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LOS ANGELES HERALD: THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 15, 1907. 5 STEWART DIES BY OWN HAND WELL KNOWN SPORTING MAN KILLS HIMSELF DESPONDENT, DRINKS POISON IN HIS ROOM Had More Than Local Fame as Writer on Pugilism and Racing. Founded First Athletic Club in Los Angeles Harry Stewart is dead by his own hand. Up and down Sprint, street and Broadlast night news of the sulway cide of this victim of his own self-indulgences and the circumstances of fate. On every hand there were expressions of regret that popular, whole souled, genial Harry Stewart had seen fit to die in this manner.

Harry Stewart was one of the best known and most popular sporting men in Southern California. He was the promoter, organizer and manager of the first athletic club in Los Angeles. He was a sporting writer known from coast to coast, wherever ing and baseball and fighting obtained, His knowledge of the sport game was broad and varied and he was a most gentlemanly exponent of every branch of it. His Own Worst Enemy Harry Stewart was his own worst enemy--his only enemy, in fact -for he numbered. his friends by the thousands in Southern California, and they were all ready to help him in any extremity, if only pride had not intervened and prevented him from applying to those who could and would have kept him from taking this last fatal step.

When Stewart first came to Los Angeles several years ago he became well known at once to everybody. He became connected with several of the popular cafes in the city and did sporting work for eastern newspapers. Then he organized the first athletic club Los Angeles and as a referee and authority on sporting matters his name became wel known in Southern California. He worked for several local newspapers and latterly has been connected with the Graphic, writing comment and witty paragraphs on amateur and professional sports. As a racing authority he was known all over the state, but he was best known in the sporting world as a writer on pugilism, and he was known to every man in the game as an authority and true to the best interests of the sport.

Some six months ago Stewart became involved in a family dispute and this preyed on him heavily. He lost his judgment for the time being and sought solace in drink. Since July 4 he has been practically on the verge of delirium and several times has applied to the police authorities and the surgeons of the receiving hospital for relief. It has always been given him and on every occasion it was thought that he would finally recover from his fits of despondency and become his old time self. Tries to Kill Himself Twice within the past.

four months Stewart has attempted to kill himself, it and each time failed of his purpose. At no time has the man been responsible for his actions, his final act in himself that of a person the wand without. reason, mind or judgment. His death is mourned by scores of friends. The decedent leaves a wife and two children who are now visiting relatives in San Francisco.

from Stewart went to his lodging house at North Grand avenue at 9:30 o'clock Tuesday night. He was intoxicated at time, and stated to the landlady of the house that he wanted a good, long sleep. At 10 o'clock yesterday morning the landlady, Mrs. Anna Spencer, went to his room, but as he appeared to be sleeping she did not disturb him. At 8:15 last night she returned to the room, and as he was apparently lying in the same position as in the early morning she entered the room and touched him.

She found that his body was cold. He was The and the coroner were at once deadice notified and the body removed to the morgue. An inquest will be held today and the body will probably be cremated, in accordance with a note left by the dead man which shows clearly that the deed was a premeditated one. The note is as follows: "Mr. Lanterman: Let Mr.

Winfield Scott of the Graphic have all and any effects. He has been a good friend to me. Booze has got me down and out. I have lost and friends, hence the step am taking. My wife is at 56 self Pierce street, San Francisco.

She will meet the crematory expenses. Have my worthless carcass burned up. and oblige, "STEWART." Stewart died from drinking the contents of a four-ounce bottle of bromidia. That he had contemplated the deed for several days is evidenced by the fact that he bought the drug almost a week ago. HALT CHARTER REVISION UNTIL AFTER AUGUST MAYOR AWAITS RETURN OF TWO ABSENT COUNCILMEN With Wallace and Blanchard Out of City and Others About to Go on Vacation Work Is Halted Because of the absence of Councilmen Wallace of the Fifth ward and Blanchard of the Ninth ward from the city no steps on charter revision will probably be taken by Mayor Harper this month.

Other members of the proposed commission will also be absent in the next two weeks. Mayor Harper said last night that the first woud perhaps be deferred till September. Though Councilman Lyon of the Seventh ward favors Blanchard for the commission, Lyon is said to favor eliminatcity employes from the charter revision committee when it is finally selected. Lyon has been a consistent supporter of Mayor Harper's policies, and as he is a Republican, representing a Democratic ward, it is predicted that a substantial reward will be his eventually. IRON WORKS EMPLOYE ARRESTED FOR BATTERY George Baker, an employe of the Llewellyn iron works, was arrested last night by Patrolman Triplett on a warrant charging him with battery.

The warrant was sworn to by a Russian with an unpronounceable name. who is a fellow workman and alleges that Baker battered countenance because he failed to hoist a ton bar of steel on a crane fast enough to suit him. Baker was released on depositing $25 bail. 219-229 224-228 So. Broadway So.

Hill Street SHARPLY REDUCED PRICES IN Draperies, Art Squares and Rugs Fine drapery stuffs, these, and Known to every housewife as splendid for looks and wear: Tinsel Japanese crepe; regularly .8 1-3c yard 36-inch plain denim; all colors; regularly 25c, yard Rugand Art Square Bargains Today 9x12 Kabul rugs; all in one piece; shown in true oriental colorings and patterns; $20 rugs for. $15.00 9x12 Japanese art squares; regularly $6.50, for $4.50 9x9 Japanese art squares; regularly $4.25, for $3.00 6x9 Japanese art squares; regularly $3.25, for $2.25 27x54-in. all-wool velvet rugs; regularly $2, for $1.45 100 sample rugs, ranging in value from $1.50 to $6, One-Third Less 65c and 75c linoleums, 50c Coulters- COURT DECISION IS AGAINST THIRD RAIL CITY WINS SUIT IN FAMOUS CASE Los Angeles- Pacific May Yet Find a Way Out of Difficulty by Applying to Council for Franchise The city of Los Angeles won a victory over the Los Angeles-Pacific Railway company yesterday in the superior court when the long drawn out "third rail case" was brought to a close by a decision of one of longest ever handed Judge Pare Bordwell in opinion which was down by a judge of the superior court. By the terms of the opinion "it is decided that judgment be entered nently restraining the defendant railway from laying a third rail upon any of the route described, and requiring the defendant to remove any third rail which may have been laid thereon." The decision came as a surprise, to many interested, as it was that some time would be consumed owing to the legal complications of the case and of the lengthy argumentation and transcripts which had to be gone through. By the terms of the opinion the railway will have to cease constructing its third rail route at once.

As soon as it is possible officials of the railway will he ordered to tear up the third rail wherever it has been laid. May Apply for Franchise The railway officials claim they took the step they did thinking that a recent amendment to the old Broughton law, which passed in the last legislature, privileged them to do so without obtaining a franchise from the city. The railway had already commenced the laying of the rail from Eighth to Sixteenth streets on Hill streets and was contemplating laying the third rail also on Sixteenth street to the city limits. This work must be stopped at once. The company in its defense pleaded that ordinary gauge was insufficient for the transaction of its business.

It claimed it could not carry the throngs to Venice on a Sunday or holiday if it could not have the use of the third rail. alleged it had purchased a number off cars adapted to the third rail which were of larger dimensions than the present car used. Leslie Hewitt, city attorney, represented the city in the case and maintained that the amendment of the state legislature to the Broughton act did not exempt the railway from obtaining a franchise from the city before it laid the rail in question. Judge Bordwell took a similar view of the case, and as the result the desired injunction petitioned by the city will go into effect immediately. At the close of the reading of the decision Mr.

Hewitt said that if the railway would petition the city council for a franchise immediately that possibly the affair could be settled more amicably. PROMINENT PIONEER DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER M. Sleeper, aged 83, a pioneer of the gold died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. Wallace, 208 East Pico street, after a long illness.

Mr. Sleeper first came to California May 28, 1849, and after remaining a short time returned to the east. He again came to California eleven years ago and has resided in Los Angeles since that time. Mr. Sleeper was a prominent Mason, an Odd Fellow and a Veteran Odd Fellow, and a member of the California Pioneer society.

The body is at the undertaking establishment of Overholtzer Mills. It will be taken to Yreka, for inter- ment. Homeless children received and placed in homes for adoption. Apply Rev. O.

V. Superintendent Children's Home Society, 324 Bradbury building. Los Angeles. Everything you want you will find in the classified page. One cent a word.

FOUR HIGHBINDERS ARE ARRESTED WHILE PLOTTING Sent to Los Angeles from San Fran. cisco to Take Part in Disturb. ances in Chinatown Puts a Talking Machine in Your Home for everybody to own one these debuy $3.60 worth of records. Have the Our plan of selling Victor and other itial machine. Merely lightful entertainers.

ethe We ask no inTalking Machines makes off possible complete outfit sent to your home.p Victor, After that you pay a dollar or 80 a week for a few weeks. Almost before you realize it the entire transaction 18 closed. This Pictor makes easy forl to have a gives you rec- at the very start--you have the pleasure of the machine at once at a trifling expense--just an initial payment of $3.60. These terms apply on Edisons, Columbias and Zonophones as well as Victors. Free Victor Recital Today Today--Thursday--at 3 o'clock p.

m. is our regular weekly Victor Recital. are requested to present. Bring your friends. Cecilian Recital Friday at the same hour.

See this afternoon and tomorrow morning papers for particulars. We have just received a shipment of the celebrated Victrolas. Ready for Inspection today Geo. J. Birkel Co.

Steinway, Cecilian and Victor Dealers 345-347 South Spring Street The Lid Is Off Today and All This Week, Unrestricted CHOICE OF ANY SUIT IN THE HOUSE 10 $15 20 250 VALUES If you value money come here today with just $10 and pick out the finest suit in the house chns, 457 50. BROADWAY Men's Suits Made to Order $15 Don't be beguiled into buying a cheap-looking ready-made suit just because dealers are advertising them at "quarter off," "half off" or some other ridiculous figures. Even at these prices you're paying a good profit to the dealer. We can make you a better suit to order for $15 than the dealer sells for $30 and $35-give you better style, average. fit, better satisfaction all around.

We import our woolens direct, do a large volme of business, keep expenses down, make a small profit on each suit. That's the way we can afford to make the same suits for $15 that other tailors THE CITY Strangers are invited to visit the exhibit of California products at the Chamber of Commerce building, on 3roadway, between First and Second streets, where free information will be given on all subjects pertaining to this section. The Herald will pay $10 in cash to anyone furnishing evidence that will lead to the arrest conviction of any person caught stealing copies of The Herald from the premises of our patrons. THE HERALD. Charged with Overdraft Edward Prescott is lodged in the county jail as the result of a' preliminary examination on a charge of having overdrawn his account in the Pomona National bank to the extent of $300.

He is awaiting trial by the superior court. Ankle Dislocated A. P. Mandy of 134 South Rio street was taken to the receiving hospital last night from Redondo freight station at Thirtysixth street and Grand avenue suffering from a bruised and dislocated ankle. His foot was caught in the running gear of his wagon by the sudden starting of his team as he was mounting his wagon.

After the dislocation had been reduced he was sent to his home. Body to Massachusetts The body of W. E. Wiley, the Salt Lake fireman who was killed in an explosion near Arden last Monday, was started on its final journey to Beverly, yesterday, where it will be interred. The funeral service of Claud Bailey of 1123 Hobson street, who was also killed in the explosion, will be held this morning at 10 o'clock at the chapel of Bresee Bros.

The interment will be in Rosedale cemetery. Cantor for Sinai Congregation The Sinai congregation, of which the Rev. Dr. Isidore Myers is the rabbi, has engaged the distinguished cantor, Rev. Max Shayerson of Cincinnati, Ohio, to officiate on the New Year holidays in the Simpson auditorium.

Rev. Shayerson German by birth and education, who is reported to be a scholarly and musical gentleman, possessed of a powerful, thoroughly cultivated baritone voice, has been cantor of several large congregations in Germany and has occupied similar important positions in conservative congregations In America. Cantor Shayerson will arrive in Los Angeles next week. ASKS REPORTS ON LIGHT "OUTAGES" INSPECTOR EDWARDS KEEPS TAB ON DARK LAMPS City Electrician Declares Los Angeles Gas and Electric Company Deducts Nearly $200 Monthly from Its Bills Inspector of Public Work D. K.

Edwards has asked that immediate notice given him by interested parties whenever an arc or city light is out service. Under the law if a light is dark one hour alter night the Los Angeles Gas Electric Co. must deduct a full night's income on that light. The electrician makes deductions for all lights which are extinguished all or part of the contract time and unless the city learns of these "outs" or "outarges," the company is "that much ahead." In most cities it is the duty of the police to notify their central stations if lights are out and the operators there send word to the lighting company and also to the city lighting department. Possibly the question will be taken up in the city council soon, as at Monday's session several of the members were at sixes and sevens over their inability to get all the lights iney wanted for their constituents.

City Electrician R. H. Manahan stated yesterday, that city the about $175 "outages" a month. in lights would rather see the lights going, as they are necessary," said Mr. Manahan, "but when they are out as reported by the Los Angeles Gas Electric company's own inspectors or by patrons we make deductions on the bill each month.

"The recent complaints made by' dark lights probably come from the fact that some policemen are off on their vacations, this being summer, or because so many are needed in Chinatown." The figures of outages on lamps and circuits as shown by the electrician's figures are: for 1907, January, February. March, April, May, June, July, $184.19. SPOOKHEIMER RELEASED, BUT PUTS UP $3000 $25 and $30 for. Spookist and Clairvoyant Edward K. Earle was released today on $3000 bail.

Earle was arrested on complaint of J. D. Scotch Tailors who Brown, alleges the that soldier he from was Fargo, swindled N. by Earle three years ago. Earle claims that the scars on his face 330 South Spring St.

by which Brown identified him have only been there during the last eighteen J. Smith Co. months, whereas the swindling occurred three years ago. Brown claims that Earle fleeced him out of $1000 on a spook deal. Everythir.g you want you will find in the classified page.

One cent a word. YOUR Family Needs a Piano Why deny them this great blessing when if you come to Ye Olde Musik Shop of Fitzgerald's DOLLARS your home the one you NOW Pianos Fitzgerald's and Up SO. SPRING ST Four alleged highbinders were arrested yesterday morning just in time, the officers say, to prevent another outbreak of the tong war. The men were found in a small room on Aiameda street, where they were plotting an attack on their enemies. They gave the nan.es Wong Kim, Ah Lee, Ham Sam and Gee King.

It is alleged they do not belong in Los Angeles but were sent here to take part in the disturbances in Chinatown. The four tong warriors will probably be taken north for trial. BARBERS DENY INCREASE, HENCE OPPOSE CITY TAX Declare Mayor Harper Was Misinformed as to General Advance and Argue License Would Be Unfair Now Some of the barber shop owners between First, Fifth, Main and Hill streets take issue with the city administration in the statement that all barbers have advanced their shave prices to 15 cents and the hair cut prices to 35 cents. The latter say that there are many shops where the old prices prevail. On the basis of increased prices the city administration proposes to put a license tax on barber shops, hence those who ask the old scale fear an injustice will be done them by local legislation.

ask SIX will put select in New $165.00 This "Staying-in-Business" Sale is proving the most phenomenal success in the history of our house--and we are neither "selling out" nor "closing out." Do not be deceived by stores that try to mislead you. 40 Per Cent Off Desks The 40 per cent discount on desks and office furniture still holds good, but will probably be discontinued this week, so buy early--avoid disappointment. Rocker $2.95 An exceptionally strongly built bed; Bed This massive Massive designs; cream $27.50 enamel $15 finish; $7.50 heavy gilt chills. You must see this bed in order to good value. Business" Regularly price $15.00.

appreciates "Staying in Buys This Roomy golden or rocker in $12.50 Bed weathered oak or A very elegant bed of a new design. mahogany Satin brass fillers at head and footfinish. Very old gold chills; cream enamel finish. strongly Regularly $12.50. "Staying in Bustmade.

ness" price $7.50. Regularly sold at $5.00. Sale price $2.95. 12 Morris Chair Absolutely Free Morris chair with adjustable back This $16.50 and reversible velour cushions- Dresser. $10.75 choice of several colors.

Frame oak. Handsome dresser in golden is of solid oak. Cushions are Two large and two small drawers; nicely tufted; regularly $12.00. large front; cast French brass plate trimmings. mirror; shaped RegFree with purchase of $50 or over ular price $16.50.

"Staying in Busitoday and tomorrow. ness" price $10.75. Off Parlor Sets $17.50 $12.75 We are making a straight discount of 20. per cent on all our three-piece par- Another fine dresser with swell top lor sets. A special bargain is a set drawers and large mirror.

Regworth $25.00 at $12.50. Mahogany ularly $17.50. "Staying in Busifinish. No upholstering. ness" price $12.75.

EASTERN OUTFITTING CO. 620 to 626 South Main Street ADJOINING HUNTINGTON BUILDING.