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Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-22
HOSE AGAIN APPLIED
TO CITY HALL PIGEONS
Mayor Continues Campaign Against
Feathery Denizens of corri-
dors-Many Birds
Killed

PHILADELPHIA July 21.-War has
again been declared by Mayor Reyburn
against the city hall pigeons-the
feathery variety which make their
nests in the north and the east corri-
doris.
Acting under orders from Chief Els
enhower of the bureau of city property,
SUPERINTENDENT of City Hall Sparks set
a force of men at work yesterday morn
ing before daylight with fire hose, and
the birds hustled" from their nests.
Those of the birds and their young not
killed by the force of the water were
driven out of the corridors.
After the caves had been washed
down and the debris of the nests and
the bodies of the young birds had been
gathered and put into refuse barrel,
the workmen began the erection of a
wire screen from the keystone of the
east front corridor. This screen will
extend downward a distance of about
twenty feet, and it is the belief of the
ejtv property officials that it will result
in keeping the birds on the outside.
A number of the birds flew UT
against the screen Yesterday afternoon
apparently falling to see that 1t was q
"blind'' to block their passage to the
accustomed roosting places.
shortly after Mayor Reyburn went
into office in April, 1907, he issued his
first edict against the BIRDS but lib
erai applications of the fire hose treat
ment failed to permanently dislodgt
them.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-22

Sothern about seven or eight years
ago but the couple separated few
years later. Both Mr.. Sothern and
Miss Harmed have been seen in Los
Angeles theaters, though not during
the past season.
A few months ago it was announced
that Virginia Harmed would play Kate
shannon" Mrs. Gertrude Andrews
drama, which had its first production
on any stage at the Auditorium theater
several months ago, with Florence
Stone in the leading role. Miss Harmed
promised to give the play an early
presentation in the east, but for some
reason or other the project was post
poned and it is now said that she will
use the play next fall.
Within the past two or three years
Miss Harmed has been known as
woman who is exceedingly difficult to
manage ard this reputation has oper-
ated against her professional alvance-
ment. Friends of Mr.. Sothern declare
he was in no way responsible for the
estrangement. 1t is probable that the
divorce has been asked on the grounds
of technical desertion and, perhaps,
failure to provide. Mr.. Sothern is not
expected to defend a suit advancing
only such allegations.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-22

Entrance of women into the good
roads campaign has given some pictur-
esaue features to the work
Hundreds of club members and 9TH
ers have agreed to call up at least
five friends daily, urging that imme-
date work be done for the good roads
and that a full vote be insisted on
Where telephoning cannot be done post
cards are used. These patriotic wom-
en- are sending out hundreds of let
tiers also.
The campaign committee needs
funds in order TO get out literature
and asks that checks be sent to head
quarters at the Chamber of Commerce
building. The money is needed for
literature running expenses and to get
voters to the polls-nothing else.
Slips have been prepared which
all firms and corporations are
to be asked to insert in the pay
envelopes that employees may be ad-
vised of the good roads movement.
These will be supplied free by the CAM
paign committee, whose members ask
that all desiring them, or who VIII
use them, notify headquarters, and the
slips will be sent Immediately.
New Buttons Popular
New golden yellow buttons are in
great demand; these may be had at
headquarters.
A splendid meeting was held in Bur-
bank Monday night; many farmers
came miles to hear talks and pass reso-
lutions. More meetings in San Fer
nando valley will be held in the next
ten days. A meeting is called at the
Palms school house for Wednesday
night.
Blanchard hall has been placed at
tie disposal of the women, who will
hold a mass meeting there. Mrs. Will
loughby Rodman will call this, and set
the date and program.
Auto and motorcycle men are spread
ing good roads doctrines assiduously,
and with good results. They are ar
ranging for the use of machines on
election day to get out the vote.
At Downey a big meeting was held
last night, Oscar Lawler, Ray L. Cheese
bro and A. E. Loder being the speak
erS
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-22
TAFT OFFERED ELEPHANT
AS PRESENT, BUT DECLINES

+ HOT SPRINGS, July 21.-Mr. !
!. Taft today declined an elephant
j. offered by w. w. Powers of Rhode J
J. Island. The offer, which came as :.
1. a telegram, was as follows:
!. Riverside, r. l., July Fl. !
:. Hon w. H. Taft, Hot Springs, !
!. Va:
!. would you accept free one of !
!. Powers hippodrome elephants as J
10 the Republican emblem and mas
!. cot in fall campaign? You may J
\ remember seeing them at Cum !
4. berland, Md. Please wire reply !
!. (my expense) to me, Providence, }
i. r. l., care Crescent Park. !
< (Signed) wv. w. POWERS" J
4 The answer to this was: !
:. Il am very much obliged to you !
l. for your generous offer, but l am y
4 afraid your elephant, were I to !
\ keep it, would be an elephant in :
i deed. You are very much better !
i able to take care of him than l, !
!. and I hope wherever he is he will !
!. constitute a mascot both for you !
!. and for me. :
i (signed) "W. H. TAFT" !
i + j. i !. + + J. 4 !. = !. !
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-22
GOV. W. [. DOUGLAS IN
LEAD FOR CHAIRMAN
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
FAIRVIEW, Lincoln, Neb., July IL
1t now seems almost certain that the
new chairman of the Democratic ma
tional committee will be former Gov
ernor William l.. Douglas of Massa-
chusetts.
His appointment as national chair
man, it is stated, would meet the re-
quirements which it is desired the ma
tional chairman shall possess.
He is a man of large means and
political experience; is popular with
the labor class and his attitude on the
tariff question completely meets the
Democratic idea.
When asked tonight for a conf1rma-
ton of the report Mr.. Bryan said he
could not discuss the matter until after
the meeting of the subcommittee of
the national committee in Chicago on
Saturday.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-22
NATIVE SONS GIVE HEARTY
ENDORSEMENT TO ELECTION

At it's meeting Monday night Los
Angeles parlor, Native Sons of the
Golden West, passed resolutions in
dorsing the movement for good roads
for which a bond election will be held
July 80. Following are the resolutions:
Whereas, The order of Native Sons
of the Golden West has for one of its
principal objects the upbuilding of the
state of California;; and
whereas. One of the important pur-
poses of the order is to assist in all
public improvements and
Whereas, The Native Sons of Los
Angeles are and always have been act
i've in their support of every movement
for the betterment of conditions of this
community and the whole state: there
fore. be 1t
'Resolved. That Los Angeles parlor,
No. As, N. S. G. W., heartily indorses
the proposed bond issue for the build
ing Of public highways in Los Angeles
county, and also that 1t asks the sup
port of all members of the parlor for
this purpose; be 1t further
"ResolVed, That the secretary send,
under seal of this parloF. a copy Of
these resolutions to all the paFloFs Of
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-22
DOCTORS LIFE CRUSHED
OUT UNDER AUTOMOBILE

PITTSBURG, July 2t-Dr. E. B
McGraw, a well known physician, was
instantly killed and Andrew S. Nc
Swigan, manager of Duquesne Garden
and the Traction company parks Of the
city, was severely shocked and slight
ly injured early today in an automobile
accident.
The two men were driving from New
Kensington to the city in the doctor s
runabout. At a sharp turn in the road
at Springdale, a suburb, the steering
mechanism broke and the car dashed
over an embankment, turning turtle
The doctor was caught under the ma
chine and his life crushed out.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-22
SUGGESTS HIGHWAY AS
LINCOLN MEMORIAL

WASHINGTON, July 21.-A magnifi-
cent highway, extending from this city
to Gettysburg, Pa, a distance of sew
enty-two miles, as a national me-
mortal to Abraham Lincoln, is the
recommendation made by James T.
McCleary, second assistant postmaster
general, to the Abraham Lincoln me-
mortal commission.
In 1905 Mr.. McCleary was sent 70
Europe to study the great national
memorials of the different countries.
arches, shafts, memorial bridges, build
ings and statues, and his recommendoia-
ton is the result of these studies. The
Abraham Lincoln memorial commas
sion was appointed by congress- ana
an appropriation of $25,OoO was pro-
Vided for it's work.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-22
MEET WITH AUTO ACCIDENT
AT CASITAR PASS, MEXICO

SAN FRANCISCO, July 21.-A tele.
gram received here today by friends OF
Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson says that
Mrs. Stevenson, her daughter, Mrs.
Isabel Strong, and her son, Lloyd Os-
borne, met with an automobile accident
in Mexico a few days ago. None was
seriously injured.
The party was journeying to Sausal,
Mexico, and when descending a steep
grade in the Casitar pass the weel OF
the car struck a projecting tree stump
and was crushed. Mrs. Stevenson and
Mrs. Strong were thrown from the
tonneau by the shock and severely
bruised,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-22
ABE RUFF FILES THREE
ADDITIONAL AFFIDAVITS

SAN FRANCISCO, July 21.-The bat
tie of the affidavit was renewed today
when three affidavits were filed by
Abraham Ruef to support a motion
that his council will make tomorrow to
have at his trial as one of the many
charges of bribery against him trans
ferred to another court than that of
Judge Lawlor.
Ruef's defense will include the famous
immunity contract in which Judge
Lawior is involved, and further that
Judge Lawlor Is biased and prejudiced
against the defendant.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-22
19-MONTHS-0LD GIRL
CUT FOR APPENDICITIS

WEST CHESTER, Pa, July H.-At
tbs age OF is months, little Miss Muz-
antee of this town has been initiated
into the appendicitis club.
The fashionable disease came TO ner
even earlier than her age would lndl-
cate, for when the doctors performed
the operation at the Chester county
hospital they found that it had been
at work for months, having produced
state of peritonitis.
Despite the advanced stage OF the
case and the extreme youth of the pa
tient, the surgeons believe the little
daughter of Anthony Muzantee Will re-
cover.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-22
WOMEN AID WITH
PHONE AND CARD
ENTHUSE OVER GOOD ROADS
BOND ELECTION
NEW WAR SONG TO BE HEARD
AT SOLDIERS HOME
Realty and Automobile Men Doing
Active Campaigning for the
Special Election on
July 80
WANT GOOD ROADS
CAMPAIGN WORKERS

1t is imperative that the various pre-
cincts in Los Angeles for the BOND eiec-
tion be canvassed and covered by yOiun-
tarv workers, that the vote may be
brought out.
The campaign committee believes there
are many in the city who will heed ITS
call for help. -,
Let all those who are interested In this
movement for good roads call mmedi-
ateIv at campaign headquarters, Cham
her of Commerce, list their names, get
literature and be assigned to their pre-
cinct and work.
This does not mean large amount OF
time, but It does require interest, en-
thusiasm and faith in the cause anu
familiarity with tho situation.
Come out and help!
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-22
VAN RENSSELAER, LEAVES
JAIL TO ENTER HOSPITAL

NEW YORK. July 21.-After spend
ing a night in the Tombs John A. Van
Rensselaer,, son of Mrs. John King
Van Rensselaer,, was taken before
Magistrate Corrigan on the charge of
threatening to do his mother bodily
harm unless she gave him $4,000.
A. Russell Peabody, who represented
Van Rensselaer, at the hearing, said
he did not believe this would be a
question of bail but one of medical
observation.
Van Rensselaer, was committed to
the psyehopathic ward at Bellevue
hospital for observation.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-22

BY Associated Press
DEMO, New, July 21.-Virginia
II, Harmed, actress, and wife of Ed
~ ward H. Sothern. the actor, this
morning filed suit for divorce in the
district court in this city. The COM
plant is a sealed document and moth
ing can be learned of the nature OF
the charges. made. Cheney, Massey IL
Price, Mrs. Sothern's lawyers, refuse
to talk of the case. Mrs. Sothern
could not be located for an interview.
Mrs. Sothern. who has been here Tor
some time past. adroitly parted all
questions in reference to the suit. Inc
fact that Mrs Sothern has been
resident of Nevada for six months mas
been entirely overlooked until the MI
ing of divorce papers today.
Whether Mr.. Sothern will contest tne
divorce is not known, but 1t is sup
posed a satisfactory agreement was
reached between them and Mr.. Soth-
ern will not put in an appearance when
the case is finally called for trial.
Virginia Harmed is the original
"Trilhy' in this country, and until
within the past year or two has heio
a prominent position upon the Amerl-
can stage. She was married 70 Z: u:
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-22
MILLIONAIRE SOCIALIST
OUT FOR ASSEMBL YMAN

NEW YORK, July 21.--James G.
Phelps Stokes, the millionaire Socialist.
will run for the assembly in the Eighth
district, which takes in part of the
lower East side.
IT is announced Mrs. Stokes will take
the stump for her husband in the COM
ing fight.
This district is considered one of the
strongest fields of Socialism In the city
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-22
LEGAL NOTICES
Notice Of Assessment

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Esperanza Petroleum Company. q corporation.
Location OF principal place OF business, Los
AnReles California Location OF works and
plant IN Sections 80 and 81, Township 81 South,
Range 1s East. San Luis opispo County, stats
Notice is hereby given that at Regular
Meeting Of the Board Of Directors, held ON tho
14th day Of July, A. D. 1908, an assessment OF
four cents per share, or per cent on each s1.0O
Was levied upon the subscribed capital stock
Of the corporation. payable Immediately. IN
lawful money OF the United States. to ths
secretarv Of said corporation at its office, room
42S. T. W. Hellman building No. al South
Main street, in the City of Los Angeles, State
Of California.
remain unpaid on the oath day of August, 1908,
will be delinquent and advertised for sale al
public auction, and unless payment is made
before. will be sold on Tuesday, September
18th. 1905 to pay the delinquent assessment, TO-.
gether with cost of advertising and expense
OF sale.
BY order Of the Board of Directors.
Dated July t4th, 1908,
OSCAR WERNER, Secretary
office, room ga, 1. W. Hellman building No.
ali South Main street, Los Angeles Cal.
T-15-Wed-4t
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-22
BLUE AND GRAY TO HOLD
BIG CELEBRATION IN 1915

CINCINNATI, July 21.-A movement
to celebrate the semi-centennial of
peace between the north and south by
holding in 1915 a great southern expo
sition in Cincinnati, and dedicating a
southern peace monument in this city,
was launched at a special meeting of
the chamber of commerce this after
noon.
The proposition was given enthusi-
astic approval.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-22
EXPLOSION REPORTED TO
HAVE CAUSED MANY DEATHS

YSOVO, European Russia, July 21.--
An EXPEDITION occurred this evening in
the AleksievslSy mines, but the extent
of the accident is not yet known. 1t
is rumored, however, that there has
been a heavy loss of life, Dragons
have been dispatched to the scene.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-22
NEVADA BANDITS
MAKE BIG HAUL
ROB LIKELY AND ALTURAS
STAGE
JOB is NEATLY DONE BY TWO
MASKED MEN
WeIIs-Fargo Messenger Compelled to
Deliver Strong Box Said to
Contain Large Sum
In Gold


BY Associated Press.
RENO, New, July 21.-News reached
the Journal tonight from Likely New
that the Likely and Alturas stage was
held up last night by two masked men
who were heavily armed. They COM
PEELED the Wells-Fargo messenger to
throw down the box containing. 1t is
believed, a large sum in gold for the
payroll at Alturas. The passengers
were not molested.
No description of the bandits could
be given, as it was dark and after
securing the box the bandits skunk into
the woods.
The sheriff OF Alturas and posse
nave started in pursuit.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-22
COTTAGE is DESTROYED BY
EXPLOSION OF A LAMP

A one-story frame cottage at S22 AL
pine street, occupied by William Cas-
lar, tailor, and owned by Mrs. Mary
Cosgrove, was destroyed by fire last
lamp which exploded during the alb
sence of the family. The loss on the
building and contents is estimated at
$1,000. with insurance of $500.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-22
RUMOR OF PLOT TO KILL
KING RESULTS IN ARRESTS

BRUSSELS, July 21.-The Journal
states that the Belgian authorities are
greatly alarmed over a fulnor of the
plot TO assassinate King Leopold. Sew
-~rnl snaxehists have been arrested.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-22
HoaIs bic Causes Death

KANSAS CITY, July 21.-Jas. McMa-
han, a well known criminal detective
and for many years proprietor of a
private detective agency in this city,
died yesterday of tetanus, the result OF
being bitten by a hog on his farm.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-22
Peace Advocate Dead

LONDON, July 21.-Sir William
Randall Cremer, the famous peace adj
vocate, died this morning. aged 10
years.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-22
Mexican killed bv car

FRESNO, July 21.-Frank Martin, a
Mexican mixer employed at Sanger.
died this mornig as the result of being
freiglt car.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-22
Fierce Fighting Reported

ST. PETERSBURG, July Alt is
reported here that fierce lighting oc-
Cured at Tabriz yesterday, 200 being
killed or wounded.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-22

At no time of the year is the plain
walking skirt more indispensable tnan
during the summer, when washable
skirts are an absolute necessity. The
circular model sketched is an extreme
ly practical one. which will infalliDiy
commend itself to the woman VINO
regulates her attire in accordance with
the exigencies of the season. 1t may
be made in one or two pieces. the two-
piece model having a seam at the cen
ter-front as well as at the center-baek.
AS illustrated the skirt is cut in round
length, though the pattern provides Tor
a medium sweep If preferred; and IL IL
SO ingeniously shaped that 1t fits snug
ly about the hips while f1aring at
tractively at the hem. The back may
be arranged either in an inverted pleat
or in habit style. Linen, pongee OF
any of the fashionable sktrtfngs are
suitable for development, the medium
size requiring Az yards "A inches wide.
6155--7 sizes, 20 to 81 inches waist
The price of this pattern is 10 cents.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-22

MY WIFE,. MARY JACKSON CULBERrsoN,
left my bed and board without just cause OF
provocaton. All persons are warned not 10
credit her for goods or cash on my account,
STEPHEN r. CULBERTsON.
Les Angeles Co., CAL, July IS. 1893.
J-iB-1i
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-18
SECRETARY WILSON

ilever man was built to it the job be holds tha, man is James Wilson, sec retary of agriculture. It is asserted that he is about 10 resign. The same thing has been said many times before and denied by Wilson. We may be wise to wait a while aud see if this Is DO, also deuied-although untrue tales have before now gone forth and re- maiued uudenIed despite their uncruth. This much is true that Nr. Wilson has heretofore been as well pleased with his job as his job is pleased with him. So long as these conditions exist it is not likely there will be a seperation. At any rate the coun,ry has had the benefit Of we'll directed services that amount aJmOs, 10 genius, for eleven years, such as will set high pace for succeeding secretaries of agriculture.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-18
UNDERGRADUATES

Under the caption "GOvernOr-Lob- byist," the Tanaua Miner has this:
 lin the press dispatches received to- day, we are informed that Governor Hogga,t is in Washington, actively lobbying for the special interests he represents ln Alaska against the Gale bll providing for a territorial form of government by legislative assembly.
 "Tbs governor Is paid by the United States government for administering the affairs of Alaska at it's capital, Juneau, aud is at this minute drawing down salary for the performance of su.h duties. Instead Of being in Ju- ueau. where be belongs, the affairs of the territory are being administered by the secretary of the territory, and the governor is busy misrepresenting the people of the territory at the national capital, and drawing down an official salary for 50 doing.
 And then wutord wonders why he is unpopular in the territory and why bis administration of the peoples affairs does not meet with the approval Of g vas, majority Of it's residents. Per haps his perutcious activity st Wash ingtou at this time has something to do with iJ."
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-18
Don't be bashful Get the Bull Dog | cigar at Tony Dotero's. I'm
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PATENT
U. s. Land omcc. Juneau. Alaska.

MATCH H. lsNcs NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. that Mrs Paul kablcr. a resident Ot Juneau, AlaSkh, The legal assignee of NattlC R. StarbOard. ben eRciary under section 2D6. Revised Statutes Of The United States, granting additional lands tn -OlllprS and sailors who served in the army pr navy during the war of the re- bglIiOn. h1s applied Co enter the lands em- braccd In q. =. survey No. go. more partiCu- larly described as follows:
 BegInnlus at Cor No. |. north Of Halnes Mission on the west side of ChllkOOt Inlet, stone marked S-6QO-COF | whence U. :. l.. NJ. No g bears =. l3 deg. Sg min. W. 3ll9 chains distant: thence w. 70 chains to Cor. NO.2 . . stone marked S-G9O-COr.-2; thence North 10 chains Co Cor. No. 8, Q stone marked S-teO- Cor 8; thence East 70 chainS 70 Cor. No. (. stone marked = 69O-COr. (; thence South 10 chains Co Cor. No. |, the place of beginning. Magnetic variation at all corners 30 deg, Ui min. East,
 y,CrfI1n of the above described tract are re- Gnirrd tO file with the Register and Receiver Sf Inc United states Land Office, at Juneau. GI,..o- their adverse claim thereto. under oath. during the period of publication. or oTit,TIi, fGirf- days thereafter, or they win be Csrrpd hy the provisions of the statute.
 JOHN W. DUDLEY,
 Register. TT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the fore .,,i,,,. notice be published for the statutory SS,S,riSi in the SlSagway Alaskan. a daily news 4SSrsSr printed at SEagway. Alaska. RsS0 JOHN W. DUDLEY,
 Register.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-18

Best meals in Whltehorso at Royal Cafe. If
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-18
IN 4 TIDEHAY

Iu the clutch of tide that my course compels, A merciless tide that obs and swells To suns and moons do not control And because I cannot would wreck my
 soul. The stOrm-tossed joy Of turbulent
 tide Aud only one star through the nigh, to
 guide h a eockleshell on its crest aaoat, Still trim the sails of my tiny boat, And strive to steer by that star re-
 mote For the tide that threatens and shwarc ',
 Iknow, Is itself controlled in it's ebb aud flow; And what am I, speck on the main, oi the stars that sway the sea to com.
 plain? t 1t be in the plan that sink st sea, Let me sink as I sail, with pennon
 free; If land make as a sailor should, It is not am great, but that One is
 good; But happen what may, let the log book
 tell That did my best with my cockIeshell,
 New York Sun.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-18

Meredith Nicholson, the author of "The House of a Thousand Candles" Is announced as candidate for state senator in Indiana. Like Booth Tark- ington. Winston Churchill and Owen Wister, Mir. Nicholson has political as plrations. Be is and out-and-out Dem Ocrat and 8 Bryan mon.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-18

The result of the observation taken at Moore wharf at midnight, May IT 1908, is as follows Temperature time observat'n..s 50 above Max. temp. preceding 24 hOurs,,79 above Min {" ..44 above Mean ..62 above
 Barometer 26.62
 Clear and calm.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-18
Eirht Mandolins in One

At the Mascot there Is the most WOE derful musical instrument ever brought to Skagway. IL has, a quality of eigh- Mapdolins in one with Piano accom- paniment. There IS a string of eight new airs. It makes 8 full evenings entertainment.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-18
"PREHIUR' BRAND BUTTER

By for the best butter we have ever had and it is gaining favor with our patrons every day. Try pound brick,
 Frye & Bruhn Co.