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Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
SAN PEDRO
Correspondent Home 372.
Circulation 125 5th st.
CAPSIzED LAUNCH
MAY MEAN TRAGEDY
Propeller in Air-HeaVy Sea
Does Damage to the
BreakWater

SAN PEDRO, Feb. lie. r. Hall,
who arrived here in a gasoline launch
today from San Diego, where he left
Wednesday noon, reports seeing a gas
oline launch below Newport beach
which had apparently been capsiZed, as
its propeller was projecting out of the
water. The boat was about thirty feet
long, as near as could be estimated,
when it was seen by Hall last night
about II o'clock. 1t is supposed this
boat was capsized by the storm and
heavy sea which has been running the
past twenty-four hours. The occupants
of this boat probably have perished in
the sea. Nothing definite has been
learned yet concerning the boat or it's
occupants
The heavy sea which is running here
is causing much damage to the govern
ment breakwater, and it is stated that
the unprotected part of the breakwater
where the rock has not yet been filled
in will probably be carried away should
the sea continue to rage much longer.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
SCHOONER IN DISTRESS
MAKES PORT TOWNSEND
Sails Rendered Useless and Crew Half
Starved, Vessel Finally Arrives
at Destination

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash, Feb. Ii.
Out forty-two days from San Pedro
to Coos Bay. Ore, the American schoon-
er Esther Buhne, Capt. Olsen, arrived
this morning.
ness and everything about the vessel a
wreck, the crew of seven report a dis
NAL story of distress. So severe were
the storms encountered that hope of
reaching land at times seemed useless.
After many attempts to gain Coos
Bay and afterwards Umpqua river and
Grays Harbor, the most serious event
of the voyage came when the last of
the sails was blown out in attempting
to beat into Grays Harbor before a
southerly gale. Without steerage way
and with stores and furniture torn
loose and threshing about, the crew la
bored thirty hours without warm food
or rest to rig a makeshift sail to get
off shore.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
TESTIFIES HE ASSISTED
IN DELIVERING 100000
Attorney for United Railroads Says He
Went with Tirey L. Ford to
Get Money

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 11.-William
M. Abbott, one of the attorneys for the
United Railroads, was a witness today
in the trial Of Michael Coffey, the for
mer supervisor who is charged with
accepting bribes to influence his votes
on various public privileges awarded
the corporations.
Mr.. Abbott testified he had accom-
panied General Counsel Tirey L. Ford
to the United States mint on two oc-
casions, and that he assisted him in
conveying to the office of the general
accountant two installments of $50, 900
each, made payable to Mr.. Ford's order
by Patrick Calhoun.
E. d. Hawkins. chief bookkeeper OF
the mint, told of the amounts paid out
and the character of the money trans
ferred to the keeping of the United
Railroads representatives
Carroll Cook, attorney for the de-
fendant, interposed constant objections
to the testimony.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
News From Neighboring Cities

left forty head of mules unprotected in
the rain for several days. They Sc
cured continuance until Monday.
Members of the United Presbyterian
church have organized a Strangers
league, the officers of which will be
elected at a meeting next Wednesday.
The jury trial demanded by Charles
Miller, accused of the illegal sale of
liquor, has been postponed again, this
time until February 19.
Arrangements are being made by the
Odd Fellows for their annual masuue-
rade ball, which will be held March Z in
WoodmenS hall.
There were no exercises at Occidental
college today. the time being observed
as day of prayer. The services were
led by Rev. Matt S. Hughes Of the First
Methodist church.
President Baer of Occidental has re-
turned from a flying trip to Colorado
Springs, where he was the guest of
Professor Slocum of Colorado college.
Through a crossed electric wire com
ing into contact with a gaspipe fire
broke out this evening in the residence
of Assistant City Attorney Paul A.
Homberger, 341 South Madison avenue.
An alarm was turned in, but before the
department could respond the flames
were extinguished. The damage was
nominal.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
REDLANDS MAY DECIDE ON
MUNICIPAL LIGHT PLANT
Conference with Home Company
Likely to Result in Call for
Bond Issue

REDLANDS, Feb. 1.-THE officers Of
the Home Gas and Electric company
have held a conference with a COM
mittee from the city trustees which
may result in Redlands calling for a
bond issue for a municipal lighting
plant. The conference was called at the
suggestion of the Home company, and
Mayor H. P. D. Kingsbury, J. ]. Prem
dergast and r. M. Cheesman represent
ed the trustees. Reports of the River
side and Pasadena plants were heard
The company has not made any def
mite proposition, but the understanding
is that it will be at price not greater
than that which Pasadena spent in the
construction of it's plant.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
OCEAN PARK
LA Pier ave.
Home 4o1S. Sunset 1881
PIER AVENUE DISTRICT
FLOODED BY STORM WATER
Lake Street Directors Point to Con-
dition of Thoroughfare to Sub
stantiate Their Protest

OCEAN PARK, Feb. 1.-THE heavy
rain Of the last twenty-four hours
flooded the streets in the neighborhood
Of the Pier avenue district and trans
formed Lake street into a veritable ac-
tive demonstration of it's name. The
street is a new one and there has been
a long drawn out fight over it's accept
ance, the property owners claiming that
the work was not done according to
specifications.
Many of these same property owners
are today pointing to the condition of
the street as verification of their claims
and it looks as if their objections were
sustained.
Main street, which is asphalted
everywhere except where the Los An
geles Pacific road had it's tracks, was
full from curb to curb during the
greater part of the day and night,
while the side streets carried their
quota of water from the hill country.
Wagons using Main street are COM
PEELED to stick close to the curb to
avoid being begged in the streaks Of
mud where the rails have been re-
moved.
The present storm brings the seasons
rainfall up to 1880 inches.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
MONROVIA
A36 w. Palm ST.
LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY TO BE
OBSERVED IN ALL SCHOOLS
Phone: Home, Black 127.

MONROVIA, Feb. 10.-Lincoln's S
birthday will be observed by the
schools in the forenoon. Rev. A. E.
Johnson will speak at the high school.
Rev. Radcliffe at the Charlotte avenue
school and Rev. F. E. Parsons at the
Orange avenue school.
The civics committee of the city has
negotiated a 220-yard cinder path for
the Charlotte avenue school, and work
on it has begun.
The Granite club will give its annual
banquet at the knights of Pythias hall
Wednesday evening, February II.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER
is VERDICT AGAINST BELL
Man Who Shot Actor Whom He Found
with Wife Pleads Self
Defense

DENVER, Feb. 11.-Within less than
two hours after argument of counsel
had ended this afternoon the jury in
the case of Burbette Bell, who shot
Cuvier Dury to death month ago, re-
turned a verdict of guilty of voluntary
manslaughter.
plead the "unwritten law" but justified
the shooting of Drury on the ground
that he was defending his own life.
Bell is from Cincinnati and is the son
of a well known scientist.
Drury hailed originally from Dayton,
Ohio.
During the trial Bells wife told the
story of her relations with Drury, say
ing she was attached to him by his
promise of a career upon the stage.
The shooting occurred in the hallway
of a rooming house where Drury and
Mrs. Bell had been living together.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
LONG BEACH
INDEPENDENTS ARE
AGAIN SUCCESSFUL
Elect Councilman of First Ward After
Winning Recall EIection-TabIe
License Election May
Be Called
No. 4 Pine Street.
Phone Home ESQ
Especial to The Herald I


LONG BEACH, Feb. 1.-THE candi-
date Of the Independent party, T. G..
Hartman, was elected today to sue
ceed Charles T. McGrew as councilman
from the First ward. The vote stood:
Snow, 121; Hartman, 155.
Despite the steady rain the workers
on both sides stayed out all day, press
ing into service numerous autos and
carriages. Out of a registration Of 293
276 votes were cast.
This marks the second victory for the
Independent forces. A week ago today
Fred Baldwin was elected to succeed
E. w. Hoag in the Seventh ward, Hoag
being. recalled. Some progressive steps
may be taken by the council as a re-
suit of the two elections. Hoag was
recalled because he would not vote for
the special election on the question Of
a table license for the Hotel Virginia.
McGrew resigned while the matter was
hanging fire, leaving the council in an
unbreakable deadlock.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
DRESSED FOR DANCE, MAN
IS DUMPED INTO DITCH
Horse Slips on Steep Grade and Slides
Twenty-Five Feet Down
Hill

LONG BEACH, Feb. 11.-Unable to
get a foOthold on the steep grade lead
ing from the strand up to Ocean ave-
nue., a horse hitched to a buggy from
the Rex stables slid backward down
the hill last night distance of twenty
five feet. The wheels then turned, up
setting the buggy and rolling the occu-
pants in the mud and slush. They
were George HiXson, a Los Angeles
druggist, and the driver, Dick Harris.
Hixson had come from Los Angeles
to attend the Elks' ball at the Majestic
pavilion and was driving toward the
home of a young woman whom he was
to escort to the dance. He was attired
in full dress. He was stunned by his
fall and was splattered with mud from
head to foot. After receiving medical
attention he returned to Los Angeles.
The buggy was wrecked.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
LUMBER sCHoONERs ANCHOR
OUTSIDE PORT LOS ANGELES

PORT LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1.-THE
steam schooner Claremont, from San
Francisco with 11S,OO0 feet Of lumber
for the Pioneer Lumber company of
Hollywood, and the Majestic, with
100000 feet for the same firm from San
Pedro, dropped anchor outside today.
The heavy ground swell running
served to keep the vessels from land
ing, the officers fearing damage to the
wharf. The Helene was forced to leave
her berth last night and anchor in the
roadstead for the same reason.
The Grays Harbor, with 178,00O feet
of pine lumber for the Nebeker Lumber
company Of Santa Monica, is due from
Grays Harbor this evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
REPRESENTATIVES OF RIVAL
COMPANIES FALL TO BLOWS

REDLANDS, Feb. 11.-Gilbert Noel
of the Home Gas and Electric com
pany and Fred Lasher of the Edison
Electric company came to blows on
the street yesterday. Tuesday after
noon while the Home was installing
fixtures in house on East State street
Lasher put in an appearance and the
fight started. Lasher is very much the
larger man, but says Noel hit him first
without cause. Noel claims he was
called a dirty little runt" An empIoye
of the Edison company appeared before
Justice Clifford to make out a warrant
for the arrest of Noel. Lasher has been
under a physicians care since the en-
counter
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
TWO=INCH RAINFALL is
RECORD FOR LONG BEACH

LONG BEACH, Feb. lin a record
breaking rain which started last night
about o'clock and continued until this
afternoon nearly two inches of rain
fell. At o'clock this morning the pre-
cipitatiOn was said to have been 121
inches, and in the three hours that fol-
lowed another half inch fell.
A strong gale accompanied the rain.
The sea was lashed into a fury and a
number of cylinders under the pier
were weakened.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
EMMANUEL MOVEMENT RIDING
ON THE CREST OF THE WAVE

PASADENA, Feb. 11-With the ad-
ded start given the Emmanuel move
ment by the appearance here last Sun
day of DR.. Elwood Worcester, Rev. Les
lie E. Larned of All Saints Episcopal
church is having larger and larger
classes in the clinics maintained by
the leaders here. Sunday morning he
Will speak for the first time on the
Emmanuel movement, and the evening
service will see the inauguration of a
series of practical talks on insomnia.
and other practical features of the
movement. Glasses will be held after
each meeting.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
NOT REQUIRE BONDS
THAT JAPANESE GO BACK
Acting Governor Says Such Legis.a-
tion Against Asiatics Will Not
Be Enacted

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE Sec
retary of state has received a telegram
from Acting Governor Hay of the
state of Washington stating he has
been assured by both the state senate
and house that no bill requiring Jap
anese to attend the Alaskan Yukon
Pacific exposition at Seattle to give
bond for their return to their own
country has been introduced, and that
each body has assured him by unani-
nous resolution that should such a bill
be offered it will be Immediately in
definitely postponed.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
ROUGH PASSAGE CAUSES
HERMOSA TO TURN MACK

SAN PEDRO, Feb. 1.-THE steamer
Hermosa, which plies daily between
here and Catalina island, turned back
today shortly after leaving the outer
harbor on account of the rOughness of
the sea.
There were only a few passengers,
most of whom were residents of Cata-
lima island, who preferred not to be
tossed by the restless waves even the
short distance Of some twenty miles
between here and Catalina. Captain
Blanchard also thought it would be i'm
possible to make a landing at Avalon.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
Knee Is Wrenched

LONG BEACH, Feb. I-Motorman
KinF of the Willows line of the Pacific
Electric was another victim of last
nights accident at Watts, when a Long
Beach car struck a Watts local car
King leaped from the car just before
the crash came, but one knee was bad
ly wrenched and he lost $40 which fell
from his pockets. Today he made a
hurried trip to Watts, but found no
trace of the lost money.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
BASKETBALL PLAYER HURT

LONG BEACH, Feb. 11.-Miss Verna
Tinklepaugh. known as one of the
fastest basketball forwards on any
Southern California girls team, fell on
the wet veranda at the high school to-
day, fracturing an ankle. 1t is feared
she will not be able soon to participate
in any of the scheduled games. The
local girls team has been a champion
organization for three years.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
DEATHS

GOODRICH-Angus Goodrich, Sc years. native
of New York, county hospital; pulmonary
phthisis.
WILSON-AIetta Wilson, IS days. native of
California, Westlal1e hospital; pelvic abscess.
PAINTER-Thomas Painter, 20 months, native
of Nevada, Sisters hospital; heart disease
BUCKINGHAM-Harry E. Buckingham, 81
years, native of Iowa, 1922 Mohawk avenue:
rheumatism.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Rothweiles. "a years,
native of Illinois, Good Samaritan hospital;
typhoid fever
EBERLEE-Harry Eberlee, 81 years. native of
Canada, Santa Fe hospital; typhoid fever
LATTIMER-Frank P Lattimer, q years. ma
tive of Wisconsin; shock
FORNERIS-Pietro Forneris 2S years. native
of Italy. French hospital; pneumonia
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
Mrs. Irvine Dead

SANTA ANA, Feb. 11.-News was re-
ceived here today of the death yester-
day at San Francisco Of Mrs. Irvine,
wife of James Irvine, owner of the big
San Joaquin ranch. Mrs. Irvine had
not been well for some time, but went
north a week ago to prepare for a trip
to Japan with her husband, and they
were to have sailed next Tuesday. The
funeral will be held in San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
Order Negroes to Leave

PITTSBURG, Feb. lin a raid
early today the police of Brownsville.
Pa, arrested $50 negroes who have
been loafing about the coke ovens. All
were discharged at a hearing later and
ordered to leave town, except six who
are being held pending an investigation
of their records in Pittsburg and else
where.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
BUYS 1000 Acres

SANTA ANA, Feb. lis. 0. Walker
Of Buena Park, well known Republican
county politician, has acquired a 1000
acre tract of land in Tulare county and
will plant one-half of it to alfalfa this
season. He left tonight for the north
to arrange for the erection of dwelling
house and barns preparatory to moving
his family to the new home.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
Constable Fined

SANTA ANA, Feb. 11.-Maitland
Smith, the Talbert constable who yes
terday pleaded guilty to selling whisky
at his pool room and upon whose SEN
tence was to have been passed this
morning, waived time for sentence yes
terday afternoon and was fined $3.50,
which was paid.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
DOMINION IRON AND STEEL
COMPANY SECURES JUDGMENT
Big Canadian Concern Is Exonerated
of Charge of Breaking Contract
with Competitor

HALIFAX, N. S., Feb. 11-A judg-
ment in favor of the Dominion Iron
and Steel company in it's suit against
the Dominion Coal company for breach
of contract in the matter of delivery Of
coal has been delivered by the privy
council of Great Britain, according to
a cablegram received here today. About
S5.OOO.OOO is involved in the suit.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
Reuisterinu Voters

SAN PEDRO, Feb. 11.-Deputy Clerk
Robert Brown of Los Angeles is here
today registering voters for the special
election of March 10. The interests are
very busy hunting up struggling voters
and seeing that they are registered.
About fifty new names are reported
added to the list today.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
Inch of Rain

SANTA ANA, Feb. 11.-Over an inch
of rain fell last night and today, and it
is still raining. There is considerable
water in the Santa Ana river, but moth
ing like a flood.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
FUNERAL NOTICE

THE MEMBERS OF THE FRATERNAI,
Brotherhood requested to attend the
funeral Of Judge E. E. Selph of Golden
Eagle lodge No IT'S Friday o. m at
Berean hall, Temple auditorium, corner
9TH and olive. Interment Hollywood.
Sade L. Basford Sec, G. w Bailey.
Pres 919-1
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
Local Option Law ReneaIed

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 1.-THE house
of representatives late today passed the
Proctor-Tomlinson bill repeating the
county local option law by a vote of
50 to A.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
GIRLS

NOBLE-To vern R. and Annie B. Noble, 1927
Marmion way.
THoMAs-To Henry and Mary c. Thomas 525
Pecan street.
LYRER-To 0. c. and Edith Lyrer, 1900 Nor
ton street.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
BIRTHS
BOYS

ROSE-To Richard and Agnes Rose, HOO San
Pedro.
LEMAUX-To Geo. E. and Grace Lemaux AIS
East Vernon avenue.
ROMERO-To Diego and Natividad Romero,
$40 New High.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
MONEY TO LOAN

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MONEY LOANED TO SALAARIED PEOPLE:
CONFIDENTIAL MUTUAL TRUST CO., SOB o. T.
johnson bldg. 12.20.50
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
Weather Conditions

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1.-THE storm has
overspread California, causing generous rains
throughout the state. At Sacramento 1.4S
inches have fallen. Heavy snow is reported in
the mountains. The storm probably will drift
eastward.
Southeast warnings are displayed on the
southern coast and northwest of San Francisco.
The relative humidity at Red Bluff 95 per
cent and at Fresno 80 per cent.
Forecast
Los Angeles and vicinity: Light showers
Friday; fresh south winds.
San Francisco and vicinity: Light showers
Friday; fresh southwest winds.
Santa Clara valley: Light showers Friday;
fresh south winds.
San Joaquin valley: Light showers Friday,
fresh south winds.
Sacramento valley: Showers Friday; light
south wind, changing to north.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
NOTED PIONEER ENDS
HIS LIFE BY POISON
FRED F. COOLEY FOUND DEAD
AT ROANOKE HOTEL
Leaves Note to Wife Saying 1t Had
to Come - Was Prominent
in Local Business
Circles
Especial to The Herald 7

SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 1.-THE
community was shocked this morning
by the death of Fred F. Cooley, secre-
tary and treasurer of the George NJ.
Cooley company, the pioneer hardware
house of this city.
hour this morning and went to the
store, arriving there at GAS. Later he
went out, telling the head clerk he was
going out to breakfast. He must have
gene direct to the Roanoke hotel. where
ne saw Fred Corliss and told him he
had been out all night and wanted to
lie down. He asked Corliss to call him
at 10 O'Clock, and Corliss returned at
that hour. Entering he found Cooley
half kneeling beside the bed, and, see
ing blood, supposed he had shot him
self. He locked the room and at once
went after the dead mans brother,
George M. Cooley.
Then the truth was learned. Mr..
Cooley had swallowed a dose of car
bolic acid.
He left this note to his wife: Dear
Wife: 1t had to come. Notify my fam
lily immediately, so you will be cared
for. I am not the only fellow who has
come to this. Fred"
That anything was wrong with Mr.
Cooley's private financial affairs, or
with those of the company of which he
was treasurer, is strenuously denied.
In fact, the case is surrounded by a
mystery, but ill health is generally as
signed as the cause.
Mr.. Cooley was prominent in business
circles and had been for many years.
He was a native of this valley and had
passed his entire life here.
The coroner's jury this afternoon
rendered a simple verdict of death by
carbolic acid, administered.
This is said to be the third member
of the family who has committed sui
eide. An older brother, Jack Cooley,
some fifteen years ago took his own
life by shooting, while Mrs. Archibald
of Cotton, a sister, died some years ago
mysteriously from poison.
Decedent leaves several brothers and
sisters, besides his aged parents, Mr.
and Mrs. George Cooley of East Cotton.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
THE WEATHER
LOS ANGELES, Feb. II, 1909.

LOS ANGELES, Feb II, 1909
Time. Bar. ITherIH~ mi Wind. Well Wea;h-2
5 a. M 20 96 IS 81 NE IA LtFain
5 p. M 29.s5 q g Sc 10 Lt.Rain.
Maximum temperature, 81.
Minimum temperature as.
Rainfall past twenty-four hours, 1.19.
Rainfall for season, 1926
Rainfall last season to date, 1851.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-12
NOTES OF CURRENT EVENTS

SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 1.-THE
suit of Henry G. Dent ct al. VS.. the
California Fruit Growers association,
the Fontana Development company,
Merchants Trust company, John G.
North ct al. has been compromised.
At least that was the announcement
made in court this afternoon when the
case came to a sudden stop with the
declaration that stipulation would be
submitted to the court next Tuesday
morning. The attorneys will give out
nc hint as to the conditions of the
compromise. This is the case involv-
ing the affairs of the late Ollie J. Wat
k1ns and associates. An effort at COM
promise has been in progress for some
time past.
Plans are rapidly maturing for the
annual dinner of the chamber of COM
merce, which probably will be held the
last of this or early next month. The
newly organized chamber is taking on
a rapid growth, a large number of new
members having been secured. Perma-
nent headquarters, with a show room
for a home products exhibit, will soon
be opened in a downtown store room.
Johnny Paine, charged with robbery
of a Frenchman named Casada, was
discharged today by Justice Thomas at
the close of the preliminary hearing,
the prisoner being defended by Attor-
ney S. w. McNabb. The case has at
tracted attention as it was through ex-
posures in connection with it that At
torney Cramer B. Morris some months
ago dropped out of sight and the ex-
posure of his wholesale defalcations
came about.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-02-25
Vocal Vases.

H. anr.cn; PrruvianS must have
u"G":>,rcI >c:&cihInT Of the laws
OF atmospheric pressure, else how
could they haze constructed some
Of the very curious jars and vases
they left behind them? One Of
these pieces OF pottery was orna-
mcnted with the figures Of two
monkeys, and when water was pour
ed into or out Of the vessel sounds
like the screeching Of monkeys
were heard. Another similar vessel
had the figure of bird. which ut
tered appropriate notes; another
was oruamentcd with a cat which
rewed. and another with snakes
which Missed. A most ingenious wa
ter jar bore the form of an aged
woman, upon whose cheeks tears
were seen to trickle, while sobs were
heard, when water was poured from
the jar.