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Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
LONG BEACH OFFICER is
UNDER A SERIOUS CHARGE
Fred Phillips Accused of Mistreating
Miss Myrtle Williams After
Ride on Motorcycle

A complaint charging Fred Phillips,
a Long Beach officer, with mistreating
Myrtle Williams, 18 years old, was filed
in Justice Ling's court yesterday and a
warrant issued for Phillips arrest. The
warrant was secured by Miss Fannie
Bixby of Long Beach, one of the few
woman deputy constables in the coun-
ty, her action being taken in response
to the appeal of Miss Williams mother.
According to the latters story told to
Deputy District Attorney Harmon.
Phillips Induced the girl to ride With
him on his motorcycle the night of Au-
gust 2. When she refused to accom-
pany him to a lodging house he is l.
legged to have dragged her into room
and locked the door, threatening to Kill
her and then take his own life If she
did not respond to his advances. 1t
was also stated that Chief of Police
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
Incorporatlons

The following articles of incorpora-
ton were filed in the county clerks
office yesterday:
College Heights orange association
directors, A. w. Richards, George n
Hamilton, Frank Wheeler, L. N. Smith
w. D. Bender, Claremont; l.. S. Love
land, e. L. Dreher, Pomona.
Normandie Avenue Methodist Epls'
copal church; directors d. M; BIacK-
Inrn E. p. Keeler, John s. Ellis d. N
Law. O. A. Leatherman, A. w. Barnes
George A. Taylor, Charlse r. Felt
Charles E. Copp
Consolidated Farms company, capt
tai $4,000; directors, c. A. Mead, ]. G
Donovan, L. NJ. Davenport, E. p. Dan
forth, w. w. Brier, c. E. McStay
George NoWlin.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
ORPHANED HE!RESS ASKS
LEAVE TO HANDLE ESTATE
sheda Lowman, Daughter of Merchant
Killed by Automobile, Files Peti-
ton After Mothers Death

Petition for letters Of administration
of the estate of Mrs. Amy Lowman
were filed in the probate court yester-
day by her daughter Sheda Lowman.
Yesterdays petition is the second
filed in connection with the estate left
by Isaac L. Lowman, who was killed
by an automobile several weeks ago,
the first petition being hled by MIS-
Lowman for probate of her husbands S
Will.
Her death, caused by grief on account
of her husbands death, occurred few
days ago, and the entire estate, valued
at about $4,000, goes to the daughter
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
JUDGE SIGNS WRIT TO KEEP
MRS. briggs IN ANGEL CITY
Attorney Will Make Effort to Secure
Release on Bond of Con-
vlcted Woman

A writ of probable cause, which will
operate to keep Mrs. Gertrude briggs
in Los Angeles pending the hearing of
her motion for new trial in the ap-
pellate court, was signed by Judge Da-
Wis of the criminal department of the
superior court yesterday. Hearing on
the motion, it is said, will not take
place for several months, and In the
meantime an effort will be made by
her attorney, Paul Schenck, to secure
her release on bail.
Mrs briggs was sentenced to ten
years in San Quentin by Judge Davis
Saturday after conviction on a charge
of uttering a forged lease to property
belonging to the late John ]. Charpock.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
Real Estate Broker. on Trial

The preliminary examination of L. e.
Bigler, a real estate broker, charged
with embezzling $S400 from Mrs. Jennie
Thompson early this year, was begun
in Justice Pierces court yesterday and
was not concluded when court ad-
journed. The hearing will be resumed
at 10 o'clock today.
According to Mrs. Thomson the
amount was given to Bigler in compar-
atively small sums to be loaned by him
at high rates of interest. Bigler claims
the money was loaned to him and that
he gave promissory notes for it.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
Bank Which Closed Is Now open

TIPTON, Ind, Aug. 16.-The First
National bank of this city, which
closed its doors July 26 after the dis
appearance of Assistant Cashier Noah
Marker, was reopened for business to-
day. Bundles of bank notes aggregat-
ing s25O0 were piled on the counters
behind the desks, and some of the bank
officials expressed the opinion that as
much money would be deposited today
as would be withdrawn.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17

Southern California and Chaplain o. j..
Nave, president of the hospital asso-
citation. Ample time will be given for
an inspection of the hospital building
and sociability. The Valentine orches-
ira will furnish music during the day.
The management has planned for q
large assemblage of Methodists and
their friends for an all-day rally and
general good time in celebration of the
opening of the hospital. The hospital
was the home of former Mayor H. T..
Hard, which is situted on Hope street,
having a frontage of 200 feet, with about
the same depth. Some of the finest old
trees in Los Angeles are on the grounds.
The mansion has been transformed
into a modern hospital building. Aside
from several single rooms, separate
wards for men, women and children are
arranged. The furnishings are the best
QUALITY and in every way up to date.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
JAPANESE WAITER PLEADS
NOT GUILTY TO STABBING
s. Miro Will Be Tried August 20 on
Charge of Jabbing Fellow coun-
tryman with Fork

S. Miro, a waiter, charged with hav-
ing stabbed M. Matsuhara, dishwash-
er in a restaurant on San Fernando
street, pleaded not guilty in Police JUS
tice Roses court yesterday to charge
Of battery, and will be tried August 20
The men, 1t is alleged, became in
volyed in a dispute over some dishes,
and Miro is said to have seized a fork
and jabbed it into the face of the
Japanese,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
Prohibit Strikers, Demonstration

STOCKHOLM, Aug. 16.-The police
today prohibited great demonstration
arranged by the strikers. The attempt
to force the agricultural workers to
strike and to refuse to harvest the
crop has proved a failure. Hotel pro-
prietors are appealing to the military
governor of the city for permission to
supply alcoholic liquors to guests who
take substantial meals in their places,
on the ground that the prohibition
against such service is seriously affect
ing their tourist trade.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17

ny LABORATE preparations are being
made by the Methodists of South
IA ern California for the rally day
tomorrow on the grounds Of the new
Methodist hospital at 2S26 South Hope
street to celebrate the opening of the
hospital. The opening address will be
made by Mayor George Alexander at
1o:30 o'clock, followed by addresses by
DR.. Charles Edward Locke, pastor Of
the First Methodist church of Los An
geles; ReYs. John L. Pitner and 5. A.
Thompson, district superintendents of
Los Angeles and Pasadena districts
respectively. At the noon hour cafa-
terra luncheon will be served by the
women of the Vincent church and at
1870 o'clock brief addresses will be made
by Rev. A. w. Atkinson, district super
intendent of Los Angeles; DR.. g. f:
Bovard, president of the University of
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
Propose Bio BED Cross Scheme

LONDON. Aug. 16.-Based on the
German and Japanese models the war
office has issued proposals for a great
voluntary Req Cross scheme in con-
nection with the territorial army plan.
1T will be worked in connection with
the existing Red Cross society and st.
Johns Ambulance society, and in the
event of an invasion would provide the
entire country with a complete net
work Of Red Cross organizations
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
Clarence MiIIar on Trial

Clarence Millar, charged with con-
tributing to the dependency of Lola
Murray while the latter was under the
jurisdiction of the Juvenile court sew
eral months ago, was placed on trial
before jury in Judge Wilbur's court
yesterday. Millar Is accused of induc-
ing the girl to accompany him to
lodging house and remain seVeral
hours. The case is still on.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
VIII of C. E. Hoist Filed

The will of Charles c. F. Hoist, who
died August 12, leaving an estate val
ued at about $71 900, was filed for. pro-
bate yesterday by the widow, Alvina
Hoist. Mrs. Hoist is bequeathed prac-
tically all the property left by her hus-
band, several small bequests being left
OF other relatives
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17

Methodists of Southern California are
much elated over the prospects of erect
ing a hospital building on this site to
cost 100000 on which to begin work
of raising funds within year. The
hospital association is an outgrowth
from the Deaconess hospital, which did
good work several years ago. The as
sociation consists of more than 200
members. The officers are: President,
Chaplain o. ]. Nave; secretary Mrs.
Robert E. Gwynn; treasurer, Rev. John
b. Green. Membership in the associa-
tion is open to all who pay SO annu-
ally or S100 in one sum to the support
of the work The management of the
hospital is vested in a board of control
of fifty-four members of which Rev.
3. c. Cory is president; Mrs. Robert w.
Watson, secretary; Rev. ]. B. Green,
treasurer. Mrs. George Bayley is chair
man Of the house committee.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
Appointed Guardian

The superior court yesterday. ap-
pointed r. c. Turner guardian Of the
estate of william, John and george
Polkinghorn, children OF William a.
Polkinghorn, who died several Weeks KS
California Bond was fixed at $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
Campaign Against Americans

PARIS, Aug. ia dispatch from
Port au Prince, Hayti, says that a
group of Germans who for years have
monopolized the commerce of that
country are conducting a violent cam
paign against the American bankers
who are negotiating for a concession
for the construction Of a railway sys-
tenn in Hayti.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
RooseveIt's Son an Aeronaut

NEW YORK. Aug. 16.-Theodore
Roosevelt, jr., Lloyd Griscom, former
ambassador to Italy, and James Deer
ing, the harvest machine manufacturer.
were elected members of the Aero Club
of America today. Young Rooseveit
Is an enthusiastic aeronaut and will
make a balloon ascension shortly with
A Holland Forbes.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
Elve Children KIIIed BY rraIn

KENNEL, Mo, Aug l6.--While driv-
ing to church at Frisbie station last
night, five children Of A. II. Hyde,
farmer, were killed by St. Louis & San
francisco train No. 811, which struck
the wagon on a crossing a mile east of
the HYDE home.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
WOULD CONTROL
SALOON BUSINESS
STRONG FINANCIAL SYNDICATE
FORMED
PLANS TO SECURE MONOPOLY ON
RETAIL LIQUOR TRADE
Intends to Take Advantage Of Rapidly
Growing City and Restriction
on Number Of Licenses
Issued

Efforts recently have been made
quietly to form a strong financial syn
dicate for the purpose of obtaining con-
troll Of the saloons Of Los Angeles and
taking advantage of the peculiar con-
dition Centering around the limited
number of saloons in one of the fast
est growing cities of the country, and
apparently making for larger profits
through the evident Discrimination to
increase the number of retail liquor
licenses along with the increase of pop
ulation.
The idea of bringing the saloons un-
der one control is said to have origin
ated with leading local saloonkeeper,
who is credited with interesting sew
eral wealthy men of Los Angeles and
San Francisco. His argument was, II
is said, that Los Angeles now has less
than 225 saloons-including the harbors
for 825,O00 residents and a large
transient population, and that the pub
lie sentiment is decidedly against any
increase in the number. In conse-
quence the value of retail liquor
licenses has jumped from a few hun
dred dollars up into the thousands, yet
is nothing TO what valuations Will be
for a city of half million or million
people.
II understand the scheme was pre-
sented to the hackers as a veritable
gold mine," said man who Is on the
inside as to information of the pro
posed "saloon trust" at was backed
IN bv figures that would make a South
African diamond millionaire's eyes
water to look at them.
To Hold Aloof from Breweries
"You can figure it out for yourself
If you have any idea of what limited
number of saloons in resort city like
this means now, and then take the gem
orally accepted figures that Los An
geles will have 100000 by 1925 any
how-but still less than 300 saloons for
all the annexation possible can't swell
the number materially.
"Then everybody knows how the city
stands on saloons, and II would not be
difficult to create a situation that
would make it mighty hard to get a
restaurant liquor license or any other
kind of a liquor privilege. 1t would be
a new kind of prohibition.
"JJp to the death Of Freddie Mailer
who was d frst-class business man as
we'll as a good fellow, the large retail
interests which the Maier brewery held
made the syndicate idea rather improb-
able but since then complications nave
come up which encourage the synd1-
cate to believe it feasible to get hold
of nearly all, if not all OF the saloons
in the city. and to pick up the others
later by a little game Of freeze-out'
In the proposed saloon syndicate 1t
is stated there viii he absolutely no
brewery money and that the saloons
will be kept aloof from alliance with
any wholesale interests, to the better
ment, 1t is believed Of both whole
saler and retailer.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
Diaz' Son Is Alive

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 16.-A rumor
that Porfrio Diaz, jr,, son of President
Diaz, has been assassinated was pro-
nounced tonight as absurd. Mexican
officials are incensed highly at the re-
port, which originated in Ell Paso.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
Jobnson Has No Confidence

SALT LAKE, Utah, Aug, 16.-Jack
johnson, the colored pugilist, arrived
here today Tor an exhibition Wednes-
day. TO interviewers he reiterated his
prediction that Jeffries would never
meet him in the ring.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
w Auds Held to Answer

f. w. Hyde, charged with abandon
ing his children, was held to answer
to the superior court yesterday by JUS
tice Ling after a short preliminary ex-
animation.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
rhrs. Divorce suits Filed

The following suits for divorce were
filed in the superior court yesterday:
IT. A. Dodge against Ella A. Dodge,
Marcia M. De More against Clarence
]. De More, and Charles r. Story
abainst Margaret A. Story.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
information for Eastern Travellers

You find the trip you are looking Tor by
using the Denver & Rio Grande railroad.
Scenic line OF the world. via Salt Lake CITY
Glenwood Springs Royal Gorge Grand Cam
yon of the Arkansas Rates "ame as other
lines Through sleeping cars, dining cars
Courteous attention. Office 544 South Spring
street.
Observation-Disclosures o-21-2s-25-27-2s so 81
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
Kills Wife, Himself and Injuries Son

CHICAGO, Aug, 16.-GustaV Herring,
sr.. a bookkeeper shot and killed his
wife, probably fatally wounded his son
and then killed himself at their home
today. The elder Herring, it is said,
had been slightly demented.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17

You can buy it, perhaps at many places, but
there's one BEST place to buy it--and that
place advertlses.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17

Don't simply allow 1t to dle-that plan Of
yours Find a little capital through advertis-
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17

Williams of Long Beach had investi-
gated the affair and expressed beller
in the girls story,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17

Japan day" at Venice next Saturday.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-03-27
REFORM CANDIDATE
MAKES POOR RACE
in CITY ELECTION
GEORGE ALEXANDER WINS OUT
FOR MAYOR OF Los ANGELES
BY SMALL MAJORITY.
Voters Choose Harper'sl Successor by.
Narrow Margin Of 1900 over the
Socialist Aspirant.

Los Angeles. March 27.-George AL
exander, the candidate of the reform
element, was victorious in yesterdays
recall election over Fred G. Wheeler,
the Socialist nominee, by narrow
plurality of 1850 votes out Of total
of more than $4,000 cast. Wheeler
carried five of the city's nine wards,
but Alexander's lead in the third,
fourth and fifth wards overcame
Wheeler's slight pluralities.
There was small scattering vote,
bringing the total considerably above
half of the normal vote of the city.
The large vote of Wheeler was a sur
prisej it being the general belief since
the withdrawal of former Major Har-
per as candidate that Alexander
would have an overwhelming major
ity.
Wheeler's showing is explained by
!he fact that he was supported by
various elements, united by a common
opposition to the reform element and
the recall riincipl@ of municipal law
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-03-27
DEATH COMES TO RELIEF
OF ANOTHER MERCHANT

Henry Levy, who for many years
had been successful dry goods mer-
chant in East Las Vegas, died of liv-
or trouble at o'clock last evening
at his home, SIT Sixth street His
illness had extended over many
months and it seemed that every pos
sible human effort had been put forth
to stay the ravages of deadly disease,
but to no avail. Though expected,
his death is none the less sad and re-
grettable. His age was 80 years. He
is survived by wife and daughter,
Miss Pauline Levy. He has brother
residing in New York. Alex Levy.
who was formerly partner of the de-
ceased in business here, also other
relatives in that state.
Henry Levy was born in New York.
He came to Las Vegas in 1881 and en-
tered the employ Of Charles nfeld as
a dry goods salesman. He remained
E1tn that establishment till about fiji
teen years ago when he establkhed
an exclusive dry goods store on Axth
street and has conducted it profitably
ever since.
Deceased was member Of the
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-03-27
GOVERNOR LEAVES TONIGHT.
WILL VISIT RATION AND SPRING
Err AND SPEND SOME TIME
in LAS VEGAS.
A. A. SENA GETS GOOD PLACE.
RECEIVES APPOINTMENT AS OF.
FIcER or TERRITORIAL
MOUNTED POLICE.

Sana Fe, N. NJ, March 27-Gover-
nor Curry will leave tonight for Ra-
ton, Springer and East Les Vegas He
goes to Ration to inspect the work
done on the Scenic highway at that
point by convicts from the territorial
penitentiary. On his way home he
will visit Springer to arrange for the
establishment Of the reform school at
that place, provjded for by the recent
Legislature. He will also spend sew.
era hours in Las Vegas between trains
on Monday afternoon.
Governor Curry today announced
the appointment Of A. A. Sena Of Las
Vegas as an officer of the territorial
mounted police.
Adjutant General R. A. Ford today
announced several important changes
IN the national guard. TRe reaiga-
ton of Major B. Ruppe Of Albuquer.
que has been accepted by Governor
Curry and Captain W. C. Porterfield
of Silver City is relieved as regimen-
tai quartermaster and is assigned
to the temporary command Of the
first infantry
Captain L. w. Ilfeld Of Las Vegas
will assume the duties as regimental
uuartermaster The resignation of
Major Ruppe marks the retirement
from the national guard Of one of the
Oldest members in point of service.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-03-27

provision Of the bill, the countervail-
ling duty on coffee and said that the
democratic party favored an income
tax rather than an inheritance tax.
Longworth In Defense.
Declaring thai the Payne bill is a
practical fulfillment of the pledges of
the republican party, Representative
Longworth, cf Ohio, spoke in defense
|of it's various provisions.
mo tariff bill in history that I
know of mas ever been framed by
democrats and republicans acting to-
gether,"' said Mr.. Longworth. ''It is
"a matter of personal regret to me that
/ cannot nave the pleasure of see
ing a complete democratic tariff mea-
sure. confess to feeling of deep
curiosity 20 know upon what basis
the gentleman from Missouri and the
gentleman from Alabama and the gem
tleman from Texas, could have met"
Mr. Longworth declared the repub.
licans do not claim that the Payne
bill is in all respects perfect.
No one of us believes that there
is everything in it which ought to be
IN It and nothing in it which ought
not to be-" he said. 1--WE do claim
for 1t, however, that it respects
bona fide revision of the tariff from
top to bottom.
'@rhe republican party always has
favored and always will favor the pol
Icy of protection but we do not favor
rates so high as to shelter monopolies
and which amouns ii effect to prohi-
bition."
Mr.. Longworth defended the lex
penditures Of the government and
said that he believed that the time
Is 1t hand when the government must
spend more for the Improvement of
inland waterways He said coal and
Iron have been placed on the free list
and the lumber tariff cut in half in or
der to conform with the proposed con-
servation Of the natural resources.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-03-27
SHOOTS Man
IN COLD
BLOOD
r. c. PooLER OF TAOS SLAIN BY
BULLET THROUGH WINDOW
or HOME.
I WAS READING BY LAMPLlGHT
VICTIM WAS CHAIRMAN OF DEM
ocRATic COUNTY CENTRAL
COMMITTEE.
MOTIVE WAS TRIVIAL ONE|
GEORGE POTTER, THE MURDER
En-, in JAIL, IN DANGER OF
BEING LYNcHED.
I WAS READING BY LAMPLlGHT
VICTIM WAS, CHAIRMAN OF DEM
ocRATic COUNTY CENTRAL
COMMITTEE.
MOTIVE WAS TRIVIAL One
GEORGE POTTER, THE MURDER
En-, IN JAIL, IN DANGER OF
BEING LYNcHED.
Special to The Optic.

Special to The Optic.
Santa Fe, N. NJ, March PR. G.
Pooler, chairman of the democratic
county central committee of Taos
county, ami cne of the most premi-
nent democratic politicians in west
ern New Mexico was assassinated last
night at Taos by George Potter, a 10,
cal character.
Pooler was shot down as he was sit
ting by lamp reading in the parlor
of his home, his slayer firing through
window with 1910 Winchester.
The bullet pierced his lungs and death
followed within a few moments, Pool.
er expiring N the arms Of his wife.
Beeause of threats made by Potter,
suspicion at once pointed to him Jas
the murderer He was arrested a
sfS6if time after the shooting and the
Winchester with which the shooting
was done was found in his possession.
He was placed in jail under heavy
guard, as threats of lynching were
freely made last night by friends of
his victim.
The motive for the killing was the
aid extended the wife of Potter few
weeks ago by Pooler. Potter was beat
ing his wife, it is said when Pooler,
hearing her cry for help, went to her
rescue and forced the brutal husband
to desist. This greatly enraged Pot
ter, who swore he would kill Pooler
at the first opportunity.
Potter returned only few days ago
from Colorado, where it is said he
was under arrest on suspicion of be.
ing implicated in a train robbery.
News of the killing, which reached
here this morning, has caused a SEN
sation. Governor Curry has ordered
Captain Fra Fornoff, of the territor
ial police, who is at Raon, to proceed
to Taos a once and take charge Of
Potter and bring him to the territorial
penitentiary here for safe keeping as
he Jail at Taos is a ramshackle af-
fair. Fornoff will reach Taos tomor
bw. In the meantime every precau-
tion will be taken to prevent a lynch
ing.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-03-27
BANK GUARANTY LAW In
KANSAS MAKES TROUBLE

Washington. March 2T-sena.or
Curtis Of Kansas called on Taft today
in connection with the operating of
the bank guaranty law in Kansas. The
situation is said to be growing acute.
He said that the state banks are tax
ing advantage of the law and are ad-
|vertising guaranty as against no guar
Ianty for the national banks, much to
the disadvantage of the latter. Sew
eral Kansas officials may get hear
ing before me president.