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Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
ST. GATHERINGS GUILD
BAZAAR PROVES SUCCESS

HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 4.-The members
of ST. GATHERINGS guild of st. Stephens
Episcopal church closed the most sue
cessful bazaar that has ever been held
in this city this evening. The affair
was held yesterday afternoon and this
afternoon, and all of the wares offered
for sale were disposed of and a fair
sum was received. 1t was for the
benefit of the parish home fund
Mrs. c. j. George was the chairman
of the arrangements committee, and
she had as her assistants Mrs. II. r.
Rodenhouse, Mrs. Garret Van Horne,
Mrs. b. f. Jacobs, Mrs. e. G.. Waldron,
Mrs. II. T.. Wright, Mrs w. o. Poor
Mrs. G. c. Vann Nest, Mrs. f. S. Eld-
ridge, Mrs. Alexander B. Barret, Mrs.
William Claypool, Mrs. Ella Hoard
Mrs. Johnston. Mrs. Thomas T.. Cooke,
Mrs. Vail, Mrs. Matthews, Mrs. B. w.
Riley, Mrs. L. II. Durant, Mrs. Nell
Blackburn, Mrs. Chester T. Hoag, Mrs.
A. A. Caldwell. Mrs. A. r. Schloesser,
Mrs. f. Habersham. Mrs. Wilson, Mrs.
Stratford Mrs. Newton, Mrs. Ida Walk
er, Mrs. e. f. Bogardus, Mrs. Mont
gomery, Mrs w. +. Senour, Mrs Row
land, and Misses Mary Rodenhouse,
Minnie Brydges, Blanche Fitch, Bird
Shurtliff, Anna Hoff, Daisy Moore,
Florence Hall, Frances Cochrane, van
Horne, Phyllis Richardson, Marion
Beveridge, Esther Fry and Helen Will
liaIhs.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
WORK ON HOTEL
WAITS LIBEL SUITS
Abbot Kinney Says Everything Is in
Readiness to Construct the
Proposed Beach
Hostelry
Especial to The Herald


VENICE, Dec. AT q meeting of
the Venice chamber of commerce
Abbot Kinney made formal announce
ment that everything is in readiness to
construct the proposed big beach hotel
at Windward avenue and Ocean Front.
He tempered his announcement, how
ever, with the statement that nothing
would be done further toward con-
struction of the hotel so long as cer-
tain suits are pending in the Los An
geles county courts. He referred to the
libel suits for sums aggregating $780,
900, brought against Kinney and other
Venetians as the outcome of the Ocean
Park disincorporation fight two years
ago.
The suits were brought by G.. M.
Jones, Dana Burks, w. H. Anderson
and A. w. Layne, all politicians, who
alleged that they had been libeled by
statements published in the campaign
over McKinney's name. There are
eleven suits in all, several of which
are expected to be brought to trial
within the next few months. All the
belonged at the time to
the faction which was said to be
against the upbuilding of
Venice, and the libel suits were begun
without any possible grounds for action,
according to Kinney's friends.
1t is said Kinney's recent eastern
trip was associated with the hotel
project, and the hackers of the plan
ire prepared to go ahead at once, but
hey have been advised not to pro-
,eed until the libel suits are disposed
If. Kinney, in his address to the
chamber Of commerce. made it plain
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
TLAYA WANTS
G. AIMS PROBED
NICARAGUA'S. PRESIDENT IS
BECOMING NERVOUS
ASKS FOR COMMISSION TO GO
TO CoRINTo
Chief Executive of Southern Republic
Begs for estigation-Trans-
port Prairie Still Stuck
In Mud
rAasociated Pressl

MANAGUA, Dec. 4-President Ze-
laya has asked the United States to
send a commission to Nicaragua to in
Vestigate conditions existing here, and
says that If its findings show that his
administration is detrimental to Cen
tral America he Will resign.
President Zelaya believes the infor-
mation sent to the United States re-
garding cruelties practiced by his gov
ernment is prejudicial, and that a dis
Interested investigation will show mat
ters in better light.
"A crucial battle between the joint in
surgent forces of Gen Estrada, with
1000 men, and Col. Osejo, with 1000 SOL
diers, on the one hand, and the govern
ment troops of President Zelaya, in un-
known numbers, on the other, will be
fought before next Wednesday, at
Rama, 1t is expected.
Estrada is fortified at Rama, his en-
trenchments being strung with hun
dreds of miles of barbed wire. Victory
It materializes, the way will be opened
Tor an advance upon Managua during
the dry season Of January.
Gen. Estrada, president of the provis-
ional government and leader of the rev.
olutionists, made the following state
ment with regard to Secretary Knox's
action In dismissing Senior Rodriguez,
Nicaraguan charge d'affaires at WASH
ington:
Il know that American sympathy is
with us. The United States has al
ways been the upholder and exponent
OF liberty, justice and good government.
We are striving for this in the name |
OF Nicaragua. / send greetings to tho |
people OF that noble nation, the United |
States of America"
The action OF the United States has
been enthusiastically received here, and
there has been great rejoicing.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
OFFERS OF LAND
MADE FOR GUN SITE
George n. Peck Places Price on Three
Tracts and r. D. Sepulveda
Submits Acres for
Consideration

SAN PEDRO, Dec. 4.-Another visit
was made to San Pedro today by
Lieut.. Charles Leeds of the United
States government engineers office.
Today he conferred with Roman D.
Sepulveda in regard to ten acres of
land at Whites point, which the gov
ernment desires for sites for search
lights in connection with the fortifica-
tions which will be placed at Point
Firmin.
Mr.. Sepulveda did not quote price,
1t is said. on this land. but did say he
would sell seventy acres back on the
hills near Whites point for $4,000.
1t is stated that George II. Peck
today submitted to Lieut.. Leeds his
prices on three large tracts in the
Marine View tract, a separate price
being placed on one piece containing
166 acres. another containing 29S acres
and another 347 acres. The larger
pieces include the smaller, all of this
land lying west OF Helena street be-
yond the resort known as Point Fir
min.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
TRANSPORT PRAIRIE IS
STILL STUCK IN MIRE
OF PEA PATCH ISLAND

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 4.-with
nearly all her coal and great uuantI-
ties Of her stores on lighters the
transport Prairie is still fast tonight
In the mud flats of Pea Patch island.
Where she grounded Thursday night
while speeding down the Delaware
river on her way to Central America.
She has sustained no damage.
Another attempt to float the vessel,
the third since she became fast, was
made at flood tide this afternoon. but
she was not moved. The big transport
is imbedded five or six feet in the sofs
river bottom, and 1t is now believed
that her cargo will have to be taken
on before there will be a chance to
free her.
According to river men the Prairie
Is about $50 feet west of the main
channel. -Four tugs worked on the
ship for two hours this afternoon, and
whether another attempt will be made
to pull her Off at high water tomor-
row is not known here.
Admiral Klmball, on board tho
Prairie, is in constant communication
by wireless with the navy department
and he expects to receive orders dur
ing the night with regard to further
attempts to float the vessel.
The officers and 700 marines on
board the Prairie are chafing at the
delay in getting away, but are work.
ing vigorously to help float the ship.
The marines have been put to good
use in lightering the vessel.
The work of preparing the transport
Dixie, now at the navy yard, has pro-
gressed so far that the ship can sail
within a few hours to take the Prai-
ries place. The Dixie was being made
ready for sea before the Prairie went
aground, and after the news of her
mishap reached the yard the work
was pushed as much as possible.
The officers of the Dixie expect to |
be ordered to take the Prairie's ma
rines to the isthmus of Panama.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
LODGE OF SORROW TO BE
OBSERVED AT LONG BEACH

LONG BEACH, Dec. 4.-The annual
lodge of sorrow will be held tomorrow
night at the First Christian church by
the Long Beach lodge of Elks. The
memorial committee, c. H. Cleveland,
G. w. Isaacs and Herbert Lowe, an
nounce the following program:
Organ voluntary, Mrs. c. r. Mitchell; (;
mo Night, No Sorrow There" double
quartet opening ceremonies, the lodge;
invocation. the Rev. Shelton Bissell;
solo, abide with Me-" Mrs. Ora B.
Day; memorial address, Frank G. Tyr
rell duet, Il Waited. for the Lord"
Mesdames Mary olive Graves and j.
w. Young; 1.-The Vacant Chair" quar-
tet; eulogy, Rev. f. NJ Rogers;
BLESSED Is That Land" quartet; clos
ing ceremonies, the lodge; benedlction,
Rev. Will A. Belts; organ postlude,
Mrs. C. r. Mitchell.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
Library Consolidation Plan

LONG BEACH, Dec. A movement
to consolidate the Alamitos library
with the Long Beach library probably
will be carried out if lothian Bixby,
donor of the property on which the
Alamitos library stands, offers no OBJ
lection. The growth of the Long
Beach public library has resulted in
the partial covering of the Alamitos
llbrary's field, and the women in the
Alamitos Library association are will
ing to turn the library over if they
are allowed to retain the right of hold
ing social gatherings in the building
Mr.. BiXby gave the site on the con-
dition that it be used for library pur-
poses only,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
BENTLEY STOCK PLAYERS
WILL LEAVE LONG BEACH
Manager Leonard Makes Arrangement
for Southern California Circuit at
Small Playhouses

LONG BEACH, Dec. 4.-Considerable
surprise was caused here today by the
report that the Bentley stock company
would close its engagement at the
Bentley theater tomorrow night and
that the company would go to San
Bernardino for six weeks.
Manager Leonard of the Long Beach
theater is said to have arranged cir
cult including the Long Beach theater,
the Bentley theater and two San Ber-
nardino playhouses. and that he will
alternate the company headed by
Charles King and Marjorie Rambeau
and the present Bentley company be-
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
NIGHTG0WN IGNlTED AND
WOMAN is BADLY BURNED

PASADENA, Dec. AIRS Anna
Davis, an elderly widow, was terribly
burned about the face, head and chest
at her home, 1175 North Fair Oaks
avenue, this evening. She was about
to retire when a candle she carried
ignited her nightgown. Her screams
attracted others in the house, but the
flames were not extinguished until
she was frightfully burned. She was
taken to the Pasadena hospital, where
she is in a precarious condition.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
SANTA MONICA NEWS NOTES

SANTA MONICA, Dec. 4.-William
Wallace Woodruff, aged 65, q Civil
War veteran, died suddenly today at
his home. 51S Oregon avenue, Ar
rangements for the funeral services
will not be made until a brother in
Winsted, Conn, where Woodruff for
merly resided. is heard from. Wood
ruff was nephew of the late William
l.. Gilbert, wealthy clocl1maker OF
Connecticut.
Santa Monica camp Woodmen of
the World No. 657 is planning the
initiation of a number OF candidates
at big meeting to be held Tuesday
night. December A. The degree work
will be put on by the Vernon camp
officers
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
TONG WAR TALK IS
RESULT OF FIRE
San Rernardino Blaze Is of Mysteri-
GUS Origin and the Police
Will Investigate the
Matter
Especial to The Herald.l

SAN BERNARDINO, Dec. 4.-To-
night it is limited among Chinese mer-
chants in the city that the fire which
this morning burned three of the prin-
cipal buildings in Chinatown may be
the result of a Tong war. During years
past there have been serious outbreaks
among the Chinese, and the police have
interefered on several occasions.
Wong MIN, king of Chinatown" de-
nies that the Tong war which is on in
San Francisco has been extended
among the merchants here. The mys-
terious origin of the fire, however, is
to be investigated
The buildings occupied by the That
Kee and On Yick company were COM
pletely destroyed, while a third build
ing was also badly damaged.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
LONG BEACH NorEs

LONG BEACH, Dec. 4.-David Boil
linger, lad who lives at Orange, was
picked up by the police here late last
night. This, the police say, is the third
time his desire to run away from home
has been checked in this city.
A table beet weighing twenty-six
pounds and measuring thirty inches
in circumference has been placed III
the chamber of commerce by George
II. Brown, 1859 Linden avenue.
Company H, Seventh regiment, will
give its fifth anniversary ball at Ma
jestic hall December 20,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05

that he believed Burks, Anderson,
Layne and Jones to be the chief fac
tors in holding back the work on the
hotel.
A large hotel of the type planned by
Kinney is considered by all beach
citizens sorely needed in this. section.
There is no large first-class modern
hotel anywhere on the beach, and it
is thought one would be amply patron
ized if it were built.
The plans, which are elaborate, call
for Venetian architecture, with all
modern improvements. The exact cost
of the hotel completed has not yet
been given out, but the figure is said
to approach very close to $1,000,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
WashlnatonIans Touring

REDONDO BEACH, Dec. AZ. g.
Deming, accompanied by his wife, son
and daughter. is at Hotel Redondo.
Mr. Deming is a lumberman of Aber-
deem. Wash, on tour of Southern Cal
ifornia. The Dewings expect soon to
go to San Francisco, where they will
sail for Honolulu to spend the remain
der OF the winter. A large touring car
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
FORMER MINNESOTAN
is KILLED BY CAR
Fatality Was Due to Mistaking Rapid
ity of Moving Car at Willow
Station
Especial to The Herald. ]

LONG BEACH, Dec. 4.-Nathan w.
Burris, As years of age, who came to
California from Duluth, Mimi, several
years ago, was instantly killed tonight
at Willow station, when he was struck
by a rapidly moving car on the Los
Angeles-Long Beach line.
Burris attempted to cross the track
on foot directly in front of the car, ap
parently mistaking the rapidity of its
movement. Burris was unmarried and
lived here with his aged mother.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
Ocean Park Aarle Eleots

OCEAN PARK. Dec. 4.-Ocean Park
aerie of Eagles. No. 924, chose d. w.
Baker worthy president at the cleo
tion held last Thursday evening. The
new members of the board of trustees
include o. A. Kirkelle. o. V. Steven
son and Henry Kroth. The annual
meeting and banquet will be held De-
cember 16.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
"Phoenix" MufflerS

"Phoenix' mufflers, the widely advertised
articles. Also "Wag" mufflers, another
popular style. We show these muflers in
ali colors; a splendid variety. They're made
in sizes that fit the neck, you know--and we
have splendid assOrtments in all sizes. Put
up in fancy boxes, soc each.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
Silk Protectors

silk knit dress suit prOtectOrs-they
cover the entire shirt front. Made like
knit scarfs; a new idea for a protector.
We have them In pearl and white; the
smartest, newest idea for evening wear.
Prices 81, So, $3.50 and $40.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
Woven Golf Vests

These fine golf vests are imported Eng
llsh stock. We also have an excellent
showing of vests of domestic weaving.
They are high cut vests, without sleeves
ShoIyn in assorted cOlors, with a particu-
larIy fine stock of heavy mixed grays.
Prices So. so and So.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
SANTA ANA NEWS NOTES

SANTA ANA, Dec. AT Elk club
rooms last night was given a card and
dancing party at which the hostesses
were Mesdames w. III. Burnham and j.
r. Porter. Two hundred invitations
had been issued and the affair proved
a great success.
The jury in the Kate Measer trial
was secured today after efforts of two
days. The case went over until
Monday.
The directorate of the San Diego
Orange Growers association recently
elected, organized this morning by
electing the following officers: Presi-
dent, S. j. Beales; vice president, A. A.
Mag; secretary and manager, William
S. Smart; treasurer, ]. II. Porter.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05

You can buy It. perhaps at many places. but
there's one BEST place to buy it-and that
place advertiSes.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05

tween the Bentley theater and one of
the San Bernardino houses. At the
other San Bernardino house and at
the Long Beach theater he will produce
musical comedy and vaudeville.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
New Auto Sweaters

These are really sweater coats that button snug
around the neck They're fine, high grade garments
beautifully InIt-true luxury in auto garment
shown in assorted cOlOrs, with extra line showing
Of soft grays. Price S5 each.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
Useful Gifts in Leather

Mems military hair brushes in
leather eases. The Illustration
shows how cleverly the brushes
are put up and into what
small compass they can be
packed when travelling. The
brushes themselves are of exec
did service. Prices for cOmplet
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
Mems Silk and Opera Hats

High grade Imported French and English
opera hats, SC, 81 and S. Imported English
silk hats, 81. If yeu want him to select his
own hat give him hat order. These are pur-
chasable in any amount in hat department
We sell thousands of Christmas hats every
year, for hats most acceptable gifts for
men. Full lines Of high grade hats-thousands
to select from. Caps and automobile headgear
In wide variety.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05

Leather covered
pocket TASKS In wide
variety of styles and
sizes. These make
excellent gifts for
men, especially for
those who go hunt
ing, fishing and on
other outing trips.
Some of the Drlees-
81, SIS, SO and So
strong values at
every price named.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
Canes and Walking Sticks

Mems canes in a splendid assortment of
~ styles, shapes and materials. Prices range
from soc to SIS each with unusually fine as
sOrtments of higr grade walking sticks. Nothing
like them shown elsewhere in Los Angeles.
You win have to see them to appreciate their
quality and beauty
new idea Is the folding cane. They're put
up in fine satin lined boxes, the cleVerest scheme
you've seen In a long time. Canes 81, in va
Tiety of woods. Boxes So and $780,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
xl Umbrellas for Both Men and Women
Fine Initial Handkerchiefs

Initial handkerehiefs from 15e each upward Pure linen
initial handkerehiefs handkerchcfs
purchased packed in boxes, half the
with eolOred
wide variety of tasteful patterns Soc 5c and 81 eaeh These
nOtin
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-10
LETTER FROM WAR GOVERNOR.
Communication From Late Gov. ]. G.
Smith Written in 1854 Recalled.

In a recent issue OF the Springfield
(Mass.) Republican is lengthy article
regarding certain letters written TO the
women having in charge a soldiers fair
held in the winter OF 1864. The prin,
cipal letter is one from Abraham Lin.
coin IN which he acknowledged an invita-
ton to attend the opening of the fair
and in addition are letters from the late
Gov. John Gregory Smith, of this city
cx-Gov. William A. Buckingham, OF
Connecticut, and Mrs. Lincoln. All the
letters pertained to the invitation Of
the women to attend the fair which was
the most extensive and successful OF any
undertaking Of the kind ever held, the
total receipts being $4,000. rss
The letter from the famous Presi-
dent was sold at auction for 500 and
The other letters were also sold at auc
ton but the amounts paid for the
sane are not known. ID. L. Harris. of
Springfield, was the purchaser Of Gov.
Smiths communication, the text of
which follows:
state of Vermont, Executive Chamber
"st. Adams, December %, 1864.
Charles Marsh Esq, Springfield Mass:
dear Siri-Owing to my absence in
Washington your favor of the 10th. ex-
tending TO me an invitation to be pres.
ent az the Springfield soldiers fair, to
be held in your city December 10, for
the benefit of the Soldiers Rest, did
not reach me until yesterday, too late
for me to accept the invitation. II
would have afforded me great pleas sure t.
have been present at the fair. and to
have met those friends OF the soldier in
your city who have contributed 80 large
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-10
LICENSE PICTURE SHOWS.
claremont, N. H, Selectmen Decide
People Want Them.

Claremont, N. H., Feb. 10.--Follow.
ing a final hearing Monday at which
were present some half dozen applicants
for licenses, the selcctmen have an
nomced their intention to grant license.
for continuous moving picture shows in
Claremont. The matter has been before
the scleetmen for year and half, has
been the subject Of two largely signed
petitions for aud against such licenses
and one public meeting for discussion.
The objection throughout has been from
school officials and portion of the
clergy.
The selectmen base their action from
having become convinced that the pub.
lie is manifesting a desire for such a
form OF entertainment. The selectmen
say they do not think il incumbent on
them to act as censors upon what the
people shall or shall not enjoy. No Ii.
censes are 10 be made out for a longer
time than April 30. 1909. The hours
ars between and 10:30 p. m. daily, ex
cept Sunday, and the lieensee shall, in
all cases, personally superintend the ex.
hibition.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-10
Romance of
A Cow Girl.

copyright. 1909. by American Press Assoc
ciation.l
Frank Crough, young fellow Of
twenty. carrying a stick over his shout
der, to one end Of which was slung
bis baggage In a bandanna handker-
chief. entered the town OF Three
Bridges. He had 90 cents in his pock-
ct. but he had also that which was OF
far more value than million such
coins. the vigor and elasticity Of youth.
He was hunting for job, but IL he
didn't get one In Three Bridges he
could go on to the next settlement
He needed all his strength and pluck
to meet a greater misfortune than the
want of money. He passed two men
standing In the street, one OF whom
stared at him with terrible frown
and as Clough passed on exclaimed:
"Kid Cosgroye. by thunderg'
Twenty minutes later the sheriff put
hand ON Coughs shoulder and with
the muzzle Ola revolver close under
his nose said
81 want you, Cosgrove."
A few days later a man named Bod
ley rode into Pine Cone. fifty miles
from Three Bridges, and, entering the
Muddy Greek hotel, heard some min
ers talking about the chase and cap
ture of kid Cosgroye. horse thief and
murderer. The desperate was then in
irons in Pine Cone and was to be
hanged at once.
"Cosgrove yere, gentsf" remarked
Bodley incredulously. "what're y
glvln' yerselfs7 The Kid walked into
Three Bridges last week and is to be
hanged at ~ o'clock tomorrer."
This led to an investigation which
revealed the fact that the real Kid
CosgroVe was in Pine Grove and the
man In Three Bridges was some one
else. II was considered unfortunate
for the man in Three Bridges, for
there was no mail or wire between the
two places. and no one seemed dis
posed to ride fifty miles that night to
save him.
Jennie Pixley, eighteen years old, the
daughter OF a ranchman. fearless
rider, became aware OF the fact that
a man was to be hanged in Three Riv-
ers the next day BY mistake. When
her father and mother and all In the
ranch house were In bed Jennie stole
out to the barn, mounted her Black
Bet and started for Three Rivers. She
had not been gone long when the storm
that had been gathering broke. The
foods came. the lightning glistened,
the thunder reared, but through 1t all,
drenched to the skin. rode Jennie, bent
on saving human life. Bridges were
swept away. but she swan her horse
across the torrents. Darkness put her
of the roads. but the lightning put her
on again. When morning came she
had not made fifteen miles. and both
her horse and herself were well nigh
exhausted. Still she pushed on. But
few houses lined the way. Among
what, there were she tried to get a
fresh mount but some had no horses,
and those who had were using them
or dared not trust them to strange
girl In country where horses were so
valuable. Shortly before noon Jennie
rode int Three Rivers.
Frank Ciough was standing In cart
lpder Q tree. while a parson, summon