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Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-17
CORPORATION RETAINS
WATER RATE CONTROL
Judge Hervey Decides That North
Pasadena Company Is Not
Bound to Reduce Rates

That the North Pasadena Land and
Water company is q mutual concern
and not a public utility corporation
was declared yesterday by Judge Her
vey of the superior court in decision
in a case brought against 1t by Mrs.
Arizona Garrison and fifty-four others,
who wanted lower rates for water than
the company was willing to give.
In a certain section of North Pasa-
dena there is what is now known
and what has been known for months,
as the dry tract" because of quar-
rels and litigation over water.
That district long has had trouble
over its supply which for while was
provided by the Cottonwood water
company. When that concern could
not give the section all of the water
it wanted, the assistance of the North
Pasadena Land and Water company
was asked
In accordance with the request the
latter company extended its service
to the dry tract. charging a mini
mum rate of $3.50 a month. For a
while the service pleased the tifty-hYe
families affected, but whe-. they
learned that in other districts the COM
pany gave a minimum rate of 81
month, dissatisfaction reigned.
A suit against the water company
was filed in the superior court, asking
that the residents of the dry tract
be accorded the same rates as were
granted persons living in other sec
tions. Following that action the
water was turned off and the resi-
dents of the district learned that they
really lived in a dry tract" Then
they asked the court to issue an in
junction preventing the water COM
pany from turning off the water so
long as they paic the rates given to
other sections.
When the case was tried, the de-
fendant corporation proved that it was
organized in 1885, not as a public ser
vice corporation, but as a mutual con-
Germ to provide water for the 1900 acres
embraced in the Painter and Ball
tract
Judge Hervey's decision upholds the
company's assertion that it is only
mutual concern and not a public SER
vice corporation, and therefore can
charge what it pleases.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-17
JAIL MOTHER OF BABE
WHO CONFESSES THEFT
Woman Works 5 Days in Store.
Police Recover $1,000 of
Stolen Goods

''I don't know why 1 stole, because
know it is wrong; but I wanted to
make a dress for my baby, who is in
the children's hospital. 1 was going
to see her today"
So said Mrs. Helen Whiting, 19 years
old, clerk in a Broadway department
store, when arraigned In Police Judge
Williams court on charge of petty
larceny yesterday. Mrs. Whiting was
arrested by a private detective, ac-
cused of the theft of a bolt of lace
valued at 81.
The young mother went to work in
the department store last Saturday
as a clerk. From that time until her
arrest yesterday, it is charged by the
detective who arrested her, she stole
almost $1,000 worth of lace and house
hold articles. They were found hidden
in her house, the police say. The girl
had been shadowed for several days,
and, according to the officers, she had
secreted various articles in her waist
and stockings on several occasions be-
fore leaving the store at night.
The baby for whom she says she
stole to make a dress is six months old.
1.-THE silverware and other things I
stole because wanted them to fur
nish our little home with" she said,
continuing her story between sobs,
Whlle DruSnlHS IHe IedfS lIoHi A0A
cheeks.
The girl was dressed in a plain black
skirt and white shirtwaist, and pre-
sented pitiful picture when arraigned
in the police court yesterday.
"You are a thief by your own con-
fession," said Judge Williams. "Do
you want to be sentenced now?" she
was asked. She answered with nod
of her head
Fifty dollars or fifty days in the
city Jail"
Unable to raise that amount of
money, the young mother had to go
to Jail.
When asked where her husband was
Mrs. Whiting replied that he was at
tending a celebration at one of the
city parks and that he did not know of
her plight. An effort is being made
to secure her release through paying
the fine.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-17
CASES ON
CRIMINAL CALENDAR
Judge Davis Continues Many AC-
tionS in His Department

Twenty-four cases, an exceedingly
large calendar for a criminal depart
ment of the superior court, were given
attention yesterday by Judge Davis.
The case of r. c. Raymond, alleged
burglar, was continued until Septem-
ber 16; that of y. E. Dankberg, ac-
cused of issuing a worthless check, un-
til September %; and Lurline Mackey,
grand larceny, to September 10.
Richard Koebsell, charged with en-
bezzlement, was denied habeas cor
pus, but his bail was reduced to $500
Phil Abbott admitted he was guilty
of forgery and will be sentenced Sep
tember 20. ..
F. C. Howard will answer the charge
of forgery September 20, and Joe Pu-
pill will plead to a similar accusation
September 19.
Abram Porss declared himself not
guilty of the charge of selling mort
gagged property and his trial will be
set September 10.
Allen r. Fisher will answer to the
charge of embezzlement September 20.
P. A. Bynes, accused of criminal
conspiracy, will plead September 10.
Roy Nunamaker will answer fell
ony charge September 10.
George E. Hird, accused of grand
larceny, will plead September 49,
answer September 10.
Charles Rounds declared himself a
burglar and asked probation, a hear
ing upon which will be given him Sep
tember q.
E. j. Phillips declared himself not
guilty of an assault with a deadly
weapon and will be given a further
hearing September 10.
The case of A. Duke, accused of an
assault with intent to commit murder,
was continued until September 49,
James Grucci was not ready to plead
to a charge of assault with deadly
weapon and will be up again Septem-
Der 19.
H.~R. Mcdonald, alleged burglar,
will answer September 10; J. ]. Pugh,
accused of grand larceny, will plead
September 20 and the same disposi-
tion was made of the case of Allen
r. Fisher, similarly charged.
William Bernard, who confessed the
commission of a statutory offense, was
placed upon five years probation.
Hubert Vogelsang, who issued a
worthless check, was paroled for three
years.
Joseph Murphy, forger, was given
probation of three years duration, and
an order returning bail of $500 to the
bondsman of G. w. Allen, confessed
forger, now on probation, was issued.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-17
FOOTHILL FARMS
NEAR THIS CITY

Have you ever hoped to have home
of one, five or ten acres-on the foot
hill slopes near Los Angeles7
Haven't you wished that some friend
had taken you by the shoulder and
made you pick up a few acres at Holly
wood, Altadena or Sierra Madre before
they advanced from $500 up to $4,000 an
acre? Those places have passed for
ever from your ea:Y reach.
The Western Empire, California'S
famous homeseekers' and rural home
journal, is now completing an organi-
zation of 200 local ana eastern readers
to take over 1400 acres OF land at Sum
land, in the original Monte Vista val
ley. 1t is a mountain n-hidden valley
seven miles back of Glendale. This
district surpasses Altadena or even
Redlands in its richness and grandeur.
and is only fifteen miles from che
Chamber of Commerce building In Los
Angeles. Sunland's Monte Vista val
ley has tine best climatic protection OF
any district on tho coast side of the
Sierras. Come and see 1t now.
John McGroarty the famous poet OF
our southland. says of his visit: "And
saw a vale that day as fair as any in
all the Land of the Hearts Desire. /
was ashamed to think that I had let
the years go by and had wandered far
In quest OF Deduty, Wnu6 all inc LlIuO
Eunland's Monte Vista had been there
in its ravishing loveliness Just beyond
the threshold of my door,"
A few heads of fami1les may Join
this organization, which secures this
land at low wholesale price, improves
1t with roadWays. townsite, schools
and trolley line, ana distributes the
land to members so that the total COST
to you is not one-quarter OF prevailing
prices in the open retail market.
When this kind of land Is opened ID
goes up beyond your reach. The dis
trict lies in an open valley running
from Pasadena west to Fernando, in
cluding La Canada, La Crescenta and
Monte Vista-Sunland. DON'T try to.
imagine about it's conditlons-come and
investigate. 1t is only one hour from
town.
The editor of the Western Empire
has managed the location Of eight sue
cessful town projects on this same
This is your foothir homs opportun-
ity. Level, rich in productivity and
water, frostless, balmy and 1900 feet
above sea level.
Daily auto stage leaves our offioe 10
a. m. except Sunday, returning p. m.
Or special trips may be arranged. En-
gage your reats in advance. Fare 81
round trip.
Call or write at once for booklet.
Western Empire Suburban Farms
association, 100 to 119 Chamber of Com
merce building, Los Angeles California
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-17
Personal Mention

w. D. Thornton, hotel man from
Butte, Mont, is registered at the Van
Nuys.
Harry H. Stine, San Diego mer-
chant, is among the late arrivals at
the Hayward.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claus Spreckels of Cor
onado are stopping at the Alexandria
for a few days.
r. P. Burton, cigar manufacturer
of Tampa, is among the recent ar
rivals at the Hayward.
Charles del Bondio, mining man of
Taft, Cal, is stopping at the West
minister for a few days.
George e. Gum, we'll known in min
ing circles in Salt Lake City, is among
the late arrivals at the Van Nuys.
e. A. Waterman, a manufacturer of
ST. Louis, is among those who regis
tered at the Lankershim yesterday.
Mrs. Erwin A. Smith and Miss Doro-
thy Miller, both OF New York city,
are recent arrivals at the Alexandria.
e. M. Nadel, a lumber merchant of
San Francisco, is passing a few days
in Los Angeles, a guest at the Lanker-
SHIN.
j. NJ. Dempsey and c. C. Ruby, to-
bacco growers from Madisonville, KY.
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few days.
August Hauptstrummer and sister
Miss Gertrude Hauptstrummer, both
globe trotters from Budapest, are
guests at the Angelus.
Mr.. and Mrs S. c. Helzlesoner, and
the Misses Theresa and Barbara
Helzlesoner OF Monessen, Pa, are
guests at the Van Nuys.
Dewitt C. Wilson, a merchant of
Lafayette, Ind, and his daughters,
Misses Ada and Amilia Wilson, are
registered at the Westminster.
Lucien G.. Coe of Highland Park, ILL.,,
and Schuyler M. Coe of Santa Barbara
are visitors in Los Angeles for a few
days, guests at the Westminster.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. P. Morrison of Red
lands are recent arrivals at the Van
Nuys. Mr. Morrison is president of
the First National bank of Redlands.
H. Frank Holman and ]. w. Holman,
father and son from Moberly, Mo-, are
tourists who are making the Hayward
hotel their headquarters during a short
stay here.
Mrs. James Darsie, Miss Margaret
Darsie, James Darsie and William w,
Darsie, form a party of prominent
Pittsburg people who are registered at
the Alexandria.
Count Hornz of Wiens, Austria, ac-
companied by his travelling companion,
A. Bodman of Berlin, was a guest at
the Alexandria yesterday. He left at
noon for the Grand Canyon, where he
will pass a few days before returning
east.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-17
GRANTS PROBATION WHEN
ACCUSED F0RGER WEEPS
Appeal of Joseph Murphy Is Too
Strong for Court

With tears streaming down his race
and with great sobs choking him, Jo-
sepm Murphy, confessed forger, yes
terday made such a strong personal
plea for probation that Judge DAVIS
paroled him for three years.
Murphy, an aqueduct worker, forged
the name of a fellow employe TO
voucher for IS and soon found him
self in jail as the result. He told the
court that he was drunk when ne
committed the crime and promised
never to touch intoxicants again.
The penitentiary evidently holds great
terrors for him, as he sobbed and
cried in his appeal to the court not
to send him there.
l.. e. Moselle, disbursing agent for
the adueduct, testified that he knew
of nothing else against Murphy, VINO
will be given another chance to work
for the city on its gigantic water
project. 1,,,,-
Moselle was named by Judge Davis
as a special probation officer for Muir
phy, Moselle takes a trip along the
auueduct every month, and that ac-
cords to the frequency with which
Murphy must report.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-17
STREET OPENING PLANS
PUZZLE CITY OFFICIALS
Engineer Advises Against ACCep-
tance of Hoover Tract

With the city engineer advising
against the proceeding on one hand,
and a delegation of property owners
urging that the engineers advice be
disregarded on the other, the board of
public works was puzzled yesterday to
know what to do about the acceptance
of block of Fleming's Hoover street
tract. The Los Angeles-Pacific wants
to dedicate the tract and improve the
street in consideration of reserving to
itself a right of way for a street rail-
way.
The Improvement of the street would
cost about $4,000 and the railroad has
agreed to pay the cost if it can be per-
mitted to reserve the right of way.
The property owners are anxious to
have the street improved and accepted
and at the same time save the cost.
The board Of public works took the
matter of the acceptance Of the tract
under consideration.
The city engineer reported that he
had made an investigation of the main
tenance and operation of the Los An
geles railway tracks on Belvedere
street, but could find neither private
right of way nor franchise. This re-
port was referred to the council for it's
information.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-17
NEW HEAVY STEEL To Be
LAID ON HOLLYWOOD LINE
Los AngeIes-PacifiC Sets Aside
Half Million Dollars for
the Improvement

Three hundred men began work yes
terday informing, and 500 will begin as
soon as the necessary tools arrive
probably next Monday-on the Los An
geles-Pacific Railroad company's Hol-
lywood and Colegrove lines, carrying
out the improvements promised the
citizens committee of the two districts
some time ago by the roads officials,
The road from Los Angeles to Holly
wood will be relaid with heavy steel,
to accommodate the high power express
cars which will be put into operation
over it. and the tracks repaved. This
is the first of a number of improve
ments for which 100000 has been set
aside by the directors of the road
AS soon as the Sunset boulevard
stretch of track is improved iaborers
will be put to work on the Ocean Park,
Playa del Rey, Redondo Beach line,
and this also will be entirely relaid with
heavy steel and put in good condition.
In connection with the other I'M
provements contemplated by the Los
Angeles Pacific company 1t is stated
that plans for the proposed subway
from the Hill street station to Vermont
avenue are rapidly rounding into shape,
and it is possible that this work VIII
be started early next spring.
Already engineers are driving drills
deep into the earth over the route
through which the tunnel will pass. and
gaining a complete knowledge of the
ground through which they will tun-
mel.
Other improvements spoken of are a
four-track system to Venice, from Yer
mont avenue, and new station build
ing on the site of the present one in
south Hill street. The needed right of
Way for four tracks has been secured,
and this has led many to believe the
subway will soon be built.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-17
UTILITIES BOARD AGAINST
INTERCHANGE PHONE PLAN

The public utilities commission will
make q report to the council adverse to
the petition of the Federated Improve
ment association asking for an inter-
change telephone system.
In its report the commission states
that it has been investigating the ad-
visibility of a system that would per-
NIT the Sunset calls to be switched on
to the Home phones, and wise versa,
but it has found that such an outlay
of additional capital would be required
and the mechanical difficulties are so
great that 1t cannot advise 1T now. 1t
shows that in Stockholm, Sweden, where
such an attempt was made, it was Civ
en- Up in disgust.
The commission declares it will con-
tinue to work on the plan, with the
hope that some day it may evolve some
practicable system.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-17
RAILWAY MUST SECURE
MISSION ROAD FRANCHISE.
City Attorney Threatens to Stop
Pacific Electric Traffic

Unless the Pacific Electric immedi-
ately asks the city council for a fran
chise across Mission road an injunc-
ton viii be sought to stop the traffic
between Los Angeles and Pasadena
over the company's line. This was the
ultimatum City Attorney Shenk de-
livered to the company yesterday.
The Pacific Electric operates its cars
to Pasadena over a private right of
way for most of the distance, but just
back OF the Indian village the railroad
crosses Mission road, a public street.
The company has no franchise across
the street. 1t has been operating with
out franchise for more than seven
years.
The Pacific Electric is laying a four
track system to Pasadena over it's
private right of way and wants to lay
tracks across Mission road, but the
city attorney does not intend to let
it be done without a franchise. Fur
thermore, he insists that franchise
must be secured for the two tracks
already across the street.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-17
Municipal Affairs
CITY MAY START NEW
SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTS
Council Committees Will Recon-
mend That Method Now in
Use Be SimpIified

A committee of five members, formed
to devise a new accounting system for
the city, is the recommendation of the
finance and the supply committees,
which will be made to the city coun-
ell Tuesday.
The joint recommendation will pro-
vide a committee composed of City Au-
ditor Myers, W. r. Ormsby, store
keeper of the aqueduct; E. V. Hard
ing, chief accounting officer Of the
aqueduct; Councilman G. H. Stewart
of the finance committee and Supply
Clerk Baker.
The two aqueduct officials who will
be members of the committee have had
wide experience in accounting. Mr..
Ormsby oragnized the accounting sys-
tenn in the store department of the
Southern Pacific, and was head of that
department for a number of years. Mr..
Harding was chief accountant for one
of the large eastern railroads before
the aqueduct secured his services.
But there may be some difference of
opinion on the method of the city's new
accounting system. MessrS. Ormsby and
Harding favor railroad systems, while
j. H. Fountain, chief deputy auditor,
is opposed to railroad systems. He
yesterday declared they were cumber-
some.
IF the council will authorise us to
do so, the auditors department will in
stitute a new system in city accounts
that will simplify the present system
so per cent" said Mr.. Fountain to the
finance committee yesterday. .
w. ]. Washburn, chairman of the
committee, said that it might be pos
sible to simplify 1t 75 per cent, and he
was in favor of thorough investiga-
ton by the proposed committee.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-17
ARRAIGNED ON CHARGE OF
HOLDING UP DRUG STORE

Charged with robbery, Walter
Laughlin and George A. Graham, who
are accused of holding up A. C. Kruell,
proprietor of the National pharmacy
at 1901 South Grand avenue Wednes-
day night, were arraigned before Po-
lice Judge Williams yesterday morn
ing. Their preliminary hearing was
set for September 20 at 10:30 o'clock,
and their bail fixed at $4,000 each,
which they were unable to furnish.
Graham was arrested soon after the
daring holdup, while Laughlin was ar
rested Thursday afternoon in an East
First street poolroom from a descrip-
ton furnished the detectives by
KruelI. Both are said to have con-
fessed.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-17

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Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-17
JURY FINDS SMITH GUILTY
ON CHARGE OF PICKETING

After being out less than an hour,
the jury in the case Of A. H. Smith,
charged with picketing, returned YER
dict of guilty yesterday in Police Judge
Chambers court. Smith was accused
of picketing in front of the Alexan-
dria annex on July 20.
1t required three day sessions of the
court and three venires. two of forty
each and one of twenty, before the
Jury was impaneled. The trial was
begun shortly before noon yesterday.
Smith will be sentenced this morn
ing at $3.50, o'clock.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-17
SUES FOR ACCOUNTING
OF OIL COMPANY STOCK

George M. Duntley yesterday filed in
the superior court, "a suit against Willis
N. Blood, asking an accounting of the
affairs of the Security Loan and IN.
vestment company, which, the plaintiff
alleges he and the defendant formed
as a copartnership.
He declares that he advanced several
thousand dollars and that they owned
many shares in oil companies. He as
serts that the defendant refuses to
permit him to examine the books. He
wants the court to order an accounting
and to appoint a receiver.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-17
MAYOR RECEIVES THANKS
OF JAPANESE. COMMISSION

Mayor Alexander yesterday received
letter from the president of the hon
orary commercial commission of Japan,
which visited the United States a year
ago, stating that the commission had
adopted a resolution of thanks to the
citizens of Los Angeles for the treat
ment the commissioners received while
in Los Angeles.
A copy of the resolution has been
woven on the looms at Nishijin, and
will be forwarded to the mayor from
the Japanese embassy at Washington.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-17
WATER COMPANY'S SUIT
TO BE RESUMED SEPT. 20

The date for the possible termina-
tion of the lengthy suit of the Union
Hollywood Water company against the
city of Los Angeles is next Tuesday.
Before Judge Clarke of Ventura, who
is sitting in Judge Conrey's depart
ment of the Los Angeles superior
court, the action has taken up many
weeks.
After a recess of a considerable per-
iod, the case was resumed September
13, when the city began the presenta-
ton of it's evidence. The suit is the
result of the water companys object
ing to the rates recently established
by the city, the corporation claiming
that if it has to provide water at such
figures it cannot make a reasonable
amount on it's investments.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-17
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS
INSTITUTE WILL MEET

The annual institute of the Los AM
geles graded union of Sunday school
teachers will be held at the Temple
auditorium with an all-day meeting
Wednesday.
Following the luncheon at noon an
address will be made by the Rev. F.
w. Emerson, state superintendent of
the teachers department.
The members of the graduating
class of the teachers training depart
ment will be given their diplomas
Officers for the ensuing year will be
elected
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-17
EUCALYPTUS GROWERS SUE
NURSERY co. FOR $24,19O

The Eucalyptus Growers association
yesterday filed in the superior court a
suit against the Orange County Nurs-
cry and Land company for $24,1S0.
The plaintiff alleges that it entered
into contract with the defendant for
the planting of $4,000 eucalyptus trees
on GAO acres Of land in Orange county,
and that the latter failed to live up to
it's agreement. The plaintiff figures that
including S49S1 paid to the defendant
in cash it has coming to it total of
S24.1SO
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-17
DIVORCE SUI sFILEp

Divorce suits filed yesterday in the
superior court were those of Alice l..
Bagley against Arthur e. Bagley Lii
liam B. Jones against Albert p. Jones,
Anna Dicker against David Dicker, H.
A. Reeves against Jane Lee Reeves and
Pansy B. CARRIER against Arthur c.