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WEDNESDAY MORNING. 2lnaclcrmc DECEMBER 11, 1929. PART mi rr ee el's 1 K3T XT EC Laa. LKi AIMED EE s) OD EE ii ESI CD NEW CABINS ADD COMFORT ELKS' JINKS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY PIONEER OF CITY PASSES FROM LIFE mountain ROMANCE ROAD RICH IN CHARM Link of Coast Route Recently Completed ter sports for those who care for tlwra. The new high-gear road leading from Hemet is now open and is being patronized by many.

The road is quite wide and the curves are very shallow permitting one the advantage of enjoying the mountain scenery while making the climb. That portioi. of the highway leading to Idyllwild from the base of the mountain to Hemet, Is undergoing improvement at this time: however, this does not In any way interfere with traffic to the resort atr any period. C. L.

Emerson Is president of the corporation controlling Idvllwild resort with J. O. Perclval in the capacity of vice-president and inn manager. by rail! one of the unique features of this famous trip. Mr.

Lowe, Southern Califor-' nia's moft famous mountain resort, is only 2 comfortable hours from Los hours full of new thrills and enchanting views. The entire nip is made by rail through beautiful Pasadena and Altadena to Rubio up the world famous Mt. Lowe Incline Railway to Echo Mountain then on special viewars over a scenic 3 mile ride to the door of charming Mt. Lowe Tavern and cottages. Here you will find excellent food and accommodations.

Rest and relax in invigorating mountain atmosphere, or enjoy outdoor sports tennis pony trips Cliarles McCarthy, Here Forty Years, Succumbs at Ripe Old Age Charles McCarthy, familiarly known to old resident and to his friends as Uncle Charles, died un- expectedly yes- terday at the age of 84 years after a short illness. He first came to Los Angeles forty years ago and lived here and at Ocean Park ever since. His brother, 1 1 James P. Mc-f Carthy, preced- ed him to Los Angeles by four Charles years and preceded him in his demise by the same number of years. Charles McCarthy was in the mercantile business in Oswego N.

Syracuse, N. and Rome N. was born in Schroepelton, N. and in his boyhood considered Phoenix. N.

in Oswego county, as his home. Gradually selling out his interests in stores established in New York State he came to California to reside permanently. Uncle Charles never married and Is the last cf a family of four brothers and two sisters, leaving as his nearest of kin five nephews: Charles L. Gilbert, Vine street, Hollywood; Nathan E. McCarthy, E.

B. McCarthy, John D. McCarthy and E. Avery McCarthy, and leaves an estate variously estimated between $250,000 and $400,000. Laguna Hotel's Beauty Attracts Conveniently situated on the Coast Highway at Laguna Beach and within a stone's throw of the ocean, La Casa del Camino extends a welcome to those seeking a place where they may rest and enjoy an outing amid settings which have attracted artists from all over the world.

Conceived and operated by an artist, La Casa del Camino has an atmosphere of charm and beauty. The lobby, its walls hung with well-known paintings, is large and unusually attractive. The tastefully furnished guest rooms are light and airy. The dining-room under separate management offers excellent meals and provides room service for guests of the hotel. GLEN IVY ID EAI PLACE TO REST TIRED BODY Situated at the mouth of Cold- water Canyon, in the mountains near Corona, is Glen Ivy.

Nearly hidden by a profusion of orange groves and palm trees it has an air of quiet charm and serenity that makes an ideal setting in which to rest Jaded nerves or build up tired bodies. Cozy little cottages by an ice cold stream, the big rambling inn under the towering eucalyptus trees and the new modern bath house, provide for the comfort of the guest of this hospitable resort. If5 for 3fc ILW PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY O. A.Smith, PassengerTraffic Manager away on a ew Vacation Adventure Specially planned itineraries that include ao unforgettable ocean voyage and world famous resorts and attractions axe offered to the vacationist ho really wants to do something unique and different this season. The cost, which includes shore programs, is surprisingly low.

3 plans each completed in 3 weeks j) To HISTORIC PANAMA Canal by day; 4 day mingling with colorful Spanish American life. Visits to picturesque shops of Colon and Panama City; the Gatun Locks, from where operation of the gigantic gates of the canal may be watched, and many other points of interest. Then a iireezy, gay week at sea or 2) To HAVANA FLORIDA thru the Panama the romantic Caribbean to Havana where you have 3 full days to visit its many historic spots and places of amusement. Then to Miami and a full day at Palm Beach. Then full day at New Orleans, with herevercliarming French quarter.

Overland by train back home 3) After calling at Havana your ship proceeds to New York. rrotu there you may go to Philadelphia or Washington, cr to Niagara Falls. Returning by railthru Chicago you have enough time for a side trip to the Grand Canyon. NEXT SAILINGS S.S. Pennsylvania Dec.

23 S.S. California Jan. 6 5.51 Virginia Jan. 20 The speed of the new Panama Pacific liners makes these glorious vacations potsihle. And the luxury and comfort of these (treat electric driven ships afford a Dew coaccp-" tion of ocean travel.

Full details from fanama faetfic fme ltrrtaNATICNAl. macMriu main( company 715 W.Seventh Los Angeles or Tour local steamship or railroad asent w- mac TODAY! SSIIAIlVARDItr ROUND TRIP Sk 21 iay return limit mr 'a? aCicg MEAS.8 ONE WA 03 Including Meal SAILINGS to San Dtefjo Thurv, Sun from L. A. Harbor. 9T ROUND TRIP To SAN FRANCISCO Lmr 7-day return limit ONE WAY $13 laclodlng Meals and Berth AILINGS to San rands co Sun at 4 p.m.

Boat train leave P. E. Depot one hour before each sailing. N2-21 LOS ANGELES STEAMSHIP CO. V-P.

Tel. VAnJifce 2421 Sr TP8 5. Tei- VAndJt 2421 PHoUvw BlTd. GLtuwotK 5 SOS XLTv Li tt XT. Charity Affair Will Take Place Beginning at Noon and Lasting to Midnight The annual Christmas charity Jinks of the Los Angeles Lodge of Elks No.

99 will be held today at the Elks Temple from noon until midnight. From noon until 6 o'clock women with Elk cards and their friends will participate in the fun and the program, but during the evening the jinks will be open only to members of the local lodge, following a short lodge session. There will be no admission charge. The committee in charge Includes Charles M. Morgan, chairman, Exalted Ruler Edward A.

Gibbs, Past Exalted Ruler John J. Doyle, Frank Hutton, Guy Yonkin, Charles J. O'Hara, Elmer Poister, Charles Burr; Elmer Garrett, Clayton Ward and members of the White Squadron drill team. NEWIIOFF WINNER OF ORATORY CUP Edward Newhoff, a sophomore in the college of commerce of the University of Southern California, became the winner yesterday of the cup offered annually by Phi Delta Gamma, professional forensic fr.O ternity, for the best oratorical effort among speech students at the university. The finalists in the contest were Francis Van Dusen, Robert Goldman, Juanita Mclntlre, Joe Mic-chiche and Edward Newhoff.

New-hoff's topic was "Is a Modern College Education Fulfilling Its Purpose?" The contest was conducted yesterday in Touchstone Theater on the Trojan campus. The preliminaries of the contest took place on the 5th inst. BIOGRAPHY LECTURE TOPIC Dr. George Wiley Sherburne, professor of English at the University of Chicago, will speak on "The Making of a Modern Biography" at thj homecoming tea to be held by the English department of the University of Southern California tomorrow afternoon in the Women's Residence HalL HONOLULU EUROPE NEW YORK Via Panama and all OCEAN TRAVEL Tickets and Reservations via all Lines C. J.

JONES STEAMSHIP AGENCY 372 East Colorado St. PASADENA ELIot 2358 Terrace 8026 mma $118.08 Memphis, Tenn. 97X0 Washington, D.G 162.01 New York, N.Y.. 167.85 Omaha, Neb. 84.40 St.

Louis, Mo. 97.80 St Paul, Minn. 101.35 correspondingly low. ac i pic IUVXR. KOVTB are Building Improvements at Idyll- wild during the past year have In-- eluded ter additional rustic cabins equipped lor both housekeeping and American plan patrons and accommodating from lour to ten persons each.

Idyllwild Mountain Resort Is situated In the San Jacinto Mountains at an elevation of approximately one mile, and is open the year "round. The resort Is quite a large one and covers a big area of mountain land, profusely dotted with pine and fir trees. Due to Its elevation tho resort each winter experiences several snowfalls of good proportions, insuring thereby win that almost twenty of California's old missions can be easily visited en route, that Monterey Is the early capital of the State, well worth a day or more of exploring and sight-seeing and that by covering the entire distance an excellent idea of California's coastal country is obtained, at the same time being always within easy driving distance of the numerous and in many instances luxurious and always comfortable hotels and wayside inns to be found along "California's Road to Romance." WRITER AND WIFE TO AIR WOES TODAY Carey Wilson Divorce Suit Against Former Actress to Attract Film Notables Considerable interest will be centered today in the contested divorce action of Carey Wilson, one of the highest-salaried scenarists in the Hollywood motion-picture colony and his wife Nancy Wilson, a former New York dancer, called for trial yesterday before Superior Judge Tappaan and continued until this morning. As Judge Tappaan presides in one of the courts handling the master calendar, the case will be called in his department and transferred to another court for a hearing, probably in the court of Superior Judge Vicinl in Department 34. After waiting around al day on the part of attorneys and principals in the action, waiting for a court to try the case in.

Judge Tap paan late yesterday denied a motion of Attorney Joseph Scott, counsel for Mrs. Wilson, for a continuance on the grounds that Wilson is in con tempt of court for failure to pay his wife attorney's fees. Many well-known actors and ac tresses of the motion-picture colony In Hollywood are expected to be called as witnesses before the hear ing ends. Charges and counter charges are expected to fly during the course of the trial. Wilson accuses his wife of cruelty.

He asserts in his complaint that she spent a portion of her grocery allowances for jewelry, that she refused to live with him and on one occasion struck him with a glass towel-rack roller, and kicked him with high-heeled slippers. Mrs. Wilson has filed a cross-com plaint in which she says the writer was too attentive to other women. She says that in August, 1928, she found her husband dancing in close embrace with a strange young woman and that later the woman visited him at their home. When she raised an objection, Wilson struck her, she complains.

Fox to Build New Theater in Santa Monica Fox West Coast Theaters will erect a playhouse seating 2500 per sons at Fourteenth street and San ta Monica Boulevard, Santa Mon ica, according to reports yesterday. Present plans of the organization ere to begin the erection of the theater as quickly as possible for the production of first-run pictures in the Santa Monica section, it was said. Architectural plans for the building have been prepared and formal announcement of the project will be made within a few days, it was reported. Wissahickon Inn Restful Retreat Situated in the beautiful city of Redlands in the San Bernardino Valley, the Wissahickon Inn offers an ideal retreat in which to spend a quiet week-end away from the roar of the city or a more leisurely visit among charms so typically Southern Californian. A family hotel, friendliness, good food and cheerful service are emphasized.

Steam heat and private baths are provided for the rooms and cottages are available on the grounds. The tennis courts at the hotel and a near-by golf course are popular with guests. INSURANCE NEGLECT BRINGS CONVICTION A jury in Municipal Judge Vood3 court yesterday brought in a guilty verdict against two cement contractors, W. E. and S.

H. Kim-brough, on charge that they violated the State industrial insurance law by failing to have a certain class of employees properly insured. The charge, which is a misde meanor, grew out of the case of John Kezlrr. who was hurt by a shovel while working on a road under construction by the Klmbrough brothers. It was learned then that the contractors had failed to obtain industrial Insurance cov erlng Kezler's accident.

Judge Wood announced he will impose Delightful Highway Leads Through Wonderland Score of Old Tlissions May be Visited "California's Road to or that portion of the Coast High way extending from Los Angeles to San Francisco, has recently been enriched in charm and scenery by the opening of the link of coast road leading from this city to veir tura. To the person who has never driven the Coast Route through to San Francisco, there is offered an experience he will remember as long as he lives, and to the regu lar traveler of that highway many new and scenes are glimpsed on each trip which previously es caped him. On that highway the Joys of mo toring along the shores of the Pa cific are enjoyed until a point about thirty-three miles north of Santa Barbara, which city Is fa mous lor its many scenic charms and delightful year-around climate, is attained. WAYSIDE TOWNS From that point rolling country is traversed and an occasional thriving city or town Is reached, included in which Is Santa Maria, seventy-nine miles beyond Santa Barbara, until PLsmo Beach is sighted, where again the majestic Pacific is in view. Just above Pifmo the road again turns inland, passing through San Luis ObiFpo.

a typical California highway city, interesting Atasca-derc, Paso Robles, the home of the wed-known hot spi-aigs of that name; King City and Gonzales, wayside towns, also growing and developing nicelv, and Salinas, known to thousands of fans and others for its annual rodeo From San Luis Obispo a side trip should be made to Morro Rock and Bay, where again new views of the ocean and coast line are to be had and are well worth the additional time required. Salinas is the Junction point for those Intending to visit the beautiful and historical Monterey Peninsula, on which are Del Monte, Pacific Grove, Carmel end the famous seventecnmile drive, known to many the world over. CHOICE OF ROUTES Bidding good-by to the peninsula region, a choice of returning to the main highway north through Salinas, Hollister. Gilroy and San Jose, or of taking the well-traveled road through Watsonville, Santa Cruz and the ever-attractive Santa Cruz mountains, visiting the world-famed State Redwood Park, and on to San Francisco Is offered. Each of the Central California cities Just named presents a bustling and active appearance to the visitor, varying in degree, obviously.

In accordance with their respective sizes. A few ad'litional highlights of this remarkable trip are the fact 3000 years This winter two cruises visit the Mediterranean for Canadian Pacific, carrying eager travellers into the heart ofancient civilizations. Egypt's Pyramids, Jerusalem's Wailing Wall, Rome's Coliseum, Athens Acropolis are a few of die milestones of civilization that 73 days of delightful journeying include. Ages are compressed into weeks for your enjoyment. Empress of Scotland sails February j.

Empress of France sails February 13. Both from New York. All under Canadian Pacific guidance-ship and shore. Rates as low as S900. Choose your sailing and book now.

For booklets, ship plans, see your travel agent or Wm. Mcllrov, Gen. Agent 62 1 S. Grand, Los Angeles TRinity 3258 Canadian Paclfiq World's CrtaUtt Trartl Srsum Treat yourself to a Winter holiday a complete chaDgeof scene. Sailaway to the best vacation you ever had.

Meet interesting people, bask in sunshine, visit fascinating traces. We offer the fol-owing suggestions: Mediterranean by Whit Stat Line. Four 44-da cruises January. I irxt tf0' Third Cabin 1 120. Blli ith Kluire (rips.

f.riWI 715 7lk horiirii Mtumthip Agent. WHITE STAR LINE censta 73 days ml Mediterranean Cruises it PICKVICK'S BUS PLANS DISCLOSED Outlays of $150,000 to be Made, Says Witness at Coast Route Hearing Plans of the Pickwick Stages Sys tem to spend approximately 000 for 100 new motor coaches in 1930, to serve its various passenger bus lines in California and other States, were revealed yesterday at a hearing before the State Railroad Commission on "application of several bus companies for certificates to operate over the new Roosevejt Highway. The plans were dwelt on by Thomas B. Wilson, executive vice-president and general manager of the Pickwick System, while testifying before Commissioner Louttit as to the company's qualifications for operating stage lines on the Coast Highway. Wilson's testimony, designed to strengthen the Pickwick system's assertion that, with Its financial resources and equipment, it is best fitted of four applicants to operate the extended bus service contemplated, followed several hours spent by attorneys who argued before the commissioner on the necessity for service along the Coast Highway from San Diego as far north as San Francisco.

Applicants for the operating privileges, in addition to Pickwick, are the Pacific Coast Motor Coach Company, the Motor Coach Company and the Santa Monica Mountain Coach Lines. Since each company Is anxious to produce an array of witnesses to provs its qualifications and right to operate the new lines, the hearing probably will continue through until Friday. Bullet-Riddled Auto Indicates New Rum Fight Evidence in what police believe may have been a gun battle between local bootleg racketeers, an abandoned, bullet-marked automobile bearing a Michigan license plate, was found yesterday at Boston and Figueroa streets by Officers Rogers and Price. The car is registered to N. T.

Harris of 12802 Conway street, Detroit. It is believed it was stolen in Detroit and brought here by either bandits or gangsters. The right door glass and windshield had been shattered by bullets, police said. The car was not one of the three figuring in recent gun battles between suspected bandits and police, as all of these machines have been accounted for. Many A ttracted to Hot Springs Each year sees an increase in the popularity and renown of South-era California's many excellent hot springs.

As all year round attrac tions they have no equals, but it is during the winter season uiai uieir lure is most far reaching and visi- tnrs frrmrt nil nunrtpra Of the Globe flock to partake of their benefits and enjoy their cures. iripniiv imRMd are me ma ioritv of these SDrings that they also are famous as rest and recrea tion centers and resorts as weu as for the curative properties or. tneir u.atarc snrh rtivpTsitv is reDre- spnrod' that, one mav choose the mriit ar.trnrHve snot to enlov a vaca- -r-- tion and be almost sure oi uuuu tvio coma t. whatever tvne ih water or health treatment may be needed or desired. Nor is sucn course necessarily expensive for one nvmnco rnKtip.

resort or the most elaborate and feel sure ing them comtortaDie, dihw and competent. ENSENADA EXCURSION imlft New Year's excursion to Ensenada, to tie staged by tne rra Company, makes it possible for sea- going IjOS wv'v Year Eve in Old Mexico. The Admiral Benson will leave Wilmington at 8 p.m. Monday and will an5nor in Ensenada Bay at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

The voyagers will have all oay Tuesday ana au mgui- "whoopee," and at 6 a.m. New Year's morning will sail for Los Angeles Harbor, arriving there at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Early reservations are being urged because of the limited capacity. The same popular excursion rates will prevail that caused thousands to make the trip during the spring, summer and early fall months.

It will truly be a three dars' New Year's- celebration, according to steamship officials, as entertainment for the passengers from the moment that the ship sails until she ties up on the return trip to Wilmington will be the keynote of the Journey. Cafes and cabarets of the quaint little Mexican seaport are making elaborate preparations for tha holiday r. if P4, 1 1 I hiking to 17 beauty spots picnics in leafy canyons. From Inspiration Point is seen the Southland's moSt thrilling view 56 cities 4 counties 2,000 square miles of rare beauty at your feet. Plan now to climb this mile-high mountain by rail.

The complete change of scene will give you new energy the view, a new perspective of your Southland. Five trains daily from Sixth and Main Streets, Los Angeles. Round trip fare $2.50. Two-day trip S7.50 including fare, lodging, and four famous Mt, Lowe Tavern meals. Phone TUcker 7272 for reservations or further information.

inter Flay Places in Southern California Experience again the thrills of Winter Sports be a kid once more along with the youngsters new foys of tobogganing siin8 skating snow shoe ing iolly sleigh ride parties snow ball battles dancing all await you at these mountain resorts! fcome now while the Indian Summer so lnr possibly delightful lasts. The days sre war and bnlmy and the r.iKhts are crUp and vtwatln with a strong fires de appeal. Mo restaurant, housekeenlwr rotts' and More! 117 West 8th St. VAndlke 80 6278 Hollywood Blvd. HEmpstead 0302 I NEWEST AND FINEST HotM In San n.rhir.

European plan 1J3 reom 1 spacious lobby arage Frea parkin spate In rear. Freprletor nd Manaiaf. I EAST 7 easily reached via Motor Transit Tale advantage of our Winter Tours to these popular Southern California resorts; Leave Los Angeles Transportatioi BIG BEAR LAKE Sat. at 8:00 a.m. $12.30 R.T LAKE daily at 8:00 ajn 7.00 R.T FOREST HOME Sat.

at 6:30 a 5.25 R.T I LIB AY Jjeaving Sat. at a.m B.8U KEEN CAMP Sat. at 7:50 a.m 7.80 R.T Send for FREE Booklet of WINTER SPORTS in Southern California j. For further information 1 jnqmre of December 16, 17, 18 or December 26, 27, 28 Return-Limit January 12, 1930 Motor rapsif Stages 5th and Los Angeles Sta. UNION STAGE DEPOT MEtro 3850 PCI nmm-kv a i Boston, Mass.

Chicago, 111. 1173.91 106.43 Dallas, Tex. 81.W Denver, Colo. 65.72 Des Moines, Iowa 91.60 Detroit, Mich. 126.07 Kansas City, Mo.

81.40 Fares to other points FIVE PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TOUR3 $8S1p AROUND the WORLD. LeavtiKf Los Armeies S.S. rLGENLAND. 39.000 tons. Jan.

8 8 PRES. HARRISON. 22.000 tons. Jan. 10-S 8.

ASAMA MARU. 23.000 tons. Jan. 208 8 PRES. JOHNSON.

23 000 tons. Feb PRE3. FILLMORE. 23,000 tens. Feb.

17 S.S. PRE8. WILSON. 22.000 tons Outside rooms still available We give you personal service. WE ARE AGENTS ALL STEAMSHIP LINES AND CRUISES.

Send for Irea Illustrated literature. Personal Attention given all clients. D. F. Robertson nri 408 South Spring Los Angeles Phone VA.

7915 TICKET OFFICE 745 SOUTH HILL STREET LOS ANGELES Phone TRinity 3467 World Cruise of the Bel-genland, 0est liner l.iat lias eer circled the gloi. tntn Los Angeles Jan. 6 for 133 days. Red Slar IJne and Express Co. $1750 up, incluJing excursions.

P'ft tuU tnf'mntni dirsl T. Lot nl any 4u WRIGHTWOOB "6.000 te1 elfvatlM 8 Old B.ldy 2 kturt Irm In Anaelu." BARBARA HOTEL IWaMSHIBIW BANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA FBANK M1KATTI, TH rSATHMl RED STAR LINE INTCBIHTIOHt sentence at 10 am. today..

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