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Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-10
HUMPHREYS EXPERIENCED IN
METHODS OF PUBLIC WORK

William H. Humphreys, new mem
Der of the board of public works, has
been a resident of Los Angeles for
more than twenty-five years. He came
here from st. Louis in 1883 after hav-
ing graduated from the ST. Louis law
school. Although he left this institu-
ton with high honors. Mr.. Humphreys
has never taken up the practice of law
During his residence in Los Angeles
he has interested himself in real es-
tate and has opened up several large
subdivisions. He became a member 81
the park board under Mayor Owen
McAleer and has served on this body
ever since. While John r. Matthews
was postmaster of Los Angeles Mr..
Humphreys served as assistant post
master. He served something over four
years, having been appointed during
H. Van Duzen's administration at the
postoffice to finish out an unexpired
term.
Humphreys has been great fancier
of flowers. 1t was because of his
knowledge of plant life that he was
appointed on the park board. His
father, John +. Humphreys, was presi-
dent of the city council in the early
days of Los Angeles, and was the man
who named the present organization
which is known as the Los Angeles
chamber of commerce.
(Irronl the Los Angeles Express)
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-10

the board first became factor in the
government of Los Angeles his name
was one of the three Mayor McAleer
sent to the council for confirmation.
This was at the time when the council
and Mayor McAleer were in deadlock
over the board. McAleer continuously
sent in the names of Lester Robinson
and Edmund 7. Perkins as the Repup-
licans for the board, and twice sent In
the name of w. M. Humphreys as the
Democrat. The council at that time
would have accepted Mr. Humphreys,
but would not confirm either Robinson
or Perkins, and the city attorney ruled
they must all be confirmed at once.
While McAleer continued to send in the
names of. Robinson and Perkins he
switched the Democrats.
Mr.. Humphreys took the oath OF Of
flee yesterday afternoon and filed his
bond Just before o'clock. He is fully
qualified as a member of the board OF
public works, as far as legal techni-
calities are concerned, and will assume
his duties this morning. He will take
the position of chief inspector of public
works left vacant by Mr.. Kern's resig-
nation.
Gen. Chaffee was elected inspector OF
public works temporarily, and will
hold that position until the reorganiza-
ton of the board.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-10
Value of the Recall

HE RECALL of the important and busnesslike
amendments that have been Incorporated into the charter
4 When the recall made the city charter the ma
chimes and political organizations worked to defeat It, bu
the adopted the amendment by majority OF four to one
The machines and politicians fear the recall and would
like eliminate it from the charter possible Both machines
Democratic and Republican, working for Mayor Harper They
Mayor Harper for his dsgraceu acts unit APP
ponments unbusnesske conduct of city affairs but
working for him because in reeectng Harper the recall dealt
blow and the paved to take out of the charter
at later date.
AS voter, taxpayer and citizen the recall is your most
effective weapon against corrupt and inefficient officials
If voted to make the recall of the charter
slider should remain the charter and believe George Alex
ander honest bound to for him. AS an en-
charge he proved corrupt and inefficient The recall only gives
the city the opportunity business man enjoys One
hundred business petition to keep Harper H. over
10000 voters sign petition to put him out -
S. c. Graham, Chairman Lee A. Mcconnell
E. O. Edgerton, Secretary Meyer Lissner
w. D. Stephens Marshall Stimson
H. T. Lee R. D. Wade
L. Lichtenberger DR.. D. L. Tasker
Henry NJ Newmark Willard Arnott
w. E. Hampton w. S. Taylor
7. c. Kubach E w. Murphy
Sidney A. Butler A. M. Norton
DR. Sherwn Gibbons P. M. Johnson
Charles Wier M. T. Collins
T. p. Coyne r. H. Norton
Gen z. c. Bellows Erastus ]. Stanton
Victor H futile C. A. Rockwell
George Rice Hugh w. Adams, r
John Topham Gilbert S. Wright
W. R. Burke c. H. Randall
A. M. Dunn NJ. F. Bekouski
Frank J. Hart J. F. Mulin
P W. Croake Richmond Plant
George Couson W. j. Washourn
Herman Silver J. o. Koeph
Dr. S. S. Salisbury
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-10

cially as regards my public service
while a member of the city council.
certain interested parties DESTROYS OF
obtaining control of the municipal gov
eminent through the present recall
movement are attempting to poison the
minds of the people against yourself.
"rThese sans attacks on myself, to-
| gether with slandorous reflections on
the name of our city, have been sent
broadcast over the country to the great
| injury of this community.
"As a friend of yourself and placing
my obligations as a citizen above all
personal interests, I consider 1t my
duty to resign as a member OF the
board of public works, so that personal
abuse of myself cannot be further en-
ployed to either injure you or the good
name of our city.
Feeling assured that the fair-mind-
| ed people of Los Angeles will appre-
ciate my motives in resigning, and will
give you their support at the polls, ]
| remain,
Sincerely yours.
edward KERN"
Discuss Result
When the dazed feeling that the
resignation created had partially worn
away the action was received in two
different lights, according to the view
point and affiliations of those who
heard it. Some of Harper's friends con-
tended it was for the best interests of
the administration; that Kern had been
largely made an issue and that with
Kern out of the way that issue would
be removed. But the friends of the re-
CALL and they are legion around the
city hall, and some of the mayor
friends could see it in no other light
than as a deathblow to Harper's hopes
a. he IL al ct Inn
at simply means that everything that
has been said and some things that
could that haven't are true" said one
city official "It means the pro-vice
element is on the run; they are trying
to make scapegoat of Kern in their
frantic efforts to save the mayor. 1t
means the recall viii carry by vote
of 7 to L."
The move plainly alienated number
of Kerns friends. and they were out
spoken in their denunciation.
'If he was afraid of the issue he had
no business to accept the place." said
one of them. But having accepted 1t
he should have held on. This looks to
me like a backdown with a broad
streak of yellow. 1t will hurt Harper $
cause more than anything else that
could have been done"
DockweiIer Surprised
That the whole matter was agreed on
without taking into consideration the
mayors usual advisers was shown by
the attitude OF l. B. Dockweiler, Har-
pers personal attorney He had not
been told of the new complication in
his clients politics and was nonplussed.
While he expressed no opinion one way
or the other twas apparent he did not
approve the move.
w. M. Humphreys is a capitalist in
business and Democrat in politics.
He was appointed to the park commits
sion by Mayor McAleer and has served
continuously in that place until the
present. This is not the first time he
has been appointed to the board of pub
lie works, although it is the first time
his name has been confirmed. When
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-10
MORE THAN 0NE~HUNDRED
SALOON KEEPERS CALLED
VIII Testify as to Their Contracts
with the Mailer Brewing
Company

Subpoenas directing high officials OF
the Maier Brewing company and sew
eral saloon keepers to appear before
Lynn Helm, referee in bankruptcy. at
10 o'clock this morning, were issued
yesterday.
The witnesses are wanted to testify
concerning certain contracts alleged to
have been entered into between the
brewery and more than 100 saloon keep
ers, under which, it is said the saloons
are controlled by the brewery,
The case in which the testimony OF
the witnesses subpoenaed yesterday is
wanted is that of S. p. Clark, former
saloon keeper from whose assets the
brewery claims about $4,000. Attorney
Robert G. Loucks is seeking to have
this claim thrown out on the ground
that the brewery is acting in violation
of the federal antitrust laws.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-10
BAKER KNOCKED DOWN BY
STREET CAR; Is INJURED
Victim Taken to His Home, Where
1t Is Found a Rib Is
Fractured

H. III. Buedficher. living at 523 East
Sixth street and employed as a fore
man at the Meek bakery, was struck
Pedro streets last night. He sustained
fractured rib and severe bruises of
the body.
The injured man was taken to his
home, where DIR. George l.. Hutchinson
of the Crocker street hospital attended
him.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-10
Alexander Meetings

Meetings in the interest of the cam
didacy of George Alexander for mayor
are scheduled this week by the cam
paign committee as follows:
Thursday evening-NIasOnic hall.
Thirty-third and Main streets. Frank
G. Finlayson, 4. l.. WOOiwine and
George Alexander. speakers.
Friday evening--Normandie hall, 14S0
West jefferson street. George Alexan-
der and Lorin A. Handley, speakers.
Saturday evening-Blanchard hall, 2Ss
South Broadway. Judge John ID. Works,
George Alexander, Henry I. Lee and
< Cyrus +. McNutt, speakers.
Saturday evening-Hakom block. 4s16
South Moneta avenue, 1880 o'clock.
George Alexander and w. r.. Burke,
speakers.
The meetings will begin at o'clock,
except that at 1915 Moneta avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-10

IAN want is a square DEAL
p "A. C. HARPER
This is what the city of Los Angeles
with 800, 600 people asked of A.C. HGr-
per when he was elected mayor. Did the
people get a square deal? Hdrper,S rec
ord shows.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-10
THE CITY

Strangers are invited TO visit the exhibits OF
California products at the Chamber of Com
merce building. on Broadway. between First
and Second streets. where free information Will
be given on all subjects pertaining to this seq
slon.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-10

The Herald, IKE every other newspaper, is
naisrepresented at times. particularly in cases
ii'vclving hotels, theaters, etc. The public
will please take notice that every representa-
tive OF this newspaper Is equipped with the
rroper credentials and more particularly equip
ped with money with which to pay his bills.
THE HERALD i
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-10

The Herald will pay $40 in cash 10 anyone
furnishing evidence that win lead to the arrest
and conviction OF any person caught stealing
copies Of The Herald from the premises OF our
patrons,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-10
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF
Important to All Iowa People

o. l.. McLain, being an Iowa woman,
will give discount this week on all
goods in her curio store, 408 West Sew.
enth, to Iowa people. She has opened
a register and wants all Iowa people to
have their ''names written there" Re-
suits from last weeks ad. great; all
old customers looked me up. New ones
cordially received.
Save sickness ana stomach trouble by
drinking the best spring water. The
Glen Rock Water company will supply
you. Phones C1456. East 437. Prices
right.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-10


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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-04-22
CHARTER
OF THE LOU1SIANA-TEXAS NAT
URAL GAS COMPANY.

State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo:
Be it remembered that on the 22nd day
of March 1909. before me, Albert L.
Alexander, notary public. personally
came and appeared S. S. Hunter. w. B.
Nice ormick. w. H. Sedberry of Mar
shall, Texas. and J. D. Wilkerson, res
idents of said parish and State, and w.
H. Hunter, resident of the Parish Of
Acadia, who stated and declared to me
notary that availing themselves of the
Constitution and laws of the State of
Louisiana relating to the formation Of
corporations, they have formed and do
by these presents form and constitute
themselves, as well as such other per-
sons as may hereafter become associated
with them, into corporation and body
corporate. and have adopted as their
charter the following, to-wit:
ARTICLE /.
The name of this corporation shall be
the LOUISIANA-TEXAS NATURAL
GAS COMPANY. with its domicile at
the City Of Shreveport. in the Parish Of
caddo. louisiana, and under ito cor
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-04-22
BIDS INVITED.

Bids are hereby invited for building a
pile bridge over Horseshoe bayou at
Self place in Ward One, Caddo Parish.
Louisiana, 1872 feet long and ; feet
higher than present bridge. Also bids
for new flooring on steel bridge across
Dooley bayou at Section Six plantation
100 feet, in Ward One. Also bids for
bridge over Eubanks bayou between
Waskom and Greenwood in Ward Five
of Caddo parish, bids for either bent or
pile bridge. Bridges to be built accord
ing to specifications and satisfactory
bond required. Bids to be opened at
next meeting of the jury. the second
Thursday in May 1909, the jury reserv-
ing right to reject any and all bids.
JULES DREYFUSS, Pres.
A. L. DURINGER, Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-04-22
ity of one commissioner, the other shall
ARTICLE VII.

AK LILLE VII.
No stakeholder shall ever be liable for
the contracts or faults of said corpora
ton in any further sum than the unpaid
balance due on shares of stock owned
by him. No share of stock shall be
transferred, sold or disposed of without
the owner first giving ten days notice to
the other stockholders. and allowing
them the first privilege of purchasing
such stock, pro rata with their holdings.
All sales or transfers of stock to be
binding upon the corporation must be
made upon the books of the company
This done and passed at my Office in
the city of Shreveport, on the day and
date first above written, and in the pres
ence of the above named attesting wit
nesses, who hereto sign with said named
parties and me notary
WALTER H. POLK.
w. B. WINSTON
M. R. PURNELL
Attest:
R. D. WEBB.
F. G. THATCHER.
p NJ. WELSH,
Notary Public.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo
Having examined the above and fore
going act of incorporation and finding
nothing therein contained contrary to
law, l hereby approve the same this 9TH
day of April 1909 J. NJ. FOSTER,
District Attorney First Judicial District
of Louisiana.
Endorsed: Filed and recorded April
7, 1000. J. H. LEVY.
Deputy Clerk and -Officio Deputy Re-
corder
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo:
hereby certify that the above and fore
going is a true and correct copy of the
original act as the same now appears on
file and of record in my Office Given
under my hand and seal of Office this 9TH
day of April 1909. ]. H. LEVY,
Deputy Clerk and x-Officio Deputy Re-
corder. e.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-04-22
SHERIFFS SALE.

No. 12,56o-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish. Louis
lana: First National Bank VS.. D. c.
Richardson
By virtue of writ of feri facias to
me issued from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court of Caddo Par
ISL, Louisiana, in the above entitled and
numbered suit, l have seized and will
offer for sale at public auction, for cash.
&C O. ding to law, during the legal hours
for sales. at the principal front door OF
the court house of Caddo Parish, La,
on
SATURDAY, APRIL II, 1850,
Two hundred and sixty seven shares OF
the capital stock of the Reliance Oil
Company. Shreveport. La, Of $4,000
each, certificates for which shares are
numbered from 1e to a. both inclusive
and upon which shares plaintiff has
lien recognized by the judgment rem
dered in the above entitled cause.
The above property seized as belong
ing to the above defendant, and to be
sold to satisfy the amount specified IN
said writ, say in the sum Of $I1 10000,
with eight per cent per annum interest
on 100000 thereof from October 2.
1908, until paid. and like interest on
ST. 10000 thereof from November IS.
1908. until paid, with 10 per cent on said
sum and interest as attorneys fees.
and all costs of suit
J. P. FLOURNOY,
Caucasian April 4. Sheriff
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-04-22
S. S. HUNTER.
w. B. MCCORMICK.
w. H. HUNTER, JR.
]. D. WILKINSON.

Attest:
r. ALEXANDER.
B. DILLINGHAM;.
ALBERT l.. ALEXANDER.
Notary Public.
Having examined the foregoing char
ter and act of incorporation, and find
ing nothing therein contrary to law.
hereby approve the same Done and
signed officially on this the 24th day Of
March 1909 J. M. FOSTER,
District Attorney.
Endorsed: Filed and recorded March
q, 1909. A. F. HAYNES,
Deputy Clerk and ex- Of6cio Deputy Re-
corder.
State of Louisiana. Parish of Caddo
[ hereby certify that the above and fore
going is true and correct copy of the
original act, as the same now appears
on file and of record in my Office. Given
under my hand and seal of Office this
cath day of March 1909.
A. S. HARDIN,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Ohicio Deputy Re-
corder. $50.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-04-22
SUCCESSION SALE.

No, 12,78o-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La:
Succession of E. G. Morehead.
By virtue of a commission to sell to
me issued from the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, Louisiana,
in the above entitled and numbered sue
cession, l will offer for sale, at public
auction, for cash according to law, dur
ing the legal hours for sales, at the prin-
cipal front door of the court house Of
Caddo Parish, Louisiana, on
SATURDAY, MAY I, 1909
The south half of section 10; south half
of north half of same section; the south
half of the northwest quarter and the
southwest quarter of section II. town.
ship IS north. range IS west, $50 acrss.
appraised at $4,000. Also the south-
west quarter and the east half Of south
east quarter section IL. and the north
half of said section II, and the north
east quarter of section II Cess 60 acres
off the north side of said north half OF
section IL and off the north side of
northeast quarter; of section II, being
a strip 1 Ia miles long and 7-3 chains
wide). All in township IS. range IS.
go acres, appraise at $4,000. The
above property to be sold for cash ac-
cording to law.
IP. FLOURNOY,
Sheriff and ex-Oflicio Auctioneer Cad
do Parish, Louisiana.
Caucasian, March IS. 1909.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-04-22
SUCCESSION NOTICE.

No. l2,62o-First District Court, Parish
of Caddo, State of Louisiana: Sue
cession of Robert Dick.
Notice is hereby given that Mrs. Mary
NJ. L. Dick, administrative, has this day
filed her final account in said succession,
and unless opposition be made thereto
within the time specified by law, the
same will be duly homologated as
prayed for.
Witness the Honorable T. F. Bell
and A. J. Murff, judges of said court,
this 18TH day of April 1909.
F. A. LEONARD.
April Is. Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-04-22

missioners selected by and from among
the stockholders, at . meeting called.
after due notice, for this purpose.
No stakeholder shall ever be held
liable or responsible for the faults or
contracts of the corporation in any fur
Their sum than the unpaid balance due
the corporation on the shares Of stock
subscribed for Or owned by him nor
shall any informally in organization
have the effect of rendering this charter
null or exposing stockholder to any
liability beyond the amount of hi. stock.
Done and passed at my Office in said
Parish in the presence Of w. H. Wise
and s. 0. Williams, competent wit
nesses, who signed these presents to-
getler with said apearers and me, no
tary, after due reading of the whole.
w. F. TAYLOR.
c. l.. NELSON.
J. H. JORDAN
HERMAN LOEB.
S. J. HARTMAN.
E. H. RANDOLPH.
R. A. GRAY.
R. R. EMERY.
R. II. GRAY.
S. S. HUNTER.
Attest:
w. H. WISE.
S. O. WILLIAMS.
A. B FREYER,
Notary Public Caddo Parish Louisiana.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo:
After examining the above and forego-
ing act of incorporation and finding
nothing therein contrary to law, here
by approve the same Done and signed
officially on this the 25th day of Febru-
airy 1909. ]. NJ. FOSTER,
District Attorney First Judicial District
Court of Louisiana.
(Endorsed) Filed and recorded Feb
.uary II, 1909 A. F. HAYNES,
Deputy Clerk.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo:
hereby certify that the above and fore
going is true and correct copy of the
original act, as the same now appears on
file and of record in my Office Given
under my hand and seal of Office on this
the 27th day of February 1909.
A. F. HAYNES.
Deputy Clerk and ex-Officio Deputy Re-
corder 2-26
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-04-22
AMENDMENT TO CHARTER
Of The Louisiana Gas Company

Shreveport, La, February 26. 1900
At meeting of the stockholders of the
Louisiana Gas Company. held on this
the 10th day of February 1909, at IL
o'clock M, at the Office of the company
in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
pursuant to notice to each stakeholder
as provided by law, the following named
stockholders holding the following nam
Der of shares of stock, being all of the
stockholders of said company holding
and owning all of the stock of said
company, were present, to-wit:
J. B. Ardis-617 shares of A stock /;
1893 B stock total 1850 shares.
R. Furman-5o shares A stock, 80
shares of B stock; total 80 shares.
J. w. Jeter Jr.-1o shares B stock.
w. w. Newcomb-1o shares of B
stock.
A. J. Ingersoll-1333 shares of A
stock, 267 shares B stock; total 1000
shares.
John S. Connelly-55o shares B stock.
Making a total of 2ooo shares Of A
stock, and 1000 shares of B stock.
On motion. Mr.. J. B. Ards. stock
holder, was elected chairman of the
meeting, and Mr. R. Furman, stock
holder, was elected secretary.
1t was moved and seconded that Art
icles three, four, five. six. seven, eight.
nine, ten, eleven, twelve and thirteen Of
the original articles be expunged from
the charter and the following amended
articles substituted therefor. to-wit:
ARTICLE III.
Said corporation shall have authority
first, to have and enjoy succession BY
their corporate name for the period Of
fifty years; second, to contract, sue and
be sued in their corporate name; third,
to make and use corporate seal ;
fourth, to hold, receive, purchase and
convey and mortgage under their cor
porate name. property both real and per.
sonal, and to borrow money and to issue
notes or bonds therefor; fifth. to name
and to appoint such manager: and d.
rectors and officers Is their interest and
convenience may require; sixth, to make
and establish such bylaws for The
proper management of the affairs of the
corporation as may be necessary and
proper, and to do such other acts - they
may deem necessary to carry out the
purpose of this corporation.
ARTICLE w.
The capital stock Of this corporation
is fixed at the sum of four hundred
thouhand ($4oo,ooooo) dollars, repre-
scnted by four thousand shares Of on
hundred dollars each. payable in cash
or property or services rendered. All
transfers of stock shall be made On the
books of the company and shall b
signed by the stakeholder or his attor'
ney.
ARTICLE v.
The corporate powers of this corpora
ton are hereby vested in and shall b
exercised by board of directors com
i posed of FIVE stockholders, each o
whom shall own in his individual name
or in that of the firm of which he is ,
member, one share of stock thereof
Said board shall be elected annually OF
the fourth Monday in March Of eacl
wear. Each share of stock shall be en-
titled to one vote, to be cast IN persoa
or by proxy at all elections and at AM
meetings of stockholders majority .
votes cast shall elect. Twenty day
|psiof notice of oil elections shall b
Igiven TO III stockholda4 b. writtes .
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-04-22

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