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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-07-27
HELD GUILTLESS OF
VETERANS MURDER
FRIENDS OF AGED SOLDIER
TELL STRAIGHT STORY
Fellow Prospectors with Man Whose
Mutilated Body Was Found in
Canyon Convince Authorities
CT Their Innocence

SANTA ANA, July 26.-Francis Kee-
gan and Milton Smith, the two old
miners whose camp near the Riverside
county line Edward Sweeney left June
%, not being seen alive again nor heard
from until his mutilated body was
found by some deer hunters last week,
saw q story sent from Anaheim to a
Los Angeles paper to the effect that
a friend of Sweeney had left three
twenty-dollar gold pieces with the
Anaheim postmaster for safe keeping,
and as Sweeney was reported to have
had three twenty-dollar gold pieces
when he left, the inference was that
the man who left the money with the
Anaheim postmaster must have been
Sweeney's murderer.
AS suspicion pointed straight at
Smith and Keegan, they came here to
day and interviewed the sheriff and
district attorney, and told such a
straight story that they were eXoner-
ated by these officers from connection
with Sweeney's death. Keegan says he
is the man who deposited the gold
with the postmaster at Anaheim, and
he got the money as his pension. Kee-
gan added that Sweeney was on the
verge of delerium tremens during the
time he stayed at the prospectOrs'
camp and when he left he was intox-
icated and incapable of taking care of
himself, and it is his belief that Kee-
gan died from alcoholism
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-07-27
Late News from the Neighboring Towns and Cities
RIVERSIDE
Corner Eighth and Main sts.
Phones Main 2S7, Home 14S1.
RIVERSIDE NEWS

RIVERSIDE, July 26.-George Yung,
proprietor of the Elsinore winery, this
morning pleaded guilty to the charge
of violating the county ordinance per-
tanning to the sale and distribution OF
alcoholic liquors.
Work was commenced this morning
on remodeling the mission office build
ing of the Riverside Water company
A second story will be added at a cost
of $4,000.
Tomorrow the city council will re-
ceive from the city auditor his estl-
mate of the amount necessary to be
raised by taxation to meet the needs
of the municipality for the current fis-
cal year. Last year the amount was
fixed at S134, 200.
TwelVe-year-old Joseph Pugh was ar
rested yesterday afternoon on a bur
glary charge. In company with o. F.
Barnes and others he passed part
of the forenoon in the plunge at ELI
otta Springs, north of the city. Barnes,
when he came to dress. missed his
purse, which contained $22. Eight or
ten of the bystanders were searched,
and the amount was found in the toe
of one of the boys shoes. This morn
ing he was committed to the custody
of his mother, pending the session of
the juvenile court on Saturday.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-07-27
Hackmen FIGHT New Law

PASADENA, July 26.-Public car
riage men Of this city are united in
fight against the new city ordinance
regulating their appearance on the
city streets. The ordinance was
passed to clear up the congested con-
dition of Colorado street between the
Santa Fe tracks and Fair oaks ave-
nue., where the carriage men have
made their stand. 1t allows but two
men to a block and requires them to
move at frequent intervals.
Hoping to get them off the street en-
tirely, the city has started stand
equipped with telephones at Central
park, but the men will not use it, say
ing they are too far away from their
trade at that point. Matters were
brought to a focus today by the arrest
of six of the men for violating the
instructions of the ordinance They
were arraigned before Judge Melon
aid in police court. They entered pleas
of not guilty and demanded jury trials
They say the case will be carried
higher if it goes against them i'm the
lower court, as they desire to test the
validity Of the ordinance.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-07-27
Forecast
MARRIAGE LICENSES

TIBBETTS- SNEL1r-Clyde ]. Tibbetts, age
2s. native of Indiana, and Blanche NJ
Smell, age Is, native of Kansas; residents
of Long Beach,
JACKSON PELLERIER-Arthu H. Jack,
son, age %, native of New York, ana
Elizabeth Pelerier age so. native OF Call
fornia residents of Los Angeles.
STONE McCARTHY-Wili e. stone, age
81 native OF Missouri and Sadie e. Nc
Carthy age 23, native of Massachusetts,
residents of Los Angeles.
VARVEL- COSEBOOM-Luther Varvel, age
30, native of Kansas. and Pearl Coseboom,
age 81, native of California; residents OF
Long Beach.
BREEN- KRAMER-James F. Breen, age 49,
native Of California, and Eleanor Kramer,
age &C. native of Ohio; residents of Los
Angeles.
DODGE wANDELLr-Cyrus ]. Dodge, age
SO. and Juliet Wandell, age "a; natives OF
California and residents Of Los Angeles
FOX sTAFFORD-Basil Fox, ~age 40. and
Clarinda Stafford. age IS; natives OF
California and residents Of santa Bar
bara.
LONDEN- sCHWALzRIED-Har e. Lon
den, age IS. native of Indiana, and Agnes
Schwalzried, age 80, native OF Kansas;
residents of Los Angeles.
TENORIO- DISQUALIFICATION D. Tenoro,
age So native of Mexico, and Sadie Padil-
la, age Is, native of New Mexico; residents
of Eel Monte.
DURYEA- BROWN-Albert J, Duryea, age
81, native of Iowa. and Elsie b. Brown,
age Fl, native of California; residents OF
Los Angeles.
BOYD McPHEE-Thomas w. Boyd. age "a,
native Of Missouri and resident Of Los An
geles, and Elizabeth W. McPhee, age 10,
naaive of Massachusetts, and resident OF
Pasadena
BROWN FISHER-Russell Brown, age 80,
native of California and resident OF
Bakersfield, and Lulu L. Fisher, age 49,
native Of Texas and resident of Douglas,
Wyo.
HOLBROOK- MONS-Jared E. Holbrook,
age "a, native of Iowa, and May E. EN-
mons, age 10, native Of Nebraska; resi-
dents of Los Angeles.
MOON RUssELI-Jasper w. Moon, age 80,
native of Wisconsin. and lisa p. Russell.
age 20, native of Kansas; residents OF
Azusa
BUTTS JOHNSON-William e. Butts, age
%, native of California. and Harriet M
johnson, age II, native of California; resi-
dents of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-07-27
PASADENA NOTES

PASADENA, July 26.-Rev. and Mrs.
Robert j. Burdette moved today from
Sunnycrest, their palatial home in this
city, to their summer cottage at Cliff
ton y-the-Sae, where they will pass
the fall.
Charged with cruelty to animals in
that they are alleged to have turned an
old horse out into the Arroyo Seco to
die, two japanese marketmen, T. Ito
and n. Nigushichi were placed under
arrest today by officers of the Pasadena
Humane society. The cases will come
before Judge Klamroth on Wednesday.
The engagement has been announced
of Miss Velma Glore of 1927 Summit
avenue to Clay Johnson of Olinda, Cal.
The wedding will take place in August.
An additional $1,000 a year has been
added to the pay roll of the Pasadena
postoff1ce through the rise in salaries
of thirty-four employees in the auto
matte grades. The increase dates from
the first of the month.
D. NJ. Linnard, manager of the Hotel
Maryland, has been called to his home
in New Jersey by telegram announc-
ing the serious illness OF his mother.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-07-27
WOMAN WOUNDED
BY GAME WARDEN
Is ACCIDENTALLY SHOT BY
DEPUTY OFFICER
Man Slips While Descending Hill and
Gun Is Discharged, Bullet Striking
Companion a Few Feet
in Advance
Especial TO The Herald

Especial 20 The Herald
SAN BERNARDINO, July 26.-Mrs.
Garnet Howe of Cotton was perhaps
fatally shot by Ray Palmer, deputy
county game warden, yesterday after
noon near Crestmore.
While ascending the hill at Crest
more at a rapid gait, Palmer, who was
carrying a shotgun, slipped and fell,
his gun being discharged and num-
Der seven bullet entering the thigh of
Mrs. Howe, who was but a few feet
in advance. Although the bone was
not touched, the bullet tore the flesh
to such an extent that blood poisoning
is feared.
Mrs. Howe was picked up by Palmer,
who carried her in his arms down the
remainder of the steep hill and then
to the Cotton hospital, where the
wound was dressed. If blood poisoning
is averted. Mrs. Howe will recover, it
is thought, without serious results.
Palmer today filed his resignation as
deputy game warden
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-07-27
MERCHANTS OF UPLAND
TO HOLD BIG CARNIVAL
Object of Fete Is to Raise Money
with Which to Pay Mu-
sicians

UPLAND, July Arrangements
have been completed by the merchants
of Upland for the holding of a car
nival here Thursday, Aug. 5. The plans
include a varied and interesting pro-
gram, and from the present outlook
the fete will be the largest held in this
section of the country for years. The
object of the carnival is to raise money
with which to pay the boys" of the
band for the summer band concerts.
There will be a program of sports and
games throughout the day, and in the
evening a grand ball at the Magnolia
rink.
Lively ballotting is being done to
choose the queen of the carnival who
will preside over the various functions
of the day. The merchants will close
all business houses during the after
noon of the fifth and have made plans
for extensive decorations, prize to
be given for the most tastefully dec
GRATED place in the town. Electric
illuminations are being installed.
A large number of visitors is ex-
pected, and the people of the city will
turn out in full force to show them
a good time"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-07-27
DEATHS

GREELEY-Alic May Greeley, aged IA years
native Of Wisconsin, iii Mignonette street
tuberculosis.
BOWERS-George w. Bowers aged rs years
655 South Olive street; senllity.
MOII-John Mol, aged rs years, native Of
Germany 1868 Trinity street; mitral insufh
cheney.
HAWKES-William James Hawkes.. aged
years, native Of California, 1858 West Picc
street: fracture of skull.
sPRING-Helen c. Spring, aged IS years, ma
tive Of New York 742 Lake street; apoplexy
PLATT-Fanne D. Platt aged Al years, native
of New York 1927 Lake Shore avenue; septi-
cemia.
Nichols aged II years
native of Indiana, 1855 Avenue Nineteen
heart disease.
sTEINHART-Alfred Steinhart, aged &c years,
native of New York, receiving hospital
valvuar disease of the heart.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Kanekichi, aged a
years, native Of Japan, $40 Amelia street,
meningitis.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-07-27
LARGE AUDIENCES AT
BAPTIST CONVENTION
BALTIMORE PREACHER TALKS
OF SAVIOR'S CRITICS
Says Society Would Be Spared Many
Evils If Men Had Attitude of
Nazarene in Everyday
Life
Especial to The Herald. ]


LONG BEACH, July 26.-The Baptist
assembly is now in full swing. Large
and interested audiences heard the pro-
grams today. Dr. c. H. Dodd of Bal
timore, who is to give a series of talks
on the subject Jesus and His Critics,
spoke this morning on the subject
Jesus in the Light of Everyday Life"
If men had the attitude of Christ
in their everyday life" he said, so
ciety would be spared many of its
rampant evils. Christ should be imi-
tated in business and all through the
week, as well as on Sunday"
The Rev. r. G. Seymour, secretary
of the Baptist Publication society, gave
a report on the work of that society.
The coast chapel car of the organiza-
ton has Travelled thousands of miles,
he said, and several thousands of meet
ings also have been held, while a vast
number of conversions and baptisms
have resulted from the work done.
Tonight in the auditorium a lecture
of much educational interest was given
by Arthur 5. Phelps, D. D.. whose sub
ject was "a Modern Wanderer in
Classic Greece"
Tomorrow's program will be as fol-
lows: 0 a. m, boys and girls; 9 a. m,
devotional; $3.50 a. m, American Bap-
fist Home Mission society, Lemuel c.
Barnes, d. D.. IL a, m, Bible study,
Jesus Under the Scrutiny of the Prac-
teal Man. G. H. Dodd, D. D.; 1880
p. m, praise service. select reading,
THE Arena Scene" (Quo Vadis), Miss
Roena Walters; p. m, lecture.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-07-27
HOLLYWOOD

HOLLYWOOD, July Pc. Harold
Spencer, charged with having stolen
belts from the Sunset Planning mill, was
arraigned in Judge Herndon's court
this morning. He was bound over to
the superior court under $500 bond,
which he was able to raise, and was
released.
Jack Lankershm was in Judge Hern-
don's court this morning and pleaded
guilty with four others to speeding
within the city limits. Jack was fined
$25, while the other autoists were as
scssed $40 each.
A grand reception was given this
evening on the campus of the Church
of the Blessed Sacrament, in honor of
the Rev. r. J. Cotter, d. d., assistant
priest of the church, who will leave in
a few days for an extended visit in
the east.
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Assessments Cut

PASADENA, July 26.-SeveraI i'm
important reductions in property as
sessments in this city were made to-
day by the city council sitting as the
board Of equalization. A number of
them We're in the cases of charitable
institutions, although there was one
noticeable case in the Oak Knoll sec
ton, where the assessment was cut
about one~half the reduction asked, it
being maintained by the Huntington
land company that the property in
question. because of its proximity to
the railroad, was not as valuable as
that in the other sections of this eX-
elusive district. The Salvation Army
and the Pasadena hospital both Sc
cured reductions the former from
$4,000 to $4,000 and the latter from
sol, 700 to $4,000 on improvements.
The $25, 900 assessment Of the Y. NJ.
c. A. was also cut to $4,000.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-07-27
UPLAND NEWS

UPLAND. July 26.-The annual meet
ing of the Sigma Beta Sigma Greek
letter society was held Friday even
ing for the purpose of installing the
new officers and to make plans for the
following year. The society is COM
posed solely of Upland members of the
Ontario high school and was organized
for their benefit
The city marshal, Jedd Sawyer, has
issued notices that all dog licenses have
expired and that they must be re
newed at once or the dog catcher will
be instructed to proceed to corall the
CANNES. The tags can be obtained at
the office of Judge Crane.
A large number of Upland young per-
sons enjoyed an open-air party Satur-
day evening on the mesa, San Antonio
Heights. A general good time was
passed. the members of the party tax
ing the last car home.
Mrs. r. Musser has sold her prop
erty on Tenth street near Second ave-
nue., the purchaser being Abraham Hos
letter Of Hope, Kans.
The local peach crop is reported to
be big one The prices, however. are
not as good as they might be. Buyers
of peaches are Offering from $3.50 tC
$500 per ton for freestones and from
S175 to $1,000 per ton for clingstones
II. Vaudeville is installing fixtures
for a new furnishing store on Second
avenue in the old Zenz building, which
has been thoroughly renovated for the
purpose. This will make four such
stores in Upland.
According to rumor, there is about
to be established in the canyon directly
north Of Upland a beer garden. Pc
mona men are said to be promoting
the scheme Local persons are very
much opposed to the proposition and
will endeayor to keep it out. However
the canyon is just outside the city limits,
so it is doubtful if any law can be so
construed as to force them to give up
the place.
The women Of the Presbyterian
church are issuing cook book The
proceeds from the sale will probably
go toward the new church fund.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-07-27
HUNTINGTON BEACH CAMP
MEETING WELL ATTENDED
Professor Hall viii Lecture on the
Bible at 10 o'clock This
Morning

HUNTINGTON BEACH, July 2G.-E.
w. Pasco, pastor of the Euclid Heights
Methodist church, spoke at the morn
ing service of the EpWorth League
camp meeting, which is now being held
near this city. The afternoon services
were conducted by Rev. William Hank
ness. The evening services We're in
charge of Rev, r. S. Marshall the we'll
known evangelist.
Prof. Hall will lecture at 10 O'Clock
tomorrow morning, crossing as his sub
ject 1.-The Bible" Dr. Torrey will con-
duct services at 2:30 o'clock in the aft
ernoon and at 7;3O o'clock tomorrow
evening.
So far the camp meeting has been
very well attended and great en-
thusiasm has been shown. The ser
mons preached have excited widespread
attention and the crowds in attendance
are daily on the increase
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INDUSTRIOUS STINGRAY GETS
AWAY WITH BIG GAFF HOOK
Hundred-Pound Fish Creates Excite
ment Among Anglers on Outer
Wharf

LONG BEACH, July ga mon
strous stingray which broke away from
it's would be captor this morning and
swan along the outer wharf with a
long gaff hook fastened IN it's tail
created excitement extraordinary
among the Izaak Waltons and visiting
tourists this morning.
The stingray, estimated to weigh 100
pounds, was hooked on William Hinck-
ley's line and ran out about 100 yards
of line, showing unexpected alacrity.
Capt AL Shook of the launch Tourist
and his helper went out in a rowboat
and Shook gated the monster. With
a great flounce it jerked the hook
from Shocks hand. nearly upsetting
the boat and spraining the launch own
er's wrist.
the wharf as the stingray scudded
away. The gaff hook could be seen
for several moments
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-07-27
EXTRAORDINARY RUN OF
BAD LUCK AT THIS STORE

LONG BEACH, July &c. c. Lord,
from whose store a purse and $40 were
stolen July IA, reported to the police
last night the theft of new $40 BIZ
cycle. This morning Mr.. Lord found
rats had done extensive damage in the
basement OF his store on Pine avenue,
and in opening a box Of rough on rats
he cut one of his fingers and poisoned
it.
Last week a young woman employed
at the Lord store lost a diamond ring.
This morning a newspaper solicitor
who has headquarters in the same store
was attacked savagely by cat when
he separated the feline and dog with
which it was fighting, and his leg was
so severely torn that he had to visit
physician.
No more bad luck in the same length
of time is a matter of local record.
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COLORS ESCORTED BY
COMPANY TO REGIMENT
Pretty Feature Added to Parade of
the Seventh at Bay City
Encampment

BAY CITY, July 26.-An unusual and
pretty feature was the escorting of the
colors, this afternoon, at the time of
the parade of the Seventh regiment, at
the camping grounds here. One of the
companies, especially designated for
the honor, marched to the cOloners
quarters and escorted the colors to the
regiment After the colors were re-
ceived by the colonel, while the regi-
ment stood al present arms, the colors
took their place in line and the escort
ing company returned to it's place. The
escorting company was accompanied by
the regimental band.
The usual drills were held today, in
Guiding a regimental drill this morning
A large number of the men fished to-
day, the trestle bridge being favor
lite location for this pastime. Some
caught ten and fifteen fish each. The
camp continues altogether healthy and
free from accidents.
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Girl Sent to State School

SANTA ANA, July 26-In the juve-
nile court here Saturday, Gladys Hew-
tit of Newport Beach was committed
to the state school at Whittier and
her sisters, Pearl, Lenora and Louise
were given in charge of their mother
under supervision of Probation Officer
]. H. Scott. Gladys Hewitt is 16 years
of age and on information obtained
Saturday, her grandmother, Mary c.
Hampton, swore to a complaint charg-
ing Ed Markwalder of Newport Beach
with criminal assault on her grand
daughter and Markwalder was arrested
and brought here and arraigned, but
his trial was not set
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-07-27
Two Boys Injured

LONG BEACH. July 26.-Richard
Andrews, aged 10, counted cogs on a
cogwheeI in his fathers feed cutter to-
day until he had reached number 10.
Then his sleeve was caught in the ma
chinery and the fOrefinger of his right
hand was drawn between two cog
wheels. The end was mangled Sc
Verely.
The 7-year-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. P Timmons Of Yuma, Arlz., fell
from a tree today at 391 American ave-
nue. fracturing an elbow.
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Plans New Sewer System

LONG BEACH, July 26.-The city
council this morning instructed the
board of public works to report on the
plans and cost of an extensive sewer
system. including a new outfall sewer
and tributaries. This would mean a
system for the entire city. This action
was taken after F. S. Craig of the
board of works had recommended a
bond issue and extensive improvements
rather than the appropriation of a few
thousands of dollars for repairs to the
cnntin tanlk
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DIED

BARTLETT-At $50 East Avenue Twenty
eight July 90 1909, Mary A. Bartlett wife OF
Cornelius Bartlett, sr., and mother of Cor
nelius and John Bartlett and Mrs. John Van
dine, aged 81 years. Funeral at the chapel
of Bresee Brothers, 500 south Figueroa
street. Tuesday, at 1870. Interment Ingle-
wood Park cemetery. 7-27-1
90, 1909, Bartholomew, be-
loved husband of Mollie, and brother OF
p r Gibbons aged 40 years. Funeral
from the residence, 1874 West Twenty-third
street, Wednesday July 2S, at $3.50 a. m
Solemn requiem mass at st. Vincent $
church at a. m. lnterment Calvary.
7-27-1
c. Crpenden, July 25,
1909. To be buried July 81, 1880 p. m. al
Evergreen cemetery. 1-2I-l
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COUNCILMAN KICKED AND
HURT SERIOUSLY BY COLT

SAN BERNARDINO, July 26.-While
leading 4-year-old unbroken colt
about the corral, Councilman j. c. Cole
of this city was kicked by the frac-
tious animal, receiving injuries which
are exceedingly serious. Two ribs We're
broken on the right side where the
horse kicked him, one of them piercing
his lung. 1t is also feared that he is
injured internally, in which event grave
fears are expressed for his recovery.
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Lack of Beets Delays Factory

SANTA ANA. July 26.-The new su-
gar factory did not begin beet slicing
this morning as was expected, but will
probably start tomorrow. The delay
is due to the lack of material as the
beets are not coming in as rapidly as
was expected, the ripening process
having been retarded by the cool
weather and cloudy days.
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Injured in Saloon Row

SANTA ANA, July 26.-In a saloon
row at Anaheim Saturday night, James
Mitchell, an old man, was terribly cut
and slashed across the face by knife
welded by some one whose identity
has not been ascertained by the au-
thorities. Mitchell was given first aid
at Anaheim and later brought here and
placed in the hospital.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-07-27

Maximum temperature ".
Minimum temperature 80.
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Assessments Increase

SANTA ANA, July 26-City Assessor
Freeman has completed the work of
assessing the city property and will
turn over the rolls to the city trustees
August 1, as the trustees will convene
as a board of equalization on that date.
The total increase in assessed valua-
ton over last year is $177, 515.
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Accused Of Woundinn Horse

SAN BERNARDINO, July 26.-
Charged with maliciously wounding a
horse belonging to William Mambeck
and which was terribly tortured, one
eye being put out, Jose Olbera, Mex
lean, is being sought by the officers on
a warrant sworn to by Mambeck.