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Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
CORNER STONES LAID
FOR THREE BUILDINGS
MASONIC TEMPLE DEDICATED AT
RIVERSIDE
Collection of Articles of Great His
torical Interest is Placed in
Heavy Block of
Marble

RIVERSIDE, Feb. 22-Today was a no.
table one in this city because of the laying
OF three corner stones for public buildings, the
Masonic temple, the Woman's club house and
the Second Church of Christ, Scientist.
The Masonic temple event occurred this
afternoon under the auspices of the Masonic
g. and lodge of California there being nearly
1000 members OF the order in attendance, in.
GLIDING large number of Knights Templar In
fun uniform who acted as escort and who
lent a military dignity to the proceedings
The principal address was given by DR.. ]
II. McLaren of the First Congregational
church. and was a mastery treatment OF the
topic of the achievements and principles OF
Masonry. Addresses were also made by Grand
Master Perrine of the Masonic order, and II.
y. French, master of Evergreen lodge OF
Masons OF this city.
III the corner stone was placed a large col
lection of articles of historical interest locally.
The construction of the temple will now pro-
coed rapidly and when completed 1t will be q
splendid addition to the public buildings OF
the city. The visiting Masons enter
famed while in the city at the Glenwood.
The business houses of the city closed most OF
the afternoon.
Following the Masonic temple services a
simple ceremony was also held at the site Of
the Won,an's club house. the corner stone OF
that building also being laid. The club house
Will be another fine structure that is being
erected by the local Womans club, they hay-
ing long desired club home.
Following the custom OF the Christian Scien-
tists the corner stone of the Second Church
OF Christ Scientist, was laid with simple cere-
monies at sunrise this morning Brief ad-
dresses were made by local members of the
congregation. The corner stone contains sew
eral copies of the works of Mary ID. Eddy,
the founder of the sect, AMI other documents
OF local interest. The church will be unique
in design, being built in bungalow style and
finished in harmony throughout
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23

leld in the ball room OF the hotel last
Thursday evening The, various committees
did their work well, and the result was the
most successful ball ever given.
Bostolfs Typical orchestra. whose per-
Torrance at the Green the other week
created so much favorable comment, returns
Friday for another concert prior TO their
trip cast.
Raymond Concert
Music of unusual excellence in compost
ton and Interpretation will be heard by
those who fortunate enough to attend
the Raymond hotel concert at S:15 tonight.
The Gemuender quintet of Chicago COM
posed of Mrs. Albert G. Gemuender.. violin;
Albert c. Gemuender. violcello; Nils Gillian.
violin; Otto Krauss. bass. and J. Sollie He'll
bronner, piano, will appear prominently and
will be assisted by Mrs. Richard T. Crane,
pianiste; Mrs Walter Raymond soprano,
and Harold B. Wrenn, yiollnist.
Following Is the program.
Rublnstein, Trio op. 52--Moderato Assai,
Andante. Allegro. Moderate, Allegro Appas-
sionato. Mrs. Richard 4. Crane, Mrs a.
C. Gemuender, A. C. Gemuender.
Wagner WiheimJ Walters Preis = Lied,
from die Meistersinger." Harold d.
Wrenn.
(a) Schuett-Etude Mignonne.
OBJ Embellishments.
(c) Lavallee-Etude "Papillon." Mrs.
Richard r. Crane.
Haydn-"with Verdure Clad" Mrs.
Walter Raymond.
Fantastic Madame Butterfly. 3"
by request.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
HOLIDAY CROWDS FILL
ALL LOCAL PLAYH0USES
"TheIma" at the Auditorium Theater
Holds the Record, Playing to
Nearly 5000 Persons at
Two Performances

More persons attended theatrical per-
formances in Los Angeles yesterday than on
any other day of the present season. not ex-
cepting Christmas or New Years Every thea
ter in town reported big business Most OF
them turned people away. In two perfor-
mances the Auditorium played to nearly 5000
persons. At other houses the attendance
was limited only by the capacity. Wood
land" at the Mason; 1.-The Gingerbread Man"
a: the Los Angeles; and THE Black Crook
at the Grand, all did good business. At the
Los Angeles all house records were broken.
The Orpheum sold out at both performances.
So did the Burbank, where "A Milk White
Flag will run second week The Belasco
also shared in the general prosperity.
The attendance at 'rhema,' presented by
the Ferris stock company at the Auditorium
was the largest for the week and the week
was the largest of the Ferris season. beating
cut even the record of 1.-THE Holy City" The
mezzanine floor was thrown open at both
performances yesterday. and at the Wednes-
day matinee we'll.
Business at the Orpheum has been so large
that Manager Brown has decided to open his
new bills Monday afternoon instead OF Mon
day evening as heretofore. The new arrange
ment will go into effect March 2, giving the
Orpheum matinees every day In the week
Fischer's, the Unique and the smaller vaude-
VILE and picture houses likewise turned people
away yesterday.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
MANY SALES
REPORTED
TRADE ACTIVE IN VICINITY OF
POMONA
-
MANY FASTENERS PURCHASE
HOMES
Orange Lands and Other Classes of
Property Change Hands-New
Houses Soon to Be
Built

Special to The Herald.
POMONA, Feb %. THE inquiry for real
estate in Pomona still continues lively and
tho past week witnessed number Of sales.
Every day comes the report of some eastern
man, who coming to Pomona for visit, falls
in love with the superb climate. buys himself
a home. sends for his family and prepares Ia
spend the remainder of his life among the
orange groves and flowers.
Among the most important sales reported
the following:
A. j. williams has sold his ten-acre orange
grove in La Verne TO C. q. Gresser of Pomona
who will move to the property and reside
there In the future.
. ]. o, Enel reports the sale of the ten
acre orange grove of A. H. Reiger Of Up
lands to r.. r. Woodbridge of salt Lake for
900; five acres G street, ontario, to
Mr.. Lombard for $1,000, and the Mapen five
acres on Seventh street in this city to DR..
Keiffer for $500.
F. j. Hochguertel purchased the northeast
corner of Holt and Towne avenues Of e. P.
Steffa. The consideration Ia $50 per front
foot. The deal was made through the Fris-
bee or White agency.
l.. e. Sheets bought through the same
agency two lots In the Navilla tract, and Mr..
Dean Of Nebraska purchased a lot on Holt
avenue Both parties will build and NOV
their families to Pomona. This agency also
reports the sale of $4,000 house and lot In
Hollywood to prominent banker OF South
Dakota. who trades In 800 acres of fine farm
land.
j. A. Fitch sold w. H. Rosecran's five
acre orange grove in La Verne to W. II.
Murray, who will erect house the prop
erty and reside there
Loucks, Curry & Rogers announce sales
amounting to 100000. Through them Arch
Moore sold his 200-acre alfalfa ranch near
Chino for consideration of 900. and forty
high class lots In Los Angeles for the Rob-
bins, Mitchell Realty company for conside-
ration of $4,000 In addition the firm has
sold lots and one orange grove here. bringing
the total sales for the week to 100000.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
MoURNs EDITORS DEATH

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-Resolutions
OF regret and sympathy over the death
of Crosby Stuart Moves, the veteran
editor of the Washington Evening
Star. who died at Pasadena, Cal, last
night, were adopted at various organ
izatlons of the District of Columbia to-
Gay. They included the association of
the oldest inhabitants of the District,
of which Mr.. Noyes was vice presi-
dent the Gridlron club. of which he
was vice president and the Oldest men,
Ter, having Joined the club twenty-one
years ago; the washington Monument
society and Sons of the American Revo-
luton.
The Washington board OF trade will
hold a special meeting Monday to take
formal action on his death. Rev. DIR.
Edward Everett Hale, chaplain of the
senate, in his prayer at the opening
OF the session today, referred feelingly
to the death of Mr.. Noyes and Bishop
1Ienry'Y. Satterlee.
The Gridiron club mourns the death
OF it's vice president and one of it's
Oldest and most active members. His
general disposition, his gentleness of
manner, his sunny temperament, the
'llberality, the tolerance that marked
his communications and dealings with
his fellowman were the natural out
growth of gentle nature, which made
Crosby Stuart Noyes one of the most
companionable of men and created ties
that bound him to his assistants and
friends.
His life, his character. his public
deeds in his memorable career of more
ti.an half a century are parts of the
history of the national capital and
need no encomium.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
CHEAP FARE
TO SEE SHIPS
NO HoLDUP GAME WORKED AT
VENICE
Large Number of Launches viii Con-
vey SIghtseers to and from
the Big BattIeship
Fleet
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
VENICE. Feb. Pas against a 50-cent fare
which ii is stated will be charged at Long
Beach and other Of the nearby ports, where
vessels OF the Atlantic fleet will be harbored
at Venice round trip fare of only 25 cents
is to be exaoted from those who DESTROYS
o. boarding the battleships.
Announcement TO this effect has been made
by the Abbot Kinney company. under the
auspices of which a goodly sized feet OF
transport boats will be operated to and from
the vessels.
II. r. Hanna, manager OF the Abbot Kinney
company, returned last night from Santa Cata-
lima, where he obtained nine launches and a
number Of boatmen for Santa Monica bay dur
Ing the visit here of the battleships. To
morrow afternoon Mr.. Hanna will leave fol
Santa Barbara on q similar mission. Abbot
Kinney at the present time is in San Diego
and while there he also will arrange TO bring
number OF launches and boatmen to Venice
Preparations being made to handle as
large a crowd as possible and with the inn
proved landing facilities and twenty-five OF
more commodious launches 1t Is estimated
that more than 100000 people may be taker
care of.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
MAKE PLANS TO ENTERTAIN
OFFICERS AND FLEET CREW
Executive Committee of Reception
Board at Venice Holds Import
ant Meeting at the Ship
Hotel
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
VENICE, Feb. 22.-For the purpose of
furtherng plans for the entertainment of
the officers and crews of the Atlantic
squadron during the time of the fleets stay
in the local bay. the executive committee
of the Santa Monica bay district held a
business meeting tonight aboard the ship
Cabrillo David Evans as chairman OF the
committee presided and Stanley Hale, the
secretary, assisted, The committee as re-
Gently appointed includes nearly thirty-ive
of the representative men of Santa Monica,
Ocean Park, Venice. Palms, Sawtelle and
the Soldiers Home. Also there is an ex-
officio committee, composed of the presi-
dents of the Santa Monica and Venice
chambers OF commerce and a railway COM
mittee including Messrs. w. T. ellis. T.. F.
Clark and General M. H. Sherman of the
Los Angeles-Pacifc company
In the near future the general committee
will appoint number of subcommittee. an
auxiliary of women and also committee
at-large Definite plans will be formulated
and details for the entertainment of the
visitors will be worked out as rapidly as
possible.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
WATcHMAN SAYS MAN
ANNOYED TWO WON EN-

A. NJ. Campbell was arrested last
night by Special Officers Hosiclk and
Hollen of the Foster patrol at Pico
and Lake streets and placed in the city
Jail on a charge of disturbing the peace.
Campbell is alleged to have insuited
and annoyed two women at that cor
ner, and he was ihterfered with by J.
l.. Lindley, a private Waterman en-
ployed at iuilding under construc-
ton nearby.
Campbell is alleged to have insulted
eral minutes. and the latter was cut
severely in the wrist. In the meantime
the Foster patrol had been telephoned
to and two men were sent to the seene.
They captured Campbell after chase
Of three blocks.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
TO REIMBURSE s. p. FOR
WORK ON COLORADO RIVER

WASN'T -GTON, Feb. 22.-President
Roosevelt today considered with Chair
nan Miller OF the house comIpittee on
claims the question of reiInbursing the
Southern Pacific company to the ex-
tent of s1,60O,000, the amount expended
In repairing the break in the Colorado
river.
Hearings regarding the claims are
to be begun by the committee Mon
day
The money was spent by the rail-
load company pursuant to what Is re-
corded as an understanding that the
government should bear the expense.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
WIFE OF FINANCIER
ARRIVES IN PASADENA
MRS. J. PIERPoNT MORGAN AT
HOTEL RAYMOND
VIII Remain in Southern California
for Three Weeks-Son VIII Join
Mother and Return to New
York with Her
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
PASADENA. Feb. 22.--Arrivins at the
Raymond hotel tonight was Mrs. j. Pier
pont Morgan. wife of the noted fnancier of
Wall street. Accompanied by her sister.
Mrs. J. N. happen. and Mrs. Meredith, a
travelling companion, Mrs. Morgan came
from Riverside in her private car. which Is
in charge of w. ]. Kruyt, special repre-
sentative of the Pullman company. who has
had full charge of the tour of Mrs. Morgan
since her departure from New York.
Mrs Morgan is comparatively young wo-
man. yet her hair is tinged with gray and
she has a motherly face. She is devout
member of the Episcopal church. and to-
morrow morning she will attend services
at either All Saints in Pasadena or at st.
James in South Pasadena.
Mrs. Morgan will probably remain at the
Raymond three weeks. but Will spend much
of her time In Los Angeles. In March SHE
will be Joined by her son, Jack Morgan, who
will remain with her until they are ready
to return to New York in April
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
DREDGING COMPANY HOLDS
ELECTION OF OFFICERS


BY Associated Press.
LONG BEACH. Feb 22.-At a meeting
of the directors of the Western Dredging
and Marine company last night the follow
ing officers were, elected: John F. Craig
president; Benjamin F. Pearson of Los An
geles, vice president; Mayor Charles IL.
Windhan, general manager; Robert c.
Avery and T.~Leo Peel of Redlands. direc-
tors.
This company is to complete the dreds-
ing operations mapped out by the Los An
geles Dock and Terminal company, in
which the excavation of 100000 cubic
yards OF earth will be required
1t is reported good authority the COM
pany will have other dredgers constructed
and contract may be secured from the
government to complete the talked Of ex-
tensive harbor operations in the Whining
ton harbor.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
MOUNTAIN PARTIES MAY
HAVE TO SLEEP IN SNOW
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Feb. 22.--Hundreds of peo-
pie who went up the trail to Mt. Wilson
today were unable to secure accommoda-
tions for the night, as the reservations made
In advance completely filled the cottages
there and every inch of space on the
large porch of the Casino was taken by
those who were prepared with blankets. A
fall of snow yesterday afternoon added to
what has been on the ground since January
15, and winter sports could no better be in
du1ged in amid the forests Of Canada.
Many persons not provided with heavy
clothing and blankets were obliged to de-
scend the Trail tonight. and those unable to
secure accommodations at Sierra Madre re-
turned to Los Angeles, whence the
greater number of visitors came At least
twenty persons slept in blankets with Moth
ing but the snow for couch.
At Mt. Lowe the crowds also were large
and the Pacigc Electric company was
Obliged to run many extra cars to Alpine.
AS at Mt. Wilson those who could not Sc
cure accommodations at the tavern re-
turned to their homes tonight
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
VENICE WOMAN FALLS
AND DisLocATEs SHOULDER

Special to The Herald.
VENICE. Feb. 22.-Mrs Amelia Crawford
of 1O6 Center street sustained painful fn-
jury yesterday afternoon when she fell and
disiocated one OF her shoulders. At the time
Mrs Crawford, who is about so years old,
was In the act OF leaving her home to go to
the home Of her daughter. Mrs. r. L. Carroll.
l10 Center street. In descending the steps she
caught her foot and was precipitated the full
fight of steps
Prompt aid was rendered Mrs. Crawford and
she was carried into her home. where pr.
Fuller was called. 1t was found that In the
accident Mrs. Crawford had seriously dis
located one of her shoulders. Today she was
reported as resting easier and no serious re-
suits are anticipated.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
FIRE ENGINE WILL TEST
81 SANTA MONICA WATER PIPES

SANTA MONICA, Feb. 22.-chief Lipps OF
the Los Angeles fire department has prom
ised to send steam fire engine to Santa
Monica next Tuesday to test the local
water mains. in order to ascertain whether
or not the mains are strong enough to
make the use OF a steam engine possible.
Much depends upon the nnding of Chief
Iipps for II the mains are found to be
strong enough this will be used as big
factor in favor Of the issuance OF water
bonds. II it is proved that the mains nre
too weak to be fof use at the present time
the election will be postponed until the
mains are betteped. The test will be ex-
tended ever the entire system Of tho city.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
NOTED NEW YORK BEAUTY
TO VISIT IN PASADENA
Special to The Herald.

PASADENA, Feb. 22--society is anxious
Nv awaiting the arrival OF Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Stevenson. who are due soon to be-
come the guests of the family Of General
William A. Kobbe on South Grand avenue.
Mrs Stevenson formerly Miss Hilde-
sarde Kobbe, one of the most noted beau
ties of New York and Washington society.
she Is the daughter of Gustave Kobbe.
diplomat and writer many topics. The
marriage Of Miss Kobbe and Mr.. Stevenson
took place in New York on February Is
and was one Of the most notable weddings
Of the season.
MIR. Stevenson is a member Of one OF the
Oldest and wealthiest families OF New York:
The young couple will remain as guests OF
the brides uncle In this city Tor several
weeks, and a number of brilliant receptions
will take place In their honor.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
INcoLN-ROOSEvEL CLUB
ORGANIZED AT SANTA MONICA
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SANTA MONICA. Feb 22-At meeting
held last night by the Lincoln Roosevelt Re
publicans 1t was decided to eliminate the
Ocean Park citizens from membership IN the
organization. and with this move the name
Of the club was changed from the Santa
Monica Bay Lincoln Roosevelt club to Lin
ccln- Roosevelt club OF Santa Monea.
Following the change In name and the
scope OF the club, constitution and by
laws were adopted and the meeting nights
we're seat for every alternate Friday night.
be ginning March 9.
As vet no movement has been made to es-
tablish a Lincoln Roosevelt club Yin ocean
Park, but it is stated that such action VIII
be taken up at later date
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
REMAINS OF EDITOR
TO GO TO WASHINGTON

PASADENA, Feb. 2s.--The remains Of
Crosby Noyes will be taken to washington
d. c., on the Salt Lake limited. leaving to-
morrow morning, accompanied by Frank
and Theodore Noyes sons Of the deceased
The widow. who is also seriously Ill. will
remain at the Raymond hotel in this city
until she is able to travel Mr.. and Mrs. T.
q Noyes will remain here with her
Arrangements for the funeral OF Mr.
Moves will not be made until after the sons
arrive in Washington with the body
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
LOS ANGELES POSTMASTER
TO TALK IN PASADENA
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
PASADENA, Feb. 2a.--Postmaster Motley
II. Flint of Los Angeles will be the principal
speaker at the regular monthly meeting of
the Twilight club to be held at Hotel La
Pintoresca next Tuesday night Parcels
post and the postal savings bank will be
tho subjects presented Postmaster j. w.
Wood will also take part in the discussion.
The date of the annual banquet of the
Pasadena lodge of Elks has been set for
April q The place is yet to be selected
Harold A. Parker is chairman of the COM
mittee in charge.
In honor OF washington's birthday a
delegation of q. A. RS participated In a
flag raising at the new rest pavilion on
Monk Hill this morning Dr. q. s. Case
made a talk for the veterans and Mrs. j.
T. DonnelI expressed the sentiment OF the
w. r.. C. w. s. Harbert was master Of
ceremonies
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
MANY POMONA RESIDENTS
ATTEND loWANs' PICNIC


Special to The Herald.
POMONA, Feb. 22-Saturday morning was
n gala occasion for former Iowa people in this
section. AT both passenger depots large
crowds gathered TO take the early trains for
Los Angeles, to attend the picnic given at
Eastlake park by the Iowa society Of South
ern California.
Fully 200 former residents of the Hawkeye
state with their friends took advantage of
the opportunity to renew old acquaintances
and talk "Auld Lang Syne" in the land of
blizzards and hard winter wheat.
Pomona has the strongest branch of the So
ciety in Southern California outside of Los
Angeles
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
STAGE HAND INJURED BY
FALLING FROM LADDER

John Rauman, a stage hand en-
ployed at the Mason opera house, fell
down two flights of stairs from the fly
gallery at the theater last night and
was probably fatally injured.
Bauman was employed in the flies
and was called to by a stage hand to
come and get MS money, last night be-
ing pay time at the theater.
Bauman started to run down the
stairs and tripped and fell thirty feet.
His body bounded from the landing and
fell the full distance of the second
stairway to the stage.
He was picked up insensble and sent
to the receiving hospital. 1t was found
he had fracture of the skull, con-
juries.
Bauman lives at 1902 Central avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
EIaa Raised by EIremen

SAN BERNARpINO. Feb. "a pretty
ceremony occurred this afternoon at the Cen
trail fire department station when flag rails
ing occurred. the flag being presented to the
1remen by the local Womans Relief corps
through the patriotic instructor. Mrs. S. L.
Gowsll.
Past Department commanders c. L. Coulter
OF Santa Ana and e. G. Seymour OF High
land took part in the ceremonies.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
CRESCENT BAY BOYS HOLD
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

Special to The Herald.
4 SANTA MONICA, Feb. 22.-Crescent Bay
company No 81 went to Los Angeles last
night to hold joint installation of officers
with company No. Is OF Los Angeles. The
officers of the local company as follows:
Capt Zmmerla Lieut. Brown and Lieut..
Scott BY the holding of the installation this
week the company will be represented by the
new officers at the exposition, which the
members will give at the Venice pavilion next
week.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
kniehten to Speak

SAN BERNARDINo. Feb. a. --Among tho
speakers who have besn engaged for the an
nual board OF trade dinner Ia Rev Will A.
Knighten Of Los Angeles. who was at one
time resident of this city.
Several local speakers from surrounding
towns will also participate The dinner will
be held at the Stewart February 2s
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
Investigate Water Systems

LONG BEACH, Feb. 22.--P. S. Cook and
c. Carlisle, mayor and city engineer, re-
spectively, OF Cheyenne, Wyo., are visitors
here, the guests OF John Roberts, Chey-
enne man, who is spending the winter at
the Dundee apartments. The officials are
making a quiet investigation of the water
systems OF the cities in Southern California
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
WALLA WALLA VISITORS
ENTERTAINED AT VENICE

Special to The Herald.
VENICE, Feb. pa large contingency
Of Walla Walla citizens was entertained In
Venice this afternoon as the guest of Ocean
Park city.
The visitors were extended the hospital
ity OF Venice, the bowling alleys and other
them free of charge. They also were given
a trip about the miniature railway system.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
FORMER GOVERNOR
MAY PRACTICE LAW
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SANTA MONICA, Feb. 22-Gen. o. II. La
Grange. ex-governor of the Soldiers home.
has leased the Stephens house at Third street
anc Nevada avenue and with his family will
make his home in Santa Monica 1t was
stated Gen. La Grange planned to re-enter
the practice OF law and would open OFFICES
here, but while not denying such possibility
Sen La Grange stated this afternoon he has