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Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-08

three coats of white enamel paint, after
scrubbing them thoroughly, If you
would obviate the necessity for shelf
paper or oil cloth. By thus treating
them you will save many a search for
paper to cover them, and they may be
kept far cleaner when so smooth that
the boards will not harbor dust or
crumbs.
BOWS OF NET AND TULLE
The airy, crisp bow is perching in
exquisite beauty on many large hats
1t may be of the most delicate maline.
tulle or gauze; it may be Of coarse fish
net outlined with silk, or 1t might even
be fashioned of figured yelling; but in
any form 1t is alluring.
The quality of the material that is
used insures comfortable weight and
an easy adjustment of the shape. The
idea is universally becoming, and the
best part of this style is that the
woman who makes no claim to clever
ness is capable of trimming with a
series of huge loops tied in the center.
The bow nowadays may be placed at
the front, the side or the back, as the
wearer pleases, and the brim of the
large straw or net shape is usually
turned up at one side.
The black hat is probably most dura-
bic from it's power to Withstand dust
and spots, and it's satisfying harmony
with any color or costume.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-08
HINTS FOR WOMEN

Many women entertain the fal1aeious
idea that in the realm of dress black Is
universally becoming. AS a matter of
fact, black is one of the most trying
colors to wear successfully It brings
out every hard line of face and shoul-
ders (if it be decollete) and destroys
the beauty of any usual face. If you
select black for your gown, consider the
softness and texture of your skin, and
carefully weigh the possibility of add
ing five or ten years to your age.
Black is eminently becoming to some
women when relieved by a touch of
brilliant color at a place where any
strong contrast will be lessened. A
broad band of sapphire blue or emerald
green placed across the upper part of
the corsage at the cop of the collar or
edging the sleeves will do much to
make this serviceable color wearable.
A popularity of black is that it has
a tendency to dominate most women.
1t is the woman in the black gown"
which is merely another way of sug-
gesting that the wearer h S cen laced
on the background. AS a general rule,
black is worn with greater a1vantag
by tall women, who are able to carry
robe of silk or velvet with the queenly
air of which the poets sing.
The Titian-haired women with their
milk-white skin look extremely well in
black; the possessor of the blue-black
hair and a skin like old ivory is also at
her best in black: the intense golden
haired woman with vivid coloring can
wear it with becoming grace.
For the rest of womankind it is safer
to eschew this hue. Ordinary hair,
compilations that are unnoticeable and
shortnes of stature are three elements
that look better in pale colors.
THE PALETOT
The French call it that, but the little
filmy thing of gauze or chiffon is clever
enough to masquerade under a few
other names. Sometimes the wrap that
is to be thrown over the street gown
is very similar to the shapes that were
so favored in furry times. Then, again,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-08

there Is a delightful individuality of
cut and drapery that is it's own.
Some of these little summer wraps, IL
dissected, will be discovered to be
straight scarfs of net that have been
draped and held in shape by huge or
naments of jet or beads. There have
been provided armholes by the simple
device of catching together the edges
below the shoulders A belt of velvet
or satin threads it's way through the
front ends and is tied in bow with
long ends at the back.
The lace naletot Is another filmy eX-
preston of the old-fashioned pelerine
brought down to date. Spanish lace
shawls in black and white are fas in
ating when used in the new way. There
need be no altering of the scarf in its
original shape, and when the "paletots'
of the "cazenous" depart the way of
all fashions, the stitches may be pulled
away and the shawl or scarf folded in
straight lines and reserved for other
times.
QUAINT AND CURIOUS
Such curious ideas i'll millineryi
Brown gauze overspreads pink roses.
The very narrow old-fashioned hat
binding is evident. Roses are dropped
upon huge square crown at intervals
so that they form neither wreath nor
a group The half veil falling to the
bridge of the nose, has appeared.
The old-time favorites of the garden
are blossoming on all the incoming
hats pansies, pinks and sweet peas
have come and the pansies are of pur-
pie velvet. Plaits of raffia, of maline
and of crepe de chine or mousseline
are swathed round the hat in scarf
effect in turban shape.
WHEN IRONING
To prevent the iron from sticking
when ironing shirts or collars, rub it
over with a little white wax.
Take any old pieces of candle you
may have and tie them up in a square
of cotton or linen. If the iron is
quickly rubbed over with this there is
no danger of it's sticking, and it helps
to give the linen good gloss.
THE COLLARLESS GOWN
Whether to accept it or to defy
fashion by asserting ones individual
ity is the question that the next few
weeks will answer. The little girl
fashions that have been evolved in
great variety have come upon us, and
it is to be hoped have not found us
wanting. But you and 1 know that
there are some necks that never will
be swanlike, and despite the fact that
the collarless corsage is here, it must
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-08

coat, worn without the hood. presents
no suggestion of rainy weather.
The latest invention in the way of
motor garment is the frock designed
for the woman who drives her own
car. The skirt of this costume, which
is as warm as coat but is in the style
of belted frock buttoning at the back,
is arranged as a panel which disguises
the lines of the figure when the feet
are placed either side of the steering
wheel
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-08
BEHIND HER BACK

"She is an artist to her finger tips"
said one of the women.
"Oh," replied another, "does she
paint her nails, too?'-Chicago Record
Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-08

be Judged in connection with the
Wearer.
If your neck be round, white and
graceful by all means adopt the be-
coming fashion. If it be anything but
these things, then it were wise to in
woke the favor of lace and net to bring
attraction to the upper part of the
gown.
There are many little edgings for
the collarless gown, and If detachable,
a pleasing variety is possible. For some
there are the turn-down collars of
sheer linen. to be worn with the black
silk tie with a Byronic air.
Then there is the Vandyke collar,
lace trimmed and pleated, that should
be worn with a dress of the more
fluffy type.
Hand embroidery figures largely on
many of the soft null collars, while
the crisp gauffered net is decidedly
attractive.
These collars and collarettes are
easily designed and made at home. The
number of the dainty pieces of neck
wear depends upon your time only, for
the expense is hardly to be consid-
cred.
NEW FOULARD
In green, blue and white a piece of
printed chameleon foulard is one of the
best expressions of the seasons change
able silk.
The green and blue form a shaded
background, and the white dot printed
over this shadow surface gives an i'm
preston of an equal division of the
three color notes.
YOUR KITCHEN SHELVES
Enamel kitchen closet shelves with
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-05
COUNCIL ADOPTS REPORT
TO WIDEN VERMONT AVENUE
Measure to Improve Maple Ave-
nue. Is Voted Down

Vermont avenue is to be widened to
eighty feet between Wiltshire boulevard
and washington street, unless inter-
ested property owners protest out the
Improvement. The council yesterday
adopted the report of the streets COM
mittee for the widening.
But another report of the committee
that Maple avenue be widened to
eighty feet between Sixth and Jeffer-
son was lost, only Councilmen Gregory
and O'Brien, both of the streets COM
mittee, voting in favor of it. Stewart
at first voted with Gregory and
O'Brien, but when he saw that the
motion to adopt would be lost asked
permission to change his vote.
The change in his vote was not be-
cause Of any change in his mind, but
so that he might vote with the ma
iority and be in a parliamentary posi-
ton to move a reconsideration. He gave
notice that he would move such recon-
sideration at the next meeting of the
council.
The property owners on Maple ave-
nue. have petitioned to have the street
paved on its present lines, but the city
engineer suggested that it be widened
before being paved. Betkouski esti3
mated that the widening would cost
nearly s400, 900 and be too expensive an
Improvement for the class of property
on Maple avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-05
CITY WITHDRAWS BLOCK
FROM USE OF RAILWAYS

S. NJ. Haskins, attorney for the Hunt
ton realway interests yesterday told
the city council that the Los Angeles
railway was not trying to steal the
block in Olive between Sixth and Sew
enth, where it is laying narrow gauge
tracks, but believed it had perfect
night to the block.
The block in question was part or
the line over which the Pacific Electric
ran its Glendale cars but which was
abandoned for that purpose when the
council granted a franchise in Sixth
to Figueroa The part of the franchise
between Sixth and Seventh in OllVe
was never formally abandoned and the
Pacific Electric turned it over to the
Los Angeles railway.
City Attorney Shenk holds that the
Los Angeles railway has no right to
the franchise, nor has the Pacific Elec-
tric, any longer. The. council yester-
day instructed the Los Angeles rail-
way to remove the tracks on the block.
Haskins said he would cheerfully file
an abandonment OF the franchise.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-05
FAVOR ABOLITION OF OIL
INSPECTION DEPARTMENT

The abolition of the department Of
oil inspection, of which c. A. Black
mar is the head, and the consolidation
of that department with the oil in
specting bureau of the engineers de-
partment, was recommended to the city
council yesterday by the supply com
mittee. The board of public works had
suggested that such move would re-
suit in economy, and the supply com
mlttee Mas considered the matter Tor
several weeks.
The council took no action on the
recommendation because Gregory OPP
posed any action until full council
was present. Councilmen Washburn
and Williams were absent at the time
Gregory spoke highly of the work that
has been done by Blackmar as oil IN
spector. Whiffen, who is member
Of the supply committee that made
the report, said he was aware that Mr..
Blackmar had done excellent work, but
he did not believe the city could af-
ford to keep two offices for the same
class of work
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-05
SCOTT WANTS $4,000 FOR
A BLOW FROM JERGINS

A. C. Scott and ]. T. Jergins, rival
brokers in the Hellman building, yes
terday refought their battles before
Judge Mccormick of the superior
court, the former suing the latter for
damages of $4,000 because of being
knocked down.
According to the testimony Scott,
who formerly was in the employ of
Jergins, arranged a business propo-
sition with his former employer.
Meantime, it is alleged that he wrote
a criticising letter to an attorney in
Fresno, who promptly sent copy of
the>epistle back to Jergins.
Jergins then sought the Office of
Scott and demanded an apology The
latter would not give it. Jergins
claims Scott made a movement as if
to draw a revolver. Then Jergins is
said to have knocked Scott down.
The suit for damages of $4,000 re-
suited.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-05
News of the Courts
BELL PLEADS NOT GUILTY
TO MURDER OF WIDAMAN
H. F. Grey Is Sentenced to Two
Years in San Quentin

Frank M. Bell yesterday pleaded not
guilty of the murder of o. p. Vida
man before Judge Willis of the GRIM
inal department of the superior court.
He appeared calm and looked every
official and spectator straight in the
eye. He asked that his trial be post
poned until some time in January, but
Judge Willis denied his request and
merely continued the action to be set
at some convenient time on his cal
er.dar. ~ IT,
In the same court, the trial OF Dr:
w. R. Price, observation-disclosures OF
Long Beach, was continued until "
tober 8. He is accused of forgery py
Ella Howard, the case being announcer
growing out of his alleged fraudulent
manipulations of stock OF the NauoHal
Gold Dredging company.
Peter Vorrath and Harry Nau,
charged with robbery by beating ana
gagging K. l. Perelson, a jeweler IN
Main street, and taking articles val
ued at $3.50, appeared. Vorrath's case
was continued until October Z and Nau
pleaded guilty.
George D. Graham, accused Jointly
with Walter Laughlin, who has plead
ed guilty to the robbery of A. H.
Kruell Of $3.50. was given until oc-
tober to plead.
H. F. Grey, 81 years old, told the
court that he issued eight worthless
checks in order to enjoy Joy rides
in automobiles, and was sent to the
penitentiary at San Quentin for two
years.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-05
WIFE OF MISSING STOCK
BROKER SUES FOR DIVORCE
Mrs. Edith M. Miner Charges Her
Husband with Infidelity

Clarence B. Miner, a stock broker,
who recently dropped from sight leav-
ing behind him obligations aggregat-
ing nearly $4,000, yesterday was made
the defendant in a divorce suit filed
in the superior court. by his wife, Edith
NJ. Miner, who alleges infldelity.
According to Frank G. Tyrrell, Mrs.
Miners attorney, the husband sank
deeper and deeper into the financial
slough of despond until he found it
advisable to leave Los Angeles, which
he did recently. His obligations are
believed to be between $4,000 and $780,
000 according to Emmet Wilson; dep
uty city attorney. who not long ago
met Miner on a train near Kansas
City and after receiving a retainer,
agreed to take charge of his affairs
in Los Angeles. After Wilson'S re-
turn here, however, he found that
Miner had represented his liabilities as
assets and that several prominent
banking institutions had been bilked
by the minus financial operator.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-05
COUNCIL ADDS EMERGENCY
CLAUSE TO ELEVATOR LAW

The city council yesterday amended
the ordinance requiring stationary en-
gineers and elevator operators to pass
an examination and be licensed by
adding the following new section to the
ordnance
"Nothing in this ordinance contained
shall he deemed to prevent the owner,
agent or person in charge and having
control of any building wherein any
steam boiler or any elevator is used
from taking charge of or placing a
competent, unlicensed person In cnarge
of such boiler or such elevator for
period not exceeding thirty days during
the time of public calamity or at any
other time for any reason arising OUT
of immediate necessity when the safety
and convenience of the occupants or
such building and others are allecteu,
ThA ordinance bears the emergency
clause and on it's publication will be
effective.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-05
SUES FOR COMMISSION ON
$1,OOO,OO0 SALE OF MINES
Claims Share in Fee for Selling
Iron Properties

In Judge McCormicks department of
the superior court the case of A. B.
Spencer against Legene S. Barnes, in
volVing a commission on the sale OF
mines valued at LOCO, 900, said to have
been purchased for interests headed
by the late E. H. Hartman, will be
heard.
Spencer alleges that he and Barnes
were instrumental in the sale of iron
properties in Riverside county owned
by Dofflemeyer, Brown & stevens to
the Iron Chief Mining company, con-
trolled by E. H. Hartman.
According to the allegations of the
plaintiff the property was worth $1,0O0,-
900 at the time of the transfer and he
and Barnes were to receive a commits
sion of 100000 for perfecting the sale.
Spencer alleges that he never has
had his share in the commission, and
he asks the court for an accounting
of his business relations with Barnes,
whom he accuses of refusing to permit
him to examine their alleged joint
books.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-05
Municipal Affairs
COUNCIL ADOPTS
BROADEST POLICY
Mayor and Chief viii Be Backed
in All Efforts to Amply
Guard the City
PLAN NEW POLICE SIGNALS
Officials Confer on Enlargement
of Means to Push InVeStiga-
ton of Times Disaster
PLAN NEW POLICE SIGNALS

Frame any ordinance we think is
necessary for the protection of the
public and we will pass it tomorrow
afternoon" was in substance what the
city council told Mayor Alexander,
Chief Galloway and City Attorney
Shenk yesterday. AS soon as the
council. had announced this liberal
policy the three men to whom had
been delegated the duty of determining
what was needed for the city's inter-
ests withdrew into the mayors office
with F. v. owen of the fire commits
sion.
One thing that will be asked, in all
probability, is an increase in the po-
lice force to a number suff1cient 10
permit the outskirts of the city to be
guarded as well as the business dis
trict. Mr.. Owen is to frame certain
changes in the alarm apparatus that
will permit of 139 new police signal
boxes being attached for service. The
council passed an emergency resolu-
tion authorizing the chief to purchase
three four-horse power motorcycles al
once. to be used in connection with
the Times explosion investigation.
The council yesterday decided to give
the police department everything it
needed after a conference with the
niayor and the chief in the mayor
office. The council is determined that
TO niggardly policy on it's part shall
delay the work of bringing the per-
sons guilty of the explosion to justice.
To the special committee of the may
or and the chief and the city attorney
was referred the petitions of the cham
ber of commerce and the Merchants
end Manufacturers association, pre-
sented to the city council yesterday.
Joseph Scott spoke for the chamber
Of commerce and Walter ]. Trask for
the Merchants and Manufacturers as
sociation. Both declared that an IN
crease in the police force of at least
zoo additional men was justified and
that it would be money well spent.
Mr.. Scott said that it was not the busi-
ness section of the city that needed
policing so much as the residence dis
tricts. where women and children pass
their time.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-05
MANUFACTURERS CHARGE
INFRINGEMENT ON PATENT

A complaint was filed in the United
States district court yesterday by the
California Hardwood Manufacturing
company, charging William j. Sheriff
and w. NJ Smith with having manufac-
tured for their own benefit patent beds,
the patent of which, the complaint sets
forth, is the exclusive property, Of the
complainant.
The manufacturing of these patented
beds is an infringement of the exclu-
sive rights of the company, asserts
the complaint, and further, that the
company has suffered in damages and
deprived of profits to the extent Of
$4,000, which amount is asked OF the
defendants
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-05

E. R. Hudson will give a report of
hospital work.
The main address of the evening will
be given by the Rev. E. f. Hallenbeck
of San Diego, formerly pastor of the
Fifth Avenue church of New York.
Solos will be given by Miss Alice Cor
don and Joseph Champion, Miss Clara
Hassler, secretary of the city union,
will make a report.
Saturday evening Harold Cross will
lead the praise service and ]. P. Wells,
president of the state union, will lead
the devotions. Leon V. Shaw, state
field secretary of Oakland, will install
the officers. Prospects" will be the
topic of A. ]. Cater, president of the
county union. The Rev. Matt 5.
Hughes will make the principal ad-
dress of the evening, followed by the
presentation of the city union banner
to the union registering the largest
number of delegates at the oonven-
ton according to its membership,
Solos will be given by Frank Ragland,
Mrs. w. w. Scott and Mrs. w. M.
Conklin.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-05
SECURES JUDGMENT OF
$4,000 AGAINST CONVICT

Judgment for $25,000 was given yes
terday by Judge Bordwell Of the su-
perior court to c.. A. Anderson against
David Marks, now in the penitentiary
for obtaining money under false pre-
lenses.
Anderson claims that he arranged
with Marks for the exchange of prop
erty in Los Angeles valued at $4,000
for what was represented to him as
an improved farm in Kansas, and that
after the transaction was completed
he found that trust deeds given by
Marks were fictitious.
Anderson says that he has in his
possession a large number of ficti-
tious deeds formerly held by Marks
He asserts that while fictitious, the
names only being false. they represent
real property, and he thus hopes to
recover on the judgment.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-05
NEW INTERPRETATIONS

Temple of Living Thought: George Gartting,
Frank L. Heiss P. H. Fields and W. o.
Liscomb, directors.
Santa Monica Bay Realty company; C. F.
Schader. c. J. Schader and NJ G. Stadelman.
directors: capital stock $780, 900; subscribed, $780,
National Council Progressive Live association
of America; c. K. Douglas V. A. Pinkley and
C. P. Deatherage, directors.
Young, A. ]. Wilson and F. w. Force, direc-
tors capital stock, $4,000; subscribed. $500
Southern California Gas company; A. N
Kemp. A. C. Johnston and E. R. Davis direc-
tors; capital stock $40 900 900; subscribed $500
southern California Printing company L. A
Phillips, A. w. Orr, jr., and F. S. Stoddard
directors; capital stock, 100000 subscribed
Redondo Planning Mill company; A Beyrle
W. F. Montgomery and ]. F. Mulln. directors
capital stock, SIS, 900; subscribed. $500.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-05
SURVEYS SHOW BUILDING
oVERLAPS CITY PROPERTY
Broadway from Second to Third
Streets Found ASkeW

According to surveys made by the
city engineer and reported to the coun-
Gil yesterday the property lines on the
east side of Broadway between Sec
ond and Third streets are askeW.
Buildings overlap adjoining property
several feet in some instances.
The city's property on which the city
hall is situated is the worst sufferer.
According to the engineers survey, the
Copp building, with the basement
light wells attached to it, is on city
property three and three-quarters feet.
The building south of the city hall is
more than half a foot over the city's
line at the front and little less than
half-a-foot at the rear.
The council is expecting a report
from the city attorney on the matter
and has delayed action for a week to
give the attorney time to investigate
the legal phases.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-05
CLAIMS $4,000 DAMAGES
FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT

Judge Hutton of the supreme court
yesterday heard part of the suit of
William Eddy and others against the
American Amusement company for
damages of $4,000 for alleged Failure
to comply with the terms of a contract.
The plaintiff declares that he and his
companions, comprising the Eddy
group of acrobats, contracted to per-
form for a season with the Sells-Floto
shows, owned by the American Amuse-
ment company. A breach of contract
is alleged and the plaintiff asserts that
he is damaged.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-05
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR
CONVENTION PLANNED

The seventh annual convention OF
the City Christian Endeavor union will
be held Friday and Saturday evenings
in the First Christian church, for
which elaborate programs have been
arranged The general theme of the
convention will be Lowest Thou Me?"
and the main addresses will be given
on this general theme.
Friday evening the praise service will
be conducted by Harold Cross followed
by a devotional service by the Rev. c.
V. Wilkinson. pastor of the Naomi
Avenue Christian church; f. p Ros-
sitter, president of the city union, will
formally open the convention, fol-
lowed by a welcome from the Rev. A.
C. Smither, pastor of the church. Mrs.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-05
CONTRACTS FOR FIRE BOATS

Two fire boats were provided for
Los Angeles harbor yesterday when
the council authorized a contract with
the Wilmington Transportation COM
pany for the tugs Warrior and Falcon.
These tugs are to be equipped with
pumps and other fire fighting appara-
tus and the city is to pay $125 a month
each for their use in time Of fire. The
Falcon has already been equipped, and,
according to the harbor committee,
which investigated, is an efficient fire
fighter for the shipping.