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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-15
MRS. FITCH, WEARIED,
IS SEEKING DIVORCE
MINING MANS WIFE TIRED OF
MARRIED LIFE
Worked as stenographer for six
Months In Order to Establish Her.
self In Absolutely lndepend-
ent Position

while George A. Fitch and his wife
lived in apparent happiness, a spirit OF
discomfort pervaded their home, cor
roding the love of years, until the most
commonplace association became a
source of distress. Fitch Is a wealthy
mining man, while his wife, Mrs. Cor
rine A. Fitch, is popular In Los All
geles social circles.
Fitch filed suit for divorce q montn
ago. and on the same day his wife toio
her attorney she could not longer en-
d,,re her married life. Fitch, hesitat-
ing. as If reluctant to tell the story OF
his domestic troubles, testified IN THIS
action In Judge Bordwelrs court yes
terday. oo.,, ia
1--WE were married in 1898, ne salo,
1--WE were happy for rev yeMtS, "''1
fnen we both became miserable.
cannot say what the cause was; there
seemed to be none. My wife says sne
has lost oil affection for me, ana Whei
made overtures she repulsed me-.
seven years after the marriage Fltcn
said. his wife studied stenography "
order to place herself in pos,tiol
where she could be Independent OF MIN
III this she succeeded, but after six
months work in offices they We're re-
united and lived together until August
20 of this year. -,
.aThen," said Fitch, Il received can
from my wife's attorneys, VINO toio Ine
she could not live longer under exlstlns
conditions. l at once filed suit loi
divorce .o
Mrs. benjamin w. Fernald. at whose
home, 1119 Trenton street tne rlec ,ll
lived. said Mrs. Fitch told her she was
miserable. that she had ceased TO love
her husband and had grown tired OF
him. ., s.,.,,as
,,reu ~ their difficulties" said Mrs
Fernald. land while she treated her
husband with the utmost indifference
nobody believed there was any serious
trouble" ..uas .,,,+,,
the testimony and continued the case
until o'clock Wednesday when, II is
expected, Mrs. Fitch herself VIII tes-
49, other Divorces Granted
A decree of divorce was granted yes
+a,.dav 10 7. M. Stokes from Myrtle
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-15
WOMAN ASKS THAT
HOMELESS CATS Be
TREATED HUMANITY
c,tv Authorities and Prosecutor Re-
quested to Put an End to Mis-
ceIianeous Distribution
Of Fellnes

That tabby cats and tommy ca.s
which are in the habit of pracIlciils
Beethoven's Fifth symphony en- ui ,9
hacL Aance on moonlit nights, ana al
those who resort to the garbage ean
for their table d'hotes, especlany LIZ
poor little motherless KITTENS WhlSa
hang around doorsteps waning noi spE
,,nills,nan n the hope that he will splll
i little over the side. should be cared
for or hunianely destroyed is the peliet
Of MANY citizens of Los Angeles, WING
have anpealed TO the authorizes anu
10 the prosecuting attorneys once.
IT want to protest against the con-
temptible practice of people VINO nave
female cats that bring litters OF youns
into the world and allow these XII
tens to live few weeks anu 'netl
sneak out early some morning and
leave them in somebody's yard" said
Mrs. Mary ,E. Corwin of 2705 Temple
street yesterday. -,
"These poor little creatures are driv-
en- from house to house, and grow thin
nnr and thinner and dogs are set on
them, but still they cling tenaciously
to life till some one takes pity on them
and they find protection or mercirul
death
tunates drifts to me, to harrow my
feelings with its little starved body
and the hunted, frightened look in its
eyes. They always find a refuge with
me, and when they become plump and
pretty place them in homes wherever
can.
I'm our advanced stage Of civ1lzatioh
we should have humane laws regulat-
ing the existence of these domestic
animals. the cat and dog, which are
entirely dependent on us for food, shell
ter and protection. Those who allow
them to multiply and do not destroy
The cat club and the Humane society
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-15
RUSH ACCEPTS NOMINATION
TO OPPOSE M'LAcHLAN
Seventh District Congressional Com
mittee Gets Acceptance from Cam
dIdate, Who VIII Make Ener-
getlc Campaign

Judson r. Rush yesterday officially
notified the Los Angeles County Demo
cratic committee which also constl-
tutes the seventh congressional COM
mittee with such additions as Mr.. Rush
chooses to make, that he would accept
the nomination for congress. A special
committee formally apprised him Of his
nomination.
Mr.. Rush was selected on Saturday
at Symphony hall as candidate TO
oppose James McLachlan.
Discussing his campaign, Mr.. Rush
said yesterday:
"As soon as I can arrange details OF
my law practice 1 will go into the cam
paign heart and soul.
ST have just come back from my
vacation, and this action was rather
sudden and unexpected, but / am not
worried about results, and l mean TO
make an active campaign.
''I expect to show voters that on San
Pedro harbor matters and on real pro-
lection for citrus products the Demo-
Gratis can give them some hope and
information that will surprise them
and the result will not be beneficial to
the congressman who has been repre-
senting this district in the past"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-15
|NEWS!OF TIL COURT ST iI NM

Stokes. They were married at San Ber-
nardino in May, 1905, and Mrs. Stokes
deserted year later, going to Oxnard.
Stokes said he tried to persuade MS
wife to return, but without success.
Eva A. Canaan said her husband, Raj
ford III. Canaan, never supported her
after their marriage. in March, 1906. A
divorce was granted.
Divorce suits were filed yesterday as
follows: Robert A. Lawrence against
Annie f. Lawrence, Alyce X, Turner
against George e. Turner, Lucy M.
PARCELS against Charles IS. PARCELS
George w. Fitch against Mary r. M
Eitch Grace Firth against Edwin N.
Firth and Rose Giavannoli against
Berry A. Giovannoh
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-15
SIXTH WARD PERFECTS
REPRESENTATIVE BODY
Democratic Association Organized,
Officers Elected and Campaign
Committee Named by South
End Hustlers

The Sixth Ward Democratic assoc
citation was organized last night at q
meeting representing nineteen pre-
cincts, held at the residence of W. u.
Sloan, 520 East Twenty fifth street.
The organization was perfected by
electing w. e. Sloan president, e. S.
Knoles and o. A. Bailey vice presi-
dents, G. w. Fox secretary. and John
F. McElhaney treasurer.
1t was decided to make these officers
and four additional members to be Sc
lected by the chair a campaign COM
mittee.
A constitution and bylaws were
adopted and it was decided to meet
Monday nights hereafter, the place to
be announced In The Herald shortly.
George C. Martin. candidate for the
assembly, gave talk to the visitors.
Tonight Mr.. Martin and Mr.. Woolla-
colt will speak at 1914 Santee street.
precinct 116, at meeting of associa-
ton members.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-15
DEMOCRATS INSTALL
DOWNTOWN AERDOME
Party Proposes to Open RoofIess Wig
wan Shortly, Either Near Broad
way and Seventh or Hill and
Fourth Streets

Democrats will erect an open-air
wigwam at once, or, more properly. an
aerdome, in the retail center of Los
Angeles.
The plan is to lease a vacant lot, in
stall platforms, chairs and a fence rail
and hold daily and nightly meetings
there.
The sites in view are on Broadway,
between Seventh and Eighth, and on
Hill street, between Third and Fifth.
Under the building laws no tempo
rary wooden or tent building can be
erected inside the fire zone, hence the
California plan of an open pavilion"
The capacity win be large, as about
1900 seats will be installed.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-15
DOODLE DEEs TO FIRE
IN PASADENA PARK

Campaigns having been opened there
by Theodore Bell, Chain and Debs,
Hearst's politicians will fire their first
gun in Pasadena Thursday night in a
meeting at Library park.
The speakers will be Gesner Williams
of Los Angeles, national committeeman:
r. a. Norton, chairman of the county
central committee; G. w. Woodhouse
of Pasadena, A. H. Lowe of Los Angeles
and possibly L. r. Woodhouse of Pasa-
dena, candidate for the assembly from
that district and son of G. w. Wood
house.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-15
LEAGUE DIRECTORS GET
FLATTERINc REPORTS

Directors of the Democratic league
of Los Angeles held meeting yester-
day to discuss club affairs and to ar
Oscar e. Parish, James Scarborough,
Henry M. Mcdonald, Richmond Plant
and others present spoke of the prog
ress made in the Democratic cause. the
uniform good words from candidates
and the necessity for getting out more
literature and organizing the precincts
more thoroughly.
The league will omit its weekly din
ner at the Westminster today because
several of the leading members have
conflicting engagements.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-15
DOODLE DEES CORRAL
FIVE AT SAN BERNARDO NO
Especial to The Herald. ]

o SAN BERNARDINO, Sept. A. g
g Hearst's Independence League held a g
q county convention tonight. After two g
8 weeks work by organizers they sue g
q ceeded in getting out five delegates g
q who with the two organizers did the 6
q cheering at the meeting tonight, which 6
q was held in q back room of the st. g
g Charles hotel. g
q HI. E. Carmichael was secretary of g
a the convention, is secretary Of the g
g county central committee and had g
q himself named as superviscrial candi- 9
q date In the First district, having the g
q hallucination that he can defeat Judge 9
q West, the Democratic candidate, TO g
q whom even the Republicans have g
q pulled down their opposition. No other g
q nominations were made. Two OF s:
x Hearst's men, Gregg and Norton, were
3 out from Los Angeles to boss the job. g
%@Nn%A1H@DW@ W%&3%%%3H2<.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-15
sues Tor AccountIna

Suit for an accounting and receiver
shin was yesterday filed by M. A. Nor
rill. administrator of the estate OF M.
7. Hall, against the Hall-Armftage
company. Hall died May 20, 1905, and
since then. according 10 Morrill,. ne mas
Halls interests in the firm. A re-
straining order to prevent j. A. Ar1ni-
tage from disposing Of the property Is
asked.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-15
Asks AnnuIment

Marie Nelson yesterday filed suit in
the superior court asking that her mar
rage to Clarence Nelson be annulled-
The marriage took place July 3 1907,
at San Diego, and Mrs. Nelson says
she has since discovered her husband
had a wife living at that time from
whom he had not been divorced.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-15

mittee advised precinct organizations,
hence Glendale proper will have club
of Its own.
Tony Schwamm, Mattison, B. Jones
and others will address the Glendale
voters Friday.
Committeeman E. e. Goode has called
the meeting.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-15
To Probate WIN

Petition for the probate of the will
of Calvin Thornton, who died a few
weeks ago. was yesterday filed in the
superior court. The property is valued
at about 5000 and is left to the widow,
Mrs. Araminta Thornton Of Pasadena,
and number of children living In dill
ferent parts of the country.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-15

and all those who believe that these
dumb animals have a claim on us
should cooperate In this merciful
work. Tax cats, have a law governing
their existence and fine those who own
them If they do not conform to it's reg
ulations.v
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-15
GLENDALE DEMOCRATS
PERFECT ORGANIZATION

on Friday evening Democrats of
Glendale will hold an Interesting meet
ing at odd Fellows hall
At first it was planned to form a
Democratic club embracing the entire
Glendale valley, but the county COM
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-15
ounger members Of the Bryan fol-

lowers.
Edward H. Allen. who will cast his
first vote for Bryan, will preside.
1t is, said that at least 100 members
will sign the charter membership at
the first meeting.
]. C. Newton and w. G. Sears, Dem
ocratic committeeman for South Pasa-
dena, are giving the young men all the
encouragement they can.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-15
we want 1t AN

Thirty days considered cash. We want
all the piano business for the rest OF
the month We are generally willing
to divide, but 900 pianos must be sold
No money required. but 50 for 81 for
cash In 30 days, as advertised. Bart
lett Music Co. 2S1 Broadway, opp.
City Hail. a-13~x
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-15
sues for Damages

Chester Pascoe of San Francisco yes
terday filed suit. In the superior court
against c. n. Walker, proprietor OF
shoe store at 956 Market street. san
Francisco. demanding $4,000 on account
of Injuries sustained in fall through
a trap door in the store.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-15
Arreated FOR Threats

G. w. Youngblood was arrested yes
terday on a charge of threats to kill
r. H. Rabin. He was arraigned before
Justice Seiph and released on his own
recogizance to appear October z for
examination.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-15
Mavr Decision Pending

The notes on the final arguments In
the Mayr divorce trial were filed with
Judge James yesterday, and 1t is ex-
pected decision will be given during
the week beginning October l.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-15

The Democrats Of Seventy-sixth pre-
cinct will meet tomorrow night at 1911
West Twenty-second street, to form q
Bryan club.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-15
YOUNG BRYAN FOLLOWERS
FORM IN SOUTH PASADENA

There will be a meeting of citizens
of South Pasadena Thursday night at
Herlihy hall for the purpose of COM
plotting a Bryan club among the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02

did not again turn his eyes from that
one spot. The breeze freshened. The
vessel sailed by. Tho waves reached
Ills waist. ss9ss + ssb8
Look yonder," said Deruchctte. at
seems as IL there were a man upon
that rock"
! There was no foam about 1t. Tho
water rose peacefully. 1t was nearly
level with Gilliatt's shoulders. n
His eyes continued fixed on the ves-s
sci. "A strange lustre shone In their
calm and tragic depths. There was In
them the calm acceptance OF an end
far different from fifs dreams.
The vessel had become mere spot
| In the distance. Then 1t dwindlcd. "A =
of GiIliatt disappeared. Nothing was
Visible now but.the seq. 49,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02

under these through the keel. The
cables from the four tackle blocks
We're passed through the holes in the
keel and under the machinery, re-
entering the keel holes on the other
side and passing again upward through
the deck and thence back to the beams
where they all met In single tackle
srected by one arm. Thus the man who
held that single tackle could direct
the course and action of all.
And now when all this work has
been accomplished, Gilliatt. instead Of
moving his sloop forthwith. under the
Sssk did d TEN wnG great n
into the base of the Douvres. Then
with enormous efforts he dragged a
mighty piece or the wreckage to the
spot and fastened At there ike "a q
then, did he remove the sloop from
her safe anchorage and work her;
around to the detlle between tho two
Douvres.
The aspect Of the man who had ac-
;complished all these labors had become
grown long. He was Scared every
Where. He was continually hungry.
thirsty and cold. For more than two
months he had eaten only !, she 1lash
rains and dews. The bitter rocks
were consuming him. But now all was
In readiness for the end, The sl'oaop
was moored to a nicely , ,rIa !, : 2 9
ing had been cut everywhere freeing
the engines from above. The keel im-
mediately under the machinery Wa =
cut square. ready to descend with IT
frightful mass was now held only BY
one chain. When a certain link OF
this was filed away the weight would
all come on the cables. and with these,
guided by the single controller tackle,
sloop.
Gilliatt climbed to the wreck and
hand. With the other he began to
file through tho chain. Suddenly there
fore fore it was llalt cut through. The
severed chain beat against tho rock.
The cables strained. The huge mass
detached itself from the wreck. The
hull opened and the iron !, f g Z, g Of
the engine room was visible beneath
tho keel.
1t descended steadily. Then tho pul,,
leys stopped. The vast machine stood
upright, firm, unharined, on the deck
= All IL was ended 10 had but TO de-
part ..a -,
On me over tho sea. The waters stirred.
The tempest, long delayed, was som p;
thus only to get Its foe more wholly
5sailliatt hastened to the gate swift
IL I he swung II. With superhuman
Strength he dashed 1t with cables and
chains. He swan and wadetl to the
outer rocks ju.tt before the defile,
there Built n 5breakwAter.9 strlYlny like
a, ma oman and COMPRISING work that
shoula have taken hours into q half
sl.irhen ho stood, With his back against
tho wall as 1t were,F and facn to fnca
With tho hurricane, came Rain,
wind lightning, thunder waves, foam,
3hoarsc noises, whistles, mingled To-
gether like monsters q su ddenly nm
lnosed. All the tumlilt or the wide
eXpansc rushed toward the, Aipollvres.
The enormous surf streamed over all
tha rocks, AS far al eve cnlll sareaoh
tlle sea WAS White; ten leagnes OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02

He watched her long time through
his glass. He said that he could Of
firm that though the hull forward
engines We're still intact. Even the
funnel stood firm.
Mess Lethierry looked up Light
came again into his eyes. But 1t fad
ded as soon as 1t had appeared. On
the high rocks where the Durande
hung suspended there with hardly q
foothold for a man. no send a ship
ana crew there to work was a wild
dream. The seasoi. 81 Acavy gales was
coming, on. The fearful seas that
snap the stoutest chains that ever
moored ship. Thus, since no ship
could lie there, and since no men could
exist on the rocks themselves and.
Furthermore. since there was not room
even II they could find foothold, it was
only too clear that the engines must be
left to the sea. The captain Of the cut
ter spoke at that moment, as II In
answer to the thoughts Of Mess 1ethier-
ry.
mo, it Is all over" said he. "The
man does not exist who could go there
and save the machinery Of the Dur
ande.
Deruchette sprang to her feet and
turned her beautiful face on the crowd.
"If he existed" she exclaimed II would
marry him."
a tail young man made his was out
OF the throng and stood before her.
anxious and pale. .fYou would marry
him. Mademoiselle? whispered he.
This tall young man was. Gilliatt. q
him. Mess Lethierry rose to his full
height and said solemnly:
"Deruchettee should be his. I pledge
myself to 1t In Gods name"
The next night powerfully built
oil 4 m q In hAaNn a dean at
hold, went out to sea through passages
so perilous that fishermen and light.
house keepers remarking her from
shore wondered what madman thus
darkness. The madman was Gilliatt
bound for the Douvres by the shortest
way: for he knew that shipwrecks will
not wait and that the sea is an mex
orable creditor. With the face Of De-
ruchette before. him, he feared nothing
except rival In the enterprise.
It was broad daylight when he ar
rived at the grim and Bsesolate place,
Like two monstrous arms the two Dou.
and held tie lifeiess body Of tie s H.
up for the tempest to see. Gilliatt
sprang ashore and climbed to the
wreck. 58s
He found the afterpart, with engine,
plain OF the cutter had said driven
deeply between the two rocks as If Thy
an enormous hammer. The forecastle
had snapped Oft and disappeared. Gill
liatt climbed to the top Of a paddleboS
and surveyey the scene, He saw d
blight Enclosed on all sides except the
east by rock walls. This would make a
shelter for hls sloop. He olambered
steered his vessel into the dangerols
passage. When lie had her safel>
|ianchored he cast about for a sheltei
for himself, At low water he could
sloop and tho cliffs that held TIL TIL
|Swreek but Mt high water there VA,
open sea between. The wreck ttsell
was too unstable fovSa shelf ter, 8s '5s
Nothing remained but the rock. GIL
Hiatt pitched on the top oc the great TAI
ltof the two Ilollyras, He could climb Il
lit from the Wreck by throwing a knot
\ ted rope with, a g'rapnel TO the ! peal
SWo,lltl have to so bac and forth there
latter He VIC ul IL haze dared and don,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02
The Cent conquers western prejudiee.

The Cent Conquers Western Prejudice.
Whether the currency stringency is
responsible for it or not, it is certain.
that the long-existing prejudice OF the
West against the use Of the cent is
being broken down. In Oregon and
Washington merchants are yielding to-
the demands Of their patrons, many
OF them people Of Eastern birth who
have settled In the Northwest. to sintro-s
5duce the copperScoin in business trans
actions Formerly no coin smaller than
the nve-cent piece was In circulation,
and In cases where purchases came to
sums which were not multiplesf OF five
1t was the custom to make transact
lions in even money The principal
objection to the reform In this method
Is that 1t means additional work for
accountants and an entire change IN
cash registers. Nevertheless, many OF
these. and q larger number Of slot.
machines, have been changed SO as to
receive cents. Department stores USE
gum and weighing machines with
penny slots in order to stimulate their
use and give them a supply with which
to do business.-Leslie's Weekly.