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Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
ATTORNEY WITHDRAWS
FROM LIBEL CASE
Lawyer Representing Bay Cities Water
Company Quits His Connection
with Suit in San
Francisco
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO, March 17.-De-
claring that the Tevis libel case which
is on trial before Judge Dooling is a
collusive suit, r. p. Henshaw, an at
torney representing the Bay Cities
Water company, today withdrew from
the case.
I'VE are sorry to part with you al
this stage of the case" remarked the
judge. You came here when you de
sired, and l suppose you may leave
when you WISH"
The greater part of the morning ses-
sion was taken up with motion made
by Cooke to strike out the greater part
of the testimony introduced by the de-
fense on the ground that it had no bear
ing on the case. This was taken under
advisement by the court.
The chief witness of the day in point
of elaborateness OF testimony was Con-
sulting Engineer Edward Dunyea of the
Bay Cities Water company. He testi-
fed from a portfolio of blue prints as
to his work in collecting data on rain
fall and runoff in the Sierra streams,
and particularly in the American-Con-
summnes catchment area.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
LUCE NEED
NOTHOPE FOR
IMMUNITY
S. P. OFFICIAL MAY BE FOUND
GUILTY
Attorney General Rules Testimony
Given by Freight Agent viii
Not Shield Him in Any
Manner
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 17.-With
the conclusion this afternoon of the
examination of G.. w. Luce, general
freight agent, the state railroad COM
mission at the request of Attorney
General Webb, continued the inVesti-
cation of the charges of rate discrim-
ination against the Southern Pacific,
until April 20, to await the result of
an investigation by the commission of
similar charges against the Santa F'e
md Salt Lake roads, which will COM
mence at Los Angeles on April 8.
Peter f. Dunno, representing the le-
gal department of the Southern Pa
cific, strongly obpected to the con-
tinuance, declaring tnat several de-
lays had already occurred at the in
stance of the attorney general and
that it was unjust to the Southern
Pacific to leave the hearing suspend
ed in the air. Dunno contended that
Mr.. Luce, during his seven days on
the witness stand, had fully explained
the various special rates and the con-
ditions and circumstances in which
they had been granted and he be-
lieved the railroad company was en-
titled to a speedy decision from the
commission.
Attorney General Webb, however,
stated IldC ne wanted TO SUMMON IHOI6
witnesses and believed that the in
yestigation would be more complete
after the commission had heard the
charges against the Santa Fe and Salt
Lake roads.
Commissioner Loveland referred to
statement that had appeared in some
of the newspapers that the placing of
Mr.. Luce on the stand had the effect
of granting him immunity, if guilty
of any violations of the law, and asked
Attorney General Webb whether that
ere true.
There can be no doubt but that the
placing of Mr.. Luce on the stand and
the taking of his testimony" said the
attorney general, 'in no matter results
in the granting of immunity to him,
if it is found that he has trans
gressed the law"
Mr.. Webb explained that the present
investigation, which is a sequel to the
initial inquiry of Interstate Commerce
Commissioner Franklin X. Lane last
October is being held under state and
not under federal laws.
The testimony of Mr. Luce today
dealt with the special rates granted
the California Fruit association, and
the dried fruit packers in the San
Joaquin valley.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
SINGLETON
RANCH SOLD
FAMOUS PROPERTY CHANGES
HANDS
WEALTHY PITTSBUHGER PAYS
100000 FOR LAND
Fully 1000 Inches Continuous Flow OF
Water Will Be Developed In
the Immediate
Future
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
REDLANDS, March H.-The famous
Singleton dairy ranch in the upper San
Timeoteo canyon, southwest of the city,
has been sold to E. e. Hendricks, a
wealthy Pittsburger, the purchase price
being understood to be 100000 for the
1000 acres.
1t is stated that he has purchased the
property for the water rights, 1t being
expected to develop fully 1000 inches
continuous flow of water for use on
tract of 5000 acres of land Hendricks
some months ago purchased In the
Moreno valley and which will be sub
divided and placed on the market for
settlers.
On the Singleton ranch artesian wells
can be obtained almost anywhere, and
large supplies of water can also be OBJ
tained by tunneling into the hills on
the property. The water can be run on
a suitable grade from its source to the
Moreno land, the surveys having al
ready been completed for the canals.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
WIRELESS MESSAGES FROM
FLEET RECEIVED IN NORTH
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 17.-Wire-
less signals from Rear Admiral Evans
flagship Connecticut were picked up
by the United Wireless Telegraph COM
pany station on Russian hill this even
ing. The messages came in clear and
distinct.
One item stated that the. fleet would
spend at least four days at San Pedro
and other ports of the Pacific and that
the arrival would be timed TO suit the
program arranged by the people.
Another item stated that it had been
arranged that a steamer will be sent
out from San Francisco to meet the
fleet off the bay with mail for the bat
tleships,
The messages came direct from Mag
dalena bay, which is about 1900 miles
from San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
n. r. HERTEL is NOW
A CITY COMMISSIONER
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, March 17.-Herman r.
Hertel was today appointed to va
cancy on the board of city commits
sioners by Mayor Farley and confirmed
by the council.
The vacancy on the board was caused
by the resignation of Rev.s Robert j.
Burdette, who has made several at
tempts to resign during the last year,
but was prevented from doing so by
the persuasive powers of the mayor.
However, at this time DR.. Burdette
made it plain to the city's executive
that his time is so occupied with his
professional life that he cannot give his
best services to the city.
Mr.. Hertel is prominent business
man, is a former president of the Mer-
chants association and is an active
worker in the ranks of the board of
trade.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
POMONA
Office 152 w. Second st.
Home Phone 498.
POMONA NEWS NOTES

Special to The Herald
POMONA, March 17.--Nathaniel
Burlington of Colorado Springs is ex-
pected to arrive here tomorrow to be
present at the funeral of his mother
who died yesterday.
Arthur Rhodes Robert Steele and
Charles Northcraft have returned from
their trip in the San Bernardino
mountains.
Mrs Thomas Williams leaves to-
morrow for Texas, where she expects
to visit for some time.
The young women of the Philathea
class of the Presbyterian church en-
tertained the young men of the Baraca
class at the residence of D. G. Crook
shank on San Francisco avenue last
evening. 1t was an auction party and
the boys were auctioned off to the
young women, after which refresh
ments were served and general good
time had.
The all-day meeting of the Womens
Aid society of the Baptist church
which was to have been held at the
home of Mrs. Harber on North Park
avenue Thursday has been postponed
for one week.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
APPELLATE COURT MAY
ORDER RUEF'S RELEASE
Higher Tribunal Orders District At,
torney to Show Cause Why
Boss Bail Should Not
Be Reduced
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO, March 17.--Late
this afternoon the appellate court
granted Abraham Ruefs application
for a writ of habeas corpus, making
it returnable on Friday, March 20.
The writ asks that the district at
torney be compelled to show cause why
Ruefs bail should not be forthwith
reduced to a reasonable amount and
the duplicate indictments, to the num-
ber of about forty, be dismissed.
The appellate courts decision today
is brief and simply says that, having
read the defendants allegations that
he is being held under many duplicate
indictments and that Judge Dunno, be-
fore whom the cases are set, has re-
fused to hear the defendants appli-
cation, the writ as asked for is granted.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
SPLENDID SPORT Is
FURNISHED BY RACES
Large Crowd Attends Matinee Driving
Contests on Association Track at
San ernardino-Bolock
Wins 2:35 Trot
snecial to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
SAN BERNADINO, March H.
Matinee driving races were held this
afternoon at association track, ano
were attended by large crowd. Some
splendid sport was had. The events
resulted:
235 trot won by Bolock, owned by
J. H. Kelly of San Bernardino best
time, 1882.
2:20 mixed event, won by Adalantha
owned by G. w. Prescott of Highland;
best time, 2:1S
2:4O mixed event, won by Redlands
owned by r. T. Curtis of Mission; best
time, 2:301a.
2:25 trot, won by Marigold, owned by
r. f. Garner of San Bernardino; best
time, 1926
2;SO pace, won by Wampo, owned by
A. S. Mettler of San Bernardino; best
time. 2:30.
2:40 trot, won by Eugenia, owned by
Thomas Wells of Riverside; best
time, 2:45.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
MAcHINlSTS' STRIKE MAY
SPREAD TO OTHER ROADS
BY Associated Press.

DENVER, Colo, March ia. O..
Warten of st. Louis representing the
machinists employed on all the Gould
railroads, arrived in Denver today and
is comforting with the leaders of the
shop employees of the Denver & Rio
Grande railroad who went on strike
yesterday against the open shop and
new rules recently established by the
company. 1t is the intention of the
unions, declare the leaders, If the Rio
Grande persists in it's present attitude,
to call out every union employe in
the mechanical departments of all the
Gould railroads, which include the Mis-
souri, Pacific, st. Louis, Iron Mountain
e. Southern, Texas e. Pacific, and the
Wabash.
At the strikers headquarters in this
city is claimed that nearly all of the
men in the sixteen shops on the Den
yer & Rio Grande road in Colorado
and Utah have gone out. The COM
pany officials anticipate little difficulty
in filing the strikers places.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
SANTA MONICA
AND VENICE
ale Oregon. Home nhona 1276.
WARM WELCOME
AWAITS ADMIRAL
MANY PLEASURES PLANNED FOR
SAILORS
Fleet Committee Sits Up Nights Arr
ranging Entertainments for
Members of Pathfinder
Fleet
Special to The Herald.
'On. Home phone 1276.
BIZ Oregon.

Special to The Herald.
VENICE, March IA warm well
come awaits Admiral Sebree and his
crews of the Pathfinder fleet when the
vessels drop anchor in Venice harbor
Thursday afternoon.
Every concession of the Abbot Kin
ney company will be thrown open to
the gallant tars-skating rink, dancing
PAVILION, auditorium and bowling al
;eys. AT the auditorium in the even-
ing will be given a minstrel show by
talent from the fleet, the entire pro-
ceeds to go to the sailors charity fund
The Kinney company will give the use
of the Auditorium free, furnishing
lights and ushers as well.
The sailors uniform will be a pass
port to everything in Venice. The
fleet committee Is sitting up nights
planning for the entertainment of the
officers and men. and every member of
the chamber of commerce is assisting.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
SUPERVISORS TO APPOINT
TAX COLLECTORS SUCCESSOR

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, March 1.-THE
question of the successor to the late
L. /. Coy. county tax collector, will be
taken up by the board of supervisors
tomorrow morning. Thus far there are
three avowed candidates in the field,
and there will probably be a fourth.
Assemblyman w. F. Lemon, who got
out of the way two years ago when
Mr.. Coy asked for a third term. is in
the running, while Highland has L. A.
Desmond as a candidate. Mr.. Coy was
from Highland and that district feels
it should have the privilege of naming
his successor. L. E. Moon of Cotton,
who has been Mr.. Coy's chief deputy.
is also a candidate, while it is ex-
pected that either Chino or Ontario
will present a candidate.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
CARNIVAL OF NATIONS
TO OPEN TUESDAY
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
OCEAN PARK, March 1.-THE city
is to be the city beautiful for the Elks'
Carnival of Nations which begins Tues
day of next week and continues until
Saturday evening.
The work of decorating the city will
begin Saturday morning. Pier avenue
is to be made gorgeous with the colors
of the order.
Thousands of yards of colored bunt-
ing is to be intermingled with count
less multi-colored electric lights, turn
ing Pier avenue from Trolleyway to
Ocean Front into fairyland of color
and brightness.
Louis Herzog, who is in charge of the
entertainment features of the carnival,
said tonight that there would be plenty
of fun for everybody 1--WE are going
to have the greatest time ever seen on
the beach," said Herzog. 1.-THE hackers
are the Elks. Nuff sed."
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN
IN CRITICAL CONDITION
Premier of England Is Seriously Ill
and Great Alarm Is Mani
tested Throughout the
Kingdom
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
LONDON, March 17.-The strength
of Sir Henry Campbell -Bannerman is
ebbing daily and his friends take the
gravest view of the dropsical symp-
toms which have appeared in his ex
tremities.
The general anxiety aroused by the
news filtering out from the sick room
of the premier is evident by the con-
stant stream of inquirers at his house
in Downing street The fact that
Queen Alexandra and the dowager en-
press of Russia called personally this
afternoon at the premier's residence to
inquire as to his condition shows the
patient is more critically i'll than the
public bulletins indicate.
Up to the present time the queen
had sent an equerry to inquire con-
cerning Sir Henry's condition.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
PROTESTS AGAINST CHILDREN
DRIVING CARS ON STREETS
ccuncilmen of Pasadena Listen to
First Reading of Ordinance tr-
trcduced by Member to
Safeguard Public
Special to The Herald.

Special TO The Herald
PASADENA, March 17.-Legislative
action against children driving or ope-
rating automobiles was taken by the
city council this morning when an ordi-
nance, introduced and read for the first
time, makes it a misdemeanor for any
person under the age of 16 years to
engage in the vocation of chauffeur.
The ordinance makes the offense pun
ishable by fine of not more than $100
or a sentence of thirty days in jail
1t is not uncommon to see automobiles
spinning along the busy thoroughfares
operated and guided by small children.
This is especially true of boys between
the ages of 12 and Is years.
The councilmen believe that children
of this age are not capable of avoiding
danger, and it is for the purpose or
safeguarding the lives of the people
that the measure is introduced and bids
fair to become a law at the next meet
ing of the council.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
LONG BEACH
Office 28 Locust ave.
Phone Hons 260.
AGED PHYSICIAN FALLS
DOWN FLIGHT OF STEPS
AND RECEIVERS HEARING
Special to The Herald.

LONG BEACH, March T.-Dr. I'll. 5.
Tanner, famous for his forty days fast
a number of years ago, has regained
his hearing as a result of fall down a
short flight of steps on East First
street.
He landed on his head and suffered
several painful bruises and decorations.
DR.. Tanner has not been able to hear
we'll for years. He can now hear q
conversation in an ordinary tone OF
voice, and believes the fall to be re-
sponsible for the change in his condi-
tion.
DR.. Tanner is so years DID, He ex-
poets to round out a century, and has
said that on the day he is 100 years old
he will ask some woman, name with
held, to become his wife.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
FORMER PASADENA MAN
LOST IN LOS ANGELES
Special 20 the Herald.

Special 20 the Herald.
PASADENA, March 17.-Since March
2 George w. Clark, former resident
of this place, has been missing and the
police of Los Angeles have searched for
him, so far without results
For ten years the missing man was
mailing clerk in the Pasadena post
office Nearly two years ago he re-
signed and went to Ocean Park, where
he engaged in the grocery business. On
March he went to Los Angeles and
never returned to his place of business
or home in Ocean Park. His family,
consisting of a wife, son and daugh-
ter. are now staying in Pasadena at the
home of Loyal Lincoln, brother of
Mrs. Clark.
The missing man is described of
medium height, about SO years of age,
slightly gray hair and mustache and is
of jovial disposition.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
McCOMAS WILL REMAIN
AS GUEST OF HOSPITAL

w. P. McComas, who is charged with
the killing of Mrs. Charlotte L. Noyes,
is still patient at the county hospital,
where he will be kept until his left ear
is entirely healed, before being taken to
the city jail.
DR.. Sumner J. Quint, in charge of the
receiving hospital, and DR.. d. C. Bar
her, superintendent of the county hos
rital, held conference yesterday and
decided not to remove McComas to the
city prison until he has entirely re-
covered from the burns.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
CITY WILL LOAN COLLEGE
MONEY FOR NEW BUILDING
snenial tn rhe IIerald.

Special to The Herald
SAN BERNARDINO, March 1.-THE
board of trade has indorsel the plan for
an $4,000 bonus loan to the San Ber-
nardino Business college which is pre-
pairing to erect a large college building
in this city.
The institution is rapidly growing,
and the need of larger quarters was
urgent. AS soon as the money is in
sight the erection of the building will
be commenced so that 1t will be ready
for occupancy by the opening of the
fall term.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
OLIVE STREET WINS FROM
JUNIOR LOS ANGELES HIGH

A fast and trying game of baseball
was played at Eleventh and Flower
streets Monday afternoon between the
ninth grade of the Los Angeles high
school and Olive street school.
Both teams played good ball, but
Olive street proved the superior. Olive
street has heavy batters and the Los
Angeles high was compelled to change
pitchers during the game.
The trying moments of the game
were in the last inning, the score being
tied and two men down with Dan Fer
guson on second base. The pitcher
threw a ball and Ferguson went down
with his arm and slid to third. The
ball was thrown Wild to the third
Ferguson scored, making the total
to 4.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
MAYOR APPOINTS COMMITTEE
TO DISCUSS CHARTER REVISION
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, March IT,
Mayor j. j. Hanford has named citi-
zens' committee to take up the matter
of charter revision to be gotten into
shape before the convening of the next
legislature. The personnel of the COM
mittee is: A. L. Drew, F. G. Stickney,
E. e. Katz, John Anderson, jr., w. G..
Ross, Judge ]. l.. Campbell, w. A. Nc
Elvaine, C. M. Grow. r. B. Goodcell,
J. M. Bracewell. A. Horowitz, DR..
7. M. Heard, S. L. Nicholson, w. w.
Swing, F. M. Towne, C. l.. Allison,
J. T. Bollong, Capt. C. M. Tyler, Alex
Keir, w. S. Boggs and James Love.
The committee will at once organize
and get ready for work.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
Brewery Workmen Strike
BIZ Associated Tress.

NssUVIsIT
ST. LOUIS, March 17,-The $500
unionized employees in the St. Louis
breweries were notified this afternoon
to strike as the result of a factional
quarrel in Beer Drivers local No. 43.
A strike was instituted soon after the
issuance of the notification and about
5000 men walked out
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
Golfers to Meet
l to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
RIVERSIDE, March 1.-THE annual
golf tournament of the Victoria club
Is in progress. Sixteen players have
qualified for the first round, they to
complete their play this week. The
drawings for the second run will prob
ably be held next Saturday.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
The NibbIers

Hiram Ryetop-So the checker club
argued here on the Panama canal, hey.
How long did they argue, jeff:
The Storekeeper-Let' see. Half a
wedge of cheese, pack of prunes, pint
of dried peaches and pound of crack
ers.-Pucb
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
WOMAN WITH CANE
KNOCKS OUT BURGLAR;
SAVES HUSBANDS LIFE
Mrs. Martin Joyce of Oakland Attacks
Thug and Renders Him uncon-
sclous-Hands Him Over
to Police

By Associated Press.
OAKLAND, March 17.-The wife of
Martin Joyce saved him from being
killed by a negro burglar early this
morning. The burglar had drawn a
razor when the woman attacked him
with a deer horn cane and beat him
unconscious. The couple tied the mans
hands and feet and sent for the police.
The Joyce family lives at 1874 Pacific
street, Oakland.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
FORMER CAPTAIN PRESENTED
WITH BEAUTIFUL LOVING CUP
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
RIVERSIDE, March 1.-THE MEM
bers of company M, N. G. c., were last
evening the guests of their former
captain, Fred M. Heath. who was a
great favorite with the men of the or
ganization during the years he was at
It's head. The members of the COM
pany, as mark of the esteem in which
he is held, presented him with a beau
tiful loving cup. the presentation being
made by Lieut.. Bollinger.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
lncontestabIe

A grandmother was reproving her
little grandchildren for making so much
noise.
Dear me, children, you are so noisy
todav! Can't you be little more
ouiet?"
"Now. grandma, you mustn't scold US.
You see, if it wasn't for us you wouldn't
be a grandma at all."-EIarper's
Weekly
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
NEWS NOTES OF INTEREST
FROM POPULAR RESORT
snecinl to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, March ia tele-
gram was received this morning by
the Rev. Will A. Belts, pastor of the
First Methodist church here, announc-
ing the death yesterday of DR.. Frank
Brush, husband of Mrs. Nellie Brush,
who, until short time ago, was as
sistant pastor of Rev. Mr.. Belts
church. Mrs. Brush resigned to go
to her husbands bedside in Ottumwa,
Iowa.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
Expect to Form Club
1 to The Herald.

bptcIdI 10 IIIe I1VIsIu'
RIVERSIDE, March ia number
of Riverside motorcyclists Sunday made
a sixty-mle run, which included San
Rernardino, Highland, Redlands and
other points in the valley. As result
il is probable that a motorcycle club
will be formed, a meeting to be held
Friday night for that purpose. Some OF
the cyclists will probably enter the
MOTORCYCLE races to be held in San
Bernardino Sunday, April g..
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
SAN BERNARDlNO BLOCK
is THREATENED BY FIRE
Special to The Herald.

Special to The EeraIu.
SAN BERNARDINO, March 1.-THE
Lloyd block, occupied by the city hail.
postoffice and business college, had a
marrow escape from destruction by fire
at II o'clock tonight. The fire orig
mated from electric wires. The dam
age Is not large.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
OCEAN PARK OSTRICH
FARM NEARS COMPLETION
Special to The Herald.


OCEAN PARK, March 1.-THE
Ocean Park ostrich farm is soon to be
reality. Local subscriptions to the
capital stock of $4,000 are liberal
enough to insure the establishment of
the farm at an early date. Twenty
birds, just brought from Arizona by
President D. H. Steele of Los Angeles,
are to be the nucleus of the farm.
The farm will be in operation by the
time of the fleets arrival in April.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18

A permit for a two-story brick store
and apartment house building to cost
$7000 and to be built at 237-239 Ameri-
can, was issued today to John Wild
man,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18

Stanley Burek of the University of
Southern California has been secured
as coach for the track team of the
local high school. The team will COM
pete with Orange high school at Orange
next Saturday afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
Citrus Fruit Shipments

Monday, March 16. ITS cars oranges, cars
lemons; total 10 date. 12,446 cars, 1868 of
which We're lemons. Total TO same date last
season 1924 cars, of which 1l16 were demons
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18

The formal call of the election for
choosing new school trustees will soon
be issued. The election will be held
April 3.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18
EASTERN CITRUS FRUIT PRICES

BOSTON, March 17.-Ten cars sold 20 on
track; weather cloudy; market strong and
hig her.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-18

Has The Herald's puzzle ad man
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