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are in Pittsford as are also number
of other relatives to assist in the OBJ.
servance of the anniversary. Mrs
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a stay there OF several days.
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Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
DESMOND HEARTY
WELCOME HOME
GETS OVATION ON REAPPEAR-
ANCE AT BURBANK
Play 10 M Were King" Done Here
Before, but Always WeIcome.~
Hotehklss Repeats "A
Crazy Idea"

welcome home, Bill Desmond"
While this sign did not enblazon the
front of the Burbank theater yesterday,
It might have done so, and It would
have been truthful as announcing the
real attraction which packed that the
ater twice, and made It's walls re-
vertebrate with applause.
True, splendid play, IF I We're
King" was excellently well rendered
there, by q thorough company in good
fashion, and Desmond was really only
an incident In it, according to the actu-
ally ethical scheme of things. And,
also, critical opinion should eliminate
this personal greeting and put Des-
monds home coming on the basis OF
an incident, while "the plays the
thing"
But ethics didn't enter into this very
much; that is to say, the throngs went
there as much to give Desmond the
glad hand as they did to see 'If We're
King" which they had beheld before,
and knew well; hence even a critic
must bow TO popular fact, and record
rather than criticlse.
Desmond as all know, is one of the
most liked leading men who ever trod
local boards. He has strong hold on
the hearts of thousands, and he is wise
enough to prize that affection above
Jewels and to base upon it a good part
of his stock in trade. Hence when sal
vos Of applause-as the political writer
has 1t these days-greeted him, he was
quick to step out of his character into
that Of matinee idol, and to say what
his heart dictated rather than what the
playwright had writ that he should.
And no one blamed him; 1t was the
thing to do.
True his remarks we're all too BRIEF
"I am here, and I am glad" was the
total of his speech. But it gave word
from Desmond, and that was what the
seven solid minutes of applause meant.
AS to his portrayal of the character of
Villon nothing need be said: 1t was one
of the most pleasing memories of the
actor, now once more come true.
In many respects the cast Is changed
from It's previous schedule. Harry
Mestayer now essays the role of Louis,
and barring a slight tendency to buffoon
it once or twice, is better than was his
predecessor. Arthur Rut1edge, the new
heavy, does Tristan in a way to prove
his value without further parley; he
seems a worthy acquisition. John Bur-
ton does some good low comedy as Ia
barrie; and the rest of the long list of
Burbank men fill the smaller roles as
signed them in good part; especially
Harcourt as Noel.
Mary Van Buren as Catherine is fully
entitled to play opposite Desmond as
co-star. Miss Van Buren, in this part
is living embodiment of a Villon ball
lade, graceful as fleur de lis and
sweet as a poem Her every move is
the personification of grace and the
way she uses her arms in the love scene
| is like tender music.
Little Miss Maude Gilbert, whose
"bits" even have endeared her, does
Huguette so wonderfully well, exploit
| ing her dainty figure and her supreme
art so cleverly that she wins all hearts.
| The other women parts are small, but
! capably done. The scenic environment
is superb and the costuming sumptu-
OILS
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
MYRTLE SELWYtI SHOWS
HOW TO SHOOT A GUN
AT THE GRAND THEATER

1t is worth going to the Grand opera
house and witnessing the production OF
"The Burglars Daughter" by the Ul-
rich stock company this week If only
to see Myrtle Selwyn handle a gun.
The little soubrette has not had as
much practice in this line as the other
members of the company or she cer-
tainly would have potted the two viii
lains last night when she had them
within two feet of the muzzle of her
revolver. But though she fired four
shots at point blank range, both got
safely away. The noise scared them,
however, and they dropped their
precious burden, the blind heiress, and
that was of course what she wanted.
Myrtle Selwyn is not generally a
bloodthirsty woman and was doubtless
glad to release her benefactress from
the hands of her enemies without steep
ing her hands in gore. Not so Harry
Won Meter and Lillian Hayward. All
through the play they remorselessly
pursue the blind heiress with murder
Gus intent. They would stab, shoot,
throttle or drown her if only the burg
lars daughter did not inopportunely
intervene. And they seek to bribe
others to like deeds of violence-with
the same lack of success. Harrison
King calmly pursueS his ministerial
duties amid the turmoil and having
saved the fortune of the heiress he
permits his brother to marry her-as
he tells us himself, he is already a
wealthy man.
This Is the first opportunity Miss Sell
wyn has had for the display of ability
in other than comedy roles. After the
present performance "Mirthful Myrtle
must be e-christened. Though she re-
turn again to comedy parts we shall
not forget that she has appeared with
success in emotional and leading roles.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
|OLD WOMAN TELLS LIFES STORY
TO SYMPATHETIC MISSIONARY

notice thet L wasn't so welcome as I
had ben. 1t wasn't so much on account
OF what they said or did, but there was
somethin' in their actions when came
around thet told me wasn't wanted.
Didn't Like Her Ways
My old fashioned ways didn't seem
to suit Sallie, and she was always
tellin' me not to be so ill hammered
when I'd eat with my knife or other
things l used to do before she came.
1.-The night Jim turned me out of the
house was when seemed to ferget my
name. and since ben what people call
kinder queer.
Jim come home late that night and
dead drunk. L hadn't never seen him
drunk before-he never drunk at all as
had known, and l just couldn't help
cryin' to see him.
HE heard me cryin' and told me to
shut up my blubbering or he'd kick me.
When 1 didn't quit he came into my
room and struck me in the face. Then
he told me to git out and take my duds
along.
'It was snowin and freezin' cold that
night, and begged to stay all night,
but he seemed like a wild man and
drove me from the house with threats.
II roamed the streets of the city for
hours through the driftin' snow, and
finally fell asleep on the sidewalk.
Jailed as Drunk
"A pleeceman picked me up and took
me to Jail as a drunk. The next morn
ing the papers were full of the account,
and my son came to me and asked me
to come home. He wept upon my
shoulder and said he was ashamed of
himself. He promised never to speak
cross again if L would come back ito
his home. 1 was so happy, and prayed
that l might not wake up and find ]
was dreamin'.
Months passed and Jim seemed to
be kinder then he had even ben refore
But Sallie didn't pear to be reckon
ciled to my comm back and things
begun to get unpleasant cgain.
zone day after had done somethin'
to displease Sally she tole Jim that she
wouldn't stay with him If I did. So
jim came to me and says: Mother, now
I'm not drunk and I'm not crazy, but ]
want you to git out o. this house to-
morrow and don't want to ever see
your face again..
Looking for Her Boy
"He gave me $1O and I went out in
search of work. But everybody said
was too old to do anything and turned
me away. When my money had become
exhausted L got some papers and sold
them on the street.
People used to pity me because
was old and feeble, and the newsboys
didn't like me because / sold more
papers than they. They would sci
dogs on me and push me from their
corners
Everyone used to call me old Ten
cents-specks' because 1 wore cheaI
glasses, and then they would run and
laugh when chased them.
II saved my money and in three years
1 had over $100. Since then I've ben
wanderin' from place to place lookin
for my older boy Joe. Joe was always
good to me, and maybe he'd take care
of me before die.
"Do you know where Joe is. lady?"
The old woman was released yester-
day upon the payment of her fine by
Mrs. Sobieski, and she was placed IN
the county hospital until other ar
Iangements can be made for her.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
Nom Partisan Candidate for County Superintend
ent Is Able School Man and Authority on
Educational Affairs-Otfice Seeks the
Man i'm This Instance
J. 3. MlLLARD

would he take orders from any political
boss or machine.
2. Because this Is a case in which
the office really sought the man and
not the man the Office. Mr.. Millard was
in no sense a candidate for this i'm
portant and responsible position, and
was only induced to accept the NOM
ination from the non-partisan commit
tee upon being repeatedly urged that
it was his public and civic duty and
that the best interests of the schools of
this large and progressive county de-
manded it. If elected he would look
upon the office as a sacred trust and
would not be governed in any official
act by the desire to appease party fac-
tions, reward political friends or build
fences for a recollection.
All voters who wish to see the public
schools taken out Of politics should
place the cross November 6 opposite
the name Of Jay B. Millard.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
PREACHER IS INSTALLED

Interesting installation services Of
Rev. Joseph K. Inawaza as pastor Of
the Japanese Christian church were
held yesterday afternoon at the Cen
trail Presbyterian church Nearly 100
Japanese people were present for the
service.
Rev. Mr. McCunn, moderator of the
presbytery, presided. Rev. w. e.
Dodge of Pasadena read the Scripture
lesson and Rev. w. S. Young, pastor
of Knox Presbyterian church, offered
prayer. Rev. G. M. Fisher of Mon
rovia preached the installation sermon.
Rev. Hugh K. Walker, pastor of the
Emmanuel Presbyterian church gave
the charge to the pastor and Rev. A.
b. Prichard, pastor of the Central
church, gave the charge to the people,
Rev. W. A. Sturge, in charge of the
missionary work on the Pacific coast,
officiated at the installation and the
newly installed pastor gave the bene-
diction.
DIR. Sturge preached at the Japanese
church, $40 West Eleventh street, last
evening"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

There are two good reasons why the
electors should vote for Prof. J. B.
Millard, nominee for county superinten-
dent of schools on the non-partisan
ticket.
1. Mr.. Millard is a school man of
recognized ability and standing, and is
in no sense politician. If elected to
this important office he would conduct
it's affairs on educational lines and for
the best interests of the children-those
for whom the schools are organized and
maintained. In the selection of his
official assistants, in the appointment of
school trustees, in the division and re-
adjustment of school districts, in the
recommendation of teachers, in the
adoption of text books and in passing
Upon plans and specifications for new
buildings he would be governed by one
motive only, and that the best interests
of the county schools. In no case
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
MUST PLEAD TO
MURDER CHARGE
ANTON BES0LD WILL Be AR
RAIGNED TODAY
Is Alleged TO Have Killed His wife
and Hid Her Body In Temesoaf
Canyon, Where II Was
Found

Charged with the murder Of his wife,
Anton Besold. Bavarian butcher will
be taken before Justice William Young
Of the township court this morning and
there given preliminary examination in
one Of the most mysterious cases In the
history Of Los Angeles county.
BesOld was arrested at Washington,
d. c.. several weeks ago on a grand
jury warrant from Los Angeles charg-
ing him with the murder of Claddie
Besold, his wife, whose decomposed
body was found In Temesca1 canyon.
The arrest of the butcher came as q
! surprise to the people of the county, for
the murder of the Temescal canyon had
become matter Of the past and the
identity or supposed Identity of the per-
petrator was a mystery, considered un-
| til that time as never to be solved
Mrs. Claddie Besold disa appeared from
her home on South Hill street about the
| first week of July of this year. She and
her husband had been boarding until
| that time with woman named Chaffin.
and quarrels in the family were Of
| frequent occurrence.
Say Statement Is Untrue
Besold came to Los Angeles from
Washington in May. He had arrived in
this country from Bavaria some years
| before that time, had served three
years term in the United States army
in the Philippines, and had then re-
turned to New York and thence to the
coast. Either in Michigan or Arkansas
he married Claddie McFadden, and ac-
cordlng to his allegations he took the
woman from a disorderly house to mar
ry her That allegation will be his chief
defense, according to his own statement
made just after his arrival in Los An
geles about three weeks ago.
The woman's relatives, however. state
that the girl when she married Besold
was good girl and that his statement
against the dead woman is an untruth.
Besold and his bride came to Los An
geles after q short stay in the state of
Washington, where Mrs. Besold under
went an operation to have tubercular
flesh removed from her arm. Then they
came south in the hope of improving
the woman's health, for she was very
i'll at that time.
Couple QuarreIed
Upon his arrival here Besold bought
out an interest in butcher shop on
Figueroa street, but promptly got in
trouble with one of the proprietors and
gun play, with no damage, resulted.
According to the testimony to be given
by Mrs. Chaffin, with whom the Besolds
boarded, they frequently quarreled, and
it will be alleged by the prosecution that
Besold rather than have his wife an in
valid from tuberculosis on his hands,
managed to induce her to go to the
lonely Temescal canyon, where the muir
der was committed.
The entire facts of the case will not
be produced at the preliminary hearing
and only enough evidence to assure
that Besold be held for trial in the SUI
. perior court will be entered.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
FORGOT HER NAME WHEN SON
WAS CRUEL

A poor, little, stopped woman with
the wrinkles of many years of care and
poverty written deeply in her shrunken
face was picked up yesterday on the
street and taken to the Central station
as a Vagrant.
Her little beady eyes twinkled with
kindliness even toward the burly officer
who arrested her. She did not seem
to understand what was being done
with her, and on the way to the Jail
she kept asking the patrolman If he
was taking her to her boy.
The policeman put her off with a
jest and told the sergeant at the station
that the "old gal is dippy."
When the old woman saw the iron
bars over the big gate to which she
was being led the truth dawned upon
her for the first time, and she shrank
hack with a little tremuIous cry of
fear. That was all. Without resistance
she humbly followed the matron to the
cells in the womans ward. She asked
not another question. She was evil
IDENTIFY accustomed to being treated as
people choose without questioning why.
Tells Life Story
Mrs Gertrude Sobieski, one of the
Sunday jail workers who saw the little
old woman led away, took pity on her
and obtained a permit to talk with her.
"What Is your name, grandmother"
she was asked. She had been booked
as Jane Doe.
Ten-cents-specks," replied the
woman enigmatically.
''You see., she's bugs" said an at
tendant with a wink.
''Why, my good woman, you don't
mean that is your ,me?"
sdIrh uo1I no fhaf hafnt INV raa
name. l don't reklect what my real
name is-but thet's what I've bin called
for forty years goin' on.
IT forgot my name, seems like, when
Jim turned me out of his home nigh
onto forty years ago. Jim was my
baby boy. When my husband died he
left me $4,000 and the old home.
ST gave $4,000 of this to Joe and Hank.
nv two older boys, who were both mar
ried, Jim was only 20 and lived with
me-"
The old woman hesitated with a
beaming smile on her withered features
and looked l } into the missionary s
face to ask: Ibid you ever see Jim
He was a fine looking boy, and SO
smart.
"a year after my husband died Jim
got married. / had been thinking about
surprise that 1 would plan on him at
his wedding for long timN and after
all the folks had left the house after
the ceremony told him about 1t. Jim.
sez I, I'VE decided to give you the old
place and the rest Of the money your
father left me. I've been thinkin' as
how ] might live with you and Sallie
until / die, and then you can have 1t all
to yourselves.
"Jim put his arms around me and
danced around the room with me like
he always did when told him he could
go fishin' or stay out of school.
"For several months after / had
decided the property to Jim him and his
wife was both kind and accommodating
But pretty soon l somehow began to
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
COMING FEW WEEKS
PROMISE BETTER THINGS
FOR THE MASON THEATER

Among the plays soon to be seen N
the Mason are Peggy from Paris,
which was a delight last season; "The
Heir to the Hoorah," western COM
edy, also remembered with pleasure;
"In the Bishops Carriage" from the
novel of the same name, and Louis
James and his original New York COM
ny-guaranteed-a production In
last named should prove one OF the
dramatic events of the season, and
James as the immortal Falstaff should
be a treat. Thus it Will be seen that the
coming few weeks hold much more OF
promise than the one just closed would
Seem to Justify.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
HARRY GLAZIER

by James. Jones was very clever, and
the comedy song, Never" by Clarence
Powell was fetching. The singing of
the "Georgias" is strong feature of
the performance The vaudeville por-
tion is. strictly up to date. Frank
Kirk, the musical acrobat, is one of the
interesting features. and Marsh Craig
as "The Human Enigma" is a con-
tortionist, doing his work easily and
proving himself above the average of
the usual minstrel or circus entertain-
er. The colored orchestra adds much
to the enjoyment of the program, and
the afterpiece, when Jim Jackson
Came to Town." is a fitting finale for
program which is labeled "1S0 laughs
in 1870 minutes.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
"A CRAZY IDEA" BEGINS
ITS SECOND WEEKS RUN
AT THE H0TCHkISS

Double-week runs seem to be habitu-
al with the Hotchkiss theater, as they
threatened to become at another stock
house. 1.-THE Man From Mexico" es-
tablished this record: now "A Crazy
Idea" enters upon it's second week, be-
ginning yesterday. The farce is really
a very funny affair and has given
general satisfaction and won much
praise in the week just passed. George
Howard's character work in 1t is very
clever; Betty Johnson is also credited
with both beauty and brains; and the
rest of the cast fills the several roles
most pleasingly. No change is an
nounced in the personnel for the bal
ance of the run.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
BELASCO PLAYERS TO
PRESENT "BR0THER
OFFICERS" TONIGHT

The Belasco theater will present to-
night for this weeks run play never
done here before, Brother officers"
the drama in which John Drew was
so successful last season. 1t is a mill
itary play, said to be very strong.
Harry Glazier will make his debut with
the Belasco company in this tonight.
Tomorrow night Roosevelt camp, vet
Grams of the Spanish war, will have its
annual benefit at the Belasco. Lewis
s. Stone, the Belasco's leading man is
himself a Spanish war veteran and
held the rank of first lieutenant In the
war; serving at the front with his COM
pany.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
CHURCH CORNER STONE LAID

The corner stone of the chapel of the
East Los Angeles Baptist church was
laid with impressive ceremonies yes
terday afternoon.
The chapel adjoins the church build
ing at the corner of Manitou avenue
and Workman street and will be used
as a social hall and gathering place
for the young people.
Rev A. H. Smithe of Pasadena
preached the sermon. Rev. w. M.
Sterling, pastor OF the Asbury Meth
odist church, and Rev. w. H. Doggett,
rector OF the Epiphany church, were
present and assisted at the service.
The stone was laid by E. o. Selph,
president OF the Southern California
Baptist association. Over $4,000 was
raised at the service Rev. c.. N. Cres-
sey is pastor OF the church.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
CHILEAN ENGINEERS
EN- ROUTE TO The COAST
ry Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Oct 2S.-Three Chilean
engineers on their way to San Fran
cisco to study the reconstruction of
that city, arrived here today on the
Umbria. They were Chroningen, Calvo
McKenna and F. DelcGnto, all grad
yates of the Uni ersity Of Chile, who
have been abroad for the past eight
weeks at the expense of the university.
Immediately after the earthquake at
Valparaiso the young men were sent
out on their mission of Investigation.
After a short stay in San Francisco
they will return to Chile.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
GOOD NEGRO MINSTREL
TROUPE DISP0RTS
ITSELF AT PEOPLES

It takes colored minstrel troupe to
take the hoodoo from any theater, and
a good minstrel show always makes
money, no matter where 1t stops.
Richards & Pringle's Colored Georgias
are not an exception to the rule. It
attracted an audience which tested the
capacity of the Peoples theater both
afternoon and evening yesterday and
gave a clever performance as well.
The first part introduces new Jokes,
new songs and dances, and most OF
them are very we'll done A tenor solo
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
Grand Opera Sale Opens

The sale of single performance seats
for the grand opera will begin today at
the Auditorium box office. While loca-
tions are left, season tickets will still
be sold, equally with single tickets; the
Indications are that this will not long
continue. The repertoire for next week $
inaugural is aida" and Lucia" while
the three operas selected for presenta-
tion on the week following are LA Bo-
heme, IL 'Africaine" and "Rigoletto."
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
MUSICAL COMEDY WILL
HOLD THE BOARDS AT
THE MASON TONIGHT

"The Maid and the Mummy" musi-
cal melange written by Richard Carle,
with music by r. Hood Bowers, viii
open for a three nights run at the
Mason tonight The piece has been CIV
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

en- some years in the East, with a meas
ure of success. Not much is known of
the personnel Of the present company
which has been touring California for
several weeks. 1t will be followed by
Arizona" Thursday night.