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Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-26
LITTLE INTEREST TAKEN
IN CHARTER AMENDMENTS
Long Term Franchise Again Bobs Up.
Councimen at Large an Issue
in Crown City

PASADENA, Feb 25.-With the municipal
charter amendment election set for tomorrow,
scarcely half of the city is aware that an
election is pending. The voting places, with
but one exception, will be the same those
used in the election which carried the cleo
trio lighting bonds. The exception is in the
third precinct, where the polling place has
been changed from 10 to IA South Euclid.
One of the most important amendments pro-
posed from the standpoint Of the business
which will decide whether the city is to abide
railroad franchises for a term longer than
twenty years. With this ordinance in force
H. E. Huntington has refused to construct
railroads through several sections of the city,
claiming that the lines would only act as
feeders to the Short Line and other lines al
ready established he would not be able to
recover the cost of construction on a short
term franchise. The people in the northeast
section of the city particularly anxious
to see an amendment passed which will give
longer franchises they believe with the
provision in force they can by the payment of
bonus secure the much wanted car out Lin
coin avenue.
A strong attempt will be made to defeat the
amendment which provides for the election
Of the city councilmen by the wards they rep
resent and not by the entire city is at present
Real estate men are also opposed to the
amendment giving the city authority to COM
pei the cleaning up Of vacant property and
p2rzings throughout the city, claiming that
it will work a hardship on many owners of
small tracts.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-26
REDLANDS ITEMS

REDLANDs, Feb. 25.-C. Anderson and
L. NJ Cults were arrested on charge Of dis
turbing the peace, the men being in dis
pute over a SO bank note. They were
taken before Judge clifford and pleaded mot
guilty to the charge. The trial was set
for Friday at ) o'clock.
A Los Angeles italian who was selling his
pottery wares on the streets yesterday
without a license was arrested and when
taken before the marshal agreed to leave
the town if given a chance, which was
granted.
w. A. Hills will give an exhibition Of fine
shooting this afternoon at the gun club
grounds. 1t is expected he will make some
records for himself.
The Elks lodge who put a performance
at the opera house Monday and Tuesday
evenings made approximately s140O, which
will go to the building fund.
DIR. w. T. Grenfell. the patron saint of
Labrador" will speak in this city Sunday
evening in the Congregational church. His
address will be illustrated by pictures on
the canvas.
small fire was discovered in the South
ern California Hospital for the Insane at
Patton early Wednesday morning, it start
ing in the drying room. Prompt work of
the fire brigade extinguished the blaze with
the small loss of about $50.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-26
WELL SUSTAINED

marked by documents declaring rights.
From King John, early in the thir-
teenth century, the common classes
won the great charter. In 1920 a band
of pilgrims aboard the Mayflower con-
f1rmed the Mayf1ower compact before
they landed on the shores of Massa-
chusetts and at once we discover that
in the recognition and protection of
human rights it was far beyond the
principles of Magma Charta.
"Anothex> century and Abraham Lin
coin. the great American commoner,
has issued the proclamation of eman-
clpation. May it not be that in this
new century we are approaching an
other epoch to be begun by the issu-
ance of another proclamation greater
than that of Lincoln, of the pilgrims
or the victors of Runnymede.'
The idea of the Congregational con-
gress now meeting at the First church
in this city is to discuss plans for a
broader evangelization of the field in
cIuded in the middle west. The states
constituent to the congress are Ar
kansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Mis-
souri,, Nebraska and Oklahoma.
The meeting was opened yesterday
afternoon at 2 o'clock by the Rev.
Theodore Jorgensen Of Newman Grove,
Neb. AT night the reception Of the
congress by the Kansas City churches
was followed by a dinner at the First
church. At 10 o'clock this morning the
visiting members will assemble at
Tenth and Main streets to catch a
Kansas CITY Western electric car for
the federal prison at LeavenWorth.
They will be guests Of the warden.
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Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-26
PREACHER ATTACKS
SNUG MlLLIONAIRES
Rev. j. 3. Toomay Goes After Them
Without Gloves and Sends Warm
ing Note to Church Schools

KANSAS CITY, Feb. 25.-"The most
cold-blooded and effective enemy Of
our social system today is the SNUG
millionaire who is offering pensions to
college professors of undenominational
colleges and endowing the colleges
themselves so that no chance may be
left for the coming generation to es-
cape having a spirit of grab and
squeeze injected into their natures.
Let Drury college and Overland COL
lege and now Washburn college, which
are giving up their UNCONVENTIONAL fea-
lures for the subsidy, beware of the ef-
feet on their students.
LET Andrew Carnegie, whose brain
conceived the idea for the sake of ad-
vertising, look out that the future may
not rise up and accuse his good name
and signalize him as a corrupter of the
youths of this country"
The above was what Rev. ]. B. Too
may of Fountain Park church, ST.
Louis, told the Southwest Congrega-
tional congress at its afternoon session
in the First Congregational church at
Admiral boulevard and Highland ave-
nue. in paper on the topic, "The
Church and the Preservation Of Dem
ocracy." About $50 ministers from
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-26
NUMEROUS FIRES POINT
TO MALICIOUS MISCHIEF
Pasadena Police Believe Incendiary Is
at Work-Antagonism to Negroes
May Be Cause

PASADENA, Feb 25.-That there is an in
csndiary at work in Pasadena is a fact no
longer doubted by the police and fire depart
ments. The burning of the Webb storage barn
early in the week unquestionably the
wcrk Of firebug, but after the fire at 747
Winona avenue early this morning there is no
longer any doubt of the fact that Some one is
maliciously setting FIRE to property in the city
Whether the fire this morning was the work
OF the same firebug who applied the torch to
the barn is doubtful. In fact, the last fire
looks, in the opinion of the police, like an at
tempt on the part of neghbors to prevent the
invasion Of their district by a family of
negroes.
Lewis Redgray, negro porter in the employ
Of the exclusive Overland club purchased a
week ago from T. A. Wagner of Huntington
Park the siX-rocm bungalow at 747 WiHona
avenue. It was valued at in the neighborhood
of S2500. Early this morning neighbors were
awakened by the glare of the flames, which
had complete possession of the residence.
A telephone call was sent to the fire depart
ment, but the engines which responded could
do nothing with the fire and the house was a
total loss. 1t was impossible that the fire
could have been started by an accident as it
has been unoccupied for three months past
and the people in the vicinity state there have
been no noise or signs about the house which
would indicate that a tramp gang Of boys
had invaded it.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-26
CANDIDATE DEMANDS
PUBLIC ENDORSEMENT
Charter Amendment Increasing Salary
of Mayor Expected to Have Marked
Effect on Material Brought
Out for Position

PASADENA, Feb. 25.-Once more
the mayoralty situation is up in the
air. Judge Magee, who yesterday was
selected as the administration party S
candidate and who expected to run, to-
day declared that, in view of the fact
that his choice had been the subject of
comment among the former followers
of the banner of Councilman j. d.
Mersereau, he would not accept the
candidacy without the Endorsement of
public meeting.
Accordingly, one has been called for
Saturday night, probably in the Macca-
bee auditorium, at which several names
will be suggested for the administra-
tion forces to choose from.
In the meantime the opposition is ly-
ing very low. 1t is possible that the
success or failure of the charter
amendment to be voted upon tomor-
row raising the salary of the mayor
from $500 to $4,000 year may have a
good deal to do with the men brought
forward for the position.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-26
Forecast
MARRIAGE LICENSES

BoSIO-T O-TAMI-Christoforo Bosio, age g.
native of Italy, and Victoria Tami, age 90,
native of Argentine Republic; both resi-
dents of Los Angeles.
HOUPLIN- -EYRAUD - Hildephonse Houplin.
age 80, native Of France, resident of High
Grove, and Irma Eyraud, age "a native
of France, resident of Los Angeles.
SOLIz- Iz-RINCON-Jesus Soliz, age "a, native
of Mexico, and Angelina Rincon, age 19,
native Of California; both residents Of Los
Angeles.
HITCHCOCK CK-ROsSMAN-Roy F. Hitch
cock, age 80, native Of Texas, resident of
Los Angeles. and Cornelia T. Rossman,
age 30, native Of Connecticut, resident Of
Pasadena.
OWEN-BOTT-Albert E. Owen, age 2s, na-
tive of Indiana, and Florence l. Bott, age
q, native of Ohio; both residents Of Los
Angeles.
BURToN-DAvIDsoN-walter Nee. Burton.
age "a native Of Michigan, and Kate
Davidson, age 20. native of California;
both residents of Los Angeles.
SEARS-KINSLEY-Sam Sears, age S.
native OF Ohio, resident of East Holly
wood and Mary A Kinsley, age So, native
Of Michigan, resident OF Los Angeles
zUCKERMAN-GOLDBE Louis Zuck-
erman, age 2S, native OF Hungary, and
Sadie B. Goldberg. age %, native OF Rus
sia Poland; both residents OF Los Angeles.
KOTZ-FOSTER-Mark H. Kotz. age "a.
native Of Wisconsin, and Madeline Foster
age %. native of California; both resi-
dents of Los Angeles.
STAFF-THAYER-ora s. BIicken-
stan. age Is, native Of Indiana, and Hattie
V. Thayer, age 20, native OF Ohio; both
residents of Los Angeles.
BENNETT TT-GRAY-Gilbert L. Bennett. age
SS, native OF Wisconsin. and Cecilia s.
Gray, age 27, native Of Ohio; both resi-
dents Of Los Angeles.
DOUGLAS AS-TULLIS-william Douglas age
3S, native Of California, and Stella G.
TuEis, age 2S native OF California; both
residents Of Los Angeles.
BRETON-STANTON-C H Won Breton,
age 21, native Of Germany, and Adelaide
Stanton, age IS, native OF Michigan; both
residents of Los Angeles
DePOUNT-MOHL-Geor L. DePount, age
%. native of Iowa, and June Mohl age 90
native Of Pennsylvania; both residents of
Los Angeles.
BERGLUND-LANDGREN Gustave H
Berglund, age 80, native Of Sweden. and
Gerda E. Landgren. age 81 native OF
Sweden; both residents Of Los Angeles
ELLSWORTH CHARDSON-Edward F
Ellsworth, age 4S, native of Ohio, and
Ellen Richardson, age 38, native Of Ver1
mont; both residents Of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-26
SAN BERNARDINC
Office sos Third Street.
Phones: Home S75. Sunset Main 16s.
SUPREME COURT SAYS
BOND ISSUE is LEGAL
Securities in Litigation Four Years
viii Have to Be Redeemed, Ac-
cording to Decision of
High Tribunal

SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 25.-The
supreme court has rendered a decision
in the case of N. w. Stowell VS.. the
Rialto Irrigation district by which a
bond issue of $5OO,OOO has been declared
legal and will have to be paid.
The district affected is a large one
just to the south of Rialto village, and
the bonds have been in litigation for
the past four years. The issue was
made in 1890 and the bonds were sold
to the Semi-Tropic Land and Water
company for construction work. This
company sold the bonds to Stowell, who
recently brought suit for $4,000 in in
terest due. The lower court held that
the original sale of the bonds was lille
gal, as construction work was not a
valid consideration. The higher court
holds to the contrary. The decision is
of vast Importance in the South Rialto
district. A motion will be made be-
fore the supreme court for a rehearing
Of the case en- banc, the case having
been decided by a department.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-26
GIRLS
DEATHS

IVERSON - Lillian Elizabeth Iverson n
months, 1887 West Twenty-ninth street;
pneumonia.
AvERILL-CaroIine AverilI, So years, native
of New York, S5S North Mathews street;
senility
DRAY-Emma Dray, s. years, native Of Cana
da, 695 East Fifty-third street; cerebral
softening.
MOUNTAIN-Christina Mountain, As years,
native Of California, 222 WiIhardt street;
carcinoma OF stomach.
WEARE-P. Baxter Weare, 60 years, native
of Michigan, 1899 Jasmine street; apoplexy
MARKSTEIN-Amalie Markstein, 80 years
native of Germany, 1919 Wall street; phthisis
pulmonalis.
SEYMOUR-DanieI E. Seymour, % years, ma
tive Of Ohio. 1925 Vermont avenue; pulmi-
nary hemorrhage.
BROWN-Lauretta L. Brown, % years, native
of California, 1858 Magnolia street; nephr1tis
JEWELL-Joseph Jewell 46 years. native Of
England, county hospital; phthisis pull
monalis.
STOWELL-Fred Stowell. 90 years, native of
Illinois, 91S Maple avenue; tuberculosis
GOWER-Thomas G. Cover, 43 years, native
Of Hawaiian islands, 24O2 Downey avenue;
phthisis pulTnonalis.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-26

seven adjacent states were present at
the meeting.
Carnegie Wronged Country"
Rev. Mr.. Toomay said he believed
that Carnegie had wronged his country
when he pensioned college professors.
1--WE now see our denominational col
leges tumbling over each other in order
to stand or sit on Carnegie founda-
tion," said, he. "Such colleges were
founded on democracy and religion.
Now they are selling the latter to live
on the bounty of the large giver and
eXalting mammon and Carnegie.
How can we trust the teacher to
instruct ethics and democracy to our
sons and daughters when they are on
the pay roll of millionaires? And if
we lost to aristocracy the sons and
daughters of the middle classes by
whom these colleges were formerly
nurtured and sustained we have lost
the surest guarantee Of common hon
esty and social service.
Mankind Has Won Its Rights
Mankind has gradually won it's
rights from the aristocrat and the
tyrant. The cycles of history are
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-26
LONG BEACH ITEMS

LONG BEACH, Feb. 25.-Roy n. Carr,
real estate dealer, accused of exceeding the
speed limit in his automobile, demanded a
jury trial The request was granted and
Carr was released on his own recognizance.
L. A. Hall, aged 6S, stepped from a mov-
ing Pacific electric last night at Tenth
street and American avenue and his back
was hurt painfully.
About 1175 acres of the Los Alamitos
rancho will be planted in beets this year.
Fred H. Bixby will plant 100 more acres and
his tenants probably 1000 acres. The soil
in high places is in good condition, but the
low lands are still too soaked for planting
The barley planting Will be finished in a
week
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-26
MONROVIA
NOTES FRoM MoNROvIA
436 w. Palm st.
Phone: Home, Black 127.

MONRovIA, Feb. 25.-The Music Study club
of this city held meeting yesterday after
noon at the high school auditorium. The pro-
gram, in charge of Mrs Alice Schreiber, con-
sisted of the study of the American composer
Arthur Foote All of the musical selections
were from the compositions of Foote with
the exception of the high school double quar-
tet. A short talk by Mrs. c. S. Squires on the
registers was instructive.
The ~Duarte-MOnrOvia Dramatic club will
meet tomorrow evening. In view of the sue
cess which "A Cheerful Liar met with there
is every probability that something new will
be taken up. Facing the Music NAV be
the next performance to be given by the
company.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-26
LONG BEACH
LONG BEACH TO BUY
FRONTAGE ON HARBOR
Civic Bodies Meet and Consider Three
ProposaIs-Bond Issue Of $780,
600 May Be Recon-
mended
No. 4 Pine Street.
Phone Home 260
Especial to The Herald.l

of the purchase by the city of water
frontage along the new harbor, with
docks built, win be carried through,
there seems no doubt. This morning
the joint committees of the chamber of
commerce, the realty board and the
city council met and received three
propositions for the sale of frontage.
The meeting adjourned until this after
noon, when the committees made a trip
of investigation over the harbor.
If the purchase of frontage by a
bond issue is recommended the price,
it is now estimated, will hover near the
$200,00 mark.
The offering to maritime commerce of
dockage at the city's docks is believed
to promise big things for the harbor
and the city.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-26
LIGHTING COMPANIES MAY
DIVIDE REDLANDS MONEY
Deal Pending Whereby Home Gas ard
Edison Companies Will Split
Up District

SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 25-It is be-
lieved that a deal is pending between the
Edison Electric company and the Redlands
Home Gas and Lighting company by which
a division of business in the Redlands ter
ritory is to be made, the Edison company
getting all the electric business and the
Home company all the gas business in Red
lands, Cotton and Riverside. A bitter fight
has been waged between the two companies
for some time both in Cotton and Red
lands
This probably explains the sale OF the Col
ton gas plant recently to c S. Chestnut who
is general manager for the Redands Home
company. 1t is said to be the plan to erect
large central gas plant at Cotton and
supply that city, also to supply Redlands
and Riverside from the central plant. The
deal is a most important one and will put
a stop to the fight that has been waged, as
well two three lawsuits.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-26
POMONA
POMONA TRUSTEES RAISE
GAS RATE FOR EDISON
Increase Made from $1.15 to SIPS Per
Thousand Fet on Promise of
improvements
lis South Thomas.
Home Phone 1896.

POMONA. Feb. 25.-At recent meeting
the board of city trustees fixed the gas rate
at S1.25 per thousand cubic feet the Edison
Electric Light company having asked for an
increase in the local rate from S1.15 to S1S5
per thousand cubic feet, the company claiming
that its gas business here is a losing propo-
sition at the S1.15 rate. The rate of 81 25 was
fixed by the trustees with the understanding
that the company is to make extensive i'm
provements to its service here, which has
been unsatisfactory, quality and pressure be-
ing poor.
Excavating has already been commenced for
the foundation of a large gas holder
and other improvements will follow
Charles A. Steadman has been elected cash
ier of the Savings Bank and Trust company
to succeed Frank Eells, resigned. Mr. Stead
bank.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-26
LONG BEACH POLICE ARE
CONCERNED AT PEEPlNG TOMS

LONG BEACH, Feb. $50 many Peep
ing Toms or so many operations by a few
Toms have been committed that the po-
lice have become excited over the pursuit Of
the offenders. Several nights recently they
have been called upon to frighten a ''peeper"
away or trace his easy steps.
The chief may ask the council to pass an
act defining "peeping' as a misdemeanor and
have such penalties affixed that the avoca-
tion viii lose its apparent popularity.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-26
DIED


THOMAS-Woodman ]. Thomas. beloved
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry c. Thomas,
91S Blaine street, brother Of Mrs. Marc
Hopkinson, Mrs. J. H. De La Monte, Mrs
Horace n. Taylor, William H Thomas,
Charles r. Thomas, Harry c. Thomas.
Funeral from Bresee Brothers, $50
South Figueroa street, Friday, February
IS, 1909, at p. m. Interment Every
green cemetery. Friends invited. 2-26-1
her residence, 707 East Third
street, February 25, 1909, Margaret H., be-
loved wife OF George Carter. Funeral ser
vices will be held in the chapel of Orr &
Edwards company, corner Tenth and Flower
streets, Saturday, February q. at o'clock
p. m. 1nterment. Inglewood cemetery.
Tehachapi, Cal. February 90,
1902 Edith Holden, beloved wife of Philip
Marx, aged 81 years. Funeral from the
chapel of Robert L. Garrett & Co., 1897
South Flower street, today (Friday) at
D. m. Friends are invited. 2-26-1
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-26
ARRESTED AS DRUNK, MAN
HAS 5000 IN EXPRESS ORDERS

SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 25.-A man Civ
ing the name of Charles Casey was locked up
by deputy sheriff this morning for being
drunk, having just arrived on a Santa Fe
overland from Needles, where he has been
making trouble for some days.
The officers on searching him were astound-
ed to find over $500 worth of Wells-Fargo
money orders in his pockets and a small
amount of change. The orders were issued at
Phoenix, Globe and other Arizona cities, and
the man claims to be a miner. The officers
are investigating the matter, as they are half
inclined to believe that the orders may be
part of a big theft of orders made in Ari-
zona some time ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-26
VENICE
Home 4016. Sunset 1881
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE AFTER
QUARREL WITH HUSBAND
Woman Throws Herself Into Canal,
but Is Rescued by Officer Who
Hears Cries
Especial to The Herald
Home 4o1S
Sunset 1881

VENICE, Feb 25.-Mrs. P. NJ. Fisher for
merly resident of Los Angeles, attempted
suicide here this evening at IL o'clock by
jumping into the canal After struggling
several minutes in the water she was res
cued by Police Officer Chisholm, who heard
her cries for help while patrolling his beat
1t is alleged that Mrs Fisher and her
husband held quite an angry discussion
over family matters and that he made the
remark that he would drown himself.
We'll. if that is your game L will beat you
to it, Mrs Fisher is said to have remarked
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-26
VIII Give Tournament

SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 25-The Urbita
Gun club of this city is preparing for tour
of the state, the meeting to extend over
two three days. The date will depend
very largely the date to be chosen by
the Los Angeles Gun club it being desired
to have the two shoots close together 1t
will be held either about May l or during the
fore part of July
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-26
News From Neighboring Cities

IN without a permit the contractor or the
property owner must reopen the treach, secure
a permit and pay fees which will total ST. 50
Tor an inspection of the pipes already laid.
Notices served today in nine cases in
Magnolia avenue and there are a score of
others in the vicinity of Mountain street of
which the inspector has been informed A
search of the city engineers maps will be
made in the hopes of finding other cases where
permits have not been secured.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-26
Odd Fellows to Celebrate

LONG BEACH, Feb. 25.-The ninetieth
anniversary of the founding Of the /. o. o.
California in Long Beach on April 26 Con
siderable effort was put forth by officers of
the local lodge and these proved successful
in bringing the convention to this CITY a
big competitive drill, which probably will
take place on the high school ground will
be a principal feature.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-26
Stricken with Paralysis

LONG BEACH, Feb 25.-Mrs. E. S Ellis
Of Los Angeles, mother Of Miss Victoria
Ellis, public librarian. was stricken yester-
day with paralysis which affected her en-
tire right side. DR.. Lasher of Los Angeles
was called to attend her. Her condition is
considered serious. Mrs. Ellis and Miss Ellis
live at the Kennebec apartments.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-26
Objectionable Lover Arrested

LONG BEACH, Feb 25.-On complaint OF
Mrs. Lorena Daley, who alleges that A.
Larson, a longshoreman, frightens. her by
continued expressions of his infatuation he
was arrested today on a peace disturbance
charge. He was given ten days in jail and
instructed not to poster Mrs. Daley.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-26
PLUMBING INSPECTOR
ISSUES ULTIMATUM

PASADENA, Feb. 25.-Plumbing Inspector
A. c. Shaver today issued his ultimatum to
the sewer contractors of the city who have
been violating the city ordinances by connect
ing up the mains with private property while
constructing the former without securing a
permit and paying the fee for inspections In
every case where the connection has been put
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-26
BALDWIN VISITED BY
BAD SINKING SPELL,
BUT RALLIES AGAIN

The latest bulletin received early this
morning from Arcadia was to the effect
that E. j. Baldwin was resting easily and
was expected 20 live through the night.
He had had third sinking spell early
in the evening, but had rallied again.