davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
BELAscoITEs PRESENT
"DIVoRcoNS" ADM RABLY

Sardou's "Divorcons, which the Be-
lasco company put on last night. is too
standard a play to call for comment here
and now. In the lighter vein of this
masters mind, it yet shows his powers
at full fight, and has been the vehicle
for great successes by such superb art
istes as Bernhardt, Mrs. Fiske and
Grace George, to mention only a trio of
those who have utilized it. 1t has also
been murdered by rep" companies and
minor stock companies till it's front is
bedabbed in blood. 1t is, therefore, with
a great sense of satisfaction that it may
be said that at the Belasco there is
given most satisfactory and artistic
production of it, in the broadest sense
of the words.
Hobart Bosworth carried off the part
of Des Prunelles in a mastery way that
gave one feeling of sincerity in his
part. His voice and carriage were as
finished and polished as one could wish.
When he was angry, he was really
angry, his brows knitted and his voice
thundered, but when he was glad he
wit in making up speeches carried off
several mistakes and accidents in stage
business. He did it so the audience
could hardly tell whether it was really
in the play or not.
Lillian Albertson as Cyprienne, the
the wife who thought she was Cheat
ed'' into marrying an old bachelor, was
a worthy mate for Mr.. Bosworth OF
course Miss Albertson is not the genius
that Bernhardt or Mrs. Fiske are, but
she has nothing to be ashamed of in
her performance. When she wanted a
divorce from her husband and was on
bad terms with him her speech was tan
talizingly sweet and yet all of its sweet
ness was denied him by the sarcastic lit
tie laughs which punctured every speech.
But then when she found out she did
love him the sarcasm flew away and
nothing was left but the gentle manner
OF a simple girl in love.
Howard Scott took the part of Adhe-
mar de Gratignan. Whether Scott chose
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
JACOB WEILENMAN DIES
Thrifty Native of Switzerland Leaves
Considerable Property

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, July 15.-Jacob Weilenman
a well known citizen, dropped dead this
morning while moving the lawn in front of
the home of his daughter Mrs Cassell Adkin-
sen LAG Daisy avenue, at about IL :15 o'clock.
Heart Strouble was the cause He appeared
perfectly well when talking with Mrs, Adkin-
son few minutes before
Shortly after going into the yard his
daughter heard him moan and saw him fall
to the ground. When she reached his side he
was dead.
Weilenman was a native of Switzerland.
The greater part of his life he spent in Iowa,
where he was engaged in farming Five years
ago he came to Long Beach. He lived at 9S9
Alamitos avenue. He has not engaged N
business here He owned considerable prop
erty in various parts of the city.
He leaves a widow. four daughters and one
son, all of whom live in Long Beach. Three
OF the daughters are married They are Mrs.
Atkinson, Mrs. June Boynton and Mrs.
Blanche Graves.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
Uniuue's New Bill

The management of the Unique has
never provided a better entertainment
for it's patrons than the new bill which
opened last night. Richard Cummings
latest creation, THE Artists Model" is
one of the most laughable comedies ever
seen on the Unique boards. In THE Girl
in White" a sketch by the Excella Sis
ters, a clever contortion act is introduced
The Sharrocks presented a travesty and
second-sight turn that was both humor-
Gus and mystifying. Reed and Evans also
put on singing, talking and acrobatic
act.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
ALL ENJOY
THE SURF
EDUCATORS FROLIC BY
SURGING SEA
CITIZENS WITH ONE ACCORD
ENTERTAIN
Visiting Teachers Are Shown the
Beauties of the Laid of Calm
by the Setting
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
VENICE, July i5.-The unavoidable absence
of President elect Edwin c. Cooley Of the
N E. A. from the auditorium exercises held
here this afternoon by the educators was the
only circumstance that tended in any way TO
mar the pleasures of n day in when every
minute was awaited Of to advantage
Early In the forenoon the pedaBogues began
"a arrive and their reception by chamber of
commerce committees at the railway station
was Immediately followed by their peins
whisked out Santa Monica way in automobiles
from which they viewed with enthusiasm the
beauties OF the beach section.
Other diversions enjoyed until the noon hour
included boating or the lagoon and bathing
At 12 O'Clock luncheon was spread out on the
sands, and the repast was enjoyed amid mer.
rvmaking and a hum of conversation that
aided to digest the good things that were dis
posed of,
At . O'Clock the Venice of America band OF
thirty pieces opened the exercises at the audi
torium An organ recital by Josef Bruner
followed and brought forth unstinted evidence
of appreciation from the audtnce. Judge
Charles j. Noyes was introduced oy county
Superintendent of Schools Mark keppel, VINO
was chairman of the day. and in an ADDRESS
of welcome embodyng a happy vein OF humor
the Judge made the assemblage feel at home,
and expressed tho sentiments of the city that
IL felt honored by their presence.
The response to Mr.. Noyes remarks was
made by lion Nathan c.. Schaeffer, state su-
perintendent of public instruction at Harris
burg and the retiring president Of the N. e.
A. who thanked those present Responsible
for the days arrangements in behalf OF the
educators' organization. Following his re-
sponse Mr. Schaeffer delievered an address on
.'The Relation of Thought to Industry"
reaching Morality in the Public Schools
was the subject of a discourse of the Hon
Edwin Hyett, state superintendent or puonc
schools at Sacramento, Cal Public School
S,,nerintendent H. A. Adrian of Santa Barbara
spoke on Polytechnic Education in the Public
Schools" The program was interspersed with
selections of the Schoolmasters' Glee CLUB ana
the singing of native songs accompanied oS
rnusic on their odd instruments by the Ha-
waiian quartet.
The days festivities were brought to close
in the evening with a grand ball at the pa
vilion. The local reception ARRANGEMENTS Were
in the hands of the following committee: j. G.
French, chairman Mrs. Abbot Kinney, Mrs
NJ NJ Merry, r NJ. Miller, Henry Wildey'
Mrs ]. D. White and Miss F, Merritt.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
STRAY AUTOMOBILE
AWAITS AN OWNER
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SANTA MONICA, July 15.-An automobile is
awaiting an owner at the Bristol pier, and will
be turned over to the police within few days
II not called for. The machine is a Queen,
bearing the number 7O74, and was left several
days ago on Hollister avenue. at the entrance
of the pier, by unidentified parties. The auto
appears TO be in excellent condition and is
undoubtedly a valuable machine
The announcement Saturday of the city at
torney that he would today enter proceedings
against the fourteen delinquents who could
not be induced to punge up their business
taxes had the effect of bringing nearly all of
them to time when the court house opened this
morning.
The past neglect of merchants to pay the
tax will not be tolerated under the city
administration
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
DESPONDENT MAN TIRES
OF FIGHT FOR BREAD
UNIVERSITY GRADUATE is EN-
BARRAsSED
Disease and Financial Difficulties
Cause Him to Become Despondent,
and He Thereupon Attempts
to Kill Himself

Despondent over i'll health and disap-
pointed with life which he felt had
shown him few favors, William j. Col"
Inn, an attorney at law and a university
graduate, attempted to commit suicide
early Yesterday morning by turning on
the gas in his room at 319 North Broad
way.
Collum was a university graduate, but
has been compelled to earn his living py
doing manual labor. He is said by ply
sicians to be suffering with consump-
ton.
The Young man was found by fell
low lodger. who was attracted by the
smell of gas He broke into the room
and found Cullom lying unconscious on
the bed. A message was sent to the
police station and an ambulance was
sent for Collum.
May Yet Recover
At the hospital Collum continued to
remain in an unconscious state, and 1t
was said by the physicians he would
probably die. Later he appeared to gain
strength and it was considered safe to
remove him to the county hospital. At
that place it was said last night that
Collum might live, but that the chances
were against his recovery.
Before taking the gas Collum wrote
two notes, one to his landlady and the
second to the public He also wrote his
own obituary and the directions for his
funeral.
In his letter to his landlady Collum
expressed regret that he was compelled
to kill himself in one of her rooms, but
offered to repay for this by giving her
his blankets and other few possessions
as payment for the gas.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
DECLARE RAILROAD
VIOLATES THE LAW
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, July 15.-The appeal of
the order of Railroad Telegraphers versus
the Louisville & Nashville Railroad COM
pany was 'docketed today in the supreme
court of the United States.
The suit was brought by the telegraph
ers to secure an injunction under the Erd-
man act, which prohibits corporations
from discriminating against labor organi-
cations
They charge the railroad company with
preventing their agents from securing in
terviews with the railroad operators and
with threatening to discharge such of
them as join the union, and this course,
1t is claimed, is a violation of the law.
The decision in the circuit court for the
western district of Kentucky was against
the telegraphers on the ground of the
vagueness of the charge, and they ap-
pealed the case.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16

PASADENA, July 15.-warning bells and pro-
tective gates have now been erected at all the
unprotected street crossings in this city by
the various railroads.
This work has just been practicalIv COM
pleted in compliance with an order of the city
council passed in the early spring This action
OF the council WIS preciptated at that time
by several bad accidents at railroad crossings
some OF them being narrow escapes from re-
suting fatally.
Perhaps the Santa Fe road traversinR as IL
does with its main line all the eastern section
OF the city, has the greatest number of much
travelled street crossings. All of these are
now protected by warning bells except Union
and Colorado, where hagmen are stationed
New gates have been erected at Marengo, Los
Rcbles and Lake avenues. Colorado street
crossing has been protected by gates for some
years
The other three main north and south
thoroughfares, Los Robles and Lake being
traversed by electric car lines.
On the Southern Pacific branch road enter
ing this city from the south there are five
important crossings Green street has flag
pedestrians of all approaching trains. At the
other four-Center California, Ritzman and
Glen Arm-automatic warning bells have res
Gently been placed which are now about ready
for practical operation.
Only two important surface crossings are
made by the Salt Lake road. These are Fair
Oaks avenue and Colorado street. and each
of these is protected by f1agman.
These precautionary warnings have been in
stalled by some Of the railroads at no littl.
expense, but the results hoped to be attained
will fully repay all outlay.
In connection with this subject 1t may be
noted that an important safety Improvement
has lately been put into operation at Oneonta
Park. 1t is an lnterocking watch tower, and
switching system at the dangerous crossing
Of the Pacific Electric Sierra Madre line over
the Southern Pacific tracks where the horrible
wreck occurred last summer. No more serious
accidents ought to be recorded at this point
Now is the summer of our glorious ex-
pectationS
Made cheerless winter by this climate of
Milwaukee. j.
with apologies to Shakespeare.)
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
PREPARES ORDINANCE
FOR SPECIAL ELECTION

Special to The Herald
OCEAN PARK, July 15.-Regarding the re-
port of City Attorney Anderson, he said he
had been engaged clearing up evidence and
preparing an ordinance for special election
to decide the question of the addition to the
incorporation of Ocean Park but would have
the report prepared by tomorrow
The city trustees abruptly adjourned their
weekly session after revising the ordinanc :.
They will meet tomorrow to give the matter
more attention.
The city hall was crowded with interested
spectators who were present to see what
action the trustees would take in the matter
of taking steps for calling the election. They
were instructed to call 1t and submit the
question to voters.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
SECRETARY STRAUSS
REACHES VANCOUVER
BY Associated Press.

BELLINGHAM, Wash. July 15.--A spe-
cial to the Herald from Vancouver, B. c.,
says:
Secretary Strauss arrived here Sunday
night and spent the morning with Con-
sui Dudley, and the United States immi-
grafton officers. With the latter he dis
cussed Japanese immigration from Ha-
wall He was entertained at luncheon
by the Canadian club.
Strauss, replying to toast, spoke for
three-quarters of an hour He leaves
here tonight on the steamer Charmer for
Victoria and will be in Seattle Tuesday
night.
Thence he will go to San Francisco,
where he will sail for Honolulu His
original intention was to sail direct from
here on the Moale Friday, but me itine-
rary has been changed.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
CF1AUTAUOUANS OPEN
ANNUAL CONVENTION
is EXPECTED TO
BREAK RECORD
DR.. Schaeffer Addresses Opening Ses-
sion, Which Is TWenty=third An=
nuaI Gathering of Southern
California Association
Long Beach Office,
129 East Third street.
Phone-Home 297.

LONG BEACH, July 15-The twenty-third
annual assembly of the Southern California
Chautauoua association, organization
which has drawn throngs of visitors to Long
Eeach each summer for years past opened TO-
night under auspicious circumstances A large
number OF students of science, religion AMI
psychology are already gathered here for the
assembly. The attendance at the session is
expected to surpass that of last year.
The Methodist church was crowded to the
doors and scores of people had been turned
away when this evenings program began Two
songs Anvil Chorus" and America" were
given by the Philharmonic club. Richard Har
rison next read entertaining selection.
Then the Rev c. p. Dorland, president of the
Chautauqua association. formally opened the
session With a fitting speech he introduced
Nathaniel c. Scheeffer, former president of the
National Educational association, who gave
an address the subject Educational Move
ments of the Day" Prof. Schaeffer took the
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
JUDGE ARTMAN TALKS
ON SALOON QUESTION
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, July 15.-Judge Artman "the
gentleman from Indiana" arrived from Riv-
erside today and is lecturing tonight at the
First Methodist Episcopal church on the sub
ject, THE Present Legal Status Of the Sa-
loon"
Rev. Albert Hatcher Smith, pastor of the
First Baptist church, presided at the meeting
and the speaker introduced by Judge
Waldo NJ. York. An immense audience as
sembled to hear the now famous jurist who
handed down the decision in an Indiana court
that the liquor license Is unconstitutional
because the saloon is a nuisance"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
"schooI Daysu a Hit at Fischer,s

One of the hits of the summer season
was scored at Fischers last evening with
the initial presentation of School Days"
From the opening number, sung by the
beauty chorus the piece was a distinct
success. The play was put on especially
because of the N. E. A. being present in
Los Angeles this week. The entire
strength of the company was to be seen
in the cast, as well as Mr., Zeb, the pro-
ducer
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
DISGRACED BY DRINK,
OLD SOLDIER DIES
sr eclal to The Herald.

Sr recial to The Herald.s
PASADENA, July 15.-Dr. S. II. Churcnili'
who claimed to haye been the family physi-
clan of the martyred president Garfield, died
Yesterday in a barn in the rear OF g. ID. Por-
tors residence on Ell Molino avenue. Churchill
claimed membership in the G. A. r. and wore
the badge. Once arrested by the request OF
tho local order charged with wearing the but
ton illegally. he proved his right and chung TO
T. to the last Disgraced by drink all eHorts
to reform him proved futile.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
MEXICAN SHOOTS TO KILL
Defender Of Woman's Honor Wounded
by Pistol Ball
sreciaI 10 The Herald.

Special to The Herald
PASADENA July 15.-An exciting contest
t.tween two Mexicans on South Broadway at
$50 o'clock this evening resulted in the serl-
Gus woundng with pistol shot OF fgnacia
Hernandez Manuel Estrada IS cnaIgeu l WIen
baIing dona the shooting with a 3S calbei
revolver. Three shots were fired at herhau
dez. Only one took effect. 49, -,
Estrada was arrested by OFFICERS Wooa anu
Reynolds of the city police force ana locked
tlr to await a hearing in the morning ne
was badly beaten in the fight which preoeosu
the shooting. Hernandez was taken 10 the %
emergency hospital and his wounds dressed py
Dr. A. d. Mccoy The ball had passed en-
tirely through his left groin.
Hernandez, the wounded man. is Wen
known laborer in the city Both men are Sii'-
gle -.
II appears from the scanty Information that
could be gained that the men met at the
home of Mrs. Martinez on South Broadway
end Estrada was attacked by Hernandez for
speaking abusively Of the woman ESTRADA
then drew his revolver and began the shooting
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
FALL FROM WAGON
RESULTS IN FRACTURE
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, July 15.-Joseph Miller rs
years old. received painful and perhaps serious
injury this morning when he fell from
wagon striking his head on a pile of small
rocks His head was cut in several places
and two ribs were torn loose. Mr.. Miller was
assisting friends move their household
goods from one house TO another
He stepped with one foot on a wagon wheel
and the other in the wagonbed and the neigh
bors son was handing packages to him.
Here's whole boxful Of lemons" said the
boy, as he passed up to Miller heavy little
crate When the old gentleman took hold of
the box he lost his balance and fell forward
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
ACCIDENT PROMISES
TO HELP MEND BONE
;recial to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
LONG BEACH. July 15-Mrs l.. Sturglll
of Covina, who fell down sixteen years ago
and broke her left knee badly that 1t has
been stiff sever since, fell down flight of
porch steps at 5S Atlantic avenue this after
neon and broke the knee again.
The physician who attended her said that
tn; injury would confine her to her bed for
some time AS a result of the painful acci-
dent, however, the knee may possibly be
worked into such shape that the joint can
he. used hereafter.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
FORMER ARMY OFFICER
DIES IN PASADENA
Special to The Herald.

PASADENA, July l5.-Col. Frederick H.
Seymour, who died yesterday at his apart
1nents at the Hotel Maryland was buried to-
day at Mountain View cemetery He was a
former English army officer but had been
pIominent in business circles in this country
and was president of the Sonora Railroad of
Mexico His family has been prominent in a
social way for several years at the summer
home at Redondo
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
SAYS ROCK ISLAND
is OUT OF POLITICS
az Associated Press.

DIES MONIES. Iowa, July 15.-At a
luncheon rendered him today by Des
Moines business men, President Winchell
of the Rock Island railroad said:
"The Rock Island Railroad company
is out of politics and wants to be in
closer touch with the business men"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16

Everything you want you will md In
the classified page-a modern encyclo-
pedia. Oae cent a word.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16

Now is the summer of our glorious ex-
pectations
Made cheerless winter by this climate of
Milwaukee,. j.
with apologies to Shakespeare.)
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
DANGEROUS CROSSINGS.
PROTECTED BY BELLS
RAILROADS PLACE GATES AT
PRINCIPAL STREETS
Order Of the City Council Regarding
These Protective Warnings
Has Been Promptly
Carried Out

Pasadena Agency.
n North Raymond Avenue.
Phones: Sunset 1907, Home 2i24.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-16
INVESTIGATE

the prices and terms will interest you Make
nothing. We pay your fares. Our courteous
statesmen will take pleasure in showing you the
property.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-06-21
MISS vGNsGLL's DEATH.
Mother ef Girl Drowsed fs sunset
lake Suspect. fsui rfsy.


BRtDGEToN. n. J.. June II. SO
thoroughly excited l. the usually sleepy
city 81 Bridgcion over the tragedy Of
Mamie ycnncll that Mayor George
Hampton and Prosecuting Attorney
Flthlan decided 10 make n minute In
vcsiigntIon ~ the drowning.
Their first step was a. order the po-
lice 10 put George Evans. who admits
be was with the girl In the boat
through the third degree.
Prosecutor Fiihlan instructed Chief
~ Police Aaron Smith 10 81 out aud
bring Evans 90 his Office. There are
many features Of the story which Nv.
ans has told on which the authorities
want further light.
Mrs. vcnnclI. mother Of the dead
girl. said:
II am positive that my child was
slain. She often had bccn out on the
lake and knew better than 60 change
seats. NJ has bccn given NJ the cause
of the accident The torn condition
~ her clothing shows that she had nm.
dcrgone n frightful struggle. She had
resisted mn attack. aud IN doing ~ the
boat was overturned. and thoy were
spilled into the lake.
Then. too. that deep wound In her
chin shows. 10 my mind. that she had
been struck by her assallant I am
satisfied that her death was not
mere accident"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-06-21
No rsisgraph.r. strike.

NEW YORK. June 2i.-There win
DO no telegrnphers' strike The execu.
tive committee Of the Commercial Te-
legraphers' union was Informed by
Commissioner of Labor NELL that be
had received from President Clowry OF
the Western Union a letter In which
the Western Union agreed 20 make the
recently announced 10 pcr cent In.
crease In wages uniform. applying II TO
al the men on the ~ called waiting
list;' 90 abolish the sliding scale. 20
make n standard rating Of all wires
aud 10 guarantee that there would b.
no discrimination against union men.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-06-21
when WIN ThI. Cas-. r.ar

HUNTSNll.l.E. Ala. June 2i.-on
application for Greene and Gaynor. the
Savannah contractors. under sentence
for dcfrnudlng the government. Judge
Shelby of the United State. court OF
appeals has graDied them leave 10 en-.
Ter n motion Tor n rchcarlng of the
ease. The court OF appeals recently
affirmed the sentence OF the lower
court.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-06-21
BOMB IN GREEK cHAmsgR.
Insane Man Causes Consideration nc
Athens All Nisht sittins.

ATHENS. June 2L-An unknown
man threw a dynamite cartridge from
the gallery OF the chamber Of deputies
during an all night session here.
The cartridge fell among the bench.
es. which were crowded with deputies.
but disaster was avsrted by the fuse
becoming detached In the fight Of the
missile.
The finance minister. who was speak.
lng. rushed TO the doors. with all the
deputies. Tho man who threw the car.
fridge was arrested and proved to 10
insane. The sitting was then resumed.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-06-21
DEAD HEAT AT ASCOT.
Elder ana White knight Come In
Together In Cold Gun Race.


LONDON, June 2i.-- Elder, owned by
the Due de Grammont, and Colonel T..
Y. l.. Klrkwood's White Knight ran n
dead beat In the Gold Cup, two and
a half mile event at Ascot. Objection
was made, however to Elders bump
Ing and boring, which was sustained.
The race was awarded 10 White
Knight, with James A. de Rothschld's
Beppo second and Lord Derby's Bridge
OF Canny third:
The betting was to against Elder,
even money on White Knight and 10
TO against Beppo. Nine horses ran.
The Gold Cup trophy, valued at
$1,000, was stolen during the racing at
Ascot on Tuesday last and has not
been recovered. There is $1,000 in
gold In addition. however.