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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
STAG DINNER AT THE
PASADENA COUNTRY CLUB
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Feb. S.--Newly elected Of
fcers of the Pasadena Country club were
today indicted into office at a stag dinner
given at the club by Harrison l. Drummond,
the new president.
The dinner was given in honor Of the re-
firing officers, Charles Russell, II. Page
Warden and Fred Elmer Wilcox Besides
Mr. Drummond the new officers are Lloyd
Macy vice president; Samuel S. Pierce.
treasurer; George S. Patton, Charles @.
Perkins, John s. Cravens and IL. H SIM
clair, directors.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
TENT CITY CASE is
AGAIN POSTPONED
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
VENICE, Feb. S.--Again this morning
the Kinney tent case was taken up for
hearing before City Recorder Gallagher
and was postponed until next Satur-
day morning.
At the court little action was taken
in the case beyond the denial of a de-
murrer, which the Kinney company
sought to obtain, 1t being claimed by
the attorneys for the defendant that
the case could not legally be tried be-
fore city Recorder Gallagher.
In denying the demurrer, Judge Gal
lagher, at the request of the attorneys
representing the Kinney company and
the complainants, set the date for the
final arguments for next Saturday
morning.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
San DIeso's Postmaster Resigns

SAN DIEGO, Feb. s.-Postmaster ].
N. Newlxirk has resigned his office and
is likely to be succeeded by Assistant
Postmaster c. H. Bartholomew. Mr..
Newkirk gives no reason for his resig-
nation, save that the case is a differ
ence of opinion between himself and
the department at Washington. The
resignation was sent in a. week ago.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
steal Jewelry and Escape


BY Associated Press
PIrrsBURG. Pa. FEB. S.--Three
thieves early today hurled "a brick
through a window of a downtown
iewelry store at Liberty and Seventh
avenue and grabbing dozen watches
several rings and other valuables made
their escape.
The robbery was witnessed by
number of persons.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
Promise Warm Fight


OCEAN PARK, Feb. S.--Five possi-
hle candidates are named in connec<-
tion with the office of city marshal, and
there already is promise of a warm
fight for the office at the next election
III April The latest aspirant for the
office is John Meagher, jr. Others who
have been named are Messrs. Herzog,
Nettieton, HUFF and Neirdorff.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
Guests Flee from Hotel

BY AbsuVlaVeu I te71'
BRIDGEPoRT, Conn, Feb. S.
Guests of the Guillard hotel here. in
Guiding more than score of members
of the Peter Pan" company, were
Obliged to leave their rooms early to-
day by fire which quickly spread
from the first to the fourth floor. The
monetary loss was about $4,000.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
SOUTHERN PAcIFic's
ASSESSMENT TO $fo,ooo,ooo


BY AiIsocir' Press
LOUISVILLE, Ky, Feb. S.-The JEFF
ferson county board of supervisors to-
day raised the assessment of the
Southern Pacific company from $780,
900 to $4,000, 900. The Southern Pacific,
which is Incorporated in Kentucky, has
an office at Beechmont, suburb of
Louisville
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09

THIC EIIM WAS pRQnIIcEn FRQM ME
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
Bank Cashier Arrested

BY Associated Presa-
DIES MONIES, Ia, Feb. S.--B. C. Nc
Cullick, cashier of the defunct Prince
ton Savings bank, was arrested today
on the charge of making false entries
in the banks books. A shortage of
$4,000, it is alleged, has been dis
covered
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
Government Agent Dead
By Associated Press.

PORTLAND, Ore. Feb. s.-Frank
Michael Meyenoorff, special agent of
the department of the interior, died in
this city today. Meyendorff, who was
of noble Polish birth, achieved a SPLEEN
did reputation for his work in connec-
ton with his investigation of coal land
frauds in Utah, Wyoming and Colorado
in 1906.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
Less Work for Tralnmen


PHILADELPHIA, Feb. s.--As traffic
condition on the Reading road are not
improving the company will on Mon
day, in order to keep it's operating
force, put into effect new order
whereby the train men now in the
service will be put on four-day-a-
week basis.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
CHIEF is PRESENTED WITH
GOLD STAR BY PATRoLMEN

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH. Feb. s.--chief of Police
T. w. williams was the delighted recipient
this afternoon of a handsome silver and
gold star, tho gift of the other members Of
the force.
neat presentation speech was made by
Sergeant Fred Kutz
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
FISHING GOOD OFF WHARF
AND FINE CATCHES ARE MADE

Special to Tho Herald.
PLAYA DEL REY. Feb. s.Fishing at
Playa del Rey has been reported as OK
ceptionaily good for the last few days.
Captain AL Green, the postmaster, said
today that the first run Of pompano for the
season had appeared yesterday and are
plentiful. Several big catches OF tho fish
are reported to have been made.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
Baby Passes Away

SANTA MONICA, Feb. 7.--After only
a short Illness George Elton, the six
month old son of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Elton, died yesterday morning at the
family home. 1923 Fourth street. The
funeral was held this morning at 10
o'clock and the burial was at Wood
lawn cemetery.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
ASBESTOS COMPANY
" TO IMPROVE PLANT
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Feb. S,-That they can pro-
d,lce sufficient gas to furnish this entire city
with the commodity is the belief OF the di-
rectors of the Long Beach Asbestos company,
and at a meeting of the board this morning
steps were taken looking toward the sinking of
another we'll on the property. The seven-inch
we'll sunk a year ago has furnished gas suffi-
cient for the operation OF the plant both day
and night Tho new well will be a sixteen
inch affair and will be sunk at once TO depth
of 400 feet.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
Guard Rail Saves Train

DETROIT, Feb. ga heavy guard
rail on the Wabash railroad bridge over
the Huron river at French Landing,
thirty miles west of here, saved the
fast New York Chicago passenger
train which was derailed early today
by a sprung rail, from falling into the
river. which is forty feet deep at that
point.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
covernment's Case Ready

y
CHICAGO, Feb. S.--The printed rec
ord of the government case against
the Standard OIL company Of Indiana
was placed in the hands OF Assistant
District Attorney ]. III. Willkerson tor
day by the clerk of the circuit court
OF appeals. The court of appeals will
convene April 2. On that date the hear
ing OF the appeal from Judge Landis'
finc Of 500, 100000 viii be set for arr
ert1,nent
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
scandal Brewing In Senate

~ Aesoclateo @AeSs'
CHARLEsTOwN, w. Va. Feb. S.
A report to the effect that the liquor
lobby. seeking to defeat the pending
prohibition amendment had raised $780,
900 with which to capture the neces-
sary votes in the senate to prevent the
requisite two-thirds majority, was re-
sponsible late yesterday for the APP
pointment of committee of three sem
ators to make rigid investigation and
report the facts to the senate.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
Convention Endorses Taft

F. Associated Press
WEST PLAINS, Mo-. Feb. S.-The
Fourteenth congressional district Re-
publican convention here today in
dorsed Secretary of War Taft for the
presidential nomination.
Two delegates to the national conven-
ton at Chicago were chosen and in
structed for Taft.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
pockmen Continue Strike

cALLAO. Peru, Feb. s.7The strike
of the doclkmen at Callao continues end
the port is full of vessels waiting to
be unloaded The wharf Is over-
crowded with merchandise and thefa
has been considerable loss to trade
and q rise IN prices.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
Navy Profits BY Hard rImes

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. Feb. S.-According
to the latest records, the navy has
profiteh by the recent scarcity OF en-
ployment in many lines In the way of
en1istments, and the complement is
now only about 500 men short.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
To Build Big Packing plant

PORTLAND, Ore. Feb. 81. f.
Swift and party of officials from his
Chicago packing plant arrived in this
city to complete final plans for the
erection in Portland of an immense
packing plant TO cost in excess of
81. 500 900.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
Northerners Coming South

PORTLAND, Ore, Feb. SHORTHAND
is today hostess of 221 visitors from
Spokane, Walla Walla and other places.
This city is the first stop on the long
trip to the south. The official itinerary
calls for a seven-day trip from the
point of origin to the final destination
in Southern California.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
Valuable Residence Burned

BY Associated Press.
OTTAWA, ILL.,, Feb. 8.-Fire tonight
destroyed the residence of w. d. Boyce,
the Chicago publisher, causing 100000
damages. The house is said to have
been the finest in Illinois outside of
Chicago.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
la EavorabIy Impressed

st myself am not hotel man, but l
am favorably impressed with the plan
of building such hotel as an Invest
ment."
In speaking of affairs in Alaska, Mr..
Hubbard said:
when / went to Alaska about ten
years ago I gave up position as press
man, which 1 held on the San Fran
cisco Call. I had a grub-stake of $3.50
and was accompanied by Harry Elliott,
my partner We struck plenty OF
hard times, but obtained holdings which
have proved of vast value.
Eat the present time we are pushing
the building Of a railroad from our
mines north to Valdez, where the smelt-
err is located. We plan to land ore
there in about year and half. Our
mines run about IS per cent metal, and
we will be able to sell at 51s cents
pound and then make handsome
profit.
1.-THE present slump in copper prices
has affected my personal holdings to
an extent of about $3,000,000, but. like
the Guggenheims, my partner and
are holding tightly to our property"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
Game Preserves Favored

BY Assoclateu FTea5.
LEADVILLE, Colo, Feb. S.--The for
est Supervisors OF the second govern
ment Inspection district in convention
here adopted resolutions favoring the
of game preserves in the
national forests
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
POMONA
PoMoNA NEWS NoTEs
Office III s. Thomas st.
Phones: sunoet, Main 4 Home 1882.

Special to The Herald.
POMONA, Feb. s--Iee Elder, who lives
with his parents on North Gordon street
severed an artery IN his wrist with a
hatohet today. He was trimming trees IN
an orange grove and accidentally struck his
wrist with great force with the hatchet he
was using.
His wrist was tightly bound and he was
taken to q physicians office, where the
artery was tied and the cash sewed up.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09

Mrs. Esther A. Phillips of 5parda fell
yesterday in Los Angeles and broke her
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09

An automobile owned by Fl. ]. Huis.
kant of Montecito was partially wrecked
this afternoon by being run against a
post at Anaheim and Magnolia ave-
Dues, when the driver made sudden
turn to avoid being struck by an Ala
mitos Bay car. The car was taken to
a local garage. None of the occupants
We're hurt,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09

M. A. Remick of Eighth street and
Alamitos avenue was kicked by a colt
he was leading this afternoon and his
right shoulder was dislocated. Re-
mick is 65 years old and an old soldier.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
REDUCES Furnace Workers Pay

By AEsoclotod FI7s7'
SHARON. Pa. Feb. S.--The Republic
iron and Steel company today an
nouncod q per cent reductions in the
wages OF the blast furnace workers IN
the Mahonfng and Shenanso valleys.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
Governor Pardons Convict

BY Associated Press.
SACRAMENTO, Feb. ST.. L. Calen-
dine. sentenced IN August, 1895, to thirty
years imprisonment in the Folsom
prison, was paroled by the governor on
account of good behavior.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
NEW SECRETARY APPOINTED
BY BEACH HOTEL COMPANY
,clal to The Herald.

LONG BEACH Feb. 8--The resig-
nation of Harry Barndollar as secre-
tary of the Long Beach Hotel company
has been accepted and George G. Flint
elected to that position. Mr.. Barndol-
lar, who has been secretary since the
company was organized, resigned be-
cause of other duties.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
VENICE SCHOOL CHILDREN
REPEAT THEIR FLAG DRILL


GTVc77I 20 NJ IIdIdIu
VENICE, Feb. 8--At the request Of many OF
the residents Of this beach the nag drill given
by sixty OF the public school children OF Ocean
Park last week WAS repeated again this even
ing, Nearly one hundred children took part
IN the entertainment and spectacular drill.
which was presented at the Venice dancing pa
Silion this evening"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09

Last evening at the NJ. e. church one of
the largest audiences of the present re-
viyal meetings was present. Rev. L. ID.
Van Arnam preached the sermon, and he
made a most earnest appeal to his audi
ence in favor of a Christian life. Much
good has resulted from these revivals, and
the pastors feel amply repaid for their
efforts
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
Woman Killed by Wood Alcohol


SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. S.-Miss
Josie e. Lawton was found dead this
afternoon In her room at 543 Fell street.
She evidently had taken q quantity of
wood alcohol which she used in her
work as q burnt wood artist. Her
friends think her death was accidental.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09

Are you going? Baby show. given by
Pacific camp No. 1852, Modern Wood
men of America. Thursday night; Feb
ruary 10, at Mammoth hall, 6171s South
Broadway.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09

On Monday afternoon the travel section
of the Ebel club will meet with Mrs. j. q.
Patterson, North Carey avenue.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
Leaves Property to Boys She Nursed


NEW YORK, Feb. s.--Bridget STAN
ton, who died December 20 last, after
spending the greater part of her seventy
years in the employ of the family of
the late Rear Admiral Bancroft Cher
ardi, left her entire estate, valued at
$4,000, with the exception of two small
requests to relatives, to be divided be-
tween the two sons of Admiral Gheardi,
both of whom she nuraed when they
were children.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09

''The Holy CITY, played to an appreciative
audience at the Fraternal Aid opera house
last night. The cast is with one or two
exceptions the same as seen here last
season.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09

Victor Lougheed inventor of the Loug-
heed cycle motor. is at the Palomares hotel.
He has been employed by the Pomona
Manufacturing company to make drawings
for gasoline engine to be manufactured
by them
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09

The Pomona board Of trade and Pomona
lodge B. P. o. Elks have completed ar
rangements for entertaining the excursion
lists who viii arrive here from Salt Lake
Monday afternoon. They will be taken In
automobiles to Ganesha park and to the
top of San Jose hills. from which point a
splendid view of the valley Is possible. Each
member of the party will be presented with
a perfect miniature orange box containing
two oranges, with appropriate labels. 1t is
estimated about 700 persons will arrive on
the special train. They will leave in the
evening for Los Angeles.
Mrs. W. L. Hendricks Of Los Angeles is
visiting her daughter. Mrs. Stacy W. Clapp.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09

The Rev. Mr. Benton, just assuming
charge of the Episcopal church of st.
Andrews y-the-Sea, has received a
letter from Lewis the Light local
character, demanding tithes. Lewis
recently promised the police to give up
his freak of letter writing. and he may
now be dealt with by them.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09

r. statement of the affairs of the os-
trich farm was promised today by M.
Bennett, one OF the promoters, and a
meeting will be called early next week.
A committee of stockholders has taken
charge of the farm and is endeavoring
20 straighten out the tangled financial
affairs of the company,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09

Color blindness is moro common
among men than women. Nobody
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-09
COPPER KING MAY
BUILD BIG HOTEL
CHARLES HUBBARD DISCUSSES
IMPORTANT PROJECT
Former Freshman, Who Went to
Alaska Poor and Now Has Mil
lions, Impressed by Ven-
ice Prospects
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
VENICE, Feb. S.--Associated with
the recent visit to Venice of Charles
Hubbard of San Diego, owner of copper
holdings in Alaska which are valued at
many millions of dollars, are rumors
that he may promulgate the erection
here of a magnificent hotel.
Mr. Hubbard is of the Hubbard-Elli-
oft Copper company of Alaska, and
also is closely associated in that coun-
try with the Guggenheims' vast copper
interests, at the head of the Copper
river. 1t has been predicted that In
time the Hubbard Elliott company and
the Guggenheims in Alaska will control
the copper market of the world.
With ample capital at his command,
Mr.. Hubbard, who believes strongly in
the future of Venice and surrounding
beach cities, while visitor here yes
terday, said:
81 think Venice would be an ideal
location for a large and costly hotel
which would cater to the wealthy tour
lists of the east. While as yet l have
made no definite decisions in the mat
ter, ] am positive that the man who
started and financed such project will
reap a considerable return on his In
vestment.
The Washington times., 1908-05-12
LOCAL STOCK MARKET
SLOW BUT VERY FIRM
National City Bank Deal
Rumors-W Washington
Gas Rather Weak.

On the local stock exchange the call
of National City Bank was followed
by silence for a minute or two, and then
several brokers offered small lots OF
stock in the 10 range, and gradually
cut of points until 100 was reached. \
Metropolitan National Bank official bid
100 yesterday and his absolute silence
on the call of the stock today led 10
surmises that the negotiations We're en-
tirely OF. Finally a bid Of 40 was
made
The story on the street is that uego-
tiauons VM PROBABLY be closed TO-DAY,
whereby the control of stock will go 10
financial interests identified with the
Metropolitan. Union Savings. and
Washington Exchange Banks.
II was reported that the price would
be about sac a share. No statement
was made as TO whether the sale would
take in the floating stock or just con-
troll although the action OF The market
today might DE taken 20 indicate other
wise
The Union Savings Bank. viii. il is
said benefit by tie purchase OF the
National city, If the deal is COnsum-
mated
Higher prices were bid for WaSkeng-
ton Loan ana Trust and for Union Trust
shares without bringing out much stock.
Public utilities were ssrOnga OSher than
Gas. Ii sold at 65aa, but the offerings
were liberal and it closed at So with
CS7s the best Did. Capital Traction, l13ts
d1A Bids Of 321a did not bring out any
Washington Railway common, Eighty
four was asked for the preferred One
sale at S3i2. MergeEthaieT was higher,
advancing 20 195UlyIi4, and the demand
exceeded the supply.
Washington Railway IS sold at S-l4
strong.
The Washington times., 1908-05-12
EIGHT LOST LIVES
IN OKLAHOMA STORM
Fifty Miles of Country Devastated
by Tornadoes, Which Played
Curious Franks

WOODWARD. Okla. May 12.-Re-
ports coming today from isolated towns
In Woodward, Major, Dewey, and Ellis
counties show at least eight people
we're killed and scores injured in tho
tornadoes which swept these counties
yesterday.
The country swept by the wind is
more than nifty miles long. The dis
aster was a series OF tornadoes. The
dead are J. L. Hale, wife and little
Robert two unknown at Arnett. DIT.
j. W. Howser. Wei; arthur Sikel. Mu-
tual; VIII Hand, EstelIe; Mrs. Young,
Selling.
Thirty persons were injured at Arnett
or IN the vicinity Many suffered frac-
tured arms and legs. Wei was almost
wiped out. The pOstofilce and al other
buildings, according 10 POstmas ter Il.
| A Schech, We're demolished Dr. How
ser was killed after he had taken refuge
| in dug out. A horse which had been
thrown on Top Of the dug out went
1 through the roof and Killed Howser.
At Mutual fifteen young people were
/ ~ building which, with tho exception
/ OF the floor. was lifted from the founda-
/ ton. The occupants were not injured.