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Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29

Rhode Island is disappointed be-
cause the census increase doesn't give
her another congressman. What more
does she want? Doesn't her Aldrich
own the whole blooming capitol?
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29

A new California plum has been
named after Roosevelt. We can sug-
gest several prominent names, any one
of which would be appropriate for the
next new brand Of lemon.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29
THE NOISY KIND

Mark Twain, in an after dinner speech
in Bermuda. once talked Of gratitude. He
didn't much care, he said, for gratitude of
the noisy, boisterous kind. why" he ex-
claimed ''when some men discharge an
obligation. you can hear the report for
miles nd."-Washington Star.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29
CaIifOrnid'S EnSIGven1ent
Vivid Chapter History Recalling Plumber and Debauc
cry of the State by the S. P. R R.

of
Pacific of 1
Magazmew whic Il
which this article Mr.
of relations with the OF
aandOt of which this is tho
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29

Police court prisoner, supposed to be
insane, only had vocal paralysis. Now,
if it had been one of the other sex
there might have been some excuse for
the blunder
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29

A July rain in Los Angeles is a
source of as much amazement as would
be the announcement Of the Southern
Pacific that it would build a million
dollar station Immediately.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29

Melting ice from the mountains is
growing fine crops in Alaska. The
news writer's seem intent on rubbing
it into the sun-scorched section east Of
tn. Rockies.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29
KINDLY pREcAur1oN

Hyker-Joblott is an exceedingly kind
hearted chap.
Pyker-Is that so?
Hyker-Yes. Only last week he had his
dogs tail cut off for fear he might ac-
cidentally step on 1t some day.-Chicago
News.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29

In remindins the council of the prom
ises made to San Pedro and Whining
ton the mayor is performing a work Of
supererogation. Those lusty infant
wards are doing that very nicely, thank
YOU.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29
Public Letter Box

TO RESPONDENT5-Letters intended
for publication must be accompanied by the
name and address of the writer. The Herald
gives the widest latitude to correspondents.
but assumes no responsibility for their viewA
Letters must not succeed 200 words.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29

A California man has been killed by
an elephant in Africa. He will be
avenged by the home folks who are
going to do somo things to the Re
publican elephant this fall.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29

Those sandwich men who are carry
ing placards in London bearing the
words. mo Popery," should make their
employers guarantee the surgeons
bills.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29

That alleged schoolboy who has been
passing forged checks on local mer-
chants needs a term in the reform
school to round out his education
nicely.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29

Harding is the name of the Republi-
can candidate for governor in Ohio
until election day, when it wfll be
Hardly.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29
WHAT HE LEARNED

"Now, little boys he concluded, what
may we learn from the brutal affair at
Reno?"
mot TO scrap without trainin' TO de min
ute" responded observant youth,-Phila-
delphia Ledger.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29

The Scotland Yard detectives would
have had a hard time to locate Goliath
when he marched up at the head of
his bunch of Philistines.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29

Bryan hasn't met his Waterloo by
any means. He who cachinnates last
agitates his risibilities with the great
est JUNCTION.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29

Mr.. Sanders. legislative candidate,
has plenty of time to compose satires,
but none, it appears, to answer direct
and proper inquiries on how he stands
with respect to the Southern Pacific.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29

To put the gratifying news into
word, Southern California has booked
the convention of the National Library
association of 1911.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29
RErrrR THAN NONE

Edyth-How is your affair with Harold
coming along?
Ethel-Lately he has given me the cold
shoulder.
Edyth-That is better than none at ALL
Judge.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29
A SUGGESTION

II the whole Gould family could make some
permanent arrangement to pool their children
with Aunt Helen. it would be the best possi-
ble thing that could happen to the children. -
New Haven Register.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29

Cunnel Bryan appears to have
marched his men UP the hill and
marched them down again.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29

If we were picking wife for good
sense we should prefer a cigarette
smoker to wearer of the hobble or
mummy skirt.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29
HEAVEN ON EARTH

''The man died eating waterrnelons," ="
some one said to Brother Dickey'
ives sub" he said providence some
times puts US in paradise befo' we gifts
ter heaven. Atlanta Constitution.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29
SOME PAY MORE

A society man in Washington is to be paid
$1,000 a year for inspecting saloons. Many men
both in and out of society pay more than
that to the saloons for the privilege.-New
York World.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29
THE corPLEr FROM MeFINGAL

James ]. Hin declares that business is ham
pered by politics. It is believed that the Nor
an-Guggenhelm syndicate has felt that way
for some Springfield Union.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29

However, Mr.. Bryan. every decent
citizen takes his lat off to a man with
the courage Of his convictions.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29

And this is what Principal Van LEV
thought if he didn't say it, "Ah there,
Gillett!"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29

Harmon against Harding; Ohio Is
running strong to the letter hatch in
it's politics.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29
Far and Wide
KEEP YOUR DooRsrEps CLEAN

KEEP YOUR DOORSTEPS CLEAN
lust as Ohio was making bad faces at Ne
vada for prize fighting, she pulled OFF,
lynching within her own borders; which recalls
the Biblical saying about the mote in thy
brothers. eye.-Tolcdo Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29
HOW TO AVERT wAF

1t will be noticed that Mr. Bryan has not
announced two months Of meditation and ST.
lenee.-Philadeph Telegraph. tt
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29
OTHERS FIGHTING THE WOLF
RII.I ARHoRs nOTH

Theodore Roosevelt is the only assistant ed
itor in the country who has time to chop trees
and play tennis.-Savannah News.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29
so THERE YOU ARE

Universal peace will avert war will
Japan" cries Mr.. Hearst. We'd never though
Of that.-Portland Oregonian.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29

on all matters pertaining TO advertising
.adress Charles r. Gates, advertising man
ager.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29

DR.. Crippen has been uncaptured
again.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29
CHLORoFORM EN-

New Mexico and Arizona should use th'
Oklohoma constitution as a horrible example,
Albany Argus.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29

What shall we do with our ex-champlons? I?
STAR
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29
WAS IN NO DANGER IN 100

Balllnger says he is no quitter, and Pin
chot saws he is slayer; so there you are
PHILADELPHIA Record
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29
ONE USE FOR II

pistol bullet nearly hit Judge Alton u
Parkcr-more nearly, probably, than that pres
idential lighting in 1904
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-20
WOMAN OF 80 IS INJURED
BY FALLING FROM PORCH

Mrs. Bertha Nimmer. 50 years old,
was seriously injured yesterday morn
ing at the home of her son, Charles
Nimmer, 2918 West Eighth street, when
she accidentally fell from a second
story porch to the ground, a distance
of about twenty feet. She was hurried
to the receiving hospital, where a su-
perficial examination revealed her in
iuries to be fracture of the left hip
at the socket and possible internal in
juries.
On account of the shock from which
she was suffering the police were un-
able to make thorough examination.
She was later removed to the German
hospital, where she was examined un-
der the X-ray. Owing to her advanced
age her recovery is doubtful.
Mrs Nimmer had finished break
fast and had gone to the upstairs
porch, as was her custom every morn
ing. A few minutes later her son heard
her scream and rushing from the
house, found her lying on the side
walk in a semi-conscious condition.
Mrs. Nimmer could not tell how she
happened to fall from the porch.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-20
VICTORIA POLICE SEEK
IDENTITY OF MANS BODY
Found Dead Beside Pistol with
ChIoroform Bottle Bearing
Los Angeles Label

The police of Los Angeles yesterday
were asked by the authorities of Vic
toria, B. c., to assist them in identify
ing man who was found dead in the
Canadian city on October 8, with a
bullet hole through his head. It is be-
lieved by the Victoria police that the
man formerly lived in Los Angeles.
The body was found in the outskirts
of the city on October 9. A revolver
with one empty cartridge was found
lying by his side. A bottle of chloro-
form, bearing the label of the 81. and
1. Drug Store, 400 South Main street,
Los Angeles, Cal.,' was found in his
pockets.
Detectives were sent to the drug
store, but the clerks could not identify
the man from a picture which was
shown them. The rooming houses near
the store were searched but nothing
found which would shed any light on
the mans identity.
Several post cards and other articles,
including purse containing $4465,
were found with the body. The mans
description is:
Age, between So and so; height, feet
inches; weight, $50 pounds; sandy
mustache and beard turning gray;
eyes, blue. A handkerchief, bearing
the initials &c. H." was found in one
of his pockets, but it is thought that
these might be laundry marks.
The records of missing men of the
local detective bureau were thoroughly
searched for a man answering the de-
scription furnished sby the Victoria
police, but none could be found.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-20
KITE TRACK EXCURSION
TICKETS SELLING FAST

Democrats or Republicans desiring to
purchase tickets for the kite-traek ex-
cursion October 20 should do so imme-
diately, as the tickets are selling fast
and all seats in the big special train
will soon be taken. The county CEN
tral committee, 41S Fay building, is in
charge of the arrangements and tick
cts can be procured there.
The kite-track excursion, on which
Mr. Bell will be taken to all the prin-
cipal cities along the Santa Fe route
via Redlands, San Bernardino and
Santa Ana, accompanied by Timothy
Spellacy. the nominee for lieutenant
govery 3r, will well be worth the price
of $40. Two special banquets, several
rousing rallies and an automobile
torchlight procession at Santa Ana
Saturday night will be among the at
tractive features of the excursion.
The citizens Of Redlands have ar
ranged for a sumptuous dinner and at
Santa Ana there will be big banquet
in the evening previous to the speech
making. A number of the most prom
inent candidates on the county ticket
as we'll as the two standard bearers
will accompany the kite-track excur-
zion.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-20
JAIL ITALIAN WHO DIPS
IN FRENZIED FINANCE
Vender Sells Potatoes Bought on
Credit at $3.50 at so
Cents a Sacks

Jim Psilos, an Italian fruit and vege-
table vendor and a recent arrival from
Italy, delved in frenzied finance yes
terday, sent furore of excitement
down the line of fruit stalls in Ala
media street and landed in the county
Jail charged with obtaining goods un-
der false pretenses.
Psilos conceived the idea of corner
ing the potato market in Alameda
street and putting his competitors out
of business by selling "mucha cheap"
81 buys a big bunch potato" he
said yesterday. I sefla de bunch one
grand cheap when getta de pinch"
Psilos recently opened a stall at
Sixth and Alameda streete and Ninth
and Alameda streets. He began on a
moderate scale. There were many Of
his race doing business in the same
street, also a sprinkding of Chinese.
IF thew were eliminated from the
market what business he would do!
He thought it over and then decided
to begin on potatoes. He would buy
so many potatoes and sell so cheap
that the housewife would buy only
from him. Then with the money made
he would delve into apples.
Psilos bought two carloads of pota-
toes on time at $3.50 a sack and COM
menced selling at fifty cents a sack.
The news spread ilhe WuulliS. 10"
Tallas, a fruit dealer whom the i'm
migrant owed for the potatoes, became
alarmed and swore to q complaint in
Justice Summerfield's court charging
Psilos with obtaining goods under false
pretenses. He was arrested and ar
raigned and held to answer for his
preliminary examination in $4500 bonds
Deputy Constables Folsom and Adams
made the arrest.
Alameda street breathes easier and
potatoes are selling at par.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-20
BELL STIRS AUDIENCE
At MEETING IN CHICO
Democratic Candidate for Gov
ernor Greeted with Enthusi-
asm in Northern Towns

CHICO, Cal, Oct. 19.-Before an au-
dience that filled the Majestic theater,
Theodore A. Bell, Democratic candi-
date for governor, today presented the
issues upon which he has asked the
people of California to elect him. He
declared that thousands of Republi-
cans would vote for him, not only be-
cause they had become disgusted with
their own party, but because they re-
fused to be abused, vilified and bossed
by what he termed the new machine
that is attempting to ride into power"
The Democratic nominee denied the
claim that there was harmony in the
Republican ranks, citing the fact that
National Committeeman George A.
knight had refused an invitation to
attend a luncheon rendered Hiram
Johnson by 500 business men of San
Francisco.
Reiterating his determination to
eliminate special privileges from the
government of this state, Bell declared
that he would match records with
Johnson and leave the verdict to the
people of California. The Democratic
standard bearer asain accused john
son of having held aloof when he
(BelD was fighting the Southern Pa
cific four years ago.
Immediately after the meeting Bell
left for the Odd Fellows home at
Thermalito. After stops at Oroville,
Biggs and Gridley he spoke tonight
in Marysville
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-20
SAN BERNARDIN0 COP.
Is HOPELESSLY SPLIT
Johnson-WaIIaCe Club Receives
Cold Comfort from State
Committee

SAN BERNARDINO, Oct. 19.-Mem-
bers of the Republican county central
committee and the Johnson Wallace
County club are back from Los An
geles, where the state committee de-
clined to accede to the demands Of the
Johnson Wallace club and place the
plans for the entertainment of Hiram
Johnson in charge of that organiza-
aion. The state committeeman ruled
that the arrangements for the candi-
dates reception here must remain in
the hands of Chairman Lyman King,
of the central committee, and DR.. w.
p. Burke, state central committeeman,
who is also president of the Johnson
Wallace club. Neither, however, has
any more power than the other and
what the outcome of the fight will be
cannot be forecasted. The state com
mittee does not recognize the Johnson
Wallace club but whether Burke, as
state central committeeman will at
tempt to place the entertainment plans
in the hands of the organization of
which he is president, is not known.
Regarding state affairs, the Republic
cans of San Bernardino county appear
to be hopelessly split.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-20
SERIES OF WOOLWINE
MEETINGS ARE PLANNED
Former Deputy Under District At
torney Fredericks to Deliver
Address

Woolwine meetings will be held in
Los Angeles Friday evening in Smock's
hall, Pico and Ell Molino streets, at
eight o'clock. and in Miller's hall, 6311
Pasadena avenus, Garvanza, at the
same hour.
Edward j. Fleming, formerly dep
uty under District Attorney Freder-
icks; Guy Eddie, city prosecuting at
torney; and Walter j. Desmond, Good
Government candidate for county tax
collector, will be the speakers at the
melting at Pico Heights.
Thomas Lee Woolwine, Fielding j.
Stllson, prominent Republican and for
years member of the board of educa-
ton; DR.. A. C. Pratt, Good Govern
ment candidate for coroner; and Lu-
cius p Green, who is opposing John
w. Summerfield for justice of the
peace, will speak at the Garvanza
meeting.
A mass meeting will be held at Glen
dale tonight in knights of Pythias
hall, Brand boulevard, at eight o'clock.
The speakers will be Mr.. Woolwine and
Reynold e. Blight, head of the Los
Angeles Fellowship.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-20
BUGGY-RIDE THUG
ROBs 2 VICTIMS
Marauder Drives Man and Wom-
an About Town for Hour
Before Theft
STEALS AT PISTOLS POINT
Another Robbery Credited to the
Same HighWayman-SeCureS
Money and JeWeIry
STEALS AT PISTOLS POINT

Driving his victims about the city
with a horse and buggy on a Joy
ride before relieving them of their
valuables, is the newest wrinkle to De
practiced by highwaymen. Equipped
with a revolver of large caliber, the
holdup forces his victims to step into
a buggy and then, after driving them
about the city, orders them to hand
over their valuables.
Herbert Kronnick of 1901 South Hill
street and Miss Bessie Robinson, who
lives at 233 West Thirty eighth street,
are the first to experience the delights
of a "joy" ride with bold highway
man acting as coachman.
The couple were walking near Thlr-
ty-eighth and Figueroa streets shortly
after IL o'clock Tuesday night When
they were confronted by the highway
man, who drove UP in buggy. Al
ter ordering them to proceed in 'front.'
Of him for about a block, he stopped
and hitched the horse to a post. He
then ordered the couple to jump in.
When they had seated themselves he
grasped the reins and drove them
about the city for almost an hour.
During that time he joked with therl'
but Kronnick and his companion, al
most frightened to death, could hardly
see the joking side of it. Apparently
thinking he had enjoyed the situa-
ton sufficiently, he ordered them TO
hand over their valuables and get out
of the buggy.
ROBBER SECURES CASH
The robber secured small amount
of cash and gold watch which ne
took from Kronnick. He then drove
rapidly down the street.
In the report Kronnick made of the
affair to the detectives yesterday,
he stated that the holdup did not make
any effort to harm either of them.
He furnished the detectives with
complete description of the man and
also of the horse and buggy he was
driving.
Another robbery which is credited to
the same highwayman was reported TO
the detectives yesterday by Mrs. VII
liam Paul of 40611a South Main street.
She reported that she was returning
to her home about 10 o'clock Tuesday
night when a man, driving a sorrel
horse attached to buggy, drove up
to the sidewalk and asked her What
time it was. She stopped to tell him
and as she took out her watch she
turned her head to see the man point
ing a revolver in her face. He ordered
her to hand over her valuables. He
secured an alligator handbag contain
ing $11 in cash and gold watch. Inc
holdup occurred within block of Mrs.
Pauls house.
The description given by Mrs. Paul
of the man and the horse and buggy
tallies exactly with the description fur
nished the detectives by Kronnick.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-20
BRAKEMAN SITTING NEAR
TRACK INJURED BY CAR

H. B. Berringer, brakeman of a
Pacific Electric freight crew, was
struck by a southbound car of the
Monrovia line in charge of Motorman
Schroeder near Arcadia last night and
incurred serious injuries. He is in the
Crocker street hospital suffering from
a possible fracture of the skull and
numerous bruises and lacerations.
Berringer was sent out to protect the
rear of the freight train, which was
working about half a mile from Ar
cadia. He~was a quarter of mile
from the train and was sitting near
the edge of the track when he was
struck.
The brakeman, 1t appears, had not
worked for several days, and Tuesday
night had attended dance. He re-
sumed his duties last night, and wheth-
er from fatigue OF sickness, he sat
down near the track, placing the lam
tern which he carried between him and
his own train.
The motorman in charge of the pas
senger car did not see the light and
was within several feet of Berringer
before he saw the latter. Before
Schroeder could bring the car to stop
the side of the fender struck Berringer
and hurled him twenty-five feet.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-20
RHODE ISLAND G. O.. P.
SELECTS STATE TICKET
Senator AIdriCh and the Tariff
Bill IndorSed

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Oct. 19.-The
Republicans of Rhode Island today
unanimously renominated Aram j.
Pothier and all the other state officers.
Congressman William p. Sheffield
was likewise given a denomination by
the first district Republican conven-
tion without opposition, while in the
second district convention a former
governor, George H. Utter, was NOM
mated on the first ballot to succeed
Congressman Andy B. Capron, who
declined nomination because of ill
health. The state platform indorses
the administration of President Taft
and the Payne-Aldrich tariff bill.
Senator Aldrich was commended for
his integrity, ability and loyalty to
the Republican party.
Other nominations made were as
follows:
Lieutenant governor = Zenas w.
Miss.
Secretary of state-J. Fred Parker.
General treasurer-Walter A. Reed.
Attorney general-William B. Green
ough
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-20
CORNER STONE IS
PLACED FOR CLUB
Members of Wednesday Morning
Organization Start Building
of New Home
MRS. CoWLEs GIVES ADDRESS
Joseph Mesmer Compliments Or
ganization on Its Success
and Efficiency

The regular meeting of the Wednes-
DAY Morning club was held yesterday
morning at the usual time and place.
The Shakespeare club is taking up the
dramas and the special study of King
John with Mrs. II. e. Britt as leader.
The musicale was under the direction
of Mrs Claude J. Gould, Mrs. Edmon-
son, Mrs. r.. Van Houton, Miss Alice
Cullen and Miss Rowena Smith. There
were reeitations by Miss Ethel Hodge
son.
At $3.50 o'clock the members marched
to the new club house grounds, where
the laying of the corner stone of the
Wednesday Morning club house at
North Sichel street and Avenue rs was
celebrated with a simple ceremony at
o'clock.
The services were opened by Mrs. w.
c. Mushet president of the club, who
spoke of the work done by the club
and introduced the speakers of the af-
ternoon.
Mrs. Josiah Evans Cowles, first vice
president of the Federation Of Women's s
Clubs, complimented the club on its
capable and satisfactory work, and
said that among the federated clubs or
the city the wednesday Morning club
is a substantial part of the great move
ment. She advised all who were not
fortunate enough to have been at the
tenth biennial meeting in Cincinnati to
read and reread the reports read on the
last day, Presidents day, especially
that of Mrs Sarah Platt Decker, urg-
ing them to go forward and aid in the
wonderful women's club work.
Mrs. William Baurhyte, president of
the Los Angeles district federation, af-
ter few words Of greeting, read three
wishes:
May the work of those who will
meet in this new club house in the
coming years send forth as CHEEKY q
glow Of friendship and hope and service
as will shine from the fire lighted on
the new hearthstone some stormy night.
May the minds of those in charge
be as clear as the crystal of the WIN
dows, refracting the sunshine from
without and rejecting wisdom, cour-
age and enthusiasm from within.
May the new garden be planted with
ladies' delights, heartsease, a few bach
elor buttons for those who are still
here, and forget-me-nots for those who
have gone a little way ahead"
Mrs. Russell j. Waters, president OF
the state federation, was detained at
Pomona by the opening of the Ebell
club and did not reach Los Angeles in
time to speak.
Joseph Mesmer In g. few remarks
eomplimented the club on work done in
the past and prophesled greater work
for the future.
Greetings were rendered by the Rev.
d. L. Tucker, who then asked a bless
ing on the club house and its efficient
workers. Mrs. Mushet placed the club
current year book and a parchment
containing the names of the officers and
100 members in the stone, which she
sealed with the mortar, and the services
were ended.