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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-02

iver Cromwell. The monarch was, OF
course. obliged to seek refuge across the
channel in France.
Charles was confronted by a perilous
undertaking when he planned to reach
France. CrOmwell's Roundheads pur-
sued his party remorselessly. and only
by resorting to boldly conceived STRAIT
egg and to force of arms was the king
enabled to reach friendly shores unmo-
Tested.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-02

on society" is highly entertaining from
a musical viewpoint, but the story is
not SO acceptable
Emile Bruguiere of California, New
York ana Newport, wrote the music,
which IS the best. heard for lengthy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-02

not up to the average. In short, the
comedy romance nelodrama IS not es-
sential to the success of the present
dramatic season. Its only apparent ex-
cuse for existence is Mr.. Goodwin's i'm
personation of the cowboy millionaire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-02

oNWENTsIA WANTS TOURNEY.
The Onwentsia CIllinois) Golf club
has made application for next years
amateur golf championship. From
present indications the application is
equal to an award.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-02
"RattIinq" Nelson's Chances.

If Young Corbett was really in as
good shape in Frisco as he should have
been Battling Nelson win come per-
ilously close to defeating Britt. The
vanquisher of the pride of Denver
fought the two times conqueror of Ter
ry McGovern to a standstill. Corbett
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-02

able men in that division, but among
the bantams, the feathers, the light
weights and the middleweights a cham
pionship is usually little more than a
feeting dream
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-02

struct others. Attel was defeated not
long. ago by Tommy Sullivan of Brook
Ign, but dfsparages the victory by say
ing that Sullivan weighed 127 pounds
at the time of the bout, he weighing 122.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-02

An italian greyhound, FRITZ Scheff's
pet, is on the salary list of the company
presenting THE Two Roses" His sal
airy is two cakes of dog biscuit for each
performance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-02
A REAssuRINe cAppIE.

Among the lesser luminaries of the
Exmoor (Ill.) Country club, as far
as mere playing ability is concerned
are George Barr McCutcheon and the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-02

Mr.. Hackett plays King Charles, of
course, and brings out effectively its
romantic and interest stirring qualities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-02
SCENE FROM
THE FORTUNES OF THE KING
10 -

as the queen of Russia" Mashaway's
social career almost comes to a sudden
finish.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-02
1.-THE Baroness FiddIesticls."

At the Casino THE Baroness Fiddle
sticks is now holding tuneful sway.
The production, styled a musical satire
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-02

Al n the stock market and pugilism.
The pugilistic chapter should receive
first considera ton, for as an illustration
of the uncertainties of existence on
this peculiar ball of dirt the prize ring
carries off the highest award.
The recent Young Corbett-" Battling"
Nelson fight in San Francisco was a
case in point. Its result ended, for a
lengthy period at least, the career of a
promising fighter who but short time
ago stood proudly at the head of his
class. Young Corbett, although recip-
lent of the raw side" of a decision in
his fight with Jimmy Britt. was consid-
cred to have splendid chance to re-
gain his lost honors, but along comes
Nelson, who had never defeated
champion, and sends the plucky Denver
lad away back to the tall timber where
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-02

multitudinous headstones decorate the
various resting places of many ambi-
tions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-02

BOOK entitled ups and Downs"
"a would not be complete with
out chapters on horse racing,
Il ~ the stock market and 11le-iIisr,n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-02


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Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-02
FIRE PROTECTION
IN THEATERS BAD.
COUNCIL TO PASS STRINGENT
ORDINANCE
AUTOMATIC DEVICES POOR
Building Committee Has City Attorney
Prepare New Ordinance for
Safeguarding Patrons of
PIayhouses

Acting in the belief that the fire pro-
lection in theaters is entirely made
quate the building committee of the
city council yesterday instructed City
Attorney Mathews to draw up the form
of an ordinance which will be much
more stringent with play house man
agements.
The ordinance now in effect calls for
the equipment of theater stages with
an automatic attachment placed near
the roof. The new ordinance If rati-
fled by the council at it's meeting next
Monday will call for network of per-
forated pipes placed high above the
stage and connected with a switch on
the ground floor where an attendant
will be on duty at every performance.
"The men who were instrumental in
effect had little knowledge of the re-
quirements," said Councilman Smith
yesterday. "Before the automatic at
tachments begin to throw down water
the heat would have to rise sometimes
distance of eighty feet before it could
melt the plug which sets the system to
working. BY that time the theater
might be half consumed and with it a
number of the players and audience.
"At the present time the smaller play
houses are able to dodge certain ne
cessary requirements for the safety of
their patrons, thing which the build
ing committee is attempting to rectify.
The building inspector will be given a
larger power to act at his own discre-
ton than he has now"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-02
IN BUILDING
MEET, FIGHT; ONE ARRESTED
Chas Ussher Mine Owner and D. Mountoy Cloud Insur
Agent, Come to BIows-Cloud Thought
He Was Insuted

A fight in the Los Angeles Trust
building last night, which resulted in a
cut face and a black eye for Charles E..
USHER, mine owner residing at Ocean
Park, and the arrest of D. Mountjoy
Cloud, insurance man, on charge of
battery.
Both men have offices in the Los An
geles Trust building and according to
the story told by USHER, who came to
his office from Ocean Park yesterday
morning in an automobile, he was wait
ing at the foot of the elevator shaft
with a friend, M. T. Hamilton, S27 South
Hope street, and had given several
signals for the elevator operator to
descend, when Cloud entered the build
ing.
HE paid no attention to myself or
my friend" said USHER in telling the
story afterwards, but walked past us
and pressed the signal bell for the ele-
vator boy. AS he did so 1 made the re.
mark that l had already rung the sig
nal bell several times without effect.
With that he turned around and struck
me full in the face, breaking my glasses
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-02
C0NSTABLES AFTER DEER;
"BLIND PIGS" FRIGHTENED

Is Constable De La Monte and his
band of deputies after fresh venison or
"blind pigs" is the question bothering
the "piggers" of San Fernando road
and other districts where liquor is
sold without license.
The constable announced to his dep
uties yesterday that, as a treat for
their good work Of the past few months,
he would take them on little pleasure
trip after deer.
Five minutes after this announce
ment the "piggers" were aware of the
proposed hunting trip and, remember
ing the raid made by the same deputies
several weeks ago, the liquor men
quietly put up shutters and the coun-
trymen will enjoy several dry days.
The deputies left at o'clock last
evening and, because Monday is hol-
iday, will be gone several days. Their
object is said to be deer this time and
s'blind pigs" need have no fear.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-02
DESIRES NO GUARDIAN
FOR HIS ONLY DAUGHTER
Aged SchooImaster Strenuously OBJ
Jects to Court Taking Child
From Him

In a final effort to keep his daughter
with him, Professor James Pelton, the
Oldest schoolmaster in California, yes
terday sobbed out his plea for the
young woman in Judge Gibbs depart
ment of the superior court during the
hearing of the juveniles.
The story told by the old man was
pathetic and when it was finished the
court granted a postponement of sew
eral days to determine whether the old
schoolmaster was capable of taking
care of the woman.
Pelton came to California during the
gold rush and kept school in a cabin
for the teaching of the miners children
while he worked gold out of school
hours.
He married late in life and his daugh-
ter, Aneta, the subject of the trial, is
not yet eighteen years old. Several
months ago the young woman went to
San Francisco. There, according to the
statements of Pelton, she met a man
who was more than twice her age and
with whom she became infatuated. The
courtship terminated when Aneta made
affidavit to a marriage license in which
she asserted she was of age.
She was brought back from San Fran
cisco and the old man has strenuously
objected to the appointment of a
guardian for her.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-02
SUMMER RESORT
WEATHER RETURNS
SIZZLING SPELL TARRIES NO
MORE
BLANKETS AGAIN IN ORDER
Yesterday Recorded Ordinary Temper.
ature and Citizens Ceased to
Growl and Use Bandanas
Because of Heat
BLANKETS AGAIN IN ORDER

The mercury ceased to sizzle yester-
day and the spirits of heat-ridden An
gelenos went up. Life in the Los An
geles summer resort was worth the
living with a maximum temperature of
eighty-six degrees.
Weatherman Franklin would have
continued his efforts in heat making
but for the fact that Superintendent
Mulholland of the water department
made a threat to turn off the water If
Franklin did not quit his practices. The
weatherman thereupon desisted, await
ton Thursday before starting to work
again. Should the people vote for more
water he may beard Mulholland in his
den with perfect equanimity.
For the first time this week, when
Mr.. Franklin made his observations at
o'clock yesterday afternoon, the ther-
mometer registered seventy-four de-
grees, or ten degrees less than that reg
istered at the same time on the pre-
ceding day, when the maximum tenn
perature was ninety-f1ve.
If the coast cities have been visited
with cooler weather those in the inter-
ior have failed to profit by change
and the conditions, while not giving
such an excessive heat as at the begin
ming of the week. are yet conducive to
hot weather.
At Fresno the thermometer registered
1o2 degrees Thursday. 100 at Red RlufT
and 81 degrees at Independence.
The forecast for today is for fair
weather and moderate temperature.
but the soda water and other fountains
presided over by white aproned attend
ants will be good things to keep within
reach.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-02

such proposition has been broached to
Aim.
The civil service commission pro-
vides all the men asked for by the de-
partment up to certain limit and with
varying restrictions, but under one in
depreciation of the ordinance their dis
charge must be based on proof of in
competency.
Sixty-eight men were discharged on
Thursday night, entailing saving of
$47s4. Forty-nine teamsters. 120 pick
and shovel men and 100 laborers are
patiently awaiting the second swing of
the ak in the hands Of the brawny
street superintendent, who says that
his forces will be greatly diminished
when he knows how he stands with the
civil service commission.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-02

and cutting a deep cash just below my
right eye.
II was struck with such force that
staggered back and as 1 did so Hamil-
ton seized my assailant and threw him
to the floor, while rushed into the
street in search of a policeman. 1 was
not able to find an officer and returned
to the building in a few moments and
stood guard over Cloud while Hamilton
went in search of telephone to sum-
mon the police"
officer Mckenzie went to investigate
the trouble and he arrested Cloud on
charge of battery. He was sent to the
police station where he was released
later on $50 bail.
In speaking of the fight Cloud admit
ted that he had been drinking, but said
he was addressed in such a manner by
Ussher when he signaled for the ele-
vator that he considered it a personal
insult and resented it by striking Us
sher in the face.
While each of the combatants has an
office in the Los Angeles Trust build
ing, where the fight took place, they
had never met before and knew moth
ing of each others business or social
standing.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-02
DAUGHTER LOYAL
TO HER MOTHER.
WOULD NOT TESTIFY AGAINST
PARENT
DEFENDANTS ARE DISCHARGED
Mrs. Clara Mersch and Former Police
man Jack HeIIman Released From
Charge of Misconduct Pre-
ferred by Grand Jury

Following a positive refusal by Miss
Clare Mersch yesterday to give any
evidence against her mother, the grand
jury indictment charging notorious
misconduct against Mrs. Clara Mersch
and Jack Hellman, former police Of
ecution in the case now possible is
through the police courts.
II think Hellman would have de-
served any sentence he might have
been given by the court" said Miss
Mersch yesterday "but wouldn't give
any evidence against my mother under
any circumstances. did not make any
complaint against her in the first place.
The information must have been taken
before the grand jury by some one in
innate with the family, but did not
know that any charge had been placed
against mother until I was subpoeaned
in the case.
"i have always felt sorry for her be-
cause Of the influence Hellman had
over her, but think the trouble rested
entirely with him and he is responsible
for the breaking up of our family.
1.-THE old family home on Figueroa
street, where both myself and my sister
were reared, is gone; as 1 have learned,
the place was sold to secure bail for
Hellman and my mother when they
were released several days ago.
IT have been requested several times
to file complaint and appear against her
as prosecuting witness, but regardless
of what she has said about myself or
my sister, could never persuade my
self to take any action or say one word
about her."
When Hellman and Mrs. Mersch were
arrested Friday they charged spite
work on the part Of the daughters
Friends of Hellman asserted, as ex-
PLANTATION of his arrest, that the young
women had a grudge against He'll
man.
Since then these statements have
been refuted and the action of Miss
Mersch yesterday In refusing to aid
In the prosecution, while coming as a
surprise to officials, was expected by
friends of the young woman who have
2 known of her loyalty to her parent.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-02

loss, loss to the family, loss to the
church of which he was member,
loss to the denomination, loss to
business interests and loss to the
country.
"This is great gain. A rich legacy
in business character. Here was a
model life. If all men in business were
like Frederick Rindge this world would
be the realization of the kingdom Of
Cod"
All the rooms on the lower floor of
the residence were thrown open and
the casket covered with pail of maid
enhair ferns and white rosebuds was in
a small reception room. At the close of
the service the procession was formed
and the body was removed to Rosedale
cemetery, where interment was made.
Five carriages were needed to remove
the floral offerings to the cemetery and
the funeral procession extended for
blocks At the cemetery the services
were brief. Scripture passages were
read by DR.. George F. Bovard, DR.. j.
L. Pitner, DR.. w. H. Rider, DR.. Rob-
ert Mcintyre and DR.. A. w. Atkinson.
The ministers of the churches repre-
senting different denominations joined
in repeating the Lords prayer and the
benediction was pronounced.
The active pallbearers were DR.. John
R. Haynes, Senator Frank P. Flint,
Wilbur S. Tupper. George I. Cochran.
Arthur Let's, John B. Miller J. C.
Drake and A. j. Wallace, while those
who served as honorary pallbearers
were General Harrison Gray Otis,
Henry e. Huntington, W. c. Patter-
son, Joseph H. Clark, Charles R. Drake,
Gen. M. H. Sherman. ]. Ross Clark,
o. T. Johnson, Warren Gillelen, E. P.
Clark, W. W. Beckett and Col Dan
Freeman.
The committee representing the So
ciety Of Colonial Wars included Frs
kline M. Ross, Cameron Erskine Thorn,
Senator Frank p. Flint, Spencer r.
Thorpe, DR.. John B. Haynes, George }.
Denis, Frank Clarke Prescott and Ar
thur B. Benton.
The members of the board of direct
ors and secretaries of the Y. M. C. A.
attended in body.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-02
CANNOT DISCHARGE MEN;
UNABLE TO PAY WAGES
Street Superintendent Hanley Faces
Remarkable Situation and Awaits
Official Action

OITlCldi ACtIOu
Street Superintendent Hanley must
cut down his expenditures by $4,000 a
month. To do this he will be under
the necessity of ordering the dismissal
of a number of employees in addition to
those discharged Thursday night and
who are under the civil service rules,
which require proof Of incompetency
before dismissal.
The city attorney has advised caution
until the question can be decided. If
such is the condition, and City Attorney
Mathews believes it is, Superintendent
Hanley must await the action of the
council in passing an ordinance which
will permit him to once more swing the
official ak.
At the present time if his employees
would offer their services on the plan
Of much work and no pay, the question
could be easily solved, but thus far no
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-02
DEPARTMENTS SPENDING
MORE THAN ALLOWANCES A

ceeded it's allowance for July and Au-
gust by $4,000 or $4,000.
The same conditions are found to ex-
list in the street department, where at
the present time Street Superintendent
Hanley is making most strenuous eff
forts to hold down expenses. His al
lowance for July and August was $685.
742. Sc. According to Auditor Schwaebe's
report, made from the warrants drawn
in favor of the street department, the
expenditures were $51, ,S11.SS. If such
were actually the case Hanley could
sleep peacefully with little or no
thought of his other troubles but 1t
happens that in this sum there is not
included the August pay roll for labor
ers, sprinklers and sweepers, question
OF over $4,000. When this is included
Hanley is in debt to the tune of $4,000
or $4,000.
Heads Of the different departments.
however. which are at the present time
showing an overdrawing of allowances,
say that this is because the apportion-
ment and the tax rate were not made
out until some weeks after the opening
of the fiscal year, when they handed
in their estimates for the succeeding
twelve months.
In the interim they say they have
based their expenditures on the esti-
mates which they had made. Unfor-
tunately however, the council did not
do business on the same basis, with
a result that in nearly all the cases
there was a decided cut in the amounts.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-02

In an exhaustive report on the
finances of the different departments OF
the city government which will be
presented to the council next Monday
morning by Auditor Schwaebe, 1t will
be shown that for the first two months
of the fiscal year beginning July the
expenditures Of almost every depart
nent Of consequence has exceeded its
apportionment.
At the present rate, by the end of
the year almost every department will
have far exceeded the allotment of the
city's money as made by the council
month ago. That Is with the excep-
ton of the water department, which
is more than self-sustaining.
In the fire department the report
gives an allowance of $4,000 and an
expenditure of S33, ,587. .4S, the latter sum
not showing the true condition of af-
fairs, as materials purchased during
July have not as yet been paid for. This
sum added to that which Is given will
show the department to have exceeded
it's allotment.
In the expense account of the public
library the salaries for August are not
included and no bills for books, print
ing or supplies of any kind have been
paid since July 1. With these amounts
added to the $33,5s7.4S given in the
above table the library will have ex-
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-02
EfTTfcTTTTrIT'x'1rZ'L
LOVING TRIBUTES
PAID BY MANY
DEEDS OF PHILANTHR0PlST
ARE PRAISED
HIS CHARACTER A LEGACY
Leaders In Christian Work Honor the
Memory of a Well Known An
geleno-Prominen Men of
City Attend Services
HIS CHARACTER A LEGACY

Over the remains of Frederick Hast
ings Rindge the last sad rites have
been said.
Sweetly solemn music, the scent OF
thousands of blossoms, tributes of low
ing friends and the earnest eulogiums
of men who knew and loved him in
life and cherish his memory in death.
mingled yesterday afternoon in the
beautiful Rindge home on Harvard
boulevard.
Frederick Rindge died at sunrise
Tuesday; at sunset last evening his
body was laid to rest in Rosedale GEM
etery.
"a great loss, a great legacy and a
great gain," said DR.. w. H. Rider, and
in the hearts of those who heard him
was echoed the same sentiment.
1.-THE loss of his life to the world is
great The gain to the world of a
legacy of such Christian character is
great"
With the spirit of sorrow was min
gled the spirit of rejoicing in the words
of all who took part in the service.
DR.. w. H. Rider of the Westlake
Methodist Episcopal church, of which
Mr.. Rindge was member, had charge
of the service, which was opened with
hymn by a quartet from the West
lake church.
Dr. Robert Mcintyre read the nine
tieth psalm as the first scripture pass
fAI1
with a lesson from I. Corinthians, XIV.
DR.. E. A. Healy offered the prayer
and Dr. George F. Bovard of the Uni
versity of Southern California read a
memorium written by Holdridge Ozro
Childs, governor of the Society Of
Colonial Wars, of which Mr.. Rindge
was a member, giving an account Of
his life and works.
DR.. John L. Pitner gave the first
address:
1.-The best day of mans life Is when
he throws 1t away" quoted DR.. Pitner.
He has gained far more than he ever
had before" DR.. Pitner then spoke of
Mr.. Rindge as he was seen in the va
rious walks of life and declared that
through everything the Christian man
was uppermost.
His religion was not the kind that
reached into tomorrow, but the kind
that helps today" said he. His was
a practical religion, one which did not
spend itself in dreaming alone, but in
dreaming and then doing. Men who
work with nature and with God are the
men the world has need of, and such
was he.
"a humble gentleman, a true Chris
tian, model father and an ever con-
sistent and considerate husband we
bury today. The world is better and
brighter and more full Of song for
Frederick Rindge."
Rev. James Healy, who was the pas
tor of the Santa Monica Methodist
church at the time Mr.. Rindge was a
member told many beautiful instances
of kindness and generosity by Mr.
Rindge not only to the church but to
all the people of that town. 1.-THE
whole town mourns his DEATH" said
he "for he was the friend of ALL"
DIR. w. H. Rider in his address said:
LET us learn from the example of Mr.
Rindge that 1t is not art, but heart,
that rules the world. This is a great
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-02
BIG BUSINESS is DONE
BY TWO POLICE JUDGES

Police Judges Austin and Chambers
did big business during the month of
August in the disposing of drunks.
There were 522. an average of over
sixteen day, the largest number gath
cred in by the police for a single month
since the first of the year. The fines
netted the city over $1,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-02
Nothing ON the Market Equal to Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and
nlarrhnaa Remedy

This fact is well known to druggists
everywhere, and nine out of ten will
give their customers this preparation
when the' best is asked for. Mr.. Obe
Wilmer, prominent druggist of Joplin,
Mo-, in circular to his customers,
says: "There is nothing on the market
equals Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel COM
plants. We sell and recommend this
preparation" For sale by all leading
druggists.