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Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-14
MAY FIND MEANS OF
PAYING FIELD FORCE
ENGINEERS EMPLOYEES WANT
HALF HOLIDAY
Work All Day Saturday, While Other
City Officials Rest with Pay
During After.
moons

An ordinance is being considered that
will give the same quality of justice 10
the clerks and field force in the city
engineers department that field forces
and clerks of other city departments
enjoy.
AS matters now stand the field force
in the engineers department is COM
PEELED to work on Saturday afternoon
without extra compensation, while
other city employees are enjoying their
Saturday half holiday without reduc-
tion of their salaries.
About two years ago the employees or
the engineers department were on a
daily basis and received their Saturday
half holiday, but were not paid for
the work they did not do on Saturday.
An ordinance was passed placing them
on a monthly basis in which 1t was
stipulated that the amount shouid De
their pay for all work they had to 90.
When the ordinance was passed the
field force expected to have Saturday
half holidays with pay and, In fact,
Il. .at was the chief reason for the pas7
sage of the ordinance.
Soon after the ordinance was efrec-
tive the city engineer demanded MS
men work all day Saturday, and they
had no redress, although the state law
provides a half holiday for municipal
employees.
In order to get the matter before the
council Vincent Morgan presented
claim against the city for $11284, as
compensation for 1854 hours overtime
put IN on Saturday afternoons. The
city attorney has declared this is not a
valid claim against the city, and as it
appears there is no other way to get the
Saturday half h 'liday the ordinance
will probably be amended.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-14
FOX TERRIER DRIVES
CROWD FROM BABIES
CLEARS PLAZA PARK WHEN
PUPS ARE BORN
Mother and Family in Tender Care of
the Humane Animal League
and VIII Be Given
Away

DR.. w. A. Lamb, the offic--- dog
catcher, has a mother fox terrier at the
animals retreat, formerly known as
the dog pound, that he believes some
dog lover would be glad to secure. The
little mother has six puppies, and 1t
was through these puppies that she
found her way to the retreat.
The puppies were born Thursday af-
ternoon in the Plaza park. The park
at that time, as 1t always is, was nlled
with a number of Mexicans and tired
workingmen who were resting and
wondering where they could get jobs.
When the puppies were born the lit
tie mother sized up the crowd, con-
cluded they were too mum "~ouS for the
safety of her little new born family,
and Immediately proceeded to clear the
park She used her teeth to such good
effect that soon there was not lolter-
er inside the railing. They were all
on the outside with the iron fence
safely dividing them from the mother
dog.
DR.. Lamb was notified of the circum-
stance and sent one of his most diplo-
matte inspectors to interview the ter
rier. With great gentleness the pup
pies were put in a comfortable basket
and the mother tucked under one arm
of the Inspector and the entire family
taken to Canine resort. There they
are now, and any one who will furnish
them a good home can have them.
The terrier did not have tag or the
inspector would have been compelled
to leave the animal and her puppies in
the park With tag she would have
had a license to have cleaned out the
park or do anything else she chose as
long as she did not break any of the
state laws or the statutes made and
provided.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-14
DOCTORS MISTAKES

Are said often to be buried six feet under
ground. But many times women call on
their family physicians suffering, as they
imagine, one from dyspepsia, another from
heart disease, another from liver or kid
uev disease, another from nervous pros
tration, another with pain here and there,
and in this way they present alike TO
themselves and their easy-going or over
busy doctor, separate diseases, Ior Whicn iil
he. assuming them to be such, prescribes
his pills and potions. In reality, they are
ali only symptoms caused by some uterine
Disease The physician, ignorant OF the
cuuSe OF suffering, Keeps up hSS treatment
until large bills are made. ,I3e sui tering
patient gets no betteh tttJfeasoo- o. the
wrong treatment, but probably worse, "a
nroper medicine Like r.-Rlerce,A-kA -kAY0Ilte
Prescription, dtrected D the CAUSE Would
have entirely removed the disease, there
6V d1ybeTrTng all those DISTRESSING symp-
toms. and instituting comfort Instead OF
prolonged misery. 1t has been we'll said,
that "a disease known Is hall cured.
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription Is .
scientific medicine, carefully. devised by
an experienced and skillful physician,
and adapted TO woman's delicate system.
ID Is made Of native American medicinal
roots and is perfectly harmless Ia its
effects In am co1ldlLl1l QL-l1e- -Ienl1Ls
AS a powerful invigorating tonic -Fa-
vorite Prescription imparts strength to
the whole system and to the organs dis
tinctly feminine in particular. For over
worked, rworn-out," rundown" debili-
tated teachers, milliners, dressmakers,
eeamstresses, Tshop-girls," house keepers,
nursing mothers, and feeble women gem
erally, DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
Is the greatest earthly boon, being un-
equaled as an appetizing cordial and re-
storative tonic.
As soothing and strengthening nerv.
ine aFavorite Prescription Is unequaled
and is invaluable in allaying and sub
DUNG nervous excitability, trritabillty,
nervous exhaustion, nervous prostration,
neuralgia. hysteria, spasmss st. Vituss
symptoms commonly attendant upon
functional and organic disease Of the
uterus 1t induces refreshing sleep and
relieves mental anxiety and dependency.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets invtgorate
the stomach, liver and bowels. One 70
threo dose. Easy to take as candy.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-14

nance because of conflicting interests.
The chief of police was anxious for the
ordinance and other interests were as
anxious that it be not passed. The
objection to the ordinance was chiefly
due to a misinterpreation of its pro-
visions. It was understood the ordi-
nance prohibited mediums, clairvoy-
ants, astrologers and others from ad-
vertising their profession. The ordi-
nance simply prohibits them adver-
tising to find gold mines, restore lost
love, locate lost treasure and other
things which the police do not believe
genuine.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-14
ALL DAY SESSION OF KINGS
DAUGHTERS AND SONS HELD
Miss G. H. Libby, Vice President Of
international Order, Speaks of
Her Work with Founder
of Organization

The first annual state convention of
the Southern California branch of the
International Order of the King 8
Daughters and Sons was held yester-
day at all-day sessions at the First
Methodist Episcopal church. The clos
ing session will take place this after
noon, from to o'clock, at the Hotel
Westmoore.
Mrs. AIvah Grant Fessenden, Cali
fornia state secretary, presided. She
presented brief outline of the work
of the order the past year. Six new
circles have been organized, two in the
Grand View church, Los Angeles;
three in San Bernardino, and one in
Hollywood. The latter was formed
yesterday
Miss G. H. Libby, first vice presi-
dent of the International order, took
an active part in the convention. She
came from New York and attended the
recent convention of the northern
branch at San Francisco.
Miss Libby spoke of her work with
that of the founder of the order, the
late Mrs Margaret Bottome OF New
York, up to her recent death, having
been in the work with her ever since
the forming of the order, twenty-five
years ago.
s AT the afternoon session included
among the speakers were: Rev. c. e.
Locke, pastor of the First Methodist
church, Los Angeles; Rev. Alvah Grant
Fessenden, pastor of the First Pres
byterian church, San Bernardino, and
Miss Libby.
The following officers were elected;
Mrs. Alvah Grant Fessenden, state sec
retary; Mrs. w. r.. Mason, assistant
state secretary; Miss NJ F. Grow, re-
cording secretary; Mrs. p. B. Swartzel,
treasurer.
will include memorial to Mrs. Mar
garet Bottome,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-14
NEW POLICE PATROL WAGON
is PRIDE OF DEPART MEN T

The new automobile patrol wagon ar
rived over the Santa Fe yesterday
afternoon, and the police department Is
velled with pride.
1t really is a handsome affair 1t is
a gearless machine propelled by gaso-
line and was made at Rochester, N. Y,
at a cost of $4,000.
The wagon will accommodate twelve
persons without crowding. 1t is lighted
by electricity. but has no steam heat
or hot and cold water The electricity
is supplied by a storage battery car
ried in the mechanism. The body Is
painted blue and the running gear red.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-14
SHOPPERS LUNCH

SHOPPERS LUNCH Sn
2 TO 4 p. NJ. ..............,.,
Between the hours of and every
Saturday afternoon we arc SERVING
a special lunch to shoppers. We
give you a nice sandwich and an
excellent cup Of coffee With real
cream for sc. Make an engagement
to meet your friends this afternoon
in the Broadway restaurant, fourth
6onr
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-14
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE
IMMEDIATELY EFFECTIVE

The fortune telling ordinance became
effective yesterday morning on its pub
lication.
After holding the ordinance for the
fun form allowed him by law, the
mayor signed it and 1t was published
yesterday morning. AS 1t bore the
emergency clause 1t Immediately be-
came operative.
The mayor hesitated to sign the ordi-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-14
Grant Assumes Command

CHICAGO, Nov. 19.-Major General
Frederick D. Grant assumed command
of the department of the lakes at army
headquarters here today.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-08-13
Bodies Terribly MangIed.

A majority of those killed had their
heads and limbs torn from their bod
les and we're so badly mangled that
identification was almost an impossi-
bility.
The mill had been closed down for
about a week and two score of men
were engaged in making repairs to an
engine. The men were working close
to the boiler, and when the explosion
occurred not one of them was able to
make his escape. The shock was SO
terrific that it demolished a large pro-
ton of the mill and sent heavy pieces
of twisted iron and metal in all direc-
lions.
Great Damage Done.
The plant of the Bromal, Schmidt &
Steacy company, located near the
scene of the explosion, was badly
damaged Box cars on the railroad
siding adjoining the mill were torn to
splinters and several persons close to
the damaged building were injured by
flying debris.
The shock was felt over the entire
city. The head of the boiler, about
four feet square, was hurled nearly a
block.
The injured are all expected to re-
cover.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-08-13
GOOD TIME IN NEW ZEALAND
Men and Officers of Battleship Fleet
Are ShOwered With Hos
pitality.

Auckland, New Zealand, Aug 12.-
New Zealand to-day again, with a Law
ish hand, showered it's hospitality
upon the officers and men of the Unit
ed States Atlantic battleship feet. The
chief event of the day was the recep
ton of Rear Admiral Sperry and his
officers, given this afternoon in Drill
hall by the mayor and mayoress OF
Auckland. To meet the naval officers
had gathered all the officials, civil and
military, and hundreds of citizens
Numerous women, gowned in the lat
est winter fashions, also attended the
function, which was brilliant one in
every respect.
Admiral Sperry Entertains.
After the reception Admiral Sperry
entertained the members of the legis
lature at luncheon on board the Con
necticut. Speeches on both sides
were felicitous TO degree and expires
sive of the warm friendship that eX
sists between New Zealand and the
United States
Shore leave was granted to loo
bluejackets this morning. They were
taken in hand by various committees
whose duty and pleasure it was tC
see that they had good time. AnC
they had it. Theater parties and Other
entertainments had been arranged
and decorated electric cars conveyed
the men of the fleet to the numerous
beauty spots in the suburbs.
Take Part in Rifle Matches.
Shortly after noon the men were
taken to various places, where the
committee had arranged elaborate
luncheons for them.
This evening brialliant state bal
viii be given in honor of Admira
SperTy and the officers of the fleet b!
Lord Plunkitt, the governor, at Gov
eminent house.
Prime Minister Ward has waived
the regulations which prevent The
landing OF an armed force in orde,
that the Americans may compete il
the rife matches here. The principa
match in New Zealand will take place
to-day and the American marksme1
are hopeful of making good show
ing
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-08-13
Personal,

w. J. Craig, once owner of the In
dianapolis Sentinel, is dead at Deca-
tur, Ind, aged siXty-four years.
Gen. T. Coleman Dupont of Della
ware has been appointed as director
Of the speakers bureau of the Repub-
lican national committee.
Winfield Scott Smyth known to ed
ucators throughout the country as a
publisher of school text books, is
dead at South Haven, Mich.
Alfred w. Cooley, assistant attor-
ney general of the United States, has
resigned on account of i'll health. He
has gone to New Mexico to recupe'
rate
Miss Katherine Prescott Worme-
Ieye, famous as the translator of the
works of Balzac, is dead at her sum
mer home at Jackson. N. H. She was
seventy-eight years old.
Mai R. D. Kellogg, who offered in
the Iowa legislature the famous reso
luton pIedging Iowa's faith, credit and
resources in men and money to the
maintenance of the national honor in
the Civil war, died at Des M0ines
after a prolonged illness.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-08-13
NEWS OF WEEK SUMMARIZED
Digest of the News Worth Telling Con-
densed for the Busy
Reader.
At the Capital.

One hundred observation telescopes
are to be purchased by the ordnance
department of the army. They are to
be used in coast artillery practice to
watch the fall of shots.
Ambassador Leishman at CONSTANT
nople has been directed by the state
department to communicate to the
Turkish government the presidents
congratulations and qualification over
the action of the SULTAN in proclaim
ing a constitution.
The attorney general has upheld the
treasury department in its view that
packages of distilled spirits produced
at distilleries not affected by restrain
ing orders must be marked in accord
ance with the regulations which took
effect July l last.
The preliminary report Of the COM
missioner of internal revenue shows
that the receipts of his office from all
internal revenue sources during the
wear ended July 81, 1908, was $251,-
G65,95O, which is a decrease OF ST.
99S,O72 as compared with the fiscal
year ended July 81 1907.
The interstate commerce commits
sion holds that the rates on oranges
from the Florida base points to terri
tory north of the Ohio river ought
not to be higher on the average than
from California to said destination
points, but said establishment of a
blanket rate to that territory is not
justified
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-08-13
kootenai Wiped Out.
BIG CROWDS GREET AMERICANS
Special Race Meeting Held Auckland
for Officers and Men.

Special Race Meeting Held Auckland
for Officers and Men.
Auckland. New Zealand, Aug. 10. -.
No more beautiful sight was ever wit
messed at the picturesque Ellerslie
race course than that of yesterday,
when a special race meeting was held
for the entertainment of the officers
and men of the American Atlantic
feet. Admiral Sperry and his staff
and all the officers who could be
spared from duty aboard ship, and the
entire contingent Of enlisted men on
shore leave were present. There was
an enormous crowd to greet the Amor
leans. majority of the races were
close and exciting and brought forth
rounds of applause from the Ameri-
cans.
After the races Admiral Sperry and
200 of the officers of the fleet proceed
ed as the guests of Prime Minister
Ward and the members of parliament
to Rotorua, III miles from Auckland
bv rail, where to-day will occur a
great gathering of Maori tribesmen
who will dance their. famous war
dances for the Americans.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-08-13
DOVER QUITS; HAS NEW JOB.
Secretary of National Committee To
Be Secretary of Sheldon's Advisors.

Secretary of National Committee To
Be Secretary of Sheldon's Advisors.
New York, Aug. 11.-Elmer E. Do
yer Of Ohio has resigned his position
as secretary of the Republican nation
al committee and will become the sec
rotary Of the advisory committee
which is to work with George r. Shell
don, treasurer of the national commit
tee.
William Hayward of Nebraska City,
Neb., who has been Republican chair
man in his state for a number of
years, has been appointed secretary of
the national committee and will be
given charge of the Western head
quarters at Chicago, in the absence
of Mr. Hitchcock.
This reorganization and several
other important announcements were
made Saturday night by Mr. Hitch
cock.
The advisory committee, which is
to have charge of ways and means for
the campaign and will work with Mr..
Sheldon, will consist of nine members.
The men who are to be named will
be prominent business men and finan-
ciers from various sections of the
country and will not be drawn from
the ranks Of the national committee.
The selection of Mr.. Dover for the
secretaryship of the committee pleases
him, and his acceptance disposes of
the reports that his relations with
Mr.. Hitchcock are not harmonious.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-08-13
STRIKERS FIRE INTO TRAIN
Governor Calls Out Another Company
of Militia Situation Is Very
Grave.

Birmingham, Ala, Aug. 11.-Three
men were instantly killed and eleven
injured, two of whom will probably
die, when striking miners fired into a
passenger train on the Birmingham
mineral railroad at Blocton yesterday
morning about 8 o'clock.
The train was a special, bearing
non-union men to the Blocton mines
under guard of soldiers and deputies
On the outskirts of the town the en-
gineer saw a log across the track and
at once a fusillade was fired into the
train. The engineer did not stop, but
put on full speed.
Pour Murderous Fire.
The place where the attack was
made is in cut The assailants, from
the rocks above, poured down a muir
derous fire directly into the windows
and at the engineer Practically every
window in the train was broken. The
train proceeded to Blocton and the
dead and injured were returned to Biz
mingham. Dogs were hurried to the
scene and took trails through the
woods directly to the union quarters.
Eight negroes were arrested yester
day afternoon and other arrests are
expected.
Calls Out More Troops.
Gov. Conner held a hurried confer
ence with Lieut.. Col Hubbard, com
handing the militia, yesterday morn
ing, and another company was hurried
to Blocton. All was reported quiet
there last night
The trouble has caused widespread
Indignation and general demand is
being made that more strenuous &C
ton be taken looking to the preserva
ton of order Gov. Conner has moi
made a statement of the situation
While no disturbances have been re
ported in the district to-day, other
than the Blocton affair, the situation
is regarded as the most grave since
the inauguration of the strike over {
month ago.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-08-13
MORE TOWNS NEAR
FATE OF FERNIE
Second Big Bush Fire in British
Columbia Threatens DestruC=
ton of Kimberly.
200 PERSONS UNABLE TO FLEE
Big Gang of Men Being Rushed to the
Scene to Fight Fire-Fires
Takes Fresh Start.

Cranbrook, B. c., Aug. 13.-With a
big bush fire bearing down upon them,
200 refugees are gathered in Kimber.
ly, facing death, but unable to fee on
account OF the tying up of motive pow
er by the Canadian Pacific mechanics
strike
A terrific fire is sweeping through
the timber near Sullivan, and it is
feared more towns are doomed to go
the way of Fernie, which was destroy
ed by fire Aug. 1 and 2.
Kimberly May Be Doomed.
The buildings of the Sullivan Mine
company are in the direct path of the
flames and hope of saving them prac-
tically has been abandoned.
Near Kimberly there is a second
bush fire, the origin of which is not
known. The residents of that village
prepared to fee to Fernie for refuge
Kimberly is in imminent danger of be-
ing wiped out by the flames.
Gang Sent to Fight Fire.
Winnipeg, Aug. ia big gang OF
men under James Bates, chief fire
warden, have been rushed to Kimberly
from Cranbrook on handcars. 1t is
hoped that by back firing the fires
may be controlled. 1t is thought that
the Sullivan buildings and the town of
Kimberly will be safe unless the wind
increases in velocity.
The strike situation is putting the
people to considerable inconvenience
as there is little or no locomotive pow
er available.
Fire Starts Afresh.
Spokane, Aug. Is. - Forest fires in
the Lake Occur d'Alene country, sew
enty miles east of Spokane, which
were supposed to be under control a
| few days ago, have taken fresh start
and the flames are spreading in all
directions, driven by heavy winds
| The large timber owners are sending
all the men possible to fight the
| flames The damage is said to have
already been immense and there is nc
| telling WHEN luS ire Will NC GQCNhCd
No towns are in danger
kootenai Wiped Out.
Sand Point Idaho Aug. 13.-Witf
the wind blowing a gale and the ada
cent town of Kootenai wiped out, il
| seems that no power can save Sane
Point. At o'clock last evening for
est fires north of Kootenai were blown
! into the town and the town of 300 in
| habitants was burned to the ground
The Humbird Lumber company has {
5000 900 mill at Kootenai, which burn
ed to the ground.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-08-13
COLLISION FATAL
TO TEN PERSONS
Trolley Cars Running at High
Rate of Speed Crash Together
. Near Piqua, Ohio.
MISTAKE IN ORDERS IS CAUSE
Cars Come Together With Terrific
Force, One of Them Being Conn
pletely TelesCOped.

Dayton, Ohio, Aug. II. - Five per-
sons are dead, five are probably fatal
ly injured and fully twenty-five others
sustained minor injuries last night
when two trolley cars crashed togeth-
er between Sidney and Piqua, on one
of the lines of the Western Ohio Trac-
ton company.
The north-bound car out of Piqua
was running on time, while the south
bound car out of Sidney was late and
running at great speed. The cars met
almost directly in front of the Shelby
county infrmary, to which the dead
and injured were conveyed Physi-
clans and surgeons were hurried to
the scene in automobiles from Sidney.
Mistake in Orders.
Mistake in orders caused the wreck,
it is said which is the worst that has
occurred in this section OF the state
in many years. Both cars were run
ming at a high rate of speed. While
rounding a slight curve each motor
man caught sight of the approaching
car. Bailey, who was a new motor
man, tried to jump from his car and
was killed The two cars came to-
gether with terrific force, the impact
completely telescoping the south
bound car, in which the majority of
those killed and injured were passen-
gers. Owing to the remoteness of the
point at which the accident occurred
relief was slow. 1t is said that several
persons may die as the result of their
injuries for lack Of proper care.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-08-13
STEAM AUTO EXPLODES.
TWO Women Killed, Driver Fatally
Hurt and Daughter Burned.

gainesville, Ohio, Aug. II. = Mrs.
Mary Rowden, sixty-tive years of age,
and Mrs. Rose Beckwith, forty-three
years of age, were instantly killed, and
F. Beckwith, forty-five years of age,
was perhaps fatally injured, and Bes-
sic Beckwith, sixteen years, his daugh-
ter. was badly bruised and burned by
the explosion of steam auto at the
foot of Stickey Hill, about eight miles
from gainesville.