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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
MANY BECOME WEALTHY BY
GRABBING INDIAN LAND
Connive with Poor Los Guardian
for Formers Property

SULPHUR, Okla, Aug. 15.-"EVery
inch of land owned by Indians is
looked upon as the legitimate prey OF
the land-grabbers." This statement
was made today by a member of the
committee appointed by the house OF
representatives to investigate indian
land contracts. Besides the charges OF
Senator 7. p. Gore that he was OF
fered a $4,000 bride to boost the
McMurray contracts in congress, the
committee has been inquirlng INTO
other Indian land conditions.
Some of the land-grabbers' schemes
certainly will be called to the atten-
ton of congress- said a committee
man. 5>
zone man, we have learned. has be-
come rich. He kept a list of Indians
who owned allotted land. Whenever
an Indian died he rushed into court,
had a guardian appointed, and with
the connivance of the guardian de-
manded that the land be sold under a
ridiculously low valuation. For rev
hundred dollars he has bought whole
sections of land This man, who is
only one of many starting with no
capital, now owns 10000 acres, for
which he paid the Indians no ade-
quate compensation.
LAS there are IN Oklahoma some
thing like 2O,000,000 acres of Indian
lands it seems absolutely Imperative
that congress take prompt steps to
prevent further land-grabbing.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
Municipal Affairs
OFFICIALS WILL URGE
FULL SUM ON AQUEDUCT
Board of Public Works Desires
Construction Done on Month
" Basis of 100000

Hustle around and be prepared to
finance the construction of the aque-
duct February l, 1911, should the bond
syndicate fail to exercise its option, I"
is the tenor of communication tire
boar dof public works will send to
the citp council Wednesday.
In other words, the board revolts
against the plan to spend only $250,000
a month instead of 100000 and plainly
indicates that it intends to go ahead
and build the big ditch on the latter
basis.
The sale of bonds which was COM
pleted last week with money on hand
gives $2,215,000 for the construction
work. At the rate of expenditure of
$250,0O0 a month this amount would
last until April l. 1911, but at 100000
a month this amount will be exhausted
by February 1, 1911.
Should the bond syndicate that has
already purchased large amounts of
aqueduct bonds exercise its option,
shortage of money at that time would
be no hardship, for by February 1
more money would be forthcoming, but
should the syndicate fail to exercise
It's option the city would be confronted
with an empty aqueduct treasury.
1t is this contingency the board of
public works asks the city council to
provide against. The board declares
that it can eXpend the money * has
at the rate of 100000 month, and
accomplish more in proportion than it
can by spending it at the rate of $780,,
900 a month. 1t concludes its letter by
stating that 1t does not consider the
taxpaying Los Angeles public wants
it to take nine months to do what it
can do in seven months and at less
expense.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
POLICE NEWS REPORTERS
OUSTED FROM QUARTERS
Commission Forces Vacation of
Room at City Jail

Acting on the suggestion of Captain
Lehnhausen and the recommendation
of Chief Galloway, the police commits
sion last night voted to GUST the police
news reporters from the room they
occupy at the central police station.
The room is about six feet wide and
ten fleet long. Captain Lehnhausen
said he wanted it for his metropolitan
squad, yet the members of the squad
could not possibly squeeze into the
room at the same time.
The chief stated that if it was neces-
sary to furnish the reporters a room,
one might be secured in the Tajo build
ing, but Commissioners Davidson and
Johnson would not hear of an effort on
the part of the city to furnish another
room anywhere. Commissioner Well
born was opposed to the change and
voted against it, and Mayor Alexander
voted with him, but Topham, Johnson
and Davidson made the necessary ma
jority to accomplish the purpose.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
CALH0UN'S LAWYERS SERVE
5DAYS AND ARE RELEASED
Liberation Is Occasion of Mid
night Banquet by Friends

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1.-THE
five-day sentences for contempt of
court having been served, Attorneys
A. A. Moore, Stanley Moore and ]. ].
Barrett of counsel for Patrick Cali
houn, the trolley magnate, pending
trial on charge of bribing supervisors
to secure certain privileges in connec-
tion with his lines in this city, were
released from the county Jail at mid
night last night. Their release was
made the occasion of much rejoicing
by their friends.
Several automobiles were lined up
in front of the Jail and when the at
torneys came out they were taken to
restaurant and became guests OF
honor at midnight banquet.
The attorneys were sentenced by Su-
perior Judge Lawlor during a session
of the second Calhoun trial when they
charged that a statement returned
from the bench setting forth the
courts reasons for refusing to dismiss
the case was conceived and delivered
with a view to it's political effect,
Judge Lawlor being a candidate for
Democratic nomination to the supreme
bench.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
COURT UNRAVELS TANGLE
CONCERNING PARTY WALL
Sale of Property Causes Contest
Between NeighborS

A party wall, built in 1904 at Santa
Monica, formed the basis of a suit
which yesterday was decided by Judge
Hervey of the superior court in favor
of Ernest Vollstadt, who was being
sued for $685. by Martin F. Vollman.
In the fall of 1904 Volkman and
Charles A. Tegnar, who owned adjoin-
ing lots, agreed to erect between their
properties party wall IS inches wide
and IS feet long at a cost of $3.50,
each to pay half.
VoIkman built on his lot first and
thereupon erected the wall, with the
agreement that when Tegnar should
build he should pay the first builder
a half of the cost Of the structure, or
1866. Tegnar did not build a house
on the lot, however, but in April, 1909,
he sold the realty to Vollstadt. Volk-
man also sold his property to man
named Johnson, who now is dead and
whose widow, Mrs. Katie 1. johnson,
now owns it.
When Vollstadt started to build
house upon the lot he purchased from
Tegnar he paid 1855, or one-half Of
the cost Of the party wall, to Mrs.
Johnson.
When Volkman heard of Volistadt's
beginning the erection of house, he
Immediately demanded that one-half
of the cost of the wall should be paid
to him. Vollstadt refused on the
ground that he already had paid Mrs.
Johnson. Thereupon Volkman, still
possessed of the contract he had made
years ago with Tegnar, brought suit.
Judge Hervey held that Vollstadt has
paid the $685. to the proper person as,
when Volknan sold his property to
Mrs Johnson's husband he lost all
rights in it.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
NEW Superintendent
FOR FIRE ALARM BUREAU
]. C. Perry Goes Over the Head
of His Former Chief

J. c. Perry, wireman in the bureau
of police telegraph and fire alarm, will
be the new superintendent of the bu-
reau. He was rendered the position by
the fire commission at special meet
ing yesterday because of his high civil
service rating. He assumed his new
duties at once.
The position was offered to A. T.
Stewart last Friday because Stewart
had the highest rating on the civil
service list, but he had been offered
a better position and declined the
municipal job.
The appointment of Perry to the
position will result in his being able
to boss the man who bossed him for
a long while. The vacancy to which
Perry was appointed was created by
the derating of William Morton from
superintendent to assistant superin-
tendent and Morton will now be the
assistant Of his former wireman.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
FATHER SUES DRUGGIST
BECAUSE OF BOYS DEATH

Alleged improper filling of doctors
prescription, resulting in the death of
a child, is the basis of a suit for $4,000
damages which was filed yesterday in
the superior court.
B. A. Hoskins is the plaintiff and
r. L. Shinker, druggist, is the de-
PENDANT. Hoskins alleges that DIR. r.
p. Dundas on September rs, 1909, pre-
scribed for the plaintiffs son, Bertram
Hoskins, 10 months old, and that Shin
ker filled the prescription.
The doctors prescription called for
tablets of triturate of opium and cam
phor, to be administered to the child,
who was sick, every thirty minutes
until relief was afforded, it is stated.
Hoskins asserts that the tablets, as
prepared by Shinker, contained too
much opium and caused the death of
the child the same day.
For the lack of the childs society
and services during his minority the
father wants the druggist to pay him
$4,000.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
COURT GRANTS PROBATION
TO MAN CHANGING PLEA
Wrong Smith Who Cashed Right
Smiths Check ParoIed

Changing his plea of not guilty to
guilty resulted in w. H. Smith being
placed on probation for two years by
Judge Willis yesterday. Smith re-
ceived through the mail check for
$40 intended for another w. II. Smith,
a stockholder in the Mexican Petroleum
company. He cashed it and was arrest
ed later, charged with forgery. An in
vestigation proved that he was worthy
of probation and he was granted it,
in savings bank every month and
show the bank book to the probation
officers when he makes his monthly
report to them.
Stella Douglas, colored, accused of
violating her parole by living in a dis
orderly house, was sent to the police
court for prosecution on that charge.
Charles S. Holmes, sentenced by JUS
tice Glover of South Pasadena to serve
ninety days in the county Jail, won
his freedom on habeas corpus pro-
ceedings because the commitments
were faulty. He was accused of lar
ceny, whether petty or grand the
papers not stating. He had been in
Jail since July IL.
Earl Crawford colored, convicted of
attempting a statutory offense. was
sentenced to serve ten years in the
penitentiary at Folsom.
Crawford's attorneys made several
motions for a new trial, but Judge
Willis denied them all, whcreupon the
lawyers filed notice of their intention
to appeal the case to the court of
appeals.
Hoyt Brown, alleged daylight bur-
glar, whom Mrs. NJ. Low of the Strait
ford apartments declares she found in
her rooms, where he begged for mercy
and was caught in the street after
great hue and cry had been raised,
was to have been tried yesterday, but
his case was continued until Octo-
Der 20.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
OPEN INTERNATIONAL
ESPERANTO CONGRESS
Hundreds of Delegates from 81
Nations Attend

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-The Inter-
national Esperanto congress for the
propagation of the neutral language
of hope for all the peoples of the earth
was opened here today with hundreds
of delegates from thirty-seven nations
and official representatives of nine
countries in attendance.
The gavel which signaled the be-
ginning of the congress was welded
by Capt Josefo Perrogordo, personal
representative of King Alfonso of
Spain and vice president Of the inter
national congress held last year at
Barcelona.
The principal feature of the days
program was the address to the dele
gates by Dr. Ludwig l.. Seamenhon of
Poland, inventor of Esperanto. More
than a thousand delegates are expected
by tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
JUDGE DECLARES SINGER
MUST REMAIN IN ASYLUM
Charles Hendrick Blind Nightin-
gaIe,' Sent to Patton

Charles T. Hendricl, who, because Of
his fine voice, which he used for sew
eral seasons to aid the late Francis
j. Murphy, apostle of temperance, be-
came known as 1.-The blind nightingale"
was committed to the asylum at Patton
yesterday by Judge Bordwell.
Hendrick was arrested on the charge
of insanity. Friends interviewed in his
behalf and after he had remained in
the insane ward at the county hospi-
tai for several days he again was taken
before Judge Bordwell, who, when
those interested promised to care for
him at a private sanitarium at Altade-
ma, permitted them to take him there.
Since he became an inmate of that
institution, however, his mania be-
came more acute and he again was
taken before Judge Bordwell.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
NEW SALARY ORDINANCE
PROPOSED FOR PARKS

A new salary ordinance that pro-
vides for numerous additional em-
ployes such as the park department
has never had before, will be present
ed to the council Wednesday by the
park commission. This new ordinance
provides for three assistant superin-
tendents, landscape engineer, instru-
mentman, craftsman, chainmen, 20
apprentices, Transfers and other en-
ployes necessary for a construction de-
partment. The ordinance provides for
a superintendent's salary of $500 a
month, instead of 5000 as at present;
$3.50 for the secretary, instead of $685.
and a clerk at $50 a month. 1t is the
park commissions plan to have the
apprentices learn the art Of park SUI
perintending and work up from the
ranks to the highest position in the
department.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
TOXIC RECEIVES REPORT
OF 1112 LOST IN FLOOD

TOXIC, Aug. 15.-Casualties from
the great floods Which inundated many
districts in Japan last week and almost
submerged two of the principal wards
given out today after official investi-
cation as 1112 dead and missing. Three
thousand nine hundred and fifty-three
houses were washed away, in addition
to the thousands which were under
water during the flood but resisted the
strain Thousands of persons are
homeless and dependent on public re-
lie.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
News of the Courts
DENIES WIFE's CHARGE
AND WEEPS IN COURT
Negro Member of Police Depart
ment Defends Suit Against
Him for Divorce

William w. Glenn, a negro "plain
clothes man of the Los Angeles police
department, cried yesterday in the SUI
perior court, where he is defending a
suit for divorce on the grounds OF
cruelty that was brought by Mrs.
Bertha Glenn.
The suit is being heard by Judge
Cole of Imperial county, who is sitting
for Judge Hutton, and who probably
will occupy the Los Angeles county
bench in the place of that jurist for
several days during the vacation
period.
Glenn took the witness stand to an
swer his wife's allegations and was so
overcome as he pictured the desola-
ton of his home that he wept. He
detailed his troubles, including alleged
taunts by Mrs. Glenn regarding his
parentage and Of his attempts to do
his own work. The case will be re-
sumed tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
BODY OF Ell PASO'S MAYOR
IN STATE AT CITY HALL

Ell, PASO, Texas, Aug. 15.-The body
of Mayor w. F. Robinson, who was
killed yesterday while trying to warn
firemen of their danger when the
burning Cadisher building fell. was
placed in the rotunGa of the city hall
this morning under police guard Of
honor. The funeral will be held to-
morrow, when business over practical
Iy the entire city will be suspended.
The body of Fireman Todd Ware,
who was also killed by the falling
walls, was today sent to Sabinal, Tex
Assistant Fire Chief David Sullican
and Fireman William Robinson, who
were injured, will recover.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
WOMAN WINS IN ACTION
TO REGAIN FORTY ACRES

Mrs. Anna Sinsabaugh, who was
suing Mrs. Emily NJ. Potter to quiet
title to forty acres of land in the San
Fernando valley, won the suit, accord
ing to a decision rendered yesterday
by Judge Hervey Of the superior court.
Mrs. Sinsabaugh some time ago agreed
to give Mrs. Potter half of the land if
she would plant all of it to grapes
and care for them until the vineyard
was a paying proposition. She claimed
that the planting was not done prop
erly and sued to quiet Mrs. Potter's
claims.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
BATTLE OVER DICE GAME;
ONE KILLED, 2 WOUNDED

BRANDENBURG, KY, Aug. 15.-~
Charles Gear was shot to death, Joseph
Thomas was fatally injured and Pres
ton Gear crawled into the woods, pre-
sumably dying from gunshot wound,
in a fight over a dice game at Big
Springs, KY, yesterday. James Tate
and Joseph Ammon, charged with the
crime, are being pursued by posse.
The three victims are sorJ of we'll
known farmers. Preston Gear has not
been found, although trail of blood
left by him was followed for some
distance
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
OPEN ARMY MANEUvERs

JUNCTION CITY, Kas., Aug. 15.-
The opening tactics in the fall maneu-
vers at Fort Riley in which 5000 troops
of the regular army and the organized
militia will take part, began today.
The Kansas troops took the field first.
Two Kansas regiments arrived today
to remain until August 26. The Ne
braska troops are due to arrive next
Wednesday and the Missouri and Ok
lahoma soldiers in September. Brig
adler General F. X. Ward has COM
mand of the maneuver camp.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
WOMAN SUES RAILWAY FOR
$25,5OO; CLAIMS DAMAGES

Because of injuries she says she suf-
fered when she was run over by a
train of the Santa Fe Railroad COM
pany September 81. 1909, at the juno
ton of the latter's right of way and
Walnut street, Pasadena, Jennie Ber-
ryman yesterday filed in the superior
court a suit against the corporation
for $685.
She claims that she was so badly
injured that it was necessary to am
putate her right leg below the knee;
that her left great toe was cut off;
that her collar bone was broken and
that she suffered general bruises and
never will be able to perform ordinary
work again. She wants $4,000 for gen
eraI damages and $500 for expenses in
cidental to her injuries.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
OLDFIELD TO RACE IN N. Y.
FOR FIRST TIME IN 6 YEARS

NEW YORK, Aug. '15.-Barney Old
field and George Robertson will fight
for an automobile driving supremacy
at the Brighton Beach motordrome
September and 5. On these dates a
series of races will be held, and Old
field and Robertson have signed con-
tracts to meet in two contests each
day.
The races will mark Oldfeld's first
appearance in New York in six years.
His races against Robertson will be
over the five-mile distance and one
hour contests.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
GETS $1,000 JUDGMENT
AGAINST MINING PROMOTER

A new trial yesterday was denied r.
r. Christie, against whom a judgment
for $1,000 in favor of ). M. Sewell re-
Gently was rendered by Judge Hervey
of the superior court.
Sewell alleged that by misrepresenta-
lions he had been led by Christie, an
associate of DR.. W. r. Price, psychol-
ogist- stockbroker of Long Beach, to in
vest that sum in gold dredging COM
many stock
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
TO ALTER LIQUOR LAW
REGARDING DRUG HOUSES

The first change in the new liquor
ordinance will be made at the sug-
gestion of the legislation committee.
This amendment will give the whole
sale drug houses the same liquor priv
ileges as wholesale liquor stores have
and at the same rate. The ordinance
now restricts wholesale drug houses
from selling to any other customers
than retail drug stores and they must
pay SIS a month for this privilege.
They asked that they be permitted to
sell in wholesale quantities without
restriction as to who could buy their
goods and the committee considered
their case a good one.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
RAILROAD SUES EoR BONUS

Alleging that Fred Schmidt has not
paid a promissory note for $500, which
he gave the Los Angeles Railway com
pany with the provision that the
Bimini baths car line should be ex-
tended beyond the Schmidt heights
subdivision, that corporation yesterday
filed in the superior court a suit to
recover the amount.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
COMPLAINS OF ASSESSMENT

Victor Ponet complains against the
the opening and widening of Twelfth
street from Figueroa to Sentous. He
says in his complaint that he is the
owner of the block bounded by Hope
and Grand, Pico and Twelfth, and that
he will receive no benefit from the
proposed improvement. His assessment
is S228375.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
PETITION FOR PROBATE OF
WILL OF EMMA M. SCHOLL

A petition for the probate of the
will of Emma M. Scholl, who died in
Los Angeles August 8, leaving an
estate valued at $4,000, was filed in
the superior court yesterday by George
J. Davis.
Mrs. Scholrs estate consists of the
furnishings Of the sixty rooms of the
Hotel Marlboro at 549-551 South Grand
avenue, worth $4,000; diamonds and
other jewels valued at $25O0 and realty
in Kern county which secures a loan
to her of $1,000.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
DIES AFTER SHE HEARS
EARTH FALL ON COFFIN

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 15.-Earth rafting
on the coffin containing the body of
her lifelong friend and neighbor so
shocked Mrs. Evelyn r. Horneyer yes
terday that she tainted at the grave
side and three hours later died. Mrs.
Horneyer was attending the funeral of
Henry David. a tobacconist. Painting
in the arms of her husband, Charles
Horneyer, a harness maker, Mrs.
Horneyer was lifted into a surrey and
hurried to sanitarium. She did not
regain consciousness,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
SUES ON NOTE FOR s12,5oo

Mrs. Gertrude Oliver, widow of
Byron L. oliver, who died in Mexico
May Is, 1909, and executrix of his es-
tate, yesterday filed in the superior
court a suit to recover $4,000 on a
prornissory note for that amount, all
legged to have been given to the dead
man by w. S. Fletcher March 10, 1908
According to the complaint the note
was to have run one year with interest
af & ner cent
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
WORSTED MILL CONDITIONS
SHOW GREAT IMPROVEMENT

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Aug. 15.-MilI
conditions in the Olneyville section of
this city which week ago seemed so
hopeless that many operatives left the
city, show great improvement today.
The Riverside worsted mill opened
after three weeks of idlcness and the
National Providence mills have start
ed number of additional looms.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
JUDGE BORDWELL REJECTS
WILL OF A. E. ARMSTRONG

Because it had only one witness in
stead Of two, as required by law, the
will of Elgin A. Armstrong, who died
in San Pedro, July 49, was not admit
ted to probate by Judge Bordwell yes
terday Ida Armstrong, the widow,
was named as administrators, with
bonds fixed at $250o.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
TO EXEMPT OLD SOLDIERS
FROM LICENSE FEES

Old soldiers are to be exempt from
paying license fees if the council
agrees with the legislation committee,
for the committee will make such rec
ommendation to the council Wednes-
day
This decision was arrived at yester-
day when the committee considered
a petition to have old soldiers exempt
from paying a license fee as mediums,
astrologers and kindred professions.
The committee considered that was all
right as far as 1t went but it didn't
go far enough.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-16
REST WHILE MILLIONS WAIT

NEW YORK, Aug. 15.-Hot weather
caused so many directors of the Stand
ard Oil company to leave the city for
cooler spots that when the quarterly
dividend meeting came around today
the dividend which is to be paid in
September. The regular September dis
bursement is $6000,000.