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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05
DESMOND HAS
NO COMPETITION
EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT GIVEN
AS TO OWENS RIVER
Board of Public Works Guarantees
That Money Due Shall Be Coll
lected and Is Satisfied with
Arrangement

Adolph Ramish of the contracting
firm of Ramish & Marsh, acting for
others interested in the matter. had an
informal talk with the board of public
works yesterday on proposal to es-
tablish a competing restaurant busi-
ness on the aqueduct. His plan was
nipped in the bud, for the board recent
ly signed up contract with ID. J. Des-
mond whereby the latter has the ex-
elusive privilege of feeding the en-
ployes on the aqueduct and anywhere
on the city's property in owens valley.
There is no time limit to Desmond
contract, and if he pleases the men ne
feeds and the board of public works, he
can hold the contract until the last
man has left the aqueduct works.
Ramish and his principals had plan
to establish not only restaurants but
club houses, fitted up attractively with
billiard tables and other accessories,
but without a bar or liquor dispensary.
They did not propose to take the feed
ing concession away from Desmond,
but to enter into competition with him
and let the men eat where they pleased.
They asked the board to give them the
same guarantee enjoyed by Desmond,
that is, that the money owed them by
the men would be collected by the
aQueduct paymaster.
Other contractors have had hungry
eyes on the feeding privilege enjoyed
by Desmond. There are 900 men now
employed on the aqueduct and more
are being added every day. 1t Is esti-
mated conservatively that 1000 men will
be employed on the aqueduct line with
in a few months, and that number will
be constantly used until the conduit is
completed. Each man pays S. a week
for his meals, making total of $4,000
a week for ALL A very small margin of
profit on each meal means an immense
net gain. In addition to the feeding
privilege, Desmond is conducting a
number of general merchandise stores,
at points where the largest gangs are
employed.
So far the board has heard no COM
plant of the quality or quantity of the
food furnished by Desmond. The men
seem we'll satisfied, and while Des-
mond's contract can be terminated at
will by the board, there is no DISPOSE
ton on the part of its members to
do so.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05
MINISTERS GUESTS AT
Y. M. c. A. RECEPTION
Pastors of All Denominations Are
Greeted at New Home of
Young Mems Organ
iation

Ministers of all denominations from
Los Angeles and surrounding towns
were the guests of the Y. M. G. "A. yes
terday, with their families. Otner
guests of honor included the presidents
and faculties of the local colleges, IN
Guiding DR.. G. F. Bovard of the Uni
Versity of Southern California, DR.. q.
A. Gates of Pomona college, THOMAS
Newlin of Whittier college and Presl-
dent Millspaugh of the normal.
The building was open for Inspection
between the hours of and 8, and a
short musical program was rendered
Mrs. H. G. Marxmiller sang solo.
One of the principal. features of the
afternoon was a basket ball game be-
tween two divisions of the secretary
staff of the association. Rev. e. Ii.
Emmett, head of the religious depart
ment, was conspicuous in a red and
black sweater, and during the game ac-
uuired quite bunch of muscle Phys
icaf Director C. H. Price and Social
Director j. Landrum Graham were also
prominent. H. d. Cross of the boys
department was umpire. and Victor
Scott, attired in gladiatorial style with
a Roman shield and board. fiat sword,
game the visitors highly amused,
crowded about the contestants, offering
congratulations.
Today will be set aside for the direct
ors of the chamber of commerce, Mer-
chants and Manufacturers, Y. w. G.
A. and board of education, representa-
tives of which will act as the reception
committee, together with the associa-
ton directors and their wives. The
business and professional people and
members of the press will be the guests.
The hours will be from 2:S0 to and
from to 10 o'clock.
The orchestra of the Emmanuel Pres
byterian church will render music un-
der the direction of c. ]. Nichols and
Mrs. Anna Elaine Fisher, prominent
concert and oratorio singer, will sing
1.-THE Thanksgiving Song" by Allison,
and "Good By" by Toski.
Sunday afternoon special opening re-
ligious services will be held, and Mon
day--Labor day--will be known as the
trades and crafts day.
Artisans Of every branch have been
invited, and over 10000 cards have been
distributed. Music will be furnished by
the First Methodist church orchestra.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05
SPRINGER QUITS BANK
TO FIGHT DAMAGE SUIT
Teller Against Whom Action fol-
$4,000 for Breach of Promise
Was Begun Resigns His
Position

w. G. Springer, paying teller for tho
Southern Trust company, who was sued
on Thursday for $4,000 by Mary M.
Evans on a charge of breach of
promise, has, as result or TINS charge
and the publicity given the matter, ten
dered his resignation, and, II is eX-
pected, will bend every effort to fight
the case.
Springer's resignation, which was ac-
cepted by John P. Burke, vice president
of the trust company, was IN wrlting
and reads as follows
I'm view of the complaint filed against
me yesterday and the reports pub
lished In the morning papers, deem 1t
my duty to resign my position as teller
of the Southern Trust company, said
resignation to take effect Immediately.
II can assure you that am innocent
of the charges mentioned in the COM
plant brought against me and that
can establish my innocence when the
case comes to trial; but, pending this
vindication / feel 1t would be unjust to
the bank and the bank officers to do
otherwise than as Indicated above.
81 thoroughly appreciate every con-
sideration shown me and ask your
kindly Indulgence until the facts are
fully established"
Mr.. Burke said he knew nothing con-
corning the guilt or innocence OF
Springer and stated that, inasmuch as
the resignation had been accepted, he
did not care to discuss the case in any
of it's phases.
Springer has employed as his attor-
ney Frank G. Bryant, who says his
client has a sure defense, but would
say nothing further regarding the case.
Miss Evans charges that Springer
promised to marry her on August 20
and that five days later they registered
as man and wife at hotel. His re-
fusal to wed is said to have followed
this alleged association.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05
Coulter Dry Goods Co.

ago. and were rescued by the night
clerk of the Hotel Virginia
DR.. and Mrs. w. S. Evans of Column
bus, New, who are staying at the Lam
kershim, entertained a party OF their
friends at dinner at the Lankershim
Thursday night. There were about
fifteen in the party and the tables were
beautifully decorated with rare flow
ers.
Eugene w. Chafin, Prohibition can
didate for president of the United
States, will soon arrive in Los An
geles. Reservations for Mr.. Chain
and his party were made yesterday at
the Westminster by Percy L. Wicks OF
the Wicks Realty company. Mr.. Cha
fin will arrive in Los Angeles Satur-
day, September Il, and remain over
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. D. Bronson re-
turned to Los Angeles yesterday after
a few months visit in Europe and reg
istered at the Alexandria hotel. Mr..
Bronson, who is president of the Bron-
son Desk company Of Los Angeles, said
that while they enjoyed their soJourn
abroad, there were no sights in Eu-
rope that quite equaled the first
glimpes they had Of Los Angeles on
their return.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05
NEARLY $1,000
SIGN PETITION
LARGEST YET FILED IN CITY
CLERKS OFFICE
Municipal League Promoters Have
Operated Under State Law to
Avoid All Possibility of
Complications

With 1926 signatures the initiative
petition for the charter amendments
was filed with the city clerk yester-
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. The pc
tition with the signatures made a
stack more than a foot high, and 1t
will involve much work to compare it
with the great register Half the pc
tition was carried to the clerks office
by Maj. J. w. f. Diss and the other
half by Eugene German. This is the
biggest petition of any kind that ever
was filed in the clerks office.
The promoters of the petition, which
is backed by the Municipal league,
have disregarded the charter pro-
vision which makes only Is per cent
of the total vote cast at the last cleo
ton necessary for an initiative, and
have operated under the state law gov
erning such cases which makes a much
higher percentage necessary. While
the charter specifically provides that
new legislation may be instituted by
the initiative clause In the charter, the
promoters feared the antagonistic ele-
ment would make an effort to delay
matters by distinguishing between leg
islation and charter amendments.
The signatures to the petition must
be compared with the great register
within the next ten days. and when
the petition is found to have a suf-
ficient number of signatures of bona
fide voters 1t must be submitted to the
city council, which in turn must call
a special election within a reasonable
time
The sooner this election is called the
better pleased will be the promoters
the amendments voted on in time to
be submitted to the legislature when
it meets this winter
There are six amendments, and all
will be voted on separately. They
permit the city to sell water to munich
palities and private persons outside
the city limits. establish municipal
docks on the ocean front, build munich
pal warehouses and a railroad between
the city and it's docks which can carry
passengers and freight, and call for
the abolition of the ward lines of the
city and the election of all councilmen
at large One minor amendment is
that the city shall pay the premium
on bonds issued for employees by secur-
ity companies. These employees must
now pay their own premiums.
Since the Municipal league began the
circulation of this petition several
tain have been discussed freely.
Scarcely one has adversely criticised
the amendments concerning Owens
river and the harbor, but number are
ia doubt about the advisability of
electing all councilmen at large. Many
have expressed fears that even if the
ward lines were abolished there would
still be a certain ward sentiment, and
if two or more men were elected from
one locality that locality would prob
ably fare better in the distribution of
the city's benefits than would some
other. The advocates of the method
men would be responsible to all the
people, and would not be likely to
sacrifice one section of the city for the
benefit of another any more than does
the mayor or any other official elected
at Ia ROE
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05
District Agent for edison Company

Distrlct Agent Tor Eoison
Charles s. Walton. who has nee y,
connected with electrical lntereses hos
this citv for the past six years, mas
heen appointed Los Angeles olslrlcI
ssent Far the Edison Electric COM
pany.
Old People to Have outing
The old people will have their turn
In a free outing next Wednesday at
Redondo. The Salvation Army WIN
make 1t pleasant for about 800 old res
idents. Tickets are to be obtained ohly
at 509-10 San Fernando building.
Socialists ExpeI Members
At the regular business meeting OF
the Los Angeles branch OF the Soclalist
party last night three members, Wal.ei
v. Holloway, Alice Holloway MS wire,
and Bertha M. Daliey were eN NJ tha
from membership in the party on the
ground that their conduct nad become
a menace to the welfare OF the party
Restaurateurs Accused
Complaints charging six restaurant
keeners with misdemeanors were
sworn to yesterday morning py Nlcn-
olas Schwegel, restaurant inspector.
,Chong Wong is accused OF keeping
food in tin cans, Quong Fonss lava-
tory is said to be too near ms kIIchen'
while f. Morito, Fulku Tsui w. Il.
cused of serving comeoacKs
Held for Burglary
Lug Grajedo and L. Hernandez were
given their preliminary examination
in Police Justice Austin's court yes
terday afternoon on charges OF Dur
glary and were held to answer IN tne
superior court In bonds or $lOOo eacn,
Both are young men and are accused
~ having stolen two sacks of bottled
beer which they are said to have OBJ
tanned by breaking open an ice chest
at a place on New Hieh street.
Boy Run Over by Automobile
While riding his bicycle at Tenth
and Figueroa streets yesterday morn
ing Carl Hitchcock, aged II, hVlng
with his parents at Gas south Flguer0a
street. got in the path of rapidly
approaching automobile and before he
could get out of the way was run
down and painfully bruised about the
face and body. His wheel was smashed
into a shapeless mass. The lads IN
iuries are not of a serious nature.
Dies as Result of Fall
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah
Stocking of the Hollenbeck home We're
held at the chapel of the nome Inurs-
day afternoon. Mrs. Stocking' an
aged inmate, died as the result or a
fan sustained last Saturday. She had
not been well for several days ana
during the temporary absence or the
nurse from her room fell to the foor
while endeavoring to arise from her
he'd. The result was a severe fracture
of the hip bone. Although assistance
was Immediately extended to the aged
woman she died.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05
SNEAK THIEVES STEAL
VALUABLE JEWELS
Bold Robber Enters Apartment on
North Figueroa Street and Makes
off with $3.50 Worth
of Gems

A bold daylight robbery was commit
ted by sneak thieves shortly after y
o'clock yesterday morning, when the
apartments of Isidor Freedenberg and
his sister, Miss Ray Freedenberg, at
447 North Figueroa street. were en-
tered and jewelry consisting of two
valuable gold watches, two diamond
rings, a topaz stud and plain gold
band ring, was taken. The value of the
stolen articles is estimated at $3.50.
Entrance was obtained by front
door, which was unlocked. Freedom
berg was absent at the time, but his
sister was in the kitchen preparing the
morning meal when the theft was com
mitted
The Jewels were on a dresser in the
front bedroom. Although the doors be-
tween that room and the kitchen were
aiar, the burglar did his work so quiz
city that Miss Freedenberg was not
aware of his presence. The robbery
was discovered when she entered the
room to note the time.
Detectives who are detailed on the
case have a clew to the identity OF
the thief and expect to make an arrest,
4-e$
Venice Villas and Bungalows make
ideal homes at little expense.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05
ASSEMBL lyman JOHNSON
HERE ON WEDDING TOUR
Well Known Member of Legislature,
Who Was Married Tuesday,
Registers at Hotel
Alexandria

Assemblyman Grove L. johnson, who
was married at Monterey Wednesday,
arrived in Los Angeles last night with
his bride, who was Miss Helen Hassett.
They passed the first few days of their
honeymoon at Del Monte and will be
In Los Angeles a few days before con-
tinuing their tour.
Mr.. Johnson, whose home is in Sacra-
mento, is one of the best known attor-
news of the state and has been mem
Der of the assembly many years. He Is
so years of age, while his bride is
barely 80. They are staying at the
Alexandria.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05
PUMPS AIR INTO LUNGS OF
CAR VICTIM; FOlLS DEATH
Chicago Doctor Performs Surgical
Feat on Man Whose Windpipe Is
Severed In Accident.
Life Saved

CHICAGO. Sept. ,4-Although his
windpipe was severed when he was
struck by street car, a man whose
name the police did not learn is still
alive at the emergency hospital
DR. c. H. Hall, in charge of the hos
pital, saved the mans life by making a
hurried trip to st. Luke's hospital in
the automobile of stranger, where he
obtained silver tube. and by this
means Strengthened out the windpipe
and pumped air into the lungs of the
dying man.
Although the man had been injured
internally, hope is held out for his re-
c0very.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05
GEN. H. G. OTIS WILL BE
OPERATED ON IN THE EAST

BALTIMORE, Sept. 4.-General Har-
rison Gray Otis, publisher of the Los
Angeles Times, is at the Johns Hop
kins hospital here for the purpose of
undergoing a slight surgical operation,
which it was said at the hospital today,
probably would not be performed UNI
til tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

The La Marque Directoire Corset now
being demonstrated at La Marque Cor
set Parlors, 4141h South Broadway,
second floor. Take elevator.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05
THE CITY

Strangers are invited TO visit the exhioits
Of California products at the Chamber y.
Commerce building, on Broadway, betwesn
First and Second Streets whore free ln mr..
nation will be given on all subjects peE1s.A
ing to this section.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05

The public library will begin moving
Monday to its new quarters in the
Hamburger building, Eighth and
Broadway.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05

The Herald will pay $40 in cash % snt 70
one furnishing evidence that Will iea" r.on
the arrest and conviction Of any person
caught stealing copies Of The Heraio 49,
the premises OF our patrons x,rpA1D
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05
Last Chance
for
Low Round Trip
Eastern Rates
Sept. Is and Is

These are the last dates of sale FOR
low round trip rate tickets to New
York, Boston. Montreal. Philadelphia,
Washington, Toronto. Chicago, st.
Louis and other points. To Kansas
City only. on Sept. %, "a and 20 also.
Daily through standard sleepers,
daily through tourist sleeping car
service via Salt Lake. Scenic Colorado.
Denver, thence Burlington east.
Personally conducted through tourist Sleep
ers frequently each week
Write me about the Burlington's
Personally Conducted tourist sleeping
car schedules from California. These
allow an afternoon stopover in Denver.
Describe your trip. and let me plan
the best way for you ia include di-
verse routes, side trips, etc.; the Bur-
lington's excellent main line service
from Denver to Kansas City, Omaha,
st. Louis or Chicago forms conspicu-
Gus portion of the transcontinental
Journey
Drop me a postal ana
I will do the rest
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-05

Spend your holiday at Venice,
The evening world., 1908-12-31
Fine New Turkish bath.

first class downtown establishment Modern
IN every detail Electric aud Turkish baths
The evening world., 1908-12-31

an added feature, There Is no doubt
bun that the attendance will be the
largest OF the meeting
The horses Of n. -. Davis, which In
cluded Besterling. Water Lake and
others, arrived this morning. Also the
stable " Chastaft, from Texas, with
Ora Sudduth and Cerrosanta Jockey
Wainwright arrived this morning.
FIST RACE--Purse for four-year-olds
and upward; one mie.-Clifton Forge.
liz NoungD, even, 2 to and out, won:
lianoway, 1903 dunlap. to ., 4 to 8 and
To 3, second, Royal Lady. III 81. John
SOM, s to 3, 3 10 and out. third Time,
Ia 10 Paniquc, Benora also ran,
SECOND RACE-rurse; for two-year-
Odds; six furlongs Miss Imogene, 100
Murphy, to . and out. won, Miss
Cardigan, SO crowley. to ! anl out.
second Bonastcr % dunlap, Z 10 t. 8
10 and out third. Time-ll9. Only
three starters
THIRD RACE-Purse; for two-yesr-
0lds and upward; six furlongs.-Lucul-
lus, us (Y0ungl 0 10 10 and out, won,
Ensley, us ~. Johnson, II TO 10 and out
second; Arthur Stillwell, lis Mccarthy.
70 !, even and out, third. Time
llS3-h
The evening world., 1908-12-31
Famished Men in Messina Use Pistols
and Knives Holding Scraps Raked
From Debris When Attacked
by Others Crazed by Hunoer.
STARVATION AND EXPOSURE
ADD TO LONG LIST OF DEAD
Ital, S King, After Heroic Work With the Queen
in Messina and Reggie, Gives Orders for
Relief of the Suffering-Ameri-
can Fleet to Aid

Fmshed men fight and murder food in the Messina.
s King heroic work with the Queen in Messna and Reg
go organizes system feeding the hungry and gives orders for
of the injured.
At Reggie soldiers have established field kitchens and baking
bread in the streets.
Roosevelt expected TO order the baesp fleet on
its way around the world to Italian ports give aid
American reported among the dead MeSsna and other
places.
The Italian authorities still figure the number of killed at i5OOo
although there believe these figures may be greatly exceeded
great opened by the earthquake rent Reggie and rush of
hot water from the earth aied helpless victims
II is feared that William Henry Bishop OF New Haven Conn,
mercan Consul Palermo persisted in the ruins in that city
An army $4,000 will be needed victims still the
ruins and TO bury the dead.
Congress will asked by President Roosevelt Monday
liberal appropriation for the relief of the sufferers in Italy
ROME 3To the terrifying spectacle of death caused by
the earthquake has added the horror of starvation the
of spread pSence the ruins of Messa Reggie and
towns in Sicily Caaa lie the bodies of the dead which has been
Impossible exae while everywhere thousands hungry and home
less persons ttrong the Uttered horoughtareS.
fghtfu occurred at MesSna to-day amid the ruins of the
customs Bands of aied victims of the earthquake
cropping among the debris in the hope of discovering food The first of
The evening world., 1908-12-31
HAMS JURY HEARS CONFESSION Of
THE WIFE OF VIM. T. ANN|S'S SLAYER
PROF, C0RDY AND WIFE END LIVES
BESIDE THEIR DEAD DAUGHTER
Instructor in Pedagogy at College of City of New York. and
Devoted Spouse Commit Suicide in Patemo Apart
nlent Few Hours After Demise of Ber7rtffuT Girl

Within few hours after the death
of their beautiful eighteen-year-old
daughter Gwendolen. Prof and Mrs.
James B. Gordy locked themselves in
room near the body. in the Palermo
apartment house, No. $40 West one
Hundred and Sixteenth street. overlook
ing Riverside Drive, and carried out
suicide compact with the aid of choro-
form. Both were dead when found by
neighbors.
James b. Gordy was professor of ped
agogy at the College of the City of New
York. He was ffty-five years old. while
his wife WAS about forty years of age.
Parents Worn Out by Vigil.
Miss Gordy was taken i'll some days
ago with pneumonia, and since that
time her parents have shared a vigil
at her bedside with two nurses, the
Misses Blanche Black and Florence
Post. DR., Van Sanford, of No. 10 West
one Hundred and Twenty-second street,
attended. The young woman. who was
the apple of her parents eyes, died at
s o'clock this morning,
I'VE are going to lie down for a rest"
said Prof, GOrdy to the nurses. an hour
later, when the undertake had gone.
With his wife the professor retired to