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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-24
PROHIBITION IN
SCHOOL FOUGHT
GERMAN-AMERIcANS DRAW UP
PETITION
ANTI.LIoUoR HoMlLIEs NOT A
PART OF CURRICULUM
Members Of Alliance Think Temper
anoe SHOULD Not Be Taught and
Declare Such instruction
Against the Law

| A petition objecting to the instruction
of pupils In the public schools of Los
Angeles In prohibition was presented
/ to the board of education yesterday by
! the German-American alliance of Los
4 Angeles and the Liberal Alliance OF
| Southern California.
The petition read in part:
| Whereas, 1t is reported that rep
| resentative of the Prohibition league OF
| this city disturbs the pupils in their
studies by advocating prohibition as a
political measure, and declares the use
OF tobacco and of yinous and malt bev-
erages to be sin and a crime;
Resolved. That such proceedings are
against the law; that our schools are
for the instruction of the youth in the
usual branches of education and that
the discussion OF political subjects or
any character Is foreign to the COM
mon school system and Injurious to the
well-being of the child"
Chairman Joseph Scott, In his usual
brisk way, was for referring the petit
ton to the superintendent of schools
II do not want to see this buried"
said II. w. Frank.
ut won't be buried" replied the
chairman. I'VE can discuss it after
ward"
Lets discuss It now. I am smoker
and SO is Joe Cannon, and he is ~
-
of the lecturers in our schools teach
the children that cigarettes are made
out of cigar butts picked UP by Chi
nese on the streets"
No Longer Judge
II have reached the point where !
an no longer judge of the i'll effects
of tobacco" said Mr.. Scott.
The resolution was referred to the
superintendent of schools and the
health committee.
The board authorized the continual
ton OF school during the summer at
the Vernon avenue and Solano avenue
special schools and at the detention
home.
w. H. Housh was authorized to rep
resent the Los Angeles city school de-
partrnent In the Mosely party to inspect
the schools of England and the conti-
nent and was given two months leave
Of absence with pay; At the request
of the city playground commission they
will be allowed the use of the school
Fairgrounds at CASTELAR,, Utah and
Fourteenth streets.
On the recommendation of the teach
ers' committee, Adah Richmond was
elected to the regular list of teachers
and Isabella T. Kingston was put on
of Bertha Brooks. Hattie F. Cover,
Helen L. Hoose. Estelle M. Rolph, Anna
r. Calder. Sara Feilchenfeld, Bessie
Turner and Marion s. Van Dusen were
accepted. Leaves of absence were
granted as follows: Bertha R. Hum
bert, F'oneta Chase and Olivia e. New
man to the end of the first term, 1s0S-s,
AS the capacity of the Los Angeles
high school is 1000 students and of the
Polytechnic 210O, after the opening of
the school term qualified students will
be admitted in the order of their COM
ing until these numbers have been
reached The names of others will be
registered In the order of their appli-
cations and they will be admitted when
vacancies occur.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-24
Y. W. c. A. PROUD OF
ITS NEW BUILDING
MANY VISITORS INSPECT FINE
QUARTERS
Entertainment of Public IL Made De-
cIded Social Event-Fifty
Young Women Act
40 Guides

A general reception by the board o,
| managers of the Young Women's Chris
| tian association was given yesterday
| afternoon and evening In the rooms Of
their new building on Hill street, neal
Third, Fifty. young women selected
| from the clubs and classes showed
visitors about the building.
Those who received In the lobby were
Mrs. 2. d. Mathus. Mrs. Frank A.
Dewey, Miss Cora i. latham, Mrs, Gal
B. johnson and Mrs. w. c. Patterson.
In the library II. G. Otis, Mrs. Jeffer-
son d. Gibbs, Mrs. j. M. MoPherron
and the library committee received.
In the auditorium Mrs Leonard Mer-
fill, Mrs, Giles Katlogg, Mrs. A. S.
Averill, Mrs. H. g. Barnard Mrs. s. ID,
Burks and members of the religious
work committee.
In the gymnasium were Dr. Rose It.
Billiard, DR.. Eleanor G. Seymour, DIR,
Mamie c.. Dunsmaore, Mrs. Homer
Laughlin. jr., and officers of the Indoor
Outdoor club.
In the senior room were Mrs. Il. r.
Smith, Mrs. Lee Phillips, Mrs. III. w.
Rrodbeek and presidents of the Adel-
phian. Ayuda and Hermosa clubs.
On the educational floor Mrs. John HI.
Jones, Mrs, ID. J. Marshall, Mrs. r. M.
Widney, Mrs. Kate s. Vosburg, Mrs. q.
III, Wadleigh, Mrs. ID. M. Welch and
4
and faculty received the visitors.
The secretaries and members of the
employment committee were to be
found on the mezzanine floor. They
were Miss Elsie M. Whiting. Miss Grace
Maxwell, Mrs. T. G. King, Miss Julia
L. Austin. Miss Edith Condo. Miss
Lydia M, Stone, Miss Stella M. Brown,
Miss Margaret w. Henderson and Miss
Neva A. Chapelle.
Mrs. L. A, Ross and members OF the
travellers aid committee, with the dea-
coness, received in the committee room,
Mrs. Milbank Johnson had charge OF
the tea room. She was assisted by
Mrs. A. T. Stewart. Miss Helen Salisv
bury, Mrs j. NJ. Clute, Mrs. III. II. Cal
lender, Mrs. Florence r. Stowell, Mrs,
S. w. Mudd, Mrs. ]. r. Pinkham. Miss
Mary Grove, Miss Frances Clark. Mrs.
A. s. Robbins, Mrs. Fred johnson and
Miss Mira Hirshey
In the board room were Mrs. w. j.
Hole, Mrs. w, r. Callander and Mrs.
room Mrs. d. X. Edwards, DIR. Lulu
Z. Ellis, the chairman of the denomin-
ational committees; Miss Emma T..
Rosa, Miss Gladys Dewitt and MEM
beers Of the entertainment committee
In the board dining room and domes-
tic science room were Mrs. T. +. Miller,
Mrs. G. J. Dalton and Mrs. 8. p, Null
ford,
Miss Rose Smith had charge of the
fruitade in the lobby. assisted by a
nun'er of young women
In the junior room were Mrs. F.. @.
Hubert. Mrs. John III. Norton, Mrs. J..
o. Churchill and the presidents Of the
junior clubs.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-24

until Thursday morning. A large num-
Der of men examined said they We're
prejudiced against bucket shops. They
were excused.
Canadians to Organize
More than 200 Canadians gathered al
542 South Main street last night and
discussed the FORMATION of Canadian
club. The project was received opti-
mistically and committee was APP
pointed TO present names OF some local
Canadians to hold various official posi-
tons. The committee also was author
lied to select larger hail. Eventually
the club will erect a club house.
Boys Are Arrested
Cerbett Watson and Ernest Mcvey
boys, were arrested In Chinatown last
night by Patrolman Mellon ON this
from the pawn shop Of NJ, Harris at Ill,
Commercial street. 1t is alleged thai
while Watson called Mrs. Harris, who
was In charge OF the store. to the real
Of the place to inspect set of harness
McVey broke open a showcase and tool
out the timepieces,
Kentucky Society RepraanIxes
A reorganization meeting of the Ken.
ss7h South Hill street. Prof. Muller
was elected president, Judge Lueiaf
Earle treasurer, r.. G.. Doyle secretary
and H. G. Krutz assistant secretary. A
general resolution was passed by the
members which will cause the society
to be conducted on a businesslike basis
henceforth, Regular meetings viii be
held in the hall on the fourth Tuesday
of each month.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-24
CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY
OF ANTl-SAL00N HEAD
Friends of Or. {. 8. Chapman Hold
Reception In His Honor at
Emmanuel Presbyterian
Church

To celebrate the SEVENTEEN birthday
Of DIR. Erwin s. Chapman, superin-
tendent of the Anti-Saloon league for
the states of California and Oregon, a
public reception was rendered him In
Emmanuel Presbyterian church last
night.
Among those who offered congratula-
tions TO DIR. Chapman by wire We're the
governors of Ohio and Indiana. The
speakers of the evening were Rev.
church; Rev. j @. A. Henry of the
First Baptist church and Councilman
A. ]. Wallace. DIR. Chapman then re-
sponded to these addresses of greet
ing and congratuiation. He gave a
brief outline of the work which has
been accomplished,
After the formal program DR.. Chap
man held reception and greeted per-
sonaliy his friends and the friends of
the Anti Saloon league.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-24
The T'heaters

One hundred members of the Gamut
club will present minstrel. vaudeville
and concert program at the Auditor
ium tonight which is promised to be
one of the best entertainments of the
sort seen in Los Angeles in many a
day. The club enrolls many of the best
known male singers in the city and
the chorus has been rehearsing the lat
est popular coon and sentimental hits
for weeks in preparation for this event.
The interlocutor Is Capt. M. p. Frazier
and the end men are Messrs. Salyer,
Wing, Selby, Rush, Ostrom and Hunt,
all experienced burnt cork artists.
Besides the fun there is an olio of
specialties and music. There has been
large sale of tickets, as society people
are much interested in the stunts of
their friends on the vaudeville stage,
A handsome illustrated souvenir pro-
grain has been prepared
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-24
JAILED FOR SPEAKING
WITHOUT A LICENSE
SOCIALISTS WILL MAKE TEST
CASE IN COURTS
Martin r. Witt Arrested on Charge OF
Talking Without Securing Privi-
Iege from Police Conn
mission

| Martin T. Witt was arrested by Ser
geant Lee Heath and Patrolman Weise
at Fifth and Los Angeles streets last
| night on charge of speaking on the
street without permit from the police
commissioners.
He was taken to the central police
| station, where his bonds were fixed at
| $500. This he refused to deposit and
he was placed in the tanks of the city
Jail.
Witt Is the third Socialist arrested In
two days. Monday night George Van
Ness and w. @. Henry were arrested
| on similar charges and We're hello under
5000 bonds each.
| Witt last night attempted to address
| a gathering on Los Angeles street near
Fifth and across the street from the
vacant lot where meetings are held
nightly.
He had uttered but a few words when
the police approached and told him to
cease talking. This he refused to do
and immediately was arrested.
Witt Is one of the twenty-five men
who have signed an agreement to I'M
dergo arrest and Imprisonment to force
recognition of what they claim is their
constitutional right of free speech.
Charged with speaking on the streets
without securing permit from the
police commissioners George Van Ness
and w. G. Henry, Socialists, We're ar
raigned before Police Justice Rose. yes
terday and pleaded not guilty.
The men demanded jury trial and
their cases were set for July 7 and 9
respectively. Ball was fixed at 5000
each. which the men refused to de-
post.
Van Ness and Henry were arrested
at Fifth and Los Angeles streets Mon
day night by Patrolmen Gregory and
Mitchell. They claim they have a con-
stitutional right to voice their opinions
without obtaining a permit from any
officials. A large fund has been COL
lected to carry on what the Socialists
call free speech campaign"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-24
BISHOP PRESIDES AT
TWO COMMENC EMENTS
RT. REV. THOMAS ]. C0NATY
ADDRESSES PUPILS
Large Glasses Graduate from St. 10.
seph's ParochIaI School and PIco
Heights Academy - Fine
Programs Rendered

Bishop Conaty presided at two inter-
terday. In the morning st. Joseph's
parochial school presented an inter-
esting program and certificates were
given TO twenty-five pupils. Following
were those who received certificates:
Harry Brady, Reid Dunlap. Earl Ho-
gan, Vincent Stores, Joseph Fangmann,
Henry Reisse, Paul Kuhn, Joseph
Flanney, Thomas Brockmieller, Walter
Wollenshlager, May Grossman, Anna
Knauss. Clara Trabert, Edith Cox,
Margaret Trslninser, Rosa zoe oeser; Cath attn
Lucy sadlier, Susanna Healy. I.
Adams. Wanda Griffin and Anna Net
tel.
In addition to these certificates the
following received certificates in busi-
ness methods: Harry Brady. May
Grossman, Margaret Treininger. Rosa
Oeser and Edith Cox.
able exhibition Of drawings and needle
work was shown.
Yesterday afternoon Bishop Conaty
presided at the commencement exer-
ctses of the Pico Heights academy,
when seven pupils received high school
diplomas.
An interesting cantata, 1.-THE Land of
Nod" was given by the younger MEM
bers of the school, creating much
amusement. Bishop Conaty made an
address complimenting the students on
the work achieved and saying that he
hoped the dreams in 1.-THE Land of
Nod would come true to them.
This morning Bishop Conaty will pre-
side at the jubilee mass in honor of
Father Farrelly's silver jubilee. Father
Farrelly is the well known pastor of
the Pasadena church.
At 2:30 o'clock Bishop Conaty will be
present at the commencement exercises
of the Ramona convent. which will be
Boyle Heights. This evening the Col
lege of the Immaculate Conception at
Hollywood will hold its exercises.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-24

WILL HOLD INQUEST OVER
CHILD SHOT BY PLAYMATE

Coroner Hartwell today will hold an
inquest over the body of Willie Hutch
inson, the 7-year-old boy who was
shot and killed by Burnell Popency
Monday night. The inquest will be held
at Pierce Brothers undertaking es-
tablishment at 10 o'clock this morning.
The boy who did the shooting is still
at the detention home. but 1t Is prob
able he will be released after the in
quest. The parents of the slain boy
do not believe young Popency shot
purposely, and 1t Is not their wish to
prosecute They place faith in the
story told by Burnell that he did not
know the revolver was loaded, and
to a complaint.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-24
To Give DProsperity Luncheon"

The regular weekly luncheon at the
Federation club rooms today at l2:16
D. m. will be a prosperity luncheon, "
and all are requested to be "boosters.'
Fifty guests have been invited.
Fire in Cottage
A one-story frame cottage at 125 Will
hardt street was damaged by fire last
night to the extent of $500. The loss
ON the contents is estimated at $500.
The cottage is owned by H. Ratheal
and was occupied by H. Estineza.
Child Study Circle
The Loretto Parent-Teacher associa-
ton held the final meeting for this year
June 10. The newly elected officers are
Mrs. s. A. w, Carver, president; Mrs.
=. Widney. first vice president; Mrs,
Meador, second vice president; Mrs. III.
Stroud, secretary, and Mrs. s. Kelsey,
treasurer.
Bucket Shop Case Postponed
Late yesterday afternoon the attor-
neys in the case against III. II. RUM
nell and II. b. Morris, charged with
conducting bucket shop" decided
on jury, The case was then set over
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-24

| dainty pleats following the shoulder
line, extending down toward the bust.
where they terminate in q slight full
ness. Altogether there are 200 roses
of various sizes, each painted by hand,
necessitating some two months solid
work.
The fan is a dainty affair of white
satin studded with spangles and
trimmed with pink roses to match the
gown.
Miss Gilbert received the material
from New York city from the Shonts
dressmaker and had the goods made
up by her own modiste.
While Los Angeles possesses num-
Der of splendid hand painted gowns.
several of which were exhibited at the
Shriners' ball and at the recent He'll
man wedding. 1t is doubtful If there
is a more deliberately decorated dress
of this character in the city than that
worn by the charming Miss Gilbert at
the Burbank the current week
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-24

MAUDE GILBERT of the Burbank
ig theater company boasts OF pos
49, sessing the only duplicate of the
famous "Shonts" wedding gown. per-
haps the most talked of modiste's cre-
alton in existence today and is wearing
it the current week in "A Society
Pilot" thereby greatly pleasing the
feminine portion OF the regular Bur-
bank clientele.
The material is the very choicest
crepe de chine made empire with a
flowing train cut full and edged with
white satin some two inches wide at
the bottom. The only ornamentation
consists of hand painted American
Beauty roses on a background of pale
green leaves, the effect being delight
fully "Frenchy" The pink roses are
distributed throughout the lower por-
ton of the skirt, rising slightly above
the knee line in the front and tapering
off at the back. The waist comes to
a point In the shape of V, with f1ve
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-24
THE CITY

strangers are invited TO visit the exhibits
of California products at the Chamber OF
Com ueroe building on Broadway, between
First and Second streets. where free inlor-
nation will be given on all subjects pertain
ing to mis- section.
The Herald will pay $40 IN cash to any
one 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. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-24
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Save sickness and stomach trouble by
drinking the best spring water. The
Glen Rock Water company will supply
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-09-08
letter CARRIERS
ENJOY BANQUET

The members Of Honolulu Branch
No. $50 of the National Association of
Letter Carriers, celebrated the second
anniversary of the organization, with
u dinner at the Union Grill last even
Ing. Covers We're laid for ten. Steph.
en- Lukua, an cx.carrier, now in the
immigration Department. was the
guest of honor, and Secretary j. X.
Kaulia acted as toastmaster. He
toasted the n. A. l.. G. and his re.
marks were quite fitting to the occa
sion. President Jones responded to
the toast, THE President" and Broth,
er Kaiama to the Postmaster" Broth.
er Addison, the local collector of the
Mutual Benefit Association of Letter
Carriers, responded to the toast, THE
NJ. b. A." A grand evening was spent
though everyone regretted that Mr.
Maxim, an eX-carrier with fifteen years
service to his credit and who Is now
with the Fitzpatrick Bros. Cigar Co
Of this city, could not be with them
on account of business. Also Henry
Lott, an eX.carrler now on the U. 5
s. Tennessee, of the Pacific Fleet
could not respond to the invitation
rendered him, an account of injuries
sustained while out riding on Friday
last, though the local brothers wisl
Broth Lott Il speedy recovery. The
menu was as follows:
Branch No. $50, N. A. l.. c.
Fruit Cocktail
unknown to Carrier No. ~
I,lt
(Outside. Carrier No. g.
Cold Tongue
(3rd Notice.
Cold Roast Beef
(Not by Carrier No 81
Queen Olives
Opened by Mistake, Carrier No. II
Radishes
Cry Carrier p
Loganberry Jelly
Vicious Dog, Carrier No. 50
Honolulu Salad
(The raises that didn't Gomez
Cream Potatoes
due OF cents)
French Peas
Creed. In Bal Condition, Carrier i
Brown Bread Sandwiches
unknown to Clerks
Queen Rolls
(Not Located, l2)
Green Apple Pie with Cheese
Recommended for raises, Carriers
No. 10 and No l3)
Strawberry Sherbet
1888 l-3)
Assorted Fruits
(Quarter Ending Sept. 80, 'OS,)
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-09-08
PETTY Officers BALL
GLORIOUS SUCCESS

The second annual ball given by
the petty officers of the Pacific Fleet
was made an occasion at once men,
orable and exceedingly enjoyable;
one of the most delightful of a num-
Der of delightful affairs which have
been held on the roof garden of the
Young Hotel lately. Attended by
Rear Admiral Sebree, U. $. n, by
captains of cruisers. and a host OF
younger officers, and by society maids
and matrons daintily gowned, en-
livened by enrapturing Hawaiian mu-
sic by the quintet, gay with the gilt
tering lights and the bright gowns
and natty uniforms,-truly 1t was
magnificent.
Dancing went on in both pavilions.
The petty officers showed themselves
unrivaled hosts. The mirth was new
er allowed to slack. Everyone dane
ed. The punch tables, at either end
of the promenade, were not sighted.
Everyone had u most glorious time
of 1t.
The music was furnished by two
quintets, alternating in the pavilions,
and by the band.
Those in charge of this most en-
ioyable affair were:
President, S. G. Chapman, Mary
land; Secretary, ]. w. Davidson,
Hopkins; Treasurer. w. II. Bush,
West Virginia.
Floor Directors, F. J. Shea, Mary
land; II. II. Bush, TruXtun; c. IL.
Murphy, Preble.
Reception Committee, Il. V. AM
matoyn, Pennsylvania; A. Wachlin,
South Dakota; j. Acuff, Tennessee I;
]. Treinor, Washington; w. A. Eel
lar, Whipple.
Invitation Committee, S. G. Chap
man, Maryland; w. Seyford, Stew
art; +. Kalde, California: G.. Howard,
Solace; +. +. Carter, Hull.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-09-08
COGS OF THE Law
AGAIN IN MOTION
Circuit Courts Are Busy
After Summer
Vacation

The old hurry, furry, and scurry
that characterizes the Railways of the
Circuit Courts during the busy sea-
son was once more In evidence this
morning, after the long summer pc
riod of vacation sleepincss. There
was the usual thrOng of witnesses,
alleged criminals, interested idle
spectators, and busting, self-impor-
tant attorneys and their clerks, to
say nothing of the cmpaneled jury
men, each coming to be told wheth-
er or not he was to be one of the
twelve men. tried and true" who
would sit in judgment upon their
erring brothers.
Judge Robinson's time was mostly
taken up by County Attorney Cath
cart, who was on hand to set the
cases on his calendar for trial. In
the. matter of the Territory of Hawaii
versus Brilliante, action was deferred
until tomorrow morning at 10
O'Clock. Cathcart stated that the
principal witness for the prosecution
was very i'll.
David Reyes, he who caused the
disappearance of Father valentin's
moving-picture machine, told the
Court that Eddie DOuthitt would rep
resent him In the matter before the
court. Mr.. Douthitt was telephoned
for thereupon.
Judge Lindsay took up number
of minor matters this morning,
grinding out divorce from the mill.
as usual. Laura NJ. Schauer had the
bonds Of holy matrimony between
herself and Anton +. dissolved on
the ground that he had wholly and
lwilfully failed to provide her with
daily bread
Judge De Bolt faced an array of
jurors this morning for II few mo-
ments, but as jury was waived in the
only matter before His Honor, the
decldents were allowed to leave. TO
return, however, tomorrow morning.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-09-08
YALE GRADUATES
IN ASSOCIATION

Old college days were discussed and
old memories brOughtup last night at
the University Club when the Sons of
Yale held a banquet and afterwards
formed an Alumni Association. Twen-
ty of the thirty.eight alumni Of Yale
were present last evening. A. +. Judd
presided, and Governor Frear respond
ed to the toast to the President Fred.
erick b. Williams responded TO the
toast to Yale, and George II, Carter to
the toast Hawaii
Matters relative to sending more
students from here to their alma mater
We're discussed. The following were
the officers of the Association elected:
DR.. w. d. Alexander, president; DR.. d..
Scudder, yice.president; G, +. Glenn
ems, secretary, and II. c. Cooke, treas
urer.