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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-04
ORGANIZE COMMITTEE TO
WORK FOR CITYS DIVISION
Sinners of Recent Petition Pledge
Themselves to Education Of Voters
and Efforts to Obtain Speedy
Election

SAN PEDRO. Dec. AT a meeting
held last evening by number OF the
signers of the petition presented TO the
citv trustees November II, asking Tor
an election on the division of the CITY
AFT Fifth street, an organization was
perfected which will be known as the
citizens consolidation committee, ana
the following officers were elected:
DR.. w. A. Weldon, chairman; j. A.
Anderson and Lewis Hansen, vice
chairnen; E. D. Seward, secretary, ana
oscar Jacobsen, treasurer. A NUMBER
of standing committees were appointed
but their names have not been maze
public. The purpose of the committee
which will add to its numbers from time
70 fine as occasion demands, is best
EXPRESSED by a resolution which was
passed at last nights meeting ana Or
dered published: o
.'Whereas, On November II, 1908, a
mammoth petition, signed by $50 voters
of this city, was presented to the poard
of trustees, asking for an election tnat
the voters may vote upon the questioh
of excluding from the city of san
Pedro the territory nortn OIL the sout"
line of Fifth street; and,
"Whereas, The purpose OF dlVldlng
the CITY is that the territory eXciudeu
may annex to the city of Los Angeles
and that the territory remaining may
at a later date also annex or consoli
date with the greater city; and
whereas, The board of city trustees
have as yet taken no steps toward call
ing the election; and
sWhereas, The matter is OF great
public Importance, and the rights of the
people ought to be heard and Justice
demands that the matter be put imme-
diately before the people at an cleo
ton; now, therefore. be it
Resolved That we signers OF the pc
tition and business men and resident
nroperty holders and voters in the city
of San Pedro, in meeting assembled TINS
I'd day of December, 1908, do hereby or
ganize a citizens consolidation commit
fee. which shall be composed of the
voters here present and such other
voters who have signed the aforesaid
petition who may hereafter become
members of our committee.
And further, that we as committee
do earnestly work for the rights of the
petitioners in asking for an election;
that we as a committee work for the
education of the voters upon the bene-
fits we believe will result to business
and property interests in this city when
a union is effected between this city
and the city of Los Angeles, and that
we consider any other matters when
may properly be brought before citi-
zens' consolidation committee.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-04
PROMINENT OFFICIAL
DISMISSED BY MAYOR
DRUNKENNESS ADVANCED AS
CAUSE OF DISCHARGE
Chief, Executive Charged in Certain
Quarters with Endeavoring to
Curry Favor for Sake of
denomination
Especial to The Herald.

SAN BERNARDINO. Dec. "A
shake-up IN municipal administration
circles has occurred, resulting in the
firing of the street superintendent, M.
P. Corners, by Mayor J. J. Hanford,
the cause stated being drunkenness. 1t
is alleged, however, that politics is be-
hind the discharge, and that Hanford
hopes to intrench himself more strong
ly for a denomination by the Republican
convention as mayor for another term.
The term which is now drawing to a
close has been marked by continual
chickering's and quarrels in administra-
ton circles, and these have initiated
against the good of the city.
L. r. Lothrop, civil engineer VINO
has been at times with various corpor-
ations in this part of the state, is said
to be under consideration for the va
cant position.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-04
PASADENA ELKS TO
HOLD BIG CARNIVAL
CROWN CITY WISHES TO AID
LOS ANGELES LODGE
Proceeds of Harvest Festival to Swell
Fund for Entertainment of
Grand Lodge at Angel
City
Especial to The Herald. ]

PASADENA. Dec. 3.7January %, 26
and ~ the Elks of Pasadena will hold
q harvest festival similar to the one
held by Los Angeles lodge of Elks, with
the object of raising enough money to
aid their Los Angeles brothers in enter
tanning the members of the grand lodge
at its next session in the Angel City.
The harvest festival is to be one of
the big frAternal events Of the winter
and one of the features which is ex-
pected to make it enjoyable will be the
distribution of prizes, tickets for which
are being sold throughout the city by
the members of the local lodge.
Local Elks in business have donated
valuable articles and the members are
selling tickets for these prizes. The
distribution will be at the Elks' festi-
val
Pasadena particularly is interested
in the success of the grand lodge, for
the local lodge was largely instru-
mental in securing the session for Los
Angeles In return for this favor the
Los Angeles members succeeded in
having DIR. Charles II. Ward of the
Pasadena lodge appointed district dep
uty grand exalted ruler.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-04
NOTES OF CURRENT EVENTS

SAN BERNARDINO, Dec. 3-James
Knoles, a switching foreman in the
Santa Fe yards, had a narrow escape
from death this afternoon. being struck
and knocked from the side of a car by
one of the piers of the foot viaduct
near the passenger station. Although
his injuries are serious, he will recover.
The rainfall up to late this afternoon
amounts to a little more than half an
inch for the storm. The prospect is for
more this evening. The rain will do an
immense amount of good throughout
this entire section and causes general
rejoicing.
Frank Won de Kritenger went to the
county, Jail today for sixty days as a
result of the Boer WaE, though that
was fought years ago. De Kritenger
lives in Cotton and is a Boer by birth.
Yesterday he got into an argument
with an Englishman over their former
difficulty and a terrific 6st fight re-
suited the English being Clipped to a
finish But he caused the arrest of the
Boer, who will now crack rock for the
county.
An agreement has been reached be-
tween the Merchants association of
San Bernardino and the Los Angeles
Wholesalers board of trade as to the
dumping of bankrupt stocks on the
local market. 1t has been agreed by
the Los Angeles wholesalers that, as
far as possible, bankrupt stocks shall
be sold in the town where the failure
occurs. and not sent here or elsewhere.
This was the only concession asked for
by the merchants here.
A movement is on among the physi-
clans of San Bernardino to form cor
poration for the building of private
hospital an improvement the city is
very much in need of. There are two
small private hospitals here, but they
are incapable of taking care of the
wants of the community. The hospital
will be made modern in every respect.
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HOLLYWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
JUNIORS TO GIVE FARCE

HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 3.-The high
school juniors will give their annual
play tomorrow evening in the aud
itorium. My Lord in Livery" is the
title of the farce. 1t is customary for
each succeeding junior class to give a
dramatization, and this generally comes
off before the Christmas holidays.
Following is the cast: Lord Therl-
mere, Hiram Walton; Spiggott, an old
family butler, Alfred Labrum; Hopkins,
the smallest page procurable, Douglas
Malin Robert, Benegim Potter; Sybil
Amberley, Marie LaBadie; Laura and
Rose, her friends, Ana Mclaughlin and
Rose Conklin.
The juniors have been rehearsing for
the past three weeks and have their
parts down to perfection. The glee
clubs and orchestra will assist In the
program The auditorium is decorated
in splendid style and the farce promises
to turn out well. The play will begin
at 8 o'clock.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-04
VENICE PREPARED TO
WELCOME NAVAL MEN
OFFICERS AND CREW OF CATl-
NAT TO BE FETED
Hector Alliot viii Act as POSTMASTER
at Nights Banquet and Los
Angeles Will Be Rep
resented

Home 4o1S.
Especial to The Herald

VENICE. Dec. 3.-All Venice has
put on its holiday attire preparatory to
greeting the officers and crew of the
French cruiser Catinat, which will ar
rive here tomorrow forenoon at about
10 o'clock.
A committee composed of representa-
tives of the commercial organizations
and the board of trustees of Ocean
Park will go aboard the ship imme-
diately on its arrival and extend the
courtesies of Venice to the ships COM
pany. The United States volunteer
life saving crew will salute the war
vessel as she drops anchor.
At IL o'clock Commodore Bouehard
of the Catinat will make his official
visit to the shore, returning the cour-
tesy of the reception committee
Among those invited to receive the
commodore are the presidents of the
various women's clubs of the towns
on Santa Monica bay.
In the evening a banquet will be ten
dered the officers of the cruiser at the
Ship hotel. Hector Alliott will Off
ciate as POSTMASTER, and members of
the French colony of Los Angeles will
be present, as will also a number of
the foreign consuls resident at Los
Angeles.
After the banquet a naval ball will
DG given dl lH6 duultOIluIhy WHICH Will
be preceded by a reception to the Off
GERS of the ship. The foreign consuls
will act as patrons, and the members
of the women's clubs of the bay will
be the patronesses. The grand march
will be led by Commodore Bouchard
and Mrs. Abbot Kinney, followed, in
order according to rank and right of
by the other officers of
the ship, city officials, foreign consuls
and invited guests.
1t is not known just how long the
vessel will remain, but 1t is probable
she will not leave until late Saturday.
The following extract taken from the
commanders letter of acceptance to
Mayor H. B. Eakins of Ocean Park
will be of interest: "The officers of
the Catinat are deeply sensible of the
cordial invitation that has been re-
ceived from the people of your city,
and beg to assure that as many as
possible will take advantage of it and
avail themselves of your hospitality
during the stay of the Catinat at
Venice"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-04
PASADENA BRIEFS

PASADENA. Dec. 3.-Little rain fell
during the day in Pasadena, though
it started to rain again this evening.
The total rainfall for the season so
far is nearly four and three-quarters
inches, and the rain during the early
morning hours was very heavy, the
heaviest of the entire storm.
An effort to arrange a post-season
football game with the Los Angeles
high school and the Pasadena high
school teams as participants has failed.
The Pasadena boys secured permission
from the school authorities to play.
but the Los Angeles team refused to
meet them.
Arthur Harley and Alexander
Short of Elizabeth lake were brought
before Justice Klamroth today on
charges of operating blind pigs and
in each case the bail for appearances
at hearing was fixed at $500.
Retiring Manager Ogan of the Sunset
company last evening was presented
with a handsome thirty-second degree
Masonic emblem by his former sub
Ordinates at the telephone exchange.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-04
DEATHS

HEELER-Samuel w. Wheeler, age 81
years. native of Michigan. As East Forty
second street; Brights disease.
McCAULEY-Frank McCauley, age SO years,
native of Ireland, county hospital; tuber-
culosis.
GREEN-Jane A. Green, age 79 years ma
tive of New York. 337 South Olive street;
cancer.
MIRAMONTEZ-Brigi Miramontez, age
year, native of California, 749 Ducom-
mum street; meningitis.
LAWSON-Chrlstina Lawson, age So years,
native of Sweden, county hospital; senile
dysentery.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. E. Hawkins, age 66
years, native of New Brunswick, 154 West
Eleventh street: paraletic dementia.
DUNN-James Dunn, age years, native OF
Georgia, 1926 Thanning street; dphtheria
DAVIS-Jane Davis age so years. native
of Louisiana, 957 East Twelfth street;
phthsis.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-04
BIG RECEPTION HELD
ON CRUISER CATINAT
THREE HUNDRED GUESTS IN
MERRY MOOD
Vessel Decorated Gorgeously, cham-
payne Flows Generously and Decks
Echo to Sounds of Music
and Dancing

SAN PEDRO. Dec. 3.-With the
strains of the "Marseillaise' stu ring
ing in their ears and a final cheer OF
"Vive Catinat" the last of the 300
guests left the French cruiser little
after o'clock this evening, after being
most delightfully."- entertained by Com
modore Buchard and his officers.
The invitations for this reception had
been sent out to the French colony OF
Los Angeles and a few American
friends, mostly from San Pedro, and
the affair was the most elaborate that
has been given by any ship in TINS
harbor.
The cruiser was decorated for the
occasion with an abundance of PAINS
and flowers, the decks being inclosed
by canvas, covered with the hags OF
all nations All the guns were dec
GRATED with bougenvillae and smllaX,
while palms and pepper bows We're
banked around the landings and COM
panionways. Below deck, in the Off
GERS quarters, were beautiful bouquets
of red roses and carnations.
Music was furnished by an excellent
orchestra and the guests and Officers
danced on deck.
It was about 8 o'clock when the first
boatload reached the side of the vessel,
where the guests were greeted by the
commodore. In addition to COM
modious launch hired for the occasion
the ships launch, towing large snip
boat, was used to carry the crowd
from the landing to the boat.
French pastry, sandwiches anu
champagne were served.
It was an ideal day for reception
the sun shining brightly and the water
being calm.
Among those present were Marc Du-
rand, consular agent, and ms iaInllyi
A. Blanchard and family, Louis SEN
tous, IT,, and family, Edgar e. Lee
febre and family, Leon Escallier ana
family, Jules Viole and family, A. ID;
Caial and family, Felix Clavere ana
family, George Filhol, j. Auclalr ana
family. Ernest Fleur, wife and daugh-
ters Leon Curtet and wife, Mrs A.
Donate, Mrs De Ancy and two daugh-
ters. Mrs. Pellissier and daughter, Mrs:
De Roulet, Mr.. Lepoids and family, ia
Naud and wife, Mr.. Gleason, MT.
Kaufman and family, all from Los
Angeles. c,.ou,os
From Wilmington came Charles
Menveg and P. Picheri.
The guests from San Pedro included
Major J. A Walton and wire. Secre-
tarv w. F. Bickenbach of the san
Pedro charmber of commerce, a. w;
Sepulveda and wife, Edward Amar ana
Hyife and two sons. AL Larson and wife,
DIR. and Mrs. w. A. Weldon, d. ID;
Seward and wife, Mrs. Sauret and
Mrs. O. c. Abbott. Misses Alice smith,
blanche Buckhout, Martha Syla, lsa-
bei SYLVIA, Jane Mccarthy, Amy Sau-
ref Wilhelmina Nicolai Mrs. john L.
CAREY. Mrs. A. Carmagnole; Messrs:
Fl. w. Armour, Hadley w. Gross, Pml
Gaffev. Chrales Nicolai and r. d. Sc
pl1lVeda,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-04
DOCTORS APPROVE
VACCINATION LAWS
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MED
les OPPOSE CHANGE
Organizato" of Physicians Meet at
Santa Ana and Discuss Matters
Pertaining TO Medical
Profession
Especial to The Herald

SANTA ANA, Dec. 3.-More than
100 medical practitioners are in at
tendance here at the annual convention
of the Southern California Medical So
ciety.
The report of the society's committee
on legislation, which recommended that
the legislature allow the vaccination
and medical laws of the state to remain
as they are, was adopted. 1t is under
stood that efforts will be made at the
next session of the Legislature to change
existing conditions, and the convention
today went on record as opposing any
such plan.
A reception was given the visitors
and their wives last night at the home
of DR.. II. S. Gordon, and tonight a ban
ouet at ElSs hall ended the social part
of the convention.
Officers for the coming year were
elected today as follows: DIR. F. r.
Burnham, San Diego president; DIR. c.
ID. Ball, Santa Ana, first vice president;
DR.. ]. M. Holden, Long Beach, second
vice president; DR.. Joseph M. King,
Los Angeles. secretary treasurer.
Long Beach will entertain the society
at its meeting in May, the invitation
having been accepted at today's meet
ing.
Rainfall Totals Half Inch
SANTA ANA, Dec. 3.-Less than half
an inch of rain fell during the storm
which ended this morning, making the
total precipitation in this vicinity 2.56
inches for the season.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-04
MERCHANTS WILL APPLY FOR
FURTHER FIRE PROTECTION

SAN BERNARDINO, Dec. 3.-Addi-
tional fire protection for the city is to
be urged by the Merchants association,
committee having been named to
visit the council and ask that extra
equipment be secured at once.
Similar moves have been urged in the
past, but the council has been slow to
act. The city has in the way of equip
ment practically only what 1t has
twenty years ago, though the water
system has been inestimably improved.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-04
ACCUSATION OF FAILURE TO
RECORD BIRTHS DISMISSED

SAN BERNARDINO. Dec. 9.-The
charge against DR.. H. f. Andrews for
failing to record births has been dis
missed. The case in the first instance
grew out of the row that has been on
here for some months between num-
Der of the best physicians on the one
side and the city health officer, DR.. j.
NJ. Hurley, on the other.
DIR. Andrews has been recording all
births with the state board of health,
because of the objections to DR.. Hurley,
but, under instructions from the state
board, in the future he will mail his
records of births to the city health
officer, the law so requiring.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-04
MANY NEW MEMBERS JOIN
AMERICAN YE0MEN ORDER
Organization Now Numbers Two Hum
bred, Having Increased Greatly
Under Local Leadership in
Last Few Years

POMONA, Dec. 3-The local Home
stead of American Yeoman has in
itiated twelve new members, as fol-
lows: Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Joos, Mr..
and Mrs. Monroe Thurman. Miss e,
Chaplin, Messrs c. H. Sanborn, Will
liam Monroe, Glen Clark, Chester
Thompson, Ford league, j. P. Reid,
Lester Elliott.
Under the leadership of Hugo E.
Schwichtenberg the local order has
grown to a membership of 200 in two
years.
Schwichtenberg, foreman; George NJ.
Gibler, master of ceremonies; S. r.
Langhart. master of accounts; Mrs.
George Chain, chaplain, and Mrs. f.
Mccain, correspondent. The other Of
ficers are to be appointed by the fore
man,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-04
OIL HEATER BURNS OUT;
GAS CAUSES EXPLOSION

LONG BEACH, Dec. 3.-The fire in a
heater at an Ocean avenue hotel burn
ing out last night and the oil continu-
ing to drip on the hot pipes, gas was
generated. Frank Ogorah, japanese
employed in the hotel, lighted match
near the heater, and a terrific explo-
sion followed.
His hands and face were burned Sc
Verely, and for more than an hour he
suffered great agony. He was later
taken to a hospital in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-04
SPANISH WAR VETERANS
HOLD SPIRITED SESSION
Ensign BagIey Camp Elects New Off
cers-Results Considered Victory
for Those Wishing State
Encampment

PASADENA, Dec. 3.-After what is
reported to have been a particularly
warm meeting, Ensign Bagley camp Of
the Spanish war veterans last evening
elected new officers, headed by William
H. Reeves as commander. This is APP
parently victory for the side claiming
that the state encampment should
come to Pasadena next year.
The other officers chosen were: f. A.
Foy, senior vice commander; w. j.
Newman junior vice commander; r. F.
Pomeroy, officer of the day; Lester j.
Packard, officer of the guard; r. H.
Lee, chaplain; DR.. Ralph w. Avery,
surgeon, and Floyd G. Trayer, trustee.
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LEADING AUTHORITIES TO
DISCUSS PUBLIC HEALTH

public Health Problems. of Local
Interest is the subject to be discussed
by DR.. George H. Kress, secretary of
the public health commission of the
Medical society of California, at the
next regular monthly meeting of the
Southern California Academy of Sci
ences. The meeting will be held at s
O'CLOCK Monday night, December z, in
symphony hall. The address by DIR.
Kress will be illustrated with stereop-
ticon views.
DR.. f. G. e. Mattison. chairman of
the public health commission of the
Medical society of California, will de-
work" a scientific activity of the high
est Importance to the community.
"a Discussion of the Work of Our
Health ONCE" is a subject which will
be treated by DR.. L. M. Powers, health
officer Of Los Angeles.
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ANNOUNCE pauahters RetrothaI

PASADENA, Dee. 3.-This evening
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Edmundson of $50
North Orange Grove avenue announced
the engagement of their daughter, Miss
Florence Mabel Ross, to George P.
Cary, president of the Tournament of
Roses association and candidate of the
Democratic party at the last election
for the assembly from the Sixty-sev-
enth district. While the exact date of
the wedding is not announced, the GER
emory will take place during the holi-
day season.
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LONG BEACH ITEMS

LONG BEACH, Dec. 3.-Dougles
Coughran has been elected captain of
the high school basebell team for an
other season. He was captain last year
and had a strong team in the field.
One of the huge concrete cylinders
under the outer wharf was washed
loose last night, but did not fall into
the water until this afternoon. The
cylinder was fastened by chains and
ca bles by the whartinger so it would
not fall against a nearby boat landing
and wreck it.
Mrs. Ida L. Elston, 80 years old. of
635 Pacific avenue died last night.
Three children survive. The family
came to California six years ago.
Funeral services will be held at 2
o'clock tomorrow afternoon at Ply
mouth Congregational church.
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WORK BEGUN ON BUILDINGS
FOR TOURNAMENT OF ROSES

PASADENA, Dec. 3.-In spite of the
showers this afternoon. work on the
two additions to the grand stand at
Tournament park was begun. 1t is
expected these additions, which will
practically double the seating capacity,
will be completed within two weeks,
and contractor Hansen has agreed to
have everything in readiness several
days before the opening day of the an
nual Tournament of Roses.
One of the additions to the grand
stand will be built to the north of the
present stand and the other to the
south. 1t is thought their construction
will prevent a repetition of the trouble
in handling the great crowds antic-
pated which made so much adverse
comment last year.
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LONE PROSPECT0R PASSES
AWAY IN TUNNEL REFUGE
Desert Travellers Will Miss Hence
forth the Drftwood Fire That
Served Them Nightly as a
Warning Beacon

SAN BERNARDINO, Dec. Bill
Bentley an aged prospector who has
lived alone just outside of Barstow, at
the old well of what is known as the
Chink mine, is dead. His living room
since he had made his home there had
been in the abandoned tunnel, and there
his lifeless body was found. He had
been dead two or three days.
1t was his practice always to keep
bright fire burning at the mouth of
the tunnel at night, as a beacon light
to desert travellers coming that way.
The fire was kindled with driftwood
from the Mojave river.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-04
BELIEVES MAN COMMITTED
SUICIDE AT OUTER WHARF
Wharfinger Saw Person Evidently In
tending to End Existence, but
Later Gould Find No
Trace of Him

LONG BEACH, Dec. 3.-Wharfinger
Charles Baettge believes man was
drowned in the ocean near the outer
wharf last night and that it was case
of suicide
At Ills o'clock he looked through the
window of his office and saw man
walking alone along the railing of the
wharf. driving rain was falling.
After waiting twenty minutes, expect
ing to see the man return, the wharf
niger went out on the pier but was I'M
able to see anyone. He could not de-
scribe the man or tell how he was
dressed, owing to darkness.