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Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-04

complete reports from the S1Xty-nine
v vJting precincts show that charter
amendments adopted were Nos. 1, 2, 3,
4, 5, z, % and 27. The others were lost,
the most decided adverse vote being
against those which provided for in
creases in salaries.
Those which carried, and the vote on
them, were as follows:
AMENDMENT NO.
For, '1O,S28; against, 1895; majority
in favor, 1898.
Empowers the city to- provide for
supply of water and other public serv-
ices, to acquire, construct, lease or
operate public utilities, to dispose of
surplus water and power, relating to
the rfverbed and all waters and water
rights, and prohibiting the lease or dis
posal of public utilities and property
without the assent of two-thirds of the
qualified voters.
Am MENDMENT NO. 2
For, 859S; against, 1882; majority in
favor, 1866.
Substituting for the ward system Of
electing councilmen their choice by the
city at large.
AMENDMENT NO. 8
For, 1929; against, $3.50; majority in
favor, 1433
Provides that the board of public
works shall have authority over the
aqueduct during the construction pe-
riod and that after its completion con-
troll shall vest in the board of water
commissioners.
AMENDMENT NO. 4
For, 92OS; against Co47; majority in
favor, 2661.
Provides for primary nominating
elections.
AMENDMENT NO. 5
For, 1920; against, $685.; majority in
favor 1885.
Gives the mayor power to veto con-
tracts involving more than $500.
AMENDMENT NO. z
For, 1O,O56; against, 1854; majority in
favor, 1862.
Relates to annexation of territory,
consolidation Of city and county gov
ernments, establishment and govern
ment under the borough system; pro-
tects the harbor and public wharves,
tidelands and waterfront and provides
for the issuance Of harbor improve
ment bonds.
AMENDM ENT NO. %
For, S549; against, 6S17; majority in
favor, 2232.
Provides for planting and care of
trees in streets, removing weeds and
rubbish from private property, remov-
ing distractions from sidewalks, con-
Meeting property with water mains and
other conduits in streets, regulating
the use Of streets, for establishing
boulevardS, licensing, impounding and
caring for dogs, regulating the speed of
vehicles md requiring safety devices at
railroad crossings.
AMENDMENT NO. 27
For, 1882; against, 6152; majority in
favor, 1880.
Relates to annual reports of city Off
GERS, boards and commissions, to the
duties of the city auditor and city
treasurer, the examination of the city
treasurer's books, inspection and care
Of city moneys, powers and duties Of
the city assessor, assessment, equaliza-
ton and collection of taxes, meetings of
tie city council as board Of equali-
zation and to the duties of the county
clerk in furnishing registers for city
elections
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-04
Bio Victory in Forty-first

A great victory over the machine
was recorded in the Forty-first pre-
cinct, where T. L. O'Brien of Jefferson
and Main streets had marshaled his
good government forces. Both Nos. 2
and 4 carried almost two to one, de-
spite the fact that the'"push' had ex-
pected to carry the precinct by an
overwhelming majority
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-04

Prominent citizens who have been
active in the campaign for the amend
ments and some who aided in drafting
the proposed charter changes expressed
great satisfaction yesterday over the
result Of the election. They were unan-
imous in expressing the belief that a
new era In municipal politics had
dawned for Los Angeles.
John d. Works said:
att is certainly a very excellent
thing that amendments one, two, four
and seven were carried. Numbers two
and four are especially valuable.
Amendment number two will make
every member of the city council
representative of the whole city and
not of wards, and it is designed to
secure a higher class Of men than we
have had for our representatives. Num-
Der four will take politics out of the
hands of the machine politicians and
put it in the hands of the people, where
it belongs"
FInIayson Optimistic
Frank G. Finlayson said:
''By the adoption of amendments
Nos. 1 and the people have taken a
long step toward securing a free har-
Dor at San Pedro and the absolute
control by the people Of the Owens
river, Tie pOWOI W NC NC-
veloped when the water reaches Los
Angeles. BY the adoption Of No. 2 the
people may reasonably expect a higher
class Of councilmen who will consider
the best interests of the city at large
and not do petty ward politics.
''But most important of all is the
adoption of No. a. The direct primary
means that the backbone of the South
ern Pacific machine is broken and
will put a quietus on the schemes Of
the small coterie of railroad politicians
who have ruled us too long"
Stimson Satisfied
Marshall Stimson said:
"I am thoroughly satisfied with the
result of the charter amendment cleo
ton. Considering the opposition we
had, the paid workers in nearly every
precinct, it is a remarkable victory.
It is a positive indication of how the
people stand on the question of the
day It shows that the overwhelming
majority of the people are in favor Of
progressive ideas. Moreover, it indi-
Gates to a large extent what the result
will be in the recall movement.
''The victory of Tuesday does not
give any adequate idea Of the strength
of the opposition to Mayor Harper.
The amendments were many and con-
fUsing, and many people who voted
against them will work for the recall.
The Prohibitionists and Socialists
voted against the amendments because
of the direct primary clause. This ele-
ment will be largely with us in the
recall movement"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-04
"A Magnificent Thing"

DR.. John r. Haynes said:
''The result of the amendment cleo
ton was a magnificent thing. 1t is an
indication Of how the recall election Is
going. Prohibitionists and Socialists
who voted against the direct primary
will stand with us on the recall move
ly how the people stand on questions
of civic improvement.
''The victory for amendments /, 2,
and Z is a wonderful step fowrard in
the work of municipal reform. The
benefits to Los Angeles are inestimable.
1t is a part of the reform movement
started in this city with the introduc-
tion of the initiative and referendum" !"
o. T. johnson Delighted
o. T. Johnson said:
''I am very much pleased with the
result of the charter amendment cleo
ton. I am particularly pleased with
the passage of amendment No. 9. A
ward man wants to be solid with his
ward and does not have at heart the
welfare of the rest of the city. More
good to the city will result from the
selection of councilmen at large than
resulted to the board of education
from a similar system. The decision
of the voters to uphold amendments
1, 2, and was a great victory for
good government in our city. I do not
see how the legislature can now refuse
to recognize the expression of the Los
Angeles voters made in the face Of
great odds and opposition.
"The council treated the chamber of
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-04

Boys and girls who can draw have a
chance to win dollar prizes in Herald
Junior contests for young artists Address
Aunt Laurie, this paper
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-04

amendment No. 2 worse than he does
a ''longhair," but he was the first one
present yesterday.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-04
Anderson Pleased
James Anderson said

James Anderson said:
81 am pleased that amendments 1, 2,
4 and carried. 1t shows that the
people of the city are thoroughly awak-
ened to their needs. These amendments
were Of the utmost Importance. A much
bettert class of men will be secured by
the system of choosing councilmen at
large. Amendment No. 4 will give US
protection from the machine. think
the vote on amendments 2 and indi-
Gates that the people want the recall.
Those who opposed amendments and
will in most instances be opposed to
the recall 4"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-04
Precinct AZ

NO. 4 .............-...-....- 141
NJ ..'..ss....-........-.. 154
The Globe-republican., 1909-07-29
THEY'RE CHEERING HULIT.
Kansas. Colorado Railroad Project Leader
Bursts Into The Lime Light Again

Bursts Into The Lime light AGAIN
The Pueblo people. like the Dodge
City folks took their turn at bow
W owing, and boo hooing over Hulit,
the Kansas Colorado railroad pro-
moter. Now, again they are waving
their hats and shouting themselves
hoarse, and telling each other that
Huit has come on the scene again,
and that he has strong backing, and
money in the bank at Pueblo to pay
all back bills and build oil the rail
roads he has ever talked about
Hulit and his reorganized company
has been getting lot Of attention in
Colorado for the past two weeks.
He has a number Of prominent Kan
sas men in the new company, and
plenty Of financial backing.
II they get the franchise asked for
at Pueblo they expect to begin work
at once. The frat years work is to
build the electric line from Csnon
City to Pueblo, and the Transmission
lines down the Arkansas Valley as
far as Dodge City.
Hulit is the man who announced
last year that he was going to "elect-
rify" the Arkansas valley, aud he
says now that be is ready to begin
the work.
The Globe-republican., 1909-07-29
GARDEN TEAM COMING
Big Base Ball Game, Garden City VS.. Dodge
City, viii Be Played Here On
ADJUST I.

On the afternoon Of August l, there
will be q. ball game at the new
grounds here, which will attract more
interest probably than any game Of
this season. It will be.between the
Garden City and Dodge City teams.
and the local team here expect to
win. The Garden team is particu
larIy strong one, the best it is said
that town has ever had. The Dodge
team for that day will be fast one.
At least seven out Of the nine Dodge
men will be particularly strong at
the bat, and can put up slugging
match that will be hard to beat. The
team will be: Dean, third base;
Fields, first base; Ersb, second base,
Moore, catcher; Elder, center field
Seaman, abort stop; Fowler, pitcher;
Steele, left field; Beatty, right field.
Carl Moore, who will catch, is work
ing in store at Spearville, and Elder;
is also from Spearville. Moore has
been playing professional ball most OF
the time for a number Of years. This
will certainly be real game.
The last game here was with the
Jetmore team, with a score OF Dodge
City Z, Jetmore l. Fowler pitched
shut out ball, but an error in the
field let the visitors get run in the
fourth. Dean did lot OF clean
playing on third base, and furnished
some Of the best features OF the game.
Fowler pitched strong game, and is
in fine form to go up in front OF the
Garden City team.
The Globe-republican., 1909-07-29
ONE HUNDRED AUTOS IN PARADE.

THE attempt will be made by some of the local
i auto owners and the Reunion Association to have
great display of autos in the parade at the Reunion
next month. Ford county is now noted for the large
number of autos owned. Fine machines plentiful
in Dodge City, but there are still greater number of
them owned the county should be easy to have
hundred autos in the big parade which will be given
Reunion week. if the auto will take an interest
in the matter There will be prizes offered for best
decorated autos, and the machines ought to make
great feature of the parade.
The Globe-republican., 1909-07-29
SAM BlTLER CAUGHT,
Said That He VIII Be Taken at Once to the
Penitentary.

Sam Bitter. convicted here for the
murder Of Mrs. Roseberger, in
Kiowa courtyard who escaped from
the Reno county Jail some time ago,
was caught at Memphis Tenn, last
Tuesday. He will be brought to
Hutchinson at once, and will be
taken from there to the penitentiary
is serve life sentence.
Bitter, after escaping from the
Hutchinson Jail, SO it is said, hid
about his old home at Eureka for a
week or two. After going to Tenn
essee, he wrote letters to his mother,
and to Ills wife who was at Hutchin-
in son. A letter written to his wife
was intercepted bv the sheriff at
Hutchinson. and Bltler's whereabouts
learned. 1t only remained then to
wire the police at Memphis to arrest
him, and this was done.
The $500 reward it is said will 60
to policeman at Memphis, but the
Reno county sheriff will probably
get q share Of it.
Bitler's lawyer who was here soon
after the clients escape was attempt
ing to get a new trial, and thought
be had good chance OF success,
When he appeared before the court
here, he was not heard on account OF
the escape Of his client Bitter is
now where there is nothing more
to do but serve his sentence, and
even il he could have anything done,
he is still eligible to the penitentlary
for jail-breaking.
The Globe-republican., 1909-07-29
FRANK DUOA DEAD.
Old Settler OF Dodge City Passed Away Last
Sunday. Had A Remarkable War
Recosd.

Frank Duda. the harness maker.
who had been very sick for several
weeks passed away last Sunday night.
He was between 7S and 7o years OF
age, andshad lived here for the past
thirty years. Mr.. Dada was an old
soldier, and was charter member OF
the Lewis Post No. 294 G. A. Il.
He enlisted from New York City in
1861 in Adolph Voegles' Company
"B", lst Battalion New York Volun-
teer Artillery. under Colonel Andrew.
Brickel, and had remarkable war
record. During his service he was
in over twenty Of the most important
engagements Of the war.
This record was published some
time ago by this paper as q remark
able and unusual one.
The remains Of Mr. Duda were
laid to rest by his old comrads last
Tuesday, the funeral being in charge
Of the Grand Army post here. A
funeral service was conducted by
Rev. Bsusted, and the pail bearers
were selected from the old soldiers
The Globe-republican., 1909-07-29
ARE you FROM IOWA?
Iowa Settlers Wanted For Reception Com.
mittes For Hon. W. P. Hepburn At
the Reunion,


the Reunion.
All Iowa settlers Of Ford county
should send in their names to W. T.
Coolidge. Those who are on the
Reunion committee want to find
how many Iowa settlers there are in
the county. and get 6eir names as
soon as possible. The big attraction
in the way Of speaker at the coming
reunion will be the Iowa Statesman,
Hon. W. P. Hepburn. The Iowa
settlers will certainly be proud to
meet this distinguished Iowa, and
they will no doubt take pleasure in
serving on the special reception COM
mittee arranged in his honor.
The Iowa settlers should not delay
in sending in their names to Mr..
Coolidge.
The Globe-republican., 1909-07-29
REV. SOREY IMPROVING.
Pastor OF Chr stlan Church viii Not Be Perm
anenily Injured BY Accident OF
Last Week.


Last Week.
The many friends Of M. Lee Sorey,
pastor Of the Christian church Of
Dodge City,who had narrow escape
from death last Friday, when his
auto was struck by the Rock Island
train is improving at the McCarty
hospital, and will probably be out
again in a few weeks Que Of his
injuries is broken collar bone. He
has o badly sprained back which may
prove his most painful injury. HIS
escape with his life is something
wonderful. From the point where
the auto was when the train caught
it to the place where he was thrown
was fully 60 feet, and he was thrown
into the air fifteen feet high or more.
Those who saw the accident had no
other thought than that he was
killed outright. lie was picked up
by L L. Taylor, Ben Murphy and
others who saw the accident. They
found that he was still breathing, and
started at once with him for town.
When the auto came off Of the Ar
kansas river bridge, the jolt Of the
machine moved Mr.. Sorsy a little,
and he recovered his consciousness at
that time. He spoke two or three
times on the way home. When the
car reached his home he reused him
self, and told those with him that he
could walk into the house, and asked
them to let him do SO. He not only
walked into the house, but after tell
ing Mrs. Sorey that he was hurt,
but not bal enough to worry over,
he went up stairs, lay down and lost
consciousness again, remaining in
that condition for the next day or
two.
The Globe-republican., 1909-07-29

r W. Evans, Jr., who made the trip
to the northwest and registered for the
drawing OF Indian lands, arrived home
this week. At MissouIa, Montana, he
mel B F. Martin. @. o. Warlng andJ NJ.
Kirkpa rick OF the Dodge City party that
left here last week r s. Crane and
John Miller got separated from the rest
in Denver, Richard Body deld and Wilbur
Clark were lost 10 South Dakota and Il
e. sFrenCh had gone through ahead to
spokane. There was a jar on ell Of the
trains and everybody was having con-
tlnual fight TO get anywhere.
The Globe-republican., 1909-07-29
CONTRACTORS FOR FLOWING

WANTED Contractors for blowing and
disc blowing strip on bottom ditch aoonl
30 feet wide, TO al length of 2Oto 80 miles
Bids will De accented for sections OF two
miles or more Full particulars may be
had from the Arkansas Valley Irrigation
Construction Company at ingalls, The
proposals must be sealed. Company re-
serves the right to accept or reject any or
oil hida
The Globe-republican., 1909-07-29
Here Is Certainty

We are established right here where
YOU live, and we would not dare promise
your money back Tor the mere asking IL
RpxalI Kidney Remedy fails to satisfy
you, except we are certain it will do as
we claim. Try 1t at our entire risk. 30
cents per box. Rath & Bainbridge.
The Globe-republican., 1909-07-29
WIN. LEATHERWOOO DIES.
Death Came Suddenly From Stroke Of ParaI-
ysls, After He had Been About Town
All Dav.

William A. Leatherwood, who for
many years has been a we'll known
citizen here, passed away very sudden
ly on Wednesday evening. He had
been about town during the day. and
while at the supper table had a stroke
OF paralysis. This occurred at 6
o'clock, and he lived only to 1890.
Funeral services were held from his
late home in the west part Of town
this evening at 4 o'clock.
Mr.. Leatherwood for many years
was engaged in teaching in the public
schools For time be farmed, but
the most Of his life's work was in
educational lines. He leaves wife
and family.
The Globe-republican., 1909-07-29
MOVES TO DODGE
Mr.. Brown Who Intends to Build the Soutt
West. Railroad Will Move Here
Next Week.

WHv tUtVHuo W ouuu sho oVoth-
West. Railroad viii Move Here
Next Week.
Mr.. Brown who has been at work
on the Southwest railroad project, is
not gutter, and the little delays
that have come up have not discour-
aged him a particle. He was here
Tuesday and says that be considers
the chances for building the road
good. In few days he will come to
Dodge City to locate, and will then
give all Of his time to the railroad
enterprise.
Mr.. Brown is thoroughly convinced
that the people Of the counties south
west Of here will soon see that his
plan is the one best calculated to
build the road. He is sure that the
road can be built, and says he 10 en-
couraged right now to 60 at the work
harder than ever.
Portland cement, 35 cents net at the
Lum Lumber Company. 1t
Bert Keplinger aud wife retur ied Mon
day from trip to the western coast.
For SALE OR RENT six room house
and lot. See $, W. Sturgeon. q
For sALE-10O acres land close to
town, $50 per acre. Address this office.
Miss Kate Smms left Friday for few
days visit at Wichita and Hutchinson.
Mrs. Newman, OF Columbus, Kans., Is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ella Burson.
Mrs. Ed Blew and soa, Of Newton,
were visiting relatives In Dodge City
saturday.
Traipmasrer Coffey, OF the Santa Fe,
was In La Junta, Colo on business last
Saturday.
Miss Ssbrina Kuippel left Monday for
Egin, H., where she will make her fu-
ture home.
The ladies OF the Presbyterian Ald
Society will hold marker at the City
Furniture Store, Saturday, August 7th.
Mis-, Virgie Meairs, Of Burlington
arrived In Dodge City Friday Tor visil
with her cOnsin. Miss Frances Meairs.
Delay 10 taking Foley's Kidney Rem
edy II you have backache, kidney OF
bladder trouble, fasteus the disease upon
you and makes cure more difficult
Commence taking Foley's Kidney Rem.
edy today and you will soon be we'll
Why risk serious malady? The Palace
Drug Store.
Division Engineer, G. J. Graves, and
bis surveying crew left Monday for St.
John where they are preparing to build
a new house track on the Santa Fe.
ManZan is good for all kinds Of Piles.
1t stops inflammation, creates a normal
circulation, thus reducing the Piles, and
heals the parts affected. ManZan may
be conveniently and easily applied, as
the tube 10 which 1t Is ut mp has a small
patent nozzle attached. Sold by The
Palace Drug Store.
The Globe-republican., 1909-07-29

Miss Minnie Burlington, OF this city,
aud Mr.. j. W. Dansey, OF Topeka, were
IN arried at the home OF the BRIDES par
ents on last sunday morning. They will
make their future home In Topeka, where
they will be at home TO their friends after
Spptember first.
The Globe-republican., 1909-07-29

To Trade for Western Kansas Land =
Large Drug Store. splendid stock, and
In locstion that has great opportunities.
A gilt edged proposition. Address in
Quiries to this flee. II
The Globe-republican., 1909-07-29

Ell Boots, wife and daughter Florence,
Of Isabel, arrived In Dodge City Friday
for short visit with Mrs. Boots aunt,
Mrs J. l.. Meairs.
The Globe-republican., 1909-07-29
Why Not Try IN

We know exactly what Is implied when
we offer to furnish tree treatment for
the kidneys if 1t fails to produce satis-
factory results Surely there is no good
reason why you should hesitate to try
Rexall Kidney Remedy when we take
all the risk. Soc per box. Rath & Balm.
bridge,
The Globe-republican., 1909-07-29
Notice To All Concerned.

All sealed letters addressed to person
on Rural or Star routes, require two
cents postage.
POSTMASTER.
The Globe-republican., 1909-07-29

Thomas Murphy and Tina Pauline
Maskus. both of Dodge City, we q mar
rled on last Saturday evening, Judge
Preston officiating.
The Globe-republican., 1909-07-29

Portland cement, S5 cents net % the
Lum Lumber Company. ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-17
BOSTON ENDORSES
BIG AUTO CONTEST

BOSTON, July 17.-Boston automobile
interests are looking forward with keen
anticipation to the coming Frank A.
Munsey reliability contest, which is
scheduled for the week of September y,
and predict that the proposed tour from
Washington TO Boston and return will
prove big thing for Eastern auto deal
ers.
The fact that the tourists will tarry
in Boston for three days pleases the
local concerns, and many are already
planning for the entertainment of the
arrivals, and it is expected that the fact
that the tourists viii be here for several
days will attract many buyers 10 the
city, for il will be their first OppOrtun-
ity, IN many cases, to see the 1910 mod
els IN operation
While it is expected that most of the
entries will be made at Washington and
Baltimore, or from the factories OF the
motor companies. the local dealers will
be on the Lookout for the tourists, and
on their arrival here things vii. hum
Said the local representative OF the
WintOn car:
THE Frank A MUnsey tour ought to
he good thing for the East, and be-
cause It is i'm this part of the country
I would not be surprised to see far
better list of entries than the present
Gildden tour has been able to secure.
Mr. Whitney. speaking for the Alec
and standardization interests, also eX-
pressed his pies-ur2ble anticipation OF
the Nunsey tour, his only regret being
that according to the schedule the
tourists would not reach the Hub ju
time to take in the races a. Lowell
same sentiment prevailed at the Chad
wick < SDeedWell Offices