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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-02

IS. native Of Iowa and resident OF Imperial.
and Ethei L. Warden. 26 native Of Missouri
and resident OF Los Angeles.
idARTMAN-ROsE-Ll A. Hartman, ~ ma
tive OF Pennsylvania. and Bessie Il. Rose ~,
native of Kansas; residents of Los Angeles
aEALY TIoMAS-Bernard J. Heaiy. y, ma
tive OF Arizona, and Kate A. Thomas, ~. ma
tive OF Missouri; residents OF Los Angeles.
koEHLY-BETREx-Joh Koehly, 30, ano
Rosa p. Betrex. 90; natives Of switzerlana
and residents Of Pasadena. :.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES J. Thompson, ~
native OF Iowa and resident Of Anaheim. ana
Ada Mae Betz. 90 native OF Maryland ana
resident OF Trenton, Mo.
ROBINSON-HOLMES-C Il. Robinson,
~, native OF Nebraska, and Rose o. Holiness
a. native Of Kansas; residents OF Los An
geies.
FADDEN-o' NEAI1-Eugen Fadden. 81. native
Of Canada, and Jennie O'Neal, IS. native OF
Indiana; residents Of sawtelie.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. L. Lee, &c. native of
England and resident of Pasadena. and Anne
L. Watson, IS. native OF Michigan and resi-
dent OF Los Angeles.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS w. Bean, ~.
native Of Michigan and resident OF Alham-
bra, and Josephine Mosbacher, a. native Of
isconsin and resident OF Los Angeles.
OPPING-BRYAN-Eugen W. Topping. rs,
native OF Illinois. and Beatrice ]. Bryan.
u.s. native Of Missouri; residents Of Los An
geles
sULLIvAN-CRAwFoRD c. Sullivan, "a.
native OF Arkansas and resident of Fuller
ten, and Maude e. Crawford IS, native Of
California and resident of La Habra.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-02
CHARTER AMENDMENT
COMMITTED AT WORK
HOPES TO BE ABLE TO CALL
ELECTION IN JANUARY
Question of Appointing Three Men to
Do Preliminary Work of Equal
izlng Tax Assessments
Discussed
Especial to The Herald

PASADENA, Oct. Mayor Earley's
charter amendment committee held Its
first meeting this morning and decided
TO meet every Thursday morning here
after until it's business should be COM
pleted.
It is the hope of the members that
they may wind up their transactions
in time to allow an election during the
first part of January, when voters Will
be allowed to pass on the merits OF
any amendments to the city charter
which the committee may suggest.
In such case proceedings for Gaining
the election will have to be started DUR
ing the first part of December.
The most important question dis
cussed today was the appointment or
a committee of three each year, VINO
will do the preliminary work on equal
izing the tax assessments.
At present the council does all TINS
work, sitting as a board of equaliza-
ton. AS such its duties are conhned
TO euualiZing assessments and the fact
that a man may have just cause for
asking a reduction cannot be taken into
account by them, If he is assessed the
same as are his neighbors.
The proposed committee could go
over the rolls with the city auditor
and tax assessor and make reductions,
subject to the approval OF the counc1i,
in any district where the rate seemed
too high.
A case of this nature occurred this
year, when residents of East Colorado
street objected to their assessment on
the ground that the trend of business
that way had stopped temporarily.
Another question taken up this MORN
ing, which has caused trouble in the
past, was the provision that the coun-
Gil may make purchases of more than
$100 value only by advertising for bids.
1t is proposed to raise this limit to
$500, subject to the vote of two-thirds
of the council. 1t is argued that in
cases such as the purchase of a horse
the business cannot be well transacted
by bids, while the limit of 500 pre-
vents any other proceedings. In the
past the council has occasionally
strained a point in order to get good
bargain without being hampered by the
charter.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-02
FUTURE OF TOURNAMENT
DEBATED BY COMMITTEE
No Definite Conclusion Reached, but
Question Is to Be Discussed Thor
oughIy at Meeting Next
Monday Night

PASADENA, Oct. I.-After receiving
numerous suggestions from the public
the directors committee of the Tour
nament of Roses association, of which
Charles f. Holder is chairman, held
a meeting at the Hotel Green this
afternoon.
The committees report will be made
to the meeting of the full member
ship, at the board of trade rooms next
Monday night Those present, how
ever, admit that they are discouraged,
and say that nothing definite was
decided
But one question will be considered
at the Monday night meeting, accord
ing to Ed T. Off, president of the board
of trade and director of the tourna
ment association. That is the life or
death of the pageant.
1t is reported that, if the present
grandstand at the park could be du-
,)licated on the other side of the track,
the directors might see their way clear
to remaining in their positions and
giving another tournament.
1t is recognized that this would be
merely a temporary expedient, and
would not help to beautify the park,
but it has caused considerable relief
to the public, which has shown great
alarm since the election at the pros
pect of an abandonment of the fete.
A duplication of the grandstand
would cost about $4,000, and 10000 peo-
pie could then be accommodated with
seats.
The association, it is expected, will
bend every effort to secure this $4,000,
which at present is not in sight The
suggestion that a concession might be
given for building the new grand
stand has oeen advanced, but appar-
emily has not met with great favor.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-02
PAINTER PLACED $500
WITH MORRIS TO INVEST
Missing Attorneys Wife Files Home
stead-lnvestigatio and Disbar-
ment Proceedings Being
Talked OF

SAN BERNARDINO, Oct. IA
movement is on among some of the
local attorneys to have the case OF
Attorney Cramer B. Morris taken up
by the local bar association for inves-
tigation, with a view to his disbar-
ment.
The district attorneys office looks
with some suspicion on this move,
which Assistant District Attorney
Byrne says is confined to attorneys
who are interested in defending Nor
ris. There is certain to be a searching
inquiry, and the rumor is that even
more startling disclosures are coming.
Another victim came to light today
in the person of e. S. Parkhurst, a
painter, who had given Morris $25O0 to
invest for him. That was the last he
heard of the cash.
Mrs. Morris, wife of the missing at
torney, today sought to protect her
home in Cotton from the whirlwind of
attachments that have been filed in the
past few days, more of which seem to
be in sight. She caused a homestead
to be filed on the property
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-02
Prices Shrunk
TO a Shadow
At the Creditors Seizure Of Fifty Cases of
Mems Clothing, Hats and Furnishings.
Ten New Gases of Goods just Opened On
Sale Today, a. M, ITO West Third st.

An attempt to defraud creditors was
stopped by the seizure OF fifty cases of
mixed merchandise: on account of limited
store space the entire lot was not opened at
once Ten new cases go sale today.
The best part of the mems clothing, the best
part of the mems furnishings. the best part
of the mems hats 20 on sale today for
quick selling. At these prices the stock
will go rapidly. Come down early expect
ing Ia see the best goods at prices lower
than any ever offered on this coast CIuett
Silver and other high grade $3.50 and 50
shirts use; Arrow collars &c. 15c white
foot hose S1-3c; 200 genuine cravenette
overcoats, regular $40 value, for $40; 116
genuine s25 cravenette overcoats $3.50.
Here is a crackerjack line OF suits just
as good as the best tailor is putting out for
SIS and upward: $3.50 to $14 per suit
would be the usual sale price. We ask you
to pay only $6.25.
SO mems suits. $4.75; $50 mems suits,
sSS5: $25 mems suits, $1O.95.
$3.50 mems wool pants. s115; $3.50 mems
pants, $1.65; $500 mems pants S245. No
exclusive clothing store can show you bet
ter than the suits we are Offering you In
this lot; the very best style, workmanship
and material, and you get the choice of the
lot for $12.15; soc to 60c balbrfggan cut to
Ice, 27ac and S5c; 75c values in blue, tan
and white mesh, also blue and pink ribbed
garments. soc; 81 values in lightweight
wool and balbriggan in Egyptian white and
colors, ACC; SOC brown rib underwear, 19c;
81 80 wool underwear CSC; $500 wool and
silk mixed underwear. 95c: $3.50 lambs
wool underwear, s115. Hundreds Of others
in great reductions
Regular SOC and 75c golf shirts in stripes,
plaids, etc, soc; 81 madras shirts, with ex-
ira quality silk bosom. Acc; gigantic line
of $1.25, $3.50 and 50 shirts in all desirable.
high quality material, finely made and
finished In all the latest patterns dots,
stripes, plaids and plain colors. at this sale
for e9c and soc; special So values at csc.
10c black and tan hose. SC; zoe fancy hose.
brown and black. &c; 35c and soc values In
fancy hose, many pretty lace patterns, 12c
and 1Sc; SOC and 75c values. 25c: loo hem
stitched linen handkerchiefs, SC; 15c pure
linen hemstitched. exc; 25c extra fine linen,
Toe; 5Oc linen handkerchiefs Mt 19c.
CREDITORS SALE,
ITO West Third Street, Between Spring and
Main Streets Open Saturday Till 10 p. M
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-02
ENGINEERS INSPECT
fORTIFICATIONS SITE
PAY VISIT TO HILLS BACK OF
POINT FlRMIN
Captain Fries Will Send Report to
Government Coupled with Detailed
Map Showing Topography of
Surrounding Country
Especial to The Herald.


SAN PEDRO, Oct 1.-Captain Amos
A. Fries and Lieutenant Charles Leeds
paid San Pedro another visit today,
but this time they came down quietly
by themselves and, after meeting As
sistant Engineer D. E. Hughes and
securing a conveyance, started out on
a tour of inspection of the hills back
of Point Firmin and other possible
points available for fertilization sites.
The engineers went over the hills
pretty thoroughly, all the way from
the light house at Point Firmin to
the settlement at Whites Point, and
back on the ridges owing to the heavy
mist a trip to the top of San Pedro
hill was postponed until another time.
With their maps and glasses the ex-
perts gathered all the essential points
necessary to make up a complete re-
port to the government. When this
rport is sent in a detailed map show
ing all the elevations and other topog-
raphy of the country around Will be
iDclosed.
Captain Fries will also send to the
government his recommendation as to
the location and the general extent of
the proposed fertilization plan.
The party returned to Los Angeles
on the ABS car without giving out any
information as to the results of their
surveys.
The question of securing an appro-
priation from congress for the estab-
lishment of adequate Notifications for
the "harbor of the great southwest"
through the newspapers, but up to
this time no definite action by the
government had been taken.
1t is now believed that the govern
ment is ready to act, and that as
soon as the necessary surveys and re-
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-02
MARRIAGE LICENSES

McKENNA- McKenna, 80,
native of illinois, and Catherine Runyon.
35, native of Switzerland; residents of Los
Angeles.
ON-TOPPING-william Hamilton, Al.
Ping, 81, native of Pennsylvania; residents
CT Los Angeles.
DEMONS z. Denton. "a, ma
tive of Missouri, and Edith M. Switzer, Is.
native of Illinois; residents of Los Angeles.
SKOVEVSKI-FRYD RYCHNVSKI-John Sko-
vevski, g. native of Germany, and Mamie
Frydrychnvski, IS, native of Illinois; resi-
dents of Los Angeles.
KEPLER- .'OOD-Ira NJ. Kepler, IS, native of
Iowa and resident of Los Angeles, and Dora
Wood. so. native of Texas and resident of
Watts.
LEVAKE- SLABGHTER-John Levake, 49, ma
tive of California, and Jennie v Slaughter,
rs, native Of New Mexico; residents of Doug
las, Ariz.
RASMUSEN-ARNETTE- L. Rasmussen
90, native of South Dakoa and resident Of
Ocean Park and Mamie L. Annette, 20, ma
tive OF Kentucky and resident of Los Ange-
les.
BERGER GREEN-Frank L. Berger, AZ. ma
tive of Sweden and resident of Prescott.
Ariz., and Mary ]. Green, So. native OF Ire
land and resident of Los Angeles.
POTTER E. Potter, 3d. ma
tive OF Illinois, and Anna L. Abbott, 80, ma
tive of Iowa; residents OF Los Angeles.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES H. lockwood.
as native Of Michigan and resident of Calex-
leo, and Edith M Thomas, 80, native of Mis-
souri, and resident Of Imperial.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. D. McPherrin.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-02
LONG BEACH BREVITIEs

LONG BEACH, Oct. 1.-The ways
and means committee of the Festical
of the Sea has decided that the festi-
val shall be held yearly. A meeting
will be held next Saturday evening,
when a plan for raising enough money
to satisfy all creditors will be dis
cussed.
Earl Simmons, Willard Mallett and
Paul Mcfarland, three boys who were
recently arrested for petty thieving
and were released on probation, We're
arrested on vagrancy charges in Whit
tier last night and will be given Jail
sentences.
A meeting of the new realty board
is called for tomorrow night in the
chamber of commerce hall. Herbert
Burdett, executive secretary of the
State Realty association, will be pres
ent, and the committee appointed to
prepare constitution and bylaws Will
report
While removing a cap from a pipe
Roland Paxton, a laborer, was burned
on the left hand as if he had stuck his
hand in a flame. Particles of rust were
blown off the pipe and under the skin.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-02
News From Neighborir1g Cities

had sixteen presidents, but only two
secretaries. DR.. Rowland holding the
office to 1896 and Dr. ]. e. James since
then. 1t now numbers fifty-nine men,
bers.
DR.. Henry Sherry is at present the
presiding officer.
Almost every civic improvement has
owed its commencement to or been
fostered by the society. Among these
are sewers, hospitals, medical inspec-
ton of the schools and pure food laws.
1t is probable that the society soon
will take up the question of proper
disposal of garbage.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-02
SANTA ANA
LATE NEWS OF SANTA ANA
AND VICINITY BRIEFLY TOLD
onics s15 N. Sycamore
Home Phone siB.

SANTA ANA. Oct. 1.-Attorneyi w.
M. Peck, who was sentenced yester-
day to serve three years at San QUEEN
to next Monday morning, to allow
him to settle some business matters
with his brother. who cannot be here
before Saturday.
The case of Charles F. Whitney,
charged with abandoning his wife ana
two small children, was dismissed this
morning on motion of Deputy DIS
trict Attorney Rutan, who decided the
evidence given by the woman would
not warrant a conviction. A jury mad
been impaneled in the justice court
and the case was well under way
when the motion for dismissal came
and was Immediately granted. 1t de-
veloped that Whitney did not abandon
his wife and children, but that she
threatened to leave him, and he sim
ply told her to do as she pleased.
Then she left, took the children with
her and at once swore to complaint
against her husband.
Manuel Velares, who yesterday
pleaded guilty to burglary and was
sentenced to servo one year at San
Quentin, was taken north this morn
ing by Constable Vincent of Hunting
ton Beach.
Mary G. MeaSor, the 1d-year-olu
schoolgirl who disappeared from here
over two weeks ago and was located
yesterday In Bakersfield, has again
dropped out of sight, having left the
hotel where she had registered. The
girls mother today seemed disposed
to let her daughter take her own
course, and it is altogether probable
that no further efforts will be taken
to bring the girl back.
Barney Mackey, a 15-year-old lad,
was badly burned last evening at the
local laundry by the explosion of a
steam pipe that connects with the
soapmaking plant. The boys face and
left side are scalded, but he may not
be permanently injured.
An interlocutory decree of divorce
was granted today to Viola Ballard
against Charles Ballard, and the Gus
tcdy of the minor child given to the
defendant
Forty-five marriage licenses were is
sired from the county clerks office last
month. and two final and four inter-
locutory DEGREES of divorce were
granted.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-02
PROPOSAL MADE TO CITY
BY WAVE MOTOR EXPERT
Offers to Build Pier and Construct
Plant for Light and Power If
Contracts Are Assured
Him

LONG BEACH, Oct. 1.-C. A. Bur-
rows, the King county wave motor ex-
pert who has had his mechanism on
exhibition on the outer wharf here sew
eral days, is pleased with its showing
and today made a proposition to the
chamber of commerce to build new
pier and construct a wave motion plant
there for electric light and power, pro-
vided he could secure contracts for the
Use of that power at rates now paid by
consumers in the city. He proposes, If
his plan is given the necessary encour-
agement, to build the first great plant
in the world to make practical use of
the power constantly developed by the
waves"
When a written agreement is sub
mitted the chamber of commerce will
take up the work of securing the con-
tracts requested.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-02
POMONA
NOTES ON CURRENT EVENTS
IN POMONA AND VICINITY
Office 1852 W. Second st.
Home Phone 43S.

POMONA, Oct. 1.-Constable Slanker
has commenced a crusade against the
wholesale theft of walnuts which is
going on in the vicinity. Last Friday
one man had three trees stripped and
the owner estimates his loss at $40.
The same rigorous prosecution, Will be
made against walnut thieves that was
made last winter against orange
thieves.
There are several deputies on duty
and one arrest has been made.
The two national banks of this city
are in excellent condition. According
to the statements rendered september
%, the total deposits are $1,425,07S.37.
The Pomona board of trade has re-
ceived the prize ribbon on it's exhibit
of navel oranges at the state fair,
lately held at Sacramento. This prize
will be followed by a diploma duly en-
graved, naming article and the ex-
hibitor. Los Angeles county took the
grand prize for the best exhibit at the
fair this year, and the Pomona exhibit
is to be credited with it's share in
bringing about this result.
The officers and men of company ID
and the Seventh regiment band are
making preparations to attend the
camp of instruction at Atascadero.
They have received marching orders
and leave Pomona Sunday afternoon.
The following officers will have charge
of the company: w. w. Midgley, cap
tain; R. J. Clark, first lieutenant; H. l..
Duffy, second lieutenant; j. R. Miller
will be director of the band, and Carl
Clogston drum major.
The last quarterly conference meet
ing for the year was held last evening
in the parlors of the Methodist church
south. The following officers We're
elected: Board of stewards, w. M.
Saltonstall, DR.. T. ]. Wilson, Lewis
Terrell, A. A. Roseberry, q. A. Boiler,
w. 7. Brown, N. w. Morrow; c. w.
Guerin was reelected Sunday school
superintendent for another year.
An all-day session was held yester-
day by the members of the Baptist
church In the afternoon the subject
of discussion was new church build
ing, and a majority were in favor
This will be put before the advisory
board, however. In the evening BAN
quet was served from to 7, after
which the election of officers took
place.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-02
NOTES OF CURRENT EVENTS

SAN BERNARDIN0, Oct 1.-The
fiftieth anniversary OF the organization
of the local society OF Spiritualists will
be celebrated next Sunday with all-day
services conducted b. speakers and
singers from all owe this part of the
state. The local society is the oldest
society of Spiritualists west of the
Rocky Mountains.
Eugene Brown AMI Rudolph Con
zales, each but ten years of age, are in
iail on charge of stealing two horses
last night, one belonging to S. J.. Go
well and the other to Lester McGill.
The horses were taken Iate last night.
This morning the boys were arrested
and confessed. They, with others,
were caught by the police ten days
ago for a similar affair. and at that
time confessed to having burglarized
several stores. They probably will be
sent to a reform school.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-02
SANTA MONICA
DEATH CLAIMS TWO VICTIMS
AMONG WELL KNOWN CITIZENS
Cor. Oregon ave. and Third street
Home phone 117S.

SANTA MONICA. Oct. 1.-R. Porter
E. Elliot, who had been resident of
this city twenty-five years, died at
his home, ASP Eleventh street, this
morning. Death was due to a COM
plication OF diseases eliminating in
heart failure. Deceased is survived by
a widow and eight children.
Mr.. Eliot, who was a veteran of the
Civil war was for six years a mem
Der of the board of education, and
was engaged in the contracting and
building trade until about two weeks
OF his death.
John Lewis Becker one of the best
known car men on the Los Angeles
Electric system, died at o'clock this
rnUrning from heart failure at his
home, 1888 Eleventh street. He was
80 years old and is survived by a
widow and two children. Funeral
services will be held Saturday morn
ing at 10 o'clock from the Bresee Bros.
&, Todd undertaking parlors.
For the past year Mr., Becker suf-
fered from rheumatism and had lost
much time from his occupation on that
account,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-02
DECLARE IN FAVOR
OF INCORPORATION
BELMONT HEIGHTS TO SET UP
FOR ITSELF
'Fifty-nne Votes Cast for Proposition
and Thirty-three Are Against.
Officers Are Placed In
Nomination
Lsneclal to The Herald

LONG BEACH, Oct. 1.-The election
held in Belmont Heights today to de-
termine whether or no that district
should be incorporated resulted in the
proposition being carried. For the
proposition SO votes were cast and 81
against.
Throughout the day the incorpora-
tionists and the "antis'' worked hard.
The influences brought to bear within
the city of Long Beach had much to
do with the size of the vote against
the project. The outcome Of the cleo
ton has been a principal matter of
discussion and conjecture here for
weeks.
The following officers were nomi-
mated for the proposed new city:
Board of trustees, B. F. Vandewater,
H. V. Bassett, ]. w. Ray, Asa Green,
j. H. Brown; clerk, c. A. S. Higley;
treasurer "A. w. Reynolds; marshal,
Ernest Craig.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-02
LEAVES ON READING TOUR

PASADENA, Oct. Mrs. Dorothea
Hoaglin- Hayden of Altadena left to-
day on her annual reading tour, which
will take her as far as the Atlantic
coast.
Beginning in Sacramento, Mrs. Hoag-
lin will work gradually across the con-
tinent until she reaches Boston, where
she will have the privilege of giving
a recital before the Emerson School of
Oratory.
She expects to return in time to give
a recitation of Hauptmann's "Sunken
Bell before the Shakespeare club, De-
cember IL.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-02
WoRKMEN ON COUNTY ROAD
UNEARTH REMAINS OF CHILD

SAN BERNARDINO. Oct. John
Mathews, who is employed in oversee
ing the work of strengthening the coun-
ty road in the Cajon Pass country, re-
ported to the sheriff's office this morn
ing that the workmer had uncovered
the remains of a child, 6 or years OF
age, which was buried about four and
a half feet beneath the surface. From
the condition of the body it had been
in the ground probably some years.
There was nothing on it by which it
could be identified, so far as discov-
cred, and the affair probably will re-
main a mystery.