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Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
ANTI-CONSOLIDATION
PARTY TO ORGANIZE
OPPONENTS OF BEACH TOWNS
UNION ARE ACTIVE
Plan Meeting at Santa Monica Night
Before Those in Favor of
Greater Santa Monica
Hold Theirs
Especial to The Herald.l

SANTA MONICA, May s.-A meeting
has been called among the business
men of this city, to be held at the city
hall May IL, for the purpose of effeef :
ing an organization for the purpose or
opposing consolidation of the beach
cities. Those whose signatures appear
on the call are: John j. Seymour, j. c..
Steele Roy Jones, j. H. Browne, w. |.
Hull, T. H. Elliot, L. B. Goodrich, II;
e. Huston, D. G. Holt, c. S. Dales and
about forty-five others.
Much interest in the proposed con-
solidation has been aroused on the part
or those who are against it, and there
promises to be a hot fight before the
matter is definitely settled. The con-
solidationists have set Wednesday
evening, May u, for a grand mass
meeting at the city hall, and now the
antis have stolen a march on them
and called their meeting for the night
before.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
ELKS OF SANTA MONICA
PLAN FLOAT FOR PARADE
Entry VIII Be in the Form OF Cres-
cent Typical of the
Bay

SANTA MONICA, May S.-A. Petsch
will design the float to be entered in
the Elks parade in Los Angeles by
Santa Monica lodge 906, according to
the decision reached by the Boosters
committee" at their regular meeting
last evening.
The entry is to be in the form of a
crescent typical of the bay on which
this city is located and will be mount
ed on an automobile. Six young wo-
men will ride in the float.
]. ]. Carrillo police judge, and one
of the Oldest pioneers of the city, who
is descended from one of the oldest
Spanish families of the southland, will
be in charge of an extensive program
of Spanish sports to be held on Santa
Monica Bay day.
Gregory's band has been engaged by
the committee for the entire week and
will accompany the local Elks in the
parade in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
PASTORS RESIGNATION is
ANSWER TO STRONG CALL

PASADENA, May s.-Harkening to the call
to take up evangelistlc work Rev. c. F. Wei
gel. pastor Of the Friends church in Pasadena,
has rendered his resignation to the governing
body and will leave July l for series Of pro-
uacted meetings which will start at Lincoln,
Neb., and end in Old Orchard, Maine. Rev.
Weigel is by nature and calling fitted for this
work, and when he forsook 1t in 1907 to accept
the pastorate Of the Pasadena church Il was
understood the arrangement was only tempor-
ary. But he has held on for two years and
now feels it incumbent upon him TO return to
the field work. He expects to return here in
October for a short visit before opening a new
series of meetings in Oregon and Washington.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
CHICKENS ARE RETURNED
AT MUZZLE OF RIFLE
Neiqhborhood Row in Pasadena
Causes the Arrest and Trial
of Participant

PASADENA, May s.-Having no argument
with which to meet the demands Of his neigh
bor Adams Gloeckner Of South Orange Grove
avenue South Pasadena, who, he says, de-
manded the release of q chicken at the muzzle
of a rifle. William Werner, a neighbor, gave
up the chicken and then swore out a warrant
against Gloeckner, charging him with having
disturbed the peace. Werner, in securing the
warrant declared that his neighbor's fowl had
got into his garden and played the very old
hob with his nice young vegetables. SO ne
caught and confined the chicken in a corral
Gloeckner, he says, appeared and demanded
that his chicken be given its liberty and Wer-
ner asked pay for the damage 1t had done.
Then, according to the complaint made by
Werner, Gloeckner went to his house, secured
a rifle and returning, again demanded his
chicken. This time he got It. Gloeckner
pleaded not guilty in court and is held for
trial next week. He furnished the required
bail.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
PRISONER HELD FOR TRIAL
IN DEFAULT OF $500 BAIL

PASADENA, May SACK Putnam OF 531
Croeker street, Los Angeles, was arrested last
night in his home in that city by Detective
Sergeant Joseph Cchultz Of Pasadena and this
morning appeared before Judge Klamroth on a
petty larceny charge. He is accused of COM
plicity with William Grover Lewis In the theft
OF four blankets from c. w. Austin Putnam
pleaded not guilty and was returned to the
Los Angeles county jail to await trial. he be-
ing unable to furnish the $500 bond required.
There is more behind the case than appears on
the surface and It is believed the petty lar
ceny charge which the men are held is only
preliminary TO one of more Importance which
will be made in the Los Angeles courts.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
PASADENA CHURCHES AID
SWEDES TO RAISE FUNDS
Methodist Natives of Sweden Ambi=
tious to Own Edifice Are
Being Assisted

PASADENA, May s.-The larger and more
Influential churches of the city are uniting in
an effort to aid the Swedish Methodist church
of Pasadena in its efforts to raise $4,000 build
ing fund.
The First Methodist church started the move
ment with a contribution of $500, and 1t is be-
lieved two or three of the others will help
make up the existing deficiency of Sl40O in the
fund There are about 800 Swedes in Pasadena,
a number of whom can only worship in their
own tongue and the now church is badly
needed. The congregation is meeting now in
a hall in West Union street. Rev ]. o. Wahl-
berg is the pastor of the Swedish church. hav-
ing succeeded Rev. John Anderson last fall.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
RUMoRED GAS COMPANIES o.
PLAN BIG CONSOLIDATION

SAN BERNARDINo, May s.-The filing Of
the articles of the Incorporation of the San
Bernardino Valley Gas company at Los Ange-
les with the capital stock subscribed to the
extent Of 81 100000, has brought again to
prominence the rumors which for some time
have been afloat to the effect that the Home
Gas companies Of San Bernardino Redlands
and Cotton were to be consolidated under
management and ownership with a central
plant either at Cotton or at this city.
The directors of the local company, however,
deny that the plant here is to be included in
the combination.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
LONG BEACH
No. 4 Pine Street.
Phone Home 26O.
G0LDFIELD MILLIONAIRE
AND WIFE TO DISAGREE
Divorce to Be AmcabIy Settled and
Husband Allows Woman
Share of Property

LONG BEACH. May S.-An amicable
agreement to disagree is said to have
been affected between A. d. Myers, the
Goldfeld millionaire, and his wife, Mrs.
Matte Myers, who brought suit re-
Gently for divorce.
Under an agreement into which they
had just entered, Mrs. Myers came to
the palatial home in Long Beach this
morning and superintended the packing
of d portion of the goods in the house,
preparatory to having them removed.
Mr. and Mrs. Myers had agreed on a
division Of the property. A patrolman
accompanied Mrs. Myers to the big
house. According to the agreement
Myers remained away during her visit
there.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
GEORGE FREETH RETURNS
TO VENICE FOR SUMMER

VENICE May S.-George Freeth, who
started for Honolulu Sunday, returned to
Venice today having decided when he
reached San Francisco that he did not want
a free trip to the sea Islands. 1t is under
stood that Freeth will stay in Venice
throughout the summer
He is the athlete that has been made
professional by the registration committee
of the A. A. U. along with Frank Holbor-
row, the champion short distance swimmer
of the Pacific coast. 1t is understood that
Freeth will appear at the meeting of the
board next Thursday night and substantiate
his charges against several amateurs whose
cases will come up for consideration.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
PASADENA WILL install
POLICE SIGNAL SYSTEM

PASADENA, May SIN order that the desk
men in police headquarters may keep more
closely in touch with the men in the street.
an arrangement has been effected with Mama
ger Kolner Of the municipal light plant, for the
Installation Of a signal light system on every
street which is equipped with the municipal
poles and power. Red lights will be placed on
designated poles and when any one man is de-
sired at the signal box the desk sergeant in
stead of waiting for that man to report, as he
does every half hour, will flash the lights by
means of switch in headquarters and the pa
trolman whose beat the light appears will
make the best of his way to the nearest tele-
phCne.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
WILL HOLD SPECIAL MoTHERs'
DAY PROGRAM AT LONG BEACH

LONG BEACH, May s.-A special
Mothers day program will be given
tomorrow afternoon at the auditorium
At 1:15 a procession will form in front
of the Y. w. C. A. rooms, and the
mothers, led by Willey's municipal
band and a platoon of police, will
march to the hall. An excellent pro-
gram of addresses and music will be
given.
teachers associations sold Mothers
day pins, buttons, flowers and souve-
Mrs from booths in different parts of
the city.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
VICE PRINCIPALS OF SCHOOLS
TENDER THEIR RESIGNATION

LONG BEACH, May s.-R. NJ. Cart
wright and Lester Black, two vice
principals, and Mrs. I. Parepa john
son, teacher of music, were among
those whose designations were submit
ted to the board of education last
night. The vice principals said they
were willing to accept only principal
ships for next year. Miss Rogers of
Clinton, Ia, and now in Hawaii, was
elected to succeed Mrs. johnson.
Miss Rogers yesterday cabled from
Honolulu her willingness to accept the
position Nearly all the teachers in six
of the seven grammar schools were re-
elected.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
TO OBSERVE MOTHERS
DAY AT SANTA MONICA

SANTA MONICA, May S.-Mothers'
day will be observed at st. Augustine's s
Episcopal church tomorrow at both
morning and evening services. Rev.
Brown will speak in the morning on
1.-The Needs of Motherhood" and in the
evening on 1.-The Responsibilities of
Motherhood"
Special music has been arranged for
both services.
Miss Ethel Whitehead, state presi-
dent of the Women's Socialist union,
will address a mothers meeting at 1888
Second street at o'clock in the even
ing. Her subject will be, woman and
Economics"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
PASADENA RREvlrlEs

PASADENA, May S.-The negro
choir of the African M. e. church Of
Los Angeles will give a sacred concert
in the First Methodist church OF this
city Sunday, May 16, at 3 o'clock in the
afternoon.
High school students of botany un-
der the leadership of Miss M. M Win
slow, instructor in this subject, made
a collecting trip to Linda Vista and
La Canada today. returning from the
latter place In a wagon late this after
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
Boy with Gun scares Teacher

PASADENA, May S.-Armed with a %
calibre revolver and a box of cartridges 10
year-old Maynard Stevens of 81 Orange place,
started out to be bold bad man and succeeded
In that he scared several of his companions a
number of school teachers and came himself
into the custody Of the police who conflscated
his weapon and sent him home with a warn
ing. He himself more scared than any OF
his victims had been when he found himself
in the custody Of Patrolman Reese, who rushed
to the scene complaint Of the women.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
HUMANE SOCIETY WILL
OPEN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

PASADENA, May 8.-The Pasadena Humane
society, after a months investigation has To-
Gated a place in the southern portion of the
city for which it Is now negotiating and
the negotiations once completed, will open
hospital for the care of III and infrm animals.
1t will be possible for the owner of horse,
dog or cat who desires the animal cared for
properly in its old age, to place 1t in this home
on the payment Of a small fee to cover the
actual cost Of feed and care but most Of the
work will be the doctoring Of undIsposed ami
mails for those who unable to provide suit
able care for the animals themselves. Special
Officer Chaffin Of the society will be housed at
the hospital and will care for the animals
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
NEWS FROM REpLANps

REDLANDS, May s-Tuesday has been set
by the Home Gas company and the Edison
Electric company for the formal exchange of
the local gas and electric business here
Through the exchange the Home company will
control the gas interests and the Edison COM
pany all of the electric business of the city.
DR.. Robert Allan has bought a 14-acre grove
from e. NJ Frost, paying $26.500
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
Building Permits Larger

SAN BERNARDINO, May S.-The building
permits for the first week of this month have
already reached s223, $780, which promises to
bring the grand total for the month far above
the corresponding period last year. OF that
amount $500 is included in the contract for
the Santa Fe's big preceding and icing plant
which is to be constructed here. The balance
of $500 represents the Odd Fellows
building, which is now in the course Of con-
structon, and several minor buildings.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
To Pay Wife AIlmony

LONG BEACH, May S.-Justice
Brayton this morning ordered w. e.
port of his two small children. Mrs.
Sadie Gillons, his wife, had brought
charges of failure to provide against
him. Testimony was given establish
ing the fact that she left him some
weeks ago and he had sent her money
since that time. He expressed his will
ingness to support his children, and the
ATTORNEYS stimulated the amount.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
Loses Valuable Hatpin

LONG BEACH, May S.-Miss Glare
Mersch, a member of the Burbank
stock company, lost diamond-studded
hatpin, valued at S75, this afternoon.
She believes the pin was lost on car
on which she was coming from Los
Angeles to Long Beach for an ocean
dip.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
Knife Cuts Little Girl

PASADENA May S.-Evelyn Smith. the s.
year-old daughter OF Dr. w G. Smith Of 597
Live Oaks avenue, was badly cut this morning
when carving knife fell from the kitchen
table and struck her chubby left hand She
was taken to the Pasadena hospital where 1t
required eight stitches to close the wound.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
PASADENA

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Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09

The eleven miles of walks and streets
on the grounds of the Alaska Yukon
Pacific exposition have been paved with
asphalt. The Seattle exhibition opens
June 1, 1909. complete in every detail.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
VENICE

Home 4O15. sunset 1854.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
BESSBMER WILL
 PLAY GRASSEL

Beginning Thursday GrasseIli Ch ical company and Bessemer lock ha In a post season series of five games the Greater Birmingham City lea pennant- It has been agreed that these games be played ar West park, and 1t was also agreed neither team add additional strers Tor the series of games, so that the teams will line up just as they l tnroush out the season lust closed
 Each team has suffered someR by the Loss of one or two college II but 1t is not thought that this fact seriously impair the playing strer or efrher team Both teams are str in the pitching and receivinr den nents.
 BessHn1er has a number of pond ters and it is upon tn cir ability clout the bau that Bessemer is nj ing strong reliance.
 Grassel1iI as Is known by thosp ! have seen them "in the game" i, sents an infisld that works lNf clock and this, coupled with two three strong hitters, will give u opponents any amnunts of worry.
 OnQuestionably Bessemer and Gf seili are the two strongest amat cluhs in the state of Alabama. none, and this series of five games be the only real test between the best atrtct1y amateur. tea11s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
PULLMAN BEATS
 REPUBLIC TEAM

Culman yesterday won the second of the series of three games with Republic for the state amateur championship at West End park. Cullman made three runs in the second inning when Kibby hit for three bags with bases full. Re- public made all three runs on errors in tho third and fourth inning. Heck for Cullman anu Adams for Republic both pitched good ball, Heck having a shade the better Of the argument. The feature of the game was the running catch of He endelson of Cullman of what looked good for three bags in the eighth in- ming
 Cullmar and Republic have each won a game. and the game today will decide which of th. two teams plays Grasselli, char 'pions of the City league, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 23, A and g. Score by inning: R.HE. Cullman .-...........-... 030 OOO W~-6 Republic ............... 001 200 0O0-3 5
 Batteries: Heck and Luna; Adams and Vaughn. Umpire, Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22

Despite certain rumors and misgivings to the effect that athletics is a dead fac tor in the high school, the present pros poets for an excellent year of clean sport are most encouraging It has been ex- pected that athletics would be more than ever on the wane during the coming sea son, as during the past few years the various teams representing the school have received very poor support from the school body financially and otherwise. It seems that new era has dawned, however, for the interest at the very start of the new session is at the highest pitch.
 At meeting of the Boys Athletic as- sociation held yesterday, renewed in- terest in athletics was manifested. It seems that the boys have come to realize that the honor and welfare of the school are at stake, and that only complete and immediate revival in athletics will suffice to save her from obscurity and defeat. Despite the former lack of the spirit" which constitutes the very found ation of all prominence in athletics to which a school or college may lay claim, the Birmingham High school has for years stood at the very top of the list of preparatory schools in the south. On the gridron she has continually defeated her most formidable rivals. For the last three years she has easily captured the intercollegiate prep. football champion ship of the south, not stopping to consider the prep. championship of the state. It goes without saying that this is a great distinction, the wrestling of the title of superiority from every prep. team of the south which has dared to accept a chal- lenge.
 Record In Basketball and Baseball.
 In the season of 1907-0S the basketball team representing the High school secured the intercollegiate prep. championship of the south, defeating even the Birmingham Athletic club, whose team has at all times made very strong showing. In addition the high school has captured each year the prep. championship of the state, a record which, it is needless to say, is l very creditable one.
 In baseball the high school has made past five seasons her team has lost but four games although some of the strong est prep. teams of the south have been met
 With such a record to her credit under such difficulties as have been encountered in financial way, the high school should and doubtless will continue on her way
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
ATLANTA TAKES
 THE FIRST GAME

Atlanta, September 21.-Atlants won the first game of the series for the championship of the south this after noon from Chattanooga, the pennant winner of the South Atlantic league. Two home runs were made off of Fish CT who pitched for Atlanta More than half of the game was played in hard rain Neither side was willing to stop.
 President Jones of the South At lantic league was not present, being represented by Newton Ethrfdge of Ma con. President Kavanaugh of tne Southern league was represented by A Clark Miller, secretary of the league There will be a game Wednesday, and then the clubs go to Chattanooga Score.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Barry Is Badly Hurt.

Philadelphia, September 21. = John Barry, shortstop of the Philadelphia American league baseball club, who was spiked by "Ty" Cobb in yesterdays De- troit game, is on crutches today. Connie Mack manager of the local team, said today that Barry's wound is one of the worst ever received by professional ball player from another's spikes. Because of the extent of the wound 1t Is not cer- tain whether Barry will again be able to play this season. No balme Is attached to Cobb for the accident, all who saw the play in which Barry was spiked agreeing that 1t was an accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Gordon Hickman Is Herp.

Gordon HbaEman, the popular tw CT of the Mobile team, is back in I mfngfam after a successful season hasehaH and will remain here u1 next Gprfn9- Hickman is in busin here and fs aIways ready to talk ha ball as weM as play it. He did as m as any other Mobile pitcher to k his team at the top nearly all the $ son by winning snma ren1ari1ahIe/ pit erE hattlea-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Fatal Auto Accident.

New York, September N--One man was fatally injured, another probably so and 12 other persons several of whom were today when a large automobile crushed into farm wagon containing a straw ride party from the Windsor Terrace Methodist church, Brooklyn. at Avenue D and Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn. John M. Andrews, the chauffeur, of Ridgewood, died at the hospital, Charles Cook and Edward Sullivan, policemen. were badly injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22

officers for the ensuing year The fol- lowing were elected:
 President, Alden Thomas; treasurer. J. B. Straw; assistant treasurer, Will son Seawright; manager football team, Harold Lewis; manager baseball team. Leon Stanley; manager basketba team, Luther Strange; manager track team. Hoyt Self
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Pirates Capture Two.

Pittsburg, September 21-Pfttsburg won both games of a doubleheader with Boston here today, shutting out the visitors both times, the first score being 2 to o, and the second to O.. Both games were brilliant, with good plays on both sides. Some double plays were made in the two games Scores:
 First game R. H. E. Pittsburg ..... coo 100 10"-2 1 Boston .. 900 900 000--0 3 1
 Batteries: Adams and Gibson; Curtiss and Graham. Time, 1:30. Umpires, Kane and Rigler.
 Second game R, H. E. Pitsburg .. no 900 3Gs-6 g Boston ...... 900 900 000-0 5 1
 Batteries: Camnitz and Gibson; Mat tern and Smith. Time, 1925. Empires, Rigler and Kane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
CIncy Is the Winner.

Cincinnati, September 21.-Philadel- phia was defeated in loosely played game this afternoon, the winning run being scored on a pass to Bescher a stolen base and Jacklitsch's wild throw Errors were responsible for all the runs scored by the visitors Dooin was spiked in the fourth in- ming and was forced to retire. Score:
 R. IL. B. Cincinnati ..... 900 110 11*-4 4 Philadelphia ... 020 100 000-3 l Batteries: Ewing. Rowan and Roth; Moore, Moren, Dooin and Jacklitsch. Time, 2:15. Umpires Klem and Ems lie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
WASHINGTON WINS
 ONE FROM TIGERS Walter Johnson Takes a Fall
 Out of Leaders ATHLETICS LOSE GAME Bailey of St. Louis Holds Connie Macks Team to Three Lonsome
 Hits and Collins Falls on
 the Squeeze Play.
AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDING.

Washington, September H.--Before the largest crowd of the season Washington and Detroit split even in today's double header. the first game going to the vis- itors by the score of to 1, while the locals scored a shutout in the second, 2 to O.
 Willett and Gray fought 1t out in the first round and the former was much the better as he allowed but two hits, a bunt by Milan and a clean drive by Street. Gray was hit safely six times, one of the hits being beautiful drive for three bases to the club house by Bush. A phenomenal catch by Cobb in the sixth inning probably saved the game. With two on bases and two out Lell- welt hit into short right. It appeared as though the ball would surely fall safe, but Cobb came in on run. dived for the ball and although he slid along on one side of his face he came up with the ball.
 Tn the second game Detroit found Wal ter Johnson great puzzle, especially when hit would have scored runs. Killian allowed three hits to be punched in one inning. Scores:
 First game: R.H.E. Washington ........... 100 600 000I 2 o Detroit ................. 900 100 002-3 2
 Batteries: Gray and Street; Willett and Stanage. Time, 1:3o.
 Second game: R.H E. Washington GOO 101 0O@-2 Detroit . GOO 900 0O0-O 1
 Batteries: Johnson and Street; Killian and Schmidt. Time, i :35. Empires, Dineen and Evans.