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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-23
kaufman.slIbert

A marriage of note in Jewish circles
was solemnized at B'nai Birth hall on
West Pico street Sunday evening, June
81, when Miss Mildred Silbert was
united in marriage with ]. d. Kauf-
man, Rabbi Isidore Myers officiating.
The hall was beautifully decorated.
the couple standing under canopy OF
ferns and carnations. while the cere-
mony was performed In accordance
with Jewish customs in the presence
of the family and number of invited
friends, who proceeded to the brides
home, 1924 Bartlett, where an elaborate
supper was served.
The bride was attended by her sis
ter, Miss Rose Silbert, and Miss Anna
Kaufman; Charles Kaufman and Ben
jamin Silbert stood with the groom.
kilograms of congratulation were
read from friends and relatives in the
east. AL Harwitz was toastmaster, re-
sponses being made by Rabbi Meyer.
Blumberg, Covenson, Stein, Cummings
and Mrs. Greenberg. cousin of the
groom, who made hurried trip from
North Dakota to be witness Of the
marriage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kaufman have left the
city for short trip.
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TAKE YOUR CHOICE

Have you ever almost run into some
one on the street, and then lodged from
side to side for half minute, vainly
endeavoring to pass. while the other
person by some strange fatality Blocked
your every move by trying to pass you
in the same way?
Such was the recent experience of a
young man in Portland, Me. He and a
strange young woman had been going
through this performance for several
seconds, when his unwilling vis-a-vis
staggered him by saying:
We'll hurry up! Which is II to be
Ia waltz or two-step. "--Woman's
Home Companion.
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coaehanan Sentenced


A1rt Melquist, a coachman, was
SEM 20 jail for sixty days yesterday
py Justice Rose. He was charged with
annoying women in the neighborhood
OF Chester place.
Railroad Repairs Damage
Local officials of the Northern Pa
cine have been informed recently that
the damage caused by floods In the
northwest has been repaired and that
the main line and all branches Of the
road are open to traffic.
Heavy Imports at Redondo
Redondo was transformed into a min
iature metropolis yesterday when the
2I6-ton steamer, Santa Rosa, arrived
from San Francisco and unloaded sew
enteen carloads of merchandise. all of
which were consigned to Los Angeles.
: Gerson's Hands Saved
Herman Gerson, head animal keeper
at the Eastlake park zoo, who was at
tackled by a savage tiger several days
ago, will not suffer amputation of his
hands. 1t is reported at the hospital
that he is improving and danger of in
fectlon Is almost over.
Sold Liquor TO Indians
Pho Marcus. who pleaded guilty to
the charge of introducing liquor on an
Indian reservation, yesterday was sem
federal court to four months in the
county jail at San Bernardino. Marvin
Burt, a negro, pleaded not guilty to the
same charge and his case will be set
for trial later.
School Seeks Annexation
Residents of the territory known as
Rose Hill settlement have filed a petit
ton with Mark Keppel, county SUI
perintendent of schools. asking that
IL IL -.
joins Los Angeles on the northeastern
limits. representing 100 school children
and including the Rose Hill section. be
annexed TO Los Angeles for school pur-
poses only.
Flremen Overcome
Three firemen were overcome by
smoke while fighting a fire in the base
ment of the Hotel Baltimore building
at 429 West Seventh street early yes
terday morning. The building is oc-
cupied by f. II. Sawyer's grocery store
and the fire started among the empty
boxes In the cellar. An ambulance call
was sent in, but the firemen were re-
vived before the ambulance arrived.
speeders Fined
Eight violators of the speed ordinance
were fined yesterday by Justice Rose.
One forfeited his bail and three others
who were arrested Sunday failed to
appear. G. r. French, III. Brewer,
Harry Olive, c. II. Greenshaw, Roy
Symonds, r. A. Brassy. c, s. Brown
and r. H. Waight were fined. A. r..
Matteson forfeited his bail and #. Il.
Hughes. Z. v. Baker and C. r. Benil
failed to appear.
Beaten by Robbers
When Norman w. Kelson, 915 Sun
bury street. was about to get out of
bed to investigate a suspicious sound
in his room Sunday night. he was
struck over the head with blackjack
or some other weapon and rendered
unconscious. The thief then stole his
watch and "a and escaped. Kelson is
employed by the Empire Dairy COM
pany and at the time of the assault
was in one of the companys buildings
at $40 West Sixtieth street.
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To BE Home Wedding

The marriage of Miss Geraldine An
drews, daughter of Mrs. G. G. An
drews of South Grand avenue, and
Paul Gilhalfsen will take place tomor-
row evening at the home of Mrs. III. j.
Murphy on North Soto street in the
presence of relatives and intimate
friends only. Miss Gladys Carlisle,
cousin of the bride, is to be her only
attendant
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Annual raIlyho Party

xopeia club gave its annual tallyho
party in Laurel canyon Sunday. All
day was spent In the canyon, and this,
the longest day In the year, was pro-
nounced by all to have been the jolliest.
The party included Misses Claire
Creeth, Edna Lyons, Bernice Marcher,
Laura Mcdonald, Fastina Mckinley,
Lille Mclean, Clyde Walker. Smith.
Lillian Webb, Vera Aldrich, A. Paradis,
Louise Mitchell, Valiant; Messrs. H. M.
Ostrom, A. H. Foster w. P. Kelley, A.
]. Bendowslxi, Z. v. Blunt, A. s. Nc
Kinnon, e. o. Mclean, Warde L.
Heller, F. M. Cornell. Guy Roberts. c.
e. Riley, Cook and l.. G. Valiant.
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For Miss Lockhart

Miss Kathleen Lockhart, who is leav-
ing the latter part of the summer to
continue her study of music in Europe.
was complimented guest at a whist
given Saturday by Miss Annabeile
Jones of Park View avenue.
Prizes for the games, awarded to Miss
Lockhart and Miss Earlda Baker. were
a gold souvenir spoon and a gold hat
pin, and the score cards were sketches
of girls heads in crayon.
There were present Misses Claribel
Becker, Blanche Gieseke, Earlda Ba-
ker. Marjorie Baker. Mildred Durham,
Belle Meyer, Ella Gates, Margaret
Bushnell, Lucille Siegel, Ruth Teetzel,
May Hamilton, Alice Buchanan and
Phyllis Brewer.
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Wedding Invitations

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer G. Jordan of
Solano avenue have issued invitations
Miss Pearl B. Jordan, and Raymond
Heffelfinger. June 20. Mrs. Helen
Grant Thompson and Miss Halle Lund
gave dance Friday evening at 1000
Fair Oaks avenue, Pasadena, for Miss
Jordan, and Saturday Afternoon she was
the complimented guest at card
party given by Miss Annabell Han
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New York and Canada

Miss Ada Smith, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. George A, Smith of Bonsello av-
enue, left Wednesday for New York,
where she will join her sister. They
will go on to Canada a little later,
where they will spend the summer with
friends
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Their "Party" Call

About forty young people. members
of the Hermosilla club, who were en-
tertained recently at the home OF Miss
Margaret Rimpau on st. Andrews
place, called In body Saturday even
ing to pay their party CALL" and a
second good time like unto the first
resulted.
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Enaaaement Announced

At the home of Mrs. Ira Francis on
Hobart boulevard was recently am
nounced the engagement of Miss
Blanch Witherell, only daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George w. Witherell of South
Los Robles avenue, Pasadena. and
Ira Warren Smith of Attleboro, Mass,
who arrived from the east Sunday. The
marriage will take place July In
Pasadena.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-23
at IdYlIWlld

The season opened at Idyllwild Mon
day, June Is, with over fifty guests.
The daily stage from Helmet and the
new stage line from San Jacinto are
bringing new arrivals every day, ma
ture lovers who are attracted by the
vast reaches of sky and neighborine
mountain peaks, the song of the wind
in the pines. the murmur OF the brook
as it flows past great boulders OF
leisurely follows it's own sweet viii
past stepping stones and shadows, OF
who enjoy long horseback rides over
the trails that lead from the hotel In
every direction.
Among the guests already arrived
are Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Pearson, Riv-
erside; Harold s. Symmes and Mrs
Frank J. Symmes of San Francisco
DIR. and Mrs. HI. @. Brainerd, Mr.. and
Mrs Walter de Groot, Mr.. and Mrs. L.
w. Morgan, Mr.. and Mrs. 7. e. Burger
Los Angeles; Prof Joseph Grinnell
State university, Berkeley; r. Il. Pay
ton, Baker City; Harrison Spauldine
and Roger Bruce, Helmet. and Boyd
Oliver and Lloyd Wright of San
Jacfnto.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-23
THE GIRL FOR HIM

A Scotchman, wishing to know MS
fate at once, telegraphed proposal OF
marriage to the LADY OF his choice
After spending the entire day at the
telegraph office he was finally reward
ed late in the evening by an affirmative
answer.
tor when he delivered the message, I'D
think twice before I'd marry girl that
kept me waiting all day for my
answer"
INA. ma, retorted the Scot. "The
lass who waits for the night rates is
the lass for me. "-Everybody's Maya
zine.
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Society

MRS. Lynn Helm OF Ellendale place
H has issued invitations for a
1AA dance at the Annandale club
house the evening of June 80, the oc-
casion being q compliment to her
daughter, Miss Elizabeth, who has just
returned from school in the east
Miss Lola Heintz of Scarf street Is
entertaining with cards Saturday at
ternoon as q courtesy to Miss Helm.
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VISITING Relatives

Mrs Paliesin Evans of Oakland is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Samuel
Foy OF San Rafael Ranch. Mrs. Evans
will also visit her daughter, Mrs.
Harry G. Holabird, of this city.
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no summer In the East

Miss Gertrude Comstock of the col
lege of oratory of the University of
Southern California will leave for an
extended tour through the east
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Enoauement Announced

The engagement of Miss Julia Eber-
lein, daughter of Mr.: and Mrs. IA. @.
Eberlein, and Thomas Mitchell
Bridges. both of this city. has been
announced, the marriage to take place
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-23
VIII Attend Summer School

! Miss Wright, dean of the oratory de-
partment, University of Southern Cali
fornia, will attend the Chautauqua
Summer School of Expression.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-23
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF
nEatocnArIo MASS MEETING

Hon. Theodore A. Bell Will address
the people upon the issues OF the day
at Turner hall. 321 South Main street,
p. m. Tuesday, June %, 1908. Every
body Is cordially invited.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-23

Mrs. w. II. Porterfieid Of Sacrament
to is the guest OF her sister, Mrs.
George Steckei of West Twentieth
street. Mrs. Porterfield will sing at the
Ellis club concert to be given this
evening at Simpson auditorium.
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Buy American Typcwriters

The war department of France. after
competitive tests, has contracted to
buy Smith Premier Typewriters ex-
clusively for the next three years.
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Press Club Picnic

The, fiscal year of the Southern Cali
fornia Woman's Press club was brought
to a happy close yesterday with a bas-
ket picnic in Sycamore grove.
There were about twenty present and
following the luncheon the annual re-
ports of officers were reviewed and an
Informal discussion took place as to
the line of work to be adopted the en-
suing year. Plans discussed were only
tentative. but as outlined promise to be
even more delightful than has that of
the year just closed.
The date for the next regular meeting
is October IL.
Officers who will serve the club the
ensuing year are: Mrs. Harriet H.
Barry. president; Mrs. Harriet Will
Jams Myers, first vice president; Mrs.
Dora Oliphant Coe. second vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Mary Bowman. secretary;
Mrs Attic Stowe, treasurer. and Miss
Maritime Dietrichson, auditor.
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Wed In Des MoInes

The marriage of Miss Elisabeth Gem
evieve McNulty of Des Moines and
Clarence Bernard Smith of this city
was solemnized In ST. Ambrose
church in the brides home city June 16.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith arrived in Los
Angeles Sunday and are occupying
their own home at 21O6 West Thirtieth
street, where they will be at home
after July /.
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Sacramento Guest

In the early fall. Mr.. Bridges is a
member OF the Gamut club.
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aaiIina for Eurona

Mr., and Mrs. David Mccartney will
sail for five months tour in Europe
Wednesday.
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Wornen's Clubs

For Ebell Is the banner club.
Ebell the "bells" Is ever.
So here's a toast for each and all
Ebell. Ebell forever.
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THE CITY

Strangers are invited TO visit the exhibits
Of California products at the Chamber OF
Commerce building. on Broadway. between
First and Second streets. where free infor-
mation win be given on all subjects pertain
ing to this section.
The Herald will pay $40 in cash to any
enc furnishing evidence that will lead to
tne arrest and conviction of any person
caught stealing copies OF The Herald from
the premises Of our patrons
THE HERALD.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-17
NEWS CUT SHORT.

The annual convention of the Sunday
School Association Of the District viii be held on
November 70 Il. instead Of October 10 20 q. as
was Announced earlier in the summer.
On recommendation Of Health Onicer
WOODWARD. the Commissioners have appointed Dr.
SuSePu :; hinyoon as oacterioogist in the con-
day
BY the terms OF the will OF Maurice !
souie. deceased. dated September 4 1902 and eled
for probate yesterday ali of his property real and
personal. is bequeathod TO his wife Clara + sopIe
who is also named as executrix
The Indoor-outdoor Club and Round Ia
bic of the Young Woman's Christian Assoriatio,
will hold lawn fete Friday evening on the lawn
Of l7l9 Thirteenth street northwest Vocal and in
strimcnta music viii be furnished throughout the
evening.
Willard II. Myers, formerly an emplove
Of the National safe Deposit. Savings and Trust
COMPANY Of this city. sentenced 70 two years in
Moundsville last week on charge Of embezzlenant
was taken 10 the penitentiary yesterday morning
Myers was accompanied by W. p vickers guard
at the District Jail
St Paurs sanctuary choir assisted bv
the solnists Of the St Al0ysius choir will rrpcnt
the performance Of The Holy City at Gonzaca
College Theater. | street North Capitol street
Friday evening at O'Clock. A feature Of the pro-
gramme will be the singing Of Gruber's Gloria in
Excclsis" by the combined choirs. Ernest T. Win
chester will direct the choristers.
Edward white. eighteen years old. was
held I'm 81 900 bond fer the action Of the grand jury
by Judge Kimbal IN the Police Court yesterday on
charge Of highway robbery. White was charged with
two other youths with holding up and robbing Frank
Heard painter jun 6. Richard Johnson.
fifteen years old. of Whites companions was
held in $500 bond for the action Of the grand iury
by Judge De Lacy in the Juvenile Court yesterday
afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-17
TAFT MEN SEATED
BY BIG MAJORITY
Continued from Page One.

the credentials committee independent Of
the allies. Ex-Gov Yarmouth insisted
the only objection to his organization was
that It was the Lily White. and yet there
were seven colored brethren on his dele
cation.
The opposing faction. led by Walter
Cohen. said they were dissatisfied with
the action Of the national committee in
dividing the delegation between the fac
tons, and that what was needed was a
reorganization Of the party in the State.
The arguments in the Alabama contest
OF the allies were no more availing before
the credentials committee than they were
before the national committee. The COM
mittee by vote Of IS TO decided in fa-
vor Of the twenty-five sitting delegates
admitted by the national committee. The
rules OF procedure provide a roll call can
not be demanded except upon the request
Of twenty members Of the committee.
a test vote in detail was desired by
the allies upon the Alabama, the first
contest heard, but only sixteen members
could be mustered in favor Of IL. so the
question was decided by a viva voce vote.
There were two delgates contested in
the Fifth Arkansas district, but the con-
testants falling 10 appear. the commit
tee permitted the TAFT delegates 10 re-
main on the roll. The Taft delegates were
seated In the First and Third districts.
Arguments were heard in the First dis
trict. but the CONTESTANTS in the Third
district wer refused hearing. because
they had not appeared before the ma
ticnai committee.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-17
CONVENTION BULLETINS.

Republican National Convention Hall.
Coliseum, Chicago. June 16-The details
Of the convention proceedings told by
bulletins:
1870 o'clock-Delegates arriving. Gal
leries half filled Great applause occurs
as the band plays the Star Spangled
Banner" None OF the men who are di-
recting the affairs OF the convention is
in evidence.
Noon-Callfornia delegation marches
down hall with banner, the first State
banner seen In the convention. Band
plays Star Spangled Banner" again, and
there Is some cheering.
12:O1-A report spread through the
hall that Gov. Hughes had sent a letter
definitely Withdrawing his name. Tim
othy Woodruff says 1t is not so.
l2.6-National Committee Chairman
Harry S. New has just arrived with SEN
ator Burrows. They are greeted with
applause.
12:lO-Orders are given TO clear the cen
ter aisle and preparations are made to
bring the convention to order.
Chairman New appeared at speak
ers' stand and is greeted with the Wis
consin College cry by a gallery section.
l215-Sergeant-at-arm Owens orders
his assistant TO clear the aisles.
12:l6-Big purple banner with Tafts
picture on 1t brought down the center
aisle. The banner is labeled our candi-
date"
12:i7-The applause is very faint. lasting
! only a few seconds. The band strikes UP
THE Red. White and Blue" but there
! is absolutely no demonstration.
12:1S-Convention called to order by
| Harry s. New. chairman Of the Republi-
can National Committee.
l2:23-Before Chairman New began his
| speech. the reading secretary announced
that a flashlight picture would be taken
/ This was done
12:23-Chairman New began his speech
| 12:25-New's reference TO Roosevelt
aroused more applause than had anything
yet, hut It was nothing in the way OF a
| demonstration
12:26-The applause lasted less than 2
minute. The convention seems very colo
and apathetic.
12:27-Bishop Muldoon offers a prayer
l2:29-John R. Malloy, the reading sec.
retary. begins the reading Of the forma
call for the convention.
f2:S5-Reading of call finished.
12:37-Senator J. c. Burrows presented
for temporary chairman. He is cheered.
12:3S-Senator Burrows begins hi.
speech.
| 1:47-Senator Burrows finished. II wai
evident that the Senator had considerably
cut his speech.
! At 2:O5 convention adjourned until L
m to-day.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-17
PLATFORM STORY REPUDIATED
Publication Was Only n Tentative
Druft for Consideration.

The story from Chicago printed in
mornings newspapers. containing what
purported TO he a draft Of the Republi-
can platform as Il was tentatively ap-
proved by the administration. was yes
terday repudiated at the White House
in the following statement:
THAT which purpOrts to be the So
called administration platform. telegraph
ed from Chicago and published this
morning, is a mere tentative draft pre-
pared by one Of the members OF the resO-
lutions committee for submission to Mr..
Taft and President Roosevelt. with view
Of procuring his views upon certain
planks. A large Part of this purported
platform was never seen by the PTesi-
dent at all, and a number of the planks
contained in the remainder were sub
jected to amendments, verbal and sub
stantial This and other drafts were
tentative merely for information OF GER
tain members of the resolutions commit
tee. who were seeking the views OF va
rious prominent Republicans. Neither
the President nor Mr. Taft did commit
himself, or was asked to commit him.
self to any particular form OF platform
but various drafts Of proposed planks
were laid before BOTH