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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
Sorority Housewarminn

of Southern California are giving a house
warming at the fraternity house Satur-
day afternoon. Members Of the faculty
will be special guests, and among the
young women who are to assist will be
Misses Hazel Hill, Mabel Vale. Ethel
Hogan and Olive Sullivan.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
WILL INSTALL MILES OF
PHONE AND POWER LINES

Contracts will be entered into shortly
by the board of public works for supply
ing materials for the telephone and power
lines IN Los Angeles-Owens river aqueduct
territory.
4. One line will extend from Saugus to
Elizabeth lake and another from Mojave
to Owens lake.
About 800 miles of lines are projected.
The cost is estimated at $120 mile, or
$50, 600; but 1t will result in a great saving
of time to the men on the work, thus
more than paying for itself.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
Informal House Dance

Mrs. Godfrey Holterboff, jr., entertained
fofssher daughter. Miss Leila. last even
irg at the handsome family residence on
West Adams street, the occasion being
an informal dance and the guests mem
beers of the younger social set to the
number Of nearly 100.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01

A Safe Cough Medicine for Children
In buying a cough medicine for chill
dren never be afraid to buy Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy There is no dan
ger from 1t and relief Is always sure
to follow. 1t is especially valuable for
colds. Group and whooping cough.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01

tGlnment until the clock struck u. Assist
ing the hosts liz entertaining was Mrs
Growers sister, Mrs. G. II. MacGinnis
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Grover enter
tanned in compliment TO Miss Flora
Hunter of San Francisco. the~house guest
of Mrs. w. w. Mcleod of West
Eighteenth street.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01

temple, which have been the most pros
porous and successful In our history. and
as turn over the gavel to my successor,
NOBLE William p. Jeffries, I bespeak for
him the same courtesy and cooperation
tnat you have always shown to me-
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
Returning North

Miss Elizab beth Westgate of Alameda,
who has been the guest of Mrs. William
Baurhyte of 1888 West Edgeware road
will leave Saturday for her northern
home. Miss Westgate is returning from
the east, where she has been the pupil
Of the famous pianist Joseffy.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
Visiting in Los AnaeIes

Mr. and Mrs. G. 3. Dull of Sacramento,
arrived on the Owl yesterday morning and
are located at Hotel Woodward Mr..
Luli is head of the western division of
the United States department of for
estry
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
cnnkie shIne for sororitv

The Alumnae club of ri Delta Phi win
give a cookie shine at the home of Mrs
]. c. Farwell, 800 South Union avenue,
Thursday at l o'clock. In compliment to
the active members who are home for
the holidays. All ri Delt- Phi members
in the city are invited.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs. H. T. Osborne. jr.. have
moved into ter new home, 30O6 Leeward
avenue, corner of Westmoreiand. Mrs.
Osborne will receive informally Friday,
January 3, and the first Friday of each
NINTH
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
Christmas in Paris

Mr.. and Mrs. harry Clifford Lott, who
have been In Europe since last April, ex-
pect to start for home in March. They
passed Christmas in Paris.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
Welcoming Small Son

Mr. and Ms. E. r. Earl are receiving
congratulations on the birth of a son.
who made his advent the day before
Christm S.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01

Mar. and Mrs Sidney Lee Grover enter
tanned a company last evening Of about
thirty at their home. CPS South Burlington
avenue, various games providing enter
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
New Years Dance
M.,.. vear,s Eue Entertainlnn

The Leonidas club gave a New Years
dance last night at Kramer's.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-08
ELEVEN CIGAR men
IN POLICE DRAGNET
ROUNDED UP, ACCUSED OF
RAFFLING
Police Take in Many Dealers, VINO
Are Released on $50 Bail Each.
Law Violated, Says
Prosecutor

Warrants which were issued yester-
day afternoon for the arrest of score
of cigar dealers for conducting lotteries
and raffles were served last night on
eleven proprietors and clerks, the pris-
oners securing their release on deposit
ing bail in the sum of $50 each.
For some weeks past nearly every
cigar dealer in town has been conduct
ing a rattle, selling chances from
cent up to so cents with either a briar
pipe or fountain pen as the prize fot
the lucky buyer.
According to City Prosecutor Wool
wine this is violation of the law and
lis punishable under the ordinance which
forbids the conducting of any kind Of
game of chance.
Last night policemen attired in plair
clothes were sent out from Captain
Broadheads office armed with John
Doe warrants and the following deal
ers and clerks in charge of stands were
arrested:
e. Shonkey, $50 East Fifth street; A.
e. Pitcher, 1926 South Spring street; S.
G.. Lawson, 244 South Spring street;
Gerald Croft, 449 South Spring street;
Thomas Doyle, All South Spring street;
W. H. Martindale, Fifth and Hill
streets; S. Magnus, 107 South Spring
street; H. D. Wyatt, 22S South Spring
street; b. Newman, 22S North Spring
street, N. Scheapps, 912 West Fifth
street; 2. E. Johnson, 500 South Broad
way.
These men will appear in police court
this morning at 8 o'clock to answer to
the charges against them.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-08
MUSICAL NOTES

In what is said to be a final effort
to determine whether the people of
Long Beach want to retain the mu-
nicipal band, special concert of
merit will be given in the auditorium
at the seaside city Thursday evening.
Madam Elsa Russell, a London SOLO
list who has many friends and admir-
erJ in Los Angeles, will participate, as
will Miss Lucy Fuhrer. A number of
Los Angeles people expect to attend
the concert. A feature of the evening
will be a free will offering for the
large band, which is supported by
subscriptions. Nicola Donatelli is di-
rector of the organization.
The program follows:
March, "Tannhauser' ......s... :. Wagner
Overture, "Gazza Ladra" ........ Rossini
Soprano solo, "Nenia," from Mephis-
TOPPLES observation-disclosures. Botto
(By request).
Madam Elsa Russell and band.
Act Lucia" ................,.. Donizetti
PART II.
Traumeref' ................... Schumann
soprano solo .............s.. Selected
Madam Elsa Russell, with cello obligato.
Miss Lucy Fuhrer.
"Pablita" ..................-..d de Longpre
Marion Lescault' ................Pu ccini
-. -
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-08
HEAR PROTESTS ON
TWO ASSESSMENTS
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION NOW
IN SESSION
Representative of Corporation Claims
Franchise Was Overvalued.
Woman Also objects to
Apprasenent

The first corporation to protest
against the assessments imposed upon
them was heard by the board of SUI
pervisors. sitting as a board of equal
ization, when a representative of the
Fairchild- Gilmore-Wilton company APP
peared before the equalization board
and protested against a franchise as
sessment of $4,000.
1t appears that the valuation of the
property owned and operated by the
corporation Is named at $4,000. OF this
amount so per cent is, as required by
law, assessed, making the company
liable for taxes on $37, 500.
1t seems the corporation turned in
the value of their tangible assets at
1900, being a difference of $500 in
the amount claimed by the assessor as
being assessable. Then, it is said,
when the company failed to account
for the difference 1t was assessed as
franchise.
Declaring the assessment of $4,000
on her house at 2107 Budlong avenue
excessive, Clementine Lamer protested
to the board yesterday. She said she
paid $4,000 for the house two years
ago and that the county assessed the
property $4,000 more than the city did.
She claimed $13,500 would be a reason
able assessment.
Few minor protests were made yes
terday and 1t is not expected that the
corporations will have representatives
appear before the board for several
days.
The totals are not completed, and
while the work is being hurried as
rapidly as possible it will be several
days before they will have totaled all
the books
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-08
ALL-DAY THANKSGIVING
IN HONOR OF REV. sMALE

In honor of the birthday anniversary
of Rev. Joseph Smale, founder Of the
First New Testament church, the men,
bers of that organization held an all
Gay thanksgiving service yesterday at
the New England hall and presented
Rev. Mr.. Smale with purse of $1,000,
to be used in the extension work at
Pakhoi, China. This mission, estab-
lished about one year ago. was the first
started by this church in China. There
is now an out station at Namhong,
where successful work is being carried
on and many conversions reported.
Money was also presented Rev. Mr..
Smale to establish a city rescue mis-
sion, to be conducted in connection
with Bible training school for for
eign workers. There are now eight
persons wishing to enter the foreign
work from this church, and these will
be given thorough Bible and mission
airy training and preliminary work at
the rescue mission.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-08
C0RONER'S JURY
UNCERTAIN AS TO
MRS. FINN'S GUILT
Slayer Of j. E. Mahaffey Will Be
Prosecuted on Charge of MUIR
der, Declare Police
Officials

Margaret Finn, the slayer Of j. E.
Hahaffey, will, according to police Off
Gals, be tried for murder. The open
verdict of the coroner's jury at the in
quest over the body yesterday morning
will not change the attitude of the po-
lice prosecution. Complaint against
the woman probably will be filed today
at the prosecutors office.
The inquest over the body brought
out nothing new beyond an assertion
by w. H. Mahaffey, brother of the
slain man, that Mrs. Finn had threat
ened him with shooting a week before
the tragedy. if he attempted to per-
suade his brother to leave her.
The verdict of the jury was that J. E.
Mahaffey had come to his death by a
gunshot wound inflicted by Margaret
Finn, but the jury was unable to de-
termine whether said shooting was
justif1abie or not"
Mrs. Finn is facing the situation very
coolly. 1t is said her defense will be
the so-called unwritten law.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-08
MERCHANTS FIGHT
FOR VALLEY TRADE
LOS ANGELES JOBBERS ARE
GREATLY INTERESTED
Old Debate on Freight Rates Between
San Francisco and Southern Call
fornia Cities to Come Up
Again Today


BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO. July IA con-
ference affecting the entire interests Of
San Francisco will be held tomorrow
between Frederick T. Greggson, repre-
senting the Associated Jobbers of Los
Angeles on the one side, and James
A. Kellar and j. w. Chapman, repre-
senting the merchants Of San Fran
cisco on the other.
1t is the old fight for the control Of
the trade of the San Joaquin valley.
The Los Angeles jobbers say they
should be given a lower rate into the
valley as far north as Fresno, on the
ground of the shorter distance.
On the other hand, the San Fran
cisco jobbers insist the rate be pro-
tected because of the grades the South
ern Pacific trains have to encounter
between Los Angeles and valley points.
1t is believed a settlement at con-
ference can be reached without the dis
put having to be taken before the state
railroad commissions.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-08

Quick climatic changes try strong consti-
tutions and cause, among other evils. nasal
catarrh, a troublesome and offensive disease.
Sneezing, snufflihg and difficult breathing,
and the foul discharge into the throat-all
are ended by Ely's Cream Balm. This
honest remedy contains no cocaine. mercury.
nor other harmful ingredient The worst
cases yield to treatment in short time.
All druggists. SOC.
If you prefer to use an atomizer, ask for
Liquid Cream Balm. 1t has all the good
qualities of the solid form of this remedy
and will rid you of catarrh or hay fever.
No cocaine to breed dreadful habit No
mercury to dry out the secretion. Price
75c, with spraying tube. All druggists or
mailed by Ely Bros. Sc Warren street.
New York.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-08
Y. M. C. A. CAMPAIGN is
ON FOR 5000 MEMBERSHIP

give thousand members by Septem-
Der II is the slogan of the Young Mems
Christian association of Los Angeles.
A membership campaign and re-
ception to C. F. Quillian, assistant gen.
eral secretary made a combination
meeting last night at the association
rooms. Secretary Quillian recently re-
turned after an absence of two years
of special study in the east.
D. e. Luther, general secretary, pre-
sided last night. The colored quartet
Of the association furnished several
selections. Prof. N. L. Ridderhoff also
rendered a mandolin solo.
Secretary Luther brought before the
association the Importance of active
membership work in securing the 5000
members, the limit which has been
mapped out to be accomplished before
September Is, at the close of the re-
ceptions to be given in the new build
ing.
R. M. Allan spoke in the highest
terms of the manner in which the
membership work is progressing.
Byron Hanna spoke on 1.-THE Neces-
sity of Beginning Right Quick"
DR.. e. B. Sweet expressed himself on
my Duty and My Opportunity"
Secretary Quillian enlarged upon his
topic, tits Up to Us as Members He
was followed by John TORY, C. L.
Graham w. W. Willis and L. B. Aus
tin and V. S. Martin.
1t was decided that ten captains he
selected for ten campaign membership
teams of ten each, and that each cap
tain should select his lieutenant.
The following captains were selected
last night, with three more to be added
later: Robert M Allan, r. F. Bost-
wick. John Tory H. M. Matthieson, 1.
e. Haines, F. B. Cretsher and Byron
c.. Hanna.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-08
MAN WHO ESCAPED WITH
YACHT NOW IN ENSENADA
Frank Bell Writes to Attorney, Deny
Ing That He Threw Officer Over.
board--Says He VIII Re-
turn Here

j. L. Fleming, attorney for Frank M
Bell who, after securing possession of
the yacht Aloha, sailed south from San
Pedro two weeks ago, received a let
Ter from Bell at Ensenada, where he
will remain for while.
The attorney stated that Bell will
return to Los Angeles shortly and that
Bell writes that he did not throw the
officer overheard in getting possession
of the vessel, as it is alleged, but that
he displayed clearance papers to the
deputy constable, who, he declares, left
the boat.
Constable Cochran says Bell will be
arrested upon his return for taking
property from an officer A deputy
from Cochran's office was in charge Of
the boat when it is declared, Bell and
his sailors threw him overheard and
sailed away.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-08

fifteen weeks she played fifteen roles
in a Richmond, Va, stock company.
Later she went on tour with q. H.
Sothern in eff I Were King" 1t was
in the latter production that Miss
Ellington last appeared in California.
Miss Ellington next appeared in "a
Japanese Nightingale" and Mrs. LET
fingwelrs Boots" and last season. as
one eastern critic put it, surprised
her dearest enemies" by her tremen-
dous stride in His House in Order
with John Drew.
Miss Ellington was the first English
speaking actress to essay the role of
the young wife in "The Thief" and
her success in that role has been
marked.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-08
ALLEGED BUNK0 MAN GETS
TERM ON THE CHAIN GANG
After Four Attempts, Detectives Sue.
coed In Convicting Troublesome
Race Horse Character Ac-
cused of SWindles

After four unsuccessful attempts to
get c. w. A. Hall, an alleged bunko
man who has given the police constd-
cradle trouble, safely in Jail, the de-
tective bureau yesterday afternoon was
Hall was a At candidate for the chain
gang. The court gave the defendant
six months on a charge of vagrancy.
Hall was hailed into court on the
complaint of w. L. Riley, who asserted
that the defendant had approached him
with a get-rich-duick race horse prop
'osition. Hall has been arrested at
least four previous times as being i'm
plicated in various gambling swindles.
He goes after big game. Riley was
prospective contributor of $4,000.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-08
COLONISTS' RATES
TO Be IN EFFECT
SANTA FE WINS FIGHT FOR
FALL CUT
Southern Pacific and Salt Lake Give
In and Reduction VIII Be
Made as Usual in
Autumn

While it was the intention of the
Southern Pacific and Salt Lake roads
to abolish the customary colonists'
rates to California during September
and October from points east of the
Missouri river, the action of the Santa
Fe in maintaining the rates will force
the other roads to continue the prac-
tice.
1t was the custom of all the roads
to maintain colonist rates west of the
Missouri, but as connecting points on
the Union Pacific and Southern Pa
cific east of the Missouri declined to
cooperate and accept the rates, all
the roads except the Santa Fe de-
cided toeabolish the colonists' rates.
The following telegram from W. J.
Black, passenger traffic manager of the
Santa Fe at Chicago, was received yes
terday by Assistant Traffic Manager
J. ]. Byrne:
The connections of the Union Pacific,
Southern Pacific and Salt Lake east of the
Missouri river. have declined to Join them
in making effectice the colonist rates TO
California proposed during the months of
September and October, consequently unless
the Santa Fe disregard the wishes of all
other lines east of Missouri river colonist
rates can only be made from the Missouri
river west.
Although the responsibility is greater
than we wish to assume. owing to the pro-
posed litigation in two-cent states have
concluded to place in effect colonist rates
from Chicago and intermediate points as
well as from the Missouri river during Sep
TENDER and October. which necessarily will
force into effect similar rates from St
Louis, Cairo Memphis and all points east.
The colonists' rates in the past have
proved an important element in the
development of Southern California.
Their abolition at this time undoubt-
eddy though imperceptiblv would re-
tard the progress of many of the
growing industries of the state
AS the Santa Fe has taken the mi
tiative and established a rate between
Kansas City and Chicago the flow of
colonists from the east during the
months of September and October will
continue.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-08
TO TALK ON "WHAT WORLD
NEVER KNEW TILL NOW"

AS DR.. David Starr Jordan is called
to the coast of Maine by President
Roosevelt on the international fish
commission, he cannot fill his lecture
enga gements with the Venice Chau-
tauqua. But his place on Friday even
ing will be taken by Benjamin Fay
Mills, former president of the Venice
assembly.
The title of Mr.. Mills lecture is
What the World Never Knew Till
Now" The query is, with that sim
gular title, what is the subject of his
lecturer"
Secretary Knight has already re-
ceived several answers, no two of
which is alike. He invites others to
give their version of what the subject
of Mr. Mills lecture will be and win
publish their replies.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-08
WEATHER MAN FAILS TO
BOOST MERCURY ABOVE 81
Heat More Oppressive to Pedestrians
Than That Usually Dealt Out
to Southern CALI
fornia

Well, 1t WAS rather warm yester-
day, but the coolest place in town was
the Office of Weatherman Wollaber.
With all his instruments, parapher-
MALTA and apparatus he could not get
the mercury beyond 81, but when you
told the sweltering man on the sunny
side of the street the weatherman's
figures, he scowled at you and said he
guessed he knew when 1t was hot
The heat yesterday seemed more OPP
pressive than that usually dealt out to
Southern California, and this marked
characteristic was noticeable until late
in the evening.
The weather office has a little more
of the same on tap for today.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-08
Hot Wave Continued

PHILADELPHIA, July Through
the maximum temperature was few
degrees below that of yesterday. the
thermometer registered 81. and there
was much continued suffering from the
hot wave here. The names of five per-
sons were added tonight to the list of
those who died from the effects of the
heat, bringing the total up to twelve
deaths.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-08
Public Installation

FupHc installation
There will be public installation of
the officers of lodge No. / of the Fra
ternal Brotherhood at Alhambra hall
tomorrow evening at o'clock.
To S; TX to Prohibitionists
Mrs. Marshall Flansbury will address
the Prohibition Chautauqua at the Pas
adena Methodist church tomorrow af-
ternoon. Mrs. Flansbury was formerly
of Meriden, Conn, but is now a resi-
dent of Los Angeles.
Plan to Remove Club
AT the weekly luncheon of the Fed
GRAFTON club today plans for the re-
moval to the top floor of the Wright &
Calender building will be discussed
and reports made. The question of
Incorporating the club will also be con-
sidered.
Helped by Legal Aid
At board meeting of the Legal Aid
society held yesterday morning in the
office of the Columbia Trust company
Mrs. Leland Norton, secretary, re-
ported twenty-eight cases satisfactor-
lily settled by the society during the
past six weeks.
Chinese Say Not Guilty
Fifteen Chinese, the catch of the
police drag net in Chinatown, were ar
terday morning on a vagrancy charge
and pleaded not guilty. Ten of the
celestials were released on $100 bond
each. The other five went back to the
jail
Boy Hurt While Playing
Bonnie Vignes, a 14-year-old boy liv-
ing at 1922 East First street, fell at the
Utah street playground last night while
playing a game of tag and fractured his
right arm at the wrist. He was taken
to the receiving hospital, where DR..
Wright reduced the fracture, after
which the boy was sent home.
Shot by Accident
AL E. Weaver, 1926 Central avenue
who shot himself Sunday night, is ex-
pected to be out of the county hospi-
tai soon The case was at first re-
ported as attempted suicide. William
Weaver, the father, said yesterday
that his son borrowed a revolver from
Linn to loan to a friend and accident
ally discharged it, The young man
was not intoxicated at the time, the
father says.
Boys Accused of Theft
Harry Swartz, aged 70 years; Louis
Abonisia, aged IA years, and lyman
BaLboshov, aged Is years; who live on
Solhno street, near Buera Vista street,
were booked at the detention home last
night by Detectives Ritch and Rob
erds on charges of petit larceny. 1t is
alleged the boys stole six cheap
watches from the Owl drug company at
Fifth street and Broadway. Three of
the watches were recovered by the
police.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-08
TWENTY-THREE DEAD;
SCORES FRUSTRATED
New York and Other Eastern Cities
Suffer from Heat, but Consider.
able Relief Is Promised
Today

NEW YORK, July 7.--Twenty-t three
persons were killed and scores pros
trated by the heat wave in the eighteen
hours ending at 1890 o'clock tonight.
Within the last forty-two hours the hot
spell has claimed forty-four victims.
Relief is promised by the weather
bureau tomorrow. The official Their
mometer touched 81 degrees at noon
TODAY