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Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-23
IRRIGATION COMPANY
TO BE REORGANlZEO
FIGHT EXPECTED AT MEETING
OF STOCKHOLDERS
One Faction in the Santa Ana Valley
Concern Insists That Corpora
tion Be Lifted "out
of the Rut"
Especial to The Herald.l

SANTA ANA, Sept. 22.-The ap-
proach of October 5, the date set for
the annual election of officers and
directors for the Santa Ana Valley
Irrigation company, is being looked
forward to with interest by the stock
holders in general, as it is expected
there will be a hot fight made for
reorganization of the directorate, in
order that the affairs of the corpora
ton may be lifted "out of the rut'' as
some of the stockholders opposed to
the present management express 1t.
Already saucus meetings have been
held and candidates nominated by the
faction which proposes to put the In
stitution on a better basis by intro
ducing modern business methods along
all lines of management, and close
canvass of the district is being made
by both sides to secure proxies sutf1-
cient to control the meeting.
Points of interest in the discussion
of the record of the present admins
tration are that there has been too
much litigation and too little water
DEVELOPMENT, and that the PROPOSE
ton now to spend thousands of dol
lars additional on so-called improve
ments is not in accord with the best
business methods.
So far, the factions seem very even
ly divided, but each side claims the
balance of power and the real situa-
tion will not be developed until the
votes are cast.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-23
Latest News from NeighbOri1g Cities

barring many students, nearly 300 are en-
rolled for the fall term a.. .,,,-
The city today saved test OF lts paIllC
ordinance by dismassng the cases agalns'
A. L. richardson s. B. Hoge ana Harry
smith, the latter former Baptist minister
all OF whom are public carriage drivers.
About $4,000 worth of Improvements In
the west side water system Will bring the
price for this plant up to S292 O0O. Inc
water committee will meet as soon as Clty
Engineer Van Ornum returns from the
north. =
c. n Hunt has received commission
from baltimore as captain OF boys bri-
gade organized in the First Baptist church.
The Polvtechnfc elementary school on
East California street will open Monday for
its third year. 1t Is affiliated with Ihroop
Institute.
Members Of Company I Will try out at
scbeutzen park Sunday for a team to meet
the santa Ana company at Santa Ana sine
arst sunday in October. return shoot
win be held on the new Devils Gate range
the week following.
Rev e F. Miller VIII not return to the
North Pasadena Methodist church, having
decided to take a years vacation. He will
go to Ohio.
The city today completed its sewer out
fall right Of way by the purchase of an
acre and a quarter of ground at Alhambra-
The record for September building has al
ready reached Sl9S'OOo
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-23
ANAHEIM PREPARING FOR
CARNIVAL OF PRODUCTS
Number of Floats Will Be Entered in
Big Fiesta to Be Held Soon
at Santa Ana

ANAHEINI, Sept. 22.-Committees of
the Merchants and Manufacturers as
sociation and Ebell met at the chamber
of commerce yesterday evening and de-
vised ways and means for entering a
number of Anaheim floats at the car
nival of products at Santa Ana. OF the
former there were present Henry M.
Adams, j. F. Ahlborn, c. f. Grim and
Gus Schumacher. The women were
represented by Mrs. William McLaugh-
lin, Mrs. DR.. Johnston, Mrs. J. w. Wal
lop, Mrs. Dyer and Mrs. Gates.
A committee consisting of D. H.
Thomas, Fred Rafferty, and Col. Coul-
ter was over from Santa Ana earlier in
the day, comforting with the M. and M
relative to the subject of having appro-
pirate floats in the parade.
It was decided at the meeting to pro-
ceed Immediately to the preparation Of
two floats, one of products, the other
of manufactures, and work to that end
is now in progress. The women will
see to the decorations Other floats
probably will be arranged and fine
display of products and manufactures
made.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-23
MARRIAGE LICENSES

CoGHLAN- AN-LoHsE-Clement c. Coghlan'
age 25, native of California and resident
of Los Angeles, and Georgana NJ. Lohse'
age Il, native of California and resident
of East Oakland.
HEADY- -sMITH-wm. H. Heady, age "a
native of Kansas, and Hazel X. Smith, age
81. native Of Illinois; residents OF Los
Angeles
CLARK K-CRYSTAL-Jesse NJ Clark, age 21,
native of South Dakota, and Katherine
G. Crystal, age q. native Of Iowa; resi-
dents Of Los Angeles
CONLEY- -FIELDS-John Conley, age 3d.
native of Indiana and resident of Las
Vegas, New, and Dora b. Fields, age 81
native of Missouri and resident Of Los
Angeles.
LITTELL-s L-sCOTT-Henry T. Littell, age 35,
native of Indiana and resident of Los
Angeles and Bertha NJ. Scott, age %. ma
tive Of Indiana and resident of Month
RUMFORD- RD-DICKSON-Luther NJ. Rumford
age 27, native of Colorado and Aldine
Dickson age 25, native of Louisiana; resi-
dents of Los Angeles.
LEHMAN MAN-KOCH-Gustav A. Lehman, age
43, and Pauline E Koch. age 81; natives
of Germany and residents of Los Angeles
BANK-JARRETT-Chr N. Bank, age
"a, and Gertrude e. jarrett, age 23i ma
tives of Nebraska and residents Of Los
Angeles.
WALSH DETERMINATIONS A. Walsh, ags
% native of Virginia, and Hannah E. Os-
terman, age 10, native of Wisconsin, resi-
dents of Los Angeles.
FARVIN- N-DUZENBURY-Fra J. Farvin,
age IS native of California, and Mabel
I Duzenbury age 27, native Of Colorado;
residents of Santa Ana.
DAVIS -KOPLEY-Eva V. Davis, age 29'
native of Montana and resident of san
Diego. and Irman Belva. Kopley, age "a
native of Indiana and resident of lnde-
pendence, MO.
CLARK RK-MAHAN-Joseph Alexander Clark,
age 45, native of Pennsylvania, and Bella
A. Mahan, age 26. native of California;
residents of Los Angeles.
N-JONEs-George f. McGahan'
age q, native of. Pennsylvania, and Rosa
j. Jones. age Is, native Of Utah; resi-
dents of Twin Falls, Idaho
NAVE Observation-Disclosures NJ. Nave
age 25 native of Kentucky, and Efie sy-
denstrcker age 81, native of West Nir-
elnia; residents of Los Angeles.
CULBERTSON- -BISHOP-George S. Culbert-
son. age 40, native Of Ohio and resident
of Yuma Ariz, and Blanche Freas
Bishop, age 3S, native OF Ohio and resi-
dent Of Cleveland, Ohio.
SPENCER R-BEERS-George H. Spencer, age
IS, native of California and resident of
Los Angeles. and Lillian NJ. Beers, age 49,
native of California and resident of Pasa-
dena.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-23
ONTARIO NEWS NOTES

ONTARIO, Sept. 22.-The registration at the
high school for the first day was 1S6. This
is the largest number ever enrolled within
that time in the history Of the school. Owing
to the unusually large enrolment, new
teacher, Miss Alice Young, has been added to
the high school staff and Will assist in the
English department.
Final arrangements have been made for the
program for Ontario day, Saturday, September
25 Thousands of flags have been festooned
across the streets, myriad electric lights are
being installed Every vehicle in the town Is
carrying flags bearing the words Get ac-
quainted at Ontario, September %.
dance will be given at Masonic hall Sat
urday evening, and a large crowd is expected,
as 1t is on the same day the carnival
Mrs William Gribbon entertained the travel
section Of the Current Events club Monday
evening at her home Transit avenue.
Francis Pratt, who won the tennis cham
plonship Of the Citrus Belt league for Ontario
last year is making name for him
self on the Stanford courts He has been
voted a member Of the Tennis association and
hae already defeated everyone he has played
The high school girls basketball team al
ready has begun practice for the season and
expects to win the championship. Every
member OF the team has played at least one
year
George Seward, who owns an orchard In the
south side Of town near the city limits has
struck water at a depth Of 12O feet. This Is
the first well ever put down In that district
and will be boon to other property owners
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-23
WILL PUT MILLION
IN YUCAlPE VALLEY
CORPORATION ORGANIZED AT
REDLANDS YESTERDAY
3. 3. Harlan of Orange Center Is
Chosen President and M. II.
Newmark Is Elected
Treasurer
rsneclal to The Herald. ]

REDLANDS, Sept. ga meeting OF
the directors of the Redlands-Yucaipe
Land company was held in the First
National bank building yesterday and
plans practically completed for the or
ganization with an authorized capital
stock of $1,0OO0OO. A meeting was
called for next Tuesday afternoon
when the bylaws will be adopted and
a complete organization completed.
The officers elected We're: President
and general manager, B. B. Harlan
Redlands; vice president, E. S. era
ham, Redlands; secretary, j. h
Logic, Redlands; treasurer, M. H.
Newmark. Los Angeles; depository
First National bank Redlands.
j. NJ. Neeland. who is now in Mex
leo, was made director in the place OF
F. A. Leonard, resigned. Mr.. Harlan
will proceed to open 5000 acres in tracts
in the Yucaipe valley and do other
necessary work of the company.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-23
HOLDS ARROYO DRIVE
is PUBLIC PROPERTY
Pasadena Legal Department Makes
Important Ruling Relative to Pro-
posed Scenic Boulevard

PASADENA, Sept. 22.-An important
ruling relative to the locating and I'M
proving of a scenic boulevard along
Arroyo drive has been received from
the city legal department, stating that
because the road has been used for
thirty years it may now be considered
public property.
DR.. Schiffmann, who is urging the
boulevard, states that as a result of
this ruling the city will not condemn
the parcels of land belonging to the
Campbell Johnsons which project into
the street and which they have not
agreed to give, but will proceed to open
and improve the drive and let the
Campbell-Johnsons go into court if they
wish. 1t is believed that they will not
do so.
Owing to the objection of the Camp
Il-Johnsons it was feared that the
boulevard project would be tied up for
a year or more but if action is taken
as expected the Pasadena link of the
great scenic roadway from Los Angeles
to the mountains will soon be i'm
proved. Already property owners have
begun to petition for curbs, cutters and
sidewalks. and private citizens have
begun the improvement of the streets
in at least one section.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-23
MAGNATES FOUGHT
PLAYS PRODUCTION
Chicago Capitalists Charged "The
Great John Canton" Dramatized
the Career of a Famous
Packer

Because certain big business in
terests in Chicago believed the play
"1'be Great John Canton" which comes
to the Auditorium next week, assailed
individuals of prominence in their coun-
ellis they have consistently fought the
production of the drama by ]. Hartley
Manners, who dramatized it from
novel by Arthur J. Eddy. The specific
charge has been made that Eddy drew
his principal character from that of a
prominent packer who recently died
For a time it appeared that the con-
troversy would get into the courts, but
up to date no legal attempt has been
made to prevent the plays presenta-
ton.
Seats will go on sale for "The Great
John Canton" at the Auditorium this
morning. George Fawcett is the star
of the play.
The sale of seats for Miss Billie
BurlIes Mason engagement in Love
Watches" will begin this morning at
the box office. Miss Burke's last local
appearance was with John Drew in
MY Wife"
The seat sale for next weeks en-
gagement of "The Girl from Rector's.
at the Majestic tneatef opens bl .
O'Clock this morning. In the cast are
Carrie Weber, who viii play the name
role: Beth Tate, Laura Lyman, William
SelIery. John J. Clark, Charles Sher-
man, and the three Pendleton sisters,
dancers.
The matter of swimming supremacy
in the Kob and Dill company viii be
settled this morning, when G. William
Kolb, Macmillan Dill, Sydney De Grey
and bud" Duncan will swim match
race from Ocean Park to the Venice
pier. Joseph Montrose, treasurer or
the Majestic theater, who claims the
amateur record for the distance. is an
added entry.
Kelly and Violette are playing to
audiences which show no slackening OF
interest in their songs and dances at
the UNIQUE theater this week, despite
their many successful local appear
ances. This weeks bill is in the nature
of a farewell at the cozy Broadway
PLAYHOUSE, which will be torn down
about October 1 to make way for
larger structure. Abdallah and Nichols,
Arabian acrobats, please the audiences
with expert feats, and the comedy
"The Married Bachelor" elicits many
laughs. AL Franks has the title role,
and with the other members of the
song numbers are catchy, especially
the illustrated song and those sung by
Miss Parker. Motion pictures complete
the bill.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-23
REGULAR CHAPEL SERVICE
HELD AT POMONA COLLEGE

,,LAREmONT, Cal, Sept. 22.-Po-
mona college commenced the year this
morning with the first regular chapel
service. In the absence of a president,
Dean Norton presided, the college
hymn and chapter were sung and
read. After some remarks by the
dean. Rev. c. b. Sumner, one of the
trustees and for a long time financial
agent for the college, gave a greeting
to the students.
While he said no announcement
could yet be made as to the future
president, he stated it would be forth
coming within a short time. The inan-
cial condition of the college was also
said TO be in fiourishing condition,
although the need for money was not
passed, and in all probability never
would be-
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-23
MAY ERECT GATE AT
DANGEROUS CROSSING
MAYOR WILL ASI COUNCIL TO
INVESTIGATE
Young Woman Injured Seriously Rail
lies Unexpectedly and Has Even
Chance to Recover from
Frightful Wounds
Especial to The Herald.l

PASADENA, Sept. Pas result OF
the accident in which Miss Jennie
Bergman was injured at the Walnut
street crossing of the Santa Fe yes
terday, a gate will probably be or
dered at this crossing, Mayor Farley
stating today that it should be done
and that he will ask for an investl-
cation by the council. The crossing
is just south of a curve which OBJ
structs the view of an approaching
train and is used by hundreds OF
school children and others.
Miss Bergman rallied from the op-
Grafton of yesterday afternoon and
was Unexpectedly improved today, so
that the chances of her recovery are
now a little better than even.
Mrs. J. Houson, 1425 Linden avenue,
South Pasadena, is the girls foster
mother. She had charge of her from
the time she was 1 to years old and
again from 13 to IS years, the remain
ing time being passed in Missouri.
Miss Bergman graduated from the
South Pasadena schools.
Her other relatives, including two
brothers and Mrs. w. E. Lang of Los
Angeles, visited her last night and
today, and there have been number
of other callers. Miss Bergman was
cheerful today and rested quietly.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-23
SAN PEDRO
Correspondent Home 372i Sunset 1876
Circulation 1875 Fifth street
MAN FORGIVES DAUGHTER;
ABDUCTION CASE DROPPED
Thomas Lopez EIopes with Girl ALI
legged to Be Only Thirteen
Years Old

SAN PEDRO, Sept. 22-The case
against Thomas Lopez, charged with
seduction, was dismissed in the town
ship court this afternoon by Judge
Steglitz for lack of prosecution. Lo-
PEE eloped last week with Bocenta
Menjarez of Wilmington and was mar
ried at Los Angeles. The girl gave
her age as 16, but it is said she is
but 13. Lol ez presented what he said
was a letter of consent from B. Men
jarez, the girls father, in order to get
a marriage license.
This, the father said was a forgery
and he swpre out a complaint charging
Lopez with abduction, and also one
against Antonio Neito, well known in
Los Angeles police circles, VINO was
charged with being an accomplice
Today when the case was called Men
jarez failed to put in an appearance.
Percy V. Hammond, representing the
district attorney, discovered that the
father had forgiven his daughter and
would not appear against them. The
case was therefore dismiss d.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-23
ONTARIO TAX RATE
FIXED BY TRUSTEES
Raise in Property Valuations by State
Board Puts the Price Per 500
Below the Usual
Level
rsneclal to The Herald. ]

ONTARIO, Sept 22.-The board of
trustees last evening fixed the tax rate
for Ontario for the coming year. The
assessed valuation, under the change
made by the state board of equaliza-
ton is 81, 0,950. OF this amount
$505, ,538 is on property within the orig
inal limits of the town, and $1,521, 412
is on property without the original
limits. The ordinances which were
passed fix the rates as follows; In the
original limits, water fund lac, sewer
12c. In the entire town the rates are:
General fund CSC, library fund 13c and
bonded indebtedness 13c. This is the
lowest rate in thirteen years, al
though there have been many items ad-
ded to the expenses of the towns ad-
mnistration. The low rate was made
possible by the raise in property as
Sc sment by the state board.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-23
THREE LOADS OF SCENERY
ARRIVE FOR "DU BARRY
Huge Production at Belasco Next
Week Necessitates Trip to This
City by PIaywright's Aides

Three carloads of scenery and proper
ties used in the original David Belasco
production of "Du Barry arrived In
Los Angeles yesterday in charge of one
of Mr.. Belascos master mechanics,
Skip Roamer, and his chief electrician,
Charles williams. Both of these men
handled the production during Mrs.
Leslie Carters five years tour, and
they are here to assist the local Belasco
mechanical forces in handling the next
weeks production. Originally the play
cost David Belasco $85, 900 to build and
all of the mammoth stage settings,
beautiful velvet draperies and proper
ties will be seen in the local production.
An idea of the expense attached to the
production will be gained when 1t is
stated that the costumes for the extra
players, exclusive of the sixty-three
speaking parts, will cost over $500.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-23
SANTA ANA NOTES

SANTA ANA, Sept. 22.-Henry r. schaulte,
the man who yesterday was hurt on the San
Joaquin ranch by being crushed between a
loaded wagon and a gatepost, died last nght
at the Santa Ana hospital and today was
buried In the potters field. Schaulte refused
to say where he came from or who are his
relatives, and he left nothing that would
serve to identify him.
L. f. Clapp, who was thrown from a buggy
in a runaway Monday night and severely In
iured is not making as speedy recovery as
was expected and the doctor now says IT
may be possible he is hurt internally, and
that his injuries may prove fatal
Carl John STANCE and Emma Johanna jung
hem, both residents Of Los Angeles, were
married here today by Justice of the Peace
Smithwick
Suit for divorce was filed today by NJ r.
Rutherford against Rose d. Rutherford of
Anaheim.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-23
PROPERTY OWNERS RISE
IN PROTEST OVER SEWER

ONTARIO, Sept. 22-Property owners here
are protesting over the sewer assessment which
has been passed by. the council. The assess
nent is for the purpose Of paying for the new
sswer system, which is Of the most elab-
crate in any town in this section.
At the council meeting Tuesday evening sew
eral protests We're filed As the city engineer
is away on a vacation 1t will be impossible
for the members of the council to take any
definite action until his return. The reason
given for the strong opposition is that there
are at present several private systems which
owners have been maintaining for several
years. and they object to paying for a sewer
which they claim is unnecessary for them.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-23
OAK GLEN APPLE CROP
A SURE RECORD BREAKER

REDLANDS, Sept. 22.-The largest
apple crop of several seasons will soon
be harvested in the Oak Glen district.
Arrangements are now being made to
start picking next week and a force
of two hundred men and women will
go into the orchards to harvest the
crop which, it is expected, will net
the growers in the section 100000 AL
most the entire crop was purchased on
the trees by Los Angeles firms and the
shipping will be done from Beaumont.
The fruit will average $1.50 per box of
forty-five pounds, which is the highest
price ever received. The prices for the
apples on the trees will range from $50
to $50 a ton.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-23
LONG BEACH
Circulation Dept. No. Pine street,
Home phone S60.
Correspondent, Sunset phone Main Soo'
VICTIM OF INSTANTANEOUS
HEATER DIES OF INJURIES
Body of j. w. Merryman Will Be
Taken East by Children for
Burial

LONG BEACH, Sept. 22.-J. W
Merryman, father of prominent persons
in Chicago and Kansas City, died late
last night from burns received several
days ago while attempting to operate
an instantaneous heater in the bath
room of his home. The body was re-
moved to Walkers undertaking estab-
lishment.
A son from Kansas City and a
daughter from Chicago are on their
way to Long Beach. The BODY Of the
aged man will be taken east for
burial.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-23
LONG BEACH NOTES

LONG BEACH, Sept. 22-It is stated the
Pacific Electric railway will erect a three
story station on the oxford property east Of
Pine avenue.
More than 400 voices will be selected from
the high school class to organize vocal
chorus divided into sopranos, tenors, baritones
bass and contralto.
Police officers found queer bundle Of odds
and ends Of a womans wardrobe today while
investigating another matter The clothes
were wrapped up in skirt and consisted Of
various newly laundered articles,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-23
SYVERTS0N C0URT-MARTIAL
POSTPONED UNTIL OCTOBER
Absence of Three Judges Causes Delay
in Spanish War Veterans
Trial

PASADENA, Sept. 22.-Three mem
bers of the court-martial appointed to
try Theodore L. Syvertson on a charge
of disrespectful conduct to Deputy
Commander Noland of the Spanish
War veterans were absent when the
case was called in the armory this
evening. There being no quorum
present, the case was postponed until
Friday evening, October 1, at 1880
o'clock, when it is expected the ac-
cused will ask for a change of venue.
Those present of the court were:
Judge Advocate Colonel W. G. Shredder,
Captain C. e. Dixon, James E. Cor
don, c. A. Counts and D. L. Head. The
absentees were ]. w. Diss, J. E. Ho-
ber and Branch r. Bartlett.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-23
Plaunround Sneakers chosen

PASADENA, Sept. 22.-Spealers for the for
NAL opening of the new children's playground
at Colorado street and Vernon avenue, con-
ceded TO be the best on the coast, have been
announced as follows. Mayor Thomas Ear
lev DR.. W. A. Lamb, head of the Los An
geles playground commission; President Scher-
er Of Throop Institute, President Baer Of Oc-
cidental college. Superintendent OF Schools A
L. Hamilton, Mrs. Wiloughby Rodman, and
Director Ryerson. The Crown City band will
play. Saturday will be an opening day of
sports.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-23
WILL GET WATER WITHOUT
PURCHASING WATER STOCK

PASADENA, Sept. 22.-For the first time in
the history of Pasadena residents of this city
are to be served with water without having
to purchase water stock. In accordance with
recent action by the directors of the Lake
Vineyard company, its territory is being ex-
tended from Michigan avenue to the east city
limits, and Superintendent Salisbury will be-
gin making connections from a large new
be made at once, so as to avoid tearing up
the new asphalt pavement a few weeks later
Each lot will receive water on the payment
of 90 cents per front foot a minimum Of
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-23
RedIands Orange Grove Sold

REDLANDS Sept ga valuable piece
Of orange property exchanged hands yester-
day when John O'Toole purchased a nine
acre tract from A. C. Burrage on the
heights for a consideration OF $4,000
more the exact figures being withheld This
is In a section of fine residences and is sur
rounded by Crescent Cedar and Crown ave-
nues
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-23
Auto Fire WAGON Arrives

PASADENA, Sept 22.-Pasadena's new
automobile chemical fire engine, for which
a new engine house was erected on Hurlburt
street. arrived in Pasadena today and will
be unloaded from the Santa Fe freight
yards tomorrow. It's engine develops 45-
horsepower and has six cylinders. Its
double chemical tanks have a combined ca
pacIty Of 100 gallons. which Is the same as
that Of the ordinary horse-d drawn vehicle.