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Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27
SALE OF LIQUOR ON
PIER TO BE FOUGHT
OCEAN PARK TRUSTEES WILL
FACE PROBLEM.
Experimental License Expires Today
and Produces Such Criticism
That It May Not Be
Continued

Special 10 The Herald
OCEAN PARK, April 26.-Whether
the lessees of the big Auditorium on the
Windward avenue pier shall have the
right to continue the sale of beer
therein is the most interesting question
to come before the new board of trus-
tees of the town when they meet for
the second time in their existence as a
board tomorrow night.
y week ago the right to maintain
what the temperance people classify as
a beer garden was granted the Aud
itorum people, but the license was only
experimental and tentative. 1t must
be renewed tomorrow night or it then
will expire. No one license has been
the cause of so much discussion pro
and con as this one. Many citizens OBJ
ject to the sale of beer in this particu-
lar place, apart from the general ques-
tion of saloon or no saloon.
Close scrutiny is said to have been
made during the experimental week of
the kind of men and women who pat
ronized the place, what and how much
they drank and how they behaved. The
results of this tallying is expected to
be forthcoming tomorrow night.
Apart from this one case, there is
much anxiety on the part of both
liquor dealers and ultra temperance
people as to the stand the new trustees
will take with regard to the granting
of licenses. There is quite a large
party of moderates who are urging that
while the sale of intoXicants in Ocean
Park may be safely tolerated to a
limited extent and under strict super
vision, yet there are indications of too
great liberality and the effect upon the
prosperity of the place is, they claim
apparent in real estate and other busi-
nesses. 1t is claimed that there are
now thirteen or fourteen places in this
town selling liquor.
The advocates of restriction made
comparisons of the gains in the volume
of business in Long Beach, no license,
as against the gains or losses in Ocean
Park heavily license.
From all of which it appears the re-
cent election did not unalterable settle
the liquor question. Although the ma
jority for license was overwhelmingly,
fewer saloons is the demand now being
forced upon the new trustees.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27
DIVORCED FROM A
BLAMELESS WIFE
Married Another Husband, Believing
She Was Legally Free from
the First One-Strange
Tanele

NEW YORK, April 26.-The finding
of court granting divorce to a hus-
band whose wife had married another
man, yet who, morally was blameless,
was affirmed by the appellate division,
that court again calling attention to
the necessity for uniform divorce legis-
latio between the states. The man
finally set free from his marital bonds
was Porte V. Ransom, who was given
a decree by Justice Bowling more than
a year ago. The blameless wife now Is
Mrs. George L. Browning of Madison,
Va. On account of the prominence OF
the parties involved and of the pecu-
liar circumstances surrounding the af-
fair the case has attracted attention
throughout the country.
While the present Mrs. Browning was
the wife of Ransom, in 1901, she left
the city and went to her former home
in Virginia, where she obtained a di-
vorce from Ransom in the circuit court
o. Virginia on the ground recognized
by the courts of the state of New
York. On February 27, 1906. five years
after obtaining her decree, she married
George L. Browning, a prominent
Washington lawyer and law partner of
Representative James Hay of Virginia,
who appeared as her lawyer.
On April "a, 1906, Ransom began an
action for divorce here because she was
living with Browning Justice Bowling
granted Ransom the decree and this
judgment was affirmed by the appel
late division.
Ransom did not defend the Virginia
action brought by his wife, because no
service was made on him except by pub
lication, under the Virginia statutes,
and here lies the legal question which
in all likelihood will take the case to
the United States supreme court.
The Virginia decree was granted to
bona fide resident of the state, Madi-
son being Mrs Ransom's native place.
and she had returned to her home and
relatives there. The Virginia decree
was granted after full hearing and
in conformity with the Virginia
statutes
Justice Bowling was compelled, as he
stated in his opinion, to find as a con
clusion of law that the Virginia di-
vorce was of no force and effect against
Ransom because of the lack of personal
service. He quoted at length from the
Haddock decision of the United States
supreme court to show that foreign de-
crees granted without personal service
are not entitled to obligatory enforce
ment in this state, and on that he based
his decree in Ransom's favor.
One of the findings of Justice Dowling
reads as follows
1.-THE defendant (Mrs. Ransom) is en-
tirely blameless for the situation out
of which this action has arisen"
The appellate division affirmed this
decision with costs. No opinion was
written, but the concurring memoran-
dunn by Justice Laughlin voiced in mo
uncertain words the need of uniform
legislation in divorce cases, saying in
this regard.
'It is high time that a movement
wns instituted in the legislature or by
tho trial courts by which divorces shall
not be granted, excepting in those cases
where the court can obtain such juris-
diction over the defendant that it must
be recognized by every other state and
territory in the land"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27
CRAzED BY WHISKY,
TRIES TO END LIFE
FORMER BLIND PIG MAN CUTS
HIS THROAT
Had Been on Protracted Spree, 1t is
Alleged, and InfIicts Ugly Wound
in His Neck, but May
Survive
Special to The Herald.


PASADENA, April z6.-Harry Sherk *
of North Pasadena, man about hIty
year old, made an attempt to commit
suicide this afternoon at his home on
Logan street. He made a couple OF
gashes on the side of his throat with
a razor, but failed to strike deep
enough to cut the jugular vein.
Sherk was just recovering from
protracted spree, which is said to have
lasted since he arrived in Pasadena
last Tuesday after a visit of month
at Redwood city. He has the reputa-
ton of being a heavy drinker, and the
physician who attended him says he
was on the verge of delirium tremens.
Neighbors state he was "crazy drunk"
Although the cut is not serious. 1t is
an ugly one, being about four inches
in length. A physician who was called
when the matter was reported by a
neighbor to the police at about 3
o'clock sewed up the wound and ad-
ministered a narcotic.
Sherk has been a cigar merchant and
manufacturer in North Pasadena for
many years, and he has a wife and
several children. More than once he
has been in trouble with the local po-
lice, being twice found guilty of run
ming "biind pig" The last time he
had no money to pay his fine and spent
sixty days in the city jail.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27
SANTA MONICA NEWS NOTES

SANTA MONICA, April 26.-Kelp
catching competitions is the latest fad
of such beach bathers as are strong
swimmers. Frank Lang of 1908 East
Fourth street, Los Angeles; Victor
Hostetter of "a Rose avenue, Ocean
Park, and half a dozen others sue
ceeded in landing today one of the most
remarkable growths of this marine
vegetable ever seen here. They Sc
cured a dory and got the weed by div
ing. Then they towed it to one of the
piers and had it hauled up. The tubu
lar section, fifty feet long, coiled up
like garden hose. This ended in
growth like a perfect but elongated
CORD, and from this were yards and
yards of a sort of translucent fabric in
which two of the young men We're able
to entirely dress themselves. The plant
was no sooner landed than the finders
of it had several money offers for it.
The aim of the bathers is to get the
longest piece. This one measured 100
feet.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27
San BernardinO County
Westminster Hotel.
Home Phone 169.
HOME TELEPHONE COMPANY
WILL INSTALL INSTRUM MENT
Decides Not to Contest Suit to Compel
Putting in Telephone With
out Half Years Ad-
vance
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
SAN BERNARDINO, April 26.-The
rule recently established by the Home
Telephone company of this city that
business telephones must be paid six
months in advance and residence tele-
phones must be paid one year in ad-
vance before they will be installed will
not be passed on by the courts.
The ]. Blame Realty company brought
suit against the company to compel the
installation of the telephones on pay
ment of one months rental in advance,
but the telephone company has decided
not to fight the case and will install
the instrument at once on the old
terms. The suit had attracted a great
amount of attention among the busi-
ness men here.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27
WIFE YIELDS HER
SPOUSE TO AFFINITY
Wishes Her Rival Good Luck at the
Hands of Fickle Chef-The
Couple Has Two Chill
dren

CHICAGO. April 26.-Mrs. Johanna
Blazer, the legal wife of Rudolph Bla-
zer, accredited one of the best chefs
in New York, today renounced all
claim to her husbands heart and af-
fection in favor of Miss Henny Pfort-
ner, his new-found affinity" in the
Harrison police court.
IF he loves you more than his wife's
two children, take him." sobbed Mrs.
Blazer, as she wrung the hand of her
rival for the mans affections. Il have
no enmity toward you and only wish
he may not deceive you as he did
me-" she continued.
The compact was entered into after
both alleged wives of Blazer had ar
ranged for hearing of his case to-
morrow before Judge Grove on a
charge of wife abandonment. Blazer
is a chef on the Santa Fe railroad.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27

So many more people registered at
the ST. Marks hotel during the past two
days than could be accommodated the
management was forced to go outside
and hire cottages. 1t was the greatest
rush since the opening of the house.
But none was turned away Old pa
irons having suites very kindly gave
up part of their room to the new COM
ers. The last to register were Mr.. and
Mrs. F. B. Goodman and Miss Good
man of Louisville, Ky. Most of Satur-
days guests We're from Los Angeles,
Pasadena. Redlands and Riverside. The
entire area of the roof was occupied by
guests as the battleships sailed away.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27
NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS
AT COTTON IN A QUANDARY
President of City Board of Trustees
Fails to Sign Salary Increase
Ordinance-New Regime
Warned
Special to The Herald.

COTTON, April 26.-The newly elected
city officials are wondering where
they are at" in the matter of salaries.
Before the old board of city trustees
retired they passed an ordinance ma
terially increasing the salaries of most
city officials.
President ]. D. Knox of the board
was a candidate for reelection, but
learned that some of the city officials
who would benefit by the increase were
out working against his candidacy and
therefore he returned the ordinance un-
signed, but not vetoed. This situation
has been discovered, and now the
officials are wondering how they will
get their increased salaries. The mat
ter has been passed up to several attor-
neys to determine.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27
SIX PASADENA OFFICERS
PULL OFF DARING RAID
Special to The Herald.


PASADENA, April 26.-After crawl
ing under an oil tank and creeping
among the buildings of the Chinese
quarter to within hearing distance of
the back room in a Chinese store at
Raymond avenue and Pico street, six
officers pulled off a successful raid on
a gambling joint about 10:3O o'clock
last night.
They secured the complete outfit
used in lottery game, and also
brought in a set of fantan buttons.
Sam Lung, All Lee and Wong Sing,
Los Angeles Chinese, We're arrested for
running the game, and Chow Ju Sol,
owner of the place, also was taken.
All were released on $1O0 bail to appear
in Judge McDonald's court at $3.50
O'Clock tomorrow.
Detectives Willetts and Curtin of the
Los Angeles Chinatown force brought
the report of the game, which was
opened about April 81, and those who
assisted in the raid We're Sergeants
Longley and Reaynolds, Detective Cop
ping and Officer Schultz.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27
TWO IMPORTANT MEETINGS
TO BE HELD IN RIVERSIDE
to The Herald.

CpeCldl 10 1n0 I1tIdlu-
RIVERSIDE, April 26.-Two impor-
tant meetings will be held in this city
this week, the Indian conference and
the state convention of the State Fruit
Growers association. The former will
open Monday afternoon and continue
three days, while the latter will open
Tuesday and continue four days.
At the Indian conference DR.. David
Starr Jordan of Stanford university
will preside, and number of prominent
men in Indian work will address the
meetings. to which delegates from all
sections of the state and adjoining ter
ritories will gather.
The thirty-fourth convention of the
California Fruit Growers association
will open Tuesday in the Loring thea
ter and continue until Friday. Among
those To be present are Governor J.
N. Gillett, State Horticultural Commits
sioner Jeffrey. ]. B. Neff, Prof. r. e.
Smith, Prof. e. ]. Wickson and Prof. j.
w. Mackie.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27
GIRL WORKS AS MAN
FOR NEARLY A YEAR

CHICAGO, April 26.-Hiding her sex
and identity in bitter struggle for a
livelihood, Miss Mary Phelan has
worked in Chicago as young man for
nearly year. She revealed her iden-
tity today and the announcement
caused a sensation among acquaint-
ances she has made in the last twelve
months.
Miss Phelan, who is 21 years old,
worked for nearly year under the
name of Jess Fay in haberdashery.
"Bathhouse' John Coughlin, who
buys all his glowing ties and west
cuts" in the shop, is the most as
tonished of men.
"And so he was a girl?" said he
"Well, that is going some"
The revelation came only after a
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27

young woman who visited the store
had exhibited fondness for Jess
"Jess," it is said, took her to vari-
Gus places of amusement.
Finally the young woman, knowing
that she must either break off the
friendship with Miss Powers or reveal
her identity, decided on the latter
course and left her place of employ
ment. One of the incidents now re-
called with amusement by those who
knew the young woman was her BIZ
weekly visit to the barber shop that
adjoins the store.
She has disappeared, and her en-
ployer is anxious to find and take her
back in proper sex on increased sal
ary.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
CONVENTION DATE is SET
sreciaI to The Herald

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO. April 26.-The
Republican county convention has been
called for Friday, May 8, in this city,
for the election of delegates to both
state convention to be held this year,
to the senatorial and congressional con-
ventions, and also to nominate candi-
dates for superior judge, three super
visors and assemblyman.
The primaries are to be held May 5.
and it is provided in the call that the
voters at the primaries shall be given
means to express their choice for presi-
dent.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27
DESERTERS FROM NAVY
SOUGHT BY POLICE
More Than One Hundred Men Are
Said to Have Quit Ships During
Recent Visit in These
Waters
Special to The Herald.

SpeciaI 10 The HeTaId.
SANTA MONICA, April 26.-Full
descriptions of not less than 100 men
declared to be deserters from the fleet
have been left with the chief of police.
The reports come from the Maine, but
the absent men are off all the ships
that were in the squadron which lay in
Santa Monica bay. The absentees are
of all grades of enlisted men.
1t is not believed they seriously de-
serted, with malice aforethought, but
rather were enticed in oblivion by con-
vivial entertainers ashore. There were
too many more days of good times
ahead all the way up the coast for men
to want to desert now. At all events
the local police have no information as
to the so-called fugitives. None of
them stayed in this neighborhood
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27
breaches Farewell Sermon

U AeoUCIdItu T IVsos
PASADENA, April 26.-Rev. William
MacCormack of All Saints church
preached three sermons today, his last
Sunday as rector of All Saints church,
but made no reference to his leaving.
He goes to become dean and rector of
ST. Pauls pro-cathedral, Los Angeles.
At the evening service the "Halleluia
Chorus" sung last Sunday, was re-
peated under the direction of Percy
Shaul Halett. the organist.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27

For acrimonious wear something
more dressy than the plain silk blouse
of ordinary use is required, yet the av-
erage woman feels that she ought not
to spend the amount necessary to buy
a smart waist ready-made if by any
possibility 6he can manufacture a
satisfactory substitute at home. The
model Illustrated is quite as pretty and
stylish as anything being shown in the
high priced stores, yet is quite within
the capabilities of the clever needle
woman AS illustrated, it is made of
corn-yellow mousseline, panne velvet
being used for the wide bertha with
princesse lace for trimming. The waist,
as shown in the larger sketch, is de-
signed for evening wear, the yoke be-
ing cut out to the required depth, but
a charming development may be at
tanned with yoke and standing collar
of all-over lace, the sleeves being
heightened in mitten effect by the same
means. The tucking on the waist and
sleeves is very effective, but not es-
pecially difficult to achieve. Messaline,
crepe de chine, chiffon cloth or any soft
fabric is suitable for making, ga
yards "a inches wide being needed for
the medium size.
6103-5 sizes, 80 to 40 inches bust
measure. The price of this pattern is
10 cents.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27
Celebrate Anniversary

DI7tNIaI 70 IIIv IIVItF1E
PASADENA. April 26.-Members of
the Crown City and Pasadena lodges
of odd Fellows, with their families,
journeyed to Rubio canyon yesterday
in special cars to celebrate with pic
mic the eighty-ninth anniversary of the
founding of the order. About $50 at
tended. Games and dancing We're en-
ioyed during the afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27
HOTEL MANAGER PREPARES
FOR A BUSY SEASON
Special to The Herald.

PASADENA, April 26.-With one
winter season just closing, Manager
]. D. Holmes of Hotel Green is already
planning to make improvements in the
hotel for the next season. He expects
to keep a force of men busy all sum-
mer making changes In various parts
of the big hotel but will make no
marked alterations in the building
itself.
Thirty guests of the hotel left Friday
for the east and tomorrow another
large party will depart for their homes.
The hotel will close Tuesday morning
after breakfast, and of the guests prac-
tically all are returning TO their homes
in the east
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27
Red Men to Attend Pow-wow
Special to The Herald.

SAN BERNARDINO, April 26.-Many
of the Red Men of this city, Redlands,
Riverside and Corona will go to Santa
Ana Tuesday to attend a great pow
WOW of the members of the order in
that city Tuesday night. The trip will
be made by special train on the Santa
Fe. which has been chartered for the
trim.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27
Returns from Visit
ecial to The Herald.

special 10 Inc t1erdlu'
PASADENA, April 26-John B.
Dame, assistant manager of Hotel
Maryland, returned this morning from
San Francisco, where he has been on
a vacation for two weeks.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27
We Wonder!

Bacon 1T is said there are 20 active
volcanoes in the world, many of them
comparatively small"
Egbert Does this number include John
Sharp Williams, do you supposeT-Yo onk .
ers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27
Reflections of a Bachelor

It improves a girls looks Immensely to
be rich
A girl wants to get married so she can
begin to try to get other girls married.
When a woman has a long foot she is
sure it wouldn't be If it wasn't so slender.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27
Venice Notes

The regular meeting of the chamber
of commerce will be held on the upper
deck of the ship hotel this evening.
Some live work in promoting the pros
perity of Venice is to be set on foot.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27

The Venice and Ocean Park fire de-
partment met Saturday evening and
plans were perfected for reorganiza-
ton of the department.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27
LITTLE GIRL MEETS DEATH
UNDER PILE OF FLUMES
Special to The Herald.

Specldl 10 Inc Herald
RIVERSIDE, April 26.-Little Doro-
thy, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. N. c.
Hunt, was killed by being crushed be-
meath a pile of fumes about which she
was playing. The old fumes were not
securely piled. and in playing about
them the child caused the pile to roll
over upon her, killing her almost in
stantly. The funeral service will be
held tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27
Seems Likely

Bill: "I see in favorable wind fox can
scent a man at distance of one-quarter of
a mile"
Jill: "Of course. he could scent him far
ther If the man happened to be In an auto
neutrality-suspicious. Statesman.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27
DIED
WANTED

WANT TO BUY. SMALL RANCH IN SU-
burbs or acre SO land or house and lot In
this city; will turn in free clear lots Mon
rovia or Hollywood lots as payment toward
your property. See PHOENIX, 2O2 Grant
building.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27
The clerks in the Hotel Decatur We're

beseiged today with requests to send
up cards to the occupant of room 144.
"Rudyard Kipling, London Eng" was
the signature opposite that number on
the register. Some wag had been in
dulging in a practical joke. The last
heard of Mr.. Kipling he was in Cape
Briton, n. S., trying to find the Scotch
negro described in Capt. Courageous.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27

Groups of unusually patient fishers
were on all the piers today, but the
bay has been so messed up for week
by Warships and steam launches that
fish are shy. A few wall-eyed perch
represented the total catch. No fish
worth eating would bite.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27

PERSON TO TAKE
good care of plano and canary during own
er's absence three four months. Address
BOX 4505, Herald.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-01-28
OPINIONS OF BILL THE BRUTE


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Paokey Mcfarland = Bill ths
nrut.n voice Indicated ali the
stages af shocked surprise as he
proponndcd the query 60 Cham
faknn Charlie aud the iiafk~~p
Not waiting TOR y reply be eontin'
ued. ~AIn'f it hell
In shat particular respect doEs
Mcfarland remind soa 81 THE ~.
siun Of fire and birthstone. btilf
asked Charlie.
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vas Iea tlnktn wit nay naou1. prr
nut wot he did ter noit keyea Vas
awful fun caKhter seem a. n
waf Dc limit
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trip IN foaton 10 VII sss bat
tie
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weas MD the hanch. an I nin't
sorry. elder SAY. DO. you missed
de beat slsow since fiixen lister
trim dean fse7er. keYea Was all
to der Ke<za fer \ couple an rounds
aud den rub couldn't sse him nit
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didn't % uatfsa' - Holt. lat IL
nuttin. xuh eouidas ses
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-01-28

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see na
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