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Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
BANKERS ARE READY
FOR BIG CONVENTION

Everything is in readiness for the fourteenth
annual convention of the California State
Bankers association, to be held at Pasadena
banking will be discussed, and the routine OF
the association disposed OF.
Members of the committee appointed at the
last state legislature to investigate banking
conditions in California have been invited and
wilt be given an opportunity to discuss the
question Of the True Functions of the Trust
Company"
One of the matters to be considered at the
convention win be the formation of clearing
house association by interior banks for the
purpose OF maintaining Independent examiners.
Among the special features Of the conven-
tion will be addresses by Lyman J. Gage. ex-
secretary of the treasury, and W. R. Williams.
state treasurer. Cages topic will be "Finan-
cial Crises: Is Panic a Necessary Conse-
quenceT' Mr.. Williams will address the con-
yention relative to the matter of the deposit
Williams will be followed by q general dis
cussion Of the subject Other speakers on the
program and their topics are as follows;
Justice Alfred q. Burnett of the third APP
pellate district of California. Banking Law"
John Ginty, cashier of the French-American
bank of San Francisco, The Torrens Land
Act, from the Bankers Standpoint"
II. 8. Fletcher bank Of Jacksonville. Pot
pourri on Banking Laconics by an Old
Banker"
n G. Magee of Pasadena, NEEDED Reforms
in Our Banking Laws"
Cyrus Uierce Of N w. Halsey & Co., San
Francisco, Bond Investments as a Secondary
tteSerNo.
c. F. Hamsher, cashier of the Bank of South
San Francisco, "Depostors Guaranty by
Legislation"
Rev Robert J. Burdette also is expected to
deliver an address the opening day Of the
convention.
The Pasadena bankers have arranged pro-
gram Of entertainment which will occupy
every moment of time not required for the
business sessions Thursday morning there
will be a reception and dance, and Friday
afternoon the bankers will go up Mount Lowe.
taking dinner at the tavern and returning by
moonlight. Saturday afternoon the delegates
will be given ride about the city of Pasadena
and there also will be a trip to the Annandale
Golf club.
The business sessions Of the convention will
be held at the Maryland hotel
Officers of the California state Bankers
association are as follows:
President. George w. Peltier, Sacramento;
vice president, Joseph D. Radford Of the Ger
man-American Savings bank, Los Angeles;
treasurer, ]. J. Pagan OF San Francisco; sec
rotary, r. NJ Walsh, San Franciseo; assist
ant secretary. r. H. Colburn. San Francisco.
The executive council is composed of F. l..
Lipman San Francisco; John F. Brooke. San
Jose; Charles A. Edwards. Santa Barbara; II.
s. Fletcher Watsonville: n. p. Foster, Ven
tura; T. Harrington, Cousa; w. C. Patterson.
Los Angeles; o. J. Woodward. Fresno; w. ID.
Woolwine Los Angelica.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
ARRESTS MAN AFTER
AN EXCITING CHASE
Person Supposed to Be Burglar Cap
tured by PatroIman Sheets
After Desperate Fight
with Stranger

James Grey was arrested last night
after an exciting chase on First street.
He is alleged to have cut the screens
out of several windows of the Merlin
rooming house, First and Hewitt
streets. When the landlady tried to
drive him from the house with the aid
of several roomers he is said to have
called her names. One of the roomers
notified Patrolman Sheets, who was on
the beat at the time.
Sheets arrived at the house just as
Grey was coming down the steps. When
Grey saw the patrolman he made a
dash north on Main street. Sheets
called to him to stop. The cry at
tracted the attention of a man who
was standing near the corner of First
and Hewitt streets. He tried to stop
Grey by stepping in front of him. Grey
drew a knife and made lunge at the
stranger, who sidestepped, but re-
ceived the knife in his coat. The blade
passed through his coat and vest, but
did not reach his body. Patrolman
Sheets fired a shot at Grey, which did
not strike him, but scared him so he
stopped. When Grey arrived at the po-
lice station he claimed he was drunk
and said he did not realize what he was
doing.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
NEEDS ORDINANCE
TO STRING CABLE
LEGAL DEPARTMENT CALLS
HALT ON PERMITS
Council Is Advised That Short Term
Privileges for Overhead Wire
viii Enable Better SUI
pervIsion

George p. Ford's application for a
permit to string a cable across city
street to his oil we'll in the Second
ward was not settled yesterday, the
council placing the matter in the hands
of Councilman e. A. Clampitt, OIL In
spector c. A. Blackmar and City At
torney Leslie r. Hewitt
An ordinance will be drawn up COW
ering all similar cable permits. Assist
ant City Attorney Emmett Wilson adj
vising that nothing be done with the
Ford permit until a general ordinance
had been drawn up.
Attorney Wilson said to the council:
SIN my opinion a permit to erect and
maintain cables over and across the
streets for the purpose Of pumping oil
wells should not be granted by resolu-
ton, but only by ordinance.
ANY such right to use or to cross
the streets is to such u,i extent fran
chise as to require the formaiity of an
ordinance for the granting of the same
"Under former administrations SINH
lar permits were granted by ordinance
for the period of twenty-three months,
thereby requiring the person to whom
the permit is granted to make a new
application at least once during every
tWenty-tnree months, ana IN InlS man
ner more careful supervision could be
exercised over such permits.
1.-THE permit attempted to be granted
by your honorable body on May 4, 1908,
to George P. Ford contained no restric-
lions whatever as to the manner of
erecting, maintaining or operating the
cables. This defect would be obviated
If all such permits were granted by or
dinance for the reason that the ordi-
nance would be drawn so as to con-
tain sufficient restrictions upon the
person operating the cable and would
insure the maintenance of the same in
such manner az not to be likely to
cause injury to passersby.
IT recommend that your honorable
body decide upon the time during which
the permit is to continue and that an
ordinance be drawn containing all
necessary restrictions as to the opera
ton and maintenance of the cables"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
SUPPLY CHAIRMAN FORCES
CHEAPER DRUG LISTS
viii Include in Specifications for Bids
All Glasses of Articles Pur-
chased Under Emer.
gency Clause

The much postponed drug list was
ordered advertised yesterday by the
city councils supply committee.
Contracting for drugs has, as far as
city departments are concerned been a
farce in the past. The advertised list
of staples on which bids are made
would comprise mostly articles which
the city never bought, Chairman Wal
ter Wren said, while dozens of items
were bought weekly through emer-
gency because they were not specified
on this bidding list. Thus the favored
firm got the city's business at it's own
price and without any competitive bid
ding.
Chairman Wren this year took the
county's printed drug list as a basis,
and at Councilman A. j. Wallace's sug-
gestion all items purchased during the
past year by Los Angeles under emer-
gency clauses. will be incorporated in
the official list. Hence it is believed
that the same plan of extra charge
cannot be repeated hereafter.
In the meantime there will be a.
weeks delay SO that any forgotten
items may still be put on the list.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
ASK COUNCIL TO SUPPORT
INSPECTOR OF MACHINES
HlghIand-S Sycamore Grove Improve
ment Association Takes Lead
In Asking Creation of
New Job

And now an inspector of mill and
factory machinery is wanted.
The Highland View and Sycamore
Grove Improvement association yester-
day filed with the city council petit
ton asking that such an office and
officer be created.
The work of the inspector would be
to protect all persons employed In
mills and factories by noting the ma
chinery carefully, the safeguards in
stalled and making suggestions.
The associations memorial says that
many lives and limbs will be saved by
the appointment of such an inspector.
The council yesterday referred the
petition to a committee.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
HURRYING BID TAKING
ON WORkHOUSE INTERIOR

May IS was the date fixed on which
the city will take bids for furnishing
a range and heating syst IN for the
new workhouse.
Architects Hudson & Munsel have
the specifications ready and as soon
as the plant is installed the city will
be ready to take care of the chain gang
in the new flreproof, bugproof and
escapeproof reinforced concrete struc-
ture at Avenue 10 and the river bank.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
UNDERTAKES ASK THAT
ZONE BE ENLARGED SOON
Firm Owning Lot on Figueroa Street,
Near Plco, Seeks Authority from I
Council to Erect New
Mortuary

Enlarging the |undertakers' zone is
possibility as a result of the applica-
ton of Peck & Chase to be permitted
to build a new establishment on lot
owned by the firm on Figueroa be-
tween Twelfth and Pico.
The firm asks the council to extend
the limits to take in that particular
block.
Presiding Officer Dromgold referred
the application to the legislative COM
mittee.
A date for hearing to learn If any
protests exist will shortly be an
nounced
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
CHIEF KERN GOES EAST
AT DEPARTMENTS EXPENSE

Chief Of Police Edward Kern will
attend the international gathering of
chiefs of police in Detroit on June 2,
the council having yesterday voted an
appropriation of $3.50 for expenses.
Commissioners Woodill and Lewis were
on hand to explain the necessity for
such action.
The money will come out of the
police department funds.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
GAS METER INSPECTOR
MANAGES TO BE BUSY

Gas and Meter, Inspector Wilhelm
Schade turned, in $405 as his fees for
the first months duties. His salary
was $125 and his expenses $50.
Asked how he spent his time, In
spector Schade said he was kept busy
taking care of complaints. all OF which
he said he adjusted. Most of them
were due to misunderstanding and ig-
norance concerning the manufacture
and distribution of gas, he explained.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
COUNCIL TO FIND CASH FOR
TWO FIRE ENGINE HOUSES

The finance committee of the city
council has been instructed to take
under consideration the project of
building fire engine houses at Main
street and Vernon avenue and Second
street and Santa Fe avenue.
These at present are regarded as
the points most in need of fire protCc-
ton, and the funds will be found if
possible to start preliminary work on
them at once.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
RECEPTION RENDERED
TEMPERANCE WORKER
TRIBUTE PAID WIFE OF WELL
KNOWN ORATOR
Musical and Literary Program Rem
dered at Meeting Held In BIan-
chard Hall--Accomplish
Much Work

The reception rendered William J.,
Murphy last night in Blanchard hall
partook of the nature of a reunion of
the former and the new temperance
pledge signers. Marking the compile
ton of six months Of earnest work in
the cause that was so ably championed
by his father, Francis Murphy, the son
and successor has won many friends
as was attested by the large audience
that taxed the seating capacity of the
hall last night. Not only was the event
In recognition of the work of Mr.. MUIR
ply, but was in tribute to Mrs. Muir
ply, who has become very popular,
and to the sons, Thomas and Francis
Murphy, who have taken prominent
part in the temperance work.
]. H. de la Monte presided and an
nounced the program. The Kendall
quartet made one of the hits of the
evening, being encored several times.
wilson, first tenor; G. Jangstaff, Sec
ond tenor; r. ]. Cooke, baritone, and
Fred Price, basso.
Mrs. Fred Dorm rendered a vocal solo
and Mrs. Horace N. Taylor a reading.
Mrs. Dorm and Charles Hendricks gave
a vocal duet.
Following the program, Mr.. de la
Monte made a short address in which
he spoke in high terms of praise of the
work which Mr.. Murphy has accom-
plished in helping the fallen, the
drunkards, to better lives, of the homes
happily reunited and the encourage
ment given those down and out. and
in closing Mr.. de la Monte asked for
funds to carry on the good work.
Aids Hungry Men
when a man comes to U.S." said Mr..
de la Monte, "and he is tired and hum
CRY and perhaps has no place to sleep,
it is little use to talk religion and tenn
perance to him unless we show that
we mean business and have confidence
in him. So we must give him good
square meal and place to sleep, and
this all takes money"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
NATIONAL RETAIL GRoCERS
BEGIN ANNUAL CONVENTION
Br Assooiated Press.

BY Associated Press.
BOSTON. May 1.-THE National Association
OF Retail Grocers of the United states began
It's annual convention today with total at
tendance of owe r1000 +. r. Connolly of
California made one OF the responses to the
addresses OF welcome.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12

VIII run a page every Sunday in colors
For exclusive advertising. Only one busi-
ness OF u kind will appear on this page
This Is rare opportunity. Call for us to
explain. Home phone Herald, Sunset Press
IL
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
THE CITY

Strangers are invited TO visit the exhibits
OF California products at the Chamber OF
Commerce building, on Broadway. betwr9n
First and Second streets VIII, re free infor-
nation will be given on all subjects pertain
ing to this ~ .tion.
The Herald will pay $40 in cash TO any
one furnishing evidence that will lead 70
the arrest and conviction Of any person
caught stealing copies of The Herald from
the premises OF our patrons.
THE HERALD.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12

Great reduction sale of hats at Miss
L. B. Moore's. 200 and 20i Coulter build
ing. One-half off on all hats for this
week only.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
CITY PRINTING

Clark's optical parlors have removed
to 204 South Broadway, near Second.
$3.50 to S. eyeglasses and spectacles
so per cent on optical goods. Scien-
tific examination; satisfaction guaran-
teed; consultation Free Clark's Opti-
cal Parlors;. new location, 2O4 South
Broadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12

In this age of simplicity the one-piece
frock for the small maid is chosen not
only for the play hour but for full
dress" occasions as we'll. A model
which is excellent for general wear and
which may be developed in linen, serge
or any durable tub fabric is here
sketched. 1t may be worn with petit
coats or boomers of the same color and
serve for the hard usage that the active
little girl is sure to give 1t. The dress
Is box-pleated in front and back and is
fastened in front in surplice fashion
over shield. A belt which may be
made of matching or contrasting ma
terial loosely girdles the waist. In the
5-year size the pattern calls for 2A
yards of 44-inch material
4345-Seven sizes, 2 to years.
The price of this pattern is 10 cents.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-15
CORNWALL,

Miss Balsh occupied the pulpit in the
Congregational church on Sunday.
Miss Katherine Griswold, who has been
spending several weeks in New FORK city,
has returned home.
The Whatsoever circle met with Mrs.
F. E. Foote on Thursday afternoon of
last week
On account of the rain Grange meeting
was postponed from Thursday evening
of last week to Friday evening of the
same week.
The Grange will hold a rummage and
bargain sale at the town hall Friday
evening, May %. Ice cream, cake and
home made candy will be also for sale.
Good music will be furnished by the or.
chestra. This is public, everyone will be
welcome. The articles to be contributed
for the sale are requested to be left at
the town hall early Thursday. Please
remember the date-everybody come
May 90.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-15
kurn Hsttin Again.

We are glad to be able to announce
through these columns the gradual, sue
cessful growth of the building fund
Some weeks ago public announcement
was made Of the policy of the trustees in
this matter, since which time the general
appeal has gone out.
This appeal has been in the form Of
newspapers articles, circular letters, per
sonal letters and personal calls by solicit
tors. Our plan was to raise $4,000 by
asking for special pledges, to put with
the $4,000 pledge which came at the be-
ginning.
We are trying to secure five 1000 dollar
pledges-two have been secured. Who
will be the third?
Eight 500 dollar pledges are needed
five are already pledged Who will be
the next on our list?
Four 250-dollar pledges-one is Sc
cured. These will complete the first
half of our desired sum.
The 200-dollar list should have five
names-only two have yet been placed
there. Twenty 100-dollar pledges will be
needed. We can report nine already Sc
cured. Twenty so dollar pledges-of
which ten are already filed.
Ten 25-dollar pledges-seven are filed
out.
Besides these we are asking individuals,
church societies and Sunday schools for
pledges of $40, S. and any sum possible.
These will make up the remaining $3.50
which is needed to bring the amount up
to $4,000.
These appeals to churches and socie-
ties have been most generously respond
ed to and at the present time the amount
pledged in such sums is fully $500.
You can readily see that much work
has yet to be done before our building
can be begun, if we follow the policy
outlined in the beginning of keeping free
from debt.
We are grateful for the generous help
and interest shown by all, and are not
unmindful of the sacrifice represented
by many in the gifts and pledges be-
slowed.
We can only urge in behalf of the boys
and those who are so faithfully perform
ing duty under the hardest conditions,
that the effort be redoubled, and special
stress thrown upon this worthy cause
just now in the hour of its great need.
You can greatly help if, instead of
waiting for an appeal to reach you, you
send your check or pledge to E. L.
Walker, Treas, Bellows Falls, Vt.
F. G. w. for the Finance Committee
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-15
ORW ELL.

Mrs. H. r. Cuts was in Brandon on
Thursday last
Meeting Foreign Department Women's
Missions will be held on Wednesday at
p. m. with Mrs. Eugene Bishop.
George Quinn has gone to Middlebury
to learn the plumbers trade of Calhoun
& Son.
Mrs. j. S. Wilcox has returned from
Niagara, N. Y. where she spent the win
ter and has opened her home.
Hands Cove Chapter d. \. R., met on
Tuesday last, May ~, with Mrs. w. A.
Jennings at 2:30 p. m. Committee IN
charge, Mrs. Jennings, Mrs. H. G.. Hib-
bard, Mrs. Joel Buell. Mrs. Miner Jones
and Miss NJ. &. Delano.
Mrs. AFRO Cutting died at Eagle Inn
the first of last week and the funeral
was held on Wednesday at p. m. Rev.
j. c. Williams officiating, G. l.. Stay in
charge.
Ira E. Morse dropped dead at Leices-
ter Junction changing cars on Thursday
last. G. l.. Stay went for the remains
and took them to the home, where the
funeral was largely attended on Saturday,
May 8. Rev. j. c. Williams officiated.
Mr. Morse was an old soldier, man re-
spected by all.
Judge Branch made a business trip to
Brandon on Thursday last.
H. L. Keller has closed his labors at
our bank. All fear he will leave town
for better job.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-15
SALISBURY.

Mrs. Orrin Nelson is more comfortable.
A. II. Nelson of New York was the
guest of parents last Sunday
Carlton Edward, infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Leland Stone, died Friday morning,
May Sth. The funeral was held at 3
O'Clock on Sunday afternoon with only
the nearest relatives present.
Miss Edith NJ Balch, field secretary of
Sunday schools in Vermont, will speak
in both Methodist and Congregational
churches next Sunday, May 18th. Ser
vice at ten o'clock in the Methodist church
and twelve o'clock in the Congregational
church. A large attendance is desired.
Next Sunday evening service of song
and story, entitled "Christies Old Or
gan" will be given in the Congregational
church A special choir has been ar
ranged and the music, which consists of
solos, duets, ETC., promises to be espec-
tally good. The service will be held in
the audience room of the church and
everyone is cordially invited to be pres
emf.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-15
NFLAMMATORY
RHEUMATISM
Most Treatments Are Unsatisfac-
tory but DR.. Williams Pink Pills
Have Cured So Many Stub
born Gases That They
Command a Trial.

1t is unnecessary to tell the sufferer
from infiammatory rheumatism that the
ordinary treatments for this disease are
unsatisfactory.
Physicians are not of one mind on the
subject but the highest authorities hold
that rheumatism is disease of the
blood. All admit that in attacks of
rheumatism there is marked and rapid
thinning of the blood This is condition
that treatment with DIR. Williams
Pink Pills at once arrests and corrects.
The thin blood is enriched, the strength
ened organs of the body throw off the
poisonous impurities and the patient gets
we'll.
Mr.. John f. Crichton, a retired grocer,
of 1887 Fulton street, Chicago, H., and
a veteran of the Civil war in which he
served as a member of Co. A, l44th Hi
nois Infantry, bears witness to this
truth. He says:
Il was afflicted with infammatory
rheumatism for twenty years and had
received only temporary relief from the
doctors About three years ago | was
helpless III bed with it, could not use
either hand or foot for over two months
ana suffered intense pain. My limbs
were swollen and | could not move at all
without great pain. L had sleepless
nights and thought l would never be
able to get around again. Ny friends
and comrades thought was going to
die.
Il had paid out lot of money in
doctors bills but was not cured. One
day an old war comrade urged me to try
Dr. Williams Pink Pills as he knew of
cases they had cured. Before | had
taken them great while, was feeling
much better. | improved rapidly and
was able to get out of bed and move
around. am now in perfect health
and have not had a touch of rheumatism
in any part of my body since"
Dr. Williams Pink Pills are sold by
all druggists, or will be mailed, postpaid.
on receipt of price, 90 cents per box;
six boxes for $3.50, by the DIR. Williams
Medicine Co., Schenectady, N. Y.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-15

No false pretense has marked the
career of Ely's Cream Balm. Being en-
tirely harmless. it is not responsible like
the catarrh snuffs and powders, for minds
shattered by cocaine. The great virtue
of Ely's Cream Balm is that it speedily
and completely overcomes nasal catarrh
and hay fever. Back of this statement is
the testimony of thousands and a reputa-
ton of many years success. All drug
gists, SOC, or mailed by Ely Bros, SO
Warren Street, New York.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-15

1t is impossible for any drug to digest
food without the aid of the stomach.
Man cannot do natures work he can
only assist her, and any concern claiming
that they have remedy that will digest
food without the aid of the stomach,
thereby allowing the stomach to lay idle
and rest, are claiming the impossible.
All remedies for stomach troubles should
be given with the sole purpose of aiding
nature and enabling the stomach to do
its own work. One of the best Stomach
Specialists in the U. S. wrote the pre-
scription from which Rydale's Stomach
Tablets are made and they enable the
stomach to do its own work. Two sizes,
25c. and SOC. H. B. Dutton, Middlebury,
w. r. Warner & Co.. Vergennes, Vt.