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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-15
BOOST ASSOCIATION" WILL
GIVE BIG PUBLIC BANQUET
Municipal Waterways Members Meet
and Plan Rousing Informal En-
tertainment for Their
Many Helpers

At a we'll attended and enthusiastic
meeting of the board of directors of the
Municipal Waterways association, pop
ularly known as the Boost associa-
tion," held yesterday afternoon in the
offices of Joseph H. Call. S16 Tajo build
ing, Mayor Harper proposed big
popular dinner to the hundreds of citi-
zens who have Joined in the commerce
expanding movement.
Mayor Harper was elected toastmas-
ter of the dinner. 1t was unanimously
voted to hold this dinner at 6 p. m.
Tuesday, August %, which will be
boosters night in Los Angeles. 1t Is
expected that several hundred boost
ers will sit down to the feast. which
will be a popular and informal affair,
savored by speeches from Joseph H.
Call, Capt. Amos A. Fries, Mayor Har-
per and other leaders in the movement,
together with an open discussion ana
talks by members.
The boosting operations of the Wa
terways association were separated into
by the directors voting the
creation of special committees on con-
solidation, legislation, charter amend
ments, finance and statistics and liter
allure. These committees will be Sc
lected by President Joseph Call and the
executive committee immediately.
Harry B. Ainsworth of Redondo was
elected to membership on the board or
directors.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-15
SEEKING TO SETTLE
CHAVEZ DYNAMITING
MAYOR AND POLICE COMMITS
SION HEAR BLASTING
Committee of Residents Banquets ln-
vestigators-AlI Admit Shocks Are
Violent and Damaging to
Neiahborhood

A compromise probably will be
reached in the dispute between the
Los Angeles Brick company and the
property owners who have been Sc
verely damaged by the blasting done
by the brick company on the hillsides
in Chavez ravine.
"They are not so far apart but that
they can get together" was the opin-
ion expressed by Mayor Harper yes
terday after he and members OF the
police commission had made per-
sona1 investigation and felt the blasts
touched off by the brick company.
Mayor Harper, Police Commissioners
Woodill and Lewis and Councilman
Clampitt constituted a committee
which went to the scene of the dis
pute yesterday just before noon. 1t Is
customary for the brick company TO
blast for clay at noon and the COM
mittee wanted to feel the earthquakes
which the property owners living on
the hillside had complained of.
The committee of officials was met
by committee of property owners
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-15
TO NAME MAN FOR
SEAT IN CONGRESS
REPUBLICANS HOLD MEETING
IN LONG BEACH
McLachlan Likely to Be Nominated as
His Own Successor Today-Dis-
trict Conventions Also Sched-
uIed in County

Republicans will today go through
the form of nominating James McLach-
Ian for another term in congress at
Long Beach. 1t is freely assumed that
such will be the case, as most of the
delegates are elected on the McLachlan
ticket.
Two series of conventions are to be
held, the main one being at the beach
city for the congressional nomination,
with district conventions at Glendale
Coyina, Santa Monica, Soldiers home
and Long Beach for the purpose of Sc
Letting delegates to the state conven-
ton.
The congressional convention will be
composed of 112 delegates, apportioned
to the various assembly districts as fol-
lows: Sixty-seventh, IL; Sixty-eighth,
9: Sixty-ninth, II; SEVENTEEN, 20;
Seventy-first, 10; Seventy second, 10;
Seventy-third, 8; Seventy-fourth, ID;
SeVenty-fifth -.
The country districts are entitled to
thirty-nine delegates, and the conven-
tions will be held at the following
places:
five delegates, Wilmot Parcher presld-
ing.
Sixty-eighth district-At Woman's
club house, Covina; nine delegates, F.
Nj. Chapman presiding.
Sixty-ninth district-At Ill Pine
street, Long Beach; eleven delegates
Leo Longley presiding.
Seventeen district-At city hall, San
ia Monica; eight delegates, w. S. VaW-
ter presiding.
Seventy-fourth district-at Memorial
hall, Soldiers home; six delegates,
Gorge A. Dill presiding.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-15
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS 3 = 4 |

of the neighborhood, headed by c. 7.
Spreading, and was shown over the
ravine where the blasting took place.
When the charges finally were touched
off the members of the committee adj
mitted the shock was severe and could
be easily felt from long distance.
The residents declared the blasts
were not as strong as those usually
touched off. They took the members of
the committee into their homes and
pointed out broken crockery and plas-
ter occasioned by the discharges.
1t Is probable the compromise will
be to the effect that the brick COM
pany be compelled to touch off much
smaller blasts than is the custom now.
AS long as they are not annoyed and
their property not damaged the resi-
dents declare they will be satisfied.
One of the most agreeable features
of the investigation was the dinner
served to the committee at the home
of Mrs. Melissa Walker. Mrs Walker
is from Maine, and that fact guaran-
teed a good dinner. The members of
the committee declared it was the
best they had ever eaten, of course, al
though they are accustomed to mag
nificent banquets.
The women of the neighborhood
served the dinner, while its cooking
was superintendent by Mrs. Walker.
Spring chickens right out of the back
yard graced the table with other dam
ties such as only New England cooks
know how to prepare.
The dynamiting case was taken UNI
der advisement and probably will be
reported at the next meeting of the
police commission.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-15
-. -.OnI
OUI UN PKUBAIIUN,
NOW BACK IN JAIL
ACCUSES WOMAN OF CAUSING
ALL THE TROUBLE
Latter Declares She Lived with Him
as His Wife for Nine Years, but
Has Charged Him with
Being Drunk

"My trouble was all caused by a
postal card. judge" said George Rhine,
who a few weeks ago was given the
longest probationary sentence in the
history of the superior court, follow
ing conviction on a charge of bur-
glary.
you see, woke up one morning
and found postal card in my room
which read: Dear George: Call and
see me any morning after 8 o'clock.
This was signed Rose and she gave
her address as 552 San Julian street"
Rhine said 1t was the same woman
he had asked twice to marry him, but
who had repulsed him. He was pass
ing the house a few days later, he said,
when he met the woman and she ac-
cused him of being drunk and thereby
breaking the provisions of his proba-
ton.
The woman herself was present in
court, apparently Disguised with the
statements of her former lover. 81
lived with him for nine years as his
wife, to my sorrow, but my name
amt Rhine and never was" she de-
clared. "I'm sorry l ever met him,
and l don't care what becomes of
him.
what have you been doing the past
few weeks?" asked Judge Wilbur, and
Rhine replied with the utmost sin
certify that he had been working.
I'm willing to swear to that, judge
he said, ION my hands, my knees ant
toes or upside down. l never would
have gone near that woman's hous'
had / known she lived there. l al
ways get into trouble when l see her.
Rhine was returned to the county
Jail, where he will remain until Sep
TENDER IS, to which date his case was
continued
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-15
POLITICS
TOTALS COMPLETED
IN FOUR DISTRICTS
SUPERVISORS CLERKS PUSH
WORK IN FIGURES
Primary Vote Shows That Machine
Had Close Call In 71st, 73d and
75th and Lost In
67th

Revision of the primary election
figures has been completed by the clerks
in the board of supervisors office Tor
the Sixty-seventh (Pasadena), seventy
first Seventy-third and SeVenty-Ilth
districts. They show the vote Tor state
tickets to be as follows:
Sixty-seventh district - Democratlc'
80: Lincoln Roosevelt league, 1903; regu-
lar Republican, 429; Prohibition, 40; IN
dependence league, 3.
For Republican congressionalstlcket-
1863
seventy-frst district-Regular Dem
ocratic, 223; Democratic league, 16oi
lincoln Roosevelt league, $685. regular
Republican, 1876; PROHIBITION ~ N
dependence league, IL.
For the congressional ticket-Lincoln-
Roosevelt league, 907 regular Repupll-
Seventv-third district-Regular Dem
ocratic, 179; Democratic league, l5z;
Lincoln Roosevelt league, 7S6; regular
Republican, 1041; Prohibition, 10; 1noe-
pendence league, 10.
FOR ressman-Lincoln-R Roosevelt
league. 1856; regular Republican, 1O44
Seventy-ffth district-Regular Demo-
cratic. 1914; Democratic league, liS;
Lincoln Roosevelt league, 1915; regular
Republican, 1905; Prohibition, 10; lnde-
pendence league, g.
For ACCOMPLISHMENTS CT
league, 1915; regular Republican, 1888.
Without knowing the correct figures
court house staticians estimate that
| 90 900 votes in all were cast by the Re
publicans at the primary. OF these
about $4,000 were by regular Republic
cans and $4,000 by the Lincon-Roose-
| velters.
The Irregularities that crept in, neces-
stating the calling of election ofneers
to the supervisors rooms, caused ue-
| Law. but by holding night sessions the
Supervisors, sitting as a canVasslng
board, have materially fastened the
work
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-15
| MUST HAVE
CASH
$1,000 Must Be Raised by
10 O'clock Tonight

$4,000 is still due the creditors of the
Stoll, King Co., which must be raised
by 10 o'clock tonight, that being
the time limit given me by the
trustees to raise said amount. l have
positive orders to sell regardless or
former cost, closing Saturday nlght
at 10 o'clock, will offer you the
choice of this elegant new stock OF
mems clothing. furnishings and hats
at prices way below the cost to manu-
facture. Below is a partial list of the
immense savings you can make:
Mems 15c fancy hose 77sc, men
SOC to Use summer hats 19c.
An excellent $3.50 suit marked $3.zo.
A line of dressy $15 suits on sale at
$685..
$40 spring suits, stylish garments
marked only 1885.
A fine $40 business suit. neat styles
and fabrics, $4.95.
A $3.50 suit, a big leader in st.
Louis, cut to $7.S5. -,
Men who pay $3.50 and higher viii
find a satisfactory showing at $1l.75.
A stylish line of $3.50 suits, just
right for every day and Sunday wear
1913.
SIS suits in the latest fabrics, hand
tailored, only $S.95.
Hand tailored a gem of style, usu-
ally $25, this sale $12.45.
Arrow collars &c, 15c rubber collars
sc, E. g. w. Csc collars 121ac, 25c
rubber collars 15c.
SOC balbriggan underwear 19c, 15c
short sleeves and knee drawers 81 ~ G,
75c summer ribbed 35c. 81 silk under
wear 45c, So silk underwear Csc, porous
knit 371sc, $3.50 Winstead wool 75c.
Famous Silver Brand shirts. $1.25
the world over, 75c; $3.50 pongee SILK
shirts, $1.35.
$50 golf shirts acc. 81 golf shirts 45c,
$1.25 golf shirts 65c, $3.50 golf shirts
75c, 50 golf shirts csc, Cluett 81 shirts
S5c.
loo tan hose &c, 1870 black and tan
hose &c, zoe fancy hose, also white
foot, Toe, Csc fancy hose 121sc, soc hose
Csc. -.
pants $2.95.
Stetson and other high grade hats.
50 hats csc, $3.50 hats $1.75. So hats
$2.45.
Ties worth up to SOC. browns, grays,
all colors, 19c.
1Oc towels 4c, soc bath towels lie.
soc bath towels 19c.
Mems handkerchiefs, loo white, red
and blue handkerchiefs 1-3c, lie col
ored border handkerchtefs &c.
Remember this sale positively closes
10 o. m Saturday night. and as there
will be a great rush Saturday would
advise YOU to come today. stock
located lilo West Third street in Citi-
zens National Bank building, between
Spring ard Main streets.
w. G. BRYSON. Assignee.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-15
DISPUTE OF MANY YEARS
FINALLY TO BE SETTLED
Board of Public Works viii Decide
Odd Tangle in Banning-NickIin
Damage Case on Sunset
Boulevard

The board of public works was asked
yesterday to settle a street dispute
which had it's beginning eight or nine
years ago and which has come up in
some form every few months since.
The board took the case under adj
visement and will make a ruling which
will settle the case for all time. If it
decides one way the city will have to
pay Mrs. Mary H. Banning $4,000 on a
judgment rendered several years ago.
If it decides the other way c. w. Nick
lin threatens to bring suit for $4,000.
The case grows out of a change of
grade on North Hill street, between
Fort Moore place and Sunset boule-
ward and the vacation of a small strip
of land which formerly was a part of
North Hill street, south of Sunset
boulevard.
About nine years ago the grade of
this section of the street was changed
and the roadbed was proposed to be cut
down. AS a consequence certain prop
erty belonging to Mrs. Mary H. Ban
ming was damaged. She brought suit
against the city and received judg-
ment for $4,000. She had a private sur
veyor establish street grade and
agreed with the city that if her grade
was accepted instead of the one official
ly determined by the city engineer she
would not insist on the collection of the
judgment.
The portion of the street which was
vacated about the time the grade was
changed came into possession of Will
liam Beach and a portion of this was
transferred to c. w. Nicklin. The
school board caused to be Incorporated
a clause in Mr.. Nicklin's deed that any
building he should erect on the site
would not be more than eighty-four feet
high above Sunset boulevard in order
that the view of the high school might
not be shut off.
Proceedings were begun to improve
the street on the grade which had been
made in the compromise between the
city and Mrs. Banning. Nicklin pro-
tested that this grade, under the terms
of his deed would give him a height
Of but twelve feet on Hill street, the
most valuable frontage of his lot AS
a consequence he claims he will be
greatly damaged and that he will sue
the city for the amount.
This lot in question is in such shape,
with the slope made by Sunset boule-
ward, as was pointed out to Mr.. Nicklin
by attorneys present at the hearing of
the case yesterday, that he could erect
a building on one portion of the lot
that would give him height of eighteen
feet above Hill street, or If compelled
to live up to the spirit of the contract
as 1t probably would be Interpreted by
the courts he could choose the medium
and have an elevation of fifteen feet.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-15
Manhattan Beach
Shows Big Growth
Important improvements Now in
Progress Give a Great
impetus to Building
Activity in Sale of Vacant Lots In
dlCateS 1908 as Banner Year
In the Life of This Beautiful
Beach. Home Sites Still
at Low Prices

This is the record season for growth
at Manhattan Beach. Considering the
past year and its building-the past
twelve with the coming six months,
covers a period of remarkable activity
at this popular resort. All development
and growth must be considered on the
comparative basis. Judged thus with
other beaches, Manhattan is entitled
to the PALM for in proportion to its
size it has shown the largest percent
age of increase in the homes built and
permanent residents gained of any
beach contingent to Los Angeles. 1t
was this healthy growth and steady
demand that caused the Manhattan
Beach company to inaugurate the
gigantic improvements now under way
at their big addition. 100000 Will be
spent in grading alone, and when the
work is finished every lot from the
ocean back to the farthest corner will
have an unobstructed view of the
peaceful Pacific. Here is the reason
for the impetus to lot buying. Sand
lots with ocean view are priced as
low as $250--liberal cash discounts to
cottage builders, and to any purchaser
at regular prices liberal terms of 10
per cent down and $40 per month will
be made. Judged again by what other
beaches have done in past seasons
where prices were equally low and big
improvements In progress, lot buyers
have doubled and trebled their money
in very short time
Complete maps and plats of this
property may be seen at the Manhat-
tan Beach company's office. 5S1-533
Douglas building, or take Del Rey-Re-
dondo cars direct to property: get off
at Gibbs real estate office, First street,
Manhattan-a few blocks south of the
pier-and you will be shown abso-
lutely the best beach buy today-no
exception. Officers of the Beach COM
pany say prices will be advanced be-
fore long
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-15
PUBLIC TELEPHONE BOOTHS
INSTALLED IN CITY HALL

Two public pay station telephones
were placed in the city hall yesterday
-one on the first and the other on the
second floor
These were put in to relieve the
great Inconvenience in the various city
offices where the public is constantly
using the telephones, sometimes to the
great hindrance of public business.
In the office of the city clerk alone
nearly 800 a year is paid for tele-
phone service, and the deputies FREE
quently are compelled to wait until
the public has finished it's CONVERSE
lions before they can do business.
Hereafter when they are sweetly
asked for the use of their telephones
they will politely point to the public
stations in the corridors
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-15
THOUSANDS JOIN BIGGEST
MONROvlA-DUARTE RALLY
Bryan-Kern Club Members Enthu-
sasm in FoothllI Cities inspires
Republicans to Support
Democratic Ticket

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS residents opened the
Democratic campaign Thursday night
with a rousing open-air meeting at the
first named city 1t was the most en-
thusiastic political rally ever held IN
Monrovia, and many Republicans aft
erward expressed their intention of sup
porting Bryan and Kern.
The meeting was held opposite the
Monrovia city park and the Monrovia
city band aided the enthusiasm by rem
dering patriotic selections.
DR.. John S. Allison, proposed candi-
date for the assembly from the Sixty
eighth assembly district, addressed the
meeting, as did w. f. Palmer, an
acquaintance of Kern, Mattison b.
Jones and others.
Monrovia started the ball rolling. by
organizing the first Bryan-Kern club,
and the spirit shown at Thursdays rally
of the Monrovia- Duarte organization
has attracted widespread attention.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-15
WRITE, BEGGING MAYOR TO
FIND LOST UNCLE AND SON

Mayor Harper was called on yester-
day to lend his assistance toward the
reunion of two disrupted families.
j. E. Harris, S52 Bennett street, Will
mington, Del. wrote the mayor to say
he had lost an uncle, John H. Hall,
somewhere in Los Angeles, land would
the mayor please let him know If there
was anyone of that name in this city,"
Mrs. Susan A. Clark of Reading, Pa,
wants to hear from her son, William H.
Clark, from whom she has received no
word for a long time. The last she
heard of him he was in Los Angeles
and was preparing to prospect for gold.
She declares she is in bad health and is
very anxious for some word from her
son.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-15
SEEK THRONE OF
"QUEEN OF SEA"
LONG BEACH COUNCIL MANS
WIFE IN LEAD
THRILLING EVENTS ARRANGED
FOR PELAolc CARNIVAL
Henri Farman to Be One of the Big
Attractions-Five Parades with
Separate Floats in
Preparation.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Aug. 14.-Mrs. H. s..
Callahan, wife of Councilman Callahan,
Is in the lead in the contest for queen
of the Festival of the Sea- with 10
votes.
Mrs. DR.. F. L. Wood is next with
143 and Mrs. w. f. King is third, hav-
ing forty-eight.
Four voting places now are OPEN
The contest will close at o'clock sat
urday night, August %.
Henri Farman in one of his thrilling
and record breaking aerial flights will
be among the attractions to be offered
at the FESTIVAL of the Sea-
The committee appointed to provide
entertainment for this week of pleas
ure recognize the absorbing interest of
the people generally in the solution
of aerial traffic problems and are do
ing their best to give them an OPP
portunity TO. see one of the worlds
leaders in this great work.
Accordingly the committee in charge
opened up a telegraphic correspondence
this morning with Prof Farman and
hope to secure the presence of himself
and his airship at Long Beach during
the first week in September
The preliminary work on an immense
stage which is to carry the queens
throne and will be the scene of the
inaugural ceremony and the varied
daily and nightly programs, was COM
menced today.
Throne in the Surf
This structure will stand in the surf
and it's every effect will be of the sea.
Facing it will be a monster grand
stand about $50 feet in length. capa-
BILE of accommodating the thousands
who will congregate to witness the
greatest and most unique spectacular
performance ever attempted on the
coast.
The work of erecting this stand also
was among the undertakings of today
and it is expected ground will be
broken tomorrow.
At the meeting of the executive COM
mittee last night favorable reports
were received regarding the floats for
the five parades given during the
week.
| These floats will be unusually varied
| and beautiful in design and finish, and
the parades promise to be among the
most attractive ever given in the
southwest.
Great Band Contest
Another feature decided on at the
meeting last night was a monster band
contest to last through the week.
An appropriation of $1,000 was made
for prizes and the committee feels con-
| fident this will suffice to secure the
presence of all the best bands In
Southern California.
| Some of the best musicians in the
state, who are not connected in any
way with the various competing or
ganizations, will be secured for judges
and every band entered will be giver
an equal show for the big prizes.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-15
POMONA AND GLENDoRA WILL
FALL INTO LINE TONIGHT

Glendora and Pomona will each to-
night organize Bryant Kern clubs, and
delegations from surrounding clubs
will bring augmented Democratic en-
thusiasm to help the cause.
II is expected that hundreds of men,
bers will be enrolled after the speech
making, in which Los Angeles spell
binders will join.
Monrovia will send big auto dele
cation tonight to the sister cities.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-15
ESHELMAN WILL TALK UPON
RACE TRACK LEGISLATION

The City club at its weekly luncheon
Saturday will be addressed by J. M.
Eshelman, author Of the a1lti-race track
gambling bill, who will speak on THE
Race Track Evil and Its Cure"
Mr.. Eshelman was a member of the
last legislature from Alameda county
and is at present district attorney for
Imperial county.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-15
GLENDALE RRYANITEs ELECT
ALEX. MITCHELL PRESIDENT

The Glendale Bryan-Kern club,
which was recently organized, has
elected its officers as follows: Alex
Mitchell, president: E. D. Goode, vice
president; Claude Pullian, secretary,
and DIR. Stanton, treasurer.
Anthony Schwamm, Robert g.
Loucks and others addressed the club
and arranged big meeting for organ
ization purposes
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-15
INDEPENDENCE LEAGUERs TO
MAKE NOMINATIONS MONDAY

independence league delegates will
meet at Mammoth hall to nominate
candidates for the offices to be filled at
the November election.
1t will be delegate convention for
the county and city districts.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-15
REPUBLICANS TO POOL THEIR
VOTE FOR THOMAS 3. LEDDY

Thomas B. Leddy of the Seventy
third assembly district will go before
the coming convention as an indepen-
dent Taft Republican candidate The
supporters of d. A. Schweitzer, Lin
coin Roosevelt Republican,, and j.
Transue, regular Republican candidate,
are understood to have agreed to COM
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-15
WoMAN's HOME ENTERED;
.$18o IN CASH STOLEN

Mrs. H. Brain of 213 Schieffelin street
reported to the police last night that
during her absence from home yester-
day afternoon some one had forced an
entrance to the house and stolen purse
containing $3.50 in cash and note for
$500.