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Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
POMONA
lis South Thomas.
Home Phone 1875.
CHRISTMAS SPREE NEARLY
LANDS OFFENDER IN JAIL
Southern Pacific Night Operator Loses
His Position and Is Compelled
to Pay for Injury to
Horse

POMONA, Dec. 29.-Elmer r. Muse,
who was night operator here at the
Southern Pacific station and with two
companions, when drunk Christmas
day. drove a horse belonging to u. S.
Wood in such an inhuman manner that
the animal is permanently injured, has
settled with Mr.. Wood for about $50
and the case has been dismissed. Wood
had Muse arrested Saturday by HUI
name officer Aff1erbaugh on charge
of cruelty to animals, and for time
the offender stood in fear of going to
Jail, but late in the afternoon managed
to secure bail.
Muse at first determined to fight the
case, but on advice of the local justice
of the peace decided to settle. The
young man has been discharged by the
Southern Pacific company for conduct
unbecoming an employe.
In Ontario Muse and his companions,
While driving wildly down the street,
ran into a horse belonging to Livery
man Harper and a buggy shaft tore an
ugly wound in Mr. Harpers animal. 1t
is understood that Muses. companions
were from Cucamonga and WineVille,
where they obtained the fatal liquor
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
BELIEVE TOURNAMENT
HURTFUL TO MORALS
W0MAN'S TEMPERANCE UNION
WITEDRAWS ITS ENTRY
FOLLOWS LEAD INITIATED BY
SHAKESPEARE CLUB
Regards Races and Representation of
Stage Coach Robbery as Detri-
mental to the Youth of
the City


PASADENA, Dec. 29.-Claiming that
are of a character detrimental to the
youth of the city, the Pasadena feder-
: alton of the Woman's Christian Tenn
Nerance union has Withdrawn it's entry
{ a float in the Tournament of Roses
'rade, and joined with the Shake
\ ARE club of this city in its con-
delnnation of the races and the stage
coach robbery, which are part of the
program
This resolution was conveyed to the
directors of the association and the
newspapers of the city through a state
.nent issued by the secretary of the
federation today: 1t reads as follows:
Federation officers of the Pasadena
Woma.l's Christian Temperance union
found yesterday many objections to
their plan of entering a float in the
Tournament of Roses parade New
Years day.
1.-THE criticisms offered had not been
previously considered by this organi-
- ton, we only thinking of the good
tation of temperance progress as it was
planned to present on this notable oc-
casion, which is one we take great
pride in because of the pure pleasure
and fame it brings to our city, and con-
sequently deserves to be upheld.
1--WE found that the Objectionable TEA
ge&fes of the Tournament park amuse-
ments were mentioned as weighty rea-
sons why Christian organizations
should not be represented.
ut is believed that at some future
time the entire program Will De such
that these objections and CRITICISMS
will not need to be offered, and such
organizations as the Woman's Chris
ton Temperance union will be encour-
aged in their efforts to do good by en-
tering a float in the floral parade by
those who now feel 1t necessary TO
offer adverse criticism.
The communication was signed by
Isabel McCrea, as secretary of the PAS
adena federation.
While the directors were sorry TO lose
an entry as goods as that which had
been promised by the Pasadena pranch
Of the w. c. T. u, it offered no opJec-
lions to the withdrawal.
Careful plans were made today by
the grand marshal of the parade, wal
fer s Wright, who called his assist
ants and aides together for olscus-
sion of possible emergencies. Acct
dents. lost entries and unexpected Ones
together with the action to be taken
In case of outside interference with the
narade while on the march are all pro-
yided for.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
LONG BEACH RREvITIEs

LONG BEACH Dec. 29.-The work of in
stalling seats in the high school adoltioh De-
gan this morning.
w. L. Holland local manager for the Pa
twenty-seven employees last night at the Pal
ace cafe.
J. w. Young today took over complete con
troll of the Foote Printing company, A. Lynn
Parmley retiring.
Frank D. Wetherell has been mentioned as
a councilmanic possibility in the seventh ward
to succeed e. w. Hoag, recalled Some
think Hoag will be retained in the ofhce.
Mayor Wingham, accompanied by other city
officials, went to Santa Ana this morning
by automobile, to inspect the route OF the
proposed Long Beach-Santa Ana boulevard.
They conferred with members of the Santa
Ana council regarding the route to be Sc
lected.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Cox of Monette, Mo-,
arrived here yesterday a family reunion at
the home of Mrs. Cox's mother, Mrs. j. W.
Bright of Ocean avenue, having been planned.
Last night the 2-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Cox, who had become ill on the
train, died, and the planned merry reunion
came to a sad end.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
NEW YEAR WILL GET
CORDIAL RECEPTION
DANCING AND T0ASTS WILL
MAKE HIM WELCOME
Beach and Piers VIII Be Illuminated,
SaIutes Fired, Speeches Made
and Universal JolIifi-
cation Held
sunset 1891
Home 4O1s.
[sneoial to The Herald. /

VENICE, Dec. 29.-Elaborate prepara-
tions are being made for the celebra-
ton of the New Year. Thursday night
there will be two grand balls on Wind
ward pier, one at the auditorium under
the auspices of the Brownies club of
Los Angeles and one in the dance pa
vilion given by the Abbot Kinney COM
pany to the people of the beaches.
At the former a large number of Los
Angeles people will be present. Ar
rangements have been made for spe-
cial street car service, and dancing will
be continued all night. Speeches and
toasts to the old and new years are
included in the program.
AT the dance pavilion there will be a
general jollification at IL o'clock, the
beach and piers will be illuminated
with colored fire and salutes will be
fired to the new year by the members
Of the volunteer life-saving crew ard
the members of company Il, U. r. K
of P.
Every light in Venice will be switched
on at the stroke of IL and whistles and
sirens will add their voices to the gen.
eral medley of sound.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
pAsApENA RRIEF NOTES

pAsADENA, Dec. ga contract was
a5 today by the board of fire commits
ssneu sor an auto-chemical engine, to cost
s .iolo The contract goes to the seagraves
As0c Of New York. 1t will be placed in
con con Psauthwest section of the city.
me s,dsnt Canadians have decided to enter a
Ne7 IN the Tournament parade, typical of
noe. native country, decorating 1t with
lasavs% OF wheat and maple branches. Four
sns1,aers dressed as mounted police, will be
sssture Of the exhibit.
a s'5eorous campaign. with the object of
,ne the active members more in touch
brlns'..hh o associate body in religious work,
WIZ ~ undertaken by the Y. M. c. A. in
VII ~ Five meetings will be held, one
JanuS sunday Afternoon of the month, and
esel Will be led by the most prominent
oea n' men Of this city have arranged
bp ,,1o special cars tomorrow to bring the
iet adrsn rom the Boys and Girls Aid Assoc
chHai home in South Pasadena to the enter
clalPen.n 70 De given by Madam Russel~Dun-
tar ssr the benefit Of the lonely.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
OCEAN PARK
IA Pier ave.
Home 4e1S. Sunset sesA'
OBJECT TO LAKE STREET
IMPROVEMENTS PASSING
Protestants Declare Results Are More
Unsatisfactory Than Ever and
Say They Will Resist
Their Acceptance

OCEAN PARK, Dec. 29.-The fight of the
interested property owners against the ac-
ceptance of the long disputed Lake street I'M
provements was reopened last evening at the
meeting of the board of trustees by the pre-
sentation of a written protest
The professionals declare the result more
unsatisfactory than 1t was before the trus-
tees ordered the contractor to correct his
work in accordance with the original specih-
cations They further claim that the city
engineer has not been ordered to inspect and
make a report on the corrected work, as
required by law.
A. +. Webster, one of the principal factors
in the controversy, declares the fight Will be
carried to the court of last resort before the
property owners viii give up. Said he: THE
street is little the worst in Ocean Park,
and we cannot afford to pay for this kind
of work Instead of the contractor being
allowed to pillow up the street and then roll
it, he should have been made to take out
the work and lamp 1t all as 1t was put back.
This was not done, and we will refuse to
submit to the matter resting 1t is at pres
emit"
The trustees have set the date of hearing
the protest for Monday evening" January H.
a. the regular meeting of that body.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
LATE NEWS OF POMONA AND
VICINITY BRIEFLY TOLD

POMONA, Dec. &c. A. Ward of
West Holt avenue has been hurt in
runaway here at the corner of Orange
Grove avenue and Carey street. He
was badly battered and his leg was
broken.
The congregation of the Methodist
church south of this city has received
a holiday present of a set of pulpit fur
niture from James Massey of Redding,
Cal, given in memory of his wife, who
died here last spring and was tenderly
cared for during her illness by the
church people. The furniture is hand
some specimen of cabinet work and
consists of 81 pulpit three chairs and
large communion table.
Cyrus r. Johnson, who fell from
Southern Pacific train at the station
here Friday and sustained broken
collarbone, is convalescent at his home
on West Holt avenue.
J. w. Burge, who was run into by an
automobile driven by Prof. A. j. Cook
on San Antonio avenue last week and
suffered two broken ribs, is confined to
his bed at his home. corner of San An
tonic and Mesa avenues.
Frank r. Leonard of the board of lee
turers of the Christian Science church
of Boston lectured before large aud
fence at the Fraternal Aid theater here
Sunday afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
BREAKS HIS NECK WHILE
TRYING TO ESCAPE HORSE

REDLANDS, Dec. 29.-William Long,
a teamster residing at Redlands juno
ton, was found dead in the lot adjoin-
ing the corral late last night by his
wife and a neighbor. The mans neck
was broken.
Mr. Long came home late in the
evening and went out and put his
horses away. When he failed to return
his wife became uneasy, fearing par
ticular horse might have attacked
him, and she went to the store and
summoned aid. Constable John Het-
black volunteered his aid. Looking in
the corral they found their worst fears
realized.
1t was thought death had been
caused by the horse kicking Long, but
DR.. William Johnston could find no
abrasion that would warrant the
theory that the man was kicked to
death.
The physician thinks Long was at
tackled by the horse and broke his
neck in the attempt to escape through
the fence when the animal charged on
him.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
LOCAL CHORAL CLUB
GIVES FINE CONCERT
Especial to The Herald

Especial to The Herald,l
HOLLYWOOD. Dec. 29.-The big musical
hit, 1.-THE Nativity" will be given tonight
in the Wilcox auditorium 1t is high class
cantata, and is to be rendered by the newly
organized Hollywood Choral club, under the
leadership of Professor Hugo Kirchhofer. AL
ready more than hundred tickets have been
sold. and the affair promises to be great
success.
Following is the program for the evening:
Introduction; violin solo, Mrs. S. B. Webb;
ladies' quartet Mrs. Geo. Eastman, Mrs A.
r. Gates, Miss Daisy Mankey, Miss Morgan;
violin solo, Mrs. s. B. Webb; ladies' quar-
tet. Mrs. Eastman, etc.
1.-The Nativity (Adam GiebeD.
PART l
Introduction baritone solo, Behold the
Years. chorus "Hark the Harps; tenor
rectative, Bethlehem. Bethlehem; chorus
"Rejoce Greatly; duet. tenor and baritone
And His Dominion Shall Be soprano solo
with chorus, GLORY Be to Cod; instrumental
solo, Butterfly Oavellee), Miss Daisy Man
key.
PART II
Chorus, blessed Is He That Cometh"; con-
trato solo, "Sleep Sweetly, Babe of Beth
lehem": (a) chorus of men, Gold" (b) cho-
rus of women. ''Frankincense (c) full eho-
rus, "Myrrh"; soprano recitative "'T'is
Christmastide'' chorus. peace to all the
Earth" Accompanist, Mrs Kirchhofer.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
NOTES OF CURRENT EVENTS

REDLANDS. Dec. 29.--At the meet
ing of the board of trade yesterday
resolutions were adopted on the death
of Scipio Craig, the veteran editor of
the Citrograph, who died November II.
The board favored the broad gauge
motor line which will no doubt be built
between Redlands and San Bernardino
in the near future, connecting this
city with the main line of the Southern
Pacific.
A committee was named for the pur-
pose of communicating with like MEM
bers from the surrounding towns to
secure representation at the Seattle
exposition next summer in the line of
fruits from the San Bernardino val
ley.
A meeting was held in the board of
trade rooms this morning by the pro-
posed university canvassing commit
tee, the object of the meeting being
to gather up the work and push the
canvass. The subcommittee agreed to
resume active operations, and Satur-
day morning a meeting will be held
for the purpose of readjusting lists.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
EXPIRES AFTER UNDERGOING
MOST UNUSUAL OPERATION

PASADENA, Dec. 29.-After surviving for
sod weeks the most unusual operation or the
asr IN Pasadena, j. p. Bangham' aged ~
S,,,s siIecumbed late last evening to the
maj i,,,oss natural to a man of his years.
ne was operated ON for cancer OF a
,.,-sorous nature existing between the blad-
A. and the prostate gland, but the heart
ee. ,ne become weakened by an attack of
h,oneonia and old age, the physicians in
pbsree Of the case hesitated to use the usual
anesthetics. - l., . a.,
n. snesthetlc in which cocaine is in
sp,taJ INTO the spinal cord, was determined
w ana used The operation was successful,
p ~, he patient failed to rally, and his death
solloyyed today.
lV sT. Rangham was a retired business man of
~ civ who came here from Iowa. He was
u ,.a ENGAGED in business in Long Beach for a
osriod Of about three years. He Is survived
y s,s rhs former is on her way to this city
,.nm Jefferson, Iowa.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
URGES BOND ISSUE TO
BUY OUT EDISON COMPANY
plans Presented to City Council by
Manager of Municipal Lighting
plant Call for Expenditure
of $4,000

PASADENA. Dec. 29.-Manager G. W
Koiner Of the municipal lighting plant ME- 20
dav presented to the Pasadena city councl
S Ss nians FOR its completion These call for
bond issue Of s15OOOO and the purchase OF s, the
overhead distributing system OF IN ebulsol
Tleetrio company the competitor OF the Hlu'
me sum of s24s 1892 has been expended Sond or
~ nIant already, and the proposed oono Is
.ne pifri' bring the total to almost 100000
SUI IL is asserted that the Edison company
stands ready to purchase the city plant as
,ornfer proposition to the suggestion thal
me oity buy the overhead wire system for its
own use. . +ha+ 20 +be
Manager Koner also suggests that II tilt
MaHaee cr1de oil continues to advance
he city make arrangements for the pur'
chase Of power from the Owens river sup
III, The report was referred to the com,
p5t,oa If the whole and will be discussed al
special session to be held next Tuesday, n
adyance of the regular session OF the council
eivtv-day leave of absence was granted
ca,reiman H. c. Cattel that he may at
tenS TO his legislative duties.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
NOTES GATHERED ALoNesHoRE

VENICE, Dec. 29-The vanguard Of the
tourist crowds has begun to arrive. At the
Hotel St. Mark the following late arrivals are
registered: F. b. Cunningham, wife and daugh-
ter, Brooklyn Mrs. Mary Fell, Chicago M
L. Hunter and wife and j. f. Francis and
wife San Francisco A. L. Boyd and wife, St
Louis; d. w. Williams and wife, New York;
w r. Martin, Pasadena; ]. d. Anderson
Riverside; w. F. De Vale and wife, Los An
geles.
large octopus landed at the Windward
pier today by fishermen. The creature measured
nine inches across the body and It's tentacles
were five feet from tip to tip 1t was installed
in the aquarium by DR.. Bentley and his assist
ants after much difficulty, the long arms
proving formidable weapons.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
RIVERSIDE
Office sill Main.
Home Phone 1921.
BLOWN TO FRAGMENTS
EXPLOSION OF DYNAMITE
Two Mexicans Killed Instantly at
Quarries of Southern California
Cement Company While
Tamping Charge

RIVERSIDE, Dec. 29.-As the result
of a premature explosion Francisco
Alivo and Joe Lana, Mexicans, were
killed instantly at the quarries Of the
Southern California Cement company
last Sunday.
The men were tamping in a charge
of dynamite, when it exploded, throw
ing them far into the air and lacerat-
ing them almost beyond recognition.
An inquest was held on the remains
this afternoon, but the verdict did not
fix the blame. Both men left families.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
CONDEMNATION SUITS MAY
FOLLOW DECREE BY COUNCIL

RIVERSIDE, Dec. 29.-Several con-
demnation suits are likely to result
from the action taken by the city
council today in decreeing that the
public interest and welfare required
that certain rights of way be secured
for the proposed extension of Magno-
liza avenue to Main street, by way OF
Cypress avenue and Thirteenth street.
The streets to be traversed will be
widened to 100 feet, and fill or con-
crete bridge constructed to span the
Terquesquite arroyo which hitherto
has been the obstacle to the securing
of a good thoroughfare down the val
ley.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
APPOINT FRANK GARLAND
STREET SUPERINTENDENT

WILMINGTON, Dec. 29-Having previously
requested the resignation of Street Superln-
tendent Benton Mccoy, the board of trustees
last evening appointed Frank Garland to the
vacancy.
A petition received with eighty-three
signatures asking that Dan Mulherron be ap-
pointed. but denied. Considerable feeling
was manifested on both sides at the meeting,
but the appointments received the sanction
voted mo-"
No action taken on the application OF
Manager Wheatley Of the Consolidation Lum-
Der company for franchise for a switch from
the Southern Pacific to the box factory.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
DESTROYERS SET OUT ON
TRIP TO SAN FRANCISCO

SAN PEDRO, Dec 29.-The United States
torpedo boat destroyer Lawrence left at 1880
this morning for a couple of days visit to
Venice, after which Captain Howe Will return
and remain here until January 2.
The Goldsboro left at o'clock this morning
and passed the day cruising around the west
end Of Catalina island, returning to her berth
at the Southern Pacific wharf at O'Clock.
Meantime the little Fox took on supply of
coal and water for the trip to San Francisco,
and at 4:30 the destroyers Preble and Hopkins
came up the inner harbor from San Diego,
and Immediately turned and left for San Fran
cisco.
Ina Fox will be assisted by the Preble, and
on reaching Mare Island will go out of com
mission her crew being transferred to the
Rowan. which called at this port December u.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
HEARS OF BOUMAN'S
ALLEGED MURDERER
CHIEF OF POLICE RECEIVES
LETTER FROM EAST
j. Lynn Otis in Hospital, Violently
Insane, RaVine Wildly Whenever
Dead Mans Name Is
Mentioned
No I Pin, St~oat.
Phone Horne 260.
Especial to The Herald. ]

LONG BEACH, Dec. 29.-Further in
formation regarding J. Lynn Otis,
whom the police of this city suspect of
the murder of e. L. Bouman, has been
received by Chief Williams. Otis has
been in a hospital for the insane at
Dundee N. Y, for some time past,
having been taken there from Ogden by
his brother two days after he left Long
Beach.
A letter received from Constable Wal
ton today by Chief Williams states that
Otis is so violent that no one has been
allowed to interview him except the
physicians in the hospital, and that
when they have mentioned Bouman OF
Long Beach the patient raves or lapses
into moroseness and refuses to speak.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
DESTROYER DROPS ANCHOR,
COMING FROM SAN PEDRO
viii Remain Until Thursday and Re-
ceIve Visitors-CreW Is to
Be Granted Shore
Leave

VENICE, Dec. 2o.-The torpedo boat de-
stroyer Lawrence, Lieutenant Howe COM
manding dropped anchor Off the breakwater
this afternoon for stay until Thursday.
The Lawrence has been at San Pedro and
San Diego for some time, and Will return
to the latter port after securing the dereltct
cutter the Whipple lost her last visit here
The little vessel will receive visitors during
her stay here, and the men of the crew Will
be granted shore liberty.
AS is the case with all United States YES
sells landing at this point, all amusements will
be thrown open to the officers and crew.
Banquets and dances of an informal nature
will be in order.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
MAY START AGITATION FOR
TELEPHONE CONCENTRATION

RIVERSIDE, Dec. 29.-It looks as
though an effort would be made in the
near future to have the local telephone
system placed in the hands of one COM
pany. The city council discussed the
matter today and the desirability of
such a move was emphasized. San
Bernardino and Santa Ana have been
hammering at the matter for some
time, and it has been limited that joint
action might be taken by these cities
and Riverside so that one system ul-
timateIy might handle the business.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
SAN BERNARDINO
Office sos Third Street.
Phones: Home 1915. Sunset Main 1853
HARSH LANGUAGE USED AT
CITY COUNCILS MEETING
Vote on Expenditure for Purchase of
Implements for Street Improve
ments Brings Bitter criti-
cism from Mayor

SAN BERNARDINO, Dec. 29.-At a special
meeting of the city council last night, Mayor
L. T. Hanford bitterly crtised the citizens
committee of thirty appointed to aid in car
ryng the recently voted bonds for street i'm
provements. The opportunity for attacking the
committee developed when the matter of vot-
ing $4,000 for the purchase of implements
for street improvements was under discussion
The administration has pledged itself that
the committee shall have charge of the ex-
pending of the bond moneys, and the latter
proposes to see that graft enters into their
administration.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
MONROVIA
Ell MONTE MAN MARRIED TO
WELL KNOWN SOCIETY GIRL
436 w. Palm st.
Phone: Home, Black 1877.

MONROVIA, Dec. ga pretty we'd
ding took place here yesterday, Edwin
]. Killian of Ell Monte being married
to Miss Lulu Knowlton of this city.
The ceremony was performed at the
Baptist parsonage, Rev. f. A. Parsons
officiating The bride was dressed in a
light gray travelling suit. Mr.. and Mrs.
Killian will make their future home In
FL Monte, Mr. Killian taking up the
practice of law in Los Angeles.
M. r. Williams has transferred four
and one-half acres of oranges on South
Primrose to Mr.. Lapham, the consider
alton being $4,000 an acre.
The Women's Missionary society of
the Presbyterian church will hold its
December meeting Thursday afternoon
at 2:3O Mrs. Frank Bourne will speak
on 1.-THE Mountaineers."
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30

sEBREE-Mary E. sebree 2s years ma
tive of Ohio. 2O6 West Avenue Fifty
seven tuberculosis.
MISREPRESENTATION r. Robertson. II
years. native of California. 1851 West
Adams; scarlet fever.
HAURET-Edith Josephine Hauret
months, native of California. 1888 Mesa
street; castro enterlts.
WYGANT-Emma b. Wygant. 81 years. ma
tive OF New York, 3707 Halldale avenue
paralysis.
sHIRO-sumner c. Shire. 8 months, native
of California, 24O7 Ocean View street;
commissions.
OHMEIRS-Joseph M. Ohmeirs, SS years.
native of New York. Angelus hospital;
heart failure.
REQUA-Helen Requa, rs years. native of
New Jersey, 11O2 West Twenty-eighth
street; heart disease.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-30
NOTES OF CURRENT EVENTS

SAN BERNARDINO, Dec ga Southern
Pacific construction car at Cucamonga was
plundered last night, the robber getting away
with jewelry and money. He was discovered
by a resident of the colony who did not
realize what was occurring until the thief
had disappeared. He Is described as five feet
eight or nine inches in height, rather slen-
derby built, having a two weeks growth of
beard and wearing a black coat, black hat
or cap, and slippers or loose soled shoes.
Salvador Armenia, Francisco Chavez and
YRnasia were brought to the county jail this
morning from Los Angeles to serve nine
months each and pay fine of 81 each, for
Smuggling Chinese into the country.