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Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-12
STRANGERS FRIEND SOCIETY
HOLDS ENTERTAINING
New England Supper Is the Scene of
Much Enjoyment-Many
Attend

Burbank hall was the scene of much
enjoyment last evening on the occasion
of the first New England supper and
entertainment given by the Strangers
Friend society.
Conventionalities were laid aside and
125 people did justice to the sumptu-
Gus table spread in charge of the enter
tainment committee of the society. of
which Mrs. I<idder was the chairman.
Chaplain 1Iidder called upon DR.. w.
A. Lamb to pronounce the blessing, and
announced Judge York as POSTMASTER.
Judge York made an interesting adj
dress, intermingled with serious
thoughts and humorous anecdotes of
court scenes and speaking words of
praise of the work of the Strangers
Friend society.
Judge Wilbur declared in an inter-
esting address, in praise of the society,
that strangers constitute a special class
and should be recognized as such with
Christian fortitude.
Dr. Beebe spoke in a numerous vein
pertaining to his profession as phys
ician.
DR.. Lamb entertained the guests
with humorous remarks on what q.
Massachusetts Man Should Do in Los
Angeles"
u. Il. Angevine outlined his remarks
with amusing anecdotes, speaking
words of praise for Chaplain Kidder in
prosecuting the work of the society.
Attorney Danford eulogized the work
Of Chaplain and Mrs. Kidder, in the
cause of helping strangers.
Chaplain Kidder gave expressions of
heartfelt thanks for all favors be-
slowed in the great work entrusted to
his care.
The following interesting program
was rendered: Duet, Miss Stratton,
violin. Ralph Herendeen, clarinet;
reading, Miss York; violin solo, Miss
Stratton; Y. M. c. A. quartet; clari-
net solo, Ralph Herendeen. Miss
Stratton acted as accompanist.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-12
MUSIC AND
THE DRAMA
EstelIe Heart. Toniuht

Tonight at Dobinson hall Estelle
Catherine Heart, Los Angeles favor
ite contralto, will be heard in a well
coming home concert assisted by Miss
Mary Thresher, violinist, and Mrs.
Blanche Williams Robinson, accom-
panist.
This is the first opportunity Miss
Heartt has had to greet her many
friends since returning from a two
years sojourn in New York city, where
she worked under the best teachers of
music in the metropolis. Miss Heartt,
so her friends say, has come back a
most finished artist. Quite a number
of the selections have been written for
her by personal friends and her east
ern teachers.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-12
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
ELECTS OFFICERS
ANNUAL MEETING DEVELOPS
MANY CHANGES
NEW CONSTITUTION ADOPTED
Plans Discussed for Future Work Of
the Organization, but No
Definite Action Is
Taken

Lack Of harmony in a mild form
made itself felt at the annual election
of officers and business meeting of the
Municipal league, held in the directors
room of the chamber of commerce yes
terday afternoon.
The nominating committees report
on the head officers of the league was
accepted without question, but in the
election OF eight additional members
of the executive committee there was
a desire on the part of some to see the
number further increased by eight.
When this was denied, the names Of
eight members of the league were
placed in nomination, followed by an
animated discussion of whether they
should be voted upon.
The names of those selected by the
nominating committee, composed Of o.
r. johnson, w. J. Washburn, George
II. Stewart II. T. Lee and Kaspare
Cohn, won out by a large majority, but
not before the chair had been placed
in a quandary to dispose of the motions,
counter motions and amendments,
which followed each other in rapid sue
CeSsiOn
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-12

Johnny-Papa. what does 1t mean to be
apprenticed?
Papa-It means the binding one person
TO another by agreement. The person so
bound has to teach the other all he can OF
his trade or profession, while tho other has
TO watch and learn how things are done to
make himself useful In every way possible
Johnny-Then suppose you're apprenticed
to ma, amt you, dad?-London Tit-Bits.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-12
GOVERNOR PARDEE GRANTS
REPRlEVE TO MURDERER

BY Associated Press.
SAN JOSE, May 11-Lee Look, who.
after several trials, was to have been
hanged tomorrow, has been reprieved
by Governor Pardee for one week
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-12
Prof, lnnes Here

Frederick N. Innes, the famous band
master is in town looking after the
details of the coming May music fes-
tival.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-12

Sierra Vista townsite is located on the line
Of the Los Angel - Pacific railroad, Is about
midway between Santa Monica and Sawtelle
and Is an ideal location for home. Sidewalk
curbing and water piped 10 every lot is one
VI the extraordinary inducements offered 10 ali
purchasers OF lots at Saturdays auction sale
Can on A. t. Webster & Co., In the Mason
building, for further Information, free trans
Iortatlsn anu charts OF the property.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-11-25
NOTICE OF sPECIAY CITY TAX.

TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN: No
tice is hereby given that "A special tax
for the purpose of paving, grading and
street, from the West side Of West
Temple street to the East side of Third
West street in paving District No. T.
nance of the City Council, dated Octo-
Der 10th, 1905.
The property hereby assessed con
sists of the following described lots
and pieces of ground to wit: All of
lots S. 6. and s, block sc. all of lots
5 and 6, block 67, all of lots s, 6. and
3, block 6S. all of lots and 2. block n,
all of lots l and 2. block 70, Plat "a"
Salt Lake City Survey, abutting on said
street, as the same appear and are
City, to a depth of twenty-five. feet
back from said street, is payable in ten
equal installments. and will become
DELINQUENT as follows: one-tenth OF OF
shall become delinquent November 1st
1905; One-tenth thereof shall become
Delinquent May LIST, 1885, GS,,i,S one-te Nth
vember list, 1906; One-tenth thereof
shall become DELINQUENT May list. 1907;
One-tenth thereof shall become delin-
thereof shall become delinquent May
list, 1908; One-tenth thereof shall be
come delinquent November LIST, 1908;
One-tenth thereof shall become deln-.
ouent May list, 1909; One-tenth thereof
shall become delinquent November LIST,
1909, and One-tenth thereof shall be-
come delinquent May list, 1910 Eacn
Of said installments except the first
shall draw interest at the rate of 6 per
cent per annum from the time of the
levy until delinquent and II any or
either of said installments shall become
delinquent, interest thereon shall be at
the rate of per cent per .annum from
the delinquency until such delinquent
installments are fully paid. All special
taxes are payable at my office, Room
1O2. city and County Building, Salt
Lake City.
FISHER HARRIS,
CITY Treasurer and Special Tax
Collector ~
Deputy.
Paving Extension No. II:
Date of first publication, October
2Sth 1905.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-11-25
NOTICE OF SPECIAL CITY TAX.

To Whom 1t May Concern: Notice is
hereby given that n special tax Tor
the purpose of constructing sewer on
First street between n and o streets
in Sewer District No. l, has been lev
led and confirmed by ordinance OF the
city council dated October 27th, 1903.
Said tax Is levied upon the following
real property in Salt Lake City, to-wit;
All of lots 3 and 4, block s, and all OF
lots / and 2, block Q, Plat C. salt
Lake City Survey. to n depth of TWEEN
ty-five feet back. from said street, is
payable in six equal installments: ana
will become delinquent as follows:
Said first installment on November
27th 1905: said second installment on
November 9th, 1906; said third install,
ment on November 9th, 1907; saiu
fourth installment on November 27th'
1908; said fifth installment on NoVem-
Der eth, 1909, and said sixth install
said installments, except the first. shall
draw interest at the rate of per cent
per annum, from the date of the levy.
as aforesaid, and If any or either OF
said installments shall be unpaid when
they become delinquent, interest there
on shall be at the rate of per cent per
annum until such delinquent install
ments are fully paid. All special taxes
are payable at my office, room lO2, CITY
and County Building. Salt Lake Clty'
FISHER HARRIS,
City Treasurer and Special Tax Col
lector.
BY George II. Wood, Deputy
Sewer Extension No. 1863
Date of first publication NOV. 26th,
1905.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-11-25
G. M. Nielsen,
Attorney,
Constitution Bldg.
Notice to Creditors.

Estate of John B. Fielding, De-
ceased
Creditors will present claims with
vouchers to the undersigned at the law
office of G. M. Nielsen, Constitution
Building, Salt Lake City, Utah. on or
before the list day of April, A. ID. 1906.
ELIZABETH FIELDING,
Administrative of the Estate of John
b. Fielding, Deceased.
G.. M. NIELSEN,
Attorney for Estate.
Date of first publication, Nov. 25
A. ID. 1905.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
FIRES IN JANUARY.
Report Of Operations Submitted to
Commissioners.

The report of the operations of the Dis
trict fire department for the month of jan
uary was submitted to the Commissioners
today by Chief Engineer William T. Belt
OF the department. Chief Belt reports that
during the month the total number Of
alarms received was 81, of which 80 were
bell alarms and "a local alarms OF the 80
bell alarms were false, and the As fires
caused an estimated loss of S1O213 to prom
erty, insured for 1913, 100. The "a local fires
entailed an estimated loss of $50 to prom
erty insured for SLID
The total loss for the month was $40 4o3
or little over 3 per cent of the total IN
surance, $324,2I5 and as compared with the
loss of the preceding January was less than
third. For three of the bell alarm fires
second alarms were sounded but in each
case the loss was small, the largest not ex.
ceeding $1,000.
Fifty-two of the fires occurred in brick
structures. IL in frames and 8 In stone
ones; occurred in cars, 2 for the burning
OF brush and the other fire was the burn
ing of a lumber pile. At the fire for which
box GIG was sounded the 18th instant
Mary Wade, colored, aged sixty received
burns that proved fatal. This was the onIv
serious casualty of the few reported during
the month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
COMMITTEES APPOINTED.
Lincoln Relief Corps Preparing for
Flag Day Celebration.

Mrs. Jennie I. Thomson, president of Lin
coin Relief Corps. auxiliary to Lincoln Post,
has announced her committees, the men,
bers of which will be responsible for the
work in their respective departments dur
ing the year.
The committees appointed are as follows:
Executive-Mrs. Mary E. Hall, chairman;
Mrs Annie w. Johnson, Mrs. Ida l.. Chase,
Mrs. Mamie G. Davis, Mrs. Ida A. Old
royd, Mrs. Helen Stone, Mrs. Eliza Naylor.
Mrs Marion Lewis, Mrs. Jennie s. Raub,
Mrs. Mary ]. Exley, Mrs. Susie r. Jacobs,
Mrs. Sarah E. Newland, Mrs. Olive Ray
mond, Mrs. Mary V. Goundie. Mrs. Hannah
]. Devoe. Mrs Isabel Worrell Ball. Mrs.
Elizabeth Donahoo Mrs. Nora Edgar, Mrs.
Emma Hempler, Mrs. Cornelia Avery, Mrs.
Francis T. Holmes, Mrs. Margaret Walker,
Mrs. Berth S. Rogers, Mrs. Georgiana
Evans. Mrs Emma Ferguson. Mrs. Laura
Seymour. Mrs. Mary e. Aicorn:
Social-Mrs. Sarah f. Vandorem chair
man; Mrs. Susie R. Jacobs, Mrs. Clara j.
Lusby, Mrs. Elizabeth c. Barber, Mrs. An
ME NJ Wheeler, Mrs. Margaret A. Burke,
Mrs. Sarah f.. Morrison, Mrs. Mary Bush
by, Mrs. Susie HI. Rose, Mrs. Henrietta
Goundie, Mrs. Watson, Miss Lizzie Len
man, Mrs. Hannah Devoe, Mrs. Emma J.
Yingling. Mrs. Lizzie Cross. Mrs Susie s.
Williams Mrs Lizzie Mason, Mrs. Marga-
ret Wallace, Mrs. Sarah C. Turnbull, Mrs.
Amina M. Braden, Mrs Marian R. Nc
CURE, Mrs. Elmira Foley, Mrs. Mollle J.
Teachum. Mrs. Nellie Cole, Mrs. Mary E.
Dow, Mrs. Sallie Denham, Mrs. Margaret
A. Parker
Relef-Mrs. Addie Feathers, chairman;
Mrs. Annie M. Wheeler, Mrs. Mary j.. tx
ley. Mrs. Bertha s. Rogers, Mrs. Isabella
Bontz, Mrs. Olive Raymond.
Employment-Mrs. Genie Street, chairman;
Mrs. Helen Stone, Mrs. Susie HI. Rose, Mrs.
Jennie S. Raub, Mrs. Rachel w. Fernandez.
Auditing-Mrs. Annie w Johnson, Mrs.
Mamie G. Davis, Mrs. Mary " Goundle
Conference committee-Mrs Margaret
Walker, chairman; Mrs. Annie M
Wheeler, Mrs. Ida l.. Chase, Mrs. Genie
Street, Mrs Emma J. Yingling.
Program committee-Mrs. Addie Feath-
ers, chairman; Miss Newland, Miss E.
Newland, Miss Mary Yost Wood, Miss
Cornelia Clay.
Good of order-Mrs. Naylor, Mrs. Marks,
Mrs. Rose.
Coincidence committee--Mrs. Martha j.
Johns, Mrs. Mamie G. Davis, Mrs. Kath-
arine Phillips.
Mrs. Ida A. Oldroyd, National Junior
wee president, who was the founder of
the Sewing Circle of Lincoln Corps, was
again appointed directress and is also
chairman of the flower committee.
Lincoln Corps is already arranging for
rag day celebration. which takes place
June IA The exercises will take place In
some church or other large building, where
the public Will be Welcomed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
To Amend Union Station Act.

Senator Gallinger introduced bill today
to amend the act of February %. 1903. to
provide for union station This bill pro-
vides that in order to secure facilities for
handling baggage, etc., the g Washington
Terminal Company may construct tracks
between the eastern line of the terminal
area, as described in the union station act,
to the western line of I'd street east It
provides that the necessary land may be
secured by purchase or condemnation and
that Chicago and G streets, in squares
1l9 and 720. may be closed to the eastern
terminal of the western building line of
"a street east. The terminal company is
also authorized to secure by purchase or
condemnation square 721, between the east
ern line of the terminal area and the west
ern building line of I'd street east, between
E street and the east and west public alley
between LIST and California streets The
terminal company is to dedicate to the Dis
trict land for a Sixty-foot street on the
eastern side of the terminal area from r
street to California avenue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06

a member of the Steuben commission and
Gen. III. c. King is a member of the Nc
Clellan commission.
The Mcclellan statue is to be erected in
the reservation at the intersection of Con-
necticut avenue and n street. The meet
ing of the commission this afternoon is for
the purpose of considering the design for
the statue submitted by Mr.. Frederick Mac
Monies
The Steuben statue is to be erected at the
northwest corner of Lafayette Park. Mr..
st. Gaudens, who was invited to design the
statue has found it impossible to do so by
reason of other engagements The com
mission is to select some other artist for
the work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
Bad Entire Length.

The general ice conditions on the river are
unchanged. the entire surface of the stream
still being covered from it's source to its
mouth with a sheet varying in thickness
from six inches to two feet and thicker.
The Norfolk line steamer due here yester-
day morning did not arrive here until about
> o'clock yesterday evening, and the steam
er due here this morning came into her
dock about | O'Clock this afternoon. The
officers of the steamers report having run
through ice from Norfolk to this city, and
finding 1t particularly heavy from Maryland
Point to Indian Head. where the channel
made by the naval tugs from the navy yard
here begins. The steamers are leaving this
city on their down trips at their regular
schedule time, and are taking mail and pas
sengers from the Baltimore steamers that
are unable to go down the bay.
The steamer Newport News left this city
YESTERDAY morning to aid the steamer COM
ing to this city. At Alexandria she ran
into hard ice and at 3 o'clock yesterda y
afternoon she had not reached River View
ana she turned around and came back to
this city. An hour after she passed Alex
audria boys We're running over the ice that
she had broken up.
The steamer Estelle Randall is still on
her route, but Saturday was able to 90 as
far as Marshall Hall only. On the up trir
she had a passenger for Fort Foote, but
being unable to get into the wharf Capt
II. 5. Randall ran plank out upon the ice
and the passenger walked ashore on the
ice dragging his trunk after him.
The Norfolk and Washington line will to-
night start the steamer Newport News
from this city to meet the steamer bound
here from Norfolk in order that she may be
able TO reach this city earlier in the day
RlVermen say they see no prospect of ar
carry resumption OF navigation on the river
as ten days or two weeks would be re.
duired TO get the river free of ice should a
thaw start now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
BACK FROM MANCHURIA
Capt. Reichmann Reports to the De-
partment His Return.

Capt. Carl Reichmann of the 18th Infan-
try was at the War Department today and
reported his return from Manchuria. where
he was engaged for several months observ-
Ing the operations of the Russian army I'M
der General Kuropatkin. He left the scene
Of operations early In December. and has
not knowledge of what has occurred since.
except through the newspapers He de-
cltnes to discuss his experiences with the
Russian army and says his observations
will be the subject of confidential report
to the War Department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
Japanese Sanitary Methods.

DIR. L. L. Seaman was heard today by
the House committee on military affairs on
a project to increase the efficiency of the
medical department of the army. Dr. Sea-
man has recently returned from an otserya-
ton tour. with the japanese army and his
comparison of sanitation and medical
methods between the Japanese and Ameri-
can armies was embodied In these words:
They go US q million times better In
sanitation and military supplies" He said
that but one per cent. Of sickness is fatal
with the Japanese army, while 10 per cent.
OF the sickness In the American army dur
Ing the Spanish war was fatal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
A L'ENFANT TOMBSTONE.
A Bill introduced by Senator Lodge
Today y

Senator Lodge today introduced bill
appropriating $500 to enable the Commits
sioners to purchase and erect over the
grave OF Major Pierre Charles L'Enfant
at its present location tombstone proper
ly inscribed. 1t is provided that the land
Tor this purpose shalla be dedicated, to-
gether with right of way to the nearest
public highway.
Representative Mudd introduced in the
House the bill introduced in the Senate
providing for monument over the grave
of l. Enfant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
For Support of Fire Departments.

Senator Clapp today introduced as an
amendment to House bill for the regula.
ton and supervision of insurance a pro.
vision requiring insurance companies to
aid In the support Of organized fire de-
partments. 1t requires that every fire In.
surance company. on or before July 1 of
each year. shall pay to the treasurer Of
each state an amount equal to per cent
of the gross premiums received by each
company In each town. village or city
having an organized fire department. This
revenue would be disbursed for the better
equipment OF the departments and for the
RELIEF OF sick. injured or disabled firemer,
their families or widows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
OREGON LAND FRAUDS.
Grand Jury to Make Further Investi-
gations-Oficials Involved

PORTLAND, Ore, February 4.-The fed
eral grand jury. which is investigating the
charges Of fraud in connection with gov
eminent lands, will conclude its labors this
week. the presence of United States Distric.
Attorney F. j. Heney being required in
Washington to argue a motion for habeas
corpus in the Hyde Benson case before the
Supreme Court of the United States on
February 20.
In an interview given to the Associated
Press MIR. Heney said: "a number of
cases will be investigated by the grand jury
TINS week which are of equal Importance
from national standpoint to any of those
In which indictments have been returned
at the present term. number Of Off
Gals and ex-offfcials are included in the
list of persons who will be investigated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
Movements of Naval Vessels.

The torpedo boat -destroyers Whipple,
Truxtun and Hull have arrived at Culebra,
the Saturn at San Diego, the Hartford and
the Minneapolis at Ponce, Ell Cano at
Shanghai and the Alexander at Cavite.
The cruiser Columbia has left Tortugas
for Ponce. the Leonidas has sailed from
Hampton Roads for Guantanamo, the BEN
nington has left Acapulco for San Diego.
the Nero has left Bahia for San Juan, the
Solace has sailed from Cavite for Guam,
the Culgoa has left San Juan for New York
and the Worden left Month Cristi yesterday
fors Guantanamo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
Lieut.. Chance Court

First Lieut.. William w. Chance of the Sd
Company of Coast Artillery stationed at
Fort Moultrie, Charleston, S. c.. has been
tried by ceurt-martial on charges OF being
absent without leave and conduct to the
prejudice of good order and military dis
cipline. The result of the trial is not known
here Lieutenant Chance is "A nephew of
appointed 10 the army from this city in
1901. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
TWO PROPOSED STATUES.
Meeting Of the Mcclellan and Steuben
Commissions

The statue commissions charged with
the erection of statues in this city of Gen.
George B. Mcclellan and Baron Won Steu-
ben met at the home of Senator Wetmore.
on X street, this afternoon. Secretary Taft
and Senator Wetmore are members OF both
commissions. Representative McCieary Is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
Local Builder Lowest Bidder

Mr. VIM, III. MeCrea of this city was the
lowest bidder for the work of erecting a
brick building at Rosslyn, Va. designed
Tor use as a coal-testing depot for the
Quartermaster's department of the army
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
Building Permit Issued

A building permit was issued today to
the Kalorama Apartment House Companv
for six-story fire-proof apartment house
1888 New Hampshire avenue northwest:
cost, $4,000. so
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06

tive and judicial appropriation bill, provid-
ing money for the fiscal year ending June
80, 1906 '+'- 7'''.ie '-s-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
Inquiry Into Army TRANSPORT serr;o.

The House committee on military affairs
today authorized favorable report on the
Humphrey resolution asking detailed in
garding the army transport service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
Secretary Hay Resumes His Duties.

Secretary Hay resumed his official du-
ties at the State Department this morning
after an absence of about two weeks on
account of a severe cold