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Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-25
SAN PEDRO
Correspondent Home 372; Sunset 1886
Circulation 1875 Fifth street.
SECRET SERVICE MEN TO
PROTECT TAFT AT HARB0R
Reception to President at San Pedro
Will Be Marked for Its
Simplici&

SAN PEDRO, Sept. 24.-Secret ser
vice men will take every precaution
during the visit of President Taft to
the harbor to see that there is no in
convenience from the crowds. The re-
ception here will be marked fer its
simplicity. There will be no arches or
elaborate decorations, but the streets
over which the presidential party will
pass on the way to Point Firmin to in
spect the fortificatiop site will be deco
rated with flags.
Chief of Police Dishman and Willis
H. Booth, president of the chamber of
commerce, were here today, looking
over the route to Point Firnin. The
party will leave the Southern Pacific
depot over Fifth street and turn east
on Beacon to Sixth, thence up Sixth
to Pacific avenue and south to Point
Firmin. The trip over this route will
be made in automobiles.
Hundreds of school children will well
come the president on Pacific avenue
They will line the street for several
blocks and extend their greeting by
the waving of flage and singing Amer
lea"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-25
ATTORNEY GENERAL NOT TO
INTERFERE IN CONTROVERSY
Will Take No Part In Quo Warranto
Proceedings Brought by Bel
mont Heights

LONG BEACH. Sept. 24.-That At
torney General Webb will not assist in
any quo warranto proceedings to test
the validity of the jurisdiction of Long
Beach over the Carroll Park district
and the ocean strip annexed at the
same time last year was the word re-
ceived this morning by Attorney F. Az
Knight of this city, who, on behalf of
Adam Wasem, a resident Of the Carroll
Park district, had sought to bring the
matter into court with the aid of the
attorney general. Wasem alleges vari-
GUS Irregularities in the annexation pro-
ceedings.
Attorney Knight today stated posi-
lively however, that he would not drop
the matter, but would force the issue in
the courts without the assistance of
Attorney General Webb, Knight is city
attorney for the city of Belmont
Heights.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-25
CITY INVESTMENT COMPANY
WILL BUILD NEW CITY HALL
Property Holders In Southwestern
Part of Town Organize for I'M
proVement Purposes

REDLANDS, Sept. PA number of
property owners in the southwestern
part of town met this morning for the
purpose of Incorporating a company to
be known as the City Investment COM
pany. The meeting was held in the Of
flee of K. e. Wells, president of the
Home Telephone company, and the
company was capitalized as the sum
of s25, 900.
The first action will be to start the
new building to be the home of the
municipal affairs of the city, and will
cost $4,000 The building will be To-
Gated at the corner of West State and
Fourth streets, and will be 40x11S feet.
Bids were received for the construction,
but all were considered too high and
the contractors were requested to re-
duce their bids before the next meet
ing.
The company plans to improve that
section of the town on completion of
the building for the city.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-25
NEW PLAYGROUND IS
OPENED TO CHILDREN
FINEST AMUSEMENT CENTER
ON PACIFIC COAST
Formal Program of Speeches, Music
and Sports Marks Dedication of
site at Vernon Avenue and
Colorado Street
rspeclal to The Herald.l ]

PASADENA, Sept. 24.-Pasadena' s
new childrens playground, which is
said to be the finest on the Pacific
coast, was opened today in the
presence of several thousand of the
children and parents of this city with
q formal program and band concert.
1t was the first time the children of
the city had been admitted to the
grounds. As soon as the gates were Were
opened they swarmed in by the hun
dreds in their eagerness to try the new
apparatus and grounds.
The program began with the pfesentd-
tion and raising Of silk flag by MIS-,
Anna Pierce of the Women's Relief
corps, with music by the G. a. r. drum
corps of Los Angeles. 1t included
speeches by Mayor Farley, Superlnten-
dent of Schools Hamilton, Dr. James A.
B. Scherer and DR.. w. A. Lamb. J. c.
Brainard, the chairman of the board OIL
trade Fairgrounds committee, which
urged the work to a successful con-
clusion, presided. Music was furnished
by the Crown City band, although the
conventional airs from this source were
sadly neglected by the children when
the old veterans began with fife and
drum.
Sports Are Feature
FOLLOWING the III U6 all tLiC L W. -
A. Midgets won a game of indoor base
ball from the S. P. I. boys. of the Lake
Avenue Sunday school by II to 6.
These teams will play again tomorrow
morning.
Miss Florence Sutton and Clifton
Herd will meet Miss Mary Brown and
John Holmes in a tennis match in the
afternoon, and will be followed by a
game of mems doubles between Herd
and Horell, Holmes and Daggett. A
tennis tournament is to follow soon.
Special games will be played tomorrow
afternoon.
The playground occupies fve-acre
site at Vernon avenue and Colorado
street, near the center of the city. Its
equipment includes a three-lap track,
two baseball diamonds, two indoor
baseball fields, two basketball courts,
four tennis courts, a volleyball court,
croquet court, giant stride, two sand
boxes and all the regulation Spalding
playground apparatus.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-25
To Entertain National Guard

PASADENA, Sept. 24-One Of the
most elaborate entertainments ever
given in Pasadena will be extended the
delegates Of the National guard con-
vention who come here next Thursday.
The committee in session this after
noon decided upon a luncheon at the
Annandale Country club, an automo-
bile drive about the city and a trip TO
Mt: Lowe, with dinner at Alpine Tav-
ern. The following subcommittee
were appointed: Finance ]. o. Nc
Cament and James Cambell: autono-
biles, F. w. Hawkes., A. L. Ryder and
F.. R. Braley; luncheon, President
William F. Knight of the Annandale
Country club.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-25
AUDITOR SAYS LONG BEACH
is ENTIRELY OUT OF DEBT
Reports All Salaries Paid and Fifteen
Hundred Dollars in Hands of
Treasurer

LONG BEACH, Sept. 24-The city
auditor made the report to the city
council this morning that the city was
entirely out of debt, that all, salaries
had been paid, and that $500 remained
in the hands of the city treasurer.
The council discussed various street
improvements, referring them to com
mittees. A resolution that the mayor
and council enter into an agreement
with property owners on American ave-
nue. to reimburse them for expense in
CURED by proposed improvements was
voted down.
A report was received from the cham
Der of commerce to the effect that Har-
Dor day had been postponed until the
first of the year.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-25
WANT ELECTRIC RAILWAY TO
NORTHWESTERN PiRT OF CITY

SAN BERNARDINO, Sept 24.-The
members of the Northwestern Improve
ment club are making strenuous ell
deaYors to secure an electric railway
into that section of the city, and at an
enthusiastic meeting last night com
mittee was appointed to wait upon the
chamber of commerce in an effort to
secure the backing Of that body. The
agitation for the building of the line
arose on the recent petitioning of Fred
Durham for a franchise to that popl-
lous portion of the city, and on the
city council refusing to grant the re-
quest for the advertisement of the
right of way the residents of the terri
tory which would have been affected
are endeavoring to interest capital and
in good faith start a movement for the
construction of the road.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-25
MRS. Hustled HELD
TO SUPERIOR COURT
SAYS SHE WAS ATTACKED BY
SEVERAL MEN
Miss Bertha Becker, Recovered from
Wounds, Tells Story of Shoot
ing by Woman Believed
to Be Insane
Especial to The Herald.l


LONG BEACH, Sept. 24.-Mrs. Mary
Husted's preliminary examination on
the charge of shooting Miss Bertha
Becker with intent to kill. the night ot
September Z. was held before Justice
Rogers this morning. The woman was
held to answer to the superior court
and her bond was kept at $2OOO, Whlch
she cannot furnish. Her sanity prop
ably will be tested in Los Angeles; She
was taken back to the county jan
Miss Becker, who was expected TO
die from the effects of the two gun
shot wounds inflicted by Mrs. Hustled,
walked to the court room unasslsted
today. and, taking the witness stand
told her story. Her remarkable re
coverv has been the talk of the town.
The bullet fired into her left breast
has not been removed: The other pail
entered her right arm.
Miss Becker and her father, andrew
Becker, a gardener, told the story OF
the shooting. Instead Of getting OH
the Redondo avenue car at seventh
street on the night in question they
rode on to Eighth street, in response
to Mrs. Husted's request that they
accompany her past her home. Sle
complained of robbers and highway
men having prosecuted her and soon
after leaving the car insisted on get
ting on Becker's right side, fearing
men would attack her from trees along
the street. She struck the girl on the
head and, according to the testimony
shot her twice after Miss Becker fell
on her knees.
Tells Strange Story
Mrs. Hustled, when put upon the
stand. told a strange sounding tale. She
said several men who had followed her
from town, some in the car and others
on wheels, had suddenly attacked her
and had grasped her pocketbook She
said she shot at them once, and after
they had thrown her down shot at
them again.
The story she told is, so far as
anyone has been able to determine
absolutely without basis. The shoot
ing of the girl was probably due, the
police believe, to insanity.
Detective O'Rourke testified that
when he reached the house where the
wounded girl lay he found Mrs. Hustled
near by and that she gave him her
revolver on demand, taking it from
basket on her arm.
Another woman. for whom Mrs.
Hustled had worked cleaning house the
day previous, said Mrs. Hustled car
ried revolver in her basket that day.
The Becker girl is Is years old. Mrs.
Hustled is employed at washing Win
dows, doing family washing and at
other general work.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-25
PAUL DE L0NGPRE AND WIFE
ARE rendered BIG BANQUET
Board of Trade and Woman's Club
Show Appreciation for Tunnel
Day Hospitality

HOLLYWOOD, Sept. PA banquet
was given at Hotel Hollywood this
evening in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
de Longpre, as a token of gratitude
for their gracious act in opening their
palatial home yesterday to the public
for the tunnel day celebration. The
affair was one of the most enjoyable
given at the hotel for some time.
Those who gave the banquet were
the members of the committees from
the board of trade and the Woman's
club, which had charge of the celebra-
tion yesterday, and the women who
were the chairrhen of the booth COM
mittees. The woman members of the
committees were accompanied by their
husbands, and the men of the COM
mittee from the board of trade
brought their wives. A nine-course
luncheon was served.
Those present We're Mr.. and Mrs
Paul de Longpre and daughter Miss
Blanche; Mr.. and Mrs Frederick w.
Stith, -1r. and Mrs. J. J. Gibson, Mr..
and Mrs. Philo J. Beveridge, DR.. and
Mrs. j. Addison Jackson, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. G. SOmers, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
H. A. Goodwin, Mr.. and Mrs. H. E.
Rodenhouse, DR.. and Mrs. G..
Schloesser, Mr.. and Mrs. S. T. Weir.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-25
TO CONNECT CRESTM0RE
LINE WITH S. P. TRACKS
Southern California Cement Company
Will Extend Electric Road to
Bloomington

RIVERSIDE, Sept. 24.-At meeting
held here last night plans were prac-
tically completed for connecting the
electric line now running northwest
from the city to Crestmore, with the
Southern Pacific system at Blooming
ton 1t is understood the Southern
California Cement company will lay
the track. The distance is about four
miles, and will give the cement com
pany a direct outlet for its product
when the plant is put into operation.
Senator Flint was the guest last
night and a portion of the forenoon Of
Frank A. Miller of Mission inn. His
party included his former law asso-
ciate, Donald Barker; President Willis
Baer of Occidental college and w. l..
Greene, a trustee of that institution.
After an automobile tour of the val
ley this morning the party left for
RedlandS
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-25
RAIDS ROADHOUSE IN
SAN TIMEOTEO GULCH
SHERIFF'S PARTY ARRESTS NJ
w. BENNETT
Nephew of the Man Caught Fined
Two Hundred Dollars for the
Illegal Sale of
Liquor
Especial to The Herald.l

SAN BERNARDINO. Sept. 24-To
put a stop to the illegal sale Of liquor
in the San Timeoteo canyon, Sheriff
John Ralphs, together with Under
Sheriff Charles Ward and Deputy
George Hewins, last night raided the
roadhouse of Bennett & Co., a quar-
ter of a mile from the Riverside coun-
ty line. The trip was made from this
city by automobile, and after the Off
GERS had purchased two bottles of beer
they placed the occupants of the house
under arrest.
H. w. Bennett, who sold the liquor,
made a hurried retreat through the
back door and into the brush on the
adjoining hills. N. w. Bennett, an
uncle of the fleeing man, was released
with the understanding he would ap-
pear with his nephew in Redlands to-
day.
The case was heard before the JUS
tice at Redlands and H. w. Bennett
was fined 5000, which he paid.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-25
Located in Roomlna House

LONG BEACH, Sept. 24.-Having
been notiefid that Miss George Strauss
had been located in a Los Angeles
rooming house, Chief of Police Will
liams went to that city today to in
vestigate the case further. Miss
Strauss wanderings and odd actions
have attracted police attention on sew
eral occasions. A few days ago she left
a Wilmington home, saying she was
going to San Francisco. The police
thought she would wander among the
hills rather than go north.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-25
Auto Fire Engine Tested

PASADENA, Sept. 24.-Pasadena
was given an opportunity today to see
the first automobile fire engine ever
brought to the coast in action. 1t was
tested out on Vernon avenue Just pre-
vious to the opening of the play
grounds, 1t is made by the Webb
Self Propelled Fire Apparatus COM
pany, but the chassis is q duplicate
of that on the Thomas car that es-
tablished a new record between San
Francisco and Los Angeles The en-
gine develops sixty horsepower, is
capable of a speed of a mile a minute
or of throwing ZOO gallons of water
through one or two hoses in the same
periOd
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-25
PRESBYTERIAN Pastor Resians

REDLANDS. Sept. 24.-At meet
ing of the session of the First Pres
byterian church last evening the resig-
nation of Rev. L. w. Warren was re-
ceived. Mr. Warren feels that owing
to i'll health he should give up the
work of the ministry for the present,
and is doing so on the advice of his
physician. He has served the local
has been successful, but owing to his
request on account of his i'll health, the
resignation will in all probability be
accepted at the congregational meet
ing which will be called for Sunday
morning, October 8, at the close of
the regular church services.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-25
UNIVERSITY TO GET USE OF
HIGH SCHOOL LABORATORIES

REDLANDS, Sept. 24.-At the meet
ing held yesterday by the instructors
of the Redlands university, President
Field announced the laboratories of
the high school had been generously
donated for the use Of the students in
science, until the completion of the
administration building. 1t was also
announced Professor S. A. Skinner Of
the high school would assist in the
work when needed, taking a class af-
ter the closing of school in the after
noon. The school will open September
90, and in the evening a reception will
be held at the home of President
Field, West Olive avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-25
Woman Erlahtena Rurnlar

LONG BEACH, Sept. 24.-Miss Mary
Tuttle, a roomer at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Chandler 1881
East Fourth street, was awakened late
last night by a burglar who was at
tempting to get in at a diningroom
window. Miss Tuttle called softly to
Mrs. Chandler and that individual
screamed Justify. The would-be burg
lar ran out Of the yard and down the
street
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-25
HUSBAND AND WIFE SECURE
WARRANTS FOR EACH OTHER

LONG BEACH. Sept. 24.-Mrs. James
Gibbons secured her husbands arrest
last evening on two charges, disturb
ing the peace and failure to support
After he was placed under a s25 peace
bond and a $500 bond on the non-sup-
port charge Gibbons secured a warrant
from another justice, charging his wife
with unfaithfulness. The woman, who
is working hard to support herself. de-
nies the charge most Indignantly.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-25
REFUSE TO DROY CHARGE
AGAINST YOUNG ATTORNEY
Lamar Harris Must Face Trial for
Alleged Passing of Worthless
Checks

SAN BERNARDINO, Sept. "a
Henry NJ. Willis, deputy United States
district attorney, of Los Angeles re-
turned to that city today after an I'M
successful attempt to secure the drop
ping of the charge Of passing worthless
checks against Lamar Harris, the
young Los Angeles attorney who some
weeks ago left behind him more than
5000 worth of bad paper.
Mr.. Willis had a conference with Dis
trict Attorney Bryne, and the prosecu-
tion is determined to press the case in
the event that he is captured. Owing
to the fact that Harris father years
ago saved the life of Mr.. Wills, the
latter is endeavoring to secure the dis
missal of the case by the meeting of
all obligations.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-25
viii Face BURGLARY charae

long BEACH, Sept. 24.-Kid Aus
tin, arrested here September 10 and
sent to the detention home, will be re-
moved to the county Jail, according to
Robert Gardner of Los Angeles, who
called at police headquarters today and
identified toilet articles and other things
found in Austin's room here as prop
erty that had been stolen from him.
Gardner was accompanied by Detect
i've Ziegler.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-25
Subway Coaches chos.n

PASADENA, Sept. 24.-Directors of
the Pasadena Rapid Transit company
have decided upon the type of closed
steel coach which will be used on the
fast line, between Pasadena and Los
Angeles 1t is the same as that used
by the Illinois Central for its rapid
suburban traffic, having fourteen doors
on each side, or an individual door for
each car seat. The interior will be
finished in mahogany and will have
wide vestibules and seats.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-25
Traverse Taft Route

PASADENA. Sept. 24.-Late this af-
ternoon Secret Service Agents Wheeler
Of Washington and Hazen of Los An
ge1es were in Pasadena and went over
every inch Of the route which Presi-
dent Taft will follow when here as the
guest of Pasadena. In the party were
Chief Elect Wood of Pasadena, Chief
Dishman of Los Angeles, President
Booth of the Los Angeles chamber of
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-25
Temple Baptist Church

Worshiping IN the Auditorium, corner Fifth
and Olive streets.
The Church for the People.
Rev. Robert J. Burdette, D. D., Pastor
Emeritus.
Morning sermon at 11:OO: 1.-TWO Cor-ordin-
ate Divine Agents" by Rev. Erwin S. Chap
man, D. D., Of the Anti-Saloon league.
Evening sermon at 7:45: THE outlook of
an Optimst" by Rev. J. Herndon Garnett,
D. D. Dr. Garnett was the preacher of DR..
Burdette's ordination sermon
The following popular organ numbers will
be rendered at the evening service: ''William
Ten' overture, 'Rossinis Song to the
Evening star" from "Tannhauser'; the
famous Gavotte from "Mgnon," and the
Schubert Ave Maria
Grand organ recital at 300 by Professor
Bruce Gordon Kingsley, Mus. Doc. Admis-
sion free; silver Offering for the benefit OF
the music fund,
YOU are welcome to these services; 1000
free seats Fine music. Come and bring
your friends S-20-z
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-25
Baptlsts to Meet

HOLLYWOOD, Sept. 24.-The Los
Angeles Baptist association will hold
its annual meeting in the First Bap-
tist church of this city on October 5.
6 and 7. A number of prominent min
listers will be present and address the
meetings. The annual election of Of
ficers will be held and other business
concerning the association work will
be transacted.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-25
Elected College President

REDLANDS, Sept. 24.-Word has
been received here that DR.. j. A.
Marquis, formerly pastor of the Pres
byterian church, has been elected to
the presidency of Coe college, Cedar
Rapids, Iowa. DR.. Marquis was pas
tor of the local church for several
years, and left here to go to Beaver,
Pa, where he has since been located.
He is also assistant editor of the
Presbyterian Banner.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-25
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS

Delay Inquest-The coroner's S
inquest into the death of Maybelle
Millman at Detroit was postponed yes
terday until October g. on request of
the prosecuting attorney.
Latham Flies-Hubert Lath-
am, the French aviator, flew in his
aeroplane over the Templehof parade
ground at Berlin yesterday, remaining
in the air an hour and 20 minutes.
Accepts Offer-Lee McClung,
treasurer of Yale, announced at New
Haven yesterday he would accept the
tender of the United States treasury
ship, and that his resignation at Yale
would take effect November 1.
Steamer Aground-Vessels at
New Orleans report the steamer Ut
stern, Puerto Cortez, for New Orleans,
four days overdue, aground off Sea-
shore light, near the mouth of the
Mississippi river. Tugs have been
sent to her aid.
Dies Intestate-The late Gov
ernor John A. johnson left no will,
but it is understood that it was his
expressed wish that his entire prop
erty be turned over to Mrs. Johnson.
1t is estimated that the value of the
estate VIII not eACeeu @1o'UuV'
Pays Penalty - Howard H.
Bragg was electrocuted in the peni-
itentiary at Richmond, Va, yesterday
for the murder of his brother-in-law,
Thomas Drawbro, in Rockbridge coun-
ty last September. He was the Sec
ond man to die in the electric chair in
Virginia.
Increase Tax - The grand
lodge of the Sons of Hermann at
Denver chose San Francisco yester-
day as the place of meeting in 1913
The per capita tax was increased from
s to u cents and the constitution re-
vised to admit 210 ladies' lodges to the
grand lodge.
Bryan to Reply-In a tele-
gram received at El Paso, Texas, from
Phoeniz, Ariz., from William j. Bryan,
the Democratic leader said he would
come to Ell Paso next Monday and in
a speech would answer in detail SEN
ator Baileys criticism Of his position
on the tariff.
Trial Is Set-The trial of J &.
Maybray and so alleged co-conspira-
tors, indictments against whom We're
returned by the federal grand jury at
Council Bluffs, has been set by Judge
Smith Mcpherson for December 7, at
Council Bluffs The defendants are
charged with conspiracy and the mis-
use of the mails.
Balloons Explode - Govern
ment meteorological tests to be made
at Indianapolis and at Omaha stimuli
taneously have been delayed by the
explosion of two of 15 balloons import
ed from France especially for these
experiments. The balloons were to
have been sent aloft carrying regis
tered instruments Of different charac-
ter.
Albino Expires - Joseph Lu-
casa, the last member of the first
family of Albinos to be exhibited In
America, died at the General hospital
in Kansas City early yesterday. Luz
casa and his parents and sister were
brought to this country from Hol-
land by P. I. Barnum. In recent
years Lucasa was employed as cashier
in a local restaurant.
Elect Presidential the clos
ing session yesterday of the American
Hospital association at Washington
the system of permitting students free
access to the wards of hospitals for
the study of patients was strongly ad-
vocated by DR.. Rupert Norton OF
Johns Hopkins University hospital of
Baltimore DR. H. B. Howard of Bos-
ton was elected president.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-25
Arrented for Stealing Feed

SAN BERNARDINO, Sept 24-After
stealing bales of barley and sacks of
grain for months, Earl Duarte of Chino
was landed in the county Jail by Con-
stable Tebo, together with a COM
panion. Rov Lane, who is charged with
receiving the stolen property. Nearly
a hundred sacks of grain and bales of
hay were stolen. Duarte has been sem
fenced to six months, while Lane is
awaiting trial
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-25
Youth Accused of Assault

LONG BEACH, Sept. 24.-Glenr Carl,
the 17-year-old son of C. c. Carl, con-
tractor living at 815 Locust street, was
arrested here tonight charged with
criminal assault on girl said to be
only years old. The mother of the
girl swore to the complaint.
Carl was released on $1,000 BAIL