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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-21
SAYS COCAINE IS
SOLD IN SCHOOLS
Philadelphia Boy Declares Pupils Of
Public School Are Slaves of
Drug-PoIIee Arrest a
Suspect

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Nov. 20.-In a
statement made to the police, follow
ing his arrest in the Tenderloin district,
Edward Lee, 10 years old declared that
pupils of the Daniel Webster public
school, whose ages range from to IL
wears, had become addicted to the CO.
caine habit and that the drug was sold
openly to them In the school house
ward during recess hours. This same
condition, 1t was stated, prevails in
other city schools.
Immediately after hearing the boys
story, which created a sensation at the
school. the police. who have been kept
busy checking the drug habit, which
has been gradually increasing in this
city. obtained a commitment to the
house of correction, pending an in
vestigation, of Richard Larkin, who,
according to Lee, handled the cocaine
which reached the youngsters at the
school.
The prisoner denied that he was en-
gagged in the 1rug traffic, but when
searched a Quantity of cocaine was
found hidden in his stocking. Lee also
had a supply of the drug with him.
Later the boy said the drug was OBJ
tanned at house in North Tenth street,
which he described as rendezvous for
drug s'fiends."
Lee declares there was great de-
mand among the children for the drug,
handed to them in powder form, and
which they used while at play in the
school house yard during recess.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-21
3IA4E !zy q: s::gE

principally at Santa Anita in the early
weeks of the meeting, at least.
Judge p. P. Pomeroy, who has filled
the positions of clerk of scales and
associate Judge at local race meetings
for several years, arrived yesterday
from the east and began the pleasant
duty of renewing acquaintance. The
Judge is one of the most popular rae
ing officials on the coast, as he has
established a reputation for fairness,
honorable dealings with all manner of
men and personal affability that make
him highly esteemed by all who have
the good fortune to know him. He will
be on the job again during the winter.
The program book for the first nine
days of racing at Santa Anita has
been arranged and the copy is in the
hands of the printers. Handicapped
Smith has again demonstrated his re-
markable capabilities in making up
the handicap figures and arranging the
conditions of the various purse and sell
ing races. The books will be ready for
distribution tonight or Monday, at
latest.
According to the conditions of the
Pomona handicap, which will be the
feature event of opening day, the
weights must be posted Monday night
and Handicapped Smith has them ar
ranged so that they will be ready on
the dot. Horsemen are bit anxious
regarding these weights, as the field of
starters will take no definite shape
until these weights are announced.
Several horses that will go to the post,
if Smith has been as liberal in allot-
ting the various packages as the horse
men hope for, will be declared If the
weights are unsatisfactory.
Early Wright is experiencing Bit
ter disappointment in the sudden ILL
ness with which his crackerJack
maiden, Maltbie. has been seized. Ac-
cording to report, however, the illness
is not of a serious nature, and prob
ably will result in nothing more than
throwing the maiden out of training
for a short time.
Taylor George is working as fast as
he ever run, almost, and is showing
such great speed that Roy Offutt is
hoping that he will get back into that
great form that made him almost un-
beatable a year ago. Doing six fur-
longs in 1913 AS is a remarkable WORK
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-21
For the Children

You can confer a lasting
favor on the, children of your
acquaintance by telling them
about the Herald Junior is
sued every Sunday for the
bows and girls of Los Angeles
and Southern California. The
Herald Junior gives several
dollars in prizes each week for
the best letter or the best
verse. Parents and school
teachers all over Southern
California are taking a lively
interest in the Junior because
they realize its value as an edu-
cational factor.
Tell the children about the
free coupon in The Herald
each day, which entities them
to admission to the best NOV
ing picture theaters in Los
Angeles. No sensational pic
lures shown. High class, NOR
al. instructive and amusing
scenes are the only kind ex-
hibited at Brackets theaters.
No strings to this gift. You
simply cut out the coupon and
30 to the entertainment. No
money required. Your coupon
is your ticket. See the coupon
in The Herald today. Beat the
others to it and clip it in adj
vance.
If you are an amateur photog-
rapher see the magazine page
devoted to your art. Send in
a nr;nt and pet the cash prize.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-21
KITCHEN KISSES COST
SUIT0R FINE IN COURT
Man Seeks to Adopt Girl, and Then
Shows His Affection by Hug
ging and kissing
Her

ST. LOUIS, New. 20.-On the testi-
mony of Miss Laura Kieffer, IL years
old. that he Rugged and kissed her and
offered to adopt her the first time he
saw her, John w. Phillips, so years
old. was fined $500 in the Clark Avenue
police court.
Miss Kieffer came to st. Louis from
Randolph, ILL.,, and lived with her Sis
ter. Mrs. Arnold Drinkwater, at 4S49
Hartford street, while seeking employ
ment as house girl.
Monday she testified she went to
work for a family on Hartford street,
near Spring avenue.
That afternoon while the woman Who
employed her was out Phillips rang the
door bell.
"Ie lust walked in and said he was
to wait there for a letter" testified Miss
Kieffer. HE followed me into the
kitchen and told me that he would
adopt me and take me out west ana
educate me. After l had told him |
would think it over he Rugged me and
kissed me- 1 asked him what he meant
and he said it was his way of showing
his affection for his adopted daughter.
He asked me to meet him at Grand
and Arsenal streets Tuesday night. |
went there with a policeman and had
him arrested
Phillips was not in the court room
when he was fined. He entered the
court room few minutes later anu
asked that the case be reopened. Judge
Tracy declined to grant the request and
Phillips filed notice of an appeal
'I was merely trying to befriend the
girl" he said. "Some one telephoned
to me to go to the house and get a
letter. When I met the girl last night
merely meant to escort her to her
sistehs home"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-21
ReIchstaa,s Naval Estimates

BERLIN, Nov. 20.-The debate in the
reichstag brought out the fact that the
naval estimates for next year reach a
total of $10O,117, 1903, which is SIS, 100000
more than in 1907.
For new construction and ornaments
the sum of $54, 10000 is allotted, an in
crease over 1907 of $12,O00,O00. The sum
of $2,50O,0O0 is to be spent for subma-
rines. The plans call for the building
of three battleships, one great cruiser
of the largest type, two small cruisers,
six torpedo boats and one torpedo ex-
periment vessel.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-21
MISS MAY RlDGWAY WILL
APPEAR AT THE BELASCo

Miss May Ridgway, well known in
Los Angeles society, will appear Mon
day evening in Brown of Harvard at
the Belasco theater. Miss Ridgway
has appeared several times at the Be
lasco and is already becoming known
among local theatergoers. She may
accept a permanent engagement at the
RnlaScO.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-21

for any sprinter, but that is the work
out mark that T. G. has set.
Mintia is another Offutt good one
that will be right at home in any COM
pany at six furlongs and under next
winter. The son of Kinley Mack seems
to be nearly as good now as when ne
was a bear down east a few seasons
back He worked six furlongs Thurs
day in 1:14 1-5 and did 1t with great
ease.
Some of the other good workouts
Thursday were: Orbicular, which has
Just got in from Texas, six furlongs IN
l:17, going easily; Senator Beckham, a
mile in 40, easily; John Lyle, mile in
1:42 3-5, breezing; The Sultan. half in
AS 3-5, and is looking great; Dominus
Arvi and Old Timer, half in al 20, five
eighths in so 80, three-quarters III
1913 and seven eighths in 1927 10. DOM
mus Arvi and Old Timer were sent
along in a trial test Thursday after
noon.
Hen Berry left last night for Fresno
to confer with the State league repre-
sentatives and Cal Ewing regarding the
proposed admittance of the league into
organized baseball as q class organi-
cation. A meeting will be held to-
night in Fresno and it is expected that
all details of bringing the outlaws into
organized ball will be arranged to the
entire satisfaction of all concerned
Berry, by reason of his long acquain-
lance with the business men interested
in the State league clubs and his ex-
cellent diplomatic career in baseball af-
fairs, is looked upon by the Coast and
State league magnates as the most IN
fuentiaI man who could be brought
into negotiations, and both sides want
his advice and counsel, as each has
implicit faith in his ability. integrity
and good horse sense. If the outlaws
can be persuaded into organized ball
Hen will turn the trick, and 1t might
not be amiss to predict that the out
laws never will regret having accepted
Berry's services.
Cap Dillon, Dolly Gray, Homer era
vath and Dad Wheeler left Thursday
night for San Diego for a week or two
in the interior, where they will hunt
every kind of game that infests that
vicinity. All are crack shots and they
always get their share of the game
lying or flying around loose when theii
guns are loaded.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-21
To Mourn rhrea Weeks

TOXIC, Nov. 2O.--It was announced
today that the court would go into
mourning for three weeks, on account
If the death of the emperor and dow
ager empress of China.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-21
Paetor's ReslanatIon Acoepted

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 20.-The
resignation of Rev, Payson Young, rec
tor of the Episcopal church of st. Mary
the Virgin, has been placed in the
hands of the vestrymen and accepted,
a temporary appointment having been
made to fill the vacancy. Rev. Young
recently made demand for an ipvesti-
cation OF charges against him con-
nected with the disappearance of Edna
Clark, the Berkely art student, who,
after she had been missing three weeks,
was found In Chicago.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-21
"RoosrER SPIRIT


"Pecadora," de Chauvenet's latest
composition, pronounced by the pub
fishers, press. eminent composers and
musicians to be the most effective
piano piece of the day. For sale at
all music stores.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-21
HUMANE LEAGUE
DOES KIND ACT
PURCHASES HORSE FOR POOR
WOMAN
NEW ANIMAL ORGANIZATION
SHOWS MOTIVES
Forty-seven Persons Notified to Get
Dog Licenses or Stand Prose-
cution Under New Or
dinanee

The act of the Humane Animal
league yesterday in purchasing good
horse for Mrs. f. Jakush, poor old
German woman of Alameda street, to
replace the one which was killed by
the S. p. C. A. a few days ago, should
dispel all doubts in the minds of Los
Angeles people concerning the motives
of the league.
Mrs Jakush's husband is a consump-
tive, and the old woman had been
earning a living for him and their
seven children by selling eggs. For
months she drove an old horse around
through the residence districts, ped
ding eggs, until the S. p. c. A. de-
stroyed the poor animal because he
was lame. Mrs. Jakush called at the
office of the Humane league yesterday
morning and in tears told the sad
story to the officials, who at once set
to work to purchase another horse for
the old woman. She will call at the
office again this morning to receive the
gift.
THE philanthropic work is going
steadily on" said George L. Lawson,
assistant secretary of the league. Our
field officers, r. H. Olive and p Bart
lett, yesterday notified forty-seven per-
sons to purchase licenses for their
dogs. We want to get all the money
we can into our treasury in order that
in cases where persons are too poor to
pay taxes on their pets we can help
them out. Everybody wants dog, but
in some cases they are not able to pay
the tax.
Give Away Dogs
1--WE are giving away a great many
stray dogs that we find and are buying
the tags for Them
Mrs. Jane Dustan of East Seventh
street called at the Humane league
office yesterday and told the following
story:
Il own a bull terrier named Teddy.
He is a great pet and was one of the
best friends to my husband, who died
a month ago. / could pay n dollar on
him but two dollars is too much for me.
and suppose I'll have to give him up"
After such a story what could the
official do but pay the license and give
the tagged pet to the delighted
woman?
Another case of this kind was that
of Richard Fritz of 1918 Pennsylvania
avenue Fritz is a blacksmith helper
who has been out of work for three
months. He has a family to support.
and for the last few DAVIS his little girl
has been in constant fear that her pet
dachshund would be taken from her
because her papa could not pay the
license. Ter heart was made glad yes
terday when the Humane league gave
her a "quit-claim deed" to the dog by
tieing a tag to the CANNES neck.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-21
Lieutenant Promoted

WASHINGTON. Nov. 20.--Lieut. Col.
James B. Hicks has been promoted to
the grade of colonel. and assigned to
the command of the Fourteenth cavalry
stationed at Fort Walla Walla, Wash.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-21

anybody who would he able TO ind an
address in the dictionary would be able 10
find your CLASSIFIED al
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-21

real estate advertisement sells one man's
property before another mans FOR SALE"
pIacard has even commenced to gather dust.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-21

for any sprinter, but that is the work
out mark that T. G. has set.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-21

THIS FILM WAS PRODUCED FROM THE
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-21

principally at Santa Anita in the early
weeks of the meeting, at least.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
POLICE COMMISSION.
Several Officers Brought Up For Vari.
 ous Offenses.

The police commission touched no mat ter of general interest at its meeting last night After routine business had been dispensed with the trials of Officer Stokes for reckless shooting, and Officer Givens for neglect of duty were held.
 Some time ago Officer Stokes shot at and killed a dog near the Terminal sta- tion, and reckless shooting was charged. The commission acquitted him of this charge. Officer Givens was charged with playing pool while on duty. The con- mission reprimanded him, but inflicted no suspension.
 Officer J. J. Byers, against whom the commission has a charge of neglect of duty, stated that he was unwilling to go to trial on account of the absence of Chief Bodeker, who was out of the city. Officer Byers' request for 34 days pay for the time of his illness from the bullet wound received at the time Officer w. A. Smith was killed was granted. He was also granted 90 days leave of absence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
TESTERS REPORT
 ON COTTON CROP

New Orleans April 4.-secretary Hes ters analysis of the cotton movement for the seven months of the season from Sep tember to March, inclusive, issued today, shows that compared with the crop move ment last year Texas, including former Indian Territory has brought into sight this season in round figures 1,S97, GOO bales less other gulf states, which include ArK- ansas, Louisiana, Mississippi Tennessee, Missouri and the former Oklahoma Ter ritory (not Oklahoma state) have market ed 523. 600 bales less, and the group Of Atlantic states, which includes North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Ala bama and Virginia, has marketed 313,00O more, making the net decrease in the total of crop marketed 2,107,000 bales.
 MT Hester shows the amount broughE into sight by groups of states for the seven months of this season as follows:
 Texas and Indian Territory, 2,223,933 bales, a decrease under same time last year of 1,S96,991; a decrease under year before last of 414SS1, and a-decrease un- der same time in 1905 of 562, ,105.
 Other gulf states, 3176,49O, a decrease under last year of 522, ,763; an increase over year before last of 459,SS4, and d decrease under the same time in 1905 of 45S, POP.
 Atlantic states, 4517.642. an increase over last year of 313, ,21S; an increase over year before last of 443,757 and an in crease over same time in 1905 of 316 136.
 Total crop in sight close of March, 9,92S 065 bales, a decrease under last year of 2106, 536 and an increase over year be- fore last of 4SSS10 and a decrease under 1905 of 704171.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
DENYER'S CHIEF
 LIKES HIS AUTO
THINKS IT IS TOO MUCH TO FIX. PEcT ONE HORSE TO GALLoP TO ALL FIRES IN A LARGE CITY. BENNETT WANTS ONE.

"The auto chiefs buggy has relieved me from the worry of driving horse too to make time," Is, according to Chief T. F, Owen of Denver and Chief Bennett of Birmingham, the strongest argument in favor of buying an auto buggy to re- place the horse.
 Only the driver knows what it is to whip up a horse into a violent run after he is worn out from exertion. Only the chief knows what it is after, say half dozen hard long runs to fires, to start out on another up a hill like that on South Twentieth street and make the tired animal gallop with the last strength in his body.
 It is argued that when a city of the size of Birmingham gets to the point where her fires sometime run to ten in one day that horse flesh demands an auto buggy for relief. He has to attend every matter up.
 The Denver chief writes that he has run a gasolene-propelled car one year; that he is well pleased with the change; that the machine is reliable and will dc five times the amount of work of horse; that he has the satisfaction of arriving at the fire as soon as it is possible to get there, which may mean a good deal, and that he considers Birmingham a town of sufficient size to own a machine.
 The proposition will be up soon whether to buy the chief new horse or an auto. one or the other being imperative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
IN THE BIRMINGHAM
 REAL ESTATE MARKET

The following deeds of conveyance were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday:
 $6467 Birmingham Realty company to w T. Giles, part of lots and S. block 654, according to survey of Elyton Land company.
 $1000-A. J. Smith and wife, Ella Smith, to A. L. Arnold, lots and 6, block 23, according to survey of c. E. Miller, coun- ty engineer
 $2700-A. L. Arnold and wife, Mary E. Arnold, sto Board of Education of Ensley school district, lots g. A. 5, 6, ', 8, 9, 10, block 2S, according to survey of County Engineer P s. Milner of Sessions Land company's first addition to Tuxedo, fac ing 200 feet on macadamized road and running back 40 feet
 $10OO-T L. Hendrix to w. R. Hendrix, lot p, block "B". King extension to Avondale.
 $13O0-Rugby Land and Improvement company to Charles E. Rice, lots 20 and 21 block in Wentworth.
 $10O0-Lucien Parsons to w E. Cross cups, lot at southeast corner of south east quarter of northwest quarter, sec tion 29, township IS, range west, com prisng acres.
 $115O-Claude H. Kilcrease and wife, Bet tie, to Addie Lee Baxter, lot l, block 6-C, according to survey of the East Lake Land company. $2500-Magnolia Land company to Vir- ginia Papot, lot 1, block 750, according to survey of city of Birmingham.
 $15OO-R. G. Bullar, and wife and B.. M. Bulard and wife to Oracle Waltz, lot 361, block 20, PowelPs addition to Bir- min oham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
ST. PAULS CHURCH.
Father Doyle of Ensley Will Preach
 Tonight-The Tenebrae.

At St. Paul's church the Tenebrae will be sung tonight, tomorrow night and Fri Gay night The ceremonies accompanying the Tenebrae include that of extinguish- ing the 12 symbolic lights of the sanctu- ary. The services begin at 7:30 o'clock
 The Rev Father Doyle of St. Anthony's s church, Ensley, will preach tonight. He has the reputation of being one of the most impressive orators in the south:
 There will be a solemn high mass Thurs day-called Maunday Thursday-at 9 o'clock, and immediately after the mass the blessed sacrament will be borne in procession from the high altar to the altar of repose. The Maunday Thurs day ceremonies are among the most sol emn in the Catholic church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
vile and Nashville Railroad company i

vile and Nashville Railroad company is on trial
 In the third division of the city court the suit of J. B. Marshall vs Birming- ham Railway. Light and Power company 1 is on trial
 The following cases are set for trial in Judge Lanes division of the circuit l court for today: Moore & Handley Hardware Co. vs Mrs. Jennie M Rountree, assumpsit.
 E. M. Parsons vs. George Davis, ap- peal by defendant. R. B. Smyer vs. Baxter Rittenberry ct al, appeal by defendant. l Andrew Colias vs. James Shakelaris, as- sumpsit.
 Andrew Colias vs Petra Pepas, assump- 1 sit.
 Netti Grace, ct al., vs. Sam Morrison, eiectment
 Berger Dry Goods Go. vs. E. Erswell assumpsit.
 Collins & Co. vs. J. S. Brooks, assump- sit.
 s, H. Floyd vs. W. C. Appleby, as sumpsit.
 Randolph Mfg. Co. vs. R. L. Leatherwood. appeal by defendant.
 The following cases are set for trial in the first division of the city court to- day, Judge Ferguson presiding: Ensley Realty company vs. R. Cara velo, appeal by defendant; R. w. flaw throne vs. Richmond Hosiery mills, damages Ed Berry vs. Dimmick Pipe company, certiorari by defendant; Aba ham Cohn vs. Phoenix Auction com pany ct als., assumpsit; Gray & Dud- ley Hardware company vs. A. E. Lewis, assumpsit; Bill Adams vs Dimmicl< Pipe company, appeal by defendant; Fowler Personett Lumber company vs. G. w. Agnew, defendant, and Rates Lumber company, garnishee, attach ment; J. D. Tyson ct als., assignee, vs. Birmingham Paint and Roofing company ct als. damages N. o. Tyler vs. How ard B. Givin, assumpsit; E. Mckenzie vs. John Bivens, quo warranto Jack son Loan company vs Frank ToWsley, certiorari by defendant (W); John w. O'Neill company vs- Alexander R. Dear born & Co.,, ct als., assumpsit; O. K. Craig vs Mey Trading company, dam ages; Wertheimer-Swartz Shoe com pany vs. Eagle & Green. ct als., gar nishment on summons; W. R. Alexan- der vs St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad company, appeal by defend- ant; George F'ulghum ys. Peter Perolio, damages.
 The following cases are set for trial in the second division of the city court today, Judge Senn presiding:
 Robert King vs. Birmingham Rail-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
RECORD OF THE COURTS

The following new suits were filed in the city court yesterday:
 John Williams by next friend w. H. Smith, vs Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, alleged personal in- juries, $5OO0.
 The following new suits were filed in the circuit court yesterday:
 Henry Eddings vs. Dimmick Pipe com- pany, alleged personal injuriesfi $500.
 F. E. Massey vs. B. M. Brewer and Barton Jones, doing business under firm name of Brewer & Jones, for alleged amount due for services of plaintiff, s110. A verdict for $500 was arrived at in the case of James McClain vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company in the second division of the city court yesterday.
 The suit of Henry Glenn vs. Louis-