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Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
PRECINCT MEETINGS ARE
NOW BEING SCHEDULED

Precinct working committees Will
today begin sending out notices for
meetings to be held everywhere be-
tween now and July 80. the date of
the election for $3,500,000 good roads
bonds.
Literature, maps and the like are
now being literally sent out from
headquarters, second floor of Chamber
of Commerce.
The University Improvement sasso-
citation will meet Thursday night TO
hear Councilmen A. j. Wallace and
r. w. Dromgold talk good roads.
Hollywood will hold big mass
meeting on July % for the same cause.
In a letter from Walter F. Dunn,
secretary of the Monrovia board of
trade, which was received by the good
roads campaign committee yesterday.
he conveys the following good news
as evidence of how Monrovia is re-
spending to the good roads call:
In reply to yours of the 10th
instant, asking our cooperation in
the coming election on the S0th
instant, will state that our board
took this matter up at a meeting
held on the 3rd instant. 1t was
decided to do all things possible
to carry the bond issue in Mon
roVia by a large affirmative vote.
We thought InlS cOulu De accom-
plished best by dividing the city
into districts and placing each dis
trict in charge of committee
which, having autos and convey
ances at it's disposal, could insure
full vote.
At our meeting last night the
matter was again taken up and
resolutions adopted indorsing the
purpose of the proposed bond issue.
The committee has set
aside a sum to hire autos, etc,
for the purpose of carrying voters
to the polls.
Assuring you that our board will
do everything possible TO help out
in this matter, l am yours very
truly
Pasadena will hold a huge open air
mass meeting at o'clock Saturday
afternoon to indorse the bonds. 1t will
be held in Library park, with Mayor
Thomas Farley in charge. An i'm
mense turnout is expected, there will
be music, a band furnishing it, and
speakers galore.
The Merchants association there
has appointed H. G. Brenner H. Prin2
and B. ]. Andrews a committee tc
draw up resolutions which it viii Their
pass, indorsing the county good roads
plans and the bond issue.
A large delegation from Pomona will
be here tomorrow to talk over the
good roads project with members OF
the executive and campaign commit
tees in the Chamber Of Commerce.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
ELKS CAPTURE
BIG CONVENTION
Continued from 1sare ono,


city was hotly contested by Los An
geles and Detroit, the former winning
by a fair-sized majority.
The annual report of the grand ex-
alted ruler John Temer, of Charleroi,
Pa, showed that during the year the
lodges received by affiliation or initia-
ton 46,S45 members; suspended or ex-
PEELED. 264; stricken from rolls for nom
payment OF dues. S20S; demitted, 536S;
deceased, 2718. Forty-four lodges have
been added to the list with an increase
of 29,789 in membership, making the
total number of lodges to date 1125,
with a total membership of 2S4,321.
The report showed that 9S members
of the grand lodge have died since the
Philadelphia meeting.
Grand Treasurer Edward Leach's re-
port, under date of June 10, shows A
balance on hand of $100,130. Total re-
ceipts were $225,016. disbursements
$124.4
The report of the grand trustees
deals with the Elks national home at
length, showing but one death during
the last year, 80 residents at the homo
and the average age of the residents "A.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
ORDERED TO LEAVE, HE
APPEALS TO ACTING MAYOR

Ordered to leave the city by Patrol.
man Cottle. who has shown himseir
active in suppressing speakers IN Cen
trail park, j. O'Byrne, accompanied by
Jarvis Fitzpatrick, yesterday visited
pro tenn Mayor Pease and made COM
plant against the officer.
OByrne told Mr.. Pease he had just
entered Central park yesterday morn
ing and extended. his hand to greet a
friend, when Officer, Cottle stopped the
handshaking midway and ordered him
to either hunt job or get out OF the
city. He declared the patrolman mad
no right to order him from the city
and he asked Mayor Pease to pass on
the merits of his case.
Chief of Police Kern and Commits
sioners Lewis and Fuller were in the
office of the mayor when OByrne and
Fitzpatrick entered, but the. complain
ants got little satisfaction from them.
Mayor Pease heard their arguments
for a few minutes, and then declared
the discussion closed.
A number of Socialists have pre-
sented a petition to the police commits
sion asking the removal Of Cottle. The
petition was referred to Chief Kern BY
Mayor Harper for Investigation. 1t has
been in the hands of the chief about a
month
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
AUTO DEALERS
ENTHUSIASTIC
GOOD ROADS DELEGATION AD-
DRESSES THEM
CASH AND CARS DONATED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE
Association Solid in Support of Move
ment for Better Highways and
viii Boost the Bond
Election

Enthusiasm was the keynote of the
meeting of the Association of Automo-
bile Dealers last night when a commit
tee of the Good Roads association ad-
dressed them on the coming election for
good roads bonds.
C. D. Daggett, f. w. Blanchard and
A. P. Fleming each in turn addressed
the Dealers association on the project,
explaining the methods that have been
adopted by the campaign committee
and giving reasons why the movement
should be supported by the automobile
trade.
A request also was made of the deal
ers for a cash contribution and for the
use of a number of cars for the cam
paign committee in which to carry
voters to and from the polls election
day.
Both of che requests were granted by
a unanimous vote of the dealers.
On motion Of w. K. CoWan $500 was
appropriated for the use of the cam
paign committee, and a committee was
appointed consisting of F. G. Fenner
and Billy Ruess to get as many cars
from the dealers as possible.
The dealers are a unit in working for
the attainment of good roads and will
support the movement now under way
with zeal.
They appreciate the fact that no
other one thing they can do will in
crease their own business so much and
at the same time be of such immense
benefit to the community at large.
Dealers Pledge Support
The dealers are not only enthused
but are pledging themselves to vote
July 80 and to get others to vote at the
same time in favor of the bonds.
ifnr fsr.n INfA h=rf fl,0 1c
committee was eagerly taken away by
the individual members and the maps
showing the roads to be improved were
carried off to be hung in the windows
of every dealer in the city.
After the committee had addressed
the meeting the regular business of the
association was taken UP and the ad-
visibility of an endurance run to San
Francisco discussed.
There was a diversity of opinion at
first, but after the discussion it was
voted that it was the sense of the
meeting that an endurance run as pro-
posed was advisable.
The time for holding it was discussed
also, and some advocated the fall
months, while others argued that it
would take so long to make all of the
arrangements that the spring would be
the better time. No definite or ap-
proximate time was decided on, but the
secretary was authorized to correspond
with the San Francisco association rel
ative to joining them in the run that
they have proposed If the time can be
arranged to the satisfaction of both
organizations.
More interest was made manifest
over a run to San Francisco than has
appeared at any former meeting of the
association, and the prospects for
run on this coast that will rival the
Glidden tour are very bright.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
HOTEL MAN DEN0UNcES
THE PR0HlBITI0NISTS
Declares Leaders Of That Party "Toil
Not, Neither Do They Spin."
Policy Termed De-
structlon

SARATOGA, N. Y, July 14.-Hotel
proprietors from all parts of the
United States and Canada, comprising
the members of the Hotel Mems Mu-
tual Benefit association, held the first
session of their twenty-ninth annual
convention here today.
1t was urged that hotel men in the
country unite to combat detrimental
hotel legislation. e. M. Tierney, one
Of the proprietors of the Hotel Marl-
borough. read paper, in which he
said:
1--WE should ever be alert to the
machinauons and hypocrisy of our
hired ana malicious enemies who are
trying to throw the dust of prohibition
in the eyes of the best citizens every
where in order that their policy OF
destruction may prevail. The leaders
in this prohibition movement are men
who toll not, neither do they spin,
and it cannot be said of any of them
that they have caused two blades Of
grass to grow where but one grew
before.''
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
TAFT in FAVOR
OF PUBLICITY
READS HANDWRITING ON THE
WALL
NOW SEES WISDOM OF PLAN
PROPOSED BY BRYAN
Letter of Acceptance to Be Issued
Several Weeks Hence viii
Contain About $1,000
Words
By Associated Preas.

BY Associated Preta
HOT SPRINGS, Va, July 14.-Judge
William H. Taft has progressed suffi-
ciently at the task of preparing his
letter of acceptance to be delivered at
Cincinnati on July 2S to make plain
the necessity of devoting two or three
more days to study of various pro-
grams of the Republican and Demo-
cratic parties and speeches and letters
of acceptance covering good many
years before he undertakes the work
of putting his ideas in definite form.
Up to date he has not begun the die
tation of his speech.
Yesterday and today in his work Of
determining what he will say at Gin
cinnati he has found 1T necessary to
consult papers that had not been
brought here and he had had to tele-
graph to Washington for additional
documents.
Ever since the appointment of George
Sheldon of New York as treasurer OF
the national committee and the deter
mination to have publicity of Repub-
lican campaign funds under the New
York law Mr.. Taft has daily become
more and more convinced OF the Wis
dom of the course and it is likely that
he will give 1t considerable prominence
in his speech of acceptance.
He is bearing in mind that in pre-
pairing his letter of acceptance he will
have several weeks more time. and in
it he will treat all these matters at
great length, as the letter will make
about $4,000 words.
Mr.. Taft has accepted an invitation
of the Virginia Bar association to de-
liver an address at Hot Springs August
s. 1t is not expected that he will touch
upon politics.
s. Brown Allen of Staunton, Va.
United States marshal. is endeavoring
to carry out a plan for meeting of
Virginians at Hot Springs and TO have
Mr.. Taft address them.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
CHINESE GAMBLERS IN
DEADLY PISTOL DUEL
Two White Men Get in Range of 5ul,
let's and Receive lnJuries-one
Oriental Instantly
Killed

PHILADELPHIA. July 14.-One
Chinese was killed and two white men
injured this afternoon in a pistol fight
in Chinatown, the result of quarrel
among a group of Chinese.
The dead:
LEE CHIT. proprietor of a restau-
rant
The injured:
Max Sible, aged 21.
Abraham Dunham, aged 3s.
A number of Chinese who had been
playing cards entered restaurant and
shortly afterward began to quarrel.
They ran into the street firing. At
first 1t was believed that another tong
war had broken out and everybody In
the street ran for shelter. Bullets
flew thick and fast and Abraham Dun
ham, a carpenter working near by,
was struck by bullet.
After the firing ceased the fighting
Chinese disappeared. The police made
three arrests. The white men are not
believed to be seriously injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
SCENE IN THE HOUSE OF
PEERS LEADS TO DUEL
Count Wounded In Arm, but Injury Is
Not serous-Judge Openly
Accused of Serious
Offense

LISBON, July 14.-There was vio-
lent scene in the house of peers today
during the consideration of the advance
of money to the members of the royal
house, which resulted in a challenge ia
fight a duel and acceptance.
Alfonso Costa, the Republican leader
charged it was impossible to probe
those scandals to the bottom so long
as certain ministers who had been COM
promised in the past were sitting as
Judges. He named Count Penha-Gar-
cia as such a minister, whereupon the
challenge followed.
The duel was fought today. During
the fourth bout the count was wounded
in the arm, but his injury is moi
serious.
There has been no reconciliation be-
tween the two men.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
SAN DIEGO MAN TRIES
SUICIDE WITH PISTOL
No Reason Known for Act, as Letters
Left to His Wife and
Children Are Still
Unopened
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN DIEGO, July 14.-A. D. Wade, d
real estate agent and mining broker
walked into the rear room of George
Magleys real estate Office this noon
and attempted suicide. by sending 9
bullet into his head.
He was hurried to the sanitarium
where he fingers between life and
death. No cause is known for the at
tempt, as he was chatting pleasantly
just before the shooting.
He had written several letters to his
wife, to whom he was married only two
months ago, and to his grown children
by a former marriage, but they are
sealed and the police will not open
them. If he lives they will be returned
to him unopened.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
FIFTY CARS IN GLlDDEN
TOUR REACH PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA, July 14.-All the
cars, numbering about fifty, in the Glid-
den automobile tour, arrived here to-
day, and tonight are parked in City
Hall square.
All of the contestants made the run
from Harrisburg to this city, distance
of 11S1s miles, with clean scores, no
penalties being imposed
The tour will be resumed tomorrow,
when run will be made to Milford
Pa. 132 miles
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
FRENCH-AMERICANS
OBSERVE FESTIVAL
BASTlLLE'S FALL is AGAIN
C0MMEMORATED
Merry Sons and Daughters of La Belle
France Hold Patriotic Exer-
oses at Chutes
Park

French Americans last night wound
up their annual fall of the Bastile
celebration by pyrotechnic displays and
illumination and big dance at Chutes
park. In the afternoon there We're
formal exercises. including speaking
and a literary ana musical program.
The 18th anniversary of the ma
tional festival began at 2 o'clock, when
President Leon Escallier called the
assemblage to order and introduced
Russ Avery as the orator of the day.
Attorney Avery spoke of the friendly
relations existing between the two re-
publics, which have mutually sent their
sons and daughters one to the other.
There followed a varied program,
participated in by Misses Camille Girl
maud, Jeanne Clavere, Myrtle Con
zalez, Estelle Poirer, Adeline Buisseret,
Gertrude Forgues, Amy Verges, Marie
Nogues, Lillian Moge, Grace Escalller'
Stella Eseallier, Marie Martin Stelia
Masselin, Alice Ranval, Lizzie Musi-
telle, Louise Collonge. Zella Grimaud,
Martha Blanchard, Adele Cazaux and
by Messrs. Emile Barclay, 'E. Christie
pher, Joseph Dupuy, Andre Rouseyrol,
Alfred Baldivielso, c. M. Stuart and
George Ricard, jr.
Mr., Durand, French consular agent
in Los Angeles, was honorary prSsluens
of the affair; Nine. A. Fusenot, presi-
dent of the French Women's Charitable
society. honorary vice president; Leon
Loab, formerly French consular agent,
honorary vice president; Leon Escal-
lier, president of the day. and L. SEN
tous, sr, and l.. j. Christopher. vice
presidents of the day.
Officers and members of the execu-
tive committee We're Jules Viole, presi-
~ ff.cf 1TiR TraSi6anf :.
Francois Nogues, second vice presi-
dent; Louis Sentous, jr., treasurer;
Adrien Davoust, secretary. and Jean
Adoue, Auguste Blanchard, Fred Char
BONNER, Jean Castera, Jacques Dres-
sens, Joseph F'ilhol, Tadeo Molle, Maui
rice Porter, Francois Puissegur and A.
Rockenstrockly.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
SHRINERS BREAK GROUND
FOR 100000 TEMPLE

ST. PAUL. July 14.--This. the most
important day of Shriners' week, was
fair and cool. This morning the officers
and representatives Of the imperial
council, accompanied by visiting Temp
lars and the local Masonic lodges
marched to the auditorium, where the
first session of the imperial council was
held. En- route the narchers stopped
at the corner OF Sixth street and Smith
avenue. where ground was broken foI
the 100000 temple to be erected by tho
Afasons of st. Paul.
In the afternoon banquet was given
to the imperial council.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
SLAYER OF PRIEST TO
DIE SOME DAY THIS WEEK

the general belief here that Giuseppe
Ala, slayer of Father Leo Heinrichs,
will expiate his crime Friday night of
this week.
No information will be given out by
the prison officials as to the day or
hour of Alias execution, but it is not
believed the sentence will be carried
out until the last of the present week.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
PIONEER RESIDENT OF
MONTANA DIES, AGED 80

HELENA, Mont, July 14-A special
to the Record from Dillon, Mont, tells
of the death of A. Martin, who located
at Bannock in 1868, when that city was
q noted gold camp and the capital of
the territory.
Martin was elected probate judge and
held the Office for years before the es-
tablishment of the courts.
He was a native of Ireland and SO
x-aars old
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
ANGELEN0 MAY BE
TRACTION MANAGER
Denman of San Bernardno Resigns as
Head Of Railway and VIII Take
Charge of Orange
Grove
Special to The Herald. D..

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, July 14.-A. C.
Denman, jr., has resigned as general
manager of the San Bernardino Valley
Traction company, to take effect
August l, and after vacation will as
sumo the management of the 200-acre
orange grove recently purchased at
Redlands junction by his father from
the Whittier estate.
Who the Huntington interests will
name to succeed Denman has not yet
been announced, but it will probably be
a Los Angeles man.
Denman is the man who wrested the
control of the local system from the
Fisher interests on behalf of the Hun
tington interests.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
TWO MEN ARRESTED FOR
ATTACK ON NEGRO COUPLE

A man who refused to give his name
but whom from papers in his pocket is
supposed by the police to be Edward
L. Rife of I'll West Forty-third street,
and a companion who is employed as a
process Server by the la wfirm of Gray.
Barker q Bowen, were arrested on
Second street near Center place last
night and booked at the central police
station by Sergeant Long on charges
OF disturbing the peace. The men were
drunk and made an unwarranted at
tack on two negroes employed as jani-
tors at the city hall, according to the
police.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
COFFEEPOT BLOWS
UP; BLINDS PASTOR
SAN BERNARDIN0 MAN VICTIM
OF EXPLOSION
Doctors Believe Eyesight Is Destroyed
as Result of Strange Accident
on Camping Trip In
Mountains
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, July 14.-Rev
Thomas B. Phillips, formerly pastor of
the First Baptist church, probably will
lose his eyesight from the explosion
of sealed can which he intended to
use for a coffeepot while on a camp
ing trip in the mountains.
Having no coffeepot at hand he at
tempted to improvise one from an old
can which had a tight fitting top. The
coffee was steaming in fine shape when
he leaned over the fire to attend to his
cooking, when the can exploded, Sc
verely scalding his face and probably
putting out his eyes. Physicians hold
out no hope.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
UNIVERSITY IMPROVEMENT
ASSOCIATION MEETS TONIGHT

There will be a public meeting of
the University Improvement associa-
tion tonight at o'clock at the Univer-
sity of Southern California for the
purpose of talking over the good roads
and the coming bond election. Among
those that are expected to speak on
president of the Good Roads associa-
tion. and Councilman r, w. Drom-
gold of the Fourth ward
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
CHURCH BURNS, PRIEST
AND ASSISTANT DROWN

WINNIPEG. July 1.-THE Roman
Catholic church at Chippewa Lake,
northwest of here, was burned yester-
day. Father Poitras, in charge, and
his assistant, were drowned at Smiths
Landing, on the Athabasca river, while
in flight from the burning building.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
HOLD UP SALOON, ROB
TILL AND GET AWAY

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1.-two we'll
dressed men entered the saloon of r.
Hildebrand, at Fifth and Laguna
streets, about o'clock this morning.
lined up the five men In the place and.
after getting about 500 from them,
tapped the till and escaped.
No arrests have been made. This is
the second time Hildebrand's place has
been robbed in the past six months.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
HENEY WILL AVOID THE
BEARS TAIL IN FUTURE

SAN DIEGO, July 14.-Francis ].
Heney, who has been making a brief
address in this city, addressed a large
gathering here this evening
In the course of his speech, referring
to the San Francisco graft prosecu-
tions, he said: ''I liken myself to a man
with his hand on a bears tail If any
one will help me let go will never take
hold of ii again."
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
THRIPS, A DESTRUCTIVE
PEST, ATTACKS TOMATOES

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1.-THE dis
covery of Thrips, destructive pest, on
Alameda county tomato vines has
prompted the state board of trade to
again urge Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson to place another expert from
the bureau of entomology in a new dis
trict in this state to carry on the in
vestigation of this insect, along with
the work now being done in the Santa
Clara valley.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
pREssMAKER ACCUSED OF
THEFT OF DIAMOND RING

Mrs. Lille A. Culp. dressmaker, 243O
Ponaeroy avenue, was arrested last
night by Detectives Cook and Cline and
booked, at the central police station on
suspicion. Mrs. Culp. who is the wife
of an employe of the Los Angeles Gas
company, is alleged to nave stolen a
diamond ring from cigar store clerk
at the Old Turner hall cafe on South
Main street. The story will be inves-
tlgated today.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
CALIFORNIA CHAUTAUoUA
OPENS AT PACIFIC GROVE

PACIFIC GROVE, July 14.-The
thirtieth session of the California Chau
tauqua opened here last night. Hon.
John Sharp Williams, who was pro-
grained to speak on national topics, be-
ing delayed in Portland. Ore, at the
Democratic convention, the platform
was occupied by Edward Berwick. who
lectured on England Revisited" with
views.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
PASTOR WRITES POETRY
FOR JOHN ROCKEFELLER

NEW YORK, July 14.--John D.
Rockefeller was the recipient of many
congratulatory messages on the occa-
sion of his recent sixty-ninth birthday
anniversary.
Among them were some lines from the
pen of Rev. George Thomas Dowling,
who was for twelve years pastor of the
Euclid Avenue Baptist church in Cleve-
land, which Mr.. Rockefeller attends.
Mr.. Dowling's message was as follows:
Cling to the habit of still being young;
Cultivate leisure without being lazy.
Garner all Joys that the poets have sung,
And prove every year DR.. Osler is crazy.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
GROVER CLEvELAND'S NIECE
REMEMBERED IN HIS WILL

KENDALL, Mont, July 14.-Miss
Mary Hastings, nurse in the county
hospital at Kendall, is one of the bene-
ficiaries of the late Grover Cleveland.
Not a person in town knew Miss
Hastings was related to the former
president until the news was made
known that she had been left $4,000
from the estate.
She is the daughter of Anna Has
tings. sister of Mr.. Cleveland.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
WOMAN LOSES VOICE AND
SUES STEAMSHIP COMPANY

8 SAN FRANCISCO, July 14.-Miss 6
@ May r. Bowen has sued the Pacific e
8 Coast Steamship company for $4,000 6
. damages, alleged to have been e
8 tanned by illness resulting In the loss e
o of her voice. e
8 Last February she left Seattle for e
@ Los Angeles on the Umatilla, ono of e
8 the c0mpany's steamers, and on reach e
8 ing this city was transferred to the e
q steamer Queen, which had just been e
8 fumigated. e
3 Miss Bowen asserts in her complaint 6
o that she became i'll from inhaling sui
8 phur fumes on the Queen, and has e
8 not since been able to speak word. G
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
WORK CAR JUMPS TRACK;
STENOGRAPHER Is KILLED

ST. LOUIS, July 14-A work car,
running at full speed, jumped the
track at Taylor and st. Louis avenues
today, instantly killing Mrs. Anna M.
Cox, stenographer. who was waiting
for a passenger car. The motorrnan
Jumped from the car and fed when
an angryNcrowd gathered, and has not
been appfehended.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-15
KILL FOURTEEN OUTLAWS
AND CAPTURE TWO GUNS

MANILA, July 14.--Lieuts. Burr and
Whitney, commanding detachment of
the constabulary, attacked and stormed
Gotta, on the island of Mindanao,
which was occupied by the outlaw
Uyan, on Friday last.
Fourteen of the outlaws were killed
and two guns captured Lieut.. Burr
was slightly wounded and one private
was seriously wounded.