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Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
STEPM0THER SUED FOR
PORTION OF BIG ESTATE
Validity of VIII Attacked in Two
Suits Filed in Probate
Court

Two attacks on the validity of the
will of lie Grand Ingersoll, who died
at Ocean Park December 20, 1909, leav-
ing an estate valued at $4O,471 to his
widow, Eleanor Ingersoll, were made
in the probate court yesterday, when
separate contests based on similar
grounds were filed. The contests were
instituted by four sons of Ingersoll by
a former wife, one attack on the will
being made by Audley and Louis In
gersou of San Jose Cal. the other by
lie Forest and Frederick Ingersoll of
Pittsburg.
The contestants claim their father
was of unsound mind when the will
was made and that he was unduly in
fluenced by his wife. 1t is also claimed
the document was not signed by the
deceased in the presence of the persons
whose names appear as witnesses on
the will, Vincent Mcdowell and Will
liam A. Findlay of Detroit, Mich. The
hearing was set down for February Ia.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
CHARGES TRUST EXISTS
IN PLUMBING SUPPLIES
Judge Hevey Listens to Arguments
lnterposed by Attorneys for
Defense

The first hearing in the suit of An
derson, Lore & Co. to bring about a
dissolution of what they believe is a
trust for the handling of plumbing
supplies was had in department seven
of the superior court yesterday when
Judge Hervey listened to arguments on
a demurrer interposed by attorneys
representing the Merchant Plumbers
association. The argument lasted all
afternoon, and will be resumed today.
1t Is claimed by Anderson, Lore &
Co. that they are Disseminated against
in their dealings with manufacturers,
and that in many instances they have
found it impossible to purchase plumb
ing supplies because they are not mem
bers of the Merchant Plumbers as
sociation, which, in turn, is affiliated
with a national body, all having the
same object, namely, the destruction
of competitors by the elimination of
competition.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
DETECTIVES DOUBT
REPORTED HOLDUPS
Alleged Victim of Other Robberies
Which Failed to Develop
Tells Story of
Crime

The two holdup men, known in po-
lice parlance as the "nickleplate re-
volver burglars" who have been oper-
ating successfully for several weeks in
the east side district, are believed by
the police to have Leen responsible for
the holdup at the corner of Union and
Court streets, reported last night by
J. L. Decoudress. S57 East Twenty
first street.
Decoudress stated that while on his
way home, about o'clock last night,
two men stopped him, each of whom
held niclIle-plated revolver in their
hands. While one of the men searched
his pockets the other held a revolver
to the victims head. Decoudress said
that all the money in his clothing.
amounting to 81, was taken by the
men and, after being warned not to
make an outcry under penalty of
DEATH he was released.
Detectives Hosick and Murray were
detailed on the case and their report
1ntlmated that DecOudress' story
might not be true, as the man has re-
ported on previous occasions that he
had been a victim of highway men,
but investigation failed to produce ma
terial evidence
The description given by Decoudress
corresponds exactly with that given
of the two men who have operated in
the east side district.
The leader of the couple is described
as feet 10 inches tall, weighing $50
pounds, dark suit of clothes and a light
siouch hat. The other man is described
as feet inches tall, stockily built.
weighing 100 pounds, with a dark suit
of clothes and black slouch hat.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
RECLAMATION PROJECTS
BENEFITS ARE EXTENDED
Department of Interior Makes Ruling
in Regard to Opening up of
Yuma Reservation

By ruling of the department of the
interior benefits of the Yuma reclama-
nation service will be extended to
holders of land within a radius of fifty
miles of the Yuma Indian reservation,
which will be opened for settlement
March 1. Water will be supplied to all
present holders of land in the pre-
scribed district, as well as those who
come into possession Of land when the
reservation is opened to settlemnt.
In no case will water for more than
100 acres be allowed any individual
The information was received yester-
day at the local land office.
At the time of filing applications for
water rights the owners of the land
will be compelled to pay the first in
stallment of $3.50 an acre. Nine other
similar payments will have to be made
in order to secure ownership of the
water rights. The installments fall due
December l.
Homesteaders will have to add the
regular filing fees to the payments for
water rights In this manner present
and future land owners will share the
burden of the cost of the reclamation
work and also share the benefits.
Filings on Yuma reservation land will
be received at the Los Angeles land
office on and after March l.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
RED CROSS IS RECEIVING
DONATIONS FOR SUFFERERS
Los Angeles Chapter to Aid in Re-
lief of Paris Flood Sit-
uation

Perry w. Weidner, president and
Mrs. w. lie Moyne Wills, treasurer, OF
the Los Angeles chapter of the Ma
tional Red Cross society. upon request
of the national and state organiza-
tions, have been appointed to receive
subscriptions and donations TO the
Red Cross fund to relieve the Paris
flood sufferers.
Owing to the large number of poor
in Paris, other European countries
and the United States are sending in
funds to aid in the relief work. The
American Red Cross has already
cabled $5O00 1t is hoped generous
response will be given by Los Angeles
to this appeal. Contributions may pc
sent to the above named officers of
the Los Angeles chapter. Mr.. Weld
ners address is Park bank of Los An
geles and Mrs. Wills is $40 Wilcox
building.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
REJECT BIDS ON
POLY ADDITION
MUST CUT ART BUILDING
DOWN ONE STORY
HIGH PRICE OF MATERIALS is
GIVEN AS REASON
New Plans and Speci~ cations Will Be
Prepared at Once and SUBJ
mitted to Board of
Education

All bids for the construction of a
four-story art building as an addition
to the Polytechnic high school were
rejected by the building committee
and the certified checks of the bidders
ordered returned. The bids were toe
high the lowest figure being SlOS,2OI,
while the appropriation for the build
ing was limited to SS0,000. New plans
and specifications will be prepared at
once and new bids for smaller struc-
ture will be asked for.
Recommendations that the proposed
building be three stories instead OF
four will be made to the school board
as a whole when that body meets IN
special session at noon today. Other
changes will also be recommended IN
order to cut down the cost OF the
building so as to allow enough funds
to build the proposed addition to the
science hall.
After going over the matter care
fully it was decided that it would be
absolutely necessary 10 cut down the
cost Of the building. Claude A. Faith
full drawing instructor at the high
school. who has had charge Of the
plans since the death of Architect
Burnham. suggested cutting Oft one
story. He said this would reduce the
cost about $4,000. This was decided
upon after some discussion. 1t was
voted not to change the general char
acter of the building. which will be OF
reinforced concrete. Even with the
changes which will be made the build
ing will cost more than $4,000. An
effort will be made. however, to have
the work done so as to leave at least
$4,000 in the treasury for the science
hall building.
Instructor Faithful stated last
night he would be able to finish the
plans and specifications by Monday,
when they will be taken up by the
building committee. Bids will be
asked for at once and all bids must
be in the hands of the school board
before February "a. Every hour of
delay counts greatly now, for unless
construction is hurried from now on
the building will not be completed by
the opening of school next September.
Bids will not be taken this time on
the building in it's entirety. The work
will be divided among several con-
tractors, one doing the wall and build
ing construction, another the heating
and ventilating, another the lighting
and another the furnishing. No blan-
l1et bids will be received.
One cause for rejecting all the bids
was the increased cost of materials.
Contractors present at the meeting
last night stated that building ma
terials are increasing so rapidly that
bids must be made high enough to
guard against further increase before
the work is completed.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
ARRANGE LECTURES FOR
CHRISTIAN SCIENTIST
Noted Woman Is Scheduled to Adj
dress Audiences on Two
Occasions

Second Church of Christ, Scientist,
of this city has called Miss Mary E.
Brookins of Minneapolis to deliver
free public lecture on the subject of
Christian Science" To accommodate
those who desire to hear her speak two
lectures have been arranged. The first
will be held Sunday afternoon at 3
o'clock and the second Monday evening
at s o'clock. Both lectures will be
given in the new church edifce re-
Gently opened by the Second Church of
Christ, Scientist, at Adams and Hoover
streets.
Miss BTookins was for a number of
years a teacher in the public schools of
Chicago. Before accepting Christian
Science she was actively associated
with the Universalist denomination. In
1888 she became Mrs Eddy's student in
the Massachusetts Metaphysical col
lege and has been engaged in practic-
ing and teaching ever since.
She served seven years as first reader
in the Church of Christ, Scientist, in
Minneapolis, and in 1903 she was ap-
pointed a member of the Christian
Science board of lectureship.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
WITNESSES IN WINNIPEG
DIVORCE CASE ARE HERE
Manitoba Detective and North Dakota
County Clerk Arrive In Los
Angeles After Long Journey

NJ. Jackson, a detective of Winnipeg,
and H. NJ. Johnson, county clerk of
Rapid City, N. D., reached Los An
geles yesterday to testify in Judge
Housers court Wednesday in the di
vorce suit of Harry c. Chapman
against his wife, Laura Frances Chap
man. 1t was claimed by A. Leonard
Phillips, named by Chapman as CO.
respondent, that he had been compelled
through fear of an attack by Jackson
to swear to an affidavit before john
son exonerating Mrs. Chapman from
any charge of wrongdoing. He changed
this testimony in Judge Houser's court.
asserting that he and the woman were
guilty of misconduct on numerous oc-
casions.
Phillips disappeared about ten days
ago after a complaint charging perjury
had been filed against him in Justice
Summerfield's court.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
PLEA OF SWEETHEART
PROVES OF NO AVAIL
Harry C. Lockwood, Who Confessed
to Many 5urgIaries, Sentenced
to Two Years In San
Quentin

Notwithstanding he made an earnest
plea for release on probation, stating
he was engaged to marry an estimable
young woman and that he would
henceforth lead an exemplary life,
Harry c. Lockwood's multiplicity of
crimes were against him and he was
sentenced to two years in San Quen-
tin by Judge Willis yesterday
'In your case if only one crime was
to be considered I would be inclined
to grant your request but to place you
on probation after you have confessed
to so many offenses would merely
cause others to enter on criminal
careers in the belief that they would
escape punishment" said the court.
Lockwood last Friday pleaded guilty
to robbing George L. Dawley's home
of several articles of jewelry, and in
addition freely acknowledged that he
had robbed about fifteen other places.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
RICHARDSON PLEADS
GUILTY TO BURGLARY
Man Arrested in Pasadena Admits
Theft of Watch Belonging to
Lodger

Robert T. Richardson withdrew a
plea of not guilty and pleaded guilty
to a charge of burglary in Judge Davis
court yesterday and applied for proba-
ton. Saturday was fixed as the day
for sentence.
Richardson was arrested in the Los
Angeles hotel. Pasadena, october %,
for theft of a watch belonging to a
lodger. He denied the theft when he
appeared in court for the first time
three months ago, claiming a room
mate, Benjamin Bogardus, a pugilist,
had stolen the property. Bogardus,
who lives in Altadena, was in court
yesterday to accuse Richardson of the
offense.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
SEEKING MAN AND WOMAN NOW
IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31.-Southern
Pacific railroad detectives claim to
have solved mystery surrounding the
theft of trunk containing diamonds
and other jewelry worth $10,S20, the
property of /. Fink & Co. of Los An
geles.
A man and woman in Southern CAL
ifornia are being sought, it is said,
in connection with the case.
The trunk, which was found in the
baggage room of the San Jose depot, is
now in the railroad treasurer's vault
here, and it's contents will be inven-
toried to ascertain what is missing.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
COMMITTED TO ASYLUM

Vernon A. Bennett, who was arrested
last Friday after pinning his lips to-
gether with safety pins, became Of
Tended at other parts of his physiog-
nomy in the county hospital Sunday
night and tried to gouge out his eyes,
to the report made to the
lunacy commission by the hospital
nurses yesterday. The commission
with the usual period for OBJ
Of patients and after a brief
examination committed Bennett to the
asYlum at Patton.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
MAY MAKE ARRESTS
FOR TRUNK STEALING
railroad Detectives Declare Man and
Woman Are Involved in Theft of
Receptacle Containing Jew-
ery Valued at $1o,82o

That the mystery of the theft OF a
trunk, containing diamonds and jewell
ry valued at $10S20, the property of
the Albert Fink JeweIry company,
room S18 Broadway Central building,
426 South Broadway, has been solved
and that an arrest will be made soon
is the statement made last night by
Railway company, who has been work.
ing on the case since its perpetration,
December 29, 1909.
The Southern Pacific agents refused
to give the details of their discovery,
intimatfng that publicity might thwart
the ends of justice. Special Agent
Myles 7. Bowler refused to deny or
affirm that a man and woman were
under suspicion, but did state that in
his opinion the trunk robbery was an
"inside job and that an arrest would
be made.
December 20 Harry Adams, a travel
ing salesman of the Fink Jewelry
company, purchased a ticket in Los
Angeles for San Francisco, at the same
time checking his sample trunk, which
contained jewelry and diamonds val
ued at $10,S20.
Finds VaIuabes Gone
Adams missed the Owl train for San
Francisco and left for the Bay city the
following morning. On his arrival he
presented his y gage check and in
stead of the trunk containing the sam
pie jewelry he received a dilapidated
suit case,~ e,~containing old clothes.
The trunk was found by railroad Of
ficials yesterday and at present is in
the railroad treasurer's vault in San
Francisco, and an inventory of the
contents will be made today to ascer-
tain the amount of jewelry missing.
Albert Fink, proprietor of the Fink
Jewelry company, stated last night he
was not aware of any new develop
ments in the trunk mystery. He said
that Mr.. Adams, the salesman who
checked the trunk, was still in his en-
ploy and had been working to solve
the mystery.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

The following articles of incorpora-
ton were filed in the county clerk s
office yesterday:
Drs. Louis Ss James company, capi-
tai $4,000; directors, L. e. Ward, H.
G. Lamb and T. Lamb.
BIZ company. capital $4,000; direc-
tors, H. r. Boynton, 1. B. Newton and
j. V. Vickers.
Pasadena Ranch company, capital
$25 900; directors, w. B. Hollingworth,
F. r. Hollingworth, H. Gilleas, H. S.
Gilleas and B. Hollingworth, Pasa-
dena.
Altadena Investment company, capi-
tai $4,000; directors, ]. C. Brainard,
j. B. Coulston, Pasadena; A. f. Carte.
Altadena.
Mesa Mutual Irrigation company,
capital 100000; directors. Charles S.
McKelvey, f. List McMechen, Alfred
Solano, e. H. Mack, Los Angeles; w.
d. Hammell Pasadena.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
SUIT FOR MILLIONS POSTPONED

After part of the argument to dis
miss the case of George D. Roberts
and others against the Southern Pa
cihc company and others had been
heard in the United States circuit
court yesterday argument was sud
denly halted and the hearing set over
until the first Monday in April. The
case involves something like 5000 acres
of oil land, worth several million dol
lars.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
CITE BAND LEADER FOR
GIVING FREE CONCERTS

Prof. Manfredi Chiaffarelli, leader Of
the Venice band, has been summoned
to appear before the Musicians Mutual
Protective association to explain why
his band gave two complimentary con-
certs at the aviation grounds during
Aviation week. 1t is alleged he and
his musicians received no remunera-
ton for the concerts, and this is said
to be contrary to the rules of the union.
According to F. D. Pendleton, record
ing secretary of Musicians local union
No. AZ, the investigation was not at the
instigation of any member of the band,
but was undertaken by officials of the
Musicians union for the good of Prof.
Chiaffarelli, and will have no effect
on the bands future.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01

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tutions and cause. among other evils. nasal
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Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
WILL FIGHT EXTRACTION

night by Under Sheriff Brain and Dep
uty Kiester, stated yesterday he would
fight extradition to Great Bend, Kas.,
where he is wanted to answer to a
charge of breaking Jail. Powelson was
held in the county Jail at Great Bend
to await trial on a charge of highway
robbery. Sheriff Daily of Great Bend
is expected in Los Angeles sometime
this week to carry on proceedings for
Powelson's return.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
DIVORCE GRANTED

Abbie p. Powell was granted a de-
cree of divorce from Thomas w. Powell
in the superior court yesterday. The
following suits were filed: Frances L.
Morelli against Alfred S. Morelli, Ross
Cunningham against Rebecca Cum
ningham, Binnie Hamilton against
William Hamilton, Harry c. Williams
against Lena L. Williams and Chris
tian B. Rice against Mary z. Rice.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
scHIFF ADVISES HEBREWS

NEW YORK, Jan. 91.-"Distribute
over the country; don't concentrate,
is the advice of Jacob FL. Schlff TO
Hebrews through the Young Men
Hebrew association. "It is true" con-
tinued the banker, that TINS country
vet has room and a profitable living
for two or three million more Jews,
but we don't want them to settle
where congestion will mitigate against
their making a livelihood
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
PosTPoNEs PLEADING DAYS

Owing to the absence from the city
of Earl Rogers, attorney for Hal Har-
dy, the time for the latter to plead to
a charge Of murder for the killing Of
William Moore December was con-
tinued by Judge Willis yesterday until
next Friday. The same day was fixed
by the court for Charles Williams to
enter a plea to the charge of assault
to murder E. e. Sanders, policeman.
December Is.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
FINE oE CHINESE STANDS

Judge Davis of the criminal court
rendered a decision yesterday affirm
ing the judgment of Police Judge
Frederickson in imposing a fine of
S100 on Wong Yuey, Chinese, con-
victed several weeks ago on a charge
of violating the city lottery ordinance.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
BOY RECEIVES SENTENCE

Albert Walsh, 10 years old, who
pleaded guilty in Judge Willis court
several days ago to a charge of bur-
glary, was yesterday sentenced to the
Preston industrial school to remain
until he attains his majority.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
WILL EXAMINE TRIAL JURORS

A new petit or trial jury will be ex-
amined this morning by Judge Olin
Wellborn of the United States district
court. There are eighty names in the
panel. Examination will begin
promptly at 10:30 o'clock.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01
coNgoY ON TRIAL

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31.-The trial
of former Captain of Police Joseph
Conboy, charged with the murder Oh
Rernard Lagan, began today before
Sunerior Judge Dunno.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-01

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yours Find e little caDital through ahveEtis-
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-06-08

TACOMA. june "a cauny Scot
wha gaes hy en- name q Mccain
uicat VT BITS mawslerly pitcMp hcld
"a lads wha came heor IRA Seattle
60 enc ram an Tower hits nye kru
moo. Sc was aWfu' the way They "a
swung at ths ha anyway % was
something fierce. and besides. the
Tigers Slipped 0yer seven hits on
Joe SeAton gatheriug in the Same
number ~ runs Turkish errors
helped the Tacoma bunch to score.
Rn1 in The seventh q combination az
four sinEirs two errors passed
bali and ialse on balls gave thr
Tigers fear runa
Up Ca ihc seventh inning the
game belonged Go either. although
the local bunch had two runs e. he
good After thc seventh however
u was ali or and from thea until
the end there was nothing doing
Seattir's lone scure came DC che
third when Akin stut hnt ONE
through Coleman and tuak second
on Raymouds sacrifice Bennett
advanced everybody when JausinE
played solitaire catch with @ hnt
groundcr Adams. the Next man un
SAINT another hopper Co lansing. fhe
Juggier aud Akin scored on the
vaudeville turn
Tacoma played loose BAH. hut thc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-06-08

TACOMA Juno Claiming tho
recari % being the first public
school system ln che world O. ovn a
mammoth IreeiAB stadium f1r IT,
athletic events and outdoor gather
iuga Tacoma wii ihu Hevk dedi-
cate lta acquisition wlth O. tN1tday
festival in which De- 600 r1rtumcd
school children VIII participate
nus out ug v~rdant hillside
which slopes downward Go Come
mcncrment naY iat feet above hish
ildr and nrsiliBg af thr base ng one
~ the finest high achaal buildings ln
America TIRE Stadium a. itral m
every respect Frum any part ~ the
amphlthvatre a panoramic view mny
be obtained ~ two anau capped
mountain ranges. stretches ~ virgin
forest ana miles ~ Puget Sound.
it is Within five minutes waik - thr
Northern Pacific tracks ard situat-
70 iu the heart 10 Erie city
Although constructed &c a cost 20
fia41oe rlsed ~ pgbiic auhaorip.
ton and school funds. else school de-.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-06-08

poured and l4s toms ~ structural
steel utilised in building the seats
in the construction ~ ihr 3 900 foot
retaining aail 6s toms of atcol were
utrd utrsains rooms 8e 3D. % feet
aeo constructed under che Tiers AZ
b1th eudH ~ lht horse Hhar ThfHe
dressing rooms are each uiisa aith
De- showers nnd other convenience
fnr athletic teams.
THE drainage facilities ave admir-
able. 10 600 uneal fcrt 0f uiins hav-
ing been uahd faf ihis purpose The
big field Stains perfectly in one
hour A running track ie feet side
sud ono fifih mile Tong wae cons
Hiruefed under expert nupcrtl aiun
Two widn main entrance with co.
foot stalrmays lead from enc hlEh
school level % the stadium rrnmrn-
AIDES. which connect with thr hiFh
school gymnasium. tu one portion
" ths grounds b. located the tall.
ct flaNpais ln ghe state NJ Washing
ton u ls zoe feet high ard carries
4 az gooi flag The salo was donated
hy the Tacoma Eika