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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-04-10
House Party

Young women who comprised a week
end house party at Santa Monica are
the Misses Myrtle Woodferd, Mildred
Woodferd, Fay Thorne, Marion Howe.
LaR McClish, Ethel Mccoy, Florence
Bodkin, Eperra Wright, Florence Con-
lee, Mamie Mcintyre, Ethel Wilcox,
Brownie Brown, Nellie Beacoms and
Retta Wilcox. The party was chape-
roned by Mines. G. S. Couch, III. j. Will
cox, Stanley Cooper and A. w. Adkin-
col
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-04-10
SETS HIGH VALUE ON
M FORMER PoPE's CLOCK

Two thousand dollars issthe value set
on the old silver-faced clock owned by
Victor Lambertini OF 1410 Los Angeles
street. which has descended to him
from his distinguished relative. Pope
Benedictus Nv.
The clock was made in 1740 and, to-
gether with a treatise on the art Of
fencing written $50 years ago by an
other ancestor, forms one of the most
interesting collections, of relics in the
offU
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-04-10
LawIer Denies Rumor

Lawler Denies Rumor
United States District Attorney Oscar
LAWYER said yesterday, when asked
to verify the rumor of the appointment
of Postofflce Inspector Stewart to the
position of second assistant in his Office,
that there wasn't even rumor."
Free Loan Exhibit
There are but two days more in
which to see the Ruskin Art clubs
free loan exhibit of original Japanese
prints, etchings, engravings, litho-
graphs and the Lumiere plates in color
photography in Blanchard gallery
DR.. Tufts to Go North Today
Or. l.. G.. Tufts, who has been making
addresses in-Los Angeles In the inter-
est of the Sunday Rest league, closed
his work In Los Angeles last night and
will go to San Jose today to continue
his work on behalf of the league,
Literary Section Holds Meeting
The literary section of the Temple
B'nai Birth held its April meeting at
the temple Wednesday evening. Super
intendent Moore spoke on Mexico"
and vocal selections were given by
Eugene Roth. Miss Pearl Mitchell gave
a cornet solo,
Women viii Shoot
At their range in Sycamore canyon
Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday
the Glendale Gun club will hold its
regular shoot. A 100-yard range has
been erected for the use of the women,
and large number of the fair sex are
expected to be present to participate in
the shoot. The men will use the 200 and
500 yard ranges.
Owens River interests Safe
According to kilograms and letters re-
ceived by members of the Los Angeles
chamber of commerce and the aqueduct
board from Senator Flint and Congress-
man McLachlan, the national govern
ment will protect the interests of the
city in the Owens river valley. Con-
gresham Smiths resolution has been
forest reserves will be recommended by
Secretary Garfield
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-04-10
PROGRAM Reception

Members of the Bessie Fuhrer quar-
tet have issued invitations for mu-
steal reception to be given this evening
at Symphony hall. The young women
composing the quartet are Miss Bessie
Fuhrer, Miss Florence Paine, Miss Edna
Foy and Miss Elsa Fuhrer. They Will
be assisted by Miss Mary Mullen, Miss
Winifred Ballard and Miss Lucy
Fuhrer.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-04-10
informal Theatsr Party

Miss Ida Hatch was hostess yester-
day afternoon at an informal theater
party at the Orpheum, entertaining
her guests later at Christopher's. Mrs.
Hilda Eireck, and Mrs. d. p. Hatch
played the part of chaperons, other
guests being Mrs. Cassie Reyes, Mrs.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-04-10
LEAVING for Home

Gordon .oberts of Brookline, N. Y,
who has been in the city for two
months the guest of his aunt, Mrs D..
Hughes, 1897 South Olive street will
leave for his home this morning via the
Sunset route. making stops at Ell Paso
and New Orleans.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-04-10
SUSPECTED HlGHWAYMEN
HELD UNDER $4,000 BONDS

d. G. Blaise. w. R. Buckley and Da-
vid Crosley, who are alleged to have
held up and robbed g. c. Norris Mon
day night at Fourth and Olive streets,
were arraigned In Police Justice Roses
court yesterday and their preliminary
hearing set for April Is. Their bail was
fixed at $4,000 each. The men were UNI
able to give bond and are In jail.
Blaise asked that word be sent to his
wife and to an attorney
W. STROBE and A. D. Blake are also
charged in the complaint as being im-
plicated in the robbery. They have not
been captured.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-04-10
Shoes Half Price and Less

over two hundred big display bargain
tables are displaying shoes for men.
women and children, on sale IL many
instances for half price and less. Con-
vince yourself and come to the
MAMMOTH SHOE HOUSE.
j. Sl9 South Broadway,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-04-10
REVENUE CUTTER INCREASE
BILL PASSES THE HOUSE
BY Associated Press.

+ WASHINGTON, April 9.-Under sus-
pension of the rules the house today,
after two roll calls, passed the bill to
increase the efficiency of the revenue
cutter service. The bill, among other
things, raises the pay and relative
rank OF number Of officers, increases
the pay of the enlisted force as well,
and creates retired list.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-04-10

c. A. Cattern, Miss Ruth Shepherd.
Miss Lettie Kirkham, Miss Mae Mac
Gowan, Miss Ivy Reed, Miss Beatrice
Marcher, Miss Hazel Tobias Mrs.
Keys returned Saturday from Bisbee,
Ariz.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-04-10
SAILING for Home

Nine. Du PREF and daughter, Miss
Jean, who have been winter visitors. In
Southern California, are in New York,
en- route to their home in southern
France.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-04-10
Faculty Reception

Dean and Mrs. Ford and members o
the faculty of the College of Dentistry,
u. d. o.. are receiving this evening at
Kramer's. There will be dancing.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-04-10
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-
nation will be given on all subjects pertain
ing TO this &C -tion.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-04-10
rembIor at Victoria

BY Associated Press.
VICTORIA, II. c.. April IA slight
earthquake shock was felt here this
morning at 6:55.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-04-10
To Speak at Peoria

BY Associated Press.
PEORIA, ILL.,, April civilian ].
Bryan will deliver political speech at
a rally here next Tuesday.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-04-10

The Herald will pay $40 in cash to any
one furnishing evidence that will lead TO
the arrest and conviction OF any person
caught stealing copies Of Tho Herald from
the premises OF our patrons.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-04-10

New spring effects in figured and dotted swiss;
newest colors; reg. zoe quality on sale at &c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-02
RAI3 ?

He took the sheet eagerly. and Went to the table
under the electric lamp TO scrutlmze the figures,
It's not very promising material is it," said
Faeska.
On the contrary, 1t fine beginning; only it
will take a bit OF doing TO make it out
L see the fatal has put in its appearance
again.
The girl who had seemed be IL a sort Of stupor.
now leaned over the table and inspected the sheet
At sight of the figures IS she gave moan and threw
her arms about Valeska trembling all over
Poor girl said Astro Pm afraid there
something big back of all this She a Turk, or an
Armenian or a Syrian. See the Turkish flag that She
has roughly drawn here, Bdbl Watt
He had risen to go TO the bookcase. when the girl
reached and would have seized the paper had not
Naleska prevented her. Astro turned to calculate
BdbI2 and again. BdLd- HdhI"
The girl quivered; but did not speak.
She may be member of the Bahai sect. followers
ii the Bah the Incarnation OF the Almighty whose
religion IS tolerated by the Faithful in Persia
They are all kept TO one city where they live like
primitive Christians; indeed their faith a mixture
Of Christianity and MohammedanisTn. Wen see
Valeska she's had enough for tonight. You must
take her home and take of her. and bring her
back tomorrow. Before then l must stay up and
think II out
FOR hours after Naeska had lett with her ward
Astro walked up and down the length of the
great dim studio Occasionally he threw himself at
full length he big couch II concentrated thought.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-02

instance, ii he under
stands Hebrew and
while that is going on
some one places a
pencil in his hand and
whispers in his ear,
What you have called
the 'subconscious self
communicates by
writing, and the nor
NAL, conscious per
sonality IS unaware
that he is writing
" But how can We
engage her mind 50
absorbingly?" Wales
ka asked hopelessly.
" We don't know her
language, whatever Il
may be. "
A sTRo paced the
minutes, thinking
deeply. He stopped
occasionally to look
at the girl fixedly, and
resumed his contem-
plation. Finally he
went up to her, exam
ined her palms, and
his face lighted up,
Il believe she 5
musical" he said.
Valeska stared.
But then
" Wen see. Have
the pencil ready to
put in her hand, and
the paper on the table
by it. Watch her
closely, and see if she
IS affected by the
music. If she seems to
be, give her the pencil.
With that, he wake
began to play the Tel
swung into the aband
passages, he seemed /
himself in the intricat,
and artistic musician.
himself up physically
and the beauty of the
echoes of the last div
berating that he slow
and seemed to awake
I've got it" erie
she ran over and han
was partly covered W
meaningless rough SKI
II lettering
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-02

At intervals he stood erect, eyes nNed IL at
straCtiOn some trophy Of arms the wall,
gazing into the lucent transparency OF his crystal
ball. Once twice he sat down at the table and
gazed long at the hierogyphic marks made the
paper by the strange girl At three III the morning.
he partially undressed and lay down on the couch to
sleep. He rose at seven, bathed, and went outdoors
for a walk
WHEN he returned, an hour later Vaiesla was
w in the studio alone. Her eyes We're red; she
seemed ashamed and self reproachful.
The girl has disappeared" she exclaimed the
moment Astro appeared. When l woke up. she
wasn't in the room. She must have risen ana
dressed while | asleep But / found this
She held out short curved dagger, ii q morocco
sheath.
Astro. withdrawing the blade. found it Vas en-
graved with an Arabic inscription He read the
motto aloud:
For the heart OF a dog the tongue of the serpent,
All, he commented, this may help some our
little friend apparently isn't timid she ap-
peared. But. somehow. this doesn't look ike the
secutions believe they usually non-resistants
Well, Valeska we'll have to find the girl. now,
Come along with me Immediately
His private brougham was already at the door in
waiting. Both jumped in, and they drove 70 The
southern end of the city Astro explained:
here are two Syrian quarters In New York.
One is in Brooklyn, the other down Washington
St near the Battery Wen go TO that first and
what find there. The Turkish flag re-
minds me that that IS often hung outside stores
where they sell Turkish rugs. Wen trv that clue
afterward"
Reaching Westinghouse. The TWO lett the
hrough2m and walked toward the Battery. past
stopped and gazed about deliberately
FINALLY. he seized Valeska arm with quici,
gesture Look at that sign he exclaimed
On WeSt-st., facing the Hudson River. but with
its rear abutting q vacant lot on Washing
ton-st, was huge soap factory. Painted on the
dead wall was sign whose letters were eight or ten
feet in height
Naleska read it aloud Use Babrock's Brown
soap. She stopped and looked AZ .Astro In Devil
dement. What about IL
lie drew the drawing from his pocket and pointed
out the lettering Don't YOU see" he. cried
BABP! That part Of the sign. surely Look
Al those two buildings each side of the sign
Now look at this row of houses From some one OF
those windows the sign present the appearance
she has drawn Making the drawing subconsciousv
she has merely copied something with which she
ma nts been lamhar,-Seelng IT, probably. every dav
we must md the window from which the sign looks
Just like her drawing"
lie looked at the sign again carefully, estimating,
us heSht ana the relative position the two build
gs whose roofs would off the FIRST and last qro,r
OF letters y rough triangulation led him =, hons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-12
BURGLAR FOUND
 IN POWELL STORE Beund l yer In BeSSemer Po-
 lice Court CLAIMS HE WAS HUNGRY Negro is Fined $1oo For Violating Prohibition Laws--Personal anu General News of Interest
 In Bessemer.
CLAIMS HE WAS HUNGRY
BY ]. B. HOUSTON.

Bessemer. December n.--(Special)- This morning about o'clock Officers Coins and May, while patrolling their beat were attracted by crouehing figure in Powel1's meat market on Nineteenth street and on close investigation found further that the front door of his place of business was open and the object q man. Seeing that he was trapped, the man surrendered himself to the officers without the slightest resistance and ex- plained that he was there because he was hungry Quite a nice bundle Of groceries and tobacco had been tied to- gether and he was in the act of divest- ing the cash register of the change that is usually left to start mornings bus mess when intercepted.
 He gave his name this morning in po- lice court as Julius Hellmann and ex- plalned to the judge that hunger caused the theft. The mayor bound him over to the grand jury on a $500 bond. In his possession was found a grip con tainng glt ss cutters, a horn presumably used i'll applying nitroglycerin, prepara- tory to blowing a safe. knives Of all descriptions and all manner of other tools used by professionals in burglariz- ing He Is a foreigner of the Pole type and had the appearance of being a very ignorant sort of fellow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-12
Italian Treasury Report.

Rome. December 11.-Applause rang thror ghout the chamber of deputies to- day when Signor Carcano, the minister oi the treasury, made his full statement to the department. He announced the treas ury as containing $7,00O,ooo after all li- abilities had been settled, and sl,500, ,0ot had been expended toward the reduction of the country's debt, and s2,00O000 for construction. The prospects for the future
 Signor Carcano said, were good, and iie estimated surpluses of s7,001,0J) and S6, 900 COG, respectively, for the years 1s0s-Os and 1909-10 The minister said the eco homie situation was excellent and that the industries were making great strides.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-12
Personal and General.

Two picked teams from the "Sunyy Jim basketball club, composed of Bessemer s fair young girls, will meet for the first time in public exhibition Tuesday even ing at the Athletic hall and closely contested game it is thought, will be the result as both teams have been practicing hard and are evenly matched. A small admission fee will be charged.
 J. R. Morrison who has been em- ployed with the United States Cast Iron Pipe company for several years, had the misfortune yesterday of losing the fore finger of his right hand, the member in some way getting caught in rollers where he was working. cutting it off close up to the hand. Drs. Waldrop and Gwinn. the companys physicians, dressed the wound. He suffered considerably from the accident
 mass meeting will be held at Rebie hall Monday night at o'clock by the Law and Order league of Jefferson county and speeches will be made by some of the most. prominent members of the or ganization.
 A number of the ladies of Bessemer met this afternoon with Mrs. E. A. Little at her home on Third avenue and made ar engagements for a leap year german that they will tender the young men Monday v evening following Christmas. The young men anticipate much pleasure from this event, realizing Chat everything the ladies have anything to do with in the way of entertaining is generally done on an elab- crate scale.
 C. R. McIntire gave a birthday party this evening at the home of his parents on Fourth avenue in celebration of his six teenth anniversary and about 40 of his friends gathered and spent a most en- joyable evening All manner of games were ndulged in and a delightful repast served the young folks. White and blue were the colors used for the decorations of the home, and the birthday cake that occupied the center of the table had i6 tapers of these colors, presenting quite g. pretty picture.
 Mrs. w. c. Chandler has returned from Tennessee, where she has been visiting her father, who has been very ill She reports his condition very much improved when she left.
 The Rev. s. P West. the new pastor of the Brighton Methodist church, has moved to his new home at that place.
 The ladies of the Baptist church at Brighton will hold a bazaar next week at the city hall of that place and are offer ing prize to the tackiest one in attend ance.
 Mrs. s. C. Terry is quite sick at her home on Berkley avenue, and her daugh- ter, Mrs. A. B. Phillips of Dora, has been summoned to her bedside
 MT and Mrs. A. R. Oxford, who have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-12
ENSLEY MERCHANTS EXPECT BIG TRADE Excellent Holiday Stock Now
 on Display LADIES BUILD REST ROOM Important Feature Will Be Added to Minor schooI-PersonaI and Gen eral News of Interest in
 Ensley.
LADIES BUILD REST ROOM
BY c. |. MANDY.

Ensley, December 11.-(special0- The merchants. of Ensley are making preparations for the holidays and are anticipating a brisk trade. The dis play windows present quite a holiday appearance. some of the decorative ef- fects being artistic and seasonable.
 The display of Christmas goods is particularly fine, and almost anything in the way of Christmas present can be bought here. In this connection many are availlng themselves of the opportunity and are buying their Christmas goods now to avoid the in variable rush during the holiday sea- son.
 The stores carrying line of toys are already the center of attartcion for the children, and prospects for good business seem very bright.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-12
Teachers, Meetina.

Superintendent w. E. Striplin of the Gadsden public schools will make an address before the teachers meeting to be held Saturday at the Bush school. MT. Stripling will take for his subject "The Teachers Mighty Mission Teach CTS from other schools in the district will be present. The programme is as follows:
 All teachers not named herein will contribute outline of the third chapter of Monroes History of Education.
 Purpose and Kinds of Punishment Misses L. L. Hudson and M. M. Brown.
 Supervision of Play" Misses Sabine Dupont and Cecile kron.
 'The Chief Political Events of Grecian History and Their Educational Signifi- cance," MT. J. c. Blackwell.
 "Tel1 Something of the Poets, Dramat- ists and Orators of Greece and Their Influence on Education" MT. c. F, Bowman
 Tell of the Influence of the Chief Sophists and Philosophers of Greece. " Miss Ada C. Street.
 Give List of the Grecian Writings Possessing Educational Significance and Tell Why You Think So," Miss Meri Harvey.
 Speak of the Importance of the Purely Educa tional Events of Ancient Greece Mrs. c. c. Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-12
BOYS HELD FOR
 STEALING TURKEYS
Negro Pays Fine of $10o in Dimes Quarters and Half Dollars At
 GreenviIle.

Greenvi1le, December n.--tSpecia1.)- Two young men named Hornady and Kennedy came in yesterday and sold IS turkeys to J. W. Angle for $s. Short ly afterwards the sheriff received mes sage that a drove of turkeys had been stolen and to watch out for them. The hoys were captured after an exciting chase of three miles and were brought back and placed in jail. So far they have been unable to obtain bond. It seems that they had borrowed a horse and buggy from a negro and then hemmed another negroes turkeys up and caught them.
 A negro by the name of Asbury Sanford was today fined s100 for chicken stealing. He paid the fine in silver dimes quar- ters and half dollars. He is the same man who was fined s10O for beating a white boy about two months ago.
 Miss Ettie and Miss France Beeland have returned from a visit to relatives in Ozark.
 Jefferson Hamilton has returned from Greensboro for the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-12
Relief For Destitute.

Washington, December 11.-As a result of flood in the Cape Fear river in North Carolina of August. 1908, Repre- sentative Goodwin of North Carolina to- day offeed a bill authorizing the Secre- tary of War to purchase such food sup plies and clothing as is necessary for the relief of destitute persons In needy cir cumstances on account of the flood in the counties of Bladen, Cumberland and Harnett, North Carolina. The bill pro vides s1Oo.o00 for the purpose to be used at the discretion of the Secretary of War sr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-12
News of Marion.

Marion, December Especial )-Dr. w. W. Corey entertained the local mem bers of Camp B, Woodmen of the World, at barbecue given at his residence last night There were present several mem bers of the order from different portions of the county.
 H. D. Nichols is building a new resi- dence on Centerville street.
 Irby c. Washburn has purchased the Chatham cottoge on Centerville street and has moved into it.
 Prof. Thomas Smyly and family of Marengo county have located in Marion.
 The Baptist ministers of Perry and Hale counties held meeting at the res idence of Rev. P. V. Bomar this week.
 Rev. J. A. Thompson. pastor of the Methodist church, is attending the South Alabama conference at Greensboro.
 Dr. o. L. Shvers is reported seriously i'll at his home in Marion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-12
Ladies to Build Rest Room.

At the recent meeting of the Minor School improvement association held al the residence of Mrs. T. Abernathy Palmer Terrace, it was decided to build a rest room at the Minor school. To help raise the necessary fund Manager Stead of the Franklin theatre will give half the entire receipts of next week $ entertainment.
 The school children will help to sell the tickets which will be on sale Sat urday The ladies deserve much praise for the many Improvements they have made in the schools and grounds, and a large sale of tickets is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-12

been the guests of Dr. and Mrs. 10. W. McNeil, returned to their home at Saf- ford. Ala, this morning.
 The game of basketball this evening at Athletic hall between Besse1ner and Joresboro resulted in a victory for Jones' boro by the score of 26 to 24. This game was the rubber, Jonesboro carrying away the laures It was a hotly contested game from start to finish the features being the fine playing of Bumgardner and Bailey. A large crowd attended the most exciting game of the season. The line-ups were as follows; Bessemer-Lanier and Bailey, forwards; Lacey, center; Horner and Henry Hurd, guards. Jonesboro-- Bumgardner and Mcconnell forwards Donaldson, Clay and C. Bumgardner, guards, and Houston center.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-12
Personal and General.

The Commercial club smoker which was to have been given by the Ensley Commercial club, has been postponed un- til next Thursday night December IT,
 w. A. Hawkins, who was injured at Short Creek by being crushed between two cars, waS brought to Ensley today. He was conveyed to Copelands hospital by Echols & Angwn.
 Miss Henrietta Goree has returned to her home In Wetumpka after pleasant visit to Miss Zaidee Rogers.
 Miss BloodWorth of New Decatur, sis ter of Miss Augusta Bloodworth of the Ensley High school, is visiting Ensley today.
 Miss Roberta Russell entertained the s. o. P. H. club yesterday afternoon al her home on Avenue F.