
thing definite.
Plainly stated, it is alleged a written con-
tract of immunity has been agreed upon, by
the terms of which shipments of beer may
be brought in for distribution for private use
and the distributing agent held blameless of
violation of the prohibition ordinance.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
POMONA
REAL ESTATE DEALS AT
POMONA ARE NUMEROUS
Two Orange Groves Bring Large Sized
Considerations, While Forty-Aere
Alfalfa Ranch Sold for
$12,5oo
115 South Thomas.
Home Phone 1895.

POMONA. Dec 2o.-Several import
ant realty deals have been consum-
mated here the past three days. ]. H.
Greber has sold his fine 15-acre orange
grove east of Ramona avenue to Mrs.
e. e. Bentley of Gina, Cal, for re-
ported consideration of $4,000 cash.
The property is improved with an at
traetive six-room house and outbuild-
nigs, and Mrs. Bentley has bought for
an investment.
A. ]. Williams, j. A. Gapp and M.
A. kimberley has purchased the
110-acre tract owned by r. A. Bacon
between here and Lordsburg, on the
line of the proposed new electric rail-
road, for $25,000 Mr.. Bacon taking in
Mr.. Wimberley's ranch on Mesa ave-
nue. at valuation of $4,000.
DR.. George W. Forester has sold his
40-acre alfalfa ranch southwest of here
to Chauncey Perrin for reported con-
sideration of $12,500 taking in part
payment a house and lot on East
Fourth street
Herbert Pierce has also sold his
eight-acre orange grove on East San
Bernardino avenue to M. Morgan of
Illinois for $4,000.
Pomona Items
Mr. and Mrs. Frank c. Eells enter
tanned pleasantly number of friends
Thursday evening at their home in the
Doolittle flats in honor of Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl H. Lorbeer.
Appropriate Christmas exercises were
held at all of the local kindergartens
Saturday forenoon. At the central
kindergarten Miss Barbara Greenwood,
assisted by Misses HUMPHREYS and
Dagget had charge of a program of
songs, recitations, marches and dances
that were participated in by all of the
tots Of the school A Christmas tree
concluded the festivities.
The local public schools closed Friday
night for the annual Christmas vaca-
ton after a successful first terms
work. The teachers will go next week
to Los Angeles to attend the annual
teachers institute.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
OCEAN PARK
PERFORMANCE OF JAPANESE
PLAY PROVES BIG SUCCESS

Home 4O1S.

OCEAN PARK, Dec. 20.-The Jap
anese play, "Urashimo," which was
presented at the Horseshoe Pier audi
forum Friday evening and Saturday
afternoon, brought out a large audi
ence at each performance, assuring a
good sum for the treasury of the East
ern Star, for whose benefit it was
staged.
The play was written by Mrs. w. H.
Anderson of this city w. H. Ander-
son, former city attorney, took the part
of "Ryo-gu-jo," the sleepy dragon king,
and made a decided hit in the part.
Turbese Lummis, daughter of Charles
F. Lummis of Los Angeles, played the
title role of "Urishimo," a Japanese
boy.
Cadets from the Harvard school and
children of Ocean Park made up the
remainder of the cast. The music was
furnished by Gregorys band.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
sEcEssloNIsTs CARRY THE
DAY IN RIVERSIDE ELECTION

RIVERSIDE, Dec. 20.-By a vote of
727 to 214 thirteen square miles were
excluded yesterday from the city limits
as the result of a special election held.
This cuts out eight square miles of
the shoestring stretch along Magnolia
avenue below Arlington and five square
miles in the southeastern part of the
city. The Olive Heights and Oak
Glenn subdivisions are included in the
landslide.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
John M. EarIes Dies

PASADENA. Dec. 20.-The funeral of
John NJ Earles a member of the Bell
fngham, Wash. lodge of Elks, will take
place at st. Andrews Roman Catholic
church tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock
burial to be made at Mountain View
cemetery. MIR. Earles came to Pasa-
dena three months ago with the inten-
ton of making 1t his home. He was a
native of Wisconsin and had retired
from the lumber business, having
amassed a fortune. He is survived by
his widow and eight children.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
RECEIVES SERIOUS INJURIES
BY HORSE FALLING ON HIM

PASADENA, Dec. 2O.-Samuel C.
Cogston of 21S Grove street. while rid
ing south on Fair Oaks avenue near
Hobart this afternoon checked his
horse suddenly. The animal reared and
fell with him on the asphalt. Mr..
Cogston sustained a fracture of the leg
and painful injuries to his arm and
head. He was treated at the police
emergency hospital.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
ORANGE SHIPMENTS PROVE
UNUSUALLY SATISFACTORY
Fruit More Highly CoIored Than Ex-
pected and Higher Prices Being
Offered Than for Earlier
Shipments

REDLANDS, Dec. 20.-Holiday ship
ments of oranges are proving more sat
isfactory than usual, the eastern deal
ers having sent in many flattering re-
ports. The fruit is more highly col
ored than was expected, and showed
up well on arrival causing dealers to
wire for more shipments. Not one car
has been turned down on its arrival,
and higher prices have been offered
than on the earlier shipments.
While no fruit has been found bear
ing any trace of frost, shipments will
be watched carefully. Last week they
amounted to twenty-eight cars, MAX
ing a total of 147 cars for the season..
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
cITYs PROPOSED CARE FOR
PARKINGs WORRIES OWNERS

PASADENA, Dec. 20.-Real estate
men of Pasadena are worried over the
proposed amendment to the charter
giving the city authority to clean up
the parkings of unimprovel land and
assess the cost of the improvement
against the property.
They claim if this provision is car
ried out in a thorough manner, the
cost to them will equal, if it does not
exceed, the taxes assessed on the land.
Some of the real estate men, who own
acres upon acres of lots in the newer
sections of the city. say it would take
the entire services of one man to take
care Of their individual holdings
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
WELL KNOWN SOCIETY WOMAN
HURT CRANKINe AUTOMOBILE

PASADENA, Dec. 2O.-Mrs. Paul s.
Homberger of $40 South Madison
street, who is the wife of the assistant
city attorney and well known in society
circles, met with a painful accident
this afternoon.
Mrs. Homberger was cranking her
automobile and lost control of the
handle, which reversed and broke her
arm.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
snesd vlolators Arrested

PASADENA, Dec. 20.-Patrolmen
Nichols and Slade made two arrests
today on East Colorado strete, John
Kirby of 1863 Grove street and H. K.
Bradley of 500 Lockhaven street. who
are charged with having driven their
automobiles at a pace in excess of the
legal limit of speed. They will be ar
raigned before Judge Mcdonald in the
4norning
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
TAFT'S SECRETARY COMES
ON FLYING VISIT TO CITY
William w. Carpenter Pays Several
Hurried Calls by Automobile and
Takes the Coast Train for
San Francisco

Los Angeles had the distinction Sat
urday of entertaining William w. Car
penter of Washington, d. c., private
secretary to President-elect William
H. Taft, but aside from a few friends
the innocent signature on the register
of the Angelus might as well have
been that of a more commonplace
wayfarer so far as causing any stir
was concerned.
Mr.. Carpenter quietly dropped into
the hotel, made few hurried calls in
an automobile and as quietly dropped
out again, taking the coast train to
San Francisco late Saturday after
noon Whom he called on and what
Significance these calls may have pos
Sessed no one seems to know. Mr.. Car
penter is somewhat below the average
stature, but full of energy and pos
sessing all the elements of a live wire.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
FLAMES ABANDONED BY BOYS
SPREAD TO DWELLING HOUSE

SANTA ANA, Dec. 2O.-Fire which started
Friday night from a camp fire left by boys
spread to a pile Of straw the home of
j. M Talcott on West Seventeenth street, and
had It not been for the promptness of the fire
department the dwelling and outbuildings
would have been destroyed. AS 1t was, the
property was seriously threatened. the city
water supply does not extend out that far,
and only the chemical engine and garden
hose were available with which to fight the
flames
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF NTEETTNG


The regular annual meeting of the stock
holders Of the Red Raven Gold Mining com
pany will be held at the Gondolfa hotel. al
the city of Yuma. Arizona, on the second
day of January. 1909. at the hour of 1880
o'clock p. m. of said day for the purpose
of electng a board of directors to serve for
the ensuing year and the transaction OF
such other business as may properly be
brought before the regular annual meeting
BY order Of the board of directors.
Dated December II, 1908.
CAL f. HUNTER,
12-21-25-31-3t Secretary.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
CROWDS VISIT BEACH AND
MANY Battle IN THE OCEAN

LONG BEACH, Dec. 20.-A large
crowd visited the beach today and the
Pike concessionaires did rather pros
porous business. A large number of
bathers were in the surf, both in the
morning and afternoon, among them
many fasteners who will mention the
fact to their eastern friends in their
Christmas letters.