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Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-23

Mrs. Mattlson y. Jones Of 1925 Hall
dale avenue, entertained yesterday af-
ternoon in honor of her cousin, Mrs.
j. NJ Black of Knoxville, Tenn, who
is visiting in Los Angeles. In receiv-
ing the hostess was assisted by Mes
danes W. d. Matthews, Robert West
brook, r. w. Vincent, William Russell
Hubbard, lie Mar Harris and among
the other guests were Mesdames Rob-
ert ]. Burdette, d. X. Edwards, Cash,
Boyden and Hall of Tennessee; Her
bert Leslie Harris, c. p. Crowell, I<alt,
Melville Dozier, c. 8. De Lano, Hansel
Wood, DR.. Elizabeth Follansby and
Miss Arnold of Kentucky.
A wealth of early spring flowers
were used in the decorations.
Mrs. Black, who will remain in Los
Angeles for another month is staying
at Hotel Cumberland.
Mrs. Harold II. Braly of 1916 West
Seventh street, will give a luncheon of
fourteen covers next Saturday in honor
of Miss Stella Bumiller who is to
marry Mr.. Paul Burks in April.
Mrs. E. r. Prewitt and Miss Eva
Prewitt who were to have left this
month for an extended visit in Europe,
have postponed the date of their de-
parture until sometime in April.
A military euchre was given recently
in Muskegon, Mich. in honor of Mrs.
John j. Fay, jr., of Los Angeles, who
is visiting in that city.
Mrs T. d. Mott who went to Santa
son, John G.. Mott. and his wife, on
their return from their wedding trip,
and who was held in the Channel city
for several days on account of Storm
bound trains, returned home yesterday.
The return of Senator Frank Flint
will be made the occasion of a glad well
come by number of his friends in
East Los Angeles. To this end elab-
crate preparations are being made for
an out of door banquet to be given in
Eastlake park Wednesday, March 80.
Beside an abundance of edibles there
will be music by fifty children and an
address of welcome by Clementina
Griffin, who will represent Columbia.
The affair is in charge of Joseph Mes
mer.
The marriage of Mrs Purden Smith
Miller and DR.. w. H. Hall of Butte,
Mont, occurred last evening at the
home of the brides sister, Mrs. w. r.
Macarthur of 333 West Twenty eighth
street
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Horace Day, and music was fur
nished by Arends orchestra.
For the occasion an altar was erected
in one corner of the drawing room,
Easter lilies, potted palms and grace
full ferns being used effectively. Over
head was a canopy of white tulle and
smilax. In the dining room, where sup
per was served, pink was the prevailing
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-23

Eldridge, Sonora county; education,
Mrs John swanner Of Santa Ara;
household economies, Mrs. Robert Watt
of Oakland (reappointed); libraries and
portfolios, Mrs. Shelley Tolhurst Of Los
Angeles; reciprocity bureau, Mrs. E.
F.. Benniston Of San Francisco; history
and landmarks, Mrs. John Bunting of
Centerville, Alameda county.
In the interest of art a new COM
mittee has been created, and Mrs. w.
s. Bartlett of this city has been named
as chairman.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-23
New Pictures

Captain Lee placed a new picture
the chamber Of commerce exhibit dc
partment yesterday. 1t is large paint
ing of Mt. Shasta, tastefully hung wit
special consideration for light effects
and as seen from the floor gives th
visitor a good idea of the grandeur. o
the famous snow-capped peak. BeloN
in the valley is great field of bloom
ing golden-rod. Across the room agains
the gallery rail is also displayed a pic
ture of the Vernal falls of the Yosemite
Both pictures will be taken to the Levi
and Clark exposition at Portland, an
hung in the California building.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-23
Wednesday MornIna club

The morning session of the Wednes-
day Morning club was devoted to the
study of Shakespeare under the direc-
tion of Mrs. II. T.. Brett Act w. OF
"As You Like 1t" was read and dis
cussed. At noon luncheon was serve1
and in the afternoon Mrs. f. E. Prior
conducted the parliamentary drill.
Preparations are being made for
Reciprocity day" which will occur
next Wednesday.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-23

1t is gratifying to know that there only about 10
per cent of negative votes in the election decide upon
the bond issue for school building purposes The small
ness of the total vote, however showed plainly the
apathy of citizens when the general result prac
tically assured 1t not expected that any consid
cradle opposition would be offered to the raising of funds
absolutely necessary for school building purposes Now
let plan be maured, The Herald has often sug
gesed. for providing school building funds by regular
yearly appropriations
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-23
SOCIAL DIARY AND GOSSIP
BY GRACE GRUNDY

color. Pink carnations, large bows of
tulle and ribbon and pink-shaded
candles made a pleasing table arrange
ment. In the center of the brides table
was a mound of pink carnations and
maidenhair ferns surrounded by masses
of pink tulle.
At either end of the table were
candles shaded in green and places
were marked by boxes Of wedding cake
bearing sketches of orange blossoms.
In the library pink carnations and
ferns were banked on the mantel and
used elsewhere in clusters.
The bride was attired in handsome
gown Of pink and chiffon cloth elabor-
ately trimmed with rose point lace and
pearls. with this exquisite frock she
carried pink BRIDES roses.
The matron of honor, Mrs. w. T.
Macarthur, wore handsome gown of
white lace and carried pale pink car
nations. Miss Louise Burke, Miss Lily
Fahs and Miss Bri Conroy, who acted
as ribbon bearers, were daintily at
tired, Miss Burke in pink and the other
two young women In white, and each
carried Easter lilies. j. Ross Clark
acted as best man.
The bride and Mrs Macarthur are
daughters of the late S. Morgan Smith
of York, Pa.
On their three months wedding trip
DIR. and Mrs. Hall will visit the latter's
mother in York and will then make
their home in Butte.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-23
Notes From Abroad

Howard Burmeister of Tucson, Ariz.'
is one of the recent arrivals here. He
will be Joined soon by his wife ana
the couple will reside at Ocean Park.
Frank r. Currie of Mason City is
visiting his parents and sister in thlT
city.
Mrs. Ella Leithold of Los Angeles re-
Gently received word of the death OF
her brother, Joshua r. Freeman Oh
WATERFOWL N. Y.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-23

Just when two three of the European govern
ments had preparations about ready for sending war
ships Venezuela collection agents the news comes
that President Castro has agreed to plan for the
payment of his countrys debts Uncle Sam, therefore,
has only the obstreperous Dominican infant to quiet Just
now but the whole nursery of infant republics may
yawp at any moment
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-23
state Federation

The following committees Of the state
federation of women's clubs have been
named: Civics, Mrs. e. L. Baldwin of
San Francisco; forestry Mrs. A. e,
Osborne Of santa Clara; club extern
sion. Mrs. Robert Potter Hill Of
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-23

The auction method of selling forfeited saloon
licenses has been abandoned and sealed bids will be
received instead good opportunity for the promoters
of the Gothenburg saloon plan to make start will be
offered. Even one saloon might demonstrate the utility
of the plan.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-23

1t might have been expected that the refusal of the
California legislature to give the elective franchise to
would lead TO trouble for In the report of
a recent meeting of Los Angeles literary women it is
stated that there a discussion on "Words Our
Weapons" and also on "How to Strengthen Our Vo,
cabularies."
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-23

Boston ministers and others of New England are pro-
testing earnestly against the acceptance by the Amer
Board of Foreign Missions of a 100000 donation
from John D. Rockefeller There may be odor of oil
about Johns money but probably not of sulphur
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-23

The National City bank of New York has resources
aggregating $320000000 That is of the banks in
which the Standard Oil clique is largely interested
Evidently that clique is getting strong grip the
country's financial control as it has the railways
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-23

From certain eastern states reports of spring floods
coming with prospects of great damage
tons At the same time get from Alabama the ac-
count of appalling tornado which caused the death
of nine The spring calamities in the
following closely in the wake of those of winter
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-23

That interesting call upon the mayor by the
distinguished Chinese reformer who is said have
a price his head amounting to about 100000. The
mayor is in the reform business also but he not
dignifed with head figure at last accounts
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-23

At national religious congress in Columbia, Mo.
speaker expressed the opinion that f the Apostle Paul
were earth today he would start newspaper" He
would get many subscribers If his editorials
were in line with his recorded writings
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-23

The agitation of the lighting and telephone service
question in New York has had the effect of forcing ele
phone rates down about 20 cent The gas monopoly
still roosts high there but the authorities getting
the range of it with gum And Los Angeles congratu
lates New York.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-23

Tourists who visit the orange groves have the
interesting treat Of seeing the fully matured fruit at its
best and also the full bloom of next seasons crop on
the trees. Some varieties of lemon trees show
similar spectacle nearly all the year.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-23

There is popularity in that race for the Harbin
stakes There is doubt about its absolute Square
ness" Neither the Japs the S1avs will be likely to
throw" it purposey. It the nearest of all to
safe race betting proposition.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-23

It will not be for lack of plans if the temperance
movement in Los Angeles proves to be failure. The
most effective of all plans the kind that persuades
not to crook his elbow when there is stuff in his
hand that "stingeth as adder"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-23

From Chicago comes the report of serious revolt in
the ranks of the Daughters of the American Revolution
The blood of their forebears tinges in the veins of the
daughters and the latter ready for patriotic act
except throwing tea overheard.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-23
p. E. o. Society

The members of Chapter Il of the
p. f. o. society were delightfully."- en-
tertained recently at the home of Mrs.
Russell b. Hallett of 1927 West Sew
enth street.
A delightful time was spent and light
refreshments were served.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-23

AS start is to be taken in the project to install
municipal garbage cooking plant the paramount
spring question in Los Angeles will be continuance Of
that has had precedence for several months.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-23
THE HERALDy CITY CIRCULATION

Tho HeraIds circulation In the city Of Los Angeles
Is larger than that of the Examiner the Express
and second only to that Of the Times
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-23

In some German towns children al
allowed to travel free on the loci
tramway cars If they are under ce-
tain height, which is marked on to
doors of the car.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-23

1t is amazing revelation that county consabes
working lucrative graft by acting for Los Angeles col
lection agencies, using their official functions to spur
denquents. Such officials should be bounced"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-23

weapons." In concluding her talk
Miss Trotter read sonnets from Chau-
Ger. NARROW, Longfellow and Blanco.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-23
CHECKS

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. .
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-03-03
FALL TOI7HEIR DEATH
TEN PEOPLE KILLED AND MORE
THAN FIFTY INJURED IN
BROOKLYN CHURCH..

New York, Feb. 2S.-Ten persons
were killed and upwards of fifty in
jured by the collapse of the flooring
OF the Fleet Street African Methodist
Episcopal church in Brooklyn. OF
those killed seven were women, two
men and one child. d--s~--'t'' 8
Arrangements had been made to
hold the funeral services Of Sydney
Painter and the auditorium was crowd
ed with 800 persons, of whom the ma
jority were women.
The congregation was waiting in
silence for the arrival of the body
when a splintering of timbers was
heard and in an instant the half of
the audience floor nearest the door
collapsed. carrying down more than
100 persons, who were crushed in the
wreckage of the flooring.
Out of the wreck ten bodies were
recovered and taken to stationhouse.
OF the injured there are ten in the
hospitals suffering from fractured
limbs, broken bones and contusions,
but none of them Is believed to be
fatally injured. The greater portion
of the number Of the injured were re-
moved to their homes and their in
juries are of minor character. Death
in nearly every case was due to suf.
location.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-03-03
GREAT ARMIES MEET
Russians and Japanese are Max.
ing New Record of
Carnage
Desperate Battle now Raging
May be Turning Point of
War

Fighting on large scale Is in prog
ress between the Russian and Japa-
nese armies in Manchuria. General
Kuropatkin, after meeting the initia-
tive of the Japanese in the eastern
part of the Shakhe valley, assumed the
aggressive in the western portion
Tuesday and under cover of a heavy
artillery fire from Putiloff hill and
Novogorod hill, succeeded in driving
the Japanese from position in the
outskirts Of Sandiapu. Simultaneous
ly the Russians attacked and captured
q railroad bridge on the Japanese CEN
ter. Much more serious is the Japa-
nese move against the Russian left
wing, which threatens unless quickly
checked to oblige General Kuropat-
kin to abandon the positions on the
Hun river which he has occupied and
fortified during the winter.
There is no confirmation of the re-
port that the Russian commander-in-
chief has notified the emperor that re-
treat northward has become impera-
tive.
The Russians at Tsinkhetchen left
203 dead on the field and lost several
machine guns. Their casualties are
estimated at over 1000. The Japanese
loss was small.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-03-03
.SWAYNE NOT GUILTY
SENATE AcouITs THE FEDERAL
JUDGE ON ALL CHARGES
AGAINST HIM.

Washington, Feb. 27.-The senate,
sitting as a court of impeachment for
the trial of Charles Swayne, district
Judge for the Northern district of
Florida, acquitted him on all of the
twelve articles of impeachment
brought by the house of representa-
tives. On none of the articles was
there even majority for conviction,
although it required two-thirds to con-
vict. The closest vote was on the last
article, the contempt case of w. c..
O'Neal, when 35 senators voted guilty
and AZ not guilty, while on two articles
only 13 senators voted for conviction.
The voting for the most part was on
party lines, Messrs. Bard, Kittredge.
McCumber and Nelson, Republicans.
voting with the Democrats for convic.
tion, and Messrs. Dubois and Gibson
casting their ballots with the Repub-
Hcans for acQuittal. At the conclusion
of the voting the presiding officer di-
rected the secretary to enter an ac-
quittal upon the records and the court
then adjourned without day.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-03-03
CHECK JAP ADVANCE
RUSSIANS ALSO slEzE TWO 20.
slTIoNs FORMERLY HELD
BY ISLANDERS.

Mukden, March 1.-The Russians
have seized the head Of the bridge
across the Shakhe river in the center
Of the Japanese lines, assisted by ar
tillery firing of particular energy from
Putiloff hill and Novogorod hill.
The seizure of the railway bridge
across the Shakhe river was the occa-
succeeded in surprising the Japanese
bridge guards and, reinforced, beat of
all attempts of the Japanese to regain
possession of it. The Japanese are
using heavy siege artillery in the bonn
bardment Of Putiloff hill and Novogo-
rod hill and this is believed to be pre-
llminary to an attempt to storm them.
The losses to the defending forces
are insignificant.
The roar of artillery firing is echo
ing from the hills eastward to the low
fats of the Hun river valley, the
scene of General Gripenberg's repulse.
The fight appears to be developing in
intensity along the whole line.
Ten determined attacks opposite
Yangsintung and west of Vanupudzi
were all repulsed with heavy loss.
The situation on the Russian left
flank is unchanged as compared with
Monday evening
Fighting is in progress along the
whole line, the Japanese attacking
everywhere All attacks Tuesday
morning were beaten back and the
Russians made counter attacks at
many places. On the right flank the
Russians occupied the village of Boa
talzsi, which is close to Sandiapu, and
from that position hurled hand gre
nades across the intervening ravine
into the Japanese trenches in Sandia.
pu, causing heavy loss and great dis.
order.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-03-03

connagrauon OF Saturday are not ex-
aggerated. More than forty blocks
were eaten away by the flames, caus-
ing loss conservatively placed at
$l.500,000. Three unknown bodies re-
covered are the only known fatalities.
The citizens relief committee has
the situation well in hand
The amount subscribed for relief
now totals $4,000
The fire-swept area lies principally
In the resident portion Of the city.
While the loss is enormous, the prin-
ctpal business portion Of Hot Springs,
Including the hotels and lighthouses,
are not affected.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-03-03
Friday, Feb. "a,

Milk consumers of Chicago are now
confronted by combination of all the
large dairy firms in the city.
The quarantine which shut off
Smithheld. forty miles west of Peoria,
ILL.,, from the rest of the world for two
weeks has been raised.
Thomas Gilroy, formerly mayor Of
Winnipeg and for many years West.
ern manager for the Sun Life COM
pany, Is dead at Winnipeg.
The Wisconsin state assembly has
unanimously passed bill prohibiting
the sale of giant firecrackers and other
dangerous explosives specified.
The directors of the Calumet and
Hecla Mining company have declared
a regular quarterly dividend of $40
per share and an extra dividend Of SIS.
Rev. Joshua Godby, minister of the
Southern Methodist church, is dead
at Bethel Ridge, KY. aged ninety-two
years. He had been preacher for
seventy years and five of his sons are
ministers.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-03-03
NEWS CONVERSATIONS
Thursday, Feb. 20.

Arthur H. White, vice consul gener-
al at Shanghai, died suddenly In San
Francisco Tuesday.
The Adolphus Busch glass works
building at ST. Louis was destroyed by
fire Wednesday night. Loss, $4,000.
Bubonic plague has appeared at the
port of Pisagua, Chile. The discovery
has caused panic among the inhabi-
tants.
Louisville, KY, is at present agitat-
ed by a remarkable religious Isvival
movement. Thus far 1000 converts
have been announced.
Rev. DR.. J. A. Lefevre, at one time
moderator of the PRESBYTERIAN general
synod Of the United States, died at Co.
lumbia, Mo, Wednesday, aged seven
ty-five years.
At Auburn, Cal, Adolnh Weber has
been convicted OF murdei in the first
degree for the killing of his mother.
Weber, who is only twenty years old,
Is also accused of killing his father,
sister and brother. The tragedy oc-
CURED Nov. 10. 1904.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-03-03

f &
Senator Dubois has introduced III
the senate joint resolution provid-
Ing for constitutional amendment
prohibiting polygamy and polygamous
cohabitation.
Seventeen young natives of Argen-
tina have arrived in New York city to
put In four years. course of study at
various American institutions. Their
ages range from eighteen to twenty
years.
Arrangements are being made by
the Democratic club of New York city
to celebrate the birthday of Thomas
Jefferson with dinner on April 13,
to which representative Democrats
from all parts of the country will be
invited.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-03-03
MAS. CHADWICK DEFIANT.
Refuses to Answer Questions In Bank.
ruptcy Proceedings.

ruptcy Proceedings.
Cleveland, Feb. 24.-Mrs. Cassie L.
Chadwick, when placed on the stand
In the bankruptcy proceedings against
her before Referee Remington, re-
fused at first to be sworn. After a
consultation with her attorneys she
finally consented to take the oath. She
was then asked to state her name. She
refused to reply to this or any other
questions that followed.
Mrs. Chadwick sought refuge In her
privilege as an accused person and
she refused to answer most of the
questions on the ground that what she
said might tend to aid the prosecution
Of her criminal cases. Referee Rem
lngton found in her favor, although he
Insisted against her counsels' wishes
In making her give quasi-explanation
Of her refusal
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-03-03
Flew Acro.. Continent,

An exhausted carrier pigeon which
had on its leg tag inscribed "a. G. H.,
1885," has been found at Dolgeville,
Herkimer county, N. Y.
Adolf G. Harm, pigeon fancier, lived
in Dolgeville until year ago, when he
went to town In southern California,
taking his pigeons with him. 1t is sup
posed that the bird is one of his flock
which returned to its old home. Such
a fight is. however, unparalleled.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-03-03
Wednesday, March 1.

P. G. Nicholson and j. M. Schonen.
gin, respectively Norwegian minister
OF finance and councillor of state, have
rendered their designations.
Eugene Bloch was hanged at Allen
town. Pa, for the murder of Mrs. Kate
Fatsinger on Aug. 5, 1903 Bloch was
In love with the woman, but she re-
fused his attentions.
The Ohio supreme court, in the case
OF the state VS.. o. w. Marble, Erie
county, held in substance that the
practice of Christian Science comes
within the scope of the state medical
law.
The original of Oliver Wendell
Holmes "Autocrat of the Breakfast
Table" has been purchased by ]. P.
Morgan for $4,000. The manuscript
is in good condition and is placed
among the most valuable in American
literature.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-03-03
TUNNEL THROUGH THE ALPS,
Work Begun in 1898 Now Practically
Completed.

O~SSss
Completed.
Condo. Switzerland, Feb. 24.-Pierc-
ing Of the Simplon tunnel through the
Alps was completed at 1920 a. m. The
work was commenced in 1898.
The meeting Of the two boring par
ties, Swiss and Italian, was signalled
throughout Switzerland by ringing of
church bells and salutes by cannon.
The piercing of the simplon is re-
garded as being one OF the greatest
engineering achievements Of the age.
Many difficulties were encountered
and overcome. The length of the tun-
mel from Briga, in Switzerland, to
Isellon. on the Italian side of the
mountain, is about twelve miles. The
Swiss and Italian governments jointly
financed the undertaking and share
alike in the cost of $15,000,OOO.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-03-03
md Money Missing.

Of the Masonic organiza-
ghout the United States
asked to aid in the search
e Krebs. for years one Of
Prominent business men of
pta, who mysteriously dis
Ast September. When last
q $500 in cash in his pos
He was a member of Con-
mmandery OF Salem. of Ell
ke. Sioux Falls. and Of the
let Scottish Rite Masons Of
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-03-03
Akota Lumbermen.

meeting in Sioux Falls
heastern South Dakota
4 association was a very
g. The following officers
/ for the coming year:
!. A. Wood, Parker; vice
70. Westfall, Salem; Sec
rer, f. S. Vaughn, Yank-
i was selected as the
plding the next annual
a elaborate programme
by the local lumbermen
rtainment of the visitors
stay in the city, one of
being a theater party.