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Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-09
PRONUNCIATION OF JAPANESE

The fall of Port Arthur and the likelihood of
early clash between the great armies of Oyama and
kuropatkn intensity interest in all things connected
with the Russian-Japanese war. Even the of
persons and places mentioned in the reports seem
important than before This is true particularly
in respect to the Japanese sde and hence the
of Japan, and particularly the orhoepy of the
Japanese interest Americans now
1t is fact suspected by the general reader of
the war that the pronunciation of Japa
words as they appear in English is as simple as
A c. Any person of ordinary intelligence can mas
ter the pronunciation in few minutes by following the
suggestions subjoined. 1t should be remembered
however, that the Japanese words encountered in
English print rendered in what the Japanese call
somaji-meaning the Roman English alphabet.
There is so-caled alphabet in the Japanese Ian
guage The basis of the language is sylabary repre-
senting all the sounds. There fifty primary sylla-
bles and about many more secondary ones, The
key of the language, like that Of the English is COM
posed of vowel sounds They differ but little from
the English a. e, j. O. H. but in that difference lies the
secret of easy pronunciation of Japanese by Amer
The vowes in Japanese pronounced thus: as
if spelled ah, ay, ee, as in English,
Now for test take the of Gen. Kuroki. Remem.
bering the Japanese pronunciation of the vowes, we
have the generals name sounded thus-Koorow-kee.
There is scarcely any accent in correct Japanese
orthoepy. Again, Admiral Kamimura- -Kah-mee-moo-
rah. Most Of the Japanese sylables as we see them
in somaji are composed Of only two letters, and
syllable has more than three letters. The vowel sound
as above described indicates the correct pronunciation
in every instance, although there certain modifca-
tions which be pointed out in brief reference
to the general subject.
The written language of Japan is simple in Itself
but is difficult for foreigners to acquire it because of
the of Chinese ideographs. Chinese written
character may anything from single word to
whole sentence, and the Japanese the ideographs
for the sake of brevity. Such also is partly be-
cause the Chinese language is classic with the Japa
nese Just as Greek and Latin are classics with
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-09

Deep yokes are very generally be-
coming and just now are among the
most fashionable of all models. This
very attractive waist shows one of
cream-colored lace over chiffon COM
bned with a full blouse of pale blue
crepe poplin and includes sleeves of
the very latest model. The trimming
ings of the material gathered through
the middle and finished with tiny silk
braid over the stitching. In addition
to outlining the yoke and concealing
the closing at the front it is continued
round, the lower edge falling over the
belt to give a bolero suggestion. The
sleeves are of the "leg O. mutton"
sort and generously full above the ell
bows, snug fitting below. At the waist
is worn shaped belt of panne velvet
and a little fall of lace completes the
front.
The waist consists of the fitted lin
ing, the full back and fronts with the
yoke. The yoke is hooked over onto
the left shoulder seam while the waist
aud lining are closed separately at the
front. The sleeves are made in one
piece each, arranged over fitted found
atlons that are faced to form the
cuffs. The deep girdle is smoothly
fitted and extended slightly below the
waist line at the front.
The quantity of material required for the
medium size is 39s yards 2l inches wide 3M 27
inches wide or yards "A inches wide with /
yard of all-over lace and y yards of velvet for
belt
The pattern 1872 is cut in sizes for 80, a.,
&c. 3S and 40 inch bust measure.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-09
"Dip an Done Wild 1t"

Bishop Wilmer Of Alabama, famous
raconteur, often told the following
story:
He had baptized and confirmed an ola
negro as a member of the Episcopal
church South.
Several weeks later the bishop heard
that he had resigned that membership
and had been immersed, becoming
professor of the Baptist persuasion.
When next the bishop met the ola
negro he asked: "Josiah, why did you
leave my church? Anybody hurt your
feelings there, or anything like THAR
"La. no, Maise Hooker, la no! DE
Piscopals dey is gemmen eft dey amt
nottin 'else. Oar amt nobody nut
nv feeIin's. No, sub. I lef dat chuch
Gaze 1 couldn't read in de book. Dey
all reads an ansahs back so cheerful
lax, an des kaze / can't read can
come in right, an de folks looks 'rouh
when 1 ansahs wrong an hearty.
boun' to leave dat chuch."
"And why did you leave the Metno-
dist church so suddenly"
"Well, you see, Maise Hooker. dem
Mefodis' folks dey is alas holdin'
'ouiry Meetin'. Now you know yoset'
Maise Hooker cullud men can't stan
too much 'quirin' into. I 'bliged 10
quit dat chuch."
"Do you think. Josiah, you can sticA
to the Baptist church,?
"I,a, vas, massa! 'Kaze wild de Bap-
lists hits jes' dip an done wild II!
Minneapolis Journal.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-09
oounod's "Amber Ear"

"Play the Amber Ear" said the
waiter to the leader of the restaurant
orchestra, while the people at nearby
tables chuckled.
you mean The Gondolier' cor
rected the leader, leaning over tne
edge of the little music balcony.
'No," persisted the waiter. Il askeu
her was that it. and she said mo- Sne
wants you to play Amber Ear
s'You go back and ask her again.
said the leader with a laugh, and ne
Watched the waiter make his. way
across the room. In moment he was
back.
al asked the lady. and she said she
wanted you to play the Amber Ear
he said, with a touch of vexation. "She
says you ought to know it, If you're
musician"
wait a minute" the leader said. A
moment later he was at the table where
sat the lady of the request. and he
came back smiling. He climbed into
the little balcony, and presently there
mingled with the fragrance of rare
bits and the Newburgs the strains OF
Gounod's save Marian. Y. Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-09

Hope for the early displacement of the local Southern
Pacific station by a structure is snuffed out by
Julius Kruttschnitt, head of the maintenance depart
ment of the road The company cannot afford the
pense of building he says because Of the heavy
financial drain for road improvement and equipment.
Hence the negro minstrel joke, worked off here
Gently, still will be appropriate What finally became
of Noahs ark?" at converted into the Arcade
depot at Los Angeles
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-09

promising start made Saturday at the
meeting in the Chamber of Commerce building in
furtherance of the project for pathological station in
the orange elt devoted to the scientific study OF fruit
production for general research in vegetable cuva
tion 1t is proposed to amend the proposition submitted
to the legislature for agricultural building and farm
in connection with the state university by asking for
an appropriation to meet the cost of the proposed
pathological station in this section.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-09

A marvellous example was given on New Years day
the wonders of modern journalism On that day the
New York Times moved its plant from che old home of
the paper on City Hall square to the home three
miles away, at Fortysecond street and Broadway Pom
derous presses and many ypesetting machines, heavy
but intricate in construction were taken apart moved
and put together again in time for service in the next
days issue of the paper dozen years the Times
building, which had been enlarged from five to
thirteenstory structure the taest building in New
York The structure is the taest now but 1t com
prises thirtyone stories, three of which under
ground.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-09
Squared Himself

81 don't think ever can forgive you
for IT," she pouted. You pretended to
be so busy with your newspaper when
entered a crowded street car this
morning that you didn't see me, yet
there 1 stood in the aisle, In plain
sight"
you in plain sight Miss Gringo?"
he exclaimed. mot on your platinum
print If you were standing there you
were dazzingly beautiful slght!"
Did she forgive him? Well!-Chicaso
Tribune.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-09
One Hundred and Fifty Miles an Hour

1t is expected to reach a speed OF
15O miles an hour in the new tests
which win be made on the high-speed
electric line near Berlin. 1t will be
remembered that the last experiments
which were made on the specially laid
track from Berlin (Marienfeld) to
zossen, resulted in a speed OF over 1870
miles an hour.-New York World.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-09
GOOD ONES
A False Rumor

Il have been told" said Mrs. Old
CASTLE that your daughter has been
doing some wonderful things in pyros-
raphy."
"Oh, no." replied her hostess. "she
amt been there at all. The last let
ter we had from her she was in Pitts
burg, and thought she'd go right
through to Washington Chicago
Record Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-09
PATTERN NO. ls7s

A paper pattern of this garment can
be obtained by filling in above order
and directing it to The Heralds pat
tern department. 1t viii be sent post
paid, within ten days, on receipt OF
ten cents.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-09

The New York World says: with California re-
porting production of 25OOOOOO pounds of prunes the
boarding house keeper be optimistic Senator
Depew." Yes, that figure represents good many
prnes-62 500 TONS about 1925 carloads But that is
less than oneeighth of this orange production
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-09

Los Angeles, well San Francisco
boast earthquakes barely percepble visit of
that kind being noted Friday at $50 a. and more
noticeable Saturday afternoon at $3.50. Tourists
need have msgivng about getting the full allowance
of natural attractions in this section.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-09

Jacob Ris has stirring sympathetic Los Angeles
people by portrayas of boys the slums
of New York would be grand thing surely to reform
such youth and convert them into reputable citizens
But it would be a less difficult problem to convert
hyenas into house pets.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-09

According to The Herad's representative in Wash
ington the joint Arizona and New Mexico statehood bill
will fail of passage in any form" AS The Herald has
said heretofore unlikely that the senate would
force Arizona into unwilling alliance after all the
facts were fairly presented
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-09

In order to obviate the frequent dis
putes as to the ages OF children the
steamboat authorities in Switzerland
have decided that in every case where
doubt arises the child must be meas
ured. All children under two feet are
to have free passage. and those be-
tween two feet and four feet are to
pay half fare.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-09

San Diego made record in its election on Saturday
by adopting twenty-seven charter amendments. One
prominent feature provides for reduction of the city
council nine members there being at present twenty
seven From the Los Angeles viewpoint it causes a
shudder even think of council with three times
many members as we now have
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-09

All the railway systems combined seem to be no
match for the ticket scapers who defanty continue
business spite of all efforts to suppress them 1t is
fortunate for the early settlers in America that they
had only Indian scapers and not the railway kind to
contend against,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-09

Entries for the senatorial continue to be made
at Sacramento The latest reported is Ulysses S.
Grant of San Diego, who conspicuous in the
six years ago. The dark horse" however, still is con-
cealed somewhere in the paddock.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-09

Chicago university professor claims to have made
discoveries which will clear the mystery about the
predecessor of the American Indian 1t will not be sur
prsing of those savants discovers that Chicago
is on the site of the Garden of Eden.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-09

1t is reported from Paris that two Americans who
recently visited Corsica suspected Of stealing relics
from the birthplace of Napoleon. There is evidently
mistake of identity however, there is mention Of
the disappearance of the house
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-09

Again the Express intimates that Mayor McAleer
failed to consult it before making an appointment. OF
the mayors choice for secretary of the fire department
the evening twinkler says: "Mr. OBren has prac-
tieal experience in fire department affairs" Too bad.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-09
Bishop conaty Speaks

At the service yesterday afternoon
Bishop Conaty made an address in
which he thanked those who had as
sisted in the work and gave an out
line of that which had been accom-
plished by the association. He said
in part:
"You remember the beginning of the
work of this association of Catholic
women. shall never forget the i'm
preston a year ago last Christmas
the time of my first visit to the asso-
ciation-and noted the devotion Of
many who came from distant parts Of
the city. At that time 1 was inn
pressed with the cramped condition and
felt that better results could be Sc
cured by more commodious quarters.
1.-THE settlement work is one with
which people of large cities are more or
less acquainted, especially in the Sec
tions where the want Of opportunity for
the Improvement Of the children is felt.
1t is one of the greatest works or the
Christian church to give the look or
kindness and to make the young life
feel. no matter what it's social condi-
ton or how poor it's home, that there
is large Christian love to help 1t to
be the man or woman God intended 1t
to be. Nothing we can do Will please
Almighty God more than to go after
the depressed and bring them to a
better condition.
"This building is blessed today in
the Holy Epiphany time. when we are
reminded of the childhood Of Christ,
He came to teach us as a little child
like them, helpless and unknown. He
came to teach poverty is no disgrace
and to lift up humanity"
Following the service those present
were given an opportunity to inspect
| the building.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-09

The Japanese diet adopted a resolution attributing
the fall of Port Arthur ito the emperors iustrious
virtue" But of the guns that projected the
eleven inch shells helped a little.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-09

Speaker Prescott of the assembly so rapidly in
political distinction that fame to have made him
dizzy endangering tumble to the starting place.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-09
DEDICATE NEW
BROWNSON HOME
RESCUE WORK COMMENDED
BY BISHOP
Large Congregation Attends Exercises
of Pretty New Settlement
House on jackson
Street
Street

The pretty new building of the
Brownson House Settlement associa-
ton at I'll Jackson street was dedi-
Gated yesterday afternoon with i'm
pressive services. The building, which
was recently completed, was filled with
a large congregation, many being una
BILE to secure admission to the service.
Bishop Conaty officiated, being as
sisted by Revs G. Donahue and T.
Piacentini. Following the dedicatory
service benediction of the blessed sac
rament was given and a TIE Deum
was sung.
The building, which is located on a
spacious lot, is admirably adapted to
the work of the association. The as
sembly room can be used for lectures
and social purposes and can be divided
into three club rooms by folding doors.
On Sundays 1t will be transformed into
a chapel the white altar in a curtained
alcove being then exposed to view. The
altar, which is Of simple design, is in
harmony with the mission style fur
nishings and is surmounted with a
beautiful statue of the child Christ,
which is particularly appropriate to the
work of the association among the
children.
The Brownson House Settlement as
sociation began it's work in 1901 in
rented cottage on Also street. 1t was
the outcome of a suggestion made to
the Cathedral Aid society by Rev. j..
]. Clifford. Bishop Montgomery from
it's inception aided and substantially
assisted in the work. The work is de-
signed for religious, social and philan-
thropic ends, and strives to reach
these by settlement methods. Clubs
were first organized among the chill
dren of the neighborhood, which met
after school, when sewing. cardboard
sloyd, basket-making, singing and
games were taught. Many close and
lasting friendships have been formed
among the workers and children.
Bishop Conaty has put the work on a
surer basis by his Endorsement and the
new quarters which he has made avail
able
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-28
POSTOFFICE ROBBERS
SECURED NO BOOTY

Nantasket, Mass. Aug. 2S.-Robberr
broke into the postoffice here during the
night, and after an unsuccessful attempt
to secure money and stamps made their
escape in the direction of Brockton by
stealing a harness and wagon and then a
horse from the Nantasket stable. and
later another horse from a barn at
bingham.
The break was not known till the post
Office was opened FOR business today The
robbers had secured tools by entering a
blacksmith shop and then forced their
way into the postoiffce. The outer door
OF the postoffice safe was found unlocked.
but IL was necessary TO break through
several inner compartments. The safe
was empty. however
Then the robbers stole n wagon and
harness from the stable Of David O. Wade
and a horse from the stable OF John
OConnor. drove 10 bingham, but the
horse becoming exhausted they left him
by the roadside and stealing fresh
animal at the farm OF J. l.. Anderson
drove swiftly away
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-28
PENNSYLV WANNA RAILROAD
QUESTIONS JURISDICTION

The Pennsylvania Railroad company
claims the Sixth district court has no
Jurisdiction Of a case that has been en-
tered in that court by Jacob Berger. The
latter I'm December last shipped some
feathers over the New York, New Haven
and Hartford railroad to be delivered to
the Pennsylvania road and transported 10
Newark.
The feathers were 10 be delivered 10
Mr.. Berger. hut neither he nor any au q
thorized agent Of his received them.
Counsel for the defendant corporation
Tininghast e. Murdock. filed a plea claim
ing that service OF a writ of summons
on a freight solicitor of the Pennsylvania
road in this city was not a service on
the corporation so as to compel II 10 de-
fe,ld suit in the district court.
Under the provisions OF the Court and
Practice act writ of summons may he
served on any agent OF a corporation do
ing business In this state. The Pennsyl-
-y-1r+a- road claims II has no tracks or en-
gines in this state and its soliciting of
freight through an office here by freight
solicitor here does not bring the cor
poration within the line OF doing busi-
ness here.
Mr. Berger. through his counsel, Page,
Page e. Gushing. demeurred TO this plea,
claiming the corporation sued does busi-
ness in this state within the meaning Of
the Court and Practice act Judge Rueck-
ert reserved decision.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-28
TOXIC MAY DECIDE
WHETHER|Ti iST0
Be PEACE Or WAR

Portsmouth, Aug 2-The Associated definite
edge that President Roosevelt authorized behalf of Japan
waive all claims for indemnity reimbursement for the of the
and cede back Russia Sakhaln island
leaving the redemption price of the arbitration of
mixed commission.
This statement transmitted the Russian through
the ambassador ST. Petersburg An Associated Press
telegram announced that the reply partially responsive
There believe that this proposition behalf of Japan
clearly understood Peterho but supposed be
vva of the efforts of Japan indemnity under the gse
of purchase money for the fraction of Sakhaln.
TO CLEAR UP THE SITUATION.
1t believed the conference which held evening between
Messrs Wte Takah purpose clearing
situation and improbable that following the
of its ally Great Britain Japan will settle the whole ques
of the redemption price of Sakhan Dogger bank troubles
adjusted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-28
A PUBLIC
DUTY, SAYS
Mr.. RYAN

Seattle, Wash, Aug &-Thomas +.
Ryan. the fnancier OF New York in an in
terview here today with the Associated
Press said This Is my eighth visit to the
Pacific coast. am astounded at the pro-
gress OF the country since my last visit in
1901 and evidence OF prosperity to be seen
on all sides
"As TO the Equitable Life, my purchase
OF the control OF the stock and inducing
Mr. Morton TO take the presidency was
only a public duty which any number OF
other men would readily have performed.
] happened from my relations to some Of
the parties engaged I'm the conflicts 20
have n better view OF the situation than
some Of the others. That was all.
The management OF all the great life
insurance companies must become an
open book or confidence which Is the
very foundation on which they exist will
not soon he restored. The federal govern
ment should have practically the supervi-
sion OF life insurance companies as IL has
over national banks. The officers and
managers OF these companies have in
their keeping a trust most sacred and
I am quite sure that President Roosevelt
has given this question much thought
and I hope he will express his opinions TO
Congress in his usual vigorous and
straightforward way"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-28
ONE KILLED AND
ONE FATALLY INJURED

Logansport Ind. Aug 2s.-One man was
killed, another fatally injured and a num-
Der OF passengers seriously hurt in a
collision on the Pennsylvania railroad.
about three miles from this city, early
today.
Fireman Eversole OF Richmond is dead,
pinioned beneath his engine Engineer
Grady was thrown beneath his engine and
both legs were severed. He cannot re-
cover The injured: James Henderson.
Logansport: County Treasurer owen Nc
Greevy, Logansport. back injured; T. G.
McGreevy, Hamilton. o. cut and bruised
George Brown; Logansport, probably in
iured internally.
The wrecked train was an excursion re-
turning from Cincinnati AS Il entered
the south yard they collided with the
other train. There were 10 cars on the
excursion train, four OF which left the
track
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-28

The japanese contention is that SAX
halin is de facto in it's possession and that
Russia has no means at her command
for its present recovery. II IS understood
that Mr.. Witte has accepted this view
in principle and expressed the judgement
that Russia should pay something in the
nature OF redemption money. II Is be-
lieved that the Toxic council which is in
session this morning is considering this
phase OF the question.
NOT AT PRESIDENTS SUGGESTION.
1t is not true that Adjournment
which was agreed to the last night until
Tuesday afternoon was made at the sug
gestion OF President Roosevelt. There is
reason 20 believe that he knew nothing
whatever Of II, but that the adjournment
was by mutual agreement between
Messrs Witte and Takahira.
MEANS WAR OR PEACE.
Toxic. Aug. 2s.-The conference of the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-28
LOST HOLD ON PARACHUTE
AND FELL 1900 FEET To DEATH

81. Louis. Mo. Aug. 2.-Releasing his
grasp on trapeze attached 10 para
chute as the latter opened TO the wind.
1900 feet above the ground. John VIII
llams. IS years old. was dashed TO his
death yesterday at Redhouse park near
Cahoki.
As the aeronaut proceeded I'm his prepa-
rations 90 ascend Williams rushed for
ward The balloon rose with Williams and
the aeronaut As the parachute COM
menced 20 hll in the wind and the rapid
descent of the canvas was suddenly
checked Williams jerked loose from the
bar and his body shot downwards The
aerouaut alightod safely.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-28
AWARDED
$40 IN SUIT
OF ASSAULT

Isaac weinbaum sued Milton Helman
in the Sixth district court today TO re-
cover $500 for assault and battery. Judge
c. NJ. Lee gave plaintiff decision for $40
and costs. l.. c. Pierce represented the
plaintiff
The defendant was formerly the plain
tiff's landlord. and they had disputes Ac-
cording 10 Weinbaum on June 18th He'll
man gave him a severe punch In the face
that caused discolormcnt OF the flesh ovei
the eyes. Hellman claimed he simply
pushed Welnbaum out OF the yard owned
by him. Weinbaum.
Several witnesses told their stories
which varied, although all admitted Wein-
baum had a black eye for several days