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Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-24
GEN. M'MAH0N is DEAD
President of Soldiers Home Board
Passes Away in New
NorL

A telegram was received from head
quarters, New York, yesterday an
nouncing the death of Gen. Martin Nc
Mahon president of the board of man
ayers of the national soldiers home of
the United States
Gen. Mcmahon served through the
Civil War, participating in the great
battles of the Army of the Potomac,
He was breveted to the rank of major
general; received from congress Il
medal of honor for distinguished brav-
cry He resigned from the army in
1866. He had held several prominent
government and local positions The
flags will be displayed at half mast at
the soldiers homes for thirty days in
honor of his memory.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-24
Hurt by Fall From Train

Blanche Robertson, a young lady
student of Pomona college, while
alighting from the train Monday morn
ing accidentally tripped on the steps
and was thrown to the ground with ter
rife force, rendering her unconscious
for almost an hour. Later she was re-
moved to her home in Ontario.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-24
To Care for Refugees

Special to The Herald.
UPLAND, April 23.-All the vacant
houses and rooms here and in Ontario
will be prepared to receive the home
less victims of the San Francisco dis
aster Ontario and Upland combined
will receive $50. They will be scattered
throughout the colony.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-24
Ontario Man Buried

Harry Rankin, a former Ontario
man, was buried in Bellevue cemetery
Sunday. He died in Tuscon, Ariz,,
from tuberculosis several days ago. He
leaves a widow and threet small chill
dren.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-24

Free music will be furnished for prl-
by sending request to the Circulation
departmenf of The Herald. An expert
operator with one of The Herald TalKs
O-Phones. including a select Ilnee % %
Supplied for any occasion in any part
Of the city absolutely free OF charge,
All that is necessary is to give ample
notice OF date required.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-24
CITY NEWS IN BRlEF

PAY RENT TO YOURSELVES
II you own a lot we will furnish all
the money and build you a house. You
can pay us back like rent. Inquire at
our office for particulars. Ask for a
free city map. The BurclS- Gwynn Co.,
106 South Broadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-24
HEALTH OFFICERS
INSPECT STRICTLY
REFUGEE TRAINS
MEET ALL PEOPLE AT RIVER STATION
Some Undesirables Coming to Los Angees-Cars
Foul-Smeling Pullman With Infants
Arriyes-AlI Are in Good Health.
Women May Adopt Babes
BY RICHARD j. CULVER

scant supply of clothing for herself and
son, but returned to Los Angeles
She has solicited the aid of the news
papers and the police in finding her
husband, not knowing whether he was
killed or had returned to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-24

Peter Bissell was born fifty years
ago in Luxembourg, Germany, and was
educated in his native country. Mr..
Bissell is a firm believer in the future
of Los Angeles. He is married and has
five children four girls and one boy.
He is interested in the Champion Min
ing company and the California Saw
ingS bank.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-24
THE CITY

Strangers are invited to visit the ex-
hibit Of California products at the
Chamber of Commerce building, on
Broa dway, between First and SECOND
streets, where free information will be
given on all subjects pertaining to this
section.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-24

The Herald will pay SO in cash 70
anyone furnishing evidence that VIII
lead to the arrest and conviction OF any
person caught stealing copies OF Inc
Herald from the premises OF our pa
irons THE HERALD
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-24
Disease Aboard Trains

The health officials are trying to
cope with the situation. On the train
on which I rode, one woman of good
breeding and education came to me and
told me that her little boy had been
taken sick with the measles and wanted
me to do what I could to help her get
TO her parents in Ontario.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-11
LONG DISTANCE DIVORCE.
Husband IN South africa Sues Here
Wife IN Switzerland.

One OF the most peculiar divorce proceedings
that has been on the calendar Of the Supreme
Court OF New York County in years is the suit Of
Walter E. Park against Edith NJ Park on the
calendar Of Special Term Part II. Yesterday Jus
tice Scott ordered the plaintiff to pay his wife
$3.50 back alimony. $3.50 counsel fees and 500 a
month alimony pending the termination OF the suit
The suit is particularly interesting in that the
plainfin lives in South Africa, the defendant in
switzerland and correspondents mentioned in the
case. as we'll in counter claim by the de-
,fendant, live in London. Paris and South Africa.
The case will be tried almost solely by depostions
Walter e. Park the plaintiff is the general agent
OF the Fra2er-Chalmers Company Otd1 mining
machinery manufacturers. and lives at Johannes
burg He is said to have income of $50 0f41 a wear
Mrs Park lives in Lucerne. Switzerland. They were
married in Brooklyn where they formerly lived and
have son about eleven years old. They were both
residents of South Africa beginning in 1895 hut
Park alleging that he had never given up his
american citizenship. brought his suit here on the
ground that he was married here Mrs Park re-
pled with suit in South Africa also for absolute
divorce. The South African courts awarded her
$1,000 counsel fee and $3.50 month aIinon, hut
nnaly decided that they had no Jurisdiction as
both husants were residents of New York and tba.
New YORK County had obtained jurisdiction fret b,.
the suit brought by Park o' Nlst oy
London and Paris, said to be the son of an Enssh I
cTetions in Switzerland e y" @HSseo mus
Mrs. Park later filed a counter sui+ ..i. -,
tlasoand IN me New York courts and mentioned
ttWo cores dents--Margaret Peterson Of To-
Liska on the stage Of London lon @''FeSS' known
me action or Justice Scott yesterday is the fret
Sens ~ t, tne case IN this country. DISPOSITIONS are
hannesburg. by both Allen Csr,,tbeSS slLu 10
14is' EdrA' ana 4to"e d Humnel. counsel for Park
New-York tribune., 1906-05-11
LAWYER'S WIDOW SUED
attorneys Stenographer Demands
500, Alleged Loan

Dorothy Kleimeyer, WHO was for several ,,esrs
stenogFapher in the Office OF Colonel Thonas 6
C. Campbell. who pTactised law here MANY vearv
aiter leaving Ohio. where he had heen a criminal
lawyer, IS the plaintiff in action against Mrs
Emma j. Campbell. the widow and executrix ~
Colonel Campbell to recover $40 from his estate
She says she advanced 500 90 Colone, Campbeu
and asks the other $50 for services rendered 10 the
widow. The suit was tried before Justice Amend
and jury in the Supreme Court yesterday.
Miss Kleimeyer took the testimony given in the
trial in shorthand. She testified that she had
heen Colonel Campbes managing clerk as we'll as
his stenogTapher She said she had advanced him
altogether over 5000. and had a claim against
real estate left by him in Kentucky and Ohio for
about 81 coo
Colonel Campbell was. up to 1885, one OF the lead
ing criminal lawyers IN Cincinnati, and one OF the
Republican leaders there
Mrs. Kleimeyer said she obtained 5000 insur-
ance at her husbands death 1t was out Of this
she said. her daughter advanced the SeooO 10
Colonel Campbell
Mrs Campbell testified that her husband owed
the plaintiff nothing far as she knew She said
Miss Kleimeyer had hean the cause of much
trouble between her and her husband. Colonel
Campbell, she said, died on January g. lsO4 from
the effects of exposure and hardship encountered
in the wreck OF the yacht Roamer. on Bahama
key,
his mother in her home in Brooklyn In a hysteTical
condition because his father had asked Miss Klei-
meyer 20 accompany him on a yachting cruise. I
told Miss fleimeyer that I the owner of the
yacht, ana that she could not come with u.s.
lie denied that Miss Kletmeyer had any claim
against his fathers estate.
rendered no verdict at O'Clock Justice Amend
ordered a sealed verdict.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-11
NEW BUREAU OF ASSESSMENTS BILL
Controller Metz Says City Owns Real Estate
and No One Knows It.

At the hearing before the Mayor on legislative
bills yesterday Controller Metz had bin provid-
ing for the establishment Of bureau OF investi-
CATION of assessed valuations OF real estate
owned by the city Mortimer J, Brown, one Of
the finance departments real estate experts. ex-
planned that the object Of the proposed bureau
was TO protect the city from excessive assess
meIts by the towns and villages in which the city
owns real estate In Nassau County last year.
he said, a lot owned by the city was sold for
taxes, while no one even knew that the city
owned the land. In Freeport, Mr. Brown said
where the Water Department has some land. It
is assessed by the village at $1,000 an acre, while
the surrounding land is assessed to villagers at
500 an acre.
Senator EIsberg. Julien T. Davies and Mitchell
Erlanger appeared in favor OF the bill authoriz-
ing the enactment Of an ordinance legalizng GER
tain eucroachments over the building line The
city is now suing the owners OF the New Anaster-
dam Theatre, the Knickerhocker Trust Company
Building and several residences on Fifth avenue
for such encrOaehments. The present bill will
give to the aldermen power 10 enact ordi-
nance charging the offending owners fee for
the encroachment during the time the city per-
mits the eneroaehment. II Is not thought that
the Mayor viii sign IL.
An act to authorize change in the site OF the
New-York tribune., 1906-05-11
Of Fnfere.sf
TO Uomer
TEACH GIRLS TO PLAY
7Rey Don't KnosU Hoe, and Need
tRs Erercise. Says Hiss LeUerch.

.,z have 70 be taught TO play. according 20 Miss
,.Eerine Leverich. president Of the girls branch
= - public Schools Athletic League, and this
,.s the work OF the branch more difficult and
.-,fye than that OF the parent society.
-1,rs have always played" said Miss Ileverfch
ss-ssslng the Woman's Municipal League at It's
-,,sr monthly meeting held IN its new club
- No u East 2sth street. yesterday morning
~ they are prevented from playing they make
,b,e But girls for ages have been trained TO be
- ladyIlke and gentle. OF course. we don't
-,, 70 make them less so, but we want them to
- and re md they can't play unless they are
rb+ So We have 10 have some one TO teach
-, m play. and with great self sacrifice many OF
=, regular teachers have assumed this burden.
-e-sfning two hours after school several times
upsk"
n G ward Champion. assistant director OF
-trs;oal training in the public schools. said that
s.le Ire girls needed help more than the BOYS all
.-,p-iesn children were suffering fer want Of ulav
gen downtrodden Russia" he said. has it's
-,.ss1f dances. but We haven't developed any ma
-sonsl dance IL America We came here ready for
,rork and We have been working ever since. We
s,s eutfing down the pleasures Of childhood and
making sober race. Look at the children below
;1fb street. You VIII hardly see one that does not
Terer play, and don't know how 70 play. It Is time
ihst re were allowing some Of the glory and the
ssssty OF 'ae oiheF sioe 10 spFins up around our
ID n Crampton said that the sedentary life i'm
rree7 upon children by modern educational sys-
'sns vas crime, and that physical training only
Tspaired part Of the damage done to children by
making them sit stin 80 much
Arehiba.d a an II gave an address on the the pro
banch reported filthy condition OF the streets on
fhe East Side. The report. sent by Mrs. Felix Ad-
wei The afternoon and was some times allowed to
stand from Friday to Monday The branch
-esuested 10 pursue the investigation.
The league Hill give = reception in the new club
guesfs VII be asked TO purchase their tea for the
teneft of The furnishing fund
New-York tribune., 1906-05-11
a 80 pAY LUNcHEoN.

Ne''y idea for May Day luncheon calls for
ace decoration Of cut glass baskets. apple
r'ns and pink ribbons. The centrepiece, a
i. eiass basket % graceful shape, is flled with
- spp.e blossoms. ard around II are six smaller
.Ftk also filed with apple blossoms and dec
- slta large pink bows. the streanlers reach
- TIE table light overhead, and forming
!, u maypcle. II one cannot procure the set
4 - glass baskets, graceful flower holders may
se-ne n other materials
-. Fnk ana white Of the centrepieee should he
N.aeso In many other ways as possible
-, tscs cards Should be little baskets filed with
-, blossoms. tho name being tied 10 the handle
- narrow ribbon II grapefruit Is served, the
IA ea De cut 10 simulate fancy basket Ihe
~ e(..Ise can be garnished with sIlall DasAets
~ r-sse:s, easily fashioned from tlrnlps alc
s.fs5 f.shes. The dressing for the saiad can pe
- - Z unT basket made from green peEpeIs.
fllto ossissseEt- Individual ice cream slr3| perry
if7s teeS-Should he brought 20 the table ~ g
- 80 Yf vide candy ribbon.
issleneon .aYors may be little baskets lnSue
~ r-s9 ribbon and straw These. when hleo
,s. eand!ed ViOiets and rose petaLs. ~ q
pa rs,, - live The use of china oecoLet
tfss--A aosgeTs would lend adoitional ctati IN
3 tpl5sSia1ce of the table
llnae room windows have eFoaa, aeEp
efi.t wicker baskets filled with the Afsst.alt
~ llss may re placed upon tpeln. D.afs- ~. :
+Rs - BASKETS may be suspended ~ tas VIM
PINK TibbOnas
New-York tribune., 1906-05-11
DIR. PORTER TO INSPECT,
WI Decide Whetker MiddletozOn
Fishermen May Use Reservoirs.

Middletown n. Y. May 10 (SpeciaD--Dr. Eu-
gene H Porter State Commissioner of Health, will
be in Middetown Friday and Saturday, May IL
and u. on a special mission which is arousing un-
usual interest.
Niiddetown has heen agitated for the last three
years by discussion whether or not fishing ana
boating should be permitted in the three reseT-
voirs which supply the city with water. The lakes
were acquired by the city years ago. at . cost OF
about S7OO,oOO and furnish water unsurpassed for
purity anywhere in the state.
Fishing has hitherto been prohibited by rules
and regulations enacted by the State Commissioner
Of Health. But Middletown fishermen want the
privilege CT fishing there, and are making an
earnest effort 10 obtain the privilege COmms-
soner Porter will inspect the lakes on Friday and
give a public hearing Saturday.
Daniel Lewis. eS-State Commissioner, was ap
pealed TO in the same way n little more than a
year ago. and after inspection and hearing de-
ciined to sanction the fishing and boating request
There is Widespread interest in knowing the view
Dr. Porter Will take Of the case.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-11
wENHAM FREED AND REARREsTED.

II am instructed by the United States Dis
triet Court 70 discharge you from custody under
the writ OF habeas corpus ana the BODY exc
eution lodged against you." said United S,ares
Marshal Henkel. yesterday morning 70 ChaElss
r. Wenham, the former Chicago passenger
agent Of the Canadian PaeiAc Rsiiway Com
pany. accused Of appTepFiating 70 his own use
funds OF the railroad. when the marshal ana
the accused man had reached the corner Of
Ludlow and Grand streets. half block below
the prison they had just left Wenham's
gratitude was shOTtlived. however. for che
marshal Immediately produced a waFTant IS
sued at the instance Of Charles II. Hess. attO--
ney OF the Canadian Pacific Railway Company.
under the bankruptcy law. the ground that
there was every indication that Wen6am would.
IL he received his liberty. AZ once leave the
jurisdiction OF the court. He was locked up
again in default Of a bond Of $1,000
On Tuesday last Miss clay r.. Lawrence was
locked up in the Tombs on a charge Of having
forged the name of Wenhau's vie 70 q deed
for Chicago property, through the sale Of which
Wenham hoped 20 obtain han and BIS release
from iail She is stili IN the TCUbs
According 20 the assertion OF the counsel 0f
the Canadian Pacific Railway Company. Wen
ham was short IN his accounts 20 the eEf>1t
OF SGa.0O0 through the sale OF steamship tickets
tkrOughout the Western States and about SIS
900 additional obtained IN the same way ffoIl
the lFFn Of Elder. DeFapsteF g Co. of LiVeFpoef
and London. England. large portion Of thfz
money was spent. Il Is said, b. Wenham UPS.
Miss Lawrence
New-York tribune., 1906-05-11
SAN FRANCISCO SAFES INTACT.
Majority Stood Fire Test-Cigar in Furnace
Heat Unhurt.

Losses Of private papers and valuables to the
business houses and citizens OF San Francisco
will, according to recent advices from the au-
thorities Of the stricken city prove much less
severe than has previously been expected. Word
was received to-day from Colonel J. G. Giesting.
City Custodian of Vaults in San Francisco that
the vaults and safes which he has thus far been
able 10 examine have stood the test Of FIRE and
fall remarkably we'll.
The bank vaults in this city, with one or two
exceptions have come out admirably he de-
cIared in letter TO c. u Carpenter. president OF
the Herring Hall Marvin Safe Company. Every
Glay merchants and householdeTs are coming TO
me and reporting that they are finding books
papers and valuables intact within the walls OF
their safes. Only yesterday man showed me a
cigar, perfectly preserved even to the wrapper
taken from his safe. which had plunged down
Ave stories in the fire. IT IS an exception when
contents of safes are discovered IN hopeless rum
and in such cases we find the fault to have been
improper construction.
The recent report that 60 per cent OF the sa1es
in the city have been destroyed IS questioned py
Mr. Carpenter. whO in addition 10 ofielal ad-
vices has been conducting a searching private
Investigation.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-11
MAKES BRIBERY CHARGE
Insurance Nan on Trial Says He
Gaze Commissioner 5000.

Minneapolis May 1O--sensational testimony was
given late yesterday afternoon BY ". r. Beehtsl.
in the District Court where he Is On trial on
charge OF having misappropTiated $3.50 0e the
Northwestern National Life Insurance Cerpsnys
funds. Of which he was formerly president
Bechetel went on the stand tn his Own de-
fence, and told Of paving 500 IN marked hllls %
former State Insurance Commissioners 0ShaUsR=
messy in a room in the Ryan Hotel. IN ST. Pau.
Mr. Bechtel said O'Shaughnessy had demanded the
money. saying I'm not in the business Tor my
hoalth'' and remember, there are two Of U.s.
Bechtel said he and his associates intaHqeG %
have O'ShaughnesSY arrested az soon a9 ne ae-
cepted the money. but they abandoned that pls1.
The eX-president disclosed payments Of kA3Aso
20 DR. Jacob Force. reimbursement for loss oE
contract Force having been induced % retire from
the presidency IN favor Of BeehleL
New-York tribune., 1906-05-11

1actet TO match and as separate skirt be worn
with lingerie waists IN ths instance white mohair
"a sinoDIy stitched, but while white Is fashionable
and always girlish. darker eolOTs equally cor
ret: also linen white and colored. is in evey way
admirable.
The quantity Of moteaial required for gLrl g
81 inches wide, Il material has figure or nap; b!t
Yards 27 yards a. ~ yards s. inches wide. II
II has not. The pattern No 5,S55. Is cut In sizes
Tor girls OF fourteen and sixteen years
The pattern will he sent % any address on re-
oeiot Of 70 cents Please give number Of pattern
and age distinctly Addres. PatterR Department;
Ne1y York Tribune. II in hurry for pattern SEND
an extra tWo-cent stamp and VIA NEIL by letter
postage In sealed envelope
New-York tribune., 1906-05-11
WANTS.

Mrs Alice Morris, at the State Hospital Middle
town. Conn, viii be glad to receive odd skeins OF
woods that she utilize for Sunshine gifts to
pass on among the inmates of the hospital, also
books and magazines. Mrs Morris adds:
Through the column Of the T S. S. ] wish TO
thank those who so kindly remembered me at
Easter time. / needed the cheer in those lonely
shut-in days and blessed those who do not
forget the suffering ones
Miss Elizabeth lockwood. Of Ridgeheld. Conn.
poem. entitled Prayer for Lonely Folks
A request has come for copy Of child's botany
and two requests have come for Woman's Pages.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-11
IN NEED OF CHEER.

particularly sad case has been reported to the
7. s. S. by branch president. where the need OF
sunshine is urgent and immediate. The mother Is
a widow. and is able TO earn only trihe compared
with her needs. because her invalid daughter re-
Quires much attention. There are days when
the food has been barely enough 10 keep them from
starvation. Some Sunshine members have sent
groceries and clothing. but the rent for this mont
must be paid. and the emergency fund OF the
4 ,. ;; IS entirely exhausted because OF the fire.
during the past weeks. The worthness as we'll as
the great need OF these unfortunate people is
vouched for by one of the prominent members OF
the L s. s., who has investigated the case.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-11
sTNsHTNE LIRRARY-

President of the T. S. S.: The books have arrived
and all in good condition. They make nice col
lection for a library, and you will be pleased to
know that the neighborhood highly appreciates the
opportunities It affords there is nothing of the
kind here I have number of books OF my own,
which I shall be very glad TO give to the library,
in all about fifteen or twenty. Thanking you very
sincerely for your kindness and generosity 20 me
and the neighborhood, / am, sincerely, .,,.
Gardiner, Ulster County. n Y, r, F. b No T.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-11
ACKNowLEDGMENrs

Invalid members in Bangor. Me. Dover, N H;
Cane River. N c.; East Hebron, n. H.. and Read
ing. Penn, acknowledge gifts Of sunshine from
Mrs. S. Bernstein. OF Philadelphia; Mrs. Lizzie
Grogan, OF North Carolina is grateful for the
box OF clothing and other useful articles sent
through the general Office. Other letters of thanks
for cheer have been received from Mrs Godfrey of
Florida Mrs. Chase. of Vermont: Mrs. Massey Of
Virginia; Adolph Koch. Mrs Rutedge and Mrs.
Griffin, Of Alabama; Miss Hayes, Of New Hamp-
Schuyler and sehoharie counties. OF New York
New-York tribune., 1906-05-11
NOTICE.

1t is necessary that all those who expect 20 at
tend the annual luncheon of the T. s. s. at the
Hotel Manhattan on May is should send in their
names this week to the secretary of the T. S. S..
Tribune Building. The hotel must have an ap:
prOXimate knowledge of how many are TO be served
that day Those desiring seats together should
notify the general ofTice. that the names may be
printed the table diagrams.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-11
MONEY RECEIVED.

The Friendly Aid branch has sent 81 as T s. S.
dues and 81 for Consumptive Home; r. z. P. Of
Washington, 81 for widow who earns only s. a
week; Mrs. Linddsley' 81 50: Mrs Charles Vernon,
Of MorTistown n J.. g 50; Mr.. NJ, 81 so; Clarl's
Mrs. F. Chamberlain. So cents for badge and post :
age; Miss Denison. of Music Study Club, 81 so:
Mrs. Catherine Ensign. president Of Kingston (N.
" branch So; Oriental Guild branch Brooklyn,
ST. and AIanasquan ~. J.. branch. 81 for the home.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-11
Stirring NewS
From The China Store

Our China Store is presenting some Of the
pest onerings we have ever known in all it's splendid
history We have been preparing this occasion for
almost year, securing attractive offerings wherever
they can be found at home and abroad Housekeepers
who share in these offerings will secure the hest 1er
chandise that has probably been presented in
China and Glass. TodaY's list follows:
New-York tribune., 1906-05-11

proposed astronomical observatory of the Brook
lyn Institute OF Arts and Sciences surprised the
Mayor.
Us this observatory for scientific research or
for the education Of the children OF BroolIlyn?"
asked the Mayor.
For both" was the reply. "but primarily for
educational purposes"
New-York tribune., 1906-05-11
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.

Princess styles have become quite as general for
Young girls as for their elders, and such a skirt
as this one makes an exceedingly desirable addi-
ton 10 the wardrobe. It can be made from serge.
mohair linen any similar material. and will
be found exceedingly satisfactory both with little