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Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
CRAZE FOR MORPHINE LED
TO BURGLARY OF PHARMACY
Thieves Break in Panel and Secure
Quantity of Drug and Havana
Cigars

Craze for morphine is thought to be
the motive that led burglars to break
III the panel of rear door to the Ma
PIE pharmacy, at Maple avenue and
Pico street, yesterday morning at an
early hour.
The screen door was forced open
with a jimmy and then the panel of
the wooden back door was broken.
Large quantities of morphine were re-
moved, together with several hundred
Havana cigars. Other things of great
er value remained untouched by the
burglars, who are believed by the po-
lice to be addicted to the morphine
habit
c. A. Morton, the proprietor, locked
the doors securely before closing at
midnight Thursday. At o'clock Fri
day morning he returned to open the
place and detected the store had been
buFglariZed
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
PASADENA PLckINGs

PASADENA, Feb. 12.-The older boys of the
Y. NJ. c. A. will make trip to Los Angeles
Saturday afternoon. first inspecting the candy
factory of the Bishop copmany, and afterward
going to the Bimini baths for a swim.
Sir Wilfred T. Grenfall, 1.-THE patron saint
of Labrador" will visit Pasadena on Tues
day of next week the guest of the Twi-
light club. where he will deliver a lecture.
On the following Sunday he will address audi
ences of Pasadena people in the First Metho-
dist and the Pasadena Presbyterian churches.
He will also be entertained by the physicians
of the city, and probably by President John
Willis Baer of Occidental college.
Japanese citizens of Pasadena united this
eevning in a service in commemOration of the
hundredth anniversary of the birth of
Abraham Lincoln.
A c. Shaver, city inspector of building and
plumbing has been elected vice president OF
the American Society of Plumbing Inspectors
and Sanitary Engineers, now in session in
Omaha
William D. Haywood Of the famous trio,
Haywood, Meyer and Pettibone, will speak in
Pasadena February II to the laboring men Of
the city, taking his subject, "Class Strug-
gle in Colorado and Idaho"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
REDONDO BEACH
LOG S. Pacific Ave. Phone 1O6.
Correspondent Phone so.
WAVE MOTOR PIER GOES
TO PIECES AT REDONDO
Storm Causes Old Structure to Col
lapse, but Machinery Had Been
Removed Previously

REDONDO BEACH, Feb. 12.-The
rickety old wave motor pier which for
months has been on the vergke of col
lapse gave way last night, and but for
a few floating timbers the structure
totally has moved from sight. The ma
chinery, such as it was, had been re-
moved last fail, and as the pier was
constructed of frail material the end
which came last night was welcomed
by the local stockholders, who were
fortunate enough to replenish their
wOodpileS with the salvage. The dinky
piIings had succumbed to the ravages
of the mischievous insects and it ywas
predicted months ago that it's collapse
could be expected at any time, but It
hung on grimly until stockholders and
all had their soaking first.
The site of the old motor concern will
be used by Mr.. Huntington for the
construction of one. of his new COM
mercial Wharves.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
POMONA
POMONA ITEMS
lis South Thomas.
Home Phone 1895.

POMONA, Fob 12.-Mrs. E. K Kuhlman of
6edondo has purchased lot and bungalow on
East Libbie street from B. F. Williams for
Sl9OV and will remove here to make her home
}. H. Mcintyre has sold his place on North
Gordon street to Miss Addie Blewett and II
E. Kfmmel has sold a lot on San Francisco
avenue to j. H. Parkinson, a newcomer here
from Columbus, Ohio, who will Immediately
build
John K. Wright has sold two .lots in the
Walker-Dole tract.
The total amount of rainfall here now is
IS. 20 inches, with more in sight for tonight,
and the farmers and local residents crying
''stop.'
This afternoon at the First Unitarian church
Rev. Heber Rice addressed the members of
the Ebell club upon the subject of Abraham
Lincoln. There was a good attendance de-
spite the rainy weather.
The State Bank of Pomona is planning to re-
model the brick block at the southeast corner
of Second street and Carey avenue, now oc-
cupied by the POMONA Implement company
into three-story building. The Implement
company intends to erect fine building on the
lot at Third street and Carey avenue
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13

LOS ANGELES Feb. =. 1909.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
CITY OFFICIALS RESIGN AT
HERMOSA; ONE PLACE FILLED

REDONDO BEACH, Feb. 12.-At the
meeting of the Hermosa board of trus-
tees held last night Robert J. Loucks,
city attorney, rendered his resignation
to take effect in April. The result is the
closing incident in a long drawn out
fight between the present admiinstra-
tion and the corporation element which
has tied up improvements in the beach
town for the past ten months
Mr.. Loucks requested the privilege Of
resigning rather than having the pre-
pared petition presented to the board
asking his removal. At the request of
the citizens the board declared Trus-
tee Hollowtll's seat vacant and an
pointed Samuel Byerly to the vacancy.
Trustee McCIosky also rendered his
resignation, and the matter was laid
on the table until the next regular
meeting.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
HURLING STOVE TO STREET
Banker Seizes Burning Oil Heater and
by Quick and Heroic Act
Saves Disaster

The heroism of Clifford Morisshiner a.
banker of Orange CAL and his presence Of
mind and quick action alone saved himself and
z. J. Edmundson of log South Broadway from
being the victims of a possible explosion and
fire yesterday.
The banker was standing in Edmundson's s
book store, where the two men were engaged
in conversation. Suddenly the oil stove blazed
up, the liquid in the lower compartment
having become ignited
Quick as a flash the banker seized the fam
ing stove, and running to the door hurled II
into the street. Had he delayed another min
ute the stove might have exploded setting
fire to the store and its contents and injuring
the inmates.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
SANTA MONICA
Cor. Oregon ave. and Third street
Home phone 117s.
UNIDENTIFIED BODY
IS WASHED ASHORE
Articles Belonging to Switchman Are
Found in Dead Mans Pocket.
Storm Is Most Severe
in Years

SANTA MONICA, Feb. 12-The heavy south
west gale that broke this coast last even
ing and continued throughout the night and all
day today wrought considerable damage along
the waterfront.
At the new municipal pier at Colorado ave-
nue., Santa Monica, the false work was car
ried away and the piledriver and engine at
the end, were sent to the bottom of the ocean.
Several piles were washed out at Bristol pier
at Hollister as were several at the Horseshoe
pier at Ocean Park.
The landing at the Venice breakwater- was
demolished and many skins and gasoline
launches cast adrift or thrown shore. Sew
eral were wrecked by being dashed on the
rocks.
The Central street pier at Venice is standing,
but many piles have been torn from the
structure that it is doubtful whether it will
stand until evening.
The heavy swells carried out portion of the
wrecked Playa del Rey pier. leaving the re-
mainder so twisted and torn that it will have
to be taken apart if it survives the storm.
Old residents describe the condition as the
most severe in four years.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
REpLANps RREvlTIEs

REDLANDS, Feb. PA robbery was com
mitted here between and o'clock this morn
ing when the sporting goods house of Gowland
& Son was entered by thieves who stole goods
to the value of $100 The entrance was made
through a window in the rear of the store a
unlocked. No clew to the identity of the rob-
bers has been found
The Denman Fruit company has purchased
the Puffer Packing house at Redlands juno
ton for the purpose Of packing fruit from the
Denman ranches.
The annual meeting or the realty board was
held yesterday and officers elected for the
coming year. President, George S. Biggin;
vice president, S. F. Taggart; secretary and.
treasurer, W. H. Williams All reports show
the affairs to be in excellent condition
The tree commission in Redlands plans to
make the city more beautiful Residents on
Cypress avenue have called a meeting and will
confer with the commission regarding the trees
which shall be planted.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
CROSSED WIRES CAUSE y
EARLY MORNING BLAZE
Householder AWakens to Find Front
of House Rimmed by Elec-
trio Fire

PASADENA, Feb. 12.-Crossed wires burn
ing through the insulation set fire to the home
of c. F. Hoskins at AZ East Peoria street
shortly after 1 o'clock this morning. Mr..
Hoskins was awakened by a neighbor, and
on gaining the front porch found the front
of his house spanned by a rim of electrical
fire. which followed the course Of the water
trough at the ewes.
The fire department arrived the scene,
but was unable to cope with the situation be-
cause none of the members of the companies
answering the alarm were furnished with rub
ber gloves.
A lucky gust of wind separated the wires
just the house began to blaze.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
PEA SEEDS
FREE

Los Angeles, Calm this, distribu-
tion there are six separate packets Of
wonderful new varieties, the regular
retail price being 60c. To introduce
our lovely garden and rural home
paper, ''The Western Empire we send
postpaid the Sweet Pea seed-one of
the largest seed and flower catalogs
in California, and our paper one whole
year-only 25c-stamps or coin. Ad-
dress Western Empire Magazine, 129
Times Building. Los Angeles. Califor-
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
LONG BEACH NOTES

LONG BEACH, Feb. The stormy weather
interfered with the plans of former residents
of Wisconsin for their big winter picnic today
and only about sixteen came to the beach. 1t
was decided not to meet again until July, when
the summer picnic will be held in Los Angeles.
Bruce Kenyon and E. c. DEMO will go to
Sacramento to lobby for changes in the vacci-
nation law. They represent the Anti-Vaccina-
tion league, which is opposed to compulsory
vaccination.
The Harbor City Land company contemplate
the erection of a large hotel west of the Salt
Lake depot and between the bath house and
Ocean avenue. Architects have prepared plans
for huge structure.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
Following is the lineup of both teams:

Did you ever observe the peculiari-
ties of the baseball fanatic? Did you
ever notice old, Staid business and pro-
feSsiOnal men who conduct themselves
with extreme regard for the conven-
t1onalities on ordinary occasions, cut
loose at the ball park?
OF course, everybody is expected to
enthuse when a ball game is broken
up in the ninth inning by a long hit
by a member of the home club. 1t
is natural to shout in glee if the home
athletes are victors, no matter if the
visitors did unintentionally donate the
contest by poor playing.
But that's not the idea in mind
Every man, no matter if he is 80 years
of age, and tOddling on the verge of
the grave, has an inborn idea that he
knows something about baseball. He
may have played thirty years ago,
when they used string ball and called
it ''two old cat or he may have played
last year or last half dozen years with
seml-prof or amateurs, if he be a
young man, but he still has the idea
that he knows the game.
Ever watch this sort of man after
a good game of ball? Ever notice the
pitchers box? Ever observe the way
the crowd congregates in awed respect
SldnQl0S
place of the town hero?
After a good pitching game crowds
stand about the pitching place, dozens
shove their foot into the hole made by
the spikes of the great twirler, and
dozens more swing their arms about
and try to initiate the man of the
hour
This latter characteristic is perhaps
the most ludicrous of all. Every time
one Of these crowds congregate about
the pitching place somebody must
wind up" and give an exhibition of
the way the finger works. It doesn't
make any difference if the demon
strator couldn't curve a pebble, he is
on the job.
These little tendencies are lust a
few of the funny things done by the
baseball fans. And the queer stunts
are not pulled off by a lot of overen-
thusiastic youths, but by mature and
dignified men.
Clark Grifiths. having been a pitcher
himself, should know what is best for
young twirler in the early spring
training. mot one of our voung
pitchers will be allowed to throw to a
man with big glove during the first
week of practice. All the workout
they'll have will be with men wearing
small gloves-mostly pitchers" is the
edict issued by Cincinnati's new man
ager.
The reason for this is simple. PTake
almost any young pitcher and he is
ambitious to make good as speedily as
possible. Naturally he thinks the
sooner he gets his pitching arm in
shape the better the chances for MAX
ing hit with the manager.
And so he goes in for curves, speed
and fancy stunts right off the reel. be-
fore his muscles are in any sort Of
shape for the strain of this kind of
work. The result of that kind of train
ing is sore arms and the consequent
loss of service to the club of some
promising material.
There is one way to prevent these
ambitious youngsters cutting loose. and
that is, as Griffith says, to give them
man to work with who wears a small
glove and so will not stand for speed
or curves. The big mitt invites ex-
traordinary effort; a small glove holds
the youngster in leash.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
LIFELESS BODY FOUND IN
ROOM REVEALS SUICIDE
Laborer, Said to Have Drank Excess
siVeIy, Swallows Fatal Dose
of CarboIic Acid

SAN BERNARDINO, Feb 12.-Another sui
eide was revealed here tonight when the life
less body of August Wyckmans was found on
the floor in his room in the May lodging house.
Life had been extinct for twenty-four hours
and indications are that car5olic acid was
taken. The man had been employed for some
years in the Bright and Drew camps and had
no relatives. He had been drinkink excessively
and this probably is the cause of the suicide.
He was about 60 years old.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
LONG BEACH
FAMILIES ARE FORCED
TO EvACUATE HOMES
Torrents and Floods About
Forty Acres of Low
lands
No. 4 Pine Street.
Phone Home $50
rsnecial e me FIerala. ]

LONG BEACH, Feb. 12.-After the hardest
rain of the year water rushed down Signal
hill this afternoon in torrents, and with the
storm water already the lowlands flooded
about forty acres of land. Several families
were compelled to hastily move from their
homes.
In town several streets. were impossible
for while. The gale blew down a number Of
trees, among them a eucalyptus tree 100 feet
high, a landmark, near the Southern Pacific
depot
The Pacific Electric tracks near Signal hill
were deluged that the Huntington Beach
cars could not be operated the usual line,
but were switched through Long Beach.
The total rainfall for this storm is 9 IS
son. About today the hardest shower
occurred, a half. inch of rain falling in twenty
minutes. -
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
Banquet at Redondo

REDONDO BEACH, Feb. 12.-The entertain
ment committee of the chamber of commerce
has completed the arrangements for the an
nual banquet to be held in the now Dolphin
on Friday evening, March 5. The principal
speakers secured for the occasion are General
Adna R. Chaffee, Robert J. Burdette and Jo-
seph Scott of Los Angeles. Covers will be laid
for 1856.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
GASOLINE EXPLOSION
DESTROYS DYE WORKS
Flames Spread So Rapidly 1t lc Impos-
sibIe to Even Save Cash
Drawer with $65

REDONDO BEACH, Feb ia gasoline
explosion today destroyed the plant and build
ing of the Partisan Cleaners and DYE Works
at the corner of Emerald and Broadway
The interior of the building was a mass of
flames when the fire department arrived, and
it was impossible to save even the cash drawer
in which was about 500 Manager Nahas' can
not account for the explosion unless it was
started by spontaneous combustion of oiled
rags and spread to the gasoline tank There
was no insurance.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
commutes Sentence to Life Term

. SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 12.-Great sur
prise today was expressed here that Governor
]. N. Gillett has commuted the sentence IF
Edward Silver, the slayer of Deputy Sheriff
VIII Smithson at Daggett, to life imprison-
ment. Less than a week ago a. letter was
received by the district attorneys office here
stating that he would not interfere with the
sentence 1t is understood the governor finally
was swayed in his purpose by letters from
certain of the members of the supreme court
stating they felt the death sentence hardly
had been justified, and on this and this alone
the sentence was reduced to life imprisonment.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
WOMAN MAKES RECORD
FOR BREAST. STROKE SWIM
Floats Around Long Beach Plunge
Three Hours and Fifteen Minutes
Without Rest

LONG BEACH, Feb. 12-It is believed that a
new record was made in the plunge at the bath
house today by Miss Marie Fike, who lives
near Sioux Falls. S. d., when she swan for
three hours and fifteen minutes without rest
ing, and using the breast stroke only.
She did not turn upon her back rest by
assuming any other position or by floating. The
former record was held by Miss Caldwell of the
Y. w. c. A, who swan two hours and thirty
minutes.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
THE WEATHER

LOS ANGELES, Feb. r. 1909.
Time. Bar. DTherIH m Wind Well Weath=.
a M M % go 80 3 8 g g sW IS 6FssP 6RF5Ps
Maximum temperature 5S.
Minimum temperature 81.
Rainfall past "a hours "a inch.
Rainfall for season to date 16 .0S inches.
Rainfall last season to date, 1851.
Weather Conditions
II SAN FRANCISCO Feb ia depression of
moderate depth but large area overlies the Pa
cific slope. Rain has fallen at nearly all points
west of the Rocky mountains, with heavy snow
in the mountains.
Heavy rain has fallen in the Sacramento val
ley and also along the coast of Southern Cali
fOrnia. Southwest storm warnings are dis
played along the entire coast
Conditions are still unfavorable for settled
fair weather.
Forecast
Los Angeles and vicinity-Showers Saturday;
fresh south winds
San Francisco and vicinity-Showers Satur-
day; brisk southwest winds
Sacramento valley-.Rain Saturday; brisk
south winds.
Santa Clara and San Joaquin valleys-Show-
ers Saturday; fresh south winds.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
TRAVELLING TRoWEL USED
IN LONG BEACH CEREMONY

LONG BEACH. Feb. 12.-The travelling
trowel reached Long Beach yesterday and to-
night it received by the Masonic lodges
of this city and used in special ceremonies in
the comforting of the third degree. Los An
geles Masonic lodges were we'll represented at
the gathering. A banquet served. To-
morrow the trowel will be forwarded to Ell
Centre. On Sunday it will be dipped in the
Salton sea.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
Finds BODY of Man

About o'clock this morning Roy Phillips a.
fisherman of Venice detected the bruised and
mangled body of a man underneath fish raft
near Windward pier.
Officers Ingram and Austin and the Ocean
Park police had the body removed to Kirl1eIee's s
undertaking establishment where a search Of
the pockets revealed a Southern Pacific switch
key, No 800. purse containing 81 .65 and a
gold watch which was fastened to the vest by
a shoe string.
The body is that of a man between So and 40
years Old and must have weighed about $50
pounds.
A vest and trousers Of mixed material with
new pair of shoes and cheap underwear were
all of the clothing left by the sea. The fea-
lures were distorted and could not be dscerned
sufficiently for identification.
The coroner was notified and will view the
body tomorrow.
Pacific road was ont of commission most of the
day and probably will remain so until the
storm abates.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
Elk Badue

LONG BEACH, Feb. 12.-The EIks have de-
cided upon an official Long Beach badge for
the convention this summer. 1t will be a sea
shell badge, bearing pictures of several Long
Beach scenes and an elk head Purple hat rib
bons have been selected and will be after
next Monday
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
CHURCH NOTICES
Temple Baptist Church

IHE CHURCH: Temple Baptist.
The PREACHER: Rev. Robert ]. Burdette,
D. ID.
THE PLACE: The Auditorium, cor. Fifth
and Olive.
THE SUBJECTS: Morning, at II a. m. ''The
God of All Comfort Evening at 1880,
Choosing a Valentine
THE HEARERS: You and your friends.
THE SEATS: 1000 of them absolutely free
THE MUSIC: Splendid chorus, mammoth pipe
organ.
THE WELCOME: Hearty and for all. 2-1S-2
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
Weather Conditions
DIED


IRVINE-Passed away suddenly, February
10, 1909, at her home in San Francisco
Anita, beloved wife of James Irvine, In
terment San Francisco. 2-13-1
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
GOSSIP OF The DIAMOND
BY RED PERKINS

of new baseball material that has just
arrived from the east.
The manager of the Santa Monica
baseball team says that the game with
the All Stars has been called off
through misunderstanding over the
telephone.
Stronghold baseball team will try
conclusions with the Union avenue
team at Eleventh and Flower streets
tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O< o'clock.
Lee Delhi, pitcher for the Santa
Monica high school team, has already
commenced to attract the attention of
the various amateur dopesters. Delhi
weighs 180 pounds, is fast on his feet
and heavy hitter.
Bill Hoke, the fast pitcher of the
Boyle Heights Merchants baseball
team, will go up against a classy
pitcher tomorrow afternoon, when he
faces Shaw of the Inglewood club on
the Salt Lake diamond. Captain Hoke
desires to hear from Ornelas at Hoe
gees between and o'clock this even
ing.
Following is the lineup of both teams:
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
INFORMATION WANTED

IMPORTATION WANTED OF EITHER Of
name Of Smith; Margaret, age Ia; Georre j.
Lni-Mai, 2. by their father, GEORGE W.
GHOMBLES. general delivery. Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
TRussEs AND SUPPORTERS


-ONDON TRUSS CO. TRUSS FITTING SPr
cialists; elastic hosiery. ETC. 741 S. SPRING
STREET. sIO-x
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
(EPISCOPAL)
Cor. Twelfth and ETOxua,. ga

Rev. Baker P. Lee, Rector
Every Sunday morning a. 1880, early
holy communion. Sunday school $3.50 a.
m; morning prayer and sermon at IL a.
m. subject, THE Image Of God or the
World" Evening prayer and special
musical service at 1880; Tuesday evening
7:45 lecture on Spiritual Science" Fri
day evening 7:45 regular prayer, praise
and testimonial meeting. All welcome.
Strangers cordially invited. University
cars pass the door. Sunday evening SER
vice subject, "The Inclusive Gospel"
2-13-2
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
EMMANUEL
DENTISTS

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DR.. BACHMAN, DENTIST, HAS MOVED
his offices to 205-6 Majestic Theater build
ing. S43 BROADWAY. Phone 1881. IF
DIR. BACHMANN, DENTIST HAS MOVED
his offices to 205-6 Majestic Theater building
S42 BROADWAY. Phone F56S1
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13

The Angelus grill has excellent SER
vice and better food. Fourth and Spring.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
GEM ET RIES

EVERGREEN CEMETERY
Boyle Heights, near city limits. Operated
under perpetual charter from Los Angeles
city. Modern chapel and crematory Office
500 Bradbury building. Phones Main 652;
A7511 1-3O-3m
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
SHADES, BRASS RODS


" 1. MxAhr4 WINDOW SHADES. I'll. e. ELK
LIES SON. Ss1 So. Broadway. F2795:
H. sVe1s 12-16-7oA
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
AUTOMOBILES. OTHER VEHICLES

~ - nm NEFIiSEE0
FOR SALE-A DANDY LITTLE 2h H. p
Racycle motorcycle, used only a few
months; good new; full line of extras
cost 5000; will sell for $125 Must sell at
once Address BOX 1859. Herald 1-12-tf
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
News From Neighborirg Cities
PASADENA

CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT..
Home 2eS5. Sunset 2740
Correspondent, 145 S. Los Robles Ave.
Day-Both Phones SO. Night-Rome 265S.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-13
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
FLOWER ST, NEAR SEVENTH.

Preaching at II a m. and 1880 p. m.
Morning topic, 1.-THE Solitude and Society Of
Jesus" Evening subject, Honest Abe Lin
colnism,' great patriotic service, at which
special music will be rendered and other at
tractive features will be added. Sunday
school at $780, Young peoples rallies at
6:15. All seats are free and everybody well
come. 2-13-1