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The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
PROPHET CAUGHT ASLEEP.
Negro Deprives Him OF Sword, but
II Killed with Knife.

Cairo. June l3.-The false prophet,
Abd el Kader. who treacherously murder
ed Scott Moncrien, fed on a donkey.
He fell asleep on the way, and was rec
ognized by a negro, who took away his
sword and awoke him. The negro then
told him to come with him. intending to
hand him over to the authorities. But
Add el Kader possessed a knife, with
which he killed the negro.
He was afterward met by six Arabs,
who took him and bound him fast. AS he
refused 20 walk, he was tied to an anga-
reeb and carried to Katfyia. Add el Ka-
der and some Of his followers were cap
tured by the people in the neighborhood,
which shows that the local natives have
no liking for rebels against the govern
ment.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
vaccinntcd on the Checks.

London. June 13.-It was stated at yes
terday's meeting OF the st. Georges (Han-
over Squared Guardian that nurse in
the 'workhouse had accidentally vacci-
mated herself on both cheeks IN the
course Of her duties. She will be absent
from duty for two months, and Il IS
feared that two deep scars win be left.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14

the cities, towns, villages, and hamlets OF
the British Isles. but also. 20 use the
words OF the Archbishop OF Canterbury.
from our most distant colonies, from the
United States, from the cities and plains
OF our Indian empire, from the borders Of
the Arctic Circle, and from the islands OF
the Southern seas" Those who will meet
will be Of all colors-white and yellow,
brown and black
VIII BE Big Gathering.
Some idea OF the aims and organization
of the congress will be obtained from a
comparison with existing church gather
ings. 1t will differ from the annual church
congress, lnasmuch as not only has every
one OF the 251 dioceses scattered ali over
the world been invited 10 send delegates,
but also each see has been consulted in
the drafting OF the programme. II will
differ from what is known as the Lam
beth conference. which is a decennial
gathering of ali the bishops Of the Angll-
can Communion, because Of its represent
ative membership. being composed OF
archbishOps, bishops, deans, archdeacons,
canons. prebendaries. priests. deacons,
laymen, and women. And. thirdly, II will
differ from any previous religious or po-
litical meeting. or series Of meetings. be-
cause Of the fact that five years have
been spent not only In the organization OF
the details OF the congress, but also in
preliminary discussions and the study OF
probable subjects for consideration.
The congress will commence on Monday
with a celebration Of holy communion In
Westminster Abbey. This will be fol-
lowed by an intercessiOn service for the
workers. also at the abbey, and a recep-
ton OF delegates in the evening. The
meetings proper will be conducted on the
sectional principle which obtains at the
meetings of the British Association. Sew
erol halls have been engaged. among
them being the Royal Albert Hall, Cax-
ton Hall, and the Church House, West
minister.
In the evenings mass meetings will be
held at the Albert Hall. In addition, four
great evening services will be held dur
Ing the congress at St. Paul's Cathedral,
and the four selected preachers VIII rep
resent Asia, Africa, Australia, and Amer
iCu
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
RUBIES NOW MADE TO ORDER.
limitations Gems that Even Experts
CnnnOt Distinguish from Genuine.

Berlin. June 13-The announcement will
shortly be made in Berlin that Privy
Councillor Prof Miethe. OF the celegrated
Charlottenburg Technical College. has
won an important new triumph for Ger
man science by devising an entirely sue
cessful and practicable method of making
artificial sapphires. rubies. and emeralds
Of any desired size or shape.
Experts are so satisfied Of the purity
OF Prof Miethes products and of the
practical imposslblity of distinguishing
them from natural gems that Russian
grand duchess has just placed an order
for a yellow sapphire weighing forty
carats.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
Makes improvements.

But lately have been experimenting
with apparatus which will enable US 70
send a message IN both directions at
once. The experiments have been quite
successful over a distance Of three or
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
CHURCHMEN TO MEET
Remarkable Religious Gath
ering Tomorrow,
EIGHT THOUSAND DELEGATES

Members of Anglican Faith from All
Chimes and of All COIOrs VIII Meet
TO Discuss Matters of Fnith and
MoraIs-Wiu Hold First Meeting
in Westminster Abbey.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
IMPROVES WIRELESS
MarcOni Now Able to Send
Messages Both Ways.
CAN LOCATE SHIPS IN FOG

By Finding Out Their Exact LOca-
tiOns Collisions Can BE Avoided.
tic Carries About 1000 Words q
Day-win Soon BE Doubled.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14

Among the subjects discussed at the
recent Inter-Slavonic Conference al
Prague, were the arrangements FOR the
forthcoming preliminary congress IN that
city the plans for the Slavonic ExhibI-
tion in 1911 on the occasion OF the fiftieth
anniversary OF the emancipation of the
Serfs. and questions relating 10 n Slav-
onic bank and a Slavonic telegraph
agency. Russian journalists were invited
TO attend the congress OF Slavonic Jour-
nalists at Laibach in September.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
COUNCIL CONFIRMS
STATE BOND SALE
HALF MILLION DISPOSED OF AT
SACRAMENTO
Endorsement of Aqueduct Project by
Commonwealth Adds Value to
the $2s,ooo,ooo Issue of
Securities

The city council, In special session yes
terday afternoon, confirmed the sale of
$50 900 of owens river adequate bonds to
the state board of examiners at Sacra-
mento, word reaching the city officials
by wire at a'clock that the deal had
teen closed
The session was first called in the
morning but the final telegram had not
come then, and another session was held
at o'clock, the councils action being
merely a formal though necessary step.
City Treasurer c. II. Hance and Ad-
visory Counsel W. b. Mathews of the
adequate board are in Sacramento to
close the negotiations.
This substantial Endorsement by the
state of the big water project will go far
in the eyes of bond investors in showing
the worth of the securities.
The special business of the council was
divided into two classes.
One clause was ito receive and take
action on the report of the city treasurer
of the sale and delivery December 81.
1907, to the seate board of examiners of
the state of California for the state of
California Of $4,000 water works bonds
of the city of Los Angeles, being the
initial part of the issue of S23, 000, 600 bonds
authorized at the special election held IN
said city June IL, 1907
The second clause was ito consider and
take action upon an ordinance ratifying
and confirming the sale and delivery to
the state board Of examiners of the state
OF California for said state of $780, 900
water works bonds of said city, being the
initial part of the issue of $23 900 bonds
of June Il last"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
MISS FLoRENcE MARKS
Double Wedding

A DOUBLE wedding took place last
IN night at midnigh, at the home OF
IA Mrs. Grace T. Stedman, 1901 Georgia
street. the VOWS being pronounced just
as the new year was ushered in. The
contracting parties were Miss Rose f,
Ogden and Vane Stedman. both of this
city. and Miss Edith Berg, formerly OF
Seattle and Hugh Whaley. The house
was bright with Christmas bells. smilax
and holly berries. and the ceremony took
place in the parlor under bower of red
crepe paper. Miss Verna Stedman at
tended Miss Ogden and Miss Linda Lin
bloom served ] ISIS Berg as bridesmaid.
The service was read by Rev. Edwin r.
Brown, assistant pastor of Temple Bap-
fist church. in the presence of about six
ty guests For the wedding march Miss
Christine Nelson played THE Sweetest
Story Ever Told" Following the cere-
mony refreshments were served in the
dining room, where the decorations were
in green.
Miss Ogden chose for her wedding
gown pale blue messaline over taffeta
and carried white carnations, while Miss
Berg wore cream silk over taffeta and
her bouquet was of white roses.
After a short trip to nearby points the
Young people will return to the city to
make their home. Mr.. Stedman is pro-
prietor of the National Electric works in
this city and Mr.. Whaley is connected
with Brauer & Krohn.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
concordla Ball

The New Years ball given at the Con-
cordia club last evening was one Of the
deliberately appointed functions of the
year.
Beautiful floral and electric effects OBJ
tanned in the ballroom, where the vivid
red Of polnsettias and carnations We'd
with a myriad incandescent lights and
ropes of smlax gave a strong contrast
of color. Flowers and all decorations IN
the diningroom re of a soft rosy pink.
Special guests of honor were two young
women who made their formal entrance
into society last evening. Miss Amy He'll
man, daughter of Mrs. IL. w. Hellman
of g5S South Hill street, and Miss Florence
Marks. granddaughter of Mrs Hannah
Hamburger of 1147 South Flower street,
who has just returned from a nine
months European trip with her mother.
Miss Hellman wore a beautiful imported
gown of white chiffon made empire with
garniture of costly lace and pink baby
roses The same tiny blossoms were
worn in her hair. Miss Marks was also
in an imported robe of white tulle, en-
broidered with gold beads and showing
here and there effective touches of orange
colored velvet.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01

temple, has made the following report Of
the charity work done by the Shriners at
Christmas time:
EVERY member of our temple through
out our jurisdiction is earnestly requested
to investigate the needs of his neighbors'
and II he finds any family or person.
without regard for creed, race or color.
who will not receive a visit from Santa
Claus notify your potentate what funds
will be required to assist In making this
family or person a little happier by some
necessary Christmas gift or supplies Tor
a Christmas dinner, and your potentate
will send you a check to purchase what
ever is required. On account of the de-
mands which will be made upon us no
check will be sent in excess OF 20 10
anyone.
an looking around don't forget that we
are particularly anxious to assist little
children who look forward to the Visit
of Santa Claus, but perhaps this year
something may prevent his visit unless
w assist.
please do not forget to write the poten-
tate freely about the cases in which you
are interested, and the check will be sent
YOU and it will be your duty to buy the
Christmas gifts and make some one
Chr mas brighter and happier
"Al Malaikah temple last year built a
cottage at the Barlow sanitarium, and we
now contribute each month to this splen-
did institution the amount necessary to
pay the cost of maintenance of the two
unfortunates who may occupy the tWo
teds in our cottage"
In response to this notice over 100 men,
bers of AL Malaikah temple, from the ter
ritory of Bakersfield and San Luis Obispo
south to the Mexican border, write the
potentate advising of some cases where
Christmas cheer was required, and checks
of IS each were mailed to our members
TO personally see that the cases under
their observation were properly provided
for.
December IS the Associated Press an
nounced the following order issued by
the postmaster general;
"Ordered. That hereafter and until the
close of the first day Of January, 1908.
postnasters are directed to deliver all
letters arriving at their respective post
Offices addressed plainly and unmistak-
ably to Santa Claus without any other
terms or expressions identifying the per-
son to whom such letters are intended,
to any regularly organized charitable So
ciety In the city or town of address, to be
used exclusively for philanthropic pur-
poses In the event that claim should be
made by more than one such society for
letters so addressed. such letters will be
equally divided according to number be-
tween or among the societies making such
claim"
No charitable organization having made
demand for these letters l. as potentate
of AL Malaikah temple decided that our
shrine should take up the work, and 62e
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
BEAUTIFUL HORSE WILL
BE GIVEN AWAY TODAY
Drawing for Arabian Steed VIII Take
Place at Desmond's Store at 1880
o'clock-Three Numbers
to BE Drawn

The drawing for Bedouin, the beautiful
$1,000 Arabian horse, will take place at
Desmond's furnishing goods store at II 80
o'clock today.
Mr.. Desmond has taken every precau-
tion to guard against the appearance of
favoritism. He has had little tablets
printed with numbers corresponding to
those ON the tickets given out to pur-
chasers, and these are placed in glass
case. The bookkeepers will make affi-
q Wits that for every number held cor
responding number can be found in the
case.
Some one will be selected from the
crowd to draw out the numbers. Instead
OF but one being drawn three will be
taken out. The first number will be de-
clared the winner. In the event the
holder of the number cannot be found
within a reasonable length of time the
second number wins. The second number
will be allowed sufficient time, and In
case the holder cannot be found the third
number wins.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
LIBRARY DIRECTORS
PRAISE LIBRARIAN
LUMMIS SAVES CITY THOUSANDS
EACH YEAR
Reforms and Economy Increase Cir
cuIatlon and Registration With
out Corresponding Expan-
sion In Expenses

The annual report of the public library
directors, filed yesterday, pays nigh tri-
butte to the efficiency and economic abil'
ity of Librarian Charles F. Lummis in
the management of the Los Angeles pub
lie library, eleventh largest in the United
States. This library is one of twenty
two existing in the flower city.
In registration the troublesome red
tame of the past has been removed by a
simpliication which saves more than the
salary of the librarian in actual cost, and
greatly facilitates the public convenience.
After consultation with the leading IL
brarians 1T was decided by the board to
issue borrowers cards at once to any
person in the current city directory OF
Los Angeles or to any one guaranteed by
any person in the directory. This re-
form, put in operation on November 4,
1907, brought the largest registration the
library ever had.
In the reminding of library books an
economy of $4,000 to $1,000 year has been
effected. Three bidders are in constant
competition in placing indestructible bind
ings.
The purchase of books has now become
a large item, amounting in the present
year to $18 900. This is being safeguarded
by making a department of book orders
with formal requisition system.
There mas Deen progressive economy the
last year In purchases. In all buying
more favorable figures have been re-
ceived.
Referring to Librarian Lummls the d.
rectors' report says:
We extend to our librarian our
hearty and grateful thanks for his
untlring energy and constant and
assiduous attention to duty.
The city of Los Angeles is particu-
larly fortunate In possessing as libra
rian man of such marked ability,
great resourcefulness and agressive-
ness.
Hardly a meeting of this board is
held without receiving from him a
suggestion or recommendation of a
constructive character.
He is certainly a builder and is
never satisfied to follow a policy
which oftimes is designated by some
as conservative but which, in fact,
stands only for mediocrity.
We hope that we will have the good
fortune of his services for many years
to come
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01

letters addressed to Santa Claus were
received every request contained therein
being carefully investigated and every
worthy case has had attention.
Hundreds of children who otherwise
would have had no Christmas We're MADE
merry by gifts, selected according to their
own desires as set forth in their pleas to
Santa Claus, and, in addition, nuts ana
candy were supplied to all.
Clothing and shoes for every needy case
were furnished, and large quantities OF
groceries were delivered as Christmas
presents to the parents of the poor chill
dren.
Over fifty parcels were sent by express
and mail to children living outside Of the
city Of Los Angeles-as many of the little
ones in the nearby. cities addressed their
communications dW5anta Claus Los An
geles.
What mother of five little children
living in Hollywood wrote:
II wish to express my gratitude OF
your kindness in sending the children the
presents they asked for in their letter TO
Santa Claus. You made their Christmas
such a happy one, and we are indeed
grateful to the Shriners. If you could
have seen the joy these toys gave them
you would be paid for your trouble In
sending them"
Dear Santa-I received the nice doll
| buggy you sent me, and the big bag OF
candy and nuts, and thank you very
much for 1t, and I hope you will make
somebody else as happy Christmas as me.
Well, I must say good by; give my love
to yourself.-From a little girl
| My Dear Santa Claus-You are so very
kind that 1 thank you so much for those
lovely presents you gave me. I shall
never forget the first Christmas In Call
fornia, you made me so happy I wish
/ could send you something too. I shall
write my papa what you brought me-
From little boy.
Will you accept the thanks Of we
grown ups" for the pleasure you gave
these poor children here in Manhattan.
The youngsters firmly believe 1t was
"Santa" who sent their boxes-all of
which have been received-and their Joy
is unboundedl So on behalf of them and
the few of us who know. I thank you
most heartily.-From a lady at Manhat-
tan Beach to Santa Claus and his helpers.
To those who assisted in this splendid
work Of making the hundreds of poor
little children and their parents happy
at Christmas tide, desire to express my
deep and sincere appreciation.
Several ladies' worked days and nights
in this glorious work and number of
the postal employees after twelve hours
OF their arduous duties worked many
hours for the little children.
To those who loaned automobiles feel
that our shrine is under lasting obliga-
tons.
This report will complete my two years
of service as potentate Of AL Malaikah
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
Society

A NONcs the many delightful house
parties of last evening, where
"A friends gathered to watch the old
year out and the new year in. was that
at which DR.. Walter Lindley and Mrs
Iindley were hosts at their handsome
home. 2oo7 South Figueroa street.
The company was hidden in compli-
ment to twelve gentlemen, who have
been for some time connected with the
California hospital as resident ply
sicians, namely: Doctors S. ]. Quint, C.
w. Pierce, John NJ. Dunsmoor, G. w.
Decker, ]. T. NJ. Allan, Harris Garcelon.
W. l. Moloney. H. NJ. voorhees,, ]. R.
French. Asked to meet them were
other members of the medical profess
sion and their wives, with few other
friends.
The guests gathered just before
o'clock when supper was served In the
dining room, the three tables being
bright with the Christmas coloring OF
scarlet and green. An informal pro-
gram of music and stunts" filled the
remaining time until IL by the clock.
when Iofmal BIeSlHS was
to the new year.
The guests partaking Of DR.. and Mrs:
'Lindleys hospitality were Doctors and
Mesdames S. ]. Quint, c. W. Pierce, Ar
thur F. Godin. Donald Skeel, Francis
T. Anton, Raymond G. Taylor, Alfred
Fellows, John M. Dunsmoor, c. w.
Decker, ]. T. M. Allan, Harris Garce-
lon, W. l.. Moloney; Mr.. and Mrs. Philip
Kitchin, Mr. and Mrs Samuel F. Both
we'll: Miss Julia B. Monette Doctors
II. NJ. voorhees,. ]. L. Lowman, o. P.
Sundin, ]. r. French.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
LIKE APPROACHING STORM,
F0RECASTER is AT SEA
Unsettled Weather Is One Best Bet
for New Years Day--Seasons
Precipitation, 2.o7; Last
Year, COY

The weather for New Years day? Well,
It's hard to say just what to expect and
even the man who is supposed to possess
a knowledge of such things, acquired by
lopg experience and diligent application
to his work, is, like the storm which may
reach this vicinity, at sea.
Forecaster Wollaber believey however,
that conditions favor unsettled weather
and bases his belief on the continued
unsettled state of weather of the Wash
ington coast. But the future movement
of this storm is not at all certain. as
1t is now foollshly cuttipgup at some
distance from land and where there Is
water enough already. 1t may do one OF
two things, move northwArd or inland.
In the latter event heavy rain viii oc-
cur In this vicinity in The near future.
The seasons precipitation up TO last
night was 2.O7, compared with GOT last
year. and the wetness Yesterday amount
ed to just .03 inch.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
Marriage Announced

Mrs. z. E. Teter. 800 West Thirty
sixth street, announces the marriage of
her daughter, Miss Emmadele Teter. to
Claude Otis Henry. the ceremony having
taken place in Christ Episcopal church
Sunday evening. Rev. Baker p Lee read
the service of the English church. and
guests included only members of the two
families
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
TO REIMBURSE EMPLOYEES
WHO DISCOUNTED WAGES

The city will reimburse city employees
who were obliged to pay interest to the
Los Angeles banks which discounted their
pay checks during the recent stringency.
City Auditor w. c. Mushet asked the
city council to authorize him to create
fund from which to reimburse the men,
and 1t will cost about $4,000 to do so.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
Lankershim Ball

over 500 invitations were sent out by
Chief Clerk Larm OF the Lankershim for
the New Years eve ball held there last
night. Dancing began at o'clock and
continued until midnight, when the lights
were turned down AMI an electric sign
reading Happy New Year" was dis
played.
Then down the main stairway came a
figure of thu old year closely followed by
a tiny girl representing the year 1908,
who drove the poor old year about until
be finally fed through the door into the
night.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
Informal Luncheon Club

Mrs. Walter Ambrose Of the Eden
apartments entertained an informal
luncheon club of which she is a member
yesterday afternoon. The guests were
Mines Richard Hermann. John Donnell,
Raymond Bradford. A. Oliver, Frank
Yoakum. Misses Ethel Fraser, Blanche
CEenot Mildred Thomas and Grace Carr.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
Burres-McCIain

The marriage of Miss Jessie Belle Nc
Gain and Charles c. Burres was solem-
nized last evening at the home OF the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Nc
Clain, All East Forty-first street, by Rev.
o. M Andrews of the Woodlawn Avenue
Methodist church. Miss Bertha McClain
attended her sister and Harry McClain
stood with the groom. Miss Margaret
Howic carried the ring. w. H. Boothley.
Ralph McClain and Norman Kellogg
ushered. Mendelssohn's wedding march
y as rendered and Miss Rosalie Maetsky
sang That's What the Rose Said to
Me-"
The bride was gowned in white mar
quisette over taffeta, with veil and orange
blossoms. and carried a bouquet of white
roses. The bridesmaid was In pink silk
and carried pink roses.
After the ceremony supper was served
and later Mr. and Mrs. Burres went TO
their new home, $50 East Fortieth street
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
Widely Entertained

Mrs George T. Prince of 900 East
Twenty-seventh street is entertaining her
brother Benjamin j. Green of the U. S.
navy, who has been enjoying a shore
leave Of three months. Mr.. Green, who
during his visit has been widely enter
tanned, is expecting his recall about the
middle of the month.