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Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-10

Theater" the tryout house for the en-
tire S. and c. circuit. Here acts are
sent to be subjected to what is known
as the acid test, the audiences at this
house having a reputation of being I'M
usually difficult to please. Upon Mr..
Bowers report depended the engage
ment of the act. He was the judge
While the audience acted as jury. Nat
urally in this capacity he gained by
personal observation an acquaintance
with practically every act on the cir
cult, and the first thing he did after
arriving here was to look over the
bookings, which he found much to his
liking. George A. Bovyer is a Native
Son, having been born in Sacramento.
He left New York in a blizzard and he
is correspondingly glad to be in Cali
fornia again. His coming means that
Los Angeles has now taken it's proper
place on the Sullivan and Considine
map. Hereafter the local theater will
work direct with the home office in
New York, instead of booking and
transacting it's business through San
Francisco, as has been the custom.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-10
SAN PEDRO
Correspondent Home 372.
Circulation 1875 5th st.
PARTY IN YACHT CATCHES
SIXTY BASS WITH TROLL
Anglers of WharVes and Breakwater
at San Pedro Have Poor
Luck

SAN PEDRO, May 9.-While some
of the anglers who spent the day fish
ing off the wharves and the big break
water today did not have very good
luck some of those who went out in
launches for bass made good catches.
The best catch reported was made
by a party from Los Angeles who
passed the entire day with Captain
Lynch in his launch Pearl, trolling be-
tween Point Firmin and Point Vincent.
The party included Frank Coons, Lew
Smith and some friends, and sixty-four
fine bass were landed.
The same party brought in sixty bass
and barracuda last Sunday, which was
the record for several months. The
outlook for fish in the channel is very
good for the coming weeks.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-10
EGYPTIAN COTTON GROWS
READILY ON YUMA DESERT

SAN BERNARDINO, May Gov
eminent experts have turned their en-
tire attention at the Yuma valley ex-
pertinent farm to Egyptian cotton, 100
acres on the Indian reservation being
planted. Prof Howard L. Preston ar
rived today and states the experiments
are remarkably successful, indicating
the Imperial valley and the Yuma des-
ert, where water is obtainable, will
make this the chief crop.
No southern cotton is being planted
this year, $4,000 being used in prepar-
ing the farm for Egyptian seed. South
ern planters inspecting the results are
enthusiastic. Negotiations are being
made by a southern syndicate to con-
troll 10000 acres in the new cotton belt.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-10
LONG BEACH
No. 4 Pine Street.
Phone Home 260.
AUTO RUNS INTO BUGGY IN
WHICH ARE TWO CHILDREN

LONG BEACH, May 9.--R. Lee Will
son, prominent real estate dealer, was
rolling down Pine avenue this after
noon in his new Buick automobile when
two little girls ahead of him in DR.. B
w. Scheurer's buggy suddenly pulled
up their horse to slow walk, fearing
they would run into some people ahead.
Wilson's auto collided with the rig,
though he had put forth every effort
to avoid it, and his left front wheel tore
off the right rear wheel of the buggy.
Fortunately the little girls were not
thrown out. Bystanders seized the
horses bride and frustrated it's eff
forts to run away with the buggy, auto
and all. The front lamp on Wilson's
car was wrecked. He had the buggy
taken to a shop and ordered a new
wheel put on.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-10
Scientists Recovery Slow

PASADENA, May 9.-Tedious be-
yond the ordinary, is the case of DR..
Henry Gale. the scientist from the
University of Chicago, who was so
badly burned bv an electrical current
at the Mount Wilson experimental sta
ton almost two months ago. He has
submitted to the operation of skin
grating and is doing as well as is
possible, but it will be many days be-
fore he is able to appear on the street.
The physicians at the hospital de-
clare that, with the burns once healed,
DR.. Gale will be none the worst for
the accident which at one time threat
ened him with death.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-10
SAN PEDRO SHIPPING

SAN PEDRO, May 9.-steamer Curacao.
Captain Paulsen. arrived this morning from
San Francisco and cleared this afternoon for
Mexican ports via Ensenda.
Steamer Bandon, Captain Wirschulet, ar
rived from Coquille river with 100000 feet Of
lumber for the Southern California Lumber
company.
Steamer Santa Rosa, Captain Alexander, ar
rived from San Diego with passengers and
proceeded to San Francisco via Redondo and
Santa Barbara
Steamer Hanalei, Captain Mcfarland, cleared
for San Francisco with passengers and freight.
Steamer James S. Higgins. Captain Higgins.
cleared for Fort Bragg to reload lumber for
this port.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-10
Population Increases

SAN BERNARDINO, May 9.-That
this city is making rapid strides to-
ward the 10000 mark in population is
evidenced by the enormous increase
during the last twelve months in the
number of children between the ages
of 5 and II years attending the public
schools. During that period the en-
rollment between the ages mentioned
has increased 33S, or more than IS per
cent over last years figures. The total
number of children of school age in
1908 was 1862, and at the close of April,
1909 there We're 1900
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-10
Mothers Day scantiIy Observed

PASADENA, May 9.-Mothers' day
was but scantily observed here today,
the full extent of the celebration being
the topics in the morning or evening
sermons of some of the pastors of the
Pasadena churches A year from now,
if the womens clubs have their way,
the day will be more widely observed.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-10
HULL OF NEW DREDGER is
LAUNCHED AT SAN PEDRO

SAN PEDRO, May 9.-The hull of
the new dredger being built for the
Outer Harbor Dock and Terminal COM
pany was launched this morning This
dredge will be in operation on the so
called Miner fill'' in the outer harbor
by July l, and according to the state
ments made by the company. the work
of reclaming the 1853 acres of the con-
cession will be carried to as early a
completion as possible.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-10
operated on to Save Life

SAN BERNARDINO, May 9.-David
Meltzer who few days ago was run
over and injured while attempting to
control his team which had become
frightened at passing automobile, I'M
derwent a serious operation at the
county hospital last night in the hope
that by removing a portion of the YER
tebrae his life could be saved. There
is little hope for his recovery.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-10
Building Committee Appointed

SAN BERNARDINO, May 9.-The
board of directors of the Chamber of
Commerce Building corporation has
been announced and is composed of w.
w. Brison, ]. S. Bright, r. j. Jones, F.
C. Drew and c. l.. Allison. The repre-
sentatives of the capital subscribed met
yesterday and named the five men who
are to serve as directors.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-10
10 Represent reservoir COMPANY

SAN BERNARDINO, May 9.-W. B.
Coombs has been appointed to succeed
r. j. Jones, lately accepting the posi-
ton of assistant postmaster, as repre-
sentative of the Arrowhead Reservoir
and Power company. Mr.. Coombs is a
well-known railroad man.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-10

the New York summer revues have ever
offered and as many local happenings
will be included in the list of dramatic
episodes the piece ought to prove I'M
usually interesting. AL Levy has prom
ised TO appear on the stage every night
in his familiar first part" costume and
impart the necessary atmosphere to
the scene.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-10

Kolb and Dill entered their third week
in '"The Politicians at the Majestic
theater last night, where they were
greeted by the usual packed house,
which applauded their appearance ana
laughed at their pleasantly The COM
edy shows no signs of waning popu-
larity, the treasurer of the theater pc
ing authority for the statement the ad-
vance sale of seats today for the cur
rent week is heavier than it was last
week or the week before at correspond
ing times. The Kolb and Dill foolery
in "The Politicians" has caught the
town, and apparently the town is glad
of it. Only one other musical comedy
ever ran three weeks on local stage,
and the record probably will stand for
some time to come, as Manager oliver
Morosco declares the piece will be
withdrawn next Saturday night to
make way for Kolb and Dill in play
ing the Ponies" no matter whether the
house is sold out at every performance,
as it has been so far, or not. The
Politicians" will be presented at the
usual Wednesday and Saturday matt
nees. There has been one change in
the cast, Harris Mcclure succeeding
George Wright as Ike Stringer. Mr..
Wright left last night for the east on
his way to London, where he goes to
stage 1.-THE Third Degree" for Charles
Klein.
Rehearsals of the Augustin DAILY
musical comedy, 1.-THE Circus Girl"
will begin this morning at the Burbank
theater under the direction of Harry
Girard. The cast is long one and the
regular Burbank company will be sup
plemented largely for this production.
Chorus rehearsals have been in prog
ress during the past week. Today the
chorus will be given a rest and the
principals will begin their work, The
mechanical staff at the Burbank has
been at work on the production, off
and on, for the past fortnight. One
scene will show the interior of cir
Gus tent, a decided novelty in itself
and IL is promised the scenery will pro-
vide a surprise even for regular Bur-
bank patrons. New chorus costumes
are being made by local costumer. A
feature will be big song number by
a chorus of girl clowns.
Miss Olga Stech, who has Joined the
Kolb and Dill forces at the Majestic,
will arrive in Los Angeles this morning
from San Diego and will at once begin
rehearsals for her part in playing the
Ponies" which Kolb and Dill will of
fer for the first time here next Sunday
evening.
George A. Bower arrived from New
York yesterday to take charge of the
Los Angeles theater and to look after
the local interests of Sullivan and Con-
sidine. Mr.. Bower succeeds Francis
Haggerty, who will retire from the
theatrical business, after more than a
quarter of a century in it, and who to-
day takes up life as a gentleman
farmer on his ranch near Artesia. In
New York Mr.. Bower was manager
of Sullivan and Considine's Family
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-10
Crowd Visits Long Beach

LONG BEACH, May "a regulation
summer crowd visited this beach today
and the Pike and Strand were thronged
from 10 o'clock until late tonight.
Many bathers were in the surf, both in
front of the bath house and east of
the pier, but no accidents occurred.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-10
News from Neighb0rirg Cities
PASADENA

Circulation Dept.-Hone 26s5; Sunset 2f4o.
Correspondent, 185 s. Los Robes Ave
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Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-10

sunset 25S1.
The National tribune., 1909-03-11
Senator Brisfnw

Editor National Tribune: In its issue
of Feb. The National Tribuhe, in COM
menting on the election of dur Kansas
United States Senator. makes quite a
slam at the Republicans and old SOL
diers of the State in ratings our choice
as sort of list slippered statesman
trying to qualify for the JEFF Davis-Till-
man squally class of Senator'S, etc. Sem
ator Bristow is highly educated, safe,
sane man, endowed with alTfhe funda-
mental essentials to make a Henry Clay.
Daniel Webster or an ASe Lincoln
statesman. Bristow is KenIucky-bred,
same as Lincoln. but not so handsome.
He affiliates with that squares deal. pro-
gressive element of the Republican Par
ty which gave Taft. Stubbs and Bristow
their majorities in the State last Fall.
Said majorities were given by the orig
inal Plumb and Ingalls, Republicans of
Kansas, and not thru the aid of the cid
Popuiists OF the State. as alleged In The
National Tribune. That contingent voted
with the Democrats last Fall. for Bryan.
Senator Bristow, in accepting the honor
conferred by the people, in Speaking OF
Morgan, Hartman ct al. passingly re-
|ferred to few Of the larger coups made
by some of the more Prominent captains
of industry, notably the celebrated AL
ton steal. Nothing personal intended.
Amos Mardis. Sylvia. Kan.
The National tribune., 1909-03-11
Who Knew .AdoIph Gebhard?

Editor National Tribune: / have Just
read with genuine interest your arti-
Gle relating to Gettysburg. ETC., and II
reminds me of my too-oft-put away
desire to ask you to kindly inquire in
The National Tribune If any of your
readers know Of the fate of Adolph
Gebhard, Ransom's Division U think
1t was Col. ReynOlds's regiment).
Adolph Gebhard was my step-broth-
er. He enlisted in New York regi-
ment, went thru the battle of Gettys-
burg. but was taken prisoner some time
thereafter. He was sent to Anderson
vile. Thru my step-mother'S interces-
sion at Washington he had! "a chance
for a parole, but his. chum lay dying
and my brother would mot leave him
Thus he lost the opportunity. but was
released at the general delivery. The
poor boy can be traced as far as Rich
mond. but there he must .ihave sue
cUmbed, for we have never been able
to get further tidings of him. I had
his photo with his company land regi-
ment, but lost them in the quake" and
fire ,of 1906. Adolph was for time
in the hospital His company suffered
severely in the Gettysburg Fight. only
13 men being left. II L-remember cor
rectly, it was the 140th-N. Y, but this
may not be correct. Adolph and I left
school abruptly. 1 believe Adolph en-
listed at Buffalo. I went into the Navy.
Your item about the New York riots
also interested me. I had just returned
on a Government transport from New
Orleans, and was invited to take a
hand in the defense of DR.. Newman's
house on Grand street, right around the
corner from the Provost's house, that
was burned. Newman was threatened.
hence my presence.-W. w. Stone,
Principal, Lincoln Grammar School,
San Francisco.
The National tribune., 1909-03-11
Rates for Partial Deafness.

Editor National Tribune: The act of
Aug. 81. 1888. raised the rate for total
deafness to $50 per month. with a cor
responding rate for partial deafness.
The act of Jan. Is, 1903, raised the rate
to $40 for total deafness, without any
deafness, which, to me. don't look just
right. I wish every one drawing PEN
sion for partial deafness would write
his Representative in Congress. and see
ii we cannot get the increase that seems
our due. We ought to have it, and to
date back to the time that the rate was
raised to $40.--R. N. Maker, Co. r. 9Th
Me-, 92 Hastings street, Lowell, Mass.
The National tribune., 1909-03-11
Death Of Col. Ward.

Col. Lyman NJ. Ward. a pioneer resi-
dent OF Benton Harbor, Mich, died at
hls home, mile north of the city, Jan.
IL. Col. Ward was born in Cattarau-
gus County, N. Y. Oct. S, 1885. His
father was a clergyman, and he was
studying law when the call for volun-
tears came. He at once enlisted in the
1st Wis, and st the end of three months
re-enlisted I'm the 14th Wis, which was
assigned to the Army Of the Tennessee
BY gallantry and good soldiership he
rose rapidly in rank until he became
Colonel Of the regiment with a brevet
OF Brigadier-GeneraL He was mus
tered out with his regiment n 1865,
and in 1856 went to Benton Harbo,,
where he became a farmer He repre-
sented Berrien County in the Michigan
Legislature for two years, and was one
of the leaders on the Republican side.
He served one term as Postmaster of
Benton Harbor, and also represented
the Third Ward as Alderman. He kept
up his farm to the last, and was all
the time deeply interested in the G..
A. R.
The funeral services were conducted
oy the g. A. R.. assisted by the Ladies'
The National tribune., 1909-03-11
THE 1ST MINI.
CARNATIONS ci the Regiment.

Editor National Tribune: 1 am in re-
ceipt of writtea. request from sew
erai members of The 1st MINI. to an
swer a short communication which ap-
peared in The National Tribune short
time since under the caption Com
manders of the 1st Minn.," and written
by c. f. Hausdorf, of st. Paul.
There were practically three organ
ization known as the 1st Mimi, the
first one being the original regiment,
mustered into service April 20, 1861,
and discharged April 29, 1864 Its
commanders were, in order, as follows:
ColoneIs. Willis A. German, n. J. T.
Dana, Alfred Sully, George N. Morgan
and William Colvill. German was pro-
NOTED Brigadier-GeneraI of Volunteers;
Dana to Major-GeneraI of Volunteers;
Sully to Brigadier-General and Brever
Major-General of Volunteers and
Brevet Brigadier-General, the Regular
Army: Morgan was discharged for dis
ability, and afterward made a Colonel
and Brevet Brigadier-GeneraI in the
Veteran Reserve Corps; Colvill was
brevetted Brigadier- General of Volun-
teers for meritorious conduct at Get
tysburg. and was mustered out of SER
vice with the regiment. Owing to the
sickness of Gen. German, who COM
manded our brigade-First Brigade,
Second Division, Second Corps-Col.
Sully commanded the brigade during
the seven days battle from Fair oaks
to Malvern Hill. and the regiment was
in command of Lieut.-Col. Stephen Mil
Ter until after we reached Harrison's
Landing, when Sully returned to us.
Under Miller the regiment participated
| in the affair at Aliens Farm and in the
battles of Savage Station and Glendale
While on the march TO Gettysburg, and
either on June 80 or July /, Col Col
alleged disobedience of the marching
orders for the day, and the command
of the regiment devolved upon Lieut.
Col. Adams, but upon his own request
that he be relieved from arrest until
after the impending battle of that day
was over, Colvill was restored to the
command of the regiment on the morn.
ing of July 2. In the memorabl,
charge made by the regiment in the
late afternoon of that day all of the
field officers, Col. Colvill, Lieut.-CoI
Adams and Maj. Downie. were wound
ed, and Capt. N. S. Messick becam,
regimental commander. But he ant
also Capt W. B. Farrell. the next rank.
ing Captain, were killed on July g. ant
the command of the regiment devolvst
upon Capt. II. c. Coates, who continued
in command until Oct. 4, when Mai
i Downie returned and assumed and re
tanned the command until about Dec
1, when Lieut.-CoL Adams returned
and relieved him.
II On Feb. s, 1864. the regiment, pur.
suant to previous orders, took the car.
at Brandy Station. Va. on its way bach
to Minnesota, and on the evening of the
following day were given a grand ban
quet by the Minnesota Association a
the old National Hotel in Washington
/, During this banquet Col. ColvilI, still
completely disabled from his Gettys.
burg wounds. was brought In upon the
shoulders of two stalwart members oi
the regiment and assumed command
The National tribune., 1909-03-11
Death of Capt. George H. Petis.

The California veterans will be dis
tressed to learn of the death Of Capt.
George H. Pettis. State Sealer of
Weights and Measures of Rhode Island,
and who has been for so many years
the life and energy of the California
Veterans Association. He was in
Washington few months ago in at
tendance upon the convention Of the
State Sealers and Weighers and SEEM
ingly in good health, but after Christ
mas his health began to decline. and
he died in his apartments at Provi-
dence Jan. 2S. No man was better
known than Capt. Pettis. He began
life as printer in Rhode Island, then
caught the gold fever and went to Cali
fornia, crossing the xsthmus at Mica
ragua. He was in several of the expe-
ditions to new gold fields, but did not
make any great stake, and returned to
the printing business, becoming re-
porter on the San Francisco papers. He
entered the service at Lincoln's frs;
call in the 1st Cal, and served in that
regiment until it was mustered out
when he entered the 1st N. M. as g
Captain, and was brevetted for distin-
guished and gallant service in fights
with the Comanche and Kiowa Indians
He was not mustered out until 1868
when he returned to Providence with
his wife and three children. He served
in the Common Council, in the LegisIa-
ture, and then as Boarding Officer OF
the Port of Providence. He was next
marinet editor of the Providence Jour
nal, and then became State Sealer oi
Weights and Measures. q duty in which
he took much interest. He was an ac-
tive Grand Army man from the first
and particularly interested in the Cali.
fornia Volunteers, of which organiza
ton he was President for several year!
and Secretary afterward. The Provi
dence papers speak in the highes
terms Of him as an officer and citi
zen.
The National tribune., 1909-03-11
Are They Honest

Editor National Tribune: Complaints
grow daily in regard to the conduct of
the National Military Homes. A vet
eran who has spent some time at them
and who tried to get an investigation
in regard to some of the objectionable
rules and failed, says that almost every
day some new rule crops up. and that
many of them are antagonistic as to
what should constitute Home. OF
course, the management will say we
must have rules. and any sensible per-
son will concede that fact,f in order to
run the Homes in proper manner, but
there are many rules that are objec-
tionable and very obnoxious. For in
stance, at one of the Homes. and pos
sibly all of them, every member must
be at his cot at $3.50 sharp. He can
sit there in the dark or lie down, but
there he must be. Now, as everyone
knows, in the Summer time IL is hardly
dark at that time, and on a pleasant
Summer evening many persons feel like
taking a stroll. The old veteran cannot
do so. II he is caught out of his bar
racks after $3.50 he is compelled to go
back to his quarters, into the hospital
or the guard house. Many of the old
veterans are troubled with insomnia,
and it is an actual punishment to make
them retire SO early. There are nearly
$40 acres of ground at the Central
Branch. and 1t would be no harm to let
| those so disposed stroll around all night
IL they wanted to do SO. They are not
only compelled to stay in their bar
racks, but If anyone is found putting
| on any of his clothing before O'Clock
in the morning he is subject to punish
ment. If a member wants to spend an
evening in Dayton, say. until 10 or II
o'clock, he cannot do so without pass
which he must ask for the day before
unnecessary which 1 will refer to later
Veteran. 2
The National tribune., 1909-03-11
An Easy Way to
Cure Catarrh
DR.. Blosser. Of Atlanta, Ca, Cures Ca
tarrh by . Pleasant Remedy,
and VIII Mail Trial
Treatment Free.

Those who have long doubted whether
there really is successful remedy Tor
catarrh will be glad to learn that DR..
Blosser. Of Atlanta, Ga. has discovered
method whereby catarrh can be
eradicated to the very last symptom.
He will send a free sample by mail
to any man or woman suffering with
catarrh, bronchitis, asthma, catarrhal
deafness. chronic colds, stopped-up
feeling in nose and throat. difficult
breathing. or any of the many symp-
toms of catarrh.
DR.. Blosser's Remedy is radically
different from all others, being simple
harmless, inexpensive and requiring no
instruments of apparatus of any kind
II you wish demonstration OF VIVA,
this remarkable remedy will do, seno
your name and address to DR.. ]. w
Blosser, 320 Walton Street, Atlanta
Ca, and you will receive by return
mail a free package and an Illus
trated booklet. Write before you for
get 1t.
The National tribune., 1909-03-11
Deaths In Pacific Branch Home.

Editor National Tribune: I herewith
send list of members who died here
in January. 1909:
Jan. /. Hugh s. Donnelly. Co. I. I'd
Pa. H. A; Jan. q, Robert b. Brewer
Co. d, 18th U. s.; Jan. 8, James T. Ell
len. Co. M, 10th N. Y. Cav; Homer
Brewer, Co. d. 44th N. Y; Jan. 4,
Jacob Hemen, Co. d. I'd Me. Cav; Jan
8. Ira A. Lucas. died outside. no SER
vices given; Jan. IL, John Distil. Co. G.
14th Ill; Jan. IA, John w. Goldston
Co. E. Sth Mo. Cav; Jan. 16, Edward
Mckay. Co. D. 23d Mich; Jan. IT,
Philip M. Puterbaugh, Co. p, 37th Ill.
Jan. 10. Michael Mccarthy, 9Th N. Y
Cav: Jan. 23. Robert Beekman, U. s.
M. c.: Jan. 26. William Adams. Co. e.
Pa; Jan. 81. Horatio w. Francis, Co.
A, 1st Me. L. A.; Jen. 28, George C.
Steel. Co. c, 8th Mo-; total, 18.-J. w.
Edwards. Pacific Branch, N. H. D. v. g.