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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-04
MANY LIBRARIANS HOLD
SESSION AT SAN PEDRO
Papers Are Read and Addresses Made,
and a Profitable Day Is
Spent

SAN PEDRO, March 3-Over sixty
librarians. members of the southern
district of the State Librarian assoc
citation, spent the day here attending
the session of the quarterly conven-
ton.
The morning session was held at the
Carnegie library, where Henry Baly,
president of the local library board,
welcomed the visitors in a pleasing
speech. The response was given by
Miss Russ, president of the associa-
ton. The roll call by the secretary,
Miss E. A. Seegmiller, showed Ii
brarians present from Corona, Pasa-
dena, South Pasadena, Santa Monica,
Long Beach, Pomona, Redlands, Riv-
erside, the University of Southern
California and about ten from Los Ans
geles city. An invitation was extend
ed by Professor Edgar L. Larkin to
the association for the next meeting to
be held at the new observatory at Mt.
Lowe. Miss Cumiey, the state librar-
ian, announced that the state conven-
ton would be held in Sacramento on
April 10. Professor Theodore ]. Irwin
delivered a very interesting address on
the question of the addition to libraries
of musical books.
After the morning session the visit
ors were given a banquet at the Elks'
hall, during which A. p. Ferl, president
of the chamber of commerce, delivered
an address of welcome to the associa-
ton. Prof. Faxon of Boston read a
poem and music was furnished during
the repast by the Eyster orchestra.
The afternoon session was held at
the high school auditorium, where
music was furnished by the high school
orchestra and the glee club.
The committee from the Woman's
club, composed of Mrs. w. A. Weldon,
Mrs. Ray Mitchell and Mrs. Frank
Karr and committee from the cham
Der of commerce, composed of A. p
Ferl. f. w. Smith, o. C. Abbott and
H. W. Gross, assisted in the entertain
ment of the delegates, Miss Lena
Royce and the local library board,
composed of Henry Baly, L. r. Tarr,
P. E. Berry and T. c. Earthorn, having
charge Of the arrangements.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-04
BRISK SEASON FOR
LONG BEACH LIKELY
MUCH ACTIVITY NOTED IN
BUILDING LINE
Many Permits for other improvements
Have Been Granted and More
Are Said to Be In Con-
temptation
No. 4 Pine Street.
Phone Home ESQ

LONG BEACH, March 3.-Local bust
ness men anticipate a brisk summer
season here this year. In fact. they
prophesy that the season Will prlng
a larger number of visitors than any
in the citys history and that business
in all lines will be good.
There is much more activity notice.
able at present in the way of building
than for some months past. During the
first three days of this month permits
for buildings costing $17,750 have been
issued. Among these permits was one
for the big Cox building on American
avenue, adjoining the postoffice.
Several permits have been taken out
recently for buildings on the Pike, in
dicating that property owners in that
section look for good times, and per-
mits for Strand. residences have been
numerous also.
Talk has been heard during the past
two weeks of the construction of a new
bath house near the foot of Alamitos
avenue.
Among the notable public improve
ments now getting under way the fore
most is the $685. 900 work along the ocean
front west from Magnolia avenue. Con-
tractor Calkins is to build a 35-foot
concrete promenade, with ornamental
lamp posts and parapet, which viii
make one of the most attractive walks
about the city.
The city council has set aside $500
for the repairing of the big city audi
forum on the pier. The sun parlor will
be improved also.
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SAN PEDRO SHIPPING

SAN PEDRO, March S.--The U. s. torpedo
beat destroyer Stewart. Capt Smith, arrived
this morning twenty-four hours from Mare Is
land, and Joined the Paul Jones and Perry In
the outer harbor.
The steamer Saginaw, Capt. Stream. arrived
this morning from Astoria, carrying 4OO0OO
feet of lumber for the Southern Pacific and 7s)
tons of wheat consigned to the Crescent Wharf
and Warehouse company.
The steamer Casco has cleared from Astoria
for this port with 100000 feet of lumber loaded
az Stella and 100, 900 feet loaded at Portland.
Merchants Independent company's steamer
Hanalei, Capt. McFarlane cleared this after
noon for San Francisco with freight and pas
sengers for the Crescent Wharf and Ware
house company
The steamer Samoa, Capt Madsen, arrived
this morning three days from Caspar via San
Francisco with passengers and $4,000 feet OF
lumber for various consignees
The steamer Raymond, Capt. Knudsen, ar
irving four and d half days from Raymond,
will discharge $50, 900 feet OF lumber for the
Southern California Lumber company
The schooner Fred j. Wood Capt. Monsen,
completed the discharge of 900 feet of lum-
Der for the Il. X. Wood Lumber company and
sailed today in ballast for Astoria to reload
The Pacific Coast company's steamer Queen
Capt. Cousins, arrived tonight from Seattle
via Eureka, San Francisco, Santa Barbara and
Redondo with freight and passengers She
will clear tomorrow for San Diego.
The schooner Charles Il. Falk, Capt. Jacob
son. and the schooner Carrier Dove, Capt.
Grossman, completed the discharge of lumber
caIgoes and sailed today In ballast for Grays
Harbor to reload.
The tank steamer whittier, Capt. Seamens,
arrived tonight from San Francisco and VIII
load TO- 500 barrels of oil at Terminal for the
Union oil company at San Diego.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-04
SAN PEDRO BOOSTERS
COME OUT INTO OPEN
DEFEAT OF SAVAGE GIVES NEW
IMPETUS
Talk Now Is of Consolidating Entire
City with Los Angeles, So
Long as a Way Is Pre-
scented
Correspondent Home sTs.
Circulation 1876 9Th st.

SAN PEDRO, March S-With the
good news received here last evening
that the blocking amendments of Saw
age to the consolidation bill had been
defeated by a two to one vote in the
senate yesterday, enthusiasm on the
subject of consolidation with Los An
geles was given another boost. Many
of the voters who had heretofore been
adverse to dividing the city in order
to annex to the metropolis now came
out openly in favor of consolidating
the whole city to Los Angeles.
While it was always admitted that
the exclusion of territory election was
only necessary because there was no
law to consolidate the whole@clty IT,
has always been the intention of the
leaders in the movement to take in the
whole city as soon as the way was
open.
1t is now recognized on all hands
that the fight for the exclusion cleo
ton, which was so bitterly opposed by
the trustees and those under the In
fiuence of the railroad and the saloons
here has been the means of convince
ing the lawmakers at Sacramento that
the majority of the people here mean
business when they are willing to re-
sort to such drastic measures in order
give to. the harbor. Now that the con-
solidation bill is about to pass, how
ever, 1t is a question as to whether 1t
will be necessary to carry out the plan
for the cutting off of a portion of the
city, or if ii would not be better to let
the election go and as soon as the con-
solidation bill is signed by the gov
ernor, start the petitions which Will
provide for the election to unite the
VIII of 40 nj m Los Angeles
No definite action on the matter has
as yet been taken, but it is likely that
should the bill be passed by the legis-
lature within the next few days, as 1t
probably will be, the latter course will
be advised.
Interest on the subject of consolida-
ton continues at fever heat, no other
subject being considered on the streets
or in the homes of the voters. No
sympathy has been expressed over the
downfall of Senator Savage, who has
claimed that he represented the senti-
ment of the city which he still main
tains is his home, the sentiment being
that he got just what he deserved, as
he should have posed as the introducer
of the consolidation measure, rather
than the obstructionist.
The anti consolidation element, who
have been wearing buttons reading, II
am against exclusion have now
adopted a new button which Is not
much more popular, reading, San
Pedro for mine" The free minded
voter realizes, however, that the name
of san Pedro does not bring business
to the harbor, and that while many of
the wearers, who are city employees.
will be out of pocket when San Pedro
consolidates, the bulk of the people
will be immeasurably benefited when
city that has the standing and power
of the city Of Los Angeles takes hold
of the harbor situation.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-04
SANTA ANA BRIEFS

SANTA ANA, March 3.-Sam Drake,
the colored bootblack who attempted
suicide Monday by swallowing corro-
sive sublimate, died this afternoon at
his home on West First street from the
effects of the poison.
A merger of gas companies by Wnlch
Orange, Anaheim and Fullerton will De
supplied by one plant, is said to have
been closed and headquarters distribut-
ing plant will be located at Anaheim.
The Fullerton cabbage crop is re-
ported to be considerable earlier than
usual and shipping is expected to conf
mence by the last of this week. The
Whittier crop is reported later than
usual, and will probably not be avail
able for two months yet. The market
will therefore be good for the early
Fullerton output.
The supervisors today accepted Con-
stable Nathan Smiths resignation and
will fill the vacancy at the next regu-
lar meeting of the board. Smith re-
signed after his arrest and conviction
for violating the prohibition ordinance.
There are already six applicants for the
place as constable for Westminster
township.
E B. Trago has received his appoint
ment from Grand Master Oscar LAWYER
as inspector for the fifty-eighth Ma
sonic district. P. II. Krick of Anaheim
has held the office for the last two
years.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-04
SMILEY HEIGHTS PARK
IS BEING ENLARGED
TWO HUNDRED ACRES ARE
ADDED TO 1T
Far.Reachng Program of Driveway
Building and Tree Planting Is
Being Worked Out by
Management

REDLANDS, March 3.--Hon. A. Is.
Smiley, owner of the famous Canyon
Crest park, which is better known
throughout the country as smiley
Heights" purchased about year ago
some property between the heights ana
the main line of the Southern Pacific,
which runs through San Timeteo can
yon, and within the last two days mas
bargained for 200 acres more. He is
now building a fine driveway from one
of the main drives in the present park
through the new property, and is plant
ing thousands of trees in the valley.
This land will be laid out on the same
plans and connect with the present
park. Eight thousand eucalyptus trees
have been set out, and yesterday Mr.,
Smiley was busily engaged in oversee
ing the planting of some very hne ce-
dar trees the planting going on at the
rate Of 100 a day. Seven hundred
cypress trees have also been planted.
and this is but a beginning of what
the man who has done so much Tor
Redlands is planning to do. The ad-
dition of the new property will make
the park one of the largest in southern
California, which will be about 500
acres. Almost every known shrub is
growing in the park, as well as many
varieties of the eucalyptus. The drives
are kept in excellent condition and the
view from the highest point is one OF
the best in the state.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-04
LONG BEACH eREvITIEs

LONG BEACH, March "a regular
45-minute schedule for the service be-
tween here and San Pedro was agreed
upon today by local boatmen, and the
new system went into effect this morn
ing. The boatmen also consider estab-
fishing a daily run between this city
and Redondo.
The Elks' bowling tournament at the
Long Beach bowling parlors last night
was a complete success. The attempts
of the novices and the rejuvenated has
beens were ludicrous. A number OF
prizes were awarded A Los Angeles
team bowled against a Long Beach
team and furnished a classy contest
Blume of Los Angeles won the prize for
the highest score of the evening. The
Los Angeles team won.
A. B. Snow, former manager for the
Long Beach Lumber company, today
purchased from w. B. McCracken the
Harbor Lumber company's plant and
will incorporate the A. B. Snow Lum-
Der company, with a capitalization OF
$25, 900.
When the Long Beach and Polytech-
mic high schools debate March %, al
be discussed: "Resolved, That the in
itiative, referendum and recall should
be incorporated in our system of ma
tional government"
Petitions are being circulated asking
the Pacific Electric company to build a
line from the Redondo avenue line
along Eliot street and connecting with
the Huntington Beach cut off. This
line would be in the new city of Bel
mont Heights.
IT is reported that the Fisher build
ing on the pier will be removed to the
First ward for use as a fire hall for that
section,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-04
SOCIALISTS PERFORM
A COUP IN PASADENA
DECLINE TO NOMINATE ANY
ONE FOR MAYOR
Action in Effect Is an Endorsement OF
Ants, and Probably viii Result
in the Election of
Waterhouse

PASADENA, March 3.-Consterna-
ton reigns tonight in the ranks of the
administration party because of the
decision of the Socialists, announced
today, that they will not have a TICK
ct in the field for the municipal eIec-
ton. This action is practically an IN
dorsement of William Waterhouse, eX-
mayor and candidate of the anti-ao-
ministration faction, and it is generally
conceded makes him the ODDS or Ia
vorite in the race for the mayoralty.
The Socialist vote in Pasadena num-
beers about 600 and this swung to the
Waterhouse side of the field Is CON
sidered large enough to carry the CITY
for the ants.
e. It. OFF, president of the board OIL
trade and an officer in the PASADENA
National bank, announced that the
talk of his running on an Independent
ticket was all wrong. He declared ne
has always worked for the best inter-
ests of the city and will continue so to
do. but denies that he wants the place
in the mayors office. and asks his
friends to refrain from a further use
of his name in this connection.
The councilmanic fight has narrowed
down to two wards, one of the contest
ed places being that in which Printer
Korstain seeks the position held by
Councilman c.. ]. Crandall, and the
other the Day-Bartlett contest,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-04
NOTES OF CURRENT EVENTS

SAN BERNARDINO, March 3.-The
ANIMAL inspection of company K, n. G..
c., will be held March IL by Col. Thos.
Wilhelm, according to advices that have
been received. The company is in the
best shape for annual inspection that
it has been in for some years.
b. f. Fulgam is suffering from seri-
Gus injuries received by being thrown
to the pavement while alighting from a
street car, being severely bruised about
the shoulders and leg. Owing to his
age his injuries are serious.
Work will be under way on the Odd
Fellows temple in a few days. The
contract for the excavations has been
let and the plans will be ready for bid
ders on the structure in a week more.
The building will be one of the best in
the city, consisting of three floors and
a basement.
VeloX a well known racing horse IN
local circles. has been sold by the Red
lands syndicate that has owned him
for $4,000, a Pleasanton buyer being the
new owner, having purchased him for
$500 last fall.
T. r. Crimson was today sentenced to
ninety days in the county jail for rob-
ping the room of Miss Hazel Rourke at
the Roanoke hotel. His partner in the
crime, Emmett Pinkham, was dis
charged, as the evidence against him
was faulty.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-04
PASADENA RRIEF NOTES

PASADENA, March 81. c. Bogar-
dus, jr, an insurance expert will adj
dress pupils of the Potts business col
leges tomorrow night on his speciality
Boys of the Y. M. C. A. junior class
will be taken on a cross country run
Saturday by the physical director.
Rev. Leslie e. Learned of All Saints
Episcopal church will talk during Lent
on the history and customs of the
church. The lectures will be given
every Wednesday,
Rev. w. T. Esling of the Dewitt Me-
mortal church in New York city is a
guest of Emil J. Muller of 1892 South
Catalina avenue. this city. Rev. Mr..
Elsing is starting on tour around the
world
Charged with overriding a lame
horse, Fred Kappner has been ar
raigned before Judge Klamroth and,
pleading not guilty, his trial was set
for tomorrow.
Forty new members have been Sc
cured by the board of trade in the
campaign recently instituted with the
purpose of bringing the membership up
to 1000.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-04
UNEXPECTED CHANGES MADE
IN BENTLEY STOCK COMPANY

LONG BEACH, March "A consid-
cradle surprise was sprung today by
l.. H. Bentley, owner and manager of
the Bentley theater, when he an
nounced that this will be the last week
of Miss Marjorie Rambeau, Charles
King and Lillian Burnett in the Bent
ley stock company. Mr.. King has been
leading man and Miss Rambeau lead
ing woman in the company for six
months. Lillian Burnett, Miss Ram
beau's mother, is a character actress of
ability. AL Dickinson will become lead
ing man and director of the company.
The three who leave the company
open an Oakland engagement next
week.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-04
SAN BERNARDING
Offce sos Third Street.
Phones. Home s75. Sunset Main I6s
GETS MILLION AFTER
FIFTY YEARS. SEARCH
INTENSELY INTERESTING TALE
OF PR0SPECT0R
Harry Parsons Returning to Phlladel-
phia After Half century's Absence
in Quest of Fortune in
California

SAN BERNARDINO, March S.-After
more than fifty years in search of gold.
Harry Parsons will leave here at once
for his old home in Philadelphia with a
fortune of nearly million dollars. Par
sons was one of the early '49ers who
came to the coast after gold, having
been grubstaked with $500 by a sister.
That was spent, and he lived for years
the life of prospector. After follow
ing that vocation for fifty years he
went to Bullfrog when that strike was
His burro died just before reaching
the camp, and he camped out over
night. The next morning he found he
was camped on a ledge that proved to
be valuable. He finally sold that for
S35, 900 and then went into the camp
and bought and sold claims until he has
a fortune of nearly a million dollars.
He has seen none of his relatives since
he left the east, and now intends to
visit them and live the balance of his
days in ease.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-04
ENDS LIFE SUBSEQUENT
TO HIS FATHERS SUICIDE
Son of Late Colonel BromWell of San
Francisco Drinks Carbolic
Acid

SAN FRANCISCO, March 3.-Percy
RronWeu. son of the late Col. l.. l..
Bromwell. followed the example of his
father by committing suicide today.
He went to a rooming house on Six
teenth street and there swallowed the
contents of two bottles Of carbolic acid.
No note was left and when his dead
body was found there was nothing to
indicate why he had taken his own life.
He was 33 years old and was en-
ployed as transfer clerk by the Spring.
field Insurance company. He leaves
a young widow who is Frustrated with
grief
The elder Bromwell committed sui
eide at the Elks club in Oakland on
January 20 last year by shooting him
self.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-04
BOARD OF TRADE ENDORSES
BOND ISSUE FOR LIGHTING
Alhambra Represented as Paying
Twice the Rate Prevalent in
South Pasadena

ALEXANDRIA, March 3.-The board of
trade of Alhambra favors the PROPOSE
ton to bond the city for the construc-
ton of a municipal lighting plant. A
meeting OF the citizens will soon be
called to consider the proposition. AL
hambra pays twice the rate South Pas
adena does.
The city school board having decided
to erect a $4,000 grammar school build
ing on Garfield avenue, and having
secured the ground, with the exception
of one lot, will begin condemnation pro-
ceedings for that.
Three separate cases of resisting Of
ficers We're tried before the justices
court this week. The offenders were
fined $100 each.
Charles Brownell, aged IS, attempted
to run away and join the vessel that is
going to the isle of Cocos to search for
the hidden treasure. He was overtaken
by his father who, with much difficulty,
dissuaded him.
The building inspector for AIhambra
reports fourteen permits issue in the
month of February for residences of
the total value of S43, 400.
AS the speed limit is not observed by
autoists in passing through this city
the city marshal has appointed two
motormen as deputies to enforce OBJ
servance of the ordinance.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-04
PLAN TO RECLAIM RICH
ISLAND OF SACRAMENTO

ANTIOCH, March Supper Sherman
island, containing 10000 acres and for
merly one of the best vegetable pro-
ducing tracts in the delta region, which
was flooded on January 20 at loss of
81, 000, 900, is to be reclaimed Immediate
ly. This decision was arrived at dur
ing a meeting of owners today, and the
pumps will be started just as soon as
the breaks can be closed.
An engineer who has made an ex-
tended examination of the broken en-
bankment reported it would cost be-
tween $22 900 and $4,000 to repair the
Sacramento river levee where the orig
inal break occurred.
1t was decided to build a large mod
ern dredger for the exclusive use. of
the owners, to cost $4,000. The ma
jority Of those interested favored levy
ing an assessment to carry on the
work, and this probably will be done.
The work of repairing the levee on
lower Sherman island, which gave way
during the same flood, was completed
today, and the owners expect to re-
move the water within sixty days. This
will enable them to raise crop this
year.
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YOUNG CORY Is Merry Z
WHEN HURT AT PLAY
Badly Bruised While Attempting a
Brilliant Catch, but Takes His
injuries Gamely

PASADENA, March 8. = Running
backward to catch a baseball, Jean l..
Cory of 240 Winona avenue tripped over
a tennis net yesterday and fell, scrap
ing the skin and flesh from the palms
of both hands, dislocating his thumb
and fracturing a bone in the right
forearm. Although only IL years old,
young Cory proved himself full of
pluck by emitting no cutlery, even When
the fractured bone was set at the emer-
gency hospital, to which he was taken
by Prof. Denton, principal of the
Roosevelt school, in private wagon.
The accident happened during the noon
recess Police Surgeon A. d. S. Nc
Coy reduced the fracture and attended
to other injuries sustained by the lad.
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VETERINARIAN MCFARLAND
FORCED OUT OF OFFICE

SANTA ANA, March 3.-The super
visors today abolished the office of
county veterinarian after ordering paid
the last months salary of w. S. Mac
Farlane, who has held the place for the
last year. There has been some dissat-
isfaction with MacFarlane and various
charges have been made as to the man
ner in which he filled the office, but
none of these were taken up against
him by the supervisors. 1t is under
stood that "a county veterinarian will
be appointed in the course of month
or so that the supervisors action in
abolishing the office was simply good
way to avoid possible entanglements.