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The herald., 1896-05-23
THE LATE II. W. LATHAM
Impressive Funeral Services Held Yes.
terday at Pasadena
FuneraI-Bishop johnson and the Rev.
John Gray Officiating Ciergymen

Yesterday afternoon large number
of friends paid their last tribute of re-
spect to the late Harry Woodville Lath-
am, who died in Pasadena on the 14th
inst. The funeral services were con-
Quoted in the house of his friend NJ. w.
Bell, at 355 Grand avenue in which Mr..
Latham died Many and beautiful floral
pieces had been sent or brought by
friends The service, which constituted
the first part of the beautiful and i'm
pressive liturgy of the Episcopal church,
was read by the Right Rev. Joseph Fl.
Johnson, Bishop of Los Angeles, and the
Rev. John Gray.
The bar of Los Angeles was represent
ed by H. L. Lee, w. j. Trask, H. w.
o Melveny, Rusk Harris and f. T.
Lefroy.
The Society of Colonial Wars was rep
repsented by the Rev. Alexander NJ
Merwin, Judge Erskine NJ Ross, Spen-
Ger R. Thorpe, George j. Denis, Frank
p. Flint. and Holdridge Ozro Collins,
governor
The Sons Of the Revolution were rep
resented by Rev. John Gray, chaplain,
Frank w. Burnett, Ben Goodrich, Col
onel Sherman, o. Houghton, George $.
Patton, Charles T. Fenner Dr. John r.
Haynes, Willis Paris and Charles B.
Boothe.
The board of trade, whose offices re-
mained closed during the afternoon, as
a mark of respect to the memory of Mr.
Latham, We're represented by Abraha IN
Jacoby, president; Gregory Perkins jr.,
secretary and other officers and direct
ors.
The vestry Of st. Pauls church, of
which the deceased was an honored
member, was represented by Fl. T. Lee,
j. F. Towel, Gregory Perkins jr., and
H. w. Vail.
Amongst other mourners at the serv-
ices were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ellis,
Henry Newhall, George w. Parsons, w.
Paris, j. Griffith, Dr. Wells, r. Hoyle,
c. Fl. Hastings, b. O. Bruce, Dr. Rade-
baugh, w Nj. Garland, j. II. Stewart,
and the Rev. J. S. Clark
Mrs L. Latham, the mother Of the de-
ceased, was supported by her son, w.
Latham. and M. l.. Graf, the partner
Of the deceased gentleman.
The remains will today be shipped to
bridgeport. Conn.,, the former home of
Mr.. Latham
The herald., 1896-05-23
A Partner of Blanther's

Charles Grosman Of this city claims
that he has discovered to his entire sat-
isfaction that j. L. Blanther, the alleged
murderer of Mrs. Langfeldt In San
Francisco is a man with whom he was
formerly in partnership. Mr.. Grosman
and an associate joined with Blanther
in the manufacture of relief maps at q
time when the idea was new one.
Blanther, who had at one time been
connected with Rand, McNally & Co.,
and owned some sort of a patent in map
making, managed to swindle Grosman
and his associate out of $4,000, after
wards going to Canada to avoid prose-
cution. Blanther had lived in Siam and
Hindustan, and spoke the Persian and
Arabic languages.
The herald., 1896-05-23
THE TRENCH CAVED IN
A Laborer Partially Buried but Escapes With
Bruises

About 1:30 yesterday afternoon, while
digging a sewer trench on Los Angeles
street, near First the banks caved in
partly burying one of the laborers un-
der the falling earth. He was covered up
to his waist, but was quickly extricated
from his unpleasant situation. The
patrol wagon was summoned to take
him to the receiving hospital, but on it's
arrival he refused to go, saying he was
all right. He did not seem to be hurt
beyond a. few bruises, and would not
give his name. His companions urged
him to at least allow physician to ex-
anime him to ascertain the extent of
injuries inflicted, but he persisted in his
refusal and finally got up and Went
aWay
The herald., 1896-05-23
Sent to Folsom

Robert Mack was yesterday convicted
of burglary in the second degree in de-
partment one of the superior court, be-
fore Judge Smith, and sentenced to i'm
prisonment in the penitentiary at Fol
som for three years Mack was charged
with burglarizing room in lodging
house on San Pedro street, and when
captured by Detective Bowler of the
Southern Pacific, gold nugget known
to have been In the room. was found III
his possession. The negro created quite
a sensation by charging that he had
been mistreated when he was taken out
to be photographed after his arrest, and
when he showed up in court yesterday
his face was still ornamented with
bruises. supposedly inflicted while the
officers were trying to get his picture
for further reference. He was taken
north last evening.
The herald., 1896-05-23

seated during the rendering of the diff
ferent selections. The spacious grounds
were made extremely beautiful. Hun
dreds OF lanterns glittered through
leafy bowers, and the subdued lights
were reflected and danced over spark
ling fountains. The rays of moonlight
that crept in corners not illuminated
by lanterns lent an additional charm to
the whole.
Long winding walks made delight
full promenades, and in one portion Of
the spacious grounds ice cream, tamales
and other refreshments were served.
Mrs. schumacher was in charge, assisted
by Mines. Butler. Percy Schumacher,
Hook, Tolhurst, Coles, Misses Gay and
Devereux and Landell. Not far dis
tant Mrs. Sale, with the assistance OF
Miss Scott. presided over punch and
lemonade bowl. The attractive spot
was enclosed by branching fruit tree
and long date palms. The stars and
stripes and the pretty Cuban flag were
in evidence everywhere the whole form
Ing an effect that was unique and strik-
ingly lovely. The Ladies' Venetian or
chestra played during the evening, and
their mandolin and guitar music was
never heard to better advantage and
was especially adaptable to the occa-
sion. The program was concluded by
live tableaux, Cuba in peace and Cuba
in distress. The former was a planta-
tion scene, the characters being por-
trayed by Miss de Luna Mr.. r. A.
Perez, Mercedes de Luna. and Gladys
Tuttle. The otherwas somewhat tragic
in it's setting, Cuba being represented
by Mrs. r. A. Perez, imploring the aid
| of Uncle Sam, personated by F. w. Ed
elsten. o. A. Vickery as General Weyler
stood with his foot on the neck of an
insurgent, brandishing over him ma
chete. The two scenes were given with
good effect. Messrs. Alfonso Roth. Mr..
Perez. Eugene Roth and Mr. Edelsten
made most assiduous ushers. The ca
tering was done by Christopher and a
number Of the merchants in town were
most generous in their donations. Fol-
lowing is the program which was given
Cuban Marseilles-Venetan orchestra
Messrs. Philip, Dwight Paul and William
Goodwin.
Shepherd and Shepherdess, B. Godard-
Miss o O'Donoghue.
Skirt dance-Mercedes de Luna.
Forbidden Music, S. Gastaldon-Mrs. f.
Neubauer.
Polka Duet. Phi. Grassmann--Mrs. Pearl
Severance Miss Daisy Weller.
Jaleo Cubano-Mrs. M. Lyons.
Jota La Gran Via, Valverda-Misses
| Bertha and Helen Roth. accompanied by
| Prof. Arevalo of the Guitar club.
Cuba Free Forever-Orchestra
The herald., 1896-05-23
Displays for the Chamber

John Watts, Cahuenga, sends the
chamber of commerce handsome sheaf
of grain, showing how such crops NAV
flourish there on so small rainfall as
eight inches.
H. l.. Montgomery, the leader among
walnut growers, sends fine specimen
of the growing crop of this product at
Rivera.
Mrs. K. Leonard of Vernon sends a
magnificent specimen Of the emperor
rose.
Mrs. Timothy Grow Of Rivera sends
samples of orange wine, orange jelly,
orange blossom syrup, candied orange
peel, and candied orange blossoms.
The Covina Citrus association sends
a box of fine lemons.
The herald., 1896-05-23
BENEFIClO PARA CUBA
A Brilliant Financial and Social Success.
Many Society People Present

-
Many Society People Present
The brilliant lawn fete given last
night at the home of Mrs. de Dorticas ON
West Washington street for the benefit
of the Cuban patriots was an unparal-
leled success from every point Of view.
The large attendance guaranteed the
financial part. Nothing was left for the
Imagination in the artistic decorations,
and the grounds were thronged with So
ciety people from early until late in the
evening. The loyal Cuban heart of the
hostess which prompted the entertain
ment, to succor her friends on the island
which is passing through such dark
days, was more than compensated for
her untiring interest in promoting the
raising of the funds. Mrs. de Dorticas'
father was at one time civil governor of
Cuba, and during troubles in Cuba not
many years since. was herself exiled
from her home. The affair last night
was charmingly arranged. A musical
program was given. A portion of the
coach house was converted into large
stage. Extending from this and al
most reaching to the residence was n
canopy under which the guests were
The herald., 1896-05-23
Sunset Club r1eeting

The Sunset club met last night at
Jerry Illich's, and the occasion was a
delightful one in many respects. Secre-
tary of Agriculture ]. Sterling Morton,
and his son, the third president of
the Santa Fe railroad system, were pres
ent as guests of the club. The topic of
the evening was National Arbitration,
and the discussion was participated in
by Messrs. Scott, Elliott and Wilson.
Secretary Morton also expressed his
views on. the matter, and in the course Of
his remarks spoke touchingly of home
home in it's widest and most sacred
sense
The herald., 1896-05-23
A Petty Swindlcr

1t is reported at Y. M. c. A. head
quarters that some swindler is going
around the city passing himself off as
a representative of the association and
to be connected with the employment
bureau. He promises position at good
wages to anybody whom he may chance
to run across who needs work Going
to house, he asks If anybody desires a
situation, and If they do he has just the
kind they want ready for them. A fee
of So Is asked and sometimes paid. but
when the victim goes for the job he
finds he has been swindled. The police
are after him.
The herald., 1896-05-23
Free Lecture to Men

The lighting of a city by electricity
is one of the problems which science
has solved within the last twenty years
The incandescent and arc light have
forced the old gas street lamp into obliv-
ion. Tonight at the Y. M. C. A. hall Mr.
j. w. Warren, superintendent of the
Los Angeles Lighting company, will tell
how it has been done, giving the third
lecture in the series inaugurated by the
Forward Movement club. The lecture
is free to all men who will come.
The herald., 1896-05-23
Divorces Granted

Clifford Covalt was yesterday given a
decree by Judge Mckinley divorcing
him from Viola Covalt, on the ground
of extreme cruelty. The evidence
showed that Mrs. Covalt led her hus-
band merry sort of existence, being a
new woman of the most advanced type,
and without the first semblance of that
respect with which the supposititious
head of the family is supposed to be
treated.
Ida b. Standefer was also given di-
vorce by Judge Van Dyke from W. Fl.
Standefer, on the ground of desertion
and failure to provide.
The herald., 1896-05-23
NeWsboys In Trouble

Two newsboys. Oscar Guenther and
John Ellis, We're placed in Jail last even
ing on complaint alleging petty lar
ceny, sworn to by Leo Chillis, another
lad who sells papers on the streets
Chillis claims that Oscar and Johnnie,
in company with another sboy, on last
Thursday, held him up on the street
and took away eighteen papers from
him. The third culprit has not yet been
a arrlSfad
The herald., 1896-05-23
Confirmation at St. Johns

The Right Rev. Joseph H. Johnson,
D. D., bishop of Los Angeles, will hold
confirmation in st. Johns church to-
morrow morning at II o'clock. A large
class is to be presented by the rector,
Rev. b. W. r. Tayler. Bishop Johnson
will also preach and celebrate the Holy
Eucharist In the evening at 7:45 a
special service will be held in the inter-
ests of the Young Womans' Christian
association, at which the bishop will
again preach. The Y. w. c. A. will at
tend in a bOdv
The herald., 1896-05-23
A Candidate for the Reform School

Alice Gould, a 15-year-old colored girl,
will probably come up for examination
today to ascertain whether she is fit
candidate for the reform school at
Whittier The girls mother accuses
her of pilfering and truancy, and says
that she is beyond parental control.
The girl is now in the custody of the po-
lice matron.
The herald., 1896-05-23
InternationalIaw

Should not, and, by the grace of God.
will not, prevent the United States from
supporting the just cause of the Cubans.
but war with Spain cannot prevent the
sudden increase in value of property in
Pico Heights, when the projected Trac-
tion road is extended. You will regret 1t
If you fall to buy that new home one
block south of Pico for $110O, on a sight
ly. large lot; SIS per month. We have
several desirable places upon which we
can take lots in part payment. Lang
worthy Co., 226 South Spring street
The herald., 1896-05-23
Amateur Baseball

The base ball clubs of the High school
and Occidental college will cross bats
for the second game of the series today
at 2:30 at Athletic park. These con.
tests are very exciting, and as Occiden-
tai has one game to it's credit, the High
school boys will try halA to tie the
games The public is invited to these
exhibitions of college sport.
The herald., 1896-05-23
And stu They Come

The City Brick company, Joseph Null
laly and Edward Simms yesterday in
stituted suit against the First Presby-
terian church of Los Angeles and Rob-
ert Jordan, to recover something over
$500 for labor and material furnished for
the new building on Figueroa street,
and that the same be declared a me-
chanics' lien against the property.
The herald., 1896-05-23
An Elaborate Luncheon

George L. Alexander, H. p Anderson,
]. B. Bushnell, Hancock Banning, e. M.
Burgoyne, B. F. Day, c. e. de Camp.
]. c. Joskill. L. A. Grant. c. D. Howry.
A. c. Jones, Bradner w. Lee, e. w.
MCGEE, f. K. Rule, E. B. Tufts. George
P. Taylor, c. H. White and William
Wincup yesterday sat down to an elab-
crate luncheon given by f. K. Rule,
president of the Jonathan club, to
George L. Alexander, the clubs former
president. Red and white arnations
were the flower colors.
The herald., 1896-05-23

Berceuse, a violin solo by Hollaender,
was given by Mr.. Earl b. Valentine with
grace and finish. Other literary num-
bers of the program We're selections from
James Whitcomb Riley and Eugene
Field, also Katherine Ritter Bruck's
The Swans Song. by Mr.. George II.
Valentine
The herald., 1896-05-23
Special q, A. r. Services

The Grand Army of the Republic will
attend special memorial services at the
Simpson tabernacle, Sunday morning,
next, at II o'clock. The body of the audi
torium will be reserved for the members
of the order, and it's auxiliarias the reg
ular congregation occupying the CALLER
les. A memorial sermon will be given
by the pastor DR.. Mclean, and there
will be appropriate services and decora-
tiOnS
The herald., 1896-05-23
Assignees Appointed

In the case of Gendie VS.. his creditors,
Judge Mckinley yesterday appointed
Gregory Perkins, jr., assignee, with
bond fixed at $1,000.
Moritz Meyberg was also appointed
assignee of Mrs. Josephine M. Workman
by Judge York, with bond fixed at$5O0.
The herald., 1896-05-23
Suits on PromIssorv Notes

The Market Street bank of San Fran
cisco yesterday instituted suit against
A. N. Mcdonald to recover on promis-
sorry note for $2S02.65, with interest, cost
Of suit etc
The herald., 1896-05-23
Pleaded Not GUILTY

In department one before Judge
Smith yesterday James Smith pleaded
not guilty to the charge of murder, and
his trial was set for June oath.
The case Of w. NJ. Forbes, charged
with burglary, and S. A. Garrett, went
on the call calendar.
The herald., 1896-05-23
On Failure Of Contract

8 C Dodge yesterday sued p. s. Kim
pie to recover $50, balance due on a
dwelling for F. #. Bicknell, which was
secured by bond, etc.
The herald., 1896-05-23
Suit for Divorce

Deffina Ajuque yesterday sued Man
uel Ajuque for divorce on the grounds of
extreme cruelty.
The herald., 1896-05-23
For the plaintiff

In the case of Holmes VS.. Backman ct
al. Judge York yesterday gave judg-
ment for the plaintiff. Findings We're
waived.
The herald., 1896-05-23
Dismissed Without Prejudice

The case Of Bury VS.. Hannah ct al
was dismissed by Judge Van Dyke with
out prejudice
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AN ARTISTIC CURTAIN.
story OF the Big Fire Told In Al Benz
der's Latest Work,

The new drop curtain which is shown at
the Third Avenue theater this week for
the first time merits more than the pass
ing comments ii has received. Aside from
the intrinsic workmanship. as illustrated
IN superb blending of light and shade.
and the exquisite drapery effect produced
In the artistically looped folds OF the
American nag. the curtain tells a story.
1t is to be presumed that many citizens of
Seattle are familiar with the myth of the
Phoenix. For the benefit OF those who are
a little rusty ON mythology. we will state
that the Phoenix was an alleged sexless
bird which possessed the unique faculty
OF reproducing itself ad libitum ad infini-
tum. 1t was impervious to fame. and
when reduced to cinders Il cheerfully
arose from It's own ashes. richer In plum
age and more superb in beauty. For
many years this symbol was moIopoiized
by insurance companies. Twenty years
ago Milton MOBILES. the popular dramatist.
seized upon 1t as the title for a drama
which is known and auo.ed wherever the
English language is spoken.
Manager Russell wanted new drop
curtain which should be at once artistic
and patriotic. He consulted Al Bender.
his scenic artist. Bender" said Russell.
you must have the curtain ready to be
shown on the opening night of the Mobiles
engagement" The name Of MOBILES al
ways euSkestS the fnOtlAX- bcfUeT RAU
frequently mounted the famous play In
Chicago. The combination OF names,
coupled with Seattle's great confiagration.
came like an inspiration to the artist IT
have IT. he said. Il will paint an ale
CORY OF Seattle rising Phoenix-like from
her own ashes" But how about the
Star Spangled Banner?' asked Russell.
''Oh. I'll ring that in all right enough"
said Bender. and he did. For as a matter
of fact the graceful folds OF Old Glory
constitute the most artistic feature OF an
altogether beautiful study. In the fore
ground are the biackeEed embers and
crumbling ruins Of old Seattle. while
through the smoke and fame rise like
modern Phoenix the massive donss and
towering steepies OF the new Seattle. II
symbol.zes the unfaitering faith and
sturdy courage Of our rugged Western
manhood. It says 70 all; Political dr.
ferences and local rivalr!es come and go
with the shifting tides OF current events:
but the superb spirit OF progress here
symbolized goes on forever. under the
asgss OF that GLORIOUS banner which has
made ana preserved US the greatest
amors the nations Of the earth.
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SOAP
Will do more in cleaning clothes than any soap
made. It's good thing. Try it. Your grocer
sells it at sc bar, SOC box :: !:

new appreciation Of the position Of aide-de
camp which he had held before but never
valued SO highly. He spoke lovingly Of
the character OK Lincoln. as awe-inspir-
ing, sprtnging up tro-n obscurity 10 NEE;
. grea. emergency and then when the
emergency had been fully met, vanishing
In mystery. But Of all the tributes which
you have ever heard TO that great man
i think you win agree with me that you
have never heard one tina. surpassed that
10 which you have listened tonight" said
Judge Langley, and the audience applaud
ed the sen timeat.
Then Mr.. De Caprio played another Sc
lection. and again the audience taxed his
kindness with an encore. Chief Of Stan
Dietrich. who is a pleasing speaker. made
an earnest appeal to his comrades OF the
q. A r. TO see to 1t that every old SOL
der Joined its ranks Then. after another
selection by the ouartette. the exercises
of the evening came TO q close with
Marching Through Georgia." led by the
quartette and Joined in by the large audi
ence. Commander Wrestling gave an in
vitatfon to all to meet the commander
in-chief. and nearly every one went for
ward to shake hands with him.
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The. Fvangc lists

The evsng elistlc services at the First
Presbyterian church last night were at
tended by fully e., people. and EIlioet and
Butts were as powerful as ever in their
dual irveca1sofls. After song BY 3. +.
Butts, Mr.. Elliott delivered an able ser
mon, taking as lis text, Come unto Me.
ali We thai are weary and heavy Laden, and
I VIII give YOU rest"
To-Day - what has been designated A.
rally day" At 3 O'Clock IN the morning
me g4lssorhooi prayer meetings" VIII be
held in TWENTY-FIVE different houses of the
csty Special cards OF invitation have been
sent out by the ladies tn whose homes
these meetings VIII BE he'd Al 10 o'clock
Elliott VIII preach q sermon TO Christians
A, s:s5 p. N. Butts vii condnct a chiidEen's
meeting. none but children beng admitted.
The uslsl service viii be heid this evening
a. O. CLOCK
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AMUsKMrNr.


Miss Anna Eva Fay had another FOOD
audience at the Seattle thea,er last night
which thoroughly enjoyed the lady's dark
cabtnec business and Mr.. Neil L,tchhads
monoiosues bu. was probably a tribe I'M
patient for Miss Fay to show her. mind
reading powers. as they had read Of this
in yesterdays Poss-inte;,igencer. She
was again biin6soideS and enve,oned with
white cloth to keep her electro forces
together, and 4 was again announced thar
tonight or tomorrow night she might be
able 10 appear before her audience with
out this covering. and that the dexlonstra-
tfon OF her powers might be still more
wonderful. Miss Fay gives the name Of
the Questiouer and then the question.
after which she gives an answer. Some
OF the questions and answers last night
were as follows:
NJ. B. Haynes-wil Gen Maceo live to
zee Cuba free7 Il don't believe he will
L. c. Brown-Is Mary weils IT believe
% do not see anything around her that
leads me 10 think the contrary
j. f. D.-How old are you? He asked
how Old I am. There il no need to an
swer that question
MI Payne-win A. F. Burleigh be q
delegate TO the Republican convention?
Yes. he will" (Appiause.D
Mr.. Neufsider-What has become Of J.
I. Bromley? He Is IN Memphis. Tenn.
don't believ" he is doing the same busi-
ness as he did here
Mrs Goodman-Shau I always remain
In Seattle? You certainly viii not. You
viii go to Tacoma"
President CTichson was thinking out Q
question. the lecturer sad. but the doctor
shook his head and denied It.
Nellie MAxwell-How long will I remain
IN Seattle? You viii remain here until
the fan
Mr.. Ciark-win it rain on Friday? IT
hardly think -. / hope Friday will be .
clear day"
L. c. E-When shall marry and
whera does he reside? He lives in Kent.
and you will be married this fall"
Carl Hathaway-He Is thinking about
some jewels he lost about six years ago.
He wants to know where they ere. They
are III l6 Ffrst street. Portland"
Mr.. Luthsr-Wnl Seattle or Tacoma win
the frat ball game? Seattle will win"
(Applause).
Mr.. Muland-win get married again.
Is that your question? NO. man,"
mumbled tho confused Mr.. MuIand. with
. God-forbid accent.
L. Cohn-Wiu Cuba be annexed TO the
United States? Yes. 1t WILL" (Applause).
NJ. Newman-If marry q freckled-faced
woman will the children be freckied? Il
don't think she will have YOU" Uaugh-
teri.
There were . number of questions about
marriage and money. and as to Inherit
ances, an island In France being prom
ised TO one ouestioner. and a number Of
comical questions that added 70 the gen.
eral merrimenc