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10 News From Neighboring Cities . PASADENA Corrwpondent »7 S. RAYMOND AVB Boms 1500. Sun».t SS CIRCULATION. DEPARTMENT Homo SBSS Sunset 87<0 SOUTH PASADENANS SEEK ANNEXATION PREPARE PETITIONS FOR DIS INCORPORATION Would Unite with Pasadena in Hope of Securing Municipal Improve. ments Which Are Not Now Enjoyed IWSADEXA, Dec. 17.-ls South Pas adena, the connecting link between Pasadena and Lou Angeles, to lose its identity altogether and become ab sorbed at a time not far in the future by its larger neighbors? It almost seems so. for citizens of that town are starting petitions for the dts lncorporation of the city which are cal culated to throw a chill into the hearts of the South Pasadenans who have been proud of their town. The northerly and easterly portion? of the city ore now considering a peti tion which calls for a consolidation with Pasadena. It is also hinted that the residents in the northern portion ol Alhambra are anxious to associate themselves with a big town, and are preparing a petition to that effect. •V meeting of the malcontents will De lield some time next week at which they will discus the situation m all its Some of the reasons given for the de sired change of government are inade quate supplies of water for fire pur poses, poor roads, no sewers. Inade quate lighting and heavy taxation in proportion to the benefits received. HOTEL RAYMOND OPENS; VERITABLE FLORAL BOWER Proprietor of Magnificent Hostelry Will Be His Own Manager This Year —Advance Bookings Large PASADENA, Doc. 17.—Several hun dred of Pasadena's leading society folk took part in the formal opening of the Hotel Raymond this evening, and the occasion was a wonderfully sueessful one. The opening marked the first time that Walter Raymond has ever managed his own hotel. While he has beeij interested in Southern California for over a quarter of a century, during most of which time he .has owned and operated a great hotel, yet he has always up to this winter had his great hostelry managed by another. This made the occasion one of more than local Im portance and the opening was a mat ter of unusual interest because of this fact. From the flower-deekfd subway to the magnificent floral centerpiece In the great dining room the big build ing was a veritable bower of flowers and ferns. Hundreds of dollars had been expended for the flowers and smilax used, while the great Raymond hot bouses and flower Held had been called upon to supply almost count less blooms for the occasion. Dinner was served in the great din ing room from 6:30 to 8 o'clock, and for an hour after that time a concert by the hotel orchestra was greatly enjoyed. Dancing followed the mu sic and the guests of the evening did not cease their merrymaking until late at night. The hotel opens this year with larger advance bookings than ever before In the history of the hostelry, and Man ager Raymond states that he antici pates one of the best seasons In sev eral years. PASADENA INTERESTED IN CAPTAIN HARTLEY'S DEATH Known in Crown City for Vivid Imagi nation and Harmless Romances with Which He Regaled the Credulous PASADENA. Deo. 17.—Considerable I Interest was aroused in Pasadena to-1 day by the story in The Herald this morning thai Captain Charles Hart-, ley had killed himself by plunging Into the river mar Ehrenberg, Arizona. Hartley came to Pasadena shortly af- ; ter the San Francisco fire and the Htorles he told about his sufferings in ! that disast'-r stamped him as a fic tionist of the first order, for all were afterward proved false His career in Pasadena, was a re markable one. and as a romancer he j stands first of nil the numerous story j tellers who have ever frequented the Crown city. His pathetic story of the loss of his wife in the San Fran clbco disaster and of her connection ■with a family of semi-nobility in Guatemala was duly published and was a masterpiece, and later it was reported that he had a wife he hail left in another portion of California, j CHRISTMAS SHOP PRODUCES BIG AMOUNT FOR CHARITY PASADENA, Dec. 17.—Figures show- Ing the net profits of the Christmas shop, which was conducted here the! first week in December for the benefit of different church and charitable or ganizations, show the surprising aggre gate of $3153.68. This sum will be divided among the various societies entitled to a share as follows: Training school. $928.62; Westside Congregational church, $431.07; Emer gency league, $338.09; auxiliary of the Pasadena Presbyterian church, $318.28: Christian church, $274.31; Opportunity club, $175.72; auxiliary of Pasadena Training school. $164.U5; Young Wo man's league, $150.66; United Presby terian church, $143.14; Altadena Meth odist Episcopal church, $129.38; Acade my of the Holy Name. $99.66. Wireless Telegraphy PASADENA, Dec. 17.—D. L. McF&r l:ind of Los Angeles will have charge, of the wireless telegraphy station on the roof of the Hotel Green when the outfit Is Installed. The aerials and some ts of the sending and receiving In struments v.i. in position to day, but the installation cannot be com pleted until theS arrival of the trans former and receiver, shipped from Seat tle a week ago. I SAN BERNARDINO Office SOS Third Street. PkoMSI Home 87.1. Sunset Main 1(!8. MAIL CLERK FALLS FROM SANTA FE CAR FOUND LYING UNCONSCIOUS' NEAR THE TRACK Thomas A. Van Wert of Los Angeles Seriously Injured—Fellow Work ers Notice Open Door and Institute Search [Special to The H rald.l SAN BERNARDINO, Dec. 17.— Thomas A. Van Wert. a railway mail clerk, whose home is in Los Angi was mysteriously Injured latelasl night by falling from the car while the east bound Santa Fe overland was climbing the mountains north of this city. Soon after the trail hail passed Keen brook Van Wert was missed by the other two clerks, and they Instituted a search, The open door told the story and a search was instituted along the line. The man's unconscious form was found two hours later, where he had evidently fallen among the rocks. He. Is in the county hospital here. Van Wert is a helper clerk and is not compelled to work on the eastbound run. lie has not yet regained con j^ness and it is feared he may die. AGED COUPLE RECONCILED; WILL DROP DIVORCE SUIT Friends Intervene and Adjust Differ. ences—Plaintiff and Defendant Had Been Married More Than Fifty Years SAN BERNARDINO. Dec. 17.—Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bucher have settled their differences and are again living together. The divorce suit will be dropped. They have property worth near $4n0,00U, and the wife in filing the divorce had charged that hor hus band had tried to have her committed to an insane asylum. She asked for her share of the fortune. The Buchers had lived together for more than fifty years. Friends have intervened, the troupes of tin" pair have been adjusted, and they have re tired of life on their ranch, southeast of the city. TO PROSECUTE PAWNBROKERS FOR PURCHASING FROM LAD SAX BERNARDINO, Dec. 17.—This afternoon warrants were issued for H. C. Crowell and S. W. Daniels, charg ing them with purchasing rings from 16-year-old Oliver Rice, who is accused of having looted the Jewelry box of his sister. Miss NVllie Mice. It is said the boy spent the money on prize fights and theaters. A crusade is on against pawnbrokers who buy stuff from minors, and this is one of the first moves in that di rection. An ordinance was passed re cently by the city requiring pawn brokers to make complete reports of all purchases and loans made. VALLEY VISITED BY HEAVY FROST; SNOW IN MOUNTAINS SAN BERNARDINO, Dec. 17.—There was a heavy fall of snow in the moun tains yesterday, the storm lasting nearly twelve hours. Nearly six inches ' of gnow fell in the higher regions along the crest, while on the peaks it was much heavier. In the valley there was a slight rainfall, and on the north side of the valley hail fell In several dis tricts. Last night there was e very heavy frost throughout this section, but it is not believed that any injury was done to citrus fruits, only the more tender plants in exposed places suffering. NOTES OF CURRENT EVENTS SAN BERNARDINO, Pec. 17.—Work was begun tuday on the great half million-dollar pre-eooling plant to be erected here by the Santa Fe railroad. James Dwyer, foreman of the construc tion work, has arrived with a gang of men. Several hundred will be em ployed. It Is expected to have the plant ready for operation during the early summer months, and with that in view work will be rushed as rapidly as possible. The fire department last evening elected the following officers: Fore man. Frank Strake; assistant foreman, William Landen; treasurer. W. G. Sickle; secretary, Albert Qlatz; relief board, L. A. Dresser, Robert Cathcart, Albert Giatz and A. D. Littleton. Sheriff Perfecto Armijo and Assistant • Marshal H. O. Cooper of Albuquerque arrived here this morning after Everett and Giirdr-nius, the two burglars want ed in that city and captured here sev eral days ago. As soon as the requisl- S tion papers can be secured from Gov i ernor Gillett !he men will be taken I back. MONROVIA 436 W. l'alni St. Phon*»: Home. Illnck 1?7. DOINGS OF MONROVIA SOCIETY TOLD IN BRIEF PARAGRAPHS MONROVIA, Dec. 17.—Word has been received here of the wedding of Miss Minna H. Nelson, formerly of th>s city, and Percy Newhall of Cape Town. The ceremony was performed quletlv at Tape Town, where Mr. and Mrs. Newhall will make their future home. Miss Ida L. Holllngsworth of Khyo- Hte, Nev., is passing a few days With Mrs. Charles Jernegan of this city. The Wiley B. Galnes Furniture com pany has opened in its new building on Myrtle street. The Hatchet eiub was entertained de lightfully this week by Mrs. Charles Reed. Miss Mereile Winslow is expected back the latter part of the week from Albuquerque, N. M. Many former students from this city will return from the state universities this week foe the holidays. Among them are Harold Salisbury, Hob. it Scarborough and Hugh Marshall. Lecture on Bible PASADENA, Dec. 17.—Popular lec tures on booka of the liible were At llvered in the First Methodist church tonight by two Los Angeles clergymen, key. w. L. Tucker of the Calvary Bap tist church and Ft. A. Hadden of thi Lob Angeles liible institute, who din ed respectively the books of Itu niitns and the Acts. LOS ANGELES HERALD: FRIDAY MORMXC, DECEMBER 18, 1908. VENICE Hom« 4011. Bumet JB»1 HEROISM OF FREETH FITTINGLY HONORED JAPANESE DELEGATES BRING GIFTS AND THANKS Present Life Saving Crew with Money. Contributions by Beach Resi. dents Will Be Devoted to Buying Equipment [Ppeclal to The Heral.il VENICE, Dec. 17.—As the result of his activity in saving a number of Jap anese fishermen from a watery grave yesterday t *:i i>t. George Freeth ol volunteer life saving crew is the hero of tin 1 beach today. That the little brown men are appre ciative of the great service rendered them yesterday iru Bhown this after noon when a delegation from the fish ing camp at Port Los Angeles n its appearance at the life saving sta tion on Windward pier and presented the big life guard with a gold watch and ISO hi cash. The spokesman also added some very nice sounding words of gratitude for the kindness shown them during their mishaps yesterday. Abbot Klnney, who was present at the meeting, mad.' a neat speech com mending Captain Freeth's actions dur iHK the time of danger. A contribution of $37.50 was also pre sented by the Japanese to the crew, to be added to the sick fund. The benefit for the crew whli li was got up by the ladies of the beach netted more ilia u Jinn, and this, with about $50 sub scribed by private citizens of Venice, will enable the crew to purchase a steel lifeboat, of which there is much need. The events of yesterday demonstrated in particular the need of a mortar gun for the purpose of conveying lines to wrecked craft when the sea is too high to launch a bout successfully. Residents are much impressed with the usefulness of the crew, and an ac tive effort is being made to raise the money for the desired equipment either by means of a benefit or by subserip tion. OCEAN PARK 144 Pier ave. Homo 401S. Sunset 1691 JAPANESE PLAY WILL BE STAGED AT AUDITORIUM Chapter of the Eastern Star to Give Benefit Performance of Drama Written by Local Author OCEAN PARK, Dec. 17.—The Horse shoe Pier auditorium tomorrow even ing will be the scene of a grand bene fit performance of the Japanese play, "Urashimo," wjiuh will be given by the members of the Ocean Park Chap ter of the Eastern Star. The play was written by and is un der the direction of Mrs. W. H. An derson, well known in beach society. More than forty children will take part and the promoters promise a surpassing production. A large number of seats lias been sold already. Gregory's band will provide the music. LONG BEACH fin A P'n» e»»K«f Phono Homo 260. PLEASE VACCINATE, SAYS SCHOOL BOARD State Board of Health Threatens Mandamus Against Long Beach Officials Unless State Law Is Complied With [Special lo The Herald.l LONG BEACH, Dec. 17.—T0 avoid trouble with the state board of health, which reci ntly threatened prosecution unless compulsory vaccination was en forced by the local board of education, the board today adopted a resolution which gently suggests that parents would better vaccinate their children. The board recently adopted a reso lution to the effect that they would pay no attention to tin; state board's mandate, but Attorney George ,Hart was .■"■nt tu Los Angeles today to fore stall the movement of the state board for h. writ of mandamus. The members oS^the board say that while they hope the parents will have the children vaccinated, they do not propose i" enforce te compulsory vaccination rule where the parents object. EIGHT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE SUSPENDED LONG BEACH, Dec. 18.— Eight of the best known young men of the high school were "laid off" this morning by il». authorities. The charge against the boys is said to be that they danced in the hallways while another student played Ihe piano, an4 that the dance nas followed by V more or less amia ble scuffle. A special meeting o f the teachers' executive committee was held this evening for a consideration of the boys' ' LONG BEACH NOTES LONG BEACH, Dec. 17.—At a meet ing of the executive board of the Wis i nnsin Assoii'ctioii of Southern Cali fornia in Los Angeles yesterday plans for the annual Wlsconsln«J>icnlc, which is to be held here on February 12, were Btarted. A committee of three wu appointed to secure a place for the picnic, which will probably attract 3000 people, A sea net !ir>o feet long and 150 feet deep is being made by ;i net maker at West Long Beach, The net will cost $90 and will take three weeks' rapid work to finish. The Rev. Will A. Betts, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, has received word of his mother's death In the east. The news came as a great shock, as the minister did not know his mother had been ill. A real eatate advertisement Hells one man-n property before another man's "I'OK SALE" placard baa even commenced to gatbar dust. POMONA 115 South Thoinai. Horn* Phon« 1796. CHARLES FUHRO FINALLY SUCCUMBS TO INJURIES Passes Away at Pomona Valley Hos. pital After Prolonged Struggle. Alleged Murderer Lies in County Jail POMONA, Dec. 17.—Charles Fuhro, the young man who was shot last week bj j. Whiteliead near Chino, and has been hovering between life and death at the Pomona Valli y hospital with a bullet in his btaln, expired last night. The body is at Todd's funeral parlors. Whitehead is in jail in the San Ber nardino county prison. The county coroner will be here tomorrow fore noon to hold an Inquest. The Elks amateur production, "The Military Mascot," presented at the Fraternal Aid theater last evening under the musical direction of Prof. S. F. Widenor, was attended by a large audience who heartily applauded the .•nuns of the participants, .Miss Leona Warren Ringing the title role in a manner to win her much praise. Rush McComas, who has been so journing in the northwest, has arrived here to pass the holidays with his par ents. .Alv. and Mrs. J. B. MoComaa o£ West Holt avenue. The following officers have been elected to serve the local (i. A R. post for the ensuing year; Commander, A. S Avery; senior vice commander, G. \v. Scott; junior vice commander, Silas Wright; quartermaster, John F. Bowen; surgeon, John Edwards; chap lain. 10. Jacka; officer of the day, I* Zander; outer guard. H. S. Booz. Cora rades B. F. •Insford, C. Kuntz, L. Zander and E. Jacka were chosen dele gates to the forthcoming department tnpment soon to be held in Pasa dena. BIBLICAL PROFESSOR COINS NEW BEATITUDE Teacher of Biblical Literature at Yale Tells Students It Is More Blessed to Make Men Than to Save Them CLAREMONT, Dec. 17. —Charles F. Kent, who occupies the chair of Bib lical literature at Tale university, spoke to the students here today on the "New Bible." He stated that the prime function of the church was along educational lines, and that religious training was now being carried on more scientifically than in the past. "It is more blessed to mako men than to save them," said Mr. Kent. "We are ju?t beginning to learn this beatitude. Higher education which enables college graduates to cope with actual conditions and which Inculcates ideals In the students is more a part of the church's duty than many real ize. The church should not be an in stitution standing aloof. It should do real work in a practical way. In some churches the pews are in advance of the pulpit in knowledge of the new Bible and what it means to the world." SANTA ANA Off lea 315 N. Sycamor*. Horn* Phone SIS. LEADING EDUCATOR TALKS ON CHANGING CONCEPTIONS Prof. Elwood P. Cubberly of Stanford and Dr. Lewis M. Terman of Normal Address In stitute SANTA ANA, Dec. 17.—The principal ■peakern at today's sessions of the Orange County Teachers' institute were Prof. Ellwood P. Cubberley of Stan ford and Dr. Lewis M. Terman of Los Angeles Normal. The former spoke on "The Changing Conceptions of Educa tion," at the general session, and "The Changing Conceptions of the High School" before the high school section. Dr. Terman lectured on "Our Schools from a Biological and Hygienic Point of View," and before the grammar sec tion on "Some Neglected Educational Factors." The institute closes tomorrow, when the majority of the teachers will at tend the Southern California' Teachers' association In Los Angeles. LAST BRICK IS LAID IN NEW SUGAR FACTORY SANTA ANA, Dec. 17.—The last brick on the building of the new South ern California sugar factory was laid this afternoon arid a big flag was hoist ed In honor of the occasion. Three months ago work was com menced on the four-story edifice and it will probably require four or five months before all the machinery Is In position. Aged Woman Examined SANTA ANA, Dec 1. 17.—Jane Paul, an aged woman living on South Main t, was examined by a commission in lunacy today, but was not com mitted to the state hospital. Judge West decided to allow her to remain in the county hospital for a time. •-»-• Boys Steal Gum SANTA ANA, Dec. 17.—A land office business In chewing gum has been done by youthful pilferers recently. They go about town tampering with gum slot hints, breaking the spring, which allows the gum to fall into their wait ing hands. . ■ * « » Frost at Santa Ana SANTA ANA, Dec. 17.— grouHd was white with trost this morning and in some open places water was frozen over, but no damage, was done, as far ai could be ascertained. » • » Asks Divorce SANTA ANA, Dec. 17.— Suit for di vorce was filed today by Flora Hucka by from R. E. Huckaby. Both live at Fullerton. --•;',;.v-y v- ■ » « > Stevcnp' Slayer Identified SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 17.—The identification of In Whang Chang, us the slayer of Durham White Stevens, was strengthened at today's sesl.son of the trial, when Chang positively was identllied by three members of the po lice department who took him In cus tody at the time of the shooting, and who tostllled thnt Chang had been pointed gut as the man who pursued and shot the diplomat, It's tin easy to •(•cure a bargain In u tued autumublle, tlmniicir want advertising, as II lined to —and still is—to secura a bor» and carriage. .-',.■ SANTA MONICA Cor. Oregon »t« and Third atreet. Horn* phone 1178- FEAR FOR LIVES OF RUSSIAN FISHERMEN BOAT AND CREW OF THREE STILL MISSING Japanese Report All Their Men Safe, but They Lost Three Crafts, While Five Others Are Now Ashore ' [Special to Thi> Herald.] SANTA .MONICA. Doc. 17.—S. Hat ton of the Japanese colony at the mouth of the Santa Monica canyon re ported this morning that a boat and crew of three Russians were missing from that vicinity. The boat was observed going north during the squall of yesterday, and il is assumed that if it outlived Hie storm It would have made its appearance by this time. A searching putty has 1 tl sent out to look for Hie missing craft. Late this evening Hattori stated over the telephone that he hail nol heard of i he Russians making their appearance, but that all members of his own camp were safe and wished him to express their gratitude to their American friends who so bravely came to their aid during the storm. The Japanese lost three of their boats in the storm, while five others went ashore hut were uninjured. Fred Langsworthy's launch Is ashore at North Beach, where the fillers left, it, and at Bristol pier the naphtha launch Phillips is iii a similar plight. NOTED PENNSYLVANIA OIL EXPERT McGEE PASSES AWAY SAN'TA MONICA. Dec. 17.—William Theodore MeGee died at the home of his son, Charles A. McGee, last night. Death was due to Bright's disi from Which he had been suffering for some time. Deceased was 65 years old and a widower. Mr. MeOee was one of (lie hest known oil experts of Pennsylvania, having passed his Jlfe at the business. Four sons survive him. of whom Charles A. and William M. MeCee reside here. Funeral services will be held Satur day, at 9 a. m., from the Catholic church in this city. THERMOMETER DROPS TO FREEZING POINT Still Water at Redlands Has Thin Coat of Ice and Tender Shoots of Orange Trees Are Nipped REDLANDS, Dec. 17.—The tempera ture here went down to 29 degrees at an early hour this morning, remaining there for several hours, when it grad ually climbed and shortly after 8 o'clock reached 35 degrees. There was a heavy frost on the ground, but on examination the orange trees were found not to be damaged to any greater extent than the tender sprouts being nipped, which gave the trees a rather ragged appearance. No damage was done to the crop. Small shrubbery and flowers were browned to a considerable extent In the city, but on Smiley Heights no damage was done to even the small plants. In sev eral localities the damp ground was frozen slightly and still water had a thin coat of Ice, but Redlands has withstood 26 degrees without damage, so little anxiety was felt over the cold last night. REDLANDS PLUMBING SHOP IS ENTERED BY THIEVES Young Man Arrested at San Ber. nardino on Suspicion of Having Been Implicated—Turned Over to County REDLANDS, Dec. 17.—The shop of the Redlands Plumbing company was robbed late last evening by thieves who entered at the rear and stole $15 from the till. Charles Winston, a member of the company, discovered the theft and no titled the police. Local officers spent the night in San Bernardino searching for the suspects, but the work was fruitless. About 12 o'clock the special officer of the Santa Fe at San Ber nardino, K. B. Smith, found George Berry, a young man well known about the yards, and arrested him on suspi cion, and a Redlunds youth whom the police suspect of having a hand in the deal is being searched for. Berry was questioned today In Red lands and refused to confess as to his whereabouts last evening and was sent back to San Bernardino, where the rase will be in charge of the coun ty officers. NEWLY ELECTED TRUSTEE MAY RESIGN FROM BOARD REDLANDS, Dec. 17.—City Trustee Peter Arth, who was elected at the municipal election held here last spring, contemplates resigning from the board of trustees on account of 111 health. Mr. Arth went east the past summer, visiting the familiar places of his early year<i and an attack of a malady of which he had been suffering returnol and Mr. Arth now proposes to spend a quiet life until he regains his health. He is a resident of the North Side and is looked upon as the representa tive of that side of town, being a mar, of high character and well equipped in every way to fill the place to which he was elected. It Is understood that the vacancy will be filled by H. P. Wai ton of the North Side, whose selection would undoubtedly be satisfactory to the people of that part of the city. MAYOR BUYS TAG AND AUCTIONS IT FOR $5 Redlands People Showing Deep Inter. est in "the Settlement"—One Buys Life Membership, Paying $100 REDLANDS, Dec. 17.—Final prepa rations are being made for "tag day" Saturday, and with them increases In terest in "The Settlement." Although the tags are not on sale, Mayor H. P. IJ. Kingsbury bought the first one for $1 and expressed his willingness to purt with It to the highest bUhl. i. Today J. A. Klmberly purchased It lor $5, and it is expected that this lit- tie tag will be the :.ieans of bringing in a handsome sum for^he home. T. I>eo Peel today bought a life membership,in the settlement for $100. which is another evidence that Ued- Innds people are becoming more in ted in the charity. LEVIATHAN OIL FREIGHTER IS ANCHORED AT REDONDO 1 Company Will Call Regularly at Port Hereafter —Shipping Passed Un scathed Through Storm of Yesterday REDONDO BEACH, Dec. 17.—The steamship W. B. Porter arrived in pori this morning and Is loading oil for northern points. This is not only the largest oil vessel afloat, but also tin- largest vessel that has ever visited Southern California waters. She is 885 Eeel in 'length, lias b gross tonnage of 4901 tons, a flfty fool beam and is twenty-nine feet In depth. She carries a cargo of 65,000 barrels of oil. The vessel hi.s ii crew of forty-one men and is In command of Captain MacDonaUd, (mine; to the extreme draft of the Porter when loaded, the deep water harbor ben' is the only place on the south ooasl al which the i>ie boat can come to dock, and Captain MacDonald says his company Is so much Impressed with this, the excellent anchorage grounds, and the lack of undertow or current that it has decided the boat shall make regular triiis here In the future. The captain was amused at the re port In a morning paper which stated lie had gone to San Pedro to avoid the storm here yesterday. In justice to Kedondo it should In stated that yesterday's blow was scarcely noticed here, and thai tha passenger boats made their regular Stop, unloaded and departed on time. Many small craft belonging to fisher men found no difficulty in coming Into port and docking their eatches. Heavy Snow Falls in State STOCKTON, Dec. 17.—Heavy snnw falla are reported from the foothill counties in the storm of Wednesday nig'ht and this morninp. Snow fell in Tuolumne county as far down as Jamestown, and Sonora had three inches of snow this morning. Angels, in Calaveraa county, had three Inches and a half. Snow-balling is the sport today in Sutter Creek. lono and Jack son In Amador county. De T<onKpfe's Poppy Calendar* 50c. San horn, Vail A Co.. 434 and 735 S. Brnadway. MARRIAGE LICENSES BROOKINS-JENKINSJohn Brooklns, age 25, native of Texas, and Callie Jenkins, age 21. native of Texas; both residents of Los Angeles. , >- YOUN'G-DOW —Harry Young, age 25, native of Missouri, resident of Los Angeles, and Bertha M. Dow, age 17, native of Cali fornia, resident of Venice. COOK-HORTON— George C. Cook, age 27. native of Rhode Island, and Emma M. Horton, age 20, native of California; both residents of Los Angeles. FLICKINGER-FLEETWOOD —J. Franklin Fllcklngor, age 40, native of Ohio, and Minnie A. Fleetwood, age 40. native of California; botli residents of Pasadena. GONZALES-LURA —Antonio Gonzales, age 24. native of Mexico, and Carlota Lura, age 22, native of Mexico; both residents of Los Angeles. BARZEN-BAUCLAY —Francis A. Barzen, age 42, native of Ohio, and Gertrude Bar clay, age 28, native of Canada; both resi dents of Los Angeles. ATKINSON-STEWART— B. Atkinson, age 3S, native of Texas, resident of Oro ville, and Helena Stewart, age 35, native of New York, resident of Los Angeles. SCHILLINGER-PURDY—Frederick C. Schil- Ilr.Ker, age 24, native of New York, and resi denl of Los Angeles, and Bessie R. Purdy, age 23, native of Pennsylvania and resident nf Tulare. DAVIES-CAMPBELL—WInford E. Davles, age 30. native of Wisconsin, and Nellie M. Camp bell, age 19, native of Illinois; residents of Los Angeles. HASSEY-BUELL—Charles E. Hassey, age 24, native of Pennsylvania, and Ada C. ' Buell. age 25, native of Illinois; residents of Los Angeles. HORTON-FINLAY—FeIix F. Horton, age 31, native of Missouri and resident of Riverside, and Emily Flnlay, age 34, native of England and resident of Colton. BAKER-FAUGHT—William H. Baker, age 27, native of Missouri, and Irene J. Faught, age 20, native ot California; residents of Los Angeles. M.U'ONAUGHY-HEAP— George Maconaughy, age 27, native of Pennsylvania, and resident of Needles, and Carrie B. Heap, age 18, na tive of California and resident of San Diego. GRANT-INLACH—James G. Grant, age 27, na tive of Scotland, and Jessie F. Inlach, age 23, native of Canada; residents of Los Angeles. GATES-McMILLAND— B. Gates, age 22, native of California, and Mary M. Me- Mllland, age 21, native of California; resi dents ot Alhambra. WEINBERGER-MULLER— Weinberger, age 22, native of New York, and Elsie Mul ler, age 21, native of California; residents of Los Angeles. ROBINSON-COUCH—George H. L. Robinson, age 30, native of Canada, and Mayme L. Couch, age 22, native of Wyoming; residents of Santa Monica. BIRTHS Ginr.s MOUNO— Manuel and Fanny Mouno, In dian Crafts, Eastlake. HERMANN — Alfred M. and Anna Julia Hermann, 2H91 East Fourth street. WILLIAMS —To George W. and Georgie Wil liams, 1111 Mateo street. DEATHS COLLIER—Maria Collier, 55 years, native of Maryland, 732 Decatur street; cerebral hemorrhage. GERSTENHANERAIvIn Gerstenhaner, 41 years, native of Illinois, 221 North Sichel street; cerebral embolls. ROGERS—James T. Rogers, 00 years, native of Missouri, 915 South Flower street; cerebral hemorrhage. MORGAN — Morgan, 83 years, native of Pennsylvania, Hotel Johnson; heart disease. WILLIAMS —Ida F. Williams, 45 years, na tive of Maine, 840 Sunset boulevard; urae mlc poisoning. ■ FUNERAL NOTICES The funeral committee of the Fraternal Brotherhood are requested to attend the funeral of Sister Ida F. William* of Royal California lodge No. 448 Friday at 10 a. m. at Sutch's, 845 South Flower. Interment, Rosedale. O. W. BAILEY, Pres. ' S. L. BASFORD, Sec. — '.' 12-17-2 Members of. the funeral committee of the Fraternal Brotherhood are especially re quested to attend the funeral of Brother S. R. Kellam, secretary of Hermosa lodge No. 32, also past president of the funeral com mittee, at Sampson Dexter's, 1132 South Flower, at 1 p. m. Friday. Interment Evergreen. '; iSr . a. W. BAILEY, Pres. S. L. BASFORD, Seo. 12-17-2 ELSEY—-At Brawley, December 16, Mrs. Elizabeth Elsey, aged 72 years, ■ formerly from Missouri. Funeral from parlors of the Connell company Saturday, December 19 at 2 p. m. Interment Rosedalo ceme tery. 12-18-2 BAXTER — this city, December 16, 1908, Amelia 8. Baxter, aged 78 years. Funeral sep^lces, private, will be' held today at the chapel of Pierce Bros. & Co., 810 South Flower street, at 11 a. m. 12-18-1 '-■'-'::'- - ~°*!?7}?l!L^^s^L KC^A^rmATO: O^M^RTrrMtNNBXpbLIB ' dentist, 3UB o. T. Johnson bldg.. Fourth and Broadway. ' ' sheYrtß-iitjaJfraraf * ' *"♦■« Are You Entirely < z Satisfied? Meat' peesle want 80MET1HNQ •* hare SOMS3THINO they dent «ut You can't tret the measlea throne* The Herald wamt columaa, bat 70a can set ALMOST ASfYTHIITO nKSIRABI.H. It la wonderful what a wide Held they' eoTer. Try oae la tomorr*w*a ■■■ue aad ha coaTlnced. THE WEATHER LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17, 190S. Time. | Bar. |Ther|Hvm|W!nd. 5 a.m. | 80.11 1 38 | 67 | NW I 6 | Clear 5 p.m. | 30.22 | 52. | 53 I Sff | 6 | Clear Max!mum temperature (7. Minimum temperature 39. —^—^—• • Weather Condition* SAN ItIANCrBCO, Dec. 17.— preiiura is unusually, high over the Pacific slope. Conditions are favorable for heavy frosts Friday morning at nearly all points in Cali fornia. Orango growers should smudge. Forecast T.ns Angeles and vicinity—Fair Friday; heavy frosts In tho morning. Orange grow ers should smudge; light northeast wind. '• San Francisco and vicinity, .Santa Clara valley, Sacramento valley, San Joaquln val ley—Fair Friday; killing frosts in the morn ing; light north winds. ' • WANTED Help—Male THE HERALD TENDERS THE FREE USB of Its "Situation Wanted" columns for an Indefinite period to any one seeking employ ment. i- Each ad will be run one time, but may be renewed as often as desired by bring ing It to the counter of The Herald office »ach day. This privilege Is restricted to those seeking employment and will not b« granted to employment agencies and other) making a business of seeking to supply help. I MADE $50,000 IN FIVE YEARS IN THH mail order business, and began with only a few dollar*. There are unusual opportunities for ir.aklng money today and It Is not diffi cult to begin. If you have even small capital and want to start a mail order business of your own send for my tree booklet. It tell* how to make money. Address publisher. THE MAIL ORDER WORLD, box 1022, Lockpot. N- Y- 5-1-x WANTED—MEN TO LQARN THE BARBER trade In all Its branches; expert Instruction: ?!??r <'J.*, wh8 learn'ne: Positions furnished. MOLER COLLEGE. 113-115 E. Second street. ; . 11-21-m WANTED—MEN TO HAVE THEIR SUITS cleaned and pressed for $1; sponged and pressed for 50c. 114 S. BDWAY. 12-13-6 WANTED-BOYS TO DELIVER PAPERS'. Call circulation department of HERALD. ' 10-U-tf * hi* u ?n? HATS CLEANED ANU blocked like new by experts. 114 8. Bdway . 10-31-tf Help—Female WANTED— TEACHERS FOR. CITY AND eonntry schools, California, Arizona, Ne vada; mid-year vacancies, even If not cer tificated call anil see us. BOYNTON TEACHERS' AGENCY, 526 Stlmson block. ' 12*7-14t GIRL OVER 14, TO ASSIST IN COOKING in country home, $3 week to be Increased as she becomes more proficient; a good home for a good lrl. Apply 2717 W. STH. Home 51330. 12-18-2 WANTED —FOUR LADIES. FLORENTINE Halrdresslng college, the big Broadway beauty school. Entrance 227 Mercantile place. An opportunity for hustlers, phone F7287. - -. ■■; 12-17-15t WANTED—I ADIES TO HAVE THEIR SUIT-I cleaned and pressed, $1.25; sklrtß cleaned Hnd pressed for 75c. 114 S. BDWAY. 12-13-8 Situations— Male CONTRACTORS' FOREMAN; 42 YEARS OF age, married: has had ten years' experi ence in the east road building, sewer work, foundations, concrete, etc.; has good rec ommendations; would be pleased to hear from contractors who can use a man that can make good. Address BOX 1168, Her ald. U-18-1 SITUATION WANTED— PREFER OUTSIDE work, driver for any kind of business; am capable and willing to do any kind of work; was a traveling salesman for IS years until 4 years ago, when I came to Los Angeles; can furnish best city or other references; am 39 years of age. BOX 1161, Herald. 12-IS-1 WANTED—CHAUFFEUR, GASOLINE EX pert and automobile driver desires position as chauffeur, preferably in private family; a, man of good character who neither drinks or uses tobacco. Phone A8923. .' 12-IS-1 WORK BY THE HOUR, DAY OR WEEK by an experienced young man; also handy ' with tools; can do general repairing, paint- Ing, window washing, cleaning, etc. Ad dress BOX 1163, Herald. 12-18-1 —POSITION AS ENGINEER, , either stalonary or hoisting; have license ■ and willing to go anywhere. Address J. P. SHERBESMAN, 316 8. Broadway. Phone A6817. . 12-18-1 CONCRETE FOREMAN, BRIDGEWORK, building, sewer and culverts, read plan* and make forms, desires position. Ad dress BOX 1148, Herald. 12-18-1 WANTED —WORK REPAIRING OR PACK ing furniture. W. H. GRIBBLE, 1156 E. Vernon ave. Phone South 4835. Mention The Herald. -/ -...,■ , 12-18-1 WANTED —CLERICAL OR RELIABLE PO «ltlon of any kind by a young man of 20; references. Phone BROADWAY 3619. 12-18-1 A METAL POLISHER AND ' BUFFER would like a Job at his trade, or will work at anything. BOX 1149, Herald. 12-18-1 DRIVER, WITH THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE of city, temperate habits, reliable. 722 Central ave. Phone F4030. a. D. WHITE. 12-18-1 WANTED— SITUATION Ais HOUSEMAN, porter or general work; experienced and references. Address T. McCABB. 12-18-1. SITUATION WANTED BY FIRST CLASS butcher, city or country- BOX 1165, Her ald. 12-18-1 Situations — Female YOUNG LADY WOULD LIKE POSITION in office; splendid on the typewriter, with good handwriting; best of references, ex perience; llve's In the city. Address BOX 1909, Herald. 12-18-1 WANTED, SITUATION—YOUNG WOMAN ' wishe* position In office; *ome knowledge of typewriting;' and stenography; would start with small wages. BOX 1172, Her ald. ■ " . 12-18-1 LADY OF MIDDLE AOE, EXPERIENCED and eood worker, wishes to take charge of rooming house or do chamber work. Ploasa call 816*4 W. 2ND ST. Phone A7066. 12-13-6 LADY BOOKKEEPER AND CASHIER DE slres position; had seven years' experience; can furnish reference*. ■ Address BOX 1167, Herald. , ■ 12-18-1 NURSE WISHES INVALID, BICKNBS3 any kind. 1453 E. 45TH ST. 12-11-1 To Purchase —Furniture ' I WANT TO BUY SOME OLD MACHINERY; also a small platen printing pres* and type; ' ' must be cneap for cash. Addre** JOHN GROSSEL. box 1242. Herald. 12-16-4 - To Purchase — Real Estate \ UP TO< $8000 TO INVEST IN REAL, ES ' tate or good securities; no agent*. BOX 1163, Herald. . 11-17-1