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Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-29

book do not possess and have never
read!"
In speaking of exercises for the bach
elor's degree the lecturer said: 'T
want to ask you a question. Why is
man by nature melancholy" He then
went on to relate how by far the great
er number of exercises were set to the
most doleful words. Yet, when ex-
amined, the music was found not to
tit the words at all, and It became evil
dent that they had only been used
as pegs to hang notes on" On the
subject of counterpoint the new Dur
ham professor expressed very liberal
views. that he would make 1t suffi-
GENTLY elastic to live" and that it was
because Goss' counterpoint was ''live
counterpoint," that his anthems were
so great. In degree exercises 1t was
this live counterpoint' that was so
conspicuously absent.
On the subject of the general educa-
tton of the organist, the lecturer had
much to say, pleading for wider, read
ing on subjects not connected with
music, especially the finest poetry. The
neeed of a hobby was urged as a relief
to music, and also the benefit of trying
to get outside ones own doings and
near other peoples music, particularly
orchestral. Undoubtedly there were
many organists tinged with lazi-
ness; such would never sue
ceed. Only by hard work, energy and
enthusiasm could any good be ac-
complished.
The lecture, which was frightened by
many little pieces of anecdote and hui
NOR. was listened to with the keenest
interest, and was followed by a discus
sion in which many present took part.
Musical News.
Miss Lillian Smith gave most en-
joyable piano recital last night in the
Gamut club auditorium and was most
ably assisted by Miss Blanche Ruby.
soprano, and Miss Elizabeth Jordan,
accompanist. Miss Smiths program was
varied and interesting, taxing to the ut
most the intellectual, emotional and
technical abilities of the artist. Miss
Smith is very young, and judging from
the number of bouquets has host of
friends.
Miss Smith possesses beautiful sing
ing tone and much breadth of style.
Her technique is liquid, pearling and
clean, rhythm particularly commend
able, tone color excellent. Artistic in
terpretations were much in evidence.
The first number on her long program
was the English suite No. 1. by Bach,
and was tremendously difficult COM
position, but she proved the master over
1t and delivered it with true artistic
finish and style. This was her best
Effort for the evening. The Two
Larks," by Leschetizky and the Bar
carolle Caprice" by Penfield, were the
daintiest, most beautiful bits imagin-
able and certainly were played admir-
ably by this young but gifted artist.
She played "On Wings of Song" by
Mendelssohn, Liszt's Hunting Song
Mendelssohn encores.
Miss Ruby sang in her usual splendid
manner and was charming picture to
look upon. She sang Micaelos aria
from Carmen" and the "Villanelle,"
by Chaminade, in French, and the
Spring" by Henschel, receiving much
applause and baskets and bouquets of
flowers, and she responded with two
encores, "In Blossom Time" by Need.
ham, and "The Years at the Spring."
by Mrs. Beach.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-29
AGED MAN WANDERS ALONG BEACH VAINLY
SEEKING BODY OF HIS DROWNED DAUGHTER

unnerve him. Once, it is said, he OBJ
served a girl fall from a pier stub into
half foot of water, moistening her
bra-striped stockings and otherwise
exposing her dainty bathing suit to the
saline cruelty of the sea: but he passed
on as though it had been mere baga-
telle, unworthy of his attention.
Several people had tried to talk to
the old man, but his answers had
been so abrupt, so laconic, so hor-
ribly jocular that none had ever dared
twice to question him. Whoever had
tried to elicit his secret went from him
disappointed, convinced that the man
with the hoe was but crank.
81 know what the old man is look
ing for!" exclaimed a youthful Nick
Carter Sunday afternoon. Hes dig
ging for CLANS"
Maybe that's why he is like one.
He has spent so much time among
them he's got just about as mum as
a clam," replied a nearby wit who was
burning from the memory of an answer
the old man just given him when he
tried to solve the mystery.
Digs About Beach
Everybody knew. of course, that the
man with the hoe was not after clans,
for he didn't so much as carry a
puCheI of loIudlo can. ne WdHuereu
about-digging-that was ALL Nobody
in Long Beach had suspected that. so
far as the old man knew, he had told
the truth even when he told a boy
on the pier he was fishing for mer-
maids.
He was, indeed, Fishing for mer-
maids"
Back of the comical phases of his
life's story there is world of pathos.
One has to lift the mantle from the
past to understand him-gaze back into
those buried years to know the hid
den meaning of the present.
Then, if he but understand, the old
man with the hoe, whose peculiar ac-
tions have caused so much discussion
from Santa Monica to Long Beach, be-
comes to us not comical, but grave;
not an object Of sport, but of pity;
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-29
STUDENTS PREPARE FOR
0RAT0RICAL CONTEST
Members of Polytechnic Society viii
Deliver Addresses on Chosen
Topics This Afternoon.
Five to Compete

Miss L. Nixon Hill, the Southern
California singer and former stu
dent of the Polytechnic high school
of this city, entertained the students
of that institution yesterday in their
auditorium with short musical pro-
gram.
Today the Polytechnic Oratorical
society will hold a tryout to select a
member to represent the school in the
oratorical contest of the Southern Cali
fornia Oratorical association Those
entered for the tryout are John Beck,
Walter Trask, William Todd. Wanda
Davis and Ruth Miller.
All Of the contestants have pre-
pared essays on topics of their own
choice and will deliver the same in
the schools auditorium this afternoon.
The judges. comprising several mem
bers of the English, will decide upon
the winner by his oratorical expression.
The strength of his voice will also be
taken into consideration.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-29

debut at Venice about eight months
ago; then he mysteriously disappeared
and subsequently bobbed up again
carrying his hoe-in Long Beach.
After arousing everybody's curiosity
to the limit of endurance and just as
the natives We're about to spring on
him and demand an explanation the
man with the garden implement dis
appeared and the people of Long Beach
were left to marvel and wonder where
he came from.
1t had been long time since the &C.
centric old man, with his bare legs,
turned-up trousers, faded Prince AL
bert coat, stoop shoulders and long
white beard disturbed the Puritanical
uuietude of Long Beach, but last Sun
day, like a specter from the grave or
a vision from out the past, he appeared
again, plodding slowly through the
water along the beach from san Pc
dro. And over his right shoulder-the
same hoe.
Inlanders who were not familiar with
the denizens of the sea and who did
not know that sand dabs are deep
water animal Ventured to suggest he
was looking for the aforesaid sand
dabs, because occasionally he dug into
the sand and seemed elated at his find,
although he never stopped to pick up
whatever it was his hoe uncovered.
Many Give Opinions
Others who didn't know a sand dab
from a submarine chipmunk Ventured
the opinion he was placer miner. In
fact. an old deacon from Santa Ane
declared he had seen the man with the
hoe panning out some mica in his
Stetson hat, but this story was doubt
ed because the old mans hat was
found to have a hole in it, and ex-
perienced prospectors declare a Stet-
when holeless.
Still others, less rash in their conclu-
sions, declared they had seen the old
man fishing from the pier; that he
was using kelp berries for bait and
that therefore it must be kelp berries
for which he was seen digging in the
sand However this may be, the old
man paid no attention to the gossip
ings of the Grundies and continued on
his way slowly trudging through the
waves from above the Long Beach the
ater to the Hotel Virginia. and often
farther-bare-leg silently enjoying
the frolics of white-capped waters and
chewing his plug of Climax with a
serene and soulful satisfaction.
Occasionally he would pause and
gaze ardently away into the cerulean
vapors of the distance, seeming as if to
dream of other days; then he would
squirt a mouthful of tobacco at a
harmless sand crab and go on his
way smiling at the simplicity of sand
crabs and men in general.
Indifferent to Everything
Wherever the old man was seen he
wore the same expression-set, stolid,
Indifferent to everything. Even the alb
breviated bathing costumes inhabited
by the pretty summer girls failed to
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-29

last when the jury returned to the
chamber with the verdict.
Perhaps a half dozen persons were
in the court room when the verdict
was read, and according to the belier
of Miss Casselman's attorney, large
number of friends of his Client to-
gether with other persons, were re-
fused admittance. 1t is expected the
attorney will make the most of this
point.
Attorney Brown yesterday made ap-
plication to Judge James for an order
upon the district attorney for the de-
livery to him Of an anonymous letter
written to Deputy District Attorney
North, Brown believing he can, by q
comparison of the letter and some of
the checks introduced during the trial,
prove the identity of the real forger.
The order, however, was refused, Judge
James holding he had no authority to
issue it, and advised the attorney that
the only way in which the letter could
be obtained would be by incorporating
his demand in an affidavit.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-29
WEALTHY MINER
HELD IN BOND
MYSTERr SURROUNDS CHARGE
OF LARCENY
Is ARRESTED ON TELEGRAPHIc
INSTRUCTIONS
Bradford Peck, Well Known INVESTOR
Gains His Liberty on
Writ of Habeas
Corpus

Bradford Peck, prominent mining
man with interests in Kern county and
other places, was yesterday placed un-
der arrest by deputy sheriff ana
taken to the county Jail. There he re-
mained from II o'clock in the morning
until O'Clock in the afternoon, when
he was released on bonds of $4,000, fol-
lowing the issuance of a writ of habeas
corpus by Judge James.
Peck's arrest followed the receipt of
a telegram from David e. Thompson,
q constable of Randsburg, which stat
ed that Peck is charged with a felony.
This was supplemented by second
telegram, which changed the charge TO
grand larceny.
Peck Immediately upon his arrest
communicated with his attorney, Judge
w A. Hutton who suggested that the
matter be handled by the firm OF
Davis, Rush & Willis
When Peck reached the court room
he appeared mystified over the pro-
ceedingS.
al cannot fathom what it is all
about" he said. 'I have mining in
terests near Randsburg, but so tar as
1 know everything is in good shape
there and l am puzzled TO uHuelsldhu
why I should be arrested"
Attorneys Davis and Hutton were
also unable to give any explanation OF
the arrest and said the arrival of the
warrant would probably have to be
awaited before any statement could
be made.
The hearing on the writ of habeas
corpus was continued until tomorrow
at 2 o'clock. H. G. Weyse and Judge
A. w. Hutton qualified as bondsmen
for Peck, who will remain at his home,
21S Hope street, until he again appears
H.,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-29

the hope of uncovering her golden
tresses or of seeing her eyes look up
into his own from the ripples.
Has Strange Ideas
There are times, too, according TO
those who know him well, when the
old man thinks his daughter has been
changed to mermaid. He even fishes,
it is said, with great heavy chord,
believing that If she is so transformed
she will take hold of the line and De
lifted up into his arms.
OF course, it is pitiful delusion,
and there are many who have favored
sending the old man to an asylum, but
he is declared so harmless and so sane
on other subjects that it would be
cruel to confine him, especially when
his only delusion is that some day the
sea will give up it's dead and that the
child with the golden hair will be
folded to his breast and compensate
him with a kiss for the long, blank,
miserable years which he has wasted
in his search for her.
But there will always be those who
will never know the past, the delusion
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-29
CHARGES STOCKHOLDER
WITH EMBEZzLEMENT
Riverside Man Accuses President of
Company of Converting Firms
Funds to His Own
Use

Three charges of embezzlement were
yesterday preferred by Alexander
Strachan of Riverside against H. A.
Landwehr, president and majority
stockholder of the Seal of Gold Mining
company, which has mines in San Ber-
nardino county and offices at 306 Doug
las building, Los Angeles.
Landwehr was later released on $4,000
bail and will be arraigned tomorrow
morning before Justice Summerfield.
I.andwehr is charged with taking 5000
worth of bullion on February 10, $500
worth on March ! and 5000 on March
10 and converting it to his own use. He
claims, however, that the money was
used to pay employees and says he has
receipts to show that the money was
paid out in this manner.
Deputy District Attorney Blair says
he has evidence to prove that Land
wehr received mint certificates for tho
bullion and deposited them in a bank
in his own name.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-29
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Weak Men-Free
Send Name and Address TOday-You
Can Have II Free and Be Strong
and Vigorous

have in my possession prescription for
nervous debility, lack of vigor, weakened
manhood, failing memory and lame back,
brought on by eXcesses, unnaotural drains
or the follies of youth. that has cured 80
many worn and nervous men right in their
own homes-without any additional help or
medicine-that I think every man who
wishes to regain his manly power and virn-
ity. quickly and quietly. should have a copy.
So I have determined to send copy of the
prescription, free of charge, in a plain. c~di-
nary sealed envelope, to any man who viii
write me for it.
This prescription comes from physician
who has made a special study of men, and !
am convinced 1t is the surest acting COM
bination for the cure of deficient manhood
and vigor-faiure ever put together.
l think 1 owe 1t to my fellow man to send
them a copy in confidence, so that any man,
anywhere who is weak and discouraged with
repeated failures may stop drugging himself
with harmful patent medicines, secure what
/ believe is the understanding, restorative.
upbuilding. SPOT-TOUCHING remedy ever
devised. and so cure himself at home quiet
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this: Mr. A. r. Robinson. 40S6 Luck bldg.
Detroit Mich. and I will send you a copy
OF this splendid receipt. in plain, ordinary
sealed envelope. free of charge.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-29
EPES RANDOLPH AWARDED
LARGE SUM BY DECISION

Judge Hutton yesterday gave judg-
ment for $26,7 765 in favor of Epes Ran
dolph in the latter's suit against Lycur-
gus Lindsay to recover that amount be-
cause of alleged violation of contract.
Randolph and Lindsay. according to
the testimony, entered into an agree
ment to develop the American Mexican
Gold Fields Mining company, each to
pay half the expense Randolph says
he paid out about $4,000 for the work,
and that Lindsay's payments were
much smaller than that sum. He sued
to recover the difference
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-29
WIFE BEGINS CONTEST OVER
HER DEAD HUSBANDS WILL

A contest over the will of George
Border who died in August last, leav-
ing an estate valued at approximately
$4,000, was begun in the probate de-
partment of the superior court yester-
day.
According to the will, which was
executed in February, 1906, Borders
two sons by his first wife--Albert e.
and George R. Border, were given the
major portion of the estate, the
widow being given life interest In
the home at 642 East Twenty-fourth
street.
Mrs. Border contests the will on the
ground that her husband when he
signed the instrument was of unsound
mind and subject to undue influence.
For six years prior to his death, said
Mrs. Border yesterday, Border showed
evidences of mental weakness and ap-
peared to lose all confidence in his
fellow beings The hearing continued
all day and was continued until II
O. clock Thursday.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-29
FOSTER PARENTS VISIT
GIRL IN PRISON CELL
MIR. and Mrs. M. A. Martin Call at the
County Jail and Pass an Hour
with Ruby Cassel-
man

Few visitors were yesterday admit
ted to the county Jail to see Ruby
Casselman, convicted of forgery.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Martin, the
young woman's foster parents, were
the first to call upon their daughter
remaining with her almost an hour.
Throughout the rest of the day the
elderly couple paced up and down the
sidewalk near the Jail building. look
ing up at the windows in the hope that
they might again get a glimpse of the
girl through the iron-barred windows
When Miss Casselman appears in
court for sentence her attorney, e.
Judson Brown, will move for a new
trial. 1t became known yesterday that
one of the grounds on which the mo-
tion will be based will be the alleged
fact that the public generally was eX-
cluded from the court room Saturday
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-29
Believes Child Has Been Turned Into
Mermaid and That Some Day
She Will Answer His
Call

Los Angeles beach towns have just
discovered a queer mystery in an &C.
centric "man with hoe" who has been
pulling off some peculiar stunts in the
vicinity of Long Beach, Venice and
Santa Monica
For the last three weeks this mys-
terious old man has been the source of
more amusement to the children than
a dog and pony show, and of more
wonderment to the adults than a dry
day in Seattle. Many and incredible
stories are told of him.
1.-THE man with the hoe" made his
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-29
PAPER BY DR.. HAYNES
TO BE READ AT CHICAGO

DR.. John r. Haynes paper will be
read at the coming meeting of the
National assembly of civil service COM
missions at Chicago, but it is probable
that no delegate will be present from
Los Angeles.
Yesterday the civil service commits
sion received a letter from Secretary
John Il. Doyle of the national assem-
bly,, expressing pleasure at DIR. Haynes
action and hoping that some one would
be on hand to represent Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-29
PAYS $4,000 FOR LOT;
TO IMPROVE WITH FLATS

The Southern California Trust COM
pany has sold through the agencies of
w. p. Merwin & Co. and H. G. Cotton
& Co. lot on the west side of Maple
avenue, about the middle of the block,
between Seventh and Eighth streets, A
x90 feet, improved with one-story
frame dwelling. Price, $4,000. The pur-
chaser is a local investor who will inn
prove the lot with stores and flats next
fall.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-29
Heirs File Petition

A petition for the probate of the VIII
of Edward p. Johnson who died April
20, was yesterday filed in the superior
court by the widow, Mrs. America
Frances johnson. The will is dated
April 23. 1902, and leaves the entire
estate, valued at $45. .OOO to the widow.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-29

MIR. Advertiser: If you are looking for an
exceptional opportunity to gain unusual
prominence for special articles, phone us
and we will come and explain. Home phone
Herald, Sunset Press IL.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-29

which prompts him to spend his final
years among the waves OF the sea
shore; so there will always be those
who will derive fun from seeing the
old man Fishing for mermaids." dig
ging for sand dabs or standing like a
solitary sentinel far out in the water,
waist deep, reminiscently chewing his
tobacco, splitting at whatever object he
observes, or stoically gazing at the
sand and digging into it tremblingly
with his hoe
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-29

result of lucky purchase from big eastern factory.
Rght-up-to othe-mnute styles; patent plain leath-
ers Quite number of tans in the lot. All sizes in
both oxfords and shoes. For this great record sale
and this price will make record. Aisle g. pair $3.50
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-29

:; Ifs: + s s.; '; ' ~
and Thursday, 1900 pairs of fashionable
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-29

canvas Just right for summer wear Both
rubber soles. Some of them Will pe
| good for tennis can't beat these at $780, were
| going make a record at this price-75c.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-03-20
dwell NEWS.

Otwell enjoyed quite a boon
Saturday: all the stockholders
and wives of the Creamery were
mere TO see the Creamery start
All seemed Well pleased with the
operation.
r. NJ. Craig is able to be about
again after an extended illness
OF LaGrippe
Mrs. TERESA Craig is quite
Pill at the residence of her son,
VIM I. Craig. in Orwell and her
recovery Is very doubtful.
Lish Craig and wife were at
PleaSantville last week seeking
a location.
The snow last week did exten-
slve damage 10 the telephone
wire and took the crews .everal
days to get things in running or
der
The Cumberland Telephone
line 10 Jasper is down and they
cannot get through.
Mrs Sylvester Horton is in the
South for her health.
Nr. Enoch Johnson's brother
from Edwardsport is here visit
ing him.
BAIL DeMotte and his rev
wife were in Orwell Saturday
visiting the creamery and shop
ping. Baz is all smiles
Byron Goodwin is going into
the grocery business
EIwood Craig intends to finish
his residence in the near future.
jeff Teage will succeed VIM.
LaFOllette as teacher in the Of
well public school.
Curtis Garrison was at Jasper
Tuesday on business.
Rev. VIM. G.. Morgan has been
conduct successful revival
at the VI E. church.
Lawrence Cooper was at Oak
and City Sunday.
Clara Afford was in Orwell
asst week the guest of J. V.
Chaille and attended church.
Geo Willis was in town last
week interviewing his democratic
friends
Andy Ingleman was here last
week the guest of J. Y. Chaille
and attended the meeting.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-03-20
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.

A Sunday School convention
was held at Trinity church Tues.
day by the Presbyterians which
was attendeded by a large mum.
from all parts of the county.
Tne usual official business was
transacted and discussions were
had of measures for the better
ment of Sunday schools, which
program was interspersed with
entertaining musical selections.
The following excellent men in
this line of work were present
and delivered addresses:
Rev. J. VI Houser. of Indiana
polls; Rev. Geo Knox. ID D..
of LAFAYETTE. Rev. II. A Hymes
Of Evansville, and Rev. d. c.
Humble. D d of Parkersburg,
" Va
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-03-20
COUNTY TREASURER HARRIS

OF Pike county desires ID say
that tie statement in last weeks
COURIER in regards 70 the con
Trajectory statements over MS
signature Is al 4 mistake that ne
told 10 lies That while Mr.
TayiOr's letter Is misleading and
Inaccurate n one or two places.
that ne was not trying 70 help
either candidate n either state
ment- And had no intention OF
trying 70 deceive any one. In
our statement last week we had
no desire 70 injure W Harris
reputation for truth. both OF the
statements were printed and left
for the readers IN the same
papers TO Judge Mr- Harris
friends in Petersburg say that
he Is al honorable gentleman.
: man Of integrity and whom
can always be relied upon 10
speak the truth