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Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-20
"MIGHTIEST BATTLESHIP"
REV. DR.. BURDETTE'S TOPIC

Two Easter navy sermons were
preached by the Rev. Robert ]. Bur-
dette, D. D., pastor of Temple Baptist
church, at the Auditorium building yes
terday. Sleeping and Waking was
the theme of the morning discourse. AT
this service a squad of 100 sailors from
the battleship Rhode Island was in
attendance, and the pastor referred to
them during the course of his remarks
Nineteen were baptized, each candidate
carrying an Easter lily while descend
ing into the baptismal waters. The
youngest was 8 years old and the Oldest
was 20 years old.
AT the night service Pastor Burdette
preached on 1.-THE Mightiest Battleship
Ever Launched" and took as his text
the words descriptive of the ark of bull
rushes in which the mother of Moses
laid the future deliverer of Israel when
mere baby and left him sailing on the
waters of the Nile.
The fact that God was guiding that
helpless infant was illustrated by the
pastor with parallel incident which he
saw at Fourth and Broadway.
The only absolutely unworried person
trying to cross that crowded thorough
fare was a baby in a small perambu-
'lator, which was being guided across
the pathway of trolleys, automobiles
and other vehicles by tall policeman.
This was similar to Gods guiding care,
the speaker said. He added that the
young man must not be kept In the
nursery but go out into the world to
trust In God and fight his own battles.
"Other fleets may be sunk and van
qlished," concluded the speaker but
this battleship. the mightiest ever
launched, sailing under the care of God
himself, will continue to sail through
out the whole course of time, a lesson
In faith and trust in God"
Chaplain George e. T. Stevenson of
the battleship Virginia attended the
night service at the Auditorium, as did
some members of the marine corps.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-20
CROWDS LARGER
THAN SATURDAY
RECORD BREAKING THR0NGS
! VISIT SHORE
SAILORS WELCOMED BY LONG
BEACH
Visitors Greeted by Officers and Sail
ors of Warships-Open House
Kept on Board the
Virginia
CONTINUED from Page onel

ftContinued from Page One,
Long Beach, Colonel w. ]. Horne, j.
M. Keane and r. H. Jackson.
They visited first the flagship Geor-
gia, then the Rhole Island, New Jer-
sey and Virginia.
Beautiful floral remembrances of
Easter day were left by the ladies for
the various ships companies.
Officers Entertain
They returned to the flagship Geor-
gia, where they were given a recep-
ton by the officers of the ship, and
then were taken ashore in the officers
cutters.
The two committees from the Ebell
club and the Long Beach chamber OF
commerce then went to the Hotel Vir-
ginia, where they made a formal call
upon Governor Gillett.
At the Hotel Virginia yesterday
morning Rear Admiral William H.
Emory and the captains of his four
vessels paid their respects to Governor
Gillett and staff in an informal recep-
tion. This was not an official visit in
any way, but was simply matter of
social amity on the part of the rear
admiral-all official receptions having
ended with the program at San Diego
last week. At the close of this recep-
tion the rear admiral and staff pro-
ceeded to Los Angeles.
Vast numbers of people thronged the
little boats which ran to the various
ships yesterday, and the citizens of
Los Angeles and vicinity had an op-
portunity of viewing the warships at
close range.
They talked to "the man behind the
gum and petted the mascots of the
ships with due care-for mascots gen.
orally are classified under the heading
of "Goat" or Bulldog"
Woman Loses Money
One woman climbing aboard the bat
tleship Virginia from the steam
launch had the misfortune of "going
broke" with all the speed and certain
ty of Nevada "plunger." Just as she
stepped from the rocking craft to the
ships ladder her pocketbook came
open and every bit of her money
plunged into the sea. There was no
time to lament, and the sailor at the
gangway was the only mourner.
1t was rough water for landsmen
toward noon, and many feeble man
who had lived all his days and nights
on land thought it was about eight
miles from shore to the nearest bat
tleship. But once aboard one of I'm
Gle Sans "heavy hitters" the lands
man was so courteously treated and
had so many interesting novelties to
see that he straightway forgot the
rocking waves and did his level best
to develop a pair of "sea legs" while
he clawed at ropes and stanchions
with which to support himself while
the ship reeled over the long rolls of
the Pacific.
And the girls! They enjoyed watch
ing the bluejackets and the officers
every minute of the time. Easter, for
once had a rival for the bonnets. This
rival was the officers snowy uniform.
"Oh, l saw one young officer with
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-20

| like mosquitoes began discharging their
| cargoes at the landing stages. AS
Venice has a 25-cent rate the prospec-
tive patronage was large.
Mainly to save time and not to draw
any distinctions most of Sundays vis-
| itors were taken to the southernmost
ships, the Maine and Ohio, because the
shortest runs were to these points and,
as stated, only nine of tse regular fleet
of forty craft chartered by the Kinney
company had yet reached Venice. The
full quota wAs needed. 1t was evident
that many persons would be disap-
pointed, so every effort to save the
time of the launches was made. The
biggest steamer, the Mckinley, was
chartered to carry 100 persons at a
load. Most of the others averaged %
to So
The pier landings behind the Venice
| breakwater were we'll sheltered and
there was no trouble in taking loads
on and off. Beyond the breakwater
the water was rougher and later in the
afternoon became uncomfortably rough
for timid travellers.
Capt. L. b. Rhodimer of the NC
Kinley took personal charge of the
loading arrangements and no acci-
dents occurred All day the govern
ment boats came and left, these car
rying sailors and invited guests from
land to the fleet exclusively. 1t was a
pleasure to watch the skillful seaman
ship of the crews manning these boats.
Federal Precautions
Federal precautions to prevent over
loading had been taken with care. Gus
toms inspectors were stationed at the
wharf and each boatload was checked
up as to numbers to see that only the
regulation allotment of passengers
boarded each boat.
The thousands who found that they
could not get aboard the war boats In
the limited time allotted, contented
themselves after visiting hours by
cruising around the division to get
near views. Other thousands took In
the many attractions of Venice
In Sundays gathering were many
visitors from Nevada, Arizona ana
elsewhere and they found much to see
at the beach cities which interested
them.
Contrary to expectations hundreds or
sailors had been given shore leave.
These usually made the rounds OF the
Venice, Ocean Park and Santa Monica
beaches, then took the cars for Los
Angeles. Their uniforms carried them
free of charge and distances maze no
appreciable difference to them.
The automobile contingent at the
beach cities was unusually heavy. Ev-
cry street was packed with buzz wag-
ons which remained long enough TO let
occupants visit local places of interest
and then passed to the next peach.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-20

the most beautiful eyes and with more
buttons!" exclaimed the maiden of the
wind-blown hair. trying to stand still
sn the heaving deck without hugging
a rope.
Officers Are Popular
"And one officer had the most glo-
rious whiskers!" exclaimed another.
"Oh, I just fell in love with him!"
And the way the girls interviewed
the bluejackets about the guns and
other paraphernalia of the ship would
do a newspaper man good.
Numerous dinner parties are being
given on board the various ships by
the officers to their friends, while re-
turn affairs are given every day at the
Hotel Virginia.
Yesterday the wardroom officers of
the battleship New Jersey gave din
ner to some of their friends, and a
merry Easter party marked the day as
a result. Music furnished by the Of
ficers on one of the ships pianos, and
including singing, were some of the
features of the occasion.
The party was composed of the fol-
lowing: Lieutenant Commander e. H.
Durell, Lieutenant Commander F.
Lyon, Lieutenant o. C. Bowling. Lieu
tenant c. w. Sarly, Lieutenant NJ. S.
Corning, Lieutenant w. J. Moses. En-
sign w. Iiggett, Ensign J. r. Morri-
son, Ensign P. c. Kidd, Paymaster j..
r. Sanford Captain w. III. Ruher
u. S. M. c., Lieutenant w. F. Bevan,
U. S. NJ c., and Assistant Surgeon M.
H. Ames, all of the U. s. S. New Jer-
sey, and Miss Francisco Brodrick,
Miss B. Ethel Amweg, Miss Ethel
Mrs. Colonel F. j. Amweg, Captain E.
J. Louis and w. J. Schmahl.
Ships Bands to Play
John H. Mulholland, chairman of the
fleet committee of the Long Beach
chamber of commerce, announced yes
terday that the concerts by the ships
bands on shore at Long Beach had
been arranged for this week as fol-
lows: Monday night, the Georgia's
band; Tuesday, the New Jerseys s
band; Thursday, the Virginia's band,
and Friday, a consolidated band, COM
posed of sixty-four pieces and mus
tered from the bands of all the four
ships companies, will play.
1t is also expected that the ships of
the various squadrons will be illu-
minated Friday night of this week, and
this will afford people at Long Beach
an opportunity of seeing eight ships
lighted from SI6IH u SlcTIl, DIS lilS Odii
Pedro squadron is near there. Last
Saturday nights exhibition of this
kind was majestic and impressive, and
when one ship after another eXtin-
guished the extra lights at II o'clock
the entire maneuver taking but few
seconds-the sight was one which was
never to be forgotten, as for an in
slant. before the eyes grew accustomed
to the darkness. the ships seemed to
be swallowed up in the darkness save
where the lights in actual service were
left burning.
Each warship has 10000 lights on
board, which, when multiplied by the
four ships of the second division,
makes a most inspiring sight.
The Long Beach life saving crew will
give a drill this afternoon for the BEN
eft of the fleet and the crowd which
has come to visit the city.
The Municipal band of Long Beach.
Prof. Donatelli leader, will give a con-
cert tonight at the Auditorium at 8
o'clock. Their concert yesterday was
highlv appreciated by thousands.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-20
"WIRE TAPER" IN JAIL;
SAYS BUSINESS LEGITIMATE
BY Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO. April 19-T. G.
Diffenbacher is confined in the city
prison, pending investigation. There is
no specific charge against him.
Diffenbacher admits he is a "wire
tapperY and has beaten the pool rooms
out of large sums of money, but he
claims that the business is a legitimate
one. He said today:
''I came to California for my health.
but, frankly, 1 would have done a job
here if the opportunity had presented
itself"
The police are in quandary what to
do with Diffenbacher. as he has COM
mitted no offense against the laws of
the state since coming here.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-20
BUSINESS AT STANDSTILL
WHILE PEOPLE VISIT FLEET
Special to The Herald.

Special 10 The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, April 19.-It is
estimated by competent authority that
no less than 5000 people are out of the
city and at the various coast points to
greet the fleet.
Excursion trains have been loaded
since Friday noon leaving the city, and
no such movement of people to the
coast ina similar period of time from
this city has ever before occurred in
the city's history.
The movement of excursionists will
continue tomorrow, and in the mean
time business In nearly every line Is at
a standstill until the rush is over.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-20
GOVERNMENT TO RESUME
WORK OF RECRUITING SAILORS
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, April 19.-Anticipat-
ing favorable action by congress on the
proposition for 5000 additional men for
the navy, of whom 5000 may be OBJ
tained prior to July /, Instructions have
been given by the bureau of navigation
to resume recruiting, which was sus-
pended some weeks ago, at which time
the full quota had been attained. The
department is anxious to take advan-
tage of the willingness of young men
to enlist in the navy, and it is prob
able that most of the advertisements
inviting enlistments will be through
weekly publications and monthly maga-
zines of a class whicr reach available
yOuny men.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-20
ADMIRAL THOMAS GUEST
OF FORMER NAVY OFFICER

Admiral Thomas last evening dined
at the home of former Lieutenant j.
G. Drake. 2715 Hoover street, remain
ing at the Drake residence all night
Those at the dinner besides the ad-
miral and Mr. and Mrs. Drake included
Bishop Conaty, General and Mrs
Adna r. Chaffee, Lieutenant and Mrs
Miner. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. d. Marshall.
Mrs. ]. ]. Meyler, Mrs. Mary Long
street and Alfred Wilcox.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-20

launch"
Jocko, it is expected, will be one of
the features exhibited on the Connecti-
cut Wednesday when the children ar
rive,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-20
Former Consul Dead
BY Associated Press.

COLUMBUS, Ohio. April 19.-James
E. Neal, It one time speaker of the
Ohio legislature, died today. Under
President Cleveland he was consul at
LIVERPOOL
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
BOOK MAKER SECURES
WIRE TAPPERS' ARREST
Two Out of Three Caught as
Men Try to Escape at
Redwood City

BY the arrest OF Charles Allen and
Robert Moran in Redwood City yester-
day. their plans to defraud Los An
geles and Sausalito book makers out OF
thousands of dollars by wire tapping
were defeated. Detectives Banner and
Freel have been working on the case
for several days following informa-
tion given the department by. Book
Maker Frank Daroux of Sausalito.
Daroux learned that Allen. Moran and
an unknown third man had established
a plant in a house at the corner of
Baker and Beach streets, San Fran
cisco.
The police were unable to find any
trace of the wire tappers until turf
men in South City sent word that wire
tappers were working in that city. The
wire tappers fed from San Francisco
when they learned that the police had
been notified. A fully equipped plant
for tapping the wires OF the Pacific
telephone and telegraph company was
found in vacant house In South City
yesterday morning and in the after
noon the detectives arrested Allen and
Moran while the two were driving in
a buggy through Redwood City. A
third man who was riding with them
at the time of arrest succeeded in
making his escape.
Allen and Moran have been placed on
the detinue book at South City and will
be prosecuted not only by the civil
authorities for interfering with the
sending Of private messages, but by
the book makers association and the
telegraph company as well.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
JOHN B. MAHER, ACTOR,
is DANGEROUSLY ILL
Alcazar Favorite Lies in Coma
tose Condition as Result
of Accident

For five days John B. Maher, one of
the best character actors ever seen in
this city, and member of the Alcazar
company, has lain in a comatose state.
from which, only at intervals, can his
friends arouse him. His recovery is a
matter of grave doubt. and three psysi-
clans are attending him at the home of
Fred j. Butler, 2050 Lyon street
Maher returned from his vacation
last Saturday night, and meeting some
friends, visited the Relay saloon. Fill
more and Sutter streets, where his re-
turn to the city was the subject of
congratulation. Just as Maher reached
the door of the cafe, preparatory to
leaving for his home, some one entered.
throwing the door open violently IT
struck Maher full on the forenead and
the blow felled him to the hard floor
of the saloon. where he lay unconscious.
Ernest Glendinning was summoned
and with a policeman helped the in
jured man into an automobile and
thence to his home with the Buffers.
who Immediately gave him attendance.
Next day, however, when he did not
arouse from his deep slumber. Butler
became alarmed and summoned DR.. ].
Ballard, who said he feared a clot on
the brain was responsible for the
alarming condition of the patient.
When he still rested in his deep sIum-
Der on the following day. Dr. ]. Wilson
Shiels was called in to confer with
DR.. Ballard. DIR. Shiels said last night
that today would mark the turning
point. If the clot is not dispersed. Ma
hers life will rest at the end of the
merest thread.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
E. H. SOTHERN'S WIFE
is DENIED DIVORCE
Judge Pike of Reno Wants
Virginia Harmed to APP
pear i'm Court

RENO. New, Oct. s.-Judge Pike to-
day refused to grant Virginia Harmed
Sothern q divorce from her actor hus-
band. Edward H. Sothern. saying
This, / think, is very unique pro-
ceding for party to attempt to Sc
cure a divorce without appearing in
court. 1 think 1 will deny the decree.
II the interested parties do not deem
it of enough Importance to grace the
court with their presence. 1 don't see
why their family disturbances should
be aired here
Mrs Sothern is seeking legal sep
aration from her husband on the allie
cations of desertion and failure to pro-
vide. Judge Massey read dispositions
of Mrs. Sothern and Eleanor Rogers of
New York city supporting the conten-
tions. There was no evidence offered
on the part of Sothern-
The court stated he would take the
matter under advisement until 1t could
be ascertained whether Mrs Sothern
could find 1t convenient to appear in
court.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
FRY FACES TRIAL
BY COURT MARTIAL
Sergeant of Jackass Battery Is
Charged With Shooting
Wagon Master Carey
SPECIAL, DISPATCH TO IHE CALL

ATASCADERO. Oct S.-The first
court martial of the encampment will
convene tomorrow when Sergeant j.
D. Fry OF the jackass battery will be
placed on trial. Fry Is accused of hav-
Ing shot N. NJ. Carey. the wagon
master, during a quarrel at San Arde
while the troops were marching to the
maneuvers. Carey was injured in the
leg. The affair was kept secret until
today.
On the night OF September "a at San
Ardo, Carey found Fry roaming around
the camp and turned him over TO the
guard. Fry escaped and. ohargin 6
upon Carey, fired and hit him in the leg.
Fry has been a prisoner since then.
Captain John B. Parker, commander
of the jackass battery, otherwise known
as A company. Twentieth infantry, re-
fuses to discuss the incident. but adj
mits that there was trouble on the
march to the camp
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
'KE|LODfON' GIVEN
LICENSE To OPEN
Police Commissioners Ignore
Protests of Father Caraher
and Property Owners

Taking no heed of the protests of
missioners granted the permit for the
"K KeiIodeon" at 1858 Montgomery avenue
mt their meeting last night. The priest,
who is working for the protection Of
the morals of the children of his parish.
made an impassioned appeal to the
to grant the permit.
The application was made by Charles
Bush formerly a restaurant proprietor.
Herbert Choynski, attorney for the
Liquor dealers association. acted as at
torney for Bush. During his argument
he declared that the performances were
not immoral and stated that the nickel
odeon, or, as he termed it, "theater, -
was just as holy place as any church
in existence.
Father Caraher resented Choynski's
attack on the church, declaring 1t an
un- Christian attack. He said:
I'VE have been at our, location many
years before the nickelodeons and we
are going to stay. This is an un-Chris-
ton attack on our church. I resent
the attack. There is no place as holy as
q mousse Ol WOISnlp
Keil, who is part owner of the lot
on which the building Is erected, made
the motion that the permit be granted.
William "A. Kelly, appearing for the
residents Of the neighborhood and st.
Francis church, objected to Keirs
motion on the ground that Keil was
financially interested in the property.
Kelly's objections were entered on the
minutes of the proceedings, but no
heed was takn to them when the COM
missioners voted. Commissioner Leg
gett had a change of heart. 1t was he
who seconded Keil's motion. Presi-
dent Cutler voted in favor of granting
the permit. Commissioner Sweigert
cast the only opposing vote.
Father Caraher said:
CASE WAS PREJUDGED
II knew that this case had been
prejudged. i expected such a decision.
we have no confidence in the promises
that there will be no loud music in
this place. They misrepresented the
character of the performance"
Pratt & Becker, the notorious dive
keepers, are to lose their license for one
week Levy brothers, proprietors of the
Mirror cafe, were given the same treat
ment The charges were preferred by
Commissioner Sweigert, who testified
that on the morning of September OF,
between the hours of and 3 O'Clock,
he visited the place, and there heard
music being played and dancing being
INDUCED In. Herbert Shoemaker. a boy
employed by the United builders sup
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
ACT TO EXTEND
CORPORATIONS
HELD INVALID
Supreme Court Declares Statute
Passed by Legislature in
1907 Unconstitutional
Ruling Made in Test Case
Brought by Boca Mill Com
pany by Mandamus
Opinion Written by Justice AM
geIlotti Says Voters Must
Decide on Amendment

The supreme court of California
yesterday declared unconstitutional
the statute enacted by the state legis-
lature March Is, 1907, which provides
that corporations created under the
laws of the state may extend their
term of corporate existence so years
from the time the application is made.
In the opinion of the court consti-
tutional amendment is necessary be-
fore corporation can be empowered
to extend its existence.
The opinion was rendered in the
case of the Boca mill company versus
Charles F. Curry, as secretary of state,
which had been brought to test the
validity of the statute The Boca mill
company completed all papers pre-
scribed for having its existence ex-
tended, but the secretary of state re-
fused to file the certified copy of the
certificate of extension on the ground
that the act which purported to amend
section 401 of the civil code was uncon-
stitutional. The Boca mill company
then applied for writ of mandate re-
quiring the defendant to file the certifi-
cate.
The opinion, written by Justice F. NJ
Angellotti and concurred in by Justices
Shaw, Sloss, Lorigan and Henshaw,
states:
We see no escape from the conclu-
sion that the act is in violation of sec
tion of article IL of our constitution.
and therefore Invalid. A change in our
provision is essential. A
proposed constitutional amendment OF
this character Is now pending, to be
voted on at the next election. and the
people of the state will thus presently
be afforded the opportunity to make
the change IL they so desire
There has been considerable doubt
as to whether the legislature had the
power to pass the law. The charters
of many corporations in San Francisco,
including the Hibernia savings and
loan association, will soon expire. These
corporations, the directors of which
did not approve of Incorporating new
company to carry on the business of
the old company, decided to apply for
the writ of mandate as test case. The
attorneys for the plaintiff in the case
decided yesterday were: ]. j. Dwyer
John CARRIER, Garret McEnerney, Tobin
& Tobin and ]. NJ Allen. Attorney
General u. s. Webb appeared for the
defendant.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-09
ITALY'S DOWAGER QUEEN
CONGRATULATES WRIGHT
Declares Herself Delighted at
Exhibition Given by Amer
ican AeropIanisf

LEMANs, Oct s.-Wilbur Wright, the
American aeroplanist, today made sew
eral flights, which were witnessed by
Dowager Queen Margherita of Italy.
and among his passengers were Lieu
tenant General Baden Powell of the
British army; Count Serge Kaznakoff.
a chamberlain to the Russian emperor:
Mrs. Bolle and Commandant Rout,
tineux, director of the military aero
static park at Medon.
During these fights, which were not
of very great length, Mr.. Wright kent
his machine comparatively close to the
ground, except the flight in which he
he ascended to a height of TX feet
Later Mr.. Wright was presented to the
dowager queen. who warmly congratu-
lated him. A public subscription has
been opened at Lemans with the object
Of presenting Q testimonial to Mr..
Wright.