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Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07

People are too cowardly to bear any
thing alone And apropos of the same
idea, the father-in-law whom Wangen's
improvidence has defrauded says bit
terly: "The worse people are them
selves, the more they feel called upon
to make others better. You may cheat
the workingmen as much as you like, If
only you provide them lectures to lis
ten to. Never mind food and clothes,
if only they can have bits of paper
to go about with and wave. Yes, it is
strange in these days"
The best single bit of word painting
in the book is the paragraph describ-
ing the sleeping farm:
1T was still long before anyone got
up: only the pensioners In the old
cottage began to yawn in their sleep.
This they began to do an hour before
they woke, and they always woke at
4, from long habit. The dairymaid al
ways had it in her mind that she had
to get up to go to the cows as she did
fifteen years ago; and the men dreamed
of getting up and going to the forest
as they had so often done in the early
winter mornings long ago. The old
habit had now become regular dreams.
Perhaps when these old people lie in
the churchyard they will dream the
same things as morning approaches" !"
Against this placid background we
observe the evil vortex of the lie whorl-
ing on it's destructive path, as If at
the whim of some gigantic genie who
weaves his spell over the sleeping viii
layers. The immemorlal charm of al
legory is in this tale and whether doubt
ing or believing, you will read it
through to the end with wonder and
something very like the fear of God
The Power of a Lie. BY Johan
Bojer, translated from the Norwegian
by Jessie Muir, with an Introduction
BY Hall Caine New York; Mitchell
KennprleV
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
SANTA ANA
Office 3I5 N. Sycamos@,
g1Ome Phone 315.
YOUNG MAN is ACCUSED
OF ATTEMPT TO DEFRAUD

SANTA ANA, July 6.-Charles Car
mack, a 16-year-old boy who has grown
up from infancy here, presented HIM
self at a local clothing store late Satur-
day night, made a considerable pur-
chase of clothing and then rendered a
check for S97 in payment. The check
was signed by w. D. Jeffries, the name
of a well-known San Joaquin rancher,
and was drawn on the First National
bank of Santa Ana in favor of Jack
King"
The salesman demurred at taking the
check unless the boy could identity
himself and kept both check and
clothes pending further investigation.
In the meantime Carmack disappeared
and could not be located until TINS
morning, when he came to Sheriff
Lacy's house and gave himself up. This
afternoon the case was investigated
and found to be one for the juvenile
court, and the boy was remanded to
the custody of the sheriff until he can
be dealt with.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
WOMEN'S RESIDENCE
DESTROYED BY FIRE
DESTRUCTIVE BLAZE'S ORIGIN
UNKNOWN
Flames Demolish Home of Misses
Ada and Blanche AyIes at
OLAF and Elliott
Streets
Especial to The Herald,l

LONG BEACH, July Ga fire of
mysterious origin completely destroyed
the home of the Misses Ada and
Blanche Ayles at Ojai and Elliott
streets, this morning about 8 o'clock.
The Misses Ayles. who are well known
young women of high social standing
here. are in Alameda and there was
no one in the house.
A fire started by tramps near the
house may have caused the blaze or
fireworks may have started it. None
of the furnishings was saved.
Miss Ada Ayles is in charge of the
money order department in the local
postot1ice.
The loss was about $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
PROBABLY BURNED FATALLY
THROUGH EXPLOSION OF OIL
Severely Injured by Accident to Steam
Roller in the Arroyo
Seco

PASADENA, July 6.-Believed on his
arrival at the Pasadena hospital TO be
dead, George Baker, employed as tore
man by Contractor Charles Baldwin
lies tonight between life and death
with the chances about evenly balanced
rrhe man was working over steam
roller in the Arroyo Seco this morning
about 9 o'clock when the oil in the
cylinder exploded. The blazing huld
was thrown over his face, arms ana
legs, firing his clothing and intilctlns
d9ngerous burns on almost all parts of
the body save the abdominal region
His shouts brought fellow workmen 10
the scene, and the burned man, uncon-
scious, was taken to the hospital IN an
automobile. The charred body, which
gave no sign of life, was placed IN d
steam bath. and after a time Baker
revived. He is under the care of Dr.
Ralph Newcombe, who considers the
case a serious one.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
Some Compllcations

Despite the fact that the men char
acters in "Norah Conough," by Walter
G. Henderson, are constantly losing
their heads over good-looking women
and getting into trouble by embrace
ing them when they should not, this
tale of the Australian ranch life is dis
tinctly interesting. Mr. Henderson pre-
sents the case of two English brothers
who are earning their titles to sections,
and into whose lives come disturbing
feminine elements. The Australian
local color is dominant. There is talk
about kangaroos and wallables; the
rough life of the bush is described, the
scene of a dance at a station being dra-
matically set forth. There is no lack
of love interest in the story, there be-
ing at least three romances more or
less complicated Finally things end
approximately well for all concerned.
Norah Conough. BY Walter George
Henderson, New York: The Outing
Publishing company.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
EXPLOSION OF FIREWORKS
STOCK CLOSES CELEBRATION

SAN BERNARDINO, July 6-Inde-
pendence day celebrations were wound
up in this city shortly after midnight
last night in a grand, whirlwind finish
A bunch of lighted flrecrackers was
dropped by some one in the stand of
fireworks owned by Carl Miller a fruit
vender on the corner of Third and D
streets. Instantly skyrockets, Roman
candles and various, other brands of
partment extinguished the flames be-
fore much damage was done to the
building, but not before the display
had attracted several hundred people,
who enjoyed the sight at the expense
of the merchant
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
paulnn Obstacle Found

PASADENA, July 6.-Another batch
of trouble has developed regarding the
Improvement of North Raymond ave
nue.. 1t is in regard to the way the
work is to be done. Having agreed as
to the width of the street and the kline
of material used in resurfacing it, the
residents discovered today that the pc
tition under which they have been
carrying on the negotiations called fol
the doing of the work under a ten-yeaI
serial bond issue, which would cause a
delay of three months at the least be
fore work could be begun. Now they
want this petition dropped by the couu-
ell. j. w. Pickering, one Of tie leaders
in this movement, says he will secure a
new petition Immediately authorizing
the performance of the work by private
contract.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
CITY COUNCIL P0STPONES
CHANGE IN RATE FOR GAS
Edison Company's Report Shows
Profits During Last Year
of $37, ,6e9

LONG BEACH, July 6.-When the
city council this morning took up the
matter of fixing the electric lighting
rate. the Edison company submitted
a report citing that the company's re-
ceipts during the past year We're $780,
944.O5 and the expenses sea, ,255.05, leav-
ing a profit of $37,689 The company's
property is valued at S619, ,566.11. Coun-
Gilman Dayman asked that the matter
be laid over a week as he was not
ready to vote on the question of re-
ducing the rate by ordinance, and this
was DONE
Attorney f. C.Denio, for the company
said that the report of the company
showed a loss of $4,000 over last years
figures and that the profits on operat
ing were only trifle more than siH
per cent, which was not enough Il
carry bonds and make extensions.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
Physician Wins SIit

SANTA ANA, July 6-When the case
of Rich VS.. Slike was called for trial
in the superior court this morning, the
defendants were not present nor were
they represented by attorney, and after
hearing the testimony OF several wit
nesses for the plaintiff, judgment was
rendered in his favor for the full
amount of the claim.
The suit was brought by DR.. Rich or
Fullerton to recover on claim or
81 100 for professional services rendered
Mrs. Jennie Slike, who, with her nus
band refused to pay on the ground
that the charge was excessive. Ioday
Dir. Claire w. Murphy and DIR. Paul
Bresee of Los Angeles and DR.. J. 5.
Cowan of Fullerton testified that the
charge made by Dr. Rich was not ex-
cesslve for the services performed.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
WALNUT CONTRACT MAY BE
GIVEN TO INDEPENDENTS

PASADENA, July Cit is possible
the city may desert the Walnut Grow
ers' association of the state and take
up with the independents, marketing
the crop of the trees at the sewer farm
with whatever company will pay the
best price. This is the result OF a 1eeI-
inc that the price secured last year
for the crop was not as large as It
should have been. An independent
company has submitted bid recently
which is considered favorable by the
members of the council. Only the sus-
picion of joker in the clause which
provides that the purchaser shall not
be obliged to take the Gull Walnuts IS
holding up an acceptance OF the COZ
tract pending the receipt of letter by
councilman Barnes, chairman of the
farm committee, who has written TO
ask the bidders who will have the pow
er to determine culls.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
PASADENA RREVlTlEs

PASADENA, July Crank Draper
will give two special addresses in the
board of trade rooms Wednesday ana
Thursday evenings Of this week on the
general topic. THE Rich Mans Hell.
William Pacey, a native of England,
died July in his home in South Pasa-
dena. aged II. The funeral will be
held tomorrow afternoon.
John J. Curry and +. j. Ebbs, plas-
tering contractors, were found not
guilty of the charge of battery pre-
ferred by a former employe, e. s.
Stoner, by Judge Klamroth this morn
ing, after a trial in which Stoner tes-
titled he was thrown out of a house
after a dispute as to the pay due him.
Enough applications have been re-
ceived TO insure the success of the
senior Y. NJ. c. A. camp which Will
open at Camp Merriam, Catalina island
Monday A track meet at which the
member scoring the most points will be
awarded a handsome cup will be one
of the features Of the encampment.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
Five Children Hurt

LONG BEACH, July 6,--Last night
Ben Weatherby, aged IA, who lives at
Elliott and Temple streets, blew on the
fuse of his toy cannon to help it along
His effort succeeded. The cannon blew
up and DR.. w. H. Newman said there
were forty-seven powder burns in the
lads face.
Rivers Drake, son of Jean G. Drake
and little Marjorie Jerrems Of Pasadena
were setting off firecrackers on the
Hotel Virginia veranda last night when
exploding crackers burned their hands
painfully. George Thorndyke and Clar-
ence Feetham sustained minor burns.
The police returned fifteen lost chill
dren to their parents yesterday.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
7Io-7ss SOUTH SPRING

his best. HE belonged" says The
Congregationalist, "by heredity and
training to the mellower Puritanism
of the new New England, and he was
qualified by breadth of knowledge and
sympathy to interpret Whitman to his
own countrymen who are readers of
literature. His book is by all odds the
most informing and reasonable inter-
probation of Whitman's life and mes
sage which has been given to the pub
lie, and in it's insight and judicial fair
ness cannot easily be superseded"
The significant thing about the many
tributes to the sympathetic UNDER
standing of Prof. Carpenters book is
that they come equally from disciples
of the poet and from those who have
never admitted his genius. Prof. Car
penter wrote biography not an essay
on literary values, and on the excel
lence of the biography there is no dis
agreement.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
A Canvon Voyaue


The narrative of the second Powell
expedition down the Green-Coiorado
river from Wyoming, and the explora
tions on land, in the years 1871 and 1872,
is elaborately related and beautifully
illustrated in IA Canyon Voyage" by
Frederick S. Dellenbaugh, artist and
assistant topographer of the expedi-
tion. Nearly forty years ago this
sortie into the wilds was made, and
this is the first extended and authori-
tative account of it's results yet put
into print. While the story is at
times excessively first personal and
the virtue of simplicity is often exag-
gerated by the author in his method of
detailing the thrilling experiences of
the party, the tale in the main Is well
told and should have an interest for
westerners who desire first hand in
formation of one of the important
tours of exploration of the nineteenth
century
A Canyon Voyage. BY Frederick s.
Dellenbaugh. New York and London:
G.. F. Putnam's Sons.
You can buy II. perhaps at many places. but
there's one BEST place TO buy it-and that
Dlara advertisaa
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
SAN PEDRO
EMPLOYMENT OF ASSISTANT
LIBRARIAN is APPROVED
Correspondent Home 372.
Circulation 1875 5th st.

SAN PEDRO, July 6.-The trustees
today approved the employment of Mrs.
Cooley as assistant librarian in charge
of the Terminal island branch. At the
request of the city marshal an addi-
tional police officer was employed to be
stationed on Terminal island. An ef-
fort will be made to collect from the
Bannings and the Outer Harbor Wharf
and Dock company more than $500 eX-
pended for printers fees in connection
with the printing relative to the appli-
cations for wharf franchises.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
POMONA
1l5 South Thomas.
Home Phone 1895.
THREE COMPANIES OF BOYS
BRIGADE TO GO ON OUTING

POMONA. July 6.-Three companies
of the United Boys Brigade of America
will leave here tomorrow for an outing
at Corona del Mar They are Company
A of Pilgrim Congregational church,
Frank c. Eels, captain; Company B
of the First Methodist church, E. E.
King, captain, and Company E of the
First Presbyterian church, Sidney
Boyd, captain. The boys are all uni
formed in khaki and there Will be
about 135 to make the trip.
They will leave here tomorrow morn
ing. going To Covina, where an ex-
hibition march and drill will be given.
Then the electric cars will be taken to
Los Angeles, where the companies will
join with the Los Angeles brigade boys
in a parade in the city and all will
then go to Corona del Mar where strict
military discipline win be observed.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
NEW OFFICERS NAMED
FOR HUMANE SOCIETY
LOS ANGELES MEN SUPPLANT
LOCAL OFFICERS
Change Made After Several Secret
Meetings of the Organization.
Directors Refuse to Dis
cuss Shakeup
Especial to The Herald.l


PASADENA, July 6.--After a series
of meetings, the details of which they
refuse to make public, the directors OF
the Pasadena Humane society this aft
ernoon announced that they had re-
ceived and accepted the designations OF
the two local officers and had appoint
ed two Los Angeles men. r. l. still
well and S. d. Mitchell, to the vacant
positions. Each of the directors has
apparently been sworn to secrecy re-
garding the discussions of the past
three meetings. which were held behind
closed doors in the city hall.
Dr. e. L. Conger, president of the
Pasadena Humane society, said TO-DAY
the Los Angeles men were chosen IN
preference to citizens of this city be-
cause they seemed better qualified for
the positions than any other of the ap-
plicants for the office. The list on file,
he says, contained men scattered from
San Diego to Chicago. He declined To
say what salary would be paid the new
officers, although it is known that the
old officers received respectively $50
and $40 a month for their services. To
this was added, in the case of the
keeper of the animal home, his house
rent.
According to Mr.. Conger, f. M
Chapin, one of the resigning officials,
ouit because he found that riding a
motorcycle on the society's errands
about the city was iniuring his health.
James. McAney, the senior officer, gave
no reason for resiEning, according TO
DR.. Conger, who refused to discuss the
question further. The society author
led o. D. Say of Glendora to act as
volunteer humane officer in that city.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
ASKED TO PROSECUTE
PURE FOOD VIoLATORS

SAN BERNARDINO. July 6.-Dis-
trict Attorney w. E. Byrne has re-
ceived a request to commence the pros
ecution of several local merchants
charged with violating the pure food
law. E. G.. Talbot & Co. of this city
are charged with having mislabeled
cinnamon imperials; j. J. Suess of Red
lands is accused of mislabeling candy
and j. T. Russell of Rialto with mis-
labelling olive oil which contained cot
tonSeed oil.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
MONROVIA
107 L. Olive avenue.
Pcoues:
OYice. Green 159, residence, Black 2s6.
To Enforce DOG Ordinance

MONROVIA, July Son and after
July 10 the ordinance requiring a 81
license for male dogs and u SO license
for female dogs win be rigidly en-
forced by Marshal Miller. A hrst-class
pound has been constructed and all ca
mines not bearing the brass tag will
be caught promptly and deposited
therein. A dogcatcher from Los An
geles. who understands the intricacies
of ensnaring "purps," will be imported
for this purpose. At present the city
is overrun by packs Of ours which in
fest every locality and make the night
bideous with their howls.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
inflammation MEETING lame

HOLLYWOOD, July G.-The meeting
held tonight to hear the report Of the
committee appointed 10 interview the
school trustees relative to abolishing
the office of supervising principal
turned out to be rather tame, Is moth
ing was done when the committee re-
ported that the trustees had employed
a supervisor for the coming year,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
Woman Fasts Forty-nlne Days

LONG BEACH, July 6.-That Mrs.
Lillian D. Hoag of 721 Crocker street,
Los Angeles, has tasted for forty-nlnc
days, in the meantime doing her sweep
ing and cooking for others, is the
assertion of DR.. II. S. Tanner, who has
opened a hospital for fasters at Flower
and Pico streets, Los Angeles.
DR.. Tanner has reported a number
Of startling fasts by people under his
c,1i6anCa
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
Assessment Increases

SANTA ANA, July County As
SCISSOR Scott this morning turned over
the completed assessment rolls to the
supervisors. who will sit for the next
ten days as a board of equalization.
According to the figures, the county's
total assessed valuation has increased
about two million dollars over last
year. the total being $19,50S,375 for this
wear. as AGAINST S1L562. $50 for last year.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
Conductor Injured

LONG BEACH, July 6.-Conductor
Simonson attempted to swing around
to the rear of his car this morning
while the car was near Fifth street and
American avenue to readjust his troll
ley. His head collided with trolley
post between the tracks and he fell un-
conscious to the pavement.
Witnesses of the accident hurried to
his aid He soon revived. He was
not seriously hurt.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
POMONA NOTES

POMONA, July 6.-Mr. and Mrs.
Jerome b. Legg entertained at a
Fourth Of July dinner at their home on
North Carey avenue the following:
Mrs. Ida NJ. Chivers and daughters of
Oakland MIR. and Mrs. George Pelton
and sons. formerly of GAINESVILLE, Wis.
John @. Lorbeer is planning a two
months trip to the Alaska-Yukon-Pa-
cihc exposition AT Seattle.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
charqed with Assault

PASADENA, July 6--Charged with
assault with a dangerous weapon,
lawrence Holmes and Sandy Eaton
were arraigned this morning before
Judge II. H. Klamroth and held in bail
of $1,000 in the case Of Holmes and $1,000
in the case of Eaton for their prelm-
inarv examinations. Holmes, who is
charged with having stabbed George
Williams of South Fair Oaks avenue
at a negro dance In Arcadia, VIII have
his hearing Friday morning. ana
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
Heat Kills Two Men

SAN BERNARDINO. July 6.-Coro-
ner Van VIE has returned from Am
boy, where he was called to perform
inquests over the remains of two men
who died at that point from the re-
suits of the heat. They were working
in the cement factory with the ther-
mometer registering 126.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
Struck by Auto

LONG BEACH, July &c. G. Paul,
station master for the Pacific Electric
here and an old-time trainman, was
struck by a speeding auto on Ocean
avenue, in front of the depot, last night.
His agility saved his life and he leaped
upon the fender over the front wheel,
upon which he was carried some dis
tance.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
To Build Brick Block

LONG BEACH, July 6.-The owners
of the lot al Fifth street and Pine ave-
nue., on which the old Methodist church
now stands, say that when the build
ing is removed, upon the completion OF
the new church ediflce at Fifth street
and Pacific avenue, a three-story brick
block. with 75-foot frontage on Pine
street, will be erected there.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
Chinatown Searched

SAN BERNARDINO, July 6.-Two
special officers of the Chinese service
were in this city yesterday from Los
Angeles and went through the local
Chinatown. 1t is reported that they
were here in an endeavor to ascertain
if Leon Ling, wanted in New York for
Staying Elsie Sigel, was in the vicinity.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
Pits AprIcots on Fourth

SANTA ANA, July 6.-Miss Jessie
Fllppen of Orange celebrated the ma
tional holiday yesterday by remaining
at home and pitting apricots and, in or
der to retain the championship won by
her last year, she made ready just an
even thousand pounds
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
whItman's Interpreter

Walt Whitman in the English Men of
Letters series was the last literary
work done by the late Prof. G. r. Car
penter from the praise with which it
has been greeted on every side, 1t seems
not unlikely that it will take rank as
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07

Eaton, who is alleged to have shot the
same victim twice. will be heard later.
woman was involved in the trouble.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07

Los ANGELES, July o, 1909,
Time Bar. lTher. Hum windlvel weather.
q: M M ss:i ss:f e e 6 sW SE !: Clear Clear
Maximum temperature "a
Minimum temperature S.
Weather Conditions
SAN FRANCISCO. July 6.-The following
maximum and minimum temperatures re-
ported from eastern stations for previous day:
Chicago, 64-58 New York, S0-62; Omaha 1862.
Forecast
For Los Angeles and vicinity-Fair Wednes-
day: light south winds
For San Francisco and vioinity-Fair Wednes-
day; warmer; light north winds, changing TO
west.
For Santa Clara valley-Fair; somewhat
warmer Wednesday; light north winds.
For Sacramento valloy-Fair and warmer
Wednesday; moderate north winds.
For San Joaquin valley--Fair and warmer
Wednesday: moderate west winds.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
PASADENA

Circulation Dept.-Home 26s5: Sunset z7io.
Correspondent. 145 S. Los Robes Ave.
Day=Both Phones SO. Night-Home 1858
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
Weather Conditions

Maximum temperature "a.
Minimum temperature 5S.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07

You can buy IT. perhaps at many places. but
there's one BEST place TO buy it-and that
plare advertisea
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-07
THE WEATHER

Los ANGELES, July 6, 1909.
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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-02-18
GRADES OF SHEEP AS
KNOWN ON THE MARKET
Information for the Farmer Market HIS Sheen
inteliSent1y-By w. c. Coffey, in
Sheep Husbandry, Illinois.

yearlings, wethers, ewes, bucks and
stays.
Lambs.-About so per cent OF the
shep sent to slaughter are lambs. The
grades are prime, choice, good, medi
UNI and common or culls. Quality
condition. form and weight are the
factors considered in determining the
grade to which lambs belong. Both
quality and condition are very impor-
tant and lambs without high develop
ment In both are not placed In the
higher grades. Form, especially the
feature Of paunchiness, is significant
in grading lambs. Weight is a fac
tor that varies somewhat with the diff.
ferent times in the year, but lambs
weighing so pounds aud prime in
quality, condition and form will al
ways grade as prime.
Yearlings. WEARING are used as
a substitute for lambs in the meat
trade. The grades are prime, choice,
good. Prime yearlings are light In
weight. immature. and very highly de-
veloped in quality and condition.
Wethers.-Only a small percentage