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Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-02
DAYLIGHT BURGLAR SAYS
HE TOOK STOLEN GOODS
Mcdonald Pleads Guilty; Other
Charges May Be Dropped

H. r. Mcdonald, alleged daylight" bur-
glar and formerly trouble man for the Home
Telephone company, yesterday pleaded guilty
to charge OF receiving stolen goods and will
be sentenced December g. 1t is understood
that accusations of burglary against him Will
be dismissed
Mcdonald, who was before Judge Davis of
the criminal department of the superior court,
where he recently tried, the jury dis
agreeing, declared that the silverware In his
possession was given to him by a man named
Richard Thompson, whom he had met in a
saloon. Officers believed that Thompson was
q mythical parsonage, but could not prove It,
Mcdonald was believed to have committed
various burglaries I'm this city an6 Sacramento
last summer. In the time that he was al
legged to have been criminally active silverware
valued at between $1,000 and $4,000 was stolen.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-02
MAYOR OPPOSES GIFT OF
PALMS TO PARK BOARD

Over the vigorous protest Of the mayor, the
fire commission yesterday insisted on pre-
senting two thirty -year-old palms to the park
department. The palms are on the site OF
the proposed new engine house at Seventh
and Figueroa strets
The mayor, who is chairman Of the park
commission as we'll chairman Of the fire
commission objected to the presentation be-
cause 1t would cost too much to transplant
the palms Commissioner Hawley said the
park department had paid about 500 each
for palms and transplanted them from Santa
Barbara and he did not believe the expense
would be a detriment.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-02
SOMNAMBULIST FALLS AND
SPRAINS KNEE; SLEEPS ON

George A. Miller. a horse clipper, employed
at the Fashion stables at 219 East First
street, is a patient at the receiving hospital,
suffering from a badly sprained left knee,
due to his having stepped from hayloft,
falling ten feet, while walking in his sleep
early yesterday morning.
Instead of waking the somnambulist, the
fall only increased his desire for sleep, and
he did not awake until evening. He told his
story to Patrolman Gamash, who passing
at the time. and the officer sent the injured
man to the hospital.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-02
JAPANESE EDITOR FACES
DEADLY-ASSAULT CHARGE

F. samura, q Japanese editor, appeared
In Judge Willis department of the superior
court yesterday for trial on the charge or
assault with intent to commit murder.
Samura is accused by S. Takada, who
conducts a Japanese employment agency
here Samura says that he published an
article regarding alleged mercenary prac-
tices at Takada's establishment and that
the night following Its publication Takada
ACCOMPANIED by a friend, X. Okazakai,
called at his home TO give him physical
punishment. Then. he admits, he fired
shot in eelf-defense
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-02
DAMAGE sulr JURY pIsAeREEs

Jury in Judge McCormick's department
of the superior court disagreed in the case
of William d. Harris, who sued the Pioneer
Building company for damages of 1,075,
which he claimed would be just compensa-
tion for being crippled for life when a fence
the defendant company had constructed
about tho Bradbury building, where repairs
were being made fell on him more than a
year ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-02
IDEAS ON INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT ARE WANTED

The public welfare committee will hold
special netting next Wednesday afternoon,
when the matter of industrial districts will
be made special order. There is a stack OF
petitions for exceptions from the residence
district before the committee 1t is the inten-
tion to outline general policy for such
districts.
Not only the petitioners wro are person.
ally affected, but any one who has ideas to
offer for the creaotion of industrial territory,
will be Welcomed by the committee.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-02
NEGROES ASSIST BACK
TO AFRICA MOVEMENT I

The committee of the Ethiopian Women S
Commercial club met Jointly with the Men 8
Commercial club last night at 700 San Pedro
street to consider the Back to Africa"
movement committee was appointed to
solicit funds for Africans not able to pay
their fares to Africa. A number OF negroes
planning to start for Africa some time in
January. A mass meeting will be held later
for further action in the Back to Africa"
movement,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-02
MAN SUES FOR ANXIETY BALM

The suit of James W. Smith against the Pa
cihc Electric Railway company for damages
of $50 595.35, growing out of an electric car
collision near Eastlake park July %, 1909, was
begun yesterday before Judge Mccormick Of
the superior court. Smith uninjured. but
his wife, Mrs. Nellie X. Smith, recently won
Judgment for $4,000 by jury which heard her
case before Judge Bordwell. He wants the
money because of loss of time from his work,
anxiety because of the serious illness Of his
wife and similar matters
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-02
FIREBUG SET BLAZE TO
AWNING, SAYS REALTY MAN

Yesterday afternoon a we'll known real
estate dealer, resident of Los Angeles for
thirty years, complained that an effort had
been made to burn down flat he had just
completed in the sWestlake district. AS
proof he exhibited a piece of scorched avn
ing which he said the night watchman
found blazing over a window of the flat
He insisted that some person who regarded
flat as an eyesore in a purely residence
district must have started the blaze.
Other similar complaints have been made
during the past few days.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-02
MORE TIME OFF DUTY FOR.
CITY FIREMEN PROPOSED

More days off for the fire laddies are to
be provided if the fire commission can ar
range it. The commission yesterday in
srtucted Chief Eley to arrange schedule
that will permit the fremen to have every
sixth day off. instead Of every seventh. This
schedule is In effect in other large cities.
Firemen are duty the whole twenty-four
hours of the day. as they sleep in quarters
provided for them in the engine houses.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-02
$7o7e.so PAID IN FEES

Fees paid into the county clerks office in
November amounted to S7079.S0. Filing of pro-
bate matters produced $1035 10, civil suits
s4sS6 25, and miscellaneous instruments $1157.95.
The law library will receive $1,000 of the total
received and the remainSsr will be used in
the payment OF salaries and in defraying other
expenses
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-02
PROTESTS KILL PARK PLAN

The protest against the condemnation of
land for what has come to be known as
Piedmont park sustained by the public
welfare committee yesterday afternoon and
the proceedings ordered abandoned
The land that was TO have been condemned
Is composed of two triangular pieces of land
that meet in a point at Pasadena avenue and
Avenue 63 The northern limit is New York
street and the southern Avenue 61
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-02
DIVORCE SUITS FILED

Divorce actions filed yesterday in the
superior court were those of Gladys Car
NJ Conklin against F. H. Conklin; Mary
Jane Gull against George Cull clarence
E. Miller against Clara A. Miller; Grace
G. Jeffery against Harley B. Jeffery and
Ellen Eliza Murray against Robert Murray
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-02
SUES OWNERS IN MEXICO
FOR WORK DONE AT MINE

MaximiIlian L. Portillo has filed suit for
s3539. % against ]. S. johnson and several 9TH
er persons interested in the Metates Mining
company, which owns property near Metates'
Sinaloa Mexico. Portillo says he was en-
pioyed to construct house and to build road,
and that the money is coming to him for that
as we'll for selling to the defendants l4O
tons of ore containing gold, silver and other
fnetalq
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-02
CAPT. A. c. DoDDs CELEBRATES

Capt. A. c. Dodds, chief probation officer Of
Los Angeles county. yesterday celebrated his
seventh anniversary in that position. He has
been at the head of that work since 1t was
begun here, He and his six assistants now
have under their supervision 1868 persons, Of
whom 154 are adults. OF the 9l5 Juveniles, 7l3
are boys and 202 girls. He is strong advo-
cate of probation, and declares that less than
Is per cent of the persons to whom 1t is
granted fail to appreciate it and again fall
into evil ways.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-02
WANTS SCENERY EXAMINED

The fire commission will ask the council to
instruct the city electrician to make weekly
examination of the electrical scenic effects of
all theaters. Chief Eley told the commission
that a number of the travelling companies
carry electrical machinery that does not
conform to the city ordinances.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-02
CALIFORNIA PIONEER DIES

Emmanuel d. Block father of DR.. Sam
uel D. Block, died yesterday at 1852 West
Seventh street. Mr.. Block had resided in
California for fifty years, having been a
resident of Los Angeles one year. He was
76 years old. The body will be taken to
San Francisco for burial.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-02
GUARDIAN SUES FoR s5ooo

Sam Scherer, as guardian OF Jacob Scherer,
yesterday filed in the superior court suit
for damages Of $4,000 against Helm Schmidt.
He says the minor was run down by Schmidt 5
automobile at Temple street and Edgeware
road and seriously injured AUGUST 10.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-02
FOUR DIVORCES GRANTED

Judge Conrey Of the superior court yester-
day granted four divorces. They were to Inn
ogene Patterson, from William M. Patterson,
desertion; Ruth NJ Mulvana, from Fred j.
Mulvana, cruelty; Charles d. Hill, from
Blanche A. Hill. inhdelity. and Mary ]. Roll
lins from John Rollins, desertion.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-02
FIRE TUGS CHARTERED

A contract between the city and the will
mngton Transportation company for the use
Of two tubgoats was approved by the city
council yesterday. The tugs are equipped
with fire fighting apparatus and viii be used
to protect the shipping in the harbor and the
water front
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-02
NEW INTERPRETATIONS

Cahuilla Fruit and Land company-P D.
Herbert. r. P. Howell G. M. Beach, j. s.
webb and M. X. white, directors. Capital
stock $50, 900; subscribed, $500.
California Organic Products company--A
A. Schmidt, w. A. Schmidt, Linn Bradley
and H. M. Mosher, directors. Capital stock
$50, 900; subscribed, 81.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-02
EMsEzzLER FOUND GUILTY

Allen r. Fisher was found guilty OF en-
bezzling diamonds from the Diamond Credit
company as the result OF his second trial be-
fore jury in Judge Davis department OF
the superior court. He win be sentenced
today. ~
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-02
plcruRE SHOW MAN EINEp

Through the efforts Of the city building de-
partment, E. L. Kennedy, who conducts
moving picture show at 314-32O East Fifth
street was fined $50 in Justice Chambers
court yesterday. Kennedy convicted Of
having the theater exit locked with a pad
lock.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-02
POSTAL RECEIPTS INCREASE

There was en- increase of $1s,27O4s, or 16 SO
per cent in the postoflce receipts of Los
Angeles last month as compared with Novem-
Der of last year, according to Postmaster
Harrisons report just rendered The num-
ber of pieces Of mail reaching the postoffce
age of S67 pieces.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-02
MAN GUILTY OF MANsLAueHrEH

Domingo Sandoval tried for the murder of
Toribio Urena at Duarte September 15 was
found guilty of manslaughter by a jury In
Judge Willis department of the superior
court. He viii be sentenced December 8.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-08-15

assuredly not an insignificant sum,
The average for several years a de.
cade ago was only $236.2I9.O0O This.
at any rate. disposes of The talk of
our being crowded out or displaced
in Latin America by European com
petitors. -
Still. 1t remains true that what has
come to us in the way of increased
demand for our products, especially
manufactures of certain kinds, has
come not as result of effort, labor
and study, but in spite of compare.
tive apathy, failure to adopt the right
means, persistent disregard of Latin.
American notions, susceptibilities and
fixed customs. The real moral to draw
is this, says the Record-Ilerald: III
we have doubled our Latin-American
trade in decade without effort, what
may we not expect if we go after thar
commerce with determination and
modern business efficiency? There is
stimulus in the official figures, not ey
cuse for over confidence and let-alone
tactics"
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-08-15

Although chanticleer red has been so
much favored this summer It's popu-
larity promises to wane not at all.
Hammered brass. old gold. kings blue,
royal blue. navy blue and all rich gol-
den brown and copper shades find IA
vor with the goddess of Mode. Mrs.
Kruschke had the good fortune to Sc
cure the services of Miss Delmar OF
Chicago for their trimmer. Miss Del
mar has had several years experience
in the d. b. Fisk millinery establish
ment-and lives there woman so
lacking in appreciation that she has
not viewed Fisk hat with reverent
admiration.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-08-15

The Herald is not going to defend
any Republican whose record is not
clean and above board. The man who
accepts public office and does not at.
tend to the work faithfully and in
business like manner should be rele.
gated. This paper is against the
CRATER, whether il be the office holder
or the newspaper CRATER that robs the
taxpayers through excessive printing
DIS the way La Plata county was rob.
bed last year.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-08-15
TRADE GAINS AND THE MORAL

Do the figures just published by Di-
rector Barrett of the Pan-American
bureau refute the pleas of consuls and
travellers for more energetic and sys-
tematic cultivation of trade with Latin
America?
1t is shown by the official figures
that our commerce with Latin Ameri.
ca more than doubled itself in ten
years, The total value OF exports and
imports is over $3.50, 900, 900 for 1909,
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-08-15

The Taft administration Is sore
spot TO Democratic newspapers and pol.
iticians. Taft and his party accom-
plished something for the country,
while Shafroth and his party in Colo
RADIO have simply squandered the PEG
pies money and the taxpayers are now
being imposed upon at the rate of one
thousand dollars per day to pass po.
litical measures.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-08-15

California is bonding the state for
many millions of dollars to improve
the roads. Here in Colorado the roads
can go to Halifax while the politicians
spend the revenues fighting for politi.
cal position. Oh, for an administra.
ton that would give the people real
nine-inning game.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-08-15

The eXtpa session was convened
Tuesday. This makes the fifth day at
one thousand dollars per day and the
only thing accomplished is gabfest
of Democratic politicians figuring out
now they can save the state to the
party this fall.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-08-15

The Herald is not kicking over the
Investigation of the late administra.
ton of the penitentiary. 1t is quite
evident the bookkeeping system of Mr.
Cleghorn was sadly deficient even ii
he was not guilty OF misrepresentation
OF funds
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-08-15

Scientists announce that people can
become energetic by eating raisins.
The trouble is that most of the ener.
gy produced by eating raisins has to
be expended in removing the seeds.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-08-15

1t is announced that Henry James,
the novelist. intends to come back to
the United States to live. William Wal.
dorf Aston will probably decide that
MIR. James must be mentally unbal.
anced
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-08-15

The internal improvement fund over
which members of the house and sen.
ate squabble every legislative session,
should be turned over to a commission.
Under the present system appropria-
tons are secured for projects of no
earthly use and roads and bridges built
where there is no travel.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-08-15

AT Franklin, Pa, woman has been
arrested and fined for washing dishes
ON Sunday. The magistrate who i'm
posed the fine must have thought she
ought to have piled the dishes in the
sink and waited for the kitchen girl
u get home.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-08-15

Isn't it queer the way the Democrat.
ic papers SANDER Senator Guegenheim,
but in turn do not have good word
for Senator Hughes, the leading cor.
poration attorney in the west.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-08-15

While he was saving two lives a Con.
necticut man lost SIS. The people
whose lives he saved might at least
have the good taste to get up a purse
for him.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-08-15

ty where he is engaged In ranching.
The couple left on the Southern this
morning for Arriola, Montezuma coun-
ty, where they will make their home
for few months. They may little
later return to Durango for the winter.
Whenever their fortunes may lead
them their friends wish them all hap
pineys and prosperity.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-08-15

AT their recent convention in Den
yer the dentists decided that kissing
would have to be abolished for the pur.
pose OF saving the human race. Would
human race that had abolished kiss.
ing be worth saving?
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-08-15

The Denver Republican should not
be an apologist for wrong doing in
the Republican party. Let wrong do
iIles of Republican or Democratic Off.
Gals be barred. The Herald plays no
favorites.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-08-15

Caruso is reported to be growing so
fleshy that his voice is affected. How
unromantic it would be If he were IN
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-08-15

Mrs. w. ]. Miller and little son
Nathan beautiful brown-eyed boy
about 2 years old. departed for their
home in Mancos this morning, after a
delightful visit with Mrs. Grant Nor.
ris md Miss Mabel Skoog.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-08-15

Jeff Keith, the sheep man. return
ed from brief trip to Aztec this
morning, where he visited his sister,
Mrs Cooper. and family.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-08-15
LOCAL MEwa


M. C. Helm. the Fruitland merchant
was in town yesterday on business
and returns homo on the Red Apple
this evening.
Hon. T. d. Burns came down from
Trimble this morning to attend meet
ing OF the directors of the Burns Ma
tIonal bank. Thos. H. Kelly arrives
this evening for the same purpose.
Durango hall team Is planning t'
play Cortez Sunday going over by au
tomobiles, two machines having beer
engaged. viii leave early Sunday
morning. returning the same evening
Mrs. r. Oliver and daughter came
IN from Pennington this morning FOL
q few days outing. Mr.. Oliver is the
manager OF the fruit association In
Pennington The ladies' are guests oil
the Strater.
i.
orado Telephone company, returned
this morning from Silverton with Z,
r. Hopkins, district manager. The
gentlemen visited the Silverton ex'
change, yesterday.
Superintendent s. II. Barnes and
wife came In on their car RI" last
evening from Alamosa and passed
through to Silverton on a flying Off
cial trip. They returned this morning,
continuing east on 116.
Mrs. Hans Aspaas was in Durango
last night on shopping trip. crop
conditions are very satisfactory in the
Ignacio district this summer and ey-
erything is looking fine Mrs. Aspaas
left for home on the eastern today.
Jerry Griggs is now located at the
Strater bar, having purchased w. J.
Iredales interest, the latter having
left for Medford. Ore. to make his
future home. Mr.. Griggs is well known
throughout this southwest section.
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Mrs. Henry Schroeder and sister-in
law, Mrs. Matt Schroeder, were re-
turning passengers to their home in
Thompson's park this morning. They
came in night before last to attend
the funeral OF Miss Lizzie Simon
which took place yesterday morning
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Mr.. and Mrs. Billy Iredale were out
going passengers this morning to Med
ford, Ore. where they expect to locate.
Mrs. Iredale's parents, MIR. and Mrs.
II. d. Mcbride. are living in Med
Mrs. Iredale just returned from there,
to wind up their affairs in Durango.
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DIR. j. l.. Weaver of Rocky Ford, one
OF the prominent Presbyterian min
listers OF the state, VIII preach at the
Presbyterian church both morning ana
evening next Sabbath. Mr.. Crozier ex'
o -~---->e'N-- -
DAY to visit and preach Tor Rev. X,
&. jackson, who has been sick for
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Il. u. Whitlock, mail clerk on the
Silverton passenger, returned last ey-
ening from visit with relatives In
Illinois. Mr.. Whitlock had not fully
recovered from the effects OF the
wreck on the Silyerton line this spring,
and made the trip on account Of his
health. He enjoyed the outing and is
feeling fine, but is glad to get back
TO our cool nights, and otherwise splen'
did climate.
Mrs. o. F. Boyle is entertaining the
children of the Free Methodist Sun.
day school, and some other little
friends, this afternoon Several OF the
ladies of the church are assisting the
hostess In giving the young folks
good time. There was n picnic on the
lawn, and games and all sorts of re.
freshments in the afternoon. Judging
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-08-15
that the patients condition will soon
improve

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Attorney George w. Moody was an
outgoing passenger on this mornings
eastern, bound for his home at De
Smet, s. D., where he will visit his
parents and go on later for q flying
trip to Minneapolis. on business. Mr..
Moody expects to return about Sept.
1. This is his first vacation for some
time and his mother is anxious to see
him. We presume she wants TO as
sure herself that he isn't working too
hard. That's way mothers have.
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Samuel Mccormick and sister ar.
rived on last nights delayed eastern,
which came In at 2:05 this morning.
Mr.. and Miss Mccormick came straight
through from Liverpool. England. and
were fourteen days on the road. They
had very pleasant trip. but are glad
to have reached their journeys end.
Mr.. Mccormick is a coal miner and
will work in the Calumet mine after
he gets rested from the journey. He
is a cousin OF Superintendent Leo Nc
Cormick of the Calumet Fuel company.
Judge Parkinson says that G. w.
Moody, the debonair bachelor so popu.
lar in Durango society, is going to
be married while on the trip for which
he started this morning. G. w. says
he isn't-not yeti Now you know
both gentlemen. SO you must determine
their respective veracity. p. ST
you don't know Judge Parkinson, take
our advice and get acquainted with
him right away. p. p. S.-Matt Har-
rington says that Moody is to be a
benedict sure. That's all we know
about 1t. We did our duty. Saw the
subject under discussion off on the
train this morning.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-08-15
(From Fridays Daily.)

NJ. A. Cooper, the well known sheep
man, returned on the Red Apple train
this morning from a trip to Farming
ton.