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Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
ROWELL MUST FACE ONE
MORE $4,000 CIVIL SUIT
Attorney, Accused of SWindllng and
Who Has Been Missing for Weeks,
Must Face More Trouble

2. Hospers, one of the victims OF
the alleged swindling operations OF
Elmer Ellsworth Rowell, the missing
attorney, filed suit in the superior
court yesterday demanding Slo'Oou
from Warren Wilson and Mrs. M. A.
Mentier, Rowelrs bondsmen in civil
suit in which judgment of $4,000 was
rendered against Rowell by Judge VII
bur, January 2l.
The Hospers suit wa5 filed in April,
1909, and contained charges of fraud
against Rowell, with demand Tor
his arrest and confinement until the
outcome of the trial Of the suit. ROW
ell was arrested. but was released the
same day by Judge James after War
rem Wilson, his brother-in-law, ana
Mrs. M. A Mentier gave bonds of $40
600 guaranteeing his appearance at the
trial and Hospers against loss in case
Judgment was rendered in his favor.
This judgment was rendered, De-
cember 21. and three days later Sheriff
Hammel filed a return of an execution,
showing that Rowell was without
property. The failure of the bonds
men to surrender Rowell within ten
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
FEARED PLOT, SAYS
MAN NAMED IN SUIT
H. n. JadVin, Who Figures as Co.
respondent, Is Corroborated
by Humane Officer

That H. H. Jadvin, named by De
Kalb Spurlin as correspondent in the
latter's divorce suit against Maud M.
Spurlin, feared a plan was on foot TO
injure him because of his alleged as
sociations with Mrs. Spurlin was the
testimony of r. w. Reynolds, county
humane officer, in the divorce court
yesterday, when the divorce trial was
resumed.
Reynolds said Jadvin paid him $40
to go to the Spurlin home and get a
diamond ring, a watch fob and a stick
pin belonging to him and which he had
left with Mrs, Spurlin the day before.
He said he feared Spurlin was plot
ting against him because of his atten-
tions to Mrs. Spurlin," said Reynolds
The humane officer also stated he
warned Mrs. Spurlir that she must give
the children better care, and that she
replied her husband was negligent in
his support and was spending his
money on another woman.
when L spoke to Spurlin about the
children he showed me his Cancelled
checks and l was satisfied he was Civ
ing his wife money regularly" said the
witness.
A decree of divorce was granted to
Bessie N. OFT from Charles H. OFT and
the following suits were filed: Helen
Cleveland against Herbert NJ. ClaVe-
land, Mabel Blanche Butler against
Thomas Edward Butler, Ethel E.
Volz against Gus A. Volz, Francisco
Verdugo against Paula H. Verdugo and
Freda d. Harris against Lawrence w.
Harris.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
News of the Courts
HEATING HEIRS
PROTEST BILLS
TRUSTEES PETITION FOR DIS
CHARGE OPPOSED
Three Items AggresatIne $2s,ooo
Charged Against Estate, TO
Be Involved in Con-
troVersy

The petition of Elmer r. Mcdowell
and A. w. Mcpherson for discharge as
trustees of the estate of the late An
drew ]. w. Keating and for approval
of the report of their trusteeship, hear
ing on which is set for today in Judge
day, be met with determined opposi-
ton on the part of the heirs. Three
items of expense, charged as indebted
ness against the estate and aggregat-
ing more than S2S,000, will be involved
In the controversy, 1t Is said.
The final report of Mcdowell and Nc
Pherson, who acted as trustees from
March 8. 1908, until December 21, 1909,
when the youngest Keating attained
his majority, thus vesing the estate
directly in Nthe heirs was filed in the
probate court January IL. The report
showed receipts for the trusteeship
period of S261,6S4 and disbursements
of $252, ,95017. A present Indebtedness of
more than $4,000 was shown, and 1t is
the payment OF a portion of this sum
that the heirs are expected to contest
today.
One item against which the heirs will
protest is $3,4l1. 80. claimed as partial
payment of attorney fees by Attorney
Ben S. Hunter, counsel for the trustees.
Attorney Hunter also places another
claim against the estate for attorneys
fees, the sum demanded being $l1, $500.
This Is also matter of contest. The
third and largest item the heirs will
object o paying is the commission OF
S13,07S.12 demanded by the trustees.
The total amount in controversy is
$2S,07S12.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
FATHER TELLS STORY
OF KILLING BY SON
Old Man Says That Self Defense was
the Reason for Staying OF
John Perry Near EI
Monte

r. 1un,mer. the aged father OF
~, hummer. who is on trial in Juage
Davis' court on a charge OF k!iIliis -
Tabn Perry. colored, near I'll monte Ia
Soptamber. was q witness IN ms sun
bebaIf Yesterday. He broke down seE
oraI times during his testimony llo'
because of his grief for MS son poIl,
fion so much as the fear that ne WouIt '.'t
not be permitted over the q4ta,s IIequ1ns
technical objections by the pIoSeIu.loli pI0ItL,,9l
70 tell his story in the way ne pelleNeoa u
'I,o,,Id he most helpful to the accused
man. mo, aooIorad the
fother as he concluded his testimony
With a description of the Killing ol
Perry. eta ba had
trouble with Perry in the tail OF 19o'
and early in 1909 regarding the Plail' !,
ine. of crops and that this trouble @ ieu
~ a lawsuit in August, last year. AFTER
80 +rioi he stated, Perry threatened TO
XIII him if he or his son ever came Oh
his premises. z,+;n,
"On the morning Of the shooting
Perry pulled up several trespass Signs
had placed" said the witness. "When
nv son and l went to his field ana
smoke to him about it he brandlshed a
corn knife and said he would spllt our
heads. Then my son protested anu
Perry rushed at him with the corn
knife. crying that he would Kill nm.
The next thing l remember was that
shot was fred. Perry fell and my son
had a revolver in his hand
The prosecution closed its case ABOUT
noon Yesterday with the testimony OF
n colored man named Fisher who said
he heard young Lummer threaten 70
XIII Perry because he believed the lat
ter was trying to iujurc him in the
mind of tho late Lucky" Baldwin
owner of the land leased by the Lum-
mers. The trial will be resumed today.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
SOUTH PARK ADDITION
NOW LOOKS PROBABLE
Council, Tuesday, Probably Will Begin
Condemnation Proceedings
to Acquire Property

The council Tuesday will order pro-
ceedings begun for the condemnation
of the strip of land on the north side
of South Park, If it sustains the ac-
ton taken by the streets and boule-
wards committee at its meeting yester-
day morning. The committee will
recommend to the council that peti-
tions for this condemnation that have
been on file in the city engineers Of
flee since last May be granted and
proceedings instituted at once. The
committee will recommend that the
assessment district to pay for the land
be bounded by Jefferson and Main
streets and Compton and Manches-
ter avenues.
Various estimates ranging from
$50 900 to 100000 have been made as
the cost of this condemnation, but the
committee believes board of referees
will not award more than $4,000 to the
owners of the land, There are twen-
ty-eight lots in this strip, and some of
them have been improved with houses.
These houses front on the park, and
this makes them unusually desirable
as residences. The owners of this
property declaae it is worth at least
100000, but their figures are much in
excess of those made by the city as
SCISSOR.
The committee also will recommend
to the council that policy adopted by
the old council that petitions for park
condemnatiops must bear the sigma
lures of % per cent of the frontage in
the proposed assessment district be
rescinded. The city engineer has
pointed out the great difficulty of Sc
curing such high percentage.
With this restriction removed it is
expected proceedings will be institut-
ed at once by interested property own
ers for parks in various sections of the
city. A number of such matters were
submitted to the old council, but no
favorable action was taken, as the
petitions did not bear the required
frontoga
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
DON'T EXPERIMENT
Drink Puritas. You Know 1t Is Pure

Don't experiment with the various
Spring or mineral waters that are
peddled about the city. If you want
pure drinking water, get Puritas Dis
titled Water. Puritas is just PURE
WATER-every demijohn, all the time.
For years we have been producing
Puritas. We have the facilities and
the necessary experience for the pro-
duction of uniformly pure, wholesome
drinking water.
We distill Puritas twice, thus insur-
ing its freedom from vegetable or min
eral impurity. We aerate it with pure
ozone, thus giving it its characteris-
tic sparkle and life. We bottle it in
clean glass demijohns SO carefully
that it reaches you with all its whole
some purity intact.
Drink Puritas-you can afford to. for
five gallons cost only 40c. Telephone
US, Home 10053 or Main S191. Wen send
you Purltas promptly. Los Angeles Ice
and Cold Storage Co.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
PREST-O-LITE AGITATION
Is PUT UP TO COUNCIL
Fire Commission Decides That Plant
Is Not Menace and Can
Take No Action

The fire commission yesterday re-
fered to the council the petition OF
property owners and residents for the
suppression of the plant of the Prest-
O-Lite compan'- at 1850 Lacy street
AS this company is not violating any
ordinance there is no action the fire
commission can take, The petition
ers declared they wanted legislation
on the matter and the council will have
to deal with 1t.
The Prest-O-Lite compan:, manu-
features acetylene gas and stores large
quantities of calcium carbide. Prop
erty owners in the neighborhood be-
lieve this is a fire menace. although
the fire marshal has reported other
wise. A competing company is said
to be behind the action to have the
Prest-O-Lite concern driven out of the
location
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
Los ANGELES HERALD: FRIDAY MORNINGS JANUARY

duired and now owns a large in
terest in lands in the San Fernando
valley, the value of which will be
greatly increased by the owens
river adueduct. The city will have
at its disposal water to distribute
for irrigation purposes In the san
Fernando valley, and one OF the
serious questions which the city
will have to settle very soon Is
the devising of a scheme for the
distribution and sale of this water.
This matter is already under con-
sideration by the officials of the
city, and ii is of great Importance
as can readily be seen. The bene-
fit which the owners Of the lands
will derive from the right to use
the water from the aqueduct Will
be measured very largely by the
terms the city will require in FUR
nishing water to them And IL IS
clear that the, officers in charge OF
the water department will have
very direct influence in determining
what arrangements the city VIII
make In handling this question.
Under these circumstances l think
It is improper that Mr.. Sherman
should continue longer in the SER
vice of the city as q member of
the board of water commissioners.
l therefore remove M. II. Sherman
from office as a member OF the
board of water commissioners, ana
/ request your assent to such re-
moval.
Mayor Is Sustained
When the message had been rea
Councilman Plant moved the adoptlo
Of a resolution sustaining the mayo
and this was seconded by Councilma
The vote was unanimous
Councilman Williams being absent
1t is believed that at the regular ses
sion of the council next Tuesday IN
mayor will send in the name OF Ma,
H, Il. Lee for confirmation as mem
Der of the water board to succee
General Sherman. When the proceed
ings to oust Sherman were begun las
July the mayor stated that Major lie
was his choice for the position.
There will soon be another Vacanc
on the water board, for the term
John J. Fay, president of the boare
Will expire the first Of February. Tn
mayor has made no announcement Q
the course he will pursue when MI
Fay's term expires. The president G
the water board is the only membe
of the commission who receives
salary. He is paid $4,000 year for nj
services and devotes his entire time t
the work.
The removal of General Sherma
from the water board may be the fore
runner of similar actions of this kline
There are mem bers of other commits
slons, notably the library board an
the civil service commission, VIII
hold their positions under a cloud Q
doubt, and the mayor has previousl
intimated their designations would b
acceptable. They emphatically de
clared they did not intend to resig
and because of the attitude of tn
council in the Sherman matter tn
mayor considered it useless to attemp
to remove them.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
INTERPRETATIONS

The following articles of incorpora-
ton were filed in the county clerks Of
fee Yesterday:
Ramona Power aha Irrigation compa-
ny, capital $4,000; directors, Ehrman
Grigsby, A. w. Mcpherson, r. M. Mil
Ter, II. u. Englebrecht. Joseph H. Grigs-
by Santa Monica; A. II. Koebig, Los
Angeles; T. S. Ingham, Highland.
Eugene Smelling and Mining compa-
ny, capital S5O0,000; directors. Charles
A. Giffen, Frank C. Perrine, George II.
I.etteau. Everett B. Thomas, Ezra NJ.
Norris
san Dimas Quarry company, capital
$500. directors, E. M. Hall, Oak
land; e. E.>Smith, Merced: w. S. Der
by. jr., II. r. Boynton, Donald Barker,
Los Angeles.
Edna Goodrich Consolidated OIL COM
pany. capital Sl,000,000; directors. Nat
c. Goodwin, Bud Woodthorpe, Edna G.
Goodwin. Ocean Park; Jean Strong,
Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
AROUND TOWN
Manufacturer Is Here

Manufacturer Is Here
J. ]. Pfster, the we'll known knit
goods manufacturer OF San Francisco,
is registered at the Hollenbeck.
Sentenced for Vagrancy
Frank Wall, charged with vagrancy,
yesterday to 100 days on the chain
gang.
~ Rabbi Hecht to Speak
Prayer will be the subject of Rev.
S. Hecht, rabbi of the Temple B'nia
Birth at the Sabbath services this
evening at the temple.
Investigating Mexican's Death
The death of L. Rodriguez, an aged
Mexican who was found dying in San
Fernando street Wednesday night, is
being Investigated by Coroner Hart
well.
Will Make Tourist Rates
The local management of the South
ern Pacific railroad announces that
tourists rates to eastern points will be
offered by the railroad from March 1
to April Is.
Hardy Held for Murder
Police Judge Rose yesterday held
Hal Il. Hardy, accused of the murder
of William Moore, the lunch wagon
proprietor. December s, to answer to
the superior court.
Political Equality League
Los Angeles Political Equality league
will hold q rally this afternoon with
Mrs George Drake Ruddy who has
taken house at 40S Ocean Front, Dud-
ley avenue. A basket luncheon will be
served.
Does Not Accept Pastoral Call
The call to the pastorate of the East
Los Angeles Baptist church, which was
recently extended to Rev. Wallace Pet
ty, son of Rev. A. M: Petty of Los An
geIes has not been accepted. and Rev.
Mr.. Petty will remain in his present
pastorate in New Brighton, N.
viii Address Jeffersonians
"The Progress OF Democracy" will
be the subject OF Lee Riddle, formerly
of Texas, now of Los Angeles, at the
weekly luncheon of the Jefferson club
tomorrow at 12:15 o'clock at the Hol-
Ienbeck hotel. Judge D, X. Trask, the
recently elected president of the club,
will preside.
Lockwood Held for Burglary
H. G. Lockwood, who, the police say.
has confessed to a dozen burglaries in
Los Angeles and surrounding towns,
was arraigned before Police Judge
Chambers yesterday morning and was
held in bonds of $500 for his prelimi-
nary examination, which was set for
January 81.
Robertson Coming Here
After FIVE months tour around the
world u. f. Robertson, manager of
the steamship department of the Ger
man American Savings bank, will re-
turn to Los Angeles January "a, ac-
cordinG to a communication received
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
LOSES sLANpER SUIT

F. Arconti, a fuel dealer and prom
inent member of the italian COLONY.
who. with his wife, was sued for $4,000
damages on account of alleged SLAM
derous statements by the latter, had
Judgment entered in their favor by
Judge Conrey in the superior court
yesterday.
The plaintiff was Angie Barone, who
lives near the Arconti home, 4l9 Bau-
chet street. While passing the fuel
dealers residence August Z, 1909, she
says. Mrs. Arconti applied epithets Sc
riously rejecting on her character.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
LYcEuM COMPANY LOSES

Judgment in favor of the plaintiff
was awarded by Judge Hervey yester-
day in the suit of j. Roessler against
the Great Western Lyceum and Mu-
sical corporation, for the recovery of
$4,000 invested by Roessler in the stock
of the concern. Roessler said he pur-
chased fifty shares of the stock for
$4,000 in December, 1907, on an agree
ment that the money should be used
to carry on the business, and that he
would be given a position as manager
of concerts at a salary of $50 a week.
His allegations were that none of the
terms of the agreement was carried
out by the corporation.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
MANY SEEK CITIZENSHIP

owing to the increase in number of
persons applying for citizenship, Judge
Wilbur made an order yesterday set
ting aside the first as we'll as the sec
ond Monday in each month for the
consideration of naturalization matters.
The order will be sent to San Fran
cisco, and, If approved, will become
effective the first Monday in May.
Heretofore only one day in each month
has been set apart for this business.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
WANT GATES INSTALLED

The streets and boulevards committee
will ask the council to pas an ordinance
compelling the Salt Lake and Santa Fe
railroads to establish safety gates and
electric signal alarms at the three
crossings of these railroads on Also
street. This ordinance was recon-
mended by the public utilities commits
sion as measure of safety. These
crossings have proved dangerous in the
past and a number of accidents have
occurred because of lack of protection.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21

days after the execution resulted in
Yesterdays suit for $4,000, the full
amount of the bond.
The last word received from Rowelf
was letter delivered to Justice
Stephens Wednesday, in which the at
torney stated he would be in the JUS
tice court Saturday for preliminary ex-
animation on several criminal charges.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
MAY ASK NEW TRIAL

Judge Willis yesterday continued un-
til January 26 the time for sentencing
Henry Prunzel. convicted January 10
on a charge of mistreating his young
niece. The delay was granted in or
der to give Prunzels attorney. H. H.
Roser. time in which to prepare an
amended motion for a new trial.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
APPOINTED DEPUTY

f. w. Lloyd was yesterday appointed
deputy city auditor al San Pedro, Aud
itor Myers made this appointment in
order to facilitate the transaction OF
the business of the auditors depart
ment at the harbor. Heretofore it has
been necessary for San Pedro and Will
mington citizens to come to the city
hall at Los Angeles to transact bust
ness with the auditor.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
ELECTION MEASURE DELAYED

Action on the passage Of the ordi-
nance calling the election for the har-
bor and power bonds was postponed by
the council until next Tuesday inns
action was taken on the advice of City
Attorney Hewitt, who told the council
yesterday morning that Dillon '& Hub
bard the bond experts, had not made
a report on the matter so far.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21

The Herald like every other newspaper is
msrepresented at times particularly IN
cases involving hotels, theaters, etc. the
public will please take notice that every
representative OF THO paper is equipped with
the proper credentials, and more particu-
larly equipped with money with which to
pay his bills. THE HERALD.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
HAwLEY TAXES THE OATH

Charles o. Hawley, the new fire com-
missioner took his office yesterday
morning and met with the board at its
regular session. Mr.. Hawley showed
comprehension of the commissions
work that is evidence he will make g.
vaIna hle man on this hoard.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21

Membership in the Los Angeles Reaity
board is virtual guarantee OF reAablnty,
Provision is made for arbitration OF any
differences between members and their clI-
ents Accurate Information on realty mat
tcrs is obtainable from them. Valuations
by a competent committee. DIRECTORY Vi
members free at the office of Herbert Bur-
dett secretary. 525 Security building
Phone Broadway 1896.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
THE CITY

Strangers are invited to visit the exhlolts
OF California products at the Chamber OF
Commerce building, on Broadway, between
First and Second streets, where free lnlor- @
nation will be given on all subjects pertain
ing to this section.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21

The Legal Aid society. at c32 North Main
street, Is charitable organization main
tained for the purpose of aiding in legal
matters those unable to employ counsel The
society needs financial assistance and seeks
information regarding worthy cases. Phone
Home F52o3: Main S366.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
AWAITS SENTENCE

w. L. McDevit, charged with mis-
treating 17-year-old Stella Smith,
pleaded guilty in Judge Wilbur's court
yesterday. He will be sentenced
Monday.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21

The Herald will pay $40 In cash to any
one furnishing evidence that will lead to the
arrest and conviction of any person caush'
stealing copies of The Herald from the
premises of our patrons.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
TO WIDEN SAN FERNANDO ROAD

will be undertaken by the city in the
widening of San Fernando road to
eighty feet for its entire length in the
city limits. The streets and boulevards
committee decided yesterday that, the
improvement was necessary and will
so recommend TO the council Tuesday.
1t is Intended to make San Fernando
road an important thoroughfare.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
from him at New York, where he land
nl In

The family of William Allen, 4S
years old. superintendent of the Haw-
thorne furniture factory, near Re-
dondo, is missing, He has not been
seen since Wednesday, when he left
home, complaining that he was not
feeling we'll and stating that he in
tended to visit a physician.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21

THE results from Hysto-the marvellous
nerve food-are always positive and are per-
manent
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
A Reliable
Remedy
EIY's Cream Balm
$ quickly absorbed.

IS quickly uDsuTDeu.
Gives Relief at Once.
1t cleanses, soothes,
heals and protects
the diseased men,
brAne resulting from
Catarrh and drives
away a Gold in the
Head quickly. Re-
ntnrna fha Sanaaa of
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21
BUILDING PERMITS

The following permits were issued
Thursday and classified according to
wards.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-21

Totals. ............... 10
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-10
INTEHLFACUE COMMITTEE
Is TO ARRANGE SCHEDULES

Chicago Dec. 10.-President Ban
johnson of the American league hopes
To put an end 10 the annual squabbing
between the schedule committees of
his league and the National league
when these two bodies get together
and adopt the playing dates for 1911.
| Johnson leaves for the session Mon
day afternoon in company with Presi
dent Comiskey of the White Sox. and
| is due In Gotham Tuesday to attend
the meeting of the national commits
sion that day.
The wrangle between the two ma
| jor leagues last October, when the Ma
| tionaTs season extended full week
past the Americans has brought about
! Bans plan To try and have the two
| leagues reach an agreement. Instead
of having each body appoint sched =
ual committee he hopes to have one
body draw up the games for both
leagues.
If it were up to Byron Bancroft his
scheme would be put through today,
but, of course, the National league
has to be considered and the American
league chief will submit his plans to
President Lynch when the baseball
moguls consregate next week.
First of all / am going to insist
on the American league winding up its
schedule n few days after oct. l." said
Johnson, in giving his explanation in
brief. But / think great deal Of the
worry i'm completing these schedules
would be eliminated were one commit
tee to fix the dates for both leagues.
1.-The National league held out for
a 16S-game schedule last year, bring
ing the season to a close oct Is. The
magnates finally saw their mistake i'm
adding to the number of games, but
forgot to wind up the season earlier,
and believe they have now seen their
mistake OF year ago and will read
lily agree TO any idea.