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Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-29
ADMITS GUILT OF
FORGING CHECKS
ATTORNEY PLEALS FOR LIGHT
SENTENCE
Declares Girl Who Used n. w. He'll
mans Name Is Not Bad at
Heart, but Drew Small
Salary

Miss Grace DeRivage, who was
arrested last week on the charge of
forging the name of H. w. Hellman to
three checks, on which she secured
sums aggregating 500, pleaded guilty
when arraigned before Judge Smith in
the Superior court yesterday morning.
Standing erect before the bar, she
listened for several minutes while
Deputy District Attorney North read
the information, and answered prompt
ly, in a voice that was perfectly audible
to all of the spectators, just one word,
Guilty"
Her admission of the charge was
evidently surprise to the court, who
quickly directed the clerk to record the
plea.
Her former employer, Capt. c. M.
Simpson, a Pasadena attorney, asked
permission to address the court on be-
half of the unfortunate girl, whom he
pictured as far from home and with
out money or friends.
"She was brought to my Office about
the first of the year, by another young
woman with whom 1 have been long
acquainted, and in whom L have the
greatest confidence" said Capt. Simp-
son.
"Grace told me that she had just
graduated from a business college here
in Los Angeles, and was without eX-
perience.
"She wanted a position in a lawyers
office, as she thought that kind of work
would pay better when she became pro-
ficient. I told her that because of her
lack of experience, 1 could pay her only
five dollars a week, but would pay
her more as soon as she could do the
work satisfactorily.
"She was very faithful in all of her
duties, punctual every morning, and
alwoys willing and courteous. 1 don't
believe the girl is bad at heart, but
was driven to desperation by the
numerous collectors who called almost
every day.
"They asked me if she was able to
buy the expensive things she had
ordered and l was forced to tell them
that her salary was only five dollars a
week, and that as far as l knew, she
had no other means of support. 1 don't
think this great state of California
wants this poor girl incarcerated in
felon's cell, and 1 beg the court to use
all the leniency in its power to give her
another chance, by putting her in pro-
bation.
Judge Smith continued the case until
this morning, to give the district
attorney an opportunity to inquire into |
the case and make a recommendation |
for a parole, if they so decide.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-29
MERCHANTS BOOST
FOR OWENS RIVER
ORIGINATE UNIQUE BRANCH OF
CAMPAIGN
Advise Customers to Buy Barqains
and Vote Water Bonds-set
New Record for Civic
Loyalty

Buy our bargains today, and don't
forget to vote for the Owens river
water bonds on June 12," wrote one
merchant in his daily newspaper ad-
vertisement on Saturday.
And now, all the prominent mer-
chants of the city have joined in the
most unique branch of the Owens
river campaign that has yet appeared.
From now until election day "re-
minders" of Owens river will be
coupled with talk of merchandising
in the advertisements of all newspa-
pers. The merchants will incorporate
aqueduct notices in their expensive
space, setting a new record for enter
prise and civic loyalty.
1t is doubtful whether any such
novel move has ever been made in a
municipal bond campaign, and it Is
striking veidence of the vital i'm
portance in which the big bond issue
is held.
Many merchants who believe the
voting of the bonds means the very
life of the community are posting
signs in their stores of their own ac-
cord. bearing legends like these:
Vote for Owens river and keep Los
Angeles growing"
Don't fail to get to the polls for
the water bonds on June IL and help
bring more water"
s"Owens river and Greater Los An
geles-vote yes June 12"
Secretary NJ. Lissner of the cam
paign committee at the chamber of
commerce, who first evolved the ad-
Vertising propaganda, now has secured
a stock of engravings suitable for use
of advertisers, which may be had up
on request.
The tide of visitors at the campaign
committee rooms in the chamber of
commerce is increasing each day, and
the roll of volunteer workers at the
polls is swelling proportionately.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-29
COURT DECLARES SMEE
WILL TO BE INVALID

On the testimony of L. l.. Ratkin,
who swore that the document exhib-
tied in court was not the same as he
had seen it drawn up the will of George
3. Since was yesterday declared in
valid in the probate court.
Since died April % and by the will
offered for probate yesterday his es-
tate, valued at $2500, was divided
among his widow and daughters and
Miss Mamie Hahn of this city, who got
$1,000.
Mrs. Since, the widow, will apply for
letters of administration and the es-
tate will. be proportionate1y divided
between herself and daughters, while
Miss HAHN will lose the $1,000 be-
queathed to her in the rejected will.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-29
CREDITORS COMMITTEE
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

At meeting of the creditors com
mittee of the Hotel wentworth yes
terday Shannon Crandall was appoint
ed chairman of a\new committee of
seven to decide upon means of pro-
tecting the unsecured creditors.
Mr.. Crandall is president of the Cali
fornia Hardware company and was the
chairman of = the former committee
which disbanded recently.
Although NJ further action was taken
at the meeting yesterday it is said thar
the affairs of the hotel will be salts
factorily settled in the near future.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-29
BILLIARD HALL OWNER
GETS LICENSE RESTORED

Proprietor A. L. Feldschau of the bill
lard hall at 80 East Seventh street
yesterday secured revocation of the
order of the police board made last week
taking his license away from him.
He was sick in bed, he stated, and his
manager had neglected to pay same.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-29
DECLARES HIS BRIDE
DESERTED IN NINE DAYS

In suit to quiet title to a Sawtelle
lot Alonzo P. Stewart is trying to re-
cover from his wife, Ida, deed of the
property that he gave her when they
were married.
Stewart claims that he executed the
deed before the wedding on condition
that his prospective bride would take
care of him in his old age.
The couple were married July 20, 1905,
and Stewart alleges that his wife lived
with him only nine days, when she de-
serted his home and has since refused
to return
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-29
DIRECTORS SECURE
RESTRAINT ORDER
BRICK CONCERN CANNOT SELL
SECURITIES
Bitter Legal Battle May Be Waged
Before Affairs Are Permanently
SettIed-Stockholde to
Hold Meeting

The deposed directors of the United
States Granite Pressed Brick company
scored the first victory in what prom
ises to be a very bitter legal fight,
when they secured a temporary re-
straining order from Judge Monroe of
the superior court yesterday enJoin-
ing the newly elected board of di-
rectors from consummating the pro-
posed sale of the securities, machinery
and quarries of the company until
June 5, when the case will be tried on
its merits.
The company was organized in Sep
tember by j. N. Fisher, j. Bliss Dud-
ley and Martin o. Whalen to manu-
facture pressed brick by a secret
process of Whalen's.
Fifty per cent of the capital stock
was put in escrow for Whalen, and it
is the sale of one thousand shares of
this stock that brought the affairs of
the company into court.
The sale of the stock was negotiated
by Messrs. Fisher and Dudley, Tho
claim that they devoted the proceeds
to paying off the current expenses of
the concern, but this statement is de-
MED as absolutely false by the rival
faction, headed by F. e. Davis, at
torney for the company, and also one
of the directors.
Transfers Stock
Davis, together with Whalen and
Charles A. King, who was elected to
the directorate on condition that he
would raise $4,000 to purchase new
machinery for the plant, and who
signed resignation to be accepted in
case he was unable to secure the
money, recently sought to get control
of the company by transferring ma
jority OF the stock, which they could
control, to a new company formed for
the purpose.
1t was to prevent this transfer that
Attorney Danford asked for the in
junction, and after a bitter argument
by the attorneys for both sides Judge
Monroe granted it, with the consent
of both attorneys.
Attorney Davis was given until Sat-
urday morning at 10 o'clock to show
cause why the injunction should not
be made permanent, and in the in
terim a meeting of the stockholders
will be held. and the matter may be
settled out of court.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-29
CITY CLERK MAILS
$4,000 SAMPLE BALLOTS

Yesterday morning clerks in City
Clerk Harry Lelande's office began
mailing sample ballots for the Owens
river special bond election.
Fourteen women are engaged assist
ing on the task.
There are $4,000 of them to be sent
by mail, all going to registered voters.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-29
EMPLOYEES VOTE FOR
OWENS WATER BONDS

A straw vote indicating the feeling to-
ward the Owens river bonds among the
salaried men who are owners of small
properties was taken at the California
Furniture company's store yesterday.
There are fifty-five voters employed
by the California Furniture company,
and the ballot stood 54 for the bonds
and only 1 against
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-29
rowns in China Attacked

By Associated Press
SWATOW, China, May 2S.-4The rev.
olutionists are now attacking Chung
Lang and Tung Chang. wealthy towns
in Ching Hal district. Many of the
Inhabitants have fled to this city.
The uprising is attributed to exces-
sive taxation.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-29
no MAKE You FeeI Cood

perienced by all who use Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets, and the
healthy condition of the body and mind
which they create make one feel joy
full. Price 25 cents
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-29
BUILDING PERMITS GRANTED

Following are the permits issued from
the office of the chief inspector of
buildings Tuesday and classified ac-
cording to wards:
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-29
WILL REMEMBER
BENNINGTON BOYS
SAILORS KILLED IN EXPLOSION
TO BE HONORED
Sixth Division of Naval Reserves
Plans Big Celebration for Memo-
rial Day at Balboa
Beach

| Beautifully commemorative of the
Bennington disaster, the memorial SER
vices of the Sixth division of naval re-
serves is expected to attract large
crowd of patriotic Americans to Balboa
Beach Memorial day. The reserves, $50
strong, will go to the beach town Thurs
day. taking with them cannon and guns
and flowers to pay tribute to the dead
sailor boys who lost their lives when
the gunboat exploded almost two years
ago.
Everything has been done to make the
day big success and to insure large
crowds. The regular fare of $1.25 has
been cut to 65 cents and special Hunt
ington Beach cars will be run every
half hour to accommodate the crowds.
In addition to the naval reserves, the
governors staff, consisting of Lieut..
Col C. L. Hartwell, Lieut.. Col. Z. J.
Louis, Col. George D. Black and Col.
Sherman Pease, will attend.
In the big Balboa auditorium, seating
1000, an elaborate memorial program of
music and oratory will be presented.
Hon. Lee c. Gates will deliver the prin-
cipal memorial address and Assembly
man Clyde Bishop of Santa Ana will
also speak. The Whittier Cadet band
of twenty-five pieces will play several
selections, and the Santa Ana quartet
will sing.
Scatter Flowers on Water
At the waters side the service will De
particularly impressive. The bugle
corps from the naval reserves will be IN
attendance, and great masses of flowers
will be scattered on the waves from the
pier. A Hotchkiss gun will be taken
down to the beach on the trolley and
volleys will be fired across the waters.
This gun is one which saw service in
Cuba during the Spanish war.
Beach attractions of varied kinds will
serve to entertain the visitors the rest
of the day. Free boating and launch
ing can be indulged in by all. Bathing,
skating, ETC., will also add to the enter
tainment of the crowds. The DeLano
Mandolin club will furnish dance music
at the auditorium.
The exercises and entertainmenH are
under the auspices of the Newport
chamber of commerce. w. W. Wilson,
the president, is also chairman of a
special committee in making arrange
ments. The other members are Albert
Hermes, l.. H. Wallace, John King and
A. A. Lester.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-29

II you want to go east. C. Haydock.
Agent Illinois Central r. r.. lis W. sixth.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-29

Buy carpets or rugs this week. You cannot make
money easier. Our guarantee is back of this sale.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-29

summer finds our carpet department overstocked
We have decided to reduce it at once. This is
our chance
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-29

Sample Carpet Prices
$2.25 Administer carpets only. ..........$ $1.75
S1.50 Velvet carpets only. ..'......... $1.25
$1.25 Brussels carpets go for. .......... csc
$1.50 Administer carpets only. ........ $1.35
S1.10 Brussels carpets only. .85c
$1.95 Wilton carpets now. ............S1 S1.65
$1.75 Administer carpets only. ........ $1.40 |
90c Brussels carpets now. w................6 csc |
$1.45 Administer carpets only. ........ .$1.15
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-29

Terms cash. Prices in
clude sewing, lining
and laying.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-11
Poultry in Germany.

During the last eight years the in- terest in raising pure breeds of poul- try in Germany has increased and poultry shows are frequent. At an exhibit in Achen during February all kinds of poultry and game birds were shown, but not an incubator brooder, and even catalogues were absent. If American agents with exhibits of in- cubators, breeders, etc., were to visit these poultry shows they should be able to make many foreign sales. An international poultry show will be held the third week in April in Loerrach Baden; in May there will be an exhib- it in Baden-Baden and plans are be- ing made for large exhibit in Karls- ruhe, Baden, next September.
 German statistics issued few months ago show that in 1902 the to- tai value of fowl and egg imports into Germany was S98,556, ,000. There is a great field here for the introduction of American poultry breeding supplies.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-11
Russian Niuht Train.

A third-class carriage in Russia is not at all uncomfortable, if you have a thick blanket, because every pas senger has right to the whole length of a seat.
 Three people can sit on the seat, but only one can lie on it. The oth- CT two lie in berths above you or be- low you, as the case may be. The seats are made of wood and If you have a thick blanket and pillow they are quite as comfortable as any other bed
 When you first step into the car riage 1t is like entering pandemonium. 1t is almost dark, save for a feeble candle that sputters peevishly over the door and all the inmates are yelling and throwing their boxes and bas' kets and bundles about This is only the process of installation; it all quiets down presently, and everybody is seated with his bed unfolded, if he has one, his baggage slowed away his provisions spread out, as if he had been living there for years and meant to remain there for many years to come.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-11
HIS ACTION WAS oPPoRTUNE.
Brutal Husband Starts in the Millin cry Business With Great Success.

What are you doing?" harshly de manded the brutal husband, abruptly entering the room.
 I'm just going to trim this 49-cent hat I bought yesterday" replied the trembling wife.
 "Extravagant woman, you will ruin me with your everlasting bargain hunt ing!" he exclaimed, enraged, and, seiz- ing the hat, he crumpled it in his hands, trampled 1t under foot, and, finally flinging it into the corner of the room, strode away.
 Weeping, the wife stopped to pick up her insulted property, but her tear stained face was irradiated by an ec. static rapture as her eyes fell upon it.
 "O!" she exclaimed in delight, now it Is the exact shape of that $40 French hat I saw yesterday, and never could have gotten it that way myself. All it needs is couple of blue roses and bunch of lavender buttercups." s."-Lippincott's Magazine.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-11
THE DANGER OF INcoeNITo.
One May Hear Opinions the Reverse
 of Flattering.


 Ever since the "30s" the pretty little Orleanaises have danced into the small hours of the morning without clue to their partners identity, for with wig and mask completely cover ing the head, the masker's incogntto may we'll defy detection. Indeed, even if the lady were able to recognize masker through some peculiarity Of his speech, she would be careful to keep her discovery to herself. Ere quently, I am told, extremely droll in- cidents have resulted from crafty ex- pedient resorted to by married men to keep their wives in doubt regard ing their whereabouts on the night or the ball. This usually consists of an agreement between two maskers to call out their respective wives.
 Not long ago two gentlemen who had formed similar pact danced through the night without either of the ladies suspecting their identity, when one masker-a doctor-pleased with the way the scheme was prog ressing, and seeing his wife glide past on the arm of his partners husband, chose to add an additional convincing note to the deception by exclaiming, Why, there goes the doctors wife!'
 Yes" replied his pretty partner, ex- amining his wife with hypercritical eye, isn't she an awful mess ?-Har- per's Magazine.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-11
Electrical Divininu Rod.

An electrical divining rod, claimed to operate more certainly and scien- tifically than the ancient and dishon- ored twig, has been devised by Adolph Schmid, a Swiss engineer. It seems to consist essentially of a glass GOV cred box inclosing coil of insulated wire, in which slightly magnetized needle is free to rotate over gradu- ated dial. When the apparatus is placed over subterranean water, with the axis of the coil in the magnetized meridian, the needle, it is asserted, oscillates more or less rapidly from two to ten, and even up to 50 de- greeS. 4ra
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-11
Successful Grange Interchange.

Members of Denmark grange or Lewis county, N. r., are working out a plan which is succeeding and which gives variety to their literary pro- grammes. This grange is made up of members from three villages, Caster land, Deer River and Denmark. Oc- casionally these places take turns in furnishing the grange programmes, and this Is found to create enthusiasm among the members and Just enough strife to make it interesting. At re- cent meeting of Denmark grange the members of Copenhagen grange fur nisned the literary programme. and Denmark will return the compliment for their next banquet. County Deputy White believes that much good results from this interchange of labor among nearby granges and it has tendency to keep up more lively interest and that members become better acquaint- ed with each other. He also favors the use of printed programmes.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-11

a semiannual dividend of 5 per cent ever since it was organized, and on the 1st of January of this year 1t declared a dividend of 10 per cent. 1t has been pronounced by bank inspectors to be the safest and best bank in the state. The Cooperative association was or ganized In 1876 with a capital of $500 and with sixty members. Now 1t has a capital of S100000 and a surplus of $25,OOO, with 1000 stockholders. It also controls four branch stores in that county, each of which carries about $1O,OOO worth of stock. The total sales since organization have been about $6,6OO,0OO, with gross profits of $907,- GOO, and $535, ,OOO has been paid in divi- dends to the stockholders. The Pa irons have a fire and tornado insur- ance, which carries total risks of nearly S5,0OOOO0. They have several i cooperative stores In that vicinity. one at Spring Hill which has been running twenty-five years. another at New Lancaster which is not so old and one at Cadmus which has been run
 ming for nearly quarter of century.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-11
Az Old Granue Lady.

One of New Hampshire's oldest members of the Order is Sarah J. Ames, born 1877 at North Chatham. N. H. At eighteen she married Bliss Charles. To them were born ten chill dren in a house on the site of the pres ent Eagle Grange hall She became q member of the Order at eighty-seven years of age and Is one of the most en- thusiastic members, regular in attend ance and often assists with the liter ary programme. At recent meeting of the Pomona her family was represent ed by four generations in direct line.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-11
THE GRANGE
 Condvcted by ]. W. DARROW. Chatham. N. F.. Press Correspondent Ncso York State
 Grange
KANSAS NEW STATE MASTER.

George D. Black Will Represent That
 State at the National Grange.
 One of the new men who will make their first appearance at the Hartford sessions of the national grange Is George D. Black of Olathe. Kan. He is a member of Lone Elm grange. No. 152. He was elected secretary of the Kansas state grange in 1880 and served in that capacity until 1906, when he was elected master to succeed E. W. Westgate. MT. Black has been secre-
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-11
Bonds

The Canaan Fire District offers for sale twelve of its Sewer Bonds. Denomination $1 ,00o each Issued in pursuance of an Act of the Legislature. Total issue cannot ex- ceed twenty. Payable July 1st, la27. In terest 5a payable semi-annually. Option of refunding after July 1st, 1910, at par. Sealed bids for all or any part of these Bonds will be received up to and including July 26th, fe07
 Address, Executive Committe,
 Canaan Fire District.
 Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-11
All Hers

q certainly was shocked" said the stern visaged woman, ito hear that you were married I wouldn't marry the best man on earth"
 He never gave you chance!" re- torted Mrs Bridey, because he as- sures me I was the only girl he ever proposed to."-Catholic Standard and Times.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-11
LEGAL NOTICES
DIsrRIoT OF CANAAN ss. probat

DISTRICT OF CANAAN ss. Probate D Court, June 25, 1907.
 Estate of Alonzo B. Garfield late of North Canaan in said District deceased
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from tho date hereof, for the cred itors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to pre- sent their accounts, properly attested within said time, will be dcbarrcd n rccoy. cry. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 WALLACE CANFIELD, IT Exao,tors
 ELLA |. GARFIELD, ! East Canaan. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-11
Successive Programme For Ceres Da,

 Song, "Aiarrica."
 Devotional exercises.
 Song. No Golden Harvest" Grange Melodies.)
 Address by Ceres. explaining the signifi- cameo and purpose of the day.
 Reading or recitation.
 Song. ."Trusting." Grange Melodies.) Recitation. "The Corn Song" Whittier. Essay on grains and cereals.
 Song Hall to the Harvest" Grange Nelodies.) z.--. Discussion of questions chosen by grange.
 Recitation. 1.-The Huskers." Whittier. Music. Recitation. Song, wen Rest In Thy Love-" Grange Melodies)
 Some subjects from which selections might be made:
 Give the history of wheat.
 Give the history of corn.
 Give the history of oats.
 What was tho largest yield of wheat of which you have heard recently and how does 1t compare with that of twenty years ago? How was the crop cultivated? (Corn or oats substituted. if desired)
 Who was the goddess Ceres and how has the myth been enno5led by the grange and applied to womankind? cThis may be included in Ceres adGress.)
 Why are cereals the most important part of our diet? The process of manu- facture.
 Describe the simplest methods of mak- ing good bread of fine flour, of whcle wheat, of cornmeal.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-11

tary of the John son Compan ny Cooperative as- sociation of Ola the and Is one of the directors. He is the secretary
 of the Patrons
 0 o-o p r tiv Q bank, organized under the bank ing laws of Kan sas 1n 1883. It has a capital of .$50,000 and a surAlus of $50,-