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Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-29
ARMY LASSIE
COURTS DEATH
BR00DS OVER LOSS OF GIRL
FRIEND
Ensign Stella Phillips Attempts 10
Commit Suicide by Drinking Car
bolic Aold-Seorns Love
Of Bricksyer

Despondent and broodng over the
fancied neglect of a former girl chum,
Stella Phillips. a Salvation Army lass,
attempted to commit suicide yesterday
morning by taking carboic acid.
The young woman drank the acid in
her mothers room at the Alta, 517 Wall
street, and her unconscious form was
lying on the floor at o'clock when
her mother entered the room.
Miss Phillips was hurried to the
emergency hospital, where, after an
hours hard work, the girl was pro-
nounced out of danger.
This was not the first attempt at
suicide, according to Mrs. Phillips, who
is at present working as chambermaid
at the Alta.
Sunday afternoon the despondent
young woman drank carbolic acid In a
tumbler of water, but although made
very iii, did not require medical aid.
Yesterday the girl took larger dose
and laid down to die. In her agony she
rolled upon the floor and the noise
alarmed her mother, working In an ad-
joining room.
Stella Phillips, now 2S years of age,
euIcIeu lIlc IOdlNdllOu ARMY WIleH 10
years old and won rapid promotion until
she became an ensign and has been as
signed to posts in various cities all over
the country.
Cares Nothing for Lover
She worked in Chicago for several
years and was at San Francisco and
Oakland up to three months ago.
While visiting her mother, then en-
ployed as a domestic in Pasadena, En-
sign Stella, by some means, lost the
confidence of her former chum, a Sal
walton Army captain, and this rift in
a friendship of four years preyed
heavily on her mind.
A soldier in the army was enamored
of the rather pretty officer and paid
ardent court aided by the mother,
Mrs. Phillips, who thought him a good
match for her daughter.
Mrs. Phillips admitted yesterday that
she ged Stella to marry the
man, but the girl did not seem to care
for him. He is a bricklayer working
in the city.
The mother stated that her daughter
has been despondent and gloomy for
several weeks. She was out of funds
and was awaiting to be assigned to a
new post.
Stella grieved over the neglect of her
girl friend and is said to have worried
over the attentions of the briCklayer.
The young ensign has been helping
her mother in the work at the Alta, but
she was not interested in such labor
and pined to go east and enter upon
the life of the Salvation Army once
more.
The local branch of the army will in
terest itself in the welfare of the girl
and try to give her active work to take
her mind away from real and fancied
troubles.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-29
REPORT SEVERAL BURGLARIES
Barefoot Thief Tries to Loot House,
but Is Disturbed in His
Search

A barefoot burglar succeeded in
ransacking the residence of August
Hellinghausen, 342 West Twentieth
street, Sunday night but escaped before
the inmates were fairly awakened.
Hellinghausen was aroused from
slumber by hearing the pit-pat of feet
in one of the rooms. He sprang from
bed and saw man in an adjoining
room. The burglar instantly ran to the
front door, which he purposely left
open, and made his escape.
Several rooms had been thoroughly
searched for vegetables, but nothing Of
consequence was taken. The police be-
leve that the barefoot burglar" en-
tered house on Grand avenue earlier
in the night and stole watch.
The home of Mrs. Andrew f. West,
436 West Thirty-first street, was en-
tered Sunday night and two small
ivory figures valued at $3.50 stolen.
Ralph III. Wyle of 1112 East Seventh
street reported to the police that his
room was entered Sunday afternoon
and a suit of clothes stolen.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-29
Sent to Chain eann

Joe MCGUIRE. arrested Sunday night
by Patrolman Pautz for making a dis
turbance at a Salvation Army meeting,
was given n twenty-day sentence on
the chain gang yesterday by Justice
Rose.
Gives Bond for Appearance
Lee r.. Myers, one of the defendants
in the Oregon land fraud case now
pending In the federal courts, appeared
before United States Commissioner
Van Dyke yesterday and put up $1,000
bond for his subsequent appearance in
court.
Fractures His Arm
Edgar Belk, 10 years old, fell and
fractured his left arm yesterday af-
ternoon while skating down Flower
street, near Third. The lad was sent
TO his home, 307 South Figueroa street
and later to the receiving hospital.
lie was attended by Police Surgeon
Cook
Sick Man Is Game
John Rose of Seattle, who became Ill
in Los Angeles seven months ago, Is
being cared for by the members of the
A. o. u. w. While very weak, he takes
his sickness cheerfully and discusses
his plans for burial as lightly as a
healthy man would talk about days
good business.
Dustless Roads Appeal
An appeal was taken yesterday in the
United States circuit court by the Dust
less Roadbed company against the city
of Redlands. BY a recent decision of
the federal court the alleged patent on
sprinkling streets with oil was held to
he invalid. from this decision an ap-
peal is taken.
Death Is Accidental
A coroner's inquest yesterday on the
death of Henry Berkenstock. killed by
a Pasadena car Saturday night at Los
Angeles and Commercial streets
brought in a verdict of accidental
death. The old man is said to have
been confused by the rapid approach
of the car and started to cross the
tracks just as the big coach rushed by
at high rate of speed.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-29
Pine Forest Whist Club

The members of the Pine Forest
Whist club were entertained yesterday
afternoon by Mrs. Willis M. Dixon of
1900 Arapahoe street. The hostess was
assisted in entertaining by her daugh-
ter, Miss Lucille Dixon. The prizes
were hand-painted plates, the work of
Miss Dixon, and the score cards were
in the form of Shriner caps The liv-
ing room was decorated with white
lilies and the dining room with roses.
Special guests who attended were Mrs.
r. T. Perry and Miss Louise Kriesman.
The members present were Mesdames
d. r. Brown, w. It. Jeffries II. Beck
with, A. ]. Copp, ]. G. Carr, Thomas
Hughes, C. S. Kious. c. H. Mathay, j.
r. Myers, Octavius Morgan, d. A..
Meekns, S. H. Nichols. c. w. Sylves-
ter, M. x. Seiber, w. II. Wagner. Miss
Clara French and Miss Ida lie Noir.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-29
Dentists Will Graduate

The College of Dentistry of the Uni
versity of Southern California will hold
its commencement exercises Thursday
evening, May 81. at Simpson auditor
ium. The following program will be
given Organ prelude, J. J. Falls;
violin solo, Miss Bessie Chaplin; re-
marks, President George f. Bovard,
A. M. D. D.; solo, Evan Baldwin,; ad-
dress, Rev. Baker P. Lee; violin solo,
Miss Bessie Chapin address for the
faculty, DR.. J. d. Moody. Following
is the class roll: Hubert Charles
Bailie, Henry Frederick Boeckman,
John Hiram Boege, Anson Ralph
Brown, Leo Wentworth Burdette,
Stacy Wendell Clapp, Garrett
James 'Crandall, John Howell Darby,
Frederick Fitzgerald, William Mamma
Foster, Edgar Eugene Goff, Clyde
Lafayette Holcomb, John Copel Hop
kins, Robert Braxton Houston, James
Amos Justice, John George Kanouse,
jr., Campbell Farris Kincaid, Rich
ard CARLSON Lane, Richard Crooks
Lockwood, Charles olney Mclean,
William Henry Mclean, James
David Mccoy, Thomas Wheeler Nc
Kenzie, Lawrence Eberhard Nichols,
James Albert Oates, Lloyd Fletcher
Roudebush,. ID. d. S.; Vincent Adelbert
Rossiter, John Alexander Somerville,
Alden John West.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-29
Fischer's Theater

The offering at Fischer's theater this
week is the latest Fred L. Griffith
burlesque, entitled "Pocahontas," in
Fischer comedy company. O'Brien and
West, character comedians, have
new skit that is full of local hits and
intensely amusing situations. Bonnie
May introduces a novel singing spec
ialty and Nell Montgomery, soubrette,
has new songs and dances. The Vau-
deVille turns are new and altogether
it is one of the best offerings given
at this popular-priced house.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-29

Free music will be furnished for pri-
vate house parties. lawn or tea parties
department of The Herald An expert
operator with one of The Herald Talk.
O-Phones. including q select line OF
up-to-date music and songs, will be
supplied for my occasion In any part
OF the city absolutely free of charge.
All that is necessary Ia to give ample
notice of date rediiired
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-29
ScIatica Cured After Twenty Years of
Torture

For more than twenty years Mr.. ]. B.
Massey of 1922 Clinton street, Minneap-
oils, Mimi, was tortured by scatica.
The pain and suffering which he en-
dured during this time is beyond COM
prehension. Nothing gave him any per-
manent relief until he used Chamber
lsin's Pain Balm. One application of
that liniment relieved tho pain and
made sleep and rest possible. and less
than one bottle has effected a per-
manent cure. Mr.. Massey relates his
experience for the benefit of Others who
may be similarly afflicted. If troubled
with sciatica or rheumatism why not
try a 25-cent bottle of Pain Balm and
see for yourself how quickly 1t relieves
the pain? For sale by all druggists.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-29
LOOKS FOR MISSING HUSBAND
Wife Has Faith in SilVestri but Po-
lice Say It Is Case of
Desertion

The police have been asked to locate
Alexander Silvestri, a c1ok at the Bris-
tol cafe.
He is said to have left home May 10,
supposedly for work. and has not been
heard from since
His wife is staying with relatives on
East Jefferson street, awaiting news
of her husband.
She does not believe that he has de-
serted her, but the police learned that
the man drew his pay and all his money
in the bank on the day that he disap-
They believe it a simple case
of desertion.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-29
MUSIC AND
THE DRAMA
nThe Two Gentlemen Of Verona"

At Cumnock hall next Thursday
evening, May 81, Constance Crawley,
assisted by her company of English
players, will present Shakespeare s
comedy, 1.-THE Two Gentlemen of We
roma" Miss Crawley appearing as
Julia, beloved of Proteus. 1t is a long
time since this famous comedy has
been given in Los Angeles, Miss Mar
low having presented it several years
ago at the Grand opera house. 1t is
considered one of Miss Crawley's most
famous interpretations.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-29
SUICIDE SAYS HE
KILLED INNOCENT MAN
THOMAS coNDoN TRIES TO KILL
HIMSELF
Man Writes Note to Friends and AS
serts He Is Murderer-Vaguey
Hints at a Murder Committed
by Him

"I killed an innocent man with this
same revolver" wrote Thomas Condor
in his notebook before shooting himself
twice in the head Yesterday afternoon
near Rudello's winery at San Gabriel.
Evidently not in his right mind, Con-
don, formerly a dishwasher at res
taurant at 1873 North San Pedro street
went to a secluded place near the
winery at 1870 O'Clock and after writing
several messages in a shabby little
notebook put his bulldog revolver to
his head and pulled the trigger twice.
Constable William H. Walsh of AL
hambra discovered the man lying par
TALLY unconscious by the roadside and
took him to the county hospital.
The surgeons said that recovery was
doubtful.
Still Seeks Death
While on the operating table Condor
begged the physicians to give him the
revolver.
"I made a bad job of it this after
noon" he groaned, land want to finish
it for sure this time"
In the memorandum book was found
an incoherent scrawl which closed with
these words: "This is written as l am
about to die.
Finley dogged me to death.
"Give best regards to mother. l killed
an innocent man with this same gun.
Finley ought to be hung. My folks live
at Usage City. Kas"
Practically nothing is known of the
man.
He seemed to have few friends and
was said to be heavy drinker, living
vagabond sort of life.
No motive was learned for his act,
except the vague hints contained in his
pctabooLr IJa is thoupht tO he insane
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-29
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Society
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Give Linen Shower

Miss Marie Thresher Of 81 westmore-
land place entertained with a linen
shower yesterday afternoon In honor of
Miss Florence Field. A pleasing arr
rangement of red roses decorated the
parlor while a color scheme of pink
and white was followed in the dining
prospnt
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-29
WestIake Club

The members of the Westlake club
were entertained yesterday afternoon
by Mrs. Frank A. Bowles of 1912 West
Tenth street. Bunches of nasturtians
were arranged throughout the house
and at each end of the table stood
candelabrum one hundred and fifty
years old. An Indian basket was given
as a prize.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-29
Entertain at Cards

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank 3. ReiChenbach
of 1911 Harvard boulevard entertained
with card party for the Pacific
chapter o. E. S., last evening. All
through the house pink and white car
nations, combined with maidenhair
ferns, were massed. Handsome images
made of plaster of paris were awarded
as prizes. About seventy-five guests
were present.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-29
Bridal Party Dimes a la Chinese

John NJ. York, son of Judge Waldo
NJ York of the superior bench, whose
wedding with Miss Louise Bashford
is to take place tonight at the First
CONGREGATIONAL church, was the host
at an Informal dinner last evening
given at the Shanghai cafe on South
Spring street. A typical Chinese man
DARN banquet was served and many
strange, unusual dishes were eaten by
the guests. The members of the party
are to be the bridesmaids and ushers
at Mr.. York's wedding. There We're
present Miss Katherine Bashford. who
is to be maid of honor. and the
bridesmaids to-be, Miss Jessie York,
Miss Lillian Carlton, Miss Inez Clark,
Miss Laura Doran, Miss Lucy Clark
and Norman Sterry, who is to act as
best man. and the following who are
to serve as ushers Earl Lewis. Volney
Howard, r. A. Stephenson, Raymond
Stephens and DR.. Edward Dillon.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-29
Mertz.Roaers Wedding

The wedding of Miss Pearl Rogers
and Joseph M. Mertz of Hollywood
took place Monday evening in the
Prospect Park Methodist church at
the conclusion of the evening sermon.
The bride wore white and carried
white roses. The wedding music was
played by the organist, Miss Generate,
and Miss Hattie Lander attended the
bride, while Osmund Knighten acted
aS hest man
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-29
THE CITY

stranger- are .nv1ted to visit the ex-
hibit o. California products at the
ChaEber Of Commerce building, on
Is oadway, between First and Second
given on all subjects pertaining to this
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-29

The Herald will pay $40 In cash %
lead to the arrest and conviction Of any
person caught stealing copies OF The
Herald from the premises Of our pa
irons THE HERALD.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-29
CITY NEWS IN sRlsp
Tuu zTNKAND ORCHnsTRA

THE ZINKAND ORCHESTRA
Delicious music every night at Levy's
cafe from to s and from 9:45 to 1916
by Prof. Ferdinand Stark and his
famous orchestra which played at
Zlnkand's In San Francisco eight years.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-29
Will Receive

Mr.. and Mrs. j., Cohen of 1877 West
Pico street viii receive "Wednesday
afternoon in honor Of the confirmation
of their daughter Gussie.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-29
Warwick Club

Members of the Warwick club will
be entertained this afternoon by Mrs.
Emma Griggs of 1900 West Eighth
street.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-29
Picnic Club

The members of the Picnic club will
spend the day, June 20, at Newport
Beach,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-29

Owing to the rusn or business the
I'alk.o-Phone department OF the South
ern California Music company will be
open Wednesday and Saturday evenings
for the accommodation OF Herald sub
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-29
Los ANGELES HAS
GREAT FUTURE
TOURIST TAKES ROSY VIEW OF
OUTLOOK
Wisconsin Man Of Affairs Says Popu-
lation VIII Soon Exceed That
of San Francisco Before
the Disaster

"I believe in less than FIVE years Los
Angeles will have surpassed the popu-
lation of San Francisco before the dis
aster," said Ernest Rothe yesterday.
Mr.. Rothe is a wealthy farmer own
ing large land holdings near Green Bay,
Wis. Aside from his regular farm
products he realizes large gains from a
pit in furnishing gravel for cement work
in the city.
This is my third season here" said
Mr.. Rothe, "and it is surprising to see
the changes since 1 first came here.
think that property values in Los An
geles will steadily increase, especially
In the building restricted districts. The
sections, however, where the restric-
tions are not required are all right and
of much advantage to the class OF
citizens who are not financially able to
build high priced residences.
1T seems to me there are already
sufficient subdivisions in Los Angeles to
accommodate at least 1,250,O0O of in
habitants, and yet the city is reaching
out for more territory.
Believes in San Pedro
And this leads me to remark that I
think that San Pedro will eventually
be one of the most important seaport
towns on the Pacific coast and Los
Angeles VIII be the banner city to back
1t up.
IL think that Los Angeles has fine
surrounding country for farming, gar
dening and fruit raising which cannot
be surpassed If rightly conducted.
"I see that the Chinese carry on con-
siderable of the gardening and small
fruit raising. 1 don't see any reason
why white people cannot make large
profits in this line of work"
In speaking Of the recent Fiesta Mr..
Rothe said
lit was simply grand and far beyond
anything / ever saw in the line of
floral decorations, and the innocent fun
Knocked out much of the dignity of
people who would not think of cutting
up today as they did in the midst of
the street whirl and hustle during the
Fiesta"
Mr.. Rothe has been visiting his
brother, Edward Rothe and family, 1913
Pico street. He expects to start on his
return home in few days.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-29

Su. wS. csSrs TO sP r. east r. SIS & qESGSs SUSSs
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-11

The attention Of the authorities must
soon be challenged by the large arrivals
OF anarchists IN this country from foreign
lands We draw the line at peaceful
Chinese workmen. but permit dangerous
anarchists TO enter our ports at Will IL
Is iun time lor change in policy.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-11
Rlshnn Mocnhn on lnhnr

The assault of the labor unions on the
Methodist Episcopal Church, becouse the
managers of the Methodist Book Concern
refused 10 permit the Typographical Union
TO run It's printing shops, has drawn from
Bispoh c. c. McCabe statment of the
attitude Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church towards labor and the labor prob
-em.
awe are opposed TO having a small per-
centage of labor men run the entire labor
ing class in a high-handed and authori-
tative manner" says Bishop McCabe.
"We are the friends Of labor but we are
as much the friends of the 90 per cent Of
the laborers who resent the bossism Of
the unions as we are Of the 10 per cent
who are doing the bossing, It is an inn
position for a few men 60 be able to say
Join our union or you cannot work II
is an imposition to refuse to allow men
TO work as they will If they work honestly
and earn their livelihood by honest sweat. "
II is for these reasons that the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church stands for the open
shop, for the right of every man to work
under such conditions and for such com
pensation as may prove satisfactory to
him, regardless of the dictation of those
who assume to lead in labor organizations
This principle is approved by the majority
Of American workingmen, because il is
the principle of freedom and justice. II
is no wonder that il receives the open
approval of the great body Of the Metho.
dist Episcopal Church, and there is nc
doubt that other churches are also in
favor of it, and would express themselve,
just as clearly and forcibly as the Metho
dist Episcopal Church has done, il con
fronted as that church was by the direct
issue.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-11
Milwaukee, Now Mavor.

The recent election OF Hermsn Becker,
Republican, TO the mayonlty OF the city
of Milwaukee. marked the end of very
picturesque campaign The result was
made possible by the diversion OF many
Democratic votes TO the mayoraliy cam
didate Of the Socialists
Mayor Rose, the Democratic candidate,
had been elected to the office for so many
terms in succession that his close personal
and political friends had begun to look
upon him as good Democratic Presidential
timber. But now that he has been do
ieated, these aspirations will probably
be abandoned Like the pitcher that
went once too often to the well, he ran
once too often for the Office Of mayor.
Becker, the mnyor-elect, is a young
man Of only 20 years. When be began
his campaign his chances were not looked
upon with any degree Of favor. Nor did
his electioneering methods command
popular approval. He made a specially
Of responding to all fire alarms, going in
his automobile and carrying with him
liberal supplies Of hot coffee for the FIRE
men. lie had cigars made by the thou
sand, each enclosed in a wrapper on which
his political advertisement was printed,
and he hired large halls in which he gave
free smokers. He enlisted the services of
the women, kissed the babies, and pledged
himself to a municipal lighting plant. And
be was elected
Perhaps MIR. Becker may make an adj
mirable mayor of Milwaukee,. But
whether he does or not, the city may con-
gratulate itself at having escaped the
clutches Of the Socialists The latter
made strong showing in Milwaukee at
the Presidential election in November,
1904, polling 1880 votes for Debs for
President, against 1857 for Parker. But
at the mayoralty election their vote was
5000 behind the vote for Mayor Rose
while Becker led Rose by 800 There
is reason for congratulation at this marked
decadence of Socialist sentiment in Mil
waukee.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-11
ExCITEMENr AT nDDLErowN
Special Correspondence OF Every Evening.

Special correspondence Of kvcry Evening
MiddletoNn. April .ll,-Much excite
ment prevailed on the Square, last night.
when two horses, becoming frightened
at the trolley car started to run away
and locked the hind wheels of the vehicles
to which they were attached One car
rage was upset, spilling the driver. robes
and seat into the street
John fortner succeeded In catching the
bride of one of the frightened animals.
but was thrown violently TO- the ground
by its frantic pungng He was mcon-
scious when picked up and carried to
DR.. Il. NJ. Naughn's Office but soon re-
covered. Both carriages were badly
broken
Personal; Or, Frank II. Moore is in
Philadelphia Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Cham
herlain have returned from Atlantic City
Miss Jessie kohlc is visiting friends near
town-r Gilpin Massey of Wilmington
has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. $. D..
Massey Mrs Walter BeaHon Is visiting
friends and relatives 40 Newark +. Me-
lntyre Eliason has returned TO Whining
ton