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NOW FOR LONG BEACH AND A DAY OF JOY AT THE BEAUTIFUL SEASHORE CITY
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J. U. Sammis Is Elected Grand Exalted Ruler by 63 Majority
30,000 SEE
SIGHTS AT
THE BEACH
Songs, Cheers, Lunch and
Other Things There
ALL SECTIONS MEET ON SANDS
OF THE PACIFIC
PAGODA DOES RUSH BUSINESS
AT NOON HOUR
Seven Thousand Packages Given
Away and Fifteen Barrels of Punch
Absorbed in Course of the
Festivities
With song, cheer, and rallying cry,
thirty thousand Hello Kills poured Into
Ooean Park and Venice yesterday, and
from early morning until late at night
the cars were packed with representa
tives of tho Elk clan who greeted each
other with noisy vociferation and cries
of recognition and greeting as they
made their way to the places of prom
ised entertainment. .- ;
From Seattle to Florida, the lodges
were represented and the "Hello, Bill"
of recognition popped continuously
throughout the car journeys as long
separated friends met again after
years of absence and renewed a dis
cupsion of the home folks.
Badges and. news were freely inter
changed when sunny south, cultured
"east, and progressive west met on tha
mutual pilgrimage of pleasure and re
lated the changes which passing years
bad wrought upon the old familiar
friends and places, and while the ■.om
iin folk discussed dress patterns and
the fortunate marriage of Maria, the
man folk told of Henry's raise in
salary or how Jimmy made his pile.
Grub Call Cheery
From noon on, the greater part of
the travelers dropped off at Ocean
Park, where members of Santa Monica
lodge. No. 90G, stopped them with a
cheery call for "Grub, Bill," and con
ducted them to the pagoda where box
lunches were given out. At the Santa
Monica pagoda, 8000 lunches' were
handed out during the day, and from
11 o'clock in the morning until 2 In
the afternoon the Ocean Park tent
near the Casino gave away 7000 pack
ages of food and served 15 barrels of
punch.
The rush was so great at Santa
Monica and Ocean park that not until
1 o'clock in the afternoon was any
lunch available for the hordes who
packed the tent at Venice and clam
ored for tie promised food. At the lat
ter place two thousand lunches were
brought into service up to 6 o'clock at
night, and many more were served at a
later hour. The refreshment served con
sisted of two sandwiches, some olives,
pickles, cake, and orange and claret,
punch. In spite of the peculiar com
bination, no doctors were called Into
service, and the denizens of tho ant
lered kingdom seemed to be sworn ene
mies of indigestion.
Pacific Wins Friends
About three thousand ' Elks and
friends or families took advantage of
the opportunity, to take a swim In the
ocean, and the entire shore from the
northern extremity of Santa Monica to
the southern limits of Venice was
dotted with enthusiastic plungers in
the surf.
The rope from the Ocean Park bath
louse was thick with visiting bathers
and from a distance they appeared as
a swarm of bees swarming on a
clothesline. The plunge of the Ocean
Park bath house wan filled so full of
swimmers that , the water was raised
several feet above its normal level and
the gallery seats were filled by spec
tators who watched "papa" or "broth
er Bill" cavorting in the aqueous arena
of amusement. Many of the woman
folk ventured into the sea and many
amusing incidents occurred to com
memorate the day.
Big waves tipped over unsuspecting
maidens and sprawled them in the
sand, the ebb tide took little future
Elks farther from the shore than pleas
ure permitted, and many a bold male
was subjected to a taste of salt water
which he little expected. One stout gen
tleman from a Texas lodge attempted
to show his five-year-old son the
pleasures of ocean bathing, and when
he ventured from shore with the boy
in his arms, a gigantic wave toppled
him over and hurled, him upon the
child, who set up a. howl of dismay and
could not be persuaded that his father
had not attempted to drown him.
Fault Blamed to Wife
One woman accompanied' her hus
band into the surf, and when they
Joined hands to battle with the surf
she suddenly set up a Homeric roar
and was nearly strangled by the salty
rush of water. Her husband, who was
a diminutive man, made matters worse
by proclaiming that his wife would
surely get drowned, as she was unable
to keep her mouth shut,, even under
water. • - .
Many of the swimmers appeared
sadly changed when in bathing cos
tume, but after all they proved to be
of physically better build than the
average crowd of bather* seen at the
seaside, and many of the muscular de
velopments observed . were a • revela
tion of strength and proportion. *
Strange to say, the Texas, Arizona,
Nevada and other western represen
tatives i were conspicuous for their
tailored perfections and sartorial dis
plays as well as their physiques, and
many a man from Tombstone, Ariz.,
or Death valley, Nev., could have made
Barry Wall green with envy.
More than 2000 or the visitors visited
the Ship hotel at Venice and several
who had experienced ocean voyages ex
pressed delight that for once they were
able to be aboard a boat without being
purveyors ,of nourishment for the
fishes. : -
Skipper Worde E. „ McFadden. an-
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LOS ANGELES HERALD
WARNING SOUNDED TO
GRAND LODGE MEMBERS
Fill Exalted Ruler E. V. Scott of
Purls (Texan) lodge No. 716, gave out a
warning nliilriiirnl to unknown mem
bers of the grand lodge of Klka after
the election of Banunls a* grand ex
alted ruler nan mnde known last night.
He Midi ,
"By a majority of 63 J. I. Mmnniiß
wins the chief office of grand exalted
ruler of the B. P. U. K. The contest
mm a heatrd one from start to tlnuh,
and many thought that Herrmann mlglit
he chosen for till* Important position,
even to the moment of declaring the re
miH. Till-, victory wan a dlntlngulablng
one In that ninny of the present grand
officers were opposed to his election. It
was the great heart of the great body
that went out for him. No wealth, no
blandishments, nor anythlnv hut merit
could count, and Samnils won.
"It may be here stated, by way of
parenthesis, that this election means
that some of the other grand lodge
officer* may look carefully for their
scalps. The revolution, or evolution, If
you please, has begun. This grand man
I- the choice of this great body, and
everyone, even his opponents, believe
him most worthy of the honor confer
red."
MAN KILLED BY
ELECTRIC CARS
Man Believed to Be John W. Brojwn
of Indianapolis Struck by Long
Beach Car and Skull
Is Crushed
John W. Brown, believed to be from
Indianapolis, Ind., was struck and in
stantly killed by Pacific Electric car
No. 309 at Long Beach avenue and
Vernon avenue at 11:45 o'clock last
night. It la supposed he was standing
on the track and did not observe the
three-car train approaching. Death
must have been instantaneous, as tils
skull wns terribly mangled and crushed,
>Ie carried cards in his pockets of
membership in the Red Men, Masons
and the Independent Haymakers' asso
ciation of Indianapolis. The body was
taken to Pierce Brothers' undertaking
pallors. Tho coroner will hold an In
quest today.
THE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST
For Los Angeles and vicinity: Fair
Wednesday, overcast in the morning;
light north wind, changing to south.
Maximum temperature yesterday, 73
degrees; minimum, 59 degrees.
LOCAL
J. U. Bammta of lowa elected grand exalted
ruler of Elks.
Detroit selected for 1910 convention of the
Elks.
Thirty thousand visitors entertained at
Crescent Bay cities.
San Pedro consolidation election called for
August 12.
Woman granted divorce from man who
squandered money at race tracks.
Will of king of redllght district leaves bulk
of huge estate to former nurse.
Chamber of commerce plans great time for
Los Angeles visitors during California day at
Seattle fair.
Man who secured Jewelry from women on
promises to marry Is fined heavily.
City librarian reports library has Just ex
perienced banner year of Its existence.
More than 200 boys registered at Y. M. C. A.
vacation school.
Council approves first step toward develop
ment of municipal electric power.
Long Beach will entertain today visitors to
Elks' reunion. '
Council increases limit on number of sa
loons to conciliate San Pedro and Wilmington.
Attonrey for aqueduct employes declares
meat served In mess Is full of maggots.
San Bernardino coroner unable to find body
of man reported tun by train crew.
i COAST
Bishop Bell of Los Angeles tells. Tosemlto
Chautauqua gathering that If Taft disappoints
in tariff It may be necessary to recall Roose
velt to White House.
Bigamist of many aliases sentenced to San
Quenlln admits he has married ten women.
Unitarian church at Seattle convention
adopts plank committing it to woman' suf
frage.
Automobile and corpse plunge Into canyon
near Bakersneld while two live occupants Jump
and escape injury.
Alameda. defeats Mongolia . steamship In six
day race from Honolulu to San Francisco.
Congressman Cushman is laid to tinal rest
at Tacomu, Wash.
Roosevelt's ideas which are faithful to con
servation said to be followed by Taft in
speech made by Ballinger at Seattle.
If President Taft disappoints In tariff meas
ure. Bishop Bell says Roosevelt wll lbe needed.
Auto containing .corpse goes Into canyon
and coroner and undertaker escape Injury.
EASTERN
Nine ■Illlon dollars refunded to New York
gas consumers, who were overcharged.
Two white women arrested by New York
police are suspected of knowing something of
murder of Chinese laundryman.
W. J. Bryan writes letter to Taft urging
him to present subject of popular election of
United States senators to congress
Dr. Osier reaches age he says man should
die, hut the physician does not seem disposed
to take his own medicine.
Father at Watseka. 111., sends young daugh
ter to academy so she will not witness domes
tic tangle.
President Taft Is playing bachelor at White
House and passes his evenings In automobile
rides.
Tariff bill Is In hands of conference commit
tee and nearly every Important measure In
accepted. .~. ■, ■ '■'' >:£■*."
Miners in convention at Denver protest
aealnst seating of delegate said to be strike
breaker. "
Kvelyn Thaw testifies at trial of husband at
White Plains, N. V., and her testimony Is
favorable to slayer of White.
I'OKKIGN
Transfer of Korean Judicial autonomy to
Japan will cause abolishment of war office.
. Suffragettes of London | sent to prison refuse
t) abide by rules of Jail and make life miser
able for Jailers. ,
• Prince Yon Buelow recommends his vice
chancellor as successor to chancellorship of
rmany.
Constitutionalists practically control Persia
and are In possession of bigger part tof I
Teheran. I
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J. U. SAMMIS OF LE MARS, IOWA, ELECTED GRAND EXALTED RULER OF ELKS
JAMES U. SAMMIS, who Is now the grand exalted ruler of the B. P. O. E..
is 45 years old, was born in Polo, Ogle county, Illinois, and when 7
years old moved with his parents to Le Mars, la.
There he began the practice of law upon reaching his majority, after
having studied in a local law office, and he practiced law until IMO7, when he
moved to Sioux City and .became trial lawyer and member of the firm of
Shull, Farnsworth & Sammis. Some of the services rendered and positions
held by J. U. Sammis are as follows:
Member of committee on laws, 1901-2, 1902-3, 1903-4, 1904-3. Chairman
of committee on laws, 1905-6, 1906-7. Chairman committee on Judiciary,
1907-8, 1908-9. (These committees have all been national in jurisdiction,
construe and interpret all the laws of the order, are of the highest impor
tance, require constant labor and sacrifice and carry no financial rewards.)
Attended and served at nine grand lodge sessions, days of strenuous
labor for his committees.
Delivered Memorial day addressos for Sioux City, la., Sioux Falls, S. T>.',
LeMars, la., Cincinnati, 0., Indianapolis, Ind., Jersey City, N. J., Haeken
sack, N. J., Jamestown, N. V., Cedar Rapids, la., Omaha. Neb., Boston,
Mass., Lynn, Mass., and Kearny, N. J., lodges, within a period of thirteen
years.
Delivered innumerable toasts and addresses at Elk banquets, dedica
tion of Klks' homes and like occasions.
SAYS RELATIONS
ARE HARMONIOUS
AMBASSADOR O'BRIEN IS OP
TIMISTIC
Declares He Can See Nothing Which
Should Change Friendly Attitude
Between Orientals and the
United States
SAN FRANCISCO. July 13.— re
lations between ■ Japan and the United
States were never on a more friendly
footing than they are today, according
to Thomas J. O'Brien, American am
bassador to Japan, who arrived from
the Orient today on a month's vacation
from his post. ' < : •
"I cannot say that I can see any
likelihood of the relations ■ becoming
strained," said Ambassador O'Brien.
"I see nothing In the present. or imme
diate future which-could bring about a
change In the friendly attitude of each
country toward the other. \ ■ y-« ■
. "Virtually all treaties > with Japan
expire in 1911, but there Is some ques
tion whether those with this country
terminates until 1912. They have not
been talked of except in a private way
by the Japanese foreign office Officials.
At present the treaties are of a pure
ly political; nature, but the Japanese
would like to see several commercial
clauses Inserted when they are re
newed.
"This, however, has not been dis
cussed except, as I say,, in a private
way by the Japanese."
Ambassador O'Brien will start for
Washington tomorrow, attd after a
short stay at the capital will continue
to Brussels, Belgium, where he will
join his wife and daughter.
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Habeas Corpus Denied
SAN FRANCISCO, July 13.—The writ
of habeas corpus applied for by Frank
O'Bhea, charged with betting on a.
coursing match, was denied by Judge
Van Nostrand today. The case will be
taken to the appellate court.
AUGUST 12 IS
SAN PEDRO DAY
TRUSTEES OF HARBOR TOWN
FIX ELECTION DATE
Public Opinion So Strong That Moves
of Corporations Have Been Turned
Into Assets for Consolida
tion Movement
San Pedro's board of trustees yester
day called the consolidation election in
that city for August 12, and went on
official record as declining to consider
any franchises until after the election.
This action comes as a great victory
for the consolidation committees, and
assures a cessation of the worry over
possible interception of any part of a
free harbor thr6ugh the action of the
present city government.
Events at San Pedro yesterday indi
cate that all open organized opposition
to consolidation is withdrawn in that
city. When the Banning franchises
first came up there were stroug indi
cations that a part of the harbor would
be thrown into litigation, but the ac
.tion of the consolidation committees
was ho declaiv* and public indignation
so strongly expressed that the moves
of the corporations were turned to ac
count to make votes for the consolida
tion movement.
The workers for a free harbor in all
three cities were congratulating each
other last night on the outlook.
"The situation is immense," said
George H. Stewart, resident member of
the Los Angeles harbor commission,
and every other man who has been ac
tive in favor of consolidation expressed
himself as greatly pleased with the
status of the harbor movement.
Watchers Still Busy
In spite of the confident feeling that
the consolidation election! will now
come up without definite opposition,
I lure will I>p no slacking up by the con
solidation committees. They will make
Just as active a campaign and will
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FRED C. ROBINSON,
Re-elected Grand Secretary
IF TAFT DISAPPOINTS
MAY NEED ROOSEVELT
Says Times Demand Fearless Man for
President, and Revolution May
Come as Result of Wealth
Accumulation
YOSEMITE. Cal., July 13.—Bishop
William M. Bell of Los Angeles, In an
address before the Yosemlte valley
Chautauqua last night, declared that
"if William Howard Taft fails to make
a good tariff, it may be necessary to
recall to the White House our dearly
beloved Theodore."
Bishop Bell said further that the
times demanded a strong, fearless man
for president, and also a clean, fearless
press. He declared that the clergy had
been too indifferent to politics in the
past. Wealth, he said, was centered
in a few individuals' hands and the
time was coming for a division, "even
if a revolution is necessary."
He condemmed the business condi
tions that made poslble the recent, mur
der (if r.iiss Caroline Brasch, book
keeper for Gray liron. San Francisco,
by John Cunningham, an employe of the
company, who had difficulty in cashing
a time check and shot the Innocent
representative of his employers.
Oi.ll«»|jjj \J\JL 1 lirO . ON TRAINS, 5 CENTS
IOWA MAN SWEEPS
FIELD AFTER DAY OF
HARD-FOUGHT BATTLE
Western Vote Almost Unanimous Against
the Cincinnati Man
HERRMANN CROWD MEETS SURPRISE
Odds All in Favor of "Garry" Until Last Minute
Newly Chosen Chieftain Makes Speech Before
Big Crowd at Hotel Alexandria — Kansas
Given Special Thanks for Result.
Warning Note Is Sounded to
Members of the Grand Lodge
BY a vote of 592 to 529 J. U. Sammis of Le Mars, la., was
elected grand exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective
Onjer of Elks over "Garry" Herrmann of Cincinnati. The
other grand lodge officers elected were:
Esteemed lecturing knight—J. D. Jones of Scranton, Pa.
Tiler—P. H. Shield of Clarksburg, W. Va.
Inner Guard—A. M. Taylor of St. Augustine, Fla
Secretary—Fred C. Robinson of Dubuque, la.
Treasurer—Edwin Leach of New York city.
Grand trustee—Perry A. Clay of Denver, Colo.
Esteemed leading knight— Warren G. Sayer of Wabash, Ind.
BY a majority of sixty-three votes in a total of 1100 James. U.
Sammis of Le Mars, la., last night obtained the most coveted
honor in Elkdom when, after one of the most spectacular con
tests ever recorded in the grand lodge convention, he was elected
grand exalted ruler and defeated his nearest opponent, August
(Garry) Herrmann of Cincinnati, 0,, by means of the strong western
vote polled from the states of Texas, Arkansas, Arizona, Washing
ton, Oregon, California, Nevada and Kansas.
To all but the immediate backers of Sammis, the election came
as a tremendous surprise. The Herrmann backers were confident
up lo the last few minutes before election and freely offered heavy
odds in favor of their candidate, and the Ohio men who suppc
the National league magnate gave their man what is acknowlei
to be the strongest support received by a defeated candidate in
race for grand exalted ruler.
DETROIT WINS CONVENTION
St. Louis was withdrawn as a contender for the conventic i
1910 and it was voted unanimously to hold the next meeting in De
troit, Mich.
In the contest for esteemed loyal knight F. E. Lee of Yuma,
Aris., received 288 votes, D. A. Preston 225 votes, B. J. Healy 158
votes and J. H. Kelly 272 votes. In this contest another ballot is
necessary.
In the case of grand secretary, grand treasurer, grand esteemed
leading knight and grand trustee there were no contests.
When the final announcement of election came, a seething,
struggling crowd packed themselves into the Alexandria hotel, and,
from precarious positions on the mezzanine balcony and a stifling
jam on the main floor, cheered and howled for a speech from the
winner.
MAKES SPEECH OF THANKS
Talking against the deafening blare of triumphant music and
over-enthusiastic backers, the winner made a brief speech of thanks
and acknowledgement.
"While a speech at this time was not prepared, as its necessity
was unexpected, I take this opportunity to extend thanks to the
many friends who worked for me untiringly in what appeared a
hopeless fight. To the lowans, who make their home on this coast,
I am indebted especially, as their work in my behalf was greatly in
strumental in procuring for me the office which I shall try to fill
with dignity and credit to the great body which I represent and
whom I shall serve to my utmost ability throughout my term of
office.
"To the states of Texas, Arizona, California, Oregon, Nevada
and Washington I also am greatly indebted, and to the representa
tives of these states I extend my especial thanks."
KANSAS GIVEN THANKS
Here a big crowd on the main floor set up a shout: "What is
the matter with Kansas?"
"I had saved a mention of Kansas for later on, said the speak
er, after the cheering was over, "because Kansas above all others is
responsible for my election. It was A. C. Mallory of Hutchinson,
Kan., who made the brilliant nominating speech which led up to to
nights victory.
"To all of those who worked for me I extend my hearty thanks,
and to my brothers in honorable opposition I extend the right hand
of good will and regret that we cannot both win at the same time."
Here the vociferous cheering drowned the speaker's voice, anil,
with tears in his eyes, he was carried away from his position on the
balcony and escorted to the Sammis headquarters on the fourth
floor, where he spent several hours in acknowledging congrat
ulations.
NO KICK FROM HERRMANN
"Garry" Herrmann said last night, speaking of the result:
■The contest is over and, with me. it is a sealed book. 1 intend
to extend my congratulations when the result is announced offi
cially. Like all other Elks, we came here to make a good showing
on Thursday and will carry out the full program as originally
planned."
The election of officers of the grand
lodge was taken up yesterday morning
at 10 o'clock, Immediately after the
opening of the grand lodge session and
the hearing of the reports of the grand
lodge officers, which amounts only to a
mere formality. The grand lodge, af
ter balloting on the officers, adjourned
until 10 o'clock today.
It was 9 o'clock last night before the
result of the elections could be an
nounced dcttnitely. Interest hinged upon
the result of the contest between Herr
mann and Samrnis. and the result was
none the less a surprise to the laity
CENTS
than to the Herrmann forces, who were
confident of success to the very last.
Reward Insisted On
The slogan of the Sammis faction
was "Reward for service." Mr. Ram
mis for eight years has been. the head
of the Judiciary committee. There
never has been a time that he has not
been in evidence at grand lodge meet-
Ings since ho became a member, and
each grand exalted ruler appointed him
as chairman of this important com
mittee.
At Herrmann headquarters last night
there was evident a feeling of deprea-
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