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The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1909-01-15

The eleventh legislature of the state of Washington
doing business at the old stand and while it is to
extent lacking in the general
Eleventh Legislature hustle and excitement common
tSBegins Business. former legislatures of the state
which had the election of a United
States senator its hands, yet it is full of energy and
hustle and promises to dispatch business to the
square inch of time it will be in session than any of it's
oredecessors The respective members of the legislature
have about decided to completely eliminate politics in it's
workings and do those things that will rebound to the
greatest good to the greatest number and to that end
Harmony has been adopted the watch word.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1909-01-15

While the present legislature will not attempt to
repeal the direct primary law yet it will make strenuous
efforts to what many leading Re-
Direct Primary pubcans consider very lame points, and
Needs Repairs thereby try to conform it to prac
tica usages Many Republicans believe
that it politically wrong for the voters of party to
get together and agree to slate in their party and
then vote almost unit for supposedly weak
ddate in the other leading party with the view of the
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1909-01-15

The that will occupy the attention of the
legislature uppemost to all others will be first The local
option bill This measure it is be-
Important Things leved will pass the house in pro-
For Legislature. hibitive FORM but meet it's water
loo in the senate, which will re-
qire conference of both branches to settle Secondly
the antrace track BILL about which little nothing
be said at this time the friends of the have
wisely kept their counsel Thirdly, the banking BILL
which is still in embryonic state FOurthy, the equal
suffrage bill for women which promises or later to
raise quite rumpus There will be other measures OF
less Importance that will come before the body
but Of them will bet the prominence and publicity
those mentioned above.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1909-01-15

easily defeating him at the general election This
has been repeatedly done elections held since the pass
age of the direct primary law and this weak feature should
be strengthened by the present assembly
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1909-01-15

While the election of United States senator, who
will succeed Senator Levi Ankeny, will be pulled off within
few days, yet is giving
Senatorial Election that second thought. In other
Secondary Matter words thanks to the direct prim-
ary, it is considered among the
unmporant things that the present legislature will be
will have to pass upon. Harmony is so much the
watchword among the members that is foot to
have Senator Cotter to permit his to before
the legislature to be voted for United States SENATOR
but to give the Hon. Wesley L. Jones unanimous vote
and thereby make the state of Washington the banner
state in the Union in her harmony of eecng United
States senator It is hoped that Mr.. Cotteril will
Enthusiastically agree to the proposition.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1909-01-15

President Castro of Venezuela has been deposed by
his subjects and VcePresdent Gomez been named as
president Evidently Castro foresaw the coming storm
against his administration which prompted him to sail for
Europe where he would be out of danger when the wind
began to blow.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1909-01-15

The Ryan Cayton Legislative Manual for the Elev-
enth Legislature Of the state of Washington is
being pushed and will be ready for delivery about thr
ty days. The manual will be a complete legislative his
tory of not only the present. but the past legislature
well, and the rates exceedingly reasonable
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1909-01-15
=, Eleventh Legislature
! Begins Business.

Nothing is indicative of the fact that the pres
session of the legislature will be genuine business
than the announcement of Leuten-
Politics Eliminated ant Governor Hay that Will G.
BY the Members. Graves, rank Democrat, will be
chairman of the judiciary commit
tee of the senate Mr. Graves is considered of the
abest lawyers in the Northwest and former legislatures
has thoroughly demonstrated that he had the good of the
state at heart The judiciary committee is considered the
most important in the senate and it's big concession
and long stride in the direction of harmony when Re-
publican official hands it over to a Democrat.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1909-01-15

Another good for the present session Of the
legislature being genuine business was shown in the
house of representatives in it's cleo
Megs Unanimously tion of speaker Partisanship was
Speaker of House. totally eliminated and Democrats
We'd with Republicans in seconding
the nomination Of Leonard O. Meigs for speaker The
secretary of the senate the unanimous of the
house for Megs and he escorted to the chair amid the
enthusiastic applause of the entire membership. Mr.
Meigs' speech that auspicious occasion less
indicative of the fact that this is to be business session
of the legislature than everything else that had ranspred
in the organizing of the legislature for short and
sweet and well received The ceremonies were for but
moment comparatively speaking and the house down
to business in jiffy.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26

many OF tne cos
tunes were exceptionally attractive
and original and the impersonations
We're well carried out.
Among the maskers were the fol-
lowing:
Mrs. White. Minnewaska, an Indian
maiden, ladies' first prize; w. Jeshke,
Sailor, mems first prize; Miss Mary
Mclaughlin, Sis Hopkins, ladies' sec
ond prize; Louis Ludel, Clown, mems
second prize; Miss Lottie Sleeth, Frost;
Miss J. w. Reinhart, Red Cross Nurse; ;
Mrs. McCauley, Japanese Lady; Miss
Little, Spooning Girl; Mrs. Edgar,
Domino; Mrs. Dumas, Fancy Dancer;
Mrs. Peter Bressman, Trained Nurse;
Miss Curry, Twentieth Century Belle;
Miss Amelia Ruediger, Waitress; Miss
Inez Hellman Minnehaha; Mrs. Fisher,
Japanese Lady; Miss Burch La Fiesta;
Miss Ollie O'Hara, Red Cross Nurse;
Miss May Brown, Gibson Beach Girl;
Miss Josephine Hammer School Girl.
A number participated in the dancing
who were not in costume. Velasco's s
orchestra furnished the music, which
itself was a source of pleasure to all
present.
The women of Fremont circle have a
social every third Monday of the month
at Taft hall, Walker Theater building,
and extend a cordial welcome to their
friends on the social evenings.
A pleasant surprise party was ten
dered Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Myers at 35s
East Sixty-first street, Thursday night
by the ladies of Fremant circle. Pro-
gressiVe whist was enjoyed and re-
freshments were served.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
ANCIENT ORDER OF
HIBERNIANS

At the last meeting of Division No.
1 resolutions of coincidence were
adopted to present to the bereaved rel
atives of James T. Cleary, who was
a member of the division, says the
Tidings.
The entire program outside of regular
business was dispensed with out of
respect for the deceased brother, and
the evening was spent in paying trib-
ute to the noble, though short, life of
Mr.. Cleary.
D. Joseph Coyne, who knew Mr..
Cleary intimately, gave an impressive
talk on the character Of the young
man, stating that, while Mr.. Cleary's
many noble deeds and sacrifices re-
mained unknown to most people be-
cause he was so unassuming. yet those
who did know them would long re-
we're the memory of the man who per-
formed them"
The committee has decided to present
the drama, Robert Emmett" Thurs
day, November IL. Right Rev. Bishop
Conaty will have returned from
abroad by that time, and the entertain
ment committee expects to give a
production of that popular play that
will excel all previous attempts. The
Elks' hall on Spring street has been
selected for the presentation of this
drama and rehearsals will begin soon
under capable instructor and various
committees will be appointed to carry
out the details of the work.
President Mclaughlin was the recip-
lent of many congratulations upon the
advent in his home of a prospective
candidate to the A. o. H.
The next meeting of the order will
be on Monday evening. October 4, and
fine program has been arranged and
a large attendance Is expected.
The campaign for members still goes
on and prospects are bright for an
other large class for initiation.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26

| Taylor, Miss Edith Wells; guard, Mrs.
Mary Leinen sentinel Mrs. Margaret
| Taylor; trustees, w. T. Wards, Fred
Osborn and w. H. McGruder; ply
sician, DR.. ]. S. Turner; musicians,
Mrs. Ames and Louis Meyers; lodge
| deputy, Eleanor J. Neel. The degree
| officers are: President, Mrs. Emma
Chase; vice president, Mrs. Martha
! Osborn; second vice president, Mrs. e.
Cornie; prelate, Mrs. Mary M. Han
| nam.
! The retiring officers have had a very
successful year, and the incoming Of
! hcers promise great things. Their
term will begin October Z. when they
will be publicly installed by the effi-
cient district deputy, Mrs. Mary A.
Merry. assisted by Mrs. M. NJ. Han
nam and Eleanor ]. Neel, as con-
ductors, including the drill team. The
| installation will be at Blanchard hall.
All are invited
| ]. w. Hilton, president-elect, is the
drillmaster of the drill team of the
council and enjoys a wide reputation
of his ability in that line, and is an
alert worker in all the departments of
the council.
Mrs. Florence Bates, f1nancier, has
been reelected for the third year; also
).
with reelection for the fourth year.
| indicating the high esteem in which
they are held by the council.
Los Angeles council will give
dance next Thursday night.
| Following the close of the business
session of Angelina council No. 1543,
last Wednesday night, the remainder
of the time was given to the much
! talked of side degree. This degree IS
unique feature of the council and
| only those who join can appreciate
the wonderful mysteries thereof. There
were more than thirty candidates In
itiated into this degree, among whom
were Mr.. and Mrs. Charles McGowen
of Excelsior council No. 1881, who came
from San Bernardino for the occasion.
Mrs. NJ A. Merry, district deputy;
Mrs Sara Marsh, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ ].
Quinn, Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Lewis, Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Staff and Mr.. and
Mrs. C. w. Stowe and others, did their
work admirably.
Angelina council will give
masquerade ball for the benefit OF the
degree team next Wednesday night at
2515 Pasadena avenue. The affair will
be in charge of Joseph STAFF.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
JUST suPPoaE

Suppose, my dear suspended friend,
that there was some truth in the claim
of spiritualistic mediums: that they
could hold conference with the spirits
of the departed. and suppose further
that you should die and that medium
should call out the name of your wife
In the crowd and announce to her that
your spirit wished to talk with her
What would you think if she We're to
turn away, saying that she did not
wish to talk with your spirit, for you
had left only a mortgaged home and d
lapsed certificate 'of life protection IN
her name and that she was compelled
to break her back over the wash tub
to keep her soul white for eternity?
wouldn't that jar you?-Fraternal
Brand.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
GRAND ORDER OF THE
ORIENT

The Oriental Princes belonging to the
Ell Malaikah council, No. "a. of the
Grand Order of the Orient, will on next
Friday evening, at Mckinley hail.
Walker building, lay aside the cares
and worries incident to serious business
life and will attire themselves in the
attractive but grotesque robes of the
order and join in the hilarities of the
adoption OF a very large class of can
didates, travellers to the temple of the
Grand Padeshaw. There will be a
number of prominent fraternal digni-
taries present. The affair will be con-
Quoted by Bert H. Franklin. deputy
United States marshal, and Charles
Wilde of the city clerks office, will act
as Grand Padeshaw. r. LOWE will be
the grand lecturer. Every male citizen
who can get in the hall will be well
come. Secure your seat early.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26

m HE knights and Ladies of secur-
ity, having headquarters at To-
peka,s Kas., is a fraternal order
well representated in Los Angeles. The
officials and members of the several
councils here are enthusiastic and
progressive in their work in the in
crease of substantial membership and
the maintaining of sociability.
Los Angeles council No. 737 has a
membership of 700. Its officers and
members are always on the alert for
good members and when once obtained
to encourage them with all the attrac-
tions and substantially that can be
produced by first class fraternal or
der. The council has elected a fine
set of officials as follows: President
J. W. Hilton; vice president, Mrs. Ada
Maher; second vice president, Mrs
Henry; prelate, Mr.. Cussen; secretary
Ora M. Nesbit; fnancier, Mrs. Flor
ence Bates; conductors, Miss Lydia
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
COURT OF HONOR

Progressive court No. 1927 held a
short business session last Monday
night at the hall, SIT South Broad
way. Business of Importance was dis
cussed. DR.. ]. l.. Jones, member of
forty lodges, gave friendly criticism
and encouragement to his fellow men,
bers, who was followed by Brothers
Hogaboom and Medbery.
The officers of the court will be in
stalled at the next regular meeting
night, October 4. Refreshments will
be served by a committee composed of
Brothers Jones and Mallett and Sisters
Kelly, Schorne, Wolf and Flickner.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
CATHOLIC KNIGHTS OF
AMERICA

Branch No. 397, Catholic knights of
America, met at the hall, 118 Winston
street, last Sunday. After the usual
routine business and the election OF
new members, a delegate and alternate
were elected to represent the branch at
the state convention to be held at ST.
Boniface's hall, San Francisco, Novem-
Der 29 Bros. A. e. Lynch and Bernard
c.. Hotz were unanimously chosen for
the positions, respectively.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF
ODD FELLOWS

The executive COM
(RX mittee of the carnival to
49, ~<S be held three days this
week at Santa Ana has extended in
vitations to Cantons Pomona, Covina,
Los Angeles and Santa Ana to give
an exhibition drill next Friday even
ing.
Los Angeles lodge will confer the
third degree next Wednesday night.
Goodwill lodge will initiate a class
of candidates next Thursday night.
Una Rebekah lodge will initiate a
large class next Saturday night.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26

ed The first prize was won by George
Phillips and Mrs. M. Molinari, district
deputy, and the second prize was
awarded to B. c. Graves and Miss Vic
toria Francis, financial secretary.
The prize march was won by George
Phillips. B. c. Graves won the sofa
pillow which was ratified. The prizes
were donated by Mrs. NJ Turon and
Mrs. E. Pinessiger. Refreshments
were served.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
KNIGHTS OF THE
MACCABEES

"A California Banner tent
ZA held a very successful
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MM h. card party and smoker at
k9 IM EEA symphony hall Wednes-
E12< 2<A4A EA day evening. The mem
bers Of Los Angeles tent
Sfs3 No. 2, attended in a body,
resulting in very enjoy
~ able evening.
yS& Pacific hive and tent
n 2 have completed arrangements for
their joint entertainment, to be held in
Mckinley hall next Wednesday even
ing. A program will be rendered, which
will be followed by dancing.
State Record Keeper E. NJ. Guthrie
attended the open meeting of Santa
Ana tent last Monday evening The Sir
Knights of the tent rendered a mock
Initiation which attracted a very large
audience and furnished considerable
amusement. Refreshments were served
and the latter part of the evening was
enjoyed by dancing.
The degree team of Pasadena tent.
No 1, is devoting all Of its spare time
to preparing for the coming ritualistic
contest, to be given under the auspices
of Los Angeles tent, No. 2.
A large class initiation will be held
in San Francisco at which candidates
from that city and Oakland VIII be in
itiated October IS.
Great Commander S. w. Hall of Oak
land reports that the tents in the north
ern part Of the state are taking unus-
uaI interest in the meetings, and a
large number of candidates are being
Initiated.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
ALWAYS KICKING

Kicking every meal time.
Glarlng at the meat;
often he is saying:
Nothing to eat"
Kicking when he's reading.
Grumbling at the light;
Now and then denouncing
Everything in sight.
Kicking in the morning,
Kicking all the day;
Kicking in the evening.
Kicking should he pray.
Kicking while he's thinking,
Kicking when in bed.
Wonder II he'll keep on
Kicking when he's dead?
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
UNITED ANCIENT ORDER
DRUIDS

Golden West circle No.
81, U. A. o. D., gave a
social dance at Mammoth
hall the night of Septem-
ber II, resulting in very
enjoyable time. Two
waltz prizes were award
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26

1z17I71d CI . duUIIUIIuIII, TIC
proceeds are to be donated toward
the support of the Old Ladies' home,
which is to be conducted under the
auspices Of the order.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26

Heaven is not gained by a single bound
We build the ladder by which rise
From the lowiy earth to the vaulted skies
And mount to it's summit round by round
Holland.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
FORESTERS OF AMERICA

The women of FIRE.
mont circle No. S12,
Foresters of America,
gave a masquerade
ball at Mckinley hall,
Walker Theater build
ing, Saturday, Sep
tember IS, W h i C h
proved an enjoyable
affair.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
FACE THE SUN

oon't hunt after trouble but look for success;
You'll find what you look for, don't look for
distress
II vou see but your shadow, remember. pray
That the sun is still shining, but you're in the
way.
Don't grlmble, don't bluster, don't dream, and
don't shirk
Don't think Of your worries. but think of your
work.
The worries will vanish. the work will be
done;
No man sees his shadow who faces the sun.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
LADIES OF THE
MACCABEES

Banner Hive No. 3
has made arrange
ments for a card par
ty and dance to be
held October 6 in
Garfield hall, Walk
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
THE FRATERNAL
BROTHERHOOD

Already plans are being
discussed for proper cele-
bration of the twelfth an
niversary of Hermosa
Lodge No. 80, which will
occur in November. Her
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-18
AYERS COFFEE ROUTE
WAS NOT PROFITABLE
STATES tiE BOUGHT UNDER
FALSE REPRESENTATIONS
F. L, Weller Testifies He Paid Big
Sum for Business Which Did
Not Turn Out as He Was
Assured

Stories showing the alleged methods
employed by II. +. Kissinger in dis
posing Of Improbable coffee and tea
routes were told in Justice Ling's court
yesterday during the preliminary oX-
animation of Kissinger on a charge of
obtaining money by false representa-
tions. First the complaining witness.
F. l.. Weller, told how he paid $500 for
a route after ii was represented to him
the net profits We're $25 a week from the
sales TO customers numbering $50 to
400. He found the work so bare of
financial profit that he was compelled
to abandon it.
An attempt was made TO show that
George Coifman was employed by Kis
singer as a stoolpigeon to lure victims
on. He followed the instructions of
kissinser, he said, when he untruth-
fully told these men the routes were
paying investments.
"KissinEer told me to tell the pur-
chasers that l had been on the route
three years and that it was paving
S25 to $50 a week profit. These We're
not facts, but | was getting $25 for
each man to whom | made a sale"
During a short recess kissinger's at
torney muttered something rejecting
on the veracity of the witness, Whereon
mark reaching Cofmans ears, whereon
the witness invited the attorney outside
to prove his statements were true by
reason Of his power physically TO back
them up.
well, we have five minutes yet" re-
piled the attorney G. S. McKelvey.
"and that is sufficient to settle the
matter"
The threatened combat was prevent
ed when Justice Ling resumed his seat
on the bench. The examination is still
on.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-18
News OF the Courts
VALIDITY OF POLICE
COURT LAWS UPHELD
STATE STATUTES DECLARED
CONSTITUTIONAL
Judge Willis Atfirms Decision by
Which Man Was Sentenced
to the City, Not the
County Jail

That the several acts of the legisla
ture relating to police courts in the
city of Los Angeles are constitutional
and valid and that police judge is
within his power when he sentences
a person to the city jail after convic-
ton under the state law on charge
of disturbing the peace, is, in brief, the
opinion handed down yesterday by
Judge Willis Of the criminal court,
when he remanded d. l. Imbert to the
city jail after the latter had endeav-
ored, through habeas corpus proceed
ings, to be transferred TO the county
Jail.
Imbert was sentenced to sixty days
in the city Jail by a police judge No
Vember 8, after conviction on a charge
of disturbing the peace. His attorney,
c.. NJ. Alderman, several days ago
carried the matter TO the superior
court, demanding Imbert's release or
transfer to the county Jail on the
ground that Imbert was prosecuted
under a section of the penal code and
therefore should be sent to the county
institution, where he would obtain the
benefit of credit marks for good be-
havior, thus reducing his sentence five
days for each month.
Judge Willis, in his opinion. states
the police courts of Los Angeles oper-
ate under the act of the legislature
known as the Whitney act, section u
Of which provides that in all cases of
imprisonment the persons convicted in
the police court of any offense com
mitted in the city shall be imprisoned
in the city Jail. or, if required to labor,
shall labor in the city.
From the history of the law govern
ing police courts. says the court, the
conclusion must necessarily be reached
that the several acts relating to police
courts are constitutional and valid.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-18
DIVORCE CASE
RECALLS OLD TRIAL
AFTERMATH OF BENNETT SUIT
FILED IN COURT
E. C. Moister Demands Freedom
from Midge MoIster, Who Figured
in Former Charge of
Murder

Among the divorce suits filed in the
superior court yesterday was one the
testimony in which probably VIII mean
IL repetition OF many of the stories tolu
during the recent trial of Harper r.
Bennett on a charge of killing his Wlte
Eugenia 7. Bennett, in whose case a
jury disagreed.
The suit is that of Edward Clarence
Molster against his wife, Lulu Viola
Anson Molster Mrs. MOlster became a
prominent figure in the Bennett trial
when she was known as "Midge' MOL
sten, Benefits alleged affinity During
the trial ii was brought out that she
had received Bennett as visitor TO
her room in the Dakota rooming house
and had gone with him to San Diego
after Mrs Benefits death. Charges OF
unfaithfulness on her part on these
occasions. it is said. are contained IN
the complaint as grounds for legal
separation.
other suits filed yesterday were Mollie
Belle Pfeiffer against William r. Pfeit-
fer, ]. H Beeks against Matte BeckS,
Ella Mable Elliott against sylvester
Elliott, Mary L. James against Murray
r. James, Anna Beckett against John
Beckett, Mamie c. Lake against John
Lake and Lillian NJ. Lovely against
John E. Lovely.
Something of a sensation was created
at the entrance to the divorce court q
few minutes before the beginning OF
the afternoon session yesterday when
Sidney r. Vernock tried to take his
-year-old son from the possession
of his wife, Bertha r. Vernock The
wife raised an alarm and the court
bailiff and the clerk interfered, forcing
Vernock down a flight of stairs and
compelling him to keep away from his
wife until the session was called. Mrs.
Vernock sues her husband for divorce
on the ground of cruelty, while he is
contesting the action, hoping the child
will be placed in his care. The trial is
still on.
The following DEGREES were granted:
Emilio Rivera from Petra Rivera. Es-
telle Van Meter from c. F. Van Meter
and Effie Dimock from w. J. Dimock.
A decree was denied in the suit of c.
H. Carr against Grace Z. Carr.