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Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
OCEAN PARK MAN
FOUND NOT GUILTY
Second of Indicted Men Acquitted, but
District Attorney Announces
There VIII Be No Let Up
in Prosecutions

The jury in the case of David J..
Lewis, charged with Illegal registration
at Ocean Park, yesterday returned a
verdict of not guilty after being out
less than twenty minutes. Lewis is the
second of the indicted men to be tried,
jury disagreeing in the case of Dem
nett Childs early this week.
Argument was concluded at 10:45
O'clock, Attorney e. A. Meserve clos
ing for the defense and Hartley Shaw,
deputy district attorney, for the prose-
cution. Meserve contended that the
testimony brought in by the district at
torney's office amounted to nothing
more than a technicality, while Shaw
maintained that Lewis had never sur
rendered his residence in Los Angeles.
Following the verdict, it was stated
ty the district attorney that there
would be no backward step because of
the jury's action, and that all pending
cases in connection with the disincorpo-
ration election at Ocean Park would be
pushed vigorously.
The next case to be tried is that of
Thomas Thompson, also indicted on a
Charge of Illegal registration.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
NEW
MOVEMENT
THIRD PARTY MAY ENTER THE
RACE
POLITICAL POT is BOILING AT
OCEAN PARK
New Ticket Composed of Well Known
and Responsible Business
Men Talked of by
Citizens

Special to The Herald.
OCEAN PARK, Feb. 2S..A new move
has been planned in the local political
field and it is probable will result in the
framing of a third ticket for the April
election.
While every effort was made to
launch the Independent-Pr Progressive
party ticket as an impartial and non
factional one, many Of the Kinney fac
tionists are frank in their criticism OF
its nominees, claiming that the ticket
as a whole represents the Fraser and
Jones interests as against Abbot Kin
ney.
Several weeks ago a plan was pro-
jected to slate a trustee ticket at a
general mass meeting, each faction
making it's nominations from the floor
and later drawing down the candidates
to five men upon whom both parties
would agree.
This movement was not strongly sup
ported, and finding the sentiment a
latent one the projectors of the "har-
mony" campaign practically abandoned
the idea, hoping In the meanwhile the
two parties would agree upon a COM
promise ticket
1t Is purposed now by a number of
the square deaP' men to slate new
and third ticket.
Select Candidates
AS planned the five nominees who
will be candidates for the trusteeship
on the new ticket to be fostered will
be Charles w. Damerel, candidate on
the Independent-Progr party
slate; e. Griffith, one of the Good Gov
ernment leagues nominees; David
Evans, a we'll known capitalist who Is
prominently identified with the fall
minded citizens; DR.. ]. M. White, whose
interests are impartially with both
parties and with the city as a whole
and r. A. Phillips, proprietor of the
Venice Drug company.
If framed as planned this ticket, it is
stated, will be the strongest in the
field. Damerel and Griffith are both
strong candidates on their respective
tickets, and both are generally looked
upon as men who as trustees would be
guided by right rather than by per-
sonal or party prejudices.
The ticket as a whole, it is claimed,
will be vote carrier and will call votes
from both factions, thus lessening the
strength of the two tickets already
slated.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
SAN PEDRO TRUSTEES TO
CONTROL WHARF LICENSES
County Board Of Supervisors Serves
Notice That Alleged Usurpation
of Privilege Is Not to
Continue

The board of supervisors yesterday
received notice from the city trustees
of San Pedro that an ordinance will
be passed by that body during the
coming month which is expected to
take from the county the control of
wharfage in that city and also the
collection of the wharf license taxes.
In their resolutions the trustees say
the practice of the county of fixing
rates and issuing licenses has amount
ed to an usurpation of the board of
trustees privileges.
Hartley Shaw, chief deputy district
attorney, said he did not believe the
county would contest the city's right
to control the territory.
Il believe that practically all the
wharfage is inside the limits of one or
the other of the two beach towns" he
said. "r cannot say without a contest
what the county's rights are in regard
to licenses issued in the past In the
future there will probably be no ques-
tion about the right of the cities to
control the wharfage"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29

WILL REVIE w
GREAT FLEET
F0RTY-THREE WARSHIPs WILL
PASS IN LINE
Grandest Naval Display in History of
the Country to Take Place
in San Francisco
Harbor
Nv Aeeooioted I,rnss

By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2s.-when thu
battleship fleet reaches San Francisco,
about the middle of April, Secretary
Metcalf promises to the people of the
Pacific coast 1.-THE grandest naval dis
play in the history of the country"
Plans for the display have been per-
fected IN detail by the navy depart
ment.
Forty-five American fighting ships
will occupy San Francisco bay. The
secretary of the navy, aboard the Yank-
ton as his flagship, will review the
fleet. The ships, which include the
sixteen battleships of Admiral Evans
squadron, beside the West Virginia and
the Nebraska, the heavy 4.500-ton cruis-
ers Tennessee, Washington, South Da-
kota, California, Colorado and Mary
land; the cruisers Charleston, Milwau-
kee, st. Louis, and Albany and the COM
Element of torpedo boats and auxiliary
slips, will be anchored in the bay from
Mission wharf to Hunters point.
This position is not on the line of the
ferries between San Francisco and Oak
land, but in easy view of each city.
The Yankton, bearing the flag of
Secretary Metcalf, will pass between
the columns of ships. The roar of
saluting guns, the music of naval
bands, the gala appearance of the har-
Dor craft and of the two cities which
fringe the harbor will enhance the
spectacle.
The exact date of the review has
not been fixed. but it will be held short
ly after the middle of April, when the
fleet will have completed its historic
cruise, had a months target practice
at Magdalena bay. run the gauntlet
of receptions at San Diego and Los
Angeles and has had time to allow the
anchors to rest in the hospitable sands
of San Francisco.
The latest phase of the arrangements
is the enthusiasm which the womens
clubs of San Francisco have displayed
in a program to provide entertainment
for the $4,000 enlisted men who are
making the cruise with Admiral Evans.
According to these arrangements, the
enlisted man is to be the hero of the
occasion.
Secretary Metcalf. a Californian, is
allowing his native enthusiasm to DOM
mate, and is taking personal interest
in every detail of the plans being made.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
LONG BEACH CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE TO M0DERNIZE
Will increase Board of Directors to
Twenty-Five and Amend Its
Bylaws-Committee
Is Named

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Feb. 2S.-At the first
meeting held by the chamber of COM
merce since the election of p. q. Hatch
to the office of president it was de-
cided last night to amend the bylaws
and place the affairs of the organiza-
ton in the hands of an efficient board
of twenty-five directors, therein follow
ing a plan pursued in many other cities
To assist the seven present directors
in selecting the eighteen other men to
be recommended to the chamber as a
whole for election to the board, the
president appointed a nominating COM
n1ittee consisting of H. S. Mckee, pres
i6ent of the First National bank,
w. ]. Morrison, cashier of the State
bank, and w. H. Wallace of the Ex-
change National bank.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
,CRIPPLES VICTIMS OF
BRUTAL HIGHWAYMEN
Witness of Robbery Fires Revolver at
Holdup Men and Their Attempt
to Steal Is Unsuc-
cessful

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 2S.-A
brutal assault and attempted holdup
occurred late last night when footpads
brutally beat John ]. Duggin and John
McCann, cripples. The robbery part OF
the program was prevented by several
shots being fired at the assailants by a
roomer in the oxford house, who was
attracted to the window by the cries
of the victims.
The victims had been making the
rounds of the saloons and spending con-
siderable money, and it was the belief
that they still had money that prob
ably caused the attempted holdup. The
would-be thieves escaped. Duggin's in
iuries are quite serious.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
LONG BEACH
ENGINEER OF LAUNCH Is
INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT
Nose Crushed and Face Fearfully
Lacerated When Iron Bar Flies
Loose from Engine on
Boat Music
Office e3 Locust ave.
Phone Home 260.

Special to The Herald
LONG BEACH, Feb. 2S.-Orie Seely,
23 years old, engineer on the launch
Music, was struck in the face by a
heavy piece of iron breaking loose
from the dynamo while the boat was
returning from Catalina island. and
received fearful injuries, which it was
feared for short time would prove
fatal.
His nose was crushed, his upper lip
laid wide open, and nearly all of his
teeth, both upper and lower, were
knocked loose.
An hour elapsed after the accident
before the boat reached the pier. Seely
was then hurried to the office of DR..
f. L. Rogers. He was later removed
to the home of friend and will be
confined to his bed for several weeks.
His parents live in Santa Barbara.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
Quick climatic changes try strong

Quick climatic changes try strong
constitutions and cause, among other
evils, nasal catarrh, a troublesome and
offensive disease. Sneezing. snuffling.
and difficult breathing, and the foul
discharge into the throat-all are ended
nv Ely's Cream Balm. This honest
remedy contains no cocaine. mercury.
nor other harmful ingredient. The
worst cases yield to treatment in a
short time All druggists. soc.
If you prefer to use an atomizer. ask
for LIQUID Cream Balm. 1t has all the
good qualities of the solid form of this
remedy and will rid you of catarrh or
hay fever. No cocaine to breed a dread
full habit. No mercury to dry out the
secretion. Price 75c. with spraying
tube. All druggists. or mailed by Ely
Bros, Sc Warren street. New York.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
UNDERWRITERS AGENTS NOW
BUSY AT SAN eERNARDlNo
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO. Feb. 2S.-Rep-
resentatives of the board of under
writers have been in the city this week
looking over the fire protection facilt-
ties and the improvements now under
way. 1t is expected a reduction In
rates in the buciness section VIII fol-
low, as most of the improvements have
been along the lines suggested by the
underwriters Still further effort will
be made to better guard against fire,
so rates will be lowered.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
SAN BERNARDINo BOARD OF
TRADE HOLDS BIG BANQUET

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 2S.-The
board of trade banquet this evening at
the Stewart hotel was a pronounced
success More than 200 banqueters
were at the tables, including number
from surrounding towns.
President James H. Boyd was toast
master and responses were made by
Hon. e. c. Seymour of Highland, mayor
S. G. Evans of Riverside, President F.
p. Meserve of the Redlands board of
trade. c. B. Hamilton of Cotton, c.. l..
Frazer, president of Highland chamber
of commerce; Supervisor j. B. Glover
DIR. ]. ". Baylis of this city, W. b.
Clancy. president of Riverside cham
ber of commerce. and Rev. VIII A.
Knighten of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
LONG BEACH PAPER CARRIER
HURT BY A STREET CAR
Does Not Hear Warning OF Conn.,
panions and Is Thrown from
Wheel by Pacific Eiec-
trio Trolley

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Feb. 2S.-Bruce
French, who serves a newspaper route
in this city for Los Angeles paper
came near being ground to death a
few minutes after o'clock this morn
ing beneath the wheels of westbound
Pacific Electric car in front of the
Salt Lake depot. The motorman on
the car changed his bell repeatedly and
other boys standing across the street
yelled warnings, but French did not
hear them until the car was close be-
hind him.
AS he turned sharply off the track the
car struck the rear wheel of the bicycle
he was riding. The wheel was wrecked
and the boy was thrown violently to
the ground. He was painfully bruised
and cut.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
LONG BEACH LIBRARY BOARD
DECIDES ON BUILDING STYLE
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, FEB. 2S.-At a meet
ing of the library board last night un-
faced granite and pressed brick We're
chosen as the materials to be used in
the construction Of the Carnegie library
in this city.
Cement and plaster had formerly been
considered, and Architect Burnham of
1 os Angeles had prepared attractive
plans. The basement walls, as far up
as the windows of the first floor, will
be built of granite and the remainder of
the structure will be of brick construc-
ton. Iron stairways will be constructed
and the interior will be finished In oak
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29

Patrolman George Rice was thrown
from his bicycle on Marengo avenue,
the fall causing a compound fracture
of the left elbow joint. officer Rice
was on his way to the station to re-
port for duty when dog ran out and
in front of the wheel and caused it
to upset.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
FIREMAN INJURED IN WRECK
SUES FOR $4,000 DAMAGES
Special to The Herald.

Special TO the HeraIu
SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 2s.-A suit
for $40, 900 dmages has been commenced
by Fireman ]. F. Mckinney against
the Santa Fe and Salt Lake railroads
for injuries received in a wreck at Col
ton a year ago. Mckinney was on thu
Santa Fe passenger train which went
into Salt Lake freight by the switch
being left open by the Salt Lake crew.
He has never recovered from his in
juries, and he is crippled for life.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
WILL REPRESENT THROOP
IN ORATORlCAL CONTEST
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Feb 28.-Frank Swee-
ley has been chosen to represent
Throop institute in the annual ora
torical contest of Southern California
schools to be held at Throop March 13.
In a try-out held in the assembly
room yesterday afternoon there were
five contestants for the honor of rep
resenting Throop. Frank Sweeley spoke
on Prohibition" Allan Bixby on "In-
ternational Peace" Lawrence Jones on
"Peace," Paul Eliel on "The News
papers of Today" and Frank Hoover
on 1.-THE Struggle for Existence"
Members of the faculty judged the
contest
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
MANY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
GATHER AT SAN BERNARDINo
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 2S.-There
was a large gathering of knights OF
Columbus this evening here from Red
lands, Riverside, Cotton and other sur
rounding towns to greet State Deputy
Theodore Savage of San Francisco, Past
State Deputy Joseph Scott and Dlstrlct
Den1Itv John P. Burke, both of Los
Angeles. This afternoon the visitors
we're taken for trip over the valley
and for a dinner at the Arrowhead.
Tonight a banquet was the feature at
which a large number of knights were
present.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
RIVERSIDE DRUG CLERK
GOES VIOLENTLY INSANE
srecial TO The Herald.

RIVERSIDE, Feb. 2S.-James M.
Mccullough, drug clerk employed in
a San Bernardino store, was committed
to the asylum this afternoon violently
insane. He came home from work as
well, apparently, as usual Tuesday
night. The next day he complained Of
not feeling we'll, and since then the
malady has rapidly come on him. To-
day he became very violent and his
wrist was broken in a struggle with
the officers in the sheriff's office.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
PASADENA TENT BUNGALOW
DESTROYED; LOSS Is $500
Special to The Herald

PASADENA, Feb. 2S.-A tent bunga-
low at the southwest corner of Ray
mond, avenue and Dakota street be-
longing to Harry Irvine was destroyed
by fire late last night, entaining loss
of $780, with no insurance.
The origin Of the fire is unknown, as
the house was unoccupied, although
furnished. Electricians who visited the
fire say it was caused by defective cleo
trio light wiring.
The Dakota street fire department
answered still alarm sent in by neigh
bors, who did not discover the fire,
however, until the house was envel-
oped in flames and the firemen were
powerless to save anything of value.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
MAN HELD FOR KIDNAPPING
TRIES TO ESCAPE FROM JAIL
Makes Desperate Attempt to Elude
Pursuing Posse at San Ber-
nardino, but Is Captured
After Chase
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 2S.-J.
Welsh, recently committed to the
county jail after being caught in a
canyon above Highland, where he had
kidnapped young frankie Harrison, the
choir boy, made a desperate attempt
today to escape from the county Jail.
While at work in the rock yard he tore
off a window screen on a newspaper
Office adjoining and jumped through the
glass and dashed to freedom. A posse
followed, and after chasing him two
blocks he was caught in an attempt
to scale a high fence. =
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
PASADENA
PASADENA ORANGES
SENT TO PRESIDENT
BY A MILLIONAIRE
Secretary Taft Is Also Presented with
Box of Navels by Visiting
Friend in Crown
City
Special to The Herald.
Office "a Il. Colorado at.
Phones: Sunset 2740, Home e6s5.

PASADENA, Feb. 2S.-Shipment of a
box of the finest of California oranges
was made this week to the White
\ House at Washington as a gift to
President Roosevelt and family; also
one to Secretary of War Taft.
A we'll known millionaire now stop
ping here, who is a personal friend of
both distinguished officials, forwarded
the oranges with his compliments. The
fruit was selected and packed by G.
w. Woodbury., and no doubt the dining
tables at the homes of both distin-
guished Americans will present a
tempting appearance by the grace of
this product of our California sunshine.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
Plan Motorcycle Meet
Special to The Herald.


SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 2S.-A
movement is on among the motor
cyclists of the valley, aided by some
from Los Angeles, for a meet to be
held at Association park In this city
some time in April. The track here is
a splendid one for motorcycle racing,
and it is believed large number of
machines could be attracted.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
Poultry Raisers Organized


POMONA, Feb. 2S.-Last night a
meeting Of poultry raisers and fanciers
was held at the office of the Pomona
Poultry Supply company. There was a
large attendance and interesting talks
were given on poultry raising. An or
ganization was perfected, bylaws drawn
and adopted and regular meetings will
be held in the future.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
PASADENA WOMAN DIES
H.. PENNSYLVANIA TOWN
Special to The Herald.

PASADENA, Feb. 2S.-News has been
received here OF the death of Mrs.
James Kelso last Sunday at Latrobe,
Pa. Mrs. Kelso had been resident of
Pasadena for twenty=three years. Her
husband, who died two years ago, was
formerly pastor of the United Pres
byterian church. A daughter, Miss
Olive Kelso, who is a popular school
shortly before Christmas Mrs. Kelso's
home in this city was at 1S1 South
Madison avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
Church Elects Officers
Special to The Herald.

REDLANDS, Feb. 2S.-The annual
meeting of the Unitarian church re-
suited In the choice of the following Of
ficers for the coming year: Trustees,
A. q. Simonds, W. A. Nichols. Mrs.
Grace A. Austin and e. b. Patterson.
The annual dinner was served and a
program of musical numbers, vocal
and instrumental, added interest to
the occasion.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
Damage Suit Ended

RIVERSIDE, Feb. 2S-The Harkey-
Tibbett 100000 damage suit resulted in
verdict for the defendant, the jury
being out eight hours The case has
attracted great attention and has been
bitterly contested by the parties.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
CAPACITY OF ARROWHEAD
HOTEL TO BE ENLARGED
Special to The Herald.

SptclaI 10 Tie HerdId
SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 2S.-Dur-
ing the summer the guest capacity of
the Arrowhead hotel will be doubled.
At present the house has 100 rooms for
guests, and it has been crowded.
The plans for the erection of the ad-
dition have not been completed, but
will be soon, and work will be COM
menced as soon as the tourist season
closes
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
ROBBERS LOOT LONG BEACH
MONEY DRAWERS; GET 10 CENTS
Special to The Herald.

Special 10 the HeraIu.
LONG BEACH, Feb. 2S.-Thieves
broke into the offices of two lumber
companies here last night and rifled
the cash drawers. The sum of 10 cents
was obtained from one drawer, while
in the other not cent was found.
The offices visited by the thieves
were those of the Harbor Lumber COM
pany at Ocean and Golden avenues and
the Home Mill company at Anaheim
street and American avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
GETTING the Soma

Say, boss. I'll shovel off your sidewalk
for a song" said the boy with the snow
shovel.
ahead. and I'll put the phonograph out here
on the stoop so you can hear it!'-Yonkers
Statesman.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
Dead Man Identified

Special to The Herald
stranger recently killed by a Santa Fe
train near Daggett has been identified
as r. III. Myers of Texas. 1t was
thought at the time the man was from
Anaheim.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29

New York Market
NEW YORK. Feb. 2S.-Twenty-one navels.
lemon sold; navels easier and &c to 1Oc
lower; lemons easy. Weather clear and IA
vorable.
NAVELS
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
No Chance to TaIk

Mrs. Crimsonbeak-John, you yawned twice
while we were calling on that lady.
Mr.. Crimsonbeak-Well. dear, YOU didn't ex-
pect me to keep my mouth closed all the time.
did you?-Yonkers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
PASADENA VISITOR LEGAL
ADVISER TO ROCKEFELLER
Special to The Herald.

PASADENA, Feb. 2S.-Virgil P.
Kline, one of the leading attorneys of
Cleveland, o., arrived at the Maryland
today to remain several weeks to recu-
perate in California sunshine. Mr..
Kline is legal representative of John
D. Rockefeller and has participated
in numerous suits wherein the Stand
ard Oil interests were being defended
in the courts.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
VISITORS TO IMPERIAL
ARE GREETED CORDIALLY
Special to The Herald.

IMPERIAL Feb. 2S.--One hundred
and fifty-six members of the Los An
geles chamber of commerce are touring
Imperial valley, being given cordial re-
ceptions in every town. Brawley, Inn
perial and Ell Centre were visited to-
day.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
Crown City Briefs

Mayor Windham, Chairman Craig of
the board of public works, Llewellyn
Bixby and Walter Desmond of Long
Beach, were here today to inspect a
new system of street oiling on East
Colorado street. They were accom-
panied by Messrs. Greayes and Gra-
ham, road foremen for the Pacific Elec-
trio system.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29

Dos Palmos, s. Marino Fl Co..,.......,... E.Zo
Lone Palm, Thos. MCGOWAN & Willard. 2.l0
LEMONS-Todays sale-Independent. $50 90;
Choice, 50 Is; Violet, 10; Pat Davies, $2,1O,
BLOODS-G. Rule, $3.50.
TANGERINEs-Blu Seal, 81. SO; Bear, $780,;
Lion Head, $500.
NAVELENCIAS-Lion Head, $2.45; La Pa
Iona, $3.50; Pride Cal, $2.15.
shpments-Thu 9th, 14s cars oranges
10 cars lemons.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29

Last evening the men of the 'D''
club entertained the women Of the club
at a dinner party at the home of w. T.
Fleming. The evening was spent
playing five hundred. There were pres
ent Messrs. and Mesdames w. H.
Echureman, T. S. Newby, Frank Smith,
w. T. Fleming, Walter Mcknight,
r. B. Midgley and Mrs. Fred Miner.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Hamilton cele-
brated the forty-sixth anniversary of
their marriage iy being guests at a
family dinner at the home of their
daughter, Mrs. ]. F. Evans, on Orange
Grove avenue.
The Baracas of Trinity Methodist
Episcopal church were entertained at
the home of A. G.. Ball on San Ber-
nardino avenue Thursday evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29

C. Clinton Page of Holbrook, Neb.
is visiting w. A. Garrett.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29

Supreme Secretary ]. w. Williams
of the Sons of st. George, whose head
quarters are in Philadelphia, was the
guest of the local lodge of Sons of
st. George tonight. Mr.. Williams re-
Gently came to California to recuper-
ate
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29

Mrs. H. c. Randall of New York is
visiting at the home OF her sister, Mrs.
w. S. Twiford at Boston place.