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Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
VETERAN OF MEXICAN WAR Is
MISSED FROM SANTA MONICA
Anxiety Felt for Aged Man Whose
Mind Is Known to Be Falling
and Police Are lnvesti-
tigating

SANTA MONICA, Oct. 23.-The po-
lice are looking for Lewis P. Clark, a
veteran of the Mexican War, living
at 1905 Sixth street, who has been re-
ported missing.
Clark is eighty-five years old and
yesterday stated to his household that
he was going to the hills. He left at
about o'clock yesterday afternoon,
saying he would return soon.
He has not been seen since, and in
quiries at the Soldiers Home, where
it was thought he might have gone.
received the answer that he had not
been there.
Clark is six feet tall and thin,
weighing about 140 or $50 pounds. He
is stopped and is said to be a rapid
walker.
Were it not that Clark's mind is
failing, no anxiety would be felt, as
he frequently walks five or six miles
day alone.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
FACULTY GIVES BANQUET TO
NEW PRESIDENT OF THR00P

PASADENA. Oct. 23.-Twenty-five
members of the Gnome club, compris-
ing most of the faculty men of Throop
Polytechnic institute, sat down to a
dinner at the hotel Maryland this
evening, in honor of DR.. James A. b.
Scherer, the new president of the in
stitute.
The decorations of the table were
pink roses and ferns; the place cards
bore the owl and the moon, which is
the symbol of the organization.
Dean Arthur H. Chamberlain pre-
sided, and Jay r. Buxton, president
of the Gnome club, made the intro
ductory address.
Other speakers were President
Scherer, Paul Eliel, Almond H. Peyeke,
Lucius II. Gilmore, Robert ID. Allen
and w. K. Gaylord.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
FAMILY CAT RESPONSIBLE
FOR RlNGW0RM EPIDEMIC

LONG BEACH, Oct. 2S.-That the un-
obtrusive family cat. with all her gen.
tleness, softness of fur and of purr, is
to blame for an epidemic of ringworm
now prevailing among the children OF
the public schools in this city, is the
opinion of Prof. ]. d. Graham, super
intendent of schools.
He asserts that Investigations he has
made within the past few days bear out
his idea that the handling of their pet
tabbies by the school children leads to
the ringworms. Many Of Tabby's
friends are almost indignant at this
charge.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
BOTH POLITICAL PARTIES
TO RALLY AT SAN PEDRO
Harbor City Will Have Opportunity
to Hear Both Sides of Cam
paien Issues by Good
Orators

SAN PEDRO, Oct. 23--The voters OF
San Pedro tomorrow evening will have
an opportunity to hear both sides OF
the political situation as well as see
plenty c. red fire and hear plenty OF
noise.
The Republicans plan a big meeting
at the Auditorium on Fifth street and
have secured Senator Flint and Con-
gresham McLachlan for their speak
ers.
1t is understood that the Democrats
will have big open air meeting with
plenty of good speakers and band
and the usual red fire, but the speak
ers for this second meeting here have
not been named. Undoubtedly the
Democratic central committee will pro-
vide good ones and a big celebration
is anticipated.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
Make Freak Bet

LONG BEACH, Oct. 23.-D. II. Tuck
house and a decided Bryanite, and j.
w. Anderson have made peculiar
wager on the outcome Of the presi-
Dental election. The winner is to wheel
the loser in a wheelbarrow from the
Pacific Electric depot along Pine ave-
nue. to Fourth street. The occupant of
the vehicle will wave an American flag
and procession of friends of the win
ner will march behind.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
TO EXAMINE MAIL CARRIERS
FOR SAN PEDRO POSToFFlcE

SAN PEDRO, Oct. 23-Postmaster
Edward Bautzer has received notice
from C. S. Snyder, secretary of the
Twelfth United States civil service dis
trict, that an examination will be held
here on December 10 for the position
of carrier in the new mail delivery serv-
ice which will be established in San
Pedro on February 1, 1909.
Three carriers and one substitute
carrier will be appointed.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
WOMEN OF WooDcRAFT WILL
REPEAT SUCCESSFUL SHOW

PASADENA, Oct. 23.-Following a
street parade in the afternoon, Live
Oak circle No. So, Women of Wood
craft, gave a dramatic and musical
Mardi Gras at the Lowe opera house
this evening, which was well received
by a good-sized audience.
A chorus of twenty girls was a
feature, while the work of the Y. M.
c. A. acrobats also received great APP
plause. The performance Will be re-
Deated tomorrow night
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
JAPANESE BADLY HURT
WHEN TEAM RUNS AWAY

LONG BEACH, Oct. 2S.-His team
running away, T. Kawasack, Japan
ese gradener living on the Fred Bixby
ranch, was thrown out last night ana
badly hurt. The wheels of his wagon
PASSED over him, breaking his left leg
in two places.
He was brought to the Long Beach
sanitarium in an express wagon.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
Potatoes Grow in Air

LONG BEACH, Oct. GA potato
vine that is climbing tree and bear
ing healthy potatoes at distance of
eight inches and more above the ground
can be seen on the premises of Antoine
Roller at 740 California street. Roller
is on the extra list of postoffice clerks.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
ST. PAUL'S
PRO-CATHEDRAL

b23 South Olive street
VERY REV. WILLIAM MAO CORMACK,
Dean and Rector,
will preach morning and evening
1880 holy communion.
IL a. m. morning prayer subject,
"Where There's a VIII There's a Way"
7:45 evening prayer; subject, Business
Methods in the. Christian Commonwealth.
10-24-2
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
CHURCH NOTICES
TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH
The Strangers Sabbath Home

Worshiping in the Auditorium,
corner Fifth and Olive streets.
Rev. Robert ]. Burdette, D. D.
Pastor.
Morning service at IL 90; sub
ject: "The Light of the World y
Evening service = Ordinance of
Baptism by Immersion. Sermon
subject: "The Focus of Life"
Special music by chorus choir
under the direction of J. B. Pou-
lin. Largest Pipe Organ on Pa
cific Coast. ]. J. Falls, Organist.
Strangers and Visitors cordial
" welcome. 1000 Free Seats.
Spend your Sunday in our meet
ings.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
SECOND CHURCH OF
CHRIST SCIENTIST

Simpson auditorium, 7s4 South Hope street.
Services Sunday II a. and p. m: ser
mon from the Christian Science Quarterly;
Subject, probation After Death" Chill
drens Sunday school $3.50 a. m Wednes'
son auditorium and also the Gamut club,
1044 South Hope street. Reading rooms
61O-511 Herman W. Hellman bldg, Spring
and Fourth SITS, open daily, Sundays ex-
cepted, from a. IN. to p. m 1O-19-w
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
FIRST CHURCH OF
CHRIST. SCIENTIST

OF Los Angeles. Services in the church edi-
fice Seventeenth and Figueroa streets. II a.
m. and p. m.; sermon from the Christian
Science Quarterly, subject, Probation
After Death" Sunday school at $3.50
a. m. Wednesday evening meeting al
s o'clock. The Washington street car tc
Figueroa and Seventeenth or any car to
Sixteenth and Georgia streets Reading
rooms, 500-01 Central bldg, 9Th and Main
streets. open daily from a. m. to p m
10-24-2
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

FoR SALE -oNE-cHAIR BARBER SHOP.
established three years. with cigar stand;
easy terms, nice trade, long lease. 61s
GANAHL ST., Brooklyn ave. car. io-2a-2
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-FROM DESK IN CUNNINGHAM
Welsh Co. store, small coin purse con-
talning money and key. Reward So No
questions asked. Address ]. RORICK.
S62 West Washington st. 1881
LOST-CANVAS COVERED BOOK AND
newspaper bag. Return to SCHARR, Her
aid office, South Broadway, and receive re-
ward 10-24-1
LOST-A SPAN OF WHITE MULES. TEN
years old, 1100 lbs. Notify BILL BROWN.
sales stables, corner Fourth and Wall sts
of r
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
WINDOW SHADES AND
BRASS RODS


WE MAKE WINDOW SHADES. H. c.
ELKELES g. SON. s31 3. Broadway.
F2795: M 3081 s-6-os
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
THE WEATHER

Los ANGELES. oct 2s. 1905.
Time, Bar. lTher. Hum. Wind. Vel Weather
! p. p. m. M sssi ss.si i W eeisar: eIsar:
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
PATENTS AND PATENT RIGHTS
INFORMATION WANTED

WANTED OF EITHER Oh
my three children, going under assumed
name OF Smith; Margaret, age ii; George,
~: Lili-aai. z, by their father, GEORGE
vi. GRUMBLEs. general delivery. Los Ange-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
MINING AND AssAYINe

CASH FOR GOLD BULLION, FLUxES,
ORES, CYANIDE PERCIPITATES,
SWEEPS, ANYTHING OF VALUEIN THE
GOLD LINE. f. A. SENNET. REFINER
AND ASSAYER. ROOM 144. WILSON
BID. 1sT AND SPRING SITS. lO-7-l7
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
BUSINESS PERSONALS

PERSONAL
THE TURK COMPANY.
Phones: Home A7432, Broadway 1915
Room 3. 244A South Broadway.
OUR SPECIALTIES
Dry and steam cleaning mems suits. over
coats. ladies' suits, skirts, waists, lingerie.
dresses and gloves
We guarantee our work. our prices and
prompt service.
Our club rates to mem Your clothes
sponged, pressed and kept in repair for
$1.50 per month We guarantee our
"Spotless'' to take out spots permanently
The absolute sanitary conditions of our
workshop and plant makes it germ proof
Work called for and delivered promptly.
PHONE FOR RATES.
REMEMBER WE DYE FOR YOU.
10-1s-s-m- w-f- sax
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24

Weather Conditions
The pressure is falling slowly over the Pacific
slope but the weather continues fair and
moderately warm throughout California and
Nevada.
Forecast
Los Angeles and vicinity-Fair Saturday
light northeast winds, changing to west.
San Francisco and vicinity-Fair Saturday
cooler in afternoon; light north winds, chang
ing to westerly.
Santa Clara valley-Fair Saturday; light
north winds.
Sacramento valiey-Fair Saturday; not sc
warm; light north winds, changing to south
west.
San Joaquin valley-Fair Saturday; light
west winds.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24

F. A. sENNET, AssAYER AND REFINER.
room 144 Wilson bldg. FIRST AND
SPRING. s-14-se
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
Weather Conditions

Maximum temperature 50.
Minimum temperature 5S.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
CARPET CLEANING

PIONEER CARPET CLEANING WORKS.
Incorporated. w. c. CLINE. President.
s33 s Olive. Tel Tome F2Ss0. Sunset
Main 217 9-18-tf
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
ATTORNEYS-AT.LAW

MAkRIAGE AND Probate LAWS; NO
fees Without success e. P. MOREY, 6A
Sthnson. Third and opring. Phone 67ls. Open
evenings e-1-5s
DIVORCE AND PROBATE LAWS, DAM
age suits. bankruptcy. l5 years experience
lawyer 3S6 WILCOX BLK. 9-29-m
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
Work by the Day

WANTED-HoUSE PAINTING BY THE
day: will work very cheap for week or SO.
Address ED. 242 Burtz st. 10-l6-7
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
MILLIN ERY

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NEW FALL AND WINTER STYLES;
prices SIS and up; trimming soc. Spec
ialty in order work S21 o. T. Johnson
bldg, Sd floor. 4TH AND BROADWAY.
a-26-m
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
sitt ations--MaIe

MONEY MADE DAILY. AND HERALD
want ads help to make H. Let your wants
become known through Herald want ads.
Herald want ads destroy wants S-i-x
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-11
TO OBSERVE CANADIAN DAY
Local Club Plans for Annual Dinner
 on July 1.

Arrangements for the annual cele- bration of Canadian day by the Cana dian club of this city were started at a meeting of that organization at it's rooms on Chapel street last night and a committee was appointed to com plete the program. The meeting was a largely attended one and was pre- sided over by Alexander Oroup, pres ident of the club Canadian Day, be- ing July 1, and the day on which Mir. Troup intends to start on his trip westward to attend the national dem ocratic convention at Denver, he an nounced that he would be unable to be present at the dinner and celebra- ton Resolutions wishing him all success to his hopes, which as every body hereabouts knows are for Bry- ans nomination and for a safe and pesNant journey were adopted.
 From the plans discussed last night 1t is intended to have speakers pres ent at the dinner from New York and Boston and everything possible done to make the affair the greatest sue
 cess since the clubs organization The committee appointed to carry on the celebration consists of Thomas w, Reynolds chairman, and Messrs. pr. Young, Anderson Schllinglaw and Smith The club now numbers 300.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-11
CIVIC SOCIETIES MEET
Members Speak FavorabIy of Adopt
 ing Voting Machines.

special meeting of the Associated Civic societies was held in the United church chapel last evening for the purpose of taking action on the reso- lution which Is at present before the board of aldermen, regarding the adoption of voting machines by the city. Mir Hamilton of New York, rep resentlng the United States Standard Voting Machine company, appeared before the committee and explained the advantages of the Standard voting machines made by his company. The matter was gone over thoroughly by the members and officers of the socle- ties, and the majority of the members were In favor of recommending the machines. MT. Russell, the chairman of the retrenchment and reform com mttee, was present and told why he was in favor of adopting the ma chimes. Others were also heard on the subject,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-11
Continued on Second Page.)
GIRL IS STILL MISSING
No Trace of Miss Dlckcrman Has Been
 Found Yet.

still no tidines have been received by the Dickerman family of 10i Rosette street regarding their 19-year- old daughter, Sophia who disappeared on Monday morning and as time passes the family become more and more of the opinion that in a fit of depression the girl took her own life. Despite the fact that the police have been looking for the girl as well as her family no trace of her has been found. She has disappeared as completely as if she had been swallowed alive. One of the things that leads to the suicide theory Is the fact that only about two weeks ago the girl made an attempt to take her life whici was thwarted.
 It developed yesterday that on Mon day morning she told her sister who worked at the same place that she was not to he surprised If she did not come to work that day. lAs the girl was not feeling well and did not work regu- larly nothing was thought of this and when she did not come in the elder sis ter thought she had remained at home and her disappearance was not known until noon time,
 A picture of the girl Is published this morning. It is a good likeness and may be of service in locating her if she is still alive.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-11
Gain of Thirty three Votes Yes terday Gives Secretary Thir- teen Beyond Required
 Number.
COMPROMISE IN OHIO
On Motion of Senator Lodge Two For alSer Men Are Seated. With Half Vote Each-Thursday Nom-
 ination Day.

Chicago, June l0-The republican na- tional committee by it's work today decided contests in two states at large and in fourteen districts, the net re- suit being that 33 full votes and two half votes were added to the number already accredited to William II. Taft and that two half votes were given to Senator Joseph B. Foraker.
 The committee has yet 10 consider contests at large in four states and a total of 3S districts contests and two from the territories, involving total of 96 votes. Before the meeting of the committee, the number of delegates in- structed for Taft was 3S7. The work of the committee. as far as it has pro- gressed, has given him IF additional votes, or total of boi on the tempor- ary'fofi call; 491 being necessary for nomination.
 The chief interest of the day centered In the Ohio contests of which there were four. namely, in the Third, the 1 Sixth the Tenth and the Thirteenth | districts. Taft got the delegates in the Third, the Tenth and the Thirteenth districts, asd in the Sixth district both delegations were seated with half q vote to each man
 The Foraker men made a strong l fight in this district because lt was the old hone of the senator, and they were anxious to procure It's votes for him.
 The motion to divide the delegation between Taft and Foraker men came from Senator Lodge. of Massachusetts. and was carried without strenuous op- position.
 The days proceedings opened with the hearing of contests from tho llth and the 12th Missouri districts. after these coming the North Carolina con tests which were over the delegates al large and those of seven districts These contests were heard separately Ohio followed North Carolina and then came South Carolina, where only one contest, that of the delegates at large was heard These went to Taft by de- fault
 It Is the hope of the national com
 
 work by Friday night To this end, the members are making every possible of. fort to Induce the warning factions tc consent to the consolidation of cases.
 With the end of the labor of the ma. tional committee fairly well in sight discussion turned today to the possible composition of tho credentials commit tee, of the convention 10 which many of tho contests will probably be ap- pealed The talk centered largel, around Harry M Daugherty of Colum bus Ohio, who arrived talay. MT Daugherty is slated for the credentials committee from his state, and 1t wa, general gossip today that he may b. chosen chairman of the committee when it is made up next Tuesday Mir Daugherty did not deny that such se quence of events was possible, an' freely discussed the probably work O the committee.
 q don't believe that the credentials
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-11
ROAD MUST SELL STOCK SAYS HOUSE Massachusetts Representatives Would Force New Haven to Dispose of B. & M.
 Holdings. BEFORE JULY FIRST, 1910 Amendment Also Takes Away Right of State to Vote Stock In the
 Intcrynl--Notc Stands
 i3S to 75.
BEFORE JULY FIRST, 1910

Boston, June l0--By vote of 18s to 7b the house of representatives late to-day ordered to third reading the railroad regulation bill after the adoption of nine separate amend ments, one of which provides that the New York. New Haven and Hartford Railroad company shall dispose of all Boston and Maine stock held by it before July 1, 1910
 The amendments adopted were op- posed by the committee on railroads as hostile to the original draft as passed by the senate.
 The bill as reported by the com mittee and passed by the senate pro vlded in the main that unless other wise ordered by some federal court of competent jurisdiction, the New York, New Haven and Hartford road may continue to hold until July l., 1910, the stock of the Boston and Maine, not exceeding 109,94S shares. The railroad commissioners were glv- en the absolute and sole right of vot- ing this stock,
 The amendment adopted to-day takes away the right of the commis- sion to vote the stock and provides for Its disposal by the New Haven road.
 Tine fight over this bill which has lasted two days in the lower branch, was one of the most spirited contesls ever witnessed fin the Massachusetts legislature.
 The announcement was made to-day by counsel for the Boston and Maine railroad that that corporation had changed its opinion as to the practic- ability of the proposed Legislation. and was now opposed to IL.
 Of the several amendments adopted. one offered by Representative Norman II. White, of Brooklne, providing for the sale of the Boston and Maine stock, was important. Another offer cd by Representative C. II. Brown of Nedford, embodied the suggestion of William R. Lawrence. a minority stock holder of the Boston and Maine, anu lfIlltu lI1t ilentS oi iii my railroad corporation from vot- ing more than one tenth part of tho whole capital stock.
 With hardly dissenting voice the house adopted an amendment proviu- ing that nothing in the acts shall he construed as In any way abridging restricting or preventing the courts of the state from issuing any order or process relating to the stock of the Boston and Maine or relating to any violation of the laws committed by the New Haven In the purchase of this stock or the stock of any street rail. way company.
 tee on railroads. announced after ad tournment tonight that an endeavv, will be made tomorrow to reconsider the action taken to-day. and If possl ble strike out the White and Brow amendments. If this fails 1t will b' returned to the senate for concur renee In the amendments. The uppc branch passed the bill as 1t cam' from the committee without chang, and senate chairman w. c. Faxon an nounced tonight that under no con sideration would the senate concur neither would 1t ask for committe' on conference. Should the senate re fuse to concur, both in the amend ments or for the conference commit tee, the bill would die between tn two branches.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-11
MILITIA TO GUARD RACERS
Savannah 4OO-Milc Automobile Road
 Race on November 20.

New York. June 10.--The 400 mile ln- ternational road race for the grand prize of the Automobile club of Amerl- ca will be held at Savannah, Ga, on Thursday November 26, 1908, with the co-opcrntion of Mayor Tiedeman the municipal authorities of the city of Sa- club, over the course of Chatam county Go. The date of the contest and race distance was announced to-day by the conest committee of the Automobile Club of America,
 The course will be guarded by state militia under orders of the governor Of the state. American and foreign cars are eligible,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-11
JURY DECLARES ACTOR NOT GUILTY After Being Out Ten Hours Yer dict Is Rendered at 2;30 O'Clock This Morn
 ing, HITCHCOCK AT ONCE FREED
 ----------- Sensational Case Ends After Jury Had Asked for instructions
 When Out Nlne
 Hours.
HITCHCOCK AT ONCE FREED

New York, June 11.--After having been out for nearly ten hours the jury in the case of Raymond Hitch cock, the comedian on trial for at tempted assault returned a yer dict of not guilty The case closed suddenly ana was given to the jury at 7:15.
 Immediately after the rendering of the verdict Justice Golf. who had re- mained in court to await the result of the jury's deliberations, ordered the actor, who had been held prisoner during the trial, to he set free imme- diately.
 Although the jury had retired at 7.St o'clock, it was 9.15 before 1t began ex- animation of evidence submitted al the trial on Indictments growing out oi charges brought against the actor through young girls. Meanwhile tht jurymen had been out to dinner.
 Shortly after midnight the jury enter ed the court room and asked for in. structons as to the nature of reason able doubt, the exact meaning of fin ference and as to whether If the evi' dence were equally divided the benef of the doubt should he given to tho dfendant. The justice gave an cXplan ation of the first two points and a' to the last question said the defendant might be given the benefit of the douo in case the evidence were equally d. vlded The jury then returned to fit room.
 Documentary evidence was produced to show that Hitchcock on one occasion at least, was In New York city whei his girl accusers declared he was witt them at his summer home on Long Is land.