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Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
MEN DARED DEATH AT
END OF ROTTEN ROPE
Evidence Shows Incredible Careless
ness of TWO Masons Killed by
18o-Foot Fall In Alta
dena Well
spscial to The Herald.


PASADENA, July 14.-Remarkable
evidence of carelessness on the part
of Rudolph Babboni and Charles A.
Ridenour. the two men killed by fall
ing down a well in Altadena yesterday,
was brought out at the inquest this
afternoon.
It was testified that the men used
a piece of two-inch manila rope two
years old and so rotten that it came
to pieces when picked with the finger
nails, to lengthen the rope on which
they were being lowered into the We'll.
J.. B. Alpi superintendent of the
plant, testified that he had told the
men two weeks ago not on any &C
count to use that piece of rope.
L. r. Quigley, who lowered the men,
stated that when they proposed to use
that rope yesterday morning he pro-
tested against it, and told them it was
unsafe. They laughed at his fears.
Before they had been lowered fifteen
feet the rope, on which the strain was
about 400 pounds broke, precipitating
them $50 feet to the bottom.
It was difficult to explain how these
two old miners could have been so
careless. The hosting engine of the
company worked rather unsteadily,
ana they did not like 1t. They pre-
ferred to be lowered by hand and
seem to have been utterly reckless in
picking up an old piece OF rotten rope
to splice the one in use.
After the coroner's jury. composed
Of j. C. Bogardus, George Monfort. w.
r. Lewis, J. M. Stone. M. A. Cantrell
and J. =. Lee. had been taken by
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
VENICE WOMEN ENTERTAIN
cHAUTAUQUA PARTICIPANTS

VENICE, July IA number of
pleasant luncheons were the order for
Tuesday. Mrs. Egelhoff- Rundel enter
tanned the board of directors of the
Southern California Federation of Wo-
mems clubs at a formal luncheon at
her new home on the canals. Covers
were laid for twenty guests.
Mrs. j. Wickizer informally enter
tanned some of the speakers and Off
GERS of the women's congress at her
home on the Aldeberean canal.
Mrs. Abbot Kinney entertained Nine.
Severance and number Of ladies and
members of the various women's clubs
repr esented at the Chautauqua.
The private banquet room on the
upper decks of the ship hotel, where
the function was held, was very taste
fully decorated. Covers were laid for
eleven guests.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
LONG BEACH CHAUTAUQUA
HAS CONCERT AND LECTURE

Special to The Herald
LONG BEACH, July 14.-Tonight the
Orpheus club of Los Angeles, assisted
by Wenzel Kopta, Bohemian violinist.
gave the first concert of the Chautau-
qua course. The program was well re-
celved by a large and representative
audience. This afternoon DR.. James
H. McLaren gave his lecture on "The
Philosophy of Humor." In the course
of his lecture he explained the differ
ence between wit and humor, gave
illustrations of the humor of various
nationalities and touched on authors
whose works are rich in humor.
Tomorrow afternoon and evening
Francis ]. Heney will lecture. The
Philomel quartet of Los Angeles is
furnishing the preludes for this week.
The cookery and health schools are well
attended.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
SAN BERNARpINo BRIEFS


SAN BERNARDINO, July IA
shake up has occurred in the office OF
the city engineer. w. L. Brown, who
has been assistant in the office. has
been succeeded by E. H. Kellogg, re-
Gently with the Arrowhead Reservoir
and Power company who will have
direct charge of the street work under
the bond issue. Two other additions
will also be made to the office.
Work has been commenced on the
razing of the old one-story Katz block
at Third and e streets. In its place
win be erected a handsome business
block, 1t having been in contemplation
for some time.
The Santa Fe has asked for re-
bate from the city water department
for water alleged to have been used
by city sprinkling carts from hydranG
which 1t has been fonud to be connect
ed up with the Santa Fe meter The
practice has continued for two years,
and how to arrive at the Santa Fe's
loss is a hard problem.
The Fraternal brotherhood Of this
section will picnic at Urbita springs
tomorrow. A program of>sports, music
and other features, including basket
dinner at noon beneath the spreading
trees, will make up the day.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
MAY AMEND FRANCHISE TO
GRANT HUNTINGT0N'S WISH
Special to The Herald.

cpeclal TO Inc
PASADENA, July 14.-Henry E
Huntington stated this morning to q
representative of the Lincoln Avenue
Improvement association that he would
make a report on the subject of the
proposed car line in that district with
in ten days
The only route considered, he said
was that north on Lincoln avenue from
Colorado street to Montana street.
In case he could secure a forty-yes1
franchise, Mr. Huntington said he
would not ask property owners to put
up any bonus. But if he was limited
to a twenty-year franchise, as the city
charter now provides, he would require
the bonus. 1t is understood the amount
necessary will be over $4,000.
The association will ask that the city
charter be amended so the franchise OF
forty years may be granted. Mayor
Farley also favors this step.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
NEW |. O. O. +. HOME
OPENS AT REDLANDS
Many Prominent Men Participate in
Ceremonies-$75,oo 900 Invested
in INSTRUMENTATION
and Banquet
special. to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
REDLANDS, July 14.-With i'm
pressive ceremonies and in the pres
ence of several hundred members of
the order the new home of the Odd
Fellows today was dedicated by the
officers of the grand lodge, the dedi-
catory ceremonies occupying all the
afternoon.
Among the grand lodge officers TAX
ing part in the ceremonies were Grand
Master John E. Raker. Grand Warden
T. w. Duckworth of San Bernardino,
Grand Secretary Richardson of San
Francisco and Past Grand Master w.
w. Phelps of Riverside.
This evening the initiatory degree
was conferred on class of candidates
by the crack degree team of Token
lodge No. 290 of San Bernardino, fol-
lowed by banquet.
Addresses were made by Judge
Ral1er Mr.. Richardson and others of
the visiting grand lodge officers. The
Odd Fellows have an investment of
about $4,000 in their new lodge home.
The petition of the Knights Templar
of this city for permission from st.
Bernard commandery of San Bernar-
dino for the organization of a new
commandery in this city has been
granted and steps will be taken in
that direction in the near future.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
300 DEMOCRATS TO
BE AT RATIFICATION
PASADENA WILL SEND A BIG
DELEGATION HERE
Members Enthusiastic to Start Cam.
paign Right-organlzation Crow
Ing Rapidly - Will Enlist
Voters Enthusiastically

Special to The Herald
PASADENA, July 1.-THE Demo-
cratic league of this city will be rep
resented at the ratification meeting in
Los Angeles Saturday night three hum
dred strong, according to plans laid at
the meeting last night.
The members were enthusiastic over
the proposition to start the campaign
property, and each appointed himself
a committee of one to enlist all the
voters he knew.
Twenty-six new members were added
to the organization, although active
canvassing has not yet been COM
menced.
On account of the necessary absence
of President Grimes the appointment
of precinct committeeman was held
over until next week. At that time
these officials will be named, and eacB
will at once begin to get in touch with
the voters of his precinct.
Charles Grimes, president of the club
and state central committeeman for
this district, will be here for the next
meeting, to be held Monday night
July 20, in the leagues ROOM 206 Sla-
vim building.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
SUPERVISORS REFLECT
HOSPITAL SUPERINTENDENT

Special TO The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, July lathe
county supervisors have shown their
faith in DR.. ID. C. Strong, superinten-
dent of the county hospital, by re-
electing him for another year at an
increased salary, his remuneration now
being fixed at $500.
He has been appointed as county
health officer also, and for this will
receive $500 a year. The total increase
in salary is $500 year.
While the recent squabble between
the city and county health officers did
not come UP for discussion the action
of the supervisors is an indication of
the feeling on the part of the super
visors, that DR.. Strong pursued the
proper course.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
ELECTED SECRETARY OF
RAILWAY COMMISSION

SAN BERNARDINO, July 14.--Wal-
ter d. Wagner of this city today was
elected secretary of the state board of
railway commissioners at San Fran
cisco to succeed Judson c. Brusie, de-
ceased. He is serving his third term
as county auditor here, is grand chan
cellor OF the Knights of Pythias of the
state, and past grand president of the
Native Sons Of the Golden West.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
SAN PEDRO AMUSEMENT CO.
PLANS FINE BALL GROUNDS
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
SAN PEDRO, July 1.-THE new Har-
Dor City Amusement association held
its first meeting this evening. Officers
were elected and arrangements COM
pleted for perfecting one of the best
equipped baseball and amusement parks
among the beach towns.
Property for the new park has already
been secured on the bluff tract 'front.'
ing on West Seventh street.
A granstand costing $1,000 will be
erected Immediately. The company
will then be in position to present the
already famous San Pedro ball team,
wild west shows and other amuse-
ments.
H. w. Newton, secretary of the Lum-
Der Surveyors association, was elected
general manager.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
SANTA ANA NEWS NOTES

Special TO Inc Herald
SANTA ANA, July 14.-Attorney
Wilfred M. Peck, charged with utter
ing a fictitious check and obtaining
money from the First National bank
here on worthless paper, today pleaded
not guilty and his trial was sent for
September 20.
More room is required for the care of
the INDECENT sick, and today the super
visors appointed a committee to make
the necessary arrangements for enlarg-
ing the county hospital and providing
proper accommodation.
Lelah Knight and William S. Watts,
both residents of Los Angeles, were
granted marriage licenses, as were
Irving Hobart and Alice Morris, resi-
dents Of Lamanda Park.
The supervisors today instructed Dis
trict Attorney Davis to file a lien on
the twenty-acre ranch of Frank Simp-
son of Orange, to secure a claim for
fumigating the orchard under direction
of the county horticultural commission
The amount involved is $213.60.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
Lumher Yarda Enlarued

SAN PEDRO, July 1.-THE National
Lumber company has about completed
extensive alterations in its yards. 1t
now has yards that cover about five
city blocks. This includes the many
acres of land that they have reclaimed
within the last few weeks and filed by
the use of the dredger. The entire
yards are now raised to the level Of the
other property in this vicinity.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
DECLARES MOVING SCHOOL
IN BURNETT NOT LEGAL
s.,rciai to The Herald

s,,ciai to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, July 14.-Another
meeting was held last night by the
people of Burnett to discuss the pro-
posed plan to move the new school
house from Burnett to a site south of
German street. Committees were ap-
pointed to lead the fight on this plan.
Judge H. c. Dillon, who has been
engaged as counsel by the parties OPP
posed to the moving of the school, sub
mitted a communication last night
to the effect that the proposition is
not legal and urging the easiest way
to defeat the move is to vote it down
at the coming district meeting.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
viii Not Lease Hotel

LONG BEACH, July 14-The direc-
tors of the company which built Hotel
Virginia today said there was nothing
in the story that the hotel would be
leased to Chicago physicians for sani-
tarium purposes. 1t had been reported
that George G. Newbury, Chicago
real estate broker who is very wealthy,
asked for an option on the hotel for
this nurnOSe.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
NOTED SAVANT DIES IN
PASADENA, SO YEARS OLD
rectal to The heraia.

srecial to The herald
PASADENA, July 14.-Fredric Louis
Otto Roehrig, A. NJ. FIJI. D., NJ. d.,
noted orientalist, philologist. educator
and composer, died here tonight at the
age of 80 years and 25 days. He was
a graduate of Halle college, Leipzig,
at one time ambassador of Prussia at
Constantinople and lecturer in Cornell
and Stanford universities.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
BIG CATCH OF sARDlNEs
HARBlNGER OF GOOD RUN

Special 70 The HeraId-
SAN PEDRO, July 14.-For the first
time in many weeks a good catch of
sardines was reported when the Alpha
unloaded at the Terminal dock this aft
ernoon. Fishermen report that sar-
dimes are coming in now from the deep
water and good hauls are expected from
now on until the run is over.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
SAYS HE FORGED TO GET
COIN OF GIRLS FATHER

cptCIaI 10 IHe 1ItIdlti
SANTA ANA, July 14.wWilliam
Eisenberg, sentenced to one year in
San Quentin for forging the name of
President John C. Bentz to certificate
of stock in the Pacific Knitting COM
pany of Los Angeles, has confessed
the forgery was to impress his sweet
heart at Anaheim and to secure her
father, from whom he wanted to bor-
row money.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15

Yes you can buy 1t cheaper at one place
thar, at another--if you eouldnt there woult
be NO need Of more than one store.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-14
All Trimmed Hats
Selling at Half Price

The opportunity of buying Broadway
millinery at half is one not to be over
looked. When the Broadway says half
it means half Any STYLE any price,
pay half the marked price.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-14
soc Drawers

Big wide ones. trimmed with 1lVe
rows of lace insertion, others
with full ruffle of embroidery .
regular soc ones; for this sale
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-14
SOC Night Gowns

"a inches long, yards wide; n
made of good strong muslin. I
trimmed with lace or embroidery
or tucked yoke; regular price 4
soc; for this sale. .............
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-14

A thousand of these, made with
two rows lace insertion and two
rows of beading. front and back;
very soft material; 25c and S5c
ones: this sale ................'
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-14
75C Drawers

Muslin drawers,
with wide ruffle,
deep embroidery
or lace insertion;
great values at
75c; for this June
sale Monday 49,.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-14
soc Corset Covers

OF soft muslin; have
four rows of Val.
lace, front and back,
finished with ribbon
b e a d n g; OF n e T
styles; none worth
less than soc $500.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-14
| Merry Widow Gowns

Lace trimmed nainsook
gowns; very full and wide
throughout; slipover, high
or low neck styles; sale
price ..............
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-14

r,u Give bIeached sheets, 21a yards long BY z
ra u Vide S-inch hem at top finished seam IN
center: no phone or mail orders; extra spe'i"l
value for Monday only; third floor SSc'
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-01-10
COLLEGE Characters in Strong
heart

Every college boy will recognize in
strong neart' the play Of Columbia
varsity LIE in which Ralph Stuart is to
be presented by Henry b. Harris in
th, city in the near future, many ia
mi!ar types, William G. De lille: the
author, who is Columbia boy, has
written clevcrly OF the life he knows
and glance at his characters show
many of the well-known figures of col
lege life. Foremost, there is Strong
heart, the collegebred Indian, in which
Mr.. Stuart has won signal success
He is "p. c." His companions are
respectively, senior, junior a
special, a senior by courtesy, a soph.,
a ireshie, sport, a coach, grin, a
black, a trainer, a rubber and a mascot
a III of these are played by actors care
fully selected for the roles they assume
There is little doubt that the collegiai S
will regonize and commend the faith
fulness to life Of the portrayals. AT
the Ellensburg Theatre, Monday, ia n.
18th.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-01-10
SHIPPERS ASSOCIATION
HOLD ANNUAL Meeting
Elect Officers for Ensuing Year
Did a Good Business

The Ellensburg Shippers AS
ISOLATION held its annual meeting
Wednesday and elected board of
directors consisting of Messrs. W.
r. Sheldon, W. II. RAIDER, J p.
Flynn, Burt Pease, J. p. Warner,
Mitchell Stevens and J. c. Hubbcll
to serve for the ensuing year.
The officers of the association are:
President, W. I. Sheldon; Vice
president, J. p. Flynn secretary,
Mitchell Stevens; trcarurer, G.
Hubbcll. Managers for the pres
ent, J. p. Flynn and Mitchell
Stevens. The Association made a
good showing for the past year and
came out a head a few dollars.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-01-10

Ed was mighty bright negro be-
longing to family In Columbia, Tenn.
He had been faithful servant for
many years, and by saving and care
fully investing his wages he had be-
ted the usual thriftlessness attributed
with more or less justice to the ma
jority Of his race.
His master was an attorney, ana
one morning before he had arisen the
lawyer was called upon by Ed, who
said:
Say, boss, All wants yo' ter draw
me up ma wkgidge."
"a mortgage?" asked his master.
"What do you want mortgage for?"
"Well, Abs done lent inc Lisha FIVE
dollahs, an All wants a mawkgidge on
his cow an caff."
For how long have you lent the
money!"
go one mont"
Zone month. Why, the interest on
that amount for that time wouldn't
pay for the paper mortgage Is writ
ten on"
"Boss," said Ed, scra itching his head,
"Ah amt carn' muffin fo' dat intrust
All jes' wants dat niggah's COW an
taff."-Judga.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-01-10
How Prisoners Road.

1T is rather pathetic" said q prison
chaplain, 1.-The way our inmates read
their surreptitious newspapers. 1t is
bad for the poor fellows eyes too.
1T is against the rule for them to
read In their cells, and in the cell doors
there are peepholes, to which the jail
crs come noiselessly, seeing that all
the rules are enforced.
THE prisoner who simply must read
pastes with bit Of porridge his Jour-
nal up against his cell door beneath
the peephole. He sits down on the
door yard or two away and holds his
dustpan in one hand and his brush in
the other. In this awkward and weart-
some position. his eyes nearly popping
cut Of his head from strain, he reads
away for dear life.
"And when the jailer's cold, hard
eye peers in through the peephole It
misses the paper and lights up with
some faint appreciation at the sight Of
the prisoner polishing up his floor
New York Press.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-01-10
No Place For Him HarA.
OF EIlensburg

"Your honor" said prosecuting at
torney in backwoods court, the
prisoner at the bar Is charged with
killing one Of the most exemplary citi.
sens of this county. Thomas Jones,
your honor, was In every respect
model man. He was 4 member Of the
church; he was never known to bet on
horses, play poker, drink whisky or
use tobacco. He''-
Hold on minute" said the Judge.
You say he never bet on horsss"
That's what | said, your honor"
"Never was known to play gamer"
"Never, your honor"
"And he never drank whisky"
'Never drank drop in his llfe."
sAnd he didn't chew tobaccof"
'sNever took chew In his life"
'Well, then" said the Judge. II don't
~ what he waptcd to live for. There
wasn't anything in life for him, and ]
don't see why he amt about as well
OF dead as alive. Release the prisoner,
Mr.. Sheriff, and call the next CASE -
Na1nviI@ American.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-01-10
THE Gingerbread Man..

Many times the question has been
asked, how is it the Nixon & Zimcrman
musical plays last longer than others
and why, where other musical come =
dies and light operas die after season
or two and some long before that. The
Nixon Zimmerman productions
thrive, give satisfaction and are look ed
upon in every town ia which they APP
pear, as the event of the year. 1t
seems odd at first but There is a
Reason as tho cereal advertisements
tell us. In fact, several reasons. Per
haps judgement in the selection o. the
vehicles counts for something but it S
not more than likely that the manage
ment given their attraction counts for
something. In an interview with Fred
q. Nlxon-Nrdl niger general manager
of the Nixon q Zimmerman enterprises
that young man claims that the worst
production given in any of their show S
is the ori ginal production and audiences
who have Witnessed annually, musical
enterprises under their management
Will vertify this statement. At Ellens-
burg theatre. saturday, Jan. 18th.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-01-10
Rev. Hicks 1908 Almanac

Is ready for delivery and excells all
former editions in beauty and value.
The cover is beautiful design in col
ors. The entire book is full Of fine half
tones, astronomical engraving and in
teresting matter. 1t contains the
Hicks weather forecasts complete for
the whole year, finely illustrated. The
price by mail is 81 cents, on News
Stand 30 cents. WORD AND. WORKS,
the Rev. Irl r. Hicks fine monthly
magazine, contains all his weather fore
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-01-10
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