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Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-06
A BIG POSTAGE BILL
Story Going the Rounds in the Cloak
Room at Washington Ex-
Mains Deficit
Special TO The Herald. =

Special TO The Herald
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.--"Who was
called down for $72 postage on his
bookcase?" is the question that repre-
sentatives are asking one another i'll
the cloak room at the house end of
the capital.
The story is that the other day three
sections of a. bookcase arrived at the
city postoffice under the frank of a
member Of the house and addressed
to him. The bookcases were said
to contain non-frankable matter as
well as official documents. One report
was that a couple of fiatirons for the
household laundry were in the lot, but
that probably was an exaggeration.
Anyhow, so the story goes, the out
fit was held up in the postoffice and
Mr.. Representative called on to fork
over $72 postage. He is reported to
have said 1t was all a mistake and the
fault of green private secretary.
This alleged incident recalls the story
that year or two ago a western
member of the house sent a cheese on
TO Washington under his frank Moth
ing would probably have been said
about that if the cheese hadn't been
limburger.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-06
GUESTS SCRAMBLE FOR
HOTEL TABLE TICKETS
THE ALExANDRIA'S OPENING ON
SATURDAY is NOTABLE
Good-Natured Struggle to Get Dining
Room NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to the
Public by Card Will Bring Thou
sands to Hostelry

Hundreds of men and women are
working day and night applying the
finishing touches to Hotel Alexandria.
AS many more are engaged in efforts
to get tickets that will admit to the
public reception on Saturday night.
The Alexandra will be one of the
show places of California. In fireproof
architecture, appointments and mod
ern hotel art it is model. 1t repre-
sents big fortune as an investment.
Old friends of the management
months ago exacted promises that they
would get reserved seats at tables on
opening night which promises have
been redeemed. Others favored, such
as stockholders public officials, pros
rective guests and others have practic-
ally monopolized all the seat room for
the banquet.
A progressive dining feast seems to
be the only solution.
Admission on opening night Will be
strictly by card, of which many thou
sands have already been issued.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-06
FINE SPEEDY AUTOISTS
One Chauffeur Vanishes, but Others
Are MuIcted For Fast
Drivinu

A number of speedy automobilists
We're sentenced in the police court yes
terday.
Fl. c. Bartee chauffer at the White
garage was not in court and it was
claimed by the police that he had gone
to San Francisco to escape punish
ment. He was apprehended Sunday by
Officers Mojanier and Berchtold for
scorching down Main street.
j. D. Batchelder and H. p. Christof-
ferson, second offenders, were fined $50
each for exceeding the speed limit.
Those who pleaded guilty and We're
fined SIS each We're f. N. Thayer of
Pasadena w. T. Story, 700 West Twen-
ty-eighth street; o. w. Mosher of Pasa-
dena; w. Fl. Mead, 1884 West Sixteenth
street; w. Donnally of Pasadena
N c. Stamps was fined SIS for ope-
rating his motor cycle above the speed
limit.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-06
JOY OVER RAIN;
MORE COMING
SHOWERS SEEM PROBABLE
IN LOS ANGELES
Ranchers and Citizens Express Graft.
fication at Visitation From the
Clouds, Presaged by SUM-
days Sprinkle

One large, generous quarter of all inch
of rain fell yesterday and it was APP
preciated duly by ranchers of the
southern portion of California.
AT half past two this morning the
sky was overcast and more rain seemed
to be in sight.
A slight sprinkle Sunday afternoon
presages the approach of the gladstone
wetness and the prophecy came true
yesterday, when it rained with vigol
for about an hour and half.
Rain in generous quantities is prom
ise1 to the ranchers today By the
weather bureau.
The reign of sunshine is temporarily
ended and the rule of rain is begun
A few days ago Los Angeles was the
balmiest city in the United States and
the rain will make Southern California
the most desirable country on earth
to the farmer for the alternating periods
of sunshine and rain are certain TO
boost the crops immensely
Observer FRANKLIN of the weather
bureau speaks in the following terms
of the probabilities: A depression In
the southern portion of California is
giving light rain from PIT. Conception
to western Texas, and the conditions
are favorable for continued showers 10
day and tonight in this vicinity.
Cloudy weather prevails generally in
the northern coast, with fog from Cape
Mendocino northwards.
An area of high pressure has adj
vanced from the British northwest and
is central in Minnesota, accompanied
by cold wave that extends from the
Rocky mountain slope TO the lake re-
gion, the Mississippi valleys.
Zero temperature is reported from
Colorado and Kansas to South Dakota.
and from four to twenty-five degrees
North Dakota and Minnesota.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-06
ROOMMATE AND SUIT VANISH
Detectives Arrest Arthur Dodge, Who
Is Wanted for Stealing
Clothes

Detectives Hawley and Mckenzie ar
rested Arthur Dodge last evening ON
the charge of stealing q suit of cloth
ing from C. F. McGill January 90.
According to the officers McGill and
Dodge had been rooming together some
time when Dodge suddenly left and
took with him a suit of McGill's
CLOTHES.
The officers have been tracing Dodge
for some time.
Louis Roach, arrested recently by De-
tectives Mckenzie and Hawley, was
booked last evening on the charge o;
petit larceny. Roach entered j. Silver
STEMS store at 113 South Los Angeles
street January 10. the officers say, and
stole considerable amount of jewelry.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-06
LAUNDRY RESTRAINS DRIVER
Because of Alleged Diversion of 5usi-
ness Recourse Is Had to
the Law

A novel injunction was asked for in
the superior court yesterday when the
attorney for the California Laundry
company applied to Judge Trask for a
temporary injunction restraining VIII
liam III. Center. one of the drivers for
the company. from securing employ
ment with another laundry.
The plaintiff claims that Center had a
route which he sold to the company
and that he agreed to work for him in
definitely 1t is alleged that Center is
trying to divert his customers to an
other laundry company to the great loss
to the plaintiff.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-06
PASTOR GETS FEMALE AIDE
Ministers Hear of Innovation in the
First Christian church--Women
Serve Lunch

Nearly 100 Christian ministers at
nomination yesterday at the First
Christian church.
Rev. r. p. Shepherd of Pomona
spoke on "Transitions in the Idea Of
God" and Rev. Clark II. Marsh Of
Monrovia delivered the sermon, which
was followed by a business session
The women of the church served
luncheon.
First church, has been given a pastoral
helper Mrs Rita Geedy. member
Of the church, has been appointed to
the position.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-06
WOULD RETURN TO SPANKING
Chicago Pastor Says the Shinsle Is an
Antidote for Lawlessness Among
the Youths

Special to Fhe Herald.
CHICAGO, Feb. 5.-A return to old
fashioned methods in bringing up chill
dren is recommended as one remedy
for the lawlessness in Chicago's streets.
The suggestion came from the Rev.
John Norris Hall at a meeting called
In the interest of law enforcement at
willard hall.
The old-fashioned methods Of bring
ing up children that DIR. Hall empha-
sized were a return to the
id-fashioned slipper and single and
the woodshed
Long catechism and short switch.
Enforcement Of obedience In the
home.
Following whipping at school by an
other at home,
Supporting school teachers In enforce
ment of discipline instead OF overriding
them on the complaint OF children.
Bible and prayer i'm schools,
LAX enforcement of discipline IN the
home means that we Will have lawless-
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-06

ness among the boys and young men
i'm our streets" declared Dr. Hall. The
lax discipline in our homes is RESPONSE
BILE for the gangs of youthful hoodluns
embryo holdup men and attackers of
women. The boys breathe an unwhole-
some atmosphere in their gang rendez
Vous. The boy at certain age loves
gang rule, and that is the time his
father should be looking after him.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-06
Chairs Are Wanted

Chairs Are wanted
The Salvation Army needs chairs fol-
its Long Beach branch aud asks thai
any who have chairs that they do no'
want to notify telephone 2lu MAN
The chairs will be called for by mem
bers of the Salvation Army.
Duck Hunter Recovering
Lieutenant r. b. Smith of engine
company II, who was accidentally shot
while duck shooting Saturday, Is rest
ing comfortably at the California nos,
pital and last night he was reported
out of danger and much improved III
his general conditions.
Files Bankruptcy Petition
Francisco Alvos, q laborer of Santa
Barbara, filed petition of bankruptcy
with the clerk of the United States
district court yesterday. The debts
from which he wishes to be relieved
are stated as amounting to $1156.5O, al
of which are unsecured, his assets are
of the value of $40 and are claimed as
exempt.
In Critical Condition
D. milford, the aged father of At
torney s.. p. Milford is at the Pacific
hospital with little chance of recovery
Mr.. Milford was injured Friday while
attempting to alight from a moving cal
and was picked up in an unconscious
condition. At an early hour this morn
ing the condition of the injured man
was very critical.
Buried at Rosedale
The funeral of Mrs Georgiana Wells
was held yesterday at the family resi-
dence, 2637 Glendale place, Rev. owen
OBrien of San Diego officiating. The
interment was at Rosedale cemetery
The deceased was mother of A. G
pallbearerS were: DR.. N. II. Morrison
j. j. Byrne, Y. S. Hibbard, T. j. Nor
ton, w. j. Barnwell and G. Hol-
teroff, jr.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-06

Is what Your picture Will get IT Drought
comprehensive line of ready made
frames and holdings simply make the
choosing a pleasure and you get the
advanta ge of long experience in
frame making. Sanborn, Vail & Co., 357
South Broadway,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-06
WOULD DIVORCE ANARCHIST
Pittsburg Referee Recommends That
Woman's Greed Entities Hus-
band to Freedom

Special to The Herald.
PITTSBURG, Feb. 5.-Because Mrs.
Fannie Light is an anarchist and be-
lieves in the doctrine of free love"
Master owen S. Cecil recommends that
Harry Light be granted divorce from
her. Mrs. Light also is alleged to have
made her husbands life unbearable by
her personal abuse and cruelty.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-06
SCOTS EN- ULSION

NoAl1sI y L WI ~ IOlAl1N
is more than a fat food.
There is no animal fat
that compares with it in
nourishing and building
up the wasted, emaciated
body. That is why chill
dren and. an9mic girls
thrive and grow fat upon
M. That is why persons
with consumptive tenden-
cies gain flesh and
strength enough to check
the progress Of the dis
ease.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 400 Pearl Street. New ysrk.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-06

silk with trimmings of pink panne
velvet.
Mrs. Gerhardy, gray liberty satin and
white lace.
Mrs. Wiloughby Rodman pale blue
SILK trimmed with black velvet and
white lace.
trimmed with white lace.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-06

10. CURE COLD ~ ONE Dan
Take hAXATiltyE Ss BH9M0 oSey inift rails
10 cure. r.. w. GROVES signature 10
on each box. 26c
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-06

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Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-06
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Assaylng-Nisht school-ais E. ist 81.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-06

The Herald will pay $40 In cash e
hnyope furnishing evidence that WI.
lead to the arrest and conviction OF any
person caught stealing copies OF me
Herald from the premises OF our pa
irons THE HERALD
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-06

The Herald will sell YOU ss5 worth or
records and GIVE You a six months
subscription to The Herald and a Sls
Talk-o-Phone absolutely free. -
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-06
THE CITY

Strangers ore invited to visit the *.
hibit OF California products at the
Chamber of Commerce building, or
Broadway, between First and Se0ona
given on all subjects pertaining to TINS
section.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-06
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failing deavor make complete possible that
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That succeeded the large constantly increasing high class
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Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-06
Wanted
Ribbons

Under price sale Of polka dot ribbons;
they're very fashionable now-Choose
from white grounds with dark dots, or
dark grounds with lighter dots, at 25c
yard; usually $50.
Also few pieces Of seven-inch Dres-
den ribbons, for making girdles, opera
bags, etc. to be sold at 75c yard, in
> stead of $I.5o, because they're broken
lines.
The Washington times., 1906-06-17
'BrigRtWW0d

The Fourteenth Street Car Company
is laying rails on Upper Fourteenth,
leading into Brightwood.
A spring social was held at 917 Long
fellow street recently, by the North NJ.
E. Church, at Brightwood Park, for the
benefit Of the Young Ladies' Home Mis-
sionary Society of this church.
On June 4. 5. and 6 very successful
lawn parties were given by the Epworth
League and Ladies Auxiliary of the
Emory Chapel, on Brightwood avenue,
for. the benefit of the Emory Chapel. 10
which they hope to add a $4,000 Sunday
school room in the near future.
The choir Of Emory Chapel. which
gave its first song service the first Sun
day in this month, Will continue that
practice the year round under the direc-
ton of Mrs Harry White and Miss Hat
tie Middleton as organist.
The Washington times., 1906-06-17
Neg School Principal.

Mrs. Salli, Y. Mcdaniel last week re-
linauished her position as principal Of
Lee Public School for Girls. and Miss
Bessie King was appointed 10 Ill the
position for the remainder Of the ses-
sion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles B. Swan last
week moved into their house IN North
Washington street.
NJ. Morris had as his guests last week
Mrs. a. Morris and Mrs. J. A Morris.
Of Baltimore
5. Wen left last Friday for Germany
where he viii stay until August next
L II. Machen has bought from John
NJ. johnson. agent for Mrs. A. w. Arm
strong and Leonard Marbury. the Office
building in King street. between Lee
and Fairfax streets
Miss Susie Herbert. daughter of Mrs.
". w. Herbert, and George d. Brooke.
OF Cumberland, Nd. were married last
week at the home of the brides mother
in North Washington street, by the
Rev. P. p. Phillips, of St. Paul's s
Protestant Episcopal Church The bride
was attended by her sister. Miss Mittie
Herbert, while the best man was a
brother of the groom After the cere-
mony the couple left for a wedding tour
Miss Melissa Lovejoy Hill, and Nal
colin w. Hill, OF Baltimore. were mar
ried last week at the home of the
brides grandmother in South Washing
ton street. by the Rev. John G. SadJler.
rector OF the Church Of Our Saviour in
Baltimore, assisted by the Rev c d.
Bulla. of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South. of this city The maid of
honor was Miss SibyI Smoot. and the
groom's brother. Norman A Hill, acted
as best man. Miss Janet Fawcet and J.
Owings Tucker acted as ribbon bearers
The wedding march was played by Mrs
Oscar Carter.
Miss Jessie r. Martin and Conrad
Philip Helms. of Philadelphia, were
married at the home of the bride in
North Washington street, last week, by
the Rev. DIT. Fisher. After the cere-
mony the couple left on their honey
moon. They will reside in Lynchburg.
The Washington times., 1906-06-17
pelegates to Convention.

r. NJ. Graham and ]. Y. Williams wi
attend the convention OF the Travellers
Protective Association in Buffalo.
Miss Mary Agnew, Of this city, was
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs T. P Berk-
ley in Loesburg last week
Dr. and Mrs. Martin D. Delaney have
returned from their honeymoon trip.
Ernest NJ Demaine last week took
the degree of mining engineer at the
University Of Virginia
Col. Iohr S. Mosby was a visitor in
Alexandria last week.
Miss SibyI Smoot, who has been at
tending the Girls Latin Schoon, in Bal
timore, IS home for vacation
Mrs. Florence Arnold, OF San Antonio.
Tex. who has been visiting James r.
Mansfield. left last week for Elmira,
y. Y.
Mrs =. A. Paul last week paid visit
TO friends at York Pa.
L Ruben spent a few days at Atlantic
City during last week
Worth Hallsh visited Hot Springs last
week.
The Rev. Charles d. Bulla, pastor Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church South,
preached the baccalaureate serTc7 at
the commencement exercises Of Ran
doIph-MacoA College
Miss A. NJ. Chandlee IS spending the
summer at 4 shton. Nd.
The Washington times., 1906-06-17
Celebrate Wooden Wedding.

4 large assembIaSe Of relatives and
friends extended their congratulations on
June TO Mr.. and Mrs. Morton Mercer
on the occasion Of their fifth wedding
anniversary. Their new home at I23O
Columbia road was effectively decorated
with smilaN and June flowers.
An orchestra rendered a pleasing pro
gram Mr.. and Mrs. Mercer received
their guests in the front drawing-room,
Mrs. Mercer looking charming in
dainty gown Of Venetian lace over ivory
silk. Mrs. o. b Whatley, Mrs. W. l.
Mercer, and Mrs. Samuel J. Masters as
sisted the hostess in receiving. Mrs.
John S. Beatie. Mrs. L. Cell, Mrs. w.
NJ Conn, Mrs J. Z. Hodson. and little
Miss Halle Whatley assisted in the
dining-rOom. The plates, candlesticks,
gas globes, and spoons, in Difference to
the anniversary, were all wood, appro-
priately burned a unique feature was
hooded well. where Mrs. J. G. VII
liamS served fruit punch. Many useful
and artistic presents were received by
Mr.. and Mrs. Mercer from their friends.
T. NJ. Sherman, Of the Sadaquada
Club Of Utica, y. Y, and son of Rep
resentative J. S. Sherman, on June 8
won the highest honors in the spring
tournament of the Columbia Coli Ciuo
by defeating Lee /. Harlan, Of the Col
umbia
The grand lodge of the Independent
Order OF Good Templars met recently
in executive session. at the home OF S.
L. Corby, 2S09 Fourteenth street. The
proceedings included informal discus
sion OF needs of the order. the assign
ment of committees 70 look after these
needs and the election of representa-
tives to the national grand lodge. A. Z.
Shoemaker was elected delegate and
Mrs. J. K. Narrower alternate. S. L.
Corby, grand templar. and S. w. Rus
sell, superintendent of Juvenile work.
were declared delegates ex officio.
The District Commissioners have ord
cred that curb and cement sidewalks
be laid on both sides of Newton place,
from Brightwood avenue eastward a
distance of $50 feet. at an estimated
cost Of 1924. TO be assessed against all
lots in Gass' subdivision which face
Newton street at Brightwood avenue.
improvements viii soon take place on
the north side of Euclid street. from
Thirteenth TO fourteenth street, at an
estimated cost of $147. to be assessed
against all lots facing on Euclid street
in block 81. on the north side
In Columbia Eeights, Florence c.
Smith sold to Ia S. Lindley, lot o,
block %
In Petworth. Albert Z. Smith sold to
]. Henry Glasco. lot "a in square p.
In Petworth, Charles a. NJ LoffIer
sold to Andrew D. Loffler. lot 4, square
%.
The Washington times., 1906-06-17
Successful Town Fete.

One of the most attractive open air
fetes of the season was the lawn party
given Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday of last week, in
the grove at the corner of Fourteenth
and Columbia road. The affair was con-
Quoted under the auspices of the War
ing class of the Calvary NJ. E. Church.
an organization composed OF sixty young
men and women prominent in their
community. The decorative features of
the fete were unusually attractive. An
excellent imitation of moonlight. pro-
duced by six large arc lights with many
smaller lights and a profusion of Jana
nese lanterns, Illuminated the grove.
The musical features were varied each
evening while two artistically decorat-
ed tents held mysteries of which no
knowledge could be gained except by
personal investigation. Refreshments
were dispensed.
The Washington times., 1906-06-17
.aKo1naRarE

Gustave Hartmann was in Takona
iast Sunday visiting friends
MISS Irene Stuart returned 70 her
Rome last week. being recalled bv the
serious Illness Of her mother.
Masters Oscar and Richard V-iIlri,-
-o1 and their nurse spent last v-eal-
with Dr. WiIkinson's friends. M and
mrs. II s. Baird, Of Grant avenue.
EIoer A @ Daniels returned tn his
nome o. Blair avenue last week s-o-7
minnesota and Pennsylvania. where he
S'llducted several important meetings
A = Peters, OF Chestnut street. re-
turned 70 ms nome last week from Cal
l1ornia, where he went several weeks
ago 70 look after official business fo-
the Agricultural Department.
William H Adams, Of BigIeviTIa d.
returned to his home after visiting hts
niece. Mrs H s. Baird, Grant avenue
at this place. last week.
W J. Jarvis left this place YESTERDAY
20 go TO Boston, Mass, on important
business.
Pro1- B. g Wilkinson. Of Butternut
street, left for Battle Creek NTicr,
where he viii address the graduates Of
the medical college with a baccaIaureate
sermon
ChiIdren's day at the Presbyterian
Cnurcn Il 81 sunday was well attended
and tho exercises were well rendered
under the direction Of the SUNDAY
school superintendent
Mrs B. T. Galloway. Of this pIace
returned last week from Kansas CITY.
No. where she had been visiting her
mother.
Miss AIiIlicent Wheeler left here Fri
day. 70 return 10 her home in South
Lancaster, Mass
Prof J. \ L. Derby and wife and
daughter left here Wednesday on their
way TO the professors home tn Chica-
80 Ill. where they will spend the sum
mer.
The Misses Frances and Edythe Az
ers have recently taken rooms on Ia
koma avenue
Mrs. BIrt, Of Northeast WASHINGTON.
visited friends in Tazoma last Mon
day.
Last Tuesday Miss Holton called on
her old friends at this place
Prof. ". a. Colcord, Of Chestnut
street. is now in SUnbury. Pa, attend
ing an important meeting
DR.. : L Strickler and wife visited
friends At this place en- route to their
home in BOggstown, Ind.
Elder J. F. White, of Edgefeld,
Tenn. was the guest Of friends in Ia
koma last week.
The Washington times., 1906-06-17
'BrOoNaDd

MI ana Mrs McNatty were r1,es+S of
ana MIS-. Aoister last Friday night
Mrs. w. knight. who mas bee, -
cent. '-O" conVaies-
MISS Catherine Burton IS spend,,s
Iew days with Miss Helen MoIete- q
Ninth street OF
A number Of BrookIanders 5ourneve5
10 Great Falls on 4 picnic. last F-is.,-
During the past week tvyentv-ona -,
Ilembers were initiated in the r-,o-,
Chapter Of the Eastern Star AZ tr, 60.
haH- Wednesday next the annual East-
ern Star excursion will be give, ~
Chesapeake Beach.
The Girls Friendly Society viii give
lawn party tomorrow night a., -.
corner OF Twelfth and Newton streets
Ihe Rebew Orchestra viii furnish fbA
music for the evening.
me annual Children's day exerf<eae
were held last Sunday evening ar the
Iodptlst Church. All the children of 4T,e
sunday school took part in the exercises
Inc program consisted Of songs and
eAeIclses oy the school, invocation bv
- D. Perry; recitation. Miss Olive Pax
toh' recitation. Marshall Homer reci-
'eIloh, Ruth Sherwood: recitation bv
elslt Doys; recitation. by three girls ard
eHIee ooys; recitation, Miss Katie
LShch' dialogue, Edna and Blanche
balley' address by Superintendent Q
Lyhch; rose drill; recitation, Katherine
Quakenbush.
MI and Mrs Drake have moved n
Nlr- Burke's residence. on Newton. near
Fourteenth street.
Inc Baptist Church Sunday school
VIII give an excursion 10 River View
Friday, June o.
me members Of St Anthony's Church
are making preparations for their large
avn IeIe 10 be held at Twelfth ana
monroe streets, July ., 30, and August
I, ?, 3. and 1.