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Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-14
CHARGE FORGERY
IN GAS WRANGLE
NEW AND OLD COMPANIES IN
BITTER WAR
UGLY ACCUSATIONS ARE HURLED
BACK AND FORTH
Women in the Southwestern District
AIIege Fraud in Cancellations,
Old Concern Is Accused of
Threatening Methods

Again the war between the Los An
geles Gas and Electric company and
the City Gas company is on in the
courts.
Yesterday before Judge Houser argu-
ment was begun in suit brought by
the old company against the new one
for the latter to show cause why an in
Junction should not issue forcing the
new company to give forty-eight hours
notice Of removal of meters and also
furnish an authentic order from the
consumer in question at the time, on
the ground that. if this is not done.
great danger will result to the COM
munity at large, as instanced by the
explosion at the Cressaty restaurant on
Second street, because of leaving me-
ters and gas connections in the condi-
ton in which they are bound to be left
by the Workmen.
In these proceedings forgery is
charged on the part of the City Gas
company, and seven housewives of the
southwestern district of this city signed
afndaV1ts that their names had been
forged to notices purporting to cancel
their agreements to purchase gas from
the new City Gas company. These
We're made by Mrs. B. l.. Goodpaster of
S145 Hoover street; Mrs. Effie L. Ander-
son, 3105 South Vermont avenue; Mrs.
Josephine Brown, 1O47 West Thirty-fifth
street; Mrs. S. A. Floyd, 2721 Portland
street; Mrs. E. M. Bancroft, 3044 Hoov-
er street; Mrs. c. L. Talbot, 1896 Key
West street, and Mrs. N. L. White, 3615
Vermont avenue.
Threatening Alleged
Attorney e. E. Millikin represented
the new company and Judge J. w. Me-
kinley represented the Los Angeles
Gas and Electric company.
1t was testified to, in affidavits, that
patrons of the City Gas company had
been threatened with an instant cut off
unless they withdrew their applications
for connection with the new company
On the other hand, there was a long
list of affidavits presented by the Los
Angeles company, swearing that lists
of meters to be removed mad been sent
In, and investigation had shown that,
as they were without names, in many
cases even the addresses were fictitious.
Among others, the home of Niles
Pease, president of the city council. is
one from which the meter is said to
have been removed by the City COM
pany without notice or authority.
Communications from President ]. F.
Sartori of the new company were read,
addressed to Albert Crutcher of the old
company, declaring that few clerical
errors had been made-less than a
score in number-for which he ex-
pressed regret, and added that the Off
Gals of his company had determined
to give the old company twenty-four
hours notice and that they were doing
all in their power to live up to their
agreement.
The argument probably will continue
for several days.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-14
CHARGED WITH ALLOWING
MINORS TO PLAY POOL

S. P. Sneade was arraigned before
Justice Chambers yesterday on the
charge of allowing minors to play pool
and gamble in his pool room at 342h
South Broadway. He pleaded not
guilty to the charge. May Is was set
as the date of his hearing.
Six young men, who were minors,
were arrested and brought before JUS
tice Chambers. charged with playing
pool in Sneade's place. They received
a fatherly talk from the justice, who
suspended sentence for thirty days.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-14
MEAT PACKERS TO APPEAR
AS WITNESSES AGAINST ROADS

Subj onas asking representatives of
several meat packing houses of Los
Angeles to be witnesses at the United
States circuit court June IA, in pro-
ceedings against the Santa Fe, South
ern Pacific and Salt Lake roads, were
served from the office of the United
States marshal yesterday
The railroads IRE charged with car
rying cattle without sufficient food
water or rest, there being three charges
against the Santa Fe and the Southern
Pacific each; and one against the Salt
Lake. The violations alleged occurred
about a year ago. The court is asked
to impose a penalty of $500 fine in each
case.
The actions are brought under the
new act of June 30, 1906
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-14
CHARGED WITH SMUGGLING
WHISKY OVER BORDER LINE

Herbert Eckles and Harry Johnson
arrested on the charge of smuggling
whisky over the border by customs
house inspectors Wednesday night a
week ago, are to be brought to Los
Angeles by Deputy United States
Marshal Durlin today.
Their case is similar to that of Har-
per and Wade, the alleged smugglers.
who are awaiting trial here and who
are alleged to have smuggled whisky
over the border at the same place.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-14
PARK BOARD APPEALS TO
OCCIDENTAL LOT OWNERS

Property owners along Occidental
boulevard will be officially asked by
the park board to cooperate in keeping
the sidewalks free from weeds and
overgrowths, so that the picturesque
effect of the boulevard need not be
married.
There are vacant lots on the thor
oughfare belonging to non-residents,
and some arrangement will be made SO
that these, too, will be freed of rubbish.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-14
GARvANZA WOMAN AGAIN
is HAILED BEFORE COURT

Amanda Krelle was hailed before
Justice e. e. Selph in the township
court again yesterday as the second
aftermath of the neighborhood row in
Garvanza between herself and Isaac
H. Grancell. She is charged with
threats. She was arraigned before the
justice and allowed to depart after de-
posting 5000 cash bail. Her exam
ination was set for June 4
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-14
LOS ANGELES MAY GET
CONVENTION OF 3. Y. p. u.

At the joint social and entertainment
to be given under the auspices of the
thirteen young peoples societies of
the Los Angeles Baptist churches
on week from tomorrow night.
expenses will be raised to send dele
gate to the National Baptist Young
Peoples union to be held at Cleveland,
O., In July. Every effort will be made
by the Los Angeles delegates to bring
the 1909 national convention of the B.
Y. p. u. of America to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-14
CITY ENGINEERS COLLECTIONS
NEARLY THIRTEEN THOUSAND

Fees collected by City Engineer Ho-
mer Hamlin's force during April
amounted to $12, 1886.
The principal items are $5266 for en-
gineers' fees, s2373 for inspectors fees,
$2045 transfers to engineers fund and
$1655 for Vrooman act inspectors.
Other items contributing are printing
fees, advertising fees, guarantee de-
posits and sewer bond salvage sale.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-14
MASS MEETING CALLED
TO IMPROVE RIVER BED

A mass meeting will be held tonight
at Simpson auditorium and all persons
interested in the immediate improve
ment of the Los Angeles river bed are
invited to be present. Besides other in
teresting pictures stereopticon views of
the river bed and proposed improve
ments will be shown by III. H. Maude.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-14
Miles to Remain Here

g. e. Miles, confidential secretary
n TT 70. Huntington in New York city
for years. will remain with Mr.. Hunt
ington of Los ANGELES permanently in
stead New York. Eight
years ago Mr.. Miles, visited Los An
geles. and says the growth of the city
is wonderful, as he can recognize only
the Arcade depot as familiar land
mark today.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-14
V. M. c. A. Meetlnq Postponed

The meeting of the state executive
comrrittee of IT, It Los Angeles Y. nj.
=. A., which was to have been held at
the Westminster hotel today at noon,
has been postponed until next week.
George W. Marston of San Diego. the
chairman, will issue the call.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-14

Mr.. Advertiser: If you are looking for an
exceptional opportunity to gain unusual
prominence for special articles, phone us
and we will come and explain. Home phone
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Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-14
TO THE BUSINESS MAN

Are you in our page where we run exclu-
sive sads" in colors? Prices will be right.
Nothing like trying something new. Phone
Home Herald. Sunset Press III.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29

these homes. One in Chicago,
and the other in Fl. Dodge, Iowa,
besides the parent one in New
York. All are supported by
public donations, but Mrs. Booth
is at the head, the little mother"
of ala name lovingly given to
her by the prisoners, who, de-
spite her age, look to her as a
mother in their troubles.
She begins the work of reform
with the men while they are yet
in prison. She has a volunteer
Prison League, it's badge a white
star, and that convict, who de-
termines to lead a better life
dons the star and join the league,
which already numbers $4,000.
Five thousand men have passed
through one or the other of her
homes and all are out in the
world doing well. She is, there
fore, after such a vast exper-
fence, in position to speak au-
thoritatively and eonvincingly on
the subject. The whole world
now believes in the work of Maud
BallingtOn Booth,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29
Death of Me-. Richard Butler.

Mr.. Richard Butler, a native
and lifelong resident of this par
ish, a member of one of it's most
prominent and wealthy families,
and without exception esteemed
and admired by al who knew
kim for a hundred fine traits of
mind and character, a noble and
blameless life, died Monday af-
ternoon. He had been spending
some time at 1.-THE Cedars" with
his son, Thos. W. Butler, his age
and it's increasing in6rmities in
ducing him,-who had been so
strong-to enjoy to it's fullness
in the even-tide of life the tribute
of devotion from a true son and
his family. Mr.. Butler had been
in quite his usual health within
two days previous to his death,
when a violent cold set in, which
at his age and with other compli-
cations, proved fatal.
Mr.. Butler had reached the
age of eighty eight years and two
months. His life had been a
quiet and retired one, but he en-
bodied what was fine as man, as
citizen and as Christian. He was
a devout churchman and for
many years was senior warden
ofGrace Episcopal Church, which
has ever been the beneficiary of
the Butler family. Indeed no
good cause has ever pleaded in
vain for their assistance. Num-
berless are the charities, the
kindnesses, bestowed.
In like manner, as member
of the Police Jury for many
years until he determined to
leave the board on account of his
age, he and his colleagues en-
ployed their best Judgment and
most conscientious tinanciering
to clear the parish of the enor.
nous debt, the legacy from the
days of reconstruction.
He leaves a sister, Miss Mary
E. Butler, and one son, Thos. W.
Butler of West Feliciana, three
grand children, and a number of
nieces and nepheWs in two gener-
atoms.
A noble man has gone hence
to his reward, His body lies at
rest in Grace Cemetery. His
soul hears the plaudit at the
eternal gates "Well done"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29
WOmafS Anti.SalOOn League.

Anunber ladies' gathered at
DE court house Monday after
loOl and organized a Woman's
hkSalOOn League to assist the
Test FeliGiana Prohibition
Laguein its fight to drive the
sOOnS from this parish.
Dr.. James Kilbourne, presi-
densof the West Feliciana Prohi-
0lt0n League, called the meeting
% order, and after explaining
aeO6e4 Of the meeting, called
Mss h. Town to the chair. Miss
AAe LaWrasOn was chosen for
anporary secretary.
permanent organization was
sa'cea 0y the election of Mrs.
?, , L &krldge as president;
Mss Hannah Town as vice,presi-
lenE Miss zellie Lawrason, sec
s'afy' Mrs. Willie Percy, treas
.l .'A's the will of the League
l''''S Oihcers form the execu-
iTeconnittee.
lae next meeting of the
league will be held at the julius
" 'CnOOl building next
Monday afternoon at 3:l5o, clock
@league: ''' " "a
N Egts Dc. Miss A. KilbOurne
Us DIV. ~, Miss A. SherrArd
~ 10y auey MS WIS EoOt. "ickliffe
&INp Mrs. Henderson
!, "a ASh Daniel M M.ss > >. w. D. Ea'0ham
= \ ! ; ; Claiborne Mrs. Mrs cS,,,e h'"raS'0
hESe..n Mrs. Mcqueen
III w., Ne, s.su' Mrs. Malone.
s4lsAR GolsaD % mrs' Geo Wilcox
Esit,sk G., 'ue'' Miss NJ. A. Town
Miss Il. Town
v,, ,, : [9rty West Felicianians
, ~, . Baton a Rouge Saturday
T., ''sad the fremen's celebra.
inp t.,s a's'eeii residence is be
"'''ed tOa nice coat of paint.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29
Mrs. Booths Visit to Angola.

Booth passed Sunday at Angola.
She was accompanied by Rev. J.
L. Sutton, late chaplain of the
La. State Penitentiary, Col. C.
Harrison Parker, Judge J. G..
KilgOre and Hon. G. D. Gondran,
members of the Board of Con-
troll, Messrs. T. P. Thompson
and Fred Weis of the Board of
Charities and Corrections and
F. S. Shields, secretary of the
Board of Prisons and Asylums,
Glen G. Hearsey of the Picayune,
Mrs. Harrison Parker and grand
son. They went up by special
train, Saturday night, making a
stop here for the editor of this
paper. THE TRUE DEMOCRATS
editorial force did not 60 to An
COLA till next day when DR.. R. H.
Carruth of Newroads, President
of the Board of Charities and
Corrections also joined the party.
His board made official inspection
of Angola and held a business
meeting.
Mrs. Booth and party were ex-
cellently entertained by Capt.
r. W. Barrett, who has entire
supervision of the State Farm.
In the rOomy and quaint old resi-
dence which he occupies at An
COLA, ample accommodation could
be found for all, and more than
all who came with Mrs. Booth
on the visit of inspection she
made at the request of the prison
authorities. She went to the
different camps and talked to
each, FIRST addressing the white
convicts, then to the women
prisoners, last to the negro men.
The same earnestness and sim
plicity characterized each ad-
dress. Mrs. Booth is a fluent
talker and has a magnetic per-
sonality. She is overlooking with
sympathy for the criminals as
such. She does not mince mat
teEs in speaking of their guilt and
the justice of their punishment
but holds out to them the hope
that there is a chance for them if
they will become better men and
women.
Mrs. Booth agrees that the
putting Of the States prisoners
On farms is ideal, being more
healthful and throwing better
influences around them. Her
mission is to look after the men
when they are discharged from
prison, having first planted in
their breasts a desire for reform.
She admires the South, Louisi-
ana, extremely. "Oh, | do love
these clear, soft evenings" she
exclaimed as she left the train at
Baton Rouge, whittier she went
to make an address about her
work, and to visit inside the
walls Of the penitentiary.
AS the reader we'll knows,
Mrs. Booth has given her life to
prison work. She began in a
small way many years ago as a
prison visitor, winning the love
and confidence of the prisoners
of every sort and condition. In
turn, she became impressed with
the unalterable conviction that
there are few criminals, if any,
who cannot be reformed, if the
proper influences are thrown
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29
,rpsONn But POLITE.

| 2SON% O''
/ %. Wall was in town on
l.,,iopsl business, this week. V,
?. 'BObgood, was in town.
t ,sa Borg spent several days
o., o. y F.D. Keinschmidt spent ut
!, s :. e here the guest OF
h BE Bskridge, .,+ Monday
S ~ Wolf Esq. returned
llasy night from Ne" ~ l''.. ;,
Wolf and children wi, will
New I; s Orleans for the c"rnl'
~ coo and Chas. Argue
.,,aI Monday in town.
H. Sa,rin Taylor was here a
,rt while last week. . w
.,l ! spent Sunday in Clinton
iI NJ, Cohen was in Woodville
,,,iag The early part Of the
\, 81. Bsbin spent Sunday
,,V,Gd home in Ascension par
bh ,Lb
M. Wilmer Rogers and baby
W. been on a visit to Baton
Gage
Ms. NE. Leake spent Mon
H. IN Baton Rouge, the guest OF
M Walter Fleming and Mrs
g G. Boyd.
Nessrs. Robt. Butler and Eu-
ppne Ellis we're here for thu fu-
,s,,bf Mr.. R. E. Butler on Tues
Day.
ANGEL Ard spent the weekend
agsE Landing, as did Charlie
.BgiHO, Emmett Jones and Miss
Ren Row.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29

Number we're in town, Wed
tsisy, on account Of a suit in
vhch Mrs. T. Il. Row was su.
be the L. R. B N. for using a
Dece Of her land. She sues for
10 an acre remuneration and
30 damages.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29

The open season for quail,
woodcock and doves closes to-
night at IL o'clock. The season
for ducks lasts one month longer.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29

Mrs. B. e. Eskridge entertain
ed the Woman's Foreign Mission
airy Society, Thursday afternoon
at her residence. It is near the
end of it's fiscal year and Mrs.
Eskridge is DESTROYS of a good
summing up of the work done.
Pleasure was combined with
business in her gracious enter
tainment of members present.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-02-29

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reeE has been having work done
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small way many years ago as a
prison visitor, winning the love
and confidence of the prisoners
of every sort and condition. In
turn, she became impressed with
the unalterable conviction that
there are few criminals, if any,
who cannot be reformed, if the
proper influences are thrown
around them. She learned also
that the chief cause of a second
and third return to prison is the
result of the unkind treatment
they receive after being dis
charged the first time. They
are treated with suspicion and
uncharitableness. They cannot
get work. They return to crime.
This led her to establish Hope
Hall in New York, where dis
charged prisoners can go and
e cared for until they can get
work. In most instances she
inds suitable employment for
them. There are now three of
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
Harry Kistner Dead.

Harry Kistner, brother of DR..
F. B. Kistner died last night at one
of the open air sanitariumsin Port
land. Harry was a sufferer for
many years from consumption and
last spring went to Portland to be
treated in one of the open air insti-
tutions. He mad travelled great
deal trying to get rid of the tuber-
cular trouble and came to Heppner
about four years ago for that pur-
pose.
Harry Kistner was a member of
the local lodge of Elks and had q
great many friends here who are
grieved to hear of his death.
He was young man and un-
married.
Dr.. Klstner went to Portland
this morning to look after the re-
mains.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17

county assessor on the Republican
ticket, he and his family moved to
Heppner and built a home on the
hill across the street from the
Catholic church. He was again
elected assessor last June, bat
death claimed him before he could
enter upon the service of the Sec
ond term, as he would have been
sworn in at the first meeting OF the
County Court in January.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Father Kelly, as
sisted by Rev Father McDonaEd,
from the Catholic church Wednes-
day afternoon.
He leaves a widow and a son to
mourn the loss of loving husband
and father and Morrow county has
lost a good citizen.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17

cation. The matters which he dis
cussed will be considered by the
legislative assembly at the coming
session.
school Board Convention.
The second annual school board
convention of Morrow county met
at the Court House last Saturday.
Fifteen districts were represented.
The subject, Heating, Lighting,
and Ventilation" was first discuss
ed. DIR. Winnard then read pa
per on "School Sanitation" which
was full of timely suggestions. The
discussion which followed was par
ticipated in by several of the dele
gates and many of the citizens
present. The paper on "Co opera
ton of School Boards with Health
Officers" read by DR.. F. B. Kistner,
was one which every teacher, par
ent and school officer in the county
should have heard. 1t was voted
to have this paper published. The
question of apportloning the school
funds in accordance with Superin
tendent Ackerman's plan as out
lined in his lecture was taken up.
A lively discussion followed. A
resolution was adopted approving
the plan, though the vote in favor
was much short Of being unanj-
nous. The sense of the conven-
ton seemed to be that these meet
ings should be held oftener than
once year, and it is 'likely that
Superintendent Notson will call an
other convention in the near future.
Altogether, the convention was a
pronounced success.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
TEACHERS
INSTITUTE
Very Successful Meeting
in Heppner Last Week.

The Morrow County Teachers
Institute convened on Wednesday
Of last week, and was in session
three days. The enrolment was
hftyone. Every teacher in the
county, except three, was in atten-
dance. The work done by the in
structors was practical and helpful,
The teachers, without exception.
expressed themselves as highly
pleased with the work given. Prof.
l.. r. Traver, of the State Normal
School at Monmouth, was well
known to the teachers, having been
in the institutes of former years,
and the teachers expected much
from him. They were not disap-
pointed. Prof. L. R. Alderman
Of the State University, came to the
institute a new man. His work
was delight and inspiration to all.
State Superintendent Ackerman
was present one day and fully sus-
tanned his reputation for practical
work Mr.. C. H. Jones was as
popular as in former years. He
led the singing and enlivened the
sessions with amusing anecdotes.
The papers read by Dr. n. E.
Winn4rd were very instructive and
helpful and were fully appreciated
by the teachers. Mrs. Jennie l..
Thorp gave three class drills in
music, illustrating her methods of
teaching.
The evening sessions were we'll
attended both by the teachers and
the general public. The entertain
ment features of the evening pro-
grams seemed to be greatly enjoyed
by the people. The lecture by Prof
Traver on "The Teacher" was one
which every interested in schools
should have heard. If he had had
more time, the lecture would have
been still better. Prof Alderman's
lecture on "Chums, Chumps,
Gumps, Goops, and Spooks," was
one which parents and children
may we'll take to heart. That lee
ture will bear fruit in this commun-
ity in the years to come. Superin-
tendent Ackerman's lecture was
one which certainly interested every
taxpayer and every friend of edu-
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
w. S. CONNER
Answers the Summons of
Death-Heart Failure
Cause.

County Assessor Walter Scott
Conner died in a Portland sanitar-
ium last Saturday at the age of 59
years, ten months and ten days.
Mr.. Conner was a pioneer of this
county, or nearly so, having resided
here for about 20 years. He
farmed quite extensively in the
lone country and several years ago
taught school, but four years ago,
having been elected to the Office of
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
VOL. "a.
Johnson Adkins.

At an early hour Wednesday
morning, yes, before many OF our
bachelor maids and boys were out
of the arms of Morpheus, Mr.. Har-
ry Johnson had led Miss Bertha
Adkins to the matrimonial altar
where Rev. Orr pronounced those
words which were essential to make
them man and wife.
The wedding occurred at an early
hour at the J. j. Adkins home in
upper Heppner, SO that the young
couple could leave on the morning
train for a honeymoon trip.
Harry johnson is the eldest son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry johnson
and is a substantial young man