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Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-20
CHARLES q. JUDD MISSING
FROM HOME; FAMILY ANXIOUS

Charles B. Judd of 237 South Bunker
Hill avenue is missing from home, and
the members of his family fear for his
safety.
The missing man is 81 years of age
and has been in Ill health for long
time. Lately he has expressed the
fear that he was losing his mind, and
he has been closely watched.
Saturday afternoon, during the tenn
porary absence of his wife, he left
the house and no trace of him has been
found
Mr.. Judd is feet inches in height,
weighs 125 pounds, has brown hair and
blue eyes, and is smooth shaven. He
had on a pepper and salt suit, a soft
shirt, without collar or tie, and a
straw hat.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-20
.HIGHWAYMEN FOILED
BY DRIVERS PLUCK
LASHES HIS HORSES AND ES-
CAPES SAFELY
WouId-Be Robbers Spring from Brush
Near Blmini Baths and Fire
Three Shots, but
vainly

An attempt at daring holdup Sat-
urday night failed owing to the nerve
and quickness displayed by ]. Olson,
1913 West Tenth street.
Olson, with his wife and little girl,
was driving home from Hollywood,
where they had been visiting friends.
He had been over the road many times
before and thought nothing OF the Iona
drive at night, although at times he
carried considerable sums of money
with him.
While driving down Vermont street
near the Bimini baths two men sud-
denly stepped out from the thick brush.
Both men wore handkerchiefs tied over
the lower part of their faces. Olson
suspected trouble at once and started
to whip up his horse. One of the men
sprang to the horses head While the
other ordered Olson to throw up his
hands. Instead of complying he struck
at the man nearest him with his whip
and dashed the horse into gallop.
AS they tore down the street toward
Birlini baths three shots were fired
after them, but none took effect.
The attempted holdup was immedi-
ateIv reported to central police station
but no clew to the men has been found
-
" n Won want to go east q. Haydock
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-20
NEW HAMPSHIRE SOCIETY TO
ASSEMBLE IN BURBANK HALL

The Los Angeles New Hampshire So
ciety will meet in Burbank hall, 542
South Main street, tomorrow evening.
IAN Internal Machine" a dialogue, will
be given by the Daily Opportunity
club. Refreshments will be served.
All former residents OF the Old Granite
state are invited to attend.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-20
YelIowstone NationaI Park

Personally conducted party to start
August IL, return August 20. Six days
in The park, one day in salt Lake City.
Exceptional opportunity to visit The
Wonderland of America" with expert
enced conductor. For full particulars
call or address DIR. J. A. Cronkbite. 6l0
Mason Building. Los Angeles
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-20

y m Won want to go east. G. Haydock.
Agent Illinois Central r. r.. ia W. sth.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-20

Bill: II was up and spent an hour with
my old friend. today"
Jill: What was 1t, a gas meter hour or
a kilowatt hour ?"-Yonkers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-20
Not Recorded

Bill: "Did they record chat politicians
speech?"
gauge. l believe --Yonkers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-26
LOoUACI0US CONTRABAND
HAS SAVED SNUG FORTUNE
Wong Wing and Seventeen Other
Chinese to BE Deported Febru-
airy 16-Former Uses Tel
ephone to Tell Mistake

Wong Wing, a Chinese who has been
keeping a truck patch at Compton on
Lee Sheppard's ranch, was sitting in
the United States marshaPs Office at
the federal court building yesterday
morning, awaiting further information
as to the deportation of seventeen other
Cinnamon and himself-an event which
will occur February II.
Wing grew laxative. He declared he
was no bad Chinese. He knew fan
tan from vegetables, all right, but he
was no highbinder He could speak
English we'll and understood everything
that was asked him by the deputy mar
shals.
Wing has made $3.50 in his business
in Los Angeles and vicinity and when
he returns to China will be considered
wealthy.
One of the other eighteen who will
go back with him has accumulated
$1,000. But they are in the United
States Illegally, and so must return.
'You make heap mistake" said
Wong Wing to the deputy
How SO, Wong?" queried the official.
me no sabe."
You say eighteen go back China?"
yep"
"Yat, gee, sam, say" and Wong
counted up on his fingers, and added,
"Tlenty-eight CO."
And he proved his statement by call
ing up one of his countrymen on the
phone and getting assurance as to the
extra ten who would accompany them.
1t must have been what Wong calls
'Iong ditson," for the transmitter
needed plumber right away.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-26
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL

The leap year ball last evening at
this artistic hotel was a great success
Josef Hoffman, and wife were guests
of the hotel the past week. They were
delighted with Hollywood and took
several automobile rides over the hills
The Hofmanns have beautiful home
in South Carolina and one near Berlin.
They have just returned from a tour
of Mexico.
Mrs. L. K. Thomas has returned from
an extended trip to Kentucky, and will
spend the winter at the Hollywood.
Mrs Thomas was greatly missed.
Mrs. H. c. Kunitz and Mrs. Ina Venn
of Santa Cruz are at the hotel for an
indefinite time.
Mrs. s S. Stratton, jr.,, Mrs. 7. S. AL
len and d. Surface from Richmond,
Ind, have engaged apartments at the
Hollywood for the spring months.
Miss Mary Kumler of Dayton, Ohio,
is a new guest at the hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. A. Duff are new ar
rivals from Nebraska City for several
weeks only.
Mrs. A. A. Doolittle, daughter Helen
and son Cordin. of st. Paul are here
for the season
Mrs. Helen Merrill of Seattle arrived
Friday.
Mrs w. e. Cullen and the Misses
Cullen lunched at the hotel Wednesday.
Ralph Gage. who has been guest
at the hotel for many months, left last
Thursday, much to the regret of many
friends.
The Dominant club members are to
entertain Mime Carreno, the celebrated
pianist at dinner at the Hollywood
February %. Covers will be laid for
eighty-fve guests.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-26
BELIEVE CHOIR BOY
SOUGHT ADVENTURES
San 5ernardno Missing Youth Left
with Stranger Who Looked Like
Cowboy, Is Opinion Of
Family

No trace of Frankie Harrison, miss
ing San Bernardino choir boy, has been
found, although the police of all cities
In this section have been notified.
Nearly two weeks ago man named
Dan WEIGH arrived in San Bernardino.
Young Harrison became acquainted
with Welch and the two We're soon
fast friends. WEIGH is six-footer and
wore typical cowboy clothes. He is said
to be an adventurer and to have served
in the Philippines during the recent
war. 1t is thought that his tales of
adventure induced the boy to leave.
Several days ago Welch and young
Harrison were both missed from San
Bernardino and it is supposed tine two
went together.
A warrant has been sworn out for
Welch, charging him with kidnapping.
The lad had never expressed his de-
sire to leave home. His home life was
pleasant and his parents know of no
reason for his leaving home except a
thirst for adventure.
When last seen the boy wore a blue
serge coat and khaki overalls He is
five feet four inches in height; light
complexioned, freckled and light haired.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-26
FATHER TRIES TO
PUT UP HIS SON
FOR JAIL BONDS
Chinese, Fined 500, Makes Unique
Proposition In Court and Is Sur
prised That Judge Does
Not Accept 1t

Offering his son, Kim Foo, as pledge
for his fine of 800, Kim Hing, a Chi
neSe restaurant owner, offered a unique
proposition to Police Justice Chambers
yesterday morning.
Kim Hing was arraigned in court
charged with operating restaurant at
269 Central avenue without a license.
He was found guilty and fined 500 or
100 days. He did not have the money
with which to gay his fine.
When he appeared in court Kim Hing
was accompanied by his 11-year-
son, Kim Foo. AS soon as the Senten 9
was pronounced the father asked Judge
Chambers to keep the Chinese lad until
money for the fine could be secured.
Such a proposition was never before
heard of and it was several seconds
before the judge could realize that the
Chinese was really in earnest.
Notwithstanding his surprise, Judge
Chambers did not hesitate when he
told the man that such procedure was
not in vogue in this country and that
the fine would have to be paid in
money or the defendant would have to
go to jail
Kim Hing protested and claimed that
if allowed to see his friends he could
obtain the necessary amount. He told
the judge that the boy was a good boy
acceptable in China and such methods
should be adopted in Los Angeles, he
said.
With tears streaming down his
cheeks the little Chinese lad wobbled
out of the court room to secure the
amount of his fathers fine. Kim Hing
was taken to Jail, no doubt perplexed
as to the bail methods of the Mclean
courts.
This is the fifth time in two years
Kim Hing has been arrested for violat-
ing the license ordinance.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-26
COUNTY OWES STATE
TOTAL OF 81, 668, 344
SEMI-ANNUAL OF COUNTY AUDI
TOR JUST ISSUED
Large Decrease in Receipts Explained
by Extension of Time in Which
the First lnstallment of
Taxes May Be Paid

The completed semi-annual report 10
the board of supervisors and the settle
ment with State Comptroller A. B. Nye
up to January 1 have just been made
by County Auditor Herbert G. Dow.
The first report gives information of
Importance concerning the county
financial condition, and in the other a
contrast in the situation between this
date and last year is shown, the large
decrease in the receipts this year being
explained chiefly by the special act OF
the legislature which extended until
January q the time in which the first
installment of taxes may be paid.
Just prior to January l, last year
Los Angeles county paid into the state
treasury through the controllers office
$905, 856, while up to the same date this
year only $265,7S2 had been paid, and
up to the first of this week only about
$500, 900 was collected.
The total amount due the state tc
this time. as it's share in the first in
stallment, is $1,66S,344.
Total Taxes Collected
The auditors report shows that the
total tax collections in the county tC
January /, 1908, were 81, $685. 23. State
poll taxes amounted to $36,SS1; person
property taxes, $170,S93 license receipts
$14,673; other items of income, $121,6
The latter Include $3O,S42 IN ices palo
into the Office of the county clerk-$66,
544 by the recorder, $4915 by the
sheriff's Office and $19,357 by the foul
justice courts.
The largest single expenditure for this
six months was for educational pur-
poses, the amount reaching $724,6Sl
and the next largest amount paid out
was to the state for taxes, the latter
amounting to $476,92S. Other items OF
expenditure included purchases of new
property and repairs and improve
ments, $685., 942; court expenses, $685.
9O2; road improvements and mainten-
ance, $1S2,174; county administration
including salaries, $1S9, 100; payments
on bonded Indebtedness and interest
$120, 1881; rent for county offices, outside
the court house, $9O7S; horticulture
$6441; executive department, $14,SS4i
public charities, including county farm
and hospital $106,555; for collecting
revenue, sos, 291; health measures, $3575
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-26
SCHOOL MORTALITY NOT KNOWN IN
LOCAL INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING

Pupils in Los Angeles shoots do not suffer
from school mortality"-a phrase mean
ing those pupils who drop out of school
life to go to work before entering high
school, This is according to City superin-
tendent of Public Instruction e. c. Moore.
LOS Angeles compares favorably with
other cities in this respect said Mr.. Moore,
while speaking on the subject yesterday.
THAT is, we have many pupils in our
high schools who started in the kinder
garten say, as has any other city. There
is a tendency of course for the pupils who
begin in the lower grades to drop out be-
fore reaching the high school grades, which
begin at the ninth, but statistics are not
altogether reliable
For instance, 1 have prepared table
of statistics showing the number of pupils
in the various grades of Los Angeles schools
Now as an actual fact one teacher told me
that, although her room had just as many
pupils this month when school was
opened last fall yet not a single one of the
original pupils was there now.
They are an entirely new set of pupils
although the total membership Of the room
remains unchanged. AS for the cause Of
this, Los Angeles has a large percentage of
people living here who come but for one
season; they are tourists many Of them,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-26

large number return east. So to determine
the number of pupils who start in the kin
dergarten and go through high school we
would have to trace them back east"
This interview with superintendent Moore
was sought account of a statement made
by that eminent educational authority, DR..
Andrew S. Draper state commissioner of
education in New York state in his annual
report entitled "Our children, schools,
our industries" The statement referred
to is to the effect that he is startled to find
that lin twenty-five cities, not including
New York; not more than two-fifths, and
undoubtedly not more than one-third, of the
children who enter the elementary schools
ever finish and that not one-fourth of these
go beyond the fifth or sixth grade.
The bureau of municipal research quotes
the following statistics concerning New
York city's schools:
I'm 1906 New York city reported $4,000
in the second grade 1883 graduates from
grammar schools. 1851 from public gram
mar schools entering high school, 1471 high
school graduates, all sources"
In comparison with these eastern statis-
tics the following figures concerning the
grade attendance at Los Angeles schools,
compiled especially for The Herald by
superintendent Moore, will be of especial
interest:
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-26
BLAMES WOMAN FOR
CHARGE OF THEFT
COURT INTERESTED IN DENoUE-
MENT MADE BY PRISONER
Man Accused of Stealing and Selling
Horse Declares His Refusal to
Return to Sweetheart
Caused Arrest

That the unattractive precincts in
which his Satanic majesty makes his
home, and where wrath is supposed to
reach its highest pitch, have no fury
like that of a scorned woman, received
a further complication yesterday in
department one of the superior court,
when a man charged with the embez-
element of a good old family horse ana
a newly rubber-tired buggy pleaded
guilty, but was allowed to tell his
story before sentence was pronounced.
The man is A. M. Cassulo, whose
home is at 724 Buena Vista street. His
story was told with apparent frankness,
and he was good enough to say moth
ing that would seriously reflect upon
the woman he says placed him in his
present uncomfortable position.
That his statement impressed the
court was made evident by the fact
that Judge Smith, whose experience
has made him quick to discern the
truth, was so far impressed that he
continued the case until next week,
pending an investigation.
Cassulo was arrested shortly after
Christmas on a complaint of Ivy b.
Keltons, a professional nurse, living at
1907 East Sixteenth street, at whose
home he was staying for some months,
but which he had left following quar-
rel. He said he had sold the morse
and buggy without a written order
from the woman, but had told her OF
the transaction the day after the sale,
November 10.
ST had been staying at the house for
some time in the summer" he said,
but business became dull and found
7 could not stand the expense. l lefti
but 1t was not long before she wrote
to me asking ME to come back. When
I went to see her she said there was nc
reason why / should worry about rent
and board as l could live there as II
1t was my home.
1T was paying a large part OF the ex-
penses for housekeeping and living with
her in the belief that we were engaged
10 marry. on November 10 sold the
horse and buggy and told her of the
sale the following day. She made nc
COMPLAINT at that time, and we both
used most of the money in playing
Chinese lottery / wanted to leave after
that, but she said there was no neces-
sity for doing so as long as there was
ANYTHING left to sell. She wanted to
sell the cow, but 1 persuaded her not to
'orhe day after Christmas, about five
weeks after the horse and buggy were
sold. we had a quarrel and l left the
place. She wanted me to come back
but I refused. Then she said she would
have me arrested for stealing the horse
and buggy, and she did"
Cassulo said he had, up to few
months ago. been employed manufac-
turing tubes for a paper company, but
owing to the recent business depression
had been forced to give up his work
His case was continued until Thursday
pending investigation
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-26
PRISON CELL
FOR FORGER
COURT DOUBTS ALLEGED AGE
OF PRISONER
YOUTH SENTENCED TO SAN
QUENTIN FOR ONE YEAR
SaVaria Roppo and Mother Declare
Convicted Man Is Only II
Years Old, but He Is Sent
to Penitentlary

Savaria Rappo and his mother both
declare that he is only II years old.
The police, however, say he is IL, anu
Judge Smith was inclined to believe
the statement of the latter when he
gazed at the man standing before him
yesterday, charged with forgery.
Savaria is an Italian. nearly six feet
tall and looks like man % years old.
The mother of the prisoner wrote
from Colorado that he was II years
old. but at the time of his arrest,
when, it is stated, he was more likely
to tell the truth, he told the police he
was 10. Under the 1S-year-age limit
he would have been sent to the less
dreaded precincts of the lone industrial
school, but instead he was sentenced
to San Quentin for one year.
Rappo, in August, endeavored to pass
a forged check on a Main street cloth
ing store, the paper purporting to be
signed by Lee Rodman. Another
forged check was found on his person
ready for passing.
Leon Crabb and F. e. Campbell,
who in November entered the house OF
Mong Wong, Chinese, and at the
point of a revolver robbed him of $15o,
were each yesterday sentenced to San
Quentin for five years.
Hold for investigation
Cortez Boren, charged with burg
larry made a statement in the superior
court yesterday in which he said he
had been drinking shortly before he
entered a house and distracted $lo
from the pockets of a sleeping man.
He went to the house, he said, to pay
a friendly visit and the thought OF
robbery did not enter his head until
the opportunity presented itself.
IT think if l was released on pro-
bation," he said, 'I could find work, "
and he also expressed an intention to
give up drinking. Pending an investi-
cation concerning the mans ability to
get work, the case was continued one
week.
C. Waid, a 17-year-old youth who
was charged with the theft of large
number of canvas sacks on November
5, which he later sold, was yesterday
placed on probation for four years.
Charles McCaw pleaded guilty to
robbery and was given a sentence of
three years in San Quentin. McCaw
admitted having stolen 5000 from Will
lam Ayton, a fellow employe. He at
one time belonged to the British army
and served during the Boer war,
Frank King, believed to be a MEM
Der of a Los Angeles family, refused
to divulge his right name and that his
identity might not be made known de-
clined the proffered services of an at
torney whom the court offered to ap-
point. He is charged with having COM
mitted three burglaries on New Years
day, but declares he is innocent AMI
is determined to fight his own case.
His refusal to give an account of him
self, he said. was to protect his people.
March 16 was set as the day of his
trial
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-26
PALM GARDEN DANCING
ACADEMY TO BE OPENED

The Palm Garden Dancing academy
will be opened February l at p. m
The building is now being remodeled
Souvenirs win be given to women at
tending the opening.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-26
ALLEGED GAMBLER TO BE
TRIED ON THREE CHARGES
One Companion, Arrested in Santa Re
Avenue Raid, VIII Get Jury
TriaI-Two Others Are
Discharged

Charged with carrying concealed
weapons, gambling and violating the
liquor ordinance, w. T. Simpson, ar
rested Friday night when the police
raided an alleged gambling house at
1905 Santa Fe avenue, was arraigned
in Police Justice Chambers court yes
terday morning. He pleaded not guilty
and his three examinations were set
for January "a. March 10 and March
IL. He could not furnish the $400 bail
demanded, and went to jail.
John Bird, arrested in the same raid
will have a jury trial January 81.
Nathan Price and M. Erwin, also
arrested with Simpson, were dis
charged.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-26
VENICE AUDITORIUM TO
PRESENT VAUDEVILLE BILL

The Venice auditorium enters the
amusement field this week with a
vaudeville bill headed by Captain Les
lie r. Peacock and his company, in
Guiding Miss Gertrude Keller, in four
playlets, Against the GRAIN" THE
other Fellow Married by Telephone
and 1.-THE Syndicate" The program
will include also Miss Dawn Phillips.
soubrette, in songs and dances.
All OF the sketches were written by
Captain Peacock. and he himself viii
play the leading roles. In the COM
pany, in addition to Miss Keller, are
Irma Badger, Joseph Ballman, Grace
Van Buren, and Ethel Hall Miss Keller
is we'll known locally. having played
leading wonnan's roles in both the Bur-
bank and Belasco theaters. Captain
Peacock formerly was a member OF Sir
Henry Irving's London company.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-26

Suspicious Politician believe that EEL
low who is fighting us has something
hidden up his sleeve
Facetious Friend--I happen to know ne
has.
s. P.-What is 1t?
#. b, Ills rm.-Baltimore American,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-26

CENTAG
7@ 81 10 10
These hguesh aveva i
the
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snrs lag
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-26
zENDA CLUB LEASES HALL
AND WILL CONTINUE DANCES

The Zenda club announces it has
leased the hall formerly occupied by it
at 5371a South Main street, opposite
the Burbank theater, and that 1t will
be known hereafter as Zenda hall, to
be used exclusively for dances under
the direction of the club every Wednes-
day and Saturday evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-26

'Do you really Ike me, Charley2'
ssure. Don't / come to see you regu-
larly2'
''But men often call on a girl for whom
they care little or nothing"
mot with Christmas looming up
Houston Post,
Daily Arizona silver belt. (Globe, Gila County, Ariz.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-28
Academy Building at Thatcher-s.

Academy Building at Thatcher-S. j.
Sims, senior member of the contracting
firm of Sims & Son, will leave this morn.
ing for Pima, where he will consult
with prominent officers of st. Joseph
stake of Later Day Saints regarding
plans for a $4,000 academy building
which is soon TO be erected by the Nor
mon church at Thatcher. A beautiful
site, embracing a complete block, adj
joining the fine Mormon church build
ing in the town of Thatcher has been
secured and it is thought that the build
ing, which will be one of the finest in
the ella valley VIII be rushed to com
pletion this year. The matter has been
deferred until the arrival in the terri
tory of the apostles from Salt Lake.
Funds for the erection of the building
will be raised among the members of
the church in st. Joseph stake, which
embraces territory as far south as
Bisbee and Douglas.
Daily Arizona silver belt. (Globe, Gila County, Ariz.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-28
EXPOSURE

To cold draughts of air, to keen anC
cutting winds, sudden changes of the
temperature, scanty clothing, undue ex
posture of the throat and neck after
public speaking and singing, bring OF
coughs and colds.
Billiards. Horehound Syrup is the
best cure Mrs. A. Barr, Houston, Tex.
writes: cone bottle of Ballard s Hore
hound Syrup cured me of very bad
cough. 1t is very pleasant to take.
Sold by Palace Pharmacy.
Daily Arizona silver belt. (Globe, Gila County, Ariz.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-28

Exciting Runaway team attached
to coal wagon and belonging TO the
Barclay-Higdon company, took fright al
some object near the First National
bank corner yesterday afternoon, and
dashed rapidly down the thoroughfare
In front of the Owl barber shop the
wagon collided with a telegraph pole
releasing the team. The horses ran on
to the stables, where they were cap.
tured. Fortunately no person was in.
iured and but little damage was done