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Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12
PIMPLE is CAUSE OF
PHYSICIANS DEMISE
Well Known Brooklyn Medico Neg
lects Trifling Ailment, Blood
Poisoning Sets In and
the Man Dies

NEW YORK, Sept Ito blood pois-
oning is attributed the death of DR..
George H. Smith, a well known Brook
Ign physician, who died in terrible
agony at his home, 921 Greene avenue.
Three weeks ago he felt an irritation
on the index finger of the right hand.
Examination showed a small, red pim-
pie and he paid no attention to 1t.
Gradually the pain increased and the
physician began treatment by first cut
ting into the pimple and applying
iodine to counterfeit any poisonous in
lection.
The treatment, however, was too late.
Blood poisoning set in and within a
few days DR.. Smith was in a critical
state. His son George, who is also a
physician, called some of the best medi-
cal men in Brooklyn and New York.
They found that DR.. Smith had per-
mitted his own case to go too far.
He was born in Milton, Ulster county,
November IL, 1S43. His first employ
ment. was that of conductor on the old
Belt line. In 1866 he entered the
Homeopathic Medical college of New
York, and in 1869 was graduated with
honors. He Immediately moved to
Brooklyn, where he started to practice.
He was successful from the beginning.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12
MAXIM'S N0lSELESS GUN
STANDS OFFICIAL TEST
Board of Army Officers Tries the De-
vice Out and 1t May Be APP
proved by the War De-
partment

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Sept. Ii
From tests here it is likely that the
next improvement made in the United
States magazine rifle will be the addi-
ton of a noiseless device or muffler
invented by Hiram Percy Maxim OF
Hartford. A board of officers composed
of Maj. Morgan, Capt. Allen and Lieut..
Meals of the United States armory con-
Quoted the tests at the Sixteen Acres
range, and they proved highly salts
factory. Without the muff1er the dis
charge of the rifle could be heard 300
yards, and with the device attached the
noise only travelled $50 yards, a reduc-
tion of "A per cent.
At 1900 yards the sound heard was
similar to the click of a hammer on an
empty shell and did not sound like the
muffled discharge of a gun. Further
tests were made at the Watershops
range to determine the loss in velocity
with the device added. This could not
be determined accurately, but 1t was
between 5 and 6 per cent. Mr.. Maxim
had changed the length of the rifle
barrel in fitting 1t with his device, and
other tests will be made without this
change. The soldiers discharging the
rifles said they could hear practically
no noise when the discharge came.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12
PASADENA RRIEE NOTES

PASADENA, Sept. 1.-THE Bryan
and Kern clubs wigwam on East Green
street has been secured for the water
mass meeting, under the auspices OF
the board of trade, at 1880 Saturday
evening.
Sammy Mayhorney, Z years old, of
1910 Meridian avenue, South Pasadena,
was probably fatally burned yesterday
afternoon while playing with matches
and gasoline.
Mayor Farley and Councilman Gran
dali discussed the two sides of the wa
ter question at an open meeting of
Crown City lodge of Odd Fellows this
evening.
CHIEF H. H. Favour and a number of
local officers will attend the funeral of
Captain Auble in Los Angeles tomor-
row.
Eugene w. Chain, Prohibition candi-
date for the presidency, will speak at
IL o'clock Sunday morning in the First
Methodist church.
Sheriff Reese of Sacramento arrived
here today after George Victor, fugi-
tive from justice, who is wanted there
to stand trial on the charge of forg-
cry. He states that Victor drew $11O
on another mans bank book in order
to make a good impression upon a lady
friend.
j. G. Cosgrove of Florence, who was
arrested by Constable Austin yesterday
on the charge of running a blind pig,
appeared in court today and was given
twenty-four hours in which to prepare
a plea. He is under $500 bail.
DR.. r. A. Hadden of Los Angeles will
speak at the Y. M. C. A. next Sunday
afternoon at o'clock. This is the first
indoor meeting held by the organiza-
ton for several months past.
w. F. Cronin. carpenter working
on North Los Robes avenue was pain
fully injured yesterday afternoon when
a fellow workman dropped hammer
on his head.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12
HETTY GREEN TOTES
TERRIER IN STREET

BELLOWS FALLS, VT, Sept. H.
When a bent, careworn woman alight-
ed, unassisted, from coach of the New
York flyer yesterday afternoon holding
under one arm, under her d-fashioned
black cape, peacefully sleeping skye
terrier and gripping in the other hand
badly worn imitation alligator bag.
the station master gave one look and
observed:
''Well, here's Hetty Green again."
No carriage awaited the richest
woman in the United States, because
she did not want one and she had no
baggage Alone she trudged through
the town and slowly, as If her long
journey had fatigued her.
UP the main street, carefully holding
the dog and minding her steps, she
made her way through the business
section and on over the steep hill lead
ing to her summer home at the foot of
Church street.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12
SAN BERNARDINO
office sos Third Street.
Phones: Home SIS. Sunset Red 1926.
MEETINGS FOR GOOD
ROADS ALL CROWDED
MOVING PICTURE THEATERS
BOOM MOVEMENT
Opposition Is Putting Up Fight, but
Managers of Campaign Ex-.
pect to Score an Easy
Victory

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, Sept. 11.-Good
roads meetings were held this evening
at Iona Linda, Mission school house,
and at three ward meetings in this city,
all being large attended. Pictures
boosting for the bonds are being
thrown on the screens every night at
the moving picture houses here, and
last night Mayor Harper made short
talks for them at two theaters. Several
meetings every day will be held from
this time to the finish of the campaign
next Wednesday Eight.
A semblance of opposition has ap-
peared, a meeting of the knockers hav-
ing been held here to attempt to de-
feat the bonds but the men are largely
disgruntled office seekers, some who
are always against bonds, and repre-
sentatives of outside interests who are
opposed to the building up of this
county. 1t is believed by the campaign
committee that the opposition will be
heavily showed under election day.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12
MEXlCANS PREPARING TO
OBSERVE INDEPENDE NCE
Prominent Members of Old CastiIian
Families Have Got Up Elaborate
Program for Celebration
September IS
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
VENICE, Sept. 11.-Elaborate prepa-
rations are being made for the celeora-
ton of the ninety eighth anniversary
of the independence of Mexico at the
Venice auditorium Tuesday, September
10. The details of the program are In
the hands of E. R. Plummer and j. M.
Rivera, prominent members of old
Castilian families. Miss Bess Mathilde
WEIGH has charge of the choral feat
ures of the celebration, which will be
on an elaborate scale.
Among the Spanish airs which will
be rendered are la Paloma," La
Welch will sing THE Star-Spangled
Banner" Miss Grace Moreno, Miss
Maybelle Warner and Mrs. S. Grant
Goucher will render the solos, assisted
by several young ladies, members of
prominent Spanish families.
Joseph Vale and Ernando Vile will
also assist in rendering the airs of old
Mexico.
General tombstone Jones, a promi-
nent attorney of Los Angeles, will de-
liver the English grafton. Mr.. Jones Is
a member of the Society of California
Pioneers and well known for his elo-
quence.
]. c. Nava will deliver the Mexican
Declaration of independence" and lead
the audience in grand viva La Mex
icano," the national call to liberty.
The "Sombrero Blanco" and otheI
beautiful Spanish dances will be on
the program. j. M. Rivera and Mrs
Rivera, E. r. Plummer, Rosa Machado,
]. Tapia and Mrs. Tapia, J. Ruiz and
Marie Tapia will be the principal per-
formers. M Guze's Spanish orchestra
will furnish the music. All the per-
formers will be in the elaborate cos
tunes of their mother country.
An elaborate exhibition of fireworks
will take place in the evening. 1t is
expected that all the members of local
Spanish society will be present at the
celebration.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12
NEWS OF POMONA AND
VICINITY TOLD IN BRIEF

Special to The Herald.
POMONA, Sept. 11.-"Bargain day.
has been a great success, and it is es-
timated that fully 5000 people have
visited Pomona. The merchants are
much pleased and the entertainment
given by them was much appreciated.
One feature of the day was a baby
show. The boy baby of Mrs. Louis
Androus won first prize, handsome
Norris chair, while the girl baby of
Mrs. Ira D. Bailey won the beautiful
diamond ring.
Through the ]. Q. Enell agency ten
acres of orange grove belonging to ].
w. Gillespie of Upland have been
sold to F. e. Martin of Upland. The
consideration is given as $4,000.
Ten acres have also been sold for
F. e. Martin to Mr.. Ketchell of On
tario. They are located on Eleventh
and Mountain avenue. The considera-
ton is said to be $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12
SANTA MONICA
BEACH TOWNS AGlTATlNG
TO CREATE NEW COUNTY
Petition VIII Be Put In Circulation
Respecting Ridge Running from
Near San Pedro to Ven-
tura Point
Cor. Oregon ave. and Third street.
Home phone i17s.

Special to The Herald.
SANTA MONICA, Sept. 11.-Talk OF
a new county to embrace the territory
north from the ridge between san
Pedro and Redondo to point south OF
Ventura, and extending as far east as
Sherman, is being revived In good
earnest. Prominent citizens of the dis
trict around Santa Monica bay are
working on a petition which is to pe
put in circulation at an early date,
with view to securing enough signers
to call an election for decision on the
project.
The latest agitation along these lines
was started by the action of Long
Beach in appointing a committee TO
confer with representatives of other
cities regarding the desire of Los An
geles to take in the surrounding cities
and make one large city.
The movement will be presented to
the various commercial bodies of the
cities involved at the earliest possible
date. 1t is claimed by the hackers of
the new county movement that this is
the only alternative offered, If the ter
ritory concerned does not desire event.
ually to become a part of the city of
Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12
LAD OF 7 MAKES WAY
ALONE ACROSS OCEAN
Little Gerald Yardy Comes by Tag
from England to Philadelphia.
Child Was Pet of the
Passengers

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 11.-Scarcely
had the American liner Iderlon, from
Liverpool, reached her dock at the 1907
of Washington avenue when 7-year-olo
Gerald Yardy rushed down the gang
plank and in aother instant was warmly
clasped IN the arms of his mother, from
whom he had been separated for nearly
two years.
From Yorkshire, England, where he
had been living with his grandmother,
the little lad made his way alone TO
America.
After his grandmother died, two
months ago, his parents, who reside st
1927 Nice street, Nicetown, decided TO
bring him to this country.
With a tag tied to his coat, tellins
where he was going and how the little
fellow was started on his voyage. All
the way over the boy, who Is bright
and intelligent, was the pet of the cabin
passengers, who showered him with
attention.
From the first day out he had won
the heart of every one on board, In
Guiding bluff old Capt. Hill. A Teddy
bear which one of the passengers gave
him to play with won for him the
sobriquet of Little Teddy" by which
name he was known during the
passage.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12
VICTIM OF SPOKANE AUTO
ACCIDENT WIDELY KNOWN
o. D. Collins, Formerly Superintend-
ent of Bear Valley Water Company
and Other Notable Indus.
trial Enterprises
Special to The Herald.

special TO Inc Herald
SAN BERNARDINO, Sept. 1.-THE
news of the killing of o. d. Collins at
Spokane, Wash, was received with sor-
row by his many friends here. Later
news is to the effect that he was killed
by the steering gear of an auto going
wrong, precipitating him and the ma
chine over a bridge forty-five feet
high. His partner A. G. Jamison,
jumped in time to save his life. The
remains will be shipped to this city
for interment.
Collins was for a time superintend-
ent for the Bear Valley Water COM
pany here, and later was superintend-'
ent for the San Bernardino Valley
Traction company. When the Redlands
Central road was built he became su-
perintendent of that line. Failing
health a year ago took him north.
where he was in charge of large frri-
cation project.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12
Ready with the Answer

Miss. Baxter. feeling the effects OF tor
rid afternoon in June, was attempting to
arouse the interest OF her languid class by
giving, she supposed. an interesting talk
on the obelisk After speaking for half an
hour she found that her efforts were wasted
Feeling utterly provoked, she cried: Every
word that have said you have let in at
one ear and out of the other. You"-point-
ing to a girl whom she noticed had been
particularly inattentive throughout the en-
tire lesson-"tell me what is obelisk"
The pupil, grasping the teachers last
words rose and promptly answered:
AN obelisk is something that goes In
one and out the other."-Success Maya
zine.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12
is STRICKEN BLIND AS
HE GOES IN SWIMMING

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 11.-Divins
into the water of a swimming hole
near Upland, William Kennedy, who
lives at Twenty-second and Chestnut
streets, was stricken blind yesterday.
Everything about him became black.
Terrified, he called for help. and then
struck out, despite the fact that he
could not see. After time he reached
the shore; where later he was found
and taken to the Grocer hospital. The
doctors said last night that the blind
ness was only temporary and that he
may recover his sight as suddenly as
he lost it.
Hospital physicians say the sudden
shock of the cold water upon his
nerves in the oyerheated condition OF
his body caused paralysis Of the optic
nerve.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12
GRABS BUTCHER KNIFE AND
ATTEMPTS TO KILL HERSELF
special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Sept. 11.-During sud
den fit of arrangement this morning
Mrs. Carrie B. Brockman of 453 Lincoln
avenue seized a butcher knife and at
tempted to commit suicide.
The knife was wrested from her after
she had made slight cut in her throat.
The police, who were called, conveyed
her to the county hospital, where she
was placed in the insane ward.
On several previous occasions, it is
said, she has threatened the lives OF
relatives.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12
ORANGE DISTRIBUTORS MEET
AND ELECT THEIR OFFICERS
special to. The Herald.

REDLANDS, Sept. 1.-THE annual
meeting of the Mutual Orange Dis
tributors of San Bernardino county
resulted in the selection of officers as
follows for the coming year: President.
William Buxton, Rialto; vice presi-
dent, John Yarnell of Highland; Sec
rotary, A. B. Cowgirl OF Redlands;
general manager. A. Gregory of Red
lands. These, with w. A. Nichols of
Redlands, j. Hartzell of East High
lands, A. A. Cox of San Bernardino,
M. C. Butterfield of Cotton, Ernest
Merryfield of Highgrove and Henry
Fuller and j. d1. Hollett of Redlands
Junction constitute the directorate.
During the past year 1900 cars of fruit
have been shipped by this organiza-
ton and the coming year 1t expects to
handle 1000 cars. The organization
confines itself strictly to San Bernar-
dino county fruit.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12
PULLS GOLD TEETH
MAN DIDN'T PAY FOR

LINCOLN, Neb.. Sept. 11-Dr. Earl
Truell. in the county Jail here, forcibly
took three gold teeth out of the mouth
of Edward j. Reed, prisoner, because
Reed had given a bogus check in pay
ment of the bill for the teeth. Reed
had been arrested on complaint of DR..
Truell for passing the worthless check
and was lodged in Jail.
The dentist went to the jail and
asked permission to extract the gold
teeth from Reeds mouth. The prisoner
made uncomplimentary remarks about
the police whereupon Police Captain
Mcguire Knocked him down and told
Dr. Truell he might extract the teeth.
While Reed lay on the floor of his cell
the dentist pulled the teeth.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12
Accused of Robbing the Dead

| 6FeclaI 10 Inc IdefaIu
SAN BERNARDINO, Sept 11.-Ben
Kirstner is under arrest for robbing
the dead. 1t is charged that he en-
tered the tent of George w. Yates at
the county hospital after death had
come to him and robbed it of Yates
personal belongings. The property has
been identified by a brother of Yates
and Kirstner probably will go to the
penitentiary.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12
ACCUSES DWARF HUSBAND OF
ATTEMPTING TO CHOKE HER


LONG BEACH, Sept. 11.-Bryant
Gardner, a dwarf cigar merchant, has
been sued for divorce by his wife, a
good sized woman, who accuses him in
her petition of having attempted to
choke her and threatening her life. She
further alleges that her husband called
her a damn fool' in the presence of
her boarders, and declares that when
she requested him to cease cursing he
continued more loudly than before.
Mrs. Gardner asks for alimony, the
custody of their little daughter and
money for the child's support.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12
FORMER IOWANS TO HOLD
PICNIC AT URBlTA SPRINGS


Special to The Herald
SAN BERNARDINO, Sept. 11-For-
mer Iowans residing in this county
will hold their first annual picnic at
Urbita Springs Friday, September Is.
A program of sports and other features
have been planned for the day, and an
address will be made by former dis
tinguished Hawkeyes.
The affair will include the Riverside
county people. Special cars and re-
duced rates have been secured to ham
die the crowds from Redlands, High
land and Cotton.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12
BREAKS HIS ARM BY FALL
FROM STEP OF STREET CAR

Special to The Herald.
PORT LOS ANGELES, Sept. IL
Harry Sheldon of Los Angeles broke
his arm about IL o'clock last night.
He was standing on the step of a
street car at the mouth of the canyon
when he lost his balance and fell down
thirty-foot embankment on to the
beach. He sustained several scalp
wounds in addition to the injury above
mentioned.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12
SANTA ANA
Office 315 N. Sycamore.
Home Phone S15.
CHARGED WITH VIOLATION
OF PROHIBITION ORDINANCE

Special to The Herald.
SANTA ANA, Sept. 1.-THE case
Of Mrs. Fred FRANKIE. charged with
violating the prohibition ordinance.
will be heard Monday and she will
be represented by Attorney Nesbitt of
Los Angeles.
The suit of the Pacific Telephone
and Telegraph company against the
city of Santa Ana to recover about
$500, alleged to have been paid in
property taxes by reason of over
assessment of the companys property
within the city limits, was dismissed
today on motion of plaintiff.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12
WINE GRAPE GROWERS MUCH
WORRIED OVER LOW PRICES

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, Sept. H.
Wine grape owners of this county are
facing low prices in common with 9TH
er sections of the state. An effort Is
being made by the Growers associa-
ton of the county, however, to secure
better prices than the Sc per ton Of
fered by the wine trust, and the out
look is now for strengthening of the
prices. There will be a heavy loss I'M
less a better price can be obtained, as
the crop in this county is a heavy one.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12
REPORT GREAT SPORT WITH
YELLOWTAIL AND BARRACUDA
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
VENICE, Sept. 1.-Doc Taylor, his
brother, M. H. Taylor, freight agent for
the Santa Fe system at Cleveland, o.,
and Mrs. Taylor made a good haul of
yellowtail and barracuda off the shore
this morning.
The party spent three hours in the
launch Raymo among the school of
fishes, with the result that they landed
close to 400 pounds of fish.
Other parties report that the yellow
tail and barracuda are running freely,
and large number of anglers are en-
joying the best sport that has been
had this season.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12
Leaves Fire Unprotected
Special to The Herald.

REDLANDS, Sept 11.-Glen c.
Shepard pleaded guilty before Justice
Clifford to leaving fire in the forest
reserve without properly extinguishing
the blame for the fire and exonerated
his partner c. II. Jones, who was dis
charged. This is the first case of the
sort in this section this year.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12
REGISTRATION REPORTED AS
BEING DECIDEDLY SLUGGISH
speoial to The Herald.

LONG BEACH, Sept 11.-Registra-
ton is reported by j. M. Nelson, deputy
registration clerk, to have been very
slow here, and unless there is de-
cided gain shortly there will not be
more than one-half as many registered
by September 20 for the fall election as
there were Two years ago. The four
registration clerks in this city are Nell
son, B. F. Bond, w. D. Cason and e. f.
Davis.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12
LONG BEACH BREVlTIES
Snecial to The Herald.

SptCIhI 10 ne IitTFIIus
LONG BEACH Sept 11.-At the spe-
cial farewell" concert given in the
auditorium last night by the Donatelli
band $500 was Melted for the bandmen's
fund. The lot went to Neil McLen-
man, dry goods merchant, who at once
turned it back to the band to be dis
posed of again. How long the band
will remain here is uncertain.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12

It is not possible for woman to de-
fine one mans fascination to another
man.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12

The county supervisors were here this
afternoon, and, in company with At
torney Spicer and other local men, went
over the territory proposed tc be in
corporated in the new city OF Belmont
Heights. The hearing on the incorpora-
ton petition has been fixed by the su-
pervisors for Monday next.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12

Arrested on warrant charging him
with the sale of property which was
mortgaged, Frank Allen, painter, was
brought from Santa Ana to this city
last night by Deputy Constable Cason.
A half dozen other people stand ready,
according to the officers, to bring SINH
lar, or more serious, charges against
the man.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12
PASADENA

j. H. Broadway. ACT.
Home Phone 1855. Sunset 274o.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12

The public works board has rejected
all bids submitted on the work of i'm
proving Atlantic avenue, and will open
new bids next Tuesday.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12

At the Craig Shipbuilding works the
hull of the new steel dredger ordered
by the Western Marine Dredging COM
pany is being set up.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12
News From NeighbOrirlg Cities

crease over last ye,.rs enrolment. In
the high school there has been a regis
tration of 440. as against 1856 last year.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12
Bristol Pier Cafe

Visitors to this famous cafe are de-
lighted with the superb appointments,
the faultless menu. prompt service and
excellent music.
HOLSTER Avenue. Ocean Parlr
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12

Charles Louis Neibel, 6S years old,
[ ed at 1890 last night at his home, 1712
ueller street, after long illness. He
is survived by HI, widow and four chill
dren, Mrs. F. r. McReynolds, Eta v.
Neibel, Caryl Neibel and E. f. Bar
rows.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12
New York Kitchen

REOPENS
popular dining room for ladies and gem
tlemen High class goods at moderate rates,
under same management Thoroughly re-
modelled, private dining rooms and all mod
ern conveniences.
462 8. Main St. Open Day ana NIgns'
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-12

The total registration in the grammar
schools of this city up to date is 2746.
superintendent Graham believes that
next Monday will show decided in