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for New York, from where she will sail
June 1 for Europe, entertained with a
theater party at the Auditorium, fol-
lowed by luncheon at Christopher's
Wednesday afternoon. The place cards
bore sketches of the steamer on which
the hostess will sail and the tables were
ertistically decorated with pink carna-
tions. Plates were laid for Mesdames
Le Roy X. Daniels, Burwell A. Holmes,
Robert K. Wilson, Edgar Stanley and
Misses Grace Van Alstyne, Elizabeth
Lindenfeldt, Emma Luetzel, Madge
McGraw, Juanita Lane. Freda Lude-
man and Flora Wallis.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-19
Workman Injured

workman injured
A. Alvez of Ivy Park was treated at
the receiving hospital yesterday for a
crushed hand. He was injured while
working on the Los Angeles-Pacihc
railroad near Gaylord.
Death Accidental
At the inquest held by Coroner Lam
terman yesterday regarding the death
of Francis Giron, killed by a Southern
Pacific train Friday, the jury reached
a verdict of accidental death.
Has AssaiIant Arrested
L. Cocklin was arrested last night on
a warrant sworn out by Miss Nettie
Mayhan, who alleges that Cocklin
struck her in the face with his fist in a
dispute over small amount of money.
Charged with Theft
c. 3. Whilhite, an employe of the Pa
cific Coast Gem company, liked the gilt
tering gems too we'll and was fined
yesterday $50 by Justice Chambers on
charge of purloning a scarf pin.
Wanted in Santa Barbara
Detectives Ritch and Roberts arrested
Howard II. Aulberts late yesterday aft
ernoon on a warrant sent from Santa
Barbara by Chief of Police Ross of that
place. Aulberts is charged with petty
larceny.
Charged with Desertion
Albert Gerome, who is alleged to have
deserted his wife and two small chill
dren a week ago, was arrested last
night by Detectives Chapman and
Home and placed in jail on charge Of
failure to provide.
Plan Recital
The Ford Sisters will give an elocu-
Honary recital at 739 Kohler street
Thursday evening. May 90, under the
auspices of the Ladies' Aid society of
the Newman NJ. e. church. Proceeds
to apply on the church building fund.
Woman Is Fined
Mrs. Mary Cochran was fined s. on a
battery charge in the police court yes
terday by Justice Chambers. 1t was
shown that Mrs. Cochran beat Mrs.
Mary O'Brien rather severely in a
neighborhood row. Bystanders said
that the go was interesting.
Has Plenty of Cash
Robert Burke, a well dressed youth
who is alleged by the police to be an
opium habitue and to live off the earn
ings of fallen women, was arrested last
night by Detectives Hosick and Zeigler
and booked at the central station on
suspicion. Burk, who Is said to be from
a respectable family in Portland, Ore,
had $238 in his pockets when searched
at the station.
Thrown from Wagon
Isadore Finkelstein, a grocer with a
place of business at 724 Sunset boule-
ward, was thrown from his delivery
wagon at First street and Towne ave-
nue. yesterday and sustained lacera-
tion of the scalp and a slight concussion
of the brain. He was taken to the
Emergency and General hospital, where
he received surgical attention, after
which he was sent to his home.
Offers Free Lecture
A free lecture will be given by DIR.
Sara Thacker in Blanchard music hall
Monday, May 20, at o'clock, subject:
"True Healing" The principles of nat
ural cures fully elucidated. ITO you
has come the greatest knowledge ever
vouchsafed to the inhabitants of this
planet" Come and bring your friends
to hear this all-important lecture, that
you may learn the true method of heal
ing the sick. Bring your note book and
pencil. Excellent music will precede
the lecture. DR.. Thacker's book on sale
at the door. Lecture free.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-19
Mrs. McRee Entertains

Mrs. H. McBee of 1857 East Walnut
street entertained the members of the
Poppy Whist club Wednesday after
noon. and the house was beautifully
decorated with Gala lilies, roses and
carnations. Mrs. M. Holman received
the first prize, a fancy vase, and Mrs.
c E. Webster was awarded Japanese
salad bowl. Mrs. j. w. Lytton was
consoled with pin tray, and refresh
ments were served. The next meeting
will be held Wednesday afternoon. May
20, at the home of Mrs. e. Todd, 1245
East Twentieth street.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-19
Entertains ThimbIe Club

At the home of Mrs. William Phillips,
551 South Griffin avenue, Mrs. Phillips
and Mrs. Nichols entertained the mem4
bers of the Thimble club of Magnolia
lodge, Degree of Honor, Wednesday
afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-19
Entertalns House Party

Miss Daisy Dake of Ocean Park Is en-
tertaining a house party this week i'll
honor of Mrs. Frederick Ruggles and
Miss Emma Barton of Redlands, who
are the house guests of Miss Florence
Judd of 1887 South Bonnie Brae street.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-19
Hold AlI=Day Meeting

The members of Thimble club of Los
Angeles hive No. 1, l.. o. T. M, held an
all-day meeting Wednesday at the home
of Mrs. William D. Wood, 1915 East
Vernon avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-19
Plan Reception

Mrs. Harry Eugene Andrews. Mrs.
Adele May Ball and Miss Ball have is
sued invitations for a reception to be
given Wednesday, May 20, at 433 Park
View avenue
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-19
Mrs. p. Wilson to Be Honored

Mrs. Philip Wilson will be the compli-
mented guest at a card party to be
given Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Jo-
seph Boylsen of 1103 West Seventh
street.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-19
THE CITY

Strangers are inyited to. visit the ex-
nibit of California products at the
Chamber of Commerce building, on
streets, where free information will be
given on all subjects pertaining to this
section.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-19
Musicians to Be Guests

The members Of the Wednesday
Morning Musical club will be enter
tanned this week by Mrs Henry Hen
derson of 1903 Westlake avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-19
Is Committee Chairman

Mrs. Sarah B. Thatcher is chairman
of the arrangement committee for the
dance and whist party to be given to-
morrow night at Burbank hall by Pa
cific hive, L. o. T. M.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-19
Gives Ball

Montgomery council No. 473, Young
Mems Institute, gave a ball at Conaty
hall, corner Downey avenue and DAILY
street, Thursday night.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-19
To Celebrate Anniversary

In celebration of their tenth wedding
anniversary, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Des-
mond of Villa Loretta and Hill street,
Ocean Park, will entertain tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-19
Hold Reception

The Ohio society held It's regula,
monthly reception Tuesday night in the
Fraternal Brotherhood building, Lincoln
and Figueroa streets.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-19
Act as Hostesses

At the meeting of the Acacia Card
club Thursday afternoon in Masonic
temple, Hill street, Mines. Ruchey and
Zeiser acted as hostesses.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-19

The Herald will pay $40 in cash TO
anyone furnishing evidence that will
lead to the arrest and conviction of any
person caught stealing copies of The
Herald from the premises of our
patrons. THE HERALD.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-19
First Annual Picnic

The Indianapolis club will give its
first annual picnic at Venice THURSDAY
All Indiana people are cordially lnVlteo.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-19
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Glen Rock Pure Spring Water. It's
the best in the city. Prices on appli-
cation. Phones, East 437, Home c l466.
Gibbs s. Van Duyne, 1853 south ave-
nue. 1S.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-19
Apron and Necktie Social

The women of Los Angeles hive No.
1, L. o. #. NJ, entertained with an apron
and necktie social Wednesday night in
Burbank hall.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-19
BAND CONCERTS
EastIake Park

An excellent program has been arranged
for the band concert to be given at East
Lake park this afternoon by Moore's FL
della band. Among the best selections
will be:
Grand selection, Macbeth" ...........V Verdi
Overture, Fest" .Lachner
Novelette,, "A Maid of Mexico" .......
,....,.'..:'..;.. ;...;;..........,.. Theo. Levy
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-19
Nav Dancing Party

A May dancing party will be given at
Henderson hall tomorrow night by the
Montgomery club.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-19

Ell Molino have removed to their new
home at 1923 West Thirty-elghth street.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-19

.''When you do something you know is
wrong doesn't still. small voice keep re-
minding you of it eternally?"
"A still, small voicel L gue1s you never
met my wife, did you?"-Hluston Post.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-19
Are Touring the East
Friends Surprise Them

Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Murphy of Orchard
avenue are touring the east.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-19

For Group there is nothing better than
Cough Remedy.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-19
Do Not Overlook Water Coolers

We have the best showing of wanted water coolers
and filters in the city. See them Monday. Many
styles and sizes.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-19

o. T. Nichols, pastor of the Altadena
Methodist church. The bride ana
groom will make their future home in
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-05-30

No matter the name-the uniform-the
regiment.
No matter whether death came In the
valley. on the hillside. or with the pity
ing hospital nurse beside him.
No matter whether the grave is In the
home cemetery, wnere mother. widow and
children have wept over II. or In the
cities Of the dead beyond the Potomac.
The headstone may bear his name and
the day OF his death. or II may bear that
lonely legend given TO SO many thou
sand-.Unknown."
1t is enough that be was q soldier and
braved the death that was his.
For almost half century he has SUM-
bered as only the dead can siumber. The
drum beats OF war hare not reached him.
ana the tears Of grief be has not felt
Today we approach the spot with slow
step and uncovered head. We feel rev
sreuce for the dust beneath the grassy
mound. we lay out Tags and nowers
on the turf and forgive our enemies and
wish for peace and good wiibover al the
earth.
At the lac. great day the known ard
the unknown win spring into life sgfin
to be Judged By God. and IL Is with tars
in our eyes that each one OF Us whistler
10 himself:
And may be be nerciful IN bis socs
ment!"
SACRED TO the memory ora beroi
JOE KERR
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-05-30
SIX M|LL|ONAIRES
IN GRAND JURY NET
CHARGED WITH BRIBERY AND
ATTEMPTED BRIBERY.
SCHMlTZ AND RUFF AGAIN
Mayor and Crooked Attorney Indicted
for Buying Supervisors to Vote
for Higher Gas Rate-lnvestiua-
ton to Be Resumed Early Ness
Month.

San Francisco, May 26.-The grand
jury Saturday indicted six million
res ON charges of bribery and at
tempted bribery, and returned ad-
ditona charges against Ruef and
Schmitz. Frank G. Drum, Eugene
DE Saba, John Marin, Abe Ruef and
mayor Schmitz were indicted ON Ia
counts charging that they jointly
bribed IA supervisors in the sum of
$3.50 to fix the gas rate for 1906 at IS
cents instead OF 70 cents. G. III
umbusen. J. e. ureeD. w. |. Brobick
and Ruef were indicted on IA counts
charging that they 10 ntly attempted
to bride supervisors In the sum of
$1,000 each to vo,e trolley franchises
to the Parkside Transit company.
Judge Coffey fixed bail at $1,000 on
each of the 12G counts contained In
the rs indictments.
The grand jury adjourned until
June 10. wnen an investigation of al
legged bribery Of ofiic ais of the Home
Telephone company and by other per
sons will be resumed.
Fortunes In Bail.
The ind cted men gave bond as fol-
lows.
Louis Glass, vice president Of the
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph COM
pany. $4,000.
President Calhoun and Assistant
President Mutually Of the United hall
roads, and General Counsel Ford and
Assistant Counsel Abbott OF that cor
poration. s5G0000.
Mayor Schmltz, 100000 in addition
to $4,000 already put up by him on
five former grand jury indictments.
Abraham Ruef preferred to remain
as a prisoner In charge OF Elsor Big
~ and did not appear.
In all 2S indictments were found
containing 12G counts and calling
for bail bonds In the sum OF $780,
900. The grand total of the ba de-
manded On all 1896 indictments for
bribery, attempted bribery, extor.
ton, conspiracy and perjury thus far
returned by the grand jury as the
net partial results Of its investiga-
tons into municipal corruption is
$3,350,0 900.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-05-30
NEW FINNISH DIET MEETS.
Quaint Ceremonies Under the New
/ Constitution.

Quaint Ceremonies Under the New
Constitution.
Hedsingfors Finland May 26.--The
first single chamber OF the diet OF
Finland. the members OF which were
elected under the new constitution.
formally opened Saturday afternoon.
Governor General Gerhard, repre-
senting Empeor Nicholas, read the
speech fom the throne, which was a
short and colorless address. merely
exhorting the new parliament to labor
diligently in the interests OF the
grand duchy.
In reply, the president OF the diet.
Judge Svinhufvud, delivered an ad-
dress In which after alludng to the
ras"ing OF the hated Bobrikoff regime.
declared that the diet always would
be guided by the principle OF respect
for the rights OF Finland and full
restoration Of the ancient and legal
statute Of the duchy.
The members OF the diet according
10 ancient custom. marched from the
ball OF meeting to the church and
from the church TO the palace. A
touch Of quaintness was impaired to
the procession by the white colts OF
the several peasant women deputies.
The male deputies having an academ.
ic degree wore medieval hats OF
strange design
The newly elected Legislators wore
neither uniforms nor decoration, but
the members of the senate wore re-
splendcntly gold-trimmed frock coats,
cooked hats and epaulets.
There was general holiday in Hell
singfors IN honor OF the occasion, and
all stores, factories and schools were
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-05-30

closed The Russian garrison in the
fortress took no part in the ceremony
beyond mounting a guard of honor in
front of the palace
Three languages, Finnish, Swedish
and Russian, were employed N the
ceremonies, but the place of honor
was given TO Finnish. President
Ssinhufvud delivered his reply OF the
governor general entirely in that
tongue. The services i'm the church
came to an end with sermon in Fin
nish by Deputy Maloivaara, which
was subsequently repeated in Swed-
ish The speech from the throne was
in Russian. but Finnish and Swedish
TRANSACTIONS were read
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-05-30

and gigged back. and Jim was made .
sergeant for his bravery.
He had been home year when he died.
! was called to his bedside when they
knew that he was going. The other folks
all left the room at his order. and then
he said to me:
Tom, do you remember that time I
charged 5000 men all by myselfr
"'0f course. and 1t was q brave thing
to do
" Nothing of the kind. Tom. Do you
know why l did itr
'''Out Of bravery
That's all gun. I was scared out Of
my boots that day and bottled, and the
fun OF the thing was that got all turned
around and bolted towards the enemy in
stead Of our rear. Tom, I'm going to my
long home, and want you to kneel down
In the later patch tomorrow and tell the
Lord just how 1t was JOE KERR.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-05-30
WISCONSIN COMPANY SUED.
Charged With Planning to Defrsud
the Government

Denver, May 26.--Charged with con
spring to defraud the government out
OF 5000 acres Of coal land worth over
81 100000 In Routt county, near the
town OF Lay. the Wisconsin Coal Min
ing company OF Milwaukee was made
defendant In an equity suit filed In
the federal court Saturday for the re-
covery OF the land, which, It is al
legged. was secured through the means
OF dummy entrymen and women, who
conveyed the lands TO the corporation
as soon as they had secured the
patents
Criminal action Is prevented owing
to the fact that the statute OF limita-
lions has run against the entries.
While the corporation Is charged
with planning to rob the government
OF 5000 acres OF land II secured only
about 1,400 acres, through the fact
that only eight entrymen's titles we're
perfected
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-05-30
A SOLDIERS MISTAKE.

When the nrst call came for troops
In 1851" said a member of q Grand
Army post, II heard of II at the village
postoffce In my town. aud, turning
around to a man l had known since boy
hood. | said:
well. Jim. shall we gor
Sure he replied. and "a hours later
We were on Jim was my comrade and
bunkie for three years. and came home
to be kicked in the stomach BY .
mule. After we had been in service
two years we were having a scrap with the
enemy one day, when all of q sudden lin
jumps out Of the ranks and goes charging
down on 5000 men all alone. lie was
yelled at to come back. but he didn't seem
to hear. Some of US got the idea that an
order had been given to advance. and we
took after Jim. and In q minute the whole
regiment was charging. 1t was such an
unexpected move that the enemy broke
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-05-30
MRS. M'K|NLEY
DIES IN CANTON
END COMES PAlNLEssLY SUM-
DAY AFTERNOON.
AFTER PARALYTIC STROKE
Wished to Join Her Husband After
the Assassination But Latterly Had
Hoped to Live to Attend the Dedi-
cation of His Monument-Hot Much
to Vary the Monotony Of Her Life.

Canton, o. May 27.--Mrs. Mckinley
is dead. The widow of the martyred
president expired at 1:05. o'clock Sun
day afternoon. Her death was 50
peaceful that 1t was with difficulty the
physicians note when dissolution
came. There was no pain and no
struggle
The funeral arrangements so far as
made are that DR.. Buxton will have
charge of the services, which are to
be simple. They will be held at the
Mckinley home at 2 O'Clock Wednes-
day afternoon.
Although for thirty years Mrs.
Mckinley had been an invalid, she
wa comparatively well until a week
ago, when she suffered a stroke of
paralysis. Throughout the long period
of her invalidism, dating from the
death of her two little children, Mrs.
Mckinley showed a firm and unwaver-
ling belief In the career OF her hus.
band and by her cheering words, in
spite of personal Affections, encourag-
ed him when there was darkness at
hand. After President McNnley's
death she expressed a desire to Join
him and prayed day by day that she
might die. Later, however, she fire.
Guently told friends she desired to
live until the completion of the
mausoleum, which Us the gift of the
nation and which is to be dedicated
Sept. 80.
| There was not mt CHI to vary the
monotony of Mrs. McKinley's life af-
ter the assassination of her husband
In Buffalo. She kept closely to her
home in Canton, surrounded by a few
intimate friends. The public under,
stood her grief and sympathized
keenly with her, but not many ven.
tured to intrude on her privacy.
Mrs. Mckinley was born in Can.
ton June 5, 1S47. James A. Saxton,
her father was an intellectual and pro.
gressive business man and banker
his wife a lady of culture and refine
ment Ida Saxton was reared In a
home of comfort and ease. After at.
tending Canton schools she was d
pupil at a private school at Delhi, N
Y Later she went to Cleveland
academy and finished her education at
Brook Hall seminary. Media, Pa.
where she spent three years. Part of
the years of her young womanhood
were spent in the Stark County bank.
which belonged to her father. On
several occasions she had charge of
the institution
! While she taught Sunday school
IN the Presbyterian church young
Lawyer William Mckinley was super.
.ntendent CT the First Methodist Epis-
copal Sunday school. Among many
admirers and suisors the handsome
lyotng soldier, who had been with
Grant and Sherman and won distlnc-
don in the Shenandoah valley, was
the favored one
BY James Saxton, her father, these
words were spoken to Mckinley
when the hand OF the daughter was
gained: You are the only man have
ever known to whom l would intrust
my daughter"
On Jan. rs, 1871, William McKln-
ley and Ida Saxton were united in
marriage. Then her husbands his
tory was hers.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-05-30
Blizzard in South Dakota.

Sturgis. s. d.. May 26--After three
days and nights OF steady rain, it
started to snow Saturday afternoon.
eliminating in blizzard The storm
is the worst since 1888, the time of
the big flood The Black Hills coun-
try is thoroughly drenched. Streams
are bank full and overlooking. Many
bridges have gone out. Travel
through the country is impossible.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-05-30

the water. This IL nothing new to . man
who saw the Battle Of Waterloo"
You must have been pretty young at
that dateT'
"A child. in the cradle, sir We lived
right on the Geld where the battle was
fought. Ny father was away from homo
1t the time. and was 4 youngster Of .
year and . half. First came the English,
and an oGncer knocked on the door and
said:
Mrs Polhemus. I beg your pardon.
but We are going to have a battle here II
you don't object
"And NOT to be outdone In politeness BY
any man on legs, my mother drops Q
kerchy AMI replies:
Certainly, sir. Go ahead with your
scrimmage.'
And little later comes the French, and
IN of1cer knocks on the door, and says:
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-05-30
He Was II.

He was a man Of thirty-nve. WIN 4
oee1iers belt on and a sabre trailing frs0
u and he had been showing hb vay
through the crowd for ten minutes whoa
. one-arnsd man Of sixty caught hsa1 -
Nm and demanded:
~Hss-who are you that d besn~sng
people around In this wayr
I'm one of them that was right thsrs."
was the reply.
Right wherer'
Fright down at Chattanooga during u
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-05-30

Spanish War. Yes. sir, enlisted to fight
the bloody Spanish. and was kept at
Chattanooga right salong to the end of
the war. Had the measles, the humps
and the chicken-pox, and helped to eat
twenty tons Of Chicago embalmed beef.
Helped to clean out three suffers, passed
. month in the guardhouse and was the
only man In camp who could successfully
remove the brand from a Government
mule and sell him for fifty dollars In
cash. Who am II Well. by George.
that's q cool question to ask. I'm in 1t,
sir. I'm the 1t. Let the bands strike up
and the procession begin to process.
JOE KERR.
IN MEMORY.
Here sleeps no hero; yet may sweetest
bloom
Be ssrlanded the little grave above,
As symbol of the tenant Of this tomb.
Herself q blossom Of the stem Of love.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-05-30
Old Soldier swore False.

Springfield, ILL.,, May 26.-Char'es
Perry Watson of Snithboro, Bond
county, pleaded guilty Saturday to
making a false affidavit to his appii-
cation for a pension. He was fined
$500 and costs. AS Watson Is sched-
uled as a poor person. he will be
discharged at the expiration 80
days service in 1al
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-05-30
SLEEP IN PEACE.
GETTING 1T OVER WITH

GETTING 1T OVER WITH
johnny Papa. will you give me good.
sound licking?
His Pa What for. Johnny7
Johnny-well. I'm going TO sneak on
and 20 In swimming. and ! don't want to
be bothered with future.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-05-30
HE REMEMBERED WATERLOO.

"Fine, very fine" an old man on the
corner kept repeating to those around him
q the parade was passing. and he was
finally asked:
didn't you serve your country during
the war;
Il did. sir" be replied. but 1t was over