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Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-27
ADDS TO SCHOOL GROUNDS
"Slxty-Foot strip" on Fort Hill Will
Be Annexed to the
Present Site

An ordinance is now going through
the usual course, whereby the tract of
land known as the "sixty-foot strip"
will be added to the grounds of the
Los Angeles high school. The tract is a
part of the old cemetery on Fort hill
that has been abandoned for many
years and now is being used as build
ing lots.
This tract of land adjoins the high
school and has been in dispute for sew
eral years, but all the difficulties have
been amicably settled and the ground
now is being graded and improved and
will be added to the campus of the
school.
AS conditions now are the school
grounds are entirely too small to ac-
commodate the pupils, but this addition
will almost double it's area. 1t is ex-
pected that the ground will be used
for field and track sports, and in the
future, when the school board has Sc
cured the funds by a bond issue, upon
this ground will be built an addition
to the present structure.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-27
DISCUSSES NAPOLEON
FROM CATHOLIC VIEWPOINT
L. BRUNSWIG ADDRESSES NEW.
MAN CLUB
Speaker Says Mainstay of France To-
day Will Be Those in Provinces
Who Are True to the Church of
Rome

"The Rise and Decadence of the
Napoleonic Era From Catholic Stand
point" was the topic of the paper
read last evening before the Newman
club by L. Brunswig. 1t was French"
evening, the reader and those who dis
cussed the paper being eminent French
scholars. Among those who took part
in the discussion were: Count Bozenta,
G. Durnerin, Victor Ponet and Thomas
Wall.
Mr.. Brunswig's paper proved espe-
cially interesting at this time Of relig-
ious persecution in France.
I'VE generally consider Napoleon in
his latter days." said the speaker,
more as a persecuter of the sovereign
pontiff at Rome, as autocrat and arbi-
trary despot. His religion has ffot been
considered by historians; the conquer
ing hero is usually the theme treated.
There is no difficulty in proving
Napoleon an atheist and unbeliever
While in Egypt he made it a point to
participate in the orthodox rites at the
mosques, in order to conciliate the
Turks and Egyptians, and in his cam
paigns in Catholic Italy, he never failed
as commander Of the republican
troops (although at that time France
was yet in a state of anarchy and
religious unbelief) to participate in the
church rituals and ceremonials.
1.-THE fact remains that Napoleon was
reared in the bosom of devout Catho-
lie family his uncle, PAbbe Fesch, be-
coming ultimately a cardinal (by grace
of the pope and the will of his power
full nephew). From his mother he i'm
bibed staunch religious principles.
"At the military school of Brienne
then a royal institution, religion was a
necessary adjunct. Later. as an oppor-
tunist, he saw the evils of religious
persecution during the terror His
policy continued protectorate Of the
clergy until his selfish motives led him
to persecution of the holy see.
TN his dying hours, religion subdues
the erstwhile conqueror who dies PEN
itent Christian after a life erratic, mis-
guided and unfortunately unchecked at
the proper time"
The speaker traced the downfall of
the Corsican from the time he decided
to divorce Josephine. He said that
the mainstay of France today will be
the thirty of the forty millions in the
provinces, who are true to the faith of
the church of Rome.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-27
PLAN BIG BENEFIT
FOR TOM OBERLE
WELL-KNOWN ACTOR MUST
LEAVE STAGE
Doctors Decree That BeIasco Favorlte
Must Return to Arizona Because
of Poor HeaIth-Interest in
Testimonial Performance

Tom Oberle, the popular member of
the Belasoo theater stock company,
whose doctors have decreed that he
must abandon the stage, for some years
at least, and go to Arizona, is to be the
recipient of monster testimonial bene-
fit which the committee having the af-
fair in charge aver will be the biggest
theatrical benefit that has ever been
held in the entire west.
The Tom Oberle benefit will be held
at the Belasco theater on the afternoon
Of Tuesday, october 10.
The program, which as yet is not
complete, already promises a rich feast
of fine things, and one that will un-
questionably prove an exceptionally
diverting and meritorious entertain
ment, even when considered aside from
the praiseworthy object. A full list Of
the artists who have volunteered their
services will be printed in few days.
One of the big features Of the benefit
will be an old fashioned minstrel first
part, with the members of several of
the theatrical organizations in the city
occupying positions of prominence in
the circle. A number Of we'll known
professional and business men of the
city will also contribute mirth ana
melody to the occasion by backing their
faces with burnt cork and disclosing
their talents as minstrels.
Another big feature of the program
will be the temperance of Lillian
Burkhart in one of her best sketches.
Miss Burkhart has secured the permis-
sion of Mr.. Meyerfeld, president Of the
Orpheum circuit, to appear at the
Oberle benefit. She will have the
assistance of George w. Barnum and
Richard Vivian Of the Belasco theater
stock company, which is ample guaran-
tee that her contribution to the program
will be a notable one. Miss Burkhart
was the first player to tender her SER
vices when she learned that Mr.. Oberle
was to be the recipient of testimonial
The committee having charge of the
benefit has decided to auction off the
first choice of the boxes and loges as
well as the most desirable of the orches-
ira seats. The auction sale of seats
will occur Friday afternoon next at 3
o'clock at the Belasco theater. The
auctioneers will be prominent actors
and well known citizens of Los Angeles
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-27
LAY CORNERSTONE FOR
NEW MASONIC TEMPLE
PROPOSED BUILDING WILL COST
$4,000
Grand Officers Assist Members OF
South Gate Lodge, F. G. A. M, in
Impressive Ceremonies at Site at
Thirty-tFird and Main Streets

The corner stone Of the South Gate
Masonic temple at Thirty-third ane
Main streets was laid with imposing
ceremonies yesterday afternoon.
| South Gate lodge, F. and A. M, met
at the hall, Thirtieth and Main streets
and marched to the site of the new
temple, where the ceremonies were held
at o'clock.
A large crowd attended and the fol
lowing program was rendered: Music;
prayer by grand chaplain, Rev. B. c.
Cory; singing, "Hail Masonry Divine, "
choir; presentation of trowel to Grand
Master M. H. Flint by master of South
Gate lodge, T. w. Dunn, requesting
grand master to commence ceremonies;
address by Grand Master M. H. Flint;
music; song, place We Now the Corner
Stone" choir; ceremony of laying the
corner stone by M. H. Flint, E. T.
Parke, F. c.. Wolf and G. A. Hart;
grafton, r. L. Horton, grand orator.
The building will be erected by South
Gate Masonic Hall association, which
has a capital stock of $4,000. The lot,
which is 7Ox15O feet in size, was pur-
chased about four months ago for $4,000.
The building will cost about $4,000.
1t will be 7Ox125 feet, two stories in
height and will contain three stores
on the first floor fronting on Main
street. Entering from Thirty-third
street will be a public hall at the rear
of the stores. The second floor will
contain a lodge room 40x65 feet, BAN
quet hall 3Ox7O feet, with ante rooms
and parlors.
South Gate lodge was organized in
1894 with forty members. The member
ship is now 300. The auxiliary chapter
has 250 members. Following are the
officers of the lodge: F. w. Dunn, mas
ter; j. w. Musselman, S. W.; ]. w.
Kemp, J. W.; F. H. White, secretary;
w. H. Routzahn, treasurer; X. L. Will
cox, S. D.; A. ]. Prosser, J. D.; S. C.
Austin, chaplain; R. w. Bailey, mar
shall; e. A. Messerly and w. w. Tritt,
stewards; I. o. Stine, tyler.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-27
ATTORNEY RECEIVERS MIND
Leo b. Wflte ls Released From Insane
Ward and Charges Against
Him Arc Dismissed

By order of Judge Conrey in depart
ment 2 Of the superior court yesterday
Leo B. White, member of the Los
Angeles county bar, was released from
the insane ward at the county hospital
and sent to the home of his parents to
recuperate.
The young man, according to the tes-
timony Of witnesses. met with an acci-
dent several months ago which caused
mental arrangement, and while in that
condition Is said to have forged a
check.
White graduated from {. law school
several years ago. He went into the
office of Walter Leeds and later took
up active work with the Republican
county central committee.
During a campaign argument in the
last election White was assaulted by
some member Of a gang, struck on the
head and kicked into the gutter, where
he was found several hours later.
Friends of the young man say that
White never recovered from the shock
Of the blow.
Six months ago the young attorney
left his home and relatives were unable
to learn of his whereabouts until he
was arrested four months later on a
charge of having forged a check.
He was tried before the insanity COM
mission and granted a reprieve Of two
months to give him an opportunity for
recovery.
A message was sent yesterday morn
ing from the county hospital that the
young man had recovered from all
mental aff1iction and would be released
from the hospital on order of the judge.
Judge Conrey held special session
in the afternoon and ordered the release
and dismissal of the charges against
the young man.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-27
HOT ON THE TRAIL OF
"0RIGINAL M'ALEER MEN"
LATEST TO GO, IDENTIFICATION
CLERK ANKER
Acting Chief AubIe Prefers Charges
Against Emergency EmpIoye Be-
fore Board of Police Commits
sIoners

Original McAleer men" who hold
municipal offices are not meeting with
the consideration at the hands Of the
present administration that they think
they deserve. Public Administrator
McGarvin, who was secretary Of the
Republican central committee that
elected owen McAleer to the mayoralty
was recently dismissed, and yesterday
Joseph A. Anker who was assistant to
Mr.. McGarvin in the central committee
lost his place as Identification clerk of
the police department.
Anker was dismissed by the police
commission at yesterdays session on
recommendation of Acting Chief Auble
who declared that he was not fitted for
the place and would never make an
efficient employee.
The action of the commission was not
unexpected by Anker, who had been
told that the city authorities were
latter his job," as he expressed 1t, and
the time would soon come when he
would be dismissed. Acting on this
understanding Anker says he had made
three attempts to resign before the
commission took such summary action,
but on each attempt his resignation
was refused.
He was appointed to the place last
May, under the emergency clause, and
according to his statement ex-Chief
Hammel had declared that he was a
competent employe and had once re-
fused to accept his resignation. Anker
says he had heard disquieting rumors
to the effect that he was to be removed
and about one week before Chief Ham,
mel resigned Anker wrote out his resig
nation and handed 1t to the chief to turn
In to the commission when he gave his
own resignation.
"Mr. Hammel refused to accept my
resignation said Anker in talking
about the proposition yesterday. when
1 gave it to him he said: oh, no; that's
all right, you stay here and 1 think
you'll make good all right. You have
done your duty we'll and have no
complaint to make against you
about week after Mr.. Hammel had
given up his Office" continued Anker.
"he came to me and told me that they
were after me and that I had better
look out. then went to Secretary Nc
Keag and offered to resign if was no
longer wanted, and then 1 went to
Mayor McAleer and told him that my
resignation was ready at any time. He
said, All right and I took it for
granted that the question was at an
end and. there would be no further
trouble.
"This morning Acting Chief Auble
appeared before the board and told the
members that was untruthfuI and in
competent and asked for my dismissal
1 have had no trouble with Mr.. Auble
and have scarcely had occasion to even
speak to him since he has been in. the
chiefs chair. 1 do not know on what
he bases his charges of untruthful-
ness"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-27
ROBBED DURING OPERATION
San Pedro Doctor Accuses Patient OF
Stealing $53 Under Peculiar
Circumstances

Charged with grand larceny, Miss
Bessie Thomas, II years Of age, was
arraigned yesterday before Judge
Smith in department one of the superior
court, and her pleading set for next
week.
The young woman is being prose-
cuted by DR.. Blanche Bolton of San
Pedro, who charges Miss Thomas with
having taken $5S from her. The theft
is alleged to have been committed while
an operation was being performed on
Miss Thomas several weeks ago. The
doctor was called from the room dur
ing the operation and she alleges the
patient left the operating table and
stole the money from a bureau drawer.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-27
Suffrage Women to Meet
Methodist Missionary Conference

The annual conference of the Wo-
mans Home Missionary society of the
Methodist church, south, opened yes
terday afternoon at Hollywood, Mrs. c.
Jackson, the president, presiding. The
afternoon was occupied by preliminary
organization. At the session last even
ing a missionary drill was given by
the Juvenile society of Long Beach.
DR.. C. S. Riev of San Francisco, super
intenGent of the Pacific coast mission
work, made an address. The conference
will continue until Friday.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-27
Sues Railroad

yesterday before Judge Wilbur in de-
partment four of the superior court by
Charles Bailie against the Pacific Elec-
tric Railroad company. Bailie alleges
he was run down by a car on East
Fifth street several weeks ago and
severely injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-27
Rev. j. w. Phillips to Lecture

Rev. ]. Wiley Phillips, editor Of the
Califoria Voice, with Mrs. Phillips, has
left for Portland to attend the Prohibi-
tion congress to be held at that place.
Rev. Mr.. Phillips will be absent about
Elk weeks and will lecture throughout
Oregon and northern California on his
return trip.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-27
Personal

O. B. Fuller of Betterania, Cal, is
registered at the Hollenbeck.
F. P. Hosp of Riverside is staying at
the Hollenbeck. He has charge of the
floral displays along the entire route OF
the Santa Fe. Mr.. Hosp is accom-
panied by his wife.
George w. Scott, vice president of the
Pacific Mutual Life Insurance company
of San Francisco. Is at the Westminster.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-27
Sues Southern Pacific

John P. Jones and Charles Kerr yes
terday brought suit in the superior
court against the Southern Pacific rail-
road company for $795O damages. The
complaint stated that the railroad COM
pany people had lighted fire on their
right of way near the plaintiffs ranch
and that the fire had spread and de-
stroyed hay crop.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-27
Negro Sentenced

On an allegation of grand larceny
and burglary, Francis Carter, negro,
yesterday pleaded guilty to the charges
and was sentenced to five years in lone
school by Judge Smith in department:
one of the superior court. The boy
confessed to having robbed a number
cS trunks owned by Japanese.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-27
Huber Escapes

Word was received at the sheriff s
office yesterday that Mick o. Huber,
sent to Patton asylum several months
ago, had escaped. Huber was arrested
on a charge of stealing mail and
pleaded insanity. He was committed to
Patton and took advantage of an oppor-
tunity to escape.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-27
wnnt n Chanre.

Don't put your old picture frame
nway-get a new picture. We can
have a splendid stock of sheet pictures
TO select from: Artotypes, Carbons,
Beryotints, Faosimiles, Engravings,
Platinums. Posters. Etchings, Color
Of others in our art gallery. Glad to
have you look now--buy later II you
like. Sanborn, Vail g. Co, 357 South
broadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-27
AFFLICTI0N CAUSES SUICIDE
William A. Fox Kills Himself Because
He Believed He Was Be-
conninu Blind
comma Blind

Dependency, caused by the knowI-
edge that he was gradually becoming
blind, is believed to have been the
motive for the suicide of William A.
Fox, found yesterday morning in the
back yard of his home, 72S North Hill
street, with a bullet hole through his
head.
Fox was 81 years old. He was the
founder of the Pacific Granite & Marble
works, whose yards are located at 931
East First street.
When Fox killed himself is not
known. He left no message to his
family and for that and other reasons
it is believed that the affair was not
premeditated.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-27
ENTERTAIN FEARS OF MURDER
William Bowen Disappears While on
His Way Home--Had $500 In
His Pockets

His Pockets
Theories of kidnapping and murder are
advanced to explain the strange disap-
pearance of William Bowen, proprietor
of the Puritan saloon, S475 East First
street. Shortly before midnight Mon
day Bowen left for his rooms at 22O
Franklin street and had over 5000 on his
person. He vanished completely.
Bowen does not drink liquor, and
when he left the saloon was alone. His
hours are regular and when he did not
appear at his home his wife notified the
police of his strange absence. Bowen is
about 40 years old.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-27
Life Inanrnnce Querx,

Why should insurers complain that
their reserves are used in Wall street
speculations? Our California company,
the Conservative Life. keeps the peo-
pies money at home and deposits the
reserves with the state treasurer for the
protection of the policyholder,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-27

Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy cures diarrhoea and
dysentery in all forms and in all stages.
1t never fails. For sale by all leading
IrIcQiStS
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-27

Auto Victim May Die
Sam King, who was struck by an
automobile Monday, is in critical con-
dition at the general emergency hos
pital. King sustained fractured skull
Enforcing Milk Ordinance
W. w. Elderton and A. K.Sasaki were
arraigned before Police Judge Cham
bers yesterday on the charge of violat-
ing the milk ordinance. Both trials
were set for later date.
Doctor Is Fined
DR.. E. E. Eads Of 254 South Broadway
was fined $50 by Judge Wellborn in
the United States court yesterday
morning on the charge of sending OBJ
jectional matter through the mails.
DR.. Eads pleaded guilty and paid the
fine.
Arm Broken
Willie Flynn, delivery boy living at
1919 South Grand avenue, sustained a
fractured arm yesterday morning while
passing through an elevator gateway at
PSI South Broadway. He was removed
to the receiving hospital and later sent
to his home.
Man Disappears
Inquiries are being made by Mrs.
James Young, 222 Hewitt street, for
John Meyers, 40 years old, who disap-
peared from his home sometime ago
and has not been heard of by his rela-
tives since. The police will investigate
the case. Myers made his home at the
Young residence, 222 Hewitt street.
Arrested on Suspicion
Antonio Loquiz and PHILIPPE Florez
were arrested on suspicion of robbing
Vicente Alto in a pool room at 109 Sun
set boulevard yesterday. officer Leon
noticed Alto staggering along North
Main street and saw two Mexicans join
him. He followed the trio until they
turned into a hallway at 209 Sunset
boulevard. officer Leon waited until
they emerged and took them in charge.
Suffrage Women to Meet
The Los Angeles City Equal Suffrage
association will meet Monday after
noon at the Woman's club house to
elect successor to the presidency of
the organization, left vacant by the
death of the late Mrs. Mabel v. Os-
borne. At the same time delegates to
the county convention will be ap-
pointed, and resolutions of regret be-
cause of the death of Mrs. Osborne
will be presented.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-27

The Herald will pay $40 in cash to
anyone furnishing evidence that will
lead to the arrest and conviction of any
person caught stealing copies of The
Herald from the premises of our pa
irons. THE HERALD.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-27
BOY SUSTAINS Fifteen
WOUNDS IN HIGHWAY DUEL
FARMER RESENTS cHASTISE.
MENT OF HIS DOG
Henry c. BoIIman Discharges Gun
Toward Gus Van de Gorbort Near
Burbank Sunday Night and Is Ar
rested on Charge of Assault

Gus Van de Gorbort sustained fifteen
gunshot wounds In the face and head
in the duel between him and Henry C.
Bollman on the Burbank road Sunday
night.
Gorbort came to Los Angeles yester-
day to attend the arraignrnent of Boil
man on the charge of assault with a
deadly weapon and told his story of
the affair to the district attorney. He
brought the hat which he wore on the
night of the duel and 1t showed fifteen
perforations, which he asserts were
made by shot fired by Bollman.
THE trouble between Bollman and
myself has been going on for some
time" said the boy. mot long ago
he insisted that do some errands for
him, and when refused he became
angry. He has threatened me several
times, and as I have to pass his
house frequently, have recently car
ried a revolver.
Sunday night I was passing the
place, driving a load of hay. was
walking beside the team when Boil
mans big dog dashed out and leaped
on me. I kicked the animal in the
brisket and he went bowling back to
the house.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-27
THE CITY

Strangers are invited TO visit the ex-
hibit of California products at the
Chamber of Commerce building, on
Broadway, between First and Second
streets, where free information will be
given on all subjects pertaining to this
section.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-27

Redd-Is he given to blowing his own
horn?
Green-Oh, no; he has a chauffeur
Yonkers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-27

Canada has the largest wheat fields
In the world, 300 by 900 miles.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-27

If you want to go east, @. HaydoeIk,
Agt. Illinois Central r. r., 2SS s. Spring.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-27
Enforcing MIX Ordinance

w. w. Elderton and A. K. .Sasaki were
arraigned before Police Judge Cham
bers yesterday on the charge of violat-
ing the milk ordinance. Both trials
were set for later date.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-27
Shot in Face

"Bollman's little son was playing in
the yard and he ran to the house and
told his father. The old man came out
on the porch. bringing his shotgun with
him. He pointed it at me and then
drew my revolver and I yelled: I'm
ready for you. old man With that he
fired and the pellets cut into my face
and hat. I fired four shots at him, but
missed.
1.-THE physicians have left twelve shot
in my face, many of which are resting
against my skull. IF these wounds do
not heal | will have to undergo a
number of operations to have the skull
bone scraped,"
Bollman is in the county jail. He
came to Los Angeles Monday morning
to secure a warrant for the arrest of
the boy, but upon information from
Burbank, he was placed under arrest
and the lad was sent for as witness
in the case.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-27

Auto Victim May Die
Sam King, who was struck by an
automobile Monday, is in critical con-
dition at the general emergency hos
pital. King sustained fractured skull.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-03-24
Are You Going to Get
Married?

The people of St. Joe street are
going to give away absolutely free
on the last day of Stockmeeting an
elegant bed room suit to the couple
who will be publicly married in
front of the Grand Army hall.
After the marriage a banquet will
be served the couple and the set
presented.
1t is earnestly requested that APP
plications be in as quickly as posi-
BILE SO the committee may decide on
the couple who would be the best at
traction.
For further information in regard
to the event, see any merchant on
st. Joe street, who will be pleased
to give all the information desired.
The bed room suit will be on exhi.
bition in the store room next to G.
L. Woods Office on St. Joe street
within few days for the careful
inspection OF all who wish to see it,
and it will remain there until given
away.