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The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-29
BUILDING is BRISK
Notes of Interest from All Quar-
ters of the City-The
Contracts.

The following interesting building
notes are taken from the Commercial
Record
Architects Foote & Townsend have
completed the plans and local contrac-
tors are now submitting estimates for
the handsome colonial residence TO be
erected at the corner of whitney ave-
nue. and Gamer street, for w, Harris
Brown. 2i0 Lawrence street, The plans
show a frame house, about S0x4S feet,
with shlngled roof and sides, copper
Hastings etc. The basement, which
viii have cement floor, will be ar
ranged for furnace room, vegetable cell
lar, laundry, storage rooms, toilet, etc
on the first floor there Is . large re-
ccptlon hall, off from which Is the liv-
Ing room. dining room, reception room,
with the kitchen and pantries In the
rear.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-29

The following committee has been APP
pointed to receive plans and specinca-
tons, In competition for the proposed
new library building to be- erected at
the corner OF Campbell avenue and Elm
street. West Haven: Clarence L..
Clarke, chairman Frederique II. Lewis.
Harry T.. Nettleton. Mrs, Clarence
Clarke, Mrs r. II. Lewis, Mrs, A. +.
Woods, Mrs. c. d. Phelps,J. II. Holmes,
G. g. Tomas, George McLaren. Frank
L. Mason and Oswald b. Graham. The
competition closes July Is. Plans may
be submitted for brick or stone
building not to cost more than 10000
Including heating. lighting. book stal ks,
furnishings and architects fees. The
committee reserves the right to reject
any or all plans.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-29

From plans drawn by Architects Al
len & williams, the contract has been
awarded to the James A. Church Co
for the proposed changes to the house
at 500 whitney avenue, recently pur-
chased by George c. Bradley. A small
addition Will be built on and the In
terror OF the house provided with hard
wool floors, etc. The contract for the
slate roofing has been given to c. w.
Clark & Son.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-29
RESPITE FOR TscH.IKowsKY.
Prosecution Dissatisfied With Eyi-
dcncc Gathered by Police.

st. Petersburg. June 2S.-The case OF
Nicholas TschaIkovsky has again been
postponed The prosecution, dlssatis-
fed with the evidence gathered by the
police. has ordered the investigation
re-opened and has sent agents to Mos
COW, the Don region. eastern Siberia
and other points which Tscnaikovsky is
supposed to have visited under false
passports. when the revolutionary
movement was at Its height. There Is
n bare possibility that Tschaikovsky
may be admitted 10 bail. The authorl-
ties have asked his wife II she Will be
able to furnish $4,000 as security for
his release.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-29
CAHN-sCHuJMAN WEDDING.

Miss Anna Calm and Harry Schulz
man of 254 Cedar street were married
at Riccio's dancing academy last night.
A reception followed at which over 100
people took part; wedding supper
was served, The young couple will re-
side on Davenport avenue.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-29
MISCELLANEOUS.

3x6 "Crex" Rugs for s110.
45c best China Mating, 116-warp,
for 29c per yard
$1.40 f1ve-foot rag rugs for 99c.
Two green dinner wagons for
serving lunch on the lawn, reduced
from SIS and $40 to 81 and $3.50.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-29

Plans drawns by Architect Frank FL
wood Brown are being figured for a
new house on Whalley avenue for
Thomas Powers, 100 Portsea street. It
will be built of wood, 2sx43 feet. with
a shingle roof There will be eight
rooms, finished in hard wood, provided
with furnace heat and every conven-
ience. 1t is expected that the contract
will be let at once.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-29
"MOODJ" PIAZZA RUGS.

made In India Of hemp rope--artis~
tic. very durable Reduced as fol-
lows:
Size 9x12 feet, were $40, now s12.
Size 7hx1oh feet, were :17, now
$40.
Size 4x7 feet, were $500, now 1878
Size 3x6 feet, We're $500 now $500
Size kx3 feet, were SOC, now soc
Bring piazza measurements with
you A very few Of some Of these
sizes Hence will not be sent on
approval or exchanged.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-29
KAISER DIMES AMERICANS.

Kiol, June 2S.-Lieutenant Command
err Reginald r. Belknap, naval attache
to the United States embassy at Ber-
lin, and Allison V, Armour were among
the guests OF Emperor william at a
dinner on board the imperial yacht Ho-
Saturday night
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-29

Plans are being drawn by Architect
Frank Elwood Brown for a tenement
building on Columbus avenue for VI. l.
Wagner, 1872 orange street. 1t will be
three stories high, of wood, with a
gravel roof, and will be arranged for
nine tenements. The usual conveniences
will be provided.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-29
pREsJDENT WENT TO CHURCH

Oyster Bay, n Y. June 2S,--Presi-
dent Roosevelt, with Mrs. Roosevelt and
the children, to-day attended the morn
ing services at Christ churcn, at which
Bishop Burgess OF Long Island presld-
cd. rhe service was the rite OF con-
firmatIon The president spent the re-
mainder OF the day quietly at home.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-29

Building contracts in New England
from Jan. /, 1908, to date, have totaled
sis, 3ss, 900. Contracts for the corre-
spending period during the past sew
n, ,.aara wara n q fntIowa,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-29
GERMANY NOT INTERFERING

Tangier, June 2S.--The German min
lister here to-day made formal denial
Of the report that he has issued cir
cular to the members Of the diplomatic
corps against the threatened landing OF
French troops at Tetuan.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-29
Large Swinging Seat.

Holds three people: all green;
hangs from ceiling by heavy chains;
six only.t Regular Sc. Special for
1929.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-29

w. c. Chalker, of Albany: l.. II,
Chalker. OF Cincinnati, and a. r.
Chalker. of Philadelphia. are home
for the summer and are spending q
few days with their grandfather a,
East River. Conn.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-29

Gardner Osborn. of Bradley street,
leaves to-day fol. Camp Dudley. In the
Adirondacks. where he will spend
about two months.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-29
SOCIALN NOTES

MInottc A. Osborn. master at DR.,
Mulford's school In Ridgeheld, who has
been spending some days at his home
In Bradley street, leaves for the west
tomorrow, going first to Denver.
where he will attend the convention
as special representative OF the Jour
nr'- Courier. and will spend few days
h ,owstone Park. He will go from
thu. % California, returning east early
In September.
The engagement Is announced of
Miss Hazel Marguerite Downs. daugh-
ter OF Mr. j. Willis Downs, of so Howe
street. and Raymond l.. Bishop. son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Noble =. Bishop. Of
Orange street. Both families have
cottages at Pine Orchard and are
spending the summer there. with the
exception OF Mr.. Downs. who is still
at Asheville. n. c.
Mrs s. Brooks, OF this city, register
ed on Saturday at the Office of the
New York Herald In Paris
Mr. j. Howard Duer, Mr.. Clarence
Il. Hooker, Mr. w, H. Hamilton, Pro-
fcssor Hans Oertel and DIR, William
Francis Verdi. OF this city, will sail
Tuesday on the Kaiser Wilhelm der
Crosse, OF the North German Lloyd
line, from New York to Bremen.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-09
PIONEER EXPRESS
OFFICIAL DIES

PASADENA, Jan. S.-The death of Hi
ram r. Smith in this city removes a
pioneer from the ranks of the large army
of employees of the Wells-Fargo Express
company as we'll sas a history maker for
the express business of the southwest.
Born in Ohio in 1928 Mr.. Smith came to
California when a young man. When the
Wells-Fargo Express company was Or
ganized he entered It's employ as a mes
senger on the various lines of boats then
running from San Francisco to places
along the coast. One of his routes was
from San Francisco to Mazatlan, Mexico,
where he was shipwrecked, coming out
with nothing saved except his clothing
and watch. His next run was on a boat
between San Francisco and Sacramento.
Upon the completion of the Central Pa
cific railroad he was promoted to route
agent between Sacramento and Ogden.
He was next transferred to the Southern
Pacific line and for many years his run
was out of Los Angeles to Ell Paso and
Sanderson, Tex.
When the Wells-Fargo company decided
to enter the Mexican field Mr.. Smith was
sent as route agent to organize the mes
senger service on the Mexican Central
read from El Paso to Mexico City. His
last official work was on that road. He
retired several years ago and made his
home in Southern California. He resided
in Pasadena with the family of Edward
Crumb at 291 Grant street. He belonged
to no orders anA was of a retired dispo-
sition.
Funeral services will be held at the
chapel of Adams. Turner & Stevens at 3
o'clock Thursday afternoon. A number
of old time employees of the Wells-Fargo
company at Los Angeles will attend. The
remains will be cremated.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-09
KANSAS SOCIETY TO
HOLD ANNUAL PICNIC
Committees Appointed to Have Charge
of Arrangements for Event Which
viii Take Place Janu-
ary 20
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Jan. S.-Former resi-
dents of Kansas will on January ~
gather here from all the Southern Cali
fornia cities as guests of the Kansas
society of this city. The occasion will
be the annual Kansas picnic. Janu-
ary 20 Is Admission day, the Sunfiower
state having come into the Union on
that date in 1851.
At preliminary meeting held by
the society today committees were ap-
pointed as follows to prepare for the
event.. General arrangements-J.' j.
Clor, Mrs. j. L. Galbraith, Mrs. M. E.
Long, " G. MacDuff, w. II. CAGE.
Tables-Mrs. Barbara Denning, Mrs
Scouting, w. +. Hand.
Badge selling-Mrs. ]. j. Clor, Mrs
George Hamlin.
A basket dinner will be served in the
sun parlor at the end of the pier, coffee
being provided by the committee
Badges bearing the state flower, the
sunflower, and an appropriate inscrlp-
tion will be distributed More than
500 people are expected to attend.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-09
COUNCILMAN SURPRISED
BY ATTORNEYS OPINION
special to The Herald.

special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Jan. S.-When Attorney
o OMulveney telephoned Mayor Early that
the resolution declaring IL necessary TO
call the light bond election was all right
and that the council could go ahead with
proceedings at today's session, Council
man Crandall wanted to know If that was
a $500 opinion.
''Is that all We get for our money! he
asked the mayor On being informed
that the agreement covers all legal mat
ters pertaining to the bonds Mr.. Gran
dalls surprise sLbsided.
According to some of the property own
ers affected, the council has courted a
threatened lawsuit by ordering the
STRENGTHENING of Summit avenue, which
has been hanging tlre for nearly year
by reason of numerous protests. The
protestants claim the burder of the ex-
pense falls upon few, when 1t should
be more evenly distributed according to
the benefits derived. The order to go
ahead withNthe improvement is embodied
in the report of the commissioners, which
was adopted over the protest, Some OF
the parties affected say they will enJoin
the city from awarding q contract.
After raising his price, with no COM
petltive bidding, t. do the city street
sprinkling j. W. Ritzman now wants the
council to award him the contract at the
old price. He took this step after the
council had decided upon the feasibility
of buying its own wagons and contract
ing for teams and drivers. However. Mr..
Ritzman's second offer was turned down,
and he now has an opportunity to enter
into competition with others If he bids
on the work.
For months residents of the northwest
section have clamored for the removal of
the Salt Lake railroad bridge which spans
North Lincoln avenue, on the ground
that it is an obstruction to travel, not
being high enough above the street grade.
All notices to that effect from the city
have been ignored by the railroad COM
pany until today, when Attorney Sedg-
wick appeared before the council and
asked for a conference between the city
engineer, the railroad company's engi'
neer and the citizens committee, which
indicates an early solution of a perplex-
ing problem,
The council granted the mayor privilege
of transferring $4,000 from the general
fund to the electric light construction
fund, which together with $4,000 accrued
from charging for the lights furnished
makes a total of $4,000 now in the con-
struction fund. This amount is to be
short lived however, as bill for $4,000
in payment for the second engine Just In
stalled fell due today, and the transfer
of money was for the purpose OF settling
this account.
$92O0 oil contract was awarded to G.
A. Baldwin, who will furnish the city
light plant with 10 600 barrels of fuel oil
at the rate of 90 cents per barrel, to be
delivered in lots as demanded Dy the
superintendent OF the plant
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-09
VICTIM OF
STRANGE, MISTAKE
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Jan. S-When Conduc-
tor Conklin turned the trolley on his car
and, with Motorman Wolkop, was ready
to start back from Zaferia Junction on
the last trip of the Redondo avenue car
about midnight last night, he was sur
prised to see sitting in the car a man
whose broadbrimmed hat was pulled down
over his eyes and the lower half of whose
face was covered with a black cloth.
Motorman Wo,kop observed the strang
er at about the same time. Without
throwing off the power he pulled his re-
volver from his pocket and held it ready
for instant use as the conductor ap-
preached the passenger t1 demand his
fare. Conklin likewise drew his revolver
The unknown masked man did not shift
his position save to draw his right hand
from his overcoat pocket and offer the
conductor a dime. As he did so he caught
sight of the cleaning revolver and sat
up with a start.
Conlzlin drew bead on the man, who
appeared to be thoroughly frightened.
IVY, wot's the excitement?' the pas
senger demanded hoarsely.
Don't try any funny business" ordered
the heroic conductor. And rip off that
mask in a hurry. Thought you'd hold
up the car, did ou?''
The passenger, who had hitherto ap-
peared rather gloomy, frightened up.
Then he laughed, not loud, uproar-
ious laugh, but nevertheless a mirthful
one.
"Ah, g'wan. Dye think I'm a crook p
he asked. Nav, nav. Just had my tom
sils cut out yesterday and I'm weHrin
dis ting on me face to keep out the cold
Back up, back upi''
He was Charles Johnson. an employe in
a local laundry. He left the car at Olive
street and proceeded on his honeward
way as any other quiet citizen would
well, don't wear such bad looking
bandages on your facs next time Woi-
kop told him as he left the car. II came
mighty near taking a shot at you when
you Strengthened up in your seat.
thought you were going for the con with
a gun Of your own"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-09
"CRlPPLE FACTORY" IS
FOUND BY OFFICERS
Professional Turns Out Fakers to
Order in Hobo Camp Near
San ernardlno-5oy
Reveals Secret

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINo, Jan. s.-A
Cripple factory" has been discovered
bv the authorities in the Santa Ana
river wash south of this city.
For weeks this city. Redlands, River
side and other surrounding towns have
been infested with cripples and per-
sons suffering from repulsiYe sores
The discovery came about through
young boy being taken to the county
hospital owing to lack OF care OF these
manufactured sores.
He revealed the story that at mono
camp q professional in this line was
waxing rich by turning out fake Grip
pies. The camp will be raided and the
bunch of fakirs scattered.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-09
ANNUAL MEETING OF CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE TO BE HELD
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Jan. S.--The annual
meeting of the chamber of commerce
will be held tomorrow night. Officers
and directors win be elected.
A free site for uoclklng purposes will
be offered to the United States govern
ment through the special harbor COM
missioners soon to be here. Those who
know refuse to give the names of. the
parties offering the site or its exact To-
cation
The Rev. Dana Thomas of Huntington
Park and Prof. Thomas Newiin of Whit
tier university WEI the speakers at the
Friends church conference today To-
morrow Mahlon Perry of Whittier and
prof. G. e. Tebbetts will address the
conference. Evangelistic meetings are
held nightly.
one hundred and sixty-six carloads OF
rock have been dumped around the west
1etty at the mouth of the Long Beach
harbor and the work will not be carried
further until the fill around the east
jetty is started.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-09
FORMER CHURCH WORKER
oNT TRIAL FOR BURGLARY
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, Jan. S.-The
Mrs. NJ G. Place burglary trial is now
in full swing. The jury was completed
this forenoon and the taking OF the
evidence commenced.
The case is attracting a great
amount of attention here because "t
the former prominence of Mrs. Place
i'm church circles, she having posed as
devoutly religious during the time she
and the other members of the gang are
said to have been carrying on their
thieving operations.
A large amount of the stolen plum
der taken from the various residences
throughout the valley was recovered
from the Place home and this hgures
strongly In the evidence in the case.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-09
PASS ORDINANCE TO
GOVERN DEPARTMENTS
Lona Beach City Council Arranges
PAY for Officers and Men of
Police and Fire
Forces
special to The Herald.

special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Jan. S.-According to
ordinances adopted by the new CITY
council the police department Will be
conposed of the following officers:
one captain at $50 a month, two desk
sergeants at SIS, six patrolmen at SIS,
night and day men on the pier and at
the auditorium, the day men TO receive
SIS and the night men sos; one
mounted officer at $S5, who shall fur
nish his own horse.
The second year OF service the pay
will be So more a month, and in the
third year IS more.
The fire department will include one
assistant chief engineer at $40, an en-
gineer at 500, one captain at $40, two
captains at $40 and SO for each fire,
three drivers at $40, two auto drivers
at $40, one truckman at $40, twenty
call men at So for each fire and 81 for
attending each drill, of which there
will be two each month.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-09
Y. M. C. A. JUNIORS FORM
INDOOR BASEBALL LEAGUE
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Jan. S.-Three clubs have
organized the Junior 'B' Bible Study In
door Baseball league at the Y. NJ c. A,
and will play a series of nine games, the
winner to play a series of games with
the .aarathons for the championship.
Five inning games will be played at 5
o'clock each Thursday afternoon. The
schedule: January 10, Titans VS.. Spar
tans; January II, Spartans vs. Aztecs;
January "a, Titans VS.. Aztecs; February
6, Spartans vs. Aztecs; February 10, Ii
tans VS. Aztecs; February 20, Spartans VS.
Titans; February q, Aztecs VS.. Spartans
March 5, Aztecs VS. Spartans.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-09
DIVLSIONLSTS ARE
READY FOR BATTLE
FIFTY TO ATTEND MEETING OF
SUPERVISORS
Business Men of Pomona viii Visit
Los Angeles Today and Listen
to Reading of Petitions Be-
fore County Board
snecial TO The Herald.

Cnecldl 10 Inc
POMONA, Dec. S-A party. of more
than fifty divisionists from all parts of
Pomona county" leave tomorrow for Los
Angeles to attend the hearing on the petit
tions before the board of supervisors.
Among these who have planned to attend
are William II. Truitt, ]. II. Braay and
r. +. Shepherd of Pomona, Guy Dyer of
Ontario, Charles p. Huey of Upland.
In the division camp today split of
utmost confidence prevails. The local
partisans of the movement express readi-
ness and determination to fight every
inch of tNs ground, and If foul play has
been done it shall be unmasked.
During the entire campaign both sides
have shown great energy. In this con-
nection, however, it should be said the
"divi tactics have been, without excep-
tion, square and above board, and the
opposition has been unable to advance
claims to the contrary. Divisionists'
methods have been unquestionable and
their courtesy above reproach.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-09
ANTI-CIGARETTE BASE
BALL LEAGUE FORMED
Pasadena Amateurs Arrange Schedule
of Games to Begin Next Tues
dav--Y, M. C. A. Physical
Director in Charge
"a East Colorado Street.
Pasadena Agency.
Sunset Mo,n 2T4o. home -''O'


Pasadena Agency.
s,,,,uo, 1to,., o7ao Home 2eSO.
PASADENA, Jan. S.-Local amateur
athletics are being boosted by George W.
Braden. physical director of the Y NJ u
A through whose efforts strong pase-
hail Ieague has been organized among the
various grammar schools of the city.
one of Mr.. Braden's pet ideas In organ
izine the grammar schools Is 10 stamp
out the cigarette habit. the league Just
organized is known as the Anti-Cigarette
Grammar School league. Ihe scheuuie
committee has held meeting anu al.
ranged for "a series of games 10 starr next
Tuesday and ending on April o. Inc sea
son will be divided into two parts tne
tirst to end February q; then beginning
over again. for the second half. Following
is the schedules:
January a. Garfield VS.. Wilson; Janu-
ary II. Columbia VS.. Throop, Madison VS..
Washington; January q, washington VS..
Wilson, Columbia VS.. Madison; January
"a. Throop VS.. Mckinley, Columpla Vs.
Wilson: January 2S, Columbia VS.. Wash-
ington, Garfield VS.. Mckinley; January
31 Garfield VS.. Wilson; February 4, Car
fieId VS.. Madison, Columbia VS.. Mckinley;
February Z, Washington VS.. Throop' VIII
son VS.. Madison; February IL, Columbia
vs. CARRIED; February IA, Throop VS.
Madison, Mckinley VS.. Washington; Fen-
ruary is, Wilson VS.. Mckinney Gariielu
VS.. Throop: February 81, Madison VS.. NC
Kinley. Wilson vs. Throop; February 20
Wilson VS.. Garfield; February 2S, Throop
VS.. Columbia, Washington VS.. MaGison,
March 3. Madison VS.. Columbia, wilson
-,s Washington: March 6, Mckinley VS..
Throop. Wilson VS.. Columbia; March TO-
Washington VS.. Columbia, Mckinley VS..
Garfield; March 13, Wilson vs. GaLneld;
March II, Madison VS. Garfield, Mckinney
We Columbia: March 20, Madison VS.. VIII
SON. sol Throop VS.. washington; March "a
Garfield VS.. Columbia; March 27, Madison
VS.. Throop, Washington vs.. Mch,naey; tH.neS,;
March 81 Mckinley VS.. WILSON, Throop
AZ Ia Garfield: April 8, Mckinley VS.. Madi-
son. Throop VS.. Wilson; April T. 10 ana
IA, championship games. - cor
All games will be played on the t Ca.-
roeIita grounds on West Colorado street
A handsome trophy will be offered for tne
championship.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-09
INTERESTING NEWS FROM
LITTLE BEACH RESORT
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
OCEAN PARK, Jan. s.-City Street Su-
perintendent James A. Blakeley was at
his desk today after having been con-
fined to his home since Sunday with an
attack of grip
Mrs. Abbot Kinney will be hostess to-
morrow at the ship hotel to a party of
Los Angeles and local women. who will
be entertained with a program of musi-
cal and literary treats.
Mr.. Pierce, promoter of the Balloon
Route, says that during the first six days
in JarHary his cars carried sos more ex-
cursionists over the Balloon route than
during the same period year ago.
He also finds business at his Playa del
Rey establishments to be in advance of
that records last January.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-09
NEW ATHLETIC CLUB TO
BE FORMED AT REDoNDo

special to The Herald.
REDONDO, Jan. S.-Plans for the for
nation of the city's first athletic body
are being discussed by the young men of
this section. They will meet shortly to
decide on club q arters and to select a
temporary board of officers.
George Freeth, the Hawaiian lifeguard
who last summer delighted and amazed
audiences at Venice by his antics in the
surf, will be an instructor of athletics in
the proposed organization.
canvass as to the probable charter
membership of the organization is being
taken by M. M. Hodge anu It. A. Gala
way