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Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-10
CAT SLEEPS IN THE
STOVE; JAPANESE STARTS
FIRE; FATALITY RESULTS
Poor Memo, the Well Known Feline
in Becker's Buffet, Is No More,
Owing to Narrowing Expe-
rience with Flames

The fondness of Memo, the cat which
assisted Frank Becker in the manage
ment of the Waldorf buffet, 128 South
Broadway, for a warm bed at night
brought the cat to an untimely and
lamented end yesterday.
1t has been Nemos habit after the
days rat run was over and the cool OF
the evening began to penetrate his
rheumatic legs to crawl into the cook
stove when the fire had died down ano
nestle up against the warm bricks neal
the chimney. Early in the morning
when the Japanese chef went to the
cellar to start the fire he would always
find Memo waiting at the door with his
head in the air and his tail gently
swishing in anticipation of the dish of
milk with a single dash of cognac in it.
of which he was very fond.
Yesterday morning Memo oversight
and the cook forgot all about him. he
put paper and wood in the stove and
heaped the coal on top. Then he went
outside and took in the milk. That re-
minded him of Memo.
He poured out the dish of milk and
went up to the bar for the cognac.
he called memo, Nemo," but no cat
came. 80 des ka," said the mikado 5
subject. IF the honorable cat does not
wish the milk with the sake in it she
may go to her ancestors" The chef
lighted cigarette, started the fire with
the same match and went upstairs to
polish the brass rail.
A few minutes later an indescribable
ocmmotion which sounded like Bos-
tocks animal show just before dinner,
came to the chefs ears. Hurriedly
dropping his polishing tools he ran
downstairs and drew the fire from the
stove out on the cement floor. With
wild yOWl Memo sprang out of the
stove and was Immediately soused with
a tub of water.
When the wreck of what was once
a fine eat limped up the stairs and hid
behind the bar he looked more like
Mexican hairless dog His beautiful
long Whiskers We're gone and what re-
manned of his hair stood out in patches
like sagebrush.
Memo was bathed in olive oil, but
his burns We're so serious that he was
given chloroform, and thus painlessly
Joined his ancestors.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-10
SHIPS COLLIDE
IN HEAVY FOG
fBy Associated Press. +

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 9.-The
steamer Norwood. belonging to Sudden
& Christian of this city. bound from
Grays Harbor to- San Pedro, was towed
here today in a waterlogged condition
by the Standard Oil company's steamer
Asuncion, which left this port two days
ago with a cargo of oil for Portland.
Captain Martin of the Norwood re-
ports that during a dense fog at
o'clock yesterday morning, about four
miles west of Point Gorda, on the coast
of Humboldt county, the Norwood was
struck by the Asuncion on the west
side, amidships.
The Norwood began to fill rapidly and
became waterlogged in about twenty
minutes. Four boats were Immediately
lowered and two women, two children,
thirteen men passengers and part of
the crew put aboard them.
Captain Martin, first mate and the
rest of the crew remained aboard the
Norwood. The chief officer was on
watch at the time of th3 collision and
asserts that it could not have been
averted.
The bow plates of the Asuncion We're
badly stove in and the steamer began
to leak. To prevent her from filling
with water Capt. Bridget ordered the
oil pumped from the forward tanks
of the cargo was emptied irto the
ocean.
The boats of the Norwood were
picked up by the Asuncion and the
passengers and crew of the disabled
vessel which was at once taken in
tow, were we'll cared for duing the
trip to this city.
Both Capt. Bridget and his chief
officer were on the bridge of the Asun-
cion at the time of the accident.
On arriving here the Norwood was
towed to the mud flats of Mission hay
and beached, pending an examination
into the extent of her injuries. The
Asuncion proceeded to Point Rich
mond, where the remainder of her
cargo of oil will be pumped into the
tanks of the STANDARD Oil company.
The bow of the Asuncion sustained
considerable damage, but otherwise
the steamer was not badly injured
The passengers who went through
the thrilling experience of a collision
at sea were landed in this city this
afternoon by the tug Fearless, which
went outside the Heads to meet the
disabled vessels. They are: G. Boyer,
H. Linder, e. Harvey, ]. Ford, c. L..
Gallagher, Mr. and Mrs. Swanson and
their 6-year-old boy. Mrs. Moore and
boy. They all praise the conduct of
the captain of the Norwood, who, they
say, averted panic and prevented any
loss of life.
Immediately after the steamers had
struck the state rooms of the Norwood
filled with water and the vessel listed
heavily to starbOard. 1t appeared as
though she.would sink in a few mo-
ments.
Peter Logan, a member of the crew,
fell off the Jacobs ladder in climbing
down to boat and was crushed be-
tween the dory and the hull of the
steamer. His shoulder was dislocated
and he would have drowned had he
not at once been pulled into the boat.
The Norwood, although filled with
water. was kept adoat by her load of
lumber.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-10
THREATENS LIFE OF GIRL;
ARRESTED ON SUSPICION
Pretty Swedish Woman Refuses Heart
and Hand, and Infurlates Man
Who Would Marry
Her

Chauncey Reilly, living at Fifth
street and Central avenue, was placed
in the central police station last night
on suspicion by Patrolman James
Cline.
to kill Theresa Molen, pretty young
Swedish girl who is employed at the
Hotel Palms, at 907 East Fifth street,
because of her refusal to marry him.
Reilly formerly lived at the Hotel
Palms. but was elected from the place
because of his unweleome attention to
the young girl Since then he has been
calling at the house almost daily, and
several times when she refused to see
him, he made threats, according to the
police, to kill her.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-10
WORKS BOARD TO BUY
235 TONS OF POWDER
TO PURCHASE DYNAMITE IN
WHOLESALE LOTS
Settled and Southern Pacific May
Be Asked to Lower Ala
media Street Tracks

The board of public works will open
bids Monday for a large amount of
supplies for the aqueduct, including
eight electric locomotives and 295 tons
of dynamite. In addition bids will be
examined on considerable electrical and
other equipment, making the next ses-
sion of the board one of the most Inn
portant held for some time.
In addition the aquduct bureau now
has in the hands of the printer the
specifications for twenty-five miles
of ditch and grading work which will
be let to private contractors if satisfac-
tory bids are received. This is being
hurried in order to receive the bids
and let the contracts before the rains
commerce.. Eleven miles of ditch
which will be open to bids will be con-
structed in the Antelope valley and
fourteen miles will be in the Saugus
Section of the aqueduct The grading
and open ditch work alone will be let
to contractors and the city will COM
plete the work.
If this work is let by contract in
stead of being carried on by day labor
it will be departure in methods, as
no contracts on construction have been
made heretofore The city advertised
for bids for the Jawbone. but none Of
fered was considered satisfactory in
comparison with construction under
the supervision of the aqueduct bu-
reau.
The contract to be let Monday for
dynamite is the largest of the kind so
far considered by the board of pub
lie works. although dynamite is the
article which has been most frequently
purchased for the aqueduct. AS the
work progresses the calls for material
increase in proportion. There are now
1900 men at work on the aqueduct.
Settle Water Troubles
The board of public works yesterday
settled the troubles of residents of
New York valley, who are disturbed
by water drainage conditions on New
York street in Garvanza.
A petition filed with the board was
protested against by a delegation liv-
ing on and near Buchanan street who
feared that contemplated culverts
would flood that street. The board COM
promised the matter by ordering cul-
verts which will take care of any pos
sible stagnant water.
Another delegation had sent word
that it would represent business men
in the wholesale district east of Ala
media street, between Fourth and Sixth,
to object to the condition of the South
ern Pacific tracks on Alameda street.
The delegation failed to appear, but
the board considered a petition signed
by nearly all the property owners and
business firms of that section.
They claim that the tracks are so
far above the street level that they
seriously interfere with the heavy traf-
fc which is compelled to cross them
from the wholesale houses, and set up
the claim that the situation would be
considered intolerable in the average
city of one-tenth the size of Los An
geles. The board instructed Superin-
tendent Edwards to take the matter
up and endeavor to have it adjusted.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-10
RESULTS AT LOUISVILLE

LOUISVILLE. oct 9-Results;
First race, fVe and a half furongs-Ger-
rimauder won, Zeola second. Serape third
time los 1-5
Second race, mile and seventy yards-Ral-
eigh won, Cymoal second, Ethel Carr third
time 1:4.1-
Third race, six furlongs-Financie won
Racountour third, Whiskbroom third; time
1;14.
Fourth race SIX flrIongs-Berwick won
Forest second, Dark Night third; time
l:12 4-5.
Fifth race. six furlongs-Friend Harry
won, Buffoon second Miss Crittendon third
time 1:14.
Sixth race. mile and an eighth-Mattie
Mack won, Imboden second, Meada third
time 1854 4-5.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-10
WOMAN PASSENGER ON
"OWL" SEVERELY HURT
Miss Long Sustains Fracture of Ankle
Bones by Being Thrown Against
Seat When the Train
Stopped

Miss A E. Long, a physician, suf-
fered a peculiar accident while a pas
senger on yesterday mornings Owl
train from San Francisco. Miss Long
was seated, with her feet crossed, when
the train stopped suddenly at one of
the watering stations, throwing her
forward. Her feet came in contact
with the rod of the seat in front, frac-
turing the bones of the right ankle.
When the train arrived in Los An
geles Miss Long was removed to the
Sisters hospital, where the injury was
attended. Miss Long will be patient
at the hospital for a week or SO.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-10
SUPREME COURT DENIES
ANTON BES0LD'S APPEAL
Must Spend Life In Penitentiary for
Murder of Wife in Santa Mon-
lea Canyon Unless
Pardoned

The appeal of Anton Besold. who was
convicted of the murder of his wife in
the mountains near Santa Monica In
1906 was denied by the supreme court
yesterday,
Besold was sentenced to spend the
remainder of his life in the peniten-
tiary, and unless executive clemency is
shown he will be compelled to pay such
convicted, He was convicted of having
shot his wife to death. The body of
the dead woman was found several
days after the deed was committed,
and later Besold was apprehended in
Washington, d. c., where he had mar
ried another woman.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-10
BRIDES OF MAY AND SEPTEMBER

/ saw my sisters meeting along the shady way
That led between the houses and the sea;
The bride of late September, the bride Of early
May
They met before the church of Cloverdea.
The springtime bride was hsngng on her young
stalwart's arm,
Pink as the rosy bonnet that she
The autumn bride trudged slowly the long
mile from the farm.
Her nine stepchlldren walking on before.
And oh. the little lame had all her hair in
curs.
band;
A feather in each boys hat, flower in each
girls
And each child had a comfit in its hand!
Sarah n. Cleghorn in Everybody's.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-10
FRUIT DEALER DROPS DEAD
WHILE SERVING CUSTOMER
Falls to Floor with a Gasp in Act oi
Wrapping Up Goods and Expires
Before Help Reaches
Him

While waiting on a customer yester-
day afternoon Miguel Duson, who con-
ducts fruit store at 608 San Fernan-
do street, dropped to the floor, and
when friends rushed to his side he was
dead. Heart disease, it is thought,
caused his death.
Duson was wrapping up some goods
and had reached over to get piece of
string, when he gave a gasp, threw his
hands to his throat and fell to the
floor. He was wfdower and leaves
one daughter, Anita Duson, his only
relative.
The body was taken to the undertake
ing establishment of Bresee Bros.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-10
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

JOHN QUINCY ADAMS HENRY, Pastor.
Preaching at IL a. m. and 1880 D. IN.
Morning theme How to Solve a Trouble
some Problem" Evening topic. why
Believe the Bible to be the Word of God"
Third in a series on "Six Big Why's"
Prelude: "A Red Devil and the Red Light
District" Baptism in the evening. sun
day school at $3.50 a. Young Peoples
rallies, senior and intermediate at 6:15.
All seats free. Cordial welcome to all
10-10-l
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-10
We Want 1t AMI

Thirty days considered cash. We want
all the piano business for the rest of
the month. We are generally willing
10 divide, but 300 pianos must be sold.
No money required, but 81 for 81 for
cash in 80 days, as advertised. Bart
lett Music Co.. 231 Broadway. opp. city
hall 9-27-x
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-10

Weather Conditions
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct a-Cloudy weather
prevails along the coast from San Francisco
northward, and there has also been cloudy
weather in the Sacramento valley. 1t is much
warmer in Southern California and afternoon
temperatures range from so to 85 degrees.
Forecast
Los Angeles and vicinlty-Fair Saturday;
not so warm light north wind, changing to
southwest.
San Francisco and vicinity-Cloudy Satur-
day; fresh southwest wind.
Santa Clara valley-Cloudy Saturday; light
south wind.
For Sacramento valley-Cloudy. unsettled
weather Saturday; possibly showers In the
foothills; fresh south winds
San Joaquin valley-Increasing cloudiness
Saturday; possibly showers In mountains and
foothills; cooler; fresh south wind.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-10
FIRST CHURCH OF
CHRIST SCIENTIST

OF Los Angeles. Services in the church edi-
flee. Seventeenth and Figueroa streets. II a.
m. and p. m; sermon from the Christian
Science Quarterly. Sunday school at
o 80 a. m. Wednesday evening meeting at
o'clock. The Washington street to
Figueroa and Seventeenth or any car to
Sixteenth and Georgia streets. Reading
rooms 50O-O1 Central bldg. 6th and Main
streets, open daily from a. m. to D. m.
1o-10-2
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-10

If there's something useful which you can
teach--even for small part Of your time
want ad will keep you busy.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-10
CARPET CLEANING

PIONEER cARPET CLEANING WoRRs
Incorporated. w. c. CLINE. President,
sss s. Olive. Tel Tome g2ssO. Sunset
Main I'll s-is-tf
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-10
SUN BATHS

SOLARIUM sun BATHS, ALSO yIBRAT-
ing. Natures own remedy; alcohol and
oil rubs. MRS. " J. MEYERS. 6S8 ID.
4Sth. Take San Pedro st. car. Telephone
B9623, Satisfaction guaranteed 10-5-w
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-10
MIR. Holm R. PEPPER

A leading banker of Memphis Tenn. Sun
day school worker OF international reputa-
tion ana president of the laymen's mis-
sionary movement of the M. Il. church
South, will address mass meeting of men
in Trinity church, Ninth and Grand ave
nue., Tuesday evening, October 13. al s
D. M on 1.-The Call of God. to Men" All
men invited. 10-10-1
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-10
CHURCH NOTICES
TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH
THE STRANGERS SABBATH HOME

flltH anu OuVe streets.
Rev. Robert ]. Burdette, D. D.,
Pastor.
Services morning at II and 7:30 D M.
Sunday school 930, T. T. woodruff,
superintendent Mldweelx prayer service
Wednesday evening 1880
Subject for morning
"CONSECRATED MIRRORS"
sermon OF great interest to women
Evening, monthly musical service, fol-
lowed by sermonette by the pastor;
text. SONGS OF WAR"
Music under the direction of J. b. Pou-
lin, with j. ]. Falls presiding at the great
organ.
The following selections will be
rendered by the choir and quartet:
Organ prelude. National Airs" Mr.. Fails;
anthem, unfold Ye Portals" (Gounod) :.
quartet, "Recessional" (Kipllng) schneclS- j
er; solo, "rhe Lord Is My Light" (Al-
litses). Mrs Hof; chorus, Jesus Only"
(RotolO
1000 FREE SEATS. ALL WELCOME.
10-10-2
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-10

tk ORA rALMIs1 AMI DAnD nhAU
er ladies. 25c' gents SOC 3Osh 3
SPRING s-27-6s
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-10
MILLINERY
ssHoE REPAIRING

BOUGHT LARGE SHIPMENT OF LEATH-
er for spot cash at low figure. While 1t
lasts mems half soles sewed csc: work
guaranteed FACTORY SHOE STORE.
ala W. sixth ST. 10-1O-m
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-10

anybody who would be able TO find an
address In the dictionary would be able to
find your CLASSIFIED al.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-10

Lose n goOd-pay tenant. or bOarder? Let
n want ad help you to take it like u philoso-
pber.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-10
THE WEATHER
Los ANGELES. oet. Q. 1eOs.
Weather Conditions

Maximum temperature 81
Minimum temperature 81
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-11-05
November 5, 1908.
A SAD LOSS
Washington Prohibition Leader Dies from Ac-
cident-Brave Man Gone

[1EvERETT, WASH, October 25-(Special CORE
spondence)-The people of the city of Everett
have just received shock that has perhaps not
been equaled since the assassination of President
Mckinley in the tragic death of Ferdinand B.
Halves.
Mr.. Halves was the Prohibition candidate for
representative in the forty fourth district and last
Wednesday evening delivered an address at the
little town of Startup just east from here on the
Great Northern railroad Coming to the station
to board local train to return to the city, he
paused to assist lady crossing muddy street.
with baggage, and stopped for a moment upon
what he evidently supposed to be side track It
was, however, the main track upon which an over
land limited train was rapidly approaching He
his mistake too late and was struck by the
train, suffering severe injuries from which he
died in the hospital in this city on Friday morn
ing. He was buried today the Rev. Dr. Casey of
Tacoma pronouncing the funeral Grafton
Mr. Halves was native of Wisconsin, born in
that state fifty-one years ago, and graduate of
the State Normal School, He came to Washing
ton in 1890 and became superintendent of schools
in Olympia. In 1900 he removed to Everett
where he opened a bookstore and built up pros
porous business
Mr.. Halves has been PrOhlbltOn1St all his
political life and has been most energetic worker
for the cause in the state of Washington He
was one of the most valued members of the state
committee, a county chairman and local
worker seldom equaled During the present cam
paign he has been publishing local paper known
as the Hornet, in which he has struck valianty
nor political righteousness.
His death leaves a sad vacancy His wife and
children will mourn him sincerely, though they
have already signifed their intention of carrying
his work, and his second will bring out this
week another number of the Hornet, with Mr.
Halves motto, He never fooled the people yet"
at the head of its editorial page.
The county committee has held hurried meet
ing and elected Mr.. Woolcott county chairman
and nominated M. M. Smith to fill the vacancy ON
the ticket.
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-11-05
STEWART IN PITTSBURG
What the Papers Say About the Prohibition
Champion at Western Pennsylvania
BANQUET
From the Pittsburg Gazette Times]

FROM The PtSburg Gazette I1neSJ
Stewart a stranger of those about the
banquet table last nght-there three hun
bred present-and his appearance hailed with
great deal of interest He had spoken many minutes
before he acclaimed the of the evening"
he got not only applause that liberal and long
tinued, but loud cheers.
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-11-05
From the ,Pittsburg Post]

Mr.. Stewart magnetic orator, and he made
distinct hit. His scoring of the Democratic and Re-
publican parties alike for stunning the liquor question,
which he termed the foremost and political is
of the day, which he did good naturally, brought
down the house.
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-11-05
[From the Pittsburg Snnl


The three hundred guests knew Berry and Burke to
be good orators but Stewart stranger. He had
talking three minutes however, before the three
hundred recognized in him the of the evening
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-11-05
[Fyom the Pittsbnrg Dispatch

Mr. Stewards address last night places him in the
front rank orator. He dealt telling blows from
his standpoint both parties and spared neither. The
speeches frequently interrupted with applause
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-11-05
THE NATIONAL cHAIRMANrS BULLET

With largely increased Watkins indicated
already hand this must be for the
today, this hour
It implies visionary boast, TO there s onyo neun
We have a nifcenad advance
Watkins,
the liquor and nted of righteousness
absolute certainty
Of the
ment surely to have arrived.
enthusiastic
NEXT plan successfully
Our Presidential standard bearer the keynote his address,
en mg At % that magnificent appeal the whole audience Numbered its
Whover that shall not cannot elect Prohibition President
Let that wacword taken the the
the militant conviction and enthusiasm friend the Pro
shall make its glorious reality from today.
First then as the important duty by which this
complete party in the spring
H. The experience during the past four thousands Of cities and which
the truth that Prohibition the national which, until settled will
must be just vitality local as it is national issue
The the andoo
covered that every sort of political corruption municipal msm and public
The n P%b6t vi n thus the reform and along the line of
PRINCIPLES Td ouen every interest Of PIE people from constable to President ,
than that that any Other party in the history of America
districts m d and n g d d mS ' s gfn f aoe
spring with perfect assurance Of our duty and our opportunity 49,
vitality interested in local battle free community in this broad land from
To-day
the successful enforcement Of the law endangered or impossible because the officials
liquor dealers.
the p e will o fm the nds f nea otn and protect
Ra o P Sn"s n R 5 With to issue 1 Rs a Rfs P
1.-THE Prohibition Party Local Elections" The Basis National
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-04-04
Queer Customs.

There are no feminine students at
the University Of Oxford, nor is the
student body bossed by His Majesty's
police officials. Henry VIII or one OF
the other potentates of England placed
Oxford under its own control and un-
til this day officials Of the kingdom
have not been permitted to disturb
things at the great university. The
students are governed by Proctors,
there being one for each school, who has
three assistants called bulldogs. "
All students must wear mortar boards
and gowns In the morning and after
I O'Clock at night A violation OF this
rule costs the miscreant $500. Tie
boys do not like to wear this parapher.
MALTA and make it a point to look as
disreputable as they can, AS soon as
hey buy their mortar board they
crush it out Of shape and abuse their
gowns.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-04-04
CrinlSOnS
HOnOred

During chapel hour at the B. Y. g.
yesterday the Crimson" basketball
champions OF the state, and now
Rocky mountain champions, were
made to feel like they we're ''it." The
particular feature was the presenta-
tlon Of a magnificent six.foot pennant
to Coach Badenoch and each of the
seven members Of the team. These
pennants bore the words, "B. Y. Col.
lege, Utah State Champions, 190s,'
and were presented by Howell Bros,
Luther Howell doing the Grating on
this occasion. Needless to say the
boys were immensely pleased.
Quite little program was rennered.
Following music by the choir and
prayer by Professor Vernon, Miss
Edna Daniels rendered a very beauti.
full solo. Then Mr.. Howell, in a very
glowing eulogy presented the pen
nants, after which Coach Badenoch
replied and gave short account OF
the eastern trip. The manager OF the
Chicago Symphony Orchestra, a visit
or, was called on at this time and
made a very excellent address on
"higher education"
Rawlins and Young were presented
with B. Y. G. sweaters. The students
cheered at every opportunity and
throughout the hour the welkin rang.