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Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-28
OPPOSE EXEMPTION
IN TRAFFIC LAWS
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE WOULD KEEP
DOORS CLOSED
Fears Return of Bad Conditions II Oil
Wagons Are Permitted in
Daylight in Congested
District

The Municipal league has asked the
city councilmen that they do not vote
Tor the proposed amendment to the
traffic ordinance, which will extend the
time for the delivery of oil in the con-
gested district, which is now limited to
the hours from a. m. to a. M, to
II a. m., an increase of three hours IN
the busiest portion of the day.
These huge wagons standing for q
long time in the narrow streets, like
Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth, be-
tween Spring and Broadway, are one OF
the most serious causes of congestion
there" said Secretary Charles d. VIII
lard.
I'VE object to the amendment itself
as tending to restore bad conditions
which we have struggled to get rid of
and also as opening the door for all
kinds of changes In the ordinance
which will eventuate in it's utter de"
struction.
1--WE appreciate that there is the
pressure of some hotel owners and block
owners who desire this extension OF
time, but we ask you to remember that
| these people are few in number as COM
pared with the vast number of people
who use the streets for wagons, car
riages and automobiles, and while the
| latter class may not take the trouble
| because their interests are not so i'm
mediately involved, to come and see
| you, nevertheless, they will certainly
| object and criticise the action of the
council when they find these wagons are
back again blocking the way"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-28

Johnson, in his communication to the
chief, made but one provision as 10
the qualifications of his bride. That
was that the woman who would con-
sent to bear his name must be a good
woman. The women on the other hand,
expect Johnson to be a plaster saint.
Some of them even express their dis
like of a man who swears at having to
put up window shades and stove pipes.
The following letter, picked out from
a number of delicately scented mis-
sives, is from a college graduate:
Chief Kern. Dear Sir: Having seen
your ad. in the papers from Harry
Johnson wanting a wife, my require
ments of a husband are as follows: He
must not be a Mormon, or chew to-
bacco, or smoke-not even cigars, or
drink any kind of strong drinks unless
he's got the grip or there is smallpox
in the neighborhood or something of
that sort. He must be willing to join
some Christian church after marriage
and must gradually wean himself away
from profanity and club life and must
be willing to care for children-even to
rocking the baby at nights.
Il cannot cook but will go to cooking
school if 1 am the lucky one. My age
is 20. Called gooC looking by my
friends, and my enemies say I am not.
l am tall and graceful, six feet tall,
weight 140 pounds. Beautiful auburn
hair, freckles, ever so many, but they
are becoming to me. l wear No.
shoes, have college education. l wiz
use a Miss J. ]. Jones for a name till
1 see Mr.. Johnsons photo. Address
General Delivery
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-28
ATTORNEYS TAKE CASE
TO COURT OF APPEALS S
Lawyers for California Development
Company Apply to San Francisco
Court to Determine Matter
of Jurisdiction

AS one of the results of the suit of
the Liverpool Salt company brought
against the California Development
company a writ of mandamus has
been asked for by attorneys of the
defendant from Judges Gilbert, Ross
and Morrow of San Francisco, sitting
as United States circuit court of ap-
peals, to compel Judge Wellborn of
the Los Angeles court to amend his
recent decision.
The San Francisco court has taken
the matter under advisement.
Judge Wellborn's opinion was in the
nature of an injunction issued Janu-
ary 10. 1t contained two clerical err
rors, in description of the land. These
errors were amended by Judge Well
born, who then discovered that an ap-
peal had been taken from the original
decision before the amendment was
interpolated. He recalled the instruc-
tion for correction on the grounds that
the case was out of his Jurisdiction.
According to United States Commits
sioner Van Dyke of Los Angeles, it is
merely a matter brought to the San
Francisco court of appeals to determine
which court has authority to make an
amendment in the decision after an
appeal has been taken.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-28

tion about her on the sidewalk near
the justice court. AS her three enemies
emerged the women of one side gazed
into the eyes of those on the other. as
women gaze, and all were undisturbed
as women are.
This optical warfare would probably
have resulted in confusion for Mrs.
SlilIe's adversaries had they not REIN
forced their visual batteries with a per-
ceptible and contemptuous drawing in
of their skirts as they passed.
did you see that?" Mrs Slike asked
Indignantly, turning to her friends. 81
did think that 1 would drop this case,
but now 1 won't. To think we have to
live in such a place. / am descended
from the aristocracy and feel so bad
when L remember l have such neigh
bors."
Mrs. Slike brought with her from
Watts and its environments nearly a
score of witnesses. One of them, Mrs.
Cook, said she lived ION the other side
of Quarrelsome Row." and that she
could see from her back window everv-
thing that transpired in her neighbors'
yards.
She indicated that the result of some
of these observations would be highly
interesting to the court, and was greatly
disappointed when told the opportunity
to do so must be delayed.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-28

~ HOULD the matrimonial correspon-
dence increase in volume, as it
~ bids fair to do, it will be neces-
sary for Chief Kern to employ an as
sistant for the purpose of conducting
his bureau for mating lonely persons.
Since the receipt of the letter from
Harry Johnson, a railroad man of Las
Vegas, New, asking the chief to Sc
cure him a wife, letter. from women
by the score have CURED in; all ex-
pressing their willingness to share the
ups and downs of the lonely citizen of
Las Vegas. Not only have the COM
munications come by mail, but by mes
senger, telephone and in some instances
by the fair ones themselves. All want
to share Johnson's lonely life.
Nearly all require that their future
husband be a model man, very
paragon of virtue. They insist that
before they consent to accompany the
railroad man on the run of life, he
must produce evidence that he is not
addicted to the liquor habit; does not
smoke or chew tobacco, and must be a
Christian, a member of some church
or willing to affiliate with some re-
ligious body Immediately after the
marriage ceremony.
OF course, they want to get glimpse
of his photo before committing them
selves or divulging their true names.
In nearly every case, the fair damsels
sign their missives with a fictitious
name None of the rivals for the rail-
road mans hand admit they are any
thing but good looking or considered
| handsome by their friends"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-28
WOMEN'S ROW is
AGAIN IN COURT
CASE is CONTINUED UNTIL ST
PATRlck'S DAY
Factions from Samsauer Station Ap-
pear for Second Time in Court.
Glare and Swish
Skirts

The trials of the three women from
Samsauer Station, Just south of
Watts" was yesterday continued by
Justice Summerfield until March IL
much TO the delight of the trio and the
disgust of Mrs I4ota Slike, who had
caused the arrests on a charge of dis
turbing the peace.
II just know that man Summerfeld
is Irish and that he set the cases for
the 18th because it is St. Patrick's day
and he will have an excuse to again
postpone them" she said.
Mrs. Sadie Townsend, Mrs. Amanda
Dausch and Mrs. Rose Dausch, the
three defendants, arrived at the little
justice court so long before the time set
for the trials yesterday that their haste
gave rise to suspicious they were more
than anxious for the fray, legal or
otherwise. They were accompanied by
their attorney, Miss Edith Mckinley OF
Watts, on whose request the continu-
ance was granted
Mrs Slike, with her husband and S.
year old son, reached the justice court
ten minutes after the arrival of hel
enemies. She was fianked on either side
by two female friends, while for a block
to the rear at intervals of a few yards
could be seen women. old and young
hurrying toward the scene of trouble.
Told of Continuance
When she was informed of the con-
tinuance, Mrs. Slike gathered her fac
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-28
SMALL BANKS MAY
RESIST NEW POLICY
PROPOSE STEPS TO ORGANIZE
INDEPENDENTLY
Clearing House Declaration of Future
Policy Regarded as Meaning
Sitting Competltion-New
Clearing House

Some of the "small' banks of Los
Angeles. which are to be affected by
the new rule of the clearing house
requiring 100000 capital stock, are
talking about resisting the policy of
the clearing house association. Many
of them cannot provide capitaliza-
tion as required and yet they say they
must continue in business and take
steps to protect the credit of their
paper.
They assert that the smaller banks
have an opportunity to organize an
other clearing house which will be able
to care for their business. But others
say there is no need for alarm, as
the small banks will have ample time
to meet the situation, fixed for Sep
tember s. when the rule of the clear
ing house is to be enforced.
President w. c. Elder of the Globe
Savings bank says the policy adopted
by the clearing house will not affect
the Globe, as within sixty days the
bank will have a capital of $2OO,OOO.
The capital is now 100000. Mr.. Elder,
however. Is not indorsing the new pol
icy of the clearing house. 81 believe
in living and let live" said he. Il do
not regard the action taken as neces-
sary, and In the case of the Globe 1t
makes no difference as, whether the
policy was adopted or not, our capt.
tai would have soon reached the
amount fixed by the clearing house.
As a matter of common fairness the
rule should not have been adopted"
Many of the banks of small capital
point to their statements as showing
a sound financial condition and say
that, while their volume of business
is not as large as the banks with
great capital. their financial strength
is proportionately as good. They fear
it is a policy that will mean sitting
competition. Just how they will meet
the situation will be determined later,
as several interested in the small
banks favor concerted action. They
also believe that the clearing house
may reasonably be asked to modify
its policy.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-28
WOULD RESTRICT VENDORS
IN CENTRAL PARK SQUARE
FLOWER SELLERS MAY BE IN A
BUNCH HEREAFTER
Florists Who Pay Taxes, Rents and
Wages Urge City Council to
Stop Street PeddIing
Competition

Members of the city council, Acting
Mayor Niles Pease and Mayors
Secretary Herbert d. Kennedy will
hold conference in the mayors Of
flee with florists this morning to see
what can be done to save the profits
of florists who rent stores. pay taxes
and hire help, yet whose business has
suffered severely through the compe-
tition of scores of flower peddlers lin
ing the street corners, who pay practi-
cally nothing to the city.
Before going north Mayor A. c. Har-
per suggested that these vendors be
limited to the sidewalks surrounding
Central park. This colonizing of flower
vendors would be picturesque fea-
ture of Los Angeles life and the flor
lists could not complain.
The issuance of permits is being
limited as much as possible to women,
decrepit persons and youths.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-28
CHARGED WITH HIDING
PROPERTY FROM COURT
pesser and Lifrand Alleged to Have
Secreted $1,000 Worth of Goods
from Referee in Bank
ruptcy Proceedings

Arguments were closed in the con-
tempt proceedings against H. Desser
and Louis Lifrand at the United States
district court yesterday, and a ruling
viii be made by Judge Wellborn today.
Action is brought against Desser and
Lifrand by H. B. Rossiter, trustee In
bankruptcy, through his attorney, w.
4. Craig. Rossiter seeks to compel the
defendants to return $500 worth of
property which. it is alleged, they con-
oealed when bankruptcy proceedings
were instituted last year by their
creditors.
The defendants claim they made a
true showing of their goods before the
referee in bankruptcy, while the plea
is made by the prosecution that an or
der of the court be drawn up remand
ing the defendants to Jail for contempt
until they produce the property. which,
1t is alleged, they tried to make exempt
from bankruptcy proceedings.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-28
TRACK TEAM
HAS KI/NONO
BONITA UNION ATHLETES ARE
MYSTlFIED
HAVE A GIRLS SUIT CASE BY
MISTAKE
Cannot Find Owner of Valise Which
Contains Shirtwaists but No
Running Suits or
"Corks"

All the members of the Bonita Union
high school track team which came to
play the Monrovia high school recent
ly. are singing the chorus of that
beautiful melody II want to be among
the girls"
It happened in this wise.
The track team of the Bonita Union
came by way of train from their in
stitution, which is near Pomona, to
play Monrovia. Train crowded. Pas
sengers of the male gender standing
UP, and others occupying all the seats.
Suit cases belonging to passengers of
both genders piled around the car in
various places.
Hence hung trouble.
Fate decreed the prettiest girl of
the bunch" should place her suit case
on the floor first, so it naturally fol-
lowed that other suit cases belonging
to the members of the track team
should be piled all around it, as men,
bers of the school boarded the car.
Then came the ride to Los Angeles,
and the subsequent rush for the door
as soon as the train stopped at the
station.
In the turmoil everybody grabbed
his or her valise as quickly as possible,
and the track team went out to Mon
rovia, while the prettiest girl in the
"bunch" went her way.
Takes Away VaIse
Now it so happened that Horace
Durkee, one of the best men of the
high school team, stepped into the
gymnasium at Monrovia and opened
the valise he had brought from the
train, with the intention of donning
his running shirt and trunks, his
running shoes and his "corks."
He got the valise open, thrust his
hand into the fair bosom of the thing
and pulled out the prettiest kimono he
ever saw. Members of the team gath
cred around him and asked him if
that were the style of bath robe they
were using at Maud pavilion nova
days.
mo bruiser ever wore anything like
that in this country" commented one
of the crowd.
Durkee next hauled forth a corset
which had its mind set on nothing so
vulgar as track meets, but was lying
in wait for three step" or an eight
course banquet.
"Grief, look at tn chest protector
Durks got!'' walled one of the team.
Then followed sundry articles, such
as full length hose. some domestic
rats shirtwaists of the elbow-sleeve
type, ana ldCt COldlS DGioilSlhS W
girls boarding schools or fair-haired
stenographers.
1t looked for time as though one
member of the Bonita team would
have to try for a record in a kimono,
but he managed to borrow some extra
togs from the rest of the crowd and
so saved himself.
Still Has Case
However. he has on his hands a
suit case for which he has no use in
this world or the next: and he hasn't
the slightest idea what girl has his
own.
somewhere my love lies dreaming
somewhere a broken heart" sang the
team as they went back to the Bonita
training quarters that evening.
For somewhere the prettiest blonde
they ever set eyes on was doubtless
trying that same evening to remem-
ber why she placed a first team"
sweater and a running suit in her
valise instead of a ball dress and a
kimono of light blue with white dots.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-28
The Lumninr or PIae.

"Consumption had me IN It's grasp.
and had almost reached the Jumping
off place, when was advised to try DR.
Kings New Discovery: and I want to
say right now, it saved my life. I'M
provement began wit: the first bottle.
and after taking one dozen bottles 7
was well and Happy man again." saws
George Moore of Grimesland. N. C. AS
a remedy for coughs and colds and
healer of weak, sore lungs and for pre-
venting pneumonia New Discovery Is
supreme. 50c and s1.c0 at Dean Drug
Co. Trial bottle free.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-28
LINCOLN-R00SEVELT
LEAGUE GATHERING
Judge Noyes to Speak at Sawtelle To-
niqht and Lee Gates at The
Palms Tomorrow
Evening

Members Of the Lincoln-R Roosevelt
Republican league will meet at Saw
telle at o'clock tonight.
Judge Noyes is to be the principal
speaker, and the members anticipate
an interesting address. Women are
especially invited to attend.
The league will hold a gathering to-
morrow evening at The Palms, the
hour Of meeting being the same,
o'clock The principal address will be
made by Lee C. Gates of Los Angeles.
The league is growing in interest AMI
in numbers, and plans for the forth
coming campaign are under considera-
ton.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-28
SLEEPING WOMAN MAY
AWAKEN AT ANY TIME
Mrs. Beulah Hawkins Said to Be More
Conscious Than When She
Went to the County
Hospital

Mrs. Beulah Hawkins, who has been
sleeping for twenty-three days at the
county hospital, may awaken at any
moment.
This is the opinion of her nurse, who
believes Mrs. Hawkins is more con-
scious than when she went to the hos
pital. Accordingly DR.. Barber is max
ing preparations to care for her if she
should awaken, as it is feared she might
go insane temporarily Immediately af-
ter awakening.
All attempts to arouse her have failed
signally.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-28
NINE. CARRENO SUGGESTS
MUSIC FOR EVANS MEN

Word has been received by the battle
ship fleet reception committee from
Madame Teresa Careno, the pianiste.
expressing regrets that she cannot be
here when the fleet arrives.
Madame Carreno suggests that much
music be interspersed on the programs,
saying II is language understood by
persons Of all nationalities.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-28
Munsey Buys Newspaper

NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-Frank A.
Munsey today announced that he had
bought the Baltimore News and will
assume control of the newspaper Sat-
urday.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-28
PRESIDENT TRANSMITS HAGUE
PEACE CONFERENCE PRODUCTS
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-President
Roosevelt transmitted to the senate
today thirteen treaties and declara-
tion-the product of The Hague con-
ference. The treaties are accompanied
by an exhaustive report of the doings
of the American delegation at The
Hague. written by Solicitor Scott of
the state department; also letter
of transmittal by Secretary Root. The
declaration forbids the dropping of
high explosives from balloons in time
of war.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-28
Group

Not a minute should be lost when a child
elbows symptoms of Group. Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy given as soon as the child
becomes hoarse, or even after the croupy
cough appears. will prevent the attack.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-28
CASE WILL REACH
THE JURY TODAY
JUDGE REFUSES TO ORDER NON.
SUIT
Attorneys for Man Charged with H.
legal Registration Ask Court to
Decide Matter but Request
Is Refused

Contrary to expectations the case of
Daniel j. Lewis, charged with illegal
registration at Ocean Park, did not go
to the jury yesterday, the delay being
caused by long conference between
attorneys on both sides and Judge Con-
rey in the latters chambers during the
afternoon.
This conference lasted nearly two
hours and was held at the request Of
the attorneys for Lewis, who wished the
court to take the case from the hands
Of the jury and order non-suit. This
action the court refused to take and
when the attorneys again took their
places arguments We're at once begun,
G, Ray Horton, deputy district attor-
ney making the opening address, He
was followed by John H. Mott. one of
Lewis counsel and the argument will
be concluded this morning by Hartley
Shaw, chief deputy district attorney.
The forenoon yesterday was taken up
with the examination of witnesses, the
chief one being John d. Johnson, a
negro.
Johnson came into court following the
issuance of a bench warrant Wednes-
day. He disclaimed any intention of
avoiding his duties as a witness.
johnson, who was at one time en-
ployed by Lewis as gardener at $50 San
Julian street, testified he had taken
1ctA VI lllt pi 0llliSGS huIiilS AuSuS anu
September and that he had seen Lewis
at the house once in August and a
number of times in September.
Hotel Man Testifies
T. o. Evans, proprietor of the De.
catur hotel at Ocean Park said he did
not see Lewis there in August or Sep
| tember and said the books of the hotel
did not show Lewis registration. SINH
lar testimony was given by clerk at
| the hotel.
| Before the beginning of the trial yes
terday morning the contempt proceed
ings against Shaw and Horton were
taken up by Judge Conrey, who an
nounced the appointment of Attorney
James G. Scarborough as special prose-
cutor Attorney Scarborough will pre-
sent his case against the deputy dis
trict attorneys this morning at 8
o'clock
The selection of Scarborough is salts :
| factory to the district attorney and to
, the attorneys representing the defense
| in the illegal registration cases. E. w.
| Britt, who was suggested some days
| ago by both sides as special prosecutor.
| was excused from acting because of
other work in the courts.
Shaw and Horton are charged with
| violating the process of the court in
| issuing grand jury subpoenas when that
body was not in session. They claim
these acts, if committed, were the re-
suit of inadventure.
L
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-28

HOTEL GREEN, European rate
$3.50 per day; American rate $3.50 per
day upward.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-28

When she was informed of the con-
tinuance Mrs. Slike gathered her fac
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-28
When Standard Oil was
Fined $29,OOO,OOO

Herbert N. CassOn gives a remarkable
word picture of the most vivid and dram
attic moment in the history of business
together with character sketch of
Kenesaw Mountain Lands and host of
inside facts about the Standard Oil
lawyers.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-28

strikes the new magazine making It's the magazine you
ogma The best writers write for it. the best artists make pc
The New Broadway totally different from any other magazine
the most pronounced publishing recent
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-09

20 young people were present. The
watermelon contest was won by Miss
Queene Shilling.
%*%
Mrs. Marshall OF Oakland is visit
ing her cousin, Miss Jessie Kilman
%****
Miss Grace Stokes and her guest
Miss Phoebe Binney, of California,
and Miss Elsie Elmore are at Red
Rock Cottage, Cannon Beach, for a
two weeks outing.
*** *%
Misses Margaret and Winnifred Hig
gins are spending week at the Glen
Warren cottage at Elk Creek and
Cannon Beach.
&* **%
Miss Mary Berry entertained the
members OF the Saturday Afternoon
Club at her home on Irving avenue
yesterday.
#'###
Miss Maysie Foster, Of Portland,
who has been the guest OF Miss Lucy
Morton for the past two weeks re-
turned to her home on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs, J. N. Griffin and
family are at their cottage at Can
non Beach for the balance of the
season
Miss Ida Wahlgren has gone to
Portland for an extended visit with
relatives and friends,
*****
Miss Jessie Sands has returned
home from a vacation trip to Yaquina
Bay
N%
Misses May Utzinger, Bess Reed
and Mary Berry will spend two
weeks at Elk Greek and Cannon
Beach, the guests of Mrs, L. Man
sur Ir.
**#&*
Rev. and Mrs, w S. Gilbert and
children and Mrs. A. D Garner and
fanny will leave Il .r2riy part Of the
week for a two weeks outing at
Cannon Ia h.
31R#*
Miss Nell and Grace Davis are
spending their vacation at Seaside,
#%# 80
Miss Lena Tawney Of Portlond
formerly of this city spent some
little time here yesterday, en- route
to Seaside for an outing.