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Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-23

many who had gathered from the out
lying towns.
The last of the assemblage had
passed in front of the prelate and
gathered about him as he set foot on
the platform, when an incident oc-
Cured which added a touch of pathos
to the homecoming.
Edging their way through the
crowd two worn and wrlnkled poems
a man and woman, knelt before the
prelate and reached for the episcopal
hand. Throughout the long hours OF
the cold and blustery morning they
had waited in expectation of the
bishops arrival and during the initial
burst of welcome had lowered about
the crowd.
As they bowed in humble fashion be-
fore the tall figure the bishop barred his
head and, bending over the lowly ones
extended his hands to be kissed.
The bishop was met at North Pomo-
ma by Right Rev. Mgr. Harnett. Rev
T. Nunan, M. J. McGarry, Joseph Mes
mer and Leo ]. Mcclure. Rev. j. j.
Clifford, who had accompanied the
bishop on his European trip, with the
ladies of the party, Miss Zuzannt
Lynch and Miss Anna McDermott, con-
tinued to the city on the Santa Fe
train, accompanied by the delegation
which had met the overland at Spadra
The following members of the clergy
were in the party which made the trir
to Pomona: Rev. Juan Caballeria, Rev
Raphael Fuhr. o. F. NJ, Rev. Floriar
Hahn, Rev. Joseph Barron and Rev
j. O'Reilly.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-23
RIVAL PARTIES GO OUT
TO MEET THE BISHOP

Something bordering upon elation
spread itself over the faces of the dele
cation which went out on the Southern
Pacific yesterday morning to welcome
Bishop Conaty, as a carriage bearing
the prelate and his escort drove up to
the Pomona station, having left the
Santa Fe train at the north end depot.
AS the bishop stepped from the car
riage the assemblage Of several hum
dred gathered about him and bent to
kiss the ring. Appearing hale ana
hearty the bishop showed little of the
travel stain as he stood waiting for the
passage of the welcoming band which
had waited for more than an hour in
anticipation of the arrival
AS had been arranged by the repre-
sentatives of the Catholic body, the
bishop entered the city over the South
ern Pacific tracks, the remainder of
the party continuing to Los Angeles on
the Santa F'e train which had borne
the prelate across the country.
Uncertainty as to whether the Santa
Fe or Southern Pacific would carry
the bishop into the city at the COM
pletion of his trip caused two delega-
tions to leave yesterday morning-one
over either route. A large crowd had
gathered at Pasadena to extend the
initial welcome should the episcopal
party pass that way and the following
men met the train at Spadra to accom-
pany the bishop should he choose to
continue on the Santa Fe overland:
Dan Murphy, Elmer j. Murphy, L. M.
Brunswig, Martin G.. Marsh, Charles
Whipple and C. r Whitney.
The representatives of the delega-
ton which had reached Pomona or
the Southern Pacific met the Santa Fe
train at North Pomona in accordance
with the arrangements of the commit
tee and drove the bishop across to the
Southern Pacific station, whence the
trip was made to the city.
Preceding the departure to the city
stirring demonstration was given by
the welcoming party of Angelenos and
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-23

Clyde Hellar of 22O New High street
sold his $25 overcoat for S5 cents last
Thursday night to two strangers who
stopped him on the street and con
tracted the deal with the owner of the
overcoat. Hellar now has a warrant
for the arrest of the two men.
Hellar had just left his residence
wearing a long overcoat for which he
claims he paid $50. on going a short
distance down the street he was met by
two strange men, who stopped and
asked him what he wanted for the over
coat. Hellar replied that he did not
wish to sell 1t, but when pressed com
promised to do so for the sum of SIS.
That's all right said one of the
strangers, better let me try 1t on to
see If 1t fits me-
Sure, Mike said Hellar, the spirit
of commercialism getting a warm grip
on him. "I'll slip it right off"
AS deftly as trained clerk would
have done It, the coat was transferred
to the strangers back.
"Why, that's a fine At, isn't it?' said
one of the men.
"You couldn't do better If you had had
it made for you,' put in Hellar per-
suasively, giving his customer the Gus
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-23
SELLS OVERCOAT FOR 80 CENTS
In A FORCED CURBSTONE DEAL

tomary pats, brushes, taps and touches
that go to make up an ideal salesman.
mo sir. I'm blessed IL you could have
done better in a tailor shop" continued
Hellar, viewing his stranger, at the
same time opening his purse in his
pocket preparatory for the anticipated
S25.
"1 guess you are right about that
said the strangers in unison. How
much did you say you would accept
for it?"
twenty-five dollars" said Hellar,
bowing sidewalk ward and gently rub
bng his hands together 1926. sir"
well, here's 35 cents" said the
stranger with the overcoat on him;
that's all the change l can scare UP,
and now you take 1t and see how
quick you can run up that hill while
we run down this one"
Dumfounded, Hellar stood there
gazing at three dimes and a scent
piece and listened to the lively tattoo
of the retreating footsteps of the
strangers.
When Hellar recovered from the stun
ming shock of amazement he hurried
to the police station and reported his
loss.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-23
QUEER METHODS
OF MUTUAL LIFE
PLAN TO CONCEAL LOSSES ON
REAL ESTATE
Reduction Was Covered by Profits
From Sale Of seeurlties--State
Inspection Hardly More
Than Formality

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-Additional
testimony as to the management Of the
Mutual Life Insurance company was
adduced today by witnesses before the
legislative committee on insurance in
vestgation, tending to show that the
company used profits from the sale of
securities to conceal the reduction Of
book value of real estate, or losses,
as Charles E. Hughes counsel to the
committee, called them.
Francis Hendricks, superintendent of
the state insurance department, when
on the witness stand yesterday said he
had never heard of such a thing and
that II had never been called to his
attention. Today after auditors of the
Mutual Life had testified to this fact,
Isaac G. Vanderpool, chief examiner
of the department, declared that he
had not discovered the matter in his
examination of the company last year
when in his report he gave the company
what was practically a certificate of
good character" He said these man
ipulations of the figures were not ap-
parent in the books. These transfers
Of profits to the debit side of the profit
and loss account were made by Presi-
dent Grannis and the written instruc-
tions were produced. They named the
figures that adjusted the accounts and
last year while there were really a
IL
dollars, when these transfers were
made, no profit whatever was shown.
Mr.. Vanderpool said he had examined
the report of 1904 which showed no
profits from the sale of securities. AL
though he knew this was untrue he
did not so report it because he did
not think 1t was necessary. The same
situation existed in the New York Life
according to Mr.. Vanderpool, although
the practice was not general and when
asked what he did in the matter he
said nothing" Mr.. Vanderpool said
he had examined the Hanover bank ac-
count of the New York Life in 1904
and did not find the 100000 that was
paid to Andrew Hamilton.
Mr.. Vanderpool never knew of the
three-year loans of the Metropolitan
Life to Vermilye e Co. and never
knew how the company handled it's col
lateral loans. He said he never, in
an examination OF a company, went
back of it's ledgers.
Henry D. Appleton, second deputy
in the insurance department, was on
the stand large part of the after
noon. He testified to his duties and
detailed Legislation that had been ad-
vised by the department to control as
sessment companies. Mr.. Appleton said
that no more attention is paid to the
statement of a New York company than
is paid to the statement of a company
Incorporated in any other state. He
said no actual inspection is made of a
report unless an examination is made.
$4,000 for Stock Exchange Seat
NEW YORK, Dec. GA seat on the
stock exchange was sold today for
$4,000, a new high record price.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-23

snow until this morning when we
crossed the summit and onward as we
come we could see no snow only upon
Old Baldy. Then we began to see the
green grass and flowers and the fruit,
and L thanked God that 1 was back
here again.
II thank the societies of all nation
alities for their greetings today. I
thank you, one and all, as people whose
blood runs in the veins of true Ameri-
can citizens, and of all the emblems
that wave, Old Glory floats over them
all. 1t is an emblem of all that is
great for liberty and the welfare of
the American citizens. The best that
we can do is to be true to our religion
and our country"
Tribute to America
In closing the bishop paid an elo-
quent tribute to America and American
citizenship. He was frequently inter
rupted by applause.
Following the bishops address the
Star. Spangled Banner" was played
by the band. The bishop and clergy
returned to the cathedral residence,
where luncheon was served. On his
way through the school the bishop was
met by Herald reporter. to whom he
showed the kindly courtesy that has
made him beloved by all, and despite
repeated calls to luncheon, repeated his
pleasure at being at home again.
The chamber of commerce will ten
der reception to the bishop this even
ing from to 10 o'clock, at which Henry
O'Melveny will deliver the address of
welcome. The following are the execu-
tive and reception committees:
W.. c. Patterson, John G.. Mott, C.
G. Desmond, P. G. Cotter and Elmer
j. Murphy. w e. Hampton, James c.
Kays, Alfred Solano, Samuel T. Glover.
Walter Newhall Kaspare Cohn, Joseph
Scott, l. B. Dockweiler, Arthur G.
Wells, N. B. Blackstone, Charles For
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-23

man, j. G.. Whitney, D. f. McGarry,
II. G. Dillon Andy McNally, G. j.
Quinn, r. j. Dillon Patrick w. Croake,
Victor Ponet, J. Wiseman Mcdonald,
DR.. Walter Jarvis Barlow Edward
Chambers, Leo. J. Mcguire Edward L.
Doheny, p. O'Connor, j. J. Fay Gen.
NJ. II. Sherman, J. j. Bergin John Al
ton, Martin Marsh, Simon Maier, James
a. Foshay, Henry A. Oxnard, Gen.
Harrison ray otis John Hack, j.
H. Reynolds, G. T.. Rosecrans, Louis
r. Vetter, A. NJ. Salyer. J. G. Drake,
H. Il. Huntington, Willard II. Stimson,
Frank Burnett, Judge Curtis d. Will
bur Walter Vail, J. Nj. Schneider, A.
+. Fusenot, IT. f. Vollmer, John Luck
enbach, Joseph Mesiner, G. l.. Whip
pie John r. Grant, W. d. Woolwine,
w. r. Burke, Or. f.. A. Bryant, w. L.
Valentine, William Garland, Herman
Hellman, r.. E. Newin, DR.. Walter
Lindsey Stoddard Jess, l.. A. Croft,
John E. Platter and w. r. Roland.
Bishop Conaty will preach at the
1880 o'clock mass tomorrow morning
at st. Vibiana's cathedral, when 1t is
expected he will tell of his visit to the
pope and also give the papal blessing.
Rev. j. j. Clifford, pastor of the
Church of st. Thomas the Apostle,
who accompanied the bishop as his
chaplain, returned with the bishop yes
terday. and also expressed his pleasure
at being in Los Angeles again.
a feature of the welcome to Bishor
Conaty was the music furnished free
of charge by the band Of the catholic
Order of Foresters. officers of the
band which is composed of thirty men
are: Daniel Ptzel, manager; VI. L
Moss, president Charles Steward
1irpptnr I
Trenmintsel, treasurer, and Charles
Becker lihrn rim
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-23
STEAL NOTES AND CURRENCY
Robbers Get Property Amounting to
About $500 From First
Street House

Gold and currency amounting to $162
and notes payable to himself to the
extent of 1925 were stolen from the
clothing of E. e Callahan of 230 1-2
East First street last Thursday night
while Callahan was asleep in his room.
The robbers gained entrance to Gal
lahar's house through a rear window
and ransacked every room. In the
room occupied by Callahan they Sc
cured several photos and private pa
pers belonging to him besides the money
and notes.
The intruders made no noise while
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-23
Young Woman Kills Herself
By Associated Press.

SAN JOSE, Dec. 22.-"Death caused
by gunshot wound inflicted by her
self while insane" was the verdict OF
the coroner's jury today in the case OF
Mrs. Mae Maloney, a young married
woman who last evening committed
suicide by shooting herself through the
head. The evidence showed that Mrs.
Maloney had been suffering almost con-
tinually recently with pains in her head
and that her married life had been
happy
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-23
To Arrange Church Union
! Associated press

BY AbHONIdItu FTeSb
NASHVILLE. Tenn, Dec. 22.-The
committee appointed by the Northern
Presbyterian and the Cumberland Pres
byterian churches to arrange the de-
tails for the union OF these two church
bodies will meet In st. Louis Dec. 28.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-23

rummaging about the house but every
thing was badly upset. No clue was
left by them that will lead to their
discovery.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-23
Bishop Is cheered

When the bishop stepped forward he
was greeted with a round of cheers
given by the throng which had waited
long for his arrival. A genial smile
spread over his countenance In ac-
acknowledgement of the hearty welcome.
He said in part
at am entirely unprepared for this
unexpected demonstration on your part.
but having the true spirit of Southern
California in your hearts it is not sur
prising that you show your apprecia-
ton on an occasion like tbs.
"I am glad to return after spending
pleasant time in reporting to our
holy i'ther the splendid work Of this
diocese, which I was prepared to say
was among the best In this great coun-
try. 1 gladly bear the blessing of the
loving heart of the holy father, the
nobIest old man In the world. This old
man looks upon us here as among the
greatest Catholic futures or any on
this great footstool. / not only bring
the blessing to my own people but to
the community at large. While diner
ing in doctrine. we have learned TO
live as nelghbors and we are all work.
ing for the same end, and l bring to
you all the lessing OF our holy father
"I am happy to return home to this
delightful Southern California and In
none of my travels have found a
spot so beautiful as ours right here
| read in my school days of the blue
skies of sunny Italy, but while was
there and I'm France there was no sun
shine. While in Paris for eight days
wet blanket was continually turned
upon me.
"F'rom my old home in New England.
across the continent, / have only seen
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-23
Finest Silk
Neckueur

Most exclusive novelties of high
grade silks in four-in-hands,
tecks, princess, imperials, bows,
ascots and every other wanted
shape; regularly -
worth 75c. Our hHH
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A Special Offering of Mems
$3.50 Straw Hats at SI.65.

Straight-brim models, of
China split, plain and her
rlngbone sennits and Tokyo
braids. Since our last an
nouncement of this special
grade we have added a con-
cealed-stitch sennit with the
improved saw edge-a style
for the stylish young man.
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APPEAL TO COMMISSIONERS.
Citizens of Anacostia and Congress
Heights Want Police Precinct.

The citizens of Anacostia, Congress
Heights and vicinity are making deter
mined fight for the establishment of fun
police precinct for the district lying east of
the Potomac river. At a largely attended
3olnt meeting of the citizens of Anacostia
mud Congress Heights Tuesday evening for
the purpose of lettering the existing con-
ditions of that section Of the District res
olution was unanimously adopted and
copy ordered sent the District Commission
ers and Maj. Richard Sylvester. suoerin-
tendent of the metropolitan police.
The resolution recites that owing to the
very large Increase In the population of
THIS section of the District lying east of
the Potomac river in the past few years
we feel that we justly deserve the estab-
lishment OF police precinct In Anacosta,
which would necessitate an increase OF
force for the better protection of lives and
property In this section of the District.
we have at the present time a substa-
ton in Anacostia. with a force of twenty
one men, who have more territory TO patrol
than there is in any other precinct in the
District thai has three times the number OF
men and officers.
In the past the protection given us by
the small but very efficient force under
the direction of Sergt. w. T. Anderson has
been all that could be desired and we have
at various times shown our appreciation ~
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LICENSE WITHHELD.
Mr.. mcfarland Discusses Case of an
Insurance COMPANY.

The Commissioners have decided NOT tn
license the Home Mutual Fire Insurance
Company. Commissioner Mcfarland with
reference to this case, today made the
following recommendation
ION May IL. 1905. at the request of
Henry E. Davis, esq.,. counsel for the
Home Mutual Fire Insurance Company.
and the officers Of that company. 1 gave
an informal hearing on the question as to
whether this company was entitled to re-
ceive a license from the superintendent of
insurance. in view of the opinion rendered
by the corporation counsel and approved
by the Commissioners to the effect that the
company could not be Incorporated under
the District law, and therefore was not
entitled to a license.
Mr.. Davis made an argument and the
officers of the company were also heard.
The corporation counsel. Mr.. Duvall, and
his assistant. Mr.. Stephens. were present
and spoke briefly, adhering to the position
which the corporation counsel had taken.
Since that day I have conferred with cor
poration counsel Mr. Duvall, and upon his
assurance that he sees no reason to change
his opinion, move that the Commissioners
adhere to their approval of 1t and that the
Home Mutual Fire Insurance Company be
notified Of such action"
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ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Ministers of A. M. E. Zion
Church in Session.
PROCEEDINGS TODAY
CONFERENCE OPENED YESTER-
DAY IN JOHN WESLEY CHURCH.
Bishop Clinton Presides - Appoint
ment of Committees-Addres Of
Welcome and Responses.
PROCEEDIN TODAY

The second day of the session of the
Philadelphia and Baltimore conference
opened al 10 o'clock this morning at the
John Wesley A. NJ. E. Zion Church, on 18th
street. Prayer meeting and devotional ex-
ercises occupied the first half hour.
Bishop Clinton formally opened the con-
ference with an address. following the sing
Ing of Try Us, O Cod and a scriptural
reading from the 1880 Psalm. The bishop
dwelt principally upon the value of a strict
adherence to the laws of the church and
the faithful discharge of members duties
to the church. The episcopal address of
the bishop and the main address of the
conference will be delivered this evening.
Rev. B. ]. Bolding of Baltimore and Rev.
P. A. Wallace of this city made strong APP
peals at the morning session for the cause
of education. Correctional claims was also
a topic for spirited discussion Those who
made addresses on the latter topic We're
Rev. w. H. Coffey, general church extern
sion secretary, of Phila delphia; Rev. G. L.
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letter to the major and superintendent of
the metropolitan police of the very efficient
services rendered by his officers in this
section.
"Sergt w. T. Anderson. who has had
over thirty years experience in this Sec
ton in the prevention of crime. and for
number OF years has been in charge of tho
substation in Anacostia. has done remark
ably good work in his official capacity, and
we pray that In the event of the establish
ment of a precinct in this section of the
District the very efficient services rem
dered by Sergt. w. T. Anderson to the peo-
pie and his superior officers will be recog-
niZed by his promotion TO the position of
acting lieutenant of the said precinct This
request we feel satisfied Will be Endorsed
by every law-abidlng citizen and property
owner OF this section of the District"
The resolution is signed by o. A. En-
mons president, and w. NJ. Strich, secre-
tary of the Congress Heights Citizens AS
soclation.
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Committees Announced.

Committees were announced as follows
Ruies-Logan johnson, l. w. Kyles, w.
H. Cook w. H. Wright. John Martin.
Devoton-R. ]. Daniels. L. ". Kyles. P.
A. Wallace, s. L. Corrothers, w. H. Daven-
port Logan Johnson. E. S. Bailey, E. l. s.
Swan. A. c. Washington.
Finance-R J. Daniels, NJ. L. Blalock, L.
w kyles S. l.. Corrothers. p. H. Wallace,
w. H. Davenport. R. A. Morrissey, W. H..
Marshall. G. NJ. Oliver.
Admission-B. J. Boiling H. S. McMul-
len A. Hanum. ]. c. Johnson, E. l. s..
Swan. w. D. Battle. j. W. Philips
First and second years stud .es-M. l..
Blalock, P. A Wallace, L. w. ky!es. j.
T. Matthews, w. H. Davenport
Third and fourth years studies E. II.
Curry. S. F. Dickson. s. L. Corrothers, M.
M Bell, G. l.. Blackwell.
State of the church-S. F. Dickson. E. II.
Curry, r. ]. Daniels G. w. A. Tolbert,- D.
p Witten. A. C. Washington. L. T. Con-
quest. c. w. Waters, C. H. Wye.
Education-G. l.. Blackwell s. G. Atkin.
]. P. Scott, r. F. Fisher, ]. c. Johnson, 1.
II. Dorsey. ]. Q. Adams II. S. McMullen.
state of the country-J: C. Dancy. J. H.
Hector. s. L. Corrothers. R. A. Morrisey. B.
]. Boiling. ]. P. Scott. Q. T. Brown
Church extension-E. H. Curry. w. 81.
Coffey. M L. Blacock, c. W. Waters, Z.
S. Bailey. NJ NJ. Bell. G. W.. A. Tolbert
w. H. and F. NJ. S. work-Mary Small
Annie w. Blackwell. Sarah J. Jenifer, Ar
minta Dodge. Marie L. Clinton. Ida L.
Wallace. Mary w. Davenport. Annie
Broade L. A. Smith. Emma Wallace Re
temperance: NJ. Oliver. j. c. johnson on
blackwell. 8. L. Corrothers, A. J. Shock
ley. D,o,-
Snenrer. r. F. Fisher, j. T. Matthews,
]. ". Fairfax. L. T. Conquest. w. ]. -.
Auditing stewards accounts-W. H Mar
shall. b. J. Bolding, j. C.. Johnson. A.
Hanum, L. Johnson
Eoundaries-Bishop and presiding elders.
Missions-S. F. Dickson, G. L. Black
we'll. r. J. Daniels. E. H. Curry, s. S. ".
Holland, s. T. B. Grace, A. ]. Spencer.
To collect woman's missionary day
money-Mary j. Small G. L. Blackwell
Church extension money-W. H. Coffey.
A. Hanum; children's day collection. s. G.
Atkins E. l. 8. Swan: Easter money. G. c..
Clement, j. T. Matthews; African missions
and mission schools. G. L. Blackwell, G. NJ.
Oliver.
Lay delegates-H. 8. McMulIen. J. A.
Carr. G. w. A; Tolbert. E. s. Bailey, a. t.
Brown, ]. c. Brown, A. ]. Spencer.
To collect. minute money-The presiding
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Wireless Telegraph In the Home.


from the Electrical Review.
Every one must admit that wireless teleg-
raphy is applicable to the starting of music
boxes to fire alarm teleeraphy, to the ring
ing of door bells and the other bells. I
might say that when wireless telegraphy
was first introduced, about five or six years
ago. and the world was agog over the new
art, the writer, to entertain and amuse
party of his friends, used ii one evening at
his home for the purpose of ringing the bell
In progressive game of cards. To this end
a push-button connecting with the trans
mitter was arranged at the head table
in one ROOM while the coherer with a short
antenna was placed in an adjacent room.
The arrangement worked quite successfully
and the guests were delighted with the nov
city of the affair.