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Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
BALLOONIST CALMLY
AWAITS FOR DEATH
Man Who Has Had Many Narrow Es=
capes and Taken Desperate
Chances Seriously Injured
In Accident
to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SANTA MONICA, April 27.-After
two years of the most reckless playing
with death, not caring from day to day
whether he was killed or not, w. l..
Morton, the Venice balloonist, now lies
dying in the Santa Monica Bay hos
pital.
Morton has been making almost
daily ascensions for a long time past at
Venice, dropping to earth in a para
chute and taking all kinds of chances
at falling on heavily charged live
wires or blowing out to sea. He didn't
care, and said so. Yesterday his para
chute threw him against a pole near
the old alligator place. He lost his
hold, or Intentionally let go to save
himself from being electrocuted. When
he was gathered up to await the ar
rival of an ambulance it was thought
he would get off with only broken
leg. But at the hospital 1t was found
not only that one fracture was COM
pound, but that an arm was broken.
too, and that the shock and internal
injury made his condition extremely
grave What further battles the sur
geons Is that it is a matter of utter
indifference to Morton whether he dies
or lives.
ago with the Floto show. His wife
was a performer. She made him so
unhappy, he says, that he decided to
stay and let her go on with the show.
Afterward he followed her to San
Francisco and induced her to come
back with him. Hankering for the
road, she soon left him again, and ever
since he has been mourning her as one
worse than dead.
Morton and his wife began ballooning
in Dayton, o., over twenty years ago.
He has been round the world twice and
made thousands of ascensions in South
America. Once, in Argentina, when his
wife was Indifferent to him, he dropped
200 feet from his parachute, but just
when he thought his troubles over for
ever he found himself buried deep In
a big hay NOV. AS soon as mended
he went to ballooning again.
A few days ago, when, after dark,
he thought he was about to bury him
self safely in the Pacific, he came down
on the roof of a restaurant away out
on the Windward avenue pier. At an
other time he fell among overhead
wires, but they were not highly enough
charged to kill him. This time Morton
Is hopeful that his effort to meet death
more than half way has been crowned
with success.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
INDIANS HOLD FIRST
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
STANFORD'S HEAD IS CHOSEN
PRESIDING OFFICER
Delegates from All Tribes of Country
Meet at Riverside ana Discuss
Subjects Of Great import
ance TO People
Special to Tho Herald.

Special to The Herald.
RIVERSIDE, April 27.-Notable In
deed is the first annual Indian confer
ence which held the first of its three
days sessions here today.
From all parts of the west and from
the far east delegates have assembled,
and mingling with these are represen-
tatives of several of the California In
dian tribes, some in the conventional
garb of civilization, others in tribal
costumes.
OF a type differing from either of
these are the smart appearing young
men from Sherman institute, the gov
ernment indian school, located here.
President Jordan of Stanford univer-
sity is presiding. Albert K. Smiley of
Redlands and Mohonk was the first
speaker OF the afternoon session. He
called attention to the fact that the
government is providing for the Indian
as 1t never had before. Formerly $40,-
900 was all appropriated for him, now
the appropriation is $3,0O0,000 annually
Dir. Jordan Selected
IT don't know much about Indians.
but suppose I was selected because
/ am myself chief of a large tribe of
savages," declared DR.. Jordan In taxi
ing the chair. Rev. Len Schillinger,
missionary among the Mendocino
county Indians, said the Indians in
that district we're crowded on minia-
ture reservations and that they want
for the necessities of life.
Captain William Williams of Ukiah,
Captain Tony Metock of Mendociro,
Captain Julian Lopez of Coachella,
Captain Tack of Mendocino and James
Royce, who has charge Of the desert
district, spoke. The Coachella tribe
was the only one reported to be fairly
prosperous. Speakers this evening
were Professors Putnam and Kroeber
of the state university, and Charles F.
Lummis. They agreed the solution of
the Indian problem was to be found in
the continuance of tribal relations in
the reservation schools, in providing
the Indians with land for homes, the
title of which would not be allowed to
pass from his family and the revival
of the old Indian made arts and crafts
AS Mr.. Lummis expressed 1t, "The
plan of the government now is not to
convert the Indians into white men,
but to make the best Indians possible
of the Indians"
Tomorrow morning the Indians in
attendance on the conference will de-
liver addresses. In the afternoon all
the delegates will pass several hours
inspecting Sherman institute. =
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
SEND LETTERS OF THANKS
TO SANTA MONICA MAYOR
"Fiahting Bob" and Admiral Thomas
Thank Citizens of Beach Towns
for Welcome Accorded
Fleet

Special to The Herald.
SANTA MONICA, April 27.-Mayor
Dudley has received two letters, one
from Fighting Bob himself and the
other from Rear Admiral Thomas,
which he will always prize highly.
The first, from Admiral Evans, grace
fully acknowledges the receipt of the
gavel which originally belonged to Ad-
miral Lord Nelson. Following are the
letters:
"Office of the Commander-in-ch chief,
Atlantic Fleet, U. S. S. Connecticut,
Flagship. Sir: have received with
much pleasure a gift from the city of
Santa Monica of gavel which origin
ally belonged to Lord Nelson, and the
beautiful illuminated certificate that
goes with it.
please accept my warmest thanks
for this memepto of one peculiarly re-
vered by all naval officers. Lord Nell
son was one who by his military con-
duct and great achievements must al
ways be a perfect example for other
officers of the navy, and who rendered
to his country such services as that
country has a right to expect, and a
gift especially commemorative of him
as this one is certainly one that |
most highly appreciate.
"Thanking you most sincerely not only
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
MOVING PICTURE MEASURE
GOES OVER ONE WEEK
Granting of Permits for Shows VIII
Rest with Board of Public
Works, as Charter
Specifies

Because of the illness of Building
Commissioner j. j. Backus the council
yesterday laid over for a week pro-
posed changes in the new moving pic
ture machine ordinance, reported on by
a special committee consisting of
Ccuncilmen Pease, Healy and Lyon.
City Attorney Leslie r. Hewitt told
the council:
I'm accordance with your instruc-
tions I, together with the chief inspec-
tor of buildings, the city electrician
and the chief of the fire department.
have examined the proposed draft OF
an ordinance regulating moving pic
ture exhibitions filed by a committee
of your honorable body April 6, 1908.
and in accordance with the said in
struction + have redrafted the same.
"Some changes have been made in
the subject matter at the suggestion
of the other city officials to whom the
matter was referred, and one change
has been made at my suggestion.
1.-THE proposed draft of the ordinance
submitted by your committee placed
the granting of the permit for holding
moving picture exhibitions and enter
tainments with the board of fire COM
missioners. have changed this SO as
to provide for the granting of the per-
NIT by che board of public works.
have done this for the reason that sec
ton LAT of the city charter provides
that the board of public works shall
have charge of the enforcement Of all
ordinances relating to the heating.
lighting and ventilating of building
and structures in the city, and the
electrical and mechanical appliances
therein. In order to make the
ordinance conform to the provisions of
the city charter it is necessary that
the board of public works have the
granting of permits for the exhibitions
and entertainments provided by this
ordinance"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
POMONA
Office 15e w. Second 81
Home Phone 43B.
THIEVES STEAL VALUABLES
FROM POMONA HOMES
Large Quantity Of siIverware Taken
from Residences by Robbers.
Diamond-Set Watch
Stolen
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
POMONA, Cal, April 27.-Two po-
mona homes have been entered by
thieves the past two days, and guam
tity of silverware stolen. The home
of Mrs. Mary Denny at Second street
and San Antonio avenue was entered
Saturday while Mrs. Denny was alb
sent. The beds were pulled to pieces.
The thief secured dfamond-set watch
with gold chain and quantity of sill
verware. The plunder was carried
away in dress suit case, also stolen.
The robber entered the house through
a rear window and left by the front
door,
Ihe other residence entered was that
of Mrs. Sylvia Powers, 541 West Center
street. Here the robber secured twelve
dollars I'm silver, some silverware, an
overcoat, three razors and many val
liable trinkets.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
LONG BEACH
Onice es Locust ave.
Phone Home s8O.
RECEPTION IS HELD IN
BEACH AUDITORIUM
LONG BEACH PATRIOTIC So
ClETlES CELEBRATE
Meet In Honor of Three of Their Mem-
bers Who Received Notice at
District Conventions
Recently Held

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, April 27.-There was
a large attendance tonight at the pub
lie reception held in the municipal au-
ditorium in honor of the three members
of Long Beach patriotic societies re-
Gently honored at the conventions held.
These members, for whom the recep-
tion was given, are Col. Samuel Mer-
rill, who was elected department COM
mander of the G.. A. r. for the depart
ment of California and Nevada; Harry
w. Culver, the new department COM
mander for the Sons of Veterans of
California and Oregon, and Mrs. T. L.
Dunn, who was elected at Santa Ana
as chairman of the department dele
CATION to the national convention at
Toledo.
The Long Beach societies felt par
ticularly honored in these elections and
tonight's reception was an enthusiastic
affair. Among those present were rep
resentatives from posts of the G.. A. r.
and Sons of Veterans encampments in
other cities.
The program opened with the singing
of America" after which Mayor
Windham gave an address on behalf
OF the city. p. E. Hatch spoke on be-
half of the chamber of commerce, of
which he is the president. Comrade
j. r. Miller, representing the G.. A. r.,
FRANK ParlSn, for the sons or Vet
erans and member of the Relief
corps then spoke. each referring par
ticularly to the honored representative
of their respective organizations.
Remarks were made by representa-
tives from posts at Ostanton, Santa
Ana, Pasadena and Riverside, after
which responses were made by each of
the three in whose honor the evenings
affair was planned. The program
closed with music by the Y. NJ C. A.
quartet, after which there was a gen.
eral handshaking and social good
time''
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28

for the gift itself but for the friendly
thought that prompted it I am very
sincerely yours,
''R. d. EVANS,
"Rear Admiral, u. s. N.
His Honor the Mayor of Santa
Monica"
"Office of the Commander-in-chief
Atlantic Fleet, u. S. S. Connecticut,
Flagship, San Pedro, April rs. Sir
Please accept from me in the name
of the officers and men of the
United States Atlantic fleet and convey
to the citizens of your city our sin
cerest thanks for your warm welcome
and generous hospitality to both Of
ficers and men of the fleet. Very truly
yours,
CHARLES M. THOMAS,
"Rear Admiral, u. S. N.
"(Senior officer presenD.
His Honor the Mayor of Santa
Monica"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
San BernardinO County
Westminster Hotel.
Home Phone 169.
NEW SUNSET RAILROAD
ELECTS BOARD OF OFFICERS
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
BAKERSFIELD, April 27.-The Sun
set railroad, which Is to begin the con-
struction of 13-mile extension in the
Midway oil fields, today held stock
holders meeting. at which officers and
directors were elected as follows: C.
N. Beal, president; Il. K. Calvin, first
vice president; A. q. Wells. second
vice president; c. B. Seger, secretary;
James Goodwin, assistant secretary;
directors, C. N. Beal, e. e. Calvin, A.
G. Wells, j. w. Walker and F. N.
Worthington.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
TWO HUNDRED ACCEPT
INVITATION OF BANKERS
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
PASADENA, April 27.-Over 200 ac-
oeptances have already been sent IN
for the annual bankers convention to
be held here May IA, 10 and 16.
For souvenirs of the convention, the
associated bankers of Pasadena have
prepared mock bonds, which are fac
Smiles of the real thing except for the
wording Each coupon of the bond
will entitIe it's bearer to the ticket for
one of the special side trips planned
for the convention. The whole is en-
closed in a neat pigskin case, which Is
itself a neat souvenir.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
NORTH PASADENA MAN
IS INJURED BY CAR
special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, April 27.-Arthur Aid
rich of 124 North Pasadena avenue was
injured this morning and a big freight
wagon he was driving was totally de-
molished when 1t was struck by Pa
cific Electric car, northbound, at
Oneonta park.
-Four mules which he was driving
were easily caught. He was removed
to the Pasadena hospital, where ne
was found to have slight concussion
Of the brain. He had underestimated
the speed of the car, and 1t struck the
rear end of his wagon.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
TWILIGHT CLUB MEMBERS
TO VISIT LONG BEACH
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA. April 27.-Members OF
the Twilight club will go to Long
Beach tomorrow night with their ladies
on two special cars at $50 o'clock. An
elaborate dinner is to be served at Ho-
tel Virginia. The program will include
flute solos by DR.. e. 10. Hoag, piano
numbers by Miss Alice Coleman, violin
solos by Reginald Bland, duets by DR..
Hoag and Mr.. Bland, and songs by
Tom Karl and Miss Lucille Saunders.
and a reading by Miss Margaret Stew
art, teacher of expression at Throop
institute.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
Charges Assault
Special 10 the Herald

SAN BERNARDINO, April 27.--Jc-
seph and John Chambers have been
brought in from the desert charged
with an assault on q miner named
Beck, who came to the city last week
in an injured condition. claiming that
he had been murderously assaulted by
the two men. whom he charged with
being claim jumpers. They in turn
charge Beck with being a trouble
maker in the district and that If he
was injured it is his own fault.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
HOTEL VIRGINIA MAY BE
HEADQUARTERS FOR CLUB
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, April 27.-The MEM
bers of the Los Cerritos club, who pro-
posed at first, blush to have headquar-
ters In the sixth story of the First
National bank building, may decide to
take up proposition made by Man.
ager d. M. Linnard and establish
themselves in the Hotel Virginia. The
big room now occupied by the billiard
room or a room opposite and fronting
on the ocean is available.
A definite proposition will be made
to the club in the near future.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
YOUNG WoMAN'S LEAGUE
TO HAVE NEW QUARTERS
srscial to The Herald.

PASADENA, April 27.-The Young
Woman s league will move May 1 from
it's quarters at Broadway avenue and
Colorado street to As South Marengo
avenue. A large dormitory will be a
feature of the new home of the league,
and board as well as room Is to be pro-
vided for self-suprorting girls.
Hereafter the Emergency league and
the Young Woman's league will CO.
operate in their work. Mrs. Elizabeth
b. Harbert, nominated at the last
meeting. will take office as president
of the league May 12.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
Dies from Injuries
Special to The Herald.

SAN BERNARDINo, April CIV.
P. Campbell. the teamster who was
assaulted last week by patient
named Corlson at the Southern Cali
fornia State hospital at Patton, Is
dead. His death resulted from the
Injuries he received at the hands of
Corlson, who attacked him with a
wagon stake.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28

The Eastern Star and Masons of Po-
mona to the number of about seventy
five spent the day picnicking at San
Gabriel. The local chapter of the
Eastern Star has a furnished room at
the Masonic home there and each year
goes there for a days outing.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
LITTLE NEWS NOTES
FROM CROWN CITY
s. ecIal to Tho Herald.

81 ecial 10 Tho Herald
PASADENA, April 27--Advices were
received by the Humane society today
that its animal ambulance, for which
subscriptions were started by the So
ciety over a year ago, was shipped
April 20 from Philadelphia by its maxi
ers, the Rech- -Marbaker company. The
ambulance will be used to transport
sick, injured or dead horses or other
large animals. Its initial cost, un-
painted, Is 5000.
-Four Chinese, arrested in Saturday
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
POSTGRADUATE COURSE
FOR MEDICAL SOCIETY
special to The Herald.

LONG BEACH, April 27.--With the
meeting of the Medical society tomor-
row night there will be inaugurated a
postgraduate course of study which
will be continued throughout the re-
mainder of the year. There will be
three or four addresses each year, in
stead of but one, as heretofore.
The general subject of tomorrow
nights meeting, which win be held in
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28

Mrs. Susanna Brendamour, who came
to this city three weeks ago from Los
Angeles for her health, is dead at her
temporary residence, 460 Temple ave-
nue.. Cerebral hemorrhage was the
cause. Funeral services will be held at
10 o'clock tomorrow morning from the
Brown chapel and the body will be
cremated in Los Angeles. The ashes
will be taken to Cincinnati, o.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28

Mrs. Katherine Mosher. wife of Evan
Mosher, one of the most prominent
Masons in this city. died yesterday at
the family home, 1109 Magnolia ave-
nue.. Funeral services will be held
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock from
the residence.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
PASTOR WILL LEAVE FOR
CONFERENCE AND VISIT
special to The Herald.

Special 10 The HeraId.
LONG BEACH, April 27.--Among
those going from Southern California
to attend the general conference of the
Methodist Episcopal church in Balti-
more will be the Rev. Will A. Belts.
wife.
After the conference is adjourned.
Rev. Mr.. Belts will go to Brockville9
Canada, where he will visit with his
parents. He will return to Long Beach
about June 10 via the Canadian Pacific.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
VISITOR DIES AT
SONS BEACH HOME

Special to Tho Herald.
LONG BEACH, April 27.-The fu-
neral of A.. Mojonier, the father of A.
L. Mojonier, a prominent photographer
of Los Angeles, was held this after
noon from the Brown chapel, on
American avenue. Burial was in Sun
nyside cemetery.
Mr. Mojonier was 81 years old, a
well-to-do retired merchant, and re-
sided at S46 American avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
POMONA NEWS NOTES

Special to The Herald.
POMONA, April 27.-The trustees of
the First Baptist church have ordered
plans drawn for the erection of a new
church which will cost about $4,000.
The site has not been fully decided
upon.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
LONG BEACH NOTES
Special to The Herald.

LONG BEACH, April 27.-At the
first examination under the new civil
service rules for positions in the police
and fire departments four took exam
nations. The results have not yet
been certified to the commission.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28

The night watchman at the San Pc
dro Lumber company's office detected
two men near the office at o'clock
this morning, and when they refused
to halt when he commanded he fired
three shots at them without effect.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28

A bunch of ten small bananas, grown
in Pacific park, was today presented to
the chamber OF commerce by j. R.
Buchanan, park superintendent.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28

Mrs. Margaret Hicks died Sunday
morning at her home at 344 West Gem
ter street at the age Of 43 years. Mrs.
Hicks was a recent arrival from Ash
land, Ore, coming here with her son.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28

The funeral of the Rev. C. w. Dom
ner, prominent Grand Army man, was
held this afternoon from the Methodist
church. One hundred of his former
comrades attended the services, as did
about fifty members of the Ladies'
circle and the members of the Womens s
Relief CORPS .-4
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28

At meeting of the police commits
sion this morning the police were COM
mended for their good service during
fleet week.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28

the offices of Drs J. w. Wood and c..
o. Waterman, will be fractures. DR..
Waterman, DR.. Clarence Woods and
DIR. u. T. Dillon of Los Angeles will
speak,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28

Nineteen Pasadena churches are rep
resented in the Pasadena Woman's
Missionary union, which will hold its
semi-annual session In the First Bap.
tist church Thursday.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
conduots NlahtIY SERVICES

Rev. e. f. Walker is conducting a
series OF nightly services at the Peniei
hall Noon meetings are also being
held each day at the hall.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
He BELONGED to Six

Ethei--I see there are now $4,000 Sunday
schools In the world.
Wiile-Geei Then | miss just 261 ,s94 Christ
mas presents every year.-Yonkers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28

Mr.. and Mrs. s. M. Ingham will
start soon on an eastern trip. They
will be absent about six weeks.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28

Joseph Liedler, jeweler. was pain
fully injured this morning by diving
into shallow water in the surf. He
other bathers.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
Newberry Grocery Business Sold

Special 10 The fIefaId
POMONA, Cal, April 27.-The Po-
mona Feed and Fuel company has pur-
chased the grocery business conducted
by Newberry and will run this in con-
junction with It's other business.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28

Freda Miller, the hotel chambermaid
who tried to commit suicide Friday
night. has been placed in charge of a
local woman, who was secured through
the Emergency league. Overburdened
nerves were the cause of the attempt
on her life.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28

According to Pacific Electric COM
pany reports, 1886 cars were run to
Long Beach last week, as against 1881
to San Pedro, and $4,000 more people
were carried to Long Beach than the
other city. About 100000 people were
carried on the lines running to both
cities.
The spring term of school opened
ported In all buildings.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28

Elmer Gray and family will go to
Long Beach tomorrow to spend several
months. His house on South Mentor
avenue will be occupied by e. l.. May
berry. an architectural engineer of Los
Angeles. with his family, while Mr,
Grey takes the Mayberry residence at
the beach.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28

The 7-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs
A. Aubery Of 1011 Elm, fell from his
bicycle last night, near his home
breaking both bones in his left fore
arm.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
PASADENA MAN Is j
HIGH DEGREE MASON
Snecial to The Herald.

Sneclal TO Inc f1crAiu.
PASADENA, April 27.-Oscar o.
Freeman of Pasadena was one of three
Southern California men to be made
a thirty-third degree Mason at San
Francisco Saturday. OF twenty-six
thirty-third degree Masons present,
Judge G. j. Willett of Pasadena was
one and took prominent part in the
ceremony. %
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28

nights raid for conducting a lottery
game, will be defended by Judge Ros-
siter They will plead Saturday MORN
Ing to the charge made against them.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
THE CESSNA PROVES
PICTURESQUE OPERA

"THE GEIsHA," a comic opera in two
acts, book by Owen Hall, lyrics by Harry
Greenbanks, music by Sydney Jones' pre-
sented last night the stage of the Audl-
torium theater by the Edgar Temple opera
company with Miss Eleanor Kent as o
Mlmnsa San
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28

M ELODIOUSLY sung, beautifully
wi mounted, picturesquely costumed
A'-A and we'll acted, "The Geisha"
The daily tribune., 1908-11-02


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