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Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10
KINNEY MAY
TIE UP CITY
DoGE OF VENICE THREATENS BIG
SUIT TODAY
WOULD PREVENT ABANDONME EMIT
OF BEACH STRIP
Alleges Ocean Park journal Has llle-
gaIy Published Municipal Mo-
tlces-suit, If Won, Is
Far Reaching

Special to The Herald.
VENICE, Feb. 9-Suits which il
won will mean the tying up of all
municipal work done by the city OF
Ocean Park In the last three years
will be filed by the Abbot Kinney COM
pany and others in Los Angeles to-
morrow morning against the city OF
Ocean Park to prevent the abandon
men to the Ocean Park Bath House
and Improvement company of the strip
of property lying in front of the bath
house.
Warning will be given out to con-
tractors against taking contracts or
bidding for street or other municipal
work, it being claimed that such con-
tracts have been and are illegal on
the ground that the posting, publish
ing and printing in connection with
the municipal work for three years
back has not been done in accordance
with the law.
In proof of this claim the complain
ants will cite that the ocean Park
Journal which has held the contract
for the city printing since the city's
establishment three years ago.. was not
qualified to legally do the municipal
publishing and printing on account OF
its location, which is partly in Santa
Monica and partly in Ocean Park.
Further, it is will be cited that Alvah
W. Layne, manager and editor of the
Ocean Park Journal, sought to obtain
the Santa Monica city printing and
that on June 6, 1907, in sworn Off
davit now flied with City Clerk Hem
ingway of Santa Monica, he stated
that the Ocean Park Journal was q
publication, published and printed in
Santa Monica and ihus eligible to bio
for and obtain the contract for the
city printing of Santa Monica.
Charging further illegality in re-
gard to the giving of contracts for city
work 1t will be stated by the COM
plainants that Street Superintendent
r. L. Carroll has never taken his oath
of office, and therefore work contract
ed for and authorized by him has beer
illegally done.
Attorneys Robert Loucks, Davis
Rush & Willis and Judge ]. D. Pope
will represent the Abbot Kinney COM
pany and others who will be complain
ants in the suit.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10
BEACH WOMEN TO FORM
NEW CIVIC ASSOCIATION
Meeting Is Held at Country Club
House and Proposition Receives.
Much Observation-Disclosures
Club Leader PresIdes
Special 70 The Herald.


OCEAN PARK, Feb. "a plan has
been promulgated by women of Cres-
cent Bay district for the organizing of
a Civic association.
Yesterday afternoon a meeting was
held at the Country club house, when
the proposition was given much atten-
ton ana a movement toward its Con-
summation was made.
Mrs. Cora Lewis, president Of the
| Outdoor Art section of the Los An
geles Civic association, who is one OF
the prominent club leaders of Southern
California, presided at yesterdays ses-
sion and after an interesting address
from her as to the merits of such an
association, postponement was taken
until next Friday when the plans for
thief ormation of the organization will
be perfected.
There are several woman's clubs in
Ocean Park and Venice and 1t is pos
sible the proposed new Civic associa-
ton will result in their amalgamation,
embodying the Crescent Bay Woman's
club, the Pick and Shovel club and
the Shakespeare club as sections Of the
larger organization.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10
PERMANENT STAY OF
EXECUTION GRANTED
PERSISTENT FELINE
Beach Photographer Fails in Deter
rnination to Get Rid of Undesirable
Cat and Now "Thomas" Has
Good Homo
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald,
VENICE. Feb. 9.-"And the cat came
back"
Almost unbelievable, but nevertheless
true is the story which photographer
Allen of the Venice pier studio tells OF
his experience with certain yellow
cat which calls his studio its home.
Evidently possessed of thrice the
proverbial nine lives, with which cats
in general are endowed, Thomas" as
the yellow feline is called, returned
home last night after having survived
a narrowing death in a most miracu-
louS manner.
AS a stray cat, Thomas one day
appeared at Mr.. Aliens studio and
made himself at home. He likewise
made himself a nuisance. Every ef-
fort to GUST the cat from his adopted
quarters proved unavailing. He was
content, so what's the use of bothering?
Cross words or petting, it was alike to
him, and he purred his satisfaction at
either attention.
In despair, Allen sought to rid him
self of the cat. He gave the animal
away to every person he could per-
suade into accepting 1t. Invariably the
cat came back, and each time Ii came
with a firmer determination to make
the Allen studio its home and to live
all of it's many lives out there. =.
Selects Watery Grave
Finally, as a last resort, the unwill-
ing owner of his catship decided to put
a quietus on the incident. He obtained
a stout bag and, weighing it heavily
with stones, placed Thomas therein.
In the dark of night he carried the per-
sistent cat upon the breakwater and
there dropped the bag, stones, cat and
all into the sea. A splash, plaintive
cry; and with lightened heart, Allen
returned to his studio, where there
was no cat.
Last evening Mr.. Allen heard the re-
sounding wall of an animal In distress.
1t was not the ghost of "Thomas," but
the cat itself, as he discovered upon
investigation. With fragments of the
sack and string still attached to its
neck, the animal wet and shivering,
was found clinging to a rafter under
the pier and directly beneath Mr.. AL
lens studio.
With decided admiration for the
cat, whose devotion to himself had
been severely tested, but found not
lacking, Mr.. Allen, at a somewhat
perilous risk to himself, climbed along
the rafters of the pier and rescued
the grateful feline. Thomas has
been granted not only permanent
stay Of execution, but has been eX-
tended the hospitality of Mr.. Aliens
home and may now pass all of his in
Vulnerable lives in peace and quiet.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10
PASADENA
OfYice "a e. Colorado IT.
Phones: Sunset 274o. Homo s6sS.
CLAIMS LAWYER
WAS NEGLIGENT
FORMER JUSTICE SUED FOR $4,000
DAMAGES
Client Asserts Attorney Did Not At
tend to Business and That the
Case Was Lost In Con-
sequence
Special to The Herald.

Special TO The Herald.
PASADENA, Feb Suit has been
commenced by Benjamin G. Crandail
against Attorney j. c. Rossiter FOR
$4,000 damages.
In his complaint the plaintiff asserts
his business reputation has been
greatly injured by reason of the de-
fendant's negligence in conducting the
defense while in the capacity of coun-
sci of suit brought in July, 1907, by
Little and Story against Crandail on
a $500 promissory note.
When the note case was called IN
superior court Judgment was rendered
by default and an execution was is
sued against the Crandall home on
North Craig avenue, which was adver-
tised for sale.
By reason of these alleged facts Mr..
Crandall says his business standing
was damaged. He also claims he had
a perfect defense to the suit on the
note and Judge Rossiter performed his
duty.
Both parties to the damage suit are
prominent in local business circles.
Mr.. Crandall is a travelling salesman
and is leader in affairs of the local
Elks.
Judge Rossiter is one Of the leading
members of the bar and at one time
served as judge of the police court.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10
TOURIST BRINGS FINEST
TOURING CAR ON COAST
Head of Great Chicago Department
House III at Pasadena Hotel.
Andrew Mentally at
the Green

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Feb. 9.-Pasadena ho-
tells are fast filling up with notables
from the frozen east.
Preparations are being made at the
Raymond for the arrival of Mrs. J..
Pierpont Morgan, who has left New
York with several relatives and num-
Der of servants. tomorrow.
Among the prominent arrivals at the
Green today were Montgomery Ward,
Mrs. Ward and Miss Ward of Chicago.
Anticipating many side excursions
while here, Mr.. Ward brought with
him the finest touring car to be seen
on the coast. However, he will not
be able to use it for some time, as Mr..
Ward was i'll when he arrived and Is
unable to see visitors.
Other prominent people among to-
days arrivals at the Green are Andrew
McNally, Wilds McNally and Mrs. L.
McNally of Chicago.
Andrew McNally is administrator of
the McNally estate and is the present
head of the Rand-McNally publishing
house.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10
CHILDREN TAKE PART IN
VENICE DANCING PARTY
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
VENICE, Feb. 9.-Nearly 500 specta-
tors attended the children's dancing
party, which was given at the Venice
dancing pavilion yesterday afternoon.
These weekly affairs, which are free to
the children under IA years old, are be-
coming more and more popular and are
attended by many Los Angeles boys
and girls, as well as local children.
AS a feature of the afternoon prizes
were given yesterday to the best
dancers. The awards were as follows:
Frank Truitt and Edlcen Powell. first
prize; James Young and Eleanor Break
ey, second; Paul Williams and Isabelle
Malone, third; Barrymore Burns and
Anna Burton, fourth. The prizes,
which were boxes Of candy, were given
by Mr.. Hill.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10
NOVEL FEATURE PLANNED
FOR VISITING SAILORS
Venice Man Proposes Having 1000
School Children Take Part in
Spectacular Entertainment.
Is Assured of Success
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
VENICE, Feb. 9.-An offer to pro-
vide a novel and spectacular entertain
mcnt for the visiting officers and sail
ors of the Atlantic squadron upon the
occasion of their advent here is to be
submitted by F. K. McCarver, manager
of the Venice dancing pavilion to the
entertainment committee recently APP
pointed by the Los Angeles chamber
Of commerce.
Mr.. McCarver recently presented here
a flag drill in which about one hundred
of the public school children took part
His proposition to the entertainment
committee will be to give a similar per-
Torrance in Venice only on much
larger scale.
In speaking Of his plan, Mr.. McCar-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10
PRIZES ARE OFFERED TO
THRooP INSTITUTE ORATORS
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
PASADENA, Feb. 9.-Dr. E. L. Con-
ger has presented the faculty of Throop
institute with $50, which is to be di-
vided into three prizes for special or
atorical contest between the students
of Throop on subjects pertaining either
to Humane Education" or Industrial
Peace" The prizes will be $25, SIS and
$40, and the first contest will take
place some time this coming spring.
DIR. Conger is president of the Pasa-
dena Humane society and is also an
ardent advocate of peace in industrial
lines. However, these subjects as sug-
gested by him are subject to change
by the school officials.
Annual debating and defamation
contests are now held at Throop and
DIR. Congers offer provides an addi-
tional effort in oratory.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10
ALIENlsTs TO EXAMINE
LARoRER NOW AT HOSPITAL

William Hayford, a laborer of 30l
East Fifth street, was arrested last
night and placed in the detention ward
of the city receiving hospital for obser-
walton of his mental condition.
Hayford is supposed to be insane and
IL the alienists who will examine him
this morning so pronounce he will be
committed to the Patton asylum.
Hayford is the sixth man arrested as
insane by the police within the last
three days, and within three months
more than a score of insane patients
have been turned over to the state
authorities by them.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10
HEAVY RAIN IN PASADENA;
SNOW ON THE MOUNTAINS
Special to The Herald.

bpecIaI 10 The HeraId.
PASADENA, Feb. 9.-Since early
this morning nearly two inches of rain
has fallen in Pasadena. The fall was
heaviest between and o'clock this
morning and caused much damage to
streets in the way of washing out cul-
verts and tearing up the grade of dirt
thoroughfares.
last night and this morning. Snow fell
on Mount Lowe as far down as the
observatory and tonight the tempera-
ture is down to freezing both on Mount
Lowe and on Mount Wilson.
In many places along the Pacific
Electric line workmen were sent out
to shovel sand from the tracks before
cars could be operated.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10
SCHOOL GIRLS sNoWBoUND
ON MOUNT WILSON
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
PASADENA, Feb. "a party of
young woman students of the Girls
Collegiate school Of Los Angeles are
snowbound on Mount Wilson, and
when the school hour arrives tomorrow
morning they will not be present to
answer roll call, as the trail is not safe
for them to be piloted homeward until
some of the snow melts so guides can
be on the lookout for washouts.
The party is in charge of Miss Fan
ME Cravens Of Sacramento, and he-
sides herself consists of the follow
ing: Misses Dora Hutchins and Violet
Atherton of Honolulu, Edna Smith of
Boston, Ada Myers of Goldfield, Arena
Bonito of Santa Barbara and Harriet
Cotton of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10
SAFE BLOWER CoNFESSES
TO SAN BERNARDiNo POLICE

Special to The Herald
SAN BERNARDINO, CAL, Feb. o.
D. II. Claymer, an expert safe blower
who attempted to blow open the safe
in the East Highland postoffice early
Saturday morning, but was frightened
off by shots from the revolver of a
clerk sleeping in the store, was ar
rested this afternoon at Cotton by Con-
stable Bagley.
In Claymers fight he lost his hat,
which gave the officers the clue to his
identity. Claymer has confessed.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10

yer said: 1T will be novel enter
tainment and one which will surpass
any of it's kind ever attempted. MY
idea is to train at least one thousand
or two thousand children and to give
the drill on the amusement grounds,
which lie just southeast of Venice
proper.
II plan TO place the proposition be-
fore the Los Angeles entertainment
committee and If they accept it / am
sure the success of the project Will
be big"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10
The Dumping on Place

Consumption had me In fits grasp.
and had almost reached the jumping
off place, when was ADVISED 10 try DR..
Kings New Discovery; and want to
say right now, 1t saved my life. Im-
provement began with the first bottle,
and after taking one dozen bottles
was a we'll and happy man again." says
George Moore of Grimesland, N. G. AS
a remedy for coughs and colds and
healer of weak, sore lungs and for pre-
venting pneumonia New Discovery Is
supreme. soc and $1.00 at Dean Drug
Co. Trial bottle free.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10
SANTA MONICA VISITED BY
HAIL STORM AND BIG RAIN
Special to The Herald.

Special 70 The HeraId.
SANTA MONICA, Feb. 9.-Nearly
two inches of rain are registered in
Santa Monica and adjoining beach cities
for the present storm. To date this
season the total rainfall is ga inches,
this being 1856 inches of rain recorded
Tor the present downfall.
Residents of Santa Monica and Ocean
Park were surprised about 10 o'clock
this morning when with a sudden squat
of wind and rain an unexpected hurri-
cane Of hail fell. The CONCEALED drops
of water were battered against window
panes by the wind and occasioned much
interest.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10
NEW CENTURY CLUB WILL
DISCUSS DIVORCE PROBLEM
Special to The Herald.

PASADENA, Feb. 9.-Diyorce is the
subject to be discussed at the regular
monthly meeting of the New Century
club to be held Tuesday night at the
home of H. G.. Chaffee, 434 South Ell
Moline avenue.
The subject will be introduced by
Judge j. H. Merriam, who will deliver
an address on divorce as a Social
Problem" The committee in charge
of the meeting consists of Rev. r. D.
Mather H. G. Chaffee and w. S. Wind
ham.
Previous to the discussion the NOM
mating committee will report on of
ficers to be elected for the ensuing
term.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10

The first caisson excavated fo: the
new Salt Lake drawbridge across the
mouth of the Long Beach harbor was
pumped out yesterday and the concrete
which had been put in the bottom was
found to have hardened satisfactorily.
The building of the remainder of the
concrete pier will be FASTENED. Work
on the two caissons for piers on the
east side of the channel is progressing
RAPIDLY.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10
PASADENA ANTI.MACf5lNE
REPUBLICANS TO ORGANIZE

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Feb. 3.-Local Repub-
licans opposed to the present machine
will hold mas smeeting next Saturday
night for the purpose of organizing
a Lincoln Roosevelt league. Chester
II. Rowell of Fresno and W. X. DAVIS
of Oakland will be the speakers.
D. w. Coolidge. S. w. Condor, DR..
j. II. Mcbride and Ex-Governor Moody,
former residents of oregon now In Pas
adena, will attend the meeting of the
Oregon society l.. Los Angeles Monday
night. Ex-Governor Moody and DIR.
Mcbride will make addresses.
Dr. James Newton of Rochester,, N.
Y, has moved to Pasadena to become
a permanent citizen. He has mr.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10
MASQUERADE SKATING PARTY
TO BE HELD AT VENICE RINK
Special to The Herald.

VENICE, Feb. 9.-Instead of the
regular skating at the Venice rink next
Friday evening, masquerade skating
party will be held in celebration of st.
Valentines day. A number of prizes
will be awarded, the winners being Sc
lected from contestants who appear in
the best character costume, the most
unique and the worst. Each skater
will be given a handsome valentine as
a souvenir of the evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10
HEAVIEST transform OF
SEASON VISITS BEACH TOWN
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Feb. 9.-Last night
and today rs inch of rain fell here in
intermittent showers, some of which
were the hardest OF the season. The
total precipitation for the season is
now Oil inches.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10

Miss Winnie Davis, the Sierre Madre
woman who is charged with beating
her ward, has retained Attorney Ed F.
Hahn to defend her. Yesterday another
continuance was granted by Justice
Klamroth until Monday morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10

At the meeting of the Young Wom-
ems Christian Temperance Union at
the home of Marcus A. Hall, 165 North
Marengo avenue, Monday evening,
there will be special program as fol-
lows Vocal solo, Miss Katherine War
ner; piano solo, Miss Elizabeth Allin;
violin solo, Miss Annie Bannister;
readings, Miss Louise Blake Kaehler
of Chicago; solo, William Maxwell of
Ohio.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10

Rain again interfered with the plans
of baseball fans today. Santa Ana,
with Walter Johnson in the box, was
scheduled to play Pasadena. The teams
may play here next Sunday.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10

L. Dletz, arrested yesterday at San
Jose on a charge of an alleged theft
of an automobile, was formerly en-
gagged in the garage business in Pasa-
dena. He established a garage on West
Colorado street, which has since been
closed up by the constable on an at
tachment by creditors.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10

The members of the police depart
ment of this city are planning the or
ganization of q benefit society into
which weekly dues shall be paid. The
funds would be held for emergencies
liable to come to men in the capacity
of peace officers.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10

Invitations have been issued by Mr.
and Mrs. Ezra Dane for the marriage
of their daughter, Alice Bell Dane, tc
Warren Russell Greenlee, to take place
on the afternoon of Saturday, Feb
ruary 90 at the home of the bride Oh
East Washington street.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10

I M Onium In ChambefInin's Cough Remedy
There is not a particle Of opium other
narcotic in Cbamberlain's Cough Remedy, and
| never has been since It was first offered to
/ the public. II Is as safe medicine for child
as for an adult
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10

If you want to go ease. c. Haydock,
AGENT Illinois Central r. r.. i1s w. 6th.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10

chased the home of d. A. Curl at 1888
North Los Robes avenue for a con-
sideration of $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10

You are offered, subject to prior sale. part Oh
mortgage per cent oo-year GOLD BONDS. !
of stock. par value $40 each, VIII De given W,
of POSTERS MAGAZINE, compliments Of
eral offices, sic Bumiller building. Los Ange
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-10
HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS

Northwest corner Third and Main,
Here daily and nightly congregate null
titudes who want the best things to
eat and best service at popular prices.
Look into the windows at the big clean
kitchen.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-04
HOUGHTON SHERIFF
RECEIVES BOMB
INTERNAL MACHINE FROM GAM.
BLERs CONTAINS DYNAMITE
AND ELECTRIC BATTERIES.

HOUGHTON. Mich, July Am
deliberately designed iDfernal machine,
containing five sticky Of dynamite and
two electric batteries was received
Yesterday, through express. by August
Beck. sheriff of Houghton county. It's
advent had been preceded by a mum
Der OF letters, threatening his life.
Turnkey VIM. Anderson started to
open the box. but the sheriff. sus.
picious at 1t appearance and warned
by the letters. ordered him to desist.
Several weeks ago. when the lid"
was clamped down on Houghton coun-
ty, gamblers are said to have made
threats against the life NJ .the sheriff.
The bomb received was made at
Calumet. but was expressed here from
Iron River Wis. The dynamite was
in box. the cover OF which was SO
arranged that when the package was
opened a circuit would have been
formed and the batteries would have
exploded the dynamite. Had the
sheriff opened the box according 20
the instructions, the explosion would
have killed him and Anderson and
probably all the other occupants of
the court house, including the sheriff
family.
The police OF Wisconsin have been
asked to cooperate with the Hough-
ton authorities in tracking down the
assassin
The Detroit times., 1908-07-04
THREE INJURED AS
TRAIN IS WIRE CKEO.
RAILS SPREAD, DUMPING ANN
ARsoR ExcURsIoNisTs INTO
MARSH NEAR CADILLAC. 4

CADILLAC. Mich. July 4.-Spread-
ing rails caused the wreck OF Ann
Arbor passenger train No. 1. north
bound five miles northwest OF here.
late yesterday afternoon. Three per-
sons were injured, as follows:
MRS. ANNA EVERDEN, editor st.
Louis Republican Leader; face cut
and badly bruised.
SAMUEL SCHULMEN, 55 E. Nine
ty-second-st New York City Intera-
al injuries to chest and stomach. He
was taken TO a hospital here.
MRS. BENJAMIN HOWARD. Bough-
tenvllle. o., right arm broken.
The train was solid vestibule with
five coaches. all well packed with
about $50 excursionists. That several
were not killed is considered remark
able. as the entire train plunged into
a sandbank and marsh. the combina-
ton smoker turning over on its side.
The front coaches were buried deep
in the sand and marsh. and it was
with only great difficulty that they
could be released.
The wrecking train was summoned
from Owosso and arrived about mid
night. The passenger train was In
charge Of Conductor Holden and En-
gineer Walters, both OF Owosso.