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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-14
WOMEN SMOKERS SOON MAY HOLD
SWAY IN LOS ANGELES BIG CAFES
Hotel Poprietor and Restauateur See Handwriting
Wall and Discuss Best Method of Surrenderng to My
Lady and Her Gold-tipped Cigarette

BY all the signs of the times and of
the zodiac women soon will be seen
smoking In Los Angeles cafes and res
laurants. Efforts of hotel proprietors
ana restaurateurs to stave off the in
eVitaDie are futile; society women love
the weed, and smoke they will.
The action OF Mrs. Clarence Mackay,
one or the leaders of New York and
newport society, who smoked in the
dining room of a hotel In Reno while
attending banquet given in honor Of
ner husband. has shown local hotel men
their future course--women must be
allowed to smoke.
The time Is coming, sooner or later,
when the hotels of Los Angeles will be
forced to make some provision for the
American woman who smokes" said
Manager Whitmore of the Alexandria
hotel yesterday. when told that Mrs.
Clarence Mackay had shocked the holy
inner circle of society in Reno. New
by smoking cigarettes during banquet
given to Clarence Mackay, founder Of
the Nevada university school Of mines
Women Like to Smoke
ut Is a condition that confronts us
and one to which we must eventually
Yield" continued Mr.. Whitmore. ut
has always been the policy Of this
hotel to discourage the apparently
growing desire of women to smoke In
the hotel cafes. We have had many
applications from women of unques-
toned responsibility and social stand
ing for the privilege and 1t has at times
required all the flnesse which the man
agement has at its command to fore
stall the inception of the practice with
out offending our patrons. Thus far
no woman has INDUCED In the practice
of cigarette smoking in our cafes; they
have always been considerable enough
to request permission of the manage
ment first. To all such requests we
do not give q negative answer. but 1t
is intimated to our guests that we wish
to discourage the practice and would
defer 1t as long as we can. But hotels
do not make rules for the conduct of
their patrons. All good hostelries try
to satisfy the wants of the people and
conform to the customs in vogue among
the class IF patrons to whom they
cater.
Cigarette VIII Como
"The custom of women smoking in
public seems to- have taken hold in
New York--an importation from abroad
land is bound to reach Los Angeles
at some time"
'1Iow win you meet this condition."
was asked. "Will special smoking
rooms be set aside for women"
mo. / think not. The question VIII
eolve itself when 1t comes. The great
difficulty we experience in attempting
to discourage the practice Is that 1t Is
INDUCED in by the best people. women
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-14
AT THE HOTELS

Mrs. william T. Swineburne of New
York, wife OF Rear ADMIRAL SWINE
burne, commander of the second squad
ron of the Pacific feet, is staying at the
Alexandria.
Charles T. Hinde of Coronado. BUSH
ness associate of John D. Spreckels, Is
at the Alexandria. He will soon join a
party for O. trip to the Yosemite valley.
John Bartholomew of New York is at
the Alexandria.
ARGUS Reddick, county treasurer of
Santa Cruz county, Arizona, Is here for
medical treatment. He is O guest Of
the Hollenbeck hotel.
Capt. Tom Hamilton, prominent
mining man OF Magdalena, Mexico, is
a guest at the Hollenbeck. He Is a
former member of Roosevelt's Rough
Riders.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-14

OF means and refinement. That is the
stumbling block to the attitude of the
hotels toward the practice.
Mrs. Mackay has never stopped at
the Alexandria, but Mr.. Mackay makes
1t his home when in the city"
Quite the Thing Elsewhere
It is reported that the practice of
which Mrs. Mackay Is only one of the
higher apostles has already been ac-
cepted as the proper thing in San
Francisco, as It Is in the larger cities
of the east When the cigarettes are
passed women no longer look around
to see IL anybody is looking or hunt for
secluded corner or pick up the little
white cylinders gingerly as II they
were firecrackers and then put the
wrong end between their lips--not at
all; they dig right in and light up.
Then they lean back and draw in the
first inhalation with all the enjoyment
of the male fiend.
How soon this custom will reach Los
Angeles Is a question; that 1t will com8
is a certainty.
Il do not believe in crossing a bridge
till l come to It," said G. G. Loomis,
manager of the Angelus. 'T do not
know that I should make any effort
to stop the practice. II a respectable
woman. lighted cigarette in our grill
room I would not interfere. II she
wishes to smoke. that Is her business.
and do not think Il comes within the
province OF hotel manager to ask her
to stop. There have been no examples
Of the practice in the Angelus up to
date"
crIticlses Women Smokers
At the Van Mugs Manager Thomas
Fl. Potter said that he was not an adj
vocate OF lady smokers. eff the sit
uation should become pressing and
force us to act, conditions would prob
ably alter our decision. I hardly think
a woman of good Judgment will smoke
In public, with the exception. of course,
of women of other countries. where the
practice Is habitual. But in this coun-
try the feeling Is rather against It than
for 1t. Whether or not a hotel man.
ai,er has the right to order a woman
to cease smoking in the cafe IL prob
lematical. The public has certain legal
rights which must be respected by the
hotel management.
Still, II a woman were to smoke in
our cafe think should ask her to
stop"
There Is very little smoking at the
Westminster" said Manager Larritt.
"Out of difference 70 the women most
of the men smoke very little. II
woman smoked In the cafe I would let
her smoke. but the next time she came
here she would find the price of her
favorite room had advanced consider
ably"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-14

birthday or other holiday, the lavishing
on 1t of CONNECTIONS and mysterious con-
coctions. as the numberless varieties of
'sundaes,' Peter Pans lovers delights
land going into the thrill of shooting
the chutes,' dumping the bumps loop
ing the loops and exploring the weird
and grewsome 'mili-races'-these are
the acme of enjoyment, the sum total
Of duty done.
''Oh. parents, why not on some of
these holidays go for Jaunt to some
cool, restful fern canyon, or to a most
broaden the outlook of both parents
and children7"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-14

go to San Pedro prepared to take part
In the parade and perform battalion
and regimental drills. The committee
voted that arrangements be made at
once to bring the Seventh regiment
band to the port with the soldiers.
VIII Use Four BattIeshlps
The sham battle will entail the use
Of four battleships. built in perfect
semblance of the real article and Ito
feet long. and two torpedo boats. this
squadron attacking and attempting to
destroy or take fort to be erected
upon the hill in full view of the thou
sands of spectators on surrounding
land points. In addition there will be
a brilliant display of fireworks.
The program will be filled with at
tractive features from early morning
until late ct night, there being appro-
pirate exercises with patriotic orations
and music of many bands.
1t Is hoped that at least a few of the
Pacific fleet cruisers will be secured
for San Pedro on the big occasion,
which will draw celebrants from all
over the southwest. The railroads
have already granted fare and third
rate.
The Los Angeles Fourth Of July
committee will meet tomorrow evening
at o'clock in the mayors office.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-14

Bargain hunting is not, as
sometimes supposed, the pursuit
of wild desire to spend money
for things not needed. It is the
quest of the best opportunities to
buy the things that ARE needed.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13
CATHOLICS STRONGLY
OPPOSE DANCE HALLS
Federation of Diocesan Societies Puts
Itself on Record by Passing Reso-
Iutions lndorsing Measure
Recently Adopted

The Federation of Catholic societies
Of the diocese of Monterey and Los
Angeles at its last monthly meeting
took decided stand against the dance
halls and passed strongs resolutions
thereon.
The federation, which includes all the
Catholic societies, represents the Cath
Ollie laity of the diocese. The action
taken by the mayor and council In
closing all dance halls on Sundays,
formulating strict regulations and linn
iting the number of such places, was
approved by the federation. The pro-
posed repeating of the ordinance was
strongly objected to, and 1t was SO
stated in the resolution.
This action was taken after thor
ough investigation of the question and
will be maintained. Rev. P. H. Nc
Donald, chaplain of the federation, is
strongly in favor of the ordinance and
has been prominent in securing the
resolution, which was passed by the
federation as a body.
The resolution has been published
and sent far and wide over the do
cese. This action pledges the societies
to stand against a repeal of the or
dinance as it now exists.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13
LOCAL WOMAN ACCUSED OF
GIVING WORTHLESS CHECK
Mrs. M. M. Broderson, Charged with
Similar Offense Several Months
Ago and Released, Taken
to Jail
Especial to The Herald. ]

LONG BEACH. Sept. 12.-Charged
with having issued a worthless check,
Mrs. NJ. M. Broderson, six feet tall and
we'll dressed. was taken before Justice
Hart this morning and, being unable to
furnish a $4,000 bond. was led to a cell
to await her hearing Monday. The
complaining witness against Mrs. Bro
dersoh is Miss Anna Leaning of 1851
Bishop street. who alleges that Mrs.
Broderson gave her check for $3.50
on the First National bank as security
for loan, and that when the check was
presented the bank cashier laughed and
said 1t was worthless. She alleges the
bank furnished the information that
other worthless checks had been pre-
scented there with the same signature.
Mrs, Broderson, who has been in the
real estate business here several years,
and now operate rooming house on
East First street, was arrested on a
similar charge several months ago, but
was released, the district attorney sug-
costing that the case be dismissed when
friends put up the money to make the
check good.
Judge Hart confidently expects the
trial of Mrs. Broderson to develop some
sensations.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13
PASADENA BRIEF NOTES


PASADENA, Sept. 12.-y lille riding
on a borrowed motorcycle Austin Roeh-
rig, son of Architect +. L. Rohrig of
sol South Oakland avenue, fell in front
of Los Robles car this morning and
narrowly escaped serious injury.
Sammy Meharney of 1910 Meridian
avenue, South Pasadena, who was
burned while playing with gasoline last
Thursday Afternoon, was taken to the
Pasadena hospital today. Doctors hold
out no hope of his recovery. t14
j. S. Cosgrove, who was arrested at
Florence by Constable Austin on the
charge of running a blind pig, was
fined 500 this morning by Judge Nc
Donald. He stated that he ran a saloon
for twenty years in Florence, but since
the town went dry had done only a
very small business He promised to
close this up at once.
Carelessness in handling a lighted
cigar caused fire at the Hotel CUR
nadia yesterday. One room was dam
aged before the flames could be ex-
tinguished.
The annual report of the South Pasa-
dena Methodist church elbows that it
has raised over $4,000 during the last
twelve months. This amounts to $2S
per member
The Humane society has secured two
horses which will be loaned to poor
people.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13
WATER BONDS DOOMED
IN ROUSlNG MEETING
COMMITTEE OF FIFTEEN To
CONDUCT CAMPAIGN
Active Crusade of Education VIII Be-
ain This Week, and stereopticon
Proposition Is Seriously
Considered
j. II. BRADwAY. ACT.
Home Phone cess. Sunset s74o.
Especial to The herald

PASADENA, Sept 12.--Following
the announcement of the committee Oh
fifteen. which will conduct the cam
paign on behalf of the water bonds,
advocates of the proposition held an
enthusiastic meeting in the Bryan
Kern clubs wigwam on East Green
street this evening.
The committee which will direct the
campaign is as follows; Ed y. On
president Of the board of trade. CHAIR
man; f. r. Schanck, George w. New
man. M. e. Wood, Walter Richardson,
DR.. M. o. Randall, DIR. Scion Briggs
James McAdam, Judge III. W. Magee'
Robert McAdam, G. w. Woounouse,
William IL. Pierce, G. V. SturdeVant
and Judge ]. H. Merriam.
DR.. Scion Briggs presided at the
meeting and introduced Ed 4. On as
the first speaker. DIR. g. Roscoe
Thomas. one of the Oldest residents of
the city, briefly reviewed the early
history of the water companies.
Rev. Robert ]. Burdette gave witty
and instructive talk and was followed
by Mrs. Burdette.
Mayor Thomas Farley. one OF the
leading advocates of municipal water,
who was elected on that issue, made
the concluding speech! He stated that
IL the council could pass an ordinance
providing that no one should vote on
the bonds who had not inspected the
plants personally he believed the meas
ure would be carried almost unani-
nously. He then gave figures onA the
plants, showing that S55 acres of land
alone were included in the proposed
purchase and that much of this was of
almost inestimable value for parks. of
which the city would need many more
In the future.
Next week the committee of fifteen
will begin its active campaign of edu-
cation. The citizens committee, with
headquarters in the Richardson build
ing, is hard at work laying founda-
lions for an equally vigorous cam
paign.
w. w. Ogier has proposed that
stereopticon slides be made of all the
water plants and that the public be
educated in this manner. since few OF
them can personally inspect the prop
critics. He suggests that the views be
thrown on the side of some large.
downtown building. If skdes cap be
secured in time his plan may be
adopted.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13
ASSIGNMENTS OF TEACHERS
TO SCHOOLS ARE ANNOYING ED
Especial to The Herald. !


SANTA MONICA. Sept. 12.-The fol-
lowing assignments of teachers for
schools in the Santa Monica district
were announced this morning by H. M.
Rebok, city superintendent:
Observation-Disclosures Hamlin, prin-
cipal; Cora Lieutzau. Katherine Pow
nall, Ida Nyman, Irene Dorfmeier,
Clarence Hopkins, Elsie Holway and
Zoe Mcclure.
,Jefferson-L. Jessie Saunders, Paul
inc Leach, Grace Stanwood, Irene Cow
nall. Bernice Steffin, Myrtle Scott,
Leila Laughlin, Bertha r. Hunt, prin-
cipal.
May Slaughter, Hazel Reed, Mabel
Adams. Grace James. Clinton =. stone ne
Emily Rhodes, primary ungraded;
Mamie e. Mock, grammar ungraded,
McKinley-K atherine Ross, princi-
pal; Gertrude Stebbins and Elsie X.
Roosevelt = Josephine Hodgekins,
principals Elizabeth Steinberger.
Grant-Myrtle Sellards, Mary 70.
Whelan, principal.
Canyon High school: George b.
Culver, physical geography and Eng
fish: Anna G. Fraser, vice principal,
history: Grace e. Coates, English;
Henrietta Bowles, Spanish, English;
Frederick r. Schiller, German. French
and Latin; Texiana Kurtz commercial
subjects: Agnes Wolcott, mathematics;
W. p. Fetherrolf, physics, chemistry
and Latin Ida s. Price, drawing,
manual training; Ida F. Platt, domes-
tic art.
Special teachers--Manual training
George Morgan; domestic science, Ida
p Plat; supervisor, Ada Bailey;
drawing, Ida S. Price, supervisor,
music. Carrie V. Truslow.
Substitute teacher-Jean McRae.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13
OFFERS VAIN TERMS
TO BELMONT HEIGHTS
MAYOR WINDHAM HOLDS OUT
OLIVE BRANCH
Long Beach Proposal to Spend $4,000
and Abstain from Annexation IL
incorporation Plan Is Dropped
Rejected
office 10 Pine St.
Phone Home 81. Sunset 4Ssl
\ Especial to The Herald. Il

LONG BEACH, Sept. 12.-At a con-
ference last night between the city Off
Gals of Long Beach and the men who
propose to incorporate the "City of Bel
mont Heights" to the eastward, Mayor
Wfndham proffered an olive branch in
the shape of promise that IL the in
corporators gave up their undertaking
the city would expend $4,000 of pro-
posed bond issue in building pier at
Devils Gate, an improvement which
the Belmont Heights people have long
wanted.
Mayor Windham promised further
more that If the offer were accepted
the city of Long Beach would make no
further attempt to annex territory on
the east side, unless the wish for an
nexation were first expressed by the
people of that district.
A meeting to consider the proposition
was held tonight by the people of Bel
mont Heights at the Wasem building,
and the mayors offer was declined, 1t
being decided to go on with the incor-
poration proceedings.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13
WEALTHY YOUTH
DIES OF BULLET
[By Associated Press.l

PITTSBURG, Sept. 12.-Andrew
Kloman III, aged "a, wealthy grand.
son of Andrew Kloman. a partner OIL
Andrew Carnegie in the pioneer iron
and steel business, was found shot
through the head and the shoulder on
the Grant boulevard near Center ave-
nue. early today.
The young man was hurried to a
hospital in a critical condition and
members of his family were summoned
to his bedside. He died this evening.
Relatives of young Kloman, who was
employed at the Carnegie Steel COM
pany, claim he was the victim or
highwayman and declare sum Of
money, his watch and several papers
are missing from his pockets.
The police are puzzled over the mys-
terious shooting and are not ready to
accept the theory that Kloman was
held up robbed and shot.
The place where Klonlan was held
up borders on a fashionable residence
section of the city and the affair has
caused considerable excitement.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13
UNDER ARREST AND WILL BE
TRIED ON INSANITY CHARGE
Especial to The Herald

SANTA ANA, Sept 12.--W. H. Howe,
a recent arrival from San Diego, was
arrested last night and is being held in
jail pending an examination as to his
sanity.
Howe came here two weeks ago and
started a lunch wagon, and for the last
few days has been acting strangely,
Last evening he bought a bicycle from
a local dealer and promised to pay for
it this morning with a check on the
First National bank Later it devel-
oped that Howe had no funds, and his
arrest followed. Howe worked some
months ago as solicitor for Los
Angeles paper. He was then arrested
and examined as to his sanity, but
was sent to the county hospital.
The Metropolitan theater one of
DR.. Orlof Nicholas Orlow's ventures, is
on the verge of financial collapse, as
bills long overdue are being pressed for
payment and attachment is threatened.
Final decree of divorce has been
granted Minnie e. Hewitt from ]. B.
F. Hewitt. The Hewitts reside at Ana
helm.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13
GOOD ROADS CRUSADE
NOW AT FEVER HEAT
FLAGS IN EVIDENCE IN ALL
PARTS OF COUNTY
WhIrlwind Meetings to Be Held at
Various Points During the Three
Closing Days Of the
Campaign
Especial to The rIerald,l

SAN BERNARDINO. Sept. H.
every part of the county. Rigs OF
every conceivable form are flying the
flags and the good roads forces are
boosting hard for the carrying Of the
bonds next Thursday. This evening
street meetings were held in Cotton
and San Bernardino and addressed by
able orators. A whirlwind series Of
meetings is to be held next week, Mon
Gay. Tuesday and Wednesday.
= While the opposition is active 1t is
not believed that 1t win be able to
accomplish any serious damage to the
cause, though every move is being
carefully watched. The opposition
neid another meeting In this city this
afternoon. but It was slimly attended.
tnu there seems to be lack of head
% the r.eY2aep!.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13
OPENS CLAM; FINDS TWO
HUNDRED DOLLAR PEARL
Especial to The Herald. ]

j. PLAYA DEL REY, Sept. 12.- !
i Cant. All Green, postmaster and all !
+ around fishing authority, is jubi- J
!. liant over the discovery of a large !
+ pearl he found on opening clam !
i at his clam farm yesterday.
i The surprised postmaster took !
i the Jewel to Los Angeles expert J
i today and was informed that his J
4 find was worth in the neighbor- J
1. hood of 5000.
4 Green declares that in future he !
+ will be careful to examine all \
i clans that he opens, as they may 4
4, be worth money to him. !
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13
BRIEF ITEMS OF LATE NEWS

SANTA MONICA. Sept 12.-Jerome
Donitoni, who rified a trunk belonging
to his employer and extracted $s4 about
ten days ago, was committed to the
detention home in Los Angeles in JUS
tice Steel's court today.
The lad, who Is the son of an Italian,
was found in Long Beach, where he
had been having a good time on the
stolen money.
Helen Lathrop Katz. wife Of Edmund
r.. Katz. a prominent resident of San
Bernardino, died In childbirth last
evening at 1873 Dwight avenue.
The child, a boy, survived the mother
but few hours. The bodies of mother
and child are at Kirkelee's undertaking
parlors, where they will be prepared for
shipment to San Bernerdino
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13
THROWN FROM BUGGY AFTER
RUNNING OVER LITTLE GIRL
[specIal 70 The Herald. ]

LONG BEACH, Sept. 12.--Mr. and
Mrs c. w. Atkinson OF Daisy avenue
and their twin babies were thrown out
of MIR. Adkinson's buggy when the
horse became frightened after running
over a little girl on Pine avenue near
Fifth street. The girl who was run
down luckily escaped serious injury
and was helped to her home by a witt
ness of the accident.
The horse turned sharply, throwing
the buggy against the curb and caus-
ing it to upset. Mrs. Atkinson held
one of the small children in her arms.
All the members of the family were
bruised, but not severely.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13
SCHOOL BOARD MAY FIND
ITSELF IN PENITENTIARY
Or. Bancroft Warns It Plainly of the
Danger 1t Incurs by Not En-
forcing the Vaccination
Laws
Especial to The Herald

LONG BEACH, Sept. f2.-Dr. Ban
croft. member of the statA board OF
health, appeared before Ne school
board here this morning and plainly
stated 10 the members that If they re-
fused to enforce the vaccination laws
they would make themselves candi-
dates for penitentiary terms.
He said he recognized the Long
Beach board as a leader In the fight
against compulsory vaccination and
that for that reason ,he came before
the board in person. He was informed
that all pupils would be asked to be
yaccinated.
A sensational situation may develop
here. however. as result of the state
boards firm stand.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13
CITY TO BE LENIENT
WITH AUTO VISITORS
MAYOR GIVES INSTRUCTIONS
ITO POLICE FORCE
Leeway of Five Miles Over Legal
Speed Limit Will Be Allowed
Where Machines Are
Under Control
Especial to The Herald.l

SANTA MONICA, Sept. 12.-Mayor
T. H. Dudley and the police commits
sion today issued instructions to the
police force outlining more liberal
policy toward automobiles who use
ocean avenue and Nevada as speed
ways.
The officers are ordered to allow q
leeway of five miles over the legal
speed limit so long as drivers are in
control of their machines. = warning
will be issued before arrests are made.
This action is direct result or the
board of trades agitation for less
stringent treatment of visiting auto
lists s
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13
SANTA ANA
Office s15 N. Sycamore.
Home Phone 31b.
RANCH OWNER ACCUSED OF
ABANDONING HIS FAMILY
Especial to The Herald

SANTA ANA, Sept. 12-Charles H.
Whitney, owner of a twenty-acre ranch
lust inside the city limits. was arrested
today and held for examination on
charge of abandoning his wife and two
small children. Mrs. Lottie Whitney
the wife, swore to the complaint, al
leging that Whitney drove her and her
two children from their home and sent
her away without sufficient clothing or
one cent of cash.