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Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-15
LAKES sHoT AT BURGLAR
Householder, in Effort to Wing In
truder Fills House Of Neigh
bor With Lead

In an effort to shoot a burglar whom
he discovered in his room at O'Clock
yesterday morning, NJ. G. Schirm of 72S
Crocker street apparently missed the
intruder but instead bombarded the
house Of his neighbor and created PAN
demonium therein.
Schrm was Weakened at 4 o'clock by
a noise in the house which plainly told
him that a burglar was roaming
about. SO Schrim rose and dressed
hurrledly and grabbed his shotgun. As
he was abou' to enter a room he dis
covered the intruder. The burglar made
a break for a door and at the moment
he opened 1t Schirm fired at him.
Schrm says he is positive that the
burglar was struck, as he was in line
with the bullet marks on the neighbors s
house and the point from which he
fired. Yet the burglar escaped and left
no trail of blood that Is visible.
In making his escape the burglar
dropped everything he had gathered
about the house.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-15
CAR ACCIDENT
MAY RE FATAL
MOT0RMAN'S HEAD CRASHES
AGAINST POLE
Injured Employe Taken to Hospital,
but Doctors Hold Out No
Hope for His
Recovery

Misjudgment as to the distance be-
tween passing car and the poles at
the side of the track on curve will
probably cost Motorman James II.
Sellers, one of the oldest men in the
service Of the Pacific Electric Railway
company, his life.
Sellers is married man and lives
at 1908 Central avenue. He was always
considered a careful man by his em-
ployers and has served as motorman on
the electric work cars for numb ber OF
years
Yesterday morning he was detailed
to run car No. 602. the first to leave the
Huntington station for Long Beach.
While on the return trip the trolley
was thrown from the wire overhead
Sellers felt the power slip from the
motor beneath his hand and leaned his
body part way out OF the right side
of the car to see what the trouble was.
The next instant, while he was look
ing upward, his head was hurled
against pole. He fell uncon scious
from the coach. The conductor stopped
the car IS quickly as he could rea ch the
air brake and returned to pick up
Sellers and place him in the car.
The unconscious man was taken to
the Huntington building and from there
was removed to the Sisters hospital in
Bresee Bros ambulance.
Upon examination the doctors found
that the injured man had sustained a
compound fracture of the skull. They
could offer no hope of his recovery and
at late hour last night he had not yet
regained consciousness.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-15
MORALES Is GRATEFUL
TO THE UNITED STATES
EAGER THAT PENDING TREATY
SHOULD BE RATIFIED
Declares That Upon This Depends SAL
walton of Santo Domlngo-Says 1t
Is lndorsed by caceres and Ma
iority of the People
BY Associated Press.

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Jan. IA
While stretched on cot in the hospital
here today, Gen. Carlos +. Morales,
former president of Santo Domingo
who arrived here yesterday in the
United States gunboat Dubuque, re-
quested the Associated Press to convey
to the American people, particularly to
President Roosevelt and others of the
authorities at Washington. the express
sion of his sincere thankfulness for the
assistance accorded him while presi-
dent of the republic.
'The future salvation of Santo Do
mingo" said he, "is dependent entirely
on the ratification of the pending con-
venton by the United States senate
and congress of Santo Domingo. L be-
lieve that the majority of the people
of the republic agree with me in this,
Is they all know that the continuance
of the revolutionary agitation means
continual ruination. Gen. CacereS, the
temporary president, now indorses the
convention, as do the revolutionists.
The immediate future of Santo Do
mingo Is obscure. 1t is very probable
that the disturbed conditions will con-
tinue as the Caceres government repre-
sents a minority and will be unable to
guarantee the safety of life and prop
erty."
The general says he is satisfied that
he has worked Cor the welfare of his
country to the best of his ability. He
is in good spirits. although his face in
dicates the trials he endured during his
strenuous experiences of the last few
months His broken ankle was the re-
suit of parting of a rope of vines by
which he was trying to climb a preci-
pice, and was not caused by fall from
his horse.
The members OF Gen. Morales family
will arrive here this week.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-15
OREGON MISSIONARY SPEAKS
Tells Of Work Done in Newly Organ
lied Diocese Where the Hard
ships Are Many

Rt. Rev. Charles j. O'Reilly, mission
ary bishop of the diocese of Baker
City, Ore, spoke yesterday morning at
ST. Josephs church at three of the
masses on his work i'm the newly or
ganized diocese of which he has charge.
The collections at the services are to
be devoted to his work of erecting small
wooden chapels through the diocese,
which covers 20 900 square miles. $4,000
of which are without railroad accom-
modation. The bishop has only ten
priests to cover the vast territory.
At the Cathedral of St. Vibiana, Rt
Rev. Mgr. Harnett, " G.. preached an
eloquent sermon at the last mass on
Marriage" The nonsignor dwelt on
the subject at length in his usual elo
uuent and forceful manner.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-15
MeIodrama at Grand

Desperadoes posing as gentlemen
and a detective posing as a criminal
contribute to the amusement of the
patrons of the Grand this week.
The scenes range from a banking
house to a police station, and from a
ball room to a third-class saloon. The
gamut of melodramatic situations is
run in every act and the piece in its
entirity Is replete with thrilling scenes
The detective hero goes upon the
scene of action in no less than six
DISCUSSES, and aside from the entire
audience, no one was aware of his
identity until he foiled the villain and
stood him off with a revolver.
Caught in the Web is the title of
the piece which appears on the bill
boards, but a cognomen which would
be just as appropriate is "Stuck on
the Flypaper," for no fly enmeshed in
tsnglefoot ever struggled against
heavier odds than does the villain in
his attempt to outwit the detective
Florence Stanley, who nearly married
the wretched villain was competently
played by Neva Mary West. who
showed marked ability. Beyond
three murders, threatened suicide, d
kidnapping and a safe robbery, there
were few stirring features. The de-
tective was killed by actual count four
separate and distinct times. once he
passed away by a revolver shot ad-
ministered by the hirelngs of the vii
lain. The second and third times his
head was crushed in from behind by
blows with a slungshot. The fourth
dissolution occurs just before he mar
ries the beauteous heroine, and on that
occasion his throat was cut from eal
to ear. Then in the final act he ap'
pears for the marriage ceremony and
his hair is not mussed by the deaths
which he has undergone.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-15
ChiaHareIli

Signor Chiafferelli and his band con-
tinue to be the strong attraction of the
Chutes. Yesterday afternoon SignOr Di
Metris who is the new trumpeter Of
the band, played Fading Leaves with
much tenderness and sympathy. His
silver bell tones were felt by all and
he received enthusiastic applause. The
signor Is making new friends and has
already become very popular Rigoletto
was also played i'm an inspiring way.
Paul de Longpre's new composition,
THE Departure of the Volunteers, "
was played and favoraby received. NJ.
de Bongpre is now making himself a
reputation as composer. Signor
Chaffareli again demonstrated his
genius In the Faust waltz The signor
lives entirely for the ethical side of
music and is one of the few band lead
ers who are masters in the true sense
OF the word.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-15
T0MPKINS' REMOVAL NOT
e CAUSED BY GOVERNOR
PARDEE SAYS HE HAD NOTHING
TO DO WITH 1T
Never Thought of Adiutant General
Lauck as Wardens Successor.
Never Offers Any Suggestions to
Board of Prison Directors
BY Associated Press.

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 14.-Governor
Pardee was asked today concerning the
truth of the reports that the removal
of Maj. Tompkins as warden of San
Quentin prison was due to his investi-
cation and that he had sent word to the
state board of prison directors that
they should appoint Gen. ]. B. 7 auck
as Tompkins' successor.
mo- there is no truth in those re-
ports" said the governor.
II never intimated to a member of
A2ie prison board or to any other person
Nat | wanted Warden Tompkins re-
moved l sent no message to the board
by anybody or through any channel,
and l had no desire in the matter ex-
cept that the prison directors should
act on their own best Judgment and
do whatever was best for the institu-
ton. / assume that is just what they
have done; at any rate they did not
consult me before taking action, and l
had no intimation from the board
whether they would remove Warden
Tompllins or retain him.
"As for Adjt Gen. Lauck, he is
doing good work for the National
Guard and is needed where he is; I
never thought of him in connection
with the office of prison warden and l
don't believe he ever thought of him
self in such connection.
eyes, l have read that preposterous
story about the appointment of a post
master for Berkeley getting mixed up
with state prison affairs; / have read
1t a good many times in the last two
months, and L have always considered
it so absurd as not to be worth denial.
Surely there can't be very many per-
sons who would believe that a governor
of California no matter who the gov
ernor might be-would be actuated in
an important matter by such petty
motives as this story assumes. And, as
a matter of fact, took no part in the
Berkeley postoffice fuss.
The truth is that / have never adj
vised the state board of prison directors
to appoint or remove any warden of
any prison. The constitution and the
laws give the board exclusive authority
TO do these things and they. ought to
exercise such authority; and to the
best of my knowledge and belief they
do exercise it. We have a board COM
posed of able and conscientious men,
and 1t is an unworthy insult to them TO
assume, as some persons seem inclined
TO do that their acts are controlled by
petty politics or personal influences in
stead OF by their best judgment of
what will advance the welfare of the
institutions under their charge"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-15

writer's of light opera. The score of
his Don Pasquale" bubbles like cham
pagne, and the plot and book are in
formed with a rare humor and a gen.
uine passion.
The opera of Don Pasquale'' is ex-
uberant fun set to rich and tuneful
music, and the love passages, the duets
between the soprano and the tenor,
are serious and poetic and soar as only
true Italian cantilena can.
The plot. briefly, is that the Don
Pasquale of Rome is enranged at his
nephew, Ernesto, because the latter is
determined to marry a poor young wo-
man, Norma, whom the old man has
never seen. DIR. Malatesta, the friend
and physician of Don Pasquale, in
vents a scheme for the prosperity of the
levers. He calls on Don Pasquale and
rersuades him to agree to a maria ge
contract with Malatesta's sister. He
then goes to Norma and let's her into
the secret. She is to impersonate the
sister. The plot is full of incident.
the action is swift and the music is
radiant
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-15
OFFICERS MEET AT TEMPLE
Order of B'nai Birth Entertains Many
Visitors on Sunday Evening
Session

The visiting grand officers of the In
dependent Order of B'nai Birth held
a meeting last evening at the Temple
Bnai Birth which was attended by
a large audience George N. Black,
grand vice president, presided and in
troduced Hugo X. Asher of san Fran
cisco, the grand president who made
a short address and who was followed
with short addresses by DR.. Hecht.
rabbi of the Synagogue Beth Israel.
Otto Irvine Wise the grand orator,
delivered the Grafton.
The affair last evening was the an
nual visit of the grand officers, who
will install the officers of the local
lodge Tuesday evening, when a class
of candidates will be initiated.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-15

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Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-15
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS ON WILD SPREE:
EAT GOODIES TILL MANY ARE I'LL

tempting table of the richest and most
fragrant delicacies. And at one place
mamma" allowed the score of beau
ties to taste some real California
claret."
SO the time went on and their pleas
ure increased up to a certain point.
After that-well-the many and va
ried daintieS got into an awful argu-
ment and one by one the twenty
viyacous high school girls began to
feel strange sensations that made their
jollification commence walking back
ward, then it broke gently into lope
and wound up in a gallop.
Several of these girls were una BILE
to get home, but had to stop where
they were and call a doctor. Later,
fond mammas removed them to their
own homes in carriages and gave
them heroic treatments.
One fair nlaiden's mamma was much
disappointed to think that her daughter
should indulge in such violent dissi-
patton and scolded her pet terribly.
She wanted her daughter to immedi-
ately resign from the club and called
special meeting of several of the
sympathizing mothers.
why, it's simply awful" said this
mamma. "I don't see bit of difference
in it from men going out for the sole
purpose of acquiring a jag It's an
outrage and / won't have my daughter
attending any more of these Saturday
afternoon high school girl jagsn and
tap, her little foot came down on the
velvet carpet.
And this is the true cause why nearly
a score of girls will not answer to
their names in one high school today,
although the school records will fail
to chronicle it. In the spaces allotted
| for explanations stands one word alb
solutely innocent of any falsehood-
|
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-15

which is to cover the entire week un-
der the auspices of the Mems club Of
Christ church. The subject OF to-
nights lecture is Shakespeare and
His Plays" n resume OF the week $
work, and at the same time a short
analysis Of Shakespeare's methods, the
historical features Of his work. There
is no man before the American public
scription than Frederick Warde. The
lecture is for the benefit Of the Mems
club Of Christ church. Popular
prices Of admission will prevail
throughout the entire week and re-
served seats may be obtained at Bir-
kel's music store.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-15

The additional rain which was pre-
dicted by the weather bureau came
through with rush Saturday night,
and with the assistance of that shower
the average amount of rainfall for the
season up to the middle of January is
80 inches ahead of the average deposit
of moisture made under the supervision
of the weather bureau.
Yesterday the sun shone for a con-
siderable length of time. and the clouds
which have been lowering for nearly a
week have absented themselves to
regions where they may be made more
welcome
The rainfall of the present season is
very nearly identical with the precipita-
tion of last season. Although Southern
California was left to its fate by Hat
field because the residents refused to
pay him a considerable amount of
money for manufacturing cloud tortur-
ing smells in his castle in the hills. this
region seems to be suffering very little,
and if the present precipitation con-
tinues the average for the season will
be exceeded by several inches
On January 81, 1905, total rainfall of
$40 inches had been reported, while last
night the figure for the present season
stands at 5.03 inches in Pasadena. This
is considered a very satisfactory state
OF affairs and as promising an abundant
supply of rain before summer arrives.
The sky is still overcast with clouds
and it seems likely there will be more
rainfall in Pasadena, from whence the
report is made.
According to the rain gauge of r. H.
Helmes of Pasadena the total rainfall
of the Fast three days has been 2.13
inches. Rain began on Friday night
and has continued most of the time
since until early yesterday morning.
Rain is also reported from the noun
tains buAnot in sufficient quantities to
start the mountain streams.
Indications for today are continued
showers
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-15
Fischer's New Bill

Fischer's theater offers for the COM
ing week Fitz and Webster's big farce
comedy success, "A Breezy Time. y
which has delighted audiences i'm all
the eastern cities. The play is full of
startling situations, funny climaXes
and bright specialties, and offers every
member of the company AN opportu-
nifty to display their ability as come
dans. The vaudeville program fur
nishes some excellent artists for the
coming week. Gaylor, the cOntortlon-
list, who Is said to be a marvel in his
line of work, heads the bill. Other
features are the Scofilelds. known as
the adding rubes; the Barretts, aero
bats and comedy jugglers, and new
motion pictures.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-15
GRIM SPECTER
STALKS STAGE
WAR DRAMA AR0USES MUCH
ENTHUSIASM
Shenandoah" at Burbank Pleases
Matinee crowd-Rattle Scenes
stir Spectators to Wild Ap-
pIsuse-Well Cast

A plethora OF patriotism is promul-
gated by the players at the Burbank
In shenandoah" a "drammer" of Civil
War times. The large audience at the
initial performance yesterday afternoon
was wrought UP to such pitch of ex-
citement by the daring achievements Of
William Desmond as a wounded officer
of the United States ..rmy that it re-
suited In an interesting noise contest
between the orchestra playing Sousa 8
stars and Stripes Forever" and the
audience making various noises with
mouth, hands and feet
The grim specter If war was not al
lowed to escape from the scene at any
moment, and from the detonation
which marked the first assault upon
Fort Sumter ito the terrific battle in the
third act in which ninety, count 'em.
ninety" supers fell pierced by the
bullets from numberless blank car
tridges, the horrent dealer in death
was always present.
Large Cast Engaged
one of the largest casts which have
been put on in the Burbank this season
is in shenandoah and in general 1t
Is well cast. Henry Stockbridge did not
have a rollickingly funny part such as
usually falls to him, but in the role of
Capt. Heartease who is most distress
fully slow in proposing TO Jane Kelton,
as Jenny Buckthorn, true daughter
OF the army, he awakes the laughter of
the audience.
The feature of Shenandoah" is un-
doubtedly the scene of the death of
Lieut.. Frank Bedloe, portrayed by II.
G. CHM. The picture was most realis-
tic. War as 1t is was shown; not war
of the story books in which a pale and
anaemic looking hero lies on the field
of battle with a beautiful neat bandage
around his head. In that sort Of car
mage, a strawberry mark in the middle
of an expanse of bandage is the typifi-
cation of the horrors of war. At the
Burbank, to all appearances, the young
lieutenant bled to death in the slight
of the audience.
Monda Glendower was her usual
self and pleased with her characterize
ton of Madeline West, a northern girl
in love with a southern officer. John
Burton, as Sergt Barkett, was excel
lent.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-15
Consider Arrest important

In the arrest OF man who gave his
name as Clark to the police yester-
day morning, the authorities believe
they have in custody an eX-convict
who escaped from prison several years
ago. At that time the suspect had
served but three weeks of three
years term. The police are investl-
eating his record.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-15

Rainfall for twenty-four hours
ending at o'clock last evening,
1.t5 inches.
Total rainfall for the first half
Of January, 1859 inches.
Rainfall for the season Of 1905
1906, ABS inches.
; Average precipitation for the
season to the middle Of January,
Ass inches.
Average rainfall for the month
Of January, 2.59.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-15
AnqeIenos in the East

Special to The Herald.
NEW YORK, Jan. 14-Recent Los
Angeles arrivals are: Mr.. and Mrs.
P. Fl. Anderson. who are staying at
the Holland: Mrs. r. S. Alexander. who
is at the Park Avenue; Miss Smith at
the Wolcott, and Miss Morford at the
New Amst erdam
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-15
Charged With Forgery

William Melendrez, wanted by the
authorities in San Bernardino to an
swer to charges OF forgery preferred
against him by business concern of
that city, was arrested In this city last
Saturday night by Detectives Tala-
nantes and Leon. Melendrez win be
taken to San Bernardino today
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-15
"An American Lord"

Tonight at the Mason opera house
William II. Crane and company will
open a two-nights and Tuesday
matinee engagement in Mr.. Cranes
new play, THE American Lord" "a
satirical comedy drama.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-15
ReMnre ON Cnmrh

Now Is the Time 10 get rid OF that
can tell what the end may be Others
have been cured Of their coughs very
quickly by using chamberlain's Cough
Rsmsdy n;1l ed Wny ss not }onG Try Il ana LCS yCH
II affords.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-15
Card Of Thanks

our sincere thanks to tho many friends
who were so kind and helpful during
cur great afflictiou, resulting in the
death Of Mrs. Jennie ID. Van Auken Ie-
Sage, the light OF our home and the
idol of our hearts. -
JOSEPHINE VAN AUKEN.
w. l.. LIE SAGE,