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Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-08
"sherIock's Home" at Fischer's

"Sherlock's Home" Fred Griffiths
musical travesty upon the we'll known
character of Sherlock Holmes. the king
of detectives, was presented last night
to a capacity house by Fischer's stock
company and proved one of the most
humorous burlesques yet offered at
this theater. The piece has a good plot
and the fun revolves about the efforts
Of Sherlock Holmes wife to imperson-
ate her famous husband The leading
role as played by Bonnie May showed
this talented comedienne had made a
careful study of the part. Mr.. Howard,
the new leading man, is the possessol
of a rich baritone voice and his singing
specialties as well as his comedy work
were we'll received. The comedians
O'Brlen and West, impersonated a pair
OF rival detectives, and the ludicrous
situations into which they blundered
kept the audience laughing. The piece
is handsomely staged and costumed,
and Director Griffith deserves much
credit. There will be a matinee of
"Sherlock's Home every day this
week. with a souvenir matinee Thurs
day afternoon and the usual two per-
formances every evening
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-08
POLICE MAKE QUICK CATCH
Man Accused Of Snatching Razors
From Showcase Taken
Into Custody

H. G. Iona, thought by the police to
be an all around crook wanted in other
cities for various alleged crimes. was
arrested yesterday morning by Patrol
men Murphy and McCart on North
Main street The patrolmen were walk
ing on North Main street at an early
hour i'm the morning when they heard
cries of stop thief"
They investigated and found that the
proprietor of the Lopez drug store at
North Main and Republic streets was
much excited over the loss of several
razors which he claimed Iona stole.
He said that Iona came into his
place and asked to see a razor. Before
the proprietor could stop him he said
Iona grabbed four razors and started
for the door. The razors We're found
IN Lona's possession when arrested
by the patrolmen.
Several supposed counterfeit Argeli-
tina coins were also found In his
pockets and the police think that he
may he wanted in Argentina for
counterfeiting. The local counsel OF
Argentina viii make an investigation
II is believed the name Iona" is as
sumed.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-08
SMITTEN SWAIN MAKES LOVE
AND WINS AT POLICE STATION

at the house to press his suit for the
hand of the lovely Pearl.
His attentions were pressed so vigor-
ously that Miss Hunter went to the
city prosecutors office to obtain a COM
plant for disturbing the peace against
the lovesick swain.
After she told her story Kinney was
sent for and allowed to enter the office.
Here, young man, see If you can
not make things up with this girl,
said Mr.. Beebe to him kindly,
IF you will promise to be good,
probably this charge will be dropped"
Much to his surprise Kinney rushed
to the side of the pretty girl and lean
ing over her chair said earnestly:
please forgive me for all the trouble
have caused you. Marry me and I'll
be a good husband to you" r
The girl looked at him with surprise
in her blue eyes but made no answer.
The chivalrous city prosecutor softly
left the room and did not return for
nearly a quarter of a hour.
We'll, have you young people come
to any decision yet?" he inquired of
Miss Hunter.
"Well. have decided not to press the
case against Mr.. Kinney" said the
girl coyly, and the two left the office
together.
Whether a marriage will follow the
romantic proposal in the police station
can only be told by the future records
at the marriage bureau at the court
house.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-08
CUPID BECOMES
MOST IMPATIENT
DIVORCES ANXIOUS ABOUT
FINAL DEGREES
Holiday Season Interferes With Work
of Courts-CriminaI Gases POST
poned Neutrality-suspicious.
Case Of Mrs. Storrs

More than a score of attorneys who
visited the court house yesterday morn
ing anxious to have their cases tried
were again disappointed when told that
the holidays were still in order and
probably would continue for several
days or week yet to come.
The calendar for the June superior
courts of Los Angeles county has been
seriously dlsarranged by the holidays
and several hundred cases are now
awaiting trial.
Many of the cases have worked hard
ships upon their defendants, for the
criminal calendar is long and the un-
fortunates who were not out on bail
have been compelled to endure prison
fare and eight cent meals until such
time as their cases can be heard be-
fore the superior court.
r. l.. Hazard, who was found guilty
of a statutory charge brought against
him by the father of Sarah Rowland,
a fifteen-year-o girl, is still in the
county Jail awaiting sentence, which
cannot be passed upon him until after
the holidays.
In the divorce courts the clerks have
been besieged by women and men who
demand that their final DEGREES of di-
Vorce be given them. According to the
divorce law, a case is tried and an in
terlocutory decree is granted the un-
happy couple. The final decree is not
issued until year later and in the
meantime neither party to the divorce
can marry.
Clamor for Freedom
Either can marry within an hour
after receiving the final decree and as
many final DEGREES have fallen due dur
ing the holiday period the women and
men who desire to remarry have be-
come clamorOus for the necessary
documents Of freedom.
Not single preliminary examination
has been held in any of the Justice
courts during the holidays and only two
arraignments, one being that Of Mrs.
Alberta Storrs, accused of murder; and
the other that of Elmer Butts, motor
man charged with manslaughter, have
| been made.
The Storrs case was set for exami-
nation at Monrovla tomorrow morn
! ing, but District Attorney Fredericks
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-08
Worlds Greatest Actress Likely t.
Be Asked to Produce "La Sor-
ciere" at Her Great Venice
Performance

All day long yesterday the line in
waiting to buy reserved seats for the
Sarah Bernhardt engagement argued
concerning the plays to be presented
by the great actress during her visit
to Southern California on May IS and
49, Unanimous opinion decided that
La Sorciere," the play in which the
great tragedienne would open her en-
gagement, was the proper one for her
introduction to Southern California this
season. More demands have been made
for this production than any other.
The scenes of LA Sorciere" are lai6
in the city of Toledo, Spain, in the year
1907, and it is a five-act drama by Vic
torien Sardou, Madame Bernhardt por-
traying the character of Zoraya, a
daughter of a Moorish physician.
For the matinee bill the most popular
and best known of the modern French
dramas, Alexandra Dumas story of
Camille" has been selected. This
play has been declared by critics to
be so artistically perfect that not a line
is superfiuous or out of place.
1t is a story of the Partisan half
world, but told with such delicacy and
art that there is nothing whatever to
offend 1t has been a favorite with the
greatest actresses and is one of Bern
hardts favorite roles. For the closing
bill on Saturday evening there is the
greatest diversity of opinion. Grad
ually the chances for Angelo" by
Victor Hugo. and those of "Phedre,' -
by Racine, are fading away before the
many demands for the we'll known "La
Tosca," which was rendered by Bern
hardt when she visited Los Angeles
fifteen years ago.
The subscription sales will continue
at the Birkel office today and tomorrow.
The regular seat sale opens on Thurs
day morning at the same place. II
isn't merely the question what play
shall we see the great Bernhardt in,
but everyone is interested in seeing this
greatest of all actresses before it is too
late, and this is the only chance to
see her in some bill before she departs,
never again to visit sunny Southern
California or any portion of America
The only question is, will the audi
torium be large enough to hold the
great numbers who desire to witness
the work of Bernhardt? Arrangements
for the comfort of the auditors will be
most complete, and none need feal
quick transit to and from Venice, as the
railroad traffic managers desire to
prove to the public of Southern Cali
fornia the fact that their system lis a
perfect one and have embraced this
opportunity to do so
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-08
TO HOLD SUMMER SCHOOL
Christian Teachers and Workers to
Be Instructed in Bible and
Methods

The Bible conference and summer
school of methods of the Southern Cali
fornia Sunday School association has
been decided upon and will be held at
one Of the beach resorts, Long Beach
being greatly favored. The summer
school will be held month or six
weeks and will prove of much benefit
to Sunday school teachers and workers
The recent Sunday school festival of
song made this project possible by
bringing the different denominations.
schools in closer contact.
The two choruses will go to Long
Beach next Saturday. The Sunshine
chorus will furnish the program in the
afternoon and the adult chorus in the
evening. In addition to the singing
Christ church cadets will give a drill
as will also the physical culture class
of Christ church.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-08
NEWSPAPER MANS GOOD JOB
Ben {. Blow Appointed Deputy Col
lector Of internal
navonua
Revenue

Ben r. Blow, newspaper man and
magazine writer, late Of ST. Louis,
now Of Los Angeles. was yesterday ap-
pointed by Collector Lynch as q deputy
collector Of internal revenue. His ter
ritory Of inspection will embrace Call
fornia, Oregon and Washington. Mr..
Blow had served years in similar po-
sitlon In st. Louis and Is well known
to the authorities at washington as an
expert in that line Of government work
He came to Los Angeles recently in
search Of a new field for his magazine
work, and incidentally has been doing
special writing for the city newspa pers
He did splendid work in San Francisco
as special correspondent of the st.
Louis Dispatch.
Mr.. Blow is a nephew Of the late
Henry T. Blow, who was ambassa dor
at the court of Dom Pedro, In Brazil,
and otherwise comes of an old and dis
tinguishe1 st. Louis family
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-08
PRETTY LITTLE MAIDEN GIVES
UP HER HEART
Girl Goes to Get Warrant for Youth,
but Finally Yields to Per-
suasion and Wedding
May Follow

Forgive me for all the trouble
have caused and promise to marry me-
said Burton Kinney yesterday in the
Office Of Prosecutor Beebe to pretty
little Pearl Hunter of Pasadena.
Miss Hunter, a beautiful girl OF
striking figure, told the city prosecutor
that young Kinney had been causing
her great annoyance by his forced at
tentions and yesterday she sought the
protection of the law.
City Prosecutor Beebe, who conceals
a tender heart beneath a dignified legal
aspect, thought perhaps a charge OF
disturbing the peace might be set aside
if the young man would successfully
plead with the girl he loved.
Miss Hunter has been staying with
friends on South Hill street and it was
claimed that Kinney called repeatedly
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-08
CARS MUST HAVE
SAFETY TENDERS
COUNCIL PASSES ORDINANCE
TO THIS EFFECT
Speed Limit Is ReguIated-Voters'
League Wins Long and Hard
Fought Battle-severe PEN
ates Provided

Safety tenders must be attached to
all street cars operated in the city of
Los Angeles within ninety days. This
regulation was passed as an ordinance
introduced at the meeting of the city
council yesterday afternoon.
The ordinance stipulates that tenders
shall be so carried that they shall be
above the tracks not more than three
inches in front and shall be sixty-eight
inches in width. They shall be at
tached to the front part of the car and
not to the trucks, in order that per-
sons caught by them will not fall under
the wheels of the coaches.
In the ordinance which was passed
no special safety fender is named. At
torney Joseph Call, member of the
Voters league, which organization is
behind the movement, stated to the
president of the council that the
Eclipse fender had been experimental
with and to a certain etxent proved
satisfactory. Attorney Call made 1t
clear that ii was not the purpose of
the Voters league to indorse any par
ticular fender. and that the action of
the league was wholly for humanity
and to put a stop to the tremendous
slaughter of human beings as well as
animals.
j. c. Mcclure. representing the firm
or A. B. dupont or ST. Louis, recon-
mended the fitting of the street cars
with the Dupont safety fender.
Discuss Holiday Phase
Before the ordinance was taken up
the question whether or not an ordi-
nance could be passed on a day which
had been declared a legal holiday by
Governor Pardee was argued. Sew
eral authorities were cited stating that
the purpose of the ordinance was OF
such a nature that nothing stood in its
way for immediate action.
After the ordinance has gone into
effect 1T becomes a misdemeanor II II
is violated, punishable by a fine of not
more than $500 or 100 days imprison-
mert or both
Provisions for the speed of street
cars at street crossings not TO exceed
four miles an hour In the heart of the
city or eight miles outside We're also
made I'm the ordinance. The latter
clause goes into effect at once.
At the meeting yesterday the Voters
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-08
PREVENT JUMPERS REVIVAL
City Prosecutor 6eebe Issues COM
pIalnt Against Leader Charging
Violation of Fire Ordinance

In order to prevent the "Holy
Jumpers" from holding revival meet
ings on a vacant lot at Fifth and Los
Angeles streets, City Prosecutor Beebe
issued a complaint against Rev. Mr..
Randall. leader of the sect. yesterday,
charging him with violating a city
ordinance.
ing a tent within the fire limits was
clearly in violation of the city fire
ordinance.
The police aver that a revival meet
ing held by "Holy Jumpers would re-
suit I'm a small sized riot and a squad
Of police would be necessary to pre-
serve order
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-08
REPORT THREE SMALL THEFTS
Bertha Wilson Loses Purse-W. G.
Simpson Robbed of Watch-F. J.
Cutting Has Clothing Taken

Miss Bertha Wilson, GAL East Twen-
ty-eighth street, reported to the police
yesterday that a Mexican boy stole
her purse while she was walking on
Buena Vista street.
w. G.. Simpson, 719 South Grand ave-
nue., was robbed of a watch while
walking on Spring street Saturday
night.
F. j. Cutting told the police that a
sneak thief stole quantity of his
clothing from his caboose at La
Grande station.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-08
Every Woman Will Be
Interested

If you will send your name and ad-
dress we will mail you FREE a pack
age of Mother Grays AUSTRALIANS
LEAF, q certain, pleasant herb cure
for women's ills. 1t is safe monthly
regulator and never failing. If you
have pains In the back, Urinary, Blad-
der or Kidney Trouble use this pleas
ant union jof Australian herbs, roots
and leaves. All Druggists sell 1t, so
cents or address The Mother Gray
Co, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-08
RheumatIe PaIns ReIleved

The quick relief from rheumatic pains
Afforded by Chamberlain's Pain Balm
has surprised and delighted thousands
OF sufferers. 1t makes rest and sleep
possible. A great many have been per-
manently cured OF rheumatism by the
use OF this liniment For sale by all
druggists.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-08

decided the preliminary step could not
be taken during the holiday season, so
that the Storrs case and a number of
other examinations set for the week
will have to be postponed indefinitely.
Several superior court judges have
stated that during the holidays they
have settled a number OF cases and
that a host of opinions will be handed
down as soon as the legal days are
declared.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-08
PUPILS STUDY IN OPEN AIR
San Jose Schools Reopen With Large
Attendance In Face of
Obstacles
BY Associa ted Press,

SAN JOSE. Call May 7.-All the city
grammar schools and the high school
reopened this morning with an average
attendance Of 95 per cent.
Several classes are holding sessions
In the old outbuildings on the school
grounds. and some others are study
ing In the open air.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-08

league was represented by Joseph H.
Call, Jesse f. Waterman, j. II. Latham,
j. b. Irvine and w. S. Taylor. Follow
ing the passing of the ordinance Mr.
Waterman thanked the council for its
action and President Summerland re-
Piled to the courtesy.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-08
Orphans Home

The children and board of directors
OF the Los Angeles Orphans Home will
hold a reception Friday, May III, from
10 8. A good program Is promised
Everybody cordially Invited.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-08

Precipitated chalk, seven drachms;
powdered camphor one-half drachm:
powdered orris root, one drachm, make
camphorated tooth powder
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-08
Souvenirs

Bits OF California 70 take back east
artistic pictures Of old missions,
souvenir postcards and view books OF
San Francisco before and after EARTH
quake and fire. sanborn, Vail a. Co.,
157 South Broadway
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-08

II you want 20 go east. c. Haydock.
Agent Illinois Central r. r., 2SS 3. Spring,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-08
BLIND MEN ORGANIZE CLUB
Fifteen Members Gather to Carry on
Regular Entertainment and
Observe Birthdays

The Blind Mems Social club of Los
Angeles, consisting of fifteen mem bers,
was formally organized last evening at
the home Of w. r. Ramsey one of the
members, 1922 East First street.
7. W. Collins. the well known guide
at the city hall. was instrumental in the
organization of the club. He said last
evening"
This organization is especially for
the blind people or those nearly so, to
meet for socia bility and musical and
literary entertainments
THE birthdays of all the mcnbe
are listed and meetings will be held az
the homes of the members on the dates
OF the birthdays as they come, in that
way saving expenses and rent
There are no charges for admittance
and no expenses to the members. There
is no graft proposition Whatever in this
organization, but any outside assistance
would be highly appreciated and which
we think we shall receive from well
disposed people. The money received is
to he distributed to the needy Of the
club"
Officers were elected as follows:
Frank Slater, president; w. l.. Hopkins,
first vice presidents r. E. Falida, sec
ond vice president; w. r. Ramsey, sec
retary; T.. w. Collins, treasurer; John
Clark, sCrgeant-at-arms.
The members at present are: John
McGrand. John Griffin DR.. G. w. Day,
Charles w. Pumphreys. Frank Slater,
w. l.. Hopkins, R. Il. Salda, William
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Baker, John Clark,
John McGinnis. Charles Wilcox, Dr.
WeatherspoOn and Frank Dodson.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-08
COFFEE CLUB IS OPENED
WITH FORMAL BANQUET
Branch Reading and Game Rooms
of the Organization Are
Ready

The new Los Angeles Coffee club. a
long planned adjunct of church work
in Los Angeles. became a realiza ton
last evening. when the Fedora tion club
of Los Angeles banQueted at the coffee
club rs the formal opening.
This evening the r. Y. P. u. will like
wise dine at the club
Monday evening the club rooms. res
taurant reading and game rooms and
the pleasant home atmosphere of the
place will he opened to the public
The Federation club will have one of
the rooms a the coffee club for it's ban.
quets and meetings. The remainder of
the room will be for the coffee club
purposes.
Covers were laid last evening for 30
Rev f.. +. Ryland, president of the
Church federation. presided. making
preliminary remarks Paul G. Brown.
president Of the board of directors of
the Los Angeles Coffee Club associa-
tion, was introduced Mr. Brown spoke
Of the great advantages to he derived
from the potent forces of the coffee club
work
o. d. Conrey, prominent in coffee club
work, spoke of the good that the coffee
clubs of Los Angeles had already done,
and asked the cooperation of the citi-
zens in the good work.
The following officers were elected for
the Federation club d. *. Edwards,
president: Gail Borden, vice president;
S. p. milford, secretary; George Cha
fey, treasurer The board of directors
Of the club is as follows: Rev. r. r.
Rylan1, Paul Brown S. j. Chapman,
w. II. Frost and Judge Curtis D.
Wilbur.
Rev. Arthur S. Phelps made one of
his interest ting addresses, interspersed
with humor, on Fellowship" This
was followed by violin solo by c. w.
Gaskell
District Attorney j. d. Eredericks
delivered an interesting and instructive
address on "Civic Righteousness"
Rev. Alfred Inwood gave benediction,
which closed an enjoyable evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-08
SAN FRANCISCO REFORM

A moral awakening i'm San Francisco
appears to be a result of the recent
disaster This is particularly noticea bic
IN a determination to close the open
door of the liquor traffic to the extent
OF making its iniquites less glaring
than they were formerly.
In no other American city was the
liquor door open so widely as i'm san
Francisco There We're about ten times
as many saloons, in proportion to popu-
lation, as there are in Los Angeles. In
addition thereto, grocery stores were
allowed not only to sell liquors. but to
initiate the saloons by bar facilities for
customers.
reform in all these particulars, with
probability of extension to other fea-
lures in the general moral line now is
watchword i'm San Francisco. There
is talk of reducing the number of
saloons to somewhere from 400 to 1000
the former number being about 1000
Los Angeles has 200 saloons, and as the
population of this city is about half
the normal population of San Francisco
400 saloons for the latter city would
seem to be enough. But even if San
Francisco concludes to pull through
with 1000 saloons, that will be only one
fourth the former figure and more than
twice the ratio for Los Angeles.
The Importance of eliminating liquor
traffic from the retail grocery busi-
ness is recognized generally in San
Francisco, Mayor schmitz is strongly
IN favor Of such elimination, but
whether on moral grounds or because
grocery groggeries are hurtful to the
saloon business is questionable. lie
speaks truly, anyway, in declaring that
grocery store that sells liquor is more
harmful than saloon. He says ON this
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-08
G, Holabird $13,545 for the property at
6O7 and COTE East Sixth street. two
story fiat building occupies the lot.
MUSIC AND
TIE DRAMA
Musical Program

Tonight at Simpson auditorium the
Pomona Glee, Mandolin and Guitar
clubs will present their annual musical
program. 1t is a talented bunch of
boys who constitute the singing section
of the Pomona college entertainers.
There is a jolly swing and Jingle in
the college glees that bring back that
period of life when you were free from
care, with nothing but study and fes-
tivities at hand. The Pomona Glee club
has finished a successful tour of South
ern California towns.
The comedy work of the club is one
of it's strong features, and the alumni
of the college have arranged for re-
ception to the club members in the
parors of the auditorium following the
completion of the program. A special
rate Tor students is obtainable at
Birkel's music store.