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Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
LA WTON FOR
TRUSTEESHIP
PROMINENT POLITICIAN WILL
RUN AS INDEPENDENT
FIGURES AS BIG FACTOR IN FAC.
TIoNAL FIGHT
Other Well Known Business Men Also
May Seek Office as Candidates
Not Slated on Party
Tickets
Special to The Herald.

Special TO Ihe Herald.
OCEAN PARK, Feb. 14.-With two
tickets in the local sea of politics and
at least one other soon to be launched,
the race for the trusteeship of Ocean
Park promises to be a lively one, and
added interest now is given by the an
nouncement that Frank LaWton, at
present a member of the board and one
of the strongest of the local poll
ticians, will be an independent candi-
date to succeed himself at the eXpira-
ton of his term of office.
1t has been suggested that one of the
most effective ways of conducting the
approaching election will be by enter
ing the several best candidates as in
dependents. SO great is the factional
enmity between the Ocean Park voters
that no ticket which may be slated
will be generally looked upon as stand
ing for square deal.''
The Good Government leagues ticket
is regarded as being representative of
the Kinney interests by those who are
his opposers. On the other hand, the
Kinney factionists state that the ticket
soon to be slated by the second half
of the recently sundered Ocean Park
Independence club will stand primarily
for the north end interests and against
Kinney.
Efforts to effect a compromise ticket
which would be supported by both fac
tions have met with but small sue.
cess, although names of several of the
most prominent and fair minded men
of the city have been suggested for
nominees on such a ticket. Under the
circumstances a number of other citi-
zens are to be called upon to run for
Office on Independent tickets. Men, be-
side Frank Lawton, who have been
named in this connection are David
Evans, Charles Damerel and Marvin r.
King.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
AUToMoBlLIST CUTS
CORNER AND is FINED
Special /. The Herald.


PASADENA, Feb. 14.--By choosing
the first violator after receiving In
structions, Patrolman Hayes this
morning by chance pounced on ]. Daw-
son Thomson, wealthy mining man of
Orange Grove avenue, for violating the
ordinance which requires that drivers
Of vehicles must make a square turn
at the street intersections in the busi-
ness district instead of cutting the
corners.
Mr. Thomson accompanied the Of
ficer to the police station, pleaded
guilty before Judge Mcdonald and
paid a fine of 50. The ordinance was
passed by the council a month ago
with the idea of facilitating traffic at
the street corners. Patrolmen were in
structed to first instruct the public of
the new ruling and after this has gone
on for a month past the police chief
yesterday instructed his men to begin
making arrests of the violators.
Mr. Thomson was driving an electric
runabout, and in making his plea said
he was in hurry and did not think
about going on to the right before
making the turn.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
RICH WANTS TO BE RID
OF TITLE OF POSTMASTER
specia1 to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Feb. 14.-R. B. Rich Is
postmaster of Mt. Wilson when he does
not want to be. Last May he rendered
his resignation to the postoffice au-
thorities at Washington, and, although
nine months have elapsed no action
has been taken and the business of the
office is still conducted in Mr.. Rich's
name.
Last May when Messrs. Rich &
Beard sold their hotel on Mt. Wilson
to ]. III. Holmes and associates they
retired from the mountain, and Mr..
Rich then sent in his resignation as
postmaster During the summer when
cottages were being erected there Mr..
Holmes name was sent in as postmas-
ter to succeed Mr.. Rich, but 1t was
found that he could not be commits
s4oned by reason of his continuing his
residence in Pasadena.
Since then the office has been con-
Quoted by the hotel employees on the
mountain, although the Washington
officials still do business with Mr..
Rich's name. The latter has decided
to move to Imperial, and today he
called on Mr.. Holmes to assist in lhav-
ing his name taken from the roll of
government employees. Mr.. Holmes will
probably have Manager Fred Ross of
tine Mt Wilson hotel commissioned as
postmaster there.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
BABY CAMEL is BORN
AT THE VENICE MIDWAY
"Friday" Is the Name Bestowed Upon
Little Valentine by Managers
of the SeIIs-FIoto
Shows
sneclal 10 The Herald.

Special to The Herald
VENICE, Feb. -4.-The Sells-F9oto
circus owners were presented early this
morning with valentine, when mite
of a camel arrived in Venice and Joined
the already large aggregation of ami
mails which are in winter quarters
here.
The baby camel which was born early
this morning was the cetner of much
attraction to the residents and the
beach visitors who called at the Mid
way grounds to see the little animal.
The Jealous mother camel stood guard
and gave careful watch over the baby
camel, whom many of the visitors
sought to pet.
Under the guard of attendants, the
larger animal was permitted the range
of a considerable space of ground, and
she proceeded to drive away all COM
ers who were too persistent in atten-
ton to the baby camel.
Friday" is the name bestowed upon
the little animal, but it has been said
that the owners are considering chang
ing this Crusoe-like cognomen to
either valentine" or Venice" ;
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
MEMBERS OF BOARD
EXAMINE ASSESSMENTS
State Officials Visit Riverside County
Cities to Make nqulries--lnves-
tigate Public Service
Corporations

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 14.-Mem-
bers of the state board of equalization,
with State Controller Nye and Secre
tary Eby are in this and Riverside
counties this week delving into the as
sessments as made by the county and
city assessors.
On the county work they have found
everything in good shape, the work of
County Assessor Wilson the past year
in raising many pieces of property be-
ing commended. They are especially
looking into the assessment of orange
properties, the claim being made that
many properties are assessed for a mere
fraction of what they have been
valued at.
In Redlands they investigated this
feature especially. They are also in
vestigating the assessment of public
service corporations, including tele-
phone and telegraph companies, gas and
electric companies and steam and cleo
tric roads.
Today the officials are in Riverside.
where they will go through the same
procedure as here.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
Y. M. C. ATHLETES TO
MEET IN WRESTLING BOUTS
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Feb. 14.-Wrestling has
taken a firm hold among the athletes
who take part in the gym exercises at
the Y. M. C. A., with the result that
on next Tuesday night the first ,an-
nual wrestling bout for the local cham
pionship will take place, with gold
medal as the goal for first honors.
For the past three months a class of
built athletes have received in
structions in wrestling and it is the
desire of Physical Director Braden to
develop one or more mat artists capa-
BILE of taking part in the bouts for the
championship to be held probably in
Los Angeles in tho spring.
For this there are an even dozen
speedy youngsters who are built right
to do the Nelson act, and among those
who will contest against each other
Tuesday night are O'Neil Ridenour,
Jones, Williams, Waterhouse, Stock
man, Thiel, Eldredge and Hanlon.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
POPULAR COUPLE AT GREEN
GREEN SLIP AWAY AND MARRY
snecini to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
PASADENA, Feb. 4.-Surprising
their friends, Fred B. Ross and Miss E.
Blanch Welton of the Hotel Green
last evening went to Los Angeles and
were married by Dean wilkins at the
home of Miss Catherine Ross on Figue-
rora street, in the presence of Miss
Ross, Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Francis, Miss
Gilbert and Prof. o. S. Lowsey. The
BRIDES wedding gown was pale blue
silk.
MI and Mrs. Ross have a host of
friends among guests and employees of
the Green hotel, where they are now
stopping. Mr.. Ross has been connected
with that hostelry for the past four
years. Since last October he has been
manager of the cottages on Mt Will
son, which are the property of Man
ager Holmes of the Green. His bride
was born in Canada and her parents
reside in northern Maine.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
NEW FEATURE PLANNED
FOR CANAL DISTRICT
Special 20 Tine Herald.

Special 20 The Herald.
VENICE, Feb. 14.-Negotiations are
reported to be under way for the pur-
chase cf the Dallugge residence in the
canal district, the plan of the prospect
i've purchasers being to convert the
artistic bungalow into a novel cafe,
where visiting tourists will be catered
to.
The purpose of those who are plan
ming to buy the home is to refurnish 1t
for cafe use and to convey patrons back
and forth from Windward avenue to
the bungalow by means of gondolas.
The idea has appealed tc several cap
italists, and their belief is that the
quaint cafe as planned would become
not only popular locally, but the origin
ality of the conception would make the
little dining quarters famous as feat
ure of Venice.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
CONCERT is GIVEN BY
DONATELLPS ITALIAN. BAND
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Feb 14.-Signor
Nicola Donateili's band of thirty
pieces, including a number of the
members of Vessella's band, gave a
concert in the Auditorium last night
before an audience of nearly 5000 peo-
pie.
Donatelli desires to secure a contract
TO provide a band here permanently,
and, according to Councilman B. p.
Dayman, head of the amusements COM
mittee of the city council, he stands as
good a show as any of the numerous
applicants to secure it.
AT the time of the next tax levy a
tax of 2 or mills will probably be add
ed to pay for the support of munich
pal band. This assessment would raise
about $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
WORKHOUSE BIDS
BELOW ESTIMATE
Offers to Build the Stockade in Six
Six Weeks, One-HaIf of the
Time Allowed by the
City

That Los Angeles will get a work.
house for $4,000 less than the estimate
and in half the expected time is indi-
Gated by the lowest bid submitted yes
terday. 1t is up to the council COM
mittee now to make the award and go
ahead with construction. The plans
are all ready.
Bids were opened yesterday by the
board of public works for the construc-
ton of the new workhouse. Five ten
ders were made.
The lowest bid was that of the South
ern California Fireproof and Concrete
company. amounting to $19,51S, and the
bidder agrees to do the job in forty
five days.
Other bids were #. o. Engstrom, $780,
9S7; Alta Planning Mill company, $21,900;
John Nelson, $24,265, and Richard-Neu-
stadt Construction company, $24,951.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
REPORTED DONATION OF
$4,000 FOR THE HOSPITAL
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
PASADENA, Feb. IA report is
current that a well-known philan-
thropical woman has donated to the
trustees of the Pasadena hospital
$40, 900 with which to further enlarge
the hospital building on Congress
street and Fairmont avenue.
1t is said that plans will soon be
made for a wing to be built connecting
the present main building with the
medical pavilion which was built last
year through the financial assistance
of o. A. H. Sprague.
The Pasadena hospital is strictly a
charitable institution, and the board OF
directors is composed of well-known
business aud professional men. The
reported bequest of $4,000 is said to be
the gift of a woman who has done
much toward supporting other philan-
thropical institutions in this city.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
SIOUX CITY RESIDENTS
ENTERTAINED AT DINNER
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
OCEAN PARK, Feb. 14.-Mrs. H. A.
Perkins of Sioux City, Iowa, who is
passing her fifth winter in Ocean Park,
celebrated her birthday anniversary
Wednesday afternoon, when she enter
tanned about forty women, all of
whom are either residents of Sioux
City or formerly lived there.
The rooms were decorated with flags
and draperies of the national colors in
honor of the birthday anniversary of
Abraham Lincoln Following an en-
joyable dinner, which was served at
room, the latter hours were devoted to
card playing. Mrs. Perkins, whose
eighty sixth birthday the entertain
ment commemorated, is the sister-in-
law of Senator Perkins of California.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
WATER COMPANY APPEALS
FROM COURTS DECISION
Special to The Herald.

SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 14.-The
Cucamonga Water company has ap-
pealed to the supreme court from the de-
cision of the court of appeals reversing
Judge b. F. Bledsoe in the suit brought
against the company by Mrs. Millie J.
Carlson to recover damages against
the company for the death of her hus-
band, who was killed at the bottom of
one of the company's wells by bucket
falling upon him.
The testimony showed the apparatus
used for hauling buckets of dirt from
the we'll was faulty. The court of ap-
peals held that Judge Bledsoe should
have granted a non-suit, but permitted
the jury to pass upon The question of
the companys negligence.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
RETAINING WALL HALTS
HOPE STREET PAVING

City Engineer Homer Hamlin yester-
day returned petition from Wilmer
brothers to the board of public works
asking for the paving of the westerly
half of Hope street between Second
and Third.
Inasmuch as a "split- grade" and re-
tanning wall are factors to be consid-
cred in this improvement he recon-
mended that the paving be delayed un-
til the retaining wall Is completed.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
FREIGHT WRECK TIES
UP RAIL WAY TRAFFIC
LIMITED HELD FOR SEVERAL
HOURS
Broken Wheel Precipitates Six Loaded
Cars into the Ditch and
Upsets Train Sched-
uIes
SreciaI TO Tho Herald.

srecial to Tho Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO. Feb. 14.--The
main line of the Santa Fe between this
city and Barstow has been tied up all
day by a freight wreck nthe Cajon
grade just above Devore station.
A train in charge of Conductor Nc
Clellan and Engineer Foley was COM
ing down the mountain this morning
when a broken wheel precipitated six
loaded cars into the ditch, most of the
cars being badly smashed up.
Owing to the train running slowly at
the time the smashup was not worse.
Four of the cars were loaded with
steel rails, one with machinery and one
with fertilizer.
Two eastbound limited trains, one
Santa Fe and the other Salt Lake, and
one Santa Fe overland have been held
all day and did not get out until to-
night. The westbound limited on the
Santa Fe was held on the mountain
several hours this afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15

matrons were allowed to look on with
out masking. Fun reigned supreme un-
til time for unmasking, when the sup
per room was sought.
Mrs M. NJ. Parker, Mrs. l. j. Rey-
nolds and Mrs. w. d. stevens were the
speakers at the meeting of the
Women's Foreign Missionary society
yesterday. The subject was "Educa-
tlonal Mission"
A reception for fathers and mothers
of the children of the primary depart
ment of the First Presbyterian church
was held last night. Rev. T. Cumming
Beatty spoke on Sunday school work
Miss Louise Crawford gave several
readings, while Miss Alice Crawford
sang solos.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
MASQUERADE PARTY GIVEN
BY SKATING ENTHUSIAST
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
VENICE, Feb. 14.-The masquerade
skating party held at the Venice skat-
ing rink tonight in celebration of st.
Valentines day was largely attended
ly residents of the Santa Monica bay
district and also by many Los An
Felans. The costumes worn were rep
'esentative of greatly diversified char
dcters and much amusement was oc-
casioned by several of the most gro
Iesque.
Among the features was a mile race
between Vernon Austen, John Maxim
and Harry Brown. Fancy skating and
jumping on skates were done by George
jacques and Eddie Crico.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
j. H. McAffee Is Dead

Special TO TIC HtIuIu'
OCEAN PARK, Feb. 14.-News has
been received in Ocean Park of the
death of j. II. McAffee of Swift q Co.
of Chicago. Mrs McAffee and her two
daughters formerly lived in this city,
where Mr.. McAffee also visited.
Mrs. McAffee now lives in Long
Beach and one of her daughters lives in
Los Angeles. The younger daughter is
in Chicago.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
Celebrate Anniversary
Special to The Herald.

SANTA MONICA, Feb. 14-Police
Commissioner N. E. Folsom of Santa
Monica and his wife will celebrate their
flftieth wedding anniversary tomorrow
at their home, Fourth street and Ari-
zona avenue.
Fifty invitations have been issued for
the day, and the hours will be passed
in various amusements and pleasures
Mr., and Mrs. Folsom were married in
Attika, N. Y. February Is, 1858.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
Keeping Open House.

Everybody is welcome when we feel
good; and we feel that way only when
our digestive organs are working prop
erly. Dr. Kings New Life Pills regu-
late the action of stomach, liver and
bowels so perfectly one can't help feel
ing good when he uses these pills. 25c
at Dean Drug compery's store.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
LODGES TO COMPETE
FOR PRIZE BANNER
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 14.-Token
lodge No. 290 /. o. O. F., of this city
has received a challenge from Riverside
lodge for a competition for the prize
banner awarded Token lodge New
Years day in the competition on initia-
tory degree work between the lodges
Of Riverside and San Bernardino
county.
Under the rules Token lodge must de-
fend the banner within thirty days,
which 1t will do. Riverside was the
nearest competitor of Token lodge at
the recent competition, so the coming
contest is exciting great amount OF
interest
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
NEW BRANCH OF LEAGUE
TO BE ORGANIZED SOON
Special to The Herald.

RIVERSIDE, Feb. IA meeting in
the interest of the Lincoln-Roosevelt
league was held last evening at the
Y. M. G. A. hall and was addressed
by former Mayor w. r. Davis of Oak
land, Chester H. Rowell of the Fresno
Republican and State Controller A. b.
Nye.
A meeting will be held Thursday
evening to organize a branch here.
Rowell in his address indorsed the can
didacy of Taft for president
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
Board Given Permit

Special TO TIC IIeTHIU.
SANTA MONICA, Feb. 14.--Although
it is against the law to kill sea gulls,
the state authorities have given the
Santa Monica board of trade permis-
sion to kill four of these scavengers Of
the coast for purposes OF mounting.
The board also intends to obtain an
exhibit of fishes of the local bay and
will mount these for exhibition pur-
noses.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
viii Hold MEETING


OCEAN PARK, Feb 14.-The Ocean
meeting at the committee room of the
Decatur hotel Saturday night, February
Is. when the nominating committee will
be appointed and work toward stating
y ticket for the April election will be
placed under way.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
Temperance Meetings Successful

SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 14.--The
temperance meetings being held in this
city by Thomas C. Murphy, grandson
of Francis Murphy, are meeting with
great success. Large audiences are
present every night A large union
meeting of ali the churches viii be held
Sunday evening. The meetings will be
continued all of next week.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15

CINCINNATI, Feb 14.-It is raining.
Market is steady. One car on track. Flor
ida Brghts S1.7091.S5, Russets .SO42O0.
Arizona lemons, Desert brand, $3.50 to $2.40.
LEMONS
Greyhound. s. A. F. Ex.. San Dimas. $40
Duck S. A. Il. Ex, San Dimas. ....... 2.1O
Pittsburg Market
PITTSBURG, Feb. td.-Market is hrm.
1t is raining
Red C, Covina II. Ex., Covina .......$1.SO so
Red C, ii. Covina f. Bx, Covina. 1.9o
Pride of Cal, Riy. F. Elk, Riverside. l.9o
Whittier, S. T. f. Ex., Whittier. ....... 2.05
Camellla, Red. Nut Og. A............. 2'4O
Cactus, Highland F. g. A............ 2.l0
Quail, o. K. i. Ex.. ...... 2.2O
La Paloma, Riv. F. Ex. Riverside. 1.s5
Pico S. T. f. Ex., whittier. .......... 1.S0
Highlander, Highland T. c. A........ 2.25
LEMONS
Lemonade A. H. f. Ex.
AAAA, A. Keen & Son, S. D........... 1.7O
Philadelphia Market
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 14.-six navels'
one car of lemons sold Also one mixed.
Weather warm and muddy. Market strong
e. Nine Floridas sold. Market higher.
NAvELS
Pet, S. A. f. Ex., San Dimas. 2.22
Teal. Covina f. Ex., Covina. .......... Eli
Independent, Growers II. Co.......... 2.29
Orchid, Altland Fruit Co.............. 2.1O
Black Hawk, A. II. +. Elk, Prenda..... 2.22
Native Son, A. L. King. Ontario. ...... 2.37
Salt Lake, A. L. King, Ontario. ....-.. 2.26
Native Son, boxes. ................... 1'SO
SEEDLINGS
Mission Bells, A. B. Chapman .........$2.Oo
Mission Memories A B. Chapman. 2.03
BLOODS
Native Son, Us .....,................ ...Sl'S5
TANGERINEs
keystone. rs .....;................ ..$l.S5
Trail. S. T. F. Ex., La Manda. -S2. .
Our Beauty S. T. f. Ex., La Manda. 2'26
st. Louis Market
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 14.-It is raining Mar
ket firm on good stock. Nine cars sold
Ten on track. Floridas s2.05 to S225.
NAvELs
Royal. @. C. F. Elk, Corona ......-..s 20
Rivera, or, q. T. Il. Ex., Rivera 2.zO
Standard, S. T. F. Ex., Rivera. ........ zoo
Golden, Riv. F. Ex., Riverside. ..''.'.. go
Tiger, S. IS. F. Elk, Cotton. .......... 2.l6
Lochinvar r. H. F. Ex., Highland.... 2.3O
Golden Flower, Red Gold. Og. A....... 2.40
o. l. c., @. C. F. Elk, Corona. ....... 2'oo
Ibex, S. T. F. Ex., Riverside .......... 2.25
Golden Rule, Riv. F. Ex., Riverside. -. 2.25
Square, Riv. f. Ex., Riverside. .....-. zoo
Rancho, S. b. F. Ex., Cotton ......... 2.O5
Belt r. H. F. Ex., e. Highland. ....... 2.16
Golden Flower, Red Gold. og. A...... 2.25
LEMONS
Pico, s. T. FIT. Ex., whittier. .......... ESQ
whittier, S. T. Ft. Ex., whittier. 2.4O
Floral, Mandarines, 13s............... 1'lO
Boston Market
BOSTON, Feb. 14.-Eleven cars sold.
weather favorable Market unchanged.
Eighteen cars on track.
NAVELS
Gold Buckle, r. H. Ft. Ex., e. High. ". 40
Cosmos s n. Ft. Ex., Yerkes NM. 2.20
u ad shield A. G. O. Ft Ex Azusa -. ESQ
pine Cone. s II. Ft Ex, Highlands. 2.50
signal. Stewart Ft Co............. 2.15
cai Reautv :? 200
Native sutherland Ft. Co..,....... 1.S0
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
DEALER DENIES HE
DEFRAUDED WOMAN
speciaI to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Feb. 14.-John H.
Belts, charged by Mrs Angie Becker of
Eldorado, Kas,, with having swindled
her out of $4,000, said today he was
guiltless of wrong doing and that Mrs.
Becker had no grounds for her case.
He stated that she sent him money to
purchase lots for her, that the property
did not increase in value as she ex-
rected, and thai she therefore accused
him of defrauding her.
Justice Selph yesterday set Belts ex-
animation for February "a.
In the construction o. the Virginia
hotel Contractor f. L. Spaulding has
used 3073 carloads of materials all of
which were delivered over the Salt Lake
railroad.
This did not include the shipments of
furnishings, kitchen and dining room
ware, and machinery, which required a
host of cars.
The Long Beach and Pasadena high
school baseball teams will play or
the local grounds at 2:30 o'clock to-
morrow afternoon.