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Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
|JEFFRIES REFEREES
BENEFIT CONTESTS
INJURED BALL00NlST WILL
RECEIVE PROCEEDS
Domestic Relations Are Now Pleas
ant and Wife of Aeronaut Is
His Most Devoted
Attendant

James j. Jeffries has agreed to
referee the boxing bouts at a big bene-
fit to be given at the auditorium, Ven
Ice. next Wednesday night to aid w.
M. Morton, the balloonist, who was
terribly injured by falling from his
parachute at Venice a couple of weeks
ago. Morton lies IN precarious con-
dition in the Santa Monica Bay hospi-
tai, with one leg broken, one heel
crushed and an instep fractured.
The domestic relations of the unfor-
tunate man, to which reference has
been made in the newspapers. have
been so happily readjusted that Mrs.
Morton, herself as popular as her hus-
band, is now at his bedside daily. On
account of her unfailing attention to
him she has had little opportunity to
seek an engagement of any kind, but
now desires one. Morton, should he re-
cover, will be MANNED for life, one leg
being now shorter than the other, and
in any event he will lose all of the sea-
son now opening.
The faithful wife retains her little
home at 1862 Portia, Venice villa, but the
circumstances of the couple are most
distressing. The Abbot Kinney COM
pany has given the free use of the big
auditorium, and many professionals
will contribute freely to the entertain-
ment.
De Witt Van Court. boxing instructor
of the Los Angeles Athletic club. will
be master of ceremonies. Leonard
Louder. Frank Sheek ]. o. Rivera.
Andy Rivera, Walla Wheeler. Sam
Coulter, George Damron, Roy Conely,
Harry d. Anderson and Dal Jeffries.
champion bag puncher. are among
those who will take part in the mixed
program. There will be vaudeville as
we'll as athletics.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
San BernardinO County
Office sos Third Street.
Home Phone S75.
MEN NEAR DEATH IN
DESERT SAND STORM
FIVE HAVE NARROWING ExPE-
RlENCE
Team Frightened by Electrical Dis
turbance Runs Away, Leaving
Prospectors Without
Food or Water
Snecial :, The Herald.

Special - The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, May Z. - Jo-
seph Murray and Michael Hamer with
two companions arrived here today
after most narrowing experience In
a desert sandstorm last Saturday
east of Silverlake
They left Goldfield by team few
days before. All are prospectors ana
expected to drive through to Daggett.
Saturday night the party was caught
in a fierce sandstorm, accompanied by
electrical disturbances, which fright
ened the team and caused 1t to run
away, throwing the entire party out.
The storm lasted two hours ana the
men suffered intensely. Finally gain
ing shelter under a cliff, they rested
for the night and in the morning set
out in search of the team, which they
found a couple of miles away, the. rig
being intact, but the wagon was buried
in the sand to the axles.
The horses gave evidence of having
suffered greatly from the storm. They
also came upon a lone prospector, who
said it was the worst storm he ever
saw and, being caught unprepared In
the open desert, he suffered greatly
and at one time was tempted to sui
eide to prevent further suffering.
After much hardship the men reached
Silverlake and from there took the
train in
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
GALE SWEEPS CHICAGO;
ONE PEDESTRIAN KILLED
Windows Broken, Wires Torn Down
and Other Damage Done by Ter
rifle Wind--Steamers Re.
turn for Safety
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
CHICAGO, May Tone man was
killed. many pedestrians were put in
peril by falling live wires and others
were blown down and injured during
a terrific wind and rain storm which
prevailed today.
In outlying parts of the city windows
were broken, wires carried away and
trees were blown down.
The weather bureau reports the
winds maximum velocity at forty
miles an hour, but along the lake shore
its force was much greater.
John Lucas, 65 years old, was blown
down and died of heart disease, su-
perinduced by hts rough treatment.
Wires of the fire alarm system and
police telegraph wires were badly
crippled and telephone communication
with the life saving station at the
mouth of the Chicago river. was lost.
1t was reported from the water works
cribs in the lake that the sea running
today was the highest in seevral years.
Only two steamers put out from this
port this morning and both came back
for safety.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
PASADENA.
Office "a E. Colorado st.
Phones: Sunset 2740, Home 26s5.
CHURCH MEMBERS DENY
THEY WILL WITHDRAW
ADMIT DIVISION HAS BEEN DIS
CUSSED
Harmony Now Exists in Pretty Church
of the Angels, According to
Prominent Member of
Congregation

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, May 7.-Rumors made
public today that a division is threat
ened in the membership of the pictur-
esque little Church of the Angels at
Garvanza, and that a number of the
parishioners are planning to withdraw
and go to another church, were denied
by one of the most prominent members.
1t was admitted that there has been
talk of a division, but it was stated
that the trouble is now believed to
have blown over. The Church of the
Angels is a memorial church and is
still private property, having never
been turned over to the diocese, and 1t
was rumored that certain of the men,
bers were dissatisfied with the conduct
of those who had established the
church. If such was the case, it is
asserted that harmony now exists.
Much of the restlessness is said to
have arisen from the sudden leaving Of
Rev. Milton Runkle, who was much
beloved by all the members of his
parish.
Tuesday evening, at the annual meet
ing, harmony prevailed. Rev. DR.. A. G.
D. True of Highland Park, the oldest
minister in the diocese of Los Angeles,
it is said, presided, having been
especially sent by Bishop Johnson for
that purpose. David G. Gardner was
elected warden, Fred Hannaford was
chosen treasurer and Philip Kubel was
elected clerk.
Those selected as delegates to the
convention in Los Angeles next week
were c. S. Campbell-Johnson, Charles
Greenshaw, David G. Gardner, E. S.
Bloodgood and j. B. McGrath. Reso-
lutions of regret were passed unani-
mously on the departure Of Rev.
Runkle, and at a reception last week
he and Mrs. Runkle were presented
with silver tea service.
1t is expected that services will be
continued as usual until a new perma-
nent rector is secured. 1t is thought
that Rev. Runkle will accept one of
three calls rendered him in Iowa.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
SENATOR CARTER SPEAKS
ON POSTAL BANKS BILL
Declares Recently Reported Measure
viii Bring lncalcuiable Benefit
to Rural People and Also
to Government
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, May 7.-Postal saw
ings banks was the subject of an ad-
dress In the senate today by Senator
Carter of Montana. Mr.. Carter spoke
upon the bill to establish postal saw
ings banks recently reported by the
committee on postoffices and post
roads.
The pending bill. he said, proposes
to subject the machinery of the post
office department to an additional
worthy, beneficent and consistent use
"Dwellers in remote country dis
tricts under the measure will have the
same inducements to economize and
save" said Mr.. Carter, "now enjoyed
by those residing in the vicinity of the
best conducted savings institutions In
the large cities. The incalculable ben
eflts to the people and to the govern
ment destined to flow from the estab-
lishment of postal depositaries no one
can estimate but all can appreciate.
"A prudent. thrifty man Is rarely
If ever a delinquent citizen. and good
citizenship insures good government
and respect for law. That which will
tend TO discourage extravaganza and
encourage a saving disposition will
surely tend to suppress vice and en-
courage virtue"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
COUNTY CONVENTION is
CONTROLLED BY REGULARS
Supposed Victory for LincoIn-Roose-
welt League Turns Into Defeat
When Forces Are
Lined Up
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SANTA ANA, May THE Repub-
lican county convention here today was
controlled by the regular Republicans,
the representation being about to l.
What was thought to have been a
victory for the Lincoln Roosevelt
league at the primaries proved to be
defeat Practically all the country
delegates proved to be regulars.
R. Y. Williams, chairman of the
county central committee, who was
defeated at the primaries in the first
ward for delegate to the convention,
was elected chairman. His nomination
was opposed on the ground that he
was not a member of the body, but
his supporters were in the majority
and he was elected temporary chair
man and his election was later made
permanent.
In the election of delegates to the
state convention the league secured
FIVE of the thirteen delegates. Reso-
lutions were passed indorsing Secre-
tary Taft for the presidential nomina-
ton.
Delegates to the senatorial conven-
ton were instructed to vote against
Estudillo and Meharg. who have been
advanced by Riverside county. They
are recognized as machine men. Rich
ard Melrose, regular, was nominated
for assemblyman.
Delegates to the state convention are
w. f. Lutz, E. E. Keech. H. S. Hazel
tine, Perry w. Lewis and L. H. Wal
lace, Lincoln Roosevelt league; Bert
Warner, John Kellenberger, jr., r. Il.
Davis, D. A. Macmillan, w. S. Gregg,
regulars. At large. N. T. Edwards, w.
II. Spake, w. B. Williams, regulars.
Delegates to the senatorial conven-
ton are: John Landell. H. A. Dickel,
]. w. Morrison, W. F. Lutz George l..
Wright, Jacob Walton, Rush Blodgett,
]. H. Whitaker, G. w. Bird. Ralph
Fuller, X. e. Watson, A. III. Stutsman,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
NEWS FROM CROWN CITY
Special to The Herald.

Pasadena, May Humane officer
James McAney is opposed to the
scheme of DR.. B. NJ. Lawrence to kill a
cat Saturday morning with nicotine Sc
cured by him through an experiment
conducted before some of the younger
boys of the association. He is now
making a canvass of the directors of
the society to learn their views, and
will take the matter up with Y. NJ. c.
A. officials. He states that he is not
objecting on the grounds Of cruelty to
the cat, as the death is practically in
Simultaneous, but he protests against
such a grewsome spectacle being wit
messed by young boys, and says that
such an experiment is not necessary to
prove the deadly effects of nicotine.
The Pasadena and Garvanza Audu-
bon societies will join in their annual
meeting this year, it being an all day
affair. with picnic lunch at Mineral
park. 1t will probably be held the
fourth Saturday in May.
Saturday it is expected that Los An
geles rars will return to the Fair Oaks
avenue lines, the double tracks on the
street being scheduled for completion
at that date. The congestion of local
cars on downtown streets will be re-
moved after the double tracks are fin
minute service from the corner of Fair
Oaks avenue and Colorado street. Paw
ing is TO begin on Raymond avenue
Monday.
E. P. Ripley, president of the Santa
Fe railroad will be the guest of O. S.
A. Sprague at his residence, 1874 South
Orange Grove avenue, until Saturday.
when he leaves for Chicago.
BY a score of 8 to the Pasadena high
school baseball team won yesterday
afternoon from Hollywood. This Is the
first game in the county league won by
the local high school players.
Members of the First Universalist
church in an enthusiastic annual meet
ing last evening voted unanimously to
urge Rev. S. G. Durham to remain as
their pastor for another three years.
Mr. Dunham has accepted the call.
Reports received by Census Marshal
A. A. Graves indicate that there will
probably be a decrease in the number
of school children this year when the
work is finished, tie end of this week.
Last year there were 5492 school chill
dren, and this year the number will
probably be about 5000.
Arroyo drive, a street used twenty
years but never placed officially on the
records, has now been established by
! City Engineer Van Ornum for a dis
tance of about a mile and a half along
the bank of the arroyo. AS soon as the
details of transferring property can be
completed, the matter of extending
South Grand avenue through from its
present terminus will be taken up once
| marc
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
LONG BEACH
Office rs Locust ave.
Phone Home ESQ.
COUNCIL APPR0PRIATES
MONEY FOR BAND
Musical Entertainment Feature at
Long Beach viii Receive Monthly
Lifts by the Creation of
Amusement Fund

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, May THE city
council this morning adopted a reso-
luton granting to the chamber of COM
merce the use of the municipal audi
torium for concert and advertising
purposes, the chamber to have the use
of the hall every afternoon and even
ing unless it is desired for some special
use by the city. The adoption OF this
resolution places the control of the
municipal bands affairs more firmly In
the organizations hands.
The council further adopted a reso--
luton creating an entertainment and
advertising fund and enabling the
council to transfer to this from other
funds. The request of the chamber of
commerce for an appropriation of $3.50
a month on this fund was then granted.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
RIVERSIDE KNIGHTS ELECT
OFFICERS FOR YEAR

RIVERSIDE, May 7.--At the meet
ing of Riverside commandery. No. 2S
knights Templar, held last evening
officers were elected as follows: Emf
nent commander, C. B. Bayley; gen.
eralissimo, A. P. Campbell; captain
general, p. A. Gunsolus; senior war
den, C. II. Merrill; junior warden, d.
A. Campbell; treasurer, G. Rouse; re-
corder, N. S. Bowman.
1t is feared that it may be necessary
to amputate the left leg of Arthur
Bean, who was struck by one of the
pieces of the shell which exploded a
few days ago in the armory of COM
pany M. His condition is precarious.
Miss Agnes Fleming, who was also
injured in the accident, is not recover
ing as it had been hoped.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
TEACHERS DEMAND
RAISE IN SALARIES
SAY WAGES ARE BELOW THE
AVERAGE
Petition Is Filed with School Board,
and If Not Granted Many
Vacancies May
Occur
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
REDLANDS, May THE grade
teachers of the city schools have pre-
sented to the board of education pc
tition signed by all the teachers, ask
ing that they be paid salaries equal at
least to the salaries paid teachers In
other stiles in this part of the state.
The petition is accompanied by an
array of figures setting forth the sala-
ries received by teachers In other towns
and presenting numerous other argu-
ments in support of their request.
What will be done with the request is
problematical, but If 1t is not granted 1t
is quite probable number of the
teachers will seek other places for the
next year.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
TRUSTEES DISCUSS WAYS TO
BETTER FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
REDLANDS, May 1.-THE lettering
of the fire protection system OF the city
is being taken up by the trustees: Inc
addition of twenty-seven fire hydrants
and the purchasing of more and more
modern fire apparatus Is being consid-
cred.
City Engineer c. C. Brown has re.
signed his position at the request or
Mayor H. p. D. Kingsbury. He has
had charge of the street Improvement
work done by the city, and at times has
encountered a great amount of opposi-
ton, but usually overcame 1t. 1t Is
undecided as to who will succeed him
in the job, which may be Joined with
that of building inspector.
The trustees have granted extensions
of six months on three electric line
franchises granted to G. H. Dunn, c. s.
Chestnut and c. c. Haskell last year:
They will be used for the entrance OF
the Yucaipe valley line to the city.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
OLD CIGARETTE ORDINANCE
REPEALED BY COUNCIL
Special to The Herald.

Special 10 The FieraIu.
REDLANDS, May 7.-The city trus-
tees have repealed the ordinance passed
a few weeks before election which for
bids the sale of cigarettes, and from
this time on all tobacco stores VIII
have them on sale under the same con-
ditions that prevailed before the cleo
ton. 80,
It is also expected the trustees will
take up the liquor question in the near
future and pass a new drug store ord
nance. 1t is said an ordinance per-
hitting drug stores to sell liquors in
the original packages of not less tnan
one-fifth of a gallon will be passed, the
LIQUORS to be kept in plain view and
sold in the same manner.
This was practically promised before
the election, though the victorious ele-
ment did not have 1t included In the
DlatfOrm
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
SCHOOL MEET is DROPPED
AFTER MONTHS OF TRAINING
Special to The Herald.

Special 10 Inc t1eihiu.
LONG BEACH, May IA telephone
message was received last night by
Prof. r. w. Cartwright of the Atlantic
avenue school from the athletics COM
mittee of the Pasadena schools stating
that the athletic meet to have been
held Saturday between the grammar
schools of the two cities could not take
place. The Pasadenans are thought 10
have decided not to enter the meet
because the Long Beach committee re-
fused to accept changes desired to be
made in the rules and in the list OF
events.
The local athletes. who have been
in long training for the contest. are
much disappointed, as are the teachers
as we'll.
The track and field meet between
the Y. M c. A. teams of the two cities.
an entirely separate contest. will be
held here Saturday of this week.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
Plan Pretty Function

Special to The Herald.
SANTA MONICA, Lay 7.-Local So
ciety is taking an unusually active in
terest in the flower queen entertain
ment to be given Friday evening at the
Santa Monica auditorium, North Beach,
for the purpose of raising money to pay
for a new pi,,no for the Mckinley
school.
Prof. Georoe NJ. Carr of Los Angeles
will take the leading part, but the
most interesting feature win be the hu-
man flowers, which will be made by
fifty girls of the school.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
BUTCHERS FIGHT BITTERLY
WHEN PLACED UNDER ARREST
Special to The Herald.

LONG BEACH, May TO. ]. Kurtz
and r. H. HILL butchers. who were
formerly employed in the same shop,
were arrested at Second street and
Chestnut avenue last night by Ser
geant Phillips, who said they were
lighting ferociously. When he took
the men to the station one of Kurtz'
fingers was found to have been almost
severed and he accused Hill of biting
the finger
Inside police headquarters Hill
knocked Kurtz down, rendering him
unconscious for several minutes. This
afternoon Justice Brayton fined the
butchers $5 each. The two men had
ouarreled over garments which were
missing and which they accused one
another of stealing.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
ASSOCIATION WANTS NO
RAISE IN PHONE RATES
Special to The Herald.

LONG BEACH, May 1.-THE city
council this morning received from the
Merchants and Manufacturers asso-
citation a resolution stating that one
of the telephone companies now op-
Grating here was giving good service
at a cheaper rate than the other COM
pany and seemed to be content to con-
tinue at the same rate. The resolution
stated further that two telephone sys-
TENS give practically but one service.
1t urged the council not to allow any
increase in rates.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
Holiday In Oklahoma
BY Associated Press.

GUTHRIE, Okla. May 7-Through-
out the state of Oklahoma legal holi-
day is being observed. Governor
Charles N. Haskell last week issued a
reclamation declaring this day a holi-
day in Oklahoma and expecting the
people of the state to hold meetings
and adopt resolutions calling upon the
United States congress to pass legisla-
tion providing for the selection OF
United states senators by direct vote
of the I eople.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08

Two professional events for festival
week have been carded by the Gate
City Athletic club, they being both
twenty-round goes. The first, on
Tuesday night, May 10, will be be-
tween Danny Webster of Los Angeles
and Billy De Coursey of this city. On
Saturday evening of the same week
there will be a go between the Ter
rible Turk and Trimble. Good pre-
liminaries will be arranged for both
bouts.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
Expert Ends Conclusions

BY Associated Press.
PARIS. May THE legal expert of
the court presented his conclusion in
the Mckee divorce case today. His
finding was in favor of granting di-
vorce, holding both Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Kee responsible. Formal judgment
will be rendered May IL. The suit was
brought in this city by Mrs. Hart Nc
Kee, formerly Mrs. Hugh Tevis. The
first hearing took place In Marell.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
MOTHER SAVES DESPoNDENT
DAUGHTER FROM DEATH
Special 70 The Herald.


RIVERSIDE, May Mrs. Bert
Shendledecker of Corona last night at
tempted suicide by drinking carbolic
acid at her apartments in the CONNER
cial hotel.
The woman's mother discovered her
in the act and probably saved her life.
She had been under great mental strain
for some time, owing to the illness of
her husband and other troubles, and
this is supposed to account for the act.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
REDLANDS NOTES
srecial to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
REDLANDS, May 7.-Louisa Tru-
jillo, charged with selling liquor to the
indians of the San Manuel and Ban
ming reservations, pleaded guilty to the
charge and paid a fine of $50. The
woman was shown leniency because of
i'll health. 1t being probable she will
not live long.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
SAN PEDRO MAN SAVED
FROM DEATH BY CAPTAIN
BY Associated Press.

SAN PEDRO, May 7.-Capt. Dett-
mars of the steamer Marshfield effect
ed a brave rescue last night. John w.
Buc-.ley, superintendent of the San
Pedro Lumber company. at 1880 o'clock,
after arranging for unloading cargo,
parted from the captain and proceed
ing ashore slipped off the plank into
the water between the vessel and the
wharf. Capt. Dettmars seized a boat
hook and finally rescued Buckley, who
was rendered unconscious and was
nearly drowned. The captain and mate
worked one hour to resuscitate the
patient, who recovered later
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
STUDENTS CHARGED WITH
STEALING ICE CREAM
Special TO The Herald.

oEtCIaI
LONG BEACH, May 7-Three high
school students were arrested this
morning upon a warrant charging
them with having stolen an ice cream
peddler's stock in trade. wrecking his
wagon and kicking the freezers about
the streets.
The youths will be hailed before JUS
tice Brayton tomorrow afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
Permits Granted

Special TO The Herald.
RIVERSIDE, May Permits to sell
liquors under the new county ordi-
nance have been granted by the super
visitors to the Hemet hotel. Murletta
Hot Springs. Glen Ivy hotel and the
Wedemeyer Drug company in HeDset.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
SAN BERNARDINo NEWS
Special to The Herald

SAN BERNARDINO, May 7.-The
annual commencement exercises or the
high school will be held at the opera
house the night of Thursday, June 20.
DR.. John w. Baer of Occidental col
lege will deliver the commencement
address and the class will be a large
one.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
FRANK LAWTON WANTS
POSITION OF SUPERVISOR
Special to The Herald.

OCEAN PARK, May Frank Law
ton, one of the best known hotel and
amusement men in the neighborhood of
Los Angeles, is out for the office of
county supervisor.
One of the planks in his plaform is
for good roads between Los Angeles
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08

At a meeting of the Fraternal Broth
erhood last evening class OF fifty
new members was received, several
of the supreme officers being present.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08

The erection of a new school build
ing in the northwest part of the city
is being considered by the board of ed
ucation as the present buildings In
that section are becoming very badly
crowded.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-08
THEATER USHER, IN LOVE,
SHOOTS GIRL AND HIMSELF
BY Associated Press


SAN FRANCISCO. May 7--william
Carman, a theater usher, this morning
shot Louisa Gala. IS years old,
waitress In a chophouse at Broadway
and Stockton street. He then turned
the pistol on himself. He was madly
in love with the girl and swore two
weeks ago when they separated that
he would kill her on sight. They will
both die.