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Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
AGED MAN ACCUSED OF
MISTREATING CHILDREN
Alleged That Through Actions of
Gardener Girls Contracted Maig-
nant Disease

PASADENA, Oct. 6.-No more revolt
ing case has ever been brought to light
in Pasadena than that filed today in
which Martin c. Lee, a gardener nearly
so years old, is charged with having had
indecent relations with three little girls
5, Z and 9 years old respectively. All
three of the children are now suffering
with a malignant disease alleged to
have been contracted through the ac-
tions of the defendant
Lee was for five years employed by a
well known Pasadena business man.
This man, going east, left his 5-year-old
daughter in charge of her grandmother
and a nurse. Yesterday, in explaining
the pain which she was suffering. the
child told the story that sent the police
on the trail of Lee. Officer Rice, De-
tective Shultz and Chief Wood joined
in his cross-exanination, and state that
he made a full confession. The cases
of the two older children, who lived
several blocks away, being considered
the stronger, they will be pressed first
when the preliminary hearing occurs
Friday morning.
Lee is not charged with having
abused any Of his alleged victims, yet
the crime laid to his door by the officers
is one for which life Imprisonment is
provided. He is held In the county Jail
under bonds of $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
TRUSTEES ORDERED
TO CALL ELECTION
BELMONT HEIGHTS LOSES IN
SUPREME COURT
City Attorney of Long Beach Says
Consolidation Between Long
Beach and Los Angeles
is impossible
Especial to The Herald

LONG BEACH, Oct. 6.-The su-
preme court yesterday issued a writ
of mandate ordering the Belmont
Heights trustees to call an election on
the question of consolidation with
Long Beach The local city council
has called an election on this subject
for November 9, and the Belmont
trustees will be compelled to act like
wise.
Service was had today on Trustees
Ray and Ringheim and City CLERK
Mason. Mason having been notified
he will attempt to serve the papers
on Trustees Gourd and Nandeventer.
The fifth, Mayor Bassett, is in the
north. A meeting is called for tomor-
row night and at that time the trus-
tees probably will call the election.
City Attorney Long today stated ii
would be impossible for Los Angeles
and Long Beach to consider consolida-
ton, owing to the fact that the law
does not provide for the union of two
cities both of which are governed by
charter. This fact was not under
stood here, formerly, and the an
nouncement was received with genera
interest.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
DETENTION HOME
SITE IS PROBL EN-
RIVERSIDE SUPERVISORS IN
QUANDARY OVER QUESTION
No Action Was Taken Yesterday, the
Board Deciding to Continue
Solution of Matter
One Week
[By Associated Press.l

RIVERSIDE, Oct. 6.-The supervisors
wrestled with the detention home prob
lem today, but no action was taken, the
matter being continued for one week.
The county probation committee recon-
mended the purchase of the Willard
property on Park avenue for $4100. A
large delegation of property owners
from Palm avenue was present to OBJ
ject to the location of the detention
home on that avenue.
A petition was presented to the su-
pervisors from citizens of Hemet ask
ing that an election be called to vote
on the proposition of incorporation in
that town.
At a former meeting of the supervis-
ors the Home telephones were ordered
out of the court house, but this action
was rescinded at today's meeting.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
PLANS FOR PROPOSED
BRIDGES TO Be MADE
STRUCTURE WILL BE THROWN
ACROSS ARROYO SEC0
Specifications for Both High and Low
Viaducts Are to Be Drawn.
Prompt Action Is
Expected
Especial to The Herald

PASADENA, Oct. 6.-Following a
conference this afternoon between the
bridge committee of the board of trade
and the highway commission arrange
ments have been made to have plans
drawn for two proposed bridges across
the Arroyo Seco at the west end OF
Colorado street, the first a low bridge,
thirty-five feet higher than the present
structure and not eliminating the
grades to any great extent, and the
other a high bridge, on the level ana
capable of carrying all traffic and also
electric cars if desired.
Engineer Loder and his assistant ac-
companied the members of the highway
commission in looking over the pro-
posed bridge Sites the full party in
Guiding about twenty-five men. The
start was made from the board or
trade rooms at 2:30 o'clock, and two
hours were consumed in discussing the
advantages of the rival structures, the
situation being viewed first from one
side CT the arroyo and then the other
After the return the committee passed
q resolution which was agreed to by
the highway commission. 1t provides
for the preparation of plans and speci-
fications of the lower bridge by the
highway commission, and for the prep
aration Of plans for the high bridge
through Joint action of the board of
trade and the highway commission.
High Bridge Favored
The size of the high structure makes
it necessary to refer to bridge experts
for plans, but it is believed the cost
can be estimated within 10 per cent
without securing complete speciffca-
tions, which would cost about $4,000.
While there is some sentiment for the
low bridge, the majority of the commit
tee probably would not favor it.
1.-THE low bridge would not cut down
the Objectionable grades enough to
make 1t worth while, said Chairman
w. F. Knight this evening. "It would
only be a few years before the busi-
ness interests of Pasadena would re-
quire a bridge that would not impose
q hardship on traffic. The development
of the western portion Of the city would
largely depend on a bridge that would
prove a real link between Pasadena and
Los Angeles
Money for the high bridge would be
expected from several sources. The
highway commission would give the
on fixing up the present roads and
bridge; the county supervisors would
be depended on for the cost of the west
ern terminal lying within the county
the San Rafael Heights property own
ers would undoubtedly lend assistance
and the use of the bridge as an en-
trance to Pasadena might induce the
Pacific Electric to help out. The re-
naming sum, it is stated, would be
raised by bond issue in Pasadena.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
LONG BEACH NOTES

LONG REACH, Oct. 6.-The Parent
Teachers association of the Pine
Avenue school has made arrangements
to secure additional Fairgrounds at
the corner of Sixth street and Amer
lean avenue and Third street and
American avenue for the boys and
girls of the Pine Avenue school, the
present grounds being insufficient.
The new grounds are secured through
the generosity Of the owners of the
property.
]. r. Buchanan, who recently pre-
sented to the chamber of commerce
for exhibition some string beans
thirty inches long, today added beans
which measured thirty-five inches in
length and are the longest beans ever
The " young SON of ]. p. Curtis dis
located his left elbow ten days ago
while playing ball Not until last
night did he know iust what was the
matter with his arm, and it was in
bad condition when a physician at
tended him, resetting the bone.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
PASADENA NOTES

PASADENA, Oct. 6.-Following it's
plan announced some time ago, the AS
ISOLATED Charities has appointed Miss
Keller a district nurse for Pasadena,
and she has already begun her work
with considerable success,
J. c. Crosby of Riverside, in an E. NJ.
f. motor car, drove into a curb at FIRE.
mont avenue and Buena Vista street
last evening and wrecked the automo-
bile. He and three companions, in
cluding two women, were unhurt.
Payment of Pasadena city taxes will
begin next Monday. Advance inquiry
indicates a rapid rate of payment will
ensue.
Mrs. James f. Kelley of 90 Stanford
avenue, the wife of a grocery clerk, has
been informed that she has fallen heir
to $4,000 from the estate of an aunt,
Mrs. Juliet Wallace of Brooklyn. An
estate of S1,000.000 was divided among
pieces and nephews of the testator, a
childless widow. Despite their fortune,
the family expects to continue in the
way it has been living. the father re-
tanning his position. There are three
children.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
ICE CREAM TAKEN FROM
HOME OF CITY ATTORNEY
Small Boys Thought to Have De-
camped with Refreshments for
Guests at Party

LONG BEACH, Oct. 6.-The home
of City Attorney Long was visited by
pilferers last night while Mrs. Long
was entertaining a number of friends.
The invaders of the premises switched
off the electric lights suddenly and de-
camped with two freezers of ice cream
containing six gallons of the frozen
sweet stuff.
A fresh supply had to be ordered be
fore the guests could be supplied with
their refreshments. The city attorney
is studying the code with care and
threatens to punish the pilferers Wig
orously. Small boys are thought to
have done the stealing, however and
probably if caught will be allowed
their freedom with a stiff curtain lee
ture and with Mr.. Longs consent.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
ToDAY'S COUNCIL SESSION
PROMISES TO BE LIVELY

PASADENA, Oct. 6.-From the prep
arations being made by the Edison
company, it is evident that tomorrow S
special session of the city council will
be a strenuous one. According to Cen
eraI Agent Kennedy, the company will
continue its fight against the ordinance
abolishing fiat rates, by making COM
parsons with the company's practice
in other cities of Southern California
where fiat rates are given in addition
to meter rates.
Regarding yesterdays showing, May
or Farley stated today that it was not
convincing in any respect. He asserted
that If the Edison company can show
a reliable substitute for meter charges
that will treat all the people fairly, he
would be willing to change the proposed
ordinance to conform to it. At the
same time he insists on preserving the
principle of the present document.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
SAN BERNARDINO
offfcs ao4 Street
Phones, Home 26S. Sunset Main loS
WIFE OF ATTORNEY SAYS
PROPERTY IS HOMESTEAD
Mrs. c. 3. Morris Makes Answer to
Suit Filed by Creditors OF
Her Husband

SAN BERNARDINo, Oct. 6.-Alleg-
ing that the property belongs to hei
as homestead property, Mrs. Frona b.
Morris, wife of Attorney c. B. Morris,
wanted for transactions in this city,
today filed her answer to a suit in
which Henry E. Meyer and others,
holding claims against the lawyer, seek
to secure judgment.
Morris disappeared a year ago on the
exposure of transactions whereby he
had, it is alleged, misappropriated
funds of his clients. The plaintiffs seek
to recover, through foreclosure of a
mortgage, damages which they have
sustained through the disappearance OF
the attorney.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
LUNCHEON TICKETS MUST BE
BOUGHT BEFORE SATURDAY.

PASADENA, Oct. 6.-Today 1t is an
nounced no tickets may be purchased
for the Taft luncheon after O'Clock
Friday afternoon. Friday afternoon a
subcommittee known as the reception
and luncheon committee will meet at
Hotel Maryland and will take up in
detail the arrangements. 1t is pro-
posed to have every one seated when
the president is ushered in, and spe-
cial care will be taken to see that
the entrances are clear.
DR.. John Willis Baer states today
Governor Gillett and the postmaster
general are expected to be present and
that more than 200 applications have
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
RETURNS TORPEDO TO WAR
VESSEL AND GETS REWARD

LONG BEACH, October 6.-While
deep sea fishing off Sunset Beach
Capt. AL Shook of the launch Tourist
found and picked up new torpedo
which was lost last Wednesday by the
torpedo boat Lawrence. He returned
the torpedo to the GOldsborough, an
chored off the pier, and received the
usual reward.
The torpedo is one of the late mode
variety and was worth about $4,000
1t had stuck to the bottom and then
Jared by some sudden jolt, hac
floated to the surface. The Colds
borough will be here until Friday. The
Preble is expected Saturday.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
MUSICAL ECHOES OF ONEIDA
COMMUNITY HEARD IN COURT

SANTA ANA, Oct. 6.-Echoes of life
in the famous Oneida community We're
heard today in the superior court.
They were musical echoes, in a way, as
the subject of contention was a piano,
contested for by Mrs. A. ]. Towner and
her stepdaughter, Miss Esther Towner,
The piano is part of the estate of the
late A. J. Towner, who for eleven
years was separated from his wife,
with whom he formerly lived in the
Oneida community.
The point raised was whether the
piano was paid for by a community
fund allowed the Towners for their
daughter when they withdrew from the
Oneida society or was bought by Mrs.
Towner. On evidence shown the case
was decided in Mrs. Towner's favor
The case will be appealed by Miss
TOWner
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
PATRIARCH MILITANT
TO MEET AT SANTA ANA

SANTA ANA, Oct. GA telegram
received this afternoon from Santa
Ana's delegation at the grand encamp-
ment of the Patriarchs Militant, now
in session at Woodland, Cal, an
nounced the 1910 grand 'encampment
would be held in Santa Ana.
Capt. B. F. Uttley of Santa Ana re-
ceived the degree of chivalry at the
present session, the degree being con-
ferred by Gen. A. M. Raney. comman-
der-in-chief of the Patriarchs Mill
tant of the World.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
ELECTED PRESIDENT OF
SANTA MONICA PIONEERS
Thomas H. Elliott Is Chosen Head OF
Crescent Bay organi-
zation

SANTA MONICA, oct. 6.-Thomas
H. Elliott was elected president of the
Santa Monica Bay Society of Pioneers
at its meeting last night. Secretary
Treasurer j. J. Carrillo was re-elect-
ed. Other officers elected were r. R.
Tanner first vice president, and DR..
J. A. Stanwood, second vice president.
The society chose the following direc-
torate: Miss Emma Bawter, Miss
Florence Leavitt, Mrs. Thomas H. Ell
liott, Mrs. Mary Hull and Mrs. Mary
Shorb.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
OCEAN PARK
Trolley way bet. Pier ave. and Marine st.
Home All; Sunset 1861.
VOLUNTEER LIFE SAVERS
DECIDE TO INCORPORATE
Mayor of Ocean Park and Other City
Officials Attend Meeting
of Crew

OCEAN PARK, Oct. GA business
meeting of the Venice volunteer life
saving crew was held tonight. The
crew decided in favor of obtaining in
corporation papers and a charter
under the state. Following the meet
ing a smoker for the crew was held
at the home of Herman Scheller on
Sunset avenue. Among the guests
were Mayor H. B. Eakins of Ocean
Park and other city officials.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
Must Move Bungalow

LONG BEACH, Oct. 6.-Because a
bungalow which he built in the rear
of his residence overlapped a lot in
the rear eighteen inches. NJ. H. Wells
will have to have the bungalow
moved. The owner Of the other lot
so notified him today. Wells had Of
fered to buy the lot back or make
some other concession, but the offers
were not considered. Wells is an agent
and himself sold the lot to the other
man. He was in ignorance of the fact
that his bungalow overlapped the
property
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
Taxes Apportioned

LONG BEACH, Oct. ga report as
TO the apportionment of taxes due the
city from railroad tracks and rolling
stock in this city was received today
bv city Clerk Boynton. The Southern
Pacific apportionment was given as
SCI, ,563 and that of the Salt Lake as
$3.50. This will bring the city's as
sessed valuation to 74S1, 1879, $235,555
more than last year.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
Rrldae Builder Injured

SAN BERNARDINO, Oct. 6.-z: Dud
lev, an employees of the Santa Fe bridge
department, was seriously injured this
afternoon at Cajon, the hammer of
pile driver striking him, tearing a large
hole in his hip and mangling his lef'
hand. The California Limited. west
bound, was but few hundred yard'
from the scene of the accident at The
time and 1t was tagged, the injured
man placed on board and rushed to the
Santa Fe hospital in Los Angeles
Medical assistance was given on his ar
rival here, a physician accompanying
the man to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
Children 10 Get Holiday

LONG BEACH. Oct 6-The board
of education has ordered that next
Monday shall be a school holiday to
give all the pupils a chance to go to
see President Taft 1t is planned to
organize a mosquito fleet. composed
of all the local boats, decorate them
with flags and banners, load them with
business men and their wives, and sail
over to San Pedro when the president
is visiting there.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
Want River Widened

SANTA ANA, Oct. 6,--An appropria-
ton was asked of the supervisors to-
day by a committee of ranchers from
along the Santa Ana river for widen
ing the channel of the river to pre-
vent overflow on surrounding lands
and country roads. A similar appro-
priation made last year prevented
much injury. A committee was ap-
pointed by the board to investigate
conditions
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
Auto Chemical EnaIne Arrives

RIVERSIDE, Oct. 6-The city's auto
mobile chemical engine was unloaded
from the cars today and was found to
be damaged somewhat in transit. The
manufacturers representative is on the
ground overseeing repairs. The appa-
ratus is a combination chemical engine
and hose wagon, and carries 1000 feet
of fire hose. 1t is equipped with six
cylinder engine of 43 horsepower, and
is capable of making thirty-fve miles
an hour.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
Celebrate Golden weddIna

PASADENA, Oct. Surrounded by
children and grandchildren living in
Pasadena, Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Bene-
dict of 365 North Raymond avenue to-
day celebrated their golden wedding
anniversary. They came to Pasadena
from lie Grand Ia, in 1887. Mr.. Ben
edict is the senior member Of the real
estate firm of w. G. Benedict & Son.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
Estimates Size of Reserve

SANTA ANA, Oct. 6.-County Clerk
Williams was today instructed to for
ward data as to the number of acres
in the Cleveland forest reserve in
Orange county. County Surveyor
Schenck gives the following estimate:
46, 540.54 acres in the county, lying in
road districts as follows: Yorba,
974.35 acres; Silverado, 21, 1886; Ira
buco, 21,199.43; San Juan. 2S7S.10. This
report will secure a share of the fed
eral forests receipts,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
Win Entertain Japanese

PASADENA. Oct 6.-Walter Ray
mond, in charge of the entertainment
of a distinguished body of Japanese
now touring the coast in the interest
Of commerce across the Pacific, has
made plans to entertain the party in
private homes in Pasadena. The Wis
itors will arrive November 90 With
fifty commissioners will be six Jap
anese women and sixteen secretaries.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
PASTORS Salary Raised

PASADENA, Oct. 6,-At the first
meeting of the conference year last.
night the official board of the First
Methodist church voted to increase
the salary of DR.. Matt S. Hughes from
$4,000 to $4,000. Dr. Hughes made a
talk of appreciation in which he said
the pleasure of serving the people Oh
his church is more to him thSn the
money he receives for his ministerial
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
POMONA ADVERTlSES
FOR SCHOOL SITES
SEVERAL FINE BUILDINGS TO
BE ERECTED
New Polytechnic High School Will Be
Similar to Present Building
and Built on Same
Grounds
Especial to The Herald.l

Especial to The Herald.l
POMONA, Oct. 6-The Pomona board
of education is advertising for bids for
the construction of the new sloyd
school building on West Monterey
street and also for the new 100000 grade
school building to be erected at Hamil-
ton avenue and Eighth street
The new $4,000 Polytechnic high
school will be similar to the present
high school in architectural design and
will be erected on the present high
school building for the north side will
be located on the land extending from
Carey avenue to Gordon street, north
of B. F. Whips home place.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
MARRIAGE LICENSES

MOUYIOS- S-GROHS-George d. Mouyios age
23, native of Greece, and Ellen Grohs
age II. native OF Montana; residents ol
Los Angeles
SWEENEY Y-sTEPHENs-Claude N. Sween.
ey, age %, native of Pennsylvania, aho
Eunice II. Stephens, age 2l, native ol
Georgia; residents Of Los Angeles
WHITE-ANDERSON-F E. White, as'
AZ, native of New York, and Alice E. An
derson, age "a, native of California; resi-
dents of Los Angeles
NORTON-STRA RATHEARN-Thomas Norton
age AZ, native of Illinois, and Isabella
Strathearn, age So, native Of Ireland; resi-
dents of Los Angeles.
LL-FORTIER-Newell e. Morrill,
age %. native of Vermont, and Evelyn
Fortier, age "a, native of Kansas; resi-
dents of Los Angeles
GAINES -HOUSTON-Edward Gaines, age
46, native of Arkansas, and Leona Hous-
ton, age 81, native of Texas; residents oi
Los Angeles.
MCCLURE E-PRITCHELI-John F. Mcclure
age 81, and Hazel Pritchel, age 10; ma
tives of Missouri and residents OF Los An
geles.
DUQUI-DE ABILA-Gurardo Duqui, age 3S
and Fidela Mendes de Abila, age 54; ma
tives of Mexico and residents Of Pomona
SPOTTSWOOD-Herm' X. Johh-
son, age 26, native Of Indiana, and ora A
Spottswood, age 26, native OF Iowa. resi-
dents of Los Angeles.
YAN-COTTER-Claud B. Ryan, age "a, ma
tive of Missouri, and Mary J. Cotter, age
II native of California; residents of Los
Angeles,
GELDERMANN- N-WOOD-Christan F. Gel
derman age "a, native of Minnesota, and
Sue Mary Wood, age "a, native Of New
Hampshire; residents OF Los Angeles.
ROGERS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Z. Rogers
age %, native of Missouri and resident OF
Los Angeles, and Lena B. Whitchurch
age %, native of Missouri and resident OF
Kansas City.
Observation-Disclosures Donahue, age
27, native of New York, and Lillian
Peters, age 27, native of Illinois; residents
of Los Angeles.
STEW STANDARDIZATION L. Stew
art, age As, and Rita Manriguez, age 40;
natives Of California and residents Of Los
Angeles.
SCHMIDT DT-sWANSON-Fred Schmidt, age
22, native of California, and Tillie Swan
son, age IS, native of Illinois; residents
OF Los Angeles.
LINDSA WILLIAMS-Leonard L. Lindsay
age q, native OF New York, and Marie
Williams age 81, native Of North Caro-
lima; residents of Pasadena.
ESsEY-DODGE-Steye Cressey, age 22
native of Michigan, and Florence B.
Dodge, age 81, native of Massachusetts;
residents of San Pedro
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
Horseman Injured

SANTA ANA, Oct. &c. ]. Leven-
good, the we'll known horseman and
chariot racer, was the victim of a
broncho team runaway last Monday
Levengood and a friend riding with
him were thrown out of their rig and
badly bruised. The team ran tc
Westminster and was caught yester-
daV
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
BURGLARY Attempt Fails

SAN PERNARDINO. Oct. GA dar-
ing attempt was made to burglarize the
office of the San Bernardino Valley
Traction company at an early hour this
morning. Patrolman Bosley surprised
the man at his work prying open rear
door, and although the officer shot
several times at the fleeing would-be
robher the man escaped in the dark
ness.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
Women to Meet in Santa Ana

SANTA ANA, Oct. 6.-The Woman's
Parliament of Southern California
will hold it's 1910 meeting in Santa
Ana. probably in April. This was de-
cided by the executive committee,
which met here yesterday with Mrs.
John Swanner, president of the par
lament
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
CLANS Thick on Beach

SANTA MONICA, Oct. 6.-Unusu-
ally large amounts of clans are being
found on the beach in the vicinity of
the municipal pier. Many of the CLAIMS
are of very small size and it is feared
if steps are not taken soon to protect
them they will become exterminated.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
ROSEDALE CEMETERY

An Endowed Memorial Park noted for its
natural beauty; endowment fund for per-
petual care, over $3.50, modern receiv-
ing vault chapel. crematory and colum-
barium; accessible; city office, SUITE
3O2-308 EXCHANGE BLDG, N. e, Cor.
Third and Hill SITS Phones Main 900;
ASSES. Cemetery office. 1881 W. Washing
ton ST. phones 72S5S, West 80. 6-2-12m
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-07
Dou's Ear Torn Of

LONG BEACH, Oct. 8.-Olaf Mick
elson's spaniel caught it's right ear
in the propeller shaft Of its owners
launch Yesterday and the ear was
torn entirely off veterinary took
fifty stitches. sewing the ear back on,
in the hope that it would reunite.