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Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
FEEL PUBLIC PULSE
ON FIRE BOND PLAN
COUNCIL DELAYS ACTION FOR
A WEEK
Not Sure That Bond Scheme
viii Insure Expansion
Quickest

Chairman A. J. Wallace of the finance
committee of the city council fought
the proposed fire bonds yesterday on
the ground that the lawmakers should
be careful financiering pay for expan-
sion of the department out of current
revenues. He doubted whether bonds
would carry.
Councilmen r. w. Dromgold and e.
L. Blanchard, the other members of the
finance committee, favor the bonds.
Preferring to see what a weeks time
would do in crystallizing public sent1-
ment, no further steps were taken be-
yond instructing the city attorney to
prepare an ordinance submitting the
proposed $780, 900 fire bond issue to the
people and presenting it a week hence hence
The councilmen argued that the news
papers would in the meantime reflect
the public wishes.
This seemed to meet the views of
Councilman H. H. YonlSin and Walter
Wren. who were inclined to side with
Chairman Wallace, though for different
reasons.
Chief Walter Lips presence was anx-
iously sought, but he could not be
then the fire bond business had been
disposed of. Clerk David Carroll said
he had seen Chief Lips in the morn
ing heading for the city's legal depart
ment offices, but Attorney Leslie r.
Hewitt said no report concerning the
bond issue had been filed with him.
Chairman Wallace contends that the
people are not ready to vote more bonds
now, and If the issue should be de-
feated the expense of the election
would be wasted.
Others favoring the issue said in nc
other way could the expansion OF the
department be provided for with the
citv's financial outlook as it Is. Be-
sides, the responsibility would then be
on the people, not on the councilmen.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
WORKHOUSE HEAT BIDS
DEEMED TOO COSTLY
Councilmen Reject Two Regular Tens
ders After Throwing Out Lowest
Bid Because Check Was
Omitted

Three bids for furnishing the heat
ing apparatus and range at the new
workhouse were opened in the coun-
Gil chamber yesterday, but Blumve &
Jay neglected to enclose a check, hence
only two bids were recognized.
The Hough company offered to in
stall the service for $2S35 and S. c.
Brown for $500. The irregular bid
was less than $1,000.
Because of the discrepancy in the
bids some councilmen decided that the
city might save over $500 by readver-
Using, these regarding the omission of
the check as an accidental oversight.
New bids are asked by Friday morn
ing, when the council will hold spe-
cial session.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
WORKMAN GETSDELAY
IN ASSESSMENT FIGHT
FORMER MAYORS PLEA STAYS
COUNCILS ACTION
Board of Public Works VIII Effect
Readjustment of Costs to the
Advantage of Boyle
Heights

After an earnest appeal by former
Mayor William Workman and d. T..
McGarry the council yesterday decided
to refer back to the board of public
works for readjustment the assessment
proposition for the Fourth street wild
ening case.
After four years of work it Is pro-
posed by some petitioners to abandon
the big improvement scheme because
the assessment is taxed only against
Fourth street owners. They maintain
that the district should have extended
to First street on one side and Seventh
on the other. Rather than pay the
unfair charge they propose to abandon
the proceedings.
M. Workman and others said that
while the assessment may have been
unfair and one-sided 1t was made in
the long ago and If a reassessment
were made now the cost would be
double. Posterity would be benefited
and Boyle Heights values increased by
such an artery.
The city had already spent $4,000
on bridge which is now useless be-
cause there are no approaches, while
cause there Is no boulevard into Boyle
Heights.
Capt. Workman and others said that
If they were given a months time they
thought they could bring about an
equalization of cost which would be
satisfactory and thus prevent the
shelving of a plan which meant bene-
fits to all of Los Angeles.
The question was then referred to
the board of public works for readtust-
ment with instructions that a greater
share of the costs should be assessed
against owners in the west end of the
district nearer Alameda street.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
SPOOKSTERS ASK TO BE
EXEMPTED FROM TAXATION
Association Which Maintains Head
quarters Near Glendale Claims
Members Should Not BE
Asked to Pay

Members and representatives of the
Semi Tropic Spiritualist association
appeared before the board of super
visors yesterday and petitioned that
body to make an exception in the cases
OF members of the organization in re-
lation to the ordinance which imposes
a heavy tax on fortune tellers, spir-
itualists and others of that ilk doing
business in the county.
This organization has a small plot
of ground near Glendale where meet
ings are held, and the members claim
they have been put to expense build
ing small pavilion, installing a water
system and changing the grounds.
Deputy District Attorney Hartley
Shaw pointed out 1t would ,be class leg
islation If the board granted the re-
quest, so the matter was laid over.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
For Miss Harper

Miss Cora Harper, announcements Of
whose approaching marriage with CAL
vim Gibson of Chattanooga. Tenn, was
made recently was special guest at a
luncheon and china shower Saturday
AT the home of Miss Halen Ward on
West Thirtieth street.
Miss Wards home was gay with
such suggestive decorations as req
the dainty table accessories were place
cards bearing hand painted sketches
of brides.
the afternoon with readings and Miss
Frances Mallory with piano solos.
A pretty feature that followed the
luncheon was a symposium on "The
Best Way to Manage Husband" each
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
RUBY CASSELMAN FAINTS
WHILE WAITING TRIAL
Girl Charged with Forgery coIIapses
In Court Room and Is Led Away
by Deputy Sherlff-Suffers
Intense Pain

Apparently overcome by her feelings,
Ruby Casselman, the girl mystery, yes
terday for the first time gave way in
the courtroom. staggered to her feet
from the chair where she was seated
and collapsed in the arms of a deputy
sheriff.
she was then led from the courtroom
and her attorney informed the judge
the suspense had been too much for the
girl.
The girl was deathly pale and ap-
peared to be suffering intense pain.
The charge which the girl was to face
was that of having forged the name OF
Katherine M. Ward to a check for 500
on the American National bank.
After the girl was taken from the
room Judge Hutton continued the case
until Friday, when Miss Casselman will
appear for sentence on previous con-
viction.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
Watson Pleads Not Guilty

s. S. Watson, charged with forgery,
was arraigned before Judge Hutton
yesterday and pleaded not guilty.
viii Ask Probation
Robert Ramsey pleaded guilty to a
charge of perjury yesterday in Grim
lnal court. He will ask to be probated.
Lee C. Gates to Speak
Lee C. Gates will address the weekly
luncheon of the Federation club to-
morrow noon on "A New Patriotism
at the Federation club rooms.
Michigan Society Meeting
The Michigan society will hold It's
next social Tuesday evening, June 2,
at Symphony hail. A good program
has been arranged and large atten-
dance Is expected.
To Look Over Report
The supervisors have granted per-
mission to the county Highway commits
sion to employ E. i. Wheeler, expert
bridge engineer, to look over parts OK
the commissions report.
Discuss "Chrlstian Stewardship"
A meeting of the Baptist laymen of
Los Angeles was held yesterday noon
at Federation rooms. Charles Baker
presided. christian Stewardship was
the topic discussed.
VIII invite Convention Here
An effort isto be made to secure the
1909 national convention of the Bap-
fist Young Peoples societies for Los
Angeles. An invitation will be sent TO
be read at the convention at Cleveland.
MIX Dealers Fined
Charged with having milk in their
possession which was not up to the
standard required by the city ordi-
nance, s. Sunni and d. G. Norwood
were fined $40 each and AL. Reeves IS
by Justice Frederickson yesterday.
Mil Worker Hurt
George Lancaster. s1s Drummond
street, a mill worker, caught his left
hand in machine in the paning mill
at 1920 South Alameda street and sus-
tanned injuries which will result in the
amputation of one of his fingers. He
was taken to the receiving hospital
To Raise Funds for Outing
To raise funds for an outing for sew
enty-five children from the Bethlehem
church, the Oakhill Charity club will
give a tea this afternoon at the home
of Mrs. ". Godsave, 125 Monterey av-
enue. Rev. Dana W. Bartlett will
make an address, program will be
rendered and refreshments served. It
is expected the picnic will. be given in
the near future.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
PUSHING ALONG THEIR
PET BRIDGE PROJECTS
councilmen HeaIy and Dromgold Maxi
ing Progress on Main Street
and Buena Vista Via
ducts

Councilman Bernard Healy yesterday
by resolution called for a report from
the engineers department on how far
plans had been made on the Main street
bridge, his hobby.
Discussion was started when Coun-
Gilman r. w. Dromgold asked that
steps be taken to acquire certain prop
critics in connection with the Downey-
Buena Vista-Pasadena avenue bridge
in his ward, for which $4,000 had al
ready been set aside.
Councilman Dromgold was DESTROYS
of getting at once the owners prices
for abutting property for approach
purposes, saying the preliminaries
would probably take a years time.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
HUSBAND OF THREE
AWAITING SENTENCE
w. D. WILDE PLEADS GUILTY
OF BIGAMY
Man Whose Habit Of Marrying Be-
came Too Strong Faces Term
In the Peniten-
tiary

w. Dean Wilde, whose habit of
marrying because so firmly fixed that
he espoused three women without d.
vorcing any of them, pleaded guilty to
the charge of bigamy yesterday IN the
superior court and he will be sentenced
today.
Wilde was formerly employed by a
telephone company and within few
years time he had married three young
women.
When arraigned in police court re-
Gently all three of his wives confronted
him and he was able to make but a
weak defense.
William M Neidel, who was arrested
at Long Beach on a charge of bigamy,
was released yesterday on bail.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
MAYOR TELLS C0UNClLMEN
TO GET NEW JAZZ SITE
Four Locations Have Favor OF Police
Department and Building Conn
mittee Will Make Recon-
nendatIon

Mayor A. C. Harper in special mes
sage has again reminded the council
of the necessity of making provisions
for a larger Jail, police headquarters
and receiving hospital.
Chief Edward Kern had, at the re-
quest of the mayor, reported on IA
We -able sites, four of them getting
special mention. These are Col. ]. B.
Lankershim's $4,000 lot on the block
bounded by Seventh, Eighth, Wall and
San Julian streets; the southwest cor
ner of Jackson and Central avenue;
the stone corral and adjoining lot on
New High street and A. N. Davidson s
lot on Wall street between Sixth and
Seventh.
The council referred the question to
it's building committee.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
SEND vAcHER's DOG CLAIMS
TO CITY LEGAL DEPARTMENT

City Auditor w. C. Mushet induced
the city council to refer to the legal
department the claims of Dog Pound
Superintendent George B. Vacher for
1857.
are disposed of at the pound: owners
furnishing proof can redeem their ca
mines by producing the licenses; by
paying for a So license and the pound
fee of $1.50, or by lapse of certificate
on which 81 goes to the poundmaster.
On this basis the city has lost 1910
on the claim cited according to the
auditor, hence before acting on Vach-
er's bill he wanted the law more care
fully looked into. This was ordered
done.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
MRS. HARMON o. RYUs

guest writing her views on slip OF
paper, these when collected being read
aloud by Miss Harper, after which she
was "showered" with dainty gifts of
china which were brought in in a big
wicker basket.
game of hearts occupied the at
tention of the company during a por-
ton of the afternoon, Miss Mallory
winning the first prize-a china card
case. Guests present to enjoy the oc-
casion were the Misses Cora Harper,
Irene Cook, Grace Smith, Frances NAL
lory Ruby Wright. Cecilia Gray, Flor
ence Wells, Mary Hotchkiss, Lulu
Stevens and Maude Speicher Miss
Harper's aunt Mrs. F. B. Reichenbach,
Harvard boulevard, is planning an af-
fair to be given in her honor next
month
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
PUT FRANCHISE VOTE
BEFORE THE PEOPLE
COUNCIL ACTS ON SOUTH PARK
CASE
Lawmakers Decide to Let Voters
Settle Trolley Privileges at
Next General Election
Next Year

The city council has decided to put
the South Partisan Pedro franchise
proposition before the people at the
next general election to determine
who shall get the valuable trolley fran
chise which was bought by the Los
Angeles Railway company for $500. The
new proceedings is the sequel to the
referendum petitions.
The city attorney was instructed to
prepare an ordinance for such SUBJ
mission.
The election, as construed, will put
the question before the people year
from this fall, though 1t was within
the power of the council to call a
special election.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
Return of Miss Emmett

The many friends of Miss Katherine
Emmett, the charming actress, are well
coming her upon her return to the city
as a member of Katherine Grey's COM
pany, which is appearing In THE
Truth at the Mason. Miss Emmett Is
a young woman endowed with de-
lightful personality and during her re-
cent stay in the city she was the re-
cipient of much social attention.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
THREATENS TO KILL SELF
IF He IS NOT ARRESTED
Man Tells PatroIman He Is Despond-
ent, and When Taken to Hos
pitaI Tells How Happy
He is

'"If you don't arrest me and lock mo
I'D 1 will kill myself" said Fred Ben
nett as he approached Patrolman Gilpin
at Fifth and Spring streets last night
shortly after 8 o'clock. II have been
suffering from an incurable disease for
years and am Respondent"
Gilpin arrested the man and took him
to the central station, where he was
booked on a charge of insanity. He
was then taken to the receiving hos
pital.
Bennett made no attempt to take his
life after being placed in the hospital
ward, but beat his breast and exclaimed
he was feeling happy.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
COUNCIL PUTS WRIGHT IN
LATE DR.. TANNERS PLACE

City council has appointed DR.. Cliff
ford A. Wright police surgeon to fill
the vacancy at the receiving hospital
caused by the drowning recently Of
DR. Joseph B. Tanner.
DR.. Huff will serve as substitute dur
ing the one months leave of absence
granted DIR. Wright by council upon
his request.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
WEsTFALL SAYS HE WAS HOME
WHEN HORSES WE'RE STOLEN

Denying he saw the horses alleged
to have been stolen by him from the
Bixby ranch until he happened across
them in Pomona, w. D. Westfan took
the stand in his own defense In
criminal court yesterday.
Westfall said a man named Ander-
son, now known as Bob Brown and
Jointly charged with the prisoner,
asked him to take the horses to San
Bernardino. He said he was at home
with his wife and children when the
theft was committed.
Westfalrs testimony was corrobo-
rated by that of his wife and other
witnesses.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
Eastern Trip

Mrs. Harmon David Ryus of South
Figueroa street will leave Friday for
New York, where she will join her Sis
ter, Miss Anna Marie Nellis of Topeka,
who has recently returned from a trip
around the world with the COMPRESSION
al party. Before returning to Los An
geles Mrs. Ryus and Miss Nellis Will
visit New York, Chicago, washington
and other cities in the east.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
CHARGED WITH FORGERY; MAY
Is MAY APPEAL TO VICE CONSUL

C. H. w. Norton was arrested yes
terday upon charge Of embezzlement.
The complaint was sworn to by j. A.
Case, who alleged Norton wilfully en-
bezzled $369.75. He was arraigned
before Justice Selph yesterday after
noon and bound over to the superior
court.
when the justice bound him over
Norton said: II should like to have
you understand, sir. that / am q Brit
ish subject. Also to impress upon you
that I shall appeal to the local vice
consul for assistance.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
READS CLAIM
WAITS ANOTHER WEEK

Former Gas and Gas Meter In
spector Cabell Read will have to wait
another week before he learns the
councils decision in regard to his old
claim of $500.
Councilman Henry Lyon suggested
a delay as he said the city attorney
was working on the question, Secre-
tary Charles McKeag told him.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
COUNCILMEN WAKE UP
TO RIVER POLLUTION

That the city's gas companies are
using the Los Angeles river bed as a
waste dumping ground, thereby
throwing thousands of loads of lamp
black, oil refuse and asphaltum into
the bed, is just becoming apparent to
the city council, though thousands
of persons who cross the bridges daily
see the inky stream that is discharged
into the river.
OIL Inspector C. A. Blackmar has
called attention to the situation, but
SO far has failed to get action by the
lawmakers.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
NEW STABLE ORDINANCE
TO BE STUDIED FRIDAY

At a special meeting of the city coun-
Gil on Friday morning Councilman
Henry H. Yonkin's revised ordinance
requiring a space of at least thirty feet
between dwellings and places where
horses, mules. cows and goats are
stabbed will be fully discussed.
The present law makes the minimum
distance fifteen feet.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26

The engagement is announced of MISS
Ada Rebecca Moore, daughter of Mrs.
Rebecca Weldon Moore and the late
DIR. Paul Moore. to Frederic A. Batty.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Batty OF
Santa Barbara, and formerly of Lon
don. England. The wedding will take
place late in the summer.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
Eastern Trip

Mrs. Walter Jarvis Barlow, accom-
panied by her son, Walter Jarvis Bar
low, jr., and Miss Elizabeth VOTERS,
will leave Thursday for the east. MISS
Annis Van Mugs will also leave on the
same day. going direct to Wellesley
college for the graduating exercises.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
To Receive

Mr.. and Mrs Frank Powell have re-
turned from their wedding trip, which
Included a tour of the northern states.
Mrs. Powell, who before her marriage
was Miss Amy Leonardo, will receive
after June / at her home, 1927 Wilton
Mace.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
ENGAGEMENT Announced

Announcement is made of the en-
gagement of Miss May Radke, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Radke, to Ar
mand Frank Fevergeon. The wedding
will be celebrated June 1 at the. home
of the groom's parents. 3s9 South Fair
oaks avenue, Pasadena.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
Pre-NuptiaI Courtesy

Mrs. Joseph Rominger was hostess
over Sunday of a house party given
at her Long Beach home In compli-
ment to Miss Fay Ferrall and Alex
ander Hamilton, whose marriage will
take place soon.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
Golden Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. John Horner of Pasa-
dena avenue will celebrate the nftietn
anniversary of their wedding with
large reception this evening. The host
and hostess will be assisted in receiv-
ing by Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Horner and
Mrs. Belle Weld, sister of the host.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
Extended Trip North

Miss Laura Moore of Dalton avenue
is leaving the end of the week for
northern trip of several months, dur
ing which she will visit friends in San
Francisco, Portland, Seattle and Van
couYer.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
To Visit East

Miss Lillian Teazel, member OF the
faculty of the Girls Collegiate school,
will leave at the close of the semester
for the east, where she will spend her
vacation. r
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
On Ten Years Probation

Ascension Lara, guilty of mistreating
q young girl, was placed on ten years
probation yesterday by Judge Wilbur.
This is one of the longest probationary
sentences ever imposed. Lara Is ~
years of age.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26

A merchant should try to make
his store-advertising the most in
teresting serial story" in the
paper. It's a profitable aspiration
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
Society,"
lERs. DWIGHT sATTERLEE and

N daughter, Mrs. Bennett, of Bur-
AAA lington avenue, are entertaining
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Sweet of ST. Au-
gustine, Fla, who are making trip
Of the Pacific coast. Mr.. and Mrs.
Sweet will remain about two weeks and
will then go north to San Francisco
and other places of interest.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26

While ON Broadway stop at the Bartlett
Music company. Whye Because they have
ON exhibition the auto-piano to be given away
by The Herald. 1t win pay you.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
THE CITY

Strangers are invited to visit the exhibits
OF California products at the Chamber OF
Commerce building. on Broadway, between
First ana Second streets. where free infor-
nation will be given on all subjects pertain
Ing to this section.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
CITY NEWS in BRIEF

DIR. F. w. Rayburn, sugs lstionist;
temporary office $50 and 522 Byrne
building; phone A4T75
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26
To San Francisco
To BE Summer Wedding

Madame Vera de Blumenthal is leav-
ing soon for a visit in San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-26

The Herald will pay $40 In cash to any
one furnishing evidence that will lead to
the arrest and conviction on any person
caught stealing copies of Tho Herald from
the premises Of our patrons.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28
FATHER DIES, LEAVING
FIVE ORPHAN CHILDREN.

]. W. Coleman, aged forty years,
died yesterday afternoon at three
O'Clock at his home, 1913 east Fifth
street, after an illness OF three weeks
of pneumonia. The funeral was held
at ten O'Clock this morning from the
home, conducted by Rev. c. F. Lucas,
and burial was made in the South
Side Cemetery.
Mr.. Coleman came to Roswell from
Oklahoma about eight months ago,
bringing his wife and i've children.
The mother, for whose benefit the
move was made, died two or three
months after their arrival. Since that
time the father had been sorely press
ed, trying to make a living at team
ing and taking are of the children,
the Oldest of whom is a girl of sew
enteen and the youngest but three.
The children are now il the care OF
the people of the First NJ. E. church,
and their needs will be looked after
until a permanent home is secured
for them.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28
PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL
ASSEMBLY PROCEEDINGS.

Kansas City, Mo, May 2S.-That
the general assembly of the Presby-
terrain church in the United States
dominate the executive power of the
church was shown today, when that
body after As minutes lively debate
adopted a resolution providing that
officers of the general assembly shall
be members of the executive com
mission which shall be responsible
for administration of the affairs of
the church. The resolution came up
today in the form of ar amendment
70 the report of the committee or
administrative agencies.