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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-25
BLACK HAND PLOTTERS
TRAPPED IN NEW YORK
FIGHT OVER BOOTY AND ARE
PLACED UNDER ARREST
"Times Are Hard" They Wrote, land
We Need Six Hundred Dollars.
If You Don't Pay We
Kill"

NEW YORK, July 24-Two Greeks
to their compatriot, Peter Minkakis, a
wealthy candy manufacturers, were
captured a few nights ago in Central
park, just after they had picked up
package containing part of the money
for which demand had been made.
Mlnkakis has a factory at 210 Sixth
avenue, and the Greek colony tells
stories of his large bank account. He
received a letter decorated with skull
and crossbones and an image of some
thing which had evidently been in
tended for a wicked bomb with a large
fuse.
I'VE are the Greek Black Hand" was
the engaging Introduction, land on ac-
count of the hard times in America we
have, alas, become poor. If you so de-
sire you may, as a dear compatriot,
give us $500, otherwise we shall infiict
death on you and all your family. If
you prove to be a gentleman and give
us the money it will be returned to you
in one year with interest. We trust
that you will do this, and thus save
the Grecian name. AS for me, the chief
compatriot, l am a relative of yours.
Learn that after l have received the
money you will not be disturbed and
that no one will be hurt.
I'VE are not criminals. Place the
money in a tree in Central park at the
entrance near Sixth avenue at 9 o'clock
at night. You must enter the park
alone at the right side, go down the
steps, walk twenty PAGES and there you
will see a large tree. Place the money
behind it wrapped in a newspaper and
leave at once. Be careful in order not
"RT.ACK HAND"
MinIakis took the letter to Captain
McCafferty at the detective bureau in
Mulberry street and translated it to
him from the original Greek. The cap
tain delegated Policemen Howry and
Mott to proceed a few blocks north
until they came to Central park. They
arrived there at nightfall.
Howry hid behind the bushes and
Mott climbed to the branches of the
tree, which was found as described in
the letter Minkakis, on the advice
of the captain, placed six marked one
dollar bills in newspaper package,
left it in the place designated and de-
parted at once, as directed
Two Greeks appeared soon after 8
o'clock and walked about the park in
the cool Of the evening like leisurely
peripatetic philosophers, but always
with their eyes on the packet
1t was nearly 10 o'clock when they
thought the coast was clear The
smaller Of the two men reached for the
money and the other one tried to push
him aside. Howry and Mott captured
them with ease while the men were
engaged in a squabble and took them
to police headquarters.
The smaller man said he was De-
metric Kalapatio, 3S years old, and
had no home. The other described
himself as George ROLLS of 40 West
Thirty-sixth street. He is "a. KaIa-
patio told the police ROLLS concocted
the letter and induced him to join in
the enterprise
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-25
MORE TIME GRANTED FOR
PAYMENT OF MORTGAGE
carmeIita Gardens Association Treated
with Lenency, but Foreclosure
Proceedings Could Be Taken
at Any Time
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, July 24.-The Carmelita
Gardens association has received let
ter from the executor of the estate of
the late S.. G. Reed. which owns the
property, allowing it short time long
er wherein to collect the subscriptions
made to pay for it.
William Eason, who is managing this
part of the business, states the money
is now coming in slowly, but he would
like to see those who have made
pledges a little more prompt in redeem
ing them. The estate has a right at
any time now to foreclose the mort
gage it hold on the property, which fell
due last week.
Mr.. Eason, when asked whether the
fact that the Reed estate in Portland
sustained a loss of 100000 through fire
yesterday would have the effect oil
making it less lenient with the Car
melita Gardens association, stated that
he thought the executor would be rea-
sonable. 1t is recognized, however
that more money must be produced
very soon, unless the association is to
lose its land.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-25
FESTIVAL OF SEA TO
BE HELD SEPTEMBER
BUSINESS MEN EFFECT FULL
ORGANIZATION
Carnival Will Last Five Days and Is
to Be Distinguished by Numerous
Novel and Grotesque
Features

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, July 24.-From Sep
TENDER 1 to September this city will
be a scene of unprecedented gayety, the
Long Beach Festival of the Sea being
in full swing. A permanent organiza-
ton has been effected by the business
men, with DR.. l.. A. Perez as presi-
dent and j. A. Miller as secretary.
A score of committees was appointed
last night to handle the various feat
ures.
In a pavilion built upon piles a mu-
steal comedy will be produced. This
will be visible from the beach, where
a grand stand will be built.
One of the funny parts of the carni-
val will be a burlesque beauty show, at
which all the business men will be
"roped in" compelled to don grotesque
apparel and join in parade down
Pine avenue and other main streets.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-25
BEACH ELoTsAM AND JETsAM

Special to The Herald
LONG BEACH, July 24-The second
assessment of the Atlantic avenue
storm sewer district has been COM
pleted and is made payable at the First
National bank, Los Angeles. Accord
ing to the city engineer the only re-
course for those who may be dissatis-
fed with the assessment will be law
suit.
The Edison Electric company's pro-
test to the board of equalization today,
in which it asked that its assessments
of $4,000 for each of it's gas and cleo
trio franchises should be wiped out,
was denied.
Two painters, Thomas Green and
Emert Holroid narrowly escaped in
Jury this morning when high scat
folding on which they stood to paint
sign for H. L. Dodge, on the City Ma
tional bank building, gave Way. The
men were agile enough to catch hold
of the rope and were gradually lowered
to the ground.
The crued oil that made bathing i'm
possible yesterday sank into the sand
during the night. Whence it came is
as yet q matter of conjecture.
Miss Anne Hubbell, trained nurse,
was stricken with peritonitis night be-
fore last while caring for another
trained nurse, Miss Clio White, her
room mate, who was i'll. Miss Hubbell
was removed to the Seaside hospital
today and is In a serious condition.
Postmaster Hirsch today received
word from the first assistant post
master general to the effect that not
until the regulations regarding street
lights, sidewalks and house numbers
are fulfilled can the free delivery OF
mail be extended along the Pike and In
that portion of the north part OF town
where 1t is not now in force.
DR. Edwin Southers,' who lectured
last night before the Chautauqua as
sembly, wore a costume in keeping
with his subject, IF Were the Devil
Fire Drill Great Success
Passengers on the City of Long Beach
en- route for Catalina island yesterday
witnessed fire drill given by the crew
In less than a moment after capt. rom
Keeney had sounded the unexpected
alarm two boats were half-lowered, the
men were all at their places, foui
streams of water were playing ana tne
captain stood on the bridge, revolver In
hand. Those among the passengers
who had witnessed fire drills on the
Great Lakes said that the one given on
the city of Long Beach was superior
to anything they saw there.
The Anita d, carrying twenty-five
people, will sail from San Pedro Mon
day next on the first cruise of the Ped
dicord Marine Trips company The
cruise will last the entire week, during
which half dozen islands Will be Wis
| tied.
James j. Jeffries, Warren Hopper
| stead and others interested in the Ala,
mitos Gun club visited 1t last night anc
tonight were entertained at dinner or
the Pike by William Frank, keeper o.
the gun club and owner of a refresh
ment stand on the beach.
The Southern California Baptist as
sembly, now in progress at the Firs
Baptist church, is proving create
success than last year More than 20
attended this mornings session. DR.
John Roach Sraton lectured last nigh
on "A Sick Devil' and tonight gav'
an evening of negro dialect.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-25
LOSES SWEETHEART, BUT
HE FINDS A BROTHER
Frederick Norman's Sentimental Mis-
adventures Not Without Their
compensations, Though He
is Now in Hospital

NEW YORK, July 24.-In twenty-four
hours Frederick Norman lost a sweet
heart, fell from a fourth story window
and gained a brother. If his heart
is not exactly broken, some of his
ribs are. but doubtless he will find
consolation for his physical as well
as his emotional wounds when he
awakes in the Harlem hospital to see
his new found relative at his bedside.
Norman, who lives at No. 153 Four
teenth street, Hoboken, and is So years
old, had been a constant caller on Miss
Emma Geiger of No. 11S East 18th
street. They quarreled recently and
she told him never to come to see her
again.
Despite his dismissal he called twice
yesterday, but could not gain admit
lance and was told by neighbors that
Miss Geiger had gone to the country.
Again and again his rings at the bell
were unanswered. Miss Geiger lives
on the fourth floor, and Norman OBJ
tanned permission from the occupant
of an adjoining apartment to climb
out on the sill and look in her window
to see whether she was at home.
While trying to do this he fell into
the yard, sustaining severe injuries.
He was taken to the Harlem hospital.
Yesterday afternoon a man, who said
East Fifty-eighth street, superintend-
ent of the Liederkranz club, called at
the hospital and asked to see the pa
tent He said he had read of the ac-
cident and thought the Victim might
be his brother, whom he had not seen
for twelve years. He was taken into
the ward, where the injured man lay,
and Immediately identified him. Fred
erick Norman was asleep, however,
and the nurse refused to awake him,
telling the brother to come back to-
day. He said he would and went
away.
Henry Norman would not explain the
mystery of the long separation, con-
tenting himself with saying he had
lost all trace of his brother in Ger
many. Friends of the brothers are in
clined to believe that when Miss Gel
ger hears of her suitors varied ex-
periences she will relent and restore
him to her affections.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-25
Santa Ana
Office s1B N. Sycamore.
Home Phone s1B.
DAIRYMAN SUING FOR
INJURIES TO HIS CATTLE
Dipping Ordered by Orange County
Veterinarian Said to Have Re.
suited in Damage Estl-
mated at $500

Special to The Herald.
SANTA ANA, July PA claim for
$400 was filed today by E. ]. Levengood
against the county of Orange as com
pensation for damages and loss to his
herd of dairy cows, sustained by dip
ping for the cure of Texas tick. The
dipping was done by order of the coun-
ty veterinarian, DR.. w. S. McFarlane
and he 1t was who supervised the mix
ing of the preparation used.
Six of the cows, after coming out of
the dip, sickened and died, and several
others for days refused to eat and fsi,
off in flesh to such an extent that their
value was reduced at least one-half.
according to the claim made by the
owner
The state veterinarian visited +be
herd, and other veterinary surgeons
were called in to pass judgment as to
where the blame should be placed but
none of them talked for publication.
and Levengood has been forced to take
this step in order to preserve his stand
ing in court.
Blanche Sidener and William r.
Johnston. both residents of Los An.
geles, were granted marriage license
here yesterday afternoon.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-25
San BernardinO News
onice sos Third street.
PhOnes-HOme 1885, Sunset, Red 1929.
SEARCH THE DESERT
FOR BORAX HUNTERS
PARTY OF FIVE THOUGHT TO
BE IN DISTRESS
Outfit Found Ditched Near Dry Water
Hole and Missing Men Have
Separated in Search of
New Supply
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, July 24.-H. R.
Pauley, a San Diego gem hunter, ar
rived here this morning from the Inyo
country with news of a search which
so far has proved fruitless for four
men, under Captain Reddy, borax ex-
pert, who are supposed to have become
lost on the desert, ten miles northeast
erlys from the Hidden Springs country
The first hint of the mems plight was
when their outfit, or a large portion of
it, was found by the Pauley party in
the neighborhood of the Williams wa
ter hole, near Death valley. The hole
has been dry for months. The finding
of the outfit led Pauley to conclude the
men were in distress, probably had
come to the we'll hoping to find water,
and, finding none, had ditched their
outfit and pressed on.
The Pauley party followed the tracks
for probably twelve miles, to a point
where the missing men separated, each
being headed alone to q separate can
yon The belief is that the miners de-
termined to seek different canyons af-
ter water. As they had been in that
neighborhood for several weeks, their
sudden trouble is a mystery, unless
water holes which they had relied upon
for a supply had suddenly given out,
which has been the case with several
in that vicinity.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-25
TWO MORE FALL VICTIMS
TO HUNTING ACCIDENTS
Sportsman Concealed in the High
Brush of LytIe Creek Canyon Sc
rlousIy Wounded In the
Arm by Bullet
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, July 24.-The
list of hunting accidents in this vicin-
ity, which has assumed startling pro-
portions within the past week, received
two additions today
A man named Jones, while hunting
in Lyle Creek canyon near Glenn
ranch this morning, was seriously
wounded in the right arm by a bullet
from the gun of another hunter, who
did not know of Jones' presence, the
latter being concealed by the high
brush. He was hurried to this city,
where his wound was dressed but he
will be laid up for some time.
Mrs. Perry Rouland received a wound
in the hand from pistol which was
accidentally discharged while the
family was packing up for a hunting
and camping trip in the mountains. AS
a result the trip has been. abandoned.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-25
PARK PEACOCK BIDS FAIR
TO DIE OF BROKEN HEART


Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, July 24-1n Its grief
over the death of Hannibal" the Pa
cific park eagle killed last week, ma
poleon," the peacock in the park, has
refused for more than two days to leave
its perch or partake of food or water.
Park Superintendent Long expects
the bird to die of starvation and
broken heart. Napoleon" was turned
out in the park the first of the week
in the hope that he would forget his
sorrow, but dogs frightened him so that
he flew into the top of tree, whence
he was not coaxed down for two days
and NIGHTS.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-25
LEASE ARROWHEAD HOTEL TO
NEWLY ORGANIZED COMPANY

Special to The Herald
SAN BERNARDINO. July 24.-The
Arrowhead hotel has been leased for
five years to the Arrowhead Water
man Hotel company. a holding just or
ganized by a majority of the board of
directors for the sole purpose of out
whiting Seth Marshall, who holds the
majority of the stock. Marshall re-
Gently secured the majority of the
stock and openly announced that next
October he would organize the company
according to his own notions. The
showing of his hand in advance caused
his opponents to organize the holding
company, and as they had majority
of the board they ordered the lease
made.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-25
EXCITING CHARGES MADE
IN WATER RIGHTS CASE
Wealthy Widows at Logeerheads, One
Declaring That the Other Drove
Employees OFF and Diverted
Supply
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, July 24-In a
cross-complaint filed this morning by
Mrs. Anna Clapp against Mrs. Anna
Devore, in the suit instituted by the
latter to enjoin the former from mo-
testing the water in Ames canyon,
above Devore Heights, the sensational
charge is made that agents of Mrs.
Devore assaulted Mrs. Clapp's en-
ployes driving them from the prem
ises and that Mrs. DeVore then en-
ployed her men to erect dams and in
stall pipe lines to divert the water
from the lands of the cross-complain-
ant.
Mrs Clapp asks for damages In the
sum of $4,000. Both women are wild
oWs and quite wealthy.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-25
Daniel Kennedy Passes Away

optCIdI 10 IHs I1eTaId-
SANTA MONICA, July 24.-Daniel
Kennedy died at the house of his
father, James Kennedy, 1888 Sixth
street, at $3.50 o'clock last evening.
Deceased was 43 years old and a
native of England. Death was due to
internal hemorrhages of the stomach.
Four brothers, sister and father
and mother survive him. The funeral
will be announced later, as the family
is awaiting the arrival of a brother
from Minnesota.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-25
EMANCIPATION DAY TO BE
OBSERVED WITH PICNIC
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SANTA MONICA, July 24.-Emanci-
patton day will be fittingly observed
Monday, July q, by the negro popula-
ton of the beaches.
A large basket picnic is planned and
the North Beach auditorium will be
given over to merrymaking.
Athletic and aquatic sports are pro-
grammed, Jig contests, buck and wing
dancing, singing, cakewalking and fin
ally all the watermelon one can get
away with, providing the dealers in
that luscious article of diet do not
play out first.
White people will be invited to at
tend and see how their colored friends
can entertain, and the galleries of the
Auditorium will be reserved for them.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-25
ACQUITTED ON CHARGE OF
SELLING PUPILS TOBACCO
Special to The Herald.

WHITTIER. July 24-C. e. Boyle
was placed on trial before jury today
charged with the misdemeanor OF Iur-
nishing tobacco to the pupils at the
The Jury was out only twenty minutes
and returned a verdict of mot guilty"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-25
WATERMELONS CONSUMED
IN AMAZING QUANTITIES
Nearly Three Thousand Negroes ocs
cupylng Twenty-Five Salt Lake
Coaches, Attend Picnic at
Terminal Island
Special to The Herald

Special to The Herald
LONG BEACH, July 24.-Twepty-two
coaches crowded with negroes passed
through here today on the Salt Lake
railroad. The negroes held their an
nuaI nicnic at Terminal island today,
nearly 5000 being in attendance. Great
times were reported. Hundreds of wa
termelons were consumed.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-25
A Boys Wish

TIOpI
YES, my boy"
.'Do YOU know, I'd like to live in India?"
well. What put such an idea in your head.
my son?'
Of India is only one ounce head year.
Yonkers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-25
The Way of Poets

Have you not sold enough poems this week
TO paper our parlor, dear?' asked the poet s
wife.
mo, dear" was the sad reply, but I've had
enough manuscripts returned to do It easily
enough "--Yonlers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-25

Mrs Bacon-She says her husband has ac-
cused her Of every crime in the calendar.
Mrs Egbert-Impossible
why impossible"
HE certainly never accused her of voting
twice en- election day.'-Yonkers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-25
cause for Pain

Patience-r see new theory by the British
Medical Journal that persons resemplins eaen
ether suffer from the same diseases
ratrice-WelI II looked like some people
know I'd suffer all rightl-Yonkers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-25

IL YOU have any kind of work to Ofrer TO
any kind of worker, your want ad will find
more eager readers than the most interesting
news dispatch in the paper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
Bell Phone 118.

oNDON. June 27.-The celebration oL
 ,a+ ,s called pre Day is one A that is gradually becoming wioeiy recognized, both in the colohies anu III mother country.
 rba or;pinal idea was to commemorate .,,o h,rthdav of Queen Victoria, and as- soo,o+e that anniversary with the build i, nm If the greatest empire of ancient o u,odern times Now there are many, o,a recl,on myself among the number who do not believe in emphasizing tnis idea of the magnificence of an empire so much as in cultivating in the child 5 mind the understanding of his or her re- snons,hil;tv as an individual citizen in that part of the empire in which he or she is called to live.
 feel that there is danger Tn ehi- nbaszine the empire idea. England is in the proud position of being the planet from the star dust disintegrates, the Mother of Nations, rather than the pos sassor of wide domains and of vast tracts of empire.
 In order to assure myself of the sort or celebration which the ordinary English nublic school is commemorating on thus particular day went to neighboring na- tional school to witness the performance of Empire Day.
 The usual rows If children, big ana small. boys on one side, girls on the other' faes waving. children marching and pa triotic songs in high treble voices.
 The worship of the flag seemed the pre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28

dominant note Patriotism is splendlh thing. and the salute of the flag has al- ways impressed me in America when the children leave the schools, but I think it is little overstrained to sing words set to hymn tunes to a flag. and to bow the head before the bunting, when man! would resent making the same sign or reverence to the cross. Moreover, I thin1 that a hymn which begins Sing us song of empire," set to the tune 10 wiici children ordinarily sing "Oh, day ol Jos and eladness!' to celebrate the resurrec- ton of Christ, is putting the "hoie ioea utterly out of proportion
 By all means. let the children love thelr country: by all means, let children De ta Int that they owe her a duty whlch IS a debt: but let them understand that .t is not the width of domain or the priue ol possession which is the secret or glory' but rather the widespread happiness, the real liberty and the -deep-rooted 1altn which makes for the true greatness of any nation.
 What to Do With Our Girls is an- other exhibition which has been opened in order to demonstrate the opportunities of the superfiuous woman.
 Mercifully it is now rapidly becoming the rule for girls to do something, in- stead of remaining at home in impecu- nious likeness, fancy work or folly.
 Marriage is now no longer woman's one profession; indeed, it has long ceased to be a profession for women in England. considering the enormous preponderance of women over men; but a visit to the Princes skating rink, where this exhibit is held, will show us what facilities there are now in hundred different professions for the girls who short time back had