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Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-03
PASADENA
j. II. BRADwAY, ACT.
Home phone 1855, Sunset s74O.
DESIRE PUBLIC LOAN
TO OPEN PLAYGROUND
COMMISSION OFFERED FREE
LEASE OF LAND
carneIita Gardens Association Comes
to Rescue, but Money Is Required
to Furnish the Necessary
Equipment
enecial to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
PASADENA, Sept. 2.--Friday morn
ing the playground commission VIII
hold a meeting, adjourned from TINS
afternoon, at which plans Will be nlaue
for asking from the city council loan
of about $500, with which 10 EQUIP
playground in the Carmelita Gardens
land.
The commission has been offered a
lease of the land free, although the
tenure is somewhat indefinite, as the
Carrnelita, Gardens association hopes to
erect a convention hall on the site be-
fore next summer.
The city council already has appro-
priated a sum of money for the play
ground, but it does not become avail
able until the fall. The commission Will
ask that about $500 of this sum be ad-
Vanced from the general fund to permit
the installation of the necessary play
ground without a days unnecessary
delay.
The money, il voted, will be invested
mostly in apparatus, which IN be
moved easily to some other site when
the Carmelita association needs dts
land.
The matter was fully discussed at a
meeting of the commission held in the
board of trade rooms this evening, but
there are still some details to be ar
ranged Friday morning.
The proposition must be put first to
the board of city commissioners, who
will meet next Monday afternoon. If
they approve of ii they will present 1t
to the council, which meets Tuesday
morning.
If there are no legal objections in the
way 1t is regarded as probable that the
plan will be carried out successfully.
The need of a playground is admitted
by all, but the plan to utilize a portion
of Central park, which has been sug
gested previously, has met with much
opposition.
BY coming forward with an offer of
the free use of it's six acres the Car
melita Gardens association apparently
has solved the problem. 1t is probable
that by the time the land is needed for
other purposes Tournament park will
be available for a playground.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-03
WOMAN SENDS MINUTE
DESCRIPTION OF HER
MISSING FOX TERRIER
Resident of Yuma Asks Los Angeles
Police Department to Find Lost
Canine - Offers SIS, but
viii Pay More

Had Bertillion perfected a system
for the measurement to be used In
identifying bulldogs it is likely Mrs
Jeanette Truax of Yuma, Ariz., would
have sent minute description of her
lost pet after that method. AS 1t is
however, she gave a remarkable de-
scription, even to describing the size
and length of the lost animals feet and
toes.
The woman wrote a letter to Chief
of Police Kern and expressed great
anxiety concerning the fate of a certain
brindle Boston bull terrier that dis
appeared from the home of Mrs. Truax
at Yuma. She fears that the intelli-
gent canine has been stolen and shipped
to Los Angeles, where it Will likely
forget its early training and become
a hardened city rounder.
The writer gives the weight, height
and general appearance of the dog.
Then she mentions almost each indi-
vidual hair. In describing the pecul-
iarities of the pet she says: HE has
a nervous affection which causes his
right hind leg to twitch little. Each
hind foot has been hurt; there is a
scar on one and a long toenail on the
other. He answers to the name OF
Rover and is quite friendly and affec-
tionate. / have offered a reward OF
$5, but will pay more to get him."
Mrs. Truax declares that she Is al
most heartbroken over the loss of ner
pet and closes her letter by saying she
loves the dog and gives him better
treatment than most people do their
children.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-03
RECEPTION TO VISITING
EAGLES ENDS GL0RI0pSLY

SAN PEDRO, Sept. 2.-Last night
the windup of the entertainment to
the Eagles came when Capt. Dunham
of the steamer Roanoke turned the
ships cabins and decks over to the
travellers. After the big feed, followed
night of solid jollification.
The fun started when Santa Barbara
was sighted, and kept up until San
Pedro light loomed up and the break
water was passed. The following
named participated in the fun and will
hunt the feathers early tonight:
Miss Barber, H. Dickinson, Celestia
Dickenson, Bert e. Mackley, Clarabel
Bryant, E. H. Carpenter, Bruce ia
quins, Mr.. and Mrs. r. Anderson, Mrs.
e. Schaefer. R. o. Nemeyer, ]. c.
Smith, ]. G. Shottel, Mrs. Clyde Brew
ster, C. Flo Smith, M. S. Fuller, T.
Bright, Mr.. and Mrs. Eighholz, Chris
Paulson, Cora Paulson, Charles H.
man, Geneva Blair, Stanley Stokes,
Alice Stokes, Mrs. J. D. Rose, Charles
II. Marsh, Mrs. l.. White, Miss Louisa
D. Wenk, Miss Jessie Patterson, H.
e. Watts, Theodore Ritter, Mrs. Daisy
Meyers, Mrs. d. Hansen, e. G. Burns,
j. E. Bent,;en, Joe e. Cornwall, wife
and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Sandrick,
G. Hutchinson, S. sefridge, Mrs.
Charles Reiner. John Weber, D. Dan
iel, Mrs. N. E. Burr Frank Meyer, I.
G. Hubbard, Mrs. I. c.. Hubbard, John
Forum, Mrs. John Forum, I. Hogee.
Joseph e. Cornwell and wife of Red
lands, representatives of the Redmen,
were busy making notes of how the
Eagles did business in the matter of
fun making. They landed the Red
mems convention for Redlands next
year. This will be the first meeting in
Southern California, and the order is
forty-three years old.
The musical program was carried out
by Mrs. Brewster of Los Angeles, Miss
Bryant of Ocean Park, Miss Barber of
Los Angeles, Theodore Ritter, a man
dolin expert, and Mrs. Ditweiler and
daughter and D. Daniels of San Fran
cisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-03
SANTA MONICA NEWS NOTES

Special 10 Inc Herald.
SANTA MONICA, Sept. 2.-The Pro-
hibitionists of the Seventh ward have
organized a club. T. o. Sanderson has
been named president, w. F. Parish
secretary and M. L. Hudson treasurer.
This organization proposes to take an
active interest in the campaign this
fall.
The lease of 400 acres of the Antonio
Machado lands Immediately east of
the city will bring the oil operators
to the very doors of the city. The land
has fallen into the hands Of Los An
geles oil operatives, who have had 1t
exported, with the result that drilling
is to be commenced at once.
w. A Fairburn of Los Angeles is
nursing a rib, broken by the explosion
of a can of gasoline on boat he was
attempting to launch near the Hollis
ter avenue pier. The little boat was
wrecked completely and Fairburn had
a narrow escape from being drowned
and cremated
The dedicatory sermon of the new
African Methodist Episcopal church
was preached tonight by Bishop Phil
lips. The church was used as a school
house until recently and it's removal to
the church lot has just been accom-
plished. ~,LIA1i
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-03
formerlv worked with the Fairehild.

formerly worked with the Fairchild-
Wilton Gilmore company.
Holloway is said to be disgruntled
because he was not allowed to have
the grading of Los Robles avenue. AT
the council meeting yesterday he pre-
sented a bid for the work on Colorado
street which was slightly lower than
that of his former employers.
He states today that he will erect a
complete asphalting plant here at once.
with the intention of staying In the To-
cal field.
AS the Barber Asphalt company is
also trying to get work here, this prob
ably means that rate-cutting war will
ensue. The city stands to be benefited
by such a procedure. since Councilman
Mercereau yesterday stated that the
present prices for paving were nduly
high.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-03
JAP AND PASSING DRIVER
PLUNGE TO THEIR RESCUE
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
OCEAN PARK, Sept. IF. r. Wat
son, former chief of the fire depart
rnent; a Japanese boy by the name of
Frank and a ladder were the instru-
ments by which a thrilling rescue was
effected this mprning.
Three young women, Miss Claudle
Giroux and the Misses Woodward of
500 Ocean Front, came near furnishing
the material for a tragedy. They were
carried beyond their depth while bath
ing and screamed Justify for help. Mr..
Watson, who was passing on an ex-
press wagon, ran to the scene, and,
plunging into the surf, brought two OF
the bathers ashore.
Meanwhile the Jap boy, who is en-
ployed as a cook nearby, had responded
to the cries for help, picking up lad
der as he ran. Pushing it before him
he waded into the breakers, and, man
aging to get the end of it within reach
of the other bather brought her safely
to shore.
All three were nearly exhausted, and
but for the timely arrival of the former
fire chief and his Asiatic helper In all
probability would have perished.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-03
Santa Ana
RECENT SANTA ANA DOINGS
TOLD IN BRIEF PARAGRAPHS
Office 81b N. Sycamore
Home Phone 3IB.

SANTA ANA, Sept 2.-Theodore
Klint, a local butcher. was today found
guilty on two counts of violating the
prohibition ordinance and will be SEN
fenced Friday morning. One charge
against Killing was for selling LIQUOR
and the other for giving it away. king
conducted his own case, and both trials
were without juries.
The supervisors today accepted the
bid of the Los Angeles Trust company
for the $4,000 issue of Olinda district
school bonds for par, accrued interest
and $50 premium. The w. II. Staats
company was also a bidder Offering
par, accrued interest and $12.5O0 pre-
MUM. The bonds are payable in ten
years at the rate of $500 yearly, with
interest at per cent.
The petition of the trustees of Lowell
joint school district to be allowed to
join with Whittier high school district
was granted by the supervisors. The
Lowell district lies partly in Orange
county and partly in Los Angeles.
The Southern California district of
the German Lutheran church is hold
ing its annual convention at Orange.
The sessions opened yesterday.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-03
LONG BEACH
Office Ie Pine 81.
Phone Hems 81. sunNe4 s5o1.
CITIZENS VOTE DOWN
MUNICIPAL BAND TAX
OBJECT TO MUSIC BY OTHER
THAN AMERICANS
Organization Hitherto Has Been Sup
ported by Subscription, but is
Now Expected to Leave
at Once
Special TO The Herald.

Special TO The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Sept. 2.-The elec-
tion held today to determine whether
the city should add a slight tax to
provide a fund to support a municipal
band resulted in the proposition being
voted down. This is believed to mean
that the splendid municipal band
which hitherto has been supported by
subscription, will leave at once.
Those who voted against the propo-
sition today did so because the muni-
cipal band is an Italian orgar ization
and it was believed that If the vote
carried the city would employ Italians
instead of Americans. 1t is probable
that now the city will not have any
band at all. There is great disappoint-
ment among progressive citizens and
lovers of music, as the band has al
ways proved a big drawing card for
Long Beach.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-03
PROPOSITION TO MOVE THE
POSTOFFIcE RAISES STORM

REDLANDS, Sept. 2.-The leaking
out of the plan to move the postoffice
from the present location to West State
street at Fourth street has stirred up
storm of protest on the part OIL the
business interests on the east side. 1t
is said that if the proposition to move
the office is accepted by the govern
ment the east side will not be given a
square deal, as the lease on the present
location will not expire for some years
yet However, 1t is said that the gov
ernment's lease is so drawn that it can
be Cancelled at any time.
The government pays $100 per month
at the present location and the projec-
tors of the change propose to furnish
new quarters at 81 month for term
Of ten years.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-03
GOOD ROADS AGITATION
PROVES GREAT SUCCESS
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
REDLANDS, Sept. 2.-The good
roads meeting held here last night re-
suited in much good for the proposed
county bond issue of $625,000 There
was a large attendance and the pro-
posed improvement was warmly APP
plauded. There is, however, some OPP
position here on the theory that the
city has not received it's just share of
the roads at this end of the valley.
This was answered strongly by mem
bers of the highway commission and
the belief is general that the bonds will
carry by strong majority in this city.
Commissioners G. NJ. Cooley of San
Bernardino and Nichols of this city
spoke, as did also Supervisor J. B..
Glover, Mayor Kingsbury and others.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-03
San BernardinO News
Onice sos Third Street.
Phonss-HemS eTBi Sunset, Red 14ea
SANTA Fl RESUMING
LONG DELAYED WORK
Half Million Dollars Expended Dur
ing the Past Year on Local
Plant and More Is
Expected
Special to The Herald.

Special TO The Herald
SAN BERNARDINO, Sept. 2.-That
the Santa Fe is gradually undertaking
delayed improvements on this portion
of the system is shown by the fact that
work long held up is being gradually
resumed. A gang of 200 track labor
ers has been put at work ballasting the
line from Summit to Barstow. Now
the rumor is that work will be re-
sumed at once on the immense store
house which has stood in an incom-
pleted condition in this city for the
past several months.
1t is believed that as soon as that
structure is completed work also will
be resumed on the immense machine
shop, for which the foundations are
nearly all in. The structural steel is
on the ground. In spite of tie close
times the Santa Fe has already ex-
pended more than 100000 in improve
ments in its plant in this city the past
year. and to complete the plan origin
ally outlined nearly as much more will
be expended.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-03
SANTA FE OFFICIALS HAVE
NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH

SAN BERNARDINO, Sept. "A
party of Santa F'e officials on a bridge
inspection trip, travelling in motor
cars, had a narrow escape from being
seriously injured south of Arlington,
where the cars We're ditched by num-
ber of small rocks on one of the rails.
They suffered only slight scratches,
though the cars were put out of busi-
ness. In one party were Chief Bridge
Engineer A. F. Robinson of Chicago,
Division Engineer r. ]. Arey of this
city. Bridge and Building Foreman
J. f. Parker of this city and others.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-03
entertainment PROGRAM
FOR ELKS Is ARRANGED
Committeeman Flint Is Notifying the
Lodges Throughout the Country
of What Is In Store for Them
In Los Angeles

The program of entertainment and
meetings for the annual convention and
reunion of Elks is being sent to the
various lodges throughout the country.
The final decision as to the program
was made yesterday and was an
nounced by NJ. H. Flint, committeeman.
AS arranged the plans follow closely
those outlined in The Herald a few
days ago. Visitors to the big gather
ing of antlered herds here are assured
of a merry round of entertainment.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-03
MARRIED IN MUCH SECRECY
TO LUMBER CAMP EMPLOYE
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, Sept. with
much secrecy the marriage of Mrs.
Nancy Cassie Knight occurred in the
courthouse here last night, Justice
c. L. Thomas making her the wife of
Earl Fremont Wilde, a youth of %
years. Mrs. Knight has "a summers
to her credit, according to the license.
The bride was formerly the wife of
Augustus Knight, jr.. the well-known
crack shot, who is often seen at tour
naments in Los Angeles. They agreed
to disagree several years ago after a
stormy matrimonial career, and she
is said to have secured a divorce Sc
cretly. She and her former husband
figured in property entanglements of
a sensational character about four
years ago.
The bride is a woman of remark
able beauty, while the groom is a
millwright employed in the Brookings
lumber camp in the mountains.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-03
GIVES HOTEL CLERK $1,000
FOR SAVING HIS DAUGHTER
Special to The Herald

Special to The Herald
LONG BEACH, Sept. 2.-Robert
Baird, night clerk at Hotel Virginia,
who a few days ago rescued from the
surf Miss Mary Wall, daughter of Col
E. A. Wall of Salt Lake City, has re-
ceived from Col. Wall a check for
$1,000 in appreciation of his services.
Baird was only promoted recently
from the rank of bellboy at the hotel
He plunged into the water fully
dressed, after running from the hotel
office in response to the young wom-
ans call for help.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-03
REDUCE POLICE DEPARTMENT
IN INTERESTS OF ECONOMY
special to The Herald.


OCEAN PARK, Sept. 2.-In the in
terest of economy and retrenchment the
police department will no longer have a
night desk sergeant. The council has
accepted the resignation of w. e. Nc
Clure, who has heretofore filled that
position. Murray Bowers, relieved as
sergeant, has been succeeded by Henry
Ivey. The salary of Andy Anderson,
assistant fire chief, has been cut off
entirely, and that of City Electrician H.
w. Eichbaum has ben reduced from
$3.50 to 800 per month. The city Jail is
to be quartered in the Bank of Venice
building.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-03
SANTA MONICA
Cor. Oregon ave. and Third street.
Homo phone 115e.
OCEAN PARK
IA Pier ave. Home 4Oi6; Sunset 25g1.
TAX RATE FOR YEAR TO
BE LOWER BY 10 CENTS
Payment of $4,000 Made on Magnetic.
Electrolytle Publication Plant for
Dsposlng of Santa Monlca's
Sewage
snenial to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SANTA MONICA, Sept. 2.-The city
council, convened in committee of the
whole, after considering the estimates
for the year has agreed on a tax levy
of $1.60 on each $100 valuation. This
is a clear reduction of 10 cents over the
levy of last year.
A payment of $4,000 has been made on
the magento-electrolytic sewage puri-
fication plant, which has stood the
sixty day trial test and been accepted
as satisfactory by the sewer commit
tee. This is the first plant of the kind
in the world, and. according to the
claims that are made for it, disposes
of the sewage without odor or harm to
any interests.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-03
OLD RESIDENT FOUND LYING
DEAD ON FLOOR OF HIS HOME
Special to The Herald

epeclal 10 1be
SANTA MONICA, Sept. 2.-Michael
K. Weaver, for many years resident
of Santa Monica, was found dead on
the floor of his home on Strand street
Yesterday morning. .Feaver had been
employed as inspector on street i'm
provement work. and failed to report
for duty yesterday. When he did not
appear this morning Frank Ockert went
to the Weaver home to learn if any
thing was wrong. Receiving no reply
to his knocks upon the door, he looked
through window and saw Weaver S
BODY upon the floor. On entering the
house it was found that Weaver was
dead, having been stricken undoubtedly
some time during Saturday night. He
was only partially dressed.
Deceased was so years of age and had
been a widower several years. He
leaves three sons.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-03
HIVE OF ORDER OF BEES
WILL BE ORGANIZED THURSDAY

SAN PEDRO, Sept. 2.-Mr Harsh
berger, supreme secretary of the B. o.
B., is In town arranging to install a
Pedro. The order has had Wonderful
growth, and is still growing. Thurs
day night a big swarm will organize
at the Athletic club on Seventh street.
Upward of fifty representative citi-
zens of this city are expected to form
the charter membership of the San
Pedro hive.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-03
TO HOLD PICNIC LABOR DAY
AT SANTA MONICA CANYON
Special to The Herald

Special to The Herald
SANTA MONICA, Sept. 2-The man
agement of the Santa Monica canyon is
preparing for big picnic to be held
Labor day, September Z, by the Wood
men of the World.
All the lodges in Los Angeles and
vicinity, with the Womens auxiliaries
of the order, have combined forces to
make this one of the largest fraternal
rallies of the season.
A grand barbecue is contemplated,
and sports of all kinds, for which cash
prizes are offered, will be enjoyed.
Cars direct to the canyon resort will
leave Hill street station, Los Angeles,
every few minutes during the day.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-03
COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER
TWO CHARTER AMENDMENTS
Special to The Herald.

bpeciaI 10 The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, Sept. 2.-Only
two charter amendments affecting the
water department will be placed before
the council by the charter revision
committee which has been at work
several months. This was decided at a
stormy session held last night, it hav-
ing been decided at a previous and
also stormy meeting to put up three.
Attorneys, however, hold that but two
alternates could be submitted, and the
so-called Ross amendment was side
tracked at the instance of Mayor ]. J.
Hanford.
The full list of charter amendments
will be presented to the city council
next Monday evening when that body
probably will proceed to call a special
election in order to permit the voters
to pass on them before the meeting of
the next session of the legislature.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-03
STREET-PAVlNG WAR LIKELY
TO LOWER ABNORMAL PRICES

PASADENA, Sept. "A street paw
ing war by which the city may benefit
considerably is announced today by
Andrew Holloway, a contractor who
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-03

Take good care of your doll, Ethel and
don't scratch 1t, dear" said mamma.
''But I can scratch doily's head, can't 1.
mamma ?''-Yonkers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-03
Bristol Pier Cafe

4OLLIsTER AVE. OCEAN PARK
IA delightful dinner at this favorite
beach cafe will please the most fas-
tidious. You can't find better cuisine.
service and music any place.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-03
New York Kitchen

NEOPENSk
popular dining room for ladies' and gem
tlemen High class goods at moderate rates.
under same management Thoroughly re-
modelled private dining rooms and all mod
ern convenienceA
A62 3. Main st. Open Day and Nighk.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-03
Shoes Half Price and Less

Over two hundred big display bargain tables
are displaying shoes for men. women and
children. on sale in many Instances for half
price and less Convince yourself and come
to the
MAMMOTH SHOE HOUSE.
$40 South broadway.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-02-14
They Needed Aid

a philanlh 'oIic Cleveland man heard
the other day 81 "A family down In the
Hats who were in extreme need Of imam
cial aid, says the Cleveland PLAIN Dealre-
lie made IA trip Down Ia the poor,
miserably furnished homo and found
the family was indeed, having II strug-
gle to get enough to eat.
Ito pulled three :; bills ont of his
wallet and handed them to the gaunt,
MISUNDERSTANDING mother md told her
To take it and spend it us che thought
best. y few days later he returned to
see how the family were getting along.
All the members in sight still looked
poorly fed.
"Did You buy some groceries with that
Sl5f' he asked.
~WSl, no. said the woman, with
some hesitation; You see. it was the s,rst
time we had so much money all nj once,
and it looked like such a good chapoe,
TINT we each went up and had a dozen
cabinet photoG raphs taken"