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Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25

the stearns, White, Pope-Hartford
Marmon and Corbin.
Twenty-Five to fifty miles, open for
stock cars, White, Stearns, Mitchell
Marmon, Corbin and Pope-Hartford:
Five miles novelty race, with the
White, Marmon and Locomoblle.
One-mile novelty race, with the
White, Pope Hartford Marmon, Corbln
and Locomobile.
-Four exhibitions of one mile each
with flying start, for the White fryer,
Oldhelds Big Ben, Soules' Red DeVll
and the Christie car.
In the free for all handicap the
steamer and Soules' car will be scratch
with the Stearns stock, White stock
Corbin, Marmon, Locomobile and Pope
Hartford given handicaps.
The big race will be the sweepstakes,
with the White Flyer, Oldfield's and
Soules' Stearns cars and the Christie
car.
The semi-finals will be run between
Soules and Seyfried and between Old
field and Hughes. The final will be
between the winners of the semi-final
Besides these races will be the match
race between the White and the big
Stearns and an exhibition by the coy
ote Special. In addition there may be
one or two motorcycle races.
The feeling of rivalry that has grown
up between the various drivers viii
doubtless eliminate in some of the
fastest miles that have ever been driV-
en- in the west, as the nervy pilots in
tend to take the turns as fast as they
can get the cars around them.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25
RANCHER AT LINDA VISTA
ENDS LIFE WITH BULLET
Partner, Returning from Shopping Ex-
pedition, Finds Him Lying Dead.
Had Been Sufferer from
Tuberculosis

PASADENA, Dec. PA. B. Lechert
a single man rs years of age, commit
ted suicide by shooting himself at his
poultry ranch at Linda Vista, two ano
a half miles from this city, this after
noon.
His partner, a Mr.. Smell, had been In
Pasadena during the afternoon, attend
ing to Christmas shopping, and on re-
turning at 7 o'clock this evening found
Leehert lying dead on the bed, dressed
in his underclothes. He evidently had
opened his undershirt with his left
hand, and with his right pressed the
revolver-a 32-caliber weapon-to his
heart and pulled the trigger. Both
hands were badly powder burned, and
Lechert evidently had been dead con-
siderable time.
Lechert was sufferer from tubercu-
losis and had been in bed for the last
three weeks. He is known to have beer
extremely respondent on this account
and it is supposed that this was the
reason for what is regarded as un-
doubtedly a suicide, as he and his
partner are said to have been doing a
fairly prosperous business.
His only known relative is sister,
Mrs. Frances Ras of 1919 North Ridg-
way avenue, Chicago. letter from
her, dated December Z, was found in
one of his pockets.
The body is at the undertaking par
Iors of Reynolds & Van Nuys, and the
coroner has been notified.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25
News From Neighborirg Cities

city. He will deliver the Christmas
oration at the 3 o'clock mass.
The engagement of Miss Ruby Edith
Adams, daughter of Mrs. r. E. Adams
of 294 South Euclid avenue, to II. Os-
good Israel, formerly of Boston but
now of Los Angeles, was announced to-
day by Miss Adams mother. Miss Ad
ans is a graduate of Pomona college.
Twenty boys from the junior class of
the Y M. c. A. will start Monday
morning for a two days tramp in the
Arroyo Seco, carrying their provisions
on their backs.
The building inspectors report, which
is nearing completion, shows that bun
galows to the number of 400 have been
built in this city since the first of the
year. The prices at which these We're
constructed ranged from $1,000 to $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25
FORMER THEATER MANAGER
is BOUND OVER TO COURT

LONG BEACH. Dec. 24-The hear
ing of R. E.. Watson, former manager
of the Byde-a-Wyle theater. charged
with having issued a check when he
had not money in bank to meet it,
was held today in Justice Brayton's
court Fred Baldwin was the plaintiff.
During the hearing another check for
S25, which Watson is alleged to have
given to Jean Savage, was introduced
as evidence. The case was concluded
late this evening, Watson being bound
over. His bond was fixed at $1,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25
VENICE
VENICE SUNSHINE SOCIETY
WILL ASSIST THE NEEDY
Hotel ST. Marks Guests Have Old
Fashioned Christmas Party for
All Children Under
Eight
Home 4o1s
1881

VENICE, Dec. 24.-The Venice Sun
shine society is planning to make
Christmas cheerful for a number of
poor families of the beach. The mem
bers have been at work during the
last week securing the names of those
needing assistance and have planned
a grand celebration of gifts tomorrow.
The Sunday school children of the
Venice Union church were delighted by
a visit from Santa Claus this evening.
A Christmas tree loaded with gifts
was one of the attractions.
At the Hotel st. Mark the guests be-
came children again for night and
enjoyed the immense tree that the
management furnished for the occa-
sion.
1t was an old-time Christmas party,
all children under so years being in
Vited.
Santa Claus arrived here with a
bountifully supplied pack and delighted
each one of the children" with fit
ting remembrance.
Refreshments were served during the
evening,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25
MANY MEN OF NOTE
IN CITY AND COMING
PRESIDENT OF ROCK ISLAND
ROAD ARRIVES
Good Roads Expert VIII Pay Visit of
Inspection-Famous Psychologist
to Lecture at Throop
Institute
Especiai to The HeraId.l J

PASADENA. Dec 24.-Men high in
every branch of business and the pro-
fessions are gathering in Pasadena
from all quarters of the country. There
is nothing significant in the gathering;
1t just happens they will be here at
the same time.
One already in the city is R. R.
Gable, president of the Rock Island
system. who arrived at the Hotel Green
last night, accompanied by his wife
and five servants. He will attempt 10
find a suitably furnished house, ana II
successful, will pass the winter here.
A man expected here within snort
time is Benjamin F. Heidel, the good
roads expert of the department of agrl-
culture, who is making a survey OF
the whole highway situation in South
ern California. His visit will be a
brief one and solely in the pursuit Oh
his duties.
President G. Stanley Hall of Clark
university, who ranks among the fore
most of American psychologists, VIII
visit Throop Polytechnical institute
December 26, and in the evening will
lecture on "Borderland Psychology to
the students and townspeople.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25
SANTA ANA
Office si5 N Sycamore.
Home Phone 31B.
LOS ANGELES ATTORNEYS
SON MISSING FROM RANCH
Mind Has Become Unbalanced from
overstudy-Has Been Reported
as Seen Walking Away
from Santa Ana

SANTA ANA. Dec. 24.-David, the IA
year-old son of Attorney w. P. L,
Stafford of Los Angeles, is missing,
and search is being made for him. The
boys mind had become unbalanced
from overstudy and he was sent to the
home of j. NJ. Akin, whse ranch is
just east of Tustin. in hope that the
change would benefit him.
Last Monday afternoon the lad left
the Akin home and had not been heard
from until this morning, when his IA
ther telephoned here that q boy an
swering his sons description had been
seen near Los Angeles, walking from
the direction of Santa Ana.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25
STARTS FROM TOLEDO
TO TOUR UNITED STATES
Young Man Gets as Far as Long
Beach in His Tramp Around
Country and Starts for
Seattle

LONG BEACH. Dec. 24-Starl Cron-
ley, a Toledo Ohio, young man, who
started out several months ago with
out a cent to walk around the United
States, reached this city last night,
having come up coast, and this morn
ing he started for Seattle, the farthest
northwest point he expects to visit.
From Toledo Cronley went down
through the middle west and through
the Lone Star state into Mexico as far
as the City of Mexico.
He has made his way by securing
board and lodging, in return for which
he agrees to speak "a good word for
the place where he enjoys hospitality.
He expects to write a book after re-
turning to Toledo. He goes lightly
equipped, a knapsack strapped over
one shoulder.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25
LONG BEACH NOTES

LONG BEACH, Dec. PA Mrs.
Smith of Los Angeles, who had pre-
viously reported to the police the stray
ing Of her 2R-year-old son, was so
overjoyed when she returned to police
hearquarters and found the boy there
that she embraced the child and Ser
geant Austin, who held the youngster
on one knee.
George Craig, the son of John F.
Craig, president of the Craig Ship
building company, fell from a carriage
yesterday near the family home at
Ninth street and Atlantic avenue and
fractured his right arm.
With Pacific park as a background
a moving picture company staged a
picture for a film which will be known
as "A Human Medley"
1t was reported today that the first
lift of the Salt Lake drawbridge across
the mouth of the harbor will be made
next Tuesday.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25
CHRISTMAS GIFTS MADE BY
CHARITABLE TO CITYS POOR

REDLANDs, Dec. 24.-The Salvation
Army spent all today distributing
Christmas baskets to the worthy poor
of the city. Each basket contained
a chicken, mince pie. bread, butter, tea
coffee and many other delicacies and
substantials. Every effort has beer
made to secure the names of all the
poorer people and no one VIII be
missed.
At the entertainments at the various
Sunday schools throughout the city
last night the object was to make 1t q
giving Christmas rather than re-
ceiving one, and all kinds of vege.
tables, clothing and food we're donated
and will be distributed today.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25
PASADENA HIGH SCHOOL
SELECTS DEBATING TEAM

PASADENA, Dec. 24.-The Pasadena
kigh school has selected the debating
team which will represent it in the
contest with the Covina high school in
January. It's members are Jennie Bart
lett, Lois Curl, Grace Canright, Earle
Eichner, Clifford Hale, Allen Groves
and Harold Morrison.
The debate will be on the subject:
.'Resolved, That it would be better for
the United States government to grant
more extended aid to educational and
industrial schools than to build sc
uanv warships."
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25
SAN BERNARDINO
office sos Third Street
Phones: Home S75. Sunset Main 1853.
GOES FREE AT PRICE OF
DIPPING INTO HIS HOARD
Alleged Miser, Accused of Entering
House and Stealing EatabIes,
Unexpectedly Produces
Amount of Bail

SAN BERNARDINO. Dec. 24.-By
the payment of $3.50 cash fine into the
county treasury Arthur Clayton has
miser who has made his home for years
near Ontario. He was arrested for en-
tering a house near Wineville and
stealing some bacon and other eata-
bles, being caught by an officer who
had gone to the house to serve a sum-
mons.
Clayton was held under $500 bail, and
to the astonishment of every one vis-
tied his hovel and produced the gold.
AS the authorities realized it might be
difficult to make the burglary charge
stick, he was permitted to plead guilty
to a charge of larceny.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25
BRINGS GLOWING ACCOUNT
OF INDIANS CONDITION

REDLANDS, Dec. PAL. Worthins
ton Green, allotting agent for the Pala
Indian reservation, is home for the
Christmas holidays and is giving out
encouraging news in regard to the con-
ditions there.
Although Mr.. Lonergan, the resident
agent, has been there but a year, hav-
ing come from the Fort Defiance
agency in Arizona, he has made a won
derful change in the conditions. He
has practically suppressed the liquor
traffic and the encouragement he has
given the Indians has resulted in the
best crops ever grown on the reserva-
tion and the best prices.
AS a rule the Indian dances have
been most disorderly, but this year
they were conducted quietly. OF the
PSI Indians the number eligible to re-
ceive plots OF land is 1S0.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25
SAN PEDRO NOTES

SAN PEDRO, Dec. 24-Many of the
ships in the harbor have been deco
rated with evergreens for Christmas,
the two torpedo boats at the Southern
Pacific wharf have boughs aloft.
The churches had their Christmas
exercises for the Sunday school chill
dren this evening with the usual trees
and presents.
A number Of the people here have
gone to other cities for the Christmas
reunion, among them being Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Quinn, who left this
morning for the old Quinn homestead
at El Monte. Ben Cross and family
have gone to Long Beach to spend the
holiday with relatives.
Miss Margaret McGlashan, daughter
of Rev. d. S. McGlashan, pastor of the
Baptist church, has returned from
Whittier college to spend the holidays
at home.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25
LONG BEACH
M I r'u- -4-eat.
Phone HorNe 260.
HANDSOME HOME IS
DESTROYED BY FIRE
Long Beach Landmark Burns with
Blaze Seen for Miles-oriein of
Flames a Mystery-Starts
in Kitchen
Isnecial to The Herald. l

LONG BEACH, Dec. PA we'll
known landmark. the elegant home OF
Mrs. Mary Buffers, near the corner OF
State street and Obispo avenue, was
destroyed by fire this afternoon. The
loss on the house was estimated at
$4,000 and about $1,000 on the furniture.
The origin of the fire is a mystery. 1t
was first discovered by Mrs. Buffers
i'm the kitchen. About half the con-
tents of the house was saved.
An adjoining residence and a barn
were saved by neighbors, who played
water on them with garden hose.
The Buffers residence was on the
south slope of Signal hill and the big
fire could be seen for miles.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25
SAN PEDRO BASEBALL

SAN PEDRO Dec. 24.ACaptain
Harvey Holland of the Harbor City
team announces that beginning next
Sunday the games at Point Firmin will
be called at 10 o'clock in the morning
instead of at 2:3O in the afternoon as
heretofore.
Suess and Jensen, who play with the
San Pedro Merchants, will now play
with the Harbor Citys in the morning
hand thus greatly strengthen Manager
Du Puys aggregation.
The game for next Sunday mroning
will be played with the team from
Santa Anita.
The McCormicks will be at the Har-
Dor City park on Sunday afternoon to
play the San Pedro Merchants.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25
NEEDLES EAGER TO OBTAIN
NEXT TEACHERS CONVENTION

SAN BERNARDINO, Dec 24.-The
people of Needles are anxious to secure
the county teachers institute for next
year. A committee was sent to the
meeting which has just closed here, and
offers of lavish entertainment and low
railroad rates to the desert town have
been made 1t is more than probable
that for the first time in the history of
the county the meeting will be held
there,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25
MAYOR EhRLEY is PRESENTED
WITH HANDSOME TESTIMONIAL

PASADENA, Dec. 24-Employes at
the city hall this evening presented
Mayor Farley with handsome cut glass
bowl, a cut glass cup and ladle and
table with a cut glass top that is
said to have cost several hundred dol
lars
This is the first time in the history
Of Pasadena that the chief executive
has been remembered in any such
fashion.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25
STRANGER, lNC0G., PLAYS
SANTA TO LITTLE ONES
Guest of Hotel kennebec at Long
Beach Buys Enough Toys to
GLADDEN. Hearts of
1926 Children

LONG BEACH, Dec. 24-An eastern
er who is a guest at Hotel Kennebec,
but who gave Manager Spratt Of the
hotel strict instructions not to reveal
his name, played Santa Claus today in
a charitable way. Accompanied by an
officer of the Salvation Army he went
to the toy department of a local de-
partment store and selected toys
enough to satisfy the desires of 125
youngsters.
He bade the Salvation Army man
distribute them where they would be
most appreciated.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25
TWO REAL ESTATE DEALS
INVOLVE LARGE AMOUNTS

PASADENA, Dec. 24-Two impor-
tant real estate deals were consummat-
ed today, one of them involving the
transfer of 100000. This was the sale
of the H. M. Hamilton property, at the
corner of El Molino avenue and Califor-
MIA street, TO George w. Cline of Seat
tie, owner of one OF the largest piano
houses on the Pacific coast, who will
remove his family to Pasadena and
make the city his home. He is plan
ming to spend in the neighborhood of
$4,000 in improving the property The
deed to the place was made out by
Mrs. Kate A. Hamilton.
The other sale was of a Swiss chalet
end lot at 639 South Grand avenue by
Cradle & Austin to Clarence A. Hall of
this city for 5000.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25
RARE STARFISH CAUGHT;
RESEMBLES CORAL BASKET
Deep Sea Line Brings Up Pretty Little
Aquatic Animal That Is COM
posed of Delicate
Network

LONG BEACH, Dec. PA fish re-
sembling a coral basket of a delicate
pink shade was caught yesterday on
a 7OO-foot deep-sea line by James
Harvey. 1t is a basket starfish, an eX-
ceedingly rare find, and is one fish
which possesses the attribute OF
beauty.
Eight tentacles. branching out from
the central portion, the body of the
fish, divide into tiny branches which
unite in a network. This network is so
drawn up by the fish that the Whole
resembles a dainty basket.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25
PASADENA RRIEF NoTEs

PASADENA, Dec 24.-Pasadena will
have to wait for the new postoffice
70 which Congressman James McLach-
IAN pladged himself in his campaign
for reelection last November. In a
telegram sent by him today in reply
20 a query he says: "The secretary of
fhe treasury has not decided on the
Site for the postofice. There will be
10 public service bill this session.
Rev, Father Orion McMullen of Riv-
srsIde is the guest Of Father Farrely of
81 Andrews Catholic church in this
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25
REPORT IMMENSE DEMAND
FOR TOURNAMENT TICKETS
Canadians Plan to Enter Float in
Parade, but Keep Scene to Be
Represented Pro-
found Secret

PASADENA, Dec. 24-Former Can
adams living in Pasadena are planning
to enter a float in the Tournament of
Roses parade, the subject of which will
be concealed until it is sprung on the
public New Years day.
Work began today on the building of
a new stand at Tournament park, as
the demand for tickets is without
precedent. Already, with the sales
limited to those made to subscribers,
the best of the seats are nearly gone.
The public sale win open December 26.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25
DEATHS

McLEAN-Letitia Mclean, aged 46 years,
native of Canada, 1929 Wall street; To-
comotor ataxia.
WEENS--S b. Weens, aged SO years, coun-
ty hospital; pneumonia.
GOLDENBURG-Rosie qoldenburg, aged 80
years. native of Russia, 12251b Hawthorne
street, phthisis pulmonalis.
ELDER-Mary Elder, aged 73 years, native
of Pennsylvania, 3O69 West Pico street;
pneumonia.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25
DIED

LAVENTHAL--Julia,w wife of Julius Laventhal.
daughter of Mrs. NJ Names; sister of Mrs.
l.. Weise, Mrs. M. Rosenthal, Herman, Alex
ander, Hugo Carl and Max Names. Funeral
from the s. p. depot arrival of Owl train
at 3 a. m today 12-25-1t
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25
To Rent

RENT; A GOOD sIX-RooM
plastered house. with shed or small fioored
barn for workshop; terms must be reason
able to fine tenants. all grown up; fairly
close in. Address II. ST. JOHN, H., box So.
Herald office. 12-23-tf
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25
PASADENA

49,, 4saa Sunset 20
CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT
Home 26sb sunset NffV
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25

wANTED-POSITION IN DENTAL OFFICE,
at laboratory work. by non-registered dentist
tent; best of references furnished BOX 124s
Herald. 12-25-3
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25

WANTED-MEN TO LEARN THE BARBER
trade in all its branches; expert instruction:
wages, while learning; positions furnished
MoLER COLLEGE, l1s-115 E. Second street
1-g1
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25

EXPERIENCED BAKERY AND MILK
wagon driver, well acquainted with the
streets in this city, wants situation to drive
any kind of delivery team. BOX 11S9
Herald. 12-25-I
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25

WANTED-PoSIrIoN TO CARE FOR
steam heating plant; can do steam fit
ting and plumbing, repairs; also house
repairs L. D. MATTHEW'S, 552 $.
Gladys ST. 1881
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25

WANTED-POSITION AS ENGINEER, ELEC-
trio and steam, either stationary or hoisting;
have lcense willing to go anywhere Ad-
dress ]. p. SHERBESMAN, 316 s. Broadway
Phone A6S17. 12-25-1
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25

WANTED-BOYS TO DELIVER PAPERS.
call circulation department Of HERALD.
10-11-tf
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25

wANTED-BY A BOSTON
young man of 80; experienced in sta
tionery and notions; good references. Ad-
Hill ave, Los Angeles. 12-25-I
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25

WANTED-PoSITION AS wATCHMAN BY
middle-aged married man; honest sober,
references Address J. W. KERR, Fowler,
Cal 1898
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25

SITUATION WANTED BY ALL AROUND
painter, tinter and hardwood f1nsher; handy
with tools around hotel, apartment house or
hospital; will leave the city and work reas-
enable BOX 1854, Herald. 1888
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25

SITUATION WANTED-AS COOK IN A
private family by a middle-aged gentle
man for small salary. City references.
BOX 1249. Herald. 1881
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25

MIDDLE AGED EASTERN MAN, GOOD
Judge of cows and horses, wants position as
salesman or would take other situation. Room
20, $40 s. BROADWAY 12-25-1
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25

YOUNG MAN WANTS ANY KIND OF WORK
even few hours daily; small wages; refer
ences. HARTSTEIN, 729 N. Hill ST. 12-25-1
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25
Help--FemsIe
Sitratlons-MaIe

WANTED-BY A MAN %
years Of age; years of acquaintance
with the local trade; good references Ad-
dress HENRY FINKEL, 633 NJ Bunker
Hill ave-, Los Angeles. Cal. 1881
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25

WORK BY THE HOUR, DAY OR WEEK
by an experienced young man: also handy
with tools; can do general repairing, paint
ing. window washing. cleaning, etc. Ad-
dress BOX 1158. Herald 12-25-1
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25

MADE $4,000 IN FIVE YEARS IN THE
mail order business and began with only
few dollars. There are unusual opportunities
for making money today and 1t is not diffl-
cult to begin. If you have even small capital
and want to start a mail order business of
your own send for my free booklet. 1t tells
how to make money. Address publisher, THE
MAIL ORDER WORLD. box 1922, Lockport,
N. Y. Biz
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25

WANTED MONEY
$500 on good close in income property,
valued at $4,000; will pay per cent for two
years.
$4,000 on Is acres, almost adjoining the city
limits; Groom house, barn and out buildings
worth $4,000 This is strictly gilt edge Sc
ourity. If you have the money to loan We
have the opportunity for you.
v. Il. STOCKWELL & CO.,
3O4 Grant bldg. A2S14; Main 1882 12-25-2
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-25
WANTED
Help--Ma

THE HERALD TENDERS THE FREE USE
of its Situation Wanted columns for an
indefinite period to any one seeking employ
ment. Each ad will be run one time, but
may be renewed often desired by bring
ing 1t to the counter Of The Herald office
each day. This privilege is restricted to
those seeking employment and will not oe
granted to employment agencies and others
making business OF seeking to supply help.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-30

autos owned by citizens of this town and as many more by tarH- CTS in the adjoining country. The weather has turned exceed ingly cold and as there are no forest trees to protect us from these chilly blasts, we just sim ply hug the stove in the house and wait for a change in the weather. We expect to remain here for perhaps two weeks when we will resume our journey. Until we find something that will interest Springdale people, we will bid you farewell, wishing The News and all our friends much happiness and success. We still believe 1t is hard to beat Springdale.
 w. K. Hoole.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-30
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