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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
WATER COMMITTEE OPENS
CONFERENCES TO PUBLIC

PASADENA, Oct. 2S.-"Of course
our meetings are open to the public"
Is the answer given last evening by
Judge II. w. Magee, chairman of the
board of trade water committee of
twenty-five, land, although the au-
dience viii not be expected take part
in the deliberations of the committee"
he added, I'VE will be glad to have
citizens come out and show their in
terest in the water question"
Chairman Magee states that several
important subcommittee no doubt will
have interesting reports to make at
the meeting tonight in the board of
trade rooms and that others will speak
on their respective work. Everything
is progressing favorably" he says,
land while there are many details to
be worked out we expect before long
to have something definite to offer as
a plan for providing an adequate wat
er supply to meet the anticipated
growth of the city"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
WILL PROTEST AGAINST
ANY SUNDAY BLUE LAWS

Announcement has been made of a
mass meeting to be held in Simpson
auditorium Sunday afternoon, October
80, to give expression of the people
of the city toward the passing of any
civil enactment or the adoption of a
Sunday law relating to religious cere-
monies or a day of rest. The purpose
Of the meeting is to voice objections
to the adoption of any, order that
would tend to direct or coerce persons
to any religious ceremonial or in any
way restrict their liberties.
A number of well known speakers
have been secured for the occasion.
Waldo M. York will act as chairman
of the meeting,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
GRAMMAR SCHOOL TO HOLD
NOVEL ATHLETIC CONTEST

PASADENA, Oct. 2S.-A novel ath-
letic competition for grammar school
boys will be held at Carmelita play
grounds Saturday afternoon. The boy
under IA years of age who can run 60
yards In s 3-5 seconds, then chin him
self four times and follow that with a
standing broad jump of feet 8 inches
or more, will be presented with an
II. A." or elementary athletic, button
as evidence of his prowess.
1t is said there are many youngsters
who frequent the grounds who can do
any one of the three stunts according
to stipulations, but that to do all in
succession will tax the staying quail
ties of the contestants.
There will be a similar contest for
boys between the ages Of IA and IT
years, each of whom will be required
to run 100 yards in 10 3-5 seconds, chin
himself six times and then do n broad
jump of feet inches, to entitle him
to an "a. A." or advanced athletic,
button.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
VICTORIA FIRE DESTROYS
100000 OF PROPERTY

= VICTORIA, B. c., Oct. 27.-The loss
by last nights fire in the square
bounded by Government, Fort and
Broad streets and Trounce alley, is es-
timated at $1,5O0,O00, and the insurance
at $5OO,OO0.
Mrs. Shore, wife of the proprietor of
the Bismarck hotel, dropped dead of
heart failure during the fire. None
of the fire fighters was seriously in
jured.
Three hundred and fifty people are
temporarily thrown out OF employ
ment. The fire was eXtinguished by
noon.
When the magnitude of the fire was
realized, a call was sent to Esquim-
ault for the soldiers of the garrison
and the local militia also turned out.
The soldiers did good work in assist
ing the firemen and keeping order
among the crowds.
The fire is believed to have started
on the ground floor of Spencer's depart
ment store, leaping up the ELEVATOR
shaft-until it broke through the roof.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
SAN BERNARDINO
Qnice 43s Court street.
Phones-Homo 442; Sunset Main 442.
IRRIGATION BOARD SUIT
MAY INVOLVE 100000
Complaint Against RiaIto District
Reopens Case Already Heard
by the Supreme Court

SAN BBRNARDINO, Oct. GA suit
which may involve over 81 ,0000 900 has
been started in the local courts by At
torney C. c. Haskell, acting for Joel
Scott Wheeler, against the Rialto irri-
cation district.
The sum named in the suit is but
S333370, but the total likely to be in
Volved with a favorable decision is
over a million. The bonds at issue are
of the same issue which involves the
celebrated Stowell suits, which have
been fought back and forth from the
superior court to the supreme court for
years.
The question involved in all the suits
is as to whether the district could use
bonds in payment for a water system,
which was to be constructed for the
benefit of the ranchers. The supreme
court has refused to repudiate the
bonds.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
FUNERAL OF GENERAL HEAP

PASADENA, Oct. 2S-Unpretentious
but Impressive funeral services were
held yesterday afternoon over the re-
mains of the late Brig. Gen. David
Porter Heap, United States army Gre
tired) The casket was covered with
an American flag and numerous floral
offerings. Rev. Leslie e. Learned, rec
tor of All Saints Episcopal church, Off
ciated. Honorary pallbreaers were Gen.
w. A. Kobbe, Gen. w. L. Alexander,
Commander ]. j. Hunaker and Com
mander e. N. Wright Cremation fol-
lowed the services.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
HORSEMAN WELL KNOWN IN
LOS ANGELES FINED $500

BALTIMORE, Oct. 27.-R. f. Car
man, a horseman, we'll known on the
Pacific coast, was today fined $500 by
the stewards at Pimlico for alleged
misuse of an owners badge. He took
offense at this action and was fined an
additional 5000 for what was termed
abusive and threatening language.
Carman gained some prominence, it
is said, as driver at horse shows in
New York. He cut quite a figure on
the Pacific coast, it is rumored, as "a
millionaire horse owner from the east"
He is reported to have been in trouble
at Los Angeles through an alleged as
sault on his then trainer, M. Donlin,
and was fined heavily. 1t is said also
he incurred the displeasure of the San
Francisco racing officials.
Carman's turf fame came through
ownership of the race horse w. IT.
90 rHr
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
SEEK MEETING OF
WORLDS YM.C.A.
Vice President CaSs Asks Help in
Bringing Convention to
Los Angeles

Every citizen OF Los Angeles who de-
sires to bring the next international
convention of the Young Mems Chris
tian association to Los Angeles and
who has not already sent in his mem
bership to Vice President Cass is re
quested to fill out an application and
send it so it will be received before
tomorrow night.
Several thousand business men have
received a letter from Vice President
Cass, who is president of the Home
Telephone company urging them to CO.
operate in helping the association get
the next international Y. NJ. c. a. con-
vention.
Hundreds of other letters by several
other prominent business men have
been sent to bankers, lawyers, doctors
and representatives Of various profess
sions. considerable number have re-
piled to these letters, sending in their
membership and thereby helping the
effort to secure the convention. How
ever, in order that a telegram may be
sent President Let's tomorrow night,
as planned, it will be absolutely neces-
sary, so says Vice Chairman e. Z.
Lyon, in charge of the campaign on
red letter day, for several hundred
memberships to be sent in at once.
WORK FOR MEMBERSHIP
Chairman c. A. Parmalee of the COM
rnittee Of management, in whose hands
General Secretary Luther left this
movement, together with his associate,
q. c., Lyon, also of the committee OF
management, have effected an organ
ization of some $50 business men who
intend to divide themselves into lying
suuadrons and tomorrow call on as
many prospective members as possible
Downtown headquarters have been es-
tablished at 455 South Spring street,
and a telephone with A5365 installed in
order that the campaign may be maze
most effective in its close. 1t is evil
dent that they will be unable to see all
prospects, consequently every man or
boy interested is requested to call at
Headquarters or telephone his appH-
cation. A corps Of members will be on
hand to follow up every membership
telephoned in.
President Let's wires w. w. Willis,
assistant secretary, from Toronto the
following message received yesterday:
Tell members and workers their
president is depending upon their
united efforts Friday
General Secretary Luther wires;
"Kansas City in campaign, 5000 also.
The eyes of the association world are
on Los Angeles. Pride Of our beloved
city and future at stake. We lead,
others follow"
Twelve hundred members were found
ten days ago to be necessary to bring
the membership to 5000 and every pos
sibIe membership will be necessary to
day in order to make the mark. The
chairman insists that they must pass
Kansas City and be the largest in the
world.
The convention would not only bring
$500 delegates, but assuming that each
delegate was accompanied by an aver
age Of two members of his family there
would be 1900 from the east as the
city's guests.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
0LDFIELD is ENTERED
FOR ATLANTA AUTO MEET
Disqualified Racer May Secure
Restoration in A. A. A.

ATLANTA, Ca, Oct. 27.-When asked
today about the possibility of Barney
Olddeld being permitted to compete in
the automobile races the last three
days Of next week at the Atlanta
speedway, j. NJ. Nye, secretary of the
Atlantic association, said:
mo driver will be allowed to COM
pete here IL he is not in good stand
ing with the American Automobile as
ISOLATION"
Olddeld was disqualified by the AM
erican Automobile association for en-
tering an unauthorized race with Jack
Johnson. Oldheld is one Of the fifty
three entries for Atlanta's meet, which
have been made up tonight, and it
was reported today that he might
choose this meet as an occasion for
counting action to secure restoration
of his standing with the American Au-
tomObile association.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
CAUSES soN-IN-LAws ARREST

LONG BEACH, Oct. 30. D. SJo-
berg today caused the arrest of his
son-in-law, Charles Evans, on a
charge of having taken a gold watch
from the Sjoberg residence, SOC New
York street The trial is set for No
vember 3. A few days ago there was
trouble between Sjoberg and Evans,
and the latter and his wife moved from
the Sjoberg home, where they had
been living. Evans took some sheets, a
lot of pillows and a hat belonging to
Sjoberg, but upon finding they were not
his own property he returned them.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
LEGAL TANGLE ENSNARES
LIVERYMAN AND SALESMAN

SAN BERNARDINO, Oct. 27.-A law
suit with a travelling man endeavor-
ing to secure possession of his sample
case which he put up as deposit when
he rented a rig from the livery of Fred
Kramer but for which he never paid
is the latest freak case in the local
courts.
e. L. Heath, representing the Red
wing Advertising company is the
plaintiff, and acting for him is the law
firm of Curtis e. McNabb. Attorney R.
E. Swing is defending the livery con-
Germ.
Heath offered a check in payment for
the hire of the rig, but this the livery
man refused and declined to give up
the sample case, filed with leather
goods, until the cash was paid. Under
a writ the sample case was seized, but
the liverman started q counter action
and recovered it.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
YOUTH LOOKS FOR DRINK,
FINDS TROUBLE INSTEAD

Angered because a bartender in a
saloon at Second and Main streets re-
fused to serve him with a drink be-
cause of his youth, Edward Lennhan,
1853 Ohio street, is alleged by the po-
lice to have created a disturbance last
night He was arresCed and lodged In
the detention ward of the county jail.
Lennhan, who recently came from
New York, says he searched the length
and breadth of Los Angeles Broadway
for a drink" Disguised at the brill
liantly lighted shop windows he strolled
over into Main street and stumbled
into trouble.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
DESERTED WIFE TRIES TO
TAKE HER LIFE BY GAS

OAKLAND, Oct. 27.-Despondent be-
cause her husband had deserted her
after two years of married life, Mrs.
e. c. ROLAND, thirty years old, at
bedroom.
After locking herself in her room,
she turned on both jets of gas and
wedged pieces of cloth around the win
dows.
The odor of gas was detected by her
sister, who attempted to force her way
into the room. Finding this beyond her
strength, she obtained assistance. The
door was smashed in and the woman
was found unconscious.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
Y. M. C. A. TO INSTRUCT IN
STATIONARY GAS ENGINES
Local Firms Will Lend Apparatus
for Association Glasses

instruction in stationary gas engines
is the latest addition to the evening
courses conducted by the Young Men
Christian association. The principal OF
the school, N. e. Brown, has arranged
with several local firms to make temp
orary loans of engines for use in the
association class. The engines will be
mounted to operate under actual work
ing conditions and will be fitted Tor
taking indicator cards and making
brake tests. Each student will be CIV
en- actual practice in running and ad-
iusting engines. Provision will be
made for special instruction in mar
inc engines for those interested in
motor boats.
The course will begin this evening,
and will be given twice a week for a
period of four months. The first month
will be devoted to lectures, the last
three months to practical work in the
shop.
The association automobile school,
which is also under the direction of
n. r. Brown, will open another even
ing class this evening.
IT'S as easy to = bargain in a used
sutomobpe through want advertising, as IL
agrd TO be-and still ito secure horse
and carriage
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
EXPECT L. A. RAILWAY TO
BUILD HAWTHORNE BARNS

Rumors that the Los Angeles rail-
way corporation intends to build new
car houses at Hawthorne, on the Los
Angeles and Redondo railway line,
gained credence yesterday when
number of men connected with the
company appeared at the offices of a
realty company and tried to buy lots
near the supposed site of the new car
houses.
Ten employees Of the company APP
peared in body asking for lots. They
stated that they were confident that
the road would build in Hawthorne,
because two officials of the company
had purchased five acre tracts, adjoin-
ing each other, there. The realty COM
pany, having no more land in that Sec
ton, could not accommodate the men.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
VETERAN INJURED BY FALL

LONG BEACH, Oct. 27.-An old SOL
der, who said his name was Col. James
Bordner and his home was in Oakland,
climbed over the guard rail south of
the Salt Lake depot late last night to
recover his broad brimmed felt hat,
which had blown off End lay at the
edge of the bluff. He stepped in a
small hole and fell headlong down the
cliff His head was cut by striking
brick and he suffered several bruises.
He insisted on walking to his ocean
avenue rooming house without assist
ance.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
SOCIALISTS ANTI-MILITARY
CAMPAIGN AROUSES SPAIN

MADRID, Oct. 27.-The Spanish
government is aroused at the strength
of the alleged anti-military campaign
Of the Socialists, who, 1t is claimed,
are carrying their propaganda into the
barracks with the purpose of melting
the soldiers to revolt.
In this movement, it is asserted, the
Socialists are aided secretly by the
Republicans. AS a means of combat
ing the attack the government has re-
sorted to courtmartial proceedings, ar
resting several Socialists for deliver
ing anti-milltary speeches. 1t is also
considering the matter of asking for
parliament to prosecute the Socialist
deputy, Englesias.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
RUBBER GAS BAGS PROVE
SUPERIOR TO CAMBRIA

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 27.-Elated because
Alan r. Hawley and Augustus Post
won the international balloon race,
the governors of the Aero Club of st.
Louis decided today to bid for the next
race.
Lewis Spindler, now in Canada, was
advised to organize, If possible, an
expedition to rescue the balloon Amer
lea II.
Rubber gas bags were victorious
over the cambria. The America II,
Dusseldorf II and Germania, the lead
ing prize winners, were made of rub
Der. The three balloons which came
down the day following the start had
bags of cambria.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
GIVE MONEY TO PREACHER
TO CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY

Fifty former residents of Grinnell,
Iowa, gathered at the home of Mrs.
Jane Catherwood in Budlong avenue,
last night to celebrate the fftieth birth
day Of the Rev. Dana Bartlett. e. p.
Clark, Of the Los Angeles-Pacific, act
ing as spokesman, presented Mr.. Bart
lett with a plate of money.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
FAVOR BIG FUND FOR FAIR

LONG BEACH, Oct. 27.-The cham
Der of commerce directors this morning
by resolution asked the townspeople to
indorse the amendment No. 81, provid
ing for the raising of S5,000,O0O for the
promotion Of the Panama-Pacific ex
position In San Francisco in 1916. Di-
rectors C. J. Curtis and f. c. Roberts
We're named to represent this city and
it's chamber of commerce at the confer
ence on civic boosting in Los Angeles,
NoVennber
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
GIVE PASTOR RECEPTION

The Rev. L. M. Hagood, D. d., pas
tor of the Wesley Methodist Episcopal
church, Eighth and San Julian streets,
win be given a reception by the Off
GERS and members of the church Fri
day evening, November 4. The guests
have been invited to assemble at the
church at 1880 o'clock. A special pro
gram has been prepared. The commit
tee on arrangements IS composed of w.
+. Henderson, A. l.. Tilton and j. A.
Warren.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
AUTO RUNS DOWN CHILD

PASADENA, Oct. 2S.-The full ex-
tent of the injuries received by Marga-
ret West, aged 4 years, who was run
over by an automobile in West Colora-
do street wednesday evening, cannot
be determined for few days, accord
ing to the family physician. One ear
is nearly torn off and the head is much
swollen. The little one is at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
West, 215 West Walnut street.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
PASADENA PARAGRAPHS

PASADENA, Oct. 2S,-One of the
events Of the year in local Masonic
circles was the comforting of the third
degree last evening upon r. c. Knox,
postal inspector for Southern Califor-
MIA. by the degree team of Highland
park lodge of Los Angeles by invita-
ton of Corona lodge. The ceremony
was followed by a banquet. Seventy
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
INDIANS IN AFFAIR OF HONOR

PHOENIX, Arlz., oct. 27-Jacob
Carr, who assaulted John Nolan at
the Phoenix Indian school, has been
captured Nolan is recovering. The
case is an affair Of honor, due to the
Indians delicate sensibilities. Nolan
threw Cars hat into the girls dining
room, much to Carr's embarrassment.
He fractured Nolans skull with a
atnna
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
NEeREssEs FIGHT CHARGE

LONG BEACH, Oct. 27.-Jane Morris
and Ellen Davisson, negresses charged
with selling liquor and keeping a dis
orderly house, appeared before Judge
Hart this morning. A demurrer to the
liquor charge was overruled and the
Judge took under advisement until to-
morrow morning a demurrer to the
other charge. The liquor case is set
for trial November and the other for
November 16 The women are at lib
erty on cash bonds of $500 and 5000 re-
spectively.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
WILL EXHIBIT FRUITS

PASADENA Oct. 2S.-Clusters of
California dates and other tropic and
semi-trop fruits and flowers will be
shown Thursday, Friday and Saturday
of next week at the annual fall flower
show of the Pasadena Gardeners as
ISOLATION on the Hotel Maryland tennis
court, which will be covered with can
vas for the occasion. 1t is said that
out of town entries are more numerous
than for any previous show.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
DEATHS

EMERY-Fred c., 1874 South Olive streeta
native of Iowa; age 81; gunshot wound
of the heart.
g., county hospital; ma
tive of Missssippi age AZ; peritonitis.
acknowledgements; native Of Canadas
L.. S45 South Hill streets
native of Iowa; age 80; softening OF
brain.
D., Angelus hospital; ma
tive of MASSACHUSETTS,; age IS; heart dis
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
PASADENA CLASSIFIED
PASADENA BUSINESS COLLEGE

OLDEST AND BEST SCHOOL IN THE
city; new building. individual instruc-
ton. positions guaranteed. Day and even
ing school, Enroll today. 346 N. FAIR
OAKS 9-27-tf
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
PASADENA CLEANERS & HATTERs

WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED.
All kinds Of altering and repairing 70 N.
Raymond ave. PHONE 30S6 lo-lO-tt
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28

SAN FRANCISCO Oct. 27.--For Southern
California-Fair Friday; fog in morning; light
north wind, changing to west
For San Francisco and vicinity-Fair Fri
day; increasing cloudiness; light northeast
wind
For Santa Clara, Sacramento and San Joa-
quin valleys-Fair Friday; overcast in morn
ing; light north wind.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
PASADENA SHOE AosPITAL


MEMS sRWED sOLEs AND HEELS 81;
Iadies s5e. 1874 N. FAIR OAKS AVE
In-i-fa
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
NEWS FROM NEIGHBORING CITIES
BEACH

CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT
1875 w. Ocean. Homo 400; Sunset SAIL.
Correspondent: Home 1856 Sunset 1151.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
THE WEATHER

Los ANGELES. Oct 81. 1910.
Time. Baron. Their. Hum wlndIVlo. Weather.
p: M s s5Si s. wv S S5o9ey'
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
BOYS

sCHNEIDER-To John and Edith
Schneider Los Angeles, Cal.
WHITE-To Samuel and Mary White, Home
sanitarium. -.
BiCK-To Claude and Bertha Bick 1929
BENNER-To Frank and Mary Benner. l4s
South Rio street.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
BIRTHS
GIRLS

IEWIS-To Charles and Magdalen Lewis,
3447 Eagle street
STORK-To George and Florence StorkS
Methodist hospital.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
FORECAST

HlBneSt temperature, 70,
Lowest temperature, 81.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-10-28
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