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Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
SAN BERNARDINO
Onies ass Court street.
Phones--Home 44s, Sunset Main 4As.
LAY PLANS TO RECLAIM
VAST DESERT SECTION
Project to Draw Water from Sub
terranean River in Vicinity
of Daggett

SAN BERNARDINO, Aug. 2S.-The
elimination of a vast section of the
desert region of San Bernardino coun-
ty and it's transformation into an ag-
ricultural district that win rival the
Imperial valley is embraced in gigan-
tic reclamation scheme of w. F. Holt,
a Redlands millionaire, and J. w. Tib-
bott, both of whom have large inter-
estS in the Imperial country.
The project embraces the gigantic
tract of 100000 acres of desert land
about Otis, a railroad town on the
Salt Lake road, and the reclamation
of $4,000 inches Of water from the SUD-
terranean channel of the Mojave river
which sinks In the ground a short dis
tance from Daggett, after flowing from
the San Bernardino mountain range.
According to Thomas 0. Williams OF
Yermo. who is connected with the pro-
iect and who is in from the desert,
fhe company has f. C. Finkle, a water
expert of Los Angeles, on the ground
with a crew OF engineers laying out the
plan for the irrigation system. Already
the $4,000 inches of water has oeen
filed upon. The plan includes the dl-
version of this water from about tnree
miles northeast of Daggett, where the
water is reached at depth OF ABOUT
twenty feet.
1t is said that the capital to be IN
vested In the gigantic scheme to trans
form the desert is approximately $S'-
000, 900.
The success of the venture will mean
much to the vast desert section OF
this county, now practically unpopu-
lated. with the exception Of the rail-
road and mining towns.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
$500 RAISED TO BUILD
A CHURCH IN ONE DAY
Christian Organization at Long
Beach viii Build East
Side Mission

LONG BEACH, Aug. 2S.-At a joint
meeting this morning of the First
Christian church and the East Long
Beach Christian mission, about $500
was given by those present for the
purchase of materials for the east side
church. which is to be built in one
day at the southeast corner of Eighth
street and Obispo avenue. With what
materials will be donated and the fur
niture already on hand this will be
sufficient.
The church will be built on Labor
day, provided the Carpenters union,
which meets tomorrow night, consents
to assist the church members. The
women of the church will serve a pic
mic dinner on an adjacent lot. The
site, which is to cost $500, in addition
to the 5000 donated by the seller, is to
be paid for within two years. The lot
and building will be worth nearly
S25O0. A church 30x50 feet, with arched
ceiling, and which can be changed into
a residence when the church is able to
erect a more commodiouS building, Will
be put up. The building committee in
cludes c. J. Hargis, w. 7. Barton, ].
w. Robinson, G. e. Phelps, I. M. Dill
man and c. e. Herman. Six pictures
will be taken during the day the
church is built, marking the stages OF
its construction. The election OF trus-
tees for the mission, which is to be
incorporated, was completed tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
SANTA MONICA
CirculatlOn--HOms 47t1.
CONGRATULATIONS <ss1i Sunset 7ei.
WOMAN's HEART FAILS;
DEATH ENDS SEA BATH
Mrs. Marie Schaefer Of Los An
geIes Found Unconscious,
Floating in Surf

SANTA MONICA, Aug. 2S.--Mrs
Marie Schaefer of 716 San Pedro street,
Los Angeles, lost her life while bath
ing in the surf here at o'clock this
morning. There were no witnesses to
the accident and details are lacking,
but it is thought by physicians who
attempted to revive her that she died
from heart failure caused by the shock
received upon entering the cold wa
ter. The body was taken to Los An
geles for burial.
]. L. Richardson, a Los Angeles at
torney, was fishing on Bristol pier
when he saw the woman floating to-
took her from the water. She showed
faint signs of life, and was rushed tc
Santa Monica Bay hospital, where DR.
w. M. Kendall worked over her foI
more than an hour.
. Mrs. Schaefer leaves a husband, VIII
liam Schaefer, and three children
The family spent the past week at the
beach, residing in cottage on Hollis
ter avenue, a short distance from the
point where Mrs. Schaefer met her
death. She was 43 years of age
Schaefer said today:
My wife was accustomed to take q
surf bath every morning. Her heart
at times was weak. She had beer
bathing north of Bristol pier and never
went far into the surf as she could not
SWIM"
The surf today all along the beach
was exceedingly heavy and severa
narrow escapes from drowning were
reported.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
$50 PAINTINGS OF INDIA
ARE TO BE EXHIBITED
Huuo v. PederSen's Work Will Be
Shown in Pasadena

PASADENA, Aug. 29.-An exhibit OF
oil paintings said to be one of the finest
ever shown on the coast is to be seen
at Hotel Maryland for ten days, begin
ming December 3, according to George
s. Gould, jr., of Monterey, who IS VISIT
ing in this section and who incidentally
is acting as advance agent for Hugo
v. Petersen, artist, of Copenhagen
Denmark.
Herr Petersen has spent many years
in the orient and his collection OF
paintings includes $50 sketches of India
and Indian life as well as other sub
iects. Noted among the paintings out
lined in his prospectus are Laying OF
the Cornerstone of the Victoria Mem
orial Hall in India by His Majesty
George ", King of England" the tenn
Dle known as "The Pride Of Asia on
the Tai Mahal river and numerous
other temples, portraits of rulers and
oriental scenes.
1t is announced the pictures will be
hung on walls of gold cloth in the
music room Of the Maryland and an
oriental orchestra will discourse music
The other cities scheduled for an ex-
hibition of Herr Pedersen's work are
San Francisco, Newport, New YORK
Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Wash
ington, Paris, London and Munlch.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
Shipping News

I SAN PEDRO, Aug. 2s-Arrived: Steamship
Santa Rosa. from San Diego; steam schooner
Chehalis, from San Diego; yacht Sweetheart,
from Honolulu; oil steamer Whittier, from
Sen Francisco via Ventura: steam schooner
Raymond, from Willapa Harbor via San Fran
CISCO
Sailed: Steamship Santa Rosa for San
Francisco. Via Redondo Beach and Santa
Barbara. Steam schooner Chehalis for
Grays Harbor via San Francisco. Oil steam
er Whittier for Ventura.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES
The steamer Raymond Capt. Knudson) ar
rived today from Aberdeen and will dis
charge 650,0o0 feet OF lumber, proceeding to
Redondo Beach with 100000 feet, balance
of cargo.
The steamer Chehalis (Capt. Kettlesen) ar
rived today from San Diego and after load
ing a partial cargo fasphalt proceeded to
Aberdeen via San Francisco with passengers
The steamer Whittier Capt. Seaman) load
ed 5000 barrels OF crude oil for the Union
Oil company today and sailed for Ventura
to discharge.
The steamer Santa Rosa Capt. Alexander
called today bound from San Diego to San
Francisco, via Redondo Beach and Santa
Barbara.
The yacht Sweetheart Capt Harris) TWEEN
ty-three days from Honolulu, arrived today
She left here July 10 entered in the trans
pacific yacht race and finished seventeen
and one-half hours behind the Hawaii.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
POSTPONED CONFERENCE
ABOUT ARROYO BRIDGE
Active Campaign Will Be Waged
for Bond Issue

PASADENA, Aug. 29.-President
Harry Geohegen of the board of trade
stated last evening that his visit to
the Office of the county supervisors in
company with Secretary Bertonneau,
of the board of trade, to take up the
arroyo bridge question with the county
officials will be postponed from today
to some time later in the week, in orde|
TO give the supervisors a respite from
their task of canvassing the recent
primary election vote.
AS soon as a definite announcement
can be made as to the amount of bonds
necessary to be voted by Pasadena for
its share in the construction of the
proposed bridge at the foot of West
Colorado street an active campaign
will be started to enlighten the voters
on the benefits to be derived from the
proposed structure.
It is said by members of the bridge
committee and city officials that all
that will be necessary is to afford cit
izens an opportunity to visit the site
of the proposed improvement and in
spect the plans. For this purpose 1t Is
said a bus line probably will be run
to the arroyo at stated intervals for
the convenience of those who wish to
investigate the premises.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
SWIMMER DIVES AND
BRINGS UP A DIVER
George Freeth Gives Exhibition of
Daring at Redondo

REDONDO BEACH, Aug. 2S.-Not to
be outdone by AL Christie, who gave
deep sea diving exhibition today.
George Freeth swan out to where the
exhibition took place, dove down near
ly forty feet and returned TO tne sur
face with the man in the diving ap-
paratus firmly gripped in one hand,
the helmet being locked under his arm.
That the feat was an extraordinary
showing of skill is evidenced from the
fact that in addition to the heavy metal
diving apparatus Christie wore lead
shoes weighing twenty-eight pounds
and had on sixty-four pounds of lead
for ballast. After this spectacular yet
daring feat Freeth delighted the crowds
with a prolonged exhibition on the SURF
board, giving illustrations OF now tne @
natives of Honolulu take the big
breakers with grace and ease, standing
erect while the board shoots through
the water like a rocket.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
SIXTY OF FAMILY AT THE
CARRILL0 FAMILY REUNION

SANTA MONICA, Aug. 2S.--Judge ].
j. Carrillo of this city presided over
the outing of the Carrillo family in
Rustic canyon today, when an old
fashioned Spanish barbecue was held.
The judge gave personal supervision to
the cooking of more than 100 pounds
of meat, prepared in early Spanish
style. and served 1t to the sixty MEM
bers of the family present. The trip
was made to the canyon in automo-
bileS.
The children played games, while
the older members Of the picnic party
contested in races. Judge Carrillo re-
lated accounts of skirmishes held in
the canyon in the Mexican war be-
tween the American settlers and Mex
lean soldiers. The judge is a native of
this section and has been identified
with local affairs In a prominent way
for many years. He was formerly
mayor of Santa Monica. Relatives
came from several cities in Southern
California to attend the picnic.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
MAKING EFFORT TO DRIVE
AUTO OVER ROUGH ROAD

SAN BERNARDINO, Aug. 28.-An
effort is being made today to drive
the first automobile over the SANTA
Ana canyon road since the big storms
of the first of the year, which washed
out the mountain highway for long
stretches. In the party are G. w.
Wood and Jack Heyser, White steamer
representatives of Riverside, and Opie
L. Warner of San Bernardino. They
are driving White touring car, strip
ped. The road is said to be the rough
est in the San Bernardino mountains.
The men intend to push through to Big
Bear valley, distance of 80 miles.
The same machine recently estao-
lished fast records from san Berhar-
dino to strawberry Peak, over the
proposed Pinecrest hill climb route,
and from Redlands to Oak Glen.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
WATCH ELECTIONS IN
MAINE AND VERMONT
Contests viii Show Strength Of
Republicans and Democrats
in New England

BOSTON, Aug. 28.-The political at
tention of the country gradually is be-
ing focused on New England, where
early in September, the first measuring
of strength between the Republican
and Democratic parties in the state
elections of 1910 is to take place. Yer
mont on September. 6, and Maine on
September II, will elect state officers
and congressman.
on the same day as the Vermont
election, New Hampshire will hold her
first statewide primary and the first
under a direct primary law affecting
an entire state to be held in the east
The terms of Senators Page Of Ver-
mont; Hale of Maine; Lodge of Massa-
chusetts; Aldrich of Rhode Island, and
Bulkeley of Connecticut expire March
4, 1911 Mr. Hale and Mr.. Aldrich have
declined reelection. New Hampshire
does not elect to the senate again until
1912
The Republicans in Maine have NOM
mated Governor Bert M. Fernald for
a second term, while the Democrats are
wagfng a vigorous campaign with
Frederick w. Plaisted, mayor of Au-
gusta, as their leader.
Dividing local interest with the gov
ernorship contract is the congressional
fight in the first Maine district, where
>the congressional pariiamentarian,
Asher Kinds, is seeking this seat on the
floor of the house formerly occupied
by Thomas b. Reed, who introduced
Kinds into washington executive cir
cles.
In neither Vermont nor Maine Is any
outward issue drawn between so-called
progressive and regular Republicans.
The New Hampshire primary canvas
is being fought with as much vigor
as a state campaign, the struggle Tor
governor being between Bertram Ellis
of Keene and Robert p. Bass OF Pc
terboro, the latter being supported by
the so-called progressive wing OF the
party.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
RUSHING WORK ON NEW
POMONA CITY HALL
Building Is Expected to Be Ready
by October

POMONA, Aug. 2S.-From present in
dications the new city hal will not be
completed before October. There has
been much delay in the work, which
will cost $4,000, and when completed
will be one of the most attractive muni-
cipal buildings In Southern California
The finishing touches are being given
to the dome which lights the central
court. The main council chamber will
be finished in oak and the floor will be
of white mosaic. There will be an oak
beamed ceiling supported by oak pill
asters. The room is on the second floor
and overlooks the front entrance. There
will be mosaic flooring in the main
lobby of the building. The marble
Stats for the base of the lobby and for
the marble stairway have arrived and
will soon be put in place.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
CHECK ON VOTES SHOWS
MESERVE LOSES COUNTY

SAN BERNARDINO, Aug. 2S.-After
it had been generally accepted that
Edwin Meserve carried San Bernardino
county in the senatorial race and after
the Republican county convention in
structed the legislative candidate, If
elected, to take the primary vote as
merely advisory, County Clerk Charles
post last night discovered that A. G.
Spalding had, carried the county by
lust four votes.
The check developed the fact that
Shading was not credited with
eighteen votes said to rightfully belong
to him, and these, added to his total
cave him the lead over Meserve.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
TELEPHONE LINE TO JOIN
SOUTHLAND AND ARIZONA

SAN BERNARDINO, Aug. 2S.-Ma-
terial is being unloaded in San Ber-
nardino for the construction OF a toll
line Of the Pacific Telephone and Tele-
graph company from this city to I'm
perial Junction and Yuma, where con-
nection is to be made with the I'M
perial valley lines, and also the lines OF
Arizona. September, it is said, Will
witness the start of work.
The completion OF the line will make
it possible, for the first time, for con-
yersation with Imperial valley and Ari-
zona with Southern California. IL is
one of the largest telephone projects
ever attempted in the southwest.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
SHERIFF DENIES JUDGE
ISSUED ANOTHER WARRANT

WHITTIER, Aug. 2S.-Deputy Sher-
iff oliver returned from Los Angeles
Yesterday and stated that Judge Bord-
well of the superior court had not is
sued another warrant for the detention
of Mrs. Bessie Knight, a widow, on an
insanity charge, as alleged by certain
people of Whittier who claim the wo-
mans mind is unbalanced. The judge
also stated that he had given Pregon-
ing an order to take Mrs. Knight to
Arizona.
John Pregoning, a relative of the
woman, will be sentenced this morning
on a charge of disturbing the peace Of
John B. King, who has been Mrs.
knights champion. The wife of Pre-
coming swore to an insanity complaint
against Mrs. Knight recently, but she
was adjudged sane by Judge Bordwell,
who discharged her from custody.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
DEAD MAN MAY HAVE BEEN
PROVOST GUARD PRISONER

SAN JOSE, Aug. 2S.-The body OF
an unknown man, supposed to be that
of Edward G. Ford, a private in COM
pany M, Thirtieth infantry, who es-
caped from the provost guard at Red
wood City this afternoon, was found to-
night near the railroad track near San
ta Clara, with a fractured skull and
hip. He was dressed in civilian clothes,
and may not have been the escaped
prisoner. The only mark of identified
ton is a memorandum bearing the
name of Charles Gle, Tenth and Kirk
ham streets, Oakland. Apparently this
is a note of his own making and not
his own name. His arms, like those Of
the escaped prisoner, are covered with
tattoo marks,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
INQUEST WILL BE HELD
ON TRAIN SUICIDES BODY

POMONA, Aug. 2S.-The coroner's in
quest over the remains of Edward De-
valon, who threw himself under the
wheels Of the Southern Pacific east
bound limited train yesterday near
Main street here, will be held at w. B.
Todd's morgue tomorrow afternoon at 8
o'clock. The peculiar part of this sui
eide is that there was apparently no
reason for 1t. Hamilton Richmond and
w. S. DuPee, brothers-in-law of De-
valon, stated that they observed moth
ing In the attitude or life of the de-
ceased prior to his rash act that would
indicate any intention of self destruc-
ton. DuPee thinks the impulse to kill
himself must have suddenly came upon
him in some unexplained manner.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
MEXICO ASKS AMERICANS
ARREST ON FRAUD CHARGE

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 2s.-Charged
with land frauds against the tribe OF
Kickapoo Indians, the provisional ar
rest and detention Of w. L. Chapman,
q. G. Grimes, A. T. Brown, r. G. Con-
inc and John Carrot, OF Oklahoma
have been asked by the Mexican gov
ernment.
Formal request for their extradition
has been made to Washington. Tho
charges grew out of the removal, OF
the Kickapoo Indians from Oklahoma
territory to Mushuese, Coahuila, N
the. summer of 1906.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
MOTORCYCLISTS READY
FOR LABOR DAY RACES

PASADENA, Aug. ga new all
ment known as motormania has broken
out in this city and practically every
one interested in motorcycles Is count
ing the DAYS till Labor day, when a
number of local riders will try for su-
premacy at Tournament park. In ad-
dition to the six events scheduled in
the regular program there will be a
match race between Raymond Austin
ON a Merkel and Charles Tobey on a
Reading Standard. Each rider has his
supporters and each side is claiming
that victory will perch upon the nan
dIehars of its machine. 1t is also an
nounced that the novelty motorcycle
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
REDLANDS IN WEEK SHIPS
FOURTEEN CARS ORANGES

REDLANDS, Aug. 2S.-Redlands
past week, making the total 3749 cars
for the season, as against 4504 cars
to the corresponding date last season.
The shipments probably will last two
or three weeks more, but will not ex-
ceed $500 cars for the year. The fruit
is bringing good prices when it is of
good quality.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
ELks ARE GOING

PASADENA, Aug. pa number Of
Pasadena Elks will go to Redondo this
afternoon to accompany members of
the order from that city to San Pedro
on a special launch which leaves Re-
dondo for the harbor city at 8 o'clock.
Others will leave Pasadena on a special
car from the Pacific Electric car sheds
at $3.50 o'clock this evening to &C direct
to San Pedro, where a number of Re
dondo's prominent citizens will be in
itiated into the order.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
Late News from the Neighbo,ing Towns and Cifies
- - g PASADENA ''';:: c.: III Il.
OFFICE 80 WEST PhOassaa

race, which it was thought might be
abandoned, will be held as per schedule.
In this event each rider will be re-
quired to ride once around the track,
dismount and eat pie without using
his hands, ride another lap and stop to
drink a pint of water from bottle
and do various other stunts at the end
of each lap in a three-mile race. The
various committees of the Pasadena
Labor Day association in charge of
athletic and other events for Labor
day report details for the days .cele-
bration practically complete. Admis-
sion to all events will be free.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
JAPANESE CONTRACTORS
UNABLE TO SUPPLY TIES

REDONDO BEACH, Aug. 2S.-A
scarcity of labor In Japan is given as
the reason why contractors there can
not fulfill their contract with the Santa
Fe for 1000, 900 ties to be delivered this
year. Large immigrations of Japan
ese laborers to America and other
countries where higher wages are paid
is set forth as the principal reason for
the labor shortage.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
FUNERAL TODAY

PASADENA, Aug. 29.-Funeral serv-
ices for Miss Annie Tyler, who died
Saturday morning at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvanus Tyler,
726 Bradford street, will be held this
afternoon at o'clock from the chapel
of Ives, Warren, Salisbury company.
Rev. Jean Loba, her former pastor,
will officiate.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
MISSING LONG BEACH CON-
TRACTOR IN PORTLAND

LONG BEACH, Aug. 2S.-It is re-
ported that N. S. Jillson, the local
contractor, whose disappearance two
months ago was the cause of much
comment, is now In oregon, and that
a relative received q letter from him
which was written at Portland. jill
sons wife, whom he left here, is at the
home of her mother, Mrs. j. J. Ander-
son. of East Fifth street.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
CHEMICAL ENGINE SAVES
FACTORY AT REDLANDS
Blaze Threatens Plant of Union
Ice Company

REDLANDS, Aug. 2S.-Fire early this
morning threatened the Union Ice COM
pany's factory at Grafton, the struc-
ture being saved by the prompt arrival
of the Redlands fire department in the
new auto chemical engine, the machine
being used for the second time since it
was installed. 1t made the run of three
miles in five minutes, and by using the
chemical the fire was extinguished be-
fore it had spread.
Transformers were burned out at the
ice station, this causing the blaze. AT
the sub-station in Redlands the trans
formers also were burned out and all
fuses, but no serious damage caused.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
HUNDRED M0TORCYCLISTS
HAVE PICNIC AT REDOND0

REDONDO BEACH, Aug. 2S.-The
Los Angeles Motorcycle club held its
weekly outing here today On this par
ticular occasion the tandem seats were
used and the women accompanied the
party. A stop was made in the coun-
try where a watermelon feast was en-
loved. In the afternoon the club
formed a swimming party and enjoyed
a. spin in the plunge. The party num-
hared over 100.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
BANKERS REMAINS ARE
TAKEN TO OLD HOME

LONG BEACH, Aug. 2S.-The body
of Nernard d. Holbrook, the banker
of Onawa, Ia, who died here Thursday
night, was taken east this morning
via the Salt Lake for burial at Onawa,
of which town he was one Of the
founders, having lived there for the
past forty years. His widow and his
son and daughter-in-law accompanied
the bodV
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
MILLIONAIRE CRITICALLY ILL

REDLANDS, Aug. 2S.-G. S. Myers,
millionaire Redlands Heights resi-
dent, who has been i'll for several
weeks, was brought home from the
the Santa Fe railroad. His condition
is said to be serious.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
TO BUILD PACKING HOUSE

SAN BERNARDINO, Aug. 2S.-A
packing house and canning factory is
protected for the Mt. Vernon section,
northwest of the city, where there are
large citrus and deciduous orchards.
At present it Is necessary TO maui the
oranges and lemons by wagon to
Rialto, a distance of three miles, for
packing. The proposed packing house
and cannery is to be located along
the Santa F'e tracks.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
PASADENA BUSINESS COLLEGE


OLDEST AND BEST SCHOOL IN THE C1If
vvns its own college building; places mos
graduates in positions. ENROLL TODAY
sls N, FAIR OAKS AVE. S-26-lmC
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
s1rUATIONs-FEMALA

TWO EXPERIENCED MATTRESSES WANT
table or mixed work; would go separately
Address M. H., 172 NORTH CHESTEH
I'VE Pasadena S-28-;
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
EXPRESS OFFICE OPENED

REDLANDS. Aug. 2S.-The American
Express company has opened its office
in Redlands. with J. c. Hawks of
Cleveland, Ohio in charge.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-29
PASADENA CLASSIFIED
WANTED
sITuATIoNs-MALE

YOUNG MAN. STRONG AND WILLING,
wants gardening or other work by the
hour or half day ''to make ends meet
Address BOX G. HERALD BRANCH. 30
west Colorado St.. Pasadena 8-2I-S