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Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
Butterfly Whist Club

Members of the Butterfly Whist
club were entertained yesterday er-
noon by Mrs. Fl. De Pew Johnson Of
321 North Beaudry avenue. Christmas
greenery and Christmas blossoms pre-
vailed in the house decorations, guam
taties of holly berries and many poin-
settias producing a brilliant effect.
Scores were kept on cards ornamented
with sketches of holly and handsome
prizes were awarded. The winner Of
the highest honors received a salad
dish and she who carried off the second
prize was awarded cracker jar. Sew
eral special guests were present and a
handmade lace handkerchief was
awarded as a guest prize. Special
guests included Mesdames G. l.. Kes-
ter, C. A. AXelson, c. B. Clark, X. M.
Sullivan and Frank Macarthur, and
among the members present were Mes
danes M. DanZiger, l.. Blakesley, c. A.
Edwards, c. NJ Hernandez, Mahn, c..
C. Rutherford, Janet Strong, f. S..
Thede, l.. Weilheimer, j. Phillips and j.
E. TWeedy.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
FRIENDS LEARN
OF ENGAGEMENT
MISS MARY GRAY TO WED
EDMUND B0HAN
Secret Guarded, but Intimate Aes
quaintanees Of Couple Hear Of
Coming Marriage-other
News q Society

During a season in which interest
ing engagements have been many,
there is none of more interest to a
large circle than that of Miss Mary
Gray daughter of Mrs. A. b. Gray of
Bellevue avenue, and Edmund Bohan,
son of Mrs. Elizabeth Baker Bohan.
With the utmost secrecy Miss Gray
and Mr.. Bohan have been guarding
news Of their engagement and only
a. few Of the most intimate friends of
the fair young bride-to-be have been
allowed to share it with them.
Miss Gray is a beautiful and clever
girl, blonde I'm coloring and possess
ing beautifully modulated voice,
sweet and musical.
She is 81 graduate of the University
of Wisconsin and has been interested
in many leading philanthropies. Few
young women can claim q larger num-
Der of real friends in many walks of
life. She was one of the organizers
Of the present Theosophical society of
Los Angeles i'm which Countess Wach-
meister is deeply interested. and many
prominent lecturers and others of the
people who do things" are entertained
at her home when visiting Los Angeles.
Mr.. Bohan is a young business man
who also has host Of friends. He is
n brother of the charming bride of
Frank Waters, whose wedding was one
of the important spring affairs. Mrs.
Elizabeth Baker Bohan, his mother, is
q writer, poet. prominent member Of
the California Badger. club and Is iden-
titled with philanthropic work in Los
Angeles.
No date has been announced for the
wedding,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
CAB TO HORSES BACK
Driver Takes Desperate Chance When
Line Breaks and Saves
Passengers
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
NORRISTOWN, Pa, Dec. 12.-By a
daring leap from the high seat of a
cab Archie Boone stopped pair of
runaway horses here this afternoon, and
probably saved the lives of three wo-
men, who occupied the vehicle.
Boone was returning from Riverside
cemetery, where the women had attend
ed the funeral of Miss Bertha Nippes.
At Main and Noble streets one of the
lines broke and the horses dashed down
the street at a rapid rate.
After running three squares the AMI
mails were approaching steep hill, and
Boone decided to take desperate
chance. He jumped from the seat and
landed on the back of one of the horses
He then grasped the check reins and
brought the team TO a standstill.
The women in the cab We're badly
frightened, and during the excitement
one of them tainted. The spectators
on the sidewalk applauded Boone for
his presence Of mind
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
EMBRACED THE JUDGE
Women on Their Knees Before the
Court, Begging Mercy for
Son and Brother

Special to The Herald.
DANVILLE, Va, Dec. 12.-Rome T.
Chandler was convicted today in the
United States district court of sending
obscene letters through the mails to
prominent society girls of Virginia, and
was sentenced to three years in the
penitentiary. Judge Mcdowell said only
the falling health of the young man
saved him from term of ten years.
When sentence was delivered the aged
mother of the prisoner and his young
sisters fell upon their knees before the
judge, begging for clemency for the son
and brother. The girls fought their
way to the bench and throwing their
arms around the judges neck wept and
begged until they were forcibly taken
out by the court officials and the Judge
fed to his chambers. The women
waited outside until court adjourned
and followed Judge Mcdowell to his
hotel, crying piteously and begging for
clemency.
Evidence developed no excuse for the
letters except on the ground that
Chandler is a moral degenerate. None
Of the women TO whom the letters were
ADDRESSED was made to appear in court.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
MUSIC AND
THE DRAMA
Chauvenet Concert

The concert given last night at Pa
ciflc Music hall was a success in every
sense, there being marked enthusiasm
shown throughout. Prof. Chauvenet
gave u mastery Interpretation to the
Bach "Toccato ct Fuga," Tausig's ar
rangements being used. The Ride of
the Walkeries," by Wagner-B -Brassin,
was full of the Wagnerian fire and
dramatic sentiment. The little prodigy,
Leo Domke, was Il treat.
Mrs. de ChauVenet made her first ap-
pearance here In Los Angeles and her
soprano voice filled the hall. She made
fine impression in the "Staccato
Polka" Her voice is placed perfectly
and her staccato work is uneXcelled.
r. Russell Maxwell, baritone, sang
Mascheronis "Till Death" Mr.. Max
well possess a strong voice and the ap-
plause given him was a fine testimonial
of his artistic rendition.
Prof. Chauvenet introduced to the
audience Signor Pla of Italy. Sig.
Pla's Interpretation of "PPagliacci"
was of strong dramatic intensity.
This was his first appearance in the
United States.
The hall was crowded and at least
$50 persons were turned away.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
Wed at San Diego

Special to The Herald.
SAN DIEGO, Dec. ia charming
wedding was solemnized this morning
at the residence of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. d. j.. Hoover,
which united in marriage Miss Myrta
Hoover and Theodore l.. Barnes. Miss
Myrta Hoover's beautiful voice has
won for her II more than local repu-
tation as 81 singer and her dramatic
work in the Elks' operas has contrib
uted much to their success.
Mr.. Barnes Is son of Assemblyman
f.. w. Barnes of this city and a min
ing engineer of ability, being at pres
ent in charge OF the El Sueno mine, ir
Lower California. The wedding took
place at 1030 o'clock this morning,
Rev. C. j.. Barnes performing the cere-
mony. Preceding the ceremony Mrs.
Loleta Levete Rowan sang two num-
bers, 80 Perfect Love-" and Call Me
Thine own" The bride was attended
only by her sister, Miss Rena Hoover.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13

responding secretary, Mrs. George w.
Jordan; treasurer, Mrs. R. T. Craig;
financial secretary, Mrs r. IL. Trask;
auditors, Mrs. w J. Washburn and
Mrs. George Wadleigh
Advisory board-Mrs Stephen G.
Hubbell Mrs. Margaret Collier Gta-
ham Mrs. Robert j. Burdette. Mrs. ID.
q. Stephens, Mrs. A. L. Danskni, Mrs.
Anna s. Averill, Mrs. NJ. J. II. Stearns,
Madame G. NJ. Severance.
Ex-oftlclo members of advisory board
Mrs. E. K. Foster, Mrs. II. w. King,
Mrs. Phillip Gcrhardy Mrs. G. J..
Lewis, Mrs. w. u. Turner Mrs. J. j..
Gibbs, Mrs. w. w. Murphy, Mrs. a.
M. Stephens, Mrs. J. B. Cowles, Mrs.
oliver G. Bryant, Mrs. G. u. Thorn.
Chairmen of committees-Wa and
means, Mrs. G. N. Flint; membership
Mrs. Sumner p. Hunt art, Mrs. w
II. Housh; press, Miss NJ M. Fette.
Council Of flvc--Judge A. NJ. Steph
ems, William NJ. Van Dyke, Ward
Chapman, II. c. Bailey and Donald
Barker.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
ANGEL TOLD HIM HOW
inventor Says He Saw a Patent in
Vision of Light During an
Attack of Fever

HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa, Dec. 12.-
The most interesting suit, and the one
involving the largest amount of money
ever heard of in the Blair county courts
was commenced here today in the case
of Millard f. Blake of Martinsbure
against the Pennsylvania Railroad
company for $5OO0OO for use of his pat
ent for drop-bottom cars.
Blake claims that he had a vision
during an attack of fever in which an
angel appeared to him and explained to
him how to build railroad car which
would carry 100000 pounds, instead of
the 10000 carried by the old style cars.
Re obtained patent on his invention
and showed it to the Pennsylvania
railrQad officials, who he says, have
since used his device without paying
him for the same
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
Beethoven Trio

Tonight at Blanchard hall the
Beethoven trio will give the first of
four historical programs to be pre-
sented by them during this season in
this city. They have chosen for their
subject this evening "The Old Masters"
the period 1546-1792. The program
selected is one covering compositions
by Scarlatti, Bach, Handel, Mozart,
Haydn and other masters of that
quaint old-fashioned time from the in
vention of the violin and clavichord
until the French revolution. The trios
of Bach and Handel will be interspersed
with the roccoco music of Scarlatti and
Padre Martini. The fugues of Bach
and Tartini will contrast with the soul
full strains of Haydn and Mozart. The
trio includes Miss Johnson, pianist;
Bernard Bierlich, 'cellist, and Karl
Muscat, violin. The program is as fol-
lows:
Part one-Violin, aria (Bach), 1856
1850; piano, (a) Pastorale and Capric-
clio (ScarlattD, 1649-1725; (b) Preludium
and Fuga (Bach); violin, Largo (Han-
deD 16S5-1759; vocal, (a) Hadrigale
Amarilli (CaccinD, 1546-1614; (b) aria,
my Heart Ever Faithful (Bach),
Miss Harriet Johnson.
Part second-Violin and piano, sonata
(Tartini), 1692-177O; violoncello, Gavotte
(Martini), 1702-17S9; violin, Larghetto
(Mozart), 1756-1792; trio in G major,
composed 1850 (Haydn), 1732-1SO9.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
SULTAN H0N0RS WOMAN
Daughter of Senator Bacon Of Georgia
Decorated by the Ruler Of
TurkeX

Special to The Herald.
WASHINGTON Dec. 12.-Thc sui
tan of Turkey has conferred dec
oration on Mrs. Willis S. Parks, daugh-
ter of Senator Bacon of Georgia
Senator Bacon passed through Wash
ington several days ago on his way
from New York to his home in Macon,
Ga, after an extensive tour of foreign
countries, during which he visited Con-
stantinople and received from the sui
tan the decoration Of Mrs. Parks. The
order of which the senator's daugh-
ter is made a member is said to be the
same as that with which Mrs. Robert
Goelet of New York was decorated a
year or two ago by the ruler of Turkey.
Senator Bacon made a visit in Con-
stantinople this summer as the guest
of Minister Leishman at the American
legation. During his stay he was in
vited to the palace for an audience
with the sultan. Conversation between
the American legislator and his regal
host was carried on by means of an in
terpreter. In the course of the inter-
view the sultan expressed his desire
to confer an honorable decoration on
the senator himself, but was informed
that the United States government
forbade it's officials accepting decora-
tions from foreign governments. The
Suilui lilSl Su65tSlSu IllCil lUc ueCOId-
ton be conferred on the senator's
daughter. Mr.. Bacon accepted the
honor
In addition to the decoration, Senator
Bacon received also from the sultan
two handsome china vases as gifts
for Mrs. Bacon and the senator's
other daughter Mrs. j. Manley Curry
of Macon The decoration is in the
form of a parchment document and
was brought to this country by the
senator in a heavily sealed case. Sen
ator Bacon took it and the other gifts
with him to Macon.
The comforting of the honor on Mrs.
Sparks is of particular interest, owing
to the fact that Senator Bacon is a
member of the foreign relations COM
mittee of the senate.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
Assooiatlon compIetes Election

The Fine Arts Building association
held meeting yesterday morning at
which the election of the members of
the official and advisory boards and of
the council of five was completed. Fol-
lowing are the lists of those chosen TO
serve on the different boards:
Board of directors--Mrs. William II.
Housh, Mrs. w. G. Patterson. Mrs. w.
j. Washburn, Mrs. w. j. Hendrck,
Mrs. Ida Hancock, Mrs. Henry Wilson
Hart. Mrs. S. A. w. Carver. Mrs. C.
N. Flint. Mrs Sumner T.. Hunt. Mrs. r..
l.. Craig, Mrs. George III. Wadleigh,
Mrs. George w. Jordan, Mrs. f. IL.
Trask. Miss Ada Trotter Mrs. Marga-
ret Nj. Fette.
Officers-President, Mrs. William II.
Housh first vice president, Mrs. j. w.
Hendrlck; second vice president, Mrs,
Henry Wilson Hart; third Vice presi-
dent. Mrs. Ida Hancock; fourth vice
president. Mrs. G. N. Flint; recording
secretary, Mrs. S. A. w. Carver; corr
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
Mansfield Lecture

On account Of the Mansfield lecture
to be given Friday afternoon at 3
o'clock to the members of the Friday
Morning club. the usual morning ses-
sion OF the club will be omitted.
Owing to the size of the club and the
lack of room in the club house, tho
guest privileges have been limited aus
they have never been before. No wo-
man will be admitted unless she pre-
sents a membership card at the outer
entrance, and each memebr of the club
has the privilege Of entertaining only
one guest, and that one q man. Men
will be admitted on presentation of the
visiting cards of the women whose
guests they are.
For the first time in the history of
the club membership cards may be
transferred, and the directors have an
nounced that if any member wishes
to absent herself in favor of friend
her card Will be honored.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
Luncheon at Jonathan Club

A merry auto party viewed the prip-
cipal beauty spots of Los Angeles yes
terday morning and later enjoyed
luncheon at the Jonathan club. Mr.
and Mrs. William A. Scrlpps were host
and hostess in the morning, having as
honors guests former Senator and Mrs.
James j.. Scripps of Michigan and Mrs.
Paul Fl. Blades, whom they are enter
tanning. Mrs. Blades was the luncheon
hostess early in the afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
COURTED HER FIFTEEN YEARS
Then Her Beau Went OFF and Was
Married to Another
Woman
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Dec. 12.-Al-
leging that Joseph Guertin of Holyoke
had courted her for fifteen years and
then married another woman, Miss
Louise Beurton of Chicopee testified
today in q $4,000 suit against Guertin
for breach of promise. The defendant
broached the subject of marriage, Miss
Beurton says, twelve years ago. He
called two evenings a week, gave her a
diamond engagement ring and told her
he was saving his money. Miss Beurton
prepared for marriage on three occa-
sions. The defendant pleaded for a
postponement stating that his business
affairs were unsettled.
What did Guertin do when he called
upon you?" asked Miss Beurton's at
torney.
'"The same as other men do-stayed
to dinner and said if I was as good to
him as my mamma he would be a
happy man." answered the plaintiff de-
murely.
Guertin last called upon the plaintiff
in February. A few days later Miss
Beurton read newspaper announce
ment of his marriage. Guertin's attor-
ney said that it would be shown that
Miss Beurton, referring to Guertin, had
said she would rather marry a bum
than a gambler"
-.-%%S-
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
Luncheon and Theater Party

Miss Gladys Henderson of ST. Louis
will be guest of honor at a luncheon
and matinee party to be given tomor.
'ow by Mrs. Henry Clearman. Twelve
young women will gather around the
luncheon table at the Angelus and will
later attend the performance at the
Belasco.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
In Celebration of Anniversary

A banquet and whist party was given
last evening by Fraternity Rebekah
lodge No. 272 in celebration of the
Fourteenth anniversary of Semi-Tropic
lodge No. 81, /. o. o. L.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
Are Quickly Married

Mrs. Media Smith and j.. C. Long
were married last evening at the home
of the bride, 2024 l1llendale place. Mr..
Long arrived recently from Kansas
City and he met and won his bride in
Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
To Give Bazaar

The Ladies' Aid society of the Welsh
Presbyterian church will give a Christ
mas bazaar Thursday afternoon and
evening in the church parlors, corner
Of Fifth and Crocker streets. Feature
of the evening session will be a supper
to be served from to o'clock.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
Guilty Of Burglary

Myron Wood pleaded guilty TO a
charge of burglary before Judge Smith
in department one OF the superior court
yesterday and was sentenced to one
years imprisonment in Folsom peni-
tentiary. The young man was accused
of having robbed IL West First street
house October %.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
To Speak at Christian Alliance

Miss Fannie Rowe of Pacific Grove
win make an address at the meeting
of the Christian alliance at 5l7 South
broadway this afternoon at 2:30
o'clock.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13

The Herald will pay $40 In. cash 20
anyone furnishing evidence that Will
lead to the arrest and conviction OF any
person caught stealing copies or Inc
Herald from the premises OF OUT pa
irons. THE HEkALD'
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
Christmas Dancing Party

Invitations have been issued by the
Leonidas club for a dancing party to
be given Christmas evening at Kram-
ers.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
Silks to Give

The hardest part of gift-selecting is to OBJ
A sensible and serviceablc gift for mother
or grandmother is a silk dress pattern, and
the brands we mention herewith are not
bettered in America
"Moneybak' silks in black only; widths from
20 to 96 inches-S1.25 to $500 yard
Grandmother silks in colors. 10 inches wide,
S5c; in black 10 to SO inch widths Soc
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
THE CITY

Strangers are invited to visit the ex-
hibit OF California products at the
Chamber Of Commerce building on
streets, where free information will be
given on all subjects pertaining to TINS
section.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
University Club VIII Meet

Members of the University of Cali
fornia club will hold meeting Satur-
day night at the University club rooms
TO reorg1nize and secure permanent
quarters.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13

by order of tho insanity commission
i'm Judge Conrey's department of the
superior court yesterday, Mrs. Lucy
Stock of Los Angeles was committed
TO the state asylum at Patton
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
lmproves SIeeper Service

Denver & Rio Grande and Salt Lake
officials have issued orders which will
go into effect on Sunday. December
IL. for the instituting of a daily line
Of standard sleeping cars on west
bound train No. ! and eastbound trair
No. 9, between Denver and Los An
geles.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
Fine Handkerchief

We speak today of the better sorts, particu-
lary adapted for presentation purposes.
Armenian handkerchiefs, made by hand
in dainty patterns, SOC to s.. so each
Other handmade goods, $3.50 to $3.50
each.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13

Hon1espun. herringbone. overplaids, hair
lines, Scotch tweeds and suitlngs pat
termed after the English mixtures, 20 to
So inches wide: black, gray. tan, blue;
at 75c a yard, though they're truly worth
just double.
We make skirts free; ask the dress
goods men.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
Save Half on
Waist Patterns

Seasonable fabrics, mercerzed OK
fords, lawns, nainsooks and piques.
with strikingly pretty embroidered
front bands and cuffs. We've told
you before how these reduced prices
are possible-because we take just
about all the output of certain lead
ing mills, and make it worth their
while to give us price concessions;
50 values 81.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
Duntly Arraigned

Charged with innumerable cattle
thefts, Silas S. Duntly of Antelope val
ley was arraigned before Justice Young
yesterday in the township court and
held for examination. Duntly has
married recently. Several other
charges have been made against him
and he will be tried after the holidays
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
DR.. MouIton Gives Bible Lectures

DR.. Richard Green Moulton, who is
giving a course of lectures on the Bible
under the auspices of the Episcopal
churches, spoke last evening at Simp-
son auditorium on "T'he Book of Job"
He spoke yesterday morning at Occi-
dental college. This evening a union
service will be held at Christ church,
in which a number of Protestant
Evangelical churches will take part.
Dr. Moulton will speak on Biblical
Concention of Drama
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
Lutheran Conference Opens

The fourth conference Of Evangelical
Lutheran churches opened last evening
in the First English Lutheran church.
Or. w. L. Remberg of Santa Barbara
preaching on "The Net That Holds
The session will continue tomorrow,
closing in the afternoon. Wednesday
afternoon the Woman's Home and
Foreign Missionary society will hold a
business session.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
Not Held for Old offense

George and Harry Henning, who
were on trial before Justice Pierce
yesterday on the charge of stealing
hay from a farmer near Azusa. were
dismissed on motion of the district
attorney. 1t developed in the course
of the trial that the offense had been
committed over a year ago and as the
limitation for misdemeanor charges is
one year, there was no case whatever
for the prosecution. No plea was en-
tered by the youths but it was stated
that if the trial had been allowed to
proceed they would have pleaded not
guilty.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-13
Palma at Venice

Two of the greatest numbers in its
repertoire will be played by the Ellery
band ut Venice tonight, the grand
"Manon' fantasie and Batiste's cele
brated "Organ Offertory." The pro-
gram also includes "L'histoire dun
pierlot." Costas beautiful musical
pantomime, and the sensational Sara
cen Slave" overture. Mr.. Ellerys
trumpet soloist Palma, will play
Schubert's "Serenade."
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-31

by this company is an increase In the
capital stock from $3.50 900 TO S250,000,
At the meeting of the directors yester-
day the manager was authorized To
call a meeting of the stockholders TO
vote upon this proposition.
Activity all along the line character
lied the real estate market at the close
Of the year and the prospects for the
coming year are exceptionally good.
Numerous purchases on the west side
of the city indicate an active cam
paign on the part OF the Rio GTande
Western and the Western Pacific TO
secure additional terminal facilities
Good prices are being paid. \ number
of good transfers in the business dis
trict indicates a growth in the ctr
that is encouraging to every citizen
An extension of the business. district
is clearly indicated by recent pur-
chases. This is especially true of the
purchases made on State street, Third
South and Market Transfers of resi-
dence property is being made In all
sections of the city. and a strong de-
mand for homes is reported by every
dealer