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Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
BOY BANDITS STEAL
PURSES FROM WOMEN
YOUTHS HOLD UP PERSONS AT
LONG BEACH
TWO Lads Order Intended Victims to
Halt, Then Seize Their Wallets
and Make Good Their
Escape

LONG BEACH. Nov B.-Two boy bandits,
apparently not more than Y years old, held
up three women in the business section Of
the city shortly after dark tonight, robbed
them of their purses and valuables and man
aged to make their escape.
The first victim Mrs. Irene Cummings
She was walking along Pacific avenue, near
First street, about o'clock, when a small
boy ordered her to halt, seized her purse con-
tanning s. and away.
half hour later Mrs. Mary Shelly, l6
Linden avenue, was walking along the street
at Pine street and Ocean avenue, when an
other small boy. supposed TO be the partner
Of the lad who robbed Mrs. Cummings,
snatched her purse containing So in money
and a gold watch and disappeared over the
bluff the beach.
At o'clock Mrs. Grace Stephens OF Spo-
kane, Wash, while First street and
American avenue, was approached by two
small boys, according to her description, one
about 10 years old and the other l.. The elder
Of the boys grabbed her purse containing a
gold watch two checks for $50 each on a
Spokane bank. a pair of gold glasses and
some change and ran across a vacant lot
The police are looking for the boys but no
arrests have been made.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
GIRL WITH TICKET PUNCH
FOILS -FOUR YOUNG THUGS

CHICAGO Nov. 1S.-One girl, click
ing a ticket punch, as if she were cock
ing a revolver, frightened off four pros
pective young robbers who attempted
to hold up an elevated railroad sta
ton tonight. Miss Catherine Green, ~
years old, was counting the days re-
CENTS when a revolver was thrust in
her face and she saw four young men.
Miss Green made a motion as If to
pass the money through the wicket
with one hand and with the other
pressed a burglar alarm and then
seized a ticket punch.
The burglar alarm started to buzz.
The robber lowered his revolver.
Miss Green clicked the ticket punch
and shouted that she would shoot. All
the robbers ran.
A real revolver lying within a few
inches of the ticket punch was not
needed.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
/. A. HIGH PREPARING
FOR COMING CONTEST
Coach Noble Satisfied with Condition
of Team-Hard Practice Yester-
day at Fiesta Park

Coach Noble Of the Los Angeles high school
football team worked his squad out at Fiesta
park yesterday afternoon. As this was the
last practice for the team before entering
into the hard struggle next Saturday with the
PoIytechnics, Coach Noble gave most Of the
afternoon to perfecting the team work OF his
huskies.
That the coach is satisfied with the condition
Of the team is shown by his statement that
THE Polytechnics will play a harder game
than they did last Saturday, they now
realize what they are up against. The last
game was a surprise. This time we will have
no card up our sleeve and will have TO de-
pend upon our ability to play straight Rugby.
Whether we win or lose, 1 am satisfied with
the boys"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
SAN JOSE PASTOR
MAY GO TO POMONA
REV. J. F. WATS0N'S Sue
CESS0R EXPECTED SOON
Former Minister In Citrus Grove Gen.
ter Made National Secretary
Of Christian Church
Missionaries
Especial to The Herald.l

POMONA, Nov lS.-The members Of the
First Baptist church have reason to believe
that Rev. Or. Harper of san Jose will ac-
cept the call to the pastorate Of the church
here t. succeed Rcv. }. +. Watson. Rev.
Or. Harper IS considered one Of the ablest
Baptist clergymen in the state.
Rev. Grant X. Lewis, a former pastor Of
the First Christian church here, but recently
Of Long Beach, has been appointed national
secretary of the American Missionary society
Of the Christian church. Rev. Lewis was the
choice Of the international conference held IN
PittsbVg this year ..
The regular meeting Of the North Child
Study circle was held at the Central kinder
garten yesterday afternoon at which time
Mrs. H. A. Mitchell gave a review Of the
lecture on milk given recently before the
Friday Morning club In Los Angeles by the
Los Angeles health officer.
Dr. Ella Huntington, dairy inspector OF
Pomona also spoke on the subject Of pure
milk. Misses Elizabeth Lee, Ethel Cline anI
Lucille Findlay gave musical numbers. The
meetings of the Child study circle are this
year being largely attended and interesting
programs are being given.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
THREE FAVORlTES LEAD
FAST FIELDS TO WIRE

CINCINNATI. Nov. 1S.-Three well-played
favorites came home in front at Latonia to-
day, while two second choices and a rank
outsider secured the other events. Bonnie
Bard, in the last race, stood a long stretch
drive and won by a neck from Light Blue,
while Pat Sharp at an unheard-of price, was
third. Summary:
First race, l mile-Hatchie Coon won, Long
Hand second, Royal Report third. Time,
l:44 3-5
Second race, furlongs-Cassowary won
Deuce second Miss Popular third, Time, III
Third race, furlongs-Radation won, My
Gal second, Lady McNally third Time
1:16 80
Fourth race, 6 furlongs-Patriot won, Clos-
teress second Apologize third. Time, 1:l5 3-5.
Fifth race, Q furongs-Earl Rogers won,
Vanen second, Mique OBrien third Time.
/ :5S 1-5.
Sixth race, / mile and 70 yards-Bonne
Bard won, Light Blue second, Pat Sharp
third Time, 1:47.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
IDENTIFIES ANOTHER OF
MRS. GUINNESS VICTIMS

LA PORTE, Ind. Nov. 1S.-Another
victim OF Mrs. Belle Guinness, arch
murderess, was identified today as
Tomas Peter Lion OF Rushford, Maine.
Samuel P. Lion, who recently re-
turned from a Pacific cruise of three
years, today identified a watch that
had been found in the burned ruins OF
the Guinness home as one that be-
longed to his brother Tomas.
On his return from the sea, Lion
last week learned that his brother had
gone to La Porte on April 2, 1907, fol-
lowing correspondence with Mrs. Gun
ness, whose advertisements for hus-
band he had read in a Norwegian pa
per. Tomas had taken $1,000 with him
to pay mortgage on Mrs. Guinness
farm, it was learned.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
sentence Is Committed

ATLANTA, Ga, Nov Ex-Governor
Brown tonight commuted to life i'm
prisonment the death sentence of DR..
j. A. Elliott of La Grange, who was
TO be hanged tomorrow for the murder
of G. L. Rivers in September, 1908.
Three times a date for the execution
had been set Governor Browns
reasons for committing Elliott's sem
tence were not announced, but it is be-
lieved that the question of his sanity
had weight with the governor
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
SANTA ANA
Office 315 y. Sycamore.
Phones-Home 164; Sunset Black 1872
SANTA ANA CITIZENS TO
FIGHT THE WHITE PLAGUE
Board of Education Asked to Form
System for Examining Pupils in
Public Schools for Defects

SANTA ANA, Nov. 1s.-A resolution asking
the city board of education to formulate a
system Of examination for physical defects
in the pupils OF the city schools passed
last night at a meeting Of the Santa Ana
Society for the Study and Prevention Of
Tuberculosis held in the offices of the Sec
retary, DR.. John Wehrly 1t Is hoped that
this year.
Next Wednesday evening a public meeting
of this society win be held, at which the
sneakers will be Dr. /. NJ. Powers health
officer Of Los Angeles and Or. Stanley Black,
health officer Of Pasadena.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
Water Company Elects Officers

RFDLANDS Nov. ls-The Dear valley
Mutual Water company held its annual meet
Ing yesterday afternoon, when officers were
elected for the coming year and reports were
heard. II. II. Garstn was reelected presi-
dent, A. Z. Sterling. vice president, and
Fred IIotchkss. secretary and treasurer.
James D. schuyler, civil engineer for the
company, gave his report the building Of
The new dam at Bear Valley, and the di-
recters requested that work commence at
once IN order that il be completed as early
as nOssiblC.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19

PA-eKER--Lucy Parker, age 5S years, native
of Ohio, 2100 Toberman street; cancer.
THOMPSON-Bllss b. Thompson, age l year,
native of California, 724 Workman street;
meningitis.
NORTON-Frank Norton, age 26 years, native
of Ohio County hospital; tuberculosis.
SNYDER-John ]. Snyder age 40 years, ma
tive of New York, 743 CASTELAR, street; tuber-
culosis.
ARNOLD-Ellzabeth T. Arnold, 70 years. ma
tive OF New Jersey, 535 West Fifth street;
anaemia.
BARRETT-Mlchael F. Barrett, 50 years, ma
tive of Pennsylvania, 1878 East Twenty
third street; pneumonia.
M. Wheeler, age 81 years,
native OF New York, 1923 Lucille avenue;
pneumonia
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
WeIIs.Earao Loses Franchise

DENVER Colo, Nov. 1s--The Wels-F Fargo
Express company has been notified that Its
franchise to operate over the Colorado &
Southern will terminate May l, 1910. The
Adams Express company will replace the
Wells Fargo and will establish several hundred
offices between Orin Junction, Wyo., and
Galveston. Texas. The discrimination Of the
Wells-Fargo franchise is a result Of the alb
sorption of the Colorado & Southern by the
Burlington.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
Leg Broken on Harbor Trestle

SAN PEDRO. Nov ls-Nissing hts foothold
on the running board Of slowly moving
locomotive on the Miner trestle In the outer
harbor David 1. Sankey was struck down
by the engine and both bones in his right
leg broken just above the ankle. Sankey
was hurried to the office of DR.. W. \. We'll
don, where his bones were set and his leg
encased in a plaster cast. Later he was
taken to his home at 4202 Halldale avenue,
Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
STORM sweens Northwest

PORTLB Nd ore, Nov. 1S.-According to
reports received by the United states
weather bureau for this district a severe
wind and rain storm has prevailed today all
over the Pacific northwest. Reports are
missing from the principal stations OF the
north coast tonight, including Tattoosh,
North Head and Blaine. Wash. owing to the
prostration Of telegraph and telephone wires.
At Seattle the wind attained a maximum
velocity OF 56 miles hour
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
Gas Plant for Cotton

REDLANDs, Nov. 18.-Plans are now be-
ing made by the san Bernardino Valley Gas
company for a large central plant at Cotton
which viii furnish gas to san Bernardno
Redlands Riverside, Highland and Cotton,
the two last named cities being taken In
under the new plant. They plan to begin
active work about Jan. and will expend
$20O,Og0
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
Pleads Not Guilty to EmbezzIement

SEATTLE. Nov. 1S-Maurice c. Hill
lis who is charged with the embezzle-
ment of $4,000 from the Commercial
Importing company, in which he was
a bookkeeper, was arraigned in court
today and pleaded not guilty. Hills is
said to have engaged in unfortunate
real estate speculation. His family is
at San Jose, Cal.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
Estlmate Pronertx in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, H.. Nov. 1S.-The
total equalized value of all classes of
in Illinois for 1909 is so, 15S, ,G9S,-
450 These figures we're returned by the
state board of equalization yesterday.
The net increase in the equalized as
sessed value of all classes of property
is So, ,864, ,305, or practically per cent.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
Youths in Jail for stealing
Laneclnl AL M Hnraldl

Especial 10 Inc HeTaIu.I
SANTA ANA Nov 1S.-The epidemic OF
bicycle stealing that has prevailed for the past
few months in Santa Ana yielded two more
victims today, when Elmer Knapp and Tom
Johnson, 17-year-old boys, both living out Of
town, were arrested by Constable Jackson on
the charge Of stealing two bicycles on the
night of Oeeober 2. Both boys admitted the
theft and the bicycles were found in their
paeseaslOn.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
Non.Partisan Meeting Called

SANTA MONICA, Nov. 1s.-Not satisfied
with the success of the mass meeting held
last week at the city hall voters of Santa
Monica have called another bipartisan
meeting for Saturday night. This time the
people are asked to assemble at the Casino
on the south side OF the town and hear the
candidates for municipal offices make their
pleas for election Dec. I.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
Maximum temperature, so; minimum.
Weather Conditions
MARRIAGE LICENSES

COIICH-VUJoVICH-Ni Colch. age 81.
native of Austria, and Mara Vujovich, ago
35, native of Austria; both residents OF Los
Angeles.
Clarence e. Hall, age "a,
tive of Illinois, and Irene smith, age 20,
native OF Arizona; both residents Of san
Dimas
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
presemen "a suJld HosnitaI

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 18.-It was
announced tonight that the Interna-
tional Pressment's and Assistants
union will build a national tubercu-
losis santarium at Hale Springs, Tenn.
A fund of 100000 will be raised.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
WHITE NOT INJURED

NEW YORK Nov. 1S.-Reports that Dad"
White, Fordham colleges star football player,
had suffered injuries in a game which would
make him a cripple for life were declared to-
day by the university authorities to be en-
trely without foundation.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
Younu Wife Is Dead

REDLANDS, Nov. 1S-Mrs. C. Z. Morgan
died suddenly Wednesday evening at o'clock
at the home Of her mother, Mrs. Fanny Wat
son, on Sylyera street. The young woman
was better known Miss Rena Watson and
was married five months ago and went to
San Bernardino TO live. Her death was
caused by blood poisoning
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
Heavy Bail for Alleged Burglar

SAN PEDRO, Nov. 1s-In default of s1o,-
900 bail, Henry ". Stilts, arrested Wednesday
night while in the act Of burglarizing the
grocery store Of j. R. Dudley at Terminal
Island, was this morning sent 10 the county
jail by Justice Stiegitz. His preliminary eX-
10 o clock,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
DIED

MARTIN-In this city, Nov. 16, 1909 at 3OSi
West Pico street, Charles S. Martin, beloved
husband of Anna M Martin, aged SO years.
late of Reno, New, and native of New York
state. Funeral from chapel Of Robert Sharp
& Son Co, 1918 So. Flower street. Saturday
Nov. 20, at o'clock. Interment Inglewood
Park cemetery. 11-19-1
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19

MARTIN-At 1884 West Pico street, November
16 1909, Charles S. beloved husband of
Anna NJ. Martin late of Reno, New, a ma
tive of New York state; aged SO years.
Funeral from chapel of Robert Sharp & Son
Co., 1918 South Flower street, Saturday,
November 20, at o'clock p m. 11-1S-2
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
LEROY With BOSTON

CHICAGO, Nov. 1S-Presdent John l. Tay-
lor Of the Boston Americans today announced
he had purchased Pitcher Leroy from the st.
Paul American association club.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19

It's as easy TO secure a bargain In a used
automobile. through want advertising. Il
used to be-and still is-to secure horss
and carriage.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
Bank Deposits Show Prosperity

LONG BEACH, Nov. ls.-Statements issued
today by the Long Beach banks show that
there has been a greater increase in deposits
since the last call of the comptroller than
in any similar period Of time in the towns
history The total amount Of deposits reported
today exceed the two million dollar mark by
S2j 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
THE WEATHER

LOS ANGELES Nov. Is. 1909.
Time Baron. Ther, Hum windivicIweatheF
a, P% M 5SH 5oil e z z w w i5 Clear clear.
Maximum temperature. so; minimum 81.
Weather Conditions
SAN FRANCISCO. Nov lS-Rainfall past
twenty-four hours, Eureka, 10; Red Bluff, .0l.
The following maximum and minimum tenn
peratures reported from eastern stations
for previous day: Chicago, 34-2S; New York,
5S-34; Omaha, 24-l6
Forecast
For Los Angeles and vcinity-Fair Friday;
cloudy st night light north wind.
For San Francisco and notwithstanding
coudiness Friday; probably rain; moderate
south wind.
For Santa Clara valley-Increasing cloud-
ness; rain by night; moderate south wind
For Sacramento valley-Cloudy Friday with
light rain; moderate south wind.
For San joaquin valey-Cloudy Friday; light
north wind.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19

Observation-Disclosures II, Charles c.. beloved
husband of Teresa C. Kessler, aged 80 years.
Funeral from parlors of Cunningham &
OConnor Saturday, November 20, at s. 80
a. m. Requiem mass at St. Josephs church
at 0 a. m Interment Calvary. 11-19-1
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
BIRTHS
DEATHS

MAY-To James p. and Ema p. May. 1882
East Forty-seyenth street
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19

SMELTzR-A. x. Smeltzr died Noy. IT, 1909
Funeral Friday at p. m. Internient Ever
green cemetery. 11-1S-1
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
BUILDING PERMITS

'ollowing are the permits issued yesterday
1 classified according 70 wards
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19

fair basis of cost and sell
ing margin that guaran-
tees you quality goods
and that guarantees us a
reasonable interest on our
Investment. Fair, isn't it?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-13
WHY HENDERSON OPPOSES
PROPOSED AMENDMENT

Charles L. Henderson, president of the
railroad commission, gives the following
reasons for opposing the proposed amend
ment to the constitution:
1.-THE good to accrue from each article
of our constitution should overbalance
the danger, and when an amendment is
submitted we should by the application of
common sense reasoning satisfy ourselves
as to it's purpose and what will be Its re-
suits
by reading the first section of the
amendment carefully we know it was to
prevent the manufacture and sale of in
toxicants In the state of Alabama Taking
the second section in connection with
the different prohibition statutes framed
by the same individual that wrote the
amendment, and enacted by the same leg
islature, we are satisfied that it was the
purpose to prevent the keeping of intoxi-
cants in the home for home consumption.
This conclusion Is strengthened by the
first utterances of the leaders advocating
the adoption of the amendment, although
more recently they have receded from
that position and say 1t does not mean
what they at first claimed for 1t. They
have never denied, however. 1t would give
the legislature such authority. In COM
mon with all home loving citizens I am
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-13
SUGGEST THAT CITY
BUY FAIR GROUNDS
Committee Lays Proposition
Before Mayor O'0rien
PROPERTY VERY VALUABLE
Suggestion-Is That the City Take Over
Outstanding Bonds or Take
Three-Year Option.
on Them.
PROPERTY VERY VALUABLE

proposition for the city to purchase
the fair grounds was made to Mayor
O'Brien by a committee from the Bust
ness Mems league yesterday. The COM
mittee was composed of A. H. Ford, M.
V. Joseph, Colman Blach and Attorney
Lee Bradley.
The submitting of the proposition grew
out of the falling due of the payment
of the bonds issued by the fair associa-
ton. The time of payment has already
passed, but the bondholders agreed to
extend it until January l, 1910. The bonds
and outstanding Indebtedness of the fair
association amount to about $4,000.
This committee waited upon Mayor
O'Brien yesterday morning and had
long conference over the matter. So far
as the city's taking over the bonds Mayor
O'Brien stated to the committee that
while he agreed that it would be a good
thing for the city on account of the value
of the property involved that he could
not see how the city could do it in the
face of its needs in the way of gar
bage plant and other improvements.
Another proposition was then made by
the committee, which it was stated rs
per cent of the bondholders had already
expressed themselves as being willing TO
accept. This was that the city take a
three-year option on the bonds at per
cent.
Mayor O'Brien said he thought it should
be SO arranged that the city would not
be liable for any interest If it was de-
cided not to take up the option. The
committee expressed itself as believing
this could be arranged and the Mayor
stated he would favor such plan. The
matter, of course, will have to be settled
by the City Council, but the Mayor thinks
that the citizens of the town should ex
press themselves on the proposition one
way or the other. The bonds amount to
100000 and the other indebtedness about
$4,000 and the Mayor thinks the property
involved would amount to a great deal
more in three years, but he thinks that
the present absolute needs of the city
should be thought of first.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-13
Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds of conveyance in the following
transactions in real estate in which
amounts Of $1,000 or more were involved
were filed yesterday in the office of the
probate court:
SOS 0oo-Joseph f. Brown to Tennessee
Land company part of the southwest
quarter of the southeast quarter of Sec
ton 10: part of the southeast quarter of
the southwest quarter of section 10; part
of the northeast quarter of the northwest
quarter of section Is: part of the north
east quarter of the northwest quarter
of section Is; all In township IS, range
4 west.
$1s000-J. r. Brown. ct AL to S. H
Pearson, lot in subdivision B of block
1o7 Elyton Land company's survey of
Birmingham fronting 20 feet on the south
side of First avenue and extending to a
depth of 1925 feet.
s6Oo0-J. B. Arid to Tennessee Land COM
pany. the northwest quarter of the north
east quarter of section 80, township II,
range west
$So00-M. L. Andre, eft al, to Hinton r.
Carr, the southeast quarter of the north
east quarter. the southeast quarter and
the east half of the southwest quarter
of section s, township 16, range east.
s2500-A. ]. Rowan to A. c. Robert
son, lots 4, 5. g. Z, 8 and 10 in block
10. survey OF Tuxedo park.
s12Oo-Arthur Green to Tennessee Land
company, lots and 6 in block 5. Pratt
Land and Improvement company's sur
vey of Browntown subdivision
s450o-James Turner to Tennessee Land
company, lots and in block s; lots
5, 6. 7, and in block T. Pratt Land
and Improvement company's survey of
Browntown subdivision.
s4oe5-D. j. Jenkins to W. F. Nagel.
lots ID, A. 10, Is. II and IS in block 22H,
Ensley Land company's survey of Ems
lev
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-13
HEAVY SEAT SALE
FOR MANTELL PLAYS
Boxes at Opening Engagement Will Be
Occupied by Prominent Educators
of Birmingham.

The Shapespearean festival at the JEFF
ferson theatre next week promises to be
one of the dramatic events of the year.
Already a big demand has been made on
the box office for reservations and the In
dications point to crowded houses at
all four performances. Since the sale
opened yesterday morning there has been
a constant line of people at the box Of
fee. The boxes on the opening night,
Monday. when Mr.. Mante1l and his splen-
did company present "King Lear" will
be OCCUPIED by leading educators of the
Birmingham district, and arrangements
are being made for some of the public
as well as private schools to attend in
a body. Owing to the wide range in the
class of plays Mr.. Mantell will present
something that will please all lovers Of
the classic, the repertoire including Ham
LETT on Tuesday night, Romeo and Ju-
liet' at the matinee Wednesday and 1.-THE
Merchant of Venice" Wednesday night.
The Mantell productions are the most
complete and historically correct that are
now before the public. Special regard is
had for the pictorial features and the
mounting of the plays. Each production
has elaborate scenery painted by the
worlds greatest artists. Thus 1t is that
the Mantell performances are not de-
signed simply to show of the individual
work of the star but are arranged so
as to present the works of the Bard of
Avon In the most thoroughly satisfying
manner. Manager William A. Brady who
directs the business fortunes of Mr.. Man
tell has provided an excellent supporting
company, Miss Marie Booth Russell, the
best leading woman in the Shakespearean
field. according to the critics. being next
to the star in Importance. Other men,
beers of the company are chosen for their
special qualifications for the interpreta-
ton of the classic and romantic plays.