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Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12
LONG BEACH NOTES

LONG BEACH, March 1.-THE con-
tract for the carpenter work and plas-
tering of the proposed new $4,000 edifice
of the Trinity Lutheran church was
awarded today to j. w. Dawson,
whose bid was $4,000. The church is to
be completed in three months, 1t will
occupy 50x90 feet, at the southwest
corner of Eighth and Linden avenue.
The new First Presbyterian church,
at Sixth street and Locust avenue, was
accepted today from Scott q Crandall,
contractors, with conditions imposed
that a few remaining details be COM
pleted, and the first completion pay
ment was made. The church will cost,
altogether, about 100000.
A sensational cut in boat rates was
announced today by Captain Il. e.
Napier, owner of the launch Virginia,
who will take passengers to Portuguese
bend tomorrow for so cents, half the
usual fare, and who will soon inaugu-
rate a regular service between here
and San Pedro at 10 cents for the
round trip. other boat owners may
have to cut rates to meet his prices.
A man named Blodgett, living on
East ocean avenue, and his 14year-
old son, were thrown from their auto
mobile in an accident at Santa Ana
this afternoon, according to a tele-
phone message received here, and the
boy suffered a fracture of one arm.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12
MANY PLANS LAID
FOR CENTENNIAL
SAN BERNARDIN0 VALLEY COM
MITTEE MEETS
Celebration to Be Typical of Early
DAYS and 1t Is Proposed to
Have Yuma Indians
Attend


SAN BERNARDINO, March IL
The San Bernardino Valley centennial
will be the name of the festival that is
to mark the hundreth anniversary of
the founding of the city and the begin
ming of civilization in the valley.
The first meeting of the executive
committee was held last night and it
was decided that this should be the
official name of the celebration.
o. p. Sloat has been named as di-
rector general to have charge OF the
festival and f. M. Hill secretary.
Instead of having a three days cele-
bration, as was at first planned, the
festival viii last for five days, start
ing Tuesday, May II and closing Sat
urday night. May 20 is the day san
Bernardino becomes 100 years old, and
it Is planned to make this the princi-
pal day of the five.
In keeping with the plan to have the
celebration typical of the early days
n. Davenport, chairman of the Indian
feature, was empowered to go to Yuma
and bring Chief Mohonskey of the CO.
copahs and in the neighborhood of 100
of his tribesmen. Mohonskey is the
ruler of the widest tribe of Indians in
the southwest. Indians from other
tribes in the county will also be
brought here.
One of the features of the celebra-
ton on May 20 will be the raising Of a
cross or bell tower on the exact site
where the Franciscan padre built the
first settlement. 1t is planned to make
this a permanent monument The
Catholic church will also on this day
lay the corner stone of its new cathe-
dral. Father Caballeria of Los An
geles is lending aid to the observance
of the celebration.
An endeavor will be made to have
airship flights a portion of the pro-
gram
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12

FRANTz-Clara A. frantz, rs Gibbons
street, native of oregon, age II; pneumo-
mia.
MBsSERSM ITH--J A. Messersmith. sos
Eastlake avenue, native of California, age
l month; acute meningitis.
THOMPSON-Lizzie NJ. Thompson. 15e s.
Prichard street, native Of Illinois, age II;
tuberculosis.
WALKER-Celestine J. Walker. 74s West
First street. native OF France, age 81;
cancer Of liver.
BEESEN-James II. Beesen, 223 Bailey
street, native of Tennessee age rs; SEN
ility.
DECENTRALIZATION Hernandez 800 No.
Utah street. native of Mexico, age so;
chronic bronchitis.
DOHERTY-Mary Doherty 32s East Tween
ty-ffth street, native OF ireland, age IL;
cancer OF liver.
CLARK--George d. Clark. 1i2i West Twen-
ty-fourth street. native OF England, age
6S: cancer of face
YANEZ-Jennie Yanez. 1881 East Fifty
fourth street, native OF California, age q;
marasmus.
DUTNSHEE--Mark A. Dunshee, 6e6 Towne
avenue native OF Massachusetts,. eye SO;
general septicemla.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Jacknick, 1892 East
First street native OF England, age So;
Brights disesae.
ARNOLD-Frederick X. Arnold, HollenbeclS
hotel, native of Massachusetts, age Sc;
gunshot wound: suicidal.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12
CLEVER SYSTEM USED BY
FREIGHT TRAIN ROBBERS
Three Men Arrested After Operations
Had Continued for Three
Years

SAN BERNARDINO, March Ii
After night freight trains on both the
Santa Fe and Southern Pacific had
been systematically robbed for over
two years, Dave Alverdo, Antonio
Velarde and Febrico Velarde were
placed under arrest today at Cotton
by members of the sherif's force and
railroad detectives. At least one other
is sought as being a member of the
county Jail in this city. Nearly a car
Loaf of loot has been recovered.
The goods were stolen by a man
boarding the trains and, after securing
entrance to a car throwing the mer-
chandise out when passing some con-
venient point The stolen goods were
then picked up by other members Of
the gang in wagons.
1t is said that the losses of the
Southern Pacific and the Santa Fe by
the operations of the gang run into
many thousands of dollars. The
Southern Pacific is the heaviest loser
although the Santa Fe has lost much
valuable freight.
The recovered portion of the loot
represents, it is said, only small part
of what has been stolen. The merchan-
disc found by the officers consists of
many sacks of sugar, barreled and
bottled whisky, bacon, lard and other
articles.
The first clew to where the gang
made its headquarters was discovered
some months ago when box of prunes
were picked up near Cotton which had
evidently been accidentally dropped. 1t
was traced to a car of the Southern
Pacific which had been robbed near
Bloomington. Since that time the rail-
road officers have been working on the
case, finally securing sufficient evidence
10 warrant the arrest of the three mem
hers of the gang caught today.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12
VENICE
Circulation-Home All; Sunset 1861.
DISQUALIFICATION A381; Sunset 7sf.
STANLEY'S ROUGH RIDERS
TO APPEAR ON MIDWAY
Out West Club Members to Garry Out
Frontier Program at
Venice

VENICE, March 11.-Dick Stanley's
aggregation of rough riders has ar
rived here for a five weeks stay on the
Midway. Stanley wears the worlds
championship belt for rough riding,
which he won at the meet held at Chey-
enne, Wyo., in 1908. The show consists
of daring riding exhibitions and roping
feats of a difficult nature. The exhibi-
lions are to be given only Saturday
and Sunday afternoons and evenings.
In conjunction with the wild west
show, several score members of the
Out West Riding club of Los Angeles
will carry out frontier program to-
morrow afternoon on the Midway.
William Braigbill, member of the rid
ing club, who is aid to be one of the
most noted brcll1o busters in the west,
will next Sunday afternoon ride Wild
Bill, about the liveliest horse that ever
wore a saddle.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12

Circulation Dept.
Home 164e.
sunset 27i0

with a steam heating and vacuum
cleaning system.
o. A. Nfckerson has sold out his in
terest in the Nickerson- Bassett Shoe
companv to l., f. Bassett, who Will con-
tinue the business under the name OF
the Walkover Boot company.
Villa street will be the first thorouSh-
fare improved under the recently an
nounced plans of the city for extensive
paving Improvements.
street Superintendent Boyer is plan
ming a general cleaning UP of the city,
and has over twenty men working on
the street parkings. When that Is
completed the vacant lots VIII be
cleaned. He asks the cooperation or
citizens by keeping their property free
of weeds and rubbish.
Mrs. Charlotte Howell died at her
Altadena home this morning, aged 80
wears. She had resided here nearly q
quarter of a century. Three children
Ida NJ. Reynolds, Julia B. Reynolds
and Kirke w. Reynolds of this city,
survive her. Rev Leslie r. Learned or
All Saints Episcopal church will con-
duet the funeral Sunday afternoon at
2 O'Clock from the parlors OF Pierce,
Durham &, Coates, 317 Lincoln avenue.
Iarned L. Prickett, who came mere
from Carbonate, Ill, year and a
half ago to visit his brother, I. Il.
Prickett, 3S4 Ashtabula street, died
last night, aged 81 years. The funeral
will take place Saturday afternoon at
o'clock from the chapel of Turner
& Stevens company.
Jim Davis, negro. was arrested this
afternoon and charged with disturbing
the peace. He had been acting as
Waterman of the African Methodist
church property, which was recently
visited by a would-be incendiary, and
il is alleged that he frightened white
women in the neighborhood
Saphorina Strickland, negro, was in
Judge McDonald's court today to press
a charge of battery against her
mother-in-law, Mrs. Hattie n. Boykin.
The latter was absent through mis-
understanding and the case was con-
tinued to Friday morning. Both re-
side at $40 Lawrence street.
The preliminary examination or
Walter Hamilton, negro, charged with
assault with a deadly weapon upon the
negro Jockey Al Clark, Monday night
was postponed by Judge Mcdonald to-
day until Wednesday, awaiting the
result of Clark's injuries.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12
TWO ARE CHRISTENED
AT GOLDEN WEDDING
PASADENA HOME SCENE OF A
DOUBLE EVENT
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Leslie Receive
Congratulations as Do Parents
of Their Great
Grandsons

PASADENA, March 11.-Mr and Mrs.
]. d. Leslie saw the christening of two
great-grandsons tonight at the cele-
bration of their golden wedding ami
versary, which was held at the home
of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr..
and Mrs. J. w. McCauley, Al Terrace
drive.
The boys named tonight were John
Dewing Holmes, son of Mr. and MRS
l. d. Holmes, and Benjamin Lunt
Whitmore, son of Mr.. and Mrs. b. l..
Whitmore. Rev. Malcolm James NC
Leod, retiring pastor of the Pasadena
Presbyterian church, officiated.
The McCauley home was decorated
tonight with flowers and greenery, ana
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie, who are still hale
and hearty, received many presents
from the friends assembled. Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. w. Wagner of Chicago, the
latter a sister of the hostess, will start
for their home Saturday morning after
an extended visit here.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12
SANTA ANA
Office s15 N. Sycamore.
Phoues-Home 315; Sunset Black 1872.
SANTA ANA NOTES

SANTA ANA, March 1.-THE Pasa-
denans proved victorious in the checker
tournament that took place here yes
terday between the Tourist Checker
club of that city and local players.
The final score. which has not been
given out yet. is said to have been
very close.
That pumping plant has to be up
to specifications in order to be paid
for was settled in the superior court
yesterday by the decision of a jury in
the case of Atkinson against Parks, I'm
which Allinson sued TO recover $500 on
a note given as part payment on
pumping plant. The defense set up was
that the plant was not up to specifica-
lions, and the jury agreed with the
defendant. Upton & Cailor were at
torneys for the plaintiff. and the de-
Tense was represented by Williams &
Rutan.
Because the attorneys of J. H.
Adams & Co. of Los Angeles, recent
purchasers of the gas plant bonds
voted by Newport Beach, have decided
that the bonds are invalid on account
Of an insufficient number Of votes
having been cast, the proposition will
be submitted to the people again with
a raise from $4,000 to $4,000. There
Will be provisions also made for the
establishment Of an electric light
plant.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12
SQUADRON RETURNS FROM
SPRING TARGET PRACTICE

SANTA BARBARA, March 11.-After
five days at Beachers Cove, between
Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa Islands
twenty-five miles off shore. the flag
ship California and cruiser Pennsyl-
vania of the Pacific fleet, here for
spring target practice, returned to port
this afternoon for orders. The Colo
RADIO and Maryland return here tomor-
row morning. The West Virginia has
been here all week, quarantined on ac-
count of measles but the quarantine
has now been raised. All five ships
leave Monday for Beachers Cove to
continue the sub-Caliber practice.
Heavy gun practice with regulation
projectiles will be held the later part
of the month. There were originally
six ships here under Admiral HARDER,
but the South Dakota steamed north
this week to prepare for the trip to
Bueno Ayres, with the Tennessee tax
ing the place of the cruiser Washing
ton, Guaranteed i'm the north on ac-
count of smallpox.
The vessels here, except the West
Virginia, are open to visitors each week.
end, but no general shore leave is
granted the enlisted men.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12
HOTEL MAY REMAIN OPEN

PASADENA, March 1.-THE east
building of the Hotel Green may re-
main open this summer to be conduct
ed on the European plan, according to
a statement by Col G.. G. Green today.
The seasons business at the big hotel
has been the best in years and the
house will be well filled until the close
of the season in April. Col. Green an
nounces that the plans for a 100000
addition have assumed definite shape,
and f. L. Roehrig, the architect who
designed the present structure, has
been instructed to draw plans for the
addition as quickly as possible. The
improvements will double the capacity
of the west dining room, and the pres
ent park between the west wings will
be converted into a massive sun parlor
and lounging room, covered with tinted
glass. the sides to be plain glass.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12
GIVES 5000 TO SETTLEMENT

REDLANDS, March IA prominent
benefactor of this city who wishes to
have his name withheld has made a
generous offer to the Settlement which
may enable it to have desired improve
ments in the near future. A check for
$4,000 has been presented the president
Of the institution, Dr. G. q. Moseley,
toward an administration building
trusting the other $4,000 could De Sc
cured from other Redlands people.
This building will be used to care for
patfents who are able to pay mod
crate sum, and anything over and
above will be devoted to the care OF
the charity patients. At meeting OF
the Settlement board committee was
appointed to devise ways and means OF
raising the remaining $5000
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12
LONG BEACH
Circulation Dept. No. Pine st.
Home phone eco.
Correspondent. Sunset phone Main 9Oo'
LONG BEACH PIONEER
PHYSICIAN PASSES AWAY
DR.. Homer o. Bates, an old Practi-
toner, Dies at Sierra
Madre

LONG BEACH. March 11.-Dr Homer
o. Bates, who died yesterday in Sierra
Madre, had been a resident of Long
Beach since 1904. He was the first
president of the Long Beach Medical
society. sBefore coming here he had
practiced for twenty-four years in
Chicago.
A son, DR.. Morley Bates, who is
secretary of Grace hospital, Chicago,
will arrive here tomorrow and funeral
arrangements will be completed then.
Another son, DR.. Carl Bates, is a dem
fist in Chicago.
DIR. Bates is survived by his widow,
also, DIR. Laura c. Bates, who was
graduated from a Chicago medical
school. Mrs. Bates formerly was Miss
Laura Cowgirl of oasis. Iowa.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12
ST. John's EDiScoDal Church

5i4 West Adams Street Near Figueroat.
Take Dalton ave. or Grand ave. or Redondo
car 10 w. Adams ST. or yellow University
car to Chester place. and walk through Chess
ter place.
REV. LEWIS G. MORRIS, Rector.
7:30 a. m.-Holy communion.
II a. m.-Morning prayer and sermon.
1880 p, m.-Evening prayer and sermon.
FREE pews-short services, hearty welcome.
3-l2-2
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12
PASADENA SOCIETY

PASADENA, March 11.-Mrs. B. O.
Kendall, 210 South Los Robes avenue,
entertained today in honor of Miss
Kate Smith, who will be married to
Arson Lisk the latter part of March
Those present were Mrs c. w. Smith,
mother of the bride-elect; Miss Smith,
Miss Lucy Smith, Miss Ouina Lisk
Miss Neale of Chicago, Miss Alice
Farley and Mrs. Elliott Lee Filing
wood Pink and white were the colors
used and pink sweet peas predomi-
mated The afternoon was passed in
hemmng table linen for the engaged
couple. A guessing contest and music
entertained the guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Forbes, 40
Logan street, announce the engage
ment of their daughter. Miss Marcia
Forbes, to Lester Conrda, son of the
late William Conrad.
Mt and Mrs. r. H. Pinney, $50 South
Euclid avenue, entertained thirty
friends Thursday evening with fire
sled party. The guests gathered around
the hearth and told stories and jokes,
Special on awnings at the Rug House.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12
LONG BEACH TO VOTE ON
POLYTECHNIC HIGH BONDS
Poll Taken Indicates Measure Will
Garry by Overwhelming
Majority

or not S24O,00 bonds for the purpose of
purchasing a site and erecting poly
technic high school in Long, Beach
shall be issued will be decided at an
election to be held here tomorrow The
voting place win be at the Pine avenue
school and the hours will be from s
a. M until shutdown.
High school students, the Parent
Teachers association, the chamber of
commerce and other civic organizations
have taken a great interest in the
campaign. There is little doubt of the
result of the election. One indication
of the vote is shown by poll taken
in the various wards by the high school
students, who report an average of
ten for the bonds to one against.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12
PLANS PIER 1880 EEEr LONG

SANTA MONICA, March 1.-THE
pier for the construction of which I4y-
curgus Lindsay has applied for per-
init through Lieut.. Leeds of the war
department at Los Angeles is to be
1900 feet long. 1t is to be 500 feet wide
at the shore and 300 feet wide at the
ocean end. The application does not
state what material will be used in
construction. The city council is ex-
pected to offer no objection to the i'm
proyement
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12
REoReANlzE FIRE DEPARTMENT

POMONA, March Hilary NJ Fay,
Walter A. Lewis and w e. Stevens
compose a committee appointed to pre-
mare a new constitution and bylaws
for the recognized fire department of
this city Fire Chief Poston has sug-
gested that ten substitute firemen be
appointed in addition to the thirty
regular members to supply during the
summer months, vacation or other pc
riods when any of the regular volun-
teer flremen may be out of the city.
Each man when he leaves town will be
expected to secure one of the substi-
tutes to act for him. Failing to do
this, he will be brought before the
fire wardens and subject to fine
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12
PENNSYLVANIA OIL MAN
STRICKEN WITH AP0PLEXY
John j. Showalter Dies Shortly After
Preparing to Return to East
ern Home

LONG BEACH, March 11.-Shortly
after reserving a drawing room for
himself and wife, and making other
preparations to return east Sunday,
John j. Showalter, 81 years old, an oil
producer of Smithville, Pa, was strick-
en- with apoplexy in the lobby of Hotel
Virginia this morning and slid out of
his chair upon the floor. Death was
almost instantaneous.
The body will be taken east on the
same train by which he would have
returned to his home. Mr. Showalter
and his wife came here February IA.
He had been suffering with organic
heart trouble, but appeared to be quite
we'll last night.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12
BUSCH TO DISTRIBUTE
$4,000 AMONG EMPLOYEES

PASADENA. March lit is re-
norted TODAY from Ivy Wall, the Pasa-
dena winter home of Adolphus Busch,
that the st. Louis millionaire has
about completed plans for the distribu-
ton Of $4,000 annually to his en-
ployes and families through fund to
be divided into six divisions, including
rewards for the brave, benefits for the
sick, pensions for the aged, prizes for
brass bands, singing clubs, bowling
and baseball teams, Christmas holi-
day entertainments and a big summer
picnic.
owing to the illness Of Mr.. Busch
the details of the plan are left to his
son-in-law, e. A. Faust, who states
that the new features are the enter
tainment, medal and prize funds and
the fact that the employees are not
assessed.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12
CHIEF OF POLICE NAMED
BY LONG BEACH COUNCIL

LONG BEACH, March 1.-THE city
council tonight named Clarence r.
Meyer as chief of police to succeed
Thomas w. Williams, resigned. The
change takes place at once. The coun-
Gil had before it two to choose from,
named by the police commission. The
other was Robert O'Rourke.
Meyer has been patrolman here four
months, is a carpenter by trade and 70
years old. Conditions resulting from
the recent political campaign led
Williams to resign, and for several
weeks an effort has been made to name
q SUCCESSOR.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12
OCEANSIDE TRUSTEES VOTE
DOWN SALOON PETITION
Officials Decline to Allow Question to
Again Become Political
Issue

OCEANSIDE, March 11.-At the last
meeting of the trustees petition was
presented asking that the "saloon or
no saloon" question be put on the bal
lot at the coming municipal election.
The petition was rejected by the trus-
tees by a vote of four to one. The
petition had ffty-four signatures,
forty nine of whom were qualified
voters. During the two years Ocean
side has been without saloons bank de-
posits have increased SO per cent and
the postofice receipts have increased
20 per cent
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12

CORNER W. SEVENTH AND GOLDEN
near Bixel at $40O foot. MAIN 2043;
A2O43. 3-10-20
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12
TO PRESENT GOLDSMITH COMEDY

smiths comedy, "She Stops TO Con-
uuer," will be produced by the senior
class at the Santa Monica high school
in May. Each year the senior class
stages a play under the direction of
competent teacher. This year Miss
Bosbyshell of Cupanock school, Los
Angeles. has been chosen to direct the
production.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12
PINE AVENUE PROPERTY SOLD

LONG BEACH, March 1.-THE valu-
able property on Pine avenue, between
Second and Third streets, occupied by
the Farmers and Merchants bank and
the e. F. Fellows grocery and owned
by C. j. Walker, was sold today to
Messrs. Sproul and Bradstreet of Colo
RADIO. who bought the property as an
investment The consideration was
more than $4,000, but the exact figures
were not given.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12
onn EELloWs no vlslT

SANTA ANA. March 1.-Sunday a
committee from the East Side odd
Fellows lodge Of Los Angeles will visit
Santa Ana in order to inspect the odd
Fellows building here, the lodge room
of which is regarded all over the state
as a model AS the East Side lodge is
expecting to build in the near future,
it is sending a delegation here to look
over the good points of the local build
ing. The visitors viii be taken care
Of by a committee comprised of j. r.
Fowler Z. NJ Bradley and A. E. Bird.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12
ELLEN BEACH YAw TO SING

VENICE, March 1.-THE South Coast
Civic league, one of the active woman's
clubs of the Santa Monica bay district,
has arranged for a concert to be given
here soon by Ellen Beach Yaw. The
concert will be for the benefit of the
clubs vacation home on the Grand
canal. The Abbot Kinney company has
donated the use of the auditorium for
the occasion. Arrangements for the
concert are being made by Mrs. II. b..
Eakins, wife of the mayor of Ocean
Park.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12
BUSINESS INVESTMENTS

NO BETTER BUY FOR STORES, APART
grand corner w. Seventh and Golden St.
near Bixel street. worth 5000 today;
fortune in Ave years. A2O4S; Main e043.
S3-10-2O
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12
UNDERTAKES

INDEPENDENT OF THE TRUST
We will furnish for $50 hearse, two hacks.
embalming. shroud and cloth covered casket.
GODEAU Il MARTINONI.
Main office S27 s. Figueroa. Home b342I;
broadway 2731. Branch office. 2123 Brush
street, 305 Montgomery avenue, San fran
cisco; 1905 Franklin street. Oakland. Hacks
for hire Lady attendant 3-1l-3
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12
ROSEDALE CEMETERY

An endowed memorial park. noted for Its
natural beauty; endowment fund for per
petual care. over $250,0O0; modern receiv-
ing vault chapel. crematory and eolumbar.
Jun, accessible city office. SUITE 302-3o6
EXCHANGE BLDG. n. Il. cor. Third ana
Hill SITS Phones Main 900; A362o Cemetery
office, 1881 w. Washington st. Phones dzSosi
West so -. ! ~ y.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-12
NArURoPArHlc PHYSICIAN

DR. MARGARET c. GOETTLER
LICENSED PRACTICING PHYSICIAN.
Home for invalids. Cure by scientific diet,
massage, herbal and vapor baths; KneIpps
packs and gushes; electricity, vibration
physical culture, etc, Outside patients
treated at home or office. Home table,
rates reasonable. 241 n. EUCLID AVE.
Homo 1890; Main 2O16 S-4-lmo