Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-11
AROUND TOWN
n Is Reappolnted

Wilson Is Reappolnted
The chamber of commerce directorate
yesterday reappointed G. l.. Wilson as
sistant superintendent.
Oppose Change in Petroleum
The Southern California Oil Produc-
ers' agency yesterday sent telegrams
to Representatives McLachlan and
Smith and Senator Flint at Washing
ton urging them to oppose the pro-
posed reduction in duty on petroleum.
Raid Poker Game
Patrolmen Murphy and Busse raided
q poker game on East First street last
night at a late hour and arrested 5.
Estudillo and John Lewis, who are al
legged to have been running the game
A table and a lot of cards and chips
were confiscated.
For Better Depots
The chamber of commerce will take
up the question of better depots for
Los Angeles. 1t is probable recon-
fnendation will be made to the railroads
to build either a suitable union station
or separate depots that will be of satis-
factory size and appearance.
Legion of Honor Loses Member
Funeral services for william p.
Tucker wifi be held Friday afternoon
at 2:3O O'Clock at the chapel of Bresee
Bros. Mr.. Tucker, who was q member
of the Legion of Honor, died at his resi-
dence. 2032 Aubrey street, late Tues
day night.
To Help, Yuma Celebrate
The chamber of commerce has ac-
cepted an invitation from the Yuma
County Commercial club to attend the
celebration commemoratlng the com
pletion Of the Laguna dam, to be held
in Yuma March 30 and 81. The excur-
sion committee of the chamber VIII look
into the question of getting up an ex-
cursion.
Ten New Members
At the meeting of the directors of the
chamber of commerce yesterday the
following were elected to membership:
Louis Arzner. r. A. Ling, w. w. Rob
son, Grafton Publishing company, Alt
land Fruit company. Gibson Cotlett, l.
Eisner, George r.. Davis, w. S. Morse
Lumber company and the House OF
Philbrook.
No Complaints for 5eIIigerents
Because of the inability of the op-
posing factions of Russians and Arme-
mans who engaged in a pitched bat
lie near the Salt Lake station Tuesday
night to identify positively their as
sailants, there were no complaints Is
sued to the complainants who thronged
the office of Deputy District Attorney
ALEXANDER yesterday hioi hii6'
Says She Ignored Holdup
Mrs. ". NJ. Churchill of 1857 South
Olive street reported to the police last
night that she had been held up by q
masked highwayman at Eighth and
Olive streets, who pointed a pistol al
her head and commanded her to- give
up her valuables. Mrs. Churchill stat
ed that she calmly ignored the demand
,of the bandit, turned her back on him
and walked away.
Tries to End Life
Henry Martin, painter living at
Eighth and san Pedro streets, took a
dose of strychnine last night with the
intention of ending his life. He had
been threatened by his wife that she
would leave him, and, despondent be-
cause OF this, he swallowed the poison
He was discovered before the drug
became potent and was taken to the
receiving hospital. where the stomach
pump and a number of antidotes coun-
teracted the effects of the poison.
Gas Company Employe Dies
Alfred Roach, an employe of the Los
Angeles Gas company and well known
as a member of several fraternal or
ders of this city and Buffalo, Where
he formerly resided, died at his room
at 523 Maple avenue at $3.50 O'CLOCK
yesterday morning. He had been sur
fering with tuberculosis for several
months. His parents reside at 45e
Plymouth avenue, Buffalo, N. Y. They
have been notified of the death or their
son and word is awaited from them
before funeral arrangements are-made'