davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-26
BIBLE LEAGUE TO
HOLD CONVENTION
Interesting Program of Readings, Ad-
dresses and Music Prepared for
Week Beginning Next
Monday

A great Bible league convention will
be held, for the week beginning March
2, at the First Unitarian church, Ninth
and Figueroa streets. Following is the
program:
MONDAY, MARCH ?. 7:45 P. M.
Chairman--Dr. Il. A. Healy.
Praise service
Prayer-Rev. H. j. Weaver.
Bible reading-Rev. 7. {. Horton.
Address-Rev. A. II. Smith.
TUESDAY, MARCH 3. 1880 A. NJ.
Chairman--Dr. H. K. Walker.
Praise service.
Prayer-Rev. ]. ]. Pritchett.
Bible reading-Rev. j. II. Ballard.
Duet-Mr. and Mrs. w. V. Baker.
Address-Dr. George Soltau.
TUESDAY. $3.50 p. NJ.
Chairman--Dr. w. W. Logan.
Praise service.
Prayer-Rev. ]. P. Mcknight
Bible reading-Dr. w. H. Walker.
Solo-Rev Samuel Todd.
Address-W. e. Blackstone.
7:45 p, M.
Chairman-Judge C. ID. Wilbur.
Praise service
Prayer-Rev. II. C. Waddell.
Bible reading-Rev. r. A. Hadden.
Solo-Prof. b. p. Stout
Address-Dr. j. Q. A. Henry.
Leaders in the praise service-Monday.
choir of First u. p. church; Tuesday. Rev.
and Mrs. j. II. Thompson
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-26
" OMAN WINS IN
FIGHT WITH BANK
Mrs. Gertrude s. Bowers Sues First
National of Redands for $4,000.
Two Lawyers Interested
in Case Die

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 25.-Word
is received that the supreme court has
q second time affirmed the verdict of
the lower court for the defendant In
the case of the First National bank of
Redlands VS.. Mrs. Gertrude S. Bowers
for SIS, 900.
Mrs. Bowers had guaranteed the
drafts of the Haight Fruit company,
which were cashed through the First
National bank, but later she refused to
pay these drafts unless accompanied by
the bills of lading for the fruit shipped.
The bank had already paid the paper
to the extent of the sum sued for. The
case was twice tried by juries here,
Mrs. Bowers winning both times, and
has twice been to the supreme court.
In the time the case has been In
court two of the leading attorneys have
died, e. r. Annable having been iden-
titled with the defense and the late
Judge G. e. Otis with the plaintiff S
case.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-26
BANNING COMPANY CUTS
OFF LANDING CHARGES
Fishermen to Pay a Regular Sum
Each Year for the Privilege of
Using Wharves Owned
by Firm
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
AVALON, Cal, Feb. 25.-Local fish
ermen and those engaged in the Avalon
boating business are again rejoicing
over the fact that last years COM
missions of 121s per cent charged by
the Banning company for landing
privileges on their properties has been
cut off entirely for the time being.
Trips to Moonstone Beach and other
places of interest along the beaches
which have heretofore been closed to
the public are again in operation by
the Meteor Boat company.
Only those boat owners who have
fully paid up their commissions are
entitled to participate in the new reg
ulations which have come into opera
ton since the agreement was made
last week by the Meteor Boat company
and the Banning company.
1t was announced a fiat monthly or
yearly rate would be charged to all
launchers or others using the wharves.
At present the rates have not been
announced, but 1t is expected that
permanent agreements for those de-
string landing privileges at the wharves
will be considered in the course of
few days.
A tranquility now rests over the
town which has not been known since
the historical battles of the Meteor
Boat company sixteen months ago.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-26
HOMES GOING UP
FAST AT VENICE
MANY PROPERTY OWNERS MAKE
PLANS
Abbot Kinney Addresses Meeting,
Offering Inducements to Build.
Eastern Tourists Make
Inquiries
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
VENICE, Feb. 25.-Great preparations
are under way for the erection of many
homes in the canal district of Venice.
During the financial depression of the
last few months building has been re-
tarded to certain extent. At a called
meeting held today at the Ocean Park
Country club by nearly thirty property
owners detailed plans for the renewed
building activity were taken up. Five
property owners signed a contract to
build within the next month or two,
and nearly three times that number
signifed their intentions of so doing.
Abbot Kinney made an interesting
address to the meeting in which he
offered a number of Inducements to
build. He stated that he would pipe
hot salt water to the houses erected in
the canal district, and also offered
direct financial aid to those who felt
unable to incur the expense incident to
building without a loan. Much en-
thusiasm and considerable optimism is
being manifested by residents in regard
to the present realty outlook. Business
during the past two or three weeks has
been more active than for many months
past and daily inquiries are being made
by eastern tourists for sites for homes
here
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-26
SAN PEDRO SHIPPING
BY Associated Press.

By Associated fresS.
SAN PEDRO, Feb. 25--After having been
laid up at this port for several weeks
schooners Cecilia Sudden, Ensign and Will
liam Renton sailed today in ballast. Two
former will load lumber cargoes at Shoal-
water bay for California ports and latter at
Aberdeen for Mexico.
Steamer Lakme, Captain Prebel, finished
dscharging part cargo Of lumber at this
port and cleared to San Diego, where $780,
600 feet will be discharged
Steamer Pasadena, Captain Kainin. arriv-
ing seventy hours from Albion via San Fran
cisco, brought $4,000 feet lumber consigned
to r. K Wood Lumber company
North Pacific company's steamship George
w. Elder Captain lesson, is due tomorrow
from Portland via Eureka and San Fran
cisco with freight and passengers.
Steamer San Gabriel, Captain Kendall,
completed discharge lumber cargo for
Kerchkoff- Gunner company and cleared for
Umpqua river to reload.
Merchants Independent company steamer
f. A. Kilburn, Captain Mcclellan. cleared
today for San Francisco way ports with
good freight and passenger list.
Steamer Fair Oaks. Captain Peterson, and
steamer ]. b. Stetson. Captain Bonniheld
will clear tomorrow. former for Grays har-
Dor, latter for Everette, both via San Fnan-
cisco.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-26
MANY IMPROVEMENTS
PLANNED BY COUNCIL
STREET cULvERTs TO BE CON-
STRUGGLED
Beach Banks Are In Good Condition,
According to Report of
Treasurer Ralph
Bane

Special to The Herald
SANTA MONICA, Feb. 25.-The city
council of Santa Monica is planning
for number of municipal improve
ments to be begun in the near flu
ture.
Several culverts are to be construct
ed at once to take care of the storm
waters. One on Seventh street will
cost $3.50. This will cross Colorado ave-
nue. on the east side of Seventh street.
A fume will also be constructed
across oregon. avenue at Twenty-sixth
street and open cutters on the same
street at Colorado avenue. These will
cost $500.
City Treasurer Ralph Bane has re-
ported $150,395.16 in the treasury, dis
tributed among the various banks OF
the Santa Monica Bay district.
The council yesterday heard report
from City Engineer James in which
the latter estimated the cost of the
general storm drain at $4,000. This will
drain all the territory north of Colo
RADIO avenue and is an Improvement
greatly needed and desired by the citi-
zenS.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-26
MUST HOLD
NEWELEC7ION
BOND EXPERTS SEND CITY REC
oMM ENDATIoN
MAYOR READS ADVICE TO THE
CoUNCILMEN
All Proceedings Pertaining to Pur-
chase of Water Plants Must
Again Be Gone Over
by Voters
Special to The Herald.

special to me Herald.
PASADENA, Feb. 25.-As has been
predicted all proceedings pertaining to
the purchase of the water plants by
the city will have to be gone over
again, and the voters will have a
chance to say whether they will pay
nearly a. million dollars to the water
companies for the properties as they
now stand.
The council this morning adopted
recommendation from Dillon e. Hub
bard, the New York bond experts, in
which they advise that In view of the
fact the people are to vote on
proposition to pay for the betterments,
1t would be better to resubmit the en-
tire proposition to buy the plants.
Dillon & Hubbard are also rtained as
legal advisers at an additional outlay
of $500 in case all legal proceedings
are placed in their hands.
This opinion by Dillon e. Hubbard,
which arrived yesterday, practically
upholds the action of the former coun-
ell of Mayor Warehouses; administra-
ton in vacating all proceedings in con-
nection with the water purchasing
proposition. The latest advice for
warded by Dillon g. Hubbard is the
result of correspondence between that
firm and City Attorney ]. Perry Wood
since the decision of the supreme
court in connection with the South
Pasadena water cases. The attorneys
advise that since it develops through
these suits that the property of one OF
the companies is covered by mort
gage that under the old vote the mort
gage would first have to be taken up
and paid off before the city could en-
ter into contract. If the bonds are re-
voted provision should be made to care
for the mortgage.
Reads Correspondence
After the council heard the reading
of yoluminous correspondence on the
subject, Mayor Farley spoke in favor
of resubmitting the entire matter TO
the people. He expressed the fear that
If only the betterments are voted on
at this time they may be defeated,
leaving the city without sufficient
funds to purchase the plants, and all
councilmen agreed with him.
The city attorney was instructed 70
prepare a resolution directing that Of
ficial to. proceed with negotiations with
Dillon & Hubbard and to prepare
contracts to be entered into between
the city and the various water COM
panies for the delivery of their prop
erty to the city at a stipulated price,
said contracts to be first submitted 10
Dillon & Hubbard for legal opinion
as to their binding effect. -,
Attorney Wood will proceed with
this work, and as all three water COM
panies have agreed on the amounts
to be paid for betterments and the
stockholders of all companies nave
voted to sell to the city, there is little
to hinder an early start on the propo-
osition except the time it takes to
correspond with Dillon g. Hubbard IN
New York. 1t is probable the peo-
pie will be asked to vote on the PROPOSE
ton to pay the water companies the
old price agreed on plus s15O,OOO Tor
betterments within the next TWO
.,,1ntf,c
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-26

three years ago adjacent property own
ers sought to have that thoroughfare
extended.
During the Intervening time the pro-
ject has been opposed, principally by
Mr.. and Mrs. Blossom, who claim that
the opening of the street will divide
their grounds in such a manner as to
cause untold damage.
For the past two months the council
has been urged to act upon petition
of the property owners on Grand ave-
nue. who favor opening the street.
These were in the majority as shown
by the petition and the council has
finally acceeded to their demands. Mrs.
Burdette and Mrs. Blossom had asked
that the street be curved so as to af-
feet only small corner of the Bur-
dette place and there connect with
Arroyo drive.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-26
TRUSTEES DECIDE TO
GIVE COMPANY PROPERTY
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
OCEAN PARK, Feb. 25.-At the
meeting held last night by the Ocean
Park trustees the bath house strip
question was again taken up.
The trustees overruled the protests
of the citizens who are seeking to pre-
vent the abandonment of this valuable
bit of property to the Ocean Park
Bath House and Improvement COM
pany.
r. G. Loucks appeared as attorney
for the professionals and some testimony
was taken. The value of the strip to
be vacated was fixed at $4,000.
The trustees appeared to be unani-
nous in their decision to give the
property to the company.
The question is not yet decided, how
ever, and further suits are expected.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-26
LONG BEACH
Office 28 Locust ave.
Phone Home eco.
MANAGER OF COMPANY
OFFERS FLOATS TO CITY

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Fe3. 25.-Capt. H. S..
Carver of the Western Boat and En-
CINE company this morning reported to
the board of public works that he has
two large floats in his possession and
that he can build one more for the city
to use when the battleship fleet visits
these waters.
An italian musician, formerly with
Vessella's band, was thrown from a
buggy at Second street and Elm ave-
nue. today when he whipped the horse
into a run and drove around the corner.
With two small children clinging to the
seat the horse trotted back to the Star
livery barn on American avenue, where
the rig had been hired.
This is the last week of the extended
time for paying city taxes. Tax Col
lector Malcolm will remain at his office
all day Saturday.
A choice income property on West
Fifth street has been traded for 800
acres of land in Greenwood county,
Kas., through the agency of j. G.. Cox.
The parties to the transaction were
Mrs M. II. Moore and j. H. Knock.
About $4,000 is involved in the deal
One hundred and fifty persons went
on the excursion given today over the
Salt Lake road by the women of the
First Methodist church. Redlands and
Riverside were visited.
Louis Marcus has reported to the
police that $125 which he had saved to-
ward the purchase of a home near VIII
lows was stolen from his trunk. Mar
Gus, who is an Australian, allowed a
number of days to pass before he re-
ported the theft, and the police fear
they will be unable to recover the
money or catch the thief.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-26
HOTEL GREEN GUESTS
HEAR DELIGHTFUL MUSIC
Special to The Herald.

Special to The deraiu.
PASADENA, Feb. 25.-An important
event at Hotel Green this week was
the concert given tonight by the De-
lano Mandolin and Guitar club, COM
posed of seventeen young men and wo-
men. The concert was given in the
ball room and was enjoyed by a large
audience from among the guests of the
hotel. Following is the program as
presented;
(a3,, Tampa overture CHerold); OBJ,
southern melody, Mandolin club; Sc
lections from Bohemian GIFT
(Balfe), Gladys Schofield; selection
from "King Dodo," Nuders), Mando-
lin club; "Lias," Ourbar). Gertrude
whitney Schofield; (al, Romance,
(Stoddard); CD. "Gladiators' March" .
(Menges), Mandolin club; Kiss or
Spring" (Rolfe), Gladys Schofield;
concert gallop, (Delano), c. s. Delano;
Raymond overture. (Thomas). Mando-
lin club.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-26
POMONA EBELL CLUB
HOLDS WEEKLY MEETING
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
POMONA, Cal, Feb. 25.-The travel
section of the Pomona Ebell met today
at the home of Mrs. c. S. Beckett on
North Carey avenue.
For the general study the members
discussed the life of John Trumbull, the
painter Of the revolution, and some of
the representatives of American sculp-
tors
Miss Terril gave a talk on colonial
danes in Boston. Mrs. M. K. Adams
read an article on "Our Diplomatic and
Consular Service" and Mrs. Curtis
read a paper on the life of George Will
liam Curtis and Hawthorne.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-26
WATER MAINS STAND
TEST SATISFACTORILY


Special to The Herald.
SANTA MONICA, Feb. 25.-By the
aid of steam fire engine loaned by
Los Angeles the test of the water mains
was made today.
The mains stood the test well and
were apparently uninjured, although
the pressure at times rose to such Il
point the hose bursted. The work is
evidently satisfactory to the persons
interested In having for Santa Monica
a modern fire department, and it is now
believed that the work of pushing the
bonds for new fire department,
equipped with modern steamers, will
begin anew.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-26
CITY LOSES TWO MORE
FRANCHISE ASSESSMENTS
United States Long Distance TeIe-
phone and Union Home Telephone
Remove Headquarters from
Los Angeles

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO. Feb. 25.-The
amended articles of Incorporation for
the United States Long Distance Tele-
phone company removing the principal
place of business from Los Angeles to
Urbita, suburb of this city, were filed
here today.
1t is not. however, expected that the
change will bring any notable Increase
in population for Urbita. 1t will, how
ever, bring the company's franchise
assessments to this county and away
from Los Angeles county and city.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-26
SOLDIER FROM PHILIPPINES
TO WED CUCAMONGA GIRL
to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 25.-
There was announced here today the
engagement of Miss Estelle Martha
Kincaid of Cucamonga and Major Ar
thur Smith Guthrie of Manila, Philip
pines, the marriage to take place at
the Kincaid home March 10, soon after
which the couple will sail for Manila,
which will be their home. The bride
is a member of an old family in this
county, while the groom is the adju-
tant general of the Philippine consta-
bulary, q position that he has occupied
for some time, being home now on a
six months leave of absence. The
groom is an old San Bernardino boy.
a son of DR.. H. H. Guthrie of this city.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-26
ATTORNEY SUED BY
CIVIL WAR VETERAN
spec,.. to The Herald.

Speci.: to The Herald.
SANTA MONICA, Feb. 25.-W. M.
Palmer, an attorney, was yesterday
sued in Justice Steele's court for s63
which the complainant, Eli Newsome,
charges was misappropriated.
Newsome is a pension agent at Saw
telle. The suit is based on the claim
that Palmer, acting as attorney for
Newsome, won a judgment for $50 and
also collected from him $25. keeping
the entire amount, whereas he was en-
titled to but $12 of the amount.
Palmer in his answer declares the
complaint false and makes counter
claim for $13, which he declares is
owing him from Newsome. Palmer is
a trustee of the First Methodist Epis-
copal church.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-26
EX-SENATOR GEARiN AMONG
GUESTS AT HOTEL GREEN
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Feb. 25.-Among the
distinguished guests at the Green IS
former United states Senator Johh M
Gearin of Portland, Ore. He is ac-
companied by Mrs. Gearin and Miss
Gearin and they will remain in this
vicinity for several weeks.
Senator Gearin is one of the most
prominent Democrats of the northwest
and upon the death of Senator Mitch
ell he served a short term in the
United States senate by appointment
of Governor Chamberlain. The sena-
tor is hopeful of Democratic success
in the national campaign. He be-
lieves that Colonel Bryan will receive
the nomination of the Democrats and
believes that Taft will be the Repub-
LEANS choice.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-26
CURFEW VIOLATORS MUST
PAY FINES OF ONE DOLLAR
..recial TO The Herald.

PASADENA, Feb. 25.-The night po-
lice acting under instructions to en-
force the curfew law are using due
vigilance to see that boys and girls
are at home with their parents after
the hour prescribed in the ordinance.
Last night as officer Sylvester was
passing the Madison school building
at 8 o'clock he discovered two young
girls and a boy on the premises. The
girls gave the names of Dewitta Glad
den and Gilmore Varian, daughters of
highly respected parents of the north
east section of the city. The boy gave
his name as Claude Sapp. The trio
were before Judge Mcdonald this af-
ternoon, and upon pleas of guilty each
was fined one dollar.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-26
OWEGER ELECTED
AS COUNCILMAN

Special to The Herald
SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 25.-Frank
Oweger was elected city councilman
from the Third ward in the special cleo
ton to choose a successor to the late
d. A. GroSvenor.
Oweger received 191 votes, while f.
c. Stickney secured 70.
Oweger was supported by the Han
ford element, now in control of the city
administration.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-26
BIG TRACT OF ORANGE
LAND SOLD IN REDLANDS
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
REDLANDS, Feb. 25.-Another bis
sale of orange lands has been COM
pleted, the purchase by Henry G. Gibson
of Portland of twenty acres of bearing
orchard from M. G. Keller.
The orchard is located on West Luz
gonia avenue. and Is a fine property,
bringing SIS, 900.
Another sale is the purchase of six
acres on Summit avenue by Mrs. Kath-
crime Stewart from ]. H. Straight for
$4,000.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-26
CHM WINS CHAMPIONSHIP
FOR THE SECOND TIME

REDLANDS, Feb. 25.-The finals in
the golf championship of the Country
club for the handsome. silver trophy
cup offered by the directors of the club
resulted in a victory for M. e. CHM
over H. M. Paine, the play closing with
score of up and to play for CHM,
who thus wins the club championship
the second year in succession.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-26
HORRELL is TROOPS
TENNIS CHAMPION NOW


PASADENA, Feb 25.-W. H. Hor-
rell is the undisputed tennis champion
of Throop institute, winning that hon
or for the third year in yesterdays
contest with Garland for the mems
singles. Score of the games was 6-3.
Ga. 2-6. GO.
Directors of the Valley Hunt club
will install a billiard table and one
small pool table In the new club house
at once. A, Stevens Halsted was au-
thorized to make the purchase.
w. H. Barnes, late of New York, has
purchased a building site $50 by 1853
feet at the southwest corner of ST.
John and Markham avenues, where he
will build a handsome home. The
property was purchased through the
agency of David Blankenhorn.
The first annual dinner Of the Boys
Mandolin club of the Y. M. c. A. will
be held on Thursday evening at $50
o'clock. The club will give a concert
in March to which the parents and
friends of the members will be invited
According to the number of license
tags issued from City Treasurer Mum
sons office, Pasadena's legalized
dog population numbers 1898.
however, IL Is eApecteu tndl
before July /, when the fiscal year
ends, there will be a number of addi-
lions to the tax list.
Next Monday begins the city assess
ment.' Several deputies will start the
work of ascertaining the value of
property owned by Pasadena resi-
dents.
Shack Clawson was found not guilty
of disturbing the worship of the Holy
Rollers" in police court this morning.
The prosecution attempted to prove
that Clawson had disturbed the mind
of Brother Tingle by calling him a
Cbfuorf1an
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-26
Stockholders to Meet

Special 20 The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Feb. 25.-A meeting
of the stockholders Of the Citizens Saw
ings bank has been called for 3 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon at the bank. the
object of the gathering being to agree
upon some one to recommend for ap-
pointment as receiver for the bank.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-26
Returns to Home

Special to The Herald
LONG BEACH, Feb. 25.-D. S. Gray.
vice president of the Hayden Clinton
National bank of Columbus. Ohio, who
came to Southern California some time
ago in his private car, left today for
his home.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-26
REDLANDs CITIZENS PAY
UP THEIR YEARS TAXES

Special to The Herald
REDLANDS, Feb. 25.--Out of total
roll of $4,000 for city taxes there is
now delinquent but $S3161. according
to the report of City Tax Collector
Fowler.
This is much better than in former
years, the delinquency last year
amounted to almost $1,000. All of which
speaks well for financial conditions
here this year in spite of the furry.