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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-24
CHEROKEE, MOTHER
OF 21, AMAZES THE
CITY HALL OFFICIALS
APPLIES FOR A LICENSE TO
TELL FORTUNES
Produces Sack Full of Gold, Silver and
Bank Bills, Bidding Him Take
Whatever 1t May
Cost

Fifty years old and the mother or
twenty-one children, twenty Of them
by one husband, is the domestic record
Of Mary Lehan, a magnificent Chero-
kee Indian, who has come to Los An
Yeles to make her home. All her chill
dren are with her, and all except the
last. little girl of 4 years, are ruIi-
blooded Cherokee Indians.
Mrs. Lehan, or Mother Lehan, OF
Suuaw Lehan-whatever the correct
term may be in Cherokee-appeared In
the office of the city clerk yester-
day morning and demanded fortune
telIer's license. Ed LOWE, the license
clerk. feared this would be another of
the numerous cases he has to deal
with of INDECENT persons who want a
license without the payment of IL
cense fee, and gingerly began 10 ex-
plain the license laws to her. But sne
flashed splendid set of dazzling white
teeth and produced a sack, which she
deposited on the counter with the sim
pie request: take out what 1t costs.
When he opened the bag LOWE near
Iy tainted. 1t was full of gold. silver
and bank bills, and Mr.. LOWE esti-
mates it contained at least $500, and
probably $4,000. He had never seen SO
much money all at once in his life.
She explained she wanted three IL
for her daughters, Rosie and Annie,
who also will tell fortunes.
Mr.. LOWE, by the way, is one OF the
handsomest men in the city hall. and
Immediately this mother of twenty
one children took a fancy to him. With
most persons she exhibits the tact-
turnity of her race, but to LOWE she
opened her heart and told him her
whole family history.
Her Brave Grows Tired
She was married when very young to
q brave of her own race, but he was
unable to stand the steady stream OF
children that blessed their wigwam,
and one night rolled up his blankets
and left her and her numerous brood.
Soon after she met a Servian and mar
RED him. She has travelled all over the
west, as shown by letters she left with
the license clerk. These letters are
signed by governors statesmen and
men of prominence all over the west.
The last letter in the thick bundle is
signed by E. f. Mitchell, executive
secretary to Governor Gillett and in 1t
he asks that all cities in California
extend the woman such courtesies as
they can that do not conflict with the
law.
The Indian woman told LOWE she
was living at Hotel Palms, but she
hates the close confinement of four
walls and will move out into the open,
where she can live under tent. She
expects to locate here permanently and
send her children to school. Some of
her sons and daughters are married,
but they live with their marvellous
mother, although she would not say
whether or not she continued to fur
nish the bread and butter for their
many mouths.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-24
PROTEST AGAINST PIONEER
GRAVES BEING DISTURBED
Plead with City Council Not to Desc
crate Old Cemetery on
Fort Hill

w H. Workman and C. E. De Camp
representing the Pioneers society," APP
peared before the city council yester-
day to protest against further desecra-
ton of the old pioneer cemetery on
Fort Hill.
The board of education recently
asked the city council to turn over
this old cemetery to the high school, to
be used for grounds. The pioneers OBJ
ject Mr.. Workman yesterday called 1t
sacrilegious to disturb the last resting
place of those who took the initial
steps to make Los Angeles what it is
today. He called the attention Of the
council to the fact that the finance
committee, last year, promised to APP
propriate money to improve the old
cemetery and beautify the grounds.
This, he said, had not been done.
Councilman Dromgold declared he
understood it was the plan of the board
of education to make park out of
the old cemetery and simply use it for
quiet recreation grounds without
further disturbing the graves.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-24
PLAN ARRANGEMENTS TO
ENTERTAIN ADjUTANTS
Members of Governors staff and Ma.
tiona! Guard Officers to Meet
Thursday Noon

To make arrangements for the enter
tainment of the adjutant generals OF
the country, who will meet in Los An
geles in May. members of the govern
or's staff and officers of the national
guard. with Adjutant General Lauck
of this state, will meet at Levy's
Thursday noon. During and after
luncheon plans for the entertainment
of the visitors will be discussed.
1t is desired by those at the head OF
the movement to plan suitable pro-
gram for the officers who will come
here in May, that all officers of the
guard and members of the governor
staff in Los Angeles and vicinity be
present at the luncheon Thursday.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-24

HIGGINSVILLE,M Mo-, March 29.-J. r.
Mccormick, SIS years of age, veteran
of the Mexican and Civil wars, died
at the Confederate Home here yester-
day, as the result of a fist blow dealt
by Jim" Cummings, Cummings was a
follower Of the noted train and bank
robbers, the James and Younger boys
in the days of their mauraudings. In a
fight Cummings struck the blow that
caused McCormick's death. A coroner's
jury returned a verdict that Mccormick
came to his death from a blow de-
livered by Cummings, but as McCor-
mick was the aggressor, Cummings was
held blameless.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-24
CITY DIRECTORY is
PRACTICALLY CLOSED
Postoffice Authorities Would Like All
Who Intend Making Los Angeles
Home Have Names Entered
MUNYoN.

The canvassers for the new city
directory have practically completed
their work, and this publication is
nearly ready for the press.
In view of the fact that the city
directory is the only reliable means by
which the postoffice can handle mis-
directed and unaddressed mail, 1t is
earnestly requested that all citizens
who intend to reside permanently in,
Los Angeles, particularly those living
in hotels and rooming houses. give their
names to the publishers of the direc-
tory at once.
1t is also essentially necessary that
those who have moved In the last sixty
or ninety days take proper action so
their correct address will appear In
this publication when it is issued.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-24
EMPLOYE OF DRUG FIRM
SAYS He SOLD POISONS
Clerk Admits He Is Not Registered,
but Signed Name of Druggist
to Book of Sales

Herman Derogisch, employed by ].
III. Blum, who conducts a drug store at
Ninth and San Pedro streets, pleaded
guilty in Police Justice Chambers court
yesterday of selling poisons without
being a registered chemist, and will
appear for sentence Thursday.
Derogisch admitted he was not reg
istered pharmacist and said when he
sold poisons he signed the name of the
proprietor to the book.
After hearing the statement of Dero-
gisch a complaint was issued against
Blum, who probably will be arraigned
in police court today.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-24
LARGEST SINGLE CONTRACT
ON AQUEDUCT is AWARDED

The largest single contract for
equipment for the aqueduct was let
Yesterday by the board of public works
to the Holt Manufacturing company Of
Stockton, Cal. This contract calls for
an expenditure of $14O,9 43.50.
The equipment to be purchased in
cludes twenty-five caterpillar traction
engines and seventy-eight wagons of
different sizes and kinds. The wagons
are to be used as trailers to the en-
gines.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-24
TWO ALLEGED BLIND PIGS
RAIDED BY POLICEMEN
Projectors of Supposed Joints Are
Arraigned, Plead Not Guilty and
Will Be Tried Friday

A quantity of various kinds of liquors
were seized yesterday afternoon by
Patrolmen Busse and Murphy when
they raided two alleged blind pigs
conducted by H. Horia, POS North San
Pedro street, and S. Fukuto. 112 North
Alameda street.
Horia and Fukuto were arraigned in
Police Justice Chambers court late
yesterday afternoon. They pleaded not
guilty to the charges against them and
Will be tried Friday.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-24

late date. the churches that had been
denied refund of taxes could remedy
their error by filing the necessary
affidavit This the finance committee,
the city assessor and the city attorney
will have to settle.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-24
AntizLiuuor Law Defeated

ST. PAUL, March 2S.--In the house
today the bill prohibiting the manu-
facture or sale of intoxicating liquors
was killed. The anti-treating bill was
also killed
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-24

WANTED-The Herald company will pay
ten cents per copy up 10 ten copies each for
Heralds Of the dates of October 25 1908. and
October q. 1908. Deliver to cashier in Herald
office, 1874 South Broadway
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-24

For sale at all druggists. Price. as cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-14

ter. dsafh of Thomas wood. his widow 1narri6d Obadiah vinson or Vincent, ana niovsd to Alabama Her Wood childrsn were reared by their uncie. Rev. Tsaac Smith. country Baptist preacher. Thess children were saliic fsarahl Wood who married Curtis Du- prse. Nancy. who married James Allen. Thomas Wood and James R wood rhe mother and her two daughters. with their families. went to Athens. Ca. but afterwards removed to chilton County. Alabama. where their descend- ants nov live. Thomas had . brother. Jansss R. Wood. who lived and died in Columbia, S. C.. and both brothers were school teachers These branches Of the Wocd and Smith fAmtlies came from North Carolina or virginis-
 No. as.--W0OD-Wanted. records of Matthew. Joshua. James. Aichard. Eth elred. Abraham and Solomon Wood. who went to Georgia after the revoiu- ..s- s's> records of Captain Cofiing- wood Wood and Seth Wood Of North
 ma spaA he glad to hsar from
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-14

And starry flowers are seen. Where soft winds breathe dtm melodies
 Thso' woodiands ever green: Not fn this iand--but fn his own.
 The dyinx stafesman prayed. Beneath the shadow of hlB home
 Night his cold brow De iaidl Ana they have done %; high true Thou who hast fought and won: Well h the strife thou stood'st thy Rsst: for thy strsfs is dons. aleepi with the shades of ancient trees Fsllfng .sttii OCT thy head: with the music of the passing brseze-- sisepi Oh. thou noble deadf what know we of his patriot pride
 Thus honored by the free; while yet the ebbIng of fife's tide 50 sad. yet clear to see, Wan throwing the dim shades of Death Across hts brightest dream. The struggle for the paszing breath. Catching Hopes faintest giesna. But now 'tis o'sr: and tho .'seai
 Of Death" gieams on thy brow Y
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-14
DAUGHTERS OF THE
 AMERICAN REVOLUTION

sssts iHistorisn sss South Perry Street Montgomery, Ala. ssss. s .ss y. of s.s sssss. s!a.rs sE aiSss ssd E sssy = viii M sS sss sSss- ~sss ssy ssss.r. sss sss v: :ssisss State Directsry. ( HeEenf--Mrs. Aurora Pryor Mccisi- . M 7iss-s sssnt--sfrs Rhstt ooode. Mo- sssrstary--ars. wullam Harvey. 7rsssarsl..s<rs- J. c. street opel onsial Rsadsr--Mrs. H. ,. Barr. An Histortan--Miss Annis Marks, wiis chspisin--lsfs. Ellen Pss.r-Brycs, Assnt American .Monthiy--Mrs. T. II. Poet Laufsats-Miss Meta TEomp-
 Chapter Directory.
 General Sumter r--Birminsham; Re: vent. Mra !. V. Allen. Mrs. 6. if. Mccombs. ;.s M,,s,s sasssn asss'asTsx Tslsaesa Hsksh' Iirhf Horse Harry Lee--Auburn: Regent Mrs. George Duncan tn. i Martha WayIcs Jefferson-Opeiiks, Regent, Mrs ". B. Watkins. John Wade keyes.--Athens; Regent. TuscaIoosa--fuscsI Regent Mrs Lswis--Eufauis: Regent; Miss Mary Hobiie-Mobile; .sssnt Mrs Joseph stepbsns--Nsw Decatur; RegsntSMrs R E. Sanders.
 Fredrick William Gray--Annison: Regent. Mrs Hirmen Donald Barr.
 Francis Marion--Montgomery Re- went. Mrs. Walter Black.
 Bienville--Anniston; Regent. Mrs A. iIA Tyler. KstheTins Stsst--5x1or6: Regent Mira. James E. Draper.
 Cnerokee-- Selma: Regent. Miss Nell i&le w. Baker
 Colbert Tusoumbia Regent. Mrs. Twickenham Town--Ffuntayiile; Re- gent Mrs Frances Tappey.
 Captain John Bacon--Aiexander City: Resent, Mrs. Roberta Bacon McD.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-14

The other two names she sent were found by. Mrs. Nell
 Mrs. De 1oney sends me this in- formation: Rev. Edward Pride. buried lIe5 In North Carolina, captain In Gen eraI William Davijson's Brigade. jotn- Eed the army in f7so. was with General cowans Ford. 17sl. MoyeA to, Colbert county Ala. after the revofution and was buried there February |. 1888 in nis garden. His place fs known as the hock Pride place four miles west of Tuscumbia. Grave marked. us... ssldiers ef Hs12.
 buried in Biacks Cemetery one mile i from Hsfin:. grave not marked. but
 sims osiIy. born May i7, lys4: died July lblsso: grave has . marble slab: buried h Hatist cemetery in Alex William McPherson. born ain New LoFks 1885. died in Fayetteville. Ala. sune r. 1871; served from isi2 to 1sii
 sptain Buckley's company: Colo. neL sWartnon's regiment on Staten Island; moved to Fayetteville. Ala., after the war fsI2.
 have written, letters to each Re. gent m the State asking for iffornna. ton. as well as many other prominent people. but only a few have answered me and still fewer have Riven me an, help. Have driven over 2e0 miles hunting graves in old cemeteries anx finding only three that have not beer gwen before, so that. this work Of 10. eating soldierss graves may receive { systematic research. your eommittes would suggest: K
 First-That each Chapter In thu State advertise in their county for ths names of every soldier buried in theiI county. s
 seeond--That each Regent appoint { committee from her Chapter. to try and locate these graves and send aif In. formation to the chairman of the Rev. elutienary Soldiers Graves.
 Third--That each Chapter try and mark all unmarked Revolutionary sol diers buried in their county or ad- Joining counties where ther are no Chapterst Respectfully submitted. Mrs. John Deloney,
 Mrs. Frances Teppey,t
 Mrs. + D. Barr, Chairman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-14
rran.la nInrlan.- n.A. a.-

The Francis Marion Chapter, D. A. R.. had a most delightful meeting al the residence of Mrs Phareg Coleman on wednesday, Feb. 10, afternoon.
 After much business of importance in which number of new names were proposed and accepted by the Chapter and also a report from the Registrar that i've papers had been forwarded to Washington, delightful program was enjoyed.
 "Chiid Life. in Colonial Days" was read by Mrs. Coleman; e poem. Uncle San," by Mrs Black, after which many beautiful Revolutionary relics wers greatly enjoyed, each lady. giving the History of the relic che brought.
 The Chapter was delighted to welcome its new member, Mrs. Harvey D. Jones. and its associate member. Mrs. Nay field, at this meeting.
 Following is an outline of our years Maroh-History of the old Plymouth Aprii--A New, England-S Legend. gOundsd on fact. "Agnes, the 1Taid of the Sun"
 Axay-High tea. in which the ladies oo the Chapter. in Colonial dresg. will be at home to their friends.
 october-Poreh party, at which time will be shown flags with their histories. from Revolutionary tiuies to the pres ent day.
 November--wnl be, che history of Francis Marion.S
 Christnas in ths Colonies. JanuaFy-AnnuaI meeting.
 Anna Fillmore. Secretary.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-14
MFsronICAL.
wflIiAm nufns sking.

WfixxAm Hufns KfnG.
 The poem given below should be of special interest to Aiabsmians. not on- ly becauss it was . beautiful. tribute paid iong years ago 10 her distinguish cd statesman. but because it. embaims ike nature of the man himself. The love of his native land. and his strong sense of local attachment, made his soul rebel axainst a resting place In . stranEe land. and sick unto death he left the Cuban shores. hoping. trusting that he could reach his home before the grim monster should claim him. He endured patiently and chesrfuliy the discomfort and suffering Incident to his rapid voyaGs across the Gulf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-14

and up the AiabAms river. A few hours after reaching Ksngfs Landing. he, brea&hed his last
 The date Of the poem is not given, but the clipping from which the copy was made was found in 1880 In an old scrapbook owned by Mrs. LAvinia Dail King The, requiem as the poem might be termed. was evidently writ ten while the sorrow occasioncd by his death was fresh in the hearts Of his contemporaries. perhaps during the month in which he died- The eiIppin. had been cut from . selma paper. which hsad reDfoduced 1t from The New York Sun.
 Florence King Draper.
 Death Of Hon. William. Rufus King. Vice President of the United States
 There Is somsthinx touching in the earnestness with which. when In Cubs. he oppressed his desire to return to his native. land. that he might die among his friends upon American sotl. Ills wish was grstiied.-New York sun. Not in the lana where sunny skies
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-14
A sHrPBunDra nAnkRUrr.

Heavy Liabflstsss But Net One Penny
 Of Assets.
 vaidosta. Ga. Feb. 1s-A voluntary petition in bankruptcy. filed In the united States Court here Thursday by Ralph Dorr, formerly of Wiikesbarre, Pa. shows liabilities of s24o.oe0 and not one penny of assets.
 The petition sets forth that Dorr was formerly in the Ehipbuildinx Dusinesss later a lumber dealer. clerk and then a book keeper.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-14

And OCT thy grave the sad winds steal
 Breathing . requim low. glsepE thou hast cast thine mrmor or Y And entered on thy rest. would our s1sst snd'' might bs like
 Oh. purest bsart and bssti
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-14

rFeBrmyer Bettlsd-an-Hsnd. ( aunrts e1oo quarts ez.Eog ex. paff.
 Kehh Dfsti,lfnx C., P. Q. Rex rs6- JaensenvflIe. xIA,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-14

Query No ATWOOD -sdITR--- Wanted. records of the Wood and Smith families to which Thomas Wood and Colby Smith belonged. Thomas Wood moved to Washington County, Georgia, about 1900: married Annie Henry Smith, daughter of Colby Smith and Annie or Nancy TTrary. enI tlie d7ten' Isif Ar.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-14

dssoendsnts sf any of the psrsonsmsn tioned abovs.
 MrA James R Draper.
 oxford. Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-14
CszArTER RnroRTs.
TIT rarner. nIenf .,s,,,e,,.,... !, .-

&H1 EeteEV NOfuey chapter rMNld It's regular monthly meeting for February on Wednesday,. the 10th. with Mrs. F. M Billing as hostess. The ak- tendance was large and much Interest was shown in the business brought be- fore the Chapter and in the very fine literary program
 The Chapter Historian reported from the committee which has in charge the marking of the historic schools of Montgomery. and promised that ali would be in readiness for the formal prooeedings at the open-air meeting in April
 Mrs. Wyly. the custodian of the ilss-. toric 0GAge tree, reported that sI1us would be sent each Chapter in the State in time for a planting on Eeb- ruary 12. The Registrar reported the acceptance of Mrs. Annie Holmes An- derson. and she was elected . member of the Chapter.
 The Treasurer was instructed Co send to Mrs Allen etSr-Bryce, chairman of the Memorial Continental Hall ths Chapters appropriation bf t2s to that
 An election was held for the dsls- gate to the coming Congress of the \. s. D. 4. R. and the following seiec- tion was made: Alternate to Che Hn<. gent. Mrs. F. P. Glass; delegate. Mrs. Sale Phelam; alternAtes, Mrs. q, M WyIy. Mrs. W. H. Thomas, Mrs. A. P. Tyson. Mrs. W. H. Hubbard.
 Tn the literary program the subject for the year. Colonial Churches. wae continued, with Virginia as the colony and Mrs. F. r GlaAg, chairman for the day, and the following prcsrern was moet ably renderedf q
 .'uld Biandford." by Mrs. Ghas. A: Coleman,
 PatrIcs -wAshlnetoA's Church. Mrs. ForneY Stevenson.
 St. Johns Richmond. Mrs. Ellis Burr nett.
 Much information was given, pie- lures shown and many beautiful lines and legends were rendered; and each number was enriched by the presents tion from Mrs. Burnett of postcerd souvenir of old st. johns at Richmond. Patrick Henryss Church. In which were uttered his immortal words.
 After the program the hostess served delightful refreshments and the social hour was much enjoyed.
 aEartha xyayaeg yelEersons ~
 One of the most beautiful and elah-. crate meetings ever held b$ the Mer- tha WayIes Jefferson Chapter. D. A. R., was that of Friday Afternoon, when Mrs. Geo. P. Harrison was the hostess at her beautiful home on South Tenth Street. Numbers of ferns and vases of flowers were used in the parlors and halls.
 The regular program was carried out. each number being well rendered. At the ooFcIusion of tho program cards bearing the D. A. R. emblem. on which was written the question. ~Tf not your charming self, who would you ratheg bef' were handed the guests.
 The answers which were read aloud by Miss Mamie Harrison afforded muck merriment. A pleasant surprise was the reading by Mrs Taliaferro, "A Shaker Romance, Mrs. TAliaferro Is an accomplished reader. and her se- lection was highly appreciated.
 During the afternoon refreshments in two courses were served. Besides twenky-two members a number of vts- I it0rs were present, Including Mrs. c. c. Thach of Auburn Miss Blanche dc Krinff of New York. Mra. J. M Burt. Mrs. R. B. Barnes, Mrs. A. P. Me- Perrin and Mrs. w. A. Taliaferro.
 Mrs. Lula Greene Black.
 Historian.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-14
Mai Orders

We prepay express chaEges on cash Mad CFdsrs amount ing to $500 or mere. The same attention gwen your or der by mail as # you came b the store in person.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-14
Ernbroideries 15c

Wide FIOuncins. and the narrow edges and insertinss to match. In Nainsook. Swiss and cambrie-a veryI pretty line and a bargain al IS cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-14
We Rebate

We are members of the Montgomery Rebate Associa. ton. and through them. re- fund your Ral Road Fare on Cash Purchases. Shop in Montgomery and save money.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-14

] Monday we offer at 25 cents the pair. full lne of sizes and cOIOrs in Children's Fancy Socks. all sizes. Styles vesy much in demand shs season.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-14

Silver Bleach Table Linen al a dollar the yard is one of the best values we have been able to offer for several years. An investigation and test vii prove thas--and it's worth while making lhe lese.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-14

We arc displaying this week fuIl Iine of all the newest styles in new Tan Hosiery plain. stripes. dots and em- brOidered. 25e to s5c the pair.