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FEDERAL COMMISSION TO BE ENTERTAINED Emissaries Sent by Roosevelt to Study Farmers' Domes, Problems Will Meet in Chamber of Commerce A meeting that means much to ranchers and those engaged In agricultural pursuits will be held tonight at the assembly hall, chambei of commerce The federal commission on country life, sent out from Washington by President Roosevelt to study country manners and customs and find a solution for the dissatisfaction prevalent In the families of farmers and ranchers in various parts of the United States, will meet with about (ifty representative agriculturists and economists iroin Southern California. The commission consists of Prof. L. II Bailey of tile New York Collpge of Agriculture, Kenyon L. Butterfleld, president of tin Massachusetts Agricultural college; Henry Wallace of Moines, Glfford Pinchot, chief Mrester: Walter 11.

T'afr. editor of the World's "Work: Charles 8. of Union City, and W. A. Beard of Sacramento.

The members will arrive In Angeles this afternoon. They Will be met at the railroad station by officers of the rhamber of commerce probably will be taken about the rily in automobiles. Possibly some public function will be arranged for Thursday. Secretary Frank Wiggins of the chamber of commerce has sent out Invitations to all commercial bodies in Southern California to send delegates, and a large attendance is expected. AT THE HOTELS Mrs.

C. C. Park, wife of a prominent physician of Montecito, is a guest at the Van Nuys. H. Simmons, a well known railroad official of El Paso, is a guest at the Van Nuys.

George O. Benckman. a shop manufacturer of St. Louis, is registered at tlio Hollenbeck. Mrs.

M. E. Palmer. Miss Ruby M. Palmer and Miss Elliott form a party that have apartments at the Alexandria.

J. A. Weiman. wholesale merchant of Albuquerque, is a guest at the Lankerehlm. He is accompanied by his wife.

Tl. A. Smith, a well known silk Importer of New York city, is staying at the Alexandria. He is accompanied by his wife. Major Oeorge H.

Ponrose of the United states army, stationed at Vancouver barracks, is staying at the Angelus. Jake Holtinan, who will officiate as starter at tin- Santa Anita track, arrived in Lus Angeles yesterday and Is registered at the Angelus. Mrs. J. V.

Beach, wife of a prominent attorney of Portland, is staying at the Alexandria. She is accompanied by her son, Vernel D. C. Beach. R.

D. Underwood and wife of Laky City. are registered at the Lankershim. Mr. Underwood is an official of a railroad having a terminus at Lake City.

Dr, L. de Reynier of Switzerland, accompanied by his wife, has apartments at the Alexandria. They will visit points of interest in Southern California before returning to their home. William H. Kritzcr, a prominent horseman of New York city, arrived in Los Angeles yesterday with a string of horses which he will race at Santa Anita.

He is registered at the Ilollcubeck. Southern California members of Psl Ipsilon. a leading college fraternity, joined in a banquet at the Alexandria last night to celebrate the seventyfifth anniversary of the founding: of the fraternity. Dr. W.

F. Fundenberg of accompanied by his wife, has apartments at the Alexandria. Fundenberg recently bought i orange ranch at Riverside and will make that city his future home. An auto party composed of A. W.

Jackson, Miss Jackson and Miss J. C. Fritch of San Francisco arrived In Los Angeles yesterday from Coronado and are guests at the Alexandria. They are en route to the northern city. It.

M. Teague and wife of San Dimas aro registered at the Lankcr.shim. Mr. Trague. is a well known citrus tree grower.

He Is said to be one of the largest exporters of citrus trees in th-3 country, his exportations being to all parts of world. Col. John I. Martin of St. Louis is staying at the Angelus.

Col. Martin is well known throughout the United States as the veteran whose familiar figure Is as necessary at Democratic national conventions as the delegates themselves. Credit Men Meet The Lou Angeles Credit Men's association met last night at cafe and nearly a hundred members of the organization were present to discuss numerous problems which confront them in their dally work. W. C.

Kennedy, secretary of the Baker iron works, was the chief speaker. He took as his subject "The Principle of Obtaining Security." Director of Steel Trust Resigns NEW YORK, Nov. resignation of James Gayley as vice president and director of the United States Steel corporation wan accepted by the board of- director! today. Alfred Clifford of St. l.otiis was elected a director to succeed Mr.

Mr. place as vice president was not filled today. LOS ANGELES HERALD: WEDNESDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 25, 1908. CAPTAIN FRIES TALKS HARBOR ADDRESSES CROWDED HOUSE AT SAN PEDRO EMPHASIZES IMPORTANCE OF LOCAL CONTROL Luminous Comparisons of Wharfage and Freight Charges Laid Before Audience and Belt Line Recommended to The Herald.l BAN PEDRO, Nov. an audience of nearly 500 citizens that filled the Auditorium on Fifth street this evening-.

Capt. Amos A. Fries of the corps of engineers, V. S. delivered an address on "The Future of Our Harbor." The meeting was under the auspices of the Woman's club of San Pedro and the local chamber of commerce.

Capt, Fries was introduced by Mrs. Robert G. DuPuy, president of the Woman's club, and Immediately took up the discussion of the needs for the future harbor developments, prefacing his address by giving A short history of the harbor and the' building of the great government breakwater which now nearing completion. The disadvantage of state harbor as compared to local control was fully explained by the speaker. "The day when a state harbor board would have been good for San Pedro harbor has lon' since passed," said Fries.

After showing the enromous sums that have been spent in milking England's harbors the great commercial ports that they are today the captain made a comparison of the ports to Francisco and San Pedro as regards wharfage charges, The charges here were enumerated as being 50 cents per ton on lumber, per ton on coal and iron and $1.25 per ton on other merchandise, while the charges at San Francisco are cents per ton. The enormous revenue received by the twenty-live miles of road from San Pedro to Lob Angeles was shown, the rates being from $1.20 to $3 per ton. "The two great things that keep shipping away from this port," continued the speaker, "are, first, the large wharfage charges, and, second, the local freight from hero to Los Angeles, which is from fifteen to twenty times the average freight rate in the United States. "In other ports the charges made were fixed high enough only to operate and maintain the wharves, while hero how vastly different is. the rule!" Attention was called to the report of the engineers on the harbor of San Francisco, which report cost the commercial bodies of the metropolis $10,000.

The speaker used this report to make his comparisons and then proved the figures used. Urges Municipal Control "The question of control is the only question to bo considered by the peoplo of San Pedro now, except the question of money to carry on the Improvements." the captain. "I would not advocate municipal control if there was any chance of competition, but private competition is out of the question now at San Pedro. "Consolidation with Los Angeles Is the first necessary step. (Applause) Why? Because the majority rule is the spirit of the Republican form of government.

'Money makes the mare The assessed valuation of the city of Los Angeles is $255,000,000 outside the city and in the county $152,000,000 and in San Pedro city only $7,000,000. A City that could bond itself for $25,000,000 for water from Owens river could and would bond itself for harbor improvements. There is now a leeway of $10,000,000 for bonding purposes in the city of Los Angeles, which Is more than the total assessment roll of the city of San Pedro." "And they can be trusted to do the right thing by the city of San Pedro," emphatically declared the speaker." (Applause.) Reference wns made to the tide land suits now in the courts which will, if won by the city of Los Angeles, give to the people the storage land that is needed to make this harbor effective. A few worrts of praise were earnestly bestowed by rapt. Fries on his assistants, who have given their untiring efforts to making this harbor what it should be.

Assistant Engineer Hughes, Capt. Crawford and H. H. Burton being the local government men. "These men," said the captain, "will be here when I am transferred to another Held, ami they will assist you in your efforts." A belt line of railroad was urged by the speaker as being necessary In the harbor development.

Referring again to the tide land suits. the captain thai as lons term franchises would be asked of the people by the corporations short term franchise's only should be granted, and that an option to buy the franchise: be reserved by the municipality, A map showing Hie harbor ami the land owned by the railroads and others and the hh'rhor lines as established by the government was used by the speaker duriUK liis address. In conclusion he pointed out thai here the government had expended three-fourths of the money paid out for Improvements, and it was therefore i natural that the government should be interested'ln knowing what use would be made of the harbor. "The government is the people." concluded I'apt. Fries, "and the people should control the harbor." President A.

P. Ferl of the chamber of commerce thanked Capt. Fries on behalf of the audience and complimented the Woman's club on its good fortune in securing so able a speaker. NAME PATRONESSES POR CHRISTMAS (Continued from race One) thought I would Write to your headquarters to let you know where I live and what I would like to 1 would like a littlo express wagon and a horn. My little brother likes an auto and horn to blow on Christmas day.

My baby brother does not say what he wants, but you can remember him. Do stop on your tour. Mamma generally buys us things. but this year she says she cannot afford to. Your little boy, EDWARD.

T. Wlesendanger, who has built and is operating thirty-two apartment houses and who plays Santa Claus on Christmas eve for hundreds of his young tenants, said yesterday that he would do what he could to help along The Herald's dinner. Mr. Wiesendanger wrote an order permitting the chopping of a big pine, tree on one of his properties, a tivo suitable for a Christmas occasion. "By all means.

1 say, let the children have a good time," said he. are worthy of ii. Hverybody In town should help, even if they havo children of -their, own." Oi Society AFTER an absence of four months the east, Mr. and Mrs. Erasmus Wilson are again at home In their handsome Chester park residence.

Mrs. Wilson arrived last night, Mi. Wilson preceding her by several days. During their delightful sojourn in the east Mr. and Mrs.

Wilson divided their time between Chicago, Columbus, 0., and Louisville, and made extended visits with relatives and friends. One of the prettiest of the week's home weldings will be solemnized this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the homo of the bride's parents on South Griffin avenue, when the marriage office or the Episcopal church will be read for Miss Greta Watson and William J. Merrithew by Rev. Mr. Howe.

The young people are to be married in a bower of white chrysanthemums and plumosus. Miss Watson has chosen to be married in a sheath gown of ivory satin, embroidered with gold chrysanthemums, the skirt being laced with gold cord that terminates In tassels of gold. Her bouquet will be of bride roses. Her going- away gown is of navy blue broadcloth. Miss Ella Watson and Miss Dorothy Ruls, who are to attend the bride, will wear pale blue satin and carry pink Edwin Merrithew will stand with his brother, the bridegroom.

Among the guests who will witness the ceremony are Mrs. Merrlthow, mother of the groom: Mr. and Mrs. Elder, brother-in-law and sister of the groom: Mr. and Mrs.

Curl and daughters, Mr. Walker, Mr. Westlake, Mr. and Mrs. Sterling, Mr.

and Mrs. Reichard Mr and Mrs. Trautman, Mr. ana Mrs Sherlock, Mr. Thompson, Mr.

Lus- Attorney Clara Shortridge Foltz went north last night to spend Thanksgiving with relatives In Menlo Park. Announcement has been made in Philadelphia a few days ago of the engagement of Miss Florence Bryan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Bryan of Washington lane. Chelten Hills, and Harrison Gifford of Pasadena, Gal.

No date was announced for the wedding, which will be one of the notable society events of that section in the near future. Mr. and Mrs. H. 1..

Snow of Darwin avenue announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Vida. and T. Milton Perry, who is associated with the International Savings and Exchange bank of this city. Miss Snow, a graduate of the Los Angeles high school, has not yet chosen the data for her wedding. Miss Susan Carpenter! Miss Mildred Morris and Miss Mary M.

Lee sailed Sunday for Tahiti, intending to be absent five weeks. Mr. and Mrs. T. N.

Peyton of St. Andrew's place, who are at present In Spokane, are expected home about December 1. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Weston Powell of West Twenty-eighth street have issued invitations for the marraige of their daughter.

Miss Jennie Jewel Powell, and Roger Trowbridge Pelton of New York the wedding to take place at the home of the bride's parents December 9. Mr. Pelton is chief engineer of the Copper Cuee'n mines in Biabee, Ariz. A semi-social affair of yesterday was the opening of The Tattlers, a dainty little tea and lunch room conveniently situated on West Third street, in the location formerly occupied by the Y. W.

C. A. and In the heart of the shopping district. The establishment is presided over by Mrs. A L.

Clark and Mrs. M. D. Corson. and their many friends conspiring to make the occasion a success, the room was thronged from noon until after well known society people having made table reservation for themselves and guests.

Among those entertaining parties of friends wore Mesdames Nat Wilshire. Rob Rowan, F. Conroy, Harry Coburn Turner, Cosmo Morgan, 11. 13. Ainsworth C.

-C. Carpenter, Arthur Wells Jane B. William Burke, Jack Jevne, George Wilshire, Misses Mabel Kumlell. Clara Carpenter, Gertrude overtoil, Amy Brunswick Messrs. Alfred Dezondorf, Gregory Perkins.

Will Walters, Carl ton Burke Richard Dickinson, Monroe Salsbury, P. S. Rail). Miss Flora and Miss Pearl Oetchell of 400 West Thirty-third street entertained a number of their young friends with a Jolly house party Saturday and Sunday at the summer of their parent's at Manhattan Beach. evening ms spent playing whist, the ladies 1 prize being won by Miss Pearl Oetchell and the consols tion by Miss Ly'a The gen- I tleman's first prize fell to John Robin- son and the consolation to E.

Waldo Stein. Those comprising the house party were the Misses Lyla Hawkins, Hazel Platz, Merry Cooke, Mainye Hough tan; Messrs. Oscar Jones, Harry Poole, Eddie I.illii-, John Robinson, Nathan Goodman E. Waldo Stein, Cecil Platz. Mrs.

George QetcheU chaperoned the young- folks. The marriage of Miss Jeanne Bolstud, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Holstad of West Twenty-first street, and William A. Traversy will be solemnized tomorrow afternoon at 5 o'clock in St.

Vibiana's cathedral. A reception to relatives and intimate friends will follow at the family homo of the bride, and after December 15 Mr. Traversy and his bride will be at home at 148 West Forty-eighth street. Leonldas club will entertain with a Thanksgiving dance at Kramer's the evening of November 26. DOG PROBLEM DISCUSSED BY CONVENTION OF SEVEN Alleged Rivals of Humane Animal League Meet at Hollenbeck and Air Numerous Conflicting Theories A mysterious organization, declared by some to have been organized to combat the Humane Animal the society that has relieved the Vacher family of the trouble of Impounding its second meeting last Bight at the Hollenbeck hotel.

There were seven persons present, prominent among them being Alfred Trident, erstwhile sleuth, and now employed by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Suiue discussed the recent crusade on tin- dog catching system and "knocked" everybody connected with the municipal government. Then the conversation switched to the proper vehicle in which to convey the captured canines to the pound, one man contended that there should be a cage with separate compartments for each luckless dog, so that there might be no danger of one animal biting This subject hardly had started be- I fore some ono suggested It would be a good idea to have coihmisslon of three, similar to- the tire commission, whose duty it would be to inspect the pound, pick out the high-class dogs anil save them from death In case no one called for them. While! this matter was being discussed one member of the party declared thr duties of the police commission should include inspecting the dogs, and volunteered the suggestion that It would be an excellent idea to have all policemen appointed and regularly commissioned dog catchers. the money to be divided between the police and some other body which the speaker did nor.

specify. "It the police found there was to be any money made by catching clogs," he declared, "they would constantly bo on the lookout for stray animals. They would tic them to posts and ring for the patrol wagon." English Editor Dies LONDON, Nov. Algernon Borthwlck, first baron Glenesk, proprietor of the Morning Post, died here today, aged TfSyears. find a lira for a want ad tank lor It.

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W. vi Ul liim "Made in Southern California" Exposition 100 Bdmlts you to every attraction the enormous exhibit of South-' crn California products, the model cooking- school, the Hoyal Italian band concerts, the modern theater. No matter what time of day you visit the "Made In Southern California" Exposition you will find many things to interest and amuse you. Theater performances from 1 to 5 p. m.

and from 7 to 10 p. m. Jtand ronrertu from 1 to 5 p. m. and from 7 to 10 p.

m. Make It a point to visit the Exposition, daily. Exposition Main Between 3d and 4th Special Programme for Thanksgiving Day "Man Is As Old As His Stomach" This Persian Epigram Is the Real Gauge of a Man's Life The Persians were a very sagacious people, noted, among other things, tor their deep thinking on life ana the things which make up lite. above epigram shows the wisdom vof their thought. 'When a man's stomach is able to furnish new material to the system as, fast cm faster the natural decay iii' man requires, then such a man lives his fullest and his best.

I When through wrong living or disease a man's stomach begins to tax the other organs and takes from the blood strength which it cannot give back In nourishment taken from food, then begins the death of man and he decays fast, The stomach is strong, splendidly strong, and can stand an untold amount'of abuse and neglect, but when ii dies, man dies. The stomach gives tons upon tons of good rich blood every year to the system and draws only 680 pounds of nourishment for its own use. if, however, the food which it receives cannot be turned Into blood which is capable of use by the-body, then the stomach receives no help front the other organs. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets contain the most perfect digestive qualities known to science and at the same time the most powerful, They will mix with the poisonous juices of a sick i stomach and digest food in spite of this handicap. They will stop gas making and bad breath.

They tone up the nerves of Ihe whole digestive canal, including those of-the stomach. A single ingredient contains strength enough to digest 3000 times its weight iii mixed food. I They have stood the test of time and today are. more sought than all their imitators combined. They are used and indorsed by 40,000 physicians.

Every druggist sells them, price 60e. It costs nothing to demon. strati' their value. Send us your name and address and we will send you a trial package by mail free. Address F.

A. Stuart 150 Stuart Marshall, Mich. The Pacific Coast Regalia Co. HIUTABY AND MM II TV GOODS lI IH Wwt Becuod Lot Oat itMMuuh id i fnii ii i i I a Men's 75c Night Gowns mi of Misses HoSe Today at w- 121 Cents 9 yTM ril.bofl. splendid quality cotton Soft, fleecy outlnsr flannel Rowns; Illlfl B7 irJlll JITi knee' mad.

with with toe and heel; Soft, florcy outlngr flannrl I '1 4 Jf' II knee relnfr.ioed with linen thread. cut larifi! mid roomy: variety of Colors blar-k or lan. These Hre slightdeslrable patterns to select from. OO A AT FIFTH RTHFFT ly Imperfect, otherwise worth To- Well mnde, regular 7oc gar- UIxLIAUWAI 111 111 I ay 124,0 ments, 69c. A Great Coat Sale Begins Today An Event of Paramount to None in Value Giving New Stylish Garments Half Price and Less Women's $10 Long Coats $5 QO A great sale, just when you need these garments most.

Prices decidedly reduced on hundreds of garments. In this lot are women's long coats, made of fine cloakings in mix- ffflffimb I ff '1 tures, checks and plaids; strapped front and back; piped with I velvet and silk; flat or coat collar; cleverly trimmed with fancy 1 'fii4? buttons; beautiful colors; value to $10.00 at $5.00. jm, If DP 7 if fifTY Women's $18.50 Long Coats (Pi AAA jfif 1 I Handsome new broadcloth, cheviot and kersey coats; IMi V' in the fashionable omplro and seml-fltted models; MiMIS) I I it 111 cleverly trimmed with velvet and silk fancy buttons and silk braid; favored I TA 1,,. colors; 50-inch values at $10. Iff II i'l 1 Women's $7.50 Long Coats ft? QQ il if I rf- 1,, iff jJW' i IS plaids and stripes; veil tailored and finished; regular values to $7.50, $2.08.

ll.fjf I 11V Women' $6 Jackets $7 QO Women's popular seml-ntted jackets; checks, plaids and dr-siuns in line mixtures; nicely finished with vel- J. vrt and silk collars; all colors; $6.00 Jackets at $2.98. DESMOND'S Corner Third and Spring Streets (Douglas Building) Men's and Young Men's SUITS One-Fourth Off Nothing Reserved SECURITY OF QUALITY IS A GREAT POINT; A GOOD MANY MEN UNDERESTIMATE IT. IT'S WORTH A GOOD DEAL TO KNOW THAT YOU DON'T TAKE ANY CHANCES WITH YOUR MONEY IN BUYING OUR CLOTHES; YOU CAN BE SURE OF IT HERE "GOOD CLOTHES. AND NOTHING ELSE." THIS THANKSGIVING WEEK WE'RE SELLING EVERYTHING IN THE HOUSE AT A DISCOUNT OF TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT.

IT WILL PAY YOU TO BUY NOW EVEN IF YOU PUT THEM AWAY. See Our 200 Feet of Clothing Display December Ist Is Drawing Near ON THAT DATE THE PRICE OF LOTS IN Vermont Square WILL BE ADVANCED THIS WORD HAS BEEN SUFFICIENT TO A GREAT MANY WISE INVESTORS. THERE ARE GOOD LOTS STILL LEFT. Present Prices $650 and Up Vermont Avenue Square is on Vermont, Vernon and Nor- mandle avenues. Take Grand avenue car on Broadway marked "West 48th Street" and get oft at Vermont avenue.

Consult any real estate agent or, Southwest Land Company 416 Pacific Electric Building. Slain Sunset Main 1310. C. A. WKHHK4 HKR.

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