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Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-08
DEMOCRATS HOLD
THEIR CAUCUSES
SELECT DELEGATES TO THE
COUNTY CONVENTION
Tonight Voters In Assembly Districts
viii Meet to Select Representa-
tives for the Legisla-
tive Meeting

Caucuses were held last night by
Democrats in most of the $50 precincts
in Los Angeles city and county. OF
these 1879 are in the city proper.
Chairman Anthony Schwamm some
time ago sent out a general request to
precincts to hold their caucuses
simultaneously on August 7, but some
were held on the 9Th, notably in High
land Park, and some will be held to-
night.
The delegates selected yesterday are
chosen to attend the county convention
on August 20 at Turner hall on Main
street.
Tonight the official caucuses for the
assembly districts will be held by.
Democrats. The places as fixed by the
committee are:
Seventieth assembly-246 Santa Bar
bara avenue, between Wall and Maple.
Seventy-first assembly - Fourteenth
and Central avenue.
Seventy ssembly-SiXteenth
and Hill.
Seventy-third assembly - 451 East
Third street.
Seventy-fourth assembly - Conaty
hall, Daily and Downey avenue.
Seventy-fifth assembly-Nadeau no.
tel.
The delegates selected tonight will
go to the district conventions.
The state Democratic convention will
be held at Stockton on September 3.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-08
SOLDIERS HOME is
STRONG FOR BRYAN
Observers Say Lifelong Republican
Veterans are Restless, Dissat-
Isfied and Doubtful Over
the Taft Ticket

E. c. Devore, a prominent county
Democrat and an old soldier, has just
made a careful canvass of the SOL
diers' home and yesterday reported
the results to Chairman Anthony
Schwamm.
"In company with C. F. Croft, re-
liable man." said he, "we made tour
of investigation through the home and
found the Democrats alive, united and
hopeful.
MANY lifelong Republicans we
found restless, dissatisfied and in the
doubtful list
MANY who have never voted the
Democratic ticket declare they will
vote for Bryan"
Mr.. Devore said he regretted that
he could not be present with the
Democracy of Los Angeles to hear
Judge Parker at Temple auditorium,
but he persuaded others to go.
Parker is an able man of ripe ex-
perience and a Democrat Of good re-
pute," said Mr.. Devore.
"The Democracy of the nation has
not been so thoroughly united in SIX
teen years, nor the Republicans SO
restless and dispirited in the past
twenty years Taft's speech of con-
fession and avoidance fell like an iced
blanket.
I'm my judgment Democratic sue
cess this year is much brighter than
it was early in the campaign OF 1882
and will gather strength daily.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-08
COMBINE BANKS
IN NEW TRADERS
THREE INSTITUTIONS ARE
CONSOLIDATED
INCLUDES MARKET PRODUCE,
SOUTH SIDE, MAIN STREET
Central Institution VIII Operate Old
establishments as Branches with
Augmented Capital Next
Month

Three more of the Los Angeles banks
whose establishments are outside of
the retail business center have been
consolidated under the name Of the
Traders bank of Los Angeles.
The new institution, as organized.
with a capital stock of 100000, will
take over the business of the Market
and Produce bank at Third and Central
avenue, the South Side bank at TWen-
ty-seventh and Central avenue and the
Main Street bank at Thirty-third and
Main streets.
These banks win, beginning Septem-
ber l, be operated as a new enterprise.
merely maintaining branches in each
of the present banking rooms.
Though plans are purely tentative
in this respect as yet midway loca-
ton may be found later where the
principal or central Traders bank will
serve as the hub of the wheel embrace
ing the three lesser branches.
AS stated, the consolidated enterprise
will date from next month, by which
time all the capital will have been
paid in. Articles of incorporation were
filed yesterday with the county clerk.
The list of incorporators includes di
rectors from each of the three banks
mentioned, together with the names of
w. A. Bonynge, Newman Essick and
Philip L. Wilson of the Commercial
bank in the Angelus hotel building. ].
B. Coulston, e. T. Parke, ]. V. Akey
and j. w. Beasley are also on the list.
1t is expected that the active man
agement of the new institution will
be under the direction of the three first
named gentlemen.
The new officers say that the institu-
tions named are at the present time
profitable and conservative banks, and
the total of their deposits, together
with such new business as is actually
in sight, will amount approximately to
half million dollars.
The new bank will operate under a
state charter and will engage in bank
ing business in all it's branches. There
is, therefore, added to the list of strong
and reliable banks in Los Angeles an
other institution worthy in every way
to take it's proper place among them.
the incorporators declare. When the
directors organize the board will be
increased by the addition of other sub
stantial men.
Bankers say there is but little doubt
that most If not all of the local banks
which are now operating under capital
less than 100000 will take advantage
of the new clearing house rule and in
crease their capital or merge in order
that all may clear through the clear
ing house.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-08
HUMANE ANIMAL LEAGUE
Is FORMALLY ORGANIZED
Many Prominent Residents Of Los
Angeles Are Included Among
Officers and Directors of
New Society

A special meeting was called at the
residence of Mrs. James Henderson,
SAB Hoover street, July 18, to organize
a society for the prevention OF cruelty
to animals. The name of the society
will be the Humane Animal league.
and is formed as a result Of the bellet
that, because of the greatly increased
population of Los Angeles, there is
ample room for another organization
of this character.
Yesterday a, second meeting of the
members was held at the residence Of
Mrs. George Drake Ruddy, 2711 Will
shire boulevard, when the league was
formally launched, officers elected and
articles of incorporation drawn up and
signed.
The object of the league will be for
the protection of animate, to conduct
dog pounds, animal homes and hospi-
tails, and to do any and all business
necessary and in connection Herewith;
The following officers were elected
Yesterday: DR.. w. A Lamb, president;
Mrs. John w. Mitchell, Mrs. RUFUS
Horton and Miss Helen Matheson, vice
presidents; Madam Q. M. severance
Ella Wheeler Wilcox and Minnie Mad
dern Fiske, honorary vice presldents'
Mrs. George Drake Ruddy, secretary
Perry Wagner, treasurer.
The following board of directors was
chosen: DR.. w. A. Lamb, John Shoe
maker, Rufus L. Horton. Fred F.
Wheeler, E. S. Field, Fred Herr, Frank
M. Coulter, Hans Jevne, James Hen
derson, Mrs. Rufus L. Horton, Mrs
John w. Mitchell, Mrs. E. B. Crowder
Mrs. r. L. Howell, Mrs. S. j. Whit
more, Miss Helen Matheson, Mrs. A
W. Remnitz, Mrs. Frank Hillebrand
Mrs. George Drake Ruddy, Mrs. E. M
Deardorff and Mrs. O.. c. Conley.
Another meeting will be held follow
articles. when active work will be be-
gun by the new organization.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-08
ASSERTS SHE is VICTIM
OF POLICE PERSECUTION
Gertrude Hollis, Arrested Repeatedly
for Nagrancy and Recently Re-
leased. Now Granted Jury
Trial on New Charge

Gertrude Hollis, who was arrested
three times during the past month, de-
clares that she is being prosecuted by
the police because she offended certain
officers.
The woman was first arrested by Pa
trolman Wyatt, who charged her with
being a vagrant. She was tried before
Police Justice Rose and found guilty.
Later she was arrested again by an
other officer, who preferred a similar
charge against her.
While in Jail she told her story to
Mrs. Cloudesley Johns, who, with a
number of other Socialists, were con-
fined in the city jail during the free
speech campaign. Mrs. Johns placed
the matter before Chief Kern. Later
the charges were dismissed and the
woman was released.
She was arrested Wednesday by Pa
trolman Denman, who charged her with
being a vagrant. The officer was un-
successful in his efforts to secure evil
dence against her on this charge. He
then preferred charge of drunken
ness. On this she was arraigned in Po-
lice Justice Frederickson's court yes
erday morning. She pleaded not guilty
to the charge and asked for a jury
trial. Her trial was set for October s
and her bail was fixed at $50.
II YOU have any kind Of work TO offer, tc
any kind OF a worker, your want ad will fnd
more eager readers than the most interesting
news dispatch in the paper.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-08
HAS BEEN USING DIAMOND
TO DISFIGURE WINDOWS
Police on the Watch for Mischievous
Individual Who Has Been Dolnq
Damage Up and Down
Main Street

The police are on the lookout for a
man who has been using a diamond to
disfigure show windows. Whether this
individual is practicing for the purpose
Of burglarizing some jewelry firm has
not been decided. Anyway, he has been
operating on Main street, where a
number of windows have been badly
scratched. If the man is caught he
probably will be prosecuted on a
charge of malicious mischief
Several persons are said to have seen
the offender, and he is described as be-
ing five feet ten inches in height, about
25 years of age and weighing 165
pounds. He is said to be smooth
shaven and wears a brown and gray
checked suit and soft light hat.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-08
superintendent Of telegraph


Superintendent of Telegraph
A. e. Roome is the new superinten-
dent of telegraph. telephone ,.C.5, anu SIs
MIR Roome is from San Francisco
where he occupied q similar position
with the Southern Pacific company.
To Celebrate Anniversary
Camp Corregidor, Army of the Phil
innines will celebrate the tenth an
niversary of the fall of Manila at
Mammoth hall. SIT South Broadway,
Thursday evening, August 13, at 8
o'clock. A good program has been
prepared.
Wireless Commercial Service
The United Wireless Telegraph COM
pany has established a commercial
service between Los Angeles and Cata-
lima island in connection with the
Western Union Telegraph company. A
ten-word message to Avalon will be
sent for 25 cents. Messages will also
be transmitted to vessels of the United
States navy.
Gibson Leaves Today
Hugh S. Gibson. the Los Angeles
young man who has been appointed
secretary of the United States legation
in Honduras, will leave Washington to-
day for Tejucigalpa, the capital of Hon
duras, where he will have charge OF
American affairs for the present Mr..
Gibson will go by way of Panama and
Amapala, and will be charge datfaires
until the arrival of William Sorsby
who has been transferred to Honduras
from Bolivia.
COL Wilson Going North
Colonel Wilson, a millionaire ship
owner of Gray's Harbor, Wash, who Is
a patient at the California hospital,
1,a hos few
weeks for treatment for an affection
of the heart, will leave for his home
tonight He will be accompanied by
Dr. Dudley Fulton, who has been at
tending him; by his two sons and
daughter, and by two trained nurses.
The party will travel in private car ca
attached to the 1880 train on the South
ern Pacific.
Inquest Held on Winter
At the inquest held yesterday at the
undertaking establishment Of Tiede-
man & Myer over the body of Otto
Winter, the 13-year-old lad who sus-
tained fatal injuries when he fell be-
meath a Central avenue car Tuesday,
a verdict of accidental death was rem
dered by the jury. Testimony showed
that the boy fell from his bicycle while
holding to the front end of the car.
Funeral services were held at the un-
dertaking chapel yesterday afternoon
and interment was in Evergreen ceme-
terry.
Found Dead in Room
James A. Merriam, aged So, associ-
ated with the Volunteers of America,
was found dead in bed in his room at
the Hotel Van Ness yesterday morning
shortly after 7 o'clock. The man had
been complaining of feeling i'll for sew
eral days. He retired early Thursday
night, and yesterday morning when an
attendant knocked on the door to
awaken him and no response was re-
ceived the room was entered and the
lifeless body was found lying on the
bed. 1t is supposed he had attempted
to summon assistance, when he was
stricken with an attack of heart fail
ure. The body was taken to Pierce
Brothers.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-08
DOWNEY DEMOCRATS IN
LINE WITH NEWEST CLUB
Two-score Bryan and Kern Followers
Fall Into the Organization
Habit, Electing Their
Officers

Downey precincts J. and have just
organized for Democracy with c. %.
Smith as president, J. H. Ards and
M L. Russell as vice presidents and
Charles R. Church as secretary and
treasurer.
Some of the charter members are
]. w. Kellar, Frank Burke, ]. B. Car
ricoe, E. A. Brunson, j. P. Dismukes,
IT. R. Tierce, A, D. Goodrich, 7. r.
Manning, John Bartlett, u. s. Mayes'
Henry Redfield, A. l.. Darby, w. I'll.
Nairce, R. L. Scott, A. D. Hall, John
w. Rudd, A. G.. II. Allen, George
Ralph, L. B. Gibson, R. H. Crandall,
M. Lyons, C. A. Lynn, r. w. Nelson,
l.. D. Tweedy, jr, Charles Harding,
]. B. Porert J. II. Borden, w. H. Bor-
den, ]. w. Ragland, w. B. Mellott, L.
B. Renfro, M. M. Wenchel and T. b.
Cochran.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-08
COVINA ORGANIZES CLUB
WITH HUNDRED MEMBERS
Growing Bryan-kern Sentiment IN
Hustling FoothiII City Shown by
Organization of Demo-
cratic Workers

Covina has organized Bryan and
Kern club with 102 members.
Secretary K. A. Welch yesterday
sent the details of organization to
Chairman anthony SchWamm, shCwina
that ]. w. higgins is president, l.. l.
Ratekin and ]. r. Elliott vice presi-
dents and G. H. White treasurer.
Some of the charter members are
d. L. Peters. Oscar Miller, o. f. IRE
+ w Carter, o. w. Vincent, A. S.
Ross. C. F.. Johnson, NJ. G. Harris, j
A. Mccormick, w. R. Stewart, C. c.
Mann, G. E. Covert, w. J.. Thurman
]. B. Goodnight, P. Fl. Talley and K
]. Pollard.
Secretary Welch says I'VE are going
to give them a run for their money.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-08
SOCIETY REPORTS ON CASES
OF CRUELTY TOWARD ANIMALS

At the regular meeting of the Los s
Angeles Society for the Prevention OIL
Cruelty to Animals the statistical re-
port for July last was Submitted anu
showed that in that month there were
received by the society Ill complaints
of cruelty to animals.
One hundred and eighty-seven cases
were investigated, AT animals eAali-
tned- 80 relieved, SS. destroyed (of which
81 were horses, so cats and dogs), 81
were suspended from labor ana III
transported in ambulance.
Eighteen warnings and reprlnahos
were given, 80 arrests were made; there
were 2S convictions, and IL cases are
still pending.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-08
MINER HAS NOT WEALTH
BUT DELIRlUM TREMENS
swartout, Alias Schwartz, Now Lying
in County Hospital, and His
Wife Is Coming After
Him

David Swartout. alias Schwartz,
aged "A, who, several days ago.. was
taken to the receiving hospital for
treatment after he had collapsed on
much of the cup that cheers, and who'
after regaining consciousness, enter
tained the surgeons with wondrous
tales of the wealth he possessed, was
again taken to the receiving hospital
Thursday night for similar treatment.
He admitted that his riches were
mythical and that the mines and cop
per stocks existed only in his magma
tion.
Swartout is on the verge of the de-
lirium tremens. He was married in
Globe, Ariz., two weeks ago. His wife
learned of her husbands condition and
communicated with the police, stating
that she would start Immediately for
Los Angeles to attend to her husband.
Swartout was taken to the county hos
pital yesterday afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-08
MINER ROBBED, BUT MONEY
RECOVERED AND MEN CAUGHT

Hugh McCrea. a miner just in from
the desert, reported to the police last
night that while he was asleep in the
rear of a Main street saloon some one
had robbed him of $35.
Detectives Ingram and Carroll and
Patrolman La Neice were detailed on
the case and three hours afterward had
Alonzo Hill, Albert G. Stoms and John
Edwards in Jail and had recovered all
the money except 81, which they had
Snant
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-08

primaries on Tuesday, hence special
significance is attached thereto.
Mr.. Heney is expected here this
morning and will remain over Sunday
Mr.. Heney is expected to be a guest
of honor at noon at the City club,
whose members he has already ad-
dressed, at the weekly monday lunch
con at the Westminster today, and will
probably deliver a few remarks there.
Through his graft prosecutions Mr.
Heney has been able to get deep into
the machine methods of California pol
itics, hence he will have much to tell
tonight.
Besides Mr.. Heney's, short addresses
by Meyer Lissner, Charles w. Bell,
Russ Avery, George Alexander and
Leslie r Hewitt also are scheduled.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-08
PRECINCT NINETY FORMS
A LIVELY BRYAN CLUB

Precinct 90, Fifth ward. held its eau
cus last night and in connection there
with formed Bryan club. -,
The officers elected were: President,
7 M. Methdin; vice presidents, H. M.
Tillis and C. M. Dartford; secretary,
A. Selling; treasurer, ]. M. Pickard;
Thirty-five members were enrolled.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-08
PASADENA NAMES
LINCOLN DELEGATES

Candidates for delegates to the Re
publican state convention were named
yesterday by the incoln-Roosevelt
league club OF Pasadena.
Following is the list: DR.. Walter A.
Edwards, DR.. Charles Lee King, DR..
Solon Briggs, c. w. Rhodes, DR.. E. S.
Rosenberger and Emile Bauer.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-08
coLoRED VOTERS FORM
INDEPENDENT LEAGUE

Independent colored voters last night
organized the Colored Voters Indepen-
dent league at the home of A. j. Jones,
CTS Santa Fe avenue.
ident: John A. Rodgers, secretary, and
A. ]. Jones, corresponding secretary.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-08

1 will defend its title as the banner
team of the order. 1t is in charge of
Captain West. Other teams have been
entered in the competition from River
side, San Diego, Pasadena, Hollywood
and four teams from Los Angeles. 1t
is expected to be the finest drill work
done on the coast. 1t is thought that
over 1000 members will arrive on the
Santa Fe excursion train.
The outline of the program Is as fol-
lows: 10 a. M, arrival of Santa Fe
excursion train; 1920, address of well
come by c. H. Burnett, president of
the Redondo chamber of commerce.;
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-08
DEMOCRATS IN 9TH
INDoRSE CHANDLER

Democrats in the Ninety-seventh
precinct caucused yesterday and select
ed John r. Jones and Dan Neuhart as
delegates to the county convention.
The organization also indorsed JEFF
ferson Cole Chandler for superior
ind
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-08
paner Trust Boosts Price

WATERTOWN, N. Y, Aug. Am
pouncement was made here today by
the international Paper company that
the price of news paper has been adj
vanced 10 cents per ton to $235. The
strike situation is unchanged.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-08

drill, class A; 4:90. competition drill,
consolation prize p. M, dinner; p.
M, awarding of prizes to winning
teams; 7:30, concert, Schoeneman-
Blanchard orchestra; $50, grand
march, followed by a grand ball.
In addition to the cash prizes in the
competitive drill there will be con-
ISOLATION cash prize of $25. Also in ad-
dition to the prizes an embroidered
chevron will be given to the winning
teams of the different classes, so that
wherever they are in uniform they will
be recognized as the champion of their
class for the year.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-08

response by Supreme President James
A. Foshay; II, team captains draw for
places; 11:15, sports. Valuable prizes
will be given in the following events:
100-yard race for men, 100-yard race
for boys under 16, 50-yard race, fat
men; 50-yard race, girls under Is; So
yard race, women; 25-yard race, fat
women; 100-yard three-legged race; So
yard sack race; potato race, women;
peanut race, girls under 10; baby show.
1890 p. M, luncheon; 1 p. M, pan
Drama photograph to be taken of the
assembled members; 1870, competitive
drill, class c.; 2, drill, class B; 2:30,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-08

<kET1 HE Fraternal Brotherhood Boss
Boosters" will do all in their
Il power to make the fifth annual
picnic of the President and Past Pres
idents' association a grand success at
Redondo Beach today.
DR.. w. ]. Haney, chairman of the
committee in charge, has made great
preparations for the carrying out of
the extensive program for the entire
day and we'll into the night.
The team of Los Angeles lodge No.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-08
HENEY'S TALK TONIGHT TO
REVEAL MACHINE METHODS
Simpson Auditorium Meeting VIII Be
Last Held by LincoIn-RooseVelt
League Prior to Tuesdays
Primaries

Francis ]. Heneys talk to the Lin
Roosevelt leaguers tonight at
Simpson auditorium will be the last Dig
affair under league auspices prior to the
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-08
THE CITY

Strangers are invited to visit the exhlo'eS ~
Of California products at tho Champer an
Commerce building, on Broadway, pew peso--
First and Second streets where free 1ain. l
nation will be given on all subjects per"
ing to this section
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-08

The Herald will pay SO in cash 10 s"y -
furnishing evidence that will leau loD ~
the arrest and conviction OF any persou
caught stealing copies of The Heraio i'''i'
the premises OF our patrons ,,a.n
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-08

secretary, Chester Smith; treasurer,
George Machris.
The new club has thirty-two MEM
bers.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-18
KunZ Was Well Known.

Albert KIM, whose body was pinned
under the car, was one of the best known
automobile mechanics in the state and
was considered an authority upon auto
mobile repairs. He worked for the Sol
may Motor Car company for four
months, but was employed by Mr.. SoIIi
day once before three years ago.
He was married and is survived nv
his widow, who is the daughter of Zeno
NJ. Host, former insurance commissioner
of this state. There is one child. Mrs.
Kunz was not informed of her hus-
bands sad death until this morning.
Mrs Eunz had been shopping
Wednesday, hunting through the stores
for some little gift for her husband.
She left her child with relatives this
morning and FASTENED to the scene OF
the tragedy, nor would she leave the spot
until the automobile had been removed
from the river bottom.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-18
WIDOW GETS NOVEL INSURANCE.
Finlander Is Killed and Wife Receives
Farm from Land Company.

ASHLAND, Wis, Dec. 16-[Special. I
John Mattson, a Finlander from CaIu-
met, Mich. is dead as the result of a
runaway accident at Eagle River, Wis.
a few days ago. He recently bought land
of the G. T. Sanborn company of this
city on a plan of $40 monthly payments
with an insurance clause in the contract
whereby in the event of his death be
fore his payments were completed, the
farm was to be decided at once free of
charge to his heirs.
Mattson moved his family and house
hold goods to Eagle River and while cart
ing his goods to his new home, the team
ran away, throwing Mattson to the
ground and injuring him internally. He
was taken to d hospital at Oshkosh by
the land company but died in spite of the
best surgical and medical treatment. His
body was taken to Eagle River for in
terment.
Mrs. Mattson, who is the mother of
five children, all under Z years of age
secures the SO-acre farm free of charge
She plans to return to Calumet however
and the company has offered her S12OC
for her interest in the property for which
her late husband made only one payment
of SO.