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Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
START PETITION FOR
LIBERAL LIQUOR LAW
CITIZENS WANT COUNCIL TO
CALL ELECTION
If Thirty Per Cent of the Voters De-
mand It, the Matter Will Be
Put to Test of
Ballot

LONG BEACH, June 4.-City Attor-
ney Long having ruled against the or
dinance introduced in council by I. G..
Hartman, councilman from the First
ward providing for a more liberal
liquor law the citizens interested have
taken the initiative and petitions are
now in circulation asking the council
to call an election on the proposed
new law.
If 30 per cent of the voters sign this
petition the charter requires that the
election be called.
1t is believed the proposed new or
dinance would allow guests at the Hotel
Virginia to have their own wines served
at their tables.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
NATIVE SONS HOLD
GALA CELEBRATION
MEMBERS OF PARL0RS MEET
IN NEW QUARTERS
Fletcher Ford Wins Presidency of RAJ
mona, and Banquet of Organ
izaton Will Be Given at
Redondo

The Native Sons of the Golden West
held a union meeting last evening at
their new rooms in the upper floor OF the
Los Angeles Abstract and Trust Com
pany building. Nearly zoo members
were present the following live parlors
being we'll represented; Los Angeles
No. As Ramona No. 109, Corona NO.
1856. Sierra Madre No 295, and La Fiesta
No 236. The rooms have recently been
fitted up for the use of the order and
present an attractive appearance. The
five parlors will in future make the
rooms their headquarters.
The entertainment was given under
the supervision of committee of ff-
teen, of which A. b. Chittenden was
chairman. Two speeches were made, the
first by F. A. Stephenson on "Oppor-
tunities of the Order in Los Angeles.
He spoke of the cosmopolitan atmos-
phere of Los Angeles, and said the
amount of good accomplished by the
Native Sons during the past few years
had been remarkable.
Edward B. LOWE was the second
speaker his topic being zone Country,
One Flag and One Wife at a Time"
His remarks were greatly enjoyed by
the audience.
Dancing, Songs, Boxing
Miss Babitte Star amused the audi
ence with clever dancing and singing.
She was followed by Miss Hoyle, who
made hit by a skirt dance.
ingalls, and Duffield did clog dance
with wooden shoes and were followed
by Young Hugo and Kid Steve, who
went a four-rorund course to a draw.
The feature of the fight, which was
lively from the start, was the referee,
who at frequent intervals commanded
the boys to turn loose and kept time
TO his own convenience.
H. c. Lichtenberger, second grand
vice president, closed the entertain
ment with remarks about the large
membership, there being over $500
members in the state and 1900 in Los
Angeles.
Preceding the program Ramona par
lor held an election of officers for the
ensuing year, resulting as follows:
Fletcher Ford, president; A. B. Chit
tenden, first vice president; L. z.
Green, second vice president; II. G.
Folsom, third vice president II. j.
Lelande, secretary; L. A. Duni, mar
shall: B. j. Lee, inside sentinel; H. c.
Thomas, outside sentinel; F. Nj. Haus-
er, trustee; w. ]. Bryant, recording
secretary; ]. P. Kiefer, financial sec
retary.
Ramona parlor announces its annual
birthday banquet to be held at Re-
dondo Beach June 12, that being it's
thirty-second anniversary. Grand oftl-
GERS from various parts of the state VIII
be present
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
SANTA ANA BOY WINS
MEDAL WITH GRAFTON
is DECLARED CHAMPION OF
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Howard Hankey Defeats Candidates
from Pomona and Hollywood High
Schools and from U. S. C.
Academy

Howard Hankey of Santa Ana won
the gold medal in the contest held last
night at the auditorium of the state
normal school by the oratorical sec
ton of the Interscholastic Debating
league of Southern California. A. ).
Tan of the academy of the University
of Southern California was second.
Four schools-Santa Ana Pomona
and Hollywood high schools and the
u. S. C. cademy-entered candidates.
Each candidate had II prizes for To-
cal contests. Last nights contest was
to determine the preparatory school
championship of Southern California.
The judges at last nights contest
were H. NJ. Peck, superintendent of
schools at Santa Monica; Marshall
Stimson, an attorney of Los Angeles,
and Hobart Bosworth of the Los An
geles Dramatic school.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
POMONA
lis South Thomas.
Home Phone 1896.
ITEMS FROM POMONA

POMONA, June 4.-The North Child
Study circle at its annual meeting
elected the following officers Presi-
dent, Mrs. James e. Berry; vice presi-
dent, Mrs j. e. Patterson secretary,
Mrs. George Miller; assistant secre-
tary, Mrs. d. S. Parker; treasurer, Mrs.
C. L. Loud, and librarian, Mrs. Clar-
ence Lee.
President Baer of Occidental college,
Los Angeles, spoke entertainingly on
conditions in Porto Rico at a banquet
of the Mems club of the Presbyterian
church last night. Officers of the club
were reelected as follows: D. c..
Crookshank, president; c. G. Holme
vice president; George Pierce, secre-
tary, and John H. Mattel, treasurer
The city is rejoicing over the voting
of $15O,000 bonds for more school build
ings at the election here yesterday.
$40, 900 for two grammar buildings
5000 for a domestic science building
and $65, 900 for new polytechnic build
ing. The latter bonds carried by 4A
votes and the former by Ill votes.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
SELLS REALTY AT PROFIT
OF NEARLY ONE MILLION

CHICAGO, June 4.-By holding a
piece of Chicago downtown property
twenty years William C. Loben-
stine of New York city has made a
clear profit of considerably more than
hree-uuarters of a million dollars.
That is at the rate of more than 100000
a year. This became known yesterday
when it was announced that Mr.. Loben-
stine had sold to Richard w. Sears OF
sears Roebuck 6 Co. the southeast
corner of jackson boulevard and Plym-
outh place. The consideration men
toned in the deeds is nominal, but it
is said on good authority that Mr..
Sears paid about 100000 for the land.
The property is S0x105 feet.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
DR.. COLLIVER TELLS OF
JUVENILE COURT WORK

MONROVIA, June 4.-Dr. jain A.
Colliver, medical probation officer OF
Los Angeles county, addressed a. large
audience last evening at the Methodist
church. 1.-THE Work of the Juvenile
Court of Los Angeles" was the subject
of his talk.
DR.. Colliver has been for some years
closely connected with correction work
among juveniles, and says vast
amount of good has been accomplished
locally within the last few years.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
NAVAL STATION CADETS
REGRET THEIR DESERTI0N

SAN FRANCISCO, June 4.-The fif7
teen cadets who escaped in a cutter
Yesterday from the naval training sta
tion on Yerba Buena island while be-
ing trained in the use of oars, have re-
turned to the station, and all regret
the impulse which prompted their
escapade. They went to Oakland for
a good time and were being searched
for as deserters when they decided to
go back, thus reducing the charge
against them to absence without leave
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
Join Good Streets Movement

SAN BERNARDINO, June 4.-One
more thoroughfare was added to the
good streets movement" in this city
last night when the property owners
of Fourth street, between F and g
streets, met and desided to pave their
frontage as soon as the kind of pave
ment best adopted can be determined.
Seventy-five per cent of the awners
of the 1900 feet frontage were present
and favored the plan. An association
was formed and DIR. S. S. Smith was
elected chairman. E. ]. Gilbert, secre-
tary and John Anderson, Jr., treasurer.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
To Return AIIened Eoraer

LONG BEACH, June A telegram
received here today stated that an
officer had started for this city from
Grants Pass, Ore, to take back Charles
Weimhurst. arrested here last night on
suspicion and said to have confessed to
foregiries in the Oregon town. A tele-
gram received before this one stated
Weimhurst was wanted. The prisoner
consented to return without the for
mality of requisition papers.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
HEAT WARPS RAILS;
TRAFFIC is STOPPED
TRACK RESEMBLES A ROLLER
COASTER
Foreman of Construction Gang Work.
ing at Night , llows Steels to
Be Laid Too Close
Together
rsnecial TO The Herald

SAN BERNARDINO. June 4.-Traftlc
of the San Bernardino Traction COM
pany was partially tied up here TO-DAY
as the result of the heat warping the
rails laid during the night. The fore
man in charge allowed the rails to be
Joined too close and with the heat Of
the morning they expanded to such an
extent that for over a block the track
resembled a roller coaster.
At Fifth street it was necessary to
take out a large section at the joint
Cars could not pass for several hours.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
restrained from Holding Meeting

NEWARK, N. j., June Am ordet
was issued by Vice Chancellor Howell
today restraining the California De-
velopment company from holding a
stockholders meeting and the stock
holders from voting their stock Until
further notice. The action was taken
ON application of William j. Doran,
trustee of the Southern Pacific COM
pany, a holding company, which con-
trolls the Hartman railroad lines ana
of which 70. H. Hartman is president.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
SANTA ANA
Office 315 N. SycamOrS.
9Ome Phone 315.
MAN OF MANY ALIASES
CHARGED WITH FORGERY
Thomas Jesse Kirby Tells Court He
Appended Other Names at
Various Times

SANTA ANA, June 4.-Thomas Jesse
Kirby, alias Lou Pace, alias Jesse L.
Kirby, charged with forgery, was ar
raigned today in the superior court.
Wednesday was set as the date to an
swer. Kirby explained to the court
that while Thomas Jesse Kirby was his
true name, the other names had been
appended" at various times for GER
tain purposes. The court appointed At
torney Homer G. Ames to defend
Kirby
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
Chief Commended

PASADENA, June 4.-Directors of
the Pasadena Humane society today
commended in the refular monthly
meeting the action of Chief of Police
H. H. Favour in establishing in this
CITY the Golden Rule method of police
work, whereby first offenders are held
over night and released in the morning
without an appearance in the polce
court Miss Mary Stewart of the soci-
etv offered a resolution to this effect,
which will be presented to the chief by
tho -ooinfN
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
Indict Mininq Company Officers

GOLDFIELD New, June 4.-Forty-
six indictments were returned by the
grand Jury today against officers of the
Pittsburg Silver Peak and Florence
Goldfield Mining companies of this
state, charging that false representa-
tions had been made by them to the
state bullion tax collector in connection
with the output of the properties. The
names of those indicted were not made
public and will be withheld until the
persons named are served to appear.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
ENTIRE POLICE FORCE
PRESENT AT FUNERAL

PASADENA, June 4-Every member
of the Pasadena police force attended
this afternoon the funeral of their
comrade Patrolman Jack Slade, the
man killed last Tuesday night by Santa
Fe local No. 45 at the crossing in North
Madison avenue. The funeral grafton
was delivered by the Rev Robert j.
Burdette of the Los Angeles Temple
Auditorium. Rev. M. NJ. Fitzpatrick,
who united in marriage Patrolman
Slade and his wife, took part in the
services.
The devotion of the dead man to
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
Bay City Firm Gets Contract

WASHINGTON, June 4.-The con-
tract for constructing the concrete dry
dock at the United States naval station
at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, has been
awarded to the San Francisco Bridge
company for $1,76O,OOO. The lowest bid
der was C. M. Leach of Boston, whose
proposal, 81, ,295, ,321, was rejected owing
to an irregularity in his guarantee
check.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
SAN PEDRO
Yacht Goes Ashore
Correspondent Home S72.
Circulation l25 5th st.

SAN PEDRO, June Ain the heavy
southwest swells of last night, the
yacht Marie. owned by z. III. QUICKER
of the South Coast Yacht club
worked clear of her moorings at the
cdub anchorages and went ashore. As
the clubs boatkeeper was at Terminal
Island, there was nobody to look after
the vessed.
The resident secretary Mr.. Jarvis,
with the aid of his two sons, ran out
lines and inchors and got the boat OH
the shore. The forward port light OF
the Marie was smashed and she had
been considerably rubbed on the piling
of the Miner bulkhead.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
woman Becomes HxsterlcaI

LONG BEACH, June 4.-Mrs. Fowler
Caldwell, 316 Pacific avenue, became
hysterical on the beach this afternoon
when she could not find her little
daughter Laura. She feared she had
been drowned, but later found her in
the bath house plunge in charge of
friends.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
pisapproves Ship Service

ANNAPOLIS, June Ain an address
to graduates at the Naval Academy to-
day Congressman j. Van Vechten OIL
colt of New York told them it was not
fair that they should be forced to go
on shipboard and do two weeks SER
vice before becoming commissioned Of
ficerS
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
Would Prohibit Combination Lights

SAN FRANCISCO, June 4.-That the
next legislature pass law prohibiting
the installation or use in hotels of
combination gas and electric light FIX
lures was the recommendation today IN
a verdict returned by a coroners jury
in the inquest on the body of Gustave
Lindquist Lindquist was asphyxiated
in his room in a hotel.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
Come for Horse Thief

SAN BERNARDINO, June 4-Sher-
iff Small and his chief deputy arrived
in this city this morning from Montana
to return w. w. Fuga, arrested last
week after being sought all over the
country for horse stealing. They will
leave tomorrow for Montana with their
man.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
First June weddina Announced

HOLLYWOOD, June 4.-Mr. and Mrs
Ferdinand Godde of 606 East Franklin
avenue Hollywood, have announced
the approaching marriage of their
daughter, Miss Elizabeth Catherine, to
August D. Bartol. The ceremony will
take place in the Church of the Blessed
Sacrament Tuesday morning, June Is,
at 8 O'Clock. The affair will be one of
the social events of the season and the
first church wedding to take place in
June this year.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
Fruit Growers to Organize

SANTA ANA. June A meeting of
citrus growers was held this afternoon
to discuss plans for the organization
of an association to affiliate with the
Southern California Fruit exchange.
Twenty-Five growers were present and
much interest was manifested in the
matter.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
Music Club to Meet

The Matinee Music club will meet
this afternoon with Prof. and Mme
de Chauvenet in their studio in the
Fraternal Brotherhood building on
Figueroa street.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
To Celebrate Anniversary

In celebration of the twenty-fifth
wedding anniversary of DR.. and Mrs.
Hugh X. Walker the women of Imman-
uel Presbyterian church have issued
invitations for reception in Ebell
clubhouse tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
Elected General Counsel

CHICAGO, June Ar. A. Jackson
was elected today general counsel of the
Rock Island line. The position carries
with it the title of first vice president
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
cIernvman Is Dead

CHICAGO, June 4.-Rev. Samuel w.
Truesdale Sc years old, one of the best
known ministers in the Methodist
Episcopal church, died today
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
Pastor Accepts Call

SANTA ANA. June 4.-Rev. A. F..
Roadhouse of California, Mo, has ac-
cepted a call to the pastorate of the
First Christian church of this city
and will come here to take charge
June 13.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
supposed AIrshlp Is MIRAGE

IMPERIAL, June Alt was learned
tonight that the supposed aeroplane
seen several times at twilight was a
mirage.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-05
PASADENA

Circulation Dept.-Home 26s5: sunset 274o.
Correspondent. 145 S Los Robes Ave.
Dav-Both Phones So Night-Home 1858
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-07
WIRELESS BRINGS
LINERS TOGETHER
Manager of Togo Kisen kaisha
Inspects Nypson Maru

r. p. Schwerin to the contrary not
withstanding, wireless teleer&phy has
some uses. even on the Pacific W. H.
Avery, general manager of the Togo
Kisen Kaisha, is on his way to Japan
on the Tenyo Maru. While at sea the
Tenyos operator reported that he was
in communication with the Nippon
Maru. homeward bound. The Nippon
Maru arrived here yesterday and Cap
tain Filmer brought the story.
Since Avery last saw the Nippon
certain alterations had been made by
his orders for the Improvement of the
liners appearance. He was anxious to
see for himself the effect of the
changes, so he sent a wireless to Cap
tain Filmer, giving him the Tenyo's po-
sition and course and asking him to
please bring the Nippon near enough to
the Tenyo to permit him to make the
inspection
Aye, aye, sir" Captain F'ilmer wire
lessed back. and the next morning at
11:1S a. M, in latitude "a 80 north,
longitude 152 So west the liners met.
That is, they passed each other
within biscuit throw and near
enough for Captain Filmer to hear Mr..
Avery say through megaphone
That's all / wanted"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-07
MURDERED MANS BODY
is FOUND IN RIVER
Victim Wrapped in Blankets,
Bound and Gagged

PORTLAND. Ore, Aug. e.-The body
of a murdered man, apparently a
Greek, was found floating in the Will
lamette river in front of this city to-
night. The man was probably between
80 and 40 years old
The body bears no marks of vio-
lence. 1t was wrapped in three
blankets; the feet were bound together
by rope, which had been drawn UP
and tied around the neck. Over the
face towel had been tightly drawn.
The man wore cheap gray suit
and blue wooden under garments In
one of the coat pockets was found a
leaf from a time book on which was
written: John Gohmis, Greek man.
Spokane, WASH Nothing else was
found to indicate who the man was.
The body had been in the water about
a week
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-07
CHAUFFEUR SOBS WHEN
ARRAIGNED IN COURT
Carl Fischer, Whose Machine
Killed Woman, Held for Trial

Los ANGELES. Aug s.-Carl
Fischer, chauffeur charged with
manslaughter for running down and
killing Mrs. Dora Teller on the night
of July 10, was held to the superior
court today after. a preliminary hear
ing before Justice Summerfield
After hearing plea from Attorney
=. b. Drake on the matter of bail Jus
tice Summerfield ruled that in view of
the fact that the bond of Fred Cornell,
owner of the machine, had been re-
duced to $4,000 he would fix Fischer's
bail at $4,000.
Fischer sobbed and showed evidence
of strong emotion as he testified today
regarding the accident. He said that
only very poor oil lamps were burning
on the machine on the night of the ac-
cident.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-07
Full Uniform Of
Officer Is Carried
By Inpersonator

Found In the possession of
Thomas Edward Heaney, the
hotel clerk who for Ave years
posed as Lieutenant Harry King,
u. 5. A.. the SON of General HO-
ration King:
Tho complete officers uni
forms of The United States army.
collection Of military photo
grdphsAseperdl BOOKS on military
tactics. clippings from the Army
and Navy Register and nunler-
GUS press clippings setting forth
the PROFESS of Lieutenant Harry
King.
And, therefore. ne, officers
of the constabularp of the fifth
district, wish TO express our
thanks to you. and TO shoD our
appreciation ne have the honor
to present this insignia of office.
saber. which NE hope and trust
pou mill pear on your generals
uniform.
Extract from the forged ere
dentials of Thomas Edward
Heaney. a hotel clerk, who for
FIVE years successfully passed
himself of as United states army
officer.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-07
FOUR SISTERS REUNITED
AFTER A YEARS
Two San sFrancisco Women
Attend Family Party
Especial Dispatch TO The Call


BOSTON, Aug. 6.-There was happy
reunion at 2SS Walnut avenue, Rox-
bury, when four sisters who had not
seen each other for A years came to-
gether. They are Mary Driscoll of
Roxbury, at whose home the reunion
is being held; Mrs. Catherine Ready of
San francisco, Mrs. Sarah Taughphas
of Idaho Falls and Mrs. Elizabeth
Miller of San Francisco.
As long ago as 1867 they lived to-
gether in a home in Congress street.
Boston. Their maiden name was Kane
and all four were remarkable for their
beauty.
1T makes me young again." said
Driscoll, ito have around me the men
l knew during my courtship days and
1T has made my wife feel better to once
again see her sisters. I never expected
to see them again.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-07
CLING TO RIGGING
OF STRANDED STEAMER
Five Members of Crew Still on
Board tie Maori

CAPE TOWN. Aug. 6.-Five members
of the crew of the British steamship
Maori. which ran on the rocks Wednes-
day night of Slang way. are still on
board that vessel. Through the clouds
of spray dashed UP by the terrific seas
the forms of men can be distinctly
seen clinging to the rigging.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-07
MURDERED GIRL
BELIEVED VICTIM
OF MONGOLIANS
Mob Surrounds Chinese Quarter
in Mexican Town Seek
ing Vengeance
Body of Strangled IL Year Old
Child Found in House Re-
Gently Left by CelestiaIs

Ell PAso, Tex, Aug. s.-with a
heavy cloth wrapped closely about her
head and finger marks upon her
throat. the body of a young Mexican
girl, with the evidence pointing to a
party of Chinese as the murderers, was
found last night at zapotlan, near
Guadalajara. Mexico, and the Chinese
quarter tonight was surrounded by a
mob calling for vengeance.
The body is unidentified. The girl
was about IL years old.
The body was found in house re-
Gently occupied by Chinese. These
Chinese are said to be in the vicinity,
having moved to the Chinese section.
The marks on the throat indicate she
was strangled. A heavy cloth about
her mouth and face suppressed her
cries for help.
The residents are Infatuated, having
still fresh in mind the recent murder
of Elsie Sigel in New York.
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Spent Months in Jail

And girls of the type who formerly
asked him in icy tones for their key
or left their morning calls at his hotel
desk in the old Brookfeld days. now
looked pleased when he asked them
for a dance. Heaney found it pleas
ant He went to the orient as Lieu
tenant King-but he laid low in the
Philippine islands as a matter of pol
ICY In Ceylon he blossomed forth as
a polo player, according to newspaper
dispatches found in his trunks.
He met defeat in Minnesota, where
there was some little slip, and spent
the next seven months in county Jail.
cogitating. On being released he re-
turned to his old ways. He had tasted
of the tree of good times and .loathed
the thought of the hotel desk.
Love Led Him to Labor
Recently he fell in love, so he said.
That was six months ago. he said.
Now / may not be an army officer and
1 know myself for a crook, but 1 had
few decent instincts left in me still
and decided to drop the fake and do
something for myself / had found the
world so easy to fool that I thought
1 might as well fool it in legitimate
way--in some business or the other. /
a
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-07
Chinese Kills White Woman

FRANKFORT. Germany, Aug. e.
The murder of a white woman by
Chinaman, somewhat similar to the
murder of Elsie Sigel in New York last
June, occurred in this city today. .Tien
Yon, a Chinese merchant of Berlin.
actuated by jealousy, shot Hildegarde
Hoffman, music hall singer, and then
turned his revolver on himself Both
died within a few minutes