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Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-24
.FIGUEROA ST. ENGINE
HOUSE WILL Be BUILT
COST OF FIRE STATION CON-
SIDERABLY REDUCED
Luxuries in Building Are Eliminated
So 1t Can Be Constructed for
Price Satisfactory to
Commission

The fire engine house on Figueroa
street. north of Seventh, will be built.
but it will not contain marble wash
basins and marble facings in the
shower baths. A few other luxuries
will also be eliminated and the cost
of the structure reduced from $S0,000
an amount somewhat nearer to what
the fire commission considers reason
able for a first class fire engine house
In effect this was the decision of
the fire commission yesterday when f.
II. Porter chief inspector of the fire
inspection bureau of the Pacific coast,
told the commission the engineers for
the national board of underwriters
would be in Los Angeles in January,
and it would be much to the advan-
tage of the city from the standpoint
of insurance rates if something def
mite shall have been done about this
particular house at that time.
When the fire commission found the
lowest bid for the engine house, which
had been estimated to cost $4,000, was
more than $4,000, it advised the board
Of public works TO reject all bids and
not award the contract. But the ne
cessity for the engine house from an
insurance standpoint put another
phase on the matter and the commits
sion reconsidered its action. The mat
lIl was DldNGu III hltt AleillA9 VI NlAC
committee of the whole for a recon-
mendation.
In connection with this engine house
the fire commission yesterday refused
to approve the demand of J. P. Krem-
pie for $3033.59. Kremple is the archi-
tect for this engine house. and the
amount of the demand represented
3ia per cent of the contract price Of
the building. which is the amount his
contract provides when the plans are
completed
The demand was held up on the
ground that it is customary to allow
the architect only 21a per cent when
plans are completed and the rest of
the per cent when the building is
finished. It is also considered prob
able that Kremple's plans will be re-
iected altogether.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-24
STRANGE LIGHT SEEN
INDICATES AIR CRAFT
WITNESSES SAY 1T CANNOT BE
BALLOON
Peculiar Phenomenon Is Viewed by
Many Persons in Villages All
Way from Worcester
TO Boston

BOSTON, Dec. 23,-Following the re-
port from Worcester last night of the
discovery above that city of a strange
moving light, apparently the search
light OF a drgible air craft, brought
stories of the observance of similar
lights tonight from villages east of
Worcester, and even from Boston COM
mon.
People in Marlboro, South Framing
ton, Natick Ashland, Grafton North
Grafton, Upton, HOpcdale and North
bOro turned out in throngs tonight and
saw a mysterious light in the sky.
Many declared it had the appearance
of a strong light, and While they
could discover no framework behind
it, such as an aeroplane would have.
they were positive that the light could
not be that of a balloon, because it
moved as if under control ana appar-
emily against the wind.
Wallace i. Tillinghast, a Worcester
man who recently claimed to have in
vented a machine in which he had
gone from Worcester to New York and
return and who, il was thought,
might have been the navigator of the
supposed air craft, remained noncom-
initial today.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-24
His Fear Natural

81 never thought these department. store
restaurants would catch on like they have"
'Why not?"
'T feared people would make trouble
wanting sample sections Of steak, or trying
TO match piece Of pie like the one they
bought last Week."-WashinEton Herald
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-24
JAPAN TO REVISE TARIFF
AND MAKE NEW TREATIES
Sons of Nippon Become Familiar with
Modern Methods and Will Frame
Laws in Accordance

TOXIC, Dec. 23.-Tariff revision and
the new treaties of commerce are now
occupying the time and attention of
the entire government forces in Toxic.
At the present session of the diet stat
utory rates will be fixed for a num-
Der of articles and changing to a
very considerable extent the present
tariff.
Some conventional tariffs will be
left to the treaties, but this will not
be the general rule in the drawing of
treaties, because it is the intention
of Japan henceforth go establish her
own tariff without regard to conven-
ton.
Eleven years ago it might be said
the Japanese knew nothing about the
framing of such treaties and little If
anything of the details concerning
tariffs.
Since that time, however. this ques-
tion of tariff has been given much
attention. and a force of experts has
been at work continuously for several
years. 1t is estimated that Japan will
not adopt a high protective tariff,
but will endeavor to take middle
course of a tariff for revenue only,
incidentally. however. protecting her
own interests.
At present the tariffs are uneven
and in some cases considered unjust
and exorbitant. These cases are now
receiving the attention of the govrn-
mnt
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-24
TRIES TO INTIMIDATE
KEEPERS OF SALOONS
BREWERY COMPANY SAID TO
USE DRASTIC METHODS
Charge Is Made Maier Representatives
Are Trying to Tie Up Managers
of Thirst Parlors to Pre-.
vent Exposures

Since F. B. Hahn, a discharged en-
ploye of the Maier Brewing company
told the police commission some of
the secrets of the brewery last Mon
day night, it is reported representa-
tives OF the Maier people have taken
strenuous efforts to cover their trails
and are trying to intimidate every sa-
loon man In their debt.
It is alleged they are trying to tie up
the men in charge of saloons who are
really nothing but brewery dummies
by contracts and liens on their licenses
and transfers of licenses in order that
they, too, may not become disgruntled
and tell things to the police commls-
sion.
The pressure was brought to bear
so strongly on one saloonkeeper yes
terday, who conducts a place In san
Pedro street, that he made full con-
fcssion 70 one of the police commits
sioners and promised he would ap-
pear before the board next Monday
night and supplement the additional
testimony that Hahn has promised to
give.
one of the licenses held by 7. P.
Roberts surely will be revoked by the
This is one for which the address 43O
Central avenue is given. There is no
such number i'm Central avenue and
the saloon actually is conducted at 4o2
Central avenue and no license is Is
sued for this number. Technically
Roberts is conducting a saloon with
out license.
According to the testimony given by
Hahn to the police commission last
Monday night Roberts is in the direct
employ Of the Maier Brewing com
pany and he is only noninally the
owner Of this place. Three other IL
censes in the city. one of them at san
Pedro, are held in the name Of 7. p.
Roberts.
The police commission is opposed
strongly to granting liquor permits to
the breweries or any Of their direct
agents and if any legal way can be
found to do so it is likely the commits
sion will revoke these permits. The
ONLY grounds for a revocation of per-
NIT allowed under the charter is the
Illegal improper or disorderly conduct
of the business, but the city attorney
has construed this provision broadly.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-24
Refuses Gasoline Engine Permit

A committee OF, the fire commission
Yesterday reported unfavorably to the
granting of permit for a gasoline en-
gine to Wise e DoWnie, 1892 East
Thirty-fourth street, for a tent and
awning factory and the fire commits
sion denied the application. Property
owners in the vicinity protested
against this permit on account Of the
fire menace and the commission be
leved the protest justified.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-24
Must File Certificates

CHICAGO. Dec. 23.-Foreign corpor-
ations which have not complied with
the Illinois law requiring the filing of
a certificate of incorporation with the
secretary of state, together with the
location of their places of business
and correct answers to all questions
asked by the secretary of state, are
not entitled to ask for relief in the
state courts, according to a decision
announced by the appellate court here
today. The ruling was given in three
cases. In one of the suits California
fruit company sought damages from
railroad for delay in handling a car
load OF bananas.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-24

Catholic churches masses will begin as
early as. 5 o'clock. In the Episcopal
ian churches celebrations Of the holy
communion will take place at 8 and IL
o'clock. All the other churches will
hold services at IL o'clock.
Prisoners to Dine
Even the unfortunates in the city
and county jails will share Christmas
joys, for special menus have been pre-
pared for all prisoners. At the county
Jail the arrangements are in charge OF
George Gallagher, jailer, and Earnest
C. Sieghold, chef, and his four assist
ants. The menu will consist of chicken
giblet soup with rice, roast young
sucking pig, stewed carrots in cream,
mashed potatoes, green peas, celery,
assorted pies. cake, fruits, nuts. cheese.
coffee and cigars. Sandwiches will be
served all day. Numerous extras will
be on the menu at the city jail, so
that the fiotsam and jetsam of the
great city may know what Merry
Christmas means.
TO take care of the Christmas rush
OF mail 150 extra carriers have been
employed. Deliveries will be made all
day Christmas. All departments of the
postoffice; with the exception of the
money order window, will be open all
day Saturday. Sunday the carriers
delivery windows will be open until
Ills o'clock.
Stamp sales for the first twenty
days of the month broke all records by
S20,000 the total amount of sales being
registered at $1O6,000.
Stores will remain open until II
o'clock tonight in order to accommo-
date the late shoppers.
Peace on Earth" is the subject OF
a discourse to be given tonight In
Sinaia synagogue, Twelfth and Valen-
cia streets by Rabbi Isidore Myers
The service will begin at s o'clock
Tomorrow during the morning service
Rabbi Myers will preach on Good
Will to All Men"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-24
PROGRESSlvES
HOLD ELECTION
STIMS0N HEADS GOOD Gov
ERNMENT FORCES
LISSNER's RESIGNATION is DE-
PLORED
Plans Are Laid for Aggressive Cam
paign in State and County
Election Next
Fall

New officers of the Good Govern
ment organization:
President, Marshall Stimson, vice
Meyer Lissner, resigned.
First vice president, Judge Cyrus f.
McNutt, vice Marshall Stimson
Second vice president, A. j. Wal
lace, vice Judge McNutt.
Treasurer, Harry r. Calender.
As a result of the resignation of
Meyer Lissner, former president of the
Good Government organization, re
Gently appointed to the public utilities
commission, new officers were elected
at meeting of the executive commit
tee of the organization yesterday af-
ternoon. Marshall Stimson and Judge
McNutt were elected to president and
first vice president respectively from
first vice president and second vice
president, Councilman a. J. Wallace
who will go out of office when the pres
ent counsel meets for the last time.
was elected second vice president in
recognition of his services to the cause
of good government.
The executive committee will remain
as before, being composed of Fred L.
Allen, James A. Anderson, A. B. Bos-
Charles A. Elder, Lyman Farwell,
Frank G. Finlayson, L. Hanse, John
r. Haynes, p. NJ. Johnson, c. ]. Ku-
bach, Fred L. Laughton, w. T.. Nc
Way, +. V. Owens, Shelley II. Toll
hurst H. b. Williamson, William II.
Workman and F. J. Whiffen.
Resolutions expressing the regret of
the organization over the resignation
of Meyer Lissner from the presidency
were adopted as follows:
Regret Lissner's Resignation
Whereas we learn with much re-
gret of tine resignation of Mr..
Meyer Lissner as president of this
Good Government organization;
and whereas by his earnest, able,
unselhsh and devoted efforts as
president of this body, the city of
Los Angeles has secured some of
its best citizens to control and man
age its affairs for the next two
years.
THEREFORE, he it resolved
that we accept his resignation as
president with deep regret, and
hereby tender TO him our heartfelt
thanks in his carrying on to a sue
cessful issue the recent city cam
paign. And we congratulate Mayor
Alexander and the city of Los An
geles in securing the services of
Mr.. Lissner upon its most import
ant commission.
Resolved, further that a copy of
this preamble and resolution be
presented to Mr.. Lissner by the
secretary.
Preparations for the fall campaign
We're begun yesterday by the appoint
ment of committees. From now on the
s.Ig ~ IL.
and then Sacramento" The work of
the organization viii be extended and
enlarged in such a way as to make
victory certain when the big battle
between the Good Government forces
and the machine is fought next fall
According to report yesterday the
organization still needs $4SOO with
which to clear itself of all debts in
CURED in the recent campaign. "The
Dollar Campaign" was indorsed and
will be forwarded in order to lift the
debt.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-24
BELIEVE MYSTERIOUS AERIAL
CRAFT WAS BURNING BALLOON

WORCESTER, Mass, Dec. 23.-That
the bright light which moved over the
city last night, and which many
thought was a searchlight attached to
an aeroplauo, was made by a fire bal
loon is the belief of numerous citizens
The fire balloon theory was advanced
by its advocates today on the ground
that the balloon moved in one direC-
tion while near the earth and that on
reaching a higher altitude it oucoun-
tered q current OF air going in an op-
posite direction.
No one has been found who saw any
thing like "a framework near the light.
All that was seen last night was
light which moved slowly across the
central portion of the city and then
back again, finally disappearing in two
hours.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-24
NEW CITY COUNCIL WILL
CHANGE POLICE SURGEONS
SURGICAL Staff at Headquarters to Be
Replaced and One Doctor Will
Be at Head

Although the plans for a change in
the police surgeon force at the receiv-
ing hospital are only prospective, the
names Of three Well-knoWn physicians
have been suggested as police surgeons.
They are Or. D. d. Nice, DIR. w. r.
Molony, a son of Fire Commissioner
Molony, and DR. c. W. Decker.
1t is expected one of the first things
the new council will do will be to
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-24

amend the ordinance regulating the
appointment of police surgeons so it
will provide for only one police sur
geon and all others employed will be
assistant police surgeons. The idea is
to centralize the responsibility. AS 1t
is now this responsibility is divided
between DR.. S. j. CUNT and DR.. E II.
Garrett, both of whom are police sur
geons.
1t is expected both these surgeons
will retire to private practice when
the new council takes office.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-24

The Angels grill has excellent serv-
ice and better food. Fourth and Spring.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-07
GRANGE HEIGHTS

Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Miller were at
Ed. Medler's, Tuesday afternoon.
Misses Celia and Bessie creaser visited
at c. II. Smiths, Tuesday
Fred Gilkins is moving into his new
house.
Frank Keefer and wife ate New Years
dinner at Mr.. Barnhills.
Miss Lizzie Grover of Alma, spent
Tuesday evening with her sister, Mrs.
Nell Sharrar.
Mrs. Mosher, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Walstoe and Clare Smith attended the
Farmers club meeting at Mr. Hainelines
Thursday.
| III. g. Clark, health officer, was called
| by DIR. Lamb to quarantine the family
of Charles Courier, Saturday. They
have scarlet fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Titus and son
Edward, were at C. II. Smiths, Thurs.
day.
Mrs. Lawson Ferris of Sumner with
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Stevens, and son
Chalmer, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, were
guests of H. c. Clark and wife Friday
night.
Clarence Clark and wife spent New
Years with Mrs. Josephine Alverson Of
Alma.
vern Bamber and wife entertained
Mr.. aud Mrs. Marvin Allen of Maple
Rapids from Friday till Sunday.
The Eckert school has been ordered
closed for another week or account o.
the scarlet fever in that district.
Rollin Wood and wife were visitors
at Ithaca grange, Friday. They repor
an interesting meeting
DIR. Bagley was called to see Mrs. Viii
HUFFMAN, Saturday.
Mrs. Z. Ii. Hodges, who has beer
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ii. @. Clark
for some time has returned to Cleveland
Ohio, for the remainder of the winter.
Harry Grover called upon Mr.. ant
Mrs. Bird Clark, Sunday.
Mr.. Shaw of st. Louis was entertained
by Fred Clark and wife Sunday.
John Reid, who has been student o.
Ferris Institute for some time, ha.
accepted position in Arkansas.
Miss Florance Wood resumed hei
school work in Emerson, Monday.
The sound of the bell in the Morse
district tells us that Miss Wynn has
taken mp her school work again.
c. Ii. Smith was balng hay Monday
and Tuesday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-07
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

A very pleasant surprise was gi ven
Mr.. and Mrs j. NJ. Stephens OF
Sumner last Thursday. the oath. it
being the thirty eighth anniversary
of their wedding.
Forty-fye were assembled there.
Those from away were Alvin Steph-
ens. wife and son of Chargin Falls.
Ohio. CYRUS Nickerson. wife and
three daughters of Bsrryton, Mich
Mr.. and Mrs. Nickerson and son,
Jesse and wife of Carson CITY. Mich.
1t was a complete surprise to them.
OYSTERS were served and other things
too numerous to mention. The table
fairly groaned under the weight of
good things.
a number of very nice and useful
presents were received. one being from
a cousin living in Ohio. who could not
he present for the event
Mr.. Story. father of Mrs. stephens.
gave the following toast:
Nav this circle of friends through
coming years.
BE free from sorrows. scalding tears.
And as the DAYS and years pass by
And age Aeings TO dim the eve.
Nav each ore present respond and say
Wen meet again in endless day.
"A Guest.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-07
SOUTHWEST ARCADIA.

Davis and Elmer Yerian returned
Mondav from visit with relati, es
near Durand.
Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Neidhart and
Mr. and Mrs. w. Houser spent Sunday
at John Bakers of Newark.
Willie Yerian of Los Angles. Cal.
il visiting relatives in this vicinity.
Jake Merchant and family and Mr..
and Mrs. Elhright spent Sunday al
". O. Hutchinson's
Mr.. and. Mrs Louis Peacock spent
SATURDAY. and Sunday at G.. Rexford :
Of Sumner
Mrs. Francie Howell returned to
school at St. Louis Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Merchant OF
Sumner. sTent SUNDAY at James
Deans.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-07
SETHTON.

Scott Payne's baby has pneumonia.
DR.. Richardson of Carson City. is
attending it.
Mrs. Melvin Worth. who has been
under the Doctors care for the past
week. is some better.
The social at Oren Upham's. New
Years eve. was decided success.
Joe Jarvis of Brice stopped in
town Monday. He also made a bust
ness trip to Elm Hall the same day.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Hyatt were Alma
visitors Tuesday and Nednedav.
Mr.. Mann of Carson CITY is visiting
his siser. Mrs VIM. Welton.
The Ladies Aid society meets with
Mrs. M. c. Morse this week.
The State Normal students from
this vicinity left Tuesday for Mt.
Pleasant to take up their studies for
the remainder of the wear.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A Gardner are
caring for their aunt. Mrs. q. I.
North. during the absence of Mrs
Kelly
f. d. Young of Crystal. was a bust
ness caller in town Friday.
Rev. Brown expects TO commence
revival meetings at the ". f. church
here Jan. IL.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-07
FIFTH ANNUALBALL.
Given by the Alma Fire Department
Last Friday Evening.
THE BEST ONE HELD YET.
Was Largely Attended and VIII Net the Depart
ment Very Handsome Sum.

The fifth annual ball given by the
Alma Fire Department, was held at
Odd Fellows Temple last Friday even
ing. 1t was very well attended and
was distinct success In every W ay.
Compared with other previous balls.
it was without doubt the best held
vet.
The ball came on New Years night.
which is the regular date for holding
it, and the crowd that turned out was
as Young as the New Year itself in
spirit and in action.
Promptly at nine o'clock. the grand
march was started. Chief Charles
Fishbeck and wife leading and eighty
couples following. Immediately after
dancing began, and continued until
two a. m. A leading feature of the
evening was the excellent music fur
nished by Davis Bros. orchestra Of
five pieces. The members of the or
chestra were evidently infected by the
gala spirit of the evening and had TO
respond to many hearty encores.
| All the members of the department
were present in full uniform, lending
touch of the military to the occasion.
The main hall was tastefullv decorat-
ed with streamers of red. white and
blue, extending from the center NJ
the ceiling to the sides of the hall.
Financially. the department fares
well this year. The net proceeds
will be close to 500 and 20 into
the 6reman's benefit fund. Much
of the success is due to Perry
I. Banghart. who did the soliciting.
This has come to be Perry's annual
job and he did better than ever this
year
The committees in charge of the ball
were as follows: Arrangements and
invitation. l. S. Fink, r. L. Fuller.
w. Z. Moody; reception. G. T. Fish
beck. j. +. Ssrtor. jr.. Bert Thomp-
son. Carl Walthers: Floor. c. f. Fish
beck, F. c. Rohlan. j. s. Knoertzer.
VIM. Peck: soliciting. Perry L. Bang
hart.
The members of the department are
ali greatly. pleased with the support
given the ball by the citizens of Alma.
Chief Fishbeck voiced their pleasure
at the ball in few well chosen words.
and the department unites as one
in expressing its appreciation through
both the home papers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-07
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

LLOYD Smith. %. Wheeler Norsa
Kenid. 10. Wheeler.
Ira Andrews 81, New Haven Rens
Chapman 10. New Haven.
Merle Duffmen 90. Ashley: Flossie
Insley. IS. Ashley.
Asa Safe. "a. LAFAYETTE; Martha A.
Aldrich. 20. Lafayette.
John II. Colt. 80. North Shade;
Elsie b futile, 23. Maiden. Mass
William Pidoook. 20. Breckenrid ge:
Belle Eber %. Wheeler.
Rov r. Foote. 81. Emerson Dorfa
L. Mari. 81. Lafayette.
Rube Carpenter. "a. Alma; Mamie
Kampher. 10. Riverdale.
VIM. Romannas Kiser. "a. Alma
Flora Mae Finch. 81. Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-07
EAST SUMNER.

Mrs. John Culp spent New Year s
with her dauhter at Cedar Springs
Mr. and Mrs. John Delling of New
ark spent Sunday with S. p. Beck and
family.
Miss Marie Hale and Hazel Psrdee
returned to school after "a week s
vacation with their parents.
Guy Horton and family spent Sun
day with MIR. and Mrs. III. NJ Sheap-
herd.
Miss Mabel Shepherd spent Sunday
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. FL.
M. Shepherd.
Mrs J. G. Pardee and daughter.
Margaret. are visiting relatives at
Portland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-07

oRDRR FOR PUBIICATION-FINAI. ADJ
( M PronATE couRr FOR rHE COUNTY OF
GRATfOT.
state Of Michigan
"A n session Of said court held at the probate
-.,.ice On the village Of Ithaca. IN said cos-ty
4 4, fllr t1th day of December. 4. D.. 1905
present Hon. Isaac ;. Scaver, JUDGE :. Pro-
bate.
in he matter Of the estate 81 Mary HUT.
licensed Elmer ". Post having fled In said
..,gri his iiual administration account, ard IN.
petition praring for the allow nee thereof aud
/ a The assignment and distribution of the
rt-.dtie OF sal estate 10 the VERSIONS entitled
iurrelO
4 ID fopo az ten O'Clock IN the forenoon. nj
aid probate Office. be aud - hereby appointed
f,f examining and allowing said account and
tsfiug ~aid petition.
n - further ordered that public notice thereof
p. ofvfu bv publication Of a copy OF this order
81 lnrer successive weeks previous TO said day
~ hearing in the Alma Record. newspaper
=. ss..t4i and circulated In said county.
ISAAC 5. sBAvER.
trur copy) Judge Of Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-07

The Clare Courier. edited bv o
r. Garfield. secretary of the state
democratic central committee, and
recognized as one of the strong demo-
cratic ograns of Michigan. announced
editoriallv last week that with this
issue and during the period in which
the present owner NAV remain in
control. the Courier will be published
as an independent paper. -
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-07
A PIONEER GONE.

In the death of Mrs. Harriet Jane
Everden. which occurred at the home
of her son. John NJ. Everden of
Ithaca. on Thursday. December "a.
after long illness. Gratiot county
loses another of its earliest pioneer
women. She was eighty wears of age.
and had lived in Gratiot county since
1855.