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Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-23
The Theaters

"ELEN GOFF. we'll known in Los
II Angeles and the east as con-
IL cert singer, has been engaged as
prima donna of the Manhattan opera
company and is expected to appear in
1.-The Little Kahn" a comic opera
which will go on at the Auditorium
next week. Negotiations also are I'M
der way with LIE Roy Jepson, and it is
likely that Mr.. Jepson, too, will be in
next weeks cast. Director Fred Eus-
tbs is by no means satisfied with the
showing made by his company upon
the opening night and complete reor-
ganization is in prospect.
Manager Charles York of the Los
Angeles theater has received a tele-
gram from John Cort saying that Kolb
and Dill will come to that house for
two weeks beginning August 8. The
Mason already has announced the same
comedians for an engagement of one
week beginning August 10. How the
mixup will end remains to be seen.
Mr.. York has no further information.
He does not even know what piece the
company will present here.
Frederick Belasco who is now in
San Francisco, is expected to return
TO Los Angeles next SUNDAY, anu piOD-
ably will remain here for about a
month before again going north. AT
ter that he will divide his time equally
between his Los Angeles and Sar
Francisco theaters.
Manager oliver Morosco and Press
Agent Montrose of the Burbank theatel
likewise are expected home Sunday
They have been away for a week on g
hunting trip. = message received al
the theater yesterday announced thai
the party had shot three deer.
Principals and chorus of the Gayet1
Extravaganza company at the Crane
opera house will go to the beach
| Wednesday as the guests of Manager
Drown The trip will be made il
automobiles and the Bathing Girls
from "Gayest Manhattan" will be giver
an opportunity to try dip in the
Pacific.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-23
AWAIT WRIGHT'S APPROVAL
ON SAN PEDR0'S REPORT
Secretary of Wars Signature VIII
Settle Harbor Lines as Recon-
mended by the Board of
Army Engineers

AS soon as Secretary of War Luxe
E. Wright affixes his signature TO tne
maps attached to the San Pedro mar
hor hoard committees report, just sent
to Washington, they will become Of
fetal records of San Pedro harbor lines
and the development of San PEDRO,
Wilmington and Long Beach water
front property can go ahead without
any delays.
It is believed approval will come as
soon as the war department experts
have had time to check up the meas
urements, which are scaled 10 thS
smallest detail of accuracy.
Col. John Biddfe, Capt. A. A Fries
and Lieut.. C. T. Leeds have signed the
report.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-23
NEGRESS CUT WITH KNIFE
DURING DRUNKEN FIGHT
Row on Alameda Street Results in
Woman Being Taken to ReceiV=
ing Hospital Suffering from
Three Wounds

In a drunken row yesterday at 10S
Alameda street Vida Thornton, a ne
gress, 26 years old, was slashed sew
eral times with pocket knife. She
was taken to the receiving hospital,
where her wounds-two cuts in the
shoulder and one in the thigh, were
dressed by the hospital surgeons. 1t
was necessary to take several stitches
in the thigh wound.
The woman accuses d. Baylus,
negro, of being her assailant. She says
that Baylus came into the place drunk
and began a row, which ended in the
cutting.
Baylus was arrested and locked up
at the city Jail on a charge of assault
and battery. The Thornton woman was
held on a charge of disturbing the
peace
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-23
MEXICAN PRISONERS SEEM
DOOMED TO LIE IN JAIL
Habeas Corpus Proceedings Cannot
Come Up Before Supreme Court
Until the October Term
Has Begun

That Magon, Villareal and Rivera,
the Mexican revolutionists who have
been confined in the county Jail for
eleven months, are destined to remain
there some time longer is indicated by
word received from Washington yes
terday by Job Hartman their attor-
ney, to the effect that the habeas cor
pus proceedings now before the su-
preme court cannot come up before the
October term.
Owing to Judge Wellborn's disclaim-
ing jurisdiction in the matter the men
will be unable to obtain their release
on bail unless an application should
be made to the supreme court, which
is on its vacation. Attorney Hartman
has not yet decided on this action.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-23
CHRISTIAN WORKERS HOLDING
THEIR SUMMER CONFERENCE

At the summer conference of Chris
tian workers, held yesterday afternoon
at Bible Institute hall, 260 South Main
street, addresses were delivered by Rev.
A. b. Prichard and W. L. Tucker.
These were followed in the evening
by street meeting gospel service.
Today's session Of the conference
will begin at S:45 a. M, with songs by
a chorus in charge of S. L. Todd. Ad-
dresses will be delivered by DR.. ]. A.
Gordon, Rev. r. A. Hadden and Rev.
Alfred InWOOd.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-23
KIM HAT does that sign mean, any
w way?" asked a fat, jovial man
of a studious stranger Who s.

of studious stranger who sat
beside him in one of the cars of the
Los Angeles-Pacific train, as they both
looked out of the window at the big
biIlboards on which there was picture
of the Coronado hotel with the words
THE LIMIT. in large letters in the
foreground 49,. -
The acetic gentleman adjusted his
glasses.
''When used in its slang sense" ne
began, in academic fashion, tine wore
limit has a derogatory meaning ana
cannot be construed into term of APP
probation. If used in its regular sense
meaning finality OF termination. can
not understand the application. -,
ut can't be used as term in poker,
said the fat man, as another or the
bjllboards flashed by, because in poker
the limit refers to the amount OF
money one is permitted to hazard, ana
7 am quite sure none of our best hotels
have anv such restrictions as that.
"You are quite right" said the otner.
ga good hotel has no limit. In my
study of the English language, win
esnecial reference to American COMO
ouiaIisms, the limit is always used 70
desipnate an unsavory extreme. as, 1or
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-23
BODY OF JOHN BOXWELL
AT REST IN R0SEDALE
Funeral Services for Former Resident
of Los Angeles Held at the
Chapel of Orr G.
Edwards

Funeral services over the body of
John Boxwell, a well known residen,
Of Los Angeles, who died Monday in
were held yesterday after
noon at Orr & Edwards chapel on
South Flower street.
The burial service was read by Rev.
Edmund Bowers, rector of All
Saints Episcopal church in Highland
Park. The body was inferred in Rose
dale cemetery
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-23
YOUNG ZIoNIsTs' ASSOCIATION
TO HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICE

The Young Zionists' association will
hold a memorial service this evening
at 3371s South Hill street in memory of
the late DR.. Theodore Herzl. Among
the speakers will be Col George N.
Black, DR.. 1. Myers and AL Horowitz.
The proposed picnic of the associa-
ton, which was to have been held July
26 in Santa Monica canyon, has been
postponed indefinitely.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-23

Every effort was made to secure his
earlier release, but the Suburban man
agement insisted upon his fulfilling his
contract, and Mr.. Belasco, rather than
engage some man of lesser ability or
experience, finally decided to wait un-
til Van Buren, can come here.
Until his arrival Hobart Van Zandt
Bosworth will continue both as direc-
tor and leading man of the Belasco
company.
The Suburban company is a stock Or
ganization which plays stock stars.
Amelia Bingham closed an extended
and profitable engagement there last
Saturday night, Henrietta Crosman
opening the following evening in a re-
YiYal of "A Country Girl"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-23
SCHOOL DISTRICT VOTES
BOND ISSUE OF $423
SparseIy Settled Region Near Gala
basas Establishes Record-5uiId-
ing Will Be Erected and
Furnished a

A bond issue for $42S, voted by the
Mount Olive school district goes on
record as the smallest issue in the his
tory of Los Angeles county. This dis
trict is in the Calabasas section and is
sparsely settled. Much of the land in
cluded in that district belongs to the
government and the total value of the
school property is estimated at $S480.
When the bonds, of which there are
nine of SAT each, are sold the school
trustees of the district will use the
money to buy lot and build and fur
nish a schoolhouse
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-23

A H. VAN buren, will come to the
u Belasco theater by the middle
Ia of next September as leading
man of the Belasco stock company.
Mr.. Van Buren, is an actor who is well
known in the east and in the Missis-
sippi valley, though he is practically
unknown on the Pacific coast. At pres
ent he is leading man with the Sub
urban Garden stock company, st.
Louis and the st. Louis papers have
praised his work very highly. For
merly he played leads with the Than
houser stock in Milwaukee.
Negotiations between Frederick Be
lasco and Mr.. Van Buren, began a
fortnight ago, but it was not until
Yesterday that contracts were signed.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-23
RESIDENTS ASK
NEW HIGH SCHOOL SITE

Residents OF the Burbank school DIS
trict are agitating for special cleo
ton to change the site of the proposed
new Union high school to the Luttge
property.
A petition signed by most or the
heads of families was fled YESTERDAY
with County superintendent of Schoois
Mark Keppel.
AS soon as the signatures have been
verified the decision anent speclai
election will be made.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-23

"There is just as good fish in the sea
as ever was caught" said the wife at
breakfast.
Il hope there is a lot better" replied
the husband, as he held his nose. 81
guess you'd better let the girl take this
mackerel outside. Yonkers States
man
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-23
e. j. Lowry Dead

FRESNO, July Pc. ]. Lowry, at
one time chief engineer for the United
States warship Vandalia, died suddenly
of apoplexy at 3 o'clock this morning.
He leaves a widow and four children.
He had seen many years service in
the navy.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-23
ConsclentIousI

Bill: you say he never goes fishing on
sunday?"
Jill: mo; he's conscientious He won't lie
ON the Sabbath n'-Yonkers Statesman
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-23

II YOU want to go east, C. Haydock, Agent
Illinois Central r. r., 11s w. 6th
The Washington times., 1908-06-29

The suffering which Cuticura Soar
and Cuttcura Ointment have aIleviateC
The Washington times., 1908-06-29
CAPTURE Of DIAZ
INSURGENTS PLAN
Mexicans Also Plot to Kill
Americans, to Rouse
United States.

Ell PASO, Tex. June 29.-hurther
lighting in Mexico IS threatened before
the day is over, according 20 advices re-
ceived here. Formidable bodies Of revo-
mtionists are reported to be marching
on both Torreon and MatamOras. Revo-
Iutionary leaders predict that Ciudad
Porhorio Diaz viii - captured
Il is reported that the uprising az
mines owned by Americans and the as
sassination Of United States officials
are planned by revolutionists. The I'M
mediate purpose is 10 precipitate trou-
BILE between Mexico and the United
states. Papers captured indicate that
both A. F. Sharpe, collector OF customs,
and Postmaster J. A Smith, OF TINS
city. were TO have been killed.
Reports from Las Vacas. where news
paper men have penetrated. indicate
that a hard battle was fought. Fifteen
insurgents and nine soldiers were
killed. while scores were wounded. Inc
fact that BenitO JuareZ. son Of Mexico 5
great patriot. has been brought into the
uI rising as the intended beneficiary of
Diaz's overthrow. gives the uprising
greater significance.
In this connection. fl is reported. Q
wealthy ranchman living near SaltlhO.
one OF JCareZ supporters. IS supplying
the funds for the revolution. and has
taken the field in person
The Washington times., 1908-06-29

Lawrence Cogsgrove. who says ne
lives IN san Francisco, was hned so
in the police Court this morning on a
charge Of carrying concealed weapons
He was given the alternative Of three
months IN jail.
Behind the. concealed weapons charge
lies a strange story. Cogsgrove is
mystery. He is unknown in the East.
although it IS alleged by the police that
he is wanted in many cities. He was
arrested yesterday by Patrolman Spring
nan. Of the Fifth precinct along with
a lad thirteen years old, who turned
out 10 be Herbert Myers, son OF An
drew X. Myers. a merchant of 1913 sum
NIT street. Baltimore The lad was
sent to the House OF Detention on
charge OF vagrancy and his father was
notified. lie told the police a weird
story or how the man COgsgrove had
Iured him from home. He said the man
had a strange power over him
Walked From Baltimore.
The two walked from Baltimore 70
Washington and Cogsgrove compelled
the boy 10 beg for food for them He
said he had been begging and living out
OF doors for q week and he was glad
the police had found him. Mr.. Myers
hurried 20 this city. and took his son
home The boy said that when ne
y anted 70 return home, CoSsSryFs had
threatened him.
Cogsgrove. according TO the father
had been hanging around the neighDor-
hood Of the Myers home for two weeks
previous 10 the disappearance Of his
son. and he had warned the boy against
him. 1t seemed that tOgsgrove never
went with men his own age or young
men. bat sought out boys.
Policeman Springmau said this morn
INK that every one OF a big crowd Of
BOYS. who made q practice Of hanging
around at a place called The Willows
in the southeast section had ben tat-
rOOed.
Professional Tattoer.
Cogsgrove would not reveal his iden-
tity and would give no other address
except san Francisco. He said that lie
was a professional tattooer, and was
working his way home on what he
The Washington times., 1908-06-29
HOLE IN STREET
BASIS FOR SUIT

NuTrel 3. Frazier. through his
father, Marion A. Frazier. today
brought suit against the District Of
Columbia for injuries which he received
May 13, when. while going home from
school on his bicycle he rode into a
hole in the pavement Of North Caro-
lima avenue and was thrown headlong
over the handle bars. The boy is If
teen years OF age. He claims $3.50
damages
It is alleged that the hole in the
street was filled with water and he
had no means Of detecting IT, A force
Of men IS now repairing the street
Frazier's attorneys are James B. Arch
or and John Lewis Smith.
The Washington times., 1908-06-29
WOMEN WAGE WAR
FOR CLUB LEADER
Federation Holds Exciting
Election Today in
Boston.

BOSTON, June 29.-The big day in the
convention of Federation Of Womer's
Clubs dawned this morning with signs
of trouble on the horizon.
This Is the day wheE the election OF
officers Will be held, and by the amount
OF sub rosa politics which has been
played Il is likely that when the ball
loting Starts this afternoon, the rivalry
Will grow even keener than it already
nas shown itself to be.
Yesterday was a day IF rest Tor the
delegates. 1t was spent yarioUsly, the
major portion of the women attending
both morning and afternoon worship IN
the various churches after which the
parks and other cool places were sought
Fortified b. this respite. the convention
opened this morning with practically
every delegate il her seat. and each
delegation primed for -he big demon
stration.
It was shortly before O'Clock wnun
the nomination committee went into
session, with indications that it would
be in session until half past two this
afternoon. The committee is engaged
in fixing up the slate in a manner
which will be satisfactory 70 all The
election itself is scheduled % start at
2.S0 o'clock this afternoon. and. aside
from the weather, it is going 20 be quite
warm.
Mrs May Alden Ward, Of MassachU-
sets. is a strong favOrite FOR the presI-
denCy, although she never has annOunc-
ed her candidacy. Mrs. Philip Moore,
Of Missouri the first vice president is
the logical candidate. Mrs. Philip Car
penter, a lawyer OF New York, is being
doomed by her delegation, and stands
a very good chance.
President Decker refuses to talk on
the situation further than 10 say il is
up TO the judgment Of the federation
as TO who shall succeed her. It L. said
( that the Massachusetts possibility ul-
{ ready has something like go votes
pledged for her
The Washington times., 1908-06-29
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The Washington times., 1908-06-29
DEATH VISITS MAN
ASLEEP ON COUCH

William f Harding, Of CSC Twelfth
street. passed from "a peaceful sleep to
g. ~ yesterday, and when the mem
,sss Of his family awoke they found ais
hfelCss body on the floor
.ir Harding. who W"S employed as
car inspector by the =: ashiugton Rail
way and Electric Company. spent Sat
urday evening with his family. When
they retired for the niEht ne stretched
out on the lounge for "a nap. When
Miss Harding found him yesterday he
lounge
The Washington times., 1908-06-29
COULD HARDLY
STOP SCRATCHING
Severe itching Humor on Joints
Made Movement DificuIt-Spf-
fered for a Year and a Half
Many Treatments Failed to Cure.
USED CUTICURA AND
ECZEMA DISAPPEARED

"I was suffering with eczema for q
year and a bali And mad tried all kinds
Of medical treetnaent bit without any
results. All the joints Of my body
we're Alleged 10 such a way that had
difficulty 20 Walking and moving about.
Il itched So at times that could hardly
keep rom screeohing It all tfa time.
] had suffered fer about s wear and four
months before trying CEticurS Soap,
Cuticura Ointment. and Cuticura Re
sol<e3t. After using CutieuFa for two
months regularly, pot missing day,
al sigIs5 Of eczema disappeared and
now YOU could not tell that ] ever had
eczen.a, cannot find words sufficient
e dc the Cutlcura Remedies justice.
Daniel Fisher, Jr., 1870 Lahsdown St.,
Baltimore, Nd, July 5, 1907.
The Washington times., 1908-06-29
Tattoo Man Sent to Prison;
Lost Boy Restored to Home

could earn. He declared that the razor
IN his possession. on which the coll
ccaIed weapons charge was based. was
for the purpose OF shaving persons who
wished 10 be tattoOed. He said lie never
tattooed anyone under age He also
declared that he did not coercs the
Myers hoy, but that the lad LETT with
him Of his own accord He liked him.
he said, and after showing hun the
Capital was going 10 take him back
hCmC-
complete tattOOiug outfit He declined
20 talk or 20 make any other eIpldua-
ti9ns. He was well dressed when ne
appeared IN court This morning
lie police viii communicate with the
authorities throughout the West "a an
attempt 20 learn something Of COgs-
grONe-s past.
The Washington times., 1908-06-29
BANK Is LOOTED
TO PLAY STOCKS
Cashier, Weeping in Cell, Com
fesSes to Embezzlement Of
S2O.OOO

ATLANTIC CITY, n J., June p
Sitting IN a cell in the Atlantic city jail.
Robert Ohnmeiss. T., assistant treas
urer OF the Marine Trust Company. cor
fessed that ne had stolen s2o.o0o from
the banks vaults and lost II ali u
bucketshop speculation along the board
walk
Announcement Of Onnmeiss' defaica-
ton. which has extended over a period
OF several months. caused q sensation
IN local society circles. and the shock
10 these who have known Olnmeis and
his we socially IS almost as great as
the stir caused in dvanC-al circles and
IN other banks waic.i unwlttingly Eave
been the vehicles by which his IhefIs
were concealed
On the authority Of state Banking
Commissioner Watkins. who made an
examination Of the f-lds and securities
OF the company. the bank IS 10 nc
danger because Of the defalcations.
The Washington times., 1908-06-29
Genuine "New York Mills"
81X9OSheetS at SOC
Regular Price, 90c

We guarantee these Sheets to be the genuine New York Mills
brand although they
acknowledged the best wOrldand
standard the makers New
Mills trademark which spot or
Of
York We shall
sell the tfuu
The Washington times., 1908-06-29
BELT LENGTHS
Worth 25c for
1Oc Each

Embroidered Wash Belt Lengths.
with scalIoped edge-made Of good
quality lawn or duck Various sizes
Sold by the length instead Of the
belt
Ample sizes Regular price, DC
One day at I0c length
DRESS Trimming DepL1
The Washington times., 1908-06-29
HER CLOTHING BURNED.

While cooking on an oil stove. Miss
Berdanette O'Connor. OF GIG New Jer-
sey avenue. narrowly escaped death yes
terday Her dress become ignited. the
flames enveloping her body. Members
OF the family rushed 20 her assistance
and the flames were smOthered. She
IS not seriously injured.
The Washington times., 1908-06-29
Showed Courage.

IN all the preliminaries Brown was
courageous. but knowing mis- condition
and his strength DR.. Roberts prepared
him. He told Brown just how every
thing would be done, and how IL would
be best for him to act. Several days
ago. the executiOner wanted 10 get
Brown measurements, but was reluct-
ant to tell him what he wanted. DR.
Roberts told him, and he calmly had
his neck measured his height taken.
and was weighed
Brown killed his brother following q
disagreement about girl Brown
slapped the girl. and his older brother
interfered. The two came 10 blows. and
the younger man got the worst Of the
fight He met his brother later and
shot him FIVE times. three times after
ne had fallen to the ground
The Washington times., 1908-06-29

MORE PRACTICAL.
How the speakers face shines,"
Inspiration
''Pcrspira ton
The Washington times., 1908-06-29
Midsummer Notion Sale

Extra large Hair Rolls, covered
with silk net, = inches. All n0c
SnadeS- Special ----.-----.....-.-. Z =
Extra grade silver plated Thimbles.
rich embossed designs Worth 10c
2JC- Special .------..--.-.--..AO
Large size Tomato Pin Cush- Ic
ions, neatly ade.--...............+
Tubular AIohsir Shoes Laces. I.
IL, and II yard lengths SDe- &C
cial price a dozen
Marcel Waving Irons, four
prong style. Worth 19c- Spe- fOC
The Washington times., 1908-06-29

Dexter's Knitting Cotton, in
Do. ce a bal. y
rape Measures. made of fol5eS
S3teens double stitched and metal
ends Regular price, &C each. nc
White Cotton Tape, superior Quail
ity, all widths Up 10 one inch.
10 yard rolls. Worth 19c- Spe- inc
Bone Bodkins. worth &c &c
-N- =
Smiths or CrOwIey's Blue Label
English Needles Regular price nc
&c Paper. Special price---..---....z
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-24
PERSONAL.

Miss Jane Mahoney and Mr.. Michae
Cullen vera married st st. Mary'E
Church yesterday morning by Rev.
Father II. ]. Cutler. The groom had
as his best man Mr.. Ernest De Grsu,
while the maid of honor was Miss Mar.
garet Mahoney, a sister of the bride.
Mrs. Lizzie Bender, of New York, ID
visiting her mother, Mrs. VIM. Chsun'
cey, on south Fairfax street.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. f. TIGER left last
night to visit their sons, Wilmer and
Henry, who are now locat ID Ia Charles
ton, W. Va.
Mrs. Cora Mullin, formerly OF Bali.
more, bat who has removed to Wash.
ingten, has been on visit to Mrs. John
Olapdore for the past week. Mrs. Mul.
lin was formerly Miss Cora Olapdore, Of
this city.
Mr.. Harry Fisher, formerly Of this
city, but Low connected with the o. q
0. Railroad in West Virginia, Is in the
city on short visit. He says the ten
dencY in the country from which he
comes is for Bryan.
Mr.. George Troth, a we'll known resi-
dent OF Accotink, and who has many
friends in this city, fell yesterday and
broke bis ankle.
Mr.. E. Risden is visiting friends in
Charlottesville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-24
A l.. 1. INSPECTED.

To the presencs Of lsrge gathering
including many ladies, the annual In
spectio1 of the newly oTganizad Alexsn'
dria Light Infantry, designated as Com.
piny G, First Vnginis Regiment, com
msoded by Capt. F. L. Slsymaker, was
made last night in Armory Hall by Col.
10 Lane Stern, inspector general of Vir'
ginia. Fifty three members we're 10
line, and the new soldier boys made al
excellent shooting. Msj. James E. King
and his staff were also inspected.
Col. Stern said this inspection wfs
the best showing made by g Company
for long time. He also said ne he'd
heard reports of the good record made
by both the new company snd the 2nd
Battalion, commanded by Major James
E. King, Of which the new company is q
part, at the Chicksmsugs encsmpment
this summer. Regular drills will be re-
sumed next week In the khaki service
uniform.