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Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-17
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
ENDORSES SAVAGE'S PLAN
Business Members of San Pedro
Chamber of Commerce Criticise
Action as Opposed to Pre-
Vious Course

SAN PEDRO, Jan. 16.-Much I'M
favorable comment has been made by
the business men here who are mem
bers of the chamber of commerce on
the action taken yesterday afternoon
by the executive committee of that
body which Endorsed Senator Savage
scheme for blocking the consolidation
of this city with Los Angeles.
A resolution was forced at yesterday
meeting, although the full committee
was not present and both the president
and secretary of the chamber of COM
merce objected to its adoption. Other
members of the chamber who happened
to be present objected to the resoiu-
ton, but it was passed in spite of the
protests.
Yesterdays action is somewhat at
variance with the action taken Deem
Der rs, at which time, by a unanimous
vote, the executive committee passed a
resolution asking that the present law
discriminating against cities of a class
other than those included in the gen
eral law be amended, so that Los An
geleS and San Pedro could unite if they
so desired. At that time the resolution
introduced made mention of the drastic
methods started November II by $50
electors of San Pedro who were even
willing to divide the city in order to
join Los Angeles This part of the
resolution was stricken out that there
might be harmony of action, although
the original resolution could have been
adopted easily.
TT is hard to justify the action taken
yesterday" said one business man.
''The whole committee a few weeks ago
was in favor of the general proposition
Of consolidation. Now it falls into
Savage'S scheme, which is intended to
block all our efforts and pass a resolu-
ton which tells the legislators just how
a few of the interested citizens want
the bill drawn"
A general meeting Of the entire conf
mercial body has been called, at which
time, it is believed, the action of the
executive committee will be annuled.
Meanwhile the resolution will re-
main a mere record on the minutes
said Secretary Bickenbach today, "for
no instruction has been given as to its
disposition" The resolutions of Decem-
Der 26 have been sent already to Sacra-
mento, but nothing will be done with
this new one until further action is
taken.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-17
HOTEL CHARITY DAY
PLANS NEARLY RIPE
WOMEN APPOINT THEMSELVES
MANAGING COMMITTEE
Proceeds of Unique Performance Will
Go Toward the Pasadena Hospi-
taPs Fund for Securing
Nurses Home
Especial to The Herald.I

PASADENA, Jan. 16.-Plans for no.
tel charity day at the Maryland, the
proceeds of which are to go to the
Pasadena hospitals fund for a nurses
home, are coming on apace.
The three women members of the
hospital board have appointed them
selves a committee which, with the
addition of other workers, is composed
as follows: Chairman, Mrs. Robert
j. Burdette; Mrs. A. Moss Merwin
Mrs. George E. Hale, Mrs. Charles ].
Willitt, Mrs. Henry H. Klamroth, Mrs
Fred Elmer Wilcox, Mrs. Smith, Mrs
Carter H. Harrison, wife Of the ex-
mayor of Chicago and now a guest at
t. Maryland; Mrs. William Stanton
and Mrs. John w. Hugus.
To these women, leaders as they are
IN the resident and tourist society sets
will be intrusted all the arrangements
for the taking over of the hotel by the
hospital workers January 81.
They will select the girls and young
matrons who are to take the places OF
the clerks, bellboys and messengers
and will have full control of all the
lans for the day and evening.
Society is agog with interest over
the affair, and the luncheon and din
ner at the Maryland that day will
bring out all the smart people of the
city. Tea will be served in the music
room during the afternoon and there
will be concert in the evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-17
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Water is seldom, if ever, found in
pure state, in nature 1t is contain
mated either with vegetable or mineral
impurities or both. Water is a great
solvent. 1t takes up impurities readily
from the soil through which it flows
Oftentimes water that looks clear and
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Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-17
SAN BERNARDINO
Office sos Third Street.
Phones: Home 815. Sunset Main 16S.
FOUND INSANE FROM
WANT AND EXPOSURE
Especial to The Herald. /

SAN BERNARDINO Jan. ia
miner, who is believed here to be Jack
Mccarthy, recently of Rhyolite, was
brought to the county hospital today
by Constable Stuchberry of Barstow.
The man is insane from hunger, thirst
and exposure on the desert, but it is
hoped he will recover.
The man was found near Kramer by
the Santa F'e section boss. When first
noticed he was crawling on his hands
and knees some distance away, and
the Mexican section hands, supposing
him to be a wild beast, ran away. But
the boss and a young telegraph oper-
atOr began to investigate, and when
the object had come within 300 feet
of them it arose, and they saw it was
"a man.
He was almost nude, having torn off
his clothing. Finally he was subdued
and taken to BarstOw on a handcar,
where he was given medical attention.
Thence he was brought to the county
hospital.
All that can be got out of him as to
his identity is It's me-" Once, how
ever, he mentioned the name of Nc
Carthy, and the way in which he spoke
it leads the officers to believe it is his
own name.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-17
News From Neighb0rir1g Cities

SIS, sum which was raised by his
friends
Officer McAney of the Humane So
ciety was called to the southern city
by friends of the animal world, who
said horse had been left tied out
without shelter or food, until it had
become SO weak that it had fallen to
the ground and was unable to get UP.
His investigation disclosed the fact
that Barrozo had staked out his animal
In wild mustard patch and depended
on his son to shift the stake from time
to time, so that the horse would have
a change Of range. The son thought
his father was looking after the horse,
and between the two the animal went
without attention
McAney killed the horse.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-17
GIRL SWALLOWS
CARBOLIC ACID
MAKES DESPERATE ATTEMPT
AT SUICIDE
Calls Loudly for EngIishman, Who
Quickly Appears on Scene and
Processes to Be Only
Acquaintance
Especial to The Herald

LONG BEACH, Jan. ia beautiful
girl made a desperate attempt at sui
eide at o'clock tonight before the soda
fountain in the Long Beach drug store
drinking half the contents of an ounce
bottle of carbolic acid. She was Anzie
Ryan, Is years old, believed to be the
daughter Of J. w. Ryan, a wealthy
plantation owner at Fort Moultrie,
South Carolina.
S. Grant Stannard, proprietor of the
drug store, saw her drinking the poison
and knocked the bottle from her hand
She fell to the floor and lay there while
DR.. L. A. Perez administered an anti
dote. Hundreds of people crowded
around and into the drug store.
AS the girl fell she cried out for word
to be sent to James Alexander at the
South Sea apartments.
After she had been taken in an auto
mobile to 40 Atlantic avenue, where
with Mrs. Matte Cheatham, a friend,
She had lived a month, Alexander APP
peared on the scene. He said he had
known the girl but three weeks, having
met her on the Pike, and that he could
attribute no reason for her rash act.
He professed to know nothing of her
family or history.
On a dresser in the house at 40 At
bearing James AleXander's autograph.
Alexander is a tall, apparently well-to-
do and we'll connected Englishman.
He was reticent as to his personal af-
fairs, but admitted that he held a re
sponSible position, supposedly in Los
Angeles, and that he had still better
place in prospect. He came from Lon
don. He went to Los Angeles tonight.
Miss Ryan is Is years old and a
blond, with golden hair. According to
Mrs. Cheatham, they had been with
Alexander earlier in the evening, and
the girl and the man had said good
night after a few more or less sharp
words had been passed. Alexander de-
MED that he had been in love with the
girl, and expressed surprise at her act.
He appeared interested only as were
outsiders.
DR.. Perez said the girl would recover
nicely. At the drug store it was said
the girl had tried formerly to get poi
son there but had been refused. DIR.
Stannard said the poison she drank to-
night was not secured there. It is said,
however, to have been purchased in
Long Beach.
Miss Ryan and Mrs. Cheatham rent
ed the homse at 40 Atlantic avenue one
month ago, through E. H. Martin.
An old negro said tonight that he for
merly worked on the plantation of Miss
Ryan's father.
Mrs Cheatham seemed greatly sur
prised when she heard that the girl
whom she had left shortly before, had
taken poison She said she could not
give any good reason for it
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-17
PASADENA BRIEF NOTES

PASADENA, Jan. 16.-James Pod
ulck OF Sherman, accused of SELLING
nquor and beer unlawfuIIy, demanded
jury trial in Judge KIamroth's court
anu was acquitted. Roddick runs a
drug store in Sherman.
j. b. Coulston, president of the Crown
city bank, has been elected president
OF the Cotton National bank and Of
the Cotton Savings bank, two affiliated
institutions. W.
George Miller, one of the two broth
ers arrested in connection with the
nquor raid on the White House cafe
secured the necessary bail TODAY and
was released after two DAYS in tha civ
jail. His brother Charles is still in
confinement
Prof. FULLY c. Knowles, instructor IN
history at the University of Southerr
california, will begin tomorrow even
ing, in the Lincoln Avenue Methodist
cnurch, series of lectures on the "'I,ifc
Of Christ which will continue through
the week.
The contributions to the relief fund
for the Italian sufferers have now
reached $1442. One check for $1,000 has
been sent the Red Cross society. and il
is expected that the end of the week
VIII see the second thousand completed
Earle M. Weight, son Of former Mayo1
MARX weight, will return to this city
-Ao " AuO IOilOIIOW, dIC0r
month passed in touring the eastern
states. The Elks and local newspaper
men are preparing to give him a warm
reception.
One of the largest of recent real es-
tate deals made in this city was that
brought to conclusion today by the
b. o. Kendall company, by which Sam
uel c. Pierce became the owner of five
acres of land at the corner of Sar
PaSCual avenue and Hill Stre.a+ y,aviro
for the property the sum of 500. 500
Three acres of the land are set to va
iencia oranges. the trees being in full
bearing, while the remainder is studded
with oaks. A handsome seven-roon
bungalow, recently built by the former
owner. William S. Johnson. will be oc-
cupled by Mr.. Pierce as his home.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-17
STRONG RESOLUTIONS
SENT TO SACRAMENTO
CITIZENS CONSOL IDATION
COMMITTEE ACTS
Bill Now Before Legislature Allowing
Cities of All Classes to Make
Their Own Combinations
Approved
Especial to The Herald.1

SAN PEDRO, Jan. 16-At a meeting
of the citizens consolidation commit
tee held this afternoon the following
strong resolutions were adopted and
the secretary ordered to send copies to
the members of the Thirty-eighth ses-
sion of the legislature at Sacramento.
The resolutions approve the bill now
before the legislature which allows
cities of all classes to consolidate by a
majority vote in each city and OPP
pose the bill Senator Savage is about
to Introduce in the hopes OF blocking
the proposed union OF Los Angeles
and San Pedro. Savage's bill calls for
a tWo-thirds vote in both cities The
resolutions passed this afternoon Were
as follows:
Whereas, The citizens consolida-
ton committee of San Pedro represents
tue $50 petitioners, who, November II,
1908, presented to the city trustees of
the city of San Pedro a petition asking
that an election be held for the purpose
of voting on the question of excluding
from the city of San Pedro all that
territory lying north of the south line
of Fifth street;
And, whereas, 1t was the inten-
ton of said $50 petitioners to sever ter
ritory from said city in order that the
severed territory, and ultimately the
remaining territory, shall annex to or
consolidate with the city of Los An
geles;
And, whereas, This drastic measure
was only resorted to by reason of
there being no law on the statute
books of this state allowing a city of
the fifth class and one having free
holders charter to consolidate;
And, whereas, There were but 1888
votes cast in the city of San Pedro at
the general election held last Novem-
Der, and the $50 petitioners herein
before referred to represent an over
wlelming majority Of the electors in
said city;
'And, whereas, A bill allowing cities
of all classed to unite on a majority
vote in each city has been prepared
and placed in the hands Of Senator
Mccartney and Assemblyman Walter
Leeds to be voted on at this session of
the state legislature.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, That
this committee approves said bill,
which will remove the embargo now i'm
posed against this city and the city of
Los Angeles. and that copies of this
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-17
ALMOST cENTENARIAN MAKES
BRAVE FIGHT FOR HEALTH

PASADENA, Jan. 16.-Possessed. of a
courage and vitality which would put
to shame the average man or woman
OF lar younger years, Mrs. Mary Laid
Bacon, mother of DR.. Charles H. Ward,
district deputy grand exalted ruler of
the Elks, is recovering from a fracture
OF the femur bone, which would ordi-
narlly have been fatal to a person Of
her advanced years.
ohe is within two years of the CEN
t sury mark and yet although the
broken bone will never knit truIv she
is already planning to learn to walk
anew
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-17
HANDSOME PROFITS MADE
BY TOURNAMENT OF ROSES

PASADENA, Jan. 16-Following a
meeting of the directors of the Tourna-
ment OF Roses association it was an
nounced today that the association
would have, after all expenses were
paid, a surplus of at least $4,000, and
that this might reach $25OO.
Frank V. Rider, Kingsley N. Stevens
and Hugh S. Montgomery were named
as a committee to select the place and
time for the annual banquet of the
body.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-17
WRECKAGE OF CALIFORNIA
LIMITED CLEARED AWAY

SAN BERNARDINO, Jan. 16.-The
wreckage of the California limited,
eastbound from San Francisco, which
was wrecked at Eads siding, eight
cen miles west of Barstow, has been
cleared away and the track is clear.
None of the passengers or trainmen
was injured, the only damage to the
company being that to track and equip
ment.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-17
WATER COMPANY TO
IMPROVE ITS SYSTEM
Large Storage Reservoir and Electric
Pumping Plant to Be Constructed,
and Other Readjustments
Will Be Effected
Especial to The H1rald.1

LONG BEACH, Jan. 16.-The direct
ors Of the Long Beach Water company
have announced plans to expend $25, 900
Immediately in the improvement of
their system in this city.
A large storage reservoir and electric
pumping plant will be constructed and
the pmping plants north Of Signal hill
will be readjusted.
The new reservoir will be 200 feet
square and 20 feet deep.
The electric pumping plant will be To-
Gated at the same point and will be of
sufficient size to pump twenty-four
hours supply of water in six hours.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-17
PURE FOOD INSPECTORS
CONDUCT INVESTIGATION

SAN BERNARDINO, Jan. 1.-two
state food and drug inspectors are at
work in the city examining into al
legged violations Of the drug and pure
food acts. 1t is limited that violations
of the act have been going on here, ana
the officers will make a careful in
vestigation.
Drugs are said to have been sold by
parties who are not authorized to do
so, especially opium and other similar
narcotics.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-17
HORSE WAS sTAKED OUT AND
FORGOTTEN BY ITS OWNERS

PASADENA, Jan. 16.-N. Barrozo. a
Mexican from San Gabriel, was ar
raigned before Judge M. Klamroth
TINS morning, pleaded guilty to having
cruelty neglected a horse and was fined
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-17
Relief Shin at Palermo

PALERMO, Jan. 16.-The chartered
steamer Bayern, carrying relief sup
plies purchased from money raised in
the United States, arrived here this
NOR ing
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-17
PASADENA

Correspondent, las S. Los Robes Ave.
Day-Both Phones 3d. Night-Home 265S.
CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT
Home 1888. Sunset 274O
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-17

resolution be sent to all the members
of the state legislature now in session
at Sacramento, with the request that
said bill be supported"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-17

A general banking business conservative
Money to loan at prevailing rates
The accounts Of merchants and
desiring legitimate banking accommodations are desired
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-05-08
BASEBALL
YESTERDAYS GAMES.
SOUTHERN LEAGUE.
Atlanta 2, Montgomery 10. r.

Castleton and Nc Murray; Thomas
and Hart.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-05-08
TRAVELLING Men
| OPPOSE REDUCTION
MISSISSIPPI TRAVELLERS SAY
THAT THERE is NO DEMAND
FOR TWo-cENT RATE.
Circular Addressed to Members urging
Them to Do What They Can to Pre-
vent the Order For Two-Cent Rate,
Other Than Mileage.

The Mississippi Travellers, a COM
mercial organization with headquarters
at Jackson has issued a circular let
ter in which it urges its members to
do all they can to prevent the issuing
of an order by the Railway Commits
sion reducing the rates to two cents.
Following is the letter in full:
West Jackson, Miss, May ., 'O9
To the Members of the Mississippi
Travellers Association:
At a meeting of the Railroad Com
mission of Mississippi yesterday Mr..
Scott introduced a motion citing the
railroads of Mississippi to appear be-
fore the Commission on Tuesday, Nay
18th, and show cause why an order
should not be issued reducing the pres
ent ticket rate of cents per mile.
In our Judgment, an order reducing
the present 3 cent ticket rate would
result in the taking off by the roads
of the cent mileage book, and posi-
bly, also the excess book.
There is no popular demand for a
reduction in passenger rates in the
state and we think it most unwise to
agitate this question at this time. The
retention of the 2-cent interchangeable
mileage book is of vital importance
to us, and it is your duty, to yourself
and to your house, to Immediately
have your customers and friends write
the members of the Commission per-
sonal letters of protest. Write your
self, and have petitions against this
agitation signed by boards of trade and
business men of all classes, showing
occupation and residence, and mail
these to the Secretary of the Railroad
Commission.
The time is short, the question is
vital, and quick, Prompt, active ut
tention is necessary.
The Commissioners are: f. NJ.
Lee, Southern District, president;
Capt. Jno. A. Webb, Middle District,
w. R. Scott, Northern District. Ad-
dress them at Jackson, Miss, care CT
Railroad Commission.
Very truly yours,
BEN. H. HOLDER,
President.
B. F. TATUM,
Chairman r. r. Committee.
JAS. e. NOBLE, Secretary.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-05-08
HATTIEssURG TESTIMONY.

Hattiesburg, Miss, Feb. 8, 1909.
Mr.. w. M. Hyde,
Ellisville, Miss.
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other bottle of your rheumatism cure
either by express or mail. You will
remember my wife suffered with rheu-
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she is just finishing up the third bot
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Hyde, druggist, Ellisville. Miss.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-05-08

contained weevils collected In field
of standing cotton plants on Decem-
Der 21st, shows a survival of per
cent. of the weevils placed in it, VI
the weevils collected in the field NO
vember 30th, 81 per cent. thus tar
emerged from Information; of these
collected November End, per cent
and of those collected October 26th,
10.5 per cent.
The commission holds that the re-
suit of this experiment in hiberna-
ton abundantly supports its recon-
should be destroyed early in the fall,
for as compared to the foregoing, the
survival of weevils collected in the
field on October 10Th has been but
1.3 per cent. and October 9Th, LOS
per cent When the weevils were re-
mover from the cotton fields on these
various dates they were taken away
from their only food. When the cot
ton plants are destroyed upon these
same dates, the food is taken away
from the weevils, which amounts to
the same thing and results are there
fore a true index of the number Of
weevils surviving the winter when the
cotton plants are destroyed at CORE
spending dates in the field.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-05-08

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