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Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
CONFESSES TO EIGHT
ROBBERIES OF HOMES
LONG BEACH'S MYSTERIOUS
BURGLAR CAUGHT
Younu Man Admits He Committed
Crimes While Boat on Which
He Was Walter Was at
San Pedro
[sneclal to The Herald ]

LONG BEACH, Oct. 14.-William
Charleston, alias William Chapman
about % years old, was arrested late
last night by Chief of Police Williams
and Detective O'Rourke, and confessed
to eight robberies committed in TINS
city during the last two months. he
was apprehended last night shortly af-
ter he had burglarized the home of DR..
w. ]. Cook, Al Esperanza avenue. The
other burglaries with which he is ac-
cused follow: Jean brakes residence
Third street and Cedar avenue, August
90: Joseph Hunter, 447 West Third
street, September u; ]. w. Tucker, 522
Linden avenue September 10; Mrs. j.
+. Krebs, 256 Atlantic avenue, Septem-
ber IA; J. P. Hight, 80 Olive avenue
September 10; F. S. Caldwell, 93S East
ocean avenue, September 19; Henry
Rushton, West Third street, october u:
Small amounts of jewelry and several
watches were secured by the thief, but
little money. All the plunder save Jean
brakes suit case, a few diamonds ana
a silver watch, were recovered today
by Chief Williams from Charlestons
cabin on the steamer Temple Dorr'
Capt. Parzen, at San Pedro on whom
the prisoner wrote an order for the
goods, signing the name William
Chairman" The young man had been
employed as a waiter on the Temple
Dorr. He confessed that on the occa-
sion of the steamers visits to san Pc
dro he would come to Long Beach,
burglarize one or two houses and catch
the 1O:3O o'clock car for Los Angeles.
The robbery of the Drake residence
was his first. There he secured consid-
erable jewelry estimated to be worth
$500, and also appropriated considerable
wearing apparel, some of which he had
on. it is said, when arrested. brakes
suit case he dropped into the bay be-
cause the owners initials were on 1t.
Follows zigzag Course
The police officers arrested the man
near Third street and Pacific avenue,
after following a zigzag and peculiar
course he pursued after leaving the
pike. where the police first sized him
up. Detective O'Rourke found in the
mans pockets an electric fashlight and
iewelry which had been stolen from
DR.. Cooks home.
one of DR.. Cooks business cards was
found in the pocket, and this gave the
police their clew. Entering an automo-
bile, they drove to DR.. Cooks home and
met him just as he was entering the
house. He had not yet learned he had
been robbed. He identified the stolen
property, and the house was found in
disorder.
This morning DR.. Cook swore to a
complaint charging the prisoner with
burglary, and he was held to await a
preliminary examination next week.
The police feel thankful that the mys-
terious burglar who has been heard of
so frequently has been. taken. The Off
GERS have patrolled the Pike and resi-
dence portions of the city carefully for
eight weeks, hoping to capture him.
The man attracted the officers atten-
ton last night because his hair was
uncombed, one trouser leg was torn at
the knee, and there was dirt on the
knee.
Charleston said he was a native of
Australia and that his mother now
lives in Oakland.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
POMONA NOTES

POMONA, Oct. 14.-D. P. Tarbox, a
newcomer here from Thermal, has pur-
chased the lease and fixtures of the Po-
mona hotel from Roy C. Ramsey, and
will hereafter conduct the business
which Mr.. Ramsey has carried on for
five years.
Miss Jacobus, public librarian, ad-
dressed the South Child Study circle on
Good Books for Children to Own" at
the regular meeting held yesterday
Miss Florence Linnell of the local pub
lie kindergarten talked on "Story Tell
ing to Little People"
]. Leo Park, who resided here twenty
years ago, but who is now manager OF
the large Sutro estate in San Francisco,
has been here calling on old-time
friends.
Mrs. George E. Soper is the guest of
her daughter, Mrs. r. F. Peck, in the
Ganesha Park tract, for a few days.
Mrs. Soper will not journey east for
some weeks yet
B. f. Caldwell has purchased the old
corrugated iron building on East Sec
ond street and will tear the structure
down and use the wooden timbers
therein for the construction of another
building.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
DEATHS

MAssEY-John Massey, rs years native OF
England, Clara Barton hospital; typhoid
fever.
JOHNsON-May ]. johnson. Al years, ma
tive Of illinois, 252 North Flower street;
phthsis.
RAECxMA Baeckman, IT
years, native of Germany, 1875 Church
street; senility.
KNOX-Mary 1. Knox, SO years native Oh
Maine 616 Loomis street; enteritis.
RROOKS-Thomas Brooks, 85 years. native
of England 4Ss North Belmont avenue;
diabetes.
IIPKING-Heury Lpking, SO years native
of Germany, Wilmington street; pleurisy.
ERTEI-Anna Brtel, 76 years. native OF
Mississippi, County hospital; cancer OF
uterus.
DWYER-Agnes Dwyer, months. native OF
California, 1880 Fargo street; enteritis
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
AMENITIES EXCHANGED
BY FRATERNAL ORDERS

SANTA ANA, Oct. 14.-The fraternal
orders in this locality have been ex-
changing amenities this week. Yes
terday afternoon the Royal Netghbors
of Santa Ana and Westminster were
guests of the Orange lodge, and were
most Hospitality entertained with an
elaborate banquet and floor work put
on by the Orange organization. The
occasion of the social function was the
eighth anniversary of the founding of
the Orange society.
Last evening the local Knights of
Pythias were hosts to the neighbor-
ing lodge of Tustin, which came over
to Santa Ana in a body. After the
business session the entertainers pro-
vided good things to eat and an hour
of sociabilitY followed.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
OCEAN PARK
Trolley way, bet. Pier ave. and Marine St
Home 4182; Sunset cal.
OCEAN PARK NOTES

OCEAN PARK, Oct. 14.-Large num-
bers of men and women drink, smoke
foul-smelling sigarettes and use the
most profane language in Los Angeles,
according to Mrs. Hester T. Griffith,
who has been stunning. She declares
that unbelievable conditions prevail
among certain elements. Mrs. Griffith
is the wife of Trustee Griffith of this
city.
Ocean Park camp No S164, Modern
Woodmen of America, initiated four
new members last night at the biggest
meeting held by this camp since its
organization. A feast followed the in
itiation ceremonies. Camp No. of
Lanark, Ill, was represented at this
meeting by E. D. Leland, C. A. Shir-
lev and C. C. Cross.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
SANTA MONICA
Circulation-Home All; Sunset 1851.
Observation-Disclosures 4126; Home 1895,
SANTA MONICA NOTES

SANTA MONICA, Oct. 14.-The free
delivery of mail in the thictly settled
section of Santa Monica will begin to-
morrow. Three carriers will be on
duty. 1t is expected the service will
ultimately be extended to cover the
entire city.
The mayor and police commission
have signed a contract with Herman
scheller to equip the beach between
North Beach and Pier avenues with
signal posts and life-saving apparatus
similar to that recently installed at
ocean Park and Venice. The contract
calls for fifteen posts, each with gong
flag. buoy and 600 feet of rope.
Sixteen Sunday schools will be rep
resented at the second annual conven-
tion of the Santa Monica Bay district
Sunday School association, October %.
The sessions of the convention will be
held AT the FIRST NJ. p. church and will
be in charge of President George Hart
Of the association.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
Automobile Engine Tested

RIVERSIDE, Oct. 14.-Nearly 5000
people witnessed the exhibition run
and test made by the city's new auto
mobile chemical engine at 7:3O o'clock
last evening An alarm was turned
in from Tenth and Main streets, with
in a block and a half of a shack that
had been erected for demonstration
purposes and soaked with infammable
oils The apparatus covered the seven
blocks through the business section
in one minute, effectually quenching
the flames in a short time.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
ACCUSED OF BATTERY
ON INVALID BROTHER
John Gay Held to Superior Court as
the Result of Family
Affair

REDLANDs, Oct. 14-City Marshal
Wallace arrested John Gay last even
ing and took him to the office of
Judge Clifford, where Gay was called
on to answer to a charge of battery,
which it Is charged, was committed at
his home the evening of September
23. Chester Gay, a younger brother,
who is an invalid, was the alleged
victim, the matter being a small fam
lily affair.
Since that time the younger brother
has been in a serious condition, and
it cannot be stated Just whether his
serious illness resulted from the at
tack or not, but the elder Gay was
held for the superior court on failing
to give bond for $3.50 and was taken
to the county Jail. The hearing viii,
be set later.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
BIG RESERVOIR SLIPS
DOWN HILL ONE FOOT
New Concrete Tank in the Mill Creek
Canyon Will Be Much Larger
and Better Than
Old One
Especial to The Herald.l

REDLANDS, Oct. 14.-Owing to some
freak of nature the reservoir in Mill
Creek canyon which feeds the intake
of the power house No. 2 of the Edison
company has moved down the hill one
foot. The engineers of the company
are at a loss to know the cause and
are now at work to make extensive
repairs.
Chief Engineer F. c. Finckle and
superintendent Benjamin Pearson are
in charge of the work. The new reser-
voir will be much larger and better
than the old one,- being 120X1S0 in size
and 30 feet deep. The surface to be
concreted will be about 44O0 square
yards.
Since the elevation is about 1000 feet
higher than the power house all of the
supplies will necessarily have to be
taken up by burros.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
PARK TO BE MADE OF LAND
WHICH SURROUNDED SCHOOL

REDLANDS, Oct. 14.-The two and
one-half acres, which surrounded the
old Lugonia school building, are to be
turned into a park as soon as the re-
mains of the old building are taken
away, which is being done rapidly.
The grounds around the new building
are being made attractive and with
the large space of ground beside it,
the park will be quite an addition to
the city.
Lawn is to be put in. shrubbery
planted and a number Of park seats
will be scattered about the grounds
for those who will frequent it., The
trustees of the city have been asked
to assist in the expense and this they
have expressed a willingness to do,
so that the expense to both sides will
be of little consequence.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
BOYS

ITIM-To Josef and Marie V. U1m, 11s West
Thirty fifth street.
ITANO-To Hatsusafuro and Kuno X Itaho'
124 North San Pedro street.
STARR-To clifford A. and Prudence D.
Starr, 2429 Manitou avenue.
NIELSON-To julius and Julia l.. Nlelsoh'
1862 East Forty-fifth street.
ENRIGHT-To Stratford and Hide b. En-
right 1245 South Flower street.
I,AWRENCE-To Wesley and Katie Law
renee. 1245 South Flower street.
PLEHN-To Richard and Antonnette Plehn'
Ninth street.
VILLARREAI-To Adolpho NJ. and Felista
Vilarreal, 1917 Navarro street.
sALT-To Rolf and Eva B. Salt, Terminal
island.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
UNRAVEL MYSTERY
IN DEATH OF WOMAN
JUDGE MONTGOMERY TO PROBE
MURDER OF COUSIN
Will Go East to Investigate Clews
Relative to Staying and Rob-
bing of Girl in New
Mexico
Especial to The Herald.l

SANTA ANA, Oct 14.-Judge Vic
tor Montgomery who was Mortified a
short time ago to hear of the murder
of his second cousin, Miss Gertrude
Montgomery, in New Mexico, has
heard of the discovery of some clews
regarding the tragery, and Saturday
will start east to investigate them. His
investigations will begin at Kansas
City, Mo.
When Miss Montgomery was muir
dered in New Mexico she was robbed
of valuable jewelry, which may lead
to a discovery of the perpetrators of
the murder.
Before Judge Montgomery returns to
California he will have visited points
in Mississippi and Texas. He will lbe
by his son, Tarver Mont
gomery, of this city.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
BIRTHS
GIRLS

BAILEY-To Henry E. and Glen s. Bailey
1921 New Hampshire street.
DRUMMOND-To John and Eroca M Drum
rond St. Annes Maternity hospital.
RANNEY-To Joseph and Margaret Ranney'
st. Annes Maternity hospital.
YBARRANDO-To Vincent and Nellie D
Ybarrando. ST. Anne's Maternity hospital
IIAMILTON-To TT Francis and Alice X. Ham
ilton, 1749 East Forty-hrst street
JIJAREZ-To Delphino and JosephG Z.
Juarez, 1412h North Main street.
cPITFTN-To L. p and Mary NJ. Griffin, 536
South Breed street.
JUKOWITZ-To Jacob and Bessie 5. Juko-
witz $40 Linden street
GILBERT-To Charles and Gertrude @, Gill
bert 10000 East Jefferson street.
HENDERSON-To Ray and Clara Il. Hen
derson, 1911 East Main street.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
Decides for plaintiffs

SANTA ANA, Oct. 14.-Judge West
in the Superior court today decided
for the plaintiffs, Theodore and George
w. Ford in the quiet title suit brought
against John C. Keefe on property ly-
ing between the Santa Ana river and
Orange.
it was recently discovered two separate
parties were paying taxes, and had
been doing so for the past five years.
Keefe, the defendant, was a late pur-
chaser from. r. Y. Williams, who held
the land under tax sale deed given
by the state.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
CHICAGO MAN TO SUCCEED
DR.. MEREDITH IN PASADENA

PASADENA, Oct. 14.-Rev. DR..
Daniel F. Fox of Chicago, in a letter
received today, officially accepted the
call to the First Congregational church
of Pasadena to succeed Rev. DR.. r. R.
Meredith. DR.. Fox will arrive the
first week in December and begin his
duties in the pulpit December 8.
In his letter of acceptance he states
"Shall we not all of us determine that
by Gods grace we will do the best
work Of our lives? I pledge it to you
for myself. 1 ask you each and all
to join me in this covenant
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
cIothinq of Two Men Burned

LONG BEACH. Oct. 14.-While in
vestigating conditions at one of the
school buildings today, Jonah Jones
and ]. A. Miller members of the
board of education, came near meet
ing with a serious accident. Jones
dropped a burning piece of paper near
where kerosene had been poured.
There was burst Of flame and the
mems clothing was burned in several
places,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
chlId stepa on Broken TumbIer

LONG BEACH, Oct 14.-Stepping an
a broken tumbler the 4-year-old daugh-
ter of Anselm Grieve severed an artery
in her right foot this afternoon and
suffered the loss of a quantity of blood.
The cash was nearly two inches long
and quite deep. Grieve is a member
Of the firm building the southern por-
ton of the Long Beach-Los Angeles
boulevard
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
TRUSTEES DELIBERATING
OVER CITY HALL PLANS
Consideration of Specifications Mar
rowed Down from Eight to
Two Sets

POMONA, Oct. 14.-The city trustees
are still celebrating over architectural
plans for the new 100000 city hall build
ing which will be erected on block 65
bounded by Fourth, Fifth, Main and
Thomas streets. There were eight sets
OF plans submitted, and by a careful
process of elimination the consideration
has narrowed down to two sets. The
trustees are going slowly in the matter
OF final choice, as they wish to secure
the most complete building for the
money possible. A decision will be
reached, however, in a few days now.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
Bank May Soon Be Opened

LONG BEACH, Oct. 14-More than
1000. or over two-thirds of the
$63, 900 which must be raised before
the Citizens Saving bank can be re-
opened, is now in the hands of the
officers, and as many of the stock
holders are paying both the second
and third assessments, the officers
hope they can open the bank next
month.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
MAN ACCUSED OF FORGERY
RELEASED FROM CUSTODY

LONG BEACH, Oct. 14-E. L. Schiaf-
fano, formerly a contractor here, who
has been confined in the county jail for
some time on charges of having forged
deeds to various lots, was discharged
today by Justice Brayton on motion
of the district attorney, who considered
the evidence not strong enough to war
rant his being held.
Schiaffano was charged with forging
the name Of William Buxton to an Ala
mitOs Beach lot.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
Autos Crash Near Cotton

RIVERSIDE. Oct. 14-Capt 2. H.
Jefferson and e. H. Davis of this city
were involved in an automobile COL
lision near Cotton today, the Durocar
in which they were riding being run
into by a Tourist, occupied by two
women whose names could not be
learned here. No serious injuries were
sustained by any of the occupants.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
Cruelty CHARGE Dismissed

PASADENA, Oct. 14-The Pasadena
Humane society today lost its case
against T. E. Purcell a liveryman, who
was charged before Judge Klamroth
with cruelty to animals, 1t being al
legged he permitted a horse to be
driven that was lame and in selling
the horse without having first given
it medical treatment. The case was
tried before a jury which returned the
verdict of not guilty.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
Name Must Be Year Old

RIVERSIDE, Oct. 14.-The city at
torney has handed down an opinion
to the effect that the Morning Mis-
sion, formerly the Riverside Enter
prise, is not a paper of general circu-
lation under the state law, and hence
may not make publication of legal
matter. The city attorney holds that
the paper must be published one year
under it's new name before it will be
of legal status,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
VIII Be Buried in Los Angeles

LONG BEACH, Oct. 14.-The body of
Jacob Schneider, who was found dead
at his home, 912 East Sixth street, yes
terday, will be taken to Los Angeles
tomorrow for burial in Calvary ceme-
terry. Schneider was 10 years old and
native of New York.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
To Establish sIoyd Department

LONG BEACH, Oct. 14-The board
Of education last night authorized the
establishment of sloyd department in
the Burnett school. Mrs. A. Kennedy
and Miss Reed were put on the regular
teachers list, and Miss Bertha Proc
tor was elected a substitute teacher
The board granted the use of the school
buildings for political meetings.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
ROSEDALE CEMETERY

An Endowed Memorial Park noted for its
natural beauty; endowment fund for per-
petual care. over S250,O00 modern receiv-
Ing vault, chapel, crematory and column
barium; accessible; city office, SUITE
3O2-SO6 EXCHANGE BLDG. N. E. Cor
Third and Hill SITS. Phones Main 900;
AS62s. Cemetery office. 1881 W. Washing
ton St; phones 72s5s, West 80. 62-12m
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
DIED

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CORsON-W. P. Corson Thursday, Oct. IA,
1909 To be buried Oct. 16, at p. m
from the chapel of the Evergreen ceme-
tery 10-15-2
WOOD-M V. Wood, Oct, II. 1909 VIII be
buried Friday, Oct. 15, at p. at
Evergreen cemetery. 10-16-1
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
To Advertise More Widely

LONG BEACH, Oct. IA cam
paign for more funds, for advertising
purposes, was undertaken this morn
Ing by the finance committee of the
chamber of commerce. About $3.50 was
raised in a few hours.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
Japaness Leases Three Acres

LONG BEACH, Oct. Al. Nakata,
a Japanese gardener today paid the
first years rent on a three-acre tract
which he has leased for three years
for home. He is soon to wed a
Japanese woman.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
INSURANCE

WE COLLECT LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES
Wen save you time, trouble, worry and
expense. We know how That's our busl-
ness DE LINE g. HUNTER. 241e Downey
ave. East SEQ; Home 1856. 9-2l-1mo
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
GEM ETERIES
INGLEWOOD PARK
CEMETERY

Two miles outside the city limits, on the
Los Angeles and Redondo Ry.; 800 acres
of perfect land with improvements out
CHASING any cemetery on the coast.
2O7 $. Broadway. Room 2O2. Phones:
F33O3, Main 1859. Supt. Phone A9598.
4-1-12 months
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15

New list OF valuable and pleasing prizes
vii ha announced in next Sundays Herald
Junior. All boys and girls Of public school
age are eligible to compete for cash or
other prizes. Read the Herald Junior for
particulars
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
EVERGREEN CEMETERY

The Los Angeles Cemetery Association.
Boyle Heights near city limits. Operates
under perpetual charter from Los Angeles
city. Modern chapel and crematory.
Office S39 Bradbury building.
PhOnes-Matn 652; A5466.
Cemetery--Home D1OSS; Boyle 0.
6-6-12m
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
Weather Conditions

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1.-THE following
maximum and minimum temperatures are
reported from eastern stations for the pre-
vious day: Chicago, 30-44; New York, $685.
Omaha, 40-52.
Forecast
Los Angeles and vicinity-Fair Friday;
overcast in morning; light north wind
changing to south.
San Francisco and vcinty-Fair Friday
except dense fog in morning; light south
wind changing to west.
Santa Clara valley-Fair Friday; fog in
the morning: light south wind, changing to
north.
warm; light north wind
San Joaquin valley-Fair Friday; light
north wind
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
Late News from the Cities of Southern California
PASADENA

Circulation Dept-Home 26s5; Sunset 274o.
Correspondent-Day: Home. Ex. 4; Sunset
i54 Night: Home s195.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-15
THE WEATHER

LOS ANGELES, oct. IA, 1909
Time Baron ITher HUM Wlndlvo WthF
a M M sSSs sSSs & l2S % sW sw = cSsSy cisas
Maximum temperature 72.
Minimum temperature So.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-10-06
CASTALIA.

October 4, 1909.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. McKernan re-
| turned from South Dakota Monday
evening where they have been visit
! ing relatives.
Don't forget the date of the dance
Tuesday, Oct. II. Good music and
good time.
Mrs. Esther Lambert went to Ro-
wan, Iowa, Wednesday to visit her
daughter, Mrs. Vivian Carlton.
Miss Emma Walters and lady
friend of Elkader were visiting
Miss Bertha Krogman Wednesday.
d. c. Harvey and father departed
Wednesday evening to visit relatives
near Superior, Wis.
Mrs. j. P. Bachelor and Earl Wis
tied at her fother's home near Os-
sian from Tuesday until Sunday.
Supt Rogue of DEBORAH was in
town Thursday.
Fred O'Boy played End base for
FIT. Atkinson at Calmar Saturday.
Mrs. Rose Rushman of Harlin
visited in town Thursday.
Mrs. Julia Bush went to Monona
Thursday.
Mrs. Alice Clark was moved from
the Clark hospital at McGregor to
the home of her son, George at
Nashville, Tenn. Her health does
not improve.
F. E., Perry returned from Bigfoot
Wis, Wednesday. His mother re-
manned for longer visit.
Miss Bernice Feltis came down
from DEBORAH Friday to visit her sis
ter, Mrs. Will Peckham.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Walker and
daughter Beryl returned home from
Seattle Friday On their way home
they stopped at Portland. Ore, to
visit the H. c. Painters and found
them well and prospering.
Misses Bertha Krogman and Nellie
| Smith were passengers for Calmar
Saturday.
Orlando Thronton and wife came
up from MonCna the latter part of
the week.
Mrs Jacob Inglet of Mason City
visited her aunt, Mrs. Jas. Stewart
over Friday.
Mrs. Steve Allen returned TO Ma
son City Saturday.
John McKernan and wife returned
from Seattle the fore part of the
week
Mrs. Teepe and family are going
to move into l.. II. Gibbs vacant
house in the east part of the town.
Chas. BloXham came up from
Cherery Valley Monday to visit rela-
tives.
A numebr of friends gathered at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin AL
len Saturday evening for a farewell
party before they move to Postville.
A handsome chair was left as re-
| hinder of the occasion.