davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-12
ERA OF MIGHTY FORTUNES

Colossal fortunes are becoming so common in
the United States that the public cannot keep track
of them. Who would have supposed prior to few
days ago. that a man lived in this country worth at
least $3.50 100000 who practically unknown away
from home except TO a very limited circle OF multi
millionares? Charles Lockhart old resident Of
Pttsburg, died leaving fortune estimated at the fore
going figure BY his will he divided his evenly
among four of his five children leaving to the fifth the
trivial sum of 100000 The osracised is a daugh
ter who married against her fathers wish The penalty
was a reduction of her portion of his fortune to
cent of what she otherwise would have received
Now the moral lesson in two or three phases
bearing on this case Three of the four favored heirs
we're willing that the discarded sister should share
evenly with them, offering to give her round $3O0OO-
600. one-ffth of the whole. The fourth one Of the
favored heirs, however demurred to the proposition,
but was willing to compromise by allowing the sister
SlOOOOOOO sister would not accept the proHer
and proceeded al once to contest her fathers will
The old mans $3.50 600, accumulated in a lifetime
Of quiet speculation. partly in connection with The stand
ard Oil company brought at last only trouble to his
family The very immonsity of his wealth caused
esrangement between himself and his daughter and
later between that daughter and the other heirs. And
the daughter having been led to believe that she was
entitled to S3O.00000O could not be satisfied with
s1OOOOOOO Think of it, the equivalent of twenty tons
of gold coin not enough for woman whose father
started in life on a level with the laborer
But this case of the Pittsburg Croesus is only one
example of the rolling of enormous fortunes in these
latter days The wealth of Charles Loclhart, man
almost unknown outside of Pittsburg. nearly eight
times greater than the wealth of John Jacob Asor.
and fifteen times greater than that of Stephen Grard
the richest two in America in the days Of the
grandfathers of this generation.
What will be the upshot of this gathering of the
nations wealth in the hands of a few multimlionares?
These great fortunes rolling up like snowballs,
exhausting the wealth distributed among the masses
of the American people How long will it be at the
present rate until have only two classes in this
country-those who live in extrayagant luxury and
those who like the scripural dogs, eat Of the crumbs
which fall from their masters table?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-12
MUSIC AND
THE DRAMA
OLGA Steeb Recital

The dream of years of little Olga
Steeb became a reality yesterday after
noon when several hundred admirers of
the young musician listened to her in
depreciation of the great masters at
Simpson auditorium.
Several years ago when little Miss
Steeb first evidenced talent she was
taken to hear little Paloma Shramm
plays at Simpson auditorium and at
that time she made up her mind that
some day she would play in the same
place.
The child has been studying dill
igently under the supervision of Herr
Becker and she demonstrated .yester-
day beyond a doubt that her talents
are of a very high order.
Nearly all of the great composers
were represented in the program and
the skill and taste with which she rem
dered some of the compositions would
have been a credit to an artist many
years her senior.
Three numbers from Mendelssohn
were artistically given, but 1t was III
the Brahms hero in D minor that her
talent was given full scope.
One composition which was received
with much applause was n sherzo In ID
minor. composed by. little Miss Steeb
and played with much expression.
Works of Schuman, Chopin and Haydn
were also given, showing Olga's versi-
tilitV
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-12
REV. DR.. OSTRoM ANSWERED
Rabbi Solomon Replies to Statement
Made by the Evangelist

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 11-(Edltor
Herald) d)-Rev. DR.. Henry Ostrom, the
evangelist. is reported to have told his
congregation. without any hesita-
ton, 1 am personally opposed to stand
ing ON the same Thanksgiving plat
form with a Jewish rabbi
This is certainly in conformity with
the best orthodox preaching and prae-
tice of Pobiedonoszeff, the procurator-
general of the holy church in darkest
Russia, but never in keeping with the
true spirit of Christian love and char
ity in enlightened America. Within the
czar's blighted realm the Cossacks and
muzhiks are apt to appreciate suen
preachments, but never the intelligent,
liberal and broad-minded people of this
city or any section in the United States.
RABBI NJ. G. SOLOMON.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-12
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The chamber of commerce is to Los Angeles what
the character of the Danish prince is to the play OF
"Hamle" 1t comes being, to quite different
smile what the handspring of watch is to the general
mechanism. No citizen of Los Angeles need be told
about the part the chamber of commerce has taken in
the development prosperity of the city nor there
citizen who feel justly proud of the record
of that institution during the sixteen years Of vs. effort
in behalf of the city.
Notwithstanding public knowledge OF the numerical
growth of the chamber of commerce. the statement that
the membership has increased % per cent within
year comes as a surprise. What that percentage Of
increase means numerically is in the fact that the
present enrolment is 1900 Consequently nearly four
hundred new members have been added within the
year And 1t is mst say just here that the great
addition is the more remarkable in view of the presence
last year at the ST. Louis exposition Of the chambers
indefatigable working secretary, Frank Virgins
It is the aim of the committee on membership to
swell the enrolment to an even 1000 members before
the close of the present year. 1t is an honor for any
man to count himself member of the chamber, the
membership comprises the foremost citizens Of Los
Angeles in all the various reputable lines of the com
munity's activity
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-12
HOLLYWOOD Masons as Hosts

Hollywood lodge No. 1886, f. & A.
M, has invited all Masons and
their friends to attend an entertainment
at Playa del Rey Friday evening,
February 16, to consist of dancing, card
parties, boating on the lagoon, vaude-
Vile. refreshments, exhibition drill by
Arab Patrol, Al Malaikah temple.
Talent for the vaudeville entertainment
will be furnished by Oliver Morosco.
Tickets are for sale at the following
places: Central bank, Fourth and
Broadway; Walkover Shoe company,
III South Spring street, and the Los
Angeles Pacific Railroad company's
once. S16 West Fourth street, good
any time of the day, Special service
after 6 p. IN.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-12
Apollo Orchestra

The Apollo orchestra has many addl-
tions of professional players to its
members of late from the difterenc
Symphony orchestras throughout the
country, and from the st. Cecelia Or
cnestra of London. Eng. The orches-
ira is meeting every Monday evening
with the Apollo club and is dong
very enthusiastic work on the "Crea-
ton" which is to be given at the Tenn
pie auditorium the latter part OF
March.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-12

Slav revolutionary organization in Chicago pro-
poses expansion to all other American cities. For
egners in America who itching for revolution
should HE themselves the other side of the ocean
Nests for Matching revolution abroad should be
countenanced in the United States
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-12

The medical profession of Southern California
y indorses the proposition of the State Medical society
for introducing in the legislature bill providing for
institution for the treatment of poor tubercuous
patients. That is proposition which The Herald has
warmly advocated times.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-12

Returns beginning to in from the Japanese
wrestling fad, u jsu which has been introduced in
the United States A broken leg two and minor
casualties have been reported. 1t would be a great
if iu tsu could be adapted throwing grafters
out of legislature.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-12

Now it is said at Washington that "the president
may take the bit in his teeth and call extra session
of in the spring regardless of the advice and
wishes of the Republican leaders" He may also need
to take the lasso his hand before he gets far in the
term.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-12

The arrival of nineteen passenger locomotives for
the Salt Lake railway is reported from the saline city
The weight of each engine and tender is pounds
III tons. This invoice is alluded to as the first
consignment of such locomotives. Their music will
be heard in Los Angeles many weeks.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-12

In the Illinois legislature effort is in progress
pass bill prohibiting newspapers from printing
cartoons of legislators and other state officials. Hon
and faithful officials have to fear the
toonists' pencil and the other kind usually deserve
all they get of such attentions.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-12

Perhaps Los Angeles people might feel sympa.
thy for the downtrodden Poles if the gave them
the longer appellaon Polanders. 1t is hard for resi-
dent of this city to dsassociae the word Pole from the
street vista of bearings that the eye encounters in
every thoroughfare
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-12

Fl. Rider HaGgard, the famous English novelist is
coming to this country a special agent the colonial
department His mission is investigate the land and
industrial enterprises of the Salvation Army with refer
TO the adaptablity of the system in South Africa
1t is not stated whether Mr. Haggard will do any pros
pecting here in search of King Soomons mines
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-12

Ninetysix years today Abraham Lincoln was
born. His birth and rearing could hardly have been
humble and his later eminence should be an ever
lasting spur to the ambition of American youth AL
though he too familiary called "old Abe" in his
drst presidential campaign 1860 he was only So years
Did at the time of his death in the prime his vigorous
md always temperate life.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-12

Senator Buhkers, of the quartet of states
men under bonds of $4,000 pending bribery is
chairman of the senate committee on rerenchment
He is also the statesman who, according the est-
mony of go-beween Jordan told the latter not to hand
the $3.50 of bribery money him but to drop il into
my coat pocket" Chairman of committee ON re.
trenchmenti
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-12

Oklahoma is hilarious with joy at the thought of
statehood, notwithstanding it's yoking with Indian Ter
rory and the drawback of liquor prohibition. But the
Indian contingent will be notified retire the rear
and be seated and prohibition usual, will fail to
prohibit.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-12

The San Francisco grand jury found, reported
that the sergeant in charge of the police detailed at
Chinatown was regularly paid from $3.50 TO $500
month and members of the squad $50 to $40 a month
to tolerate gambling No wonder San Francisco makes
poor showing in its public school exhibit.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-12

A committee consisting of eight members of the
assembly is scheduled for junket to all the race
tracks in the state in the alleged interest of public
morals" 1t is not stated whether the expense ac-
count provides funds for playing the races"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-12
THE HERALD's CITY CIRCULATION

THE HERALD's CIRCULATION IN THE CITY OF
LOS ANGELES is LARGER THAN THAT OF THE
EXAMINER OR THE EXPRESS AND SECOND ONLY
TO THAT OF THE TIMES.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-12

The Chicago RecordHerad says: "The cost of living
in Mexico is reported to be increasing Then it follows
with the query, why live in Mexico?" Apply that
observation at home The winter climate in Chicago
is reported TO be "horrd Then why live in Chicago?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-12

The precept awarding honor whom honor is
due" demands recognition of the splendid service
rendered by Senator Bard in behalf of the autonomy
Arizona. Just to what extent his persistent efforts
availed in saving that territory from the hateful yoke
with New Mexico may never be known That it was at
least most potential factor in the issue is beyond
question.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-12

There was nothing ominous about the upsetting of
President Rooseyelts carriage in Washington short
time prior to last November such event might have
been regarded differently
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-12

What a m.snomer it is to call Johann HOch a big
amst when he has confessed to marrying thirteen
and is accused of marrying three times that
many Call him properly multipoygamist.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-12

legislative committee visited San Quentin prison
last Sunday. The accommodations not as inviting
there as they are at Sacramento hotels but they may
the purpose of few statesmen if the bribery
charges stick
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-12

In alluding to railways it will be a saving of
time in naming them to speak of those which not
yet in control of the Rockefeller Hartman syndicate
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-12

A Chicago paper, shiyering in the zero blizzard,
makes this sad observations Another disagreeable thing
about February is that there only four pay days
in it,"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-12
Last of Lincoln

The next and last time l looked upon
the face of Abraham Lincoln 1t was
cold in death 1t was in April, 1865. His
remains were lying in state at the city
hall, New York, and the nation was in
mourning. OF course everybody in ana
near the city desired to view the re-
mains of the martyred president, but
only a small percentage of the hun
dreds of thousands who attempted It
were successful, although the body lay
in state for about two days. BY stand
ing in the procession for two hours ana
half at the risk of being crushed, |
succeeded in gaining access to the
death chamber. where l beheld the cold
bloodess form of that great man whose
tragic death by the hand OF a coward
ly assassin had weighted the hearts OF
the people with sorrow unspeakable,
The form of the martyr, the burial out
ft the uniforms and cleaning bayo-
hets of the soldier guards, feebly IL
Illuminated by few gas jets overhead,
formed a weird scene of oppressive sad
ness, such as must have, made last
inp impression on the mind of every
person who silently moved past the
head of the casket and gazed for
moment on that once luminous but
now expressionless face.
During the period while the funeral
car was being conveyed by circutous
route from Westinghouse Chicago and
thence to Springfield, ILL.,, an incident
Of special interest resulting from tha
assassination occurred in Brooklyn
The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher had
been appointed by President Lincoln
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-10-14
SPORTING NOTES.

Both Melody and Peterson, who win
eight before the Spokane Amateur Ath.
letic club on the night OF October 20,
are training. Melody comes from
Chicago. where he fought q draw with
Fitzpatrick Saturday night. Peterson
arrived Tuesday morning from Sam
Francisco. Both men will train at the
3. A. A. C. Interest in the fight has
been great since it's first announce
ment on account Of the popularity Mel
lody enjoys I'm Spokane.
Jimmy Gardner, Loweil's crack light
weight. has sprung another surprise
on the sporting public by announcing
that he will make 1873 pounds for Mel
son. Not only that, but is willing To
make any reasonable concessions, no
eager is he TO meet the Dane.
NJ. w Savage confirms the report
thar a New York syndicate had Of
fered him $4,000 for Dan Patch.
Saturdays game az Washington
State college resulted: Washington
State college. 81, Lewiston high, 0.
In two 20 minute halves whitman
College. al Walla walla, scored eight
points-one touchdown. goal and safe
ty--over the Spokane high school.
Spokane did not score.
In a fast game OF football on the
California field Saturday afternoon the
University Of Willamette tore.D. elev-
en- tied the California varsity by the
score Of to 0.
Dan Patch. king Of the PAGERS, Sat
anday clipped three quarters of a sec
ond from his own, the worlds record.
making the mile In 1855 Ia.
Willie Fitzgerald knocked out Jack
Clifford in the eighth round Of a 20
round go recently In California.
Boxing contests were resumed in
Chicago Saturday night. after having
been ander the ban Of the police for
many months. Five contests Of six
rounds each were carded AT the Chi
cage Athletic club. The main event
WAS between Honey Melody. Of Boz.
ton and Dave Fitzpatrick Of Chicago.
which was declared a draw. Fitx.
patrick was hog fat. outweighing Mel.
lody by Al least 20 pounds. Both men
were considerably punished.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-10-14
nlniNo RorEA.

Nessrs. seullY. Perry and Newell.
Americans. have acquired for Tho sum
.ni $4,000 eco Il group Of mlning claims
situated In the state 81 durango. The
arss paymebg. sI.t00. coo. has been
placed With the National Bank q
Mo1lro.
Frederick ". Bradley. president Of
the Bunker Hil a Sullivan Mining
company. h the defendant In az &C.
tton Instituted By the orovtiss Gold
Dredging 4 Exploration company In
the superior court al San Francisco,
aekiug for an accounting Of all mis-
acts a. the chief enieef 81 the eorpo.
ration from March. 1901. To April.
1905 II ts alleged that Bradley bad
abused the confidence reposed In him.
causing = loaa 70 The company 81 more
than $500 coo
Tom GFaney. . mining man from
WArdner. Ida. waa brutality beaten
and robbed by tWo thuKa recently al
spokane.
A rev Frisco company has keca
formed in Maine with \ capital Of
$500 GEO. and it lie expected that oper.
atoms viii be resumed on one Of the
oldest mines in the Occur d'Aicnes =
An American syndicate is neRosi-
aiibE Tor the purchase 81 the Seattle
property. aomc nine miles from Grand
Forks.
The Quebec Gold Mining q smelt.
ing company, IL IL reported. is about
10 commence work on the Strawberry
property On Browns creek, near Grand
Forks, b. G.
The sale q the Monitor Elne for
$4,000 wac made on Tuesday. H. ].
RossI and H. ]. Reed Of Wallace are
the purchasers. though II Il under.
stood that they are acting In the in.
tereet II eastern parties. The Aonl.
tor. near the Idaho. Montana lIne, is
located on the land now being dis
puted over by the Northern Pacific
company and the government.
The big shafsAonse at the Lake
Shore workings Of the St Eugene
mine az Moyie. b. c. was burned 70
the ground recently and the loss viii
probably reach $4,000.
saltwater" Bin Gates has return.
ed TO Seattle with q tale Of the Alaska
mines and soon won bic wife back. No
divorce suit II to be brought. He ue-
mics the report Of his third marriage
Persistent reports are 70 cirouia-
tion that the Morning mine IT Mullan.
Idaho, ls under option or has been eold
to the Federal Mining q SHIFTING CON-
pany for ss,0000O0. The Morning has
recently struck silver.tead ore 10 is
deepest workings and the value Of the
property has been enormously Incresh-
ed thereby.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-10-14
MoMTAMA soUlBsa.

Russell 4 Shaw. an Is year old high
school student OF Butte, has fallen heir
20 an estate Of $4,000 located on
Prince Edward Island, Canada,
through the death Of his father.
The AuelaiF saloon, at Butte. was
held up recently by two masked men
and se2b in ieweiFy and money taken
from the proprietor. who was alone In
the place. and from the safe. Anclair
recognized both men, and one OF them.
Arthur cumminR. was arrested shortly
after. while the police hope 10 run
down the second man before night
During the temporary absence OF her
husband MIRA. Eric Long was burned
10 death tn her home q MeaaeFVIlie.
suburb Of Butte. II liz supposed the
woman upset . lamp. which net the
house on Gre. When her husband re-
turned she had been burned 20 a crisp
and the house was destroyed.
Wasson Oliver. aged ~. son Of the
Chairman Of the BeaveFhead county
board Of commissioners, is thought 10
have been murdered and a Frenchman.
whose same Ii unknown. Is suspected
o. the crime.
Frank Ellison ana Oscar Mattl, swe-
dish miners. were killed recently By q
premature blast in the RAFus mine at
Butte. Thay we're unmarried ELI.
son has q brother In Astoria. Ore, and
another In Hihblng. MINI. MattI has
two bFothers.iR Lead City. q. ID.
a bolt az lightning which struck
The kFuund aeaF Bear Tooth mountain.
20 miles north Of Helena. q few days
ago. is stated 10 have resulted In the
discovery OF an oil and gas deposit.
Governor Tnola honored the requi.
sitioa of Governor Mickey Of NebrAs.
kR for. Pat Crows. Who was caught az
Butte F@e@atly.
PreSideMt Roosevelt has issued q
PToelsmAtiea for two additional forest
reserves In Montana. at the same time
providing fer large additions 10 the
two reserves now already ia existence.
Altogether about a.Z50 900 acres of
land are Involved. The two new TO
seFpea will be- known Aa Hell Gate and
Big belt respectively, The former
will comprise about i.4so.o00 acres.
shile the latter wtll embrace CSC. 600
acres. Hell GAta ia located near the
southeastern boundary line of The
state, while the Big Belt reserve is i'm.
mediaSeiy northwest ~ the already es,
sabiiahTd Little BeiS reserve. Addi.
tians 10 the Little Belt and Madison
reserves amount 10 $4,000 and $4,000
acres respectively.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-10-14
wLL Popg ~ vArlcA4f



Rome Interest ID being revived In
the old dispute between the vatican
and the Italian government by the con-
lectures made whether the pope Will
openly break through the legend Of
bis 80 called captivity and leave the
vatican for the sake OF his health. Dur
Ing the past summer the pope suffered
very much from the exceptional heat
which was experienced ID Rome. and
personally wished to go TO the papai
palace az Castel Candida, among the
AIban hills. the usual summer resi-
denee Of the pope before 1870. But
there are many currents In the vatican
which appear 70 be even more power
full Ia matters like this than the win Of
the pope himself.
Still IL has been noticed that reia-
tons between the holy see and Italy
are much better than they have been
In third of q century, and while the
pope In the last resort did not elect to
leave Rome. II was finally felt that
there was no reason why be should
not have done 90 IL be really had been
determined in bis own mind concern
ing the matter.
In fact. very seldom in the history
Of united Italy has the political out
look Of the country presented an as
pect 80 peaceful and so free from inn
mediate or even future concern "a it
does today.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-10-14
Coming Events.

Montana Rebekah state assembly.
Anaconda. October IL.
Washington Educational association.
North Yakima, December 1850.
Idaho State Rebekah assembly,
Lewiston. October is.
Montana l. O. o. r. grand lodge
Anaconda. October IL.
Idaho |. o. o. r. grand encampment,
Lewiston. October l6.
Spokane Interstate fair, October
s.is.
Moscow carnival and street fair,
Moscow. Idaho. October i0.It.
Lewiston interstate fair, October 10.
81.
Wilbur fair. wilbur. October aa-s7.
Lewis and CLARK centennial expoai-
ton, Portland, June I to October Is;
eyents: October ella, National Poul.
try show,