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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-15
PLANS WAY TO IMPROVE
LOS ANGELES RIVER BED

A meeting was held in the Simpson
auditorium last night to organize an
improvement association for the imme-
date improvement of the Los Angeles
river bed.
w. B. Gump, mechanical engineer
and formerly connected with Thomas
A. Edison, addressed the meeting re-
garding the ACCESSIBILITY and feasibil-
ity of the plan.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-15
PATROLMAN'S MOTHER
DIES AT TUCSON HOME
Sonora Benitis de Leon Passes Away
After Several Weeks Illness.
She Leaves Five
Sons

Patrolman Manuel Leon of the CEN
trail police division received a telegram
Yesterday afternoon announcing the
death of his mother, Sonora Refugia
Benitis de Leon, at her home in Tucson,
Arizona at noon, of an attack of pneu-
monia, from which she had been suffer-
ing for several weeks.
Sonora Leon was one of the best
known and most estimable women in
the Spanish community in which she
lived. and her home at 1923 East Eighth
street in Tucson was the social center
of the large circle in which she was
known.
Beside Patrolman Leon the dead wo-
man is survived by four other sons,
Frank, Andrew, Mauricus and Ben, all
residents of Tucson.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-15
To Entertain Card Club

Mrs. Homer Morris will entertain
members of the AS You Like 1t club
Wednesday afternoon at her home at
Hermosa beach. The daintily appoint
ed luncheon will be followed by cards.
Among Mrs. Morris guests will be
Mesdames Robert c. p. Smith. l.. H.
Dutton, j. f. Giles, Mark Turnpull, A.
Il Prosser. Rollo Smell, w. ]. Harvey,
Harry Arnold, William English, M.
Symmes, 8. ]. Pye, Clarence H. Pease.
G. B. McCollum, Miss Ellen Harper
Wheeler and Miss Emma /. Harvey.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-15
GIRL DIES FROM
EATING POISON
THREE CHILDREN ARE NEAR
DEATH
YOUNG WOMAN SUFFERS TER
RlBLE AGONY
Picnic Party Eats Castor Beans and
All Are Taken Violently Ill.
Victim Buried. in Wrong
Grave

After lingering in terrible agony for
three days, Rachila Bugroff, young
Russian woman whose home was at
22S North Utah street, died Tuesday
morning at 9 o'clock of ricinine poison
ing.
While on a picnic excursion with
three younger companions, children OF
the family of J. Reichiszy of South
Gless street, Miss Bugroff came across
bush of the castor bean plant, and
attracted by the tempting looks of the
great pods of fruit, plucked quite
quantity and ate freely of them. She
gave several to her young companions.
1t was more than three hours after
her return home Saturday night from
that excursion that Miss Bugroff felt
the effects of the poison she had taken
into her system.
After cxhausting the list Of simple
home remedies, Dr. E. o. Hay of 1858
East First street was called to attend
the girl. He at once gave her the u.s.
ual antidotes and treatment, but de-
spite his efforts she continued to grow
worse, suffering terrible commissions
which ended with her death Tuesday
morning.
In the meantime the Reichiszy chill
dren, two girls and boy, had also
been attacked with commissions and
gripping pains, and DR.. Hay was sum-
moned to their aid.
ChiIdren's Condition Serious
Whether because of the fact that
they had not eaten as large quality
of the castor beans as had Miss Bug
rolf, or that their constitutions were
stronger, the children did not suffer as
severely and the treatment given them
was successful, although their condi-
ton is stated yet to be serious.
The funeral of Miss Bugroff occurred
wednesday afternoon from a South
Hill street undertaking establishment,
being in charge of II. Schuman, who is
the contract undertaken for the Russian
colony in this lily.
The body was taken to the Home of
Peace cemetery in Boyle Heights, and
by chance the undertaking firm also
had>a funeral at the same cemetery on
that afternoon.
The body of Miss Bugroff arrived at
the cemetery in advance of the other
funeral, and when asked where he was
from the driver of the wagon in which
the coffin was carried gave the name
of the undertaking firm.
The driver was directed to plot
where a grave had been prepared, and
the coffin was buried without ceremony
or service.
An hour later a funeral cortege ap-
peared at the cemetery, and in but
few minutes it was found that the dead
girl had been placed in grave in
tended for the other corpse.
There was much confusion and con-
siderable delay, but another grave was
prepared and the last body inferred
where the body of Miss Bugroff would
| have been buried.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-15
Cliff DwelIers Club

The Cliff Dwellers' club held the an
nual meeting Tuesday afternoon at the
home of Miss Kerr, k2S lngraham
street, Mrs. Charles Nelson Green
first vice regent, presiding. paper
on "The Literature and Art OF Persia
and Media" was read by Mrs. Anna
Martin of Long Beach.
Officers for the coming year Were
elected as follows: Mrs. w: H. hloley,
Ne1son Green. first vice regent; Mrs
A 7, Eaton, second vice regent: Mrs
CLAW White, Long Beach. third vice
ragent: Mrs. NJ. d. Gilman, secretary;
Mrs p w. Goodman. treasurer; Miss
Lois Avery, corresponding secretary;
Mrs. r. w. Davis, Long Beach, MS
torian.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-15
CITY OFFICIALS TO FEAST
AT GRIFFITH PARK SATURDAY

The postponed barbecue given by
Mayor Harper and the park commits
sion will be given on Saturday at Grit
fifth park.
Automobiles will leave the city hall
at IL o'clock and the mayor has asked
his friends to donate autos for the
occasion.
The guests will be the councilmen,
all members of commissions and a few
invited guests.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-15
Sorority House Party

Members of the Psi Psi sorority were
entertained at a house party from
Tuesday to Wednesday by Miss Evelyn
Tyler at her home on Van Ness av-
enue. Those present were Misses Lu-
ellie Culver Ethel Bryant, Maude Law
ton, Alice Lawton, Jessalyn Van
Trump, Emily Stanlee, Gladys Pauley,
Ursula Chartran, Harriet Candee, Hazel
BLY, and Sue Stockwell
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-15
CRUISER SOUTH DAKOTA
EXCEEDS REQUIRED SPEED

The United Wireless company of Los
Angeles received a wireless message
from the cruiser South Dakota, which
is stationed at San Francisco, last
night stating that in trial trip made
yesterday the cruiser sustained a speed
of 90. SO knots for four hours.
The required speed of the cruiser is
said to be 81 knots.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-15
SOCIETY WILL HOLD
MEMORIAL SERVICES

Memorial services will be held in
Maple hail. in the Fraternal Brother
hood building, Sunday. afternoon, May
II, at o'clock. The services will be
held under the auspices of the Native
Sons and Daughters of the Golden
West. Pioneers and friends are in
vited.
Rev. Burt Estes Howard will be the
presiding minister, and Otto Rech will
be master of ceremonies.
A musical program is in preparation
which will be suitable to the occasion.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-15
Meeting of San souci Club

Mrs. C. w. Pierce will entertain the
San Souci card club tomorrow after
noon at her home on Rich street.
Members of the club are Mesdames
w. III. Wayne, e. ]. Vawter, c. w.
Hinsdale Helen Field, Warren Young,
o. r. Stafford, Frank Van Horn,
claude Magee, C. w. Pierce, Campbell,
J. B. Walters and Miss Grace Laughlin.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-15
FRITZ schetf GETS Divorce

BY Associated Press
NEW YORK, May IA decree of
absolute divorce in favor of FRITZ
Scheff the actress, was signed today
by Justice Mccall on report OF a
referee who heard the evidence. Mrs.
Scheff was married to Baron Won Ba-
delahen In 1908.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-15
COMPLEXION RECIPE

; Obtain from your druggist the
following: Two ounces Rose Wa
ter, one ounce Spirits of Cologne,
four ounces Sartoin Crystal
) lized.) Put the Sartoin into
; pint of hot water mot boiling(
and when dissolved and cooled
add the Rose Water and Spirits
of Cologne; then strain through
) fine cloth. Any large bottle
will serve as a receptacle. APP
ply Immediately after washing
and to only a portion of the skin
at a time, using the bare hands.
Never use a cloth. After one
part is thus treated, proceed to
another. This should be done
twice a day or oftener. and no
other lotion, powder or cream
need be used.
This mixture will soon produce
the rudy glow Of youth so de-
sirable, but the treatment should
be continued until the rosy tint
of the skin is permanent
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-15

Miss Florence Avery of Vermont av-
enue will be hostess at a bridge matinee
to be given Wednesday afternoon in
compliment to Miss Viola Curtis, whose
marriage to Reginald Peck will take
place June A. Invitations have been
issued to ninety guests.
Receiving with Miss Avery and Miss
Curtis will be Misses Ruth Kays, Flor
ence Pollard, Lillian Moss, Jessie Nor
gan, Hazel Patterson and Edna Peyton.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-15
HrIde-EIect VIII Be Honored

Mrs. HI. B. Pascoe of Hotel Fremont
will entertain tomorrow afternoon for
Miss Harriet Hoson, who is to marry
Dane Sturgis June Is. The same pop
ular BRIDE elect is to be complimented
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-15
Their ,olden Wedding

Mr.. and Mrs. John Horner, 1868 Pas
adena avenue, have issued cards for a
reception to be given in celebration of
their fiftieth wedding anniversary,
Tuesday evening, May 26.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-15
To Reside In Lond Beach

Mr.. and Mrs. Raphael West Kinsey,
who have sold their home on Union
avenue left Thursday for Long Beach,
where Mr.. Kinsey has accepted posi-
ton with the Long Beach Citizens
hank
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-15
Society,"
of the Vaquero Riding
AV club and a few friends are plan
III do

N EMBERS of the Vaquero RIDING
Wi club and few friends are plan
ALA ming a jaunt to San Fernando,
where from Saturday until Sunday aft
ernoon they will be entertained at the
ranch of Mrs. M. M. Norcom, mother
of Mrs. ]. S. Hendrickson, a member
of the club.
The party will leave the city soon
after midday tomorrow, reaching their
destination before shutdown. They will
ride to the old mission and about san
Fernando valley before starting sun
day evening on the return trip winch
is to be made by moonlight.
The party will include Mr.. and Mrs.
J. S. Hendrickson, Mr.. and Mrs. c. II.
Watts, Mrs NJ. A. Starbuck, Mrs. N.
Kingsland, Misses Evalin Baker, Helen
Kinch. Viola Talamantes, Adele Hen
erickson, Messrs. j. Kerner, C. Get
tings, Robert Yost, Valencore, Brydon
and J. Bean.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-15
THE CITY

Strangers are invited to visit the exhioits
Of California products at tho Chamber OF
Commerce building, on Broadway. betwe9n
First and Second streets. VIII, re free inIoI-
nation will be given on all subjects pertain'
ing to this &C .tion.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-15
A Pound Cake

Bacon: "Can your wife make pound
cake?" -.
possibly make one as light as that?-
Workers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-15

TO THE BUSINESS MAN
Are you in our page where we run exclu-
Five lads" In colors? Prices VIII be right.
Nothing like trying something new. Phonc
Home Herald. Sunset Press II.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-15

skirt, but for older girls two are neces-
sary the lower fuller than the upper
which may be Joined to a baby waist
with yoke and deep bertha.
These make good all the year round
dresses and are delight to the mother
who does not need to launder them
herself, as they keep the little ones
ALWAYS so fresh and dainty.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-15

Tho Herald will pay $40 in cash to any
ons furnishing evidence that will lead 70
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, 1908-05-15

guest at a shower and bridge given by
Miss Margaret Burbank of orange
street Wednesday afternoon, May 20.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-15
Entertaining Small Guest

Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Heiner of Glen
dale are receiving congratulations on
the birth of son. born Wednesday.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-15
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Henry j. kramer forms an adult be-
ginning class Monday. May 25. Refer
ences required.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-15

DR.. Gabler moved to Gil, 612, 613, GA
Lankershim bldg. A3267.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-15
Republic and Poly to Play Ball

The baseball teams of the California
Junior Republic and the Polytechnic
high school will play a game this aft
ernoon at 3:15 o'clock at Chutes park.
Girl Visits Nephew
Miss Marearet Gregg of Garvanza Is
visiting her nephew, James N. War
rington, who is at the home of Miss
e. S. Holshue at 617 South Grand ave-
nue..
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-15
Fined SIS Each

J. A. Ainerich, s. Kusanagi and G.
c. Kitchen were arraigned before JUS
tice Chambers yesterday and fined SIS
each. They were charged with violat-
ing the milk ordinance.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-15
oratorIcaI Contest Tonight

An oratorical contest between the
academies of the u. S. C. and Occiden-
tai college and the Polytechnic and Los
Angeles high schools will be held this
evening in the auditorium of the Poly
tachpiC
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-09
KEOKUK HIGH VS..
QUINCY TOMORROW
Football Season in Keokuk Opens Sat
urday With Fast Team From
Quincy as Opponent.

Tomorrow Afternoon at Hubinger
park the football season will open with
a game between the Keokuk High
school team and the fast team from
Quincy high school The game is at
tracing wide attention and a record
breaking crowd is expected. Many peo-
pie who come to Keokuk to attend the
closing of the Free Fall Celebration
are expected to be among the specta-
tors.
Weakened by the loss of Quarter
back Pechstein and Halfback McMan-
us, two of the fastest men on the team.
the high school team will be up against
the strongest proposition of years as
the Quincy team will come to the city
well laden with experienced players.
Pechstein and McManus will not be in
the game tomorrow according to the
statement made by Coach Merrill to-
day owing to differences between the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-09
TAFT'S TRIBUTE
TO KEOKUK
In His Address Before the Deep Wa
terway Convention Held
CHICAGO

Chicago.
In his address before the third con-
ventlon of the kes-to-the-G Gulf Deep
Waterway Association at Chicago
Wednesday morning, William Howard
Taft, republican candidate for Presi-
dent, paid keokuk a tribute when he
called Keokuk the Beautiful City" in
speaking of the presidents trip down
the Mississippi year ago.
Joe Carwalho and Louis Sterne re-
turned home from Chicago last even
ing after being in attendance at the
convention. The sessions close this
afternoon and following the adjourn
ment the Chicago Association of Com
merce will entertain the delegates by
an automobile ride about the city.
Both Mr. Calwalho and Mr.. Sterne
are well pleased with the progress
made thus far by the convention
delegates and feel the convention
thoroughly successful.
The addresses today are by John A.
Ockerson, member of the Mississippi
River Commission and United States
official delegate to the International
congress of Navigation, recently held
in st. Petersburg, Russia, and Theo-
dore P, Shonts, president of the Glow
err Leaf-Alton System, and associated
with many other enterprises.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-09
PERSON AL

Bruce Westfall of Carthage is in the
city today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Curtis. ST., of
Mcntrose, spent the day in Keokuk.
Mrs. Frank Singleton was called to
Nauvoo this morning by the serious
illness of her mother.
Misses Ruth Bidamon and Edna
Hohl ere in the city attending the
celebration.
Joseph Carwalho has returned from
Chicago where he has been attend
ing the deep waterways convention
Misses Lucy Crossan, Phyllis Ochil-
tree, Marie Yeager, Mary Hull and
Jessie Emerson of st. Mary's academy,
Nauvoo, are in the city.
Mrs. Ella Taylor # Kirksville, Mo-,
is ir the city attending the fair.
Mrs. Anna Huston of PALMYRA, Mo-,
is in the city attending the fair.
F. S. Garlick of Des Moines = in
J the city on business.
c. e. Johnson of Croton is in the
city attending the fair
Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Pennock of Car
thage are in the city attending the
fair
Mrs. Clyde Wilson of Chicago is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. James L. Will.
son,
Miss Nellie sietes Of Memphis. Mo,
is visiting at the home of Miss Made.
line Corlas of No. 729 Rridge street
! Judge Miller of Carthage was a
! street fair visitor yesterday
! Herb Brownlee, Harry Davis, Col
onel Brownlee and Will Becker of Mt
Hamill are spending the day in the
city and having a good time.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-09
ABE RANER
IS ACQUITTED
Jury Again Frees Springfield Mob
Leadcr-Riot Conviction Now
Doubtful.

SPRINGFIELD. Ill.,, Oct 9.-After
sixteen hours deliberation, the jury In
the case of Abe ,Raymer alleged mob
leader, charged with destruction of
property during the recent riots. re-
turned verdict of not guilty Thurs
day afternoon. Raymer had previous
ly been acquitted of murder in con-
nection with the lynching of w. X.
Dcnnegan, an aged negro Evidence
was submitted that Raymer was with
that mob. and that he threw bricks at
Loper's restaurant. The instructions
Of the court were that if the evidence
showed Raymor was with the mob he
should be found guilty. This acquittal
is taken to mean that convictions can.
not be obtained in the remaining riot
riot cases.
There are scores of cases, involving
total of lis indictments, yet to be
tried. M
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-09

The ladies of the Unitarian church
80 preparing for { number of events
in tho near future in social way. The
Unity Circle of the Unitarian church
will meet next Wedno sday evening at
the home of Miss Nina Nelson where
the ladies of the circle will each turn
in twenty-five cents to church fund
and tell how they earned the quarter.
Wednesday evening of the coming
week the Unitarian ladies will enter
tain Mrs Vina Hassall Rossbach,
formerly of this city and now residing
in Belfast, Me-, at the home of Miss
Gonna Roche on Blondeau street.
The affair will be very pleasant. one
and program will be arranged by the
ladies.
A skiddoo social will be given at the
Unitarian church on the 23rd of this
; month. The affair will be given by
the ladies of the circle and I. good
time will be had by all who attend
Last evening at O'Clock at the
home of the officiating minister Rev
Potter, occurred the marriage of two
well known keokuk people, when the
i lives of Miss Lura Roth and Mr.. VIM.
Ball were joined in the holy bonds of
matrimony. The bride was very be-
comingly attired in dress of white
French chiffon over silk, and carried
shower boquet of brides roses. The
/ groom wore the customary black. At
i ter the 18th they will be at home on
South Twelfth street, where the
groom has home all prepared.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-09
BREAK RECORES
ON The X. & ".
Train Arrived From the West This
Afternoon With Five Hundred
Passengers Aboard the
Train.
THE T. P. & w. SPECIAL
Arrived at 1o:ao With Six coache.
and the Regular Train
Was Also Bringing
Others.

The crowds have not yet stopped
coming to attend the fair and one
would have been convinced of the fact
had they been at the depo.
this afternoon when the K.
& w. train arrived from
the west coming through from Center
vile and arriving here shortly after
schedule time. In. making good time
during SO heavy a week all roads are
doing we'll and none of the trains
have been over a half hour late dur
ing the entire week
The conductor of the K & W. train
stated this afternoon that there were
425 passengers on his train and that
he was kept good and busy between
here and Lancaster punching tickets
and taking care of all passengers.
Although the train is through from
Centerville most of the crowd started
boarding the train at Lancaster and
from there in people from Memphis,
Wayland and Kahoka kept crowding
the train at each of the stations.
When the eight big day coaches ar
rived here many of the passengers
were hanging on the steps and every
where handhold was available.
j. H. Cole, superintendent of the
Keohuk and Hamilton bridge stated
this afternoon that the number of
people coming to Keokuk on the in
terurban yesterday reached the total
of go passengers, making the num-
Der only few less than the same day
of the fair last year.
About ten per cent less than last
year was realized on vehicles and foot
passengers yesterday by the bridge.
The steamer Keokuk brought up an
other large crowd from below this
afternoon at 100 and carried more
! passengers than any previous trip.
/ This will probably be the last crowd
/ ed day of the fair and the people from
1 ont of town will return on their re-
/ spective lines this evening and tomor-
row although large number will stay
4 for the last day of the fair.
The special over the T. P. & w.
j which arrived about 1925 this morn
! ing will return this evening at 600
o'clock. The regular T. P. & w train
/ =, also run and arrived at 1890
1 with those who did not come on the
4 special.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-09
FEARFUL PSORIASIS
Lasted Four Years. Irritation was
Terrible. Cured by Cutlcura.

INV disease was psoriasis. 1t was
particularly bad case, affecting mo from
nv head to my foet, and the irritation
was terrible. I suffered for four years
off and on. had seen five doctors and
tried s,lndry remedies. but none gave
me any ease until tried Cuticura Soap
and Ointment. My case being very
bad one, it naturally took longer to
make a good impression, but after per-
severing day after day for a me nth,
seemed to make fair progress. be-
gan to use the Cuticura Remedies about
july, 1906. and my cure was complete
about October Of the same year. Alfred
Levy. 1, WINFIELD Rd., Wood Green,
a.. England, March %, 1908"
Cuticura Soap t2sc>. ONT t5orl. Resolyen vent
thr,i -hout the world Potter Drug Chem. Corp.
solo prons. 1877 Columbus Ave, Boston
as-Mailed Free Cuticura Book on Skin Diseases