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Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
PASADENA

Mrs. Henry Kirk Macomber's bridge
PARTY given Friday in honor of Mrs. Jonn
Kingsley Macomber was an extraor-
binary event in smart set circles, as in
addition to the young birdie, the special
guest. Miss Kate Macomber of Des
Moines, Iowa, was also guest of honor.
The party was given at the Macomber
home. Ala West Colorado street, and was
attended by members of the exclusive
circle. Bridge was played for handsome
prizes.
Mrs. Arthur ]. Eddy, $40 East California
street. Friday entertained with five hun
dred in honor of Miss Elizabeth Miller.
who has lately returned from the east.
and Miss Helen Garst, who is the guest Of
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Mrs. smart-RamsdaIe Entertalns

Mrs. Dora b. Smart -Ramsdale was at
home to friends Friday afternoon. Music
was feature of the entertainment, Miss
Smith and Miss Jessie Smith, station ed
behind a bank of ferns and chrysanthe-
NUNS, rendering violin and cornet num-
bers. Miss Mabel Damer and Miss Doro-
thy B. Smart gave readings during the
afternoon. Several hundred guests were
present.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
SchoIes-CIinton

A pretty wedding ceremony took plac
at the East Side Baptist church Thurs
day evening when Miss Inez Grant Clin-
ton of 12S North Johnson street was
united in marriage to William j. Scholes
The ceremony was performed by DR..
F. G. Cressey. Mrs. w. D. Patton played
the Bridal Chorus and Mrs. Walter
Brown sang "Oh, Promise Me-" After
an extended wedding trip to Australia
the young couple will reside in Los
Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Musical and Tea

Mrs. Edwin G. Vogt of 1908 Linwood
avenue entertained the members of the
music section of the Ebell club with a
musicale and tea at her home Thursday
afternoon. Mrs. Voigt was assisted by
Mrs Marion Welsh, Mrs. Katharine KIM
ball Forest and Mrs. M. o. Parcels, while
at the refreshment tables were Mrs. Mary
]. Schallert Mrs. James Holder, Mrs.
Herbert Leslie Harris and the Misses La
Touche and Florence Riley. The music
and dining rooms were prettily decorated
with pink carnations, while In the living
loom huge yellow chrysanthemums and
terms were artistically combined. Mrs.
Forest entertained with vocal selections.
Mrs ]. B. Stearns gave readings and the
hostess contributed piano numbers.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Mrs. M. M. symms EntertaIns

Mrs. M. M. Symms or Haddock villa en-
tertained the members of the As-You-
Like-It Whist club Friday afternoon. The
guest prize, a dainty lace handkerchief,
was won by Mrs. Alfred Millard while
the club prizes. cut glass dish, Bo-
hemian glass dish and framed picture.
were carried off by Mrs. Clarence IL.
Pease, Mrs. William English and Mrs.
Walter ]. Harvey.
Assisting the hostess were Miss Gladys
Willets and Miss Grace Helen Pease.
Special guests and members present were
Mines. George Noyes, E. Fl. McClara,
Elmer Rich. L. III. Dutton, Rolo Smell,
Mark Turnbull Robert G. P. Smith, H. i.
Nance, J. F. Giles Harry Arnold and
Miss Ellen Harper Wheeler. Mrs. George
Founder. 9O2 South Bonnie Brae street,
will entertain the club Friday afternoon,
November 20.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Business coIIeae Dance

The students of the Los Angeles Bus-
ness college will give dance at Kramer s
Tuesday evening, December 3. Arend' S
orchestra will furnish the music.
The reception committee is as follows:
Chairman, Mrs M. C. Knowles; floor
manager, Thomas Gordon. Assistants:
Misses Vella Murray, Pearl Whitmore,
Lettie Gordon, Susie Bryant, Mabel Ten
nant, Margie Louther, Donna Rutledge;
Messrs. Russell Vaughn, P. L. Baker,
Martin Klippel, Andrew Gomez, Law
renee Cassou, G. A. Thompson and
]. Fl. Love.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Surprise Party

Miss Maud Lampman Sargent of GA
South Alvarado street surprised her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. e. W. Sargent, with
a party Thursday night. The guests an
nounced their arrival with serenade led
by ]. r. Lemon. Later in the evening
Miss Helen Tape sang and Miss Dimple
Brown gave plano selections. Others who
enjoyed the evening were Messrs. and
Mines. j. r. Lemon, s. e. Knapp, H. r.
Tibhetts, Fred Stanwood, Misses Ethel
Carson, Helen Girdler, Helen Tape, Edna
Web, Dimple Brown and Mathew Palen,
Frank Web, Will Kelso, Charlie Kelso,
Joe Korder and C. C. ClaWson.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Fillmore School

students orchestra of about dozen
pieces began work Wednesday afternoon
under the direction of Robert Messenger
Professor Fillmore will lecture in the
school studio in the Blanchard building
on What Shall We Study?" The lecture
is open to anyone interested.
The faculty of the Long Beach Fillmore
school of music will give reception and
informal musicale Thursday afternoon in
their new quarters in the First National
bank building. this being the formal
opening of the new location.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Announces Enqaaement

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pollard of La
Canada announce the engagement of
their daughter. Miss Leila Pollard, to
Stephen Davies of this city. The we'd
ding is to take place at Hotel Catalina
Wednesday evening, December 4. The
engagement of Miss Pollards brother,
Barney A. Pollard, and Miss Alta Squires,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Squires,
is announced, the wedding to take place
Wednesday evening, November 20.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
So for ST

For every dollar paid as first payment
| up to $50 on any new piano we will
give a receipt for twice the amount
during out great MONEY BACK sale
now going on. Prices $167, s2os. S2sz,
1898, S377 1929, etc.
BARTLETT MUSIC co,
2s1-23s-235 S. Broadway, OPP city hall.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
comino and Goina

DIR. w. w. Beckett and Mrs. Beckett
are home after an absence of month
in the east.
Senator and Mrs. A. R. Talbot, who
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
H. McPherron of 1851 Orange street
during the recent meeting In this city
of the Woodmen of America, of which
order Senator Talbot is head consul
will leave for their home in Lincoln,
Neb.. Wednesday. Senator Talbot was
formerly law partner of William J.
Bryan.
Mrs. r. B. Champion of Rutland, Va,
arrived in Los Angeles last week and
registered at the Alexandria. Mrs,
CHAMPION, who was here last winter,
invested heavily in local realty, among
her other purchases being the property
known as "Gray Cables" on the corner
of Hill and Seventh street Mrs
Champion is accompanied by her secre-
tary, George Cults, and chauffeur.
s.
Judge and Mrs. William Writ Dixon
of Butte, Mont, have taken apartments
at Hotel Van Nuys, expecting to remain
for the winter. Mrs. Dixon visited in
this city last winter and was widely
entertained.
s.
Mrs. I. de Armin Bigler and her
daughter Miss Court Bigler of 1890
South Tigueroa street have returned
from a three weeks trip to San Fran
cisco. Miss Bigler went north to sing
at the recent wedding of Miss Eleanor
Conklin and Worth Horoman.
s.
Miss May Ridgeway, daughter of Mrs
Jane Ridgeway of 1866 West Twenty
third street. returned last week from a
months visit in Alameda. Oakland, San
francisco and Berkeley. Miss Ridgeway
went north to act as maid of honor at
the wedding of Daisy Belle Cross and
DR.. Harry Smith of Alameda.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Blue have re-
turned from their wedding trip and are
occupying their new home in Glendale.
Mrs. Blue was formerly Miss Keatinge
Of Hollywood.
Mrs. n. w. Cameron. who has been
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Child STUDY Circle

The Manchester school child study cir
Gle will hold bazaar at a location on
Pacific avenue near Vermont Saturday
afternoon. The proceeds of the sale are
to be applied toward paying for the
school piano. There will be a table for
fancy articles and a fish pond and ice
cream and cake are to be on sale.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Musical Advertisements
L. e. Behymer

Manager of musical attractions and the
great Philharmonic course. Singers
and instrumentalists furnished on ap-
plication for church choirs. recitals, re-
ceptions, clubs. societies and at homes.
Offices-Blanchard hall building. S44
and 345. Phones: Main 1888, Home
1880. Ex SO.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
WiIson.Zetter

Miss Katie Zetter and Edward Wilson
were quietly married at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Zettcr,
2127 Berkeley street. Thursday evening,
Rev. j. H. Mcintyre officiating. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Schisel assisted as best man
and matron. Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson have
gone to Oakland on their wedding trip.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Society
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CONTINUED from Page Two.l
played were Mines. E. d. jerks, r. M.
Galbreth, A. L. Shellhorn, NJ. e. Parker,
Bennett. Oswald, Olshausen, Spark5,
Jones, Misses Josephine Raber, Anae
Gates, Mae Gibson, Frances Lawry, Vera
Atkinson Eta Couch. Marguerite Arnoid
end Daisy Craig Miss Eta Couch of z9ib
Brighton street will entertain the club at
its next meeting, Tuesday, November rs.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Nine. Genevra Johnstone.B Bishop
Prima donna, soprano. teacher of voice.
Suite s42-343 Blanchard building.
LADIES'

and chIIdren's diseases care
fully diagnosed. slkilifuiiy
treated and promptly cured
by the expert and reliable
specialist,
DIR. C. s. MERRILL
FREE consultation. Rooms
a-l-5. sosK South Broadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17

That which is the hardest to get every one
wants the most
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24
HELD FOR cHILD's MURDER.
Henry Becker Arrested at Elmhurst
 For Death of StaHeldt Girl.

Henry Becker Arrested at Elmhurst For Death of staHcldt Girl.
 NEW YORK. May 24.-Henry Beck CT, twenty-one years old, of New York was last night arrested on suspicion that he was the man who on Wednes- day assaulted and murdered Amelia, the fifteen-year-old daughter of Will liam Staffeldt, farmer of Elmhurst. N. Y.
 Becker according to the police, ad- mitted having been in the neighbor- hood at the hour the crime was com mitted and having washed his hands at a pump in the nearby yard of Mrs. Emily Simonson.
 The arrest was made on the Shell road, near the Staffeldt home. and the prisoner later locked up.
 Becker snid that he spent Wednes- day in chopping wood for farmer of Elmhurst. The police say that he was thus engaged in the forenoon, but not later in the day. They are looking for man said to have been in Beck CTS company.
 The police say that Becker has be- fore been arrested for assault. Photo graphs of the prisoner were made and hastily developed for distribution in the neighborhood. In this way 1t Is hoped to learn more of Becker's where abouts on Wednesday and the identity of his companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24
New York Markets.

FLoUR-Quiet, but held firm; Minneso- ta patents, $oG5.7b; winter patents. $4 2696; winter straights. s4G44o; winter extras. g
 RYE FLoUR-Firm; fair to good. s4so0 4.50; choice to fancy, :4.6OG6.
 WHEAT-Market opened slightly lower and immediately broke further under good rains in Nebraska. inducing heavy selling. temperatures all over and in sympathy September, s1.07AQ107A; December. $1. 0s1s. decraa under good weathar and in sympathy with wheat: July. 620
 BUTTER-Creamery extras. per pound. 241sc. (Mercantile Exchange official quota 2oQ22c.; thirds lsc;; held, 1sqe2sc.; state dairy tubs, fancy, z3izap24c; good to prime. 22gzac;i common to fair. lsH2lc.
 cHEEsE-New;s ;s state. full cream. 1s,a. color so soiosed sa besf sf'' shsf wsite f iais issse large and small. fair to good, l1Q1lHc. in- ferior, SQ10c.; light skins. 10c.; half skins. best SAu9c.; part skins prime, 7q714c:i fair to good. b1aGs.sc.; common. s05c.; full
 EGGs~state. Pennsylvania and nearby selected, white. fancy. lsc.; choice. 1s&p lS1kc.: brown and mixed, extra, lsc.; firsts ,e ,so extra csacti rsts lasac; dirtiss' ish@
 TALLoW-Firm; city. csc; country. sh sHAY.Firm; shipping, so9sSc.; good to
 sTRAW-steady at c0G65c
 LIVE POULTRY-Steady and in fair demand; fowls. 141sQi5c. old roosters 10 q11c.; spring chickens, Z7GS2c.: ducks. l3 ab5fRt bRtSsE5p ssi 5SpriPP55iI P55iIJgRS isqEs Firm and in good demand; fowls. choice fresh killed, CTS, 1lc.; nearby broilers, sassc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24
AVERT A DISASTER
White Star Liner Teutonic
 Saved by Discipline.
HER FIRE DRILL BEST ON ATLANTIC
Flames Bursting Forth From First < Cabin Promptly Overcome by Well Drilled Crew-ship Narrowly
 Escapes Collision.

NEW YORK, May 24.-Fire in the first cabin of the big White Star liner Teutonic created great excitement among the 1.200 passengers when the big ship was 300 miles east of Sandy Hook.
 The flames required the united ef- forts of the large force of the engine room and stewards battalion more than an hour before they were sub dued The fire was due to crossed cleo tric light wires.
 The Teutonic reached her pier here from Liverpool, which port she left week ago.
 A steward was making the rounds of the first cabin in the afternoon sound ing the dinner gong when he saw smoke coming from one of the state rooms on tho port side of the prone made deck amidships.
 He rushed into the room and found that 1t was filled with smoke. Flames were licking through the woodwork of the deck above. The steward ran for ward to the chief stewards office and without letting any one of the passen- gers know told the chief that the ship was on fire.
 Another steward was hurried off to Captain Harry Smith, master of tho vessel, and the latter left the bridge and personally directed the laying of a line of hose.
 Officers were stationed at various points fore and aft of where the flames were with instructions to keep back the passengers.
 The fire drill of the Teutonic is claimed to be the best on the ocean, and, although the flames had gained considerable headway. the volunteer flremen by chopping away the wood work and flooding the imperiled sec ton with water got the fire under con trol.
 Besides the excitement over the fire the passengers had narrow escape from collision with an unknown east bound steamer in thick fog on the banks of Newfoundland. The unknown ship just cleared the Teutonic's bow at right angles, and there was intense ex. citement among the passengers over what they considered to be very close call.
 Thirty-three young women who will pose in the living picture spectacle of the new Jardip de Paris here arrived
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24
NOT THAT LoNGwoRTH.
Mayor Combe of Brownsville, Tex,
 Before Senate Committee.

nt1OEc bGnAte
 WASHINGTON, May 24. - Mayor Frederick J. Combe of Brownsville, Tex. was the only witness before the senate committee on military nffairs in the investigation of the shooting up there on Aug. B last, which resulted in the discharge of negro soldiers gar risoned at Fort Brown.
 After telling of incidents connected with the shooting affray and subse- quent events in which he figured the mayor was cross examined by Sena- tor Foraker at great length. The sen ator was particularly interested in a report that citizens of Brownsville had raised $10.000 to be offered as a re- ward for informqtion leading to dis, covery of the persons who did the shooting.
 There was no truth in that report" said Mayor Combe. Tt was started by an Ohio man."
 Senator Foraker joined in the laugh ter which greeted the remark and ask ed the name of the man.
 T think it was Longworth, senator" replied the witness.
 His first name doesn't happen to be Nicholas, does it?" inquired Senator Foraker.
 T don't remember" said the mayor.
 Well, of course. you don't mean the presidents son-in-law" asked the senator.
 The mayor hastened to assure the committee that 1t was not the Ohio congressman, and after the laughter had subsided the conversation was ex- punged from the records.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24
INSTRUMENTATION
Bells Unique Comment on His
 Death Sentence.
CONVICTED OF TOWNSEND'S MURDER
Prisoner on Being Allowed to Ad- dress the Jury Denies Killing of Staten Island Physicinn-Said
 "T Am No Harry Thaw."

NEW YORK, May 24.-John Bell was last night found guilty of murder in the first degree and sentenced to be electrocuted on the first Monday in July next.
 Bell received the verdict and sem tence stolidly and remained cool when his stepmother and his sister tainted.
 The defense had attempted to estab- lish an alibi, and Bell -stoutly asserted his innocence.
 In his cell last night Bell thus com mented upon the verdict:
 T have been handed lemon all right, but the fact that this jury has convicted me does not mean that will go to the electric chair"
 Bell killed Dr. Charles Wilmot Town. send of Staten Island.
 Just before the case went to the jury the prisoner created sensation by jumping up from his chair and shout ing:
 Your honor, understand that as defendant in this case have the priv ilegc of speaking to the jury"
 The judge granted permission to Bell to address the jury. and. turning to the jury box, Bell spoke as follows:
 Gentlemen of the jury, I ask no fla vors and no sympathy, and If you think am guilty I want you to rem der verdict accordingly.
 s"The district attorney has told yOtl that the cap wore when arrested was mine. It is not so. That cap was In my home. and wore 1t when arrested. but 1t was not mine.
 'sThe district attorney also sald that my brother Howard said 1 confessed to him that I killed Dr. Townsend. When I was on the stand the district attorney did not ask me anything about that. I did not tell my brother I killed Dr. Townsend. It Is an untruth.
 Gentlemen of the jury. 1 am no Harry Thaw, and I have not his wealth. If I had could produce wit nesses who would testify as to where l was on the morning of the shooting and whose testimony would be sufii- cient to acquit me-"
 Here Bell took sheet of foolscap and placed 1t at one side of his face.
 Now. gentlemen, look at my nose, look at my face" he shouted.
 Then he dropped the sheet of paper and holding out his hands. cried:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24
BnIIoonists Landed Tn Treetop.

MIDDLEFIELD, Mass, May 24.- The balloon Centaur. with Leo Stevens and Henry Markoe, IT.. which ascend ed from Pittsheld, came down about three miles from Middlefeld Center in a piece of woods near the old Frank Wright estate. The balloon landed in the top of tree. but the men climbed out and descended safely to the ground The flight of the balloon covered about twenty-thrce miles. A tear which de- veloped in the balloon bag near the top shortened the trip considerably.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24
Hi. Reply a Blow.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 24.--At meeting of the board of supervisors to consider resolution declaring forfeit ed the franchises of the United rail- roads President Calhoun of the cor poration was virtually called liar by E. P. E. Troy. municipal ownership advocate. Mir Calhoun's reply was blow in the face that nearly knocked Troy down.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24
Women Not cana,oayes.

HELSINGFORS. Finland, May A.- Finland's diet elected officers and ad- journed to await the czar's conflrma- tion of the election. The coalition of Socialists and Young Films completely controlled the elections. Not one of the nineteen women deputies was d candi- date for office. though some received scattering votes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24
scruxham .na stirrpp Held.

NEW YORK, May 24.-Magistrate House issued warrants here for the arrest on charges of forgery of George R. Scrugham, manager of the Inter- national Policy Holders committee, and of Scrugham's associate, Charles Stirrup. and they were in court to an- swer the charges. They waived the privilege of a further examination and were held for the grand jury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24
Fatal shot In strike Array.

NEW YORK, May 24. . President Patrick Connors of the Longshore- mems union announces that one other boss steyedore, H. F. Mills. had vis- ited the headquarters of the union dur ing the day and signed the agreement to pay the demanded, wages. Strike troubles led to an assault by two Ital- fans upon Triano Rafaele in Brook lyn. Rafaele drew revolver and fir ed three shots. One of the bullets hit Genie Jenoways. eight years old, who will probably die. Rafaele was ar rested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24

Look at my hands. Do look like q murdcrer2 No. am innocent. and If I killed Dr. Townsend I want to be killed myself"
 Bells only hope of acquittal rested on this appeal and on the story he told the jury in his own behalf, attempting to set up an alibi for the night of the murder. He gave what he claimed was detailed account of his movements on the night of the shooting and the preceding day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24
Gnte. Chm stiu Bet . MiIIton

CHICAGO. May 24.-John w. Gates Is not "broke;;" far from it. Accord Ing to his own declaration, he is worth as much today as he was six years ago, when he was reputed to have $50,- 100000. He has arrived here on his way to Texas. T stand today f1nan- cially where I did six years ago." said Gates. T have not sold a share of stock in two years, either privately or publicly. Wall street has had no in- terest for me in nine months"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24
valet Fooled Hi. Ma.ter.

rARIS, May 24.-Sydney Smith of New York has not yet recovered the jewels which his valet. Bevington, stole from him. MT. Smith said that he had not received any news that his jewels or money had been found, and he intimated that he did not believe his valet's promise to disclose the hid ing place of the loot would be kept. Mir. Smith came from New York to Paris on the valet's promise to restore the gems.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24
The First Jap Railway TraIn.

The throttle of the first Japanese railway train was pulled by an Amer ican, Duncan Mcdonald, now a vet eran in the employ of the Southern Pacific. That was 35 years ago, says the Railroad Mans Magazine, on the occasion of the completion of the narrow-gaugc line from Yokohama to Tokio, and Mcdonald had the honor of drawing the present Mikado. then . young man of scarcely 20.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24
E1pre.s Company Scandal.

PITTsBuRG, May 24 - Develop ments in the United States Express company case threaten the most re markable financial scandal of years. The arrest of Charles R. Rush, cashier of the Pittsburg office of the company, precipltated the trouble, and the mat ter now becomes so serious that Unit ed States Senator Thomas 0. Platt of New York, president of the company, has engaged rooms at the Hotel Schen. ley.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24
Live Stock Markets.

CATTLE-Supply light; market steady; choice. SS96; prime. S.7og6.S; veal calves $7G1.2
 HoGs-Receipts light: market active; prime heavies, s6.e0: mediums. s6.75: heavy Workers. 8.15G6.7T1k; light Workers and pigs. s6&Q6.9O; roughs, S6G5n.
 market slow; prime wethers, $616G6.26; sulls and common, 3250Q4; lambs, $6lt7S5
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24
Police A..i..ed Ho,,ora Gou,d.

NEW YORK. May 24.-A full con fession late last night by Police Lieu tenant Frank Peabody disclosed i'm portant details of how he and ex-In- spector William Mclaughlin worked In the interest of Howard Gould to get evidence which Gould wished to use in divorce case against his wife. who was Katherine Clemmons, the actress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24
IxIemme Denied pixorce

NEW YORK, May 24.-A jury here has denied divorce to Frank H. Klemme and exoneratcd Constant A. Andrews, president of the United States Savings bank. who had been named as correspondent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24
Convention For roraker

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, May A. Speeches lauding President Roosevelt and Senator La Toilette and indorsing Senator Foraker as candidate for the presidency were features of the ma tional convention of tramps," held here. At the close of the convention the po- lice ordered the delegates" from the city
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24
Aged Man Burned In Bed.

MIDDLETOWN. N. Y., May 24.- William Boyd. aged sixty-nine years and member of an old Orange coun- ty family. was burned to death in his home at Montgomery, near here. A match ignited the clothes of his bed, and the old man was too feeble to es- cane